Rappahannock News, June 16, 1999

RICHMOND VA 23219-1905 <.&****"' 122st Year ... No. 24 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Tax relief deadline The deadline for filing an application for tax relief for the low income elderly and disabled is July 1. For additional information call the Commissioner of Revenue Office at 675-3513. Community pot luck, cookout scheduled The Gateway Committee will hold a community pot luck/cookout at Tom Junk’s home on June 30 at 6:30 p.m. in lieu of the June meeting. Everyone is invited. Anyone wanting to attend, call Barbara Williams to RSVP, 987-8384. Sports, physicals offered Although the school year is barely over, administrators are already preparing for next year. RCHS Assistant Principal Mike Tupper announced that Virginia High School League Physicals will be given at the Rappahannock Medical Center on July 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. The VHSL physical form will be available at the Medical Center. There will be a $10 fee to the Medical Center. I 9 Gorfein campaign kickoff planned A campaign kickoff party and fundraiser for Rappahannock resident Meredith Gorfein, Democratic Candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates will be held on Sunday, June 20 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The party will be at the Sperryville home of Wendy and Bob Weinberg. Meredith Gorfein last week announced her candidacy for the 31st District seat, which covers all of Rappahannock County, most of Fauquier County, and about half of Warren County. She is challenging the Republican incumbent, Delegate Jay Katzen, of Markham. Those interested in attending the party should call 547-3993 for details and directions. Happenings in Rappahannock • Rappahannock County Planning Commission, June 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Tentative agenda includes: New business: Dillon Efficiency Apartment; USPS Amissville/Ring Property and Harris Country Inn. Old business will include: Conservation Zone Map, Marc Malik; Subdivision Ordinance review (HB 2324); Ridgetop Development Recommendations and Discussion of General Commercial area. • Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals, Thursday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. New Business: Special Use, Dillon efficiency apartment. Rappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) The long awaited day __J Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Gerald Ochs Rappahannock County Schools Superintendent Dr. David Gangel addresses the class of 1999 at its graduation ceremony last Saturday, June 12. Woodward seeks new term as sheriff By Todd Fortune Rappahannock News Staff Writer John Henry Woodward served before 'as Rappahannock County Sheriff. He would like to serve the county in that capacity again. Woodward, a life long resident of the county, worked for the Sheriff’s office for 15 years including 12 years as Sheriff until 1996. He is seeking the position once more because he finds it “fulfilling to be doing something for the county. I believe I can still serve the county well.” Including his time with the Sheriff’s Office, Woodward worked 28 years for the county. He has also volunteered for the Castleton Volunteer Fire Company for 33 years, serving the last 17 as chief. A 1965 graduate of Rappahannock High School, Woodward served for two years in the Army. Although his schooling beyond high school is too numerous to mention, he did note that he has attended Basic Law Enforcement School and Virginia State Sheriff’s School. Since departing as Sheriff, Woodward had worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections in White Post. There, he serves as a Field Training Officer and Assistant Shift Commander. Woodward touched on some accomplishments from his previous tenure as Sheriff. They include re-opening John Henry Woodward the jail, getting the record keeping system automated, and starting numerous initiatives such as the Dispatch Center, D.A.R.E. Program and 24-hour coverage for road deputies. Serving again as Sheriff, Woodward would like to continue and improve on these programs and initiatives. But he also has some other objectives in mind. For instance, he would like to see continued improvement in 911 services. He commented that “911 has come a long way,” but that there is still work to be done. Woodward would also like to ensure that the jail remains open. He added that “the jail is one of the few money-makers the county has.” Woodward would also like to get the public more involved with local law enforcement, including but not limited to expanding community watch. He would also like to see more programs for children in the county. Woodward feels that such programs are important because “children are the future.” Woodward would also like to pursue possible grant money for placing officers in the schools as a resource for students, teachers and school officials, and as a deterrent for students carrying weapons in the schools. Anyone who wishes to contact Mr. Woodward for more information may call him at 937-3076 during evening hours. Child Safety Seat Installation Day scheduled The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office will sponsor Child Safety Seat Installation Day on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office in Washington. Every year thousands of children are severely injured nationwide in motor vehicle accidents as a result of not being properly restrained. The community is invited to receive one-on-one instruction from certified child safety seat installers. Bring your primary child transport vehicle and your safety seat for inspection. For further information call Sheriff Larry C. Sherertz or Major Chris Williams at 675-3331. Council receives revised comp plan By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer At its June meeting last Wednesday, the Washington Town Council received, from the Planning Commission, a revised “Comprehensive Plan for The Town of Washington, Virginia.” The plan defines the town in terms of character, population, natural features, economic issues, and finances, and addresses town goals, objectives and policies. Included in the proposed additions to the plan is the following found in the section on Economy and Employment: “Despite the current and future uncertainties of the economy, the Town government’s finances appear to be in very sound condition. ... in large part, the strong financial position of the Town is due to its reliance on the meals and lodging tax . . . Further, The Inn is ah important fiscal resource for the Town . . . producing a relatively large income . . .” The draft revised Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed by Council members, and aired and discussed at a future meeting. Town finances Treasurer Elaine Viguerie reported on Town finances, and proposed to roll over nearly $7500 in unexpended funds for use in the next fiscal year. Council member Steve Critzer noted that there was an additional $5000 that the Council had agreed to take from the capital reserve fund for use in water system repairs, and the Council moved and approved the entire fund rollover. Treasurer Viguerie then proposed to reduce the monthly “bills to be paid” review and approval process by obtaining blanket approval for “routine” expenditures. Council member Charlie Tompkins objected strenuously to the proposal, citing the fiduciary responsibility of the Council that necessitates review and approval or disapproval of bills prior to payment. Council member Reinhardt Lynch voiced his agreement with Tbmpkins, noting that “it only took four minutes to review the list today. The budget is going up every year and we must see what’s going on . . . we shouldn’t do it after the fact.” Tbmpkins and Lynch moved to retain the existing review process, and the Council voted its agreement by a margin of 4 to 3. Kiosk update John Byam reported that the See COUNCIL, Page A7 New trial date set for Baldwins Danny and Bonnie Sue Baldwin are scheduled to appear in US District Court on Sept. 20 on charges stemming from Operation SOUP (Special Operation to Uncover Poaching), conducted by federal authorities back in January. The charges against them include bear poaching, sale of illegally taken wildlife, firearms charges against Bonnie Sue Baldwin. All told, Operation SOUP resulted in the arrest of 25 individuals for various wildlife violations. On\Ji June 2, James C. Graves of Madison County and William Yeager of Somerset were convicted of misdemeanor charges related to SOUP and sentenced to probation and fines. Graves faces trial on felony charges this fall. jS

Mulberries proliferate Everywhere I look in the upper Virginia piedmont, I see mulberry trees with their capriciously shaped leaves. The job I have set for myself this summer — this June, to be exact — is to straighten out the mulberries that grow on this property. Yesterday, as I was All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott with a definite point on the end. It was as if the plant had not quite decided what leaf shape it favored. Perhaps it is still evolving. Next to Morus alba was another mulberry with much larger leaves. Again, I found the same variable leaf shapes though most were prowling about in the vanishing light of the last day of May, I came across one of these trees with glossy leaves and small, dry fruits of a deep red color. This tree I now know is the White Mulberry, Morus alba, a tree introduced from Asia. Though named for its white fruit, the tree I was admiring had red fruit. Fruits of this mulberry vary in color from white, through pink to violet. Mulberry trees were brought to the New World by the British before the Revolution in hopes that the cultivation of the silkworrti, which feeds on the leaves of this tree, would be a rewarding enterprise for the colonists and would, eventually, benefit the mother country. Silk was much in demand. The project was doomed from the beginning. Too much watchful work was involved, I suppose. Colonists were too busy clearing the land and building homes to watch a bunch of worms. Besides, some native critter ate the emerging silkworm caterpillars. The 1 tree adjusted well to the climate here and was spread by birds that find the fruits much to their liking. Now it is everywhere. Like the other two species of mulberry, the tree I was investigating had irregularly shaped leaves with teeth along the edges. I The upper surface of the smallish leaves had a glossy shine. Some leaves had a mitten shape; others had three and even four lobes and a large number were entire, egg-shaped entire with no lobes at all. The color was markedly different; the leaves of this tree were of a dull, yet handsome, jade green. The upper surface of the leaves were somewhat rough, like hard velvet. The book describes this surface as sandpapery.” Like the White Mulberry, the leaf edges sported saw-like teeth. This is the Paper Mulberry, Broussonetia papyfera, from China. The petioles (leaf stems) and twigs of this tree were covered with tiny hairs. I don’t know why this tree was introduced, maybe as an ornamental. It is a handsome tree and Flint Hill is full of them. I have found none with the red fruits typical of this species. The only other common tree in the upper Piedmont with irregularly shaped leaves is the Sassafras, a tree everyone seems to know. It lines country roads and I see it everywhere. The main difference between Sassafras leaves and those of the mulberry is that the Sassafras leaves have an entire margin, or edge: no teeth. Also, the Sassafras is consistent with its leaves of three distinct shapes. There is an entire leaf with no lobes, one that has one lobe and looks like a mitten, and the third, has three lobes. There is a consistent symmetry to the leaves of the Sassafras. Those interested may write to Virginia naturalist John Trott at the P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. A tiger swallow-tail Part of the Papilonidae family, all of which have the back wings extended into prolongations called tails. NOTICE OF VACANCY Stonewall-Hawthorne District Rappahannock County Planning Commission The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County is seeking a qualified person to serve as the represntative from Stonewall-Hawthorne District to the Rappahannock County Plannning Commission. The applicant should be a land owning resident and registered voter of Stonewall-Hawthorne District, interested in planning and land use issues. Planning Commission members serve a four year term of office. The Planning Commission has a regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA on the third Wednesday of each month, and meets on such other occasions as necessary. The members are compensated at $20.00 per monthly meeting. Interested persons from Stonewall-Hawthorne District are invited to contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors, Mr. Robert P. Anderson, at (540) 987-8206 by Friday, July 2. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Happahannoch Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21 Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock New*, P.O. 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Following is a list of the colleges, universities and the students that will be attending each: Whitman College Emily Sims Roanoke College Richard Sitorius Eastern Mennonite College Adam Starks Bluefield College Janice Wilson Bard-New York Claire Schadler Radford: Erin Platt University of Virginia Lauren Sharp Brady Wolfe George Mason University Chris Antony Virginia Military Institute Tommy Baldwin Washington Business School Mandolyn Ashby Old Dominion University Jason Brown Chris Sause Virginia Tech Lindsey Burger Jason Ryczko Robbie Wilson Mary Washington College Robyn Kaye James Madison University Jennifer Thomas Adam Updike Mandy Welch Tax Relief Deadline The deadline for filing an application for tax relief for the low income elderly and disabled is July 1. For additional information, call the Commissioner of Revenue Office at 675-3513. e.: Perma Treat I PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! 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VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Longwood College Naomi Smoot Emily Taylor Marion Military Institute Justin Purgason Installer Institute, Florida Tommy Jenkins - Lord Fairfax Community College Amanda Brown Mike Cairns Kevin Clark Daniel Digges Crystal Fincham Lisa Foster Jessica Gheen Steve Lane Beth Magee Crystal Mills Shanna Nicholson Natasha Payne Chris Sealock Jill Waters • A (for lack of a better name) School Beautification Committee spent Monday in Richmond visiting schools that have done an exemplary job of using creativity and a lot of cooperation among staff, students and parents to turn relatively old (perhaps a little drab) buildings into amazingly bright and beautiful environments. Pictures of each location were brought back to share with other students, PTO members and staff as we begin to pursue related projects in the RCPS. • On Wednesday, June 16, RCES teacher and EMT, Geraldine Payne and her son Chris led a number of staff members through a CPR certification class. This certification is invaluable when working with so many students. We applaud those who took the time to attend this class. • Coach Rhonda Jenkins’ Basketball Camp has been in session this week at RCHS. The final session will be on Friday from 9-1. Rising third jand fourth graders have met daily from 9-11 and rising fifth and sixth graders have met from 11-1, Monday through Thursday. All participants will receive awards on Friday. • Approximately 20 staff members from RCPS will be leaving for Myrtle Beach, SC later this month to attend the Effective Schools Conference. This is an amazing opportunity for these teachers to enhance their teaching skills thanks largely to funding assistance from the Greve Foundation. • The 4-H Day Camp will be in session during the week of June 21-25 at the 4-H Center in Front Royal. Many RCPS students attend as campers and counselors, and many staff members serve as helpers and craft coordinators. We wish them all a safe and happy camping experience. • Summer is one of the busiest times in the school calendar as staff members work to hone their skills by attending colleges or universities, or participating in conferences. Plans must be made for the upcoming school year. Schedules must be set and curricular adjustments must be made, not to mention class assignments and physical maintenance to the school buildings. We thank our hard working staff for all they do. • Seventh grade graduation was held last Thursday morning at RCES. It was a moving and exciting time for these rising eighth graders! It has been a pleasure having them as part of the RCES family and we wish them well in their new high school environment next year. • Several students received awards for special accomplishments at the graduation ceremony. Recipient of the Liz Tdle Award was Melanie Torrance. Bruce Brown received the Mary Horvath Award. Liz Tole was a dedicated volunteer at RCES for many years. She had a twinkle in her eye and a great love of children. She was the mother of school board chairman, Dr. John Tole. Mary Horvth was a Special Education teacher at RCES whose incredible gift for teaching and her love of children touched many students and staff members alike. It is wonderful that these amazing ladies can be remembered in such a fitting way. • Students in seventh grade who achieved perfect attendance for the year were: Molly Burke, Brittany Smith, Mel Torrance, Bruce Brown, Brian Brown, Bobbie Jo Brown and Jessica Estes. Ashley Williams has had perfect attendance since fourth grade! What an accomplishment! • At the fourth through sixth grade Awards Assembly on Wednesday, many awards were presented but one of the most special was the William Sealock fifth grade Science Award for outstanding accomplishment in that area. This award was presented to Allison Ant.nnv • Miss Carol Nowakoski presented Golden Sneaker trophies to classrooms that had achieved an especially high rate of success in the area of physical education. Volunteer Ron Makela had helped to produce the awards. • Thanks to the RCES PTO Josh Makela, Caroline LeVans and Brandy Faulkner received first, second and third place Spelling Bee trophies on Wednesday as well. Each first place winner from individual classrooms in grades four through seven received a Spelling Bee Finalist pin. • This will be the last article of Panther Pause written by this author until school resumes in the fall. During the summer we have arranged for various groups and individuals who work actively with the public schools to write articles that we feel will be of interest to you. We hope that you will enjoy reading them. Have a safe and wonderful summer. Annual Fourth of July festivities to begin at 12 The 24th annual Fourth of July celebration will be held in Washington on Sunday, July 4. The day begins at 12 when a juried craft show sets up on Gay Street, Rappahannock County Library Book sale at the Town Hall on Gay Street and the Washington dollar bill line begins at the monument on Gay Street. Also at noon sing your favorite patriotic songs with a group of local singers plus political speakers at the courthouse. There will be a musical program on Gay Street consisting of: David Clanagan and Free Spirit, extraordinarily good gospel music; Lee Pinkerson; The Eclectics; Mulch, a local Grunge Band and Slim Harrison and his Jug Band with the audience joining in. At 4:30 p.m. the children’s bicycle parade with line- up behind the courthouse at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m. the evenings entertainment begins on Mr. William Carrigan’s Hill. There will be a barbecue dinner ax r The Blues Fuze enter- . ~ tains; at 6 ~ pm., foot races for the '' children; 6:30, ' oiiui namson calls lor square dancing on the grounds; 8 p.m. The Blues Fuze entertains and at 9 p.m. fireworks begin with the Star Spangled banner. Mark you calendar''

Okaerinasai (Welcome Home) BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Contributing Writer There are occasions when it all seems to be done right, and the creation of the Choate home on Little Jenkins Mountain is surely one of those times. Nestled into the side of the mountain, unpretentious yet extraordinary, the home is a bit of Japan in Rappahannock. This picture perfect place, conceived by Pat and Kay Choate, is the result of the dedication and creativity of a broad-based Rappahannock team. It does what a home should do, and it does it without despoiling the view shed or ravishing the ridgetop. The view from this home is breathtaking. . . typically Rappahannock . . . but the view to the home is breathtaking as well, it cannot be seen until you are just upoh it. It is a home for the homeowner, but one in which the artists and craftsman involved can take great pleasure, and one with which future Rappahannock homeowners might model an ideal method of home siting and development. The Choates wanted a real sense of privacy, they wanted to be enveloped by the woods and by their home, and they wanted the house to be invisible to passersby. The solution was a largely Rappahannock affair: Sam Snead found the perfect 30 acre parcel for the Choates; Wanda Snead located the rental cabin from which the Choates explored the county while awaiting their home’s completion; Richard Leitch International of California provided the design and kit for the Japanese-styled post-and-beam house; Jay Monroe of Monroe and Crocker lent his expertise to landscape and interior designs; and Bob Metcalfe of Metlo Inc. brought it all together with his construction and project management expertise, and his crew of craftsman. The precision of the construction, as of the construction management, is a reflection of the experience of Bob Metcalfe and his company, Metlo, Inc. In business since 1981, Metlo is engaSe<i in residential and commercial general contracting, and Bob has authored “House Contracting and Building,” a step-by-step manual for do-it-yourselfer and contractors (available through his website, www.metlo.com). The Leitch kit that he assembled, consisting of precut Douglas fir and combed spruce components, provided for the home’s basic structure, but Bob Metcalfe’s team provided their artistry and skills to assemble the kit and to finish out the project. As Kay Choate said, “local craftsmen created solutions.” A tour of the home proves her point, the combed spruce tub surround; kitchen cabinetry and oven enclosure with inlayed tile; the disguised cold air return; Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired entry lighting fixtures. These and countless other details emphasize the contribution of local artisans. The home is a refuge for the Choates, and a place for Pat to contemplate and write. Ross Perot’s Reform Party vice presidential candidate in 1996, Pat is now engaged as the Director of the Manufacturing Policy Project, a Washington-based public policy institute, and is host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Pat Choate Show. He showed me his new working space in the upper reaches of this soaring home, sixteen receptacles will ensure that his electronic aids have a ready power source, and the support of the massive Douglas fir posts create a open and well-ventilated space that will be naturally cooled, except, perhaps, in the dog days. The Choates have themselves a new Rappahannock home, and have done themselves and us proud. To the Choates, okaerinasai! Rain dance locally effective BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The rain dance hosted last Thursday by Brian Ross of the Mountainside Market proved effective on a very localized basis. According to eyewitness accounts related to this reporter, the only ones to benefit from the raininducing activities were those who were in some way involved in them. Early Friday morning, moisture-darkened driveways and parking lots directed the observer to the homes and businesses of the rain dancers or their correspondents, and parched earth tat tied on those skeptics who avoided the event. Psycho Billy donated its tonal expertise to the precipitation prompting and, it should be noted that, despite their lack of experience, they quickly honed in on the frequencies that proved most potent in bringing rain to the gardens of the participants. Brian Ross was not totally surprised at the success of the dance. “I first noticed my abilities twenty-five years ago in Los Angeles,” he told me. “I worked as a meat processing equipment repairman, and one day had a particularly foul accumulation of From south-Go to intersection of Ft. 211 (Lee Highway) & Rt. 522 at Massies Corner, take Route 522 north Cl? go 1 mile to Rt. 641, turn left & continue 0.5 mile to Grinton Lane. Turn left 6f continue to top of mountain. Pick Your Own Sweet Cherries , Opening June 11 * June 12-13 and June 17-20 & 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. w Deep Discounts from Supermarket Prices 8c Volume Discounts r We have ten different^ types of sweet cherries & ail of the trees are L under 9 feet. A Cherries-On-Top Orchards, Flint Hill Gary Sellers 703-845-0363 New Summer Hours Open Wed thru Sat until 8 PM For your dining pleasure DINNER SPECIALS Wed thru Sat: Cuban Black Beans w/ Chorizo Greek Spinach Salad Chicken Pot Pies In Sperryville next to Faith Mountain Store 540-987-9733 Sun & Mon open until 7- Closed on Tues meat particles. I washed my shoes carefully at home, avoiding the leather uppers, and left them out in the sun to dry while I went to dinner. While I was out it poured, and hadn’t done so it a long time. That’s when I knew I had the power.” He was further convinced he said, when he was cast in the lead role in the Fauquier Community Theater’s production of “The Rainmaker.” The next time that the Mountainside Market hosts a rain making event of any kind, parched Rappahannockers might find it worthwhile to attend. Photos by Gerald Ochs SUNLIGHT AT ITS BEST: Soaring posts provide for natural cooling. r TUCKED AWAY: The Choate House is nestled into Little Jenkins Mountain. r.m Father’s Day concert slated The Blue Ridge Arts Council and the County Warren will present a special Father’s Day concert on Sunday, June 20 on the stage of the Northern Virginia 4-H Center Amphitheater. Bringing the big band sounds Cow/Calf Sale] 250 Cow/Calf Pairs to be sold at VIRGINIA LIVESTOCK LLC Front Royal, VA Saturday, June 19 • 1 p.m. Call 540-635-5511 \ for more information / Amissville 6 Firemen’s Carnival Family Night Thursday Grand Feature Parade 7 p.m. Friday. Crowning of Queen Saturday Grand Prizes Awarded Fun for the Whole family! June 23 through June 26 Ride all-u-can until Closing Wednesday $8 each Thursday, Friday & Saturday $10 each Rides • Games Concessions Shows Midway by West Virginia Amusements Company Sponsored by: Amissville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad of the 40’s and 50’s, the Starlight Octet from the Metropolitan Washington area will perform beginning at 7 p.m. The Amphitheater concerts are sponsored through a grant with the Virginia Commission? for the Arts and there is nS admission charged. For moreinformation on this and other events and concerts presented by Blue Ridge Arts Council call 635-9909. “ itioned comfort from Sperry«|llt fans without t can bring a picni< Don’t miss OF THE SOMMER THE in i wit ffic, pi iberal’ yijoy under W&' stars. The Fan Bus Ticket gets you id into the show! Seats are limited 80 reserve a space the Everything office at 540-987-9417! Tickets for the show alone are available through Protix at 800-955-5566. 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Front porch pickin’ at Hackley’s Country Store BY CATHY LOU SMITH Rappahannock News Contributing Writer If you missed Hackley’s Country Store’s “First Pickin and Singin” party, be sure to watch the store’s bulletin board for the next one. Brad Nicholas, proprietor, invites everyone to bring an instrument, if you play, or your voice and join in or just come and enjoy the music. Last Monday, June 7, many came from miles around to enjoy the music. Cold drinks and hand-dipped ice cream cones were very evident as locals braved the 90 degree temperatures as they sat in their lawn chairs, on hay bales, or on the back of pickup trucks. The front porch was the stage as several musicians and singers entertained the crowd. Brad’s cousins, Debbie Zinn and Hazel Zinn-Day were the coordinators of the event. Debbie and Jake Butler enter tain at the Skyland Restaurant, located on Skyline Drive. They have a CD/tape called Cabin Fever, which is on sale at Hackley’s. Hazel is the 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior, for Rappahannock County and use4 the event to raise funds for the county’s 4-H clubs by having a 50/50 raffle. Brad donated a five pound Hershey candy bar and a case of soft drinks. The lucky winners were Doris Bywaters for the 50/50, Richard Pierson for the candy and Graham Hackley the drinks. The 4-H kids sold $120 which earned them $60 for their fund. Others who joined Debbie, Jake and Hazel were Rappahannock’s own Sheriff Larry Sherertz on banjo; Jeff Light on harmonica; Dennis Fairbrother, banjo; Vince Tabacco, violin; Glen Latham, guitar; David Clanagan, guitar and Kari Nousiainen. When you shop at SISTERS: Debbie Zinn, left and Hazel Zinn-Day along with Jakfe Butler entertained the crowd. \ Hackley’s, don’t be surprised if you’re assisted by Brad Nicholas, the proprietor; his mother Nancy; father Farrell; sister-in-law Rhonda; brother Brett; his Uncle Graham or his Aunt Dorothy. It really is a family affair. Brad recalls helping his Uncle Graham starting at age 13. You’re encouraged to stop by and reminisce about old times with Graham and Dorothy. The first Hackley’s Store was established in 1934, they’re celebrating their 65th anniversary this year. Hackley’s Country Store is open from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Monday thru Saturday. The store serves made-toorder breakfast sandwiches and deli sandwiches, including their famous country ham and BBQ. They serve hand-dipped ice cream, deli meats and cheeses are available by the pound, as well as chicken salad, tuna, and coleslaw. The store also carries a wide variety of groceries, hardware, feed, hay, top soil, mulch, fertilizer, and dry goods. Located just 15 minutes from Warrenton, in beautiful Rappahannock County, Hackley’s is in the heart of the village of Amissville on US 211. For more information, call them at 937-5373 or fax 937-1738. Amissville is a close-knit community. It has a great history. It was first settled in 1763 by Joseph Amiss. Local Katherino Riley, 85, is a direct descendant of Joseph Amiss. The post office was established in 1810, with Thomas Amiss the first postmaster. You are reminded to visit Amissville’s Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival June 2326, the .parade will be held Thursday evening. Photos courtesy of Cathy Smith FRONT PORCH PICKIN’: Residents from near and far enjoyed the music on a recent Monday evening at Hackley’s Country Store in Amissville. Proprietor, Brad Nicholas, plans to continue the gatherings. Additional information may be obtained by calling the store. Warning about Y2K scams Rappahannock County Magistrate DC Knuepfer recently passed along a statement by Virginia Attorney General Mark Early urging people to become educated about the “Y2K millennium bug” so they can avoid possible scams as we approach the end of the century. Specifically, people are encouraged to seek information regarding Y2K preparation by their banks and credit An earache brought him to our Fast Track at 8pm on Saturday. By 9:30, he was back HOME IN HIS OWN ROOM. We want people to spend less time in the emergency waiting room. So we created Fast Track in our emergency department on weekends and holidays. Thanks to Fast Track, patients with less urgent medical needs receive timely treatment. And Fast Track patients are seen by certified family nurse practitioners or emergency physicians who handle common conditions with uncommon care and attention. At Culpeper Memorial, your care is important to us. So is your time. CQ UJ CULPEPER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL The Right Skills. Right Here. card companies. There are presently two scams in particular which people need to be aware of. The first type involves a scammer claiming to represent your bank. This person calls to tell you that your bank is having difficulty meeting Y2K requirements, and that bank customers must transfer money into a bond account. The person will then ask you to confirm personal information, such as account numbers, and request verbal authorization to transfer funds. The second type of scam has to do with credit cards. The scammer calls and tells you that, due to Y2K concerns, you will need to get a special strip put on your credit card. They will then attempt to verify your credit card account number. Body sign, inc/ Desig Ofob. Irj&U'i.c Saturday, June 19th 10a.m.-3 p.m. Refreshment Served Drawing for q v Complimentary j Salon Service if 4/ Not Applicable to Body Wrap* FULL SERVICE SALON •Body Wraps*Hair*Nails • Skin • Waxing • Women •Men’Children HOW. Shirley Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 (540) 349-3091 OPEN. Mon.. 10-3 • Tues., Weds. St Thurs.. 9-8 • Fri., 9-7 • Sat.. 9-3 * Closed Sundays One block from the hospital across from Gilliam's Hardware. 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Anogra Goat and Mohair show and sale, Tune 26-27 - Beau, and owner and show chairman, Karen Robison, of Morningside Farm, in Sperryville, will be looking for another ribbon in the 1999 Virginia Angora Goat and Mohair Association (VAGMA) Show and Sale on June 26-27. The show will be held at the Nelson County Summer Festival on the grounds of the renowned Oak Ridge Estate located midway between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, 2.4 miles of US 29 on Routes 653 and 650 in Nelson County. Angora goats are often mistaken for sheep since they produce a fleece of strong, lustrous hair called mohair. However, mohair is stronger and warmer than wool and is fire resistant, doesn’t shrink or wrinkle, and absorbs dye beautifully. Mohair is used for wigs, Santa beards, garments, upholstery, and carpeting. As goats age, their hair coarsens, so the finest kid mohair is the most desired and valued. An Angora’s hair grows about one inch per month, and they are sheared twice a year. They have exceptionally nice personalities and few objectionable characteristics. They require modest-sized pastures and will eat plants that companion livestock avoid. There is also a growing demand for goat meat (chevron). This year’s VAGMA show will include shearing, spinning, dyeing, and weaving Photo courtesy of Karen Robison READY FOR SHOW: Beau shown with owner and show chairman, Karen Robison, of Morningside Farm in Sperryville are ready for the show and sale scheduled for June 26 and 27. demonstrations. There will also be judging events for Angora goats and fleeces, goat and fiber sales, hand-woven and knit products, and other attractions. The Nelson County Summer Festival (804-263-5239) also features live music, wine tasting, arts and crafts vendors, livestock tents, and even a miniature horse show. Mark your calendar for these exciting events. For further information, please contact the VAGMA Show Chairman at Morningside Farm, P.O. Box 425, Sperryville, Va 22740. Updike honored at Wakefield Washington resident Katie Updike won several awards at this year’s Wakefield School athletic awards banquet, held recently in Front Royal. Award >vinners were selected by all ft4 members of Wakefield’s coaching staff. " Updike, a tenth grader, competed this year in varsity volleyball, basketball and soccer for Wakefield in The Plains. She won one the top awards, girl Athlete of the Year. She also received the coach’s award in volleyball, was voted Most Valuable Player on the basketball team by her teammates and was named Most Improved Player on the soccer team. Updike also received honorable mention on the AllDelaney Athletic Conference team for volleyball and bas Soccer tryouts June 16 The U-15 Culpeper Comets will be holding tryouts for the Fall season on June 16 and June 18 at St. Luke’s field at 5:30 p.m. Players need to be born after August 1, 1984. Players are asked to bring balls, water and wear proper soccer attire. For more information, please call Earl Edwards at 8250730. U-16 team needs players The Hawks, a boys U-16 fall travel soccer team practicing in Warrenton, is seeking two interested and skilled players to add to their roster after three consecutive undefeated seasons. Interested players bom after August 1, 1983 can all coach Peter Woulfe for information at 364-1904. ersf Association inesday, June 30 • 7:30 p.m at Rappahannock County Library Speaker?Bill Truban, (ror&Winchester an Estate Advisor For more information 635C-4392 £ $5 charge for nonmembers Secure Your Future Today '■ Buy U.S. Savings Bonds ketball. She is the daughter of Randall and Toni Updike of Washington. I Two larcenies reported The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office received reports of two larcenies last week. An Echo chain saw and McCullough weed eater were found missing on June 6 from a residence on Lee Highway in Amissville. On June 7, approximately $1500 worth of lumber was reported stolen from a construction site on Viewtown Road in Amissville. The materials were taken sometime between early April and June 3, when they turned up missing. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating both incidents. Suspicious person A resident in Chester Gap called the Sheriff’s Office after 11 p.m. on June 13 to report a suspicious car parked across the street. The headlights were off, and the driver was shining a flashlight in the person’s yard. The driver then shined the headlights in the yard and drove off. The only description available of the car is that is silver and small. Anyone with further information on this vehicle is encouraged to contact the Sheriff’s Office. Intoxication arrests The Sheriff’s Office reported four arrests last week related to alcohol and/or drugs. On June 8 shortly before 10:30 p.m., Deputy Andy Berry arrested 39 year-old Anthony Taylor. Taylor was charged with driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, possession of marijuana and driving 73 in a 55 zone. Berry arrested 40 year-old Kendall Mashburn just after 10 p.m. on June 12. Ms. Mashburn was charged with driving in violation of a restricted permit, driving while intoxicated and refusal to take a breathalizer test. Later that same night. Deputy J.C. Welch arrested Robert Tibbs, 40, of Shenandoah and charged him with driving while intoxicated and refusal to take a breathalizer. In the early morning hours of June 13, Deputy Connie Compton arrested 38 yearold Robert Rish of Woodville. Rish was charged with driving while intoxicated. Traffic accidents Virginia State Police reported on details of two separate accidents last week. On June 11 at approximately 9 a.m., a 17 year-old female driving a 1995 Toyota 4Runner pulled out onto U.S. 522/Route 231 in Sperryville in front of a 1993 Ford pickup driven by Louis Dodson, 53, of Sperryville. Dodson went off the road to avoid the Toyota, but was unable to avoid the car. Damage to the Toyota was estimated at $2500, and damage to Dodson’s pickup was estimated at $200. The driver and a passenger in the Toyota were injured. The driver of the Toyota was charged with failure to yield right-of-way. " At approximately 11:15 on June 12, Edward Austin of Jessup, Md. wrecked his 1995 Harley Davidson motorcycle on U.S. 211 west of Route 667. Austin went into the curve too fast, left the road and hit an embankment. Austin was injured in the crash. Damage to his bike was estimated at $12,000. He has been charged with reckless driving. Huvura Ktana to show movie Havura Ktana announced recently that its June meeting will be held at the Rappahannock County Library, Washington, at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, The movie, Wedding in Galilee, will be shown and discussed. This is a Belgian film which explores the com plex relationship between Israeli Arab and Israeli Jew, an issue which unfolds when some Jewish friends are invited to attend a Palestinian eading. All Havuia programs are open to the public, Jew and non-Jew alike. The Havura (friendship circle) Ktana (small) was formed by the -a. Jewish community of Rappahannock County and adjoining counties for people wishing to explore and deepen their relationship to Judaism. In past programs Havura members have shared some of their life experiences including what it was like to grow up Jewish in Dublin, Ireland and to spend time in Israel. Other programs have included a study of a Torah text, a discussion of the book The Vanishing American Jew by Alan Dershowitz, an intro- - duction to Jewish cooking, a^ documentary film on Klezmer music, a lecture on Yiddish, discussions of the movies Death and the Maiden and The Quarrel, and talks by visiting Rabbis. Particularly moving was a Kol Nidre service which took place after classes were held to teach the music, the structure and the meaning of the service. The Havura has also conducted a few Seders. For more information about the Havura call Rabbi Carla Theodore at 987-8813. Independence Day “From the day we married, we always knew we’d make our best decisions together: the careers we chose, the house we built, the family we raised—all with an eye on our independence and what it meant for the health and happiness of our entire family. Today, we’re moving to a new home; one which allows us the peace and independence of assisted living when we may need it.” The Celebration of Independence 1.800.645.4447 Front Royal ★ Culpeper Now Open! Orange ★ Warrenton Opening Late 1999 Manassas ★ Stephens City ★ Strasburg ★ Louisa Opening Year 2000

-&appaf)annocfe J2etos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Todd Fortune, Staff Writer Carl Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1999 Our View Fire and rescue Let's be thankful for what we have, and show appreciation to a volunteer. Recently, the county’s fire and rescue budget has come under rather intense scrutiny from citizens and lawmakers alike. A number of people are against a retention and recruitment program, and some think that it may be preferable to switch to paid fire and rescue personnel completely. But lost in all this is the job that our volunteer workers do for us, day in and day out. These people do what few are willing to do, sometimes putting their lives on the line, and do not get paid for it. And while the carnivals and other events that the fire companies host are great for the community, they do not generate near enough money to cover operating expenses. Even though most of us are in agreement that we don’t want higher taxes, fire and rescue needs tax money from the county to keep going. Not only do fire and rescue workers give their time and energy freely for the community, many people work behind the scenes to raise money among other things. Regardless of whether you think the fire and rescue budget is too high, the people who volunteer for this work deserve our appreciation. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Todd Fortune SCHOOL’S OUT: These Rappahannock High School students were happy to be on the bus last week because school is out for the summer. Letters T Appreciation extended to Homemakers Club I am writing on behalf of the RCHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to thank the Homemakers of Rappahannock County. For the 49th consecutive year, this organization has been represented at Baccalaureate by women who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Again this year, to honor the graduating class of 1999, the homemakers held a reception, providing fresh-baked cookies, iced punch and fellowship following the Baccalaureate service. We understand that one of the homemakers, Alice Pullen, ,, has served in this capacity all 49 years Baccalaureate has been, held in Rappahannock County! Because, these days, participation by all in Baccalaureate has become totally voluntary, we truly appreciate these ladies • who have shown us how to serve all along. ,/ Sandra Oliver, RCHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes' Department offers thanks The Sperryville Fire Department would like to thank the community for coming out and supporting their annual carnival. The Sperryville Fire Department and Auxiliary would also like to express their appreciation to the girls who ran for Sperryville queen. You all worked very hard and put forth an extreme amount of effort for which we are indeed grateful. Congratulations to Nikki Alther, who won Miss Sperryville Honorary Fire Queen, Crystal Jenkins who was second runner up and Brittany Fletcher who came in third. We would also like to thank Mary Clarke and everyone who donated baked goods for our cook shack. Also a special thanks to all of you who helped in the cook shack. Those assisting in various capacities were Sam Aylor, Kim <*■ Kilby, Tom Junk, Margaret Ann Wayland, Joy and Merlin Shorb, Geraldine and Buck Payne, Kelly Estes, Beverly Atkins^ Michelle Powell, Bill Welch and Trevor Thompson. Also if I have missed anyone, we especially thank you. Appreciation also goes out to Mazie’s Daisies for the beautiful flowers and all of the businesses who so kindly donated to our auxiliary stand. God bless you all. «, Michelle Jenkins Sperryville Belated thanks We offer a belated “thank you” to all of those people who came out to the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Hall on May 20 to donate blood. The Bloodmobile was a great success, with 30 people signing in to donate. It was great to see our faithful regular donors as well as some new faces. We encourage all who have never donated blood before because of fear, uncertainty, time restraints, etc. to give some thought to donating to our next Bloodmobile to be held in November or December. You may be giving someone the gift of life. Marie Riedel Marie Davis Co-chairmen, Bloodmobile See more letters, Page A7 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, June 19, 1969 Miss Ellen Mustoe of Orange has accepted the position of Social Worker in the Rappahannock County Welfare Office. She was graduated this year from Madison College, Harrisonburg where she majored in pre-social work. Miss Mustoe worked for two summers in Appalachia at Inman in Wise County. The Division of Forestry reports that 315 forest Fires burned 891.0 acres of forest land in the 16 county Northern Piedmont District to date for this year. In Rappahannock County, two Fires have burned 5.0 acres of forest land. Lynda Lou Boddie of Washington has been accepted by Lear Siegler Institute, where she will major in Fashion Merchandising. The Rappahannock County High School graduate is the daughter of Mrs. Julia E. Boddie. The Maryland school is located in the modem residential community of Silver Spring, Md. Merrill Motor Company in Washington was advertising a new Mustang, America’s No. 1 sports car for $2,635 and a new Maverick ... more power, size, style than the imports for only $1995. Page Moffett, son of Judge and Mrs. William F. Moffett of Washington is taking a six weeks Mediterranean cruise abroad the aircraft carrier Shangri-La as part of his NROTC Training Program at the University of Virginia. 25 Years Ago Thursday, June 13, 1974 Charles Browning Swaim, a ninth grade student at RandolphMacon academy in Front Royal, was awarded the Scholarship Medal by Academy president Col. Arvin S. Williams during recent commencement weekend activities. The honor annually goes to the top-ranked cadet based on year-long academic averages, and Swaim’s 4.0 was the school’s top figure. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Swaim of Route 647, Flint Hill. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored a poster and essay contest in the spring with five counties competing. Frances Gray of Washington placed first in the essay division in district competition and placed second in area competition which included 17 other counties. Alvin Atkins is retiring from the position of maintenance supervisor and custodian of Rappahannock County High School, a post which he has held at this facility since its construction 14 years ago. He will complete his tenure of duty the first of August, and plans to take a good rest before becoming involved in anything else, mostly odd jobs and tending his small place which includes a few head of cattle. His wife, Marie Atkins helps him in the afternoons at work. 10 Years Ago Thursday, June 15, 1989 The new executive Director of the Child Care and Learning Center is not a new face in the county. She is not new to the field of education. The new executive director is Rose Ann Sharp. The county’s Little League baseball season is off to a flying start, with the rains of early May having given way to beautiful weather for the national past time. The league is larger than ever this season, according to Butch Zindel, one of the volunteer coaches. The league features a consolidated arrangement between the Amissville and Rappahannock Little League teams, which all play a round-robin schedule. New officers for the Rappahannock Woman’s ©lub were selected at a special installation dinner on June 8. Officers for the coming year are President Toni Updike; Vice President, Pat Giles; Treasurer, Bonnie Williams and Recording Secretary, Sharon Ferrence. wr —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C.! WAYLAND! ph ' ' ‘ Jt I its! W-iv ir jt i, Mu^eufTi OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This photograph was taken by the Ladies Horrty Journal in 1950 when they were doing a story on the Washington Towii Council. Guy Burke was in charge of marking off in front of the County Buildings for no parking. In the picture left, Mrs. Walker Jenkins and Mayo^ Dorothy Davis, and on the steps Dorothy Taylor Davis and Randolph Thornhill.

Letter Another view I have just returned from a quick trip to Indiana to visit my sister and was shocked by Mrs. Adolfi’s letter (see Rappahannock News June 9). I have to set the record straight. Let me begin with the dump site. Charles Jenkins took out 21 dump truck loads of trash and hauled them to the landfill in Amissville for which he received $2,100. I am told the health department is satisfied with our efforts so far. Is there more trash? Yes, about 10 more truck loads in the ravine. Did Mrs. Adolfi offer to buy two acres of our land? Yes, but what she did not tell you was that over my frustration of her wanting to block “anything” to change the land, I offered to sell it to her, the whole 36.17 acres, not just two acres. She called to say she was not going to buy all the property, but wanted two acres instead. The implication was that if I sold her two acres she would not fight the project. I withdrew my offer to sell any of the property on the advice of Mr. Russell and Mrs. Cloud, both previous owners, business partners and excellent friends. I did not call her back. I have as friends and clients three people who are quadriplegic. Having hosted them on numerous occasions I am completely sympathetic with the enormous difficulty they have accessing housing in general, let alone a vacation location. From day one I have insisted that we have a facility that can host my good friend Phyllis Wyeth who is confined to a motorized wheelchair. Did I say we want to make money? No, I believe I said we must make money. How else does one pay for employment, maintenance and the hundred and one other things necessary for a successful business? Do I want to make enough to retire? I will probably never retire, I am not the type. We actually received 85 signatures on our initial petition. 30 listed their home as Sperryville, 22 in Washington, Va, nine in Flint Hill, four in Woodville, three in Amissville, one in Castleton, five in Culpeper, four from various Virginia addresses and four are out of state (all of these people count ancestors from Major’s Hollow). We have always considered ourselves good neighbors, helping with plumbing, pets, children, auto repair and physical therapy. I realize that we may not be a conventional family, but we put our hearts on the line to adopt three learning disabled children. We have found wonderful friends in Rappahannock and we walk our talk the best we know how. There is one point that Mrs. Adolfi made that has merit. I did say in the meeting that I “had offered” her a covenant to access the pond site, when I should have said that I “am offering” her a covenant. I called her on the phone leaving a detailed message and an apology, when my public letter of apology did not get to the paper on time. There was a time that our land hosted dances and parties for the black community of Major’s Hollow. Mr. Russell has pointed out the site that once was a pavilion for square dances. This land has a history of being a social gathering place. It does not lend itself to agricultural development. We feel very supported by the local people and look forward to memorializing the history of the land. Whether Mrs. Adolfi likes it or not we are her neighbors, and we are not going away. Elizabeth Lee-Harris Sperryville ARB approves fence for The Inn The town of Washington Architectural Review Board approved a fence and discussed church access at its June meeting. All members were present except for Jonathan Monroe. I ! Fence at The Inn The Inn at Little Washington wishes to construct a small fence around the northeast comer of the yellow building on its grounds. The fence, to be painted white, Jwill camouflage trash receptacles currently visible from the street. The board approved the request by a 3-0 vote, with Patrick O’Connell abstaining. Church access The board had previously told Trinity Episcopal Qhurch that a handicapped access ramp leading up the their building across the street from the church would be an eyesorer. The church has decided, therefore, to put in another sidewalk for access. The board expressed their pleasure at this decision. The next ARB meeting is scheduled for July 8. Photo courtesy of David Clanagan Seven Seals Members of First Baptist Church presented “The Book of 7 Seals” at The Theater in Washington June 5. Above, Dr. Wendell Grant plays John the Narrator. | Council From Page A1 Town kiosk was “up and operational” outside of the Washington Post Office, and that the kiosk’s brochure holder would be installed by the end of the week. The kiosk will accommodate townrelated information, county-related information, and has accessible bulletin boards for public use. John Byam and Tanya! Richie agreed to volunteer to develop rules for posting on the kiosk. Mayor Stewart Willis informed the Council that the Post Office said that the kiosk, as located, is interfering with the use of the handicapped parking space, and that he will look into this further. Off-Street Parking During the Public Hearing portion of the meeting, Zoning Administrator John McCarthy introduced the Amendment of Special Use Permit for Peter Kramer. The essential element of the amendment was the request to relieve Kramer of the requirement for ten ofhstreet, parking spaces. Council members and the public discussed the pros and cons of the permit requirements, and ultimately agreed to allow Kramer to proceed with his expan.sion with seven off-street parking spaces. Other activities . In other Town Council activities: • The Town budget for FY 1999-2000 was passed by a vote of 6 to 1. The lone nay vote, Reinhardt Lynch, explained that he voted against the budget because “It is too expensive to run this town. We could be putting more money into the two important things, sewer and water.” • The revised draft of the Water Service Ordinance was discussed, with Mayor Willis noting that language should be added regarding the sale of water for special uses (e.g., for pool filling) and the Town’s right to curtail use in the event of an emergency. ' • Treasurer Viguerie’s proposal for a summer month Council meeting recess was discussed and rejected. • The Town’s Water Quality Report for 1998 was presented and discussed. • Council member Tompkins reported that there have been a “rash” of vendor sign-ups for the Town’s Fourth of July event. • John Byam and Tanya Richie requested an additional $1150 to help pay for the Spring ‘99 brochure printing. Treasurer Viguerie moved to provide funds from the kiosk budget, and the Council agreed. • The petition to adjust the Town boundary should be reviewed and decided upon by the Circuit Court within the week, according to Mayor Willis. Election update The following individuals qualified by the June 8 deadline as candidates for office in the November general elections: Board of Supervisors Hampton District W.F. “Yogi” Bear, Jr. Chris Bird Bryant Lee Jim Oyster Jackson District Jack Atkins Donald Brown Ron Frazier * Piedmont District Charles K. “Pete” Estes * Stone wall-Hawthorne District Bob Anderson * Gordon Thornhill Wakefield District Roger Welch * School Board Hampton District Rose Ann Sharp Jackson District Rebecca Cordani Ron Makela * Piedmont District Aline B. Johnson * Stonewall/Hawthorne District John Tole * E. Franklin Warner Wakefield District Rosa Crocker * Sheriff Larry Sherertz * John Henry Woodward Clerk of Court Diane Bruce * Treasurer Francis Foster * Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins * Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke * * denotes incumbent Complete information on candidates for Virginia House of Delegates and State Senate should be available for next week’s edition. Final Week Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Opens June 23 J FOR RESERVATIONS 540-665-4569 k RESPECT I THE EARTH ..RECYCLE! Sponsored by the Friends of the Shenandoah River and Virginia's Department of Conservation and Recreation June 19,199910 a.m. -6 p.m. $10/vehicle Festival Including Artisans tit Food Vendors ^Environmental Displays tit Hot Air Balloon Rides tit Native American Encampment tit River Games and Activities tit Children's Corner tit Live Music, Etc. Grand Opening Ceremony for the newest Virginia State Park- the Raymond R. 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Cooter goes to Sperryville BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock NewsSpecial Writer He’s been a singer, an actor, a writer, a two-term Congressman from Georgia. Now Ben Jones, perhaps better known to television viewers as Cooter Davenport on the “Dukes of Hazzard” (and Buster to his family), has set up Cooter’s, a general store, “Dukes of Hazzard” Museum. Located across U.S. 211 from the Sperryville Emporium, Cooter’s opened this past weekend to a marveling crowd, many of whom were stopped by the sight of the General Lee, the “Duke’s” show cased 1969 Dodger Charger R/T. Ben and his wife Alma moved to Rappahannock this past October, having purchased a beautiful log home in Harris Hollow. Ben thought that it might be good for him and Alma, good for the county, and good for the “Dukes of Hazzard” to share the show’s success and values with the public. Though the original “Dukes of Hazzard” show aired from January 26, 1979 to August 16, 1985, it created a generation of “Duke’s” lovers and has appeal to a new generation, now showing to millions twice daily on the Nashville Network. The “Dukes of Hazzard” is a phenomenon. The show is still viable after all these years, and a trot around the Internet gives a good indication of its popularity today, there must be thirty or more web sites dedicated to the “Dukes”. Ben says that the “Dukes of Hazzard” was like an old — Photo courtesy of Alma Jones OPENING MINUTES AT COOTER’S: Friends and neighbors from Rappahannock come to help open Cooter’s. B’western: good moral values, right versus wrong, the good guys win, but it’s cars instead of horses. It may be simple in plot and dialogue, but there’s apparently no end of appeal for the show’s message. He got his very public exposure playing the role of Cooter, ace mechanic and pal of the Duke clan, in the “Dukes of Hazzard”, but success there was preceded by a long run of acting in theaters in Atlanta. 66 ....loves Rappahannock like you love your wife and your kids and your dogs.” Ben Jones %'■>i> "v' - ' ' w> ' " ' - , W&smt Following the “Dukes”, Ben made a living doing commercials and singing, and then took a shot at a Georgia congressional seat in 1986. That initial attempt was unsuccessful, but it was try, try again, and Ben Jones was elected to Congress in 1988 and in 1990. Ben suffered the fate of redistricting in 1992, and last attempted to regain a Congressional seat in 1994, running against and losing to Newt Gingrich.' Following his Congressional career, Ben elected to repair some old knee injuries, having six operations, and then returned to acting. He has and still does lots of TV, has played in three features films including “Primary Colors” with John Travolta, and is scheduled for a role in Stanley Tucci’s “Joe Gould’s Secret.” Ben is also a writer, currently working on a distinctly different Civil War novel, and “On The Morning Side l Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. ' Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage regularly writes op-ed pieces for various journals. Ben and Alma love Rappahannock . . . Ben said that he loves the county “like you love your wife and your kids and your dogs.” He is confident that Cooter’s will be a success here, and hopes someday to develop it beyond its initial configuration. He’d like to open a pit barbeque there, and offer “family entertainment”—blue grass, country and western music, gospel, and all types of shows that provide the audience with that simple “Duke’s” message: right is right and wrong is wrong, and the guys win. Cooter’s is now open, and there’ll be a big Grand Opening on the Fourth of July. Come on down!!! JUST TWO: Good ‘ole boys’, Ben Jones, aka, Cooter and Clarence Grigsby. EVERYONE CAN SAVE AT THE CO-OP! Inventory Reduction Sale! /\ 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Live Remote r Sat., June 19th vO The Warrenton Farmers' Co-op l would like to invite you to stop by Saturday, June 19,1999 250 Hot Dogs 250 Drinks FREE Dog Dipping Available Please have dogs leashed, bring towel. No cats please. 40 lb. Potting & Top Soil.$1.88 All Horse Supplies (excludes wormers) ....10% Off All Organic Fertilizer (instock).15% Off Espomo-20 lb., 25 lb., 50 lb. bag Fertilizer & Soil Conditioners.15% Off All Pet Supplies 4no/ (in stock, not otherwise sale priced).1 U7o V/TT Select Lawn & Garden Power Equipment Select Farm & Fence Supplies 10'x10' Dog Kennel Complete (with welded comers)... $249. 6'x10‘ Section.$56. 6'x10‘ Section w/door..$91. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 June 16, 1999 Citizen of the Week David Clanagan Home: Washington Occupation: Grade-A Operator, Virginia Department of Transportation Accomplishments: David stays busy outside of his job with VDOT. He coaches the Rappahannock Men’s baseball team, the Monarchs. An evangelist, David spoke and sang recently at the Methodist church in Flint Hill. He and his group will once again be singing at the July 4th festivities in the town of Washington. David is also a painter, and a *.r part-time photographer. In the next several weeks, he will be taking pictures for three weddings. Weekend Picks Benefit bake and beanie baby sale scheduled A bake sale and beanie baby sale to benefit Lois Freeman will be held at the 211 Quicke Mart on Saturday, June 19 beginning at 9 a.m. until. Mrs. Freeman has cancer and needs help. Anyone wishing to contribute or for additional information call Mary Groves at 675-3381. Emery to speak at county 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 Countyf 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 oldfashioned 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. Survey, visitation scheduled A group of Forest Grove Church members will be conducting a visitation survey in the Viewtown/Amissville area starting June 19. The purpose of the survey will be to determine how Forest Grove Baptist Church can better serve the area’s church needs. Those with questions or for more information call 937-4134. Headwaters presents second annual Academic Awards Reception For the second year in a row, Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, was thrilled to be able to present the Academic Awards Reception at Rappahannock County High School. The event took place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 2. Following opening remarks by Headwaters chairman Paul Gall and assistant Superintendent Mary Anne Biggs, over 50 well deserving and dedicated high school students were presented with 65 different awards by their teachers. Many of these students also received Rappahannock Scholar awards. The awards went not only to those with high grade point averages, but also to students who had demonstrated a willingness to give their all as they worked toward academic excellence. Students receiving awards included: Business Department Crystal Grigsby - Word Processing Award Jessica Gheen - Business Management Award Crystal Mills - Business Law Award Sarah Patterson - Finance Award Claire Schadler - Accounting Award Tatiana Siccardi - Keyboarding Applications Award English Department Dawn Andreoni - Outstanding 8th grade English Student Thomas Baldwin - Academic English 12 Award Jami Gillis - Academic English 11 Award; and Public Speaking Award Rebecca Metcalfe - Journalism Award ' Erika Miller - English 10 Award Emily Sims - Advanced Placement English Award Jeremy Slack - Academic English 10 Award Kevin Yowell - Outstanding 9th grade English Student Arts Department Amanda Brown - Band Award Lisa Foster - Art Award (Best Graphic Artist) e» Natasha Payne - Art Award (Awesome Artist) Emily Taylor - Choral Award Foreign Languages Department Samm Breeden - French II Award Tammy McDaniel - Spanish 3 Award Claire Schadler - Spanish 4 Award Jeff Simeon - Spanish 1 Award Jeremy Slack - Spanish 2 Award Jenni Starr - French I Award Colin Treanor - French III Award Mathematics Department Melinda Cairns - Pre-Algebra Award Lainie Morgan - Precalculus Award Tony Payne - Geometry Award Claire Schadler - National Honor Society President Rachel Sharp - Algebra I Award Amanda Sims - Algebra II Award Brady Wolfe - Calculus Award Physical Education ) Department Thomas Baldwin - Ultimate Fitness Award Zach Bridgeman - 8th grade Physical Education Award Photo courtesy of Linda Tarry BANQUET TABLE: Headwaters with assistance from Judi Burke and Food Services provided the reception. Rachel Sharp - 8th grade Physical Education Award Phillip Thomas - 9th grade Physical Education Award Colin Treanor - 10th grade Physical Education Award Jennifer Waters - 10th grade Physical Education Award Science Department Josh Anderson - Physical Science Award Jami Gillis - Outstanding Chemistry Student Award Crystal Grigsby - Biology II Award Holly Long - Earth Science Award Amanda Sims - Environmental Science Award; Biology Award Matt Wolfe - Outstanding Physics Student Award Social Studies Department Kori Alexander - World Geography Award Jimena Gomez - Government Award Robyn Kaye - Government Award Nicole McNeeley - Special World History Achievement Award Rebecca Metcalfe - Outstanding Psychology/Sociology Student Award Lainie Morgan - Outstanding U.S. History Student Award Michelle Woodard- Humanities Award Transition Department Jason Pullen - Transition To Work Award Joseph Ritenour - 8th grade Learning Support Award Steve Torrance - 11th grade Monitor Student Award Joseph Wright - World Geography Award Vocational Department David Anderson - Manufacturing Technology Award Chris Antony - Excellence in TSA Thomas Baldwin - Excellence in Drafting Award Kevin Clark - Culinary Arts I Award Derek Hiserman - Building Trades Award Sarah Patterson - Culinary Arts II Award Rob Wilson - Excellence In Design Technology Award Guidance Department Emily Sims - Radio Shack Top Two Percent Award Brady Wolfe - Radio Shack Top Two Percent Award; Radio Shack Outstanding Science, Math and Computer Science Student Award Rappahannock Scholars Class of 2002 Nicole Buckholtz Brandon Dawson John Ferdetta III Wendy Gillis Holly Long David Massie Joshua McArthur Jessica Nawrocki Tony Payne Shiloh Proper Lea Pyne Jennifer Starr Amanda Swift Amanda Weakley Betsy Welk Kevin Yowell Class of 2001 Kyle Cash Thomas Hooker Tammy McDaniel Christopher Payne Aaron Price Tatiana Siccardi Jeff Simeon Amanda Sims Sara Thomas Colin Treanor Jennifer Waters Amber Welch Class of 2000 Allison Baker Ian Blubaugh Austin Bouffard Jennifer Bywaters W.L. Cash III Amanda Clark Haley Clark Jami Gillis Crystal Grigsby Chad Heddleston Berkeley Hobson Rebecca Metcalfe Lainie Morgan Sandra Oliver Ryland Pace Frank Para tore Adam Rogers Richard Settle, Jr. Katrina Smoot Matthew Wolfe Michelle Woodward Class of 1999 Thomas Baldwin Lindsey Burger Robyn Kaye Crystal Mills Betsy Moore Shanna Nicholson Lauren Sharp Emily Sims Jennifer Thomas Jillian Waters Amanda Welch Brady Wolfe Principal Jack Raines concluded the evening with remarks that honored both students and teachers for their hard work during the school year. He then invited all in attendance to the reception in the commons area. Headwaters provided the reception, with the help of Judi Burke and Food Services. Headwaters, as it strives to foster educational excellence by cultivating the cooperative spirit and resources of the whole community to benefit all students, plans to continue sponsoring this wonderful academic event. If anyone would like information as to how they can offer support to our county public schools, please call the Headwaters office at 675-1819. Woodville community pot luck picnic, party set BY JEFF LIGHT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Woodville Community Organization is announcing the first quarterly picnic meeting of the year for the community and friends of Woodville. The Manwaring family is hosting the event at their pond site, which is located at the base of the Red Oak, just off of Five Forks Road. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. The event will be held on Saturday, June 26 from 2 p.m. to dark. Bring your children and your neighbors and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of community fellowship and fun. There will be volleyball, tetherball, horseshoes, fishing, and great swimming (parents are responsible for the safety of their children). We also hope to have a lot of great homegrown music so bring your instruments and your voices and plan on doing a little pickin’ and grin nin’. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. Please bring a side dish and/or a drink, your musical instruments, lawn chair, fishing pole, swimming trunks, towels, and sun block. Changing areas and restroom will be available. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. There will be an informal community meeting following the meal. The main topic to discuss is the sixth annual Woodville Festival later this summer (not another bicentennial celebration, but another grand town picnic with a live band). Finally, a camp fire will be lit as the evening approaches for marshmallows, more music, and more conversation. Please RSVP so we know how many to prepare for by calling either Jim and Carolyn Manwaring at 9878433, Henry and Angela Wood at 987-3301, or Jeff and Theresa Light at 987-9523. Woodville is a great place to live.

Church A Activities J Vacation Bible School set Woodville Baptist Church would like to invite all children ages three to teens to come join its Vacation Bible School June 22-25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The theme, “In the Beginning ...” will be taken from Genesis 1:1. Some of the classes will be interpreted for the hearing impaired. Call 987-3317 or 987-9523 for more details. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Revival at Thornton ’s Gap Dr. Wayne Thompson from Rochelle will be preaching revival services at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville June 21-25 each evening at 7:30. The congregation extends an invitation to all to attend these special services. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Pray^V and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 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. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: First Baptist * Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday and after Sunday masses Worship services scheduled New Hope Deliverance Ministry worship service will be held on Sunday, June 27 at 3 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The community is welcome to attend. For more information call Minister Doris Fletcher at 675-1434. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday . Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday:. Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Morning Prayer, 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. T Photo courtesy of Tim Norman Queen of Sperryville Nikki Alther, daughter of Tim and Debbie Norman of Sperryville and Floyd Alther of Amissville was crowned queen at the Sperryville carnival Friday night, June 4. Nikki sold 130 books for the department which netted $3,250. The department is grateful for Nikki’s contribution and congratulates her on this achievement. Farmer’s Market features local families The Farmer’s Market on Route 245, just outside The Plains, is open from 11 to 4 on Sundays. This unique market is held in the cool shade of the Archwood Green Barns where horse stalls have been converted for sellers of local produce. Market Manager, Michael Barreda, has assembled a varied and unique number of venders. These range from Heidi Eastham’s goat cheese, Sally Melo’s native wild shrubs along with shitake mushrooms grown on her Rixeyville Farm, and Karla’s cheesecakes in a wide variety of flavors from key lime to chocolate. Susan Fraser’s organic beef is full flavored yet remarkable tender. John Trott, the Virginia Naturalist, and his wife, Lee, sell homemade preserves; jelly and pickles. Trott reports that his Hot Pepper Jelly, called ‘Authorative’ by one taster, sells out early in the day. Framed portraits of Virginia birds by John Trott are also on display in the Trott stall. Freshly baked goods are available just across from the stall from Lydia’s homemade soaps and lotions. The array of herbs, both dried and fresh, are worth a visit just for themselves. Home grown and freshly picked fruits and vegetables are what Farmer’s Markets are about and the one at Archwood Green Barns is no exception. Many types of lettuce, along with carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, scallions, spinach, and snow peas make a visit early in the day essential. These items go quickly. Fresh produce varies with the season so new items are always appearing. From The Plains take Route 245 toward Warrenton. The Barns will be on your left, just out of town. From Route 66, take exit 31 toward The Plains. The market will be on your immediate right. Both John Trott and Heidi Eastham are from the Flint Hill area. Remember, fathers Day is this Sunday “Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy.” Happy Daddy’s Day! Congratulations to Matt and Sara Kleppinger of Castleton who are pleased to welcome their new son, Joshua Caleb, into the family. Master Kleppinger was bom June 4 and weighed a healthy eight pounds and 14 ounces. His big sister, Hannah Mae, is tickled pink (or maybe blue) to have a little brother. A frequent visitor to the Kleppinger home has been nephew, Johnathan Letsen. Proud grandparents are Carl and Sally Letsen of Castleton. The Kleppinger family sends a warm “thank you” to Sharron Propper who took a special celebration feast for all to share the week of Joshua’s homecoming. Johnathan is also thanked for keeping Hannah occupied and happy. Donn and Valerie Jones have returned form a driving trip through upper New England and New York’s Niagara Falls. They enjoyed steamed and deep fried lobster and lobster rolls. The bird watching in Acadia Park was entertaining and the shopping trip in Bar Harbor was reported as a success. Rain coats were needed during the “Maid of the Mist” boat ride which took the Jones’ around Niagara Falls. Mrs. Trnes notes we could use some of that water here since it is too dry to mow the grass. Happy birthdajr to Cody Rinehart who will be eight years old on Saturday, June 19, and to Melvin Canfield who will also celebrate his birthday on the 19. Miss Amber Dillard played hostess . to her overnight guests Kady Gum, Jackie Sutphin, and Nicole Schaeffer on Saturday evening, June 12. Rumor has it that some of the girls were up until 4:30 a.m.! The Rappahannock Soccer League’s spring soccer picnic will be on Saturday, June 19, at Lake Arrowhead from 12 until 5 p.m., with awards to be presented in the afternoon. Parents and players are encouraged to come out and have a great time! RSVP to your team mom or dad. A list follows of items requested of each player: U-14-hamburger and hot dog buns, U-12desserts, U-10-veggie casseroles, U-8 salads, and U6-snacks (chips, salsa, etc.). The Amissville Baptist Church will hold their Vacation Bible School from June 21 through June 25, 9 a.m. until 12 with the theme “Son Castle Faire”. Vacation Bible School is for all community children ages three years through sixth grade. Come out to the pre registration “Village Faire Carnival” on Saturday, June 19 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. I know we need the rain, however, I hope it rains like crazy this week so we can have nice weather for the Amissville carnival beginning June 23. The carnival will run from June 23 through the 26. The parade begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 24. You may want to get to the parade on U. S. 211 a little early to have a good spot to park and watch the parade. Friday, June 25 at 8 p.m. will be the crowning of the new queen and her court. If you haven’t bought a ticket, the girls will be selling the raffle tickets during the carnival on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Saturday is the drawing for the raffle and you do not need to be present to win. Hope to see your news at the box at Hackley’s Store. It’s a boy! Christine and Gary James of Chester Gap are proud to announce the birth of their son, Aaron Lee James on May 10. -- ■■ - pounds and 11 ounces. Grandparents are Lee and Linda Boyer and Joyce and David Jameg. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 -According to the Rules A fine example of quality father and son time is the opportunity for a father to teach his son valuable lessons while enjoying the camaraderie of participating in a sporting game. Nowadays, the time for this opportunity is all too rare. Much like a game, life is a series of moves and events which are constantly evolving. In order to be successful in life we must develop a strategy and play according to some basic rules. Our Heavenly Father created the rules. In 2 Timothy 2:5, He tells us... “An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.” It is good for fathers and their children to discuss God’s rules together, for all too soon they will be apart. Yet, wise words have a way of staying with our children, to guide them when they falter. Worship as a family each week. Practice makes perfect. Have a perfect Fathers Day. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Micah Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans Romans 7:8-20 9:1-18 9:19-10:4 10:5-21 11:1-12 11:13-24 11:25-36 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright ’999 Keister Wiluams Newspaper Services. P 0. Box 8005 Charlottesville. 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S. Berry graduates Pensacola Christian College Miss Sandy Berry graduated from the Pensacola Christian College in Florida in May. She had earned an Associate of Science Degree and also named to the Dean’s list, as result of her earning a B average. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berry of Reva way. r Those from our area receiving congratulations were Miss Crystal Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Mills of Castleton; Braden Wolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wolfe of Route 707; Steven Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lane of Castleton and David Hitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hitt. All were seniors at Rappahannock County High School. Seventh grade graduates from Rappahannock Elementary School of our area included, Chriss Erhart, son of Mr.and Mrs. Jeff Erhart of Round Hill Road; Britteny Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Smith of Sperryville Pike; Christopher Frazier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road; Nathan Corbin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Corbin of Route 707 and Michael Heflin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin bf Castleton Ford Road. Congratulations to each of you and you are wished much success in the future. If anyone has been left out, we sincerely apologize. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Lawrence and Frances Tharp Horner, whose day is Thursday, June 17. For those in our* area who are members of the Rappahannock Soccer League a reminder that this Saturday, June 19 from 12 noon until 5 p.m. the picnic will be held at Lake Arrowhead near Luray. Players are asked to bring snacks, salads, desserts, hamburger and hot dog rolls. Mark Bragg was among those graduating from the Culpeper Nursery School Class for the 1998-99 session at Culpeper Methodist Church. Mrs. Eunice Meade of Hash Lane attended graduation exercises at Rappahannock Elementary School on Thursday, where her grandson, Christopher Frazier, was one of the graduates. The annual fund raiser fete for the Culpeper Museum of History will be held here in Boston at Longlea on Saturday, June 26. This years event will be palled “The Dinosaur Ball” and will include hors d’oeuvre, light fare and live piusic, as well as live and silent auctions. Longlea Manor is located a short distance off Route 522, and nine miles west of Culpeper. Plans have been made for a band out of Washington D.C. I Robert Heffern was in the group receiving the Tandy Technology Scholarship Award at the recent award assembly at Culpeper County High School. ; Birthday wishes for a ^reat day go out to my nephews, Daniel Knick and Michael Swindler who will celebrate on Saturday, June 19, and to Michael Heflin and Linda Cubbage each of whom add another year on Monday. RECYCLE _ Photo courtesy of Lisa Batchelder Celebrating 50 years Jane and Roger Batchelder celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during the month of April, on several happy occasions with family and friends. They were married on April 12, 1949 in the First Presbyterian Church of Ogdensburg, N.Y. The ceremony was performed by Jane’s uncle, the Rev. Walter Hobkirk. The family recently gathered at the Bleu Rock Inn for a celebration. Pictured are left to right: David of Warrenton, Susan of Durango, Colo., Jane and Roger, Rand and his wife, Laura of Pittsburg, Pa. David’s daughter Lisa snapped the picture. J NSDAR members enjoy historian, reenactor at luncheon meeting BY LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, met at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper for a luncheon meeting. The speaker, Frank Walker, historian and reenactor, and dressed in colonial garb, spoke on “George Washington and His Other Women”. The most important was his mother who dominated him much of his early life. At one point, he was packed and ready to leave to join the British Navy when she arrived and put an immediate stop to those plans, thereby saving George for this country. Secondly was his sister, Betty Lewis, who supported him in all his endeavors and thirdly was Sally Fairfax, the love of his life, although his marriage to Martha was a happy and comfortable one. In the President General’s message, read by Mrs. Edgar F. Puryear Jr., Mrs. Love spoke of the recent 108th Continental Congress and the achievements reported country-wide by the various committees. Mrs. Edward Barton, the Chapter’s National Defense Chairman, reported on the Culpeper High School MCJROTC Awards Banquet on June 2 at which time the DAR ROTC medal and award certificate were presented to a girl cadet, Ashly Edwards. Plans for Flag Day, June 14 were announced at which time seven members traveled to Maguire Veterans Hospital in Richmond to spend time with the disabled veterans there. Plans were also announced for the celebration and reception June 27 at Salubria, the HISTORICAL INFORMATION WANTED Wc 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 hojie to ]mblish our information by the end of the year. If you have anything to offer in this endeavor, contact: Danny Hitt c/o Rappahannock-Kapldan Historical Research Association 1108 C aroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22101 Phone: 540.752-7281-Evenings 540-374-9211-Days F-niall: slindysVAaol.com Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. first brick house built in Culpeper County. The UDC, the Colonial Dames and this DAR Chapter are co-sponsoring this event. Mrs. Puryear reported on the D-Day Memorial being erected in Bedford titled “Across the Beach, Then and Now”. Bedford was chosen for this site as the town lost more persons per capita in W. W. II than any other community in the nation. On June 16, memorial services and the placing of DAR markers will be held at the graves of Virginia Glover in Haywood and of Christobel Wetsel at the Graham Cemetery in Orange. The Option Program, a Culpeper sponsored group, will clean the DAR marker and area around the grave next to the Yowell Meadow Park as an ongoing project. We store •/:*. r merl-ral inW-not ,r- T ries and f AX t"t; doc moots • v.he-> vot ”ee.:. :oem * when you ived the ' SUMMER PREPAREDNESS OFFER With parents' enrollment, children enroll free. www fredemerqency.qpgx oin LIVING WILL REFERENCE SERVICE lp P O Box 109 Arlington, VA 22210 (703) 465-7677 fax (703) 465-7697 thru 7/N99 Tq'I f Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing .Xfl'ordahlc, (hiality l.egal Services Since /‘>75 m -dm SctiAX _ask.. t - m . . s Upcoming Events McGlothlin reunion planned \ Relatives and friends are invited to attend the annual McGlothlin reunion to be held Saturday, June 19 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock Park on US 211. Bring old photos to share; also your musical instrument for after lunch entertainment. You may also subscribe to the family newsletter and directory, as well as purchase raffle tickets for Amissville firemen’s carnival June 23-26. For more details call Cathy Lou Smith at 937-5024. Amissville’s carnival next week Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will hold its annual carnival June 23 through June 26. As is usual, box suppers will be available on Thursday during and following the parade. Food donations including potato salad, deviled eggs, baked beans and cakes will be needed. Cash contributions will help with purchases of chicken, bread, boxes, etc. Please call Sarah Latham at 937-4410 and help her with this project. She has just had another birthday and needs all the help she can get. Children’s parade set Children in the area art invited to “decorate their wheels” and join in the fun of the annual “Parade of Wheels” at the 4th of July celebration in the Town of Washington. Wagons, wheelbarrows, skate boards, roller blades, bicycles, tricycles and strollers are all part of the festive parade this year. Prizes will be awarded to those the judges consider “the most patriotically decorated.” The parade is open to children from birth to 14 years of age. Lineup for the parade starts at 4 p.m. behind the jail. The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. For further information, contact Ellen Manson, parade organizer, 675-1349. Ministry team plans services A College Ministry Team will be conducting creative worship services at the Washington Baptist Church June 27-30 at 7:30 p.m. and the public is invited. For more information call the church office at 675-3336. Sculpture classes scheduled Two summer sculpture classes will be taught by Charles Flickinger at Oldway art Center in Sperryville. A Figure in Clay class will be held June 16 - Aug. 4 on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30. Cost is $200 and includes model and materials fee for eight sessions. The other class, Portrait Bust in Clay will be held June 16 - Aug. 4 on Wednesday from 12 to 3 p.m. The cost is $200 and includes model and materials fee for eight sessions. For more information call 987-8718 or e-mail cflickinger@hotmail.com. “Essential Etcetera ” The Middle Street Gallery will be showing two and three dimensional works by Gary Colson, Jeanne Drevas, Nina Moore and Chris Stephens. Paintings, mummies and cocoons, handmade paper, landscape inspired reliefs are featured. They incorporate plaster, clay, fiber, acorns, coffee cans, trompe l’oeuil techniques; you name it. The show runs now through June 27. Hours are Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 987-3113 Workshop, classes planned A weaving workshop sponsored by Yam and More has been scheduled for June 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Quilting classes begin July 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. The class will meet for five consecutive Mondays. Cost for weaving workshop and quilting classes is $60. Contact Ellen Manson to register, 675-1350. Registration deadline is June 11 for weaving and June 16 for quilting. Animal Communication workshop set Harmany Equine Clinic, Ltd. presents Dawn Hayman Animal Communication Workshop July 23-25. Workshop , includes introductory lecture, two full day seminar with lunch included for only $185. Call 675-1855 for more details. ■ ■ . Family reunion scheduled The families of Weaver, Butler and Thornhill will host their annual reunion on Sunday, June 27 at the • Rappahannock Park on U.S. 211. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Those attending should bring a covered dish. 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 con- ! testants 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 i sashes. If interested call Charlotte Tummeyer at 635- ! 8278. The carnival will be held July 21-24. ; 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. Basketball camp planned Final registration is now open for the Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 10-18 are eligible. Players are selected by invitation only. College basketball scholarships are possible for the most advanced players. For an evaluation form and camp locations call 704-3728610, anytime. Swing dance lessons continue Swing dance lessons will continue at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday evenings at 7. Cost is $2 per person. Children are welcome. For more information call Lindsay and Heidi Eastham at 675-3444.

Paynes return from Germany, will go to Fort Bragg SPC Christopher Payne and wife Amy arrived home recently after being stationed at Anspbach, Germany for three years. They will be visiting for two weeks before moving on to Fort Bragg, N.C. They will be staying with Mr. and Mrs. Buck Payne and family- ilyChristopher and Amy Payne were weekend dinner guests of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Sheppard. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Buck Payne and sons, Matthew and Dean, Mr and Mrs. Luther Stanley and daughter Tiffany and Irene Emstminger from Falls Church. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a m. on Sunday, June 20. Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor invites the public to attend. Tiffany Wayland hosted a slumber party for her school friends on Friday night. The girls enjoyed playr Sperryville Bv CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 mg games and discussing summer plans. They actually , were all asleep shortly before 2 am. The . highlight of the e v e n 1 n v was having their teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Deal and her husband, Daniel join them for dinner. Following breakfast on Saturday and before the girls departed they entertained with an ice cream social. On Tuesday, Tiffany attended a pool party and birthday celebration for her friend. Nia Genther in Strasburg. Revival services will be held at Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church June 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Wayne Thompson preaching. All are invited. Sperryville residents are reminded of a bake sale and beanie baby sale at the 211 Quicke Mart on Saturday, June 19 beginning at 9 a.m. All proceeds will benefit, Lois Freeman, who has cancer and is in need of funds. The community at large is encouraged to support this endeavor. Dolly Atkins was given a birthday dinner on Sunday, June 13 by her daughters, Stacy Atkins and btephanie Scott. Guests were Ryan Scott, Freddie Jackson, Dorothy Starks, Dorothy Jackson and Mike Atkins. Dolly was also given a surprise birthday shopping spree on Sunday morning at K-Mart in Front Royal by her mother, Dorothy Jackson and husband, Lewis Atkins. Happy birthday wishes are extended to April Grigsby, who will celebrate her 40th on Saturday, June 19. A special celebration is being planned by her husband, Bo and daughters, Stephanie and Amy. We wish April a happy day and a great year ahead. My dad, Bernard Jenkins celebrated his 75th birthday on Saturday, June 12 with a surprise birthday party given by his children at the Washington fire hall. Those helping him celebrate w$re Ms. Phyllis Savoy of Falls Church, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Boston, Linda Cave, Mr. and Mrs. David Dodson and Brittani, Larry Jenkins and Amy Wharton, all of Culpeper, Mrs. Ethel Jenkins, Connie and Randy and Phillip Burkhead, all of Aroda, Mike Garrett of Etlan, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dodson of Orange, Cecil Buracker and Jean Stoneberger, both of Luray, Mr., and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh and Mr. and mrs. Robert Jenkins, Christal, Tom and Ted, all of Washington. Also A.H. Buckner III, Mrs. Lillie Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins, Ms. Donna Clark, Mr. anc Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Mr and Mrs. Andy Baldwin, Mr. anc Mrs. Kenny Buracker, Mrs. Ceci Baldwin, Neal Atkins, Tammj Dwyer, Kim and Jimmie Norman anc Mrs. Thelma Jenkins. Those sending gifts but unable tc attend were Mr. and Mrs. Lestei Deal and Pam Deal. Birthday wishes go out to mj nephew, David Baldwin who will cel ebrate his 10th on June 18. Also tc my husband, Ricky, who will celebrate his on the 18th. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen ant Ashleigh of Washington were Sundaj afternoon guests of Mr. and Mr9 Jack Baldwin and David. Birthday wishes go out to mj nephews, Ted and Tom Jenkins whc will celebrate theirs bn June 23. We wish Mrs. Hazel Deal e speedy recovery, she recently fell anc broke her hip. Give me a call when you have news for this column. 17.99-19.99 Entire stock Van Heusen short sleeve dress shirts. Save or a ycrietv of short sleeve solid and fancy dress shirts in cotton/polv oxford ana Voadcc'h Available ■n sizes 15/ -17 /.. Orig. 23.00-25.00 9.99- 1 9.99 Select group of men’s fashion neckwear. Give Dad 100% cotton and 100% silk neckwear in updated traditional patterns. Orig. 13 50-25 00 9.99“24.99 Totes' boxed gifts for men. Totes* has Father's Day gift ideas for every Dad. boxed and ready for wrapping. Phone caddy. 9 99 Golfer's tool, 9.99. All-purpose tool. 14.99. Flexible screwdriver. 17.99. 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Take time to “spring clean” your thoughts It’s nearly impossible to be happy about all aspects of one’s life. Taking regular inventory of the physical, as well as emotional symptoms one finds distressing can help build a road map for prioritizing what needs thought and attention. Decide to work towards enhancing quality of life. Internationally recognized in the field of medicine and psychology, Caroline Myss, Ph.D. affirms that “biography becomes biology”. All thoughts, beliefs, and meanings that have been attached to actions generate a bodily response. Biological or physical health reflects one’s strengths, weaknesses, hopes and fears. Loving thoughts can relax the whole body. Fearful thoughts activate every system of your body; the stomach tightens, heart rate increases, and perspiration can result. Myss believes that by consciously examining beliefs and behaviors that are negative or fear-based, toxic reactions can be seen on a physical level. Symptoms are recognized as being linked to these ways of thinking. Often times, when recog- < nizing a negative belief, it i becomes evident that it was ' inherited from family members. Frequently, one realizes 1 that many of the beliefs that 1 are problematic were learned 1 at a young age, perhaps passed J down through generations. Without ever realizing that i a new belief could easily replace the inherited belief that belonged to someone else, it was absorbed, becoming 1 part of how the world was i understood. 1 Simply by realizing there is a choice to believe something that is more suitable, to < know a negative belief can be ‘ cast off and invalidated, > allows for a heightened sense i Browns entertain with luncheon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown entertained with an after graduation luncheon on Saturday for their two daughters, Bobbie Jo, who graduated Thursday from Rappahannock Elementary School and Amanda, who graduated on Saturday from Rappahannock High School. Wood vi lie ! By JUNE CLARK I 987-8827 Amanda plans to attend a community college in the fall. Guests for the luncheon were Crystal Mills of Estes, Mrs. and Mrs. Bruce Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bass and Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md, Mr, and Mrs. Mark Shepardson of Flint Hill, Mrs. Richie Eastham of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to Nina Shepardson of Flint Hill who will celebrate her big 40 on Friday, June 18. Vacation Bible School is being held this week at the Trinity Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. until 12 each day. Happy birthday to Jimmy Beatty of Front Royal on Saturday, June 19. On Thursday, Timmy Settle of Castleton had a tractor accident and was flown to INOVA Hospital in Fairfax, where he had surgeFy on his right leg. He is recuperating nicely and hopes to be home soon. We wish him a speedy recovery. Rev. Alice T. Wood of Wiley, Ga. and her daughter, Mrs. Jeff Parker of Huntersville, N.C. spent last week with Miss Mary Miller Wood. Our prayers are with my brother, Bobby Frazier of Castleton as he has his second back surgery on Wednesday, June 16 at the Leesburg Hospital. On Sunday Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Donald Keyser of Alexandria and Mrs. Addie Keyser were among those attending the Wharton family reunion at the Castleton Fire Hall. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended a band concert in Centreville in which [21 VOTE their grandson Jason Sengstack played the, trombone. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz and some friends had lunch on Wednesday at the Skyland Lodge on the Skyline Drive. Gerald Clark of Warrenton was a Monday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Linda Clark and daughter, Amanda were among those attending a cookout- at the home of Jim and Edie Clark and daughter Haley in Amissville on Sunday for students, chaperones and their families that went on the Bahama Cruise recently. Our condolences to Rayner and Lois Snead and Harry and Virginia Smith on the loss of their grandson, Lewis Snead of Lynchburg. I hope all you fathers have a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday. Please call 675-3608 when you have news items for this column. r 1 Lzing by Randy Minter THE DANCE OF LIFE Native American cultures teach us that life is to be celebrated and revered - the good and the bad. As Luther Standing Bear once wrote,“When the Lakota heart was filled with high emotion, he danced. When he felt the benediction of the warming rays of the sun, he danced. When his blood ran hot with success of the hunt or chase, he danced. When his heart was filled with pity for the orphan, the lonely father, or bereaved mother, he danced. All the joys and exaltations of life, all his gratefulness, and thankfulness, all his acknowledgements of the mysterious power that guided life, and all his aspirations for a better life, culminated in one great dance - the Sun Dance.” Dancing is a great metaphor for an attitude which remains grateful to life no matter what circumstance or challenge we encounter. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are proud to serve the members of this community with a wide range of funeral services and plans. We urge you to consider prearrangements, because we believe this is one way you can offer assurance to your family as to what your wishes might be. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue) 24 hours a day. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and all sorts of memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. “It is easier to believe than to doubt. ” ' * ~ Everett Dean Martin f self-fulfillment and esteem hat rebuilds a sense of peronal honor and initiates selflealing, on all levels. It is widely recognized, at his time, that a person is not ts individual parts. Body, nind and spirit work together 0 form the whole being and ffect one another dramaticaly. By recognizing that our houghts and beliefs create •hysical responses that can be oxic and lead to the creation if disease is being taught at nedical schools around the vorld. Adversely, thoughts and >eliefs that are charged with oving, positive energy can eave us full of smiles, happy md content to be who we are. Take time to take inventory of your thoughts and beliefs ibout the wo’-ld, about yourlelf, about others. By creating 1 positive way to look at somehing once seen as negative, night just be the beginning of iving a happier, healthier life. Carol Lucking, M.S. a •ounselor at Rappahannock dealing Arts Center can be eached for questions by callng 987-7204 extension 2. r RECYCLE Obituaries Clarence Pullen Born in county Clarence William “Junior” Pullen, 68, of Luray died Friday, June 4 in Luray. He was born on Sept. 27, 1930 in Rappahannock County and was a son of the late Clarence B. and Beeley Ann Atkins Pullen. Mr. Pullen was employed with Wrangler in Luray from Aug. 10, 1954 until Sept. 28, 1995. He attended Luray United Methodist Church. On July 7, 1952, he married the former Sue Catherine Fox, who survives. In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons, Richard W. Pullen and S. David Pullen, both of Luray; one daughter, Cathy Weaver of Luray; one sister, Nancy Judd of Luray and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Margaret Pullen and Annie Lois Pullen. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, June 6 at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. David W. Lord and the Rev. Barbara K. Hansen. Burial was in the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray. Lewis Snead Lynchburg resident Lewis Duncan Snead, 27, of Lynchburg died Saturday, June 12 in Lynchburg General Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Lewis was born May 23, 1972 in Charlottesville, the son of Rayner Varser Snead Jr. and Mollie Smith Snead. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School and attended the University of Utah where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. ICLORE-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 SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Rayner V. Snead III pf Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one sister, Virginia Doran Snead of Steamboat Springs, Colo.; his paternal grandparents, The Honorable Rayner V. Snead and Lois D. Snead of Washington and his maternal grandparents, Captain Harry Lee Smith and Virginia Duncan Smith, also of Washington. To celebrate his life, a memorial service was held Tuesday, June 15 in St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg by Rev. Frank Dunn and Bishop Frank Vest. The family suggests memorials to New Land Samaritan Inn/The Gateway, 300 12th Street, Lynchburg, Va. 24304 or The McGovern Family Foundation, P.O. Box 33393, Washington, D.C. 20033, or a charity of your choice. SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. 41 American Red Cross Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week • fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline June 23 L BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial 5th Anniversary I0“ r discount on first cleaning Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247/540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. 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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 |- "| K . ]| [ I IT- 1 66 Shared Housing M/F to share 3 BR house, Ig screened porch W/D, cable, country setting, 5 min. east of Warrenton. $275/mo 540-347-1809 HUNTING LAND TO buy or lease, greater than 50 acres Call David at 540-778-1613. TRESSPASSERS? POACHERS? Small group of law enforcement officers seeks hunting land. Ethics & respect. 703-762-3250. 122 Sales Houses BRICK RAMBLER, eat-in kit., 3 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage in fullsize bsmt. $125,000. 540987-8231, Sperryville. MODULAR HOME, Ranch, 26 X 60, 3 bdrms, 2 ba. Lg utility room, island kitchen, stove, refrig. & dishwasher. Carpeting, baseboard heat, equipped for ceiling air cond. Designer shingles, 10 year structural warranty. Set up on your foundation for only $59,995. Carl Frye's Mobile Home Sales. 540-665-0501. 133 Lots * Acreage $196,000- 56 acs in Rappahannock Co. on hd svc road, w/woods & river, mtn views. Owner financ. 540-547-3992. Business 11,0 Opportunity V___/ 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. 220 Farm Equipment WANTED TO BUY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. 232 Oarag*/ Yam Sal* SAT., JUNE 19, 9 AM til ? 231 Dearing Rd, Flint Hill, VA -- 252 Livestock l _J TEXAS LONGHORNS. Cows with calves, 1 & 2 yr. old heifers Registered 540-825-3398 NEW STEEL BUILDING in Crate. 40x20 was $5,660 now $2,720. Must sell! Sam 1-800292-0111 SADDLERY LIQUIDATORS Come See The Largest Tack Shop in the U.S.A. Everything for the horse and rider. Cheap! Cheap! Cheap! 0612 James Madison Highway. Junction at Rt. 15 and Rt. 66. Haymarket, VA. 888-723-3554 5 294 Giveaways BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 (350 BU*‘ne“ Services —■ , —■1-sf EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop lor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covers & Upholstery Residential <& Commerical KL 211 ArruvsvUk, VA 937-5500 mm Financial/ Mortgages V_^ CASH FOR NOTES We pay cash for first and second deed of trust notes secured by real estate. In business since 1982. Quick easy closings. Call now for details and quotes. Cambridge Corporation 540-662-2300 r -v 400 Adoption \_> A LOVING, childless couple seeking to adopt infant. Willing to pay legal/med. expen. Call collect 540-349-9056 LOVING COUPLE wishes to adopt infant. Will pay med/legal exp. Please answer our prayers. Call Tracy & Tom, 888-869-1110. Granville (Bunny) Hudson & family would like to express their sincere thanks to all their friends for the visits cards, foods, gifts and prayers during his hospital stay. Your kindness is deeply appreciated. « 470 Tribute* In Memory of Yvonne Weaver Pritchett Jean Kennedy Mavis Roy “Sonny’' Berry R.C.H.S. Class of 1959 -\ 605 Automobiles i > QUALITY USED CAR AND TRUCK SPECIALS 1997 Ford Contour GL Sedan - 2 OL 4 Cyl. Auto, AC. PL P W Cruise. Till 1997 Geo Prizm 4 Door Sedan - 1.6L, 4 Cyl., Auto, A/C, One Owner Fractory Warranty_ 1995 Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6L. 4 Cyl . Aulo. AC. Dual Air Bags. One Owner 1995 Nissan XE Pickup 4 Cyl., 5 Spd., A/C, Rear Slider, Reg. Cab, Clean Truck 1994 GMC Jimmy 4x4 4 Dr. Vortec 4 3L. V6 Aulo. SLE. Loaded. Tow Pkg.. Local Truck 1994 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupe 3.1L.V6, Auto, A/C, P/L, P/W, Cruise, Tilt, Clean 1994 Ford Ranger 4x4 P/U 30L, V6 5 Spd . AC. XLT Alloys. Bfedlmer. Sliding Rear Window 1994 Chev. 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Legal Notices * • ■ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice ijs hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public heating 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 accommoda,* tions 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 re? zone a one (1) acre parcel of land to be used as replacement U.S.P.S. facility in Amissville. Zoning k proposed to change from R-2 to VC, Village Commercial. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file a the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will bat presented to the Rappahannock County Planning! Commission at their regular meeting on Wednes* day, June 16, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening a(J the Rappahannock County Courthouse for suclv recommendation as the Commission may wish ti make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. Thu, above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should ba present at said meeting or should address thei# written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/oj P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 6/2,6/9,6/16/99 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator #260617 i More Of What You’re Looking For! Rappahannock jSetos Get Into It!

EMPLOYMENT APAC- VA, INC. Is now accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant to our health & Safety Director. Knowledge of WordPerfect & Excel a must. For more information please call 703-361-9511. Qualified candidates must pass required drug test. CARPENTERS/ CRAFTSMAN custom Home Rapp. C. All aspects. Experienced individuals or 2-3 man team. High skill level desired and paid for. Short and longer^ term work available also looking to develop relationship with quality carpentry subcontractor co. Call Bob 540-937-7821 RDBC.LTD DRIVER CDL driver wanted for building products distributor, year round work, exc. pay & benefits. In Manassas, VA. 703-968-9500 WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? PT HELPER 15-20 HR/WEEK, including weekends. 540-987-9748 Teachers^ wanted In Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock areas, for Adult Basic Education, GED preparation classes and Night school, variety of subjects. Call (540)825-0476 for an application. P/T positions only. Use your typ- ( ing/computer skills. Data processing, up fco $3,200 per month. | No experience necessary. PC required. 800-945-7981. 560 p*rt Tlm* Employment V_ -7 HELP WANTED For Country Grocery Store several evenings per week & weekends. Short order cooking helpful but not necessary. We will train. Must be over 21. Call 540-987-8361 to set up interview. PET GOOMER IMMEDIATE OPENING exp., for estab. clientele at a full service pet center, FT, good pay, Call for details. 540-347-4855 CLERICAL Permanent F/T position, 9:00-5:30. Wellorganized, detail-oriented person for general office duties including typing, log-in of ag/food samples, filing, customer service via phone, etc. Skills include word processing, working with numbers, ability to communicate and work within a team. Fax resume to (703) 449-9723 or mail to 3810 Concorde Pkwy, Suite 1300 Chantilly, VA 20151. i Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Rappafjanttocfe iSetos 675-3338 Buck Baldwin celebrates 70th BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Charley F. Baldwin of Slate Mills celebrated his 70th birthday on June 8, with a small party given on June 5. Born in 1929 on Pickerel Ridge in that section of the Blue Ridge in Rappahannock County which became part of the Shenandoah National Park. Mr. Baldwin’s parents were the late Oscar Edward and Sarah “Lizzie” Molden Baldwin. Charley, one of six siblings, viz: Clarence E., Lena E., George B., and Aubrey L., and an infant brother stillborn, all now deceased. The circumstances of his birth are remarkable. A day or so before Charley was born, his parents were fixing fence, when the sledge hammer his father was using broke off the handle and hit his mother in the stomach. When he was born, Charley not only had a broken nose, but the whole right side of his face was bloody and bruised. The recovery took some few months, with doubts that he would survive. This incredible accident, the cause of the malformation of his teeth, lent to Charley getting the nickname of “Buck”. Charley’s education is limited. Attending Sycamore School in Old Hollow then on to Sperryville. Passing to high school and quitting in the eighth grade. His higher education came from that old school....common sense. dgc seven, me government condemned his father’s property, some 57 acres, and the money received in the condemnation settlement was used to buy another farm over in the Racer Hollow. By their hard work the next few years the family added several more acres to the farm, all of which formerly belonged to George Racer. At about nine years of age tragedy struck again. Dyptheria almost took his life. Eating became a life or death situation. The only intake of nourishment finally became eggnog whose last drops could not be swallowed for lack of force from within the glass. God works in mysterious ways and with what seemed a heavy load of stones upon his chest, Charley whispered to his mother that he’d been impressed to call a Mr. Coppedge to come pray for him. Although many of the family both secretly and in I me presence oi otners nad prayed, it seemed the ingredient of faith was missing. Charley related that as soon as Mr. Coppedge had prayed it was if a ton of weight had been lifted off him. At the same time Charley was brought down so was his cousin Cleo. Cleo died from the disease even with doctor’s care. Charley sur vived but had to learn to walk all over again from the effects of this terrible disease. After he was well enough to travel about it impressed him to go thank the man who had prayed for him. When doing so Mr. Coppedge’s reply was not to thank him but give God the praise for he was only an instrument. Charley started working at an early age on his father’s farm. Often going to get the cows up barefooted. He said their feet would be so tough that they’d step on briars and rocks and never feel them. In late fall, when finding the cows and arousing them from their places of rest, they would stand where the cow had lain to warm their feet. Hunting, trapping, cutting pulp wood, etc., were typical ways of supplementing the family income. By about age 18, Charley went to work for Mr. John Keyser at a dollar a day. He worked about three years here then at about 21 went to work at the Virginia Oak Tannery in Luray, making the whooping sum of fifty-eight cents an hour. He remained at this line of work for the next 20 years. The next ten years he worked for Hylton Construction Company in Woodbridge. When a day short of his 22nd birthday, on June 7, 1951, Charley was married to his wife, the former Florine Elizabeth Pullen. Due to an accident in 1958 which disabled him for some two years, the family fell into some rough times. With little income, the kids beginning school, livestock to feed, etc., but with the help of good neighbors, family and friends we pulled through and stayed together. Charley’s hobbies or passions have been in their turn, “coon” hunting, and fishing. At one time, although it was more or less a business to supplement the family income, he maintained an apiary of over 100 hives of honey bees. He rented out the bees to local orchardist for pollination of their fruit trees and extracted A young Buck Baldwin at right and sold the sweet labors of the bees. One time even trading 12 quarts of the precious nectar for some five years subscription to the Progressive Farmer Magazine. He’s always looking for a good deal, and never forgets at least now-adays to ask for his senior citizens discount. In 1983 due to complications from the 1958 accident Charley became too disabled to continue to work. His wife, Florine, joined the work force about that time assisting the family’s income and keeping up insurance. They sold their hollow property about 198b and moved to Slate Mills. Now, at 70, being married for 48 years, and although Florine continues to work out, they have been blessed. Weekends attest to these blessings with a steady flow of their offspring coming and going. Charley and Florine have five children, ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Charley and Florine Baldwin Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one.

Photo-courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day 1999 Quilting Workshop These young ladies learned beginning quilting from “Yarn & More” Shop owner, Ellen Manson. These young quilters learned how to make a tied quilt at this workshop which was sponsored by 4-H. Rappahannock County 4-H program appreciates Ellen Manson giving of her time, talent, and materials to teach young people an old tradition. Pictured front row, left to right, Kara Corbin, Carly Day and Devin Day. Back row, Ellen Manson, Samantha Brown and Nicole Brown. WoodviUe plans community party The Woodville Community Organization is announcing the first quarterly picnic meeting of the year for the community and friends of Woodville. The Manwaring family is hosting the event at their pond site, which is located at the base of the Red Oak Mountains, just off Five Forks Road. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. The event will be held on Saturday, June 26 from 2 to dark. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. Please RSVP so we know how many to prepare for by calling either Jim and Carolyn Man waring at 987-8433, Henry and Angela Wood at 987-3301, or Jeff and Theresa Light at 987-9523. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church of Scrabble held a baptism at Rock Mills Sunday afternoon. Emory Conners was among the six people that were baptized. Jim and Lillian Sykes of Culpeper were visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford on Saturday. Her Sunday visitors were Ray Crawford of Sperryville and Curtis and Katherine Crawford of Flint Hill. Friday night Rena, Michele, and Walter Milton Burke attended a Creative Memories Party and workshop in Culpeper. The party was hosted by Debbie Suche. Mr. and Mrs. Kinsey Wharton’s Sunday visitors were Ronald and Judy Atkins of Washington, Calvin, Nancy and Kelly Atkins, and Angela and Nicholas Hitt of Sperryville. Tim and Debbie Norman hosted a graduation party for their daughter, Nikki Alther on Saturday. The party was held at their home near Rock Mills. It was a beautiful day for a garden party. There was plenty of good food and the decorations were very pretty. Around 70 people attended the party from noon until well into the night. Congratulations Nikki on your graduation. Those visiting Mrs. June Clark this week Woodville Bv JUNE CLARK 987-8827 were Mark and Marie Kemp, Billy and Nina Fox, Jimmy and Myrtle Falls, Rev. Alphesus Atkins and Misty Hitt. Mrs. Clark has been walking this week. Of course, she had assistance in this first stage of learning to walk again. This Thursday, June will be celebrating her birthday. Happy birthday June. For those wanting to send cards the address is: Mont Vue Nursing Home, 30 Mont Vue Drive, Room 119A, Luray, Va 22835. Sadie Norman’s visitors on Sunday were Jim and Kim Norman, Jeff Jenkins and Jason of Slate Mills. Tim, Debbie, and Cory Norman were among those attending a surprise birthday party for Diane Weakley at the Sperryville fire hall on Sunday. The party was hosted by Mrs. Weakley’s daughter, Michelle Jenkins. Friday evening visitors of Die Burke were John and Eddie Suche of Culpeper. Tim Norman and Richard Burke traveled to southern Virginia and North Carolina on business Monday. Congratulations, happy birthday and happy anniversary to all those in our area graduating and celebrating their special occasions. The Five Forks Regular Baptist Church celebrated its 76th homecoming/anniversary on Sunday with gospel music and singing, lots of food, and spirit-filled sermons delivered by Dr. Paul Hawkins, Pastor of Tidewater Baptist Temple at Virginia Beach. Paul is a descendant of some of the church founders. It was good to fellowship with cousins, aunts, friends of other like-faith churches, past and present members. Happy anniversary to Wieland and Lillie May Johnson. They will celebrate theirs on Thursday. Please call Rena Burke, 987-8330, with your news articles. If I am unable to pick up, please leave a message on the answering machine. A berry dessert that takes the cake (NAPSA)-During berry season, few desserts tickle the tastebuds better than shortcake. Berry-Banana Shortcake pairs the season’s freshest berries and ripe bananas with an easy pat-in-the-pan biscuit shortcake. Crusty on the outside, moist and tender on the inside, oats contribute whole grain goodness and a natural nuttiness to the shortcake. Use the old fashioned oats if you prefer a heartier texture. To serve, the warm shortcake wedges are topped with vanilla low-fat yogurt and the fresh fruit. While traditionally served for dessert, this shortcake also makes a delicious brunch entre. Berry banana shortcake 8 Servings 1 cup Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) margarine or butter 2/3 cup plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt Topping 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt u 1 cup sliced bananas 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Heat oven to 45014F. Lightly spray 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Combine oats, flour, sugar, lemon peel, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Cut in margarine with 2 knives until crumbly. Add 2/3 cup yogurt; mix just until moistened. Knead on floured surface 10 times. Pat into prepared pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan. To serve, cut shortcake into 8 wedges. Top with remaining yogurt and fruit. 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. Daniel C. Stanley Jr. and wife to Jeffrey L. Weiss and wife, 44.834 acres, Jackson District. $420,000. Donald P. Gaskell and wife to Andrew M. Cockburn and wife, 47.0059 acres, Stonewall District. $245,000. Nancy L. Zimmerli and husband to Charles E. Zimmerli and wife, lot four, 26.5 acres and lot five, 23.5 r EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Combo Real Estate Advertising Rates Available Call for Information 675-3338 Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law • 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Pnti’iding Affordable. Quality Legal Sen'ices Since / 075 %. 'jr f* V/ m.# acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Paul R. St. Clair and wife to Paula A. St. Clair, 11.3776 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Mary Anne Wines to Herschell Blevins and wife, one acre, Wakefield District. $81,200. John David O’Connell and wife to Diana D. Silvinski, 24.9872 acres, Stonewall District. $110,000. Teddie Jean Frock to Janet Kathryn Davis, 1.0144 acres, Hampton District. $108,000. RECYCLE Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office 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 Main Street, Sperryville - 2 BR home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 fi§t 987-8146 ■ 50 acre farm of rolling pastures. Battle Run and the Thornton River provides water. Improved by a 2 story log and frame Farmhouse not long ago restored. 36'x65' bank barn, 36'x60' equipment shed and numerous other outbuildings included. $382,500. a u 'st I In1 C (IHIlIVY I’ro/HTlY I’ciijth Eileen M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 ^ m Washington, \ irviniu 1 1 Lu I -mail: ( )nth:,,\'nuUi\-t, (iltm mn • Wrli sit,-: , s., ,,m ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY | Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. ! Flint Hill, Just Reduced ' Bring the family to see this three bedroom/two hath multi-level Frame home. Features pine floors, cathedral ceiling in living room, dining room, brick fireplace, rec room with stone wall, bay window and picture window add lots of sunlight, front deck for relaxation, five mostly wooded acres, nice plantings, circular driveway and small storage building. Great buy at $149,000. Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 J§a Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 fl Log home in Harris Hollow has lots of potential. Big living room, small kitchen, two bunk rooms and full bath. Wood ceilings, large stone fireplace with wood stove insert and full basement. Beautiful azaleas, rhododendrons, mountain laurel and ferns in 36 acres of woodlands. $165,000 Farmhouse on Thorton River with three bedrooms and two baths. Very charming on mature 1.2 acres in outskirts of Sperryville. Flexible floor plan with formal dining room, living room, sunroom and deck. Mature shade trees and boxwoods surround. $134,900 38.5 acres of heavy woodland with large stream. Gently rolling land in very private location near Amissville. Privately set well off Rt. 211 with long charming driveway already built to property. $120,000 We are nearly "sold out" and need new listings!! Call us for a complimentary market analysis and marketing strategy review of your property today! Real Estate III I tij\ St The I hcMtCI Ihliklmii Ki. I kulilri \nv SI.. U» | , \ • (»l W* l,N~ Nf»f»N ashmu,t<>n, \ iri'inia