Rappahannock News, June 2, 1999

"f?-f?‘ .-..HT/J Rappahannock County’s Family Neiuspap&fFtince 1877 v; 122st Year ... No. 22 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Carnival underway, parade Friday The annual carnival sponsored by the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is currently underway and will continue until Saturday evening, June 5. There will be a special ride price on Wednesday and Thursday. The parade will be held on Friday, June 4 beginning at 7 p.m. On Saturday evening the crowning of the queen will be held at 10 p.m. and the awarding of the grand prizes at 12 midnight. Rides are provided by Dean Amusements. There will be games, food and fun for the entire family each evening. For general information call 9878124. For parade information call 675-2530. Baccalaureate, graduation set The 49th annual Baccalaureate program for RCHS graduating seniors will be held on Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Vernon DeLong of the Amissville Baptist Church will be speaking. The Rappahannock Extension Homemakers will provide a reception following the program. Graduation will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m. at the Rappahannock High School. The seventh grade graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at 9 a.m. at Rappahannock Elementary School. Happenings in Rappahannock • Rappahannock Board of Supervisors meeting, Monday, June 7 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Tentative agenda includes: Old Business: Closure of portion of Rt. 612; Commissioner of the Revenue, Treasurer and Registrar Office Space Evaluation; Cellular/PCS Communications Ordinance; Joint Holding of Conservation Easements; HB2324; Closure of Main Street in Sperryville; Sperryville Gateway Project Update. New Business: Sheriff’s vehicles; Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Facility; Set year-end bill and budget adoption meeting date; Set alternate meeting date for July meeting; Building Office/Extension Lease agreements; Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance; SJR 440 Resolution of Support. Appointments will include Stonewall-Hawthorne Planning Commission representative. There will be an executive session to discuss the condition, acquisition and use of real property for public use, specifically the Aileen property and discussion and briefing from counsel in re: Lisa M. Reid v. Rappahannock County. The 7 p.m. session will include: FY2000 Budget Public Hearing; special exemption #9904-04: Harris Conference Center/Resort (tabled by Planning Commission; withdrawn by applicant) and Massie/Exton & Jenkins Mountain Agricultural & Forestal District Renewals. • Rappahannock School Board meeting, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the RCES library. • Washington Town Council meeting, June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. • ARB meeting, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A day to remember... Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Last Friday’s Annual DARE Day at Rappahannock Elementary School was a resounding success. Children and adults alike were able to meet representatives of many types from law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other public agencies in a setting that made learning fun. Sherertz seeks full term as Sheriff BY TODD FORTUNE Rappahannock News Staff Writer Spending a hour or two with Larry Sherertz gives one a good sense of how much this man cares about his job, and the community. Sherertz, who was appointed Sheriff in December following the resignation of Gary Settle, would like to continue serving in this capacity. When asked why he would like to be Sheriff, Sherertz replied that “I have a vested interest in the community. I became a resident here because I think it’s the best place to live.” Sherertz also commented that he wants to use “my experience, training and ability in the best way to ben Sheriff Larry Sherertz objectives as Sheriff, but still has work to do. When he took over as Sheriff, the office was understaffed. A number of people left in 1998, mainly for higher paying positions elsewhere. Sherertz noted that Sheriff’s Deputy is not ' the most desirable position around. He says that as far as pay, “Sheriff’s Deputies are on the bottom of the food chain.” He also noted that being a deputy involves working nights and weekends, which many people don’t want to do. Progress, however, has been made. They are not fully staffed as of yet, but Sherertz almost has a full staff. He has gotten the Sheriff’s Office online, so that they may communicate with the public via computer. A web site for the Office is in nroeress. Also in etit tne community. The best way to do that is as Sheriff.” Sherertz and his wife, Meg, moved to Gid Brown Hollow nearly ten years ago from Northern Virginia. Bom in Alexandria, Sherertz served in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1970. He was initially based at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. where he worked for a few months with the Military Police. In 1969 and 1970, he served in Vietnam. Sherertz joined the Fairfax County Police Department in 1974. There, he served as a Crime Analyst, developing automated analysis systems to track criminals, and as Senior Master Police Officer, where his duties included training established officers and recruits. His tenure with Fairfax County Police gave Sherertz an opportunity to develop new initiatives and ideologies. Among them is a concept known as “Directed Patrol”. The idea is to concentrate officers and resources into problem areas within a jurisdiction. This proved successful in combating crime there, so he is implementing it here. Sherertz says, however, that it is too soon to tell how it is working. Other programs Sherertz founded in Fairfax County include the Mountain Bike Patrol Unit. Last June, Settle hired Sherertz as a Lieutenant in charge of criminal investigations. Sherertz also conducted hiring background and administrative investigations. Ib be appointed Sheriff, Sherertz went through a selection process, and had to appear before four circuit court judges. Sherertz has already accomplished some of his progress is the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The intent is to solicit constructive feedback from the community, and Sherertz says that his office has received some good input. One other objective that Sherertz has accomplished is to set-up a child safety seat day, scheduled for June 19. Sherertz noted that other county agencies want to sign on. Two such agencies are the Health Department and Social Services, who would like to promote the Healthy Families initiative at the event. Sherertz also has some longer term goals in mind. • He would like to continue and increase community involvement. One way to do this, informal and separate from the advisory committee, is to establish a Counsel on Patrol (COP) program. This program involves deputies going out into communities, talking with people, getting to know them and availing themselves to the people for feedback and input. • He would like to expand the D.A.R.E. program in the schools. Curently, the program is implemented in grades five, six and nine. Sherertz wants to also implement the program for seniors at the high school, as he thinks it would help them as they head into society. He would also like deputies to visit the schools and speak to students informally as part of DARE. • In light of recent school violence around the See SHERIFF, Page A8 ‘Friends’ make generous offer BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Ed Barton, President of the Friends of the Library, made another generous series of offers at the Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees May meeting. On behalf of the Friends, he committed to the purchase of two new computers for the library, one to go to the director, with the director’s existing computer to be placed in the children’s reading room to help the library improve computer literacy. The Friends also committed to supporting a library expansion program to create a room to accommodate the growing number of library computers, and to provide the funding, for an initial year at a minimum, for access to a journal database. The proposed service, EBSCOhost, provides library-based and card holder- - remote access to over 400 journals, searchable by keyword, journal name, and subject, and will cost $3,395 per year. Board President Franklin Warner commented that it was the Library Board’s responsibility to consider the offers, and that such consideration would be placed on the agenda for a future meeting. Board member John McCarthy moved to immediately accept the computers and EBSCOhost subscription service by formally requesting funding from the Friends of the Library. After a brief discussion, the motion was passed. President Warner opened discussion on the library expansion offer, and suggested that a committee be formed to investigate the expansion issues. Board members discussed some of their ogpcems, including the potential for additional indirect costs (e.g., staffing for supervision, electric and heating), the need to maintain architectural integrity, co-uses for the additional space, and the requirement that the building expansion committee look first at recommending a go-no go decision. President Warner expressed his hopes that the committee could report back to the Board by September or October. Other Board of Trustees activity included: • President Warner chastised the Board for not attending the library budget hearings before the Board of Supervisors. See LIBRARY, Page A8 Chiropractic office one step closer to moving By TODD FORTUNE * Rappahannock News Staff Writer J The proposed move of Rappahannock Chiropractic Services to a location just west of Washington took another step toward becoming reality at the May meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals. All members were present, including two new members. Bob Harrema was recently appointed to fill the seat vacated by Martin Woodard, and Bob Weinberg waei appointed to fill the seat previously held by the late Sid Gottlieb. Also present was County Administrator John McCarthy. The proposed move by Dr. Dale Shusterman, owner of Rappahannock Chiropractic, was sent from the Planning Commission with a recommendation to approve based on a few conditions. They include that the application meets the standards set forth in section 170-66E of the county codes, a 12 square feet limit on signage and an understanding that Dr. Shusterman share the sign with other businesses as the area is developed,^ that they follow VDOT’s recommendation for access, and final site-plan approval by the Planning Commission. The area in question is currently zoned agricultural. However, it is also within the area designated by the Rappahannock County Comprehensive Plan for future commercial use. Shusterman’s attorney, See BZA, Page AS

Bluer than blue for this bird As I was driving from Flint Hill to Washington (Virginia, of course) yesterday, I heard a number of Indigo Buntings singing. The syncopated, pleasantly strident and bouncy song of paired notes came to me every mile or so. Though it is still spring, this bird’s song defines the stillness and mid-day heat of high summer; a time when the Indigo Bunting is most often heard. The all-blue blue bird is a persistent singer and not even the dense heat of August, when other birds retreat in silence to the shade, silences him. The Indigo Bunting has maintained healthy, even growing, populations. Man’s changes to the natural world have benefitted the little blue blunting. Don't look for his bright blue plumage in the deep forest; nor will you find him in the open, grassy field. These birds prefer low shrubs, blackberry tangles, overgrown pastures, cut Over areas under power lines, and hedgerows fot their nests that are rarely mpre than three feet from the ground. > After my drive to Washington, I returned to the Flint Hill Post Office; there I found a letter from Don and Mary Nielsen of Huntly. They All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott had happy reports of the Indigo Bunting and some interesting questions. They wrote, "We'ue had as many as five or six Indigo Buntings around our feeder. What a color feast to see the bright goldfinches, indigoes, and perhaps a cardinal or two with the sunlgiht bouncing off them." This was followed by a question about the female and juvenile Indigo Bunting. It is a pleasure to answer questions from a letter that made me almost see the bright birds. In answer to the question about the female Indigo Bunting, I will quote from Roger tory Peterson’s “A Field Guide to the Birds.” He aptly described her as, “Plain brown; breast paler, with indistinct streaks; a small brown finch devoid of obvious stripes, wing bars or other marks.” Other writers refer to a bit of blue on the female’s shoulder, wings or tail. The 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. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net P Please enter my new • subscription to: Rappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. NameAddress City State_ Zip Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahatuioch Nexus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: Old Address: The Rappahannock .Mtw (ISSN #’s 10507655 & 188280) is £’ ublished every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Irginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel fcommunications, Inc. Pericxlicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 jt year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock ftfewy, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ female is hard to see for she is shy and retiring. We have seen the male at our feeder in Flint Hill, but he has never been accompanied by his brown mate. I have photographed the nesting activity of Indigo Buntings but have never seen a male feed the hungry, brown nestlings. The female does all the work of building the bulky but neat nest, incubating the eggs and tending to the young. The male does feed the fledglings once they have left the nest. As to the Neil sens’ question about juveniles, it is a matter of ornithological terminology. Juvenile plumage occurs in birds at the end of the breeding season -i- in August and September — when young birds have been out of the nest and on their own for some weeks and are waiting for that signal that sends them into the night sky for the long hazardous flight to southern Mexico and Central America. Nuptial plumage, another ornithological term, is breeding plumage. Male buntings breed in their second year of life but do not attain the full complement of intense blue feathers until their third year. That accounts for some of the off-blue birds the Nielsens are seeing. Don and Mary Nielsen wanted to know what the buntings feed their young. Though adult Indigo Buntings eat seeds, they feed their young insects because nestlings cannot digest seeds unless they are pre-digested as they are with Goldfinches, close relatives of Indigo Buntings. These bright yellow birds regurgitate partially digested seeds into the gaping mouths of young in the nest. While taking pleasure in the indigo bird at the feeder, readers should be alert for the somewhat rare and larger (almost the size of a Cardinal) Blue Grosbeak, a bird I have never photographed. This strikingly beautiful bird has brown wing bars and more purple tones in his feathers than the Indigo Bunting. Virginia naturalist John Trott may be reached at: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. Panther Pause: RCPS briefs BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • D.A.R.E./Field Day at RCES was a giant success last Friday. Thanks to the efforts of County DARE Officer, Captain Jeff Brown, the Sheriff’s Office, and a tremendous corps of volunteers, the event came off without a “visible” hitch. • Many thanks to those who showed up at RCES on Sunday afternoon, May 23 to help set up for the K-5 grade Science Fairs. Giving up a Sunday afternoon is a lot to ask and we are very grateful to everyone who pitched in to help: Mrs. Molly Bailey, Mrs. Molly Hobson, Mr. Ronald Makela, Mrs. Karla Miller, Mrs. Kay Miller, Miss Sarah Switzer, Wayne Switzer, Raye Tupper, Miss Tupper and Mrs. Danette Williams. • Some RCPS i bers and student be recovering from into the wee hours Relay for Life on night, May 21. It was ext to see so many folks from the community come together in such a positive way, and the school grounds provided a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone who attended. RCES principal, Mrs. Raye Tupper, spent the night as well and was available to answer any logistical questions involving the school facility. Thank you. • Word is out that several other RCHS staff members, in addition to Ms. Cynthia Cumins, are moving on to pursue new and exciting things. RCHS French teacher, Mrs. Christy Sanders, is moving to Arizona to attend graduate school. Business teacher, Mrs. Patty Clark, and Guidance Counselor, Mr. Jim Futrell, are retiring after many years of dedicated service. Energetic Spanish teacher, Mrs. Liz Blubaugh, and Culinary Arts teacher, Mrs. Elva Harkrader, are resigning to explore other interests. We have been fortunate to have had these folks in our midst for so long. Please take a moment to wish each of them well as they look forward to their new opportunities. • Mr. Futrell and Mrs. Clark will be feted with a Retirement Party at the Culpeper Country Club on Friday night, June 4. The celebration is being hosted by the RCHS faculty and staff. Questions? Call Mrs. Kelly Settle at RCHS at 987-8575. • RCHS Science teacher, Mr. Brion Patterson, reported that on Friday, May 21 RCHS Calculus and Physics students, along with Gifted and Talented students, participated in Calculus/Physics Day at Rung's Dominion Amusement Park. There were a variety of events that the students were involved in during the course of the day. The Calculus and Physics students participated in the following events: Pendulum Hurler, Tnwer of Fermi Questions. Our students did exceptionally well in all of the categories, but especially well in Tower of Cards where they placed first, the Fermi Questions where they placed third. They received the second place trophy overall out of approximately 25 teams from as far away as North Carolina. Way to go, Rappahannock! • Not only did the students get to participate in these competitive events, they were also required to analyze a ride of their choice such as The Volcano, the Anaconda, and the Sky Flier. The G&T students were treated to a lecture by Mr. Steve Thorton of the University of Virginia. Overall the day was a huge success. Not only did the students enjoy a day of fun and rides, but they also learned that there is math and science in every aspect of life. • If you have not registered to participate in the RCHS Golf Tournament, it is not too late. The Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 5 and you may call Coach Donn Hackney at RCHS at 987-8575 for details. What a great way to spend a Saturday and help our school’s athletic program at the same time! • The Baccalaureate Program for our graduating seniors will be op Sunday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. It is hard to believe that this year is almost over: Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, June 12. Just one week away! • The RCHS Senior Banquet was tremendously successful thanks to the efforts of teams of hard-working parents and teachers. The parents who volunteered to turn the Commons Area at RCHS into a beautiful setting for a Garden Party were: Mrs. Sandy Antony, Mrs. Gail Ashby, Mrs. Sarah Brown, Mrs. Janne Burke, Mrs. Jody Gheen, Mrs. Janet Jenkins, Mrs. Michelle Kaye, Mrs. Gretchen Long and Mrs. Cheryl Taylor. Many community businesses and individuals contributed as well to mak^ this evening special for our graduates. The teachers and administrators from RCHS provided the food and entertainment as their special gift to the seniors. Thank you all! • The RCES Science Fair for fourth and fifth grade students was held on Monday and Tuesday, May 24-25. The creative projects were in the areas of Botany, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology and Physics. In the Botany category winners were: Luke Wilson, fourth grade, first place; Alexander Neill-Dore, fourth grade, second place; Vincent Rice, fifth grade, third place. In the Ecology category the winners were: Kaite Payne, fourth grade, first place; Breannah Sha lkle, fourth grade, second place; Andrew Treanor, fifth grade, third place. In the area of Physics the winners were: Eve Nealon, fourth grade, first place; Jenkins Dove, fourth grade, second place; Andrew Treanor, fifth grade, third place. Honorable Mention was given to the following students: Emily Slater, fourth; Christina Naramore, fourth; Matt Swain, fourth; Matthew Butler, fourth; Ryan Roach, fifth; Emily Hilscher, fifth; Devin Day, fifth and Courtney Hutcheson, fifth. Congratulations to these and all of the other students who did outstanding work on the many projects displayed in the fair! See SCHOOL, Page A8 g ranee Select Misses' Better Sportswear from: • AMERICA'S MOST FAMOUS DESIGNER • WOOLRICH® • JOSEPH A. • NORTHERN ISLES • JEANNE PIERRE PLUS MUCH MORE! Reg. 19.00-78.00, Sal* 13.99*58.49 Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. 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Multiple accidents in county Virginia State Police reported on four separate accidents in Rappahannock County last week. • The first one occurred around 8:30 on the morning of May 24. Melody Connely, 20, of Culpeper was traveling on Route 729 just south of Route 640 in Castleton when her 1995 Honda ran off the road to the left. She hit a mailbox and tree, over-corrected and went off the road to the right, then ran through a fence and hit another tree. There were minor injuries, and damage to her vehicle was estimated at $1000. Damage to the fence is approximately $500. Ms. Connely has been charged with reckless driving. • Two separate accidents occurred on May 29. In the early morning hours, a 16 year-old male from Herndon ran off the road and lost control of his 1991 Ford. He came back across the road, hit an embankment and overturned. Authorities believe he fell asleep at the wheel. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $9000, and there were no injuries. The driver has been charged with reckless driving. Shortly after 3 p.m. the same day, an Acura driven by 28 year-old Corey Peters of Centreville pulled in front of a 1997 Pontiac being driven by Robert Wells, 42, of Herndon on U.S. 211 at Route 729. The Pontiac struck the Acura, knocking it into a stop sign. There were no injuries. Damage to the Acura is not known, and the estimated damage to the Pontiac is $4000. Peters has been charged with failure to yield right-of-way. • Just before 10 a.m. on May 31, there was an accident involving a motorcycle and a passenger car on U.S. 211 west of Route 667. Paul Grant, 31, of Alexandria was driving his 1997 Honda motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he came through a curve too fast, crossed the center line and struck a 1995 Dodge van driven by Bokyung Lee, 42, of Ridgefield, Conn. A passenger in the van, as well as the motorcycle driver, were injured. Grant has been charged with reckless driving. Mailboxes damaged Several mailboxes were damaged just off of Route 645 in Arnissville during the morning of May 30. An investigation has determined that a motorist driving up the road fell asleep and struck the mailboxes with his vehicle. He has until June 25 to pay for the damages. Money stolen The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint last week from the owner of a store at 111 Hackley Mills Road that an employee stole approximately $200. The Sheriff’s Office has a possible suspect in the case. More problems with motorcycles The Sheriff’s Office received two separate complaints last week regarding speeding motorcycles. One complaint was on Fodderstack Road, and the other was on Route 647. No one was caught speeding in these incidents. Public intoxication In the early evening of May 30, a woman called the Sheriff’s Office from Mayhugh’s Store in Amissville to complain that her husband was drunk and almost wrecked their car. In addition to the two adults, there was a small child in the vehicle. Upon arriving at the scene, deputies arrested 25 year-old Genesis Crawford II of Ruckersville and charged him with drunk in public. Suspicious vehicle Between 7 and 8 p.m. on May 24, a black Chevrolet full-size pickup drove past a residence on Dodson Road in Viewtown and then drove behind the house in the back yard a few minutes later. The truck has a Chevrolet bowtie logo on the back window. The license tag number is not known. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Dogs search school On the morning of June 1, Sheriff Larry Sherertz sent in a bomb dog to search for bombs, gunpowder, and firearms at the high school. Sherertz emphasized that this was simply a precautionary measure, and not in response to any complaints. The building and grounds were searched, and nothing suspicious was found. Rappahannock election update As of May 27, the following people have qualified as candidates for the November general election: Board of Supervisors: Hampton District - Chris Bird, Bryant Lee Jackson District - Jack Atkins Piedmont District - Charles K. “Pete” Estes Stonewall-Hawthorne District - Gordon Thornhill • School Board: Piedmont District - Aline Johnson Sheriff: Larry Sherertz Further updates were not available as of press time^ A full list of qualified candidates will be available after the June 8 qualifying deadline. Residents receive degrees Eight Rappahannock County residents received Associate degrees from Lord Fairfax Community College at commencement exercises held May 15 at the main campus at Middletown. The Rappahannock students were among over 225 graduates who were presented with about 400 degrees and certificates at the college’s 28th Commencement Ceremony. Coihmencement speaker and 1999 Outstanding Alumnus was Dr. James R. Ott. Degrees were presented by LFCC President Dr. Marilyn Beck. Rappahannock residents in the Class of 1999 who earned Associate in Arts and Sciences were: Liberal Arts: Angela D. Deavers and Matthew P. Payne. General Studies: Dianne E. Pendleton. Business Administration: Kevin D. Schwertfeger. Earning Associates in Applied Science were: Management: Jean A. Dodson and Betty A. Walter. Earning dual degrees were awarded to two Rappahannock students. Joseph V. Facchina earned an Associate in Arts and Sciences in Science and an Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology; and Hollyann E. Jenkins earned an Associate in Arts and Sciences in both Liberal Arts and General Studies. Secure Your Future Today Buy U.S. Savings Bonds snv®®n% * . * CAFE 11763 Lee Hwy.. 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Nearly twenty people have signed up for the round table so far, and he is soliciting others who may have an interest. Gannon expects that the round table will meet monthly at the bookshop, starting in September, and hopes that research conducted by the round table will lead to a book about the effect of the war on local people. Additional information is available by emailing Jim Gannon at gannonjp@summit.net. Gannon also participated in the Saturday Civil War author discussions, speaking about his motivation for writing Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers, and something of the content of this book about the 6th Louisiana Regiment, .one that had a large concentration of Irish immigrants within its ranks. This book, and others by authors who spoke at the Saturday discussions, are available in the large Civil War section at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Gannon was pleased by the turnout at this first Sperryville Civil War Days, and expressed his hopes that more Sperryville businesses would participate in the future. MUSIC TO OUR EARS: Musical entertainment by the Tuscarora Brass Band highlighted the Sperryville Civil War holiday weekend. Sheriff’s Office has new road deputies The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office recently assigned three new road deputies: • Andy Berry, 24, of Washington. Berry is a graduate of Rappahannock High School, and was hired by the Sheriff’s Office in December of 1997. He was selected to become a road deputy in December of last year. • Mark Currence, 27, of Flint Hill. A graduate of Lord Fairfax Community College, Currence was hired as a jailer in February, 1997 and selected last fall to become a road HISTORICAL INFORMATION WANTED We arc presently gathering historical information on the Forest Grove Baptist Church (founded 1886). Needed is general historical information, photos for copy, letters for copy on anything of historical interest concerning the church’s history. We hope to |mhlish our information by the end of the year. Forest Grove currently holds services: Sunday School - 10 a.m. Church ~ 11 a.m. All welcome If you have anything to offer in this endeavor, contact: Danny Hitt c/o Rappahannock-Rapidan Historical Research Association 1108 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, YA 22401 Phone: 540-752-7281 -Evenings 540-374-9211-I)avs F-inail: slindvsw aol.com D. Brooke Miller, M.D. Board Certified, American Board of Family Practice Office Location Valley Internal Medicine 250 Memorial Drive, Suite D Luray, Virginia 22835 Phone 540-743-6558 Office Hours Monday through Friday Walk-ins Accepted Same Day Appointments Wouldn’t life be easier if Well Farm Bureau Insurance can help. We provide auto, home and life insurance. 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Sheriff Larry Sherertz says that the department is proud of these individuals. Street EACH & EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! by the Avtex Retirees dub and the Fraternal Order of Police CHEST: $1,906 »u than 110 play*r*. call (540) 634-6164. at 7 p.m. Carnes *100* Spewyville Volunteer Fire Department's Annual tyfiL June 2, 3, 4 & 5 7 FOR \\ rides: l GAMES!]*] 9 Wednesday & Queen Contest at 10 p.m. Grand prize drawing at 12 midnight Location: LIS 211, West at lire house. Parade information: 675-2530

To compete June 5 $ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune A number of members from the Rappahannock High School Track team will be competting in the states June 5 at VMI. Pictured above is this year’s track team: From left to right, Sitting - Danielle Hudson, Amanda Swift, Alyssa Berry, Kory Alexander, Emily Sims, Tony Starks, Wesley Kimble, Ashlyn Paul, Katie Welch, Elaine Smith; Kneeling - Tammy McDaniels, Josiah Kimble, Thomas Hooker, Daisy Johnson, Kevin Yowell, Emelie Lundstrom, Sara Rozak, Barry Christian; Standing - Coach Vandergraff, Zach Bridgeman, Gregg Jackson, Justin Purgason, Thomas Baldwin, Adam Starks, Jennifer Bywaters, Laura Kesler, Steven Von Fange, Henry Roberson, Jeff Simeon, Coach Rozak. Not pictured are Tim Riley, Jessie Gheen, Naomi Smoot, Mark Williams, Kyla Andreoni, Karie Von Fange, Ralph Pace, Derrick Frye, Phillip Thomas and Kate May. Elementary science fair Mt^iarn ■' *■> * * >< ,v ,5 >w \ r ; }' W V* \ t W'M it $v\ ?|i» .or .**£ ? *<»♦',, » v'!.,fr «« .*%* !*•*'* /«>rr W I /l i r // - r £j }-> Grade j v/ fz4 .7" <*■, **<* *4 ,£> S rt '?>•? IV o »i> i i l l ,. iS -r I'5* Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Third grader Sarah Switzer did an experiment on growing plants from seeds for this year’s science fair held last week at Rappahanock County Elementary School. J Vines add variety to gardens / Annual vines have received increased interest in recent years as covers for fences, trellises, arbors and even compost piles. Their rapid growth, easy care, and interesting foliage colors and textures make them ideal for these purposes. The discovery of these attractive, fast-covering plants is often met with the excitement generated by something clearly new on the market. However, as I have begun to collect turn-of-thecentury catalogs, I’ve found SAVINGS AND VALUES ON GIFTS FOR DAD REMEMBER FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 20 25 /o Off Haggar* suit separates Save on all Haggar4 wool and wool blend suit codts and dress pants in solids dnd patterns. Not in ail stores. 19.99“24.99 Men’s fashion knit shirts. Solid and fancy polo shirts by Knights of Round Table* Arrow*. Jantzen*. Crossings* and more. 1 6.99“ 1 9.99 Men’* woven shirts. Patterned and striped styles by Arrow* Knights of Round Table* Crossings and Natural Issue. 12.99 & 19.99 Man’s cotton screenprint tees and nylon swimwear. From a famous American designer. Orig. 18.00 8c 29.50 20 /o Off Young men's short sleeve woven shirts and casual shorts. A variety of styles Reg 14.99-42.00. Excludes Tommy Jeans' and Levi's1 shorts 20 !O Off Young men'* booch tops. Save on screened tees, knit and woven shirts. 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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 that many of these vines are just old friends rejoining us as we re-establish a more traditional family, home, and garden-centered lifestyle. Old favorites still around Of course, some old favorites never lost their popularity, including the sweet pea (Lathyrus odorata) and the climbing nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus). Dreer’s Garden Calendar from 1881 shows the nasturtium trained to a trellis, which is a very effective way to show off the elegant and edible flowers. The Virginia Gardener Diane Relf & I’ve been quite happy with the display achieved by allowing the 6-foot-long vines to ramble down a steep slope beside the driveway. As long as these plants are skipped when the rest of the beds are fertilized, they give an abundant show of yellow, orange, and crimson flowers. Morning glory received a name change between the seed catalogs of 1881 and 1991, moving from the genus and species Convolvulus major to Ipomea purpuria. In Richard Frotcher’s Almanac and Garden Manual from 1881 is a comment that it grows almost anywhere, which is certainly an understatement. However, with too much fertilizer and water it will produce abundant foliage and few flowers. A number of cultivars are available, including Heavenly Blue, Pearly Gates, and Scarlet O’Hara, if you would like to cover a fence in patriotic colors. Cypress vine can be too prolific Cypress vine (Ipomea quamoclit), a relative of the morning glory, also has a reputation for self-seeding so prolifically as to be a problem. Its fine-textured, delicate foliage and scarlet flowers caught my attention immediately in a botanical garden in San Antonio, Texas, where the numerous, self-seeded vines covered 20 square feet of ground and fence. On a trellis, it easily grows to 10 feet. Keep the morning glory and cypress vine away from your compost pile to avoid infesting it with seed. Another member of the Ipomea genus grown in the home garden is quite spectacular. The moonflower (variously listed today as Ipomea aculeatum or Calonyction aculeatum; in 1881, listed as Ipomea Bona Nox) was once called the large-flowering evening glory. This was a particularly appropriate name as the 5- to 6-inch, white flowers open from evening until the following day. Easy to grow, the vines can reach 20 feet in areas where the season is long enough. Even an 8- to 10-foot vine elicits exclamations if planted around the patio or anywhere * See VINES, Page A8

uiitouay, vjunc eL, I C7ac7 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/ Cart Ebom AWARDS: Athletic banquet at RCHS is an annual event that highlights hard work and talent. Awards handed out at high school Rappahannock High School presented the 1998-99 athletic awards at its annual banquet last Thursday. Below is a list of the winners: Varsity girls basketball • Coach’s Award: Rebekah Letsen • Co-Most Improved Players: Meghan Fairbrother and Jimena Gomez JV girls basketball • Co-Most Valuable Player: Amanda Weakley and Amy Clinedinst • Game Ball: Esther Koorn Varsity boys basketball • Most Valuable Player: Ervin Phillips • Coach’s A\ ard: Brian Compton JV boys basketball • Most Valuable Player: Chris Fletcher Varsity cross country • Most Valuable Male Runner: Willie Collins • Most Improved Male Runner: Phillip Thomas • Most Valuable Female Runner: Beth Yowell • Most Improved Female Runner: Emily Sims JV cross country • Male Runner of the Year: Thomas Hooker • Female Runner of the Year: Rachel Sharp Fall JV Cheerleading • Most Spirited Cheerleader: Danielle Hiserman Fall varsity cheerleading • Coach’s Award: Tiffany Early • Most Spirited Cheerleader: Angie Reid Winter JV cheerleading • Most Spirited Cheerleader: Crystal Smoot Winter varsity cheerleading • Coach’s Award: Margo Haynes • Most Spirited Cheerleader: Jennifer Thomas JV Volleyball • Most Valuable Player: Rachel Sharp Varsity volleyball • Coach’s Intensity Award: Meghan Fairbrother • Most Valuable Net Player: Alice Gentry Varsity softball • Best Offensive Player: Dana Caldwell • Most Valuable Player: Lauren Sharp • Most Improved Player: Crystal Grigsby JV Softball • Most Valuable Player: Rachel Sharp • Most Improved Player: Jessica Nawrocki Varsity baseball • Most Valuable Player: Chris Sealock • Outstanding Leadership: RECYCLE Chris Sealock • Golden Bat Award: Chris Sealock JV Baseball • Most Valuable Player: Jesse Smith Varsity boys soccer • Most Improved Player: Nathan Demarr • Most Valuable Player: Ryland Pace Varsity girls soccer • Most Valuable Player: Jenny Waters • Most Improved Player: Rebecca Metcalfe Other awards • RCHS Sportsmanship award: Jennifer Thomas • Rappahannock News Athletic Award: Emily Taylor • Best Male Athlete: Adam Starks • Best Female Athlete: Lauren Sharp • Neil Burke Memorial LIVING WILL REFERENCE SERVICE Serving U.S. Enrol lees War! divide Prepared For A Medical I' m o rge n ey i3 Inquire: (70M) 105-7(577 Kmail 1 WHi isei v "iuil.oini Civil nur web vile at www nii‘cleinernency.qpK.c«nii Award: Tommy Baldwin • Bull Run District Volleyball Player of the Year: Meghan Fairbrother • Bull Run District Volleyball Coach of the Year: Laura Conklin • Bull Run District Soccer Coach of the Year: Christy Sander Note: Awards for Varsity Track, Most Valuable and Most Improved for boys and girls, will be awarded June 4. Orlean Flea Market Spaces Available $5 Sat., June 5th 8 to 5 at Orlean Market "Come on Out" 6855 Leeds Manor Rd. Orlean, VA (540) 364-7339 Perma Treat PEST AND TERMTTE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 The 146th Annual Upperville Colt and Horse Show Monday, June 7 - Sunday, June 13,1999 Show starts at 8:00 am each day Rt 50, six miles west of Middleburg, Virginia Admission. $5 per person (children under 12 free) Sunday June 13th $50,000 Budweiser/U pperville Juniper Classic and Country Fair sponsored by Pedigree Featuring sheep dog, basset hound and dog fly-ball demostrations with pony rides, childrens games, concessions and a petting zoo Gates Open at 10:30 am Grand Prix starts at 2:30 pm For information call (540) 592-3858 visit our web site at www.uppervillc.com SUPPORT. Faculty, staff and coaches gathered last week to honor another year of efforts put forth by Rappahannock High School athletes. j impressive RESPECT THE EARTH RECYCLE! Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office} «■.-— s-:—.— -..... ... EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION $40,000 Head Scratcher Mow Play Crosswords with the Virginia Lottery Ic R OJ J W'O R DI YOUR WORD VOUR WORD VOUR WORD VOUR WORD VOUR WORD VOUR WORO VOUR WORD VOUR WORD VOUR WORO VOUR WORO C;HiA N C ESI VIRGINIA LOTTERY www.valottery.com Odd* of winning top prlra: 1 in 1.000.000 Ovtfill odd* ol winning 1 in 3 47

-ftappafjannocU Jlctos— " Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Todd Fortune, Staff Writer Carl Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 3Y 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 i WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1999 Our View Fire danger Extremely dry conditions call for added caution, common sense Hopefully, everyone has realized the danger posed by wildfires. Shenandoah National Park had problems recently when a controlled fire got out of control, and over the weekend, a fire raged out of control briefly in Madison County near Old Rag Mountain and the Rappahannock County line. Closer to home, the dumpsters at Huntly caught fire because someone was careless and threw something hot into the container. We should consider ourselves lucky, especially on ihe last one. Firefighters managed to contain the Maze quickly. But what if they couldn’t make it soon enough? The slightest amount of wind that day could have caused the fire to jump over the dumpster walls and spread into the surrounding foliage, giving us a wildfire in our own backyard. According to Buck Cline of the Virginia Department of Forestry, rainfall in this area is about four inches below normal for the year. In May alone, we were about two inches below normal. Cline says that a pattern of dry weather that started last summer has not been broken, and that the danger of fire for this time of year is now worse than in previous years. He also commented that forestry officials are planning for the worst, when it comes to wildfires. We must to be more careful what we are doing outside, and that includes what we throw into the dumpsters. As dry as it has been, the slightest mistake could have devastating consequences. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Cotton candy was a treat for kids of all ages at last Friday’s DARE Day. Letters ‘Computers 4 Keeps’ program is successful Recently, Continuing Education at Carver-Piedmont made great strides in the local area. We offered a new program, a program that started small and we hope will grow with time. Although the program has many names, depending on what area you are from, it serves the same purpose all over the place. The program I am referring to is called “Computers 4 Keeps” and it serves residents in our four county area, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. We were blessed with a donation of 20 computers, (model 486’s) which in turn, we donated to the public in our “Computers 4 Keeps” class. The only cost to the student was a small tuition and book fee, this paid the instructors salary and allowed the students to take home a manual. The students were given instruction on how to assemble and disassemble the computer and also on the software that was loaded onto the computer. They will receive a total of ten hours of classroom time, as well as a computer to keep for their own at the end of class. Many people can not, for one reason or another, afford to buy a computer. We feel fortunate to be able to participate in this program, and hope to aid many of our residents in obtaining their first computer through our “Computers 4 Keeps” program in the future. This letter is an appeal to any and all businesses and industries in our four county area. Before you throw away any old computers, I would like to ask any businesses and industries in the area to consider donating any 486 and/or Pentium computers to our program when they upgrade to the newest computer technology. Each computer will be stripped (and repaired if necessary by the students in the technology lab at GWC-PTEC). The recycled computers will then find a new home with a non-profit organization or with an individual with a special need. Businesses and Industry have informed us that most all the work force today needs computer skills. Many of the individuals who were in the “Computers 4 Keeps” class wanted to learn basic skills and/or give their children an opportunity to have a computer in their home for personal use. I sincerely hope that all business and industries in our own four county area, and the surrounding area, will help us make this a positive force in our community. You may call my office for information, the phone number is 825-0476 or leave a voice mail message at 825-0157. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Phyllis S. Metzger Director of Continuing Education, George Washington Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center Athletic Boosters are grateful for support The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters would like to express their thanks to everyone who supported us during this season’s fundraising efforts. Not only were we able to provide our athletes with equipment and uniforms, but we were able to award three Athletic Scholarships this year. The winner of the Athletic Signature Quilt was Alicia Burns. Congratulations Alicia! Scholarships from the Booster Club went to Jennifer Thomas, Brady Wolfe and Emily Taylor. Congratulations to those winners! Our local businesses were recognized and given awards, their support is always important and appreciated. They were: Mayhugh’s, Amissville; Ben Venue Market, Ben Venue; Burke’s Grocery, Woodville; Sperryville Corner Store, Sperryville and 211 Quicke Mart, Washington. Once more, our thanks to everyone who was so supportive this athletic season! R.C.H.S. Athletic Boosters Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, June 5, 1969 Ned Glaser, Vice-President and General Manager of Roth Theaters and Enterprises will deliver the Commencement Address at Rappahannock County High School Friday evening, June 6. The topic of Mr. Glaser’s address is “You Are What You Want To be.” At an awards assembly held last week at Rappahannock County High School Wayne Deal received two awards in basketball; one for the most free throws and the other, the sportsmanship award given by the Rappahannock Lions Club. Bobby Settle was awarded the trophy for the most valuable player in basketball. Maury Nichols of Sperryville received an athletic trophy from high school coach George Patterson at RCHS. Maury was voted the most valuable player in baseball this season. The baseball and basketball teams were honored last Wednesday with a banquet at Panorama. A spring music recital by piano students under the instruction of Mrs. Paul Nichols was held Sunday, June 1 with 27 pupils performing. The recital took place at the local elementary school. A house to house drive for funds for the Sperryville Ambulance Corps will be made June 14 and 15. The recently organized rescue unit has received many contributions but it will take many more to accomplish its aim and qualify adequately. 25 Years Ago Thursday, May 30, 1974 A proposed county budget totaling $1,328,061.72 will be acted upon next Thursday by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors at the June meeting. The budget is for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1974. The proposed budget is an increase ov4r last year by $106,428.93. As always, schools require the greatest portion of the tax dollars, and though the proposed school budget has already been trimmed, there is still an increase of $69,467. Tom Taylor, who has been an outstanding participant in cross country and track at RCHS also excelled in sportsmanship and was awarded a trophy for this admirable quality at the sports awards banquet held Monday evening at Holiday Inn, Culpeper. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor of Sperryville. The Trail Riders of Rappahannock sponsored a 35 mile competitive trail ride last weekend from Tommy Eastham’s Rucker Farm at Flint Hill. Representing Rappahannock County was Joan Welch of Flint Hill riding her quarter-thoroughbred cross, Mr. Bo Jangles. She won third place in the lightweight division and sixth in senior horsemanship. 10 Years Ago Thursday, June 1, 1989 About 75 county residents attended a noontime service Memorial Day at the St. Stephens Episcopal Cemetery in Woodville. Del. Raymond R. “Andy” Guest Jr. delivered remarks at the observance. Sperryville bustles with visitors during last weekend’s Spring Festival. Despite threatening weather which hurt the turnout Saturday, Sunday and Monday were banner days for the town’s merchants and civic organizations. The “Superintendent’s Superstars” enjoy a luncheon outside the elementary school, Dr. David Gangel started the program to recognize students who have demonstrated superior effort during each grading period. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This photograph was from the 1907 class at the Washington School on Gay Street. First row:: Lee Swindler, Billy Armstrong, Arthur Miller, Billy Stuart, William Mitchell and Jamie Harris. Second row: George Pullen, Moffett Armstrong, Nanny Miller, Nina Bruce, Annie C. Slaughter, Leila Almond, Tobin, Ethel Hudson, Tyler Miller, Henry Keyser, Roy Swindler and Robert Bruce. Third row: Mattie Hudson, Annie Bruce, Annie Miller Almond and Louise Hisle. Fourth row: Mamie Estes, Bessie Thornton, Annie Mitchell, Ada Mae Miller, Helen Miller, Eliza Clopton, Lavinia Atkins, Almeda Hudson, Eula Mitchell, Jack Miller, John Richard Harris, Jack Stuart, David Miller and Earl Tribble.Fifth row: Brucie Fox, Mary Clark, Julia Miller, Lelia Pullen, Sadie Swindler, Madie Corder, Bessie Rowles and Barbara Swindler. Back row: Robert Massie, Pat Miller, James Young, Joe D. Keyser and Charles W. Keyser. Teachers: Professor Mitchell, Miss Ida Compton, Miss Lucy Stuart, Miss Frankie Dudley and Miss Louemma Carter.

Lions thankful for Market support rphe Rappahannock Lions Club wishes to acknowledge an letter ,hanWng busi— *hat ^ *° donated^two truckloads A"t,qUe Market "hkh Mr. and Mrs^ Arthur Smith and the associated dealers at the Sperryville Antique Market have generously donated to our auctions over the years and we sincerely regret the error. Hal McDermott President Rappahannock Lions Club Harris thanks supporters Thirst of all please let me thank Todd Fortune for his very JL even handed coverage of the Rappahannock Planning Commission meeting on May 19. Secondly I would like to thank all the people who signed our petition for the Major’s Hollow Camp and Lodge. We do so appreciate those 89 people who took the time to read the literature and decided that this would be “Smart Growth” for our county. I cannot go into detail right now about our plans for the u'if?' ^ontinue to watch the Rappahannock News and we shall keep you up to date on the happenings. Thanks again to all the people who have inquired and w ho have expressed concern tor us and our project. Elizabeth Lee-Harris Sperryville Over-due appreciation This is a long over-due public thank you for the wonderful Fire and Rescue service that we enjoy as residents of Amissville. On Easter Sunday night, my husband, Elmer Reedy, suffered a heart attack. Those dedicated public servants responded in a “flash”. Their professional know-how and expertise helped save his life. They got him to Fauquier Hospital in record time (around midnight). He was admitted around 3:30 a m. on April 5. The care and concern was so great that they stopped to check on him about two hours later when they “rescued” another resident. Subsequent to his stay at Fauquier Hospital, he was admitted to Fairfax Hospital where he underwent by-pass surgery. He came through “with flying colors.” Currently he is walking, walking, walking, and will be for the foreseeable future. We are grateful for the specialists, doctors, nurses and all the professional staffs at both hospitals for the'r expertise and care. We have already thanked Chief J. B. Carter, et al., with a letter of appreciation and a contribution (we have always supported this organization since moving to this area 8 years ago) to be used wherever it will be put to best use. My plea is for everyone to open their hearts and pocketbooks with a generous contribution anytime to the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department. The community could not get along without the wonderful, dedicated, compassionate and caring individuals who use their God-given talents to help those in distress. Our heartfelt thanks to all of you. Keep up the good work! Betty Reedy Amissville Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va.22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are appreciated and will be read with interest toward the newspaper’s editorial values. If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. LEC (Loisers Cytturels a L'Etranger) is a l|j non-profit organization that sends English- “ speaking students to foreign countries since 1972. The students ct>ri(Se fully insured and with d spending mone|r; > The American family M needs only t<J provide room and hoard, friendship and understanding uuring tneir tnjeuxp jour week stay in the US this summer . The students will share thtif. culture and customs while learning in return It's a wonderful ek.|eri^f«;e and often results in loflg fusling friendships. Jeoire Lives in Dijon (Famous for the mustard) He is 17 years old and enjoys cycling, camping, reading and rugby. He likes If you ham your he please p&Hl ■•■-■•w ;yo**r home an dl piancs, care, an anu classical music fike to hear more about this unique experience, ry l Schbonmaker (51931338-5617 or (800) 484-4473 Pin #6689 Summer Program Dates July I to 21, 1999 • August 5 to 25, 1999 August 3 to 31, 1999 Letters Ester Settle thanked for months of work A fter reading the letter to the editor this past week regard£^ng the success of the Relay for Life, I have to write to you 0 tj2®n* one m,ore Person who was omitted from the list ' That special person is Ester Settle, Coordinator. Rappahannock Relay for Life. It did indeed take quite a few af°nS t0 make th,s year such a success for Rappahannock s first county held relay event. ■ None of this could have been done without the self-sacrificg efforts that Ester gave for many, many months to bring it all together. She was there in the beginning with all the organization and she was also there until the final bag of trash was htmled off to the dumpster after the closing ceremonies, bhe is such a giving person, giving of her time, talents and treasures to help others and “taking, up the fight”. This county Sf 1/0nlerfU fiJrhter here in RaPPahannock, and we Y should all be grateful for her efforts. Thank you, Ester, for being the person you are and for all that you do for our community. Thank you for caring. Thank you for supporting a cause that is so close to all of us. I am already excited about next year. Ellen B. Joback Flint Hill Kappahannock County High School 1998-99 Honor Roll ~ Fifth Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank RNB ALL A HONOR ROT.T. SENIORS Thomas Baldwin Robyn Kaye Crystal Mills Betsy Moore Claire Schadler Emily Sims Robert Wilson UJNIORS Ian Blubaugh Amanda Clark Rebecca Metcalfe Mary Elaine Morgan Marc Williams SOPHOMORES Christopher Payne Amanda Sims Colin Treanor Amber Welch EKKSHMKN Holly Long William Payne Lea Pyne Matthew Ralston Jennifer Starr Kevin Yowell EIGHTH (jRADKRS Joshua Anderson Allyson Dodson Henry Robertson Rachel Sharp Tony Starks Heather Wooten ALL A B HONOR ROT I SENIORS Lindsey Burger Jessica Gheen Jimena Gomez Emilio I.undstrom Shanna Nicholson Lauren Sharp Richard Sitorius Jennifer Thomas Jillian Waters Amanda Welch Bradei) Wolfe JUNIORS Allison Baker Austin Bouffard Jennifer Bywaters Ward Cash III Haley Clark Rebecca Deardoff Meghan Fairbrother Jami Gillis Crystal Grigsby Chad Heddleston Berkeley Hobson Esther Koom Sandra Oliver Ryland Pace Frank Paratore Joshua Phillips Jessica Pruitt Adam Rogers Richard Settle Jr. Katrina Smoot Jesse Von Range. Matthew Wolfe Michelle Woodard SOPHOMORRS David Anderson Michael Berta Kyle Cash Thomas Hooker Tammy McDaniel Aaron Price Jeffrey Simeon Sara Thomas Jennifer Waters Joaimee Williams FKRSHMRN Nichole Buckholtz Tracy Clatterbuck Suzanne Clore Brandon Dawson Cecilia Falk John F'erdetta 111 Paul F'oster Wendy Gillis Sarah I .angelic Joshua McArthur Jessica Nawrocki Elliot Nichols Shiloh Proper Betsy Welk Natalie Williams EIGHTH GRADERS Kori Alexander Dawn Andreoni Krystal .Ankers Jessica Ashby Raven Baker Alyssa Berry Christopher Bowers Zachariah Bridgeman Melinda Caims Jeremy Graves Krystal Heflin Eva Mills Ralph Pace Joseph Pcregory II Joseph Ritenour Jonathan Robinson Jason Simeon William Sitorins Elaine Smith Karie Von I'ange Katherine Welch Brian Williams Wakefield Country Day School Inc. Huntly « 540-635-8555 Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly is proud to announce that the following students received honors for their marks during the fourth grading period: First (Trade - 2nd Honors Albert Bechtold of Washington Jill Wood of Washington First Grade • 1st Honors J. Paul Guiffre of Huntly, Annelise Riedel of Washington, Keenan Sherwood of Washington Third Grade - 1st Honors Emma Clark of Flint Hill, Nicole Espinola of Washington, Katherine Russo of Washington, Alex Shafran of Viewtown, Matthew Wingfied of Flint Hill Fourth Grade- 2nd Honors Kate Kevis of Washington, Devin Sherwood of Washington, Ben Luke of Washington Fourth Grade -1st Honors Kevin Riedel of Washington, Taylor Miller of Washington Fifth Grade - 2nd Honors Christopher Callaway of Huntly Fifth Grade * 1st Honors Genic Knight of Washington, Allison Russo of Washington/Lauren Guiffre of Huntly Sixth Grade - 1st Honors Natalie Miller of Washington, Katie Guiffre of Huntly Sgventh Grade - 1st Honors Sara Hathaway of Spcrryville Eighth Crude - 2nd Honors Alex Knight of Washington, Morgan Roach of Washington, Joey Miller of Huntly, Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill, Sam Wood of Washington Eighth Grade - 1st Honors David Riedel of Washington, Stephen Dowell of Castletown, Christina Luke of Washington, Arlen Sherwood of Washington Ninth Grade - 2nd Honors Casey Longyear of Washington Tenth Grade - 1st Honors Britton Wood of Washington, Thomas Dowell of Castletown Eleventh Grade - 2nd Honors Sarah Hunt of Washington, Jung Mm Lee of Flint Hill Eleventh Grade - 1st Honors Jason Manak of Huntly Twelfth Grade - 2nd Honors Travis Williams of Huntly Twelfth Grade -1st Honors Jacob Komck of Washington Here’s your chance to get something r 1 ♦ of very little interest to you The Fauquier Bank is celebrating its Auto Loan Jubilee, our annual, county-wide promotion featuring a car loan rate of only 7.29%*apr—up to a 60-month loan package—available at any Fauquier County dealer. 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Roadside marker to recognize John Marshall’s boyhood home “ The boyhood home of Chief Justice John Marshall near Hume was recently recognized officially with a roadside marker from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Friends of the Hollow Jpc. a non-profit group formed in 1981, is raising money to purchase the land and • restore the small structure. The group wants to open the house to the public and sponsor archaeological digs on the property. “We are really pleased to announce this important step in recognizing Marshall’s boyhood home,” said Tbm deButts, president of the group. “This is a move in the right direction but our work is not yet complete. The structure and the land on which it sits is at risk of development and may be lost forever,” he added. The Hollow house was built prior to the Marshall’s 1765 move with his family from his first Fauquier County home in near Midland. The F riends estimate the Hollow house may have been built between 1763 and 1764. John Marshall was nine when his family moved to the newly constructed one-and-a-half story frame house on a beautiful rise just north of the present-day Markham. John and his nine siblings lived there until he was 18, when his family moved five miles east to Oak Hill. In addition to the Marshall ... 17CS J-. «... ... with hts family frcs* ' ?» a :«&>;. n* crs' *■' Hollow l~* Th.im a. Hiirvlv.lfc -as *'<•, , when td! t*«»y Oafc Viih \i;*r Thi rty V-'-''. '1 ’ -'W-t utltfcill J im** . MARKED: The home has been recognized with a marker. Photo Courtesy of Friends of the Hollow IN HUME: The Hollow, John Marshall's boyhood home. family, a Scotch minister, James Thompson, came to live at the Hollow temporarily in 1767. Unlike the many log houses built in the frontier then, the Hollow is a rare existing example of a wood frame house that has not been incorporated into a more recent structure. The Fauquier County Deed ■ Book reveals that Thomas Marshall leased a 330-acre tract encompassing this property from Thomas Ludwell Lee and Colonel Richard Henry “Lighthorse Harry” Lee in 1765. John Marshall is best known as the influential chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835. — By Dan Lowrey IV Renphblstery I Labor Sale 20% OFT ( with our fabric) Custom Made Window Shades 20% OFF Fabric Sale (in stock) Up to 80% OFF Culpeper location only Drapery Labor 50% Off Storeicide Spring Clearance Sal AAMES DRAPERIES, LVC.j Factory Direct Window Products Blinds • Shades ' te FREE SHOE . 1 T HOME ESTIMATES'.! HilNl I5raii(l\ l\M.. ( til|K'|K'i* (S40) S(>()S( ciilivvillt.- Kil.. Manassas (70»t) RESPECT THE EARTH RECYCLE! So where's the Bio Salt Sale? Culpeper Farmers' Co-op Culpeper, VA 540-825-2200 Rappahannock Farmers' Co-op Sperryville, VA 540-987-8555 Remington Farmers' Co-op Remington. VA 540-439-3254 Warrenton Farmers' Co-op Warrenton, VA 540-347-7100 Marshall Farmers' Co-op Marshall, VA 540-364-1533 Mauertown Farmers' Co-op Mauertown, VA 540-459-5304 Sale prices now thru June 30th on Ag Salt & Water Softener Salt WIN A FREE 4 qt. Ice Cream Maker & 10 lbs. of Rock Salt See your local Co-op for details. Secure Your Future Today Buy U.S. Savings Bonds BZA From Page A1 Doug Baumgardner, believes that they will be allowed to purchase square footage from an adjoining property owner for a de-celeration lane. Some modifications will need to be made to allow for handicapped access. Dr. Shusterman has spoken with some of the neighboring property owners and received no objections. McCarthy has received no comments either for or against the application. One issue that was disLibrary From Page A1 Member Jim Gannon requested that the President advise the Board of events at which he would like Board member attendance. • President Warner reported that the Board of Supervisors appeared to have no problem with the proposed library budget, and that public hearings were scheduled for June 7. • In his report, library Director David Shaffer report Sheriff From Page A1 country, Sherertz has been speaking with school administrators about ways to enhance safety in the schools. He is currently seeking approval to place a deputy in the schools to interact with students, teachers and administrators, and the Sheriff’s Office. • Sherertz also wishes to continue an open door policy with the public. He is available for people to come in and speak with him anytime about anything on their mind. Since becoming Sheriff, Sherertz has been meeting as Vines From Page A4 it can be appreciated in the evening. The climbing cobea (Cobea scanders), now sold as the cup and saucer vine or cathedral bells, grows to 10 to 20 feet. Purple, white, and blue forms are available in the catalogs. Frotcher’s for 1881 recommends that cobea be sown in hot beds, not kept too moist, and the seed be placed edgewise in the ground for best germination. Longwood Gardens has hyacinth bean display The hyacinth bean (Dolichos lablab) growing over an arch at the entrance to the children’s garden at Longwood Gardens proved to be a popular photography spot as the deep-purple foliage provided a Horse Bam - Any Size Built on Site Special 6 Month Same As Cash Financing Available! 1 Gazebo Payments as low as *25.00 per month Portable^ Buildings 4'x4' to 12'x48' Horse Barns^ Playhouses Gazebos • Sheds Garages Pole Barns WOODSTOVES UNLIMITED We Service Everything We Sell! I[ Garage from 12'x20' up to 12'x48' Quality at Guaranteed Lowest Prices (J41 James Madison Highway, Culpeper, VA 540-825-5838 \Y<- aeeepi MasterCard Visa • Delivery Within a 100 Mile Radius Mon. Fri., 10-li - Saturday, 10-5 *On Approved ( red it WOOD/COAL STOVES • FI KNACKS • (,AS !.()(,S • HARD COAiyiUUiKI) • HARDWOOD 1'KI.LKTS • FIRKPIACES & ACCESSORIES • l*KU.ET STOVES cussed was parking. A couple of board members questioned where cars would park, and if there would be screening. McCarthy pointed out that this issue would be a part of the final site-plan approval. The board voted unanimously that the application met the standards set forth in both section 170-52 and 17066E of the local ordinances. Having agreed to the other conditions, all that’s left is for Baumgardner and Dr. Shusterman to go back to the Planning Commission with the final site plan. The next BZA meeting is scheduled for June 24. ed that the Friends of the Library book sale is on schedule for July 4th; that the American Cancer Society will host a prostate cancer program on June 11 and that Bob Ryan is scheduled to speak at the June 18 Friday Night Program; and that Susan and Peter Brink contributed the remaining 14 volumes of the Patrick O’Brien audio series. • In her report Treasurer Helen Platt noted that library expenditures were within budget overall, and the Board moved to shift funds to bring all budget lines into conformance. many people as he can. He wants to emphasize that he is open and receptive to ideas. He says that the Sheriff’s Office has to be receptive to the needs and voice of the community, adding “I think the best law enforcement products are a blend of input from the public with implementation and stewardship from the Sheriff’s Office.” Sherertz enjoys hunting, fishing, music andwriting as hobbies. He has been published in sports and music magazines, but hasn’t had time to write recently. Sherertz makes musical instruments, and said that he has extensive experience “singing for my supper.” rich background for the lighter-purple flowers. Frotcher’s offered the plant with purple and white flowers, but I have seen only purple in gardens in recent years. A member of the pea family, the clusters of flowers make the plant resemble a vine covered with hyacinth blossoms. For those of you planning a country or Victorian garden, all of these vines would be among the ones offered to our great grandmothers and regaining popularity today. But even in the most modem, of urban or suburban landscapes, these plants that have proved their value over the years can meet your special needs. Dr. Diane Relf is an environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. School_ From Page A2 • The K-3 grade Science Fair was held May 26-28. Though the projects at this level are not judged, the process was a great opportunity for the students to become familiar with the scientific method. Having their projects displayed for others to see was a great added- incentive for students to do their best! • The RCES Band Concert will be on Thursday night, June 3 at 7 p.m. This is not the date that was previously announced, so please be sure to make you calendars, and plan to attend. It is important that the community in general, as well as parents, support the youth of our community. It is gratifying for the students and adults alike! • The Celebration of Learning Assembly for grades 2-3 will be on Friday, June 4 at 9 a.m. to recognize special achievement at these levels. • The Awards Assembly for grades 4-6 will be held on Wednesday, June 9 at 9 a.m. We are always happy to have members of the community join us as we recognize our students’ accomplishments. Come if you can. • The Seventh Grade Graduation is scheduled for Thursday, June 10 at 9 a.m. Schools will close at 11 a.m. on this day. • Have a great week! Eryoy learning something new!

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 June 2, 1999 Citizen of the Month \ Samantha Breeden Home: Washington Accomplishments: Samantha is a sophomore at Rappahannock High School, where she serves as secretary for the band and chorus (as well as performing in both). She was recently accepted into the Governor’s School at the University of Richmond, where she will take part in a four-week program. , Outside of school, Samantha is active in church. She sings in the choir at Jeffersonton United Methodist Church, and helps out with other church choirs in the area. For instance, she sings in the Easter and Christmas cantatas at Washington Baptist Church. She also participates in Bland, sponsored by the Lions’ Club, and has finished first at the county level for two straight years and was second place at the district level this year. Weekend Picks Elementary Band to perform The Rappahannock Elementary School Band will have a concert on June 3 at 7 p.m. at the elementary school gym. All are welcome. Youth quilting class to begin i nere win De a youth beginning quilting class at the Rappahannocl Extension Office after school Monday, June 7. Ellen Manson of the Yarn and More Shop located in Washington has graciously offered this wonderful opportunity. There may be a small cost for this once in a lifetime, fun workshop. This workshop is sponsored by 4-H. If you are interested please call the Extension Office at 675-3619 to register. Fall soccer registration set The Rappahannock County Soccer League announces that fall soccer registration will start in June. There will be on-site registration at RCES on June 5 from 9 a.m. until noon. The registrar will be at the soccer fields to take registrations. Registration fees are $35 for the first child and $30 for each additional child. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Registration forms are available at the main offices of RCES . and RCHS. Please feel free to call the registrar, Sara Lawrey, at 675-1781 with any questions you may have. rue Mccfi ! Photo by Gerald Ochs IN CONCERT: Psycho Billy entertained Saturday evening at The Blue Moon in Sperryville. BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer What a difference a week makes. Or maybe it was the change of venue. Whatever the cause, my first experience with Psycho Billy, at a private party near Flint Hill, left much to be desired. Bad (or no) acoustics, thunderstorm, too small an event for the hard driving Billy crew ... it did not do them justice. Saturday at The Blue Moon in Sperryville was like day and night. Solid crowd, a more than adequate PA system, and sound by Andrew Smith of Stick ‘Em Up juiced Psycho Billy and, in turn, the Rappahannock rockers attending. At Psycho Billy’s heart are local veterans Barry Muthersbaugh on keys, brother Scott Muthersbaugh on guitar, Linda “the best voice in the west” (of Virginia, at the very least) Orfila at vocals, joined by drummer-environmentalist Ivan Ussach and bassist and front man Chris Frazier. Together only since January of this year, you can see and hear the talent coalescing with each successive tune. Scott’s understated play splashes the band with riffs drawn from and evolved over most of the rock and roll years . .. Ivan’s heavy hand (and foot) works well to tie the Billy boys and girl to a driving core .. . Barry’s keys and vocals light up the act like a searchlight playing over the prison yard . . . Chris’ pumping bass, irreverent facade and grunted vocals give Billy a pleasantly uncouth edge . . . and Linda’s too infrequently show cased vocals bring the band back to the smoky shadows of a blues cabaret. They work all right, though I had my doubts at the Flint Hill gig. The first tune out of the box last Saturday gave evidence of the possibility, and by the time they hit the Stones’ “Bleed On Me” you knew they were real. Chris Frazier says that he views the group as “a rowdy party band,” and when he drove Billy through “Shotgun and a Chevy,” you could taste that genre. The incomparable Orfila voice was first and maybe best heard in the Concrete Blonde tune, “Bloodletting,” and she showed more of that talent when working with Bobby Glasker (who made a cameo appearance and will play at The Blue Moon on June 5) on “Red Rooster” and “Black Cat.” I was scared for Psycho Billy in Flint Hill, but after The Blue Moon show, I “ain’t” anymore, & Carla Emery, author of The Encyclopedia of Country living, to speak at the library BY WALTER LONGYEAR Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Carla Emery, author of “The Encyclopedia of Country Living” will speak at a special public seminar on Saturday, June 19. The event will be held at the Rappahannock County Public Library on US 211 in Washington at 9 a.m. Carla Emery is a mother, speaker, and writer. She is the author of the critically- and publicly-acclaimed Encyclopedia of Country Living, a basic reference work in the field of independent living and family food production (“goats and gardens”). In print for 25 years, currently in its ninth edition, this old-fashioned how-to manual and recipe book now has some 400,000 copies in print. According to Ms. Emery, it really isn’t necessary to own 40 acres and a mule in order to benefit from her vast knowledge of life in the countryside long ago. How did people make do in simpler times and when distances mandated greater self-reliance? Ms. Emery will focus on those methods and techniques that are most useful for family preparedness and self-sufficiency. Topics will range from food storage and gardening to wind, solar and wood power. The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book is one of the all-time best-selling independent-living books. Whether you want to learn useful rural, “back-to-the-land” survival skills, acquire invaluable food-raising and preserving techniques, or to use and enjoy the astonishing wealth of over 1,000 recipes and hundreds of proven tips for cutting your personal living costs, you should attend this public forum. This is a tremendous opportunity to access Carla Emery’s unparalleled storehouse of experience and advice on everything related to self-sufficient living. Her book is an invaluable treasure-trove of well-tested, practical and ingenious recipes, formulas, ideas and advice. Whether you live in the city or the country, you’ll find yourself consult ing Carla Emery’s Encyclopedia Of Country Living frequently and profiting by it, or just sitting down and reading it for sheer pleasure! It is perhaps the most comprehensive resource available on the topics it covers. At this forum you’ll learn: • How to grow, prepare, can, preserve, dry and store your own healthy food. • How to variously raise, care for, milk, slaughter, prepare and generally utilize every kind of farm animal, from chickens and rabbits to goats and pigs. • How to bake your own bread, prepare your own butter, yogurt, cheese and sausages, make your own soap and candles, and obtain honey from your own bees. • How to garden organically and plant, preserve and use a wide variety of herbs. • How to build a bam yourself, dig a well, and obtain necessary homesteading supplies from over 700 catalog marketers. • Country skills, folk-wisdom and lifetime-tested * tips and techniques that will not only stand you in good stead in the future but also save you money, help make you healthier, and increase your independence right now! If you’re dreaming about moving “back to the land” someday, or if you’re already there and want to live more self-sufficiently (wherever you may be) you’ll want a copy of the ninth edition of The Encyclopedia of Country Living... We think you’re pretty swell, Carla. Organic Gardening magazine Carla Emery is certifiably one of the craziest, warmest, [sometimes unintentionally] funniest, wisest, most lovable, and idealistic zanies now walking the face of the earth and we think this old world would be a lot better off if we had a few more people like her. Mother Earth News

Church A Activities Homecoming at Gid Broxvn Homecoming services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church on Sunday, June 6. The Rochester family from Blacksburg, S.C. will be singing at 10 a.m. followed by Donnie Farmer of Annie Walk, W.Va. preaching at the 11 a.m. service. Lunch will be served at 12. Beginning at 1:30 the Rochester family will be singing again. Scott Matthews of Blacksburg, S.C. will be preaching at 2 p.m. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke invites everyone to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 aim. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. , Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, June 6 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. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Play to be presented “The Book of the Seven Seals,” a Biblical play directed and written by Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant will be presented at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, June 5 at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Deacons and Deaconess of First Baptist Church in Washington. A free will offering will be taken. 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 Special Day scheduled Bethel Baptist Church Choir of Amissville is honoring Pearl Groves on June 5 at 6 p.m. The Carter Singers from Falls Church will be the guest singers for “Miss Pearl’s Day.” Refreshments will be served immediately following the program. Rev. Forrest Freeman is pastor and Deacon Sam Aylor is program chairman. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Bus trip planned First Baptist Church of Washington is sponsoring a bus trip to Washington D.C. for a luncheon cruise on the Potomac June 26. The luncheon will be from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will cost $50 per adult. Full payment must . be received by the third Sunday in June. If you are interested or need more information contact Sherron Boddie at 675-3840 or Nan Roberts at 399-9815. 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. Deacon, Deaconess Day set Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill will celebrate • Deacon and Deaconess Day on June 6 at 3 p.m. Rev. <’harles Wormely from Mt. Zion Baptist Church in '< Spotsylvania will be the guest preacher. Dinner will be | served and the public is invited. 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 Special services at Five Forks Revival and Homecoming services will be held at Five Forks Regular Baptist Church. Homecoming will be held June 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and revival June 14, 15 and 16 at 7 each evening. Lunch will be served on June 13. The speaker will be Dr. Paul D. Hawkins of the Tidewater ; Baptist Temple in Virginia Beach. Special singing will be provided by the Oak Park Baptist Church in Madison. The i Five Forks Church is located at the crossroads of Route 620, Fletcher’s Mill/Five Forks Road and Route 621, Rudasill Mill Road. All are invited. 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. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Mrs. Moffett returns after two week visit Mrs. Jean B. Moffett has returned home after spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. She was accompanied home by her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Welling of Fairfax Station. The community was sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Ollie Vann who passed away at the Culpeper Health Care in Culpeper last Saturday. She resided with her son-in- law Washington By RUTH CLARK 67S-3608 and daughter, cobby and tansy Frazier in Castleton before entering the nursing home. Friday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Mrs. Ollie Vann and Mrs. Janie Burke at the Culpeper Health Care in Culpeper. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark in Lebanon Church. On Friday, May 28 Andrew Burke enjoyed a field trip to Harpers Ferry West, Va, with his eighth grade class from Rappahannock High School. He enjoyed the day and they all had a good time. On Sunday, May 30 Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew enjoyed the day at the home of Allan and Lisa Streightiff and children Jason, Stacy, Sara and Amber in Amissville for a cookout. Others present were Steve and Josie Kellison, Frank, Debbie and Morgan Smith, Jamie Ugarty and son Mica, Wayne, Jessica and Aaron Wilson, Tim and Vicki Smith, all of Amissville. Happy birthday to Mike Hudson who will celebrate his day on Wednesday, June 2. Visitors last Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward ivi. v^iarK were mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas. ivirs. ttJtty settle and Mrs. Edna Vaught of Front Royal were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes and Rusty Smoot. Best wishes to John and Linda Clark who have a wedding anniversary on Monday, June 7. Sunday, June 6 is Graduate Recognition Day for graduates related to the Washington Baptist Church. Following worship services there will be a luncheon for the graduates in the Church Fellowship Hall. Graduates are asked to wear their gown if you have it and to be at the church at 10:45 a.m. On Saturday, Daniel and Sallie Keyser of Sperryville hosted a cook-out at the former home place of the Keysers on Red Oak Mountain. Among those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and daughter, Michelle of Alexandria, Mrs. Jeanette Pullen of Flint Hill, Mrs. Mamie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs. Virginia Cloud and Mrs. Addie Keyser. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. is the Baccalaureate Service for the 1999 graduating class at Rappahannock County High School. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons entertained with a cook-out. The occasion was in combination with Memorial Day and Edie Falls’ birthday. Among the guests attending were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham Snd family of Culpeper, Mrs. Edna Vaught and Mrs. Kitty Settle of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. On Saturday, May 29 Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Edie Falls traveled to New York City by way of Schnocks Sightseeing Service for the day. They toured Manhattan, Chinatown, Greenwich Village, NBC Studios and other places of interest. They also enjoyed a beautiful buggy ride through Central Park. Shopping places included Macys, F. A. O. Schwarz Toy Company and Pier I before departing New York we had dinner at Harley Davidson Cafe. The day was enjoyable and Edie had New York cheese cake for her birthday. Have a great week and please call 675-3608 when you have news for this column. McWhirts enjoy guests over holiday weekend Anne and Frank McWhirt had the pleasure of their granddaughter’s company for the holiday weekend. Ms. Katelyn Murphy of Spotsylvania visited with her grandparents while her mom and dad, Mary and Michael Murphy, traveled to Charlotte, N. C. to .attend the NASCAR race. During the week, Janie and Claude Patenotte of Newport News also visited with the McWhirts. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Matthew Ryan Davidson who will be two years old on June 2 and to Margaret Stover and Ralph Wells who share June 3 as their birthdays. Our condolences are sent to the family of Cletus Howard Printz who passed away on May 21. Mr. Printz was a respected deacon and member of Forest Grove Baptist Church. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. We also extend our sympathy to Goldie Anna Smoot’s family. Mrs. Smoot passed away Saturday, May 22, and was buried at the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions on behalf of Mrs. Smoot may be made to the Washington Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 209, Washington, Virginia 22747. Congratulations to the Rappahannock County High School Band members and band director for their exceptional first place finishes in Williamsburg on May 15! Not only did these talented young men and women succeed in capturing the first place trophy for their division, the Amissville By GLENDA GUM clarinet section took the first place sectional trophy and Ms. Holly Long’s flute solo secured the first place solo trophy. Your dedication to your music paid off and we all are very proud of your accomplishments! The Rappahannock Soccer League will be holding a bake sale on Saturday, June 5, at the Rappahannock Coop from 7 a.m. until noon and on the soccer field at Rappahannock County Elementary School from 9 a.m. until 11 to benefit the league. Your support is appreciated. Early registration for the fall coed Rappahannock Soccer Leagues will be held on Saturday, June 5 in front of Rappahannock County Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. New players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. Registration fees are $35. For families registering more than one child, the first child’s fee is $35 and each additional child is $30. For further informa tion, please call Sara Lawrey at 675-1781. The spring soccer picnic will be on Saturday, June 19, at Lake Arrowhead from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Parents and players are encouraged to come out and have a great time! Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Amissville Baptist Church s Vacation Bible School the week of June 21 through June 25. All children are welcome to participate and share in Jesus’ love. The Early Learning Center of Culpeper is offering a babysitting course for ages 12-16. Admission is on a firstcome-first-served basis until the allowed capacity is reached. Registration forms are available at the Early Learning Center located at 673 Sunset Lane and the cost is $10. The course will begin Monday, June 21 and run through Friday, June 25 from 9 a.m. until 12. The registration form and fee is due by Friday, June 18. June is a big month what with graduation, the end of the school year, beginning of summer, Father’s Day, and the Amissville Carnival. Definitely a month with something for everyone. Drop me a note with your summer plans in the box at Hackley’s Store. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Keysers host gathering of family, friends On Saturday Daniel and Sally Keyser hosted a get together at the Old Keyser home place on the side of Red Oak Mountain. About 31 family and friends met at Rock Mills. They traveled on Thunder Road through freshly cut bushes and brambles until they reached a giant rock which is in close proximity to the Old Keyser house. Here they laid out a scrumptious luncheon for all to eniov. Woodville Robert and Addie Keyser purchased this property in 1938 and lived there with their five children until the death of Mr. Keyser. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Keyser moved to Washington with her small children. While Mrs. Keyser lived on the Red Oak she carried mail in an old car, probably a Model T, from the Rock.Mills Post office/store to Woodville. Other neighboring landowners during the 1938 time frame were Will Griffith, Will Settle, Walter Wharton, Ash Wharton, Walter Burke; Howard Wharton, Willie Cloud, Oscar Wharton, Sam Wharton, Amon Wharton, and Robert Wharton. The Keyser home was adjacent to what was called “The Wharton Hollow.” This Keyser get together was the fourth event held. Mrs. Addie Keyser who is 96 years old played “The Fox Chase” on her harmonica and danced a little for those attending. Other entertainment was provided by Donald Keyser on the fiddle and Dude Settle and Daniel Keyser on guitars. Wayne Baldwin led the group in a song written in 1947 by J. M. Henson of Atlanta, Ga. They all sang “Let Me Stand By the Side of the Mountain and View the Handy Work of God. I’m reminded of Life’s Flowing Fountains and the Rock Smitten by Moses Rod.” Families around Woodville are enjoying the vegetable bounties from their gardens. Things like onions. radishes, lettuce, herbs, greens, potatoes and peas. There is nothing better than new peas and potatoes to the local old timers. Emory and Frances Conner’s visitors on Thursday were Lucille Dellinger of Scrabble and Bill and Jean Gibbs of Culpeper. Sunday visitors of Audra Crawford were Jim and Lillian Syki s of Culpeper. Tim and Debbie Norman and Corey’s Sunday visitors were Herbert and Edna Wines of Amissville and Dan and Bessie Norman. This past weekend Nikki Alther and Jonathan Whorton went mountain hiking and camping. David and Thora Pullen were Tuesday evening visitors of Richard and Rena Burke. The Burkes had breakfast at the Country Cafe Monday morning in Washington. Tuesday evening guests of Waiter Milton, Michele and Die Burke were Fran, Ken, Will, Wade and Wyatt Norman of Washington. David and Thora Pullen visited family and friends in Pennsylvania on Sunday. Whil^ there they attended a birthday party for Thora’s niece, Morgan. On Saturday John and Debbie Suche of Culpeper hosted a cookout for family and friends. Those attending were Betty Harris, Eddie and Jennifer Suche, Butch, Becky and Blake Harris, Mike and Jean Lemay of Lake of the Woods, and Rena, Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke. Richard Burke was unable to attend because he was mowing hay with Jimmy and Tim Falls. Sunday visitors of Flossie and Kinsey Wharton were Connie, Doug, Jake, Joe, and Julie Cumins of Centreville, Ronald and Judy Atkins of Washington, Calvin and Nancy Atkins and Joshua and Angela Hitt and Nicholas of Sperryville. Sunday afternoon callers of Die, Michele, and Walter Milton Burke were John and Debbie Suche of Culpeper. June Clark spent Sunday afternoon through the evening at her home. Among those visiting with her were Vallie Butler, Norma Holt, Richard Burke, Tim Falls, Heidi Bullock, Misty Hitt, and Edie Falls. Around 7 p.m. she was. returned to the Mont Vue Nursing Home in Luray. Mrs. Clark’s address remains Mont Vue Nursing Home, 30 Mont Vue Drive, Luray, Va. 22835, Room 119-A. Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8. June Clark’s visitors in Luray this week were Misty Hitt, Rev Alphesus Atkins, Betty and Oliver Kibler, Mary Virginia Hisey, Billy and Nina Fox, Warren and Doris Kemp, Mark Kemp, Blondel Titchnell, Thelma Painter, Shirley Settle, Betty Lamb, Margie Kenny, Dorothy Scott and Samantha Falls. Call Rena Burke at 987-8330 with your news items for the Woodville area anytime. Your help in maintaining this column is appreciated. Sperryville parade this Friday at 7 p.m. The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual carnival is currently underway. Rides will be offered at a special low price both tonight and Thursday. Rides are provided by Dean Amusements and there will be games, food and fun for the entire family each evening. The grand parade will be held Friday, June 4 at 7 p.m. Saturday evening at 10 a.m. will be the crowning of the queen and at 12 midnight prizes will be awarded. All community residents are encouraged to support this four evening fun filled event. Dale Jenkins celebrated his second birthday on Saturday, May 29 wifh a party at the home of his parents, Kirk and Patty Jenkins. Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Those helping Dale celebrate were Bobby Jenkins and Jake of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, Christal, Tom and Ted, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh, Jerry and JoAnn Pullen, Jerry Jr., Yvonne, Megan and Amber, all of Washington. Also Richard Dwyer, Richie Dwyer, Brittany Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. John Niebert, Mickayla, Meagan and Madeline. Dale received many nice gifts and we wish him a belated happy birthday. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 6. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the public to attend. Tiffany and Barbara Wayland and Sean Michael Knick were Sunday afternbon tea guests of Su Webb at Dulaney Hollow Bed and Breakfast near Madison. Su, a business manager for Times Community Newspapers in Fairfax, was care taking for the establishment over the Memorial Day weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and . Dale were Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Ashleigh and Dale enjoyed playing in the pool. Businesses in Sperryville were pleased with the result of the busy weekend in town. Many visited the shops and enjoyed the music, speeches, etc. Kathy Edwards and Karen Loving will be presenting a one day workshop at Rappahannock Healing Arts on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., entitled Cooking for Optimal Health. Call the center to reserve your spot at this event, 987-7204 or 987-7241. Cost is $50 per person and includes a “healthy lunch.” Enjoy the carnival days in Sperryville! Public school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, June 7: Rapp’s Egg McMuffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, June 8: Sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, June 9: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, June 10: Surprise breakfast. Lunch: Monday, June 7: Chicken tender or burrito or turkey sticks, choice of vegetables and fruit. Tuesday, June 8: Deli ham and cheese sandwich/lettuce, choice of vegetables and fruit. Wednesday, June 9: Pizza, choice of vegetables and fruit. RCHS Monday, June 7: Grilled ham and cheese, vegetables and fruit or chicken salad on bun, fruit. Tuesday, June 8: Barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw. Wednesday, June 9: Surprise or subs, fruit. Note: School will be released at 11 a.rri. on Thursday, June 10. Summer vacation, enjoy! SU BSCRIBE TO THE KW*/M//lYVOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. smwxDOAft summer 11?eatre Winchester, Virginia Fourth Annual EYEWITNESS TO WAR: A LIVING HISTORY at the Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church Route 50 near Aldie, Virginia JUNE 12-13,1999 Join Mosby's Partisan Rangers, Federal and Confederate cavalry and infantry, sutlers, civilians and a Civil War Band at two days of living history demonstrations. 12 Noon ~ 12:15 p.m. 1-5 p.m. ~ 8 p.m. 9:15 p.m. - 10:30 a.m. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, lune 12th Opening Ceremony. Cemetery Dedication. , Living History demonstrations of events in and around this historic church during the years 1861-1865. Southern Horizon Civil War Band. Annual Torchlight Tour. Sunday. lune 13th Church Service. The Battles of Aldie, Middleburg and Upperville, and the ambush and death of correspondent Lynde Walters Buckingham. For additional information, call 703-777-0343. Upcoming Events Cooking for Optimal Health Kathy Edwards, ND and Karen Loving, NCTMB will offer a one day workshop, Cooking for Optimal Health, on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. The cost is $50 per person and includes a “healthy” lunch. “The right foods do have the power to heal; just as the wrbng foods can cause sickness, rapid aging and in time, premature death. Come learn what a “dead-food” diet consists of. The body cannot build strong new cells and maintain a healthy immune system to prevent disease when it is receiving lifeless food. We will cook a healthy lunch together and learn what you can do at home to create healthy meals,” said an organizer. Call Rappahannock Healing Arts Center to reserve your space 987-7204 or 987-7241. Cancer discussion at Library The Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society will host a program on Prostate Cancer at the Rappahannock Library at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 11. Dr. Nini Data, a well known and respected Urologist in Uarrenton will present a discussion on the need for early detection and the different procedures which are used in treating this condition in adult men. This is important for men of all ages starting with early testing although the individual may not be aware there could be a problem with his health. Also, all women are invited to attend. Are you in need of clothes ? The First Baptist Church, Main Street Extended in Washington will sponsor a Clothes Closet on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Clothes Closet will have all sizes from children to adult. “There is no obligation, no fee, just come in and you will be blessed, said a spokesperson.” Sperryville carnival underway The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department is currently underway and will continue through the week until Saturday evening, -June 5. The parade will be held on Friday, June 4. Crowning; of the queen will be Saturday evening. There will be prizes, games, rides, food and fun for the entire family all four evenings. Animal Communication ivorkshop set • Harmany Equine Clinic, Ltd. presents Dawn Hayman Animal Communication Workshop July 23-25. Workshop includes introductory lecture, two full day seminar with v lunch included for only $185. Call 675-1855 for details. 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. For more information call Mr. Stanley at 987-8277. Nature Camp scheduled The Rappahannock Nature Camp will be held June 28July 9 at Singing Creek near Sperryville. This is a day camp for girls and boys age eight to 14, devoted to the study and exploration of local natural history. Due to a delay in publicity, the deadline for registration has been extended until June 10. For information call Lyt Wood at 675-1088 or pick up a brochure at the Tree Works office in Washington next to the Rappahannock Extension Office. 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 6358278. The carnival will be held July 21-24. Emery to speak at Library Carla Emery, author of The Encyclopedia of Country Living, will speak at a free special public forum and intensive seminar on Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library in Washington. Carla Emery is a mother, speaker, and writer. Her publicly-acclaimed Encyclopedia of Country Living, is a basic reference work in the field of independent living and family food production (“goats and gardens”). In print for 25 years, this old-fashioned how-to manual and recipe book now has some 400,000 copies in print. If you are interested in learning the homesteading, agricultural and animal husbandry skills that people knew 50 - 100 years ago, you will benefit from this program. For more information call 675-3679. Summer camps scheduled TASC for Teens of Jeffersonton is organizing and leading two 2-week Canadian Wilderness Fishing Summer Camps to beautiful Northern Ontario for youth ages 10-17 on July 17-30 and Aug. 7-20. The trips will leave from Jeffersonton and include qualified and caring staff, complete instruction, round-trip transportation, meals, most camping equipment, cabin lodging, and motorboat. For more information call 937-8272. 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 the 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. Child Care workshop set The Fauquier County Department of Social Services, Child Nutrition, Inc. and Virginia Cooperative Extension have teamed up to offer a workshop on Starting a Family Child Care Business. The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, June 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be at the Department of Social Services, 320 Hospital Drive, Warrenton. If you have thought about caring for children in your home, this workshop will help you develop a plan to run a successful child care business. Participants will learn about resources available to them to ensure ongoing success in running a child care business. For information call Linda G. Murphy at 727-3435, extension 3 or the Fauquier County Extension Office at 341-7950.

D. Baldwin feted with party A surprise birthday party was recently given for Danny Ray Baldwin in celebration of his 50th birthday by his wife, Bonnie Sue and sons. It was a great success, he was surprised. Those present in addition to his wife guests included Ashleigh Baldwin, Kenneth Baldwin and Jennifer Papp, Jason Baldwin and Meghan Fairbrother, Andy and Angie Baldwin, Eva Dodson, Linda, Richie and Katie Baldwin, Billy, Jean and Dawn Dodson, Cindy and Kayla McGhee, Brian and Shawn Dodson, Amy Grigsby, Tommy, Betty Lou and Amanda Walters, Jack Pullen and Shannon East. Also attending were Timothy, Sandy and Timmy Jenkins, Bill and Kim Atkins, Jeff Atkins and Jill, Dennis and Michael Fairbrother, Carson and Aline Johnson, Cathryn Wayland, Monica Riddell, Ronnie and Sandra Jenkins, Donna and Brian Clark, Bobby Jenkins, Dean Atkins, Neal Atkins and Tammy Dwyer. Richie Dwyer, Jon, April, Joy and Bret Heddleston, Penny Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Atkins, Ronnie Atkins, Bo and April Grigsby, Jim and Kim Norman, Eric Smith, Pat and Charles Whorton, Susan and Amy Payne also attended. Those sending best wishes were C.B. and Carol Johnson, Greg Dodson and Shelly, Luther and Dot Campbell, J. B. and Mildred Hitt, Dorothy Butler, Rodney and Jo Vest. Dial Direct Classified Advertising 1-800-852-4797. 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) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 Rappahannock beef producers launch new sales techniques Beef generates more sales than any other product in the fresh meat case. But consumers are still confused by many of today’s beef products. In fact, research has found that 32 percent of shoppers frequently have trouble locating a certain beef item. If they are unable to find what they want, 12 percent of those shoppers won’t buy any meat at all. Rappahannock County beef producers plan to increase beef sales and reduce meat case confusion with a revolutionary program that makes fresh beef easier to shop for and prepare. Developed after four years of consumer research, the checkoff-funded “Beef Made Easy” program reorganizes the fresh beef section by cooking method. “This is more in-line with how consumers think about meal preparation,” says Cynthia Boggs, Director of Education & Beef Promotion of the Virginia Cattle Industry Board. “Lack of cooking knowledge prevents many consumers from buying a broader range of beef products.” The program addresses these issues by grouping beef products into eight cooking method categories: oven roasts, pot roasts, steaks for braising, steaks for grilling/broiling, steaks for marinating, steaks for sauteeing, beef for stewing and beef to stir-frying. Colorcoded signs and rail strips separate the eight categories, making them easier for consumers to find. In addition, on-pack labels provide simple cooking instructions so consumers can see how to prepare any given fresh beef item. “Beef in Minutes” signage also helps designate a section for convenient beef times, such as beef kabobs, premarinated products, and microwaveable beef entrees. In the more than 60 stores where the “Beef Made Easy” program has been implemented, there has already been a change in the way consumers shop for beef. One store saw a 4.1 percent increase in beef pounds moved during the first month of use, compared to the same month one year before. Another showed a 7.9 percent increase in beef pounds sold. Meat managers noticed an increase in sale of beef cuts that had not been strong sellers before. “They also noticed a decrease in the number of consumer questions, especially about roasts,” adds Boggs. “The program helped customers make faster purchase decisions, which is critical given today’s time-pressed lifestyles.” Boggs believes the “Beef Made Easy” approach will have a positive impact for consumers and beef producers alike. “If consumers know at the point of purchase exactly how to prepare any fresh beef item, Boggs says, they will have more confidence in their cooking skills and be more inclined to expand the number and types of beef products they buy at the supermarket.” SUMMER white sale r. *■ i 20% off I ENTIRE STOCK OF BED-INjf BAGS. Everything you need to give your bed a new look $ in one easy package. Includes comforter, sheets, sham(s) and I bed ruffle. Choose from many $ styles. Reg. 89.99-349.99, f Sale 71.99-279.99 29.99ALL SIZES HANDCRAFTED QUILTS. 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Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day A visit to the florist The 4-H Cloverbud Club enjoyed a trip recently to Mazie’s Daisies. The 4-Her’s learned what a florist is and what they do. Trish Bartholomew, the owner, showed the children how to arrange flowers and all the different tools it takes to make beautiful flower arrangements. Pictured from left to right is Mazie Drake, Trish Bartholomew, Kim Sealock, Nikki Dodson, T.J. Berry, Kenny Dodson and Katherine Crawford. Massage as medicine BY KAREN LOVING Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Receiving massage is one of the most relaxing and pleasurable human activities. Many people have come to enjoy its stress-reduc ing effects. But massage can also be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and conditions, as illustrated by the following three examples: • A study by researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine and Duke University Medical School compared the effects of massage and relaxation therapy on asthmatic children. Thirtytwo asthmatic children were randomly assigned to receive either massage or relaxation therapy from their parents, who were taught how to administer the treatments. For a period of 30 days, the children received 20 minute treatments each day before bedtime. The younger children in the study showed a decrease in behavioral anxiety and levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, immediately after receiving massage therapy. Over the study period, their pulmonary functions improved, as well as their attitudes about their disease. Older children also experienced improvement, but not to the same degree as the younger children. • Adolescent girls suffering from bulimia who received massage treatments were compared with a control group receiving standard therapy. Those getting massages had lower depression scores and cortisol levels, higher dopamine levels, and improved attitudes about their disorder and their body images. • Ketlexology, the manual stimulation of therapeutic points on the feet, ears, and hands, was found to significantly reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The therapy consisted of 30 minute treatments administered weekly for a period of eight weeks. Based on information in: Touchpoints, Vol. 3 No. 4 “Massage is a language which speaks of gentleness and connection, trust and receiving, peace and alertness, efficiency and creativity. All it takes is two hands to communicate it and a body open to listening. What it says is universal.” “Perhaps massage is the harbinger of a new language of interaction, a language which can teach us non-verbally, at deeper levels, how to live and not to live, how to combine work, goals, problem-solving and relaxation, how to relate with other human beings in a way other than attack and defense.” From Bellevue Athletic Club, Vue, October 1990 Call Rappahannock Healing Arts Center, 987-7204 or 987-7241 to arrange an appointment with one of their massage therapists. c € N 6 I A T l L A T I C N § t-Jliouglits, by Randy Minter WHEN ALL SEEMS DIMINISHED A man who had recently lost his mother after a lengthy illness was once heard to remark that it seemed the flowers had little right to bloom during the spring following his mother’s death. He found little of his usual joy in the warming sun and the color and scent of the flowers. Surely, the flowers had done little to diminish themselves in his eyes. The trouble lay in his perception. This same feeling is noted in the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson “There is a kind of contempt of the landscape felt by him who has just lost by death a dear friend. The sky is less grand as it sets down over less worth in the population.” Everything is diminished by grief when we lose someone we love. Grief has its own life and its own logic. We need to give ourselves space and time to recover without the burden of forced cheeriness or premature optimism. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave., we believe that prearfangements offer an opportunity for you and your family to have peace of mind. 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. “The event of death is always astounding, our philosophy never reaches, never possesses it, we are always at the beginning of our catechism, always the definition is yet to be made. What is death?” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Obituaries Paulette Hodgson Paralegal Paulette Hunsberger Hodgson, 49, of Glenmont, N.Y. died Wednesday, May 26 at the Hospice Inn, in nearby Albany, N.Y. She was born on March 20, 1950 in Warrenton, and lived in Midland until she married Joe Hodgson on June 8, 1969. Mrs. Hodgson attend Radford College, Montgomery Community College and completed her B.A. degree in English in 1974 at the University of Maryland. In 1988, after moving to New Jersey, she decided to make a career change and completed a degree in legal technology in May 1990, achieving a 4.0 average. In April, 1990, she became employed by the law firm of Katz, Ettin, Levine and Kurzweil in Cherry Hill, where she worked very successfully as a paralegal until November 1997. She is survived by her husband, Joe; her son, Michael of Kill Devil Hills, N.C.; her mother, Pauline Hunsberger of Midland; two brothers, Leon Hunsberger of Sumerduck and Samuel Hunsberger of Amissville and three half-sisters, Mary Webb of Colonial Beach, Jeannie Jacobs of Bealeton and Betty Hunsberger of Stafford. Funeral services were held Monday, May 21 at Midland United Methodist Church with the Rev. William B. Day Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Midland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1747, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or to any local hospice. Ollie Vann Former Castleton resident Ollie Ellen Dellinger Vann, 86, died Saturday, May 29 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She was born Aug. 23, 1912 in Jerome, Va. to the late Willard Edgar and Stella Hambleton Dellinger. Mrs. Vann was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by one daughter, Tansy Noreen Settle Frazier and her husband, Bobby Frazier of Castleton and tour grandchildren, Lisa Faye Settle, Keith Taylor Settle and Timothy Scott Settle, all of Culpeper and Carla Yvonne Settle of Syria. Also surviving are five sisters, Millie Funkhouser and Gloria Carter, both of Severn, Md., Audrey Barb of Bayse, Va., Pauline Niemeyer of Edinburg and Vista Hoover of Jerome and one brother, Laco Dellinger, also of Jerome. She was predeceased by her husband, John Vann; two brothers, Lewis and Edgar Dellinger and one sister, Mamie Bohrer. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 1 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Jerome with the Rev. Phillip Bailey and Pastor Harold E. Burnett officiating. Burial followed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andy Starliper, David Jones, Allen Carter, James Carter, David Cline Jr. and David Cline Sr. Honorary pallbearers were David Bonnett, Rick Settle, Rob Booth and Tim Bagley. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 10415 Mountain Run Lake Road, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or to the National Stroke Council, 3066 West Joppa Road, Baltimore, Md. 21204. Catherine Criscione Administrative assistant Catherine W. Criscione, 87, of Flint Hill, formerly of Washington, D.C., died Sunday, May 30 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. A mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Washington with Father Robert Lange. The family will receive friends at their home in Flint Hill follow ing the service. Mrs. Criscione was borr Oct. 27, 1911 in St. Louis, Mo. daughter of Frank and Anna Kaspar Walton. She was a retired administrative assistant with the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C. with 40 years of employment. She was a volunteer for Children’s Hospital and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and for the Rappahannock Elementary school library. She was married to the late Woodson Paul Colford and the late Joseph Criscione. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis A. Pricer of Flint Hill; a step-daughter, Lenora Tomalin of Florida; a step-son, Robert Criscione of Colonia, N.J.; three grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren and a number of step-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s National Medical Center (Children’s Hospital), Attn: Development Office, 111 Michigan Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20010. Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, Manager Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline June 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 C<m»truction “Specializing in (]iiality workmanship.” Crest Hutcheson f540J 622-2875 Class “A" Licensed And Insured EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Dmuon of l.*c Quality work and satisfied 'customers art our #i priority Maurv Sutphin (540) 675-3429 374 Ben Venue RJ Fhni Hill. VA 2262? Vest's Excavating Specialized Bockhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushflpgging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 ❖ ❖ Landscaping Flint Hill Nursery - Offering full service lawn maintenance ~ Complete landscape design and installation Free Estimates 675-1005 or 675-3150 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547*3452 PAINTING VinvT siding Interior & Exterior Painting rull 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 PllXEaVS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Line Hiller Soft Conditioners Free Estimates on .\>tr Hurl 540-675-3249 Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE MondeyThisdty 8 am to 9 pm Fndaj^SaturdBy8amto9pm Suxtay8amto3pm. 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE Mini Storage South Wales Business & Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540)341-7000 SPEKKYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential ('oMMercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 sciiHRimu;, va SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool '& Roper Appliances 312 North Main St.. Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804)971-6777

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Livestock 256 Miscellaneous For Sale 260 Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262 Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Equipment/Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 274. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 286. Seasonal Sales _ Please refer to category you wish to use Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298 Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365 Domestic Services 370. Fmancial/Mortgages 375. Flome Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden 390 Personal Services 391. Miscellaneour Services 395 Services Wanted Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420 Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460 Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Lega| Notices 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. 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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis: After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept 22 Rentals Houses HOUSE FOR RENT: | Avail, immed. 2br. secluded. CAC/H, beautiful view. $1,000/mo 540-987-3311. Washington, VA- 1 BR cottage on farm in foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains. All appl. + ' wood stove. Immac. no yard work, 1 yr lease. , Immed. occupancy. $700/ mo. + sec. dep. 540-675-3328 for apt ---\ 220 m Equipment V_ ^ WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. | non Garage/ Yard Sale V_y MULTI-FAMILY Sat, 6/5, 8 AM-4PM - No Early Birds, Please. Tools, stereo, 2 new WeedEaters, collectibles housewares and more. 2098 Rutherford La. Amissville. Rt. 211W, 1.9 mis. past QStop, Look for signs. SAT, JUNE~5 65 Dennis Rd. Antiques, appliances, baby items. From Culpeper, Rt. 522 N, R to Scrabble Rd., R on Rt. 680 to Willowpond Farm. 254 Building Materials TWO STEEL Buildings Engineered Certified 40x80 was $13,970 now $6,894. 40x30 was $7,112 now $3,690. Must sell, can deliver. 1-800-292-0111. (256 ] SADDLERY LIQUIDATORS Come See The Largest Tack Shop in the U.S.A. Everything for the horse and rider. Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! 6612 James Madison Highway. Junction of Rt. 15 and Rt. 66. Haymarket, VA. 888-723-3554 |294 Giveaways BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut 703-2950678. FREE SLABWOOD long' length 540-453-2079 298 Lost V___> LOST IN RAPPAHANNOCK yellow, male, lab, 90lbs, “Raj", friendly, tags, REWARDI Call Daphne, 540-987-8038 r EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop Irtr complete Home iXxtifuune Service Flex r Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip C»*vcrs A Uphis»cr> Residential A Commerical Kt 211 \mtssviUr. VA 937-5500 fF,n*nclal i Mortgage* CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of tryst notes secured by real estate In business since 1982 Quick easy closings. Call now for details and quotes Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 ' > 400 Adoption .OVING COUPLE wishes to adopt infant. Will pay med/legal exp. Please answer our prayers Call Tracy & Tom, 888-869-1110. 605 Automobiles _> 15 VW JETTA GL. 44K mi, excellent condition, asking $9950, 540-6753757. Bids & Proposals ■ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID The Rappahannock County School Board is soliciting bids from licensed Class A Virginia General Contractors for reroofing of the high school west wing. The new roof will be a metal standing seam system with metal purlins and supports. Sealed bids will be received by Dr. David Gangel. Superintendent, on June 15, 1999. at the Office of the Rappahannock County School Board, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, Virginia, 22747. until 2:00 p.m., at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract Documents may be obtained from Wise & Associates, Consulting Engineers 11 Ridgetop Drive, Weyers Cave, Virginia, 24486 telephone (540)234-8474, fax (540)234-8704- A payment of $75.00 will be required for each set of Contract Documents Contract Documents returned in good condition within 10 days of bid opening will qualify for a refund of $75.00. No refunds will be made for Contract Documents which are not returned prepaid, or returned more than 10 days after bid openinq, or returned in a marked or deteriorated condition A prebid conference will be held at the School Board Office on June 7, 1999, at 3:30 p.m., at which time the Owner and the Engineer will answer questions from prospective bidders concerning the project Bidders are not required to be present, but are strongly encouraged to attend the conference. The Agreement requires substantial completion of the work prior to the opening of school for the 1999 fall session Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in the amount of five (5%) percent of Bidder's maximum bid price and in the form of a certified or bank check or. a Bid Bond issued by a surety meeting the requirements of the General Conditions. 6/2/99 #259952 WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? ADVERTISE IN TODAY’S CLASSIFIED Apartment Living Brand New Apartments One Month Rent . FREE! , 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 vi* w to 18.750 $21,400 24,100 26.750 28,900 31X>5Q_ 6To quality your mourn* must b* t*ss than thus* on N Chart ba**d on th* numtai ol parsons liyrng CULPEPER COMMONS • 2 & 3 bedroom apartment homes • Fully equipped kitchens • Gas heatinj! and hot water Wall-towall 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 KSI Tel(540)829-8595 Fax (540)829-8596 Professionally Managed by KSi Management Corp. •—-T Legal Notices s:TRUSTEE S SALE OF ROUTE 1 BOX 78B A/K/A 5309 SPERRYVILLE PIKE Boston, Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated October 20th, 1995 in the original principal amount of $125,650.00, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 0215 at page 0419. the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lot A-1, containing 5.944 acres, more or less, on U S. Route 522, near Round Hill, as the same is, duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 182 at page 144; among the land records of Rappahannock County. Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the “Property") The sale will take place on June 7, 1999 at. 11:00 a.m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $8,000.Q0 is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale. Time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B. Wood and Tonya R. Henderson, Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, P.A 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23229 Telephone: (804)-288-0088 Ref# 16845 Ad dates: May 12, 1999; May 19, 1999, May 26, 1999, June 2, 1999 • #256019 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of-Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington. Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 9, 1999, at 7 30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: AMENDED SU #28 Application by Mr. Peter Kramer to remove/ modify two existing special use permit requirements: (1) to remove requirement that ten (10) off-street parking spaces be provided; and (2) that expansion of the footprint of the building be allowed to accommodate a first floor expansion Properly is known as Tax Map 20A-1. Parcel 106, zoned “VM” - Village Mixed-Use. Original permit issued in 1984. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia 22747 The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator. P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 5/26, 6/2/99 #259476 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, June 24, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #99-05-01 Nancy David Dillon, Trustee, owner of 31.3398 acres in Hampton District, known as 350 Fodderstack Road, Washington, VA (Tax Map 20, Parcel 39C - zoned Agricultural and Forestal/ Mulky Mt.) desires to construct an efficiency apartment of approximately 560 square feet within an existing garage structure Apartment will be occupied by caretaker of the property/ animais. Use allowed under Section 170-36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170-62(F). 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 a m to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 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 Legal Notices r v ) BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ot 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 Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #99-05-03 Elizabeth Lee Harris, owner of 36.17 acres in Piedmont District, zoned “A"-Agricultural (Tax Map 37. Parcel 21 -G), desires to operate a Country Inn/ Lodge in Major’s Hollow near Sperryville. Use to consist of four 1-bedroom cabins and two 2bedroom cabins and a lodge Total accommodations not to exceed 23 guests. Use allowed under Section 170-36(D) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards under Section 17065(E). RZ #99-05-02 Kenneth and Averill Ring, owners Of Tax Map 33/ Parcel 61, Jackson District, and the United States Postal Service (contract purchasers) desire to rezone a one (1) acre parcel of land to be used as a replacement U S.P S. facility in Amissville. Zoning HF proposed to change from R-2 to VC, Village Commercial. i i i i i I i i i A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at | the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is , available for public inspection, Monday through Fri- > day, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be 1 presented to the Rappahannock County Planning J Commission at their regular meeting on Wednes- , day, June 16, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at t the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such * recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The J above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, t and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their 5 written comments to the Board of Supervisors,, c/o { P O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W McCarthy J Zoning Administrator t t * 6/2,6/9,6/16/99 #260617 JIFFY LUBE of Warrenton NOW HIRING • Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! Contact Tom or Doug 540-341-8663 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER Commercial GC seeking middle level P.M. to assist senior Project Manager Must possess strong organizational, communication & computer skills. Background in commercial & institutional projects preferred. B.S. or A A degree required. Aggressive salary & full benefits. Sqnd resume to: MILLER BROTHERS 6583 Merchant Place Suite 306 Warrenton VA 20187 No phone calls.

500 Domestic Help Wanted COUPLE WANTED To maintain, clean, cook and drive for local estate. Salary plus private modern 3 bdrm. house. Resume, current photos required now, and references later. PO Box 834 Madison, VA 22727 545 Full Time Employment Architect/Intern with AUTO CAD experience, for small progressive Architectural firm. Send resume to JFT AIA, 15 S. 5th. St. Warrenton, VA 20186. Construction APAC- VA, INC. Is now accepting applications for the following positions: Plant Operators Loader Operators Maintenance Personnel For more information please call 703-3619511.Qualified candidates must pass required drug test. DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Home every day. Call between 6 & 8pm. (540) 825-6329 EXPERIENCED PAINTER WANTED. Must have own transportation. Call Tom at 540-937-3423 or Jack at 540-727-0440. FARM HELP PT Sat & Sun position avail on alpaca/liama farm in Gainesville, v A. Must be mature & reliable - good pay. Call 888-257-7792 & Leave message HELP WANTED Kitchen Help Days & Weekends Four & Twenty Blackbirds Restaurant 675-1111 JANITORIAL COMPANY now hiring a full-time supervisor/route cleaner/floor person, for the Winchester, Warrenton, Culpeper areas. Must be able to carry and lift some equipment. Reliable transportation a must. Mileage reimbursement. For more information call 804-226-2863. LEVERAGE YOUR Efforts w/a unique method for residual income! People’s Choice #1 Home Based Business Award Winner. Call Toll Free 1-877-365-8235. PLUMBER Think you have to commute to make more money? Think again! 540-347-0765 (Eve) 540-364-1032 REAL ESTATE TITLE/CLOSING PROCESSOR Experienced only. Settlement processor for estab. title/escrow company. Health benefits, savings plan. Please fax resume to 540-347-0457 and call 540-347-0222 for appt. Secretary FT/PT with WordPerfect,for small progressive architectural firm. Send resume to: JFT AIA, 15 S. 5th St,, Warrenton, VA 20186 Call The Times Community Newspapers For All of Your Employment Advertising. 703-689-1260 YARD FOREMAN MWP Supply Company in Madison has an opening for a Yard Foreman. Job duties will include all phases of supervision for Shipping, Receiving and other Yard personnel in day to day operation of yard Good interpersonal skills are a must as well as ability to work with and get along with large customer base. Must have prior supervisory experience and prior forklift driving experience. Neatness is appearance is an absolute requirement. Salary will be based on experience; benefits include paid vacation, paid holidays, paid hospitalization insurance uniforms, 401-K Plan. Applications may be picked up at MWP Supply Company (at the store) or apply in person to: Charlotte L. Hoffman Manager MWP Supply Company Rte. 634 Madison, Virginia Coffeewood Correctional Center POB 500 Mitchells, VA 22729 Ph-(540) 829-6483 ext. 2163 or 2171 Fax-(540) 829-7383 Now recruiting for the following positions Registered Nurse $29.738- S46.429 + State Benefits (Full-Time) Duties: Provides/administers general nursing care to inmates, working independently in a clinic setting. Assists physician in exams, performs prescribed treatments and dispenses medication. Keeps records and updates charts. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited nursing program and RN license. Exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. Medical care. Corrections Nurse Technician S21.772- $33.991 + State benefits (Full Timet Duties: Performs general nursing and related medical services to in* mates. Qualifications: LPN License. Exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. Medical care. Part-Time Opportunities Registered Nurse $ 14.30-22.32/hour- See duties and qualifications above. Corrections Nurse Technician $10.47-16.34/hour- See duties and qualifications above, Office Service Assistant (Personal Property) $7.66-11.96/hour Duties: Provide clerical assistance in the inmate personal property department Req: HS/G ED, prior clerical exp. * Store Clerk (Commissarvl $7.66-$11.96/hour Duties: Cashier for inmate commissary. Completes paperwork/invoices as required. Pull and stock inventory as needed. Req: HS/ GED and previous retail exp. Housekeeping Supervisor Senior $9.16-14.30/hour Duties: Supervising inmate crew in all phases of general office cleaning. Req: HS/G ED and previous exp. in office cleaning. A separate state application must be submitted for each position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed state application. Mail or fax to the address above. All candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. EOE • Invitations • Napkins • Bridal Books • Accessories Come in and see our beautiful collection of contemporary wedding stationery. Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 675-3338 WEDDING STATIONERY &appaf)attnocfe The clam for all seasons (NAPSA)-One of the best things about Virginia clams is that they are available all year. So whether you have a yen for clam chowder or a clam bake (on the shore or in your oven) you will find clams live in their shell or freshly shucked at your local seafood market year ‘round. Try this easy “clam bake” at home: Oven-cooked clams serves 4 24 Little Neck clams 1/2- cup olive oil seasoned bread crumbs parsley, chopped 1 tsp. garlic, chopped CHEVROLET * OLOSMOSILE 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Sale Price $9,995 Stock#P695 1997 OLDS ACHIEVA SL Sale Price $10,995 Stock#P693 1996 OLDS CIERRA Sale Price $10,995 Stock#A8645 1995 OLDS CUTLASS CIERRA SL Sale Price $9,995 Sloek#P694 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY LE Sale Price $14,995 Stock#A8716 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER Sale Price $12,995 Slock#P759 1994 TOYOTA PICKUP 4X4 Sale Price $8,995 Stock#B8344 1995 BUICK CENTURY Sale Price $9,995 Stock#P7(X) 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX Sale Price $14,995 Stock#P745 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT SE Sale Price $10,995 Stock#A8565 1994 SATURN Sale Price $7,995 Siock*B8352 1998 TOYOTA TACOMA Sale Price $16,495 Stock#A8730 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY LE Collector’s Edition Sale Price $ 16,995 StocUP7J4 1998 CHEVY CAVALIER LS Sale Price $12,995 Sjock#P76() 1997 HONDA ACCORD LX Sale Price $14,995 Stock#P746 SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. salt and pepper, to taste parmesan cheese, to taste lemon wedges for garnish Clean, scrape and open clams, reserving their natural juices. Remove any traces of sand and pieces of shells with running water. Place the half shells containing clams on an ovenproof dish. Season with bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Sprinkle clams with their natural juices and the olive oil. Bake at 375; for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and grated parmesan cheese on the side. Clams, like most seafood, are good for you, too. Low in fat and calories, clams are a good source of protein and the cholesterol-fighting fatty acid Omega-3. In fact, eating seafood twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 50 percent. Clams are available live in the shell, fresh shucked or frozen. Live clams in the shell should be tightly closed or “clam up” when tapped. Fresh shucked clams should appear plump and clean in almost clear liquid. Live clams can be stored for four to five days in the refrigerator. Fresh shucked clams should be served within two to three days. rresn live clams are marketed by size. Smaller clams are delicious raw or steamed. Little Necks are 11/2 to 21/3 inches in size, Top Necks are 21/2 inches, Cherrystones run 21/2 to 31/2 inches and Chowders are 31/2 inches or larger. The largest, also known as “quahogs,” are best suited for chowders, fritters or stuffing. Virginia, the nation’s third largest producer of seafood and the largest on the east coast, harvests some of the world’s best clams and is a leader in the aqua-culture of this shellfish. More information about Virginia seafood and recipes are available at www.state.va.us/~vdacs/seaf ood. htm or call (757) 874FISH. RCHS graduation ceremonies will be Saturday, June 12 at 10 a.m. Watch for pictures and sponsors next week.

Virginia streams impaired By Brad White Karen Robison Rappahannock News Contributing Writers The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has reported that a total of 240 Virginia steam segments, measuring 2,166 miles, have been identified as not meeting the required water quality standards. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible to enforce the water quality standards of the Federal Clean Water Act. They require each state to identify streams (or bodies of water) that do not meet water quality standards. These streams must then be ranked, or prioritized, and the pollutant identified. To restore these streams to the desired water quality standards, a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) must be established for each stream. TMDL is a water cleanup fAan required in section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act. The TMDL plan specifies the maximum daily amount of the identified pollutant that can go into the stream. A TMDL is established only after an extensive research process that involves: * examination ui tne geugraphic, geologic, and cultural setting * comparison of the water quality violation to the water quality standard * identification of the amount of pollution the water body can handle without violating the water quality standard * evaluation of the link between the pollution and the behavior of the stream flow via computer modeling * identification of the pollution reduction required to meet state water quality standards The TMDL examines both 1 point source and non point source pollution. Point source pollution comes from the end of a pipe such as an industrial discharge pipe or storm water drain. Non point source pollution comes from water that flows over or through he Photo by Karen Robison Examining aquatic life in an impaired stream. ground. This ground-water flow can move nutrients, sediments, toxic substances, acidity, or pathogens (such as fecal coliform bacteria) into a stream. Construction, urban, or agricultural land use practices that contribute to water pollution need to be identified and corrected. Agricultural landowners who need to correct or change their management practices may qualify for financial and technical assistance. Cost-share and tax credit programs are available when meeting certain criteria and establishing Best Management Practices (BMPs). For more information on the financial and technical assistance available, contact the Soil & Water Conservation District at 8258591. Approximately 240 streams in the state of Virginia are required to have an established TMDL by 2010. ' TMDL development for non point source pollution is the responsibility of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). To ensure clean streams for generations to come, DCR and DEQ encourage involvement of local organizations, interested citizens, and landowners in the TMDL process. For a more thorough explanation of TMDL, visit EPA’s TMDL web site at http://ww.epa.gov/OWOW/tmd 1/, or contact DEQ, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, Va. 22193, 703-583-3828, or DCR, 203 Governor Street, Suite 206, Richmond, Va. 232192094, 804-786-2064. 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. StClair and wife to Benjamin F. McDonald and wife, 37.1917 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. John Randolph DeBergh to John Randolph DeBergh and others, “Harris Hollow Place”, two tracts, interests, Hampton District. Deed of gift. John R. DeBergh to John R. DeBergh and others, “Ivy Cliffs Farms”, interests, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Grady Allen Vest to Grady Allen Vest and wife, 2 acres, parcel three, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Joseph H. Fleming and Combo Real Estate Advertising Rates Available Call for Information 675-3338 June according to the almanack According to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack June promises above normal temperatures, but with average precipitation. Weather watch: Fair, warm (3-6). Then, fair, warmer (7-10), followed by showers, storms (11, 12). Look for severe storms, heavy rain (13-15) and fair, hot (16-17). We expect an unsettled, stormy period, very warm (1825), with fair, windy, warm days (26-27). Hazy, hot, humid days follow (28, 29), the month ending fair, cooler, less htomid (30). Tornado Watch: Keep a sharp eye out for heavy weather (12-15). Full Moon: June’s ,Full Moon, Known as the Strawberry Full Moon occurs on Monday the 28 at 5:57 p.m. E.D.T. It is often referred to as the Hot Moon, Stockman’s or even the Honeymoon. Special Notes: Welcome summer with the solstice and longest day at 3:59 p.m. E.D.T. on the Monday, the 21, when summer begins. June, the month of weddings and beginnings as well as school commencements and endings. With their new-found freedom from the class room that, children enjoy, be especially observant when driving near playgrounds. Children often do not look both ways. Holidays: Remember Old Glory on “Flag Day,” Monday, June 14, and also Dad on his day Sunday, June 20. The Garden: With the longer days get out into the garden and care for the newly sprouted plants. A thick layer of mulch will help keep those strawberries cleaner for picking; and the soil cooler, retaining moisture longer. High School & College Students Earn $10 per Hour TO QUALIFY: ATTEND HIRING SEMINAR Saturday, June 5th • 3 P.M. Sharp Blue Ridge Arts Building 92 Main Street, Warrenton, VA (540) 351-0809 FAX (540) 351-0816 wife to Raymond J. Holland and others, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, lot 5,7 and 9, block two, section F, plat 6, Wakefield District. $84,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Main Street, Sperryville - 2 BR home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat $65,000 Amissville - Seven Ponds Road, 29.02 gently rolling wooded acres, new survey. $110,000 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 ||r 987-8146 EQUAL i HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. HARD TO FIND SMALLER PARCELS 5.9 acres of wooded land convenient to the Town of Washington. Will renew expired drainfield permit. $53,900 6.5 acres of wooded land near Flint Hill. Great views, wooded and steep. Would suit a weekend cabin. $52,000 The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. m Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 butchz@summit.net BRICK RAMBLER Situated on one plus acre, over 1,700 square feet on a full finished basement, four bedrooms, two baths. Also 20 x24’ detached garage. 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