Rappahannock News, April 14, 1999

122st Year... No. 15 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Gateway meeting scheduled A Sperryville Gateway meeting - will be held on Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. For information contact Tom Junk at 987-8617. Montpelier Singers at Theatre Saturday i The Montpelier Singers have been invited for a return performance at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m. Once again, this chamber ensemble of singers from the Virginia Piedmont region, under the direction of Wallace Hornady, will treat Rappahannock audiences to a rich and varied program of music, ranging form the Renaissance to the twentieth century, from Hans Leo Hassler to Billy Joel and Paul Simon. Among their ranks are two Rappahannock women, Sallie Morgan and Mary O’Meara. Tickets are $5 and may be reserved by calling the RAAC office or purchased at the door. For reservations call RAAC at 675-3193 or reserve by e-mail at morgans@citizen.infi.net. Meeting slated for school addition The public is invited to attend a meeting on Thursday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS auditorium concerning the development of the RCHS addition. The basic overall design and classroom configuration has been determined. However, public input can still affect the exterior, the site appearance, and overall aesthetics. An architect from Hayes Large Architects will be present to explain the progress on the development of the new RCHS addition. After the architects’ presentation, the public is invited to provide comments or ask questions concerning the new addition. Extended hours for Book Fair Rappahannock County Elementary School library is currently hosting their annual Scholastic Book Fair which will continue through Monday, April 19. The hours will be 8:15 a.m. until 4 p.m. on regular school days, with additional hours on Thursday, April 15. The library will remain open after school until 8 p.m. on that Thursday only, in order to accommodate those who cannot attend during school hours. Admission is free. Happenings in Rappahannock • Washington Town Council meeting, Wednesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Public hearing for Clabert Smoot subdivision; old business to ; include water system problems and upgrades; water billing policies and s town hall use; new business: FY 99/00 budget proposal. • Rappahannock County Planning Commission meeting; Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock courthouse. Tentative agenda to include: New business, special use for Bledsoe family apartment; Burke family apartment and Compton family apartment. Old business will include Ridgetop Committee; discussion of subdivision ordinance and Telecommunications /PCs ordinance. Rappahannock News P.0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Spring has sprung! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Alex Baumgardner scores a run during last week’s Panther loss to Strasburg, 10-9. Bank sponsors seminar on Y2K By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer A seminar on how to deal with the year 2000 problem was held on April 7 at the town of Washington Fire Hall. The event was sponsored by Rappahannock National Bank. About 15-20 county residents attended the seminar, which was intended to inform people of what is being done not only in the banking industry but by the government and other industries as well. The speaker was Terrie Cloud, Project Manager from Vitex, Incorporated. Vitex, based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, is working with Union Bankshares - which owns Rappahannock National and a number of other banks in the area - to ensure that their systems are Y2K compliant. Cloud addressed many issues, but stressed two major points. First, and possibly most important, is that things aren’t as bad as one might be led to believe and that there is no need to panic. “The media is playing up the ‘dodm and gloom’ side. We don’t think that’s going to happen,” said Cloud in the beginning of his presentation. The second major point he stressed is that many people think Y2K is only a personal computer (PC) problem. He commented “It’s much more than a PC problem. If it’s electronic, it has the potential to be a problem.” The Y2K problem is simply this: After December 31 1999, some computer systems will become inoperable because they won’t be able to account for dates beyond that time. Over two decades ago, computer programmers used shortened date fields in order to save computer memory. Fof example, January 15, 1999 would read 1/15/99 on your computer instead of 1/15/1999. It was a cost cutting measure due to the fact that memory, back then, was expensive and scarce. As & result, computers wouldn’t be able to tell if “02” is 1902 or 2002. “You arid I would understand what that number means. The computer doesn’t,” said Cloud. Despite all of the worry, Cloud l says that the United States is in pretty good shape as far as preparing for Y2K. Some figures he gave the audience were: - 90% of the federal government’s over 6,000 critical systems are year 2000-compliant as of March 31, 1999. - Of 24 major federal agencies, 13 are 100% compliant including Social Security and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. - All of the remaining federal agencies are at least 85% compliant. See SEMINAR, Page A7 Chris Bird running for supervisor By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer “It’s time to give something back to the county,” Chris Bird said. His father purchased the family’s Horseshoe Hollow Farm on Fodderstack Road in 1967, and Chris has lived on and worked it since 1973. He says that he has benefited from life in Rappahannock,and is seeking the Hampton District supervisor’s seat to offer his efforts and expertise in appreciation for what the county has provided to him. Bird, 48, is a graduate of Dartmouth University with a degree in environmental studies. He takes a decidedly eco-conscious approach to his endeavors. He grows hay organically, and employs his Belgians for selective and low-impact logging and for seeding It appears that he measures the environmental impact of each of his activities, before making a commitment. He and his competition for the Hampton District seat, Bryant Lee, have both focused upon the preservation and proper use of Rappahannock’s natural and human resources as the core planks in his platform. Bird believes that farm use is the key to land preservation, and that the county’s children are the key to its future. “If this county could do one thing ... it could educate its kids so that they could get good and satisfying jobs,” he said. Bird noted his satisfaction with the schools at present, and observed that the county is a good place to Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs CANDIDATE: Chris Bird shoes at Horseshoe Hollow Farm. live — and so, attracts good teachers. He also expressed his view that high school vocational program needs must be addressed, since the Piedmont Technical School will not be available. Partnerships needed Bird indicated that he had great faith in the intelligence and skills of Rappahannock residents, and that county problems and issues could be resolved through a close community-government partnership. The application of imaginative and flexible solutions could be the answer to the problem of communications towers. “The towers are a big issue,” Bird said. “There is a great deal of justifiable concern . . . but there is the ability to satisfy everyone.” He noted that the towers could be an eyesore if an appropriate solution is not devised, but there are compelling reasons to develop a good solution. “A lot of women commute, and if they could communicate better it would ease the problem,” Bird said. See BIRD, Page A8 School super requests internet hook-up by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer At last night’s meeting of the Rappahannock School Board, Superintendent Dr. David Gangel outlined a novel approach to providing full Internet access at county schools. Dr. Gangel said that he would like to see 200 of the 300 school computers Internet-accessible before the start of the next school year, and was investigating the use of those students who have received network configuration training to do the bulk of the work. If the Board approves this plan, selected students would be hired to provide such technical support during the coming summer, and they would be paid at a rate to be determined. Dr. Gangel noted that this approach would give students additional skills through on-the-job training, and would result in cost savings to the school system. He cautioned that there were serious issues to contend with once Internet access had been achieved: teachers would have to be Internettrained to be able to provide supervision to students using the net and filtering software would need to be installed and tested on servers as well as on individual computers. The Superintendent proposed, and the Board accepted, early release on May 21, 1999 to provide in-service Internet training for teachers, and additional teacher training has been scheduled for two days each this See BOARD, From Page A8 Burglary reported The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burglary in a residence on Mill Hill Road in Flint Hill on April 5. The person filing the report is staying in his parents’ cabin. He left on March 4, and upon returning on March 11 found his mobile phone missing. There were no signs of forced entry, and the person informed sheriff’s deputies that a sliding glass door on the house does not have a lock. Two accidents in county A single vehicle accident occurred on U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill during the early morning hours of April 7. The driver of a Chevrolet S-10 hit a deer near the dumpsters at Huntly. Damage to the pickup was estimated at $900. A separate accident occurred on Harris Hollow Road outside of Washington in the late night hours of April 11. The two-car wreck occurred in the first turn leaving town. There were no injuries, and juveniles were involved. Habitual offender detained o Shortly after midnight on April 10, Deputy Connie Compton of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office stopped a motorist near the intersection of U.S. 211 and Route 640 near Amissville. The vehicle had a flat tire, and the driver did not have a license. Further investigation revealed that the driver was Prince Lewis Marshall of Alexandria, a habitual offender. He was arrested and placed in the Rappahannock County Jail. Weapon incident in Sperryville Rappahannock County Sheriff’s See CRIME, Page A8

Welcoming the Spicebush Spicebush is in bloom and how welcome it is! I saw the honey-yellow flowers from the car as I was driving Fodderstack Road from Washington, Va. to Flint Hill. The next day I saw it along Route 647, Crest Hill Road. As far as plants are concerned, spring has arrived for me. This unobtrusive shrub is the signal. Individual spicebush flowers are only 1/10 of an inch across; they appear in tight clusters along the twigs of this water-loving native shrub. When they first open, the flowers are a greenish-yellow; with maturity they are pure gold. Male flowers with stamens are on one plant, female on another. They appear long before the bright green leaves. The female flower — the one with the pistil — has rudimentary stamens. Somewhere in the long evolutionary journey, these stamens have lost their ability to produce pollen — the very stuff of life. Spicebush, Lindera benzoin, is in the Laurel family along with sassafras, Mountain Laurel, Kalmia latifolia, to be specific, is not in this family but in the Heath family, Ericaceae, along with rhodendron, trailing arbutus, blueberry, azaleas and the r All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott bush honeysuckles (which are not in the Honeysuckle Family). Confused? So am I. Seeming inconsistencies and contradictions in botanical nomenclature reflect centuries of mixing of Latin, English and science. For me it has charm. Spicebush is well-named and delights the senses at all times of the year. The flowers are fragrant though it is a subtle perfume. One has to get quite close and, if you are that close, take time to admire the perfect symmetry of the flowers. The alternate leaves are simple and entire (no teeth) and range from 2-6 inches long. One of the charms of this shrub is that one plant will display leaves of many sizes but the same shape. Later, when the leaves appear, crush one and be prepared for pleasure. The odor is pleasantly distinctive. Later, when the shiny scarlet berries appear on the female plant, they delight both 1 April 15 Tim** Newspapers Graphic/Ktm Gross Real Men Are Tough As Sharks. They Eat Their Trash. Stow It, Don't Throw It! (Hey Fellas - This is a Guy Problem!) « Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahanuock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock...$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27. Name Address City. State_ Zip Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Happahannoch New*, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS ' I Old Address: New Address: I--J The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747,__ the eye and the nose. Crush one and you’ll see what I mean. Overwintering birds — grouse, mockingbirds, robins and wild turkeys love these red fruits. Deer browse on both the red fruits and twigs. When the woods are gray and brown in winter, spicebush twigs reward the seeker. Crushed, they have a pleasant scent and taste intensified by the cold. Or maybe it just seems so to me. Spicebush has its rewards at all seasons. Spicebush does not announce its beauty like a dogwood or redbud. One has to seek its subtle charm. The shrub is rarely very large; the largest one I have found was about 15 feet tall. Most of them are under 3 feet. There is no distinctive shape to the plant; the twigs go out in all directions. The important point to remember when spicebush hunting is that the plant is rarely far from water. In a delightful and informative book, “Magic and Medicine of Plants,” published by Reader’s Digest (1986), I learned that during the American Revolution spicebush berries were dried, crushed and used as a substitute for allspice that had previously been imported from Europe. Leaves and twigs of spicebush were used by settlers to make an infusion to induce sweating and break a fever. It has also been the source of folk medicine to cure dysentery, colds and coughs. Our ancestors learned this from the Indians, I suppose. Native American women made a tea from the twigs to promote menstruation and ease its pain. All this makes me wonder if, with the modern interest in the medicinal value of native plants, the spicebush has been rediscovered for its curative powers. Don’t wait to go spicebush hunting. The tiny yellow flowers don’t last long. The blooms fade quickly after the male flowers have yielded their yellow pollen to early bees that carry it to the female flowers. Then the leaves appear and the smell of one crushed between fingers makes a trip to the late spring and summer woods a pleasure for the nose. Panther Paws- school briefs BY JAN MAKE LA Public School Volunteer Coordinator • Hold on to your hats! The next two months are going to be busy. More and more activities are being planned, not to mention preparation for the SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. • Marmalade Theatre presented “Acropolis Now” on April 13 at RCES. Students in grades K-3 were invited thanks to the generosity of the Curriculum Enrichment Program and others. Students in grade three also got to participate in a workshop in the afternoon. • The April School Board meeting was held on Tuesday, April 13. Please mark the second Tuesday of each month on your calendars, so that you might attend future meetings. We value your input. • The Volunteer Recognition Event will be held at 3:45 on Thursday, April 22 at RCES. Anyone who has reached out in any way to help the public schools is invited to attend. • In that spirit, I would like to recognize a few of the volunteers who do extraordinary things: • Mrs. Sally Havastad, whose children have graduated, who still works tirelessly to support the Band Boosters. • Mrs. Helen Graves and Mrs. Margaret Gottlieb, both retired teachers and wonderful people, who give of their time and talents two days every week to tutor children at RCES. • The senior ladies at the Nutrition Site in Washington who clip, sort and count thousands of Campbell’s Soup labels and GM Box tops for our various campaigns. • Brian Foss, whom I have never met, who mails to me on a regular basis Giant receipts, Campbell’s Soup labels and GM box tops for our various campaigns. • Mrs. Louise Bondelid, a reading tutor at RCES, V» ft came to help * because she has a “passion for books and reading.” • Mrs. Frances Thornton, retired public health nurse, who volunteers in the office at RCES all day every Wednesday, and is willing to do anything! • Mr. Robert Inglis, whose son graduated from RCHS last year, who provides college or career counseling to any interested students and their parents. He is an incredible resource for our students. Please sign up for an appointment in Mr. Jim Futrell’s office at RCHS. • And the list goes on and on and on! Thank you all! • RCES Art teacher Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt creates amazing works of art with our students which we enjoy having displayed in the school corridors. If you are able to volunteer to help hang student art around the school, or to assist Mrs. Rosenblatt in class, please call her or Jan Makela at 987-8259. • With spring in the air, students thoughts are often in places removed from the classroom. Please encourage your children to stay focused (not an easy task) and to remember to turn in all homework. • Mrs. Marti Cannon’s kindergarten class recently learned the word “oviparous” as part of the study of eggs prior to Easter. Care to venture a guess as to the meaning of that one? Ask your kinder garten student (or Mr. Webster!) • Kindergarten registration will continue through Thursday, April 15 at RC£S. If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the fall, please call to make an appointment today. This event is planned to help make the transition from home to school easier for both the child and parent. • During kindergarten registration there will also be a table set up in the main lobby of RCES where parents may find information about their birth to five year old children. There will be information concerning nutritional needs, immunizations, child development, etc. Please stop by. • There will also be an Early Childhood element at DARE Day this year. All parents of birth to five year old children are encouraged to visit RCES on that day and discuss their child’s developmental needs in a safe and nurturing environment: What a wonderful opportunity to learn how you might better prepare your child for school and learning in general! The preschool display will be in the “courtyard” directly behind the library. 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You might want to bring a vehicle with a largo trunk as you'll find your dollar goes a lot further when you buy directly from a grower! FY 2000 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 1999, in accordance with Section 15.2-2506 and Section 22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 1999. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service FY ENDING 6/30 1999 $4,935,200 $551,704 $572,893 $490,682 $91,477 $381,500 $279,476 Total Contemplated Expenditures $7,302,932 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund Total Estimated Revenues $2,462,929 $272,786 $97,998 $4,469,219 $7,302,932 2000 $5,262,220 $673,391 $593,097 $518,531 $89,372 $222,950 $481,671 $7,841,233 $2,640,129 $310,813 $225,356 $4,664,935 $7,841,233 busy and exciting period as we head into the last seven weeks of school. • A group of eight students along with Mr. and Mrs. LynnTucker, have returned from an adventurous spring trip. They toured three eastern European capitals, Prague, Bratislava and Vienna. Exciting highlights of the trip included visiting castles in Prague and Bratislava, Easter service at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Prague, touring Vienna’s homes of famous musicians, and visits tp palaces, museums and the Ringstrasse in Vienna. w w is proua 10 announce that Laura Prahlad, a fifth grade student, has qualified for the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth - Young Students Talent Search. This program seeks participants with exceptional mathematical and/or verbal reasoning abilities among fifth and sixth graders in order to identify, challenge and reward young people with academic talent. Congratulations, Laura! • The next boys Lacrosse game will be at WCDS on Thursday, April 15 at 4:30. We will host Notre Dame Academy. Good luck guys! • More sports news: WCDS girls soccer team will play RMA on Thursday, April 15 4:30. This will be held at Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal. Best of lucK, girls! • On Tuesday, March 31, Key Club members visited Sunny Slope Home for Adulte in Flint Hill to celebrate Easter with residents there. Mrs. Pam Lynn-Tucker’s art class helped with decorations and Mrs. Wingfield’s first grade class made Easter cards for each of the 12 residents. Special thanks also go to Mrs. Dowell for preparing the Easter baskets which the residents each received. This visit ended with the singing of Easter songs by eighth graders, Mandee Judd and Rachel Lucas. • A reminder to all alumni out there, the annual “Silver Bucket” basketball game will be held on April 24. Take your chances and play against our boys varsity team. If interested, call the school at 635-8555. • On Sunday, April 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. WCDS will be having an open house for anyone interested in finding out more about our school. This will be a good opportunity to visit the school and meet with students, faculty, and parents.

Washington Fire Department needs new volunteers By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Volunteer Fire Department is currently in the midst of their spring fund drive. But they are also in need of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel. The department’s goal is to raise $35,000. As of April 7, they have raised $14,500. These funds go toward paying the costs of equipment needed to fight fires and save lives. For instance, the department recently purchased a new medic unit and wagon. Thora Pullen, who organizes events at the fire hall, said in a recent interview that “people don’t understand the amount of money it takes to keep these units up and running.” She also mentioned that the tanker will need to be replaced soon as well. Other things funded by donations include a free medical survey done last fall. Information from these surveys was input into the ambulance’s on-board computer, which alerts paramedics of medical conditions that the hospital may need to be aware of upon arrival. To date, the survey has saved four people. In all four cases, technicians discovered that the patient had serious heart problems before treatment by accessing their information on the computer. Donations from local res- j idents have been lower than J the department had hoped I for. There are about 700 i| property owners in the Hampton District, which is serviced by Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue (WFV&R). Only about 250, or 36%, contribute on a regular basis. Rod Sweet, Chairman of Fund raising for WFV&R, thinks that many people don’t realize how much of an asset the fire department is. But money isn’t the only problem facing the department. Sweet recently commented on some of the problems faced by the department. The county has seven volunteer fire and rescue squads to cover approximately 264 square miles. Sperryville has a separate fire department and rescue squad. Washington, Amissville, Flint Hill, Castleton, and Chester Gap have fire and rescue together as one unit. The number of miles that these units have to cover in responding to an emergency can be 20 or 30, possibly more if nearby squads are unmanned at the time. Many secondary roads are narrow, unpaved, or both. Sweet noted that the county population has increased by more than 1000 in recent years. He said that many new people “come from heavily populated areas and were used to public services being provided promptly and for ‘free’ (costs for such services are buried in taxes)... they build expensive houses and don’t realize that they may well be located a lot farther from emergency help than they used to be.” Currently, 75 people work as volunteer fire and rescue personnel within the county. Sweet is finding it increasingly difficult to find and recruit volunteers. He observed “young people here in the county are less and less interested in becoming volunteers, particularly when they find out that a lot of training, study and practical work are necessary to become a qualified firefighter or rescue person.” This problem is not unique to Rappahannock County. Volunteer fire departments across the country are experiencing greater difficulties when it comes to maintaining manpower an equipment. Even some parts of Virginia are having to change over from volunteer to full-time fire and rescue personnel. 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He estimates that this would cost the county $40,000 per year or more, and that local taxes would rise sharply to cover these costs. Help also needed for events The Fire Department is also looking for volunteers to help with events and fund raisers. Ms. Pullen would like to hold more events. However, more people are needed for this as well. “I would like to have more functions. But to do that we need more people,” said Pullen. “We just don’t have the help.” Currently, the Department hosts two events a year: The recent Easter breakfast and egg hunt, and the 'annual Christmas Dinner. In addition to volunteers, Pullen would like ideas from the public on events and fund 231 Chester Street EACH & EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! red by the Avtex Retirees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police WEEK’S TREASURE CHEST: $1,3< mqy be reduced if less than 110 player*. ^ r J Flint Hill Nursery ~ Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and installation Mowing / Mulching / Leaf Removal Bed Preparation Planting / Retaining Walls Grading / Seeding Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 raisers. She would like to have more people involved, so that she doesn’t have to ask the same people over and over. One possible idea would be to have a call list with names and numbers. Volunteers could be put on the list and the fire department would call when an event is coming up to see if a person is interested in participating. There are no special requirements needed to be a volunteer for events and fund raisers. You do not have to be a member of the Fire Department, or even a resident of the town of Washington. Once she has some volunteers lined up, Ms. Pullen would like to set up a meeting to develop some ideas on events. For more information on becoming a volunteer for events and fund raisers at the Washington Fire Department, please contact Ms. Pullen. The number at the Fire Department is 675-3615. Or she can be reached at home. The number there is 9879339. For more information on becoming a volunteer firefighter, please contact the fire hall. Williams fundraiser dinner event slated The committee administering the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund will host its annual fundraiser and dinner this spring. The event is tentatively set for May 1 at a time and location to be announced. Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Route 729 on May 14, 1997. Randall S. Updike, the chairman of the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund, notes that Mary Beth was a “vibrant, personable teenage with a longstanding interest in agriculture.” With Mary Beth’s legacy in mind, a memorial fund was established for the purpose of funding scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of Rappahannock County. All citizens of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend this function. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service, 675-3619. Updike notes that over $18,000 in contributions have been received by the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund as of this date. He further notes the fund is continuing in its efforts to raise money. Contributing to this fund, notes Updike, gives residents of this area an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the youth of Rappahannock County. The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund provided two scholarships of $1,000 each ^ to Rappahannock County college students last year. The requirements for these scholarships are as follows: • Applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County. • Applicant must be a senior that has been accepted in a two or four year college or a student that is presently enrolled in a two or four year college. • Applicants majoring in Agriculture and/or an active participant in the Rappahannock 4-H Program will be given priority consideration. • The scholarship will be awarded only one time to an eligible applicant. The committee is in the process of accepting applications. J County Building Report The Rappahannock County Building Office issued 22 permits between February 21 and March 22. Below is a breakdown of specific permits issued: • four new home permits • six addition/remodel/renovation permits • one new shed/bam/garage permit • one pool house permit • one electrical permit • one commercial addition permit • three permits to install roofs • four permits to renew existing permits • one permit to install a deck The office also had 129 scheduled inspections, six walk-in consultations, and seven scheduled consultations. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Goat Hill Farm Nursery NOW OPEN! Culinary Herbs • Medicinal Herbs Bedding Plants & Perennials Organic Transplants Specialty Lettuces • Heirloom Tomatoes 365 Tiger Valley Rd., Washington, VA. One tenth of a mile east of Rt. 211 Open Fridays 1 to 6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday through Thursday Wakefield Country Day School AT HUNTLY (Preschool through 12th grade) Cordially invites you to attend an OPEN HOUSE Sunday, April 18, 1999 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. • Tour the school • Meet teachers, students, parents and administrators • Schedule admissions placement tests • Receive background information on the school's history, curriculum and philosophy • Review classroom and curriculum materials and texts For further information or to register, please call the School Office at WCDS is accredited by the Virginia Independent School Association whose accreditation process has been approved by the Virginia Council for Private Education Committee on Accreditation as authorized by the Virginia State Board of Education. 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Rappahannock News ALUTE The Men and Women in Our Armed Forces at a FREE CONCERT performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band m.%w Thursday, May 13 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock County Elementary School Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Complimentary Ticket Information: Admission to all Heritage of America Band concerts is FREE but a complimentary ticket will get you the best seats. Tickets are available at the office of the Rappahannock News at 249 Main St., Washington. Use the coupon below to order by mail. FREE CONCERT TICKETS! "j The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band Please send me_tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performance of the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band on Thursday, May 1 3, 1999 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Please Mail Tickets To: | Limit four tickets per request. Requests for tickets are on a first come, first serve basis. j I Tickets will be issued according to available space. Please include a self-addressed, I I stamped envelope with your request. I I-1 Thank you, and see you at the performance! Sponsored by: Rappahannock News Soccer League gets underway BY GLENDA GUM Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Soccer League kicked off its spring season on April 10 with two nailbiting matches. U-12 Rapp 2 - 3 U-12 Rapp 1 - 2 The Under-12 Rappahannock 1 team, coached by George Sonnet with assistants Melissa Rodden and Bob Lucking, faced off with the Under-12 Rappahannock 2 Firebirds, who are coached by Tom Pendleton and assistant Linda Torrance, at Rappahannock High School. The Firebirds took a 2-0 half-time lead before Rapp 1 came back to tie the game in the second half. The Firebirds, however, scored a late goal to win the game. Coach Pendleton and Ms. Torrance were very pleased with their team’s performance and proud of the effort from all of the players. Pendleton said this “is a great start to the season. These kids are amazing to watch. Their teamwork has made them very strong.” U-10 Rapp 2 - 3 U-10 Culp H - 3 In other action, the Under-10 Rappahannock 2 team, coached by Mark Ramey, played the Under-10 Culpeper H squad at Rappahannock Elementary School. Rapp 2 came on strong and led 2-0 before the Culpeper H team fought back to tie the score at 2-2. Rapp 2 again took the lead thanks to a great effort by the offense. The win wasn’t to be though, as Culpeper made the final goal and tied the game 3-3 at the whistle. Coach Ramey was very proud of the skills his team exhibited and their sportsmanship. With this being only the first game of the season, U-10 Rapp 2 will be a team to watch. Foster featured in February’s Virginia Wildlife Rappahannock County native Sammy Foster was featured in the February issue of Virginia Wildlife. The two page layout talks about hunting, which Foster has been doing for many years. Dove hunting in the fall and winter remains a tradition in the county. Foster told the magazine that hunting used to be a way of life, rather than for sport. Now a resident of Madison County, he was born and raised north of Flint Hill, in a house built in 1812. The February issue is completely devoted to Virginia’s “Hunt Country”: Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Greene Counties. Other Rappahannock County sites featured in this issue are the Inn at Little Washington, the Courthouse, and a scene from Pleasant Valley Farm. Sharp throws no-hitter By RHONDA JENKINS Coach The J.V. Lady Panthers traveled to Madison on Tuesday April 6 and defeated the Mountaineers 2-1. Rachael Sharp was on the mound for Rappahannock. She struck out 11 batters and walked three. Rachel didn’t allow a hit during her seven innings of pitching. The only run that Madison scored was on a Rappahannock error. nacnei nad an amazing game. Rappahannock also had a great defensive game. Allyson Dodson, Amber Welch and Nicole McNeely made some big plays to help contribute to the nohitter. The Lady Panthers traveled to Strasburg on April 7 and lost to the Rams 12-7. Rappahannock was a little flat coming off a big win the night before. The Panthers struggled, both on the mound and defensively. Rappahannock did do some good things defensively and offensively, though. The Lady Panthers outhit Strasburg 9-7 had some excellent plays in the field from Dodson, Sharp, McNeely, Kelly Atkins and Kate Powell. The J.V.’s record is now 3-2. Their next game is April 17 with Clarke. No membership required. We invite all patrons to SHOP CO OP AND SAVE! SALE DATES ^ 1 17. iswiiy©!® ©am m®w ©mp A CO-OP I DOWNPOURS OF DISCOUNTS ON QUALITY LAWN & GARDEN PRODUCTS T3.U UUDIC ht. 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April s Mountain Voices brings three wonderful poems from the prolific hand of Cynthia Stamps of Woodville and Westport, Conn. Cynthia recently returned to poetry after many years, and has graciously provided a sampling of her work for our pleasure. Dalliance tell me, when you pass a cross- hatched field of golden waving grass is your heart pulled to the length of all its strings? or do you look the other way and keep on going,, oh alas passing opportunities of what the dally brings .... tell me, does your heart soar at the thought of turquoise crashing waves? and crystalline sands that glisten on the shore? or do you turn your face away and leave behind, eyes glazed convinced you’ll never journey .- ask “what for”.... tell me, each time you pass a garden with a fragrance of delight with natures canvas all floral in motif do you hurry by and keep Gods art from sight? and think of where you're going with relief? *5* tell me, are you prone to gaze up longingly to the star lit sky of night? and loose yourself within the cosmos blaze? or do you keep a steadfast stare with boots in sight hiding in a cave of grey malaise .... tell me, do you take the time to taste the smile delivered by loves choosing? and give yourself, the whole of you , away? or do you hide the smile inside and want for all the loosing, afraid to feel- to take the words to say..... tell me, why is your breath arid beat of heart the reason for your being? if for only to love moons glistening on the dew? so take the sky and fields and love - and live it— it’s so freeing and focus on details,— the days are few.... Rapture rushing through the windrushes at a high speed rate can’t take you to the places that I know the sweetest tastes of natures plate , I truly think that you can go retreat there, I can state, decide - and go so slow (reduce your haste, try to relate) you know what I mean, let your senses take that time that otherwise I know would be so quickly »a spent which, - tell me you agree , is such a crime and meaninglessly passed - w but., no intent to live our lives as of the mime and we cheat on natures rent ( can’t we all get off this uphill climb?) twisting on the roadways that man has made for us to get from where we are to where we want to be it just seems that we cant stop that speed ing bus long enough to walk the hand hewn path to see natures gift — a package of her beauty and she asks us daily “whats the fuss”? (“can’t you stop to truly look at me”?) Paradise a gift, to know a singing glow from love so deep to make the mountains shallow sweep the wind — the who the why - eyes lost in dance of loves all- hallow’d dream perchance... ( a promise to keep) she whispers - she hopes my hand, in tremble’d land - the touch remained on you to speak a volume of words in lieu of bonding such a soul to seek the chance and begging for the question asked askance (only for the few) i’m sure for us its true a leap, you transported me to lands all opened now the key all thrown to hades and how may i recover from this state of being? is this answer to my plea this freeing? ( a sweeping bow) this — from you I see « and in this reverie with you yet so tenderly, denied the mesh of flesh and soul that cried there remains the oneness of those seeing inner eyes, focused and decreeing (shall we hide?) not so I say oh no weaving in and out with passing flow of sprits glow enveloped with a passions blush so slow eternal kiss that passes over life and through the soul in half as with a knife (how do you know?) . all these things ,1 say lest we disbelieve the premise that we weave for futures memories become naive that neverending spanning bridge to heav ens gate transports my spirit none too late (the promise not to leave?) my love, must we beg to heed ? —Poetry Copyrighted by Cynthia Stamps We welcome your stories too...submit stories of 750 words or fewer to: Mountain Voices Attn: Gerald Ochs, PO Box 59, Washington, VA 22747. VOLUNTEER at the 1999 FAIRFAX FAIR At the Fairfax County Government Center SS"ft/3i 'and June // /oV „ Voiunteer for n , & 13 become a na^Aone 3-4 h , G ii£fe4etthCorumift n?Ups and famihes w . ^ Ever>t! nty-Wjdej ( years old and up). C°me • »<•- i W volUnteer *a*J**£g!L. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune Spring storms A severe thunderstorm came through Rappahannock County last Friday, causing considerable damage. This barn on Ginger Hill Farm, near the town of Washington, lost Dart of its roof. Architectural Review Board approves two requests BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The town of Washington Architectural Review Board held its regular monthly meeting on April 8. They considered requests by Foster Harris House and Real Estate III. Four of five members were present. Only Jonathan Monroe was absent. John and Libby Byam, owners of Foster Harris House, submitted an application to install a shed behind the bed and breakfast. The new shed would be visible from behind the property, but not from Main Street. It would be the same color as the house. They also propose to remove an existing shed and convert that spot into a picnic and seating area for guests. The board unanimously approved the request. Also presented to the board was a petition by Wendy Weinberg, acting on behalf of Real Estate III. The agency wishes to place a hanging sign on the corner of the building they occupy, over the sidewalk. The sign would replace an existing sign. Real Estate III occupies the same building as the theatre at Washington* Virginia. According to a change in ordinance less than two years ago, the maximum signage for all town buildings is 25 feet. The old ordinance set the limit at 12 feet. In addition, the bottom of the sign has to be at least 78 inches from the sidewalk. Their sign meets both requirements. This request was also approved by a unanimous vote. The board’s next scheduled meeting is May 13. 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-&appat)annocfe Jftetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Todd Fortune, Staff Writer Carl Ebom, 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, APRIL 14,1999 Our View Y2K Better shape than one might think. By now, many of you have read about the Y2K seminar held last Wednesday at the Washington Fire Hall sponsored by the Rappahannock National Bank. Those who attended seemed to enjoy the presentation. If you were not there, you missed a very interesting and informative session. We have learned that the Y2K problem is not likely to bring about the end of the world. Everybody — the government, banks, industry, etc. — is in much better shape than one might think, regardless of all the gloom-and-doom we’ve been hearing since the approach of the Milleneum. Most systems are ready for Y2K. Many remaining systems will be ready soon, as well. And even if there are any problems, we can survive without technology for a few days. At most, we can expect to suffer some inconveniences if obsolete systems fail. Think of Jan. 1, 2000 as a big snowstorm. We should be able to handle that. Good idea Sheriff forms Citizen Advisory group. On another note, the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office has recently formed a citizens advisory committee. The purpose of this group is to give Sheriff Larry Sherertz an opportunity to communicate with the puband receive feedback and ideas from the community. Even though the turnout recently was light, Sheriff Sherertz received some good ideas from those present. He plans to take this feedback and “turn it into something positive.” Instead of a formal council, the sheriff plans to reach the public in two ways: • Through a web page that the office maintains, and to which representatives from the community will have access; and • By addressing the public at community gatherings. Sherertz wants to reach as many people as possible with these new initiatives. He sees the website and the meetings as additional ways to communicate. This is a good move on the part of the department. It’s always beneficial when the public feels that they have access to the decision-making process. So, it’s important for law enforcement to interact with the public, especially in small communities like Rappahannock County. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn These goats, in a pasture off Woodward Road in Sperryville, seem to testify that even in these lush spring days, the grass (or weeds) really are greener on the other side of the fence. Letters Town has its own historical atmosphere Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch would do well to remember that the Town of Washington existed long before they opened The Inn that has bought them fame and much fortune. Washington has its own historical atmosphere, it doesn’t need to become “what one wished the town history had been”, a quote from The New Yorker article of March 29. My father, Bernard Gilpin, lived in Flint Hill for approximately 25 years before his death in 1987. While he was there, my family and I enjoyed many hours getting to know the people of Rappahannock. We enjoyed the Flint Hill fireman’s carnival, the dances at the fire hall and the Fourth of July festivities in Washington. We shopped at many local dealers, including purchasing apples from Foster’s; gas from Settle’s; art and antiques from The Rush River Company and assorted items from Bradford’s Store. The people of the county are real, they are the genuine article. Many have a long and deeply rooted history in the land that makes up Rappahannock County. They deserve better treatment in print and in their day-today lives than what has been given to them by Mr. O’Connell and Mr. Lynch. Ann G. McCaffrey . Leesburg Trash Free Rappahannock ‘99 final week! This is the final week for this year’s Trash Free Rappahannock (TFR) Program and we encourage every household to participate in some way, even if it means each person or family picking-up just one bag! We are barely going to catch last year’s effort of 1,500 bags as things are now, and that was over a four week period, not six, as this year’s has been! Let’s see if we can line the roadsides with orange bags and provide some financial help to Rappahannock’s many important community organizations. There is a big clean-up scheduled for Saturday, April 17 starting at 9 a.m. until whenever it gets done on Route 231, and volunteers are needed all day (contact John McCarthy at 675-3342 or Hunt Harris at 987-3366). Please remember to submit your bag counts by calling or e-mailing and also turning in a registration card for final verification! Hunt Harris TFR ‘99 Coordinator Thanks for your help! Support appreciated I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Rappahannock Elementary School on behalf of the Trash for Cash clean-up campaign. Saturday afternoon, VicePrincipal Mr. Richard Smith, nurse Mrs. Torrance, teachers Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Stanley aided by Mr. Stanley, picked up litter and supervised the efforts of students Melanie, Dustin, Jordan and Davey Torrance and Robbie HamillHuff. They filled 16 bags in a couple hours, enhancing the natural beauty of Old Hollow! Not only did they have a beautiful day and a beautiful setting, but they had so much fun, one young man decided to stay and pick up trash instead of going to a birthday party! Thank you all for your hard work. Sherry Hamill-Huff Flint Hill The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary wishes to thank members of the community for supporting the initial “trade/swap and sale” which was held on March 27 at the Sperryville Rescue Squad Building. The participation was overwhelming. Thanks again to those of you who delivered your fancy dresses and/or gowns. And to the individuals who took a different frock home, wear it in good health and enjoy. Members of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, April 17, 1969 Patrick Alther of Sperryville has been elected to membership in Phil Beta Kappa at the University of Virginia where he is a senior, majoring in Arts and Political Science. He has also received a scholarship to do graduate work for about two years in Manchester, England. Patrick is the son of Martha Alther and a 1965 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. The Rappahannock Junior Woman’s Club will meet April 22 at the Trinity Episcopal Parrish Hall, Washington. Officers will be elected. Mrs. Valeria Jones and Mrs. Karen Beard will serve as hostesses. The organization meeting for the ,’4th of July exhibit at the library “Rappahannock County, Then and Now”, will be held April 23 at Mrs. Mary Cleverley’s in Flint Hill. The spring Cancer Crusade for funds for the American Cancer Society has begun and the Rappahannock Unit has launched its drive with gusto. As of Wednesday morning the total receipts amounted to $500.50. The goal for Rappahannock is $1,500. The public is invited to attend a craft show and luncheon April 26 at CabInn, Sperryville. Many Rappahannock women will be displaying their work in Decoupage, Resin casting, ceramics, Tble stenciling and “country tin” painting, as well as other crafts. These objects have all been done since the group held its last show at the Library in 1967. 25 Years Ago Thursday, April 11, 1974 A ground breaking ceremony for a new fire house at Washington, Va. was held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Virginia Miller, Mayor of the Tbwn of Washington turned the first shovel of dirt. The windy, disagreeable day did not prevent a good turnout of local residents who also had a look at the proposed house plans. J. Newbill Miller, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors since 1963, resigned from the Board last Friday. Mrs. Wade Pullen of Flint Hill and Delmer Davis of Orange try a dosi do after the Flint Hill firemen’s sup per Saturday. Mr. Davis with a group of performers provided entertainment for the dinner meeting. Mrs. Pullen was among the auxiliary members who prepared and served the dinner. Winners in the 8th and 9th grade Rappahannock County Library Book Review Contest were announced Friday night. They are Rachel Grimsley, Cris Kuhn, Joyce De&l, Howard Swaim, Charles Swaim and Jimmy Swindler. Winners for the 10th, 11th and 12th grade were Paula St. Clair, Sue Titchenell, Beth Parker, Robert Titchenell, Tim Metzinger and Martin Perdue. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 13, 1989 Sean Michael Knick, 22, was assigned to Rappahannock County after graduation from Basic School of the State Police Academy. He is the fourth trooper in the county. A native of Rockbridge County, Trooper Knick, was graduated from Lexington High School in 1984 and attended Ferrum College. He worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections before he decided to join the Virginia State Police. The Inn at Little Washington will appear on public television as one of the ten best restaurants in America. A film crew visited The Inn last weekend to shoot a segment of the PBS series titled “Cuisine Rapide.” The series is being produced by New T T ▼ York Times food writer and author Pierre Franey. The segment produced at The Inn last weekend is scheduled for broadcast sometime this summer, according to Chef Patrick O’Connell. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND T ■ » Greetings from WASHINGTON, VA. t Postcard courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: To residents of the Town of Washington this postcard from 1951 still says it all!

Seminar From Page A1 • The FAA, Defense Department, and Health and Human Services will be ready by late Spring -early Summer. • Power companies are already prepared. Very few systems actually related to generation and distribution of electricity were affected by Y2K. • Banks are well-prepared. Banks are examined yearly by regulatory agencies on various topics. However, they are being examined quarterly on Y2K since spring 1998 and facing stiff fines and additional requirements if found to not be meeting guidelines. • The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is spending about 820 million to make sure that their systems are Y2K compliant. NYSE, along with other exchanges, are regulating markets and firms to assure Y2K compliance. • The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is requiring brokers/dealers to file periodic Year 2000 compliance reports and fining any who fail to do so. • All industries are developing business resumption contingency plans, just in case they miss something. Cloud pointed out that if even if some systems fail, life still goes on. “We’ve only been using technology for 10 or 20 years,” he said. He reminded everyone that it is entirely possible to live without power. Cloud speaks from experience. He was in Charlotte when Hurricane Hugo came through in 1989, knocking out power for about two weeks. He had to shave with cold water and heat his food on a propane grill during that time. Cloud presented five steps for business owners to use in dealing with the Y2K problem. The first step is awareness. If you have many employees, put together a group to address the problem. Then advise management, customers/clients, or anyone else that you think may need to know. Second, identify all electronic, office, and computer equipment. Determine what equipment is mission critical and concentrate on making those systems Y2K compliant first. Then prioritize the rest of the systems to determine the order in which you would bring them into compliance. Also, make sure your business insurance covers you for possible year 2000 problems. The third step is to make sure that your equipment is compliant. You can request letters of compliance from your vendors/suppliers. They will tell you one of three things: 1) it’s compliant; 2) you need to upgrade the equipment; or 3) you need to replace it alltogether. You should then act on what the vendor tells you. Fourth, test the equipment. Once you have replaced/upgraded the equipment or been assured of compliance, you should test it. If any system “fails”, you should have a contingency plan. You can usually get testing scripts from vendors/suppliers. Finally, you should have a contingency/backup plan in the event that any systems have a problem. Cloud suggest that this be done by June 30. This date is a target for everyone to have mission critical and other key systems tested. Some things that everybody should be doing are making sure that systems in the home are compliant, and making sure you have copies of bank statements, financial records, and other documentation. You should also take out normal cash amounts for the weekend of Dec. 31-Jan. 1 just like any other weekend. Cloud also gave the audience some other dates to be aware of. Sept. 9 is a date of concern because years ago programmers used a series of nines to denote the end of a program, which could shut down 'some systems on that date. And of course, you need to be aware of Dec. 31, 1999. Cloud reminded everyone that this is a “fixed” deadline to have any Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT problems taken care of. After the start of the new year, there are a number of dates to keep an eye on, two of which you need to make sure you have covered. Jan. 1, the first day of the new year, and Feb. 29, because 2000 is a leap year. Other dates that you will want to test include Jan. 3 (the first working day of the year), Jan. 10 (the first seven digit day), Mar. 31 (the end of the first quarter), Oct. 10 (the first use of an eight digit date field), and Dec. 31, 2000/Jan. 1, 2001 (the first roll-over of all 21st century dates). Cloud addressed the issue of banks further, comparing community banks with national banks. He said that your money is safer in a community bank. There are a couple of reasons. First, community banks rely on third party vendors, and many community banks use the same vendor. National banks buy software off the shelf and change it. Then the people who alter it leave without leaving any documentation for the people who come in behind them. Another reason is that community banks have a small number of systems, while national banks have many systems and multiple vendors. Some places you can call for help are accounting firms, network/PC service companies, and consultants. Consultants, however, may not “certify” that your systems are compliant due to security reasons. Cloud fielded questions from the audience. One person asked about other countries. Cloud admitted that other developed countries got a late start and are behind, and he couldn’t guarantee that they would be ready. But he did point out that they are working diligently to catch up. He said that third world countries don’t have many mission critical systems to worry about. r Someone else asked about election computers. 2000 is, after all, a presidential election. Cloud said that computers seem to be ready. But if there is a problem, we would have to resort to paper counters. On the issue of health care, there is good news bad news. The bad news is that hospitals have a lot of equipment. The good news is that there are a limited number of vendors that supply such equipment. Cloud also suggested that some hospitals will merge to better handle the costs of Y2K compliance, which can be expensive. As far as police and fire and rescue, most agencies have a small number of equipment that would be affected. Cloud mentioned that most counties and cities have a Y2K coordinator to assure compliance with all local emergency systems. Scott Nininger, Y2K coordi-. nator for Union Bankshares, wrapped the seminar up by reminding everybody that as long as your money is in the bank, it is FDIC insured. He also warned people to take care of themselves when using ATMs, traveler’s cheques and other financial services after the year 2000 starts. The banking industry is concerned that the criminal element will increase sharply during that time. He also reiterated that business owners should make sure that their vendors are compliant and explore alternatives. Some web sites that provide Y2K information are: • www.year2000.com • www.microsoft.com/ year 2000/ • www.ibm.com/year 2000/ general.html • www.y2k.com • http://www.fdic. gov/ about/y2k/brochure Two web sites, www. RighTime.com and www. BindView.com, offer free PC testing programs. PermaTreat Q^) PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years • www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 EXCEPTIONAL I-DAY ANTIQUE & ESTATE AUCTION Living Estate by Catalogue-Sunday, April 18th at 11 a.m Exhibition: Two Hours Prior Note: Catalogue available at exhibition morning of auction. Catalogue is FREE, courtesy of the estate Featuring the living estate of 80 year old couple going into fuH retirement, selling their personal collection. Entire contents of their nice eastern shore home and other estates, et cetera. They were antique dealers for over 30 years (1955 - 1985). Great variety of antiques and collectibles. They kept nice quality items for over 30 years. Selling over 600 catalogued lots (formal and country): 19th century furniture and accessories; Quality estate furniture and furnishings; ALSO glass; China; Porcelain; Paintings; Silver; Mirrors; Oriental rugs; Lamps; Jewelry; Weapons (Fox Sterlingworth, Civil War Colt, Remington, et cetera); Clocks; Swords; Et cetera. TERMS: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover. 12% Buyer's Premium. LAWS AUCTIONEERS, INC. 7209 Centreville Road (Rt. 28) Manassas, VA 20111 VAFtri I 5 703-361-3148 Metro 631-0590 A “do-it-ourselves” project By ROBERT T. DENNIS Rappahannock News Contributing Writer It will probably be sometime in May before we know the ultimate fate of 1999 House Bill 2324, by which the General Assembly seeks to torpedo the zoning strategy used by Rappahannock and several other rural counties. However, since the House of Delegates rejected Governor Gilmore’s suggested amendments by a veto-proof vote of 67-30, and since the Governor has expressed support for the bill’s central intent to open the door to faster growth in Virginia, I expect that HB 2324 will be enacted. Before approving the bill, the General Assembly amended it so as not to apply to cities or to certain fast-growing counties including Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. HB 2324 thus becomes the latest move to open up Virginia’s rural counties to land use policies (such as requiring acceptance of house trailers) that are not tolerated in urban areas. Passage of the bill was greased by political contributions from land speculators, and builders from Northern Virginia and outside the Commonwealth (Democratic leaders seem to feel that developers’ money is their only hope for regaining control of the assembly this November). Interestingly enough, HB 2324 was opposed by most of our home-grown building and real estate interests - w'ho see the issue as a sort of “developer” counterpart to the conflict between corporate agriculture and the family farm. There is historical precedent here. The colony of Virginia was established as a government-sponsored land speculation enterprise. Virginia governments and the land development industry have maintained a close alliance for 392 years. This all suggests that those of us who cherish Rappahannock County should not count on government to protect our worldclass landscape. That simply is not a priority of the Commonwealth. No doubt, our Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will seek to undo the damage of HB 2324 - but over the long-haul the General Assembly may well continue to frustrate any such effort. Besides, regula tion - while necessary in moderation - is not the ideal solution. We the people who own Rappahannock's real estate can preserve the character of the county, no matter what the government does or doesn’t do. Collectively, if we want to exercise it, we hold the power to keep Rappahannock looking forever pretty much the way it does today. If we were to do that, in my view, we'd serve the community well - assuring that our landscape, our villages, our lifestyles, and our relatively low taxes all remain intact. And I believe that our collective property values would grow markedly in the bargain. We can accomplish this do-it-ourselves project by voluntarily donating conservation easements - permanent development restrictions - on the real estate we own. My wife and I donated such an easement in 1977, and have never regretted doing so. The most recent easement in the county was granted two months ago by Freddie and Klara Kummli; it protects 839 acres along U.S. 522 north of Flint Hill. As of today, 7,939 Rappahannock acres - 5.7% of all private land here - are protected by voluntarily-donated conservation easements. Bear in mind that these easements are not only restrictions for landowners; they also prevent incompatible acts by others, keeping protected properties free of the towers, high voltage lines, gas pipes, new highways, landfills, and similar regional facilities which might otherwise be pressed upon Rappahannock by urbanization beyond our borders. Every public hearing brings fresh evidence that we the people of Rappahannpck prefer our county the way it is. Some of us have only recently bought into our landscape, no doubt because we were attracted by its present character. Some of us are from families that have been here for generations, and have repeatedly passed up opportunities to go elsewhere. Together, we have prevailed upon our leaders to designate Rappahannock a “Scenic County” - the only jurisdiction thus officially defined in all of Virginia. 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Project From Page A7 from Northern Virginia and national land speculators, if we truly wish to remain a “Scenic County”, let’s not wait around hats-in-hand for government to act. Let’s just do it, all by ourselves. Our only other option may well turn out to be watching crops of houses, utility corridors, roadways, and communication facilities spread like kudzu across our landscape. If you would like help thinking about how an easement might work for you, please call me at 540-364-2569. The author resides on family property along the Rappahannock River near Flint Hill. His rural protection work is supported by the Piedmont Environmental Council, which he served as president of for almost 15 years before his retirement at the end of 1995. Bird From Page A1 “The solution is there, if we can be imaginative and flexible ... and if Sprint can be, also,” he said. The solution could be . . . “smaller and more numerous strategically located antennas.” Proactive government Bird expressed his concern that local government was not proactive enough. He said that the “problems are not going to wait for us to solve them” and that he could help enhance the pro-activity of the Board of Supervisors. “We have a very good foundation to build on,” Chris Bird said. “At the moment we are in good control of our destiny ... it would be nice to continue for the good of those who live here.” Chris Bird lives on Horseshoe Hollow Farm with his wife Mary Jane Capello, who is a special education teacher at Rappahannock County Elementary School Crime From Page A1 deputies responded to a complaint from residents in Sperryville that someone was firing a weapon in their backyard. Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered that an underage person was shooting target practice and not taking appropriate safety measures. Amissville incidents may be related Around 10 p.m. on April 10, the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a man had approached numerous residences along Seven Ponds Road earlier in the day asking people for $20. Around 6 p.m. that same evening, someone stole some money from a resident’s car along the same road. 22 yearold Dane Rhienhart, who lives in the area, was arrested and charged with petty larceny. Sheriff Larry Sherertz believes that Rhienhart may be responsible for both incidents. Other larceny reported A Troy-Built weed eater was reported stolen from a residence in the 1700 block of Richmond Road in the late morning of April 11. An investigation is under way. More incidents of vandalism On the early morning hours of April 11, some mailboxes were damaged along Forest Grove Road in Viewtown. The sign at Forest Grove Baptist Church was also pulled off its post. During the same morning, a fence and yard were damaged on Rudasill Road in Woodville. Someone drove their vehicle through the fence, made some doughnuts in the yard, then left through the damaged fence. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating these two incidents. Storm causes fires over weekend Two brush fires over the weekend were caused by lightning from a storm that came through the county last Friday. The first one started on the afternoon of April 9 in an area north of Dennis’s Store in Castleton. Fire companies from Amissville, Sperryville and Castleton fought the blaze for over two hours. Several acres were burned, but no property was damaged. The second fire started in the early afternoon of April 10 in a three acre area just off of Route 231 south of Sperryville. Forestry officials believe that a tree struck by lightning the day before smoldered until the area had a chance to dry out, igniting the blaze. Fire companies from Sperryville, Washington, Castleton, and Salem responded. Congratulations to the... 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All teachers are required to be certified on the use of the Internet by the year 2002, and these planned training sessions will aid teachers in acquiring required skills. RCHS addition options reviewed Dr. Gangel presented two options developed, at the Board’s request, to reconfigure a portion of the proposed high school addition so that some internal space could be recovered. The cost for the options were estimated at $53,000 and $28,000, and the Board discussed the advisability of considering additional construction expense. Member Bryant Lee noted that he had spoken to other school systems and was told that bids have been coming in higher than expected due to the strong economy, and he advised caution and suggested that no additional spending be contemplated. Member Rosa Crocker recommended, and the Board agreed, that the Superintendent investigate the cost of preparing a construction bid package that incorporates the larger option as an alternate, so that the real cost of the option could be evaluated. Public meeting on high school addition Dr. Gangel reminded attendees that a public meeting would be held on April 29 at 7:30 PM in the RCHS auditorium concerning the development of the RCHS addition. Though the basic addition design has been determined, public comment can still affect the school exterior, site appearance, and aesthetics, and he invited all to attend. Peer mediation Susan Fox spoke about the peer mediation program at RCHS. She and Jason Gochenour are responsible for mediation training and administration, and have enjoyed great success this year. The school has twenty trained mediators, and has begun to train all eighth graders in mediation principles. At the end of the school year, addition mediator-designees Will be selected from the eighth grade for additional training and participation in the program during ninth grade. So far this year the student mediators have participated in 28 cases, all of which reached successful conclusions. Conflicts are mediated when referred by students or school administration, and as a condition for returning to school after a suspension. Mediation training involves the skills including listening, reading of body language, playacting, brainstorming, and getting people to talk to one another. The program has proven effective, and mediation was recently employed to resolve a conflict invloving 16 students. Family Life Education RCES teachers Karen Williams and Molly Bailey, and RCHS teachers Susan Fox and Jon Heddleston discussed the Family Life Education program. Ms. Williams spoke of the program as presented to K-3 children, starting with kindergartners learning such things as the difference between good and bad touching and the identification of strangers, first grade issues including appropriate responses to feelings, second graders good pe«r behavior and concepts of rrifedia influence, and third girders positive self-image,, human growth, and the .dangers! of household products and drugs. Molly Bailey described the grade 4-7 curriculum that includes issues such as family living, human sexuality, sexual abstinence, and substance and child abuse. She noted that family life education is integrated with other curricula, and that sexuality subjects are taught to gender-separated classes by same gender teachers. High school family life edu-' cation, according to Susan Fox, includes subjects such as dating, self-esteem, human development, parenting skills, sexual assault, reproduction, and sexual abstinence and, as in the grade school, much is integrated into other curricula. Jon Heddleston observed that there is much greater acceptance now of abstinence,' and that 70 percent of the students prefer that their parents serve as primary teachers of family life and sexual issues, though only 30 percent do. Board member Rosa Crocker commented on the age of the family life curriculum (adopted in 1989), and suggested that it be revisited and updated. The board discussed curriculum review and concluded that Dr. Gangel will start the process by creating a curriculum review committee. Other activities • Helen Williams discussed the Special Education Annual Plan and state special education requirements*, f Ms. Williams noted that a new state grant will be used for an additional transition jobs coach with the goal of increasing the special education school completion rate by 10 percent. • The board agreed to permit school buses to be used for 4-H program activities. • Raye Tupper presented instructional team recommendations for mathematics textbooks, and the board will render a decision after parental review of recommendations. • RCHS Student Representative Jami Gillis noted that the murals are up and offered kudos to Laurie Marshall for her efforts; she discussed debate team success at State regionals and SOL-related review progress in US history; and, conveyed student desires for a track. • The Facilities Subcommittee reported that they reviewed bids for RCHS roof addition engineering and recommended award to Wise Associates. S • Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Bigges reported that computer equipment was donated by Robert Dennis, Margaret Lee and Sara Roach. The board moved to accept donations. SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE mM k^*f4I

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/66, B7 • Real Estate/B8 April 14, 1999 Citizen of the Week Frances Foster Home: Town of Washington Occupation: Treasurer of Rappahannock County Accomplishments: Ms. Foster has worked in the Treasurer’s Office for 37 years, first as Deputy Treasurer then as Treasurer since 1973. Ms. Foster is active in the community, serving as Treasurer of the Hampton Foundation and Washington Ladies Auxiliary. She serves as Trustee for Washington 3aptist Church, where she oreviously worked as Treasurer. Ms. Foster was also treasurer for he local March of Dimes. Weekend Picks April Kite Fly slated for April 17 The Ben Venue Kite Festival, Inc. and the Piedmont Environmental Council invite you to this year’s Earth Day Kite Fly on Saturday, j April 17 from noon until 4 p.m. Rain date is April 18. The event is also sponsored by the Rappahannock Farmers’ Association, Rappahannock 4-H and Girl Scouts. The festival will be held at Ben Venue Farm on Route 729, just off of U.S. 211, east of Washington. Admission is $2 per person, children ^ under five, free. ) Event coordinator Heidi Eastham says to bring a picnic lunch and your kite. 4-H will provide light refreshments. The v entertainment will include live music Vy and free kite making, among J other things. For ; information call Mrs. Eastham at 675-3444. 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, 6354132 or 675-3444. Trash Free ‘99 Finale weekend This weekend, April 17 will be the Trash Free Rappahannock ‘99 Finale weekend. Volunteers are needed to help with major cleanup site on Route 231 between Sperryville and the Hazel River from 9 a.m. until. Also this weekend will be the last chance to collect roadside trash for local ^_ ocauots ui poi bag. For more information contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Faith Mountain acquires ace from L.L. Bean BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Faith Mountain Company is expanding again, but not in the visible sense. This expansion is behind the scenes and it has a name, Gail Brewer. Brewer has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Merchandise and she will change the direction of product development for Faith Mountain. Brewer explains, “I will manage a course correction to the production selection, (think) American country with an up scale flavor. We’re going back to the roots of country, more handcrafted and authentic, and higher quality. The first catalog that will reflect (the change) will be the fall catalog that drops at the end of June.” Brewer met with Cheri Woodard, President and CEO of Faith Mountain in August 1998 at a vendor meeting in New York City. Brewer remembers, “I heard about the company through a recruiter, an external recruiting company, and so I took a look and decided it would be worth talking to these people. I wanted to see the focus, where they were going, what their vision was of this position (VP of merchandising). I thought it could possibly work’” At the time, there was a lot of buying in New York for Faith Mountain. The intent, with Brewer at the wheel, will be to get away from buying too much. The new focus will be label product development. Brewer surmises, “this will increase the amount of exclusivity in the product line and will create a unique niche market within the catalog market. The opportunity for growth is great.” Brewer knows all about growth and change. In the early 80’s with two children, Naomi and Briana, and a marriage going sour, Brewer began her career in Maine where she had lived all her life Brewer recalls, “I started working part-time at L.L. Bean to pay for real estate classes. I did that for two or three years, working the phones at first. I was transferred in the third season to the retail store and started redesigning the floor plan. I wa^atEH working seasonally. “When Briana was old enough to go to school, that’s when I applied to L.L. Bean full time and was hired as the Supervisor of the Women’s Department. I did that for four months and knew that I would be r Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan LOVES SURROUNDINGS: Gail Brewer and John Fellows at home at Trinity Manor. going for a divorce. “I applied for a position as an assistant for production in the Women’s Product Development Division of the catalog in 1985. That’s where I really started product development.” Brewer had a meteoric rise at L.L. Bean. She was a production assistant for two years, an assistant manager for two years, a manager for five. years and then a director for three years of all the men’s and women’s apparel in the catalog, 13 years total. After all that work, Brewer said, “ I resigned froni L.L. Bean in May of 1998. I took the summer off. I took it easy. I did a lot of gardening. Spent time wi^h family, friends, my mother. I put Jfiligo'tlg’Kts together.” And then she met John Fellows in 1991. They have been together ever since. Soon after meeting Fellows, Brewer said, “I knew that we would be relocating. You can’t be a merchant in Maine, there’s not that opportunity. “An opportune time to move to a warmer climate came with both children in college. We spent the summer thinking about where, geographically, we’d like to live in the country. Our relationship is founded on outdoor activities: ocean kayaking, hiking, cross-country skiing, camping, snorkeling. We knew that when we relocated, we needed to find a place where we could still do outdoor things. “John was very supportive. He felt he could do his job from anywhere in the country,” said Brewer. So when Brewer landed her job at Faith Mountain, Fellows uprooted his business, Giraffe Marketing, Inc. The business is one of advertising, consulting, and sales training. Fellows said, “the business is growing steadily. I work mostly with clients in Maine, but I now have clients in 32 states. I specialize in Working with consumer credit counseling agencies nationwide, sales training for the broadcast industry and business organization.” Fellows does much of his work over the phone, such as advertising services, and makes personal visits with clients a few times a year. So he does not have to travel much. Brewer and Fellows are currently leasing Trinity Manor in Flint Hill, which is owned by the Wakefield School. The school bought the land last November, and agreed to rent it to Brewer and Fellows. They do not plan to lease forever, though. Brewer said, “we want to start looking for a permanent place immediately. “We’re looking forward to it. It’s a very improved lifestyle down here. It was getting more urban in Maine. We can do our professions and still get out there and enjoy the outdoors.” When asked if she believed this move and job were fated, Brewer replied, “I do believe in fate and destiny.” With a twinkle in her eyes, she added, “and a little hard work.” Saving Private Ryan at Theatre BY ROSIE DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Steven Spielberg received the Best Director Academy Award for this movie that has been applauded by World War II veterans for its lifelike re-creation of the Normapdy invasion and search for a young paratrooper, the sole survivor of four brothers. Spielberg, determined that his "cast would experience the terrors and triumphs of D-Day as more than just make-believe, sent them to boot camp and even hired a Marine veteran to make sure that the actors didn’t do or say anything during filming that would dishonor the memory of the fighting men. Tom Hanks,, playing a U.S. Army squad leader, doesn’t put a foot wrong in this movie and he gets solid support all around, especially from laconic Barry Pepper as Jackson, the company sharpshooter, who quotes from the he Bible as he squeezes the trigger. One of the many historical sources for “Saving Private Ryan” was Stephen E. Ambrose’s oral history of the invasion, “D-Day.” In this work veterans insist that D-Day bore no resemblance whatsoever to a movie. With this thought in mind, Spielberg arranged this drama with such instinctive fidelity to the illusion of chaos that he hoped that people watching the film would forget they are sitting in a movie theatre. RAAC is showing this powerful and historic epic at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m. (R, 170 minutes) Rappahannock News File Photo AT THE THEATRE: Saving Private Ryan will be at the Theatre Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m. Water Wizard Van coming to county The Water Wizard Van, which is sponsored in part by 4-H and the Natural Resource Conservation Service, will be here in Rappahannock County on Sunday, April 18 at the Rappahannock Park between 1 and 3 p.m. The Water Wizard Van is an interactive, educational exhibit teaching people how to protect and conserve water. The components of the van are targeted for youth, pre-school to seventh grade, and their families. “We invite you to join in this fun and educational experience,” said Hazel Zinn-Day, 4-H Program Support Technician. For additional information call 675-3619. Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day TO APPEAR ON SUNDAY: The Water Wizard Van will. be at the Rappahannock Park from 1 to 3 on April 18.

Church Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 18 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. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Anniversary celebration set The Usher Board of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate its 48th anniversary oil April 18 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Douglas Gore of Beulah Baptist Church in Markham will be the guest speaker. Lunch will be served. Kesley Russell is president and encourages all to come and fellowship. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Serivce, 7 p.m. Wednesday: .Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Revival at Gid Brown Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church April 18-23 each evening at 7:30. Evangelist Bobby Barnes from Monroe, N.C. will be preaching. There will be special singing each evening and a nursery will be provided. Gid Brown Pastor John K. Burke extends an invitation to the public to attend. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Amissville plans for annual auction The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Inc. will hold its annual auction on Saturday, May 1 beginning at 6 p.m. If you have items you would like to donate and need them picked up, call Paul Poling at 937-5205, J.B. Carter at 937-4218, Paul Payne at 937-4954 or Jack Atkins at 937-5282. All donations should be in good conditions and appliances must work. Congratulations to Heidi and Robbie Pritchett of Rixeyville on the birth of their son, Logan Alexander. Logan was bom on March 27. He weighed six pounds and nine ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. I have it from a great source that he is a sweetie. We extend our condolences to the family and friends of John Heflin who passed away last week. His funeral was held on Saturday, April 10. Get out and enjoy the colors of spring during the Culpeper Pregnancy Center’s Walkathon Saturday, April 17 with regis missville By C» LENDA GUM tration at 8:30 a.m. a t Culpeper Baptist Church. The program will begin at 9 a.m. Call CPC for . more information at 727-0400. Come out and support the ladies who compete in the annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant which will be judged on Saturday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School. As we near the end of the school year, it can only mean one thing, Vacation Bible School is right around the corner. So far, I have received word that Amissville Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School June 21-26 during morning hours. Jeffersonton Baptist Church has scheduled their Vacation Bible School July 12-16 in the evening for children and adults from 6:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. I should be receiving the information from other local churches soon. Vacation Bible School is always a fun time for our children to learn about the Bible and to make new friends. I hope your children will have the opportunity to attend one or all of our local programs. April 21 is Professional Secretaries Day. This is the day designated for bosses to show their appreciation to the secretary (or secretaries) in the office whose work keeps the wheels turning. I need your news! Please drop your news in the box at Hackley’s Store no later than noon on Sundays. Volunteers get ready for annual event 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 additional information call Debbie Fantaci at 9873354 or Harriet Kindall at 9871211. “This is a major fundraiser for the department, much work is involved and your participation is encouraged to make it the best ever,” said an spokesperson. There are many historic properties in the village and residents are encouraged to place a plaque on their property if it is one of historic value. Those interested should contact Barbara Williams at 987 8384. A spring sculpture class is currently underway at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville and will continue through May 25 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class is being taught by Charles Flickinger. Call 987-8718 or 987-8474 for additional information. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 18. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Amber Dodson celebrated her third birthday on Saturday, April 3 with a party at the home of her parents, Ronnie and Lisa Dodson. Those helping Amber celebrate were Mrs. Lee Ann Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Dodson, Mrs. Eva Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wharton, Gary and Mark, Mrs. Sandy Dodson and Timmy, Mrs. Sue Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cave, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson and Dawn, Shawn Dodson, Mrs. Cindy McGee and Kayla, Mrs. Jennifer Atkins and Jordan and Mrs. Ona Smith. Also Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh, Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Barbara Adolfi, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Moore, Adrianne and friend, Tammy Dwyer and Brittany, Osha Berry, Justin Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sumner, Marshall Dodson and Mrs. Linda Baldwin and Katie. Amy Wharton and Amanda were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin had lunch at Country Cookin in Culpeper on Sunday. Mrs. Lisa Dodson and Amber enjoyed story hour at the Rappahannock Library last Wednesday. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins was a Saturday evening guest of Mrs. Lillie Corbin. Anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Corbin who celebrated theirs on April 10. Middle Street Memorial Garden materializing BY KATHERINE BULL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Trinity Church Garden Guild is pleased to have begun work on what will, in time, be a beautiful new memorial garden on the Middle Street side of the church. As of this writing, the work of stump clearing, sod stripping, and general cleanup is finished. And weather permitting, forms for the concrete foundation of the bluestone pathways should be in place by the time this article appears. With the destruction out of the way, we are happily moving to the stage of construction. This will inevitably be a longer operation, but the rewards will be concomitantly greater. We are in great hope of having the walkways at least partially finished in time for the guild’s “great spring garden sale” on April 24, Fodderstack Race Day. The idea here is to encourage sale participation by evidence of aesthetic activity. We intend that the Middle Street Memorial Garden will provide pleasure and respite not only for Trinity Church parishioners, but for all residents of and visitors to Washington. In the meantime, the”great spring garden sale” can fill just about every need you may have for your own gardens. So don’t miss it. Invite your friends and come buy and beautify! 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 Heeding Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 USUgHEL “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” ‘ U.S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 Sunday Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Monday Hebrews 6:15-7:10 Tuesday Hebrews 7:11-28 Wednesday Romans 5:1-11 Thursday Romans 5:12-21 Friday Romans 6:1-14 Saturday Romans 6:15-23 From infancy, we need a hand to hold. The infant has fingers so tiny that all of (hem cannot encircle its mother's pinky. Then, we grow older, scampering alongside our parents, palm to palm. . looking up with trust in young eyes. A decade passes. Voung love ensues. Fingersand hearts intertwine. Marriage comes; then children come.. .and go. The cycle repeats as grandchildren are bom. We hold little hands that remind us of years past; once again palm against palm they look up at us with trust in young eyes. An older couple sits on the porch. Their hands may have some wrinkles and spots, with Fingers a bit stiff, but their love is fresh and exciting. Their hands hold the love bom of years of yesterdays and the hope of more tomorrows. One hand is gone now. The memorial service is over. The children and grandchildren are gone. Yet, there has always been God's hand through every moment. How good it is to reach out to Him now with trust in your eyes Hold God's hand as you worship this week. Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 1999, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services P O. Box 8005. 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Residents attend wedding in Blacksburg [ Those from Woodville attending the wedding of Lori Short and Dan Pomerhn this week in Blacksburg were Jeff and Teresa Light and their children, Taylor and Lauren, Starke Jones, Alphesus and Eva Atkins, Annette Barry and Holly Ferguson. Lori is the sister of Eva Atkins. John and Debbie Suche of Culpeper were Saturday afternoon visitors of Die and Michele Burke. Jimmy and Myrtle Falls had lunch in Warrenton Sunday with Jimmy’s brother and sister, Bernard Falls and Frankie Early. Kinsey and Flossie Wharton’s Sunday visitors were Ronald and Judy Atkins of Washington and Nancy and Kelly Atkins of Sperryville. Sadie Norman spent this weekend in Front Royal visiting with her aunt, Ruth Rosenberry. Those visiting with June Clark at the Mont Vue Nursing Home in Luray this week were: Wilson Burke, Evon Clater, Marci Deni, Odell and Kathleen Adams, Misty Hitt, Mary Clark, Cecil Baldwin, Wilhelmina Price, Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Mildred Sours, Lee and Martha Lou Hitt, Mark and Marie Kemp, Billy and Nina Fox, Starke and Madeline Jones, Richard and Rena Burke, Shirley Settle and her sister Margie and niece Betty, Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert, Merle Daczewit. , Gladys Dulaney, Glenn and Nancy Peacock, Rev. Alphesus Atkins, Erma Jenkins, and Alice Mae Butler. Mrs. Clark’s address is: Mont Vue Nursing Home, 30 Mont Vue Drive, Room 119 A, Luray, Va. 22835 Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Continue your prayers and cards. The Woodville and Reynolds Baptist Churches are still looking for county youths to attend the “Acquire the Fire Youth Conference” at the Baltimore Arena April 30 and May 1. Please call Jeff or Teresa Light at 987-9523 for details Ten bags of trash were picked up from Rudasill Road, Route 621 on Saturday. Our gratitude goes to Joe Daczewitz, Henry B. Wood, James and Carolyn Manwaring and Lisa and Deita for giving of their time to make our road cleaner and more beautiful. How wonder ful it would be if we had a litter free environment. Of course, this requires an effort on all litter-bug’s part to refrain from using our roads as trash receptacles. The majority of Woodville folks have been busy these past weeks planting their flower and vegetable gardens, mowing lawns, picking up trash, pulling weeds, caring for new born critters, farming, doing chores, enjoying the beautiful local views, resting during the dreary rainy days, and promising to have more news when the sun comes out. Okay folks, let’s get busy making news so the Woodville column will continue to flourish. Without your contributions the Woodville news will dry up and fade away. Please call Rena Burke at 987-8330 by 8:30 Monday mornings to report Woodville news. Your contributions are needed and appreciated. Boston families travel, visit, entertain Miss Ashleigh Cannon of Radford University spent the Easter holiday break with her parents and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cannon and Michael. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and sons, Andrew and Anthony visited their grandparents in Rockingham County during the Easter holiday. Word has been received by friends here of the death of Rev. George Johnson, age 93, who passed away at a nursing home in Richmond on Friday. Rev. Johnson was founder and for many years pastor of Throughfare Independent Baptist Church of Leon. Also for many years he conducted the “Bread of Life” hour each Saturday morning over station W.C.V.A. in Culpeper. Mrs. E. J. Hoffman returned home last Wednesday after a week’s stay in University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Ray Wharton of Castlpton Ford Road were Maurjdy Thursday guests of Mrs. Frazier’s son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton in Woodville. To their many friends in the area, prayers are requested for Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson, who are on a missionary trip to Romania and Hungray. The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Department is seeking individuals to represent each community and should anyone in our area be willing to serve, please call the office and make your wishes known. Connor Yates, a ninth grade student at Wakefield School in Huntly has received honors for the past eight weeks grading period. Congratulations! Wedding anniversary bells will ring on Monday for my brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frazier were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle. On Sunday, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a luncheon guest of her brother and his wife, the Fraziers. Saturday Mrs. Atkins visited her niece, Miss Brenda Frazier and mother in Culpeper. Mr. Tony Thibbs of Harrisonburg and friend Jennie and his sons, Chriss and Andrew were Easter Sunday guests of his sister, Mrs. Kathy Nichols and family. This Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Sam Compton and daughter and Mrs. Nichols and children all dined at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Cubmaster Joe Peregory and other scout leaders spent the weekend at Camp Rock Enon, near Gore, Va. Congratulations to our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp who will celebrate another year together on Tuesday. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Janet Williams whose big day is Friday. Plant House Flower and Vegetable Bedding Plants ise plants Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Herbs • Primrose • Azaleas • Rhododendrons Pink & White Dogwoods • Redbuds/O® (540) 923-4381 Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 S for 12 miles turn left on 642, go 1.5 miles. It’s a boy! Kevin and Rhonda Ramey are proud to announce the birth of their son, Caleb McKenzie Ramey on March 7 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Caleb weighed nine pounds and two ounces and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Roy and Charlotte Jenkins of Sperryville. Paternal grandparents are Wilson and Pat Ramey Jr. of Marshall and Gail Kenderick of Palmrya, Ind. Maternal great grandparents are the late Amos and Mazie Clark and the late L.H. and Edna Jenkins, all of the Washington area. Paternal great grandparents are Wilson and Josephine Ramey Sr. of Warrenton and the late Samuel and Edith Gouldthorpe of Midland. Beanie baby raffle underway The Rappahannock County Elementary School ParentTeacher Organization is currently holding their last fundraiser of the school year. The Spring Beanie Baby Raffle will consist of a first, second and third prize. Tickets will be on sale through May 13. First prize is a set of 14 beanie bears; second prize is three bears plus two others and the third prize is five assorted beanies. These beanies were made available to RCES by Betty Pullen of Attic Treasures, Sperryville and Jan Makela of Amissville. The Rappahannock National Bank agreed to sponsor the printing of the tickets. Ticket prices are $1 each; six for $5 or 25 for $20. The PTO supports many valuable and enriching programs in the public schools throughout the year. RECYCLE FREE YOUR SPIRIT AND WIN! easuspmt LADIES' "ERACE' WALK/RUN SHOE. With elastic gore panels and breathable mesh vents for a comfort fit. Microbubbles in the midsole offer superior durability, cushioning and rebound. LADIES' "TREASURE" LEATHER FLAT. A Drylex* sock lining wicks moisture and minimizes heat build-up. Available in your choice of black, dark lion, classic navy and white gold. 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Wakefield is a non-sectarian, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college preparatory day school For more information contact Mrs. Connie Lalonde at 636-8555. Air Force Band coming to county Join the United States Air Force Heritage of America Concert Band for a very special evening of musical entertainment, Thursday, May 13 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. This outstanding musical group, on tour from Langley Air Force Base, Va. will present an exciting program featuring selections from light classics and Broadway hits to stirring patriotic pieces, current vocal hits, and Big Band era tunes. The program, sponsored by Rappahannock News, is open to the public and will- begin at 7:30 p.m. For free tickets, stop by the Rappahannock News office, located at 249 Main Street, ; Washington. ! Annual event at Baptist Church The annual spring event fundraiser for the Washington Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, April 24, during the Fodderstack Race. Activities will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 2 p.m. There will be a silent auction, a “grandma’s attic”, bake sale, hamburgers and hot dogs. This event will take place on the grounds of the church and all proceeds will go toward the building fund. Contact the church office at 675-3336 for more information. Bus trip to National Cathedral The Annual Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral will take place May 7 and 8. To avoid the hassle of driving to this popular event, join Trinity Episcopal Church Women on Friday, May 7 and travel by bus, leaving the church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Lunch is available to buy at stands on the grounds of the Cathedral. The bus will return that afternoon, leaving the Cathedral at 3 p.m. Expected time of arrival back at the church is 4:30 p.m. Round-trip cost: $15 per person. To reserve space, call Joan Getsinger at 635-8114 or the church office at 675-3716. Amissville VFD plans auction Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue company will host their annual auction on May 1 at 6 p.m. All items must be in good condition and all appliances must be in working condition. Should you have items for pickup please call 937-5205, 937-4218, 937-4954 or 937-5282. SummerQuest applications available : Gifted and talented students presently in grades 5, 6 and 7 are eligible to apply for a two week summer program held at Rappahannock County Elementary School. There is no cost. SummerQuest runs from July 26 to Aug. 6. The theme for this year is Brain Power: You Don’t Have to Be a Genius to Think Like One. Classes are offered in the ■ areas of art, history, math, music, science and writing. Deadline for applications is April 30. Ragged Mountain activities set The following activities have been scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center. More information may be obtained by calling Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Saturday, April 17: Trash Free Rappahannock ‘99 Finale weekend. Volunteers needed to help with major clean-up site on Route. 231 between Sperryville and the Hazel River from 9 a.m. until...Also last chance to collect roadside trash for local cause at $3 per bag. Saturday, April 24: Women’s Hike Series, destination: White Oak Canyon Falls, meet at Mountainside Market by 9 a.m. or at the parking area at Berry Hollow by 9:30 a.m. Bring food for self, layered clothing and your Shenandoah National Park pass or $5 for the Park Ranger. Will return mid-afternoon. Call 987-9300 or 987-9200 for information. Saturday, May 29: Women’s Hike Series, destination: White Oak Canyon Falls, meet at Mountainside Market by 9 a.m. or at the parking area at Berry Hollow by 9:30 a.m. Bring food for self, layered clothing and your Shenandoah National Park pass or $5 for the Park Ranger. Plan to return mid-afternoon. Call 987-9300 or 987-9200 for additional information. Open house at Belle Meade Come visit Belle Meade Day Camp on Sunday, May 2 or Saturday, June 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. See the farm and the animals. Belle Meade is located at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for information. Lions plan auction Spring is in the air and with spring comes that spring cleaning and remodeling. In doing your spring cleaning, remodeling or just garage cleaning, remember the Rappahannock Lions. The Lions are having their annual auction on Saturday, May 15 at 6 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The Lions are accepting new, used or good repair items. They will pick up any donated items at a convenient time for you. Sorry food, mattresses, clothes or non-working appliances cannot be accept. If you would like to support the work of Lions through donating to the auction contact Buck Payne at 987-8303 or Roger Andrews at 987-8974. Remember all donations are tax deductible and serve a worthy cause in the community for those less fortunate. sculpture class underway A spring sculpture class, figure in clay is underway and will continue 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 9878474 for additional information. Second annual garden sale set The TVinity Church Garden Guild in Washington is sponsoring its second annual “Great Spring Garden Sale” on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, under the big tent opposite the church. Proceeds will benefit a stunning new garden on the Middle Street side of the church, opposite The Inn at Little Washington. Macbeth at RCHS Shenandoah Shakespeare Express presents Macbeth on Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. Performance is sponsored by the Rappahannock Schools, the Curriculum Enrichment Committee and the Rappahannock Association for Arts an<f the Community. Tickets available at the door, $6 for adults. No charge for students.

Moffett family enjoys Charlottesville outing Tuesday night and Wednesday a.m. guests of Mrs. Jean B. Moffett were Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett, Richard and Sally Page of Leesburg and Sally’s exchange student friend, Miss Emma Kubaycht of Dumfermline, Scotland, who is spending three weeks in the Moffett home in Leesburg. Sally will spend three weeks this summer with Emma when school closes in June as a follow-up exchange student in Scotland. On Wednesday, the Moffetts and their guest visited Monticello and the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz joined Mrs. Denise Jakubowicz and family and friends of Doylestown, Pa. on Friday and Saturday in Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes and Bobbie Jo Brown were among the group of girl scouts and leaders from Rappahannock who spent from Friday until Sunday camping near Charlottesville. Dr. Tim Norman of the Virginia Baptist Foundation will preach at the 11 a.m. worship service at the Washington Baptist Church on April 18. Our condolences to George Sharp and family on the recent passing of his wife, Sally. A correction is in order from last week, it should have read birthday wishes to Richard Simmons on April 9 instead of Richard Eastham. We regret the error. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. On Saturday Bonnie Cave and Daniel of Amissville, Mrs. Sarah Brown, Miss Amanda Brown and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped at Potomac Mills near Woodbridge. The annual spring event at the Washington Baptist Church on April 24 is drawing near. If you have good items for donation to Grandma’s Attic, it would be greatly appreciated. Call 675-3608 for more information or if you need help in getting the items to church. All proceeds from this event will go toward the building fund. 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Unlike the last few years, however, instead of joining with Fauquier County in an area wide event, we will have our own relay right here in Rappahannock County. The over-night event starts on Friday, May 21 and continues through the following Saturday morning. It will take place on the grounds of the Rappahannock Elementary School. The relay is the culmination of the fund-raising drive. Throughout the evening and into the next morning, members from participating teams are out walking on a track which is illuminated with candles in paper bags, called illuminaria. Each illuminaria has the name of a cancer victim or cancer survivor and has been purchased as a memorial or tribute. It is a stirring moment indeed when the candles are lit and can first be seen lined up and stretched down the track into the distance. The hundreds of lights are vivid reminders of cancer’s toll. 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And they also remind us of the importance or research and study because many of them would not have survived if it had not been for efforts of cancer fighters in earlier years. uancer respects nenner race nor creed; neither age nor gender, and neither education nor class. As a result, participants in our Relay for Life come from every part of our community. It is a feature that makes the relay a very special event, a warm and rewarding occasion. You almost certainly know someone who plans to be part of the relay, so if you would like to contribute, just ask around at your church, local store or gas station, or around the neighborhood. If you need more information, please feel free to contact Mrs. Ester Settle at 675-3252 or Mike Mahoney at 675-3446 or (wmmah@shentel.net). 1 Also, checks payable to the American Cancer Society may be send to Mrs. Ester Settle, do Settle’s Garage & Grocery, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. 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News abounds in Flint Hill The following news from the Easter holiday did not reach our office in time for last week’s issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. Saturday luncheon guests of Mrs. Christine Vest were Curtis and Teresa Vest and children, Jamie, Casey and Justin of Virginia Beach and Jim CoAngelo of Springfield. Easter dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest were Mark and Crystal Werner and sons, Josh and Jared, David and Renee Calisto and Nickie and Mrs. Christine Vest. They also celebrated Mark’s birthday. Visiting with Mrs. Ethel Nicholson on Sunday were Elvis and Shirley Nicholson and Judy Bell Mahoney, all of Front Royal. The Flint Hill Untied Methodist Church has worship service every Sunday at 8'45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Elizabeth Welch and her guest, Kathryn Crawford attended the Easter egg hunt at the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday morning. Later in the day Elizabeth and her friend, Caroline Massie of Amissville and Bill and Joanne Welch attended the Old Dominion races. Mrs. Linnie Cummings and Mrs. Betty Klise motored to Orange on Thursday to attend a play which Betty’s granddaughter, Sarah Weston Gencarelli took part in. They later had lunch with Sarah Weston and her moth Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 er, Gale Gencarelli. Charles Brady of Warrenton and Dick and Linda Brady and Molly of Oakton visited their mother, Mrs. Alice Brady on Sunday. Jim Curtis of Linden was a Sunday dinner guest of his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. Bryant and Holly Welch and daughters, Emily and Katie spent Easter with her sister, Susie Walsh. Also present were Hillard and Ashley Walsh, Betty Holbik and Mike Holbik of Fairfax. Ken and Cathy Cieslak and children of Ruther Glen spent the holiday weekend with the latter’s parents, Ernie and Thelma Crane. Joining them on Sunday were Mike and Tina Crane of Maryland. Laura Crane of Bowie, Md., who had spent the week with her grandparents returned to her home on Sunday. Dottie Cummings of Suffolk spent a few days this week with Betty Klise and Linnie Cummings. A speedy recovery to al those on the sick list. Larry and Gloria Clark and Barry Hudson of Front Royal, Steve Lillard and friend, Jeri of Middleburg were Sunday visitors in the Bunny Hudson home. Madeline Herndon of Manassas was a Thursday guest of her parents. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met on Monday evening with 12 members present. They were Jean Lillard, Gaynelle Russell, Arland Welch, Mabel Lillard, Lois Markee, Lucy Foster, Mary Curtis, Mary Blaisdell, Mary Frances Bywaters, Alice Pullen, Margaret Lee and Mary Latham. New officers were elected and they are president, Margaret Lee; vice-president, Mary Curtis; secretary, Arland Welch and co-treasurers, Mary Latham and Lois Markee. On Sunday afternoon Elizabeth Welch with her parents, Bill and Joanne Welch and her brother, Bill visited her grandmother, Arland Welch at Mountain View. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, April 25 at 11 a.m., with Robert Goff delivering the message. The public is welcome. Remember to check out G’s, the consignment shop in Flint Hill near Settle’s Garage. They are open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Shop now to find your spring outfits and other fancy stuff, like jewelry, books, tapes, etc. n Obituaries Pearl Williams D.C. resident Pearl Roberta Williams, 78, of Washington, D.C., formerly of Rixeyville died Thursday, April 8 at her residence in Washington, D.C. Survivors include her husband, Cleveland C. Williams Sr. of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Louisa Williams of Maryland; three sons, Cleveland Williams Jr. and Archie Williams, both of Virginia and Joseph Williams of Washington, D.C.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Icy King, Willie Gaskins, Mary Talbert and Josephine Lawson and two brothers, Armstead Lawson and Ernest Lawson. A grave side service was held at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Amissville on April 14 with the Rev. Jeffrey Trimble of Greater New Life Ministry. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Sally Sharp Analyst for CIA Sally Lightle Sharp died April 6 in Charlottesville after an extended illness. She was born Nov. 16, 1920 in San Francisco, the daughter of LCDR and Mrs. William T. Lightle. She attended Castellejo School, Scripps College and graduated from Stanford University with a degree in geology. She entered the US Navy in 1941 as a WAVE officer and served several years in Communications Intelligence for which she was awarded a Letter of Commendation by the Secretary of the Navy in 1946. She was then employed as an analyst by the Central Intelligence Agency and also was awarded a Master of Arts degree in history »by Georgetown University. In October 1952, she married LCDR George H. Sharp, U. S. Navy. They lived in a variety of locations including San Diego, Japan and suburban Maryland. In 1968 the Sharps purchased Mountain Green Farm in Washington, where they made their home for the next 30 years until the present and developed a beef cattle and “pick your own” orchard operation. She was an accomplished book binder, having studied under the noted Marion U M Lane of the Washington National Cathedral. She was also involved in the work of the Rappahannock County Garden Club, serving a term as President. Mrs. Sharp is survived by her husband, Captain George H. Sharp, US Navy Retired; three sons, Edward J. Sharp, Alexander Sharp and William L. Sharp; a daughter, Mary P. Sharp; four grandchildren, Lauren M. Sharp, Rachel M. Sharp, Alexander Sharp and William Lightle Sharp Jr. and a sister, Mrs. Raymond T. Holden of Washington, D.C. The family requests that in lieu of flowers a memorial donation be made to the Child Care and Learning Center. CLORE-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 Choral Society presents 1999 spring concerts The Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society proudly presents its 1999 spring concerts, “Music of the Masters.” Two concerts are being presented for your enjoyment. The first will be on Friday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at The Lake of the Woods Church in Locust Grove. The second will be at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper on Sunday, April 18 at 3 p.m. • The Choral Society, directed by Arthur Palmer of Warrenton and accompanied this concert season by Clifton Stroud of Centreville will be performing a collection of choral music by such composers as Bach, Mozart, Brahms and others. A portion of the program will include certain selections fVom “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn. “Elijah” is a very dramatic piece. The choral society is especially proud to have the role of Elijah sung by Keith Wagner of Madison. Mr. Wagner is the founder of the Madison Choral Society and a member of the Montpelier Singers. He has also performed on numerous occasions as guest baritone soloist with other groups. Other soloists for this presentation are Mariam Halsey, Jeannette Green, Diane Heffren, Ed Tyner, Peter Suto, Allergy Asthma Specialists of Greater Washington j Cheryl Rosenblatt, MD |j • & • Jyothi Gadde, ND Board Certified in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Specializing In Asthma, Sinus Disease, Hives, Hay Fever, Food, Insect and Drug Allergy 2 Locations; Warrenton 493 Blackwell Road Tel: 540-341-1715 Fairfax 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 101 Tel: 703-648-Q030 David Wade and Richard Perry. Accompanist Clifton Stround is Associate Director of Music at the Fairfax United Church in Fairfax. He previously served as organist and choir master at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Concordville, Pa. and at other churches in the Philadelphia, D.C., Northern Virginia areas. He has also made a recording on the largest pipe organ in the world at the Atlantic City Convention Center which was only the third recording made on this instrument since its installation in 1932. Contact Diane Heffern in Culpeper at 547-2376, Linda Bailey in Culpeper 825-5632. Art Palmer in Warrenton at 347-9693 or Louise McCullough in Lake of the Woods at 972-7101 for additional information. 10n seizing VZJlzoucjhti by Randy Minter EASING A SPOUSE’S LOSS Words cannot adequately express the loneliness and sadness that may overwhelm spouses who lose their life partners. It is not surprising, therfore, that older adults are at increased risk of death and disability after the recent loss of a loved one. Equally important is that strong social and emotional support can ameliorate the impact of bereavement. Thus, friends and family are urged to help older adults ease their loss by being open to signs of emotional need. It may also prove helpful to bring up the issue of loss themselves, encourage socialization, and give grieving spouses the time and place to express their grief. As Joseph Fort Newton said, “People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.” Losing a spouse is one of life’s difficult passages, especially if the relationship has been a long and loving one. At the Moser Funeral Home, we do well what we know best - how to make your life more bearable and the memories more meaningful during the/loss of your loved one. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue. For answers to your questions, call us at 347-3431. “If there is anything better than to be loved, it is loving. ” ~ Anonymous Business & Service Directory II Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline April 23 If L BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd , Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial 5th Anniversary Ur, discount on first cleaning Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247/540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishing • Resiorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (OUV CLolune Chimney Sweeping Relining OU 'pixJiiAtud Spumju Fully Insured 16 tytoll ZxpCUtMM Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING Specialized Backhoe BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 Dump Buehhogging Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Dmuaax f*-:-A-11.. rnVaCy rOnClng HVailaute AISO Curtis Crawford Home: $40475-3943 Pager: 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Stop Shop hi complete Home Deconeng Serace Flax Cowngs • Wrdo» Treatments Walpaper * Skp Cowis & Upholstery Residential A Commerciel Rt 211 Amiwvllte.VA 937-5500 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRICTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BELL CATO & CO. DESIGN / BUILD HOMES AND ESTATES 540-937-3039 CASTLETON. VA VA CLASS A 2705 037627 A Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 “Specializing in quality workmanship." Greg Hutcheson C540J 622-2875 Class A' Licensed And Insured EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 IViMon til I jcc Trucking & Equipment liu Roads • Drain Fields Gearing Quality work and satisfied customers are our $1 priority Maury Sutphin (540) 675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rd hbnt Hill. VA 2262“ Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 ♦ ❖ Landscaping Flint Hill Nursery - Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and installation Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547-3451 PAINTING SpitcislP,rcfftint VinyT siding Interior & Exterior Painting: Full service, experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PITJXVS Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Line Water Son Conditioners tree Estimates im Setr Horfc 340-678-3249 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Monetay-Thusday8am.to9pm FridaySatuniay 8 am to 9 pjn. Smday8amto3pm 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY PAVETTE'S mem Vp/stC alliifraphy 967*89 ir STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 SPEKKYY1IXE STORAGE CO. Safe Iflamly Slorui{i Residential t'oaumerciul Reasonable Kales 540/987-8507 M’t.KKVYIIJ.t:. VA TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937-7541 H&R BLOCK* 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue VVarrcnton, VA 20189 (540) 347-7517 34 E. Jackson St. Front Rural, VA 22630 (540)635-3637 TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777

Classified INDEX Please refer to category you wish to use 000. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rertals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 088. Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise • 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots ' 216. Computers/Electronics , 220. Farm Equipment & Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales , 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240 Horses 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Equipment/Equipment 270. .Penny-Pinchers 274. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 286. Seasonal Sales *> JS 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365 Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneour Services 395. Services Wanted ___ J Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Lega| Not|c## 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600.. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted SSL Use, YnnY C'ntnyni/YiMUfi Directory Tin Soi m i-: ion Hi sinissis, Si kvk i s \\n l*KOI i ssiom \i.s. Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA KOil&fe# 22 . 1 BR, 1BA. In country for single or couple. AC, no pets $475/mo. (540) 675-3532. 3 BR 2BA Washington VA. Fantastic views, modern kitch. wrap deck, cent, heat/ac. No dogs. Avail 6/1 $995.00 540-368-1338 RURAL WASHINGTON VA: modern stucco home on Farm in foothills of Blue Ridge Mts. Lg. yard w/garden, 5rms + bath, all appliances, woodstove, cen tral air + oil heat. $850 mo. + deposit. 1yr lease. 540-675-3328 Opportunity COUNTRYSIDE FARM MARKET, Amisville, VA call Kathy at 937-5309 or 703 393-2119 MmmmsmSi <^ammmes^msa General Public AUCTION Friday, April 16 starting at 6 p.m. Used furniture, appliances include refrigerator, washer, dryer, etc, guns (rifles, shotguns. black powder), lawn equipment (riding mower, push mower, etc.) glassware, collectibles, plus tables & tables of new miscellaneous merchandise. Something for everyone! Culpeper Auction Center (VAF#255) 12282 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia No buyer's premium. For info., call (540) 825-9045 culaucSion@aol.com wwwcuixpeiaucSion.com Williams&Williams REAL ESTATE Auctions (918) 250 2012 www.williamsrealestate com RESCHEDULED: Seven Springs Farm, Culpeper, VA - 483 acres selling in 12 tracts from 16 to 76 acres. Centrally located in Culpeper Co., these country estates include excellent building sites, I rolling pastures and ‘ miles of Cedar Run Creek. The beautifulI ly wooded hillsides * provide great views ; of surrounding coun1 try side. Located off . Hwy. 15, just 4 miles southwest of Culpeper, I hour ‘ from Charlottesville via Hwy. 29. ' Directions: From * Culpeper take Hwy. 15 south approx. 4 * miles. Property on right, look for threeboard fence along entire property and yellow signs at both entrances. Sells: 4 p.m. Fri., April 30 at 1 Tract 12. Opening \ Bid: $1,000 acre. * Open: Property can be driven and/or J. walked over daily » from 9 a m. to 6 p.m I beginning April 1st. ' For more info: Gary J (918) 250-2012, ext. 9 234. Brokers protectr ed. VA AUCT l #2907002556s This Could bo YOUR AD! Call 777-1110 216 ElMtfonkii 18" Digital Satellite System It Could Be Yours Call Chris 5#34WM97 44A F***“ **f'**W***~7’:; m _> WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. YARD SALE - Rt Old Hollow Rd. 17, 9am-?. **r*«*« Affordable Digital Cellular Phones !\«*m In Ho\ Call Sandy for Prices SKK351-6190 Custom Built PC Systems Tuilornl In \our Nortls! rnrnm Ask For Rich BARN HOMES NEEDEI for shy unadoptabli cats, all medical prov spayed/neut. 703-295 0678 FREE SLAB WOOD lorn length 540-453-2079 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor s • Window Treatments Coverings Willpapep Slip Covens & Upholstery Residential A Commerical Kt. 211 Amimvilk, VA 937-5500 w CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate. In business since 1982. Quick ea^y closings. Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 •wjPS^^x'JivilfSSsSsj^PSSSSIRRviv ATTENTION! FREE COMPUTERS With paid tuition to computer class and completion of program, you can build and take home a computer for keeps! All callers MUST fill out application. Applications will be reviewed and 14 students will be accepted into the class. Call today for your application. 540825-0476. Cut off date to return completed applications is Mon. 4-19-99 at 12:00 noon. ADOPTION IS THE only way we can build a family. Loving, childless couple wishing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/medical expenses. Call Carol and Danny 1-800-8881785 A LOVING, childless couple seeking to adopt infant. Willing to pay legal/med. expen. Call collect 540-349-9056 PAGEANT DRESSES Sale Prices at Sandy's Pageant Shop 540-6367717 or 304-262-9152 Call a Rep Today 703-777-1110 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given by the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Women’s and Infants’ Health of its intent to solicit sealed proposals , through competitive negotiations for the purchase of breast and cervical cancer screening and related services for underserved women in Virginia. Copies of RFP Number 712U020 may be obtained by contacting Fran Finch at (804) 786-5186. Proposals will be received until 3:00 P.M., May 7, 1999, at the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Purchasing and General Services, 1500 Main Street, Room 217, Richmond. Virginia 23219, Attention: Fran Finch. 4/14/99 #251931 Part# it Accessories Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts far cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Instated (if purchased here) Over2,000 cars and tricks at al times. We Buy & Sel running cars and trucks Cpen Mm-Set 96‘Cbeed SU'i Located RL 229.5 mtespaa CrfaaperrtjiSchod 895-2571 Time ..iiHiaWril : .-.-4 FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIANS Local company seeking customer service technicians for the field. Gas fireplace knowledge helpful, not a must. Will train. Full-time. Contact Brian 540-347-0533 CONSTRUCTION Foreman, Equipmeni Operators + Laborers are needed foi grade, utility anc paving crews. Good wages and benefits. Call APAC-VA in Manassas 703-3611005. E.O.E Brand New Apartments I 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 ♦ CULPEPER COMMONS • 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes • Fully equipped kitchens • Gas heating and hot water Wall to wail carpeting • Walk-in closets with linen shelving • Pool clubhouse and fitness center • Private balconies/patios Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy, Left on Belle Ave. to a right on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart. 2 $21,400 , 3 $24,100 4 $26,750 5 $28,900 _fi_$31.050_ tie apertnent 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 Tel(540)829-8595 Fax (54.0)829-8596 KSI Professionally Managed by KSI Management Corp 605 Automobile* V4 ’86 FORD MUSTANG 5.0, all power, runs bu' needs work. $900/obo Must sell nowl! 703771-1327 (605 Automobile* v ..... .j FORD '89 TAURUS, auto, 4-dr, very good cond., 90K, $2000. 540937-4511. 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 said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the County of Rappahannock Circuit Courthouse 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on April 20, 1999 at 12:30 PM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and briefly described as Lots 3 and 4, in Block A, as shown on that certain plat and survey entitled “Survey of 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 Warranty Deed, subject to all existing easements, restrictions and any other conditions that may affect title to the property. The Noteholder reserves the right to bid at the said sale. TERMS: CASH. A bidder's deposit of $12,700.00, 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 date of the sale. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be 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 information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: VA. NP994664 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Between 8-11 AM Nectar Projects, Inc. Substitute T rustee 750 Miller Drive, Suite C2 Leesburg, VA20175 (703) 777-8619 3/24,3/31,4/7,4/14/99 *247843 f DAADrv nr fAAiiki/^ a ni RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 22, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU *99-04-02 Application By William M. Burke, owner of Tax Map I 56, Parcel 2 E, located in Stonewall- Hawthorn Dis, trict, for a Special Use permit to construct a family | apartment to house his father-in-law Apartment to be located in a manufactured home. Parcel consists of 5.5713 ac. Apartment to be less than 1,200 square feet. Use allowed under Section 170-36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170-62(G). SU *99-04-01 Application by Mr. Paul Bledsoe, owner of Tax Map 1, Parcel 61 0, in Wakefield Dist., desires a special use permit to construct a family apartment for his father in an accessory building to be built on the property. Structure is to be 24'x24', with a total of 1,200 square feet. Property is zoned “VR” Village Residential, and contains 2.389 ac Use allowed under section 170-36IA) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 17062(G). SU *99-03-03 David and Virginia Compton, owners of Tax Map 42, Parcel 14A in Jackson District, known as 461 Richmond Road, desire a Special Use permit to construct a family apartment for their son and his wife in an existing 24'x24' garage less than 25' from the main dwelling. Property is zoned “RR”- Rural Residential and contains 1.05 acres. Use allowed under Section 170-36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 17062(G). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make -pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4/7, 4/14/99 *250608 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 22, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 4/7,4/14/9* BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator #250615 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK DOROTHY C. EASTHAM, Complainant IN CHANCERY NO. 94-CH-35 GLADYS JORDAN, et als, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is as follows: to partition the real estate that Lucy Jordan Curtis died seized and possessed containing 0.18 acre, more or less, located in the Village of Flint Hill, Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. An affidavit having been made and filed that the following are not residents of the State of Virginia, and/or their whereabouts are unknown and that theirlast known post office address, if known, is correctly set forth opposite their name listed below: Elizabeth Anne (Emma) Ausberry, 1124 Owen Place, N.E., Washington, D C 20002 Maurice T. Ausberry - Whereabouts unknown - Believed to be in North Carolina Charles Ernest McClennon, Jr. - Whereabouts unknown - Believed to be in Manassas, Virginia area Unknown Heirs of Ernest Charles McClennon, Deceased - Whereabouts unknown Unknown Heirs of Robert L. McClennon, Deceased - Whereabouts unknown And the bill stating that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this cause, whose names are unknown and making them parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, an affidavit having been made and filed that they are unknown. It is ORDERED that the said non-resident and whereabout unknown defendants, Elizabeth Anne (Emma) Ausberry, Maurice T. Ausberry and Charles Ernest McClennon, Jr. and any other UNKNOWN HEIRS, Devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having any interest in the real estate of which Lucy Jordan Curtis died seized and possessed, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, if any such there be of Ernest Charles McClennon, Desceased, in and to his interest in the subject matter of this cause, UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, if any such there be of Robert L. McClennon, Deceased, in and to his interest in the subject matter of this cause, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parlies defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, are hereby required to appear on or before July 1, 1999 and do what may be necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. DATE: April 5, 1999 Diane Bruce, Clerk T.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire T.C. Lea, Jr., P.C. P.O. Box 478 15145 Brandy Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Va. State Bar No. 07817 Telephone: 540-825-0033 Fax: 540-825-7480 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/99 A COPY TESTE Diane Bruce, Clerk #251552 DRIVERS Bus drivers needed. Good driving record required. Will train & help with CDL license. Pullin’s Tours 540-825-1419 CHEF MIDDLETON INN To prepare breakfasts for guests at Award-winning bed & breakfast Inn in Washington, VA. Weekend work necessary. Must have excellent culinary skills. 540-675-2020 Field Survey Field Survey Help needed in Washington, Va. Please call 540-675-1332 Iv msg or after 5pm call 540-937-2106 GARDENER PT 20 hours per week. $8.00/ per hour light gardening, no heavy labor. Huntly/ Flint Hill Area. Experience preferred. 540-635-9694 Bookkeeper/ Secretary Wanted Part-time, approximately eight hours weekly. Experience w/ Quickbooks required, as well as preparation of payroll, payroll tax returns and other light secretarial responsibilities. Please call: 540-364-1912 REFRIGERATION Helper, refrigeration installation, full-time, immediate opening, salary negotiable, based on experience. Health ineun ance, paid holidays and vacation. Opportunity for advancement. Apply to P.0. Box 606 Gainesville, VA 20156 ELECTRICIAN MECHANICS & HELPERS Commercial/ Residential- VA Work only. Excellent pay witn paid vacation/ holidays, transportation, health insurance, 401k, Va Apprenticeship Sponsor. Apply by appointment only. KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, 540349-8500. (E.O.E.). SCHOOL CENSUS TAKERS Applications are being accepted for part-time temporary positions as school census takers. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age, have good character and integrity, be neat and well groomed, be known in the community, have the ability to talk with people, know the area in which the census is to be taken, and be able to follow written and oral instructions. The census is scheduled between April and June, 1999. Please call (540) 987-8773 f for an application. Deadline is April 26,1999. EOE CONSTRUCTION NEWTON ASHPHALT ALEXANDRIA, VA & LEESBURG, VA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCED A»Ph*lt Crew * Foreman * Paver Operators * Screed Operators * Roller Operators • Lute Persons * Distributor Truck Driver (CDL w/Tanker Endorsement) * Nuclear Density Technician * Asphalt Patchwork Foreman Milling Crew * Milling Machine Operator * Vacuum Broom Driver (CDL) * Ground Person for Milling Crew Grade Crew • Finish Grader Operator * Backhoe/Scratcher Operator * Water Truck Driver (CDL) Asphalt Plant • Loader Operator—Leesburg • Plant Laborers • QC/QA Lab Technician 8hop/PriTera • Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Lowboy Driver • Asphalt Dump Truck Drivers (CDL) • Parts Clerk (Computer Skills Necessary) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT: 5601 Courtney Avenue Alexandria. VA 22304 703-751-7100 BOB M/P/V_

Rp«tanrant Music is good for your health Now hiring apply in person for: * Wait staff experience preferred * Kitchen help evenings P/T or F/T * Breakfast Cook excellent wages The Bleu Rock Inn Sperryville, Va 540-987-3190 SECRETARY/ BOOKKEEPER Marshal area. F/T. To do payroll, Quicken, corresp., sched. Ref. req. Send resume to PO box 863, Marshall, Va 20116. STUDENT WANTED To help weekend family w/ yard work & chores. Immediate Washington area. April to October. Generous pay Call 703-549-8145. GROUNDS CARE Gld Brown Hollow Hourly or flat rate person to maintain grounds. your equipment or ours. Steady weekly work throughout the summer. Call Mrs. Gardner at 540-9879043. IWCIAL HOOFING MECHANICS AND LABORERS Numerous positions open. Top pay for top performance and knowledge. 540-338-9700 Driver PARTS DRIVER Proof of good driving record required. Apply in person. Montgomery Auto Parts Inc. (540) 347-3485 NEW TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED!!! help!^^ SeaS°n iS here We need V°ur IF YOU: • Are looking for a FT or PT spot on a great team as a Store Associate • Can work various shifts for a seasoned coach • Have a great rack record in retail work . OR Are willing to work with our top coach Want great starting pay Want to be eligible for a raise in six (6) months Need great benefits such as medical and dental plans Deserve paid leave time for great team play! Come in and apply today at any of the following locations: Clevinger's Corner O-Stop: 18179 Lee Hwy. Amissville, VA 22002 Opal Q-Stop: Mt. Run Q-Stop: 9719 James Madison Hwy. Warrenton, VA 22186 11113 James Monroe Hwy. Culpeper, VA 22701 HELP WANTED Kitchen & Sales Evenings & Weekends MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET in the Soho District of Sperryville • EXPERIENCED PREFERRED • ENERGETIC & POSITIVE ATTITUDE NECESSARY Call Brian at (540) 987-9100 _ for appointment. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR! DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM Services To Abused Families, Inc. (SAFE) is seeking applications from qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director. This position is responsible for all aspects of management of the corporation, which include operation of emergency shelter and 24- hour hotline. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human services field; experience in administration and grant work; skills in program development and evaluation and volunteer management. Experience in domestic violence field preferred. Salary $33,000. Send resumes to Personnel Committee, SAFE, P.O. Box 402, Culpeper VA 22701 by 4/21/99. EOE NOW HIRING FULL AND PART TIME Due to rapid growth, our Gainesville manufacturing plant is now accepting applications for the following positions: Warehouse, Shipping, and Production Staff Inside Sales and Sales Manager Purchasing and Office Clerical Positions Cad Operator and Electrical Designer _ Send Letter or resume American Manufacturing Co, Inc. P.O. Box 549, Manassas, VA 20108 Dept. LTM499 COFFEEWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER is hiring for: Plumber/Steamfitter Supervisor(#00094) $24,885-$38,851 Duties: Scheduling, planning, inspecting and supervising the installation maintenance and repair of heating plumbing, ventilation and related systems in a major correctional institution. Req: HS/GED, knowledge and exp/ in: plumbing and related systems, bldg code compliance, record keeping, training and supervision. All state benefits apply. To apply submit a fully completed state application to Coffeewood Correctional Center, POB 500, Mitchells VA or fax to 540-829-7383 Applicants will be subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. EEO. COFFEEWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER POB 500 MITCHELLS, VIRGINIA 22729 FAX# 540-829-7383 CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR: Closing date April 21.1999 Sgrreption? Nurse Technicians S21.772-S33.242+ State BeneDuties: performs general nursing and related medical services to inmates. Req: LPN License, Exp in general nursing and/or emergency meaicai care. Beqlstered Nurse $29.738-$46.429 + State Benefits Duties: Performs nursing function in clinical setting. caie RN Mcense and exp in 9eneral nursing and/or emergency £orreotions Officer S20.823-$32.510 + State Benefits Duties: Maintains security, custody and control over inmates at the institution and while in transport. Supervises inmate daily activities and records behavior to insure safe environment. After successful completion of a one (1) year probationary periodCorrections Officer Senior and salary increase $22,763-$35,539. Training and uniforms provided. Requirements: HS or GED 21+ years old, valid driver’s license Previous experience in military, public or private security helpful but not required. If there are questions regarding the duties and qualifications please contact the Human Resource Office @ 540-829-6483 ext. 2163 or 2171, A state application is required-resumes are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed state application. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a preemployment drug screen. _ EOE A \T^T'fT A V 4th Annual Spring Manassas M1UIUJ estiva APR. 30, MAY 1, 2, 1999, MANASSAS VIRGINIA IN PRINCE WM. CO. SW OF WASH. DC 250 ARTISANS from 31 states & Canada NEW! Buy Sugarloaf crafts online at vvww.craftsonlme.com DAILY ADMISSION $6.00 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY 10-6 Under 12 & Parking FREE • Craft Demonstrations Entertainment • Delicious Food • 70% under roof No pets please • Strollers not recommended DIRECTIONS: Take 1-66 to VA 28 S. (Exit 53). Take VA 234 S. through town to fairgrounds on right. From 1-95 take Exit 152 to VA 234 N. Stay on VA 2(34 N. for approx. 15 mi. to fairgrounds on the left. Darhg festival (ail (703) 361-5542 OUR WEBSITE OR CALL 800-210-9900 SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN WORKS, INC. • www.sugarloafcrafts.com Sound and frequency - as chanting, toning, and music, hold the highest place in spiritual and healing practices in many cultures throughout the world. Ancient Tibetans developed powerful overtone chanting and skillful use of bells. Hymns have been used for centuries. An old Chinese proverb says, “man will not be known by his name but by his innate personal melody.” Tomatis, the brilliant French neurosurgeon who has revolutionized our understanding of the ear, says sound has the ability to lift us up out of our bodies. Pythagoras, and later Johannes Kepler, discovered the original principles of sound harmonies as they correspond to planetary configurations. The extreme points of 1 the planets’ elliptical orbits I create the frequency ratios of I the notes in our musical scale: do re mi fa so la ti do. And 1 human brain wave patterns mimic these same ratios of s planetary movements. < That sound is transforma- 1 tive is clear. The Bible equates < God and creation itself to the 1 Word, the first sound. Sound ( :an also destroy as in the battle of Jericho or the opera singer’s voice, once it vibrates it the precise frequency, shattering the glass. Sound Therapy uses this ;ransformative potential of frequency to stimulate the Jody to heal itself. Sound rherapy relies on the new experimental life science of no-harmonics (literally life larmonies) which is based on ;he premise that all living systems produce frequencies. There is strong evidence to !Uf?6est that we each have a listinct and specific “signaure song” which can be lepicted holographically from he voice and which reflects >ur physiological, psychologi cal and emotional status. Science calls these frequencies, which emanate from both the ears and the skin, oto-acoustic emissions. Indeed, we are probably communicating with eaHi other through our individual signature sounds, our holographic voices, all the time. These individualized frequencies, or signature songs, are created from a combination of genetic coding, geographic location, brain and neural functions, biochemistry, emotions, physical structure and environment. Since each person’s unique vibration or song is recorded in their voice, a voice print will reveal the pattern of any physical, spiritual and emotional stresses they are experiencing. By using a new computerbased program that reads the voice, sound therapists can get a print out of what notes need stressing to create balance. Using a tape, a person can listen to or make the sound on the tape. Repetitive use over a period of time has been studied and indicates significant improvement in physical and emotional well being. Breakfast, lunch school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, April 19: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, April 20: Cinnamon tasteries or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, April 21: Bagel/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, April 22: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, April 23: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, April 19 pepperoni pizza, powerball donut, choose two: buttered peas, choice of fruit. Tuesday, April 20: Chicken fryz, hot biscuit, choose two: mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, chilled fruit. You haven't seen Assisted Living until you've seen... ...Sunrise Assisted Living Providing A Home-like Quality Care Alternative for Seniors-Especially Frail Seniors and Those With Memory Impairments. Sunrise Assisted Living Affiliated with Inova Health System www.sunrise-al.com Virginia Locations COU*L MOUSING O»*0*TUNlTY 64S/0V98 Alex-mJm. '03/212-9192 Lee^Kirs.705/777- 1971 Arfmcvofcft 701/524.5500 0-.ikt.vi 705/255-2050 Afhn'.i.'o .«>.nnk4) 705/556-1060 O-.iktnn ,Hm.. 705/255-1006 Fairies 705,641*0046 Rc«..n .Ov*"c -“v 70 5/S 5-4-5-^4 Fairfax .70.5/954-506'? Sterling ....... . . 705/450-0661 Falls Church. 705/534-2700 Spnnct'icl.l. 705/921-6600 CumitHi ./.. 70 5/550-2400 Warrenton . 540/349-9001 Wednesday, April 21: Grilled ham and cheese, nacho’s salsa, choose two: hash browns, choice of fruit. Thursday, April 22: Barbecue on bun or corn dog, choose two: parsley potatoes, cole slaw, chilled fruit. Friday, April 23: Turkey sub, lettuce, tomato, cheese, choose two: french fires, choice of fruit, homemade cookie. RCHS Monday, April 19: Chicken i»pattie on bun, hash browns, blueberry pixie pie or sausagepizza, chilled fruit. Tuesday, April 20: Pork barbecue on bun, wedge fries, cole slaw, chocolate cake or hot dog on bun, bologna and cheese sandwich. Wednesday, April 21: Hot roast beef sandwich, gravy, mashed potato, buttered limas, jello salad or cheeseburger on bun, burrito/salsa. Thursday, April 22: Taco’s, onion rings, apple crisp, garlic bread sticks or french bread pizza, chilled fruit. Friday, April 23: Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, chilled fruit, homemade cookie or tuna salad on bun, chicken pattie on bun. Spring Fling Festival set Graves’ Mountain Lodge is celebrating the arrival of spring with their annual “Spring Fling Festival.” Festivities will take place on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25 from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. Owners Jimmy and Rachel Graves, along with family and friends, are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and introducing new folks to the unique rustic charm of their mountain retreat. Admission and parking are free. For information call 540923-4231. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE EarlJ. 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Local spring gardening tips By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences The following are April gardening notes from the Rappahannock Extension Office. • When apple trees are in full bloom, make a note on your calendar 150 days later to check for ripeness. • Thin young fruits of apples, pears, and peaches to insure larger, healthier fruit. Thin within 25 days of the peak bloom, leaving four to six inches between fruit. • When the spring is very wet and the soil is too muddy to work, try planting your seed potatoes on top of the ground. Lay the cut seed flat on top of the wet earth with the eye up, spaced in rows 24 inches apart and 12 inches apart in the row. Then cover them with six inches of oak leaves and water the leaves heavily enough to pack them so they won’t blow off. This method saves digging a planting furrow, hilling, and digging up the potatoes. Just pull back the leaves and there they are, nice and clean, and not sunburned. • Delay organic mulching to allow soil to warm deeply, but act before weeds become established. • Root crops must be thinned, no matter how ruthless this practice seems. Thin carrots, beets, parsnips, and onions so you can get three fingers between individual plants. • In the Piedmont, this is the time to set out cool weather vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce and onions. When the danger of frost has passed, transplant tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant. • When weather is wet or cold, allow about twice the germination time listed on the seed packet. If there is no sign of growth after this time, dig around a little to check for sprouted seeds. If you find no signs of life, the seed has probably rotted, and you will need to replant. Residents meet with VDOT By Carol Lucking Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Old Hollow residents are invited to attend an information gathering meeting with Virginia Department of Transportation Supervisor Bob Moore. The purpose of the meeting is to familiarize residents of all proposed work on the bridges and roads of that area. Construction on the first bridge at Apple Hill Bed and Breakfast is due to begin shortly. Members of the “Old Hollow Road Stewardship Program” which is a community-based group designed to act as a liaison between VDOT and the neighbors who live in Old Hollow, want residents to know they have a voice in the selection of guard rails and in future proposals that would involve making changes to the roads. An outgrowth of the “Roads Coalition” for Rappahannock County, this program hopes for other involved citizens to begin their own neighborhood “Road Stewardship Program”. “We plan to survey residents in Old Hollow, to gather opinions and create a map of our road system. Then we will mark areas of concern regarding safety, preservation and environmentally fragile areas,” says one resident involved in the program. “We hope to aid in developing better communication between VDOT and Rappahannock citizens. Our goal is to maintain the rural character of our roads.” The group has organized this meeting in hopes of drawing out as many residents as possible, so that a majority voice is heard. Mr. Moore will Sign-up continues for crop loss disaster program Farm Service Agency Administrator, Keith Kelly, announced that sign-up for assistance under the new Crop Loss Disaster Assistance Program will continue for one additional week though April 16, “Adding one final week to the sign-up will not affect the timing of payments under the program,” said Kelly. “We’re doing this because we had such a high volume of applications and because we made some changes recently broadening eligibility for the multiyear loss assistance portion of the program.” More than $2 billion was authorized by the Congress to reimburse farmers hit by natural disasters who suffered losses in 1998 or in at least three years from 1994 to 1998. Kelly urged interested farmers to contact their local USDA Service Center or Farm Service Agency local office. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political RAAC by-laws, officers approved At the February board meeting of The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, the amendments to the existing by-laws ^ were approved. , RAAC officers and board members encourage anyone interested in the arts to join RAAC. Membership information, and copies of the current by-laws, may be obtained through the RAAC web page (www.raac.org) or from Ellen Manson at 675-1349. The current RAAC officers are Ellen Manson, President; Doug Ginsburg, Vice President; Bill Young, Fiscal Vice President; Charlie Tompkins, Treasurer and Mary McCabe, Secretary. 123 VOTE beliefs, and martial or familial status. (Not all prohibited basis apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large, audio tape, etc.) should contact the USD A, Office of Communications at (202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD). present various options that exit and residents will have an opportunity for questions and discussion. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 22 at the Rappahannock Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information call 987-7204. Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Patricia Saltonstall to Jeffrey Kenneth MacNelly and wife, 50 acres, Wakefield District. $305,000. Irma L. Hensley to Steven Lee Hensley, one percent undi fw''' < - ^s^.' Ax^’T x Subscribe to the News. Call 675-3338. iAMiiiii&i Country Homes and Estates NEW LISTING: Raised Rambler with 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths, all on 5 acres with small shed. Flexible floor plan, possible in-law suite with separate entrance. Deck, paved driveway, significantly below tax assessment.$149,900 HISTORIC LOG & FRAME HOME: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Modernized & beautifully restored, c. 1800 3 bedroom home on Main St. of Sperry ville with 1/2 acre on the Thornton River. Potential for B&B, shop, home, etc. Several nice outbuildings for possible conversions.$165,000 GREAT GETAWAY: Cedar with stone chimneys. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room, large living room & similar recreation room. Great views from deck, porch & hot tub. Board fencing, outbuildings, nice privacy on manageable 3.7 acres (3.7 more available for $18,000). ...$179,500 43 ACRES: Bordering Town of Washington. Great views. 10 water taps on property. $260,000 38 ACRES: With western views of Blue Ridge Mountains. ..$118,700 20 ACRES: In Sperryville Gateway area, great investment. ...$95,000 10 ACRES: Fronts on the Rush River. . $66,000 Rick Kohler 937-6146 Real Estate ] Mitzie Young 675-3555 SB Amy Sloarte 967-8668 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Old Washington, Virginia aoi m iwi i, v u^u 675-1373 ...As A Leader in Home Construction We are Pleased To Offer You A CHOICE IN BUILDING... You Can Now Have FOREMOST Build You A MODULAR HOME or a “CUSTOM” PANELIZED HOME FOREMOST Buy Direct From a Major Builder & SAVE Do-It-Yourselfers & Builders, Please Bring Your Floor Plans And Allow Us To Help Design & Bid On Your Project At Foremost We Remain Focused In Providing You... * A Complete Catalog of Home Plans • Modular Homes * Panelized Home Packages That Include Engineered Floor Systems Wall Panels Roof Truss (s) Custom Cabinetry Mouldings Windows, Doors & More... 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Combo Real Estate Advertising Rates Available Call for Information 675-3338 . Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Park Boundary and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 Sperryville - 25x38 old frame church building on 0.53 acre lot, town sewer, state road frontage. $39,000. Owner will finance with $5,000 down to an approved buyer. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 jg(987-8146 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Haif a Century. FARLEY - A two-story Plantation home (circa 1792) surrounded by over 4,500 acres of protected farmland is a VA & Nat'l. registered historic landmark. The 10-room 6,000 sq. ft. home combines the charm of yesteryear with the comforts of today plus a delightful guesthouse and 103 picturesque acres make this a superb offering. $995,000 FLINT HILL - Ideal for full-time or weekend - 3 BR/2 BA frame 3 level home situated on a knoll affords privacy on its 5 mostly wooded acres. Amenities include FP, pine floors, cathedral ceilings, bay window, deck and circular driveway. $169,995 CASTLETON - Enjoy pastoral and distant Mt. views from the porches of this 1934 renovated frame Farmhouse with shade trees, numerous dogwoods, nice plantings and garden space on its 5 acres. Oak floors, glass doors, Thermopane windows and much more. $159,000 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 mh Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 CALL COLDWELL BANKER A LITTLE BIT OF HEAVEN RIGHT HERE ON EARTH 18th century log plantation cabin moved & totally restored at its present location near Slate Mills. All modem conveniences combined with the charm of yesteryear make this a truly unique property. Large pond & beautiful front porches. I RP#2500532 $335,000 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS at this rare find in Rappahannock Co. Original house was built c. 18/D w/later additions. Improved by beautiful brick & stone FPs. Handyman will find plenty to keep him occupied while turning this house into a showplace. Nice country lot of 1.32 acres in downtown Slate Mills. I RP#2529018 $89,900 50.9 ACRE PARCEL $175,000 One of the loveliest pieces in Rappahannock. Stream along one edge, rolling open land with other large farms surrounding this one! Wildlife everywhere! Only five minutes from Warrenton. RP#2640542 (540) 825-3300 Philip C Strange (540) 937-5858(H) 332 James Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA 22701 Bwfitow'i www.coldwellbanker.com ■ l Hu i i n M. Day, Rkai.tors (540) 675-3033 vncmlm/s 7+ acres of hardwoods & mountain laurel. Mountain viewsyu uni of private lane. f Horse Farm on 10+ acres. Large stable, Contemporary home. Large Brick Home with in-law apartment on 10 acres from town. 9 acres with trout stream & 1 bedroom cottage. Close tonajk| n Wooded town lot at edge of town. 2 BRs, 2 BAs, garage 37 acres with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge. Lc|H|j0^du31i bungalow. QQfttWww 3 BR Home with 19 acres & pool on Castleton Majm0flfkL_ C0t*t«**6* 3 BR, 1 BA Restored Cottage on 10 wooded acres. CON' ’re thinking of selling, now’s the time to call us.