Rappahannock News, April 19, 2000

123nd Year... No. 16 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Rabies clinic scheduled April 22 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 9373283. Homeschoolers to present play Mark your calendars to see “The Spring that Wouldn’t Come”, 9 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 mystery 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. , Committee to \ meet April 26 The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet April 26 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. Interested residents are invited to [ attend. Meeting will deal with update to County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and * hazard mitigation. All are reminded that copies of the EOP, material safety data sheets are available in the Office of Emergency Services at the Magistrates’s Office, 675-2315 or 675-3843. Earth Day spring clean-up slated Earth Day - . spring cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Rappahannock County Park. All county residents are invited to help participate in a clean-up and pot-luck picnic at the county park, located on U S. 211 just outside of Washington. . There are numerous opportunities for sports activities also, so bring frisbees, tennis racquets, basketballs and such for recreational enjoyment. There ore grills for cooking both at the pavilion by the parking lot and down by the river. Musicians are encouraged to attend. Tentative schedule at this point is 1 p.m. until dark. Contact j^unt Harris for details, 987-3366. happenings in Rappahannock • Wednesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock County Planning Commission will -meet at the courthouse. New business items include: SU #0003-01, Payne Family Apartment and SE #00-03-03, Massanova Pentecostal Church. - • Tuesday, April 25 school Tesumes following spring break Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) : Awards ceremony L Photo courtesy of Jean Lillard John McCarthy, center, was emcee for the awards ceremony following the annual Fodderstack Race on Saturday. Assisting Mr. McCarthy were Meryl Strange, who makes the trophies each year and Reinhardt Lynch from The Inn at Little Washington, who sponsors the race. A fun-filled day was had by all and Mr. McCarthy certainly added a final touch to the efforts of many fine Rappahannock residents and Fodderstack workers. See more photos and story, Page B1 Sprawl meeting attracts 150 Friday evenings public forum gets all the attention BYDONAUDETTE Rappahannock News Special Writer A good turnout for any meeting in Rappahannock County is 30-35 people. About five times that many filled the Amissville Fire Hall last Friday evening for a public forum on “Saving Rappahannock County from Urban Sprawl.” At the meeting, three recognized speakers in the battle against sprawl provided specific advice. Ed Risse, a leading authority on land use and community planning, emphasized the need to concentrate growth in the villages. By limiting new infrastructure, such as sewer and water systems, roads, you can save the countryside. Otherwise: “If you build it, they will come.” Villages have to provide jobs, housing, services, recreation, and they have to place a high priority on i quality of life. Mr. Risse described some myths that have fostered sprawl over the past 50 years. For instance, “everyone wants to live in a big house on a big lot,” “the development of open land in outlying areas is inevitable because the First, Rappahannock County should build on its current economic base, e.g., value-added agricultural products and tourism. There is no need to get into the high-tech arena. Second, the county should keep rural open space by fostering community development, local businesses, and jobs within the villages. People are driving too far to jobs; they have no time for community affairs at the end of the day. Third, don’t scatter county services and recreation all over the countryside; keep them within the villages. Fourth, improve the quality of life within villages: create small parks, build sidewalks and bike paths. Peggy and Joe Maio were quite specific on how to stop sprawl. The key was land use. The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission need to more specifically define parts of the Rappahannock County Comprehensive Plan. The more detail included on how we want the county to See SPRAWL, Page A8 closer in places are all built out, and “if we just build more roads, we can solve the transportation problem.” In a handout on his talk, Mr. Risse notes that the real estate, building, road building, automobile, and banking industry have spent billions in ads and lobbying in supporting these myths. What to do? Mr. Risse recommended three actions. First, use parcel consolidation because pari cel subdivision leads to nonviable agricultural enclaves, forest fragmentation, and disrupted ecosystems. Second, use easements and the purchase of development ! rights and open space, but base I these actions on a strong countryside plan. Third, make sure all i new countryside locations are within 1/4 mile of village centers or countryside hamlets. How to do this? Make people aware, increase their understanding, then take organized action. Peggy and Joe Maio spoke next. They have been fighting sprawl in Loudoun County for many years. They helped mobilize a voter’s revolt against rapid growth in Loudoun County with the result that eight smart growth p members were elected to the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors in 1999. Loudoun County is now experiencing a 7.8 percent growth irate whereas Rappahannock County has a 1.0% , growth rate. Loudoun County is the third fastest growing county in the United States. Their recommendations'.' Nothing is prettier than a springtime violet. See related poem page A-8. F"| 1 lown Council : nixes ! land purchase BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Hard on the heels of the public rejection of recommendations for a town-wide waste water treatment facility, Washington residents again voiced their opposition—this time to the purchase of a 21 acre parcel that could have been used for an additional town well or for the siting of a town septic field. In a public hearing that preceded regular Town Council business, many of the residents who slapped down the Town’s Wastewater Study Committee recommendations for a sewage treatment facility on Monday, April 10, came back to register their disapproval of the land purchase, some apparently believing that the two issues were closely related. Mayor Stu Willis had some difficulty in keeping the hearing focused on the land purchase and not upon the issue of sewage treatment, but overwhelming public sentiment on the sewage question spilled over and doused any hope of support for the purchase of the parcel. Though Town Council members have spent some time and effort investigating land prospects suitable for impending town needs, public comment spoke to the unsuitability of the subject parcel. JNewbill Miller noted his use of soil maps to determine suitability, and said that he was concerned about the occurrence of fractured rock outcroppings located near good perking soils on the property. “Drainfield effluent can leach in to the water table through fractures in the rock,” he pointed out. Nels Parson, who lives on one boundary of the parcel, said that it is surrounded by homes and would be “an assault on the environment . . .on the neighborhood.” He also noted that there was “flawed engineering in site section” because of its relatively high elevation, and promised that “there are at least five families that would resist—by any means necessary—the proposed use ...” Self-described weekender Curt Campbell mentioned that “explosive growth” in his hometown in California was preceded by the construction of a town sewage treatment system, and expressed his fears that such a solution in Washington would lead to similar growth problems. Wastewater Study Committee member Jeff Butler said that he “wants to make a public statement that I’m against spending $1.6 million for a sewer system,” and he continued by reminding the Council that the Mayor, at the Monday meeting, proposed that the town look for a “new solution for the 3500 gallon per day" problem. Bill Tieckelmann pursued that See COUNCIL, Page A8 ARB notes, approvals The Architectural Review Board of the Town of Washington met last Thursday to consider applications by Sunnyside Farms for Mercantile Building changes; by Olivia Byam for a porch at the Foster Harris House; and by the Rappahannock National Bank for a fence. The Mercantile Building changes, which were approved by the board, consisted of the addition of a handicap ramp on the building’s right side, the change of the porch roof style for gable to hip, and the addition of a 3 foot by 7 foot roof over the front steps. The Foster Harris House B & B received board approval for the creation of an office from a portion of the building’s back deck, and the Bank received an okay for the of boxwoods with a split replacement! rail fence.yjl

Native flower expert paints view of Trillium As May approaches, I begin to think about the great white trilliums that carpet the woods floor at the Thompson Wildlife Management Area near Linden. The Latin name is Trillium grandiflorum. “Grand” in botanical language refers to the size of the white blooms. These wild flowers are also grand in a modem sense, grander than other native wildflowers I can name. These flowers, measuring 6 inches across, will be in bloom in early May, when uncountable numbers stretch across the woods floor as far as one can see on Blue Mountain. The effect is astonishing. “How long,” I wanted to know, “does it take one seed to produce a single, white flower of Trillium grandiflorum?” The question was for Mary Painter, conservationist and botanist. She knew, of course. “Six years,” she said, without hesitation. Six years to produce one magnificent bloom that starts out as the purest white and turns to delicate rose before fading. I find myself equating the value of the great white trillium with that of Mary Painter. This lady instigated the organization that has grown into the forceful and vigorous Virginia Native Plant Society. Her purpose and vision, and that of the organization she helped to found, is to make Virginians aware of the value and importance of native plants. In particular, I think of those flowers that enhance April and May — ephemerals that can make a walk in the spring woodlands an enchanting experience that one has to wait a year to All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott repeat. They are the glories of the Virginia Piedmont. I am thinking of bloodroot with pure white flowers that appear just when I am weary of winter. And violets — blue, yellow and white. Rue anemone is another, with its pale pink flowers that quiver on delicate, fragile stems in the slightest breeze (Anemone comes from Anemos, the Greek god of the wind.) Hepatica, with its handsome, three-lobed | leaves, is often the first to bloom when, as early as February, its flowers ranging in color from white to purple, hug the ground among brown winter leaves. Mary Painter can supply the gardener with these native Virginia plants and countless others from her famed garden near Hume. Her enterprise is called Virginia Natives (address: P.O. Box D, Hume, Va. 22639; telephone: (540) 364-1665). Painter publishes a descriptive catalog of available plants and is free with advice on wildflower gardening. Prices are reasonable, but how does one put a monetary value on such exhilarating beauty? “Our hardy natives are integral members of sustainable landscapes, serving as support links to many other forms which are quietly, sometimes invisibly, disappearing,” wrote Mary Painter. She continued with, “They carry the genetic memory to 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 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 lYesI I □ Please enter my new I subscription to: I Rappahannock Newc, I Subscription Rates By I ■ Rappahannock.■ J Elsewhere in the U.S.s27.°°/year J Name _J J Address __' _1 * City_State_ Zip_■ ■ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: ■ | Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 | . 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All of the plants available through Painter were raised from seed, propagated in her wild garden at Wildside, 4289 Leeds Manor Road, between Hume and Markham. Trillium grandiflorum is available through Painter. Since it takes six years from seed to one astonishing bloom, don’t even think of digging one from the wild. It is illegal, and those thousands of trilliums on Blue Mountain are free for the viewing, not for digging. Since each year is a bit differ- j ent and we are having an early spring, I recommend a visit in late April with continued trips until the flowers turn rosy red. For detailed directions to the Thompson Wildlife Management Area, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Jody Lyon, 19106 Black Oak Road, Purcellville, Va. 20132. Lyon is president of the Piedmont chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society; she can also supply readers with information on ! membership and programs of that fine organization. John Trott can be reached care of this newspaper: PO. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. Spring break Stories through the eyes of Mrs. Shelley Shankle’s third grade class at RCES The best spring break I could have would be spending time outside. I would lay on my hammock and relax. I could smell my mom’s cooking. I would hear my dog barking and birds chirping. I will see birds flying up high in the air. I hope it doesn’t rain when I’m outside on spring break! Kerry LeVans On spring break I will have a good time. I will play nintendo with my dad. My brother and I will go swimming at an outdoor pool. We will go to my cousin’s house to play and ride bikes. Then I will invite my cousin to come, over to my house. On spring break I will have a great time! Cody Rinehart During spring break I will play outside. I will see my brother playing basketball. There will be fresh flowers smelling like perfume. I will hear pretty birds chirping. I will be laying on my deck V ' ^ reading a good book. I -t will have a lot of fun on spring break. Brittany Williams I am going to have the best spring break. We are going to Six Flags! After that I am going home to watch movies and go out to dinner. It’s going to be fun and cool! Ah, roller coaster, roller coaster... Michael Landrum The best spring break I could have would be to go over to Kerry’s house and have a party. Stephanie, Brittany, Kelly, Danielle, and Ashley would come. We could eat and smell popcorn and laugh. We will have a lot of fun. Chanel Williams _® CrossLink ^ ... Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls_Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net During spring break I mil listen to Backstreet Boys on my radio and I will go to my grandma’s house to do some spring cleaning on the whole house. I will also go to my cousin Jennifer’s house to play with her. My grandma and sister are going to clean the floors, windows and all the cobwebs. I will have a wonderful spring break. Danielle Riann Kirby The best spring break I could have would be laying in the backyard. My little sister will be jumping on me. I would smell the pretty roses and I could hear the music from the radio inside. I will have the best first day of spring break. Kelly Herrell The best spring break I could have would be to stay at home and have fun. Playing with my new rabbit and feeding it will be fun. Playing Reader Rabbit 1 and 2 with brother also will be fun. I will go swimming at m> uncle Steve’s. I will like the wind i gom^ through! my hair when I ani on the swing. Shaylee Seversoi} During spring break I will be restf ing on my back deckj I will read magar zines, and Junie B; Jones books. My moni will bring lemonade to me. The lemonade taste^ good. I will look at th^ clouds and see white, fluffy shades. Listening to Jessie^ Simpson sing, “Take Me Where You Are”, on my radio will be fun. During spring break I will be resting on my back deck. ! Ashley Howan) On spring break I will go to “Camp Spoil Me” which is at my nana and pop pop’s house. They live by the Chesapeake Bay. There I will go swimming. At the Chesapeake Bdy I wrill smell the salt water, and the fresh air. I will see my grandparents. I will hear birds, water moving rocks, and the water splashing. That is what I’m going to do this spring break. Stephanie Bridgeman On spring break I will have fun playing on the trampoline with my dad. My dad will take me down to the hunt club. That’s where you shoot gurts at targets and it is really fun. James Bobby Williams WCDS News BY LORI FERREIRA Admissions Coordinator • Wakefield Country Day School Headmaster Michael F. Vargo co-chaired the annual Symposium on the Americans 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 2000 $5,262,220 $673,391 $593,097 $518,531 $89,372 $178,669 $481,671 2001 $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 for high school educators in early April. The theme of this year’s program was “A Celebration of Culture.” Approximately fifty educators from the greater Washington area heard speakers on Latin American filrft, teaching resources available at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and “Aztec Manuscripts and Other Painted Books of Ancient Mexico”. After a brief history of the Tango, the group was entertained by the Tango Troupe of Washington, D.C. The symposium was co-founded by Mr. Michael Vargo and Mr. Marcos Poole eight years ago to provide resources and current information on curriculum fpr teaching students about Latin America. • Jesse Ferreira, a seventh grade student at Wakefield Country Day School, has been invited to attend an awafd ceremony at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, by the Johns Hopkins Center fpr Talented Youth. Mr. Ferreira is being honored for achieving a score which was higher than those of the average college bound senior on both the verbal and math portions of tjie SAT I in November 1999. The Center for Talented Youth encourages seventh and eighth grade students with high standardized test scores to take the SAT I in order to qualify for programs offered at universities throughout the United States and abroad. SAT I scores are typically used by colleges and universities to help determine eligibility for admission.

Teams organizing, Relay for Life set for May 19 and 20 BY MIKE MAHONEY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Organizers for the Year 2000 Rappahannock County Relay for Life announced that more than twenty teams . have already registered. The Relay, which takes place on May 19 and 20, is a fund raising event of the American Cancer Society, the nationwide, community-based, organization dedicated to eliminating cancer and suffering caused by cancer. Similar events take place in thousands of communities throughout spring and early summer. The Relay is organized around teams of ' up to fifteen people from businesses, churches, civic groups, and clubs, and families. Tbam members take turns walking or running the track and each team keeps a member on the track throughout the Relay. Each team tries to raise at least a thousand dollars by soliciting funds from friends, colleagues, and family or through such things as bake and/or yard sales, auctions, and dances. Since the money is raised in advance, everyone can enjoy the fun of the Relay itself. Music, food, team campsites, entertainment, contests, and camaraderie combine to create a slumber party full of family fun. A Relay for Life opens as cancer survivors walk, run, or wheelchair the first lap in celebration of their victory. Mrs. Ellen Joback, who is coordinating the Survivor’s Lap this year, encourages all county survivors to participate. Persons who want to participate or have questions about participation may contact her at 675-1657. The Relay also features a luminary ceremony, held after dark to honor survivors and to remember those who died because of cancer. The luminaries line the track and are a vivid reminder of cancer’s toll. Luminaries cost $5 each and purchase forms are available at the Rappahannock Library and the Commissioner of Revenue’s office as well as many of the county’s country stores and gas stations. Interested persons may also contact Ms Jennifer Manly at 635- 2016. Rappahannock County’s Relay last year won first place honors in the Mid-Atlantic region and seventh place honors in the entire country for most money raised on a per capita basis. Organizers believe that this year’s undertaking will be even better than last year’s, not only with respect to funds raised but also with respect to the enjoyment of participants. Mr. Ben Atkins, who is co- chairing the Relay this year with Ms Ester Settle, promises more music, more entertainment, warm pizzas, and earlier closing ceremonies. The Relay for Life is truly a community wide occasion and community help is needed to set up, conduct, and clean up after the event. Persons who want to help, or to participate, or to contribute money, or merely to get more information, are encouraged to contact Ben Atkins (635-2377) or Ester Settle (675-3252) or Mike Mahoney (6753446). Children’s theater production set BY CAROL LUCKING Rappahannock News Contributing Writer ■ A group of local home schooling children discovered a common interest in the folklore of the fairy world and turned their curiosity into a creative adventure in play writing last year. Monday evening, April 24 at 7, Ki Theater will come alive with their premiere performance of “The Spring that Wouldn’t Come”. Written by Paige and Jordan Lysaght and Tiana and Maia Lucking, the play is brief enough to hold the attention of a young audience, yet charming enough to capture the imagination of adults. As the winter fairies prepare to turn over the task of caring for the forest to the spring fairies, they discover that something is wrong. The signs of spring do not appear and they consult Mother Nature to help them solve the mystery. Of course, every play must have an evil witch, played by home schooling mother Heidi Eastham. But the clever fairies create a potion with Mother Nature’s help so that spring eventually arrives with great jubilation. All this creativity began by sharing playtime in the backyard, which happens to border the Shenandoah National Park, after lessons were over. A haven of wildflowers, mosses and sparkling streams tantalized their imaginations. They shared their favorite fairy web sites via e-mail communications. They spent time using moss, sticks and rocks to create shelters for the woodland creatures they couldn’t see, left notes for them, and made garlands and wreaths out of fall leaves, flowers, and Building Report The Rappahannock County Building Office reports for the, period running Feb. 22 through March 21 the following permits were issued: For the month, the office issued three new home per'mits, five additions/remodel/ 'renovation and two new v ‘ ■ shed/bam/garage permits. ■ Miscellaneous permits included: three deck permits, one vinyl siding permit, one ’shingle replacement permit ' and eight renewal permits. The Building Office also reviewed seven sets of plans; had 162 scheduled inspec. tions; eight walk-in consulta* tions and seven scheduled consultations. The year to date totals are: six new home construction, ' zero commercial buildings for ‘‘1999, nine new home construction, one commercial building for the year 2000. ' * The above information was ' provided by R.V. Burke, ‘Building Official, CPCA f<y Rappahannock County. * vines. They sang songs as they played and had picnics by the river. The children found a special kinship with Donna Lapre who works with Nature in a way that invoked more enthusiasm in the children to explore a six week art class with her that revolved around their common interest. From there, characters began emerging and the girls decided they wanted to continue meeting to create a play. They called their weekly group meeting “The Woodland Fairies”. They took pleasure in creating each scene, line by line, while home schooling mother Carol Lucking assisted them by typing the script on the computer. Rosalie Lysaght joined in to co-direct the production this winter, as it came time to begin rehearsals. The writers of the play cast themselves in the roles of the fairies and opened up the other parts to other Rappahannock home schoolers to join in the fun. Isabell Eastham is delightful as Dressy Daffodil while her brother chose the part of the growling bear along with Patrick Lysaght. Harper and Lucy Van Ness hop on stage looking for some fresh green grass to nibble while Mama rabbit, played by Brenda Van Ness, has a run in with Bossy Bluebell. Mother Nature is played by Rachel Harrison. Her sister, Jenny, narrates and plays the gnome. Technical volunteers were of great assistance creating the lighting and simple scenery, enhancing even further the dramatic effects of a real stage performance. Home schooling mother Mary Wagoner created the lighting details with her three little ones in tow, and with the gracious assistance of Betsy Toth, set up the lighting cues for Arlen Sherwood, who will run the lights during the performance. Father Rob Sherwood acted as production assistant while younger son, Keenan, joins other home schooling students Windham Lucking, Sean Mullan and Oliver Brass as prop crew. Lyt Wood’s musical talents add magic and delight to the play as he sets the mood with recorder and hammered dulcimer during interludes. He also accompanies the children as they sing songs that were composed with Carol Lucking as part of the play writing experience. There is no set fee for this performance so that community members can feel welcome to bring their families. Donations of any amount will be accepted at the door so that costs of the production and rental of the theater can be recovered. It is hoped that yearly children’s productions can continue in Rappahannock, through the schools, churches and community groups, keeping opportunities for creative expression flourishing. Jack Raines attends ASCD conference in New Orleans a* Jack Raines Jr. Principal of Rappahannock County High School has recently attended the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference in New Orleans, La. Mr. Raines was invited to introduce and participate in the Saturday afternoon presentation by Dr. Harry Wong, renowned teacher trainer and professional development expert from San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Raines began his association with Dr. Wong in the fall of 1997. Raines used Dr. Wong’s video series “The Effective Teacher” and his book, “The First Days of School” as part of teacher workshops at the beginning of the 1997 school year. Dr. Wong and his wife and co-author, Rosemay, visited the school that fall and a friendship developed. Mr. Raines was invited to attend a Leadership Conference with the Wong’s for Principals and Educators of Urban Schools in Atlanta prior to the ASCD Conference to present how he used the series and continues to use the “The Effective Teacher” as ongoing L t-iM. J Jack Raines in services and continuing education for the faculty. The presentation at the ASCD Conference was “There Is Only One Way to Improve Student Achievement”. Over 14,000 educators attended this conference. Liz Purcell, eighth grade math teacher at Rappahannock also attended the ASCD annual conference. Mr. Raines has been prin cipal at Rappahannock County High School since 1995 and joined the school system in 1994 as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director. He and His wife, Leona, live in McGaheysville..’' Mrs. Raines is a registered nurse and is a prenatal educator with the Harrisonburg OB/GYN Associates, PC in Harrisonburg. They have two children, Jacalyn R. McCutchen who also chooses education as a profession but is currently devoting full time to a nine month old daughter, Kennedy. She and her husband, Timothy J.* McCutchen reside in Harrisonburg. Their son, Diron C. Raines and his wife Barbara, resides in Atlanta, Ga., where he is a Technical Representative with C.K. Witco and she is a second grade teacher. Mr. Raines states, “Quality education of our children has always been very important to me. The uniqueness of Rappahannock County High School is that I know each student individually as well as a majority of the parents and can respond to the individual needs of the students.” Theft investigation underway The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a small, antique silver box from a Washington antique store on Saturday, April 8. According to the report filed by the investigating officer, Lt. David Solesbee, the theft — described as a shoplifting — occurred sometime between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. According to the complainant, the missing box, valued at $325, was of British origin, and measured 1-inch by 2-inches. The box is made of Sterling silver, with dark blue satin cloth lining the inside. A store employee had shown the box to a customer earlier in the day, and returned it to its display. Later, it was discovered missing and the Sheriff’s Office called on April 10. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office at (540) 675-3331. Garden Club to offer scholarship• The Rappahannock County Garden Club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four year college or university. $1,000 will be given the first year and $500 in the spring Cleanup Jenkins Tree Service m • Fully Insured & Landscaping Bonded Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying • Lot Clearing • Cleanup Free Estimates • We Service All MD & VA C.R. Jenkins PO Box 331 540-987-9048 Sperryville, VA 22740 gMountgtr. Growers of 200 azalea, 50 hosta & daylily varieties Peak bloom this weekend! 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To all FODDERSTACK 10-K Race Sponsors A grateful thank you to all of the following generous sponsors of the 22nd Annual Fodderstack 10-K Race: The Inn at Little Washington Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Roy Wheeler Realty Warrenton Douglas K. Baumgardner Real fctate III ; Rappahannc Finds Rrfe's PlaQBt Fjwrlea BM 6> Ybung, R^llfor Sunnyside Farmwr ■ Aaron’Mountain: Carl.G Barbara Romr^y EileensM Day, Realtd^ * ^FCSfBank ■Rappahannock National - I Mount^iside Market ©&B Service Center,. ■: & Anjldfee Table* « ■ % ' ir ■ , Bewmy Box «#5t ■ '/ r^faflc c#the |fowa Harris Hollow F|d|f« Fruit"; i ' Company W1 ' ’ Oasis CD & Cassette ^ fdith: Mountain ^oiQpaay (t s Amy Sloane-Tifctbfrs, Realtor? L,- -The Beer's Agency »* Jedh Lilian^, Realtor Levick Construction Blue Ridge Technologies Middleton Inn ~ Four and Twenty Blackbirds Country Cafe John M, Baumgardner Dwight Matthews, AIA Moose HHt Enterprises Flint HiHPublic House Southern Grace :VrSharon G. 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Essay contest - winning essays This past week judges reached their final decision on the essay contest, Thinking About Rappahannock: Today and Tomorrow. There were two age groups: one for 18 and over and one for under 18. Barbara Sherwood of Washington won the $500 prize for the over 18 category and Steven Clark, age 16 won the $400. A total of 142 responses were received. The contest was made possible by Rappahannock National Bank, Trash Free Rappahannock, Hampton Foundation and Rappahannock News. A copy of the winning essays are printed to the right. Judges for the contest were: Mrs. Linda Dietel, Piedmont District Supervisor Pete Estes and Retired Judge R.V. Snead. Under 18 When my family first moved to Rappahannock County from heavily developed Reston in the late 1980’s, I knew right away that this new area of rolling hills, misty mountains, and verdant forests was different from anything I’d ever seen before. Because I was only six or seven at the time, I can’t remember what my exact initial reaction was, but I can recall the tingle of excitement that my older brother and I felt as we surveyed our new empire. Here were acres of dense woods to explore and play hide and seek in, tall and sturdy trees in which to build forts, and a river which was undoubtedly full of crayfish to be caught during lazy summer afternoons. It was quite a shock to move from the honking supermarkets and shopping centers of Reston to the quiet tranquility of Rappahannock’s farms. The county seemed to be a refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern life, an island around which on both sides passed the flow of troubles and concerns. However, this is not to say that Rappahannock is antiquated or that it’s citizens are backward. In fact, I soon learned that Rappahannock possesses and all-star cast of teachers, artists, and all around great people, such as: Lois Manookian, who patiently taught me art for several years; wonderfully creative and active artists Laurie Marshall and her husband Rex Slack; talented teachers such as Brion Patterson and Vicki Eastham; the wise and kind Scout Leader Paul Nichols who will be remembered fondly for years to come; and many others I cannot Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 40G 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 TpTnuWfflfiwiTi cify? maWmMl rvices Since 1975 name here. As I grew up, I took for granted various customs and quirks of Rappahannock society that other parts of the world would probably find odd or quaint. For instance, the famous Rappahannock Wave: the habit of giving a wave and a smile to fellow citizens as you pass them on the road, even if you don’t know them. This act demonstrates the friendly atmosphere of Rappahannock, which is so sadly lacking in other regions. Occasionally, our visiting relatives have remarked with puzzled expressions, “Some man that I don’t even know just waved to me on the road.” It was only later, after I started going to school in Charlottesville, that I realized just how remarkable Rappahannock is in so many ways. When I told my Korean roommate, who is from the Over 18 Rappahannock County, what a blessing to have been born here, to have lived one’s life here, or to have lived part of one’s life here. It is a blessing to live among mountains and farmland, wild and domestic animals, acres of woodland, rivers and streams. It is a blessing to live in a community, to even know and feel community in the 21st century. My husband and I moved to Rappahannock in 1987 with our two year old son, Arlen, from the close quarters of a beach community in Southern California. We wanted space more than anything, and privacy. Finding our home close to the end of Smedley Hollow was a memorable day. My vision was clear: I was looking for a simple farmhouse with a view. When we heard there was a house that had just “gone on the market” on five acres with a spring, my heart knew this was the place. As we drove down five miles of hollow roads, the further we got from the two lane highway, the stronger grew our feeling of certainty. When we saw the old house on the hill from the driveway, our mind was made up. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, our five acres has become a source of great **.£■. m i \f| a ■ BONNIE JEAN* EASTER ORESSES W% irptlhi ^ ni/tilkirA irt iirtaA anrl linan lil/o retty a& a picture m linen and Imen-like dresses;* ;\ accented with lace and ribbon rosettes. 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ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:10-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 1^-8 over-crowed capitol city of Seoul, that my home county didn’t have a single McDonald’s, he was amazed. For weeks afterward, he jokingly called me a redneck, and I had to struggle to convince him that I wasn’t from somewhere out in the sticks. As far as what the county leadership should do to preserve the quality of county life, I think they already are doing a great job. They should continue to improve the educational facilities and support various academic programs which would help motivate students to succeed. I believe we should continue to oppose the installment of structures which would detract from the natural beauty of Rappahannock, such as telecommunication towers, but I also think that we should try to bring the latest technologies into the classrooms. wealth for us. This is where two more of our sons, Devin and Keenan were bom. They know where they were born. These fields and woods are where they are climbing, running, planting seeds, building forts, and having a childhood and adolescence that is a treasure. They have also been able to learn of the wild: the snake, the bear, the deer, the fox, the falcon, the hawk, the owl...the list can surely go on, so plentiful is the wildlife that share our county. Rappahannock has offered our family the quiet and privacy to live our lives and the community of friends and fellow “Rappahannockers” to share the joys and inevitable difficulties of life. Rappahannock County supports a community of farmers, both traditional and organic, businesses, active local government, visual arts, music, and theatre, writers and healthy churches. And yet it is the farmers of Rappahannock’s past who we must acknowledge for the rural spaces that envelop us. Without the continuation of their livelihood, the land we weave in and out of in a day’s drive wouldn’t exist. The county is graced by the quiet, aged mountains. These mountains are a presence wherever one finds oneself in the county. They hold an energy that is like a balm to our rapidly changing lives. Their broad, rolling majesty is almost unbroken visually, giving the illusion of a seamless embrace, as a friend who lays their arm over our shoulder. Awareness of what makes Rappahannock the special place it is will preserve it. Our leaders must recognize the greed that is the root of developers’ intentions to sell Rappahannock as a product. Our leaders have a great responsibility to be vigilant and protect this living quality that is so attractive and nec Sadly, I spend less and les$ time in Rappahannock, but I feel privileged to have lived here and been surrounded bj} the things which make this county great: its historical heritage, its preservation of natural beauty, and the friend^ ly locals. I feel that no matter where I go, I will always hav4 with me a scrapbook of memo* ries from Rappahannock: the fountain in front of The Inni the stoplight in Sperryville’$ Appetite Repair Shop, Old Hollow, Massie’s Corner, th£ Fodderstack, The Cafe in Little Washington, even Mrs* Foster’s fifth grade classroonj at RCES. | I would like to sincerely thank the county of Rappahannock and all of the people who live here for giving me these memories. , Steven Clarlf Washington essary to the human spirit and not allow it to become a matejrial commodity. We also have vigilant groups such as RLEP and PE(J to help keep us aware of lurking dangers that approach our county borders. Those of us focused on raising a family fir other adventures are grateful for their efforts. Placing land in a conservation easement Is a wonderful and generous way to protect much of Rappahannock. Even our realtors have a chance not to “sell” Rappahannock. I remember a new neighbor of a friend commenting, “You live out here all the time? Can’t you wait till they develop this and you get some company?” Let the buyer beware, as they say. Our community meetings with our supervisors are a well spring of well intentioned communication. The willingness of so many to be involved in the forming of our county and its schools, as it ventures into the 21st century is going to be the key that keeps our leaders aware of our voice. The quality we feel when we enter Rappahannock has the human family at its core. There is a strong root of independence here and it is balanced with the daily acknowledgment of the joy found in a small community. We are the caretakers of this county now. To paraphrase a quote I came upon recently, “when much is given, much is expected”. We have a responsibility to deeply feel what has been handed down through many families, and through many hands. Paying close attentidn to what we have been given; the vision of our future and the wisdom to bring it forth will grow. Our children deserve to share their love of this county with their children, without disappointment. Barbara Sherwood Washington Hours: Open Mon. thru Thurs. 9:30 to 6 pm; Frl. 9:30 to 8 pm; Sat. 9:30 to 5 pm 7 S. Loudoun St. Mali, Old Town Winchester (540) 687-5600 wllkinsshoe.com 1-888-737-5967 _ GENERAL 01 Visit & Shop Virginia’s Largest Family Shoe Store! 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Workshop begins June 16 An intensive two-weekend workshop on writing your life story is being offered in Washington, by Julie Portman, an Obie award winning playwright, teacher * and performing artist. The workshop is scheduled Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday on June 16, 17, 18 and June 23, 24 and 25. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. No prior writing ' experience is necessary. “The course will help you to see and take advantage of the themes that run through your life,” says Portman. “By working with ' autobiography and memoir in a supportive community , of people, you will be able to gather your life experiences under your feet and continue walking forward with greater clarity, courage and joy. Autobiography is not so much about the past but about how the past informs and prepares you to create the future. Both experienced and beginning writers enjoy the same sense of discovery in these sessions. The inspiration of hearing other people’s stories and sharing your own stories at each session reinforces each person’s individual style and voice. These repeated opportunities to share stories and get supportive feedback certainly stimulate each person’s ability to remember, imagine and write stories. When the workshop ends, participants can expect to have completed a body of autobiographical stories and have the skills and tools to continue writing on their own.” Julie Portman is the author of three plays based on the lives of members of her family. She has just opened a new play, Three Roses, which will tour nationally. Participants in “Creating Your Autobio-graphy” register for both weekends. The cost is $380. For information or to register, please call or write to Julie Portman at Ki Theatre: P.O. Box 203, Washington, Va. 22747, at 987-3164; email: julie@kitheatre.com. Reunion and reflection: local wwn veteran heads to China Returning for the first time since the 1940’s Lt. Col. Robert Miko of Washington will rendezvous in Kunming, China with over 300 American veterans and their Chinese allies for a time of reunion and reflection on their past experiences in the China-BurmaIndia theatre during World War II. In this not-for-profit, nonpolitical event hosted by the Beijing Aviators Association, Sino-American World War II veterans will converge on Kunming, China April 24, where they will commence their reunion with a memorial ceremony at the Hump Flying Monument. The monument was built 'in 1993 to commemorate the massive and dangerous airlift that supplied American and Chinese forces with over 650,000 tons of ammunition, guns, medical supplies and .food as they waged war against Japanese forces. Also, a school in Kunming will be dedicated as a living monument to the Hump Airlift in China. This bilingual school is a tie between generations of U.S. and Chinese Humpsters. Descendants of U. S. Humpsters are invited to volunteer as English teachers and a few excellent students will go to the United States for further English education. Following the memorial ceremony, reunion participants will have an opportunity to participate in a Nostalgic Hump flight that will carry them over the same terrain that they passed over some 50 years prior. The hair raising 500 mile airlift route from bases in Assam, India to Kunming, China passed over some of the most inhospitable terrain in the world including headhunter infested jungles and 470 snow covered mountain peaks in excess of 13,000 feet. The area, known as “The Hump”, ultimately claimed over 1,000 airplanes and 600 lives during the three year airlift operation. Scholarships available Each year the Culpeper J?oil & 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 Rappahannock Counties. ■ Z Individuals should apply „who are interested in an area t>f study that supports soil and •water conservation, natural 5*esource management, environmental science, or similar -related field. Z Scholarships will be awarded with a priority given to graduating high school 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. A MUSICAL EPIC IN MINIATURE in mm in it i it nwnwimiriMirwiiW— minar Civil War musical resonates at Ford’s Theatre... a haunting glimpse of history." " - Tin' Wtixhmgton ft#l $20 All tickets on Easter.Sunday! Now Playing Thkoogh Johc! call 703.218.6500 wwwfordslheatreorg S11 UrA $»«*. N W Wmltm^on. DC 20004 This production is mods posttMs by s sonorous tram front Non of NotworSs A —.Ford’s Tneatre SPORTS J.V. softball crushes Rams BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The J.V. Girls Softball team traveled to Strasburg last Tuesday. On a night, that was very damp and rainy, the Panthers were wondering if they would even get the game in. Rapp scored two first inning runs to take the early lead. The Rams could only answer back with one. In the second inning, the Panthers bats came alive, scoring six runs on six hits. Rapp would never look back and continued their hitting attack, outscoring the Rams and winning the game 24-9. Brittany Thornhill and Laura Kreyling continue to pitch extremely well for the Panthers, allowing only five hits between the two of them. “We played really well, we did make a few errors, but the way it was raining I can understand why we made them,” said Coach Jenkins. Rapp continues to hit the ball very well, belting out 15 hits. Danielle Heiserman, Eva Mills, Brittany Thornhill, Allyson Dodson, Molly Burke and Ashleigh Burke had big hits for the team. Ryisha Cook made an outstanding catch in center field i n g rain, to stop Strasburg from scoring in the late innings. The next home game for the Panther is on Thursday against Madison. Softball loses two \ BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Varsity Softball team hosted the Strasburg Rams, on Tuesday. Rachael Sharp took the mound for the Panthers striking out four and walking four in five innings. Kelly Atkins came on in the sixth to finish the game for the Panthers. Rapp out hit the Rams, 10-6, but they also committed ten errors. Strasburg won the game 11-4. Rachael had two hits, Austin BoufTord and Crystal Grigsby had three, Kate Wilson and Amy Clinedinst contributed with one. Coach Payne said, “We couldn’t make the routine plays, and our pitching struggled against the Rams.” The team traveled to Brentsville on Friday. Rachael Sharp again took the mound, striking out 11 and giving up two hits and walking only one. The Panthers had one bad inning and it cost them the game, Brentsville 4- Rapp 1. “We played really well, we just had that one bad inning,” said Coach Payne. Sonya Anderson had two hits, while Dana Caldwell and Jessica Nawrocki, had one apiece. The Panthers’ next home game is April 24 against Clarke County. Rapp beats Strasburg BY PAUL PARATORE RCHS Boys Varsity Soccer Coach On April 11 Rapp played Strasburg and the first half of the game was give and go and ended with neither team scoring. Rapp turned it on in the second half with a quick goal by Frank Paratore, followed by two more from Ralph Pace with help from senior Steven Torrance. Rapp defense was strong and held Strasburg to no goals. Final score: Rapp 3, Strasburg 0. On April 14 Rapp met Brentsville. This was another great effort by our Rappahannock boys soccer team. A great cross from Josh DeMarr gave freshman Mike Fairbrother his first goal of the season. Ralph Pace followed with another goal to tie the game at 2-2. A strong defense led by sophomore goalie Nathan Clark held off the Tigers and the game ended with two goals each. The Rapp boys are undefeated with a 2-0-2 district record. Girls soccer loses The Girls Soccer team played the Brentsville Tigers on Friday night. Both teams played extremely well. Brentsville came out on top 2-1. Rapps goal was scored by Adrianne Moore. 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-&appaf)annocfe J^etosi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Carl Ebom, Staff Photographer 4Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2000 Our View Volunteerism The month of April is National Volunteer Month and residents of the county deserve special recognition. In the editorial platform of the Rappahannock News we use several bedrock issues to be of special importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and one of these statements read: Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent community, will be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of the strong timber and fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. Rappahannock County is blessed with many volunteers serving in various capacities. Just this past Saturday, the Rappahannock Recreational Facilities Authority organized the 22nd annual Fodderstack classic race. This successful race was the combination of many efforts from county residents, but we extend special thanks to Jean Lillard for hours of dedication and work to this event. John McCarthy rounded the event out with an excellent, well organized awards ceremony. The sponsor of the race, The Inn is always gracious in going beyond the call of duty to sponsor events such as this one. Later in the day, the annual Rappahannock Pageant was held at RCES, again the efforts of volunteers and the Sperryville Rescue Squad. In between the threat of rains on Saturday, the Rappahannock Trash Free efforts were supervised by Buck Payne. Volunteers from many organizations within Rappahannock work countless hours to encourage strong community efforts. School officials, churches, civic organizations, as well as the Retired Senior Citizen programs under the direction of Jeanne McNear all give countless hours. We encourage you to thank a volunteer today, this week or this month for their efforts and most of all we applaud each of you for a job well done, even though many organizations and individuals were not named in this column. A special thanks to each and everyone! Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Buck Payne Over the past several weekends Trash Free Rappahannock efforts have been evident. This past weekend, workers concentrated on the F.T. Valley/Route 231 area. This photograph was taken the previous weekend when workers cleaned the Mt. Lebanon Church road area. Letters Hazel Zinn-Day, heartbeat of 4-H Recently there was an article on the front page of the country section of the paper describing the fanfare of the 4-H Talent Show. The children performed with precision of instruments, sang with elegance and dramatic and styles, danced energetically, displayed creativity and just had an all around grand time showing off their special talents and encouraging one another with loud cheers and whistles. They worked very hard toward that one four minute performance to win a blue ribbon. But during all the noise and shuffle there was one person who kept the ball rolling. She is the one who encouraged the Drama Club to get the word out to be involved in the talent show. She helped with setting the standard for the show’s acts to make sure they were 4-H appropriate and then produced the brochure. She provided materials for the Drama Club to make colorful posters and gave the children the opportunity to be as creative as they wanted to be with their artwork. She had the children design the covers for the Talent Show and the Drama Club play programs and then made sure they were run off correctly the day before the event. She arranged for the judges to be there and worked with them to make sure they were comfortable, could hear all the music and could see a complete performance. Then she sat in the front row and took pictures of all the acts, all the while making sure they all got to the stage in an orderly fashion. She has taught us all how to allow children to be children, giving them projects and opportunities. She is not afraid to hand a kid a video camera and tell them to go shoot something worthwhile and then steps back to allow them to create. She keeps them focused on learning to be constructive while they are all having a blast. She gives up a weekend with her family to take teenagers off to some crazy place to ride inner tubes down a hill in the snow so that their club can have a special time together. This person is always looking ahead searching for new ideas and better ways to do things. She is much of the reason all of our children go to a great 4-H camp every summer and that our teenagers have learned that little kids are o.k. She maintains a childlike behavior of her own in keeping with the ones she guides and directs. In fact, she is probably having a better time than anyone. Her name is Hazel Zinn-Day and she is the heartbeat of 4H in Rappahannock. Hazel approached me several years ago and asked me what I thought of starting a 4-H Drama Club and whether or not I would like to be a volunteer leader. It was just after the first 4H sponsored Talent Show and she was interested in getting a drama club started after she realized that there were many talented children in our area that might want to be involved. I went to that first meeting, along with Mary Waggoner, and suddenly the two of us drove away from the 4-H Extension Office realizing that we had just started a new club. Hazel is like that. She gets you involved, but then she keeps you involved with her energy, her enthusiasm and her never ending willingness to make sure that you are getting all the support you need. Thanks, Hazel, for all you do and for challenging all of us to keep our selves and our children involved in a positive and . creative atmosphere. This Talent Show was a good one, that is for sure. But it never would have been the success it was without your help. For all that you do, God bless you! Evelyn Oyster Castleton See more Letters, Page A7 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO April 20, 1950 According to the county census report of Saturday, submitted this week by Crew Leader Charles B. Wood of Flint Hill, about one-half of the census enumerations for the county has been completed. There is a total to date of 3,584 people enumerated, 981 dwellings and 392 farms. In response to requests from teachers, the school board in a meeting last night in the courthouse in Washington agreed to the changed teacher salary schedule as set up by the state salary fund. This new salary schedule places certificates and years of experience (up to six years) at $1800 and $2000. John R. DeBergh was the purchaser of the tract of lajpd-kfiown as the W.G. Wood “Harris HfllleW'Place” which was sold at auction on April 15. This land contains 161 acres and adjoins the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth DeBergh and is located about five miles northwest of Washington. Sam Miller, the great-great-great-grandfather of Mr. DeBergh was one of the previous owners of this tract of land. A large fire was being fought all afternoon in the Ben Venue neighborhood. A 40-mile hour wind was whipping the flames but toward night it was beginning to look like to firefighters would win. The ladies of the auxiliary to the fire company at Washington got to work about supper time last evening and sent 200 sandwiches and seven gallons of coffee to the men who had been fighting fire all afternoon in the Ben Venue neighborhood. 25 YEARS AGO April 24, 1975 The 50’s were celebrated last week at Rappahannock County High School and among the activities was a dance in the parking lot. In a lead photo, Waldron O’Connor, an instructor, gives Kathy Dwyer a whirl. Mrs. T.J. Pillar of Sperryville and Mrs. Charles Albright of Washington will demonstrate spinning at the fourth annual Wool Fair at Chester Farms in Gordonsville on May 2. The fair continues through the 4th with many exhibits, including shearing, carding, spinning, knitting, and all phases of the wool trade. Cub Scouts did their part Saturday during clean-up of the countryside. The group which harvested a good crop of cans, bottles and even a discarded suitcase included Kevin Harrison, Bobby Baines, Marc Streagle, Eric Bear, Gary James and Richey Eastham. Offerings at Panorama Realty in Sperryville included: a one bedroom frame home at Castleton on one-half acre and three outbuildings for $12,000; Also: 175 years of history are behind this three bedroom stucco home centrally located in Washington. The house features four fireplaces, one and one-half baths, living and dining rooms, kitchen and basement for only $55,600. 10 YEARS AGO April 19, 1990 Students that recently participated in the regional Technology students of American competition held March 24 at Marshall Junior High School include Steven Jefferies, Doug Kilpatrick, Joey Dunagan, Jeremy Tole, Leroy North, Toby Waterbury, Liz Oliver, Josh Swatman and Tucker Rogers. Rappahannock County High School students took home over 25 awards. The Rappahannock County library has launched an unprecedented county-wide fund drive to raise the $500,000 it needs to construct its new building. Letters were sent last month to 2,200 property owners asking for tax-deductible contributions to the building fund, according to finance committee member James P. Jamieson. The letters include a pledge card, he added, and contributions can be spread out for as long as three years on a payment plan tailored to each individual’s’ desired ability to pay. * — COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo trom On The Morning Side of the Blue Ridge OUT-OFTHE-ATTIC: The congregation from Mt. Lebanon watched from the banks of the river at the Butler Farm as their fellow parishoners were baptized.

Letters Up against the system Through these United States we find that every act works around a system. System felates to a set of facts, etc.., these can be classified or arranged in a regular, orderly form so as to show a logical plan linking the various parts. An established way of doing something. . Above is some of the many meanings of the Word system. • I find that trying to work through this system in Rappahannock County is not found anywhere in the meaning of the word. I did not want to be put in the position in which I have found myself. But the air must be cleared. When the Moore water issue first came into play, our Supervisor Mr. Ron Frazier and our Planning Commission representative Mr. Raymond Brown were immediately met with a full discussion and details were given concerning the water system. Our representatives were asked to discuss this issue with both boards. This was a normal and proper way of doing business, go through your representatives. After more than one month had passed a follow-up letter was written on what, if any progress has been made on the water issue. Well this got a lot of attention, but no answer or response to anything was received. The next thing was the listing in the Rappahannock News of a meeting concerning the water issue. This is the way the system works here. The system worked real well for the special interest groups, who showed up in force and inflating every statement that was said. This water issue was not about what I wanted or any interest I have in it. Mr. Moore, the owner of the water system was as shocked as anyone could be. Mr. Moore was only asking if the county had any interest in the water system. Instead he was attacked from all sides. Even the supervisors made harsh state merits toward Mr. Moore in an unprofessional manner. Mr. Robert Anderson compared the bad water to a rear of a Trojan horse, this is as bad as it can get from people whom are suppose to represent our citizens. Professional people shouldn’t act in this manner under any circumstances. I inquired, and our county officials seemed unconcerned whether the process was executed properly, or not. These are the facts concerning my interests toward the WildWood water issue, but I also have concerns about water problems that we have right in Amissville. The last few years our various businesses and homeowners have had to turn to other sources for water. Some of these could very well be in violation of Health Department codes. Let’s focus on a real issue that is here now, major water problems. Furthermore I have been accused of wanting all sorts of development in Amissville. I’ve been accused of wanting a FairOaks Mall on U.S. 211! I cannot believe some of the things people will say just to get the attention of others. I and many others would like to see some conveniences for the elderly that might prolong their lives. Any possible local services, (and I realize it won’t be tomorrow) could be projected in a ten to twelve year plan. Special interests will have everyone believe tomorrow as one travel the roads, it will be a FairOaks Mall. This is a way of getting everyone excited about nothing. I will not be accused of just anything people want to say about me, or allow this type of bashing to continue against me. The very next time my name is mentioned on what I said or what I’m for, without my saying the same, I will consider legal recourse against that party. Donald Brown Amissville Information on land rights I can see where we, as landowners, are headed in the future. As for really owning land, you and I will not! As the special interest and the many codes are imposed on our land, one will 'not be allowed to do anything at all with your so-called land. This is land that good, hard working people have invested in for the future, hoping, by selling a portion of it, to continue their normal lives. This is about people living today, and what will make their lives more productive. This is about land rights. We as people have the right to use our land as needed. Special interest groups, new neighbors, or even county codes should allow this, not dictate unreasonable demands. I am willing at this point in my life in an effort to save my land rights, to invite some big news groups to expose what is really happening in our county. I’m willing also to start legal protest that will get the attention of the concerned citizens of what is about to happen to their most prized possession, their land. I really don’t care what another person does with his or her land, that’s their land right, and if I’m not the owner I have no business interfering. Interfering causes a conflict, a clash, where someone else controls your life. Do we really think people will continue to pay high taxes on land when the tax rate and land value are equal? Large land owners could conceivable, in five years, pay in taxes their total land value! Then who really owns the property? And if strict controls are also imposed, what good is it anyway? Remember the Depression? If people can’t afford to pay the taxes, where will we be?: Think, Think, Think, please Donald Brown Amissville In support of Hearthstone l I am writing in response to all the controversy about the expansion of Hearthstone. First I want to say that I am an undergraduate student at George Mason University and I grew up in Rappahannock. I thank God that I have had the opportunity to further my education unlike some people in the United States •or the world. I am a supporter of Hearthstone and of every school that gives a child a chance to ! learn and a chance to advance in life. I think ; that some of the citizens of Rappahannock are ! making the expansion situation about the ; Maazels, and not the school and children and, • which is what it should be about, the children. There are so many children in the world who have never had a opportunity to ever attend ! school and it seems to me that you want to ; deprive children in this community and the surrounding communities of this opportunity. I think that Rappahannock and the people •in this community need to look at the big picture. It is the year 2000. The world’s population continues to grow at a rapid rate. It is evident that whether you or I like it or not every community in the United States will have to expand to support this ever growing population and that includes Rappahannock. I feel people who are against the expansion of the school and it’s location, might as well say that they are against the school as a whole. Why does it matter where the school is located, it is educating the future of this county and this country. If it a question of inadequate roads or safety and whether we want to put a child’s life in danger by traveling these roads twice a day-the Rappahannock County School buses travel those same roads twice a day. Why is it all right for them to travel the roads but not Hearthstone? I write this letter in support of Hearthstone as a school, for the children who attend this school, the teachers at the school, for the future of education and not for the Maazels. I think that it is evident that people need to put their priorities in order. Does it really matter that the person who supports this school is a rich landowner? Is it really about safety, the environment or traffic? In reality safety, the environment, and traffic can be brought to some kind of compromise. We have to think about the future and that future is our children. Hope Dunn Sperryville Judging a privilege It was a privilege and a treat to have the opportunity to read all the essays . .about “Rappahannock Today *and Tomorrow.” But it was :«not easy to be limited to -jdioosing only two prize winders, and all three judges * gtrnnd that the difficult part *'»f our job. Entries came from eight ‘"year olds to a 74 year old and •each one spoke of the beauty ;»of this special place. Thank -Tyou to all the children and ** Sdults who took the time and j the thought to put their sense ► -of the special blessing it is to Tntive in Rappahannock into '"words. Congratulations to each of you. Z- Linda Dietel >: Flint Hill Baldwin | praised I' I/iew writers have Wayne • J/ Baldwin’s ability to present a sense of nostalgia. Eugene M. Scheel ‘ Waterford Loudoun County Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). The fire hall crowd faces the future By JAMES P. GANNON Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Something rather remarkable happened last Friday night at the Amissville Fire Hall, and it will be some time, perhaps years, even, before it is clear whether it was one of those comers that history takes when it turns on a new course. A very large crowd of people, the best estimate is about 150, jammed into the fire hall to begin a dialog on the future of Rappahannock County. Now in some places, 150 people isn’t a lot, but in this county of 7,500 souls, it is fully two percent of the total population. Someone calculated that a proportional turnout in Fairfax County would produce a meeting of about 16,000 people, larger than any available meeting place. The topic under discussion was the threat that urban sprawl soon would be spilling into our uncongested, scenic county. Judging by the level of concern displayed by the turnout, you might think that the barbarians are at the very gates of the county now, and in a sense, they are. The galloping horde from Northern Virginia that is laying waste to Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier and other nearby counties like a veritable band of Visigoths is certainly sniffing around the edges of Rappahannock County, and may soon be smelling money and profits in development here. Some of our own citizens seem to be catching the scent, too. Friday night’s meeting was no more than an opening of a community conversation that needs to be sustained over the weeks and months ahead. Meeting the challenge posed by the economic and cultural forces of rapid development is a dauntingly complex task. As land use consultant Ed Risse, one of the speakers, noted, it is not rocket science, it is much more complicated than rocket science. None of our neighbor counties has done especially well in dealing with this challenge, so who are we to think that we could deal with it any more effectively? The optimistic answer to that question is that Rappahannock County has a lot of things going for it that suggest we have a chance to shape a better future than many of our neighbors have. One thing we have is a newly activated sense of concern, if not downright alarm. That’s a start. Many people here perceive the threat of sprawl as real, and, judging by the tenor of last Friday’s meeting, most of them vigorously oppose large scale development and growth in this county. Another thing we have going for us is that it is not too late to act, as it is in so many neighboring counties; we have not let the development crowd take over here yet. A third favorable factor is our history, including the far sighted leadership of those who shaped zoning regulations a generation ago that have kept the county relatively unspoiled so far. But the meeting made clear that the smart moves of the past, including 25 acre minimum zoning in agricultural districts, will not be enough to withstand the economic forces on the horizon now. It’s clear that we have to rethink the future, and shape a county plan Opinion and county regulations that will permit some sort of outlet for managed growth, like a safety valve on a pressure cooker, or the lid will blow off our pretty little pot. That is a hard proposition for many Rappahannock people to swallow. And it should not be swallowed without a good deal of debate and deliberation. There are a lot of important questions that need to be thrashed out in public forums like last Friday night’s meeting. Is a no growth policy sustainable in the 21st Century? If not, why not? If we are going to allow some managed growth, how much and where? How do we draw the boundaries and write the regulations that would permit some new housing and commercial development in designated areas while preserving our open spaces, our agricultural economy, and the scenic beauty and sense of history that draw tourists here? These are the kinds of questions that need continuing discussion in the months ahead. Last Friday’s meeting hardly attempted to provide answers, but at least it suggested some of the right questions, and that is an important start. What’s critical now is that the community dialog continues and expands to more participants. It was a disappointment that the men who wield the political decision making power in this county, the Board of Supervisors, were largely absent from this community discussion. We need them to hear what citizens are saying on these crucial issues. Fortunately, several members of the County Planning Commission attended the event and listened carefully. The Planning Commission is reviewing the current state and future prospects of our several villages now, and is interested in hearing from citizens on their hopes and fears for the years ahead. Now is the time for the people of Amissville and Sperryville and Flint Hill and our other communities to make their voices heard. Now is the time, too, for citizens to get involved in the various community organizations that will influence the shape of Rappahannock County’s future. People in Amissville are lucky to have a vital new forum, the Amissville Area Community Association, around which to rally. Sperryville has its Gateway Committee process that will help shape the future. Washington has its own town government as a forum, and the other villages would benefit from some community building efforts also. Among county wide organizations, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, which organized last Friday’s event, is planning similar meetings in the months ahead. RLEP welcomes the active involvement of all citizens who want to help shape workable answers to the tough questions raised at last week’s meeting. We need fresh blood and fresh thinking. This qpunty needs a good public debate on these important issues. We seem to have started. Let’s not let complacency and inertia take over now. James Gannon is president of RLEP. He may be reached by calling 987-9536 or by email at gannonjp@summit.net. Absolute Auction Saturday, April 29,2000 in Sperryville, VA at Skyline Cold Storage Auction Begins 9:00 a.m. with Major Items Selling at 12:30 pan. SELLING FOR: Skyline Cold Storage and the Estate of Charles E. Sutphin (To include Lace Trucking Equip., Inc.) Skyline Cold Storage has terminated its farming, apple growing and storage operations and is liquidating farm machinery, box inventory, and other equip, used in the conduct of its business. Lace Trkg. Equip, will be selling all const, equip., trucks & farm equip, at Absolute Auction to settle the Estate of Charles E. Sutphin. Auctioneer’s Note: This equipment, both from Skyline Cold Storage & Lace Trkg. has been working and maintained through the end of 1999. This equipment has been well maintained and is in operating order. DIRECTIONS: From D.C. - Take I-66W to 29S to 21IW, approx. 25 miles to Sperryville. Turn left onto Son's Rd„ Rt.1003. Continue .2 mile to left on River Ln. FROM FRONT ROYAL - Take 522S to 211W, follow above directions from 211W. FARM TRACTORS: AGCO ALLIS 6670 A. Erops. A/C 4x4 w/ldr., GP bkt., bale spear, S/N 001065; NEW HOLLAND 4430 orchard/vineyard Erops; A/C 4x4 w/Alo Quickie 620 Idr.; GP bkt., forks, hay spear, 660 hrs., S/N 001063290; FORD 6610, Erops, dsl. w/Edwards 12' transfork lift, side shift, aux. valve, S/N 0695781; FORD 4630 orchard/vineyard, dsl., 4x4, S/N BC75592; JD 955 4x4 dsl. w/ldr., 3 pt. pto, 500 hrs., like new; JD 2240 dsl. swept back axle w/Edwards 10' transfork lift, side shift, S/N 1987443/70637; DUETZ 6806,68 hp, S/N 7565-0221; DUETZ 3006,32 hp, S/N 7488-1244; MM Jet Star III. gas eng. w/3 pt. forklift attach.; FARMALL Super A w/sickle bar mwr„ restored; 1952 SC CASE, S/N 5522C4ISC; New ARIENS front mount mwr. w/gas eng. ORCHARD/VINEYARD EQUIP: FMC Bean 352F orchard spd. sprayer; FMC Bean 252F orchard spd. sprayer; FMC DDA504 pwr. sprayer w/B&S gas eng.; FMC 3000 cp. spd. sprayer, 400 gal., fiberglass tank.; Reblt. Ford indust. 6 cyl. eng., exc cond.; WILDE 2-man tree planter w/dual hyd.; 5 EDWARDS TRANSPORTERS; 3;t. pallet forks; 2 PHIL BROWN box rotators, I 130 to fit Edwards lift, 1 w/hold down clamp fits forklifts; PHIL BROWN hyd. T/A 5-bin trl. w/chain drive; 4-bin trl. w/hyd. chain dr. & lift set (set up to mount on 4630 Ford). APPLE BOXES & MISC. ORCHARD PRODUCTS: Approx. 800 - 20 bu. wooden bin boxes, low profile, 54"x47"x24"; Approx. 1700 - 20 bu. wooden bin boxes; Covesville - 40”x48"x35"; Approx. 250 - 18 bu. wooden bin boxes, 42"x47"x31Approx. 1.200 bushel field crates; Approx. 300 wooden bushel packing boxes; 14-20' aluminum apple ladders (type I); 22-8' aluminum tripod fruit picking ladders; 14 - bin boxes of plastic limb spreaders, several thousand spreaders per box. HAY EQUIP: '97 NEW HOLLAND 644 silage special round baler, net wrap, bale command plus, like new; KRONEKR 125 round baler, S/N 312012; KRONE AM 241 disc mower, 7'9" cut, S/N 5997; KRONE AM 242 disc mower, 7'9" cut, S/N 362564; 2 NH 451 7’ sickle bar mowers, S/N's 378290 & 612349; DUETZ Fahr KM 22'5" drm. mower; NH 258 hay rake; VICON Lely dbl. hay rake; 3 pt. round bale unroller; 2 3 pt. bale forks. MISC. FARM MACHINERY: UNVERERTH 230 gravity flow wagon; GEHL 18' flat wagon; BUSHHOG .306. 6', 3pt.; BUSHHOG 315, 15' batwing, S/N 1102155; BALMAT1C fert. spreader; LEINBACH 3 pt. scraper bid.; 3 pt. posthole auger; Boom lift; 6' BUSHHOG; JD 650 hyd. scraper bid.; PINCOR 30 kw. pto driven generator, 240v/l 15: FERGUSON 7' cult.: GEHL 100 grinder mixer, “feed grinder"; BADGER 205 manure spreader; COBEY 53 FRH silage wagon; SERVIS pull-type 7' rotary cutter; LEINBACH 9' 3 pt. disc; IH 3 bttm. plow; BURROUGHS 200 gal. spreader; TAYLOR WAY offset disc; JD 10' &7' leveling discs; 12 chain barrow; N1 single row com picker; JD 8' grain drill; FERGUSON 2-row com planter; MAYRATH 42' elevator; Homemade wood splitter; 4.5' cult.; Belt driven cut off saw: Ferguson Hanks 3,000 lb. animal scale; 2 MYERS 7 snow blades; AGROTECH spray rig w/booms; 4’xl6' elec, grain auger; KUBOTA GS-130 diaphram pump; Trash pump on whls; 450 ALLIED Idr. w/bkt; 2 8' water/feed troughs; 2 4-calf selffeeders; 2 KELLY Idrs; Galvanized feed trough; 8' trk. body w/sides; Tractor canopy; V-snow plow; 500 gal. fuel tank; Used culvert pipe: 3 275 gal. fuel tanks, 1.500 gal. fuel tank. SHOPTOOLS & MISC: Chain hoist; Hobart welder; Speed air shop compressor, Snap-On tool boxes; Misc. hand tools; Chain saws; Walnut lumber; Hardwood lumber; Much more, too numerous to mention. CONSTRUCTION EQUIP: JCB 1400 B Idr. backhoe; Erops w/36' bkt. & 24“ bkt., S/N 322966-7; CATTC30 LPgas warehouse forklift; 3,000 lb. cap. S/N 7IV00520. TRUCKS: '88 MACK R model T/A Rd. Tract, insp.; '78 GMC Brigadier Tri/A dump, 671 Detroit, 13 spd.; '97 FORD F-800, S/A w/26' Aatac rollback body, Cummins dsl. eng.; '94 GMC 3500 HD w/fibeiglass util, body, gas eng.; '83 FORD F-700 S/A fltbd. dump, dsl. eng., 5/2 spd.; '54 CHEVY 6500 truck, S/N X54B018696. VEHICLES: '86 CHEVY C-30,4x4 Pickup, dsl. eng., 24K ong. miles; '86 DODGE 250,4x4, Pickup; '84 DODGE Ram Charger, 4x4. TRAILERS: '72 T1MPTE 42.5 reefer trl. w/Thermo King dsl. eng. unit; ’84 CLARKE 48' fltbd.; '74 GREAT DANE 40' flat trl. w/Cravero side kit; '69 FRUEHAUF 40' flat; '77 MILEY produce trl.; '85 Homemade util, w/1,000 gal. tank: '79 Gooseneck 24' flat trl.; 28' trl. frame. TERMS OF SALE: Complete payment on sale day with cash or cashier's check. AU other checks accepted only if accompanied w/current bank letter of guaranteed payment Visa and MasterCard accepted. 5% administrative fee charged on all non-cash or noncheck transactions. PRE-SALE INSPECTION: Friday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PRE-SALE FINANCING: Contact by April 21st - TELMARK LLC at 800-151-3322 or KEYSTONE LEASING at 800444-8333, ext. 168. OWNER (ON SITE CONTACT): Skyline Cold Storage, Inc. Alexander Sharp 540-987-8544 7 River Lane Sperryville, VA 22740 skylinecsinc@aol.com SALE CONDUCTED BY: OWNER: Estate Of Charles E. Sutphin Lace Trucking Equip., Inc. 374 Ben Venue Rd. Flint Hill, VA 22627 (800) 443 9S80 • (301) 898 0340 VA Auction Firm# 128 9801 Hansonville Rd., Frederick, MD 21702 www.auctions@gte.net ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SALE DAY TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANY WRITTEN MATERIAL.

Democrats sing in the rain for A1 Gore BY MEREDITH GORFEIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The welcome spring rains did not dampen the spirits of the Rappahannock County Democrats attending the 2000 Presidential Caucus on Monday evening, April 17 at The Theatre at Washington; and the rain didn’t fall on A1 Gore's parade to the White House as the Vice President easily won all the Delegates from Rappahannock County. The five Delegates elected to represent Rappahannock at the 10th Congressional District Convention and later at the State Democratic 2000 Convention were Ray Brown, Kage Gagnon, Meredith Gorfein, Bill Tieckelmann and Bob Weinberg. Kent Reeve, who is the Credentials Chair for the 10th Congressional Convention, will serve as an alternate. In addition to sending the Delegation to the conventions in support of A1 Gore, the Caucus is also sending six Resolutions to be considered at the Conventions in the hope that they will be included in the Democratic Party’s platform adopted in August in Los Angeles at the Democratic National Convention. The issues covered in the resolutions were capital punishment, universal health care, sprawl, campaign finance reform, local control over cellular towers and the presidential selection process. All six of the Resolutions passed by overwhelming majorities with five passing unanimously. The first Resolution, which passed unanimously, called for a moratorium on the imposition of Capital Punishment, noting the support for the moratorium from the Republican Governor of Illinois, the legislature of Nebraska, the American Bar Association and the Rev. Pat Robertson of Virginia. The Resolution supported the legislation introduced by Senator Leahy of Vermont to allow DNA evidence showing the innocence of a death row inmate to be considered by a federal court at any time; and called for an end to executions for juvenile offenders, which is contrary to the legal princi pies approved by the American Bar Association, by many of the States in the United States, by the United Nations, and by virtually every country in the world, including every single democracy (except the United States). Also passing unanimously was the Resolution calling for affordable quality health care for all Americans regardless of age. This Resolution supported allowing all Americans to buy into the federal health insurance programs with financial assistance available from the State and Federal governments for those who could not otherwise afford health care coverage. Resolutions also passed calling for the federal government to adopt transportation and environmental policies which discourage the profusion of sprawl into Suburban and rural areas; the elimination of soft money from all federal elections because it taints the campaign process, compromises the integrity of our government, and fosters general cynicism among the people; and the repeal of the federal legislation which deprives local governments and zoning authorities of their right to determine whether and where telecommunications towers shall be placed in their jurisdictions. The final Resolution which passed unanimously called for the Democratic Party to change the Presidential selection process to a Primary system and to set the date of the Democratic Presidential Primary in Virginia earlier and on the same date as the Republican Primary in order that Virginia democrats have a greater voice in the election of our Presidential nominee. On May 20, the 10th Congressional District Convention will convene at the Centreville High School and Rappahannock’s Delegates and the Resolutions passed by the Caucus will be heard. The final step for the Delegates is the Democratic State Convention in Norfolk on June 2 and 3. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. Council From Page A1 line of comment, questioning a town-wide solution and suggesting that the Town and the Health Department focus on those properties with faulty septic systems. Piedmont Environmental Council’s (PEC) Rappahannock office staffer Deborah Hicks reiterated PEC’s offer to provide support to reinvestigate the problem and to find a better solution, and other residents joined the chorus of opposition to the land purchase and to the town-wide sewage treatment solution. After closing the public hearing, Mayor Willis announced his opposition to the land purchase and to town-wide sewage treatment, saying that “we need to identify the problems that we have and do something about them and do so without causing development.” Alice Butler entered a motion to cancel the option on the land, and the motion carried. Wastewater Study Committee Wastewater Study Committee member Charlie Tompkins provided an answer raised at Monday’s hearing, noting that there were 49 parcels in Washington that had septic problems—17 had evidence of problem, 12 had septic space limitation, and 20 had the potential for problem. Bill Tieckelmann again raised the question of landowner’s responsibility for septic problems, and suggested that if the landowners make no real effort, the Health Department should be alerted. Questions were raised about earlier investigations and conclusions, and Mayor Willis suggested taking advantage of PEC’s offer for assistance in solutionseeking. He forwarded a motion to spend up to $1000 to provide funding for Resource International engineers to work with PEC engineers, and the motion carried. Charlie Tompkins reminded the council and the audience that the Wastewater Study Committee had conducted its investigations as instructed— with discretion—and suggested that many facts had not been revealed for that reason. He raised the prospect that any new study would likely reach the same results as the Committee had—that a town-wide solution was needed. Draft budget gets OK Town Treasurer Elaine Viguerie presented the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. The proposed budget shows income and expenditures of $274,050.00, as compared with current year figures of $244,800, though projected actual income for the year ending 6/30/00 is $304,122.28, and projected expenditures for the same period are $174,951.12. The council okayed the draft, and a public hearing on the budget will be held at the council’s May meeting. Helicopter issue resolved * The council reviewed the helicopter? landings recommendations made by thaTown Planning Commission. These rec-y ommendations called for the Mayor t(H alert the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the event that he was informed” by a town resident that a helicopter had* landed within town boundaries. AfteiC some council discussion on the issue th^ Mayor recommended that any resident who wishes to file a helicopter-related? complaint should do so directly to the£ FAA, and that no action was required bj£ the council, and the council reached con-" sensus on the issue. _ " Treasurer’s report *; Treasurer Viguerie presented th( town’s financial report, noting consolidate ed assets of $448,203.57, up some $4,00<> from that reported in March, and Water* Works current assets of $11,803.68, corn-U pared to the 2/29/00 figure of $10,405.72.J Fourth of July Festival 2000j Fourth of July Committee Chair? Charlie Tompkins reported that the£ County Board of Supervisors passed reso-;J lutions supporting “Festival 2000” as eg coimty event, and funding the event foi*. up to $3000 to eliminate parking fees foa/ Rappahannock residents. The councilreviewed and passed a series of resolu-^ tions related to the celebration. V* iJ* 3* Sprawl From Page A1 change in the future, the better the chances are that potential developers or Richmond will not be able challenge those changes. Look into replanning, rezoning, the use of conservation programs, the purchase of development rights, and tie Capital Improvement Programs to where growth is to take place. Joe Maio noted what could happen without a very detailed Comprehensive Plan and supporting documentation. He cited the situation in Loudoun County. They now need 22 new schools and he noted that one new high school costs $50 million. The people in Rappahannock County need to inform their local government representatives (their Board of Supervisors member or Planning Commission member) of their concerns about sprawl. People must become politically aware, understand the issues, and present a united front on local action. After the talks, the speak ers fielded over a dozen questions from the audience. Hal Hunter of Amissville asked if the county was vulnerable to charges of exclusivity with its 25-acre minimum lot size. Mr. Risse felt that it was currently acceptable, but that a more detailed Comprehensive Plan was needed, and the purchase of development rights might be looked into. Parcel Consolidation might lead to 50-100 acre minimum lot sizes. Nels Parson of Washington, Va., made a good case for the use of conservation easements as a way to preserve Rappahannock County from sprawl. He said it works and urged people to look into it. The speakers concurred. John Kiser of Slate Mills voiced the opinion that “nogrowth” was a viable option. The speakers felt that was not possible as there was 1% growth in the county now, and that Rappahannock County was becoming better known. Gene Dodson of Viewtown, whose family has lived in the county for many generations, brought up a different concern. He noted that there were few others like him at the. meeting. He spoke of the age factor and the passing of his generation. We have kids. Some of our kids would leave, but others wanted to stay in the county. They could not afford a 25-acre lot, nor keep up with the escalating property values. He would like to see 1* 1* a way to solve this problem. ![ The public forum wa$ cosponsored by the Amissville$ Area Community Association^ (AACA) and th^* Rappahannock League foi$ Environmental Protection* (RLEP). * ---- t Violets Apprentice to a purple’s dreams delight ; Appears without a warning . . . might One day when softened soils respond • A downward glance alight \ Upon it’s happy face a bond Reflecting heaven’s sight. \ Those purple faces mingled with the green Desired to disappear would seem ! To hide among the winter’s scruff. ; But heart shaped leaves that want to scream That winter’s colds had quite enough And leave it as a dream. While on bended knees to gather one by one, I feel the warmth of an early sun Caress my skin and steal a kiss. And when I find I’m finally done A prayer begins to form like this I find that grateful moment fun. Cynthia Stamps Woodville Chaz's Special Leg of Lamb Easier Dinner serving Sunday. April 23 from 3 to 8 p.m. Call for reservations 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncaf9.com f* aster £>realcfast Sunday, April 2 5 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. rorest (jrove ^c^oolliouse Served by Forest Grove Baptist Church All are welcome Anyone with questions or- for additional information call ,540-937-4134 ^ 4 % * Taster Sunday'Buffet ~12 Noon to 8:30 p.m. ~ ^ Fried Shrimp & Catfish Spiral Cut Ham Fried Chicken Turkey & Dressing Vegetables 30 Item Salad Bar Dessert Bar H & Brookside Restau W* Gift Shop. ir Hosts Bob & tHV Castic “ if- fc30 pm. * Fri. & Sa».7 s.ni. Adults $10.95 • Children Under 10 $6.00 Luncfiean "Dinner Specials Steamed Spiced Shrimp • Short Ribs of Beef Roasted Cornish Hens with Stuffing Breakfast Buffet 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Breeden's Plant House Daily From 8 a.m. to 6 i p.n House Plants, Girts, Planting Supplies, Hanging Baskets; F% ’t-f Hanging Baskets; JP £ "“tr/pfir1' ^ ft?**** »9« per pack. r# 540-923-4381 Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements and gifts. Directions: From Sperryville, lake Rt 231 S (or 12 miles, turn left on M2, go 1.5 miles Join us for Easter.. .war Ij'iKIgrflU Apple wjod smoked country ham with fresh asparagus and horseradish cream Routed spring lamb with English mint uuce served with ' ak< Golden Yukon mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables 540 • 825 • 7148 1 95 E. Davis Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 /crsSFh* Salmon filet baked in an almond crust with citrus fruits. Strawberry 6 rhubarb tart with ice cream Coffee $25 per person ? Extended Easter nours: 1 1 a.m. - 4 p. m. Call (540) 825-7148for reservations. \ Traditional Irrunch available too - $13/f>erson . i wi.» ■ The Country Cafe | Good Friday, April 21 I Seafood Night served with 5> choice of soup or salad, \ potato, vegetable, roll. % * Saturday, April 22 | Lamb Chops served with | choice of soup or salad, § potato, vegetable and roll. Dinners will be served from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday Closed Easter Sunday April 23 In honor of our risen Lord f¥<x^uf Za&te* Z><uUd & t&e Main Street, Washington, VA (540) 675-1066 Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Neighbors/B2 •Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 April 19, 2000 Citizen of the Week Andrew Kohler Hometown: Amissville Accomplishments: Andrew is an Active and outgoing young man who has been involved in fundraising for charities and good causes for many years. He lives near Amissville with his parents, Kaye and Rick Kohler. He is 11 years old. Andrew started his fundraising with the Cub Scout Pack 123. He ! was one of the top fund raisers in his Pack over the years, selling Trail’s End Popcorn to help fund Pack activities. His favorite was the chocolate covered caramel com. In recent years, Andrew has participated in two kick-a-thons at the Front Royal Karate Club. Last year he won first prize for raising over $380 to benefit United Way. This year he raised over $340 to help another child in the karate club pay for a spinal operation. Andrew ajso formed the Trash Vultures from Mars with two friends. The Trash Vultures won first prize in the inaugural Trash Free Rappahannock campaign for picking up the most trash (94 * * bags plus numerous tires, small appliances and other assorted junk) along Rappahannock’s roads. Andrew is a student in the fifth grade at Rappahannock Elementary. He plays trumpet in the fifth grade band and participates in many different sports, his favorites being soccer, karate and baseball. He enjoys math and science as well as art and creative writing. Andrew enjoys making friends and gets along with older children (adults) as well as younger. He likes tovheip people and is quick ~ to take up the cause for a friend. Weekend Picks i Trio brings jazz to Theatre Saturday 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. Early reservations are recommended for this return performance at The Theatre at j 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 Theatre VA @ aol.com. Easter party at Washington Baptist Church The annual Easter party for preschool, children and youth will be held Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at me Washington Baptist \ Church. Everyone is ' asked to bring a dozen candy eggs \ and a basket or ' container to put eggs in. There will be an Easter egg hunt, games, prizes and refreshments. , j 22nd annual Fodderstock Race... The 22nd annual Fodderstack Race was held on Saturday, April 15. Of the 242 people who registered, 219 ran or walked the race despite the drizzle and threat of rain. In addition to Virginia, states represented were Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Vermont, Maine, Ohio, Indiana and Florida as well as D.C. The Eva Smith Memorial is given to the first female and first male finishers, who are full-time residents of Rappahannock. This year’s winners were Susannah McNear Barnes (for the fourth time) and Michael Wilcox. Lowell Owsley, who placed second in his age group, 70 and over, is from Jeffersonton and has run in all 22 Fodderstack races. A first! The Philip Strange family are not only wonderful competitors, but winners, all took home a mug. Sisters took home two of the 12 and under mugs. Overall winners were: Male: Bill Lee 37:04 Michael Wilcox 38:39 John O'Neill 38:51 Female: Monika Bracken 42:05 Kathi Canese 42:26 Fay Slattery 42:41 Female 12 and under Allison Russo 63:29 Chelsey Turley 63:43 Lena Parrish 66:41 Katherine Russo 68:25 13-18 Berkley Hobson 50:37 Phyllis Strange 51:23 Beth Yowell 51:43 19-29 Susannah McNear-Bames 43:58 Laura Schenck 46:37 Morgan Lynn 49:54 30-34 Monika Bracken 42:05 Janna Kirr 52:54 Leslie Patyhenick 53:46 35-39 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/ Barbara Wayland HERE HE COMES: Bill Lee of Clarksburg, Md. won the race with a time of 37:04, Fay Slattery 42:41 Katherine Weeden 43:41 Katherine Feehan 44:45 40-44 Kathi Canese 42:26 Ellen Weiss 47:57 Maureen Lee 49:57 45-49 Karen Knuepfer 49:49 Ginny Hughes 51:34 Mary Leigh McDaniel 52:50 50-54 Judy Allen 50:29 GIRLS 12 AND UNDER: Chelsey Turley, second; Lena Parrish, third; Katherine Russo, fourth and Allison Russo, first. GIRLS 13-18: Beth Yowell, third; Phyllis Strange, second and Berkley Hobson, first. BOYS 12 AND UNDER: Ethan Berry, first; Alex Ramey, second; David Clement, third and John Templeton, fourth. BOYS 13-18: third. v . . ■""" —aaa————Phillip Thomas, first; Alexander Strange, second; Colin Nichols, >> "V~ »: nrw.5 •-**»•* Lynne Metzgar 58:05 Meryl Strange 60:00 Margaret West 55:43 Nancy Secrist 58:15 Mary O'Meara 59:22 Pat Botts 50:59 Dixie Engelhaupt Sharon Kilpatrick Eva Smith Award Susannah McNear-Bames 43:58 MALE 12 and under Ethan Berry 45:23 Alex Ramey 51:49.2 David Clement 51:49.5 John Templeton 53:30 13-18 Phillip Thomas 43:13 Alexander Strange 43:30 Colin Nichols 44:46 19-29 Michael Wilcox 38:39 Karsten Brown 41:16 Stephen Beggs 41:29 John O’Neill 38:51 Kirk Milam 41:24 Kevin Harry 44:36 35-39 Stephan Schwartz 40:47 Richard Kerby 41:40 Jim Shaoghnessy 42:12 40-44 Mike Allen 41:37 Matt Iten 42:08 Lionel Phillips 45:15 45-49 Bill Lee 37:04 Steven Dunn 41:35 Mark Ramey 42:30 50-54 Bill Senseney 40:52 Howard Campbell 41:35 Art Silverman 43.26 55-59 Richard Weiss 47:38 Philip Strange 49:42 Dennis Ruhl 50:14 Talbot Mack 43:41 Terrance McCarthy 52:16 Raymond Stamps 54:27 70 and over Mervyn Jeffries 52:35 Lowell Owsley 72:28 Eva Smith award Michael Wilcox 38:39 FEMALE AND MALE 60*69: Sharon Kilpatrick, third; Dixie Engelhaupt; Talbot Mack, first; Terrance McCarthy, second ^nd Raymond Stamps, third. i y* EVA SMITH AWARD: Micfifcel Wilcox and v § Susannah K/ PHWos by Jean^tyd McNear Dames.

Church £ Activities Easter breakfast at Forest Grove An Easter breakfast will be held at Forest Grove Schoolhouse on Easter Sunday, April 23 from 7 to 9 a m. The breakfast will be served by Forest Grove Baptist Church and all are welcome. Anyone needing more information should call 937-4134. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Sen/ice 7:30 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. Sunrise on Red Oak The Woodville Baptist Church would like to invite everyone up on beautiful Red Oak Mountain on Sunday, April 23 at 6 a.m. for Easter morning sunrise service. For more information call 9878066 or 987-3317. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Sen/ice 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Easter Campmeeting set New Hope Baptist Bible Church in Sperryville will hold an Easter Campmeeting April 23-30. Guest evangelist will be Dr. Floyd Brewer from Trenton, Ga. There will be special singing each evening. “This is always a tremendous time each year for our church and we would like to invite you to come and be part of these services,” said Pastor Carl Menefee. Sen/ice times are at 10 and 11 a.m. and also at 6 p.m. on Sundays and at 7 p.m. for the Monday through Saturday service. The church is located on the corner of Sons Road and Water Street in Sperryville. For more information call 987-8378. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 23 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. 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. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children's Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Sunrise service at Hopewell A 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. All are welcome. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Sunrise Service- Holy Eucharist 6 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Family, Friends Day at Macedonia A Family and Friends Day will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. Rev. Janice Jenkins of First Baptist Church in Vienna will be speaking. Music will be provided by Voices of Inspiration. The program will be sponsored by Gloria Myers and all are welcome. Sunrise at Bethel Baptist Sunrise services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville on Easter morning at 6. The speaker will be Rev. Larry D. Williams. Breakfast will be served following the service. Masses: Confessions: St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Youth 2000 to meet A special Youth 2000 program will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church on Sunday, April 30 at 4 p.m. All youth are invited to come, bring your gift and talent. For more information contact Pastor Henry A. Townes at 825-9025. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Thursday: Maundy Service 7 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Easter Cantata 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. T. Ricketts honored at surprise party ? Tammy Ricketts of Washington was guest of honor at her surprise 36th birthday party on Saturday evening. The party was given by her husband Doug Ricketts and her children Stacy and Lee Ricketts and granddaughter Chelsie, at the Flint Hill Fire Hall. Tammy’s sister, Sheila Estes had the Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Scott East all of Washington. Tammy received many nice gifts. She would like to express thanks to all for attending and a special thanks to her husband, Doug and her children. The annual Maundy Service will be held Thursday, April 20 at 7 p.m., at the Washington Baptist Church. The birthday cake made, it was beautitully decorated with purple iris. Those attending the celebration were: Anna Deavers, Sheila Estes and T.W. Fritts, Tim Skaggs, Kevin and Cindy Hartman, all of Front Royal, W.L. Cash of Chester Gap, Kim and Allen Vest and Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill, Bo, April and Stephanie Grigsby, Brian and Aimy Dodson, Diane Grigsby and Minor Dodson, all of Sperryville. Also attending were Kathleen Ricketts, Jeff, Becky, Jeffrey, Charles and Krystal Burke, Charles and Roberta Jenkins, Jeff, Rhonda, Jason and Travis Jenkins, Betty, Tammy and Amanda Walter, Jack Pullen and Shannon and Lord s bupper will be observed in this service in remembrance of his suffering and sacrifice for all of us. Happy birthday to Mrs. Darlene Moore who has her day on Easter Sunday, April 23. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Daniel and Sallie Keyser of yA6perryville, Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal and Donald Keyser of Alexandria. We are glad to report that Mrs. Keyser is feeling some better since her recent fall. She enjoys hearing from her friends and relatives. Frank Moffett and his mother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett entertained his sister and her daughter, Mrs. D.C. Welling of Fairfax Station with a birthday lunche on Wednesday at Country Cooki Restaurant in Warrenton. On Easter Sunday, April 23 the choir of the Washington Baptist Church will present their annual Easter Cantata during morning worship services which begin at 11 a.m. Come join in to celebrate the joy of Easter. Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Sunday evening visitor of Mrs. Sarah Brown and family. On Saturday, April 22 there will be d children’s Easter egg hunt and party at the Washington Baptist Church starting at 2 p.m. This event is for children preschool to the sixth grade. * Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons ar{d Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark wer$ among those who attended a 50th wed* ding anniversary party at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday after; noon in honor of Jimmy and Myrtle Falls of Woodville. Despite the rain last Saturday the Washington Baptist Church Spring Event was somewhat successful. We are planning another event fot July 4. So please keep this in mind and mark your calendars for this special day. Have a happy Easter! Easter activities highlight news The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have a Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. at the church on April 21. The public is invited. Easter Sunday services will be held at 11:15 a.m. on April 23 at Sperryville United Methodist Church. The Sunday School class of the Sperryville United Methodist Church will sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the home of Mrs. Margaret Ann Waylarid on Monday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Children in the community are invited. 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. For additional information call Michelle Jenkins at 9879440. Music line-up at Cooter’s this weekend will include a gospel hour on Easter Sunday and bluegrass music by James Bailey and Briarpatch. Belated birthday wishes go out to my niece, Amanda Jenkins in Culpeper who celebrated her seventh on April 16. Mrs. Reda Fincham was a Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Boston and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins attended the gospel singing at the Madison High School on Saturday night. There will be a benefit breakfast for Lauren Payne on May 13 at Rappahannock County Elementary School from 7 to 11 a.m. The all-you-can eat breakfast will consist of gravy, biscuits, pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, fried apples, coffee and juice. Cost will be $6 for adults and $3 for children ten and under. There will also be a silent auction and bake sale. For more information call Wanda Sperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 __.' .—ll JefTries at 547-3188 or Barbara Payne at 987-8780. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Boston and Richard Jenkins, Amy Wha'rton and Amanda of Culpeper. ' Have a wonderful Easter and give me a call with your social events. Falls couple celebrates 50th Jimmie and Myrtle Falls celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this past weekend. To mark the occasion a reception and dance were held at the Washington fire hall. Many Woodville friends and neighbors were in attendance. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Richard and Rena Burke were among those attending the Rappahannock Pageant at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday evening. Bryan Johnson recently returned from visiting his grand family members traveled trom North Carolina, Luray, Front Royal, Dale City, Virginia Beach, Culpeper and Bealeton. children, Grace and Andrew Hancock and his daughter, Lisa Hancock in Colorado. Have a great week! Happy Easter . Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 “When fetus had received ike vinegar, he said, ‘Ji is finished’f and he hawed his head and he gave up his spirit. ” 0! r is it the beginning? Yes, salvation is ours because of Christ’s crucifixion upon the Cross. We are forgiven. When we receive this gift from God how do we begin to draw closer to Him? We have lessons we must learn before we dwell with God. Having human nature, we, as God’s children will learn many lessons the hard way. Sometimes we will actually do it right the first time, following Jesus' example. One way or the other, we will grown in wisdom and in the Spirit through the gift of forgiveness. God also wants us to spread the spiritual light of love to others as Jesus did. In 1 John 4:16-19, we read .. “God is Love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.. .there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out feat’.. .and he who fears is not perfected in love. We love because He first loved us.” This message is our daily strength! We need that strength to fill the sandals of the Man of Galilee. Worship this week and every week. Have a most blessed Easter. 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Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge on Sundays J Ben Jones, aka Cooter Cooter’s Place, the popular Dukes of Hazzard theme shop in Sperryville, will continue to offer the best in Virginia Bluegrass music every Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Ben Jones, who played Cooter on the hit television show, says that the store will feature top bluegrass pickers every Sunday until Christmas. “The music is mighty fine, topnotch Bluegrass. And not only that, but it is free to the public in a beautiful setting. We feel that Cooter’s and Sperryville are becoming a Bluegrass mecca for this region.” Among the bands being featured this summer are the Page County Ramblers, Lost River, Five of a Kind, Lonesome Highway, and a new band, Briarpatch, headed up by James Bailey, the longtime banjo player with the legendary Country Gentlemen. “We are going to continue our classic country music on Saturdays • with Cooter’s Garage Band,” says Jones. “But Sundays are going to be nothing but flat-out ol’ time Bluegrass.” The April schedule includes: James Bailey and Briarpatch on April 23 with an Easter Sunday gospel hour; and The Skyline Bluegrass Band will perform on April 30. Cooter’s Place is located on Highway 211 west of Sperryville, in scenic Rappahannock County, onehalf mile from the entrance to the Shenandoah National Park. Happy Easter greetings from Amissville Happy Easter! I hope everyone is ready for the Easter Bunny! The Amissville United Methodist Church’s annual Easter egg hunt is Saturday April 22 at 2 p.m. Bring your basket and your running shoes! The Baptist Church is having an open Communion Service for Good Friday. From 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, communion will be served to 12 at a time, just like Jesus did to the apostles. Come and join us for this service. The Methodist Church’s Sunrise service will be at 6 at the church. The Baptist Church Sunrise service will also be at 6 Red Oak Mountain. We will leave the church at 5:20 and come back to the church for breakfast at 8. The Bethel Baptist Church Sunrise service will also be at 6 at the church. The Rev. Larry Williams will be the guest speaker. Breakfast will be served immediately following the service and the 11 a.m. service will be canceled. The AACA/RLEP meeting ; was a huge success. The meeting was very informative. If I you would like more informa;tion about the meeting, you 1 can contact an AACA member ; or Jim Gannon of the RLEP. Amissville .uy AiVi i nil l. 937.3401 Pickin’ at Hackley’s Country Store is back. On Saturday, May 6 from 4 to 8 p.m., bring your instruments, voices and lawn chairs. Admission is free and the 4-H members will be selling tickets for a 50/50 raffle. Be ready to have a good ole time! Also, on May 6 the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual spring auction at 10 a.m. Clean out your attics and basements and donate your unwanted, in good condition, items to the fire department. Contact Donna Hickerson at 937-5125 for more details. The Amissville Bethel Baptist Church invites you to a Full Concert on Sunday May 21 at 3 p.m. The Gospel Group “Gold Tone” from Leesburg will be performing. They also invite you to join them for lunch immediately following the morning service around 1. This concert is to benefit the i Culpeper Piedmont • Choral Society presents “A Century of Broadway” Enjoy Broadway musicals? Most everyone does. Some of us may never get a chance to .see those big productions in •person. So, Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society is bringing a bit of Broadway to you by presenting “A Century of Broadway.” The spring concert will feature selections by Cole Porter, Gershwin, Hoagy Carmichael, Berlin and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Also included are songs from “The Music Man”, “Brigadoon”, “West Side Story” and “Fiddler on the Roof”. The First concert is being performed at The Lake of The flight, May 5, at 8. A repeat performance will be presented at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Now in its 33rd year this chorus is made up of 44 voices from Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Fauquier, Fairfax and Rappahannock counties. The director is Arthur Palmer of Warrenton; accompanist is Church on Friday ' Village Fest set | • The Jefferson Ruritan • Club is sponsoring the fourth ! annual Jefferson Village Fest | to be held on Saturday, May > 33, rain or shine from 9 a.m. to ! 4 p.m. on the grounds of the' ; Jeffersonton Community • Center. \' Everyone is invited to cele| brate. Admission is free. •; There will be crafters and * mother exhibitors, a giant yard l «ale, baked goods, good food land refreshments, music by I ^ocal adult and youth church | -groups, puppet shows, a dress* ia-dog contest, children’s activ♦ ities, door prizes, a Jefferson I iRuritan Club exhibit and • 'more. To rent a table or for *more information call 9375119. Helen Dill of Amissville. A number of instrumentalists will also join the group for these concerts. All concerts are free and open to the public. However, since there is considerable expense involved with these productions, the society would very much appreciate a $5 donation at the door. For more information contact Linda Bailey at 825-5632, Art Palmer at 347-9693 or Louise McCullough at 9727101. “We’re looking forward to a large turnout. We feel that this is one of our most entertaining concerts. Come out and enjoy a taste of Broadway right here at home. See you there”, said a spokesperson. cemetery fund. Congratulations are in order to Ryan, Nikki, Skylar and Berkeley Schlunz on the birth of twins, Noah Alexander, six pounds and nine ounces (after Alexander Kirkland Davis Sr.) and Nicholas Vaughn, six pounds and two ounces (after Vaughn R. Schlunz). The youthful grandmother is none other than Pat Davis of Washington, Va. Needless to say she is very proud and will be a very busy grandmother with four grandchildren all under five years of age. Nikki and the boys are at home in Springfield and are doing fine. On May 19 and 20, the Relay For Life Cancer Walk will be held at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. The Relay starts at 7 p.m., Ester Settle and Benny Atkins are the cochairs for this event. Relay teams are established and are looking for more participants. The donations for this event go to the American Cancer Society, and any amount donated is greatly appreciated. They have a special program called luminaries if you would like to have a candle lit around the relay in memory or in honor of someone, please see a team member for the form. The donation is $5. The youth of the Amissville Baptist Church has two teams going and one adult team. If you would like more information please contact Ester Settle at 635-6402 or Benny Atkins at 635-2377. The first weekend in April a group of Culpeper High School students went to Virginia Beach to participate in the FCCLA (Family Career & Community Leaders of America) state competition. Amongst the group were five area Amissville students. The group won the competition and now will travel to Florida in July for nationals. Each student and chaperone must raise $1006 by June in order to go. If you would like to contribute to these students, please send a check to Culpeper High School made out to CCHS»FCCLA or contact Mrs. Randi Richards Lutz at 825-8310. Your support will be greatly appreciated and is tax deductible. Well that’s all for this week, if you have any news don’t forget you can e-mail me at AmyRappNews@aol.com. Have a great Easter! i Teachers! learning how has the best assortment of classroom supplies on the entire East Coast and it’s only a 25 minute drive to Frederick! Open 7 Day s A Week Make your classroom sparkle! SAVE ON EVERYTHING IN STOCK THROUGH APRIL 30TH Call (301) 682-9500 Weis Shopping Center, Frederick Just off the Jefferson Street Exit Shop on line at www.leaminghow.com learning how Maryland’s *1 learning stores Now Hiring (410)-242-7100 x!4 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Upcoming Events Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will hold their monthly band boosters meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Everyone is invited. For more information call John Weise at 937-9909. Pickin ’ sessions to resume Pickin’ at Hackley’s Country Store will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 4 until 8 p.m. Bring your instruments, voices and lawn chairs and plan to have a good time. For more information call 937-5373. Rappahannock County 4-H members will be selling tickets for a 50/50 raffle to raise money for the 4-H General Fund to use for 4-H programs. 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. Screening day scheduled Rappahannock Family Guidance Services will be holding an Anxiety Screening Day at their office at 603 Mt. Salem Avenue in Washington on Wednesday, May 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information call 675-3329. Attention: Sixth grade parents Just a reminder the sixth graders will be receiving their third Hepatitis B shots on April 27 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Parents make sure you have all the permission slips in < before! Any questions call the school nurse or the ' Rappahannock Health Department at 675-3516. 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 1 p.m. at the fire department. There will be games, story time, ! snacks for the children and pictures with the Easter bunny. Cost j 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. 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 OCR’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 more information 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 540-987-3366. Ragged Mountain activities slated The following activities are available through Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For more information contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366. • Saturday, April 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. • Saturday, May 13, “Second Saturday Hike Series.” ; Destination: Little Devil’s Stairs (along headwaters of Covington > and Piney Rivers in central Rappahannock River watershed). I Details: Meet at Mountainside Market, 987-9100 on U.S. 211 ’ west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a.m. and caravan from there to trail head. Return mid-to-late afternoon. Bring food for self and layered clothing according to the weather of the day. Contact | hike leader Hunt Harris for more information at 987-3366. Spaghetti dinner planned \ A benefit spaghetti dinner will be held on Saturday, April 29 ' from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. The all-you-can- ! eat dinner is sponsored by Benny Lee Atkins Relay for Life Team ! and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Cost ; is $8 for adults; $4 for children four to 12 and children under four > will eat for free. There will be door prizes, a silent auction and ■ entertainment.

It felt like “coming home” BY JERRY BRYAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer It was a Saturday morning. Our fifth wheel RV was snugly situated at a camp site in Culpeper, the 11th state on our “Tin House” odyssey. My wife, Carol, and I had spent the previous few days visiting the libraries in Culpeper, Rappahannok, and Rockingham Counties searching for local information about my Bryan ancestors. We had only the weekend left in this area so, armed with family stories, census information, tax roll listings, topographic maps, and copies of old deeds, we were on our way to Sperryville, the home territory of William and Letty (Asher) Bryan and their descendants from the 1750s to the 1820s, in the hope of identifying some physical evidence of their life there. Specifically, we were looking for the Baptist Church that William helped build and which, for years, had been called the “Bryan Meeting House,” and the family home which, in the 1950s, was said to be still standing. We immediately found the few crumbs on the trail that led us onward. The wooded hills and narrow hollows we found at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains looked like the country we had read about. Finding the church, meeting the neighbors Next, we came across Thornton’s Gap, Oventop Mountain, and the North Fork of the Thornton River, landmarks named in the old deeds we had uncovered. Within the town limits of Sperryville, we found a street sign at the intersection of “Bryan Road” and “Thornton Gap Church Road.” Our spirits soared! We must be on the right track! Over a hill and around a bend and there it was, a simple white frame building with a sign that read “Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church. organized Photo by Jerry Bryan This picture of Sperryville was taken from a hill at the edge of town. It's a small village nestled in the hills. those genealogical golden nuggets that we information prospectors rarely find. When he heard about who we were and why we were there, he said, “Oh, my Lord, we are related. My gggg grandfather’s brother married William Bryan’s daughter.” Astonished, I said, “Do you mean James Baldick who married Elizabeth?” “Yes,” he replied, I’m descended from his brother, Allen” and “yes,” this was the church that was once called the “Bryan Meeting House.” 1787.” Was this where the old “Bryan Meeting House” once stood? Our faith said yes, the facts were still inconclusive. We had been told the old Bryan house was on a hill near the church. So, on the assumption we had found the church, we began knocking on doors of nearby residents to see if they might help us locate the house. At the first residence, we could see an elderly lady sitting just inside her front door. By the time we got to her door she was gone and did not respond to our knock. As we walked to the next house, we could see her peeking at us through her window. We were definitely strangers and evidently were too suspicious for her taste. At the next house, Ray Pullen invited us in and speculated with us about where the house might be but admitted he did not know. However, he directed us to Thomas R. Taylor. “He’s a 60-year-old man who has lived here all his life so he might know, “ Ray said. (He did not know that I was 64). We drove to the Taylor farm. Mr. Taylor was already outside and greeted us as we drove up. “Yes,” he did know where it was located but said the house was no longer standing. “It was a brick house so all that’s left is a pile of bricks,” he said. He told us how to get there and, after a pleasant chat, we said goodbye to Mr. Taylor and sped directly to our goal. Even if it was just “a pile of bricks,” it marked the place where my ancestors had lived. We drove to our destination, only to find two modern residences surrounded by fenced property. There was no one home at the first residence and the man at the second residence said he had lived there since 1968 and knew nothing that would help us. We were suddenly very discouraged. This was our last chance. We needed to spend Sunday, our final day here, looking for verifying evidence in the Culpeper County Library. In silence, we drove toward the Thornton Gap Church for one last look. As we approached, Carol shouted, “Look, someone’s at the church.” Sure enough, two men were evidently readying the church for the next day’s service. One of those men was Wayne F. Baldwin, one of wayne was a local genealogist and we began to talk about the details of marriages, deaths, deeds, etc. as though it had happened yesterday, not almost 200 years ago. He knew about the old cemetery and the Bryan house and promised to call the owner of the property for permission to see it. Our hopes had just been realized. Wayne was a wealth of information. He shared stories about the church’s original and two subsequent buildings, the split in the congregation around 1900, and the two oak chairs donated by William Jennings Bryan. He promised us a copy of the church history he had just written. He also said he would share a copy of the church records dating easier sale and values 25Vf KORET "CHARLESTON" COORDINATES Save on pastel sweater vests, blouses, skirts, pants and jackets in misses' 10-18 and S-M-L-XL. Orig 48 00-68.00 20%off ENTIRE STOCK CAREER PANTS For misses, petites and today’s woman from Briggs, Samantha, Savion and others. Reg 19 99-36.99 Not shown. 49" MISSES' PRINT EASTER DRESSES The two-piece sage crepe skirt set shown is from Periwinkle in sizes 8-18. Orig. 59.99 49" MISSES' EASTER DRESSES Shown: JBS double breasted coat dress with organza collar in sizes 6-16. 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Church services Currently dependent upon a circuit preacher, worship services at the Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church were conducted only on the third Sunday of each month. The next day was that Sunday' and we were invited to attend: When we arrived at 10:30 thp following morning, we found we were 40% of a congregation of 5. Wayne, it seems, waS one of the three remaining members of this church - he in his 40s, the other two were over 90 and over 100. The six of us (including the minister), sang old mountain hymns (all new to us), for the first half hour, had a prayer, and listened to a one hour sermon. Then the collection plat£ was passed and we closed with another hymn and prayer. We were prepared for a hellfirfi and brimstone sermon, biit without notes, Rev. J. Toliver Utz delivered an affirming, upbeat, from-the-heart message of simple faith. With no organ, six voices sang a cappella and seemed to fill the sanctuary with music. The words and the music had a folksy quality that was beautiful. If they weren’t written for the area, they certainly captured the flavor of the area. _ur_a._l rutci tiiui wn, * * uj iiv- twuu us to see the site of the old Bryan home. He had called and gotten permission from the property owner the night before. Once through the gate, we walked over a rise and there before us, in a small cluster of trees in the pasture, was an old pioneer cemetery. This was not the Bryan ceme: tery but a later one for the Taylors, who were subsequent owners of the property. The Bryan cemetery, was said tq have been situated near the base of the hill, some 500 yards away. Located on a small knoll on the opposite side of the North Fork of the Thornton River from the Bryan house, it was reported that the marker stones were used by the grandfather of the current owners as building material. Down the hill from the old cemetery, the ruts of an old “trace” led us into a grove of trees at the edge of the forest. Hidden in that grove were th6 brick and stone remains of the old Bryan home. What a thrill. Instead of the ‘pile of bricks’ we were expecting, the stone walls of the partially submerged first floor, com: plete with door and window casings, were still standing. In addition, one full brick wall', sporting the first and second floor fireplaces and chimney, was still intact, all the way to the second floor gable. Enough remained to give one, not only a sense of the size of the house but, also, ifs configuration. We spent tome time here, inspected the ruins from all angles and discussed the life styles of the people it once sheltered. After taking several photos, I selected a single brick to take as a souvenir of our visit to this physical reminder of our family’s distant past. John Bryan, another of William’s children, married a Nancy Lillard. Their grandson was William Jennings Bryan. Our next stop took us on a winding, narrow, steep, dirt, mountain road to visit the LUlard’s ancestral cemetery. Years earlier, William Jennings Bryan had a native stone monument erected there in honor of his maternal grandparents. A similar monument had been erected at the Bryan cemetery, to honor William Jenning’s paternal grandparents but it too had become building material. On our way back from thte Lillard cemetery, Wayne asked if we had time to stop by and meet his cousin Sally who had become his genealogy partner. We said yes, so a few minutes later, we stopped at the home of Daniel and Sally Keyser. After the introductions, Sally said, “Come on in, lunch is ready.” , To our surprise, a hearty lunch of cabbage soup, biscuits and ham, soup beans, stewed apples, chocolate pie, and cpffee was waiting for us. During lunch, we listened to stories about the area, heard some personal histories, and looked at old pictures of the arep. Much of this area was a remote, forgotten part of Virginia until the late 1920s when the government designated a large egment of these See HOME, Page B5

Ella Rutherford Born in county Ella M. Rutherford, 81, of Castleton died Wednesday, April 12 at Culpeper Hospital. She was bom Oct. 30, 1918 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Silas Settle and Carrie Martin Settle. She was a member of Hope Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Haywood C. Rutherford, six brothers, Grover Settle, Jim Settle, John Settle, Charlie Settle, Albert Settle and Otha Settle and two sisters, Janie Settle and Myrtle Settle. Survivors include a son, Clifton Rutherford of Maryland; three daughters, Mae Kenney of Richardsville, Martha Knighting and Anne Kearns, both of Castleton; five grandsons; three granddaughters; three great-granddaughters and five great-grandsons. Also surviving are two sisters, Nina Parker of Amissville and Marie Brown of Culpeper. . Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 15 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Sandy Martin officiating. . Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Kearns, Howard Kenney, Donald Kenney, Downing Lee Hitt, Elmer Parker and Ronnie Parker. , Gerald Whitley Stanley resident ' Gerald Earnest “Slim” Whitley, 89, of Stanley died on Friday, April 7 at Page Hospital in Luray. ‘ He was bom on July 30, 1910 in Missouri and was a son of the late Charles Napoleon and Willa Eva Thompson Whitley. , Mr. Whitley lived in the Washington, D.C. area from 1933-1975 and retired from Acacia Life Insurance Company as director of personnel. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Stanley and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. ~ On March 29, 1947, he married the former Shirley Shuff, who survives. " Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, John C. \yhitley of Amissville; a daughter, Donna WhitleySmith of Luray; two granddaughters and a step-grandson. Memorial services were conducted on Monday, April 10 at the Grace Lutheran Church by the Rev. Sharon Wiggins. Rurial was in the Graves Home From Page B4 hills become a part of the Shenandoah National Park. Until then, these people had lead a simple rural existence which had remained unchanged for generations. For example, Wayne told us that in 1949 a university professor used a tape recorder to capture the oral history and linguistic heritage of the area for his research. He recorded one of Wayne’s relatives singing an old song called “A Jew’s Garden.” It was discovered that the story line of that song described an event that had actually occurred in England in the thirteenth century. When the time came to say goodbye to our hosts and newfound friends, we realized that, in a very short time, we had developed a bond with this place and its people. Attending worship in a Primitive Baptist Church, with its simple but powerful hymns sung by an amateur choir of six; listening to an upbeat preacher who spoke from the heart without notes; seeing the rural farm life style in this quiet, remote setting; experiencing the genuineness of these people, their hospitality, and their sense of community; and visiting these Wooded hills of my ancestors guided by a host who knew the area and its history and who pointed out the houses, farms, businesses, and resting places for those named in my genealogy charts, I could almost recapture the spirit of those pioneer farmers and feel their presence. ' ' When I shared my impressions with Wayne, he said, “You just came home.” In a sense, he was right. It felt like coming home. Chapel Cemetery in Stanley. Memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or to the Stanley Rescue Squad. Mary Berry Madison resident Mary Ann Berry, 71, of Madison died on Thursday, April 13 in Charlottesville. She was bom on Dec. 24, 1928 in Syria and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Dyer and Elizabeth Nicholson Dyer. She is survived by her husband, Ashby T. Berry of Madison; two sons, Steve Berry of Amissville and Robert Berry of Madison; two brothers, Daniel Dyer of Luray and Ralph Dyer of Radiant; five sisters, Ila Weaver of Radiant, Della White and Bertha Coffee, both of Orange, Nellie Garrison of Barboursville and Margaret Dyer of Standardsville; three grandchildren and a greatgrandchild. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, April 16 at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison with interment in Etlan Cemetery. The Rev. Stanley Border officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, Va. 22727. Helen Richards Telephone operator Helen Louise Richards, 77, of Shenandoah died on Tuesday, April 4 at Camelot Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was bom on June 9, 1922 in Shenandoah and was a daughter of the late Harry and Myrtle Turner Comer. Mrs. Richards was a member of the Oak Grove United Methodist Church near Shenandoah. She was a dispatcher for the Yellow Cab Company in Arlington and was a telephone operator for Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. before retiring in March 1981. She was also a member of the Primetimers Club in Shenandoah. Her husband, Eugene F. Richards predeceased her in death. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by her children, Eugene Richards of Amissville, Jimmy Richards of Virginia, Frances DiGovanni of Shenandoah and Brenda Flynn of Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted April 8 at the Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah by the Rev. Hannah Glisson. ^DtioucjfitiL by Randy Minter LiyNUJJNG COMFORT If you have ever been at a loss as to what to say or do for grieving individuals, remember that sharing a fond memory of the departed person is always welcomed. It is also usually appreciated when a donation or some other type of memorial gift is made in the name of a person recently deceased. When paying a bereavement call, the gift of food is sure to be taken as a thoughtful and helpful gesture. If the offer of help is made, make every effort to follow through on the promise in a quiet and convenient manner. By the same token, friends of the bereaved should make it known that they are available to talk or “just be there.” Most of us feel awkward when someone dies, but that doesn’t mean we want to be alone. Even if there is nothing much that can be said, we all appreciate the comfort offered by another. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are happy to help you with pre-need planning where you can select in advance the services that suit your needs and desires. Call 540-347-3431, 233 Broadview Ave., Warrenton 24-hours a day. Bright View Cemetery is located just outside Warrenton, and offers memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. “Like a bridge over troubled water, / will ease your mind. ” -Paul Simon Burial was held on April 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shenandoah Rescue Squad, 5444th Street, Shenandoah, Va. 22849. Rebecca Gibson Restaurant manager Rebecca Mae Gibson, 65, of Marshall died Wednesday, April 12 at her home. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, April 15 at Roanoke Funeral Home in Marshall by the Rev. Jack Rudy. Burial was in Marshall Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson was born Oct. 15, 1934 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Homer S. and Georgia Frazier Cornell. She was the manager of Fauquier County Livestock Exchange Restaurant for 22 years. Surviving are a son, Eddie Gibson of The Plains; two sisters, Betty Pennington and Patsy Martin, both of Culpeper; a brother, Jesse Cornell of Front Royal and two grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, 9540 Center Street, Suite 300, Manassas, Va. 20110. Georgia Freeman Homemaker Georgia DeLoris “Lois” Freeman, 62, of Washington died on Friday, April 14 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. Survivors include one daughter, Diane Freeman and one son, James Freeman, both of Washington and one grandson, Tymeyer Freeman. Additional survivors include three sisters, Anne Freeman, Mabel Glasker and Lily Clanagan, all of Washington; two brothers, Walter Freeman and James Freeman, both of Washington; two brothers-in-law, Ellis Glasker and Pete Clanagan, both of Washington and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 19 at Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington with the Rev. John Pendleton officiating. Interment was in the Freeman Family Cemetery, Gid Brown Hollow Road. W. C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Elaine Rowe Front Royal resident Elaine Greenwalt Rowe, 82, of Front Royal died Friday, April 14 at the home of her son, Ronald E. Rowe in Front Royal. Graveside services were conducted on Tuesday, April 18 at Prospect Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Jones Jr. officiating. Mrs. Rowe was bom Dec. 10, 1917 in Front Royal, daughter of Jesse and Ethel Constance Baggarly Greenwalt. She was a member of the Front Royal United Methodist Church. She was married to the late Benjamin F. Rowe Sr. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Rowe Shetley and her husband, Kenneth of Amissville; two sons, Benjamin Rowe Jr. and his wife, Patricia and Ronald Rowe and his wife, Jackie, all of Front Royal; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and two step-grandsons. She was predeceased by one grandson and one greatgranddaughter. Pallbearers were grandsons and step-grandsons. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. James Kane Amissville resident James Byron Kane, 69 of mm Amissville died Monday, April 10 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. He was bom Aug. 16, 1930 in California. Mr. Kane retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 22 years of service. In civilian life he spent 15 years in business management. Upon his retirement to Amissville, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeannette Lee Kane. 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The One-Stop Stop tor compete Home Decoraflng Service Floor Co*nngs • Wndow Treatments Walpaper • Shp Covers & Uphotsiery fbtkbnM A ComnmcUi Rt 211 Amissvilte, VA 937-5500 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Olhe * (Totwm \ i ^Iweeps/j Chimney Sweeping Relining 0U Scwicc Fully Insured 16 "tfumt SxywUtmu Bruce Vierling <540) 675-3508 CONSTRUCTION KREYLLNG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Interior trim • Wood working ‘Built-in cabinets • Remodeling/ New construction New River Homes 25 yrs. experience Class A Lie. • Insured 540-675-2255 540-351 7027 pager EXCAVATING keys Excavating ponds •driveways clearing >iandscapng snownmovd*bushhoggng We otter quality work with years ol experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 Home Inspections Construction MgmtyQ.CyConsulting Situ elVX7 DPL hnginecrs Civil engineer Kesiviential/C \ htii nercial 540-937-8219 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • TVencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service STORAGE SPEKKYVICLE STORAGE CO. Safe Haady Ktorage Reuldcadal €'oai at 4C ratal Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 HI. 1005. off l’.S. 911 KPEKRTmLE, VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madtaon (540) 948-2200 INSPECTIONS Home Inspections Construction Mgmt./yCVConsulung Since IVH7 DPL Engineers Civil engineer Residenlial/Commercial 540-937-8219 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) $47*3452 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vmvl Siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mondta^nuxkySamtoBpm Rttay&tntay 8 am. to 9 pm Suvky8amk>3pnv 675-1066 Take out Available PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PIANOS m>o SERVICE Tuning & Repair Certified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-2140 (703) 850-3065 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered* cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to bp made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the oualitv of advertised products or services We Accept FLINT HILL SPACIOUS 1 br, garage apt., W/D, $400/mo. Call Wanda at Sam Snead Realty, 540-635-9753 1 BR HOUSE on Rt 211. Near Sperryville. Appliances inc. Oil fum. heat, cent. AC.Call after 6:30 pm, 540-987-8350. 100 By Qwtm m Vi ■■ ■■ ■ ■■■■_✓ Warrenton, 3 BR on 2 acres, 3 miles north of Warrenton, close to Rt. 17. $149,000. 540-3474614 WORK SHOP. 2400 s.f. on hwy. 211, Sperryville. Lease & ref. req. $1400/ mo. Avail. 5/1. 703-712-8443. 232 Oarage / Yard Bala GET CASH!!!!!! Sell Your StuSS!! YARD SALES Call Now!!!! 540-347*4*** FAX: 540-349-8676 )cobert0 ttmnpapen.com (Times |rComrrnjo«ly Nowf uaperv - 252 Livestock V___J PERFOMANCE TESTED Angus Bulls, reasonable prices. Ginger Hill Angus 540-675-1001; 675-3691; 675-1394. MU ' Materials _-J Arch Steel Buildings Factory Direct! SAVE Thousands on Undeleted Buklngs! 25x26,30x44,40x50, 50-110, otheis. Ideal shops/storage Call Now! 1-800-341-7007 www.iterlmafterusa.cpm -. 290 Found V- J LOST OR STOLEN $500.00 REWARD for any information leading to the return of a small (under 10 lbs.), female, Jack Russell Terrier. Light brown head & ears. Light brown circle across back & side. Docked tail. 2 yrs. old Missing 4/5/00. Remington area. 540-439-4513 /-N 294 Giveaways V_J BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 /-> 294 OWtawayt V_J BARN HOMES NEEDED for 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 long length 540-543-2079. PUPPY, 10 wks, M. free to good home. Black Lab/ German Shepherd/ Border Collie mix, great w/children & other pets. 540-554-4805. WHITE MALE SHEPHERD mix, needs fence. 540-338-2843. BLACK LAB : And Male wearing red collar Boston /Woodville Area 540987-8876 350 INitlmti Services j EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorating Service rkxr Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covers A Upholster* Residential & Commerical Rt. 211 Amlssville, VA 937-5500 ayygv Homs • Improvemont V. _/ Steven M. M anion General Contracting, Inc. specializing in all forms of home improvement. * Decks * Additions * Screen Porches * Kitchens Call for free estimates Licensed. Bonded & Insured Rets upon request. 5 540-937-3588 r : . ; ■ . . > 400 Adoption V1> ADOPTION A loving couple unable to have children longing to adopt an infant. Willing to pay legal/medical costs. Call Chris & Jim. 1-877-389-4427 (toll-free) 005 AwtomobMpoj BMW, '94. 3251. Auto. ‘ 4/dr., loaded Low mileage, exc. cond, $17,000 540-825-8524 CHRYSLER LE BARON, Convetible, 1995, auto, green frame, beige top/mt. 50k miles, $8,500, 540-349-2630. SAURTN 1998 SW, 4 dr. 23k mis, ac, abs. PL & PW, sec, tow ready. 14 mo on warr 1 ownr. $12,495 540-364-1608 Construction Heavy Equip. FORD 675 E backhoe, w/ Wain-roy attachment, call 540-364-4794 after 6:30 PM APPRENTICE EARLY AIR CRAFT CONSTRUCTION SHOP/ GROUNDS KEEPER/ MAINTENANCE FT/PT Immediate opening. Company benefits. 540-347-1909 CAMPAIGN MANAGER Seeking energetic, results-oriented individual to plan, direct annual raising campaign, leadership, and plan giving campaign. Desire bachelor’s degree or equivalent ‘ with strong sales, marketing, public speaking, and writing and communications skills. Computer skills a must. Resumes to: Piedmont United Way, P.O. Box 398, Culpeper, VA 22701. Or Fax (540) 825-7628 by April 25. No phone calls. Carpenter, Trim or Multi-trade needed, tools & truck required. Top pay. 540-439-9072 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 tax resume to: 540-439-8166 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 ESTATE NEEDS COUPLE Wife: cook, house clean, some childcare, groundskeeper. Husband: Maintenance/ groundskeeper. Fax resume/ references (540) 349-1764 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. Information & Referral Coordinator Part-time Seeking a resultsoriented individual to work 20 hours a week coordinating and updating the Information and Referral system. Excellent computer and organizational skills are required. Must be able to travel in ail five Counties. Resumes to: Piedmont United Way P.O. Box 398 Culpeper, VA 22701 by April 25. No telephone calls. KENNEL ASSISTANT NEEDED Part-time 18 yrs or older540-937-3336 540937-3283 LOADER/OPERAT OR-Culpeper Co. Clearing driveways, basements. 540-788-4450 Lv. msg. if no answer 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 MEDICAL ASSISTANT Busy Warrenton office, limited labwork necessary. Salary based on experience. Please send resumes to: JEC309693 The Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 NURSERY WORKERS Immediate openings for full/part time, male & female. Summer opportunities for students. Long Mountain Nursery, Washington, VA 540-675-3707 OPENINGS FOR EXPERIENCED ELECTRICIANS With a valid drivers license & dependable transportation. Must have HS diploma. Please call Powers Electric 540-547-2489 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, c/o The Fauquier Times-Democrat, 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, • Va 20188. Owens & Dove, he. A Manassas contractor needs Heavy Equipment Mechanic w/own tools. Operators and truck drivers w/valid CDL’s. Competitive wages & benefits. Call 703-330-0012 PARTS PERSONNEL Industrial/Agricultural Fast paced and fast growing local dealer seeks individual with previous experience or desire to advance. Competitive salary & benefits 401k & Med THEROS (540) 347-3291 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 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-mail at fhph@mnsinc.co m 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 Security Best Interest Security Is now hiring PT/FT for Opal, Haymarket, & Leesburg. Starting at $7.50. (DCJS112720) 703-492-4121 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 Bids & Proposals j REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals for the purpose of contracting with one contractor to provide Voluntary Pre-Tax Employee Benefit/s services. Request for Proposal packages are available at the Procurement Office, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100, Extension 3143. The Request for Proposal must be returned by Thursday, May 11, 2000, 4:30 P.M. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. 4-19*00 *309855 CUSTOMER SERVICE ANALYST Omni Services, Inc. is a fast growing company that believes technology is a Key to competitive success. Omni is looking for a Customer Service Analyst who gets excited about problem solving in a fast paced team environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a “put the customer first” attitude. Duties include level 1 sup(x>rt for Omni’s computer systems, proprietary applications, as well as level 1 and 2 support of Microsoft NT and MS Office applications. For consideration please forward resume to Scott Jenkins at the address below. sjeakins@omni-serviccs.cQm fax.; 540-829-5549 Omni Services. Inc. 14115 Lover’s Lane Culpeper. VA 227Q1 Call The Times Community Newspapers Today To Place Your Ad! Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA ’ COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 cjT the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for, Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at seven*thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virgin^. Consideration shall be given to aH applications prer sented in accordance with submission requirements. . ‘ VARIANCE «0(H>4-01 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 de- ■ sired 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__*306532 ” 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 <6 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: . t 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 tfje 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, adiacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comment# to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P O Box 519“, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-12,4-19-00 #308469 TRUSTEE SALE 55 Sycamore Ridge Road Rappahannock County In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of. $108,120.00 with an annual interest rate ot 7.50% from Glen Allan Swain and Shannon E. Swain dated November 21, 1995 recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in Deed Book 215, at page 836, default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court ot Rappahannock County, Washington, Virginia, on May 16, 2000 at 1:15 o’clock p.m. the property described"in said deed, located at the above address and briefly described as: Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Route 653 and the southeasterly comer of the land of John A. Atkins: thence, with the westerly side of Route 653 S. 38° 09’ 12" W. 190.91 feet to a point, and S. 30° 49' 50” W. 48.94 feet to a point; thence, departing Route 653 and through the land of Frank E. Atkins; N. 67° 04’ 27" W. 376.35 feet to a point, and N. 36° 21' 21" E. 239.23 feet to a point, the southwesterly property corner of the land of John A. Atkins; thence with the southerly property line of John A. Atkins; S. 67° 04’ 27" E. 377.66 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 2.000 acres of land, with improvements thereon. TERMS OF SALE: CASH. A deposit of $10,000.00. cash or certified check, will be required at the time of sale with settlement within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale Pursuant to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, we advise you that this firm is a debt collector attempting to collect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose: SAMUEL I. WHITE. P C., Substitute Trusted FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: I SAMUEL I. WHITE, P C. (0827-00) ”* 130 Business Park Drive m. Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462 „ 757-497-4607 - Call Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a3m. -; 4-19, 4-26, 5-3, 5-10-00_ *310126

RECEPTIONIST Exhibit design/build ilrm in Dulles. VA seeks enthusiastic, organized, selfstarter(s) to handle busy multi-line phone system. Must have 2 yrs. receptionist exp. Ability to professionally represent the company and perform multiple tasks a must. Available in 2 part-time or 1 full-time position. Fax resumes to: EXPLUS. Inc. 703-260-0790 EOE PERSONNEL ASSISTANT Dept, of Interior, Minerals Management Service, seeks a FT Personnel Assistant. This is an entry level position in the field of Human Resources. Selectee will be fully trained in staffing, classification, benefits, and HR system use. Candidates should have either 1 yr. experience in the HR field or 4 yrs higher level education, type 40 wpm, be detail oriented. Benefits include: health & life insurance, retirement program, annual & sick leave, family friendly work schedules, paid holidays. We are located in an excellent suburban location in Herndon, VA. For more information about this opportunity call (703) 787-1416 or visit www.usaiobs.OPm.aov refer to vacancy announcement MMS-DO-0-0011. To find out more about MMS visit our website at www.mms.gov. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR OPENINGS • CLERICAL- Billing, filing, light computer knowledge • HVAC SHOP TECH-Basic HVAC knowledge great learning opportunity • INSIDE SALES-HVAC experience helpful but not necessary • PARTS COUNTER SALES-Parts experience helpful but must be customer oriented • WAREHOUSE-Forklift experience required • DRIVER-CDL required Benefits: Health, Dental, 401K Fax resume to 703-834-5625 To set a confidential interview. Call Lallia At 703-834-5200 Know Quark? Times Community Newspapers is looking for people with experience in QuarkXPress for its pagination and graphics department. Applicants with .strong Pagemaker skills will also be considered. Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator or Freehand a plus. Entry-level positions available. Send resume and cover letter to: Dana Baker, Loudoun Times-Mirror, P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax resumes to: (703)771-0036 or e-mail resumes as a PDF attachment to: dbaker@timespapers.com (limes NORTHERN VIRGINIA EOE Medical Office FRONT DESK Front Desk position in busy Urology office requiring enthusiasm, accuracy and dependability. Medical experience and computer skills necessary. Pleasant working conditions and friendly staff in Lansdowne office. Approximately 30 hrs/week. Fax resume to Camille Watts: 703-858-3131 The Urology Group 44055 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 208 Leesburg, VA 20176 BANKING $368 million dollar Credit Union is seeking 2 full time Member Service Representatives. These individuals must have good customer service and cash handling skills and a desire to SELL. Credit Union or Banking experience is a plus. We offer a competitive salary with an outstanding benefits package that includes 4-day workweek. Please fax your resume to the attention of Vanette Jackson in Sterling at 703-709-7551 or Annette Kelly in Reston at 703-689-5272 W'ashinc. io\ Si m kb\\ Phi ss Ni rvvoHk NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER New position opening for entrepreneurial media sales superstar at the largest suburban network in America, the WASHINGTON SURBURBAN PRESS NETWORK. Lucrative career opportunity selling national and regional major account advertising in Washington’s local community newspapers, collectively publishing 1.2 million circulation. Top income and excellent benefits to the self-motivated “rainmaker" with strong sales track record. Work form either our VA or MD offices. Some travel and basic computer skills required. Send confidential resume to: Gay Nuttell, President/CEO e-mail GAYNgWSPNET.COM or fax _ (703)904-1009 CNA’s Sign-On Bonus Great Differential We are seeking caring & friendly licensed care givers to fill FT/PT/PRN Day & Evening vacancies, as well as Every Other Weekend Nights. We pay for experience. We are an attractive and superbly staffed facility! Mail/fax resume or Heather at 703-404-5212. Falcons Landing 20522 Falcons Landing Sterling, VA 20165 Fax: (703) 404-5206 EOF M/F/V/I) MAINTENANCE Position available for new medical office building in Loudoun Co. Three years experience in building maintenance and repair necessary. Must have own transportation. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to 703-273-3467 or call 703-273-1427 weekdays between 9:00am-12 noon for more info. NO WALK-INS. EOE Employment Opportunities at TELOS Corporation Telos Corporation, an Information Technology company, located in Northern VA has several openings in various departments: • Electronic Assemblers • Sales Support Rep/System Engineer • Material Flow Coordinator • Jr. Collections Specialist • Sr. Wireless Network Tech Please call Sharon Lowe at (703) 724-4607 for info. Fax (703) 724-3860 or email your resume to: sharon.lowe@tetos.com Telos is an EOE Burke Homes, a premier custom homebuilder in Loudoun County, is seeking a project manager. We are a young company that is exploding with business and growth opportunities. The right person will be instrumental in all facets of building beautiful Custom homes from the inception to the final polished product. We strive for excellence and just like our customers we expect nothing but' the best. Burke Homes appreciates all employees with a full benefits package that includes health, dental, vision and 401K/Profit Sharing. If you're familiar with building, have a strong work ethic and enjoy an exciting atmosphere. Fax a cover letter & resume’: Human Resources Dept. (703) 777-2819 EOE fi RAY DON ^ MANOR11 BEHAVIORAL MtAl.TH StUVICKS Graydon Manor Day School, located in Sterling, VA, is recruiting tor the following positions: HALF-TIME ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR and ACTIVITY COORDINATORS for SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM. Contact Mr. Bill Gulgert, Vice Principal. FAMILY THERAPIST: Immediate opening for a Licensed Therapist to provide counseling for families of Special Education students. Up to 10 hours per week. Send resume or call Dr. Russ Nelson, Principal. TEACHERS: For the upcoming school year (8-2000 - 6-2001). Special Education certification preferred. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume or call Dr. Russ Nelson, Principal. GRAYDON MANOR DAY SCHOOL 152 Enterprise Street Sterling, VA 20164 PHONE: 703-430-0176 FAX: 703-430-0651 EOE You’re Looking for Personal Growth and Opportunity AND We’re Looking for Leadership Skills and Experience. Let’s Get Together! POSITIONS AVAILABLE ASSISTANT MANAGER TRAINEE Culpeper Store SALES ASSOCIATES 11 pm to 7 am at Clevenger's Corner & Culpeper Stores J Part-Time: 5 am to 9 am or 3 pm to 7 pm ' Apply at any area Q-Stop WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES: • Very Competitive Wages • Immediate Medical Coverage • Paid Vacations • 401 (k) Plan • Paid Holidays • Profit Sharing • Paid Personal Days • Much More Apply at any of our Local stores: CULPEPER, AMISSVILLE, BEALETON GOT A NOSE FOR THE AIRLINE BUSINESS? Work around aircraft in an action-packed outdoor environment where you will never be bored. Join our Aircraft Support Team at Washington Dulles. • NO airline experience necessary • Free flight benefits—even for your parents • Automatic pay raise after just six months • Extra bonus potential every three months • Growth opportunities like you won’t believe United Express/Atlantic Coast Airlines is the fastest-growing regional airline in America. Join our team. We need you. fUNITEDEXPRESS Proudly operated by Atlantic Coast Airlines. An Equal Opportunity Employer. www.atlanticcoast.com W FUtNITURB 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 *40IK 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 Come and Shine With the Best Sunrise Assisted Living is having a JOB FAIR - TODAY WHEN: Wednesday, April 19th WHAT TIME: 3PM-7PM WHERE: Sunrise of Countryside 45800 Jona Drive, Sterling, 703-430-0681 Hiring for our RESTON, LEESBURG, and COUNTRYSIDE Communities. We are currently looking for dedicated individuals in the following fields: • Resident Care • Maintenance • Dining Services • Housekeeping • Marketing/Reception Come in on Wednesday to find out more about Sunrise Assisted Living We are also looking for a Virginia Float Nurse. If interested, please fax resume to 703-744-1700, ATTN: Carolyn Innman, SR Director of Wellness Services. Sunrise. Assisted Ljvino Everyone will have an interview! Everyone will go home with a special gift! _It will feel like home to you too._ NOW HIRING Waiter/Waitress Cook Dishwasher Bartender Please call Betty Hansel - 540-399-1779 EDUCATION REPORTER Talented, enthusiastic reporter with an interest in the schools. Must have some newspaper background. Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 NORTHERN VIRGINIA Division Administrative Assistant Omni Services has an immediate need for a Division Administrative Assistant. Omni is located in Culpeper, VA. We offer comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. A sampling of responsibilities include preparing reports, planning meetings and events, and providing administrative support to division management and staff. Ideal candidate must have high school degree, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel). Position requires travel. Please fax resume to Jim Koehr at 540-829-4773 or Mail to Jim Koehr Omni Services 14115 Lovers Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701 EOE WRITERS WANTED Work in a creative, professional newsroom. Live in a beautiful, friendly community. The Fauquier Times Democrat is looking for two talented reporters to cover police and education news. Newspaper experience preferred. Send clips and resume to: Robin Earl Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 540-347-4222 NURSING POSITIONS * LPN, Team Leader, PT, Night Shifts * Certified Nursing Assistant, PT, Day & Night Shifts Great Differentials! Competitive Salaries! Our Mission: To Provide Excellent Resident Care We seek licensed staff to provide excellent care to residents. We are an attractive, superbly staffed, non-profit organization. Join our friendly, caring and supportive team. Mail/fax resume or call Karen at (703) 404-5220. Falcons Landing 20522 Falcons Landing Circle Sterling, VA 20165 FAX: (703) 404-5206 EOE M/F/V/D __ THE JOHNSON ( ENTER SURVEYORS We are a leading civil design and survey firm in N. VA. Positions available in our Loudoun office. Work performed with state of the art survey equipment. Very competitive compensation packages, including full benefits. Ample opportunity for advancement. Party Chief- Min. 5 yrs. exp. in construction stakeout, topography and boundary surveys. Instrument Person- 1-2 yrs. exp. in operation of field survey instruments in the accomplishment of boundary and topographic surveys and construction stakeout. Rod/Chaln Person- Entry level positions in survey operations. Will Train. Submit Expressions of Interest to: James Maier, Jr., L.S. Christopher consultants, ltd. 10 Pidgeon Hill Dr. # 200 Sterling, VA. 20165 FAX: (703) 444-5230 Email: jimmaier@ccl-eng.com 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 men/women 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 accept for this position can expect to EARN $40,000 + PER YEAR. We offer complete training and many company benefits. Call 540-937-7259 MANAGING DIRECTOR Ki Theatre Washington, VA Full-time position for person with strong skills in sales, marketing and writing. Responsibilities: booking/managing national tours; creating multi-tiered sales/booking strategy; grant writing. Must be excellent communicator, self-starter, strong organization, good computer skills. Email: kitheatre@pobox.com or write: P.O. Box 203 Washington, VA 22747 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 Division Administrative Assistant Omni Sen/ices has an immediate need for a Division Administrative Assistant. Omni is located in Culpeper, VA. We offer comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. A sampling of responsibilities include preparing reports, planning meetings and events, and providing administrative support to division management and staff. Ideal candidate must have high school degree, excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel). Position requires travel. Please fax resume to Jim Koehr at 540-829-4773 or Mail to Jim Koehr Omni Services 14115 Lovers Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701 EOE OFFICE ASSITANT Monomoy Services, Inc. is interviewing now for this position. Some accounting knowledge preferred but not required. Will train right individual. Benefits offered Please call 540-253-5500 to schedule interview or Fax resume in confidence 540-253-5100 EOE BCC, a Black Box Confounded in 1982 provides voice & data cabling services. TECHNICIANS NETWORK CABLING 2 yrs min. exp. w/ CAT5 UTP & Fiber Optics Vendor certifications a plus BICSI cert Major plus Excellent driving record COMMUNICATION TECHNICIANS Sterling based, growing, fast paced communications company seeking communication technicians with one or more of the following skills for nationwide work; Central office, switches, power experience & equipment installation. FAX resume to: (703) 404-0375 Licensed BICSI Training Facility Drug testing is a condition of employment. EOE CLASSIFIED ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Look no further! Times Community Newspapers, an award winning Northern Virginia weekly, has opportunity for dynamic, goal oriented individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and the Drive (obe#l. Telephone, customer service or outside sales experience preferred but will train the right individuals. If you are proud of your accomplishments and w ant to join our team, we offer an excellent benefit and compensation program. E-mail your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to: jhardison@timespapers.com or Are you looking to join a professional sales team? FAX: 703-771-0036 EOE

Photo courtesy of Blue Moon Cafe PERFORMING ARTIST: Kera and the Black Heritage Orchestra will be performing at Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville on Friday, April 21 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Kera formed the Black Heritage Orchestra working with US Jazzman Mike Russell, formerly of Sperryville, telling the story of black music in music. Billy Welch celebrates 21st Billy Welch celebrated his 21st birthday, April 16. To celebrate Billy’s 21 birthday, a surprise party was arranged by Ms. Morgen Dailey. The cake was provided by Billy’s mother. The surprise party was held at Ruby Tuesdays in Winchester. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Welch and Elizabeth, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Dailey, and friends from Lord Fairfax Community College who were Ms.' Morgen Dailey, Nate Rappole, Chris Gauge, Jason Dorsey, Mike Murphy, Ms. Kim Riordan, Ms. Karen Welch, Ben Melister, Ms. Robin Hoelen, Mat, Ben, Caleb, and of course the birthday person himself, Billy Welch. Happy birthday Billy! Elizabeth Welch had a softball game in Culpeper on Saturday, April 15. Her dad, Bill Welch, of course was there to cheer her along. > » l "Ill \ >\\V^ "V Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Mrs. Joanne Welch attended the bake sale and helped with the Grandma’s Attic sponsored by the Washington Baptist Church on April 15. Elizabeth Welch went home with Tiffany Wayland and her mother, Mrs. Barbara Wayland to spend the afternoon Sunday, April 16. Elizabeth and Tiffany with Mr. and Mrs. Wayland visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith in Sperryville. A cookout was enjoyed by both girls at Billy and Barbara Wayland’s home later that day. A new address for Betty Klise and Linnie Cummings, formerly of the Flint Hill area is: 3820 Sir Francis Drake Drive, Chesapeake, Va. 23321. Have a great Easter weekend! Sympathy extended to Boston families ' Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Route 707 residents, Mr. and Mrs. Bemie Jenkins and family upon the passing of his mother, Mrs. Olive West Jenkins, which occurred on Monday, April 10 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Mrs. Ella Rutherford of Castleton way, upon her passing on Wednesday, April 12 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Hope Hill Baptist Church has lost another member. Happy birthday wishes to my nephew, Jason Knick, whose big day is Wednesday, April 19 and also to John Baker of Route 522, who celebrates his day on Easter Sunday. To Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp we extend great wishes as they celebrate another year of wedded bliss on Thursday, April 20. Condolences go out to Mr. Robert Carpenter of Reva way; and the family upon the loss of his father, Mr. Robert G. Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter passed away on Sunday, after a long illness. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to my brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road who have been blessed to celebrate another year on Wednesday, April 19. The Artists of Windmore Foundation meet each Tuesday, 9 a.m. at Julia’s. Call 547-2555 for more information. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road, accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Friday evening callers of Mrs. Eunice Meade and Billy on Hash Lane. Mrs. Atkins was an overnight guest of the Fraziers. Our prayers go out to Mr. Woodward who has been ill and to Bobby Boutchyard, who underwent major surgery in a Richmond hospital on Tuesday. Best wishes and congratulations go out to Miss Geneva Welch creates festival artwork Geneva Welch of Flint Hill created the artwork for the 27th annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. Each year, a new piece of artwork is featured on the catalogue cover that is designed by David Ashton and Associates. The artwork also adorns all the t-shirts, bags and other products for that year’s festival. The festival sponsored by the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association will be held at the Howard County Fairgrounds May 6-7. RECYCLE 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 bellv mower; Ford 5000; MF 240; AC 160 & Farmall H. VEHICLES: 1998 Chew Tahoe; 1994 3500 CMC; 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; Hav rakes; Hav tedder; Befco wheel rake. LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT:' 2 YVW 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 VAAF #197 Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Destiny Menefee of Sperryville and Jeffrey Compton of Castleton way, who were married at New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon. Area residents are invited to bring their young children to the Sperryville Fire Department Saturday afternoon for their annual Easter egg hunt. Quite a number of other activities will take place and the cost is $5 per child. This event is sponsored by the ladies auxiliary. Please call the Extension Office at 675-3619 for any information concerning the Pantry Program, which will be conducted at the Hope Hill Baptist Church, Castleton, beginning Wednesday, April 26. Congratulations to our area students Amanda Sims, a junior and Brittany Thornhill an eight grader who made the A honor roll for the past grading advisory and to A-B Honor Roll students, Rebekah Letsen and Matthew Wolfe, who are seniors and eight grade twins David and John Letsen. All are students at Rappahannock High School and encouragement to each of you, keep up the good work. We apologize if we miss anyone from our area. Kara Grace Corbin, sponsored by Don Corbin Masonary, was the winner for Little Miss Rappahannock, at the Rappahannock Pageant Saturday evening. We take this means to wish each and everyone a glorious Easter and may each heart be filled with,the real meaning of Easter, the time our Lord gave his life for us. 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. Arland F. Welch to Roger Allen Welch, one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Arland F. Welch to Wendell Dale Welch, one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Arland F. Welch to William Roland Welch Jr., one percent undivided interest in 325 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Thomas Smith Wigington to Samuel W. Wigington and other, 46.7 acres and 6.67 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Murphy J. Reid and wife to Ross Odonoghue Jr. and wife, 31.9131 acres, Stonewall District. $85,000. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Arthur J. Piszcz and A EQUAL HOUSING skse OPPORTUNITY All real estate adv ertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discnmination" This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are av ailable on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discnmination, call Hl’D toll tree at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, D.C. area, please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-543-8294. 53 acres of rolling woodland with some open pasture. Great building sites with views of the Blue Ridge and Old Rag Mountain. Nice location between Scrabble and Castleton with frontage on Rt 616. $ 171,400 Kevin Day, Real Estate 602 Zachary Taylor Highway P.O. Box 455, Flint Hill, Virginia 22627 540-675-3777 PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 Real Estate Adviser VTERffnf NATIIIMl ItlKATIM SfRVKIS l By Sam Snead GRI, CRS, CRB, RLI ■ (International Relocation Services) m IMPORTANCE OF A HOME INSPECTION AND DISCLOSURE BY THE SELLER There used to be a saying in the Real Estate Business "Buyer Beware." In other words, the Buyer should be cautious when buying property to be sure of what they were buying. Today Buyers are routinely represented by Buyer's Agents. Agents who are employed by and represent only the Buyer in a real estate transaction. Therefore, home inspections are a common practice today. Home Inspectors are hired by the Buyer to do an extensive inspection of the home and to evaluate the home's condition. Sometimes licensed contractors or engineers are consulted when a problem is discovered. This practice of Home Inspections and Seller Disclosure (a form sellers have to fill out disclosing the condition of their property or a statement saying they are selling their home "as is") have gone a long way in eliminating problems between the Buyer and Seller and have taken the Real Estate Agent out of the middle with regard to defects and condition of properties. It has also eliminated the need for a number of lawsuits stemming from defects found after the sale. It is important therefore that sellers understand this practice and have their properties in good condition when they put them on the market or warn the Buyers of "as is" condition. It is also important that they disclose any known defects to the Buyer prior to the contract. The practice of Home Inspections and Seller Disclosure has had a positive influence on the Real Estate business and is here to stay. Office:540-987-9243 Home: 540-987-9336 You can view my listings on the Internet: www.homesdatabase.com/samsnead E-mail: SamSnead@mris.com SAM SNEAD 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 others, lots 3 and 4, block A, French Farm Subdivision, Wakefield District. $122,000. Cordani General Contracting to Gregory Van Damme, 2 acres, Wakefield District. $132,452.16. Betty C. Klise to Larry I.K. Wingfield and wife, 3.8126 acres, Wakefield District. $164,000. Mitchel S. Karp and wife to Edward F. Connelly and wife, 8.0315 acres, lot O, DeborahHelen Estate, Wakefield District. $62,000. Mary Elizabeth Weiss to Michelle Lee Weiss, lot #25, block 2, section D, plat 4, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. JUST LISTED! 25 acres near LittL Washington, open and wooded. Great access to 211. $162,500 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.P. 675-3490 540-341-3528 or 800^23-8846 New Design & * Construction * Mahagemertt r Rappahannock . rpgp *» * I' * * | * * * ♦ f ^ Design mm Sperryville Realty : James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office -nr"7—v We cannot do business from an • empty wagon! We need listings! Call today for a no - cost property analysis report. James W. Leake l 540-987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 540-675-3291 Hi 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 Stunning views and quality construction set this retreat ; home apart from anything else available. A beautifully maintained property. Master suite on main floor with atrium door • to deck. Large living/dining combination with soaring brick fireplace also has 3 atrium doors with Palladian windows for light and exploration of the outdoors. Huge deck, 3BRs, 2 1/2 BAs, basement stubbed for bath, pond; all on 34 acres. $495,000 If you are searching for a true Farmhouse which is in excellent condition, here it is: located on 1.2+ acres with unstoppable views. This 3BR/2BA home has living room, separate dining room and dining space in old-fashioned kitchen, large sunny family room, bedroom & bath on main floor. 2 BRs and library upstairs. Partial basement, 3 outbuildings. $220