Rappahannock News, April 8, 1998

121st Year ... No. 14 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Gate will remain open says board By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer After dispensing with the approval of the minutes of the last meeting and revised agenda, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors came under fire from several residents of Chester Gap. The citizens were at the meeting to voice opposition to the gate that had been erected across the road leading up to the headwaters of the Rappahannock River in Chester Gap. Bradley Williams spoke to the supervisors and presented them with a petition containing 330 signatures of people against the having the gate oh that road. He further told the board that he had talked to VDOT and had been “advised by the district supervisor” that the gate was across a state road and the only reason VDOT allowed it was because the county had assured VDOT that the residents of Chester Gap wanted the gate there as a way to protect the river from pollution that has occurred there in the t think the gate should come down,” Williams “and the people up there feel the same way. It lack gate on a black top road and it almost disappears at night. There was almost an accident tWie.” Williams said the landowners who own the land adjoining the road (of which there are six) where the gate is located were never contacted about putting it up. Gary Wallace, one of the land owners who also was in attendance, said he has no problem with the gate and wanted to know how many signatures on the petition were from property owners in the area. Three of the landowners signed the petition, three did not. County Administrator John McCarthy said when the issue of cleaning up the headwaters had See BOARD, Page A7 Firearms training ■V, Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Officers of the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office conducted firearm’s training exercises last week on the farm they are allowed to use for that purpose in Chester Gap. From left, Deputy Andy Berry, shooting, Sheriff Gary Settle, Capt. Chris Williams, Capt. Mitch Hitt, Animal Warden Carl Menefee, Sgt. Don Deitrich, Deputy Steve Scott and Deputy Ronnie Dodson. By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Again- this year, Rappahannock County’s demands on the Commonwealth Transportation Board for state road improvements were modest and reasonable. “Unlike any of the counties you have heard from thus far, Rappahannock is not one of the fastest-growing jurisdictions, either in the Republic, the Commonwealth, or the Piedmont,” said Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy in his introductory remarks before the CTB hearing in Culpeper last Thursday. The hearing is sponsored each year by the Culpeper District of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. Nine counties, the City of Charlottesville, and numerous towns are included in the Culpeper District. The county’s slow growth is the reason that Rappahannock’s allocation for construction funds under the board’s Six Year Improvement Program — totaling $4,724,990 for 1997-2003 — is the lowest of all the counties in the district. “We have had only one primary road transportation project for the last several years,” said McCarthy. “That’s the installation of a turn lane on U.S. 211/522 in Sperryville, where U.S. 211 goes west and U.S. 522 cuts south. That turn lane is in the plans, and has been the result of a lot of discussion in our county.” McCarthy thanked the board, and See VDOT, Page A7 Old Rag Bulletins Elisabeth Johnson, of Sperryville, coauthor 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 on overall county history. Refreshments will be served as usual. Happenings This Week • April 14, at 7:30 p.m. the School Board meets in the RCES library. • April 15, at 7:30 p.m. the County Planning Commission meets at the courthouse. • April 16, at 7 p.m. the second Gateway Committee community meeting will be held at the Sperryville fire hall. • April 17, John Tippett, executive director of the “Friends of the Rappahannock”, home based in Fredericksburg, will be the next speaker at the Rappahnnock County Library from 7:30-9:30p.m. as part of the “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Speaker Series. •I» 03700 » 23056 '« Rappahannock New* P C) Box 5V Washington Va 22747 (540) 67.5-3338 (540)675 3088 (fax) Rappahannock News Stall Photo/Cart Ebom MARKET SENSE: From left, Stanley Alther, employee, Gray Armistead and grandson, Reggie, among this year's heifers at the Flying A. Flying A is taking off By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Gray Armistead manages the Flying A Cattle Company with the same intensity of purpose he brought to Capitol Hill nearly 25 years ago. A retired Naval aviator, Senate staffer, and consultant, Armistead embarked on his fourth career, beef cattle farming, with two principal goals — to control his marketing and to have the most contented, most productive cattle herd in the country. Located on approximately 600 acres near Sperryville, the Flying A, like so many other farms in the county, is a family enterprise. Jean, Armistead’s wife of 50 years, collegeage grandsons Reggie and Ryan, farm employee Stanley Alther, and a mixed commercial herd of about 270 animals complete the team. Armistead takes herd culling very seriously. “Our cattle each get a notice. Each has a contract,” he explained. Tb remain part of the partnership they have to produce good healthy calves early in the breeding cycle. If a cow fails to keep up her end of the deal, she’s soon on a truck to market. Armistead’s professional curiosity and strong market sense are his contributions to the company. “I want to explore all the options of the marketing business. I go to a lot of meetings and I’m willing to learn.” A member of the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, Armistead is a student of the cattle markets and the beef See ARMISTEAD, Page A7 Rappahannock News File F>hoto RACE DAY APPROACHES: The 20th running of the annual Fodderstack Race will be April 25. This scene was from 1996. Fodderstack race f celebrates 20th year By John McCarthy Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Saturday, April 25, the Twentieth Annual Fodderstack 10K Race will be run from Flint Hill to Washington. While there are any number of participants who legitimately compete for the $300 cash prize offered to the runner who bests the course record of 31:26 for men and 31:46 for women, the emphasis is on having a good time. Okay, maybe the first, second and third place trophies crafted by local artisan Meryl Strange for males and females in each of 10 categories also acts as something of an incentive...and perhaps the Eva Smith Memorial trophies to the first finishing Rappahannock (male and female) also adds some fleetness of foot. Really though, the bottom line is getting out and enjoying the first blush of Spring (and crushing your unworthy opposition). The race runs from the Vierling’s Flint Hill Packing Shed down U.S. 522 to a right turn onto Fodderstack Rd. (look for the State Trooper; don’t run into him or his car, he is unlikely to have a sense of humor about it). Continue winding down the Fodderstack where some help ful local residents will keep you from wandering off the course. At several points, girl scouts will be passing out water, and the rescue squad will be perched on Lee’s Hill for the faint of heart. Don’t worry, you’ll be on the home stretch then, and its (almost) all downhill from there. Deputy Jackson will turn you left in Washington, and you’ll go right to the courthouse on Gay Street and a big finish where the screaming multitude of spectators will cheer you to the rooftops (which as you know aren’t all that high). Since its inaugural run two decades ago, the Fodderstack has become a high point in the local calendar of events. Both long-time local runners, Rappahannock wannabes and the odd dedicated runner travel to Rappahannock for what is often the first great day of Spring. Our legal team (actually the county attorney, in an offhand remark over lunch) has advised us that a guarantee of great weather would be injudicious, so we will simply add that there has been only one rainy Fodderstack in the last 10 years. Perhaps not coincidentally, the times were See RACE, Page A4

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, March 10 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Ann Roberta Sheets, 69/55, $42/30. David Esmail Shirazi, 66/55, $33/30, no registration in possess., complied with law. Aaron Witold Siemieniec, no registration in possess., complied with law. William Lloyd Smelser Jr., defective equipment, $30/30. Kerry Glen Smow, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. James L. Southcomb, 83/55, $125/30. Ernesto Hugo Stein, 74/55, $57/40. Julia Agda Swedish, 67/55, $36/30. David Arthur Tarantino, 77/55, driver improvement class, review June 16, $30 cost, no seta belt, $25. Dale Edward Thompson, 69/55, $42/40, no registration in possess., $10/2, no driver’s license in possess., $25. Lucy Amalia Turner, 65/55, $30/30, no registration, $35/2. Siegfried R. Tybursiri, no seat belt, $25, disregard stop sign, $30/30. Matthew Graves Vasquez, 71/55, $48/30. Jeffrey Neil Wallace, 69/55, $42/30, no seat belt, $25, no registration in possess., $10/2. Khalis Irfan Wilcox, no seat belt, $25. Eddie Dale Williams, 65/55, $30/30. Elton John Hitt, possess, marijuana, dismissed. Carolyn Marie Johnson, 69/55, $42/30. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, March 17 and not previously reported in the trael Fru Rofpakmoi Heip citan up tie county, and support causes. CATCH THE SPlRtT! TO DATE: APPROXIMATED d 700-800 M}S Jfj PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Call To Democratic Caucus The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee hereby announces that it will hold an assembled caucus at Rappahannock County Public Library on April 20, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of electing 3 delegates and 2 alternates to the 10th District Convention. The 10th District Convention will nominate a candidate for the CI.S. Congress from the 10th Congressional District and conduct such other business as required. The District Convention will be held at 11 a.m. on May 30, 1998 at E. Wilson-Morrlson Elementary School, Front Royal. Any person attending a caucus, before participating in that caucus, shall sign a standardized declaration form, stating that he or she a) Is a resident of and registered to vote in the precinct, city, or county for which the caucus is held; b) does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to the Democratic nominee in the next ensuing general election; c) is a Democrat; d) is not a member of any other political party; and e) has not participated and will not participate in the nominating process for any other political party for the 1998 general election. Declaration forms must be filled out at the caucus site prior to voting. Doors to the caucus will open at 7 p.m. for registration. Doors to the caucus will be closed at 7:30 p.m. and no person may complete a form or vote after this time with the exception of those persons in line at 7:30 p.m. Persons wishing to be delegates or alternates to the district convention must file with the Chair of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee or his/her designees. They are also asked to pay a $15 voluntary administrative fee. However, no one will be denied the right to participate in the delegate selection process due to nonpayment of the voluntary fee. All filing forms must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., April 17, 1998. Faxed filing forms will not be accepted. The following person has been designated to dispense and receive filing forms: Franklin R. Schmidt 488 Quaintance Road Woodville, VA 22749 (540) 987-8410 Paid for and authorized by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahatmocb Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..*21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name _ ,_ Address __ City_State Zip_ Ma3 subtcriptioas are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: ' lyptomxh Sinu*, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 | : This form may abo be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS NcwAddroK ' V ’:y ',r' ,1. The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warren ton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, 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. Rappahannock News: Peggy Ann Jones, 69/55, driver improvement class complete, dismissed. Lynette A. Wesselhoft, driver improvement class complete, dismissed. Robert F. Stockmaster, driver improvement class complete, dismissed. William James Bosch, 38/25, $39/30. Joseph Allen Lake, noncompliance, 60 days in jail, $30 cost. Gary Wayne Phelps, capias FTA, 60 days in jail, $80 cost, assault and battery, nine months, $80 cost. Martha Ann Turner, possess. cocaine, intent to sell and distribute cocaine, $10,000 bond, continued to April 21. Rebekka Rainbow Weingarten, no county sticker, $35/40. David Thomas Espinola, expired inspection, $25/30. James Stuart Gains, expired inspection, $25/30. Lance Jeffery Huber, no inspection, $25/30, no seat belt, $25. Norborto Ignacio Perez, driving on suspended license, dismissed, $22 cost, no driver’s license, $250/40, no seat belt, $25. Elizabeth Ann Russell, improper registration, dis missed. Carl J. Wilson Jr., seat belt violation, $25, child safety violation, $50. Violet Etta Eutena Wilson, seat belt violation, $25. Karen Ann Wroblewski, expired inspection, dismissed. Daniel Parker Mason, violate order of court, continued to April 14. Elizabeth Frey Defraff, reckless driving, amended to improper driving, fine $25/30. Noel Ann Wilbur, 70/55, $45/30. Timothy F. Adrian, 69/55, $42/30, driving on suspended/revoked license, $100/60, driver’s license suspended for 60 days. Steve E. Baldwin, defective equipment, $30/30, no seat belt, $25. Rex Andrew Callaway, 70/55, $45/30, no seat belt, $25. Grey Leroy Carter, 78/55, $69/30. Ingrid Dewitt, defective equipment, $35/40. Doreen Marie Dick, DUIaccident, continued to April 14. Christopher J. Dineen, 71/55, $48/30. Tierney O’Brien Dovan, 70/55, $45/30. James W. Fletcher III, 74/55, driver improvement class, review June 9. Catherine Elizabeth Flye, 71/55, $48/30. John Steven Green, 71/55, $48/30, no driver’s license, complied with law. Melanie Hovanec Hamel, 72/55, $51/30. Gene Harris Jr., defective equipment, $30/30. Terri Lynn Harris, 70/55, $45/30, no seat belt, $25. Ben Robert Holmes, 72/55, $51/30. Alison Pepper Knapp Kelly, improper lane change, $30/30. Ramon Kreitz, no registration in possession, complied with law. Daniel Parker Mason, 70/55, continued to April 14. John Edward Mays, 69/55, $42/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. County Log The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: MArch 30: 12:04 p.m., dumpster fire, Route 639, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 6:19 p.m., dumpster fire, Route 639, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Pet of the week Buddy is a 1-year-old male shepherd mix found on Route 231 in Sperryville. He’s looking for a good home. Also up for adoption are: Cajun, a 2- to 3-yearold Rhodesian Ridgeback Hound-mix male, found on Route 729, Laurel Mills Road; Bandit, a 4-monthold neutered male husky puppy; and Gina, Dolly and Bridget, female spayed 3month-old black lab mix puppies. The animal shelter has many other pets for adoption. The shelter is located near the county landfill in Amissville. Front Royal Bookkeeping and Tax Service has moved to 470 S. Commerce Ave., Suite D, in the Front Royal Business Park. we nave unproved and enlarged our offices so that we can continue to provide you with great service, confidentiality, professionalism and quality. And most of all, no headaches for you! Open until midnight. Same-day / r v »vv. A sft7/ available. We offer Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs) and Bonus Checks. 17th year in business. Open year round so we can neip you wnen you need it tne most! 540-635-9954 Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 6:56 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 619, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. March 31: 1:13 p.m., field fire, Route 650, Boston, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VFD. April 1: 7:12 a.m., sickcall, Route 610, Chester Gap, Washington VFD; 12:12 p.m., siezures, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. April 2: 1:35 a.m., difficulty breathing, Route 645, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 7:20 a.m., unconscious person, U.S. 522, Chester Gap, Washington VFD; 5:33 p.m., public service, Route 638, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. April 3: 4:24 p.rp., vehicle fire, U.S. 522, Scrabble, Castleton VFD, Sperryville VFD and VRS; 8:02 p.m., sick call, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 10:00 p.m., brush fire, Route 626, Scrabble, Castleton VFD. April 4: 11:24 a.m., public service, Route 729, Flint Hill, Amissville VFD; 12:24 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 606, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. April 5: 5:30 p.m., possible stroke, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. The following calls were routed through the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during the past week: March 30: public service, Route 677, Flint Hill; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington and Route 707, Sperryville; public service, Route 729, Castleton; reckless driving, Route 663, Huntly; ARE YOU TIRED.. ...of fulfilling stockholders' dreams instead of your own? ...of the commuting rat race to where there is no end? ...of paying others to care ^gpter your children? If any of these sound tike you. CALL NOW! 1-888-228-8710 24 hour message FY 99 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 1998, in accordance with §15.2-2506 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 1998. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING 6/30 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service ISSfi $4,732,025 $486,574 $568,997 $531,514 $83,062 -0$320,804 1999 $4,983,559 $561,820 $579,053 $501,263 $89,591 $381,500 $279,476 Total contemplated Expenditures $6,722,976 Estimated Revenues $7,376,263 From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund Total Estimated Revenues $1,916,100 $245,404 $186,518 $4,374,954 $6,722,976 $2,249,026 $272,786 $97,997 $4,756,454 $7,376,263 susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Washington; residence, Route 617, Castleton; info.gen., Richmond; welfare check, Route 680, Castleton; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Huntly; welfare check, Route 600, Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Chester Gap. March 31: security check, Route 618, Castleton; animal emerg., Route 231, Sperryville; open door/window, Route 674, Washington; abandoned vehicle, Route 622, Castleton; burglary-forced entry-residence, U.S. 211, Washington; welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 662, Huntly; larceny-from yards, Route 622, Washington; info.gen., Route 626, Washington; security check, Route 626, Washington; info.gen., Route 626, Castleton, Route 642, Viewtown, Route 622, Long Mt. Road, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; firing weapon, Route 642, Viewtown; susp. person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Massie’s Corner. April 1: info.gen., Town of Washington and U.S. 522, Huntly; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Route 608, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville and Route 619, Castleton; citizen request assist., Route 626, Washington; service FTA warrant, Route 626, Washington; info.gen., Route 626, Washington; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 664, Huntly; neighborhood disputes, Route 645, Amissville; info.gen., Route 610, Chester Gap. April 2: public service, U.S. 211, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 626, Castleton; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; business, Town of Washington; citizen request assist., Route 626, Scrabble; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Sperryville; telephone harass., Town of Washington; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; citizen request assist., Route 626, Castleton. April 3: info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; stray cat or dog, Route 640, Amissville; animal control, Route 600, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 663, Huntly; family fights, Route 707, Slate Mills; citizen request assist., Route 641, Flint Hill and Route 651, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 626, Scrabble. April 4: info.gen., Route 621, Woodville and U.S. 522, Flint Hill; susp. person/vehicle/incident, citizen request assist., Route 637, Amissville. April 5: public service, Route 647, Hume; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; DUI-alcohol, Route 628, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 606, Flint Hill; conservation-animals, Route 637, Flint Hill; welfare check, Main St., Washington; public service, Route 231, Sperryville. Bankki i*t? Repossession? Bap Credit? Shakv Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY

Hosting exchange students rewarding By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock’s Jeanne McNear has been the area representative for Youth for Understanding International Exchange for four years. She has had nine foreign exchange students in her home since 1984 and recommends the experience to all. She is now looking for host families for this year. She has one family set up to host a student but needs four more for the county. Rappahannock usually hosts four or five exchange students per year. “I have enjoyed doing this a lot,” McNear said. “I find the families, place the students and act as representative for them during their year here. If they have questions, need additional help, have problems, I help them. We also have orientations throughout the year for the youth and the host families.” McNear is a volunteer for YFU, she gets no compensation for doing the time-consuming job but does get a great deal of personal satisfaction out of it. “We have the second highest number of visiting students per year of any school between here and Florida. The high school has been great — they love to have the students here and the students get to do more extra curricular activities and even participate in the sports programs here because we are a smaller community.” YFU is one of the oldest of the exchange programs in operation. It was established in 1951. It is an international nonprofit organization with programs in 40 countries. About 7,000 students and their host families participate annually. Volunteers assist in screening and recruiting students and host families, orientations, support services, training, working with the media and raising funds for YFU programs. “One thing I definitely like about the organization is the support system they have for the area representatives,” McNear said. The organization provides her with literature, references, a video for the students and this year profiles of about 300 students whp are interested in this region (that varies from year to year). She meets with the host family to tell them about the program and then sets up an interview. From that she chooses three or four profiles of students and they narrow the choice from there. The students arrive in mid-August and are here for 11 months. They have full medical insurance and are to be treated like family members while here, not guests, she said. “I have found it so rewarding. I keep in touch with all the kids we’ve had and I’ve even gone to visit some of them and some of them have come back to visit us. I’ve think they’ve kept me young.” McNear said families need to remember that the program works even if the host family doesn’t have kids or their kids are younger than the visiting student. She tries to place students before school ends for the year in order that the host family and the student will have time to correspond in preparation for their year here. Anyone interested in becoming a host family should contact McNear at 987-8150. Now on: The Return of the Grackles Spring officially arrived on March 20 and the year has turned. Now we have more minutes of daylight than dark. In wet places the spice bushes are covered with tiny yellow-green flowers. On a recent drive along Route 688, I saw the shad blow, or serviceberry, tree in full bloom. Among the still bare woodland trees, it looked as if it had received a private fall of snowflakes. This smallish tree is the first to bloom and, because of that, most welcome and very beautiful. At the bird feeder, a male cardinal is feeding the female. Only a few weeks ago he would not tolerate the brown-toned, red-tinged female within five feet of him. Two blue jays bounce down on the feeder together; they stay close and pick up seeds in a manner more than companionable. Then there are grackles. I have tried in the past to be open minded about these black, long-tailed birds with iridescent plumage that glints purple, blue, and even green in certain lights. Common Grackles, as they are officially known, have a curious manner of finding food. They stride about like cocky adolescent boys in tight jeans and pick up dead leaves, tossing them right and left. Any critter hiding among last year’s leaves is quickly eaten. In a comical courtship display, inseparable from their aggressive posture, grackles All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott puff up their feathers and appear as if ready to make some profound wild announcement. All that results is an innocuous fleep. Other vocal efforts sound like squeaky gates. To top it off, their yellow eyes give them a malevolent look, as if they are contemplating evil. This spring I am sorely tested by grackles. Our plywood platform feeder, 12 x 24 inches, is nailed to the railing at the top of the steps leading up from the back yard. This is our bird feeding station along with a domed plastic Droll Yankee seed dispenser hanging from a limb of the Norway maple. Seed is also scattered on a wide stone wall under the feeder for Juncos and the native sparrows that prefer foraging there. Chickadees and titmice ignore the plastic feeder when sunflower seeds are more accessible on the platform. Up until a week ago the chickadees and titmice had no choice but to snatch seeds from the plastic hopper. Three or four grackles were on the feeder. They made quick work of a coffee can full of seeds that would have served cardinals, Acreage reports being taken Acreage reports are now being accepted by the Culpeper/Rappahannock Farm Service Agency County OfTice. Crops required to be reported are: • Fruits and vegtables planted on farms recieving benifits under a Production Flexibility Contract (AMTA). • Any crop for which a commudity loan or LDP is requested. • CRP acreage in accordance with the CRP-1 Appendix. • Any crop for which a disaster benefit is or may be requested under NAP. • All quota tobacco (except burley) • All peanuts. • Cotton, in connection with the Boll Weevil Eradication Program. • EQIP Acreage according to EQIP Appendix. Any other acreage planted on the farm is not required to be reported by procedures, however, the county office will accept a report of any acreage planted on the farm if a producer wishes to report such acreage in order to maintain a Lions sight, hearing testing ! Lion Bob Anderson has announced the spring schedule for the sight and hearing testing annually conducted by the Rappahannock Lions Club for all school children in the county. I The sight and hearing van, expertly operated by local Lions, will visit RCHS on April 20 and 21. Students at RCES will be tested on May 11 and 12 and at Wakefield CDS on May 13. Testing hours will be from 8:30 a m. to 3 p.m. for all scheduled sight and hearing testing visits. history of farm plantings, Acreage reporting dates: May 31, all fall and spring seeded small grains June 30, all other crops on the farm, except grain, sorghum and tobacco. goldfinches, juncos and whitethroated sparrows — not to mention chickadees or titmice — for several hours. What to do? I can’t give myself the kind of comfort I have dealt out to the many who have complained to me about grackles: the flocks will disperse as the grackles move out to find suitable nesting areas. I know where these grackles will nest: in the great old trees densely covered with English ivy just north of this property, of this property. Grackles also find the tangles of honeysuckle beyond, our back yard very much to their liking. It suits them just fine as a place to build their deep nests. Grackles are quick to know they are not wanted at the feeder. A peck on the window sends them flying. But they come right back, descend to the feeder and the ground under it and quickly consume all the seed. Lee and I have come to enjoy our flock of perhaps 15 goldfinches. They alight on the feeder in one’s and two’s until it is covered with them. I have concluded that 10 little birds can feed peacefully together; when more than that crowd on the feeder, squabbles break out. Cardinals, juncos, and white throated sparrows feed among the goldfinches causing no difficulty. At these times the feeder is a busy place and a delight to watch. This is, until the grackles arrived. From past observations and reading, I know that grackles, like all blackbirds, are grain eaters and prefer cracked corn. I would manage the grackles. A trip to the Farmers Co-op was made and a 10 pound bag of cracked corn was purchased. This I spread on a five foot square of cement covering an old well in the side yard, this is about 15 feet from the platform feeder. Lee keeps her flower pots and plants Storybook Farms Nursery Quality residential landscape design, installation, and maintenance. Hardscapes, water gardens, outdoor lighting. Amissville, Virginia 540-9377565 gardensi3>go web way.com FARM DAYS SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 18 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Come for lunch. Free hotdogs and drinks. 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The feeder was left to what Lee Trott calls the “usual crowd” a welcome gathering Qf all the birds mentioned above plus our three native sparrows, the elegant tree sparrow, one field sparrow, chipping sparrows and a pair — now always together — of song sparrows. After a few days I became aware that the grackle population had doubled! No doubt word had gotten around that 522 Zachary Taylor Highway is the best place for a meal of cracked corn. Compare this to the popularity of Four and Twenty Blackbirds, just up the street. I am sure the grackles view my cracked corn in the same light as we humans do that excellent restaurant. It is a splendid place to have a meal. Incidentally, the four and twenty blackbirds in the nursery rhyme were probably starlings. That however, is another story. Grackles quickly polish off cracked corn on the well covering and head straight back to the platform feeder. It has been impossible for me to keep enough food out to feed all hungry grackles. It occurs to me that some sort of hopper might be the answer. This would be one in which I could place many pounds of cracked corn and let it be dispensed to the grackle crowd as they eat it. That is my next search. For now, I am on my way to scatter cracked corn on the cement well covering. Driveways for LESS by JOHN STANLEY World Class Paving Lignum, VA 1 -800-DRIVEWAY Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn"* MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS: The month-long celebration featured vocalists and musicians whose performances and.o demonstrations explored how people use music to enrich and expand their work, culture and recreational time. From left, Noel ■* Johns, Jerry Corbin listen as Mary Ann Biggs, assistant1** superintendent explains the folk harp to them and Kyle Settle. ... Music brought to life By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County elementary teacher Joy Rollins and a team of talented volunteers joined forces to help RCES student^ discover the joy of music in every aspect of their lives. Rollins’ “Music in the Schools” month-long celebration featured vocalists and musicians whose performances and demonstrations explored how people use music to enrich and expand their work, culture and recreational time. The volunteers, whether amateur or professional, all shared a passion for music, leading the children in a variety of workshops. Several of the visiting musicians were members of the county school faculty or administration, displaying remarkable talents outside their usual work assignments. Band teacher Cecile Scott, who is seeking new- recruits for the RCES fifth grade band, joined the fourth graders in a session on the French horn, trombone and trumpet. RCES principal Raye Tucker brought in a karaoke machine for an impromptu sing-along, explaining that music was, for her, a satisfying hobby that helped her reduce stress and relax. The karaoke machine was a huge success, observed Rollins. Assistant school superintendent Mary Ann Biggs brought her hand-made folk harp to share with the students. Each child got a chance to pluck it. Biggs began taking lessons about a year ago. She said that learning to play the ." harp was something she had '* wanted to do for a long time, so her husband gave her the harp as a Christmas gift. Biggs will play at the school’s Volunteer Awards reception April 23. Pianist Leslie Nichols introduced a different perspective to music appreciation, playing selections ranging from Beethoven to Billy Joel, and Castleton resident Bob Wellemever, an expert in percussion instruments, displayed and demonstrated his collection of drums from Egypt and other parts of Africa. He discussed how each was made and helped the students enjoy a “hands on” experience, pounding and beating the drums. Rollins, who teaches chorus, general music, and guitar classes, emphasized that “all our administrators in the school system are really supportive. Headwaters also provides financial assistance. Money donated was used to purchase three folk guitars that are loaned to students taking guitar lessons. "There are some outstanding guitar students," said Rollins. “Some of the students know more about guitar than L, do. Michael Cannon. JoeJ L’Angelle, and Nikki KvarnesJ are all excellent.” • "There are a lot of really! good singers.” Rollins contin-J ued. On May 21, the sixth and* seventh grade chorus will pre-» sent the “How the West was! 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SPORTS SAFE!: No. 13, Sandra Oliver slides into third base during the game against Luray Monday. Girls varsity takes down Luray Junior varsity needs to gain more game experience says coach By Jan LaValley H ipi'.ihannock News Staff Writer In an exciting game Monday afternoon the Rappahannock girls softball team beat Luray 7-6. The lady Panthers battled Lura/' at every turn as the teams jockeyed for runs through each inning. Lauren Sharp did a great job pitching for Rappahannock and Margo Haynes owned center field, catching fly ball after fly ball, inning after inning to frustrate the Luray batters. Catcher Candy Dennis made a great play in the top of the fifth when she tagged a Luray player who missed home plate and ended that inning for Luray. The lady Panthers had r held Luray to only one run in the fifth and they managed to increase their score by two. It was 6-5 Rappahannock at the top of the sixth. Luray tied it up but one run was all Rappahannock let them have before taking over. However Luray exhibited some excellent fielding in the bottom of the sixth and the score remained 6-6 going into the seventh. Haynes, with two solid catches at center field and Sharp with a strike out made quick work of Luray in the seventh. Rappahannock did not score in the seventh and held off Luray in the eighth. They needed only one run to win which they got when pitcher Lauren Sharp knocked in the winning run making it 7-6 for the final. Sonya Wigington also made some great hits for Rappahannock and Emily Taylor, Courtney Mauro, Julie Atkins and Tiffany Keys exhibited outstanding teamwork. They next play Brentsville at home on April 14 at 5 p.m., Page away on April 16 at 5 p.m. and George Mason at home April 17 at 5 p.m. The junior varsity softball team fell to Manassas at home Thursday 13-9. Pitcher Kelly Atkins threw 17 strike outs and gave up only four hits. “We out hit them with 10 hits to their four,” said coach Linda Dennis, “but they were able to score on eight walks and two hit by pitches. Kelly is doing a great job as a first year pitcher. She threw hard.” Dennis said more game experience will increase Atkins’ control under pressure. “It’s hard for girls to hit her fast ball,” Dennis said. On offense, Dana Caldwell hit two doubles and a single, Austin Bouffard hit a double and a single, Crystal Grigsby hit two singles and Sonya Anderson, Kelly Atkins and Amber Welch each hit a single. 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Girls soccer team holding their own In good effort boys team falls to Central; By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The girls soccer team traveled to Central last Thursday and came back with a 2-1 win. Berkeley Hobson scored both goals for the lady Panthers with assists by Jenny Waters. Summer Alexander, Rebecca Metcalfe, Rebekah Letsen, Robyn Kaye, with keeper Alice Gentry all contributed to a solid defense that Central could not penetrate. On April 3, the girls team played Berryville’s Clarke Eagles. Hobson tied the game with a goal in the second half and keeper Alice Gentry made a daring save toward the end of the game on a penalty kick to keep the final score at 1-1. Sandy Oliver had an outstanding individual performance in the game. “This team continues to improve their level of team pjay with each game,” said coach Mark Pace. “Even under the pressure of two away games in as many days, they rose to the occasion and played hard.” The girls soccer team plays Madison on April 13 away at 5 p.m., Clarke at home on April 14 at 5 p.m. and Highland away on April 17 at 4:30 p.m. Coach Christy Sander said even though the boys soccer team lost to Central last week 1-0 they played a “really good game.” “The guys held their own. They shut down the Central offense the whole game. Our defense also had a tremendous game,” she said. Sander said Central is a good team and she feels strongly that the Panthers will defeat Central when they play them at home later this month. Mike Letsen, Ryland Pace and Shawn Torrance led the defense and goalie Chris Sause “did a great job” Sander said. The next two games for the boys soccer team are at home. They play Madison Thursday at 5 p.m. and then William Monroe on April 15 at 5 p.m.' • Old Dominion races go off despite rain By Julie Reardon Rappahannock News Special Writer BEN VENUE — Though the speedy optimum time set at Old Dominion’s hunter pace wasn’t matched by any of the 30-plus pairs competing, the host hunt came closest with Jack Hutcheson on De De and Tim Colgan on Is A Pro just 16 seconds slow over the threemile, 20-fence course. Despite some trouble at the first fence, a timber fence on the race course at Ben Venue in Rappahannock County, Hutcheson and Colgan sped around the course the fastest of all the optimum time pairs. Hutcheson rode joint master Douglas Hytla’s gray mare, while Colgan rode his wife Dawn’s bay mare Is A Pro. Divisional honors in the hunter paces are still up for grabs, as no one pair has won more than one pace; just two remain in the series. Janet O’Keefe and Carole Boniface of Rappahannock added to their slight lead with a third place at Old Dominion, while sisters Nicole Balding and Katrina Bills moved into second with a second at Old Dominion. This is the first time in recent years Old Dominion has hosted fast time, and the absence of series leaders Joe Kincheloe and Michael Brown — competing in Sunday’s oldfashioned race in Middleburg — opened the door for a win by Nicola Colebrook-Robjent and Josh Beavers. The Middleburg-Orange County Beagles pair won over Loudoun’s Beth Newman and George Semeniuk riding Sunny’s Express and Ramsey, both owned by Helen Makarov of Middleburg. In the hilltopper pace, 11year-old Lindsey Williamson of Reva, a junior Rappahannock Hunt member rode with Casanova’s Mary Beth Crawford for the win. Fellow Rappahannock Hunt members Laura Hitchcock and Darby Kirby won the junior division. Results Fast time. 1. Sunny’s Express, Nicola ColebrookRobjent & Ramsey, Josh Beavers, M.O.C. Beagles, 12:56; 2. Carpet Dance, Beth Newman & Meg’s Command, George Semeniuk, Loudoufl, 13:10. Jr. Optimum Time (walkover) - 1. On My Honor, Laura Hitchcock & Sparklirig Burgundy, Darby Kirby, Rappahannock. Optimum time (13:35). 1. De De, Jack Hutcheson & Is ^ Pro, Tim Colgan, Old Dominion, 13:51; 2. Paddy, Nicole balding & Fancy Fella, Katrina Bills, Loudoun, 14:18; 3. Flathatter, Janet O’Keefe & High Cotton, Carole Boniface, Rappahannock, 14:24. Hilltoppers. 1. Mary Beth Crawford & Lindsay Williamson, Casanova/Rappahannock; 2. Brett Jackson & Sandra Cartwright-Brown, Rappahannock; 3. Sherry Hamill-Huff & Robert HamillHufT, Old Dominion.

SPORTS Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn WINDING UP: Ervin Phillips winds up for a pitch in Monday’s game against Luray, while working up to his first high school win. Race From Page A1 the fastest in that 10 year period as well. Bus service begins from Washington to Flint Hill at approximately 9 am. Registration in Flint Hill at the Volunteer Fire Department Fairgrounds starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 9:30 in time for the race’s start at 10 a.m. Applications are available from the Rappahannock Recreation Authority, P.O. Box 124, Flint Hill, 22627 or the County Administrator’s office, P.O. Drawer 519, Washington, Va. 22747, or drop by that office to pick one up. Send the preregistration forms (postmarked by April 18) to those is $15, and is $20 the day of the race. An incompetently managed start for the race has become something of tradition in Rappahannock County. We have everything from a stalled starter’s vehicle to a misfiring starter’s gun, a malfunctioning bull-horn, and a lost time-keeper to our credit (we don’t count the deer who Perma Treat PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Free Inspection Serving Rappahannock, for Over 30 Years Call 829-0000 Rappahannock County High School Honor Roll 1997-98 RNB Rappahannock National Bank ALL "A" HONOR ROLL Seniors June Baker Jessica Lawyer Nadia Lilith Merce "A-B" HONOR ROLL Seniors Grace Bailey Caroline Baumgardner James Brown Angela Frarier Melissa Gatewood Byron Granda Brock Hermansen Tiffany Keys Crystal Leake GHirtney Mauro Katy Paratore Stacey Payne Nikki Rustic Maria Sant,Koloma Tiffany Stanley Shelly Timbers Joshua Waddell Juniors Robyn Kaye Crystal Mills Betsy Moore Claire Schadler Lauren Sharp Emily Sims Melissa Zim Jtmiors Thomas Baldwin Lulcy Bumham Shaumbay Fuller Jessica Cheen Brenda Jenkins Shanna Nicholson Emily Taylor Jennifer Thomas Elama Thornhill Jillian Waters Braden Wolfe Sophomores Sonya Anderson Kyla Andreoni Allison Baker lan Blubaugh Austin Bouffard Amy Buckholtz Jennifer Bywaters Sophomores Amanda Clark Haley Clark Jarm Gillis Johnny McWilliams Rebecca Metcalfe Sandra Oliver Ward L. Cash III Heather Dunn Samantha Frazier Crystal Grigsby Berkeley Hobson Mary Elaine Morgan Ryland Pace Julie Payne Adam Rogers Mary Amanda Walter Mathew Wolfe Michelle Woodard Freshmen David Anderson Kyle Cash Joshua Demarr Candice [\nnis Joshua Fantaci Stephanie Grigsby Tammy McDaniel John Shelffield Frank Paratone Katrina Smoot Freshmen Christopher Payne Amanda Sims Eighth Qraders Sarah Langelle Holly Long Jeffrey Simeon Colin Treanor Jennifer Waters Amber Welch Eighth Qraders Uichole Buckholc Brandon Dawson John Ferdetta Whitney Keys David Massie Elliott Nichols William ’Tony" Payne Lea Pyne Jennifer Stan Amanda Swift Lauren Thornhill Stephen Von Fange Amanda Weakley Betsy Welk Kevin Yowell ran in front of us once; no one but the driver saw it). Our crack team of starter strategists is even now devising this year’s debacle, although playing it straight might win out as our strategy for this year. In any event, win or lose, a good time will be had by all, and we urge you to come out, run, walk, or roll the race. Failing that, come out and enjoy the day by cheering the runners and attending the awards ceremony on the courthouse steps, which should go off about noon. Wish us luck. Varsity baseball beats Luray while JV has surprising loss By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Wednesday night, the Rappahannock High School varsity baseball team played Stonewall in an away game. The offense started the game with a lead off triple by Jason Baldwin and put three runs on the board in the first inning. Defensively, Ervin Phillips had a good night, pitchingseven strike outs in four innings. Despite the effort, Rappahannock lost the game 13-3. Monday night, April 6, the scene was very different as the varsity team played Luray at home and won. Bat Boy Ben Hackney commented on the 98 finish, “It was a spectacular win!”. Defensively, Phillips start ed as pitcher and had an excellent game. He was relieved by Abe Miller and Chris Sealock was brought in to finish the game. The win went down in the books as Phillips’ first win as a high school pitcher. Coach Donn Hackney moved two junior varsity players up to varsity to start in the game. Mark Wharton in right field and Clint Wines on second base both had impressive nights in their first varsity start. Coach Hackney stressed the improvement in the Panther defense. “Luray scored eight runs, all of them were earned. We made no errors. A lot of their runs came from doubles hit over the fence. We caught all the catchable balls.” The varsity team will next play Brentsville at home on Tuesday, April 14, at 5 p.m. The Rappahannock junior varsity baseball team went on the road against Luray Monday night. After giving up eight runs in the first inning, the team went on to a five inning slaughter rule loss with a final score of 12-2. Coach Jason Gochenour was surprised at the loss. “We didn’t play the kind of ball we are capable of. We made a lot of errors in the first inning and gave up eight runs, but after the first inning, we only gave up four runs. We didn’t bat well, a lot of our guys struck out. That was a big surprise.” The JV team will next play Brentsville in an away contest on Tuesday, April 14 at 5 p.m. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn MADE IT: Varsity’s No. 8, Brady Wolfe, center, gets in safe at second base in the game against Luray at Rappahannock on Monday. EASTER SALE & VALUES 25% off MEN'S HAGGAR- SUIT SEPARATES. Save on polished careerwear from a favorite name in easy care fabric. You'll always look your best in these wrinkleresistant jackets and pants, and since they're separates, you can mix and match to find your perfect fit. 17.99-23.99 VAN HEUSEN* DRESS SHIRT SALE. Save on a selection of fashion shirts in oxford or broadcloth. 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ftappafyannocb j^etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager ' _ Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday ^DL Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1998 Our View By the way... Don 7 get caught without your sticker and get in on the action Several reminders to citizens are in order for this week the most important of which is about taxes. The deadline to file your federal income tax forms is April 15 — that’s a week away. And, as it happens, that is also the deadline to get your county sticker — without penalty that is. The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office has assured us they will be on the lookout for expired stickers. Forewarned is forearmed, right? The deadline for the Trash Free Rappahannock campaign is just 10 days away, so get those bags registered. We know from speaking with Hunt Harris that many who have registered have not yet gotten their bag count in (they’re looking to a grand finale he thinks) but the count so far is between 700 to 800 and that’s well below the 3,333 bag goal. The annual Fodderstack 10K Race is also coming up April 25 and registration is underway. This is the 20th year for the event which makes it a very special year indeed. Applications are available from the Rappahannock Recreation Authority, RO. Box 124, Flint Hill, 22627 or the County Administrator’s office, P.O. Drawer 519, Washington, Va. 22747, or drop by that office to pick one up. April 18 is the deadline, so don’t wait. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom This owl decoy stands guard over the display at the Trading Post, off U.S. 211 near Washington, Va. The decoy is good for scaring birds and rodents away from gardens. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, April 4, 1968 The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia has authorized an expenditure of $19,000 to add additional dial equipment to the Sperryville communications center. The C&P will install some 70 subscriber lines and some 200 terminals. Troop No. 65 of Sperryville spent two nights camping on the Skyline Drive last week and were accompanied by the Rev. William A. Harrison. Outstanding camper was Jerry Thomas, second David Thornhill and John Lloyd Jenkins Jr. was given the adventure award. Edward Page Moffett was named to the dean’s list of distinguished students at the University of Virginia for the first semester of 1967-68. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffett Jr. of Washington, Va. 25 Years Ago Thursday, April 5, 1973 Rappahannock High students participated in a track meet Tuesday in Page County. Milton Fletcher excelled in the long jump with 18 feet, 9 inches and cleared the high jump at five feet. The trout fishing season opens in Rappahannock county at noon Saturday, April 7. The only stream stocked this year is Piney Branch in the Sperryville area. Donald Gore was elected president of the Sperryville Rescue Squad at the April meeting held Monday evening. Wilson Burke was named first vice president and Ian Pryde, second vice president. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 7, 1988 Friends and family members are invited to a celebration for Jesse Foster on Sunday, April 10, from 12 to 2:30 p.m. The celebration for Foster, better known to many as “Uncle Jesse” or “Pap,” will be held at the Flint Hill fire hall. The Rappahannock County Historical Society elected officers for 1988-89 at its spring meeting March 24 at the Rappahannock courthouse. New officers are: president, Lucia Kilby; vice president, Edna Metzinger; secretary, Esther Kidwell; treasurer, Miriam Reeve; assistant treasurer, Beverly Atkins; historian, Helen Holschuh; and librarian, Cathy Knuepfer. Jennifer McNear a junior at the Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, has received her first varsity letter for her contribution to the Blue Devil’s squash team. McNear is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McNear of Washington, Va. Letters Impressed with coverage I would like to compliment the Rappahannock News for its thorough coverage of the arts in the county. It is perhaps what I most look forward to each week. The full page article on photographer Charlie Tompkins in the March 11 issue was superb, as was the article on Paul Reisler, Tom Paxton, and their music workshop in the March 25 issue. I hope everyone is aware of how fortunate Rappahannock is to have such a thriving arts community, even though it is not a large county in terms of population. Whether visual arts, theater, music or other art forms, Rappahannock seems to have it. The arts, and natural beauty too — people are so fortunate to live there. In fact, Rappahannock compares well with my residence, much larger Charlottesville, in terms of its cultural offerings. Of course, they are not really far apart, and I hope there will be even more interaction in the future. I am always calling attention to events in Rappahannock to my friends and acquaintances. And of course, one of the first places Rappahannock Blues man John Jackson performed was Charlottesville’s Prism Coffeehouse. Also, I am very impressed by the coverage you give county businesses, both old and new, whether recentlyopened Thornton River Fly Shop, the Emporium/Faith Mountain relocation, or that fine series on county grocery markets you did a couple of years ago. The profiles of individuals and their occupations you have started recently is a fine idea. I thought it was important that you wrote on' people involved with agriculture (the Richard McNear and Mike Massie profiles). Agriculture of course was the mainstay of Rappahannock’s economy for most of its history. It is hopeful that it will remain a factor, along with the arts, tourism, and businesses owned and operated by county residents. Again, I compliment the Rappahannock News for its quality. Positive is the adjective which I think best describes you. And I would like to add that I hope you keep the columns of Wayne Baldwin and John Trott they are always something I look forward to, as history and nature are two of my passions. Patrick Alther Charlottesville Love your neighbor As I reached the top of our little mountain on Route 645 and was just about to round the comer and drive through the gateway I was thinking about my usual 2 p.m. snack and fresh cup of hot coffee. Little did I know that it would have to wait until the same time next Sunday after church. I hadn’t smelled the smoke yet but, I could see its faint mist coming through the forest as I drove through the gate. By the time I reached the house the smoke was like a thick fog so that I could no longer see through the trees on the west side of the mountain. I went back to the gate to investigate only to discover that the forest floor was on fire, devouring the underbrush and toasting the lower trunks of the trees, and heading towards our house. Fire strikes fear in our heart when its so close to home. We’ve heard the fire siren so often and were always so glad it wasn’t for us, while feeling sorry for someone else at the same time. I met up with the neighbors, who also live in on top of the mountain, just as I had returned to the gate. Without much discussion we knew we had to change from our church clothes to those of a volunteer fire fighter. We did what we could to help the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department, neighboring Rappahannock volunteer fire departments, the forestry service, and some of our neighbors in Rappahannock Lakes subdivision. We are so grateful to all of you who helped. Thank you! The R. Leake and M. Breeden Family Amissville Thanks for fine effort On behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers of the Washington and Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies for their swift response and fine efforts in containing a blaze at one of the trash dumpsters at the Rappahannock County Sanitary Landfill on Monday. Their professional efforts and sure actions kept the fire from spreading to the second container, and protected any danger to other facilities. Again, many thanks to our dedicated volunteers. John W. McCarthy County Administrator Contest is fun I’m glad you made up the trash picking up contest. My group filled up a lot of trash bags. Our named is The Trash Vultures From Mars. I wrote to tell you that I am having fun picking up "trash. I found lots of antiques and holes full of cans and bottles. Sebastian Pereyra Washington, Va. RCES student What can be done? Does anybody know what to do about the “cloned” lady-bugs? Are they really clones? Does everybody have a problem with having many, many of them inside their houses? Are there more each year, as in my own house? In four houses where I’ve seen them myself, there are hundreds of them, and maybe thousands. I hear that exterminators don’t know how to get rid of them. Are they more abundant near the mountains? Are they seasonal? Will the ultimate answer be, unhappily, an emergency evacuation of us people, with, happily, the consequent saving of the ridgetops? Is anyone at all working on exterminating them or sending them somewhere else? Ruth Richards Sperryville Clean up what? While participating in the trash clean up, the three children I was with were given “the finger” several times by people in cars driving by. Mostly what we picked up were beer, alcohol and soda bottles. We also r picked up quite a few bottles filled with urine. I think, as a county, we have more to clean up than just roadside trash — like our hearts, minds and attitudes. Jane Mullan Sperryville . Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3338 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. 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Ajrmistead From Page A1 breeds. He credits his success to the land grant colleges, veterinarian Pat Comyn, and extension agents like Kenner Love, who share so much information with him. “The colleges can tell you how to make a better animal and better beef,” he stated. Love “has been a tremendous help to me. I don’t do much without bouncing it off of him. He knows a whole lot more than Ido.” Armistead is especially thankful to the experienced friends and neighbors who have advised him and taken him under their wings. John Marshall Clark, Billy Wayland and Newbill Miller, among others, have all been generous with their help over the years. “In 1992, at Newbill’s suggestion, we went to a purebred Angus sale to look for a quality cow. There were 55 for sale. He recommended only one. That cow has become the head mama of our herd,” and bred back to Ginger Hill bulls, improved the herd quality tremendously. According to Armistead’s research, the average cattle farm in the state owns fewer than 30 cows. This leaves farmers at the mercy of market fluctuations. By increasing his herd size and applying different market strategies, Armistead sees ways to maximize profits. “Jim Johnson of the VA Cattlemen’s Association reported a lower than 80 percent production rate in beef cattle in Virginia. That means, that of every 100 cows bred each year, only 80 raise a calf to sale age. The numbers are close to that nationwide,” said Armistead. His production rate is 95 percent. By using hormones to bring the entire herd into heat VDOT From Page A1 recognized Commissioner Jim Rich for his direct involvement in the somewhat controversial project. “The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors reaffirms its support for the compromise design and plan,” said McCarthy. However, McCarthy ex-' pressed concern that the renovation of the old Sperryville schoolhouse at the U.S. 211/522 intersection by the Faith Mountain Co. would bring substantially more traffic to the area than earlier anticipated. “The only thing I am suggesting is that while we know that the length of that turn lane has been substantially reduced, we hope that there will be sufficient right-of-way if we do have to come back in the future to extend that turn lane, we can do so,” said McCarthy. Jim Eastham, vice president of Faith Mountain Company, also addressed the board. He explained why his company had taken a longterm lease on the old schoolhouse building (which formerly housed That Sperryville Emporium) last January, and has invested significant money in improvements. “What we hope to do is create a new destination in Sperryville,” said Eastham. “When the Emporium chose not to renew their lease, we saw an opportunity to help our business and the county as well.” Eastham noted that the design of the new intersection was negotiated before his firm’s plans to expand its local retail operation were completed. “We plan to advertise this facility in our 18 million catalogues, as well as doing direct mailings,” said Eastham. uur concern wim me proposed turning lane is the road gets wider, and you have the painted cross-hatch right at our entrance,” remarked Eastham. “So, we have these signs (for the facility) that say, ‘Turn here,’ and the cross-hatch is basically saying, ‘No, don’t.’ This will create confusion.” Eastham also asked that the speed limit be reduced from 45 mph to 35 mph on the twolane portion of U.S. 211 leading up to the new facility. “Then we wouldn’t have as much stacking in the turn lane,” remarked Eastham. He asked that these new considerations be incorporated into the construction plans. “A year from now, we’re going to have (traffic) numbers that will say, “You’re going to have to do this anyway.’ Why not go ahead and do it now?” In an unrelated matter, McCarthy commented on reports he had heard about discussions in Fauquier County to close U.S. 17 between U.S. 50 and 1-66. “I would like to remind the at the same time and artificially inseminating the cows, Armistead can influence the stretch of time over which the herd will calve. “A cow cycles every 21 days,” he noted. “I only give my cows three heat cycles — 65 days of exposure. All calves are bom within the same time period. About 65 percent of the cows (become pregnant) on the first heat cycle, about 20 percent from the second, and 15 percent from the third. That gives me 170 calves within 60 days.” The benefits of this compressed birthing period are three fold — reduced labor costs associated with prenatal care and delivery; calves bom early and reaching market weight at about the same time; and an estimated additional calf per cow over a 10-year period. Because the benefits are so strong, Armistead is considering cutting the breeding period to only two heat cycles. Armistead also recognized the value of two fairly new marketing programs. The VCA “purple tag” program identifies cattle that have been raised under controlled conditions and meet specific medical and management requirements. For example, no shots may be given in the animals’ hips or hindquarters because they scar the muscle. All animals must be preconditioned so that they will eat out of a trough, and all sires have to meet certain Expected Progeny Differences (EPDs) for weaning and yearling weights. Because Armistead uses Ginger Hill bulls and other prominent studs through the Angus AI program, all Flying A herdsires qualify. A veterinarian or extension agent must certify the animals and there is a small fee required to purchase the tag itself. Prior to the sale, the stockyard and the VCA prominently Commonwealth Transportation Board that in years past, when U.S. 17 was closed between 1-66 and the Tbwn of Warren ton, we had a three-fold increase in tractor-trailer traffic on U.S. 522 in Rappahannock County,” said McCarty. ‘This resulted in a substantial number of accidents, and major conflicts in the village of Flint Hill. A lessening of Fauquier’s problems by increasing ours is no solution.” advertise the availability of purple-tagged animals. When the animals enter the ring, the auctioneer explains the program to the buyers. According to Armistead, the VCA reports about 3,000 head sold since last August under the program at an average price increase of $4-5 per hundredweight. Armistead, who also sells at graded sales, is pleased with the purple tag program’s results. Armistead’s latest marketing venture involves the recently introduced VCA-Virginia Tech “retained ownership” program. Last December, he selected a group of his best steers to send to a participating Kansas feed yard. After a 38 nour tnp Dy truck, the cattle were weighed, eartagged, and their hipsizes measured. The feed yard projected a May butchering date based on age and projected weight gain. Until the animals are butchered, they remain Armistead’s property. He will receive money, minus feed yard care and management costs, after the animals are sold to a packing company. The feed yard also reports the animals’ daily weight gain throughout the process. This report-back feature is the foundation of the program. It is the only way, short of onfarm butchering, for the farmer to find out the quality of his end product. “I’m going to do this next year, and again,” said Armistead. “Pretty soon, I’ll know what I’ve got.” By using this information to help him select or cull animals from his breeding program, he aims at having the finest herd in the country. “We believe we have the most contended cows. We want to expose (them) to the stifiest competition and see how (they) perform.” Board From Page A1 come up over a year ago he had thought there was unanimous agreement for the gate. He extended his sincere apology to Williams and the residents of Chester Gap and said the gate was intended as a good will measure. The board agreed the gate would remain unlocked and open. In a lighter vein the board discussed the fact that this county’s supervisors make less than any other county in the state and that in order to come up to pay scale for the next highest county they’d have to vote themselves a 50 percent raise. They did not decide however to do that. I he supervisors make $1,200 annually and the chair $2,400 — very little as compared to surrounding counties: In Culpeper — the supervisors make $6,500 and the chair makes $7,500; in Fauquier — the supervisors make $16,000 and the chair, $18,400; in Madison — the supervisors make $4,000 and the chair, $4,000; in Orange — the supervisors make $7,200 and the chair, $8,400; in Page — the supervisors make $3,600 and the chair, $4,200; in Greene — the supervisors make $4,452 and the chair, $5,328; and in Warren — the supervisors make $3,600 and the chair, $3,600. The lowest pay scales next to Rappahannock’s are for Amherst and Highland counties, whose supervisors and chair make $1,800. 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The committee will work out a price for the best contract and report back to the board next month. • VDOT has indicated to the county that they will soon have a contract for the purchase of part of the former Anderson property, which the county now owns. VDOT will use the property for its new area headquarters. The issue can then go to public hearing. • The board was advised on the findings of the Regional Vocational Education Task Force. That body is studying the issue of what to do with the Piedmont program for adult education. As of now, there is no real plan for continued funding of the program. The board will seek additional information on the program. • The regional jail issue was discussed and the board will continue to look at options to try and find ways to keep the jail open and conform to Department of Corrections mandates. All members agreed that the jail here is adequate for the county’s purposes and needs. • The school budget public hearing is set for April 27 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. • Supervisor Robert Anderson will attend the Soil and Water Conservation District meeting on April 17 as the county’s representative. • There was discussion of the education funding policy in Culpeper County which some members of the board felt was a subject for further consideration. • The board approved a motion to allow County Attorney Peter Luke to update the portion of the County Code dealing with volunteer fire and* - rescue death/disability issues. Some of the departments are not listed correctly and that needs to be rectified, Luke said. • The board approved a motion to allow McCarthy to sign and return the VJCCA plan and grant resolution. • The board received a letter from the school board “requesting official clarification on the status of potential usage of the newly acquired Armentrout property for use as athletic fields.” • Thomas Junk was reap-"^ pointed to the Rappahannock'*' Planning Commission. * • Frank Huff was appointed as representative to the Fire and Rescue Committee and board chair Charles K. “Pete” ■ Estes was appointed as board J. representative. ' Breeding Scllc Fnnenis • Training Fine Warmbloods You are cordially invited to attend the First Ever... Wildest Expectations Farm Invitational Sales and Selections Exhibition To Be Held On April 10,1998 at Leesburg, Virginia Outstanding sport horses are presented to you by a group of small, elite breeders and trainers from the Top of Virginia. 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i • Neighbors/B4 • Obituaries/B5 [ • Classifieds/B6 • Real Estate/B8 [ April 8, 1998 By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Spring is here and so are the ladybugs. They come out of hiding by the hundreds, even thousands, like a plague of Biblical proportions. They make their way randomly like mindless pac-men onto windows, curtains, ceilings, walls, lighting fixtures, furniture, bedding, even food and hair. The numbers of these invading Asian ladybugs, Harmonia axyridis, seems to have increased each year for the past five or six years establishing themselves throughout the eastern half the United States. Understanding why they enter homes to spend the winter gives some insight into preventing future infestations. Although not a social animal like honeybees, termites or ants, the ladybugs attract others of the same species by emitting an “aggregating pheromone” when the temper ature drops. The habit of collecting in large numbers helps them survive in the cold weather. The standard suggestion is to caulk around the windows and doors, but that alone doesn’t seem to keep them outdoors. Better advice is to keep the ladybugs out of the house in the autumn by spraying the windowsills and doorways with ant and roach killer that has a residue for four to six weeks. The ladybugs do not like the smell and will avoid it. Spraying doesn’t help much once they are inside, since they will mostly seem to disappear until the weather warms in the spring. Keeping mulch and dead leaves away from the house’s foundation helps to discourage them from laying their eggs there. If you look for the eggs on the underside of leaves and bark you will find them; they are smooth bright yellow eggs about 1/4 inch long attached at Photo Courtesy of Wendy Weinberg FINAL PROGRAM: The Smithsonian Chamber Players threepart “Brilliance of the Baroque” concert series winds up at The Theatre April 18, at 8 p.m. It features Kenneth Slowik. Final chamber series program of season set The final program in the Smithsonian Chamber Players three-part “Brilliance of the Baroque” concert series at The Theatre at Washington, Va., takes place on Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m. It features Johann Sebastian Bach’s masterpiece A Musical Offering which was dedicated to King Frederick the Great of Prussia in the year 1747. The program opens with talk by Kenneth Slowik, the noted Bach interpreter who is artistic director of both Smithsonian Chamber Music Society and the Oberlin Baroque performance Institute. Slowik will discuss Bach’s life and works, unraveling some of the complexities of Bach’s music techniques, and then turning to a closer examination of the Musical Offering itself. This will be followed by a performance of the entire Musical Offering in which Slowik is joined by flautist Michael Lynn of the Oberlin Conservatory faculty, violinists Ryan Brown and Risa Browder, and cellist John Moran. Bach is the undisputed master of the art of counterpoint. Slowik notes that “from the simple two-part inventions to the complexities of the Art Fugue, Bach combines mathematically precise structures with an unfailing sense of architecture to produce beautifully moving music that continues to fascinate nearly 350 years after it was written.” Few pieces of music have as interesting a background as Bach’s Musical Offering. In May 1747, Bach traveled from his home in Leipzig to Berlin to visit one of his sons, who was a harpsichordist to the music-loving flute-playing monarch Frederick the Great. According to a contemporary newspaper account, “shortly before the time that the chamber music customarily commences in the King’s apartments, it was reported to His Majesty that Capellmeister Bach had arrived and was waiting in the ante-chamber in the hope of receiving His Majesty’s permission to attend the performance of the music. His Majesty immediately ordered his admission, went to a keyboard instrument...and without any preparation condescended to play Bach a theme that the latter should improvise into a fugue. This was accomplished by the aforesaid...so successfully that not only was His Majesty inclined to indicate his pleasure, but all other persons present were given to great astonishment.” After Bach’s return home to Leipzig, he continued to work with what he called the Royal Times, using it as a basis for several pieces of music. He had the whole work engraved on copper plates with the title Musical Offering, and dedicated it to the king. It has captivated music lovers from that time to this. Tickets for the concert are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door. Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. For reservations call 675-1253 or e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com. The Asian ladybug one end to the leaf or bark. The eggs occur in clumps of twelve to a hundred if it is good place for the larvae to feed. Spraying the cracks around the windows and doors with ant and roach spray in the spring will help somewhat. The beetles will avoid the sprayed areas and those that land there will die soon. When vacuuming don’t forget to empty the bag or seal the nozzle so the live ones don’t escape. Other solutions that people have found to deal with the pests are pretty fantastic. One is to hang a bug zapper in a central location in the house at night and turn off the other lights. One individual, who admits he was a bit obsessive, goes after them with duct tape. Another more expensive suggestion is to paint your house a dark color since the little beetles seem to be attracted to light colored houses. The ladybugs, or ladybird beetles as they are called in England, have two defenses. One is to rollover and play opossum instead of flying away when threatened. The other defense is to eject an unappealing kind of saliva from their joints that is distasteful to predators, says Dr. William Robinson, an entomologist at Va Tech. This is common to many beetles and even grasshoppers. Most books describe it as blood, but Robinson refutes this idea, calling it saliva. With their skunk-like defense, these small colorful and distinctively marked bugs do not have to move quickly to avoid predators and the odor becomes much stronger if there is a large group rather than solitary individuals. In the western mountain states, where spectacular massings have occurred for years, one massing was found that was estimated to contain 750 million individuals. Beetles are an amazing group of insects, representing a fourth of all animals. They first appeared 240 million years ago and are some of the most fascinating and diverse creatures alive. Minute beetles are able to crawl through the eye of a needle, carrion beetles have an incredible sense of smell that leads them to dead animals and some beetles can live for a year without food or water. Considering the beetle’s ability to adapt, it is believable when Robinson says that Harmonia axyridis can survive the winter without eating. The United States Department of Agriculture introduced the species into Georgia in 1977 to control aphids in pecan orchards. This is a tree dwelling species which explains why the beetles seem to disappear in the summer. This non-native insect has no natural predators in North America except the assassin bug. Not hesitant to introduce new species, the USDA plans to solve the excessive population of ladybugs by introducing tachinid flies and a new species of wasps. Also, they are researching a pheromone that attracts the ladybugs to crops and draws them away from houses which sounds like the best solution yet. It is available from mail-order catalogs. One such catalog is Whatever Works, which sells a package of three lures for $5.99 plus shipping and handling, and claims the solution works for two to three weeks. They may be reached (800) 499-6757 for a catalog. Other sources for the same type of product are gardening stores and nurseries. It may be a good idea to call ahead to see if they have the product. Kenner Love, at the Rappahannock Extension office, said that office is working on putting together information for people about how to deal with the pests and it should be available in several weeks. They may be reached at 675-3619. The ladybug is truly a beneficial insect since it has a voracious appetite for aphids, scales and insect eggs. About 4,000 different species occur in different areas of the world, with about 150 found in the United States. The ladybug has a life cycle that includes a complete metamorphosis similar to a butterfly. The egg stage hatches into larva that looks like a scaly lizard and is far more beneficial to farmers and orchardists than the adult. It eats at an enormous rate, shedding its exoskeleton several times. When it is ready, the larva changes into a chrysalis that is protected only by its mottled gray wings. The pupa stays suspended for a short time and then emerges as an adult beetle. It mates soon after reaching the adult stage, thus allowing many generations to be produced during one summer. The name ladybug or ladybird beetle originated during the Middle Ages. In appreciation of their ridding grapevines of insect aphids they were dedicated to “Our Lady.” The rhyme, “Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home. Your house is on fire, your children are home,” comes from the burning of the plants in the fall when ladybugs were still there. It could be adapted today to, “Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home. Get out of my house and leave me alone!” Keating starts 1998 with a ‘Wammie’ Diaphanous Records announced recently that recording artist Vyktoria Pratt Keating has been named “Best New Age Vocalist” for the 1997 Wammie Awards held on Jan. 27. The Wammies are the Washington, D.C. area’s answer to the Grammies, and boast quite a few household names as previous winners, including such notables as Mary Chapin Carpenter and the Dave Matthews Band. This is Keatings’ third Wammie, having won in 1994 for best vocalist and best CD for her debut “Blue Apples,” (which was also nominated for a national NAIRD award). This recent award comes on the heels of her outstanding 1997 CD release “The Guardian at Noon” which has been picked up for national distribution by Borders Books & Music as well as Music Design and New Leaf. Keating slowed down her 60,000 miles a year touring schedule in 1997 to focus on Vyktoria Pratt Keating starting up her own record label and getting wider recognition for her music. The year is starting to pay off. In addition to the Wammie and the distribution deals, Keating has recently signed with ARIO Artists out of Chicago for college touring, and is selected to showcase at the NACA New England conference in March 1998. Also, Keating has just signed a management deal with Injoi Productions out of St. Paul, Minn. RCES to showcase new books at fair The Rappahannock County Elementary School library will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday, April 14, through Monday, April 20. It will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the school day, and special evening hours are planned for Thursday, April 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. This reading event will offer students, parents and teachers the opportunity to see the latest works by popular authors and illustrators of books for young readers. Books featured in a Scholastic Book Fair are carefully selected by a committee of reputable editors and educators. Many hours are spent considering hundreds of books from around the world in search of selection? that excite and motivate students to become lifelong readers. Special attention is given to find books that will appeal to the emergent, the experienced and the reluctant reader. Along with winners of prestigious state and national awards, the Scholastic Book Fair will present hundreds of titles from over 100 publishers. Included will be how-to books, biographies, timeless classics, and a wonderful variety of newest titles in children’s literature. Proceeds from the fair will help RCES library generate important funds for special projects. There will be special drawings for both students and teachers. For more information, contact Aney Massie at the school, 987-8259 or call the information hotline, 987 9316. Photo Courtesy of RAAC RAAC PRESENTS: “Mrs. Brown” will show at The Theatre on Gay Street on Friday, April 17, at 8 p.m. This British movie, about a controversial relationship between Queen Victoria and her Scottish horseman, is a delicate, often hilarious triumph. ‘Mrs. Brown’ coming to town this month By Rosemary Mullany Day Rappahannock News Contributing Writer RAAC will present “Mrs. Brown” at The Theatre on Gay Street on Friday, April 17. at 8 p.m. This British movie, about a controversial relationship between Queen Victoria and her Scottish horseman, is a delicate, often hilarious triumph. When her beloved husband, Prince Albert, dies in 1861, Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) plunges into virtually intractable despair. Instructing her closest servants to respect and, indeed, imitate her grief, she ignores affairs of state so she can concentrate fully on her gloom. Meanwhile her nine children, Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli (Antony Sher) and the whole nation are left to wonder when the dark cloud will lift from Windsor Castle. At his wits end the Queen’s private secretary. Sir Henry Ponsonby (Geoffrey Palmer), summons Highland ghillie, John Brown (Billy Connolly), down from Balmoral to walk Victoria’s pony. Thus begins a relationship that scandalizes polite society and makes the queen smile again. Dench received a Golden Globe Best Actress Award and an Oscar nomination for her role in this BBC Films production. (PG, 103 minutes)

m Bmp "i : Church Is® Activities ' : ;#:§s*gssM Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.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 MadisonDeacon Frank White of Beulah Baptist Church of Eggbomsville; Golden Tones from Millwood and Promise Land Baptist Church Men’s Chorus from Washington. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Maranathan Independent Baptist Pastor: Rev. Clyde R. Woodward Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship and Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Friday: Teen Time 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. 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 Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Easter activities, programs scheduled Washington Baptist A Maundy Thursday service will be held at Washington Baptist on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. The dramatic presentation, “Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit” by John McCauley Smith will be presented. 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.. Worship services will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Phillip Bailey is pastor of Washington Baptist and extends an invitation to all to attend these services. New Hope Baptist Bible Church 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 comer of Son’s Road and Water Street. All are invited to attend these special services. For more information call 9878378. Rev. Carl Menefee is pastor of New Hope Baptist Bible Church. Hopewell Baptist Sunrise services will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church on Easter Sunday, April 12 at 6 a.m. with Rev. Anna L. Allsberry, associate pastor of Hopewell. Breakfast will follow immediately after the service in the dining room. Special Easter services are also in progress at Hopewell and will continue through Good Friday, April 10 at 7:30 nightly. Rev. Forest Freeman, pastor of Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville will be preaching April 8; Rev. James Brown, pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Rochelle will speak April 9 and on Good Friday the sermon will be “The Seven Last Words of j——————— Jesus.” Rev. Henry A. Townes is pastor of Hopewell and extends a special invitation to all to attend. Trinity Episcopal A Maundy Thursday service will be held at Trinity Episcopal on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. with Holy Eucharist. A prayer service will be held at 12 noon on Good Friday. Easter Sunday services include Sunrise Service, Holy Eucharist at the home of Nels and Donna Parson at 6:30 a.m.; Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m.; Family Service, Holy Eucharist at 9:15 a.m. and Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. An Easter egg hunt and Sunday School will be held at 10 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Church Maundy Thursday will be celebrated at Amissville United Methodist Church with communion, readings, stripping the sanctuary, and the draping of the cross. “This prepares us for Good Friday and the crucifixion”, said Pastor Nancy White. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Nursery is provided through five years of age. There will be a egg coloring for children from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, April 10 in the social hall of the church. This prepares the eggs for Saturday when there will be story-time in the sanctuary with Jan Makela followed by an egg hunt and refreshments. All children are invited to participate. Bring your baskets at 2 p.m. on April 11. Easter morning there will be a sunrise service on the lawn starting at 6:25 a.m. It lasts just over one half hour followed by breakfast in the social hall. This is cooked by the United Methodist men. Members, friends and neighbors are encouraged to attend. Sunday School is held at 9:45 a.m. with classes for everyone of all ages. Three adult groups meet, two teen classes, and nursery are among these. During the 11 a.m. service, flowers will be put on a very large cross which will then be placed outside. Lilies will adorn the sanctuary. Amissville United Methodist Church is located on U.S. 211, north of Culpeper, west of Warrenton and east of Washington. For additional information call Rev. White at 937-4397. Slate Mills Baptist Church The Slate Mills Baptist Church in Boston will observe Easter Sunrise service beginning at 6:30 a.m. to be followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall served by the men of the church. Morning worship will be at 9 with the observance of the Lord’s sup per. The sermon will be by the pastor, Rev. Harold Eaton. The public is invited to attend. F.T. Baptist An exciting video drama, “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flame” will be shown at F.T. Baptist Church, one mile west on Route 707 at 7:30 p.m. on Good Friday, April 10. The drama depicts both the joy of the Christian life and the tragedy of wrong, choices. Pastor Douglas Farmer said, “This is a great way to spend Good Friday with your family and to support our youth in summer mission projects.” The Lord’s supper will also be served. Easter sunrise service will be held at 6:30 a.m. at Revercomb Farm. Morning worship will be at 11 a.m. at the church. All are welcome. Sunrise Service on Red Oak Woodville Baptist Church and other community churches will hold an Easter Sunrise service on top of Red Oak Mountain on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 a.m. The message will be by Rev. Alpheus Atkins. There will be special music from other churches. The community is invited to attend this glorious celebration of “The Resurrection.” Sperryville United Methodist Church The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have a Good Friday service at 7:30. p.m. on April 10. The community is invited. Flint Hill United Methodist The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. A breakfast will follow the service at the Flint Hill fire hall. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Macedonia Baptist “Seven Last Sayings” will be presented by the youth ministry of Macedonia Baptist Church on Good Friday, April 10 at 12 noon at the church in Flint Hill. There will be seven ministers rendering the seven last sayings of the cross. All are welcome. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338 today! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Lurau ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. 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4-H Share-the-fun event well attended BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 1998 4-H Share the Fun Talent Show was great entertainment for all who came out. Noncompetitive Cloverbuds participating in the show were Josh Makela, James Lofton, Andrew Kohler, Kerri Moore and Carly Day. Allison Antony placed first in Junior instrumental, Caitlin McCarthy placed second and Anne-Ashleigh Lamma placed third. Other first place winners were “The Spicettes”, Jessica Ehrhart, Christina Howard, Rachel Gall, Lauren Powell, Lauren Kaye, and Kaitlin Moore; sisters Rebecca and Robin Oyster for Junior dance; Allison Antony, Devin Day, Tommy Pendleton, and Justin Burger for the “Horrible Hillbillies”; Nathan Corbin and B.T. Powell for a comedy skit “The Dentist”; Molly Burke, Danielle Hiserman, and Brandy Early in Intermediate dance; Ashley Brown and Robin Oyster Intermediate vocal; Senior instrumental to sisters, Wendy and Jami Gillis; Senior dance to Robyn Kaye and Emily Sims; Senior vocal to Ruth Ann Oyster. In Junior vocal, Rebecca Tupper placed first and Jamie Jacobs placed second. First place winners will represent Rappahannock County at the Northern Virginia District Contests on April 25 in FUN ENTERTAINMENT: Participant’s from this year’s 4-H Share-the-Fun Talent Show provided great entertainment and a fun time was had by all. Culpeper. The 4-Her’s would like to thank Wendy Weinberg of The Theatre at Washington for allowing them to use the theater; Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community and Frank Reynolds for the use of their sound system; Mary Wagoner, adult volunteer, for working and teaching younger 4-Her’s about stage lighting and sound; Anne-Ashleigh Lamina and Kevin Riedel for working the lights and sound; Evelyn Oyster and Michelle Kaye for their fabulous adult volunteer leadership; Zack Corbin for being the Master of Ceremonies; Ashley Corbin for working with the stage props; and Marie Davis, Rick Kohler, and Kevin Day who were judges for the talent show. The audience was enter tained by the 4-H Performing Arts Club production, “The Magic Feather”. Ruth Oyster directed the play and performers were: Robin Oyster, Rebecca Oyster, Rebecca Tupper, Devin Day, Tommy Pendleton, Lauren Kaye, Carly Day, Caitlin McCarthy, and Molly McCarthy. Kevin Riedel was stage manager, and Anne-Ashleigh Lamma worked the stage lights. More 4-H dub activities. . . fcftft*., m., it»iiniii ri.¥iwiii(mtmmmr,■* - <niuttum • ■ i BUILDING BIRDHOUSES: The 4-H After School Cloverbud Club made birdhouses with Terry Dodson and Rick Drake of Drake and Associates of Rappahannock County. The Cloverbuds had fun learning about woodworking and how “people”houses are built from blue prints. The 4-H program appreciates these gentleman volunteering their time to teach young 4-Her’s. Pictured are Rebecca Tupper, Katherine Crawford, Chase Tupper, Oliver Brass, Nikki Dodson, Kimberly Sealock, Kara Corbin, Jacob Drake, Natalie Tupper, Mazie Drake, Terry Dodson and Rick Drake. TRAINING CENTER VISIT: The Rappahannock 4-H Dog Club visited the U.S. Customs Service Canine Enforcement Training Center in Front Royal. They saw the new three million dollar kennel that was just completed. Also, Nick, the canine unit demonstration dog showed the 4-Her’s how he finds narcotics. The 4-H club enjoyed learning about the war on drugs. Pictured are Devin Day, Allison Antony, Anne-Ashleigh Lamma, Carly Day, Noel Johns, Louise Johns, adult volunteer leader Elizabeth Johns, Nick and Enforcement trainers Donna Stifford and Keith Barker. Photos courtesy Hazel Zinn-Day FARM VISIT: The 4-H Small Animal Club visited Linda Tarry, Jacob and Floyd Stilley’s farm to see their baby goats during their March meeting. Most of the goats are Nubian with long ears. Pictured here are Devin Day, Carly Day, Tommy Pendleton, Ben Pendleton, Linda Tarry, Jacob Stilley, Lisa Pendleton and Grayson Love. DYING EGGS: The 4-H Junior Garden Club dyed eggs using natural materials such as cranberries, blueberries, onions, and spices. They also tyed dyed the eggs by wrapping rubber bands around them. Here Jenny Harrison and Paige Lysaght work with the different dyes. FLOWER POT PAINTING: The 4-H Cloverbud After School Club enjoyed getting ready for spring by painting flower pots. Here club members Caroline Massie and Megan Lee work on their flower pots. Upcoming Events Lions Club to celebrate anniversary The Rappahannock Lions Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a buffet dinner and awards program at the Culpeper Country Club Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.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. Community egg hunt set The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary along with local churches are sponsoring an Easter egg hunt on Friday, April 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Activities will include a flannel board story of the resurrection, games, snacks and an egg hunt. “Bring your Easter basket and have some fun,” said a spokesperson. Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet in the Rappahannock County High School Library on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The Band Boosters also have additional fruit from their recent fruit sale. To place an order call Mr. Gillis at 987-8817 or Sally Havstad at 987-9342. 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. Workshop for girls Girls aged 10-15 are invited to an unique workshop, Girls Speak Out - Finding Our True Selves. There will be a variety of activities (art forms, storytelling and more) to explore and learn what is wonderful and challenging about being a young woman today. This is a two day workshop set for Saturday, April 25 and May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Stephens City. Cost is sliding scale, $8 to $18. For more details call Ellen Neill-Dore at 675-1461. Space in limited. Playgroup to meet The Mother’s Coop and children’s playgroup will meet at the Rappahannock Park on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. All are welcome. For more information call Brenda VanNess at 987-9527. Poetry Circus at Ki Theatre On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Ki Theatre, the Poetry Circus will feature poets and poetry lovers of all ages sharing the art of poetry in a delightful mile-a-minute, roller coaster ride of language, music and visuals. Admission for adults is $6, all students are free. Sponsored by The Many Faces of Poetry Project. Call Headwaters for information and reservations, 675-1819. Easter egg hunt planned 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 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. Dance at Amissville A dance will be held at Amissville Volunteer Fire Hall on Saturday, April 18. Music will be by Thunder Road. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its April meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. For information contact Ann Harman at 364-4660. 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. Contact Nancy at 987-8495 or Betty at 987-7256 for more information. 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 at 8 a.m. and leave the Cathedral at 2:30 p.m. Call Joan Getsinger at 635-8114 to sign up. Auction planned Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be sponsoring an auction on May 2. If you have items for pickup call Paul at 937-4954; J.B. at 937-4218 or Jack at 937-5282. Spring Garden Sale slated Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington will be sponsoring a Spring Garden Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Come buy Japanese Maples, Azaleas, Virginia Native Plants, Rare Trees and Shrubs, Reblooming Iris, Herbs of many kinds, annuals and perennials, fresh Spring vegetables and strawberries. Ragged Mountain activities The following activity is scheduled at Ragged Mountain Resource Center: 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 987-3366.

Eggs - decorating, shell planter idea It’s just days before Easter and every child, regardless of. age is excited about the Easter egg decorating schedule. The Virginia Egg Council provided us with decorating ideas, the proper handling of eggs, recipes for the leftovers and something that I feel is extremely exciting, egg shell planters which are perfect for herb growing. Hopefully, the egg shell planters at the Rappahannock News office will survive and you are welcome to stop and check their progress should you be in town. Decorating ideas For a personal touch on decorating this year, use wax crayons magic markers or paints on your egg shell to create your own design; then coat .t with clear nail polish to prevent smearing. To make the shell glisten, use pearl-colored nail polish. For a porcelain finish, apply several coats of diluted school glue. If you are going for the natiral theme this Easter, try organic coloring. By using strong tea, cranberry juice, apple juice, grape juice, etc. you can create beautifully colored eggs. For this idea, set up large containers full of the desired juices and add a teaspoon of vinegar to each juice •this helps set the color). Drop the hard-cooked egg into the juice, making sure to cover only part of the shell you want colored, and allow to set over night or longer in the refrigerator. When you remove Recipe | Corner By Barbara Wayland the egg from the water, you will have an elegant, organically decorated egg. Hard-cooked eggs Keep in mind that the fresher the egg, the harder it is to peel. Try to buy your eggs as soon as possible. Put eggs in a single layer in saucepan. Add enough tap water to cover the egg by at least one inch. Cover and quickly bring just to a boil. Remove pan from heat and let stand 17 minutes. Immediately run cold water over the eggs until cool. Egg safety After decorating your eggs this Easter, refrigerate them as soon as possible. Refrigeration is an absolute must for eggs, since cold temperatures maintain quality and retard spoilage. Keep those eggs in the refrigerator until the glorious Easter egg hunt. As long as the eggs are not out of refrigeration for over 2 hours and did not crack during the hunt they will be safe for consumption. Egg Shell Planters Hate to throw out your beautifully decorated eggs once Easter has passed? Turn your decorated eggs into planters! Colorful, decorated egg shells form the perfect containers for growing herbs and are small enough that they can easily be placed on any window sill. The shells that have been cracked in half to use for cooking or baking can also be used for this project. To start you’ll need to use empty egg shells. If you will be decorating your eggs first for the Easter holiday, follow these simple steps: prick a tiny hole into the large end of the egg with the tip of a small paring knife. Working slowly and carefully, chip away the, edges until the hole is about the size of a dime. Run the knife down inside the egg to break the yolk membrane, then hold the egg over a bowl until the contents run out. Rinse the inside and turn upside down to drain Next, dye or decorate the eggs as desired. If decorated Easter eggs are going to be used, crack the eggs in half to make planters. If there are children in the family, they may want to decorate the shell halves to look like faces, then when the herbs begin to grow, it looks like hair is sprouting! Next, you’ll need cotton, planting soil and herb seeds. Place the shell halves in empty egg cartons or on wire rack to keep upright. Water seeds and place near sunlight as recommended on seed package. Good luck! Amber Dodson turns two Amber Dodson celebrated her second birthday on Friday, April 3. Amber enjoyed a birthday party on Saturday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson. Those helping her celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wharton, Gary and Mark, Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dodson, Mrs. Eva Dodson, Mrs. Sandy Jenkins and Timmy, Katherine Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Cave and Amy, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Ray Baldwin, Ashleigh Baldwin, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins. Also Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cave and Brandy, Ocha Berry, Zachary Todd, Mrs. Cindy Sumner, Mrs. Linda Baldwin and Katie, Kenneth Baldwin, Jenna Papp, Mrs. Jennifer Atkins and Jordan, Penny Atkins, Katie Burke, Ruth Atkins, Katie Burke, Ruth Atkins, Dorothy Frye, Ona Smith, Marshall Dodson, Mrs. Pat Grigsby and Rena, Mrs. Mary Catherine Atkins, Mrs. Jean Dodson and Dawn, Ms. Ed. Veny, Mr. Charles Frye, and Sheila Scott. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Wayne Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Moore and Adrianne, Andy Baldwin, Angie Jenkins, Hill Atkins, Barbara Adolfi, Frank Rath, Bea Shephard, Geneva Burke, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Pullen and Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. James Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Don Deitrick, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Currence, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Estes and Benjamin, Billy Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny McGhee and Kayla, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jenkins, By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dwyer and Sharon Scott. 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. Happy birthday wishes go out to Kellie Baker who will celebrate her first birthday on Saturday, April 11. Kellie’s grandfather Bill Baker will also celebrate his birthday on Saturday and we wish them both a happy birthday. The annual Miss Rappahannock pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School. Registration will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. The pageant will be open to all single females ages two to 19 and boys age two to six. There will be a mother/daughter, sisters 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 9877256 for more information. All contestants must reside in Rappahannock County. Sunday guests of Mr. and EASTER SALE & VALUES 24.99 EACH PIECE. A. MISSES' CAREER SEPARATES BY JONATHAN MARTIN, BYER, FIRST OPTIONS AND MORE. Save on soft two-piece looks. Choose solid jacket style tops, pull-over sweaters and cardigans with colorful coordinating print skirts and pants. Reg. 29.99 each piece 25% off B. KORET "CORAL GABLES' COORDINATES. 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The dress loafer rises to the occasion. High heel pump in black microfiber with plain keeper. Reg. 29.00 29.99 h. palmor£ cale leather PUMPS. Low heel "Cellini'' in navy, black, wheatfield and white leather or black microfiber. High heel "Make Time" in black, white, wheatfield, black patent and gold leather. Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington were Angie Jenkins, Andy Baldwin and Jack Baldwin. Monday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 12. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. Services will be held every Sunday at 11:15 a.m. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Maryland was a Monday guest of her mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Sunday guest of her mother Mrs. Brown and they enjoyed dinner at Dean’s Steakhouse in Front Royal. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have a Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. on April 10. The community is invited. Mrs. Lillard enjoys visit Judy Smith of Tempe, Ariz. returned to her home on Tuesday after spending a week with her mother Mrs. Mabel Lillard and other relatives in the area. Joining them on Sunday were Jimmy and Betty Lillard of Manassas, Tommy and Linda Lillard of Dumfries, Danny Lillard of Selma, N.C., Diane Dellinger and Angie and Ashley and David Lillard of Front Royal, Michael Lillard of Warrenton, Christine and Andy Arnold and children Eric, Ashley and Laura of Washington, Jean Lillard and exchange student Bryon Ganda of Ecuador. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, April 12 at 6:30 a m. A breakfast will follow the service at the Flint Hill fire hall. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. arrived on Sunday to spend some time with her mother Alice Brady. Weekend guests of Betty Klise and Linnie Cummings were Betty’s daughters Mrs. Carolyn Parker and sons Jermery and Jason of Portsmouth, Mrs. Gale Gencarelli and daughters Ann Gray and Sarah Weston of Orange and Mrs. Sue Roetker of Spokane, Washington. They celebrated the birthdays of Betty and Sarah. Sarah was celebrating her fifth. Rodney Vest of Woodville visited his mother Mrs. Christine Vest on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Sunday guests were Mark and Diane Graves. Also visiting were Mabel Lillard and Judy Smith. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church starting on Sunday, April 19 will have worship services every Sunday at 8:45 a.m. Willis Chapel Church will 1 have 10 a.m. service each * Sunday and Sperryville ’ United Methodist will have 11:15 a.m. worship service * each Sunday. The pastor, the i Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Viewtown news notes Susan Weaver of Culpeper • was a Saturday guest of her | father Charles Dodson and * Charles H. Dodson Jr. ! April Reid was a Sunday | guest of Kim Nethers. Sympathy is extended to ! the Burke family on the pass- ' ing of Theodore Burke. Easter greetings to all Viewtown residents.

Obituaries ■' Wm . ^ - • ... . • f ••• • </V> ,H Bennie Atkins Bennie Atkins Mechanic Bennie Lee Atkins, 76, of Chester Gap died Sunday, April 5 at his residence. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. John Burke and Rev. James Burke. Burial will follow in the Williams Family Cemetery in Chester Gap. Mr. Atkins was born April 22, 1921 in Sperryville, son of Silas William and Rosie Cecil Atkins. He was a mechanic for Wayland Ford Tractor for 25 years and a farmer on the Glendale Farm in Markham for 23 years. He was a member of the Leed’s Ruritan Club in Hume and the Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church in Washington. Surviving are his wife of 54 years Virginia Frazier Atkins; seven children Roger L. Atkins of Hardy, Frances A. Williams and Benjamin A. Atkins, both of Chester Gap, Barbara J. Updike of Front Royal, Ricky D. Atkins and Donna L. Atkins, both of Winchester and Michael G. Atkins of Denver, Col.; a brother Robert J. Atkins of Front Royal and two sisters Dorothy Showers Brown of Markham and Marie Willingham of Bealeton. Also surviving are six grandchildren Christine Atkins Tedrow, Jacqueline Atkins Womack, Benjamin A. Atkins III, Blair A. Atkins, Jennifer N. Heflin and Mark A. Williams. He was predeceased by a daughter Rosie Helen Atkins. Pallbearers will be Roger L. Atkins, Benjamin A. Atkins, Ricky D. Atkins, Michael G. Atkins, Mark A. Williams, Benjamin A. Atkins II, Blair A. Atkins and Robert J. Atkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Frazier Jr., French Monroe, Wayne Monroe, Ron Thompson, Tom McDonald, Jimmy Green, Carl Willingham, Robbie Atkins, Justin Grimsley, Cecil Cameron and Ray Burke. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chester Gap Fire Department, 42 Waterfall Road, Chester Gap, Va. 22623 or to Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Woodrow Leake Born in county Woodrow Wilson (Jimmy) Leake, 74, of Culpeper died Monday, March 30 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Mr. Leake was born in Rappahannock County on Oct. 23, 1923, a son of the late Woodville highlights Jason O’Bannon of Culpeper was a Sunday guest of his grandmother Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill and Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper were Saturday guests of their mother and grandmother Mrs. Audra Crawford. Rodney and Josephine Vest attended a Blue Cross/Blue Shield workshop in Woodstock of Tuesday. Lee and Martha Lou Hitt attended the wedding of John Harding O’Bannon, son of Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon in Richmond on Monday evening. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 A surprise birthday party was given Buster Hitt on March 28. Forty relatives and friends were in attendance for the celebration. Marriage licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. William Martin Petty, r Amissville and Nancy Lee Frazier, Amissville. Jerry Wayne Davis, Montross and Maxie Lane Clark, Culpeper. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. 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 Rejoice in the Resurrection and the Life. Let us take this opportunity to extend to you and your f amity our sincere zois ties for Life, Mope and Peace. 9day you share in the Lords BCessiny. Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home Louise S. & C. Warren Turner, Owners 1200 North Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA • 635-4186 William Judd Leake and Vinia Leake. Mr. Leake was a member of F.T. Baptist Church and was retired from Virginia Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife Mary Ruth Leake of Culpeper; three sons Woodrow W. Leake Jr. of Culpeper, John William Leake of Leon and Clarence Wayne Leake of Palmyra; a daughter Phyllis Leake Woodson of Etlan; 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. He is also survived by two sisters Ruth Meade of Jeffersonton and Shirley May of Catalpa and one brother Bill R. Leake of Culpeper. He was predeceased by Nora Hodges, Rhodie Jenkins, Bertha Johnson, Burgess Leake and Raymond Leake. Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 2 at CloreGeest Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. Douglas Farmer. Burial was in Sperryville Cemetery. Robert Rutherford Born in Flint Hill Robert (Bob) Hunter Rutherford, 65, of Huntly died Thursday, April 2 unexpectantly at his residence. Mr. Rutherford was Jan. 2, 1933 in Flint Hill, son of Nannie Virginia Leake. He was a life long resident of Rappahannock County and retired from William A. Hazel Construction Company. Surviving along with his mother, are his wife of 45 years Lucy Frye Rutherford; daughters Betty J. West of Rockland and Lorrie Tharpe of Egypt Farm; sister Mary Ann Leake of Sperryvillej brothers Thomas Leake of Chester Gap and James Leake of Sperryville; grandsons Brian and Aaron West of Front Royal, Richard Cooper and Tony Tharpe II of Egypt Farm; granddaughters Kaitlyn Cooper and Lauren Tharpe of Egypt Farm; great grandchildren Melissa West and Cody Cross of Front Royal. Mr. Rutherford was predeceased by his step father James W. Leake. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at Turner Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Burial was in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bubby Settle, Jim Donovan, Joel Soorenko, Mark Steele, Brian West and Aaron West. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kaitlyn A. Cooper Scholarship, c/o Debbie Morfitt, Marathon Bank, Front Royal, Va. 22630. ^Woxcb by Randy Minter LIFE EVERLASTING Those who believe that our souls outlive our bodies can use everything from the laws of physics to simple faith to make their arguments. While a scientist may say that energy may be transformed, but does not disappear entirely, a true believer will take immortality as an article of faith. None of us can be entirely sure if our souls endure; however, we can conduct our lives as if they did. Much of this same philosophy is espoused in the words of French author Andre Maurois: "Either the soul is immortal and we shall not die, or it perishes with the flesh, and we shall not know then that we are dead. Live, then, as if you were eternal." We work hard to offer comfort and hope in the midst of loss. We have been offering such solace to families for years, and we would welcome you here. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we take care of the details that can really burden you during a time of loss. Our spacious, peaceful surrounding make you feel at home. If you have questions about our services, call us at 347-3431 "Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises." - Samuel Butler Terrys return from Germany Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Terry and son Mitchell, Jr. have returned home from a six year term of duty with the U.S. Army. Terry having received an honorable discharge and their last station being in Germany. They have purchased and plan to make their home in Broadway. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Terry and their 15 month old son visited Mrs. Irene Terry here on Rt. 522. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst of Culpeper spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and family. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton of Clover Acres were in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon to visit Mrs. Peyton’s uncle, a patient in Mary Washington Hospital. Belated birthday wishes go out to Miss. Shelley Timbers whose day was Tuesday. Cubmaster Joe Peregory and other leaders and scouts spent the weekend at Camp Rock Enon, near Gore, Va., during which time five Weblos crossed over to become Boy Scouts. As always chapel services were held on Sunday morning and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Rosie Wharton has returned to her home in Culpeper after spending some time with Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams. Our congratulations to By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Miss Ashleigh Cannon, a senior at the Rappahannock High School who was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizen Award at their recent meeting held at the Culpeper Methodist Church. Ms. Nina Nethers entertained with a party on Saturday at her home on Richmond Road in honor of the 11th birthday of her daughter Kim. Those attending with good wishes were Krystal and Michael Heflin and Jennifer Peregory. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and son Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville visited in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon. A reminder that the production of “Witness For The Prosecution” put on by Windmore Foundation for Arts will be Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18. There is lim ited seating, so purchase your ticket early. Tickets may be purchased at The Corner Shelf, The Cameleer and Old Dominion One Hour Photo. For information call 547-2555. Birthday greetings are extended to Ronnie Cubbage for today and great wishes to my niece, Patti Knick who adds another year on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Greg Heflin, Michael, Krystal and Jacob, Mrs. Janet Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Ray Wharton dined at the Great American Steak House in Manassas on Saturday evening. Mrs. Nina Peyton accompanied by Mrs. Donna Dodson of Salem way attended the showing of the “Passion Pageant” at the First Baptist Church in Charlottesville Saturday afternoon. For all those who donated or helped in any way for the recent fund drive of the Salem Volunteer Fire and Rescue the department extends thanks and lets you know your continued support is greatly appreciated. Don’t forget Castleton Volunteer Fire Company bingo is held each Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m. Easter greetings to all Boston residents. Give me a call with your Easter visitors. Have a great weekend. Only $4.60 per week (CA{)\ (LHC IliliO Next Deadline fora 1 inch space \P^^) ** OOOO April 23 ANTIQUES ^(ntujiut£& DUCHF.SSE Open Fri., Sal., & Mon., 10 a.m. to S p.m. Sunday 12 to 1 | 15.3 miles from Warrenton on • 211 703-937-57861S) 703-937-4675(H) BUILDERS Smith Drywalling Specializing in quality custom homes and additions All ot your drywall needs! 540-997‘9000 or 997-9913 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd , Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop tot complete Home Deooratmg Service Floot Coverings • Window Treatments Walpaper • Sfcp Covers & UphoMery RestdfiM 3 Convmrcmt Rt 211 AmittvHto.VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, rc. Full Semcr CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (5-10)675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Out "pai/uMud Scutici Fully Insured t6 IftA/u. ZxpmiHu Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CONSTRUCTION BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A ButKJmy PHjmDtng Electrical EXCAVATING Specialized Backboe Service Landscaping, Grading & Trenching (540)675-3901 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Fixing Available Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 Financial/ Business Customized Business Services • Accounting • Bookkeeping • Financial Reports • Money Management • Quickhooks S40-W7-tU4a Lawn Care Chapman Lawnl Service For all your mowing and I mulching needs Residential ft Commercial Call for your i Free Estimate today (540) 635-8062 All Types Free Estimates (540) 778-1573 Kent Jenkins Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) $47*3452 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540) 635-7273 SKdX£d Dj»™ BwNyste, Service Truc* Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drams Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville. VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PtUJELVS Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL » PLUMBING Class .1 Certified Complete l.ine Water Soft I onilitiunrrs free tlshmates im \nr Hiirk 540-875-3249 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Monday-Saturday 8 un. to 9 pm. Sunday 8 am to 3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNSA CALLIGRAPHY Jenkins Small Engine Repair No Job Too Big or Too Small New and Used Parts Available Johnny Jmnkino 540-987-0173 STORAGE SlT.RRYMl.l.F storai.i; CO. Sale lliuuh Stonge Residential ( ommereial Kcasoimlilc Kali's M0/987-8507 SI*EKKV\1LLE. VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sizet Available (540) 341*7000 TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION 937-7541 H & R BLOCK 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Warrenton, VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 TELEVISION GREYST0NETV A APPUANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St. (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra. Jotui Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stove* ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 Lawn Care Reliable Lawn Care mPlus. . . Mowing Trimming Rototilling Planting Weeding Feeding . I all loUau' 340-423-4848 I

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Lease/ security deposit required. 540-675-7171. 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 1 bedroom, plus office On river Washer/ dryer, woodstove, on 5 acres Private, easy access $650/ month 540-9871166 Washington, VA. 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, electric heat and woodstove, washer, storage shed, carport, fenced yard. $600/ month 540-6753228 Washington, VA.: See old rag from your living room! Great views, wrap around deck, modern kitchen, CAC/ heat, plus fireplace and woodstove. 1 year lease No dogs. $1095 540-987-8432. Washington, Va: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on horse facility. Electric heat, woodstove. washer/ dryer Stalls available. $700/ month 540675-3228 7 Rentals Office For Rent: Washington, Va Office Suite in Clopton House, 2 large bnght 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. Family of (our plus two cats . Needs house in good condition , beginning mid- June . call the Nealons at 825 -2774 17 Real Estate For Sale By Owner Rappahannock County, over 4000 sq.ft., 4 bedroom brick rambler, 3-1/2 bath, 3 lireplaces, 17-1/2 acres, mountain views, streams, 50% open. $299,900. Owner 540-987-8789 18 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Chesapeake Bay: Water (ront. protected harbor with pier, electric, well, septic. Owner finance. 1 -5 acre lots. $39,500 and up. 804453-3513. 26 Announcements Good Friday services will be held at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church on Church. Rd. in Lovettsville, VA at 7:30pm. Rutter's 'Requiem' will be performed by the Senior Choir under the direction of Ms Julia Kretsinger. Office ph. 822-5576.__ Maundy Thursday service will be held at New Jerusalem Lutheran Church on Church Rd. in Lovettsville, VA on Thursday. Apr 9th at 7:30pm office ph. 8225576 Parent, June 14th, Fredericksburg. \/A. $10 entry fee. Call for more information, 540-6367717 or 304-262-9152 Public Auction New Merchandise BROOKS AUCTION TRANSFER 9129 Elk Run Rd, Catlett. VA 540-788-1283 703-327-4004 Sat., Apr. 11 @ 6:00 New merchandise Irom major discount warehouse chain: food, electronics. cameras, clothing, household goods, computer software and hundreds of other items. Calvin Neal VAAR - 2084 Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. Estate from Alexandria with Extra Nica Furniture Furniture • Antiques end Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household items We buy or sell ccmprete or partial estates Wei also buy used furyture and hotsehold toms Pda*) avofede CcnagmenS Welcome For kfae rtamacn Cal I (703) 327-4004 E-mail: mosby 0erols com Caivn Neal. VAAR *2064 LW •Scocp' Magmsa VAAR *1309 Dtr Rom Chantey, take Rt 50 3 5 mkes W of Rt 28 (Sully Rd) From Gilberts Corner (RE 15 & 50). 7 mrles E on Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery) Tanna: Cash. Check. MOST Oetxt Cards. Visa, MC. Discover AnnouncemenB day of sale take precedence over pmted material. Found Found April 6th, Watch on Nike ball field in Great Falls 703-4040949 Pager found in Trak Auto parking lot, on Sat, March 28th around 4pm. Call 1-800-823-8201 44 Giveaways 18” Weber barbecue. wheel barrel, good working condition, 4.5hp, 22". electric star lawnmower, Sears Craftsman, needs repairs. 703-481 -6258 after 7pm 27 Inch console TV, Sears brand, free to Free aged horse manure, Waterford/Lovettsville area. Call ahead 540-882-3361. Free to good homebeautiful female Keeshond, 9 yrs old, spayed with shots, good watch dog, likes children 540-439-9455 U.S. Customs has adult dogs up for adoption, ages 1-3 years old All snots, spayed/ neutered, wormed. Ho*rs: 9-4pm. Closed 12-1pm, Monday thru Friday only. Closed on weekends. 540-6357104 ext. 149 44 Giveaways Mini-Rex Rabbits free to good home. 540-9878378 Purebred black angus bulls 540-937-4900. Bull Mastive pup. tan with black masked face, wearing black leash, found on Glade Dr. vicinity of Quarter Master Field. Call: 703-2640453 Lost Iranian Passportlost in Annandale. in the beginning of March. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts please call Rose. 703642-8467 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Clothing Sale- quality girls Easter & cotillion dresses, casual clothes. (Zoe, Sylvia Whyte, Guess), shoes, barely worn, excellent condition. 703-893-1936 AKC Bull Terrier puppies 304-267-2239 oorgi Pups, aku, Pembroke. Tri-sable. ready 4-22 Deposit will hold. $500/ up Will deliver. 540-941-8181 Golden Retriever pups, AKC, beautiful and plump, shots & wormed, ready to go $350 540347-3550 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 65 Services Business Tru-Built Construction: Class A Builder. No job to small or to large. Additions, garages, renovations. specializing in roofing, and decks, 30 years experience, tree estimates, bondable Mike (540) 349-3381 Chris (540) 351-6077 67 Services, Financing Mortgage 1 st & 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 Mortqqaqe 69 Services Home Improvement SPECIALTY PAINT AND SPACKLE Vinyl Siding Full Service Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. TU Or* Stop tar ocmpw nmOnMnjSm fto Cwrgi • HMbb Timm WAhjh • Sfr Com t ltM»i AnttMM « OmmwcM An Amm.su.VA 937-5500 Services Miscellaneous All Male chat line; Private connections, Bulletin (800) 776-6253. $1.25/min Visa/MC 1900-537-6266 $1.69/min 18+ Grainer Adv. 250 Center Dr., Newport Beach. CA 92660 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. $1,900 00/obo Call Jason at 703-392-6636. Volks wagon 1969 Beetle. needs restoration, dark blue, $1,000/ best offer. (703)777-6331. Automobiles 02 1994 Toyota Tercel,57000 miles,2dr.,4 speed standard, AM/FM Sterieo Cassette(4speakers) rear defrost.(runs perfectly, Never had a breakdown) 1 owner; 34mpg;no AC:$4600.00;still under warrenty.call 815-2005. 87 Nissan Pathfinderloaded, mint condition, S5500. 703-777-0010 89 Cherokee Jeep 4x4, 6 Cyl.-Good Mechanical Cond -98.000 miles $6199 00 (540)9878121. (540)675-3033. 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 Cadillac 1983 OeVille blue, 4 door, electric windows, new exhaust Good condition. 80k miles $875.00 or best offer (304)725-0505. Cadillac 1993 Sedan DeVille SE. automatic, loaded, black/ black leather interior, 37,000 miles, exceptional condition, custom cover, $17,900 540-955-1128. Chevrolet 1969 Camaro SS 327, Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything, mint condition, beautiful car must see, sacrifice $9,500 00/ best offer or trade 540-8771623 Chevrolet 1983 Camaro Z-28: Black, power everything, current Virginia inspection, $2,500 (703)777-6331 Donate your car. Heritage For the Blind. Tax Deductible Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors with ad #1285. 1-800-2-donate Ford 1974 LTD-400 cubic inch, 2 door, 156K miles, $900 00 703338-3109 Ford 1987 Escort 2door hatchback, 4speed, runs well, new inspection/ brakes, $900/ best otter Call after 6 30pm, 540-937-5794 Ford 1987 Tempo, 5speed, highway miles, 1 owner, records available. $1000/ best otter 540349-4931, leave message 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 tor Highschool student $4,000 540-554-2347 Honda, 1993, Accord EX, sunroof, ABS, 80k miles, excellent condition, $9,000 540-3383607. Lincoln 1988 Continental sedan, 133K, classic brown, great condition, $3000. 540-338-2884. Mazda 1992 MX3 - 69K miles, great condition, $5995/obo. 540-7883231. Pontiac 1984 sedan Parisean, runs OK, current VA inspection, 97,000 miles Asking $750. Must sell. 3414673 anytime Pontiac 1994 Grand AM. 69k miles. 4-door, ac, auto, cruise, am/fm cassette, new brakes, inspection 5k warranty. Very Clean, $7600. 703777-3445 Toyota 1989 Celica, perfect inside/ paint/ mechanically, AC. automatic, power steering, OD, CD changer, 86K, below Bluebook, $4450/ obo. 540-675-2045. 1994 Range Rover - long wheel base. Spacious. well maintained luxury truck with sable leather interior Extras: Lens protector grills, brush bar. tow package, custom wheels, luggage rack A fine ride on the highway or off road. $26,00000. Call 540662-8840 or 540-2535187 1995 Chevy CK2500 Silverado. ext-cab, 7 4L, 4wd, black ^silver. PW, PB. PS. power seats, AC, stereo w/cass, heavy duty towing package, 28K miles, like new, 540-364-2856 Chevrolet 1984 Pick-up truck: straight 6 cylinder, 3 speed on the column Body in great shape. Engine runs well, needs some work. Excellent tires $1,200 00/060. 540-987-9222. Ford 1972 Pick-up, Rebuilt 460, Cam, 780 Holly, Dana rear end, CD player, tool box. Runs great $2,595/ obo 703450-3978. Ford 1987 F150- 4x4 Lariat, automatic, rebuilt 302 engine, new paint, good tires, excellent condition. $5400. 540-3641518. Ford 1989 F250 XLT. 4X4. 7 3 liter diesel, new brakes, tires, reese hitch, auto, a/c, cass, excellent condition. 540592-3295 or (E) 540592-9008 Ford 1995 Ranger XLT, 5-speed, power steering, AC, anti-lock, bedliner, chrome bumpers/ wheels, 22k miles, garage-parked, excellent condition, $7900. 703450-0385 Jeep Waqoneer 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. Toyota 1991 Landcruiser: 96K miles, New brakes/tires/battery/alt., excellent condition. $16,500 00/offer. 540675-2597. Toyota 1996 RAV 4, 2WD, 2-door, AC, alloy wheels, 4-speaker stereo with CD. theft deterrent system, $16,000 540-364-2856 1992 Ford Aerostat XLT- 4x4, 111K miles, excellent condition, $7000. Call 703-3643038 evenmqs. Dodga 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 304728-6510 or 777-1111 ext 371. Plymouth 1984 Minivan, automatic, power steering, power brakes.engine just rebuilt with warranty, new brakes/ radiator. April inspection. $2450/best otter. 703777-5327. 88 Motorcycles Harley Davidson 1997 Sportster XL1200 Custom, garaged, fully loaded with extra Hariey 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. Parte & 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, Call 703-777-7174 SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (if purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cats and trucks Open Mon Sal.9-5 • Closed Sun Located Bt. 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 JAABids& 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 540825-0476 tor a list of equipment. 4-1,4-8-98 *100635 Sperryville Methodist Church receiving bids tor refurbishment of outside of church building Interested contractors contact Francis Payne 9878303. Bid deadline May 1. 4-8,4-15,4-22,4-29 #102077 mi Lesa| IU I Notices 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 consider 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 i to use an additional room in the barn for schoolrelated purposes. Properly 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, it 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 4-1,1-8,4-15-98 #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 consider the following application: AMENDED #98-03-05 & AMENDED #98-03-06 Susan Hoffman and Michael J Bmiek, 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) ( &(D); Additional Standards in 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 wntten 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, 4-15-98 #100028 PONT FORGET! MOTHER’S DAY IS FAST APPROACHING: Tell mom how much you love her with a Mother'* Day greeting in the Times Community Newspaper*. $25 lor a lxl, additional $15 lor a photo insert.

4A4 Legal IV I Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ol 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, i 998 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 classes/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(8) 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. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-1,4-8-98 #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 ORDER 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 Allen 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 tiled 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 parlies 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 tne 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 fo 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 fife 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 PO Box 6 Washington, VA 22747 Phone 540-675-3421 Seen and Agreed: George W Johnston, III Counsel tor: Lorenzo Harris, Norma J. Allen and Luverxa Wilson 3-18,3-28,4-1.4-8 *97480 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 parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their wruten comments to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747-022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-1,4-8,4-15-98 #100558 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN RE: NAME CHANGE OF MAYALENE EGLANTINE BALDASSINI-MONK A Minor Child. CH >8-14 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 ol 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 lor 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 CH He|p v I Wanted 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, modern equipment, plenty of work. EOE. Phone Norman @ 703-335-2255 for more info. Housekeepers WE NEED careful, detail-oriented, dependable and reliable HOUSEKEEPERS to fill several full-time openings. We offer new enthusiasm, new energy, new attitude, new management and netv 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 Sc Middle Streets ^ WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 12747 ■■ A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to ofTer: •Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training ••10IK Retirement Plan •$-40,000-1- Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No experience necessary . You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 RixeyviUe Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Patricia Mills Employment $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/ other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. 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 Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007, ATW, Inc. Owner-Operator Teams All East/West, Earn $170,000 plus p/yr. 1800-948-6723. ATW, Inc. Tr/Tri Drivers. All Teams, All East-West All Hood-Condos, Trip Average 5,800 Miles, Top Pay Package 1-800948-6723. BARN HELP FT/PT for a large horse facility in Middleburg. Some experience necessary. Please call (540) 6875853 or fax resume (540) 687-3084 BRICKLAYERS $18/hr. Foreman needed for long-term 4yr. project, in Springfield. Must be exp. with trans. Call between 8-5. 1-800526-3281. Carpenter (Framing) Oak Ridge Builders in Leesburg seeks experienced full time Frame Carpenter looking for a team player that plans on sticking around Call Sarah at 703-7775435. EOE CARPENTRY Needed: Experienced carpenters & laborers & piecework crews. Work iin Fauquier, Prince William & Culpeper Co. 540-9375057 CARPENTERS Carpenters, Helpers/Laborers. Framing & Trim Waterford/Leesburg area. 540-937-5252 CDLTRUCK DRIVERS WANTED Exp. & refs, required. Current medical card. Call toll free at: 888-627-1979 CLEANING (OFFICE) Approx. 5-7 hours per week. Please fax experience, references and hourly wage requirements to (540) 347-2379 EDUCATION WRITER Journalist wanted to cover busy “schoolc” beat for local weekly newspaper. Some experience preferred, but will consider talented entry-level person with proven writing ability and a passion for accuracy. Contact Robin Earl, managing editor, 540347-4222; send dips and resume to 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 FARM LABOR Alpaca/llama breeding farm in Gainesville. VA. Wednesday thru Sunday, 40 hrs./wk. mucking bams and paddocks. Male/Female, must be dependable, ref. required. Call (703)754-4019 (If no answer, leave message) Education RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM Is searching for two outstanding teachers. Positions are opening tor the 1998-99 school year in: KINDERGARTEN SPECIAL EDUCATION Successful candidates must have: -a history of outstanding performance as a teacher -a Virginia teaching certificate -commitment to continuous learning and teamwork -demonstrated instructional excellence. For application, call 540-987-8773. Deadline is April 20,1998 General Laborer Janitor, maintenance, yard person needed. Call 540-347-9026 LANDSCAPE CREW Local landscape company seeking landscape crew leader/landscape crew workers. Must have experience in installation, grading, maintenance, etc. Must have valid drivers license & own transportation. Good starting pay & benefits. Please Call (540) 937-3153 leave a message. EOE MECHANIC Midas-Warrenton needs working mechanic & mechanics assistant. Call John or Bob 540-341-0033 NURSE Rappahannock County School System is now accepting applications for the position of school nurse. Successful candidate will have LPN certification, excellent communication skills, experience and a history of working as a part of a team. This is a ten month position. Deadline for applications is April 20, 1998. Call 540-9878773 for application. ROOF REPAIR NOVA Co. seeking repair person w/min. 5 yrs. exp. w/all types of roofing. Must have clean VA license Excellent pay & benes. Truck provided. FT only. (703) 742-0835 SHEETMETAL MECHANICS Hourly work. Must have good driving record. Work all over No. VA. area. Call 703-368-6204 TREE CLIMBER Excellent career opportunity. Pay negotiable, all benefits. Mandatory drug test. Drivers license, CDL preferred. Bartlett Tree Experts 703-536-3820 WELDER Certified. For steel fabrication shop. Yoder Steel Corporation 703-369-2329 Welder Needed Must be experienced in all types of welding & have a good driving record Call 540-347-9026 Accounts Payable Clerk Northern Virginia Publisher is seeking an entry-level full-time accounts payable clerk. Duties include data entry, A/P coding, processing invoices, processing payments, clerical duties, and customer service. Computer experience a must. A/P experience helpful. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: • Health and Dental Coverage • 401K Plan • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan • Life Insurance Fax cover letter, resume, salary history, and salary requirements to (703) 435-9754 or mail to: Arcom Publishing, Inc. 13873 Park Center Rd., Ste. 301 Herndon, VA 20171-3285 Attention: Accounting Manager Circulation Assistant' 20 hours per week (flexible). Data entry skills required. Please contact: Ron Sauer Circulation Manager Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 (703) 437-5400 A Award-winning group of community newspapers seeks entry-level paginator to be part of a team. Knowledge of QuarkXpress essential. Some newspaper and copyediting experience preferred. Will train. Send resume to: Janet Rems Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 Fax: (703) 437-6019 E-mail: nvtimes@aol.com (advertising rep' Seeking energetic, outgoing Sales person with "can do" attitude to join growing Northern VA newspaper company. Lucrative Fairfax County territory available. Minimum 2 years experience preferred. Opportunity includes great earning potential & competitive benefits package Principals only. Fax resume & salary requirements in confidence tO: L. Schilling (703) 435-9754 EOE (Times fou.iii.ii.nmui.ua Northern Virginia ^__> Too Late to Classify Mowing, light hauling, mulching, caretaking, and other odd jobs, etc. Good local references and experience. Call Chris 9878409. Your equipment or mine. Cozy 3 bedroom house with deck and yard. Basement,, washer, dryer, $700/• month. Security deposit. References. Call 675-3881 day, 987-8870 evening. Bring your Horses! I 3 acs w/board fencing on *< 3 sides. New 4 BR 2 BA J* home. Just 15 min. from Warrenton. $117,900 J. Sherry Snyder r Remax Regency r 540-341-7979 ! 540-675-4901 • Volkswagen 1973 Bee- ' tie - great body, metallic Jpurple, new exhaust, ,■ runs good. $2500/bo « 703-476-4878. • A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn «• and start our family. 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Residents prepare for Easter Happy Easter! May this be the dawn of a new beginning for all of us. Amissville United Methodist Church will celebrate Maundy Thursday on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. There will be communion, readings, stripping of the sanctuary, and the draping of the cross. Nursery is provided through five years of age. On Friday, April 10 eggs will be colored from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church by all children wishing to participate. Their annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Children should bring a basket or container to put in the eggs they find. A small program will be held in the sanctuary while the eggs are hidden. Everyone is welcome. Easter morning, there will be a Sunrise Service on the lawn at the Amissville United Methodist Church Methodist Church starting at 6:25 a.m. The service will be followed by a breakfast prepared by the United Methodist men in the Social Hall. During the 11 a.m. service, flowers will be placed on a large cross which will W1CU UC II1UVCU UULDiUC. \JUCOt3 and visitors are welcome. Easter Sunrise Service for Amissville Baptist Church will be held on Red Oak Mountain on Sunday, April 12 at 6 a.m. The church van will leave the church at 5:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. After the Sunrise Service, there will be an Easter Sunday Breakfast at the church beginning at 8 a.m. Morning worship will be held at 11 a.m.; however, evening service is canceled. The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is celebrating its 45th year of service to our community. In 1997, they responded to 572 calls. As we all know, equipment wears out and becomes obsolete and must be replaced. Donations are the backbone of every nonprofit organization and our fire and rescue company is no exception. An ambulance that was purchased in 1983 is no longer reliable as it once was. Fund raising efforts to replace it and other equipment is now underway. Please mail your dona By GLENDA GUM tions to Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, P.O. Box 147, Amissville, Va. 20106. Our sincere thanks is extended to all of our men and women who volunteered their time to answer when they were needed. Volunteers are always in demand to answer calls, help raise funds, maintain equipment, or perform administrative tasks. The echo throughout our schools is “Spring Break! Spring Break!” Rappahannock County Schools will be closed April 8-10. Culpeper County Schools will be observe Spring Break April 9-14.1 hope everyone gets lots of rest and returns to school ready to tackle the last two months of school! Report cards go home with Culpeper County stu dents on the first day back. The Culpeper Pregnancy Center will hold its Walk for Life on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. beginning at Culpeper Baptist Church. Obtain brochures through your church or call Lindy Dimeo at 829-1004. April 10 is a very special person’s birthday, my sister, Lynette Wells. I am also very proud to congratulate Lynette on her upcoming graduation from college. After 28 years of marriage, raising two children, who gave her and Ralph two grandchildren, and while working full- time, Lynette will walk across the stage on May 9 to receive her degrees in Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. We will be the loudest cheering section in the stands. Happy birthday wishes are also extended to Elaine Thornton on April 8 and Sharon Fitzpatrick on April 10. The Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC) recently initiated a new project in collaboration with the Washington homes welcome visitors Bobbie Jo Brown spent Friday night and Saturday with Jessica Estes and her family. Mrs. Kim Vest and son Kirkland of Flint Hill were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and family. Phil Butler of Falls Church spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Alice Butler. Charlie Butler of Woodville joined them for dinner on Saturday night. Katie Welch of Flint Hill and Rachael Berta spent Saturday night with Mrs. Alice Butler. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser and they had dinner in Luray. Our sympathy to Betty Williams and family in Front Royal on the passing of her husband Gardiner. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Happy birthday to Ellen Mustoe and Richard Simmonswho will celebrate their days on Thursday, April 9 and to Patsy Baker on Sunday, April 12. Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown, Lucy Burnham, Bonnie Cave, Margo Haynes, Sandra Jenkins, Ellen Mustoe, Margaret Jenkins and Rev. Phil Bailey attended the Passion Play at the Baptist Church in Charlottesville on Saturday evening. En route home they had dinner at the Golden Corral. There will be a Holy Thursday Service of Light at the Washington Baptist Church on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Plan to attend and bring a friend to this service in remembrance of our Lord. The Washington Baptist Church is having an Easter egg hunt and party on Saturday for preschoolers through grade six beginning at 11 a.m. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Best wishes to Troy and Patsy Baker who will celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 14. Our condolences to the family of Robert Rutherford who passed away last Thursday at his home in Huntly. A friendly reminder that the Washington Baptist Church is in need of good items for Grandma’s Attic and bake goods for the bake sale on Saturday, April 25 at the annual Spring event. Items may be left at the church or call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. Bake sale goods can be delivered to the church on Friday evening, April 24 or bring on Saturday morning. All proceeds will go toward the building fund, so the community is urged to support this worthy cause. Updike receives scholarship Scott Updike, a sophomore at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a scholarship to pursue his studies in animal and poultry sciences. The son of Randall and Tbni Updike of Washington, he has been named a recipient of the $500 Lou H. Dixey Beef Industry Student Leader Scholarship for the coming academic year. He is a member of the Block and Bridle Club, and he participates in the university honors program. He has been named to dean’s academic list. Culpeper Juvenile Court, schools, and the Commonwealths Attorney to bring Accountability Conferencing to the community. PDRC will train volunteer conference facilitators to lead the conferences in which young offenders take responsibility for what they did, hear from those who have been affected, and, in combination with the victim, describe how to repair the harm they caused by their actions. Beginning Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. volunteers will complete 20 hours of resolve training. If you are interested in being a facilitator, contact the Accountability Conferencing Project Coordinator at PDRC at 347-6650. Your help is needed. Please submit your news for me by noon on Sunday in the box at Hackley’s Store. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. John B. Spindle and wife to Michael J. Donahue II and wife, lots 15 and 16, block two, section D, plat four, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $75,000. Richard C. Helmer and other, trustee to Helga M.C. First Time Offered! Business/Investment Opportunity - You can purchase Lot 6 (2.1 acres), Lot 5 (2.1 acres), or Lot 4 (4 acres) - all with commercial zoning on Route 211 west of the village of Sperryville. View, river frontage, sewer line, Lot 4 offers woods & Shenandoah National Park boundary. Lot 4 - $80,000. Lots 5 & 6 - $87,500. Eileen M. Day, Realtors 540) 675-3033. Washington, Virginia ^ I'-nuiil ■ emdr@ns.gcmlink MEADOWOOD: Woodville, VA: Colonial house with lots of large rooms, Thornton River frontage and guest house. Home has gourmet kitchen, breakfast rm., dining room, formal living room, family room, large center hall, 5 bedrooms, study, rec room, 4 bathrooms and more on 9+/- acres. $285,000. F.T. VALLEY: Sperryville, VA: Spectacular views from large custom brick Rambler. Main floor amenities include formal living and dining rooms, family room, kitchen, laundry, master suite, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and glassed porch. Downstairs den with fireplace and bar, bedroom, bathroom and 2 work/storage rooms. $250,000. CHURCH MOUSE: Sperryville, VA: Restored country Gothic Church converted to - Gift/Craft shop in desirable downtown Sperryville. Established business also for sale separately. Building listed in Historic Register. Attached apartment in rear. Stream, parking lot and storage bldg. Perfect retirement situation . $149,500. Rick Kohler 937-6146 Real Estate III m 675-1373 ~ April Showers of Savings Through April 18th We Have What You Heed For Spring GARDEN CENTER OPEN new shipments anivina daily! Mulches Mowers Soil rertilizers Paints String Trimmers Insect, Weed Control Soil Conditioners > Livestock Equipment • Fencing AMD MORE! WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP 143 Washington Street (Just 1 block off Rt. 29S) STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat., 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 347-7100 Member of VA Nurssryrmns Assoc Schweikert, 27.924 acres, Stonewall District. $185,000. Roy B. Leake and wife to Rappahannock County Farm Bureau, Inc., 1.266 acres, Piedmont District. $160,000. Charles W. Dodson to Christine Virginia Timbers and others, 2 acres, Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office RECENTLY RENOVATED farmhouse, 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/bam & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre open and wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http:IIJefferson-Umd.com QJ Farms-Land-Residential-Commercial Designed for Entertaining!!! Custom-built log/frame country home designed for casual hut elegant entertaining. Sited on a beautifully manageable landscaped acre w/3 BRs, 3 BAs, oversized decks & balconies to enjoy mountain views. Located between Rapp. & Old Dominion Hunts. Perfect hunt box! Within walking distance to historic Washington, VA. $285,000 Call Bill or Lisa. Syria Mountain Estates - 6+1- wooded acre lot with beautiful countryside views. Grvenants apply. No HOA dues. $21,500. Call Lisa. "Black Diamond Farm" - 179+/- acres Etlan farm. 4 BR Farmhouse, bams, eauip. shed & outbuildings. Mostly open, roljing, fenced & cross fenced land w/mountain views, bold streams, several ponds, apple & peach orchard. $660,000. Call Carl. Covington River Frontage - 9.6+/- lovely wooded acres with stream and road frontage. $55,000. Call Lisa. New Listing! Near Uno. 66.25+/- acres just off Rt. 231. Several elevated potential building sites & streams. Approx. 25% open with balance in mixed hardwixxls. $149,000. Call Carl. Rappahannock County - 18+/- wooded acres with road frontage & spring. REDUCED to $69,900. Call Usa Rappahannock County LAND with springs, streams or river and VIEWS! 5+ acres from $59,000 12+ acres @ $109,000 25 acres from $79,000 36 to 66 acres from $110,000 to $143,572 100 acres to 270 acres from $2,300/acre The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 EQUAL MOUSING OPPORTUNITY ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FARLEY - Situated on 103 picturesque acres, is a two-story plantation home, circa 1792, which has been meticulously restored. The exquisite 6,000 sq. ft. Manor Home features 11.5 ft. ceilings, 10 fireplaces, heart of pine floors, well proportioned rooms and remarkable attention to detailing & craftsmanship. A Virginia & National Registered Historic Landmark. $1,285,000 FLINT HILL - Great owner terms on this 255 acre farm located in Old Dominion Hunt territory! Offering includes restorable Farmhouse, large stocked pond, income-producing orchards, and exceptional building sites with panoramic views. $779,000 CASTLETON- This adorable renovated 2 BR Cottage offers new pine floors, beautiful stone FP, new kitchen with skylight, bay window to enjoy the mountain views and 5 pretty acres. $129,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Natural by Design Rappahannock Timberwrights Ltd. Design / Build The Farm House & Mountain Home Company Hand Crafted Homes of Value & Integrity Old & New World Construction Robert Etchells 540-675-1966 Model Home Washington. Virginia Open by Appointment