Rappahannock News, March 1, 2000

Rapp Briefs “Making Waves” to be presented The Artist-In-Residency Project for RCES, “Making Waves - A Diversity of Forms, Functions and Feelings will be presented to the community on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. and Friday, March 3 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The theme of this project "Making Waves” was chosen to inspire different ideas, perspectives and approaches in creating music, visual art, dance, theater and performance. The artists presenting the program are Rose Marie Prins (visual artist), Paul Reisler (composer and musician) and Sharon Wyrrick (dance, drama, performance). All of the second, third and fourth graders and many of the fifth, sixth and seventh graders have worked with one or more of the artists during the residency which began last September. RCES teachers Joy Rollins, music and Harriette Rosenblatt, art, are the project coordinators. BZA affirms Pet Tailor’s application ' At its February meeting, the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning appeals affirmed the ■ Planning Commission’s approval of The Pet Tailor’s application, and agreed to increase the number of permitted dogs at the kennel from 10 to 30. The Special Use Permit amendment for the kennel, owned and operated by Lawrence and Kathy Nolan, : requires that all animals be kept indoors after 9 p.m. The BZA also moved to revert to their old meeting date, the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning with the March meeting. Democrats meet Tuesday, March 7 The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. One of the items on the agenda will be the upcoming Democratic Presidential caucus which will be held in • Rappahannock on April 17. All who are interested in having a voice in choosing the Democratic candidate for President are urged to attend this meeting. Other agenda items include planning the calendar for the year, approving the annual budget, and progress reports from the precinct captains and the other committees. There will also be an update about the Relay for Life in May and an opportunity to sign on as part of the Democratic Team. All county Democrats are encouraged to attend the RCDC meetings. They are always open to the public. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. Happenings • Monday, March 6 Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse. There will be no 7 p.m. meeting. • Wednesday, March 8 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 at the Town Hall. • Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m., public hearing in the RCES Library to receive public comments on the School Board’s 2000-2001 school budget. iiim ii mini iaii■■mu Rappahannock News _ P.O.Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Bush wins c state By Brian Minter and Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Staff Writers George W. Bush edged a hardcharging John McCain by a mere two percentage points in Rappahannock County in Tuesday's Republican primary. The county gave McCain a little better run for his money than the Commonwealth, where Bush defeated his primary challenger by a full 10 percent. Rappahannock was also somewhat kinder to also-ran Alan Keyes, giving him nearly five percent of the vote to the three percent he received throughout Virginia. Virginia winner Bush will receive all of the State's 56 delegates in this winner-take-all primary. Though only some twenty percent of the registered voters turned out in the county, Piedmont election offi rials Joy Sloane, Lillian Aylor and Tom Junk were impressed. They said that they expected only about 50 voters in this primary, but had more than eighty by early afternoon, and nearly 150 by the end of the day. Some voters pointed to Bush’s moral values and his family connections as the deciding factors. McCain drew his share of votes. fVleCain | Hampton/, Washington Jackson/ Amissville Piedmont/ Sperryville Stonewall/ Hawthorne Scrabble ‘WaiceWeid/ f€hester Clap uuriwm ^xsmsxs^ciKm pwwp» ** - ■ ■ V>. /k -?***-■*<*£ V “It’s time for some new blood,” said Charles Orwe of Warrenton, explaining his vote for McCain. “I like him because he’s a war hero, and when he speaks he says ‘We’ instead of ‘I.m Yesterday’s election marked the first time Virginia has held a primary, so even many political junkies were unsure if turnout would be high. Some voters expressed satisfaction that Virginia, often considered unimportant in presidential politics, has been the focus of national attention in the closely watched Bush — McCain race. Throughout the day, voters were unsure of how the race would turn out, and few people were willing to wager a guess on who would win the state primary. But several McCain supporters said that even if their man doesn’t take Virginia, he won’t be out of the race anytime soon. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Mike Kacmarcik v George W. Bii?R ~ Water woes resolved at library BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Thanks to a rapid response by the Library’s Buildings and Grounds Committee Chair Joy Sloane with the support of Bob and Roberta Anderson, repair wiz Jack Estes, and the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op, what could have been a dry week for the Rappahannock Library turned into but one dry day. The library crew was faced Monday, Feb. 21, with a total lack of water caused, they later learned, by the destruction of the 5 horsepower submersible pump’s impeller due to mineral build-up. Removal of the 700 pound, 260 foot system was attempted using a tractor, but the difficulty and danger in so doing led to a successful plea by Bob Anderson for the use of the coop’s boom truck. The boom truck did the trick, the problem was identified, and the pump was replaced with nary a worry by those of us caught totally unaware. The cost of the effort was an unbudgeted $2920. Budget approved by trustees Library Director David Shaffer presented a revised FY 2000-2001 for review and approval by the Library’s Board of TVustees. The proposed budget totals $115,674, which represents an increase of 6.2 percent over the current budget, and includes a county appropriation increase of 3 percent, to $60,827. The most significant increase in proposed expenditures is $2369 additional (to a total of $5136) for employer contributions for employee retirement and insurance—that increase is due to contributions for the new full time children’s librarian. The proposed budget was approved by the board, and will be presented to the county in March. Treasurer’s report New Treasurer Mary Brown submitted her first Treasurer’s report with the assistance of past Treasurer Helen Platt. The report showed income of some $85,000 and expenditures of $57,362 through the end of Sm LIBRARY, Page A8 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker The annual point-to-point race will be in full gallop on Saturday, March 4 at Brandywine Park in Culpeper.,Rappahannock races to be held at new course * By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer The March 4 Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point have a new - possibly temporary - home. The annual event will be held at Brandywine Park south of Culpeper. The Rappahannock races were previously held at Thornton Hill Farm in Sperryville; owner James Fletcher died last year, and the hunt could not work out the details of holding the event there in time for this spring’s point-to-point schedule. Brandywine Park was created by the Bull Run Hunt, used for racing for the first time last year. The right-handed oval is sited at the foot of Cedar Mountain, a Civil War battlefield. Compared to the mountainous Thornton Hill course, riders and spectators will find Brandywine more typical of most of Virginia’s gently undulating steeplechase courses. The races begin at noon with two divisions of the junior pony race to open the program. The foxhunters’ timber will include Casanova winner Rear View Mirror. Other races on the card include an owner-rider hurdle, a novice hurdle, ladies’ timber, a turf sprint (at 5/8ths of a mile) and route (at 1 1/4 miles) and a Seven Comers series owner-rider timber. ■ Brandywine is located just east of U.S. 15 on Route 691 south of Culpeper. For more information or to order tickets or reserved parking, call (540) 547-2993. Rappahannock Point• When: This Saturday, March 4. Post time noon. • Where: New, possibly temporary location at Brandywine Park just off U.S. 15 on Route 691 south of Culpeper. • What: Full program of hurdle, timber, flat races, plus junior pony races. • Features: Series events include foxhunters’ timber, ladies' timber, owner-rider hurdle and timber. • Details: (540) 547-2993 I f

r fiercely proud [Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-week series about woodpeckers found in the Piedmont area.] The powerful muscles and formidable bill of the large, crested and stately pileated woodpecker were once demonstrated to me on a very personal level. I was in West Virginia in October with a group of students who had accompanied Lee Trott and me to a camp in a mountain cove. Our purpose: to capture birds in mist nets and band them as a part of our study of fall migration. One of the boys brought in a pileated woodpecker that had bloodied his knuckles as it was being removed from the net. The bird was banded and all information recorded, and just as it was to be released, I said: “Let’s wait. Lee will want , to see this bird.” She was in ' town on an errand and would return at any time. s • What to do with the struggling bird until she returned? There was an old wooden desk in our living quarters, and I reasoned that putting the bird into one of the deep drawers would keep it quiet until she returned. “The bird won’t iqjure itself in the dark drawer. It will be safe there for a while,” I said. Fifteen minutes later, I heard Lee’s car approach over the mountain road. At the same time, I head a loud “whack-whack” from inside the dtesk. The woodpecker was using its powerful bill to escape, which it nearly did. I ’held the bird with both hands and felt the strong wing mugoles as the bird struggled. A fierce light in the eye of the woodpecker unsettled me. I felt A sense of embarrassment, as if I was trespassing on wildness. I went outside and quickly released it. The woodpecker bounded away on great black wings with white undersides and disappeared among the trees. The pileated woodpecker is a living symbol of the American wilderness, a reminder of what had been, before European axes felled the great trees. Along with the great homed owl, raven and wild turkey, the big woodpecker had been a part of limitless eastern forests. These symbols of wildness went the way of the great trees. In 1916, ornithologist T. Gilbert Pearson wrote: “As this woodpecker seems not to possess the faculty of adapting itself to the new conditions created by civilization, it is quite possible that it will not long survive the passing of our primeval forests.” The pileated woodpecker did adapt-. As eastern farms were abandoned and trees grew and matured, the “logcock” returned. We will never see trees the size of the original forests, but the second-growth trees are big enough for the mighty “whacker.” Yet the bird is too large and requires too much territory to- ever be common. The pileated woodpecker can now be seen, as its nearly three-foot wingspan carries it through the forests and its loud “kik-kikkik-kik” call echoes among the tree trunks. Another, even larger woodpecker, the 20-inch-long ivory All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott billed, has been driven into oblivion within the lifetime of [ many. In 1939, it was estimated that 22 ivory-billed woodpeckers were still in existence.. Today, the striking black, red and white bird has disappeared forever. No one knows when the last bird died — alone — in some north Florida swamp where the last individuals were seen. I often think of this extinction when I see a pileated woodpecker; it reminds me of what we have lost. RCPS News BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • Congratulations to RCES Fourth Grader Molly McCarthy for being the winner of the WVPT-TV Young Environmentalist Award. WVPT is the public television station in Harrisonburg. Molly competed with students from throughout the WVPT viewing area and walked away with top honors. All winners were honored at an awards reception held at WVPT on Wednesday, Feb. 23 where Ed Clark, president of The Wildlife Center of Virginia (and graduate of our own RCHS) was the keynote speaker. This was the second year in a row that Rappahannock has won first place in this contest. Last year’s winner was Ben Rupchis. Coincidentally, both students were in Mrs. Amy Saxton’s fourth grade and Mrs. Amy Gubler’s Gifted and Talented classes when they won the awards. Kudos to those teachers as well. • Wow! Another win for the RCHS Boys Basketball Team. Last Tuesday they beat George Mason 48-38. Senior Ervin Phillips was the high scorer with 27 (that’s right , 27) points.What a great way to end a season. Ervin’s mother is an incredible cheerleader for RCHS and keeps the crowd motivated at every game. She knows the true meaning of school spirit. Seniors who contributed to this win, and others, are: Alex Baumgardner, Brian Compton, Abe McClear, Ervin Phillips, Daniel Settle, Michael Settle and Clint Wines. Best wishes to all of them. • The RCHS Band will be part of the Tri-County Band Official Call For a Mass Meeting Of The Rappahannock County Republican Party Monday, March 20,2000 at 7:30 pm I, Walter Longyear, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Republican Committee, issue this Call for a Mass Meeting to be held on Monday, March 20,2000, at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Registration will begin at 7:15 p.m. with the Mass Meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. f During the Mass Meeting we will: 1. Elect a County Committee Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Precinct Chairmen and Committee members. All persons seeking election to any of these posts or wishing to be elected as a delegate or alternate to the State or Congressional District Conventions must prefile be sending a statement in writing to that effect to the Chairman at 636 Mt Salem Ave., PO Box 124, Washington, VA 22747-0124 no later than March 19,2000. 2. Elect up to 55 Delegates and 55 Alternates (with a voting strength of eleven) to the State Convention which will be held on June 2-3,2000 at the Wginia Beach Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA. 3. Elect up to 55 Delegates and 55 Alternates (with a voting strength of eleven) to the 10th Congressional District Republican Convention to be held at 10:00 am on May 20,2000 at Handley High School in Winchester, VA. The purpose of this meeting is a. Elect a Chairman of the 10th Congressional District Republican Committee for a 2-year term; b. Elect three (3) delegates and three (3) alternates to the Republican National Convention to be held starting on Monday, July 31,2000 in Philadelphia, PA; c. Nominate one (1) elector to be voted for in die presidential election on November 7,2000; and d. To transact such other business as may properly come before the convention. All persons seeking election as a delegate or alternate to the State or Congressional District Conventions are requested to pay a voluntary registration fee ($25 for the State Convention; $15 for the District Convention) payable to Rappahannock County GOP no later than the evening of the Mass Meeting. Payments are non-refundabie and are not tax-deductible. All legal and qualified voters in Rappahannock County, Virginia regardless of race, religion, national origin or sex, who are in accord with the principles of the Republican Party and who, if requested, express in open meeting either orally or in writing as may be required, their intent to support all of its nominees for public office in the ensuing election may participate as members of the Republican Party in this Mass Meeting. Authorized and paid for by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee, Walter Longyear, Chairman (phone: 540-67S-3678; Fax: 540-675-1064) - [Yes!""""' J □ Please enter my new I subscription to: fiappahannoca News 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: Rappahannock News, P.O. 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Please consider attending and cheering on these incredible musicians. • If you would like . to be on the Band *5 Boosters e-mail list, '' so that you may receive their newsletter each month, please call Booster president John Wiese at 937-9909 or email him at wiese5@erols.com. • It’s hard to believe that we are thinking about kindergarten registration already, but it is nearly that time. Kindergarten registration will take place on April 4-6. If you know any parents of children who will be attending kindergarten in the fall, please encourage them to call for an appointment to register their children. The school number is 987-8259. It is so important that parents take advantage of this opportunity for a number of reasons. They giet an early assessment of their children’s strengths or weaknesses in a variety of areas. The children and parents can tour the school and become familiar with the new surroundings before the first day of school; they may even have lunch. The school will have the advantage of knowing how many children to expect in the fall, so that teachers and administrators can plan more effectively. If you are the parent of a rising kindergarten student, please call now. • The ECMS seventh grade will be away on their class trip to Williamsburg April 4-7. A great deal of planning and fund raising has taken place this year in preparation for this exciting event. If you have questions about the trip, please call Mr. Richard Smith, ROMS CoPrincipal, or Mrs. Joanne Tracy, Seventh Grade Teacher. • The week of April 4 will be a very busy time at RCES. The Spring Book Fair sponsored by the RCES Library will also occur during that week. The public is invited to stop in at anytime to browse and purchase books. This will also be a great opportunity for the young children registering for kindergarten to experience the joy of books. • March 2, Dr. Seuss’s birthday, is being celebrated as Read Across America Day. RCHS will observe the event with Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) periods throughout the day. Parents, grandparents, and community friends are volunteering to help students select books during the week prior to the big day. Many thanks to everyone who is helping with this special project that encourages a love of reading at every level, the RCHS English Department is sponsoring the event. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Laurel Van Horn at 987-8575. • Music Booster meetings are held on the third Thursday night of each month in the Band Module at RCES. If you love music and would like to support this wonderful program, please come. This is not just for RCHS parents; it is a system-wide program and anyone may attend meetings to lend support. If you have questions or concerns, please call Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, at 987-8259, or Mr. John Wiese, Booster President, at 937-9909. . • The gym at RCES has been transformed for the out-, standing “Making Waves” production. Please plan to attend one of the performances on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m. or Friday, March 3 at 10 or 2. You’ll be glad you did. • The students and teachers throughout the system have enjoyed the incredible weather of the last week. Please take some time for a long walk, run or bike ride while the beautiful spring-like weather is with us. It will help to renew your mind, body and spirit. •%••• X* ■ *V 5 ■; *- t\ , WCDS News BY: MARION B. ROBBINS Rappahannock News Contributing Writer • The halls were jumping and so were the students! Last week we wrapped up our “Jump Rope for Heart” cam i...ectey :c$l§ilsby§ |omj|iy hilfigeif /^-American denim mixes f virtth relaxed knit tees. j§ rpsuttin^fna must-have misses'<Sottecttoc/ v. fbr sprihg. Pink cap sleeve tee. 32.00 Denim caprl pant. 68.00 White 3/4 sleeve tee with v-neck In front and back. 32.00 Denim short short with braided trim. 56.00 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9 SUN 12-A ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 j-sr ./Jr paign, raising over $1,000 for the American Heart Association. The bad weather forced us to reschedule our “Hoops for Heart” program, but finally last Friday the upper school students had an “ultimate” shoot out, taking on parents, faculty, and staff to help raise money by shooting baskets. Good fun for a good cause. • Things are quiet this week with the students away on Winter Sports Break. We hear from Madame Diane Wood, who is accompanied by Mrs. Aney Hoehn that the children and parents who went to Quebec are having a fabulous time. Dog sledding anyone? We hope to have lots of adventures to report next week! • So far Headmaster Michael Vargo is still alive and well at Wintergreen Resort. Mr. Vargo escorted a van full of students for four days and three nights of skiing fun, and his postcard indicates they’re all still in one piece. • Our third grading period ended last Friday, only one more to go and 1999-2000 is history! The report card assembly will be held next week. • On Sunday, March 12, from 1-3 p.m. the school will have an Open House. Anyone who would like to drop by is cordially invited to join us for refreshments and information. • Once the students get back on Monday they’re off and studying. March 10 all our French students in grades 1 through 12 will be taking the National French Exam; the next week all the classical language students will be taking the National Latin and Greek Exams, and on March 7 all students in grades three through eight will take the National Mythology Exam. • Our school community is really becoming an international one. Since Christmas we have welcomed three new students: Mehmet Yazici from Istanbul, Turkey; Wang Xi from Tianjin, China; and Amador Herraiz from Madrid, Spain. These students are boarding with WCDS families while they study. Our student from Panama, Melissa Perez, who visited with us during her school’s vacation, left on Feb. 6. We hope she’ll come back for a longer time.

Bland 2000 competition successful BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 2000 Bland music competition was a truly memorable success. The entire event at The Theatre on Gay Street was of course enhanced by the responsive spirit of a capacity audience on Sunday afternoon. The friendly house was filled with young musicians, family members, music teachers and a multitude of loyal and enthusiastic friends and neighbors. It became a real community celebration, expressing more genuine appreciation of the many talented performances than at any of the previous Lions Club musical contests in recent years. The program was more varied than usual, both in age and experience as well as in the selection of music performed and in the instruments played. In addition to the favorite piano, we enjoyed violins, cello, clarinet, saxophone and flute. There is new hope for the musical future when performers range from preschool to high school senior. It is inspiring when the program begins with “America The Beautiful” sung in clear tones by a three-year old alto to be followed by a rendition in song of all the “Books of the Bible” sung flawlessly by another alto age four. All of the 18 performers will receive official Lion Club Certificates of Participation. The three award winners in each of four categories were given cash prizes, $60, $40 and $25 dollars each. Expert judging was provided by Jo-An Getsinger and Cady Soukup in both vocal categories, high school and elementary, and Evelyn Photo courtesy ol Bob Scott WINNERS: Winning musicians at the annual Bland Music Competition on Sunday were left to right: Pianist Jami Gillis and Soprano Samantha Breeden, both from Rappahannock County High School. Oyster and Richard Le Page in the instrument categories. The Lions are especially grateful to these fine judges and to Wendy Weinberg for the generous donation of The Theatre. Lions Bland Chairman David Gillis served once again as a splendid Master of Ceremonies and kept the program moving with humor and sensitivity. During judging conferences both Gillis and Club President Jeff Light entertained everyone with their harmonica skills and the group of Lions present showed of their “Glee Club” harmonies. Most of the audience was on stage during refreshment intermission, at one time or another. The Rappahannock Lions Club will be represented at the regional level Bland contest on Saturday, March 11 in Warrenton, 10 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The two highest scoring musicians, vocal and instrumental, will compete with the winners from other area Bland contests. Our winning musicians will be soprano Samantha Breeden and pianist Jami Gillis, both from Rappahannock County High School. Stereo stolen from vehicle The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two incidents of larceny in the Sperryville area that they suspect may be related. On Feb. 26, a citizen reported that stereo equipment had been stolen from his vehicle, which had been parked on Ashby Lane in Sperryville. The owner claimed that the equipment was removed sometime during the previous evening. Later that day, the Sheriff’s Office received a report that an American flag and a banner had been stolen from Cooter’s on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville had also been stolen. Both items had been hanging outside in the parking lot. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, two persons have been identified as possible suspects in the case of the stereo equipment theft, and that the investigation is con Offered by FRIENDS OF BILL CAMERON for the arrest and conviction of person or persons entering his home on Saturday, Jan. 29 between the hours of 4:30 and WO p.m. ITEMS TAKEN INCLUDED: Hams, side meat, steaks, canned goods, groceries in addition to electric fishing Feel, poles, tackle equipment. Anyone with information should call 987-8466 or the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office at 675-3331. Anyone trespassing on White Rose Mountain Lane without written or proper permission shall he dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. 11763 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Vfi Thursday 3/2: OPEN MIC Sponsored by Oasis CD Friday 3/3 Elizabeth Lawrence Saturday 3/4 Stkk 'Em (IP NOW OPEN WN. - Sanday 5JO to ckMina Family Dining fi Fine Mask 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com _® CrossLink .. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338. tinuing. Deputy James Welch is the investigating officer in both cases. In loving memory of Nellie Sisk who left us March 3, 1996 Today we are filled with sad memories of our loved one who has gone to rest, And those who think of you today, Are the ones who loved you best. GUild\»*% Q*andcUild>imM & Q>imtU-f\aMdcliild\*H The Lions Club is proud to recognize the full program roster of musicians: High school: Instrumental, Jami Leigh Gillis, first place; Dale Forrester, second place; Lara Louise Kreyling, third place; and Erin Rose Opseth, Whitney Cordelia Mathews and Wendy Kay Gillis, participants. High school-vocal: Samantha Breeden, first; Ruth Ann Oyster, second; Robin Hunter Oyster, third. Elementary-instrumental: Nicole Marie Espinola, first; Nicole C. Fegeas, second; Catherine V. Forrester, third; Taylor Melody Light, Hugh E. Forrester, participants. Elementary-vocal: Michelle T. Fegeas, first; Evan Thomas Espinola, second; (no third entry) Pre-school: C. Grace Alexander and Lauren Stephany Light. (Certificates of Participation) Breeden's Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily House Plants, Gifts, Planting Supplies, Hanging Baskets and African Violets Spring Flowers now available Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements and gifts. 540-923-4381 Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 S. for 12 miles, turn left on 642, go T.5 miles. Saturday March 4 7/ S O H o x , "LAUNDROMAT^ Now Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATED AT MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET , 1 MILE WEST OF SPERRYVILLE 987-9100 Don’t take your wash anywhere else! SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Call 675-3338. Molly McCarthy wins young environmentalist award from WVPT Molly McCarthy from Rappahannock County Elementary School, along with students from Bridgewater, Staunton and Fort Defiance, won WVPT Public Television’s fourth annual Young Environmentalist Award Contest. The winners were honored at an awards reception held at WVPT Wednesday, Feb. 23. Ed Clark, (formerly of Rappahannock) president of The Wildlife Center of Virginia, was keynote speaker. Each year, Shenandoah Spring Water in Staunton partners with WVPT rewards students in the WVPT viewing area who research water-related issues and offer solutions to help restore the environment. One winning entry was selected from four levels: grade 12, grade 9 to 11, grade 6 to 8 and grade K-5. The focus was “Healthy Schoolyards, Healthy Watersheds.” The winner in the grade K-5 was Molly McCarthy, a fourth grader at RCES. In her “Schoolyard Makeover” essay, Molly discussed some of the habitat problems around her school and how they affect water quality, insect life, and plant life. She offered solutions to improve her schoolyard’s health by adding plants that would attract insects to help pollinate trees in local orchards. She also suggested planting a “healing garden” of herbs that students could study, and flowers that would attract bees and butterflies. Molly and Rappahannock County Elementary School received a $500 gift certificate from Fine Earth of Harrisonburg to purchase plants to improve their schoolyard habitat. Molly lives with her parents, three sisters, three cats i Molly McCarthy and a guinea pig. She is active in 4-H where she is learning about animal care. She is currently researching what kind of puppy would be best as a family pet. Molly enjoys playing softball, spending time with her friends and helping out in her mother’s antique/gift shop. She has started a newsletter for the fourth grade at Rappahannock County Elementary School and is hoping to attend an academic Arts and Humanities Camp at the University of Virginia this summer. As part of their honors, the winners are featured in “Young Environmentalist" video spots broadcast on WVPT. They received a copy of the video spots at the reception along with a certificate of recognition; a plaque for their school from Skyline Trophy and Engraving in Waynesboro; two Luray Caverns passes; and a pizza party. The teachers of the winners each received a $100 gift certificate from Green Valley Book Fair in Mt. Crawford to purchase classroom materials. \ SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Mountain Laurel Montessori School Open House • Sunday, March 5 from 1 -3:30 p.m. A learning environment which encourages: Exploration Respect Self-Direction Responsibility joyfulness For children ages 18 months - 12 years 155 Biggs Drive, Front Royal 540-636-4257 Wakefield Country Day School At Huntly Pre-School through 12th Grade “A Classical Education for the Twenty-First Century” * Challenging academics • Structured classroom setting • Warm, family atmosphere * Affordable tuition and fees • Bus service from seven counties • Optional religion program • Seven interscholastic sports teams • AP Courses in all major subjects • Fully accredited P.O.Box 739 1059 Zachary Taylor Highway Flint Hill, VA 22627 (540) 635-8555 OPEN HOUSE Sunday - March 12,2000 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Photo courtesy ot Tom Maloney \buth league: Girls from Rappahannock recently completed their basketball season in the Culpeper Youth Basketball League. They competed in the Girls, age 11 to 14 League. They are front row, left to right, Lara Kreyling, Amanda Miller, Lindsay Neill-Dore. Back row, left to right, Jessica Estes, Laura Maloney, Anna Kreyling, Rachel Gall and Lauren Pearson. Sports story ideas? Call 675-3338. Road to the regionals BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Varsity Boys Basketball team hosted George Mason last Tuesday, in the first round of the Bull Run Districts playoffs. The Panthers started off really slow, falling behind 12-4 after one. Rapp picked up the pace in the second quarter, to take the lead at the half 20-18. Ervin Phillips and Daniel Settle hit several big shots in the third to hold on to the lead. Rapp poured it on in the fourth quarter, to take the lead for good. The Panthers won the game 61-48. Ervin led the team in scoring with 27 points, Daniel and Michael Settle contributed with 15 and ten respectively. Alex Baumgardner pulled down ten rebounds and Michael added nine boards. The Panthers had to travel to Madison County High on Thursday night to face the number one team in the district, the Strasburg Rams. The Panthers played well in the first quarter, keeping pace with the Rams, 22-19. Alex Baumgardner came off the bench to help Rapp in the rebounding department and also in scoring. The Panthers continued to keep the game close after three quarters, 50-46. Ervin Phillips scored several times in the fourth, but the team came up short with Strasburg taking home the victory 60-57. Ervin led the team in scoring, Daniel Settle and Alex Baumgardner had 11 apiece while Ervin had 18. [ Even though the Panthers lost, they would get to play in the consolation game on Friday. , Since there are seven teams in the Bull Run District this year, three teams will represent the district in Regional play. The Panthers would have to face the Clarke County Eagles, who lost in the first round to Madison, the Panthers were determined not to let last weeks loss to the Eagles take them out of their game plan. The Panthers took a commanding lead in the first 21-10. Daniel Settle hit several three pointers, and Michael Settle and Ervin Phillips helped in the scoring to take the lead at the half 41-33. Rapp continued to hit shots from the inside and the outside throughout the second half. Every player on the Panther team contributed in the rebounding area. Daniel Settle led all scorers with 22 points, Ervin had 15, and Michael added 11. Daniel and Ervin led the team in rebounds with 11 and ten respectively. This was a great win for the Panthers, who are playing extremely good basketball now. With this win the team will now travel to Luray to play in the first round of the regionals. This will be the Panthers fifth straight appearance in the regional play. Congratulations to Ervin Phillips who was named to first team all District. Volleyball loses to Prince Edward BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Varsity Volleyball team ended their season last Wednesday in the first round of regional play. The Lady Panthers had to face the number one seed, Prince Edward. The Prince Edward team took the first match 15-8. The Panthers tried to keep it close in the second game, but Prince Edward held on to take the victory 1510. Assistant Coach Payne said, “The Prince 4J| Edward team had extremely hard hitters. She 1 ATHLETIC SHOE SALE vwtv-. :• <*:>*.-v*:-zxv*■■** ——— -». —- ......„... . 49.99 REEBOK* MEN'S AND LADIES' 'BURN.' Save on this lightweight running shoe Ibr him or her. 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Maryland.” Mr. Albright is a; fishing guide and co-author of> The Guide to Trout Fishing in.' Maryland and South Central Pennsylvania, published in 1998 by the Patapsco Valley! Chapter of Trout Unlimited.' This program will take place' on Wednesday, March 8 at] 7:30 p.m. in the Front Royal Youth Center, located at thenortheast corner of Commerce, Street, U.S. 522 and East 8thStreet. This program is sponsored by the recently formed Northern Shenandoah Valley! Chapter of Trout Unlimited' that meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The Chapter charter includes a four-county area, all of Page, Shenandoah, and Warren counties, and the northwestern part of Rappahannock County. Trout Unlimited is incorporated as a national, non-profit educational, charitable organization dedicated to protecting coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Please call Bud Brune at 675-3183 for additional information or questions about the program and Trout Unlimited. r r SINK OR SWIM? 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WCDS Auction 2000 Dinner following with live music BY JOYCE HUNT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill will have an auction on March 31 at Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton. There will be a silent auction frorp 6:30 to 8 p.m., a dinner at 8 p.m. with music by WCDS parents Tbm and Lorraine Espinola, and a brief live auction at 9 p.m. Some highlights of the auction include a handmade quilt by a WCDS grandparent Jane Heile in the “School House” pattern, dinner for two at The Inn, a week at a Colorado mountain resort, a six-foot heart pine farm table from B & R Antique Wood, a six foot by nine foot Persian Heriz rug from R.H. Ballard Fine Art in Washington and a very special combination of a video from Cinema Paradiso with a Mountainside Market pizza each week for four weeks! Artists represented from the community include WCDS parents Tbm Mullany, Steve Hunt and Barbara Sherwood; Jensen Kvames, Jeanne Drevas, Sara Schneidman, Christopher Goodine, Geneva FARM TABLE: This six foot heart pine bam wood farm house table donated by B&R Antique Wood will be sold at the WCDS auction March 31. Welch, Jewelry by Edmund, Brenda Van Ness, Ted Pellegata and Merrill Strange. Other artist represented are P. Buckley Moss and Roberta Wagner. Among area restaurants offering dinners or brunches are Four and Twenty Blackbirds, The Bleu Rock Inn, Rae’s Place, Appetite Repair Shop, The Country Cafe, Graves’ Mountain Lodge and Domino’s Pizza, one a month for a year! Virginia specialties are highlighted in a beautiful gift basket from Sunset Hills Farm in Washington. Other baskets include themes of Chocolate Indulgence, Coffee Time, Tea for Two, The Italian Gourmet, A Day at the Beach, Gardener’s Delight, and Beauty Baskets., Shops in our seven county area have made donations ranging from a beautiful Faith Mountain lamp, a wine picnic backpack from Talk of the Town, and a Clore footstool to a cordless drill and portable CD player. We have received tickets for Wizards and Oriole games and an autographed hockey puck from Peter Bondra. Tickets to Shenandoah University Theatre, Nissan Photo courtesy of Joyce Hunt QUILT: “Schopl House” quilt handmade by grandparent, Jane Heile will be on the live auction at the Wakefield Country Day School’s Auction 2000 at Fauquier Spring Country Club on March 31. Pavilion, area movie theaters, and the Community Concert Series are among the vast array of entertainment possibilities offered. We have items from the practical (Settle’s gasoline and coffee, Mobil passes and oil changes) to the sublime (a gift certificate from Cartier). There will be something for everyone and a good time for all. Reservations for dinner are $25 each and may be made by calling the school at 6358555. Applications accepted for youth program Shenandoah National Park is now accepting applications for the 2000 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. YCC provides gainful employment for area youths and an educational experience in the conservation of our natural and historical heritage. Youth Conservation Corps members work to maintain park trails, roads, buildings, and campgrounds while learning about Shenandoah National Park. The program runs for eight weeks from June 19 to Aug. 11. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18. Enrollees in the program will work 40 hours per week for the eight weeks. The salary is minimum wage, $5.15 per hour. Enrollees must have transportation to and from Shenandoah National Park. Applications are available from Shenandoah National Park or through the guidance offices at the following schools: Luray High School; Madison County High School; Page County High School; Rappahannock County High School; Spotswood High School and William Monroe High School. YCC enrollees will be chosen at random from all submitted applications. A ratio of half boys and half girls will be selected. Completed applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 12 and mailed to Lee Taylor, YCC Program Coordinator, Shenandoah National Park, 3655 US Highway 211 East, Luray, Va. 22835. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Financial Problems? 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Residents or anyone interested in the Amissville area including Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties are welcome to attend and participate. Association dues are only $1 and membership is open to all area residents. The meeting will also include planning for the Rappahannock July 4th celebration and proposed Fall Festival, a report on the area interest survey, and update on village planning. For more information contact Steve Miller at 937-7327, Rick Kohler at 675-1373, Hal Hunter at 937-4600 or Jan Makela at 937-5718. ] Where: Academic Success Positive Self-Esteem Leadership Athletics Stability where it is OK to | Study and Excel are the Rule, not the Exception! [Highland School ' 597 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-1221 • Fax: 540-347-5860 L-mau: admin@highland-school.org • Web: http://www.highland-school.org

-Rappahannock Rictus— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBUSHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Carl Ebom, Staff Photographer Pater 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: RappNewsOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2000 Our View Cell Game Adopting our own cell tower rules early was the right move On Tuesday morning, State Sen. Martin Williams (R-lst District) moved to have Senate Bill 758 “struck” before it came before the House Transportation Committee. SB 758, as you recall, was the piece of legislation that would have allowed cell towers to be built on state-owned property without input — or approval — from the local jurisdictions where they might be located. Never a popular bill, SB 758 squeaked through the Senate by one vote (19-18) before being sent to the House. Once there, it was assigned to a Transportation subcommittee headed by Del. Jay Katzen (R-31st). After a spirited debate, the subcommittee voted, first coming up with a 3-3 tie, which was broken when Katzen, as chairman, cast his vote to pass the bill on to the full committee with the recommendation that it go no further. Both the supporters and the opponents of the bill thought they could muster the 13 votes needed to get the bill through the full committee. But since the bill never made it that far, we’ll never know. Who says one vote doesn’t make a difference? If one were to look for the silver lining, at least the threat of uncontrolled tower construction has already been effectively addressed in Rappahannock County. If Sen. Williams comes back next year with a similar bill — as he has vowed to do — at least we will be ahead of those other jurisdictions that haven’t gotten their collective acts together. And we will have had a year to try out the new regulations. Rappahannock Today •»**■**»»***'* Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Kindergarten children in Mrs. Jennifer Deal and Mrs. Marty Cannon’s room enjoyed recess last Thursday as temperatures rose to the 70’s. Letters Local control over local issues applauded «I want the counties to have control over what impacts them,” said Delegate Jay Katzen in the Feb. 23 issue of the Rappahannock News and the Fauquier Times Democrat. Delegate Katzen made this statement about Senate Bill 758 which would allow cellular communication companies the right to erect and locate towers on state owned properties, principally highway rights-of-way, without the approval of the local Board of Supervisors or even local zoning ordinances. I applaud Delegate Katzen for reversing his position on this issue. In this session he is opposed to the bill. In the last session he voted for essentially the same bill. However, it was ruled unconstitutional by the Virginia Supreme Court. In addition I would like to thank Delegate Katzen for withdrawing a bill he sponsored, the ‘Oasis’ Bill. That bill would Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). have prevented local authorities from regulating or prohibiting the promotion and marketing of alcoholic beverages. I thank the local newspapers for their coverage of this issue and for calling it to Delegate Katzen’s attention that this bill was not a good bill. It is comforting to know that Delegate Katzen now seems supportive of local control over local issues. Henry R. Gorfein Washington Ruby Jenkins remembered On Sunday, we learned of the passing of Miss Ruby Jenkins. Sadly the Town of Washington has lost part of its history. My wife knew and respected Miss Ruby and talked about her for years before I moved to Town; thus, I felt as though I had known her long before I met her. She served the Town in many ways, but we will especially remember her for her museum and her service on the allwoman Town Council. What is even more important, however, is that we will remember the special dignity she brought to the Town and we will miss her so very much. Stewart Willis, Mayor Town of Washington Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Feb. 23, 1950 A committee from the Woodville and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Churches is working to re-publish the famous “Rare Rappahannock Recipes” cookbook, published by the ladies of the Woodville Missionary Society in 1928. The cookbook is to be revised and additions are to the made. The few copies of the book left in the county from the first publication are so dilapidated now from constant use that the owners are begging for new copies to replace their worn-out ones. Warren Quality Shop was advertising the Stetson Open Road hat for only $12.50. The ad claimed “it is a hat that will proclaim you distinctive individuality to the world.” Charles B. Wood of Flint Hill will be in Staunton Wednesday through Tuesday in attendance at the training meeting for , Census Crew Leaders who will supervise the field workers of enumerators in this area for the 17th Decennial Census to be taken in April. After a week of training, Mr. Wood will, in turn, train enumerators in Rappahannock County during the last week in March. 25 YEARS AGO March 6, 1975 An open house at the brick building on Gay Street owned by the Rappahannock Historical Society will be held Sunday, March 9. Sketches and plans for restoration of the building will be on display. Suggestions and ideas will be heard. A committee under the chairmanship of Waldron O’Connor will be in charge of the restoration work. First step for the realization of a county youth center is evi- ' denced as a well is being drilled on the community property donated by Col. Earl Holmes for the center. A class II well is required for a public facility of this nature. The well is drilled, cased and then surrounded by cement to insure quality for public consumption. The fifth grade class at Rappahannock County Elementary School, under the instruction of Mrs. Arlene Wake, was the high sales group in the recently completed magazine sales campaign. This room exceeded their ______ room goal of $900 to help collect in excess of $3,000 for the school in magazine sales. 10 YEARS AGO March 1, 1990 In a lead photograph, High winds Saturday night brought down a tree in Sperryville, which landed on Harry Trescott’s house on Main Street. On Monday morning, Tom Taylor’s construction crew removed the tree before repairing the house. The winds, which gusted to more than 40 miles per hour, brought down trees and caused minor damage to homes throughout the county. No injuries were reported as a result of the windstorm. As required by the state Democratic Party plan, the county’s Democratic committee has been busy recently in carrying out the biennial reorganization of the local committee and electing new officers for the coming two-year term, according to a , committee spokesman. Elected to chair the county committee was attorney Douglas Baumgardner, who practices in Washington and resides with his family on Ginger Hill, overlooking the Tbwn of Washington. Kent Reeve of Sperryville was elected vicechairman, succeeding Dorothy Davis, and Ed Bailey of Washington was re-elected as the committee’s treasurer. Margaret White of Sperryville was re-elected to the post of secretary. The Washington Chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous celebrated its 15th anniversary on Feb. 22. The group meets each Thursday evening at the Trinity Episcopal Church’s parish hall. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo from On The Morning Side OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The horse was the choice of many country doctors even after the heyday of the automobile. One reason - the well trained horse could find his way home with an exhausted doctor dozing in the saddle after a late night call. This horse, Bob White, carried Dr. W.J. Smith on many such

Letters No offense taken, none intended I recently wrote a letter to the editor in which I expressed my views on school vouchers. This past week, two letters-were written in response under the title “Readers offended by Oyster’s letter.” I want to apologize to anyone who was inadvertently offended by my letter. It was not my intention to offend but to provoke to !I also want to thank Mr. Tieckelmann for his thoughtful response to my letter. The § Supreme Court has stated gf that a primary purpose of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution is to encourage “robust” debate on the important political issues of our day. I also want to thank the Rappahannock News for permitting citizens to express their views and exercise their First Amendment rights on its pages. While I appreciate Mr. Tieckelmann’s expression of his views, and believe that we should all defend the right of others to express their views, I do not agree with Mr. Tieckelmann on the issues. My letter began with the thought that “we have lost focus” in the debate over public education. The view I expressed was the need to “focus” on the safety of our children and the importance of environment in producing quality education. I understand that there are other issues involved, including the issue of whether Federal funds can be diverted to religious education. In my opinion, this aspect of the debate has drawn attention away from what I believe to be the primary issue. The fact is that religion is a secondary issue that has become a “red herring” in the debate. A voucher plan could be adopted that would exclude their use at religious schools. Since vouchers could be limited to use in a non-religious environment, it is not necessary to oppose vouchers simply because you oppose use of Federal funds to send kids to religious schools. That is a separate debate that I have avoided, because it distracts from the primary issue, assuring our children a quality education in a safe environment. With respect to Mr. Tieckelmann’s allegation that I lack understanding of the difference between the different “kinds” of discipline discussed in my letter, he is entitled to his opinion. However, I stand by my view that the proper environment for “academic discipline” is best achieved when proper behavioral discipline is in force. When children are being openly disruptive in class, it is difficult to learn, that is just plain common sense, Mr. Tieckelmann. With respect to Mr. Tieckelmann’s accusation that my mention of Columbine is an improper “tactic”, it was not intended as a tactic at all. Furthermore, Columbine is not an isolated incident as Mr. Tieckelmann contends. It is simply the situation that drew the most media attention and thus the best-known event. Violent crimes are perpetrated every day in inner-city schools and go unnoticed. Media attention is drawn to events in White suburban communities, and Columbine !does not stand alone in that catficrnrv. Mr Tieckelmann attacks ■me personally when he says: !“To leave any child in this county with the impression that (what was going on in Columbine is going on here), is cruel.” I have not made any such statement to any child in this county. In the first place, a letter to the editor is not a statement to children. More importantly, I stated in my letter that “I exercised my ‘choice’ for my children by moving to Rappahannock County where I knew that the public schools provided a better environment than those in and near Washington, D.C.” I also said “I believe that our school system is one of the best public school systems in the area.” I take no “offense” to Mr. Tieckelmann’s accusation because I believe that debate on this important issue is more important than my personal feelings. My point in regard to school vouchers is that we cannot take an entirely parochial approach to the issue. We cannot say that just because things are fipe here, it is unnecessary to cbnsider the problems faced elsewhere and how vouchers might help parents and children who are not so fortunate as to live in Rappahannock County. If Columbine tells us anything, it tells us that it is wrong to say that everything is fine here and what happens elsewhere is not my concern. The tragedy of inner-city schools is, in my view, a blight upon this nation. I recently watched the debate in Harlem among the Democrat candidates for President. Young African Americans in the audience questioned Mr. Gore and Bradley on their opposition to vouchers. Just like myself, these Black Americans are concerned about the safety and welfare of their children. They understand, better than anyone, that inner-city public schools are war zones. They know that spending more money on public education is not the answer. They know that spending more bn locks and security devices is not going to give their kids what they need, a quality education in a quality environment. I challenge you, Mr. Tieckelmann, to go and spend a year teaching at a public school in Harlem or Watts. When you have finished, then I will listen to your opinion on whether safety is a proper issue of concern in discussing public education in this nation. Mr. Clinton sent his daughter to private school for her “safety”. Is the safety of children in the inner cities any less important? I suggest you look into the tender young eyes of a five year old Black girl in a Washington slum and tell her that she is safe and that we have done all that we can do to assure her an “equal” educational opportunity. In my mind’s eye, when I look into that child’s face and hand her a voucher to go to the same private school that Chelsea ' attended, I can see a small tear running next to an emerging smile. I agree with Mr. Tieckelmann’s comments on children with special needs. I just think that there are private schools that are better equipped to handled those special needs than some of our public schools. The parents are usually in the best position to know what their children need. Vouchers would empower them to make that choice. Finally, I agree very much with Mr. Tieckelmann’s comment that Columbine “teaches us what happens when there is no accountability.” In response to Mr. Etchells, I was at a loss to understand why he found my letter “deeply offensive.” I don’t see how my concern for the welfare of my children and those of others is offensive to him. Unlike Mr. Tieckelmann who must be applauded for sharing his views, Mr. Etchells had nothing to say about the issues. I can only assume that what offended him was the implication that we, as citizens, are accountable for the stand we take on this issue. Well, as Mr. Tieckelmann has so eloquently stated, Columbine is what happens if there is no “accountability”. Vouchers give parents the right to choose where to send their children to school and puts accountability in the hands of parents, where it belongs. If we as a people refuse to give parents the right to choose where to send their kids to school, we as a people -must assume “responsibility” for the safety of those children. We, as a people, must be held accountable for the decisions we make at the voting booth. Where accountability is required but not accepted, those refusing to accept their responsibilities may take offense. However, my intention is not to offend but to provoke citizens to take responsibility fof their positions on issues such as this. Mr. Etchells also criticized my “crude and garbled analogy about Federal Express.” It was not my analogy. I was responding to a letter written by Ms. Gorfein in which she employed that analogy. We are in agreement that Ms. Gorfein’s analogy was not a good one. I will explain briefly my reference to the “altar of someone’s political agenda.” An altar is a reference point for focusing on the “God” that a person serves, whether that God is a Spiritual Being, money, or one’s political ambitions. Professional politicians use political issues to garner votes. Their “political agenda” is to get elected, solving people’s problems is at best secondary. You could see that in the debate in Harlem. VicePresident Gore went to private schools and attended Harvard College. He supports Black issues to get their vote, but he would not commit himself to vouchers which would give Black people an equal educational opportunity to the one he enjoyed, because it is a “Republican” issue. Professional politicians today will not cross “party lines” unless it will garner them votes. As citizens, we must not let professional politicians, whether Republican or Democrat, control the debate on what is best for our children. That debate should be controlled solely by our desire to see that our children receive what is best for them. Jim Oyster Castleton tfeu) » location_.Juc Brandywine Park Culpeper, Virginia Saturday, March 4, 2000 Timber, Hurdle and Flat Races First Race 12 Noon SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Will the real Rappahannock Hunt please stand up? BY GERALD OCHS For nearly fifty years the Rappahannock Hunt’s Point-toPoint Races have been held at Thornton Hill Farm near Sperryville. Pointto-Point Race day has been eagerly anticipated—by the racers and their supporters, by townspeople and county residents whether riders or not, by visitors from near and far, by race organizers and hunt club members, and by local merchants. Jim Bill Fletcher proved an able and amenable host and Master of Foxhounds, and his farm an exciting venue, but his legacy may have been rent asunder by factionalism and infighting within the post-Jim Bill Rappahannock Hunt. Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point Races in Culpeper? That does not sound like a tradition with legs. Though the Rappahannock Hunt’s territory, as authorized by the MFH Association, includes Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties, breaking the traditional Rappahannock venue will likely harm the event, and may make a successful return to Rappahannock an uphill race. Bill Fletcher offered Thornton Hill Farm for this year’s races, but the contingents were unable to negotiate conditions between themselves in. time, and “Culpeper” insisted on the use of* the Brandywine Park facility instead. What can we, who are not involved yet interested, expect? The Rappahannock Hunt has been split—into the “Thornton Hill” pack and the “Culpeper” pack. The “Thornton Hill” contingent maintains that Opinion its split from the “Culpeper” was a result of the increasingly apparent lack of concern of the organization with landowners’ prerogatives. That the right to hunt on someone’s property implied a real obligation and commitment to steward that property—to care for it as though it were one’s own. That the lack of concern by the “Culpepers” is leading to the refusal, by more and more landowners, to permit the Hunt the use of their land and may lead, if the “Thornton Hill” pack is not sanctioned, to the wholesale refusal of Rappahannock landowners to permit hunting by the “Culpeper” group. The “Culpeper” contingent maintains that the split came as a result of the “Thornton Hill” pack’s dissatisfaction with last year’s election for Master of Foxhounds (MFH). That election added a coMaster, Oliver Brown, in his first year as MFH, to the leadership with Master Larry LeHew, who followed Jim Bill Fletcher as Master some twenty years ago. A Thornton Hill Hunt and a Rappahannock Hunt? An extra point-topoint race in Rappahannock County, one sponsored by the Thornton Hill Hounds and one by the Rappahannock Hunt? A permanent withdrawal from Rappahannock County of the Rappahannock Hunt’s pointto-point race? A reconciliation of the two contingents that results in the return of the point-to-point races to Thornton Hill and the recommitment of the Rappahannock Hunt to the stewardship of the land on which they hunt? Time will tell. PRETTY TILE UGLY GROUT? (The Stuff Between The Tiles!) Tired of moldy, missing, dirty cracked grout? We can clean, seal, repair, regrout & stain/change grout color! 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Video views BY NAOMI & HERB* Rappahannock News Contributing Writers .During the past several weeks we watched an eclectic mix of films, and here’s what we thought: • The Thomas Crown Affair: One hour and 53 minutes, 1999. This is a crisp, sophisticated adventure, with lots of characters who are rich, slick, privileged and with way too much time on their hands. Renee Russo and Pierce Brosnan head the cast and they are dressed to the nines throughout. At the core of the story is the daring theft of a Monet painting from a museum, but there’s also a bit of a love story, too. There’s a lot of neat techno stuff, kind of like a modern “Mission Impossible,” and a good musical score. Herb particularly liked the use of Magritte’s famous apple-head with bowler painting, which plays a recurring role in the film. A pleasant evening’s entertainment for adults. (Not family viewing). • The Princess Bride: 1987, 98 minutes. This is a fabulous fairy tale, replete with a princess, midgets, giants, dungeons, pirates, sword fights and a happy ending, based surprisingly on a novel by Lord of the Flies author William Goldman. The lovely Princess Buttercup is kidnapped, a chase ensues through the ocean of shrieking eels to the Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 • (540) 364-1200 Cliffs of Insanity. Although her great love has supposedly been killed and Princess Buttercup is forced to become the bride of the evil Prince Humperdinck, it all ends up o.k.! The film includes a terrific cameo by Billy Crystal and Carol Kane as doddering old sorcerers. In the end, everyone lives happily ever after (except the bad guys). Naomi and Herb have seen this movie at least six times, and always enjoy watching it again. • The Muse: This 1999, 97 minute film has a cool score by Elton John, but it is about as unbelievable as Field of Dreams (in which a nearly bankrupt farmer tells his long-suffering wife he’s going to mow down the com (the last possible cash crop they have) to build a baseball field for dead players, and she says o.k.). Sharon Stone is the “muse” to Albert Brooks, a Hollywood writer who has lost his touch, he literally becomes her slave, providing 24-hour room service, pick-up and delivery of laundry, grocery shopping for special diets, etc., £111 111 <111 effort t o will provide him good ideas for new scripts. In the end, we are not sure who is crazier, he or she. There is some evidence presented that she is an escaped loony. Naomi didn’t find it too “amusing,” but she never thought Albert Brooks was particularly funny, anyway. • Among Giants: This 1999, 90-minute Australian film is a study in life, not entertainment. It’s very different and because of the strong English/Irish/Australian accents is sometimes difficult to understand. Pete Poselwaith (Name of the Father, Brassed Off) heads a pretty unknown cast of rockclimbing enthusiasts hired to paint 300 miles of enormous electrical towers. Although set in England, most of the music is American country/westem, which is a bit unusual. There’s a love story, too, but it doesn’t end well. This is a very subtle film that we thoroughly enjoyed, with strong comraderie between “mates”. Although Pete, Poselwaith is clearly not a sex i symbol, Naomi understood! how he became the? heart throb in this picture*; he’s steady, • endearing andamusing. ; These and J other fine films * available at* C i n e m a < Paradiso Video' Rental, Packing Shed Corner, Porter and Gay^ Streets, Washington at 675-’ 3410. Open Wednesday to* Sunday, 12:30 to 6 p.m.,J Friday until 7:30 p.m. *Herb and Naomi, aging) but Hip movie buffs, live in ' Rappahannock County, and; prefer to remain anonymous. - Housing problems: where can you go for help? BY JANET HERR Rapidan Better Housing Corporation There is a program called the Indoor Plumbing /Rehabilitation Program (IPR) available in the Rappahannock area. 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Library From Page A1 January, 2000. The Library Fund summary indicated a balance of $330,261.16 at the end of the same period, showing a decrease attributable to the effect of the stock market downturn on library investments. Other activities • Director Shaffer reported that the Friends of the Library I had agreed to contribute funds 1 for a TV/VCR for the Jamieson 1 Room. • Joy Sloane reported thatff a new refrigerator is on order«$f» • John McCarthy note# ■ that he had identified two water fountain models thafc would serve as replacements^ for the existing fountain. 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s • Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 March 1,2000 Citizen of the Week Polly N. Aylor Hometown: Sperryville Occupation: Employed at CCA in Boston Accomplishments: Mrs. Aylor grew up in the Flint Hill area and started her career as the Flint HiH correspondent while she was still in high school, about 1956. In those days, her family didn’t have a phone so she would walk up the street from door to door gathering news from the village residents. Mrs. Aylor says she has always enjoyed talking to friends, neighbors and relatives each week to get the news. Years ago, almost every resident wanted to be included in the column. Sometimes today, residents are reluctant to give their social events for various reasons. Mrs. Aylor is a member of the Sperryville United Methodist Church, where she currently serves as Secretary. She was past Treasurer for over 30 years. * Mrs. Aylor works full time at CCA in Bostorrin the mail room. Previously, she worked for 13 years at Aileen in Flint Hill until they closed in 1995. She also enjoyed working as a receptionist for Dr. George Berberian in Sperryville for several years. She is married to Ranny Aylor, ' who is Assistant Manager at the Rappahannock Farmers’ Cooperative. On Feb. 27 they celebrated their 29th anniversary. The Aylgcs have one daughter, Heather, who is also employed in the mail room at CCA. Mrs. Aylor enjoys cross-stitching and is also a Tupperware representative. Anyone in the Flint Hill area with family events, birthdays, social news or other news of interest is encouraged to call Mrs. Aylor at 987-8136. Weekend Pick Opening reception The Middle Street Gallery will hold an opening reception on Sunday, March 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. to present The Path Retraced: Oil Paintings by artist Susan Fleischmann. Ms. Fleischmann believes that each element of nature has a story to tell. The Path Retraced offers a visual means to map and traverse this elusive and personal landscape. The Path is in and through nature and its spirit: human forms, rhythmic calligraphy, trees and mountains yield up their literal nature and hint at underlying mysteries and meanings Ms. Fleischmann began painting while earning a Masters of Performing Arts in Dance at American University. Her awardwinning paintings have been exhibited throughout the midAtlantic region, including The Corcoran Gallery of Art, Emerson Gallery at McLean Project for the Arts, Arlington Arts Center, Ellipse Art Center, The Athenaeum, Maryland Federation of Art, Glenview Mansion and The Pen and Brush in New York City. The artist lives and has her studio in Marshall. She may be contacted at 364-4097. The gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. V Beverly Rath: happily ensconced as postmaster in Amissville BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Special Writer Over 15 years ago, Beverly Rath was a housewife. And she was looking for another source of income. She remembers, “My children had both started school. I was looking for a little extra income. My husband was in the Air Force at the time and so I took the (postal service) test and passed it. I was given a job. I was living in Ohio and there was a very severe shortage of carriers there.” Three months after taking the test, Rath was offered a job by the postal service. Initially, her position was that of city carrier for six months. Then her husband was transferred to Andrews Air Force base. Rath found employment in Fairfax, Va. as a city carrier. After a year, she became a delivery supervisor, in charge of the carriers. From there, she advanced into a delivery analyst position. She stayed in this position for seven years. Then she applied for a postmaster’s position in Bluemont, Va. Rath says, “That was my long term goal, actually, when I first started. When you get into management, they like for you to set short range, medium range and long range goals. And, of course, that was my long range goal.” The commute to Bluemont was an hour and fifteen minutes from her home in Warrenton. So, when the postmaster’s position became available in Amissville, Rath jumped at the chance. New post office on the way The only drawback: she was leaving a brand new office for the cramped, outdated one in Amissville. Rath surmises, “I always thought I would like to be in a larger office than this. But then once J got into the smaller offices, you really get to do a whole lot more. You get to do everything. You work the mail. You wait on customers. And you still do your administrative duties. Every day is different.” And hope is on the horizon. The county has recently purchased land for the new post office site. Rath says, “The last e-mail I got concerning it was that the purchase was final. They had closed the deal to purchase the land.” The next step is to find the project manager who will consider all the bids and decide on a contractor. After the ground breaking, the new post office could be constructed in 120 days, as long as no major problems arise. P.O. Boxes Recently* there was a long waiting list for post office boxes in Amissville. But then considerable turnover freed up boxes for people desiring them. Rath says, “It takes maybe a month on a waiting list to get a box. There are a lot of six month rentals now, where it used to be mostly for a year. I think more people are coming in and they just rent the box for a temporary basis.” “There are conveniences to a post office box. The fact that your mail is secure. If you go out of town for just a couple of days, your mail can stay in your post office box and nobody’s going to bother it. You don’t have to worry about vandals coming along and knocking your curb box down, which they do a lot.” Postmaster Beverly Rath at the Amissville post office. Rath’s co-workers in Amissville “If you’re going to quote me on anything: these are very dedicated employees. They come to work everyday knowing that they are working in cramped conditions. They never know what the mail volume is going to be like. One day, it can be normal. And the next day, you can just be dumped on like you cannot believe. They’re always here and they’re always anxious to get the job done.” The Coolidge Quartet —..... .....— I Photo courtesy of The Theatre The fourth and final concert in the 1999-2000 “Smithsonian at Little Washington” season will take place on Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m. when The Theatre at Washington, presents a program of quartets by Haydn and Mozart. Kenneth Slowik is featured as the guest forte pianist with this program by the Coolidge Quartet, who are an exciting young prize-winning ensemble comprising talented musicians from Denmark, Australia, Boston and San Francisco. Tickets for the concert at The Theatre at Washington, on Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m., are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of The Theatre’s spring schedule, phone 675-1253, or send e-mail to: TheatreVa@aol.com. p,-^---:The Hula Monsters at Blue Moon * The Hula Monsters will be appearing at Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 p.m. The Wammie award winning Hula Monsters have been performing in the Mid Atlantic area since 1988. Originally formed as a trio with Dave Giegerich on steel guitar/dobro, Moe Nelson on bass and Tom Mitchell on guitar, the group has grown to a^ quintet with the addition of Ben Holmes on drums and Mark Noone on guitar/ukulele. Dave Chappell replaced Tom Mitchell in early 1999. All five members sing. A typical concert or nightclub set by the Hula Monsters includes Swing, Rockabilly, Hawaiian, Blues and Traditional Country/Honky Tonk. The entire group has worked as independent studio musicians and played on many nationally broadcast radio and TV commercials and on dozens of CDs and records. They were Artists In Residence at The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage for the month of January 2000. The Blue Moon Cafe is located at 11763 Lee Highway, U.S. 211, west of Sperryville. For more information call 987-3162. Three Roses to be performed On Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25, Three Roses, a compelling drama about women, violence and transformation, will preview at Ki Theatre in Washington. Three Roses is written and performed by Julie Portman with music composed and performed by Paul Reisler. Performances both nights are at 8. Call 987-3164 for information. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Talk of the Town in Washington and Rae’s Place in Sperryville.

Activities County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 5 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Communion Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 4-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Confessions: Sunday: Sunday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6 p.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Michael Tinsley Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: FT. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. , . • Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayerl 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Ash Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Ty Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes i ^ ; Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. -■ I Homemakers plan March meeting Is the warm weather here to stay? I hope so. But this is also the time of year you can catch a bad cold, so be careful and dress wisely. On Monday, March 6 the Homemakers meet at the Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. The activity for this meeting will be Easter items. With Easter right around the corner Betty Jenkins will be giving some ideas on decorating tor the holiday. For more information call Wanda at 937-7518. The AACA monthly meeting will be on March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville Methodist Church. The Association is in the process of planning the first Fall Festival for Amissville. All area businesses, for example: Gray Ghost, The Lazy S Llama Ranch, Early’s Carpet, the fire department and many others are going to be included in this event. We want to keep it local, so we are asking for all area crafbers, and home based businesses to contact a member of the Festival Committee. They are Jan Makela, Victoria Miller, Sharon Komar, Nancy Waldron or Amy Hitt. We really want to make this a community event, so please contact someone if you are interested in doing a booth or demonstration at the festival. March 9-11 the Baptist Church is going to Franklin on a mission trip. They still need carpenters, painters and gophers. If you are interested or would like to make a donation please contact Wes Mills at 937-7542. Youth Alive meets on March 11 and March 25 of this month. They meet at the Viewtown Store. Take your children to this inspirational meeting. March birthday wishes are extended to the following: Larry Oliver Jr., Betty Jane Hitt, Greg Martin Ashley Arrington, Steven Nelson, John Ferdetta, Stephen Arrington, Raymond Furr, Melanie Tbrrance, Donna Oliver, David Gough and Sarah Mills. Mrs. Julie Klopp celebrated her birthday on Feb. 29, Leap Day. I would like to thank all the people that came to Hackley’s Store for the GA’s Bake Sale on Saturday. It was a big success and I am sure the Culpeper Women’s Shelter will be most appreciative. Once again thank you. Also thanks to Brad for letting us use the porch. Well that’s all for this week, call with your news. v.. Amissvifie i By AMY HITT .-•-•••• Girl Scout cookie sale to be held Saturday Brownie Troop 0044 along with their leader Shirl Jackson will be selling Girl Scout cookies on Saturday, March 4 at the Washington Post office from 9 a.m.until 12. For more information you may call Michelle Herbert at 9375901. Last Monday, President’s Day, Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz toured George Washington’s birthplace on Pope’s Creek and had dinner in the dining room at Stratford Hall. Mrs. Dorothy Warner of Scrabble is the new secretary at the Washington Baptist Church. The church is delight Washington By RUTH CLARK 6?5-3608 ed to have her. She will be in the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 1. Mrs. Ruth Clark visited Mrs. Mary C. Atkins at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton on Friday. Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. D.C. Welling and son David in Fairfax Station. The community was sorry to hear of the death of Miss Ruby Jenkins who passed away on Sunday. Our condolences to Miss Mary Jenkins, her sister. The annual Ecumenical Lenten Services will begin on Wednesday, March 15 at the Trinity Episcopal Church. Mark your calendars and plan to attend and bring a friend. Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Donald Keyser of Alexandria. Phil Butler of Falls Church spent Friday night with his mother, Mrs. Alice Butler. On Friday Ruth Clark and Sarah Brown met Robin Lintz and Nancy Freohner of Warrenton for lunch at Apple Bees Restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg were Sunday guest of Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Enjoy this beautiful weather and have a great week. Give me a call at 675-3608 when you have news for this column. Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary to meet March 6 The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet for their first meeting since October at the fire hall on Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend and they welcome new members as well. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Louise McCulloch and Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. returned last Tuesday after a visit with Harlen and Ann Jones at Clermont, Fla. Elizabeth Welch spent a recent Sunday afternoon with her friend, Vivian Hackney and her parents, Don and Melody Hackney at Washington. Clyde Lillard spent last Saturday with Mabel Lillard. He was visited by friends and relatives and they celebrated his 93rd birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were recent guests of her mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Our sympathy to the family of Harrison Powers who passed away on Friday, Feb. 18. We would like to wish everyone on the sick list a pip Flint Hill | By POLLY AYLOR 987*8136 .. quick recovery. The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met last Monday evening with Mrs. Mary Curtis. Those present were Mary Frances Bywaters, Alice Pullen, Candy Lamma, Artis East, Barbara Jenkins, Mabel Lillard, Barbara Gentry, Janet Eastham, Anne Ashley Lamma and Sherry. Mrs. Barbara Gentry with her granddaughter, Susan Scott spent from Wednesday until Sunday last week in Clearwater, Fla., and they visited Mrs. Joanna Anderson. Cornelia Welch and Bobby Welch of Richmond spent last weekend here and were visited on Sunday by Viola Jackson of Front Royal and Mrs. Mabel Lillard and Mrs. Mary Curtis. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Boston residents travel, celebrate Marc Dodson, a student at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Jennifer Peregory and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory motored to Manassas and dined at Casa Chamya Restaurant, as a belated observance of birthdays for Bill Peregory and Rebecca Mills. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mr. Granville Smith who passed away at Culpeper Health Center on Saturday at the age of 83. Mr. Smith was a life long native and resident of Boston, having resided at the Health Center for several years. Mrs. J.R. Peyton visited her uncle, Mr. Knott in Fredericksburg last Sunday. Connor Snyder’s “The Bone Ranger” a production by Windmore Foundation Children’s Theater was pre m t Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 \ sented at the Culpeper County Middle School on Sunday afternoon, with a good attendance. To the family, church members and many friends of Rev. Daniel Courtney, who passed away last Saturday at the University of Virginia Hospital, we offer our deepest sympathy. Some people in our area attended the Bible Baptist Church on Route 522, where he was a pastor and he will be sorely missed. However, their loss is heaven’s gain and our Lord will send the church another Shepherd. Cub master Joe Peregory and daughter Jennifer attended the Scouts, Blue and Gold banquet in Front Royal Saturday evening. Mrs. Donna Grant held a “candle party” at the home of hostess, Mrs. D.J. Dodson, Salem way on Sunday afternoon. Guests included, Mrs. Barbara Tharp, Mrs. Marie Atkins, Mrs. Hazel Dodson, Mrs. Krista Pritt and two other friends, Jo Ann and Julie. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Compton in Flint Hill. They recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke in Rochelle. On Saturday, Feb. 19, area people including, Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Andrew and Tommy Settle, Anna Furr and son Raymond, Mata Hernandez and Peppie, Amanda Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mark Hitt and children, Kendra, Corey and Mark Fewell joined the pastor of Amissville Gospel Church, the Rev. and Mrs. Jimbo Pitman and sons, Bo and Seth, other members and friends for a “Snow Tubing” at Massanutten Ski Resort and later motored to Shenandoah at Mom Mia Restaurant. Rev. and Mrs. L.D. Savage and Mrs. Marsha Savage and family were shoppers in Charlottesville on Saturday and dined at Golden Corral. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and her niece, Miss Brenda Frazier also shopped in Charlottesville and dined at the same restaurant. Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road was a Friday afternoon caller of her mother, Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Birthday wishes are extended to my cousin, Mrs. Edna Denin whose day is Thursday, March 2, and to Owen Cubbage whose big day will be Tuesday, March 7. Mrs. Janet Peregory, Mrs. Missy Bragg and daughters Sperryville prepares for springtime again Wanner temperatures and blooming crocuses have the town a buzz with thoughts of spring. Many residents are outside clearing the yard of sticks from the winter winds. Just a reminder that the annual Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point races will not be held this year at Thornton Hill in Sperryville. The race has been moved to Brandywine Park in Culpeper and will be held this Saturday, March 4 beginning at noon. Congratulations to Daniel and Jennifer Deal, who moved into their new home just west of the town of Sperryville this past weekend. Sperryville residents Sperryville - By CATHY PULLEN M 987-8740 ■ *■■» ! 1.1 .1 I. I III extend heartfelt sympathy to Miss Mary Jenkins on the passing of her sister, Ruby Jenkins on Sunday. The Sperryville United Methodist Church has services each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the community. Nia Genther of Front Royal was a Friday afternoon and overnight guest of Tiffany Wayland at the home of her parents, Billy and Barbara Wayland. St. Patrick’s Day is just a few weeks away and there’s going to be several interesting programs in Sperryville. Special events at the Old Sperryville Bookshop and also at Blue Moon Cafe. Mark your calendars and don’t miss an evening of fun. Sincere sympathy is extended to Richard and Ann Markham on the passing of her father, Mr. Arnold Wyss of Luray on Feb. 16. Mrs. Cecil Baldwin and Mrs. Angie Baldwin attended a surprise bridal shower for Jennifer Papp in Round Hill on Saturday. Jenna will wed Kenneth Baldwin on March 18. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan were Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Ms. Lori Domell and Kayla and Lester Deal were Sunday guests in the Jenkins home. Have a great week and give me a call should you have news for the Sperryville column. Breakfast, lunch school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, March, 6: Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March 7: Homemade cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 8: Sausage egg cheese muffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 9: Bagel french toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 10: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, March 6: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, choose two: fresh carrots/dip, juice bar, fresh fruit. Tuesday, March 7: Pork rib pattie, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: mashed potatoes, collard greens, chilled fruit. Wednesday, March 8: Cheese pizza, garlic bread stick, choose two: buttered corn, apple crisp/cool whip, chilled fruit. 'Thursday, March 9: Cheeseburger on bun, homemade cinnamon bun, choose two: french fries, baked beans, chilled fruit. A Friday, March 10: Steak nuggets/biscuit, buttered spiral pasta, choose two: California blend, glazed carrots, chilled fruit. RCHS Lunch: Monday, March 6: Barbecue rib on bun, seasoned curly fries, homemade cherry tart with cool whip or cheese pizza, chilled fruit. Tuesday, March 7: Baked ham, mashed potatoes, baked apples, hot biscuit/butter or hamburger on bun, hot dog on bun. Wednesday, March 8: Lasagne, succotash, chilled fruit, homemade garlic bread or gilled ham and cheese, pizza. Thursday, March 9: Pork barbecue on bun, potato rounds, cole slaw, sunshine bar or french bread pizza, chilled fruit. Friday, , March 10: Taco’s/bread sticks, buttered spiral pasta, succotash, chilled fruit or tuna salad on bun, hamburger on bun. Contest deadline March 22 An essay contest entitled, Thinking About Rappahannock: Today and Tomorrow is being sponsored by the Rappahannock National Bank, TYash Free Outdoor fires unlawful Virginia’s 4 p.m. burning law is currently in effect. The 4 p.m. burning law comes into effect each spring and is different from the burning bans which are invoked only during periods of extreme fire danger. In brief the 4 p.m. burning law states: No burning before 4 p.m. from mid-February through April 30 of each year, if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of woodland, brush land or fields containing dry grass or other flammable material. The leading cause of forest fires in Virginia continues to be debris burning. Because forest fuels have cured during the winter months, the fire danger is higher in early spring than in summer when the forest and grasses are green with new growth. The 4 p.m. burning law is one of the imost effective tools used in the •prevention of forest fires. For more information and complete copies of the law, please contact your local office of the Virginia Department of Forestry, Herbert Reynolds at 540-948-5341. Additional information on forestry laws and fire situation reports may also be found on the department’s web site at www.statevaus/dof/dofhtm. Rappahannock, Hampton Foundation and the Rappahannock News. As we enter a new century, this contest is intended to stimulate thought and discussion within the county about the qualities that make Rappahannock a special place and how to preserve what is important. There will be two age groups: one for 18 and over and one for under 18. Guidelines will be the same for each age group. 1. These are personal essays which should address two questions: a. What are the qualities of county life the writer values most today? b. What should the county leadership do in the coming years to preserve what the writer values? 2. Length: 800 words or less. 3. Prizes: $500 for 18 and over; $400 for under 18. 4. Award criteria: responsiveness to questions, quality of writing, content. 5. Deadline for submissions: March 22, 2000. Send to: Rappahannock News, Essay Response, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. 6. Award panel will be comprised of Pete Estes, Judge R.V. Snead and Linda Dietel. 7. Winning essays will be published in the Rappahannock News and on Rappnet. 8. Prize sponsors: Hampton Foundation, Rappahannock National Bank, Trash Free Rappahannock and Rappahannock News. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper. 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor ** * (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) JL*....-....----- ..i. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 | m% M Upcoming Events Portrait in exchange for pledge The Sperryville Rescue Squad Auxiliary is having a special .fund drive for the next several weeks in cooperation with Community Support Sen/ices. Families will be contacted by phone and asked to make a pledge. Each family that pledges , receives a beautiful 10 x 13 canvas mount portrait, compliments of the auxiliary. Proceeds are being used for the purchase of new equipment. For any additional information call 1-800-253-2638. “We appreciate your past support and look forward to your help this year,” said a spokesperson. Three Roses to be performed On Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25, Three Roses, a compelling drama about women, violence and transformation, will preview at Ki Theatre in Washington. Three Roses is written and performed by Julie Portman with music composed and performed by Paul Reisler. Performances both nights are at 8. Call 987-3164 for information. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Talk of the Town in Washington and Rae’s Place in Sperryville. Yoga classes underway “Yoga with Lilo” classes are currently underway at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall. Classes will be held on Mondays from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information call 675-3584. Benefit bingo slated A benefit bingo sponsored by Healthy Families Rappahannock will be held Tuesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at Front Royal Moose #829 on John Marshall Highway in Front Royal. Prizes are $100 per game; $1,000 jackpot plus raffle items. For questions and/or directions call 1-800-410-1476. Open house at Mountain Laurel Mountain Laurel Montessori School in Front Royal invites you to an open house on Sunday, March 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. You will be able to explore the school’s environment; meet the teachers and learn more about Montessori. The school offers programs for children eight weeks through 12 years of age. For more information call 636-4257. Youth Alive to meet Exciting news for youth, ages 10-18, of Rappahannock and Culpeper areas. Come join Youth Alive of Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching. Youth alive meets at the Viewtown Store from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 and every second and fourth Saturday. Subs, pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 937-5210. Ladies Auxiliary to meet The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet on Monday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the fire hall. This is the first meeting of the year and very important that all current members attend. New members are welcome. For more information call Mary Curtis at 6753276. Shooting matches at Castleton The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department will hold shooting matches every Saturday at 3 p.m. at their building. Rules are: 12 gauge shotgun, no scopes, no sleeves and limit to 30 inch barrels. Food will be sold at the matches. Wakefield hosts open house Wakefield School will host an Admissions Open House on Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. The public and especially rising fourth through 12th graders and their families are invited to attend. Wakefield is an independent day school with a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum for 345 boys and girls. The school is located one-half mile north of I-66, Exit 31 at 4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. For more information call 253-5393 or visit the school’s web site at www.wakefieldschool.com Boy Scout Troop 36 to meet Boy Scout Troop 36 meets every Monday night from 7 to 8:30 at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall. Boys, ages 11 to 17 from all parts of Rappahannock County are welcome to join. For more information call Scout Master Bill Ralston at 675-1038 or Troop Committee Chairman at 675-3679. Counselor training in March If you are age 13 as of. Jan. 1, 2000 and you are interested in being a counselor in training at any of the 4-H camp programs, please register to attend the Teen and Adult Leader Training at the 4-H Educational Center the weekend of March 3-4 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center. For more information or registration forms, call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Workshop scheduled A Super Sitters 4-H workshop will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock Extension Office. A minimum of five people must sign up or this workshop will be canceled. The workshop is geared toward teens between the ages of 12 and 19 and will teach them about proper babysitting, first aid for children and proper foods for children. Call the Extension Office at 675-3619 to sign up as soon as possible. Hunt Country Auction planned The Wakefield Parents’ Association is planning its first Hunt Country Auction to be held Saturday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The auction will consist of “live" and “silent” auction items, a light supper catered by The Red Fox Inn, and music provided by Rappahannock. Cocktail attire is recommended. Tickets to the Hunt Country Auction cost $30 in advance and $40 at the door. Sponsor tables for eight guests are also available for purchase. To make ticket or table reservations call Robin Law at 349-2363. To make a donation of an item or service to the auction call Rhonda Clem at 341-4146. All auction proceeds will directly benefit Wakefield School and its students. Drama production for homeschoolers There will be a children’s play production put on at Ki Theater on Sunday, April 2. Two roles are, as yet, unfilled. Any interested Rappahannock homeschooled students who would like to participate, please call Carol Lucking at 987-3352 or Rosalie Lysaght at 675-3150. Rehearsals are held at the Rappahannock Library Fridays at 10:30 a.m. “Feng Shui workshop ” Mary Boudreau will hold a full day workshop at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center entitled, “Feng Shui and the Energy of Spring” on Sunday, March 12. Learn to use spring's energy of rebirth and renewal to beautify your surroundings in way that connects with the principles of feng shui. Call 987-9300 for information. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 14 at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road Office. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD).

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Ruby Jenkins Washington resident Ruby V. Jenkins of Washington passed away on Feb. 27. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, her family suggests that contributions may be made to the Washington Baptist Church Building Fund. Arnold Wyss Col. U.S. Army Retired Arnold V. Wyss, Colonel, U.S. Army Retired, of Luray died on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. Born Aug. 6, 1907, in Pawnee County, Oklahoma Territory, on the homestead his father had claimed at the opening of the Cherokee Outlet on Sept. 16, 1893. Son of George Gottlieb and Anna Kellough Wyss. Attended Mound Center rural school and Pawnee High School. Later attended Oklahoma A&M College, now Oklahoma State University, and graduated in 1931. In 1930, he married Jeanne Isabel Thobum whose father, Joseph B. Thoburn, was titled “Oklahoma’s Pioneer Archaeologist and Historian.” Served in the Oklahoma National Guard 1927-1930, and was commissioned as 2nd Lt. in the Army Reserve in 1933. He was called to active duty at Ft. Sill, Okla. in September 1941; served 26 months in the ETO during World War II. Integrated into the Regular Army in 1946, and served at Ft. Lee, Va., Wurzburg, Germany, the Pentagon, Philadelphia, Korea, Schenectady, N.Y., and finally Ft. Lee, Va., retiring there in 1962. Graduate of the Logistics Officers Course at Maxwell AFB, Ala.; awarded the Bronze Star medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and numerous campaign and service medals. Member of Powhatan Starke Lodge AF & AM, Petersburg, Va. and member r in perpetuity of National Sojourners, a military Masonic order. Life member of the VFW and the Retired Officers Association. Former member of the Luray, Clifton and Centreville Lions Clubs. Predeceased by his wife; his parents; a brother; a half sister; three half brothers and a grandson; he is survived by two daughters, Ann (Mrs. Richard) Markham of Sperryville and Mary Jean Gordon of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Mazzie L. Turner. Interment was at Arlington National Cemetery on Feb. 29, graveside with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Bradley Funeral Home in Luray was in charge of the arrangements. Elsie Elam Hume resident Elsie Lucille Elam, 90, of Hume died Monday at her daughter’s home in Catlett. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 25 at Hume Baptist Church by the Rev. Larry Kennedy. Burial was in Leeds Cemetery in Markham. Mrs. Elam was born April 8,1909 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Ernest and Bertie Campbell. She was a homemaker and a member of Hume Baptist Church where she had participated in the Women’s Circle of the church. She was the wife of the late George Linwood Elam. Surviving are five daughters, Thelma Williams of Orlean, Mary O’Bannon of Marshall, Betty Monis of Columbia, Md., Elsie Martin of Front Royal and Doris Elam of Catlett; a son, George Elam Jr. of Front Royal; 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bernie Lee O’Bannon, Gary Lynn Poe, Bruce Williams, Tom Reese, Russell Martin and Walter T. Elam. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Lisa Day Culpeper resident Lisa Ann Day, 34, of Culpeper died Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Charlottesville. / Viewtown social notes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hitt were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hitt in Culpeper. Aloha Hitt and Barbara Settle visited Mrs. Lucy Bailey on Saturday at the Culpeper Health Care Center. Mrs. Helen Edwards and Teresa Edwards of Catlett were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Happy birthday to Terry Dodson who will celebrate his birthday on March 8. Also birthday wishes to Charles Dodson who will celebrate his on March 11. Youth Alive of Amissville conducts an exciting' new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching on the second and fourth Saturday of each month at the Viewtown Store from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 937-5210. Have a great week and give me a call when you have Subscribe to the Wappshamtack jfwi. news for the Viewtown column. UnifiLzing ^Utzougfzti by Randy Minter CONFRONTING LOSS We would be better prepared to face the loss associated with death if we were to accept loss as a natural and ever-present condition of life. Life is not static but dynamic. Nothing can be added without something else being subtracted. Part of this balanced view is acceptance of the fact that birth foreshadows death. As Judith Viorst sees it, “Our losses include not only our separations and departures from those we love, but our conscious losses of romantic dreams, impossible expectations, illusions of freedom and power, illusions of safety - and the loss of our own younger self, the self that thought is would always be unwrinkled and invulnerable and immortal.” Loss is a profound part of life, in fact, it is inextricably linked with its meaning, yet how often we flee from the grief that accompanies it instead of learning how much we have to be grateful for? At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we take your concerns seriously, which means that you are listened to and your requests are honored. Call 540-347-3431 and we're happy to lend a hand. “Losing is the price we pay for living. It is also the source of much of our growth and gain." -Judith Viorst She was born on June 26, 1965 in Fredericksburg. She is survived by her adoptive mother, Betty J. Mozingo of Culpeper; a biological mother, Joyce A. Ballou of Culpeper; two sons, Daniel L. Mozingo of Amissville and Darryl L. Day of Culpeper and a grandson, Dusty Lee Mozingo. Also surviving are four brothers, Devin Suthard of Ft. Gord, Ga., Kenny Roles of Avoca, Pa., Dean Suthard of Camp Lejune, N.C. and Anthony Suthard of Culpeper; a sister, Donna Suthard of Fredericksburg; a stepbrother, George L. Mozingo of Carmel Valley, Calif, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Jacob L. Mozingo; her adoptive father, Walter L. Mozingo and a grandfather, Raymond M. Miller Sr. Funeral services were conducted on Feb. 17 at CloreEnglish Funeral Home with Rev. Sandy Martin officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. H. Granville Smith Boston resident Howard Granville Smith, 83, of Boston died Saturday, Feb. 26 at Culpeper Health Care Center. Mr. Smith was bom April 24, 1916 in Boston to the late Jessie L. and Vera Settle Smith. Mr. Smith enjoyed woodworking and handcrafting furniture. Mr. Smith is survived by two sisters, Margaret Smith Carder and her husband, Wallace of Culpeper and Violet Smith Dinkel and her husband, Edward of Brightwood. He is also survived by three nephews, Wayne Carder and his wife, Christine of Brightwood, Larry Dinkel of Lynchburg and David Dinkel and his wife, Ivy of Manassas. Additional survivors include one great niece, Ginger Carder and one great nephew, Edward Carder. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Jenkins Smith and one sister, Beatrice Coughlin. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, Feb. 28 in Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Bob Rooper officiating. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Slate Mills Baptist Church, do Eloise Weaver, Box 62, Boston, Va. 22713 or the charity of your choice. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Brenda Moore Flint Hill resident Brenda Lea Moore, a local resident of Flint Hill, died Feb. 19 at the age of 52, at Fairfax Hospital. She was bom in Portsmouth and graduated from Mary Washington College. Ms. Moore and her husband Joe Moore, now deceased, moved to Flint Hill in 1984. She was an avid horseback rider and was active in Endurance Rides with her horse “Onion.” She also owned and operated a local Tack Shop, called “Snaps” for several years. She is survived by her husband, Jim Warwick; her parents, Jacquie Shonk of McLean and Captain William Shonk, USN Ret. of Alexandria and sisters, Deidre Cork of Haymarket and Michal Burkart of Derwood, Md. Memorial services will be held at the Flint Hill Methodist Church on Thursday, March 2 at 11 a.m. In her memory, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. William Kelly Castleton resident William Tyler Kelly, 54, of Castleton died Friday, Feb. 25 at his home in Castleton from complications of cancer. He was bom in Montclair, N.J. on Feb. 11, 1946 and grew up in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., where he attended Saint Savior’s School and Brooklyn Prep, and was a member of John’s Boys Club of Prospect Park. He was a graduate of New York University and received a master’s degree in medieval history from Catholic University. He moved to Rappahannock County in 1976, where he opened his first business, Washington Antiques. He then went on to become Vice President of Crossland Savings in Northern Virginia. In 1989 he joined the Resolution Trust Corporation, where he was a Credit Specialist and Managing Agent until the agency was dissolved. In 1996 he founded Castleton Capital Corporation in Warrenton. Recently, he had been employed as a Debt Restructuring Specialist by HUD’s Office of Multi-Family Housing Assistance Restructuring. Mr. Kelly enjoyed fishing and canoeing on the Thornton River and maintaining his orchard on Solitude Farm, where he was a founding member of the Solitude Farm Hearts League. Survivors include his wife, Alison P. Kelly, whom he married in 1977; his sons, Alexander Knapp Kelly, James Martin Pepper Kelly and Benjamin Tyler Kelly, all of Castleton; two brothers, Daniel K. Kelly and Andrew J. Kelly, both of New York, N.Y.; his sister, Ellen Cecelia Kelly of Brooklyn. N.Y. and his cat Harry. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Thomas Jefferson Food Bank in Charlottesville, which he supported for many years, P.O. 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Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLLNG CONSTRICTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Interior trim • Wood working ‘Built-in cabinets • Remodeling/ New construction New River Homes 25 yrs. experience Class A Lie. • Insured 540 675 2255 540-351-7027 pager EXCAVATING Keys Excavating poods* driveways charing* landscaping WOwnmcMl* buittioggfciQ We otter quality work with years ot experience. 540-987-9259 Excavating Divukw >t l>.f [riKkiiiu & hquif'iiicni Iru Tssrcsvsas Pontk • Baacmems Riding Rings « Oaring Quality Work and Satisfied Customers an Our dl Priority Maurv Sutphui (540) 675 3429 374 Ben Venue RJ Fk* m, \ A 22627 EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 ALawnaT' \Oarden/ Seeders • Trencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service EXCAVATING Vest's Excavating Spectafeed Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging. Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Sriow Removal 675-1117 INSPECTIONS Home Inspections Construction Mgnu ,/Q.C ./Consulting Sine 1987 DPL Engineers Civil engineer Residentiul/Commerual 540-937-8219 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) $47*3452 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle 'Y’invl Siding Interior & Exterior Tainting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540 923 4652 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE MontarTtunt% 8 am to 8 pm FrttorSOidw 8 am to 9 pm Surety 8 am. to 3 pm 675-1066 Take oui Available PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available al RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 STORAGE SPERRTVIELE STORAGE CO. Safe Haady Storage Residential (onnercftal Reasonable Rates 540/987 >8507 SPERKYV1LLE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appkances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 South Wales Business & 2 Mini Storage^ > Units to 7- Choose :7V, From ' r y ^ > Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen1* Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 088. Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Town houses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment & Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Fumiture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 273. Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 286. Seasonal Sales ___ Please refer to category you wish to use Fn« Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Comer 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneour Services 395. Services Wanted . , „ Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Lm9lA Notices 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals Cere or Education Career Education 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted Employment I . I General Classified Legal notices »;S; _ Ifteal Estate Rentals/ I Sales Automotive m ..^2?- ;v< <j'£ ii&fi our Communii The Source m» BtmNEswfe, Service*} amw Proeessionai^. Vlt.vG.'’* NORTHERN VIRGINIA New Hours: Monday-Friday 8a.m.<6pan. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777*1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Mono 703-444-4480 Fnuquior 540-347-4222 Clarice 1-800039-6267 Rappahannock 1-8006524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 Bv Web: httpV/www.Umespapers^om By Mail: Times Community Newspapers CtassMM Department, RO. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 301750013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at Loudoun Times-Mirror • East Market SL, Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Starting, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1790 Heston Parkway, Suite 411 Heston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 35 Culpeper SL, Warrant on, Virginia Clarice Times-Courier IS West Main SL, BerryvMe, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Bulking Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Legal Notices 5:00 pan. Friday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 pan. Monday tSr EQUAC HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AH real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the Taw. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you tor any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once, fto adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objecttonIabfe in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept M £' j | I i »)iailwteiila^ SPERRYVILLE area: 1BR, No pets. Refs. & Sec. req. $375/ month. 011 540-987-8789. GID BROWN HOLLOW area, 3 BR 1BA, $625 monthly. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty, 540-635-9753. DO YOU HAVE a house or apartment (1-4 bedrooms) that you’d like to rent to professionals with excellent references? Please can 540675-3800 x46. NEED A HOME to rent starting Apr. 1. PI. contact at 540-937-1712. QUAINT LOG CABIN located on Rt. 211, near Washington VA. $450/ mo. Call Wanda, Sam Snead Realty, 540-6359753. BOOTH NOW AVAILABLE. Feb. Special! Sign lease in Feb. get March FREE. Blue Ridge Emporium, Rt. 29N. Madison. VA 540948-2255. Auction Farm Equipment 6 Trucks March 18, 2000 ©10:30 AM Marshall, Va. 8 tractors 7 trucks Antique Trucks Trailers - Cars Contact: Puckett & Associates (VA A.F. 505) Toll-free 1-888-823-2767 SPLIT OAK WALNUT and Poplar, $40 pickup load. Call 540-9878690. STRAW FOR SALE. Bright & clean. $2.00 a bale. 540-439-2775 NEW STEEL BUILDING in Crate. 40x22 was $5,880 now $2,830. Must Sell! 1-800-2920111. MODULAR BUILDINGS WIRH frame siding, 3,600 sq. ft. Must be sold quickly and removed from properly. Will accept best offer. For more information call 540-347-6965. <-—-\ fktvesnweya 3ARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. ;REE NAVY SLEEP sofa, you move, 540364-4666 =REE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 :REE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. .OST PUPPY, missing since 2/17/00, Town of SperryviHe, M., black w/ white chest, flea collar. Child’s pet, “Bear*, 540987-9350 /• 1 1350 FORESTRY CONSULTANT: standing timber sold at sealed bid. Only deal in selective cut - generally 15-20 trees per acre removed. References provided on request. 804-352-0198 CONVALESCENT AIDS, loaned free of charge. Wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. Rappahannock Convalescent Loan Closet. 540937-5292, 540-6753398, 540-675-3765, 540-675-3602, 540987-3116, 540-9374410. CLEAR VIEW MANOR Adult care home in Bentonville, VA has a vacancy; if your loved one needs 24 hour care, please come by for a visit or call Barbara Jennings 635-3247. FORD ESCORT LX 1995, 4 dr, 5 spd, ac, 65K, 60K major tune-up done, new tires, exl. cond. $4900. 703-9679901, 540-270-7452. HONDA 1996 ACCORD LX tour door. Power windows and locks. AM/FM radio and cassette player. A/C 68,000 miles. Excellent • condition. Call 703-4505864. $11,500. FORD F150.1988 5speed with utility bed (540)439-9326 Anticipated Teaching Positions in the Rappahannock Schools for the 2000-2001 School Year include Spanish, Middle School, and Elementary, Maintenance and Repair, and Culinary. For application, call Rappahannock County School Board Office at 540-987-8773. AUTO PARTS COUNTER SALES Part-time Positions. 16 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Exp required. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 CARPENTERS & HELPERS Own tools and transportation. Local work in Fauquier, Culpeper & Rappahannock counties. Call 540-825-8706 6 PM-8 PM ~CA$Hlii8~ We are looking for people who love working with people. We offer a positive working environments. Benefits include 401k, health ins. & vacation. Please call. Nicole Balding G Strsat Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 CONSTRUCTION . FOREMAN Chantilly based landscape construction company is looking for a hard working, knowledgeable foreman to run jobsite. Candidate must be proficient in equipment operation and daily maintenance. Must be able to use transit and read site plan. Experience in retaining wall construction, both segmental and timber, and paver installation desired. Top salary and health insurance paid to the right person. Contact Jeff at: 703-327-9494 CONSTRUCTION/ MAINTENANCE HELPER FT, full benefits, not seasonal. Chantilly, VA area. Good driving record req. Call 703-323-5300 DRIVER CDL, CLASS A, van or lat bed Regional Hauls. 540-937-4064 DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 WAITRESS/ WAITER FT help needed for local restaurant in Warrenton. Please call: 540-347-3614 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #00-02-01 Harry Cartip d/b/a Heritage House Annex desires a Special Use permit to create a bed and breakfast use of the residence to the rear of Heritage House for overnight rental. Offstreet parking is provided and there is separate septic tank/drainfield service. Use allowed under Section 1 -4-3 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance; additional standards in Section 6-1-2I1) of the Ordinance. Existing Town Special Use Permit #1. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 2-23, 3-1-00*300083 EQUIPMENT SALES Local leader in the agricultural industry has an opening for one individual with knowledge of tractors, hay products, implements and related products. Base salary, commissions, health & 401k plan. Apply in confidence 6:30AM-6PM @ 703-969-8476 Theroe Equipment Farm Help Persons needed to milk dairy cows, 4 hr. shifts, some weekends, good wages, home & utilities included. After 7:30 p.m. 540-439-2775 HOUSEKEEPER Needed for Bed & Breakfast in Washington, VA. Occasional weekend and evening work required. Experienced preferred. Good starting rate. Please contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview. LOADER, DOZER, HOE OPERATORS 703-368-5249 Needed someone to come in mornings & help out an elderly person with medication, insulin shots, & check blood sugar. 5 mornings per week. Reply to P.O. BoxTA Washington, VA 22747 or call 540-854-6851 SERVER Ashby Inn Experience, energy, intelligence. Top pay, Denefits. 540-592-3900 TRUCK DRIVER Mechanic experience helpful for small construction company. 703-368-5249 HARRIS TRUCKING CO YOUR DOOR TO OPPORTUMTY DON’T LET IT PASS YOU BY! EXPERIENCE PAYS! * Earn up to .35c/mile * Layover and Stop Off Pay * Safety Bonus and Awards ♦Paid Health/Life Insurance ♦2Wks Vac/ 6 Paid Holidays ♦401K/Matching Funds ■♦Passenger Program/ Assigned Equip. COME GROW WITH US 1-800-929-5003 www.harrlstrk.com Owner Operators Flatbed Drivers Call Steve Brown 800-444-4168 liiiyii.i'i.iiii.'iirasi NORTHERN VIRGINIA Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ot the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at seventhirty In the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU *00-02-02 Janies A. Williams, owner of a parcel known as Tax Map 1/Parcel 34 in Chester Gap (Rt. 610, Wakefield District, zoned VR-Village Residential), desires a Special Use permit to construct a threeunit series of single-family attached dwellings. Use allowed under Section 170, Article 36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170, Article 38(G). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application win be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 3-1,3-8-00 *302085 RN 3-11 Supervisor Full Time and Part Time Positions Culpeper Health Care Center seeks a qualified Registered Nurse to be a 3-11 Supervisor. Full Time and Part Time Available Long term care and supervisory experience is a must. Excellent Salary and Benefits. Contact: ALICE SKUPNICK, RN.DON Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825 2884 EOE Drug Free Workplace EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter with an interest in the schools. Must have some newspaper background. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Eari^Ma naging Editor Fauquier limes Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 ©mes fCommunity Newspapers! NORTHERN VIRGINIA Case Manager/MH #0074-02 FT in Orange. Provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MH consumers and their families. Case Manager/MH #0072-02 FT in Culpeper. Provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MH and MR consumers and their families. Case Manager/MR #0086-01 FT in Culpeper. Provide assessment, advocacy and consultations for MR consumers and their families. fSS RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN ^jJHiL COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD BS in Human Services required. $25,199.00 p/yr. Please apply with RRCSB application by 4:30pm Friday, March 10, 2000 to Human Resources P.O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA Legal Notices BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rai qffcaMfulSIMyfvirginia. will hold a public heariitpoF^of’day. March 6, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #00-01-01 AMENDMENTS The Playhouse Corporation and Lorin Maazel and Dietlinde Turban (owners of property located on Tax Map 41/Parcel 23 and Tax Map 51/Parcel 4C, Stonewall-Hawthorne District, zoned "A"Agricultural) desire to amend Special Exception permits #98-03-02, #98-03-03, #97-04-01, and #9704-02 by asking: (1) that the review date for the use contemplated on Parcel 51/4C be vacated. (2) that the use of such parcel be converted to a permanent use. and (3) that the maximum number of students permitted on Parcels 51-4C and 41/23 be established at a total of 115 students, with the understanding that the number of students using the facilities on Parcel 51/4C shall in no event be more than 40 The applicants request that all other conditions and requirements associated with the abovedescribed Special Exception permits remain in effect. Allowed under Section 170-36(B) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 17Q-63(B) and (E). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. February 16, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation at the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adtacent property owners and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their 3-1-00 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator _ #301932

TRAVEL AGENTS NA^P located in Reston, VA, seeks (2) part-time travel agents, 1 for Leisure and 1 for Domestic. Requires 1 to 2 yr^ exp. Must be proficient on Apollo, Flexible days and hours available. Good hourly pay. Send resume to: NASSP/ Personnel 1904 Association Drive Reston, VA 20191 Equal Opportunity Employer THE CULPEPER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: ONE (1) BUILDING TECHNICIAN with emphasis on HVAC and Electrical disciplines. Applicants will be given a written test. ONE (1) BUILDING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE with minimal basic knowledge in electricity, HVAC, machinery and components. Applicants will be given a written test. Job packet (application, benefits, etc.) is available by calling 540-825-0661, M-F, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Closing date tor applications is until finished. RECEPTIONIST Busy 2 practice OB/GYN office has an immediate requirement for a full-time receptionist. Heavy phone work. Prior office experience. Must have excellent communication skills and be detailed oriented. Knowledge of Medical Manager and managed care plans a plus. Send resume and salary requirements toThomas E. Myers, M.D., P.C. ATTN: Administrator 428 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 Wanted! Pediatric Nurses!! If you are a caring, dedicated pediatric nurse with experience, WE WANT YOU!! Bring your energy and skill to home care! Call 1-888-799-2120 And share in the rewards of caring for children at home. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Reservationist Excellent communication skills and ability to work weekends and evenings Call 540-675-3800 ext. 46 The inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Sts Washington, VA MECHANICS - LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY? We are seeking Mechanics of all lewis to support our bus and automotive Reel in this 24 hour operation located at Dittos Airport. Pay up to $2(yph. ftaidon requires: CDL Class B and your own tools. We are also seeking entry level Jr. Fleet Service personnel to prottcto fuefngVieshing and minor repairs on our fleet vehicles. Pay upto$10ph. 703-572-4512 We offer •NdltaMng ■Competitive •FrssPartdng ■Frss Uniforms ■Shift Differential •PaUHotidays •Paid Vacations VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY MILTON L. GRANT and CARROLL L. PEYTON Complainants v IN CHANCERY NO.OO-6 IVA A. FLETCHER DOROTHY LESESNE WILLIAM M. WALKER. JR. ESTHER DAVIS ALYCE JONES PAUL WALKER, JR. PERNELL WALKER PAMELA WALKER CHARLES JACKSON FRANKLIN JACKSON BLONDELL JACKSON SMITH MEDA E MORRISON BARBARA ANN MORRISON WILLIAM W. MORRISON ETHEL WARD JEAN WALLER SAMUEL D MORRISON BRUEWOOO GRANT, JR. - JACQUELYN H BEST JOSE M. HIGH ETHEL HAWKINS PATRICIA WALKER tha UNKNOWN HEIRS of BEN WALKER and PATRICK WALKER or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, it any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an Interest in the lands of which JOHN WALKER. ALICE BARBOUR WALKER, BEN WALKER, AMANDA W. PEYTON, i GEORGE HOBERT WALKER, SR , GEORGE ROBERT WALKER, JR., DOROTHY W. SCOTT, JOYCE G. HIGH, ETHEL MORRISON. WILLIAM M. WALKER, SR., PAUL WALKER, SR., and PATRICK WALKER died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants j THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to partition the following real property situated in ' Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel ol land (Tax Map parcel 29-10), together with any buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Hampton Magisterial District, : Rappahannock County, Virginia, the property being located on the east side of U.S. Highway Route 211-Business and containing 4 acres, more or less, as more particularly described by survey set forth in a deed dated October 31, 1877 and recorded in Deed Book O, page 354. AND BEING the same and Identical land conveyed to John Walker as herein before recited LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM, however, the following described' tracts or parcels of land previously conveyed from the original tract containing 4 acres described above, which tracts are more particularly described as follows: One- that certain tract or parcel of land, being the eastern portion of the aforesaid lot and containing 2 acres, more or less, which tract was conveyed to Cora Hunter by deed from John Walker and Alice Walker, his wife, dated July 11, 1904 and recorded In Deed Book W, page 336. Two- tract certain tract or parcel of land containing 0 16 acre as more particularly described according to a survey set forth in a deed dated August 17, 1929, which tract was conveyed to the Commonwealth of Virginia by deed from John Walker and Alice Walker, his wife, and recorded in Deed Book 35, page 316. Three- that certain tract or parcel of land containing 0 85 acre as more particularly described according to a survey set forth in a deed dated January 14, 1969, which trad was conveyed to the Commonwealth ol Virginia by deed from the heirs at law of John Walker and Alice Walker, and recorded in Deed Book 96, page 375. AND BEING the residue of the land conveyed to John Walker by deed from James L. Oden and Sarah Elizabeth Oden, his wife, dated January 2, 1904 and recorded in Deed Book W, page 256, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the above-named Delendant IVA A FLETCHER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 629 Wicnosico Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17110; that the above-named Defendant DOROTHY LESESNE is not a resident ol the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 817 Anaheim Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219; that the abovenamed Defendant WILLIAM M. WALKER, JR , is not a resident of the Commonwealth ol Virginia, and his last known post office address is 807 Station Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235; that the above-named Defendant ESTHER DAVIS is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 3223 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213; that the above-named Defendant ALYCE JONES is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 2634 N Charles Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15214; that the above-named Defendant PAUL WALKER. JR is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 16-F Crawford Village, McKeesport, Pennsylvania 151213, that the above-named Defendant PERNELL WALKER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 729 N St. Clair, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206; that the above-named Defendant PAMELA WALKER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 820 Capital Street. Apartment 114. Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106. that the above-named Defendant CHARLES JACKSON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 1418 Smokehouse Lane, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110; that the above-named Defendant FRANKLIN JACKSON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 222 Emerald Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110; that the above-named Defendant BLONDELL JACKSON SMITH is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 1847 Herr Street, Harnsburg, Pennsylvania 17103; that the abovenamed Defendant MEDA E MORRISON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 426 E. Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10553, that the above-named Defendant BARBARA ANN MORRISON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 426 E. Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10553; that the above-named Defendant WILLIAM W. MORRISON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 426 E Fourth Street, Mount Vernon, New York 10553; that the above-named Defendant ETHEL WARD is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is t39-11 115th Avenue, So. Ozone Park, New York 11436; that the above-named Defendant JEAN WALLER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 242 Pearl Harbor Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610; that the above-named Defendant SAMUEL D. MORRISON is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 418 Homestead Avenue, Mount Vernon, New York 10553-1913; that the above-named Defendant BRUEWOOD GRANT. JR. is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is Asbury Park Village Bldg #262, Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712; that the abovenamed Defendant JACQUELYN H BEST is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 2423 Lennox Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906; that the above-named Defendant JOSE M. HIGH is not a resident of the Commonwealth ol Virginia, and his last known post office address is 2423 Lennox Road, Augusta. Georgia 30906; that the above-named Defendant ETHEL HAWKINS is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 3900-B Watson Place, N W, Apt. #7G, Washington. D C 20016-5744; that the above-named Defendant PATRICIA WALKER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 3600 Ely Place, S.E., Apt »125, Washington, DC. 20019; and. It further appearing that the heirs at law of BEN WALKER, PATRICK WALKER, JOHN WALKER. ALICE BARBOUR WALKER, BEN WALKER. AMANDA W PEYTON, GEORGE ROBERT WALKER. SR.. GEORGE ROBERT WALKER. JR . DOROTHY W SCOTT, JOYCE G. HIGH, ETHEL MORRISON, WILLIAM M WALKER, SR., and PAUL WALKER, SR. who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subtecl to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, if any such heirs at law there be It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 14th day of April, 2000 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 617, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week tor four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of the general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above ENTERED this 17th day of Feb., 2000. I ask tor this: DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER Counsel tor Complainants 211 A Main Street P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 Telephone (540) 675-3617 Facsimile (540) 675-3225 Virginia State Bar No. 15989 3-1,3-8,3-15,3-22-00 Clerk of the Circuit Court COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce, Clerk Margaret Ralph, Dep Clk •302180 PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Part-time position available in our Warrenton Advertising Art Department at the Fauquier Times-Democrat. Skills we are seeking include graphic art basics, great organizational skills, good typing ability and a keen eye for detail. Knowledge of Quark Xpress & Photoshop required. Illustrator knowledge a plus. Fax resume to Barbara Norris Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 Senior Clinician #0069-02 FT working in the Culpeper area. Licensed therapist to provide therapy to children and adolescents. Provides clinical supervision to staff. MS degree, clinical license required. Minimum 2 yrs exp working w/children & adolescents $37,230.00 p/yr. Clinician/Substance Abuse #0087-01 FT in Culpeper providing substance abuse and mental health intakes, assessment and short term treatment in outpatient and/or emergency settings. MS degree in human svs field. Licensed eligible $29,171.00 p/yr, Licensed $33,769.00p/yr m RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application by 4:30PM, Friday, March 10, 2000 to Human Resources P.O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)-825-3100 TDD: (540)-825-7391 EEO/AA ICNA Positions Join our Team of Dedicated _Professionals S1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME $750 SIGN-ON BONUS FOR PART-TIME OFFERED FOR A LIMITED TIME e New Administration e New and improved staffing patterns with lower ratios e Recent base pay increase with pay for experience e New medical plan at lower cost e Positions available all shifts Requirements: e Virginia License/Certificate e Caring e Compassionate e Dependable a Team Oriented Apply to: Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Va 22701 (540) 825 2884 EOE-V/D/M/F WE PROMOTE A DRUG FREE WORK ZONE! Construction SOILS/ FIELD TECHNICIAN Immediate need for full-time SOILS FIELD TECHNICIAN to work out of our Leesburg, VA, office. Starting salary of $12.50 per hour with appropriate experience, credentials and a vehicle. Excellent benefits and room for advancement. Please call or send resume to Andy Jennings at: Schnabel Engineering Assoc., Inc. 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 Fax: (703) 589-1246 CUSTODIAN PART-TIME Dependable custodian needed for steady part-time work in office building in old town Warrenton. Must be available 5:30 - 8 :30 p.m., Monday - Friday. General building maintenance including floors, restrooms, trash disposal and windows. Janitorial experience is helpful but not required. Call 540-937-5454 RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR Position available for a long-term health care experienced R.N. with excellent nursing care, communication, organizational and computer skills. Assists Director of Nursing in the planning, organizational and implementation of activities in nursing services with emphasis on the patient care planning process. Two years’ nursing experience, preferable in longterm care. Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning a must. Contact: Alice Skupnick, Director of Nursing Culpeper Heath Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-2884 We Promote A Drug Free Work Zone EOE/M/F/V/D Skilled Maintenance HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing Painter Painting, Wallpaper, Tile THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Two positions available for top-notch individuals with proven skills. Great opportunity to work with a very talented manager in nice surroundrtgs. Competitive wages, uniforms, meals, vacation, health insurance and more. Send resume with salary history to Human Resources. POB 300, Washington, VA 22747 Fax 540-675-3100 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Services, Inc (An Authorized Concessionaire of the National Park Service) We are hiring NOW lor the 2000 season. We have jobs located along the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park ARAMARK offers a Health & Life Insurance Program to HOURLY TEMPORARY employees. Cashier Dishwasher Bus/Set Up Cocktail Server Bellman Pantry Worker Camp Store Attendant Cook Server Hostess Desk Clerk Housekeeper Gas Station Attendant WE OFFER: e Competitive Wages e Bonus Program e On-site Housing (based on availability) e Health & Life Insurance Program For further information and applications, please call Human Resources Dept 800-999-4714 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE/M/F/D/V It took 6 YEARS to graduate. Find a job in about 6 MINUTES. Times Classified 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 V»gr*o 0«pcrtmtrtl of Ttorapoi lotion \niiiT TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER Position #20226 (St Louis AHQ) $21,292-$41,535 DUTIES: Perform highway maintenance & construction activities. Operate light/medium duty hwy equip, to repair & maintain state roads & right of ways. Perform manual labor. Flag traffic, cut brush, clean ditches & perform snow removal. Perform preventative maintenance on equip. Req'd to work emergency situations. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of road construction/ maintenance rel. activities. Demonstrated exper. in operation/ service of light to heavy hwy equip. & tools (i.e. 3-5 ton dump trucks, loaders, rollers, tractor mowers, hand/ power tools, etc.) Exper. performing preventative maintenance & minor repairs to equipment/ tools & ability to perform physically demanding labor. Must be willing to work outside normal work hours in emerg. situations. Valid CDL & safety shoes req'd. DMV records check will be conducted. Employment contingent on successful completion of pre-employ physical w/ drug screen & verification satisfactory driving record. HS grad or an equiv. combination of educ./trng/exper which demonstrates ability to perform job. STATE RETIREMENT, LEAVE, LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDED A Virginia State Application (Form 01-012) is required. To obtain an application, call (703) 383-2520; hearing impaired, call (703) 3832500 via the VA Relay Center (1 800 828-1120). Applications must indicate position # & must be received by 5:00 PM on 3/17/00 at VDOT, Human Resources, 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22033-2906. EOE/M/F/D COFFEEWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER POB 500 MITCHELLS, VIRGINIA 22729 Fax # 540-829-7383 Phone (540) 829-6483 ext 2163 or 2171 Email vwaldron@erols.com CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR: Agricultural Supervisor $21.6657-33.811+State Benefits (Position #00086) Duties: supervise and train inmate work crews in the support of livestock farming operation, crop production, soil prep., planting, harvesting and storage. Maintains logs and assigned paperwork. Maintain associated farm equipment and facilities. Req.: HS/GED, Valid VADL, exp in general farm operations involving livestock and crops. THIS POSITION CLOSES ON 3/8/00 Store Clerk (Commissary) S16.577-25.881+State Benefits (Position #00027) Duties: operates store operations and associated equipment in inmate commissary, stocking, inventory and recordkeeping. Req: HS/GED, exp in operating calculator and cash register. Exp in retail operations, inventory and shelf stocking. THIS POSITION CLOSES ON 3/8/00 Corrections Officer $21.657-33.811+State Benefits Duties: Maintain security, custody and control over inmates at the institution and while in transport. Supervises inmate daily activities and records behavior to insure safe environment. Training and uniforms provided. Promotion and salary increase after 1 year. Req.: HS/GED, 21+ years old, valid driver’s license, ability to possess firearms. Previous experience in corrections, law enforcement, security and military helpful but not required. Registered Nurse $30.929 - 48.287+State Benefits Duties: Provides/administers general nursing care to inmates, working independently in a clinic setting. Assists physicians in exams. Performs prescribed treatments and dispenses medication. Keeps records and updates charts. Req.: Graduation from an accredited nursing program and RN license. Exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. medical care. Corrections Nurse Technician $22.643-35.351 +State Benefits Duties: Performs general nursing and related medical services to inmates. Req.: LPN License. Exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. care If there are questions regarding the duties and qualifications please contact the HR office. A separate state application is required. Resumes will not substitute for a fully completed state application. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a preemployment drug screen. EOE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS OASIS CD & CASSETTE DUPLICATION Oasis Duplication is one of the nation s leading providers cf CD replication for musicians, record labels, and software developers. Located in scenic Flint Hill (Rappahannock County), Oasis offers an informal but extremely fost-paced of fice environment. Oasis 'growth rate and future prospects are excellent. Director of Operations Director of Operations will manage (reporting directly to President) all operations to ensure customer service, human resources, sales and financial goals are met Will supervise 20 + employees. Must have excellent managerial, organizational, planning, and human resource abilities. (Knowledge of music industry or CD manufacturing is not required, but good learning ability on computers is a necessity.) Strong leadership skills, willingness to drive the business, champion change and delight the customer are essential skills for this position. Salary is very competitive; excellent health insurance (Blue Cross) is offered. Please email resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: directorsearch<Soasiscd.com. Please no phone calls. EOE Vmrr We Keep Virginia Moving VDOT is growing in order to Keep Virginia Moving. We are seeking qualified applicants for the following openings: Engineering Technician VI #07006 Location and Design Section Designs drainage systems for proposed rural and urban road construction projects by independently computing drop inlets and storm sewer systems and stormwater management facilities. Determines and designs appropriate erosion and sedimentation control measures in accordance with state law. Uses computers, electronic and hydraulic calculators, aerial photographs, topographical maps, drainage manuals, and road and bridge standards in the design of drainage systems. Conducts on-site visits to ensure conformity with plans and represents the Department at project showings and preconstruction meetings. May also compute quantities for special designs and standard items that are included in proposed and final construction cost estimates. Candidates must have considerable knowledge of state erosion and sedimentation control law. Must have knowledge and skill in CADD and drafting methods and plan preparation procedures. Demonstrated ability to apply engineering design principles by developing plans for routine and complex prop ects. Must be skilled in performing complex mathematical calculations including trigonometry. Candidate should possess good communication and customer service skills. Coursework in math, mechanical drawing, and civil engineering desirable. Certification in Erosion and Sediment Control Program Administrator, Inspector or Plan Reviewer is preferred. Salary: $30, 929 - $48,287. NOTE: if there are insufficient number of qualified applicants for the Engineering Technician VI, it may be filled as Engineering Technician IV. The Engineering Technician position will have comparable duties and qualifications as stated above. Salary: $25,88 - $40,406. TRANSPORTATION TEAM LEADER (FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER) POSITION #00462 CULPEPER DISTRICT OFFICE Manage the financial and accounting operations for the Culpeper District, ensuring compliance to all Federal, State, and Department regulations. Selected person will be authorized to approve or reject financial transactions regarding accounts receivable and payable, employee payroll and petty cash. Directly responsible for supervision, guidance, training, and performance evaluations of an accounting staff. Develop and implement training programs for Districtwide fiscal related activities, policies and procedures, and computer programs. Monitor, interpret and prepare reports on variety of accounting and financial transactions. Communicate accounting and financial policies across all levels both within the agency and with external customers. Must possess knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS); internal controls, accounting systems; general subsidiary ledgers, payables, receivable, and payroll cost accounting and systems. Skilled in the use of computers; Microsoft Office programs; accounting and payroll computer systems. Ability to supervise, guide and train employees; work independently; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide quality customer service to employees apd the public. Degree in accounting preferred and/or training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation a plus. Selected candidate subject to a criminal background check. Salary: $41,600-$63,440. A valid Virginia Driver’s License is required for both positions. Selected candidates subject to a DMV driving record review. Benefits package includes 11 paid holidays; 8 paid sick days & 4 paid personal days to start; up to 12 paid vacation days 1st year; paid retirement contributions; and health and life insurance are provided with no waiting periods. If qualified, send or fax a completed Virginia State Application to Human Resources, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax number (540) 829-7448. Incomplete or late applications (originals or faxed) will not be considered. Virginia Relay Center toll free number: TDD/PC: 1-800-828-1120 or Voice 1-800-828-1140. Applications must include the position title and position number. A separate application is required for each position applied. Consideration for an interview will be based solely on the information that you provide on the application materials. Applications are available at http://www.dpt.state.va.us. Applications must be received by the Culpeper District Human Resources Office no later than 5:00p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2000. Reasonable accommodation will be provided pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Checkoff-funded research means better, faster beef for consumers A larger selection of fresh and convenient beef products may soon start filling your supermarket meat case, thanks to Rappahannock County beef producers. Their investments in research through the $l-per-head beef checkoff program will mean beef that takes minutes instead of hours to cook and more low-fat, tender cuts of beef. Researchers from the University of Nebraska and the University of Florida began by examining 39 muscles from the chuck and round of beef. A total of 5,600 samples were measured by length, weight, fat content, tenderness, best cooking method and other valuable processing properties. “These results will create the first database of its kind,” says Cynthia Boggs, Director of Education & Beef Promotion of the Virginia Cattle Industry Board. “The beef industry is using this new technology and new information to make beef more consumer-friendly and a better fit for today’s demanding lifestyles.” One of the objectives of the study was to provide ideas for creating innovative, easy meals from each of the 39 cuts. “At 4:30 p.m., 70 percent of Americans don’t know what they are having for dinner that night,” notes Boggs. “And this research can help. Knowing the best cooking method for a particular cut, for example, can take the guess work out of preparing beef, making mealtime more enjoyable.” In addition, many cuts, because of their tenderness or moisture content, were seen as ideal candidates for new convenient beef meals that are ready in minutes, much like the heat-and-serve pot roasts and meat loaves that are currently on the market. Researchers also found that certain components in the chuck and round, many more than previously thought, are lower in fat, as well. The study discovered that one third of the samples in the chuck and round contain less than five percent fat. “We have a lot of opportunity to provide more convenient, flavorful and lower fat beef products to consumers,” adds Boggs. “This research will help make beef more valuable to those who manufacture meat items, which in turn will increase value to the consumer. This will improve demand and market share for beef.” March according to the almanack For March, according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack, both precipitation and temperatures are expected to be average. Weather watch: Fair, cool (1), with rain or snow showers, windy (2-5), then fair, cool <69), and rain or snow (10-12). Fair, cool (13-16), then heavy rain or snow (17-19). Again, fair, cool (20-21), but light rain or flurries (22-24). Expect fair, cool (25-29), followed by snow, stormy (28-30), the month going out like a lamb fair, cool (31). Tornado watch: No activity of this nature foreseen for this month. Full Moon: Which arrives on March 19 at 11:44 p.m. E.S.T. is generally known as the Sap Full Moon. Others know it as the Worm Full Moon or even the Fish Full Moon. Special notes: Use up all fats in the kitchen on Shrove Tuesday, March 7, and observe the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday, March 8. Greet spring with the Vernal Equinox on March 20 as the sun enters the House of Aries at 2:35 a.m. E.S.T. Holidays: Join in the “wearing of the green” on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The garden: It’s still too early to get outdoors, but according to Italian tradition, now is the time to sow tomato seeds indoors on St. Joseph’s Day, March 18, to have strong, healthy transplants for setting out when the soil warms up. Burkes celebrate 33rd Die and Michele Burke treated Richard and Rena Burke to dinner on Friday evening at Aberdeen Bam in Culpeper in celebration of Richard and Rena’s 33rd wedding anniversary. The Burkes also received flowers, money, gifts and many cards. We extend to them many more years of happiness. While the Burkes were dining, Walter Milton Burke spent the evening visiting with Grandma and Grandpa Suche. On Sunday Die, Michele, Walter Milton and Richard Burke visited with Marshall, Geneva and Jerry Burke. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Johnny and Lillie Mae Johnson visited the Burkes on Sunday night. Steve Hopkins of Richmond was a Sunday guest of Mrs. . Louise O’Bannon. Volunteer positions available at Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park is looking for a few good volunteers. - Campground hosts are needed to greet visitors, provide information on things to see and do, assist in registering campers, and help people find campsites. The minimum time commitment for Campground Hosts is 20 hours per week, usually on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A minimum three month stay is expected. Hosts bring their own trailers but are provided a campsite with water, electrical and sewer hook-ups. A volunteer is also needed \ at President Hoover’s Rapidan Camp, known to many as “Camp Hoover” (a National Historic Landmark located in Shenandoah National Park). This volunteer needs good people skills, a valid state driver’s license, knowledge of U.S. history and the ability to work outside. The position starts in mid-May and runs through September. Please call Shenandoah National Park’s Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara Stewart, at (540) 999-3181 for an application, or email her at Barb_Stewart@nps.gov. Real Estate Directory 1 V. *i—,-S.t ,x «-S, Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. William J. Keim and wife to Outback Inc. and others, 6 tracts, Jackson District. $500,000. In a transaction last week we listed Emory C. Russell and wife and it should have read Emory C. Russell Exec, to Ralph S. Markee and wife, 25 acres, Wakefield District. $320,000. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Gid Brown Hollow near National Park. 25 secluded, mountain acres with stream. Nice grove of beech trees plus other hardwoods. Winter Mountain views. 3.5 miles north of #211 between Washington & Sperryville. Only $92,500. _ Eileen M. Day, Realtors.. v tv-. The Country Property People . t *87-3388 * emdr@emday-realtors.c<jm • {540f|>8?Tky our web page www.emday-reattors.com ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Madison Co. - Moonshine Ridge Farm is for the horse enthusiast! 58 acs. of rolling fields fenced & cross-fenced, a state of the art 7 stall horse stable, run-in sheds, and older barn complex, small pond and a 3 BR, 2 BA log home w/FP, full unfinished basement & front and back porches. Close to Commonwealth Park. $435,000 Castleton - Choice 14.2 acres with excellent building site to take advantage of Old Rag Mt. views, 3-stall barn, approx. 5 acres of fenced pasture, nice hardwoods and year-round stream. $99,500 Castleton - Possible owner jQupfrpAtffDTnewly sur^ Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Tsxsst Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 . views, stone $70,575 S/farAMw trailers' ADVERTISING COPY VERTICAL AT CLIENTS REQUEST 05 5 0) ItR 4623 Lee Highway, Warrenton, VA (Rt. 29, New Baltimore) 540-341-2146 *1011 Free: 1-888-743-6825 See Us On Line! www.sheivvalley.com Construction Management annock ihington, Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker « 540-987-8088/office * FT. VALLEY 10.1 acres j park boundary, strong stream, i long road frontage. $75,000 j James W. Leake <■ 540-987-8236 « sperryvillerlty@aol.com j Bud Corder • John Eubank 540-675-3291 540-987-814^ 1. RESPECT » J THE EARTH : -'..RECYCLE! ! 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 Phone: 540-987-9243 • Fax: 540-987-9245 .', DDERSTACK - 'i <!•% -V 11 WEST LAI Wanted properties to list!! We have buyers!! COME BY TO SEE US AT OCR NEW WASHINGTON. VA LOCATION!!! Skippv Giles Louis Moore Sam Snead Six and one-half acres, fenced and cross fenced, run-in shed. Detached 2 car garage with workspace and loft. Three bedroom Rambler with great room. Under assessment at $189,900. NEALTQflf The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 540-937-5703 Owner is licensed Real Estate Broker butchz@summit.net PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Famous landmark location for Sperryville. Grosses nearly 1/2 million annually. Business has expanded and is moving. Located on busy 211 near Skyline Drive, next to Cooter’s. Perfect for. antiques, restaurant, hardware store, you name it. Commercial well, town septic. 2,400 square feet. $225,000 Call Tom at 540-987-8834 New Listing! 10+/- acs. on Keyser Run on the way to Shenandoah Nat’l Park. Heavily wooded, stone wall in front by creek. $65,000 Easy Care Homes! Brick Rambler on 1.5 acs. w/4 BRs, 2 BAs, full basement, garage 8c more land available. $169,500 12+ Acres w/very large brick Rambler, 3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, family room, full basement, outbuildings, deck, attractive tenant house 8c VIEWS! $269,900 Unusual Home may serve 2 families, lower level has kitchen, 2 BRs, living room 8c BA. The main floor has gracious foyer, dining room, living room, large kitchen, 1/2 BA. Second floor, deck, 4 BRs, 2 BAs 8c small den. A separate 2 car garage, carport which is near 38x17, inground pool. Decks enhance space 8c afford views. Farmette! 7+ acs. fully fenced (some board) w/pond, 4 stall barn 8c 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs 8c lots of room. Private deck w/hot tub, outbuildings, views over rolling farmland in scenic F T. Valley. $325,000