Rappahannock News, March 3, 1999

:-'s XTT.Tr fr-— it-rr—|T“ 122st Year ... No. 9 Phone (540)675-3338 Newspaper Since 1877 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1999 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents IjUSpiiisk, dance in Sperryville lie Bookshop of Irish music unday, March 7 at traditional Irish band rlottesville, Eels in the Sink, WTTf play Celtic favorites on fiddle, guitar, banjo and tin whistle. A troupe of teenage Irish step dancers will do jigs and reels, bringing the high-stepping excitement of “Riverdance” to Sperryville’s bookshop and coffee house. Owners Joan and Jim Gannon will present a gift certificate to the person judged “best dressed for St. Patrick’s Day,” so get out your green dress or shamrock sweater and join this warmup for tne teast day ot Ireland’s patron saint. Admission is free and refreshments will be available as usual. For more information call the Old Sperryville ( Bookshop at 987-8444 The bookshop is located on Main Street in the heart of the historic village. School Board budget hearing A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES Library to receive public comments on the School Board’s 1999-2000 school budget. The budget includes a funding request of $4,569,169.39 from county funds and the total proposed budget is $7,712,116.05. Personal property tax forms mailed Personal property tax forms have been mailed and are due back to the Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office by May 1. Anyone not receiving a form or with questions should call 675-3513. Happenings in Rappahannock • March 4, at 7 p.m., Warren and Rappahannock Counties are sponsoring a joint public informational meeting about a proposal to adjust the boundary between the two jurisdictions at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad hall. * t , • March 5, at 8 p.m., Rappahannock County Library, Lois Manookian and Bill and Linda Dietel will present words, slides and a variety of Bhutanese arts and crafts from their twoweek journey to Bhutan. • March 6, at 6 p.m., annual meeting and membership dinner of Rappahannock Farmers Association. Guest speaker, Chris Miller from Piedmont Environmental Council. For information contact Jane Naramore at 937-5367. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom WINNERS: In Sunday’s Bland Music Contest, Samantha Breedan, left, won first place vocal in the high school division for singing “Cry me a River.” Nicole Marie Espinola won first place instrumental in the elementary school division for playing “Winter Wind" on the piano. The two young ladies will represent the county in the District competition on March 20. Bland Music Competition winners announced at The Theatre Feb. 28 BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Lions Club presented the annual Bland Music Competition at The Theatre at Washington on Sunday, Feb. 28. It was the most successful competition in recent memory. The most performers 21, the most individual selections, 22; the largest audience, near capacity in The Theatre and actually, the best over all talent representing our county. The Regional Bland Music Scholarship Competition (next level) will be held Saturday, March 20 at 10 a.m. at Warrenton Middle School auditorium on Waterloo Road. Rappahannock County will be represented by first place winners: • Nicole Marie Espinola, age 9, grade 3 playing the piano, and • Samantha Breedan, age 17, grade 12, soprano. The other winners were: Elementary Division Instrumental • Second place, Jacob L. Stilley, age 11, grade 6, piano • Third place, Sara Whitney Hathaway, age 12, grade 7, piano. Elementary Division Vocal • First place, Robin Hunter Oyster, age 12, grade 7, alto • Second place, Ruth Ann Oyster, age 14, grade 7, soprano • Third place, Melanie Ann Torrance, age 12, grade 7, soprano. High School Division Instrumental • First place, Jami Leigh Gillis, age 16, grade 11, piano • Second place, Wendy Kaye Gillis, age 14, grade 9, saxophone • Third place, Whitney Cordelia Mathews, age 13, grade 8, piano. High School Division Vocal • Second place, Rachel Ellen Tester, age 17, grade 12,soprano • Third place, Rachel Michele Lucas, age 13, grade 8, soprano. First place winners received $50; second place winners $35 and third place winners $25. The judges were: Melody Hackney, voice; Emma Sue Amos, instrumental; Lorraine Duisit Espinola, voice and Rosa Crocker, instrumental. The Rappahannock Lions Club expresses sincere thanks to all who contributed to this event: the judges, the contestants, their teachers and parents. Special thanks to Wendy Weinberg for her generous support of this wonderful youth event by her donation of The Theatre. Project receives approval Long term commitment made to protect Rappahannock BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Supporters for the Trash Free Rappahannock Project came to the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 1 and received the support they wanted for their cause. County resident John Kiser asked the board to endorse a resolution calling for a long-term commitment to protect the natural beauty of the county, and spoke about the importance of not just collecting roadside trash, but of educating the public not to litter. Several others in the audience, including Hunt Harris, Jeff Light, Charles Wilson and Helen Dixon, spoke in support of the project. Bob Anderson, StonewallHawthorne District, recommended adopting the resolution, which called for the county to develop programs for education, incentives and enforcement of anti-litter laws. Roger Welch, Wakefield District, seconded the motion and the board unanimously voted to adopt it. Animal control vehicle Whether or not to purchase a new four-wheel-drive truck for the animal control officer drew considerable discussion among the board members. County Administrator John McCarthy asked the supervisors to consider replacing the trouble-prone 1991 truck with a new half-ton GMC truck for $17,353, or a smaller Dodge Dakota truck for $16,945. Mike Massie, Hampton-District, argued that purchase of the vehicle should have been presented at the February meeting when the board discussed and voted to purchase two new vehicles for the Sheriff’s office. Chairman Pete Estes, Piedmont District, made a motion not to purchase a vehicle, and Welch seconded it. The vote was 4-1 in favor of keeping the old truck, with Anderson voting “nay.” Anderson suggested keeping a record of the maintenance of truck, which now has 157,000 miles. Welch mentioned purchasing a used vehicle for around $10,000. “A used pick-up might have a scratch here or there,” he said, “but I don’t think the dogs will mind.” See BOARD, Page A6 Car issue dominates budget session By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer At the first of a series of school budget work sessions held Tuesday night, discussions were dominated by the issue of pubic car use. Though not a financially-critical issue, the use of schoolassigned vehicles for car-pooling bus drivers and for special education student transportation has become the focus of community concern, according to Sperryville resident, Tbm Junk. During the public comments portion of the session, Mr. Junk noted that the “the hint of impropriety (in public car use) is just enough to ‘wash’ the whole system”, and he advised that the school board “get rid of the cars” regardless of any cost savings. School board assessments are that this use of the automobiles saves the county some $10,000 per year, though Mr. Junk opined that “there was really no way to tell” what the savings were given the record-keeping. He did allow, however, that there may be some suitable exceptions to his proposed no-car use policy: their use for remote county areas like Chester Gap, for example, might be acceptable. School board facilities subcommittee members Dr. John Tole and Bryant Lee will wrestle with the car use policy at a subcommittee session. In opening remarks, school Superintendent Dr. David Gangel introduced the first revisions to the draft 1999-2000 schools’ budget that was originally presented at the February School Board meeting. The nearly $9400 in increases to the draft budget expenditures were attributable, according to Dr. Gangel, to additional items that he felt reflected consensus reached at earlier meetings and to greater teacher’s salary increases mandated by the Virginia General Assembly. The General Assembly called for a salary rise of six percent, said Dr. Gangel, though that increase is “not based on the beginning of the contract year” and equates to an annual increase of 3.54 percent, compared to the three percent originally budgeted. On the revenue side, the “fine print” pertaining to “capital and debt service matches for the lottery money” has not yet been finalized, but Dr. Gangel expects more definitive answers from Richmond before this Thursday’s work session. Other expenditure increases were related to the cost of extending the new teacher salary schedule and the teacher aide salary schedule to additional steps, to provide for health benefit coverage for two retires, and for the purchase of the first of three piano trucks, as requested at the February meeting by the choral boosters. In other public comments Tom Junk lobbied for standard salary increases for all personnel categories (administration, teachers, and bus drivers) in lieu of the presently differentiated approach, and also advised the board to provide adequate funds for school roof repairs and to “go for it” instead of putting off such funding, regardless of the implications on taxes. John Weise of the band boosters offered privatelyraised funds for the purchase of instruments, and was prepared to offer a check in the amount of $1600 for this purpose. Further revisions to the budget will be presented at Thursday’s work session, and that budget iteration will incorporate any additional information received as a result of General Assembly actions, as well as an appendix in which the cost of “wish list” capital and instructional items will be identified. Crime this week Rappahannock Sheriff's Office personnel have some “good leads” on the larceny of 250 hand-painted ceramic tiles stolen from the Inn at Little Washington. The tiles, valued at between $5000 and $10,000, were reported stolen on Feb. 26. A total of 250 tiles, with a value of $5 to $50 apiece, were to be used in the renovation of a lavatory at the Inn. “These are all one-of-a-kind, extremely rare tiles, said Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz. Capt. Jeffrey Brown of the Sheriff’s Office is in charge of the investigation. The forced entry of a residence behind a locked gate off Rt. 707 in the Slate Mills area was also reported. While the break-in was reported on Feb. 26, it could have occurred earlier, according to Sherertz. An inventory of possible missing items is being made. “Anyone who was in the area and may have seen anything is encouraged to call us,” said Sherertz. On Feb. 25, the Sheriff’s Office was called to the dumping facility off Rt. 522 at Huntly to investigate a strange find there. A C&P Telephone booth, complete with telephone, had been left at the facility by an unknown person or persons. Sherertz described the phone booth as an older model, with the telephone inside bearing a Maryland telephone number. It has been moved to the Sheriff’s Office, and C&P Telephone has been informed of the discovery.

Love is in the air as mating season arrives [Editor’s note: This is the first half of a two-part story on the courtship methods used by local birds.] The courtship rituals and displays a male bird uses to attract a mate are the same he uses to warn off an intruding rival. This fnakes feeder watching more interesting than usual at this time of year. In April, flocks of Common Grackles move north and make their presence known at feeders in the Virginia Piedmont. Soon after, an iridescent male can be observed fluffing out his feathers so that he looks like a recentlyshaken dust mop. On termination of this display, he will emit a high pitched and ineffectual sounding fleep. This fluffing of feathers by males — so curious to humans — is designed to impress the female with the iridescence of his purple, bronze and greenish plumage. It also suggests that the grackle is larger than he is. A larger size implies that he will be forceful in protecting her and resourceful at finding food for the young. The female finds this enticing; a male has singled her out for his attentions and future mating. If another male moves in too closely, the same display is f All Things Wild And ' Wonderful John Trott used to inform the intruder that he is not welcome. The bird watcher learns there is much more to feederwatching than identifying species. Courtship takes many forms of which singing is the most obvious. Early in February, I watched as chickadees chased each other through the limbs of the maple tree in the side yard. Was this a male chasing another male out of his territory or was he indicating his intent to mate with a female? It is difficult to determine. The chickadees know, however, and that is what is important. The female chickadee takes a more active role in courtship than a female Cardinal. This is true for all species where male and female are externally identical. Each has to recognize the other’s sexuality before the real business of pair bonding can begin. 1 March 3-< 3500 3000 2500 If Rappahannock 1$ 6od'$ Country, Why fire We Dumping On It? Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahatinock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.s19.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.s24.°° Name Address City. State Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannoclt News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: L J The Rappahannock Nenv (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 $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. A male Cardinal has no difficulty recognizing a female. At the turning of the year in December, the male often chased the female from the feeder if she moved in too close to his choice sunflower seeds. As winter edged toward spring, he not only tolerated her close proximity but cracked a sunflower and fed it to the lady. Later, he may begin to attack his reflection in a window; he perceives his image as another male intruding on his territory intent on stealing his mate. Other species known to engage in courtship feeding are chickadees (after they have chased each other through the trees), titmice and bluebirds. Careful observers may come up with additions to this list. Male Mourning Doves — those individuals with a distinct gray head — indicate amorous intent while winter still has a lock on the land. He begins to follow the seemingly reluctant female around, bobbing his head and making cooing sounds so softly that they are inaudible to humans. The female appeared disinclined to respond; she was just being coy. The lady wished to be sure of his serious intentions. Only resident, non-migratory species display courtship behavior at feeders. Birds such as Juncos and Whitethroated Sparrows will fly north to breed and perform courtship rituals at the place of nesting. Before flying south, they may practice singing a bit, but the full song, the most obvious and audible aspect of courtship, occurs after they have departed from wintering grounds. Some species that stay mated throughout the year, such as the Carolina Wren and White-breasted Nuthatch, don’t have to go through the elaborate ritual of courtship. The bond of these birds as pairs is already established and a bit of extra attention by the male takes care of the situation. They can get right down to business of nest site selection and since they haven’t spent time establishing the pair bond, these birds have first choice of safe nest sites. Antony wins approval BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals approved Richard Antony’s application for a 632 square foot, second-story efficiency apartment “with separation of use, and for not more than two people” in a building shared with his Long Mountain Nursery. The board approved the application, since it conformed to the county code 170-62F, which states an apartment is permissible if its area totals less than 25 percent of the main residence. With his main residence at 3400 square feet, the apartment was within the code. Antony said that he lived in the building for 10 years before he built another home nearby, and then used the first floor of his former home for an office. He plans for his wife’s sister and child to move into the apartment. Board member Martin Woodard said that the mixed use of the apartment bothered him, but “If he wanted to change it to a residence, it could happen without anyone knowing. It would be illegal, but no one would know,” said Woodard. Still, the board unanimously approved the apartment, based solely on the building being used mainly as a nursery. In other business, the board unanimously elected Alex Sharp as chairman, Sid Gottlieb as vice-chairman and Louis Zindel as Rappahannock County Planning Commission representative. The board adopted a budget of $4,400 for the year 2000. Advertising, at $2,000 was almost half of the budget; $1,000 was set aside for members’ salaries; $800 for travel; and $600 for office supplies. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING WARREN-RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOUNDARIES Warren & Rappahannock Counties are sponsoring a joint public informational meeting about a proposal to adjust the boundary between the two jurisdictions on Thursday, March 4, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Hall. Representatives from the Board of Supervisors and various County Agencies will be on hand to answer questions and to solicit citizens' input on the proposal prepared by the Commissioners of the Revenue for Warren & Rappahannock Counties. A map showing the existing and proposed boundaries will be available for inspection. The net effect of the proposal would be to increase the legal land area of Rappahannock County, largely to reflect the actual practice of residents and their current claims of residency. For additional information, please contact: Warren County Mr. John Smedley Commissioner of the Revenu 3 (540) 635-2651 or Mr. R. Edward Duncan County Administrator (540) 636-4600 BY ORDER OF: Rappahannock County Ms. Beverly Atkins ' Comni. jsioner of the Revenue (540) 675-3513 or Mr. John W. McCarthy County Administrator (540) 675-3342 I R. Edward Duncan, County Administrator and John W. McCarthy, County Administrator 2/24/99«2T CELLULAR/PCS SERVICE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors and the Rappahannock County Planning Commission are hosting a Public Forum on the subject of the possible expansion of Cellular Telephone/Personal Communications Systems (PCS) service in Rappahannock County, and the possibility of and need for the construction of towers to transmit and relay such signals. Representatives from the telecommunications industry will be on hand to discuss their industries’ capabilities and the infrastructure necessary to support their services. Issues such as the number, height, and location of towers will be discussed. The Board and Commission hope that this forum will lead eventually to the adoption of a new set of regulations within the Rappahannock County Code, in compliance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996, governing the placement of telecommunications facilities The public is invited to attend to express their interests and concerns. Of particular interest to the Board and Commission is the level of public interest in having cellular telephone/PCS services available and the publics concern about the construction of telecommunications towers. The meeting will be held at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 1999. Public school activities BY JAN MAKELA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • In fifth grade, students are preparing for book reports on biographies or autobiographies of Revolutionary War or Civil War figures. Since we live in a region filled with such historical significance, the students should have lots of fun with this project. • Fourth graders are preparing for a field trip to Mount Vernon on March 8. This will be the finale to their study of Colonial America. • Ms. Saxton’s class recently completed book reports on biographies of famous people. The students then created “bottle sculptures” of their books’ subjects. Come to RCES and check them out. • Well-known local artist, Merrill Strange, recently visited RCES as part of the Fun Fridays Art Program. She shared some of her painted tiles with the students, and then helped them as they painted their own. After firing them in the kiln at the studio, they were returned to the students. • Beth Wellemeyer and Pe&gy Schadler created incredible paper mache fish with Mrs. Vickers’ and Ms. Saxton’s fourth grade classes. They are displayed beautifully in the fourth grade hall. Stop by and take a look. • The RCHS Creative Writing Clas sponsored a “Young Writers Coffee House” at Ki Theatre on Feb. 19-20. The performances received rave reviews from the audience. M s Cummins deserves much credit for making this an annual event. • The RCHS Senior Class left on Monday, Feb. 22, evening for their class trip to Seven Springs, Pa. They returned Sunday afternoon....exhausted for sure. • At RCES Mrs. Genther’s class is studying the letter “V”. with lessons on volcanoes, violins, and vegetable seeds planted in gloves? I wonder how that works!!! • In kindergarten, students are studying dinosaurs, dragons and deserts, I’ll bet you can guess the letter that prompted those subjects! • If any of you sew and would like to help the RCHS Chorus continue the wonderful Renaissance evening as an annual event each December, please contact Janet Long at RCHS, 987-857£> or Jan Makela at RCES, 987-8259. Volunteers are needed to help make costumes. This will eliminate the need to pay large sums of money to rent them, and we will have them “in house” for future productions. • Don’t forget . . . • Artist-in-Residence, Kenny Marotta, will be at RCES from March 1-12 working with fifth through seventh graders helping them create poetry. • World of Music will be presented at 7 p.m. on March 4 in the RCES gym. The community is invited to attend. • The first phase of the new RCES playground will be installed on March 5. Stay tuned. STORAGE SHEDS Custom Built For You On Your Site ?x?x? Gable Reg. '977 10x12x9 Reg. 13S9 Wooden Playsets Kits or Installed. Call for PREE brochure! \CaH for brochure^ Offer expiree 3/13/09 and may not be combined with other discounts. PLAYSETS Backyard Tun & Leisure, Inc. | Stafford/ VA _540-720-52^2 Serving Virginia&Maryland ^00-504-927 2 At Rappahannock National Bank we’re making loans. We make big loans, small loans, and loans in between. 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Bill Fletcher honored BY IVAN USSACH Rappahannock News Contributing j Writer James W. “Bill” Fletcher III was honored by the Rappahannock Historical Society on Sunday afternoon for his vital role in bringing the county’s striking new historical map to life. Mr. Fletcher received print #1 of the limited edir ti°n map signed by map maker Eugene Scheel. Mr. Scheel, a noted historian as well as map maker, presented the map to Mr. Fletcher before a small group of appreciative Historical Society officers and members, after opening remarks by the Society’s president, Douglas Baumgardner. Mr. Fletcher told the assembled that it was “a pleasure and honor to have the Hampton Foundation involved to serve the citizens of Rappahannock County.” Like many fans of local history, Mr. Fletcher had been bothered for years by the lack of a precise county historical map. A grant from the Foundation finally made it possible to conduct the extensive research needed to prepare the map. Mr. Fletcher remarked after the ceremony that “history is being lost all the time” and that it had been “now or never” to support the map project. The Hampton Foundation, he said, works to benefit the community in Rappahannock and Fauquier counties, supporting local institutions like the public schools and fire departments. The new map, now available from the Historical Society, is hand-drawn and highly detailed, showing a great variety of features, from current structures and roads to sites of old ruins and Civil War skirmishes. To verify the map’s accuracy, Mr. Scheel spent countless hours interviewing county residents and walking the land. The map costs $15 on standard paper, and the signed limited edition version printed on special stock is available for $50. To purchase copies, contact the Society at 675-1163 or come by the Gay Street office. nMi Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn MAP PRESENTATION: James W. “Bill” Fletcher III receives first print of the limited edition county map, left to right, Douglas Baumgardner, Eugene Scheel, Mr. Fletcher III and Lucia Kilby. \ ... “A Hundred Thousand Welcomes” at Theatre A Hundred 1 housand Welcomes” is the translation of the Gaelic phrase “Cead Mile Failte” and the title of a program of Celtic music and dance to be held at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, March 13 at 8 p.m., in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day. The group MoonFire plays traditional instruments - fiddle, hammered dulcimer, flute, whistle and guitar. MoonFire will bring its musical talents to the Theatre, along with two young step dancers, to provide an evening of rousing reels, graceful airs and lively dancing. Formed in 1996, MoonFire (Elise Kress, Jody Marshall, Cathy Palmer) perform what one reviewer has called “power chamber-folk music.” They will be joined by harpist Ellen James. Vocalists in the group promise to sing some of Ireland’s best known songs, including “The Rose of Tralee and “Danny Boy” as well as other lovely, though lesser If =Tl OKEEDEN S Plant Hous£ ^ ^^^Saturda Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily House Plants, Gifts, Planting Supplies, Hanging Baskets and African Violets Pansies 12 packs (Save $1.68) Directions: From Sperryville. take Rt. 23IS for 12 miles, turn left on 642, go 1.5 miles. rUKlMlUKn . Name-Brand Manufacturers Buy direct • Save up to 50%, Iowa- than local stores. Before your next furniture purchase,cal I for price quotes or location nearest you. K>«iS)lMK Canada and 25 NOKlH CAROLINA FURNITURE CONNECTION Call 1-800/919-2555 for the location nearest you. known, melodies. Edmund Kavanagh has agreed to provide “a wee bit of blarney” for the occasion. The two dancers are Christa Palmer and Abbie Palmer. Tickets for the perfor mance on Saturday, March IS are $14 with reservation, $1E at the door (if available) Students 18 and under paj half price. To make reserva tions phone 675-1253 or sene e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Street EACH & EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! by the Avtex Retirees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police CHEST: $457 piaywt. call (540) 636-6166. If 1 Wakefield Country Day School AT HUNTLY (Preschool through 12th grade) Cordially invites you to attend an OPEN HOUSE Sunday, March 14, 1999 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. • Tour the school • Meet teachers, students, parents and administrators • Schedule admissions placement tests \ • Receive background information on thesschool's history, curriculum and philosophy • Review classroom and curriculum materials and texts For further information or to register, please call the School Office at (540) 635-8555 P.O. Box 739 • 1059 Zachary Taylor Hwy. Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 WCDS is accredited by the Virginia Independent School Association whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education Committee on Accreditation as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education. Wakefield Country Day School does not discriminate in admissions and hiring policies on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ethnic background, country of national origin or handicapped status. An end to trash problems? By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer As I drove up Route 231 Monday, I saw the same broken white plastic bag on the shoulder near Montpelier — oozing a bit more trash than it did the day before, and the day before that, and more than it did when I first noticed it thirty-two days ago. It was not the type of plastic trash bag that one would carry in a car to handle traveltrash; it was the kind that you would have at home for your kitchen waste. And it came from a fellow Rappahannock resident. John Kiser saw the same kind of trash bags as he traveled back and forth from Rappahannock to his “other life” in the city. He probably saw those bags at the urban end too, but somehow they don’t disfigure the psyche so much in that environment. In Rappahannock, the roadside trash stands in absolute contrast to the purity of the rural environment. Just do it! The scatter of burger wrappings, beer bottles and plasticbound collections of offal on the shoulder of the road assault the senses when viewed with a backdrop of Old Ragged Mountain. Where I passed the white plastic trash bag and muttered mild oaths under my breath, John Kiser stopped and collected the displaced garbage, and disposed of it properly. Where I counted the days that the trash resided on the roadside, John created a concept whose objective was the total elimination of roadside trash and the mind-set that causes it to be sown in the first place. John sought a means of enlightening the Rappahannock population to the dysfunction reflected in carelessly thrown garbage — his way of getting “a critical mass of people upset” by the trash on Rappahannock’s highways and byways. Others join in A first step, John thought, might be to find some money to pay people to pick up the trash, and then use the trash bounties for donation to community organizations. This scheme had the multiple benefits: people would be made aware of the significance of the trash problem; they would be “paid” to mitigate the trash problem and thus have some hands-on experience with this roadside blemish. And those payments would be reinvested for community Photos by Gerald Ichs LOOKING AROUND: Hunt Harris at the Waterfall Branch, Chester Gap. r John Kiser good works, hopefully providing the “collectors” with a double incentive. How would he get this approach from concept to reality? Rae Ross of Mountainside Market introduced John to Hunt Harris of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. Hunt was the facilitator for all things environmental, and was the right man for the job. Their cooperative effort led to last year’s first Trash Free Rappahannock (TFR) drive — an effort not only to clean up county roads, but to initiate the process of education and consciousness-raising. As John said, “If this county is our home, then every roadside is somebody’s room.” And who wants a trash-strewn room? Change the culture Hunt Harris believes that some 90 percent of the trash along Rappahannock roads originates from careless and unthinking residents, and that the long-term solution to the problem is not the Spring cleanup, but a fundamental change in the culture that accommodates such misdirected disposal. “We must change this from the bottom up,” he says. County citizenry must reject See TRASH, Page A6 1 i IF YOU FEEL LIKE THIS IS THE ONLY CONTROL YOU HAVE IN LIFE, WE CAN HELP. 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Happatjannorte J2etos Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Mary Beth Martin, Staff Writer Carl Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive 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) 675-333S 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, MARCH 3, 1999 Our View Pull together Concerned citizens will not let county roads become sullied with trash There comes a time to say, “Enough is enough!”And that’s just what a group of Rappahannock County citizens have decided about the growing problem of trash accumulating on our behutiful countryside. Led by John Kiser, the Trash Free Rappahannock (TFR) Project has won the unanimous endorsement of the Board of Supervisors. Others have joined up, including Hunt Harris of the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, Rae Ross of Mountainside Market and Hal McDermott and Jeff Light of the Rappahannock Lions Club. On the county government side, support has been offered by Administrator John McCarthy, Commonwealth's Attorney Peter Luke and Sheriff Larry Sherertz. The TFR Project is more than just a plan to clean up Rappahannock’s roadsides and keep them clean. It’s also about changing peoples attitudes about litter, coming up with incentives to keep our county clean— and when necessary, strict enforcement of the laws dealing with litterbugs. We applaud the efforts of all those involved in this new initiative! To most of us, it’s surprising that roadside litter and illegal dumps should become such a problem again — especially in such an environmentally-conscious area as Rappahannock County. But truth be known, there are still people out there who don’t see littering as a problem. That’s where the “education” component of the TFR Project will kick in. Those who persist in littering will get an attitude adjustment from the Sheriff’s Office, which has also bought into the project. It has been said that people are less likely to toss trash on a road where litter is not already present. That’s where we want to go with this project, and it certainly can be done. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Twenty-one contestants competed in this year’s annual Bland Music Contest held Sunday at The Theatre in Washington. Letters Trusties appreciated for fine work they perform My husband and I have a summer house here in Rappahannock which we visit off and on in the winter and share with another “older” couple. While on a recent visit, it was so nice to see those male trusties from the jail in and around town. They fit in well because they don’t have those bright colored suits that make them stand out, and they are so polite and helpful too. My family ran into the local thrift shop in Washington and Jean Alther was telling us that the two girls she had helping Support appreciated The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary wishes to thank members of the community for supporting the annual Valentine dinner held last weekend at RCES. Special thanks to Pat Jenkins, Juanita Atkins, Wanda Jenkins and Shirley Frye for the tireless hours spent preparing a delicious chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Thanks also to Raye Tupper, Principal of Rappahannock County Elementary School and David Alther. Without their help, preparations would not have gone smoothly. Our dinner guests were treated to some of the best desserts in the state of Virginia, all of which were prepared by members of the community who volunteered their time and energy to make the evening a great success. Thanks again and we hope you will join us at our next event. Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad that day were from the jail. They made the clothing so neat and tidy. They always seem so polite and helpful, they help to make a positive difference in the town. As spring approaches hopefully we will see more of their outstanding accomplishments, so we just want to compliment them for their fine work and mannerism. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jorgensen Washington, Va. & D.C. r 1 Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are appreciated and will be read with interest toward the newspaper’s editorial values. If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. DOWN MEMORY LANE r-Kum dauk issues OF THE rf APPAHANNOCK NEWS 30 Years Ago Thursday, March 6,1969 Miss Phoebe Green has retired from her position of accountant in the Treasurer’s Office of the College of William and Mary after 23 years. She has moved to her home at Amissville which she had built several years ago in anticipation of this day. Miss Green was bom and reared near Amissville and prior to •going to Williamsburg to her position at the college, she worked at Grayson’s Department Store in Warrenton as a bookkeeper and buyer. Cadet Lawrence Sanford Conners, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners of Woodville, has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant First Class in the Cadet i Corps of Frederick Military ‘Academy, Portsmouth. Cadet ; Conners is a member of the plains •men rifle and pistol club, wrestling tteam and the Spanish club. ;A Boy Scout Troop has been organized at Chester Gap for boys of that area, and has been assigned as Troop No. 80. The organizational meeting was held last Wednesday evening under the supervision of ,Hubie Gilkey and Floyd Lilly ’with 11 boys attending. Rappahannock’s Bobby Settle has i been named a member of the I District 10 All Star Basketball ;Team. Settle led the Panthers in • scoring, average and free throw per| centage. His 18.5 average was third »in the district. | Last Saturday’s snowstorm forced postponement of the 20th annual Rappahannock Point-to-Point Races to Sunday, March 9. Susan Baldwin was the outstanding salesperson in the recent magazine sales campaign conducted at Rappahannock County Elementary School. She sold more than $200. Second high salesman was Chucky Sisk and in third place was Franklin Williams. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 28, 1974 Gordon Thornhill, manager of Rappahannock Farmers’ Cooperative, Sperryville and Coop directors, Alan Stokes and James F. Massie attended the annual membership meeting Monday evening. Mr. Thornhill reported the volume of business during the past year topped a million dollars for the first time. Sammy Foreback of Flint Hill received his Cub Scout Wolf Badge and a Gold Arrow Point, also at the Cub Blue and Gold Banquet Monday. The Rev. B.G. Titchenell, Cubmaster of Woodville presents the badge to Sammy’s grandmother, Mrs. Robert Clatterbuck who in turn made the presentation to Sammy. About 60 scouts and parents attended the banquet. The Heart Fund campaign in Rappahannock will be concluded this weekend with a party Saturday evening, March 2 at the Flint Hill fire hall. Mrs. Paul Miller, co-chairman of the fund drive expressed apprecia tion to the citizens for their cooperation during the drive. The Castleton Homemakers met at the home of Mrs. Susan Henry on Feb. 13. Mrs. Debi Cannon will host the next meeting. Cassandra Frye, a senior at Rappahannock County High School assembled a bulletin board in observance of National Black History Week, Feb. 14-24. A workshop on making comhusk dolls was given Wednesday by Mrs. Charles Albright of Washington in connection with Homemakers Club activities. Mrs. Roberta Jackson, Rebecca Gatewood and Mrs. Ronald Wiley participated in the demonstration. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Mach 2, 1989 Savoring the moment, Eric Dunn and Anthony Porter display the Bull Run District trophy to the throng of Panther partisans who surrounded the team after they beat Strasburg, 56-52, and captured the title last Friday. Four of the five counties surrounding Rappahannock have adopted some sort of real estate tax relief for their elderly residents with limited income and limited assets. Rappahannock’s Board of Supervisors has asked the county’s residents to express their opinions on the idea at a public hearing March 6. The Rappahannock Women’s Club will have their annual fashion show on March 12 at KCF,S. This year s show, “Springtime Fantasies” will feature fashions from Frank’s and Warren Quality in Front Royal, Jack & Jill in Culpeper, Country Manor and Faith Mountain in Sperryville. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum Marshall Barbour was in charge of the trash pickup in the Town of Washington in the early 1950’s. The all-lady Town Council believed this was a necessary sen/ice for the town residents. The photograph was taken on Gay Street.

L JMZ I Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn TENNIS: Jennifer Gregg, of the United States Tennis Association, gives a lesson to sixth and seventh graders at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly. Tennis representative visited Wakefield Ms. Jennifer Gregg from the United States Tennis Association visited Wakefield Country Day School Wednesday, Feb. 24 to present its School Tennis Program to grades one through seven. The USTA program brings tennis to the nation’s schoolchildren and assists schools in putting tennis into their physical education programs. Mrs. Debbie Cooper, WCDS sports teacher, will be using Ms. Gregg’s suggestions and resource materials made available to her to further develop the student’s knowledge and enthusiasm for tennis. WCDS also plans on developing a competitive tennis program in the future. DEQ returns to tour Aileen BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Representatives of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and the county toured the Aileen property in Flint Hill for two hours on Feb. 24 trying to locate “hot spots” of contamination in the abandoned facility. County Administrator John McCarthy and County Attorney Peter Luke accompanied five DEQ personnel and Mike Williams of Joyce Engineering on a tour through the facility and property. “They wanted to see the ground and the relation of the wells to the stream and see if We can explain the contamination - vhy some spots appear fhot’ and others not,” Luke said. ! “They’re not convinced they know the point source of the contamination,” said Luke. “If they decide contamihation is under the building, then the floor can be sealed to protect the air.” f Over the past 10 months, the county, along with the DEQ, has tested the monitoring wells and residential wells. ! In December 1998, the county offered $150,000 to Aileen for the 36-acre property. McCarthy said the supervisors agreed in February to spend $10,000 more for additional .testing required by the DEQ. | By offering a bid for the facility, the county hoped to turn the abandoned 100,000isquare-foot facility from a deteriorating eyesore into an occupied, income producing property. The supervisors named Faith Mountain as one prospective tenant. More testing After their tour, Luke said the DEQ requested that only two holes, rather than the previous 12, be bored through the concrete floor near where a dry cleaning machine was once operated. The also wanted air samplings collected at the plant and at the Flint Hill 'Pentecostal Church. > Luke added that the DEQ Requested that the county “make a model of the subsurface fractured rock of the site and surrounding area to explain "how water traveled underground to surrounding wells. “We were particularly interested in seeing the first [1000 feet down gradient,” said ■Cheryl Herd, DEQ Volunteer ■Remediation Program project officer for the site, who visited [the property. j “If the DEQ is satisfied, •then it would record a {Certificate of Completion stating that the site was essentially cleaned up,” said Luke. ! At the request of the DEQ, {the county will submit a plan •to the Voluntary Remediation •Program that will list what {the county will do, such as provide carbon filtration for the •church and plant, and monitor Jthe wells on and off the site, {according to Luke. • John Ely, Volunteer ^Remediation Program {Manager, said this was an [exciting project for him since it [was the first site in the state •to go from the Brownfields {Program to the Volunteer ,Remediation Program. Tb make sure that the site did not fall within another program’s requirements, Ely said that the Northern Virginia Regional Office was checking the county’s application for the admittance to the volunteer program. “For once it looks like this is coming to a conclusion with the DEQ,” McCarthy concluded. Buffaloes roam around Casdeton • ••• BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Special Writer Kay Cannon has lived i n Castleton all his life. He is the retired postmaster o f Castleton, where he Ray Cannon worked tor 39 years. He built the home he still lives in 45 years ago. And he owns one of the largest ranches in the county, El Rancho Grande, situated on 500 acres. He breeds purebred Angus. Currently, he has roughly 90 cattle . . . and one buffalo. The buffalo showed up two weeks ago on its own. His son, James Cannon, came in from being out on the ranch and said to his dad, “What are you doing with buffalo out there?!” There are several buffalo ranches in our vicinity. Buffalo are raised primarily for their meat, which can be found in certain grocery stores and on menus at restaurants where buffalo burgers are sold. Buffalo meat is slightly sweeter and gamier than beef. The closest buffalo ranch is located in Eggbornsville, Culpeper County, three miles “the way the crow flies” away. The ranch is owned by Mike Spensrud. He owns roughly 35 buffalo. Recently, he had purchased some buffalo from a breeder in Manassas. 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Another decided it wanted to be all alone and was spotted near the intersection of Routes 729 and 640 near Viewtown. James Cannon observed, “He doesn’t want to be captured.” And the third, who has been nicknamed “Spooky” and is a female, found her way to El Rancho Grande. Spooky weighs about a half-ton. She has a sharp, razor back and she is a little on the thin size, as far as buffalo go. Three miles of woods separate the buffalo ranch from El Rancho Grande. And buffaloes can travel up to 30 miles per hour, so it probably did not take Spooky long to make her journey. James Cannon theorized that "fter Spooky had traveled so iar, she was probably, “Looking for some companionship.” Spooky seems perfectly content among the cattle. She has made herself a new home and has successfully blended in with the cows. But, of course, the owner wants her home where she rightfully belongs. To get Spooky home, she will have to be mildly tranquilized. 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Board From Page A1 Schools Superintendent of Schools David Gangel spoke about last year’s Standards of Learning test scores as being a base year for the school. The scores were changing the school’s mission, he said, with the present seventh graders having to pass the tests, including algebra and geometry, in order to graduate. “I don’t think the public understands the profound changes,” he said. “We have much to do at the high school.” In another matter, Gangel explained a change in school policy that would require nonresidents to pay tuition, the only exception being children of employees who were hired before Jan. 1. Even nonresidents who own property in the county will be required to pay tuition. The school census began March 1 and will continue until July 16, said Director of Pupil Personnel Helen Williams. Williams is in charge Collecting names, addresses and birth dates of all school age children. The state wanted the number of children in the county, including private school children and homeschoolers in order to apportion the sales tax to the counties, according to Williams. Meals and lodging tax A bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Miller passed the General Assembly allowing the county to charge a 4 percent combined occupancy and meals tax for establishments that do not separate their bills. The new legislation will take effect July 1. “Never has anyone worked so long for so little,” said McCarthy about Sen. Miller. He worked to have the bill passed and fought against the bed and breakfast lobby, which wanted 2 percent of the tax to go toward bed and breakfast advertising. Voting machines In a unanimous vote, the board approved purchase of a back-up voting machine for $6480. Since the county purchased identical machines within the past six months, a discount may be available, McCarthy said. Joint meeting During the evening meeting, the supervisors met with the Washington Town Council to hear public comment and vote on extending the town boundary around three lots divided by the town-county boundary line. Supervisor Ron Frazier of Jackson District and council member Rinehardt Lynch were absent. All of the supervisors and council members present voted in favor of requesting the boundary change. " Before the change can take effect, the Circuit Court must consider it, and then the U. S. Department of Justice will make a ruling. In all probability, the adjustment would be approved, but the process was not yet complete, according to Rappahannock County Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke. Other business • In executive session, Luke and McCarthy informed the board of the recent Virginia Department of Environmental Quality visit to the Aileen property. • “The landfill passed the DEQ inspections with flying colors,” said McCarthy. The site is only 35 percent full, he said, and should last about another six years. Maintenance of the landfill for February was $36,359.10. The board'voted unanimously to award Chantilly Express the contract for leachate hauling at 1.0137 cents a gallon. • The board approved a special exception permit for Susan Hoffman and Michael Biniek, owners of Belle Meade, to omit the previously approved octagonal building, move the school house back from Route 231; to build four cabins, and use a 100-year-old house on the property for overnight accommodations. Estes made the motion to approve the plan for Belle Meade Country Inn and School, subject to county code 170-65E and 170-63B, C and E, which sets standards for inns, as well as educational facilities. • McCarthy announced that Anderson had been elected Treasurer of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission. • The board approved $9,419.60 for the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company. 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Trash From Page A3 casual trash disposal as an acceptable alternative; litter laws must be enforced; and “local government and the business community must take the lead” in ensuring that aesthetically and environmentally acceptable waste collection and disposal alternatives are created and maintained in Rappahannock. With support from private citizens like Barney O’Meara and Buck Payne, and local officials like John McCarthy, Peter Luke and Sheriff Larry Sherertz, John Kiser and Hunt Harris know that the job can be done, and the process can be institutionalized. This year, support from organizations including the Rappahannock County Lions Club is evidence of such institutionalization. Lions Club president Hal McDermott and member Jeff Light are involved and positive. Hal said that the Lions Club got fully involved ... nearly all of its members signed up for this year’s TFR drive after Jeff reported to the membership on TFR plans and suggested Lions’ involvement. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 March 3, 1999 McCarron boots home twin winners Thornton Hill hosts races BY BETSY BARKER Rappahannock News Staff Writer SPERRYVILLE — The James W. Fletcher memorial ownqp-rider timber race at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point looked to be a good race on paper. Four evenly matched, experienced entrants ensured interesting copy. But three of the four fell. A onehorse race is a non-starter as a story. Never mind. The ladies’ timber division is always hotly contested. A report on the Mount Salem race would fill the news hole yawing before the journalistic hand. But ' /hen two riders fell off early in the 2 i/2-mile event, this time it was worse for story value: That was the entire field. The Thornton Hill Farm course was in top shape, dried from early week rains but yielding. Timber fences were neatly garnished with cedars, and starts were orderly. No one factor could be attributed to the five fallen riders unless it may be the customized adage: racehorses happen. “I don’t know what happened to everybody out there,” said Upperville’s Jim Whitner, who survived the war of attrition to win with Chatham Field. “I just stayed out of trouble. I saw Henry [Wood on Be Nimble] get quartered and fall. I just stayed up out of the way.” Eben Sutton and Bobby Kirk had fallen earlier, leaving Whitner alone on the lead. “Jim rode really well,” said his trainer Peter Walsh, himself a professional jockey. “I saw how all the others fell — they just got hobbled and came off. It happens sometimes. But Jim kept it together.” Chatham Field had to complete almost 1 1/2 miles of the 2 1/2-mile race alone, a difficult task for some horses. But the 8-year-old son of Sovereign Dancer, second to Be Nimble at Casanova Feb. 22, was an experienced winner over hurdles before converting to timber this season, and he looked happy to negotiate the second half of the course by himself. The ladies’ timber was even more of a debacle. Scratched down to two starters, the race nonetheless appeared competitive, with thirdand fourth-placed horses from Casanova set to duke it out again. But Wood Whistle hobbled and lost owner-rider Blair Waterman at the fifth of 14 fences, leaving Julie Gomena and Gorfen Letch alone to complete the 2 1/2-mile course. Gorfen Letch, last year’s Virginia hurdle champion and a 9-year-old campaigner, was less happy about being by himself on course. He refused the sixth fence after nearly blowing the turn to the downhill jump, and dropped Gomena on the turf. Outriders caught both horses quickly and the riders agreed to continue their race. Waterman had more ground to make up to re-enter the course where she had fallen, the rule, and speed carried Wood Whistle wide to the downhill sixth fence where Waterman fell again trying to straighten the horse. Gomena made it over, though, and was commended for keeping Gorfen Letch’s mind on his job for the remaining eight fences. It was Gomena’s first win. Far more exciting competition was found in the maiden timber race. Kinross Farm color bearers led the finishing procession one-two, with Bovari, Matt McCarron up, winning by 1 1/2 lengths at just second asking over timber. Second was stablemate Burghley Park, with farm trainer Neil Morris up. Mason Lampton Jr., 25, won his first race aboard his Waukey in the foxhunters’ timber. Lampton, a concrete business salesman based in Atlanta, travels to trainer Dorothy Smithwick’s Middleburg stable each weekend to hunt, train and ride. His father, Mason Sr., was a leading amateur steeplechase jockey through the 1960s and 70s, and his grandfather, Dinwiddie Lampton, won the first Iroquois Steeplechase (grade I) in 1941. Lampton said that he never considered riding steeplechases until this season. “I’ve hunted all my life,” he explained, adding that his father was master of hounds for the Midland Hunt near Columbus, Ga. “But I hadn’t thought of racing until now. I guess it works out that I’ve got some spare time, and, more importantly, some money to spend. It’s been terrific. What fun this is....” Waukey jumped well to lead wire-towire for a 15-length score. The 1 1/4-mile flat race was won by Frank Walther’s Noble Lineage, George Wood up, with Melissa Tokarz’s Nicholls and Matt McCarron taking the turf sprint. READY TO GO: Owner Jack Haynes of Culpeper readies Ringo for the Jack Bruce Memorial Hound Race. Kelly Corbin’s hornet won the mile long race for the sixth time in 7 years. r »■■■■.. ■■ ...... ■■ ■» i - m.*...... , , I Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Betsy Parker AND THEY’RE OFF! Foxhunters’ timber winner Mason Lampton starts the Rappahannock event, second from left, aboard his horse Waukey. Matt van der Woude, no. 1, placed third. Results Pony race. 3/8ths mile. Time: :36. 1. Summer, o/r Natasha Aylor; 2. Mango, o/r Chaslee Bateman. Foxhunters timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:59. Winning margin: 15 lengths. 1. Waukey, o/r Mason Lampton Jr.; 2. Clearedfortakeoff, o/r Rick Laimbeer; 3. Delightful Rink, o/Fetton Lea Farm, r/Matt van der Woude. 5 started, 1 lost rider. Open flat. 5/8 mile. Time: :56 2/5. Winning margin: 3 lengths. 1. Nicholls, o/Melissa Tokarz, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Oolong, o/James Cornwell, r/George Wood; 3. Tarus, o/Diana Cummings, r/George Kingsley. 9 started. Ladies timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 6:40. 1. Gorfen Letch, o/Sheehy Moffett Stable, r/Julie Gomena. 2 started, 1 lost rider. Open flat. 1 1/4 miles. Time: 2:28. Winning margin: neck. 1. Noble Lineage, o/Frank Walther, r/George Wood; 2. Really, o/Kinross Farm, r/Matt McCarron; 3. Trade Off, o/Diana Cummings, r/George Kingsley. 6 started. Maiden timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:59. Winning margin: 1 1/2 lengths. 1. Bovari, o/Kinross Farm, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Burghley Park, o/Kinross Farm, r/Neil Morris; 3. Virginia Volunteer, o/Joseph Rogers, r/George Kingsley. 5 started. James W. Fletcher memorial owner-rider timber. 2 1/2 miles. Time: 4:48. 1. Chatham Field, o/Rivendell Farm, r/James Whitner IV. 4 started, 1 fell, 2 lost rider. STABLE STARS: Above, Kinross timber runners match strides, with winner Bovari jumping at left, and Burghley Park on the right. LET US OUT: Entrants in the Jack Bruce Memorial Hound Race patiently await the start of the race. i

Church Activities L J County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 7 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. 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. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.tnYouth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Thursday: Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: • Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Lenton Service, Meeting 6:15 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. David and Dora Gheen celebrate 63 years Belated anniversary wishes to Ernest David and Dora L. Gheen who were married 63 years on Feb. 10. They have raised seven children, four boys and three girls, and 14 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Gheen also have 10 great-grandchildren and a number of step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. What stories this couple must have to share with their families. Our community recently lost a wonderful man. When we first moved to the area 10 years ago, Jack Settle, Sr. and his wife, Peggy were among the first to greet us at Amissville Baptist Church. We extend our sympathy to his loving family and many friends. On Saturday, Feb. 27 Randy, Kady, and I enjoyed having my parents, Betty and Denzil Canfield, and my sister and brother-in-law, Lynette and Ralph Wells, Sr., in for a birthday celebration for my dad who will be 72 on March 3. Happy birthday, Dad, and may God give us many more years together. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Toby Wildman whose birthday is also on March 3. Toby will be 15 years old this year. Belated birthday wishes go out to Lynne Zett who hit the big 5-0 on Saturday, Feb. 27. One last reminder that March 29 and 30 will be deleted from the school break for Rappahannock County students. Spring holiday will now begin March 31 and run through April 5. Plan now to attend the second annual St. Patrick’s Day By GLENDA GUM Fun Fair at Emerald Hill Elementary School scheduled for Friday, March 12 from 6 until 8 p.m. There will be fun and games for all ages such as cake walks, sand art and face painting. Donations are needed for the silent auction which will include a “Basket” from each grade level with a different theme. If you are able to contribute, please call Janet Bennett at 825-5484, ' Val Jessup at 937-3732, or you may leave a message at the school 937-7361. Dinner will be available from 5:30 until 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Jeffersonton Baptist Church will host its “United We Give” banquet on Sunday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper as a part of their “Jointly Building with Christ” crusade. There will be a children’s party for all children ages birth through fourth grade at the church. Volunteers are needed for the annual Ben Venue Kite Fly scheduled for Saturday, April 17. Please call Heidi Eastham at 675-3444 for more information. Thank you for having your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. Woodville residents welcome visitors Mrs. Ellen Welch of Flint Hill, Mrs. Ann Crowley of Warrenton and grandson, Jeremiah Hixon of Alexandria were Saturday guests of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson went to Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. this past week to attend the Beef Industry Convention. Happy birthday goes out to Flossie Wharton, who celebrated hers on Feb. 25. Her family and friends showered her with a party, cards, candy and flowers. Nikkie Alther returned home Sunday evening after spending a seven day ski trip to Seven Springs, Pa. with her Rappahannock senior class. She enjoyed the trip immensely. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill and Opie Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville. Bessie Norman had lunch Tuesday in Culpeper with her sisters, Kitty Bayne, Mildred Coughlin and Hazel Veltoven. Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Die Burke were Mr. and Mrs. John Suche and Mr. and Mrs. Butch Harris and Blake of Culpeper. Billy and Nina Fox of Luray were Sunday guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Wharton were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hitt and Nicholas and Kelley Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Ronald Atkins of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. K.M. Wharton, Cindy Wharton and Michael Wharton of Amissville. Richard Burke, John and Debbie Suche, Misty Hitt and Die and Michele Burke attended the Rappahannock Pointto-Point races on Saturday. Congratulations to Sooner, Tim Norman’s fox hound for winning fourth place in the Hounds Race at the Rappahannock Point-to-Point races on Saturday. On the 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke celebrated Lenten services underway Trinity Episcopal Church of Washington will host ecumenical services for Lent. The services will continue on Wednesday evening through March 24. Other churches participating are the Flint Hill Methodist, Sperryville Methodist, St. Peter’s Catholic, Reynolds Memorial Baptist and Washington Baptist. This year’s theme is “Images and Places on the Trek to the Cross.” A fellowship pot-luck dinner at 6:15 starts each gathering; the Lenten services begins at 7 and ends at approximately 8 p.m. Nursery care will be available at no charge. Everyone is cordially invited and welcomed! By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 their 32nd wedding anniversary with their son and daughter-in-law. The Woodville area youth, ranging from ages six to 16, participated in the annual Bland Musical Competition put on by the Rappahannock r Lions Club at The Theatre in Washington on Sunday afternoon. There were two competitions, elementary and high school. There were two categories in each competition, voice and instrumental. Winners from the Woodville area were Jami Gillis, who took first place in High School Instrumental (piano); second place went to Wendy Gillis in High School Instrumental (saxophone). Other contestants from this area were Steven Von Fange, violin; Kara and James Lofton, grandchildren of Mrs. Wilhemina Price and the youngest Taylor Light, age six. If you have news, please call Rena Burke at 987-8330. 1 Easter camp meeting planned at New Hope The New Hope Baptist Bible Church would like to invite you to their fourth annual Easter camp meeting April 4-11. The service times are Sundays 10 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; services from Monday until Saturday will be held at 7 p.m. There will be a ladies fellowship at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10. New Hope will host the Southeastern Independent Baptist Fellowship group on Friday, April 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be preaching each evening by Evangelist Dr. Floyd Brewer and others called from the floor. Preachers will be in attendance from Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and West Virginia. Also featured will be great gospel singing each night by the Davidsons, the Mondays, The New Hope Singers and others. The church is.located on the corner of Sons Road and Water Street in Sperryville. Everyone is invited. For more information call 987-8378. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 “That’s right, Matt...practice is tomorrow at two. Don’t forget...Spread the word!” Spread the WORD Youngsters seem to be experts in communication with their peers. They remember what is important to them and pass It on to their friends without fail. There 'ore, it is crucial that we as parents give them wholesome and correct messages. So many dangerous messages are available so easily and readily today that, as busy parents, we need to really be creative in order to have enough quality time with our children. For example, have dinner as a family. It is a prime time for sharing how youngsters feel about what they learn. Another excellent way to spend quality time together and to help your youngster make meaningful friends is weekly worship. The positive knowledge your child gleans there will act as armor as he or she Is bombarded with the negativity encountered during the week. Go plan to worship this week...and spread the word. Sunday Matthew 22:25-40 Monday Matthew *:S-I5 Tuesday (nMaiti 4:2-18 W'daodat 5:7-20 Thursday Jude 17-25 Friday Puli* K5 Sal u relax Psalm 86 Scnptufms SatacJwf by Th9 Amncsn Socmty Copyngnt ’999 Ke*terW«ians Newspape' Servica*. P 0 Bo* 8006 Oanottesv**. 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Mrs. Butler returns after 10 day trip Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz of Bushwood, Md., Mrs. Ike Piekes of Ashton, Md. and Mrs. Alice Butler returned home on Saturday after a 10 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to Columbia, Panama Canel, Costa Rica, Grande Cayman and Mexico. ' Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Mrs. Vickie Beatty and son, Robbie of Front Royal and Mrs. Kim Vest of Flint Hill. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Saturday and Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. ' Sunday visitors of Mrs. Keyser were Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Fincham and Allen. Sunday, March 7 at 4 p.m. a Y2K forum will be held at the Washington Baptist Church. For more information 1— — I f T-p By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 contact Rev. Phil Bailey at 675-3336 or 675-2950. The Trinity Church Garden Guild in Washington is sponsoring its second annual garden sale on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, under the big tent opposite the church. Proceeds will benefit a new garden on the Middle Street side of the church, opposite The Inn. Residents are urged to mark their calendars for this special event. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Jean Dodson of Sperryville and Mrs. Betty Walters of Washington entertained with a birthday party luncheon at the home of their parents, Vergil and Mary Atkins in Sperryville to honor their father on his 82nd birthday. Twenty relatives attended to Wish him many more years of good health and happiness. Happy birthday to Mrs. Sandra Jenkins, who will have her day on Monday, March 8. Our condolences to Arthur Smoot of Flint Hill, Clabert Smoot, Harvey Smoot and Billy Smoot of Washington on the passing of their sister, Mrs. Carrie Kines. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. On Saturday the Men’s Brotherhood of the Washington Baptist Church will be making another mission trip to Pennsylvania to complete work on transforming a Jewish Synagogue to a Baptist Church. A group will be leaving from the church at 6 a.m. on Saturday. Anyone who would like to go help is encouraged to call Bill Welch at 675-3097. On "Wednesday, March 3, the Lenten services will continue at Trinity Episcopal Church beginning with a potluck supper at 6:15 p.m. The service is hosted by Reynolds Baptist of Sperryville with speaker, Robert Lang and music will be by the Washington Baptist Church. The weigh down workshop has been moved to Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Have a great week! S. McBride to sign new book at garden sale Congratulations to Scott McBride on his recent book Landscaping with Wood. Scott will be on hand to sign the new release Saturday, April 24 at the garden sale at Trinity Episcopal Church. ■ The Old Sperry\ Ille Bookshop will host a program of Irish music and dance on Sunday, March 7 at 2 p.m. Admission is free. The bookshop is located on Main Street in the heart of the village. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Swindler family upon on the passing of Mrs. Emma Swindler on Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 4 at 11 a.m. at the Sperryville United Methodist Church with interment at Sperryville Cemetery. The Sperryville United K r Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on March 7. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Reynolds Memorial Baptist and Sperryville Methodist are participating in the annual Lent services held each Wednesday at Trinity Episcopal Church. A fellowship pot-luck dinner will be held at 6:15 p.m.; the Lenten service begins at 7 and ends at approximately 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. The Administrative Board of the Sperryville United Methodist Church met Thursday night at the church. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Buck Payne, Gray Armistead, Mrs. Phyllis Swindler, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland and Mrs. Polly Aylor. Guests during the past By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 week of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins were Rev. John K. Burke of Rixeyville, Eddy Bennett of Luray, Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fincham, all of Culpeper, Mrs. Ethel Jenkins, Connie and Randy and Timmy Weakley, all of Aroda, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Russell Cave of Boston. Also Ms. Barbara Adolfi, Mrs. Lillie Corbin, Mrs. Frances Corbin, Mrs. Aline Johnson; Mrs. LeeAnna Wharton, Mrs. Cecil Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin, Ronnie Jenkins, Bo Grigsby, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker, Mrs. Hazel Deal and Pam, David Smoot, Mrs. Bonnie Sue Baldwin and Ashleigh Baldwin: Miss Heather Aylor of Culpeper was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor. Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Public school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, March 8: Scrambled eggs/toast or Cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 9: Egg Mcmuffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 10: Bagel/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 11: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 12: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch, Monday, March 8: Sausage and cheese pizza, This month’s almanack March’s forecast according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack calls for both temperature and precipitation to be average. Weather watch: Fair, breezy, cool (2-4). Look for colder days and snow showers (59), then fair, breezy, cool (1012), followed by light rain, with flurries, colder (13-16). More rain or snow showers (17-19), with clear, cool (20-21). More rain or snow (22-23), followed by a period of rain (24-27), the month going out like a lamb fair, mild (28-31). Expect stormy weather 5-7 and 13-16. Full Moon: Following the month of February with no Full Moon, March has two, as did January; the first, known by some as the Sap Moon when maples in the sugar bush start to burgeon producing sap for syrup, occurred on the 2nd at 1:58 a.m. E.S.T.; the second, occurred at 5:49 p.m. JS.S.T., is called a Blue Moon. » Special notes: Beware of possible March winds during the month. Welcome spring on the 20th as the sun enters the House of Aries at 8:46 p.m. E.S.T. Observe Palm Sunday Pn March 28. iV March is Poison Prevention Month. Be sure to Secure such items so that inquisitive children cannot have access to them. Also, 'learn what measures should be taken in the event of accidental exposure. On St. Patrick’s Day, 'Wednesday, March 17, join in the wearing of the green and Tollow the advice of many who swear by getting potatoes in the ground on that day, the .ground being dry enough. mini pretzels, choose two: steamed broccoli, com on the cob, choice of fruit. Tuesday, March 9: Hot dog on bun, oatmeal raisin cookie, choose two: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans. Wednesday, March 10: Grilled ham and cheese, brownies, choose two: french fries, green beans, choice of fruit. Thursday, March 11: r Cheddar cheese/crackers, homemade potato soup, choose two: curly fries, strawberry jello salad, apple pixie pie. Friday, March 12: Cheeseburger on bun, choose two: french fries, green beans, choice of fruit. RCHS Monday, March 8: Cheddar cheese and crackers, homemade potato soup, onion rings and fruit or french bread pizza, onion rings and fruit. Tuesday, March 9: Steak nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, apple pixie pie or com dog, chicken pattie on bun. Wednesday, March 10: Chili boat/cheese, stuffed spud/cheese, green bedns, corn muffin and crackers or cheese pizza, potato rounds and fruit. Thursday, March 11: Taco’s/bread sticks, lettuce and tomato, french fries, jello salad or meat ball sub, tuna salad on bun. Friday, March 12: Spaghetti, tossed salad, buttered corn, hot garlic bread, or chicken pattie on bun, ham and cheese sandwich. Upcoming Events Membership dinner, meeting set Rappahannock Farmers Association will hold their annual meeting and membership dinner on March 6 at 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. Membership may be obtained the night of the dinner for only $35. There will be a brief business meeting followed by a guest speaker, Chris Miller from Piedmont Environmental Council. His presentation will be on purchasing development rights. For more information call Jane Naramore at 937-5367. Girl Scouts to sell cookies Troop 2021 will be selling Girl Scout cookies on Saturday, March 6 at the Flint Hill Post Office from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. Open house at Wakefield Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly is holding an open house on Sunday, March 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. Wakefield is a non-sectarian, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college preparatory day school. This is a good opportunity to tour the school, meet students, faculty and parents. For more information contact Mrs. Connie Lalonde at 635-8555. Dance at Amissville A dance sponsored by the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be held March 20 at the fire hall. Music will be by Cool Water Express. Proper dress is required, no holes in jeans and shirts must have collars. April Kite Fly slated The annual Ben Venue Kite Fly has been scheduled for April 17. Volunteers are needed and any interested organizations wishing to set up or participate should contact Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. Hatha Yoga classes underway Hatha Yoga classes are currently underway at Moose Hill Farms near Slate Mills, in two six-week sessions. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Morning sessions will be held Mondays from 9 to 10:30 a.m., and evening sessions on Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Classes combine stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises to tone the nerves, muscles, glands, ligaments and joints. The results include reduced stress and increased flexibility and strength, simultaneously calming and energizing the mind and body. Tb register or for more information contact Ivan Ussach, certified instructor at 987-8872. Call early, as space is limited. Make up days announced The Rappahannock County Public Schools will use March 29 and 30 as regular school days to make up for two days missed in January. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road office in Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 8257391 (TDD). Annual Kid's Day planned The Rapidan Chapter of Trout Unlimited is planning its annual Kid’s Day on the Rose River for Saturday, March 20 near Graves Mountain Lodge. The day will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to all children ages 12 and under. For additional information call Marcia Woolman, President of Rapidan Trout Unlimited at 540-253-5545. Music, poetry at bookshop A program of Irish music and poetry will be held on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Rappahannock artist Ned Bittinger will play his Celtic harp, and there will be Irish songs and poetry readings. For more information call the Old Sperryville Bookshop at 987-8444. The bookshop is located on Main Street in the heart of the historic village. Second annual garden sale set The Trinity Church Garden Guild in Washington is sponsoring its second annual “Great Spring Garden Sale” on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, under the big tent opposite the church. Proceeds will benefit a stunning new garden on the Middle Street side of the church, opposite The Inn at Little Washington. The finest local vendors will once again offer beautiful rare trees and shrubs, Virginia native plants, Japanese maples, rhododendrons, reblooming iris, azaleas, herbs, annuals and perennials. Tomas Fernandez will display recent examples of garden sculpture, Scott McBride will sell and sign his just-out book Landscaping with Wood, and Merrill Strange will offer cachepots made especially for the sale. Come buy and beautify. Activities at Ragged Mountain The following activities are scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center or more information may be obtained by calling Hunt Harris at the center, 987-336$. Saturday, March 13 “Second Saturday Series” of hikes to the headwaters of Rappahannock River watershed tributaries in the Shenandoah National Park. Meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 between 8:30-9 a.m. and bring layered clothing according to the weather of the day and food for self. Back mid-afternoon. Destination: Hazel River area, including bluffs and “cave” by waterfall. Wednesday, March 17: Rappahannock River Basin Study Commission, 11 a.m. in Fredericksburg at the Fredericksburg Sheraton. Contact: Chris Bracket, D.E.Q., 804-698-4093. Saturday, March 20 Rappahannock/Hazel River Watershed Network...Plans for Watershed Tour (s), Water Monitoring and Stream bank Restoration Efforts...Plans for “Water Month” in May in the county, including National River Clean -up week and Water Music Festival. Meet at Extension Office in Washington, 10 a.m.to noon. Cloverbud camp scheduled There will be a 4-H Winter Cloverbud camp March 2728 at the Northern Virginia Educational Center in Front Royal. Interested children ages 5-8 years may pick up a registration form at the Rappahannock Extension Office or Rappahannock County Elementary School. For additional information call 675-3619.

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Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday General Classified 5:00 p.m. Monday Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday r EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elaerliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m Monday following the date of publication The Times will not accept liability for its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable tor the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept 22 Rentals Houses J 3 BR, Brick, full bsmt C AC/heat. 5 acres. $875/mo NS, Lease, a dep., & refs. Sperryville, Va 1-800-385-9860. FARM HOUSERappahannock County, excel, cond. $750/ mo. Also, Winchester Street in Warrenton. $2200 /mo. Credit Check 8 Security deposit req Olafsen Realty 540347-1505. WASHINGTON VA beaut stone house on horse facility, 2BR, 1BA, elec heat, W/D, 2 porches, $850. 540-675-3228 snared Housing MALE HOUSEMATE needed to share house in Rapp. Co. $390+ VS> utils. W/D, AC avail. 540-675-2068, Iv msg. HISTORIC MADISON’S BARBERSHOP. Main Street, Warrenton, for rent. Only licensed Barbers need apply. Call 540-347-1942. /-----\ 200 Auctions \ LARGE ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE AUCTION SUN., MAR. 7 12 NOON Viewing Sat. 10-4 Sun. 9 till Auction Culpeper Auction Center (VAF#255) 12282 Spenyvie Pke.Cutieper VA This auction features numerous items from Adelphi, MD, Herndon & Culpepr, VA estates consisting ol well over 100 lots ol antique furniture (lots of Victorian & earlier pieces), large selection ol glassware, plus hundreds ol collectibles ind. old lightning rods, selection of dolls, plus numerous other. No Buyer's Premium. For info: (540) 825-9045 CulAuction@aol.com www.culoeoerauction.com 'r ” ” ■> 252 uvMtoek ___ BLACK ANGUS BULLS $800 & up. Delivery avail El Rancho Grande Farm 540-9374900 /-—--s 208 Auctions v.J Williams&Willtams RKAL KSTATK Auctions (918) 250-2012 Seven Springs Farm, Culpeper, VA - 483 acs. selling in 12 tracts from 16 to 76 acs. Centrally located in Culpeper Co., these country estates include excellent building sites,. rolling pastures and miles of Cedar Run Creek. The beautifully wooded hillsides provide great views of surrounding countryside. Located off Hwy. 15 just 4 miles southwest of Culpeper, 1 hour from Charlottesville via Hwy. 29. Directions: From Culpeper take Hwy. 15S approx. 4 mi. Property on right; look for .? board fence along entire property cr yellow signs at both entrances. Sale: 1 p.m. Fri., Mar. 26 at Tract 12. Open: Property can he driven and/or walked over daily from 9 a.m. to 6 pan. starting Mar. 1. For more info: Gary (918) 250 2012 x234. VA Auction #2907002656 Farm Equipment > WANTED TO BUY usee farm tractors in runninc cond. or not runninc cond 540-657-9910. Hay tttraw < r—4 HIGH QUALITY TIMOTHY HAY Kept inside barn 4x5 ft round bales & square bales Can Deliver Call 703-754-7251 282 Lawn SNAPPER RIDINC Mower , $175, wooc extension ladder $3( obo Call 540-937 5678. S3S3E3E3E3 208 Auction* r-> 252 Livestock .:■■■ ■■:.> Fleetwood Cattle Corp, Delaplane, VA and Oakdale Farm, Upperville, VA will sell at Virginia Livestock LLC, Front Royal, VA. Firday, March 12, 6:30 PM. Spring calving Angus & Angus/Simm heifers and Angus cows, Fleetwood and Oakdale Purebred Charolais herd bulls. 540635-5511 TWO STEEL Buildings, Engineered Certified. 40x65 was $11,488 now $5,952. 40x40 was $7,440 now $4,170 Must sell, can deliver. 1-800-292-0111. WEDDING Invitations, Announcements, Accessories, Social & Commercial Printing Thermograthy, Call Sarah Latham for Appoint. 540-937-4410. f 294 Giveaways V_-. / BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE TO GOOD homeelectric range, built-in; dishwasher; old electric organ. All work good. MATURE Responsible Live-in needed for 3 school aged boys, care, cook & light housekeeping, 3BR Apt included in compensation, must have drivers Lie. & Ref. 540-3473367 or 703-284-3721. — 470 Tributes v In loving memory of Nellie Sisk Who left us March 3,1996 God has called..Jhe mother and grandmother we loved so much. You are gone from are sight and from are loving touch, but we will never forget you, the one we still miss and love so very much. Children, Grandchildren, & Great Grandchildren. r il1 w c, AUCTION 10 a.m., Saturday, March 6 at the gallery. Rt. 211, Amivsville, VA Were full ayain -- lots and lots of snuilLs of all sorts, plus furniture of all a fits and shies! Selling will he a small estate from Inlet, VA. and the inventories of several antn/ue dealers You'll find somethin# if interest this time: *** appnnimatelx IS DECOYS A CARVED RIRDS *•* GUNS Rem mdl IKK) 12 ga aulo: Coll Liwman III 357 mag revolver. Martin mdL 336.330 lever actiun nlle: 2 Fumunns 36cal. black powder ptsiok Lois OLD TOYS & 1KAINS (dolls. Lionel. Stieff. Marx, Ideal, etc.) Mnou; & MOD ICRNITI RL PA11R. LOTS U S & FORLKiN COINS one GOLD) & STAMPS LOTS HAND & POWLR IDOLS- PTC ***** AND A WHOLh LOTMORL MIB old slock Aikinuc Impenal pump globe: 2 Tennessee quills: Hooked mgs: Yellowwaie: laistieware: Majolica Old Carnival glass. Nippon: lamoges. and quite a bn more. inc. many old primitive country smalls Many boxes still unpacked - many mure surprises soil undiscovered' TKRMS: Cash or good cheek with ID No Buyer's Premium Hood arrved '' Ifrax all ahead m case of snow or icy mad conditions' Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. SSf P.O. Bo* 178 • Amiss ville, VA 20106 y (540) 937-4142 ut af»330 Fa color photos ns* our mb sue www bpauchons com E-mat bpa&ttOalwavenet l [490 hT 1 School Board Budget Hearing 1999-2000 School Budget A public hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES Library to receive public comments on the School Board's 19992000 school budget. The budget includes a funding request of $4,569,169.39 from county funds and the total proposed budget is $7,712,116.05. 2/24/99 #242601 r~---> 605 Automobiles l J BMW 1978 530I- Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drivel $1000/ obo. 540-351-6046. DODGE SHADOW ’92. 5spd, 94K mi., 4dr, white, like new, & Immaculate $3700 FIRM, Call 540-937-7912. Ports A ^ Accewortesj Sonny s Auto Parts Usedkarts tor cats & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parte Instated (it purchased here) Over2,000 cars and trucks at al times We Buy & Sel running cars and trucks Cpei Man- Sat95‘CteBd Su\ Located Rt 229.5 mies pasl Q4*per High Sdtd 895-2571 FORD 93 F250 4WD ext cab, loaded, good condition, $9300/ obo. 540687-3701. '89 S-10 Tahoe Blazer - 4x4, auto, 4.31 V6, all extras. $4500. Call 540-439-9139 Days, 540-439-0722 evenings Apartment Living CHECK US OUT AT BELMONT I V'J & 2 B«droos» itwlmied in it'! Shop y/Sinsfgtocy puli-cor di y/ Exercije»’<>*n»'Ct»fi rooms I Astfviltss y'' And Mitth Mort / Van Transportation Senior Apartment Community with Active Senior in Mind! ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL 540-371-8212 TDD: 1-800-828-1120 Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm 2600 Cowan Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA *See Leasing consultant for details & WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? 1-800-852-4797 Apartment Living Brand New Apartments m CULPEPEF COMMONS 1 S1H.75U 2 §21,400 3 §24,100 4 . . §26,750 5 §28,900 :_6_ —831.050_ To gu.Myyoo, «*om. mu.l bo lo.i Tjfl cn bio chort mm. oo Sw numbOI o< poisons hying ■nib* apoibnont • l« i bedroom apartment homes • Fully equipped kitchens • Gas heating and hot water Walkowall carpeting • Walk in closets with linen shelvin • Pool, clubhouse and fitness center • Private bakojiies/patios Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy, Left on Belle Ave. to a right on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart. 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 KSI Tel(540)829-8595 Fax (540)829-8596 Professionally Managed by KSI Management Corp. MaXaTJMM>nM Legal Notices PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-2 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 22, 1999, at 7:30 p m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SUB #99-03-01 Application by Claybert Smoot to create a parcel of approximately Vi acre on Tax Map 20A-1, Parcel 5 leaving a residue of approximately 9/10 of an acre. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 3/3, 3/10 & 3/17/99 By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator #244383 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 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 Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 5, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider.the following application: SE #99-02-01 Joseph and Roxanne Miller, owners of Tax Map 2, Parcel 14C, Wakefield District, zoned “A" - Agricultural, (through their agent, John Delmare) desire to subdivide 164.6026 acres into six (6) parcels. Use allowed under Section 170-36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code - Residential lot development greater than three(3) lots cumulative since 1973. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for 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, March 17, 1999 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 Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 3/3, 3/10 & 3/17/99 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator #243500 I I L l ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Knowledge of AP, AR, Payroll & Job Costing. Timberline and construction exp. helpful Send resume and salary history to: Miller Brothers 6583 Merchant PI., Suite 306 Warrenton, Va. 20187 No Phone Calls Please ELDERLY CARE In your home. C.N.A. and CPR certified. Night Shift. (540)341-0342 STONE MASON Stone, brick mason custom work. 18th century restoration. No job too small. 540-543-2190

EMPLOYMENT Responsible for cleaning/ laundry/ ironing for family of 4 in Fauquier County. Must be hard working,, honest, dependable and experienced, with excellent references. MondayFriday, 3-4 hours per day. Pay per hour. Call 540-788-1259. smpKpjrmevn ....-a m ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE A large International Company is currently interviewing for two (2) careerminded individuals in the local area. WE PROVIDE: Up to 30k-40k, 1st year • Health, Life, Dental Insurance plus 401K Savings • Stock purchase • Three weeks expense paid training, ■ and on the job training * • Merit promotions, ' mgmt, possible 7 within lyr. • GUARANTEED INCOME TO START IF YOU PROVIDE: m • Strong desire to succeed • Excellent public relations skills • Competitive, sports -minded track record For confidential personal interview call: Mr. Travis 1-800-255-2832 BARBERS Historic Madison’s Barbershop, Main Street, Warrenton, for rent. Only licensed Barbers need apply. Call 540-347-1942. HOUSEKEEPER Middleton Inn Washington, VA Needed for award winning Bed & Breakfast. Experience preferred. Weekend work necessary, 540-675-2020 LIFEGUARDS Daytime hours available immediately. Weekends/evenings. Great for college students. Call Cherish Fast Aquatics (540) 349-4858 NATURAL FOOD STORE NEEDS CLERK Knowledge & experience in nutrition, retail sales, herbs, vitamins, groceries a must. Responsible, , creative individual need only apply. 2030 hrs/wk. ThursdaySunday. Bring resume to Lisa or Shelly. 5 Diagonal St. Warrenton, Va. Fax 540-349-4134 SEASONAL HELP NEEDED To work in wholesale nursery. Must be able to load and unload trucks and do other nursery work such as watering and planting. (540) *347-1677 Construction SOILS/CONCRETE FIELD TECHNICIAN Immediate need for full-time Soils/Concrete Field Technician to work out of our Leesburg, VA office. Must have EXPERIENCE and a vehicle. Excellent benefits and room for advancement. Please call or send resume to Paul at: Schnabel Engineering 751 Miller Drive SE, #C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 _ Fax:(703)589-1246 HOUSEKEEPING WORKER The Rappahannock Health Department located In Washington, Virginia is accepting applications for a housekeeping worker. Applicants must have previous experience in custodial duties. This is an hourly position, 10 hours per week. Salary based on experience. Please submit state application to Teresa Hutchens, Business Manager A, 450 N. Madison Road, Orange, VA 22960 or call 540-672-1291 for more information. Applications must be received by March 10,99. SOUTHERN STATES Opportunity With I Abiding Farm Supply Dealer!_ DRIVER Leading farm supply dealer seeks reliable driver. Good driving record and CDL required. We offer competitive salary hours and benefits. No phone calls please. Please apply in person at: S.S. Front Royal 50 Water St. Front Royal, VA 22630 EOE/M/F/D/V INFORMATION/EDUCATION COORDINATOR Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District seeks qualified applicants for a \ part-time position (24hrs wk) responsible ^ for providing leadership and coordination for the District's Information and Education Programs. Responsibilities include publications, workshops, special events, and developing presentations. Successful candidate will be computer literate, will possess a degree in communications or related field or have equivalent related experience, and should have demonstrated writing skills. A background in agriculture or natural resources is preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Call Culpeper SWCD for application materials 540-825-8591 or come to 351 Lakeside Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 Deadline for applications is 4pm, Monday, March 22,1999. EOE REPORTER AND MANAGING EDITOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE Rappahannock News * Part-time/Full time * Flexible hours/schedules * Experience necessary, must be able to cover local county government news; general news assignments and/or features Send resume and clips to; Barbara Way land Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 Shenandoah National Park ARAMARK- SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, INC. (An authorized concessionaire of The National Park Service) We are hiring NOW for the 1999 season. We have jobs at SKYLAND, BIG MEADOWS LODGE, AND BIG MEADOWS WAYSIDE located along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Aramark now offers a Health and Life Insurance Program to HOURLY TEMPORARY employees. Cashier Cook Cocktail Server Desk Clerk Dishwasher Server Bellman Housekeeper Bus Set up Hostess Pantry/Salad Bar Worker Gas Station Attendant WE OFFER: Competitive Wages Bonus Program On-site Housing (based on availability) Health & Life Insurance Program Please call for application forms and to set up an interview- (540) 743-5108 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE/M/F/D/V Obituaries Emma Swindler “Iny” Mrs. Emma Estes Swindler, 89, of Sperryville , more affectionally known as “Iny”, died on Feb. 28 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was born in Sperryville on March 8, 1909 to the late James A. and Ella Hyde Estes. Mrs. Swindler ran the oldest and finest seasonal fruit stand in Sperryville. She graced thousands of people with her enthusiasm and sparkling eyes. Her repeat customers were endless over the years. Her children and grandchildren were the “pride” of her life. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Addison Lee and Joan Brown Swindler Jr. qf Hanover, Pa. and James Edward and Phyllis Ann Swindler Sr. of Sperryville; three granddaughters, Barbara Dawn Swindler of Hanover, Pa., Natalie Ann Hathaway and Bobette Swindler, both of Sperryville and two grandsons, Michael Lee Swindler of Carlisle, Pa. and James Edward Swindler II of Sperryville. Additional survivors include a sister, Margaret Estes Devers of Sperryville; three great-granddaughters, Sara and Emma Hathaway and Hazel Addison Swindler and three great-grandsons, Colton and Trenton Swindler and James Edward Swindler HI. She was predeceased by tier husband, Addison Lee Swindler Sr.; a son, William Estes Swindler; four brothers and a sister. The family will receive friends Wednesday, March 3 at Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 4 at Sperryville United Methodist Church at 11 a m. with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Interment will follow at Sperryville Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to the Sperryville United Methodist Church or the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Gene Meredith Former resident Gene Autry Meredith, 57, of Shenandoah, formerly of Rappahannock County, died Monday, Feb. 22 at his residence. Mr. Meredith was born Nov. 14, 1941 in Lee County, to the late Edward Stanley and Mable Harless Meredith. Survivors include one son, Greg Meredith and wife Dawn of Shenandoah and two daughters, Sharon Dwyer and her fiance, Melvin of Madison and Rhonda Foster and husband Mike of Haywood. Also surviving are six brothers, Hughie Meredith of Woodville, Thomas Meredith of Culpeper, Leonard Echol Meredith of Madison, Billy Meredith, Larry Meredith and Robert Meredith, all of Reva. Additional survivors include nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Feb. 27 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Tim ! Atkins officiating. Interment followed Qt ’ Sperryville Cemetery.* Pallbearers were Nathan Harrison, Steve Berry, Ronnie Putman, Jeremy Meredith, Eric Meredith and Justin Purgason. Margaret Lee Born in county Margaret Louise Hunter Lee, 62, of Richardsville died Monday, Feb. 22 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was born May 5, 1936 in Rappahannock County to the late Thomas William Hunter Sr. and Mary Eliza Jackson Hunter. Mrs. Lee attended Ebenezer Baptist Church and was a member of Hospice of the Rapidan. She is survived by her husband, William Henry Lee; one daughter, Barbara Jean Lee and three sons, Donald Nugene Lee, Ronald Eugene Lee and William McKinley Lee, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include one sister, Mary Ann Scott of Culpeper; seven brothers, Richard Hunter of Culpeper, Thomas Hunter Jr, George Hunter and Marvin Hunter, all of New Jersey, James Hunter and Joseph Hunter, both of California and Harris Hunter of Guam; 10 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. She was predeceasfed by two brothers, Robert Hunter and Johnny Hunter. 1 Funeral se'rvices were con(Jja^ted Feb. 27 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John Moorefield and Rev. Billy Scott officiating. Interment followed in Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Charles Nethers Born in Woodville Charles Henry Nethers died Jan. 13, 1999 in San Diego, Calif. Mr. Nethers was born June 2, 1919 in Woodville, a son of the late James Robert Nethers and Christie Ellen Hawkins Nethers. Mr. Nethers served in the United States Navy as a Chief HMC and the World War II and Korean wars. Mr. Nethers was a member of the Washington Masonic Lodge #78-AF&AM in Washington, and then a member of East San Diego Masonic Lodge #561-F&AM in California. Survivors include two daughters, Jan Nethers of San Diego, Calif, and Jill Merritt of Carlsbad, Calif, and a brother, George Ashby Nethers of Front Royal. Services were held Jan. 25 at Fort Rosecrans in San Diego. Memorial donations may be made to the Navy Relief Society. Methodist ladies met with Mrs. Lillard The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met on Monday, Feb. 22 with Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Those present were Barbara Jenkins, Mary Frances Bywaters, Artis East, Barbara Gentry, Alice Pullen, Louise McCulloch and Mary Curtis. Rodney Vest of Woodville visited his mother, Mrs. Christine Vest on Tuesday. Ron and Mary Gentry and girls, Maggie and Molly of Lynchburg were Saturday guests of his grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. They all had lunch at the Flint Hill Public House. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has wprship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Rappahannock Farmers Association will hold their annual membership din 1 by Randy Minter Ml'IUS AND THEIR SUBJECTS It has often been observed that, regardless of their station in life, all people come to death in a similar manner. That is to say that we shed the garb that cloaked us in insularity, and we go forth armed with only love and our convictions. Thus, death is transformational in the spiritual sense, as well as the physical. As Daniel Webster observed, "One may live as a conqueror, a king, or a magistrate, but he must die a man. The bed of death brings every human being to his pure individuality, to the intense contemplation of that deepest and most solemn of all relations - the relation between the creature and his Creator." Whatever you believe, death brings you close to your convictions asking you the hardest questions about what is important and what is not. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we know how sensitive one feels after a loss. Losing one you love is a vulnerable time, and you’ll find we treat you with respect. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "Men may live as fools, but fools they cannot die." ~ Edward Young ner meeting: at the Flint Hill fire hall <m Majch 6 at 6 p.m. For moreXmf&rmation call Jane NaramoH at 937-5367. Guest speaker for the evening will be Chris Miller from the Piedmont Environmental Council. Barry Hudson of Front Royal was a Thursday visitor of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson. Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. was a Sunday visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Mrs. Gentry, Mabel Lillard and Susan Scott were among those who attended the Tuo Kwon Sisters concert at Culpeper High School on Sunday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, March 14 at 11 a.m. They currently hold services on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month. The Rev. John R Oliver Jr. delivers the message. The public is welcome. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. The annual Ben Venue Kite Fly has been scheduled for April 17. Heidi Eastham is once again organizing the event and volunteers are needed. Organizations wishing to set up or participate at the event should contact Heidi at 675-3444. Wishes to A. Dodson Birthday wishes go out to Acrey Dodson who celebrated his birthday Feb. 28. Mr. Dodson’s grandson, Dwayne also celebrated his birthday on Feb. 28. Walter Reid celebrated his birthday on Feb. 25. Tommy Frazier, Jr. was a Saturday guest of April and Jerry Corbin. Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a weekend guest of her CLORErGEEST 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 grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and her father Charles Dodson Jr. r~ n By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Sympathy goes out to the Coffey family on the recent death of Doane Coffey. Sympathy is also extended to the family of the late Jack Settle. Have a nice weekend and call me if you have any news for the Viewtown column at 937-4904. financial rroblemsr Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I’nn'idiug Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since / 075

Boston social notes Mrs. Montrue Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby were Friday evening guests of the Joe Peregory family on Castleton Ford Road. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wilson and family in Luray. Birthday wishes go out this week to Owen Cubbage, who celebrates his 81st on Sunday and to my cousin, Mrs. Eunice Meier of Culpeper Health Care Center, whose day is Monday. Belated wishes to another cousin, Edna Dennin, whose day was Tuesday. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Franklin Warner of Scrabble Road, who has been hospitalized with the flu. Miss Kelly Gimbel, a student at Culpeper High school, was selected to appear in the Academic Spotlight last week. Sympathy is extended to the family of Bobby Weaver, who passed away Thursday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. A good opportunity for those of you in our area who are interested in Wakefield Day School at Huntly, there will be an open house on March 14 from 1 until 3 p.m. The Singing and Pickin party will be held at the Salem fire hall Friday, March 5 beginning at 7 p.m. Quite a number from our area attended the Point-toPoint Races in Sperryville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Daniel Peregory, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family and By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer attended the funeral of their uncle, Ernie Shultz in Manassas on Friday and the burial following at Quantico. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. On Saturday, Mrs. Atkins accompanied her niece, Miss Brenda Frazier to Charlottesville for a day of shopping. They also dined at Golden Corral. Marriage License The following marriage license was issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Stanley Leigh Kelly Jr., Amissville and Pauline Roberta Mallon, Fairfax. RECYCLE —. Real Estate Directory • i ' * . r . . t' *; if£? ' ' ;* ... ....-... V-... Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Otta A. Kurz and others to Kurz Family LLC, lot 38, Peyton Farm Estates, 5.7718 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Edward A. Marcey and wife to George Edward Marcey and others, 1/2 undivided interest each in 2.0192 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Jean W. Gallihugh to Donald Stuart Gallihugh and wife, 80 acres and 3.007 acres, more or less, Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. Paul T. Miyamoto and others to Ethel N. Miyamoto, 10.06 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. George E. Kidwell Jr. and wife to Michael D. Harding, and wife, 10.4454 acres, Hampton District. $59,000. Kirk Bradley Burke and wife to James E. Millar and wife, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. $43,332. Johnnie W. Dennis and others to Rodger D. Walker and other, trustees, 1/4 undivided interest, 50 acres, Stonewall District. $49,125. John Cadwalader Jr. to Hurry and buy this brick and frame home on % acre lot so you can enjoy all the Spring bulbs and flowering shrubs on the well landscaped grounds. Solid pine paneling, hardwood floors, fireplace in den and family room. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, shop & garage. Only $129,500. You will love the view from the deck of this great Contemporary. Lots of light, high ceilings, perfect kitchen. 3 bedrooms, 2 big baths, privacy. Just west of Sperryville on 7 wooded acres. $229,000. Check out our Web Site for more!!! www.emdav-realtors.com Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 V\'a.'ihini’ton, \ iri’miti ■moil - ctiulr@ns.gctnlink 1ca Rappahannock News Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline March 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 . M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 ❖❖ Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishtng • Restorations • Repnrducctons 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Ou 'jaJuattal Service Fully Insured 16 Tpum SxjunitMU Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 iSSS" Bushh^gglng Service lrucK Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODO CROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Bart) Wire, American Wire, Chain Link. Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy ftnang Avml*bt$ Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-39*3 Pager: 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop lor conpWe Home Decoding Servoe Root Caemge* Window Treaenents Wallpaper • Slip Cows S Upholstery w-i-e-« |W ■ — - ■.. I,I ntfSIQOnlmK m WMMraB Rt. 211 AminvMe.VA' 937-5500 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. DESIGN / BUILD HOMES AND ESTATES 540-937-3039 CASTLETON, VA VA CLASS A 2705 037627 A Jos. F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Ftne Custom Homes VA Class A C ontractor 540-675-2395 & Construction “Specializing in quality workmanship.” Grefi Hutcheson 1540) 622-2875 | uiaas ^ Lioonseu «na insured J EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 fra Excavating Oniwui o» Lite Truikintfi^ijiufncnnrk ~Rods* Drain Reids"] Poneb • Basements Riding Rmgs » C3caring| Quality work and satisfied customers are our #J priority Maun' Sutphin (540) 675 3429 374 Ben Venue RJ Flint HiU.VA 22627 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, DHch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, EiusnKogging & Drivewav Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) $47*3452 PAINTING Sp&ci§^cKnt Vinyl siding Interior & Exterior Painting ruil service, experienced Gina Johnson 540 923-4652 BOB'S CUSTOM PAINTING & REMODELING Roofs, barns and fence painting 540-778-1187 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP SperryviDe, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PIULENTS Pumps & Waterheaters I In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL t PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates an Sets \Hhrk I40-67I-3S49 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Winter Houra: Monday-Thuraday a un. to B pja Friday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 8 un. to 3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY DAVETTE'5 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341*7000 SPEKKYVILLE STORAGE C O. Safe Handy Storage Residential (oauercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 MPRKKYVII.LC. VA TAX PREPARATION H&R BLOCK309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Warrenton,VA 20189 (540)347-7517 34 E Jackson St. Front Royal, VA. 22630 (540)635-3637 TELEVISION GREYSTONE TV & APPUANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas A Satellite Systems Radio Shat* Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool A Roper Appliances 312 North Main St.. Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection In VA. Sierra, Jotul. Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 Douglas S. Little and wife, .69844 acres, more or less, Town of Washington, Hampton District. $155,000. Dabney Hughes Eastham to Morris F. Riley Jr., 14.2182 EQUAL i HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-5438294. acres, Wakefield District. $154,000. Jerry L. Schrepple to Renee A. Bodden, 1/2 interest in 25.1208 acres, Hampton District. $83,100. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Nice View from these 7.26 open acs. High building sites, road frontage. $45,000 Park Boundary and Broad Hollow stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acs. $75,000 Main Street, Sperryville. 2 BR home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 fit ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - Unique 3 BR/3 BA frame house on 16 mostly wooded acres. Many special features! $259,900 JEWEL HOLLOW - 2 BR/1 1/2 BA custom cedar Cottage w/screened porch to be built on 7.49 private acres. $199,900. Adjoining 6 acres for sale. $49,900 CASTLETON - Renovated VA Farmhouse surrounded by shade trees & located on a quiet country lane. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, oak floors, glass exterior doors & 5 acres. $159,000 FLINT HILL - 42.6 acres fronting on the Jordan River. Mostly woodlands with distant mountain views. $162,900 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Hs Flint Hill - Under construction on 1 acre in town. 3 BR, 2 BA home finished on 2 levels, 2,000 sq. ft. finished living space + 2 car garage. Great location fronting State Rt. 522 with private drive. $159,000. Mountain getaway on top of Harris Hollow. Modest rustic log home with 2 BRs, 1 BA, stone fireplace, 36 acre wooded mountaintop setting. Very secluded with lots of wildlife. $189,900. 5 acres just in the town limits of Flint Hill. Approved septic system, well already drilled. Mostly open pastureland with stream running through. $48,500. Farm - Homestead with bam and old homestead. Beautiful rolling farmland with streams and fabulous views in all directions. Has some mountain land. Very secluded, located off private access road near Sperry ville. If you've been looking for that special one of a kind property, put this one on your list to see! $565,000 Walk to town? Super nice 7.5 acre building site, all open pasture with the Rush River bordering one side of property, elevated building sites to take advantage of beautiful countryside views. Washington, VA, just on the edge of town. $75,000. Way up the Gid Brown Hollow on dead end road, 53 acre valley, meadows and mountain makes this a veiy versatile tract. The state road fronts the property - then you cross a mountain stream to a backdrop of meadow and mountain. A magnificent setting and a great place to escape. $185,000. 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