Rappahannock News, April 12, 2000

123rd Year... No. 15 Phone (540) 675>3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2000 www.tlmespapers.com 50 cents 274994 L I D r- A F y 0 F V I R G I f'J I A SER 1 AL 5 $hCTION' 300 E EF:PAD ST R I CHM0f*4D V A 23319-1905 Rapp Briefs Homeschoolers to present play Mark your calendars to see “The Spring that Wouldn’t Come”, a play written and performed by . local homeschooling children. Monday evening, from 7 - 8 p.m.,’ April 24 at Ki Theater, the stage will come alive with woodland fairies, gnomes and Mother Nature herself, as the winter fairies attempt to solve the ~ ' -Jvmystery of why spring isn’t coming. Donations will be taken at the door to cover the costs of this production. For information call 987-3352. Purple Martins arrive in county The graceful and beautiful Purple Martin scouts have begun to arrive here from Brazil with recent reports seen on the Internet from Jim Bywaters of Flint Hill and others throughout the state. See John Trott’s article on page A-2. Pageant to be held this Saturday The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be held on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Forum set April 13 An open forum on education will be held on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High school. The forum will feature three panelists. 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. Congressman Wolf to visit county U.S. Rep. Frank R. Wolf (RVA-10) will hold a town meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 5 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library on U.S. 211. All residents of the area are encouraged to attend the meeting. ‘Town meetings are really more of a listening tour,” Wolf said. “It is very important to me to be available and accountable to the people of the 10th District. It gives me a chance to listen to my constituents, hear their views, and learn what their concerns are about the issues facing the Congress.” Wolf added, “I also encourage people to attend who want to discuss specific concerns or problems they may be having with the federal government.” For more information, contact Wolf’s constituent services office by calling 1-800-945-9653. Happenings • 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. • Thursday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m., the Architectural Review Board will meet at the town hall. ; Applications to be presented include: A few minor changes to the Mercantile Building; Parging the cinder block at Diane Bruce’s house; A small enclosed porch at the rear of the Foster-Harris House and1 A fence at the bank. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Azalea Haven : 1 <J Photos courtesy of Richard Antony Long Mountain Nursery, growers of 200 azalea, 50 hosta and daylily varieties, are beginning another season. The nursery is open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m. this weekend through May 14. 4 See related story on A-4 Waste Water Committee recommendations rebuffed BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The recommendations of the Washington Waste Water Committee met with significant resistance at a public hearing Monday night. The committee and its consultant, David Taylor of Resource International of Ashland, Va., proposed that the Town of Washington build a waste water collection and treatment system for the town’s 120 water service customers, to be located in the town on a parcel to be acquired. This system, according to the consultant’s estimate, would cost nearly $1.5 million, exclusive of the cost of land acquisition, and would require an estimated $20,000 per year to operate. The system proposed by Resource International would consist of a combination pressure and gravity collection system, a “low tech” recirculating sand filter treatment system, and a subsurface soil absorption effluent disposal system. It is “low-maintenance and very efficient,” Mr. Taylor said, and it would correct the septic system problems in the town center that led to the creation of the committee some four years ago. Public comment on the proposed system focused on a few key issues: questions as to the extent of the existing septic problem; the size and cost of the recommend ed solution; and the prospect of “undesired” town development resulting from the development of such a townwide treatment system. Town Council member Alice Butler was unrelenting in her quest for an answer to the question about the extent of the existing problem, but committee members were unable to provide a definitive response. Mrs. Butler wanted to know how many properties have septic problems, and she questioned the need for a $1.5 million system to solve a problem that might be limited in scope. She also expressed her view that those landowners with septic problems may not have adequately pursued solutions on their own, and should do so before the town assumed responsibility. Town Treasurer Elaine Viguerie challenged the committee’s findings, and expressed concern about the proposed system’s cost and the means of paying for it. She nbted that the town’s restricted sewer fund had only $250,000, and said that “that leaves a lot of money . . . everyone would have to pay $10,000 each.” Committee members Charlie Tompkins and Ed Barton attempted to explain the results of the needs See WASTE, Page A8 Student conduct in the j spotlight By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News-Special Writer Second grade teacher Sheila Smith introduced a draft. “Rappahannock Elementary School Code of Student Conduct” to the school board Tuesday night. This draft code, she said, was the result Of the efforts of a number of committees and was formulated with input from parents and the community. Ttye code’s purpose is to “state the behav? ioral expectations that we believe help to create a safe, productive learning environment and the consequences for violating those expectations.” The code provides a definitive definition of the roles and responsibilities of school staff, students and parents, lists infractions and their consequences, and details the process of code implementation and application. The list of infractions treated is comprehensive and includes bomb threats, bullying and intimidation, cheating, fighting, possession of gji illegal substance or weapon, profanity, stealing and vandalism, and punishments range from warnings to referrals to law enforcement. * School Superintendent Dr. David Gangel recommended that the draft code of conduct be referred to t$ie school board’s policy committee to ensure that it is consistent with other board policies, and the commit~ tee will so review the draft. --S Substance abuse f Dr. Gangel also provided copies Of a letter recently mailed out to parents that focuses on the subject of substance abuse and the increase this year of drug and alcohol related incidents. In his message, Dr. Gangel expresses his concern about the age of those involved, and notes that “the majority of the drug and alcohol problems dealt with by the schools had their origin in the community. He also mentions the new school regulation regarding open drink containers and the anonymous drug and alcohol “tips” line just installed (9879316 xl02). The letter also includes messages from Middle School Associate Principal Richard Smith, Sheriff Larry Sherertz, Substance Abuse Counselor Robert Treanor, and from Ellen Neill-Dore and Katherine Treanor vFho organized the March 20 Substance Abuse Forum. Dress code in the works? Hampton District School Board member Rose Ann Sharp raised the See BOARD, Page A8 .v -7 v<t> Fodderstack 1 OK race this Saturday The 22nd annual Fodderstack 10K Race is set for Saturday, April 15. There are 153 preregistered runners, 82 females and 71 males. Rappahannock families are well represented, Quita Parrish’s entourage being the largest contingent with Chris and daughters, Amelia and Lena, Philip, Merrill (Parrish) Strange and Lily and Alexander, Carol Parrish and children, Elyse and Jules and Lolly Parrish Heyward and son, Dan. Also returning are the Russo, Hobson and the Proper families with six-year old Elizabeth Proper being the youngest. Susannah McNear Barnes is returning, anticipating taking home her fourth Eva Smith Memorial Trophy, (97, 98 and 99). Nancy Secrist, who has only missed several of the races is returning this year. Diane Bruce is heading up the courthouse group of Frances Foster and Cindy Robinson. Random drawings will be held during the awards ceremony with gift certificates from Rae’s Place & Deli, The Flint Hill Public House, Middleton Inn, 4 & 20 Blackbirds, The Country Cafe, Pare Finds and Glassworks Gallery. All participants are eligible. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Flint Hill carnival grounds. Biis transportation will be provided from Washington to registration. The race starts at 10 a.m. at the warehouse at the north end of Flint Hill. The awards ceremony should take place on the courthouse lawn around noon. Rappahannock News file photo One hundred and fifty-three runners have pre-registered for Saturday’s 22nd annual Fodderstack 10K race. A

ers offers insight to Purple Martins On March'27^ Irpceiveda letter from a young man.'^nom I have njever met, but with whom I have corresponded on the telephone and through letters. His name is Jim Bywater, and he is an authority on the purple martin. Although Bywater has been confmed to a wheelchair for many years, he is a careful observer and has accumulated a formidable amount of information on the martin, the largest of the swallows. I will report Bywaters’ words in italics to separate them from my comments. He wrote: *The first wave of purpie martins has arrived. It was April 20 last year when my martins arrived. The weather was a little harsher last year, if I remember correctly. But they arrived March 23 (5:25 p.m.) this year. I have three so far. Nearly 60 last year. ” The letter continues and it is quickly obvious that not only is Jim Bywaters a careful observer, he is equally adept at writing about his beloved birds. “Funny thing is,” he wrote, “we erected the housing (referring to attaching the martin house to the pole) around 3 p.m., but did not raise the poles.” Martins are colonial nesters and can be attracted by multiple housing of either a structure with many compartments or the traditional gourds that Native Americans taught settlers to use to attract these birds. Martins are not only beautiful and musical, they are also an excellent natural control on flying insects — flies and mosquitoes. Those knowledgeable about martins take the boxes and gourds down after the nesting season to protect them from winter wear and weathering. Bywaters’ letter continued: “We heard the martins squawking Thursday evening. My Grandad was here with me at the time, so he ran out and raised the poles. A martin landed on top of the house and rode up as Grandad raised the pole. The three martins flew right in at 5:25 p.m.” Bywaters’ home is a few miles north of Flint Hill. I telephoned him this morning for more information. He reported that the martins swooping and diving around his house now are all males. “Females will arrive later,” he said. The martin is slightly bigger than 7 inches long. Males are blueblack all over; females have grayish throats and bellies. These graceful birds ride the air in circles, alternating quick flaps and glides. Their calls are rich and throaty, with the song a gurgling sound. One of the most assuring sounds in all nature is to wake in the morning to the martin’s cheerful calls. Purple martins are diurnal migrants —that is, they make the long flight north from wintering territory in Brazil during the day, capturing insects along the way. The martin follows ancient corridors without walls through Central America, north through Mexico and into the United States, where they breed throughout the central and eastern part of the country. They return with unerring accuracy to the exact location where they either nested the previous year or were hatched from eggs. Other birds — warblers, thrushes, vireos and some finches — are nocturnal migrants and make a direct flight north, much of it over open water, and often non-stop unless brought down by winds from the northwest. When this happens, we are treated to the sight of trees full of hungry birds in brilliant breeding plumage. They feast on All Things * Wild And Wonderful John Trott newly emerged caterpillars while they wait for favorable winds from the south. These they ride north with navigational skills that continue to baffle students of bird migration. This is occurring now, as thousands of birds fill the skies over the Virginia Piedmont. Bywaters ended his letter with: “/< though I’d let you know that purple martins have arrived in Flint Hill. At . least the ‘scouts’have.” Want to know more about martins and how to attract them? Just ask Jim Bywaters. ! 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 RCHS Drama Department play “The Birds”, presented at RCHS Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, was a critical success. The Greek comedy was performed beautifully by the talented and energetic cast under the direction of RCHS parent, Ms.! Jean Elizabeth. Many friends from the community were on hand. If you have never attended a play at the high school, you should plan to treat yourself to the next one. Each performance made for a fun and entertaining evening. If you supported this wonderful production in any way, we gratefully acknowledge your contribution. • Before the opening curtain patrons were invited to browse an exhibit and sale of works by Ms. Laurie Marshall’s RCHS Art students. The display was impressive to say the least, and many folks were seen leaving with treasures they had purchased. • The Tri-County Band weekend, March 31 and April 1, at Fauquier High Schools was a busy, exciting, confidence building exercise for many of our RCPS Band Students. Students from three counties met and practiced together for the first time ever on Friday evening and again on Saturday morning. On Saturday afternoon all three bands joined forces for one major performance which was open to the public. The result was incredible. RCHS parent Mrs. Kelly Haber remarked that the final concert gives her “chills” every year. She finds it remarkable that the' students, at their young ages, are able to perform so proficiently, so quickly, with so many other students (and under different direction). Once again RCHS students have given us all reason to be proud! • The Sixth and Seventh RABIES CLINIC Saturday, April 22nd 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at - Your County Shelter/ ^ Rappahannock Animal Welfare League located at the county landfill Dr. Renee Nolan $10.00 per shot all proceeds benefit R-A-W-L IHH R-A-W-L Staff will be on hand to assist anyone interested in adopting a new pet - there are lots of great dogs to meet! Pre-adoption forms will be accepted, for more information 540-937-3336 540-937-3283 fes! n Please enter my new 'subscription to: RappahannockNerne Subscription Rates By _ Rappahannock...$21 i Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year ^ Name _ Address _ City_ :-I -I Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: I tappahamwek Minus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 | State Zip_ Old Address: Thb form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS ' New Address: A . The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747, Grade Band Enrichment Composition Contest has proven to be an astounding success! It has been brought to our attention, however, that many parents have not been informed by their children that they are writing music! If you have Band Students in sixth or seventh grade, please ask them to perform their compositions for your, and prepare to be impressed! We should have the results of the contest very soon. Stay tuned! • The RCES Book Fair was a huge success, as usual, last week. On behalf of Librarian Mrs. Aney Massie we would,: like to thank all who madgtl purchases to support the Fajfv and all volunteers who gave their time to assist young stti* dents with their selectio^^ Our wonderful parent volupt*. teers were Mrs. Lois Ames, Mrs. Sandi Carter, Mrs. Wanda Early, Mrs. Teri Hill, Mrs. Denise Kruczynski, Mrs. Lois Thomas and Mrs. Berkley Von Feilitzsch. • The latest edition of the Rapport, the RCHS Student ^ Newspaper is out! It is a won-' derful publication and is on sale at either public school and various Community businesses for just fifty cental If. you would like a copy anti are unable to locate one, or you would like to support this wonderful student paper in another way, please call Mrs. Suzanne Rossin, Rapport sponsor at RCHS, at 987-8575. Feature stories in this edition are: RCHS Student Travels to Australia (about Amber Welch’s adventures as an exchange student to Australia this spring), The History of RCHS (former students and teachers talk about the past), Learn About Learning Disabilities (answers lots of questions), Pokemon: the Evil Menace (what else?), The Applications Are In (deals with where RCHS students have applied to college) and more. • Regarding Amber Welch’s journey to Australia!. Wow! Australia has been a dream destination for this writer for many years. Leaving your friends and family to pursue this experience so far away must have been a lit tie scary for Amber, but what memories she will have! We all wish her well! Technology has surely made her feel a little closer to home. Thank goodness for e-mail. • Hurray! RCES First Grade teacher Mrs. Deborah Flinchum and RCHS Technology teacher Mr. Ron Vickers have returned from Oxford University in England where they attended a Leadership and Ethics Conference sponsored by VPI. Mrs^~ sti^on cloud nine” from ggtoericnee and would lov^djlF Hiafi ■ her experiences with anyone who is interested. She. .. and Mr. Vickers were scblg-i uled to make a report to $»e] school board at their April 11 meeting. I am sure that we Will all have other opportuniincredible trip^ • Congratulations to our RGf*$fa Information Systems Specialist Mr, Holly Pendleton and' his wife Dianne, RCPS Attendance Officer, on the birth of a granddaughter recently. Her name? Margie Holladay. Another Holly! %, - : # RGBS Head Custodian Mr. David Alther has just returned home from Culpeper >,wMemorial Hospital -where - ImI‘ underwent a surgical procedure recently. He will be recovering at home for several weeks. We wish him the very best for a'speedy recovery, and thank his assistant Mr. Robert Lamery for trying to pick up the slack in his absence! • The Seventh Grade students had a wonderful time on their trip to Williamsburg last week. The number of activities they were able to squeeze into each day was mind boggling! Though a little weary, the travelers seemed to have survived the week very well. Many thanks to all chaperones who accompanied the students. Parents who volunteered were: Mr. Don Berry, Mrs. Tammy Ehrhart, Mr. Dean Hahn, Mr. Jim Humbles, Mrs. Sharon Humbles, Mr. Greg Hutcheson, Mrs. Gretchen Long, Mrs. Charlotte Mills, Mr. Joe North, Mr. Ken Shankle, and Mr. David Sheffield. Staff chaperones were: Mrs. Karen Alexander, Mrs. Alice Currin, Mrs. Holly Massie, Ms. Stacy Morgen, Mr. Richard Smith, Mrs. Jenny Stanley and Mrs. Joanne Tracy. • Our very own RCHS Principal Mr. Jack Raines recently had the honor of traveling to New Orleans to introduce nationally acclaimed teacher trainer and professional development expert Dr. Harry Wong. He also made a brief presentation at the Association of Supervisors and Curriculum Development Educators Conference in New Orleans. Over 14,000 people attended the conference. Prior to going to New Orleans, Mr. aines also attended a leadership Conference in anta with Dr. Wong and his He made a presentation to Principals and Educators of Urban schools in Atlanta on how ba continues to use Dr. Wongm “The Effective Ifeacherf in inservice and facility tinning sessions. Way to go, Mr. Raines! (For those of you who don’t know, Mr. Raines is on of Dr. Wong’s greatest fans and loves to talk shout him and his philosophy, anytime, to anyone!) RCMS eight Grade teacher Mrs. Liz Purcell also attended the conference in New Orleans. Hats off to her - for taking this initiative! She one more example of OUr many staff members who ’ are constantly striving for professional excellence. • Kindergarten Registration went very well at RCES last week. In all, over 60 children took advantage of the early registration opportunity! In keeping with past years, all children who registered appear to be brilliant, of course! • Our sympathy is extended to Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs and her husband, Joseph, on the recent death of Mr. Biggs’ mother. She was an educator for many years and enjoyed work as a library volunteer in her retirement. • RCHS Biology teacher Mrs. Patti Waddell reported that T. J. Ketchem, a former RCHS student, was a recent guest speaker in the Science FY 2001 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2000, in accordance with §15.2-2506 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2000. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING 6/30 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service 200Q $5,262,220 $673,391 $593,097 $518,531 $89,372 $178,669 $481,671 2Q01 $5,666,549 $698,263 $622,735 $622,235 $90,082 $167,223 $530,401 Total Contemplated Expenditures $7,796,952 $8,397,488 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund Total Estimated Revenues $1,885,261 $310,813 $980,224 $4,620,654 $7,796,952 $1,853,759 $339,295 $1,040,425 $5,164,009 $8,397,488 Department. He brought an alligator snapping turtle to, share with Biology and* Environmental Science students. This species is protected though it is being exploited in Louisiana. • Congratulations to the members of the Rappahannock County Technology Students Association who brought home a number of trophies when they attended the Regional Competition recently. The System Control Team of Jonathan Bankston, Erica Hilscher and Nathaniel Griffin built a can-crusher that earned second place, Bruce Brown and Stuart Hensley won third Place for a video that they created. Brian Taylor won first place for Prepared Presentation. Stuart Hensley placed third in Electrical Applications. At Level II, Ian Blubaugh, Matt Wolfe and Marshall Gangel won first place with a Portable Paint Mixer. Jeremy Graves won both a second in Manufacturing Prototype and a third in Prepared Presentation. Katrina Smoot placed second in Prepared Presentation. Heather Hensley won first place for Manufacturing Prototype and third for Technical Researchand Report Writing. Chris Payne won third for Engineering Graphic Analysis. All TSA winners will move on to the State Competition in Hampton on April 15. • Spring break is just around the corner! Please remember that schools will be closed from Monday, April 17 through Monday, April 24. Have a wonderful time with your families and friends! • Next week Mrs. Shelley Shankle’s third grade students will be featured in place of Panther Pause. They have written stories about spring which we hope you will enjoy. WCDS i News BY LORI FERREIRA Admissions Coordinator • Wakefield Country Day School’s “Auction 2000” was 4 great success. Aside from being a successful fund raiser, it was a fine opportunity for the WCDS community to get together with its neighbors. . We congratulate Auction Chair Mrs. Joyce Hunt and her committee, along with the multitude of generous donor$ from the community, on a job well done and a I wonderful evening. • The i WCDS student government will be holding a car wash on Saturday, April 15 from ; noon to 4 p.m. at First Virginia Bank, at the Royal Plaza in Front Royal tO help raise money for the prom-. The Marriott Ranch Resort in Hume will be the location for this year’s prom, scheduled for May 12. • Mrs. Bobbi Andes is at it again! The lower school, under the direction of the WCDS music teacher, will present it$ Spring Concert on April 28 at 7 p.m. in the Assembly HalU Concert-goers may also enjoy the WCDS Art Show, which will be presented in the school’s lobby on the same evening. The public is invited to attend.

Democrats focus on Caucus and meetings BY ANDY PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 4 the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee focussed on the upcoming Democratic Presidential Caucus taking place on Monday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington. Participation in the Caucus is open to all Democrats who are registered voters in Rappahannock County. (For information about registering to vote, please call the Registrar of Voters, Nancy Newlin, 675-3739.) Of equal importance to the committee were two meetings taking place this coming week in the county. Members were encouraged to attend an open forum on education on Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the high school, sponsored by Headwaters, First Thursday 4 Education Support Group and the Rappahannock County PTO. The committee was informed that the panel presentation, open discussion and workshops would be free and open to the public. On Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville Fire Hall, RLEP is sponsoring a public forum on sprawl, calling the program “Saving Rappahannock County from Urban Sprawl.” This forum will be especially timely for the Democratic Committee as Peter White, Chair of the Environment & Sprawl subcom mittee had given an in-depth report to the full committee on sprawl and Rappahannock County at the Tuesday meeting. Other items on the Tuesday evening agenda included passage of the committee’s first ever budget, information on two very generous gifts from anonymous donors. One gift will be used to cover the annual fees for the committee’s web site (soon to be online); the other to be available for long needed items such as “Rappahannock Democrats” banners and a tent for festivals and fund raising. ' Chairperson Meredith Gorfein expressed hope that both banner and canopy would be available for the May 20 “Relay for Life” for which the Democrats will field a team. Kate Gagnon also reported that the first trash pickup of the Democrats’ adopted section of the highway would be Saturday, April 8. Reports now have it that a small but determined cadre of committee members fought off black snakes and rabbits to ensure an always beautiful Rappahannock County. The next meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will be Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Meetings are always open to the public and all are welcomed warmly. For information contact Meredith Gorfein 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. County residents - beware of phone scams By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer The effort by an out-oftown telemarketer to swindle a Rappahannock woman was thwarted when the potential victim became suspicious and contacted the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, local law enforcement became involved when the Sperryville resident reported that she had been contacted earlier by a man claiming to be a representative of the “Canadian tax authority.” The caller told the woman that she had won $160,000 in the Canadian lottery, but before she could claim the money she would have to prepay the taxes, amounting to 10 per cent of the prize, or $16,000. He advised her that the money would have to be sent in the form of a cashier’s check, and that she “should not talk to a lawyer or anyone else” about the transaction. Some of the claim seemed to make sense, since the woman often played the Canadian lottery. But she had apprehensions, and before going to the bank and withdrawing the money, she called the Sheriff’s Office. Sherertz immediately suspected fraud. “I told her to look at her lottery receipt, and call the telephone number for the official lottery office listed on it,” said Sherertz. “I also told her that in any event, taxes are taken out of the winnings before they are distributed, anyway.” After contacting federal authorities, Sherertz learned that the telephone call originated in Alberta, Canada, and that Canada was considered by authorities to be “the number one point of origin” of the world-wide lottery-tax scheme. “Unfortunately, there is no way to charge anyone, but the federal authorities have made note of this case,” said Sherertz. He also learned that other cases of the swindle had been reported in Virginia, including a man in Mechanicsville who had lost a large sum of money, and a resident of Prince William who was ready to send the perpetrators $11,000 before he was stopped by family members. “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” noted Sherertz. Marijuana arrest Kenneth W. Corbin, 18, was arrested early on the morning of April 8, after he was stopped by Dep. Anthony Berry after driving on Rt. 522 through Woodville “at twice the posted speed of 35 mph,” according to Sheriff Sherertz. While interviewing Corbin after the traffic stop, Dep. Berry noticed evidence of drugs in the car. Corbin has been charged with possession of marijuana, in addition to the speeding offense. DWI is charged A Culpeper man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he was stopped just before midnight on April 8. ^pi*ixi£J CIecj/||. ai-1,\ Jenkins Tree Service ■SrtBai & Landscaping Fu">'£S2 Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying • Lot Clearing • Cleanup Free Estimates • We Service AU. MD & VA C.R. Jenkins PO Box 331 540-987-9048 Spenyville. VA 22740 Steven Coban, 31, was observed driving erratically by Dep. Mark Currence on Rt. 522 near Flint Hill. Upon stopping Coban’s vehicle, it was determined that he was impaired. Burglary reported A person or persons entered a private residence on Mountain View Road near Flint Hill on April 7 between 7:30 a.m. and noon, removing a VCR, a portable radio and a jacket. Access to the home was gained by breaking a sliding glass door. The burglary is being investigated by Dep. Connie Compton. Crime repeated The Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a broken window at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly. The damage was reported at about 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 9. Over the past year, windows at the school have been broken several times, resulting in increased law enforcement patrols after dark. “This damage may have happened during the day,” according to Sherertz. Dep. Anthony Berry is the investigating officer. Anyone with information is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (540) 675-3331. IflNNIVERSflRYII Thursday 4/13: /ZZ? OPEN MIC. / | Spamond by Oak CD Friday 4/14 Rappahannock Saturday 4/15 Tha Mystery Band I NOW OPEN Tha-San. SSOdodngl Family Dining & Fin* Mask 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com J ^/aith (2^ountain (Company Faith Mountain’s Famous Plant Sale One of the regions best selections of herbs, perennials, and, annual bedding plants Shop out new outdoor garden center for •statuary ^garden art •garden furniture ^garden markers •bird houses *wind chimes Open every day 10 - 6 Comer of Routes 522 & 211 Spenyvillc, VA 22740 540-987-8353 www.faithmountain.com Is “sprawl” inevitable? Presentation on controlling local development The recent Rappahannock News articles highlighted a proposed development plan, which included a 300 acre business/commercial park and the potential for high density residential in the Amissville area. Is this what the residents want? Can anything be done to assure our county retains the character that we all enjoy? Are there lessons to be learned from neighboring county’s experiences? Can we be in control of what growth occurs in our community? All these issues and your questions on current developments will be addressed at the next Amissville Area Community Association (AACA) meeting on Friday, April 14 at the Amissville Fire Rescue Hall. The meeting will include presentations cosponsored by the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection (RLEP). Ed Risse of SYNERGY/ Planning Inc., a leading land use and community planning consultant, will address the sprawl issue and possible solutions. In addition, Peggy Maio from the Piedmont Environmental Council and Joseph Maio founder of “Voters to Stop Sprawl”, both from Loudoun County, will speak on that county’s experience with exploding and the impacts it has had. Loudoun experienced a growth of nearly 70 ' * percent last year, third in the nation. This will be followed by an open question " ! and answer session and discussion. This session is part of the association’s communi-' ty participation planning effort and RLEP’s program to present surroundings. Residents or anyone interested in participating in planning for Amissville area (including ' * Culpeper County) and all of Rappahannock; County are invited to attend. A short association meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. with the actual presentations scheduled to begin at 7:30. The meeting will ’ , also provide an opportunity for Jackson District residents to participate in a Community Interests Survey being conducted by the AACA as part of its efforts to, determine issues of importance to you. AACA membership is open to all residents and business owners in the 20106 Zip Code and Jackson District. For more information contact Steve Miller 937-7327, Rick Kohler 675-1373, Hal Hunter 937-4600 or Jan Makela 937-5718. Democratic Presidential Caucus on April 17 In Rappahannock County the process for selecting the Democratic nominee for President of the United States begins on Monday evening, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. with the Democratic Presidential Caucus. The Caucus will convene at The Theatre at I Washington on Gay Street, across from the courthouse, j The doors to the Caucus will open at 6:30 p.m. for check-in 1 and will close promptly at 7:30 p.m. Participation in the Caucus is open to all Democrats who are registered to vote in Rappahannock County. It is not necessary to be a member of the local Democratic Committee nor is it necessary to be a political “junky.” It is simply necessary to be someone interested in who becomes the Democratic nominee for President; someone who is a Democrat; and someone who will sign a pledge to that effect. Following the election of the Delegates and Alternates there will be an opportunity for all participating in the Caucus to put forward for discussion and approval resolutions which will be carried to the 10th Congressional District Convention on May 20 as well as the State Democratic Convention on June 2-3. For information on any aspect of the Democratic Presidential caucus or process, contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE Host an exchange student! For more information call Rene Brown at 540-349-0077 or 1-800-760-4620 ASPECT FOUNDATION 1-800-US-YOUTH www.aspectfoundation.org Breeden's Plant House Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily House Plants, Gifts, Planting Supplies, Hanging Baskets; Flowering and Vegetable Bedding Plants 89^ per pack. 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- * .... 1 Azaleas - ready to burst forth in all of their dory BY RICHARD ANTONY [ ' Rappahannock News ■ Contributing Writer . Azaleas are perhaps the frost popular woody ornamental shrub in the eastern U.S. garden today, largely due to their desirable plant form, profuse blooming habit, ease <»f growing, and long-lived nature. Thousands of varieties ean be successfully grown in the mid-Atlantic region. Azaleas belong to the feenus rhododendron. Two classes of azaleas are normally distinguished: evergreen and deciduous. The former retains frost of its leaves during the winter, while the latter drops frl its leaves in the fall, with new leaves emerging in the spring. ; Azalea blooms cover a remarkable color range, with evergreen and deciduous Exhibiting some distinct differences. Evergreen bloom colors range from pure white through light pastels to deep reds, purples and pinks. A pumber of varieties have multi-color blooms, exhibiting stripes, flecks, sectors, marginal coloration consisting of two or more colors. Deciduous azaleas, on the other hand, offer a spectrum of yellows and oranges, with almost no varieties exhibiting lavender and purple blooms. Bloom times vary by variety from early March through June. Some varieties bloom in both the spring and the fall. Deciduous tend to be sun-loving, upright growers, while evergreens run the gambit in size from tiny dwarfs to tallgrowing varieties and nearly everything in between. Evergreen azaleas are native to the Orient and found their way to this country by a number of different routes. Many of the early introduc tions were hardy only in the southern U.S. However, following extensive hybridization here and in other countries, the naramess range of the genus has been extended to Boston and beyond. u n i iK e evergreen azaleas, a significant number y of deciduous azalea species are native to the eastern U.S. woodlands. Many of these species feature fragrant blooms and outstanding hardiness. John Bantram, a famous Philadelphia botanist, is credited with discovering the flame (calendulaceum) azalea in Georgia in 1781. He wrote “this is the most gay and brilliant flowering shrub yet known.” The color range of flame azaleas includes red, orange and gold. Most of the other native species exhibit less “lively” colored blooms, including the white Coast Azalea (atlanticum), the pink Pixterbloom (nudiflorum), and the Pinkshell (vaseyi). Because of their natural hardiness, these species. where often used by early hybridizers in Europe that lead to the popular mollis, Knaphill, Ghent and Exbury hybrids. Azaleas benefit from moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter. Consequently, they should not be planted in a spot that does not drain well following a heavy rain. Such conditions encourage root damage that can lead to plant death. Azaleas can be successfully grown in such locations, however, by planting them in raised beds. While too much | water can De iatai, & too little water is a often a much more W serious problem. ¥ Azaleas have a shallow root system and uciicut iium weekly watering during extended hot, dry periods. On the other hand, a benefit of their shallow root system is that small and moderate-sized azaleas are easily moved during the growing season. Azaleas prefer soil pH in the range of 5.5 to 6.5, so soil aridity is nearly ideal throughout most of the mid-Atlantic region. If well-watered, most evergreen azalea varieties are able to tolerate full sun, but perform far better when shaded from the hot afternoon sun. Planting on the east or north sides of the house at the edge of the woods, or under conifers, oak, dogwood, or other deep-rooted tree is ideal. When planting, dig a hole at least twice the size of the root ball. Add organic matter such as peat moss, pine bark or hardwood mulch, rotted leaves, or other decomposed material. Coarse sand can be added to improve drainage somewhat. The pH of most recycled sewage products is too high for acid-loving azaleas. Mix these amendments uniformly with soil excavated from the hole. Remove the plastic container or burlap material and set the plant in the hole so the top of the root ball is approximately one inch above the surrounding soil. In this way, the crown of the plant will be high enough after settling to insure the lower bark remains above the soil level. Otherwise, material can accumulate around the trunk, leading a bark rot that can kill the plant. To help direct the moisture to the roots when the plant is being watered, a raised ring of soil can be constructed around the plant, well beyond its outer perimeter. Add a thick layer of mulch to aid moisture retention, but taper the thickness of the mulch toward the center so it does not cover the crown of the plant. Azaleas have only two primary pests: lacebug and spider mite. Both suck sap from the underside of azalea leaves. Lacebug adults, a 1/8 inch flying insect with lacey wings and their immature nymphs, cause the upper side of the leaf to exhibit a stippled or blanched appearance. Lacebugs tend to attack plants in full sun. Even when no adults are visible, lacebugs are implicated if the underside of the leaf to exhibit a stippled or blanched appearance. Lacebugs tend to attack plants in full sun. Even when no adults are visible, lacebugs are implicated if the underside of the leaf shows small tar-like dark spots and blotches. A wide range of sprays are available for controlling this pest. Nearly too small to see with the unaided eye, mites produce a similar stippled effect on the upper leaf surface. Generally, the recommended method of detecting mites is to shake a suspected leaf over a sheet of bright white paper. Dislodged mites will be observed as tiny reddish to nearly clear-colored specks moving across the surface qf the paper. In a severe infestation, the upper leaves of the plant take on a bronze like appearance. Just as with lacebugs, mites tend to attackplants in full sun. Commercial miticides are effective in coritrolling this pest. Membership in both the American Rhododendron Society (www.rhododendron.org) and the Azalea Society of America (www.azaleas.org) offer a range of services for people interested in learning more.' about this ever-popular woody, ornamental. Photographs of several hundred varieties of azaleas' can be found at www.longmoutainnursery.com. .. Long Mountain Nursery\ near Washington has over 200azalea, 50 hosta and daylily. varieties available. Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5p.m., now through May 14. If these times are inconvenient, please call to make other arrangements. The phone number at Long Mountain Nursery is 540-675-3707 Pageant to be held this Saturday; The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad’s annual Miss Rappahannock Pageant will be held on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium. This is a major fund raising activity for the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Ben Jones a.k.a. Cooter will be emcee of the program. The pageant is open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages 2 to 19, in the following categories: Tiny Tot Miss Rappahannock (ages two to four), Wee Miss Rappahannock (ages five to seven), Little Miss Rappahannock (ages eight to 11), Junior Miss Rappahannock (ages 12 to 15), Little Mister (ages two to six), Sisters (ages two to 19) and Miss Rappahannock 2000 (ages 16-19). There will also be a Mother/Daughter category. All judges will be non-residents of Rappahannock County. Judges decisions are final. The award for Miss Rappahannock 2000 will be a cash prize of $100, a dozen M/!* _ m U/W% ■h. Ivl# now. Clean-up at tax time. Adding that new breezeway can be a breeze with a 1-2-3 Home Equity Loan from F&M Bank-Winchester. And now, you can borrow up to 95% of your home’s equity. * Consult your tax advisor. We’ll even deduct from the interest rate when your payment is automatically deducted from your F&M Bank-Winchester Checking Account. What could be easier? 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Tom Reese roses and a dinner for two at a local restaurant. A tiara, sash and trophy will be given to all first place winners, with first and second runner up receiving a trophy. All remaining participants will receive a participation (memory/keepsake) trophy. Admission will be $5 for adults and children under ten will be $3. There will be a raffle drawing the night of the pageant. Rafile tickets will be available from any Sperryville Rescue Squad member and also the night of the pageant! Refreshment will be available! If you have any question^ or need further information please call Debbie Fantaci ai 987-3354. ! Producers reminded of April 14 deadline Eligible producers whose pastures were damaged by drought in 1999 can receive payments to help them reestablish forage crops. Established pasture is eligible where livestock are normally grazed and that was so damaged by drought that reseeding is required. No assistance is authorized for hayland and any acres receiving assistance must be maintained in pasture for five years. There will be two payment rates, one for reseeding with seedbed preparation and one without. Payment rates will cover the cost of the seed, seeding, and fertilizer but will not exceed $75 per acre. There is also a maximum payment limitation of $2500 per person. However, participation in the program is expected to exceed the total funding allocated for the program; therefore, final payments received by producers may be reduced. Signup for the program is going on now through April 14, 2000. Any re-seeding done before filing a Pasture Recovery Program (PRP) application will not be eligible for payment. All PRP practices will be completed by Sept. 30, 2000. If you would like more information about the program, contact the Culpeper/Rappahannock FSA Office at 351 Lakeside Drive in Culpeper or by phone at 825-4200, extension 2. Keys named to Dean’s List Tiffany Dawn Keys of Woodville, a Longwood College student at Farmville, has been selected to the Dean’s List for outstanding academic performance during the fall semester. She was among those who earned an academic average of at least 3.5 (a B+). Tiffany is the daughter of James and Chris Keys of Woodville.

JV softball wins first district game BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer » The J.V. softball team traveled to Manassas Park last Wednesday. This was the first district game for the Panthers. Rapp came out a little flat in the first inning scoring only one run. ; ’ Manassas Park answered right back in the bottom of the first, scoring six runs on only one hit. “We walked four battfers in the first, that really hurt”. The Panthers continued to struggle in the second allowing four more runs to score. Rapp came alive in the .third scoring seven runs, and pulling within one. Brittany Thornhill shut the Cougars down in the third, fourth and fifth innings striking out five and allowing only one hit. Laura Kreyling came back in the game in the sixth, and shut the Cougars down in the seventh. “Laura struggled a bit in this game, she gave up ten walks and struck out three”. “I was really proud that she could come back and finish the game for the team” said Coach Jenkins. Brittany finished with seven strikeouts and two walks. The Panthers had fifteen hits for the game, led by Molly Burke and Brittany with four hits a piece. Also contributing were Allyson Dodson, Danielle Heiserman, Eva Mills, Brandy Early and Ashleigh Burke. The Panthers won the game 19-15. The Panthers hosted the George Mason Mustangs on Thursday. Laura Kreyling took the mound for Rapp, and only faced five batters in the first, striking out three. The Panthers came out fired up scoring twelve runs in the first. The Mustangs continued to struggle the rest of the game, giving up a total of fifteen hits and walking fourteen. Rapp on the other hand only gave up three hits, striking out eleven, and walking only four. The combination of Thornhill and Kreyling on the mound totally shut the Mustangs down. “It was another great hitting night for the Panthers, it seemed like we would never stop hitting, this was just a great effort by the whole team” remarked Coach Jenkins. The Panthers won the game 27-3. Their record is now 2-0 in the Bull Run District and 4-1 overall. Softball splits ; BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer On Wednesday the Varsity Softball team hosted the Manassas Park Cougers. The team knew going into the game, that it would be a pitching duel between the top two pitchers in the district, Rapp’s Rachael Sharp and Park’s Jennifer Steele. The score stayed close throughout the first few innings, with each pitcher using their strength and striking out several batters. Park scored first and took a 4-0 lead, Rapp could only answer with one of their own. Park scored six more and took home the win 10-1. Rachael r Sharp pitched extremely well, but the team could only come up with one hit. On Friday, The Panthers hosted the George Mason Mustangs. Rachael Sharp again took the mound for the Panthers. The score stayed tied in the first two innings, but Rapp connected on three hits in the third to take a 1-0 lead. In the fifth Dana Caldwell led off with a double and Rachael Sharp connected with a triple, for a 5-0 lead. Austin Bouffard had a great day at the plate, hitting two singles and scoring two runs batted in. The Panthers ended the game with seven hits and the victory 6-0. Rachael had 11 strikeouts and only one walk for the game. Coach Payne thought the whole team did a great job. Their record is now 3-3 and 1-1 in the Bull Run District. Rappahannock ties Mason BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Boys Soccer team traveled to Falls Church on Friday. This game showed the true nature of this year’s team, rough, tough and ready to compete with anyone. The game ended in a tie 1-1. Halfback Ralph Pace scored the only goal, with help from seniors Frank Paratore and Adam Rogers. Rapp led most of the game until the last minute on great defense by Ryland Pace. Unfortunately, a foul led to a penalty kick, and after a ten minute overtime the game ended in a tie. “I couldn’t have been prouder of this team, everyone played their hearts out”, said Coach Paratore. The teams record is now 1-0-1 in the Bull Run District. Girls soccer continues to win The Girls Soccer team also traveled to George Mason. This was an extremely hard fought game, but Rapp prevailed 1-0. It took a while for the Panthers to get in the scoring column, but Meghan Fairbrother punched one in for Rapp. Defensively the team played a tremendous game. Rapps record is now 2-0 in the Bull Run District. Beautiful weekend for soccer BY NANETTE HOGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Youth Soccer League played its second weekend, Saturday, April 8. The U-14 team, sponsored by White Oak Veterinary Service, played an excellent game against the Culpeper 3 Team at Culpeper Emerald Hill. James Jackson scored early in the game with a powerful drive. After that the game remained scoreless due in large part to the goal attending of Ricky Lee and Carter Bruce. Culpeper did come back to score towards the end of the game and ended with a tie score of 1-1. After two games playing against tough opponents, Rapp’s U-14 remain undefeated. The U-12 Firebirds, sponsored by Miller Brothers Construction, traveled to Madison’s Wrangler field to play Mad 1. The Firebirds have had a rough start this season dropping the second game by being shut out by a final score of 0-8. Coach Pendleton is confident that the team will pull together and get their team work skills rolling. Next game for the Firebirds will be against Rapp 1, Monday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at RCHS. There was no game scheduled for U-12 Rapp 1 team this weekend. Our three U-10 teams played each other at the elementary field. The Blue Lightning team have five returning players and six new team members. They played an exciting double header, defeating U-10 Rapp 3 10 and in the second back to back game U-' 10’s Rapp 2. The Rams, (sponsored by Over Jordan , Farm) team defeated Blue Lightning 1-0. These children all displayed true sportsmanship. When U-8’s Rapp Raptors and U-8 ■ Fireballs (sponsored by Better Homes Realty) get together, it’s explosive! The game was enjoyed by everyone on our home RCES field. Fireballs took the lead 6-5. We invite the community to attend our league games each Saturday morning, either on RCES or RCHS field. JV baseball splits BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The J.V. boys played Manassas Park in Manassas on Wednesday. The game went back and forth for several innings, before Park finally took the lead and the game 8-6. Chris Brown was the losing pitcher for the Panthers. Josh Werner went 3-4 at the plate for Rapp and had two stolen bases, Wally Reid went 2-3 and also had two stolen bases. On Thursday the J.V. squad hosted the Mustangs from George Mason. Noah Starks took the mound and pitched a complete game. Rapp won the game 6-5. Zack Ashby led the Panthers at the plate going z-6 and one stolen base, Chris Brown went 2-4. Mike Weise and Brian Brown also had key bunts to place runners in scoring position for the Panthers. Rapps next home game will be on Friday against Brentsville at 5 p.m. Soccer teams win during week BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Sports Writer The Varsity Girls Soccer team hosted the Manassas Park Cougars on Wednesday. The Panthers scored early, with a Spring Specials on Kubota Tractors Ideal For All Your Farm, Lawn & Garden Work. Stop In & Look It Over. . 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Hazel Riyer Inn Restaurant 540 • 825 • 7148 Davis Street Culpeper, Virginia Rappahannock County High School 1999-2000 Honor Roll ~ Fifth Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank ALL A HONOR ROLL SEMQBS Allison Baker Sara Dodd-Henze Jami Gillis Crystal Grigsby Volkmar Lehmann Rebecca Metcalfe Mary Morgan Sandra Oliver Ryland Pace Katrina Smoot JUNIQBS Christopher Payne Aaron Price Amanda Sims Jennifer Waters SOPHOMORES Amber Allen Holly Long Shiloh Proper Lea Pyne Betsy Welk Kevin Yowell EBESHMEM Joshua Anderson Christopher Bowers Jason Simeon Matthew Stum EIGHTH GRADE Chris Ehrhart Brittany Thornhill atX A-R honor roll SENIORS Summer Alexandei Sony Anderson Kyla Andreoni Candace Ankers Ian Blubaugh Austin Bouffard Jennifer Bywaters Ward Cash III Kyle Cash Brian Compton Rebecca Deardoff Marshall Gangel Crystal Grigsby Berkeley Hobson Rebekah Letsen Kathryn May Sara Opseth Frank Paratore Emmi Salonen Kathryn Wilson Matthew Wolfe Michelle Woodard Laura Beth Yowell JUNIORS Lacy Adams Michael Berta Dana Caldwell James Fantaci Coel Herman sen Colin Nichols Jeffrey Simeon Jeremy Slack Colin Treanor SOPHOMORES Misty Corathers Cecillia Falk John Ferdetta III Heather Hensley Kristen Kennedy David Massie Joshua McArthur Jessica Nawrocki Elliot Nichols Jason Pullen Matthew Ralston Sean Robertson Jennifer Starr Amanda Weakley Elizabeth Williams FRESHMEN Kori Alexander Dawn Andreoni Alyssa Berry Shawn Brown Melinda Cairns Allyson Dodson Alicia Jones Anna Miller Bren Miller Adrianne Moore Andrew Propst Jonathan Robinson Rachel Sharp Jamie Smoot Karie Von Fange Douglas White Michael Wiese Heather Wooten EIGHTH GRADE Jonathan Bank star Ashliegh Burke Ryshia Cook Jamie Deal Ginger Dennis Katie Giles Sara Hathaway Jessica Hugus Erica Hilscher Lara Kreyling Patrick Lawery David Letsen John Letsen Laura Maloney Lindsay NeiLDore Daniel Pierson Kyle Robinson Leslie Taubenberger Brian Taylor Melanie Torrance Nathan Welch Matthew Williams goal by Jenny Waters. The Panthers followed suit with five more goals. Meghan Fairbrother scored two followed by, Amber Allen, Berkley Hobson, and last but not least, Adrianne Moore. The lady Panthers dominated the game, winning 6-0. The Varsity Boys Soccer team also came out victorious winning 2-0. The Panthers first goal was scored by Daniel Ramey, followed by Ralph Pace. This was a great win for both teams, and each one are expecting more to come. Third Advisory Grading Rappahannock j Elementary School ■ Brought to you courtesy of: O F&M Bank Member FDIC ^ All "A" Honor Roll» 4th Grade Hannah Gall Kyle Settle Justin Jemielity Mrs. Wav Sam Kearney Wade Norman All "A/B" Honor Roll • 4th Grade Ms, Saxton B.J. Ross Mrs. Simpson Ms. Saxton J.R. Barron Emma Dodd-Henze Chelsea Hill Noel Johns Devin Lindsey Katie Long Molly McCarthy Owen Monroe Aaron Oyster Daniel Perez Will Sonnett Mrs, Markw Angela Bigelow Katrina Bigelow Emily Slater Mrs. Atkins Robbie Hamill-Huff Anna Owens Mrs. Market Chris Anderson Matt Butler Matthew Bywaters Katherine Crawford Lauren Foster Cynthia Ibarra Samantha Long Lee Nicholson Gunnar Propst Jimmie Williams Cynthia Ibarra Ms. Boddie Courtney Hutcheson Joshua Jenkins Caitlin McCarthy Ms, Boddie Samantha Bridgeman Devin Day Bethany Dodson Jacob Dodson Lucy Fogle Tom Gillis Jason Jenkins Matt Law rev Brittney Lee Brandon Smoot Carrie Barron Mrs. Massie Brian Adams Megan Humbles Kelsey Hutcheson Anna Kreyling Mrs. Currin Mrs, Massie Crystal Cubbage Kayla Hill Lauren Kaye Luke Maynard Sarah Mills Steven Rodden Dustin Torrance Mrs. Cumn Tymeyer Freeman Jordan Torrance Mrs, Simpson Alana Cloud Charles Crawford Lisa Donahue Richard Gallihugh D.J. 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Wolfe Allison Antony Blair Atkins Robin Baumgardner Justin Gheen Emily Hilscher Eric Keller Chasidy McGlothlin Alex Sharp J.J. Smoot Andrew Treanor Caitlin Waites Zach Williams All "A". Honor Roll Morgan Blubaugh Brandy Faulkner Mattie Nawrocki Jenny Ferdetta 7th Grade Mts, Tracy Tracy Bruce Kendra Hitt James Jackson Richard Stanley All "A/B" Honor Roll • 7th Grade Rachel Gall Ben Hahn Ellie Dodd-Henzie Ashley Mills Amanda Smith Malcolm Sonnett Joey Wimer Ms. Morgen Eston Davis Lauren Powell Hans Shankle Leslie Williams Mrs. Tracv Nicole Hess Kim Hogan David Miller Sandy Swain Carrie Yinghng

-Eappatjannocfe JfietoS— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER 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-mail: RappNewsOtlmespapera.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday * Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,2000 Our View Trash free . ? Dozens of volunteers will collect hundreds of bags of trash. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation every year, Virginia’s Adopt-aHighway volunteers collect about 300,000 bags of trash from one-fourth of the 56,000 miles of roads in the state. That projects to over a million bags, or a quarter-million cubic yards of trash on all Virginia roads. Fortunately, many of the 40,000 or so Adopt-AHighway volunteers will be hauling away a large share of it on April 22 for the annual statewide spring cleanup. According to VDOT Virginia has one of the country’s largest Adopt-A Highway programs with nearly 6,400 adoptions that account for more than 14,300 miles, or roughly 26 percent, of its state-maintained highways. The Warrenton Residency, which serves Rappahannock County reports 20 percent or 54 miles of the state-maintained county roads are currently adopted. On April 22, highway rights-of-way will be filled with community volunteers in orange safety vests for the beautification and clean-up effort sponsored by VDOT. In addition, spring cleanup will also be held at the Rappahannock Park on April 22. All county residents, fHends, visitors, absentee landowners, guests, etc. are invited to help participate in a cleanup 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. Tentative schedule at this point is 1 p.m. until dark. We encourage all county residents to participate in some fashion and if your business or organization is part of the Adopt-a-Highway program, make sure to be out picking up trash on April 22. Rappahannock Today r Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day As their yearly community service project, the 4-H Honor Club has been working on fixing the 4-H Welcome signs located across the county. Here the club members pose with the newly repainted sign that was provided by Frank Zinn of Culpeper. Pictured left to right are: Kevin Day, adult volunteer advisor, Jim Williams of the Virginia Department of Transportation, Nathan Corbin, David Massie, Ashley Corbin, Jason Simeon, Zack Corbin and Jeff Simeon. Letters Auction successful, appreciation extended Too often we hear only the negative, what’s wrong, what’s missing, within our local communities. After attending the Wakefield Country Day School Auction 2000, it is obvious that there is a lot that is wonderful and right with the world! On Friday, March 31 at the Fauquier Springs Country Club, we held our auction. The response and support from our parents and our community was completely overwhelming. The evening was delightful from the start of the Silent Auction, through the delicious dinner, until the last item on the Live Auction, a dashing pair of pink flamingos, was sold! Our auctioneer, Jimmy Eustace, donated his time for the live auction, and his humor and expertise was instrumental in making the evening such a successful one. Local residents Tom and Lorraine Espinola graciously provided live music throughout the evening, joining the many other local artists and artisans, including WCDS parents, who donated their original works and services. All in all more than 200 items were donated and auctioned, most of them from local businesses and services! We were fortunate to have celebrity donations from famous names such as “Kermit and Miss Piggy” (an autographed picture), Oprah Winfrey (an autographed WCDS t-shirt), and Rosie O’Donnell (an autographed WCDS bib)! However to me the real success of this wonderful evening, financial benefit aside, was the generous donation of time, energy, spirit, and products, and the outpouring of good wishes ' and good will from the local communities. This good will works 'r both ways too; already we have heard from a local business that they have gotten an order for additional items to complement their auction donation. Thank you to each and every one who contributed to Auction 2000. We loved it! Michael F. Vargo Headmaster WCDS Community thanked Trinity’s Episcopal Church Women and Garden Guild wish to> thank everyone who participated in The Inn tour and tea as well as the Great Spring Garden Sale on April 4. Not only did Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch open :> The Inn for the benefit of the organizations of the church but they provided the tea and all the delicacies that followed the tour. Also, a special thanks to the members of The Inn’s staff who gave up their day off and volunteered their services. We also want to thank the members of the church who worked so hard, all the people of the county who attended, and the people of the town who put up with the long lines and the ), traffic. And finally, a special thank you to Sheriff Larry Sherertz and the members of his department for saving the ' '• day. It was a resounding success and we are grateful. Sheilah Sweet, Episcopal Church Women Katherine Bull, Garden Guiltf Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO April 13, 1950 Mrs. Earl Edmonds of Huntly was the winner of the third place in the “Sunshine Cake” contest held in Front Royal on Bing Crosby Day- The contest was sponsored by the Swansdown Cake Flour Company and the winners were announced in the afternoon of Bing Crosby Day. Mrs. Edmonds received a silver cake tray as her prize on a cake baked from a recipe she [found in McCall’s magazine, named “Sweet J3tOry Cake.” ‘A number of homes in Rappahannock and Frpnt Royal will be open for visitation during Gairden Week, April 29-30 and May 1 by members of the garden clubs and any other persons interested. •The Rappahannock homes open include: IMeadowbrook Hall, home of Mrs. W.P. [Slaughter on Route 522 between Flint Hill and Huntly. A feature of the garden will be the Japanese cherry trees, expected to be at their peak during the three days for visits. Also the home of Mrs. Alexander Gordon, Windsor Lodge, near Huntly will be open. Raymond M. Johnson of Woodville has been appointed Chief Forest Warden of Rappahannock County, as of April 3. Mr. Johnson succeeds Joseph B. Johnson of Sperryville, who has been Chief Forest Warden for the past 13 years. Raymond Johnson has been connected with the Virginia Forest Service since 1935. From 1935 to 1939 he was Lookout Watchman of Red Oak Knob Lookout Tower. From 1939 to 1945 a leave of absence was granted to him so that he could look after his personal work. From 1945 up to the present date, Mr. Johnson has been patrolman and chief assistant to Joseph B. Johnson. 25 YEARS AGO April 17, 1975 Amissville Cub Scouts and Webeloes participated in the Scouts Clean-Up Day last Saturday as proclaimed by the Governor. This group cleaned up the roadsides of Route 642 from Amissville to Viewtown. Cubmaster S.M. Martin Jr. directed the operation with other leaders including Mrs. Phyllis Hamilton, Donald James, K.M. Wharton, Mrs. Hamilton Coffey and Robert Hamilton. Boys taking part were Johnny Johnson, Alvin Grigsby, Harlon Coffey, Mike Fuel, Gregory Martin, Harvey Hamilton and Pat Story. Graham Hackley at Hackley’s Store in Amissville contributed 45 soft drinks for the youngsters and leaders. Jackie Estes of Washington, a part-time student at Piedmont Vocational School, won second place in the state electrical contest held Saturday in Richmond, after placing first in area competition. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Estes and was awarded a certificate of merit and a medallion which will be kept at the school. 10 YEARS AGO April 12, 1990 If the school budget for next year is approved by the Board of Supervisors, Rappahannock will be offering a higher starting salary for teachers than any of the surrounding counties. However, the salary for the county’s most experienced teachers will continue to lag behind. If the various school budgets are approved, or . if changes in them do not affect teacher salaries, Rappahannock’s proposed starting salary of $22,045 will be $45 higher than the second highest in the area, Fauquier County, which proposes to start its teachers at $22,000. In a lead photograph, the girls of Junior Troop 547 display the Easter baskets they made for a special project in conjunction with a merit badge. The handmade baskets will be distributed by the Rappahannock Department of Social Services to local foster children. Girls participating in the basket making wer6: Grace Bailey, Jill Waters, Stacey Payne, Jenny Waters, Julie Atkins, Lisa Hill, Caroline Baumgardner, Jamie Lafollette, Amanda Brown, Anna Hitt, Fran Overdorf, Holly Gangel and Jessica Lawler. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy ot First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Children, swings and spring have always been a mainstay in Rappahannock County. Here, Miss Ruby Jenkins is watching the children play at the town playground located where Doug Baumgardner’s office is today.

Letters protested - not school On April Fool’s Day I was delighted to learn the Maazels had withdrawn their application to increase the size of the Hearthstone School on their property. I thought how wonderful, the citizens of Castleton have shown our “good neighbors” the Maazels, how their proposed actions would adversely affect the community. ‘ On April 6,1 was disheartened to read in the Rappahannock News it was all a cruel joke. Mrs. Maazel’s letter makes it clear, the Maazels ai-e misinformed as to the basis of their CJastleton neighbors objections to their request, r The Maazels spend little time in Virginia aind it is not surprising they do not understand tjie impact their actions have on the community. When they are in residence, their guests create traffic that sometimes resembles that of cjur Eastern neighbors. As Mr. Maazel made it cjiear at the March Planning Commission meeting, what he does privately is none of our business. However, the location of a school is everycfiie’s business. It is the location of the Hearthstone School that we protest. It is wonderful that the Maazels have contributed so generously to established charities ground the world. I am sure they have accomplished many wonderful things. However, their efforts to establish their own charity in Sastleton is ill conceived. No one has attacked the merits of the Hearthstone School. The citizens of Castleton believe the proposed location is wrong, both for children and the community. The Rappahannock Code places schools only on major collectors or higher for a reason. Schools generate traffic and development. Schools need to be placed in areas that provide adequate roads and other services to support them. Do the parents and supporters of the Hearthstone School wish to place one precious child’s life in jeopardy, by having that child travel at least twice a day over roads that are already treacherous and overtaxed? Do the Maazels wish to increase the danger to their neighbors by increasing the burden of traffic on those roads? Do any of us want to spoil one of the few remaining rural areas in Northern Virginia by allowing haphazard development? Do we know the long term effect on the environment? The Board of Supervisors have already ruled on other similar applications where road conditions were an issue in such a way as to indicate Rappahannock County is not open to such development. To allow one landowner an exception goes against our democratic principles. Once you open Pandora’s Box, we cannot close it. Lillian Terrell Castleton Supporter clarifies information ■ I was a supporter and friend of Spring Mountain School from its beginning till its posing in May of 1996. I carry no vote against Hearthstone needing more space to grow. I wish my friends success 1^1 their work. As an independent school, it is possible that Hearthstone may not always remain at the Castleton location. Being involved myself with a private school that has lust become independent of its sole donor, and well aware of the challenges of this responsibility, I wish Hearthstone the growth it deserves to become self-supporting in the future. I have found part of Dietlinde Maazel’s letter in the Rappahannock News of April 5 to pve the wrong impression of Spring Mountain School’s troubles at that time and of the Maazel’s involvement with Spring Mountain. It was a long time ago and it is understandable that these events could be unclear to one not directly involved. Because of my involvement and commitment to Spring Mountain, I feel the need to express myself. As a parent and part-time German teacher at the school, I do not know the details of the connection Spring Mountain made with the Maazels during the school year 1995-1996. Having heard that the family would be coming to join our school in the fall of 1996, there was the sense that this connection would benefit the school. The spring term at the school was a jumble af financial panic and sad internal conflict, as well as slanderous attack. A few of the parents left the school mid term and their children aegan spending time with the Maazel children and their tutor in a playgroup. My family’s first risit to the farm was for the memorable \utumn Prelude concert, several years after Hearthstone had been established. Spring Mountain closed in May of 1996. The school finished the spring term in the old Washington High School, at that time renamed Spring Mountain School. Teachers finished the term without full pay. I remember well our final closing circle in the main hall as tears ran down many cheeks. Children really lost their school then. The current issue with the application for Hearthstone does not threaten to close the school, I hope. Two letters have been sent to me as a property owner in Gid Brown Hollow regarding the Hearthstone expansion issue. While I find the communication and clarification of intention thoughtful, I am not a neighbor and feel it to be unnecessary in relation to an issue that directly affects the people living in the neighborhood of the proposed application. What the Chateauville Foundation offers to our county is of superb artistic value. That much of the building was designed and built by some of Rappahannock’s own makes it even more special to our county. The alternative education that Hearthstone offers is of great value to those who choose it. The staff and teachers are some of the most nurturing, understanding people a child could know. The children who attend, love it. I write this with all due respect to the Maazels and with fondness for our Hearthstone friends, But my main intention in writing was to honor the challenges and humanity, the spirit and vision that Spring Mountain School brought to our family for years as it endeavored to bring Waldorf education to Rappahannock County. Barbara Sherwood Gid Brown Hollow Washington Questionable change challenged f On Tuesday, March 28 several members of the School Board proposed a questionable and what has turned out to be controversial change to the 2000-2001 budget. The original potion, by Ms. Rebecca Cordani, was to limit administrators to a one step pay increase only. Phis would have constituted a two percent salary increase for these employees, all other ?TTiployees would receive a 6.75 percent increase. This motion, which apparently had not been researched, was deemed punitive and not legally defensible by the superintendent. After a lengthy period of public discussion and whispering amongst themselves, these somewhat confused board members decided to put on bold the plan, put in place by the previous bpard, to move all employees, over a number p'f years, to their correct level, based on years af experience, on their respective pay plans. , This was the year four administrators ould have benefited from the plan. The reason given for this change was not clear. Repeated requests from concerned parents for a motive for this action went unanswered. ' So what were the results of this now controversial action? Administrators will receive a L5 percent increase in salary plus one step. She dollar amount was a $10,616 reduction erall. This amount constitutes a reduction w the total budget of just slightly over 1/10 of ifce percent. In tax dollars it would amount to approximately 1/5 of a penny per $100 of Jgfsessed value or approximately $4 per year tn $200,000 of assessed value. (That’s just tour drinks at the Quicke Mart!) The effect on •he budget and the taxpayer was insignificant, if Only four employees were effected by this gjtion. Four well-qualified employees who Mve dedicated their lives to the field of education so that the children of Rappahannock puld have the best education possible. They Jill could be making more money in other professions. What is the monetary effect for them? * The range of reduction of potential earnings for just one year ranges from $3,934 to >725 or an average of 3.75 percent. These are not earth shaking amounts, but what about the effect on the morale of these individuals as a result of this action? is enough, enough? Hasn’t there been times you thought enough was enough? Well, I think your paper has reminded us enough times of the trial dates of the Baldwins. There has been enough people hurt, anough accusations made, enough talking ilone, but maybe not enough prayers for our fellow man. Why was this action necessary? Were there other options for decreasing the budget? The superintendent offered to try to find the money elsewhere, but was turned down. In studying the budget, I easily found over $37,000 in non-curricular expenses that could have been reconsidered or postponed one more year. That is not to say that they are not important items, but are they urgent? Perhaps alternative funding sources for some of these could be found. The list follows: $3,400 Refinish RCHS gym floor (annually), $2,000 Bleachers (new), $1,500 Lawn mower (new), $1,000 Two sets (eight) bases at 125/each (new), $1,000 Athletic uniforms (new), $2,000 Full funding for spring athletic officials (new), $900 12 month (?) toilet rentals (new fields), $1,624 Waxing machine for RCHS (new), $900 Wet/dry vacuum for RCHS (new), $250 Vacuum for RCHS (new), $369 Weed eater (new), $6,000 Replace carpet in high school auditorium, $2,000 Install door silencer hardware in High School auditorium, $3,000 Lock repair and replacement (Does not include next item), $2,000 Change exterior keying system at high school, $4,202 Replace carpet in school board conference room and offices, $5,000 Install one window for security viewing at RCES. I feel confident that some of these expenses could have been deferred or reduced in order to continue the plan that would pay these individuals what they deserve. A wise business person will tell you that when you construct a budget you need to do whatever it takes to adequately compensate all of your employees. The best equipment doesn’t do you any good if you don’t have qualified employees to operate it. After watching several of our board members in action, I noticed one substantial increase (not included in the $37,000) that may well be justified. The Board Services account, used for conferences and training sessions for School Board members, was increased from $5,000-$7,000. That’s a 40 percent increase, but hopefully they will put it to good use. Ron Makela Amissville We are all aware whenever we do wrong, sooner or later we are punished, but maybe, just maybe the Baldwins have already been punished enough. Are we too, guilty? Enough said, enough written, please. We’ve had enough! Cathryn B. Wayland Sperryville Editor’s Note: It is never our intention to hurt a family or individual within our community, however, as a newspaper with general circulation in Rappahannock County we have an obligation to report news. Free summer workshops for Rappahannock students BY THERESA LIGHT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Headwaters, Inc. (Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation) is sponsoring a series of no cost, high quality workshops for Rappahannock County students. Six simultaneous workshops will be offered from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, July 17 through Friday, July 21. School bus transportation will be provided to and from workshops from central locations around the county. Tb date, plans are to offer most of these workshops at Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES). Workshop group sizes and ages, instructors, descriptions and locations are listed below. Interested students should call Theresa Light at 987-9523 as soon as possible as slots are filling up quickly. Gardening with native plants Instructor: Donna La Pre Location: Outdoor Garden Classroom, Slate Mills Description: Learning about balanced, sustainable gardening/agricultural practices and the role of insects and native plants in creating a healthy environment. Activities: Insect and plant identification; Seed sowing; Illustration and documentation; Fertilizing, composting, mulching; Soil testing. Students: Rising 5th-7th graders, maximum of 10 students. Let’s move it! Instructor: Sharon Wyrrick Location: RCES auditorium (stage) Description: Applying the basic training elements of dance and expression to activities that require strong movement skills such as sports, communication and theater. Activities: Posture alignment; energy; use of space; movement dynamics. Students: Rising 3rd-5th graders, maximum of 10 students. Pottery Instructor: Harriette Rosenblatt Location: RCES Art Room Description: Exploring the use of ceramic and polymer clays. With ceramic clay: handbuilding, sculptural, wheel throwing and glazing techniques. With polymer clay: sculptural and hand-building techniques. Activities: Create containers using wedging and hand-building; create tiles; hand-build sculptures; create wheel-thrown pottery;glazing and firing. Students: Rising 4th-7th graders, maximum of 10 students. Science Crafts Instructor: Joy Rollins Location: RCES classroom Description: Using scientific principles and methods, students will conduct experiments and create crafts which they can take home with them. Students will also journal daily experiments in a log which they will create themselves. Activities: Crafts include: periscope color spinner; marbled paper; light catcher; paper helicopter; mini-volcano; glue, oobleck, and other substances. Students: Rising 2nd-4th graders, maximum of 10 students. 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RECENT INDUCTEES: Key Club International members include front row, left to right, Whitney Sealock, Alissa Rye, Sheena Rye; second row, Antonia Toth and Steven Fernandez and third row, Connor Hammelman, Britton Wood and Thomas Marlar. s Photo courtesy of WCDS Yearbook Staff i Members inducted into Key Club BY LORI FERREIRA Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Several students at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly were recently inducted into the Key Club by Kiwanis Club of Front Royal members Bill Powers, Sam Campbell and Terry Leckie. The Key Club is a service organization under the sponsorship of Kiwanis International. * Inductees were Steven Fernandez, Thomas Marlar, Alissa and Y Sheena Rye, Whitney Sealock and Antonia Toth, all of Front Royal; Connor Hammelman of Warrenton and Britton Wood of Washington. The WCDS Key Club works under the direction of Dr. George Snider, Jr. This year’s service projects have included fund raising to benefit Iodine Deficiency Disorder and Cystic Fibrosis research and the sponsorship of several families at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lions Club preparing for auction V The Rappahannock County Lions are preparing for their annual auction. This year the event will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Once again,’ they are asking the H - community and surrounding neighbors for donations suitable for resale at this event. Gift certificates, antique furniture, working tools, collectible glassware, silver and gold jewelry and other mer PermaTreae ■•■* reSTANDTERMmECONTRML FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 chandise you may wish to donate to this communityminded organization will be greatly appreciated. Sorry, no clothing, mattresses, nonworking appliances or food items can be accepted. The Lions Club returns the proceeds from this auction back into the community each year to help those who need it the most. One example is the Sight and Hearing Clinic held yearly at local schools where all students are screened for possible problems. Bill Payne will once again be the auctioneer. If you have something to donate call H.B. Wood at 9873301; Charlie Whorton at 9879217 or Jim Dellinger at 9879027. \ The Annandale Times win i " \stributed weekly Id more than 15,0-, ; Sand businesses in Annandale, j hebestin award-winning joui|§ and local news coverage. Th|g >n to our family of newspapers our total Times Community { to well over half a in the Northern Virginia |§t. * <, . I H* W 4 BflMl W *. A.t. . _?* . X-*.. Js? ar^; * Get your first ad in The Annandale Times 'Valid with a new 6-week contract Offer expires 5/31/00. Some restrictions may apply. ; We’re so proud! ■ •ft - J§ f , „r'/' s 1 ';-***' *■ i * ' ■ V t. v Northern Virginia mm Storms dampens April 8 races! By Betsy Parker Rappahannock News Staff Writer BEN VENUE — They’re like night and day. Literally. Soft-spoken Gregg Ryan is slim, an athlete. He can make weight, racing trim, without struggle. He’s a stockbroker, given to wearing natty tweeds and Italian loafers. He spends his mornings exercising racehorses, his afternoons exercising options. He’s gregarious and witty, but a twinkle of irony shines in his eyes. When he smiles, it’s more often a wry grin. Mike Berryman may have started his racetrack life trim and fit, but after riding 20 steeplechase races he discovered that he “liked the breakfast table too well” to continue as a jockey. So he followed his father’s and uncle’s footsteps into training. Berryman is what you’d call barrel-chested, a hearty man with a robust laugh to match his appetite. He’s a hands-on horse trainer, outfitted most days in khaki pants and paddock boots. Sometimes they’re clean, sometimes not. He spends his mornings and afternoons working with horses at his Johnson City, Tenn. base deep in the Smoky Mountains. Berryman is funny, too, his good humor clear, his laugh contagious. When he smiles, it’s an honest, toothy, Cheshire beam. Ryan and Berryman are the best of friends, on and off Virginia’s steeplechase circuit. At Saturday’s Old Dominion Hounds Point-toPoint, the partnership proved unbeatable. Berryman shipped two horses from his Tennessee base to the Ben Venue Farm event; Ryan handled riding duties on both winners. In the day’s first hurdle event, contested under threatening skies, Ryan teamed with his new horse Indomitable to win his first series event of the season. The chestnut grandson of Northern Dancer started his steeplechase career at the powerful Kentucky stable of John Griggs, but Berryman said, “The horse had run out of conditions for Johnny, and he thought he might make a timber horse, an owner-rider type. I had Gregg in mind for him.” Ryan and Indomitable had little trouble handing series leader Deal Again and owner rider Tom Kirlin a 4-length beating in the 2mile event. Four races later, the clouds had opened, heavy rain causing plenty of late-day scratches. But Berryman came to compete, he said, and the weather did little to dampen the enthusi-' , asm of his open hurdle entry, Safe Viewing. The gelding had broken his hurdle maiden at Old Dominion last year, and Berryman looked for a solid performance from the 5-year-old. The Florida-bred son of Roman Diplomat did not disappoint. Owned in partnership by Ryan and Middleburg’s Emily Hutchison, Safe Viewing looked to relish the deteriorating going and bested Double Found, his only competition,, by 6 lengths. “I try and stay in Virginia with this horse so Mrs. Hutchison can watch him run,” Berryman explained. His Johnson City stable is central to most of the National Steeplechase Association race meets, though convenient to none. Berryman races equally on the Midwest circuit, in Virginia and in the Carolinas. < “But I like Virginia best,” he said. Berryman was bom and brought up near the Middleburg Training Track in the St. Louis community. He left the area to attend East Tennessee State University for three years, but soon, he quipped, “my brain got full. I had to get back into the horse business. My only degree is in horses.” Best of the rest • Ladies’ timber specialist Mojave Gold became the spring circuit’s only four-time winner with another division victory for rider Blair Waterman. *. • Old Dominion Hounds subscriber and Ben Venue neighbor Matt Hatcher packed a onetwo punch in the soggy maiden hurdle. Indian Run Farm, owned by his father-in-law and former ODH master David Semmes, sent out winner Allegmane, Michael Cooney up, and second-placed Knight’s Bishop, Simon Hobson. • Upperville’s Jim Whitner steered his Kiblah to owner-rider timber victory, the horse’s first lifetime jump win. Board From Page A1 issue of a dress code for the schools, and said that she would like to see some research done on dress code requirements in other area school districts. She noted her concern with bare midriffs and exposed piercings, too short shorts and skirts, and the external display of underclothes. StonewallHawthorne representative Franklin Warner was enthusiastic in his support for the investigation, and Piedmont member Aline Johnson also voiced her agreement for consideration of a dress code. Mastery learning Middle School Associate Principal Richard Smith presented a discussion of mastery learning and its use in the schools. Basic to the concept of mastery learning, he said, is “success for all students.” He noted that the teaching paradigm had changed from the past where time was the constant and student achievement was the variable to the present, where achievement is the constant and time is the variable. This paradigm change, he said, led to an instructional approach that “leads to success for all students.” Mastery learning involves a process of identifying and stating clear objectives for each student, the delivery of instruction, and the development and use of measurement instruments that determine if desired outcomes have been met. In essence, mastery learning permits a student to be taught and tested, and retaught and retested if they have not mastered a lesson in the first iteration. Mr. Smith said that mastery learning is based on Waste From Page A1 assessment and feasibility studies that indicated significant problems in some areas of the town—problems that lead to surface contamination with untreated sewage in wet periods, but the public participants appeared to reject these findings and called for a revisitation of the analyses that led to the townwide treatment system recommendation. Committee member and Mayor Stewart Willis was one of the committee’s dissenting members, and he presented an alternative approach that focused on correcting the septic problems only where they exist, and not on providing a townwide system. He expressed his concerns that such a system would promote growth and development, and that “water system dollars are competing with sewer system dollars.” He asked “why use a the premise that nearly all students can learn all that there is, and that it does not permit a child to “opt out in instruction.” Salary shortfall? In his report, Superintendent Gangel noted his anxiety about the level of teacher salary increases in the region. He said that he assumed that the 2.5 percent increase baseline that he incorporated into this year’s budget would help to bring Rappahannock teachers in line with Virginia averages, but that newspaper reports and a polling of school districts in the area indicate that other systems are increasing teacher salaries even more. Approved increases in Region 4 so far average 6.25 percent he said, and he fears that Rappahannock’s attempt to become competitive will not succeed. The school budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001 has already been forwarded to the Board of Supervisors, and it is “out of our hands,” he said and “I’m fearful that we won’t catch up.” Dr. Gangel also requested that the board approve a change order for the high school addition that would add back the classroom partitions removed for financial reasons earlier in the design process. “Since change orders are negative we now have the money,” he said. The addition of the partitions will cost $35,119 and can be funded through a combination of bond interest funds and savings on earlier change orders. The board unanimously approved his request. Student report Student representative Jami Gillis provided the board with students’ take on outstanding issues. She noted that there is great concern about the shortage of textbooks, and mentioned a case 30,000 gallon per day solution for a 3500 gallon per day problem,” agreeing with opponents of the recommended system that the solution should be restricted to those parcels with a problem. The Mayor’s analysis indicated that the proposed system would cost each customer $64.99 per month plus prorated operating costs unless the town financed the system otherwise—by raising food and lodging taxes, for example. Mayor Willis’ conclusions were that three options should be investigated—all of which are directed at correcting specific septic problems and not upon a town-wide sewage treatment facility. His options were: 1) an estimated $140,000 (plus upgrades and leases) pressurized system that utilizes The Inn’s excess capacity; 2) a pressure/gravity system that extends down Main Street to the town’s north end, and uses a sand filter and a purchased or leased drain field, estimated to cost $530,000 plus land; and 3) a in which a student dropped a course because he “couldn’t keep up” without ready access to a textbook. This precipitated a discussion amongst the board and a promise from Dr. Gangel to look into the matter. Jami also spoke about negative student reaction to the new drinking regulations. “I’ve been swamped with comments,” she told the boards Many students feel that it is “unfair to establish rules over the whole school just because of a problem caused by a few,” she reported. She also said that many of the high schoolers believe that the alcohol incidents were caused by the separation of eighth grade students from the general high school population that resulted in the loss of “role models” for the eighth graders. A board member noted, however, that most of the incidents involved high school students and not eighth grade students. Other activities • Ben Atkins, representing the upcoming “Relay for Life,” requested that the board consider an early school closing on May 18 so that this American Cancer Society benefit event can be set up, as if was last year. Dr. Gangel will review the schedule and make a recommendation to the board at its next meeting. • Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Biggs noted a donation of $100 made to the Track Fund by School Board Member Franklin Warner • Commonwealth Attorney Peter Luke provided the board with “inservice” instruction otj the Virginia Freedom of Information and Conflicts of Interest Acts. • Helen Williams provided the board with highlights of the Special Education Annual Plan pressure/gravity system similar to #2, but that uses a tertiary treatment system and discharges into the Rush River, estimated to cost $492,000 plus land and the cost of tertiary treatment. The Mayor’s proposal to reinvestigate the problem and its solution was met with general support from the audience, and from the Piedmont Environmental Council’s (PEC) new Rappahannock office staffer, Deborah Hicks. She noted that her office was contacted by a town resident and that PEC developed a response based upon a preliminary review “by a hydrogeologist and a specialist in finance.” As a result of this preliminary review, she said, “there is no clearly identified need to establish a centralized system,” and she offered PEC’s assistance in developing “a more acceptable solution.” Mayor Willis threw his support to PEC involvement, and suggested that committee member Tbmpkins meet with PEC to “get an answer.”

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 April 12, 2000 Citizen of the Week David Massie Hometown: Amissville Accomplishments: David Hamilton Massie is the oldest member of the sixth generation of Massies to live in Rappahannock County. He is a sophomore at Rappahannock County High School. David is very active in 4-H. He has been involved with the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club for seven years. He is currently the President. David is also a member of the Culpeper Swine Club and is Immediate Past President. He4s~— a charter member and Vice President of the 4-H Honor Club. David is also a Teen Counselor at Day Camp and at Junior Camp. ‘ He is a Junior member of the Culpeper-MadisonRappahannock Farm Fair Board. He shows beef cattle and swine at the Virginia State Fair, C-M-R Farm Fair, the Glenwood Show, the Madison County Fair and at the Virginia Beef Expo. He has also been a member of the Livestock Judging Team. David has received many awards including Outstanding Beef Exhibitor, Outstanding Swine Exhibitor, Senior Swine Showmanship, Grand Champion Hog, Kiwanis Service Award, County Farm Service Youth of the Year Award, I Dare You ^ Award, the Virginia Carcass Industry Award and the Pork Industry Award in Virginia. He will be tapped into the Virginia 4:H All Stars in June at Virginia Tech. David is also very active in Boy Scout Troop 36 in Washington. He is beginning to work on his Eagle Scout Project of an outdoor classroom at the Rappahannock Elementary School. David will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor Bronze Award in May. He performed 100 hours of community service, 50 hours personal development and 50 hours of physical fitness and planned an overnight expedition. For his community service, he worked as a Cloverbud volunteer, *■ put books on tape for a remedial .Vreading class and helped in the Rappahannock Elementary School Library. He is beginning to work on his Silver Congressional Medal. David is a Rappahannock Scholar who enjoys Science, History and Geography. He attends Washington Baptist Church and is an active member of the Youth Group. In his spare time, he enjoys working on the computer, listening to music, being outdoors and working on the family farm. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fletcher Massie Jr. of 5 Amissville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Fletcher Massie Sr. of Amissville and Mr. n. and MrS7 Hugh Furmage of Falls T Church. . r; Healthy farming practices produce profits and satisfaction I . ^^rx^Jms-******--■ BY JOYCE HARMAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer This is the first in a series of articles on having healthier farm animals, and healthier profits because of it. We will look at nutrition, homeopathic and herbal treatments for common diseases and anything else people are interested in. Let me know your interests. Farming often becomes a struggle between the weather, the banker and the hired help. Farming does not have to be a struggle. The use of sustainable practices is discussed regularly, in magazines, at Acres USA conferences and on the web. Worldwide most soil today is devoid of the healthy microorganisms and organic matter that would make it “alive”. Soil today is compacted i and hard, with areas of erosion and bare patch- J es or places where growth is poor and weeds m take over if we forget to mow for a while. Jp Weeds are not always a bad thing, however, m as many of our common “weeds” are really mm medicinal plants that horses/livestock will MM eat as they need. However, weeds also JpP* appear in poor soil to try to correct some of m the imbalances there and when weeds want jVA to take over, it is an indication of severely wMm imbalanced soil. Sustainable and organic management of wj|| soils puts life back into the soil so that it % becomes more resistant to extreme weather wgj conditions, producing crops and growing grass when everyone else’s crops are failing. f| Healthy soil drains well and is rich in % microorganisms and earthworms. The earthworms keep the soil aerated, and since soil is supposed to be full of oxygen in order to be healthy, the earthworms are of vital importance. Good soil has an excellent supply of carbon in the form of organic matter and plenty of calcium, which is the major nutrient needed for healthy plant growth. One of the major factors in healthy soil is the presence of lots of microorganisms that break down organic matter into nutrients for plants and also to help make nutrients more available to the plants. - Healthy soil also has many different trace minerals available to enhance plant growth and. livestock health. Chemical fertilizer replaces only nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. All the trace minerals that are needed by both the plants and the ani mals that eat the plants (that includes the humans) become depleted and are not replaced. Chemical fertilizer makes plants look good because nitrogen causes lush green growth, but the plants do not contain the nutrients we need. Soil that has been chemically fertilized has very few microorganisms and has most of the trace minerals either depleted or unavailable to the plant life. To bring life back into the soil takes some time, energy and some money, but when the soil is alive with healthy, disease resistant crops or grows healthy grass in the worst weather conditions, the farmer comes out ahead. — Beef, chickens, eggs, pork and grain crops raised on healthy soils bring a premium in the marketplace and in many cases the demand for the quality meat and eggs outstrips the supply. Opportunities for marketing this healthy food are unlimited and many clients will come to the farm so the farmer does not even need to leave the f farm once a cJientele is established. v One exception may be to go to a farmers’ market on Saturday or to deliver produce to restaurants or stores.. The only way for farmers to really get the money they deserve is to convert to healthy farming practices. Under current economic conditions, the farmer gets nine cents for every dollar we spend on food in the grocery store. Using sustainable, organic or healthy farming practices and marketing the products well, the farmer can get paid 100% of the profits and can actually make a good living from farming. As we think about the cattle and horses from a healthier perspective, we must look at the food we feed them. Not just the bag of grain full of preservatives, or the supplements we feed them, but the mainstay of their diet, the grass they eat on a daily basis. That grass may be growing in soil that is depleted of trace minerals mid many of the major minerals. Livestock, and that includes horses, are often very deficient in minerals and if good mineral/trace mineral supplements are given free choice often the animals will eat enormous amounts for one to two months until they have enough. The standard mineralized salt blocks provide mostly salt with about five to six percent trace mineral. If your peas are too salty, will you eat them? Well, the animals will not eat minerals smothered in a salt block. Animals are very good at selecting the minerals they need, if they are given a chance. Mineral nutrition is perhaps one of the most important and simple ways to begin a program and the benefits show up in healthier animals, reduced veterinary bills and increases in fertility. Many farmers were ready to give up farming before they converted to sustainable practices. Now they are productively doing what they enjoy most and making money at it. Sustainable farming is about sustaining everyone involved, from the livestock to the farmer. Comments should be directed to: Joyce C. Harman DVM MRCVS, Harmany Equine Clinic, Ltd. P.O. Box 488, Washington, Va. 22747 or phone 540-675-1855 Bucky Pizzarelli Trio brings jazz to Theatre Bucky Pizzarelli, the great jazz guitarist, comes form New York to The Theatre at Washington for a concert on Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Celebrated jazz musician Chuck Redd plays vibes and drums and Steve Novosel plays bass. The New Yorker wrote: “Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli, to borrow a phrase from Irving Berlin, just reeks with class. This consummate craftsman can seduce with velvety chords or rumble through a swing chorus with barrelling assurance.” Pizzarelli’s long career spans the years from the Vaughn Monroe Orchestra to White House concerts with Benny Goodman and Frank Sinatra to the present day. He has been a staff musician with NBC and ABC. Pizzarelli has played with Skitch Henderson, Doc Severinson and Mitch Miller and appeared at Carnegie Hall with George Barnes and Les Paul. In a concert at the Boston Pops he played in duet with Stephane Grappelli with whom he toured for several years. Chuck Redd made his international debut when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. He is featured on Charlie Byrd’s final recording released just last month. The recording is titled “For Louis” and is dedicated to Louis Armstrong. He is planning anoth er new release within the next few months in which he will play vibes with his own group. Last fall he toured the United States with virtuoso clarinetist Ken Peplowski, with whom he is scheduled to tour Japan later this year. His many noteworthy performances include a recital at the White House with the Barney Kessel Trio, concerts at Carnegie Hall with Mel Torme, appearances on the Tonight Show and at the Kennedy Center and a performance with the Dizzy Gillispie Quintet in Africa. He is a member of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Bassist Steve Novosel has played with Milt Jackson and with Lionel Hampton and recorded with Shirley Home. Like Chuck Redd, he performs with jazz ensembles throughout the United States and abroad. He has appeared several times at The Theatre at Washington, where he has an enthusiastic following. Early reservations are recommended for this return performance at The Theatre at Washington, by the Bucky Pizzarelli Trio on Saturday, April 22. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 years and under. For reservations phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Betsy Parker How fast? Mojave Gold streaks past the camera at Old Dominion this past Saturday en route to his fourth straight victory with Blair Waterman._ ^American Beauty” at The Theatre Friday 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 in Washington. 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 sammary of the plot, which leaves out the extraordinary details which may offend many viewers, and hopefully, doesn’t portray all of suburbia. But nonetheless is obviously very well acted and directed, thus the awards, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, best Director, Best Editing. The film is not for juveniles, and is appropriately “R” rated and is 122 minutes long. There may be live music beginning at 7:30. And the usual refreshments and discussion with the Dranitzkes’ in the Real Estate III office next door.

V>‘-: < ; *••>>' &(•'%*§. -"'•%? |" •■ N V ^ >* y < £j * v Church A Activities . B ■ . Revival at Gid Brown Qid Brown Bible Baptist Church will hold revival services April 16-21 with Evangelist Bobby Barnes of Monroe, N.C. Services on Sunday, April 16 will begin with Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 and the evening service at 6. The Monday through Friday service will begin at 7:30 each evening. There will be special singing each evening and a nursery will be provided. Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. ; Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children's Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Easter services at Gourdvine ; Gourdvine Baptist Church will celebrate its annual Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 23 followed by breakfast in the fellowship hall. Sunday School follows at 9:45 for all ages. At 11 a.m. the church will be presenting an Easter Cantata entitled, “Love Crucified Arose” coordinated and directed by Marjorie Miller. The church is located on Route 729. All are invited to attend. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. Special services at Hopewell Special services will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church Monday, April 17 through Sunday, April 23. Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant will be preaching at Hopewell on Monday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.; Rev. Michael Tinsley will be preaching for Youth Night on Tuesday, April 18 and Rev. Loretta Strothers will be speaking at Women’s Night on Wednesday, April 19. Men's night will be held Thursday, April 20 with Rev. Forrest Freeman and Rev. James Jackson will be speaking Friday, April 21. Holy communion will also be observed on Friday. All evening services will be held at 7:30. A special sunrise service will be held on Sunday, April 23 at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Samuel Smith. Breakfast will be served immediately following in the dining room. 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. 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 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. Anniversary celebration On Sunday, April 16 at 3 p.m., Macedonia Baptist Church in flint Hill will celebrate their Usher Board’s anniversary. Rev. Lorenzo Hill, congregation and choir from John Wesley United Methodist Church in Front Royal will be the guests. Dinner will be served. Kesley Russell is President of the board. All are welcome. 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. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 16 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. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Prayer Service 12 p..m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Brenda Jean Troth and Ronnie Wayne Chrisman Brenda Troth to marry R. Chrisman Melissa Pullen and Wayne Foster of Front Royal proudly announce the engagement of their mother, Brenda Jean TVoth to Ronnie Wayne Chrisman. Ms. Troth was formerly of Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Emily Fincham. Mr. Chrisman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Chrisman of Bentonville. He is employed by AT&T in Middletown. A Sept. 16 wedding is being planned. WoodviUe highlights On Thursday Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt were in Culpeper and Warrenton. They also visited with Charlie and Mary Priest in Amissville and Wilson and Jean Burke in Flint Hill. Greg Daczewitz and friend, Vickie of Haymarket were Sunday guests of Joel and Merle Daczewitz. Richard and Rena Burke traveled to Front Royal Saturday. Sam and Robert Falls were Friday dinner guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. Mrs. Daniel Norman was happy she got to go on the tour at The Inn in Washington, April 4. There was an extremely long line of people moving very slowly waiting to go in. Mrs. Norman said, “the event was worth the wait.” Woodvifie By JUNE CLARK ^ 987-8827 On Saturday, April 8 Mrs. Norman attended a bridal shower for Cindy Wharton at the Amissville Baptist Church. Miss Wharton will wed Kenny Giles on May 20 in North Carolina. Anyone with news in the Woodville area is encouraged to give me a call to have it included in this column. Have a great week and send me your local news. Pine Derby successful,; winners announced Greetings everyone! I hope you all had a nice week. What about this crazy weather? My parents now have 13 inches of snow. Well, let’s see what is going on. The dinner at the firehouse was a huge success. At 5 p.m. when I got there it wasn’t crowded, but I was told by Victoria Miller that at 6:15 or so the place was packed. The food was really good and Sarah Latham makes the best lemon pie. I’m sure the folks in the department would like to thank everyone for their support. If they keep having these social events they just might get a new tanker truck. Don’t forget about the parade and carnival. Girls wanting to be in the contest for the Amissville queen can contact Sandi Carter, and entrants for the parade can contact J.B.Carter at 9374218. The Amissville Baptist Church held its annual Pine Derby Race on Sunday. The children in the Missions Classes made their cars, and then raced against each other. There were three winners in each of the four classes. The Lads: first place Zach Prater, second Davey Torrance, third Sean Cordani. Discoverers: first Amanda Prater, second Lauren Morrison, third Jenny Sutton. Crusaders: first Billy Delavega, second Eric Sutton, third James Finney. Ga’s: first Jessica Colley, second Beth Martin, third Megan Fraizer. The overall winners were first Zach Prater, second Davey Torrance, third Sean Cordani, fourth Amanda Prater. The leaders all made cars and the winners were first, Amy Hitt; second Charlotte Mills and third John Herbert! Everyone had a great time and the cars all looked great. The children’s choir at church put on the Easter play, The Easter Lily’s Story. It was really cute. There was Grandma’s Flowers played by: Ashley Mantz, Luke Morrison, Amber Stuart, Abbey Clough, Felicia and Julianne Stonecipher and Sean Cordani. The Frogs were played by: James Dawson, Eric Hitt, Zachary Prater and Zachary Herbert. John Mills was Hairy the Spider, Rose was Madison IX/:' XX;.' 5^#V' Ipftil Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 ....«■...... Herbert, Daisy was Beth Martin, Lily'"was Julie Gough. The people were played by: Lauren Morrison as Andrea, Amanda Prater as Nicole, Gram as Betty Hill and Mom as Autumn Hernandez. They really put a lot of time and effort into the play and the costumes were great. Everyone did a fantastic job. Next Sunday is the adult program which begins at 11 a.m. The Culpeper Pregnancy Centers “Walk For Life” is set for Saturday at the Culpeper Baptist Church. You will need to be there by 8:30 a.m. for sign in. There will be a Good Friday Easter Service at the Amissville Baptist Church on April 21 at 7 p.m. Sunrise Service Easter Morning will be held at 6 a.m. on Red Oak Mountain. Breakfast will be served afterwards at 8 at the church. The Culpeper Methodist Church is having their performance of “He’s Alive” on Saturday April 15 at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. A new item has just arrived at Hackley’s Mall, Debbie Zinn & Jakes Butler’s new Album, Blue Ridge Nights. It is available in C.D. or cassette. Debbie’s band plays at Hackley’s during thd summer. Watch this column for infor: mation on the dates. We have some more birthday wishes: Ruby Spicer, Alice Pullen, Margaret O’Hallaren, Doris Sealock, Jim McGee and Faye Davis. Also Miss Pat Davis was a youthful 29 on April 11. Congratulations to Kendall Jacobs for winning a I 4x4 Power Wheels from £ J.C.Penny. m. Don’t forget the town meet- % ing at the firehouse on Friday. * We need to stop sprawl from coming to Amissville. Have a nice week I hope to see a lot of you at the meeting. Remember to call me with your news. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743*5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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In Isaiah *J:20 our Lord promises, “) give wilci in the wilderness, rivets in the desert-” When your spirit is parched by the flames of fear and frusnation, God will save you trom ruin. Visit you local House ol Worship each week. God is always there. May we give Him the consideration He so richly deserves. ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rb 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338.

Rappahannock Nature Camp opens in July BY LYT WOOD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer This will, be “Year Thirteen” for the Rappahannock Nature Camp! It is open to boys and girls ages eight to 13. The Rappahannock Nature Camp is one of ten similar camps initiated by the Piedmont Environmental Council in northern and central Virginia. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is our local co-sponsor. As in the past five years, ;v,, the camp’s home base will be at Singing Creek, along the Hazel River, two miles west of Route 231. There is a pole bam that serves as shelter for the camp. Other attractions include a frog pond, gardens, hiking trails, proximity to the Shenandoah National Park, a shallow “swimming hole” which the campers construct in the river, and lots of ant lions! Goals of the camp are: to awaken an interest in our wonderfully beautiful and diverse natural surroundings; to observe living plants and animals in their natural environment; to understand the role of human beings in this shared environment; and to have fun and make new discoveries every day. Daily activities this year will focus on insects, snakes, amphibians, trees, gardens, birds and water life. Activities are almost all outdoors and will include games and songs, hiking, identifying butterflies and moths, learning to recognize all kinds of snakes, assessing water quality, catching and releasing wild animals, creating a "Hw* -- ^ *.■•■' —■■ ■■ ■■■ ■ * XX iiWf A Photo courtesy of Joy Stoane CAMPERS: Last year's Rappahannock Nature Campers gather below the pole bam at Singing Creek. Left to right, kneeling, Ben Clark, counselor Lanie Morgan, Emma Sartwell, Caitlin Hammelman, Jack Eiland, Matthew Wingfield, Jacob Drake, Sam Kearney. Standing, Alexander Green, assistant director Pam Wilson, Oliver Brass, Malcolm Sonnett, Genie Knight, Kate Kevis, Osha Kondori, counselor Ali Polkowske, Lakota Coon, Tristan Sonnett, counselor Sean Robertson, Will Sonnett, counselor Alex Purnell, Devin Sherwood, counselor Arlen Sherwood, Christopher Cooper, Alan Wilson, Nick Halgren and director Lyt Wood. Nature Museum and producing a camp newspaper. Lyt Wood, local arborist and one of the camp’s founders, is the camp’s director. Many former campers and counselors will be back to lead our educational and recreational activities. This camp is truly a community effort, and many local artists, teachers and wildlife experts will help us again this year. Here is an excerpt from last year’s camp newspaper by camper Ben Clark: “Tbday we had an exciting adventure at Hazel River. Jay Gilliam came and talked about all kinds of neat, crawling, multi colored critters that we found at the bottom of the river. We would get nets and rub rocks to get the bugs off the rocks into the net. After we caught them we had to put them into ice cube trays and buckets to identify them. Then we set our squiggly, crawly, interesting, slimy creatures free back into their habitat.” This year’s camp will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 3 to July 14. We enroll campers on a first-come-first-served basis, and have space for only 24 campers. For information, call Lyt Wood at 675-1088, or pick up a brochure at the Tree Works office (next door to the Extension Office on Gay Street in Washington). Spring Event this weekend The day has finally arrived for the Washington Baptist Church Spring Event which is this Saturday, April 15. Due to construction at the church the event will be held at the Rappahannock County vj jail lot across the street from the church. The spring event N consists of Grandma’s Attic, hot dogs, hamburgers, pop X corn, ice cones and a bake sale. TTiis is a fund raiser for the * church building fund and begins at 9 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m. Come out and support this special event and meet your friends and neighbors. Best wishes to Jimmy and Myrtle Falls in Woodville who have a 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, April 14. The Deacons of the Washington Baptist Church will meet on Thursday night at 7 p.m. Happy birthday to Patsy Baker of Gid Brown Hollow who has her day on Wednesday, April 12. Birthday wishes also go out to Bobby Hughes of Washington, who celebrates his day on Saturday, April 16. • Saturday Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark were in Charlottesville and had lunch in Culpeper. The community is sorry to hear that Mrs. Betty Klise and her mother Mrs. Linnie Cummings of Flint Hill are moving to Chesapeake. They will be greatly missed for their Christian love and work with the Washington Baptist Church and local charities. Frank Moffett and his brother Page Moffett of Leesburg spent from Saturday until Thursday in Orlando, Fla. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett visited with her daughter, Mrs. D. C. Welling and son David in Fairfax Station from Friday until Wednesday. Wednesday, April 12 is the final night of the Ecumenical Lenten Services at the Trinity Episcopal Church beginning with a pot luck supper at 6:15 p.m. and services start at 7 p.m. Reynolds Baptist Church will be hosts with Rev. Phil Bailey as speaker on the topic of Beloved and Betrayed with music by St. Peters Church. Happy anniversary to Troy and Patsy Baker of Gid Brown Hollow, who have a wedding anniversary on Friday, April Hi: Washington By RUTH CLARK <7S»3608 Stm 14. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hall and their six year old granddaughter Toni Hall of Camilla, Ga. spent last week with Miss Mary Miller Wood. Weekend guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler of Falls Church, Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz of Bushwood, Md. and Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean. Have a great week and I’ll see you at the spring event. Scholarships available Each year the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District (CSWCD) awards two $500 scholarships. These scholarships are available for eligible students living in the five-county area of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange and ttappahannock Counties. Individuals should apply who are interested in an area of study that supports soil and water conservation, natural resource management, environmental science, or similar related field. Scholarships will be awarded with a priority given to graduating high school Host families sought Youth for Understanding International Exchange is currently seeking host families for students arriving in August. The local 11 month program, under the direction of Jeanne McNear needs five to six families each year to host children from August to July. Families need only to provide three meals a day and a family environment. “This is a great opportunity” said Mrs. McNear. Anyone interested should give her a call at 9878150. oBOSCTIDt KO KIIS Bappahannock Call 679-3338. seniors. Consideration will be given to achievement and demonstrated interest. Applications must be completed and submitted to the CSWCD by April 20. Also, the Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District (VASWCD) will be awarding at least four $1,000 scholarships. Call the CSWCD at 8258591 for a CSWCD application or a VASWCD application. Both deadlines are April 20. Marriage Licenses | The following marriage licenses were issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Jeffrey Ray Compton, Castleton and Destiny Renee j Menefee, Sperryville. i Robert L. Jenkins, Washington and Sharon Elaine Alger, Stanley. Robert M. Darby, Woodville and Karen S. VonFange, Woodville. ■■Donald Frank Burke, Flint Hill and Mary Elizabeth Cloud, Flint Hill. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. 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) ^ Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Upcoming Events Hike up Piney Run On Saturday, April 15 a group will be hiking up the Piney Run to the old Charlie Bowen place. Anyone wishing to join in can meet at 10 a.m. at Thornton Gap Church. All those who will be hiking please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Also take along a snack and drink. For further information call Wayne Baldwin at 825-8394 or Sally Keyser at 987-8471. Hypnosis seminar this weekend Mr. Chuck Domm, with 37 years experience as a hypnotherapist, will visit our community from Palm Beach, Florida to hold two group seminars. On Saturday, April 15 from 9 to noon, he will focus on quitting smoking. From 2 to 5 p.m., he will focus on managing and releasing stress. Individual sessions can be scheduled Sunday, April 16 to relieve an array of symptoms. Are you ready to quit smoking? Wondering what life would be like without migraines, anxiety and those annoying bad habits? Wanting to lose those extra winter pounds? Call the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center to register, 987-7204, extension 4. Easter egg hunt planned A free Easter egg hunt for children up to 12 years of age will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue station. Each child will receive a candy basket. Auction at Amissville The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be holding an auction on Saturday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at the fire hall. For donation pickup call J.B. Carter Jr. at 937-4218, Paul Poling at 937-5205 or Donna Hickerson at 937-3004. Rabies clinic scheduled A rabies clinic will be held Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Shelter located at the county landfill. Cost is $10 per shot and all proceeds benefit RAWL. Staff will be on hand to assist anyone interested in adopting a new pet, there are a lot of great dogs to meet. Pre-adoption forms will be accepted. For more information call 937-3336 or 937-3283. , Egg hunt at Sperryville The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their third annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fire department. There will be games, story time, snacks for the children and pictures with the Easter bunny. Cost is $5 per child. Pantry program in county A Super Pantry Program sponsored through a partnership between Rappahannock Cooperative Extension and Blue Ridge Food Bank Network will be conducted at the Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton. The program will begin on April 26 and continue through May 31. The sessions will be conducted on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants will receive nutrition education, tips on stretching the food dollar, hands on cooking skills, lunch, and a bag of groceries each week. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks such as transporting the groceries, teaching cooking skills and child care. For more information, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. 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 987-9217 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. Erosion, Sediment course offered Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is offering an Erosion and Sediment Control in Virginia course. This course was developed through the collaborative efforts of DCR’s Division of Soil and Water Conservation and the Virginia Department of Transportation. The one-day course will cover the state minimum standards^ related engineering specifications and conservation practices on construction sites. Participants who complete the course and pass the examination at the end of the training will receive a certificate of completion. There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee, which includes a manual. There are six locations and dates to choose from Richmond, May 9; Fredericksburg, May 16; Charlottesville, May 25; Lynchburg, June 1; Williamsburg, June 15 and Manassas, July 12. Enrollment is limited and participants’ are selected on a first-come, first served basis. For mdre infor-; mation and/or questions call 804-371 -7533. Benefit breakfast planned A benefit breakfast for Lauren Payne will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. There will also be a silent auction. Cost for the breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for children under 12. For more information call Wanda at 547-3188 or Barbara at 987-8780. 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 in 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. • 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 Ofd 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. • Saturday, April 29, “Women’s Hike Series.” Destination: White Oak Canyon. Details: Meet at Mountainside Market in Sperryville between 8:30-9 a.m. or at parking lot off Route 600 by 9:30 a.m. Bring food and liquid for self and layered clothing. Return by approximately 1 p.m. Contact hike leader Mary Boudreau at 540-987-9300 for information.

Spande’s work on display BY DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Thomas B. Spande’s “Recent Paintings”, the April exhibition of 18 oils on panel, canvas and linen are especially appreciated not only because they are good, but also because Spande’s work has been on view in the last few years a few at a time and seldom. Already one handsome picture, “Morning in Maine”, has been purchased and taken away. Five small oils on panels describe city scenes of over ^nd under passes - subdued images of urbanization, although they are devoid of people and most vehicles. They are studies of angles and curves lighted apparently at night. They express the hajdt realities of modem times. Many of Spande’s paintings i suggest loneliness or singularity in a way that draws the viewer into the scene. They resonate with emotion. Two of these, “The Student” and “Sarah” contain images of isolated women. “The Student” is working at night at her desk in a room painted lavender, lighted by a large desk lamp. Every aspect of this realistic work, while detailed at certain points - paneled shutters, a pilaster-supported arch leading out of the room, a picture on the wall of a path or road leading to the horizon - suggests a specific time and place only to a degree. An effect of Spande’s simplifications is to have you see the Photo courtesy of Thomas Spande Beacon Maine Basin: A recent painting of Thomas Spande. picture as a whole, undistracted by minutia. The same is true of “Sarah”, an image of a relaxed person reclining on a couch placed under a partially shaded window where the light shines through, allowing us to see a drive leading away. We learn all we need to know and no more. Another characteristic scene is of a small house captured at dusk where one upstairs window in the gable is lighted. There is a dignity and seriousness about this unpretentious dwelling that draws you inside it. The largest picture in the show is called “Beacon” which is the name of the New England small town store it depicts. Pennants festoon the windowed wall above the entrance. A bright red door in the center leads directly from a paving stone side walk. Boat owners and sailors will find what they need inside. The day is bright and the store may not be opened yet, but if you have shopped at Beacon you will be pleased to see this colorful scene. A small panel study for the picture is also on sale. Spande has painted three portrait heads in the realistic but scaled down fashion that he brings to his other work. They give the impression of people he knows and cares about. A statement accompanying the exhibition reveals that Spande is about to enter the graduate school of the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. The Middle Street Gallery display of his work shows that Thomas Spande has been trained and training himself for many years already. All who know his work will be anticipating what happens to his imagery from further study. We’re listening. k 1 To you. IAt Culpeper Regional Hospital, we’re ready to care for you, but we also believe in listening to you. What are your health concerns, worries, and questions? We re here to respond to your concerns, enhance our services, and make the changes necessary to keep you in the best : health possible. In short, we want to keep you healthy. So we can keep ■ hearing from you. Culpeper Regional Hospital SS Promoting health. Preserving community. www.culpeperhospital.com Ladies Auxiliary elect officers The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met for their monthly meeting on the first Monday. Those present were Mary Blaisdell, Mary Frances Bywaters, Mary Curtis, Lucy Foster, Mary Latham, Margaret Lee, Alice Pullen, Jeanetta Pullen, Jean Lillard, Mabel Lillard, Lois Markee and a new member, Harriet Davis and Arland Welch. The group made plans for the annual fireman’s banquet to be held on April 29. New officers for 2000 were recently elected. They are President Mary Curtis; Vice President Mary Blaisdell; Secretary Arland Welch and Company Treasurers Lois Markee and Mary Latham. The auxiliary welcomes new members. The Fodderstack Race will be held this Saturday, April 15 beginning in Flint Hill at 10 a.m. and finishing in Washington. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR -■987-8136 ..... The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. On Easter Sunday, they will have a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mrs. Betty Klise and her mother, Mrs. Linnie Cummings moved to Chesapeake on Wednesday, April 13 to make their home there, after living in Rappahannock for 13 years. They leave with a saddened heart and will miss everyone; in the area. They will also be; missed and we wish them thei best. They will be returning to| the Tidewater area to join rel-; atives and friends, after hav-! ing lived there before. | Nikki Calisto and' Christina Howard attended! the 14th birthday party given! for Victoria Hudson on; Saturday evening. Christina, was an overnight guest of Nikki. i Lois Duncan of Broad Run and Edith Graves of Fredericksburg visited their mother, Edna Lillard on Sunday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. Bible study will be held at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ! Have a great weekend and enjoy the spring weather. C. Fincham honored with shower Miss Crystal Fincham was honored with a surprise bridal shower on Saturday, April 8 at the Sperryville fire hall. The shower was hosted by Mrs. Cathy Pullen, Mrs. Patty Jenkins and Mrs. Emily Jenkins and Christal. Approximately 40 family members and friends attended. Crystal will wed James Jenkins on May 6 at the Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church. The Sperryville Fire Department Auxiliary will be having their third annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the fire department. There will be games, story time, snacks for the children and pictures with the Easter bunny. Cost is $5 per child. Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 For additional information call Michelle Jenkins at 9879440. Cooter’s is now open and features great country music every Saturday and the best in Bluegrass every Sunday afternoon. This Sunday, April 16, The Page County Ramblers will be performing. Store hours are Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Peace of Mind,., ...m Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 • (540) 364-1200 Make sure you come on by and enjoy the fun and music. * The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m< on Sunday, April 16. The Rev^ Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the community. i Sharp Rock Vineyards orj Route 707 is now open every Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 U) 5 p.m. and also by appoint-* ment during the week. Foii more information call 987J 9700. ! Tiffany Wayland was d Friday overnight and Saturday guest of Addie Swindler at the home of hei} parents, Jimmy and Beth Swindler. ! Vivian Hackney of Washington spent Sunday afternoon with Tiffany Wayland. | Residents are reminded of the annual Miss Rappahannock pageant to bd held on April 15 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Admission is $5 fo< adults and children under ten will be $3. The annual 10K Fodderstack Race will also be held on Saturday, April IS beginning at 10 a.m. Th^ Washington Baptist Church will host a spring event and other activities will also b^ held in the town of Washington. Make sure to attend. | Have a great weekend. • Financial Mentor training offered : Virginia Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce that Financial Mentor Training will be offered for residents of Planning District 9. Sessions will begin April 18 and continue on April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Time will be 9 a.m. to 12, All training will be conducted at the Culpeper County Library. For more information, directions and class syllabus, contact the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Financial Problems? 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Video views BY NAOMI & HERB* Rappahannock News Contributing Writers Spring has arrived in I1' Rappahannock County, ;; with all its glory and beau'r_ ty. Naomi and Herb are adjourning to the garden for the planting season. We _ will resume this column in June or July, when it gets too hot and icky to work 3 outside, and we resume watching a bunch of movies. But meantime, we did see and discuss these videos. • The Baby Dance, 1998, 91 minutes. Laura Dem is completely convinc, ing as the pregnant, uneducated trailer park mom in , this story of poverty and privilege. < A wealthy couple, unable to have a baby, place , an ad for adoption that is answered by Dem, already the mother of four children she and her unemployed, beer-swilling husband can’t support. Stockard Channing, as the adoptive mother, immerses herself in the , couple’s world, despite her disgust and disapproval of i their lifestyle in general, and the baby’s prenatal ,r care, in particular. (The > pregnant mother smokes, drink caffeinated coffee, occasionally drinks, and misses her doctors appointments). The adoptive couple hang all their hopes for the coming baby girl on the poor couple’s 12-year old daughter, who is tall, athletic and lovely. The arrival of the baby, however, brings a new set of problems for both couples, changing their lives forever. The utterly compelling closing scene of the film will leave you shocked and saddened, but provokes thoughtful introspection, as ’ well. (Herb noted that the last scene would be really »; incredible on the big ‘ screen.) • Bowfinger: This 1999 !.* film (1 hour 37 minutes) * stars Eddie Murphy (who just seems to be playing himself) and Steve Martin f as a down- and-out movie l director who can’t seem to ; find a good gig. When he happens upon a shootable » script, he can’t afford to hire a big-name actor, and decides to film without hir^ ing one. ; He creates the movie around Murphy, whom he films long- distance, with an occasional face-to-face scene with one of his actors. These encounters leave Murphy, a big name action hero, dazed, confused and thinking he is being stalked by aliens. Hijinks ensue, with a good comic ending. Naomi wishes Eddie Murphy didn’t always have roles requiring him to curse like a sailor, or maybe he just does that in real life. • The Prince of Egypt: This 1998 one and a half hour video is an animated retelling of the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of bondage. The animation is lovely, and the tale is told without any moralizing or religious preaching. Although ostensibly a family film, younger children may be disturbed by some of the images, particularly when Moses sends the various plagues onto the Egyptians (blood, flies, frogs, locust, death of the first born son, etc.). Also the dabbing of lamb’s blood on the Hebrew’s doors to protect them from the plagues is a difficult concept unless one is quite bible literate. The parting of the seas to allow the Israelites’ escape is quite dramatic. Voices in the film include Michelle Pfeiffer, Val Kilmer, Danny Glover, Sandra Bullock and Leonard Nimoy. (Herb rated this video quite highly, but he is a real animation fan!). • The Winslow Boy: This 1999 104 minute adaptation of a David Mamet play is long and tedious, although not without some merit. If you like hearing the English speak because of their delightful accent, you’ll love this film. A privileged British boy in a private school is accused of a minor theft and expelled. His parents go to great lengths, ruining themselves financially, to clear him of the charges. In addition to financial ruin, the engagement of the boy’s sister is broken off by her wealthy fiancee because of the ensuing publicity about the case. In the end, the boy is cleared, but the family is changed forever. Herb fell asleep during this one, which isn’t a real great show of support. • Herb and Naomi, aging but Hip movie buffs, live in Rappahannock County, and prefer to remain anonymous. Viewtown social notes I Mrs. Shirley Wayland has ■returned home after spending •a week at Ocean City, Md. > r A Viewtown {V By GLADYS DODSON 937<4904 I • J John Harrison has •returned home from Fauquier iHospital. J Sympathy is extended to •the Fincham family on the {death of Mrs. Peggy Cole. J Susan Weaver of Culpeper •spent the weekend with her {grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. {Charles Dodson. {Sharp Rock jVineyards 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. Jib reach the vineyards from {Sperryville take Route 231 {approximately eight miles, [turn right onto Sharp Rock •Road and go one plus miles land the winery is on the right. |For more information call 987•9700. ^Dfiouglits. by Randy Minter GRAVE THOUGHTS A visit to the final resting place of a loved one affords us an opportunity for quiet contemplation. Far from the clamor of the everyday world, the gravesite seems to concentrate memory .and stir our appreciation of the departed. At the grave, both the living and the dead share a gentle serenity. In the words of Washington Irving, “Oh Grave! - The Grave! - It buries every error - covers every defect - extinguishes every resentment! From its peaceful bosom spring none but fond regrets and tender recollections. Who can look down upon the grave even of an enemy and not feel a compunctious throb, that he should ever have warred with the poor handful of earth that lies moldering before him?” Remembering one who has died with a memorial fitting for one's own memory can offer comfort when someone we love is gone. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, you'll find us to be compassionate, professional, and attentive to your needs and requests. We're at 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call 540-347-3431. "He spake well who said that graves are the fix>tprints of angels. ” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow m Piiifek. ip ■ m" m Obituaries ' HfS III —Ml. Sam Vanneman Friend to many Sam Vanneman, son, brother, husband, uncle, father and dear friend to many, went on (as he would say) “to the next level” on April 6. He is survived by his wife, Cherry; his son, Sam; his mother, Sibyl; his brother, Alan; his sisters, Vickers and Catherine and an extended family of life-long friends. Following a private burial, a celebration of Sam’s life was held on April 7 at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville. In the shared tradition of the monthly dinners held for a decade at the Vanneman family home in Culpeper and countless gatherings in Rappahannock County, where Sam lived for years, the celebration at Blue Moon was a potluck. For anyone desiring to give an expression of sympathy, the family believes Sam’s wish would be the Southwest Indian Foundation, RO. Box 86, Gallup, N.M. 87302-0001, in the name of Strong Like Bull. Wiiliam Coffman Front Royal resident William John Coffman, 86, of Front Royal died Tuesday, April 4 at Heritage Hall Health and Rehab Center in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, April 8 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Front Royal with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mr. Coffman was born Aug. 24, 1913 at Bowman’s Crossing, Edinburg, son of the late Robert Lee and Bertha M. Bowers Coffman. He was a graduate of Edinburg High school and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1933. He was an expert rifleman and served as a marine guard at the American Embassy in Peking, China until 1937.He opened Bill’s Sporting Goods in Front Royal in July of 1948 and retired in December 1997. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Cathaleen Scott Coffman; a son, Scott W. Coffman of Salem; three daughters, Carol Steele, Sylvia Baumgardner (formerly of Rappahannock) and Roxanna Leonard, all of Front Royal; two sisters, Nancy Miller of McLean and Marianna Berger of Lakewood, Colo.; nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Gerald Coffman. Pallbearers were Junior Griffith, Donald Coffman, Gene McEartheron, Ray McDonald, John Baumgardner Sr., Richard Zimer, Eugene Miller and Walter Miller. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Front Royal Lions Club as well as Michael Coffman, John Baumgardner Jr., Don Simonpietri, Paul Bahn, David Allen Steele, William Nichols, Jeff Willis and Timothy Sealock Jr. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Olive Jenkins Homemaker Olive Dare West Jenkins, 74, of Culpeper died April 10 at Culpeper Hospital. She was bom Dec. 10, 1925 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Dent and Pauline Satterfield West. She was a homemaker. Her husband was the late Bernard R. Jenkins. Survivors include four sons, Bernard R. Jenkins and his wife, Linda of Slate Mills; B. Ronald Jenkins and his wife, Emily, Bradley R. Jenkins and his wife, Tina and Barry R. Jenkins and his wife, Gale, all of Culpeper; two daughters, Brenda Aylor and her husband, Kemper of Madison and Betty Linn her husband, Edward of Shinnston, W.Va.; ten grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are six sisters, Idella Silva of Chowchilla, Calif., Elvira Leavell and Nancy Hardesty, both of Fairmont, W.Va., Rebecca Myers and Daisy Backe, both of Culpeper and Mary Sue Hurst of Mechanicsville, Md. and three brothers, Eddie West of State College, Pa., Harry West of Granada Hills, Calif, and Bobby West of Rhoadesville. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, April 12 at Clore-English Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Jarvis. Isa Pearson Flint Hill resident Isa May Pearson, 95, of Flint Hill died April 10 in the Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Mrs. Pearson was bom May 25, 1904 at Hazel River in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Ashby L. and Ada Priest Weaver. 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Horses Jewelry Lawn/Garden Equipment Livestock Building Materials Miscellaneous For Sale Miscellaneous For Rent Miscellaneous Wanted Musical Instruments/Equipment Office Furniture & Equipment Penny-Pinchers Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Service riuuute 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. 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 470. Tributes L0fl„ 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. Vehicles Wanted "General I Classified ■Legal ■Notices ■__ jReal Estate I Rentals/ Sales Automotive c. X New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web : L -- nnpwwww.nmespapers.com By Mail: : Times Community Newspapers CtasiMM Department, P.O. Box 359 Laesburg, VA 20175-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror ■ 9 Bast Markat St., Laasburg, Virginia ; Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ava., Suita 7 Starling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1700 Boston Parkway, Suita 411 Boston, Virginia . Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpopor St., Warrant on, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier ; 10 Wost Main St., Bonryvlllo, Virginia Rappahannock News Bappanannock Naws Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4 4:00 p.m. Monday \ Public/Legal Notices i 5:00 p.m. Friday ] General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday J Your Community Directory : 12 Noon Friday * Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AH real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. AH persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it wilt be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an erroi, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00p.m. Monday following the date of publication, me Times will not accept liability lor its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the nght to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the nualitY of advertised products or services We Accept H IlU I I P*1 Rentals ,1 . Apartwisnt* 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. WARRENTON LOG home on 10 acs. fned w/3-stall bam, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, loft. $1,850/mo Avail 6-1.703-912-9708 Warranton, 3 BR on 2 acres, 3 miles north of Warrenton, close to RL 17. $149,000. 540-3474614 WORK SPACE. 2400 s.f. on hwy. 211, Sperryville. Lease & ref. req. $1400/ mo. Avail. 5/1. 703-712-8443. Oarage / Yard $al« ■ J isssssBmsssssmmt -- 252 Livestock Vto.J PERFOMANCE TESTED Angus Bulls, reasonable prices. Ginger Hill Angus 540-675-1001; 675-3691,675-1394. Arch Steel Buildings Factory Direct! SAVE Thousands on Undeivered Buklngsl 25x26,30x44,40x50, 50-110, others. Ideal shops/storage Cal Howl 1-800-341-7007 www.steelmasteruta.com_ NEW STEEL BUILDING in Crate. 40x22 was $5,880 now $2,830. Must Sell! 1-800-2920111 BARN HOMES NEEDED lor shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE FIREWOOD - you cut & haul.540-4391869 FREE, MANUER. can be loaded you haul. 540351-1625. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD iong length 540-543-2079. GOLDEN RETRIEVER/ Lab mix, F, apprx. 20 weeks old, 1st shots/ wormed “very" friendly, very soft, needs room to run. 540-937-4396 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 ft ■ Garden ^ 1 ■ ■ ■ * LAWN CARE HELPER wanted. Must be sober, reliable. Excellent job for the right person. Transp. negot. Sperryville area. Call Bill at 540-987-8466 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. I WILL NOT be responsible for any other debts except for my own. Debra Ann McFarland. . T" 60S Automobile* s_—____. MAZDA PROTEGE 1991, 162k, all power sunroof, am/fm cass $1200 OBO 703-326 5658 or 540-364-3743. 62$ Anna a* orlea V. .■ .■.■.. ...■■■J REGAL SEBRING, 19 bowrider, 1988, 17E mere. I/O. low hrs, orig ownr, fresh water only stored indoors, many acess. $7000, 540-347 3676 635 Heavy FORD 675 E backhoe. w, Wain-roy attachment call 540-364-4794 aftei 6:30 PM. teonutm* 009 v<rtltek| V✓ GMC JIMMY 1989 2 dr, auto, 4 WD, ac, pw, pi, financing avail, only $3995. VA DLR 703926-6001 or 540-3410220 FwMTIMW APPRENTICE EARLY AIR CRAFT CONSTRUCTION SHOP/ GROUNDS KEEPER/ MAINTENANCE FT/PT Immediate opening. Company benefits. 540-347-1909 E CCDCD ZOui PART-TIME 540-364-3158 BOOKKEEPER/ SECRETARY 12 month position to begin immediately. School environment; knowledge of bookkeeping procedures a must; possess strong computer skills; effectively work with budgets, payroll plus reporting, and school accounts. If interested call Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center at 540-825-0476. CARPENTERS & CARPENTERS HELPERS Full-time work 540-364-3158 CARPENTERS & HELPERS Full-time, Year around work In Madison A Rappahannock areas insurance available 540-987-8120 Carpenter’s Helper • Tools & Truck Provided • Valid Drivers License Required • Prefer experienced, energetic, hard worker. 540-439-9072 DELIVERY/ Food Prep • Evenings • $8/hr plus tips Must be friendly & clean cut Apply in person Joe’s Pizza 385 W. Shirley Ave. e Warrenton 347-0022 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 • 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 ail locations. • • Benefits including insurance, holiday pay and 401k. 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 GOLF SHOP FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE CASHIERS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FT & PT positions seasonal EOE South Wales Golf Course 18363 Golf Lane Jeffersonton 540-937-3250 KENNEL ASSISTANT NEEDED Part-time 18 yrs or older540-937-3336 540937-3283 HOUSEKEEPER Needed for Bed & Breakfast in Washington, VA. Occasional weekend and evening work required. Experienced preferred. Good starting rate. Please contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview. HVAC Immediate opening for experienced helper or junior installer. TOP PAY!!! Call Goshorn, Inc. (540) 347-3600 Or fax resume to (540) 341-7490 LIBRARY CLERK 16 hours per week. $6.35 per hour. Rappahannock County Library. Call: 540-675-3780 Maintenance Person FT Responsible for performing maintenance duties to assure preservation and upkeep of all buildings, fixtures and equipment. Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems required. HVAC - EPA certified preferred. Must be available for after hours emergencies on a rotation basis. Great pay Good benefits Fax resume to: 540-829-0286 or call: 540-825-6025 for application. EOE NURSERY WORKERS Immediate openings for full/part time, male & female. Summer opportunities for students. Long Mountain Nursery, Washington, VA 540-675-3707 Auctions Friday, April 14 at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, beginning outside at 5 p.m. This auction is shaping up to be a good one offering estate furnishings from Warrenton, Washington, VA, and Front Royal, along with the select offerings of an area antique dealer. Watch our web site for updates as we unpack the multitude of boxes! Fine old furniture of walnut, oak, pine, mahogany, etc. including some great local country pieces. Elderly store showcases of glass and oak. Pottery, Primitive Collectibles of Many Descriptions, Depression Glass Indian Blankets • Bear Trap • Clocks & Radios AND SO MUCH MORE STILL UNPACKED! For further information & photos, check our web site: www.bpauctions.com www bpauct ions com E-mail: bpa^ tidal wave net Bill Payne Auctions, Inc P C) Box 178« AmivsviileVA 201()6 (540) 937*4142 VA A F.#330 NURSE Urology Office in Warrenton needs part-time Nurse for Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Salary Negotiable. Apply w/ references. Fax resume to 540-3413462 or mail to: Box C LG-305968, do The Fauquier Times-Democrat, 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Va 20188. OPENINGS FOR EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS With a valid drivers license & dependable transportation. Must have HS diploma. Please call Powers Electric 540-547-2489 Owens&DoueikiG A Manassas contractor needs Shop Helpers/Parts Runners, Heavy Equipment Mechanic w/own tools. Operators and truck drivers w/valid CDL’s. Good pay & benefits. Call 703-330-0012 PAINTERS NEEDED Retirement plan available. 540-439-2300 Security Best Interest Security is now hiring PT/FT for Opal, Haymarket, & Leesburg. Starting at $7.50. (DCJS112720) 703-492-4121 f PART-TIME Position immediate opening for part-time pharmacy tech. Medical knowledge and computer background helpful. Will train. Please send resume to: Rappahannock Medical Center P.O. Box 269 Washington, VA 22747 CaTi Today! SALES £ A GOOD LIFE r IN CENETERY'? SALES E Learn cemetery 'j sales from one of the *! foremost companies j> in our industry today. ' We will train you to | earn $30,000 to > $50,000 in commissions with no credit turndowns and leads supplied. *,; I am looking for - <’ 5 people to start ’ , immediately ' Call ; 540-937-7259 ; 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 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 haye 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 understanding of the NT O/S as well as experience with Ghost Experience in NT/UX integration and batch scripting a plus. For consideration please forward resume to Scott Jenkins at the address below. sjenkins@omni-services.com fax.: 540-829-5549 Omni Services. Inc. 14115 Lover*s I^ang Culpeper. VA 227Q1 =====!1. ===== -1 WrKe*pttjMdWwfcv Looking for a challenge & a job with a future? Need dependable work that lasts more than a season? Join Culpeper District VDOT Team! TRANSPORTATION MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER Warrenton Residency #09155, #03307 & #09789 - Marshall Area Headquarters #09780 & #03126 - Warrenton Area Headquarters Operate & maintain highway construction/maintenance equipment & tools to construct, repair & maintain roads & surrounding right of way. Duties: performs physically demanding work & preventive/minor maintenance on equipment. Equipment used: 3 ton dump trucks, mowers, loader, rollers, and hand tools. These positions have been designated as “essential" during emergency operations. Must have demonstrated ability to operate & maintain highway equipment; use hand tools; & perform heavy manual labor. Requires safety shoes, physical exam, & a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Selected candidates subject to pre-employment drug test & DMV driving record review. NOTE: If there are insufficient number of qualified applicants for the Transportation Maintenance Team Member positions, they may be filled as Transportation Equipment Operator Trainees. The Operator Trainee positions have comparable duties & qualifications as stated above. Salary for the Operator Trainee: $15,164-$16,577. Additional positions may be filled from this applicant pool for 90 days after the closing date in Fauquier & Rappahannock counties. SALARY: $16,577-33,811. Benefits package includes 11 paid holidays; 8 paid sick days & 4 paid personal days to start; up to 12 paid vacation days 1 st year, > paid retirement contributions; and health and life insurance are provided with no waiting periods. Send or fax a completed Virginia State Application to Human Resources, VDOT, 1601 Orange Road, Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax number (540) 829-7448 by 5:00p.m. on April 21,2000. List position title & number on application. Incomplete or late applications not accepted. Virginia Relay Center. TDD/PC: 1-800-828-1120 or Voice: 1-800-828-1140. Consideration for an interview will be based solely on the information that you provide on the application materials. Applications are avail-' able at any VDOT Office, VEC or at http://www.dpt.state.va.us. Rea-' sonable accommodation provided under the Americans Disabilities Act. 1 WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ot the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 1, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Qeurthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to con[ sider 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 1S and is zoned “A"-Agricultural. 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 Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 4-5, 4-12-00 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator •307575 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following appeal: APPEAL *00-03-02 Appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision by Luray Caverns and Letter Perfect Signs that a sign advertising “Luray Caverns” (located on property owned by Ivan N. Hall, Sr. known as Tax Map 27, Parcel 56E in Piedmont District) deemed by him as non-conforming should be permanently removed as, in his determination, the terms of Section 170, Article 103(A) & (B) of the Code of Rappahannock County. Appeal made under the terms of Section 170, Article 135 of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing appeal 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. the above-named appellant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator *-12, 4-19-00 <[»' #308469 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ' PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code Section 15.2-2204 of the 4950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is kereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public rearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at sevenIhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washtigton, Virginia, in order to consider the following Application: * SU *00-03-01 J Edward Leroy Payne and Deloris Payne, owners *- of 3.60 acres in Jackson District, known as 45 M 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 Cbunty Code; additional standards in Section 170, Article 62(G) of the Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at it he Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is [available for public inspection, Monday through Fri[day, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application will be 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 imake 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 iwritten comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, •c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in [advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-12-00 #307113 ■ _ fgMjK _ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA APPUCA TTON FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at seventhirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE #00-04-01 Robert Etchells, contract purchaser of two lots (1,709 ac & 1.27 ac) in Hampton District (Tax Map 18, Parcels 58 & 59, zoned “A”-Agricultural) desires a front building setback variance from 100-ft. to 40-ft. to build a house and garage. Contract purchaser plans to combine the two lots to make one buildable lot. Variance is desired due to steep nature of the terrain. Allowed in accordance with Section 170, Article 136 of the Rappahannock County Code. 4-12,4-19-00 #308532 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF ROUTE 1 BOX 78B A/K/A 5309 SPERRYVILLE PIKE Boston, Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trust dated October 20th, 1995 in the original principal amount of $125,650.00, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court ol Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 0215 at Page 0419, the property briefly described below will be offered for sale at public auction: Lot A-1, containing 5.944 acres, more or less, on U.S. Route 522, near Round Hill, as the same is duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 182 at page 144; among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the “Property") The sale will take place on May 9, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at the main entrance to the building housing the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Terms: A deposit in the form of certified funds in the amount of $8,000.00 is required of any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale, time is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale. Purchaser to pay all closing costs. Stephen B. Wood and Tonya Henderson-Stith, Substitute Trustees. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen B. Wood, Friedman & MacFadyen, PA, 1601 Rolling Hill Drive, Ste. 125, Richmond, Virginia 23229, Telephone: (804)-288-0088 Ref:# 16845 All dates: April 12,2000, April 19,2000, April 26,2000, May 3,2000, #308804 TRUSTEE SALE 37 Main Street Sperryville, VA In execution of a Deed of Trust from Wilson J. Burke and Jean Clater Burke dated February 9, 1999 and recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in as Instrument no. 990000369, securing a loan which was originally $251,600.00. Default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured, and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the County of Rappahannock Circuit Courthouse 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on April 20, 2000 at 1:00 PM, the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Beginning at point in the center of Rt.1001, pipe in line on the northeast side, corner with Engham Estate; thence with Engham, the fence being considered the line, N 37-15 E 216.30’ to a point in the center of the Thorton River; thence with the center of the river S 56-46 E 154.87’ to a point; new corner with the store lot, remaining Wayland property: Thence a new line with store lot. the line running 0.20' west of and parallel to the eaves of the store building, S 39-19 W 232.48 to a point in the center of the road; thence with the center of road N 50-44 w 146.15 to the beginning. This Lot contains 33,702 square feet, including one half the road. Tax Map # 38A-1-19 The property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to all existing easements, restrictions and any other conditions that may affect title to the property. The Noteholder reserves the right to bid at the said sale. TERMS: CASH: A bidder’s deposit of $25,000.00, cash or certified check, will be required at the time of sale with the settlement and full payment of the purchase price within (15) fifteen days from the date of the sale. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustee a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Loan Type: Conventional NP006884 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Between 8-11 AM Nectar Projects, Inc. Substitute T rustees 751 Miller Drive, Site G 1 Leesburg, VA 20175 (703)777-8619 4-12, 4-19-00 #308444 Pull Tim* ARAMARK- SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, INC. (An Authorized Concessioner of The National Park Service) IMMEDIA TE OPENINGS - We are hiring NOW for the following locations and positions. All positions are on the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. Aramark now offers a Health and Life Insurance Program to HOURLY SEASONAL employees. FULL TIME AND PART TIME WORK AVAILABLE! SKYLAND- WAITERS/WAITRESSES - COOKS DISHWASHERS - BUS/SETUP - HOSTESS - PANTRY WORKERS BIG MEADOWS LODGE - WAITERS/WAITRESSES - PANTRY HOUSEKEEPERS-PREP COOK • • WE OFFER: Flexible Hours Competitive Wages Bonus Program Health & Life Insurance Program For further information and applications, Please call Human Resources Dept. (800) 999-4714 Ext. 229 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE/M/F/D/V Slimes BBamai NORTHERN VIRGINIA Retail ASSISTANT MANAGER Evenings - Weekends Beautiful gft store In Franklin Farm Shopping Center, Herndon is looking for a part time/ full time Assistant Manager. • Flexible Scheduling • Great Discounts • Wonderful Merchandise Temptations Gift Store 13320A Franklin Farms Rd. 703-689-2122 or 703-734-8S00 Ext. 106 < Jerry $ ?. Rental Department Applications are now being accepted for both counter and service agent positions. A good driving record is a must. Applicants should also possess good communication skills. For Further Information Phone Rick Machado (703) 777-0000 EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER Experienced leader in Health Care or Hotel housekeeping and laundry services. Desire to maintain high standards of cleanliness and ability to manage a diverse group of dedicated employees. Knowledge of floor care, laundry operation, and budgeting a must. Mall or fax resume to: Heritage Hall Nursing & Rehab 122 Morven Park Rd. NW Leesburg, VA. 20176 _Fax (703) 777-1532 The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of CHIEF JAILER Salary negotiable based on experience. Applications may be obtained in person from the Sheriff g Office and must be completed and returned by April 21, 2000. Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office P.O. Box 487 Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3331 An. Equal Opportunity Employer Restaurant WAITSTAFF Fine dining & wine service experience necessary; excellent money making opportunity for the right individual; full and part time positions available. Group health benefits. Schedule includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Apply In person, e-mall at fhphdmnslnc.com or call 540-675-1700 and ask for John or Denise for more Information. Flint Hill Public House 12 miles south of Front Royal on Route 522 in Flint Hill, VA I’M TIRED For weeks I’ve been interviewing men and women for positions of $800 • $1500 or more per week. I'm tired of these merVwomen who come to me looking for $200 - $300 per week. We have an opening for 2 dignified men or women to assist families in Cemetery Planning. If there is someone out there, a Real Sales person, who wants a challenge, who’s willing to work and help me build my business. The persons we agpept for this position can expect to EARN $40,000 + PER YEAR. We offer complete training and many company benefits. Call 540-937-7259 Construction PIPE FOREMAN E.E. Lyons Construction Co., Inc. strongly operating for over 70 years. Is seeking an energetic Individual experienced In site utility installation to All a FOREMAN POSITION. Ideal employment opportunities with exceptional benefits Including good pay, health Insurance, company vehicle, annual bonus and more. Confident Individuals please call: 703-759-2171 TELEPHONE RESEARCH/ PURCHASING We are brokers and dealers in corporate jet aircraft dealing in the international marketplace. We are searching for a bright, capable person to assist us in gathering market intelligence, obtaining listings, and purchasing aircraft. If you are willing to work hard and to learn, we offer a competitive compensation package and a great working environment. Send resume including salary history to: Corporate Jet Sales P.O. Box 245 Middleburg, VA 20118 HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT 30 hrs/wk. 5 day week until July 1; 4 day week thereafter; $12.25 - $13/hr. depending on experience; strong organizational and customer service skills; must be very proficient and be experienced In Microsoft Office & spreadsheet applications. ABRA software experience a plus; proven ability to handle confidential Information. Email resume trvMiin«*aTM»n« nrg or mall: Reston Association Human Resources 1930 Isaac Newton Sq. Reston, VA 20190 FAX: 703-435-9481 EXJE&DrugFteeWcriqjboe QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN Smith-Midland Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Technician. Duties include concrete aggregate testing, product inspection before and after casting, some report preparation and other duties as assigned. Background in precast concrete and blueprint reading helpful. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, competitive wages and opportunities for advancement. Interested persons may send resumes to: Smith-Midland, Corp P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax resumes to: 540-439-1232 or contact Personnel at: 540-439-3266 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 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 703-777-1110 or FAX 703-689-1278 ' -r1 ■■ ADVERTISING COORDINATOR Dulles-area assoc, seeks Adv. Coordinator for monthly 4C magazine. Serve as liaison between ad reps, art dir, and printer to ensure all advertising schedules are met. Familiarity with insertion orders, run sheets, rate cards and other magazine-related areas highly preferred. Understanding of the Internet and dbase mgmt helpful. Send resume and salary requirement to attention “HR-Advertising Coordinator' by e-mail at marcomm & nroa.org. or by fax at 703.858.0794, or by mail at NRPA, 22377 Belmont Ridge Road, Ashbum, VA 20148. DRIVER $250 RECRUITING BONUS Auto parts wholesaler located in Chantilly, VA. Excellent career opportunity w/full benefit package. Clean driving record a must. Call Marilyn at: 703-370-0399 Ext. 35 for more Info. SERVICE DELIVERY/ CUSTOMER SERVICE We are looking for experienced Customer Sen/ice Reps, to work for a leading DSL company located in Manassas, VA. Candidates will be building relationships with internal and external clients over the phone. Great opportunity to grow with the company and expand into a more technical role. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Must also have working knowledge of MS Office. Overtime opportunities available. Please contact Virginia at: UNLIMITED TECHNOLOGY 703-706-9004 or e-mail resumes to: Virginia ® un-llmlted.com EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter witlj 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 Northern Virginia 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 COFFEEWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER POB 500 MITCHELLS, VIRGINIA 22729 Fax # 540-829-7383 Phone (540) 829-6483 ext 2163 or 2171 Email vwaldron@erols.com CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR: Corrections Officer $21.657-33.811+State Benefits Duties: Maintain security, custody and control over inmates at the institution and while in transport. Supervises inmate daily activities and records behavior to insure safe environment. Training and uniforms provided. Promotion and salary increase after 1 year. Req.: HS/GED, 21+ years old, valid driver’s license. Ability to possess firearms. Previous experience in corrections, law enforcement, security and military helpful but not required. Corrections Nurse Technician $22.643-35.351 +State Benefits Duties: Performs general nursing and related medical services to inmates. Req.: LPN License. Exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. care Office Service Specialist S18.122-28.292+ State Benefits l Position #001601 Duties: Administrative support for Assistant Warden of Programs, answer phones, open and distribute correspondence, maintain calendar, maintain visitation list, schedule appts. and other general clerical functions. Req.: HS/GED, knowledge and exp. with word processing and spreadsheets, extensive clerical exp. in office setting. POSITION CLOSES 4/19/00 COB If there are questions regarding the duties and qualifications please contact the HR office. A separate state application is required. Resumes will not substitute for a fully completed state application. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a preemployment drug screen. EOE Complete Dispersal for Leonard Milliken Friday, April 28, 2000 • 10:30 a.m. Pigeon Hill Farm, Warrenton VA TRACTORS: Case int. 1594 w/cab; Int. 886 w/loader; 685 w/2255 loader; 584 w/2200 loader; 484 & 140 w/Woods belly mower; Ford 5000; MF 240; AC 160 & Farmall H. VEHICLES: 1998 Chevy Tahoe; 1994 3500 GMC; 1989 & 1985 Chevy 3500; 1981 J10 Jeep; 1979 white Road Boss road tractor; 1978 Freightliner. TRAILERS: 199 Big Valley; 1994 Shopmade; 1987 Big Valley Stock; 1982 Gooseneck 2 horse & car trailer. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Cat 955 K track loader; Cat 416 backhoe; 310 skid steer loader; Hay equipment; NH 1411 diskbine; 640 baler; 474 haybine; 311 & 269 square baler w/kicker; Hay rakes; Hay tedder; Befco wheel rake. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: 2 WW livestock chutes; NH 351 grinder-mixer & Teco calf chute. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: MF 520 & Ford disks; 4 MF plows; Log splitters; Danuser posthole digger; Snow blade; Rotary cutters; Kawasaki 4 wheeler; Shop tools; Air compressors; Generator; Proof sets of old & new coins; Old rolled coins; Handguns; Long guns; 1972 Stylette 3 BR mobile home; Plus much more. For brochure: COLEMAN SALES INC. (804) 286-2743

April garden tips BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences The following are gardening tips for the month of April. For additional information on any of the subjects feel free to call the Extension Office at 675-3619. • When apple trees are in full bloom, make a note on your calendar 150 days later to check for ripeness. • If fruit trees are lacking pollinators nearby, cut bouquets of blossoms from good pollinators and place them in pails under blossoming trees. Make plans to plant pollinating varieties this fall. • Thin young fruits of apples, pears and peaches to insure larger, healthier fruit. Thin within 25 days of the peak bloom, leaving four to six inches between fruit. • In shaping young fruit trees, round hardwood toothpicks or clothes pins are very useful for the early and important job of limb spreading. Simply insert the toothpicks , between the trunk and branch to force the latter to grow outward at about a 60 degree angle rather than upright. • In the Piedmont and ■ Mountain regions, this is the i time to set out cool weather vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce and onions. When the danger of frost has passed, transplant tomatoes, peppers and eggplant. • Delay organic mulching to allow soil to warm deeply, but act before weeds become . established. | • Harden transplants of flowers and vegetables by decreasing water, fertilizer and growing temperatures. Transplant on a shady day in late afternoon or in early evening to reduce transplant shock. Water with a half strength fertilizer solution. For a few days after transplanting, protect the plants from wind and sun by placing a piece of newspaper or cardboard on their south sides or by covering with jugs, baskets, or flower pots. Water the plants once or twice during the next week. • When the spring is very wet and the soil is too muddy to work, try planting your seed potatoes on top of the ground. Lay the cut seed flat on top of the wet earth with the eye up, spaced in rows 24 inches apart and 12 inches apart in the row. Then cover them with six inches of oak leaves and water the leaves heavily enough to pack them so they won’t blow off. This method saves digging a planting furrow, hilling and digging up the potatoes. Just pull back the leaves and there they are, nice and clean and not sunburned. • Do not mow the lawn until it has grow at least two inches. The roots are being renewed in the spring and grass needs vigorous top growth initially. • The lawn mover blade should always be sharp so as not to tear the grass. If you sharpen the blade at home, be sure to balance it, too. Place the center hole of the blade oil a screwdriver handle held upright in the vise. Check to see if it balances. If not, sharpen the heavier side some more until the blade balances on the handle. • If you want to establish a wildflower meadow this year, early spring when the first weeds begin to emerge is the time to make your first application of a broad spectrum herbicide (e.g., Glyphosate). Ten to 14 days after your application, shallowly cultivate the area, allow weed seed to germinate, and apply herbicide again. • Ridding the bed of annual and perennial weeds and their dormant seeds will enhance establishment and greatly lessen the problem of weeding during the summer. • Moles are tunnelling, insect eaters particularly attracted to grubs. When bulbs are missing or shrubs have root damage, look for voles or field mice to be the culprits. These rodents often use mole tunnels as their runs. Residents enjoy show presentation I Mrs. Daniel Peregory, Mrs. Joe Peregory accompanied by Mrs. Missy Bragg and Ms. Effie Thompson of Culpeper and Mrs. Ruth Peregory of Front Royal spent last Friday and Saturday in Strasburg, Pa. where they attended the showing of “Behold The Lamb” at the new Sight and Sound Theater and “ A Journey of Love” Abraham and Sarah, at the Living Waters Theater. They spent Friday night at the Amish Lantern Motel and on Saturday, toured the ChoChoo Barn, the Strasburg Railroad, The Red Caboose and gift shops. They reported an enjoyable time as they returned home late Saturday night. The wonderful shows are well worth anyone’s time to see. Our condolences are extended to Mr. Gregg Heflin and family upon the loss of his sister, Karen who passed away at her home in Warrenton on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cave attended the birthday party for Amber Dodson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dodson at their home in Sperryville last Sunday afternoon. Our prayers continue for our friends, Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Thompson, who are on a preaching mission to Romania. Joel Peregory returned to his home last Friday, following surgery and several days stay in Fauquier Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dodson of Salem Way had their son, Marc, a student at James Madison University, home with them during last weekend. We extend sincere sympathy to the family of Miss Gertrude D. Lewis, 84, of Stonehouse House Mountain Road, who passed away Friday, March 31. She was a retired school teacher and this writer was one of her students at Salem School in bygone days. Misses Kendra Hitt and Jennifer Peregory and her mother, Mrs. Janet Peregory were shoppers in Warrenton on a recent Sunday afternoon. Michael W. Frazier recently visited his cousin, John Lillis in Fredericksburg. Jennifer Peregory was a recent Friday overnight guest of the Mills sisters, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary and their parents. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to cousin Harry and Shirley Racey who celebrated another year last Monday. Congratulations to Timothy Webb, son of Mr. Everettee Webb of Castleton Way, whose engagement to Miss Jennifer Lynn Beach of Madison has been announced. Ray Wharton of Castleton Ford Road and Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Vance and son, Trent are on vacation, touring the Grand Canyons in Arizona and other places of interest in California. Mrs. Michael Swindler of Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 ROSTON Culpeper was a recent Sunday evening caller of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. We’d like to extend birthday greetings to a number of our people this week: Brandon Settle gets a belated wish as he celebrated Tuesday, April 11; Jessica Shaw, along with my niece, Patti Knick celebrate their day Thursday, April 13; Miranda Shaw adds another year on Saturday; with Janet Williams closing our week on Sunday. Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp in Culpeper. Congratulations to Miss Melissa Jenkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jenkins, whose engagement to Kris Heflin has been announced. The Liberty Light Singers from Liberty University in Lynchburg presented a praise service at F.T. Baptist Church on Route 707, Slate Mills Road on Sunday evening. To the family of Mr. Daniel Shanks, a former Reva way resident, we offer our sympathy in his passing which occurred at Providence Hospital, Washington on Wednesday. The Windmore Community Theater offices here in Griffinsburg presented another fine production entitled “Barefoot In The Park” at Culpeper Middle School on Friday evening. Kellie Bragg, along with other students of CBM Ministries spent Saturday at Camp Rapidan, the Baptist Camp of Rochelle. Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Findley, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal spent the weekend in Strasburg, Pa., going especially to see the show “Behold The Lamb.” Joel Peregory and children, Kenny and Heidi of Winchester were Friday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family and Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family. Kendra Hitt and Jennifer Peregory, along with other seventh grade classmates of Rappahannock Elementary School returned home Friday evening from a week trip to Virginia Beach, Yorktown, Williamsburg and Jamestown. En route home they toured the Capitol in Richmond and Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg. Johnny Bragg and children, Karla, Matthew and Mark were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. We admire, with thankfulness, the great job of our volunteers, who took of their time last week to help clean up the highway along Route 522. Those orange bags we see on the roadside are reminders of our citizens who have taken pride in our community. Again, we say thanks. r 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. Steven J. Fine and wife to Paul . A. Wilkes and wife, 10.5949 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $152,000. Donald Keithley and wife to Anita Frances Embar, 12.3981 acres, Hampton District. $218,500. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Donald Taft Mills Jr. and wife, 3.5 acres. $92,000. Margaret S. Kelly to Stanley L. Kelly Jr., 8.4150 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office We cannot do business from an empty wagon! We need listings! Call today for a no cost property analysis report. James W. Leake 540-987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 5404*75-3291 & 540-987-8146 sperryvillerlty@aol.com PRIME COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Famous landmark location for Sperryville. Grosses nearly 1/2 million annually. Business has expanded and is moving. Located on busy 211 near Skyline Drive, next to Cooter’s. Perfect for antiques, restaurant, hardware store, you name it. Commercial well, town septic. 2,400 square feet. $225,000 Call Tom at 540-987-8834 Homebuyer's ■ Test H YES Past Credit Problems? Past Bankruptcy? Judgements and/or Collections? Hard To Document Income? Do You Want To Buy A Home? Have you ever been denied by another Mortgage Company in the past? Looking For A Lender That Helps People Get A 2nd Chance? PSB Mortgage Corporation Eric Ostrander Your Partner in Success v (703)335-3336 ^ acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. RECYCLE JUST LISTED! 25 acres near Little Washington, open and wooded. Great access to 211. $162300 60+ ACRES in F.T. Valley. Superior views/open and wooded. $325,000 Custom log cabin on 91 acres. $595,000 13+ ACRES near Viewtown. 1 acre pond and numerous hardwood trees and pines. $110,000 FIRST TIME OFFERING. ; 58 acres in Ben Venue area. Wooded site in great area. $290,500 • Call Emily Henry & RAINBOW-V.I.R 675-3490 540-341-3528 or 800^23-8846 [ 1 Burke House Sperryville Virginia Charming historic Federal building on Main Street. Two commercially zoned lots on one acre. Open space backing to Thornton River. Eleven rooms, hardwood floors, walled terrace, wraparound porch. Great potential as gracious dwelling, B&B, restaurant, etc. Babette S. Scully, Realtor® $320,OCX) Armfield, Miller & Ripley INCORPORATED, REAL ESTATE (540) 687-6395 • Res. (540) 687-3323 M'***! ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Amissville - Beautifully situated in the Old Dominion and Rappahannock Hunt territories. Duchesse Farm is surrounded by 102 acres of fenced pasture, woodlands and wonderful gardens. This charming clapboard Colonial (cl803) with an addition in 1853 offers well-proportioned rooms, random-width flooring & 3 FPs. The dependencies include a 6-stall stable with hunt room and lounge/ exercise room, 4-car garage with bay for equipment, workshop and attached 1BR guest quarters. Magnificent mountain and pastoral views. $799,000 Flint Hill - Great starter home - 3 BR/1 BA Split Foyer on one acre. Pine floors in LR & DR, side deck & room for a garden. Only $99,950 Flint Hill - A handyman will do wonders with this 2 BR/ 1 BA frame 1920s cottage on approx. 1/2 acre. Brick FP, hardwood floors & charm. Won't last long. $74,500 ^ Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 __ Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Ul r i 95 ACRE FARM: Beautiful, well groomed property with scenic rolling pasture centered around a large spring fed pond. Entire acreage fenced for livestock. Long lane leading to home, originally an old cabin, added on to cover the years. Barn & 2 sheds. Wooded perimeters, stream, minimal commute to downtown DC. $450,000 LONG MOUNTAIN: Superbly built retreat home on mountain promontory of 54 acres with stunning views. Numerous atrium doors with Palladian windows lighten the living areas & explore the outdoors. 2 story with gourmet kit., full bsmt., 3 car gar., 900 sq. ft. of decking. Extremely private & easily maintained. $495,000 TOLLGATE FARM: Historic property consisting of 2 early I log & stone cabins later connected to create a spacious & most attractive home overlooking pond 8c springhouse. Large separate gar. with workshop, two other interesting bam/sheds and a unique swimming pool. All on 29.6 acres. $385,000