Rappahannock News, March 31, 1999

LIERARY OF VIRGINIA SERIALS SECTION pnfi £ BROAD Si c 8°~ d VA 23219-1905 ty’s Fdmily Newspaper Since 1877 122st Year ... No. 13 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Thi»Week Y2K seminar set The Rappahannock National Bank is sponsoring a Y2K seminar targeted to businesses qjp Wednesday, April 7 at 8 a.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall.”We have hired a national firm to conduct this seminar, providing information that will help you make sense out of this challenge,” said Michael Leake, CEO. To make reservations, call Georgia Gilpin or Mr. Leake at 675-3519. The bank invites you to attend this seminar, enjoy a Continental breakfast and take some of the mystery out of Y2K. Spring forward Daylight Savings Time begins mis year at a.m on Sunday, April 4. So plan to set the clock ahead one hour before §oing to bed aturday night - or risk arriving at church just as the service ends Sunday morning. Though an hour of sleep will be lost this weekend, those distressed by the prospect may look forward to the last Sunday in October, when they can gain the hour back when Standard Time returns. Vehicle decals on sale, extended hours 1999 Rappahannock County vehicle decals are on sale at the Rappahannock Treasurer’s Office. Registration card or copy required before decal can be purchased Personal property taxes must be paid prior to purchasing a decal which must be displayed by April 16. The Treasurer’s Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 16. Happenings in Rappahannock • Thursday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m., Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals, rescheduled from March 25 will meet at the Rappahannock Extension Office. Agenda includes: New business: Variance #99-03-02, Berta addition. • Monday, April 5 at 2 and 7 p.m., Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at the courthouse. Tentative agenda includes: About Our Schools, Dr. David Gangel, FY 1999 School Budget; Historic Preservation Week Resolution, Barbara Williams, Gateway Project; Michael Leake, Rappahannock National Bank. Old business will include: Meals & Lodging Tax; Co-holding of Conservation Easements; Workers’ Compensation Coverage, Governing Body and Appointed Board Members and Cellular/PCS Communications: New Business will include: School Budget Public Hearing, suggest April 26 at 7 p.m. at Rappahannock High School Auditorium; Virginia Cooperative Extension Memorandum of Understanding. Appointments will include: Fire Levy Board, Board of Social Services. ’ The 7 p.m. meeting will include the special exemption #99-02-01, Miller subdivision. • Friday, April 9 at 8 p.m., Professor Biayard Catron of Sperryville will speak at the Rappahannock Library on “Smart Growth.” Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) It really doesn’t hurt.... Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Veterinarian Renee Nolan of Warrenton administered the shots at last Saturday’s successful Rabies Clinic at the Rappahannock Animal Shelter. Over 60 animals received their vaccination. Above, Dr. Nolan, left, and Medge Carter of Viewtown make friends with shelter resident, “Tyson,” who is a boxer mix and is waiting to be adopted. Board approves Library budget By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees approved, without dissent, a budget of approximately $110,000 for FY 2000. The draft budget for library operations was changed only to reflect additional state aid, and to adjust upward, to five per cent, the salary increase proposed for Library Director David Shaffer. The new budget represents an increase of slightly more than 10 percent above last year’s budget, and reflects Increases of nearly 20 percent in revenue from state aid and endowment income, and three percent from the county appropriation. The largest increases in expenditures are for salaries and wages, and for the acquisition of books and subscriptions. Finance committee chair John Hartline initiated discussions on the disposition and use of funds generated by the bequest of $75,000 to the library from an estate in memory of Mrs. Hill Carter Lucas, sister of the late Mrs. Louemma Moffett of Washington. This bequest is to be used exclusively “for the purchase of children’s books and/or children’s visual aids.” The board moved and approved the purchase of a five year, five percent certificate of deposit with the $37,000 received from the estate thus far. Interest income from this CD and from other funds forthcoming will be used per bequest instructions, and books purchased will these funds will bear a bookplate noting that they came frOf'n the bequest of Hill Carter Lucas. Board President E. Franklin Warner reported on the sue cess of the reception held on Feb. 11, 1999 to com- | mend the efforts of a library volunteers and to recognize ^ past president Roberta Anderson for her achievements. Warner also showed members a new brochure pro- | duced by Lainie Morgan, a student at Rappahannock Count} High School. Board member Jim Gannon will obtain prices foi reproducing the brochure. Warner announced that the Friends of the Library had provided funds for a new sound system for the Jamieson Room, which is used for community meetings, and that he had approved the purchase of a new bar-code reader for the circulation desk. In other matters addressed by the trustees included: • Acceptance of the offer by Bruce Jones to provide bluebird boxes for the library grounds; and the offer to maintain the boxes made by local naturalist John Trott. • Warner noted his appreciation for the loan of sound equipment by Bob Scott • The board discussed the low level of voluntary donations for the use of the Jamieson Room. • Director Shaffer noted his B planned attendance at a workshop entitled V “Acceptable Use Internet j^r Policies for Libraries” and at the Virginia Library •ectors Meeting. • Shaffer announced :hat the April 9 Friday Night Program will feature a talk by Bayard Catron entitled “Smart Growth and Land Conservation.” School budget passed By Brian Minter Rappahannock News Staff Writer The school board passed the $7.8 million budget last night for the upcoming year. The final version of the budget will cost county taxpayers $195,000 more than last year’s budget, but the school board members said they felt that they had kept costs at bay. “I think we’ve done a good job keeping the budget down this year,” said board member Bryant Lee. School superintendent Dr. David «&angel outlined some of the larger expenditures for the school board and the handful of residents at last night’s hearing. Gangel stressed that some of the costs were geared toward keeping Rappahannock County schools in line with state mandates, such as the new Standards of Learning. “These issues are with us now, and they’re going to he with us in the future,” Gangel said. Some of the biggest expenses in the new budget included a 3.5% raise for teachers, payment on the bond for the additions to the high school, and repairs to the roof of Rappahannock County High School (see sidebar). The residents present questioned school board members mostly on matters of infrastructure and administration. Board members agreed to work toward keeping better track of mileage for school cars, something that has been a matter of some public concern lately. There was also some discussion of the roof repairs at the high school. After less than an hour of discussion, however, the board voted, approving the new budget without opposition. “The major increases are all what I would consider essential,” said chairman Dr. John Tble. “There’s no fat in that.” Big Ticket Items Some of the major expenditures in the 1999-2000 school budget include: •$261,245 for an increase in teacher salaries •$216,112 for repayment on the high school bond •$125,000 for repairs to the high school roof •$36,297 for a new special education teacher •$29,060 for assessments for the Standards of Learning •$24,531 to increase health benefits •$20,000 for asbestos removal at the high school Garden Guild anxious Ground breaking ceremony held Sunday BY KATHERINE BULL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In a brief Palm Sunday ceremony, the Trinity Church Garden Guild turned over the first clod of earth to symbolize the beginning of what will eventually be a lovely new garden on the Middle Street side of the church. It is the aim of the Guild to transform the present eyesore into an area of beauty and tranquility in the heart of the village and a source of pleasure to all who pass by or through it. The garden was designed by Washington, D.C. landscape architect Florence Everts who was also responsible for the small garden in the garth, begun in late 1977. Construction will be by Mike Garrett and lighting will be undertaken by Peter Kreyling. Susan Hager has agreed to install the plantings. The new garden will run from the front door of the church on Gay i Street to the back door adjacent to the parking lot. The whole will be unified by a bluestone path, smooth and wide enough for handicapped people, including those in wheelchairs. The path will be softly lighted for evening strolling, and benches will be installed at either end of the garden. Simple beds of yews, azaleas, perennials, and ground covers, interspersed with dwarf magnolias will parallel each other along the sides of the church and the Middle Street sidewalk. The areas between the beds and the stone walkway will be' simple sod. Various varieties of boxwood, lavenders, and more perennials will complete the picture. As further funds are raised, the garden will be surrounded by an extension of the wrought iron fence already installed along Gay Street, with a tall and handsome entrance gate leading into the garden from the parking lot. The garden is being funded both by private donations and by Garden Photo courtesy of Louts* van Oort GROUND BREAKING: Mrs. Katherine Bull turns the first clod of earth in a brief Palm Sunday ceremony to symbolize what will eventually be a new garden. Also shown is Rev. jennings Hobson III, directly behind Mrs. Bull, and to the right is Michael Garrett, the contractor. Guild fundraising events. The next such event is the second annual Great Spring Garden Sale, to be held on Fodderstack Race Day, April 24. The Guild hopes for a large and enthusiastic turnout of all keen gar deners to play a role in the creation of this grand, new garden. We very much hope that in both participation and pleasure, the Middle Street garden will benefit the whole village and all its visitors.

Bird battles: signs of spring The first full day of spring was Sunday, March 21, 12 days ago. If I did not have that date to remind me the world has turned, there are other, unmistakable, signs besides the singing at dawn of Cardinals and Tufted Titmice. At 6:30 one morning in late March, I looked out the kitchen window to see a Robin standing motionless in our driveway. The bird seemed to be waiting or watching for something. It came soon. Another Robin flew in, attacked, and for a short time there was a flurry of feathers in the back yard. The battle ended with one bird flying in one direction, the other departing the opposite way. Later the same morning, I was using the car as a blind and trying to photograph a Fox Sparrow as he made the dry leaves fly with his scratching for hidden seed. A male Grackle flew down from the maple tree and attacked another that had been flipping over leaves on the ground in search of food. There was a violent flapping of black wings as the two tumbled over the ground. Other Grackles quickly gathered in the low-lying branches of the maple tree and made those curious, lowpitched, clucking sounds comr All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott mon to this species. Were they urging the combatants on or deploring the violence? Who understands Grackle talk? The battle continued for five full minutes in which the two tumbled over the ground and eventually fell off the stone wall onto the ground below, a drop of three feet. They were then quite close to me. Before the fight, the Grackles had been so nervously aware of my presence they wouldn’t take advantage of the seed I had scattered. Now, the two birds ignored my presence. They were so close I could see that one had the other by the bill. With this grip it flipped the other bird on its back. A moment later one grackle had the other pinned to the ground; he (they were both males) stood on his back and viciously pecked his head. Surely, I thought, this bird could not survive this savage attack. As abruptly as it had begun, the fight was over and the two, clucking angrily, i Isn't Cleanliness Next To Godliness? Let's Make Rappahannock Closer To God. I Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Itappahatuiocb Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City. State Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: lapyahatmeck Nnus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used fcr CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old AddrcsK Nov Address: I___I The Reippahanneck News i lSStl #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 227 departed in opposite directions. I understood the Robin fight, it seemed to be over a boundary line of the territory of one of the birds. For the remainder of the morning there were only two Robins in the yard and they were always together. I can only assume they are a mated pair. They were very companionable as they flew to first one maple tree then another. Later they searched for earthworms in the mowed area of the yard and stayed within three feet of each other. I want to think this is the same pair that nested here last summer and had considerable success in reproducing themselves. The only way I could be sure of this would be to have captured the pair and placed a band on the leg of each. I cannot, however, explain the Grackle battle. A noisy, aggressive group of these strutting birds has taken over the feeder and are much in evidence. They nest in the thicket far behind this property in a semi-colonial kind of arrangement. Grackles build their deep cups of nests close to each other and maintain separate feeding territories. Grackles prefer cedars and dense pines for their nests but will accept honeysuckle tangles if evergreens are not available. The feeder is far from their nesting area. I had decided it was some kind of no-man’s (or bird’s) — land, declared off limits for territorial fighting. But the Grackle battle suggests I am wrong. What provoked the fight? I do not know the answer to that and guessing would only be an exercise in anthropomorphism: projecting my own emotions into Grackle behavior. As sudden, strong and gusty March winds announced the turning of the year from winter to spring, fighting among birds also signals the change. Most birds proclaim their aggressiveness through song that sounds innocent to us but has a very different message for males of the same species. As I have mentioned before in these columns, interpreting bird behavior is a tricky business. Is it possible that bird battles are as irrational as those between humans?. Notes from public schools By Jan Make la Volunteer Coordinator Public Schools • Barney O'Meara, who is actively helping with the Trash Free Rappahannock campaign, has created some "wonderful" sculptures from trash he has collected along roadways in our county. They are on display in the lobby at Rappahannock County Elementary School. The Trash Free Campaign will continue through April 15. If you would like to beautify the county and raise money for your favorite organization, call Hunt Harris at 987-3366 for more information. • Rappahannock County High School student Samantha Breeden attended District XIV Chorus on Feb. 12 and 13 at Park View High School where she participated in a wonderful concert on Feb. 13. Belated congratulations, Samantha. • The Select Chorus from RCHS participated in District XIV's Choral Festival at Sherando High School on March 20. • Please keep in mind that we are still looking for seamstresses who would like to help make costumes for next December's Renaissance Dinner. Call Mrs. Jan Makela at 9878359/ 937-5718 or Mrs. Janet Long at 987-8575. • Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the return engagement of Shakespeare Express from Harrisonburg at RCHS. A gala Shakespeare has been planned for May 13 with a performance of MacBeth. The evening is sponsored by the Curriculum Enrichment Program and RAAC and will be open to the community. There will be no charge for students. Stay tuned for more information. • The latest edition of the Rapport is now on sale at your local newsstands. Anyone interested in supporting this creative effort by RCHS students may contact Ms. Cindy Cumins at 987-8575. • Sallie Morgan recently visited the Creative Writing class at RCHS to share her original works. Students who are now developing their bwn personal narratives shared their work with her. • RCHS National Honor Society members and exchange students attended the West End Dinner Theatre recently and enjoyed their production of "Bandstand U.S.A.". It apparently got rave reviews. Many thanks to NHS sponsor, Mrs. Frieda Herman, for arranging this outing. • NHS students are also volunteering their time to tutor first grade students at . RCES after school as part of the "Book Buddies" pro gram. Under the guidance of Mrs. Terry Genther and Mrs. Geraldine Payne students will receive remedial assistance in reading. Many thanks to these great NHS members. * On a high note, RCHS Baseball, Softball, And Girls and Boys Soccer teams have begun their seasons with victories! YES!!! Admission to the games is just $3. The community is invited to , attend and support our ath- , letes. Call RCHS at 987- ! 8575 for a schedule of games. * Sixth graders in Mrs. I. Joanne Tracy's class recent- . .• ly completed their study of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Dennis Wingfield, a veteran of the Korean War, was a special guest who shared his . ( very interesting experiences , with the students. ;, * Last week as extension activities for reading, first grade students in Mrs. Pearl Barron's and Ms. Beth •, James' classes made peanut butter balls and chocolate chip cookies. Where was I? * The Lion's Club has been back at RCES this week completing Vision and Hearing testing of our students. It is a pleasure to have this very positive ! group in our school for any reason, and we thank them for this very valuable ser- ! vice. | * Happy Easter! • Wakefield school happenings! BY CONNIE LALONDE Admissions Coordinator' • Seniors are on pins and needles these days waiting to hear from colleges and universities. So far, our seniors have been accepted to Virginia Military Institute, Wheaton College, West Point Military Academy, Oral Roberts University, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Reed College, Virginia Tech, Fourth Advisory Grading Rappahannock Elementary School Brought to you courtesy of: CS F&M Bank m Member FDIC Mrs. Vickers All A's Tommy Bruce Anna Owens A's & B's Ashley Arnold Simon Berryt Matthew Bywaters Cynthia Ibarra Amber Long Jessica Noaker Emily Slater Mrs. Simpson All A's B.J. Hackney James Henze Christina Naramore Rebecca Tupper Mrs. Market/ Mr. Tieche AllA's Devin Day Anna Kreyling Ben Rupchis Brittany Thorpe A’s & B’s Blair Atkins Robin Baumgardner Nicole Brown Ashley Corrado Bethany Dodson Jamie Dwyer Lucy Fogle Thomas Gillis Courtney Hutcheson Mrs. Atkins All A's Morgan Blubaugh Jenny Ferdetta James Jackson David Miller Megan Payne Amber Sager Carrie Yingling A's & B's Robin Barron Crystal Cubbage Ben Hahn Kristy Johnson Jacob Stilley Joey Wimer 4th Grade A's & B's David Alther Katie Burke Amanda Crawford Andrew Kohler Will Miller Jessica Lee Gunnar Propst Jeremy Riggleson Breannah Shankle Miss Saxton All A's Robbie Hamill-Huff Josh Makela Jesse Palmer Clay Vickers Lucas Wilson A's & B's Alicia Bums 5th Grade Katherine Crawford Will Grigsby Alexander Neill-Dore Megan Smith Matthew Swain Mrs. Way All A's Jenkins Dove A's & B's Chris Anderson Angela Bigelow Katrina Bigelow Matt Butle' Lauren Foster Corey Hitt Clayton McGlothlin Lee Nicholson Kaite Payne Billy Rechin A s & B’s Chad Carroll Eric Keller Kate Kruczynski Kevin Martin Clayton McGlothlin Breanna Payne Justin Robinson J.J. Smoot Tristan Sonnett Tabatha Wilson Mrs. Bailey/ Mr. Way ADA's Allison Antony Kevin Carter Jacob Dodson Mrs. Maeyer ADA's Steven Rodden Malcom Sonnett Leslie Williams A's & B's Jessica Ehrhart Kayla Hill Mark Jenkins Caroline Levans Kaitlin Moore Alison Owen Jeff Payne Jeremy Pounds Hans Shankle Justin Gheen Chris Harris Jason Jenkins Joshua Jenkins Ashleigh Lamma Matthew Lawrey Caitlin McCarthy Frances Monroe Missy Nicholson Will Norman Larry Oliver Alexander Sharp Brandon Smoot Andrew Treanor Matthew Wiese Sixth Grade Samantha Bridgeman Emily Hilscher Vanessa Hockenberry Rhonda Jackson Jamey Jacobs Steven Jenkias Brittney Lee Amanda Miller Bobby Nicholson Ryan Roach Richard Stanley Jeanette Teel Aquilla Williams Zach Williams Mrs. Wolfe All A's Luke Maynard Mattie Nawrocki Lauren Powell Amanda Smith A's & B's Eston Davis Marc Deal Raymond FunMike Harrison Kendra Hitt Lauren Kruczynski Danielle North Ben Sheffield Jane Slater Richard Stanley Mike Thiel Mrs. TYacy ADA's Brandy Faulkner Rachel Gall Kelsey Hutcheson Ricky Lee Sandy Swain A's & B's Brian Adams Tymeyer Freeman Kim Hogan Josh Keys Ricky Lee Sarah Mills Seventh Grade Mr. Weir ADA's Ashleigh Burke Ben Verrill A's & B's Ryisha Cook Nathan Corbin Lakeshia Fletcher Bruce Flinchum David Letsen Sean Nugent Kyle Robinson Krystal Smoot Melanie Torrance Tyler Williams Mrs. Purcell ADA's Tracy Bruce Erica Hilscher A's & B's Jonathan Bankston Angela Brown Brian Brown Jessica Estes Chad Frazier Stuart Hensley Lindsay Neill-Dore Mrs. Stanley ADA's Lara Kreyling Lauren Herbert Patrick Lawrey A's & B's Molly Burke Ginny Caldwell Ginger Dennis John Letsen Robin Oyster Daniel Pierson Donicia Thims Nathan Welch Matthew Williams Mr. Rissler ADA's Chris Ehrhart Christina Norwood A's & B's Brittany Bradley Jamie Deal Julie Meredith Christina Norwood Brittney Smith Glen Swain Josh Werner Leslie Taubenberger Victoria Hudson College of William & Mary, Shenandoah University and Marymount University. • The Wakefield Country Day Publications Club has released another issue of “The Phoenix” - the school newsletter. It contains many interesting, thought-provoking, and entertaining articles. We are all looking forward to reading the next one! • The Drama Club’s presentation of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” that was held on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28 was a huge success. A good time was had by all! Mrs. Aney Hoehn, the director, and her cast of student actors deserve a lot of credit for all their hard work in putting on such a professional and delightful production of Shakespeare. Congratulations!! • Congsatulations to seventh grader Erik Hickson and third grader Matthew Wingfield for being the top sellers of ads for the Drama Club program. A total of $3,000 was raised and will be used to pay for a new stage platform, two lacrosse goals, a fence and net clips for soccer, an outside scoreboard, and basketball equipment. Thanks to all our patrons and advertisers. • We are very happy to announce that fourth grader Kate Kevis, who entered a poem in the Creative Communication Contest, will be published in the 1999 Anthology, A Celebration of the Atlantic’s Young Poets. • Sports News: On Thursday, March 25, the girls soccer team won their first game of the season againstEmmanuel Christian. The final score was Wakefield 5 and Emmanuel 4. Way to go, Lady Owls! • Students in Mrs. Cooper’s physical education classes have been going through the final tests of the “Presidential Physical Fitness Award” program this past week. A baseline test was con- ‘ ducted in the fall to measure their physical skills and endurance levels. • Lacrosse has come to Wakefield Country Day School, not only are the boys on the lacrosse team hard at work but our younger students are busy learning basic lacrosse skills. Matt Lynn, coach of the Lacrosse team, will be stopping by sometime, in April to give sixth and seventh graders a few pointers. • Congratulations to Allison Russo, a fifth grade student, who has been accepted into the Summer Institute > for the Gifted program at Vassar College. • Wakefield students will 1 be enjoying their spring break ; next week. Students will be ' dismissed at noon on April 1 | and will be returning ori; Monday, April 12. Have a won* Crime in the county A relatively quiet week in Rappahannock County was marred by several incidents of vandalism and one burglary, according to reports filed by the Sheriff s Office. Near midnight on Saturday, March 27, Dep. Connie Compton responded to a complaint that two male juveniles were breaking lights at the Rappahannock Recreation Center on U. S. 211. Dep. Compton went to the scene and apprehended the juveniles, who had been throwing bricks at the lights. They were taken to the Sheriffs Office, where they were detained until their parents took custody. The boys, both residents of Warren County, will be charged at a later date. Mailboxes hit Random vandalism to mailboxes was also reported. On March 28 at around 9 a.m:, Capt. Jeffrey Brown of the Sheriff s Office responded to a complaint of damage to four mailboxes on Briar Ridge Lane (Rt. 681) near Sperryville. Less than two hours later, Dep. Compton answered a similar complaint — also for four damaged mail boxes —on/ Manahoac Lane (Rt. 600) near! Sperryville. > Both incidents are under* investigation. ) Theft, accident ; reported On March 27, Dep.) Compton investigated the theft of a chain saw from art! unlocked barn on Waterford) Road (Rt. 611) near Viewtown./ The theft was discovered* at about noon that day, but) could have occurred anytime' during the preceding two! weeks. "The case is being) treated as a possible grand* larceny," said Sheriff Larry) Sherertz. !) A Falls Church man sufv fered minor injuries on March) 28 at about noon when he lost' control of his motorcycle on U)> S. 211. ;) Reginald Dava, 23, was) operating a 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle was on U. S. 211) about three miles west of Rt)) 667 when he rounded a curve)' ran off the right side of the road and struck the guard rail); Trooper Wayne Sumner)) VSP, investigated the acci-*) dent, and has charged Dava* with reckless driving. Dava'$) motorcycle received about) $2000 in damage.

Goat Hill Farm expands operation, scales down production BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Special Writer Something is happening at Goat Hill Farm. Once your typical farm in a pastoral setting, greenhouses are being built—big ones. And even though the owner John Bums is scaling down production from wholesale to strictly retail, the look is definitely one of expansion. Bums has lived a life centered around agriculture. His father was a forester for the Food and Agricultural Organization of the U. N. His father’s position required the Bums to live overseas, with frequent moves. But Burns loved it. ! Bums came back to the U.S. to go to school. He majored in AfricanAnthropology at the Michigan State. Then, Burns volunteered for the Peace Corps in their agricultural division. He Worked on a coffee and cocoa project in Togo, West Africa for 30 months. Sounds like roughing it, but Bums said, “I loved it! It was great!” Bums came back to the U.S. to get another degree in TVopical Agriculture at Rutgers in New Jersey. At this point his long-term goal was to r work overseas in tropical agriculture. At Rutgers, Burns worked in the University greenhouses to pay his tuition. After Rutgers came agricultural projects overseas for Burns. He worked for UNICEF as a maternal/child health nutrition expert. And then one day, Bums woke up, he was 40, and he wanted to “set some roots down” somewhere. But where to go? Bums recalls a friend advising him to “come out 66 west, take a left and buy a place.” In 1988, Bums came to Rappahannock and bought the 19 acres and home, now known as Goat Hill Farm. The farm is located just off 211, down Tiger Valley Road about a half mile. Bums explains the beginnings of the farm. “I got into this business because I like food, fresh food, pesticide-free food.” He began the business by wholesaling to D.C. He traveled three times a week to sell all sorts of specialty vegetables including: heirloom tomatoes, Asian vegetables, purple broccoli raab, four kinds of raspberries, currants, gooseberries and jostaberries (a cross between gooseberries and currants). Bums describes his heirloom tomatoes’ as having “absolutely blow your socks off flavor, no relation to the tomatoes you’ll find in the store. “Vine ripe” (in the store) means the tomatoes started to color on the vine, then picked, then gassed (with ethylene gas) to ripen them and then shipped to you. I use no synthetics whatsoever.” Bums grows twelve different varieties of lettuces on his farm. He lovingly described some of them: Llorarossa as “a frilly lettuce reminiscent of a flamenco dancer’s skirt,” sangria as “a rosy, crispy butter crunch,” and hermosa as simply “a red leaf lettuce.” Also available are twenty different medicinal herbs, and dozens of culinary herbs, including eight different kinds of rosemary, six kinds of thyme, four kinds of sage, and five kinds of basil. While the quantity is not that large, the selection is high. A few people can get a lot of different things,” Burns explains. More than just retail, Bums see his farm as “a learning center for people .” Over the years, Burns has Library hosts scholastic book fair Rappahannock County School library will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning on Tuesday, April 13 and going through Monday, April 19. The ! hours will be 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. on regular school days, with addi- 1 tional hours on Thursday, April 15. The library will I remain open after IjljJ school until 8 p.m. on that Thursday only, in ^ order to accommodate those who cannot attend during school hours. i ms event encourages young readers by bringing them the newest titles from more than 150 publishers. Students, parents and Elementary teachers can find old favorites and the latest works by popular authors and illustrators, including Newbery and Caldecott award-winners. When you visit the Book Far, look for the Classroom Wish List posted for each classroom. —^ Teachers choose books they ^4. feet will be informative and stimulating and list S\ them on a Wish List for their if L classrooms. This gives family members an opportunity to purchase and donate a book to a classroom library. Their generosity is acknowledged by a bookplate r with their name in each book they contribute. Don’t miss the Scholastic Book Fair, coming to Rappahannock County Elementary School library on April 13. Admission is free. Call Aney Massie at 9878259 for more information. ‘To aCC the peopCe u>ho sent me cards and 4 ‘ fCowers, food, heip and Cove in this past ^ month, I want to express my deep appreciation. * I want to stay here in this county and Cive and worfin any way I can to keep it the kind of ^ pCace we aCC Cove and need. ~ Margaret QottCieh Flint Hill Nursery ~ Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and installation j Mowing / Mulching / Leaf Removal Bed Preparation Planting / Retaining Walls Grading / Seeding Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 1$ Your Business Y2K Ready? ft While much has been printed about the problems created by ’ the millennium, there nas been little information offered ; regarding possible solutions. Rappahannock National Bank can help make sense out of all this for you. Do I need new hardware or software^ What happens if my vendors aren't in compliance, am I at risk£ On April 7, 1999 at 8:00 a.m.* Rappahannock National Bank is sponsoring a Y2K seminar targeted to business. We have hired a national firm to conduct this seminar, providing information that will ■ help you make sense out of this challenge. Rappahannock National Bank invites you to attend this seminar, enjoy a continental breakfast and take some of the mystery out of Y2K. To make reservations, call Georgia Gilpin or Michael Leake at (540) 675-3519. Seating is limited. While we don't think the world will come to an end on January 1, 2000, we do think it is important to be prepared. Rappahannock National Bank This Y2K seminar will be held at Washington County Volunteer Firehouse. Member FDIC SPERRYVILLE FLEA MARKET reopening Saturday, April 2 for the Spring, Summer , and Fall season: ibles for Rent by the day or weekend. Call arshall Burke 9£7-S?66 US 211, one mile west of Spemjville AT HOME: John Burns in his greenhouse at Goat Hill Farm. Photo by Lee Coghlan networked and acquired connections in culinary circles throughout the area. Culinary tours are a regular part of his business. L’academie de Cuisine in Bethesda, Md. brings out graduating classes twice a year. Chefs come out from various restaurants. And, of course, normal folks come to Goat Hill Farm to “pick, harvest, cook, and carry on” as Bums warmly describes the visits. Now that Burns has gone from wholesale to retail, he has been able to scale back on staff. Burns explains, “now there’s just me, no workers, no laborers. My girlfriend helps out on the weekends and anyone in the public who wants dirt therapy can come and help out.” Bums realizes in this day and age of computers and hitech offices that people are dying to “do something real, plant a seed and see it grow.” ^ To All ihe Family & Friends of Helen M. Compton \| Perhaps you sent a lovely card. Or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, If so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much whatever the part. By the family of Helen M. Compton Street EACH & EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! by the Avtex Retirees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police CHEST: $9*7 call tsm Start at Gi OPEN 8 AM - 7 PM everyday except Tuesday Come check out our variety of sandwiches, soups, salad, desserts, etc. and remember we have only just begun! Dinner Specials Coming Soon! In Sperryville next to Faith Mountain retail store 540-987-9733 Burns will be holding workshops for people who want to lo just that. With the addition of the greenhouses, Bums has created a longer growing season md the ability to offer a wider /ariety of products to sell. Iburs of the greenhouses will ilso provide more direct interiction with the customers coming to the farm. A web site for Goat Hill Farm is now in development. But if you would like information, just give John Burns a call, anytime, at 675-3982. He will be happy to send you some literature. The normal operating hours for tours and visits are noon to six on Friday, and nine to six on Saturday. And a special note to sheep-lovers, ask John to show you his three sheep. They are adorable, especially when they seem to be bleating. “BAH, RAM, U!” BAH, RAM, U! Country Homes and Estates r. ,'W "W ... " . i -I" '■ Mua'i'W'-- - ,!i v. ■■■■' 1 JOLIE MONT: Elegant Manor House on 72 acres ringed by mountains and farms in permanent scenic easement. Gracious entertaining rooms, gourmet kitchen, indoor exercise pool. Guesthouse, stable & tenant house.$1,250,000 ,1, ,.1, I I JUBALEA: Spacious, filled with natural light, quietly situated overlooking lovely pond. 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Easter activities, programs slated Bethel Baptist Sunrise services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville on Sunday, April 4 at 6 a.m. Breakfast will be served immediately following the service. The community is invited. Washington Baptist A Holy Thursday service will be held April 1 at 7 p.m. at Washington Baptist Church in commemoration of the Lord's Last Supper with his disciples. A dramatic presentation with much congregational response will highlight this service. A children's musical program called "The First Easter Morning" will be presented at 10 a m. on Easter Sunday. The adult choir will be presenting the inspirational cantata "Amazing Love" in the morning worship service. This cantata tells the story of Easter through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. The annual children's Easter egg hunt and party will be held Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. Children are reminded to bring your Easter basket and a dozen of plastic filled eggs. Lots of fun activities have THE OIF! 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By purchose of this subscription, you ogree to be bound by the Rules ond Regulations V_/ m ©•SP&'v been planned. Trinity Episcopal Members of the Trinity Episcopal Church will host a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at Nels Parson's place out from Piedmont Avenue. Other services will include family service at 9:15 a.m.; Sunday School, children and adults at 10 a.m.; Holy Eucharist at 11 a.m. Forest Grove Baptist Church There will be a tradit Easter breakfast served i Old Forest Grove House sponsored by the 3 Grove Baptist Church ing the sunrise servic Oak Mountain. Brea" be served until 9 a.m. activities at Forest Easter Sunday Sunday School at 10 a.m. worship service at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Amissville United Methodist Church Holy Thursday will be celebrated at Amissville United Methodist Church on April 1 at 7:30 p.m. There will be an egg coloring for children from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 2 in the social hall of the church. These eggs will be hidden during their annual egg hunt on Saturday, Still Missing! $$$Reward Lost: Yellow Lab Puppy Male, 50 pounds, yellow with white underside, white shoulder blades and Dark Brown Eyes. He is a special member of our family. Please help us find him! Call 540-341-7565 with any information. easter sale & values 25% on SUIT SEPARATES FROM HAGGAR* Save on our entire stock of wool and wool blend suit coats and dress pants by Haggar' Choose from a selection of solids and patterns. 17.99 and 19.99 VAN HEUSEN* WEEK. Save on our entire stock of short and long sleeve dress shirts in oxford and broadcloth. Men's sizes 15-18. Short sleeve dress shirts, reg. 23.00-25.00, Sate 17.99. Long sleeve dress shirts, reg. 24.00-30.00. Sale 19.99 9.9^-14.99 MEN'S NECKWEAR FROM TANGCf The perfect finishing touch for spring dress shirts. 100% cotton ties in fashion florals and prints, orig. 13.50. Sale 9.99. 100% silk ties in colorful tropical patterns, reg. 20.00. 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Slate Mills Baptist Church The Slate Mills Baptist Church located on Route 707 in Rappahannock will observe Easter services beginning at 6:30 a.m. Weather permitting the service will be held outside. Breakfast will be served by the men of the church at 7:30 a.m. The regular worship service will be at 9 a.m. Sunrise Service on Red /oodville Baptist Church ites all to attend the Easter arise Service on untain Easter epril 4 at 6:30 a.m., to spring forward ^ 2 a.m.\ Several cou including Amis: Reynolds Me Shiloh Baptist a the program of and song. The i will be given by Rev. O'Dean of Shiloh. Please plan to arrive before sunrise. In case of rain the service will be held at Woodville Baptist Church. Hopewell Baptist Pre-Easter services are underway at Hopewell Baptist Church through April 2 at 7:30 nightly. A different speaker will be featured each evening. March 31, Rev. Forrest Freeman from Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville; April 1, Rev. James Strother, music by the Strother family and Friday, BEST BUY MOTORS Ed Long & Harold Burns USED CAR & TRUCK VALUES '95 Jeep Wrangler 4x4, Hardtop, A/C., 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., Rio Grande Pkg. '95 Nissan XE Pickup, 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., v A/C., Rear Slider, Reg. Cab, Glean Truck. '94 Chrysler LeBaron GTC Convertible, PL, PW, Cruise, Tilt, Dual Airbags, 6.3K Miles. '94 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe, 4 Cyl., Auto, A/C, PL, Delay Wipers, Clean ( ar. '94 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan, Alloys, PL, PW, Cruise, Tilt, Put Seat, Nice Big Car. '94 Plymouth Crand Voyager SE Van, PPW, Cruise, Tilt, Rear A/C, Keyless Entry, New Rubber. '93 Chevrolet Cavalier RS Sedan, 4 Cyl., Auto, A/C, ABS Brakes, 60K Miles. '92 Honda Prelude SI Sports Coupe, 5 Spd., A/C, Sunroof , Alloys, PL, PW, Cruise, Tilt, One Owner. '92 CMC Jimmy 4 Door 4x4 SlJt., 4.3L V6, Loaded, Tow Pkg.. New Rubber, 12/12 Warranty. '92 Chevrolet Tahoe S-10 Ext. Cab Pickup, 4.3L VO, Auto, PL, PW, Cruise, Tilt, AJloys, Bedliner. All vehicles sell with a 3 month/ 3,000 mile warranty. Extended warranties and financing available. Relax...We use Carfax Vehicle History Service. New Culpeper U-Haul Dealer BEST BUY MOTORS Rt. 2!) South on Dealer Row Culpeper. VA 547-3800 VADe.tle, April 2, Rev. John R. Pendleton from Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. Sunrise services will be held Sunday, April 4 at 6 a.m. Evangelist Deborah Frye will be speaking. Easter camp meeting: planned at New ; ; Hope The New Hope Baptist) Bible Church would like toj invite you to their fourth' annual Easter camp meeting! April 4-11. The service times; are Sundays IQ-and 11 a.m.) and 6 p.m.; services fro!m; Monday until Saturday will beheld at 7 p.m. : " There will be a ladies fel-; lowship at 1 p.m. on Saturday, i ' April 10. : New Hope will host theSoutheastern Independent! Baptist Fellowship group on; Friday,April 9 from 1 to 5 p.m.! There will be preaching! each evening by EvangelistDr. Floyd Brewer and others! called from the floor.; Preachers will he in atten-i dance from Virginia,; Tennessee, Georgia, NorthCarolina and West Virginia. ! Also featured will be great; gospel singing each night by the Davidsons, the Mondays, The New Hope Singers and others. Flint Hill United f Methodist Church ►; # The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have sunrise service on Easter Sunday at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will be served following the service at the fire hall. 1 \ Mt. Lebanon Baptist;Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church will be having Easter sunrise service on Sunday at 6:45 a.m., Daylight Savings' Time. The services will be hekL on the hill at Boston 1' VA miles north on Route 522 from* the Boston Post Office and Store. Those arriving from-. Rappahannock take Route 522 south to the third driveway op the left past Route 650. Immediately following the service breakfast will be served. at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. At 11 a.m. the choir will be presenting the Easter cantata "Rise Again." Gourdvine Baptist .. Easter sunrise service will be held at Gourdvine Baptist Church located on Route 729 on Sunday, April 4 at 7 a.m. Breakfast will follow the service. Sunday School will bte held at 9:45 a.m. and an* Easter cantata at 11 a.m. For more information call Pastor John Miller at 937-6001. Sperryville „ ; Methodist The Sperryville United' Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday service at, 7:30 p.m. Sperryville ; Methodist will hold thehy Easter service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 4. Thjy Sperryville United Methodist Church will sponsor an Easteregg hunt on Monday, April 5 at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs^* Margaret Ann Way land. .'Wr.T. *.*”57 Friday and Saturday April IHh and lOth Fau«|irfer High School Auditorium 7:30 pm Tickets $J***1^ & under $i0..4ftdulh $12 § tile door Available at Fauquier Hospital Gift Shop • Auxiliary Thrift Shop New Leaf Bookstore • G. Whilikers • Town Duck

Garden members approve slate of officers, enjoy buffet Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom NUMBER 8: Ervin Phillips takes a big swing during the Panther's disappointing loss last week to Luray. J J. V. Softball wins first same ; BY RHONDA JENKINS Coach The J.V. Girls Softball team opened their season on Tuesday , March 23, hosting StVasburg. The Lady Panthers came out on top 16-10. V Freshman Kelly Atkins had an outstanding day on the ihound. She recorded seven strikeouts and allowing only five hits for the game. "She pitched seven strong innings" and "I was very proud of the way she kept her composure, " said Coach Rhonda Jenkins. The Panthers also had a good day at the plate, Rappahannock recorded nine hits for the game. Allyson Dbdson, Kelly Atkins and Rachael Sharp led the hitting attack. The lady Panthers Team for 1999 consists of: 1 Eighth graders: Allyson Dodson, Rachael Sharp, Robyn Pivamik, Eva Mills and Alicia Jones. Ninth graders: Kelly Atkins, Amy Clinedinst, Katie Powell, Nicole McNeely, Amanda Weakley and Jessica Nawrocki. Tenth graders include: Amber Welch, Stephanie Marlor and Renee Goodwin On Thursday, March 25, the J.V. Team traveled to Luray. The Bulldogs defeated the Panthers 6-1. Eighth grader Rachel Sharp pitched an outstanding game. She recorded 10 strikeouts and walked five. "Rachael throws the ball extremely hard," said Coach Jenkins."It was very difficult for the Luray batters to hit off her." The game was much closer than the score indicates. Rappahannock out hit the Bulldogs five to two, but committed six errors, allowing them to score. April 10 & 11 Saturday, 9 to 5 v Sunday, 10 to 4 Admission only $2.50! , Children 12 and under - FREE! 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BY HELEN PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Members of the Rappahannock County Garden Club greeted spring with their March meeting while patches of snow still dotted the landscape. A number of guests and prospective club members were entertained at a special luncheon meeting which President Betty Wood had helped the hostesses organize. Susan Hager, Dottie Hooff, and Frances Russell presented a tempting buffet which made everyone forget dieting. Other club members assisted with contributions to the menu. Vice President Carol Miller presided over the business session to relieve President Betty Wood who was speech less with laryngitis. A slate of officers for the next two year term was presented and voted in unanimously by the club. Lucia Kilby will serve as the next president with Mary Revercomb as vice president. Joanne Tepper as secretary, and Joan Herrema as treasurer. Other business included discussion of the May meeting which will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the club. After lunch, program chairman Maggie Bracewell introduced Mrs. Guy Harbert Jr. from Charlottesville who gave tips to members on preparing horticulture specimens for exhibit. Two classes of design exhibits were scheduled for the day and Celine Siira won the blue ribbon in each of them. The horticulture entries were fewer than usual due to the cold weather but blue ribbons were awarded to Carol Miller, Betty Wood, Ruth Baumgardner, Carolyn Emerick, and Mary Revercomb. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. 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-Bappabannocfe JJetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager 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) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 1999 r Our View ‘Reenactment’ HB 2324 has been sent back to the legislature for a more detailed look By recommending that HB 2324 not become law until “reenacted” by the legislature during the longer year 2000 session, Gov. Jim Gilmore has hopefully gotten the political process back on track. This legislation was aimed at eliminating the special exception process in certain residential rezonings, one of the tools used by jurisdictions, including neighboring Fauquier County, to manage growth. By essentially sending HB 2324 back to the legislature with what is known as a “soft veto,” he is allowing more time for study and debate — something that was sorely lacking in this year’s “short session.” There were just too many bills, and too much lobbying going on. On a theoretical level, Gov. Gilmore has also demonstrated the importance of the separation of power and the system of checks and balances. That’s especially important when dealing with controversial legislation like HB 2324. In a session where many pieces of legislation aimed at preserving or advancing the authority of local jurisdictions were knocked down — including community input on the location of communications towers and several growth management initiatives for Northern Virginia — it was good to see the executive branch stand up for the people. Of course, taking the argument all the way to the top and convincing the governor to put the brakes on already-passed legislation was not easy. It never is. But in this case, issues of fairness and responsibility have prevailed, at least for now. Proponents of the bill are no doubt disappointed with the “reenactment.” But they will have several months to prepare. So will the opposition. We hope they’ll use this time wisely. 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. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom ! A beautiful late winter landscape looking toward Washington Baptist Church from Stu and Evelyn Willis’ pond. Letters Now, do you get the picture? Well, it is that time of year again! Time to participate in the Trash Free Rappahannock Program, and I cannot begin to tell you what a wonderful experience this is, what with the piles of wet used tires along back roads, the many rusted and jagged cans, broken glass which cuts right through those gloves, rain soaked paper that must be picked up in many small pieces, the smelly used diapers, endless cigarette butts, well, you get the picture. Can we ask just one small favor, though? Before you pitch that empty beer bottle full of urine out of the window can you please put the cap back on it, it usually ends up down the front of my five year old when she picks it up for you. Also, the person that pitches the bag of used diapers on Water Street in Sperryville, did you stop to think that if you had put those used wipes in the bag with the dirty diapers, then my husband would not be over at the Coop right now buying a new pair of gloves? What about the endless stream of cigarette butts on Main Street in Sperryville? If everyone would throw their cigarette butts in just one neat pile, then we could rent a back hoe and get them all at once. Remember too, when you throw that bag of trash out of your - car window trying to hit one of those trees on the back forty, try ! throwing it a little bit closer to the side of the road where it is so J much easier for us to get to rather than crawling through endless patches of briars, over fallen trees, through water up over ' our shoes, and goodness knows what else to retrieve it. Also, watch out that you don’t get run down by that out-of - '• stater clipping along at a fairly good rate of speed and not a clue as to whey we are on the side of the road with those bright orange bags to begin with. Again, I think you get the picture! All things considered, it is so much easier and safer if any- J one that has ever been tempted to thoughtlessly discard any- j! thing on our roadsides would take just a second to recycle one of those annoying plastic grocery bags we all have and place it ! in your auto for just such an occasion! I Still picking up, j Jacqueline Soaper Sperryville i ■ . * » Even Rappahannock natives read The New Yorker \ Chef Patrick O’Connell, of The Inn at Little Washington, may be surprised to know that even natives of Rappahannock County read The New Yorker. No doubt, he never thought that his comments in the magazine’s March 29 issue would be found by local residents. He was wrong. In Tony Horwitz’s article, titled “The Inn Crowd,” Mr. O’Connell unanimously dismisses the community of Little Washington, their investment in its history, and their value to his establishment. By suggesting that locals have poor language skills and inferior dialect, he goes as far as to loathe the fact that “they’ve produced a new generation.” He even has the pompous audacity to suggest that the town’s history needs to be revised for visiting guests. Again, he’s wrong. As an openly gay man, I would hope that Mr. O’Connell knows better than to adhere to aged stereotypes. History has shown us that those who seek to “change the locals” because of their dialect, and those who abhor a “new generation” of people while systematically increasing their own external power through the acquisition of property, have been unable to beat down the spirits of those they seek to conquer. Let’s hope The Inn’s proprietors take a lesson from history. Mr. O’Connell may have the most expensive oven in town, but that doesn’t make it more pleasant once you’re inside. Steve Ralls J Washington, D.C. j (Formerly of Washington, Va.) ' Christian Science article challenged i I i ► * The March 17 Rappahannock News carries an advertisement for a Christian Science lecture (held March 25) and a supporting column by a contributing writer. We are told that the lecturer will show “the very close relationship between God and man.” Perhaps the lecturer did not mention that Christian Science teaches that God knows nothing of human troubles, illness, or sorrow. Imagine a “close relationship” that would not recognize when we are hurt, or in trouble, and you will have some sense of where Christian Science can leave you when hard times come. In fact, the denominational textbook advises parents to respond to a child in much that same way, telling a mother to say to her child, who has fallen, “you’re not hurt, so don’t think you are.” We are told, too, that the lecturer is committed to the Christian healing ministry. This is an unacceptable comparison to the compassionate, practical helping and praying that goes pn in many churches. This “healer” is directed by the founder of Christian Science,”..you should not build it (disease) up by...employing a single material application for its relief.” The material published in the Rappahannock News tells us that learning about Christian Science is going to serve the family and foster appropriate family values, ; real life experience and the ; words of its textbook show • this to be untrue. Christian Science children are expected to be perfect, never having any problems or illness, and they can expect no practical help or sympathy when they - are hurt or troubled. Encouraging readers to believe otherwise just cannot be left unchallenged. Marion Sherman Cincinnati, Ohio Lions plan auction The Rappahannock Lions Club is preparing for its annual benefit auction to be held on Saturday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The Lions are now accepting any new, used or timeworn items that can be repaired and used by others. They cannot however, accept food, clothing, mattresses and non-working appliances. They will pick up at any convenient time by contacting Buck Payne 987-8303, Roger Andrews 987-8974 or any Lion Club member. It is through the generosity and good will of Rappahannock and surrounding area citizens that this fund raiser has historically been such an evening of fun and success. All proceeds are returned to our community in the form of assistance to those in need, sight and hearing screening at our local schools, youth athletics, senior citizens, drug awareness and other worthy projects. All donations are tax deductible. Give if you can and plan to come out and enjoy the evening with us. Buck Payne Rappahannock Lions Club League thanks high school players The players and parents of the Rappahannock Soccer League say thank you to the Boys High School Varsity Soccer Team and their coach, Mark Pace, for the great soccer clinic they put together for RSL on Friday, March 19. The high school players led the kids through drills and skills games and were terrific role mod els for our young players. The young players look forward to watching the high school players in action in April and May. i nanus guys! i Royce Rollins! Commissioner [ Rappahannock; Soccer League > - Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Paint up and fix up week was held in Washington in the 1950's and residents got the opportunity to vote for the resident that made the most improvements. Here Emily Miller is placing her vote as Ruby Jenkins, Bobbie Critzer, Wade Massie Sr. and Curtis Campbell look on and wait their turn. Mr. Massie got the most votes for improved property in the town.

Stenciling What you’ll need: hard-boiled eggs small leaves, petals or flowers (smaller than the egg) cheesecloth rubber band dye 1. Lay leave over egg 2. Cover with cheesecloth and wrap tightly. Tie with rubber band. 3. Dye, then dry completely and unwrap. Also, try dyeing entire eggs in light shade, then start with step 1 for a multi-colored egg. Resist What you’ll need: hard-boiled eggs wax crayon dye 1. Draw lines, circles or anything you want over the egg. You can follow a stencil or do it on your own. 2. Dye and let dry completely. You can make these eggs can be multi-colored too. But remember, the lighter shade must go underneath! Clarification In last weeks issue of the Rappahannock News the Rappahannock Planning Commission should have jumped to Page A7, however due to an oversight it did not. The following information completes the story. The Rappahannock News regrets the error. T Junk also noted that three of the lots do not conform to the 25 acre requirement in the county ordinance. According to Delmare, they tried to come as close to 25 acres in each lot as possible while conforming to natural boundN ‘aries. McCarthy pointed out ‘•’that non-conforming lots have been approved in the past in certain situations. Junk, however, believes that there is no reason not to make all of the lots at least 25 acres. Delmare ,,commented that making the lots conform to the 25 acre requirement would • .make them less desirable. McCarthy also noted that the ordinance lists density *»« as a factor in subdividing the lots. There was no public comment for or against the proposal. However, one neighbor called McCarthy to voice her opposition because she is against any subdivision. A motion was presented by Krebser to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors. The vote was three for and three against, meaning that the application goes to the board without recommendation. The commission wrapped up the evening by delaying discussion on Chapter 17036A of the County Code until a later date. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on April 21. The art of the egg to decorate eggs with intricate designs made from dyed straw pieces. ▼ In Germany, blown eggs are decorated and hung from forsythia branches. Blown eggs with messages inside promising to do some task,' are often given to parents. ▼ Ukrainians are famous for their intricately designed Easter eggs, which are true works of art. They are created by repeatedly and meticulously applying beeswax designs and then dying the eggs. Whirlpool LSR6132EQ 27" Super Capacity Plus Automatic Washer {SPhirlpool RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, Virginia 540-987-8555. 6 Automatic Cycles 1 Wash/Spin Speed 3 Wash/Rinse Water Temps. 2 Water Level Selections Xtra Roll Action™ Agitator White-on-White Styling It's not surprising that eggs— an ancient, and obvious, symbol of fertility and the renewal of life—are an important part of the spring holidays of Easter and Passover. When Jews throughout the world sit down to their Passover seders on March 31 and April 1, an egg, representing spring and the rebirth of life, will sit prominently on the plate of symbolic foods. Eggs, dipped in salt waiter (representing the tears of the Hebrews held in bondage in ancient Egypt and the Red Sea they crossed) are a traditional Passover food. For Christians,*eggs are symbolic of the resurrection of Christ. All over the world, celebrations of Easter Sunday, on April 4, will feature customs involving eggs—decorated and otherwise. The following is a sampling of those customs. ▼ In Austria, for example, artistically decorated eggs are kept by owners throughout the year. Along the main shopping promenade of Salzburg, one of Austria's most popular tourist towns, there are quite a few shops that sell nothing but hundreds and hundreds of eggs all decorated differently. Simply colored eggs are used for "Eierpecken," a game which is played by attempting to "peck" your partner's egg. The one who indents the others egg while his or hers remains uncracked harvests the other's egg. The player who collects the most eggs is the victor. Similar "egg fighting" games are a custom in many countries, including Albania, Armenia and Belgium. n ▼ In Belgium, Holy Saturday is the day for "egg hunting." Boys proceed from house to house demanding a fee for chasing Lent away, usually in the form of eggs. Small children find colored and candy eggs in nests they've made and then hidden in their gardens on this day. ▼ Easter is the most joyous holiday of the year in the Czech Republic. Friends exchange eggs with the words "Christ is risen" and the reply "He is risen indeed." Beautifully decorated eggs are often exchanged as a pre-engagement symbol. Villages have egg artists, usually older people. Moravians thread eggs with ribbon and display them on a traditional Easter Egg Tree. Another technique here is Business & Service Directory Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline April 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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* • ii* i1 Neighbors/B2 Obituaries/B6 Classifieds/B4, B5 Real Estate/B7 March 31, 1999 i| Hackley’s | store reopens By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer In 1934, a pound of “good cow round” sold at f Hackley’s Store in Amissville for ten cents. There isn’t any “good cow round” for sale at the newly reopened store, but it does offer a freshly painted, orderly, inviting place full of dry goods, hardware, groceries and handdipped ice cream. And one is sure to find the broad smiles of the young proprietor, Brad Nicholas, and his 1 assistant, Sabrina Hibbitts. Nicholas reopened the store on March 18 after a few months of extensive and intensive clean-up and reorganization. He was aided by his father, brother, cousins and friends, and by the former owners, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. I (Graham) Hackley. Living the dream The old wood stove is gone, replaced by a new heating system. Also in place are new refrigerators, new food service equipment, a new hand-dipped ice cream display case, new ceiling in the storage room, new paint on the block walls, and new counter tops. Nicholas, a 1989 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, worked at Hackley’s for six years while he was a student. He said that he always wanted to run the store. He left eight years ago to work at Ross Industries in a variety of positions: manufacturing clerk, expediter, purchasing agent, machinist. His experience at Ross will undoubtedly stand him in good stead at Hackley’s — though a different industry, some of the fundamental business issues are the same. A popular place During renovations, many people peeked in to the old store to see what was going on and what was changing. There were few, if any, grumbles about the renovation and reorganization. . As before, Hackley’s Store will be selling general merchandise and groceries, seasonal items (seed potatoes and onion sets sat on the porch ready for planting), ice cream, and madeto-order sandwiches. HappanannocK News Hhoto/Gerald Ochs REOPENED: Hackley’s Store, above, freshly painted and ready to serve. At left, Brad Nicholas, new proprietor, and Assistant Sabrina Hibbits, man the caftoter. The store’s fuel tanks will be tested and recertified soon, and gasoline will be available at Hackley’s within the month. Nicholas is all set to run an orderly and profitable business, and to support the needs of local residents and visitors. His one hope is that he can do “half as good as Uncle Graham.” Hackley’s Store is now open Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The telephone number is (540) 937-5373. The store has always been well-patronized by local folk and by visitors to Rappahannock, and with Springtime now upon us, this inviting place is certain to be busier than ever. “An Ideal Husband” comes to The Theatre Oscar Wilde’s scintillating comedy, “An Ideal Husband,” comes to The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, April 11 at 3 p.m., in a lavish production by the Fauquier Community ' Theatre. The brilliant Irish writer Oscar Wilde is probably best known for his plays “The Importance of Being ► 2 Earnest” and “Lady Windermere’s Fan.” But recently “An Ideal Husband,” which is set in London’s high society in 1895, has enjoyed extended rims on the stages of New York and London. Wilde’s ability to expose social and political hypocrisy, with devastating wit, resonates with today’s audiences in the same way as it did with theatre-goers at the end of the . last century. In 1894, a year before the : ■ first performance of “An Ideal Husband,” a critic i wrote of Wilde in the British magazine Punch, “His admirers ‘ a r e_A _ ^ divided into two classes: first, those who do not believe a word he says-who call him a Humourist; and secondly, those who are perfectly satisfied with the truthfulness of his statements as applied to their neighbors-who call him Satirist; and as these two classes constitute a very large proportion of Society, the secret of Mr. Wilde’s popularity as a writer is once proclaimed.” Perhaps this remains the explanation of Wilde’s success with theatre audiences more than a century later, suggests Wendy Weinberg, Director of the Theatre at Washington, Va. Tickets for the performances on Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 are $12 with reservation, $13 at the box office (if available). Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. Seating is reserved. For reservations and information, phone 540 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Dinner to be held in honor of Ronald Reagan Rappahannock County Republicans will celebrate the achievements and legacy of President Ronald Reagan on Saturday evening, April 10 at their annual Reagan Day Dinner. The featured speaker is James C. Miller III who served in President Reagan’s Cabinet, as Director of the Office of Management and Budget, as a member of the National Security Council, and Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. James C. Miller III Mr. Millers’ address is titled, “Ronald Reagan: Eight Years that Changed the World.” Rappahannock County Republican chairman Walter Longyear said, “Mr. Miller was on the front lines of creating an economic policy that took America out of the Carter recession and into the longest and most powerful economic boom in American history. The insight Jim has to Reagan’s accomplishments and legacy is extraordinary. We are honored to host his appearance in Rappahannock County.” The dinner will be held at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall beginning at 6 p.m. This potluck-style dinner is open to the public and free of charge. Anyone who wants additional details about the dinner or free tickets may call Mr. Longyear at 675-3679. Trash Free Rappahannock to hold ‘Trash Art” show BY BARNEY O’MEARA Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Trash Free Rappahannock will sponsor a Trash Art show and sale as a cutin i n a - tion of its spring 19 9 9 roadside trash clean up drive. TFR is announcing this new event now, so that people can set aside whatever strange 1 and unusual items they find while collecting trash on Rappahannock roadsides. Perhaps they would go together into an interesting collage, mobile, sculpture, lamp, diarama, or other artistic assemblage. The “objects d’art” will be displayed at the TFR picnic and awards ceremony, and we hope to arrange for a show or display of the items at one or more of Rappahannock’s stores, galleries, or shops. Some of the pieces will be offered for sale, with the proceeds going to a local non-profit organization specified by the artist/creator of the piece. Because this is a “first” for TFR, the rules are evolving: the present guidelines are: 1. The art pieces should consist primarily of items picked up on Rappahannock’s roadsides as discarded trash. Obviously it may be necessary to use some glue, wire, nails, screws or other materials for attaching or assembling the items. Other non-trash items are also allowed, such as a display base, a socket, bulb and cord for a lamp, frames or enclosures, paint, etc. 2. Photographs or paintings of Rappahannock’s trash are also encouraged. Use your imagination - the art objects do not need to be three dimensional assemblages of collected trash, but rather should be related as directly as possible to TFR’s mission of ridding Rappahannock of roadside rubbish. 3. Art pieces should be completed as soon as possible after TFR’s ending date of April 15. ^Please plan to submit your entries by May 1. With enough interest and participation, TFR may arrange for judging of the entries, and award prizes. The dates and places for the initial 'display of TFR’s Trash Art will be announced in the next few weeks. For further information, contact Barney O’Meara, 9878271, or Laurie Marshall, 6753267.

Church Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 4 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. Evening Service 7 p.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. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Masses: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Sunday: Sunday: Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector 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 School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke 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. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:3p a.m. M.M. Wood enjoys out-of-town relatives; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hall and children, Bruce and Taylor of Eastman, Ga. are visiting this week with Miss Mary Miller Wood and other relatives in the county. The Easter cantata at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday at 11 a.m. is entitled, Amazing Love. Everyone is invited. Happy birthday to Mrs. Betty Klise of Flint Hill on Friday, April 2 and also to Mary Bailey, who will celebrate the same day. Wishes are extended to Victoria Hudson on April 3 and to Katie Giles on April 7. Mrs. Ollie Vann of Castleton is how a resident of the Culpeper Health Care Unit 3, Room 75, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Best wishes to Walden and Hazel Messner of Salt Lake City, Utah, who will celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary on Monday, April 5. She is a former resident of Rappahannock and a sub scriber to the paper. Happy birthday to Mrs. Janie Burke, a former resident, who is a patient at Culpeper Health Care. Mrs. Burke will celebrate another year on April 5.Wednesday night Samantha Falls and Robert Falls of Woodville had dinner with their great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Miss Margo Haynes spent Saturday night with Miss Amanda Brown and her family. Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Ruth Clark were recent visitors of Mrs. Edna Voight in Front Royal. Guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Bonnie Cave and Daniel of Amissville and Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz visited with Mrs. Al-yson Sengstack and sons, Eric and Jason in Centreville. On Saturday John Schultz attended the celebration of the 200th Washington Navy Yard anniversary at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will sponsor a breakfast and Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 11:15 a.m. We want to wish Andrew Burke a happy birthday.^. Andrew will turn 14 on \ Sunday, April 4. On Sunday, March 28t> Doug and Beverly Exline and . Andrew Burke, Mrs. Alice, Racer and Mrs. Anna » Clatterbuck all shopped in Winchester and had dinner at" Chason’s Buffet in Winchester. t The Trinity Church-,' Garden Guild is sponsoring its' second annual garden salet April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ' The Washington Baptist' Church will host their annual(, benefit sale on April 24 . In-, addition to food and baked' goods there will also be. the _. ever famous silent auction andgrandma’s attic. All proceeds' will go toward the building, fund. Should you have items to donate please call Ruth Clark at 675-3608 or Ginger ! Estes at 675-3464. Have a blessed Easter and please call 675-3608 when you have news for this column. SperryviUe families prepare for Easter The Sperryville United Methodist Church will sponsor an Easter egg hunt on Easter Monday, April 5 beginning at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland. All area children are invited. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their Good Friday service on April 2 at 7:30 p.m. The community is invited. They will hold their Easter service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 4. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. a he rehearsal will be on a uesday, April 20 at RCES at 6 p.m. For additional information call Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354 or Harriet Kindall at 987-1211. Birthday wishes go out to Amber Dodson who will celebrate her third birthday on Saturday, April 3. Amber is the daughter of Lisa and Ronnie Dodson. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox, Tiffany Wayland and Barbara Wayland spent the afternoon in Washington, D.C., where they viewed places of interest. Anyone in the Sperryville Historic District interested in a plaque should contact Barbara Williams at 987-8384. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will hold their second annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Lots of special things are in store for the children. There is a $5 admission charge per child. For more information call Teresa Wayland at 9879204. The colorful contemporary paintings of Rappahannock artist Hans Wolfram Gerhard will be on display at the Old Sperryville Bookshop through April. For information call 987-8444. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Boston were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour when you retire on Saturday night!Have a happy Easter. K. Welch celebrates birthday with family Katie Welch celebrated her 14th birthday on Saturday evening with her parents, Bryant and Holly Welch. Her other guests included her sister, Emily Welch, Amber Welch, Derrick Heiserman and Danielle Hudson of Sperryville and Ashlyn Paul of Amissville. Sunrise services will be held at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Easter Sunday, April 4 at 6:30 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Breakfast will be served at the fire hall following the service. Remember to turn your clocks up an hour on Saturday, April 3. Mark and Diane Graves of Sumerduck and Edith Graves of Fredericksburg visited Mrs. Aubrey Lillard on Sunday. Jim Curtis of Linden visited his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis on Sunday. Mrs. Janet Cobb and Laura Crane of Bowie, Md. visited Ernie and Thelma Crane on Sunday. Laura remained to spend the week with her grandparents. Larry Clark of Front Royal was a Sunday visitor in the Bunny Hudson home. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet at the fire hall for their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 5. All mem- , bers are urged to attend. Miss Elizabeth Welch visited her friend, Vivian Hackney at Washington on Sunday. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Bill and Joanne Welch, Betty Klise, Pete and Sally Setter and Jack and Ruth Preston had lunch Sunday at Appetite Repair in 1 Sperryville. Ann and Harlen Jones - of Frost Proof, Fla. and ‘ Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. have returned to their respective homes j after a visit with their mother, Mrs. Alice Brady. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, April 11 ^ at 11 a.m., with Robert 1 Goff delivering the message. The public is welcome. Have a safe and happy Easter! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) >25-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” US. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Pilate sought to release Jesus, but the crowd cried, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend." So he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. See to it yourselves." Matt 27:24. In failing to act, Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death. So often in our society, we fail to follow our convictions for fear of ridicule or reprisal. Perhaps we are merely The Sign of the Cross i"You ask me I hnw I Lnnw I complacent. Whatever the reason, we must act so that Jesus can live through our example. Easter Sunday is such an appropriate time to begin our lives anew. As Jesus arose from His grave, may we also choose to experience a rebirth of the spirit. Celebrate Easter at your chosen place of worship. The sign of the Cross will lead you to Jesus. know He lives... He lives within my heart." Easter hymn Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 Monday Tueaday Wednesday Thursday Friday Matthew 1 Corinthian* 1 Corinthian* 1 Corinthians 1 Peter 28:11-20 18:1-11 15:12-34 15:35-58 1:1-12 Saturday 1 Peter 1:13-25 Scriptures Selected by The Arrwncan Bible Society Copyright ’999 Ke siet Wit hams Newspaper Services. P O Bo* 0005, Charlottesville VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmies Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888»Culpeper fiappahannoch Neim Tour Premier Source of News for Rappahannock 675-3338 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

R. Burke receives achievement award On March 18 Richard W. Burke was presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for demonstrating through his work efforts, conduct, and mannerisms, the Purpose, Mission and Values (PMV) of VDOT over the past 19 years and eight months. Richard was nominated for this award by the Warrenton Resident Engineer, R. E. Moore. The award was presented to Richard by Don Askew, Culpeper District Administrator, at the PMV Open House at the Culpeper Headquarters. Richard was one of the recipients chosen from over 100 nominations. Richard retired March 1. Congratulations Richard on your achievement. Curtis and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill were Sunday callers of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Wharton were Judy and Ronald Atkins of Washington and Nancy and Kelly Atkins of Sperryville. Emory and Frances Conners visited Bill and Jean Gibbs in Culpeper Thursday. During the week Tim Norman and Richard Burke traveled through Hawkins County to Lafollette, Tenn. on business. James and Mary Jamieson hpsted a Five Forks neighbors party Friday evening in honor of Terrence and Pam Kisner. The Kisners recently purchased the Five Forks Farm. The party was to acquaint them with their neighbors. Those in attendance were: Gordan and DeEtte Axelson, Wayne and Ann Brown, Richard Burke, Die and Michelle Burke, Natalie Emery, Dottie Marsh, John and Marijka Ford, Jonchen Ford, Isabelle Ford, Mrs. vanPfelat, K.P. and Betty Grigsby, Doris Jones, John Hahns, Bill and Rosemary Anderson, Jim and Carolyn Man waring, John Marocchi, Sarah Steed, Rodney and Jo Vest, Charles and Pat Whorton, and of course, Terrence and Pam Kisner. Teresa Norman of Front Royal, Pam Lowell, Fran and Wyatt Norman and Bessie Norman met on Wednesday at the Country Cafe for lunch. Mrs. June Clark is improving each day. Continue your prayers, send cards, and now you can send flowers as she is no longer in ICU, but is in a semi-private room. The address is: Mrs. June Clark, University of Virginia Hospital, Room GC6152B, Charlottesville, Va. 22908. Mrs. Clark’s visitors dur ing the week were Misty Hitt, Merle Daczewitz, Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Billy and Nina Fox of Luray, Richard and Rena Burke, Tim and Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert. Monday visitors of Mildred Coughlin at the Warrenton Overlook Center were Katherine Bayne, ^Bessie Norman and Mary Lou Burke. Friday Bessie Norman visited Mildred Coughlin and Mrs. George Elam at Warrenton Overlook. Happy birthday goes out to Die Burke and Rena Burke who celebrate on March 30 and April 2, respectively. Woodville residents and friends assisted in removing over 80 bags of trash from Route 522 south between Round Hill and Sperryville. Thanks to Taylor Light, 6 years old, and Katie VonFange, 7 years old, who picked up a wagon load of trash on Saturday. Special thanks to Barry Ferguson who drove up and down 522 on Saturday supplying trash bags and drinks to the citizens picking up trash. Also special thanks to the Burke and Dennis Stores for their support in the trash efforts. Woodville citizens are encouraged to participate in the trash attack. See Burke’s store for more information. The Woodville Community Organization meeting was held on March 27 with a good turn out. Minutes will be published in a newsletter and distributed to all Woodville households. There will be a communitywide men’s breakfast on Saturday, April 3 at 8 a.m. at the Woodville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Easter sunrise services will be held at the peak of Red Oak Mountain t on Sunday, April 4 at 6:30 a.m. The sun is due to rise at 7 a.m. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night so you don’t over sleep Sunday morning. Remember, its Daylight Savings Time again. The Sheriffs Office is seeking a Woodville citizen to serve as a representative to the Rappahannock County Citizen’s Advisory Council. The sheriff plans a start up meeting on Friday. April 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Washington fire hall. Those interested, please attend. This is an update of last weeks article regarding the Woodville and Reynolds Baptist Churches’ trip to “Acquire the Fire Youth Conference” at the Baltimore Arena April 30 and May 1. Currently 24 youths and 10 adults from different churches in the county are planning to attend. There is room for 10 more youths. Price was $65 now it is $69 because the early bird deadline has passed. Call Teresa or Jeff Light at 9879523 for further details. Call Rena Burke at 9878330 not later than 8:30 a.m. on Monday to report Woodville area news. Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Happy first birthday to Amissville girls Happy Easter! I hope you remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night. While you’re making rounds, put a new battery in your smoke detector. Two special ladies are celebrating their first birthday tflis weekend. Patricia Louise S[mith will be one year old on Friday, April 2. ' Sara Nicole Grady will hit the big one Saturday, April 3. These birthday parties will definitely be Kodak moments. 1 Happy birthday wishes also go out this week to Larry dliver Jr., Donna Oliver, and Sarah Mills. Hope you all have a; fantastic birthday! < Happy anniversary wishes ajre extended to Mick and Polly Burkholder who will celebrate 52 years of marriage on Friday, April 1. No fooling! ; Our sympathy is extended to the family of Helen Compton of Amissville who passed away this past week. Mrs. Compton was 71. Rappahannock Soccer League is still taking soccer registration for the spring seashn. If you have a boy or girl Who is interested in having a good time while getting a little ejcercise contact Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 for registration information. Holy Thursday will be ojaservbd at the United Methodist Church in Amissville on April 1 with a special service at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. On April 2, all children from the community are invited to color Easter eggs at the United Methodist Church from 10 until 11 a.m. These eggs will be hidden during their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3 beginning at 2 p.m. Be sure to bring a basket or container to gather eggs on the church grounds. There will be prizes in each age group for the child who finds the most eggs and there are special eggs with candy or money inside! Like the U. S. Marines, the Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are looking for a few good men! Fathers are needed to play in a benefit basketball game against boys from Rappahannock County High School’s Varsity and Jr. Varsity teams. The date and time has not been scheduled. Come on guys, dust off those high tops and call Calvin Atkins at 987-8367, Monte Clinedinst at 987-9625, Cheryl Taylor at 987-8026, or Mike Tupper at 987-8575 to sign up. Parents are reminded one last time that Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for spring break on Friday, April 2 through Monday, April 5. However, schools will also be closed for a Professional Workday on Tuesday, April 6. Students and staff will return on Wednesday, April 7. Have a great break! Rappahannock County Public Schools will be closed Friday, April 2 through Monday April 5 to observe their spring holiday. Let’s hope the weather cooperates so you can enjoy your mini vacation. The Amissville United Methodist Church will hold its Sunrise service Easter morning at 5:30 a.m. at the church. Everyone is invited to attend and stay for the breakfast which will follow the service. Easter Sunrise service for Jeffersonton Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, April 4 at the Hillcrest Cemetery on Route 229 at 6:30 a.m. Breakfast will follow the service at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Amissville Baptist Church will hold Easter Sunrise service on Red Oak Mountain on Sunday, April 4 beginning at 5:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to participate. Rappahannock County Elementary School’s Book Fair will be April 13-19. The book fair is held in the library and everyone is invited to participate. The proceeds will help buy new books for the library. Christmas in July? For a few children in need it may well feel like Christmas. The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is promoting this program to assist needy boys and girls in attending a camp this summer. Due to the outpouring of love and donations for their Christmas “Shop With a Deputy Program” the Sheriff’s Office exceeded their goal. A request from a donor for the excess funds to be used for a summer program prompted the idea. While some funds are available, more is needed to send a goal of 20 children to camp. If you would like to make a donation, please send it to the attention of Captain Jeff Brown at “Christmas in July, c/o Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 487, Washington, Va. 22747 Please drop your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. Boston residents prepare for holiday New Salem Baptist (Church located on Route 522 vflill be having an Easter egg hunt on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the church. ‘ On Sunday at 11 a.m. they will have an Easter service. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Butler, who celebrated their day on Sunday. Congratulations to Zachary Corbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Corbin, who was one of the participants in the Virginia Cooperative Youth Leadership Conference, held recently at Graves Mountain Estes’ have daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kenneth Estes II and son, (Charles Benjamin are pleased tf) announce the birth of Julia Katherine Estes born March at Fauquier Hospital in \yarrenton. « The infant weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and vfas 19 3/4 inches long. Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Estes of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Brown of Washington. Delighted great grandparents are Mrs. Charles H. Estes of Sperryville and Mrs. Marvin S. Stickley of Front Royal. Viewtown area social notes I Mrs. Sherry Frazier, Bobbie Jo, Nicole and Whitney, Mrs. Joyce Owens, Irene Owens and April Reid spent from Friday Until Sunday in South Carolina. Mrs. Robin Dodson celebrated her birthday on March 26; David Smith on March 28 and Mrs. Barbara Settle celebrated her special day on March 29. Sympathy is extended to the Compton family upon the passing of Mrs. Helen Compton last week. Susan Weaver of Culpeper was a weekend guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Lodge. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Mrs. K.T. Miller whose day will be Saturday. Joshua Waddell of VCU in Richmond spent the recent week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell on Route 707. Get well wishes are extended to Michael, Krystal and Jacob Heflin of Castleton Ford Road, who have been ill. Mrs. Carrol Petty of Front Royal was a Saturday guest of Mrs. Hazel Hawkins and together they dined at Golden Corral in Culpeper. Mrs. Hilda Winkler was a Monday evening guest of Mrs. Hawkins. Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs. Marvin Meade on Hash Lane. Ms. Linda Weakley of Standardsville was a Saturday guest of Mrs. Meade. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Chrissy, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark and Ray Wharton attended a gospel concert in Woodbridge Saturday evening and en route home dined at Shooneys in Manassas. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and sons, Keith and Timmy returned home Sunday after a weeks trip to Edgewater, Fla. having been called there by the death of Mr. Robinson’s grandmother. Our deep sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Helen Compton, who passed away last Monday. Michael Cannon of Castleton spent the weekend with his sister, Miss Ashleigh Cannon at Radford University. Again, we congratulate Miss Amanda Sims, who made the honor roll for the last grading period at Rappahannock High School. To each and very reader, may you have a joyous Easter and may we never loose sight of why we celebrate this holiday. Just a reminder that the time has come again to set those clocks up as daylight savings time begins Sunday, Upcoming Events Benefit bake sale planned An Easter bake sale will be held on April 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Talk-of-the-Town in Washington to benefit the Piedmont Feline Rescue League. Homemade pies, cookies and cakes will be available. Democratic Committee to meet The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its regularly scheduled first-Wednesday-of-evenmonths meeting at the Rappahannock Library at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7. This is a regular, business-as-usual meeting. All interested people are invited. For more information call Franklin Schmidt at 987-8410. Sculpture Class to begin A spring sculpture class, figure in clay will be held April 6 through May 25 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville. The class will be taught by Charles Flickinger. Call 987-8718 or 987-8474 for additional information. First Thursday Group to meet First Thursday Education Support Group will meet to discuss the 1999-2000 school budget on Thursday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Dr. David Gangel, Superintendent has been invited to talk about the proposed school budget that will be sent to the board of supervisors by April 1. Dr. Gangel will also bring the initial blueprints for the high school expansion project and new athletic fields for an update on that project. Please bring your questions and join the group which gathers every other month to talk about education issues in an atmosphere of constructive conversation. For more information contact Ellen Neill-Dore at 675-1461. Ice returns to Pine Knot There will be a dance at Pine Knot Inn with R&B band, Ice from Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 3 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is $5. Easter egg hunt scheduled The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad will host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 at 11 a.m. All children in the community are invited to attend. Reagan Day dinner set James C. Miller, President Reagan’s Director of the Office of Management and Budget and member of the National Security Council, will speak at the Reagan Day Dinner to be held on Saturday, April 10. This free event is sponsored by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee and will be held at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall beginning at 6 p.m. For free tickets call Walter Longyear at 675-3679. Fundraiser planned The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are looking for a few good men! Fathers are needed to play against a team made up of high school boys Varsity and Jr. Varsity basketball players in a benefit basketball game. This game is hosted by the Athletic Boosters with proceeds going to the athletes. If interested call Calvin Atkins at 987-8367; Monte Clinedinst at 987-9625; Mike Tupper at 987-8575 or Cheryl Taylor at 987-8026. Organizational start-up meeting set The Rappahannock County Citizen’s Advisory Council will have an organizational startup meeting on Friday, April 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking interested citizens to serve as representatives of the following communities to participate in this important communications project: Chester Gap, Huntly, Flint Hill, Washington, Sperryville, Gid Brown/Harris Hollow, F.T. Valley, Slate Mills/Round Hill/Scrabble, Woodville, Amissville/Viewtown, Rock Mills/Shade/Tiger Valley, Laurel Mills/Castleton and Ben Venue/Massie’s Corner. Local artist’s work on display The colorful contemporary paintings of Rappahannock artist Hans Wolfram Gerhard will be on display at the Old Sperryville Bookshop through April. Mr. Gerhard, of Slate Mills, was bom and educated in Germany. He trained as an artist in Germany and later at the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. Since 1987, he has worked on the restoration of his Hughes River Farm, where he has a studio. His moderately priced small paintings on paper are on sale at the bookshop. For more information call 987-8444. Easter breakfast scheduled The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department will sponsor a breakfast and Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 from 8 to 11 a.m. The egg hunt will begin at 11:15 a.m. Breakfast items will include scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuits, pancakes, potatoes and muffins. For more information call Thora Pullen at 987-9339. Auxiliary plans egg hunt The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will sponsor their second annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The event will not only include an egg hunt with the Easter bunny but pictures with her, face painting, balloons, story telling, prizes, snack and fun activities for all. There will also be a raffle. Admission is $5 per child. For more information contact Teresa Wayland at 987-9024. April Kite Fly slated The Ben Venue Kite Festival, Inc. and the Piedmont Environmental Council invite you to this year’s Earth Day Kite Fly on Saturday, April 17 from noon until 4 p.m. Ram date is April 18. Admission is $2 per person, children under five, free. For information call 675-3444. Miss Rappahannock Pageant set The annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. The rehearsal will be on Tuesday, April 20 at RCES at 6 p.m.For more information contact Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354 or Harriet Kindall at 987-1211. Benefit dance scheduled The Rappahannock Farmers’Association will sponsor a Agricultural Scholarship Fund Dance with St. Thomcatz Big Band at Fauquier Spring Country Club on Friday, April 16 from 8 to 11 p.m. Cost is $25 per couple, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Call for ticket information and confirmation, 635-4132 or 675-3444.

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May 8th Embassy Tour visits 8 embassies $47 incls. transp/tour *540-825-9355 Bids & ' Proposals i J Invitation to Bid Asbestos Abatement Services Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for .asbestos abatement services Deadline tor receipt of bids is 2 p.m. April 27, 1999. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 3/31,4/7/99 #248941 Invitation to Bid for Architectural/ Engineering Service Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for Architectural/ Engineering services for tne Rappahannock High School west wing roof. Deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 1999. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 9878773. The Rappahannock School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 3/24 & 3/31/99 #247720 Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 703-777-1110 485 v Bids & Proposals Invitation to Bid for Replacement of Hydro-Pneumatic Water Tank Services Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parlies to submit sealed bids for services for replacement of a 3000 gallon Hydro-Pneumatic Water Tank at the Rappahannock High School. Deadline for receipt of bids if 2:00 p.m. on April 7, 1999. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 9878773. The Rappahannock School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 3/24 & 3/31/99 #247723 408 Automobiles J l 36 FORD MUSTANG 5.0, all power, runs but needs work. $900/obo. Must sell now!! 703771-1327 650 Parts St Accessories Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts lor cais & tacks Some new parts Mofcre, transmesions & part Instated (if purchased here) Over2,000 cars and trucks at all times. 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KSI -r - ^---> Legal Notices s__-J TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 14, 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 V6 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 22747. 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. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 3/24, 3/31/99 #247934 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 14, 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 V4 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 22747. 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. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 3/24 & 3/31/99 #247483 PAINTERS NEEDED Retirement plan available. 540-439-2300 REFRIGERATION Helper, refrigeration installation, full-time, immediate opening, salary negotiable, based on experience. Health insurance, paid holidays and vacation. Opportunity lor advancement. Apply to P.O. Box 606 Gainesville, VA 20156 HELP WANTED! For small convenience store in Downtown Warrenton. Must be at least 21 years of age & able to work mornings and some weekends. Call Jean © 540-347-5586. CUSTOMER SERVICE Local company seeking customer service technicians. Gas fireplace knowledge helpful, not a must. Will train. Full-time. Contact Brian 540-347-0633 DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Home every day. Call between 6 & 8pm. (540) 825-6329 SECRETARY/ BOOKKEEPER FT. Small professional office seeks positive, wellorganized, reliable person able to handle multiple tasks. Computer skills needed. Call (540) 347-7801 for application,_ TRUSTEE SALE 21 Virginia Pine Drive Huntly, VA In execution of a Deed of Trust from Donald E. Foster dated November 1, 1995 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in Deed Book 215, page 648, securing a loan which was originally $130,462.00. Default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured, and at the request of the holder of saitl Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offe# at 12:30 PM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and briefly de» scribed as Lots 3 and 4, in Block A, as shown oft that certain plat and survey entitled “Survey c# French Farm Subdivision on Route 522, about 5 miles South of Front Royal”. Tax Map #ID A-3. , • The property will be conveyed by Special War* ranty Deed, subject to all existing easements, re» strictions and any other conditions that may after# title to the property. The Noteholder reserves thfi right to bid at the said sale. TERMS: CASH A bidder’s deposit of $12,700.0({ cash or certified check, will be required at the time .of sale with the settlement and full payment of the purchase price within (15) fifteen days from the datft of the sale. Additional terms will be announced 4 the time of sale and the successful bidder will bf required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustee a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. * • This notice is an attempt on a debt and any infor* mation obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: VA. , NP994664 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Between 8-11 AM Nectar Projects, Inc. Substitute Trustee 750 Miller Drive, Suite C2 Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-8619 3/24, 3/31,4/7,4/14/99 #247843 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE » ■» In execution of a certain deed of trust dated OC» TOBER 6, 1994, and recorded on OCTOBER 11j 1994 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY of Rappahannock, Virginia, IN DEED BOOK 2Q8, PAGE 711, from Gregory Alan Moor* and Susan R. Calabria, husband and wife to CARLA COMMONS AND JANICE V. VASQUEZ, Trustee(s), and default having been made in the payment of the debt secured, and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trustee(s), has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front of RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE Po. Box 517, 208 GAY STREET, WASHINGTON, Virginia, on APRIL 2, 1999, at 9:44 am, the following described property located at Route 610, Chester Gap, Virginia, and more particularly described as LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, being known and described as Lot 1 containing 1.641 acres, more or less, according to plat and survey prepared by William P. Gimbel, L.S., dated September 14, 1994 a copy of which is attached hereto and recorded herewith in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Together with and subject to the rights of others in and to the use of that certain private ingress egress easement as shown on plat of subdivision recorded along with Deed of Subdivision and Dedication and Easement in Deed Book 190 page 89 in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. , This conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record affecting the title to the property hereinabove described. The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale. TERMS OF SALE: Cash, certified funds, cashiers checks, trust account checks. A bidder's deposit of ten percent (10%) MAY be required on date of sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from date of the said sale. This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TS#: 99-V4896VA Loan Type: VA For Information Contact: SPECIALIZED INC., OF VIRGINIA, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 703 779 0080 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 A 3/31/99 #244912 Rappafjannocfc J&eto£ Get Into It!

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Obituaries Daisy Walters Washington resident Daisy Virginia Williams Walters, 59, of Washington died Monday, March 22 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. Mrs. Walters was born Aug. 3, 1939 in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Warren Albert and Minnie Odell Williams. She was predeceased by one daughter, Melissa Clarice Walters. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Clarence Lee Walters; one son, Todd A. Williams of Front Royal; two stepsons, Clarence Lee Walters Jr. of Huntly and James Preston Walters; three daughters, Gwen Diane Williams and Angela O. Williams, both of Washington and Terry L. Jenkins Oliver of Lexington Park, Md. and two stepdaughters, Mary Lou Walters Bywaters of Amissville and Betty Lou Morris of Boonsboro, Md.; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are five brothers, Calvin Clatterbuck of Portsmouth, William Clatterbuck, Donald Clatterbuck and Faron Clatterbuck, all of Front Royal and Warren Douglas Williams of Washington and seven sisters, Nellie Oates of Reliance, Betty Kendrick, Gail Henry and Faye Weaver, all of Front Royal, Barbara Henry of Winchester, Mollie Clatterbuck of Middletown and Goldie Mae Williams of Orlando, Fla. Funeral services were held Friday, March 26 at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home by the Rev. Calvin Clatterbuck, brother of the deceased. Interment followed at the Willis Chapel Cemetery in Huntly. Alfred Hales Army Lieutenant Alfred Ross Hales Jr., 81, a long time resident of Rappahannock County, died Cl.ORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Sunday, March 21 in Portland, Ore. after a brief illness. Mr. Hales, known all his life as “Ross,” was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. He married Carol Marie Sims in November 1941 shortly after being called to active duty as a lieutenant in the Army Coast Artillery. He did not go overseas, but at war’s end, was an infantry officer in a newly-formed division training for the invasion of Japan. After the war, he attended Catholic University on the GI Bill, earning a degree in civil engineering in 1951. Mr. Hales worked for a few years for civilian engineering firms before accepting employment with the Department of the Navy. The Hales lived in Alexandria until he retired in 1972. Mr. and Mrs. Hales then built their dream home on the foundations of Gibson’s Mill on Hittle’s Mill Stream near Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Hales, both lifelong Episcopalians, were very active in Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. They moved to Lacey in 1997. Mr. Hales enjoyed woodworking and made several pieces of furniture that have become family heirlooms. He was deeply interested in the outdoors and introduced his children to sailing, canoeing, and camping at an early age. One of his most prized possessions was an antique canoe he found along the Potomac River following a major flood in 1936. Over the years, he covered it with fiberglass and converted it to a sailing canoe with a handmade kayak for an outrigger. The family used this rig for numerous camping trips in the Potomac River region and Georgian Bay in Canada. Mr. Hales is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Kathryn H. Fleming of Port Townsend, Wash.; two sons, A fired R. Hales III of Fredericksburg and Charles A. Hales of Portland Ore.; one sister, Florence H. Laird of Ocean Springs, Miss. ; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Friday, April 23 at 2 p.m. At his request, his ashes will be scattered in the Potomac River. Frances Campbell Formerly of Washington Frances Katherine Campbell, 77, of Manassas, formerly of Washington, died Wednesday, March 24 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was born April 11, 1921 in Huntly, a daughter of the late Luther and Bertie Jenkins. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard Daniel Campbell. Surviving are her three sons, Daniel E. Campbell of Front Royal, Luther Campbell of Jeffersonton and William “Billy” Campbell of Eden, N.C.; three daughters, Doris Lillard of Front Royal, Shirley Gardner of Sykesville, Md. and Carolyn Bailey of Manassas; 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret Henry and Ann Lockhart, both of Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on March 27 at TumerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. John Burke. Interment was at Willis Chapel Cemetery, Huntly. Annie Oden Homemaker Annie Mary Oden, 89, died Wednesday, March 24 at Royal Haven Adult Home in Front Royal. She was born June 11, 1909 in Sperryville, a daughter of the late Ernest F. and Mary Jane Atkins Dodson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by five sisters and three brothers. Mrs. Oden was the last of her immediate family. Mrs. Oden was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Betty J. and Harry “Jiggs” Martin of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services were held at the Uvilla United Methodist Church Cemetery in Uvilla, W.Va. on March 27 conducted by Rev. Merlin Shorb. Dale Rinehart Sr. Owner Chantilly Express Dari E. Rinehart Sr., 61, husband of Natalina Marrocco Rinehart, Amissville, died Sunday, March 14 at Fairfax Hospital. Mr. Rinehart was bom in West Virginia on Sept. 23,1937. He w as in the military for four years. He was night manager of Marrocco’s Italian Restaurant in Washington, D.C. for 21 years. 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Great Prices. Every Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 9 Chantilly for 22 years. Additional survivors) include four children, Darlj Rinehart Jr. and Denise Mazzan, both of Sterling,} Elizabeth Tapscott of} Richmond and Dane Rinehart) of Amissville; seven grandchil-t dren, Krystal, Katie, Cody,} C.J., Samantha, Anthony and' Christopher and three broth-J ers and four sisters of) Cumberland, Md. Mass was performed at Si.* Luke’s Catholic Church in McLean on Saturday, Marcljj 20. Interment was in The Parklawn Memorial Cemetery, Rockville, Md. John Hooff Navigator, developer. John Carlyle Herbert Hooff, 80, of Alexandria died of congestive heart failure. Born' May 19, 1918 in Baltimore, Md. he was from an Alexandria family and livedthere for most his life. ,W Mr. Hooff attended. Episcopal High School in Alexandria. He graduated from the University . of Virginia in 1941. = " After graduating from. UVA, he served in the Army Aircorps as a navigator during World War II in the North. African, European and Pacific theaters. When returning to* civilian life after World War II, he entered the real estate and development business in. Alexandria as Executive Vice’. President of Charles R. HooffInc., and president of Hooff and Neill Builders. He was a developer • of Yates View and Camerofr Mews in Old Town Alexandria and Indian Bluff Island,' Tarpon Springs, Fla. * - Mr. Hooff was on the vestr^ and treasurer of the Emmanuel Church on the Hill, founding' member and President of the Alexandria Businessmen^ Club, on the Board of Director# of City Bank and Trust, a mem-, ber of the Alexandria Chamber' of Commerce, Chairman of theAlexandria Board of Thfc' Equalization, a member of th6' International Association of Assessing Officers and LionsClub member in Clearwater: 5 Fla. Jr Mr. Hooff retired to Sperryville in 1978 where W' was active in assisting in the building of a new library <inWashington, as Chairman of the Friends of the Library. He’ was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. > ! He is survived by his wife', > Dorothy Cole Hooff; two sons, John C.H. Hooff Jr. and Eugene Prince Hooff; twcr daughters, Evelyn HooffCrickenbergber and Carlyle Fairfax Herbert Hooff; tvwt stepsons, John Marshall Jr. and Robert Marshall and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held, April 1 at Trinity Episcopal Church ih! Washington at 1 p.m. 11 t On^liixin^ ^Jfioucjtits. by Randy Minter ; } IMPORTANT , ONE AND ALL As we note the passing of celebrities and other important ; people, with all the attendant pub-' ' licity and sermonizing, it shoukf , , be remembered that each of us leaves a lasting impression upon those we love. One does not have ' to be a nationally recognized per- ' sonality to leave his or her mark' on this world and the people in it. This fact becomes all too evident when it comes our turn to leave* ! This notion was validated by George Gissing when he wrote,1 "As 1 follow some insignificant mortal along the pavement, 1 am always led to reflect that he, even he, will at some moment be the. , very centre of the interest of, humanity, viz: at the moment of his death." ; While it’s sometimes difficult, it 1 can be helpful to talk with the r ones you love in advance about * your preferences for arrangements ' after your death especially since' ‘ their dearest wish is to do as you* * prefer. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, when we work for ' you, you can be sure we bring to ' bear our years of experience in helping families cope with the range of feelings one has after a ’ loss of a loved one. Losing one’’1 you love is a vulnerable time, and' ' you'll find we treat you with respect. 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a-r K« m ft* if-l'r &)*' ■fit 5 * ' >' %j .- *’ v^t* Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Arland F. Welch to Roger 'Vilen Welch, one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of ajftl ;'t Arland F. Welch to Wendell Dale Welch, one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of *ift. ■4- Arland F. Welch to William Koland Welch Jr., one percent jhdivided interest in 325 seres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. I 'Gabino Hernandez and vterfe to Samuel D. Kiffer and *vife, 5.000 acres, more or less, >arcel 1-D, Jackson District. £119,950. 7!’’Brett Lee Boyce and wife :o Douglas L. Wiggins and tyife, parcel F-l, 40 acres, Hampton District. $144,000. iii 'Philip A. Charles Jr. to Kjevin A. Ricker and wife, lot 5-E, Skyverge Estates, vyakefield District. $2,000. i' .Diana W. Bird , to Christopher Lee Bird and *ife, 3.565 percent undivided Bterest in 204.963 acres, Wakefield District. B. Lee Bird to Christopher L^e Bird and wife, 3.565 per^nt undivided interest in ^,04.963 acres, Wakefield district. John J. Dwyer and others fry Black Rock Inc., four s^rcels, Hampton and Wakefield District. $400,000. Gary L. Hyde to Eugene S. ^eggett and wife, 21.0293 sprps, Hampton District. £fl35,000. ) i Johna L. Inskeep to ieKmes K. Humbles and wife, 1(0,4651 acres, lot #37, Peyton Farm Development, Hampton District. $175,000. I'. Rappahannock school menus RCES -Monday, April 5: Spring )feak ends. Breakfast: Tuesday, April >: Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, past, juice and milk. | Wednesday, April 7: rench toast sticks or cere'ftiilk, toast, juice and milk. ► Thursday, April 8: Hot cinSmon bun or cereal/milk, ast, juice and milk. > Friday, April 9: Breakfast zza or cereal/milk, toast, ice and milk. Lunch, Tuesday, April 6: ausage pizza, mini pretzels, hqose, two: buttered peas, twice of fruit. * Wednesday, April 7: Grilled jam and cheese, choose two: jre<ige fries, steamed broccoli, pilled fruit. I Thursday, April 8: Fish ilet on bun or burrito/salsa, jhoose two: potato rounds, JiQjce of fruit, homemade Ddkie. Friday, April 9: Chicken uggets, hot biscuit, choose vo: mashed potatoes, baked pples, chilled fruit. RCHS j ’ Tuesday, April 6: Chicken ryz/biscuit, macaroni and raese, buttered peas, chilled ruit or sausage pizza, french hes and fruit. | ‘Wednesday, April 7: Grilled [am and cheese, pasta salad, [each cobbler or fresh fruit or thicken salad on bun, com dog Ind hash brown. | .Thursday, April 8: Chili )on came, stuffed spud, green jeans, com muffin or chicken lattie on bun, potato rounds tnd fruit. Friday, April 9: Spaghetti, p^sh veggies/dip, buttered jorp, garlic bread or hambin^(r.on bun, tuna salad on bun. ! iNote: Salad bar starting ipril 8, available everyday. Subscribe to the OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME! 147+ Magnificent Acres of THE SHADE In the heart of beautiful Rappahannock County, this extraordinary parcel has rolling pasture land with incredible views and approximately 4/10 of a mile of river frontage aLs well as 4/10 of a mile state road frontage on Rts. 621 & 622. Several outstanding building sites, ponds & springs, some woods & a large barn with electric are on the property. Possibility for a division and owner financing exists. Offered at $5,500 an acre, this land should exceed the demands of the most discriminating purchaser. For a private tour and complete details, please call the exclusive listing agent PARDOE in | GRANT GRIFFITH at REAL ESTATE LiRA 1-800-298-5280 QJ Independent^ Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated eXt. 237 t? AFFORDABLE COTTAGE in Rappahannock, 1 BR, 1 BA, large redwood deck. 3.58 acres. Small beaver pond and view! Only $75,000 LOW MAINTENANCE, high enjoyment brick home located on the edge of the village, 3 BRs, 2 BAs, rec. room, fireplace, hardwood floors. Attached garage plus workshop and full basement. Delightful 3/4 acre lot nestled amongst shrubs and trees. $129,500 NATIONAL PARK BOUND ARY... Incredible mountain views...Pond...Seclusion. Log cabin with all the modern amenities, 2 BRs, 2 BAs, sits on 59.8 wooded acres atop Oventop Mountain just west of Sperryville. A must see! $269,500 IN THE MIDDLE OF HUNT COUNTRY is where you will find this restored two level dwelling, one of the oldest houses in the county. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, exposed logs, original floors, large kitchen, screened porch and much more. All on 30 acres of farmland with bam and equipment shed. Come get your piece of history today for $382,500. Eilkkn M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 Wcishiiiyton, \ irginia I -mail: cnulax-i caltms.cmti CALL COLDWELL BANKER FABULOUS LOG HOUSE on 25 acres w/streams and creeks on two sides of the property. House has over 3,(X)0 sq. ft. and there is another structure that could be used as a wonderful studio to finish that novel or painting. Come sit on the back porch rocking chairs and watch the sun go down over the mountains. RP#2405115 $299,900 DON'T BE DECEIVED by the outside of this charming Cottage located a short stroll from the Inn at Little Washington. Completely renovated with hardwood floors, a lovely cathedral ceiling and lots of light with living room and kitchen. The inside has been totally done over from floors to ceilings. RP#2611526 $119,000 (540) 825-3300 Philip G Strange (540) 937-5858(H)| 332 |.lines Madison llwy. • Culpeper, VA 22701 l I OKI, Rl \l I OKS COLDUJCU. vvw w.coldwellhanktM.com AUCTION! Saturday, April 3, 1999 • 10:00 a.m. Directions from Culpeper: Rt. 29 South, right on Mountain Run Lake Rd., Rt. 718 (at 0-Stop), approx. 3 miles to stop sign. Right on Norman Rd, Rt. 633, approx, one mile. Sale on right. Follow signs. VEHICLES 1997 Buick Century Custom, 4 Door, 768 Miles; 1996 Chrysler Van, Town & Country, Power Loaded, 36,317 Miles; 1989 F350 Ford Pickup, Diesel, 85,000 Miles; 1984 Buick Skylark; 1989 Chevrolet Van, Mark III; 1987 Cadillac; 1974 Dodge 600 Truck, 61,000 Miles; 1992 Peterbilt, series 60 Detroit 450HP TRACTORS John Deere 2555 tractor with loader, approx. 2,200 hours EQUIPMENT 550 Hesston round baler, like new; John Deere 430 round baler; 357 New Holland grinder mixer; Worksaver bale unroller; One lot ea. 24' bar joists; Heavy metal roofing; Wooden poles; 2 creep feeders; 3 mineral feeders; 10 hay rings; Hay wagon; Gravity wagon; 25' farm wagon; 40 ft. cattle trailer; 2 head gates; Torro self-propelled mower; 482 Cub Cadet lawn tractor; Rollaway toolbox and chest (Mac), (Craftsman); Hay point; Bucket mount; 3 point mount; Sub soiler w/electric line feed; 4" post-hole auger; (2) 50* steel trailer ramps; 2 bunk feeders, 10 ft.; Corrugated drain pipe, 18"x12'; 510 John Deere hay roller; 1209 John Deere hay bine; 920 Gehl silage body, hay wagon; Misc. treated fence post/Ford posthole digger; Galvanized watering tub; 8 ft. bed cap for Ford pickup (white); Electric fence controllers; 100+ pcs. of 1/2“ decorative slate, 12“x18“ random cut; Timberline fireplace insert; 3 point sprayer pump, 500 gal. propane tank; 30 ft. antenna tower, 2" pvc pipe; 10 ft. rotary cutter; Solid cherry bathroom cabinet and sink; Marble floor tile; Pickup tailgate, Chev. 88-98, like new; Garden tiller; Ditch Witch; Loader bale spear; 100+ orchard grass & fescue 4x5; Woods 8' scraper blade; Ford Ferguson 3 pt. hitch plow 212"; Plastic barrels; Rolls 3' woven wire; Handtools WELDING EQUIPMENT 2 Millermatic 250 wire feed welders; feed; Car Mate Penn style box trailer, Ellis band saw; Homemade press; (14'x6'); Conventional flatbed trailer Clawson drill press (variable speeds); (21 'x7'); 3 bolt, bins, 12 section w/conDynapak plasma cutter on stand; Speed tents; Approx. 300' angle iron 1*-3"; 320' air compressor, 5hp, 120 lbs.; tubing; 120' flat bar steel; Asst, steel Milwaukee Sawzall; 2 Milwaukee band plate; 2 welding tables; Troy-Bilt leaf saws (6* capacity); Victor Track Torch vacuum; 2 weed eaters; Leaf blower; w/12‘ of track; Lincoln portable welder Lots of other misc. items too numerous (225) w/cables; Lincoln Arc welder-wire to mention. NOTE: All announcements from the auction block take precedence over any advertisements or prior statements. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Payment on equipment on the day of sale by cash, certified funds, personal check with bank letter of guarantee or other means acceptable to the auctioneer. FARM BEING SOLD, MUST MOVE. Owners: Deal, Irvin, Geer Estate and selected consignors. •nnett Realty & Auction Co. 14434 Germanna Highway • Lie. #551 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 • (540) 825-4554 Lawrence K. Bennett, CAI (540) 825-2541 "Look for upcoming auctions on April 17th and May 1st!!! Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Sperryville - 20x38 old frame church building on 0.53 acre lot, town sewer, state road frontage. $39,000 w/only $5,000 down Park Boundary and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 Saaten! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291^987-8146 t=r, EQUAL 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 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - This beautifully stocked pond is surrounded by 200+ varied acres and offers spectacular mountain & pastoral views, a 6-room stone house w/oak floors & 4 FPs, farm buildings, a smaller pond, streams, and flexible owner terms. $699,900. Owner may consider selling with less acreage. MADISON COUNTY - Red Oak Farm bordering the Shenandoah National Park, is wonderful for the horse enthusiast with miles of riding trails out the back gate! A pleasingly restored late 19th century Farmhouse w/semi-detached office & bath, older barn, board fenced pastures & sweeping mountain & valley views are some of the amenities of this very special property. $375,000 FLINT HILL - Enjoy Jordan River and distant mountain views from a hillside building site. Woodlands, privacy and abundance of wildlife all on this 42+ acres. $162,900 Log Cabins Traditional Timber Framing Passive Solar natural by Design Hand-Crafted Homes & Buildings Quality fi? 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