Rappahannock News, April 15, 1998

* ‘I.V ■ ir F. <■ ' «> (. 121st Year ... No. 15 Rappahannock: County’s NewspaperS&xJfiff.*^^^* ' #,y ^, ^ .. “ ;; Phone (540) 675*3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Two apply for seat on board By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County School Board will soon choose a replacement for the seat left vacant by Piedmont District School Board Member Dennis Wingfield. The cut off for those applying for consideration by the board for the position was Tuesday. Applying as candidates are: Dorothy C. Butler and Aline B. Johnson. Wingfield said he had heard various interpretations on why he resigned and felt the matter should be made clear. He left the board due to dismay and disagreement with the way a board decision concerning a line item on this year’s school budget was handled, he said. The item concerned a step-increase for a school system employee. Wingfield said the board had, by consensus at it$jMarch meeting, decided to approve the stepincrease. He said a couple of weeks later he got a call from School Board Chair Dr. John Tble who told him that they (the other four members of the boa^d) had decided to “take back the decision” concerning that step-increase. He said he told Tble that he did not think decisions of the board should be made by phone and in fact it was a questionable proceedure. He also told Tble he felt the entire matter had not been properly handled. Wingfield said he got a call from another board member also saying they had changed their minds on the matter on the same day. See BOARD, Page A7 And they’re off! *\ ^ ' . t Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Th® start of the second phase of the annual Easter Egg Hunt which was held at the Washington fire hall Saturday. J Responsibilities of Town Council are seated in law By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer This is the first of a two-part series on the upcoming Washington Town Council election. On May 5, qualified residents of the Town of Washington will vote for their new Town Council. The roles and responsibilities of the seven members of the town council are defined by the Washington Town Charter, copies of which are available from Kaye Kohler in the town hall. Enacted by the Virginia General Assembly in 1985, the charter also codifies the powers of the town and its ordinances. To serve on the council, a person must first be a qualified voter of the town. State law also requires the council members be residents of the town at least 30 days prior to their election and continuing for the duration of their terms of office. All council members attend monthly meetings and most, if not all, serve as workers or chair various committees. It is not unusual for council members to serve on several different committees at the same time because of the workload of the council. Though the positions are nonpaid, except for small monthly stipends for attending meetings, the time it takes to manage the town’s business is considerable. The mayor is the presiding officer of the council. His or her primary duties, besides ceremonial, are to move business through the meetings and, according to the charter, ensure that “the duties of the various town officers are faithfully performed.” Unlike some mayoral positions, the Mayor of the Town of Washington votes like any other council member and has neither tie-breaking nor veto power. The mayor is also expected to serve on committees and sign the council’s official business correspon See ELECTION, Page A7 Happenings This Week • April 16, at 7 p.m. the second Gateway Committee community meeting at the Sperryville fire hall. • April 17, John Tippett, executive director of FOR will be the speaker at the library from 7:30-9:30p.m. as part of the “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Speaker . Series. • April 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the Creative Community Youth Council plans a work day for the elders to benefit senior citizens. Meet at Carrigan’s School House in Washington, Va. Residents are invited to participate and help with yard work, deep cleaning, painting, putting in gardens and whatever else may need to be done. Dinner will be served after the clean up. • April 18, at 6:30 p.m. the annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be held at Rappahannock High School. • April 22, no pre-school story hour at the library. It has been rescheduled to April 29. • April 22, at 2 p.m. Triad will meet at the Washington fire hall. • April 24 and 25, at 7:30 p.m. Ki Theatre presents Poetry Circus sponsored by the Many Faces of Poetry Project. The cost is $6 for adults. Students admitted free of charge. Call 675-1819 for information or reservation. -Ill* 1 If II ■■III ell 03700 *' 23050 lb Rappahannock News P O Bon 59 Washington. Va 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Proposed budget reviewed By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Treasurer Louise Van Dort presented her preliminary version of the 1998-99 Washington town budget to the town council at its regular monthly meeting on April 8. “There’s a lot of money in the bank,” said Van Dort, with “$65,000-85,000 in retained earnings. But there are still bills and quarterly payments to be made.” Her April 5 memorandum showed projected consolidated income of $208,700 for . the new fiscal year. Expense categories included administration, capital expenses, capital programs, capital reserves, employee expenses, maintenance, operations, and contributions to such projects as the July 4 fireworks fund, the fire and rescue company, development of the Visitors Welcome Center and webpage, and a town brochure. Elaine Viguerie, challenger for the treasury post, left the meeting without comment in the middle of Van Dort’s presentation. With no town tax other than the Food and Lodging tax, the town is heavily dependent upon the tourist trade. Many of the council members running for reelection strongly support income diversification. Van Dort and others observed that the unusually mild winter weather contributed to a very good financial year for town businesses. Only about $10,000 comes in from the town’s share of the annual state bank franchise tax. The town partially subsidizes water costs. Council member Ray Gooch requested that Van Dort prepare a special report of actual waterworks expenses, by category, reflecting the amount of the subsidy. The report will be available soon. Van Dort’s account summary for the month showed total town assets at mtre than $187,747. In an interview following the meeting, Van Dort pointed out and clarified discrepancies in the meeting handout. Cash accounts in Farmers and Merchants Bank and Rappahannock National Bank were subtracted instead of added. The corrected total town cash assets exceeds $238,000 and total consolidated assets are $242,342.03. Official records are correct. Approximately $28,000 remains restricted for spending on Washington Fire Company’s fire truck loan, the sewer fund, and water works reserves. Washington Waterworks pumped 1,051,400 gallons in March, billing 722,472. Payments of $3,733.56 were collected, with $3,255.03 remaining due. More than $4,300 in charges accrued since the last billing date. “We are making an effort to be more diligent about collecting,” said Van Dort. Waterworks fees The council considered Van Dort’s proposal to increase the waterworks reconnection fee paid when property owners reactivate meters in previously unoccupied dwellings. She explained that it costs the town $12 a month in fixed operating costs to have water available to each unit whether the meter is running or not. Some property owners refuse to pay the monthly fee, even going so far as personally reconnecting their water supply after it has been turned off. Van Dort does not want to remove the meters because of the expense, but believes the reconnection fee “should be set at such a rate that it is not cost effective to play games with (the billing).” Tbwn lawyer Frank Reynolds and council member Peter Skowronski proposed that, rather than increase the fee, the waterworks should “just let the (monthly) fees continue to accrue" at 1.5 percent interest per month, plus the regular $50 reconnection fee. This amount would have to be paid prior to water service being reinstated. The council generally agreed without a formal vote. Committee reports No Planning Commission or Wastewater Committee meetings were held during the month. Wastewater chairman Charlie Tbmpkins estimated See COUNCIL, Page A7 Iitt Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValtey KEEPER OF THE KEYS: Sgt. Don Deitrich, first line supervisor for the county jail. Striking a balance between authority and control By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff' Writer This is the first in a series of stories profiling the men and women behind the scenes in the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Don Deitrich is one of five officers in the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office who work as jailers but, as hell tell you. being a jailer does not mean you just sit and guard the jail. In fact, being a jailer is akin to being a kind of hotel manager only his “guests” don’t check out. Deitrich is the first line supervisor at the jail here. Capt. Mitch Hitt is the chief jailer. Deputies Mark Currence, Steve Scott and Andy Berry are the other jailers and sometimes Deputy James Leake, who fills the court services position, also doubles as a jailer. They work on split shifts. Their duties include mov ing prisoners from the jail back and forth to court on days when court is in session. This is an additional duty in the course of a day’s work at the jail. They must also transport or pick up prisoners to or from other jurisdictions for trials and that takes a deputy out of the work force here for almost the entire shift if not beyond. ‘ The jailer on duty must also wait on customers who come in to the office such as those seeking permits. And, there is always the paperwork. It is so excessive at times that you could have a full time person doing nothing but that. Unfortunately, that won't happen. The filling out of forms and reports is yet another facet of the job for all personnel. Deitrich said sometimes it’s even like babysitting, the charges are not babies but See COPS, Page A4 ?

District Court Docket • . r.. ....—— ......_■ o' :A! .x, * ' ^ :> :';K> ■ . .. 1 Wi- ’ :V- \ •'*' ^ A - The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, March 17 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: William John Miasek, no registration in possession, complied with law. Jeanne Patricia O’Connor, 70/55, continued to Dec. 15, $50 cost. David Michael O'Shaughnessy, 70/55, $45/30. Daniel L. Retter, reckless driving. 86/55, driver improvement class, review July 21, $30 cost, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Juan Reyes, no valid inspection, $25, suspended, $3,0 cost. v> -v•' •Sarah Crain Riley, improper lane change, $25/30. Johit Thomas Sale III, 77/55, $66/30. Sarah Taft Schantz, 78/55, $69/30. Carrie Diane Schendel, 79/55, $72/30. George John Debold Seargeant, 73/55, $54/40. Mark Jeffrey Sekol, 70/55, $45/30. Melissa Kay Sibert, 69/55, $42/30. William T. Slingluff, 70/55, $45/30. Catherine V. Spindle, 70/55, $45/30. Pet of the Week ..^ ■ . —- -■ -v ... Cajun, a 2- to 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback Houndmix male, found on Route 729, Laurel Mills Road, is looking for a good home. Also up for adoption are: Cody, a 2- to 3-year-old male, neutered, sable and white collie, needs a fenced yard; Lucky, a 4-year-old male husky-mix, neutered, needing a home with a fenced yard and no other pets; Moriah, 1- to 2-year-old female brown and white beagle, found in Amissville; Demi, a female, spayed, 6- to 7-year-old shepherd-mix, needs a home with caring, loving family; and Spot, a 7- to 8-year-old male, neutered liver and white springer spaniel, doesn’t show age, well taken care of, needs loving home with fenced yard. The animal shelter has many other pets for adoption: The shelter is located near the county landfill in Amissville. FARM DAYS SALE SATURDAY, APRIL 18 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Come for lunch. Free hotdoas and drinks. 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B&B SERVICE CENTER __VS ’ll* Spcrryvillc, VA • 540-987-8686 Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahanuock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21 Elsewhere in the U.S....$27.°°/year Name ____ Address __ City_ I State Zip. I Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: I Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 | Old Address: This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: I I The Rappahannock Afcwv(ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. Victoria L. Squier, 70/55, $45/40. Clem Emory Stewart, 70/55, $45/30. Paul Eugene Stonecipher, defective equipment, $35/40. Richard J. Thiel, 70/55, driver improvement class, review July 21, $30 cost. Scott Reid Thomas, 72/55, $51/30. Karen Faye Valles, 71/55, continued to April 14. Jennifer Lynn Wentzel, ,70/55, $45/40. Timothy White, reckless driving, 80/55, reckless driving 112/55, no class “C” driver’s license, attempt to elude, continued to April 14. Hong Yu, 72/55, driver improvement class, review June 21, $30 cost. Tammy J. Bragg, capias FTA, dismissed. Daniel Parker Mason, 69/55, driving on a suspended license, continued to April 14. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, April 7 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: David Charles Starkie, assault and battery, $50 cost, continued six months to Nov. 10. Derek Lagree Myers, suspension/revocation of license, continued to April 14. Prudence Mathews, review bond forfeiture, show cause, dismissed, suspend $500 forfeiture of bond. Nicole Leeanne Moore, show cause, failure to pay fines, dismissed. Mary Lee Henry, 44/25, $57/30. Julie Modzelewski, 40/25, $45/30. Nicole Leeanne Moore, possession of marijuana, continued to May 5. Robert Edward Amos, DUI-accident, $500 fine, $400 suspended, 60 days in jail, suspended, driver’s license suspended one year, $50 cost. Danny B. Craig, defective equipment, $35/40. Wendi Lynn James, no registration in possession, complied with law, no county sticker, $35/30. Anna Maria McClung, no seat belt, $25. Edward Forrest Sause, no county sticker, $25/30, no seat belt, $25. Don Sylvester Thompson, illegal dumping, nolle prosecute. Mike P. Mitchell, peace bond, curse and abuse, charges dismissed, complied with law. Peggy A. Charles, seat belt violation, $25. Matthew Lynn Knave, no inspection, $35/40, unauthorized use of inspection sticker, $35/2. Franklin E. Pannell, 69/55, $42/30. Stacy Suzanne Scott, seat belt violation, $25. Randy Lynn Smoot, 70/55, $45 suspended, $30 cost. David Scott Tweedie, 69/55, driver improvement class, review Aug. 4, $30 cost. Jose Acebo, 70/55, $45/30, no seat belt, $25. Kimberly Soutter Atkins, 68/55, reduced to defective equipment, $35/30. Neal Ryan Atkins, failure to drive to right of center, driver improvement class, review Nov. 10, $30 cost. Nancy Sue Beakes, 68/55, $39/30. Wlodzimie lielkowski, 70/55, $45/30. Paul Mahoney Bledsoe, 69/55, $42/30. Joseph William Brown Jr., 67/55, $36/30. Steven Edward Brown, 69/55, $42/30. Michael D. Burger, 74/55, $57/30. Daniel Francis Burkhardt, 70/55, $45/40. Alan Riehard Burrows, 72/55, $51/40. Charles Garland Clingensmith, 71/55, $48/30. Elizabeth Lynn Coots, 77/55, continued to June 2. S. Monte Cowles, 70/55, $45/30. Diana Cummings, 69/55, $42/30. Ron Thomas Curry, 68/55, $39/30, no registration in possession, $10/2. Patricia Lee Cushman, defective speedometer, $35/40. Sidney Elizabeth Dahl, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Lewis William Dodson, DUI, refusal, continued to Nov. 10. William Albert Dodson, no inspection, $25/30. Michael J. Donahue, 71/55, $48/30. Richard William Estes, defective speedometer, $35/40. Jean Elizabeth Falk, defective speedometer, $35/40. Kammeron Elizabeth Findley, 70/55, $42/30. Kathryn Marie Gagnon, 70/55, driver improvement class, review Aug. 8, $30 cost. David Eugene Gatton, 67/55, $36/30. Vi The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: April 6: 8:24 a.m., sickcall, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 3:14 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. April 7: 9:35 a.m., difficulty breathing, Route 647, Flint Hill, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 11:08 a.m., sickcall, Route 612, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 2:49 p.m., dumpster fire, Town of Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VFD; 4:36 p.m., field fire, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and VRS and Washington VFD; 4:57 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 8:09 p.m., unknown fire, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD. April 8: 3:32 a.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 2:14 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Huntly, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 5:12 p.m., back injury, Route 642, Viewtown, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 9:07 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Mountain (540) 675-3707 Collector's varieties of Azalea, Hosta, Daylilies Since we are primarily a wholesale grower, we only maintain regular retail hours during the peak azalea bloom weekends from April t8 - May 23 Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5 (Please call ahead for an appointment at all other times) Come and see us and stroll through our arboretum of more than 500 azalea varieties From Rt. 211, take Rt 626 (Tiger Valley Road) south at Washington lor 3 miles. At stop sign, turn right onto Long Mountain Road and travel 1/3 mile to entrance April 11: 11:24 p.m., overdose, Route 626, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VRS. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during the past week: April 6: DUI-alcohol, Route 626, Castleton; DUI-alcohol, Route 707, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; lost or missing dog, Route 628, Washington; larceny-from building, U.S. 211, Sperryville; animal control, Culpeper County; lost or missing dog, Fauquier County; public service, Route 622, Castleton; larceny-from building, Route 626, Rock Mills; traffic offense, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist., Route 600, Sperryville; public service, Route 600, Sperryville; assist other jurisdiction, Fauquier County; emergency message, Route 624, Washington. April 7: stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, Route 642, Viewtown; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Route 729, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; fraud-illegal use credit cards, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Washington; stray cat or dog, Route 628, Washington; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 622, Castleton; stray cat or dog, Route627, Washington; citizen request assist., Route 626, Washington; welfare check, U.S. 522, Boston; info.gen., Route 707, Sperryville; TDO/mental patient, Route 1001, 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 1995 $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 $7,376,263 Estimated Revenues 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 Sperryville; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 600, Sperryville. I April 8: susp.person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211% Amissville; info.gen., Route 622, Washington; public service, Town of Washington; citizen request assist., Route 707, Slate Mills; abandoned vehicle: U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen.% Route 647, Flint Hill; cruelty to animals, Route 630, Flint Hill, civil problem, Route 604, Boston; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 618, Woodville; noise disturbance, Route 610, Chester Gap; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. April 9: info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; residence, U.S. 522, Boston; lost or missing dog, Amissville; funeral escort, U.S. 522/211; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; fraud-insuff. funds check, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Spenyville; animal emergency; U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville, U.S. 522, Huntly; fraud-insuff. funds check, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist., Main St., Washington; family fights, Route 622, Castleton. April 10: info.gen., Route 621, Woodville, Town of Washington; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Huntly; info.gen., Route 640, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 639, Amissville; burglary-forced entry non-residence, Route 640, Amissville; info.gen., Route 610, Chester Gap, Route 621, Woodville; intoxication, U.S. 211, Washington; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 643. Amissvillp April 11: info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; welfare check. Route 618, Castleton; animal emergency, Route 637, Flint Hill; all othe larceny, Route 637, Amissville; civil problem, Route 645, Amissville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; conserv.environ., Route 642, Amissville; reckless driving, Route 642, Amissville; straiy livestock/horses, Route 643, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; parking violation, Route 1001, Sperryville; DUIalcohol, Route 606, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; ambulance, Route 626, Castleton. April 12: intoxication, U.S. 522, Boston; abandoned vehicle, Route 612, Sperryville; citizen request assist. Culpeper County; info.gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville; assist Warren County, Route 647, Flint Hid; traffic accident, Route 61p, Castleton; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Woodville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; stray cat or dog, Route 600, Sperryville; info.gen., U.S. 522, Chester Gap; found property, U.S. 522, Huntly; civil problem, Route 749, Boston; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 610, Chester Gap.

Health Department targets prevention, education By Galen C. McBride * Rappahannock News Staff Writer The county public health department, though one of the smallest in the state, knows how to get things done, said district supervisor Dr. James Burns. “They are a small operation, but they do big things and are very efficient with the resources available. We don’t have the words to say how wonderful (public health nurse Melinda Beach, environmental health nurse Allison Lowry, and office services specialist Charlotte Freeman) are.” Such praise is echoed by clinic patients and their families throughout the county. Many patronize the clinic specifically because of the superlative service and responsiveness of the team. Amissville ■residents Michelle Joseph and her husband Joel are especially appreciative. Brain surgery performed several years ago left Michelle partially handicapped and unable to drive. Last fall, new baby Alisha joined the family and by Christmas needed her first shots. Beach volunteered to give the immunizations at Joseph’s home and later provided other important home health services. “I grew up in a very small town where everyone was so neighborly,” said Joseph. “It just did my heart good to know there were still people like Melinda around. She was trying to do anything she could to help me.” A graduate of George Mason University’s four-year nursing program, Beach worked- at several northern Virginia hospitals, gaining “a lot of experience and learning a little bit of everything.” The home health program at Fauquier Hospital prepared her for future duties as the only public health nurse in the county. Going to peoples’ houses and dealing with the whole family “ is where nursing (as a profession) is going,” she explained. “You don’t just treat the patient, you treat the whole family.” She joined the health department staff in 1995. Office manager Freeman handles the paperwork and billing. A native of the Town of Washington, she’s worked at the clinic for 13 years. “A lot of the county feels this is just for the poor person. It’s not, it’s for everyone, like immunizations for babies. If we can’t accom modate them, we send them to (the larger) free clinics in Fauquier.” Freeman also surfs the Internet, staying in touch with the public health commissioner and on top of state health programs. A breast cancer survivor, Freeman participates in local fundraising and other community efforts, including the board of directors of the county’s American Cancer Society chapter. “This year,” she said, “I’m taking a little bit more responsibility for the Relay of Life program in May.” The relay is a sponsored walk-athon held" on the Airlie airstrip in Warrenton from 6:30 p.m. on May 29 to noon the following day. Freeman is also a trained hospice volunteer. Her own experience and the deaths of her parents from cancer make her especially sensitive to other peoples’ emotional needs. Because so many of the department’s key programs target disease prevention, nutrition, and education, Beach works closely with the county schools and social services. “I get to be on all the committees,” she said, smiling. “Early intervention is so important, such as teaching people about basic growth and development and good body hygiene.” The clinic stocks and distributes numerous health, safety and parenting brochures. “I see more kids at a younger age smoking or chewing snuff,” observed Beach. “Unless we do a lot of prevention and education, I see a lot of heart problems coming back.” On any given day, Beach and Freeman see almost as many patients as the Madison county clinic which has twice the staff and about twice the budget. Beach estimates that she sees five or six home health patients, plus, at various times during the month, clinic walkins, well baby checkups, family planning counseling, new mothers, and mothers participating in the USDA Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutritional program. “We also do a lot of cardiac home care — hook them up with support systems” in other organizations. Fauquier County Nurse Practitioner Bonnie Darrell is the part-time staff clinician and the nurses’ immediate supervisor. In a recent interview, she commended the team as “very Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart EPorn DEDICATED: From left, Melinda Beach and Charlotte Freeman of the county Health Department. „ responsive. They’ve really got things under control.” When the staff doesn’t have immediate answers to patients’ questions, they don’t hesitate to ■ contact other health departments or do disease research on the Internet. “They are very good about steering (people) in the right direction,” said Darrell. Lowry, who served on the health department survey team last September, is a specialist in environmental disease prevention efforts, including well-testing and wastewater issues. She was on leave at the time of the interviews. For additional information concerning public health programs, call 675-3516. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn ?KA^RAoF«f:Be^?rly Burke accepts the basket of Beanie Babies from Rappahannock Sheriff Gary Settle as Rose Ann Sharp of the CCLC looks on. Burke won the “babies” in a raffle held to benefit CCLC. Raffle raises funds for CCLC By Carl Eborn Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rare Finds, in Washington, Via., was the location for a drawing last Wednesday, April 8, to pick the winner of a basket full of Beanie Babies. The basket and contents were donated by Stewart and Evelyn Willis for the raffle which benefited The Child Care Learning Center. Rappahannock Sheriff Gary Settle drew the winning ticket and announced Beverly Burke of Amissville as the winner. Driveways for LESS by JOHN STANLEY World Class Paving Lignum, VA 1-800-DRIVEWAY The overflowing basket held 10 Beanie Babies including: Princess, Peace, Christmas Teddy, Cubby and others. The prize was estimated to be worth over $500 to a collector. The raffle raised about $1,000 to benefit the CCLC Scholarship Fund. CCLC is a private nonprofit organization that provides child care services for children ranging from infancy to about 12 years of age. Services range from full time day care to after school programs for older children. CCLC is the county’s only provider of Head Start and receives some funding through the Skyline Cap Agency. Funds are also raised through tuition and special fundraising activities such as the recent Beanie Babies raffle. CCLC holds an annual benefit auction in November and is currently accepting donations of quality items for this year’s sale. Call the center at 6753237 for drop off information. 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That valuable biography followed the Vatican’s apology for its condemnation of Galileo for his writing about a sun-centered universe, as opposed to Catholic dogma that the earth is the center. The Last Apocalypse anticipates the second millennium that is nearly upon us by searching out situations all over Europe which convinced many that the end of the world was at hand, as they believed the Bible foretold. Reston’s book is a short 277 pages, excluding acknowledgements, bibliography and index, BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE! Hower & Vegetable Redding I tints 89' Pack • Perennials • Hanging Baskets 3 • Herbs • Azaleas • Rhododendrons • House Plants •. Geraniums • Miniature Roses | DIRECTIONS: From S|**rryville. take Rt 231 south 12 miles, turn left on *>42. ro 1> miles 540-923-4381 but it surveys all of Europe, focusing on individuals. Near the beginning, he writes, “This is a saga. . . .of a thousand years ago. I came to this conclusion: the turn of the millennium in 999 A.D. was a turning point in history. . . . Slowly, relentlessly, despite setback, the Christian forces seemed to be winning over the forces of heathenism that pressed in on central Europe. These were the sea dragons of the Vikings, the terrible horsemen of the Hungarian Magyars, and the proud battalions of A1 Mansor and his Moors in Spain.” He will discuss with us the adventure of his research for the book in many countries, as well as aspects that are not included in this illustrated story of medieval people who struggled for survival and order in chaotic and often tragic circumstances. His book brings together history of an era in a fashion not previously attempted for it. I am reminded of the mammoth art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s centineial celebration to show European art in the year 1200 A.D.; and the 1991 exhibition mounted by the National Gallery and others displaying art from much of the world, called “Circa 1492”. Like those undertakings, Reston’s work helps us to see our past in a new, enlightened way. Many groups around the country are now asking Reston to speak on the subject of the millennium. He has also been consulted by the White House to advise on what official recognition should be accorded the second millennium when it occurs. A copy of The Last Apocalypse is at the library for loan. Reston is familiar with Rappahannock and feels at home here because his family has had a country home in Hume, “Fiery Run” for more than a generation. 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Cops From page A1 they demand just as much of your time. “They are always making requests. Every time I make a round (every half an hour) they request something. They are worried about problems with other inmates, personal problems with their families, jail time, you name it,” he said. He said as long as they hold less than 16 at a time things go pretty smoothly but “once you get more than that you tend to have problems. There are too many of them in a smjall space and they tend to get dh each others nerves.” Another potential problem is the kitchen area. The jail has a regular cook who cooks lunch and dinner every weekday. During breakfast time and on weekends they have a female trustee who does the cooking. “She is very good and if something happened to her or when she leaves we’ll have to find someone else we can trust to do the cooking.” The need for trust in that position is paramount because that person has access to all sorts of very sharp and potentially deadly kitchen utensils. Deitrich said it’s also a challenge to deal with people with behavioral disorders. He said quite frequently they get someone in who is a problem when in close contact with others. “When you get someone like that — and people really don’t have any idea how many people there are out there like that — then one person on duty is not enough. That’s a problem for us.” He said it seems inevitable that whenever there is a problem of this sort it happens in late evening or at night. “We had an inmate who began drinking out of a toilet. We called mental health. They initially said he is fine until he took off his shoe and hit the person evaluating him in the head with it. They changed their opinion.” There have been many such instances, he said. Inmates don’t always produce their bizarre behavior on cue. Those inmates must then be moved to another facility which has the capability to better deal with them. That, he said, can literally take all night to accomplish. The jailers are responsible for rounds of the jail, dispensing all medications the inmates may have to take, carrying on the regular routine of the jail (such as linen washed on Monday, slips for canteen orders, etc.), moving inmates back and forth for visiting hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays (and checking out anything brought to inmates or going out), moving inmates to and from court — where ever it may be, mounds of paperwork to document everything that goes on, overseeing the work of the trustees, making sure the inmates get to spend a certain amount of , Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley NOW THAT’S A KEY: The keys to the jail are massive as one might expect. The main key measures about four to five inches. time outside, waiting on customers and filling in for the dispatcher when she has to check the women’s cells or step out for a minute. “If it all worked the way it’s supposed to it would certainly be a lot easier,” Deitrich said, but of course that is rarely the case. He said the transports really eat up time and cause hardship on the department here because it is so small. There are any number of other little things which may come up and have to be handled he said. They deal with it. “More than anything else you try to keep the peace. You have to strike a balance between authority and control.” L Capt. Mitch Hitt Triad plans meeting for next week By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer , Last year Jeanie McNear, RSVP Volunteer Coordinator and Capt. Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office began a Triad organization in the county. Triad’s purpose is to reduce crime, heighten awareness and improve life for senior citizens in an area. In October the group met to organize a survey of county residents to determine the areas people felt they needed help with or things they would like to see done to help county residents with crime and safety issues. The first step was the formation of a SALT council. SALT stands for seniors and lawmen together. The council works to enlist the aid of area volunteers to carry out the mission of Triad. SALT council members are: Michael Soule, Sid Gottlieb, Dieter Knuepfer, John Hartline, Melinda Beach, Debbie Fluorney, McNear and Brown. They held their first meeting in March and plan their next one for April 22 at 2 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. There will be a special presentation on fraud — a $40 billion a year business in the U.S. — by Brown. It will look at how to avoid being a victim. Twenty six people attended the first meeting. The results of the survey were discussed and the main ideas that resulted from it. They found that most people would like to see a telephone tree of some sort for keeping in touch with elderly residents. They also talked about initiating a File for Life, which is a card distributed in many communities throughout the country which carries a person’s emergency medical information on it. Any time a fire or rescue person responds to a call for help the information is there, usually displayed in a prominent place so that if the person is unable to communicate with them they will know that person’s pertinent medical information. McNear said they only cost about 52 cents each but provide a wealth of valuable, sometimes lifesaving information. Another idea discussed was for neighborhood watches, but in many areas of the county that may not be possible. The group decided to start small with pilot projects in order to get volunteers involved and committed to helping. 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File of Life committee members are Barbara Jamieson, Frances Thornton, James Russell, Ruth Kiger, Margaret Gottlieb and McNear. Telephone Tree committee members are: William Dietel, Mabel Lillard, James Russell, Sid Gottlieb, Ethel Bailey, Edith Bridget and Mary Curtis. Home Safety committee members are: Paul Poling, Gil Webb, John Hartline, Brown and individual fire and rescue squads. The Neighborhood Watch committee consists of: Betty Webb, Fanning Baumgardner, Bob Scott, Emerson Williams and George Sharp. McNear said they also have the names of many others who have said they are willing to help. Anyone wanting to get involved should attend the meeting April 22 to find out more about the group. i WELL EQUIPPED: The kitchen is located on the second floor: just off the day room. LOCK UP: One side of the lower cell block. Outwitted by the rush of Spring From the window of my little study I see a redbud tree covered in pink flowers. The date is April 5. By the time this reaches readers in midApril, the dark pink blossoms will have faded and been carried off by an April wind. This spring of 1998 is the earliest in my memory. The redbud reminds me of a phrase I came across while reading late on a cold January night. It was in a nature essay; I neither remember the title nor the author. I did jot down the phrase: “outwitted by the rush of seasons.” At the time, the little collection of words caught my attention because it expressed the way I feel about spring in late April and early May when the changes in the natural world are moving too fast for me. I feel “outwitted” by this spring, out-run and left behind. So much beauty surrounds me at once. The new leaves of the tulip tree are of All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott such a tender green that they are almost beyond endurance. Backlit by the setting sun as they were at the end of yesterday, the green has more yellow than in the morning with light directly on them. Then, the gTeen was pure, pale and distinct. The amount and intensity of light seems to affect bird behavior more than temperature. Birds don’t appear to be so ahead of themselves. Male Goldfinches at the feeder are changing from grayish-green to the richest yellow on schedule; they are on schedule. The black and white stripes on the heads of White-throated Sparrows are becoming distinct. These little wintering CrossLink ◄.. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls .. . Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & EXT metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net birds have a bright yellow spot between the bill and the eye; this is called the lore. Today I noted the brilliance of this mark. Will these birds depart for the northwoods at the beginning of May as usual, or will they leave earlier in this most uiiusual spring? Spring wild flowers make a delicate, vulnerable picture. They seem so fragile. It is an illusion. Spring’s tender treacheries of sudden cold, abrupt wind and sudden high heat cause no difficulties for these plants. They have known years beyond counting of sudden changes; they easily adjust to spring in Virginia, even springs as unusual as this one. Spring beauty, Claytonia virginica, has small flowers with five pale pink, sometimes white, petals. Each petal has darker lines of crimson that guide pollinators, early solitary bees, to the chart of the flower. mi. _ l. . a 11 i X IlC ULT to dl ICI puiicil CtllU maybe, nectar. In the process of gathering, the insect transfers pollen — pink in these flowers — from the stamens, males parts of the flower, to the pistil, the female part that will produce seeds. ^ Each tiny flower has both stamens and pistils, they ripen at different times making cross-pollination a certainty. Since these early bees are only active when the sun is out, the pink flowers only open when there is warmth from the sun and the bees are out and about their business. On a day of mixed sun and shade, they may open and close a number of times. Rue anemone, the dusky pink “wind flower,” is blooming in the woods. The Reu in its common name refers to the resemblance of the leaves to the herb of that name. “Anemos” was a Greek god of the wind. The stem supporting the flower is no more than a thread and each fragment of a breeze sends the flowers into motion. Though fragile and dainty in appearance, rue anemoe is a tough plant able to tolerate all of early spring’s weather whims. I It’s the imported omamen-; tals that suffer from sudden cold. Perhaps through some sort of genetic memory they are still in the lands of their evolution: maybe around the Mediterranean Sea, Japan or some other place in the Orient. Whatever the origin, they have not been in the New World long enough to evolve defenses against the sudden cold winds of a Virginia spring. So it is with the Magnolia solangeana, the tree with great pink flowers. It blooms so early that the pink petals are often doomed by frost to turn brown. I will choose our tough Virginia natives every time. Only once have I seen a native tree nipped by a late April frost. This was in North Carolina many years ago. A plunging temperature at night turned new leaves of tulip poplars brown. They were singed by the cold and crumbled in my hand. Within weeks, the tree had put on a new show with leaves from back-un buds. It seems to me that nature has provided for any circumstance — any abrupt change in temperature or wind. Evolution has cast a protective net of insurance over all native plants. Those brought from other continents are a( the mercy of the vagaries of Virginia springs. I posted the slip of paped on which I wrote “outwitted by spring” on the wall of my study. Next to it is another which has only two words:; “intricate harmonies.” Those words may apply to music, of course. For me they describe' the natural world that is causing me such joy — along with my own impatience with myself. In my column on maples a' few weeks back, I wrote of the; Norway maple: “Its’ yellow-* green flowers won’t appear until late April or early may.” I was wrong! Today the tree is a mass of not only flowers but delicate, new leaves. See what I mean by being “outwitted by spring?”

SPORTS Rappahannock News File Photo STROLLING IN: Dawn Dixon, left, and mom, Dianne Pendleton, right, near the finish of the 1996 Fodderstack Race with Dixon’s daughters, Karen and Rebecca. Don’t miss out, register now ! The 20th annual Podderstack 10-K Race will be run from Flint Hill to Washington a week from this Saturday — April 25. Race organizers are very excited about this year’s race. Already 113 people have preregistered — a number which has broken all previous records. There are many repeat runners and walkers registered and they even had one person register twice which they see as st, good indication of the excitement the race is generating this year. People from Maryland, New York, Washington, D.C., New Jersey and even California have registered along with Virginians of course. Organizers feel, con sidering the numbers already registered, that this year will set a record for race participation and if the day is good, for attendance as well. The participants compete for a cash prize of $300. The course record for men is 31:26 and for women, 36:46 but many run, or walk, just to be involved and have a good time. The race runs from Vierling’s Flint Hill Packing Shed down U.S. 522 to a right turn onto Fodderstack Road and then to the Town of Washington where runners and walkers turn left at The Inn and then right on Gay Street and down to the finish. The money raised from the event go to benefit the county park. Organizers say The Inn Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn CLUB PLANS RAFFLE: 4-H Livestock Club members and siblings: From left front, Henry Miller, Amanda Miller and Ella Miller; second row from left, Kara Corbin, Brittany Thorpe, David Miller, Dylan Corbin; third row from left, David Massie, Lyn Gardiner, Adm. Josef Gardiner, Phillip Thomas; fourth row from left, Randall Updike, Katie Updike, Zack Corbin, Justin Updike. (Not pictured: Ashley Corbin, Nathan Corbin, Glen Swain and Rodney Woodard) Livestock Club plans raffle By David Massie 4-H Reporter Admiral Josef M. Gardiner of High Meadow Farm in Flint Hill has generously donated a registered Angus heifer to the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club. The Livestock Club is selling raffle tickets for chances on this quality Purebred Angus Heifer. Proceeds from the ticket sales will be used by the club for the Culpeper-Madison-Rappa hannock Farm Show in July. Tickets will be available through 4-H Livestock Club members and will also be for sale at the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op on certain Saturday mornings. The drawing will be held July 4 at 6 p.m. The club thanks Admiral Gardiner for his generosity and asks that the county support its youth as they continue Rappahannock’s agriculture heritage. has continued to be a major factor in the success of the event due to its faithful support and other businesses have also provided a great deal of help. Bus service for the race begins from Washington to Flint Hill at about 9 a.m. Registration in Flint Hill will be held at the fire department fair grounds and runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m. There are still three days left to pre-register (before April 18). The pre-registration fee is $15, and $20 the day of the race. 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 the latter to pick up a form. Your pre-registered form and fee must sent postmarked no later than April 18 to qualify for the $15 fee. Bankkuht? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? 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For registration information, please LS Stf£ RAA opening day being rescheduled to May 2 By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Athletic Association has been working toward rebuilding its facility at Stuart Field and had planned its opening day for this Saturday, April 18. Unfortunately, due to recent rainy weather, the reconstruction phase is behind schedule. They have therefore decided to delay the opening day ceremonies until May 2. They hope the “entire project will be finished at that time and everyone would then be able to better see just what their donations were used for,” said Hodge Miller, RAA board member. The RAA had raised $13,000 as of the first week in March, which did not include promises of building materials such as lumber, concrete, cinder block, windows, security doors and other equipment needed to reconstruct the facility. The Manassas Park Little League donated over 100 batting helmets along with bases and catching equipment for eight or nine catchers. They also donated three lyme machines. The masons are still working to finish the concrete slab and Miller said things will go up very quickly as soon as that is complete. The combined concession stand and storage facility will include the concession stand, an umpire’s room, storage room and a small meeting room upstairs. The building will be cinder block on the first floor, will have fire coat sheet rock on the first floor and will have security doors. At a later date they will build a small storage and field equipment building. Once again, opening day for the RAA for this year has been postponed to May 2. Anyone with questions should call RAA President Fred Naramore at 937-5367 or Miller at 675-1394. JV softball team falls to Luray The RCHS junior varsity softball team had a difficult time of it last week against Luray. The Lady Panthers started out well in the first inning with back to back home runs. Pitcher Kelly Atkins and Dana Caldwell had the home runs. At the end of the second inning Rappahannock was still ahead 2-1. But after that the team had trouble with their plays. The defense could not seem to make the plays needed to stop Luray. The pitcher also walked batter after batter and Luray’s runs mounted. Rappahannock kept struggling and actually out hit Luray but couldn’t turn their defensive plays around and made too many errors. They lost to Luray 17-2. Tuesday they played away at Brentsville — also a tough team and the district champs. The results of that game were not available at press time. The team next plays three home games in a row — Manassas Park on April 21 at 5 p.m., Strasburg on April 22 at 5 p.m. and Brentsville on April 24 at 5 p.m. Girls soccer triumphant The RCHS girls soccer team played Madison Monday and came away with a 4-1 victory. That makes the team undefeated except for the scrimmage early last month. Goals were scored by Allison Baker and Berkeley Hobson and two by Jenny Waters. Beth Yowell, Leslie Wilson, Sara Opseth and Lindsey Burger also made outstanding contributions in the game. “Seventeen individual soc cer players have created an awesome team that is finding success with every new match,” said assistant coach Jeanne Grimes. The team also played Clarke at home Tuesday but details of that game were not available at press time. They next play Highland on April 17 at 4:30 p.m. away and Brentsville away on April 21 at 5 p.m. Their next home game w'ill be against Quantico onApril 23 at 5 p.m. OurJobIsT) Help You 'RjrnTHemIntoMxehills. One of the sad realities of modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help. If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. 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-ftappafjannocb Jietosi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1998 Our View Get involved School Board to fill seat for Piedmont District public should voice opinions The Rappahannock County School Board will soon be choosing a replacement to fill the seat left vacant by the recent resignation of board member Dennis Wingfield, representative for the Piedmont District. Two people have signed up for consideration by the board, (see story, Page Al). Citizens should call their board representative or the superintendent of schools and voice their opinion, if indeed they have one, about whom should fill the seat. This is the only way citizens may have a voice in the person chosen to replace Wingfield at this time. Although the school board members are now elected, a new member must be appointed by the board to fill in during the interim. The other board members are: Rosa Crocker, Wakefield District; Dr. John Tole, chair, StoneWall-Hawthome District; Ron Makela, Jackson District; and Bryant Lee, Hampton District. A special election will be held in November so residents may vote for a person to fill that position on the board until the next regular election in 1999. Although the person nominated will represent the Piedmont District all county residents should be concerned as to the choice to be made by the board. The person chosen will have to work together with other board members to make decisions which affect all aspects of the school system in the county. That will, consequently, directly affect the children and the taxpayers — two very good reasons for any citizen to get involved. Rappahannock Today ■ MM m a—M Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn-. Shoppers browse at the new Faith Mountain Store located at the old school house building in Sperryville. The store opened to the public on Monday. Letters Support Prom Party As most of you know, the RCHS Junior/Senior Prom will be held May 2, and following it, the After Prom Party. This annual event provides a safe, substance-free activity for students chaperoned by people they know and trust — teachers, parents, and law enforcement personnel. Dominion Health and Fitness Center in Front Royal offers many activities including basketball, volleyball, racquetball, tennis, pool use, and space to play games and dance. We entertain approximately 150 students and have over $1500 in cash prizes, lots of food, and plenty of fun. We are proud to report that in the past, all our students have arrived home safe and sound after a very successful prom and prom night. Each year, the After Prom Party Committee and SADD Members scramble around to raise funds for prizes for games and door prizes. This year we are sadly lacking those crucial funds and need your help. Any donation would be appreciated to allow us to continue the After Prom Party tradition. Donations of course are tax deductible and may be sent to: RCHS-SADD 12576 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 Thank you for the support of our teens. Judy Tole After Prom Party Committee In response I would like to have a clarification printed in the Rappahannock News. After a special meeting of the Rappahannock School Board, Galen C. McBride asked why Dennis B. Wingfield resigned from the Rappahannock School Board. I said it was my personal perspective and opinion based on events that, “Mr. Wingfield resigned for a matter of principle that evolved from an executive session issue.” In a conversation after the school board meeting, Mr. Wingfield indicated that his reason for resignation had nothing to do with an executive session issue. David M. Gangel Superintendent' ism vi&f* M'i • Former Governor George Allen, a small town lawyer at the start if the 1990s is now knocking down a six figure annual salary and letting others sweat it out while he decides on his political future.. I haven’t tried to talk to Allen since he left office in January since I figure with a new job and a new baby he . deserves time for contemplation and even some rest. Yet Allen, who at the young age of 46 is a past state chief executive, stands between a half-dozen or so Republicans who reportedly are giving various dep-ees of consideration to running for statewide office. If Allen chooses to run for U.S. Senate in 2000 he would be the odds on favorite for the GOP nomination no matter whether Democratic incumbent Charles S. Robb seeks reelection. But if Allen didn’t run for the seat, it would probably prompt Republicans Reps. Bob Goodlatte of Roanoke and Tom Davis of Fairfax to get into the race, as well as several others. In a recent interview with a Washington newspaper, Allen compared being a member of the Senate to serving on a board of directors of a cooperation, albeit the most powerful one in the world. By contrast, he said, a governor is a chief executive officer who can both set policy and then try to implement it. There is no doubt he and his wife, Susan, immensely enjoyed their four years in the Virginia Executive mansion and that he left with the highest approval ratings in modem times. Such warm memories could tempt Allen to wait until 2001 and seek the govemship again. That, I think, would be a big mistake. When he rolled to victory in 1993, the times were ripe for major changes in state govemment-for welfare reform, criminal justice reform, broad-brushed economic expansion. And he was able to lead the way toward those changes. A second Allen term, even would probably be anti-climatic. There is the example of Mills Godwin whose gubernatorial term from 1966-70 was one of the most important this century as he bulled through a sales tax to help bring Virginia public and higher education out of the stone ages. The second time around from 1974-78, after he switched from Democrat to Republican, wasn’t the least bit memorable. Or at least I can’t remember anything of great note happening during those years. Allen should leave it to Lt. Gov. John Hager and Atty. Gen. Mark Earley to duke it out for the Republican gubernatorial nominee in 2001 when the Democrats might well put up Mark Warner, a man with very deep pockets. That would leave Allen with several options to consid er. The first most obvious is to seek the Republican nomination for Senate in 2000. Election to the U.S. Senate would put him in a strong position for a future run for national office. He might try to put himself in line for the vice presidential nomination in 2000 and I have no doubt he would make a very attractive candidate in that capacity. But realistically speaking since he holds no current office there is little chance of that happening. A third option would be to continue to make those really big bucks at McGuire Woods, etc. and while it certainly isn’t an unattractive option, it’s not one Allen is likely to take. George Allen is by nature a man who likes to climb into the political arena and fight for the conservative principles he espouses. He is going to run for something and you can make book on it. Meanwhile, he’s making money, spending time with a new baby, traveling around the state and seems fit and relaxed as always while others are left in suspense while he mulls over his future. At the moment he seems in no hurry and knowing Allen as I know him he won’t be rushed into a decision. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep, Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own. tDown Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, April 18, 1968 C.G. Thornhill of Boston, with his litter of 10 pigs, placed first in the county and in the district and third in the state in the 56-Day Swine Litter Weight Contest for 1967. He is a member of the Rappahannock Senior 4-H Club, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill. Nancy Ann Lillard has been named to the dean’s list at Monroe College in Middleton. She is the daughter of Ernest Lillard of Washington, Va. The Post Office Department plans to provide new post office facilities at Sperryville according to information received from the office of John O. Marsh Jr., Seventh District Congressman. From the standpoint of lifetime earning capacity, the average male resident of Rappahannock County is worth more than he ever was. Because of the changes in recent years in wage scales, education and economic values in general, the average young man in the local area who is just setting out to earn a living can look forward to a lifetime income of no less than $141,000. 25 Years Ago Thursday, April 12, 1973 A group of 4-H Club members got a jump on everyone else and had a trash pick up contest Monday on Gay Street in Washington. The youngsters picked up 358 pounds of trash in about an hour. Winners in the 4-H trash pick up contest were Cherly Woodard and Pam Estes, working together and Bryan Huff as a single unit. Apparently Donna Roy does a good job of baking an apple pie, for she was the winner in the pie baking contest held Friday at Rappahannock County High School. In second place was Ellen Timbers and third, Nina Metzinger. The RCHS Lady Panthers topped the Generalettes of Stonewall Jackson High - in a track meet Tuesday at Mt. Jackson. The local team participated in 12 events and took seven firsts, five seconds and six thirds. Bill Kilby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Irvin R. Kilby of Sperryville, was recently nominated for membership in the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society at the University of Virginia. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 14, 1988 Cadet Airman First Class Camilla Jones has received academic honors at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal. Jones has been named to the first semester dean’s list for academic achievement with a 3.36 average at the United Methodist college preparatory school. She is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Donald L. Jones of Amissville. Shenandoah National Park has designated May 13 to 15 as Spring Wildflower Weekend. In cooperation with the Shenandoah Chapter of the Virginia Wildflower Preservation Society, the park will he offering special programs and activities. Beef Referendum voting will be conducted in the Rappahannock County Extension Office on Gay Street in Washington, Va. between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on May 10. The Rappahannock Lion’s Club auction will be held Saturday, May 14, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Washington fire hall. Benefits will go towards new score boards for the new gym at the high school. Photo Courtesy ot Chris Keyser ATTIC PHOTO: Nellie Mae Keyser Mitchell poses for a photo in Washington, Va. at the old homeplace.

McCarthy named to board Fauquier Hospital recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees. John W. McCarthy III, county administrator for Rappahannock, was one of the three. Caren M. Eastham and George S. Robinson, both of Fauquier, were the other two. Since 1988, McCarthy has served as county administrator and zoning administrator for Rappahannock. During his tenure he has supervised such large-scale projects as construction of a new county landfill, public library and jail addition. McCarthy received his bachelor’s degree from Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg and his master’s degree from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. He is active in many public planning professional societies, including the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Virginia Association of Counties. He also has served on various state waste management and environmental committees, and is past chairman of the Rural Planning Caucus. In the local community, he serves on the board of trustees for the Rappahannock County Public Library and is current chairman of the Rappahannock County Social Services Board. He also has served on the board of directors for the Child Care and Learning Center, Washington, Va. mam John W. McCarthy III set for next weekend On April 25, at 5 p.m. the committee administering the Mary Beth Memorial Fund will host a fundraiser and dinner at Ginger Hill, the home of Doug and Margaret Baumgardner. Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Route 729 on May 14, 1997. Randall S. Updike, the chairman of the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund, notes that she was a “vibrant, personable teenager with a longstanding interest in agriculture.” With Williams’ legacy in mind, a memorial fund has been established for the purpose of funding scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of Rappahannock. Scholarship applicants must be county residents, a senior that has been accepted at a two or four year college, (or student presently enrolled in college). Those majoring in agriculture or active 4-H participants will be given priority consideration. The scholarship will be awarded only one time to an eligible applicant. Applications are available at the high school and the Extension office. “I think everyone knows what Mary Beth was about. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize her spirit by helping other youngsters further their education and hopefully pursue a career in agriculture,” said Mike Massie, scholarship committee chair. All citizens of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend the dinner. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service, telephone 675-3619. Election From Page A1 dence or other legal documents required by the state. Of the remaining six positions, only the treasurer has specific duties outlined in the charter. While a clerk or bookkeeper may be employed to perform administrative functions, the treasurer is legally accountable for management of the town’s funds and budget. According to town lawyer Frank Reynolds,' the duties, and the responsibilities that go with them, are “nondelegatable.” The treasurer “receives all money belonging to the town, must keep correct accounting of all receipts from all sources and of all expenditures, (is) responsible for the collection of all license fees, taxes, levies and charges due the town,” pays all the bills, pays the employees, receives, reviews and evaluates contract bids for virtually everything the town buys, manages the expenditures of the water system, invests town funds, prepares state and local reports, and perhaps most dif ficult of all, builds, manages and executes the town’s budget. In the past 10 years, the budget has grown from approximately $30-40,000 a year to over $200,000 today, more than a 500 percent increase. Because the town is in a period of some growth, both the budget and the treasurer’s responsibilities are also growing, making both the position and its importance more critical to the town residents. The importance of the position is reflected in the statutory requirement that the treasurer be bonded. Many people think that a bond is like insurance; that is, the bonding company will replace money lost through embezzlement or error. The company will replace it, but a bond is more correctly compared to bailbonding than insurance. Reynolds explained that the individual who is bonded becomes personally liable for repaying the bond company for any money they pay out, regardless of the reason. In Washington, the treasurer and the council’s parttime administrative assistant are paid employees who work closely together. Much of the bookkeeping and recordkeeping done by the administrative assistant are computerized, so the treasurer who reviews the work and is legally responsible for its accuracy, must also be very computer literate. Over the next few years, with the development and management of the town’s webpage and Internet connectivity, the significance of the treasurer’s computer skills can be expected to become more critical. Finally, within the council are two appointed posts, that of vice mayor and town clerk. Members of the council elect the office holders from within the council itself. The vice mayor’s responsibilities are similar to that of a vice president. In the absence of the mayor, the vice mayor becomes presiding officer of council meetings and performs any other official duties required. The town clerk position is not described in the charter. It exists primarily to provide a second official, “authenticating” signature on documents required by the state, said Reynolds. SCRATCH LIKE A PRO WIN UP TO $500 AND OREAT MEMORABILIA WIN YOUR OWN BAT, BALL OR SET OF BASEBALL CARDS SIGNED BY VIRGINIA BASEBALL LEGENDS PHIL NEIKRO, WILLIE McCOVEY, DUKE SNIDER AND YOGI BERRA. TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN MEMORABILIA, SEE HOW TO PLAY BROCHURE FOR DETAILS. fiUKIIf VniMiTlf MHS: 1IIlfl,NI IffUlltUKINIMH:HIM mMum Board From page A-l At the budget work session at the end of March Wingfield checked to see if the stepincrease was in the budget. It was not. The board voted to approve the budget without that step-increase. Wingfield did not vote to approve the budget. Wingfield tendered his resignation after the work session, saying that he had made the decision before he attend ed the session. A susequent meeting of the board was called to discuss his resignation but Wingfield elected not to attend. “I had told the chairman ‘you all have to do what you have to do and I’ll do what I have to do’.” That was to formally resign from the board. Superintendent Dr. David Gangel said he had been told much the same thing in conversations he has had with Wingfield since that meeting and said, “He has his reasons and his reasons are his reasons.” The school board will hold a special meeting April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES library to review the applications by interested candidates and appoint the interim replacement. The term of the interim position extends until the seating of an elected board member after a special election which will be held Nov. 3. The person elected will then serve until Dec. 31, 1999, after which the person elected in the November 1999 election will begin to serve a four-year term. Council From page A1 that the report from Resources. International, would be available in two or three more months. The company is preparing an evaluation of wastewater management technologies suitable for the town. Parking Committee chairman Skowronski reported that his three-person team would “split the town into sections and evaluate the available parking.” Skowronski asked Bob Moore, VDOT district engineer, to provide information concerning what VDOT considers a qualified parking space. Reynolds suggested that the committee review the special use permits issued recently to see how many spaces each business is required to have and do a comparison. Skowronski agreed, saying that the “people who will be doing the inventory of parking spaces will have maps” of the town and they will draw in the spaces available. Visioning workshops Mayor Stew Willis received a proposal and cost estimate from Milton Herd for additional services “which would allow (Herd) to assist the town in completing a Comprehensive Plan.” Van Dort proposed that the council “engage him for the town meetings. It is important to have an unbiased person.” Councilman Steve Critzer and Gooch also supported having Herd continue with two additional visioning sessions. Said Gooch, “We’ve never had a professional planner. (During the next four years, the planning process will be) “as important as at any time in the history of the town.” Willis wanted a recommendation from the Planning Commission. Tompkins added that he “liked what (Gooch) had to say. We are going into an election where a new council will be sitting. I’m curious, too, about how the Planning Commission feels about this whole process.” The council voted unanimously to approve the two additional sessions, but did not act on any other parts of Herd’s proposal which included providing a draft of the Comprehensive Plan Document at $8,000. Copies of the proposal are available from Kaye Kohler in the town hall. Water system update Willis reported that loan money is not available from the Rural Development Administration. The town would have to resubmit its request, including the engineering report from Greeley and Hansen. He also provided cost estimates for the pump alarms, expansion tank, generator, etc. No response has been received so far. He added that “part of the pump house blew apart” dpe to plastic fatigue. The town water system “ran for a few days off the old pump.” Repairs were being completed last Wednesday. According to the mayor, three other joints look weak and should be replaced before the next council convenes. Critzer commented that a three and a half inch check valve also needed to be installed. The council voted unanimously to appropriate almost $6,000 from unallocated excess income for the project. Other discussion centered on a diagnostic review of the valves. Van Dort added a $2,500 line item to next year’s budget for a six-inch valve to help minimize a catastrophic water main break. “We know we have several valves that have flow on the shut off side of valve,” said Critzer. “The iron and manganese in the water corrodes the valves” which then don’t seat properly and leak under the system’s high static pressure. The town installed a filtration system to remove the corrosives, but many of the valves are already damaged. Critzer also asked that plans be included to lay a parallel sixinch pipe and “go to Piedmont Avenue and locate another well for the town.” He proposed contacting the state geologist for assistance. "We might be able to get a well that doesn’t have iron and manganese” in it. Van Dort indicated that set asides in the retained earnings accounts were earmarked for the water system, so money was available. Sidewalk repairs Van Dort reported that VDOT has three different budgets for sidewalk installation and maintenance. Based on past practice, she thought that “if we volunteer to take care of a piece of the sidewalks, maybe we will get what we need.” Several projects are proposed, including a section in front of the church, another in front of the county Health Department on Main Street, one in front of the courthouse, and installation of a piece to cover the dangerous culvert across from the Thrift Store. “For our tourist industry, and especially for our elderly folks, it’s something we ought to do,” said Van Dort. Gooch agreed, calling it “money well spent.” Recycling/trash service The council discussed last month’s proposal to include residential trash pickup and recycling costs in the new budget. Council member Reinhardt Lynch opposed the suggestion that business trash should be added, even though, as co-owner of The Inn, he would benefit from the service. “As a council member, -1 think it w'ould b 1 a mistake (for the town) to be in the business of trash removal,” he said. He also observed that trash service was not one of the chief concerns identified during Herd’s vision sessions. Gooch agreed, saying that residential pickup “takes care of the elderly and recycling.” Van Dort will add the residential line item to the budget draft. Masonic cemetery In new business, Willis reported that he had been approached by the local Masonic chapter for the town to assume responsibility for the Masonic Cemetery. The Masons propose to turn over a $50,000 Certificate of Deposit, which generates approximately $3,500 in interest annually, to fund maintenance of the cemetery. The issue was tabled pending a report from the town attorney. Long Term Care With A Personal Touch At Warrenton Overlook, we care for Because we are conveniently located next the ones you love. to Fauquier Hospital, we can even provide a medical response when it's needed. 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3j333 bags^ = $10,Oft) Deadline: April 19, 1998 TpPate; 1,000 bags Remaining: 2,333 Money is lying on the ground... that could support school projects, buy athletic uniforms, contribute to Fire & Rescue squads, churches, animal's welfare... and make Rappahannock look nice. GET OUT AND TRASH THE TRASH Beat the clock. The contest ends Sunday, April 19 Should We Do This Next Year? Vote With Your Orange Bags!! For more information call Hunt Harris 540-987-3366 _Committee for Trash Free Rappahannock

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6 • Real Estate/B8 April 15, 1998 Photos Courtesy of Maggie Morris Pearcy FROM BEGINNING TO END: This bear sits atop pieces of wood. Now finished to a high gloss It began life as a piece of wood like the ones in the background. Wildlife sculptures have life of their own Review By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Flint Hill Public House is presenting an exciting exhibit of Maggi Morris Pearcy’s wildlife sculptures in their upstairs gallery from May 3 to 26. The public is invited to the catered opening on May 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. The pieces for the show are carved out of alabaster, walnut and cherry and one is cast in bronze. An alabaster cougar reclining with her cub is an excellent example of Morris’ work. The cougar’s curved tail and bent paw suggest movement, alertness and poise. Her Snowy Owl looks startled, head turned and one wing raised. This piece is even more dramatic under lights than in natural lighting. It is a life-size piece carved in a beautiful piece of white and gray alabaster. Another engaging life-size sculpture is a bear cub carved in intricately grained walnut. Her wildlife sculptures have the quality of interacting with the viewer by gazing back as if they were unexpectedly discovered in their natural habitat. By sculpting the animals in motion she captures their wildness and spirit. A common theme in Morris’ work is a mother with her young and her style is characterized by curves imparting softness to the hard stone. Morris is a sculptor who deserves to be called dedicated and hard working. She said she spends eight hours a day carving and polishing her pieces until they reach a surface as smooth as a baby’s skin. The task of changing a rough log or block of stone into a finished piece is an enormous task taking several months. It begins by cutting into the stone or wood with a pneumatic drill that is actually a miniature jackhammer and almost as loud. It makes her studio floor shake. Delivering 125 pounds per square inch, the stress on her hands limits her to working with the drill for 20-minute sessions. A fine dust covers everything and she protects herself with goggles, earplugs and an air mask. By working alternately on several pieces in various stages of completion, she is able to keep busy all day. “Within a quarter of an inch I don’t use the air compressor anymore,” she said. Then chiseling with hand tools she adds the fine detailing. If she makes a mistake, there is no replacing or repairing it, so her eye has taught her hand to work carefully. When working in wood, she paints the surface with a slurry mixture of kerosene and wax and that stops any cracks from occurring as she cuts deeply into the wood. Hand polishing is an extremely slow and tedious ALABASTER OWL: The detailing on this statue of a Snowy Owl makes it appear almost real. process. She had been polishing the snowy owl for four days when she spoke about getting ready for the upcoming show. Growing up, Morris loved animals and thought she would become a veterinarian, biologist or oceanographer, but her talent as an artist became apparent when she was an adolescent. Now she is living her dream of being an artist working in her own studio. “Art sets you free. You feel free good, unstoppable, alive,” she said. She sculpts mainly animals which she has felt a connection with all her life. “Beautiful‘Snimals exist and! want people to recognize that,” she said. Morris grew up in Alexandria and Hawaii and she had the benefit of traveling to the countries where her father worked as a United Nations architect. He designed over 50 airports around the world and she traveled with him to such countries as Greece, Egypt, Malaysia, and Brazil. Visiting museums and galleries developed her knowledge of art. WILY FOX: This sculpture of a fox sits amid spring flowers. She began working as a sculptor in the Torpedo Factory when it began in 1975 and said she feels fortunate to have known many excellent artists there. After two years she was invited to apprentice with Retha Gambaro, a master sculptor, and she said while working with her she learned as much of the business as the craft of sculpting. She has shown her work at the Art League of Alexandria, the Athenaeum Museum and the Oxon Hill Manor Premier Art Show. In July she is exhibiting at the National Wildlife Federation and in September at the Veerhoff Gallery in Georgetown. She said she always wanted to live in the country and in 1981 began what became a year’s search until she found Green Ginger Farm where she lives with her husband, Andy Pearcy, 11-year-old son, Eston, and 3-year-old daughter, Emily. Besides being an accomplished equestrian, Morris and her husband raise and markets organic Tarentaise and Angus beef cattle. Ready to help others with her talent, Morris worked with children at Camp Fantastic where she said became excited about the idea of art therapy. She also led a program for the children at the Child Care and Learning Center. Pizzarelli Trio brings jazz to Theatre Bucky Pizzarelli, the great jazz guitarist, comes from New York to The Theatre at Washington, Va., for a concert on Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. Joining him are Chuck Redd on drums and Steve Novosel on bass. Pizzarelli’s long career has spanned the years from the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra to White House concerts with Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra. He has been a staff musician with NBC and ABC. Pizzarelli has played with Skitch Henderson, Doc Severinson, and Mitch Miller, and appeareed at Carnegie Hall with George Barnes and Les Paul. In a concert at the Boston Pops he played in duet with Stephane Grappelli with whom he toured for several years. Redd and Novosel, like Pizzarelli, perform in jazz ensembles throughout the United States and abroad. Redd made his international debut when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. His many noteworthy performances include a recital at the White House with Barney Kessel Trio, concerts at Carnegie Hall with Mel Tbrme, appearances on the Tonight Show and at The Kennedy Center, and a performance with the Dizzie Gillespie Quintet in Africa. He is a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Bass player Novosel has played with Milt Jackson and with Lionel Hampton. He recently recorded with Shirley Horne. Early reservations are recommended for this return performance. Tickets are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door. Students 18 years and under pay half price. For reservations phone 675-1253 or e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Bucky Pizzarelli Workshop offered on creating an autobiography A small group of participants will engage in a creative process to learn how to explore stories, memories and events in their lives in order to create an autobiography. People are naturally drawn to reflect on their own lives and to want to share what they observe and experience as their story. It is particularly strong when a person stands at a crossroads: because of age, a traumatic event, the end or beginning cycle of a cycle of time. Creating My Autobiography is a way to do this. Combining reflection and the recording of events, memories and people with the process of forming a creative work, this workshop is an opportunity to begin your autobiography with an experi enced teacher and a small group of people engaged in the same process. During workshop sessions, participants will learn the tools and develop skills that are necessary to enter their stories. Five full-day workshops are scheduled over a two month period to provide repeated opportunities to work and the support to continue this work in between sessions. By the final session, participants can expect to complete the first chapter of an autobiography. In the workshop: • experience the group as a reflecting team that helps us to hear your stories with “fresh ears”, • learn how to stimulate memory, imagination and creativity; • begin to give a form to your autobiography through narrative, storytelling, visuals or a combination of these elements; • develop an understanding of how to work with autobiography so that you can continue after the five sessions are over. The workshop will be held for five Sundays from 9 a m. - 5 p.m. beginning June 7 and running June 21; July 12 & 19; August 2 the cost is $330 for all five all day sessions. The workshop is limited to nine participants who register at the beginning for all five sessions. Tb fully benefit from the workshop, participants are encouraged to plan on time in between sessions to continue the work. Julie Portman has designed and will lead the workshop. She is an playwright, actor, storyteller and teacher. She began forming plays based on personal stories during a four year appointment as artist in residence at Tufts University. A decade later, Portman completed the first play in what would become a trilogy based on lives of members of her family. Send a deposit of $100 by May 1 to Ki Theatre, PO Box 203, Washington, Va. 22747, with your name, address, phone number or e-mail. The balance of $230 is due on the first day of the workshop. All previous sessions have filled well in advance so register early. For information or to schedule a workshop in your area call 987-3164.

Church Activities Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Special service at Hopewell A special service will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville on Sunday, April 19. Enjoy an evening of nostalgia via a ‘73 documentary, “Come Day, Go Day. God Send Sunday”. Dinner will be served after morning service, a surprise guest artist will be present. All are welcome. For more information call 987-8092. Gid Broiun 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. Revived at Thornton Gap Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will have a revival beginning April 20-24 at 7:30 p.m. Wayne Bryant, pastor of Rocky Branch Regular Baptist Church in Luray will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome. 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. Revival at Flint Hill Revival services will be held at Flint Hill Pentecostal Church April 26-29 with Rev. Benny Duncan at 7:30 p.m. A special service will be held on May 2 with Buddy Ferris at 7 p.m. All are welcome. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 19 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.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., Sat. or by appt. 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Wash ingto n Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: " Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson 111 Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m., youth & adult Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Life in Christ Ministries Thursday: Bible Study, Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. 2 miles west of Washington on U.S. 211, blue building next to Quickie Mart For more information call 987-8014. Michelle Atkins weds C. W. Jenkins Jr. Michelle Ann Atkins of Washington and Charles William Jenkins Jr. of Washington were married Oct. 11 at the Amissville Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy S. Atkins of Washington and the granddaughter of Mrs. Mamie Heflin of Rixeyville and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Atkins of Sperryville. The groom is the son of Laura R. Jenkins of Jacksonville, Fla. and the late Charles W. Jenkins and the grandson of Rev. Edward C. Jenkins and Mrs. Barbara Jenkins of Washington. The Rev. Vernon DeLong of Amissville performed the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Joyce Bennett of Boston was the pianist. A CD selection of “Up Where We Belong” by Joe Cocker was played after the unity candle was lit; all chosen by the bride and groom. Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a formal gown with long sleeves, and a princess cut neckline and a v-shaped back. The neckline and sleeves were outer lined with a double row of pearls. The satin bodice featuring pearls and sequins fell into a basque waistline. The full length ballroom skirt and very detailed, chapel length train were accented with sculptured lace, embroidered with tiny pearls and iridescent sequins. The headpiece adorned with silk rosettes and sculptured lace elongated with a elbow length tulle illusion. Her bouquet was a cascade of live flowers made of star gazer lilies and rbses accented with burgundy carnations, ivy and alencon lace. The groom wore a formal black tails tuxedo with a white vest and tie adorned with a burgundy carnation boutonniere. Mrs. Amy Jenkins of Washington, friend of bride Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jenkins Jr. was the matron of honor. She wore a formal length, hunter green, satin scoop neckline dress. Her dress was a tailored style accented with a rosette lace at the empire waist. Bridesmaids were Shannon Marie Walter, cousin of the bride; Melody Dawn Settle, friend of the bride and Jamie Lynn Vance, cousin of the bride. They wore alternating formal length burgundy and hunter green, satin, scalloped neckline fit and flare style dresses. The groom’s best man Pete Jenkins, uncle, wore a black tails tuxedo adorned with a hunter green tie and cummerbund. Ushers were Mark Lee Jenkins, cousin of the groom, Gregory William Dodson, friend of the groom and cousin of bride and Dwight Frye, friend of the groom. They wore black tails tuxedos adorned with alternating burgundy and hunter green ties and cummerbund. Miss Kimberley Nethers, cousin of the bride was junior bridesmaid and D.J. Frye, friend of the groom was juniof usher. - Miss Brittany Dwyer of Sperryville, friend of the bride was flower girl. Miss Dawn Dodson was the guest book attendant and she also distributed programs. A dinner buffet style reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Sperryville fire hall. Professional photography was done by Lyle Alexander The D.J. Connection of Front Royal was the disc jockey. Video photography was done by Kenney McGhee. The beautiful four tier wedding cake was prepared by the bride’s mother Peggy Atkins. The cake was very detailed of white butter cream icing adorned with iridescent love doves and pearls. Each layer was topped with miniature star gazer lilies and live baby’s breath. The entire cake was set off with a porcelain bride and groom topper accented with heather pearls. Prenuptial entertainment included a bridal shower given by Peggy Atkins, mother of the bride; a wedding shower given by Margaret and Melody Settle, friends of the bride and a rehearsal dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jenkins of Flint Hill, aunt and uncle of the groom at The Country Cafe in Washington. The bride is a graduate of Rappahannock County High School She is currently employed by the Faith Mountain Company. The groom attended Massanova Christian Academy and is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation. Following a honeymoon to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. the couple reside at their home in Washington. Sperryville residents enjoy holiday Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Miss Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Richard Jenkins, Angie Jenkins, Andy Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan. Mr. and Mrs. Pullen and Ashleigh also visited his mother Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee in Culpeper. Their other guests By CATHY PULLEN 987-8748 were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jenkins, Adam and Julie, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Jenkins and Kayla, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, James, Christal, Tbm and Tfed, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Payne, Melissa and A1 and Wanda Payne and Lauren, all of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. David Dodson, Cody and Brittani and Mr. and Mrs. Branson Jenkins, Allen and Wendy, all of Culpeper, Rev. and Mrs. Danny Courtney, Nathaniel and Anna of Orange, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jenkins and Jake of Luray and Crystal Fincham. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 19. The annual Miss Rappahannock pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. There will be a mother/daughter, sisters and grandmother’s category as well. 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Woodville Easter highlights Todd and Kim Vest, Ashley and Logan, Charles and Pat Wharton and Rodney and Josephine Vest enjoyed Easter breakfast with Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sykes, of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill, Mr. §md Mrs. Ray Crawford and children Charles and Elizabeth of Sperryville were Easter day dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. ' By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray along with Joel and Merle Daczewitz attended Sunrise service on Red Oak Mountain and then was dinner guests in the Daczewitz home. Joining them for Easter dinner were Greg Daczewitz of Haymarket and Lyle and Mindy Alexandria and daughter Gracie. > Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest entertained at a cookout on Easter Sunday. Guests included Mrs. Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest, Ashley and Logan. Raymond K. Johnson returned to his home on Saturday after spending the winter in Colorado. The Porters entertained guests for Easter. Those celebrating with Jackie, Cristol, Latoya and Shawn were Jeffrey Porter Sr., Jeff Porter Jr., Raven, Dominique, Deonte and Michelle Willis, all of Berryville, Leroy Porter Jr. and Denice Nickens of Front Royal, Anthony Porter and Lolita Mangum of Landover, Md. and Greg Branch of Reston. Also visiting were Festus Clanagan of Culpeper and William Parker of Amissville. All had a good time. Viewtown news notes Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson hosted a cookout on Easter Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Corbin and .'family, Billy Dodson, Rachel ; Grigsby, Tanya Dodson,' Mr. $nd Mrs. Tommy Frazier, Bobbie Jo, Whitney, Nicole and Tommy Jr., Donnie Settle, • Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reid, : Melissa and Ginny Zim, Lisa •Corbin, Brittany Reid, and Mrs. Shirley Dodson. M! By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 1 • * Mrs. Florene Smith and Juanita Smith of Warrenton ivere Sunday guests of Mrs. Bertie Hackley. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Mrs. Hackley has not been feeling well recently. We wish her well. * Prayers also go out to Edna Mills, who is a patient in Winchester Hospital. 4 Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reid was his brother Billy of Fairfax. They also visited Acrey Dodson. I. Licenses issued The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week at the Jtappahannock Clerk’s Office. * Christopher Alan Corbin, Sperryville and Cynthia Lyn Woodson, Sperryville. Ellis Howard Smith, Warrenton and Carol Crowder, Castleton. Plant sale slated Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington will be sponsoring a Spring Garden Sale on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine under the big tent opposite the church. Here Mrs. Richard Bull, left, is selecting plants from Breeden’s Plant House with owner Charlene Breeden. In addition to annuals and perennials there will be Japanese Maples, Evergreen Azaleas, Virginia Native Plants, Rare Trees and Shrubs, Reblooming Iris, herbs of many kinds, fresh Spring vegetables and strawberries. All proceeds will help the Trinity Church Garden Guild build a stunning new church garden on Middle Street in the heart of the village of Washington. Rappahannock residents are encouraged to support this worthwhile endeavor. Residents celebrate birthdays Andrew Burke celebrated his 13th birthday on Saturday, April 4th. Friends and relatives extend belated wishes and much happiness for the coming year. Andrew had his first Spring soccer game at Warrenton Middle School on Saturday, April 11. Zachary Edward Huff, son of Danny and Hope Huff of Washington celebrated his third birthday on Tuesday, April 14. Birthday wishes are extended to him. On Easter Sunday Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck had a Easter dinner and those attending were Doug and Beverly Exline, Danny, Hope, Zachary and Austin Huff, Steve, Janet and Jonathon Clatterbuck, all local. Also Melvin and Mary Gochenour, Bud and Louise Clatterbuck, Kenny, Cindy, Wesley and Skylar Glascock, Joey, Sheila, Brittany and Matthew Winters, Ricky, Emily and Jeremy Henry, all of Front Royal. Everyone had a nice day together. Congratulations are extended to Danny and Hope Huff on the birth of their second son Austin Ray born on April 2. Alexandra Fox will celebrate her first birthday on Thursday, April 16. On Saturday she was honored with a birthday celebration at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Alther, Joshua and Joy. In addition to her parents, Michael and Christie Fox of Luray, others attending were grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clatterbuck, Jonathan Clatterbuck and great grandparents Mr. and Mrs* John Burke of Rixeyville. We wish Alexandra a happy day. Mrs. Mary Wharton Groves of Remington was a recent visitor of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Our condolences to the family of Mrs. Edith Foster Cave, wife of Donald Cave of Front Royal. Mrs. Cave was a former resident of Washington. She passed away last Monday at Warren Memorial Hospital. Miss Judith Carter Welling of Boston College and Fairfax Station was a Friday guests of her grandmother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and uncle Frank Huffs have son Danny and Hope Huff of Washington are proud to announce the birth of their son Austin Ray on April 2 at Woodstock Hospital. Austin weighed seven pound and 1.8 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. The Huffs already have a son, Zachary Edward. Paternal grandparents are Mrs. Annie Huff of Flint Hill and the late Charles Huff. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Alice Racer of Washington and the late James Racer Sr. Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck of Washington is the maternal great grandmother. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 ■ Moffett. Dinner guests Easter Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Ms. Barbara Embrey of Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Glynn Gera and children Lindsey and Stephanie of Springfield, Mrs. Dottie Burke of Annandale, Mrs. Sandra McClellan and sons Brandon and Mathew of Manassas, Roger Hawkins, Miss Kim Hawkins and Chris Hawkins of Warrenton, Richie Burke and daughters Molly and Katie and Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville, George Bennette of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan. Our condolences to Mrs. Louise Brady McCulloch of Flint Hill on the passing of her husband Clarence. Easter Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter Michelle of Alexandria, Milton Corbin and Lillian Ford of Front Royal, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Mr and Mrs. Lynwood Rutherford of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville. Easter Sunday Mrs. Linda Clark and daughter Amanda visited with Mrs. Dorothy Ralls, Mrs. Alice Beahm and Mr. and Mrs. John Clark in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz enjoyed Easter dinner on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason in Centreville. Easter Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Alicia Butler and Kevin McGuire of Vienna, Charlie Butler of Woodyille, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Butler, Rachael Berta, Michael Berta and Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Monday visitors of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda of Culpeper. The deacons of Washington Baptist Church will meet on Thursday at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 is drawing near for our annual Spring event at the Washington Baptist Church. We are in need of good items for the Grandma’s Attic. Please bring items to the church on Friday, April 24 or call Ruth Clark at 675-3608 for help to get items to church. There will also be a bake sale. Have a good week and give me a call if you have news. |b 1 N G of BINGO AT THE UNION HALL 231 CHESTER STREET EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT - r : I THIS WEEK’S TREASURE CHEST-$1,515s* Only 17Keys!!!\ For Bingo Game Information or Union Hall Rental, Call 5406366166 rjomes aorr at / p.m. Regular Gomes $ 100 No Checks Please! ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 abebdeeh BASKS. I • • * Wednesday Night Prime Rib Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, Potato & Onion Rings $10.95 . Upcoming Events Benefit planned for weekend Local bikers will ride all 105 miles of Skyline Drive this Saturday and Sunday to raise money for leukemia victim Steve Young. Steve is awaiting a life-saving bone marrow transplant. He and his wife Melody have two children sons Thomas and Daniel. Donations can be mailed do Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 208 Sperryville, Va. 22740. Checks should be made out tc Steve or Melody Young. For information call Warrer Collins at 987-1130 or Jon Heddleston at 987-8137. Country benefit auction set Mountain Laurel Montessori School in Front Royal wil conduct its third annual country auction starting at 11 a.m. on April 26 at its co-sponsor Oasis Winery in Hume Light fare will be provided by the Harvest Cafe in Front Royal. Both a silent and exciting live auction offers gift certificates, professional services, entertainment and getaways from area businesses. For more information or tc obtain a catalog call 635-9125. Swing into Spring Lindy Hop dance lessons, the big band style will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday evenings at 7. Cost is $2 per person. Children are welcome. For more information call Lindsay and Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. Directors meeting to be held The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will be holding a special meeting of the membership to elect the Board of Directors to be held Wednesday, April 29 at 7 p.m at the Rappahannock Library. 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 $2C per person. Contact Ken Marlor at 347-3474 or Frank Warner at 987-8103. Storytelling at Ki Theatre “No Ordinapr Person,” an evening of autobiographica storytelling, will be presented on Saturday, May 2 at £ p.m. at Ki Theatre. RAAC and Ki Theatre collaborate tc bring you the amusing, bruising and heartwarming stories from the lives of your friends and neighbors: Jane Coon Richard Abell, Anne Morgan Gray, Sallie Morgan anc Joyce Abell. For reservations call 675-3193. Tickets are $£ and are available at Mountainside Market and at the door Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet ir the Rappahannock County High School Library on Apri 16 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Healing Arts activities The following activities will be held at the Rappahannock Healing Arts. Thursday, April 16: Yoga at 9:30 a.m., Flower Essence Education from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 17: Health Options Counseling from 1 tc 5 p.m.; Nutritional Counseling from 4 to 8 p.m. and workshop with Berta Scholten from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., which will also be held April 18 and 19, same time. Also on Apri 19: Joyful sounds from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 20: Nutritional counseling from 1 to A p.m. and yoga at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Marianne Williamson, Tape series on money from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Herb workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Hert clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Solution focused counseling from 5 to 9 p.m. For additional information call 987-7204. 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 delightfu mile-a-minute, roller coaster ride of language, music anc visuals. Admission for adults is $6, all students are free Sponsored by The Many Faces of Poetry Project. Cal Headwaters for information and reservations, 675-1819. Art exhibit in the nest Dulaney Hollow at Old Rag Mountain Bed & Breakfast and Antiques cordially invites you to the opening receptior on Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. presenting Celtic Stained Glass Creations by Patti Brennan who owns anc operates De’Danann Glassworks Studio in the Oldway Arts Center at Sperryville and Black and White Landscape Photography by Dr. Kenneth L. McCoy who resides lr Syria at the Rose River Vineyards and Trout Farm. The exhibit will be on display through June 21 even Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at Dulane\ Hollow in Etlan, situated on Virginia Scenic Byway Route 231 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Partia proceeds will benefit The Blue Ridge Foothill; Conservancy. For more information call 923-4470. Book Fair underway Rappahannock County Elementary School Library i.hosting a Scholastic Book Fair now through Monday, Apri 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. Cal 987-8259 or the information hot line, 987-9316. Dance at Amissville A dance will be held at Amissville Volunteer Fire Hal on Saturday, April 18. Music will be by Kuttin Edge. Live music at Oasis The Oasis Winery will be hosting live music everv weekend during the Spring season. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Free admission. Music from 11 a m. tc 5 p.m., rain or shine. For information call 1-800-304-7656 Lions auction planned The Rappahannock Lions Club is preparing for its annual benefit auction to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday May 9 at the Washington fire hall. The Lions are nov\ accepting any new, used or timeworn items that people would like to discard. They cannot, however, accept food clothing, mattresses and non-working appliances. The> will pick up at any convenient time. Call Roger Andrews at 987-8974 or Hal McDermott at 675-1028 or any Lions Club member. All donations are taj deductible.

Grady family welcomes baby Congratulations to Karen and Chuck Grady on the birth of their daughter, Sara Nicole. Sara was born on Saturday, April 4 and weighed nine pounds and five ounces. Karen is the daughter of first time grandparents Bonnie and Jerry Curtis of Amissville. Our prayers are with Emma Swatman who has surgery scheduled for Monday, April 13. Hope everything goes as planned, Emma! We need to also keep so many others in our thoughts and prayers: Margaret Meyers as her leg heals; Levi Atkins as he continues to recover from recent surgery; and Sharon Scott who continues to progress and was able to be home for Easter. The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be holding a dance Saturday, April 18 beginning at 9 p.m. Proper dress is required. Music will be provided by Kuttin Edge. They are also accepting donations for their annual auction to be held on May 2. If you have items for pick up, call Jack Atkins at 937-5282, J.B Carter at 9374218, or Paul Payne at 9374954. On Thursday, April 23 the Rappahannock Lions Club will celebrate its 40th anniversary By GLENDA GUM with a buffet dinner and awards program beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Culpeper Country Club. A limited number of guests will be accommodated at $20 per person. For more information contact Ken Marlor at 347-3474 or Frank Warner at 987-8103. Fund raising efforts for the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, celebrating its 45th year of service is now underway. Please mail your donations to Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, P.O. Box 147, Amissville, Va. 20106 The Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC) recently initiated a new project in collaboration with the Culpeper Juvenile Court, schools, and the Commonwealth’s Attorney to bring Accountability Conferencing to the communi ty. 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, decide how to repair the harm caused by their actions. Beginning this 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 Accountability Conferencing Project Coordinator at PDRC at 347*6650. Your help is needed. Once again, the Amissville United Methodist Church women put on an “egg-citing” Easter Egg Hunt for our community’s children. The weather was perfect for kids to run over the church’s grounds, leaving no stone unturned searching for dyed and plastic eggs. Our thanks to all those who organized and carried out the program, decorated eggs, and donated refreshments. This was wholesome, hometown, family fun at its best! Please submit your news for me by noon on Sunday in the box at Hackley’s Store. Breakfast, lunch menus RCES Monday, April 20: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, April 21: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday , April 22: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, April 23: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, April 24: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, April 20: Seafood platter, hush puppies, choose two: french fries, green beans and coleslaw. Tuesday, April 21: Hot dog on bun, soft pretzel, choose two: Read All Things Wild And Beautiful, by Rappahannock County's favorite naturalist, John Trott. See Page A4. mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and baked beans. Wednesday, April 22: Steak nuggets, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: parsley or sweet potatoes and baked apples. Thursday, April 23: Hamburger on bun, choose two: onion rings, buttered com and chilled fruit. Friday, April 24: Spaghetti, hot garlic bread, choose two: garden salad, buttered corn and fruit. RCHS Monday, April 20: Chicken pattie on bun, scalloped potatoes, baked apples or sausage pizza, potato rounds and fruit. Tuesday, April 21: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans or fish square on bun and hot steak and cheese. Tuesday, April 21: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans or fish square on bun and peach cobbler with cool whip. Wednesday, April 22: Chili boat/cheese, french fries, peach cobbler with cool whip or bologna and cheese sub and chicken salad on bun. Thursday, April 23: Lasagna/garlic bread, fresh garden salad, buttered corn, fruit or hot dog on bun, tuna salad and fries. Friday, April 24: Crispy baked chicken, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, cherry pixie pie or cheese pizza and fruit. Shennandoah Park seeks nature volunteer person Shenandoah National Park needs a computer literate volunteer to enter nature observations into a data base. This work is an important part of protecting park resources. Does preserving nature by using a keyboard sound good? Do you have 12 to 16 hours a week to volunteer? Call Barb Stewart, Volunteer Coordinator, Shenandoah National Park, 999-3181. Is That Lone Commute Here’s Help!^ Sponsored By Fauquier Hospital PIEDMONT COMMUTER CLUB FAUQUIER HOSPITAL Fauquier Hospital Started the Piedmont Commuter Club te help make the lives of weary commuters just a little bit better! It’s Free! Here’s what you get when you join: ♦ Free mini first aid kit for your car ♦ Free “send help” flag! ♦ A quarterly newsletter addressing the specific health-related concerns of commuters! Newsletter topics include: ♦ Stress tips for commuters. ♦ How to get enough exercise when you’re at the wheel all the time. ♦ How to beat driver fatigue. PLUS, take advantage of special programs, lectures and health seminars just for commuters! IEDMONT COMMUTER CLUB! Its Easy and it’s FREE! Name: Address: __ City:___ State:_Zip Code: Home Phone: i_!_ Work Phone: 1_!_ & Riuquier Hospital Physician-_ Health Care Plan:_ Name of Fmplnyerr. . vt City:_!____ State:_:_ Clip and mail to: PIEDMONT COMMUTER CLUB, c/o Fauouie. Hospital Referral Ser-ic-, 500 Hospiral Drive, Wanenron, VA 20186-3027 Fundraiser planned Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day ". The 4-H Rappahannock Honor Club is sponsoring a raffle fund raiser for individually enrolled 4-H members of Rappahannock County to use for 4-H activities. Raffle prizes are: dinner for two at The Inn at Little Washington, $50 gift certificate to the Talk of the Town, - dinner for two at the Appetite Repair Shop, $35 gift certificate from the Trading Post. * Pictured here is Mayor Stewart Willis of Rare Finds donating an assortment of bear Beanie Babies to 4-H Honor Club members Zack Corbin, Ashley Corbin and David Massie. 4-H members will be selling raffle tickets in front of Talk of the Town in Washington during the Fodderstack Race on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until noon. Come out and help support this 4-H fund raising. Cloverbuds attend camp BY NAOMI SMOOT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer March 14-15 district 4Her’s attended Cloverbud Winter Camp. The camp is for six to nine year olds and acts as a training for Junior Camp. Many campers were from Rappahannock. Four teen counselors from the county accompanied the group and a local mother also attended the camp. Campers enjoyed three courses centered around the theme of health and safety. During the first course a D.A.R.E. officer visited with the campers and taught them a game which illustrated the purpose of different signs. A U.S. Customs dog demonstrated for the group in the second one and the third class taught safety tips for being home alone. After this the group toured an ambulance and a fire truck. A police officer was also on hand to show the children equipment such as hand cuffs and a bullet proof vest. That afternoon the group visited the Smithsonian’s Conservation and Research Center. They discovered first hand how deer were tracked when half the group acted as deer and had a collar put on them and the other half acted as scientist and had to track their fellow campers. On their way back to camp they also got to see a red panda. After dinner they listened to a performance by Cody and B.J., a husband and wife musical duo. The kids danced to upbeat and enthusiastic songs and helped out by being members of the band. Campers also attended campfire that evening where they performed an original song and skit. Camp days scheduled BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The CulpeperShenandoah-Rappahannock 4-H Camp will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal the week of Aug. 9-13. Each morning, campers participate in three classes of their choosing. Classes scheduled include: canoeing, beginning horsemanship, swimming, tennis, foods, nature studies, shooting education, crafts, fishing, art, performing arts, rocketry, and many more. Sports and recreations, swim ming, and tribal activities will occupy the campers in the afternoon. Evening activities include campfires, talent shows, games, dances, and many other special programs and activities designed for fun! We are taking registration now, so come by or call the Extension office at 675-3619 to receive a registration form. The cost of camp is $125 if paid by June 1 and $130 after June 1. Youth ages nine through 14 years (as of 9-3098) can go to camp. If you are a person with a disability and desire assistance or accommodations to Have To Go!!! www.manassasaoage.com JOHN GUNNING'S ANASSAS (703)631-1340 (M*tro) 800-966-DODGE ‘PLUS TAX, TAOS, $196 PROCESSING FEE. AU. MftATlS CARAVANS $750 A GRAND CARAVANS $1000 INCLUDCD M OFFER. »DX'S NOT MCU10ED. OFFER ENDS 4/30/9R 9100 Centreville Road • Manassas, Virginia • 800-966*3634 participate in this activity, please notify the Rappahannock County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 675-3619 during business hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, by July 1. Food Festival Directory now available Virginia knows how to celebrate its delicious food. From chicken to chili, pork to peaches, shad to strawberries, food lovers have created festivals starring these specialities of the state. Now, with an assist from the latest edition of the Virginia Food Festival Directory, you can follow your nose and your tastebuds to some of the state’s premiere eating opportunities. The directory, just published by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, lists the feasts and festive occasions by month so you can plan ahead for the Highland Whitetop Mountain Maple Festivals, the Virginia Pork Festival, the Chincoteagpe Island Oyster Festival or more than 60 others that offer food, fun and Virginia hospitality. There are enough events to fill evey weekend from no^v through October as you sip and snack your way across the state. For those who want to sample the unusual, the directory presents some wonderful opportunities, such as the Mt. Rogers Ramp Festival in May, the ninth annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival in June, Brinkfest in August, and the Virginia Garlic Festival in October. There are also events which highlight traditional Virginia products. To request your free copy of tne direcotry, write to Virignia Food Festival Directory, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO. Box 1163, Richmond, Va. 23218 or call toll-free 1-888-824-2457.

Fish bead The famous “fish” bead. ..toil........ Rappahannock News photo/ Carl Ebom Beadmaker offers classes at Oldway BY PATTI BRENNAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer De’Danann Glassworks, located at Oldway Art Center, will be hosting the second annual workshop of Don McKinney, nationally known beadmaker. Don was here last year and taught in the De’Danann studio. His classes were a great experience and students came from as far as Maryland to study with him. Don McKinney owns and operates the “Glass Palette” studio in Peoria, Ariz. He has been a glass artist for 20 years. He is considered a master in the art of hot glass, his speciality being torch made marbles and beads. He is famous for his “fish” bead, which is distributed through various handmade bead catalogs. He teaches at Corning, N.Y., and at several glass workshops throughout the country. The methods by which he creates his bead is called Lampworking. A propane oxygen torch is used to melt the glass rod on to a mandrel (steel rod). Hot glass is added and manipulated to form whatever style bead desired. Then the bead is annealed in a special bead kiln, (which Don manufactures when he’s not making beads and teaching), so the bead slowly cools to room temperature. This year Don will be offering classes on May 15, 16 and Don McKinney 17. He will offer two beginners classes and a intermediate class for those students who studied with him last year. Don’s experience and teaching expertise is very exciting. After completion of one of his classes you’ll have the ability to make your own glass beads. The class size is limited to four students, which will allow each student to have their own torch for the day. Each class is one day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost of the class is $150 and a deposit of $75 is needed to reserve a space. No experience is required for the beginning class. All materials are included in the price. For more information call Patti Brennan at 987-8615. Mawyer completes course Marine Pfc. Thomas K. Mawyer, son of Joyce M. Williams of Skyverge Road, ■Chester Gap recently completed the Basic Engineer Equipment Repairer Course at Marine Corps Detachment, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Mawyer received instruction on the inspection maintaining and repairing engineering equipment used by the U.S. Marine Corps, which included high-speed, high mobility cranes used for loading ships and trucks, and forklifts and tractors used on airfields. With an emphasis on safety, Mawyer was given training on the fundamentals of troubleshooting gasoline and diesel engines, and hydraulic, clutch and brake systems. The 1997 graduate of Warren County High School of Front Royal, joined the Marine Corps in July 1997. Peace of Mind.,. ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Nursing Home Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 Obituaries Edith Cave Born in Madison Edith Mae Woodward Foster Cave, 83, of Front Royal, died Monday, April 6 in the Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mrs. Cave was born on March 22, 1915 in Madison County, the daughter of the late George Washington and Bessie Ada Jenkins Woodward. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Donald Cave of Front Royal, formerly of Washington; four sons Aubrey J. Foster of Baltimore, Md., William F. Foster of Flint Hill, Jimmy D. Foster of Huntly and Donald Pete Cave of Washington; five daughters Dollie Stringfellow of Culpeper, Virgie Marie Martin of Bel Air, Md., Juanita Alther of Rixeyville, Darlene Duncan of Richmond and Wilma Darnell of Jeffersonton; 18 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren plus a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cave was predeceased by a daughter Ella Mae Taylor; three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Cave loved flowers, country music and hymns. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, April 9 at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. Interment was in the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stephen Foster, Todd Foster, James Stringfellow, Troy Foster, Donnie Duncan, Tony Alther, Rascom Darnell Jr. and Timothy Stringfellow. Dora Robinson License Practical Nurse Dora Gertrude Robinson, 81, of Front Royal, died Tuesday, April 7 in the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. Mrs. Robinson was born April 17, 1916 in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Bub and Ethel Elzora Heflin Williams. She was predeceased by her husband William Bryan Robinson. She was a member of the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Robinson was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse retired 35 years with Warren Memorial Hospital and with the late Dr. William E. Lynn for a number of years. Surviving are two sisters Cornelia W. Welch of Huntly and Viola W. Jackson of Front Royal; one step daughter Bertha Jenkins of Front ^1/Vozdi by Randy Minter TRANSITIONS Before the great rush of urbanization and technological upheaval of this century, generations of families lived and died together in homes where there was little to divert attention away from the certainties of this world. Thus, neither birth nor death were strangers to those who came to see them as the necessary transitions between life stages. They were so completely observed and understood as to be accepted, not feared. Death was seen as the last chapter in a life well lived. As a historian in another era and culture saw the dying, the Roman, Cornelius Nepos, once wrote, "So that he seemed not to relinquish life, but to leave one home for another." Moving through a transition is always difficult, even when the transition is a positive one. How much more so is this true when we are facing loss! We are here to help. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, you'll find we care about our clients. For answers to your questions, call us at 347-3431. "Many men on the point of an edifying death would be furious if they were suddenly restored to health." ~ Cesare Pavese Royal; four step grandchildren; four nephews and three nieces. Funeral services were held at the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 11 with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Burial was in the Willis Chapel Cemetery at Huntly. Turner Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. C. McCulloch World War II Veteran Clarence Haywood McCulloch, 75, of Flint Hill died Saturday, April 11 in the Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 14 at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Merlin Shorb. Burial followed in Flint Hill Cemetery. Mr. McCulloch was born July 20, 1922 in Person County, N.C., son of Issac and Ada Parker McCulloch. He was retired from the General Service Administration in Washington, D.C. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Kemper Masonic Lodge of Falls Church, the Scottish Rite of Alexandria, and the Kena Temple Shriners of Fairfax. He was a member of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife Louise Brady McCulloch and two sisters Estelle Milam of Roxboro, N.C. and Mildred Grinstead of Efland, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 363, Flint Hill, Va. or to the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Squad, RO. Box 150, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Atkins Housewife Mary Helen Atkins, 89, of Amissville died Friday, April 10 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mrs. Atkins was born in Rappahannock County on June 28, 1908. She was a housewife. I She was the daughter of the late Albert Jonas Clark and Nina Helen Dodson Clark and the wife of the late Roadcap Atkins. Survivors include a grandson Michael Atkins of Amissville; a sister Ruth Orange of Woodville; several nieces and nephews and a daughter-in-law Florene A. Brown of Culpeper. She was predeceased by a. son Roadcap Atkins Jr. and a daughter Margaret Helen Atkins. Graveside services were, held on Monday, April 13 at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper by the Rev. Alpheus! Atkins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue or to the Rappahannock County Animal Welfare League. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME j 11190 James Monroe Highway (Ri. 29 South) Culpeper, V'A 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 < 1-800-924-1266 i A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Next Deadline April 23 ANTIQUES Open Fri., Sal., & Mon., 10 a.m. lo 5 p.m. Sunday 12 lo S 15.3 mslt.% from Warrenton on § 211 703-937-57861S) 703-937-4675(H) BUILDERS Smith Drywalling Specializing in quality custom homes and additions All of your drywaH needs' 540-987-9000 or 987-8513 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Vour 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 Decorating Service Floor Coverings • WmOo* Treatments Wallpaper • S*p Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commercial Rt 211 Amitsvilte.VA 937-5500 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT t MacRae Associates, p.c. Fall Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining OU 'padustud Soviet Fully Insured 16 “tfMit StperuHCt 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 KREYXING (()\STRl (TIO\ Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CONSTRUCTION BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framtn# • Cabinetmating 540-937-3039 VA Class A Budding. Pkjmbtng Electrical EXCAVATING Specialized Backhoe Service Landscaping, Grading & Trenching (540) 675-3901 FENCING FENCING High Tensile. Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available 4/to Curtis Crawford Home: 5«W75-3943 Pager: 399-2688 Financial/ Business Customized Business Services • Accounting • Book keeping • Financial Reports • Money Management • Quick books 540-987-8248 Lawn Care Chapman Lawn Service For oil your mowing and mulching needs Residential ft Commercial Call for your Free Estimate today (540) 635-8082 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540) 635-7273 SKdS£d Dump Buthhogging Service Truc* Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel. Sand. Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryvitle, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PIXLESTS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING ( l/vis .1 (er tilted t omniele Line lliiit’r Soft (imditnmers tree Lrlnnah \ .in \eir It■ irk 540-875-8249 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Monday-Saturday 8 a m. to 9 p.m.. Sunday 8 a.m to 3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS A CALLIGRAPHY SMALL ENGINE Jenkins Small Engine Repair No Job Too Big or Too Small New and Used Parts Available Johnny Jonkina 540-987-8173 STORAGE S1TKKYMI.EE STOKAdE CO. Sale lltuiriy SloiUjji* Resident ini (oiiimcrvial Kea-sonahlc Kates 540/987-8507 SIM KKWtl l I \ \ South Wales Business & Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sizes Available (540) 341-7000 TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937*7541 H & R BLOCK 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Warrenton, VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 TELEVISION GREYSTONE TV A APPLIANCE Sales A Service GE A RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shat* Dealer Kitchen Aid Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA Sierra Jotul. Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 Reliable Lawn Care mPlus . . . Mowing Trimming Rototilling Planting Weeding Feeding Reliable l awn l are Hus i. all lotiau

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Convenient location, close to shopping and downtown Leesburg. Call John Gantt at ERA FIVE STAR PROPERTIES at 703-779-4964. 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 7 Rentals Office For Rent: Washington, Va Office Suite in Clopton House. 2 large bright rooms, kitchenette & bath. Available Now.. $465.00 per month. 540675-3033. Washington, Va. 2room office space available, separate outside entrances, available immediately. $250/ month plus deposit. Also willing to sublease 2-3 days/ week. Pleasce call 540675-3316. 10 Rentals Wanted Artist/ Musician seeks cheap living/ work space in Rappahannock. Bob 540-347-2574. Family of four 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 fireplaces, 17-1/2 acres, mountain views, streams, 50% open, $299,900. Owner 540-987-8789. 29 Auctions (2) Major Absolute Auctions. (2) Days-March 25 & 26th Lynchburg, VA. Complete and partial contractor liquidationslarge selection of Construction equipment: Track Loaders & Dozers, RT Loaders & Backhoes, (3) Terex Scraper Pans, Excavators, Motor Graders, Dump Trucks, Road Tractors, Trailers, Vehicles plus misc. equipment. For detailed brochure 1 -800-7802991 Counts Auction VAAF93 ANTIQUES & COLECTIBLES AUCTION Sun., April 19 at 12:00 NOON Preview Saturday 10-4 Large selection of antique & older furniture, numerous collectibles (kitchenware, lightning rods, neon beer signs, etc). glassware, jewelry, coins, and • unique items (540) 025-9045 tor Fax or into E-Mail CulAuction&aol com Absolute auction no buyer's premium no reserves (VAFM255) (1 5 miles from town on Rt 522N) 12282 Specryville Pike (Rt 522NJ Culpeper VA Auctioneer Ron Lettwich VAR02137 44 Giveaways Free aged horse manure for your garden. Easy access - Haymarket 703-754-7644. Free Composed horse manure. Perfect for lawns and gardens. Will help load. 540-937-3717, leave message. Free composted Horse Manure. Will Load 540937-3418. Giveaway: Bam homes needed for shy unadoptable cats. All medical provided, all spayed/ neutered 703-295-0678 M Livestock For Sale Purebred black angus bulls 540-937-4900. 31 Boats & Accessories 1996 Flats Skiff- 40hp Murcury Force outboard, polling platform, center console, custom built in Florida, includes new trailer, $7500. also new Zodiac inflatable 16 and used I0hp Johnson, $950. Call 703-729-6900 or 540-882-4149_ Sport Craft- inboard/out-board, 19‘ fiberglass V-bow, with easy-load trailer, $3,500. Call 540-592-3816 Childcare Wanted Need dependable person for early morning child care. Take to and from daycare CCLC, Little Washington each day. Must have excellent driving record and dependable car. Appr. 3 hours daily. 540-9374907 between 9am & 7pm. Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL: 1990 Mercury Sable Station Wagon 1990 Dodge Spirit 1997 Chrysler NewVbrker Furniture • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Items We buy or sell complete or partial eslales Wei aiso buy used K/nrtire and household terns Pickup avateble Consignments Welcome For More Information Call (703)327-4004 E-marl most>y@erois com Calvn Neal. VAAR »2084 L W‘Scoop'Magmss. VAAfi #1309 Dv Rom ChanDily take Rt 50 3.5 miles W oi Rt 28 (Sulty Rd.) From Gilberts Comer (Rts 15 & 50), 7 miles E on Rt 50 (Next to Meadow's Farms Nursery) Terms: Cash. Check, MOST Debit Cards, Visa. MC, Discover. Announcements day ol sale take precedence over printed material. 2 DAY AUCTION for CULPEPER STONE CO., INC. APRIL 23RD at 11:00 & APRIL 24TH at 0:00 Having sold the business, will be selling all excess equipment from two locations, on two days. DAY ONE. APRIL 23RD - IN HAYMARKET VA -11:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From Rt 15 at I-66. Take Rt 55W, approx 1 mi to 1st Right on Antiock Rd. Approx 100 yds to sale site. WILL BE SELLING: QUARRY EQUIPMENT to include: Cone Crushers, Pug Mill, Vib feeders, Trk scales. Magnet, Screens, Truss conveyer, (12) conveyors 20' to 120’ long. DAY TWO, APRIL 24TH - IN CULPEPER VA - 9:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From Rt 29. Take Rt 3 E about 5 mi to site on right. From Fredericksburg: Take Rt 3 W through Stevensburg to sale site on left. WILL BE SELLING: Hyd Excavators. Wheel Loaders & Cranes. Backhoes, Air Compressors, Drills & Rollers, End Dumps, Road Tractors, Rusher Truck, Vehicles, Trailers, Generators & Power Units, Steel Bridge & Screener, Parts Truck & Machines, Farm Tractors & Equip, Machinery Components, Machine Shop Tools, Welding Machines, Shop Support fools & Equipment. TERMS OF SALE: Complete Payment on Sale Day w/Guaranteed Funds. 1 PRE-SALE INSPECTIONS: One Day Prior to Sale Date -10:00 to 4:00 SALE CONDUCTED BY: (500) 443-95AO • (301) 398-0340 8801 HANSONVILLE RD FREDERICK, MD 21702 “TO QC* ohttpA www auctionads com B m°Fr 12 NOON ON APHI124TH IN CULPEPER VA VALUABLE INDUSTRIAL real ESTATE ~ 11 ACRES W IMPROVEMENTS ACRES (J7 Miscellaneous VI Wanted The Inn at Little Washington is looking to purchase your home grown produce. Wanted Now! Morels and Asparagus. Please call Bob or Kevin 540-6753801. AKC Bull Terrier puppies. 304-267-2239 Coon Hound Puppies: $50/ each 540-9878036, call T M. Dodson, after 5pm. Corgi Pups, AKC, Pembroke, Tri-sable, ready 4-22. Deposit will hold, $500/ up. Will deliver. 540-941-8181 Gardens Tilled with Troy Horse with new tines. Call Nina Moore 987-8953. Perennial garden work also. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. tta 0»SK« 9«p tar conpm Mom* Dnntng Sanci Ftooi Cowmgs • Mndn TnMiM • Sip Cowij 1 Uctabfcy rx - ^ _A_ _ ^_ 1 m SX - . .. , J nfxwnw m vOnvncfvw RL 211 Amttsvil*. V.« _937-5500 E Antiques & Classics Volks wagon 1969 Beetle, needs restoration, dark blue, $1,000/ best offer. (703)777-6331. 1993 Ford Probe GT, Ato Trans., 38K miles., Orig Owner, All Pwr. ABS Brakes. A/C Blue, Excellent Cond. $8500 00,703 242 1453. 1997 Ford Escort wagon, red, 5 speed, ac, cassette, 13,200 miles, like new, $10,500/obo. 703-426-0490 87 Nissan Pathfinderloaded, mint condition, $5500. 703-777-0010 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 DeVille 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. Chevrolet, 1991, Corsica Automatic, loaded, great shape $2900/obo. 703-777-7653 DONATE YOUR CAR Heritage For the Blind. Tax Deductible Free Towing, Free Phone Card to Donors 3/Ad #1285 1-800-2-donate Ford 1987 Tempo, 5speed, highway miles. 1 owner, records available. $1000/ best offer. 540.349-4931, leave message. Ford 1992 Tempo GL33K miles, excellent condition, garaged, auto, am/fm cassette, all power options, $5,200. 703860-0266 Honda 1987 Accord: New fuel pump/ VA inspection/ Front tires/ Clutch. A/C, CD Player. Very clean $1900/ obo. 540-349-1545 AUCTION Sat., Apr. 18, at 5 p.tn. at the gallery, Kt. 211, in Amissville, VA (13 miles W of Warrenton 23 miles S of Front Royal) / eataring *eirral collection* with a lot of addition* to make tin* a reallu fun. full auction once again ' We'Hluwe the enticing iuiu*ual OLD BUTTON COLLECTION: Many 1800s- earlv 1900s buttons of all sorts, Glass, Brass; Pewter; Steel; Celluloid, Hnameled; Wood, Mother of pearl/shell, etc ., etc., of all sizes - diminutive to extra laree. A HUGE ARRAY OF FABULOUS Pll.CES!'! STILL & MECHANICAL BANKS Pershing; Southern Comfort; Buildings; Safes; Animals; People tine, black); All are iron or some other metal, most are old, but a few are old repros A very nice group of old IRON MATCH SAFES ' ' ■ jpONp DOORSTOPS & oup ot NU TCI (Strasb RACKERS. Mint LeHew k Co. (Strasburg) cuspidor; Ovoids; Some very unusual utility pieces; Evervdav blue decorated k plain utility crocks/|ugs. Unusual SCAL ES: Highlighted v a Ig. iron brass & ironstone AGATE balance; Also RE1 ium; Lab, Kitchen, Store, etc. ;M1NGT0N MODEL 51 .180 auto pistol (early 1900s) LOTS INTERESTING COUNTRY STUFF: Quite a bit of old graniteware - mostly blue, gray, white, Ironware: Griswold breadstick; Flatirons, inc. most unusual hinged iron. Enterprise coffee grinder, etc, Wooden boxes; Lots milk cans; Many old tools; Goat/ox yokes. Oil lamps and much more along the same lines! Quite a bit of old jewelry, inc costume, slerling/turquoise, Victorian, etc. ALSO (ft COLLECTOR INTEREST 20+ pcs. Jewel Tea Autumn Leaf': pitcher, coffee pot, plates, platter; s/p sets, etc.; Cameras: M1B Kodak ( olorbust, Pentax Spotmatic, Kodak No. 1-A, etc.; ■southern RR stuff, inc MIB sets of glasses, etc.; 10+ quilts, some old, some not; Seven "Big Little" books; Old Docks - Seikosha school, Gilbert Ogee k steeple docks. Signs, inc neon beer. Coke clock, etc ; From the 70s a large plastic mooing General Mills milk cow; and a w hole lot more of the same! FURNITURE; Lovely mah breakfront china cabinet; I’ntd 4-section barrister bookcase; Pine White Mountain icebox; Graceful uphol mah rocker; Phyfe-style mah. dining table, Wicker rocker; Mah. buffet; Sm. maple corner cupboard. Oak/pine farm tables; Knockdown oak w ardrobe, Elderly (& in need of a little TLC) oak dressers w/orig. bev mirrors. Glass-topped, bamboo-base round dining table; Trunks; Tables; Chairs, Pr like-new Ikea queen-sized beds, 2 knotty pine chests; Oak desk. Bookcases; Stands; Beds, etc For color photos, visit our web site: www.tidalwave.net/-bpa TERMS; Cash or good check w/ID, NO buyer’s premium Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. (540) 937-4142 ^AA^^L^^L330^^vwwctidalwav<^tet/-^£a^ Honda, 1987 Prelude SI. loaded, 125,000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for 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. Oldsmobile 1989 Cutlas Calais. Sporty Quad 4, 5- speed, 2 door, power windows/locks, tilt, a/c, rear defrost, 109K miles. $1,200 00. Must Sell. Call 703-430-2789. Oldsmobile 1991 Cutlass Ciera, power steering/ brakes, AC. am/fm cassette, new tires, original owner, excellent condition. 76K miles. $5600. 703-444-1157 Pontiac 1984 sedan Parisean, runs OK, current V A inspection, 97.000 miles. Asking $750 Must sell. 3414673 anytime. Pontiac 1994 Grand AM, 69k miles, 4-door, ac, auto, cruise, am/lm cassette, new brakes, inspection 5k warranty. Very Clean, $7600. 703777-3445 Saturn 1994 SL2, teal. AC, am/fm cassette, automatic, garage-kept. Driverside airbag. Maintenance records available. 69,000 miles, asking $7300. Kevin 540-341-7323. Toyota 1989 Celica. perfect inside/ paint/ mechanically, AC, automatic, power steering, OD, CD changer, 86K, below Bluebook. $4250/ obo. 540-675-2045 Toyota 1994 Tercel - 57K miles, 2 door, am/fm/cass (4 speakers) rear defrost, (runs perfectly, never had a breakdown) 1 owner; 34 mpg, no a/c. Call 703-815-2005. Price $4,600; Still on warranty Volkswagen 1973 Beetle - great body, metallic purple, new exhaust, runs good. $2500/bo. 703-476-4878. 85 Thicks 1991 Chevrolet S10 Tahoe LT. 4 door, black, auto, all power options, hitch, tow package, sunroof. tilt, cruise. ABS, 125K, very good condition, $8200/obo. 540349-8230 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 1996 S10 - a/c, am/fm/cassette, 5speed, alloy wheels, bed liner, 12K, mint. Warranty, $8900.00. 703569-7756. Chevrolet, 1989, Blazer, Silverado, 350, auto, 4" suspension lift, 1’ body lift, new 35" TSL Thornbird tires, Class IV, hitch, Sony tape deck with 10 disc changer. Very clean. Must see to appreciate. $10,000/ obo. 540-687-5322, Dawn. Chevy 1988 Pick-up C1500, V-8, long eight foot bed, Abs, ac, bedfiner, tinted glass, running boards Ah new- engine 20k, trans 8k, tires, battery, brake, muffler, altinator. Going over sea Only $7500 703-5029261 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, (sower steering, AC, anti-lock, bedliner, chrome bumpers/ wheels, 22k miles, garage-parked, excellent condition. $7900. 703450-0385 Ford 1996 Ranger XL, with truck cap, white, manual 5 speed. Excellent condition Must sell. $8500/ neg. 703-777/372. 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 evenings 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan- pristine, double sliding doors, green, auto, power locks & mirrors, cruise, am/fm cassette 11k miles, tinted glass, warranty, asking $18,500. Call 703-729-6900 or 540882-4149 Dodge 1989 Caravan, 3.0L, air-condition, power windows, tilt wheel, am/fm, power locks, 8 passenger. Good condition. Some new parts. $4,500/ obo. Call 304728-6510 or 777-1111 ext 371. 88 Motorcycles Harley Davidson 1997 Sportster XL1200 Custom, garaged, fully loaded with extra Harley chrome. Must See! $10,000/obo, 703-4048810 Parts & Accessories 1990 LX 5.0 Bullethole rims. Only on car for a year. Have been in boxes. Look new and are in very good condition. Nice addition to an older Mustang or Ford. Set of 4 rims including lugs. 15"X7" and will handle up to 245 cm tires. Over $900 new. Sell for $299 OBO. Call 703-777-7174 Trailers, car or equipment, heavy duty, 16', extra wide, also, 12' tiltbed, also, 16' landscape, 2-axle, . New, never used. 540-6686937, Trailer Care 540338-2123 SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (if purchased hers) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Opan Mon Sol 9-5* OosadSun Located Rt. 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-257t Employment Services Friendly Toy and Gifts has immediate openings in your area. Number One in Party plan: Toys gifts,Christmas, Home decor. Free catalog and information. 1 800 477 4875. 93 Jobs Wanted Mowing, light hauling, mulching, caretaking, and other odd jobs etc. Good local . references and experience. Call Chris 540-987-8409. Your equipment or mine. JAABids& IW Proposals Sperryville Methodist Church receiving bids for 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 Invitation to Bid for fire Extinguisher, Fire Suppression, and Fire Alarm Inspections Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids tor fire extinguisher, fire suppression and fire alarm inspections. Deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 p.m on May 1, 1998. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. 4-15 & 4-22-98 *102579 Invitation to Bid for Landscape Maintenance Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for routine landscape maintenance Deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 p m on May 1,1998 For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. 4-15 & 4-22-98 #102580 YOU’RE GOING THE RIGHT WAY WITH THE [classifieds

4M Le9al IUI 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 intenm site be increased to 40 from the present limit of 30 and, finally. by asking that the applicants be permitted to use an additional room in the bam for schoolrelated purposes. Property is known as Tax Map 51, Parcel 4C, Stonewall District, and is zoned Agricultural. Allowed under Section 170-36(B); Additional Standards in Section 170-63(B)&(E) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on the file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m.. Said applications will-be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse tor such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747022, in advance thereof. BY: John W.'McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-1,1-8,4-15-98 #99993 Trustee's Sale 567 Richmond Road, Amissville, VA DEFAULT having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated March 13, 1996, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, VA, in Deed Book 217, at page 673 and re-recorded in Deed Book 223, at page 551, and the undersigned, having been duly appointed as Substitute Trustees and having been requested so to do by the holder of the note secured, will proceed to sell at public auction for cash on May 6. 1998. at 1:00 p.m., in front of the building housing the Rappahannock County Circuit Court, 238 Gay Street. Washington, VA, the property designated as containing .50 acre, more or less as shown on plat of survey recorded in Deed Book 97 at page 201 in the aforesaid Clerk's Office. The property will be sold subject to all prior liens, easements, restrictions, covenants, and conditions, if any, of record, or other matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or inspection of the premises. A deposit (in certified funds) of 10% will be required of the successful bidder at tr le of sale and settlement to be made within 10 days. TERMS: CASH. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Memorandum ot Trustee's Sale outlining additional terms of sale and settlement, which will be available for review prior to the announcement of sale. This is a communication trom a debt collector. Glasser & Glasser, P.L.C, and/or Southern Title Services. Inc., Substitute Trustees Dominion Tower, Suite 600 999 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 Tel: (757) 625-6787 Exl. 200 Between 10:00 a m. & 12:00 noon only File No. 42155 4-15, 4-22 & 4-29-98 *102524 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT lo 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 ap proved 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 written comments to the Board of Supervisors, P.O Box 519, Washington, VA 22747022, in advance thereof BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-1, 4-8, 4-15-98 *100028 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 Agncultural. 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 tor public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. 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 7:30 p.m at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747-022. in advance thereofBY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-1,44, 4-15-9* •100558 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. ‘POSTAL JOBS* Start $14.08/hr + benefits. For exam & application info. CALL 800-280-9769 ext. VA160 9am-11pm 7 days ATW, Inc. All Teams, All East-West All HoodCondos. trip average 5,800 miles, top pay package 1 -800-9486723. AUTOMOTIVE Now Hiring Mechanics, Tow Truck Driver & Office Personnel. Experience required. Call: 540-347-9687 . ' -a t BRICKLAYERS $18/hr. Foreman needed for long-term 4yr. project, in Springfield. Must be exp. with trans. Call between 8-5. 1-800526-3281. Carpenter (Framing) Oak Ridge Builders in Leesburg seeks experienced full time Frame Carpenter looking for a team player that plans on sticking around. Call Sarah at 703-7775435. EOE CARPENTER/ HANDYPERSQN Small co. needs person to do all types of repairs on existing buildings. Call Bill 540-347-9753 'Circulation Assistant* 20 hours per week (flexible). Data entry skills required. Please contact: Ron Sauer Circulation Manager Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 ^ (703) 437-5400 A THE ITCH AT LITTLE WASHIHGTON The Inn at Little Washington has immediate positions tor enthusiastic self starters in several departments. These positions offer flexible scheduling, excellent pay. job skills training, growth potential, and comprehensive benefits. Hotel experience is a plus. Housekeepers Dishwashers Host/Hostess Bartenders Reservationists Gift Shop Sales Please submit your resume to: Director of Human Resources, PO Box 300, Washington, VA 22747, by fax: (540) 6753100, or applications are accepted Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00. If you have any questions, please call Jan at ,(800)272-4466. _*K. A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would he like to work for one? We care enough to offer: •Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training •■40IK Retirement Plan •$■40,000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No experience necessary. You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Patricia Mills Company drivers/own•r op8.$500-$1000.00 Sign on bonus! Van, flatbed, dedicated singles or teams. No experience? no problem. Training AvailabletBuilders Transport. 1 888 2 JOIN-BT. Driver-Start up to $.32/mile plus bonuses with USA Truck! Latemodel, assigned conventionals with satellite communications. 10,000 mile/month average. Weekly p-'y. 1-800-2374642. EOc. M/F/H/V. Driver: Up to $.35/mi. to start plus up to $700/week orientation pay! Great hometime and assigned, all conventional fleet. O/Os welcome. Boyd Bros. 1800-543-8923. EOE. Drivers! Virginia’s Best Kept Secret Keeps getting better! Great pay, home most weekends, late model conv., co. paid health! Come grow with Harris Trucking Co. 1800 829 5003 Drivers-AII '95 or newer conventional fleet. Solos start up to $.30 per mile with bonuses and annual raises to $.35 per mile Teams start up to $.38 per mile with bonus. Industry's top mileage average. 23 with 1 year OTR. J-MAR 1-888-2165627. Drivers...Swift Transportation. Experienced and inexperienced drivers wanted! Low cost CDL training available! Great pay and benefits, job stability, home often, consistent miles. 1-800347-4698 (eoe-m/f). GOLF COURSE Snack Bar help needed. Hourly, PT position. Some weekdays, some weekends. Salary based on experience. Please call 540-9373250 or stop by South Wales Golf Course, 18363 Golf Lane, Jeffersonton. Hotel/Inn Bleu Rock Inn Sperryville, VA Seeks Assistant Inn- | keeper. Duties in- 1 elude guest services, % reservations, administration, some bookkeeping. 1 Apply in person Wed-Sun Bleu Rock Inn Sperryville, VA 540-987-3190 MODELS WANTED From VA-DC-MD between 2-19 to compete in this years 1998 Baltimore Pageants. Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships. Including trips to Nationals in Las Vegas. Call today 1 -800367-2125 EXT 330. Restaurant Now Hiring WAIT STAFF Fine dining experience preferred. Apply in person Wed-Sun, Bleu Rock Inn, Sperryville, VA 540-987-3190 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 THE INN AT LITTLE •WASHINGTON Accounting Manager The Inn at Little Washington has immediate position for an Accounting Manager that is an enthusiastic self starter. This position offers flexible scheduling, excellent pay, job skills training, growth potential, and comprehensive benefits. Accounts payable, receivable and payroll "hands on” working knowledge a must. Hotel experience is a plus. Please submit your resume to: Director of Human Resources, PO Box 300, Washington, VA 22747 or applications are accepted Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00. If you have any questions, please call Jan at 31900) 272-4466. RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD case Manager izsb. advocate #8104-01: PT (22.5 hrs/wk) in Culpeper assisting elderly consumers in accessing services. Exp. working with elderly, counseling & communications skills $10.3711.01/hr. CLINIC. MANAGER IL #8106-01: Direct MH/SA counseling program in Rappahannock County. Demonstrated clinical, management and consultation skills in community mental health. MS in human services required, license preferred. $32,331$34 318. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR II #8078-02: Eight FT Positions. New group home in Remington, VA. Skill w/ adults w/ mental retardation. Associates or equiv. $20,22221,465. SECRETARY I #8105-01: Hourly position in Culpeper, three evenings/wk. Skill interacting with public, handling confidential data & WP5.1. $7.15/hr. Apply with fully completed RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, Friday, April 24, 1998. To: Human Resources, RRCSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 EEO/AA BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES I Jfc M Blueridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following positions: 1 WINDOWS SOFTWARE ENGINEER: Product Software Development Position. Should be proficient in C++ programming (MFC/Visual C+ + preferred) with the Windows 95/NT GUI; Ole automation or document management experience a plus. 1 SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST: Performs software development for software Server product, including database development for software Server product, including database development and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including: C programming, database desien, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math, or related technical field a plus. 1 DIRECTOR OF MARKETING: Responsible for all facets of product marketing, including developing: a marketing plan and budget, strategic alliances and partnerships, writing news releases, success stories, and articles for publication, planning and otordinating trade show participation, pursuing editorial and coop advertising opportunities, maintaining and updating the company's web sites, and creating marketing literature. A degree in marketing, strong written and verbal skills, and a thorough understanding of the internet will increase your chances of being selected for this position. Success/ul candidates will work out of our Virginia offices in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 a Fax (540) 675-3130 or via email to: barbara@bluerklge.com ■ aa aa WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? ADVERTISE IN TODAY’S CLASSIFIED Tell it all — tell it well, through an ad in the classifieds! You’ll hear the results immediately! yPRIL 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 the inn AJUTTLE WASHINGTON Executive Assistant The Inn at Little Washington has immediate position for an Executive Assistant that is an enthusiastic, independent, self starter, this position requires organization, flexibility and a “can-do” attitude. Office/Facilities Management a plus. This position offers excellent pa\, and comprehensive benefits. Please submit \our resume to: Director of Human Resources, PO Box 300, Washington, VA 22747 or applications are accepted Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00. If you have any questions, 9 please call Jan at (800) 272-4466. A A TH£ IKN ATUTTLE WASHINGTON Housekeeping Manager The Inn at Little Washington has immediate position for a Housekeeping Manager that is an enthusiastic self starter. This position offers flexible scheduling, excellent pay, job skills training, growth potential, and comprehensive benefits. Hotel experience is a plus. Please submit your resume to: Director of Human Resources, PO Box 300, Washington, VA 22747 or applications are accepted Monday-Friday from 9:00-5:00. If you have any questions, please call Jan at (800) 272-4466. « ■ ADVERTISING PRODUCTION COORDINATOR Award winning community newspaper group is seeking a part-time Advertising Production Coordinator . in our Reston office. Candidates should possess good organizational skills and be a self starter. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline orieijted environment very important. Experience or interest in the newspaper industry helpful. Call Cheryl Fischer for an interview. (703) 437-5400 dimes Community Newspapers northern Virginia 1760 Reston Pkwy, #411 Too Late to Classify Honda, 1995, Accord LX, 4 door, auto, power windows/ doors, CD player, 48,000 miles $11,200 703-777-4749 Jaguar' 1972 XJ6, Series I, rare & Collectible, great shape in and out Moving-must sell, $3,900/obo. Call Jason at 703-392-6636 Moving Sale: Purcellville. Sat., April 25. 9am to 4pm, furniture, washer/dryer, BBQ. stereo equipment. video games, boogie board, rugs, household miscellaneous, bike & lots more. 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Boston residents entertain, travel, visit Easter Sunrise services held at Burke’s Hill for Mt. Lebanon, Slate Mills and Hope Hill Baptist Churches were well attended and enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst of Culpeper visited with Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and sons during the Easter holiday weekend. The Culpeper Sheriff’s Office held a public input meeting at the Salem Fire Department last evening, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grant are the proud grandparents of a new baby girl Ashlynn Brooke, bom in March, to Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Keyser. She is also the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown. Mrs. Keyser is the former Miss Susan Brown. Mrs. Joseph (Bessie) Atkins of Sperryville is the great great grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons Michael and Christopher were Easter Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade in Culpeper. Other guests were Mrs. Michael Swindler of Culpeper, Ms. Linda Weakley and Gary Meadows of Standardsville and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville. This weekend, Friday and Saturday each evening at 8 p.m., “Witness for the Prosecution” presented by the BOSTON By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Windmore Foundation for the Arts Community Theater will be held in the Culpeper General District Courtroom. For information, tickets, etc. call 547-2555. There is limited seating, so get your tickets early. Our prayers go out for Mrs. Edna Mills who suffered a stroke on Friday and remains a patient in Winchester Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson and Marc of Salem way were Easter Day luncheon guests of Elder and Mrs. Wayne Richards in Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark, Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary were luncheon guests Easter Day of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory in Front Royal. Later the Mills visited his mother in Winchester Hospital. A reminder that the next Singing and Pickin party at Salem fire hall will be held May 1 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars now and come out and support the company. Mrs. Hazel Hawkins accompanied by Mrs. Debbie Wilmont of Bealeton and Mrs. C.D. Marshall of Culpeper were in Front Royal on Wednesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jack Petty. Easter Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sims and Amanda were, luncheon guests of Mrs. Hawkins. Amanda had spent the Easter holiday with her grandmother, Mrs. Hawkins. Joseph Peregoiy along with other seventh graders of Rappahannock Elementary School left Tuesday to spend the week at Jamestown, Yorktown and Williamsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Green spent Easter Sunday at Colonial Beach and dined at Parkers Crab House and Restaurant. Birthday wishes go out to my nephew Jason Knick who celebrates on Sunday and to John Baker down Salem way who adds another year Thursday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and children of Castleton Ford Road was the setting for a family Easter party on Saturday. Those attending for the occasion were Mrs. Holtzman Frazier and son James of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michael and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, all local, Charles Wharton of Woodville, Ray Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roberson and Tim and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family- lyArea residents are urged to send their donations to the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company as their annual fund drive is still underway. Every contribution is important and greatly appreciated. Rev. and Mrs. Alton Gibson of Liberty, S.C. spent several days last week with Mrs. Irene Terry. Additional dinner guests of Mrs. Terry on Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and sons. On Easter Sunday Mrs. Terry and her sister Mrs. Dorothy Miller motored to Luray and dined at Brookside Restaurant being joined there by Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Terry and Mitch of Broadway. Happy wedding anniversary wishes go out to brother, Shelvy Frazier and his wife, Montrue who celebrate their day on Sunday. Pruning vines for attractive plants BY DR. DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist Vines should be pruned regularly to prevent them from becoming overgrown and unattractive. Remove dead wood and thin stems and branches, removing excessive vines that are inclined to grow over other plants and structures not intended to support their weight. Some fast-growing vines need to be severely cut back to encourage growth close to the ground and will not be harmed if pruned in the spring before new growth starts. Proper pruning also promotes new, healthy growth and improves flowering on less vigorous and invasive vines. First see how vine climbs To properly prune and maintain a vine, it is important to know how the vine climbs and what type of support it requires. One group of vines climbs by attachment to the wall or support with rootlike holdfasts or modified tendrils with circular discs. A second group climbs by winding tendrils around a wire support or trellis, while others climb by twining the vine itself around the support. Some use a combination of these techniques. When pruning vines, • it is important to use care in remov ing the vine from its support. Those with tendrils and twining vines can become very entangled in other plants, and they can cause excessive damage if you simply pull at the cut branches. Additional cuts to loosen the vine will be necessary. Frequent pruning and removal of those that grow with hold-fasts will reduce the amount of damage that they may cause to bricks and mortar. Second, follow pruning principles The same principles for pruning shrubs apply to vine. Cut at a lateral branch, twig, or bud; and do not leave a stub. Prune dead, weak, and thin wood back to healthy wood. Thin old and weak stems annually to encourage new growth. Thin crowded stems by cutting them to the ground. Prune most vines in the dormant season before new growth begins, except for early spring-flowering vines, which should be pruned after they flower since the growth that develops after pruning produces buds for next year. Vines that flower on growth made in the current year, as do many of the hybrid clematis, can be pruned in early spring a few feet to a few inches above the ground. DAK elects Recent BY CAROLE MORCK Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Mrs. Donald J. Gonchar (Susan), a resident of Vienna is a third generation member of the DAR. She joined Arlington House Chapter, Arlington in April 1962 and has had 36 years of continuous, active DAR service. She has held the offices of Virginia State Vice Regent and State Corresponding Secretary and several state chairmanships. On the National level, has held six National Chairmanships, including, Membership, Junior Membership and Speakers Staff. Also served on the Advisory Board of Tamassee DAR School, Tamassee, S.C. She is retired in 1996 as a Public Affairs Officer and newspaper editor at the Defense Mapping Agency, Bethesda, Md. (agency has since become the National Imagery and Mapping Agency). She was the recipient of the George Washington Medal from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Mrs. Gonchar is married to Donald J. Gonchar and the mother of two daughters and two grandchildren. Her term as Virginia State Regent will begin in April 1998 after installation ceremonies at the National Continental Congress of NSDAR in Washington, D.C. Book benefits hospice families By participating in the second annual Adventures in Dining program, 25 popular local restaurants are supporting Hospice of the Rapidan’s Benevolent Care Fund for terminally ill patients and their families. The 1998 book features 37 coupons redeemable for over $200 in discounts. Coupons are valid through November 1998. Books may be purchased at $30 each, or $25 for two or more, by calling Hospice of the Rapidan, (540)825-4840. Hospice of the Rapidan is a nonprofit community organi zation providing medical care, social services and volunteer support to people with a limited life expectancy. The organization never turns anyone away for lack of medical insurance, and does not charge patients or their families for care, so community support is essential to its mission. Hospice of the Rapidan delivered over $68,000 in professional services, medications and equipment to uninsured patients during the past fiscal year. Here is the list of pruning requirements of some plants The location and use if each vine will determine exactly how it is pruned; however, some pruning requirements of specific plants follow. * Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata): requires little pruning only to control spreading. * Clematis (clematis sp): timing of pruning is based on whether the specific cultivar blooms are on the previous year’s wood. Prune after bloom for early spring-flowering types and before new growth begins for later flowering types. * Some vines grown in the landscape are rampant growing and can become invasive if not controlled. Among the following vines, it is important to select cultivars that are easier to control, but continue to monitor their growth, pruning to maintain them within bounds, * Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica); not well suited to the landscape, this is a woodland weed in the Mid-Atlantic region and must be kept under control. It is best to select another species. * Trumpet Creeper (Campsis radicans): cut stems back three or four buds in the spring to promote new growth; prune back hard to keep plants in bounds. Cut tops back to encourage the vine to branch and be less top heavy. Select cultivars that are not as invasive. C. x tagliabuana ‘Madame Galen’ is a large-blooming hybrid with deep-apricot flowers. C. radicuns flava has bright yellow flowers that humming birds love. * Wisteria (Wisteria sp.): pruning stems to three or four buds each tear promotes new growth and flowers. The tops can be cut back to induce branching. If allowed to grow unmanaged, wisteria can do serious damage to trees or built structures due to weight and/or shading. » Dr. Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. 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Gordon Thornhill Jr., 16.8375 acres, Stonewall/Hawthome District. $80,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre open and wooded lot on deeded right-of-way. $22,000 RECENTLY RENOVATED Farmhouse, 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/bam & tots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Washington, VA HOME 2 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, brick, modern kitchen, fireplace, 3 car garage, workshop. $239,999 Owner financing to qualified buyer R.O. Bridges, Broker 540-987-8781 Rappahannock County OWNER RETIRINGMUST SELL. 40 wooded acres, pvt. r/w, excellent road, well, d/fld/permit for 4 BR dwl., east slope of mt. and view of town. $149,000 166 acres farmland, several miles four-board fencing, 4 ponds, river, hard surface road to building site, mt. views. Portion of land in open easement. Ideal for cattle or horse farm. $765,000 R.0. Bridges/Broker 540-987-8781 JEFFERSON Land & X.fa£ty Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http://uAvw.Jefferstm-land.cotn Farms • Land • Residential • Commercial j§J9 Just Listed!! WCi-built, large country home on 8+/- private acres in Etlan. 3 BRs w/mastcr suite on 1st level, 3.5 BAs, large laundry room, 9' ceilings on 1st level, family & living rooms &. foyer open to 2nd level, 1st level office/study w/full BA, large finished room above garage, covered front porch, hack deck w/spa, additional 2 story apartment w/tull BA & equipped kitchen. Within 10 minutes to National Park. $275,000. Call Carl. Designed for Entertaining!! Custom-built log/frame country home designed for casual but elegant entertaining. Sited on a beautifully manageable landscaped acre w/4 BRs, 3 BAs, oversized decks &. balconies to enjoy mountain views. Located between Rappahannock &. Old Dominion Hunts. Perfect Hunt-box! Within walking distance to historic Washington, VA. $285,000. Call Bill or Lisa. Covington River Frontage - 9.6+/- lovely wooded acres w/stream & road frontage. $55,000. Call Lisa. "Black Diamond Farm" - 179+/- acre Etlan farm. . 4 BR Farmhouse, hams, equipment shed & outbuildings. Mostly open, rolling, fenced &. cross-fenced land w/mountain views, bold streams, several ponds, apple & peach orchard. $660,000. Call Carl. Rappahannock County - 18+/- W(x>ded acres w/road frontage &. spring. REDUCED to $69,900. Call Lisa. Rappahannock River Frontage 270 acres of rolling land, ponds, streams, views, woods, open, with barn. Grove of American Walnuts. $2590/acre. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. m Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 Low maintenance brick home on the edge of town. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, living room and dining room. Full basement with recreation room and FP. Attached garage and workshop, all on 3/4 acres. $142,500 Nice views are included on this 2 acres with a 3 BR, 2 BA home. Small bam, fencing for livestock. Low maintenance and close to Washington. $149,500 CUMBERLAND: The Hazel runs through it - SNP bounds it, this house is a treasure of large rooms, 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, pool, outbuildings, 36 acres. Just listed at $425,000. ON PRIVATE 10 PLUS ACRES: in southwest area of county, 5 room, 1 BA home amid trees, hot tub, kennel, outbuildings, above-ground pool, all systems upgraded. $179,900. IN TOWN OF WASHINGTON: Old improved Farm house, double porches, outbuildings, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, large rooms. $185,000. SPLENDID: 5 acre manicured property with mountain views, 3 FPs, 4 BRs, 3 BAs, extra rooms, large kitchen, garage. $249,000. ^ Real Estate III ^ Rick Kohl«r 937-6146 675-1373 Mitzi* Young 675-3S5S