Rappahannock News, April 21, 1999

.^04 s Family Newspaffilr'Since 1877 3 0 0 £ £' f'. A L: RICHMOND VA 23219-190122^t Year... No. 16 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Public meeting set for high 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. Organizational meeting slated The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance organizational meeting will be held Wednesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. 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. Happenings in Rappahannock • 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 County Board of Zoning Appeals to meet Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Agenda items include: New business, special use for Compton, Bledsoe and Burke family apartments. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Ready to fly 1 m r . Deak Deakins and his daughter Brynn, of Arlington and Rock Mills, last Saturday’s Earth Day Kite Fly held at Ben Venue Farms. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn ready their kite for soaring adventure during Fodderstack 1 OK race is just around the comer By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The 21st Annual Fodderstack 10KM Classic, organized by the Rappahannock Recreational Facilities Authority, will be held this Saturday April 24 beginning at 10 a.m. The race will start in front of the Flint Hill warehouse on U.S. 522 and travel along Fodderstack Road into Washington, ending at the courthouse. The deadline for pre-registration has passed. However, you can register on the morning of the race at the Flint Hill Fire Department from 8:30 until 9:30. There will also be shuttle bus service from Washington to Flint Hill. Buses leave at 8:45 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. Once again, the Inn at Little Washington will be the primary sponsor of the race. Merrill Strange is making the trophies for the winners as well as donating the Eva Smith Memorial Trophies for the first Rappahannock County residents, male and female, to finish the race. Strange, who has not missed a race, is a former Eva Smith Memorial winner. The weather has traditionally been favorable for the event. Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy mentioned that the Fodderstack 10K has experienced just one day of rain in the last 14 years. He also thinks that if we have good weather again this year that the course records, which have stood for a number of years, could be broken. The course record for men is 31:26, held by Steve Pinard. The women’s mark of 36:46 is held by Kim Belyea. The Virginia Savings Bank of Front Royal is donating a $300 cash prize for any runner who breaks the course record. If both the men’s and women’s records are broken, $150 will be awarded to each runner. As of April 16, 124 runners have registered for the event. There are 64 males and 60 females registered, and over half of the runners are 40 years of age and over. McCarthy noted that there are two age groups for runners between the ages of 50 and 59, due to the large number of runners entered that are in that age range. Until 1997, runners in this age group all competed together. But for the second year, trophies will be awarded to the top three men and women in the 50-54 category and the 55-59 group. In addition to Merrill, Philip Strange and his family of runners will also be in this year’s race. Lowell Owsley of Jeffersonton, who has also not missed a race, will be back this year. A number of top finishers from last year are returning. Mark Vann, who finished second, is the only overall winner currently entered in this year’s race. Past winners from many age groups are returning for the men, Scott Harry and Malcom Sonnet, who placed second and third respectively in the 12 and under, are back along with Alexander Strange, who finished third in the 13-18 group. No winners from the men’s 19-29 category have entered, but the older age groups have top competitors back. Stephen Schwartz and James Morsink placed second and third in the 30-34 age group. Jim Shaughnessy is the defending champion in the 35-39. James White finished third in the 40-44 group. He returns along with Stan Kelly, who took second place in the 45-49 category, and See RACE, Page A8 Rappahannock News File Photo THEY’RE OFF!: The runners take off from Flint Hill at the start of last year’s Fodderstack 10K race. J • **. -1 lown council bickers over budget by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer The draft budget for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 was presented to the Washington Town Council by Treasurer Elaine Viguerie at the April 14th meeting. Council member Charlie Thompkins expressed dissatisfaction, especially with a $9800 line item for a computer system and a $9900 contingency set aside for Y2K problems, and members Reinhardt Lynch and Steve Critzer appeared in agreement with Thompkins. Attending Washington residents Diane Bruce and Bill Tieckelmann echoed the sentiment, noting that the town’s water and sewer problems should be dealt with as a priority. Treasurer Viguerie was unyielding in her support for a new computer system, contending that the town has spent well in excess of what the new system will cost on maintenance of the existing computer system, and the old system is not Y2K compliant. She added that the prospective supplier (Manatron Systems of Kalamazoo, Michigan) would never charge any more for the system and it would be upgraded, as necessary, at no additional cost. Mrs. Viguerie also noted that Manatron charged a monthly fee of $135 for technical support. See COUNCIL, Page A7 Crime in the county Larceny of an automobile and vandalism to a sign on a public building in Washington were among the incidents investigated by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office over the past week. According to the report filed by the investigating officer, a brown 1975 Oldsmobile with Virginia registration YVG-4480 was stolen from a residence on Richmond Road in Castleton between 9:30 p.m. on April 15 and the early hours of April 16. Sheriff Larry Sherertz is asking that anyone with information regarding this theft contact the Sheriff’s Office at (540) 675-3331. Sign damaged The sign at the Rappahannock County Health Department was reported vandalized on the morning of April 15. The word “Klepto” was written on the sign. The incident is under investigation. Larceny reported Rappahannock County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a larceny on Church Lane in Sperryville on the evening of April 14. Details on the incident were not available at press time, but the Sheriff’s Office reports that they have a suspect. Driver apprehended Deputy Connie Compton stopped an automobile on Richmond Road after the driver crossed the center lane twice. The driver, Douglas Waters, 41, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license. Serious Accident A car overturned on U.S. 522 between Sperryville and Woodville on the afternoon of April 16. The driver, who was not identified by the authorities, was injured and ■ taken to a hospital. The person’s condition is not known as of press time.

Life’s a beech? This tree hopes so For me, the American beech is the most noble, elegant and beautiful of all North American trees. This tree proclaims grandeur at all seasons, even in winter when leaves, held on the tree from the previous summer, are of a delicate shade of pale brown. In the slanted light of cold, winter days — and especially when there is snow on the ground — they have rusty gold tints. New beech leaves appear late in the spring, testing my patience. They are worth the wait. These new leaves are now unfurling from the long — an inch or more — narrow, and sharp winter buds that have a gold-brown color. Who would have thought that so much perfection could be contained in so small a container? Leaves of the American beech, arranged alternately along the twig, are perfect in color, texture and symmetry. On first appearance they are of that shade I call “spring green,” a pale emerald with a hint of yellow. Thin, delicate and silky, new beech leaves have the feel of fine velvet. The Latin name of the beech, Fagus grandifolia describes the leaf of this fine tree. Grandifolia translates to “large-leaved.” I like to think the word “grand” also has the All Things Wild And 1 Wonderful John Trott contemporary meaning of a touch of splendor. The shape of a beech leaf (they range from 2 1/2 to 5 inches long) is what botanists call, ovate or obovate, meaning roughly egg shaped. Each has a long, gracefully tapering point. The symmetry is in the venation. From a prominent mid-vein that runs from the base to the tip, precisely straight side veins branch out toward the leaf’s edge. Each ends in a graceful sawlike tooth on the leaf’s margin. The bark of this tree is smooth, gray to silvery, and tight. Most mature beeches invite carving by those who want a kind of cheap immortality; a record of transient love. I have seen carvings in beeches that were incised 40 years ago. The tree, in attempting to correct the mutation, had made it a permanent record. In Washington County, Tenn., a beech with a diameter of 20 1/2 feet bore a carving by TFR REMINDERS! • Call/Send in final bag count & benefiting organization info. ASAP! 540-987-3366 Box 141, Washington, VA 22747 • Potluck Picnic & Awards Get-Together Sat., May 22nd at John Kiser's 4 p.m. • Trash Art Exhibit at Middle Street Gallery May 29th, 30th & 31st Call 675-3267 to enter. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: ilappahaimocfe Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.,.$21. Elsewhere in the U.S.$27. Name Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: llappahamtoch Nrtu^s P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Ibis form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: I_I 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. one Daniel Boone: D Boone cilled a Bar on Tree in Year 1760 The inscription was clearly visible in 1880. When the tree fell in 1916, at an estimated age of 365 years, the carving was evident though the wording was partially obscured. Still, carving should be discouraged no matter how fervent is the love of the carver. Incising allows entrance by spores of fungi that can do great harm to the tree. Airlie Foundation in Warrenton has magnificent beeches, worthy of a special visit. These ancient trees are near the main building and easy to find. They must be at least 300 years old. On the grounds of the 400acre Madeira School in McLean stood a beech that, at four feet, split into two massive trunks. I often stood in the emerald shade of that tree to wonder at its grandeur and age, which I guessed to be at least 300 years. Surely, I thought, the nowextinct Passenger Pigeon paused during massive migrations to rest in this tree.. The pigeons also consumed beech nuts which made up an important part of their diet. When great stands of virgin beeches that stretched for uninterrupted miles were felled, the Passenger Pigeon started down the sad road to extinction. It had been the most numerous bird in the pre-European settlement North America. On a hot August afternoon, a violent thunderstorm raged over the Madeira campus. Lightening flashed and the beech was struck. One of the two main trunks fell. The remaining tree was removed at ground level. I counted 350 annual rings. It was a sapling when the first settlers arrived in northern Virginia. In his classic “A Natural ■ History of the Trees,” Donald Culross Peattie wrote of the American Beech, . . taken in all seasons and judged by all that makes a tree noble — strength combined with grace, balance, longevity, hardiness, health — the beech is all that we want a tree to be.” That says it all. I have nothing to add. Panther Pause: RCPS briefs BY JAN MAKE LA Public School Volunteer Coordinator • About sixty soloists and small ensembles from area schools, including Rappahannock County Public Schools, took part in a Band Contest at James Wood Middle School in Winchester on Saturday, April 17. ^ Musicians were from the A QP elementary, middle and — high school levels. Information on contest results will be reported soon. • Our first TRI-County Band -Warren, Rappahannock and Fauquier counties will take place on May 7 and 8 at Liberty High School in Bealeton culminating in a free concert on Saturday, May 8 at 4 p.m. Over a hundred students will play in this combined band made up of the best in three counties, don’t miss this one. • Band concerts for the elementary middle, and high school have been set in June this year, June 1 for RCES and ROMS, and June 3 for RCHS. Both will begin at 7 p.m. • A program book will again be print spite of their tremendous responsibilities. • The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will hold its public hearing on the School Budget at 7 p.m. in the RCHS Auditorium. It is crucial that many residents attend and offer input into this important process. • The next RCES PTO meeting will be on April 29 at 3:30 p. in the RCES Library. On the agenda for this meeting are plans for the May 20 PTO Open House, an update on the Spring Beanie Baby Raffle, Mand an update on the a progress of the new playground. • On May 6, fourth graders at RCES will be taking the SOL History test which involves Virginia History. Please mark your calendars and be certain that your children get a good night’s sleep the night before and that they have a good breakfast prior to leaving for school. These things make such a difference in the children’s attitudes during testing. • Fourth grader Josh Makela repre ed this year for the high school concert with ad space available for community businesses, congratulatory greetings for students from their parents, and ads for students looking for summer jobs, ads to sell used musical instruments, and ads from local entrepreneurs. Call Lynne Fournier, Band Teacher, at the high school 987-8575 or John Wiese, Band Booster President, to place an ad. • Many Rappahannock County Public School students, teachers and board members will be participating in one way or another in the 21st Annual Fodderstack 10K Classic on April 24 at 10 a.m. Plan to attend and cheer on your favorites. • Please remember the Volunteer Recognition event to be held on Thursday, April 22 at 3;45 p.m. at RCES. If you have reached out in any way to help the public schools, please come and enjoy the celebration. • Friday, April 23 is National Secretaries Day. Take a moment to say thanks to all of these people at RCES, RCHS, and the School Board Office. It is amazing that they are always gracious and conscientious in sented Rappahannock bounty rublic Schools at the Central Virginia Regional Spelling Bee in Richmond on Sunday, April 11. In addition to his parents, he was accompanied by his teacher, Ms. Amy Saxton, RCES Assistant Principal, Mr. Richard Smith and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Hackley. He was very grateful for this wonderful opportunity. • Teachers throughout the schools are working tirelessly to prepare their students for the upcoming SOL (Standards ofLeaming) tests. Many students know the material, but are not familiar with standardized testing formats. Third grade teacher, Mrs. Holly Propst, is one of many who have been reviewing test-taking skills with their children to help relieve some of their students’ anxieties during testing. • The first phase of the RCES Playground “rejuvenation” will take place Friday, April 21 with additional equipment planned for phases two and three, if you have questions, or would like to be part of the process, please call Ms. Shannon Swain, Playground Chair, at 987-8259. Wakefield Country Day School news BY CONNIE LALONDE Admissions Coordinator • Wakefield Country Day School students of all levels will be participating in the 'Spring 1999 Mt. Rushmore Contest”. The topic of this NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE KINDLY TAKE NOTICE that on May 12, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall on Gay Street, in Washington, Virginia, the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia, will hold a public hearing for the purpose of considering the adoption of the 1999 Bank Tax Ordinance to be effective July 1, 1999. Copies of the proposed Bank Tax Ordinance are available for inspection at the Office of John McCarthy, Town Zoning Administrator Gay Street, at the Town Hall, and at the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office during normal business hours. All are invited to attend this public hearing and make their views known. John C. Bennett Attorney for the Town of Washington, Virginia year’s writing contest will be “If they could speak today, what might they say?” Good luck, everyone! • Students in Mrs. Running’s second grade Math class have been busy learning about “ lines of symmetry” using different art designs. • On Friday, April 16 many of our prep school students took the National Medusa Mythology exam sponsored by the Maryland Junior Classical League. We will receive the Breeden's Plant House Flower and Vegetable Bedding Plants 89€/6 pack • House plants • Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Herbs • Primrose • Azaleas • Rhododendrons • Pink & White Dogwoods • Redbuds, (540) 923-4381 Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 S for 12 miles turn left on 642, go 1.5 miles. 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 1599 $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 2055 $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 results in a couple weeks. • Mother’s Day is coming and so is the WCDS Plant Sale! Starting Friday, April 30 and running through Friday, May 7, the annual plant sale will open at WCDS. We will have a good selection of annuals and perennials, including but not limited to: geraniums, impatients, marigolds, herbs, azaleas, hostas, etc. There will be a good selection of moderately priced items for the children to purchase. • Grade 3 students have a lot going on these days. Id Math class, they are learning how to double-line graph the growth of bean seedlings. In Science, they experimented with making lemonade crystals for solution and micro; scope study and in History, they are finishing up their Middle Ages Book. • Key Club members are continuing their work with the “ Trash Free Rappahannock" campaign. On Thursday, March 25 they cleaned a section of the Lee-Jackson Highway, collecting 11 bags of litter over a two-mile stretch west of Massie’s Corner. Special thanks go to Mrs. Barbara Sherwood who arranged the event and Anna Hickson who acted as liaison.. • Reminder to all alumnt teachers, parents, friends and neighbors: This is the Iasi chance to sign up for the annual WCDS “Silver Bucket” bas^ ketball game. If interested, call Mr. Bill Castellan at the school 635-8555. Everyone is welcome to come out and cheer on the teams and see who will win the bucket!! • Girls Soccer News: On Tuesday, April 13, our team travelled to Quantico for a disappointing, but hotly contested loss 5-2, during which Mandee Judd scored our two goals. They also went to Randolph Macon Academy on Thursday, April 15 and played a great game, unfortunately that ended in a loss. • Lacrosse News: On Monday, April 12, the Lacrosse team played a game at Highland against the combination of two teams, Highland School and Wakefield School in the Plains. The game was a heart-breaker. Our boys were up 4-2 until the last five minutes of the game, when we gave up three straight goals and lost 5-4. However disappointing the game may have been, the team took pride in their vast improvement from last year. They may have lost the Monday game, but we’re happy to report that on Thursday, April 15 they won 6-4 against Notre Dame Academy. Congratulations, guys!

Group meets to discuss approach By TODD FORTUNE R.appahannock News Staff Writer A meeting was held on April 15 at the Rappahannock Public Library to develop a Healthy Families initiative for Rappahannock County. Mary Pat Hoadley, District Administrator from the State Health Department, presided over the meeting. Linda Holstead from Healthy Families Virginia addressed the group. Present were representatives from the Health Department, Social Services, the Headwaters program, Rappahannock County Public Schools, the Literacy Center, RappahannockRapidan Early Intervention Council, and the Division of Child Support Enforcement. Also in attendance was Sheriff Larry Sherertz. According to Ms. Holstead, Healthy Families “is an approach. It is not a program.” A number of cities and counties in Virginia, as well as nationwide, provide similar programs. Healthy Families America is based on a program that was started in Hawaii a number of years ago. Healthy Families seeks to provide education and support services to first-time families. Parents would receive support in such areas as parentchild interaction, a child’s access to health care, and school readiness. The aim of the Healthy Families initiative is to prevent poor childhood outcomes before they start. Staff workers would visit parents before birth, and continue providing services after birth for the child’s first three-to-five years. The focus would be on overburdened parents, who are at greater risk for poor parenting outcomes. Some factors that may point to an over-burdened family are financial difficulties, isolation, and no access to phones or transportation. Holstead observed, “people tend to focus on the fact that one of the things that’s missing when you analyze community services is the idea of providing intensive home visiting for people who are over-burdened.” The goal of the staff worker is to determine what problems exist within the household and then help them, either through in-home education or by finding outside resources for the parent(s). This project would not be run by a single agency. Rather, it would be a collaboration between Social Services, the school system, the medical community, and other sectors. Sheriff Sherertz commented that all community resources and services be kept in one place. The library was mentioned as a possible location for resource materials. A main concern for this program is coming up with creative ways to reach out to families. Sherertz echoed this concern, using the Shop With a Deputy Program sponsored by the Sheriff’s Office as an example. The Sheriff’s program involves deputies taking less fortunate families to K-mart in Warrenton to purchase Christmas presents. Sherertz said that some families did not participate because of pride. Ms. Holstead and Ms. Hoadley responded that creative outreach has proven highly successful in attracting families to the program. They also feel that the cost of a Healthy Families initiative, approximately $3,000 per family in the first year and $2,700 per family per year afterwards, is small in comparison to the alternatives. Placing children in foster homes, a young adult facing a life in jail, and child abuse cases - all results of poor parenting or childhood outcomes - can cost tens and hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. The group has two immediate tasks before moving ahead. The first task is to gather data for a community profile to help them determine what specific services are needed in the county. Secondly, they would need to develop a resource guide of community services. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Library. Special events slated at bookshop The Old Sperryville Bookshop will sponsor two events this weekend, featuring Madison County author and journalist Greg Glassner and Rappahannock County poet Carla Theodore. Mr. Glassner, who is managing editor of the Madison Eagle weekly newspaper, will discuss and sign two of his books on Friday evening, April 23 at 7:30. His most recent book is Culpeper People: Men and Women Who Made History in the First 250 Years of Culpeper County: The book focuses on 12 people, or groups of people, who contributed to different periods of the county’s development. The people range from George Washington, who . was the county’s first surveyor, to Ruby Beck, an AfricanAmerican woman who became one of the county’s best-known businesswomen. The author also will discuss Adopted Son: The Life, Wit and Wisdom of William Wirt, 1722-1832. This 170page biography examines the life of William Wirt, who was a Culpeper and Madison county lawyer and friend of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe, and who became a noted author, orator, Constitutional lawyer and presidential candidate. On Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m., Carla Theodore of Woodville will read selections from her poetry. She has been widely published in various OPEN 8 AM - 7 PM everyday except Tuesday Come check out our light breakfast fare- bagels, pastries, granola w/ yogurt & fruit salad. 1 PINNER SPECIALS | Wed.-Lemon Chicken w/rice pilaf Th.-Rappahannock Cassoulet Fri.-Chicken or Vegetarian Pot Pies Sat.-London Broil w/Potato & Veggies In Sperryville next to Faith Mountain Store 540-987-9733 ABSOLUTE AUCTION Saturday, April 24,1999 ■] 10:00 A.M. Rain or Shine James R. “Shorty” Meadows Farm Rt. 651, Approx. 1/2 mile SE of Remmington, VA DIRECTIONS: Go to Remington, VA cross railroad tracks, right on Rt 651,1/2 mile to auction on right. 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REESE < i mit it n \t ( itost i k *<i<>t>n.ti I.'II' S \l \l\ SI < i i ri ri k. \ t jmi 540-X25-2NIMI TERMS: Cash Lunch Served journals of poetry and for five years administered the Nethers Retreat for Poets and Classical Musicians in Woodville. Ms. Theodore has served as poet-in-the-schools in Rappahannock County and in Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Rappahannock musician, Warren Phinney will provide musical eludes during the poetry program. Both programs are free and open to the public. Old Sperryville Bookshop is located at 44 Main Street, across from the post office, in the historic village of Sperryville. For more information call 987-8444. 50 tons of trash removed By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer As the capstone to this year’s Trash Free Rappahannock campaign, Dickie Gallihugh’s “unofficial secondary Rappahannock landfill” on Route 231 was cleaned out and officially closed. More than 30 truck loads — estimated at 50 tons — of tires, old appliances and furniture, lumber, scrap metal and unidentifiable rubbish was removed by a dozen volunteers and loaders, dump trucks and crews provided by VDOT. Led by John McCarthy, Peter Luke, Hunt Harris and Barney O’Meara, the team of volunteers cleaned trash out of the brush while the loaders removed the piles of rubbish from the yard and the old road bed that parallels Route 231. The rubbish had accumulated at least over the 31 years that Gallihugh has lived on the property. It is believed that most of the refuse was dropped off there by residents who wished to avoid the trip to the “official” landfilj. “I really wanted them to be come,” Gallihugh said, in reference to the clean-up crew. “I’m gonna level it up and plant grass, and keep it clean.” Neighbor Peter Luke did not wait for Gallihugh to act. After the rubbish had been removed, Luke finishgraded and seeded the property with his own equipment. “As soon as we identify the location of the telephone cable, we’ll drill and set Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs Dickie Gallihugh’s as cleanup commences. Cleanup complete! posts, and put up a chain to keep dumpers out,” said 1 McCarthy. j That will help Gallihugh ceep his promise to keep the >roperty clean. Amissville citizens group to meet All citizens of Jackson District in Rappahannock are invited to attend a meeting of the Amissville Citizens Group on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the Amissville Baptist Church Social Hall. This pro-active group was formed to help neighbors get to know one another better and help keep citizens informed of issues important to our village. On the agenda for the upcoming meeting is the election of officers. Nominations will be accepted on the floor. RECYCLE 4>£^t^ G°at Hill Farm Nursery — oX NOW OPEN! 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Rappahannock News The Men and Women in Our Armed Forces at a . FREE CONCERT performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band 1 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! ~| 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 13, I 1999 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Please Mail Tickets To: I • I | Limit four tickets per request. Requests for tickets are on a first come, first serve basis. | I Tickets will be issued according to available space. Please include a self-addressed, I I stamped envelope with your request. I I_I Thank you, and see you at the performance! Sponsored by: Rappahannock News Blue Moon’s grand opening By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer The new Blue Moon’s grand opening last Saturday night was more than a success. Classic rock covers by The Mystery Band provided a foreground for dancing, chatting and smiles, and nearly 150 happy faces passed into the newly renovated club off U.S. 211 west of Sperryville. George Rosenbaum and his crew — his wife Justine, Chaz, Chris, Donalea, Ronnie, Tom, Celeste, Sara and Jason— proved hospitable and capable, ably handling one of the largest crowds that the Blue Moon has ever seen. Chaz Green was back on track in the kitchen, preparing appetizers, entrees, sandwiches and desserts from a menu as revamped as the club itself. New floors, ceiling, stage, bathrooms, lighting, sound booth and sound system give the new tSlue Moon a more comrortable feel and, definitely, a vastly improved sound. In just one month’s time, the old Moon was stripped down, cleaned up, enlarged revamped, and improved in all respects. The new Moon is a restaurant and club tha1 locals and visitors can feel comfortable in and enjoy, and George’s emphasis on showcasing music talent by providing an environment ir which they can be properly heard and seer should prove a benefit to the county. The Blue Moon will attract music lovers from all over the region who can enjoy the county’s beauty during the day and the club’s music at night. That’s entertainment George has set up the club to showcase local and national acts, and on this first “new Blue Moon weekend,” he delivered. Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs BLUE MOON REOPENS: The Mystery Band plays to a full house. Thursday night was opening night, and a moderate crowd wined and dined and enjoyed open mike performances. Friday’s introduction of the acoustic/folk music featured Lorraine Duisit and Tom Espinola. Fridays: The Mando Mafia will appear on April 23, and Steve Smith’s eclectic acoustic will be there on April 30. Dave Van Ronk, the man who inspired Bob Dylan, will appear on May 22, and local legend Raul Reisler will play on May 28. Saturdays: Rock nights will feature The Blues Fuze on April 24; Stick ‘Em Up on May 1; The OK’s on May 8; Psycho Billy at the end of May, and New York’s up-and-coming Pinchbeck Wheel in the early summer. The transformation of The Blue Moon is impressive, and George attributes the success to the help he received from his crew and from the community. Proposed organization will benefit county In a move designed to add another spoke to the wheel of protection, a group of Rappahannock residents is formulated a plan to establish the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). In what should be viewed as good news for county farmers, environmentalists, tourism-related business owners — and those of us who Allergy & Asthma Specialists of Greater Washington r i Cheryl Rosenblatt, MD & Jyothi Gadde, MD 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: 703'648-0030 cherish the county’s beauty and character — preliminary plans call for an organization whose objective will be the identification and protection of sensitive and vulnerable county lands. The proposed RCCA will be a nonprofit, community-based organization, and will seek to fulfill its objectives through public education and economic incentives. Activities would include the establishment of a land trust, which would encourage voluntary conservation easements and to acquire development rights from local landowners. As stated therein, “We, the people of Rappahannock, declare it to be a ‘scenic county’. . . . One in which preservation of the natural and historio beauty and cultural values of the countryside shall be respected as being of foremost' importance. . . . These are the1 cornerstones upon which all of Rappahannock County land use planning shall stand.” On April 28, the group’s objectives and organization will be further developed at an open meeting at the Washington Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. _® CrossLink ■M.. 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'k *• Rappahannock News Staff PhotoATodd Fortune JV SOFTBALL: From left to right; Sitting - Kelly Atkins, Amy Clinedinst; Kneeling - Allyson Dodson, Alicia James, Nicole McNeely, Eva Mills, Robyn Pivarnik; Standing - Jessica Nawrocki, Staphanie Marlor, Amanda Weakley, Amber Welch, Kate Powell, Coach Rhonda Jenkins Not pictured are Rachel Sharp and Manager Ashliegh Burke. r J.V. softball splits double header By RHONDA JENKINS Coach The J.V. Lady Panthers hosted the Clarke County Eagles on Saturday, April 17. Clarke won the first game 10-2 and Rappahannock took the second game 6-5. The Panthers didn’t swing the bat well in the first game. They only had four hits while Clarke had nine. Robyn Pivamik, Rachel Sharp, Amber Welch and Kate Powell each had hits for Rappahannock. The Panthers settled down in the second game, scoring the first four runs. Kelly Atkins was on the mound for the Panthers. She pitched a very solid game, striking out seven, walking seven, and giving up only six hits. Rappahannock also had a better time at thS plate, belting out ten hits. Those contributing at the plate were Allyson Dodson with a single, triple, and three RBIs, Rachel Sharp with two singles, and Kelly Atkins with two singles^ Robyn Pivamik, Amber Welch, Kate Powell and Eva Mills also singled for Rappahannock. The Lady Panthers host the Brentsville Tigers on Friday, April 23, at 5 p.m. Boys varsity baseball team struggles By DONN HACKNEY Coach The Panther baseball team hosted Clarke County for a double header on Saturday April 17, losing both games 60 and 13-6. In the first game, Panthers ace Ervin Phillips held Clarke to five hits. But the defense committed three errors, allowing five runs to score late in the game. Girls soccer team dismantles Central, remains undefeated By TODD FORTUNE ( Rappahannock News , Staff Writer The Rappahannock High j girls Soccer team improved to 5-0 with a 3-1 win over the ( Central High Falcons on April ( 13 at Rappahannock High , School. { The Panthers kept the ball < on the Central side of the field * most of the afternoon, creating numerous scoring chances. I Rebecca Metcalf opened the j storing in the opening min- t utes, deflecting a rebound from a Panther corner kick j into the net. s Midway through the half, ( Jenny Waters scored off a 1 crossing pass inside the penalty box to put Rappahannock i ahead 2-0. Late in the half, 1 Metcalf got a shot over the 1 Central goalkeeper into the omer of the net to give the Anthers a 3-0 lead at the •reak. The Falcons did create some iffense on a few occasions, but he number of quality chances vere limited by the Panther lefense. Rappahannock Goalkeeper Alice Gentry made i number of saves. The Panthers dodged a •ullet in the second half when i shot got past Gentry and hit he crossbar, but didn’t go in. The Falcons managed a late roal when Kara MacDonald ent a weak shot toward Gentry, who mishandled the •all as it trickled into the net. The Panthers are off until tpril 23, when they travel to Irentsville to take on the tgers. Rapp 1 U-12 loses to Madison team : By GLENDA GUM • Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The sun may have been shining on Saturday April 17, hut it was a gloomy day for the y-12 Rapp 1 soccer team coached by George Sonnet and his assistants, Melissa Rodden and Bob Lucking. Rapp 1 traveled to Madison to play the U-12 Mad 1 team on the field at Madison Primary. Mad 1 took an early lead and never allowed Rapp 1 to gather momentum to come back. The aggressive Mad players appeared to be everywhere at once, holding the Rapp 1 defense at bay. The final score was 4-1 in favor of Madison. 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-EappaJjannocfe jHetoS— 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 Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations Our View Gun play Allowing gun hunting of foxes could destroy a viable regional industry Once again, changes in current law are being considered in Richmond for areas of Northern Virginia that make no sense, and ignore regional differences. But this time, we’re not talking about land use issues or the placement of communication towers on VDOT right-of-ways. What is now under consideration is a proposal by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries that would allow gun-hunting of foxes in the eleven Virginia counties - ihcluding Rappahannock - where mounted foxhunting has been a part of the local culture since Colonial days. An additional change in the regulations would rescind the closure on trapping foxes in Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, and Rappahannock counties. Motivation for these changes seems to arise from a concern that the fox population has grown too large, and that foxes are now feeding on the game bird population, and otherwise becoming a nuisance. While this might seem logical at face value, there is no hard proof to back this up. In fact, raccoons, opossums and flying predators like hawks and owls — that are protected by law — take a much larger toll on the sporting bird population than foxes, who feed mainly on mice, rabbits, and other small mammals. And current regulations protecting foxes have not been a burden on landowners. All along, it has been legal to shoot or trap foxes on private property. In the ecological sense, the perceived “problem” of foxes versus game birds is a bit more complicated. Residential development and the lack of providing coverts and fence lines for the bird population have resulted in fewer game birds as well. Not foxes. At this point, no one can say what effect the proposed changes in the gun-hunting and trapping laws will have on region. But many fear that the economic consequences on a special industry built on foxhunting — from animal feed and farriers, to hunt club races, to B&Bs and tourism would be dire, and irreversible. The state game department board will meet on May 6 to adopt final regulations, and they have designated an individual to serve as the central point of public contact on this issue. Please write to: Phillip Smith Political Analyst and Regulation Coordinator Department of Game and Inland Fisheries 4010 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, or e-mail at dgifweb@dgif.state.va.us Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Summer Alexander (#17) makes a defensive play in the Panthers’ 3-1 home win over Central. In the background, Alice Gentry defends the Panther goal. Letters Excellent issue of News The purpose of my letter is not to condemn, but rather to compliment the Rappahannock News for what I feel was an excellent issue of our county newspaper. I am referring to the Wednesday, April 14 issue. What was so special about this issue? Personally I liked the happenings in Rappahannock, the stories written by Gerald Ochs (Chris Bird running for supervisor) and Todd Fortune (Bank sponsors seminar on Y2K) and the report from the sheriff’s office and all of this was all on the front page. Then on page A3 I felt that the story written by Todd Fortune in reference to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department needing new volunteers was not only very well written, but the picture and the firemen’s hat presented the story visually so that it would be read by those that normally only scan the captions and pictures. Also on page A3 I felt that the advertisements were nicely done and arranged as was the story about the Williams fundraiser dinner event slated and the county building report, which I hope to read on a regular basis. For space purposes I will close by saying that page A6 and page B1 was also a particular favorite of mine. Keep up the good work! Ellen Pullen Washington Another good job by our volunteer workers Once again, our community volunteer fire departments and emergency crews deserve a standing ovation for their speedy response time, professional manner and diligent work this past Friday when a gravel truck fell into the Thornton River in Old Hollow. A special thanks to Paul Harris and Steve Schadler for their conscientious attention to immediately containing and catching the oil and hydraulic fluids that were leaking into the river. John Wright from the DEQ and the environmental specialists hired by the truck’s owner agreed that the damage to the river was nearly negligible. The crew from Rosson and Troilo deserve to be acknowledged for their expertise at safely hauling out the truck without incident, just four hours after the accident. Both Dieter Kneupfer and John McCarthy were on hand to assure that proper procedures were being followed. And by 5 p.m. the environmental specialists packed up and took away the hazardous waste. All in all, it was a commendable team effort. Many issues came to light for those of us who spent the day following the process. Some of them included increasing development, safe bridges for heavy equipment and emergency vehicles, dangers to water quality, responsibility to our neighbors downstream and hazardous waste in private dumpsters near waterways. As most accidents do, this one taught us some lessons, left us with much to be thankful for and gave us food for thought. Carol Lucking Sperryville Organization thanks volunteers Members of the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department would like to thank the volunteers that helped with the Easter breakfast on Saturday, April 3. A special thank you to my mom who drove from Pennsylvania to help the department. Also to my husband David and son Jeremy. Thank you also to Linda Dwyer, Mrs. Charlotte Nichols, Connie Harris, Michelle Dodson, Chris Keyser and Melissa Kindell for a job well done. I would also like to thank the Country Cafe, Rare Finds, K-Mart of Front Royal and Faith Mountain for your donations to the Easter egg hunt. And a very special thank you to the community who attended the breakfast and continue to support the organization. Thora Pullen Chairperson Fund Raising Committee Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, April 24, 1969 Beth O’Bannon of Woodville was named Miss Rappahannock at the beauty pageant held Friday night. She receives her tiara from the previous title-holder Darlene Woodward of Castleton, who has to tiptoe to reach the reigning brunette who is five-nine. First runner up was Carter Moffett and in third placed was Janet Hackley. Queen Beth was awarded a cash prize of $100 and then received an additional $150 scholarship aid to education. She is a senior at Rappahannock County High School and will enter the College of William and Mary in the fall. The senior class of Rappahannock County High School will present a play, “Hip Hippie Hooray” at the school on Wednesday night, May 7 with curtain time set for 8 p.m. Admission is $1.50 for adults and $1 for students. Miss Sue Many of Sperryville has accepted a position with the Culpeper National Bank and began her duties there Monday. She was formerly employed in the office of the Rappahannock County Health Department. Hillsdale Drive-In Theatre near Washington will open for the season on Friday , May 2. Films will be shown Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through the summer, according to proprietor Mrs. Bertha Armel. The Antarctica Service Medal, one of the rarest of U. S. service awards, is received by Army Chief Warrant Officer Philip L. Thornton III, whose parents live in Sperryville. 25 Years Ago Thursday, April 18, 1974 Classroom space and a larger teaching staff for the local high school over the next five years, and instituting kindergarten in the school system, were two of the problems which face the Rappahannock County School Board. These items were on the April 9 agenda. It’s apple blossom time, the delicate pink and white blossoms enhance the scenery in Rappahannock. There’ll be a small, new artists’ colony in Rappahannock next month, as Joy Turner Luke teaches a twoweek “workshop in color” at her stu dio, high above the F.T. Valley Road that winds down to Madison. Luther Campbell of Washington bagged a 19 pound, 12 ounce wild turkey Tuesday. He donned his camouflage coveralls and hat and took to the field early to take the gobbler at about 8:30 a.m. Panorama Realty was advertising 31 wooded acres high on Jobbers Mountain in Sperryville for $44,950, and a new three bedroom home on almost one acre fronting on a hard surface road in Scrabble for $35,000. 10 Years Ago Thursday, April 20, 1989 “It was a perfect day for the runners,” said a jubilant Frank Reynolds, after capturing his ninth Eva L. Smith memorial in the 11th running of the Fodderstack 10K Road Race last Saturday. Although the downpour held off until almost everyone had finished Saturday morning, a persistent drizzle and cool temperatures kept all but the hardiest competitors indoors and Saturday’s race had the lowest turnout, 182 starters, in recent years. A new local band of Rappahannock musicians will appear at the Washington fire hall April 22. The “Crazy Eights,” will give a benefit dance for RAAC starting at 8 p.m., tickets are $7.50, on sale at the door. Leading the Panthers to victory last week, pitcher Amy Noakes’ control has been one of the keys to the team’s 3-3 record so far this season. Behind her is first baseman Sherron Boddie, who is also having a good spring in her first year with the Panthers. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The Rappahannock Clerk’s Office has received a face lift since this photograph was taken in 1935. Pictured in the old clerk’s office left to right were Jack Dabney, a lawyer, Frank Moffett, Commonwealth Attorney, Ruth Stevens, Deputy Clerk, James Settle, Clerk and Jim Lillard, Sheriff.

Garden sale Saturday BY KATHERINE BULL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Great gardens galore - is what the Trinity Church Garden Guild has in store for each of you. Not only are we underway with the building of the future Middle Street Memorial Garden, for the pleasure and delight of the whole village, but with our second annual “Great Spring Garden Sale”, we offer you the opportunity to create the same beauty in your garden. The sale will take place on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. under the big tent opposite the church and should cover almost any garden need and desire. From woodland glades to sunny slopes, we can provide just what you are looking for. We are offering a dazzling array of rhododendrons, evergreen and deciduous azaleas, Japanese maples, Virginia native plants, rare trees and shrubs, hanging baskets of ivies and annuals, herbs, conifers, and perennials of all sorts. And for those of you who can’t wait to see progress in your gardens, there will be fresh spring produce: asparagus, wild mushrooms, strawberries, and much more. Fresh goat cheeses, smoked summer sausages, glorious Virginia Goudas, Virginia smoked trout and salmon. We are not neglecting the structural aspects of gardening, either. There will be a book sale and signing on the design and construction of garden structures and furniture, and, as a final decorative fillip, garden sculptures, and cachepots designed just for our sale. Do plan to participate in this wonderful spring event. We need your help to turn the unsightly Middle Street “yard” into a beautiful garden for all of us. And just think of the benefits to your own gardens! So invite all your friends and acquaintances and come buy and beautify! Rappahannock students place in TSA Regional Fair A number of students from Rappahannock High School participated in the Technology Student Association (TSA) Regional Fair held March 19 at Grace Metz Middle School in Manassas. Several students did well, placing in various categories. Level 1 students made a strong showing. In Prepared Speech, Jeremy Graves took first place. Second place went to Kerry Grigsby, and Derrick Hiserman finished third. In Flight Challenge, Grigsby placed first and Eric Norman finished third. Graves placed second and Joe Peregory placed third in Invention/Innovation. Andrew Burke placed second in Communication Challenge. Burke, Hiserman, and Shawn Brown all placed second in Lego Systems Control Technology. Level 2 students also did well. In Manufacturing Prototype, Tommy Baldwin won first place. Jonathon Clatterbuck finished second, and Justin Purgason took third place. Adam Rogers placed third in Endurance Flight Challenge, while Frank Paratore finished second in Engineering Graphic Analysis. Ian Blubaugh took first place in Extemporaneous Speaking and was elected President of the Northern Region. These students will now go on to the state tournament. Council From Page A1 The budget battle forced a continuation of the meeting to April 20. In a successful effort to attenuate the budget argument, council member Lynch suggested polling to determine the budget priorities of each member. The majority of the council specified water and/or sewer issues as the most critical. All agreed that these were important, but Mayor Stewart Willis emphasized the importance too of the “niceties” that ensure the strength of the tourist trade, and Treasurer Viguerie stressed the value of those expenditures that kept the town running properly and in good physical and aesthetic order. The balance of the discussions was directed toward reviewing the budget on a line by line basis and, as a result, the draft budget was accepted with a few notable changes. The budgeted computer expenditure was retained in total—a majority of the council said that they would not vote to spend the nearly $12,000 budgeted (system, training and support costs), but would not object to carrying the line items until an appropriate replacement system was identified. The $9900 allocated for Y2K emergencies was removed and redirected to water and sewer reserves and to accommodate smaller changes to the draft budget. At the conclusion of budget discussions, Mayor Willis noted that this year’s Town of Washington budget was $155,800, compared to last year’s $175,800-the reduction accounted for by reduced funds directed to capital reserves. In other activities conducted during the April 14 portion of the session, County Administrator John McCarthy reported on approvals on the proposed Clabert Smoot subdivision, and the council similarly provided its approval contingent upon VDOT and the Courts OK of town boundary’ changes. Mayor Willis discussed reallocation of carryover funds from last year. He proposed spending $300 for trees to screen the new shed built by the county (and to be used, as well, by the town), $800 for landscaping at the courthouse, $400 for file cabinets, and $2100 for new benches. The council approved expenditures for all but the benches. John Byam reported on town kiosk progress, noting that it is nearing completion and that they are looking for a suitable site possibilities are between the post office and Willis’ place, the comer by the Episcopal Church, or in the corner of Eileen Day’s parking lot. Councilman Thompkins discussed Fourth of July planning progress, noting that the crafts fair will commence at noon in lieu of 10 a.m. in deference to the Sabbath, and he presented and received approval for a resolution indemnifying landowners Students receive awards Two students from Rappahannock High School won certificates of academic excellence from the RadioShack /Tandy Scholars program. The program, funded by Tandy Corporation/Radio Shack and implemented by Texas Christian University, recognizes excellence in the areas of math, science, and computer science. Braden Thomas Wolfe and Emily Grace Sims, both seniors at the high school, were recognized for finishing in the top two percent of their class in grades nine through 11. Wolfe NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN AMENDMENT TO AN APPLICATION FOR A GENERAL INCREASE IN RATES BY COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, INC CASE NO, PUE980287 On May 15,1998, Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. ("Columbia" or "Company") filed an application with the State Corporation Commission ("Commission") for a general increase in rates and to revise its tariff. On March 29,1999, Columbia filed a motion to amend its application to revise its firm rates to recover most non-gas costs of service as fixed monthly charges, rather than as a function of volumetric throughput. For a great majority of its residential and small general service customers, implementation of the proposed amended rate design will result in reduced bills during the heating season, but will produce increased bills during the remainder of the year. While the total revenue requirement that may be approved is limited to the amount of additional revenue requested in the Company's initial application, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that rates and charges approved by the Commission may be either higher or lower than those proposed in the Company's initial application. The Commission has suspended the Company's proposed rates and has scheduled a public hearing on June 9,1999, before a Hearing Examiner in the Commission's second floor courtroom, located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, to hear evidence relevant to the Company's application. On or after April 16,1999, a copy of Columbia's amended application and supporting documentation will be available for public inspection during regular business hours at all Columbia offices where customer bills may be paid, and from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center, First Floor, Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Any person desiring to comment in writing on Columbia's application and/or its amendments may do so by directing such comments on or before April 30,1999, to the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218. Those written comments must refer to Case No. PUE980287. Any person desiring to make a statement at the public hearing concerning Columbia's application need only appear in the Commission's second floor courtroom at 9:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing and identify himself or herself as a public witness to the Commission's Bailiff. On or before April 30,1999, persons desiring to participate as Protestants, as defined in Rule 4:6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure ("Rule" or "Rules"), and who have not yet done so shall file an original and fifteen(15) copies of a Notice of Protest, as provided in Rule 5:16(a), with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth below and shall serve a copy of the same upon Columbia and all other parties of record. Service upon the Company shall be directed to its counsel, Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe, Esquire, McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe LLP, One James Center, 901 E. Cary Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Any person who expects to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses, or otherwise participate in the proceedings as a Protestant pursuant to Rule 4:6, shall file on or before April 30,1999, an original and fifteen(15) copies of Protest conforming to Rule 5:16(b) with the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218, referring to Case No. PUE980287, and shall simultaneously send a copy thereof to Columbia's counsel at the address listed above and to any other Protestant. The Protest shall set forth (i) a precise statement of interest of the Protestant in the proceeding,-(ii) a full and clear statement of the facts which tire Protestants is prepared to prove by competent evidence; and (iii) a statement of the specific relief sought and the legal basis therefor. Any corporate entity or other entity described in Rule 4:8 that wishes to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses or otherwise participate as a Protestant must be represented by legal counsel in accordance with the requirements of Rule 4:8. On or before April 30,1999, each Protestant shall file with the Clerk of the Commission an original and fifteen(15) copies of the prepared testimony and exhibits (or of supplemental testimony and exhibits, if prepared testimony and exhibits have previously been filed) the Protestant intends to present at the June 9,1999, public hearing and shall simultaneously mail a copy of same to Columbia's counsel at tire address listed above and to other Protestants. Protestant should review the Commission's June 10,1998. Order Suspending Rates and Setting Hearing for instructions regarding discovery and interrogatories. All written communications to tire Commission concerning the Company's application should be • directed to Joel H. Peck, Cleric of tire State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, • po. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218, and should refer to Case No. PUE980287. ' Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in tire hearing may contact tire Commission at 1-800-552-7945 (voice) or 1-804-371-9026 (TDD). Individuals requesting accommodation should contact the Commission at either of these numbers at least seven (7) days before the scheduled hearing date. COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, INC. also won an award for Outstanding Math/Science /Computer Science Student. The RadioShack/Tandy Scholars program is in its tenth year. This year, 42,000 students will be recognized across the country. whose property would be used for Fourth of July events. Vice Mayor Critzer discussed the recent diagnosis of water system problems, noting that it was determined that one filter has failed. He said that a quotation of $12,000 was received for replacement of both filters, but that the amount can be reduced by more than half by replacing only .one of the filters. More definitive information will be received shortly, and a report will be made at the next meeting. Critzer also provided information on a generator recently purchased for $8,000 at auction, and to be used for water pump power back-up. In discussions on Y2K emergency funding at last night’s continuation session, Critzer described the town's Y2K contingency evaluation and the conclusion reached that back-up water pump power would be the critical element. This generator will support that contingency plan. The Council discussed water use and billing policies, and approved a motion by Steve Critzer to stop charging • monthly mimmums ($12) to ! those residents who have not | exercised tap rights. Mayor Willis reviewed the i Town Hall use policy that spfifc- ! ifies acceptable uses, hours of | operation and fees for the use of 1 the facility. The town charges i fees of $10 per hour to govern- ! ment agencies or nonprofit 1 groups, and $50 plus the $10 j per hour to individuals or prof- i it making concerns. The Town ! Hall will seat a maximum of JO and can be used for receptions, ; catered dinners, speaking engagements, and other simi- ! lar activities. ; The Council approved the 1 1999 Bank Franchise Tax ! Ordinance that imposes “a tax of 80 percent of the state rate | of taxation of each $100.00 of ; the net capital of any such ! bank located in the Town of ! Washington.” | The next meeting is schedr-1 uled for May 12, 1999. Perma Treat (^) PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! 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Trash Free Rappahannock ’99 wishes to thank many people who helped make this year's campaign - for a cleaner county, to begin to change some habits and to build neighborly roadside comraderie - happen! Cleanup Funders Anonymous Appetite Repair Shop Ned Bittinger Doug Baumgardner Law Offices Conyers House Inn Eileen Day Realty Linda Dietel Douglas Ginsburg Jamie & Mary Jamieson Beverly Jones John Kiser ■■ Rick Kohler Toni Massie Cliff Miller Moose Hill Farm John Sawhill Peter Seligman The von Eichels Martin & Cheri Woodard Cleanup Supporters Diana Bird Mary Bittinger Baumgardner Law Offices Francis Burns & Warrenton PepsiCola Bottling Brooke Fletcher Steve Kenny Laurie Marshall Jeff MacNelly John McCarthy Faith Mountain Fire & Rescue Services of Sperryville, Chester Gap, Flint Hill Rae Ross Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Government Stessi Cattrell VDOT (Bob Moore, Ennis Jenkins and staff) Distribution Sites Baldwin's Store Ben Venue Store Burke's Store The Corner Store Dennis' Store Flint Hill Store F.T. Valley Grocery Hillsdale Grocery Laurel Mills Store Mayhugh's Store Mountainside Market Old Sperryville Bookstore Ragged Mountain Resource Center Rappahannock Bank Rappahannock County Library Settle's Garage & Grocery William's Store The Core Organizing Committee . (which deserves special thanks for their concern, energy and time) Hunt Harris John Kiser Jeff Light Barney O'Meara Buck Payne To the many community participants, a great big thanks as well and a reminder to get final bag count reports in ASAP for final verification. Cards may be sent to Box 141 • Washington, VA 22747. s. Dump truck goes off bridge By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer A dump truck full of gravel went off a bridge on Arrowhead Lane, Just off of Old Hollow Road near Sperryville, shortly after 10:30 a.m. on April 16. The driver escaped without injury. Fire companies from Amissville and Washington responded to the accident. According to eyewitnesses and Washington Fire Chief Roger Roach, the truck was too wide for the bridge. The truck was delivering the gravel to a private residence on Arrowhead Lane. Roach speculated that the driver didn’t angle the truck properly, causing it to fall off the bridge and end up on its side in the north fork of the Thornton River. The truck was in the river for approximately four hours before being removed. Many gallons of antifreeze, hydraulic fluid, and diesel fuel spilled into the river. The firefighters put out boons, absorbent pads, and absorbent fluff down river to .a-. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune STUCK: This gravel truck was in the Thornton River for four hours after falling off a private bridge Friday morning. contain the spill. Roach said that these measures combine to contain about 90 percent of the spill. Once the spill was contained, they had to contain any leaks from the truck. This is not the first time Peace oj Mind... ...in Classic Style. 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So does Mervyn Jeffries, who looks to improve on last year’s second place finish in the 60 and older category. The women also have a number of winners back this year. Beth Yowell finished third in the 13-18 and is looking to win the Eva Smith Memorial Trophy. She can expect stiff competition from Susannah McNear, who won the trophy as well as the 19-29 category last year. Second place winner Jessica Goldstein and third place finisher Sara Greenwood are back to challenge McNear in the 19-29 age group. The top three finishers from the 40-44 category are all back. Kay Cross, Veronica Goff, and Marta Segarra will again challenge each other for the title in that group. Judy Allen and Rose Popovich placed second and third in the 45-49 age group, and will be back in this year’s event. Margaret West and Nancy Secrist, second and third place finishers in the 55-59 category will again compete against one-another. All three winners from the 60 and over are back for the women. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 April 21, 1999 Citizen of the Week Nina Shepardson Home: Flint Hill Occupation: Clerk, Washington Post Office Accomplishments: Ms. Shepardson has worked at the Post Office for 12 years, where she always gives people a friendly greeting. She likes to decorate eggs as Christmas ornaments (last year, she gave 40 away). A bird enthusiast, Ms. Shepardson has caged birds at home. She also likes to feed birds. Weekend Picks Annual fundraiser 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 information. Garden sale set The Trinity Church Garden Guild in Washington is sponsoring its second annual “Great Spring Garden Sale” on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, under the big tent opposite the church. Proceeds will benefit a stunning new garden on the Middle Street side of the church, opposite The Inn at Little Washington. Tomas Fernandez will display recent examples of garden sculpture, Scott McBride will sell and sign his just-out book Landscaping with Wood, and Merrill Strange will offer cachepots made especially for the sale. Come buy and beautify. Pageant scheduled 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 contestant must be a resident of Rappahannock County. This year the categories will include the following: Miss Rappahannock, Junior Miss, Little Miss, Wee Miss, Tiny Tot, Little Mr. Rappahannock, Sisters, Mother/Daughter and Grandmother/Granddaughter. For more information contact Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354 or Harriet Kindall at 987-1211. Events slated at Old Sperryville Bookshop The Old Sperryville Bookshop will sponsor two events this weekend, featuring Madison County author and journalist Greg Glassner and Rappahannock County poet Carla Theodore. Mr. Glassner, who is managing editor of the Madison Eagle weekly newspaper, will discuss and sign two of his books on Friday evening, April 23 at 7:30. On Sunday, April 25 at 3 p.m., Carla Theodore of Woodville will read selections from her poetry. Both programs are free and open td the public. For more information call 987-8444. More than just a yoga instructor Ivan Ussach brings new talent to Rappahannock County BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Ivan Ussach has come to Rappahannock to heal himself and others with Sivananda Yoga. He is a certified instructor, having studied yoga training in California, Canada and New York. Sivananda was Ussach’s first exposure to yoga. He was introduced to it when he visited the Sivananda Center in New York. The Sivananda Yoga Organization is based on the teachings of an Indian with the same name who lived for the first half of this century in northern India. Ussach explains the Sivananda approach: “Sivananda is a wellrespected gentle approach, gradual, patient and non-competitive. Stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques are employed to achieve a calm, centered, balanced, energized state of being where the emotional, spiritual and physical are all working together. The benefits are unlimited depending on how much the individual puts into it.” Ussach spent most of his life developing his analytical skills, ignoring the physical and spiritual. Ussach was born in Flatbush, N.Y. He lived in Bay Ridge for a time and attended high school in Amityville, Long Island. For those of you who remember The Amityville Horror, Ussach was living there when it happened. Ussach attended Columbia University Graduate School studying Environmental Science. He knew he wanted to do something in the live sciences. Ussach got an internship with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. Ussach recalls the intentions of the Department, “to control water treatment, air pollution, and sludge disposal. Billions of dollars were com ing in to the water treatment centers when I first started. The water released from the plant had to be of a certain quality. I got to work on a lot of good projects.” “That job was reality. People like to knock the Government, but it’s their job to get the job done.” After the internship, Ussach went to work for the NYC Transit Authority as a Director for a new environmental safety division. Ussach remembers, “I spent four years scrawling through miles of subway tracks, inspecting bus depots and train repair yards, mostly looking for toxic chemical and hazardous waste problems.” “ I found old beat-up barrels and 50 gallon drums. We didn’t even know what was in them, highly toxic paint solvents, thinners and degreasers mostly. We analyzed what was on the site and developed a program as to what had to be done with them.” In 1986, Ussach attended a conference on the plight of tropical rain forests. This topic was just beginning to attract a lot of attention. Ussach recalls his reaction to the rain forest dilemma, “I had a feeling like I had been kicked in the head. I had to do something about it. My motivating force: the loss of the rain forests and the species diversity was a loss for the planet that was unacceptable and potentially fatal to life on planet earth, life in any form that I would want to be associated with.” So he and five other individuals created what is now known as the NY Rain Forest Alliance. The Alliance became a phenomenal success. In 1993, Ussach created The Smart Wood Program, which inspected the way in which trees were being harvested all over the world. Ussach made the program successful and then it was time to move on. Around this time, Ussach became Ivan Ussach interested in yoga, “I felt that I really needed it. I had been looking out into the world, and I needed to be looking in. Yoga helped me to do that.” Ussach was first introduced to Rappahannock by Hunt Harris, a local environmental activist and tennis pro. He fell in love with the area, “Every cell in my body said, I have to live here.” He met Sharon Nicholson who organized yoga classes at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. And then Ussach began teaching yoga here. Ussach also teaches reiki, which he explains as, “a very gentle form of energetic healing work. The practitioner helps the client challenge the life force energy and direct it to where its needed.” Ussach confesses, “ I love teaching, I love the effect it has on me. I think of it as a gift. It energizes me and makes me feel good. I know that what I’m doing is a good and healing and wonderful thing and I like to share it.” Ussach currently teaches in Culpeper, Middleburg, Rappahannock, and Warrenton. Registration is required. Call 987-8872, or e-mail ivanu@igc.org. His mailing address is 17 Little Eldon, Woodville, Va. 22749. Balalaikas bring Russian music to Theatre The Washington Balalaika Society’s 40-member Russian Folk Orchestra returns to The Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m. with a concert of Russian and Ukrainian folk music and song. ■since their last visit to the Theatre in Little Washington almost five years ago, the orchestra was selected to play at Carnegie Hall for the 850th anniversary of the founding of Moscow. They have performed at the Kennedy Center with the Paul Hill Chorale, at Constitution Hall, and at many other locales. Ensemble groups from the orchestra have given concerts at the Russian Embassy and the bmithsoman Institution. The orchestra is directed by Maxwell McCullough, past president of the Balalaika and Domra Association of America. He and other orchestra members have taken courses of study in Russia and Ukraine, giving their rendi tions of the classic melodies a high degree of authenticity. Leonid Shulman will be the guest conductor at the Theatre on April 24. Soloists include Peter Trofimenko, balalaika, Evgenia Tochenaya, guitar, Vladimir Rozenblat, baritone, and Anya Titova, soprano. Russia s most beloved folk mstruments, the balalaika and domra, origijlm nated in humble surroundings about A 750 years ago. ^B They were adapted from instru^B ments brought to ancient Rus from lllW China by the Mongol hordes of f|§y Ghengis and Batu Khan. Originally instruments of the peasant class, they were played by street musicians and, ^ later, by court entertainers or “skomorokhi.” They were used to accompany ditties that often satirized both tsar and church, a repertoire that several times caused the instruments to be banned by those institutions. Though roughly made, the instruments became a part of the fabric of Russian village musical tradition. In the late 19th century a young Russian nobleman and musician, V.V. Andreyev, adapted these crude stringed instruments in such a way that they could be played on the concert stage, and thus began the tradition that became the Russian folk orchestra. Today, most cities of any size in Russia have orchestras of up to 100 members playing balalaikas, domras, bayans (Russian accordions), winds, and native percussion instruments. During the ‘teens and ‘twenties of this century, many Russian immigrants came to the United States, bringing with them their instruments, and began to form Russian folk orchestras here. Most of the instruments played by the Washington Balalaika Society were made in Russia. The costumes worn by orchestra members were developed after painstaking research into authentic Russian traditional costuming. Tickets for the performance at the Theatre at Washington, Va., on Saturday, April 24 at 8 p.m. are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door (if available). Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. Early reservations are recommended. Phone (540) 675-1253 or send e-mail to Theatre VA@aol. com. * Photo courtesy of William Barkley WEEKEND PERFORMANCE: The Washington Balalaika Society will perform at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on April 24 at 8 p.m.

Church | Flint Hill Baptist Church Guest Speaker: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 25 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. 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. Sunday: Wednesday: Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 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. Appreciation Day planned An appreciation day honoring Carl Brooks will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Saturday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Different choir groups will be singing. The event is sponsored by Voices of Inspiration and Choirs of Macedonia. All are welcome. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 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 Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunilay: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Youth & Adult 10 a.m. Morning prayer 10 a.m. Mid-week Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Ground Breaking I Drawing courtesy of Washington Baptist Church Ceremony will be held at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, April 25 at the conclusion of the morning worship service. Being constructed is a new Fellowship Hall/Educational Building. The Fellowship Hall will be capable of seating 125 persons and be able to be divided by partitions into six Sunday School classes. Also included in this new addition wifi be a large kitchen, two new handicap accessible bathrooms, a church office and a pastor’s study. Along with the building itself, there will be a handicap ramp built for easier entrance into the church sanctuary and a foyer to the side entrance of the older part of the church. The public is invited to this event and may come by the church anytime to see a model of the project or the architectural drawings. Contact Rev. Phillip W. Bailey, pastor of the church, at 675-3336 for further information. Annual banquet well attended The Flint Hill firemen held their annual banquet at the fire hall on Saturday evening and it was well attended. A good time was enjoyed by all. Tony and Leigh Gomez and children, Emily and Michael of Virginia Beach spent Saturday night and Sunday with the latter’s grandmother, Mrs. Christine Vest. Susan Scott of Bethesda, Md. spent the weekend with crranHmntlior Mro Barbara Gentry. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Gentry were Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson of Staunton. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service every Sunday at 8;45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Miss Elizabeth Welch spent Sunday afternoon with Caroline Massie at her home on Route 729. Ernie and Thelma Crane spent the weekend with their son, Mike Crane and family at Bowie, Md. 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. Services are held on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. Our condolences to the family of Aubrey Lillard who passed away on Thursday. Funeral services were held on Sunday at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Michael Vest of Virginia Beach spent Wednesday overnight with his mother, Mrs. Christine Vest. Elizabeth Welch and Joanne Welch joined the women of the Washington Baptist Church for breakfast at the Country Cafe. Betty Klise had surgery on April 6 at Fauquier Hospital and is recuperating nicely. Dottie Cummings of Suffolk spent a week in the Klise-Cummings home. Barbara Mandell of Portsmouth also spent some time with Betty during her recovery. They have both returned to their respective homes. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Congratulations to Heidi Eastham for once again providing the community with the annual Kite Festival at Ben Venue Farm, which was held on Saturday, April 17. What a gorgeous day for kite making and flying. Flint Hitt By POLLY AYLOR '>87-813* Recycle Keep our county clean! Ladies walk for benefit Ms. Karen Hemby, Ms. Karen Husketh, Ms. Courtney Stark and Ms. Kim McKiernan walked the MS marathon in Reston on Saturday. They walked 12 miles and raised over $1,000 in honor of Ms. McKiernan’s mother, Mrs. Ruth Korobo, who has MS. Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 25. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Cecil Buracker, Ms. Jean Stonebufger and Sammy, all of Luray, Mrs. Ethel Jenkins, Connie and Randy of Aroda, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin. The Blue Moon Cafe has reopened under new ownership. For hours call 987-3162, The community is encouraged to support new businesses. 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. For additional informatioii call Debbie Fantaci at 9873354 or Harriet Kindall at 987-1211. 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. Guests will enjoy two fun-filled days of “good old fashioned” games, arts, and crafts, live bluegrass music, doggers, hayrides, horseback rides, fishing, farm animals and delicious home-cooked meals. Admission and parking are free. For information call 540-923-4231. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 SSSSSiSSSl. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 “By Hook or by Crook” "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4. The psalmist David knew of the value of the shepherd. The life of the shepherd belonged to his sheep. If they wandered off blindly, his eyes were always open. If they lost their footing and stumbled on rocky ground, he rescued them with the crook of his staff. He cared for the sheep and the lambs. One way or the other, he saw to it that his flock was safe. The shepherd knew they depended upon his knowledge and skill. Truly, the Lord is our Shepherd, for He knows we are not aware of the pitfalls and the rocky paths that we may blindly wander onto each day. We need only have the faith of the lowly sheep and God will give us peace of mind. Become one of God's fold as you worship with His flock at your local church or synagogue. He will 'watch over" you. Sunday Romans 15:1 13 Monday Tuesday Wadnatday Thursday Friday Saturday Colossians Colossians Colossians Colossians Isaiah Isaiah 1:1-23 1:24-2:5 2:6-23 3:1-17 25:1-12 35:1-10 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 1999 KeaterYrtliams Newspaper Services. P. O. Box 8005. Charlottesville. 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S. Breeden selected to attend four week session in Richmond If ever there was someone who would be excused for breaking their arm while patting themselves on the back, it would have to be Amissville’s own Samantha Breeden. This remarkable young singer won first place in the Rappahannock County Bland Contest and on March 20 received second .place honors in the District Bland Contest at Warrenton Middle School. Samantha auditioned in February for Governor’s School with approximately 400 other vocalists. Thirty were chosen statewide to attend the four week school in July at the University of Richmond which includes several classes and private voice instruction. Last week, Samantha learned she is one of the 30 talented individuals who was selected. Congratulations, Samantha, and “break a leg”! Happy anniversary wishes are extended to Frank and Anne McWhirt who celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 17. They were joined by family and friends from Fredericksburg, Newport News and California. May God bless you both with many more years together. Happy birthday wishes go out to Charlotte Mills who will celebrate another year on April 19. We wish a speedy recovery to Ikea Lacey who recently had surgery on her leg. Your friends and teachers miss you! Tickets are available until May 13 for the Beanie Baby raffle fund raiser sponsored by the Rappahannock County Elementary School’s PTO. First prize will consist of 14 beanie bears, second prize will be three bears with two other beanies, and five mixed beanies will make up the third prize. Cost for tickets are $1 each, six fr or 25 for $20. For more information please contact Rappahannock Elementary School. Contestants are being sought for the Amissville AmissvW# By GLENDA GUM Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s Queen, ages 14-20; Junior Miss, ages 8-13 and Little Miss, 3-7 for this year’s carnival which will run from June 23 through June 26. The winner will be determined by who sells the most tickets for the drawing on June 26 for a first prize of $1,000; second prize $500; third and fourth prizes of $50 each and fifth and sixth prizes of $25 each! You do not have to be present to win. To register and receive tickets, please contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218. Come out to the annual United Methodist Women’s yard sale on Saturday, May 1 from 9 a.m. until 2p.m. The ladies will be offering bargains on a variety of household items, white elephant treasures, clothing, and delicious baked goods. While you are browsing, you can enjoy a scrumptious luncheon. If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times, these ladies know how to cook! Hope to see you there. Later that afternoon, 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, please 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 condition and appliances must work. This is a lot of fun for a good cause! Please drop your news in the box at Hackley’s Store no later than noon on Sundays. School lunch menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, April 26: Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, April 27: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, April 28: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, April 29: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, April 30: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, April 26: Cheese pizza, sugar cookie, choose two: succotash, choice of fruit. Tuesday, April 27: Hot dog on bun, choose two: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans. Wednesday, April 28: Chicken nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, choose two: buttered limas, steamed broccoli, chilled fruit. Thursday, April 29: Cheeseburger on bun, choose two: french fries, California blend, pixie pie. Friday, April 30: Taco’s/cheese, lettuce, tomato, choose two: potatoes rounds, choice of fruit, bread sticks. RCHS Monday, April 26: Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas, chilled fruit, hot biscuit/butter or hamburger on bun, wedge fries and fruit. Tuesday, April 27: Grilled ham and cheese, french fries, chilled fruit, homemade cookie or deli roast beef on bun, french fries. Wednesday, April 28: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy, mashed potato, green beans, chilled fruit or chicken nuggets with bread sticks. Thursday, April 29: Lasagna, garden salad, buttered corn, garlic bread or chicken pattie on bun, french fries. Friday, April 30: Taco’s, potato rounds, hot apple cobbler with cool whip or cheese pizza, fruit. School closing information Below is an established and advertised list of radio and television stations that announce Rappahannock County school closing information. The school system also uses a voice mail system that can be accessed by calling 987-9316. Call Letters Area Station WFQX Shenandoah WINC/WAPP Strasburg WFTR Front Royal WCVA Culpeper WRAA Luray WYSK/WFLS Fredericksburg WHSV-TV 3 Harrisonburg WKCW Warrenton WPRZ Warrenton WJLA-TV WAshington. D.C. WRC-TV 4 Washington, D.C. 99.3 FM 105.5FM/1400 AM 1450 AM/95.3 FM 1490 AM/103 FM 1330 AM 1350 AM/93.3 FM Channel 3 1420 AM 1250 AM Channel 7 Channel 4 Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. Nelson Nethers celebrates 85th Nelson Nethers celebrated his 85th birthday on Saturday, April 17. Mr. Nethers’ threQ daughters, Bernice Coates of Brightwood, Joan Bolyard of Keyser, W.Va. and Joyce Bolyard of Englewood, Fla. treated him and Mrs. Nethers to a surprise family reunion. Nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren travelled from California, Ohio, Wisconsin, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland for a three day celebration at the Nethers’ home, as well as the birthday dinner at the Coates’ family home in Brightwood. The weekend was filled with love, laughter and excitement in honor of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great Nelson Npthers grandfather. May God continue to bless him. Viewtown highlights Mrs. James Stringfellow is home after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital. She is doing fine. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Barnes on the birth of their daughter bom April 6. George Dodson of Rixeyville was a Wednesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Becky Frazier was a Saturday guest of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Miss Carolyn Dodson of Manassas was a guest Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Nichole Frazier celebrat ed her birthday on April 16. Happy belated wishes. Whitney Frazier will celebrate her birthday on April 25 and we wish her the very best for the coming year. Painting the still life in watercolor workshop Master watercolorist, Edith Arbaugh will conduct a three-day watercolor workshop on May 14-16 at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio located in Slate Mills, between Sperryville and Culpeper. The workshop will focus on teaching a \oosp>**ti!(tSm painterly approach td watercolor. Students will leqxn look for abstract shapes, contrasts, emotions tir lor and de str all level beginner lent of style ^rill be IfFi^wprks^flpys for rs ;o professional This is a very special oppor| tunity to study and leai from this exceptional artist. Arbaugh is a graduate of Greenbrier College and the University of Virginia and has taught classes and workshops for the past 34 years. She maintains a studio and is an active member and exhibitor in the McGuffy Art Center located in Charlottesville. She has an exceptional mind and eye for dramatic compositions that are filled with surprise and energy, and her use and application of color and color washes are innovative and cfl$>laMlnng. sS^-'~||^'s:>1ier paintings hang in collections around the world. \ Shimmer^pg Meadows Farm Studio ip a fine arts teaching center specializing in bringing the best in fine rt classes and Workshops to he area. In addition to its ly held workps, Shimmering Meadows Studio also hosts many SHtfemational painting trips as well. Students will paint from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost for the workshop is $165 and beverages will be provided. Interested parties may contact Carol Vogel at 547-4385 to register or for additional information. Autobiography workshop set to begin on June 13 A five session course on writing and understanding your life story is being offered this summer by Julie Portman, Obie award winning playwright, teacher and performing artist, at her home in Washington. The workshop meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays beginning on June 13 and ending on Aug. 1. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. No prior writing experience is necessary. “The course will help you to see and take advantage of the themes that run through your life,” says Portman. “By working with autobiography and memoir in a supportive community of people who work together over two months, you will be able to gather your life experiences under your feet and continue walking forward with greater clarity, courage and joy. Autobiography is not so much about the past but about how the past informs and prepares you for the future. Both experienced and beginning writers enjoy the same sense of discovery in these sessions. The inspiration of hearing other people’s stories and sharing your own stories at each session reinforces each person’s individual style and voice. These repeated opportunities to share stories and get supportive feedback certainly stimulate each person’s ability to remember and imagine. When the workshop ends, participants can expect to complete their First Chapter.” Julie Portman is the author of three plays based on the lives of members of her family. She is currently writing a new play under a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Participants register for all five sessions held on June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25 and Aug. 1. The cost is $375 for five all day sessions. For information or to register, please call or write to Julie Portman at Ki Theatre: P. O. Box 203, Washington, Va. 22747; 987-3164; email:ki.theatre@box.com. Upcoming Events “Elizabeth ” to be shown “Elizabeth”, the lavish film about the Virgin Queen’s ascension and early days as a monarch, will be shown at 8 p.m., April 30 at The Theatre in Washington. It will replace “Life is Beautiful”, which will be shown on May 28. Torgeson in concert RAAC is pleased to present pianist/composer, Mark Torgeson in concert on Saturday, May 1 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington. A resident of Rappahannock, Mark is celebrating the release of his third album. His style is classical and impressionistic with elements of jazz and world ethnic music. Blending these diverse elements, he creates an expression that is unique, personal and captivating. Tickets are $10. Call 675-3193 to reserve. 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. I Youth quilting class to begin There will be a youth beginning quilting class at the Rappahannock Extension Office after school Monday, May 24 and June 7. Ellen Manson of the Yam and More Shop located in Washington has graciously offered this wonderful opportunity. There may be a small cost for this once in a lifetime, fun workshop. This workshop is sponsored by 4H. If you are interested please call the Extension Office at 675-3619 to register. Play scheduled for June New Hope Deliverance Ministry under the direction of Minister Doris Fletcher will present a play, “What Time Is It!” in June. For more information, location and exact dates call Minister Fletcher at 675-1434. Hatha Yoga classes to begin Hatha Yoga classes will again be offered at Moose Hill Farms near Slate Mills, in two six-week sessions beginning April 26 and April 28. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. Morning sessions will be held Mondays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and evening sessions on Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Classes combine stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises to tone the nerves, muscles, glands, ligaments and joints. The results include reduced stress and increased flexibility and strength, simultaneously calming and energizing the mind and body. To register or for more information contact Ivan Ussach, certified instructor at 987-8872. Call early, as space is limited. 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 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 additional information. Saturday, May land Sunday, May 2: “Rappahannock Flotilla” River Clean-up and Float Trips. Enjoy the beauty of the upper Rappahannock River waterways while helping to keep them clean! Contact: Dave Duncan at 675-1983 or dduncan@shentel.net for information on times, water level, etc. Saturday, May 8: “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Second Saturday Hike Series to upper Raappahannock River tributaries in the Shenandoah National Park. Destination: Robinson River of Rapidan River sub-watershed along White Oak Canyon and Cedar Run Trail loop. Bring food for self and layered clothing according to the weather of the day. Note: $5 SNP trail fee or annual pass required on this hike. Meet at Mountainside Market, 987-9100 between 8-8:30 a.m. and return mid-to-late afternoon. Contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Saturday, May 22: Trash Free Rappahannock ‘99 Picnic Pot-Luck and Awards Event. 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. 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 and the Community. Tickets available at the door, $6 for adults.

Jamiesons attend poetry reading at the Birds’ home Mr. and Mrs. James Jamieson recently attended a gathering of the Poetry Reading Society at the home of Lee and Diana Bird on Fodderstack Road. The dinner was fabulous and the discussion on various poets enlighting. Poems of outstanding moderate poets were read. Among those in attendance were John and Lee Trott, Ruth Richards and Dr. William and Mitzie Young. Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Nellie Wharton Utz who passed away on Friday, April 16. Mrs. Utz grew up in the Wharton Hollow in the Rock Mills vicinity. After marrying N.T. Utz, she moved to Madison where they made their home for over 40 years. Sunday Richard and Rena Burke went to the Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton for an evening of spiritual music and word. Special gospel singing and music were provided by the New Hope Baptist Church members and their visiting guest, Ethel Davidson. Rev. Carl Menefee was the speaker. One young man opened his heart to Christ. Friday night, Tim and Debbie Norman and Corey went to the Charles Town Horse Races. On Saturday they shopped in Warrenton and had lunch at the Country Cookin Restaurant. Mrs. Audra Crawford’s Sunday evening visitors were Curtis and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill. Emory and Frances Conners and Tim and Louise Bondelid were among those attending a dinner party Friday evening at the new home of Bill and Jean Gibbs in Culpeper. Taylor Light attended a birthday party for Natalie Tupper on Sunday. Richard and Rena Burke visited with Mrs. Katy Wayland at the Culpeper REHAB Center on Thursday. Mrs. Wayland is doing great with her therapy after knee surgery. Buy any item in the store at our everyday low price and get any second item of equal or lesser value for HALF PRICE! This weekend only! Flexible Credit Options! Heilig-Meyers Furniture love this store! 619 Frost Avenue • Warrenton Town Centre (NEXT TO FOOD LION) / fow this store,/ (540) 341 -4346 'Percent savings are oft our everyday low prices. Offer excludes prior purchases and cannot be combined with other offers. Excludes bedding, electronics and appliances We reserve the right to limit quantities 'OHeilig-Meyers Company. 1999 Rodney Vest and his brothers, Mike and Grady Vest and several friends went on a fishing trip over the weekend to Cedar Springs Sportsman Lodge. The trip was quite enjoyable and a lot of fish were caught. Visitors during the week of Dan and Bessie Norman were Ken and Fran Norman, Will; Wade and' Wyatt of Washington, Steve and Teresa Norman and Vicki Elam of Front Royal and Samuel I " 1 Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Alexander. On Thursday, Bessie Norman lunched with her sisters and niece, Kitty Bayne, Hazel Veltoven and Mary Lou Burke at the Golden Corral in Culpeper. Monday overnight guest of Michele Burke was her mother, Debbie Suche of Culpeper. Kinsey and Flossie Wharton’s Sunday dinner guests were K.M. and Debbie Wharton of Amissville, Calvin and Nancy Atkins of Sperryville and Ronald and Judy Atkins of Washington. Merle Daczewitz hosted a slumber party Thursday night for her house guest, Gracie Alexander. Friday dinner guests of the Daczewitz family were John and Betty Schultz of Peyton Farms Estates and Lyle Alexander. On Saturday, their visitors were Mr. and Mrs. John Dodson of Points, W.Va. Those visiting June Clark this week in Luray were Sally Keyser, Misty Hitt, Ed and Katherine Marcy, Loring and Doris Kemp, Shirley Settle, Margie Kenny, Betty Lamb, Odell and Kathleen Adams, Wilson and Jean Burke, Billy and Nina Fox, Marlene Hall, Marshall and Geneva Burke, Joe Baldwin, Peggy Bauchman, Richard and Rena Burke, Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Dickie and Peggy Way land, Mark Kemp, Rev. Alphesus Atkins, Marci Demi, Tim and Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert. Mrs. Clark’s address is: MontVue Nursing Home, 30 MontVue Drive, Room 119-A, Luray, Va. 22835. Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Continue the prayers, cards and visits. The Woodville Baptist Church had a great turn out for its cleanup day on Saturday, April .17; The new professional playground equipment was delivered to the church and will be installed later this week, along with the basketball hoop. The Woodville Community Organization was busy this weekend sprucing up the Woodville new town signs with flowers. Also the road ways were mowed. Although Trash Free Rappahannock is officially over, residents are still encouraged to continue the, effort. Orange bags are located at Burke’s Store in Woodville. The Rappahannock Lions Club auction will be held May 15 at the Washington fire hall. Woodville Lions are gathering items for the auction. If you have items you would like to donate for this effort, please contact Henry B. Wood for pickup at 987-3301 or any other Lion. Woodville needs team members to participate in the Rappahannock Relay for Life, which raises money for thef American Cancer Society/ Team members are needed as soon as possible. If interested call Teresa Light at 987-9523. i Special thanks is extended to the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office for spending time in, Woodville and enforcing our new speed limit. Please comfe back often. rrayers tor adequate transportation to be provided for attending the “Acquire the Fire Youth Conference” at the! Baltimore Arena April 30 and May 1 have been answered. God has provided a 46 passen- ; ger luxury motor coach, fully/ paid for. We currently have! over 40 people signed up to, attend and still have room for a few more. If interested in! attending please contact Jeff; or Teresa Light at 987-9523! for further details. 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Obituaries Virginia Heflin Born in Sperryville Virginia E. Heflin, 75, of Linden died Tuesday, April 13 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at Maddox Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Williams officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. Mrs. Heflin was bom Aug. 20, 1923 in Sperryville, a daughter of Charles and Eunice Clater Atkins. She was married to the late Reginald H. Dawson and Giles Heflin. Surviving are two sons, Wayne Heflin of Charles Town, W.Va. and Reginald Dawson Jr. of Stanley; one daughter, Donna Heflin of Linden; one sister, Lucy Strother of Front Royal and one brother, Ned Atkins of Linden. Pallbearers were Jim Heflin, Randy Franken, Junior Rector and Kenny Wymer. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winches er, Va. 22601. Aubrey Lillard Flint Hill resident Aubrey Leo Lillard, 82, of Flint Hill died Thursday, April 15 in the Warrenton Overlook Care Center in Warrenton. Mr. Lillard was bom July I, 1916 in Madison, the son of the late James W. and Betty Jenkins Lillard. Mr. Lillard was retired after 43 years of service with the Virginia State Highway Department. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edna Virginia Pullen Lillard; one son, Aubrey Leon Lillard of Winchester; three daughters, Catherine Hawkins and Edith Graves, both of Fredericksburg and Lois Duncan of Board Run; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Clyde Lillard of Flint Hill and one sister, Mrs. Alice Brady of Flint Hill. Funeral services were conducted at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Sunday, April 18 with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Interment followed at the Flint Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were the grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hill Fire and Rescue Squad, 945 Fodderstack Road, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 Arrangements were handled by Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal. Nellie Utz Born in county Nellie Wharton Utz, 74, of Brightwood died Friday, April 16 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1925 in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Ashby William Wharton and Lilly Pearl Corbin Wharton. She was a member of the Madison Church of the Brethren. She is survived by her husband, Norman Taylor Utz Jr; a daughter, Frances Lynn Utz; two sons, William Taylor “Hank” Utz and wife Linda and Raymond Franklin Utz, all of Brightwood. Also surviving are four sisters, Lillian Wharton Ford of Front Royal, Jennie Mae Wharton Wood of Charlottesville, Lucy Wharton Compton of Castleton and Virginia Wharton Coppedge of Brightwood. Funeral services were held April 18 at Madison Church of the Brethren with interment ih the church cemetery conducted by Rev. William E. Ponn Jr. r I r 1 Don’t forget the spring events in the Town of Washington on Saturday! Memorial contributions rnay be made to the Madison Church of the Brethren, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison was in charge of the arrangements. John Heflin Laborer John R. Heflin, 80, of Amissville died April 8 at Fauquier Hospital. A member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mr. Heflin was a laborer. He is survived by his wife, Viola A. Heflin of Amissville; three daughters, Barbara Voorhies and Helen Dunford, both of Amissville and Betty Weaver of Marshall and four sons, Roger Heflin of Delaplane, Johnny Heflin of Linden, Bruce Heflin of Marshall and James Heflin of Amissville. Also surviving are six sisters, Dorothy Ann Stanton of Culpeper, Ella Putnam of Marshall, Irene Farkas of Opal, Hazel Cranford of Amissville, Mary Andrew of Vienna and Gracie Wilson of Orlean and one brother, Herman Heflin of Maryland. Services were held April 10 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton with interment in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Grace Anderson Homemaker Grace Ellen Anderson, 91, of Boston died Thursday, April 15 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom Aug. 11,1907 in Tazewell County, a daughter of the late Henry Brown Mabe and Evelyn Lawson Mabe. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank B. Anderson. She is survived by four sons, Henry Kemper Anderson of Wilbur City, Frank Anderson of Gainesville, Fla., James Samuel Anderson of Haymarket and Ross Anderson of Front Royal; seven daughters, Emily Bentley of Leesburg, Annie Sparks of Culpeper, G. Ellen Anderson of Fredericksburg, Shirley Jenkins of Boston, Nellie Rose Chadwell of Blairsville, Ga., Nora Elizabeth Welch of Winchester and Margaret Leach of Englewood, Fla. and one brother, Reese Mabe of Upper Marlboro, Md. She is also survived by 46 grandchildren, 78 greatgrandchildren and 18 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 19 at Moser Funeral Y^nijiizincj VUIlOLlCjIlti. by Randy Minter SEASONAL CHANGE It is with very good reason that the ages of man have been compared with the seasons. Just as the calendar records changes in the environment, so too do men witness changes in health and attitude that come with the distinct stages of the aging process. Spring brings rebirth and optimism. Summer brings growth & maturity. Autumn brings wisdom borne of experience. And winter brings us face to face with mortality. As Jean Paul Richter once wrote, “As winter strips away the leaves from around us, so that we may see the distant regions they formerly concealed, so old age takes away our enjoyments only to enlarge the prospect of the coming eternity”. We are often taught in our culture to fear our later years, but when else can we enjoy the pleasure that can only come from having experienced so many of life’s riches'? At the Moser Funeral Home, we understand how to help grieving families, and we tailor our services to meet your needs. You can call us at 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue) 24 hours a day. “ When a noble life has prepared old age, it is not a decline that it reveals, but the first days of immortality. ” ~ Madame de Stael Home Chapel with Rev. William Smith officiating. Interment was in Little Georgetown Cemetery at Broad Run. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Virginia Riley Warrenton resident Virginia Mildred Riley, 91, of Warrenton died Friday, April 16 at Fauquier Hospital. She was bom Feb. 12, 1908 in Fauquier County, a daughter of the late Mason Eldridge and Nellie Roselle McClanahan. She was a homemaker and a member of the Warrenton United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Walter M. Riley. Survivors include her son, Donald Riley of Amissville; a daughter, Patricia Westendorf of Melbourne, Fla.; a brother, Walter McClanahan of Richmond; three sisters, Eleanor Curtis of Warrenton, Ruth Gerson of Suitland, Md., and Thelma Nutter of Baltimore, Md. and two granddaughters, Jeanne Cohn of Austin, Texas and Sandra Drown of Amissville. Funeral services were conducted April 19 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton with Rev. John Chadsey officiating. Interment was in Warrenton Cemetery. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. n Spring event-this Saturday The time has finally arrived for the annual spring event in the Town of Washington. The Washington Baptist Church will have many activities going on at the church Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you have items to donate please try to get them to the church by Friday. If you need help in getting items to the event please call 675-3608. All proceeds will go toward the building fund. The second annual garden sale hosted by the Trinity Church Garden Guild will also be held on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be something for everyone at this event. Congratulations to Kristine Buntin and Simon Pound of Fodderstack Road on their recent engagement. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Sunday evening'visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Miss Margo Haynes spent Saturday night with Miss Amanda Brown and her fami Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. =a \ ^ ■ ... ■ i « Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 lyHappy birthday to Phil Butler of Falls Church, who has his day on Thursday, April 22. On Sunday Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Donald Keyser of Alexandria and Mrs. Addie Keyser attended the funeral of Mrs. Nellie Utz in Madison. Happy birthday to Mrs. Darlene Moore on Friday, April 23. Waverly Frazier of Castleton returned to his home on Friday after being a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital and Winchester Hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church were Thursday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to our granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Brown, who has her day on Wednesday, April 28. Luncheon guests on Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Joyce Kollar of Vienna, Mrs. Dorothy Switzer and William Menefee of Culpeper, .Greg Dodson of Front Royal, Mrs. Mary Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. Betty Walters and Mrs. Ann Eastham. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark had lunch with Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Atkins in Sperryville. Sunday, April 25 there will be a ground breaking ceremony at the Washington Baptist Church following the worship services. Hope to see you at the spring event on Saturday. 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The Times wil not accept liability tor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept * Rentals Apartments V___ FLINT HILL, 2nd Ivl 1BR apt. Available 6-1. $350/mo. No pets Days 540-675-7171; eves 540-675-3670. Washington VA 2BR Apt balcony, washer, ac, superb Mt views, ample storage, $525mo Call 804-823-1520. WASHINGTON, VA: Lgl BR apt., AC, porches, garage, superb views, storage barn. $510/mo. Call 804-823-1520. 22 1 BR, 1 BA. In country for single or couple. AC, no pets. $475/mo. (540) 675-3532. FARM HOUSE- Rapp Co., exc. cond. $750/mo. Winchester St. in Warrenton $2250/ mo. Credit check & sec. dep req. Olafsen Realty 540-347-1505. ON RAPPAHANNOCK/ Warren Co. line w/ 3 BR, 3 BA, full basement. Call Ellen 540987-3116. RURAL WASHINGTON VA, small 1 BR cottage on farm in foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains. 5RM + BA, and back porch. All appliances incl. wood stove, lyr lease, avail, on April 21. Ideal for single person or a couple. $700/mo. + sec. dep. Call 540675-3328 for apt. FARM MARKET, Amisville, VA call Kathy at 937-5309 or 703 393-2119 208 Auctions Antique & Collectible AUCTION Sunday, April 25 12 Noon (Veiwing Sat. 10 - 4 & Sun. 9 til Auction) Another tine auction consisting of numerous antique furniture, glassware, pottery (Roseville, Weller, etc.), crocks. Flow Blue, 90 pcs. of Fostoria, toys from 20s to 60s, precious jewelry, coins & numerous collectibles. Prince William Ctr. (VAF#255) 16326 Lee Hwy. » Gainesville, Virginia No buyer’s premium. For info., call (703) 754-9006 (540) 825-9045 Auctioneer: Ron Leftwich (VARS2137) wwwcu&eperauction.corn The Times Classifieds, Your Premier Source for ail of Your Classified and Employment Advertising. Call Today! Loudoun 777-1110 Metro 444-4480 of Fax 689-1278 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, rolling pastures and miles of Cedar Run Creek. The beautifully wooded hillsides provide great views of surrounding countryside. Located off Hwy. 15, just 4 miles southwest of Culpeper, 1 hour from Charlottesville via Hwy. 29. Directions: From Culpeper take Hwy. 15 south approx. 4 miles. Property on right, look for three- - board fence along entire property and yellow signs at both entrances. Sells: 4 p.m. Fri., April 30 at Tract 12. Opening Bid: $1,000 acre. Open: Property can be driven and/or walked over daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning April 1st. For more info: Gary (918) 250-2012, ext. 234. Brokers protected. VA AUCT #2907002556s Custom Built PC Systems lailon-'l To ^our ,>«W4!KM4 Ask For Rich WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. MOVING SALE Nice 4 piece bedroom suit, 2 rocker reciiners, shelves, dishes, other household furniture, odds & ends & much much morel Moving must sell. Please Call: 540-987-8470 YARD/MOVING Sale 4/24425 9am Furniture household and a little bit of every thing. 5576 Keyser Rd Hume, VA 1997 STAR FLAT bed Trailer. 6x14’. 7 ton, landscape tailgate, dual axle w/ brakes. $1,600. 540-937-7437 Mlsc. For Solo 18" Digital Satellite System It Could Be Yours Call Chris 5#34!WM97 Affordable Digital Cellular Phones In l»«»\ Call Sandy for Prices 5#351-6190 273 m. JACK RUSSELL Puppy, male, beautiful markings, $175. 540-3641958. /-S 294 Giveaway* V_ > BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cals, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 Service* ^ EARLY’S I CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop for complete Home Decontms Service Floor Coverings • Winnow Treatments WallpHtXT* Slip Covers & Uphntefcry Residential A Comm erical Rt. 211 Ambsvitle. VA 937-5500 CHILDCARE NEEDED STARTING April, Wednesday 28 in my home from 5-10 p.m. Students o.k. Ref req. Call & leave mess. 703675-1992 IN MY HOME for the summer mo. for my 3 boys (ages 3,5,8) preferably HS or college age w/ car. Call Kathy @ (H) 937-5309 (W) 703-393-2119. CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate. In business since 1982. Quick easy closings. Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-8(52-2300 Call The Times To Place Your Classified Ad. 540349-9577 Fax 689-1278 7-" 385 Lawn tk srmxt; si-kvki; sn;nAL Does your tractor need a doctor or just a Spring Service? Bring it to the experts at Culpeper Motor Corp. Get a complete service and tune-up for your lawn or garden tractor for just *149“ Includes: 2 qls. oil, 1 qt. 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We Buy & Set riming cats and trucks Cpan Mu-Set 95-CbeedSui Located ft 229i 5 miss peel Cufeeper Ugh School 895-2571 Don’t Delay Call Today! 540349-9577 Fax 689-1278 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE In execution of a certain deed of trust dated OCTOBER, 6, 1994, and recorded on OCTOBER 11, 1994 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY of Rappahannock, Virginia, IN DEED BOOK 208, PAGE 711, from Gregory Alan Moore and Susan R. Calabria, husband and wife to CARLA COMMONS AND JANICE V. VASQUEZ Trustee(s), and default having been made in the payment of the debt secured, and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trustee(s), has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front of RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE P.O. Box 517, 208 GAY STREET, WASHINGTON, Virginia, on MAY 14,1999, at 9:45 am, the following described property located at Route 610, Chester Gap, Virginia, and more particularly described as FOLLOWS, TO WIT: ALL that certain lot or parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, together with all appurtenances and hereditments thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, lying and being situate in the WAKEFIELD MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT of Rappahannock County, Virginia, and being known and designated as Lot 1, containing 1.641 acres, more pr less, according to plat and survey by William P„ Gimbel L.S., September 14, 1994, together with and subject to the rights of others in and to the use of that certain privated ingress-egress easement as shown on plat of subdivision recorded along with Deed of Subdivision of Dedication and easement in Deed Book 190 at Page 89 of the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. This conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record affecting the title to the property hereinabove described. The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale. TERMS OF SALE: Cash, certified funds, cashier's checks, trust account checks. A bidder's deposit of ten percent (10%) MAY be required on dati of sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from date of the said sale. This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TS#: 99-V4896VA Loan Type: VA For Information Contact: SPECIALIZED INC., OF VIRGINIA, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 703 779 0080 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12/99 #252626 Apartment Living r v. Brand New Apartments Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 ♦ CULPEPER TV COMMONS • 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes • Fully equipped kitchens • Gas heating and hot water Walko-waD c*peting • Walk-in closets with linen shelving • Pool clubhouse and fitness center • Private balconies/patios uirecuons. from Main btreet, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy, Left on Belle Ave. to a right on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart. 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 KSI Tel(540)829-8595 Fax (540)829-8596 ProteMionally Managed by KSI Management Corp Legal Notices 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 for an application. Deadline is April 26,1999, EOE AUCTION Saturday, April 24th at 5 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA ALL SMALLS (and box lots, too) Erne-Military Medals. Helmets. Other Military Memorabilia • Old Radios • Estate Jeweliy: Diamond Rings, inch a Mason with Minecut Diamond; Gold Necklaces, incl. a $10 Gold Piece, etc., etc., etc • Hummels • Elderly Silver • Splendid Lamps/Bases • Lots Old Glass & Porcelain And Much, Much More To Surprise & Intrigue You! For photos & further information, check our website: www.bpauctions.com NEXT WEEK IN CASTLETON, VA Qur Annual Farm. Garden & Shop Auction Give us a call now to consign: (540) 937-4142 Already consigned 3 MF Tractors, Riding Mowers. All Sorts Farm Implements, Tools, etc. Terms: Cash or good check wtID. NO BUYER'S PREMIUM! - Bill Paynp Aiirrinns, Inc. HX PO. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 (540)937-4142 va,af.*3x E-rmk: bp»Otdal»evenet EMPLOYMENT 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 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 CONSTRUCTION Foreman, Equipment Operators + Laborers are needed for grade, utility and paving crews. Good wages and benefits. Caff APAC-VA in Manassas 703-3611005. E.O.E DRIVER OTR For regional flatbed exp. Call 540-937-4064 ELECTRICIAN NEEDED Masters, Journeyman electrician or experienced helper. 540-987-9463 1 0-5 5540-675-3249 after 5, before 10. 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 540-347-0633 GARDENER PT 20 hours per week. $8.00/ per hour light gardening, no heavy labor. Huntly/ Flint Hill Area. Experience preferred. 540-635-9694

LOYMENT GROUNDS CARE Gid Brown Hollow Hourly or flat rat< -'person to maintaii grounds. You equipment or ours Steady weekly worl throughout th« summer. Call Mrs Gardner at: 540-987 9043. HAIR DESIGNERS For New Salon in Culpeper • Previous applicants need not apply. Great Expectations Inc Salon and Day Spa (540) 825-2855 HELP WANTED! For small convenience store in Downtown Warrenton. Must be at least 21 years of age & able to work mornings and some weekends. Call Jean @ 540-347-5586. HOUSEKEEPER Middleton Inn Washington, VA Needed for award winning Bed & Breakfast. Experience preferred. Weekend work necessary. 540-675-2020 NAIL TECHS For New Salon in Culpeper • Previous applicants need not apply. Great Expectations Inc Salon and Day Spa (540) 825-2855 STUDENT WANTED Jo help weekend family w/ yard work & chores. Immediate Washington area. April to October. Generous oav Call 703-549-8145 PAJNTEfl WANTED Fauquier Co. area excellent wages for experienced person. Year round work Contact: Adams Custom Painting 540-349-8125 Turn Work Into Play. Try a career in childcare. Established Day Care expanding. Accepting applications for all positions. 540-592-3908. Piedmont Child Care Center. EOE. Want Someone to Look Up To You? Our 4 yr. olds will. Make a difference in your life & a child’s. Call (540)592-3908 for interview. Piedmont Child Care Center. EOE SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME LaIm* Yard work ,or able bodied perInHcE daysl.per Includes weekh2n^iduI'n9 hay season- Candidate must nandie hay equipment & weedeater expertly and safely. References required Pay depends on experience. Benefits inA^AP ?°£al S!curity Start May first or ASAP to the end of August. Call (540) 987-8613. Leave name 8! telephone #. Farm in Rappahannock County f]P Rappahannock - kapidan COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Reimbursement Analyst I #9103-02. FT in Culpeper performing functions related to consumer billing. Insurance billing experience & knowledge of general office procedures. $7.84 - $8.83/hr. SECRETARY II' #9092-01. Full-time in Culpeper to provide division level admin support in mental health setting. $8.60 - $9.69. APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION BY 12:00 NOON, APRIL 30, 1999 EEO/AA _540-825-3100 ACCOUNTING Terratech, Inc., a growing engineering and construction firm in Northern VA, is seeking an accounting assistant. Primary responsibility for weekly payroll and accounts payable. Computer literacy required. Must be willing to perform a variety of other tasks as needed. Construction accounting a plus. Salary commensurate with exp. and training. Advancement possibilities. Benefits include: vac, health ins., 401 (k). Mail resume and 3 references by May 3, 1999 to: Terratech, Inc., 101 Loudoun St., SW, Leesburg, VA 20175 or fax to: (703) 771-2662 or e-mail to vonda@terratechva.com ^aith O^ountain Company We may have a position for you on our sales team..... CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES Responsible for answering incoming customer service calls; catalog orders and customer service, in our call center in Sperryville. Must have pleasant phone manner, excellent grammar, keyboarding skills and an enthusiastic, outgoing personality. Evening and weekend hours available. We offer competitive base pay PLUS commission, as well as comprehensive training and a generous employee discount RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATES We sell upscale women’s clothing and gift items in our newly renovated retail store. Must be customer oriented and love our merchandise. Ideal candidates will have retail/sales experience, an outgoing personality, and enjoy interacting with customers. Part-time hours Thursday-Moncfay. We offer competitive pay, a clothing allowance, comprehensive training and a general employee discount Applications being accepted through April 30, 1999. Stop by to complete an application at our office at 12625 Lee Highway, Sperryville or fax your resume to Judy at (540) 987-7288 or e-mail us at hr@faithmountain.com _An Equal Opportunity Employer_ RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD SALE ANNOUNCEMENT OF ELKWOOD DOWNS PROPERTY BRANDY STATION. VIRGINIA April 21, 1999 The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board shall offer for sale by means of sealed bid the following described property subject to the terms and conditions contained herein. All that lot or parcel of land known as Parcel A, Elkwood Downs, Hackney Drive, State Route 786, Brandy Station, Virginia, Culpeper County containing approximately 4 acres as described in a deed recorded among the Land Records in Clerk's Office in the Circuit Court of Culpeper County, Deed Book 535, Page 132. BIDS ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 11:30 A M., MAY 25, 1999 at 15361 Bradford Road, Rt. 666, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. Sealed bids may be mailed to Attention: Procurement Department, or dropped off in person during business hours, 8:30 - 4:30. All bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "ELKWOOD DOWNS PROPERTY BID". THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD IN "AS IS" CONDITION, WITHOUT WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. Sale is subject to conditions, restrictions and agreements of record affecting the property, but free of all liens. TERMS OF SALE: Cash or certified check deposit in the amount of 10% of the bid price will be required of the purchaser within two days of notification of acceptance of bid by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, balance within 45 calendar days. Abstract and examination of title, all costs of conveyancing, recording charges, notary fees, settlement fees, including preparation of a special warranty deed and Grantor’s tax thereon, etc., shall Be at the expense of the purchaser. Real Estate taxes are to be adjusted to date of settlement as the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board is tax exempt. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination of the bidding and/or to reject any or all bids. This property is sold subject to a reserve to be determined by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. In the event of default by the purchaser, the deposit shall be forfeited by the defaulting purchaser and applied to the costs and expense of the sale and balance, if any, to be retained by the Board as compensation for said sale. In the event of default by the purchaser, in addition to all other remedies including but not limited to attorney fees, the seller may declare the entire deposit forfeited and resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting purchaser. The defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorney fees and all other charges due and incidental and consequential damages. In the event the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board does not or cannot convey title for any reason, purchaser s sole remedy is return of deposit. Time is of the essence as to all matters set forth above. Property information may be obtained by contracting the ®* Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Service Board, 1 1 .J?0®'1, Route 666, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 or call 540-825-3100, extension 3143. 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 Call 703-754-0077 or Send Letter or resume American Manufacturing Co, Inc. P.O. Box 549, Manassas, VA 20108 Dept. TCN499 CONSTRUCTION HEAVY EQUIPMENT Laborers Small engine mechanic. Exp. equipment operators. Exp. truck drivers, CDL and medical card req'd. Transportation necessary for No. Va area. Immediate work with competitive salary and benefits. Company offers medical insurance, 401K, retirement, holiday pay. EOE. Drug and alcohol free workplace. Call 703-331-3500 JOIN OUR TEAM! Full & Part- time Sales Associates •Trade Professionals • Phone Sales •Warehouse/ Receiving Full & Part-time Cashiers We offer Top Pay, Excellent Benefits & Outstanding Advancement Opportunity ! CAREERline The first step to a great career is a phone call away. Call toll free: 1-877-WORK-4-HD The Home Depot is an equal opportunity employer. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON HOUSEKEEPERS DISHWASHERS LANDSCAPING ASSISTANT We offer: $8.00/hour after successful completion of introductory period, on-the-job training, uniforms, meals, vacation, sick days, health insurance. If you don't mind hard work and nice surroundings call Anne at 1-800-272-4466. The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 Fax: 540-675-3100 EOE VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK DOROTHY C. EASTHAM, Complainant v. 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 their last 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 parties defendant by the jeneral description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, are lereby 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 - A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce. Clerk 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/99 *251552 Boston residents entertain Joseph Peregory along with other students of the T.S.A. class of Rappahannock High School attended the meeting at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Hampton, Va. over the weekend. Miss Chrissy Grigsby was a Thursday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, and family and on Monday, along with a class of Culpeper School, visited the Baltimore aquarium acting as one ol the chaperones. Belated birthday wishes go out to my nephew, Jason T. Knick who celebrated his day on Sunday. The Spring Fling Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25 at Graves Mountain Lodge. There will be live music, arts and crafts, horseback riding, doggers and old fashioned games. There will be plenty of delicious home cooked food and there is free admission and free parking. So a reminder to our area people, come out and enjoy two great days of fun and meet your many friends. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Lucy W. Compton of Castleton upon the passing of her sister, Mrs. Nellie Utz, which occurred Friday at her residence in Brightwood. Mrs. Henry Wharton and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville attended the funeral for Rev. George Johnson in Culpeper on Tuesday. Later they called on Mrs. Rosie Wharton. En route home they visited Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane and Mrs. Ray Frazier on Castleton Ford Road. The Salem Fire Hall on Route 522 was the setting for the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fincham, on Sunday. They celebrated 50 years together and may they have many more years together. Mrs. Robin Grigsby and daughter Chrissy and Mrs. Janet Peregory dined at Golden Coral in Culpeper on Wednesday. We send out deep sympathy to the family of Mrs. Grace Anderson, here in Boston, who 23 beginning at 7 p.m. Food will be available by the fire department. For a great time of fellowship; great food and the singing and playing <jf your favorite songs; don’t miss this event. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst visited with her son-inlaw and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wilson and family in Luray during the weekend. The Rappahannock Pageant will be help this Saturday, April 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School and we urge you to come out and support our young ladies who are vying for the title. Wednesday is Secretaries’ Day; so don’t fofget to show your secretary how much you really appreciate them. \ Cubmaster Joe Peregory and Cub Scdiit Pack 123 went hiking at Matthews Arms oh Skyline Drive on Sunday. Please remember Missy Bragg in her illness, she is in need of your prayers. Congratulations to Stephen Wharton, a former native, and his bride, Virginia Parker qf Richmond, who were married April 10 at Culpeper Assembly of God Church. Word has been received here of the passing of Elder Johnny Atkinson, a Regular Baptist Minister and member of the Indian Creejt Association in West Virginia, where he has pastored for 40 years. Happy birthday wishes go out to John Baker of Salem way, whose big day will he Friday. Mrs. Montrue Frazier and son Ray were Monday evening callers of Janet Peregory and children. passed away at Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Thursday. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go out to Wavejdy Frazier on Scrabble Road, who has been ill. ] Mrs. Ruth Peregory df Front Royal was a Sunday caller in the Joe Peregory home on Castleton Ford Road The monthly “Singing anil Pickin’’ party will be held Salem Fire Hall Fridav. AnHl By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Angus breeders recognized The following Rappahannock residents have been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association for having registered Angus included in the American Angus Association’s 1999 Pathfinder Report: Hodge Miller of Washington, one cow; Elizabeth Jones of Sperryville, four cows; Brooke and Ann Miller of Washington, two cows; and Robert Anderson of Woodville, two cows. Only 1,813 of the more than 30,000 members of the American Angus Association are represented in this year’s report, according to Richard Spader, executive vice president of the American Angus Association with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo. The Pathfinder Program identifies superior Angus cows based upon recorded performance traits that are economically important to efficient beef production. All registered Angus cows that meet the strict Pathfinder standards are listed, along with their owners, in the Pathfinder Report that is published annually by the American Angus Association. APR. 30, MAY 1, 2, 1999i Prince William County Fairgrounds MANASSAS VIRGINIA IN PRINCE WM. CO. SW OF a WASH. DC A 250 ARTISANS from 31 states & Canada NEW! its onli line.c DAILY ADMISSION $6.00 • FRIDAY - SUNDAY 1<M 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 234 N. for approx. 15 mi. to fairgrounds on the left. Dvrhg festival tall (703) 361-5542 DISCOUNT ADMISSION COUPONS AVAILABLE AT GIANT, FROM OUR WEBSITE OR CALL 800-210-9900 SUGARIOAF MOUNTAIN WORKS, INC. • www.sugarloaftrafts.com

4P§ % ? ■ Real Estate Directory . s '/ .k;V '< \ as . _ Country Homes and Estates PERSIMMON RIDGE: Unparalleled beauty, serenity and privacy from this wonderful home on 46 rolling acres. Frontage on the Hughes River and majestic range-on-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. . .:.$565,000 JUBALEA: Spacious and tilled with natural light overlooking a lovely pond. Library with fireplace, LR/DR with fireplace, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and a 30'x 60' studio! 80 acres of privacy.$535,000 HISTORIC LOG & FRAME HOME: BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Modernized & beautifully restored, c. 1800 3 bedroom home on Main St. in Sperryville with 1/2 acre on the Thornton River. Several nice outbuildings for possible conversions. .$165,000 NEW LISTING: Farmhouse on Thornton River with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Very cute and private on an easily maintained and mature 1.2 acres. Flexible floor plan with formal DR, LR, deck, sunroom and a swing on the front porch. All that and charm for only.$134,900 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Washington, Virginia 675-1373 Real Estate III Rick Kohler 937-6146 Mitzie Young 675-3555 Amy Sloane 987-8668 a® Rappahannock County Over the bridge, across the river is this quaint 1/2 bedroom cottage. Wood floors, large kitchen, deck and patio. Open and wooded 4-9 acres with frontage on two roads. A real jewel. Must see today. $138,500. Wanted Have Buyer - Need Seller If you have the right property we have a sale for you. Qualified purchaser seeks the following property: • 100 acres minimum • With or without improvements • Rolling land partially wooded Contact Marlene Hall Foxfire Properties, Inc. (540)743-2499 (540)743-3103 (H) • 1(877)573-9031 (Pager) Brokers Protected Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Virginia Elizabeth Ausberry to Donna Jo Ariea and others, tract one 3.78 acres, more or less, tract two 7.7167 acres, more or less and tract three .17 acre, more or less. $72,500. Richard W. Dean and others to Richard W. Dean and others, parcel B, 15.196 acres, Hampton District. Miriam S. Harris to Linda Harris, 4.96322 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. RECYCLE Situated OT^ver i :7°°dS<sase41/2 acres, flmsded 41, feet °n t»ent’9C Als° 2t 30’*6u 2 balds" garagetac /buildingsU°PoSerclad 30*6^ned co«ge8>o00 foSs 13S 2U_ Natural b Hand-Crafted Homes & Buildings I & Value Quality Rappahannock l _mm i (yi|um... i mm F *b mi o tfKt* Company awwjuwwmniiw.w»»• - m Farm Houses Mountain Homes *4Afeinvite you to inspecttwo of our projects presently unc '*■ construction In Rappahannock County: our 1,800 sq. ft, Mountain Farm Home pictured here in the background, a igyj'fSOQ sq, ft. residence designed by our client's arcMn H^Sr^HUbnease call for an appointment; EQUAL HOUSING l"l OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD tollfree at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800543-8294. Real Estate Auction \ Villmns&Willmtis K 1 A I I- S I A I I- I N V !■ S I M 1- M S AND A (’ ( I IONS 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, rolling pastures, and miles of Cedar Run creek. The beautifully wooded hillsides provide great views of surrounding countryside. Located off Hwy 15, just 4 miles southwest of Culpeper, 1 hour from Charlottesville via Hwy 29. Directions: From Culpeper, take Hwy. 15 south approx. 4 miles. Property on right, look for threeboard fence along entire property and yellow signs at both entrances. RESCHEDULED: Sells: 4 pm Fri. Apr. 30 at Tract 12 Opening Bid: $1,000 acre Open: Property can be driven and/or walked over daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.starting April 1st. For more Info: Gary (918) 250-2012, Ext. 234 www.wllliamsrealestate.com Broken Protected VA AUCT. #2907002866 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 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 fit 987-8146 Rare Opportunity in Sperryville Four 5 acre lots, mountain views, one with pond, all perc. approved, easy access. All lots open, excellent for horses. Starting at $52,' Ml Shown by appt. only FOR SALE BY OWNER Steve Leake (540)923-4525 Almost six acres, up in Harris Hollow, rocks, older trees, privacy, nice building site, will renew "perk”. Owner says sell... I’m moving on...bring me something close to $53,000.00!!! The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540)675-1190 butchz@summit. net O..O.TU.ITT RAPPAHANNCOK RIVER frontage of 1,000 ft. on 26 acres open and woods. Spring, pond site, mountain views. Includes truck loving tree, Tapps Ford area ~ $160,000. Also 4.1 acres with 400 ft. frontage (2 lots) at Tapps Ford - $49,000. THORNTON RIVER frontage on 5.25 acres open and woods. High building knoll with great views. Near Homestead and Korea ~ $49,000. SHENANDOAH NAT’L PARK borders 5.6 acres at end of Rt. 681. Mostly woods, spring, stream ~ $49,000. RUSH RIVER caresses two high building lots on Harris Hollow Rd. (Rt. 622) near Little Washington, mountain views. $27,000 each or both for $49,000. WATERFALL BRANCH cascades through 15 acres, tall trees, old WIDE rock walls, near SNP West of Flint Hill, long R/W. RAPPAHANNOCK is Indian for “the last one in close the gate”. I AM, sir or madam, your most humble and obedient servant: jL ROGER BATCHELDER, still behind the rock wall on Gay St. Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 Residence WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen, fireplace. Brick home on beautiful 1/2 acre lot in the town of Washington. $165,000 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY room, uneven, aocK, « pond, new road and the views of Blue Ridge are beautiful, wooded and private. $185,000 14 acres with beautiful brick custom home. Full basement, pond, barn, gorgeous landscaping. _$375,000 ® ( all R.O. Bridges, Broker 340 OX" 8~X1

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OLD TOWN Facilities are like new and impeccably clean i Weekly Schedule Includes • 40 aerobic classes • 15 strength classes • 12 spinning classes • 10 cardio boxing classes • Yoga • Four senior fitness classes • • You asked for it - We are doin' it! That Tae Bo Thing! kr Membership Includes: • Free babysitting • Free towel service • One free PT session • Three free spinning classes • Unlimited cardio boxing, aerobics and strength classes • Use of all cardio machines, strength equipment and free weights • Full court basketball and volleyball 169 Keith Street, Old Town Warrenton, Virginia • 349-2791 Located in Downtown Warrenton. Serving Fauquier County for two and a half years. Serving Every "Body" Seven Days A Week! Hours: Monday - Thursday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Friday 6 a.m. - 8 p.n^-» Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ' " .. "" .." - . "

CHESTNUT F* 0* R* K> S ATHLETIC CLUB POOL OPENS Sat., May 29th • 11 a.m. Swim Club Swim Lessons Blue Marlin Swim Team Food Service Tennis 4 Indoor Courts • 4 Outdoor Courts • Clinics & private lessons for all ages & abilities. LifeLInes 15 certified Lifelines instructors offer the most complete group cross-training program in the area. Lifelines uses Bikes, Steps, Weights, Jump Ropes, Cords, etc. and the principles of kickboxing and NIKE Athletic Training for Beginners to Advanced Levels of Fitness. 3,000 sq. ft. of Nautilus/Free Weights StarTrac Treadmills, Ellipticals, Steppers, etc. A.C.E. personal training Fitness Specials — 3 month student. $99.00 2 month student. ....$75.00 3 month adult.$135.00 2 month adult........$95.00 Monthly silver circuit (60yrs. & older).$28.00 Supervised Nursery Available: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 6379 Airlie Road Warrenton, VA 347-0823 Times Newspapers Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie HOP TO IT: Stephanie Brownell makes her own fun. Localities give kids hot times Fauquier County is a place where children are by and large well taken care of, and the summer months are no exception. Programs available through Parks and Recreation, Fauquier County Child Care, the Boys and Girls Club and an informal organization in The Plains can help keep children happy and busy all summer. Fauquier County Child Care Fauquier County Child Care will offer a camp program for fifth- to seventh-graders for the first time this year. Its established kindergarten through fourth grade camp will be held as well. Children sign up by the week, beginning June 22 and continuing for eight weeks. The camps are held at Bradley, P.B. Smith and Grace Miller, but weekly field trips give the kids a change of scenery. Special activities will include: art, photography, woodworking, fishing, hiking, theater, miniature golf, roller skating and swimming (at Vint Hill’s FAST facility). Hours for the camp only are 8:30 to 3:30; for full-time care, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Parents are responsible for transporting their children to and from the camp. Pre-registration is required and begins May 10 at 173 B Keith St. in Warrenton. There is a $20 registration fee. Parents may pay by the week. FCCC is still arranging for staff for the summer. Anyone interested in having their child attend the summer camp or in applying for work as a counselor may call 347-6970. Boys and Girls Club The Fauquier County Boys and Girls Club also offers summer programs for youngsters ages six to 18. “Last year, we averaged about 60 youngsters a day,” says executive director John Gregory. Operating out of the gymnasium at Taylor Middle School in Warrenton, the Boys and Girls Club will have See COMMUNITY, Page 5

Photos courtesy of Highland School CHEERS: Highland School in Warrenton offers a cheerleading camp. Private schools offer extensive programs By George Rowand Times Newspapers Staff Writer A couple of tlje private schools in the county have extensive camp programs planned for summer. Highland School in Warrenton and Wakefield School in The Plains provide programs that any child might find interesting, informative, fun or academically challenging. Highland School The program at Highland School is split into two sections, the academic program apd the camp program. Highland teacher Paul Horgan is the director of the academic program, and there are six courses offered for students who are interested in obtaining credit for their work and getting ahead a bit in their core subjects. They are not for students who have failed the courses in American history, government, world literature, geometry, Spanish and French. The courses start in late June and finish in July. There also is a course in driver’s education, as well as two that prepare students to take the SAT exams. The courses offered for younger children range from hands-on math to three computer courses to courses for those interested in horses, art, dinosaurs, the solar system, the rain forest, and many others. Additionally, there are the sports camps that teach — or enhance — skills in soccer, fly fishing, basketball, lacrosse, baseball, cheerleading, tennis and volleyball. There are courses for children as young as four and as old as 18. Call (540) 349-9389 for more information. Wakefield Everything from handbell ringing to SAT preparation is offered at Wakefield School this summer. The school in The Plains will open its doors for 16 different programs that start as early as June 21, and end in \ugust. The camps themselves are usually week-long affairs, and Wakefield offers courses for children as young as four ill the way to basic drawing that is >pen to adults. The total program is divided into Ive separate camps or programs: sports camps, such as volleyball, soccer, and basketball; enrichment programs, such as handbell ringing, basic drawing and toying with science; education programs like math and grammar tutorials; children’s programs like storybook camp, and adventure camps like the outdoor adventure camp and the adventure leadership camp. The outdoor adventure camp could include rock climbing, hiking and kayaking, and is designed for children ages 6 to 8. The adventure leadership camp is for 9- to 12-year-olds who will develop team leadership and outdoor living skills in the one week that the camp is in session. Call (540) 253-5393 for more information. SOI Meadow Drive • Bristol, VA 24201 540-669-6112 ^ 800-609-6112 on trie web: www.campcequoya.com e-mail: info8canipiequoya.com IT’S FUN TOO: Academic-based summer camps keep kids in mental shape to start school again in the fall. SUMMER CAMP •Organized sports •Arts and crafts •Swimming •Field trips in the Child Care Center van ►Healthy lunches ^ & snacks ► Infirmary on premises For more information call Ella Dovell 347-4700 \Lm Child Health Associates Warrenton .CHILD CARE CENTER

at Walnut Grove Child Care Center Summer Ba&f Surprise Guests Water ^ay Sports Camps Hot Lunches Walnut Grove Child Care Center MW OPEN 6:30 a.m. ■ 6:30 p.m. 4 Convenient Localim Wairenton‘540-347-6520 Gainesville»703-754-3322 Opal •540-349-9656 Bealeton»540439-2500 Times Newspapers File Photo CHECK: Adult supervisors play chess with children at the Boys and Girls Club held at Taylor Middle School. Summer Days Gasses & Camps •Ballet* Jazz* Tap Drama • Creative Movement 9 Call for schedule 349-2439 _-IN ' MOTION DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS Since 1990 75-C West Lee Street (behind Waterloo Mini Mart) Warrenton, Va. Laura Crowne, M.A. Owner/Director Excellent Summer Activity for Kids & Adults Private music lessons daily Monday through Saturday given by qualified and professional instructors. Call today! Reserve a time that suits your needs!!! Drum 8* Strum Music Center 540-347-7484 51 E. Lee Street, Warrenton, VA Community From Page 3 supervised activities Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program starts July 5 and ends August 20. “We’ll have arts and activities, recreational sports and tournaments, speakers and clinics,” Gregory said. “Once a week, we’ll take a field trip,” he added, to locations such as Kings Dominion, Luray Caverns and to a Potomac Cannons minor-league baseball game. Membership in the Boys and Girls Club costs $20. Call John Gregory at 349-8890 for more information. Parks and Rec The county’s Parks and Recreation Department has been busy organizing programs for the summer. Staff will be on hand Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a full bag of activities at Rady Park and Eve Walker Park in Warrenton. Gymnastic, tennis, Aikido, tiny tot basketball and preschool development sessions will be offered in the Central Region. Volleyball and golf will be among the offerings in the Southern Region this summer. An Outdoor Adventure Camp is on the schedule as well. A Short Stuff Sports Camp will help younger children learn karate, baseball, golf and track and field. See COMMUNITY, Page 8

Baseball Boys basketball Soccer Girls basketball Sports camps cater to athletes Sports, sports, who’s got the sports? We do. Camps abound for youngsters here in Fauquier and nearby. Here’s a list, by sport. Baseball Fauquier High School, Warrenton. July 26-28. Boys up to 12years-old. Day camp will cost around $100. Call Sam Johnson at 347-6118. Highland School, Warrenton. Baseball I, July 12-16. Baseball II, July 19-23. Call 347-1221. Basketball Bryan Adrian Summer Basketball Camp, Wise, Va., Elkins, W. Va. and several areas in North Carolina. Boys and girls, ages 5-19. Call (704) 372-3236. Fauquier High School, Warrenton. Two sessions — June 21-25 and June 28 - July 2. Boys and girls, ages 9-15. Day camp is $65 and includes camp photo, shirt and ball. Call Wayne Brizzi at 439-4613. Highland School, Warrenton. Basketball I, June 21-25. Basketball II, June 28 - July 2. Basketball III, July 59. Call 347-1221. Ed Hoffman's Notre Dame Academy Basketball Camp, Middleburg. Three sessions — June 21-25, June 28 - July 2, July 12-16. Boys and girls, ages 7-16. Day camp is $140. Ed Hoffman is the Dragons’ head basketball coach. Call 687-5581. Liberty High School, Bealeton. July 5-9. For boys and girls, grades three through nine. Day camp is $50 pre-registered or $55 at the door. Call Paul Frye or Jerry Carter at 439-4202. Owl Basketball School, The Plains (Wakefield School). Boys basketball, two sessions — July 19-23 and July 26-30. Girls basketball, two sessions — July 12-16, Aug. 2-6. Day camp is $165. There will also be a junior basketball camp June 21-25 for $90. Call 253-5393. Cheerleading Highland School, t ^ajrr^pt^n,. July 19-23. Call 347-1221. Field Hockey Highland School, Warrenton. July 26-30. Call 347-1221. Football Kicking and Punting, Westminster, Md. July 21-23. All ages (youth through professional). Call (800) 660-7176. . Lacrosse Highland School, Warrenton. July 12-16. Call 347-1221. Lifeguard training Highland School, Warrenton. Lifeguard Certification I — June 1418, June 21-25. Lifeguard Certification II — June 28 - July 2, July 5-9. Lifeguard Certification III — July 1216, July 19-23. Call 347-1221. Soccer Fauquier County Soccer Club. Various teams will be holding camps throughout the summer. Visit the website at www.fcsc.org. Fauquier Magic Girls Team Clinic, Warrenton (Highland School). July 12-16. Girls teams only (12 players or more), U-10 through U-16. Day camp is $140 per player. Professional women’s sports figures serve as instructors. Call Richard Will at 347-4500. Fauquier Vipers Summer Camp. Boys day camp in August. Call Alex Kilanski at 349-4216. Highland School, Warrenton. Highland Soccer, Aug. 2-6. Coerver Soccer, June 28 - July 2. Britannia Soccer I, July 5-9. Britannia Soccer II, July 12-16. Britannia Soccer III, July 19-23. Britannia Soccer IV, July 2630. Britannia Soccer V, Aug. 2-6. Call 347-1221. Liberty High School, Bealeton. and girls, upcoming kindergarteners to rising sixth-graders. Day camp is approximately $60. Call Ron Gheen at 341-7716. Middle State Soccer Camp. July 5-9 at Episcopal High School in Alexandria. Day camp is $235. Aug. 1620 at Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock. Day camp is $235, extended day camp is $335. Call (703) 764-0964. Chip Rohr’s Soccer Camp, Manassas. July 5-9, July 26-30 and Aug. 2-6. Ages 6-15. Day camp is $150 a week with family discounts available. Rohr is a former South East Regional See SPORTS, Page 7 based on Sholem Alcichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl Book by JOSEPH STEIN Music by JERRY ROCK Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins Thurs. June 10 • Fri. June 11 • Sat. June 12 7:30 p.m. Presented by the Music Ministry Warrenton United Methodist Church ADMISSION FREE • TICKET REQUIRED OUTDOOR WORSHIP SERVICE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Under the Trees at our Outdoor Worship Center June and July ' Each Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 12 - July 16 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon 3 years old to 3rd Grade ^nmnton United :\>»ctl)odiot ('Ijutcl) 341 Church St. (behind the Pizza Hut) Warrenton. Virginia 20186 540-347-1367 Rev- John S. Chadsey, Pastor

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Natural learning can be fun, too By Brian Minter Times Newspapers Staff Writer Sara Hoffman and her husband Mike Biniek run a bed-and-breakfast and an organic farm near Sperryville. They also have a summer camp therte. On top of that, they are building a pond. “Everything is a learning experience out here,” Hoffman said. Belle Meade day camp runs all summer, in five two-week sessions. It is aimed at 6- to 13-year-olds, mostly local kids from Rappahannock and surrounding counties such as Fauquier, Madison and Culpeper. Hoffman, a former elementary school teacher, said she enjoys the chance to meet her neighbors and their kids. With the bed-and-breakfast, she explained, they only meet out-of-towners. Hoffman and Biniek enlist the aid of several counselors — usually high school and college students on summer break — and keep about 30 kids during the days for each two-week session. The camp is mostly geared towards having fun, she explained, with some lessons in wildlife and biology thrown in for good measure. “Education is always a part of things,” said Hoffman. “The natural environment is a big part of education, how you treat nature. Not to mention how you treat each other.” Hoffman takes her charges on nature hikes, and during the day they spend much of their time swimming, making arts and crafts and running around on the hills and meadows of the 137-acre farm. Jim Walker is a Madison parent whose daughter will be enrolling for her fourth summer at Belle Meade. He was so impressed with the program that he convinced Madison County to pay to send four underprivileged kids there this year. The price tag for a two-week session is just over $200. This fee includes daily transportation to the farm from one of five drop-off spots. Hoffman and Biniek will be holding two open houses, May 2 and June 5, so prospective campers and their parents can take a look at the camp. Any interested parents should call 987-9748. Community From Page 5 A Kinder Prep camp will prepare children for kindergarten; a Pretty Me class will help girls look and feel their best; Kid’s Kitchen teaches barbecue grilling techniques and swim lessons will be offered for toddlers to teens. Games Galore camp will have children playing kick the can, red rover and more. Programs at Vint Hill will cater to children “out east” (see story, Page 11) and programs at the Marshall Community Center will provide fun and games for children in the northern end.. Call 347-6896 for registration information or see the Parks and Recreation newsletter, “Good Times.” In The Plains For children in the northern end of the county, another version of summer camp will be hopping too, as it has been for several years. Jim Wiley, one of the program’s organizers says he can’t remember whether it’s been six or seven years, now. “When you’re having fun, you don’t keep score.” The Plains group will meet at the Marshall Community Center again this year, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for “fun and games and bouncing balls,” said Wiley. Children from age 6 and up are mm It’s a dynamic place. There are a lot of happy kids here. Jim Wiley The Plains welcome to play basketball, football, soccer, participate in playground games and create their own artwork. Swimming trips to Marshall or Middleburg are scheduled a couple of times a week. The camp opens the third week in June and continues until the second week of August. Field trips include excursions to Kings Dominion, the Smithsonian museums and ball games. Counselors (one per 10 children) are mostly college students, said Wiley, but assistant counselors are welcomed with open arms to volunteer for the program. (“It looks great on a college resume,” stressed Wiley.) Parents may call Kim at 364-3886 or Wiley at 253-7441. Wiley said there is a minimal fee to cover expenses, but scholarships are available. “Come on and see us,” he said. “It’s dynamic place. There are a lot of happy kids there.” / V ACADEMIC CLASSES FOR AGES 4-18 • Driver's Education • SAT Prep I & II • Story & Craft Time • Computer I, II & III (Fun computer projects) • Art I, II, III, IV, V & VI • Equestrian I (Intro to horses for beginners) II-A & II-B (An overview of horse sports in VA) III (Broodmares St babies) IV (Stable management) • Young Adventures I (Dinosaurs St fossils) II (Reptiles St amphibians) III (Farm animals St pets) IV (Wildlife St endangered species) V (Insects St spiders) VI (Pond life St birds/swimming) VII (Chemical reactions/swimming) VIII (Solar system) IX (The human body) • American Government • American History • World Literature • Discover the Rain Forest Session 1 & II i • Under the Sea • Geometry • Spanish • French • French Fun • Study Skills I & II • Building Creative Ideas (And other fun stuff!) • Hands-On Math • Creepy Crawly Creatures • Art Appreciation for Children • Fun with Facts • Folk Tales from Around the World All high school level courses meet state summer school requirements. Call Paul Horgan For Information & Details —Call today:— ATHLETIC CAMPS FOR AGES 5-18 • Coerver Soccer • Britannia Soccer I, II, III, IV & V • Highland Soccer • Basketball I, II & III • Baseball I & II • Outdoor Explorer's Camp I & II • Outdoor Leadership Camp • Sportsfeast I & II • Field Hockey • Fly Fishing • Volleyball ► Cheerleading • Lacrosse i »Tennis I, II, III & IV ' * Tournament Tennis Prep Call Gary Leake For Information & Details 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 20186 • upper school vuice • p>4U 349-9389 • Fax: (5401 347-5860 e-mail: highland@mnsinc.com • Web Site: http://www.monumental.com/highldhs/ \

Kids act like they’re having fun Times Newspapers File Photo SMALL STARS: Mykal Kvenberg, director of the Fauquier Community Theater Camp for kids, also directed children in ‘Roar of the Greasepaint’ for FCT. ^ The Fauquier County Parks & Recreation ^ ^ Department is qearinq up for a Discount Tickets for Busch Gardens & Kings Dominion are now available at the Main office in Warrenton, Marshall Community Center and Vint Hill Village Green Community Center! • Swim • Pretty Me • American Red Certification Contact NEW at Vint Hill Village Green Community Center this summer. Try one of our KIPS COMMUNITY CAMPS! • Racquet Sports Camp • Art Camp Beyond! • Kinder Music Village • Don't forget to look for our dynamic DAY TRIP to Hershey Park! Contact Rita at 347-6894 for details! Earth Fest'99 itC.r.C.-.vket; Pirk. Sunday Apn i By Chuck Backhaus Times Newspapers Staff Writer Up until the end of the prehistoric age, sending your child off to summer camp meant one thing: They would be spending time in a dusty log cabin with 30-40 other campers, where their days would be filled with camp classics like hiking, swimming and home sickness. But no more; a veritable cottage industry has been built around camps that cater specifically to your child’s individual tastes and aptitudes. If your child has a hankering to be the next Meryl Streep, Robert Deniro or Steven Speilberg, they may attend one of two musical theater camps that are sponsored by the folks at the Fauquier Community Theatre. Current FCT President Niki Thompson said that the camps are not only fun but they are also excellent forums for expression, and, as well, they act as a feeder system for the FCT. “Its wonderful to have kids that are ready to go. Some of the campers become so polished that it blows you away,” Thompson. The two camps are held in August. One is for ages 7 to 9, and the other is for ages 10 and over. The FCT sponsors the events but they are actually run by the Kvenberg’s, Mykal and Sabine of the M&S Studio of the Performing Arts in Warrenton. Mykal specializes in choreography and acting, and Sabine concentrates on voice (she worked as film dubber), drama and dance instruction. The husband and wife team hails from Germany and their theatrical resumes span the globe. They met while Mykal was the director/choreographer for the Aldiana acting company in Germany. The two went on to New York where they worked on several productions including “Me and My Girl” and “Anything Goes.” FCT CAMPS What: Summer Musical Theater Camp 1999; sponsored by the Fauquier Community Theatre. The camp explores the following: Jazz and ballet, theatre dance, acting, scene study, improvisation, stage make-up, group vocal training, song repertory, audition techniques and some aspects of production Where: M&S Studio of the Performing Arts in Warrenton, 341-7711. When: The senior camp for ages 10 and over is held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 9-20; the junior camp is held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 23-27. How Much: The senior camp fee is $275 before May 15, $295 afterward; the junior camp is $130 before May 15, $150 afterward. Big Finish: The juniors will perform the original musical “Look What We Can Do,” and the seniors are rumored to be doing a production of “Annie.” The end-of-camp performances are open to the public and are held at the FCT Theatre on Vint Hill Farm Station. £ Kastie Greens Golf Club _._ (Good for One 1/2 Hour j L Lesson with Pro j Cwith Purchase of 1/2 | Hour Lesson ; One coupon per golfer. Expires 7/30/99 -1 11446 Rogues Road, Midland, VA Call 540-788-4410 for general info & tee times.

History comes alive By Brian Minter Times Newspapers Staff Writer The springs of culture often well up from beneath asphalt, and a trip to the big city with a carload of kids might be worth the aggravation if everyone learns something. Some people might not be willing to make the trip into Washington D.C., especially if they’re commuters who fight the traffic to work. But the nation’s capitol has plenty to offer for a parent in need of educational (and free) entertainment for their kids. The Smithsonian Institution offers children’s programs at almost all of their museums, according to a museum spokeswoman, including workshops on art and music for parents and kids at the Hirschom Museum of Art, educational programs at the children’s Discovery Theater and a children’s tour of the American Museum of Art. Ann Bay, author of “A Kid’s Guide to the Smithsonian” recommends two of her personal favorite activities: • Hands-on history at the American History Museum. “They have everything from rope-making to riding one of those big-wheeled bicycles to unpacking the trunk of a little girl that lived in colonial New England,” said Bay. She assures parents their kids will enjoy themselves. •Hands-on giant bugs at the Natural History Museum, featuring an insect zoo. “It’s a very popular place for parents to bring their kids,” said Bay. “They have daily tarantula feedings.” They also let giant cockroaches the size of softballs walk on your arm. (Right there on your actual arm.) For information on any of the Smithsonian’s summer activities for kids, call the main information number at (202) 357-2627. For county residents who want FCCC SuitwKer fin School-Aged Camps Grades Kg-4th Teens Camp Grades 5-7 Ljpen registration oegins May lutn at 9a.m. at FCCC's main office! For more information call us 540-347-6970 A children’s tour of Fredericksburg is fun and educational. w /1 i \ iiniet* 1'iowapd^oia uiapniuiviiii oiubb something closer to home, especially those from Fauquier’s southern end, Fredericksburg is less than an hour’s drive away. Lura Hill, with Fredericksburg’s office of tourism, recommends a children’s walking tour of the historic city. Maps and brochures outlining the tour are available by calling (540) 372-1216, or stopping by the visitor’s center in downtown Fredericksburg. The walking tour features an 18thcentury estate house, the city’s Civil War visitor’s center, an old-timey apothecary shop and all sorts of stuff related to George Washington. And Carol Smith, with the Fredericksburg Area Museum, said her staff is planning activities for children and parents all summer. Call 371-3837. Copperfield Farr Summer Day Riding Camp July 5th - July 10th, 1999 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.' )ay ^ w For Children ages 7 and up. Bring your pony for the week and learn all aspects of horse care and riding. Activities will include riding lessons, demonstrations and field trips. The week will end with a pony swim and Horse show. Space is limited so call soon! Carron Smith (540) 364-4852 Don't let your child miss out on this fabulous opportunity! New Cooling System l list oiled Open Bowling through the Summer Afternoon Specials for All Ages Special Rates in the Afternoon 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Special Rates for Birthday Parties, Church Groups and Civic Organizations. Warrenton Lanes 272 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA 347-2300 4*71 Sudley Rd. toft. W? tS> Preschool Catharpin, VA MX41 In Catharpin NOW OPEN! Agea 4 weeks to MM yearn Open 4 a.m. • fe:)0 p.m. Call now for more Information! • (7*3) 7*3-1410 Now accepting registrations for Stammer Camp and Fall Call for Summer Flex Schedule! "Dedicated To Today's Youth" 365 West Shirley Ave. Warrenton, VA 20186 347-7697

Vint Hill ready for summer Parks Department makes ‘best use’ of facilities In an effort to take greater advantage of the facilities available at Vint Hill, the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department is planning a number of youth activity camps this summer. “The county is very lucky to have a facility like this one,” says Karen Sheetz, park manager at Vint Hill. “We’re trying to do the best we can to make the best use of this. ... We’re going to be really busy this summer.” The Vint Hill facility is the focus of Fauquier Parks and Rec activities for the county’s eastern region. “The department decided to break out our programs into regions, to better respond to the needs of different parts of the county,” Sheetz says. (Marshall Community Center represents the county’s northern region, Crockett Park the southern region and the department’s office on Culpeper Street in Warrenton the central region.) The emphasis at Vint Hill, Sheetz says, is on putting the former military base facilities to their best use. A bicycle camp, organized in association with Child Health Associates for ages 6 to 12, is planned for June 21-25. Other camps tentatively scheduled include an art camp (late June or early July), dance camp (mid-July), a drama camp focusing on Shakespeare, and sports camps focusing on basketball (early August) and racquet sports. “We’re still working to firm up the dates for some of these camps,” Sheetz said. Summer camp for persons with disabilities ages 13 and older are slated for June 28-July 2 at Crockett Park and August 2-9 at Vint Hill. A day trip to Hershey Park in Pennsylvania is tentatively scheduled for the end of July, Sheetz said. It’s for all ages, including children accompanied by an adult. For information about summer camp programs at Vint Hill, call 3476894. JTovernight/day summer J EQUESTRIAN CAMP INDOOR/OUTDOOR ARENAS 8 SESSIONS YOUTH 5-16 YRS. PRIVATELY OWNED SHOW HORSES Week long programs/Uaximum 12 campers TWo lessons dally, clinics, field trips, horse shows Arts, crafts, swimming and much morel Kristy Willwerth 7769 Piccadilly Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 Ay' (540) 349-2026 kwillwer©monumental.com an &&Z : Sf fr* posse-v? Times Newspapers File Photo MAKE A SPLASH: Open pool time gives families a chance to cool off together. FAST times start in June Looking to get your youngsters into the swim of things this summer? Fauquier Area Swim Team (FAST) will BeUe lieo Day Can l Active Outdoor Fun For Boys & Girls 6-1 3 • Swimming • Excursions • Informal Sports Arts & Crafts Juve 2-wee Sessions , |June 14-Aug. 20 Transportation from Arms!* WoMng**. Sperryville, Culpeper, Madison . Open Sun # May 2 & Sat., June 5 • 2-4 p.m. 353 F.T. Valley Rd., Sperryville ^ (5401987-9748 / offer a number of programs at its Vint Hill facility: Swim lessons Summer swim lessons will start June 21, with new sessions starting every two weeks (July 5, July 19 and Aug. 2). There is a morning session running from 9 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday sessions from 9 a.m. to noon will begin July 10. Lessons for infants through age 3 run 30 minutes and cost $30. Lessons for ages 3 through 6 also run 30 minutes and cost $40. Lessons for ages 6 and over run 45 minutes and cost $60. Swim team The FAST summer swim team will begin practice June 1 and competition will run through July 31. Practices are Monday through Friday, with meets held every Saturday, starting June 19. Cost for one swimmer is $80 plus fund raising; two swimmers, $128 plus fund raising; three swimmers, $168 plus fund raising; four or more, $200 plus fund raising. Members of previous FAST competitive teams get a 10 percent discount when they sign up. Pool passes Passes for access to the FAST facility at Vint Hill are now on sale at a 10 percent discount through May 1. The FAST pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Cost, without the discount, is $160 for an individual pass, $270 for a couple and $325 for a family. For more information about FAST programs, call 349-4858.

TURN THE PAGE: At seminars sponsored by Parent Advocates of Gifted Education (Page), arts and crafts are only part of the fun. Classes include karate, theater, cooking, tumbling and how to be a clown. Times Newspapers Staff Photos/R.B. Gassie ‘Super seminars’ offer wide variety By Dan Lowrey Times Newspapers Staff Writer The wide variety of activities and the short duration of the classes has made “super summer seminars” one of the more popular summer programs for Fauquier children. The week-long seminars are open to children age four through seventh grade. Sponsored by Parent Advocates for Gifted Children, the sessions are conducted by teachers, parents and local business people. Last year 28 local teachers and more than 270 children took part in the program, according to organizer Susan Christy. “The kids love it and the teachers love it and the parents love it because the kids love it,” Christy said. The group will “take over” Taylor Middle School for the week-long program, running June 28 to July 2. Classes last one hour each and involve games, music, exercise, sci- i ence, art and age-specific activities. i There’s story-time for preschoolers < and basketball and soccer and theater exercises for the older kids. There’s 1 also a class where students can learn 1 about the ocean. Previous years’ activities have Page classes What: Super summer seminars for children Who: All children age 4 through seventh grade Where: Taylor Middle School When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 28 to July 2 Cost: $45 for the first student and $40 for additional students Sponsor: Parent Advocates for Gifted Children Contact: Susan Christy at 3492077 ncluded Tae Kwon Do, clown workihops, gymnastics, Indian studies and :ritical thinking and puzzles. “There’s a wide variety of activiies,” Christy said. And they change rom year to year. See PAGE, Page 15 June 17-26 Noises Off by >>cfaa Ffyn Stun tha evening wHh a BrtHati acting company and am ay th. backataga acrid of a gmaMaal ptcduodon where oarytMng that cai go wrong, dean From mlaaad ankancaa and dronkan actcm to cheatin' loaam and mMakan Mammae. «Waaa Mframaia a Mia eecm-wha happana batdnd Hw aoanaa can aomadmaa be a lot man entertainin' Mien edict liapptm an the atagal July 15-25 FREDERICKSBURG have a Isuqh of 1\m... Enjoy two musicals')nd on* comedy for only $331 Subscribers enjoy priority seating and great prices! Complete this order form or charge your subscription by phone—540/654-1124! Name Address_ City_ State Zip. Phone _# of subscriptions * $33 = Order handling fee J/mi! 9meat to Up imp pnfuuuutmiUematru a/iv £ affardaiU m my amtmtumly My contribution: $ Total Payment Endoaod $ □I am endoang s check payet* to FrednicMiurg Thssks Company □Chaigs His Ml amount to my credit cant. Q VISA □ MasterCard Account Number__ Exp OsM Signature__ Mail to: FnedrridksPitrg Theatre Company I, 1301 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 23401-5358 Plm,ea*im“df •i’lrnuiOmiMe murks* fiw the rttum cf your hduU (burkmu?Cell54m*-M4m4d^ Upe fg

Horse camps mean fun & learning By Betsy Parker Times Newspapers Staff Writer “There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” It has been attributed to many, quoted by multitudes of hardened horsemen to define that mystical aura surrounding horses and the human bond with them. To the budding rider, it is a mantra that fits. Practice makes perfect, and one way to achieve the most bang for the buck in horsedom is to compress months of weekly lessons into an intensive summer camp experience. Young hopefuls can select from a plethora of area stables and farms that offer weekend, week-long and longer programs. Many stables also offer adult camps; some include accommodations for a “spa-style” experience while others are strictly day camps. Most area stables cater to beginner riders who do not own their own horse. School horses are available for both riding lessons and hands-on horsemanship classes. Other camp programs are designed for intermediate or advanced riders who may have their own horse. Some of those camps also offer overnight stabling or turn-out for camp horses in addition to accommodations for the rider. Most instruction programs can take the rider from the very first horse experience through the more advanced levels of horsemanship. Following is a sampling of available area programs. There are many more than are listed; call your neighborhood stable to check on summer camp sessions if it is not listed here. • Lucky Drive Ranch, Catlett. Lucky Drive owners Mary and Ed Hawley specialize in western riding and games, but they can cater to English-style young riders too. (540) 788-9959. E-mail luckydrive@aol.com. • Main Tree Farm, Leesburg. Owner-instructor Beth Newman deStanley is a champion hunt seat rider who can instruct riders of all levels in a wide variety of disciplines. (703) 777-8341. Website: www.hometown.aol.com/maintree. E-mail maintree@aol.com. • Win Green, Rhoadsville. This is a specialty three-day event training farm with instructors that can teach in all English-style disciplines. Win Green offers residential youth and adult camps, with accommodations and stabling. (540) 854-6770. • Paper Chase Farms, Middleburg. This stable specializes in hunter-jumper hunt seat equitation, and owner Joseph Keusch is also master of the Fairfax Hunt. A variety of intensive lesson programs are available. (540) 687-5255. See HORSE, Page 15 Times Newspapers File Photo IT’S LOVE: Equestrian summer camps can be the start of a beautiful friendship. Boys and Girls Club of Fauquier 1 Summer Programs Starts: Monday July 5th until Friday August 20th Hours: Where: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.rn. Tentative (Monday through Friday) Taylor Middle School Activities: Outdoor games and recreation Cookouts j Field trips (members will be required to pay for cost of trip) 2 Educational Programs * Arts and Crafts Sports Leagues Clinics and Special Events Field Trips: Splashdown Water Park > Prince William Baseball Game Kings Dominion Swimming Manassas Battlefield For more information, call 349-8890. Regular school hours end on Friday, June 11th. I The Boxwood School and Summer Day Camp wishes to thank the parents in Warrenton and Fauquier County for their confidence in us, the David P. Coffin family, as we celebrate on June 14th to July 16th, the 27th Annual “Learning By Doing” Montessori Experience with Gardening, Swimming, ' Carpentry, Drawing, etc. Directress, Elizabeth G. Coffin Registration Open Year-Round Children aged 3-9 507 Winchester Street, Warrenton, Virginia (540) 347-1679 »•* t I hautngi by WmOmip utui Dattti Coffin sis Won’t you join us... WarrentonFauquier Jaycees In an environment that fosters true friendship, we offer the best opportunity for volunteerism, leadership development & community service to men and women 21-39 years of age. Call 347-6550for information.

4-H: It’s 4 the energetic This is a reprise of a story that ran previously in the Times-Democrat. The author is still recovering from 4-H camp. By Robin Earl Times Newspapers Staff Writer Alleluia. I have returned from the land of the perennially perky. My six-year-old daughter and I spent the weekend at a family 4-H event. We were Cloverbuds for two days and we survived. Silly songs, hand signs, Native American tribal rituals, swarms of gnats and camp food were all conquered successfully. Actually, the dynamics of the weekend were very interesting. Upon our arrival Friday night, Katie was, shall we say, “overstimulated.” “Out of her mind” with excitement is another way to put it. She dragged me all around camp, showing me every classroom, bathroom and dead bug she remembered from her winter weekend as a Cloverbud (without me). Orientation consisted of necessary announcements and the introduction of the seven happiest people I had ever seen — the camp staff. They were so bouncy, I was afraid they might injure themselves. The counselors threw themselves into spreading their fervor. They coerced the children and their parents into singing songs and other excesses. I found myself struggling to retain my dignity as I was asked to pretend I was a squirrel and “shake my bushy tail.” How humiliating. I made a major effort that first night to let go of my inhibitions. I was unsuccessful. My fellow inmates, however, seemed to have no trouble finding their inner child. Katie and I (and five other parent/child pairs) were assigned to the Delaware tribe. Our counselor encouraged us to yell the loudest, make the straightest lines when waiting to enter the “campfire circle,” and in general, show the most spirit. I don’t think I won any points for my enthusiasm. I was still holding onto my cynicism through breakfast on Saturday and into the morning nature hike. Katie didn’t notice me much. She and her bunkmate became friends on sight, and she loved every activity we tried. ' Somewhere before lunch, though, I began to notice a change in myself. I was the first in line for everything. I was defending the attributes of the Delaware tribe to other natives. I learned all the words to the songs and chants. I was disappointed when Katie and I weren’t elected co-Big Chiefs: Suddenly, I realized it. I was having fun — in spite of myself. The natural buoyancy of the staff and the other campers was infectious, and I had caught the bug. I was a tree in our tribe’s skit; I happily labored to make leaf prints on a Tshirt; we played sea monster games in the pool. Oh, yes, Katie was there too. Unfortunately, just as I was approaching the height of my fun curve, inose arouna me were crasmng. ine oppressive heat, the insects and the sheer energy expended were taking a toll on my fellow campers. At the Saturday night campfire, I was hoping it would go on for a couple more hours. The youngest campers were falling asleep in their exhausted parents’ arms. The kids were universally hot and cranky and the grownups were checking their watches. Even the indomitable staff looked a little frayed around the edges. It had been a great weekend for everyone, but it was time to head back to real life. Katie and I sang “Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore” on the car ride home. After our third chorus, I was still going strong, but my daughter said, “Mommy, I think I just want to rest now, OK?” (It was her way of asking, “Can we stop being so happy now, Mom?”) I smoothed her pigtails and replied, “Ok honey, but you have to sing ‘Cornin’ ‘Round the Mountain’ with me later.” She smiled indulgently. I think Katie may be getting too mature for Cloverbud camp. Ill just have to go by myself next summer. 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(540) 349-4098 -mail: GetHerbal@aol.com 4-H Camps this summer 4- H summer camps explore a number of activities and interests and are offered at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal. • Wilderness Adventure: Ironman I Trip for ages 13-17, held June 20-24; cost is $170*/$ 190 • 4-H Junior Camp for ages 9-13, held June 27 to July 1. • Wilderness Adventure: Backpacking Trip for ages 13-17, held June 27 to July 1; cost is $150/$170 • Shooting Education Camp for ages 9-12, held June 27 to July 1; cost is $155*/$175 • Wilderness Adventure: Beginning Caving Trip for ages 1317, held July 4-8; cost is $160*/$180 • Horse Camp for ages 9-13, held July 4-8; cost is $160*/$180 • Parent/Child Cloverbud for ages 5- 6 and parent, held July 16-18; cost is $100*/$ 120 •Wilderness Adventure: Whitewater Rafting Trip for ages 13-17, held July 18-22; cost is $320*/$340 • Wilderness Adventure: Canoeing/Climbing Trip for ages 13-17, held Aug. 1-5; cost is $185*/$205 • Wilderness Adventure: Ironman II Trip for ages 13-17, held Aug. 812; cost is $180*/$200 • Fall Cloverbud Weekend for ages 7-8, held Nov. 19-21; cost is $45 *early-bird registration Registration is being taken now. For each camp, children must reach the minimum age between Oct. 1, 1998 and Sept. 30, 1999. For more information and registration forms, call the Fauquier Extension Office at 3417950, or stop by at 24 Pelham St., Warrenton. Are You Ready for the Challenge? CANADIAN W1LDE.RNE.SS FISHING CAMPS Co-ed Ages 10-17 Round-trip transportation from Warrenton included. For brochure with details Call 937-TASC or i 1 -800-296-8272 ^ TASC for TEENS 5439 Countryside Circle, Jeffersonton, VA 22724 . FRESTA VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Summer Activities Strings Camp Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass r August 2-6 August 9-13 August 16-20 Advanced Strings Intermediate Strings Beginning Strings Grades 7-12 Grades 4-6 New Players Cost: $50/wcek Time: 8:00-1:00 p.m. For further information, please call (540) 364-1929

WAKEFIELD SCHOOL The Plains, VA © I Adventure Camps ^ for agee 4- to adult \ _ 1 Sports Camps : . Educational and Enrichmen Programs/ with sports, fun, education, enrichment...and adventure! CALL (540) 253-5393 for a brochure. Horse From Page 13 • Rowe Sport Horses, Calverton. Mike and Ava Rowe teach hunterjumper style riding as well as other English disciplines. (540) 788-1459. • Amber Hill Farm, Rhoadsville. Amber Hill teachers can instruct riders in western, English, hunt seat, dressage, games and all other riding styles. Adult and youth residential camps are offered throughout the summer. (540) 854-6136. • MadCap Farm, The Plains. In addition to a registered therapeutic riding program, MadCap offers adult and youth lesson programs. (540) 2535606. • Lin-Ann Farm, Haymarket. LinAnn hosts a series of hunter shows throughout the summer, with instruction in hunt seat equitation offered as well. (703) 255-2535. Members of area pony clubs can take part in a range of summer instruction opportunities: call the regional office at (703) 581-1701 or call your area pony club directly: • Middleburg-Orange County Pony Club. (540) 554-8671. • Casanova-Warrenton Pony Club. (540) 364-3081. • Blue Ridge Hunt Pony Club. (540) 955-4436. • Loudoun Hunt Pony Club. (703) 777-8776. • Old Rag Pony Club. (540) 6357197. Some other area stables that offer summer instruction include: • Cedar Ridge Farm, Woodbridge. (703) 594-3512. • Oak Ridge Stables, Bristow. (703) 594-3512. • Fairview Stables, Haymarket. (703) 754-7644. • Quantico Marine Corps Base Stable, Quantico. (703) 784-2930. • Stonehedge-Corklyn Stables, Middleburg. (703) 327-4002. Page From Page 12 Jane Herst, whose son participated in the program for several years, praised the seminars and their short length, which leaves plenty of time for kids to enjoy the nice summer weather. “You still have time to do what you want with your summer,” she said. “It’s really a successful program.” Christy said the group will begin advertising for the camp in May with flyers at libraries and supermarkets. Elna McMann, who helped start the program more than a decade ago when PAGE was called Gateways Parent Organization, said “it gives me a real tingle to know it’s still going on “I think there’s a real need for it. It’s extremely well done and professional without lasting all summer,” said McMann, owner of g. Whillikers toys and book store in Warrenton. McMann recalled how volunteers where uncertain how successful the program would be the first year it started. But when the first class of about 60 children “burst” through the doors, “we were all close to tears that they were all so happy,” she said. “It’s such a rewarding thing to do.” Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Executive Editor/General Manager: John Toler Assistant General Manager: Barbara Norris Managing Editor: Robin Earl Writers: George Rowand, Chuck Schilken, Betsy Parker, Brian Minter, Chuck Backhaus, Dan Lowrey, Robin Earl, John Lewis Pitts Advertising Manager: Kathleen Keller Advertising Representatives: Pam Symington, Dawn Martin, Cathy Carlton, Kathy Mills Production: Kim Gross, Denise Tate, Cindy Goff, Candy Howland ■ Call: (540) 347-4222 E-mail: ftdeditor@timespapers.com Write: Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188 Issue Date: April 21, 1999 On the cover: Stephanie Brownell is the centerpiece, playing on the playground at Central Elementary School. Cover Photos: R.B. Gassie, Yayoi Ayukawa, Kim Gross Cover Design: R.B. Gassie

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