Rappahannock News, May 5, 1999

122st Year ... No. 18 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Emergency Planning Committee to meet The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet Wednesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. Interested residents are invited to attend. Discussed will be update to Emergency Operating Plan and Y2K preparedness. Copies of the plan are available at the Magistrate’s Office, 675-2315. Garden Club to offer scholarship The Rappahannock County Garden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four year college or university. $1,000 will be given the first year with $500 in the second year. An applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home-schooled or other schools), be accepted at an accredited four year school, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended by three non-relative residents of Rappahannock County. Applications for the grant are available at the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High school or from Mrs. H.B. Wood, 987-8886. The deadline for returning the applications is May 24, 1999. “Blue Ridge to the Bay” program set Ragged Mountain Resource Center’s “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Speaker Series presents: “Insights into Our Local Plant Diversity” featuring Professor Woodward Bousquet and students, Environmental Studies Program, Shenandoah University. The political boundary between the counties of Rappahannock and Culpeper is firmly drawn. However, local plants and animals cross this line in the Blue Ridge foothills freely. Not only do species from the two counties mix, the foothills area is a zone where mountain species meet those from the Piedmont. The result is what scientists call biodiversity, which simply means an unusually high number of different kinds of animals and plants. Dr. Bousquet and six of his undergraduate students in the Environmental Studies Program at Shenandoah University recently completed austudy of plants at Hawkridge Farms, a privately-owned parcel of land off Route 522. Their study is the subject of a presentation entitled “Insights into Our Local Biodiversity,” to be held at the Rappahannock County Library on Friday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. HappenfttmJn Rappahannock • Rappahannock School Board meeting, Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School Library. • Washington Town Council (nesting, Wednesday, May 12 at 7;30 p.m. at the Town Hall. P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) On the wing Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The azaleas and rhododendrons, in full bloom at Long Mountain Nursery, attract all types of visitors to the home and business of Richard and Sandra Antony. Children invited to participate BY THERESA LIGHT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Headwaters (The Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation) is now recruiting rising middle and high school students to participate in their exciting summer program called “Heart-Cries of a Captive People.” Public, Private and Home schooled students are welcome and encouraged to participate in this program. Headwaters is sponsoring two assemblies on Thursday, May 20 to give parents and students an idea of what “Heart-Cries” is all about. The first assembly will take place at 12 at Rappahannock County Elementary School, and the second at 2 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. Featured performers will be the Albemarle/Monticello High School Step team. This group has brought audiences as far away as the Caribbean to their feet with their military-style rhythm dancing. Special thanks goes to the Curriculum Enrichment Committee for providing the funds to bring this group to Rappahannock County. Also performing at these assemblies will be a quartet of saxophonists from our own high school band and a well known public speaker who is herself a high school student from Prince William County. Headwaters’ summer program, “Heart-Cries of a Captive People,” will include the following elements: 1. Step: Students will learn to “step” or to combine the precise movements of military drill and the fluid rhythms of dance. The best part is that they will be learning to step from other students, members of the Liberty High School Step Team will be their teachers. 2. Song: Students will learn lively Spirituals and Gospel songs which will go along with the stepping. 3. Public Speaking: Some students will be reciting the words of slaves which will add to the depth and emotion of each song. 4. Enrichment: An African American studies teacher from a neighboring county will be providing excellent programs during 30 minute rehearsal breaks. Rehearsals for “Heart-Cries” will be each Tuesday and Wednesday morning between June 22 and July 14 and performances will be the week of July 19. School bus transportation will be provided to and from rehearsals. As you can see, there is something for everyone in this summer program. If you’d like more information about either the demonstration assemblies or the summer program “Heart-cries of a Captive People,” or if you would like to make a donation to Headwaters for this project, please call Theresa Light at 987-9523. School addition plans discussed BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Jeff Chambers, representing Hayes Large Architects, discussed plans for the Rappahannock County High School addition last Thursday evening. He was heard by an audience consisting of fewer members of the taxpaying public-at-large than school officials. Chambers provided graphic and •verbal descriptions of nigh school plans and athletic field improvements. He touched on construction schedules, and responded to the few questions asked from the audience. Chambers noted that the site survey has been completed, and so the final RCHS footprint is in hand. He described the extended bus loop and pointed out the new faculty and student parking lots, and discussed the classroom layout and the conversion of the baseball .field to a physical education field complex. The current economic climate is such that “school construction bids are coming in all over the place,” said Chambers. In preparing construction bid documents, Hayes Large is taking full advantage of alternate bid options to provide flexibility so that the project can be brought in within budget. Each new classroom, for example, is designed with a folding wall svstem that can be used to divide the space, but if the bids are too high, an alternative bid is requested that eliminates the internal folding wall but retains the mounting structure. Similarly, the base bid on the physical education field includes simple dugouts, and an alternate bid is requested that eliminates them. The field bid also includes an alternate that adds a small field house/restroom facility. Regarding construction schedules, Chambers remarked that the physical education field bid documents are being expedited, should be available in mid-May, and a contract let in July. The physical education field bid has been separated so that local bidders can have an opportunity to participate in the project. Should the schedules be met, seeding will start in the fall, and if Mother Nature cooperates, the field should be ready for play in the Spring of next year. There is a bid alternate for sod in lieu of seed and, if that bid is acceptable, then springtime use of the field will be assured. Superintendent David Gangel asserted that it was his intent to have the field up and ready for baseball next spring, regardless of the alternate selected. The school construction contract should also be let by July, 1999 with construction completed by spring of next year. The facility will be student-ready for the 2000-2001 school year. Site work, including excavating and parking lot grading, should be complete by the end of this summer. Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs PLANS READY: High school addition and new student parking areas on he RCHS site plan were presented to the public on Thursday evening. School budget approved By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting May 3. Main issues addressed were the school budget, and a draft of a new ordinance dealing with communications towers. Also discussed were the proposed Miller subdivision; new office space for county agencies; and the performance agreement with the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. All five members were present, as were County Administrator John McCarthy, County Attorney Peter Luke and Clerk Diane Bruce. School Budget School superintendent Dr. David Gangel spoke to the board about the proposed school budget for 1999/2000. He commented that the school board was attempting to improve schools while preventing substantial increases in costs. Gangel asked for approval of the school budget, which was $7,841,232, and bottom line authority to make amendments as needed. Board members had issues with certain items. Among them were per-student costs, which have risen over to $7000, and administrative salaries. Board chairman “Pete” Estes pointed out to the public that the supervisors have nothing to do with setting salaries for anyone within the school system. Board member Roger Welch noted that he has received comments from people who feel that the county has a” runaway school budget.” Likewise, Mike Massie pointed out that the school budget had increased by $1.6 million 1997. See BOARD, Page A8 Crime in the county Two larcenies lead this week’s crime report. On the night of April 25, four hanging baskets were taken from Ivan Hall’s Roadside Stand. In a separate incident, a garden tiller was taken sometime between the evening of April 23 and the morning of April 26 from a residence on Crest Hill Road in Flint Hill. Investigations are ongoing for both incidents. Speeders caught Complaints about speeding motorcyclists near Flint Hill have resulted in the arrest of two persona over the weekend. One motorcycle was clocked at over 70 mph and the other at more than 60 mph. Michael Lauterbach, 42, of Marshall, and another person who was not identified were arrested. Capt. Jeffrey Brown of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office apprehended and charged the alleged speeders. School incidents It was reported that three or four shots were fired in the vicinity of Rappahannock Elementary School last week. The sound of shots outside caused concern for school personnel, who called the Sheriff's Office. Upon investigation, it was discovered that a resident in the area was shooting at groundhogs. Captain Brown is investigating three juvenile students at Rappahannock High School for possible charges involving possession of tnha^ products and drug paraphernalia One student may also be charged with possession of marijuana. The incident occurred on the morning of April 30. On the afternoon of April 30, Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37 year-old female and charged her with public intoxication. The subject arrived at the elementary school to pick un a child School staff noticed her intoxicated state, and immediately contacted the Sheriff’s Office.

Red belly, red head, red eyes - this bird has it all [Editor’s note: This is the first half of a two-part story on the habits and habitat of the Red-bellied Woodpecker.] Of all the unsuitable and misleading common names of birds, surely the Red-bellied Woodpecker is in the lead. The 8 1/2-inch bird does have a reddish wash on his belly though it is hard to see and is far from a dominant feature. The top of the head and nape of the male’s neck is a brilliant scarlet, the female also sports brilliant red coloring but it is limited to the back of her head and neck. Her forehead is a handsome shade of gray and she has a touch of red at the base of her bill. Those striking features, combined with the “zebra,” black and white marking on the bird’s back and wings, result in a woodpecker of startling beauty. No matter how many times this woodpecker lands on the feeder, I am always struck by the exuberant pattern of its colors. Often I have had conversations that start with a comment from a beginning bird All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott watcher: “I saw a red-headed woodpecker today (or at my feeder, or on a tree trunk).” My response: “I think you saw a Red-bellied Woodpecker.” “It had a red head.” (And, most likely they add, “I didn’t see any red on its belly.”) This response is often made with a certain testiness; clearly I have questioned the observer’s ability to see accurately. “The red on the belly is hard to see but it’s there.” “Why don’t they call it a Red-headed Woodpecker?” “Because another bird has that name. The Red-headed Woodpecker’s "head is red all over and it’s a deeper color.” (This is usually followed by a comment, or mini-lecture, regarding the rareness of this CONGRATULATIONS TO 1999 TFR WINNERS Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad for collecting 470 bags • Potluck Picnic & Awards Get-Together Sat., May 22nd at John Kiser's 4 p.m. “1 Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannock 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: S^pahamwck Nous, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: . ■ 7 7>; Old Address: The Rappahannock Nira* (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. bird because of competition for nesting cavities with the introduced Starling.) An adult Red-bellied Woodpecker also has a brilliant, ruby-red eye. When one lands on my feeder (a plywood platform nailed to a railing outside the kitchen window), he looks around with these red eyes in a belligerent manner, daring any other bird to land near him. The message seems to be: “Want to make something of it?” If another bird approaches too close, the formidable bill is aimed at the interloper. Jays give way to this woodpecker as do Mourning Doves. This aggressive temperament has no doubt served the Red-bellied Woodpecker well in the battle for nesting cavities with Starlings. Whereas the Red-headed Woodpecker population has declined seriously in parts of its range because Starlings have kept them from reproducing themselves, the Red-bellied Woodpecker has maintained healthy populations. Its feistiness has made it a match for Starling persis tence. From the bird feeder, the Red-bellied Woodpecker selects a sunflower seed and flies with it to the great maple in the side yard. There he wedges the seed in a crevice in the bark and whacks at it until he reaches the sweet kernel inside. Then the whole process is repeated. These woodpeckers also visit the suet and feast on Lee Trott’s famous “bird pudding.” At my feeding tray, the female is much more aggressive than the male. At her approach, all birds — Juncos, White-throated Sparrows^ chickadees and titmice 4~ scatter like autumn leaves in a gust of wind. The male’s arrival does not result in such a quick evacuation by other birds. Virginia naturalist John Trott may be reached at P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va, 22747. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RENEWAL JENKINS MOUNTAIN & MASSIE/EXTON AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider renewing the Jenkins Mountain and Massie/Exton Agricultural and Forestal District. The proposed Ordinances for the Districts are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington, VA, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the proposed Ordinance and District, and to make recommendation to the Board Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their regular meeting of Wednesday, May 19, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF WASHINGTON AND WASHINGTON WATER WORKS BUDGETS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Wednesday, May 12, 1999, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Washington, Virginia, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall on Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, there will be a Public Hearing held to consider the adoption of the Town's and Water Work's Budgets for fiscal year 1999-2000. A synopsis of the Budgets is set forth below and a copy of the detailed proposed Budget for fiscal year 1999-2000 is available during normal business hours in the Town Hall at 485 Gay Street and in the Office of the County Administrator of Rappahannock at 290 Gay Street. The final budget will be voted on at the next regularly scheduled Town Council meeting on June 9, 1999 at the Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing on May 12, 1999 and make their views known. , . ^ John C. Bennett Attorney for the Town of Washington Washington, Virginia PROPOSED BUDGETS, TOWN OF WASHINGTON AND WASHINGTON WATER WORKS, FY 1999-2000 Town of Washington WWW Total Income muume. Revenues: Total Income FY 99/00: Expenses: Administration: Capital Expenses: Capital Programs: Capital Reserves: Contributions: Employee Expense: Maintenance: Operations: Professional: Total Expenses FY 99/00: $194,800.00 $194.800.00 $ 23,950.00 $ 2,200.00 $ $ 36,150.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 38,200.00 $ 8,200.00 $ 8,800.00 $ 19,000.00 $151.QQQ,QQ $50,000.00 $5kQQ0,QQ $ 1,600.00 $ - $25,400.00 $26,800.00 $ — $10,450.00 $ 3,950.00 $19,100.00 $ 6,500.00 $93.800.00 $244,800.00 $244,800.00 $ 25,550.00 $ 2,200.00 $ 25,400.00 $ 62,950.00 $ 14,500.00 $ 48,650.00 $ 12,150.00 $ 27,900.00 $ 25,500.00 $244.800.00 Wakefield school notes BY CONNIE LALONDE Admissions Coordinator • A good time was had by all! Wakefield Country Day School sponsored and organized a trip to Kings Dominion on May 1. This event was open to all athletes and club members and about 30 students spent the day riding and rolling to fun. • We are very proud of their grader, Meredith Silek, who placed second at The Virginia Music Teachers Association District Auditions piano competition. This qualifies her for the state competition which will be held in October. •Results from the ninth annual national Mythology Exam are in and eight students have been awarded Pins of Excellence and eight students will receive Certificates of Excellence. This exam tested knowledge about Greek and; Roman gods, goddesses, and' Perseus and Mythological Monsters, as well as the works of Homer and Vergil, African Myths, and native American Myths. • On Friday, April 30 students in Mrs. Nilan’s kindergarten class ventured out to “Kayleigh’s Farm” in Warrenton to go on a guided nature walk identifying many of the flora and fauna. • The varsity lacrosse team continues their awesome wining steak with two recent victories. The first was a game against RMA, which they won 8-5 and the second was against St. James with a final score of 6-0. The girls soccer team also brought home a win on Tuesday, April 27 when they played Highland won 4-2/ However, on Thursday they travelled to Fredericksburg and put in a great effort, but the game ended in a 4-1 loss. - • Congratulations to senior Erin Nilan who was recently recognized by the National Latin Exam Committee for having won a Gold Medal in the National Latin exam for four of the past nve years. • On Wednesday, May 5, the College Counselling department will be hosting an information session for all 9-; 11th grade families to discuss the college application process^ • Dr. Lecke/s ninth grade History class is beginning the study of the “Protestant Reformation” of the early 16th century. As an enrichment activity, the students will take on the task of role playing various representatives of the different Protestant denominations. • “Pennies for the Playground” fundraiser from the fall, children will soon be able to enjoy a climbing structure. This new piece of equipment has arrived and will be installed in the next weeks. • On Tuesday, May 4, students from grades 2, 3, 8 and 9 had a chance to travel 60 miles and take in the architecture that is 4000 miles away. The Byzantine architecture of the Shrine and the recreation of the Roman Catacombs proved to be most aesthetically and historically rewarding. Panther Pause, RCPS briefs BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public Schools • Thanks to the hard work of RCES PTO Playground Committee, chaired by Mrs. Shannon Swain, the first phase of the play ground “rejuvenation” is nearly complete The School Board and PTO match ing to make this project a reality children are loving the new e • Mr. Don Gore, at RC£ Rappahannock Pageant, volunteered his services to the ere# from Bine Ridge Habitat on Saturday as they endeavored to install several pieces of equipment. Mrs. Debbie Hartman made several phone calls on very short notice to get information helpful to the process. We ate grateful for their willing efforts on behalf of our Schools. ¥ • Don’t forget to visit RCES noon between 2:30 and 3 PTO Beanie Baby raffle Hartman or Jimmy President-elect. Grand P: popular bears. Tickets a you may purchase an e just $20. • If you would like to visiting the school, send monev if vou are buvine and phone number, to Hie RCES Office. We will be glad to send your tickets to you. • On May 7 third grade students at RCES will take a field trip to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to see the play “Young Thomas Edison”. They will also be treated to a tour of the Kennedy Center. • Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, is now recruiting rising middle and high school stcidants to participate in their second exciting summer program. On May 20, Theresa Light will host two assemblies sponsored by Headwaters, to give parents and students in grades 6-12 an idea of what this year’s program, “Heart Cries of a Captive People”, is all about. The first assembly will be at RCES at 12 and the second will be at RCHS at 2 p.m. If you have a student in one of the appropriate grades, please plan to attend one of the presentations to learn more about this wonderful opportunity. • Now, for the news we’ve all been awaiting...SOL (Standards of Learning) testing will take place at RCHS during the morning hours from May 4 through May 13. Please encourage your kids to do their best. Being well rested and eating a healthy breakfast each morning will make your child much more comfortable during testing. Less Stress equals Better Test Performance. • The RCES PTO is sponsoring an open house to help parents learn more about the organization and its programs, just prior to the annual RCES spring program , on May 20. Please sign up this year to be part of PTO next year, and, as a bonus, become eligible for a door prize as well. Stay tuned. • RCES parents of K-5 students are invited to volunteer for two easy, but very important activities: First grade teachers are needed to help Spring program on Tuesday 3:30 to 5 p.m. parents are needed to help the Science Fair on Sunday after23. If we have enough assistance, take an hour or so. Call Jan -8259 or 937-5718 if you can of these events, will take place on Friday, Captain Jeff Brown of the Office has spent this event. will need a few volunand backs to help set day. If you can assist way, call Jan Makela has been year, thanks to and CASE After School offered again would like is scheduled for at the Bowling Front Royal. The by the After Prom Dominion Health Club. We of gratitude to Captain Jeff Mrs. Susan Fox, Ms. Susan Payne, and a tremendous group of volunteer parents for making this special night possible for our kids. Parents serving on the After Prom Party committee are Mrs. Mel Paratore, Mrs. Linda Torrance, Mrs. Kathryn Gangel, Mrs. Dannette Opseth, Mrs. Linda Yowell, Ms. Gail Phillips, Ms. Cathy Bigelow, Mrs. Nancy Buckholtz, Mrs. Donna Oliver and Mrs. Sherry Pace. • If you haven’t marked your calendars for the following RCHS events, please take this opportunity to do so now. • May 20 RCHS Career Day • May 217 p.m. RCHS Band Concert • May 22 7 p.m. RCHS Student Variety Show • May 23 6 p.m. Senior Banquet, graduating seniors only • May 26 7 p.m. RCHS- Athletic Recognition • May 27 7 p.m. RCHS Choral Concert. • Without mothers and grandmothers there wouldn’t be students for us to teach, nurture, fret over, care about, share with. Thanks and happy Mother’s Day to all of our RCPS moms.

Photo courtesy of United States Air Force Air Force Band Coming The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will present a memorable evening of musical entertainment at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Thursday, May 13.'The program, sponsored by the Rappahannock News, begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The band will present an exciting program of traditional classics, rousing marches, contemporary selections, a featured soloist and patriotic music. The 60 professional musicians are proud of their accomplishments and musical heritage. See you there! BZA approves family apartments By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals held its monthly meeting on April 29. The board acted on three family apartment requests that the county Planning Commission forwarded for approval at their last meeting. • The board heard first from Mrs. Virginia Compton. She had applied for a special use permit so that she may convert an existing garage into an apartment for her son and his wife. After a brief discussion, the application was unanimously approved pending Department of Transportation and Virginia Department of Health (VDH)approval. • Paul Bledsoe addressed the board next. He has recently purchased a piece of property in Chester Gap. He wishes to construct a main house for himself and his wife, and a separate apartment for his father. The property in question is in a private subdivision. One neighbor, Charles Cooper, thought that the subdivision had covenants which imposed a limit of one dwelling per lot. County Administrator John McCarthy commented that the county cannot enforce any such covenants, and suggested checking the deed to see if any covenants exist. Cooper has no problem with Bledsoe’s father living on the property. He does, however, have a problem with the fact that someone else could occupy the apartment after two years. John Harris, another neighbor, also voiced opposition to the application. He thought that the Bledsoes could add extra rooms onto the main house. He was also concerned that an extra dwelling on the lot would harm property values. Despite the objections, the board unanimously to approve the permit, conditional on VDH approval. • The final item of new business was the Burke apart OPEN 8 AM - 7 PM everyday except Tuesday Come check out our light breakfast fare- bagels, pastries, granola w/ yogurt & fruit salad. 1 DINNER SPECIALS | Wed.-Chicken or Veggie Enchiladas Th.-Marinara & Clam Penne Pasta Fri.-Beef or Vegetarian Stir Fry Sat.-Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan In Sperryville next to Faith Mountain Store 540-987-9733 CrossLink .. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. 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But Richard and Rosalie Lysaght changed the name of their business this Spring to Flint Hill Nursery. And with the change in name, they have more to offer. More plants In addition to the bedding plants and annuals they are better known for, they also carry perrenials, herbs, vegetable plants and geraniums. Mr. Lysaght says that the geraniums are very popular. Mrs. Lysaght has many hanging baskets and terra cotta planters for Mother’s Day, which she says is a good time of year for plants to start peaking. She added that “everyone usually puts their gardens in” around Mother’s Day. May 15 is the last frost day. Now they offer landscaping Landscaping service is also new this spring at Flint Hill Nursery. In the past, the Lysaghts have focused their greenhouse on catering to landscapers. This spring, they started doing landscaping work. Mr. Lysaght and his landscaping partner, Russ McWhinney, are available to perform any landscape services. They work closely with two landscape designers in the area. Their services include lawn and grounds maintenance, mulching, putting up rock walls and retaining walls, mowing and planting. New look to grounds Driving up to the nursery, one will notice that the place is undergoing a renovation. One of the greenhouses is being moved behind the other two. Mrs. Lysaght wanted everyone to be aware that they do not use many chemicals in their greenhouses. She said that they are not organic fanners, but there is not much need for chemicals in a greenhouse because the environment inside is controlled. She says that many people may not be aware of that fact. The grounds are being Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune PLANTS-A-PLENTY: Richard and Rosalie Lysaght own Flint Hill Nursery. Richard also works with Russ McWhinney to provide landscaping services. landscaped as well, and will soon have a new look. In addition, they hope to have a new sign up in the next couple of weeks. 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Conservation Alliance kicks-off at Washington fire hall BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The introductory meeting of the Rappahannock County Conservation* Alliance (RCCA) provided a positive indicator that this proto-organization will become a reality. Thirtytwo charged up Rappahannock residents, the Steering Group, Their Future Is In Our Hands * i — ~ = • Small classes, double sections • Daily physical education • Transportation available • Financial aid • Extended day program Come Visit Us! • Learn about our well balanced college preparatory curriculum. • Talk to our caring faculty who pay attention to individual needs. • See our foreign language, computer, art, music and science facilities. • Many AP classes. • Decide lor yourself why parents & students choose Highland. 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ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 grassroots-based and focused on Rappahannock to have the best chance of success in controlling and directing ite growth. The county is not yet in crisis, Catron told the assemblage, “but development is taking place and we want to control and manage the development.... The county is experiencing a loss of agricultural land at a rate similar to other parts of the country. The focus of the Alliance is to preserve particularly sensitive lands, not to lock up all land in the county. The organization will use all available tools to protect the land,” Catron explained, “but the focus will be on permanent protection, conservation easements.” Steering Group members participated in an open discussion of the mission, motivation, objectives, and structure of the Alliance, and then split into smaller groups to further define the RCCA draft mission statement. The preliminary development of the organization will be completed, hopefully, by the end of the summer, said Catron. He established an initial set of committees that will direct the organizational development through independent workshop/meetings, and then reporting back findings to the larger Steering Group. The Steering Group, coordinated by Bayard Catron, 987-8177 and Hallee Morgan 675-1599, will meet no more than five times over the next few months, with the next meeting scheduled for May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The other committees are the Mission Statement Committee (contacts Buck Payne at 987-8303 and Alan Zuschlag at 937-6124) that will meet to revise the draft mission statement; the Committee on RCCA Structure (contacts Doug Ginsburg at 675-1599 and Marc Malik at 987-3155) that will develop the organizational approach; and the Outreach, Education and Research Committee (contacts Don Audette at 987-9261 and Jerry Ochs at 987-3311) that will develop criteria for identifying sensitive lands, research land use protection tools, and devise plans for public education and outreach. Finance and nominating committees will be established at the May 18 meeting of the Steering Group. Any Rappahannock resident interested in participating in RCCA activities is invited to call Bayard Catron. Gear-up it’s Relay for Life BY MIKE MAHONEY Rapahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Relay for Life is just a little more than two weeks away but its organizers already know that they can claim success. It is not just that they are prepared - and they are that. It is also that there are more than 40 teams of ten persons each signed up to participate in the relay. Those 40 teams and their efforts mean that Rappahannock County will be making a significant financial contribution to the fight against cancer. The Relay will be held at the Rappahannock Elementary School, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 21 and continuing through the following Saturday morning. It marks the end of the fund raising campaign and is a celebration of the hard work which preceded it. It is a time to relax, to have fun, and to enjoy a bit of mutual self-congratulation. It is at the same time a commemoration of loved ones who have died of cancer; a tribute to those who have survived cancer; and a show of support for those who continue to suffer from cancer. But the party is not over until it is over. There is still time to participate, actively and/or financially. The 40 or so teams are still raising money and would be glad to receive support. Fund raising event# include a “yard sale” to be held Saturday morning, May 8 at „.e Rappahannock County High School (for more informacall Karla Miller at 6751677). Also, one can still buy u~lnaria (candles and the snaffled paper bags which hold them) to commemorate by name cancer victims and survivors. The illuminaria are used throughout the night to hght the track on which the Belay participants walk. „ cor more information, call Ester Settle at 675-3252 or Mike Mahoney at 675-3446.

West End softball begins By Ivan Ussach Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The West End softball season began Monday evening on the diamond behind Mountainside Market, with two pick-up teams battling until the final play. A light drizzle threatened to overwhelm the enthusiasts, but the weather held out. Team I managed a two-out rally in the top of the second inning for a 7-0 lead. However, Team II surged back to take a 9-7 lead by the end of the fifth. Raymond Williams IV hit a booming home run to center field. Team I trailed 11-9 going into the seventh. But they rallied to tie the game on a clutch two-out hit from John Whissel. With two outs and a man on first in the bottom of the inning, John Loretti smacked an opposite-field line drive over third base to score the runner, clinching the 12-11 win for Team II. J.V. Softball The J.V. Softball team was very busy last week, playing three games in five days. The Lady Panthers were at home Monday against Stonewall Jackson. Rappahannock defeated the Generals 19-1 in five innings. Rachel Sharp was on the mound for the Panthers. She struck out 13 batters, walked three, and allowed no hits. This is the second game this season in which she has thrown a nohitter. The Panthers also had a great day at the plate, belting out 18 hits. The Panthers traveled to Manassas Park on Tuesday and defeated the Cougars 12-0. Sharp had another outstanding day on the mound, striking out 19, walking three and allowing two hits. Rappahannock had their best game at the plate all season, getting 19 hits. Robyn, Dodson, Amy Clinedinst, Amber Welch, and Alicia Jones all contributed to the offense. On Friday, the Panthers hosted Madison and won 9-2. Sharp had another solid game on the mound, striking out 11, walking three and allowing three hits. The Panthers have only two home games left, against Manassas Park on May 10 and Brentsville on May 14. Youth Soccer On a windy Saturday May 1, The Rappahannock U-14 soccer team coached by John Bridgeman and Carl Letsen faced off against Madison’s U14 team in Madison. Rapp played aggressive offense to take a 3-2 into halftime. Madison scored two goals in the second half, but Rapp controlled the remainder of the game and picked up two additional goals for a 5-2 win. The U-12 Rapp Firebirds took on the Mad 2 Thunderbirds at Madison Primary School. The Thunderbirds were “thunderless” and managed only one goal. The Firebirds flew away with a 9-1 win. ‘ The Firebirds play again May 8 at Rappahannock High School. The coaches would like to thank all of the parents and fans for their support. Boys Soccer The Rappahannock High boys soccer team started last week by defeating Strasburg 6-0. Martin Castillo and Shawn Torrance scored two goals, while Steven Torrance and Elliot Nichols each scored once. On April 29, the Panthers dropped a 3-0 decision to the Central High Falcons. The game was physical, as many fouls were called. The referee assessed seven yellow cards, six against Central. Varsity softball wins By SUSAN PAYNE Assistant Coach The Panthers had a tough schedule last week, playing two district games and one non-district game. On April 27, Rappahannock played its first district game at home against Manassas Park and lost 2-0. Manassas Park pitcher Jennifer Steele threw a perfect game, not giving up any hits or walks while striking out 17 batters. Lauren Sharp, who pitched for Rappahannock, was just as “sharp” Tuesday. She allowed two hits while striking out ten batters. She also did not give up an earned run. The Lady Panthers played another district game on April 29 in Falls Church against George Mason. The Panthers won 9-2 and gained their first district win. Sharp struck out 14 batters while giving up four hits and no earned runs in the win. The Panthers collected twelve hits. 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-ftappafjatmock iSetofi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Todd Fortune, Staff Writer Can Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28,1999 Our View Education Schools come under public scrutiny This month, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors had to address the tough issue of money for the schools. The supervisors — and the school board — do not have an easy task when dealing with the education budget. On one hand, they want to provide our children with the best learning environment possible. But on the other, they must deal with a number of residents apparently feel that too much money is being spent on the schools. Add to that the fact that virtually no one is in favor of a tax increase. Nobody wants higher taxes. But how much money is too much for the schools? Everybody has an opinion on the subject. But whether we like it or not, the five opinions that matter most are those held by our representatives on the Board of Supervisors. Even though the school board budget is done, the possibility exists that amendments will be made, as needed, during the year. Anyone who wishes to voice their opinions or concerns over the schools, or any issue that affects our county, should contact the individual who represents their district. Who are these men? • “Pete” Estes, board chairman and representative of Piedmont District (987-8951); • Robert Anderson, Stonewall-Hawthorne District (987-8206); • Ron Frazier, Jackson District (937-4787); • Mike Massie, Hampton District (675-3537); and • Roger Welch, Wakefield District (675-3686). Your representative has promised to listen to you, and to consider your opinions when he votes. Take him up on the offer. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, May 8, 1969 Four seniors of Rappahannock County High School have been recognized for academic achievement. They are Beth O’Bannon of Woodville, Carter Moffett of Washington, Janet Hackley of Amissville and Wayne Deal of Sperryville. The 4-H Share-the Fun contest will be held May 15 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. 4-Hers of the county will be doing various talent acts. The winner will be awarded a 4-H Camp Scholarship to 4-H Camp at Holiday Lake. Mr. and Mrs. John Early of Amissville, who have operated Early’s Carpet Service for several years from their home, have con strutted a new building to house their business. The cinder block structure is 40 x 80 feet and is locat1 ed on the lot adjacent to their home. The new headquarters will permit a larger stock of carpeting and provide more satisfactory repair and cleaning service. Sperryville Community 4-H Club recently organized and includes members, Susan Coates, Cindy Cumins, Charla Sisk, Margaret Hicks, Judy Atkins, Beverly Atkins, Pam Deal, Ginger Scudere and Linda Clatterbuck. Electronics Technician Third Class Roger A. Welch, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Welch of Flint Hill was recently graduated from the Naval Submarine School at the Naval Submarine Base, New London, Conn. After receiving two months of intensive instruction in the fundamentals of submarine operation and procedure, graduates from the school are assigned duty on one of the more than 150 U.S. submarines. 25 Years Ago Thursday, May 2, 1974 A new type of logging operation is under way on Rappahannock’s Long Mountain. In only 12 working days, 35 acres of pine woodland were cleared and the entire crop of trees converted into chips. It is estimated that it will take two and half months for this 12 man team to complete chipping the 200 acres assigned to them on the property of the late Frank McGee. A Mother 8 Day featuring ham, turkey and trimmings will be held at the Castleton Community fire hall. Prices for adults $2.5f) and $1.25 for children under 12. The Rappahannock Farmer’s Cooperative was advertising a special buy on a four cycle washer and automatic dryer, only $335 for both. A memorial fund honoring the late Jim Bill Coates has been established by the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Contributions to this fund will be used for the eventual replacement of the SVRS ambulance. Miss Mary Miller Wood of Washington, Mrs. E. Wilson Morrison of Front Royal and Mrs. Annie Cooke of Amissville attended the annual meting of the Northern Region of the Virginia Lung Association in Front Royal recently. Miss Wood and Mrs. Cooke represent Rappahannock on the Board of the Association and Mrs. Morrison is regional program director. 10 Years Ago Thursday, May 4, 1989 An additional $38,729 was cut from next year’s school budget before it was approved at Monday’s regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors. This represents an additional 1.1 cents off the real estate tax rate, which is now just under 70 cents per $100 of assessed value. One passing item on the Washington Town Council’s agenda next Wednesday is the election of a successor to former Councilman Nan Thomasson, who resigned in March. She moved out of town, and both she and her husband Jim, who served on the town’s Architectural Review Board, resigned. Mr. Thomasson has been replaced by Rob Parrish on the ARB. Hillsdale Grocery on US 211 just east of Massie’s Corner, will get the county’s first “on-line” terminal, the Virginia Lottery announced Monday. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND — <? 88-29$ ™ T ' 0SJ )\i . W. M. Slim rl, Banker/^ Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: W.M. Stuart operated the last private bank in the United States in the Town of Washington in the early 20’s. The bank was housed where the Rappahannock Health Department is located today. Mr. Stuart operated a store in the front of the building and the bank was in the back section. The bank also passed out rulers with an inscription on the back which read “Your education is not complete until you have learned to save. This Bank pays 4% on time deposits. 25 cents will start an account with us.” Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Faculty, staff and administration of the Rappahannock County Public Schools showed their appreciation recently at the 1998-99 Volunteer Recognition Event. Letters Practice safety as construction season begins The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) practices safety in its work zones every day. However, each April, VDOT highlights this practice with Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, a time when VDOT tries to impress upon the driving public the dangers that are inherent in work zones, and what measures drivers can take to protect themselves and highway workers. In fact, more drivers are injured in work zone accidents than highway workers are. Last year in Virginia, seven motorist were killed in work zone accidents, while three highway workers lost their lives. This year’s observance of Work Zone Safety Awareness Week in April coincided with daylight saving time and the beginning of VDOT’s heavy construction season. There are several simple tips that everyone should follow to avoid accidents: 1. Be alert. The top two causes of work zone accidents are inattentive driving and speeding. 2. Be aware. Work zones are not the best spot to use your cell phone, read a map, or change the CD. That can wait. 3. Be wary. Leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Remember the “two-second” driving rule, two seconds is the safe following distance you should maintain from the car in front of you. 4. Be prepared. Expect delays. Plan for them and leave early to give yourself plenty of time. 5. Be smart. Merge as soon as possible. Studies have shown that the traffic flow and posted speeds improve when motorist merge early. And remember, highway workers are out in traffic on a daily basis, working hard to improve your roadways. They’re not there to get in your way. So please be kind and courteous, and above all, Give Em A Brake. Robert E. Moore VDOT Resident Engineer Garden Guild gratified The second annual and very successful Great Spring Garden Sale is now history, but the appreciation of the Trinity Church Garden Guild to all those who were so helpful in providing that success is definitely not. Many people donated time, effort, and in the case of Eileen Day, property (her parking lot) to ensure a smooth and efficient operation. Helpers included numerous people who were not members of the Garden Guild, nor even of the parish. Teri Lehman of Goat Hill Farm was the principal organizer of the splendid and succulent produce tables. Paige Coombs saw to it that, if the storm had come on Saturday rather than on Friday, everyone would have remained dry shod under the big tent. All of our vendors did a bang-up job of offering many new, rare and unusual trees, shrubs and perennials. But none of this would have amounted to a hill of beans, much less of strawberries or wild morels, if we had not had the support of the community in buying the plants and produce. Thanks to this support, we are now in a position to finish the infrastructure of the Middle Street Memorial Garden and, as funding permits, to begin the planting. We hope that all who participated in our sale will derive much plea sure from our efforts, and we shall count on seeing everyone of you again at our Virginia Harvest Sale in October. Katherine Stark Bull Chairwoman, Great Spring Garden Sale Participation appreciated The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad would like to thank all those who participated in the 1999 Miss Rappahannock pageant. Thanks to the group sponsors and the individuals who donated the raffle and door prize items. Our gratitude is extended to the Master of Ceremonies, Jennings Hobson and the Judges, Mary Curtis, Dan Hart, Mike Zeets and Michael Loving who accomplished a very difficult task. Our gratitude to Carl F. Eborn Jr., our photographer and Pat Giles, Mary Kay Consultant for adding the finishing touch to our remarkable participants. The flower arrangements created and donated by Mazie’s Daisies of Washington and the stage decorations by the Sperryville Emporium were a capping accent to the evening. A special thank you to the Rappahannock County Elementary School for the use of the gymnasium. Our gratitude to Debbie Fantaci and her committee for an incredible display of organization. And lastly, thanks to all the parents and our young people who help to make the pageant a memorable occasion. Members of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad

Sperryville historic committee continues research BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The National Register of Historic Places lists ten spots in Rappahannock County (check the National Register Information System on the World Wide Web at (www.nr.nps.gov/nrishome.ht m), including the Sperryville Historic District. Barb Williams rediscovered that fact after she opened her shop, Links and Chains, and sought some hook to increase tourist traffic in the village. “Sperryville is unique,” she said, “it is unusual to find seventy-eight contiguous historic buildings.” Sperryville boasts history in each one of those, there was Niger’s wheelwright job, a blacksmith, the hotel with its long and interesting past, a Masonic Lodge, and a post office and drug store, at different times, in the building Candidates qualifying deadline approaches By TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer The general elections will not happen until November, but the deadline to qualify as a candidate is June 8, barely more than a month away. This year, election to the following offices will be contested: Sheriff, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Board of Supervisors (all districts) and School Board (all districts). Anyone who wishes to qualify as a candidate must return a completed packet to the County Registrar of Voters Office. Packets can be obtained by calling (800) 552-9745. Bryant Lee, who is running for Supervisor in the Hampton District, was the only qualified candidate, as of April 27. The packet includes a qualification form, economic interests report and declaration of candidacy form. A prospective candidate also needs.to include a signed petition with the packet. Candidates for supervisor and the school board need 50 signatures. Candidates for all other offices need 125. Virginia residency for at least one year is the only requirement to run for any office except Commonwealth’s Attorney. Candidates for that office must be licensed attorneys. There is no fee to become a candidate. Persons needing additional information may call Nancy Newlin, General Registrar of Rappahannock County, at (540) 675-3739. Warning about phone solicitations The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Commerce (VDACS) has recently issued a public warning that solicitors have been calling businesses to demand payment for advertising that the businesses never requested or approved. In addition to attempts to collect for unauthorized advertising, they also attempt to sell ad space to businesses. Some • businesses have assumed that, because of the magazine titles, there was a connection and benefit to charitable law enforcement organizations or local law enforcement agencies. Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz said tjiat a lady in Woodville recently received one such call. Using caller ID, she traced the call to Florida. Sherertz added that these solicitors prey on unsuspecting citizens, and that this happens about once a year. He stressed that people should exercise caution when contacted by a phone solicitor. For more information, please contact the VDACS toll-free Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-552-9963. currently housing Links and Chains. “If we can get more people interested, we can preserve it,” Barb stated. Barb and the Sperryville Historic Committee will continue research on the village’s historic resources after conclusion of the Gateway Committee’s grant review in June. Then attempts will be made to gather historical information and artifacts rele vant to each of the Historic District properties. One of the initial steps in the process was to acquire bronze plaques that carry the Sperryville Historic District designation.' Plaques have been purchased and mounted by 12 of the property owners and 13 remain in stock—owners of qualified buildings may obtain a plaque from Barb Williams at 987-9343 at a cost of $50. Barb Williams is seeking to further develop the historic character of Sperryville, and is anxious for assistance in the form of volunteer researchers, the donation of old photographs of the village and its residents, and anything else that may aid her in her campaign to renew (or reold) Sperryville. Next week is National i s to r i Preservation week Virginia and also Historic Preservation week in Rappahannock, thanks to the proclamation of the Board of Supervisors. Rappahannock residents might wish to use the week to revisit some of the many historic sites in the county, and to think about doing their part to preserve the historical integrity of the home they live in, the church they worship in, or the shops they frequent. 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Clark County, VA - Town of Millwood I Auction held on site-May 21st-12 Noon I Registration-May21st-11 am I Property Preview Dates-May 8th, 11 am-4pm May 15th* 16th, 10am - 3pm I The property will be offered in 3 parcels & in combination (135 acres±) zoned agricultural Lot #19 5325± acres Called other land of "Locksley Trust" Parcel #30-A-19, pasture land. Pine and hardwood trees. Lot#S 41 ± acres Parcel #30-2-5 pasture land, paved road frontage - Hwy 723. Utft 41.91± acres Parcel #30-2-6,26 stables with office, Pole barn, 1080± sf Single Family Home, Arena. Directions: Located W. of Upperville, VA. Go W. on Hwy 50 (John Mosby Hwy) to 50 & 723, W. on 723 (Millwood Rd). Property is ’/« mile from Hwy 50 & 723. Phone bidding available b E-MAIL 3 links@gate.net or » CALL 1-888-343-1313 for brochure Auction conducted by LLA Marketing Group Gary Poulsen Broker lic#3004497 Board From Page A1 A main concern, of Massie is the roof project. He wants roof repair to be a top priority, as the roof at the high school is leaking. Board member Robert Anderson echoed Massie’s concerns. The board voted 4-1 to approve a bottom-line budget, as opposed to a line-by-line budget. Ron Frazier was the dissenting vote, saying that it should be approved line-byline. As far as the total amount of funding, the board unanimously approved a figure of just over $7,713,232. This represents an increase of just over $410,000 from last year. Local funds were set at $4,536,934.95, which is a drop of over $128,000 from last year. The rest will come from other sources, including state and federal funds. PCS towers Luke and McCarthy have prepared a first draft of the county ordinance on Cellular/PCS towers. Luke is trying to provide a comprehensive plan for provision of services that encour ages communications companies to use existing facilities before building new towers. The draft will be completed after Luke gets the answers to some technical questions. The board unanimously approved $2,000 for the use of consultants to help with these issues. Office space The board reviewed a report from architect Dwight Matthews on office space problems faced by the Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer and Registrar of Voters offices. The recommendation is to build an addition to the Treasurer’s Office and Commissioner of Revenue buildings to make up for a shortage in space. It was determined that the Ki Theatre is not feasible for these offices, but could possibly house the Extension Office and a second courtroom. The report will be evaluated at the next meeting. Miller subdivision John Delmare, acting as agent for Joseph and Roxanne Miller, addressed the board about the subdivision proposal that was presented at the April meeting. The board previously had issues with the right-of-way on Route 635, and clarification on access to the lots in the subdivision. The board was satisfied with revisions to the plat, and unanimously approved the application pending approval from VDOT, the Health Department, minor corrections to the plat as needed and eight notes on the plat. Performance agreement Brian Duncan, director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board (RRCSB), addressed the supervisors about the proposed performance agreement between RRCSB. Duncan’s agency serves Rappahannock, Fauquier, Culpeper, Madison and Orange counties. The agreement covers the services thqt the RRCSB will provide for people with mental illness or retardation and substance abuse problems. For Rappahannock County, there are approximately 25 services offered for about 275 people in Rappahannock County. The cost of these services will be about $480,000. The Board of Supervisors has until Sept. 15 to act on the agreement. If the board does not respond by that date, then RRCSB will assume that it has been approved Other business • The board scheduled a work session on the FY 2000 Budget for May 24 at 7 p.m. A public hearing on the budget has also been set for the next supervisors meeting, to be held on June 7. • Amendments to the FY 1999 county* budget were unanimously approved. Funding for the Comprehensive Services Act was revised to $108,149; salaries and wages for Commissioner of Revenue deputies is now set at $41,250; and the salary for the County Animal Warden was revised to $21,500. • The board unanimously approved a resolution to extend Workers! Compensation coverage to members of county agencies and boards who travel as part of their work. • Appointment of a successor for Planning Commission member Sharon Pierce was tabled until next month. Pierce — who has served on the commission for eight years and has been commission chair for the last two — resigned May 2. P! 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 May 5, 1999 Citizen of the Week Margo Haynes Home: Washington Accomplishments: Margo is the Senior Class President at Rappahannock High School, and a member of the Student Council Association. She sings in the Chorus and is active in sports, playing basketball and softball. She is also on the cheerleading squad, and was named AllDistrict Cheerleader this year. Outside of school, Margo serves as Vice President of the Youth Group at Washington Baptist Church. She recently sang for retired volunteers at their annual recognition breakfast. Weekend picks National Cathedral bus trip on Friday 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. Roujidj-trip cost: $15 per person. To 'reserve space, call Jo-an Getsinger at 635-8114 or the church office at 675-3716. Ms. Greene to speak at Library Jennifer Greene, proprietor of Odyssey Collection Inc. and a Washington resident will speak at the First Friday Library program on May 7 at 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Ms. Greene will speak on “Art Work of American Indians Through the Ages”. She will illustrate her talk with articles from her collection. Persons with prized pieces may wish to bring them to share with others. Annual fundraiser dinner scheduled The committee administering the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund will host its annual fundraiser and dinner on May 8 at 5 p.m. at the home of George Edward “Eddie” and Karen Williams. Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Route 729 on May 14, 1997. All citizens of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend this function. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Office, telephone 675-3619. My Sister’s Sister y to be performed My Sister’s Siste^^. and performed by Ju8e Rappahannock wW be on May £ at k" “ Warren ton at £ autobiog with Porti her sister, Nl£y Jo. institutional for almost 3 School is just west of Warrenton on Route 15. Call 540-349-8786 for tickets. s rt ith has been izophrenia Highland “Sewing Frenzy9 BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Special Writer Since 1936, Marilyn Merrill Bailey’s home has been at 665 Warren Avenue in Washington. Just off the living room is a sitting room filled with little girls’ dresses hanging on coat racks and door frames. Behind this room is Mrs. Bailey’s office filled with sewing equipment and materials. Looking at the abundance of talent on display, Mrs. Bailey says to me, “I am highly imaginative which has helped a lot with my sewing. I am an only child. One had to be creative and find things to amuse one’s self with.” Mrs. Bailey displays many of the dresses for me as if we were at a boutique clothing store. She comments, “Many of the dresses I’m making are from patterns of the 1950’s. So much charm and a lot of fabric in them. I still hand finish everything. I put the buttons on my hand, these wouldn’t dare come off, and I make my own button holes. I hem by hand. The necks are hand stitched. “My dresses appeal to grandmothers who are accustomed to their mothers sewing that way,” says Mrs. Bailey. Mrs. Bailey attended prep school in Anderson, S.C. and sewed a little by hand at the time. She recalls, “I had a friend in South Carolina who wasn’t going to graduate because she couldn’t finish a dress project for home economics. I stayed up until three in the morning so she could graduate. I didn’t take home economics. I studied Latin and pre-med.” But then she married and with two little girls, “I really started sewing. I couldn’t afford the high-end clothes. I was so naive, I didn’t realize sewing needed any skill whatsoever.” “I made 20 dresses for my child totally by hand. After four years of that, I finally got a sewing machine!” For much of her life, Mrs. Bailey worked as an accountant for her father, L.V. Morrill, who owned the Ford Motor Company business in Washington. But around 15 years ago, Mrs. Bailey needed to find a new source of income. And she found a market for her one-of-a-kind dresses which no one makes anymore. Mrs. Bailey explains the origins of each unique dress, “The dresses evolve from accents, such as piping, buttons, lace and embroidered trim. I see them and develop a dress out of it. I’ve used old mother-of-pearl buttons from vintage stores. I use oldlooking or vintage lace. I get the fabric from a lot of different sources.” Mrs. Bailey makes dresses for baby girls up to 12 years olds, but she enjoys the ones ages eight and under the best. Mrs. Bailey spends six to 12 hours on the average dress. She confesses, “I can’t sew by a pattern, I have to embellish. Always in the back of my head are designs that I like to do. I have periodic phases of needing to be creative and going into a sewing frenzy.” “Nowadays the skirts are too long and narrow. I adjust patterns to make the skirts super-full. Many of mine are 180 inches «round the bottom with 180 inches of ruffling on them. I use four yards of material in me aress ana two yaras in tne apron.” “I’m big on buttons and bows everywhere. I put ruffles and lace on every conceivable place you can imagine. I lean toward the older, wide sashes and double them, so that they’re not tacky. I like them to look nice going as well as coming,” says Mrs. Bailey. “The shoulder pads are stuffed with polyfill which holds the puff of the sleeves. For the hats, I use interfacing stiffing. That gives the hat body” add Mrs. Bailey. “The dresses are 100 percent cotton and hold up well in the washing machine” says Mrs. Bailey. I ask Mrs. Bailey if she makes clothing for boys, she explains, “boys clothing is very time consuming and not cost effective. A man’s suit, with the fly front and the pockets set in, is a big job.” In all of her years of sewing, Mrs. Bailey discoverd “how sad it is that there aren’t many patterns out there for plump children. I’ve only found thre£ options, and they are rather douty. So I put puffed sleeves in them, frill around the sleeves, and false buttons on the front. There is a market out there for that sort of Photo by Lee Coghlan PRETTY AS A PICTURE: Marilyn Merrill Bailey shows a creation from her boutique. thing.” Mrs. Bailey finishes her dresses by putting a personalized label on each one. In a flowing script, the label states: “An Original To Remember by Marilyn M. Bailey,” or “Made With Tender Loving Care by Marilyn M. Bailey.” Mrs. Bailey is available to show her dresses most anytime at her home. But please call her first, though, at 540-675-3360. Washington Mandolin Quintet offers concert BY PAGE ANN SMITH Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Hospice of the Rapidan is proud to host a benefit performance by The Washington Mandolin Quintet on Saturday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the hospice office in Culpeper. Teacher-musician Tom Espinola, a resident of Rappahannock, leads the quintet, which includes Chip Lamason, Charlie Knuth, Beth Pierce and Randy “One evening Charlie Knuth asked me how to put chords to a piece to create harmony. Once he learned how, be began to write four-and-five part harmonies based on traditional tunes, and before long, he had completed about 15 arrangements. My other students began to sit in, and now all five of us are writing five-part arrangements.” IEspinola says that even Wykoff. All are dedicated musicians who have studied with Espinola for several years. Together they weave tn)eir harmonies on mandolin, mandola, mandocello, octave mandolin and guitar. Their original musical arrangements are largely based on traditional dance jthough the other members of ;he quintet are otherwise occupied professionally, they are all committed to improving themselves through the study of music. “Every year we put a program together and play three or four concerts,” says Espinola. “We enjoy playing benefits. We’re not doing it for the money, tunes irom America and the British Isles. Several newly written original melodies highlight their repertoire. “This whole thing started about four years ago with a simple question from one of my students,” Espinola explains. but for the gift of the music. A donation of $10 per person is requested. Seating for the performance is limited, so reservations are encouraged. To reserve, call Hospice of the Rapidan, 825-4840, during normal office hours. Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Rapidan TO PERFORM: The Washington Mandolin Quintet offers a benefit performance for Hospice of the Rapidan on May 22 at 7:30 p.m. AT THE THEATRE: John and Jeannie Pisano will be performing on Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. in Washington. ‘The Flying Pisanos” will stop at Theatre From the West Coast, en route to an engagement in New York, “The Flying Pisanos” plan a stop in Washington to give a concert at The Theatre in Washington on Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. The name “The Flying Pisanos” was suggested to John and Jeanne Pisano by Herb Alpert, with whose Tijuana Brass John played guitar for several years as founding member. John has played with som,e of music’s great names, including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Burt Bacharach, Sergio Mendez and Barbara Streisand. He is recognized as one of the world’s preeminent jazz guitarists. For the concert on May 8 John will play some jazz solos, and will be joined by his jazz vocalist wife, Jeanne. Jeanne is a singer/lyricist bom in Nebraska. For this concert, “The Flying Pisanos” will be joined by Paul Bollenback on guitar and Tommy Cecil on bass. Arrangements are being made for this concert to be broadcast live over the Internet by TV on the Web and PSINet. Tickets for the performance on Saturday, May 8 at 8 p.m. are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door (if available). Tickets for students 18 and under are half price. Seating is reserved. Phone 540-675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA2aol.com.

Church A Activities County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 9 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Ad^lt Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6.30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Shannon Marie Walter weds Scott East Shannon Marie Walter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Walter Jr., of Washington and Daniel Scott East, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne East of Huntly and Ms. Debbie Leach of Front Royal were united in marriage on Nov. 7 at 2 in the afternoon at the Amissville Baptist Church. Rev. Jon Heddleston performed the traditional ceremony which included the lighting of the unity candle. The candle lighting ceremony was performed to the CD selection, “I Do” (Cherish You) by Mark Wills. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She wore a satin and schiffle lace gown by Alyce Designs. The scalloped sweetheart neckline was enhanced with long sleeves of schiffle lace. The basque waist flowed on a floor length cut out appliqued skirt and the back of the gown had a heart shaped opening with dripping pearl trim. The waist of the gown featured a back bow with a fully detachable chapel length train that was edged with schiffle lace and featured a back bow with a fully detachable chapel length train that was edged with schiffle lace and featured cut out appliques all through the train. She wore a tiara style headpiece adorned with sequins and pearls which featured a detachable finger-tip length veil. The bride carried a cascading bouquet of red and white silk roses accented with baby’s breath. Michelle Atkins Jenkins, cousin of the bride, served as the matron of honor. She wore a red gown with an empire waist and a v-neckline. The bodice was made of crepe backed satin and the floor length skirt was made of crepe, accented with a bow at the waist. She carried a bouquet of red silk roses that were accented with sparkling baby’s breath and red and white ribbons. Mary Amanda Walter, sister of the bride, served as the maid of honor. She also wore a red gown which featured a vneck empire satin bodice and a crepe floor length skirt with a satin bow at the waistline. She carried a bouquet identical to that of the matron of honor. Sherri Lynn Burfield, friend of the bride, and Melissa Dawn Dodson, cousin of the bride, served as bridesmaids. They also wore red Getting married? Engaged? Let us know. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338. Mr. and Mrs. Scott East gowns and carried bouquets identical to those of the maid of honor. Kaitlyn Brooke Walter, niece of the bride, served as .the flower girl. She wore a gown that featured a red satin top with a peter pan collar and a skirt of white sheer illusion. Wayne East, father of the groom, served as best man for his son. Wayne East Jr., brother of the groom, Jonathan Fletcher, friend of the groom and Brian Dodson, cousin of the bride served as groomsmen. Shawn Dylan Dodson, cousin of the bride, served as ring bearer. Miss Amy Grigsby, friend of the bride, attended the guest book and handed out programs. Mrs. Connie Thomas, aunt of the bride, was the wedding coordinator. Mrs. Joyce Bennett, friend of the bride, was the pianist. Photography was done by Lyle Alexander of Woodville and video photography was done by Mrs. Judy East, stepmother of the groom. All the floral arrangements, bouquets, and corsages were done by the bride. After the ceremony the couple was escorted to the Sperryville fire hall in a white Mrs. Deane honored Family and friends joined in a special celebration, service and luncheon in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston Deane on Sunday, May 2 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. Warrenton. Mrs. Deane was the proprietor of the Boston Gulf Service Station from 1957 until her retirement in 1970. A zealous homemaker she still enjoys her favorite She was bom May 4, 1909 to John Joseph Johnston and Della H i s 1 e Johnston. She has been a vital memthe ber of Boston community all her life. She was married to Russell Deane nobby of quilting, having made more than 10 quilts. She is known for her many talents including knitting, crocheting, candlewicking, ceramics, tailoring and cooking for of Standardsville, who died in 1982. She has two children, R.E. Deane of Culpeper and Geraline Deane Schoenfeld of her children, grandchildren and neighbors. She has been a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church since childhood. limousine, provided by Fantasy Limousines, in Manassas. At the reception, a buffet style dinner was provided by the groom’s mother and the bride’s mother. June Compton and Eileen Waller helped in the preparation and the serving of the food. The tiered wedding c^ve was done in white, with red roses draping over the cake and featur 1 a lighted flowing fountain. It was prepared by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Peggy Atkins. Musical entertainment at the reception was provided by D.J. Connection of Front Royal. Pre-wedding events included a bridal shower at the Washington fire hall given by the bridal party, Peggy Atkins and the bride’s mother, Mrs. Betty Walter. The bride and her friends also enjoyed a bachelorette party in Charlottesville. The bride’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Atkins of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Harrison of Viewtown and the late Thomas L. Walter. The groom’s grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Caleb T. East of Woodstock and Ms. Abby Abernathy of Front Royal. The bride is currently employed at Faith Mountain in Sperryville as an administrative assistant and the groom is employed by J.D. Eicher Builders, Inc. in. Warrenton as a carpenter. Following a honeymoon to the Poconos, Pa. the couple is residing in Washington. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. 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You will be stronger, have a great sense of humor, and your children will marvel at vour wisdom. Attend church as a family This will give you strength and prepare vour y oungster for adulthood, which is nearer than both of you think They need you. no matter what thev say. (Maybe they will give you a medal.) 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Norman couple attend convention Tim and Debbie Norman attended the Harley-Davidson Convention at Virginia Beach this past weekend. On Sunday evening they had an outdoor barbecue for family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Wharton’s Sunday dinner guests were Ronald and Judy Atkins of Washington. Cindy Wharton of Amissville vis Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Myrtle Falls and Richard and Rena Burke visited with Lou Fortune, Margaret Burke and Hazel Grove in Front Royal on Saturday. John Suche of Culpeper was a Friday overnight guest of Die and Michele Burke. Emory and Frances Conners attended a snerial rplphratinn in ited with her grandparents after shopping in Winchester on Sunday. Those from the Woodville Baptist Church attending the annual Shiloh Association WMV meeting which was held at Gourdvine Baptist Church Thursday night were Pastor and Mrs. Alpheus Atkins, Cecil Baldwin, Mary Clark and Jimmy and Myrtle Falls. A covered dish meal was enjoyed by all. On Thursday Richard and Rena Burke had lunch with Sallie and Thelma Hawkins in Culpeper. Aunt Sallie who will be 94 on May 18 helped to prepare the meal. Misty Hitt and Rena Burke were shoppers on Friday afternoon at Yoder’s and Breeden’s Plant House in Madison. They bought lots of goodies. Mrs. Louise O’Bannon’s visitor on Tuesday was her nephew, Steve Hopkins of Richmond. Sunday evening guest of Mrs. Audra Crawford were Katherine and Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill, Lillian and Jim Sykes of Culpeper and Nancy, Ray, Charles and Elizabeth Crawford of Sperryville. recognition of Mrs. Elizabeth Dean’s 90th birthday. Approximately 150 people were present. They included members of Mt Lebanon Baptist Church, Mrs. Deane’s Sewing Club, family and friends. Church members and friends spoke on her contributions and accomplishments made these 90 years. Food was provided, and also music by a quartet from Liberty High School in Warrenton. This celebration was held at Mt Lebanon Baptist Church. Those visiting June Clark in Luray during the week were Billy and Nina Fox , Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Richard and Rena Burke, Misty Hitt, Mary Clark, Cecil Baldwin, Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, Pat Wharton, O’Dell and Kathleen Adams, Shirley Settle, Margie Kenny, Betty Lamb, Margaret Dodson, Elsie Dodson, May Anna Dodson, Tim, Edie, Samantha and Robert Falls, Mark and Marie Kemp and Loring and Doris Kemp. Continue your prayers, cards and visits. Mrs. Clark’s address is: Mont Vue Nursing Home, 30 Mont Vue Drive, Room 119-A, Luray, Va. 22835. Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Woodville Lions need donated items for the Rappahannock Lion’s Club Auction which will be held at the Washington Fire hall May 15. Please call Henry B. Wood, 987-3301 for pickup. A group of 43 people took a charter bus to Baltimore, Md. last weekend to attend the “Acquire the Fire” Christian Youth conference. They left Friday afternoon and returned Saturday night at midnight. It was a life-changing event for all present. There were about 8,000 people in one place lifting hands and voices in worship to the Lord. Some churches who sent youth and adults include Woodville Baptist, Reynolds Memorial Baptist, Hopewell Baptist and St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Those in attendance were Alpheus Atkins, Eva Atkins, Barry Ferguson, Dan Pomerhn, Lori Pomerhn, Denise Dodson, Theresa Light, Jeff Light, Taylor Light, Lauren Light, Tony Payne, Steven Von Fange, Jonathan Deal, James Orange, Jeffrey Payne, Dustin Gallimore, Becky Teel, Chrystal Corban, La Toya Porter, Holly Ferguson, Karie Von Fange and Bethany Conners. Also attending were Jon Heddleston, Nancy Buckholtz, Nicole Buckholtz, Nicole Williams, Emma Clough, Jesse Von Fange, Marshall Gangel, Chad Heddleston, Nathaniel Griffin, Marc Williams, Brian Johnston, Ruth Young, Cristol Porter, Kristin Young, Jasmine Wooten, Heather Wooten, Lakisha, April Parker, Nils Aylor Sr., Nils Aylor Jr. and Monica Aylor. Call Rena Burke 987-8330 prior to 8:30 a.m. Monday mornings with news. Thanks for your continued contributions. Mother’s Day greetings from Amissville Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day! What perfect time to thank that special person who doctored you when you were ill, bandaged your hurt knee, laughed at your antics, and loved you unconditionally. The week of May 3 through May 7 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We are fortunate to have some of the finest teachers working with our children. Take a moment to say a word of thanks and encourage your child to do the same. Each and every person needs a little pat on the back to know their work is not in vain. Amissville lost one of its own last Wednesday, April 28 with the passing of Lilia Mae Tolbert who was 101 years old. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Forrest Freeman of Bethel Baptist Church on Saturday, May 1. Memorial donations on behalf of Ms. Tolbert may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, 5001 West Broad Street, Suite 217, Richmond, Va. 23230. Our sincere sympathy is extended to her friends and family. I was able to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Edward King for a moment last week when I stopped in to pick up Mr. King’s news. Although he may be physically weak, his mind is as sharp as ever. They are a wonderful couple. Rev. Forest Freeman and the members of the Bethel Baptist Church of Amissville invites the community to attend their May 16 Full Gospel Concert featuring choir members from First Ashville Baptist Church under the direction of Alonzo White. Donations from the concert will benefit the Cemetery Club. Lunch, will be served immediately after morning worship and the concert will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 13 is the last day to purchase tickets for the Beanie Baby raffle fund raiser sponsored by the Rappahannock County Elementary School’s PTO. Tickets are $1 each; six for $5 or 25 for $20. 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. Call Jan Makela at the Rappahannock Elementary School for more information at 987-8259. The youth from Amissville Baptist Church will participate in the “Relay for Life Cancer Walk” on May 21 and 22. Their theme is “ A Light in the Darkness!” If you would like to help sponsor the group, please contact Rev. DeLong at 937-6159. Don’t wait until the last minute to sign up as a contestant for the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s Queen, ages 14-20, Junior Miss ages 8-13 or Little Miss, ages 3-7 for this year’s carnival which will run from June 23 to 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. The ladies will ride in the parade Thursday evening and the winner will be crowned Friday night. To register and receive tickets contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218. The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Come out and enjoy the talents of these fine men and women. Thank you for leaving your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. Happy Mother’s Day "Urban Orbit" from tommy girl Just $20 with any $47 tommy girl fragrance purchase If your tommy girl has big city dreams, give her tommy's "Urban Orbit" — a sleek, silvery messenger bag with adjustable shoulder strap and Tommy Hilfiger semaphore logo. It's roomy enough for all her tommy girl stuff...and then some! It's yours for just 20.00 with any 47.00 tommy girl fragrance purchase. Limit one to a customer While supplies last. ' 4 Peebles Gr*at Fashion*. Gf*ot Pric«. Ev«ry Dayl ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events 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. No charge for students. Garden Club luncheon planned The Rappahannock County Garden Club is celebrating the Golden Anniversary of its founding with a luncheon at the Fauquier Springs Country Club on May 19 at 11:30 a m. All are invited to attend with reservations to be made with Mrs. I.R. Kilby, 987-8741 by May 9. The cost is $18. A demonstration is being given by the noted arranger Mrs. Kiyoko Uyeda (TBB) on Ikebana design. Sperryville needs queen contestants The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking contestants for their annual carnival queen. The carnival will be held June 2-5 and the queen will be crowned on Saturday evening. The parade will be held on Friday, June 4. For ticket information contact Michelle or John Jenkins at 987-9440. Basketball camp at RCHS The third annual Rappahannock Basketball Camp will be held June 14-17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. During the week the players will participate in: Offensive/Defensive drills, lectures, 5 on 5 competition, 3 on 3 competition and individual competition. This will be a learning experience plus an enjoyable week of camp. Each player is responsible for bringing their own drink. The cost of camp is $60 (nonrefundable) and checks should be made payable to Luther Stanley. The camp fee is due by May 19. For more information call Mr. Stanley at 987-8277. /7 . 1 NSDAR meeting scheduled The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR will meet on Tuesday, May. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Culpeper United Methodist Church. The program will be on “Antique Needlework”. Beauty pageant at Chester Gap The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a beauty pageant on May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. Categories will include: Wee-Miss 2-4; Tiny Miss 5-8; PreTeen 9-12; Junior Miss 13-15 and Miss 16-21. For more information call Karen Williams, 635-4673, Norma Settle, 635SI 80 or Wendy Williams, 635-6392. Kids ’ fishing day planned The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Town of Front Royal and the Northern Shenandoah Valley and Rapidan Chapters of Trout Unlimited, are cosponsoring Front Royal Kid’s Fishing Day on Saturday, May 8. This event will take place from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Happy Creek, adjacent to Bing Crosby Field from the staked low water bridge to the train trestle. Access is from the intersection of Commerce Street Route 522 and East 8th Street. Contestants sought The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking contestants for their annual Honorary Fire Queen Contest for this year’s carnival. Contestants will be selling tickets for a beanie baby raffle and a heifer raffle. The queen and runners up will receive savings bonds, flowers, tierras and sashes. If interested call Charlotte Turnmeyer at 635-8278. The carnival will be held July 21-24. Band activities planned The Tri-County Rappahannock Band competition will held May 7 and 8 for grades 8-12 at Liberty High School. All are welcome. The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet May 13 at 6 p.m. at RCHS. The public is invited. Services Board plans meeting The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 11 beginning at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road Office in Culpeper. Amissville beauties sought Contestants are being sought for the Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s Queen ages 14-20; Junior Miss ages 8-13 and Little Miss, ages 3-7 for this year’s carnival which will run from June 23-26. The winner will be determined by who sells t|je most tickets. The ladies will ride in the parade Thursday evening and the winner will be crowned Friday night. To register and/or receive tickets contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218. Lions plan auction The Lions Club auction is just one weekend away, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. In efforts to help you help us, below is a list of Lions members and their phone numbers. Find the one closest to you to get assistance in having your donated items picked up. Arrangements will be made at your convenience: Ken Marlor, Boston, 547-3974Bob Scott, Castleton, 937-2147; Bob Metcalfe, Flint Hill, 6753897; Buck Payne, SperryviHe, 987-8303; Hal McDermott, Washington, 675-1028 or H.B. Wood, Woodville, 987-3301.’ 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, May 8: “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Second Saturday Hike Series to upper Rappahannock 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: Hughes River Clean-up Project Anyone interested in working together to clean the Hughes River from the Shenandoah National Park Boundary to the confluence with the Hazel River should contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366. This will be from early morning to late afternoon and anyone participating is welcome to join the TFR party on the Hughes River at John Kiser’s from 4 p.m. until...? Saturday, May 22: Trash Free Rappahannock ‘99 Party John Kiser wi|l be hosting this year’s TFR party at his home at the end of Popham’s Ford Road off Rt. 707. Anyone who participated in TFR ‘99 as well as family and friends, and anyone interested in litter and recycling efforts in the area, is welcome to attend. Call John at 987-8445 if interested in attending or helping. Saturday, May 29: Trash Art Exhibit at Middle Street Gallery, May 29, 30 and 31. Call 675-3267 to enter.

Rappahannock News The Men and Women in Our Armed Forces at a performed by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band 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, I May 13, 1999 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. j Please Mail Tickets To: J Limit four tickets per request. Requests for tickets are on J a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will be issued ! according to available space. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request. Thank you, and see you at the performance! Sponsored by: Rappahannock News Why my Mommy is special The following are answers from Mrs. Jennifer Deal’s kindergarten class at RCES. “My mommy is special because she gets me new toys. She lets me plant my own plants! She helps me to water them. I love mommy very much.” Stephanie Ellis “My mommy is special because she usually lets me get seven things from the Dollar Store. My mommy is the best mommy! She always reads to me and takes care of me. She gives me lots of hugs. She loves me a lot. I would never want another mommy. She is very special. Also, when I need to go upstairs when the stairs are wet, she lets me!” Tiffany Wayland “Mommy lets me watch TV at night. She also lets me play games when I have time. She helps me a lot. She cooks potatoes and chicken for me (I don’t remember the other stuff). ” Jesse Ramirez “Mommy cooks ravioli for me and meatballs for me. Mommy is nice to me. She likes to help me with my work from school. ” Joseph Switzer “My mommy is special because she loves me. She lets me play Army. She cooks me chicken nuggets and fish sticks. ” Tyler Jenkins “My mommy is special because she is nice. She is beautiful, too! She helps me I wash the dishes. She cooks me chicken and mashed potatoes for food. She sometimes cleans my room for me. ” Michael Fogle “My mommy is nice and kind. She is helpful to me. She makes me chips and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. Sometimes I get applesauce, too! She’s a nice mommy to me.” Andrew Starr “Mommy cleans my room. She is nice. She cooks me macaroni and cheese and stuffing. When I get hurt, she puts a band-aid on it. I love her.” D’Angelo Robinson “My mommy is special because she gives me fruit rollups, she lets me buy snacks, she lets me have my favorite dinners, too! She takes me to the store with her. When / get hurt, she helps me. I love mommy a lot. ” Colin deLathouder “My mommy is special because she helps me do my work. When I get home, I help her clean the house. She washes my clothes for me and cooks me food. I like to hug mommy. Mommy is nice, I love her a lot!” Ryan Williams “My mommy helps me clean my room. She drives me to school every day, that’s nice. If some of my toys break, she helps me glue them back together. I love my mommy!” Cameron MacArthur “My mommy is special because of everything! She fixes me something to eat and goes to the store for me. When I am sick, she helps me. I don’t want a different mommy because she’s really good.” Allie Magee “My mommy is special because she loves me (I know how to spell love, l-o-v-e!). She likes me too because I’m special. She helps me put away my clothes and go up into the attic (It’s cold up there! Know why? Because the fan’s running.) I don’t want a different mommy because I love her. ” Nia Genther “My mommy is special because she takes care of me and my brother. She plays with me and my brother and she loves me. She always kisses me. 1 don’t want another mommy because she might be mean.” Brittany Cooke “My mommy is great!” 1 love her because she cleans my room. She buys watermelon and all kinds of fruit for me. Watermelon is good! Sometimes she lets me pick where I want to go. I never want another mommy because I love my mommy, ” Megan Early Why my Aunt Deana is special? “My Aunt Deana is special to me because she’s nice to me. I love her! She sometimes lets me ride on the go-cart, and it’s fun. She takes care of me because she buys me food and cooks it. When I got a cut on me, she put alcohol and a band-aid on it. She’s good.” Cody Casey Public school lunch menus RCES Monday, May 10: Sausage pizza, homemade sugar cookie, choose two: fresh veggies/dip, corn, chilled fruit. Tuesday, May 11: Turkey sticks/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, choose two: green beans, jello fruit salad, chilled fruit. Wednesday, May 12: Chicken pattie on bun, choose two: potato rounds, pixie pie, chilled fruit. Thursday, May 13: Spaghetti, garlic bread sticks, choose two: garden salad, buttered limas, chilled fruit. Friday, May 14: Sausage pattie on hot biscuit, choose two: mashed potatoes, baked apples, chilled fruit. RCHS Monday, May 10: Chicken fryz/roll, macaroni and cheese, limas, apple crisp or cheeseburger, french fries and fruit. Tuesday, May 11: Baked ham/biscuit, green beans, chilled mixed fruit, peanut butter cookie or chicken pattie on bun, potato rounds and fruit. Wednesday, May 12: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy and dressing, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots or deli ham and cheese sub, fruit. Thursday, May 13: Barbecue on bun, french fries, cole slaw, brownie or pork rib on bun, fries and fruit. Friday, May 14: Lasagna, d com, apple cobbler, garlic bread or pizza, potato rounds, fruit. Over \ 200 Crafters Arts & Crafts Live Music «sr Food * •ar Amusements MOW? Saturday, May 15tH 9 am - -4 pm Main Street - Old Town Warrenton Come Celebrate Warrenton Days With Old Friends & New!

Obituaries Viewtown highlights Mrs. Mattie Hackley is a patient at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Shirley Dodson and Miss Carolyn Dodson were Sunday guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Carolyn Dodson also visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Tommy Frazier will celebrate his birthday on May 11. Gerry Corbin will celebrate his day on May 9. Mrs. Sherry Frazier will also celebrate the same day. Barbara Settle visited May Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Settle and Mary Weakley recently at Culpeper Health Care Center. In Honor of and in Remembrance of Your Mother on Mother's Day TURNER ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME Bryan Flecker; Manager 1200 North Shenandoah Arc., Front Royal, VA 877-363-7016 Toll Free — RESPECT THE EARTH .RECYCLE! Lilia Tolbert Teacher, Deaconess Lilia Mae Tolbert, 101, of Amissville died on Wednesday, April 28 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Miss Tolbert was born March 19, 1898 in Culpeper County, a daughter of the late George Meredith Tolbert and Mary Magdalene Lawson Tolbert. She was a teacher for Fauquier County Public Schools for 42 years until her retirement. She had taught at the former Waterloo School (the site of the current Waterloo Baptist Church), the Central Elementary School and the former Rosenwald High School. She was a long time member of the Bethel Baptist Church at Amissville, where she served as a Deaconess; Past President of The Pastor’s Aid Club; treasurer of the Building Fund and a member of the Women’s Progressive Club. She is survived by a nephew and his wife, whom she raised and with whom she resided, Homer B. and Mattie Jackson of Amissville; two other nephews for whom she was a foster mother, John Martin and Robert Marshall; other nephews, Rev. Ray W. Jackson of Jeffersonton, Rev. Horace S. Jackson of Remington, George Dalton Tolbert II and Richard C. Tolbert, both of Washington, D.C. and George D. Jackson of Amissville. Also surviving are six nieces, Mildred Martin, Alberta Brown, Mildred Marshall and Lila M. Pendleton, all of Amissville, Annie Cook of Flint Hill and Mary Sykes of Maryland and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted on May 1 at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville by the Rev. Forrest Freeman. Burial was in Warrenton Cemetery. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Ernest Frazier Born in county Ernest Junior Frazier, 66, of Culpeper died on Monday, April 26 at his residence. He was bom on April 29, 1932 in Rappahannock County. He was a self-employed tree surgeon. Me was predeceased by his mother, Blanche Ann Pullen. Survivors include a friend, Lillie Corbin of Culpeper; one daughter, Sheila Tanner of Orange; three stepsons, Elzie Corbin of Stanley, Charles M. Corbin and Junior Corbin, both of Culpeper; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A grave side service was held April 29 at Fairview Cemetery by the Rev. Marvin C. Cook. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Richard Frazier Sr. Culpeper resident Richard D. Frazier Sr., 67, of Culpeper died at his resi Sperryville news notes Mabel Woodward McClanahan nee Bowen, formerly of Old Hollow, now of Warrenton celebrated her 90th birthday on Tuesday, April 27. She was born in Rappahannock in 1909 to the late Oakley and Lizzie Atkins Bowen. She is the eldest in a family of nine siblings, five of whom are deceased, the baby of the family still living at age 75. Mrs. McClanahan is a member of Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church where she attends regularly. Twice widowed, she is still fairly vigorous for her years. We wish to extend to her our best wishes and hope for many more wonderful years. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 9. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the public to attend. Congratulations are extended to Lisa and Eric Wimer upon the birth of a their daughter, Jessica Leigh on April 27 at Fauquier Hospital. Subscribe to tho Rappahannock Maws. CaB 87+3338. Allergy 6t Asthma Specialists of Greater Washington Cheryl Rosenblatt, ND 6C Jyothi Gadde, ND Board Certified in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Specializing In Asthma, Sinus Disease. Hives, Hay Fever, Food. Insect and Drug Allergy 2. Locations: Warrenton 493 Blackwell Road Tel: 540-341-1715 Fairfax 3700 Joseph Siewick Drive, Suite 101 Tel: 703-648-0030 Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Sunday morning guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany were Mr. and Mrs. Doyle DeBuois of BelPre, Ohio. Sperryville residents are reminded of the Air Force Band coming to Rappahannock next Thursday evening, May 13 at 7:30 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. The concert is free and tickets may be picked up at the Rappahannock News office. On^iLzbicj by Randy Minter EVER MINDFUL While the prospect of death may stir emotions of sadness and fear, it may also serve a useful purpose. Those who carry the knowledge of life’s finite nature are aware that there is no time to waste when it comes to declaring love and offering kind words of comfort. In the words of George William Childs, “I would rather have a plain coffin without a flower, a funeral without a eulogy, than a life without the sweetness of love and sympathy. Let us learn to anoint our friends beforehand for their burial. Post-mortem kindness does not cheer the burdened spirit. Flowers on the coffin cast no fragrance backward over the weary way.” The key to enjoyment in life is to see the flower as it opens and to receive it fully - all die while gendy knowing its beauty will be brief. If we can bring such attentiveness to our lives, we will gather its joy to our hearts without fear of the loss that will come. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., we offer all kinds of funeral plans, services, and arrangements. Call us at 347-3431. We’re the oldest business in Fauquier County. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery just outside of Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "What worth is eulogy’s blandest breath, When whispered in ears that are hushed in death?" - Margaret Preston dence Wednesday, April 28. He was born Feb. 6, 1932 in Rappahannock County to the late Carroll Ashton and Tenie May Baker Frazier. Mr. Frazier worked for many years in the construction field. He is survived by three sons, Ron Frazier of Amissville, Richard D. Frazier Jr. of Edinburg and David Frazier of Manassas and a daughter, Patricia Cota of Woodbridge. Additional survivors include seven sisters, Nellie Woodward, Marie Fewell, Mae Shepherd and Bessie Settle, all of Amissville, Gladys Blankenship of Germantown, Ohio, Dale Berkebile of Griffinsburg and Florence Martin of Rixeyville and two brothers, Carroll Frazier and Jimmy Frazier, both of Amissville. Also surviving are eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Earl Frazier. Funeral services were conducted on May 1 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. Paul Marquee officiating. Interment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Todd Frazier, Carroll A. Frazier, Mike Fewell, Ralph Woodward, Wallace Woodward and Earl Wharton. Alexa Updike Slate Mills resident Alexa Danielle Updike died Sunday, May 2 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents, Ernest Updike and Deana Hileman of Slate Mills; paternal grandmother, Darlene Ruby Updike, also of Slate Mills; maternal grandparents, Ronald and Joanie Atkins of Front Royal. 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Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Busnhogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 ❖ ❖ Landscaping Flint Hill Nursery - Offering full service lawn maintenance - Complete landscape design and installation Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PAINTING Spr&ffe1"' \ invi siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full service, experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PtlJJvVS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class .1 Certified Complete Line Water Sofi Conditioners Free Estimates m A'nr Work 540-«73-:«*4» Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE MondBy-Ttuscby 8 am to 9 pm FridaySafcjntay 8 am. to 9 pm. SundBy8amto3pm 675-1066 Take out Available SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 SI*EKKYVIUi: STORAGE CO. Safe Hauily Storage Residential (owuvrcial Ktasouahli’ Kales 540/987-8507 M’tKKVYIIII VA TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937-7541 TELEVISION GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Mein St., Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection m VA. Sierra, Jotul. Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804)971-6777

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The Tmes Newspapers are not liable tor the duality of advertised products or services. We Accept |- »| ' J [ 1[T- '| * Rentals Apartments FLINT HILL, 2nd M 1BR apt. Available 6-1. $350/mo. No pets. Days 540-675-7171; eves 540-675-3670. CHARMING 1 BR cottage on farm in foothills of Blue „ Ridge Mountains. All appl. + wood stove. Immac. no yard work, 1yr lease. Immed. occupancy. $700/ mo. + sec. dep. Call 540-6753328 for apt. HOUSE TOR RENT: Avail. June 1st. 2br, secluded, CAC/H, beautiful view. $1,000/mo. 540-987-3311. Secluded 3 BR 2BA on low traffic rd. near Washington VA modern kitch. cable TV, cent, heat/ac. deck, No dogs, Avail 6/1 $995.00 540368-1338 WASHINGTON, VA: enjoy the views from this unique 1 BR home w/ huge great room, built in bookcases & priv. deck. Owner/ Broker. $650/ mo. 540-6754901. Rentals Wanted NEEDED IMMED! 2-3 br house to rent. $500-800 mth. 30’s couple w/baby exc. rental refs, preferr Rapp, Faq, Culp. Co. 540-948-6046 This Could bo YOUR AD! Call 777-1110 208 Auctions GENERAL PUBLIC AUCTION Fri, May 7 starling @ 6:00pm- Used furniture, appliances (washer, dryer, TV’s Etc) lawn equip. (Riding mower, push mower, etc.) new merchandise, tables & tables of glassware & collectibles & numerous misc. Something for everyone! Culpeper Auction Ctr (VAF#255) 12282 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, VA. No Buyers Premium, For Info. 540-825-9045 WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. 232 Qarag* / Yard Sal* 8 FAMILY GARAGE & Yard sale. Sat. May 8, 8:00am-?. From Warrenton - 211W, Left on 729 at Ben Venue Store, 1 mile to Chevy Ln. on Left. Follow signs. Baby & children’s cloth es & items. Household items, women’s clothes & shoes, something for everyone. One yard sale you don't want to miss! Chapman & Compton. 8 FAMILY GARAGE/yard sale Sat. May 8, 8-uhtll from Warrenton to 11 west, left on 729 at Benvenue Store, 1mi to Chevy Ln. on left follow signs baby/childrens clothes, household items, womens clothes & shoes, something for everyone. Yard sale you won't want to miss! Chapman & Compton Mlsc. For Solo STEEL BUILDING IN org. crate. 40x24 was $5,880 now $2,969. Jim 1-800-292-0111. £ 294 Olvoaways BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, alt rnedical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 GIVEAWAY TO GOOD home, a 3-yr old F Rhodesian Ridgeback & also 1-1/2-yr old F mixed breed. Both fnendly, crate-trained 703-771-9822 MIXED BREED DOGS Part Shep/Lab. Outside dogs. Need new homes or face animal shelter Call 435-1053. Collect calls accepted. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wail paper* Sip Covers* Uphotarry Residential A Commerical Rl 211 ARrinvilk. VA 937-5500 DAYCARE IN MY home, ages 3-5. Contact Teresa at 347-1701. Childcare Wanted ) LOOKING FOR energetic, responsible, loving helper 1-3 mornings per week this summer (or our 3 year old daughter. Ideal for student. Call Mindy at 540987-3125. LOVING FAMILY LOCATED in Warrenton seeks live-in/out childcare in our home to care for 3 yr- 1 yr old boys. Call 540-3479968 ftvmFinancial/ ^ Mortgages 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 540-662-2300 ( 1 400 Adoption V___> A LOVING, childless couple seeking to adopt infant. Willing to pay legal/med. expen. Call collect 540-349-9056 For all of your Employment needs, all The TIMES COMMUNITY NEWSPAERS. We have Northern Virginia all wrapped up! Call us today! 703-689-1260 Apartment Living ■ :' ■'> ' ' ■ Brand New Apartments (>;/<* Unlit/> Rent FREE! 1 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 CULPEPER COMMONS • 2& 3 bedroom apartment homes * Fully equipped Idtchens • Gas heating and hot water Wall-to-wall carpeting * Walk-in closets with linen shelving • Pool clubhouse and fitness center • Private balconies/patios Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madison Hwy, Lett 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 Tel(540)829-8595 Fax (540)829-8596 ProtasaionaSy Managed by LZ^JT ; KSI Managamant Corp. 55mSS 410 Announce* ments FISH DAY IT S TIME FOR STOCKING Channel Catfish, Hybrid Blue Gill, Fathead Minnows, Large Mouth Bass, Black Crappie. (The Hybrid Blue Gill will reach a weight of 2 to 2.5 pounds.) Triploid White Amur Grass Carp for pond control. Delivery Will Be: Wednesday, May 19 Southern States CO-OP - Front Royal (703)635-3118 Time: 9:45- 10:30 am Southern States Luray Serv. - Luray (703) 743-6518 Time: 11:30- 12:15 pm Aqua Shade and Complete Line of Pond Equipment.... Call your local store to place your order or call 1-870-578-9501 FISH WAGON 202 W. Jackson Harrisonburg, AR 72432 Bids & Proposal* REQUEST FOR Proposals The RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals for the purpose of procuring IBM AS 400 E computer hardware/ software/ services and possible trade in of current IBM system. Request for Proposals packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road, PO. Box 1588, Culpeper, VA 22701, telephone number 540825-3100, Extension 3143. Request for Proposals must be returned by 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 20, 1999. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. #255467 5/5/99 '605 Automobil** V_> CHEVY '93 CAVALIER 81K, auto, ABS, AC, looks/ runs great. $3700. 540-675-1543 eves. HONDA 86 CRS - HF. New tires, brakes, radiator. Great commuter car. 40+ mpg. High mileage. $500 as is. (540) 540-364-2929. 95 JEEP WRANGLER green w/ tan top, both hard top & soft top, two sets of wheels, gold rims, cd, sound bar, asking $10,000 540937-3148 Catina orChris Place an Ad They WORK! Call 777-1110 / > Auctions v_> HUGE AUCTION Sat, May 8th, at 6 p jn. at the Gallery Rt. 211 Amissville Here's a wonderful antique auction you’ll like! We've combined small estates from Wanenton, Rixeyville and Catlett with the con tun ued liquidation of a Woodstock antique dealer's inventory to present a large evening auction. Selling will be: Fantastic YAMAHA piano & bench, Interesting and outstanding period furniture Walnut. Cherry. Oak. Mahogany ; A HUGE ARRAY OF FINE DECORATING ACCESSORIES A SMALLS: Older oil paintings- Large collection early holiday postcards - Depression glass - Black paper collectibles - Umoges pottery - Exceptional c.l 960 bike - Clocks- Lamps - Mantels - and much, much more!!! For fuller listing and color photos, check our website: www.bpauctions.com Bill Payne Auctions/ Inc. P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 937-4142 va a.f.»330 E-mail bpa @ tidal wave.net f > Real Estate For Sale c _J MADISON CO. ♦ 3 BR, 3 BA, full w/o bsmt. 2 car gar., views, 3.4+/- ac. $195K. ♦ Near Nat’l. Park, 3 BR, 4 BA, 2 stone fire places, chestnut siding, 2 car gar. on 3+/ac. $235K. ♦ 113+/- ac. mtn. farm, restorable 5 BR, 4.5 BA, near Nat’l. park. $425K. ♦ 38 +/- ac. mtn. & pastoral views, $149,500 ♦ Country-contemp. on 37.7 +/- ac. mtn. views, springs, wildlife. $256K. ♦ 30 +/- ac. springs, mtn. views, streams, $135K. CULPEPER CO. ♦ 56+/- wooded ac. w/road frontage. Development potential! In 2 parcels, less acreage available. $130K. Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 www.Jefferson-Land.com Invite Half a million people to your next garage sale. Place your Ad Today! Times Classified Call 703-777-1110 Legal Notices TRUSTEE SALE 330 Pine Drive Rappahannock County In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $88,400.00 with an annual interest rate of 10.84% from Lisa M. Carlson dated July 9, 1997 recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in Deed Book 226, at page 108, default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Washington, Virginia, on May 26, 1999 at 2:30 o’clock p.m. the property described in said deed, located at the above address and briefly described as: Lot 5, Section 11, Rappahannock Park, together with the unlimited use of all common roadways, lakes or ponds, creeks thirty feet around Lake Mosby and Lake Wilson, and that certain parcel of bottom land containing approximately five acres located near the confluence of White Oak Run and the Rappahannock River and the use of the Putnam rights-of-way, with Improvements thereon. TERMS OF SALE: CASH: A deposit of $7,500.00, cash or certified check, will be required at the time of sale with settlement within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. we advise you that this firm is a debt collector attempting to collect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. SAMUEL I. WHITE, P C., Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: SAMUEL I. WHITE, P C (0834-99) 130 Business Park Drive Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 757-497-4607 - Call Between »;W.m-8fMJ 11:Ww. 8/8,8/12/99 *255923 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 27, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #99-04-04 Dale H. Schusterman, D.C., t/a Rappahannock Chiropractic Services, Ltd., prospective purchaser of 2.1500 acres in Hampton District (Tax Map 28, Parcel 56D, zoned Agricultural), desires to operate a chiropractic clinic between the hours of 8:30 am and 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:30 am until 1:00 pm one Saturday per month, with less than three persons employed. Use allowed under Section 170, Article 36(E) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170, Article 66(E). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application Will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5/5, 5/12/99 #254961 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, De- . ceased - 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 par- , ties 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 general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, are hereby required to appear on or before July 1, 1999 and do what may be necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS DATE: April 5, 1999 Diane Bruce, Clerk T.C. Lea, Jr., Esquire T.C. Lea, Jr., P C. P.O Box 478 15145 Brandy Road ' Culpeper, VA 22701 Va State Bar No 07817 Telephone: 540-825-0033 Fax: 540-825-7480 A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce, Clerk 4/14, 4/21,4/28, S/5/W #251552

EmPJjOVMRNT /» 7 Settles to have house guest bookkeeper/ accountant Full charge, responsible for all phases of accounting. Small manufacturer located in Culpeper. CPA preferred with experience and good references. 32K + benefits. 800-765-5670 vUNo I HUCTION Foreman, Equipment Operators + Laborers are needed for grade, utility and paving crews. Good wages and benefits. Call APAC-VA in Manassas 703-3611005. E.O.E 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. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to CQnsider the following application: SE #99-04-03 Application by Wilhelmina Price, owner of 82.795 acres and 25.00 acres, known as Tax Map 50, Parcels 10 and 10A in Stonewall -Hawthorne District, zoned Agricultural and Conservation, desires to divide a 3.00 acre parcel from the 25.00 acre parcel. Balance to merge with 82.795 acre parcel creating a parcel of 104.795 acres. This parcel would be restricted to not more than three (3) divisions by deed of restriction. Allowed under Section 170-37 of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19/99 #255481 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #99-04-05 Elizabeth Lee Harris, owner of 36.17 acres in Piedmont District, zoned “A” Agricultural (Tax Map 37, Parcel 21 -G), desires to use this property as a conference center/resort with 15 platform campsites, a lodge with four (4) guest rooms, and future plans for a pool. Use allowed under Section 170-36(D) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170-65(N). Property had been previously permitted (but not developed) as a campground under previous regulations. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 5/5, 5/12 A 5/19/99#255920 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 or 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 date of sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from date of the said sale. This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TS#: 99-V4896VA Loan Type: VA For Information Contact: SPECIALIZED INC., OF VIRGINIA, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 722 E MARKET STREET Suite 200 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 20176 703 779 0080 4/21, 4/26, 5/S, 5/12/98 •252626 FARM HELP FT position avail, on alpaca/lama farm in Gainesville, Va. Must be mature & reliable - pood pay. No housing provided. Call 888-257-7792 leave message. FARM HELP FT position avail, on alpaca/lama farm in Gainesville, VA. Must be mature & reliable — good pay. No housing provided. Call 888-257-7792 & leave message. 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 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Administrative assistant needed at Sunnyside Farms. Full-time, salaried positions with benefits, for qualified candidate. Some Internet experience and strong communications skills a must. Salary to commensurate with experience. Please fax resume to: (540) 675-2346 Or mail to: P.O. Box 478 Washington, VA 22747 EOE Medical Receptionist Looking for mature individual who enjoys working with people. Insurance filing background helpful. Good benefits, salary based upon experience. Send resume and references to: 5262 Mountain View Road Broad Run, Va. or fax to: 540-347-3126 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME Farm & Yard work for able bodied person. 5 days per week. Includes weekends during hay season. Candidate must handle hay equipment & weedeater expertly and safely. References required. Pay depends on experience. Benefits include Social Security. Start May first or ASAP to the end of August. Call (540)987-8613. Leave name & telephone #. Farm in Rappahannock County. NEW TEAM MEMBERS NEEDED! We are down a few players on our team! We need your help! IF YOU: • Are looking for a Full-Time or Part-Time spot on a great team • Can work various shifts for a seasoned coach • Have a great track record in retail work OR • Are willing to work with our top coach • Want to be eligible for a raise in 6, 12, 18, & 24 months • If you are looking for flexible hours to work • Need great benefits such as medical, dental 7 401 (K). Come in and apply today at Clevinger's Corner Q-STOP, Intersections of Route 211 and 229, just 8 miles west of Warrenton, VA. KELLER Good People Crafting Solid Wood Furniture HP SAW OPERATORS STARING AT$9l43 HPSAWOffBEARERS STARING AT $&77 ALL RIP SAW JOBS OFFER A BASE PAY AND INCENTIVE PAY THAT ALLOWS YOU TO EARN EVEN MORE! KELLER OFFERS YOU MANY BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO PAY. SOME OF THESE INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE. LIFE INSURANCE, PROFIT SHARING, PENSION PLAN, 401 (K) RETIREMENT PAN, VACATION, HOLIDAYS, COLLEGE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, AND OTHERS RIP SAW OPERATORS AND OFFBEARERS MUST BE COMFORTABLE MAKING QUICK DECISIONS, HAVE GOOD EYEHAND COORDINATION, AND BE ABLE TO WORK AS PART OF A TEAM SAFETY, QUALITY, AND ATTENDANCE ARE REQUIRED IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION OR OTHER POSITIONS, PLEASE STOP BY OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TODAY AT: Keller Manufacturing Company Inc. Route 3 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Professional Waiter Wanted for French Country Inn in Clark County. Looking for an individual with Wine knowledge, formal service skills, and pleasant personality. Weds thru Sunday. A take charge person to work as part of a team. Call 540-837-1375 for interview Restaurant Looking for pleasant people to join our staff! Country Cafe has openings: • Waitstaff - (Eves. 4-10pm & Wknds 8-4) • Dishwasher Prens (Eves. 4-10pm & wknds 8-4) 389A Main St Washington, VA 540-675-1066 Restaurant Now hiring Apply In person for: * Wait staff experienced or will train * Chefs Assistant experience preferred but will train * Breakfast Cook good pay, great hours, P/T 10 hrs/wk Housing trade available for any of above. * Part time innkeeper * Wine tasting room steward The Bleu Rock Inn Sperryville, Va 540-987-3190 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 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 777-1110 or FAX 689-1278 WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? Moretta Williams of San Jose, Calif, arrived Tuesday to spend the month of May with her sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Warren Settle in Harris Hollow. Vergil and Mary Atkins of Sperryville had a birthday dinner on Friday evening for her brother, Charles Clark of Manassas. Other guests included his wife, Wendy and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark. Best wishes to Lewis and* Dorothy Carroll of Powhatan, who will celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, May 12. The Carrolls are cousins of Edward and Ruth Clark. Our condolences to Jimmy and Beth DeBergh and family upon the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary Frances Robbins. On Sunday, May 9 at 8:30 a.m. the Men’s Brotherhood of the Washington Baptist Church will provide a Mother’s Day breakfast for the women and children of the church. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Rosie Holbert of Staunton, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. The American Cancer Society’s Relay-for-Life fund drive will have its first Rappahannock walk here at the Rappahannock Elementary School on May 21 and 22. Carrol Beard is captain for the group from Washington Baptist Church known as “Bailey’s Baptist”. For more information contact Mrs. Beard of Betty Klise. The Washington Baptist Church spring event was a huge success and $2,673.85 was collected for the building fund. Thanks to everyone for their donations and help. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and mrs. Bobby Brown entertained with a cookout and birthday cake for their daughter, Bobbie Jo’s 13th birthday. Friends and relatives attending were Jim and Carol Marangoni of Castleton, Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Tim and Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert, Wayne and Ann Brown and Bruce and Marie Brown, all of Woodville, Angie Haden and son Taylor of Charlestown, W.Va., Kenneth and Elaine Hix, Richard and Ann Simmons, Ruth Clark, Rusty Smoot, Ginger Estes and Jessica. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz visited Mrs. Aylson Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Schultz joined Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons in Centreville on Sunday and attended a Bell ringing Concert at the Methodist Church and later enjoyed a dessert supper. Enjoy Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9. Garden Club members enjoy nursery visit BY HELEN PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock County Garden Club is observing its 50th anniversary this spring and will celebrate with a gala luncheon for its May meeting. All members are urged to attend and bring friends to enjoy the festivities. This was the focus of the April business session conducted by President Betty EVERYONE CAN SAVE AT THE CO-OP! • Aquatic Plants • Jackson and Perkins Roses • Azaleas (several varieties 8c colors) • Rhododendrons — Gorgeous! • Hydrangeas (several varieties 8c colors) • Japanese Maples (several varieties) _ -Blueberries \ von need for Butterfly Bushes Dogwoods Perennials (several varieties) • Weeping Willows • Hanging Baskets • Large variety of herbs from La Dama Maya Farm While supplies last WARRENTON FARMER'S CO-OP 143 Washington Street • 347-7100 3 blocks from the intersection of Culpeper St. and Rt 29 South 1 block from Horse Show Grounds Store Hours: Mon. - Fr^, 7:30 a m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a m. - 4:00 p.m. Garden Center 347-7139 Member of VA Nurserymen's Association FARMERS' _| COOP Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FRFF, INITIAL CONSULTATION Pmviding Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Wood. The luncheon will be at the Fauquier Springs Country Club and club members who have not made reservations should contact Lucia Kilby immediately. The program for the April meeting of the club was a visit to the Long Mountain Nursery which is owned by Richard and Sandra Antony. A constant drizzle did not faze the ladies who donned rain gear and opened umbrellas to tour the grounds and follow the production steps involved in growing azaleas, from small cuttings to plants of salable size. Mr. Antony proudly showed off his assembly line operation for potting year old plants, and club members participated by planting one azalea each which they kept as gifts from the nursery. Before leaving there was a flurry of activity as club members bought other plants which were on display. Hostesses for the day were Ruth Baumgardner, Carol Miller and Mary McChary. May according to the almanack May’s temperatures according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack are expected to be below average with average precipitation. Weather watch: Warm (2-5), but with showers, warm (6-7) and fair, very warm (8, 9) more showers, storms (10-14), with fair, windy, warm (15-17) and more showers, but warm (1821). Look for (22-25) to be fair, quite warm, with more showers, storms (26-29), the month ending with heavy rain (30-31). Full Moon: Occurs at 2:40 a.m. DST on May 30 and is often referred to as the Flower Full Moon or Planting or even Milk Moon. Special Notes: Birth stone for the month is emerald, and send a loved one a May basket filled with the month’s flower, Lilly of the Valley. Remember Mother on her day, the second Sunday, May 9.

Carnival dates set The Flint Hill carnival will be held July 21-24 and plans for underway for the best carnival yet. • The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is seeking contestants for their annual honorary fire queen contest for this year’s carnival. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets for a beanie baby raffle and a heifer raffle. The queen and runners up will receive savings bonds, flowers, tierras and sashes. In interested call Charlotte Turnmeyer at 635-8278. The carnival will be held on July 21-24. . Bunny Hudson, who was involved in an auto accident on April 18 continues a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital after undergoing three surgeries. He will be a patient for two more weeks. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mark and Diane Graves, Edith Graves and Lois Duncan visited their mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard on Sunday. Victoria Hudson was a guest of Nikki Calisto at the home of her parents, David and Renee Calisto this week. Victoria and Nikki enjoyed doing a lot of fun things together. Mr. and Mrs. Odie Herndon of Manassas were Sunday visitors in the Bunny Hudson home. A speedy recovery to al those on the sick list. Vivian Hackney, daughter of Melody and Donn Hackney of Washington was a Sunday visitor of Elizabeth Welch. Willie and Polly Payne and Barbara Gentry attended the wedding of the Payne’s son, Jerry Payne to Tammy Rose in Manassas on Saturday. The couple are taking a honeymoon to Hawaii. Billy Coppage and Laurie Melen of Charlottesville were Friday guests of Mrs. Barbara Gentry. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cook of Front Royal for lunch at the Flint Hill Public House, where they celebrated the birthday of Billy. Elizabeth Welch had a softball game at RCHS on Saturday where her team, The Orioles and the Mets played. The Orioles won 19 to 7. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday, ine pastor, tne nev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire hall on Monday evening to make plans for the annual fireman’s carnival to be held in July. Those present were Gaynelle Russell, Mary Blaisdell, Alice Pullen, Mary Frances Bywaters, Arland Welch, Lucy Foster, Mary Curtis, ^ Jeanetta Pullen, Margaret Lee, Jean Lillard, Lois Markee and Mabel Lillard. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday at 11 a.m. with Robert Goff delivering the message. The public is welcome. Wimers have daughter Lisa and Eric Wimer of Sperryville are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Jessica Leigh on April 27 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Jessica weighed seven pounds and five ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Monica Sisk of Sperryville and Lester Sisk of Madison. Paternal grandparents are Sharon Wimer of Sperryville and Donnie Wimer of Colonial Beach. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Paul R. St. Clair and wife to Adam Paul St. Clair, 26.3502 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Cecilia Grigsby Gonzalez and husband to Thomas R. Eberman and wife, 9.763 acres, Hampton District. $39,900. Aloise DRHA Realty Company, Inc. to Blue Ridge Mountains LLC, lot three, 249 acres, Stonewall District. $550,000. John T. Woodward Jr. to Vitaliana Saldua Colgan, 1.1753 acres, boundary adjustment, Stonewall District. $3,500. Jon M. Smith and others to Patrick Millspaw and wife, lot four, 2.5189 acres, Flint Hill, Wakefield District. $41,000. Robert A. Peterson to Roger Piantadosi, 6.9869 acres, Hampton District. $192,000. Albert R. Williams and wife to Betty Lilly and others, 1/5 undivided interest, 32,700 square feet, Chester Gap. $31,484. Lewis R. Shotton and' wife 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 jgt 987-8146 BRICK RAMBLER Situated on approximately 41/2 acres, over 1,700 square feet on a full finished basement, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Also 20'x24' detached garage, 30'x63' Morton shop/building, stream. Zoned commercial, fronts US 211. $298,000 FOR SALE BY OWNER Steve Leake (540) 923-4525 Here’s your chance to get something of very little interest ' to you. The Fauquier Bank is celebrating its Auto Loan Jubilee, our annual, countrywide promotion featuring a car loan rate of only 7.29%*apr—up to a 6Cbmonth loan package—available at any Fauquier County dealer. Help boost local business, too. Everyone’s a winner when you buy in Fauquier County. Get a low interest loan on a new or used automobile (model year 1995-2000) from any Fauquier County auto dealer. To apply, have The Fauquier Bank or your dealer write up the loan. We want to make buying a car as easy as possible. The Fauquier Bank DIC Insured Equal Opportunity Lender Making Your Financial Life Easier « Rate not subject to any other discounts and subject to change without notice. Down payment amount may vary. SAMPLE. Loan amount $10,000 at 7.29% APR Months of term. 60 Monthly payment: $199.38 Let’s ^Celebrate! & It’s the 3rd annual county-wide Auto Loan Jubilee sponsored by The Fauquier Bank. Combo Real Estate Advertising Rates Available Call for Information 675-3338 Rare Opportunity in Sperryville Four 5 acre lots, mountain views, one with pond, all perc. approved, easy access. All tots open, excellent for horses. Starting at $52,000 Shown by appt. only ; FOR SALE BY OWNER Steve Leake (540)923-4525 to Richard D. Bull and wife, 3.8 acres, boundary adjustment, Hampton District. $22,800. Dorothy C. Hooff and other and Thomas Storch and wife, 15.1641 acres, Hawthorne District. $30,328. RECYCLE Private setting on 5 wooded acres in Amissville area. Custom Rambler with many upgrades throughout. $189,900 26.5 in Sperryville area! Approximately 20 acres open land with wooded house site. Mountain views! Driveway already in! Call Emily Henry tj, RAINBOW-V.I.P. _ 675-3490 B or 341-3528 fi 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 Land, Land, Land and More NEW 24 ACRES Improved with well, septic, barn, pond, fencing and views! Two parcels sold as one for only $139,900. NEW 20 ACRES All wooded with seasonal views on private lane. $55,000. NEW 11 ACRES On Keyser Run. Old stone walls & trees $65,000. 43 ACRES Touching Town of Washington. Half open, views $260,000. 38 ACRES On paved road in Amissville with mountain views $118,700. 11 ACRES In Peyton Farms, goes to Rush River. Only $66,000. NEW HOUSES! BRICK HOME on 7 acres with large barn, pond, board fencing. 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths, deck with hot tub. Lots of room with flexible floor plan. Good in-law space with separate entrance and more $325,000. VERY PRIVATE CABIN on 36 acres within walking distance of trails into the national park. Great room plus two bunk rooms and full bath. Nice dry basement for storage. Real Estate III ! 2{> 1 C i.n si I lu 1 IkmU'i r.uiklm;.■ W.islui i"ti hi \'ii 675-1373 03 i£r ^ Your Local Contractor ^ CONSTRUCTION "Specializing in quality workmanship' ★ Custom Homes and Additions! ★ Home Improvements and Remodeling! ★ Commercial Building and Tenant Build-Out! ★ Home Repair and Handyman Services! Greg Hutcheson 26 Sealock Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22622 (540) 622-2S75 Reliable Service ★ Professional Results Estimates and References Available Class "A" Licensed and Insured A