Rappahannock News, July 1, 1998

274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA 1100 CAPITOL ST RICHMOND VA 23219-3408 anndck.County's Newspaper Since 1877 121st Year... No. 26 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Accident takes life of Foster By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer A tragic accident Friday morning took the life of 50-year-old Scrabble resident Ethel Mae Foster. According to Virginia State Police Trooper W.A. Sumner, Foster was in her 1987 Oldsmobile traveling on Route 618 and ran into the side of a dump truck driven by Carroll Edward Lamb, 51, of Front Royal, when Lamb failed to stop at the intersection of Routes 729 and 618. Sumner said it is doubtful that she ever saw the truck. (The intersection is almost a blind one.) Although the exact cause of death is not know as yet, pending the coroner’s report, Sumner said Foster suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Lamb was driving a 1975 Chevrolet dump truck belonging to Lake Paving of Front Royal. He was hauling a load of stone to be used for road work at Routes 617 and 616. Lamb was traveling south on Route 729 and failed to yield right of way at the intersection at Route 618. He has been charged with reckless driving and not having a commercial driver’s license. The investigation into the accident is still ongoing said Sumner. A state police vehicle inspector fully inspected the truck at the scene and a state police reconstructionist trooper completely reconstructed the accident at the scene that morning. Sumner is waiting to get their reports and is still interviewing witnesses to the accident. The Castleton, Flint Hill and Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue companies responded to the scene and witnesses and rescue personnel told Sumner that Foster was not wearing a seat belt. Lamb was wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the accident. Marching to the beat Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The Gainesville District Volunteer Fire Department Majorette and Drum Corps at the Amissville Parade held last week. The group won Best Appearing Tiny Tot Majorettes and Best Appearing Drum Corps. See story and photos, page B1. Photo Courtesy of Susan Baldwin CAN YOU HELP? Daniel Bliss, bom June 1, needs heart surgery. Help save a baby’s life By 'Jan LaValley Rappahaiirioclc News Staff Writer Daniel Nelson Bliss, bom June 1, now lies in intensive care at Potomac Hospital waiting for a miracle. Baby Daniel was born with the left side of his heart severely underdeveloped and holes in the right side of his heart. Although his condition is stable the doctors are not sure he’ll live. The son of Doug and Susan Bliss of Woodbridge, Baby Daniel is also the grandson of Susan Baldwin of Woodbridge and the great-grandson of the late Clarence Baldwin of Rappahannock. Susan Baldwin has started a Baby Bliss Foundation to help the young family meet the medical expenses they are going to face. See BABY, A2 Happenings This Week • July 2, Fauquier Free Clinic van service from Washington, Va. to Warrenton. The van leaves from the Trinity Episcopal Church parking lot at 4:30 p.m., the service is free. • July 3, the Town Architectural Review Board asks that anyone with an application to be considered by the ARB file by July 3 for the July 9 meeting at 7:30 p.m. • July 6, at 2 and 7 p.m. the Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse. • July 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. a town meeting will be held at the Woodville Baptist Church to discuss plans for the Woodville History Parade. For information call 987-9523. • July 8, at 7:30 p.m. the Town Council meets at the town hall. • July 11, a fundraiser dance will be held at the Sperryville fire hall to help raise money for a van for Johnny Jenkins. Local bands will play from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Tickets are $15 per person, $25 per couple. For more information call Jane Mullan at 987-8978. • July 13, Kids Summer Art Program ‘98, for ages 8-14, starts at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio. Call 547-4385 or 547-3192 to sign up. Rappfthannmk News P O Box 39 Washington. Va. 22747 (MO) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Local foster care incident investigated By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer In an interview last week, Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle confirmed that there have been four incidents at a county foster home in the last 30 days involving children housed there. At least one child was placed in the home by Fairfax County without the knowledge of the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services. Settle described the situation as “chronic.” His office is “not sure what the situation is at the residence. We’re called in when things are not going so well.” His staff, county case workers from RCDSS, and Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke are “trying to assist the household to make sure the children receive proper help and the relief that they need. (The Sheriff’s Office does) not want to be used as a disciplinary tool for a child. Our goal is to get help for the child and the family housing the child.” June 12 Incident An incident involving the Fairfax child occurred June 12 along U.S. 211. Following an indepth investigation by RCDSS and sheriff’s office personnel, the child was returned to his foster family who then drove him to a “temporary respite home” near Fredericksburg. “It’s complicated. Rarely is a situation what it appears to be,” said RCDSS Director Bev Leathers. She could not comment on the specifics of a case involving a minor. “In child protection, you’re always worried you’re going to miss something. I have nightmares about it. We don’t want a child to suffer.” But, she also felt that “if people were warehousing children, or they were being dumped, ignored and brutalized — it would have come out. The county is too small. We See FOSTERCARE, Page A6 Come celebrate the Fourth This Saturday will mark the 37th annual Fourth of July Celebration in Washington, Va. and it’s sure to be spectacular. The day begins with a juried craft show on Gay Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the annual Friends of the Library Book Sale also at 10 a.m. at the town hall. At noon the Washington, Va., dollar bill line begins at the monument on Gay Street and the musical entertainment gets underway with a group of local singers performing favorite patriotic songs, followed by political speakers, both Democrats and Republicans. The entertainment continues at 1 p.m. with David Clanagan & Free Spirit; at 2 p.m., DorNel Pratt; at 3 p.m., the Eclectics; and at 4 p.m., with special musical guest Bruce Hutton, who has been performing traditional American folk music professionally since 1973. He is scheduled to perform again at 8 p.m. Meanwhile, vendors will be showing their crafts along Gay Street throughout the day. Well-known artist Geneva Welch will be selling prints of “Mosby at Massie’s Comer,” a portion of which will go to benefit Jonathan Bankston, who is ill with cancer. The prints will be available at the Gay. St. Merchantile. Artist Peter Scott, who See FOURTH, Page A5 Photo Courtesy of Charlie Tompkins CARICATURES: Peter Scott, who did this rendering of Charlie Tompkins — one of the event coordinators, will bring his talent to the celebration again this year. He will be located on Gay Street along with other vendors.

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, June 2 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Rebecca Sue Kalchik, 69/55, $42/30. Paul Martin Kearney, 73/55, guilty in absentia. Amy Michele Lang, 75/55, ............. driver improvement class, review Nov. 6, $30 cost, motion to rehear, dismissed. Jenny Maria Lepelch, 69/55, $42/30. Reinhardt Lynch, 75/55, driver improvement class, review Nov. 6, $30 cost. Marion Eugene Malatt, 69/55, $42/30. Jack Dwayne Mallam, ■ ... 72/55, $51/30, no seat belt, $25. Mark Christian Mannix, 77/55, driver inprovement class, review Nov. 6, $30 cost. Jesse Ernest Marks, 74/55, no drivers liscence in possession, no registration in possesion, guilty in absentia. Jeffery Scott Martin, driving after having been declared an habitual offender, speed . ..Illlllllllllllllll.il..I.Ill.. ing, 74/55, continued July 21. Ann Georgia McCaffray, 70/55, $45/30. Luddy Fradera Miller, 74/55, $57/30. Laurie Lee Minor, 70/55, driver improvement class, review Nov. 6, $30 cost, defective equipment, $25/2, no seat belt, $25, child safety violation, dissmissed. The following calls were routed through the dispatcher during the past week: June 22: 3:47 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. June 23: 6:36 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 660, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. June 25: 11:27 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. June 26: 9:28 a.m., fatal traffic accident, Route 729, Castleton, Castleton VFD, * Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. June 27: 12:28 p.m., asthma attack, Warren County, Chester Gap VFD; 1:14 p.m., injury from a fall, Route 659, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD. June 28: 10:01 a.m., sickcall, Route 651, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. The following calls were received by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during the past week: June 22: info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; conservation animals, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., U.S. 522, Woodville and Route 662, Huntly; welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info.gen., Warrenton; civil problem, U.S. 522, Huntly; info.gen., Route 729, Flint Hill; susp. person/vehicle/incident, Route 612, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 622, Washington. June 23: dog nuisance, Route 1001, Sperryville; info.gen., Route 621, Woodville; stray cat or dog, Route 622, Washington; public service, SOCCERACADEMY CAMP JULY 13 '17 AT RCES MINI'CAMP ages 6 8. 7 9:00-1:00 $ 110 ALL DAY ages 7-16 9:00 - 3:30 $135 Learn and play with the best Forms at Hackley s Mountainside Sign up deadline Is July 6 - Registration information, call 937-5794PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall hold a public hearing on the following proposed amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code on Monday, August 3, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The proposed amendments are to §170-62 G. (1) 1. Add a new sentence, after the fourth sentence, to read: A building so proposed for use as a family apartment shall not constitute a single family dwelling unit, and shall in no case be a mobile home as defined in §170-8. 2. Change “two hundred (200)’’ in the next sentence to read “fifty (50)”. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to consider these amendments at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment on any or all of these amendments, or to mail their comments to John W. McCarthy, County Administrator, PO. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. West I □ Please enter my new subscription to: I I Rappahannock Nous I Subscription Rates Bv Rappahannock. Elsewhere in the U.S. Name _ Address _ City_ $27.°°/year *21.°°/ *97 oo / State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: lappahamiock Netus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 The Rappahannock A/im* (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. BMgaBg^aaaBaaaBS. m1 !■■■ —— . — This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: L J Town of Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 645, Amissville; misdemeanor theft, Route 622, Woodville; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. June 24: info.gen., Route 669, Amissville; funeral escort, U.S. 211, Amissville; info.gen., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, Route 640, Amissville; info.gen., U.S. 211, Sperryville, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, Route 729, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Amissville. June 25: asst, state police, Route 669, Amissville; public service, Route 615, Castleton; dog nuisance, Route 613, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 637, Amissville; reckless driving, Route 642, Viewtown; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 645, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; info.gen., Town of Washington and U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 641, Flint Hill; dog nuisance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; residence, Route 618, Castleton; welfare check, Route 621, Washington. June 26: welfare check, Route 617, Castleton; public service, Route 615, Castleton; welfare check, Route 640, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 643, Amissville; fatal traffic accident, Route 729, Castleton; stranded motorist, U.S. 211, Washington; lost or missing dog, Route 626, Washington; public service, Route 610, Chester Gap; harassing communication, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; criminal trespass, Route 628, Washington; business, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; neighborhood disputes, U.S. 211, Sperryville. June 27: info.gen., Route 600, Sperryville and Route 621, Woodville; stranded motorist, Route 642, Viewtown; info.gen., U.S. 211, Washington; welfare check, Route 647, Flint Hill; cit-. izen request assist., Route 660, Chester Gap; lost or missing dog, Route 626, Scrabble; info.gen., Route 637, Flint Hill. June 28: public service, U.S. 211, Washington; family fights, Route 622, Washington; family fights, Route 729, Flint Hill; found property, Route 622, Washington; DUI-alcohol, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; welfare check, Route 640, Amissville; public service, Culpeper County; lost or missing dog, Route 612, Sperry-ville; all other larceny, Route 643, Amissville; welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington. JF<sma 3m Countryside Farm Market & Rappahannock Pride Ostrich Products will host a BBQ cookout on July 4th & 5th at the Farm Market next to Mayhughs Grocery. Come feast on USDA inspected Ostrich Burgers, Steaks, Hot Dogs, Ice Cold Watermelon and other local delicacies. The Farm Market also sells a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, hanging baskets & potted herbs. The Farm Market's regular business hours are: Friday 10 - 7, Saturday 9 - 6, Sunday 9 - 5. ■Market Ostrich Products EVERYONE CAN SHOP THE COOP! r What's Blooming? HOSTA Headquarters 10% ^ OFF P\V Every plant in Air stock, while ^ supplies last! Jackson&cTerkins' Roses 20% OFF * While supplies last. 4 YES! We have swimming pool supplies! Come see our aquatic plants! WARRESVON FARMERS' CO-OP 143 Washington Street 317*7100 (Just 1 block off Rt. 29S) Store Hours: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat., 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • i . . Member of VA Nurseryman s Association Letsen permit approved By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals met briefly last week to consider an application for a special use permit by Carl W. Letsen Jr. and Sally Letsen of Castleton. The Letsens were seeking permission to install a mobile home for use as a family apartment on their property near Laurel Mills off Route 619. The application was recommended for approval by the Rappahannock Planning Commission on June 17. It was reported to the board by County Administrator John McCarthy that the commission had had a long discussion about the use of mobile homes as family apartments at its June meeting and approved a motion to adopt a resolution changing the wording in the county code to add an additional requirement that a family apartment not be a mobile home. The matter will be advertised for public hearing at the commission’s meeting in July. The BZA also had a long discussion on the subject but approved the Letsen application, contingent on health department approval, with the stipulation that the structure may only be used by a family member in perpetuity. They also added that the structure must be located as far away from the existing road as the house is on the property. The next meeting of the BZA will be July 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse. Baby From Page A1 Baby Daniel was bom by emergency C-section at Fairfax Hospital. After he was stabilized he was moved to Potomac so that his family could more easily visit him. Doctors who work at both hospitals are monitoring the baby closely. “We’re asking people to donate if they can and to say prayers for Daniel,” Baldwin said. “We appreciate any and all donations.” Baldwin said Baby Daniel will need three operations just to fix his heart but will first have to gain enough weight to enable the doctors to do the first surgery — to cut and sew the valves together. That will help to reduce his blood pressure. “It’s so hard for him to breathe,” Baldwin said. “He wears himself out just trying to breathe — he breathes so rapidly. We can’t pick him up or hold him because it’s too stressful for his heart.” Once the first surgery is completed, which should also help with blood and oxygen flow, the other surgeries will be to repair the heart and connect the holes. He will have a oneventricle heart after the surgeries are done and will always have to have supervision. Anyone wishing to send a donation to help Baby Daniel may send it to: Baby Bliss Foundation, P.O. Box 423, Triangle, 22172-0423, or may make direct deposit to F&M Bank, Woodbridge, by contacting Annette Deviney, branch manager, at (703) 497-2333. Pony Club plans Gymkana The Old Rag Mountain Pony Club will hold a Gymkana, games on horseback, to benefit the club on July 11, rain date July 12, at David Semmes’ Indian Run Farm in Huntly starting at 9 a.m. sharp. The entry fee is $4 per class. Four ribbons will be awarded per class, in five divisions, and food and drink will be available on the grounds. For information call Sherry Hamil-Huff at 675-3848. PLAY BINGOShenandoah Farms Fire Halo ry Wednesday 7 p. Jackpot $1,000 FiMy Accessible Ground Level Facilities PROGRESSIVE INSTANT BINGO Uhder 13 admitted. Proper I.D. required benefit Bingo payouts, 20% of profile to benefit tire equi ATTENTION PET OWNERS RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC Rappahannock County and the Rappahannock County Animal Welfare League will sponsor a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, July 11, 1998, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Rappahannock County Animal Shelter, Weaver Road, Amissville, VA. Rabies vaccinations will be provided by Kathy Kreyling, for a fee of $6.00 per animal. Owners are requested to bring cats in carriers. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper m ns. 825-10^7 , BABHS. Wednesday Night Prime Rib $11.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h <g Potato & Onion Rings Jplvl#Xv3

‘98-99 town budget approved by council By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer In a specially convened meeting June 24, the outgoing Washington Town Council finalized its year-end business, approving the proposed 1998-99 budget, appropriating money to build a visitors welcome center, and approving the town street survey. The budget passed 4-3 by roll call vote. Outgoing Treasurer Louise Van Dort headed off a potential budget impasse by recommending realignment of $4,000 from a sewer contractor account into the fire truck fund. Though all members of the council supported some level of funding for the Washington fire company, they disagreed concerning the amount. Wastewater Committee chairman Charlie Tompkins described the situation as “a question of priorities.” Observing that fire protection is a county responsibility and that residents of the town also pay the fire levy, Tompkins said, “I strongly support the fire department, but the perception is that we, as a town, are paying for our own town fire department. Without The Inn, the food and lodging tax will not cover the budget even without the frills. Wastewater is the issue on the table today. Does the council have the leadership to pay for the facility?” Council member Ray Gooch, who did not run for reelection, stated that he did not want “to pull back from the resolve needed to pay for water system. I think the $65,000 (included in the FY9899 budget) will have to be an annual exercise. The reserves are critically important.” Gooch noted that, even at that rate of saving, it would take 17 years to finance the $1.48 million estimated cost of the proposed wastewater system. Former mayor Dean Morehouse agreed with Tompkins’ assessment. “You need to take control of your destiny,” he said, “or ask the county to provide (life essential) services.” To do otherwise, he suggested “will deter the county’s plan.” Tbmpkins announced that a Wastewater Committee meeting would be held in the town hall on July 10 at 7:30 p.m., to discuss the Resource, International, feasibility study. The public is invited. The coun cil unanimously approved, by roll call vote, John Baumgardner’s street survey following a public hearing. Town attorney Frank Reynolds explained the proposed resolution. “The survey was commissioned because the town council felt landowners and the government needed to know where the streets actually are.” Reynolds and zoning commissioner/county administrator John McCarthy recommended the survey based on state law requirements. “The purpose,” said Reynolds, “was not to determine where streets should be, but where they are. There was no place in the survey where land was taken that was claimed by another person. There was no adverse possession, but after 20 years of use as a street, the property is conclusively considered a street.” According to Reynolds, there are many places in the county where property owners own to the middle or the whole of a street. Also, in many places throughout the town, encroachments, such as walls and stairs attached to buildings, extend beyond actual property lines. Baumgardner’s plats list all present encroachments. The resolution grandfathers them into the record. The town does not plan to make anyone remove the encroachments. Future encroachments are not protected and will have to be considered on a case-bycase basis through special use permits for property lines and setbacks. The survey has been on display in the town hall for several months. It will be maintained on record in the County Clerk’s office. Gooch presented architectural drawings of the proposed town bulletin board and visitors welcome center. The council unanimously appropriated $3,000 to begin construction of the bulletin board. The town will likely issue a competitive bid for the construction. Gooch hopes a town property owner will donate the land. The town webpage is up and running. Until the town establishes an access account, all e-mail will go to Tompkins’ address. He will distribute it to other council members. The webpage URL is www.town.washington.va.us. County budget adopted, year end bills paid By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors met last week to adopt the fiscal year 1999 budget and resolutions and approve the year end bills. At the meeting County Administrator John McCarthy told the supervisors that they needed to approve a resolution and notice for emergency procurement of the voting machines the county plans to buy. When Global Elections Systems, from which the county is purchasing the machines, got the contract they then told McCarthy that the contract has to be run by the State Board of Elections and through the Department of Justice. The supervisors approved the emergency procurement. Treasurer Frances Foster asked the supervisors for a supplement to be added to the salary for her deputy treasurer. The supervisors said they did not want to start the practice of supplement salaries for Constitutional offices and that it should be done by the state compensation board at the state level. Foster said the comp board would not increase the deputy’s salary (they base their figures on population) and that the amount of work in the office is Real Tractor. Unreal Price. 10% Interest**! 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She said the person in the position has only had about a $5,000 increase in salary over the last 10 years and that is not fair. It does not keep up with the scale for other state employees like teachers, she said. The supervisors, while refusing to allow a supplement of $1,371 (as requested), did approve an additional allocation of $1,000 in the office’s part time money and said it is up to the treasurer to use it as she sees fit. The board also approved a $12,500 allocation to Lord Fairfax Community College for the Middle Town campus, took $1,000 from the sheriffs office part time money (that was added in for last year only) and approved a $1,000 increase for the CSWCD. With the total non-school spending at a little over 3.6 million and the school spending at 7.2 million that left only the specific items which must be listed separately: $600 for the law library fund; $98,658 for the library fund; $105,000 for the emergency communications fund; $91,477 for the school cafeteria fund (which comes back in federal money); $265,000 for the solid waste enterprise fund (from which the county pays itself back for landfill expenses); and $308,950 for the fire services fund which comes from the fire levy. Total appropriations are $11,688,198. The board approved the motion for appropriations, adopted the budget, and adopted the property tax levies at $0.78 per $100 of assessed value for real estate, $3.10 per FURNITURE Name-Brand Manufacturers Buy direct • Save up to 50%, lower than local stores. ) Before your next furniture purchase, call for price quotes or location nearest you. Shipping available to all 50 states Canada and 25 different countries. 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Sadh Missed ~ i^^MormDtttfJosfiun mid/Ummdn^^j Library gets computers By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Library Board held its regular meeting last week and it was reported that the board had held a special meeting to discuss the purchase of computer upgrades for the library. The board had funds left in last year’s budget of approximately $7,000 said County Administrator John McCarthy and those funds will be used for the upgrade. The issue had to be decided upon before the end of the fiscal year bills came due. The three new computers are to be strictly for the circulation and electric card catalog purposes. The systems have needed replacing for a while, said library director David Shaffer. At the board’s meeting last week Shaffer reported that the computers are in and should be up and running by mid-July. The purchase came to $6,486. The library will also receive two new computers dedicated strictly as Internet stations from the Friends of the Library. The Friends will take the time to purchase the new computers which will not be available until August said Shaffer. Approval for an overhead projector and slide projector for the Jamieson Room was also approved. Two more special programs were added to the Summer Reading Program: Chuck Hoya from the Virginia Co-op in Warrenton will present a show on insects; and Lorraine Duisit Espinola will perform. The programs are on Saturdays at 2 p.m. starting July 11 and running through Aug. 8. The Rappahannock Lions Club donated $200 to the summer reading program and the program also received a $110 donation from Rappahannock National Bank. Giant Foods, Inc. provided some gift certificates. The program has grown from two programs last year to five this year. Board member Steven Slade told the board members that he would keep them informed on the issue of copyright law now before the Congress. He said it looks as though there may be some compromise reached regarding the matter of doctrine of fair use. Jeff Light, chair of the Woodville Historic Parade Committee, made a presentation to the library board asking for support or assistance with the celebration Woodville is planning. Shaffer agreed that he could set up a book display for the festival which will be held at the same time and the board agreed to consider the matter further to determine of what assistance it might be. The treasurer’s report, for the fiscal year end, was received and approved. The buildings and grounds committee reported that the painting of lines on the parking lot must wait until the fall because the temperature is too high and the paint would not adhere properly. A problem with excess water on the ground near the library’s well prompted a motion, which was approved, to close the drinking fountain in the library until problem was fixed. It turned out the problem was a leaky pipe near the well. 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Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998 Our View Editorial platform “ TT There the press is free, and every man able to W read, all is safe”—Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards several bedrock issues to be of special importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions on them. 1. Growth and development must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and fairly enforced zoning regulations sensitive to Rappahannock’s character, powerful beauty, and the quality of life of its people. Development plans must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the essential road map to our future. 2. Education standards should be steadily raised and facilities updated in recognition that education is the key to unleashing the potential of our youth. 3. New business and clean industry for economic expansion should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents and their children under conditions which ensure that these businesses are self-supporting, not a burden on the tax base. Tourism and the business that supports it should be strongly encouraged, since they provide revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent community, will be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of the strong timber and fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. Recognizing that none of these objectives may be realized without a vigorous, democratic local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently investigate any abuse of public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today mountain VIEV AUTO SALES WASHINGTON, VA 12695 LEE HIGHWAY 987-8850 ■>' ' ■* Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Mountain View Auto Sales at 12695 Lee Highway in Washington, Va. recently opened. Above, owner Brett Boyce with one of his vehicles. Letters Skatepark funds needed The Rappahannock Recreation Authority has approved a new addition to the county’s recreation center — a multi-purpose asphalt surface that can be used for skate boarding, rollerblading and bicycling. Our goal is to raise $4,000 this summer. There will be jars throughout the county where people can make donations. Tax deductible contributions can also be sent to the Rappahannock County Recreational Facilities Authority (RCRFA), P.O. Box 519, Washington, Va., 22747, earmarked for the Skatepark. As a parent of skate boarders, I wish to thank Trinity Episcopal Church for their generosity in letting their parking lot be used by the young people who have had no other space for their sport. Time and thought has been devoted to the issue by the vestry. Church members have weaved through the crowds of teens on their way to the kitchen. Jenks has spent numerous hours listen The changing media landscape Need help? Log onto timespapers.com Deep inside a recent Wall Street Journal was a tiny article giving heart to all of us newspaper-lovers. It was a piece about the Journal’s parent company, Dow Jones, which had just decided to sink hundreds of millions of dollars in the Journal as part of an effort to “return to core competencies and strengths following the sale of its ... electronic business-information unit.” This financial thrust mirrors similar moves by the Washington Post and New York Times to commit to their basic newspaper franchises. In upcoming months, you’ll see the Post unfolding a fullcolor newspaper with the most advanced presses in the world today. Newspaper circulation is slightly up, advertising is way up, and newspaper properties are selling at record highs. This spate of good news follows decades of self-doubt in our industry about the longterm viability of the newspaper as an information medium. Publishers have lost sleep over the string of technologies casting doubt on the old-fashioned newspaper. I was in school when Ted Turner declared his cable business was to replace newspapers within 10 years. Then the personalized facsimile newspaper was to replace the traditional newspaper with information tailored to your needs and delivered to your desk. What could be better? Now the Internet offers everything under the sun, from your local paper at timespaper8.com to a site called “Monica Lewinsky versus Mr. T.” In the beginning, Internet pioneers made aggressive for The Paper Peter Arundel ays into the news business while making Turneresque declarations about the end of newspapers. But, true to history, the technology appears to be carving out new consumer demand instead of replacing old media. Locally, America Online is in the process of building news pages that compete with newspapers as a source for local information. The project is called Digital Cities. The news operation is run by my friend, Tom Grubisich, who was once an editor here at Times Community Newspapers. A career journalist, Tom is leading the initiative to build a 50city network of news and resource pages by forming alliances with local media companies. AOL takes local newspaper content and makes it available to the wider AOL audience. “We can’t drill down to Reston, Vienna and Leesburg until the larger city network is created,” he says. “That’s where the partnership with you guys comes in.” “Partnership” is the key word. Apparently, Steve Case sees a place for the newspaper in his digital empire. But Grubisich doesn’t see AOL moving so quickly into our traditional news arena. For instance, AOL has created “graffiti boards” where messages follow one another in a seamless commentary by users themselves. “The increasing percentage of our content is created by our members and Web users,” according to Grubisich. “Everyone can be a publisher now, Peter, doesn’t that make you a little uneasy?” My own brother, Tom Arundel, competes with me as well. He’s associate producer for arts and entertainment at Washington Sidewalk, which is Microsoft’s guide for leisure in the D.C. area. Sidewalk covers events in, say, Springfield and Warrenton, just like our Weekender section does. Their advantage is that information sent to you may be customized to your interests and tastes. If you like bluegrass music, you will receive weekly updates on bluegrass bands playing in the area. The customized facsimile newspaper may have failed, but the digital adaptation likely will not. The Internet is carving a niche as a reference tool. Our own Internet manager, Tony Tedeschi, says that people log on to “timespapers.com” in search of specific information about Northern Virginia, whereas the actual newspaper has it all. Tom Arundel concedes that it still takes a while to access digital information, whereas newspapers open in just a second or two. Additionally, most users today are in the office, not at home. We’ll see about that one. It’s anyone’s guess how the recent AT&T/TCI merger will change the home media landscape. Peter Arundel is president of Times Community Newspapers, publisher of 16 weekly newspapers serving Northern Virginia. His e-mail address is parundel@timespapers.com ing to the skaters and communicating the needs of the church. The people at Eileen Day’s, the Clopton House and The Inn have also been kind in their tolerance of the noise, movement and chaos that attends skating. I also appreciate that the Recreation Authority has acted to help out the situation. Hopefully, soon, cars and kids will not be competing for the same space. The new multi-purpose surface can be used by preschoolers learning to ride bikes as well as BMXer’s, inline skaters and skate boarders. And I’m proud of Rappahannock’s young people who attended the Recreation Board meetings with ah idea and are learning what’s involved with making it real. The young people have already raised $300 through the Creative Community Youth Council. Laurie Marshall Washington, Va. Thanks for help It is my pleasure to extend thanks to each person who contributed food or funds to insure the success of the box suppers and desserts for the food stand at the Amissville VFD’s annual carnival. I also wish to voice appreciation to all of the good people who purchased prize tickets from me. Your assistance is sincerely appreciated. Thank you! Sarah Latham Amissville Protect our view shed As a part of the visioning process for Rappahannock County, I’d like to address the future of our multi-level relationship with the Blue Ridge Mountains. The current Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County acknowledges and honors that relationship with five of 10 plan goals speaking specifically to the need to preserve and protect the beautiful, natural and unspoiled Rappahannock view shed, especially with regard to the ecologically and aesthetically sensitive ridgetops. Our mountains have long been viewed as one of the county’s most valuable resources, both on the economic and spiritual levels. Some of us may seek to profit from their “development,” while many of us are content to simply appreciate their wild beauty, grace and energy. Currently, there seems to me to be an increasing interest and awareness in what Aldo Leopold called “The Land Ethic” — an acknowledgement that our destiny is interwoven with that of the land, as goes its health, so goes ours, both as individuals and collectively as a society. Thus, any use of the land must be done in a way that acknowledges that intimate relationship — we may use the land, but not abuse it. To this end, I would suggest that Rappahannock County develop some guidelines and proposals to protect our view shed. A county plan to address this issue would provide significant environmental protection by reducing soil erosion and runoff, thus preserving our excellent water quality and by conserving critical habitat for many plant and animal species. Economic interests in our self described “rural and scenic” county would also be served, since agriculture and tourism both depend upon the conservation of our mountain regions. Such a plan — one which would address these sensitive issues in a balanced way — could truly protect the long term interests of all Rappahannock County residents. Mary Bittinger Sperryville Thanks for a great year Our names are Lily Menze and Anne Sofie Kristensen. We are two of the five foreign exchange students through Youth for Understanding International Exchange who attended Rappahannock County High School this year. To be foreign exchange students has been a great experience for us and we would like to thank everybody who made this wonderful year possible for us. First of all we would like to give a big thanks to our two host families, for Lily the McNears and for Anne Sofie the Maeyers. They welcomed and accepted us as a part of their families and supported us throughout our year here and we really appreciate that. Second we would like to also thank the — faculty of Rappahannock County High School and especially Mr. Jack Raines, our principal, who made it possible for us to attend RCHS and meet and greet people. We also want to mention our exchange organization, Y.F.U., and our volunteer area representative, Jeanie McNear, who supported us this year. We have had a great year and we both know that it will be hard to leave in July. We hope more families in Rappahannock County will take advantage of the opportunity of hosting a foreign student through Y.F.U. Thank you to everyone for helping make 1998 such a great year for us. Lily Menze Anne Sofie Kristensen Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, July 4, 1968 New officers have been elected for the Rappahannock Lions Club and an installation service was held last Wednesday night during the regular dinner meeting. Officers are: Ed Clark, vice president; Lester Deal, secretary; Paul Nichols, president; James Coates, treasurer; and L.B. Stewart Lion Tamer and Tail Twister. 25 Years Ago Thursday, July 5, 1973 Navy Seaman Thomas G. Parry III, whose wife Jeanette M. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Holschuh of Castleton, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Center at San Diego, Calif. He is scheduled to report to data processing technician “A” school. 10 Years Ago Thursday, June 30, 1988 For 1988-89, the real estate tax rate in Rappahannock County will be 52 cents per $100 of assessed value. Jeff Porter a junior at Francis Marion College in Florence, S.C., has been named to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes All-American baseball squad. <

Brooks to make visit to Rappahannock Cornell Brooks, Democratic candidate for Congress, will visit Rappahannock County on Thursday, July 9. Brooks, who is challenging 18-year incumbent Frank Wolf (R), is planning a full itinerary of stops throughout Rappahannock on what will be his fifth visit here since announcing his candidacy. At 11:30 a.m. Brooks will spend about a half-hour at Hackley’s Store in Amissville, meeting locals at the historic grocery store. At about 12:15 p.m., the candidate will enjoy lunch with Rappahannock supporters at the Country Cafe in Washington, Va. After touring some of the work places in the county, at 3:30 p.m., he’ll pay a visit to the Child Care and Learning Center. Brooks, himself a graduate of the Head Start Program, who Cornell Brooks credits scholarships and student loans for his education, is especially looking forward to this visit, as he believes the programs at CCLC are critical to the future of Rappahannock’s Fourth From Page A1 captured attention last year with his cartoon caricatures done on the spot, will be back again as will many other are vendors. The children’s bicycle parade will be held at 4:30 p.m., line up behind the courthouse at 4:15 p.m. and that will be followed by the evening’s entertainment starting with The Blues Fuze at 4:30 p.m. As the program moves to William Carrigan’s hill at his home, Avon Hall the audience can sit on blankets or chairs and picnic while listening to various musicians perform before the fireworks display at dark. (At 6 p.m. there will be foot races for children.) The Blues Fuze entertains again at 7 p.m. (followed by Hutton at 8 p.m) and at 8:25 p.m., the Alexandria Fyfes, Drums & Trumpets begins its parade through town and its performance on the hill. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. with the Star Spangled Banner. Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community, Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT UANkKl PT? REPOSSESSION? It \l) C RI DI I'? SH IKY CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO MONEY M DOWN * ( 'red it \ |)|)i o\ al ( enter iS oiul ( h.lllC. \lllu I tIKtIK >. I \|VlKi V’w/l st.*d (.’ill's lllk'ks \,ll)s 1 -800-63 5-07 30 ( all lbda\ \ 11 \|)|)lieatinns \ecepted r together with the Town of Washington, hosts the day of entertainment. 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The day’s tour will end with a gathering at the Bethel Baptist Church, about a quarter of a mile past Hackley’s Store, on Route 642 (Viewtown Road), beginning at 7 p.m. The church, pastored by Rev. Forrest Freeman, is going to celebrate Brooks’ visit with gospel singing and light homemade refreshments. The public is invited to attend, to enjoy the singing, hear a short talk by Brooks, and have the opportunity to meet him and talk with him about his programs for the 10th Congressional District. Prior to winning his candidacy, Brooks was executive director of the Fair Housing Council of Northern Virginia; he most recently worked as a U.S. Department of Justice trial attorney; he is a fourth-generation ordained minister associated with the Turner AME Church. Brooks welcomes the opportunity to meet Rappahannock County citizens at any of his stops during the day and to enjoy their company at the festivities at the Bethel Church that evening. For information about the gathering at the Bethel Baptist Church, call Lillian Aylor at 987-8064, or Rev. Freeman at 987-8673. For information about the day’s activities, call Franklin Schmidt, chairman, Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, at 987-8410. jj SOUTHERN STATES Notice of Local Annual Meeting The Local Annual Meeting of the Members of Southern States Cooperative, Inc., served by: Front Royal Cooperative will be held Friday, July 17, 1998 at Bowling Green Country Club, 838 Bowling Green Road, Front Royal, Virginia Business Meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. The agenda includes annual elections and reports from management. By Order of the Board of Directors Ricky L. Mathews, Chairman Monarchs down Luray The Rappahannock Monarch’s defeated Luray 15 to 11 in game one last week. In that game Luray scored four runs in the top of the first inning, and Rappahannock six in the bottom of the first to set the pace for a seesaw type of game. But in the end Rappahannock had pounded out 15 runs with Jon Digges leading the way with a single and two home runs. Jason Brown got a double and two,' singles. | Rappahannock also won' the second game 21 to 8. Jeff* Porter picked up the win oni the mound going six innings! before Griffen Ward took over! to close the door.; Rappahannocks offense was also led by Porter collecting two doubles and a home runJ George Whitmore added three! singles. Athletic physicals in August Attention all Rappahannock County High School athletes — athletic physicals will be on Aug. 5, at the Rappahanock Medical Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10. The Virginia High School League physical forms are available at the Rappahan-1 nock County High School main office. Please have your V.H.S'.E! physical form completed with parent signature. Anyone with questions should call Mike Tupper or Kelly Settle at 987-8575. PermaTreat PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! 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Local historian/collector desires to preserve our local heritage by purchasing museum quality Civil War related guns, swords, uniforms, flags, diaries, letters, accoutrements, photographs, artwork, and personal effects relating to our heros from Fauquier County and surrounding areas. Please send descriptions and/or pictures to: Preserving Fauquier's Past C/O Fauquier Times Democrat, Box 1865 P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20186 Fostercare From Page Al have an excellent relationship with the schools, families, sheriff’s office, etc.” Settle also stated that “my involvement with children from that household has been very positive. We have some great foster parents in this community who have facilitated these kids becoming good citizens and productive members. The child might not be used to structure, discipline, and the rules of the home. (My staff) looks to social services for professional guidance. Putting a hand on a child, like restraining them, doesn’t cross the line of child abuse.” Foster Families There are approximately 15 children under RCDSS custody. Most are placed in the county so that they can maintain their ties with the community, their school, and their families. Some children may have physical, mental or emotional handicaps that preclude their placement in a regular foster home. These are placed in specialized homes outside the county where, said Leathers, the foster parents have received “intense levels of training” and certification. Other counties, like Fairfax, also try to place children in homes best suited to their children’s individual needs, regardless of geographic location. Foster placement agencies or county departments are not required to coordinate their placement activities with RCDSS. School board records indicate that for the school year ending June *98, seven children from outside jurisdic tions attended county schools. Five were from Fairfax and one each from Prince William and Frederick Counties. No data is currently available concerning below-school-age children. The school system files an annual report with the state in order to obtain state funding. Considered county residents, children from outside jurisdictions are educated at county expense. The county received approximately $51,000 in reimbursements last year. Fairfax County Pat Clark, public information specialist, and Kathy Froyd, a supervisor in the Fairfax County Department of Health and Human Services, Children, Youth and Family Services Division, commented on the placement system that permits children to live in one county but be administratively managed by another. Froyd also cited confidentiality laws concerning the June 12 incident. The Fairfax staff directly supervises “regular” foster homes, explained Froyd, but children with special needs, such as those with severe emotional or behavioral problems, or medical issues, are placed in “therapeutic” foster homes. Foster parents in homes certified as “community teaching” homes undergo rigorous training to ensure that they are capable of meeting the children’s specialized needs. The foster home involved in the June 12 intident is a community teaching home. The parents have been in the program for more than 15 years. For the high needs children, Fairfax contracts with private, nonprofit agencies to manage and monitor foster care place ments. Contract requirements are specific, defining credentials of the staff, training levels, licensing, and the requirements for an array of services including counseling and emotional therapy. The contract also states how often counselors must meet with the children, which, said Froyd, is typically once a week. “Our goal,” said Froyd, “is to support the family and ensure progress. We closely monitor the placements.” New Federal Law A federal law that went into effect last July spells out mandatory court oversight. It requires a court hearing two months after a child comes into the foster care system and a second review no more than six months later. By the end of 14 months, the agency must provide a detailed service plan to the judge. Froyd’s staff deals directly with the judge. In addition, the child may have a mental health case worker and/or be assigned a “guardian ad litem,” a lawyer who represents the child’s interests. The court may also appoint a “special advocate” to the child’s case. Special advocates are volunteers who are the “eyes and ears of the court” and let the court know what is going On. By law, the special advocates have access to all records. Inter-county communication and coordination between jurisdictions is not part of the system design. Both Rappahannock and Fairfax County representatives stated that they would request, and receive, assistance if needed to support a child or family under their care. JULY 4™ SALE! FRI., JULY 3rd SAT., JULY 4™ SUN., JULY 5th 1) $1,000 Guaranteed trade under Plan #1. 2) No payments until Aug. 1998. ? 3) No turn downs under Plan 1 with Items listed below and phone in home. 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In its application, the tariff revisions proposed are designed to develop additional annual jurisdictional operating revenues over the Company’s latest Commission - approved rates in Case No. PUE950033 of $13,801,444, an increase of 7.4%, and over currently effective interim rates of $5,262,273, representing an increase of 2.7%. While the total revenue requirement that may be approved is limited to the amount of additional revenue produced by the Company’s proposed rates, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that individual rates and charges approved by the Commission may be either higher than or lower than those proposed by the Company. The Commission has suspended the Company’s proposed rates, and has scheduled a public hearing on January 12, 1999, before a Hearing Examiner in the Commission’s second floor courtroom, located in the Tyler Building. 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, to hear evidence relevant to the Company’s application. A copy of Columbia’s application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at all Columbia offices where customer bills may be paid, and from 8:15 a m. to 5.00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the State Corporation Commission. Document Control Center, First Floor, Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Any person desiring to comment in writing on Columbia's application may do so by directing such comments on or before November 23, 1998, to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218. Those written comments must refer to Case No. PUE980287. Any person desiring to make a statement at the public hearing concerning Columbia’s application need only appear in the Commission's second floor courtroom at 9:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing and identify himself or herself as a public witness to the Commission’s Bailiff. On or before July 29. 1998, persons desiring to participate as Protestants, as defined in Rule 4:6 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure ("Rule" or “Rules"), and to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses shall file an original and fifteen (15) copies of a Notice of Protest, as provided in Rule 5:16 (a) with the Clerk of the Commission at the Address set forth below and shall serve a copy of the same upon Columbia and all other parties of record. Service upon the Company shall be directed to its counsel, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, Esquire, Mays & Valentine, L.L.P., P.O. Box 1122, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Any person who expects to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses, or otherwise participate in the proceeding as a Protestant pursuant to Rule 4:6, shall file on or before November 23. 1998, an original and fifteen (15) copies of a Protest conforming to Rule 5:16 (b) with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218, referring to Case No. PUE980287. and shall simultaneously send a copy thereof to Columbia's counsel at the address set out herein, and to any other Protestant. The Protestant shall set forth (i) a precise statement of interest of the Protestant in the proceeding; (ii) a full and clear statement of the facts which the Protestant is prepared to prove by competent evidence; (iii) a statement of specific relief sought and the legal basis therefor. Any corporate entity or other entity described in Rule 4:8 that wishes to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses or otherwise participate as a Protestant must be represented by legal counsel in accordance with the requirements of Rule 4:8 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. On or before November 23, 1998, each Protestant shall file with the Clerk of the Commission an original and fifteen (15) copies of the prepared testimony and exhibits the Protestant intends to present at the January 12,1999 public hearing and shall simultaneously mail a copy of same to Columbia’s counsel at the address set out herein and to other Protestants. Protestants should review the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing for instructions regarding discovery and interrogatories. All written communications to the Commission concerning the Company's application should be directed to William J. Bridge, Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center. P.O. Box 2118, Richmond. Virginia 23218, and should refer to Case No. PUE980287. Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the hearing may contact the Commission at 1-800-552-7945 (voice) or 1-804-371-9026 (TDD). Individuals requesting accommodations should contact the Commission at either of these numbers at least seven (7) days before the scheduled hearing dare. COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, INC.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4 • Real Estate/B6 July 1, 1998 AmissviUe parade, carnival a hit Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company completed a very satisfactory fournight carnival oh Saturday, with the weather cooperating in a splendid fashion. Parade trophies were awarded Thursday as follows: Best appearing custom pumper, Culpeper VFD-first, Washington VFD-second; Best appearing commercial pumper, Castleton VFD-first, Madison VFD-second; Best appearing tanker, Luray VFD; Best appearing speciality unit, Manassas VFD; Best appearing brush truck, Linden VF&R; Best appearing fire company, Orlean VF&R; Best appearing antique fire vehicle, Culpeper VFD; Apparatus coming longest distance, Toms Brook VFD; Best appearing ALS Ambulance, Washington VFDfirst, Sperryville VRS-second; Best appearing BLS ambulance, Washington VFD-first, Sperryville VRS-second; Best appearing honorary Fire Chief, Serena Morgan/Linden VFD; Best appearing Little Miss, Emily Carter/ Little Miss Swingtime: Kids enjoyed riding on the Paratrooper at the Amissville carnival. Rappahannock; Best appearing beauty queen, Jamie Magee/Jr. Miss Rappahannock; Judges award, Rappahannock County DARE Program float; Best civic entry, Rappahannock girls softball Culpeper League; Best Comic Entry, Brooks Excavating; Best appearing commercial entry, Hobik Trucking; Best appearing antique vehicle, Delmas Zickefoose 1955 Ford; Best appearing senior majorettes, first-Fauquier Steppettes, second-Country Cuties; Best appearing junior majorettes, first-Karousel Majorettes, second-Stardust Marching Corp; Best appearing tiny tot majorettes, first-Gainesville District, second-Karousel Majorettes; Best appearing drum corps, Gainesville District. The grand prize Saturday evening of $1,000 went to John Diley, while Connie Johnson was given the $500 second place prize. Eleanor Pullen and Sherri Cooper each won $50. Karen Moore and John Woodward each got $25. Amy Flock was named 1998 Honorary Fire Chief while Nikki Smith was crowned 1998 Little Miss Amissville. The Amissville VFD&R extends its thanks and appreciation to all who participated, attended, donated or in any manner helped with the success of the event. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Ebom FUN FOR ALL: Above, the Berry-go-round was a favorite with children at the Amissville carniwal last week. Below, Wee Miss Rappahannock 1998; Emily Carter waves to the crowd at the parade. Robinson receives Liz Tole award During the 7th grade graduation ceremonies at Rappahannock County Elementary School the “Liz” Tole Memorial Award was presented to Jonathan Robinson. This award recognizes a 7th grade student who is considered by teachers and peers to demonstrate a significant level of compassion, courage, kindness and patience toward others. The award is made in memory of Elizabeth Tole, who was an active volunteer at RCES for 13 years until her death in March 1997. She worked in the library, the office, and as one-on-one reading coach with younger children with special needs. Robinson is a native of Rappahannock County and had been home schooled through the 6th grade. This is his first year at RCES. He is a straight “A” student who participates in computers, sports, guitar, piano and horseback riding. Tole was noted for her many acts of kindness to teachers and staff at RCES. These acts took many forms from gifts of crafts to cards remembering special occasions or just for fun. She also made scores of knitted caps over a number of years for babies in the premature nursery at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. A legendary baker, her “Tole House” cookies, cakes, and other delicious treats were enjoyed by numerous students and staff members in need of a special “lift.” She was also a lover of wildlife, especially birds, which flocked to her patio door in great numbers. In remembrance of her latter interests, Robinson was also presented Jonathan Robinson with a bird feeder and a dozen of her prized ginger snap cookies, in addition to his name being placed on a plaque which is displayed in the RCES lobby. The award was presented by RCES teacher Jenny Stanley and John Tole, Tole’s son, who is chairman of the school board. In a moving tribute, Robinson’s classmates stood to applaud him when it was announced that he had been chosen as the award recipient. Achievement awards were also presented to students at RCES for the end of the school year. The following received an award for an all “A” average for the year: 7th Grade: Jonathan Robinson, Kerry Grigsby, Ralph Pace, Kori Alexander, Allyson Dodson, Rachel Sharp, Joshua Anderson, Michael Fairbrother, Dawn Andreoni, Alyssa Berry, Elaine Smith, Tony Starks and Krystal Heflin. 6th Grade: Christpher Ehrhart, Robin Oyster, Ashleigh Burke, Bruce Flincham, Yasmeen Fletcher, David Letsen, Jonathan Bankston, Patrick Lawrey, Henry Robertson, Kyle Robinson, Nathan Welch, Erica Hilscher, Lara Kreyling and Christina Norwood. 5th Grade: Brittany Batcheler, Kayla Hill, Magan Payne, Sandy Swaine, Robert Mills, Steven Rodden, Malcolm Sonnett, Dustin Torrance* Kelsey Hutcheson, James Jackson, Morgan Blubaugh, Jacob Stilley, Mattie Nawrocki, Amanda Smith, Carrie Yingling, Jenny Ferdetta, David Miller, Brandy Faulkner, Sarah Mills, Kendra Hitt and Hans Shankle. 4th Grade: Windham Lucking, Nathan Young, Allison Antony, Anna Kreyling, Ashleigh Lamma, Caitlin McCarthy, Amanda Miller, Frances Monroe, Caity Waites, Robin Baumgardner, Tommy Gillis, Jason Jenkins, Eric Keller, Kate Kruczynski, Kevin Martin, Andrew Treanor, Tabatha Wilson, Devin Day, Bethany Dodson, Alexander Sharp, Matthew Lawrey, Courtney Hutcheson, Justin Robinson, Chelsea Williams and Larry Oliver. The following students received an award for maintaining an overall “A/B” average for the school year: 7th Grade: Eric Norman, Krystal Ankers, Jessica Ashby, Katie Welch, Karie VonFange, Morgan Roach, Eva Mills, Doug White, Joe Peregory, Nicole Law, Emily Cliffod, Mindy Cairns, Rachael Berta, Andrew Burke, Robyn Pivamik, Zach Bridgeman, Shawn Brown, Jason Simeon, Brian Williams, Kathryn Batis, Laura Kestner, Jamie Smoot and Heather Wooten. 6th Grade: Daniel Pierson, Lindsay Neill-Dore, John Letsen, Camille Freeborn, Ciera Buzzell, Ashley Williams, Joe Langelle, Leslie Taubenberger, Christopher Starks, Krystal Smoot, Molly Burke, Christopher Frazier, Stuart Hensley, Josh Werner, Katie Giles, Bobbi Jo Brown, Melanie Torrance, Glen Swain, Brian Taylor, Lauren Herbert, Jamie Deal, Matt Williams, Ryisha Cook and Latoya Porter. 5th Grade: Marc Deal, Tom Jenkins, Ralph Hahn, Jeremy Pounds, Raymond Furr, Logan Mays, Carla Keyser, Magan Kelly, Rachel Gall, Kaitlin Moore, Lauren Kruczynski, Kim Hogan, Robin Barron, Tymeyer Freeman, Luke Maynard, Ashley Mills, Lauren Powell, Jane Slater, Humberto Pereyra, Angela Bywaters, Lauren Kaye, Leslie Williams, Jennifer Peregory Nicole Hess, Jasmine Wooten, Mike Theil, Eston Davis, Eddie Barron and Ben Han. 4th Grade: Blair Atkins, Jacob Dodson, Justin Gheen, Steven Jenkins, J.J. Smoot, Brandan Smoot, Tristan Sonnett, Patrick Treanor, Carrie Barron, Emily Hilscher, Ashleigh Hawkins, Brittney Lee, Katie Nelson, Tim Williams, Tommy Pendleton, Lucy Folge, Michael Beaty, Luke Bedortha, Chad Carroll, Vanessa Hockenberry, Chasidy McGlothlin. Also receiving awards were those students participating in band and chorus, physical education, guitar levels I and II, and those with perfect attendance. IRCES SPRING PROGRAM: How the West Was Really Won, was put on by the RCES sixth grade teachers Eva Short, " directed the middle school chorus, Cecil Scott directed the middle school band and Harrietts Rosenblatt instructed the set painting for the production held in late May. Starfish mentoring program taking off By Bob Scott Rappahannock News Contributing Writer IS new V There now a opportunity to serve the community. Everyone should know about it. A well designed approach to a mentoring gram for our young people is under development. It . wen )ach to a pro- A ur A UdS <111 intriguing name — Starfish. The name was borrowed from a brief but inspiring parable that helps to clarify the program mission. Have you ever had a mentor in your life? Are you sure? Perhaps you’ve, just forgotten. It could have been a very special teacher, or a friendly uncle, or an educated aunt, an elder cousin or a wise and caring parent. It could have been a coach, a scout leader, or someone in your church. Whoever it was, your life was made much better by the relationship. You learned something you needed to know. You were helped to become someone you wanted to be. You began to understand a problem that had always puzzled you, or you learned skills that you needed. There could have been several mentors in you life. Are you grateful enough to give similar assistance to someone who needs a helping hand today? There are young people in our community who have a need for mature friends willing to serve as mentors. Would you give some serious thought to what you have learned in life that could be useful if shared with a young mentee? Judy Tole and Lois Manookian have organized a Starfish program committee, and are developing a pilot program to provide orientation and initial training to a group of volunteers willing to become the charter group of 20 mentors. This charter group will be ready to begin mentoring by Oct. 15. Applications need to be received by July 15. You may wonder if you are qualified. Actually, most people are qualified to mentor effectively, because a mentor is “a wise and trusted friend, a guide, a good listener, a reliable and responsive adult.” A mentor is not . expected to be “a savior, a foster parent, a therapist, a cool peer, or a parole officer.” Starfish has prepared some excellent informational materials, including a brochure that will be available at the Headwaters display table on July 4. If Starfish sounds intriguing, call any of the committee members for further information: Manookian, 675-3949; Tble, 937-5850; Linda Dietel, 675-3826; Margaret and Sid Gottlieb, 675-1760; Ellen Neill-Dore, 675-1461; Mary O’Meara, 987-8271; or Bob and Virginia Scott, 937-2147. But why is the program called Starfish? A very wise man, Dr. Loren Eisley, a naturalist and humanist, who was a professor of anthropology and the history of science at the University of Pennsylvania, wrote this modern parable, which seemed to be appropriate for our mentoring program. Starfish By Loren Eisley A young man was picking up objects off the beach and tossing them out into the sea. A second man approached him and saw that the objects were starfish. “Why in the world are you throwing starfish into the water?” “If the starfish are still on the beach when the tide goes out and the sun rises high in the sky, they will die,” replied the young man. “That is ridiculous. There are thousands of miles of beach and millions of starfish. You can’t really believe that what you’re doing could possibly make a difference!” The young man picked up another starfish, paused thoughtfully, and remarked as he tossed it out into the waves. “It makes a difference to this one!"

'A Church A Activities Homecoming at New Hope The New Hope Baptist Bible Church in Sperryville will be having their homecoming on July 4 and 5 beginning at - 10 a.m. both days. Saturday is family and fun day with games and a cookout. The Wilsons from Stephens City will be singing both days. There will be Bible preaching and singing on Sunday beginning at 10 a.m. followed by dinner on the grounds. More singing and preaching in the afternoon. The church is located on the comer of Sons Road and Water Street in Sperryville. All are invited. 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. Revival at Gid Brown Baptist Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Church July 6-12. Bobby Robinson from Walkertown, N.C. will be preaching July 6-8 at 7:30 each evening. Jerry Whiteheart from Kemersville, N.C. will be preaching Thursday through Sunday. On Sunday, July 12 Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. There will be special music for each service and a nursery will be provided. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to the public to attend. Fellowship Assembly of God - Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Praye^ and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Anniversary celebration set The Mass Choir of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate their anniversary on July 5 at 3 p.m. Rev. Harrison Williams and the United Community Choir from Northern Va. will be in full concert. Dinner will be served. All are welcome. Rev. James A. Price is pastor of Macedonia. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Bible School at Mt. Lebanon Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church invites all children/babies through sixth grade to attend Vacation Bible School July 6-10 from 9 until 11:30 a.m. The Bible School will have a “space” theme this year. The program will “Blast Off” at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 6. There will be Bible stories, music, crafts and fun. Mt. Lebanon is located on Route 522 North at Route 626, Scrabble. 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 Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, July 5 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service Morning Prayer 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday lO:30 a.m. Matthew Geer and Melissa Alther Alther — Geer plans July 11th wedding Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Alther Jr. of Sperryville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Melissa Karen Alther to Matthew Cameron Geer, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fox of Culpeper. Miss Alther is a 1992 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is employed by RUS in Culpeper. Mr. Geer is a 1993 graduate of Culpeper County High School and is employed by Schewel Furniture Company in Culpeper. A July 11, 1998 wedding is being planned. The wedding will be held at Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church in Sperryville a 2 p.m. Woodville highlights Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners entertained on Saturday night at a cookout. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dellinger of Scrabble, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibbs of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bennett of Warrenton, Mr and Mrs Elmer Atkins and Jennifer Williams and son of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Keys, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bondelid, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Bethany. Kurt and Joanna Anderson of Glen Mills, Pa. arrived on Saturday to spend the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Anderson. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited her mother Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week and Curtis Crawford was a guest on Sunday. Jack O’Bannon of Crofton, Md. was a Friday luncheon guest of his grandmother Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and grandchildren Ashley and Logan spent the weekend in Fredericksburg and attended a surprise birthday party for By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Willis Boutchyard. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson left on Saturday with Bike Virginia among 1700 other cyclists traveling from Warrenton to Winchester. On Sunday they traveled to Shepardstown, W.Va., spending Monday in Shepardstown and traveled the C&O Canal. On Tuesday the group traveled on to Leesburg ending the trip on Wednesday back in Warrenton. Mr. Johnson traveled 256 miles on his bike. Mrs. Johnson helped with bikes needing repair or cyclist overcome by heat. Raymond K. Johnson is spending sometime in Florida helping to fight fires. Washington town residents prepare for Fourth of July Birthday wishes are extended to Joshua Smoot, who will turn 13 on Saturday, July 4. Joshua is the son of Bobby and Connie Smoot and the brother of Amanda Smoot. We extend best wishes to Joshua and much happiness for the coming year. Miss Donna Sue (Susie) Smoot is recovering at home after having surgery at Fauquier Hospital last week. We wish her well. Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew vacationed in Hershey and Lancaster, Pa. from Monday until Thursday, June 22-25. On Monday they spent the day in Hershey Park and had a great time. On Wednesday they visited the Amish villages and toured Lancaster. Doug and Beverly Exline celebrated their third anniversary on Wednesday, June 24. The community extends best wishes to the Exline couple and hopes they have many more. On Saturday evening Mrs. Beverly Exline, Mrs. Anna Clatterbuck and Mrs. Alice Racer shopped in Culpeper and had dinner at Country Cookin. Lee Edward Keyser, wife Connie and their two children Jessie and Carla, Mrs. Addie Keyser, grandmother of Lee Keyser, and a friend Kathy spent Father’s Day on Sunday with Donald, Pam and Michelle Keyser in Alexandria. Donald is the father of Lee Keyser and son of Addie Keyser. Other Sunday guests for Father’s Day were Leroy Keyser, son of Donald, wife Amy and their son Austin from Springfield. A great time was had visiting and lots of good food including a special Father’s Day cake and ice cream was enjoyed by all. The community was sorry to hear of the tragic death of Mrs. Ethel Foster on Friday. Our condolences to her husband Frank and family at Scrabble. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter Michelle of Alexandria visited his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser and they had dinner at Dan’s Steak House near Luray. Our condolences to the Minnie Sealock Fox Kreisher family of Front Royal. She was a former resident of Rappahannock having graduated from Washington High School in town. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark had lunch in Luray on Thursday. Happy birthday to Ms. By RUTH CLARK <75-3608 Lisa Settle of Culpeper on Monday, July 6. Guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons were his twin nieces Chris and Beth Simmons of Manassas. Mrs. Helen Ash Falls, wife of Bernard Falls of Warrenton passed away on Friday at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. The Falls have relatives in Woodville and our sympathy goes out to the family- ilySunday Ms. Bonnie Cave and son Daniel of Flint Hill, Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughter Amanda and Bobbie Jolene, Lucy Burnham and Mrs. Ruth Clark had dinner at Chasen’s Restaurant in Winchester. Mrs. Alice Butler spent Several days recently at Massanutten Mountain Lodge visiting with Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz. Miss Alicia Butler of Vienna was a Thursday overnight guest of her mother Mrs. Alice Butler. Phil Butler of Falls Church spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Alice Butler. Eric and Jason Sengstack of Centreville spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz while their parents while their parents Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack were in Williamsburg for their 25th wedding anniversary. Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and their grandsons attended the performance of The Wizard of Oz at the Shenandoah Theater in Winchester and had dinner at Bob Evans Restaurant. Best wishes to Tommy and Betty Walter who celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 30. Monday Ms. Bonnie Cave and Daniel of Flint Hill and Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jolene accompanied Lucy Burnham to Marymount College in Arlington to attend the World Affairs Conference until Thursday. Have a happy and safe 4th of July. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. 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Boston families enjoy musical party A large crowd from surrounding areas attended the Singing and Pickin party at the Salem Fire Hall on Friday evening. Quite a number of musicians and singers were present and used their talents as they picked and sang old country songs and gospel hymns to a well filled house. An act that brought out much laughter occurred when “Pardin Dolly” as “she-he” appeared on the scene. Yes, as none other than 83 year old, Mr. Triplett, imitated “Dolly Parton”, with his singing, we knew he was good at that as well as banjo playing. A great time of food, fun and fellowship was enjbyed by all present as they look forward to the next party on July 31. Thanks to the fire company for the use of their facilities and to Debbie Zinn for her labor of love to promote these enjoyable evenings. In our birthday list to extend best wishes Amy Sawyer belated for yesterday, my niece Brenda G. Frazier and little Jacob Heflin, for today July 1. Sarah Lynn Hetzer of Our Farm adds another year on Thursday and Kelly Bragg on Friday. May By RIJTH CLARK 675-3608 God bless each of you as you grow older. Our prayers of sympathy are with the family of Mrs. Ethel Mae Foster of Scrabble Road who met a tragic death in an automobile accident. Jennifer Peregory spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family and also visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg who will celebrate their day tomorrow and to Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby whose day comes Tuesday and may you all have many more. We now have the list, we hope of all the students from our area, attending Rappahannock High School who made the Honor Roll for the past year and we offer our congratulations to Melissa Zirn, Amanda Sims, Elaina and Lauren Thornhill, Crystal Mills, Allison Baker, David Anderson and Braden and Matthew Wolfe. Melissa, a senior was the only graduate so we want to encourage these students to keep up the good work in the future. Slate Mills Baptist pastor, Rev. Eaton and his congregation enjoyed a special service on Sunday, when Beth Carr Layman, Mr. Bob Slaven, filled the pulpit, speaking of his experiences in Partnership Missions in Panama. Mrs. Donna Grant and daughter Kellie Jo attended the Myers-Atkins wedding at Hopewell Methodist Church in Lignum on Saturday afternoon and the reception following at Richardsville Fire Hall. Mrs. J.R. Peyton accompanied her uncle and family of Fredericksburg to Luray last Saturday afternoon to attend a reunion at her late mother’s childhood schoolhouse. James E. Noakes, elder son of the late Uncle Silas and aunt Julie Noakes, well respected citizens of our community, passed away last Wednesday, at the age of 81 and our sympathy to the family. A sister, Roberta, still lives in our area. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deane of Dunn, N.C. visited their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family last weekend. Navy Ensign Peter Heffem was commissioned to his present rank at the recent graduation exercises at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heffern of Reva way. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory of Castleton Ford spent the weekend in Harrisburg, Pa. and also visited Hershey Chocolate World and en route home motored through Gettysburg where they had a preview of the re-enactment that is taking place this week and weekend. Joseph Peregory spent the weekend with the Grigsby family. Please feel free to call with your news for this column. Amissville’s annual carnival successful Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company appreciates all the hard work and long hours logged in by their volunteers during last week’s carnival. Thank You, too, to everyone who came out to support this event. I hope to have a list of the raffle winners for next week’s column. Congratulations to Amy Flock for winning the title of Honorap' Fire Chief for the Amissville Volunteer and Rescue Company. Her total ticket sales were $2,663! First runner-up was Annie Kilby. Little Miss was won by Nikki Smith who had $1,164 in ticket sales! Ashley Jones was first runner-up and Sarah Elliott was second. All of the ladies were dressed so pretty. We thanked each of them and their families for their efforts. The crowning would not be complete without tiaras, flowers, and a float. Special thanks to Hinchey Jewelers, C. Baldwin attends special day Cecil Baldwin joined the Grandma Baldwin’s Day at Calvary Baptist Church in Culpeper on Sunday. Grandma Baldwin, Lily Baldwin, is Cecil’s sister-in-law. Following the morning worship services, the celebration continued at Country Cookin in Culpeper. The celebration was enjoyed by all. Grandma Baldwin received lots of presents. The reminiscing was great as everyone enjoyed being together. Congratulations to Jennifer Leake and Daniel Deal, who were wed on Saturday, June 27 at Culpeper Methodist Church. The reception was held at the Country Club in Culpeper. Mrs. Betty Klise of Flint Hill and three of her grandchildren accompanied by Tiffany and Barbara Wayland enjoyed Wild Side, a zoological park at Madison on Friday. Tiffany Wayland and Elizabeth Welch of Flint Hill were recent luncheon guests of Mrs. Klise. There will be many special sales going on this weekend at various shops in the Sperryville area and we encourage residents and their house guests to participate in the festive happenings. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Aroda, Mrs. Catherine Long of Wolftown and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins visited Cecil Buracker and Mrs. Nettie Lang in Luray on Sunday. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 5. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Sunday evening guests of Angie Jenkins and Andy Baldwin were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Mrs. Kim Gray and Jordan of Madison, Mrs. Catherine Long of Wolftown, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins. By GLENDA GUM Amissville Nursery, and Nelson and Jean Burner for their donations. Sandi Carter has been the contest coordinator for the last six years and deserves to be commended for all the hours she has invested in telephone calls, letters, planning, ordering, scheduling, and, lest we forget, float decorating. We thank you, Sandi, and J.B., Frances Carter, Denise Settle, Fay Smoot, and Paul and Connie Payne for the beautiful float. The Episcopal Church of the Word in Gainesville, is r bringing Vacation Bible School right into your neighborhood. The Jenkins family in Amissville will host “Passport to the Holy Land” Aug. 10-14 from 9 a.m. until noon. Their yard will be transformed each day into such places as Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and Bethany. You will meet exciting people who all have one thing in common - they know Jesus and want to help you follow him every day. If you are three years old or have just completed the fifth grade, please join us. For more information, please contact Darlene Jenkins at 347-4137. The Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County (LVFC) is in need of tutors to assist nonreading and English as second languages (ESL) adults with learning and/or improving their reading skills. LVFC is also seeking volunteers to assist with fund raising by working as conces sionaires during the summer/fall concert series at the Nissan Pavilion. Think of the performances you will be able to hear live: Hanson (7/2), Fogerty 7/10, Bolton/Wynonna (7/26), H.O.R.D.E. (8/9), Rod Stewart (8/26), and many more. Volunteers also work at the Patriot Center during the fall/winter season. Call LVFC at 349-8142 to provide your name and time or for more information. You may also contact Doris Eisel at 349-1657. We were blesses with the company of Ashton Kestner over the weekend while her parents attended an out-ofstate wedding. Ashton and Katy spent their days in the pool and their nights making plans for church camp. I pity the staff at camp! I need your news! Please drop it in the box at Hackley’s Store on Sunday by noon. MERCHANDISE MARKED Peebles Gnat Fashions. Groat Prices. Evary Day) ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON -SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS. MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Bicycle parade slated Area children are invited to participate in the annual bicycle parade at the Town of Washington’s celebration bn the 4th of July. A highlight every year, the parade is open to children from birth to 14 years of age. Prizes are awarded for the “most patriotically decorated.” Children in strollers and in wagons are invited. The lineup starts at 4:15 p.m. behind the jail; the parade starts at 4:30 p.m. For further information, contact Ellen Manson, parade organizer at 675-1349. Auxiliary to meet The Sperryville Auxiliary Group will meet on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. All members and interested individuals are invited to attend. Craft booth available Anyone interested in renting a craft booth space during the Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show July 25 and 26 should call Denise Webb at 923-5038. Parking volunteers needed A fun and profitable way to raise money for your organization is to come out on July 4 during the Tbwn of Washington’s 4th of July celebration and donate your time parking cars. This is an easy fund raiser for local, nonprofit organizations because proceeds from parking are divided among groups who have helped with the parking of cars. Volunteers are needed to work shifts during the day’s festivities and in the evening before and after the fireworks display. To sign up as a volunteer, contact organizer Ellen Manson, 675-1349. Art camp scheduled Children from age five to 12 are invited to attend Art Camp at the Rappahannock Recreation Center the end of July and the beginning of August. Jeanne Drevas will be teaching Clay and Sculpture from July 27-31. Laurie Marshall will be teaching Drawing and Painting Aug. 3-7. Camp runs from 9 a m. to 11:15 a.m. and costs $40. Class size is limited and registration ends June 30. To register ” for the Clay Camp call 987-3113 and/or the Painting Camp at 675-3267. Video tapes available Video tapes of the 1997 Rappahannock County High School original production of “Rumble in the Mountain” are available for $10. Call 675-3267 to order. Former employees plan reunion All former Aileen employees and their families are invited to a reunion on Saturday, July 18 at 12 noon at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and a drink. For additional information call Joyce at 987-8091. Hitt dinner scheduled The fourth annual Hitt Researchers Dinner is planned for Friday, July 17 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Prepaid reservations of $17 per person made payable to Mary Doyle Johnson must be mailed by July 11 to Mrs. H.W. McNamara, 1600 South Joyce Street, #833, Arlington, Va. 22202. Open house at Oasis Red, White and Blues open house will be held at the Oasis Winery on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. This 4th of July theme event will feature “The Blues Hawks” the hottest live Blues Band in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area. In addition complimentary hor d’oeuvres, wine tastings, winery tours and hay rides through the vineyards and to the Rappahannock River will be offered during the day. Free admission, event will be held rain or shine. For more information call 1-800-304-7656. Soccer Camp deadline extended Soccer Academy will offer their terrific one-week soccer camp at RCES July 13-17. Learn new skills and sharpen old ones. Mini-camp for ages six and seven from 9 a m. to 1 p.m., costs $110. All-day camp for ages seven to 16 from 9 a m. to 3:30 p.m., costs $135. Registration forms available at Mountainside Market in Sperryville dnd Hackleys Store in Amissville. Soccer Academy needs to have 20 players signed up by July 6. For information or forms call 937-5794. Farmer's Association plans dance The Rappahannock Farmer’s Association will sponsor a dance on July 25 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. All types of music will be provided by: Wrights Big Band. The event will be casual dress and $10 charge per person. Children are welcome, under 12 years of age admission is free. A free swing lesson is included and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will benefit local Rappahannock youth causes. For more information contact Lindsay or Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. Healing Arts activities The Rappahannock Healing Arts has the following activities scheduled: July 2: Yoga at 9:30 a.m.; Therapeutic Massage from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 3: Voice Analysis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Health Options Counseling from 1 to 5 p.m. and Nutritional Counseling from 4 to 8 p.m July 4: Therapeutic Massage with Karen Loving, walkins possible. July 6: Nutritional Counseling from 1 to 4 p.m. and Yoga at 5 p.m. July 7: Kids Hands-on Medicine 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Voice Analysis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. July 8: Herb Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Solution Focused Counseling from 5 to 9 p.m. For information on any of the above activities at Rappahannock Healing Arts call 987-7204. Adventure camp days set TASC for Tfeens 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. Swing dance lessons continue Swing dance lessons will continue 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.

INDEX Rentals 000. Rentals • Apartments 011. Rentals ■ Condo 022. Rentals - House 033 Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044 Rentals • Mobile Homes 055. Rentals • Room 066 Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077 Rentals - Townhouses 088 Rentals • Wanted Vacation Places 090 Vacation - Rent 095 VacationSale 099 Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100 For Sale By Owner 111 Sales - Condo 122 Sales • Houses 133 Sales - Lots & Acreage 144 Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing ' 155 Sales - Mobile Homes | 166 Sales - Townhouses , 177 Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate • 180 Commercial • Rent ' 188 Commercial - Sale ' 196 Franchises/Business Opportunities Merchandise 200 Antiques & Collectibles 204 Arts & Crafts 208 Auctions 212 Cemetery Lots 216 Computers/ Electronics 220. Farm Equipment & Supplies , 224 Firewood , 228 Furniture/Appliances • 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales •. 236 Hay, Straw & Feed r 240 Horses 244 Jewelry 248 Lawn/ Garden Equipment 252 Livestock . 256. Miscellaneous For Sale '260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261 Miscellaneous Wanted 262 Musical Instruments/Equipment 266 Office Equipment/Equipment 270 Penny-Pinchers 274 Pet Supplies/Saie/Service 27(1. Produce 282 Rtcreat;onai Equ pment/Health 286. Seasonal Si las Plc.iso refer to category you wish to use Fra* Merchandise 290 Found 294 Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Offered 356. Child Care Wanted 360 Commuters Comer 365 Domestic Services 370. Financial/ Mortgages 375 Home Health Care 376 Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385 Lawn/Garden 390 Personal Services 391 Services - Miscellaneous 395. Sen/ices - Wanted Announcements 400 Adoption 410. Announcements 420 Birthdays/Happy Ads 430 Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450 Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470 Tributes Legal Notices 480 ABC License 490 Legal Notices 485 Bids & Proposals Employment 500 Domestic Help Wanted 515 Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560 Part Time Employment 575. Seasonal Employment 590 Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605 Automobiles 620. Aviation 625. Boats S Accessories 630. Campers/ RVs 635. Construction/ Heavy Equipment 640 Motorcycles 645 Off-Road/ Unlicensed 650 Parts/Accessories 655 Rentals 660 Repair/ Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670 Trailers 675 Trucks/ Pickups 680 Vans/ Buses 685 Vehicles Wanted ASHBURN: UNFURNISHED efficiency bsmt apt Sep. entrance W/ D, nonsmoking envir., no pets. $550 incl. util. 703-724-4845 MIDDLEBURG-SMALL studio, AC, wash/ dryer, kitch., bath, avail 7/1, $425/mo. 540-687-6082 PURCELLVILLE 2 BR apt. in quiet residential neighborhood. All utilities incl. except electric. Avail. 8/1. $595.00. 540-3386428. SPERRYVILLE AREA. 2BR 2BA, $350+ util/ sec. No pets Avail. Now. 540-987-8789. Rentals jl ■ Condos LEESBURG- 1 BR. ground floor, Fox Chapel Apt. backs to pool, avail, immed. $600 Joe or Mike. 777-6223 LUXURY 2 story condo 2 BR, 2 BA, garage. Chelsea Cts. Univ. Ctr. $1150/mo. Avail. 7/1. 777-9345, x.103. Eves: 777-2816. RESTON: EXECUTIVE 1-BR, 1-BA ground floor w/ patio, W/D, built-in microwave. All util. incl. $750/mo. ' Avail. 8/1/98. 703430-9896, .. 4BR, 1-1/2 BA, 1-car gar, Ig fenced yd. Walking distance to Leesburg Elem. School & shop. Available 8-1 -98, $ 1300/mo. 777-4586. CENTREVILLE: LUXURY 3 level TH, 2 MB * suites, 2.5 BA, full finished walk-out basement with FP, tennis, pool, basketball, fenced yard. $1050 + utils. 703V 502-9276. HAMILTON DETACHED FOUR Bedroom 2 'h bath Rec room, dishwasher $1200/mo 540-338-1914 LEESBURG/EXETER 3bdrm., 2 Vi bath, 3 Iv. hvnhm., firepl., fenced yard. Avail. Now! $1150. Owner/Agent Call 703-777-5782 LEESBURG SINGLEFAMILY home: 3-4 BR, 1.5 BA, den, w/ w carpeting. Freshly painted. a/c, Irg kitchen, L/R, F/R, fin. basement with rec. room, Irg. deck, laundry room, storage space. Nicely landscaped. Min. to Greenway Toll. ** Very clean/ well maintained. AvI. 8/1 $950/ mo. 703-7775653 LOVETTSVILLE: RENOVATED Log home with addition in the country 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Kitchen with separate eating area. Living room, extra room for den/ study. 1 or 2 cats okay $750.00/ month plus utilities. Available July 1. Available for showings 6/1. 540-8224456 after 7Dm. 6-9 Month Lease 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths, fireplace, basement No pets. Available in July. $650/ month. Calf 540-439-8484 for appoint' lent. RESTORED LG. Farm House: 2 bd 2 ba , many extras. Mo. To mo $800/mo Call Wanda O Sam i Snead Realty 540635-9808 _ _ Rentals Rooms v_ > 3ENTREVILLE: BSMT room, kitchen, full BA, ! W/O, priv. entry. Cable, phone. All util, incl. $495.00 a mo.. Avl.7/1.703-631 -2781. MARSHALL AREA: 11/2 miles off Rt. 66 BR/ private BA, full house priv., $350 including util. 540-3642832 anytime. STERLING-RMS for rent * in 3 BR, 1V4 BA, nonsmoking Town Home with washer & dryer, dishwasher & fireplace Upstairs BR $260/mo + 1/3 utilities. Lg finished basement with V4 bth $300/mo + 1/3 utilities available immed. (703) 406-2750 1 66 Housing Roomates <_._'_> RESTON: F. roommate. Private BR/BA. W/D, pool, tennis, 2 cats. $450.00 + V4 utilities. 703-476-0938. MARSHALL- 2 BR. 1 BA. washer/dryer, deck, $600/mo. 540-3644231. RAPPAHANNOCKCHARMING secluded country cottage for ecology minded person, $450/wk., write for full details to C.T., PO Box 455 Sperryville, Va 22740 LEESBURG: LUXURY condo. FP, jacuzzi tub, 9' ceiling w/ crown molding, newly painted, new carpet & water heater Call for details. 703-7712052 WATERFORD AREA, 3 2 ac, 3 mi W Leesburg, $74,950, Also, 10.0 ac, active stream, pond site, $148,000. Exterior design subject written approval 540-338-9642, WINCHESTER-HORSE farm, 10 acres, 10 stall barn, brick house, visuallink.net /horsefarm. $239,000 304-725-8030 STERLING: MOVING MUST SELL bright. “ open rambler, 3BR, 1 ‘/jBA, assmptn, low dwn pymnt, $930/mo 703-421-1330 r-1-\ CHARLESTOWN, WV 3 bedroom rancher, carport, deck, central air, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, wall to wall carpet, mud room /washer-dryer, walkout basement Save $4,500. Agent fees. Commute via Greenway or MARC. $75,000 00. 301-8348972 or 202-9866563, RENT TO OWN 3-5 BR TH's/Houses, with or w/o gar. Almost new. 703-222-4663 Bridge Realty Salas 133 Lots* WATERFRONT- OPEQUEN Creek, 10+ acres. 6 lots, Middleway area WVA, $63,500. Call 540554-8551 Sales 155 Mobile IUNLINE 1995 28’ Trailer, front queen, rear full bath, like new condition, all accessories included, $10,500. 703-8602469. Reston. r ^ Commercial >- ***** > i1,400 plus per week established lawn business. $130,000 Turnkey operation. Call 540-347-7538. 188 Farm OOfk Equipments Supplies i -7 fartman horse trailer. 1976 model. Needs work. $500 Call 540636-3252. VIEW IDEA MANURE ; spreader. Good con- ! dition. Excellent for small stable $1,000 firm. Call 540-6363252 SQUARE HAY BALER & hay cutter/ conditioner & 25’ flatbed trailer 703-830-5966. I FRACTOR FORD 600 Ford 8 N Ferguson 30, all runs exc. 540657-9910. rRENCK 17 Vi" dressing saddle. Made in Germany. Exc cond w/fittings. $600/firm. 540-636-3252 WANTED: USED farm tractors. Need not be in running cond. Call 540-657-9910. MULTITEK PROCESSOR, cuts up to 3 quarts firewood per hour. Will travel. Call Ted for details. 540635-1344 V_</ AIR-CONDITIONER sm window. Cools great. Easy to handle $85 705-858-7844 Ive. mess. FURNITURE SALE: Hamilton, 5 piece Stanley Green BR less bed, wood bar/server, 3 wood bar stools, Ethan Allen dinette set-1 tble, 4 side chairs, 2 cpt. chairs, Thomasville Commode tble, black steel/leather director’s chair 540 338-7929 aft. 6PM for appt IKEA: BLK leather sofa, 80", $400, &hair, $250. Leather chair & ottoman, $100; sleepersofa, 75’, $250; 2metal fil. cab. $35/ea703-709-1226 LARGE SOFA BLACK/mauve, perl cond . Can use as single bed. Will help move! $175.00. 703-476-0189 QUEEN ANN CHERRY DR set. New never used. Table, 6 chairs, server, hutch. $2,000. Can deliver. 703-777-8814 ANTIQUE FLEA 7/3 & 7/4 Washington, VA Business 211 entrance, all kinds of things, funiture, other dealers, 10 AM YARD SALE, 10803 Montecello Dr.Great Falls Forest Sub., 7-3, 2-6pm; Sat & Sun 812noon. Clothes, coll. ---—> 240 Horses _/ LASHY 16H DRK. Palimino QH mare Hunted 1 season. Quiet. J.R. Field Hunters. Call Jan 540-338-6558. --\ 252 Livestock _/ kNGUS CATTLE - Quality 40 cow herd unit for sale. Bred for spring calving, all shots and deworming given 22 cows, 5 yr. average age. 18 Heifers bred Al to BF Ftainman. 540-5923784. VIRGINIA LIVESTOCK FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA 540-835-5511 SUMMER GRADED TUESDAY SALES JULY 7-7:30 AUG. 4-7:30 AUG. 18-7:30 SEPT. 1-7:30 SEPT 15-7:30 SALE EVERY THURSDAY-1:30 HORSE SALE FIRST SATURDAY HORSE SALE JULY 4 Vr' BABY ITEMS- car seat, booster seat, changing table, stroller, sm. play pen, crib mattress, and more All for $150/obo. 777-8292. DINING RM SETTwoa roll-top desk, $75; tea cart, $60; antique hutch, $50, tea table, $45; Mohawk canoe, equip, $350, and more! 703-443-0563. Dominion Mfg. wood stove. Excellent condition. $300. Call 540-636-3252 METAL BUILDINGS FOR sale & removal from Vint Hill Farms Army Base. Warrenton, VA. Sizes range from 1,000-9,600 sq ft. Successful bidders must have insurance certificate. -Seller has right to reject any & all offers Call Pat at 540-347-6965. RADIO CONTROLLED AIRPLANES Completed trainer and glider; one untouched kit; two radios, field box and equipment. Miscellaneous related items. Virtually new. Reasonable 703742-0132. SOFT SIDE waterbed mattress (full), blck laq. full size bed, sect, sleep sofa (blue), microwave, 13x9 off wht. rug. 703-777-7905 TWO WALK-in coolers22-1/2’x9’. Aluminumcoated cooler & 30'x12' Forklift accessible steel freezer from Army Commissary. Will accept best offer. For more details call 540-347-6965 VIRGINIAN WOODSTOVE with fan on it. Weedeater, John Deere stainless steel fertilizer and seeder. All in good condition. 703-253-5147 2 WALK-m coolers- 221/2'x9’ Aluminum coated cooler & 30’x12' forklift acc. steel freezer from Army Commissary. Will accept best offer For more details call 540-347-6965. MILTON SPINET PIANO. exc. cond., $600 703-404-4478 Wt Mt QtiX AIti'lX&CAfa' VvvCvfvl\js\ f 1-800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com Community Newspapers northern Virginia Cockatiels. Good breeding stock. White-face, Lutino, Cinnamon and Gray. All under one year old. $40 to $60 Call 540-636-3252 ENGLISH SETTER puppies, AF Champ, seeks loving owners. $450. 703-437-7152. 55 GAL. saltwater aquarium w/ stand & access. $150/ obo.; 45 gal. tall freshwater aquarium w/ stand & access. $150/ obo; 55 gal. freshwater aquarium w/ stand & access. $150/ obo. Or all 3 for $400. 703430-1894. IGUANA, 2 ft. long, 150 gallon tank plus all needed acces., $200. 703-771-9571 LAB PUPS, AKC/ OFA. Classic DiacK temales. Ready. $300. 540-636-4746 or 540364-4261. LOST: DACHSHUND Red/mlniature female. Countryside area. No tags. Almost deaf and blind. Reward! 703-430-1953. 's__^ HILLIARD’S HOME IMPROVEMENT Remodeling additions, replacement windows, vinyl siding, decks, pole barns, garages. Free estimates. Licensed/ Insured. 25 years experience. 1-877445-5427. EARLYS CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop for Complete Home Decorating Service • Floor Coverings • Window Treatments • Wallpapers • Slip Covets & Upnolstery • Residential & Commercial Rl. 211, Amissville 937-5500 VIENNA: SUMMER only Wednesday. 8am - 6:30pm. 6 mo. twins, 3 yr. old, CPR, no smoking, childcare exp., references req. Own transportation. Daytime 301-9511481 or 703-8831433. r \ 605 Automobiles V_/ ACURA 1997 2.2 CLBlack, fully loaded, cd player, sunroof, low mileage, Please call 703-757-2225 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ‘87SR-5, power steering breaks, 4x4, 5 spd, new clutch, grt cond., 540-622-5857. bo. PONTIAC 1994 GRAND Prix: 61k miles, like new, garage kept, 4 door, automatic, ABS brakes, air bags. 410,500. 540-3477833. PORSCHE 1974 911 Targa: 30K miles on rebuilt, as is. 44,900.00. 540-6876082 PORSCHE 1974 911 Targa: 30K miles on rebuilt, as is. $4,900.00 540-6876082. SATURN 1994 SL2: automatic, A/C, AM/PM cassette, teal, garage kept Must see to appreciate. 70k miles. All maintenance records. $6500 540-341-7323 SUBARU LEGACY 1992 Wagon: 96K miles, AWD, auto, cass, power locks/ windows, nice shape. $4,750 703-7797422 TOYOTA 1993 COROLLA: 4dr, 5spd, AM/FM cass, A/C, teal. Exc. cond. 66k mi. $5600. 540-8225077. VOLKSWAGEN 1969 BEETLE, needs restoration, dark blue, $1,000/best offer 7n'l.777.C'l‘l1 VW 97 CABRIOLET Convertible: 5-Speed, 29,000 miles, CD changer/tape, tinted windows, blue, loaded $19,000/obo. Ask for Renee 703-777-4535 VW 88 CABRIOLET convertible, white, PS, PB, a/c, am/fm cass., only 60k, $6800 E: 540-9374774 D: 703-5027909 WILL HAUL JUNK Cars for free Money for some Call 439-2837 605 Automobile. s___/ ' ACURA 1993 LEGEND: I auto, a/c, am/tm/cass, 6 player cd, leather, sunroof, fully loaded. Low miles. Asking $16,000 will negoti- ; ate. 703-444-2237. 1 ACURA '89 LEGENDleather inter., auto, elec, sunroof, climate control, CD, new tires, beaut. cond. $5950/obo. 703-437- , 7675. 1 BMW 3181 94’: 4door, graphite, loaded, cell phone, auto, excellent condition, 61k, $16,000/obo. 703327-3158. BMW 3251 1989, 2dr.. blue, 5 speed, loaded, good condition, $4,000. 125K miles. 703-319-1351. BMW 1978 5301- Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1500/ obo. 540-351-6046. BRONCO II '89 XLT 4x45 speed, loaded, nice, $4500. 703-754-9648. CADILLAC, 1985, Eldorado Biarritz, 76K miles, rebuilt engine, body immac. $6500/ obo. 703-430-1894 82 CADILLAC ELDORADO, Lt 4100, 106k original miles, good condition, runs good, 33MPG Country, 25 city, $2250 call 540-955-3196. CAMARO 94’ Z28: Ttop, 6spd,, a/c, PW, PL, cruise, bose cass., keyless entry, mint cond. 1 owner, tar.kept, 49k hwy mi., 12,000. 540-3382515 CHEVROLET 1969 CAMARO SS 327, Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything, mint condition, beautiful car, must see, sacrifice $9,500 00/best offer or trade. 540-8771623 CHEVROLET, 1983, Camaro Z-28: black, power everything, current VA inspection $2,500 703-7776331 CHEVROLET, 1995, Caprice Classic, 46K miles, exe. cond., loaded, leather int., $13,500/ obo. 703430-1894. CHEVY 1993 CAVALIER Z24: 5 speed, power windows/ locks, sunroof, 81k miles, excellent condition. $5600. 540-341-4623. CHRYSLER 1991LEBARON: Black sedan, 4 door, loaded, new exhaust, great brakes, red velour interior. $1000.00. Call 7030276 or 540-3475426. CHRYSLER 1989 LEBARON GT, grt body & int, pow everything, 63K on turbo eng, new VA insp, A/T, sport lux, $3600/060 540-349-4286 JORVETTE, 1989, CPE. Red, leather, auto, glass roof, Bose, 68.6K, $12,750. Want 97/98. 703-968-7099. >ODGE 1995 RAM 1500 SLT Laramie: 4x4, 360 V8, auto, a/c, WLTC, dark green, 62K miles. $13,900.00. 703-7711838 :ORD, 1989, Escort GT, 5 spd, 148K, 15k clutch & more. Looks 6 drives good. $1200. 540-349-8358. rORD 1993 EXPLORER Sport: 4x4, Hunter green, ABS, 86K miles, $11,000/obo. Owners need a minivan for new baby. 703-724-0482. FORD 1959 FAIRLANE Galaxie 500. 49,604 original miles. 4 door, hardtop, 332 V8. $5,500/ obo. 540-3491545 after 4pm. FORD 1993 PROBE, V6 auto, 67K, pw, pi, p.sunroof, am/fm cass. red/ grey int. good cond. $7250. 703-437-5948. FORD 1987 TAURUS LX: good condition, all power, many new parts, transmission, runs great. $1500. Before 9pm. 540-8229173. FORD 1994 THUNDERBIRD: Super Coupe with supercharged V6, power everything, auto, Sony CD, a/c, runs excellent. Transferable extended warranty up to 75K. White, 60K miles. Buying house need to sell!! 703222-4758 GMC 1994 SONOMA: Red/gray interior, 5 spd., stereo/cass, low miles, power steering, exc. cond., custom wheels. $8,500/ firm. 703-641-8405. HONDA 1994 CIVIC EX. green, 2-dr, 5-sp, all power, sunroof, cruise, AC, high miles, great cond. $6500. 703-327-3339, Iv. mess. HONDA 1995 EX Coupe: Excellent condition, power, cruise, sunroof, am/fm/cass/cd optional, smoke-free 74K miles, $10,200/obo. Call Kelli 703-430-0224. HONDA 1987 PRELUDE SI. loaded, 125k miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump, great for highschool student. $4000. 540554-2347. HONDA 1994 PRELUDE VTEC: black/ black leather. Power windows. mirrors, locks, sunroof, spoiler, AM/FM cassette. 7 speakers, 84k miles. Immaculate. $12, 700. 540-349-4525. LINCOLN 1977 CONTINENTAL: 90K miles, runs, good interior, outside needs work. $1500. 540-687-6082 DESIGNWORKS BUILDING DESIGN (540) 338-3352 DONT COMPROMISE YOUR IDEAS WE OFFER AFFORDABLE HOME DESIGN CUSTOM: i Professional home design & planning from concept to blueprint l Addition/ remodeling design l Consultation NATALIE Z. JOHNSON C.P.B.D. Member American Institute of Building Design E-Mail: designworksQerols.com Buying? Selling? Times Community Newspapers! Classified Has It! Start Calling. 703-444-4480 Fax 689-1278 .INCOLN 88’ TOWN f Car, 105k, brown, excel. cond., new tires, service records avail., $5000/obo. 540-3474890. MERCEDES 97’ C280, \ ABS, dual airbags. CD, phone, cruise, loaded, 23k, $33,500. 703-435-3490 MONTE CARL01996 Z- j 34-black with gray leather interior, auto V-6, stereo CD, power windows, seats, locks, cruise, AC, intermittent wip- j ers, tinted glass, 30K miles, 703-444-3412 MUSTANG 1968 STRAIGHT 6-cyl, 3- i sp man, only 76,000 mi, new tires/paint. Must See! Asking $4000. 703-455-5264. NISSAN, 1987, Path- ! finder SE, 2 door, 4wd, a/c, V6, auto, all power. $6950. 703777-2430. NISSAN 1993 QUEST. XE. Automatic, AM/FM stereo, cruise, power window, power lock, power steering, 67K miles. Excellent condition. $11,999. 703-703-664-5576 NISSAN 1985 300ZX, auto, t-tops, CD player, 121K, good cond.. $3000. 703280-5648 (Vienna). NISSAN 1985 300ZX, auto, t-tops, CD player, 121K, good cond.. $3000. 703280-5648 (Vienna). OLDSMOBILE, 1991, Toronado. 76,000 miles, loaded. Excellent condition. One owner. $8200/ obo. 703-4446355. PLYMOUTH 1994 GRAND Voyager LE. Loaded! Complete power package. Privacy glass, trip computer, premium sound, alloy wheels, cruise. $12,995. 540349-3261. PLYMOUTH, 1994, Sundance, dark green, clean, 4 door, 90K miles, $5,800. Sweet little car! 703-7295851. (Ashburn) PONTIAC 1995 FIREBIRD: formula. V8, 6 spd , T-Top, loaded, white, 32K miles, one owner. $14,750.00. Call 703742-4990. i630^ ) COLEMAN, 1985, popup Sleeps 4. Sink, stove. Good cond. $800. 703-978-4178 f-\ 640 Motorcycles V_ J ' KAWASAKI 1985 KN700 37K Miles, Good condition $1500 703716-9804- 716-9804SUZUKI 1988 QUAD Racer: Fresh top end, excellent condition. Like new!!! $1700. 304-728-0167 YAMAHA 1993 SECA II, 650CC, full fairings, Yoshimura exhaust, 4900 miles. $2500. 703-444-6646. Hardtop Fits CJ-7 & Wrangler. Excellent Cond. $700/ obo 703-779-7661 THREE NEW P500 Pirelli P195 60R15 87H on r wheels. $400/ 540-347-4597 Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts lor cars & tuto Some new parts Metis, tarBmsaonB&parts Instated (I purchased here) Over2,000 cars and trucks at at times. We Buy 4 Sel nrmg cars arid trucks CpanMon- Set 96-CtaBd 9u\ Loafed Ft 22a 5 mte pa* Ot«perHthSd 8962571 School 4x4. Running condition, needs work. $1500/ obo 540-4396377 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 1993 LTD Power windows/locks. CD player, phone, new tires, excellent condition, high highway miles $11,800/0bo. 703703-777-9491. Sport UtMty Vehicle EEP: 1993 Jeep Wrangler. 4x4, 4.0, 6 cylin- I der. Convertible, 93K miles. $7,500/obo. 540-703-349-8528. 675 Thicks/ )odge 1195 Ram 1500 SLT Laramie: 4x4, 360 V, auto, a/c, dark green, 62K miles. $13,900.00. 703-7711838. ORD 1978 F150 4WD, exc. cond. restored, shortbed stepside, 3" lift, 33" all-terr. tires, new pnt. MSTA. $6600. 540-6876923/703-777-7746. ORD 79 F150, 4wd, short-bed, susp. lift, dual shocks, runs well, too much to list. 540-554-4562 ORD ‘72 PICK-up, Re- I built 460, Cam, 780 j Holly, Dana rear end, CD player, tool box. Runs great. $2,195/ obo 703-450-3978 SMC 1989 2500 4x4, 81K, runs/ looks great, $9500. 540338-9580. 1ISSAN PU 1986, Needs wk. AT, cap,$750. Lovettsville 540-8225325. Pager #202515-6242. SUZUKI, 1987, Samuri. 4x4, white, good tires, 87,000 miles, C/D, radio, a/c, winshield cracked. $2000 quick sale. 703-443-1186. JODGE 96' CARAVAN SE: Sport pkg., 3.3L, dual door, dual airbags, CD, cruise,, loaded, 40k, $15,500. 703-435-3490. XJDGE 1990 CONVERSION Van: 74K miles, TV, Clean, seats 7, Reduced to $5900. Call Steve after 5:00pm. 540-8225624. /W 1985 VANAGON - 4 speed, pop-top, power steering, new parts, brown/tan, cd/stereo, good condition, $4,500.00. Call 703-450-7181. ELECTRICIANS MECHANICS & HELPERS Commercial & Residential. VA Work Only. Paid Vacation & Holidays. Transportation & insurance Available, 401K, VA Apprenticeship Sponsor. EOE. By Appointment Only. Electrical Contractors 540-349-8500 Housekeeper/ Animal care Live in or out. Zulla Rd. Possible employment for couple, live-in, with grounds and bam maintenance added. Hard-working, honest committed people only. Available immediately. Write with resume to: P.O. Box 1018, Middleburg, VA 20118 HOUSEKEEPER Part-time flexible. Apply in person Bleu Rock Inn Sperryville 540-987-3190 OFFICE MANAGER 34 hrs/week in Middleburg. right arm to busy President of growing customer builder. Good organizational and people skills. Professional with positive attitude, computer, accounting, marketing and secretary skills. $14$18 per hour. Fax resume to: 540-6873468. EOE PHOTOGRAPHIC MODELING Good face or figure? Write with pictures, P.O. Box 1018 Middleburg, VA 20118 ^ Legal Notices j BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT lo Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 23, 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #98-06-02 Application by Sunnyside Farms, LLC to construct an efficiency apartment of 600 square feet above a horse barn on a parcel of 25 acres (Tax Map 20, Parcel 6, Hampton District, zoned “A’-Agricultural). Use allowed under Section 170-36(A); Additional Standards in Section 170-62(F) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-1,7-8-98 #201146 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday. July 23, 1996 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #98-06-01 Patrick J. and Susan O'Shea, contract purchasers of 549 Ben Venue road, Tax Map 21, Parcel 38C, located in Wakefield District, Flint Hill, VA 22627, desire a Special Use Permit to establish and operate a three (3) bedroom bed and breakfast in the existing residence. Property contains 13.103 acres and is zoned Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 170-36(E); Additional Standards in Section 17066(K) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. July 15, 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 7-1,7-8-98 •200819

CONSTRUCTION Builders Supply and Lumber is in need of several people to build roof and floor trusses in their Elkton facility. These are temp to hire positions with permanent employment available after only 200 hours, we need truss builders for both first and second shifts. Carpentry experience would be helpful, although it is not necessary. A good attitude, good work history, home phone, and dependable transportation to and from the job are a must. For more information on this exciting opportunity please call our recruiting partners Accuswf Incorporated 540-829-7992 E.O.E M/F/D/V . drilling Driller Helper With CDL. Will train. Good pay, hours & benefits. Call: Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. (703) 361-6859 DRIVER TRUCK DRIVER Needed for excavation company. Must have Class “A" CDL, mechanical knowledge and be able to load and unload heavy equipment. Benefits offered include retirement plan, medical insurance and vacation. E.O.E. Please call: Monomoy Services 540-253-5500 ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Work throughout No. VA. Please Call E.L. Kellogg Coro (703) 968-5545 REIMBURSEMENT ANANYST | #900801. FT in Culpeper. Responsible for client billing. Exp. in insurance billing and clerical functions. $7.84-$8.32/hr. + full benefits. SECRETARY I #9007-01. Hourly position in Warrenton to work: Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thur. evening, 4:30pm-8:30pm. Skill interacting with public, handling confidential data & WP 5.1. $7.15/hr. SEP CASE MANAGER It/MH #901 Ml. FT in Culpeper. Perform case management services for seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. BS in human services and relevant experience required. $22,250-$23,617 + bull benefits. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 07/10/98. (540) 825-3100. EEO/AA. A Great Place to Make a Difference - and a Career Open House When: July 8, 9 and 10th from 3pm - 7pm Where: Defense Logistic Agency at Fort Belvolr in Springfield, Va. Corporate Family Solutions In partnership with the Defense Logistic Agencv will open a state-of-the-art Child Development Center at the headquarters of the Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) at Fort Belvoir in Springfield, Va. We are looking for individuals who possess a nurturing spirit, a strong work ethic and a commitment to developmental^ appropriate practice and NAEYC's high quality standards. We are looking to fill the following positions: Assistant Director - BA in ECE req'd, 2 yrs exp necessary Program Coordinator - AA in ECE/ CDA required Teachers - BA/AA/CDA in ECE required Receptionist - Experience preferred For more information and to R.8.V.P. please call (703) 380-3330 EOE/AA Deputy I Position Rappahannock County Commissioner of Revenue’s Office seeks qualified full time person for Deputy I position. Experience in Income Tax Processing, Real Estate, and Personal Property. Equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Salary ranges from $18,631-25951. Applications must be received in the office by 4:30 pm Friday, July 10, 1998. No faxes of postmarks accepted. For information call the office at (540-675-3513). NOW HIRING!!! FOREMAN, PLUMBERS & EXPERIENCED HELPERS FRED W. BORDEN, INC. 703-378-8484 OR 1-800-772-5554 OFFICE MANAGER 34 hours a week in Middleburg. Right arm to busy President of growing customer builder. Goodorganizational skills required. Professional w/ positive attitude, excellent people skills, computer, accounting, marketing and secretary skills. $14.00 - $ 18.00/hour Fax Resume: 540-687-3468 EOE DEPUTY POSITION Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office Currently accepting applications for the position of Road Unit, Jailor, and Dispatcher/Matron from July 9 thru July 23 Prerequisites for the position are as follows: 21 years of age, High School gradu, valid VA. driver’s license and ate, willing to work shift work. College or previous work experience is preferred. Must possess communications and computer skills, applicant must be a team player. Benefits available and salary is negotiable. “Equal Opportunity Employer” Call 540-675-3331 or apply within July 9 thru July 23 SS9 THE row AT LITTLE WASHINGTON i Housekeepers i Dishwashers i Gift shop sales i Reservationists Start at $8.00/hour Start at $8.00/hour Start at $8.00/hour Start at $8.00/hour Full time positions available immediately for individuals who are dependable, reliable, and want to enjoy excellent benefits and pay in a new, up-beat atmosphere. Uniforms Provided Training Provided Encouragement Provided Call Scott at 1-800-272-4466 The Inn at Little Washington Middle and Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 MANAGEMENT TRAINEE KELLER Keller Manufacturing Company, Inc., the growth leader in solid wood furniture manufacturing, is currently looking for a Management Trainee. The successful candidate should have a degree in management or a related field. This person should also have high quality standards, excellent people skills, mechanical abilities, and be able to work as part of a team. Keller offers a competitive salary, benefit program and challenging career growth potential. Interested applicants should send resume, references, and salary requirements to: Human Resources Keller Manufacturing Company Inc. P.O. Box 280 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM it now accepting application* for two positions: PUPIL SERVICES SECRETARY: Responsibilities include general office duties, administrative support for Special Services, and record keeping for Federal programs. Successful candidate will nave excellent communication skills, an unfailingly kind attitude, computer skills, experience in an office. and a history of working as a part of a team. Twelve month position beginning in August. PART TIME ART TEACHER AT RCHS: Successful candidate will be able to work creatively within the high school to teach art classes and support the arts within the Curriculum. For application, call 540-987-8773 Winchester Rehabilitation Center VblkyHMHh System MSW - FULL TIME Master’s in Social Work - Full Time Winchester Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full time, Master's prepared, medical social worker. In this position, the social worker serves as case manager for the rehabilitation patients, coordinates with the patient, family and team; communicates with payor sources, conducts family conferences/training and has ultimate responsibilty for the discharge planning process. This position also has direct responsibility for support group activities and facilitation of the group process with inpatient and community members. Winchester Rehabilitation Center is a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation Hospital which is CARF and JCAHO accredited and serves persons with physical disabilities. For more information fax your resume in confidence to; Leslie Kelly, Employment Manager Human Resources Valley Health System 333 West Cork Street Winchester, VA 22601 Fax (540) 665-5320 EQE M/F/P/V KELLER GOOD PEOPLE CRAFTING SOLID WOOD FURNITURE We Offer You a Career in Furniture Manufacturing with These Benefits: i Paid Vacations i Health Insurance i Life Insurance i Pension Plan i Tuition Reimbursement i Paid Holidays i Dental Insurance i Profit Sharing 1401K Plan i Drug-Free Workplace Only applicants who can work safely, work regularly, and perform quality work need apply. Application remains active for 90 days. Previous 90 day applicants need not reapply. For an application, stop by the Human Resource Department at: KELLER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. Rt. 3 - CULPEPER, VA 22701 EOE 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 •401K Retirement Plan •$40,000+ Income •Weekly Bonus Plan •Advancement Opportunities We need qualified, professional in appearance, ladies and gentlemen immediately. No experience necessary. You Owe It To Yourself and Your Family To Find Out More. This Could be the Last Ad Call You Ever Make! For An Interview HILLCREST MEMORY GARDENS 4160 Rixeyville Rd. Jeffersonton, VA 22724 Phone: 540-937-5251 FAX: 540-937-7239 Attn: Patricia Mills Q^ountain Company WE ARE THE LEADING CATALOG IN THE COUNTRY MARKETPLACE. MERCHANDISE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Competitive wage plus full benefits. We arc seeking a well-organized, energetic person with great communication skills for this fast-paced department. Word processing and spreadsheet experience required. VISUAL MERCHANDISER We arc seeking someone to create and carry out unique and effective displays at our new store in Sperryville. Full time salaried position. Conic join our retail team and enjoy interesting work with benefits and a generous employee discount. Art background, photography, or retail experience required. Applications being accepted through July 8, 1998 Stop by to complete an application at our office at 1262S Lee Highway, Sperryville or fax your resume to Judy at (540) 987-7288. An F-qual Opportunity Employer PLUMBER Experienced in installing waterwell pump systems. Excellent pay, hours & benefits. Call: Northern Virlginia Drilling, Inc. 703-361-6859 PLUMBING Plufrtber Helper and other positions. Will train. Good pay, hours & benefits. Call: Northern Virginia Drilling, Inc. 703-361-6859 RESTAURANT MAITRE D'l EVENTS COORDINATOR Must have similar prior experience. Fax resume to Bleu Rock Inn. Sperryvtlle, Va 540-987-3103 SALES SUPPORT ASSOCIATE tor wine import company Part-time, 253CVhr wk. Excellent communcation and customer service skits essential Computer skills required. Send resume to: HPS, 226 East Lee Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 unlimited Income Potential!!! I am looking for well groomed men or women with a high level of integrity that I will train to assist me in Falls Church. If you have a sales personality and desire an above average income. WE NEED TO TALK. For a confidential interview call: David Kaler 703-560-4400 EOE M/F LABORER Help Wanted Laborer 3 davs/wk. trimming, clearing fence lines, etc. References required. Near Upperville S40-967-2243 PERSONAL ASSISTANT WITH good computer and organizational skills, some editing background and knowledge of French desirable, one day a week to start Send letter and resume to John Kiser 210 Po. pham Ford Rd Sper ryville. yA 22740 46£b-ZS8-008-l • SdSMISSUlQ 3HJL HI 30VHJ. • H3S • Afl8 Obituaries Ethel Foster Scrabble resident Ethel Mae Foster, 50, of Scrabble died Friday, June 26. Mrs. Foster was bom Oct. 15, 1947 in Warren County. She was the daughter of the late Emma Mae Foster of Rappahannock County. Mrs. Foster is survived by her husband, Jesse Frank Foster of Scrabble; two daughters Lorraine Deal of Madison and Donna Foster of Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii and three sons Joseph Foster of Bealeton, Chris Foster of Chester Gap and Jeffrey Foster of Culpeper. Additional survivors include three sisters Mildred Settle of Front Royal, Kathy Barron of Orlean and Audrey <1VozcU by Randy Minter COMING TO TERMS The phrase "coming to terms" suggests that we face our fears, our anxieties, and our circumstances, and that we put them in their proper perspective. Those who take the time and expend the energy it takes to do so find that it frees them to get on with their lives. This is a truly liberating experience, as the writings of Etty Hillesump point out: "By 'coming to terms with life' I mean the reality of death has become a definite part of my life; my life has, so to speak, been extended by death, by my looking death in the eye and accepting it, by accepting the destruction as part of life and no longer wasting my energies on fear of death or the refusal to acknowledge its inevitability.” Some of us feel strong at the moment of loss, but quickly lose that strength when faced with the numerous decisions that necessarily accompany it. We hope to help you in the decision making by offering choices that suit the needs of your family. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, we are known for our uncommon courtesy and respectful care for our clients. For answers to your questions, call us at 347-3431. "It is not dying, but living, that is preparation for death." ~ Margot Asquith Robinson of Alexandria. She is also survived by seven grandchildren Christen and Jeffrey Deal, both _pf Madison, Christopher, Ry^n and Colby Foster and Joshqa Sager, all of Chester Gap and Tiffany Foster of Bealeton. ! A memorial service w$s held Wednesday, July 1 $t Found & Sons Chapel, $n Culpeper with the Rev. Tommy Palmer officiating. * Found & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of tlje arrangements. C Pearl Pallett : County native Pearl Woodard Jenkins Pallett, 69, of Virginia Bea$h died June 25 after a period of serious illness. She was a native bf Rappahannock County, bofn in Sperryville to the laje William J. (Jack) Woodard and the late Minnie Lee Clatterbuck Woodard. Surviving are her husband Earl; three daughters and,'a son Pearl, Edith, Mary and James along with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are thrfce brothers and two sistij's Edward, Silas, Mack, Dorothy and Sarah. Interment was in Virginia Beach, where she had resided for many years. Flint Hill news Mrs. Barbara Gentry with Mrs. Mary Frances Gentry returned on Monday after spending a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. William Gentry and children at Shelby, N.C. Mary Frances also visited her sister, Mrs. Rick Berry at Hickory, N.C. I— By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 J Those from Flint Hill attending the United Methodist Annual Conference in Roanoke last week were Merlin Shorb and Jay Shorb and Doug and Athena Bywaters. A speedy recovery to all the sick on the sick list. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July. CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant nER'ROBERT Funeral Home • 3 “Xk _ -A .vm'Y ,nW •-■*■> "C* )0 . X «$• Rte ^ ^ j®*®****' ■ 3j3jjg* tejgftsrr; fer-fc7?!' Bryan E. Flecker, Manager 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, Virginia • 635-4186

Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently. Sidney R. Rothrock to Robert F. Schriver and wife, 12.7345 acres, Jackson District. $225,000. Marie C. Jennings Trustee to Jenny Lu Fitzhugh, 17 acres, Piedmont District. $140,000. William Fredrick Bear III to Frank H. Rath Jr., 4.9926 acres, Jackson District. $125,000. Mary E. Rush to John M. Anderson, 75.673 acres, more or less, Hampton District. $700,000. James E.B. Carney and wife to J. Kent Reeve and others, 31.0454 acres, Stonewall District. $355,000. Frances J.W. Carney to J. Kent Reeve and others, 6.6178 acres, Stonewall District. $15,000 FLINT HILL 5.50 beautiful acres with a very nice pond. (In two lots) A two story home with finished basement, large FR, LR w/stone FR 2.5 BAs, 4 BRs and a small barn and outbldg. Owner is anxious and willing to contribute towards interior painting and new carpet prior settlement. $182,500 FLINT HILL 5.07 acres with a very nice Rambler. 3 BRs, 2 full BAs, rec room in full walk-out basement. A nice affordable home with a safe environment. A small run-in shed, fenced for a horse or pony. Asking $136,000 FLINT HILL 14.888 open acres near Flint Hill with long road frontage. Great views. No wasteland on this parcel. $87,500 Rappahannock Really Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 540-675-3414 ^ 25 Acres for sale by owner! Part wooded, part open Near Slate Mills on 707 Stream & View $8? 500 540-547-2705 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office BOSTON AREA - 3.2 acre open and wooded lot on deeded right of way. $22,000 RECENTLY RENOVATED Farmhouse. 2 BRs, 2 BAs, deck, 25 open acres w/barn & lots of board fencing. $190,000. By appointment only. 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 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 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 tgf 987-8146 Celebrate by exercising your right of private property ownership Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 Washington, \ irginia E-mail - cmdr@tis.gemlink t=r m MOUNTAIN VIEWS IN TWO DIRECTIONS from this secluded and private cedar log and stone residence built by Mennonites on a 55 acre hilltop. This home was featured on the cover of a national magazine. Superb cabinetry throughout, stone fireplace, pool, landscaping, pond, storage building, wildlife area. $469K HAZEL RIVER RUSHES ALONG BESIDE this great old Farmhouse with spacious living r<x>m, dining r<x>m, library and den. Comfortable features throughout plus a pool and attractive farm sheds. Total of 36 acres, mostly wooded, backs to Shenandoah National Park. $395K MANY RECENT SALES, NEW LISTINGS NEEDED! t=J. cauti houma O^POUTUWITY Rick Kohler 937-6146 Real Estate III 675-1373 Amy Sloane 987-8668 Mitzie Young 675-3555 Gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 today! ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Five Forks Farm - Located in the Rappahannock Hunt territory, this charming 200 year old restored old Farmhouse is a foxhunter's delight w/its excellent horse facilities including a 9stall barn w/tack room, bath & hay storage, an adorable guest cottage or office, & 39 acres of fenced paddocks. Year-round stream & possible pond site. A lovely setting w/Blue Ridge Mtn. views. $375,900. Flint Hill - Flexible owner terms being offered on these 120+ very scenic acres located on Jericho Rd. in Old Dominion Hunty territory. Fantastic Blue Ridge Mtn. views from several excellent building sites. 2 BR/1 BA Farmhouse could be converted to a charming guesthouse. $389,000. OR 120+acres of raw land, large beautiful pond, hardwood forest, excellent building sites w/mtn. views & owner financing. $336,900. Jewel Hollow - Nature lover's delight!! 6 thinly wooded acres w/bold stream, peaceful setting & driveway to the building site. Close to the Shenandoah Nat'l Park. Only $49,900. Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m —— Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 US ----■■■■■■ . 394 HUNTERS ROAD RESTORED COUNTRY FARMHOUSE 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Master bedroom on first floor with private bath and Jacuzzi tub. Nice country kitchen. Beautiful hardwood floors. 9 open and fenced acres. Rough timbers in place for bam. Just 2.5 miles from Washington, VA on state rpad. $185,000 (540) 635-9808 days or (540) 987-9336 evenings. 437-A South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630 540-635-9808 “YOUR COUNTRY CONNECTION” 1-800-292-3548 Full Time Professional —(540) 987-9336 - Home **“ C ..^_. f = > SAJVl SNtAU Broker. GRI. CRS, CRB “LEADING Please visit my web page on the internet at http://www. realtor.com/washingtomic/samsnead WAY US SERVICES" ALLEN REAL ESTATE CO. *is pleased to announce the recent sale of the following properties: SOLD SOLD SOLD ORLEAN HOUSE c. 1790 and 1810 on 18 acres situated on the edge of a quaint country village. Lovely gardens surround this stone and frame home with many fire Elaces, beams, loaded with charm. Pond, barns, cottage eautiful views. Asking price was $695,000. r -r BROOKHAVEN on 25 acres with pond and seven stall stable. Approx, seven thousand square feet with bedroom suites, 1st floor master, very spacious rooms and five fireplaces. All brick with cedar shake roof. Asking price was $795,000. BARROW'S RUN in the heart of the Warrenton Hunt, 100 acres of supreme privacy. Spacious all brick Manor House with center hall plan. Pool, stable, 2 acre fishfilled pond, lovely woodland. Wonderful tree-lined driveway. Asking price was $1,100,000. VARILEA Absolutely spectacular mountain and valley views from almost every room in this very spacious brick home located on popular Lee's Ridge near Warrenton. Ultimate in kitchen appliances, two staircases, 4 FPs, random width oak floors. Asking price was $1,495,000. —iTMi in —n RIVERSIDE FARM Possibly the prettiest land in the Warrenton Hunt. 252 acres with lazy river front and road front 2 ponds guesthouse, circa 1930 Farmhouse remodeled and updated. Splendid landscaping. Asking price was $795,000. i BALLYEAGNA circa 1810 on 57 acres in the hunt country. Center hall plan with 4 FPs, large screen porch, boxwood gardens, sparkling pool, barn, all in popular Orlean area. Asking price was $595,000. HIGHFIELD hunt country cottage in the most magical gardens complete with stone terracing, magnolia, boxwood and every conceivable flowering shrub and tree. Stone and frame house with conservatory, slate roof, 4 BRs, 4 1/2 baths, cottage, pond &. bam. Asking price was $795,000 Joe Allen, Jr., President of Allen Real Estate Co., had personal sales production of nearly $29,000,000 in 1997 - by far the highest producing agent in the area - work with the HIGHEST PRODIJCFR f Call for a resume. ~7Ae*e pieftentUe <utd muty otAene Auve Aeeu punt <%£ (Ac s4tUu IZccU Stfute ouleo volume iu fudt tAe toot 90 Auuo. ^Zdc otM Aaue u v&uf fine CuveHton^ couu&uf Aou&e&t AiAt&Uc Aomee, luutC <uuC te&CcteutCal jvtojkentiee iu cue**} pUce 'uuupe. REAL ESTATE Company Limited Allen Real Estate Company 43 Culpeper Street, In the Historic District Warrenton, Virginia 20186 • (540) 347-3838 *»u0v ?>us'tut Hutunc Pitmivmiuc