Rappahannock News, March 8, 2000

274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA SERIALS SECTION 800 E BROAD ST RICHMOND VA 23219-1903 if ' • Z.f& — IT-”Vr.IT.V Rappaftminock C&unty ’s Fdmily Newspaper Since 1877 123st Year ... No. 10 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8,2000 vmw.Umeepapere.com SOcente Rapp Briefs Forms in the mail Personal property forms for 2000 have been mailed and must be filed before May 1. If you didn't receive a form or anyone with questions should call the Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 675-3513. Family Guidance Services to move On March 15 the Rappahannock Family Guidance Services will be moving to its new location at 567 Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington. The phone number at the clinic will remain the Same, 675-3329. • New bank hours Effective immediately, the Rappahannock National Bank will observe the following business hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Discussion planned How much do you know about events which occurred in your own backyard? Discover some of the history of the Amissville area at the Amissville Area Community Association meeting on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. It will include a presentation by a local historian and contributions by community members in the discussion that will follow. 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. For more information contact Steve Miller at 937-7327, Rick Kohler at 675-1373, Hal Hunter at 937-4600 or Jan Makela at 9375718. Directors to meet The March board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. Applications being accepted Tax relief applications are currently being accepted at the Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office. The deadline for filing an application for relief for the low income elderly and disabled is July 1. Call the Commissioner of Revenue Office at 675*3513 for information. Happenings • Wednesday, March 8 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 at the Town Hall. Hew agenda items include: Temporary amendment insert; Appointment of town employee and Testing water valves. • 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. • Wednesday, March 15 the Rappahannock Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Courthouse. New business items include: Mulky Mountain Agricultural & Forestal District renewal and Williams single family-attached dwellings. Old business item will be Playhouse Corp/Lorin Maazel Private School. iiib iiaiai n amaai lauaaiiflii Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) New course! Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Amateur steeplechase jockey Matt van der Woude of Warrenton rides Lone Mountain like a pro, jumping in ideal form at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point to win the foxhunters’ timber race. See Page B1 for more pictures around timber racing Van der Woude first winner at new course By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer RAPIDAN — There’s a bunch of ways to make a buck in Virginia’s billion-dollar horse business. Exercise rider to equine dentist, feed vendor to farrier, insurance agent to instructor, working horsemen and related commerce drive the state’s equestrian economy. Warrenton’s Matt van der Woude has carved a niche at the very heart of the horse industry. He’s discovered along the way what makes horses tick, what keeps them happy, by catering to the most basic of equine needs. He builds horse houses. The custom bam contractor traded his skillsaw for the reins at Saturday’s Rappahannock Hunt Point-toPoint, pairing with Lone Mountain for victory in the foxhunters’ timber race, a first for both horse and rider. “He was super today,” said van der Woude of the 11year-old, Maryland-bred son of Strawberry Road. “He just dug in for me. My first ride on him was just last week at Casanova (they finished second.) It was a real confidence-builder for us both.” Owned by his in-laws’ Felton Lea Farm, Lone Mountain rated kindly off the pace set by Casanova winner Rear View Mirror. Van der Woude launched a sustained stretch drive at the far end of the Brandywine Park course, drawing off to win by 15 lengths. Trainer and sister-in-law Sara Hogan agreed with van der Woude’s assessment. “I got this horse from (trainer) Tbm Voss two years ago,” she explained. “I meant to ride him in the ladies’ timber division. Things changed, though, and Matt started hunting the horse and really gets along with him. “Lone Mountain is a cool professional — he’s got a wonderful disposition,” Hogan went on. “He runs in a loose ring snaffle. No tongue, tie, no figure eight. Matt can ask him (to jump) from any spot, long or short. They just get along.” Hogan added that the Rappahannock races are sort of special for her family: sister Daphrie, Matt’s wife, won her first steeplechase race, the foxhunters’ timber, at Rappahannock’s old Thornton Hill course in 1984. Hogan, too, won her first steeplechase at Thornton Hill, the ladies’ timber in 1989. “And now Matt,” she said. Van der Woude acts as honorary whipper-in for the Warrenton Hunt, occasionally filling in as huntsman for professional Jim Atkins. In the day’s other races, Middleburg conditioner Don Yovanovich met three of his five starters in the winner’s See RACE, Page A8 County teachers receive grants for new classroom projects BY LINDA TARRY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Feb. 25, nine county teachers and a local parent received grant money from Headwaters, The Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation. The ten recipients had all submitted grant proposals to the Headwaters MiniGrant program in early January. The grants from Headwaters, a non-profit foundation funded entirely by contributions from local citizens, will allow the implementation of classroom projects not currently covered by the school budget. Headwaters applauds those who received grants for their innovative thinking and wishes them well as they undertake these new and exciting projects. Teachers receiving grants at Rappahannock County High School include: Jenny Stanley and Mike Weir for an eighth grade short story project; Patti Waddell for biology CPR training; Suzanne Rossin for equipment to aid in the production of the school newspaper; Lynne Fournier for band camp scholarships and Laurie Marshall for an advanced art mural and for a rock climbing/literary field trip. At Rappahannock County Elementary School, those receiving grants include: Lois Markee for a math calculator project; Deborah Flinchum for a first grade quilt project; Joanne Tracy for softball equipment for the intramural program and parent Lorinda Bosch, who will be working with the school to start a native plant sanctuary. The total for these ten grants came to $3,645. Since the inception of the Headwaters mini-grant pro gram in the spring of 1997, over $19,000 in grant money has been given by Headwaters for teacher mini-grant projects. The funding had come directly from contributions made to Headwaters by community members who recognize how important excellence in education is to our county children. The next mini-grant awards will be made in the fall of 2000. Applications for these awards will be available before the end of the school year at RCES and RCHS or at the Headwaters office. If anyone would like more information about Headwaters and our various programs, our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon, 675-1819, our e-mail address is headwtrs@shentel.net. h Fourth of July? BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Washington Town Councilman and RAAC Fourth of July Committee Co-Chair Charlie Tompkins promoted a “Rappahannock Fourth of July" at Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. He presented the board; with a set of proposed resolutions for their consideration, both of which provide the county’s endorsement of the event, and one of which would authorize a county expenditure of up to $3000 “to support maximum county citizen participation by helping to cover the bona-fide expenses of the event.” Mr. Tompkins reviewed some of the history of the Fourth of July celer bration, noting that Mr. Carrigan had paid for the entire event for 30 years, but the Town of Washington assumed responsibility ten years ago and asked the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) to handle event planning and management. “Washington pays for fireworks and contributes to entertainment costs, and RAAC facilitates the event,” he said. , . “The event used to be a premium county day," Tompkins noted, “and we are now trying to re-energize it.” He highlighted aspects of this year’s( plans, including the use of town criers to announce events, additional - signage to explain that non-profits are the beneficiaries of parking fees, and this year’s focus on county ven-; dors and exhibitors. Supervisor Bryant Lee opened discussions by recalling the controlversy surrounding parking fees when he was a volunteer. He noted that out-of-county visitors seemed to have little problem with parking fees, but that locals found it troublesome; Supervisor Robert Anderson commented on the inability of local orga! nizations to compete with “professional” food vendors and said that the Lions would not sell food this year for that reason. Supervisor Roger Welch agreed that the professional food vendors were a problem, and also said that “more kinds of vendors” were required to attract the public. Other discussion centered around . event costs and the rationale for a county contribution. Mr. Tompkins touched upon the county orientation for this year’s See BOARD, Page AO Essay contest deadline near " <*■ .-.vs An essay contest entitled, ; Thinking About Rappahannock: -y Today and Tomorrow is being sponsored by the Rappahannock National Bank, IVash Free 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 -4 place and how to preserve what is * important. There will be two age groups: j 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 ques- ■ tions: a. What are the qualities of . i county life the writer values most * today? '• b. What should the county * leadership do in the coming years ‘ to preserve what the -writer val- 2 ues? ■" 2. Length: 800 words or less.- •* 3. Prizes: $500 for 18 and over, * $400 for under 18. 1 4. Award criteria: responsive- ^ ness to questions, quality of writing, content. 5. Deadline for submissions: - ? March 22, 2000. Send to: I* Rappahannock News, Essays Response, P.O. Box 69, -1 Washington, Va. 22747 or e-mail I « to bwayland9timeepapers.com. *!

~~—• ■mmmrnmmmmm School News BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Cnordirtator Public School System The RCES multimedia pipduction, “Making Waves” was a spectacular success. The children n^ic wuiiucuui, aa jp usual, and the fl adults were incred- B ible. The lyrics of the songs written by the children, wi under the direction of* musician/songwnter Paul Reisler, were delight. Diane Bard well who performs with Mr. Reisler professionally accompanied the students as they sang their original compositions. ' Many thanks to all of our artists and especially to Mrs. Joy Rollins, RCES Music Teacher, and Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt, RCES Art Teacher, for coordinating this effort. - Many volunteers helped with this production, far too mfmy to list, but there were a few who deserve special recognition. Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, Mrs. Denise Kruczynski, Mrs. Justine Rosenbaum, and Mrs. Marietta Verrill were the "anchors” who attended all rehearsals, assisted with logistics, ran slide projectors and many other things. Mrs. Rosnebaum was heard to say that she’d had such a great time that she wished she’d majored in theatre instead of education when she went to college. Mr. Royce Rollins was recruited by his wife to help in a variety of ways as well. Lighting technicians? Ms. Betsy Toth lead this effort assisted by Mr. Carl Aplin and Mr. Shawn Haggerty. As usual, Mr. David Alther, RCES Custodian, provided invaluable assistance. Each performance became a rehearsal for »% the next, and they got better and better. more ana more polished. And the songs. Incredible! We hope that you had an opportunity to attend one of the performances. As always, Mr. Jimmy Swindler, RCES PTO President, was on hand to welcome and thank other volunteers for their many efforts, and to invite everyone to support this organization which promotes so many worthwhile activities in the school. . Teachers! Our wonderful teachers! They work tirelessly and efficiently to teach, inspire, evaluate, nurture, prepare for SOL testing, and so much more. Still they found the time to support “Making Waves” enthusiastically. They rearranged schedules, supervised students behind the scenes, excused students when necessary for rehearsals, and seldom complained. We are fortunate to have teachers who go that extra mile for our county’s children on a daily basis. • We were very pleased to have Mr. Robert Anderson from the Rappahannock • ■ ' ‘ 4 County Board of Supervisors attend both the Thursday night production and thq Volunteer Recognition reception afterward. In the anxiety of the moment, he was not formally recognized, but his presence was certainly noticed by many and appreciated. Over . the years he has shown r tremendous support for the ^ public schools in this county m and we are very grateful to ■ him. f • Read Across America Day, which just happens to be Dr. Seuss’s birthday, i ,was celebrated in the public schools with great enthusiasm last Thursday. Mrs. I TuDner. RCES 1 ; principal, dressed m.. as The Cat in the Hat and read stories to ^Bii primary children during snack time. Mr. Jack Raines and Mr. Mike Tupper, RCHS principal and assistant principal, read to second graders at' ROES, RCHS sponsored a Drop Everything and Read Day. Every hour, at the toning of a bell, the students and staff would drop what they were doing and read for fifteen min: utes. Many teachers did special activities in their individual classrooms to commemorate the day. Did you miss out on the fun? Don’t worry. Every day can, and should, be Read Across America Day. Why not make a pledge now to read at least fifteen minutes every day? Read aloud or silently, -read to someone or read alone, read for information or. read for pleasure. It doesn’t matter. .» . ' • • :t* , > V- ■ J Just read. *5& % .. • Many thanks to the English Department at RCHS for arranging and promoting Drop Everything and Read -Day. Mrs. Laurel Van Horn spearheaded the activity and it was apparently fun for everyone. ... . vf: * Students of Mrs. Molly Bailey, RCES Fifth Grade teacher, treated her to a baby shower last Friday. Among Other gifts that were presented to her was a baby quilt that was signed by each of her students. Many thanks to Mrs. Connie Payne for Wt,., pur- 1 chasing the quilt and getting it signed. • Mr. David scnaeier and Ms.. \ Jenny , Glenn, Rappahannock County Public Librarians* are anxious to have more students visit the county library and use its ^resources. Ms. Glenn is in £ charge ' of Children’s and Young Adult literature and she would hive to help you become more comfortable with ■their facility. Mr. Schaefer loves Chess and helped us start our CHess Club at RCES with Mr. Frank Warner and Mr. Rick Kohler. Mr. Warner continues to mentor chess students on a Weekly basis, and he. reports • that many are doing quite Well. If any of you would like to help with this club, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. • The next RCES PTO dinner meeting will be held on Friday night, March 10 in the RCES cafeteria. Dinner will be served at 6. The meeting will begin at 7. Child care will be provided during the meeting. Please bring your favorite American dish to share! • The Third Grade Students at RCES traveled to the Kennedy Center on Feb. 28 to hear the National Symphony play. It was wonderful for these students to be so “up close and personal” as this wonderful orchestra performed for them and taught them about families of instruments. • RCHS senior Ian Blubaugh recently qualified for the Catholic Forensics League’s National competition. He will travel to . Rochester, N.Y. over Memorial Day weekend to compete in the Extemporaneous Speaking Category. We are very proud of his outstanding effort on behalf of RCHS. If he is unable to attend, Rebecca Metcalfe will attend as alter competed in Original Oratory. Tatiana Siccardi joined Ian and Rebecca at the competition and all three of them performed extremely well. * The March School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30 in the RCES Library. Please come and show your support for our schools and their programs. It is important that we all be as informed as possible about issues that affect our children. • RCES spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 14. All students are encouraged to look their best! - • Varsity Baseball/Softball games will be held on Wednesday, March 15 and Friday, March 17 at 4 at RCHS. They will play Page and Luray, respectively. • Don’t forget RCES kindergarten registration scheduled for April 4-6. If you, or someone you know, has a child who will be entering .kindergarten in the fall, please call for an appointment to have the child complete the assessment process. Registering during this fun week will also enable the school to know in advance how many students to expect in September, so that our staff can prepare for them in the most efficient and positive way. During your visit to our school you may' ) tour the building^ Visit the library (the; Book Fair will be ii£ progress), the cafeteria, the gym. Let your child feel a par£ ot his future surrounaings. This will make the transition to school in the fall a little easier, because it will, be somewhat familiar to him. ^ • Have a wonderful week, and try to learn one new thing^. [Editor’s note: This is the third of a three-part series on woodpeckers.] It requires 30 days for a pair of pileated woodpeckers to excavate a gourd-shaped nest cavity as deep as 2 feet within a dead tree. Females do. most of the work. This seeming lack of inequality in labor is balanced, out with other reproduction responsibilities. The entrance is an oval, sometimes squarish, shape; Other woodpeckers enter cavities through a round hole. Three to five white eggs are laid on soft chips in the bottom of the cavity. The male does All Things . Wild And Wonderful John Trott the major part of incubation, for he spends nights on the eggs and part of each day. The female provides essential warmth the rest of the time. It is interesting to note that all woodpeckers lay white eggs. Spotted and speckled eggs are laid by other birds for. Yes! J □ Please enter my new I subscription to: Address City_State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions ait payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: ftaypahannodi Nnns, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 - This form may also be used for /*/ CHANGE OF ADDRESS 2 - Old Addbreas: New Addreaae a- %/'' V- ' 1 .*,*•< ■ ■ /: . , . ■ »: , * : V ' : V' . v v f ■■ ■ •' ' y ' ^ . .. .11 UN Ml !■ 'll.CH 1 1 .. I Ml. l4| lllll. The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock Newt, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Newt P-O Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. J camouflage; woodpecker eggs deep within a cavity are protected by being out of sight. After 18 days, blind young emerge. Naked and without feathers, these young are little more than embryos. They emerge from the egg hungry and open their mouths at the sound of the . adult entering " the cavity with food. On the third day, the eyes open. Both parents,, feed the : young. The male carries most", of the responsibility for protection; he broods the young — cold-blooded at first — at night while the female sleeps nearby in her own private roosting cavity. Throughout nest life, the young are fed partially-digested berries and insects such as ants and beetles. The adults insert their long bills into the open mouths and vigorously ,;r:. •■-.■* •<* ■ pump food into the stomachs of the young, ’> Feeding continues long after the young leave the nest, and the family stays together until early autumn. Then the young are driven away and must seek territory far away from the home nest tree. In this way, the pileated woodpecker extends its range and results in population expansion, if endugh mature trees are available for feeding and nesting. Wood ducks commonly select abandoned pileated woodpecker excavations in sycamore trees along rivers for their nests. Owls also use these, along with white-footed mice, raccoons and flying squirrels. In 1842,- John James Audubon related the story of a pair of bluebirds that built a Notice 2000 Rappahannock County Vehicle Stickers are on sale at the Treasurer's Office. H Registration card or copy required before decal can be purchased. Personal property taxes must be paid prior to purchasing a sticker. Stickers must be displayed by April 17,2000. ■ ... . mm mrni.i ii ■ nest in a pileated woodpecker cavity that the big birds had used the previous nesting season. When the “log-cocks” returned and found their cavity occupied by nestling bluebirds, according to Audubon, they despite cries and reiterated attacks of the bluebirds ... took the young, not very gently, as you may imagine, and carried them, away . to some distance. ... the bluebird ' nest was disposed of, the hole cleaned and enlarged, and there they raised a brood.” Audubon ends the description with, “The nest, it is true, was originally their own.” Few predators are bold enough to seek a meal of eggs or young of the “log-cock.” The adults are vigorous in protecting the nest and have been know to attack and kill a black snake climbing the nest tree in search of a meal. Like all woodpeckers, the “log-cock” communicates through both drumming and vocalizations. One early writer described the call as “... A loud cackle, like loud, ringing, derisive laughter.” Most field guides comment “the call resembles that of a flicker.” If the listener is unfamiliar with the sound of the smaller woodpecker, that is not much help. The sound is like that of a ’ flicker, but much slower ana. decidedly louder. It can best be described as ' a series of low, almost guttural; sounds: “wuk-wuk-wuk,” rising and falling in pitch. Drumming is distinct and, consists of a rapid series cf* taps, almost like a drum rolfc! There are also irregular, ten** tative wounds made by peck** ing on hollow trees. One writ£ er ended his account of the* drumming as "... giving the; impression of a queer rhythm* beat upon an aboriginal' drum.* * The sound carries great! distances and serves to" announce to a listening female* the availability of the male as! a mate. Later it proclaims ter-' ritorial rights to other male pileated woodpeckers. 1 Whether called “log-cock,”; “great god woodpecker,”* pileated or “clown prince of the! woods,” life is made richer b£ the presence of this bird with great, bounding wing beats and the look of wildness in his eyes. The “log-cock’s” survival is a reminder of a vanished America. Write naturalist John Trott care of this newspaper: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va, 22747. School News - WCDS BY LORI FERREIRA Rappahannock News Contributing Writer • Wakefield Country Day School would like to invite t • Too Many Bilb • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures > fi J.. • .. , A, A.:" i > . - ' ■* {. w - otir new location in Culpeper 0 South Main Street, 3rd Floor from the Social Security Office) Jr' * _ ,v _/ ..J. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. • Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION /’nn'iding Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1075 rei 1* ■- ' %j£iPT interested families to join us at our Open House on Sunday, March 12, from 1-3 p.m. Teachers and students will 1 available to give tours and answer questions* Refreshments will be served. *, • Students returned to classes at Wakefield Country Day School refreshed oif Monday after a wonderful Winter Sports Week vacation. While Headmaster Michael Vargo chaperoned a group of WCDS skiers and snowboarders on a trip to Wintergreen Resort, southwest of Charlottesville, for four days of fun in the snow, teacher^ Diane Wood and Aney Massie* Hoehn, along with several parents, flew north to Quebec for dog sledding, snowshoeing and other snow recreation! All returned happy and rejuvef nated, ready for upcoming activities at WCDS. , • Our WCDS sports teams are off and running, preparing for our spring sports season. David Judd of Front Royal, will be coaching our girls’ soccer team and Matt Lynn of Castleton, will return as our boys’ lacrosse coach. We are looking forward to an exciting season!

Movie at The Theatre BY BILL YOUNG Rappahannock News Contributing Writer RAAC presents: to end the winter of 2000, a nonIrish film on St. Patrick’s Day, at The Theatre in Washington, March 17 at 8 ^p.m. a special treat, “The Best Man”. This debut from - filmmaker Malcoln D. Lee, - cousin of Spike, centers on a r group of old friends who unite in New York for a wedding. Says Lee “I wanted to do -a movie about friends who I are intelligent, have got .hangups, emotions, and they’re American. They just T happen to be black.” So, c; along comes “The Best Man” which opened in the fall of -1999, first in attendance, on a packed weekend; lovely, heartfelt, and funny. - These are people who * are beautiful, educated, moneyed and sophisticated. '• Filmed with an African American cast, it conveys a universal theme and may contribute to the hurdling of the racial barrier which often prevents equally good movies from being seen by diverse audiences. The movie is reminiscent of “The Big Chill”. One of the group has written a novel about their lives together, much of which they hadn’t known until someone reveals the book. They must deal with these things as the plot unfolds. The movie is happy to hear and pretty to look at. And, too, we will offer at 7:30 p.m. live, before the film, two talented sisters from Rappahannock High School, who will play piano and saxophone: Jami Gillis, last week’s Bland competition winner, will play her “best of the show”, composition, on the piano, and she and sister Wendy will play together. After the film, stay for snacks and discussion at the room next door. “The Best Man”: One hour and 58 minutes, rated R. Lions Club preparing for upcoming auction The Rappahannock County Lions are preparing for their annual auction. This year the event will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Once again, they are asking the community and surrounding neighbors for donations suitable for resale at this event. Gift certificates, antique furniture, working tools, collectible glassware, silver and gold jewelry and other merchandise you may wish to donate to this communityminded organization will be greatly appreciated. Sorry, no clothing, mattresses, non working appliances or food items can be accepted. The Lions Club returns the proceeds from this auction back into the community each year to help those who need it the most. One example is the Sight and Hearing Clinic held yearly at local schools where all students are screened for possible problems. Bill Payne will once again be the auctioneer. If you have something to donate call H.B. Wood at 9873301; Charlie Whorton at 9879217 or Jim Dellinger at 9879027. $2, U3H Offered by FRIENDS OF BILL CAMERON ' for the arrest and conviction of person or persons entering his 1 home on Saturday, Jan. 29 between the hours of 430 and 9-30 pjn. ITEMS TAKEN INCLUDED; Hams, side meat, steaks, canned goods, groceries in addition to electric fishing reel, 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 be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law. + * ★ * * * CAFE 11763 Lee Hwy., Sperryville. Vfi Thursday 3/9: OPEN MIC Sponsored by Oath CD Friday 3/10 Loan & Moan Saturday 3/11 Tho Hula Monitors /vw>w\ NOW OPEN Thursday - Sanday 5:30 to doting Family Dining & Fbm Mask I 540-9873162 * www.btuamooncafe.com jy s o H o x . LAUNDROMAT^ Now Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATED AT MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET MILE WEST OF SPERRYVILLE 987-9100 Don’t take your wash anywhere else! O 1 ; Tack House Kitchen & Creamery Nov Open for Ita Season. ?r . V* f ..' Cheeses are made daily & will be sold at • Rucker Farm Every Day From 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Located off 66 West on Qoute 647 14 miles on the right towards Flint Hill, VA For more information call Lindsay & Heidi Eastham 540675-3444 RESPECT THE EARTH RECYCLE! Author of new book to address Civil War Round Table The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will meet Tuesday, March 14 to hear a Virginia historian discuss the Battle of Fredericksburg, which found Irish soldiers from the North and South facing each other in deadly combat. Kelly J. O’Grady, a historian with the National Park Service, will speak on “The Irish Victory at Fredericksburg” at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop in the historic village of Sperryville. The speaker is the author of a new book “Clear the Confederate Way!” which examines the important role that the Irish played in the South and in the Confederate army of General Robert E. Lee. Thousands of Irish immip-ants, new to America, fought in the Civil War on both sides, and directly fought each other in battle in numerous engagements, notably at the Battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862. Jim Gannon, president of the Civil War Round Table, said Mr. O’Grady’s talk “is a particularly appropriate one coming just as we prepare to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day” on Friday, March 17. The book shop is featuring books on Ireland and the Irish in the month of March. Those who wish to reserve a copy of Mr. O’Grady’s new book for him to sign should call the book shop at 987-8444. The program is open to the public, but those who are not members of the Round Table should call for reservations, as space is limited. Coffee and dessert will be served at 7 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30. Sheriff s office investigating assault By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the assault on a Viewtown woman that was reported to have occurred at her home on Feb. 29 at about 4:15 p.m. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, the woman received serious injuries in the attack, including a large laceration on her head. She was struck with a blunt instrument, possibly some sort of club. The motive for the attack is unclear, said Sherertz, since there was no sexual assault, and nothing was taken from the woman. “At this time, we’re treating this case as a straight felonious assault,” said Sherertz. According to relatives, the woman is in her mid-to late-20s. Her home is located at the end of a long, private road in the Battle Mountain area west of Amissville. The person committing the attack was reported to have come out of the woods behind the prbperty, and to have returned to woods after committing the assault. Two vehicles — which may or may not have been involved in the incident — were seen in the area of Rt. 640 between Route 729 and U. S. 211 at the time of the attack. One is described as a gray or darkcolored mid-‘80 or early “90s Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera or Pontiac 6000 midsized 4-door sedan; the other as a white, 2-door Ford Explorer with blacked-out windows and Harley-Davidson stickers on it. Sheriff’s Office investigators are , „ interested in speaking with anyone who I may any have information about the vehicles. The incident is being investigated by Lt. David Sollesbee. Theft reported A burglary at the Virginia Department of Transportation lot in Amissville was reported to the Sheriff’s Office on March 3. There was no sign of forced entry at the lot, but a computer was reported stolen. The theft occurred during the night of March 2 or early morning of March 3, according to Sheriff Sherertz. Nothing else was reported missing. Dep. Mark Currence is investigating the crime. The family of Mrs. Mayanna Atkins thanks everyone for the expressions of sympathy and concern shown to them. The calls, cards, flowers and visits mean so much during this time. God bless every one of you. RECYCLE Wakefield Country Day School At Huntly Pre-School through 12th Grade .wm.mm 1 ———— “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. Breeden's Plant House 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 1.5 miles. • 11 12695-A Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 -* , 540-987-8763 i Located in the Old Hampton Inn J Spring flowers have arrived! ’ Crocus, Daffodils, Tulips, Hyacinths > and more. 1 Stop by for all your gift giving needs. ‘ Dish gardens, balloons, i greeting cards and country crafts. 1 Remember to stop by and register ' ■ for our Springtime Gift Basket which will be drawn on April 22. PUBLIC HEARING The Town Council of The Plains will hold a public hearing on March ZO, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at The Plains Fire Station located at 4260 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains to solicit public input on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development on the Adams Lane/Forest Avenue Housing Rehabilitation Project. Residents of the project area are encouraged to attend. The draft CDBG application will be presented for comment along with information on projected beneficiaries, number of low and moderate income residents to benefit from the project, and plans to minimize displacement. Citizens will also be given an opportunity to comment on The Plains' past use of CDBG funds. A fact sheet on the proposed project and the draft application is available at the RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission, 420 Southridge Parkway, Suite 106, Culpeper, VA 22701. Anyone with questions or comments may contact the Town Mayor at the following number during normal business hours: Mayor, Blakeney Gallagher - 540-364-6174. For additional information, please contact Gary F. Christie, Executive Director, Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission 540-829-7450

4-H events Left, the 4-H Electricity Club learns how to identify electrical problems in the wiring of a house at their February meeting. Clarence Lewis of tbe Rappahannock Electric Cooperative taught 4-Her’s how to recognize problems in a breaker box. Below, the Rappahannock County 4-H Cloverbud Club enjoyed an educational field trip to the Rappahannock National Bank. Pictured is Mike Leake, . Executive Vice President and CEO, giving Cloverbud members information on banking. 4H members learned how change is counted on a machine and how the bank loans money. If you are interested in joining the 4-H Electricity Club, Cloverbuds or any of the exciting clubs offered through 4-H, call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Photos courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE .......... .........—I... ■■■.■■■■■■■■■■ Announcing our new location in Culpeper.., 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) ..-.. .........-. .:...sk::' . Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Pmviding Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 fei "m Grades PreK-12 Wednesday, March 8 • 8:15 AM to 10:30 AM __ Come Visit Highland School Where: where it is OK to : — Academic Success Study and Excel Positive Self-Esteem Wih ■ Leadership Athletics Stability are the Rule, not the Exception! Highland School 597 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-1221 • Fax: 540-347-5860 E-mail: admin@highland-school.org • Web: http://www.highland-school.org Julie Portman’s dream BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Julie Portman had a dream a few years back. It didn’t make much sense at the time, but it was compelling for that and for the fact that it was clearly a message— though one of unknown origin and of nebulous intent. What was certain was that the dream provided a clue in the form of a title, Three Roses, and that that title belonged to a play yet to be written. Ms. Portman took the only course possible for a woman of her imagination and drive; she began to write the play, Three Roses, knowing neither where it would go nor what it was about. Fortuity played its hand though, and brought Julie Portman a woman who had the answer: Three Roses was to be a drama about the lives of three women who had faced and survived violence, and who had been transformed as a result. The dream so powerful began to shape into a reality. The woman who knew also led Ms. Portman to the others, and the Three Roses was no longer just a dream. The play that was fashioned speaks of the violence done to these three woman, to their methods of contending, to the wisdom that results. The play somehow blends Julie Portman’s dream with the truths of such injustices, and with the strengths that are bom from the encounters by these three roses. A Cambodian who survived the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge; an American anthropologist who exhumes and confronts abuse suffered in her childhood; a child of the projects who grows beyond the afflictions of circumstance and of her body to emerge whole and healthy—these are the three roses, and their story and that of the dream are presented in a full length drama written by Julie Portman and directed by Leslie Jacobson, the Artistic Director of Photo courtesy of Julie Portman Julie Portman Horizons Theatre in Washington, D.C. Music for the Three Roses was written by Ms. Portman’s husband, Paul Reisler, in collaboration with Angela Kaset, Tom Prasada-Rao, and Beth Neilson Chapman, and will be performed by Paul Reisler. The music, said Ms. Portman, “is an integral part of the drama” and, from my brief preview, foreshadows an intense and emotional journey into the lives of those three woman and the dream that will bring us to them. Lighting design and technical direction for this premier of a true event is through the wizardry of Fred Brumbach. There will be two performances of Three Roses at the Ki Theatre on Friday, March 24 and on Saturday, March 25, though the Saturday performance may be sold out by press time. Tickets are $15, and are available at Rae’s Place in Sperryville, at Talk of the Town in Washington, and By mail from the Ki Theatre at P.O. Box 203, Washington, VA 22747 (enclose a check and specify performance date desired). Julie Portman said that her challenge is “to find a way to tell this story so that people will listen.” I expect that otir challenge will be to find a way back to our other realities after listening to (and seeing) this story. WCDS Auction set for March 31 a wide variety of offerings slated Wakefield Country Day School invites the community to attend its fund raising auction on March 31 at Fauquier Springs Country Club in Warrenton. Over 150 items have been collected from parents, students and friends of the school for the event. The evening begins with the silent auction from 6:30-8 p.m. Dinner follows at 8 with music by talented WCDS parents Tbm and Lorraine Espinola, and a live auction of about 20 items follows at 9 p.m. Dinner reservations are $25 per person and can be made by calling the school at 635-8555. Auction items range in price from $15 to $2,400 from ordinary items such as groceries and gasoline, to extraordinary items such as imported rugs and jewelry. Some of the many items collected include dinner for two at The Inn in Little Washington, a Persian rug from R.H. Ballard in Washington, a hand made quilt by a WCDS grandparent, brunch and dinner at many area restaurants, a Chinese hand-hooked rug from Edgar Snowden Ltd. in Old Town Warrenton, uncirculated American eagle 2000 silver dollars, a farm house table, an antique oak and glass display cabinet, and a set of sterling silver salad forks. Also available are a box for six at the Upperville Horse Show June 5-11, Members Hill .passes to the Virginia Gold Cup May 6, passes for Old Dominion’s Point to Point, theatre, movie and sports events passes, weekend accommodations including meals in Quebec, Canada, a week in Crested Butte, Colo., an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol by Senator John Warner, Presidential cuff links engraved with Ronald Reagan’s signature, a family portrait by local professional photogra Photo courtesy of Joyce Hunt A BEAUTY: This 6’ x 9’ Persian rug to be sold at the auction for Wakefield Country Day School on March 31, may be viewed in advance at the R.H. Ballard Gallery on Main Street in Washington. pner and WCDS parent John Bechtotd, and works from maty local artists including a hand tinted photograph by Peter Garon and a piece from Washington artist Tanya Richey. Other artists represented include *P. Buckley Moss, SaJ-a Schneidman, Geneva Welch, Tom Mullany, potters, glass blowefs, photographers and watercolorist. ] Door prizes will t>e given away including a Virginia Tech football tee shirt signed by freshman quarterback Michael Vick, named ESPY’s college athlete of the year.^A complete list of items offered will be available at the school office after March 29Auction co-chair Joyce Hunt said, “We would like to thank the community for so generously supporting this evept through donations of items and services froim your businesses, as well as your artwork and personal contributions. We invite yOu to join us on March §1 for what promises Ao be a very enjoyatDe evening.” - * For dinner reservations and information, call Wakefield Country Day School at 635-8555.

■ r; I.A.M......! Photo courtesy of Joyce Hunt JhIRD PLACE WINNERS: WCDS girls junior varsity basketball team captured third place in the CBelaney Conference. Front row, left to right, Whitney Matthews, Maureen Dale, Katie Guiffre, .^Rachael Marx and coaching assistant Brittany Hammelman. Top row, left to right, Coach '•Courtney Beeton, Natalie Miller, Mary Sullivan, Lacey Judd, Mandee Judd, Jordan Hammelman and Coach Jim Dale. WCDS girls basketball finishes third The girls basketball season at Wakefield Country Day ^School came to a very successfill conclusion after a loss to perennial power house Fredericksburg Christian Academy for a third place fin'.ish in the challenging Delaney ; Athletic Conference. The season included three wins against "rival Wakefield, Inc., Marshall and the first playoff victory in • WCDS girls basketball history. • ► The team was led by outstanding ninth grader • Maureen Dale of Luray who .scored over 250 points and „ established her all around game for years to come; ninth grader Mandee Judd of Front Royal, one of the most talented female athletes in the school’s history, spearheaded an unrelenting defense that often held opponents, scoreless for an entire quarter; and ninth grader Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill, a first year starter proved to be a ferocious rebounder at both ends of the court. As the season began the ' athletic department decided to play a junior varsity schedule instead of a less challenging junior high school schedule despite only three ninth graders and six seventh graders on the girls team. The schedule included games against Varsity teams from Highland School, Calvary Temple and Quantico High School. The result was a school record number of wins in a season by an enthusiastic team of over achievers. Coach Jim Dale said, “Our effort was superb! The support of our fans was heartening. I think that this team will use the lesson of this season and mature into a strong contender for the Delaney girls varsity title in two or three years. Our team will play age appropriate junior varsity next year and we expect to turn this year’s close losses into double digit wins.” from concept to full bloom .^Southern I I xposune yrjen and Undtcapa Aoaigp i Greenway Vista i Farm & Nursery* LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Qm A Lk. 1 c .»pt; pl.MV-T Y pi. It M 1* t - »I i ■ ll • Ill v . i'i I * *.«f ri»< • *. *•»■ !i t •%» *f u | i( j■.f«• ni•. t * ,i t . il, U; j I m . * t"»i if *f !'»*,?if'iVV^ 5+0-557-15+5 or5+o-+57-?296 S77-50+-?2+6 (toll free) 1 Accent a spring with stylish handbags and minlbags from a favorite designer name. The 'Wind Down' collection In soft straw with contrasting leather-look trim. SUng handbag. $68. Hobo. $65. East/west flap handbag. $55. Top-zip mlnlbag. $32. Flap minibag. $32 , fum WARRENTON CENTER • WARKTNTON, VA • (540) J47-1U20 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA « (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 Basketball season completed BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Varsity boys basketball team season, came to an abrupt end on Wednesday night. The team had traveled to Luray, to face the Bulldogs in the first round of regional play. Luray was seeded number one, since they had won their district title, and also Shenandoah County Tournament champs. Rapp knew it would be a tough task facing the Bulldogs who had a 22-2 record. The atmosphere was great for a high school game, the gym was packed with enthusiastic fans from both schools. Luray got on the scoreboard first, but Rapp answered right back with buckets by Ervin Phillips and Daniel Settle. Luray outscored Rapp in the first quarter 23-13. The Panthers tried to stay close in the second, but the Bulldogs went on a run to take the lead at the half 44-33. Ervin, Daniel and Mark Whorton hit some key three pointers in the second half, but it was not enough. Luray won the game 87-67, and advanced to the next round of regional play. Ervin led the team in scoring with 29 points, Daniel added 16 and Mark came off the bench and added seven. B.J. Christian, Alex Baumgardner and Daniel Settle led the team in rebounding. Even though thle team started off slow in the early part of the season, th;e guys really picked it up in the second half, and ended the season on an up note. Congratulations to thie team on their fifth straight regional appearance! Newbill Miller of Washington dud Brooke and Ann Miller, also of Washington own 11 and two bulls, respectively listed in the 2000 Spring Sire Evaluation Report published by the American Angus g Association which is headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo. Issued in both the spring and fall, the new report features the latest performance information available on 4,720 sires. “The American Angus Association has the most complete and comprehensive beef cattle database in the world,” says John 5 Crouch, American Angus Association director of performance programs. "Of the sires listed in the main report, 62 percent have expected progeny differences (EPDs) for car........ cass traits, which should assist cattlemen in choosing genetics that will produce a more consistent, higher quality beef product.” EPDs are generated from performance 1 data submitted by breeders through the j Angus Herd Improvement Records program. % \ Traits in which EPDs are available i: include birth weight, weaning weight, milk, u yearling weight and height, mature daughter weight and height, and scrotal circum- < ference, as well as carcass traits including carcass weight, marbling, rib eye area, external fat thickness and percent retail product. 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--ftappatjannocfe Jtetoa!— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Carl Ebom, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 GY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year ejsewhere 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-maH: RappNewsOtlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m„ Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2000 Our View A new option Our county is rich in retired professionals. They could teach our kids. Like many communities, Rappahannock County faces a continuing shortage of teachers. The available pay scale, competition from larger school systems nearby and difficulty attracting recent college graduates to live in our unique, rural environment all contribute to this situation. One recent piece of legislation that recently made it through the Virginia General Assembly this session offers some help. Senate Bill 113, patroned by our friend, Sen. Russ Potts (R-Winchester), has been passed by the Senate and is currently going through the House. Actually an amendment to the Code of Virginia, SB 113 “establishes a mechanism for local boards to issue five-year local teacher licenses.” The effect of this bill is to establish a program by which localities could recruit qualified retirees and other experienced persons who may not have formal teaching education to become “probationary” teachers in the local school systems. With the large number of retired military and corporate leaders living in our community, we may be able to tap an untried resource. These folks obviously “know their stuff,” and many are already proven motivators. Of course, there are many checks-and-balances before even the most qualified former engineer could teach math, or a retired medical professional could walk into his or her first biology class. In addition to the required background checks, an applicant must pass a professional teacher’s examination prescribed by the State Board of Education. Also, additional training in classroom instruction and how to deal with special students’ needs must be completed before the first day in class. ; SB 113 is unique in that additional requirements come into play over the next five years — adding new Communications skills, involvement with the Standards of Learning, and increased technical proficiency to what the probationary teacher must master. Persons who choose to take this path can only serve as probationary teachers for a total of five years; at that point, they must apply for a regular teaching license from the Board of Education, or drop put of the program. Would this work here? It certainly warrants our Serious consideration. Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of John Norman Corey Verrill, beside the project that he designed and constructed in his welding class at George Washington Can/er Piedmont Technical Education Center. Corey is also a student at Rappahannock County High School. Some of the materials needed for his project were donated by local businesses. The backhoe is installed at the Rappahannock Park and Corey hopes that many children will enjoy it. Tha„ks extended for^. ou*'ng encouragement When I first joined Boy Scouts, Mr. Paul Nichols was my Scoutmaster. He always made us feel good about being in Scouts. He loved to go on campouts with us and told us all his jokes and stories. Every time we were with him, we had a good time. He was a man that everyone looked up to. Scouting has taught me a lot of things. I will never forget about being in Scouts. It is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. You get to go to different places that if you wasn’t in Scouts, you might not ever get to go there. It will help you in the future to go to college or just to help you on your job. I think everyone should think about being in Scouts. Now I would like to thank everyone that has helped me to get to my Eagle. I like to thank my family for letting me be in Scouts and taking me to all the Scout meetings and for pushing me to get my Eagle. Mr. Ralston, for being my Scoutmaster for many years and for helping me over the years to get to Eagle and hopefully in the future to get my palms. Mr. Kirkpatrick, for helping me write up my Eagle Proposal - and pushing me to get it finished. . “ Mr. Longyear, for helping me make sure my Eagle Proposal" . was good enough to send in and for helping me with my mept ^ badges. ~ , 1, Mr. Cairns, for helping me with the project and also helping me get to the rank of Eagle. o Col. Dickey, for letting us use his land and pool for some of our campouts and the camporee we held. -;: I would also like to thank all the Scouts and friends that helped on my project. , , - Phillip Thomas Sperryville (Editor’s note: Troop 36 Court of Honor was held Feb. 19 at Washington Volunteer Fire Hall. Eagle Scout Phillip Thomas , and Matthew Wolfe received their awards. Family, friends, scouts and scout leaders attended the celebration.) Responding to Rappahannock Hunt opinion piece I am writing in response to Gerald Ochs' opinion regarding the current state of the Rappahannock Hunt. As the old saying goes, opinions are like a certain part of the anatomy, “everybody’s got one.” He’s certainly entitled to his, no matter how biased, distorted and misleading it might be. In fairness to the readers, however, he should have prefaced his piece with a statement mentioning who his landlord happens to be. If ruffling the other hunt members feathers was his desire, then, Mr. Ochs has gotten his wish. This brings another old saying to mind, “Be careful what you wish for.” In order for the Thornton Hill group to remain viable, one of two things has to happen. Either the members re-elect Mr. LeHew as joint master or the members vote to allow the Thornton Hill Hounds to remain in Rappahannock Hunt territory as an unrecognized “farmers pack.” Either way, support of the majority of the members would be required. Shame on Mr. Ochs for alienating the remainder of Master Lehew’s supporters and sympathizers. If Mr. Ochs had done his research properly, he would have enlightened the readers with the fact that the Masters of Foxhounds Association will not sanction two hunts in the same territory. In closing, I think it’s a sad day when people who were once your friends and allies feel compelled to resort to dirty tricks, conspiracy theories, negative cam paign tactics and shoddy journalism to win at all costs. Signed, a member who does not live in Culpeper. ., , Carol Quaintance r lint mu Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO March 9,1950 Fresh paint is going on the Amoco filling station at Washington, formerly the Lee Highway Garage, to have this business re-opened March 15, according to a statement made yesterday. The business is to be opened by Ernest Dupree, a resident of Florida for the past/year. An advertisement appeared ai>nouncing that Miss Elizabeth Racer is now a beautician at Watts Beauty Parlor in Washington. M^ss Racer graduated Feb. 24, 1950 from Vocational Beauty School, Greensboro, N.C. and is well qualified in all the latest styles of hair styling, permanent waves and scalp care. Just dial: Washington 2371. Red Cross workers and district goals in the 1950 Red Cross drive have been announced. Ibtal goal for Rappahannock chapter is $625 and Rev. M.E. Sliger is fund raising chairman. •Three Boy Scout patrols of the Rappahannock Boy Scout .Troop have been organized in the county. Due to the problems of transportation, it was decided to have troops located M Sperryville with Rev. A. Paul Thompson as director; Gerald Hicks and D.C. Link as directors at Washington; and Paul L. Miller, C.B. Wood and Rev. Norman J. Flythe as leaders at Flint Hill. Mrs. Gilbert Updike has been appointed local chairman for .the town of Washington in the cancer drive to begin April 1. 25 YEARS AGO March 13, 1975 ‘A magazine sales campaign has recently been completed at the local elementary school and three high salesmen have been announced. In first place was Lindsay Eastham; Harvey Gordon is second and Craig Smoot was third. These boys were especially recognized for their extensive efforts in the campaign which went over the goal. Andy Nichols will be among the handsome models in Saturday’s fashion show scheduled for 2 p.m. at Rappahannock County Elementary School under the sponsorship of Rappahannock Woman’s Club. Hello America was the theme of the SCA division meeting held Tuesday at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Portraying a skit, “Daisey Belle” were Johanna Day, Gary Leake, Donna Gore, Ivan Deal, Belinda Burke and Chet Fannon. Warren County schools joined Rappahannock for the meeting. 10 YEARS AGO March 8,1990 County Clerk Diane Bruce will speak to the Rappahannock County Historical Society about county records as the foundation of the history of the county. She will talk about the various types of records available at the Clerk’s Office, as well as how to find your way around the office and how the records and files may be useful in various types of research. The meeting will be held March 18. Following months of speculation that a full slate of candidates for Washington’s Town Council would not file by Tuesday’s deadline, a total of 11 residents declared their candidacies for the May 1 election. Residents stopping for a refreshing drink at the popular spring on U.S. 211 just below the Skyline Drive last week found a new addition at the ancient stone spring box: Large red and white signs stating “Notice, Contaminated Water, Do Not Drink.” The signs have brought a flurry of telephone calls to the National Park Service headquarters in Luray, which referred inquires to the Rappahannock County Health Department. -COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND »*» M»T»tcw-*re» (mm uw uum xw7»’m HORACE ;TiU2£RS Ikbinoefo OUT-OF-THEATTIC: This 41-page hard J cover book was1 a Directory of Rappahannock County in 189798. It was founct in Culpeper on the floor of the attic in the house where Mr. R.F. Bootoru lived. The book; contains an ad for furniture from his store. Mrs. Booton was H.B. Winfrey’s sister, therefore, his wife, M.H. Winfrey fell heir to this treasure She donated it to Ruby Jenkim for the First Washington Museum on Feb. 24,1981. Book courtesy of FirsJ Washington Museum

In appreciation for and celebration of the life of Ruby Jenkins “Ruby V. Jenkins of Washington passed away...." That’s all she wanted the newspaper to say. ! In instructions typed out by Rpby more than a year ago, she told her family (sister Mary and nephew Ron) what her obituary and her burial services were to be. And, as only Ruby would do, she had the writing notarized. Tliat would make it binding, leaving nothing to chance or second guessing. But, there is so much more about Ruby Jenkins that should be said on her passing. So, with the consent of Mary and in the face of that stern visage of disapproval that we got from Ruby frpm time to time when we were doing something contrary to what she expected, we want to share at least some small part of who was this Rappahannock hero. > Ruby was first and always a lady. Quiet, thoughtful, quick and bright, a Virginian, Rappahannocker and Washingtonian through and through, she was a very private lady. And, most likely, that was why she thought all we needed to know about her was that she had left us. But, it was what she left with us, after a lifetime devoted to Washington and Rappahannock, that fills our hearts and thoughts at this time with the knowledge that we are unlikely to ever see again the likes of Ruby Jenkins. Ruby lived all her life at the corner of Main and Porter Streets and thought that quite satisfactory. She traveled some in earlier years, but she loved being home more than being any other place she could imagine. When she took up a task, she stayed with it, did her best and enjoyed the challenges and relished the accomplishments. If she put the task down it was only because it was finished. That was the hallmark of her life. * ^-Oust out of her teens in 1939, Ruby began a job as sec retary at the county extension office. When she retired 41 years later, her tenure at the office had encompassed that of three county extension agents, seven assistant agents and 18 home agents assigned to the county office. The agent at the time of her retirement, Rap Owings, recalled how, in addition to her secretarial responsibilities, Ruby *had been I involved in obtaining the donation of the land on which the county recreation center was built and had been responsible for securing substantial donations for the building of the 4H center near Front Royal. Mk White working at the ■[ extension office, Ruby found W the time and energy to join the \ all-woman ticket in the 1950 M gentle takeover of the A Washington Town govern- M ment and served as Clerk flp for the town while on the Town Council. w She pitched in to keep the campaign promise to clean up the Town, painting old barrels and drums for trash containers, sweeping the streets and overseeing a horse-and-buggy trash collector making rounds around the town. It was during this time that Ruby came up with the idea to transplant the wild white and pink dogwoods that covered the hillsides around the town to bring the beauty of the dogwoods to the streets and yards of Washington. Unable to talk her - Pr their way - out of it, the men at the extension office found themselves digging wild dogwoods and bringing them to the front porch of the extension office (now the office of the County Administrator) where they were given away free to anyone who would plant them. As more and more residents sought to participate in this early beautification program, Ruby arranged to get dogwoods from nurseries to sell at a nominal price to residents. As a result of her effort, thousands of dogwoods were planted all around the town and in the county. When you see an older dogwood tree in Washington, most likely it’s one of Ruby’s. One day in 1947 while at the extension office, Ruby was approached by a gentleman she had never met. He pointed his f i n - g e r A at her and announced that Ruby was to be his one-person rep- j resentative in the county for A his business affairs. It was Charles Marsh, the owner fr Of extensive land holdings W in the county, including Jessamine Hill Farm, who had learned of Ruby's reputation for reliability and integrity. So Ruby took up another task, from that day until just a few weeks before her death. Earlier this year, the last of those landholdings was sold by a foundation established by Charles Marsh. A visitor from the Foundation was to call on Ruby at her home the weekend she was admitted to the hospital. Upon learning that Ruby was in the hospital, the visitor went to Warrenton instead, bringing a framed Certificate of Appreciation and cash award from the Foundation commemo U' Letters No to school voucher system Let me be as brief as possible. Parents already have a choice, public schools or anywhere else, at their own expense. When it comes to spending the public’s tax money, every taxpayer should have a say. This voucher plan is just another private interest group, belly up to the tax trough, trying to pig out on my tax dollars. It happens every day. The worst thing about vouchers is the wanton disregard for our nations almost sacrosanct division between church and state. Vouchers end result, if there is going to be any accountability (in it’s fiscal sense) for those tax dollars, must be a government intrusion into the affairs of religious organizations and a plundering of our public schools. I vote no. Bill Tieckelmann Washington New Zealand journey enlightening On Feb. 1, William Sharp and I journeyed to New Zealand to attend a meeting of the International Dwarf Fruit Tree Association held at Napier in the center of apple and grape growing country. The population is some three to four million, ten percent of whom are native Maoris who have maintained their culture to a large degree. The climate is sub-tropical in the North Island and temperate in South Island, indeed much like Mexico City. The industries are tourism, fruit growing, sheep (many sheep), coal and oil as well as fisheries. About 40 percent of the people are in agriculture. Tourist prices are surprisingly fair and there is much to see and do, most of it outdoors. The cities are spic and span, more so than any I have ever seen. Particularly Christ Church with the classic River Avon running right through the center of town. The Southwest end of the South Island is in a class by itself, scenery (the Southern Alps), and sports (skiing, aquatics of all sorts) abound. In the Antarctic Museum at Christ Church a disturbing theme is revealed. It seems the ozone barrier is being depleted, permitting more sunlight to play on the Antarctic Ice Cap. One can only wonder how far this process will proceed. George H. Sharp Washington rating Ruby’s more than 50 years of service. Prior to the sale of its last 50-acre parcel, the Foundation placed the land and small house under a scenic and conservation easement, protecting forever a part of the natural beauty of Ruby’s beloved Rappahannock. After leaving i the extension office in 1980, Ruby devoted herself to her first love, the preservation of the heritage of Rappahannock. A lifetime of collecting anything and everything that was a part of Rappahannock history was threatening to crowd Ruby and her family out of their house. The idea of ceasing her collecting never crossed her mind, so, instead, beginning in the 1970s Ruby set about to transform the one-story remainder of the old Clark Tavern, owned by her family and just across the street from the Jenkins house, into First Washington’s Museum. A second transformation was beginning, as well, that of this private lady to our only home-grown national celebrity. Ruby’s one-woman collection of Rappahannock memorabilia, filling to overflowing the three-room museum, together with the dignified demeanor of its curator, tour guide, docent and sole fundraiser brought national press attention to Ruby and to her home town. There were countless national magazine stories about Ruby and her museum, television coverage, and the Associated Press circulated a wire story nationwide (which brought a visitor all the way from Florida, Ruby would recall, just to see the museum, after which she got back in her car and drove back to Florida). But, none of this turned the head of our home-grown ^ celebrity, who remained the same quiet and private person she had always been. You never heard Ruby say "look what I have done" and she had little patience with those who did. Self praise was a stranger to Ruby; her accomplishments spoke for her. Ruby did not suffer fools gladly nor did she ever call a spade a "garden implement.” You need never wonder what Ruby thought of something you had said or done that maybe you shouldn't have. Given the opportunity, she would tell you. And, she never put folks in categories. She would have no part of the bom here/come here stuff. For as much as she cherished heritage and history, she took pleasure from appropriate change and new people. That was reflected in her manner in welcoming visitors to her museum and visitors responded accordingly. A first visitor, stopping in out of curiosity would return again and again, as much to visit with Ruby as to view the museum exhibits. Countless one-time visitors became regular correspondents with Ruby and contributors to the museum. It was a special day for Ruby when a museum visitor from one of the western states signed her guest registry; she had now had visitors from every one of the 50 states. And 24 foreign countries, she would be quick to add. She attributed her success in registering visitors from all \ over the country and the world ; with the success of The Inn at ; Little Washington, whose own- ; ers included the museum on its i itinerary for guests, though oth- \ < ers would say it was Ruby’s | ! museum that brought many to ! ! Washington. And, with a special ! ! sparkle in her eye, she would J i tell you about the special gifts \ * left by museum visitors in the lit- | tie wicker basket by the exit j door, the source, along with her { own personal funds, for meeting ; the costs of keeping the muse- I um doors open. ! Ruby loved Washington, ! Rappahannock and Virginia,* probably in that order. j She loved her sister Mary, ; with whom she shared a life- • time. She liked curly Magnolia } leaves, boxwood, any flower with J a white blossom, the vista of the j mountains outside her window, \ and cherry tomatoes. She dis- | liked shirkers afraid of hard work, self praise, anyone in town with a personal agenda, and hearing her home town referred to as Little Washington. She much preferred First Washington, as in the name of her museum, if, she thought, anyone could possibly confuse" such a special place with any of the other 27 towns and 31 courv ties named Washington. Ruby V. Jenkins of, Washington passed away. o There was - and is - so mucfT more to say. Yet, no matter how much you' say, the spirit of this special person remains elusive, like a butterfly that cannot be caught in! your net. So, a few weeks from now, as spring once again bursts forth in the hills and hollows, the streets of Washington, the’ square at the Courthouse, and all over Rappahannock with the' whites and pinks of thousands of dogwood blossoms, remem-, ber, and say a quiet “thank you,. Ruby." And, if the doors to the j First Washington's Museum are, opened again, go visit your Rappahannock heritage, remember, and put something extra in the little wicker basket by the door when you leave. Friends of Ruby Jenkins' Washington, Vs. Increase S-iS'S's: '*' *> % , , Knowledge Technical Savvy Marketability Job Satisfaction Problem-Solving Interpersonal Skills Enroll now in a two-year MBA program from the Harry F. Byrd, Jr School of Business at Shenandoah University and put your career on the fast track. Enjoy convenient evening classes while earning a graduate certificate in Information Systems and ComputerTechnology, Health Care Management or Public Management Tuition fellowships are available for part-time MBA students. Degree Completion candidates can earn a Bachelor of Management degree with a minor in Information Systems and ComputerTechnology. A convenient 24-month weekend schedule features Friday evening and Saturday classes on alternating weeks. Financial aid available. 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• ft I Board From Page A1 event, noting that it will be “a big farmer’s day” with organic food sales and exhibits, and that “there should be plenty to see this year—like twenty years ago, it will be a major county celebration.” Bryant Lee will attend the next meeting of the RAAC Fourth of July Committee (6:30 p.m. on March 22 at the , library) and will report back to | the Board of Supervisors. Trash Free Rappahannock • ’ John Kiser of Trash Free Rappahannock spoke to the board of the prospective redirection of TFR’s thrust. “Rather than paying people to pick up trash,” he said, “use the new resources brought jElbout by Peter Luke—the court system—and Pete Estes—VDOT. | The new system that John J Kiser and Buck Payne enviJ Sion for keeping [ Rappahannock trash-free | would involve the use of disj trict-by-district volunteers to • supervise those youthful i offenders provided by the court to work off their community service sentences. Under this plan, each Supervisor would identify a district contact person, who would volunteer to coordinate efforts in his district for one Saturday each spring. The plan calls for a minimum of four volunteers per district, and shows a preliminary clean-up schedule commencing on March 25 in Woodville, and moving to Sperryville on April 1, Washington on April 8, Flint Hill on April 15, and ending in Amissvi’.le on April 22. Contacts for additional information on TFR 2000 are John Kiser (987-8445), Buck Payne (987-8303) and Jeff Light for the Lions Club. Roof repairs a go Assistant Schools Superintendent Mary Ann Biggs revisited the subject of high school roof repairs raised last month by Superintendent Dr. David Gangel. She reminded the board that a quotation had been received from the school addition contractor, Miller Brothers, for the repair of the last roof section in the current phase, and that the quote received was significantly lower than costs for earlier comparable jobs. Miller Brothers quote of $31,712 is some $20,000 lower than what might be expected based upon those earlier efforts, but they require a decision by April 1 of this year. County Administrator John McCarthy suggested that thefunds for the roof repair could be taken from anticipated surplus on the ballfield project. Chairman Pete Estes asked about the possibility of using school surplus funds for the repair, but Mrs. Biggs said that that had not been discussed, and school administration did not yet know what this year’s surplus might be. After further discussion Supervisor Welch moved to approve the roof repair, but to delay a decision on the source of the funds until the level of the school budget surplus can be assessed. Mrs. Biggs also mentioned that the school board is looking at a policy whereby the school system would provide tuition-free education for the children of out-of-county teachers. She notedthat this would be an aid to attracting teachers in a tight labor market. The board discussed this proposal but moved, by a vote of three to two, to retain the existing policy wherein tuition-free education can not be provided. Other activities • The Board discussed and tabled indefinitely the development of a dog barking ordinance. • Administrator McCarthy updated the Board on E911 system developments, noting that Bell Atlantic agreed to provide Sprint with database updates, and Sprint will provide them in turn to Rappahannock for E911 system maintenance. • Administrator McCarthy reported that a new Ford F150 was ordered from Winchester Ford for use as an animal control vehicle. Delivery is expected before the end of April. • Mr. McCarthy also reported on ballfield progress, noting that the contract is approximately 66 percent complete and $117,000 has been obligated so far. He said that he expects that the excavating contractor will be finished within two weeks. The provision of electrical service and well drilling are two major items of work remaining. 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Celebration of Pi Day nears By Archimedes Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Pi Day is rolling around again and certain people in Rappahannock County are gearing up to celebrate it. Mark it on your calendar. March 14, at 1:59 p.m. That’s the third month, 14th day, at 1:59 p.m. or 3.14159. The county has been secretly celebrating Pi Day for well over 100 years. Legend has it that a farmer named Waldo, in Old Waldo Hollow, drew a large crop circle with his plow on his land back in 1882. This was the first known instance in the world of anyone celebrating Pi Day. No one knows where Old Waldo Hollow is, let along Waldo. Last year, there was a brief mention on a local web-site of Rappahannock County celebrating Pi Day. Supposedly, many people started eating a pizza on March 14 at exactly 1:59 p.m. VDOT also constructed another traffic circle deep in the woods, with no other roads leading into it or out of it. VDOT has its Six-Year Plan, but it is a little known fact that VDOT also has a 3.14159-Year Plan. This plan uses money for Rappahannock County that is accumulated in a special VDOT Pi Day account. When VDOT rounds off its other budget figures, the round-off amounts go into this special Rappahannock County Pi Day account for unwanted traffic circles deep in the woods. We have 11 of them so far. Sic Transit Gloria. Last year saw the Rappahannock County School Board use a circular argument with the board of supervisors to obtain more funding. This year the board of supervisors may strike, back with an elliptical argument, which will effectively box in the School Boprd. The board may even pass a revolution on the matter instead of a resolution. The county’s Commonwealth Attorney said it was okay because the “v” and the “s” were within six degrees of separation and he had never lost a lawsuit against the county. He said there was also some supporting circumstantial evidence. Last year, some teens celebrated Pi Day by tilting their faces skyward at exactly 1:59 p.m., so the sun glinted off their nose rings. Senior citizens also spun their pill cases on their kitchen tables. But the county’s move to have all residential parcels made into circular-shaped lots failed. The General Assembly in Richmond, using the Dillon Rule, said the Dillon Rule was a straightedge to rap the knuckles of counties. And it ruled that the county could not throw Richmond a curve. So what’s planned for Pi Day this year? Certain restaurants are going to have pumpkin pies available with the mathematical symbol for pi in the center in whipped cream. Same with pizza, but with a cheese pi in the middle. A well-known restaurant plans to create a very large circular tart, so big that it will exude its way out onto the street causing consternation to the villagers and to the staff at VDOT’s local maintenance yard. It is also rumored that there will be a practice ball game between the Amissville Diameters and the Woodville Radii. Woodville will have to play twice as hard to win. The practice game may be held on Pi Day on neutral ground in Chester Gap. Chester Gap’s claim to fame is that the gap part of their name refers to the fact that even though the calculation of pi has been carried out to over 51 billion places, there still remain more numbers to come. Seventy-four years ago, mathematicians started calling the uncalculated part the “Chester Gap.” Chester Gap still celebrates Pi Day by remaining an unknown. * Archimedes prefers to remain anonymous for historical reasons. Race From Page A1 circle. Owner-rider Will Russell partnered Changing Breeze, trained by Yovanovich, to maiden victory in just his second start over timber in the Seven Corners series event. Yovanovich’s own Ponsonby and Irish North won two of the day’s three flat races. Trainer Dorothy Smithwick had two winners on the day: veteran Double Found won the other flat race, while Vaughn Clatterbuck’s Direktor won the $1,500 novice hurdle. Taylor Harris Insurance Services ' sponsored the face, making the Rappahannock meet unique among Virginia point-to-point in offering prize money. Simon Hobson was aboard both Smithwick winners. Results Small pony. 1/2 mile. Winning margin: 6 lengths. Time: 1:16. 1. Summer, o/Natasha Aylor, r/Jessica Rice; 2. Diamond Girl, o/r Ellen McWade; 3. Tucker, o/r John Hartz. Large pony. 5/8 mile. Winning margin: 8 lengths. Time: 1:22. 1. Better Early, o/r Chaslee Bateman; 2. Ice Princess, o/Samantha Williams, r/Kelly Bowman; 3. Sude, o/r Emily Hilcher. 5 started. Foxhunters’ timber. 2 1/2 miles. Winning margin: 15 lengths. Time: 6:28. 1. Lone Mountain, o/Felton Lea Farm, r/Matt van der Woude; 2. Rear View Mirror, o/De Stanley and Shreve, r/Kenny Shreve; 3. Woody Would, o/r Laurie McClary. Owner-rider hurdle 2 miles. 1. Deal Again, o/r Tom Kirlin. 4 started, 1 disqualified, 1 brought down, 1 lost rider. Novice hurdle. Purse: $1,500. 1 3/4 miles. Winning margin: 12 lengths. Time: 3:38. 1. Direktor, o/Vaughn Clatterbuck, r/Simon Hobson: 2. Chatham, o/Jim Miller, r/Gregg Ryan; 3. Mount Grace, o/Don Yovanovich, r/Tom Foley. 5 started. Ladies' timber. 2 1/2 miles. Winning margin; 10 lengths. Time: 6:26. 1. Mojave Gold, o/Panorama Farm. r/Blair Waterman; 2. Double Redouble, o/Gary Baker, r/Julie Gomena. Open flat. 5/8 mile. Winning margin: 2 1/2 lengths. Time: 1:14. 1. Irish North, o/Don Yovanovich, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Captain Craig. o/Kristos Kiriakow, r/George Wood; 3. Isyouis, o/Hume Stable, r/Ellen Homer. 8 started. Open flat, first division. Purse: $500. 1 1/4 miles. Winning margin: 5 lengths. Time: 2:44. 1. Ponsonby, o/Don Yovanovich, r/Matt McCarron; 2. Morning Pleasure, o/Peggy Steinman, r/Jody Petty; 3. Beluga, o/Claytonville Stables, r/Danielle Hodson. 9 started, 1 fell, 2 pulled up. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 4 Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 March 8, 2000 Citizen of the Week June Kibler Clark Hometown: Woodville Occupation: Retired storeCTerk Accomplishments: Mrs. Clark . was bom and raised in Woodville and still resides on the farm passed down from her greatgrandfather, Jonathon Carpenter. As a child growing up in Woodville, she was a witness to the Woodville Tornado of 1929. In 1936, she joined the Woodville Baptist Church and has played the organ and piano as well as directed the choir. She is a member of the WMU group with whom she co-sponsors a child in India. In 1937, she married Clifton Clark and was widowed in 1991. The Clarks had one daughter, Wilma Clark Hitt, who died in 1964. The Clarks raised their only grandchild, Misty Hitt. Mrs. Clark is a retired store clerk. She worked at Flint Hill Store and also at Burke’s Store at Woodville. She is an avid supporter of fox hunting and has raised many champion foxhounds. She served as secretary for the Northern Virginia Fox Hunters Association and has enjoyed recent meets of the Rappahannock Hunt on her property. Mrs. Clark has been the correspondent for the Woodville community since the 70’s. She enjoys gathering the community news and events and encourages all residents to get involved. During 1999, Mrs. Clark suffered a heart attack and stroke. She received over 300 cards during her illness from her friends in Rappahannock. With therapy, hard work and determination, Mrs. Clark has made much progress and has earned the title of “Woodville’s Miracle Lady.” Anyone with news in the Woodville area is encouraged to give Mrs. Clark a call at 9878827. Weekend Picks Soup and chili dinner planned at Chester Gap An all-you-can-eat vegetable soup and chili dinner will be held Saturday, March 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. There will be live country music performed by local talent. In addition to the soup and chili, there will be combread, hot dogs, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, coffee and ice tea. For additional information call 635-5482. Feng Shui workshop set for this Sunday 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 a way that connects with the principles of feng shui. Call 987-9300 for Left, owner- rider hurdle winner Tom Kirlin jumps with his horse Deal Again. Photo by Julio Reardon WHAT A PRIZE: Rappahannock hunter pace winners Barton Hitchcock, left, and Janet O’Keefe, right, accept their trophy (a pair of hunt coolers) from Equine Consultants’ prize sponsor John Hanback. ——■.j Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker David Bourke and Dothe Bucket prepare for the Rappahannock races Saturday. Jessica Rice is delighted with Summer’s Rappahannock win, the small pony’s fifth lifetime victory at the annual event. Photo by Douglas Lees FRIENDLY RIVALRY: Rappahannock timber winner Will Russell, left, shares a laugh with series competitor Jim Whitner. Russell won aboard Changing Breeze; Whitner was second with Kiblah. ana a a—mi mm* a—b r hi rn n r ' ~r wtv if roMi Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker Simon Hobson and Direktor lead the way to novice hurdle victory at Brandywine Park. MMMMac Photo by Douglas Lees ansarete., Robin Rounsevilie leads in daughter Chaslee Bateman after winning the large pony race aboard Better Early.

County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, March 12 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.fn.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ' ■ Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Quartet to perform at Slate Mills On Sunday, March 12 at 4 p.m., the Slate Mills Baptist Church will host the Beulah Land Quartet form Oak Park Methodist Church. Following the singing and playing of the great gospel message, there will be a soup and sandwich meal. All are invited. 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. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. v Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 6 p.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. : • ' Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. FT Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. . Sunday School 10 a.m. . 4 ; Morning Prayer 11 a.m. j..' Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. . • Ecumenical Lenton Study, 6:15p.m. Dinner with Program, 7 p.m. . Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist C Sunday: Every first Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton *s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shank Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church1 Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Rev. and Mrs. L.D. Savage arrived home Saturday night after spending several days in Florida, where they left the 70 degree weather to return and * find it 30 degrees here. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and Janet, Mrs. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla Matthew and Mark were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. ' • Massanova Church held their monthly meeting at the" Culpeper Health Center on: Sunday afternoon. '’ . ; Quite a large delegation from the surrounding area •> attended funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lois Atkins in Sperryville on Monday afternoon and we extend heartfelt sympathy to the family. Mr.and Mrs. Gordon .Thornhill and Mr. Delmar Coates visited at the Culpeper Health Care Center on Sunday afternoon. Please call 825-6359 or 825-0709 for any information needed concerning nominations for the Ellen Cannon Woman of the year, sponsored by the Business and Professional Womens’ Organization. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mr. Owen Cubbage who celebrated his day on Tuesday and on Sunday his family entertained with a party in his honor. • v V With best wishes being extended for our weekly birthdays coming up: include my brother, Shelvy Frazier and also Mr. Everette Webb, both of whom celebrate on Friday. My niece, Heather (Sore :.r:^ BjrMAKIf F \TKINS V;:./'. 9S7-8S02 ?* ; *Vv . ..F.fL ; . • r V _ and aunt, Mrs. Nettie Corbin and Pastor Wayne Richards, whose day is Saturday, March til ■ | - This writer and school coworker, Loretta Brady both add another year on Sunday, Lord willing, and last, but not least niece, Miss Jennifer Peregory, a student, seventh grader at .Rappahannock Elementary has her day on Tuesday, March 14. Mrs. Ray Frazierof Turkey Ridge Road, accompanied by Mrs.. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper, spent Saturday shopping in Fredericksburg1 and dined at Country Cookin. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Leanna Wharton visited Miss Lucille Baylor andMrs. Verna Frazier in Culpeper Health Care Center. ’ - /-O ' » Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family, Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer attended a fellowship dinner meeting at Ami ssville church, Saturday evening. 4: Quote "The heart of education is education of the heart.” Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chadwell of Front Royal are proud to announce the birth-of their daughter, Keri Brooke Chadwell on Feb. 16 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. She weighed eight pounds and eight and , one-half ounces and was 21 inches long. J Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chadwell of Huntly, Roy Haley of. SJtragburg and Linda Haley of Front Royal. / Great grandparents are . Mr. and Mrs. Mason Lunceford of Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haley of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. ' Roy WilHanisoh of Steelton, • ,Pa. r .. Keri has a sister, Haley,. 'age :kX’. It a boy! Mr. and Mrs. John JoneB and daughters, Karen and Kristen of Stephens City are proud to announce the birth of a son and brother, Brandon Clark, bom Feb. 24. Brandon weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 20 inches long. '3*v; ? vrTgb* •>>< • *Maternal grandparents are Charles Presgraves of Flint Hill and Goldie Rinker of Stephens City. : £ Paternal grandparents are the late Clarence and Daisy Jones of Rappahannock. Mrs. Jones is the former Teresa Presgraves. : Both Mr. and Mrs. Jones are former residents of Rappahannock County. Performing arts series to present “Bach Reunion” You will not want to miss attending the dramatization of “A Bach Family t Reunion* which will be presented on Sunday, March 19 at 4 p.m. In the year 1765 the four surviving sons of J. Sebastian Bach (who di$d in 1750) meet and visit with a friend who has returned from London. They and their sisters reminisce about their family. The sons are all professional musicians and composers and will talk about and perform their own compositions. This program will be presented at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church and Will include music for organ, harpsichord, piano and voice. Participants in this dramatization include: Dr. James Laster, Dr. Steven Cooksey, Jason Largent, < V, Wendy Oesterling, Ronald Johnston, Larry and Sue Correll. This will be a . unique event presented in commemoration of this year’s 250th anniversary of » the death of J.S. Bach. Sperryville residents entertain, celebrate On Tuesday, Feb. 29 Mrs. Mary Owens of Broad Run, William Burke of Centreville and Mrs. Cecil Baldwin were shoppers at Leesburg Comer. Anniversary wishes go out to my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins who will celebrate 47 years on Sunday, March 12. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale had dinner at Country Cookin on Friday night. Birthday wishes go out to Lester Deal who celebrated his on March 2. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dodson of Orange were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Ifc* f" ’X ft*g| Sperryville U CATHY WJCUEN SlSSiiiiii The Sperryville United" Methodist Church has ser-‘ vices each Sunday at 11:15. a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the commu- • nity. Give me a call with your news. Have a great weekend! Happy St. Patrick Day Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Lutsk; ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 pm (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needsm ; 1418 Oranoe Road Culpspf (540)8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has -J;: EVERYTHING” >! 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Youth t '• ; X% participate in Fine Arts Festival , ■ . .. -x-. ; Bethany Conners accompanied by Amy Clinedinst, Shmantha Frazier, Jamie Kjeys and youth leader Sharri Berryfield of Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Spenyville participated in the - Fine Arts Festival in Hagerstown, Md. on Saturday. m Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 -; 1MmB Mr. and Mrs. Emory Cfcnners were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Aylor at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz spent the week with Mr. and Mrs. Don Fisher at Massanutten Ski Resort. They were joined by David Fisher of Fairfax and Phillip and Jackie Daczewitz of Fayetteville, Pa. • Rev. Starke Jones celebrated his birthday Sunday, March 5, Happy belated birthday Starke! ~ Culpeper Youth Basketball Saturday games ended March 4. Wade Norman, grandson of Dan and Bessie Norman was ope of the players for the Terrapins team. The Terrapins won the championship trophy. Richard and Rena Burke were Saturday guests of June Clark and Misty Hitt. Have a great week! Methodist Church to begin Bible study The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will begin a Bible Study on Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the church. The Flint Hill Administrative Board will meet with Mary Frances Qywaters on Friday evening at 7(30 p.m. " Mark Graves was a itt ■1111 ..... fllJIMYWW Flint Hill .By POLLY AYLOR '■ 987-8136 $Unday visitor of his grandtoother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. * Visiting on Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg. •" Dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Mabel Lillard on Sunday were Debra and Clark Moats and family, David Lillard and his friend, Mary, Michael Lillard, Angie Dellinger and Tommy and Linda Lillard. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth attended the Girl Scout Thinking Day last Friday at the Rappahannock Elementary School. J Elizabeth Welch and Bill Welch sold cookies for the Girl Bcouts at Mayhugh’s at &nissville last Saturday. Thelma and Ernie Crane Returned to their home on Sunday evening after spending a' month on vacation in Florida. I The Flint Hill United ? * JSdethodist Church has worship ,f jlprvice each Sunday at 8:45 :: The Flint Hill Baptist Jjjhurch has worship service at J.-1 a.m. on the second and fourth Sunday with Robert O.. fcoff delivering the message, j! Our condolences to M. H. Brady and family on the passing of his wife, Mary. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. t - Photo courtesy of Smouse Productions Saturday Performance The Hula Monsters will be appearing at Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on Saturday, March 11 at 9:30 p.m. Pictured left to right, Dave Giegerich, Jeff Sarli, Mark Noone, Jack O’Dell and Tom Mitchell. A typical concert or nightclub set by the Hula Monsters includes Swing, Rockabilly, Hawaiian, Blues and Traditional Country/Honky Tonk. The Blue Moon Cafe is located at 11763 Lee Highway, U.S. 211, west of Sperryville. For more information call 987-3162. Spring greetings from Amissville Spring is here! I spent F" all day Saturday cleaning my flower beds. All the little flowers are already coming up and are turning green. Also, on Saturday I went to my friend’s Mardi Gras party There were | about 20 people all dressed in period costumes. The L Chapmans hosted the party at the Fleur de Lis Plantation on 211. Invited guests were Thomas Jefferson, who brought Sally Hemmings, a Confederate Colonel and his prissy wife, the county Doctor Ibm and his Misses along with the servants, Moses the butler and Marne the cook and two of the crop sharers from down the lane. The guests dined on chicken breast with artichoke dressing, seafood gumbo, and shrimp etouffee. The Chapmans were gracious host. The wine came from the Gray Ghost Vineyard. It was a grand ball. On Thursday, March 9 at 7 p.m. the AACA will meet at the Amissville Methodist Church. If you have any history on Amissville or are interested in the Fall Festival, please come to the meeting. We will also be discussing the three possible locations for the “Welcome to Amissville” signs, as well as a report about the new post office. On March 9-11 the Amissville Baptist Church will be sending a mission group to Franklin. If you would like to make a donations or would like to go call Wes Mills at 9376159. The Ruritans will meet on March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church. The Ruritans are still in need of donations in the form of building materials to finish the Community Building. If you can help please call Vernon Delong at 937-7518. Sympathy wishes are extended to Linda Torrance and her family at the loss of her grandmother. And also, say a prayer for improved health for Ms. Omega Hitt and Peggy Kyle, both have been in and out of the hospital during the last week. Lots of people are getting colds and ear infections, remember March is a tricky month, it is not as warm as it seems. When it is very windy little ones should be wearing a hat, and it is not time for shorts yet. Call me with any news. Have a great week! Amissville By AMYHlTT 937-3401 aitfiMhiiim iTimiiiii ii i tumitAi-aiiiiaurtniiM i I : , Call your columnist with your local news! GREAT SAVINGS ON ALL REMAINING VALLA WINTER MERCHANDISE! Peebles Grot Fashions. Grot Priest. Every Day! LOCATED IN THE LEESBURG PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER AT 548 EAST MARKET ST. IN LEESBURG. STORE HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10 A.M.-9 P.M. SUNDAY NOON-6 P.M. I Upcoming Events Chestnut trees available The Rappahannock Lions Club in conjunction with the ; j American Chestnut Cooperators’ Foundation will be distributing American Chestnut seedlings at the Rappahannock Farmers’ Coop on Saturday, March 11 from 7 a.m. until noon, A small donation to the Lions Club is requested to offset the cost of the ’ “free" seedlings. Open House at WCDS Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly will host an Open ] House on Sunday, March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. { Wakefield Country Day School offers: Challenging aca- i demies; Structured classroom setting; Warm, family atmosphere; ! Affordable tuition and fees; Bus service from seven counties; 1 Optional religion program; Seven interscholastic sports teams ' and AP Course in all major subjects. The public is invited. \ Benefit breakfast at Amissville j A benefit breakfast sponsored by the Amissville Volunteer J Fire and Rescue Squad will be held on Saturday, March 18 from I 7 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Cost is $6 for adults; children 6-12 will be \ charged $3 and under six will be served free. Door prizes will be ■* drawn every hour. \ Dog Obedience workshop slated j There will be a 4-H Dog Obedience Workshop at the Child } Care and Learning Center pavilion on Sunday, March 12 from 2 until 4 p.m. If you are between the ages of 9 and 19 and would like to attend this workshop and other workshops to be held throughout the spring, call the Extension Office at 675-3619 to sign up.These workshops are being sponsored by the 4-H Dog Club. Th ey will also sponsor a Dog Show later in the spring. Gateway meeting slated The Sperryville Gateway group will meet on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. All interested persons are invited to attend. 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. Parenting skill class to begin Rappahannock Family Guidance Services is offering a tenweek series focusing on Effective Parenting Skills for Parents of School Aged Children. Classes will be held every Tuesday beginning March 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Call 675-3329 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 nr 825-7391 ITmi Portrait in exchange for pledge The Sperryville Rescue Squad Auxiliary is having a special ' fund drive for the next several weeks in cooperation with J Community Support Services. 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. S “We appreciate your past support and look forward to your help | this year,” said a spokesperson. * 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. I Prizes are $100 per game; $1,000 jackpot plus raffle items. For questions and/or directions call 1 -800-410-1476. • 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 awe- * some Bible teaching. Youth alive meets at the Viewtown Store • from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 11 and every second and i fourth Saturday. Subs, pizza, snacks and drinks will be available j 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. Shooting matches at Castleton The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department will j 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. 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 I 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. Bands to perform for benefit The Usual Suspects will be performing at a benefit dance to help aid a family who lost their home as a result of a tragic fire. Local band, Cross Roadz has coordinated the event for the family, and asked The Usual Suspects and another local band, Brown Bag Special, to participate in the benefit concert. The benefit, to be held at the American Legion, in Culpeper, is located on Route 229 just North of the town of Culpeper, past Culpeper County High School. The benefit will be held Saturday, March 18 from 6:30 until midnight and is sponsored by American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Post #330. All are invited to attend. Cost of admission is $12 per couple, and $7 per person at the door. For information call 825-9835 or 825-8234. Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School. Everyone is invited. For information call John Wiese at 937-9909. * Irish music at Oasis Winery The Oasis Winery will host a St. Patrick’s Day Open House on Saturday, March 11 and will feature authentic Irish music by Neil Foley. Wine tastings will be offered throughout the day, tours scheduled for 1 and 3 p.m., and gourmet meats, cheeses and sandwiches will be available. The music will be performed inside the main Tasting Area from approximately 12 until 5 p.m. Admission is free. Wine tastings are $3 per person and for those guests 21 years or age or older. This event will be held rain or shine. For more information call 1-800-304-7656 or visit www.oasiswine.com.

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Wardell Timbers Former resident Wardell Thomas Timbers, 59, of Harrisburg Pa., formerly of Rappahannock County, died on Monday, Feb. 28 at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg, Pa. He was the son of the late Elder Smith W. Timbers and Sarah E. Flurry. He was a self employed painting contractor. Survivors include two sons, Keith Timbers and Leonard Timbers; four sisters; his twin sister and brother-in law, Odell and Jesse Carter of Madison, Bessie Timbers, Viola Timbers and Enola Butler, all of New York; brother-in-law, William Lindsay of North Carolina and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Second Robinson Baptist Church in Madison on Saturday, March 4 with Elder Carroll Newman of Manassas officiating. Interment was in the family section of the church cemetery. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Helen Hawkins Former teacher Helen Marie Hawkins, 80, died Tuesday, Feb. 29 in Richmond. A native of Culpeper, she was born Dec. 31, 1919, a daughter of the late Adolphus Wise “Jim” and Clara Idella Taylor Hawkins. Survivors include a brother, Adolphus W. Hawkins Jr. of Richmond; a sister, Dorothy Bridgman DeShazo of Fairfax; three nieces and three nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Mrs. Andrew Wilson (Clara Margaret) Brown. A former teacher and librarian, she had been an active member of several civic, patriotic and historical organizations. Her ashes were placed in the Hawkins family cemetery, Eggbomsville Road, Culpeper. Contributions may be made to the Culpeper Museum or the Rappahannock Historical Society. Frances Lyne School teacher Frances Wyatt Cottrell Lyne, 85, of the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community died on Friday, March 3 at the retirement community. She was a native of Toano and James City County and a long time resident of Rappahannock County. Mrs. Lyne was an elementary school teacher for 20 years and a masterful cook. She was a member of Mitchells Presbyterian Church in Mitchells and a long time member of the Rappahannock County Garden Club. She also volunteered in fund raising projects with the American Cancer Society in Rappahannock County. She is survived by her husband, William H. Lyne of the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community; a daughter, Mary Peachey Lyne of Manlo Park, Calif.; a son, David Cottrell Lyne of Warrenton; a brother, Mahlon Cottrell of Tbano; four grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, and nine nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Monday, March 6 at Mitchells Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Grotz officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mitchells Presbyterian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 98, Mitchells, Va. 22729. Preddy Funeral Home of Orange was in charge of the arrangements. Ronald Stuart Washington resident Ronald James “Jimmy" Stuart Jr., 40, of Washington, died Saturday, March 4 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 8 at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Interment followed in the Beahms Chapel Cemetery in Luray. Mr Stuart was bom Dec. 26, 1959 in Arlington, son of Ronald and Margaret Stuart, Sr. of Ruckersville. He was a restaurant manager. Survivors include his parents; his wife, Karen Stuart; two daughters, Crystal Stuart and Samantha Stuart, both at home; two brothers, William Stuart of Remington and Christopher Stuart of Dale City; two sisters, Donna lames of Bealeton and Michelle Cox of Warrenton; grandparents, Dave and Billie Lynch of Dale City and a grandmother, Margaret Stuart of Georgia. Pallbearers were Bill lames, Able Jung, Pat McLein, Glenn Mayes, Troy Baker and Lesley Michele Baker. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Virginia Chapter, 2101 Executive Drive, Box 21, Hampton, Va. 23666-2404. Mary P. Brady Flint Hill resident Mary P. Brady, 74, of Flint Hill died Saturday, March 4 at her home. Mrs. Brady was born Sept. 15, 1925 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of Richard and Georgia Rutherford Pullen She was a member of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Flint Hill Fire Company. Surviving are her husband, M.H. Brady and her brother, John W. Pullen of Warrenton. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, March 7 at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church by the Rev. Merlin Shorb. Burial followed in Flint Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Foster, Jimmy Lillard, Jackie Owens, Jack Curtis, Manuel Pullen and Steve Fox. Honorary pallbearers were Maynard Nethers, Lynn Atkins, Robert Clatterbuck, Jack Hamilton, Doug Bywaters, Ed Marcey and Dwight Matthews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 363, Flint Hill, Va. 22627; The Flint Hill Fire Company, P.O. Box 150, Flint Hill, Va. 22627; or to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O.* Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Maddox Funeral Home Inc. of Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Atkins Sperryville resident Mary Lois Clark Atkins, 76, of Sperryville died Thursday, March 2 at Fauquier Hospital. She was born on Feb. 6, 1924 in Sperryville to the late Eddie Jackson Clark and Mamie Pullen Clark. Mrs. Atkins is survived by her husband of 60 years, Virgil Lee Atkins of Sperryville; two sons, James Lee Atkins of Warrenton and Billy Snead Atkins of Washington; two {Jn.^Uincj ^Ufioucjtits, by Randy Minter A PREMONITION Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words on the night before his untimely death make a cogent argument for our ability to sense impending death. “Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over, and I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the Promised Land. So, I’m happy tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” To live well now, especially in the face of death, is perhaps the most positive response we can make to this loss which comes to us all. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we are happy to talk with you about some of our funeral options, and we tailor our services to meet the needs of our clients. Prearrangements take the guesswork out of funeral plans. Call us at 540347-3431. “Now comes the mystery. ” -The last words of Henry Ward Beecher. daughters, Gloria Jean Dodson of Sperryville and Betty Lou Walter of Washington; five grandsons; seven granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include three brothers, Edward Clark of Washington, Charles Clark of Manassas and Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church; three sisters, Joyce Kollar of Vienna, Vergie Walters of Warrenton and Louise Bennett of Gainesville and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Atkins was predeceased by her parents; a son, Virgil Jackson Atkins, two brothers, Ray Clark and Elmer Clark and a sister, Helen Menefee. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, March 6 at Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Sperryville with Pastor Joel Cress joined by Pastor Lindbergh Atkins and Rev. Alpheus Atkins officiating. Interment followed in Woodville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles E. Thomas, Jerry L. Thomas, Wade W. Frazier, Mahlon W. Atkins, Bobby L. Jenkins, Ronnie W. Hines, James W. Keys, Jr. and Ricky S. Burfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 238, Washington, Va. 22747, and/or Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 15 Many Lane, Sperryville, Va. 22740. Found and Sons Funeral Home of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Lenten services to begin March 15 Wednesday, March 15 the Ecumenical Lenten Services will begin at the Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev. Merlin Shorb will be the speaker on the topic of Humble and Haughty. Fellowship begins with a pot luck supper at 6:15 p.m. and services at 7. The Washington Baptist Church will provide the music. Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Our condolences to M. H. Brady in Flint Hill on the passing of his wife, Mary. Mrs. Addie Keyser and her daughter, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill had lunch in Front Royal on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to Mrs. Sandra Jenkins who will have her day on Wednesday, March 8. Happy birthday to Mrs. Loretta Lee and also to Sam Snead who have birthdays on Monday, March 13. Best wishes to Richie and Patti Eastham of Culpeper who have a wedding anniversary on Monday, March 13. Mrs. Ann Simmon and Mrs. Ruth Clark attended the program “Making Waves” on Thursday evening at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Our sympathy to Vergil Atkins and family in Sperryville on the passing of his wife, Mary Lois. Washington By RUTH CLARK & 67S4608 / * V, ^<3 i Luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church and Mrs. Edie Falls and daughter, Samantha of Woodville. The following members of the Promise Land Baptist Church celebrated their birthdays in the month of January: Latoya Porter, Edith Bridget and Thomas Jordan, Jan. 24, 25 and 26 respectively. Belated February wishes are extended to Ora Roy on the 7th and Audra Freeman on Feb. 24. Belated wishes are extended to Donald Porter, who celebrated on March 4. Today, March 8 James R. Freeman Jr. will celebrate, on March 11 Roy Glasker will celebrate his day and James R. Freeman Sr. on the 24th. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey and Mrs. Phyliss Jenkins visited with Mrs. Merle Scoggin at; her new residence in Warrenton on Friday. Steven Bailey and his friend Emma of Strasburg were Friday night visitors of his grandmother, Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. * Leon Bailey Jr of Elkton was a Sunday visitor of his stepmother, Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Last year on March 9 we had ten to 11 inches of snow and hail. This week we have spring like weather and flowers blooming. Have a good week. 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Complete SmaK Engine Repair A Service INSPECTIONS Home Inspections Construction MgmL/Q.G/Consulting Since 1987 DPL Engineers Civil engineer ResidentialCammercul 540-937-8219 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) $47*3452 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinyl Siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE ManfcrTKfKtaySamtoSpjn Frktof£aXftfey8&m.t>9pjn Sun** 8 am to 3 pan. 675-1066 Tala out Available * Wedding Stationery * Sappahatmock News (540) 675-3338 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 STORAGE SPERRYVIELE STORAGE CO. Safe Heady Storage RceideotUd Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 ■u. mm. «(irj. an SPERKYVILLE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV ft APPUANCE Sales A Service GE A RCA Video Products Antennas A Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool 4 Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540)948-2200 STORAGE South Wales Business & 2 Mini Storage^ New > Units to Choose From 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 Pullen's 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/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 060. Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Places b90. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Rales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 135. Real Estate For Sale 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing '155. Sales - Mobile Homes 366. Sales - Town houses 477. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190. Real Estate Wanted 193. Real Estate Services 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities 200. Antiques & Collectibles ]204 Arts & Crafts ,208. Auctions <212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics '220. Farm Equipment !222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewood .228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 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/Service Please refer to category you wish to use 278. Produce 282. Recreational EquipmentA-lealth 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Service* 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 381. Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcement* 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Notlcos 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. FulfTime 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 ' ' v i I Employment i" a General Classified Legal Notices - ^Real Estate m Rentals/ ■ Sales Automotive our Communi Vle.VGf Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA '• f\A> PfecM+Cf*Z New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 703444-4480 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 / By Web: littpV/www.timespapors.coni By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classillod Dopartmant, P.O. Box 359 Loosburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Marks! St., Loosburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Avo., Suits 7 Storting, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Boston Parkway, Suita 411 Boston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpopor St., Warrantor), Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 Wost Main St., Borryvlllo, Virginia Rappahannock News Bappahannock Nows Building Washington, Virginia DttdLbt* - Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday Public/Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday : General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday ! Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory IKK) p.m. Monday ftr EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All 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 law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline 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. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability tor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the ualrtv of advertised products or services. SPERRYVILLE area: 1BR, No pets. Refs. & Sec. req. $375/ month. Call 540-987-8789. 1 BR HOUSE on Rt 211. Call after 6:30 pm, 540987-8350. RIXEYV1LLE, 1923 house on prtv. farm, 4/5 BR, 2.5 BA, Ig gar., pets ok, $950/mo. Avail 5-1.703-817-9576. WASHINGTON,VA, 2BR, 1BA, Washer, Carport, private with view on horse facility. $650. mo. 540-675-3228. 2 bdrm 1 ba, country home,15 min. from Warrenton, pets poas. $425/mo plus H util. 540-364-2695 DO YOU HAVE a house or apartment (1-4 bedrooms) that you'd like to rent to professionals with excellent references? Please call 540675-3800 x46. BLUE RIDGE EMPORIUM Antiques, Rt. 29N. Madison, VA 16,500 sq.ft., new booths now avail. 540948-2255. MOVING SALE 3/11. fum., toys, clothes, 8 misc. items. Quai Ridge subd. 4042 Ringneck Ct., Amissville 540-937-3755 240 Horsts STRAW FOR SALE Bright & clean. $2.00 i bale. 540-439-2775 'f” ......— ^ <y*4 ' Arch Steel BuHdngs Huge Savings! 4 Undetvered Bufldings 25x26,30x44,30x60, 40x50. Must Sell ImmediaUy* Perfect for Workshops/Garagee. Financing Available. 1-800-341-7007 gww.stosImastersuM.COm NEW STEEL BUILOrNQ in Crate. 40x22 was $5,880 now $2,830. Must Sell! 1-800-2920111. BATTERY POWERED WHEELCHAIR, Jazzy Model 1100, joystick control w/ built In charger, range 25 mb. Cost new $70004 - never used $3500. 540341-8408 273 LAB PUPS, yellows. CKC reg , shots or wormed, health guar., parents on premises. M/F. $250. Ready. 540-895-0369. BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, aH medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 FREE NAVY SLEEP sofa, you move. 540364-4666 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. MALE BEAGLE LAST SEEN IN Rixeyville on Hazel River Rd. 2/12 Named Duke 1 yr old trt-color 540-937-3696 ' 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 REGIONAL PAINTINGS Primitives and others. 540-937-9980 RESOPNS1BLE LADY TO clean your home. Mon. - Fri. Dependable, reliable, references. 540-937-4854 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop fcroomplete Home Decoratine Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments WtDpaper* Skp Coven & Upholstery Residential A Commerical RL 211 AmJwvflfc, VA 937-5500 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. i Is .Mm.I i in I. (II ll 0 I WILL NOT be responsible for any other debts except for my own. Debra Ann McFarland. HONDA '97 ACCORD EX, Tan, Michelin tires, tinted windows, 102K Hwy. $9,500 OBO. Erik: 540-675-2233. HONDA 1996 ACCORD LX four door. Power windows and locks. AM/FM radio and cassette player. A/C 68.000 miles. Excellent condition. Can 703-4505664. $11,500. FORD F150,1988 5speed with utility bed (540)-439-9326 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE & ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE BOOKKEEPER and other clerical duties. Skills necessary. Call for appt. Early’s Carpet 540-937-5500 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 Wil-i liam, 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 6PM-9 PM CASHIERS 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 Straat Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 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 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 DRIVER CDL, CLASS A, OTR for van or flat bed weekly 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 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 General Farm Help needed at progressive farm. Located in Flint Hill. Responsibilities to incl. help with hay making, bushhogging, working with livestock & other gen. farm activities. Exp. a plus but not req. Call between 9am-5pm. 540-636-3842 ask for Andy i GENERAL LABORER Needed to start immed. Full-time - Must have a good drivers license record. Paid holidays - vacation - health in surance. Call Now 540-347-0765 service @ applet oncampb ell.com GROUNDS KEEPER/ MAINTENANCE Immediate opening. Salary based on experience. Company benefits. 540*347-1909 HELP WANTED Local gift shop needs person 3 to 4 days a week. Phone 540987-8763. If no answer leave message HOUSEKEEPER Needed lor Bed & Breakfast in Washington, l/A. 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 PRINTING SALES Looking for an aggressive self starting individual with reliable transportation, to sell printing and promotional items. Experience a plus but not necessary Base pay with awesome commission structure. Fax resume to: 540-459-3887 or call 540-459-4747 Valley Graphics, Inc. SWIMMING POOLTECHS Swimming pool service technicians and helpers. Start immediately. Call 800-521-2181 TOP QUALITY HORSEMAN’S POSITION On first class farm near Front Royal. Benefits, housing References. 540-636-2220 TRUCK DRIVER Mechanic experience helpful for small construction company. 703-368-5249 WAITRESS/ WAITER FT help needed for local restaurant in Warrenton. Please call: 540-347-3614 HARRIS TRUCKING CO YOUR DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY 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.harristrk.com Owner Operators Flatbed Drivers Call Steve Brown 800-444-4168 Call Today! PRODUCTION ARTIST 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 *■""","" .......■' , -■ ' ' \ Legal Notices . - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on 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 James 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 will 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, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 3-1,3-8-00 *302085 Executive Director The Board of Directors of Fauquier Community Child Care, Inc. is seeking qualified^ applicants for the position of Executive Dlfdctor. FCCC is a non-profit corporation provid-. ing school age child care and summer camp in the Fauquier Public Schools. Applicants must meet the licensing standards as estab-' lished by the Virginia Dept, of Social Services for the Program Director position. Job responsibilities will include: staff supervision and personnel relations for a staff of 40 increasing to 100 in the summer; maintaining a positive relationship with staff, parents, school personnel, and child care professionals; administration of the overall FCCC program serving 700 children; compliance with requirements mandated by licensing , re-, quirements; preparation and management oF the $950,000 budget; and grant writing. ’" Interested persons should submit e • resume end salary requirements to Board of Directors, FCCC, Inc. 173-B Keith Si., Warrenton, Va 20186 Fax: 540-347-3518 . Phone: 540-347-6970. Position open until filled. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE’S APPLICATION FOR AN ELECTRICITY RETAIL ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM CASE NO. PUE000088 . On February 8, 2000, Rappahannock Electric < Cooperative (“Rappahannock” or “the Cooperative") tiled with the State Corporation Commission ‘ (“Commission") public and nonpublic versions of an ] application containing the details, objectives, and . characteristics of its proposed electricity retail ac- . cess pilot program. In its application, Rappahan- • nock discussed, among other things, the pilot pro- • gram's objectives, customer participation parame- ' ters, pricing structure, customer and employee j education, enrollment by energy service providers, , distribution system access, metering, billing and . payment. > The Cooperative proposes that during the pilot • program approximately 1.3% of the Cooperative's ' 70,500 customers, i ,e., approximately 900 customers, would be given the opportjnity to select an , Energy Service Provider CESP”) of their own . choosing, provided the ESP is licensed and ap- • proved by the Commission. Rappahannock expects • that the pilot participants will represent approxi- | mately five megawatts of load. The Cooperative ' proposes to have the following number of participants by customer class: 875 residential custom- . ers; 15-20 small commercial customers using les^ • than 100 kilowatts; and 1-10 industrial customers • that contract for 100 kilowatts or greater. The Co-, ' operative explained that there would be no geo- ] graphic limits on its pilot program and that partici- ! pants may come from anywhere within Rappahan- . nock's service territory, the details of these and - other proposals may be reviewed in the Coopera- • five’s application. Interested persons are encour- ■ aged to review Rappahannock's application and ' supporting documents for details. A public hearing on the Cooperative's applica-' tion will be convened before a Hearing Examine)’ on May 18. 2000, at 10:00 a m., in the Commission's second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Mam Street, Richmond, Virginia. A copy of Rappahannock's application is available for public inspection between the hours of 8:15 a m. and 5:00 p m, Monday through Friday, at the State Corporation Commission, Document' Control Center, First Floor, Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia or can be ordered from Rappahannock's attorney, John A; Pirko, Esquire, LeClair Ryan, P C.. 4201 Dominion Boulevard, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. Any person desiring to comment in writing on Rappahannock's application may do so by directing such comments on or before April 14, 2000, to the Clerk of the States Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Rictrmond, Virginia 23218. Written comments must refer to Case No. PUE000088. Any person desiring to make a statement at the public hearing concerning Rappahannock's application need only appear in the Commission's second floor courtroom at 9:45 a.m. on the day of the hearing and identify himself or herself as a public witness to the Commission's Bailiff. Any person who expects to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses, or otherwise participate in the proceedings as a Protestant pursuant to Rule 4:6 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 5 VAC 5-10-180, should promptly obtain a copy of the Order Establishing Procedural Schedule and a copy of the Protective Order entered herein from the Clerk of the Commission at the address set out below for complete details of the procedural schedule and instructions on participation in this case. Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in the hearing should contact the Commission at least seven (7) days before the scheduled hearing date at 1-800-5527945 (voice) or 1-804-371-9206 (TDD). All written communications to the Commission concerning Rappahannock's application should be directed to Joel H. Peck, Clerk of the State Corporation Commission,, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218, and must refer to Case No PUE000088. RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 3-8-00 •302944

EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter with an interest in the schools. Must have some newspaper background. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor . Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 dimes Admissions Director Culpeper Healthcare Center, a premier provider of post acute and extended care services is seeking a professional candidate for the position a Admissions Director. If you are: e Enthusiastic e Self-motivated e A team player e Dependable e Oriented to customer service excellence e An effective communicator e Detail oriented e Enjoy a fast paced environment e Computer literate This may be the position for you. The position is responsible for processing admissions and maintaining budgeted occupancy levels. Optimum candidates will have prior experience in a healthcare setting. Please forward a current resume to: Culpeper Healthcare Center Attn: Administrator 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Va 22701 EOE -y Legal Notices JS 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 GRAPHIC ARTIST Full-time, hourly position with benefits available for team player to supplement busy Creative Department. Duties include preparing, creating and correcting computer files for catalog pages, stationery, fliers, etc.; preparing files for film output or plate imaging; creating illustrations as needed for projects. Two years post-high school education at technical school/junior college or equivalent work experience. Catalog exp. helpful. Proficiency in Macintosh software applications and Quark Express, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Strong organizational skills; ability to work well under pressure. Accuracy and attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines a must Portfolio review required. Send resume and salary history to: Plow & Hearth Products For Country Living Attn: Colleen Bergln P. O. Box 5000 - Madison, VA 22727 FAX: 540-948-5022 _e-mail: hrOplowhearth.com IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY < MILTON L. GRANT and ' ' CARROLL L PEYTON - — Complainants * 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 WILUAM W. MORRISON ETHEL WARD JEAN WALLER SAMUEL D. MORRISON BRUEWOOO GRANT, JR. JACQUELYN H. BEST JOSE M. HIGH ETHEI, HAWKINS PATRICIA WALKER tha UNKNOWN HEIRS ol BEN WALKER and PATRICK WALKER or their widow or widower and hairs, devisees and succeasors ln title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description ol PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if 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. GEORGE ROBERT WALKER, SR., GEORGE ROBERT WALKER, JR., DOROTHY W. SCOTT. JOYCE G. HIGH, ETHEL MORRISON, WILUAM 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 - — • ORDER OF PUBLICATION ... 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: Ail that certain tract or parcel of 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 tend 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 0.65 acre as more particularly described according to a survey set forth m a deed dated January 14, 1969, which tract was conveyed to the Commonwealth of 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 C redit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. | And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the above-named Defendant IVA A. FLETCHER Is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 629 Wtcnosico Street, Harrisburg, ■Pennsylvania, 17110: that the above-named Defendant DOROTHY LESESNE is not a resident of 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 of 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, end 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 jot Virginia, and her last known post office address is 1847 Herr Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17103, that the above■named 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 MORRI“SON 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; ithat the above-named Defendant ETHEL WARD Is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post 'office address is 139-11 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 BRUEWOOO 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 of 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 subject 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 517, 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 for 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. Wm Shore Robertson Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER Counsel tor Complainants COPY TESTE: 211 A Mam Street Diane Bruce, Clerk PO. 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Bryan visits family’s origins . BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN ■ Rappahannock News Contributing Writer :*■ What was the name of the i man who ran for president three times and was defeated eftch time? Who was the lawyer who defended the Biblical account of man’s creation at the famous Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925? Answer: William Jennings Bryan. This same William Jennings Bryan’s roots were embedded deeply in Rappahannock County’s history. W.J. Bryan’s father, Silas Lillard Bryan, was born in 1822 in Culpeper, now Rappahannock, the seventh child of John and Nancy Lillard Bryan. When a youth, the Bryan family moved to Point Pleasant, W.Va. Here Nancy Bryan died about 1832 and John Bryan died about two years later. Silas was then about 12 years of age and was looked after by aunts and uncles until he went to Troy, Mo. to live with his brother. Silas attended McKendree College in Lebanon, 111. and when he began to read law he moved to Salem, Marion County, 111. Jerry and Carol Bryan He became the first in his family for many generations to go into politics. Becoming first, superintendent of schools, lawyer, circuit judge ; and senator. In 1852, Silas married Mariah Elizabeth Jennings. . The Bryans were Irish, and the first of the family to this country is said to have been a William Bryan who came to Gloucester County about 1650. He was father of 11 sons and several daughters. Pne of his grandsons, reportedly by the name of Joseph and also known, as Josiah, settled near Winchester in 1710. Culpeper County was formed in 1749 out of Orange County and by the mid 1700s we see the first recorded evidence of the Bryans there. John Bryan’s father was William Bryan who died in 1806. William had married <$rca 1770, Letty Asher a daughter of John Asher. Aside . from John, the other children were, viz: James Bryan who .married Lottie Kennard; Lucy Bryan who married John Dunaway; Aquilla Bryan who married twice; Elizabeth Bryan who married James Baldwin (a.k.a. Baldick) in 1813; and William Bryan Jr. The Bryans were large 'landowners in the hills and hollows in and around Sperryville and more precisely in the Old Hollow area. If fact, it was the Bryan family who deeded an acre of land to “the Baptist Church at Thornton’s Gap” in 1818. Most of the Bryans were members of the church too, as can be found in the records. It was about this time that the Bryan family moved west as is evidenced by letters of dismission granted them by the church. While living in Mercer County, Ky. in 1823, James and Elizabeth Bryan Baldwin sold 250 acres of land to James’ brothers, Allen and William Baldwin. This property was situated high up in the hollow on Favorite Mountain. It is this connection which brings us to the climax of this story. As Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church meets on third Sundays at present. It is necessary to go up on Saturday before to turn on the heat or air conditioning, depending on the time of the year, and to vacuum and clean. On Feb. 19, I was attending to these duties when a white pick up truck pulled up beside the church yard. A man and woman walked across the churchyard and introduced themselves as Jerry and Carol Bryan from Fresno, Calif. They had been in the area since Thursday staying in their “fifth wheel” at a camp ground in Culpeper. They had been to the local libraries, clerk’s offices and even talked with Ray Pullen and Thomas Taylor. Their primary interest was to see the remains of the old Bryan home, perhaps the cemetery etc., but no one being home up Honeysuckle Lane they were resigned to disappointment. Jerry explained that he descended from old William Bryan’s son, James. His ancestors made their way from Kentucky west to Iowa, and he was the first in California. Jerry is a Professor of Business at the University of California in Fresno. After we introduced ourselves and a few words passed between us you could just see the excitement brightening those two faces. It was late however, and I promised this couple that after church on the morrow I would take time to show them what they were seeking. Jerry and Carol attended services the next morning. This was the first time to my knowledge that a Bryan had been in attendance at our church since about 1818. William Jennings Bryan did come to Rappahannock on several occasions. Once he visited his cousin, P.H. O’Bannon in Sperryville and as I understand it, delivered a speech to a crowd gathered there. He also had donated two pulpit chairs to Thornton Gap Church. He had erected two stone monuments, one in memory of his Bryan ancestors and the other in memory of his Lillard ancestors. The Bryan monument was dismantled many years ago and there is hardly a trace of the cemetery, however, the Lillard monument is still to be seen today at the old Pullen place on Pickeral Ridge. School menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, March, 13: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, March, 14: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, March 15: Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, March 16: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, March 17: Bacon egg cheese muffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, March 13: Hot dog on bun, powerball donuts, choose two: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans. Tuesday, March 14: Chicken qusedillias or grilled ham and cheese, choose two: french fries, buttered succotash, fruit and blueberry muffin. Wednesday, March 15: Chicken nuggets/biscuit, macaroni and cheese, choose two: steamed broccoli, hot peach crisp, chilled fruit. Thursday, March 16: Lasagne, hot garlic bread, I choose two: fresh garden salad, com on the cob, chilled fruit. Friday, March 17: Leprechaun pizza, hot soft pretzel, choose two: luck of the Irish peas, shamrock jello salad, chilled fruit. RCHS Monday, March 13: Grilled ham and cheese, potato rounds, apple pixie pie or pork rib on bun, chicken pattie on bun. Tuesday, March 14: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy and stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans or hot steak and cheese, burrito/salsa. Wednesday, March 15: Steak nuggets/roll, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas, chilled fruit or cheese pizza, com dog. Thursday, March 16: Turkey sub, french fries, pineapple upside down cake or hamburger on bun, pasta salad and fruit. Friday, March 17: Leprechaun pizza, luck of the Irish peas, shamrock jello salad, hot soft pretzel or chicken nuggets/bread, meat ball sub. William Jennings Bryan After church we all piled into the jeep and with anxious anticipation headed to the sites. I had called the evening before to ask permission of Mrs. Havstad about going to the cemetery and old house. I had also called Sally Keyser that I’d be around to see her after I’d finished with the tour. Jerry took many photos of the old house and some of the cemetery. I pointed out that as the crow would fly distance to the old Pullen place on the ridge. Yet, the road up would prove to be a little further. We felt the luck of the Irish was certainly in the matter all this afternoon. Arriving at the cemeteiy at the Pullen place on the mountain, a heretofore story was made real with proof to Jerry and Carol that their host had indeed been telling them the truth, as before them stood that stone monument with the simple word Lillard inscribed on it. After leaving the mountain and coming back down into Swindler Hollow we made our way over into Old Hollow. Passing the old Gaunt place, the Atkins’, the old McCleary place, and finally to Daniel and Sally Keyser’s. I had not informed them of bringing any other guests by, but I think Sally reads my mind. We entered the house finding our hosts had already prepared a grand luncheon. They do know how to show good old fashioned Southern hospitality. Real Estate Directory 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. Charles Milton Smoot to Charles Milton Smoot and wife, .633 acres, tract A, Town of Washington, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Anthony Stanley Garofano to Michael B. Russell and wife, 14.262 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. $57,000. Hubert E. Humphrey and wife to Ronald L. Dodson and others, tract three, 26.465 acres, Wakefield District. $84,700. Pandit G. Patil and wife to Patil Family Limited Partnership, 51.000 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Allan F. Plank to Simon P.D. Pound, 5.75 acres and .926 acre, Hawthorne District. $115,000. 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