Rappahannock News, May 27, 1998

Horsin’ around Rappahannock Nows Staff Photo/Cart Ebom “Sandbagged,” a 5-year-okJ Thoroughbred enjoys a Pepsi with Brandy Clark. See story, Page B1. Successful planning is the key By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Ed McMahon, author, attorney, land use planner and director of The Conservation Fund’s American Greenways Program, presented a sobering look at suburban sprawl, and offered a blueprint for managing Rappahannock’s future growth — how we may keeps it cultural identity, farming and scenic beauty intact — at the Sperryville Gateway Committee meeting held at the Sperryville fire hall Thursday. He spoke to a diverse group of approximately 50 community residents and emphasized that the community can plan for change and manage it, or they can choose not to plan and hate the result. “If we went up in an airplane and were dropped down in almost any American city we wouldn’t have the slightest idea where we were," he said. The character of the American cities, small towns and countryside is disappearing and Americans are losing their connection with the land, he said. Rappahannock, he added, is one of the few places left in Virginia with a sense of place — defined by him as that which makes our physical surroundings worth caring about. McMahon said that for 300 years Americans built towns that were good places to live because they were planned for pedestrians, allowed for a mix of business and homes and had architectural unity. Unfortunately, since World War II a new model appeared called “sprawl” that is ugly and See GATEWAY, Page A8 Edmonds application goes to BZA ; ... — , By Jan LaVauxy tRappahannock News Staff Writer After a decision, once again and none too happily, to table the Belle Meade application for 30 days, the Rappahannock Planning Commission last week dove into its first new business on the evening’s agenda — the application by Earl Edmonds Jr. for a family apartment. Edmonds was seeking approval to erect a separate structure, a mobile home, for use as a family apartment on his mother’s property near Huntly on U.S. 522. His mother, Mary K. Edmonds, has a home on the property and Edmonds and his wife want to move closer to her in order to be there if she should need them, Edmonds told the commission. His mother’s health has not been good and they are concerned about her being alone. The mobile home they have, he said, is custom built and there is sufficient natural screening already in place. No one spoke against the application although during the public comment session there was some criticism of mobile homes in general. TWo neighbors of the Edmonds spoke in favor of the application. County Administrator John McCarthy reminded the commission that, due to action by the General Assembly, mobile homes must be treated exactly the same as site-built houses on agriculturally-zoned land. He also said that even though it is a separate structure it conforms to the Board of Supervisors definition of a family apartment as stated in the county code — that a family apartment can be in a separate dwelling specifically for that use. Commission member Dr. Werner Krebser said he was aware of Mary Edmonds condition and although he felt she does need the care he disagrees with the precedent set by allowing a separate structure on a 10 acre lot. “If we allow this to continue....we’re going down the wrong road,” he said. “We ought to re-visit this issue and the definition of a family apartment.” See PLANNING, Page A7 Happenings This Week • May 27, at 6 p.m. the RCHS Athletic Department’s annual Athletic Banquet. • May 28, service for the Fauquier Free Clinic’s free van service begins and runs the first and fourth Thursday of each month and leaves from Trinity Church parking lot at 4:30 p.m. • May 28, at 7:30 p.m. the Board of Zoning Appeals meets at the courthouse, • May 29, DARE Day at RCES. • May 29-31, the Middle St. Gallery will host an exhibition of high school artwork called “Creative Community,” from a class at Hearthstone Whole Family Learning Center. A reception for the students, guests and public will be held Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 6 p.m. with a panel discussion by the students at 4 p.m.; • June 1, at 2 p.m. the Board of Supervisors’ regular meeting and 7 p.m., public hearing on the county budget. • June 4, at 7 p.m., a special meeting of the Sperryville Gateway Committee at the Sperryville fire hall to discuss landscaping ideas for the U.S. 211/522 turn lane. 03700 23050 2 Hupdumiocfc New» P .O Box n Washington, Vn. 22747 (540) 675-3358 (540) 675-3088 (tax) Library Board will request some funds from Friends By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Library Board met a week early this month in order to discuss items the board planned to request from the Friends of the Library and so that they could make their request in time for the FOL’s next meeting. The board will request funding for a faster modem and additional memory for the Internet station at the library and a media system for the podium in the Jamieson Room which would include a microphone on a stand, a lapel microphone, cording system and amplifier. They discussed asking for an overhead projector and a slide projector but decided those items should come out of the library’s furniture and equipment funds. Replacement of the chairs in the periodical section will also be made by using those funds. Board president E. Franklin Warner also reported that the base of the plaque in front of the flag pole has been damaged somehow and needs to be repaired. He said he thought it an appropriate matter for the buildings and grounds committee to look into and see about the cost of repair. Library director David Shaffer reported that he had attended the Virginia Public Library Director’s meeting at Graves Mountain on April 30. He told the board that the state aid figure the Horary will get will be larger than anticipated by $890. The anticipated amount was $23,403 and the library will get $25,293. He and Warner have completed the state aid application and sent it to Richmond. Confirmation should be received by mid-June, Shaffer said. Another special program has been added to the summer reading program, Shaffer said. Storyteller Bill Wellington will perform on July 25 for the kids. He has performed at the library in the past. The library has received a written request from Dominion Cleaning Service for and increase of $20 per month for cleaning. The board had requested the service make a written request. The service has not had an increase in a long time Warner said, the current cost is $180 per month. The board approved the request. Shaffer also reported that Quarles Petroleum had topped off the fuel oil, 325.9 gallons. This is done each year so that the board has the bill before the end of the fiscal year. And he told the board that the library had received a generous donation of $100 from the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection for use of the Jamieson Room. Board member Stephen Slade asked Shaffer if there Sn LIBRARY, Pag* A8 Forester Lyt Wood ^ _ , m i speaks at library By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Nearly 30 people packed the county library’s meeting room last Friday night to hear popular arborist and forestry expert Lyt Wood discuss forest management issues, including clear-cutting, selective cutting, and tree planting programs. In his opening remarks, Hunt Harris of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, which sponsored the event through its “Blue Ridge to the Bay” speakers series, introduced Wood as an “outdoor educator” and co-founder of Rappahannock Nature Camp. Tb the delight of his audience, most of whom were well-acquainted with his work, Wood presented his “five rules for forest management.” He encouraged his audience to consider alternative perspectives of land and forest use from “no cut” options to commercial logging, always tying them closely to responsible forest replanting and regeneration practices. Describing the no cut option as “one of the really basic” choices available to property owners, Wood noted that “no one is under any patriotic obligation to cut a tree just because it’s old.” Wood devoted a large portion of his lecture to explaining the forest life cycle and species succession from open space to pioneer species to mature forest. “A forest lives and grows and breathes, and is always changing,” he emphasized again and again. During an extensive question and answer period, Wood discussed topics such as tree pests and diseases, tree care, wildlife habitat, Oriental cultural interest in coffeewood trees, and “group selection clear-cutting,” a recommended alternative for extensive commercial logging. Both Wood and Harris also provided information concerning the status of the state and local Notable Tree programs and massive winter storm damage on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive above the 2,500 foot elevation. For further information contact Tree Works, 675-1088. The Virginia State Police and the Rappahannock Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on U.S 211 last week as part of the Smart ; Safe* and Sober campaign. Above, Deputy Connie Compton stops ? Fauquier Times-Democrat Executive Editor John Toler as he heads back toward Fauquier after a brief visit to the county.

11 The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, May 12 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Elizabeth Ruth Hormes, 71/55, driver improvement class review, complied with law, dismissed. Derek Lagre Myers, suspension/revocation of license, continued to June 9. Amy Jo Sprifke, show cause/failure to pay, continued to June 16. James Denver Conrad, 69/55, $42/30. William R Daugherty, 41/25, driver improvement class, review Aug. 4, $30 cost. William E. Dearing, DUI, driving on a suspended/revoked license, improper stopping on highway, no seat belt, capias issued. Glenn Allen Dodson, refusal, defective equipment, driving as habitual offender, DUI, continued to June 9. William Lee Dodson Jr., possession of marijuana, DUI, refusal, continued to June 9. Robert Oliver Erikson, 61/45, $48/30. Barry Scott Floyd, 57/45, $36/30. Samuel Ricardo Johnson, 64/45, $57/30, no seat belt, $25. Nicole M. Kandzior, 70/55, $45/30, no county sticker, $35/40. James Michael Kinsey, no county sticker, $35/30. Carol Ann Lamery, 43/25, $54/40, no state inspection, $35/2, no county sticker, $35/2. Richard Chance Meade, child restraint violation, $50. John Harvey Moore, 59/45, $42/30. Jose Asuncion Tinajero, 74/55, $57/30. Robert George Wilcox, 63/45, $54/30. Warren Douglas Williams, drunk in public, $30/40. Robert William Compton Jr., DUI, driving on a suspended/revoked license, expired county tag, continued to June 2. Douglas Jerry Dickerson, expired county tag, $35/30. Florence Rieh Evenson, expired county tag, $30. Gertrude Susan Foster, expired county sticker, complied with law. Joyce A. Haley, no county sticker, $35/30. William Bruce Hilbish, expired county tag, $35/30. Sandra D. McIntyre, illegal dumping, $200/50. Jimmy David Norman, no county sticker, $35/30. Byron Perry, expired county tag, $35/40. Herbert James Sanborn Jr., no county sticker, $35/30. Allen Donald Smith, illegal dumping, $200, $190 suspended, $30 cost. Pet of the Week Scarlet is a 5-month-old female sheltie-mix found on Quail Ridge subdivision and looking for a good home. Also up for adoption are: Shelley, a tan and white female 3-year-old beagle found in Woodville, on U.S. 522, and very sweet; Abbey, a female tan and white 3-year-old beagle found on Slate Mills Road; the shelter also has several free hounds available to approved homes and seven lab-mix puppies, all colors, male and female, for adoption. New shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. Evenings by appointment. It is located near the county landfill. W« would Ilka to thank all tha wondorful paopla of Rappahannock who holpad make tha filming of our first vldoo “Hooch* a groat succosai Ryan Nichols, Shaw Oanison, Pots Cotdo, Anna Wallon, Stooslo Catroll, Mark Rokihaidt, Jon Colosto Wag nor, Noah Lynn Murray, tho AppotRo family, Sharon Oldway, Elalno John Kl ko, Ray Millar, tho list goos or A hoartfott thanks to all thoso not montlonod Individually who lont tholr thus, on orgy, and eyerylhiife9 ■Yes! ■ ! □ Please enter my new I subscription to: Satmhantiack | Subscription Rates By m1 KappanannocK.. Elsewhere in the U.S. Name _ Address _ City_ ^.“/year vi./year State Zip. Maflnilxcriptioat ate payable in advance. Make chedt or money older payable toe Sanuhamwefc Nrut*, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ L J Donna Ross Wine, expired county sticker, complied with law. Sara Soon Lee, bad check, $19.27, dismissed. James Wesley Sprouse, bad check, $18.53, 10 days in jail, suspended, $50 cost. Penny E. Digges, open air burning, $50/30. Sheila Annette BaileyMyers, 74/55, $57/30. Hughes Christian B. Beaulieu, 77/55, $66/40. Thomas Leslie Bell, 72/55, $51/30. Christopher Robert Billek, 71/55, $48/30. Barbara Jean Blanset, 74/55, $57/30. Paul Mahoney Bledsoe, 68/55, $39/30. Jake Borton Jr., 70/55, $45/30. Clinton Douglas Dew, defective equipment, $35/40. Michael Bruce Dove, 70/55, $45/30. Russell Jewell Ferguson, no registration in possession, complied with law. Reed G. Geiger, 72/55, $51/30. Ronnie Lester Jenkins, DUI, 83/55, continued to June 9. Eun Sook Kim, 74/55, $57/30. Min Nam Kim, 75/55, $60/30. Melissa Kirk, 74/55, $57/30. Roberta Zorlas Kirk, 72/55, $51/30. Luis Antonio Lazo, no display plates, $25/30. Steven Curtis Lillard, 73/55, $54/80. Shannon Brown Lowry, 78/55, $69/30. Jules Rosy Mahi, 74/55, driver improvement class, heview Aug. 4, $30 cost. Victor*. Miranda, 79/55, $100/3 Or Joseph Charles Morales, 71/55, $48/30. Kenneth Franklin Morris, defective equipment, $35/30, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law, no seat belt, $25. David James Nelson, 70/55, $45/30. Katy May Paratore, 69/55, driver improvement class, review Aug. 4, $30 cost. Jan L. Pillar, 68/55, $39/30 Mathew John Reid, 72/55, $51/30. Mandy Starr Robinson, 69/55, $42/30. Kathleen Nichols Rosen, 72/55, $52/30. Adrianne Michelle Roy, 70/55, $45/40, no seat belt, $25. ' Erika V. Sinnott, 68/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25, suspended, $30. cost. George L. Warren Jr., ' defective equipment, $35/30, no inspection, $25/2. The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: May 19: 6:58 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:34 a.m., diabetic, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 1:10 p.m., transport, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD; 6:48 p.m., gas smell, Route 617, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. May 20: 6:37 p.m., gas smell, Route 617, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 8:26 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 8:50 p.m., asthma attack, Madison County, Sperryville VRS; 9:05 p.m., unconscious person, Route 648, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 10:15 p.m., sickcall, Route 1003, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. May 22: 8:10 p.m., sickcall, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD. May 23: 6:41 a.m., structural fire, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VFD; 5:40 p.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. May 24: 2:54 a.m., auto accident, Route 729, Culpeper, Castleton VFD; 2:54 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 707, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 3:15 p.m., unconscious person, Route 637, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office during the past week: May 18: animal control, Route 612, “Washington; found property, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; welfare check, Route 614, Washington; info.gen., Route 674, Washington; lost property, Route 626, Washington; civil problem, Route 661, Castleton; reckless driving, Route 622, Washington; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Woodville; info.gen., Route 626, Castleton; security check, Route 637, Flint Hill; assist Culpeper CSO, U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., Route 689; residence, Route 604, Boston. May 19: citizen request assist., U.S. 211, Culpeper; info.gen., Route 614, Washington; firing weapon, Route 659, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 628, Washington; citizen request assist., Route 610, Chester Gap; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; juvenile runaway, Route 626, Castleton; lost property, Route 622, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 626, Washington. May 20: info.gen., Route 671, Sperryville; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen ^TTf^frwTrir-iTTr^TrYrTrrrFrTrfTTrfrrr-iTT Announcing the Arrival of RAPPAHANNOCK ANTIQUES Come see our interesting & eclectic collection at the SFERRYMLLE ANTIQUE MARKET Sperryville, VA n irTrTi-irrriiTrinfrrrri'f^'ii’r m request assist., U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 645, Amissville. May 21: info.gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; TDQ/mental patient, U.S. 522, Huntly; animal control, U.S. 211, Sperryville, traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; animal emergency, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist., Route 606, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 729, Castleton; animal emergency, Route 628, Huntly. May 22: stray cat or dog, Route 604, Boston; info.gen., Route 611, Amissville, Town of Washington, Route 674, Washington, and Route 729, Washington; firing weapon, Route 663, Huntly; keep the peace, Route 637, Flint Hill; lost property, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic stop, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Route 604, Boston; found property, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, U.S. 522, Warren County; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 522, Woodville. May 23: conservation-environment, unknown; fish and game violations, Route 637, Amissville; public service, Route 1001, Sperryville; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, Route 626, Castleton; info.gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill and Route 621, Woodville; neighborhood disputes, Route 645, Amissville. May 24: info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, We will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall on Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, there will be a Second Public Hearing held to consider the adoption of the Town's Budget for the fiscal year 1998-1999. At the council meeting held on May 13, 1998, after the public hearing, the Town Council decided to amend the budget for the 1998-1999 fiscal year, primarily to reduce expenditures for certain items, and to increase capital reserves for possible sewer improvements and waterworks improvements. A synopsis of the Budget is set forth below and a copy of the detailed proposed Budget for fiscal year 1998-1999 is available during normal business hours in the Town Hall on Gay Street and in the Office of the County Administrator of Rappahannock County, also on Gay Street. Members of the public are invited to attend these public hearings and make their views known at the date and time aforesaid. The Town Council will hold a special meeting of the Council at 7:30 p.m., June 24,1998 at the Town Hall for the purpose of voting on the 1998-1999 Town Budget. TOWN OF WASHINGTON PROPOSED BUDGET FY1998-1999 (Revised May 13,1998) Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia Town of Washington Water Works Total Income Income; Revenues $174,700.00 $46,500.00 $221,200.00 TOTAL INCOME FY 98/99 $.174JiHLQQ $46.500.00 $221.200.00 Expenses; Administration: Capital Expenses: Capital Programs: Capital Reserves: Contributions: Employee Expense: Maintenance: Operations: Prof. Service, Contr. Labor: $68,000.00 $12,850.00 $15,700.00 $3,500.00 $5,600.00 $28.900.00 $19,000.00 $6,300.00 $1,150.00 $20,150.00 $6,300.00 $25,400.00 $25,400.00 $3,500.00 $71,500.00 $12,850.00 $8,800.00 $24,500.00 $ 2,850.00 $6,350.00 $5,650.00 $11,250.00 $14,000.00 $42.900.00 TOTAL EXPENSES FY 98/99 $159,850.00 $61,350.00 $221,200.00 Route 729, Castleton; damage property/private, Route 647, Flint Hill; info.gen., Route 647, Flint Hill; illegal dumping, Route 639, Amissville; welfare check, Route 637, Flint Hill; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 211, Amissville; citizen request assist., Route 647, Flint Hill and Route 662, Huntly; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville and Route 639, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Correction In the story on the town council last week it was stated that council member Steve Critzer had “staked out a piece of land” on the property now belonging to Randall Updike. Critzer did not say that. Instead he gave a brief history of the Mason’s and the cemetery and what had transpired with the Updikes. He reported to the council that Gibson Whorton, a mason, had previously taken care of the cemetery and Whorton had talked to Randall Updike and many years ago staked out an area that would allow for expansion of the cemetery. Critzer said the Updikes would be interested in talking to the town or having the town contact them down the road if the town acquires the cemetery. Cathy Lou Smith was incorrectly identified in a photo credit for an RAA photo she took. Shannon Lowry, owner of Southern Grace in Sperryville along with her husband Ken, was incorrectly identified as Sharon in a photo cutline. The Rappahannock News regrets the errors. Bankkut? Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * \ew/l *e«i ( ars Trui ksA.m1-800-635-0730 Call Today All Applications Accepted FURNITURE | Name-Brand Manufacturer* Buy direct • Save up to 60%, fewer than fecal sines. 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Kummlis make gift to Lord Fairfax During the 27th commencement ceremonies at Lord Fairfax Community College, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kummli of Rappahannock County announced a major gift to the college sharing the spotlight with the graduates. The Kummlis donated a parcel of land in Dale City valued at a minimum of $650,000. This contribution will be designated for the college’s Building Community Major Gift Campaign. The goal of the major gifts campaign is to build and equip a 72,000 square foot Community Cultural Center. The gift increases the level of commitments to the projects to nearly $4 million. The Kummlis have been associated with Lord Fairfax Community College since 1992. Alfred Kummli currently serves as Foundation Board Chairman representing Rappahannock County. His commitment is truly outstanding and he and his wife, Klara, give generously of their resources, time and energies to LFCC. The Kummlis sponsor a Lord Fairfax Community College scholarship each year to a resident of Rappahannock County who is in financial need. Kummli is a life-long advocate of higher education. He earned his masonry apprenticeship and studied three years at the Academy for Builders in Switzerland prior to coming to the United States in 1958. He has had a truly distinguished career in building and development. At one point in his career he was building over 300 townhouses Photo Courtesy of Alfred Kummli BENEFACTORS: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kummli, of Rappahannock County, recently donated a parcel pf land in Dale City to Lord Fairfax Community College as a major gift toward the “Building Community” campaign. The land is valued at $650,000 will help to build a Community Cultural Center. a year in Dale City. Currently, Kummli spends his time farming in Rappahannock County, managing a development company in Northern Virginia and working in housing develop ment in Fairmont, W.Va. He attributes his many successes to his sound foundation of training and wishes to contribute to the training and education needs of his community for the future. Ring Knocker: Or lost and found By Walter Day I Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The recent and continuing publicity regarding the D.C. government’s deficiencies especially in the police department reminded me of my experience in 1970. I was employed at the time at Catholic University and lived nearby in upper North East D.C. I had planned to leave on Friday morning to participate in a weekend retreat that was being held in Annapolis, Md. As I stepped out of the shower the doorbell ringing announced that my ride was waiting. Now in a hurry, I left my ring in the bath room, finished dressing and rushed out the door. “The Ring” has acquired a mystic importance to the graduates of the Naval Academy. The loss of ones class ring is very dramatic. The recovery of one is a big event. The term Ring Knocker was applied to those officers in the Navy who wore the ring from those commissioned from other sources. The tradition seemed to imply that they were somewhat superior (or thought they were). This did not seem to apply in the Marine Corps where I ended. The general feeling was the best officer source was from the ranks. The field commission was given to the highest ranking man left standing after the hill was taken, the mortars were quiet and the grenades no longer bouncing. There are many interest ing stories of lost rings being found. Two stories that I have heard are worth relating. A Naval aviator went on a flying exercise. He took the ring off his finger and put it in his shirt pocket. While doing loops the ring fell out and into the nooks and crannies of the aircraft never to be recovered (or so he thought). Many years later a workman in an aircraft graveyard in Arizona was salvaging recyclable parts when the long lost ring fell out. It was returned to the Academy and then to the owner. The next story is quite fascinating. A Navy captain was piloting a lighter than air dirigible. (I was told this story by the captain’s daughter with whom I carpooled at one time) I’m confused about whether the name of the dirigible was the Akron or that it was wrecked near there in terrible storm. All of the crew were killed. The captain’s ring was not recovered at the time. Years later a farmer walking through the field saw the glitter of gold on a tall weed. The ring was returned to the fami ly. When a ship was a commissioned and named after the captain the family gave the ring to the ship, when the ship was scrapped the ring was send to the Academy Museum where it is today. You have gone ahead of me by now and know that when the retreat was over I found the house had been burgled. The ring was gone! I gave it up for lost. Many months passed, one day I received a phone call from a detective in the District’s Force. He had the ring. They had raided a house and found the ring on the floor. All rings have the owners name engraved inside. The detective related the great difficulty that he had in locating me. He had called the school, the Alumnae Association, the FBI, etc. I said to him, “You should have looked in the phone book!” He admitted that was how I was finally found. Fine sleuthing, What! Happy ending. The Ring is home. Entertainment • May 29, at 8 p.m. the RAAC film is “As Good As It Gets,” at The Theatre. • June 19 and 20, at 8 p.m. RAAC film, “Amistad,” at The Theatre. • June 26 and 27, at 8 p.m. RAAC film, “Good Will Hunting,” at The Theatre. Series tickets: $25 (six admissions) single tickets: adults, $5, students, $4, children under 12, $3. The Painted Bunting: Nonpariel I am happy to report that the indigo bunting is again visiting our bird feeder. There appear to be two different males for one is more intensely colored than the other. The older a bird gets the more brilliant the plumag;e. The blue of this little finch is so startling that I gasp and call for Lee each time I see it. Last year a number of readers wrote or telephoned to report that the bird had appeared at their feeders. I hope the blue bunting is again making an appearance. This year we have been seeing the female of this species; a brown bird with no streaks, spots or wing bars. She is just a little brown bird and is as welcome here as her fine mate. During the early days of May I spent time on a small island just off the coast of South Carolina. There I both saw and heard a close, and even more brilliant colored relative, of the indigo bunting. The male painted bunting is a bird so startlingly beautiful that in the 19th century it was called by the French word, nonpariel; meaning “without an equal.” That it surely is for the male carriers five colors: redpurple, blue, pale yellowEeen, deep purple and scart. In south Texas it is called Cinco colores — five colors — by Spanish speaking natives. I usually agree with Roger Tory Peterson but part ways with him on his description of this five-inch bird. In his Field Guide To The Birds, he calls it “The most gaudily colored North American bird:” The word “gaudy” carries the connotation of flashy, garish and tawdry. In other words, cheap and in bad taste. The painted bunting deserves none of those adjectives. The painted bunting is truly beautiful when seen in good light up close or with an adequate pair of binoculars. The bird is somewhat shy and is best seen when singing on an exposed perch as he proclaims his territorial rights or to tempt the female, an all green bird as different from her brilliant mate as the male All Things & Wild And j-'r Wonderful * John Trott L indigo bunting is from his all brown mate. Lee Trott and I conducted a Nature Week from a small inn on Pawleys Island in early May. Up until hurricane Hugo in 1989, the painted bunting was common on this small island. The storm removed much of the thick undergrowth preferred by the nonpariel; they are rare now but will return to sing and breed on the island as their preferred habitat is gradually restored by nature. Our group of bird watchers saW the painted bunting at Huntington Beach State Park, just north of Pawleys Island. There the male sang from high in the bare branches of a dead tree. There were gasps and exclamations of “Wow!” and “I don’t believe it!” from members of our group who were seeing the little bird for the first time. Even those seeing the little bird for the second, third or even fourth time were excited. The song of the painted bunting is much like that of BREEDEN’S PLANT HOUSE | Lots of plants ~sti Hours: 8 a m. - 6 p.m. until June 7th After June 7th - Summer hours 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays onty! We will be selling fresh fruit & vegetables as available. WE HAVE STRAWBERRIES!! 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I agree with the great man on that description. The nonpariel only occurs regularly along the coast from southeast Virginia to central Florida so don’t expect to see it here in the upper Piedmont. It is quite common throughout east Texas and up into Oklahoma and Louisiana. Once, in South Texas, near Corpus Christi, when the temperature in early May was nearly 100 degrees, I was photographing birds attracted to the sound of water hitting the broad leaves of a small kumquat tree. The spray, coming from a circular sprinkler that threw water upwards, drew birds like a magnet. Many bids flew in to drink and bath in the water that collected on the brown leaves on the ground. I made photographs of an Inca dove, Lincoln’s sparrow, Kentucky warbler and a male summer tanager halfway between his winter yellow and summer red plumage. The heat was so intense that I seriously considered leaving my burlap-cov ered blind to retreat to the shade of my hostess’ porch to cool off with a glass of iced tea. Suddenly, a bird of intense brilliance and color landed on the ground: a male painted bunting. The bird dipped his head and drank repeatedly. I took his picture. To this day, looking at that slide brings back the exhilarating memory of the nonparial that filled my view finder. The head of the bird was brilliant blue, bordering on purple. The breast was rose-red and the back pale green, like the new leaves of a tulip tree. There were shadings and gradations of these colors as they blended into each other. Painted buntings are feisty and pugnacious. Males often fight to death over prime nesting habitat or an olive green female. The broad and long porch of the Inn faces the ocean over a thick growth of coastal shrubs. Once I stood on that porch on a May morning and watched two males attempt to settle a boundary dispute. 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SPORTS Photos Courtesy of Jeanne Grimes GREAT SEASON: Despite two season wins against Brentsville, the Lady Panthers lost to Brentsville 3-1 for the district on May 15. The Band Boosters and the high school administration generously supplied the team with a charter bus to attend the first round of the regional tournament at Powhatan High School on May 19. The Lady Panthers played a very tough team, and played well, but lost 5-1 in a hard-fought game. Above, Summer Alexander, Robyn Kaye, Jenny Waters and Berkeley Hobson celebrate a goal scored against Brentsville. At right, the girls relax on the bus as they head home from regionals. r Monarchs defeat Winchester The Rappahannock Monarchs defeated Winchester 13-6 in a game that kept all on the edge of their seats Sunday. Winchester scored the first run in the second inning. The Monarchs scored their first run in the third and the score remained tied until the sixth inning when Winchester scored three more runs. But in the seventh inning it was a different story. The Monarchs offense came alive. With Jason Brown leading off the inning with a walk, followed by Brian Hackley’s double which lead up to a six run seventh inning attack for the Monarchs. They then scored six more runs in the ninth inning and it was over. Jon Diggs was the winning pitcher for the Monarchs going five strong innings before Luther Alexander, who also did an outstanding job, came in as relief pitcher. Griffith Ward led the Monarchs offense with a double and a single. The Monarchs next game will be Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m. against Edinburg at Bing Crosby Stadium. Photo Courtesy of David Clanagan WINNING FORM: George Whitmore pitched the last inning Sunday for the Monarchs. Little League batting to victory The Rappahannock girls little league softball team Settle’s Excavating played two games recently at the Culpeper Little League Softball games and won both. On May 16 they played Found and Sons team and won 11-10. 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Rachel Gall was the winning pitcher. Defensively, Molly Burke at first base had seven put outs, three were unassisted and she assisted in another out. Pitcher Gall threw out the lead runner at third base to end the third inning. Third baseman Ashley Clinedinfet caught a fly ball to end the game. But the hit of the day went to the CMH short stop who hit a grand slam in the first inning. For Settle’s. Ashleigh Burke had three runs, Molly Burke two, Jamie Deal one, Ashley Clinedinst three, Lindsay Neill-Dore one, Katie Burke one, Danielle Hiserman one and Samantha Long two. Baseball, softball season endsj The Rappahannock boys, baseball team had three of its . members named to first team All-District. Ervin Phillips, who batted a .488, Chris Sealock, who batted a .390, and Alek Baumgardner, who batted at .366, all were accorded that honor. Abe McLear, who baited a .364, and Jason Baldwin, who batted a .341, were both named to second team AllDistrict. The Rappahannock girls varsity softball team finished up their season with a 6-fO record. Julie Atkins , a senidr at Rappahannock County High School, was selected as first team All-District. Emily Taylor, a junior, Courtney Mauro, a senior, Margo Haynes, a junior and Lauren Sharp, a junior, were all selected as second team All-District. Atkins played outfield, while Atkins played first base, Mauro was a utility player, Haynes played outfield and Sharp was pitcher.

Photo Courtesy of Esther Settle GET INVOLVED: The annual Relay For Life will be held at Airtie this weekend, May 29 and 30. ACS’s Relay For Life this weekend The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life will be ■ held this Friday and Saturday, ;May 29 and 30 at Airlie in Fauquier County. Twenty-one teams are walking from Rappahannock. The opening ceremony will be at 6 p.m. on Friday followed by the survivors lap at 6:30 p.m. The luminaria lighting will take place at sundown. There will be a picnic for all the Rappahannock County walkers beginning after the survivor’s lap. The event will include entertainment as well. Esther Settle, one of the local coordinators of the Relay, said people participating in the event should bring non-perish able food, sun screen, rain wear, hats, sun glasses, games, lawn chairs, a first aid kit, trash bags and a shelter if they are staying overnight. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and be prepared for all types of weather. No alcohol or tobacco is allowed, no glass, firearms or fireworks and no pets or bicycles allowed either. Rollerblading will be allowed during the non busy times on the track, usually after 9 p.m. and only on the outside lanes. All skaters are required to wear helmets and padding for knees and elbows. All trash from each site should be removed by each team. There is no trash pickup and participants are asked to be especially careful not to litter as Airlie donates the use of the land for the event. All youth teams must have two adult members present. All parking is to be in designated areas and vehicles cannot be moved in campsite areas after 6 p.m. Campsites are on a first come basis. No open fires are permitted. RVs are welcome in designated areas. To get to Airlie take U.S. 29 north through Warrenton to a left on route 605 (Airlie Road) and follow to sign at entrance. 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-—Eappatjannocfe iOtetas— 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 PresidentSenior 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 I960, $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, MAY 27, 1998 Our View Worthy program s everyone is most probably aware by now, there was a tragic accident at last week’s DARE Show JL Ju‘98. The DARE program has come under much criticism as a result. Media accounts of the incident have reported that people in neighboring counties have harshly come down on the DARE program for traumatizing the children who attended. ' Wait a minute. Dr. Miles J. Merritt, who lost his life in the crash, was a personal friend of many of the DARE officers who organized the show and who work with the program every year. He lost his life doing something he firmly believed in — no doubt it was much more traumatic for those who knew him to witness the accident. Speaking of accidents.... they happen. Certainly that is no reason to discount all the positive work the DARE program has done and the even more positive results they have achieved. After talking to officers who were there that day it turns out that many of the thousands of children there did not even see the accident. They were at least 1/4 mile away and couldn’t see things on the ground very well at all since it is very flat there. Many children were visiting other exhibits on display and talking with officers, fire and rescue personnel, pilots, military personnel, etc. — the role models they admire and respect. The plane went down behind an area of tents. There was no explosion or fire. Kids have since told officers here that they saw more on the television news later that night than they did at the event. What would be a tragedy is if this accident has a negative lasting impact on a program that does so much to help kids focus their energies in positive directions. DARE Show accident should not overshadow organizations positive work Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Art Goff tills his garden and prepares to plant beans. People around the county are working to get their gardens in order. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, May 30, 1968 In the senior division of the 4-H Sharethe Fun contest, brothers Warren and Bradford Beebe of Castleton were named to first place with their vocal duets, “Young Girl” and “I’m Into Something Good” They accompanied their singing with guitars. They will attend the State Club Congress in Blacksburg. Rev. Pruitt son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pruitt received the Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree from Wesley Theological Seminary. Mr. Willis is currently serving the Rappahannock Charge. 25 Years Ago Thursday, May 31, 1973 Edward Clark Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E.E Clark of Flint Hill, received a B.A. degree with a major in history and political science from Bridgewater College. The members of the Athletic Department of Rappahannock County High School were treated to a steak dinner at the steak house restaurant near Culpeper. Photo Courtesy of The First Washington Museum The Culpeper-Front Royal Bus Line ran from Fredericksburg to Winchester twice a day in about 1935. It was owned by W.B. Jenkins. 10 Years Ago Thursday, June 2, 1988 Cara Monahan, a third grade student at Wakefield School was named a regional winner in the Virginia Executive Mansion 175th Anniversary Contest. Following an executive session last Wednesday, the supervisors voted unanimous authorization for Chairman Hubert Gilkey to enter a contract for landfill construction. The price was $366,183 — 26 percent and $129,276 less than the quotation on paper bid from Rappawan opened two weeks ago. Letters Can we retain our individualism? Last Thursday evening, author Ed McMahon presented a talk, illustrated with slides, to a rather well attended Sperryville Gateway Project meeting. Mr. McMahon, who is an economic developer, land use planner and attorney, showed dozens and dozens of images of gateway communities across the U.S. Some images were of strip malls, billboard congested roadsides, neon-lit fast food joints, and 40 foot wide streets crowded with lackluster, identical houses. Other slides depicted “quaint” shopfronts in villages, planted trees and innumerable McDonald’s housed in cute buildings. Mr. McMahon, who is affiliated with the Conservation Fund, stressed the importance of preserving trees and open land and rural character, while at the same time encouraging economic growth. He presented two choices or, two brands of development: either visually attractive or glaringly ugly. Mr. McMahon said “that growth is inevitable,” that we were going to have a McDonald’s, and “there’s nothing you can do to stop it.” I wonder about all this, whether these are the only choices available to us. I certainly wouldn’t care to see a McDonald’s in any form, no matter how it was “prettied up” and disguised to look like something more palatable. Over and over I heard Mr. McMahon emphasize the “look” of things, of preserving the “rural character.” The visual reference of this emphasis was a collection of ersatz “country” construction and manipulated natural environment. Although I am> aesthetically inclined, I draw a distinction between the “look” of things and what they really are. Rappahannock County is a rural county, not a planner’s or architect’s fantasy of one. And, though we are in this county replete with mountains, rivers, woods, pastures, wildlife, native plants, charmingly authentic villages and farm houses, that which we see is only part of the ineffable nature of this county: it is also the very life itself of the land and its inhabitants which is of great value. Safety, a low crime rate, peace of mind, a sense of community, an environment not spoiled by manicured landscaping, stars at night — these physical realities are the rewards of lives connected to nature. What price are you going to put on all this? I would urge you to attend the Sperryville Gateway Committee, Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission meetings, to participate in the evolution of this county. Must we succumb to externally dictated development? Or can we evolve from within and retain the rugged individualism that separates this county from all the rest? Donna M. Lapre Sperryville His message will live on At 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Manassas Regional Airport, we all lost a true friend. Dr. Miles J. Merritt died while flying his airplane at DARE SHOW ‘98. For the past four years, Dr. Merritt, an acrobatic champion eagerly volunteered his time and skills for the children who attended DARE SHOW. A pilot for more than 20 years, Dr. Merritt believed and exhibited in his life the inspiration for DARE SHOW — “Stay drug free and the sky is the limit to what can be accom plished”. The lessons taught by law enforcement officers through the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program stress the importance of never using any dangerous drugs, alcohol or tobacco. The principles of providing to children positive role models and alternatives to drug use as a lifestyle, is the cornerstone of DARE SHOW. The event was designed as a real life example of what kids can achieve, only if they stay in school and remain drug free. As tragic and painful as the loss of Dr. Miles Merritt was to his family, friends and those who enjoyed his flying, we must never forget that he died doing what he loved to do. Dr. Merritt will be missed, but never forgotten. His life will be an inspiration to all who knew him or seen him fly. Those students who witnessed the crash must remember that life is a precious thing that must never be wasted. Dr. Merritt passed away while giving the students an example of how wonderful life can be, drug free. Those wishing to extend their condolences to Dr. Merritt’s family can write to: The Office of Dr. Miles J. Merritt D.M.D, 8989 Fern Park Drive, Burke, Va., 22015. There was a memorial service for Dr. Merritt, Sunday May 24 at noon at the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport. Officer Marc J. Woolverton, DARE Show event coordinator Gary B. Thomas, DARE Show school liaison Thanks for the bus Rappahannock County High School girl’s soccer has finished its first ever spring season. Our successful season ended with a “road trip” to Powhatan High School for a regional game on Tuesday, May 19. Thanks to the Athletic Boosters and the high school administration, we were able to ride to Powhatan in a charter bus. As temperatures soared into the upper 90s by game time, we were so grateful to have been able to make the long ride in the comfort of our own charter bus! We cannot thank you enough for the generosity that you and the entire school community have shown us! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! 1998 RCHS Girl’s Soccer Team Mark Pace, coach Jeanne Grimes, asst. coach Wishing Mary goodbye This past week our community lost a respected and long-time resident, Mary Updike. Mary passed away on Monday and her funeral was held Wednesday. Regrettably, I and many of her other friends in town were not aware of her death and did not learn of the funeral until after it had occurred. We would like to have attended. Mary Updike was a good friend. She lived in at least three houses in the Town of Washington over the years and was a good neighbor. She was active in her church and in the community. Mary ran for Town Council in 1994 and was always interested in town government. She took care of her family as well as others who needed help. She loved animals and cared for hers and others as well. Those who loved Mary have felt the sorrow of her illness over the past few years. We know that she is now at peace. This letter is written to tell Mary goodbye. We will miss her. Stewart Willis Washington What about county tax? Tourism is Rappahannock County’s second largest business. The attraction, natural beauty and open spaces. The latter is provided by the local farmers. To encourage agricultural use we must continue to minimize the tax pressure on the farmer. However it seems wrong to do it at the expense of education. The Town of Washington has a food and lodging tax which generated more than $130,000 in revenue this past year. It seems a good time for the country to adopt such a revenue generator. Peter Kramer Washington How about a statue? Many, many thanks to the Rappahannock News for its recent revelation of the fact that our “Little” Washington is a town with the potential, as the first, chronologically of all 28 Washingtons in our nation, to become a unique historical monument to our country’s greatest citizen. That further means that, like great historical monu! ments, it should display a worthy statue of the honoree. Funny that you should notice that need. I believe that such a sculptor is not far away. So, if the Town Council is impressed with the several truths expressed herein I should be more than happy to go into greater detail about the ideas voiced here. I am easily reached. Waldron O’Connor Washington

DARE Show message important By Captain Jeff Brown Rappahannock DARE Officer Approximately 100 Rappahannock County fifth graders attended DARE Show ‘98 at Manassas Airfield last week along with chaperones and officers of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office. This was not only an air show, but an event full of exciting displays and demonstrations which require courage and skill. Even though there was a terrible accident, the show continued with ground activities. Over 20 aircraft were on the ground for the kids to see and several were open for them to explore such as a C130 with its back door open for everyone to tour. The K-9 demonstrations, race cars and fire trucks added to the excitement along with other craft on exhibition. But by far, the favorite thing for the kids to do was to talk to all the positive role models and get their autographs. Some, who had on dark or black shirts, even settled for having their arms signed instead. And while those kids were busy getting autographs others were lining up in front of the many planes on display in order to get their picture taken with their favorite aircraft. The message behind this show, almost twice the size of last year’s show, was for kids to stay in school and keep away from drugs and violence. Students were invited from DARE programs throughout Northern Virginia. The show is sponsored by the Prince William County Police Department and the Northern Virginia DARE Officer’s Association. This week, May 29, Rappahannock Elementary School will host DARE Day. Many of those who had exhibits at last week’s show will be on hand. McGruff the Crime Dog may also make an appearance and there will be numerous other activities for kids of all ages as well as demonstrations. ' Photos Courtesy ot Capt. Jeff Brown PRECISION ON PARADE: The Air Force Presidental Drill Team performs at DARE Show ‘98. COOL: Standing with a Prince William County Police car are from left: Josh Keys, Eddie Barron, Michael Thiel and David Miller. / tttftiMSWMtmmm BIG DRAW: The United States Marine Transport Helicopter was a favorite attraction for the kids. WATER ANYONE? The Snow Valley 6,000 gallon tanker with 20 bubble spigots provided all the water anyone could want. Planning From Page A1 Commission vice-chair Tom Junk said the commission should look at the issue as part of the ordinance review they have already planned to do. The commission did approve the application for consideration by the County Board of Zoning Appeals subject to Department of Health approval. Commission member Susan Babcock said she would like it added to the minutes that in spite of their mandate the commission had made it clear that they do not agree with the principle of treating single family structures and mobile homes the same. McCarthy also told the commission he had drafted its mission statement and wanted their input. There were some changes made to the draft and McCarthy will bring it back next month when the chair, Sharon Pierce, will be present to discuss it. McCarthy advised the commission that it FEMA has completed an updated Flood Insurance Rate Map for the Sperryville area and the commission must adopt the change so that property-owners there can continue to qualify for flood insurance and so that the matter can go to public hearing. The motion was made to adopt the change in regulations and was approved. The matter will go to public hearing on June 17. The commission also approved the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan, with updated graphs and charts, so that would also go forward for public hearing next month. Junk reminded the other members that each commissioner should work on finding a person to serve on a committee to re-look at the Conservation Zoning District Restrictions. Junk named Sperryville resident Don Audette as his choice to serve on the committee. On its project to review the county’s zoning regulations, the commission decided to begin looking at the uses allowed for each matrix listed and where the uses are allowed in the regulations at its next meeting. Raymond Brown was introduced as the commission’s newest member by Ron Frazier. Brown represents the Jackson District. GROUP SHOT: Flint Hill Volunteer fireperson Ashley McNeely with Rappahannock DARE students from left, Emma Clough, Ashley Wright and Samantha Kurtenbach, second row from left, Steven Rodden and Malcolm Sonnett, fourth row from left, Jonathan Miller and Ceder Starr. Rappahannock County, Virginia Budget for the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1,1998 Compared With the Budget for the Current Year This budget synopsis is prepared and published for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any item or items does not constitute an obligation for commitment on the part of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County to appropriate any funds for that item Or purpose. There is no allocation or designation of any funds of the County for any purpose until there has first been an appropriation for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors. A hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on the budget for informative purposes at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on the 1st day of June, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at which time any citizen of the County shall have the right to attend and state his views. A budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1998, will be adopted by the Board of Supervisors no later than July 1, 1998 and at least seven days following the hearing at which time the Board of Supervisors shall set tax rates for tax year 1999. Fiscal Year REVENUE ESTIMATES 1DJ9H GENERAL FUND From Local Sources: Gen. Prop. Tax $5,197,200 Other Local Taxes $698,025 Permits. Priv. & Licenses $69,400 Fines & Forfeitures $30,000 Use of Money & Prop. $67,500 Service Charges $45,150 Miscellaneous $24,500 Recovered Costs $ 118,000 From Other Agencies $1,452,569 Total General $7,702444 LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures Use of Money & Prop Miscellaneous From State Interfund Transfers Total Library LAW LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures $750 COMMUNICATIONS FUND From Local Sources: E-911 $60,000 SCHOOL FUND From Local Sources: Charges for Services 0 Miscellaneous Revenue $186,518 From Other Agencies $2,161,504 Interfund Transfers $4,374,954 Total School $6,722,976 SOLID WASTE ENT. FUND From Local Sources: 0 Transfers & VRA $265,000 FIRE SERVICES FUND $298,000 BALANCES, JUNE 30 1996 General $1,855,052 Library $167,012 Law Library $800 Cafeteria 0 E-911 $53,000 $2,000 $13,500 $1,800 $22,038 $57,335 $96,673 Commencing 7/1/98 $5,386,975 $712,025 $69,400 $30,000 $157,500 $45,150 $24,500 $125,500 $1,425,029 $7476,079 $2,000 $14,320 $1,600 $23,403 $57,335 $98,658 $750 $67,500 0 $97,998 $2,609,674 $4,436,633 $7,144,305 0 $265,000 $308,950 1997 $3,157,700 $176,616 $800 0 $63,000 Total Balances $2,075444 $3498.116 BALANCES, JULY I General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-911 Total Balances 1996 $1,855,032 $167,012 $800 0 $53,OCX) $2.075344 1997 $3,157,700 $176,616 $800 0 $63,(810 $3,398,116 Fiscal Year Commencing EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND 7/1/97 7/1/98 Board Of Supervisors $42,001 $41,827 County Adm. $116,752 $123,798 County Ally. $27,731 $30,795 Comm, of the Rev. $105,885 $108,528 Board of Assessors $45,500 $2,500 Land Use/Admin. $12,000 $12,000 Treasurer $112,396 $120,057 Electoral Board & Off. $13,152 $57,786 Registrar $47,038 $45,909 Circuit Court $9,550 $9,650 Combined District Cls. $5,415 $5,415 Juv. Prob. Service Unit $46,900 $69,072 Magistrate $4,625 $4,875 Clerk of Circuit Cl. $88,304 $48,226 Comm, of Accts. $850 $850 Commonwealth’s Atty $137,568 $138,228 Sheriff $445,599 $457,457 Fire & Rescue Serv. $5,124 0 Forestry Service $3,588 $3,588 Jail $374,600 $423,638 Bldg. lnsp. & E-911 $ 118,828 $ 119.388 Animal Control $49,417 $49,095 Medical Examiner $500 $500 Emergency Services $650 $650 Refuse Collection Services 0 0 County Landfill $410,965 $695,172 Independent Auditor $ I LOCK) $1.3.000 MauHenance - BldgXjmds. $71,027 $ 134,490 Health $80,022 $82,613 Mental Health $26,215 $24,727 Welfare Admin. $290,789 $290,789 Public Assistance $207,805 $207,780 Comprehensive Services $144,100 $144,100 Community College $10,741 $3,549 Parks & Recreation $6,000 $6,000 Planning Commission $41,838 $36,838 Board of Zoning Appeals $4,350 $4,350 Public Utility Services $65,000 $72,500 Soil & Water Conserv $7,0(X) $8,960 Extension & Com Ed $49,646 $50,857 Interfund Transfers $4,872,289 $4,758,968 Total General $8,112,759 $8,4CML$2* OTHER FUNDS LIBRARY FUND Library Administration $06,657 $98,658 LAW LIBRARY FUND Books & Subscriptions $600 $600 COMMUNICATIONS FUND Public Safety ' $55,000 $55,000 SCHOOL FUND Operation $6,510,110 Debt Service $520,805 Interfund Transfers $85,062 Total School $6,722,977 CAFETERIA FUND School Food Serv ices $85,062 SCHCX7L CONSTRUCTION 0 FIRE SERVICES FUND $207,680 GRAND TOTAL $15,578,724 Levs Transfers Out $5,010,551 $6,775,258 $270,476 $80,501 $7,054,714 $80,501 0 $.508,050 $16,515,650 $4,005,550 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $10,568,37.4 $11,412,071 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County intends to levy the following rates for the tax year 1998-99 per $100 assessed valuation: 1997-08 1998-99 AtluaL Proposed Real Estate.$0.80 . $0.80 Real Estate (Fire Levy) $0.05 $0 03 Pers. Prop.$3.10 $3.10 Pers. Prop. (Fire Levy) $0.20 $0.20 Details of the above budget may be seen at the County Administrator’s Office. By Order of: Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors John W. McCarthy, County Administrator

Gateway From Page A1 pedestrian unfriendly. Sprawl requires a person have an automobile to go anywhere thus causing traffic congestion. There is no integration of houses or businesses: shopping centers, office parks, schools and housing are built in different places. Even the housing is further subdivided by cost. Steve Kenny, of Slate Mills, challenged the idea that growth is inevitable and asked if there is nothing that can be done to stop it. It is not whether Rappahannock will grow, but how, McMahon said. He added even a little growth in the wrong places would suburbanize the county overnight. He identified three problems with growth: where you put it; how you arrange it and; what it will look like. For example, the Chancellorsville church, a landmark of the Civil War, was once listed as one of the 10 most endangered landmarks in the country. Today it is preserved, however, an enormous parking lot and shopping mall surrounds it. He said the city planners now wish they had put the shopping 1,000 feet down the road. Once those types of places are identified as worth preserving, it is much easier to save them from development. A question that is important to Rappahannock County, and all of Virginia, is “What are you building today that is worth preserving tomorrow? What buildings built today will your children and grandchildren want to save in 50 years?” McMahon said a survey in Fauquier County showed that not one building built since World War II was considered worth preserving. Four essentials for maintaining a rural character are: making sure farming is not just preserved, but that farming is economically viable as an industry; directing growth to existing towns; protecting historic environment and natural resources; and requiring new construction to be responsible to local character. Pete Estes, chairman of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors, said he has long been in favor of planning. “It is an absolute must,” he said. He added that McMahon’s book lists the ways successful communities have found to maintain their local character and quality of life while being pressed to change. “The character of this county will change one building at a time until its sense of place is lost, unless the aesthetics of the growth are controlled,” McMahon said. He summarized similar steps that communities have used to become successful in retaining their sense of place. First, they share a common vision for the future. “We spend far too much time fighting about what we disagree about and not nearly enough time identifying what we do agree about,” he said. The vision grows out of identifying the physical, natural and cultural resources. They build on those local assets. They lower regulations. “We need to think about using incentives, education, and voluntary participation to create the kind of community we want,” he said. They meet the needs of property owners and the constituency. Successful communities cooperate with resource managers of public lands for mutual benefit. When the park and community work together on this vision they get a lot more done than if they fight each other. They work with non-governmental groups and encourage leaders to take the initiative. They value aesthetics. “Successful communities think about what they want to look like in 20 years,” he said. “What do you want Sperryville, Washington and Flint Hill to look like in 20 years? Think about it and then think about a group of people to work on it,” he added. The community needs to develop a united vision of their identity, and the more people that are included, the more successful the effort will be. The community needs to identify places to preserve and places to develop. Instead of thinking of progress and preservation in opposition to each other, the ideas need to be integrated. He mentioned that in order to preserve the rural character of a community — to protect historic places and natural environments and to maintain farming — growth must be directed to existing towns and new construction must respond to the local character. The twist is that it is good for business, good for farmers and good for the community. McMahon said Maryland looked at farm and subdivision taxation and asked which produced more money for taxation, a 125-acre farm or a 125-acre subdivision. The subdivision produced more in gross taxation, but the farm produced more in net taxation. They found that for every tax dollar from a farm, an average of 23 cents in services is required. Every dollar generated in the subdivision requires an average of $1.25 in services, because they require schools, roads, fire protection, etc., he added. Maryland set up a program to preserve farmland forever. For 25 years they have been using a transfer tax that goes into a fund called Program Open Space that is used to purchase land and to buy the development rights on farmland. Last year their General Assembly expanded the Rural Legacy Program, which will add another 200,000 acres in farmland easement. Tacoma Park spent $50 million in the past 20 years, but they estimate they have saved $500 million in avoided service costs. For every dollar they spent, they saved $10. Maryland will spend $40 million this year to help protect farmland and North Carolina will spend $60 million. Virginia is the only state on the East Coast that spends no state money for the protection of farms. Barney O’Meara, county resident, suggested initiating a one-half percent transfer tax when property is sold that would go into an open space fund that would provide for easements on agricultural land. McMahon cited legislation passed two years ago in the Virginia legislature that would allow for the purchase of development rights. Wakefield District Supervisor Roger Welch said that anything we can do to conserve farmland is good. “The Rappahannock F armers’ Association has done a good job of informing the membership of conservation easements.” He added it is important to think about what the county will look like in 20 years, especially with visible homes on the ridge tops. McMahon spoke about what communities have accomplished with a shared vision. He showed slides of the city of Boulder, Colo., which became concerned with ridge top development and preserved 25,000 acres around their city. In the city of Chattanooga, Tenn. thousands of people in hundreds of meetings created a wish list for the future of that community, he said. It started with a list of their assets and they built the plan around those assets. In 1975 they planned to preserve 26,000 acres in conservation easements along 22 miles of the Tennessee River for their Tennessee River Park at a cost of $750 million. Tbday that plan is 3/4 finished. “The question is not what it costs, but what should you do,” he said. “Money will always follow good ideas.” Cheri Woodard, owner of Faith Mountain, said she liked McMahon’s ideas, however, she added that it is tough for people to always afford to do the right thing. “When we built our Butler (steel) building, it was not aesthetically pleasing, but it was all we could afford at the time. We added on the beautiful front later.” A county store owner, who asked not to be identified, doubted that business people would get their money back by renovating their stores. McMahon showed slides of Estes Park, Colo, where trees planted on the main street enhanced stores’ appearances and within five years lead to a 23 percent increase in tax revenues. McMahon said community character will deteriorate one building at a time or it will improve one building at a time. The Taco Bell in Fort Collins, Colo, in 1995 was a model M30. They wanted to tear down the old Taco. Bell and put a 1930 Spanish Colonial next to it and replace them with a larger M-60 model. The city required that they restore the house and that Taco Bell is now among the top five grossing Taco Bells in the United States. “If you forget everything eise i say, rememoer tms, 11 you accept off the shelf corporate cookie cutter architecture, you will get that every time. If you insist on something better, you’ll get that every time,” he said. He said that every McDonald’s doesn’t have to look like every other McDonald’s, and added, “Should buildings in Rappahannock County look like buildings in New Jersey?” McMahon said that in 1970 McDonald’s Corporation bought a historic house in Freeport, Me. built in 1830 and McDonald’s planned on demolishing the building. The town wanted the building restored. McDonald’s took the town to court twice, and the town won. Three years later the building appeared in McDonald’s annual report as an example of their good community stewardship, McMahon said. He added that Rappahannock has no legal way to keep a McDonald’s out of this county. “Are you going to be ready for them or not? Do you want this to be suburbia?” he asked. He said successful planning is happening all over the world, but only in those communities that are savvy enough to insist on it. McMahon showed numer Set for Summer Yours for 18.50 with any Estee Lauder purchase. Worth 70.00 Spring into summer with a fabulous beachproof tote packed with six seasonal necessities: • Full size All-Day Lipstick • Full size Perfect lip Conditioner • Instant Sun Bronzing Powder • Body Smoother Exfoliating Creme With Fruit Acid • After Sun Rehydrator • Hair Brush So stop by today. ft summer's already here \ at the Esfee Lauder Counter! Quantum limited. 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When a new McDonald’s came along, the city said it would talk about a drivethrough when McDonald’s talked about architecture. They built a two-story colonial building that even hid the air-conditioning unit. The tiny town of Fairfield in Rockbridge County required McDonald’s to build a building resembling a home with a front porch. McMahon is co-author of the book “Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities.” The conservation fund is a national non-profit land and water conservation organization headquartered in Arlington with offices in 12 cities around the country. They do two things: purchase and protect land (1,500,000 acres of land, including thousands in Virginia that includes virtually every battlefield in the state) and help gateway communities with economic development. “One of the ways we get the money for conservation is for projects to become economic development projects,” McMahon said. “We try to demonstrate everything we do to show that conservation and economic development go hand in hand. I for one don’t think you can have a healthy environment unless you have an environmental conscience.” Three of the Funds’ programs are the American Greenways Program that assists in the development of greenways and trails, the Freshwater Institute that develops economically feasible use of freshwater resources and the Land Advisory Service that provides land-use planning and assistance on land conservation and development. Barbara Williams, Gateway secretary, said she looks forward to working with the whole community in the Piedmont District and invites them to attend the Gateway business meeting on June 4 and the planned monthly meeting on June 18. Both are at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. Library From Page A1 ■ 1 had been any discussion at the director’s meeting he attended about federal copy write legislation regarding Internet copy write issues. Shaffer said no and Slade said that two. bills had passed the House of Representatives that are not entirely favorable to libraries. The concern is over privately held documents that libraries would be charged for access to. Libraries now can invoke the fair use doctrine to access documents free of charge. Slade said he would keep the board informed on the matter. In the report of the treasurer Helen Platt said tne FAX and supply categories will be over budget but those funds can be supplemented from other categories that are well under budget. Money from the endowment fund has not even been touched and there will be additional monies from investments. The board approved a motion to pay out only the amounts necessary to pay the bills that must be paid to end the fiscal year and leave all other funds in place. The finance committee reported that a treasury note will be coming due and recommended the money be put into a one-year note and the remaining shares used to buy stock. The board approved a motion that the funds be put into a one-year T-bill for $15,000 and the rest to purchase 100 shares of Union Carbide stock. There was no report from the personnel or policy committees and the building and grounds committee reported that they had been unable to do much of the grounds work due to the recent heavy rainfall. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 * Classifieds/B6 * Real Estate/B8 May 27, 1998 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Ebom FAMILY GATHERING: A group of horses grazes together at Fine Equines. Fine Equine: Getting a leg up in the industry By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Since opening last Spring, the Fine Equine Stables near Amissville is gradually finding its stride. Owned by Brandy and Cal Clark, the stable is positioning itself as a serious contender in regional point-topoint racing. With a small string of Thoroughbreds and Irish rider/trainer Bryan McDonald, the farm is finally “finding out what its niche is,” explained Cal Clark. After more than a year of doing “a little bit of everything,” from breeding and training to buying, boarding, and offering lessons, the stable is “trying to focus on two or three things” and doing them well. “You have to realize your limitations,” Clark continued. “Size isn’t an issue as much as focus. Bryan helped us do that. He literally saved us.” “There’s a lot of potentially really good horses here,” said McDonald. “They just needed to be pushed. You have to realize the potential of the materials you have” and be able to make the most of them. Described by Clark as “a jockey of all trades,” McDonald runs the racing bam and oversees all horse operations. A graduate of the Specialized Training Equestrian College in Ireland, McDonald also worked for the internationally famous Hartwell Stud Farm. Management experts Clark and his wife, Brandy, bring years of success in finance, sales, and customer-service to the table. “The reason most horse businesses fail,” said Clark, “is that they are underfinanced...and bankers don’t want any part (of them).” With McDonald’s background, “we make a pretty good team.” The Clarks spent four long years searching for the right property. The location of the stables, off Route 639, met all their requirements. “We did a demographic study. We knew IN THE BARN: Cal and Brandy Clark visit with their horses and dogs in the bam. RAAC film this weekend On Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at 8 p.m., KAAC will present the offbeat ■comedy, “As Good As It Gets", at The Theatre on Gay Street. Both Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt won Academy Awards for their roles as an acid-tongued romance novelist and a waitress juggling the responsibilities of single parenthood. Greg Kinnear rounds out the cast, playing a gay artist whose career is at a li crossroads. . An unlikely bond develops , between these three New Yorkers who don’t appear to have a chance at real happiness until a dog named Verdell brings them together. Rated: R. Series tickets: $25 (six admissions) single tickets: adults, $5, students, $4, children under 12, $3. The other movies in the current series will also be shown two nights: “Amistad”, June 19 and 20; “Good Will Huntjng”, June 26 and 27; “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, July 17 and 18 and “The Full Monty”, July 31 and August 1. we were close enough to have students. The lesson program made money,” during the stable’s critical first year. Success in the breeding shed also helped. More than half of their last year’s income resulted from stud fees. The Clarks stand a gray Thoroughbred stallion, Sunshine Rob, from the Native Dancer/Dancer’s Image line, and a black Shire stallion, King’s Saxon, at stud. But, buying and selling horses really paved the way for the stable’s redirection. After three or four years of serious networking, “getting to know who to talk to,” about what, and how, Clark established the connections needed to take racehorses from the track and retrain them into hunters and jumpers. “I do what everybody else does,” said Clark. “Fifty percent of what we sell are hardship cases — horses whose careers ended before they got started” because they lacked speed. “People know that if we take these horses, we will find good homes for them. And dealing in high end horses, you’ve got to have connections. It’s a big investment in time.” At McDonald’s suggestion, the stable acquired a handful of talented point-to-point prospects and began training them for local races. Sandbagged placed second in P P his first race earlier this month. McDonald and Clark expect several others to do well. The Clarks also devote some of their resources to aiding the less fortunate mem• here of the equine community. “Seventy-five percent of the horses you see in sales bams go to slaughter,” estimated Clark. “Some may just be skinny horses. When you go to a sales bam to buy a horse, it’s a gamble unless you’ve got a really good eye,” and a lot of horsetrading experience. “When I see a fairly young horse that’s been starved and has a lot of potential, I go ahead and buy it, even if I know it will be a break even deal. It gives me a tremendous amount of enjoyment and satisfaction. I’m not an animal activist, just a person who recognizes there is a need out there. I’m able to do my little piece and I sleep better at night, even if I cant help all of them.” The stable rescued and rehabilitated about 10 horses last year, selling each to good, productive homes. “You have to be careful from a business standpoint,” Clark advised. “For many people, there is so much emotion connected with horses, it’s often hard to see the animal’s agricultural value.” While the stable now finds most of its stock through personal contacts or conventional advertising, two of its best horses came from local sales. Cal Clark’s riding horse, Page, and Brandy Clark’s gelding, Lord Baltimore, were both found at local sales. Brandy Clark described her first meeting with the horse who would soon be famous. “We got (to the Fauquier Livestock Exchange) early, and walked into the stable area to watch all the characters in the audience. Cal’s first words to me were, “We’re not buying anything.” Looking down the rows of horses, she saw a beautiful gray at the far end of the building. “He was so regal and was looking around like he was wondering “Why am I here?’ “ A few seconds later, “he put his nose against my chest — and that’s all she wrote!” she said smiling. They bought the horse from William Eastham, his breeder. Clark called it “a defining moment” in his life. “Milord” was selected by the U.S. Olympic team to be one of the 84 horses to compete in the Paralympics in Atlanta a short time later. And, ultimately, through people each met on the Irish riding team, the horse brought the Clarks and McDonald together. The Paralympics, part of the regular Olympic competition, provided an opportunity for handicapped and disabled athletes to compete. Lord Baltimore, a well-trained dres sage horse, became the mount of a blind Israeli rider, Uri Bausha. “It was amazing to watch the way they worked together,” said Brandy Clark. “A very humbling experience. You think you have problems, then to see someone with no arms or legs get up on a horse and ride better than you could ever hope to... I have never seen such courageous people in my life. The Israelis were all war victims. Uri lost his eyesight to a land mine.” . When the Israeli dressage coach temporarily lost her voice and couldn’t direct the blind riders, the Irish team volunteered to help, even though they were competitors. They and the Clarks, who volunteered as grooms for the competition, became close friends. McDonald, it turned out, also worked with the Irish team back home. “Small world,” observed Brandy. McDonald thinks that everything happened for a purpose. Future plans for the stable include completing training facilities for conditioning and fitting hunters and putting up additional bams. McDonald hopes to be breaking youngsters and continuing riding lessons, as well. The Clarks also plan to trail ride and hunt with the Rappahannock Hunt and run their racers in the fall meets. BIGFOOT SIGHTING: Calvert and Brandy Clark pose with “King’s Saxon,” a Shire stallion.

Church db Activities ' : . 1 Homecoming at Gid Brown Baptist Homecoming services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church on Sunday, June 7 beginning at 10 a.m. The Rochester family from Blacksburg, S.C. will be singing at 10 followed by Fred Singleton from Indiana preaching for the 11 a.m. worship service. Lunch will be served following the morning service. At approximately 2 p.m. Bob McClure, a missionary to Mexico will be bringing the message and there will be more singing by the Rochesters. Gid Brown Pastor John K. Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. 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. Service at Sperryville Methodist The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold Proclaim the Word Service on Thursday, May 28 with a covered dish dinner at the Sperryville Fire Hall at 6 p.m. Services will follow at the church at 7:30 p.m. The speaker and music will be provided by the Riverton United Methodist Church. An invitation is extended to all. 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. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 31 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., Saturday Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. W<yship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson HI Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Speaker. Robert Goff Fifth Sunday: 11 a.m. Worship Service Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Life in Christ Ministries Thursday: Bible Study, Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. AmissviUe seeks princess contestants The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Carnival will be held June 24-27 with the parade scheduled for Thursday, June 25. One of the special events is the crowning of the Queen, Princess, and Little princess. Winning is based upon the number of tickets each young lady sells for the cash drawings held on the last night of the carnival. The age groups are: Queen (ages 14-20), Princess (ages 8 -13), and Little Princess (ages 3-7). For tickets or more information, please contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Viola Lawson who passed away on May 17. Ms. Lawson was 93 years old and a long time resident of Amissville. The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are selling $5 raffle tickets for a princess Diana Beanie Babie which was donated by our own Ron and Jan Makela of Hackley’s Store. The drawing of the beanie baby will be held at the athletic banquet to be held on Wednesday, May 27, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $5 and must be purchased in advance. Contact Calvin or Nancy Atkins at 9878367, Monte Clinedinst at 987 By GLENDA GUM n i.... .-—■■.niMi..■ -r> ■.. ■ i ii—.i..■■■■ 9625, Cheryl Taylor at 9878206, or Mike or Jeanne Welch at 987-3332 for tickets. Happy birthday to Mrs. Margretta Hess on May 31. Rev. C.M. McGlothin celebrated his 82nd birthday on May 25. Cathy Lou and Carrington Smith were chaperones last Tuesday, May 19, for 5th grade students at the DARE air show in Manassas. 12,000 area students attended, with many witnessing the death of pilot Dr. Miles Meritt when his plane crashed during the show. The Smiths were delighted to have the opportunity to attend award banquets at Culpeper High School for honor roll students, FHA, and FFA, on May 19, 20, and 21, respectively. They were proud to see so many students dedicated to reaching their highest potential, as'well as school staff and community leaders who helped students reach their goal. At a recent Melaucca dinner in Manassas, Lou and W.C. Smith enjoyed talking with Bobby and Sam Ericsson. Sam is president of Advocates International, whose theme is “Doing Justice with Compassion.” They’ve worked in over 50 countries, working with justice, religious liberty and reconciliation issues. He came to the U.S. at the.age of eight. He is a Harvard Law School graduate; has participated in over 50 briefs in the Supreme Court. While at the dinner, they also renewed acquaintance with friends Sandy and Robert Carter and Shirley and George Schooly. Please mark your calendar for the McGlothlin reunion on June 20, at 1 p.m. at Rappahannock County Park. Coordinator Cathy Lou Smith asks everyone to bring old photos and an instrument if you play. Lunch will be at 1; the afternoon will be spent reminiscing, singing, and sharing special memories. Not limited to family; friends are urged to attend. For more information, call her at 937-5024. Okay, so Vice President A1 Gore and his lovely wife didn’t call to let me know they were dining at The Inn at Little Washington recently. They probably knew my calendar was full... Get well wishes are sent to Evelyn Gum, Randy’s mom, who received second and third degree bums to her hand after dropping a container of hot grease. On Wednesday, my parents, Betty and Denzil Canfield, joined us for dinner. My sister, Lynette, brother-inlaw, Ralph, and great-niece, Haley, were in for a brief visit. We had a wonderful time listening to Kady practice for her Saturday piano recital and watching Haley imitate Kady. During the short time Lynette and Ralph were on vacation, their daughter, Tonya, was involved in a hit and run accident while driving her brother’s jeep. Thank God she came away with minor injuries after rolling the jeep, although they may not be so minor after Buddy gets to her! Thank you to all armed services men and women who are serving our country now or served our country in the past. We salute you! Let’s hear about those Memorial Day cookouts! Have a restful week. Peregory family hosts holiday event Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family entertained with a cookout at their home on Castleton Ford Road on Saturday having as guests Rev. and Mrs. James Gheen of Mauertown, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Wharton of Rixeyville, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper, Miss Vanessa Garrison of Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Chrissy, Jason, and Kevin, Ray Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Michael Frazier, all local. We offer congratulations to our area students at Rappahannock High School who made the honor roll for the last grading period namely Amanda Sims, Lauren Thornhill, Crystal Mills, Melissa Zim, Elaina Thornhill, John Switzer, Braden Wolfe, Matthew Wolfe By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8#» and Zachary Corbin. Only a few more days for this session, keep up the good work. Sympathy is extended to Richard Wayland of Route 707 and family upon the loss of his brother James Wayland who passed away last Monday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital and was laid to rest in Fairview Cemetery on Thursday. The Graves Mountain Henrys have daughter Jason and Michell Henry of West Point, Utah announce the birth of a daughter Heather Michell on Wednesday May 20, weighing seven pounds and three ounces. Maternal grandparents are Cookie Wildman and John Childrey, both of Washington. Paternal grandparents are Kent and Susan Henry of Montana. Festival of music will be held this weekend, Thursday through Saturday in their home town of Syria and will consist of bands spanning three decades. For tickets and more information call 9234231. Food, namely ribs, trout, steak burgers, hot dogs, fries and ice cream will be available and for a time of enjoyable music, get your tickets early. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roberson and son Tim spent the Memorial Day weekend with relatives in South Carolina. Wedding anniversary wishes are extended to cousins, Danny and Rose Sawyer who will celebrate another year on Saturday. Our thanks to the Windmore Foundation for Arts sponsors of a Brown Bag Poetry Contest at Emerald Elementary School last week in which our 300 entries were received and Michael Miller, Jennifer Connoly and Josh Stuckner were all first place winners. Our prayers go out to all those folk in our area who are on the sick list. God grant them a speedy recovery. We want to hear from you, please call with your news! Musical festival this weekend The Graves’ Mountain Festival of Music in Syria this year will pay special tribute to Rebel Records for 35 years of bluegrass recording. The event, May 28 through May 30 will feature reunions of bands spanning three decades. Among them will be Cliff Waldron and the New Shades of Grass with Bill Emerson, the Country Gentlemen of 1970 and the Illrd Tyme Out. Music will start at 4 p.m. on Thursday and end shortly after 11 p.m. Friday’s show begins at 2 p.m. and runs until 11:10 p.m. Saturday offers almost 12 hours of music at the stage, beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are available for $42 from Graves’ Mountain Lodge at 923-4231 and Mark Newton at 540-899-3870. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult. Campers must have three day tickets. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Give your worries and despair to your Heavenly Father. Depart with a strength born of trust and a poise born of peace. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday \ Tomtoms fuM „ 4cf*.4cfs Acit 31-18, " 371-14 39:21-29 1:1-11 1 12-26 8 4-2S Scripture* Selected by The American Btbie Society ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540)825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825*5888 • Culpeper .V,' Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News A u

R. Welch to attend JMU Ryan Allen Welch, son of Roger and Geneva Welch made the Dean’s List again this semester at Lord Fairfax Community College. Ryan has been accepted to James Madison University in the fall. Proclaim The Word Services were held this week in Willis Chapel, Flint Hill and Sperryville United Methodist Churches. The services will be conducted on Thursday with a covered dish dinner at 6 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall and services at 7:30 at the church with Randy Ordorf, as guest speaker. By POLLY AYLOR . 987-8136 Diane and Mark Graves were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, May 31 at 11 a.m. Robert Goff will deliver the message. The public is invited. Mr. and Mrs. James Garwood of Middleburg visited Mrs. Arland Welch and her family on Saturday at her home Mountain View. Samantha Foreback was a Friday overnight guest of Nikki Calisto. On Saturday, Nikki was an overnight guest of Samantha. Mrs. Barbara Gentry, Mrs. Mabel Lillard and Mrs. Mary Curtis attended a Postmasters luncheon in Stephens City at the Western Steer on Thursday. We are so pleased to report that the Rev. Norman Jr. Flythe, formerly of Flint Hill has returned to his home in Riley, N.C. after spending some time with his daughter, Mary while recuperating a broken hip sometime ago. Mrs. Franklin Hawkins who recently broke her ankle while visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard had surgery on it this past week. We wish her a quick recovery. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. Performing arts field trip Photo courtesy ot Hazel Zinn-Day The 4-H Performing Arts Club enjoyed an end of the year field trip to a play production performed by the Fauquier Community Theater titled,The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd. The 4-Her’s were very inspired by this production and it has sparked their enthusiasm for this fall’s work on their production. A very big thank you goes to Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community for sponsoring this field trip for these young 4-Her’s. Here the 4-H Performing Arts Club is pictured with the star of the play, “Cocky”. Members pictured are: Robin Oyster, Lauren Kaye, Becky Oyster, Devin Day, Carly Day, Anne-Ashleigh Lamma, Ben Pendleton, Tommy Pendleton, Kevin Reidel, adult leader, Mary Wagoner, Ruth Oyster, “Cocky”, Caitlin McCarthy, Molly McCarthy, and adult leaders, Lisa Pendelton and Evelyn Oyster. Washington residents busy over Memorial Day weekend Congratulations to Mrs. Ruth Bancroft Grimsley of Flint Hill who graduated from Mary Washington College on Saturday, May 16. Those attending her graduation were her daughters Rachael H. Grimsley and Eva D. Grimsley of Flint Hill; her sisters Mrs. Martha B. Pa wig of Conway, Mass, and Ms. Lois Z. Bancroft of Ellsworth, Maine, and friends Mrs. Thomas Eastham and Mrs. Mary Williams of Flint Hill. Our condolences to Mrs. Elizabeth V. Jenkins and family of Suffolk on the passing of her sister Mrs. Mary V. Updike. Happy birthday to Ginger Estes on Wednesday May 27; Mrs. Beverly Frazier of Spotsylvania on Thursday May 28, to Mrs. Edie Falls of Woodville and to Waverly Frazier of Castleton who will both celebrate on Friday, May 29. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz were in Centreville to attend a baseball game in which their grandson Jason Sengstack participated 1 11 By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 and had lunch at the Centreville Methodist Church. Recent Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mrs. Feral Simpson, Miss Judy Cavell and Phil Butler of McLean. The Men’s Brotherhood of the Washington Baptist Church have planned another mission trip to Duncansville, Pa. for this Saturday, May 30. Departure time from the church will be 6 a.m. For more information contact Bill Welch at 675-3663 or the church at 675-3336. Vacation Bible School begins this year on June 15 and will continue through the 19th at Washington Baptist Church with co-host Trinity Episcopal. Gretchen Long is the director and the theme for this year is Down on the Farm. Donations of refreshments and help is needed along with borrowed items such as a dinner bell, bales of hay, farm tools, even farm animals for show and tell. If you can help in any way contact Gretchen at 987-9044. Mrs. D.C. Welling spent Sunday and Monday with her mother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo and Lucy were Bonnie Cave and son Daniel, Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes and Rusty Smoot. Jessica remained overnight in the Brown home. Monday visitors of Mrs. Sarah Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo, Lucy and Jessica Estes were Jimmy and Vickie Beatty and son Robbie of Front Royal. Have a good week and please call me when you have news for this column. y HIGHLAND SCHOOL] Excellence in Education Open House Grades Pre K -12 Sunday, May 31 st 1-3 p.m. For more information, call Austin Poole, Director of Admissions (540) 347-1221 597 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, Virginia 20186 Small classes ensuring attention to individual needs ♦ Rigorous, well-balanced curriculum offering regular and advanced placement sections ♦ J.V. and Varsity sports competing in Delaney Athletic Conference ♦ Financial aid program available ♦ Transportation available Upcoming Events Athletic banquet planned The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Department will be holding their annual athletic banquet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27. The menu will consist of spaghetti, salad, bread and dessert. Tickets are on sale in the office for $5 per person and children under six are free. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Sperryville sets carnival dates The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual carnival June 3, 4, 5 and 6. The parade will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 7 p.m. For entry information contact Richie Lillard at 987-8952. The newly formed Sperryville Ladies Auxiliary will be in charge of selling food and baked goods for the carnival. Anyone interested in donating items should contact Teresa Wayland or Michelle Jenkins. The community is urged to support this annual event. Advisory committee to meet The Special Education Advisory Committee of Rappahannock County Public Schools will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 in the modular building of Rappahannock County High School. Chair Sherry HamillHuff invites all interested persons to attend this final meeting of the year. Horseshoe tournament set A horseshoe tournament will be held at 1 p.m. on May 30 at the Chester Gap carnival grounds. The price is $12 per team. Trophies will be awarded to those placing first, second and third. For information call Jeff at 636-3279. Vacation Bible School set The .Washington Baptist Church and the Trinity Episcopal Church will co-host Vacation Bible School at the Washington Baptist Church June 15-19. This year’s theme is Down on the Farm. Mrs. Gretchen Long is director. For additional information call Mrs. Long at 987-9044. Rev. Phillip Bailey is pastor of Washington Baptist and Rev. Jennings Hobson is pastor of Trinity Episcopal and with the Bible School teachers and director extends an invitation to all area children to attend. Farmer's market now open Countryside Farmer’s Market is open next to Mayhugh’s Grocery in Amissville. They plan to sell fresh local fruits and vegetables every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the season. If you are interested in selling wholesale to the market contact Kathy at 937-5309. Health programs scheduled The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening Programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: June 5 at 1 p.m., Program on Diabetes by Kelley Wonsetler and Kay Largent of Warren Memorial Hospital; June 19 at 1 p.m., Low impact Exercise by Elbe Clark; June 22 at 12 noon Program on Learning about Hearing Aids and June 29 at 11:30 a.m. Program on Blood Sugar by Melinda, Public Health Nurse. If interested in attending any of these programs, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension #3321. Contestants sought The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for Carnival Queen, Princess and Little Princess. Winning is based upon the number of tickets each young lady sells for the cash drawings held on the last night of the carnival. The age groups are: Queen ages 14-20; Princess ages 8-13 and Little Princess ages 3-7. To register and receive tickets, please contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218. The annual carnival will be held this year June 24-27 with the parade being on Thursday, June 25. Adventure camp days set TASC for Teens of Jeffersonton is organizing and leading two 2-week Canadian Wilderness Adventure Summer Camps for students ages 10-17; a Canadian Canoe Expedition on July 11-24, and a Canadian Lakeside Fishing Camp on Aug. 1-14. The trips will leave from Jeffersonton and include transportation, qualified and caring staff, meals, most camping equipment and activities. For information about these trips call TASC for Teens at 937-8272. Siving 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. Summerfest planned The Jefferson Ruritan Club is sponsoring the Village of Jeffersonton Summerfest '98 commemorating the 200th anniversary of Jefferson. It will be held on Saturday, June 20, rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Jeffersonton Community Center in Jeffersonton. Admission is free. There will be crafters and other exhibitors, a yard sale, baked goods, good food and refreshments. For more information, to rent a booth or set up an exhibit call 937-5119. Drafting courses offered The Middletown Campus of Lord Fairfax Community College will offer two courses this summer in Computer Aided Drafting using AutoCAD Release 14 software. Both of these courses begin on May 27 and meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings. The first course, EGR 110, is designed for students with little or no drafting background. Emphasis is on fundamentals of drafting using both manual and computer techniques. This three credit course meets from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The second course, DRF 231, is designed for students with a background in drafting and/or blueprint reading. This course assumes no prior computer experience. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have the computer skills necessary to prepare a two dimensional, full dimensioned, three view drawing with notes and material list. This three credit course meets from 7:30 to 10 p.m. New students may register on campus. Currently or formally enrolled students may register by touch-tone phone at 540-868-7205, if there is a current application on file.

Celebrate the virtues of the egg with National Egg Month May is National Egg Month and the whole month is dedicated to celebrating the many virtues of the egg according to the Virginia Egg Council. The Egg Council, as always, provided us with information regarding the many uses of eggs in celebration of the month. Eggs are versatile, economical and nutritious. What other food item can be served for breakfast, lunch and dinner or as a necessary ingredient in appetizers, salads and desserts? Eggs are a natural when it comes to breakfast. Quick and easy, they can be prepared in a variety of ways for today’s busy lifestyles.... poached, fried, scrambled or used when making French toast, pancakes or waffles. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it makes sense to start it with a nutritious, warm egg breakfast. For most people, lunchtime means “on-the-go.” Eggs are a quick-to-fix item that come in their own portable pack. Hardcooked eggs, properly packed on ice, are a perfect take along food item. Hard-cooked eggs can also be sliced and served on a lunchtime salad, adding a tasty protein boost or they can be chopped and mixed with mayonnaise and other ingredients to form a classic sandwich favorite - egg salad! Dinner dishes such as souffles, omelets and quiche are egg-rich main dish favorites. But, with many other main dish dinner entrees eggs may not be as noticeable. Dishes such as lasagna, meat loaf, egg foo yung, and many casseroles use eggs. And for a quick and easy dinner option, “breakfast for dinner” has become popular in many homes with scrambled eggs or pancakes being served in the evening. Eggs are found in many appetizers such as egg drop soup, deviled eggs or mini quiche. They are a popular addition to salads ranging from potato salad to spinach salad. And many baked items (such as popovers, muffins or brioche) and desserts (such as angel The Fauquier Bank is celebrating its Auto Loan Jubilee, our annual, county-wide promotion featuring a car loan rate of only 7.29%*apr—up to a 60-month loan package—available at any Fauquier County dealer. Help boost local business, too. Everyone’s a winner when you buy in Fauquier County. Get a low interest loan on a new or used automobile (modelyear ’95-98) from any Fauquier County auto dealer. To apply, have The Fauquier Bank or your dealer write up the loan. We want to make buying a car as easy as possible. The Fauquier Bank FDIC Insured Making Your Financial Life Easier * Rate not subject to any other discounts and subject to change without notice. Downpayment amount may vary. SAMPLE: Loan amount $10,000 at 7.29% APR Months of term: 60 Monthly payment: $199.38 Let’s ^Celebrate! It’s the 2nd annual county-wide Auto Loan Jubilee sponsored by The Fauquier Bank. food cake, pound cake and custards) simply couldn’t be made with out eggs. The versatility of eggs is just one of the dozens of reasons to celebrate May, National Egg Month. Jump on the bandwagon and join in the celebration this May by preparing eggs anytime of day! The following winning recipes were provided courtesy of the Virginia Egg Council. They are from past recipe contests, highlighting the many uses of eggs. Country Ham *N Eggs Lasagna 1996 Winning Recipe 9 pieces of lasagna, cooked, and well drained 12 large eggs, hard cooked and thinly sliced Cream Sauce 12 ounces country ham (or baked ham), cubed 12 ounces low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Line a greased, shallow three quart baking dish with three noodles. Top with 1/3 egg slices, cream sauce, mozzarella cheese, and ham. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through. Top of lasagna may be browned. Cream Sauce: 6 tablespoons diet margarine 6 tablespoons flour 2 (10 ounces) cans chicken broth, undiluted 1 pint half and half (or whole milk) 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, Melt margarine, stir in flour, stirring, cook until smooth. Add broth, milk, and pepper, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, continue to cook until smooth. Bring to a boil, continue to cook until thick and smooth. Egg-citing Chilies Rellenos Casserole 1985 Winning Recipe 4 cans (four ounces each) whole green chilies 4 cups (one pound) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 12 eggs 2 cups sour cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bottle (8.5 ounces) chunky taco sauce Slit chilies lengthwise. Remove seeds and ribs, and drain. Place flat in lightly greased 13” x 9” baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Beat together eggs, sour cream and salt until thoroughly blended. Pour over cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven until puffed and knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. Spoon taco sauce around rim of dish. Pass remaining sauce. Serves six. Sunny Egg Baskets 1998 Winning Recipe 6 sheets (12 x 17”) filo dough 4 tablespoons melted butter (not margarine) 1/2 cup Boursin or Rondele’ cheese, room temperature 6 eggs 3 tablespoons cream Salt and pepper Chives for garnish Brush each filo with melted butter, then fold into a 6” x 6” square. Fit and gather filo square into greased muffin cups, alternating so every other cup is empty. Cut cheese into six pieces, flatten and place in each filo basket. Break egg into each basket over cheese, spoon ‘ 1/2 tablespoon cream over each egg and bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes. Cover with foil ; if filo browns before eggs are , set. Remove with flexible spatula. Garnish with chives. Serves three to six. Sweet and Crunchy Almond Bars 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted 5 large eggs . 1 3/4 cups sugar. i 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar , 1/4 tablespoon ground cinI namon In a large mixing bowl, combine butter with next four ingredients until thoroughly mixed. Add flour and salt, stir . to combine. Spread batter into a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan that has that has been coated with non-stick vegetable spray. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter. Tbp with sliced almonds. Bake at • 325 F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool and cut into squares. Makes about four dozen.

Bridal shower held for Angie Jenkins Miss Angie Jenkins was honored with a bridal shower on Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m. at the Washington Fire.Hall. The shower was hosted by Angie’s sister and matron of honor Mrs. Cathy Pullen; her bridesmaids Sharon Jenkins, Tammy Dwyer, Lisa Sisk and Donna Clark; her mother Mrs. Thelma Jenkins; her future mother-in-law Mrs. Bonnie Sue Baldwin and her sister Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin. Others attending were Amy Wharton and Amanda, Miss Linda Cave, Miss Pam Deal and Mrs. Sharon Dodson and Brittani, all of Culpeper, Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Mrs. Dorothy Campbell and Wanda Jenkins and Brandon, all of Jeffersonton, Miss Jenna Pappas of Flint Hill, Mrs. Mary Ann Frazier and Miss Ashleigh Pullen, both of Washington, Ms. Pam Fincham of Amissville and Mrs. Dorothy Jenkins of Etlan. Others attending were Mrs. Sandra Jenkins, Mrs. JoAnn Buracker, Mrs. Eva Dodson, Ashleigh Baldwin, Mrs. Hazel Deal, Mrs. Linda Dwyer, Brittany Dwyer, Mrs. Lisa Dodson and Amber, Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton, Mrs. Lillie Corbin, Mrs. April Heddleston, Mrs. April Grigsby, Amy Grigsby and Shawn, Mrs. Linda Baldwin and Katie, Mrs. Mary Smoot and Sharon Walker, all local. Those sending gifts but Woodville families entertain Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg were recent dinner guests on Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cortnors. Curtis Crawford was a Saturday guest of his mother Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Jim Sykes of Culpeper was a Sunday guest of her mother Mrs. Crawford. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Falls were Frankie Early of Bealeton, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Falls of Warrenton Dan Jacobs of Reva and Mary Clarke of Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ferguson and Holly were hosts at a cook-out for their son and brother Isaac Ferguson on Saturday, May 23 who will be leaving on Tuesday for the Air Force Basic TVaining in Lackland, Texas. Family and friends were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke were Friday guests of Mrs. Burke’s aunt Mrs. Sallie Hawkins and family in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and granddaughter Ashley Vest were shoppers in Winchester on Sunday. The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist Church met at the church on Thursday evening. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 were unable to attend were Michelle and Junior Jenkins, Lori Pullen, Heather Lillard, Dorothy Butler, Mary Frances and Jimmy Dodson and Mary Catherine Atkins. Angie will wed Andy Baldwin on July 4 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 31. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community to attend. Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Richard were Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of .Washington, Mrs. Hazel Deal, William Deal and Angie Jenkins. Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper were Sunday guests in the Jenkins home. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold Proclaim the Word Services on Thursday, May 28 with a covered dish dinner at the Sperryville Fire Hall at 6 p.m. Services will follow at the church at 7:30 p.m. The speaker and music will be provided by the Riverton United Methodist Church. A warm welcome is extended to everyone to attend. (l/VozcL by Randy Minter ONE AND ALL Those who stand themselves apart from the human condition not only deprive humankind of sympathy and thoughtful action, but they withhold from themselves valuable insights that would otherwise lead to a better understanding of life. This isolationist attitude is exemplified by the words of English poet and playwright Edward Young, who wrote: "All man think men mortal, but themselves." Those who deceive themselves for the moment by thinking that they, alone, will avoid death stand to deprive the dying of any true empathy. This failure to share in the inevitability and emotion of the death experience only leaves them alienated from their own lives -and deaths. Let us share in the human experience and help each other in the process. Grief can make as bitter, or it can make as human. The death of one we love can penetrate our defenses and make as vulnerable for a time. Surrounding oneself with loved ones helps shore up that sense of safety that we all need to live. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton) we have a full array of services to meet your needs, and we pay particular attention to both the logistical and emotional needs of families who come to us for services. Gdl 347-3431 for aaswers to your questions. "It is as natural to die as to be bom, and to a little infant, perhaps thd one is as painful as the other." Francis Bacon 1 Audition Notice The American Children of SCORE (String, Choral, Orff, G Recorder Ensemble) The Plains, Virginia Musically motivated children who are rising third through sixth graders are invited to audition June 2 and 3, 1998 for this unique performing ensemble. Rehearsals for our fifth season begin in September 1998. For information or to schedule an audition, call (540) 253-7460 The American Children of SCORE, Inc. Strings, Choral, Orff, and Recorder Ensemble (PO. Box 270) 4243 Loudoun Ai<enue, The Plains, Virginia 20196 Obituaries mmaam Viola Kemp Homemaker Viola Mae Kemp, 90, of Luray, died on Sunday, May 17 at Page Memorial Hospital. She was born on Dec. 5, 1907 in Virginia and was a daughter of the late Dan S. and Dessie Hammer Kemp. Miss Kemp was a homemaker and a member of the Page United Methodist Church. She is survived by a nephew and a niece. She is also survived by cousins, June Clark and Misty Hitt of Woodville. Funeral services were con- ducted on Tuesday, May 19 at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Edward B. Shepherd. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery in Luray. Memorial donations may be made to the Luray Rescue Squad. Alice Lillard Bealeton resident Alice Elizabeth Kearns Lillard, 29, of Bealeton, died Friday, May 22 in Remington. She was bom on Feb. 20, 1969 in Manassas. She is the daughter Alice Jane Kearns and the late Leslie James Kearns of Summerduck. She is survived by her fiance, Dusty W. Sealock and her children, Brittany Paige Ratcliff and Michael and Cody Lillard, all of Bealeton. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, James and Gloria Kearns of Atlanta, Ga., John and Tammie Kearns of Summerduck; a sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Kevin Ratcliff of Bealeton; a sister and fiancee, Laura Mullins and Mark Arringtorr of Amissville; an uncle, Richard F. Kearns of Atlanta, Ga.; a great aunt and uncle, Daphne and Bill Tippett of Accokeek, Md.; and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 26, at the Blasius-Baker Funeral Home. Interment was in Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Marie Cooke Born in Castleton Marie Elizabeth Sours Cooke, 83, of Limeton died Tuesday, May 12 in the Warren Memorial Hospital at Front Royal. Funeral services were held Friday, May 16 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Crabill. Interment followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Cooke was born May 22, 1914 in Castleton, daughter of the late Callie Amos and Adelaide Moore Sours. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cooke was also a member of the Limeton United Methodist Church, and the Limeton United Methodist Church Womens Society. She was married to the late Ira Richard Cooke. Surviving are six daughters Janice E. Strollings of Front Royal, Jane Studley of Fredericksburg, Helen J. Cleary of Spring, Texas, Ronnee Manuel of Front Royal, Charlene D. Collins of Huntly, and Rhonda W. Henderson of Stephens City; three sons Callie A. Cooke of Laurel, Md., Larry R. Cooke of Aroda and Ira Jeffrey Cooke of Limeton; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son John C. Cooke Pallbearers were Rick Studley, Joe Weakley Jr., Tom Martino, Daryl Davison, Callie A. Cooke Jr., Sam Cooke and Christopher Roby. Honorary pallbearers were Kim Weakley, Susan Martino, Michelle Collins, Christine Studley, Christie Padova, Bill Clements, John Hodson, Richard Neff, Emerson Rudacille and Thomas Tobin Sr. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warren County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1435, Front Royal, Va. 22630. CLORErGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. 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No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability tor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept □ □ EI 1 Rentals Apartments Centreville/ Manassas area: Large 2 bedroom, $575. Pets and short term lease ok. Quiet area, private security. Near 1-66. 703-3693698. 10 Rentals Wanted Small house in country with reasonable rent. For mature, responsible couple. Must be able to have pets. Please call 540-937-7427. Verona Antiques And Flea Market: antiques and collectibles. Route 11 across from lire house, now accepting dealer applications. PreIndian museum, open 9am to 5pm, Thursday thru Sunday. (540)2483532 25 Adoption A devoted couple seeks to adopt your newborn and start our family. Expenses paid. Call Jeanette and Glen at 800494-8895. A loving childless couple wishes to adopt an infant. Will pay legal & medical expenses. Call 1-800-484-7395 Code *4085. 29 Auctions Auction, GWC- Piedmont Tech Education Center, is holding an auction on Saturday May 30, 9AM. Items to be auctioned; 12 vehicles ( includes 79 Chevy PU, Toyota 4WD/PU, 47 Chevy, 85 Dodge Van, 82 Ford Ambulance, mortar mixer, horizontal honing machine, tire changer, parts cleaner, electric motors, 8" grinder,filing cabinets, 18' floor scrubber/polisher. Xerox copier, tool chest, misc.. tools, tables, chairs, Apple HE, computer components, etc. Public Auction New . Merchandise BROOKS AUCTION TRANSFER Catlett, Va • Elks Run Rd. 703-327-4004 Sat, May 30,1998 6:00 p.m. New merchandise tram major discount warehouse cham: tood. electronics, cameras, doffing, household goods, computer software and hundreds of other items CaMn Neal VAAH - 20S4 Twins: Cash. Chac*. Mo*. Dsbt. Visa, MC. Dwoomw Business Opportunities Art Gallery , in— For Sale By Owner Contemporary art, American Indian, and Western art. Turquoise and silver jewelry, bronzes, rugs, and much more. Business and property. $575,000 301-6630914 *301432-6650 Owner retiring alter 30 successful years. Childcare f3f2 Services OO Offered Licensed daycare provider has full/part-time opening in her Ashbum Farm home. CPR & first aid certified, USDA food program and large fenced yard. Please call Mary Jeanne 703-7294433. 37 Construction Heavy Equip Caterpillar 9S1-B crawler/loader, 1 1/4 yard bucket, 6-post ROPS brush sweep, excellent mechanical condition, new paint & batteries, under carrage rebuilt '95, Caftleton area $22,000/obo. Call 540987-8852. please leave message. OQ Farm Equip W¥ & Supplies Haybine and square hay bailer $5,500.0Q/obo or trade lor camper or truck. Other equipment available. (703) 6901769. New Holland Haybine: Model - 788 Mower conditioner - 9 foot cut. Excellent condition. $4,500.00. 540-3479316.' 42 Furniture Appliances Furniture Sale: Hamilton. 5 piece Stanley Green bedroom less bed, wood bar/ server. 3 wood bar stools. Ethan Allen dinette set- 1 table. 4 side chairs. 2 captain chairs, Thomasville Commode table, black steel/ leather diretor's chair. Call 540-338-7929 after 6pm for appointment. AUCTION 10:00 a.m. Sat., May 30, at our auction facility, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA • Farm and Shop Equipment • Power and Garden Tools • Hand tools and Hardware Already consigned: Ferguson 35, Ford 8N tractors; Older Rice 2-horse trailer; Farm implements: disc, scraper blade, rotary mower, etc.; Lots of shop equipment and power tools: radial arm saw, table saw, lathe, etc.; Garden tillers, riding mowers, etc. (some like new!!!); Handtools, etc., etc., etc. Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. / (540) 937-4142 VA, A.F. #330 www.tidilwjve.net/-bp* Garage/Yard "Tv Moving Sale Garage sale: Multifamily. Clothing, furniture, tools, household items. Too much to list! May 29-31; 9-4. No early birds Rain /shine. Amissville, 15 Hinsons Ford, corner 211/643. Yard Sale: Each Fri. & Sat. In June. Car, farm equipment, tires, tools, housewares, lumber, mowers, parts. 20137 Trappe, Bloomfield, VA. Contact T. Payne 540554-8290. 44 Giveaways Chow/ Husky: 10 year old neutered female. Mellow temperament. To good home only. 703-777-6913 Needy kittens and cats, all vet-checked, spayed and neutered in need of barns. Call collect 1 -202244-2866 53 l^wn/Garden Equipment Cub Cadet Lawn Tractor, model 1650. Rebuilt 16HP engine, 44" mower deck, hydrostatic transmission Runs and cuts well. $950/ obo. 540347-4997 after 6pm. Special, White Pine Trees, 5 foot and up, $5.50/ foot, includes, planting. 540 982 0206, or 293 2001. spkl\<; SERVICE SPECIAL Does your tractor need a doctor or just a Spring Service? at Culpeper Motor Corp. Get a complete service and tune-up for your lawn or garden tractor for just $14995 Includes: 2 qls oil, I ql. Hy Tran. 2 spark plugs, oil tiller. air tiller, pre<teaner. luel filter, adjust mower deck, blade sharpened, hyd lilter. lull lube, check bells, wash & dean up. FREE Pickup & Delivery within a 15 mile radius with a purchase ol full service MOTOR CORP. Rt. 29 N, Culpeper 825-8381 , American Made American Owned By MTQ $mce 1961 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Teak frame sofa, matching chair; small cat carrier; 16 gal wet/dry vac. Electric cement mixer; utility cart 33’x57*. Call 540-937-5873. E Pet Supplies Sales & Service At Stud- Jack Russell terrier. (Mikey). 10 inches. rough coat, perfect disposition, tan & white, runs and jumps. Ideal partner for size and personality. POL. 540-9374557. £C Services UW Business Create a beautiful patio garden & terrace! Design brick lock, rocks, concrete, all kinds of walks. New work Or repair. 20 yrs. exp. Free Est. 703-855-0868 67 Services, Financing Mortgage CASH! I We pay CASH for notes secured by real estate. First or second deeds of trust or mortgages. Fast closings; friendly people. Call CAMBRIDGE now! (540) 662-2300 EARLY’S CARPET, JNC. H»0r*9cp Shop lor wfWi wn Locomng mtci Fhcr Cowmgt • *Wo» TiatnMi VMtaw ‘ 9p Como t UpMa*y _ i _ j • ^ i . nwnni • i mniiwii RLn Am«»*v»t, VA _937-5500_ 72 Camero, Beautiful restorable, Needs motor and tran work,taking loss at $3000.00. 540 341 1451 85 Lincoln Continental, Mark VII, Coupe 5,OL V8. rear wheel drive, 85K, Excellent condition, replaced pads, exhaust battery, one owner.$5950.00. 703 430 1996 between 12 and 8. 89 Corvette cpe.red/red, Leather, auto, glass roof, Bose, 68.6 K, $13,250 00Want 97/98. 703 968 7099. 90, LINCOLN CONTINENTAL,Signature Series,68K, Extended warranty, Excellent condition, .garaged, $7450.00, 703 455 5117. 95, Honda Del Sol, Auto, cassette, loaded.Lo Jack, black, NADA Price $12125.00 Will sell for $10800.00 negotiable. 703 250 1113 Audi 1989 100 Wagon: auto, like new, all power options, new michelines, phone, heated leather, remote entry, $51600. 703-860-4423. ■ ' Cadillac 1983 DaVllla blue, 4 door, electric windows, new exhaust. Good condition. 80k miles. $495.00 or best Offer, (304)725-0505. Cadillac 1992 Sedan DeVille.Very Clean Beautiful inside and out never recked, 78k miles. Loaded. $9,900. below book, Call JW 703-6446640 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 1997 S10 stepside, red, 5-speed, a/c, great condition, sliding rear window, cd. 25K highway miles, $11,000/obo. 703-7249390 Services Ow Business Chevrolet, 1991, Corsica. Automatic, loaded, great shape. $2900/ obo. 703-777-7653 Chevy ‘92 Camaro Garage-kept, original owner, 40,000 miles, like new, never been out in rain or snow! Best offer. Call Tom, 703-729-1878. Ford 1972 Pick-up, Rebuilt 460, Cam, 780 Holly, DANA rear end CD player and tool box Runs great. $2395/ OBO 703-450-3978. Ford 1990 Taurus Wagon LX, 4-door, FWD, loaded with extras, excellent condition, $4000. 703-620-2084. Ford 1994 Escort Blue 2-door hatchback 5speed, front wheel drive, airbag, new tires, excellent condition gas, obo 703-430-8069 Honda 1984 Civic. 4door, silver, standard, 5speed, ac, fm/cassette, good condition. 2 new tires. new battery, $2496/ negotiable. 703404-1246 Honda 1989 Prelude S, 5-speed, good condition. ac, gold, cruise, sunroof, am/fm cassette. 115k miles. $3,999. 703754-1929. Honda 1995 Accord LX: white, 4 door, automatic, 44K miles, immaculate. $12,250/obo. Must sell by 6/15/98. (540) 687-5741 Honda CARS FOR $100.00 Seized & sold locally this month! 1-800-522-2730 ext. 2416 Honda, 1987 Prelude SI. loaded, 125,000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for Highschool student. $4,000. 540-554-2347. Mercury 1993 Topaz GS sedan - 2 door, 4 cylinder, auto, cruise, power steering, a/c, stereo/cassette, custom wheels, 44K miles, excellent condition. Below blue book value $5500.00 Call 703430-8069 Mercury 1994 Sable, Stationwagon, 60k miles, leather, new tires, ac, power everything, extended warranty $10,900 OBO 703-3311323 Mon-Fri. 9-5pm inaaaii at ividAimd GXE- black, 61K, auto, AC, like new, $11,000/obo. Ask lor Joe day 703-777-2624 or evenings 703-771-1232 Nissan ‘97 Ultima SE- 5 speed, 16K miles, under warranty, $13,500. Call 703-860-0018 Pontiac 1993 Grand Am - SE series, 4 door, 4Cylinder, auto, a/c, am/fm/cassette, gray, high mileage, good condition. $3,95000. Call after 5 pm weekdays 703-729-2432. Pontiac 1995 Firebird formula, V8, 6 speed, TTop, loaded, white, 32K Miles, one owner. $14,750. Call 703-7424990. Toyota 1994 Corolla. 4 Door Sedan, A/C, cassette, 59K miles, $6,500/OBO, Kathy 703 -779-1067 VW Jetta III GL 1994 - Auto, a/c, am/fm/cass, sunroof, 48K miles, excellent condition, $850000. 703-7930454 Patten Property Maint. Inc. • Lawn Mowing • Landscaping • Shrub & Tree Care • Licensed & Insured 703-273-9626 85 Trucks 89, Ford Ranger, 4x4, with truck cap, manual 5 Speed, rebuilt 2.9 L 6 cyl.runs great, $3000.00. 540 347 3794. Chevrolet 1961 Stepside 1/2 ton pickup: rebuilt motor. New tires, brakes, master cylinder, clutch. Body fair. Over $3,000.00 spent. Asking $i,500/obo Call Stephen @ 703-787-9007. Chevrolet 1993 S10 Tahoe Blazer V-8 engine: Black/gray interior, 4 door 4WD, ABS, Great condition, low mileage, 46K miles, A/C, AM/RYI Casette stero, auto windows, auto locks, new tires. One owner. Must sell. Asking $12,800.00. Call 703-777-5774. If no answer, Leave message. Chevy 1978 Cheyenne Blazer: 350 Cubic inch. Auto, Wide tires w/centertines: $3,500.00. Call 540-349-0683. Chevy 1991 Blazer S10 Tahoe LT 4 door, black, auto, all power options, hitch, sunroof, tilt, cruise, ABS, 125k, very good condition. $7500/ obo. 540-349-8230. Dodge 1987 Ram, 4X4, Needs trans, Asking $2,000/ObO. 540-3472264 Susan or Pete. Dodge 1995 Ram 1500 SLT Laramie: 4x4, 360 V8, auto, a/c, WLTC, dark green, 62K miles $13,900.00. 703-771-1838 Ford 1972 Pick-up, Rebuilt 460, Cam, 780 Holly. DANA rear end,tool box,C D player Runs great. $2395 00 neg. 703-450-3978 Ford 1989 Bronco XLT: 4WD. auto, all power, good condition, original owner 111K miles $6,200 00/obo. 703444-4766. Isuzu 1989 Trooper: 4WD, 5-speed, am/fm, a/c, New tires/brakes, 144K miles. $5,300 00. 703-834-9774 evenings Jeep Wagoneer Lt. Edition 76 QuadriTracMWD, Cruise, a/c, New Pioneer AM/F M/Cass Power rear-Window, Original Interior, 35K miles, Mint condition. $6500 OBO (540) 788-9226. Jeep, 93, Grand Cherokee Laredo, Red/ Gray, V-8, Quad trac, auto, A/C power windows/locks, Tow pkg. 96K, Well Maintained, all records, excellent condition, $12000.00.call 540 687 3245 Landrover 1995 Discovery: Ultimate Sporls Utility vehicle. Treated with kid gloves inside and out. dual sunroof/ a/c /airbags CD, brush guard, jump seats, tan leather interior, dark blue exlerior Priced below blue book!! 703-2421630. Toyota 1995 Tacoma: 4x4, extra cab, auto, Evergreen pearl, a/c, sliding rear window, bedliner, upgraded wheel package, disc brakes. Price $11,900.00. 703058-0001. Toyota 95 SR-5, 4 Runner, loaded, green, 5 speed, Call (or more details. Mike 540-3493381, $17,000 or best otter. 86 Campers/RVs Sunline 1995 28' Trailer, front queen, rear full bath, like new condition, all accessories included, $10,500. 703-860-2469. Reston. Sunllne 1995 28', front queen, rear full bath, like new condition, all accessories included, $10,500 703-860-2469 Reston. 88 Motorcycles Suzuki Katana, 1993. Performance exhaust, zero gravity, windsureen, alarm. Red, 5,000 miles, AGV R1 helmet, extras. Looks & runs great $35007 obo. 540-3474997. 1990 LX 5.0 Bullethole rims. Only on car for a year. Have been in box- < es. 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 Wanted; 3.0 litre fuel injected engine for GMC front wheel drive car. . Must be in good condition. 540-347-4997 after 6pm. Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (If purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Qp«n Mon -S* 9-5 • CbMd Sun. Located Rt. 229. 5 miles past School , Culpeper High & 895-2571 iMLegal lUI Notices TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON. VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Sadlon 15.2-2204 of tha 1950 Coda of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, on Gay and Calvert Streets, Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #98-05-01 Application by the Rappahannock County Historical Society to construct an addition and renovate their structure at Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 113B, zoned “VS", Village Services. Said structures requires special use permit exceptions to the north and south sides as wen as the rear. North setback would reduce to 4.3 feet from the current five (5) feet, the south to 4 feet from 5.9 feet, and the rear to 3.3 feet from 15.8 feet. Use allowed under Code Section 1-4-1 (f) of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance: additional standards in Code Section 6-1-1 (f) of the Town of Washington Zoning ordinance. A COPY of the foregoing application la on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The above named applicant, adjacent property owner, and any other parties wishing to ■/ be heard should be present at said meeting j, and should address their written comments to ‘ the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5-27,6-3-98 #110586 ■ — — ' ' * Trustee's Sale 8 Trotter Lane, Sperryville, VA DEFAULT having been made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust dated March 27,1997, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, VA, in Deed Book 224, at page 297, 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 Juno 3,1998, at 3:00 p.m„ in front of the building housing the Rappahannock County Circuit Court, 238 Gay Street, Washington, VA, the property designated as Tract 5, containing 16.4915 acres, as set forth and described according to plat and survey recorded amongst the land records of the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 154 at page 112. 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 time of sale and settlement to be made within 10 days. TERMS: CASH. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Memorandum of Trustee's Sale outlining additonal terms of sale and settlement, which will be available tor review prior to the announcement of sale. This is a communication from a debt collector. Glasser and Glasser, P.L.C., and/or Southern Title Services, Inc., Substitute Trustees , Dominion Tower 999 Waterside Drive, Suite 600 Norfolk, VA 23510 Tel: (757) 625-6787 Ext. 200 Between 10:00 a m. 412:00 noon only File No. 42121 5-20,5-27-98 8109083 42121/Kilby V ■i 4*

Employment CONSTRUCTION Help Wanted Equipment Operator Laborers Call 540-347-1976 or 540-347-9328 ATW, Inc. Owner-Operator Teams All East/West. Earn $170,000 + p/yr 800-948-6723 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Culpepper Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking bids for the mowing, minor tree removal on nine (9) watershed structures in Culpepper and Madison. Sites to be mowed will be shown on June 16. Meet at the Culpepper office at 9:00 am. Bids will be accepted until 12:00 noon on June 26. Mowing is to be completed by September 15, 1998. Any questions contact the Culpepper District Office, (540) 8258591. t 5-27, 6-3,6-10-98 #110520 Gov’t. Postal 9 Jobs $16.87/hr start. For info/application 818-506-5354 Ext. 9069 $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where and when you like, its not just door to door anymore. Medical/other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Ind. Rep. ATW, Inc. Tractor/Trailer Drivers. All Teams, All East-West All HoodCondos. Tricp Average 5,800 Miles, Top Pay Package 800-948-6723. BOOKKEEPER Experienced bookkeeper and office manager for Warrenton retail store. Dailypart-time-on site. References and resume. Send to: HEB/109672 PO Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 DRIVER... $30,000 First Year Potential! Hiring Drivers! No Experience Necessary! Training Available! New Pay Package, Consistent miles, Job Stability, Assigned Equipment. Swift Transportation. 1-800347-4693 (eoe-m/f) TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, on Gay and Calvert Streets, Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #98-05-02 Application by Olivia R. Byam, owner of Foster-Harris Bed and Breakfast, to a side yard setback exception to allow construction of a deck that will extend to within 6.5 feet of the property line. Use allowed under Section 1-4-1 (f) of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance; additional standards in Section 6-1-2 (f). Property is known as Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 63. TWSU #98-05-01 Application. .. 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. The above named applicant, adjacent property owner, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting and should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5-27, 6-3-98 •110585 ■ BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Blueridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following positions: 1 SHIPPING /RECEIVING. MAIL CLERK: Pulls orders and packs and prepares orders for shipment. Supervises all shipping and receiving functions and contracts freight carriers for the most beneficial service of the company. Sorts, weighs and applies appropriate postage to all outgoing mail. Receives incoming tech support calls and fills out initial entries in our Tech Support database routing the calls to Tech Support. Requirements include: Familiarity with computer data entry, shipping and receiving procedures. General knowledge in the operation of a postage machine, meter and electronic weight scale. The strength to lift a tray or mail weighing approximately 20 lbs. and incoming/outgoing packages or boxes with an average weight of 45 lbs. 1 SYSTEMS ENGINEER; Knowledge of the UNIX operating system, and setting and configuring hardware. Has had exposure to Structures Query Language (SQL), and familiar with at least one commercial RDBMS product (Informix, Sybase, or Oracle). Knowledge of Windows or Macintosh workstations, and a willingness to learn the other platform. Responsible for major accoiint technical support and testing of the software product line. Performs system installations including: configuring server systems, loading software, configuring software, and providing systems administration and end-user training. 1 SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST; Performs software development for software Server product, including database development for software Server product, including database development and program interface, and general UNIX and C language development. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, including: C programming, database design, administration and programming; BS in computer science, math, or related technical field a plus. Successful candidates will work out of our Virginia offices in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES Attn: Human Resources 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 S«^jax^540H575-MT|(^>r^i^emai^oH>arbara@blueridgexoin^^^ AFLAC-Intematlonal Fortune 500 Company has created a newsales division. Now intervlewingtor the state of Virginia. Positions available: * Area Sales Coordinator * Sales Specialist. Will be marketing to our existing clients. Call Willie Smith at 1-888-826-7922 for confidential interview. Assemble Arts, Crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007. CUSTODIAN Rappahannock County School System is searching for an outstanding custodian for RCES. Successful applicant will have an excellent work record, positive attitude, ability to work independently, and a strong desire to do outstanding work. For application, call 540-9878773. Deadline is June 2.1998. Driver-Eam up to $800 per week vour first year with USA TRUCK! Latemodel conventionals with satellite, no slip seating and weekly pay. 800-237-4642. EOE. M/F/H/V. Driver-START up to 34c/mile. 85% drop-nhook. Conventional Freightliners. Weekly pay. Regional runs available. Contractors ask about 88C/MILE! Heartland Express. 800441-4953 RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY Harmany Equine Clinic in Washington, VA is looking for an energetic, enthusiatic person who likes to deal with people. Must have horse knowledge & interest in holistic medicine. Call Val: 540-6751855 between 10-3, Mon-Thurs. Restaurant SERVER POSITIONS DISHWASHER/ PREP PERSON Now Open: nights and weekends and Brunch shifts. Apply in person, see Chaz, between 1 and 3 pm, Blue Moon Cafe, Sperryville, VA Drivers-What Are The Ingredients For Your Success? Great pay, Co. Paid health, home most weekends, late model :onv. That's The Recipe M. HARRIS TRUCKING CO. Come Grow With Us 1-600-9295003 FRIENDLY TOYS & GIFTS has immediate openings in your area. Numper One in Party plan: Toys, gifts, Christmas, Home decor. Free catalog and information. 1-800-488-4875. Home Workers Needed Make $347 weekly. Cutting out ID cards. PT 2 hrs./evening. Immediate Openings!! SAE: Med Tag. 358 S. Main, #4778, Orange, CA 92868 LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM AVAILABLE OTR Drivers & Owner Operators Conventional Kenworth Equipment. No Downpayment. Liberal Payback Schedule! SOUTHWESTERN FREIGHT CARRIERS A Division of Burlington Motor Carriers, Rutherfordton, NC 1-800-9688743, Ext. 125 MECHANIC Midas of Warrantor* needs experienced F/T Mechanic. Call Bob or John 540-3410033. MECHANIC Heavy Equipment, asphalt company. Good benefits. Call 703-631-0004 and ask for Frank. RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE HELP Please fax statement of interest and qualifications to 540-347-2379 ATTN: D. Cubbage SECRETARY I #8112-01 17 hrs/week in Rappahannock. Varied evening hours. Skill interacting w/public & WP 6.1, $7.15/hr. Apply with fully completed RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, Friday, June 5, 1998, to: Human Resources, RRCSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. (540) 8253100. EEO/AA. SOUS CHEF-HAMPTONS RESTAURANT, Baltimore's only Mobile Four Star Restaurant located in the Harbor Court Hotel on Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, is seeking experienced Sous Chefs. A qualified, career-minded, candidate should have at least six-years experience, or culinary education coupled wiht two years of experience in a gourmet facility or hotel. Harbor Court Hotel is Maryland's only PREFERRED HOTEL and offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Please submit resume with cover letter to: Harbor Court Hotel, Dept, of Human Resources, 550 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 SURVEYING Survey Party Chief Rodman/ Instrumentman Multi-discipline Surveying and Engineering firm seeks qualified individuals for Party Chief Instrumentman & Rodman positions. We offer project diversity, excellent work atmosphere & benefits, including health plan, 401K, vacation & holidays. Qualified parties are invited to submit a resume to: Frederick Ward Associates, Inc., 22-B John Marshall Street, Warrenton, VA 20187 ENGINEERING CAD Dosignmr/Dotailer For engineering dept, of manufacturer of packaging and food processing machinery. Qualified applicants will be proficient with AutgCad12 and have minimum of 2 yrs. experience in mechanical design. Please contact HR Dept.: Ross Industries Inc. P.O. Box 70 Midland, VA 22728 800-336-6010 540-439-3271 FAX: 540-439-2740 EOE FARM POSITIONS Sunnyside Farms is a 400 acre diversified organic farm seeking career oriented individuals for the following salaried, full time positions: ★ Field Managers for: Tree fruit, herbs, berries and livestock. ★ Equipment Operators & Mechanics ★ Housekeepers Starting salaries are commensurate with experience. Successful candidates will be eligible for medical, educational, 401 (k) retirement, vacation and housing benefits. Sunnyside Farms, LLC is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to environmentally sustainable methods. Please send resume to P.O. Box 478 Washington, VA 22747-0478. Fax to 540675-2740 or Call 540-675-2627 Construction Are you tired of Commuting? WORK LOCALLY Fauquier, Rappahannock, 8c Loudoun counties. Monomoy Services, Inc. is now interviewing for Finish Grade Dozer Operators and Track Loader Operators (experienced only need apply). Benefits offered include retirement plan, medical insurance and vacation. Please call 540-253-5500 EOE Too Late to Classify $100 Rsward for return of Sigma SDR 41 guitar in brown leather case, lost May 19 between Gid Brown Hollow and Blue Boon in Sperryville. Call 987-6823. Brittany Spaniel: Moving can not take loving dog. Friendly, Female, 9 years, but acts like a puppy. Prefer fenced yard. Call 703-750-3847. In Loving Memoiy of Jack Liilard on his 70th Birthday, May 30th. This was always a special day for us, not only Memorial Day but also your Birthday. You were not famous or did anyone great thing for you to have a special day. You were extra special everyday A this is what counts the most. You were a very ~pecial husband & lathe. 8 good friend to everyone who knew you. I don't need a special day to remember you although this will be the real memorial day to me, because this is your Birthday & you gave me so much happiness in my life. Hapty Birthday Your wife Ethel & children. Insurance Bids The Rappahannock County Public School System is accepting bids for property, casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance. The School System is also accepting proposals for health insurance. Interested parties may contact the School Board Office at (540) 987-8773 for bid packets or proposal specifications. 5-27, 6-3-98 *110846 Multi-Family Yard Sale at Ben Venue Market, Amissville, VA, May 30, 8-?. Like new & brandname baby & children clothes & items, household items, ladies clothes & shoes. Something for everyone! First sale this year. Great stu.ff. ChapmanCompton & more. Summer Rental: Washington, VA home. Fully furnished. 2 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, central air. $650/ month. S4n.«7*;.itun Free Cash Grants! College. Scholarships Business. Medical bills. . Never Repay. Toll Free 1-800-218-9000 Ext. G- 6080 “NEED FINANCIAL HELP” Good/ Bad credit, debt consolidation. Personal/ business 1-800-293-4026 TELEVISION ENGINEER Demonstrated skills installing, operating and maintaining broadcast television equipment. Knowledge of digital television, computers and KU up/down link desired FCC license or SBE certification preferred. Some travel and weekend, holiday, night work required. Salary commensurate with experience. Resume by May 29, Personnel, P O. Box 13246, Roanole, VA 24032 EOE. $$AVON$$ Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where and when you like, its not just door to door anymore Medical/other insurance available. 1-800-288-6311. Irtd. Rep. SIDING INSTALLERS, experienced, needed immediately. Work year round within 50 miles of Lynchburg or Danville Reliable truck & equipment. Call ALLGOOD Const., 1-800-3601, 10 am-2 pm BEANIE BABIES SHOW Leesburg Holiday Inn at Historic Carradoc Hall (formerly the Ramada) 2 miles E of Leesburg on Rt 7 Sunday, June 7 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3 - Adults • Children under 12 FREE • Maple Bear Raffle • Free Hourly Beanie Baby Door Prizes ind. PE Princess Bear • Children's Trading Table • Refreshments Available Thousnnds of current, retired & rmre Bennie Bnbiet from the nren 's largest collectors! For more information, call (703) 777-7420 Leave Behind The Hassle Of Heavy Metro Traffic AND HEAD TOWARDS THE MORE RELAXED PACE OF THE NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEY!! If you arc tired of spending hours on the highways going to and from work, think about how much you will enjoy the drive this spring through the beautiful countryside towards Winchester Medical Center! Current full time professional opportunities include: FINANCIAL COUNSELOR Insurance, collection and credit experience desired. Must be able to handle multiple tasks efficiently. INPATIENT INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE/FLOATER Previous insurance and billing experience is desired. MEDICAL ASSISTANT ELIGIBILITY WORKER TRAINEE/ FINANCIAL COUNSELOR Social Service experience with taking applications and interviewing preferred. REFUND CLERK Insurance knowledge and bookkeeping skills, computer experience, typing and calculator skills strongly preferred. Computer experience required for all of these vacancies. Winchester Medical Center offers excellent compensation and benefits including tuition assistance and on site child care. For immediate consideration, submit an application or resume to: Human Resources Department VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM 335 West Cork Street Winchester, VA 22601 FAX (540) 665-5320 EOE M/F/D/V A Company Who Cares About You Did you ever wonder what it would be like to work for one? We care enough to offer: •Appointment Generation Programs •Company Training •40IK Retirement Plan •540,000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gendemen 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 Dog show successful m r •m Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day 4-Her’s of Rappahannock County had a “doggone” good time at the 4-H Dog Show learning how to train their dogs to be obedient. Under the leadership of Lisa Reid, 4-Her’s taught their dogs how to behave during a dog show, how to sit and heel. Participants received ribbons and certificates. 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Planning vegetable garden produces successful harvest BY DIANE RELF Extension Environmental Horticulturist The most successful vegetable garden is the one in which you eat most of what you grow. This takes great will power to avoid the seduction of the seed catalog or the display rack at the garden center. In addition, it requires some serious thought and planning. What does the family enjoy eating? First, you must determine what you and your family will eat, how much, and when you will eat it. Of course, everyone likes sweet corn...but 200 ears the second week of August? Isn’t that the week you agreed to take the family to the beach? Proper planning will let you schedule for the optimum harvest throughout the growing season. Decide if you are growing for fresh eating only or if you will can, freeze, or store produce for winter use. This will determine the size of the garden, the amount of each vegetable that you grow, and the variety. What will you do with the vegetables? Make a list of vegetables that you eat, and use it as the basis for a planning chart. Indicate if you eat each vegetable fresh, frozen/canned, or in winter storage. Calculate how much you will eat of each vegetable and if you will be able to process all that you plan to eat. Use these figures to determine the reasonable amount to grow. For fresh vegetables, decide how much your family will consume each week so you can determine the amount to grow and the garden space needed for each crop. The ideal garden plan has small quantities of vegetables ripening over a long period of time, with some to be consumed each day. With proper planning you will be surprised how long the harvest period can be extended. Swiss Chard can be harvested continuously by removing and eating the outer leaves as they mature. Pole beans will bear over a long period of time, if kept picked, watered, fertilized, and disease and insect free; whereas, bush beans are well suited to one or two heavy harvests for canning or freezing. Some crops, such as carrots and corn, will produce their full yield all at one time unless you stagger the planting dates or use varieties that mature at different dates. Plan the planting so vegetables are at peak when you plan to eat them When choosing vegetables for your garden, pay attention to those high in vitamins. With the short time from garden to table for home grown vegetables, no vitamins will be lost due to long periods of storage. But it is important that you plan for them to be ripe at the proper type for harvesting and eating. Delaying harvest reduces the quality of the vegetable and will also significantly reduce yield. Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Band Boosters benefit from Faith Mountain donation BY SUSANNE LOUISELL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Faith Mountain has made a donation of $750 to the Rappahannock County Band Boosters. The donation comes from the sale of a limited edition Music Lover’s Sun Catcher. This sun catcher was featured in the Faith Mountain Holiday 1997 catalog. The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will be using the donation to purchase new instruments, a xylophone is the priority at this time. Cecil Scott, head of the band program, hopes to have the xylophone in time for one of their young men to try out for the Governor’s School. Each of this series of Sun Catchers, designed and crafted by local glass maker, Eric Kvarnes, is produced in a limited edition of 3500, all in support of local educational causes. “We’re all excited about the success of their concept. It ties so many elements of our community together. We’re a local company selling the work of a local craftsman to customers nationwide and the young peo Safe food for a crowd BY CHRISTINE KASTAN Extension Agent By popular demand the Safe Food for Occasional Quantity Cooks is coming back to Culpeper. Non profit, church and community groups in Culpeper and surrounding areas have an opportunity to take this six hour course and receive a certificate of completion. The course is for people who prepare and serve food for a large group of people, maybe 25, 50, 100 or more. Those that prepare food for large events are often occasional quantity cooks. Occasional quantity cooks are volunteers not employed by a commercial food company and who prepare large quantities of food, some only once a year. Unsafe food at a single banquet or street festival could ruin the reputation of the organization, put future groups in jeopardy and could create a legal risk. The course also includes the local temporary permit process and what is required. Those that successfully complete the course will receive a certificate to post at your event and expedite the on site inspection process. Educators from Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia Department of Health team teach the course. The six hour course is being offered in Culpeper on June 22 and 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Culpeper Extension Office. There is a $10 text fee. Call 6753619 for information. pie of Rappahannock County get the benefit” says Cheri Woodward, President of Faith Mountain Company. The first fh the collectible series, the School Days Sun Catcher, was featured in the Fall 1997 catalog. The profits from this sun catcher were donated to the Rappahannock County Curriculum Enrichment Program. The third in the series, The Good Sport Sun catcher is currently available and will support the Rappahannock Athletic Association. The fourth and final sun catcher in the series, the Helping Hand Sun Catcher, has been created in benefit of the county’s DARE Program. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Clerk’s Office. Jane Scherer to Floyd T. Grigsby, 59.480 acres, Hampton District. $100,000. John T. Langloh and wife to Jenay B. Patch and wife, 1.3058 and 7.5530 acres, Skyland Falls Estates, Wakefield District. $168,000. Christine M. Keller and others to Christine M. Arnold, 5 acres, Hampton District. JUST LISTED!! Rambler on 1.7 acre lot in Amissville area. Three bedrooms with full basement, flue in basement, and one car garage. $113,900 Call Emily Henry #RAINBOW'V.I.P. 675-3490 or 341-3528 qj PermaTreat PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL Free Inspection Serving Rappahannock, for Over 30 Years Call 829-0000 Tall Come! Grab your boots and saddle up for a Texas-size lineup of hot country stars! Wolf Trap's Lonestar Revue Hal Ketchum Junior Brown Lee Roy Parnell Billy Joe Shaver Sunday, May 31 at 7 p«m. Tickets are available at the Wolf Tran box office, by calling ProTix at,^. (703) 218-6500, or order on-line at ^*^www. v\'ol f - tra p.org^W Deed of gift. Peggy E. Clark to Daniel B. Clark and wife, 2 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. It 9 hSs Excavating Division of Lace Trucking & Equipment, Inc. • Roads • Drain Fields • Basements » Riding Rings »Ponds » Clearing Quality work and satisfied customers are our #7 priority. Maury Sutphin 540-675-3429 374 Ben Venue Road, Flint Hill, VA 22627 Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 £ Internet Address: http //Jeffervm-land.crim 'arms • Land • Residential • Comi Itt. •rest Hill Farm" 113+/- ac. mtn. farm near the National Park. 5 BR, 4.5 BA Victorian Farmhouse. Fenced & cross-fenced land with streams & barns. $450,000. Call Lisa. Etlan/Duet Area - Large 3 BR, 3.5 BA country home on 8+/- private acres. Laundry room, family room, large foyer, office/study & much more. Additional 2 story apt. included. $275,000. Call Carl. Country Cottage!! 2 BR, 1 BA brick Cottage in Syria. Home in good condition w/several outbidgs., state road frontage & super mtn. views. W/walking distance to Graves Mtn. Lodge. $93,500. Call Bill. "White Oak Hill" 2 stoty, pre-Civil War home on 3+/- ac. in Banco. 2 chimneys, 6 FPs, heart pine floors. Renovated (inside St out) approx. 8 yrs. ago. Just $179,900. Call Carl. Etlan/Syria Area - 51 +/- mostly wooded acres. Borders Nat'l Park, has stream, mountain & Sural views, long frontage, several potential . sites & a restorahle cottage. $165,000. Lisa. Handyman's Special!!! Restorahle 2 story Farmhouse sold in strictly "as is" condition. Stream 6i well on property. $52,900. Call Carl. Rappahannock County Designed for Entertaining!! Log/ffame country home sited on a beautifully manageable, landscaped acre w/4 BRs, 3 BAs, oversized decks & balconies to enjoy mountain views. Located between Rappanannock 6t Old Dominion Hunts. Perfect Hunt Box!! Within minutes to the "Inn at Little Washington". $285,000. Call Bill. Covington River Frontage - 9.6+/- wooded acres w/stream & road frontage. REDUCED to $49,900. Call Lisa. Peggy E. Clark to Faye L. Wood and others, 1/2 undivided interest each, 1.0207 acres, lot 5, Wakefield District. $4,500. LAUREL MILLS Area 50 wooded ridge top acres, below county appraisal. $150,000 Owner financing. 540*675*3691 Sperryville Realty Janes W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office RECENTLY RENOVATED Farmhouse. 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/barn & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre open and wooded lot on deeded right of way. $22,000 DOWN IN THE F.T. VALLEY on approximately 1 acre lot, 3 bedroom brick home, kitchen, dining and living room area with fireplace, 1.5 baths, full basement, carport and garage. $125,000 TWO ROOM and bath frame cabin, 5.1 acres, stream, pond site, nice area of county. $75,000 BRICK, 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 4.3 acres with stream and board fencing. Attached garage, kitchen/dining area with fireplace, full basement, large deck, 24x36 outbuilding. $185,000. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 200 acres of rolling farmland located in the scenic F.T. Valley. Several streams, road frontage, fencing and great views. Prime location. $3,000 per acre 41 acres in two lots located off Rt. 231. Wooded w/mountain views, stream & old foundation. $102,500 25 acres of hardwoods and old orchard. Small barn, year round stream through center. East and west views from several building sites. $100,000 LARGE PARCELS/FARMS Looking for larger acreage, 100 plus? A few are listed, most are not. Wooded, open, water, views or working farms. It is all available, depending upon your desires. Principals only. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (640) 675-1190 NOTICE OF TAX SALE PUBLIC AUCTION of Unimproved Real Estate in Rappahannock County • When: 2:00 p.m., Friday. June 5.1998 • Where: Courthouse Steps. Cay St.. Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia • Properly to be Sold: Owners of record: Henry Jackson, Hugh Jackson, R. R. Jackson and William Noakes and/or their successors in interest. Tax Map 56, Parcel 9, located near Scrabble on Grandie Lane, Stonewall Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. See Deed Book 30, page 313 for the last recorded deed in the chain of title and page 314 for plat of survey showing the property to be 12.5 acres. Property was appraised at $30,000 for purposes of the suit authorizing this tax sale. No representation is made as to the quantity of land or as to matters of survey. • Terms: Sale to the highest bidder. $5,000 deposit by cashier's or certified check payable to 'Clerk, Circuit Court" upon acceptance of winning bid. Purchaser to receive Special Warranty deed as provided by §58.1-3967 of the Code of Virginia. Property will be conveyed free of all liens of record. Sale is subject to court approval. This sale was ordered by the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia in the case of The County of Rappahannock vi. Henry Jackson, el alt. Chancery No. 95CH-48, to pay delinquent real ftmt taxes. v Peter H. Luke ... ■■■"% -I County Attorney for Rappahannock County P.O.Box 6 .... ,vl -r,v v Washington, Virginia 22747 ?X 540-675-3318 Auctioneer BIB Payne, Reg. *000914