Rappahannock News, April 5, 2000

| 123st Year ... No. 14 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2000 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs I Open house set 12 The Rappahannock Senior U Citizen Center and the Family v Guidance Center will be holding a joint open house at their new facility on Mt. Salem Avenue on Wednesday, April 12 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A dedication and welcome will be given by Brian Duncan, Executive Director of Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. All are welcome. Cadwalader easement merges tax parcels John Cadwalader's easement donation, recorded Monday, merges several existing parcels on Hawlin Road into a single parcel of 164 acres, which can never be redivided into more than two tracts. Cadwalader’s gift brings total conservation • easement protection in Rappahannock County to 10,210 acres. Battle of Front Royal will be Round Table topic The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will meet Wednesday, April 12 to hear a discussion of the Battle of Front Royal, which took place May 23, 1862. The meeting, at 7:30 p.m., will be held at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Main Street in Sperryville. Melissa Delcours, a teacher at Rappahannock County High School who formerly served on the staff at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Battlefield Park, will discuss the battle in which Confederate forces under General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson captured Front Royal and a majority of the Union forces occupying that town. The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. Members of the Round Table need not make reservations, but those who are not dues-paid members should call 987-8444 to reserve a space. Benefit dinner at Amissville VFD The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is sponsoring a fried chicken dinner on April 8 from 5. to 8 p.m. at the fire hall. Prices are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages five to ten and children under four may eat for free. Happenings in Rappahannock • Monday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m., at the town hall there will be a Town of Washington Waste Water Committee public meeting to review work performed to date and discuss status regarding development and implementation of a Waste Water Collection and Treatment System. • Wednesday, April 12 at 7:30 the Washington Town Council will meet at the town hall. Subjects include a public hearing on procurement of land for a waste treatment facility and an alternate well location and preliminary discussion of the 2000/2001 budget. • Monday, April 17 - Monday, April 24: Spring holiday break for Rappahannock public school system. Return to school on Tuesday, April 25. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Vineyards open Photo courtesy of Marilyn Armor In all of its splendor, Sharp Rock Vineyards is now open every Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 until 5 p.m., also by appointment during the week. From Sperryville, take Route 231 approximately eight miles, turn right onto Sharp Rock Road and go one plus mile and the winery is on the right. For a perfect springtime treat visit the winery this weekend. Sharp Rock just released its 1999 Sauvignon Blanc; 1999 Cabernet Franc and 1999 Chardonnay Reserve. at county education forum An open forum on education to be held at the Rappahannock County High School on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. will feature three panelists who are experts in their particular areas of education. Diane Melby, Coordinator of Instruction and Student Services at Lord Fairfax V^UIIllllUllity IsUliege III Middletown, will address labor market demands and the leading developments of vocational programs to meet those needs. Diane who has been at LFCC since 1992 is Tech Prep Coordinator and has direct responsibility for all technical degree programs. George David Baker, Jr., Director of Finance with the Orange County Public Schools since 1996, will speak to the growing issue of school funding in the State of Virginia. George, a CPA and Registered School Business Official with the Virginia Association of School Business Officials was a staff accountant in the Charlottesville City Schools for eight years before taking his current position in Orange County. r Diane and George will be joined by panelist and moderator John Esty of Concord, Mass., former principal, president of the National Association of Independent Schools, school board member and currently adviser to Boston public schools, who will focus on school reform and new PublicEducation.com NEW DIRECTIONS IN EDUCA T/ON rends in education. Community leaders and Headwaters’ board members will share in open discussion workshops following the panel presentation. The evening, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by the combined efforts of Headwaters, First Thursday Education Support Group and the Rappahannock County Parent/Teacher Organization. A lasagna dinner will be served in the High School Commons from 5:30 to 6:30 preceding the Open Forum, PublicEducation.com, which starts at 7 p.m. Virginia Democratic Presidential selection process begins today By Meredith Gorfein Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In the state of Virginia the Democratic Party chooses its presidential candidate differently form the Republican Party which holds a Primary. The Democrats have a Caucus/Convention system, and in Rappahannock the process begins today, Wednesday, April 5, with the appearance of a paid political ad announcing our Caucus. The Rappahannock Democratic Caucus will be held on Monday, April 17 at The Theatre at Washington on Gay Street, Washington, starting at 7:30 p.m. This Caucus is the first step in a four step process which will culminate in Los Angeles in August with the election of the Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates. Throughout Virginia all coun ties and cities will be holding caucuses and will elect a total of 3,500 delegates and 1,750 alternates who will go to the Congressional District Conventions and to the State Convention. The County Caucuses are to be held either on Saturday, April 15 or on Monday, April 17. The Rappahannock Democratic Committee chose Monday evening, the 17th for its Caucus because the Fodderstack Race is being held on Saturday, April 15 and there are many democrats who are planning to run/walk the race. Each county will choose delegates and alternates who are pledged to presidential candidates. In Rappahannock we are allotted five delegates and two alternates. The Delegates chosen in Rappahannock on April 17 will then go on to the 10th Congressional District Convention, held at the Centreville High School on Saturday, May 20. The work of this convention will be to elect five district level delegates and one alternate to the Democratic National Convention. From all of the Congressional Districts in Virginia, there will be 52 district level delegates and eleven alternates going to Los Angeles. Additionally, the District Convention will nominate one person to be the Democratic nominee of the tenth District for the U.S. House of Representatives, and will consider resolutions brought forward from the Resolutions Committee as well as those approved by the Rappahannock Caucus on April 17. The Democratic State See SELECTION, Page A5 Free parking at the “Fourth” BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Board of Supervisors favorably considered a request from Charlie Tompkins and Jeff Light of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC) to endorse this year’s Fourth of July celebration as a “County Festival” and to provide up to $3000 to help cover costs for the event. The county endorsement and financial support for “Festival 2000!” will enable RAAC to eliminate parking fees for county residents and should help promote the participation of more Rappahannock families and businesses. This year’s event, according to the handouts provided by RAAC, will include a Rappahannock produce and fanners’ market, artists and craftsmen, vendors and exhibits, civic organizations, and “family fun,” with the emphasis on Rappahannock. Supervisor Bryant Lee spoke in favor of the county endorsement and financial assistance, but noted that he was concerned that the funding would create an unwelcome precedent. Supervisor Roger Welch also expressed his support for the endorsement and concern for the financial aspect, stating “we’ve got this money here, and everyone wants a piece of it.” Washington Town Mayor Stewart Willis commented that the Fourth of July celebration “is a community affair that the town has supported for a number of years for the community. This year is a special event— truly a community affair.” Board chair Pete Estes voiced his support for this year’s event, and suggested that the $3,000 could come out of the supervisors’ budget surplus and not the general fund. The motion was made by Chairman Estes, seconded by Supervisor Anderson, and unanimously approved. Maazels Hearthstone application withdrawn The Special Exception application heard aiH¥wfecommended at last month’s Planning Commission meeting was expected to be the “big draw" at the evening session, and an unprecedented assembly of Maazel and Hearthstone supporters and opposition would have created an overflow crowd. The application was “withdrawn” according to Mr. McCarthy, but Dietlinde Maazel said that they consider it “simply postponed until the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors since those who were to have given testimony re: traffic and related matters were not available.” In a letter sent to the Rappahannock News and included in this edition’s “Letters to the Editor” See FREE, Page A6 Baldwin case postponed for third time The court date for Danny and Bonnie Sue Baldwin of Sperryville has been postponed yet again. The original date of the trial was Dec 2, 1999. Then the hearing was postponed to Dec. 7 and then until April 3, 2000. The new court date has been set for May 1, 2000 at 10 a.m. The trial will be held in Charlottesville. The Baldwins were indicted on March 11, 1999 for bear poaching and the sale of illegally taken wildlife. Mrs. Baldwin has also been charged with the possession of firearms after having been convicted of a felony. Bear poaching is considered a felony, carrying a maximum penalty of five years incarceration and fine of $250,000. The maximum penalty for the firearms charge is 10 years incar* ceration and a fine of $250,000.

Feeder pests, grackles can be tricked away1 The common grackle, Quiscalus quiscula, is back. That will be no news to most people who feed wild birds and live surrounded by open farmland in the Virginia Piedmont. The first grackle arrived at our feeder around the first of March. The numbers grew until at least 10 or 12 now gather at the feeding area, squabble among themselves, give their squeaky calls and gobble up all the seed. Only a few white-throated sparrows are brave enough to scratch for seed on the ground under the feeder, well away from hungry blackbirds. In an informal survey of friends who feed birds, I have learned that people lucky enough to live in the woods, surrounded by big trees, are free of grackles. They are lucky. While reminding readers that the common grackle, a native North American species, is protected by federal law, I have discovered methods to keep the birds away from the feed All Things * Wild And I Wonderful f John Trott l er on a temporary basis. Grackles like bread. Lee and I save crusts and ends of loaves that I break up and put on the cement well-cover, away from , the feeder. A grackle will strut — they do strut — up to the cover, snatch a piece of bread and fly away with it. This behavior attracts other grackles, and much sooner than I wish, the bread is gone and they are back at the feeder gobbling up sunflower seed. Cracked com is also favored by the big black birds. Since cracked com is relatively inexpensive, it can be used to lure grackles away from the feeder where they take time to pick up enough grains to satisfy their voracious appetites. Even more interesting is something I have observed recently. Grackles are early to roost. Well before sunset, they fly a short distance to the ivy-covered trees growing around the foundation of the hotel that once operated in Flint Hill. As soon as they disappear, cardinals, white-throats, juncos, titmice, chickadees, and nuthatches flock to the feeder. I have started putting out more seed at that time for “the regulars.” Unfortunately, grackles are also early risers and descend on the feeder at sunrise. I have noticed that even the usually belligerent jays and red-bellied woodpeckers give way to grackles. It’s the numbers of grackles that intimidates. In early March when the first grackle appeared, other species fed with the single bird. As soon as large numbers arrived, the birds gave them all the seed and space. Grackles are semi-colonial nesters; they build nests quite close to each other. Last year, they nested in the same ivy tangle they are roosting in now. Readers who have dense stands of cedar or pine near their homes are probably doomed to grackle-presence until June, when nesting season is over and the birds begin to form flocks. Thick evergreens are favored by the black birds for roosting and nesting. In preparation for this column, I decided to do some research on grackles with a two-pronged purpose: would I learn something that would help me with the grackle dilemma? Also, is there anything of a positive nature I could report? For the latter, grackles do eat Japanese beetles, that imported critter that causes so many problems in the vegetable garden. That’s it, I fear, for good news of grackles. Grackles are omnivorous; they will eat anything. This includes eggs and young of other birds; they have been known to even kill and eat the introduced house sparrow (maybe that is in their favor). Besides consuming many kinds of seeds and insects, grackles eat peas, strawberries, and cherries, along with salamanders, crayfish, minnows, and mice. The big black birds have even been observed snatching flying bats out of the air! The problem of man and grackles is not new. The following was written in the early part of the last century: “The grackle’s reputation among farmers is almost as black as its plumage, for its faults, and it has plenty, are more conspicuous than its good deeds.” The grackle was condemned by, farmers for the considerable damage done to the grain crops — particular-, ly com — during the planting season and until after harvesting. The grackle population has increased recently because many, survive winters that would normally keep flocks at healthy levels with the natural food supply. Modern methods of harvesting grain with' machines involves considerable waste. Winter flocks of grackles feed and endure because of the spilled grain. It’s a losing battle. One option is to stop feeding birds. Then you miss the cardinals bringing their young to the feeder and the indigo bunting, a summer visitor increasingly reported' at feeders. Write Virginia naturalist John, Trott care of this newspaper: P.O. Box. 59, Washington, VA 22747. RCPS News BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • The Primary Science Fair at Rappahannock County Elementary School was a huge success last week. The K-3rd grade teachers, students and parents worked very hard to make it a successful event. Middle School students were on hand to interview the young students and to offer suggestions and praise for their science projects. It was an educational experience for everyone. The sixth and seventh grade students who assisted were Kelsey Hutcheson, Anna Kreyling, Amanda Miller, David Miller, Mattie Nawrocki, Malcolm Sonnett and Patrick Treanor. Many thanks to these talented students. Thanks also to the wonderful parent (and sibling) volunteers who donated their time to move tables, set up and decorate for the fair. They were: Mr. J.B. Carter, Ms. Tiffany Early (Rappahannock County High Student), Mrs. Deborah Flournoy, Mrs. Nanette Hogan, Mrs. Theresa Light, Mrs; Mary Riggleson, Mrs. Justine Rosenbaum, Mr. Jimmy Swindler and Mrs. Teresa Wayland. Thanks to this hardworking crew, we were able to complete the project in record time. Volunteers on hand to help disassemble the fair were: Mr. Rick Drake, Mr. Jimmy Swindler, and students Andrew Kohler, Josh Makela, Andy Propst, Gunnar Propst, Glen Swain and Matt Swain. Thank you all! • It’s not too late! The Book Fair at Rappahannock County Elementary School, sponsored by the RCES Library, is still open to the public and will be through Monday, April 10. Please stop by and browse the wonderful selection of books. 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A plate with the giver’s name will be placed inside the book’s front cover. • If your child needs his or her kindergarten physical, The Rappahannock County Health Department has scheduled special days in April for that purpose. If you have not received a flyer from the school with that information, please call RCES at 987-8259 or the Health Department at 675-3516. During kindergarten registration each year, a table is set up in the RCES lobby with information that may be of interest to parents of children below age five. Please stop by and pick up any brochures that interest you. Various organizations within the com munity (Social Services, The Extension Service and the Health Department) join the school system in an effort to inform parents of programs available to their pre-school children. The information provided by these agencies is amazing, and a well kept secret in many ways. Just call and ask them what is available. You may be surprised. Social Services, 675-3313; Extension Office (not just 4-H), 675-3619; Health Department, 675-3516. • Our Rappahannock County High School Varsity and Junior Varsity girl’s softball teams are incredible! We are very proud of their recent wins and wish them well for the remainder of the season. Junior Varsity coach Rhonda Jenkins reminds everyone that the next Junior Varsity home game will be on Friday, April 14 against Brentsville. Remember that all home games will be played at Stuart Field in Amissville on the Rappahannock Athletic Association fields until our PUBLIC HEARING Amendment of FY 2000 Town of Washington Budget On Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. the Town Council of Washington, Virginia shall hold a Public Hearing at the Town Hall in Washington, Virginia, to consider amending its current fiscal year budget. The nature of the amendment is to expend $175,000.00 plus settlement costs to acquire a certain parcel of real estate, briefly described as Tax Map Parcel 19-71A containing 21.0293 acres, more or less, situate on Virginia Route 626 in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. Additionally, the Town will consider the expenditure of additional sums for engineering and other studies relating to the property not to exceed $10,000.00. A copy of the option agreement relating to the acquisition of the real estate is on file at the Town Clerk's office and at the Zoning Administrator's office and may be inspected during normal business hours. You are invited to attend and to express your view. This hearing to amend the FY 2000 Town of Washington Budget is held in accordance with § 15.2-2507 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended. Paid Political Advertisement NOTICE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee hereby announces that it will hold an assembled caucus on Monday, April 17, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington on Gay Street, Washington, for the purpose of electing 5 delegates and 2 alternates to the 10th Congressional District Convention and the 2000 Virginia State Democratic Convention and to consider resolutions to be forwarded to such District and State Conventions. In accordance with the Virginia Democratic Party Plan, the Rappahannock County Democratic Caucus is open to all Democrats registered to vote in Rappahannock County. Persons wishing to be candidates for Delegate shall fill out and submit a filing form along with a voluntary administrative fee of $25.00. Alternates shall be chosen as the next highest vote-getters. On the filing form, preference for Presidential candidate, and US House of Representatives candidate or “Uncommitted” will be stated. Completed forms and fees may be mailed to RCDC, P.O. Box 277, Washington, VA 22747 or given to one of the officers: Meredith Gorfein, Lillian Aylor, Floyd Stilley or Andy Platt. In all cases the forms must be in the hands of an officer no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2000. Slates may be formed, and the same deadline and rules shall apply. Delegate Filing Forms, copies of the Call to Caucus, and the Temporary Rules for the Caucus are available at the Registrar of Voters’ office on Gay Street, Washington, during their regular business hours, or by calling Meredith Gorfein, 675-3515 or Floyd Stilley, 675-1930. On Monday, April 17, the doors to the Caucus will be opened at 6:30 for the check-in/certification process. All participants of the Caucus shall sign a standardized declaration form stating that he or she is a Democrat; does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to a Democratic Nominee in the next General Election; is not a member of any other political party; has not participated and will not participate in the nominating process of any other Party for the 2000 Presidential election; and is a registered voter in Rappahannock County. Caucus Declaration Forms must be filled out at the Caucus prior to participating in the Caucus. At 7:30 p.m., the doors to the Caucus will be closed and no person may complete a form and participate in the Caucus after that time with the exception of those persons in line to check in at 7:30 p.m. The 10th Congressional District Convention will convene on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. at the Centreville High School, Centreville, VA, and the 2000 Virginia State Democratic Convention will convene at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at the Scope Convention Center, 201 East Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA and continue through Saturday, June 3,2000. For further information, please contact Meredith Gorfein, Chair, Rappahannock County Democratic Committee at 675-3515 or gorfeinQcitizen.infi.net. Paid tor and authorized by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee school fields catt be completed. • The r Rappahannock County High^School boys' soccer team will play its next home game bn Tuesday, April Hat 5 p.m. .Please plan to come out and Support, out team. We are pleased come Mr. Paul Paratope as1 boys’Varsity Soccer Coach this year. The girls’ soccer teanf* will not have Jufcether home game until M and ay, April 24. On that day the boys will play first at 4:30 p.m. followed by the girls. Girls’coach Mr. Carl Gray is doing a wonderful job assisted by ROMS teacher Mrs. Pud Maeyer. Mr. Gray and Culpeper Trivel League soccer coach Mipe Garrett, led a soccer cRp® ic for Rappahannock Soccer3 League payers on Saturday, Match 25* The clinic was well atteifttafl*3by RCPS children ages four and up and their parents. Many RCHS soccer players were on hand to “coach” the younger players. It was a fun and educational morning. *• Headwaters and the Rappahannock County Elementary School PTO are co-sponsoring a Forum on Education on Thursday, April 13 at Rappahannock County High School at 7 p.m. If you can attend it should be a fun and educational evening. Thanks to members of the two sponsoring organizations a lasagna dinner will be served, beginning at 6 p.m. Questions? Please call Headwaters’ Executive Director Linda Tarry at 6751819. • Monday was the first day back- for third grade teacher, Mrs. Carol Johnson who has been on maternity leave with her new baby since January. It is wonderful to have her back. RCES parent Mrs. Sharon Humbles has been subbing for her; her presence will be greatly missed. • Congratulations to Mrs. Molly Bailey, RCES fifth grade teacher, on the birth of a little girl, Nancy Katherine (Katy), on March 20. • The next Rappahannock County Elementary School PTO meeting will be on Friday, April 7 in the RCES cafeteria. A pot luck dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Please bring an interesting salad (hot or cold, greens, meat or pasta) to share. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Dr. David Gangel and Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs will be present to discuss the School Budget Process. Please plan to attend this informative meeting. Child care will be provided. • Throughout the month of April SADD members and parent volunteers from RCHS, in cooperation with’ the county's DARE office, will be soliciting donations for the' After Prom Party on Saturday, Mdy 6. This is a safe and. well chaperoned alternative event for students’ after the prom. Funds must be raised to pay for the facility as well as food, door prizes etc. If you are approached about a donation, thank you for your generosity, ;;; • Rappahannock County DARE Officer and School Resource Officer Jeff Brown has been busily working to line up exhibitors for DARE Day which has become an annual event at RCES. Each year it becomes bigger and We have begun recruiting parent and community volunr teers to help man exhibits, keep drink tubs filled, animals watered, and so much more. If you are willing and able to volunteer one or two hours on thjB morning of Friday, May 26 to help insure the success of this special day for our children, please call Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 9878259. • On Sunday, April 9 RCMS seventh grade student Anna Kreyling will travel to Richmond to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Richmond Times Dispatch. • We have amazing volunteers at Rappahannock County High School! In the Computer Lab there are folks who spend hours just insuring that the lab is supervised so that students may use it whenever they need it. It is a difficult job to keep the lab staffed with volunteers on a daily basis and Mrs. Judy Tole deserves tremendous gratitude for the enormous effort she puts into that task. Volunteers who answer phones in the Guidance Office at the high school allow the secretaries the time they need to perform other important duties. We are so grateful to all those wonderful folks, many of whom are not parents but just wonderful generous friends of public education. The spirit of volunteerism is everywhere in Rappahannock. Those who involve themselves in volunteer activities for the betterment of our county and its citizens are among the most positive and happy folks around. Please thing about volunteering in our public schools. Making a difference in the life of a child will have an enduring effect, both for you and for future generations. ; • Have a wonderful week! WCDS News BY LORI FERREIRA Admissions Coordinator • The Wakefield Country Day School Key Club, directed by WCDS teacher, Dr. George L. Snider Jr., raised funds for Cystic Fibrosis research by selling soft drinks and baked goods during intermission at the spring play, “The Importance of Being Earnest”, last Friday and Saturday nights. Key Club members helping at the event were Wayne Beatty, Connor Hammelman, Steven Fernandez, Jung-Min Lee, Thomas Marlar, David Riedel, Arlen Sherwood, Antonia Toth and Sam Wood. A check will be sent to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help fight this genetic disease. • On Saturday, April 8 WCDS faculty, alumni and parents will compete against students in the “Silver Bucket Game”, an annual event at the school. The “Silver Bucket” refers to the galvanized trophy awarded the winning basketball team. • The WCDS Boy’s Lacrosse team will go up against Notre Dame in a home game to be played at 4:30 on April 7 and will play at nearby Randolph Macon Academy tin Front Royal at 4 p.m on April 10. Come and out and see tlje action!

How close is sprawl? BYDONAUDETTE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Jim Gannon, in an article promoting a public forum on “Saving Rappahannock County from Sprawl” (7:30 p.m., April 14, Amissville Fire Hall), asked whether this county can be saved from sprawl. Well, how close is it? Anyone who drives back and forth to the Washington, D.C., area knows how close it is. Years ago, Gainesville was a small village. You came upon it from 1-66 or Route 29 and hardly noticed it. There were a few gas stations, Atlas Steel, the Christmas Gallery, Phil’s Market, a florist shop, a barbershop, and a statue of a man made out of iron pipe and fittings off to the right westbound. That was it. There was little traffic. There was only one traffic light. Things changed a few years ago. In 1998, placards on small stakes lined the westbound edge of the road after the 1-66 exit. They advertised housing developments. Since then these placards have been formalized into a smart looking, ladder-type sign: Crossroads Village and Greenhill Crossing to the right; Virginia Oaks and Manassas Lake straight ahead, Laurianne Woods, Bridlewood, Kingsbrooke, Sheffield Manor, Foxborough, Braemar, and Saybrooke to the left. There is no room on the sign for Dunbarton, Heritage Hunt, or John Marshall Commons. Nor for a myriad of older housing developments. Gainesville now has a full complement of fast-food establishments, storage shed and trailer sales, and an assortment of other establishments for a fast-paced life and convenience. A newly created strip mall, Gateway Center, on the south side of Route 29, now dominates Gainesville. The entryway has six through lanes and four turn lanes, 10 lanes in all. It is bigger than Route 29. Giant Food serves as the anchor store in the strip mall, flanked by a Japanese restaurant, Chinese restaurant, plus the usual cluster of pizza, tanning, carpeting, gallery stores, etc. A connector road is planned just beyond the Giant to tie Wellington Road to New Linton Hall Road for easier access to the area. Opposite the Giant, earth is currently being moved for a bank, a Friendly restaurant, a gas station, etc. This is all 22 miles from Rappahannock County. Driving a little further toward Rappahannock County, and opposite Lake / ' ' ■ - Opinion Manassas with its expected 500-700 home build out, is a new planned residential community called Somerset. In the past few months its expansive boulevard entrance has been built, curving around a comer into the woods. It looks like a mirror image of Lake Manassas. Yet closer along Route 29 toward Rappahannock County is the Vint Hill development. A little further, a new road (Riley Road), characteristic of a development, has appeared, leading off into the woods. Next we encounter the New Baltimore stretch of mixed industrial and commercial strip development. At Warrenton, the strip development continues. Here, asphalt rules. For example,#there are close to 1,000 parking spaces just in the area in front of and west of K-Mart. This does not include the 50-60 parking spaces for each of various restaurants on Route 29 in that area. Continuing on through the business section of Warrenton, a turn is finally made onto Route 211 where a “Town Centre” strip mall is located. We are now 10 miles from Rappahannock County. Once past this last strip mall, though, there is a palpable change in the landscape. No extensive commercial or industrial development. Just farmland. But housing developments, big and small, still abound and they are near Rappahannock County. How near? Three miles away from Rappahannock County, is Clevenger’s Comer, planned at the intersection of Route 211 and Route 229. Down Route 229, is South Wales, a residential development covering 2,500 acres. Further on is Quail Ridge. Along Route 211 leading into Rappahannock County is more residential development: Erinbrook, two miles away, the LeeHigh subdivision, 1.5 miles away, and Wildwood Forest, right on the border. Is this sprawl? You used to be able to drive from Gainesville to Rappahannock County and encounter only three traffic signals. Now you encounter 12. Before, you saw a few cars pull away from a traffic light. Now it looks like the starting gate of the Indianapolis 500. Can Rappahannock County be saved from sprawl? People from Loudoun County attempting to slow sprawl will be at the public forum at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 14 at the Amissville Fire Hall. The western reaches of Loudoun County are about 15 miles away from Rappahannock County. Loudoun County is the third fastest-growing county in the United States. Sheriff’s office investigating two shooting incidents The Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office is investigating two shooting incidents that occurred in the Castleton area on the night of March 3031 that may be related. At about 12:55 a.m. on March 31, it was reported that a light fixture at the end of the entrance of driveway of a borne on Rt. 618 had been shot aut. Deputy Mark Currence Investigated, and was told that the incident probably occurred between 11:30 p.m. on March 30 and 12:50 a.m. on March 31, when it was reported. Later on March 31, the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint from a man who reported that a cow belonging to his laughter that was being kept In a field on Rt. 626, just past Garden Club to offer scholarship The Rappahannock County harden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a sfenior in Rappahannock Dounty for the purpose of con:inuing his or her education. ' A grant of $1500 will be iwarded to a student enrolling n a four year college or university. $1,000 will be given ;he first year and $500 in the second year. An applicant must be a •esident of Rappahannock bounty, a member of this vear’s graduating class (home schooled or other schools), be iccepted at an accredited four rear school, have a need for inancial assistance and be 'ecommended by three nonrelative residents of Rappahannock County. Applications for the grant ire available at the guidance lepartment of the Rappahannock County High School or from Mrs. Irwin R. £ilby, 987-8741. The deadline for returning he applications is May 22. RECYCLE the intersection with Rt. 618, had been found shot. Deputy Currence also investigated the second incident, and found that the cow had died from a gunshot to the skull. “At this point, we think that the two incidents are related,” said Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz. On March 29, the Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a larceny of tools had occurred from a property on the F. T. Valley Road. Sometime during the week preceding March 29, a Stihl weed eater Model FS-76, weed eater accessories, and a 1/2inch air impact wrench were taken from a barn on the complainant’s property. Deputy Anthony Berry is investigating the incident. Anyone with information about any of these cases is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (540) 675-3331. Buy a new Arctic Cat* ATV and get your choice: 2 Motorola* 2-way radios, or a 2-year extended service contract, or financing as low as 9.95%, or a Warn* winch for $69 (on 500 4 x 4 Automatic only). Now is the best time to buy a new Arctic Cat ATV. 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This would require a property tax increase of approximately six to seven cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, given the new revaluation of the penny rate to $62,000 or so. For a taxpayer with property assessed at $300,000, that would mean an increase in the tax bill of approximately $20. The final budget reflected a net reduction of nearly $55,000 from that discussed at the March 28 meeting, but the bulk of the reduc tions were due to Virginia Retirement System rate changes and not to the reduction in administrative salary increases that proved the point of contention at that meeting. The net result of some two hours of wrangling between the School Board and the citizenry was a reduction of less than $11,000. The key increase in expenditures in this budget is apparently non-controversial, and was supported by the majority of public hearing speakers and callers to School Board members. This increase is $328,424,25 in salaries and benefits for teachers, an amount that represents nearly 55 percent of the overall budget increase. An additional $175,688.60 of the expenditure increase relates to group health and life insurance premium changes that are generally not reducible, meaning that at least 84 percent of the budget increase should withstand any challenge by the Board of Supervisors. The budget review by the Board of Supervisors has been set for April 24 at 7 p.m. at the high school auditorium and the public will have an opportunity to comment at that time. Local artist S. Kenny wins Best of Show Once a year the Fraser Gallery does what no other gallery in Washington, D.C. does: it hosts an international fine arts competition. Over a thousand entries are received, and from those less than 25 are selected. This year, Spenyville artist Steven Kenny was not only invited to exhibit, but also ended up walking away with the top prize: Best of Show. The Georgetown International Fine Arts Competition, now in its fourth year, is a worldwide call for artists to submit slides or digital images of their two dimensional or wall hung three dimensional works for review by an outside juror. The process starts with the gallery inviting an independent juror to curate the show. Past jurors have included Joe Shannon, a well known D.C. area artist and art critic for Art in America magazine. This year, Margarida Kendall Hull, a highly acclaimed D.C. area artist and a respected professor of art at George Mason University selected the work for the exhibition. Ms. Kendall Hull ; reviewed over one thousand j entries from Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Latin America, Canada and every state in the United States before selecting 23 artists from various parts of the United States, Canada, ;; * CAFE 11763 Let Hwy.. Sptrryville, Vfl Thursday 4/6: OPEN MIC. 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Additionally, Mr. Kenny, as the Best of Show winner will be invited to have a solo exhibition in 2001, and the other prize winners are included in the Fraser Gallery’s annual summer show. “This competition has been instrumental in bringing new artists to the Washington art scene,” says Catriona Fraser, owner and director of the Fraser Gallery. “Artists who otherwise would never have had the chance to show their work in the DC area.” “Kenny’s work stood out immediately,” pointed out the r juror. “His technical skill and creativity earned him this prize.” The work, an oil painting titled “Asparagus Queen” has already been picked up by a local Washington magazine to use as the cover for their next issue. The exhibition runs through April 19. For more information or images please contact Mr. Kenny directly at 547-3971 or call the gallery. The Fraser Gallery is one of the seven Canal Square galleries located at 1054 31st Street, NW in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The gallery can be reached at 202/2986450 or via' email at frasergallery@hotmail.com. Correction A story in last week’s Rappahannock News suggesting that a mountain lion may have killed a Royal Mute Swan in The Plains was incorrect. Joseph P. Garvin of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Warrenton Regional laboratory wrote, “The necropsy did show that the bird was killed by a predator. My opinion, as expressed in the necropsy report, was that the bird was that the bird was killed by a large dog (80-100 pounds or above), or possibly a black bear. “At no point did I conclude that a mountain lion could have been responsible ....” The Rappahannock News regrets the error. In fairing memory of my ‘Dad, Lazorance freeman, who passed away 14 years ago, April 6, 1986 and my step-dad, Leroy ‘Porter, who passed away 24 years ago, April5, 1976. 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—-Eappafjannocfe JJetoS— 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 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mall: RappNewsOtlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5,2000 Our View The Fodderstack Run it, walk it, whatever... its just a day of pure fun. Each April for the last twenty-two years, a wholesome community spirit and sense of cooperation have brought Rappahannock citizens and visitors together for the Fodderstack 10-K Race from Flint Hill to Washington. This year’s race will be held on Saturday, April 15. There will be mugs, trophies, tee shirts and cheers galore for the runners and winners. This year, for the first time there will be drawings for gifts donated by local businesses. Pre-registration must be received by April 8 and the cost is $17. After that date and the morning of the race, the cost is $20. Over the years, the day’s activities have grown. But throughout, they’ve brought enjoyment to lots of folks and they’ve given the county a chance to show off its hospitality. In short, it’s fun. The run also constitutes an important fundraiser for the Rappahannock Recreation Authority and its good works. Countless Rappahannock folks give of their time and energy to make the race work and work well. The details involved in publicizing the event, registering and timing runners, providing water and first aid, controlling traffic, etc. may not always be apparent to the casual observer or bypasser. But, the people who perform those tasks deserve the community’s heartfelt thanks. And there are plenty of opportunities for more volunteers to get involved in next Saturday’s twenty-second running of the race. Contact Jean Lillard at 6757171 or the County Administrator’s Office at 6753342 if you’re willing to help. The awards ceremony should go off about noon on the courthouse steps and we encourage Rappahannock residents to come and be a part of this fun filled event! Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Cynthia Stamps Spring reflections at a local stream capture beauty and tranquility at its best. Letters ACTION (“Amissville Citizens To Improve Our Neighborhood”) responds The article in last week’s Rappahannock News concerning the Amissville Commercial Plan, reported that I submitted an “unsolicited” draft plan to the Planning Commission. This is not accurate and the following background information is submitted. Other Amissville citizens and myself were involved with community activities long before AACA was formed. I became a member of the Amissville Community Preservation Committee (ACPC) in December 1997 to help save the Post Office from being relocated to Culpeper County. After many letters, phone calls and petition gathering, the USPS met with us and the community at the fire hall on Feb. 5, 1998 and agreed to keep the post office in Amissville with our help in finding a site. This effort resulted in the USPS purchasing the Ring property on Route 642. Construction will be starting this month and the new post office should be opened by this fall. Citizen involvement and actions made the difference. After we were assured that the Post Office would remain an integral part of the community we proceeded to conduct a survey of home locations served by roads in Amissville to determine areas that could be considered as part of the village. On Dec. 30, 1998 a letter was sent to the Board of Supervisors and Mr. Raymond Brown, our Planning Representative, with survey results. We suggested that the boundaries for Amissville should be established in coordination with Amissville residents. Also in this letter they were advised that the new water system in the Wildwood Forest development adjacent to Amissville was capable of serving up to 1,000 homes and the owner was willing to sell or consider extending service to Amissville. (At the Dec. 6, 1999 supervisors meeting our request for a study was denied and the opportunity to purchase the Wildwood system for $1 was also killed.) Our Dec. 30, 1998 letter further suggested that commercial zoning be provided that could support a small shopping center to furnish additional services to Amissville similar to those available in other county villages. The Dec. 30, 1998 letter was furnished to Mr. Miller when his AACA group was later formed. As a result of the Dec. 30, 1998 letter, Mr. Raymond Brown requested that the Planning Commission be briefed on ideas for Amissville. On Feb. 17, 1999 a briefing was given as requested. As a result the commission gave their approval for the ACPC to proceed to study the following areas: 1) An Amissville Commercial Area Plan. 2) An Amissville Route 211 Enhancement Project. 3) An Amissville Village/Town Study. 4) Monitor the progress of the new Post Office. The commission requested they be kept informed on work in progress. Funding for studies was to be budgeted by Mr. McCarthy. During the August 1999 Rappahannock Planning Commission meeting the representatives from each district were requested to submit names of individuals to be tasked to do development and boundary studies of the villages in their areas. My name was one of those submitted by Mr. Brown. It later became apparent at coordination meetings with AACA leadership members that development and boundary studies were not what they vyanted and cooperation with us would not be forthcoming. During the course of the fall and winter of 1999, drafts of work were furnished to Mr. Brown for review and comment. We also furnished drafts of community surveys to be mailed out to citizens to get their opinions on development, boundaries, water, zoning and any needed commercial services. We were instructed by Mr. Brown not to send out these surveys but to continue the work on the plan. The original schedule set by the planning commission was to complete the development studies by April 2000. On March 17, I mailed draft copies of a Commercial Area Plan for Amissville with Village Boundaries and Community Improvements to Mr. Raymond Brown and the other Planning Commission members. The plan was designed to try to give the planners options for selecting boundaries and commercial locations that would serve present and future needs of Amissville. For example: Option #1 village boundary is approximately the unofficial village of about 143 people that exists today. Nothing would change. This option was not discussed in the article in the Rappahannock News. This project was done at the direction of and for the Planning Commission. For any one other than them to release it publicly is irresponsible, especially when all the facts were not presented completely and accurately. We all love our community, so let’s work together to make it a place we can all be proud of. Robert E. Lindquist Amissville Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO April 6, 1950 The church choirs of Washington, under the direction of Mrs. Catherine Wood Cahan, will present an Easter Cantata for mixed voices, “The Everlasting Christ,” by R.C. Wilson, on Good Friday evening, April 7. Lucy Mae Smith is accompanist. Dudley Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. BJ. Wood of Flint Hill, sold two hogs, weighing over 500 pounds, at Front Royal Livestock Market, March 30 for the sum of $86.82. Dudley bought the two pigs Sept. 24, 1949, at which time they weighed about 50 pounds each. L.R. Hudson of Slate Mills sold a trout stream recently to Capt. Fred Kochly (U.S. Army, Ret.) of Washington, D.C. The stream, known as Broken Back Creek, goes around the Old Rag Mountain near Nethers Mills. 25 YEARS AGO April 10, 1975 A special use permit was granted William Carrigan, Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch by the Town Council of Washington following a hearing Tuesday night. Application had been made requesting that the former elementary school be used for office purposes, food service facilities, guests quarters and auditorium for organized groups. A hearing was scheduled in conjunction with the regular council meeting. June Jordan of the Fodderstack Pottery, Washington will be featured as artisan of the month at Antiques & Artisans in Georgetown each weekend Saturday and Sunday, during the month of April. She will take her potter’s wheel to Georgetown and demonstrate her craft as well as exhibit and sell her wares which include mugs, jugs, vases, pitchers, bird forms and many cfthers. She opened the Fodderstack Pottery in 1965 in one of oldest buildings in the town. The Town of Washington has received a letter from Washington, N.C. inviting the town to enter a float or car in its Bicentennial parade scheduled for August 1976. The letter noted that Washington, N.C. was the first and oldest Washington. Mrs. Virginia Miller, Treasurer of Washington, Va. said they should reply to the invitation on their stationery which has imprinted, Washington, Va., The First Washington Of All. It seems that all of the Washingtons claim to be the first. Trout fishing season opened at noon Saturday and in spite of the high winds anglers were right there. Turnout was not as great as in previous years for not as many streams had been stocked this season. 10 YEARS AGO April 5, 1990 RCHS students inducted into the National Honor Society at a ceremony last week are Michelle Earley, Hope Racer, Skip Giles, Dottie Rinker, Chris Sutton, Linda Jenkins, Francisco Vicente, Jodi Botkin, Amy Kellert and Tai Mullan. . Thomas V. Williams Jr. has been appointed director of the Rappahannock County Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. In his new duties as county director, Mr. Williams assumes the administrative duties of managing the local Extension Office as well as his responsibilities for agriculture and 4-H programs. Viewtown Post Office is having a birthday. The tiny office, always located in Viewtown Store on Route 643 in Viewtown, is 100 years old. According to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Viewtown Post Office was established on April 3, 1890 by request of Olive Postmaster Charles Hawkins. The Olive Post Office, now defunct, was located on Route 626 near Culpeper. One hundred years later, Viewtown’s office is still located in the same building, serving many of the same families. —Compiled by Barbara C. Wayland ' Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum 1 OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The Rappahannock Homemakers enjoy an outdoor demonstration, probably in the 40’s.

Concert Association opens new season by louise McCullough Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Community Concert Association of this six county area, soon to begin its 31st year of presenting the finest professional live attractions in Culpeper, now announces its 20002001 series. New subscribers who join by Thursday, April 6 may attend the current season’s final event at 8 p.m. that night as a bonus concert. The award winning American pianist, Mia Chung, will be heard in an all classical performance. A single subscription is $30 (after April 25, $33) and includes the following five dates in the new season that opens Sunday afternoon Sept. 10 featuring Three Hits and a Miss. Backed by a great combo, this group sings hits from the 40s and 50s. On Wednesday, Oct. 18 the Hector Olivera Solo Orchestra will be heard in organ music of all styles and is considered a phenomenon. Thursday, Nov. 2 brings the Boston Brass with classics to jazz and a little close harmony barbershop too. The American Boychoir is coming on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2001 and does a musically superb, animated performance of many styles. The season’s finale is the internationally acclaimed Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago set for Friday, April 27, 2001. This series has a family subscription rate and offers the opportunity of special benefits for those who wish to be patrons or benefactors. No tickets for individual performances can be sold. All subscribers may attend, free, nine additional attractions offered by the reciprocal concert associations in Manassas and Fairfax. For a fully detailed brochure please call Helen Ziemer at 937-5450. Letters The Hearthstone School My husband and I had been living quietly down on the farm in Rappahannock ;■ for well nigh a decade when j we were approached by mem'< bers of Spring Mountain School in the spring of 1996. ; Due to a mid-term bankruptcy situation, which was impeding them from holding classes in their school, they asked us if we would put at their disposal a structure on our property that could func• tion as a temporary teaching area. With some misgivings we put them up in a small house that had always been on the farm. That summer the school regrouped as a parent’s co-op and renamed itself “The Hearthstone Whole Family Learning Center”. Parents and teachers asked if we would allow them to continue to run the school on the farm. By that time we had come to know the children well and had become familiar with the philosophy of the school which taught values that we associated with the Rappahannock life style: selfreliance, solving problems through dialogue, learning to love nature and the arts, and respecting the tranquility and safety of a rural setting. We renovated a bam and enlarged schoolrooms. Permission to have the school at Castleton was applied for to the Planning Commission and subsequently granted. For three years we have watched the school prosper academically and have been cheered by the sounds and faces of happy children. Some time ago it was proposed that an application be made to increase enrollment from 45 to 115. Two reasons were given: 1. each class would then have an optimal average of nine 2. the school could thereby Earth Day clean-up set Earth Day spring clean-up will be held on Saturday, April 22 at n Rappahannock County Park. Details: All county residents, friends, visitors, absentee landowners, guests, etc. are invited to help participate in a clean-up and pot-luck picnic at the county park, located on U.S. 211 just outside of Washington. Participants are encouraged to bring work/play clothes and casually enjoy our wonderful facility while cleaning up along the banks of the Rush River and the trails and woods •' leading down to it. If pos"sible, there may be some tree planting and trim- - ; k ming. There are numerous opportunities for sports activities also, so bring frisbees, tennis racquets, ., basketballs and such for recreational enjoyment. There are grills for cooking both at the pavilion % ■■ by the parking lot and down by the river. Musicians are encour” w - aged to attend, and there ' ^ i may be some other Earth Day oriented activities y ’ scheduled as word gets ! >1 around. Tentative schedule at this point is 1 p.m. until dark. Contact Hunt Harris for details, 9873366. become self-supporting. As much as my husband and I admired Hearthstone, we felt we would have to take a long look at what it would mean to us financially (another bam to renovate and adapt to school building code requirements) and how such an increase would affect traffic and noise on the property. We also asked professionals what impact it would have upon county roads and the tranquility of our neighbors. At length, being satisfied that the reports we received indicating that the presence of the school with increased enrollment would have no, appreciable effect, we were persuaded to budget for the renovation and petition the Planning Commission on behalf of the school. At the public hearing on March 15, a compromise enrollment figure of 75 was settled upon to go into effect whenever the renovated bam would be ready at the permanent site. An extension of the temporary status of the present school site was approved for two years. We feel privileged to have been afforded an opportunity to aid what we believe is a worthy educational effort. The school is only one of the many organizations we have been honored to support. In the last decade, by giving his services as performer in some thirty concerts, TV programs and the like, my husband has been instrumental in raising over $20,000,000 for UNICEF, UNHCR, UNESCO, the World Life Fund for Nature, a hospital in Senegal, inoculation campaigns for the street children of Rio de Janeiro, an additional wing to a clinic for deaf children in London and so on. This February, at ^ benefit concert conducted by my husband in London, $170,000 was raised for the Sargent Cancer Fund for children. Both of us come from families of very modest circumstances. We feel fortunate that the relative success of our life’s work has allowed us to return in some small measure to society what we have received from it. As a mother, I am baffled and saddened to see that the misinformed have been publicly so insensitive to the children of Hearthstone. It is after all the children who suffer when the future of their home is threatened. As a wife, I find it appalling that on the r pretext of whatever legitimate concerns there may be about Hearthstone at Castleton, some seek to slander and insult my husband (“King of Castleton” and similar rubbish). The mountain of misinformation in the letter to the editor section is astonishing. To comment upon a few items: 1) The Hearthstone school is autonomous with its own IRS number. It administers itself independently. We help support it but do not own it or run it. We make applications on its behalf solely because it operates on our property. Therefore, referring to Hearthstone as the Maazel School is a misnomer in every sense. 2) No amphitheaters or swimming pools were ever proposed in connection with the Hearthstone school petition. 3) A limited increase in enrollment does not mean an increment of 200 cars a day, since the majority of children would be bussed and carpooled in from central locations; 4) If others were confused about the enrollment cap of 45, we certainly have not been. For three years now, the student body has been kept to about 40 at the temporary site and in our mind, one of the purposes of the March 15 hearing of the Planning Commission was to raise the cap from 40/45 to a number agreeable to all as a final combined enrollment figure at the temporary and permanent sites. I would like to thank the Rappahannock News for its objective reporting of the Hearthstone-at-Castleton issue. It is now time for the voice of common sense and fair play to be heard. If any readers are interested in the facts, please contact Stephen Day at (540) 937-3434, email: sday@byday.com. We have been happy to be of service to Hearthstone and are confident that the merits of its petition will be reviewed on the basis of fact and what is in the best interest of the county. Having personally nothing to gain or lose, we shall view with equanimity whatever decision is reached. The joy of having seen the Hearthstoners bloom under tender nurturing will always be ours. Dietlinde Maazel Castleton I Customer Appreciation Month Buy any gas burning appliance i & receive ► ? 6 months no interest financing or 10% off regular price* Broilmaster • Ducane • Jenn Air Whirlpool • Magic Chef • Ruud Fauquier 540-788-4472 800-368-2277 Culpeper & Rappahannock 540-825-0345 Golumhia Propane. Offer good thru April 30, 2000 *on approved credit, surra- restrictions may apply Selection From Page A1 Convention will be held this year in Norfolk on June 2-3 at the Scope Convention Center and is the third leg of the journey to Los Angeles, but the final step for those delegates elected at Rappahannock’s Caucus. Additional Delegates to the National Convention will be chosen and Resolutions coming from the Congressional Districts will be considered. Finally, in Los Angeles, from Aug. 14 through 17 the Democratic National Convention will be held, and the Democratic delegates from all over the country will choose the Democratic Presidential and Vice Presidential nominees for the Nov. 7 General Election. Any Democrat interested in playing a part in this process can file to be a delegate, an/or simply participate in the Caucus on April 17. If you’d like more information on any part of the process, please contact Meredith Gorfein, Chair of the local Democratic committee at 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. Filing forms, the Rappahannock Call to Caucus, and the Temporary Rules for the Caucus will be available beginning today, Wednesday, April 5 from the Registrar of Voters’ office or by calling Meredith Gorfein or Floyd Stilley, 675-1930. ^ w«b •- - * - if V- #' ."if*.1 N£~ ' *1^' ,**l.... M <:;M Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper.,. 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office} . . .. . , ■ • -i —- .»n - -ii .iriiiivi-iriiin.ii^unf^i-iiii. Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 *gg^jg Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. 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Free From Page A1 Mrs. Maazel explains their motivation and involvement with Hearthstone, and responds to the points of criticism by those in opposition to the application. “Healthy Families” initiative Dr. John Burns of the Department of Health presented the board with information on the Healthy Families program, and requested that the board allocate $15,000 to be used to fund 25 hours per week of inhome family support workers in Rappahannock County. He noted that there is some likelihood of success in obtaining grant funding for the program, and that the county funds would be used only in the event that such funding is not acquired. The Healthy Families program, Dr. Bums reported, is designed to provide parenting support in an attempt to eliminate child abuse and other risks to children in “atrisk” families. The program starts with the identification of those “at-risk” families, and their assessment to determine eligibility. Those families that are deemed eligible in the basis of a two to three hour interview are offered the program on a voluntary basis. The family’s strengths and weaknesses are evaluated in tailoring the program that will include assistance from a case worker in developing parenting skills, coordination with other social service agencies, job finding assistance, and promotion of the child’s immunization. The program, Dr. Bums said, has proven effective in other Virginia and US communities in risk reduction, and has resulted in fewer social problems for the program— s children in later years. Initial funding for the program will enable the agency to “take care of ten families,” and the initial focus will be on “new pregnancies.” Dr. Burns said that he expects that the program can start in one and one-half to two months, they have supervisors and assessment workers, and need the funding to hire just the in-home workers. The board will consider the request at a later date. Convenience Center in - dumpsters out County Administrator McCarthy reported that the Flatwoods Public Convenience Center should be ready for opening in early May, and he requested that the board approve a transition schedule and a schedule of operations. The new center, located off Rock Mills Road behind the high school, will replace the Huntly and Scrabble dumpsters. The proposed transition would be initiated with the new site and the two dumpster sites in full operation and, after three weeks, the Scrabble site would be closed and cleaned, and after another three week period the Huntly site would be closed and cleaned. The proposed schedule of operations would ensure that either the Flatwoods Public Convenience Center or the landfill is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. every day of the week except for Mondays when the landfill closes at 3:30 p.m. The Flatwoods hours of operation were proposed to be Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but the Supervisors discussed alternatives, and a revised schedule should be developed and publicized. The Flatwoods Center will include recycling facilities, and the Washington recycling bins will be moved. School issues Schools Superintendent Dr. David Gangel provided the board with an update on the high school addition and introduced School Board Chair Rosa Crocker who presented the School Board’s 2000-2001 budget. Dr. Gangel reported that the addition in “moving along very well.” The masonry work is about complete, final roofing will begin shortly, and windows are going in, he said. The job is about a week and a half behind schedule, but the contractor will catch up “as soon as they get inside” and the facility will be ready for the new academic year. Dr. Gangel also invited the board to attend a walkthrough of the addition, scheduled for April 25 at 6 p.m. Ms. Crocker provided each Supervisor with a copy of the $8.4M school budget, and with an introductory letter from the School Board to the Board of Supervisors. Rappahannock Youth Soccer spring season \. i 4- *. BY NANETTE HOGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Youth Soccer League played its first spring weekend, Saturday April 1. \ U-14 Coach Kathy Manak’s team sponsored by Whit© Oak Veterinary Service, played at home field against Madison with a tie game 22. U-12 Rapp 1 played Madison 1 with Coach Mark Ramey’s team being defeated by Madison 0-6. Returning Coach Tom Pendleton’s U-12 Firebirds sponsored by Miller Brothers Builders, defeated Madison 2-0, played very well with only one practice under their belts. Coach Royce Rollins U-10 Blue Lightning team defeated Madison Wrangler 2-1 at Madison Wrangler Field. U-10 Coach Linda Torrance’s team sponsored by Over Jordan Farms, tied with Madison and U-lO’s Oz Pace Soccer team defeated Madison 1-0. U-8’s Rapp Raptors with Coaches Davids and Kelly Clement played their first soccer j game Saturday with Tim Barts Madison team.-* The referee said “the last quarter was what soc- -J cer was all about.” The kids played with all; their heart.” * The U-8 Fireballs sponsored by Better! Homes Realty, started their season with a winj in Madison. Eight of the Fireballs returned; from the fall team. Their familiarity with each * other showed as they worked together, passing,; scoring and playing defense. Both teams dis-* played great skills and sportsmanship. J Our league’s U-6 teams sponsored byj Sunnyside Farm, are coached by Ren Dietel; (Rapp 1) and co-coaches Mort Bragg and Jim! Oyster (Rapp2). They all played enthusiastical-! ly as they scrimmaged each other. Good luck U6 teams! Good luck this spring 2000 season all team players and coaches! i i Varsity loses, JV splits BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Varsity softball team traveled to Luray on Wednesday. This was the first meeting between the two schools this season. The first game was canceled due to bad weather. Rapp took an early lead on the Bulldogs, but could not Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline March 23 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR RIVERSIDE AUTO SERVICE Quality Auto Body Repairs Mechanical Repairs Towing Service State Inspection Sperryvifle (540) 987-8264 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd . 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Rachael Sharp took the loss on the mound for the Panthers. She ended the game with seven strikeouts and five walks. Rachael also had two hits for the game, Amy Clinedinst, Crystal Grigsby and Kate Wilson also contributed with one hit. Coach Payne commented after the game that the girls made too many errors and the team did not hit well. The J.V. softball team hosted the Bulldogs at Stuart field. Both teams seemed very evenly matched, because the score went back and forth through the first several innings. Laura Kreyling was the starting pitcher for the Panthers, and did a great job striking out nine and walking three in five innings pitched. Brittany Thornhill came on in relief in the sixth, striking out one and giving up zero walks. Both teams were tied 4-4 in the sixth when the Panthers made a couple of errors, allowing Luray to take the lead and the game. The Bulldogs won 6-4. “I knew who ever made the last mistake, the other team would probably win, unfortunately it was the Panthers.” “We played a great game against a very good team, I am very proud of the girls.” The Panthers had eight hits for the game. Allyson Dodson had three hits and two runs batted in, Eva Mills had a double, Molly Burke, Ashley Clinedinst, Brittany Thornhill and Ashleigh Burke also had hits for the Panthers. Girls soccer wins * BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Varsity Girls Soccer team hosted Notre Dame on Wednesday. This was the first game of the season for Rapp. Jenny Waters and Amber Allen had goals for the Panthers. Rapp won the game 3-1. Coach Gray allowed everyone to play in this game. This was a great start to the \ season. The Panthers will be in action this week against Manassas Park and George Mason. PermaTreae r*»t ANU icJUVUTE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 April 5, 2000 Citizen of the Week Jessie Gheen Hometown: Amissville Accomplishments: Jessie is a 1999 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is currently attending Lord Fairfax Community College in Warrenton. She is majoring in Business Administration and made the Dean’s List last semester. She is also a Phi Theta Kappa member. Jessie is the daughter of Ralph and Jody Gheen of Amissville and has one brother, Justin, age 12. She has been employed at Amissville Nursery since March 1999 and knows a lot about plants. Just walk in and ask Jessie what plant can sustain sun, shade, whatever and you will be shocked at what this young lady can tell you about plants. Nursery owners, Paul and Connie Payne cannot say enough nice things about Jessie. Mrs. Payne remarked, “hardworking, trustworthy, reliable...". Jessie is a member of Amissville Baptist Church and participates in their youth group. She has also been a Volunteer 4H Counselor at the center in Front Royal and was very active in 4-H for many years. She is also a past girl scout. Jessie currently serves as a child care provider for The Inn at Washington. She also babysits for several families and enjoys hiking and working with the youth. Now that spring has arrived, stop by Amissville Nursery and meet Jessie, “the plant queen.” Weekend Picks V Pontanima Choir to perform Friday On Friday, April 7 RAAC will host a unique concert by the ; Pontanima Choir from Sarajevo at j 7:30 p.m. at The Theatre. Pontanima is comprised of Christians, Jews, and Muslims, all *! of whom are wonderful musicians and who see their music as a 1 means of building peace in the i aftermath of the war in Bosnia. Advance reservations are not required, and there will be no charge for the concert, though ; donations will be welcomed. For more information, contact Sallie Morgan at 987-8677. Reagan biographer to speak at GOP’s Reagan Day dinner Dr. Lee Edwards, Senior Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and author of six books including Ronald Reagan: A Political Biography will speak at the third annual Reagan Day dinner hosted by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee. The dinner will be held on Saturday, April 8 at the Washington Volunteer Fire Hall beginning at 6 p.m. The dinner is served potluckstyle and free to the public. Tickets are required in advance and may be ordered by calling Walter or Susan Longyear 675-3679. 4-H group photo from Share The Fun Show 4-H Share The Fun show deemed successful BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 4-H Share the Fun Talent Show 2000 was the best ever! It was an excellent evening of talent and entertainment held at the Rappahannock County High School. Eighteen acts were performed and consisted of vocal, dance and instrumental pieces. Adult Volunteer Leader, Evelyn Oyster, directed the show. The emcees for the evening were Ruth Ann Oyster and David Massie. Stage manager was Oliver Brass. Technical lighting was handled by Anne-Ashleigh Lamma and Mary Wagoner. Robin Oyster was in charge of sound, assisted by Bill Welch. Bill also took care of the refreshments. Bob and Virginia Scott were the judges for the evening and Michael Besecker videotaped the performance. The show was the great success it was because of these people who gave of their time and worked so hard. Taylor Hitt, Cloverbud presenter, sang “I Will Be There for You” and received a Cloverbud participation ribbon. Results of the competition are as follows: Senior vocal category: Jessica Manak, singing “Unchained Melody”, and Ruth Ann Oyster, singing “No Scrubs”, received blue ribbons. Mel Torrance received a red ribbon for her vocal presentation, “Angel of Mine”. Intermediate vocal Robin Oyster, singing “Zombie”, and Brienna Moineau, singing “Hero”, received blue ribbons. Jamey Jacobs received a red ribbon for. her rendition of “Crazy”. Junior vocal category: Morgan Flournoy and Caroline Massie sang “All Star” and Hannah Gall and Chase Tupper sang “When You Believe” and received blue ribbons. Carly Day received a red ribbon for “Son of Man”. Senior division instrumental winning a blue ribbon was the band “Dim Resistance” whose members are Ben Price, Houston Haynes and Mark Williams. Placements in the intermediate dance competition: First place dance routine winners: Rebecca Oyster, Rachel Patterson, Anna Kreyling and Kate Krucynski; Emma Clough was to perform with Lauren Krycynski, but since Lauren could not attend due to a family illness, Emma performed solo and did a great job! Nicole Hess, Amanda Smith, Kayla Hill, Ashley Mills and Brittney Buchholz received a red ribbon. In the intermediate variety category, Caitlin McCarthy, Courtney Hutcheson, Robin Baumgardner and Allison Antony received a red ribbon. Intermediate instrumental blue ribbon winner was Devin Day. Junior instrumental performers were Rebecca Tupper winning blue, and Aaron Oyster receiving red. Blue ribbon winners will advance to district competition in Culpeper. After a very entertaining talent show, the 4-H Performing Arts Club presented their play “Pandora’s Box”. Evelyn Oyster is the adult volunteer leader for this club. The club had been working all year on this play which was written by Devin Day and directed by Ruth Ann Oyster. Stage manager was Robin Oyster. In charge of costume design were Michelle Kaye and Kimberly Sealock. The high school production of the play “The Birds” allowed the cast to use their stage set, and the club is very thankful for their generosity. Characters in this Greek comedy were: Zeus, Robin Oyster; Empimithius, Aaron Oyster; Man, Rachel Patterson; Pandora, Brienna Moineau; Jealousy, Rebecca Oyster; Pain, Ashley Hawkins; Gossip, Kate Kruczynski; Envy, Andrew Oyster; Lies, Elizabeth Welch and Carly Day; and Hope, Lauren Kaye. This was a wonderful evening of entertainment and an example of the talented 4-H members we have in Rappahannock County. 1 J Emma Clough Rebecca Tupper Taylor Hitt Ruth Ann Oyster and David Massie, Emcee’s Rachel Patterson, Anna Kreyling, Kate Krucynski and Rebecca Oyster “Dim Resistance”, Houston Haynes, Mark Williams and Ben Price Hannah Gall, 3hase Tupper

.I,.!"1 '• 1 1 ' " — ■;4 k Church A Activities Praise service at FT Baptist On Sunday, April 9 at 7 p.m., F.T. Baptist Church will be having a praise service featuring the Liberty Light Singers from Liberty University in Lynchburg. According to a spokesperson, “they exalt Christ in aspiring contemporary music.” All are welcome. F.T. Baptist is located on Slate Mills Road, one mile off of Route 231. For more information contact Marilyn Armor at 9878020. 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. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 9 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Gospel concert scheduled Don’t miss the Spring Gospel Concert featuring the Faith Singers of Rappahannock County along with Rev. Flowers and the Family. Shining Star Missionary Baptist Church, Seat Pleasant, Md. and others that will take place on Saturday, April 8 at 5 p.m. at Massaponax High School (near Fredericksburg). Tickets in advance are $10 (higher at the door) and available from the Faith Singers, Mrs. Charlotte A. Johnson 987-3340, Mrs. Nan Butler Roberts 399-9815, Mrs. Alfreda Dean 636-6088 or Rev. Anna L. Allsberry 675-1243. For tickets and more information, please phone or email: nbrober@yahoo.com. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Thursday: Children’s Choir 6 p.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. FT. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson HI Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Ecumenical Lenten Study/Dinner 6:15 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Henry Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. « ~ J Welcome daylight savings time! Now we can get more work done outside. Everyone’s | flower beds are looking real good. Guess who is now in the | 21st century? ME! We finally § got a computer. If you have I news you can now reach me at Am3rrappnews@a0l.com email- f to:Amyrappnews@aol.com>. g The twins are better at using the computer than me. Lets check and see what s going on this week. The Adult Seniors at Amissville Baptist had their monthly breakfast at The Country Cafe in Washington recently. In attendance were: Charlie and Gloria Mills, Vernon and Wanda DeLong, Carrington and Cathy Lou Smith, Thelma Martin and Vivian Yancey. I stopped in for a minute to get the scoop, and they all said the food was great. On Saturday, April 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will be having a fried chicken dinner. Menu items include: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, corn, com pudding, rolls and a variety of desserts (my favorite). Adults can eat for $8; children 5-10, for $5 and under four are free. One of the door prize winners from the Amissville By AMY HUT __9i7:™1....... ”1 breakfast a couple | weeks ago went to Lombardy’s to claim their prize. | They said the breakfast was really good. Who knows, you could be a winner too! Also, on § Saturday is “Youth Alive” night. Come to tne uia Viewtown Store and join the Willoughbys and friends, in a great time of praise and worship. And don’t forget the subs and pizzas after the meeting. For more information you can contact Mary Jo at 9374929. It starts at 7:30 p.m. With everything that was written in last week’s paper, about development, you better plan on attending the AACA/RLEP “town meeting” on Friday, April 14 at 6:30 at the Amissville Fire House. The meeting’s primary focus is on Sprawl. Last week I told you who the speakers were; they have a lot of information to give us. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want our little village to turn into Warrenton or Culpeper. Come to the meeting and voice your opinion. For more information call Steve Miller at 937-4298. April 15 is Tax Day, but it is also the Culpeper Pregnancy Centers, Walk tor. Life. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the Culpeper Baptist Church and the walk begins at 9. All proceeds go to benefit the pregnancy center. The Acteens of Amissville Baptist Church went on the Acteens Weekender this past week at Camp Little Crossroads. Wanda DeLong and Debbie Ferdetta were the chaperones. The girls that went were: Meagan and Michelle Kennedy, Megan Humbles, Jenny Green, Eva and Sarah Mills, Emma Clough, Lauren Herbert and Danielle North. The girls had a great time, and were worn out when they got' back. This is the first week of the month, so lets see who is having a birthday: Pat Sher, Karen Wilson, Davey Torrance,' Sean Cordani, Charlotte Mills, Christina Robinson, Jordan Torrance, Gus Norris,. Beverly Burke, Norman Bower, and my nephew, Thomas Adams. Happy anniversary to the following: Glenn and Beverly Burke and James and Edna Gough. Well that is all for this week, don’t forget the fireman’s carnival and Vacation Bible School is the last week in June. Any ideas on what to do to the preacher if we get 175 children, let me know. Have a great week! Woodville news notes Charles and Pat Whorton recently attended the Virginia Farm Bureau Sales Conference in Richmond. Recent Saturday evening guests of Charles and Pat Whorton were Mr. and Mrs. Willis Bouchyard, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Shields and Windsor, Kristina and Lindsay of Fredericksburg. Merle Daczewitz and June Clark recently enjoyed breakfast in Culpeper. Mary Doyle Johnson of Lexington, Ky. was a recent Friday and Saturday guest of Misty Hitt and June Clark. They enjoyed lunch in Culpeper on Friday and then visited the Germanna Community College Library and the site for the new Germanna visitor center. On that Friday evening they had dinner at The Country Cafe in Washington. On a recent Saturday evening Richard and Rena Burke had dinner at Chassen’s in Winchester with friends, Mountain Man Mike “American Beauty”at The Theatre By Dr. William Young Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Best Picture - Academy Award “American Beauty” will be shown on Friday, April 14 at 8 p.m. The movie will be presented by RAAC at The Theatre. Lester Burnham’s wife Carolyn hates him, his daughter Jane regards him with contempt, and his boss is positioning him for the ax - the typical suburban nightmare. When you’ve nothing to lose, you might as well risk everything. Provoked by forbidden passions, Lester decides to make a few changes in his life that are less mid-life crisis than adolescence reborn. The freer he gets, the happier he gets, which is even more maddening to his wife and daughter. But Lester Burnham is about to learn that the ultimate comes at the ultimate price. This is a summary of the plot, which leaves out the extraordinary details which may offend many viewers, and hopefully, doesn’t portray all of suburbia. But nonetheless it is obviously very well acted and directed, thus the awards, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, best Director, Best Editing. There may be live music beginning at 7:30, more details to follow. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 MAUtikiiilMtiMjiitiMiiailkiikilillMlMliilitiMiMitiMMMiliAiHMMiriariliHiMtfAiliiaiaiiiiiiiaiMiiiAiiriMiiMMiMUMMMliiiMaMiltfli Taubenberger and his lovely wife, Karen. Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria spent several days recently with Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. On Thursday they were in Charlottesville. David and Renee Calisto of Flint Hill were recent guests of Charles and Pat Whorton. Sandra Hitt of Boston was a recent caller in the home of June Clark and Misty Hitt. Mrs. Blondina Titchenell of Locust Grove was a recent Monday guest of Mrs. June Clark. Richard, Die, Michele and Walter Milton Burke treated Rena Burke to lunch at the Golden Corral in Winchester on Sunday on honor of her 30th (++) birthday. The Burkes were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Suche in Culpeper Saturday evening for family night. Bethany Conners was a participant in the Tri-County Honor Band Concert held at Fauquier High School on Saturday., Edie, Sam and Robert Falls, June Clark and Misty Hitt traveled to Luray on Saturday. A senior citizen luncheon was held at Woodville Baptist Church on Wednesday after-, noon with approximately 25 in attendance. Visitors of Mrs. June Clark during the week were Myrtle Falls, Dickie and Peggy Wayland and Richard Burke. • Due to space limitations' and not a lot of news, the Woodville social column has not appeared for the past two weeks. Continue to support the column with your news items. Have a great week. It’s a boy! Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Phillips II of Amissville are proud to announce the birth of a son, Dylan Thomas on March 28 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax. Dylan weighed eight pounds and 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Thomas and Ann Drakely of Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Paternal grandparents are Ronald Phillips of Burke, Va. and Carmella Cuccherini of Dale City. Mrs. Doris Drakely of Barto, Pa. is the maternal great-grandmother. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” US. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 BE! 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Birthdays highlight Flint Hill news Happy belated birthday wishes to Katie Welch who celebrated her 15th birthday last week. Betty Klise had a birthday on Sunday and we wish her many, many more. She was surprised with a very nice birthday party by her Sunday School Class of the Washington Baptist Church at the home of Deborah Flinchum in Viewtown on Saturday. Happy belated birthday, Betty. Geneva Welch and Joanne Welch attended the Wakefield Auction 2000 at the Fauquier Springs Country Club on Friday. Laura Crane of Waldorf, Md. spent the weekend with her grandparents, Ernie and Thelma Crane. Guests on Thursday in the Home of Mabel Lillard were Clyde Lillard of Sperryville, Clarice Lillard and Grant and Joan Patton of Stephens City, Edna Lillard and Frances Hudson. Nikki Calisto was a guest of Samantha Foreback from Friday to Sunday. Samantha celebrated her 12th birthday on Saturday. Bill Welch and Elizabeth Welch with the 4-H Performing Arts Club attended the play “The Birds” at the Rappahannock High School on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg mu xvcv*" *v Flint Hill By FOLLY AYLOR 987-8136 were Saturday guests of her mother, Edna Lillard. Susie Walsh and Kevin Frazier of Fairfax and Kelly Hoss of Fargo, N. D. were recent guests in the Bryant Welch home. Nikki Calisto and April Reid are among those going on the seventh grade trip to Williamsburg Tuesday to Friday. Bryant and Holly Welch went to the Patriot Center on Thursday to enjoy the band “Bush”. Danny Lillard and son, Dexter of Selma, N.C. spent the weekend with his mother, Mabel Lillard. Bill Welch and Elizabeth attended the Brownie Overniter with the junior group at the Washington Fire Hall on Friday. On Saturday afternoon, Joanne Welch attended a surprise birthday party for Betty Klise at the home of Deborah Flinchum at Viewtown. Residents welcome visitors Visitors this past week of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Ann Martin of Culpeper, Donald Keyser of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and Rev. Merlin Shorb of Flint Hill. Happy birthday wishes to Victoria Hudson in Flint Hill on Monday, April 3 and to Katie Giles on Friday, April 7. This Wednesday, April 5 is the fourth Ecumenical Lenten Services at the Trinity Episcopal Church with Washington Baptist Church as hosts and Jon Heddleston as speaker with the Methodists furnishing the music. Jon Heddleston will speak on compassion and complacency. Pot juck supper begins at 6:15 p.m. and services begin at 7 p.m. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped in Front Royal on Sunday afternoon. Happy birthday wishes go to Ms. Ellen Mustoe and also to Richard Simmons who will celebrate their birthdays on Sunday, April 9. Time is drawing near for our annual Washington Baptist Church Spring event which is on Saturday, April 15. Proceeds from this event go Washington By RUTH CLARK aiK lAMt toward the building fund for the new addition to the church. We are in need of good saleable items like furniture, books, dishes and household items for Grandma’s Attic, which is like a big yard sale. If you have items that you would like to donate call 675-3608. All donations will be needed and greatly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz spent Friday until Monday with Mrs. Denise Jakubowicz and children, Matt and Kristi in Doylestown, Pa. On Saturday they all visited with Andrea Jakubowicz at East Stroudsburg University. Congratulations to Tanya Lockhart on the birth of her daughter, Bobbi Leigh on March 28. Have a great week. Viewtown residents entertain ; Kent Switzer, son of Jr. and Gloria Switzer spent the weekend in Vienna with brother, Keith and friends Joe Riccio and Bob Coporale. Daniel and Lori Hitt and Son, Devyn of Viewtown want to announce the arrival of their son and brother, Dalton Wayne on March 28. He weighed seven pounds and 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. PT ”1 Viewtown l By GLADYS DODSON > ^ 937-4904 si—,_—_i His paternal grandparents Ore Roger and Janet Hitt of Viewtown. Maternal grandparents are Russell and Brenda Corbin of Culpeper. Sailor Richard Hoddo of Viewtown is expected to arrive home on April 7 after being at sea on the USS George Washington for six weeks. His wife, Julie is anxiously waiting his return. Happy birthday wishes to Karen Chapman, who turned 21 on April 1. Her cousins, Julie Hoddo and Heather Dodson treated her to a birthday brunch on Sunday at China Jade. Janet Hitt and Julie Hoddo of Viewtown, Jody Bawkey of Rixeyville and the Acteens of Gourdvine Baptist Church, Jessica Bawkey, Lisa Stacey and Jennifer Gillespie, all of Rixeyville went to Ocean City, Md. on March 24 for a three day retreat. Amber celebrates 4th Amber Dodson celebrated her fourth birthday on Monday, April 3. Amber’s parents Ronnie and Lisa Dodson held a birthday party on Sunday, April 2 at their home. Those helping Amber celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Dodson, Mrs. Eva Dodson, Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton, Mrs. Sandy Jenkins, Timmy and Kristen, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wharton, Gary and Mark, Mrs. Ora Smith, Miss Ruth Atkins, Miss Katie Wilson, Mrs. Diane Moore and Adrianne, Mrs. Kathy Pullen and Johnny Michael, Miss Angie Pullen, Mrs. Marie Atkins, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh, Mrs. Kelly Estes, Ben and Julia, Mrs. Pat Grigsby, Marshall Dodson, Ms. Barbara Adolfi and friend George, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cave, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Huff, Austin and Zachary, Katherine Crawford, Osha Berry and Abe McLear. “Doodle bug” the clown was also in attendance and was enjoyed by the youngsters and the young at heart. Those sending gifts but unable to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Richie Baldwin and Katie, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Pullen and Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. James Hoben. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wayland, Mrs. and Mrs. Franklin Hitt, Mrs. Mary Clarke and Mrs. Cecil Baldwin were in Sight and Sound, Pa. to see the play “Behold the Lamb” and had lunch in Thurmon, Md. at the Mt. Gate Restaurant. Mrs. Barbara Wayland Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 —..: ■ -■ ..■ ■■.. ■ and Tiffany entertained with a bridal shower luncheon for Kim Phillips of Culpeper. Co-workers and friends attended the Saturday event. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold its annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Rehearsal will be held on April 9 at 2:30 p.m. The pageant is open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages two to 19 in the following categories: Tiny Tot, Wee Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Little Mister, Sisters and Miss Rappahannock. There will also be a mother/daughter category. Admission is $5 for adults and children under ten will be $3. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Norman, Neal Atkins, Richie Dwyer and Jimmy Dwyer attended the George Jones concert at JMU in Harrisonburg on Friday night. Mrs. Myrtle Falls, Mrs. Mary Clarke and Mrs. Cecil Baldwin attended the Amissville Baptist Church on Sunday and enjoyed the country gospel singers Ron and Sharon Frazier. Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Melvin Tates, Flint Hill and Polly A. Myers, Flint Hill. Bruce Anthony Woods, Charleston, S.C. and Amber Lynn Krause, Charleston, S.C. Gregory W. Dodson, Flint Hill and Shelly Marie Cline, Flint Hill. T CrossL ink <« '' . Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls_Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 . N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper,.. 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor J ^ v? (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE im INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Jr gfl Upcoming Events Board of directors to meet The April board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County public Education Foundation will take place Monday, April 10 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. Lions Club preparing for 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. If you have something to donate call H.B. Wood at 987-3301; Charlie Whorton at 9879217 or Jim Dellinger at 987-9027. Band Booster meeting set The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet Thursday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Everyone is invited. For information call John Wiese at 937-9909. Fodderstack 10-K 2000 On Saturday, April 15 the 22nd annual Fodderstack 10-K Race will be run from Flint Hill to Washington. There are 11 categories again this year. Bus service begins from Washington to Flint Hill at approximately 8:45 a.m. Registration in Flint Hill at the volunteer fire department starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 9:30 in time for the race’s start at 10. Pre-registration (postmarked by April 8) is $17, and $20 the day of the race. For additional information and/or registration forms call 675-7171 or 675-3342. Kindergarten registration underway Kindergarten registration is currently underway at Rappahannock County Elementary School and will continue Thursday, April 6 from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For appointments and/or information call RCES at 987-8259. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road Office. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). Sharp Rock Vineyards open Sharp Rock Vineyards is open every Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The vineyards are also open by appointment during the week. To reach the vineyards from Sperryville take Route 231 approximately eight miles, turn right onto Sharp Rock Road and go one plus miles and the winery is on the right. For more information call 987-9700. Spring event planned The Washington Baptist Church will hold its annual “Spring Event” during the Fodderstack Race on Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the public is invited. There will be hamburgers and hot dogs, chips, drinks, baked goods, popcorn and snow cones. For those looking for bargains, there will be a Grandma’s Attic yard sale with many quality items. The proceeds from this event will go toward the Church Building Fund. For more information contact the church at 675-3336. Youth Alive! txciting news tor youth, ages 10-18 of the Culpeper and Rappahannock areas. Come join us at Youth Alive of Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching. Youth Alive meets at the Viewtown Store on Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subs, pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 937-5210. Physicals at Health Department Kindergarten, school and preschool physicals will be offered at the Rappahannock County Health Department April 11 from 1 to 4 p.m., which will include physicals and immunizations. Immunizations only will be offered April 7 from 8:30 to 11 a.m., no appointment necessary. Please bring proof of income and immunization record. Appointment is needed for physicals only. Extended hours The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue s Office has announced that effective now through May 1 they will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to help residents with personal property forms and/or those with income tax questions. For additional information call 675-3513. Shooting matches at Castleton A shooting match will be held every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company. Rules are 12 gauge shot guns and 36 inch barrels, maximum length. Hospital to offer classes Warren Memorial Hospital will offer Healthy Eating, a dynamic, interactive program designed to help you choose foods that are low in fat, high in fiber, yet delicious. This program includes four weekly one-hour sessions, menus, recipes, and resources to help take the guesswork out of selecting and preparing healthful meals and snacks. Class sessions begin on Wednesday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the hospital. For details or to register for the program call 636-0291. Wolf to hold town meeting U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-VA-10) will hold town meetings at various locations in Virginia’s 10th District. Congressman Wolf will be in Rappahannock at the Library on U.S. 211 on Tuesday, April 18 at 5 p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend. Tennis anyone? Anyone with an interest in learning about tennis or dusting off and improving their skills might want to consider lessons from Rappahannock County resident Hunt Harris, who will be offering instruction this spring, summer and fall n group as well as individual formats. There will be a free opportunity to hit with Hunt to determine your level of play and get some quick pointers on Saturday morning, April 22 at the Rappahannock County Park from 9 to 11 a.m. After that, classes will begin forming according to skill levels and times available for instructor and instructees. If unable to attend on April 22 or for additional information about fees, facilities in the area and other possible playing partners, contact Hunt by e-mail at hunt@mnsinc.com or by phone at 540987-3366. Ragged Mountain activities slated The following activities are available through Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For more information contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366. • Saturday, April 8, “Second Saturday Hike Series” Destination: “ The Peak” (along the headwaters of the Jordan River in the northernmost sub-watershed of the Rappahannock River). Details: Meet at Mountainside Market, 987-9100 on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a.m. and caravan from there to trailhead. Return mid-to-late afternoon. Bring food and liquid for self and clothing according to the weather of the day. Contact hike leader Hunt Harris for additional information. • Sunday, April 16, Full Moon Hike. Destination: Old Rag. Details: This is an amazingly beautiful experience, though not for inexperienced hikers. Meet at the upper parking lot of Old Rag Mt. in Nethers at the end of Route. 600 off Route 231 (follow brown signs to Old Rag) between 6:30-7 p.m. Bring layered clothing and food / liquid for self. Return time uncertain owing to unknown number of participants and lunar mesmerizing influence. Contact Hunt for more information.

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Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jeweliv 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 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Sendees 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 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 Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 47a Tributes Notices 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. 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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services si»ia We Accept FLINT HILL SPACIOUS 1 br, garage apt., W/D, $400/mo. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty, 540-635-9753 GID BROWN HOLLOW area, 3 BR 1BA, $625 monthly. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty, 540-635-9753. LEESBURG- CHARMING pre-civil war log cabin in the country. Furn. w/antiqs. 1 Ig BR, fpl, w/d, deck. $1200/ mo. Refs 703-777-4407 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, Slate Mills, near Sperryville. 3 BR, 2 BA, living room, eat-in kit., family room, Ig. basement. 2 FP, central ac. separate workshop, 2 acres w/ beautiful views. $750/mo. Sec. dep., & ref. 540-5473993. 2 BORM 1 ba, country homo,15 min. from Warrenton, pets poss. $400/mo plus Vi util. 4 sec. dep. 540-364-2695 10 MEMBER HUNT club seeks lease on hunting property. Call Chuck 540-439-4005 SMALL GROUP OF professionals are interested in leasing land for hunting. If you have 50 or more acres please call Hugh at 540-9377114. (ioo By Owner Warrenton, 3 BR on 2 acres, 3 miles north of Warrenton, close to Rt. 17. $149,000. 540-3474614 1-3/4 acrege, wooded, $25,000; also, 6-3/4 ac, wooded, $38,000. Both lots Warren Co 5 min. from I-66. No subdivision. 540-937-3632. SCENIC 48.3 ac prime farmland, w/2 frame houses, 22 mi W of Warrenton via Rt.211 4 522 @ 463 Dearing Rd. in Flint Hill. Beaut panoramic views of Blue Rdge Mtns. $600K. 540-635-5233. E-mail: www.rnichlsn @ rma.edu 180 Commercial Rentals COMMERCIAL SPACE. 2400 s.f. on hwy. 211, Sperryville Lease 4 ref. req. $1400/ mo. Avail. 5/1.703-712-8443. BOXWOODS & LARGE SHRUBS WANTED All sizes Please call 540-347-3838 Garage / Yard Sale GET CASH!!!!!! Sell Your Stuff!! YARD SALES Call Now!!!! 54©-347-4MZ FAX: 540*3494676 (cohort# ttoMspapcn.com Climee Community Newspapei NOHTNIRN VlRQiNit Horaes STRAW FOR SALE Bright & clean. $2.00 a bale. 540-439-2775 248 Lawn * Oarden BOXWOODS & LARGE SHRUBS WANTED All sizes Please call 540-347-3838 ------ 252 Livestock V... J PERFOMANCE TESTED Angus Bulls, reasonable prices. Ginger Hill Angus 540-675-1001; 675-3691; 675-1394. 2*4 Building j PRICED TO SELU Arch Steel Buildings Sizes include 25x36, 30x44,35x56, 45-58. Great backyard shops/garages/storage Quantities Limited! 1-800-341-7007 www.steelmasterusa.com BOXWOODS & LARGE SHRUBS WANTED All sizes Please call 540-347-3838 ..... 294 Olvoaways BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE FIREWOOD - you cut & haul.540-4391869 FREE HORSE MANURE, aged, great for gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul. 540349-8777. FREE. MANUER. can be loaded you haul 540351-1625. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. CONVALESCENT AIDS, loaned free of charge. Wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. Rappahannock Convalescent Loan Closet. 540-9375292, 540-675-3398, 540-675-3765, 540987-3116, 540-9374410. LAWN CARE HELPER wanted. Must be sober, reliable. Excellent job for the right person. Transp. negot. Sperryville area. Call Bill at 540-987-8466 [400 Adoption CHILDLESS, Christian couple can provide a loving, secure home for baby through open adoption Laurie/ Craig Collect: 703-437-5888 FAMILY WISHES TO adopt infant. We love parenting our son. We want to share our lives with another child. If you're considering adoption, pi. call us at 1-800-484-6464 sec. code 5357. All legal/ medial expenses paid. S’”.. J4a Announcemonta V-. ' J I WILL NOT be responsible for any other debts except for my own. Debra Ann McFarland. Sport Utility" Vahid* v-—_J CHEVY '96 SUBURBAN. 4wd, fully loaded, tow pkg w/hitch, very nice, $23,000/obo Must Sell! 703-327-8811. GMC JIMMY 1989 2 dr. auto, 4 WD, ac. pw, pi, financing avail, only $3995 VA DLR 703926-6001 or 540-3410220 v > FORD CARGO VAN 1997, auto, 4.0L V-6, ac, great work van, only $5495 VA dir.540-3410220 or 703-926-6001. 545 Full Tim* APPRENTICE EARLY AIR CRAFT CONSTRUCTION SHOP/ GROUNDS KEEPER/ MAINTENANCE FT/PT Immediate opening. Company benefits. 540-347-1909 AUTO PARTS COUNTER SALES FT/PT Positions. 15 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Full benefits. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 CARPENTERS & HELPERS Full-time, Year around work In Madison A Rappahannock areas Insurance available 540-987-8120 DELIVERY/ Food Prep • Evenings • $8/hr plus tips Must be friendly & clean cut App'y in person Joe’s Pizza 385 W. Shirley Ave. • Warrenton 347-0022 DRIVER PT for small dump truck operation 1 or 2 days per week year round work 540-937-5451 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 Electrical Foreman 4 or more years experience & low voltage tech.’s Exp. in Telephone & CAT-5 cabling. Top wages & benefits Call 540-439-4541 or fax resume to: 540-439-8166 Announcements DRAFT HORSE WORKSHOP & CLINIC: Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2000 from 8am to 4pm. This 2-day clinic on basic draft horse harnessing and dnving will provide a hands-on opportunity for the beginner teamster. Each student will have the chance to work with an expenenced teamster, using various types of farm machinery. Make plans Now to Attend. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited to 20 participants. Registration Fee of $250. Includes 2 days training, continental breakfast, noon meals on both days and trainina manual all Ayrshire Farm Upperville, Virginia 540-592-9504 • EQUIPMENT OPERATORS •FLAGGERS •LABORERS • DUMP TRUCK DRIVERS General Excavation, Inc. an EOE, currently has ongoing jobs in Clarke, Warren, Page, Culpeper, & Louisa County areas. Immediate openings in all locations. • • Benefits Including Insurance, holiday pay and 401k. Apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy. Warrenton, VA Office hours: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM 540-439-2202 ESTATE NEEDS COUPLE Wife: cook, house clean, some childcare, groundskeeper. Husband: Maintenance/ groundskeeper. Fax resume/ references (540) 349-1764 FARM HELP Northern Virginia Dairy farm has opening for MILKER or MILKING HERDSMAN modem home aval, pay & benefit based on experience & references 703-594-2709 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 FAX 540-349-8676 r GROUNDS KEEPER/ MAINTENANCE Immediate opening. Salary based on experience. Company benefits. Fax resume/references: 540-349-1764 KENNEL ASSISTANT NEEDED Part-time 18 yrs or older540-937-3336 540937-3283 MAINTENANCE HELPER FT, full benefits, not 'seasonal. Chantilly, VA area. Good driving record req. Call 703-323-5300 NURSINGI RNs, LPNs, CNAs WANTEDUp to $500 Sign-On Bonus! Up to $38/hour to start. Same day pay. Frontier Nursing, LC. 1-877-634-6406 OPENlNGSFOR EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS With a valid drivers license & dependable transportation. Must have HS diploma. Please call Powers Electric 540-547-2489 PAINTERSNEEDED Retirement plan available. 540-439-2300 PANTER WANTED Fauquier Co. area. Excellent wages$ 12Si 8 for experienced person. Year round work. Contact: Adams Custom Painting 540-349-8125 Security Best Interest Security is now hiring PT/FT for Opal, Haymarket, & Leesburg. Starting at $7.50 (DCJS112720) 703-492-4121 Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code 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, April 26, 2000 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #00-03-01 Edward Leroy Payne and Deloris Payne, owners of 3.60 acres in Jackson District, known as 45 Carter Lane, Amissville (Tax Map 32, Parcel 30A, zoned VR-Village Residential), desire a Special Use permit for a family apartment, in the form of a 28’x44" double-wide mobile home (1,156 sq.ft, of livable space), for their son and daughter-in-law. Use allowed under Section 170, Article 36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards in Section 170, Article 62(G) of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the. Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 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. . 4-5, 4-12-00 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator #307113 STOP COMMUTING! WORK LOCALLYIII HVAC Immediate opening for experienced helper or junior installer. TOP PAY!!! Call Goshorn, Inc. (540) 347-3600 Or fax resume to (540) 341-7490 TOP QUALITY HORSEMAN'S POSITION On first class farm near Front Royal. Benefits, housing References. 540-636-2220 Call Your Rep Today To Place Your Ad. Fauquier Times-Democrat Classifieds 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 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 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR Omni Services, Inc. is a fast growing company that believes technology is a key to competitive success. Omni is looking for a System Administrator who gets excited about problem solving in a fast paced team environment. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in a Windows NT / Microsoft Office environment including installation, upgrades, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have a through un derstanding of the NT O/S as well as experience with Ghost Experience in NT/UX in tegration and batch scripting a plus. For consideration please forward resume to Scott Jenkins at the address below. sienkins@omni-services.com fax.: 540-829-5549 Omni Services. Inc. 14115 Lover’s Lane Culpeper. VA 22701 Legal Notices BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia-, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 1, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #00-03-03 Massanova Pentecostal Church desires a Special Exception to enlarge a non-conforming structure. Applicant wishes to tear down an existing structure (old frame church building) and replace it with an addition to the existing church building adjacent to it (such that the new addition will be built partially where the church to be demolished is located). The structure would encroach on the front setback to the extent that the existing structure does (addition would be the same distance from Aaron Mt. Road as the existing brick structure) Expansion allowed under Section 170-36(H) of the Rappahannock County Code. Property is located on Tax Map 31, Parcel 18 and is zoned "A"-Agricultural. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file a! the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 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 Supervisors c/o P O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747 in ad vance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator

This Could Be Your Ad! Call The Times Community Newspapers Today For Your Classified Advertising! 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 CNA PERSONAL CARE AIDE Come join the In-Home Services staff at the RRCSB. We welcome dedicated staff who wish to work with professionals to provide excellent home care in the community. Accepting applications for positions available in Rappahannock, Orange, Madison, Culpeper & Fauquier Counties. CNA certification required. Must provide own transportation; mileage reimbursed. Apply with RRCSB application to Ann Bunts, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701. 540-825-3100. TDD 540-825-7391 EEO/AA World’s Finest Food Processing Systems TIG WELDER We have a position available for a TIG WELDER on our night shift. Qualified applicants must have experience as a TIG WELDER in a production environment, and will have close tolerance experience w/ stainless and aluminum work. Hours of work are 4:30p.rn- 3:00a.m„ MondayThursday. Availability for O.T. is required. Compensation and benefit package includes competitive base pay, 10% night shift differential pay, comprehensive medical/dental, life and disability insurance, 401 (k), air-conditioned shop, company cafeteria, and other benefits, including a sign-up bonus. For application and to schedule an interview, please contact: HR Dept. ROSS INDUSTRIES, INC. P.O. Box 70 Midland, VA 22728 PH: 540-439-3271 or 800-336-6010 FAX: 540-439-2740 e-mail: hr®rosslndlnc.com EOE EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR #9047-06 FT in Culpeper to provide early intervention svcs to children 0-2 yrs. B.S. & eligible for VA certification in early childhood education. $25,199p/yr. RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #0098-01 TEMPORARY FULL-TIME position not to exceed 6 months providing direct care work for adults consumer in established group home in Remington Assoc, degree or equiv. exp. $22,856p/yr. SA TECHNICIAN #0092-01 Hourly & on-call to monitor client activities, conduct drug screens & perform related tasks. Exp. in human sen/ices. On-call & hourly: $8.60/hr. SENIOR STAFF ASSISTANT #0094-01 FT in Warrenton. Working knowledge of insurance billing, office procedures, computer operation/word processing. Ability to handle stressful environment. $19,744 per/yr. RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD Apply with RRCSB application by Friday, April 14,2000 to Human Resources P.O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-825-3100 TDD: 540-825-7391 EEO/AA equal housing OPPORTUNITY ^rmiT TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Position #’* 19304, 19305, 10306,19307 $30,929 - $48,287 Schedule work; assign duties, eq tip, & materials; directly supervise & instruct work crews & contractors performing hwy maintenance & construction within the Leesburg Residency. Monitor equip, for use/repairs; document & prepare reports on materials, man-hours, equip,. & materials used. Monitor, document & evaluate job performance; counsel employees; resolve complaints from public & assist in preparation, execution & supervision of snow removal plans/ personnel. Req’d to work emergency situations. QuaLs: Know, of supervisory principles/ practices & exper. supervising. Proven ability to train others rel. to equip. & roadway maint. Ability to prepare/ maintain records; report work performed; inventory/ budget control/ analysis; plan, maintain. evaluate, document contractor work; communicate eff. orally/ writing; read/ interpret const, plans. Consider know, of hwy maint./ const, practices & equip. & business English & math. Considerable skill in operation & maintenance of light, medium. & heavy equip. & tools used in hwy maint. PC skills (MS Office) req'd. Valid driver's license & pre-employ physical w/ drug screen req'd. CDL pref. or obtainable w/ in 6 mo. of hire. HS grad/ equiv. or any combo, of educ/ tmg/ exper demonstrating ability to perform job. RETIREMENT, LEAVE, LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE PROVIDED A Virginia State Application (Form 01-012) is required & is available online at www.dpt.state.va.us/statefrm or from any Va. Employment Commission, or any VDOT Office. To obtain a Position Announcement & an application. call (703) 383-2520; hearing impaired, call (703) 383-2500 via the VA Relay Center (1 800 828-1120). Applications must indicate position # & must be received by 5:00 PM on 4/14/00 at VDOT, Human Resources, 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, Va. 22033. EOE M/F/D HAS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! • OFFICE MANAGER/CREDIT MANAGER • ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE MANAGER • (must have valid driver's license) • SALES ASSOCIATE EXCELLENT PAY AND BENEFITS 'Major medical and Dental Insurance '401K Retirement Planning 'Paid Vacation 'Paid Holidays 'Paid sick Days ‘Excellent Working Environment 'Must be interested in move up to management 'Must be willing to work Sundays during the Holiday Season, and whenever required during special sales events. Apply at store level 619 Frost Avenue, Warrenton, VA Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep l TODAY! Gall 540-347-4222 For Classified Advertising or FAX 540-349-8676 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 (Times northern Virginia EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Full-time position available working our Supported Employment department. Resp. include: intake screening, eval. of consumers, job development, task analysis, placement, training, advocacy, reports/plan/ documentation. BA/BS + 1-2 years related experience. Cert, as Emp. Sec. may replace part college. Must have vocational experience. Salary mid to upper 20’s. Excellent benefits. Exp. w/disabled persons required. Send resume to: HR DEPT, Didlake, 8621 Breeden Ave., Manassas, VA 20110 or fax to: (703) 361-7141. RN Supervisor Full Time Position Culpeper Health Care Center seeks a qualified Registered Nurse Supervisor to be a part of the Management Team. Long term care and supervisory experience is a must. Excellent beginning rate of pay up to $23.00 per hour. Excellent Insurance and Benefits. Contact: ALICE SKUPNICK, RN, DON Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825 2884 EOE Drug Free Workplace Construction/Engineering STAFF ENGINEER Immediate need for full-time STAFF ENGINEER. This is a challenging position with a high level of responsibility in a growing office. Excellent benefits. Please send resume with salary history to Andy Jennings: Schnabel Engineering Associates, Inc. 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 Fax: (703) 589-1246 Construction/Engineering SOILS/CONCRETE FIELD TECHNICIAN Immediate need for full-time SOILS/CONCRETE FIELD TECHNICIAN to work out of our Dumfries, VA, office. Must have EXPERIENCE and a vehicle. Excellent benefits and room for advancement. Please send resume with salary history to Paul Knighton: Schnabel Engineering Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 158, Dumfries, VA 22026 PH: 703-445-8413 Fax: 703-589-1246 or Andy Jennings Schnabel Engineering Associates, Inc. 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 . PH: (703) 779-0773 _Fax: (703) 589-1246 Reservations • Waitstaff Busperson • Kitchen Custodian THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Spring into action and join our team. Competitive wages, uniforms, meals, vacation, and more. Call Anne today @ 540-675-3800 Ext. 46 SECRETARY Join the exciting world of aviation. Saab Aircraft of America, Inc. is in need of a qualified Secretary to support our spares distribution business office Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Responsibilities will include extensive file maintenance; taking minutes at meetings, report writing, ordering office supplies, coordinating travel, meeting planning, sales and purchase order administrations, as well as answering department phones. Requires a minimum of 3-4 years secretarial experience in a similar environment, plus proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. Excellent communication and organization skills required. Must be able to work independently and be committed to hours assigned. Qualified applicants only, please send resume, including salary history to: Saab Aircraft of America, Inc. Attn: Human Resources 21300 Ridgetop Circle _Sterling, VA 20166 MAINTENANCE/ REPAIR PERSON Town of Washington The Town of Washington, Rappahannock County has a part-time position available for a Maintenance/Repair Person. This position averages 80 hours per month at a rate of $8 to $10.00/hour depending upon experience. Employee is responsible for maintaining town facilities to include the town water system, landscaping, town cleanliness and other work as required. In addition, employee must be reasonably available for emergencies and willing to work hours required to resolve emergency situation. Employee should have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, good driving record, experience in general maintenance, plumbing and mechanical repair. Employee must be capable of supervising support personnel and volunteer workers. Tools required will be provided by the town. Employee must have a Waterworks Operators License Class 4 or be willing to undergo training and complete requirements for such license. For further consideration Contact: Kaye Kohler Washington Town Hall 540-675-3128 EOE Drug Free Workplace Surveying Greenhome & O’Mara, Inc. Fairfax, VA Are you a Party Chief with 3+ years of surveying experience or an Instrument Operator with 1+ years exp. using total station and data collectors? Do you have knowledge of automated survey equipment along with boundary, topographic, construction stake out and related surveying experience. If so please contact us, and if hired, gain experience working with major public and private clients. Join G&O and have a career working with our Surveying professionals in a team environment. GPS, heavy construction, a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. Send resume to: Greenhorne & O’Mara, Inc. 11211 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. VA 22030 Attn: Dennis Corl or email: dcorl@Fairfax.G-and-0.com or fax to: 703-385-5721 Visit our website for more information at: www.G-and-O.com Pre-employment drug/alcohol test required. _" EOE/AA M/F/H/V LPNs Join a team of dedicated professionals Culpeper Health Care Center Increased Starting Pay Up To $16.65 - Including Differentials New And Enhanced Low Cost Medical Plan Dental, 401 (k), Direct Depost Excellent Paid Days Off Plan New Leadership Team For an immediate interview please call: Karen McLeod Apply or call between 8 AM - 6 PM Interviews also avail, after 5 PM and on weekends Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-2884 “We Promote a Drug Free Work Zone” EOE • RECOGNIZED AND PAID FOI EXPERIENCE • INCREASED STAFFING LEV CREATING NEW OPENINGS WITH GREATER FOCUS OH RESIDENT CARE AND 1 ASSIGNMENTS «|| • NEW AND ENHANCED LO#> COST MEDIACAL PLAlTfeS • DENTAL, 401 DIRECT DEP< CNA Positions Join our Team of Dedicated Professionals • STARTING PAY UPTO S10 INCLUDING DIFFERENTIALS For an immediate interview please call: Karen McLeod Apply or call between the hours of: 8 am to 6 pm Interviews also available after 5 PM and on weekends Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, Va 22701 (540) 825 2884 EOE-V/D/M/F WE PROMOTE A DRUG FREE WORK ZONE! nimill Do you enjoy long walks along your roadway but hate the mess and litter that passing motorists leave? Let's Take Pride in our Roadways! Adopting a stretch of roadway is simple and easy. We supply the bags, vests, and signs, and YOU supply the enthusiasm. Just contact Jim Williams at The Virginia Department of Transportation, Warrenton Residency Office (540) 347-6441. www.vdot.state.va.us Just in time for Spring Clean-Up on April 22,2000 and Historic Garden Week * j of Virginia C>^ April 22-30,2000. garden (Week Volunteers Clewing Virginia 1-800-PRIDEVA

Obituaries Annabelle Edwards Store owner Annabelle E. Edwards, 69, of Remington died on Tuesday, March 28 at her residence. She was bom on Aug. 8, 1930 in Pocohontas County, W.Va., a daughter of Nettie and Henry Phillips. She and her late husband, Archie W. Edwards ran the community store in Remington for 30 years. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Ray Wilson Sr. and Steve W. Wilson, both of Culpeper; one daughter, Patricia Ann Brooks of Culpeper; three sisters, Linda Frazier of Amissville, Virginia Blankenship and Jean Scroggins, both of Culpeper and one brother, Harold Phillips of Shenandoah. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 30 at Moser Funeral Home Chapel in Warrenton with Pastor Josh Shifflett officiating. Burial was in Mt. Holly Cemetery in Remington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Elizabeth Biggs Teacher Elizabeth Ellen Proctor Biggs, 89, of Front Royal died Friday, March 31 at Clearview Manor in Bentonville. A mass of Christian burial was held Monday, April 3 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Front Royal with Rev. William F. Ruehl officiating. Burial followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Biggs was born Feb. 6, 1911 in Rockingham County, daughter of William and Clara Johnson Proctor of Rockingham County and Front Royal. She graduated from Perry McClure High School in Buena Vista, Blackstone Junior College and Radford State Teacher’s College, class of 1936. She was president of the student body at Radford State Teacher’s College and taught school in Warren County, Rappahannock County, Sacred Heart Academy, Winchester and Clifton Forge. She retired in 1970 after 25 years of teaching. She was employed with the Warren Sentinel from 1938 to 1940. She wrote the book, “Beyond the Limit of Our Sight” and was a longtime volunteer and friend of Samuels Public Library. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and was married to the late Joseph Miller Biggs, who died in 1967. Surviving are three sons, Joseph P. Biggs and his wife, Mary Anne; William M. Biggs and Patterson B. Biggs, all of Front Royal; a brother-in-law, Charles Biggs and his wife Margretta; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and four nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to the Warren County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1435, Front Royal, Va. 22630 or Samuels Public Library, 538 Villa Avenue, Front Royal, Va. 22630. James Cameron World, War II veteran James B. Cameron, 77, of Front Royal died Wednesday, March 29 at VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, April 2 at Marlow Heights Baptist Church in Front Royal by the Rev. Harvey Skinner and Rev. Jerry Young. Burial was at Panorama Memorial Gardens with military honors by Shenandoah American Legion Post 77 of Strasburg. Mr. Cameron was born Nov. 21, 1922 in Arco, son of the late Robert Scott and Brucie Mahoney Cameron. He owned and operated Jim’s Truck Shop in Front Royal and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Marlow Heights Baptist Church and its Men’s Bible Class. He was a member of Giles B. Cook American Legion Post 53, Independent Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge 374 in Front Royal, Jolly Sixties, Shenandoah Rebekah’s Lodge 83 in Front Royal and Fishnet Happy Hour. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Shifflett Cameron; a son, James T. Cameron of Marion, 111.; a daughter, Judith C. Williams of Front Royal; 14 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Jessie Cameron of Front Royal, Albert Cameron and Delaney Cameron, both of Chester Gap. Pallbearers were Todd Williams, Troy Williams, Trent Williams, Todd Cameron, Webb Davis and Pete Ricci. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. George Nethers Born in county George Ashby “Chunk” Nethers, 85, of Front Royal died Friday, March 31 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mr. Nethers was born at Woodville in Rappahannock County on July 22, 1914, son of the late James Robert Nethers and Christie Ellen Hawkins Nethers. He married Theresa Carroll, a union of 62 years. Mr. Nethers was a member of First Baptist Church of Front Royal of which he was a Deacon and Past President of the Men’s Bible Class. He was a charter member of the Isaac Walton League for many years. He was a Past Master and had been elected an honorary member of Unity Lodge #146 AF&AM of Front Royal; Past High Priest of Hirman Royal Arch Chapter #45. He was a member of the Scottish Right of Freemasonry of Alexandria - 32nd Degree. Mr. Nethers was a member of Acca Temple Shrine of Richmond; a member of the Blue Ridge Shriners Club and the Blue Ridge Arson Squad. He was a Past Worthy Patron of Front Royal Chapter #6, Order of the Eastern Star, member of Shenandoah Arts Council of Winchester. Mr. Nethers was a member and worked with the Shenandoah Area Agency of Aging, previously delivering meals to the homebound. He was a member of AARP, National and Local and a member of the Warren Heritage Society of Front Royal and a member of the Retirees Club ACTWV 37IT. Mr. Nethers’ first job after leaving high school was with Merrill Motor Company in Washington, which after much renovation is now The Inn at Little Washington. In 1938 he was employed by American Viscose and retired in 1979 after 41 years of service. At that time the company was \Zlfiou.cj(iih, by Randy Minter NEARER THE MAKER It often takes a life-altering event to remind us of what is most important in life. Such events as birth and death serve to show us that we are equal parts heaven and earth. Our spiritual side elevates us up from our earthly desires. As Gandhi once wrote, "Man is not all body but he is something infinitely higher. Of all the animal creation of God, man is the only animal who has been created in order that he may know his Maker. Man's aim in life is not therefore to add from day to day to his material prospects and his material possessions, but his dominant calling is from day to day to come nearer his own Maker." Death is always nearer than we would wish, yet how difficult it is for us to stop and reflect upon our choices, and receive each day as a gift! At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, we offer a wide range of services and options which we are happy to discuss with you. Prearrangements take the guesswork out of funeral plans. Call us at 540-347-3431. "We don't know life, how can we we know death?" -Confucius named Avtex Fibers. Survivors include his wife, Theresa Carroll Nethers; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and DeVera Nethers of Hurst, Texas and Jamtfs W. “Bill” and Bonnie Nethers of Stephens City; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Sue and Thomas Howard of Front Royal and five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, April 4 at First Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Robert Mark Jordon assisted by Rev. John Oliver, Pastor Emeritus. Interment followed in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 14 West First Street, Front j Royal, Va. 22630; the Warren County Senior Center, 1217 Commonwealth Avenue, Front Royal, Va. 22630 or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, c/o Acca Temple, P.O. Box 9217, Richmond, Va. 232270217. Charles Wood Former resident Charles Dudley Wood, 60, of Sarasota, Fla., died on March 9 at M.D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, after a short illness. Bom in Warren County, Mr. Wood grew up in Rappahannock County and graduated from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and received a MS in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. A principal vice-president with Bechtel Corporation, he was recently transferred from London to Houston. He was the son of Brereton Jones and Lucy Dunn Wood of Sunny Slope Farm in Flint Hill. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Margaret Pruitt Wood; two daughters, Mary Pinckney Wood of Philadelphia, Pa. and Emily Brereton Wood of Alexandria; one sister, Frances Wood Charles of Birmingham, Ala.; an uncle, Charles Burrell Wood of Blacksburg; an aunt, Nellie Wood Smith of North Garden and several first cousins. Funeral services were conducted at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Sarasota, Fla. on March 15. Memorial donations be made to the American Lung Association or St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, Fla. 34242. Construction Management 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. William Magee to Howard A. Clark and wife, 10.6013 acres, Hampton District. $226,000. Lori A. Blevins to Christi L. Wagner, lot 22, section 3, Rappahannock Park, Jackson District. $70,000. Charles Edward Gwynn II and wife to William M. Moran, 1.0015 acres, Hawthorne District. $127,000. Longyear honored At the Shenandoah Area Council, Boy Scouts of America recognition dinner at the Braddock Street Methodist Church in Winchester on March 18, Walter Longyear received the 40 year Veteran’s Award. He is an Eagle Scout and has served as the Chartered Organization’s Representative for Cub Pack 123 and Scout Troop 36 at Trinity Episcopal Church, as well as Chairman of the Troop 36 committee, since the early 90’s. 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