Rappahannock News, May 24, 2000

“ 274994 LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA SERIALS SECTION - 800 E BROAD ST RICHMOND VA 23219-1903 VV'V: H- *-'y ^ n n ■ fe .. _ . ..Xfj \ l " "11-r....fr -- ,x.v “~T.nr~ '*r 1- « 123nd Year ... No. 21 v \ Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000 www.timespapers.conn . .. - V >?* • fr VT • v v.'k • «~ki t* Jn ■«•■* * f *4; VV; 5?/ rjkr^k f/ft 50 cents > Rapp Briefs Sharp Rock wins two medals Sharp Rock Vineyards, one of Rappahannock County’s newest wineries, was awarded two medals in the Virginia Governor’s Cup wine competition in a ceremony held Monday in Richmond. Its 1999 Chardonnay Reserve received a Silver Medal, and its 1999 Cabernet Franc received a Bronze. Over 200 wines were evaluated in this annual event, which has become the most prestigious competition for Virginia vintages. Sharp Rock Vineyards is located near Old Rag Mountain at the intersection of Routes 601 and 707; they are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. Spring Trail Ride slated for Saturday The Rappahannock Hunt will host their annual Spring Trail Ride on Saturday, May 27 at 11 a.m. at Bleu Rock Inn near Washington. The ride will be moderately paced with jumps optional. A refreshment break will be provided midway and hamburgers and drinks will be available at the picnic. Please bring a dish to share. The ride and picnic is $15 and $5 for the picnic only. Western and English riders are welcome. For further information contact Barton Hitchcock at 825-6859; Janet O’Keefe at 540-368-0227, days or 547-2993, evenings. Hard hats are recommended. Center now open The Rappahannock Career Resource Center has just opened. It will provide assistance to citizens in searching for job opportunities and in preparing job applications. The office is located in the basement level of the Rappahannock County Library. The current hours of operation are Monday 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday 1 to 5 p.m. The phone is 675-2631. Pre-school opportunity If you have children up to age five, plan to visit the “Central Courtyard and Butterfly Garden” at Rappahannock County Elementary School on DARE Day, Friday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be many agencies and teachers on hand to answer questions that you may have about your pre-school aged child. There are many services available to pre-schoolers and their parents that often appear to be “well-kept secrets." Please help to spread the word to others in the community that might be able to use this information. . RCES extends special thanks to volunteer Ms. Barbara Adolfi, who is helping to plan this event. Happenings • Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. The new business item is appeal #00-0302: Luray Caverns/Hall Property Sign (rehearing due to failure to hold a public hearing at April meeting). • Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m., Rappahannock Water and Sewer Authority will meet at the Sperryville Waste Water Plant. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Historic house vandalized By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer “They basically destroyed the interior of this grand old mansion,” remarked Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz, after witnessing the vandalism committed last week at Montpelier, an 18th century plantation house on Rt. 231. “I can’t even describe what I saw.” The property is owned by the four daughters of the late James W. Fletcher. The main house has not been lived in many years, and is in clear view of Rt. 231. According to Sherertz, the crime occurred sometime on May 18 or May 19. His office received a call from one of the owners who lives in Richmond at about 4 p.m. on May 20, asking that a deputy meet her at the scene. Damage discovered The owner had been informed of the damage earlier in the day by a person authorized to come on to the property. Apparently, the visitor had first noticed the broken windows, and upon reaching the main house, heard water running inside. What the owner and Sheriff’s Office personnel found when they arrived at Montpelier was heart-breaking. “Montpelier is a multi-level house, with about 12 big rooms,” noted Sherertz. “Each room had mings in it, mostly antiques ... and everything inside had been destroyed.” Among items smashed by the vandals were numerous antique tables and chairs, a grand piano, an old upright piano and- numerous smaller pieces of furniture. A huge cast iron stove in the kitchen had been overturned, and the banister and balusters of a unique spiral staircase smashed to pieces. In addition, virtually all of the windows of the house were smashed. Water faucets turned on in upstairs rooms, and water pipes broken in other areas, resulting in water damage. Although the investigation has not come up with any firm leads, Sherertz doubts that the destruction was the work of delinquents or pranksters, due to the extent to which the rampage was taken. Sherertz also believes that the vandals were in the house “for a protracted period of time” while systematically destroying the property. “It is difficult to determine the motivation behind this outrageous act,” said Sherertz. “It goes way beyond what pranksters would do.” Describing the vandalism as “senseless,” Sherertz said that his office would look into the reasons why Montpelier — or the owners — might have been targeted by the vandals. The late James W. Fletcher had begun an ongoing restoration of the old home. According to Sherertz, his daughters family wished jt$ have Montpelier included in a register of historic homes, and that tlw house had recently been photograjpeed for that purpose. Now, Montpelier will be boardedup until the situation can be further assessed. Deputy First Class Roger Jenkins is in charge of the investigation, and Sherertz promised increased policing of the area. Currently, the daughters are offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Further details will be forthcoming in next week’s Rappahannock New.s. OVERTURNED: The cast iron stove in the kitchen was flipped. Rappahannock News Photo/Bill Kossler DESTROYED: Broken windows, doors, etc., beyond belief. History Built in 1745 by Francis Thornton for his son William, the main house at Montpelier •’ was once the centerpiece of a '"‘v 40,000 acre land grant given by Lord Fairfax. . 4; Build of brick and stone and covered with stucco, the house is immense — over 110 feet long, but only one room wide on all three floors. The interior features a central /■■? hall plan with four rooms on > each floor. The fine woodwork found throughout the house is ® Virginia heart pine, and there f are many other interesting architectural elements. ? , * The southeast facade features | an imposing, two story portico stretching the entire length of J the building. | The house has been ;■ maintained in its original condition, and until recent years, had been used occasionally by the Fletcher family for entertaining. Fundraiser this weekend The Committee administering the Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund will host its annual fundraiser and dinner on Saturday, May 27. The event is scheduled at 5 p.m. at the home of Roger and Geneva Welch near Flint Hill. Mary Beth Williams was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Route 729 on May 14, 1997. The memorial fund established in Mary Beth’s name has as its purpose the funding of scholarships for higher education, camp attendance and other activities for the youth of Rappahannock County. All citizens of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area are invited to attend this function. The cost of tickets is $50 per couple or $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Service, 675-3619. The Mary Beth Williams Memorial Fund provided five scholarships of $1,000 each to Rappahannock County college students last year. The requirements for these scholarships are as follows: 1. Applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County. 2. Applicant must be a senior that has been accepted in a two or four-year college or a student that is presently enrolled in a two or fouryear college. 3. Applicants majoring in Agriculture and/or an active participant in the Rappahannock 4-H Program will be given priority consideration. 4. The scholarship will be awarded only one Mary Beth Williams time to an eligible applicant. The Committee is in the process of accepting applications. The extended deadline for scholarship applications is May 26. Applications should be mailed or delivered to the office of Douglas K. Baumgardner in Washington. Sheriff seeks pay supplement for deputies BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Writer Sheriff Larry Sherertz presented the Board of Supervisors with a plan for supplementing deputies’ salaries at Monday’s FY 2001 Budget Work Session. The salaries for sheriff's deputies and other constitutional officers are set by Virginia’s Compensation Board and, according to Sheriff Sherertz, are not sufficient to retain deputies and have resulted in “economic flight.” Over the past four years, he told the Board of Supervisors, eighteen employees have been lost— "most for economic reasons.” Other jurisdictions in the area have taken to supplementing deputies’ pay in order to retain them. Madison County, the Sheriff reported, is in the process of evaluating a plan, proffered by its Board of Supervisors, that provides salary enhancements starting at $3600 per year for deputies with up to five years of service. The Compensation Board pay plan for law enforcement officers shows a Step 1 salary of $22,595, or"' approximately $10.86 per hour for a 2080 hour work year. It is the Sheriff’s contention that this is not adequate compensation for the efforts put forth by the deputies, and he proposed to supplement the compensation by providing holiday pay in lieu of “comp time” for holidays worked, and by providing a supplemental stipend of $1200 per year to each deputy. This will not See DEPUTIES, Page A8

Small, but a big voice Today, May 18, there are six tiny speckled eggs in the house wren nest in the back yard. The incubating female flew out when I opened the box. On May 1, Lee and I turned into our driveway after nearly two weeks in South Carolina. When I opened the car door, the first sound I heard was the bubbly, effervescent song of the house wren. For a bird not much longer than four inches, the male wren has plenty of volume. “The house wren is back,” I said. “I hope he behaves,” said Lee Trott. Lee has difficulty accepting the nature of house wrens. I try to be more objective, more scientific. For two years in a row, the house wren returned to our Flint Hill yard in May and entered the nest box near the garage where the bluebird was nesting. The bluebird eggs were thrown out and the nest destroyed. This is typical house wren behavior. The wren then placed a few sticks in the box. Result: no bluebirds to brighten our back yard. One year, Lee was so angry with the wren that she checked the nest box each day and removed the wren’s sticks. If there was to be no bluebird nest in the back yard, neither would there be a wren nest. I see trying to out-maneuver a house wren as a losing endeavor. With persistent energy, the bird places sticks in any available or possible nesting cavity. If one is to judge wrens by human rules of good behavior, the house wren is not a very companionable neighbor to other cavity-nesting birds, such as chickadees and titmice. And bluebirds. Whether or not a house wren disrupts nesting of the most famous of all cavity nesters, the woodpeckers, I do not know. Nor can I find any reference in ornithological literature. I rather doubt the wren would disturb the nest of a downy woodpecker and am reasonably certain the nest of the big, bold and aggressive red-bellied woodpecker would not be disturbed by a wren. These two cavity nesters started excavations weeks ago and are incubating white eggs All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott at this date. After I unpacked the car on May 1, I checked the garage nest box that had contained a j chickadee nest when we left for the Carolina Low Country. When, just before our departure, I peered into the box (it has a top opening), a chickadee was nestled down in her nest of moss and animal fur. She peered up at me with an intense, unafraid, unblinking stare. The wren had indeed thrown out the chickadee eggs, removed the nest, and placed a tangled foundation of sticks in the box. Male house wrens arrive well ahead of the females from their wintering grounds along the coast of the southeastern states. This arrival is announced by a burst of sound and much activity that involves investigating any possible nesting cavity. Often, short stiff sticks are placed in nest cavities as a sort of down payment and indication of possible occupation for nesting. On May 11, I checked the bluebird nest box from which the wren had evicted the chickadees. I found the wren nest complete except for a final lining of feathers and grapevine bark; this would form a deep cup in which six to eight eggs would be deposited. A female has been lured into our back yard by the male’s bursts of bubbly song. It is her duty to select the cavity from among those in which males have placed short twigs and finish the nest. It’s best to learn to live with house wrens and their destructive nature: Otherwise, one is battling a tiny but determined bundle of energy. I remind myself not to confuse the fact of predation with the effect of predation. House wrens have been entering nest cavities of other birds and destroying eggs for years beyond counting. Nature has a way of balancing these things out. NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND AND READOPT AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO TRANSIENT ROOM RENTALS AND MEALS Kindly take notice the Town Council will consider at its next regular meeting on June 14, 2000 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be called, at the Town Hall, Town of Washington, Virginia an ordinance to amend and readopt the tax on transient room rentals and the tax on meals as stated in such ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance is on file at the Town Clerk’s Office, the County Administrator’s Office and the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County and may be inspected during normal business hours. The general purpose of the proposed ordinance is to readopt the existing ordinance relating to a tax on transient room rentals and a tax on meals and to amend the ordinance to exclude from taxation “food” as defined in the Food Stamp Act, tangible personal property purchased with food coupons and other exclusions as set forth and to amend the subsection relating to the exclusion of food and beverages sold through vending machines. Please attend to express your views. TOWN COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON John C. Bennett Town Attorney [Yes! J □ Please enter my new i I subscription to: J Happahannoch Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21 Elsewhere in the U S.$27.°°/year Name _ Address _ City__State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 *_ \ . This form may also be used for I CHANGE OF ADDRESS | Old Address: New Address: j-, j- --—1--I The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050 7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. RCPS News BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • DARE Day/Field Day at RCES is scheduled for this Friday, May 26. Captain Jeff Brown and Ms. Carol Nowakoski have been working feverishly to plan and deal with all the last minute details for these exciting events! If you are able, please plan to be a part of this wonderful event for our preschool through seventh grade children. mere wm De a volunteer table set up next to the main entrance to the school. Please check in there to find out which volunteer tasks may still need attention. The Smoke House is a popular site for the children. As they “tour” the house they learn about fire safety, but it requires lots of volunteer help. The simulated “smoke” is safe and not offensive. If you are able and willing to work inside or outside of this exhibit for even a short time, please stop by the volunteer table and offer your services. If you have questions or can volunteer in advance, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. Many thanks to Mrs. Deborah Flournoy for her generous donation of Beanie Babies to the RCES PTO. On DARE Day/Field Day door prize tickets will be given out to all parents of preschool children aged zero through five who attend the preschool event in the Central Courtyard and Butterfly Garden at RCES. At the end of the day, tickets will be drawn for ten different Beanie Babies to be awarded to the lucky winners. If you are the parent of a preschool child, please plan to attend to discover the wide array of services available in Rappahannock County and the public schools for you and children. Just follow the balloon lined walkway at the center entrance to the school and follow the arrows! • The Relay for Life celebration at RCES last Friday was a huge success in spite of the rain. Though several of the events were moved inside, walking continued outside throughout the night and the American Cancer Society exceeded its goal, raising over $4,000 more than last year! The RCES Middle School band played for the event and received rave reviews! • The July 4th Student ArJ Show is still accepting works of art through the last day of school. Any student in Rappahannock County Public School grades K-12 may submit a two dimensional work of art, not to exceed 11 by 17 inches. The medium and subject are up to the artist. You may decide whether to paint, draw or create a collage of a still life, landscape or portrait. If you have questions, you may call RCES Parent Volunteer CUU XI ns, Mrs. ueDoran Flournoy at 675-3212. Please turn m your entries to Mrs. H a r r i e 11 e Rosenblatt. RCES Art teacher, or Jan Makela at RCES. Be sure to attach a registration form to your entry. We are looking forward to seeing the variety ot creative efforts. • Whew! SOL’s are i over for 4 another year! Thank you, parents, sending students school for your to well rested and with full stomachs! Getting a good night’s sleep and eating a good breakfast before test day really does make a difference in the students’ ability to focus on the test. • Get well wishes go out to RCES sixth grade student, Andrew Treanor, who recently broke his arm in five places! He has been through a trying time, but is now recovering nicely. We are all looking forward to his quick return to school! • The RCES Book Exchange is still happening! If you have not yet donated your gently used children’s books to this wonderful PTO project, it is not too late. The collection box is bursting at the seams which brings joy to us all. On DARE Day Parent Volunteer, Deborah Flournoy, will be manning the table in front of the school where children take home the book of their choice for a donation of five, ten or 25 cents. . If you have books to donate on that day, please deliver them to Mrs. Fournoy at the PTO Book Exchange table. 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I understand that the decorations were beautiful, the food was wonderful and the Faculty Entertainment was beyond belief! Rumor has it that Mrs. VanHom was a Blues Brother! Parents on the committee who assisted with the planning of the event were: Maggie Rogers, Patty Metcalfe, Peggie Woodard, Donna Oliver, Faith Dickerson, Linda Torrance, Danette Opseth, Lilo Wolfe, Margaret Baumgardner, Sherry Pace and Karen Alexander. Many of these parents spent Frfctey evening and all day Saturday decorating and preparing for the Sunday evening event. Mrs. Andra Logan and Mrs. Judy Atkins served as Faculty Representatives to the Parent Committee and we are very grateful to them for their efforts. For those of you who do not know, the Senior Banquet was begun several years ago as the faculty’s gift to the graduating seniors. During the past five k years, parents have come on & board to help plan and carry out the theme, decorallgk tions, program and invL tations. The faculty con§• tinues to provide all of j|jw the food and entertainment which is always uuisiauuiug. it is wonderful to see the staff and parents working cooperatively on yet another special event for our students. This is just one more example of how much we all really do share the same hopes, dreams and wishes for our kids! • RCES Third Grade teacher, Ms. Beth Tillinghast, was recently feted with a bridal shower by the staff in anticipation of her upcomirig wedding. The faculty and staff all wish her tremendous happiness as she embarks on this new adventure. She is resigning at the end of this year, and we will all miss her presence on the staff and in the classroom. • It is hard to believe that the year is almost over! Students sometimes feel that the year will never end, and then “presto”, it’s over! So many memories and good times to recall. So many friendships to savor. Have a great week. WCDS News By Lori Ferreira Rappahannock News Writer • Wakefield Country Day School will hold its Prep School Graduation and Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. This year’s commencement speaker will be Dr. Steven L. Monfort, Associate Professor at George Mason University and Research Veterinarian at the Conservation and Research Center, National Zoological Park, Smithsonian Institution in Front Royal. The WCDS Lower School Closing Exercises and Awards Ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 26. • The Rappahannock Lions Club recently presented the 2000 Bland Music Competition at The Theatre at Washington. Students at Wakefield Country Day School were awarded top prizes in the Junior Division of the competition. The WCDS winners were as follows: Nicole Fegeas, Second Place Instrumentalist (piano); Nicole Espinola, First Place Instrumentalist (Piano); and Michelle Fegeas, First Place Vocalist. The Lions Clubs of Virginia sponsor the Bland Music Competition in honor of James Bland, writer of “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny” as well as hundreds of other American folk songs. • Congratulations to Thomas Dowell and running mate Britton Wood, who were elected by classmates to serve as President and Vice President of the Wakefield Country Day School Student Government for the 2000/01 school year. We look forward to another great year full of exciting and worthwhile activities! Hats off to graduating President, Brittany Hammelman and Vice President Sarah Elizabeth Hunt for all of their hard work this year! Hearthstone School to move to Sperryville BY JANE MULLAN Rappahannock News Writer Hearthstone School is excited to announce its intention to move to a more central and accessible location in Rappahannock County. A contract has been secured for the purchase of Country Manor in Sperryville. Plans are underway to renovate and improve the site. The building is 10,000 square feet and can house many classrooms to accommodate Hearthstone’s growth. Country Manor’s location is ideal. It borders on Shenandoah National Park, providing the students with an unparalleled opportunity to observe nature firsthand. Hearthstone will continue using art, music, poetry, and r drama as tools to enliven aca- |* demic learning as well as practical activities such as 1 organic gardening, sewing, ; and cooking. At Hearthstone, j parents and teachers share a common interest in providing an education for children which focuses on creative, intellectual and spiritual dimensions of learning. Hearthstone’s curriculum in intended to nurture and educate the whole child, “head, heart, and hands.” Hearthstone is currently accepting students for the 2000-2001 school year. For more information, please c$ll Jane Mullan at 540-937-4920 or enrollment@hearthstoneschool.org. \ RESPECT j THE EARTH ... RECYCLE!

A brigade of authors invited to Sperryville Civil War Days Authors of several Civil War books, ranging from a study of General Robert E. Lee s strategy to a novel about a murder at wartime Manassas, will attend Sperryville Civil War Days to discuss their works. The second annual event in Sperryville will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, and will feature Civil War music, re-enactors and other events in addition to the author appearances. Headquarters for the event is the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Main Street in the historic Village. Two authors who focused their work on Lee, who commanded the Confederate army in Virginia, will speak and sign their books on Saturday, June 3. Military historian and analyst Bevin Alexander, author of "Robert E. Lee's Civil War," offers a critical re-examination of the military genius of Lee. While Alexander's book gives the revered Confederate general full credit for his defensive maneuvers and for holding together an out manned and outgunned army, he argues that Lee's rigid belief in large-scale attacks against Union armies led to the defeat of the South. Mr. Alexander, who lives near Richmond, will speak at the bookshop about 11 a.m. on Saturday. He will be followed in early afternoon by another author who has examined Lee's personal character and what can be learned about leadership from that study. Harry W. Crocker III, who. is executive editor of Regnery Publishing Inc., will discuss and sign his book, "Robert E. Lee on Leadership," about 1 p.m. This book combines the study of history with the popular, modern phenomenon of self improvement, in drawing leadership lessons from Lee's admirable personal character and his Civil War strategy. Each chapter concludes with a brief list of "Lee's Lessons" that can be applied in today's world by anyone in a leadership position. On Sunday, June 4, Madison County author Harold Woodward Jr. will discuss his book, "The Confederacy's Forgotten Son," a biography of General James L. Kemper. Commander of a brigade of Virginia infantry, Kemper was severely wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg but survived the war to become a post war governor of Virginia. Kemper was born and grew up in Madison County, like his biographer. Joe Shelton, a Frederick, Md., re-enactor who portrays General Kemper, will provide an "in the flesh" representation of the general at Mr. Woodward's talk, scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday. At about 3, author Michael Kilian, Washington correspondent for The Chicago Tribune, will discuss and sign his work of Civil War fiction, "Murder at Manassas." This historical novel is the first in a planned series of mysteries built around Civil War battles and events. Greg Glassner, editor of the Madison County Eagle, will also be on hand Sunday to discuss and sign his newly published biography, "Extra Billy Smith, Virginia's Govemor/General." The book is a study of the life of William Smith, who served as a Virginia member of Congress, CIVIL WAR J The second annual Sperryville Civil War Days in Sperryville will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. Confederate General, and last Confederate governor of secessionist Virginia. James P. Gannon, owner of the bookshop and organizer of Sperryville Civil War Days, will sign copies of his book, "Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers: A History of the 6th Louisiana Infantry, 1861-65,” during the two day event. All the author presentations are free and open to the public. Those who are unable to attend but would like a signed copy of one or more of the books may reserve copies by calling the bookshop at 987-8444. Barn fire results in death of 3 horses By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police are investigating a bam fire near Huntly that occurred on May 16 that resulted in the deaths of three horses. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, The call came in at about 7:30 p.m., reporting that a bam adjacent to a dwelling on Rt. 522 was on fire. “It took a long time to put the fire out, and only one of the four horses inside the barn managed to escape,” said Sherertz. Cause of the blaze has not been determined. Trees cut down Also under investigation is the cutting of seven large trees in the Castleton area, which occurred around midnight on May 20. A resident living near the intersection of Castle Mountain Road and Laurel Mills Road called the Sheriff’s Office after hearing chainsaws running and trees crashing to the ground. When Dep. Mark Currence approached the scene, he found Castle Mountain thank everyone /or the cards, food, phone calls, flowers and prayers in our time of loss. May God bless each of you. The family of Ennis Jenkins, Sr. The Rappahannock would like to blocked by two trees that had been dropped across the road about a mile from the complainant’s property, and had to back-track. On final count, seven trees were cut down in the space of about a half-hour, including a sycamore tree measuring two feet in diameter. “We’re not sure why this was done, and we have few investigative leads,” said Sherertz. “If anyone has any information, I urge them to call us.” No dollar value has been placed on the destroyed trees. Fugitive caught A Manassas man being sought by authorities in Iowa was apprehended by Sheriff’s deputies at Laurel Mills early on the morning of May 20 after they arrived on the scene to investigate reports of gunfire. According to Sherertz, Richard Allen Keel, 25, r ■5-T-H-n mm m - -j ■ ■ ■ ■■ " A- " ■ X fl [ Thank you 9 9 9 9 Everyone for flowers, cards and visits while in hospital and at home after my auto accident of May 10. A special thanks to Washington Rescue Inc. Everyone was great. God Bless. Bernice L. Woodward K_I...Z._JT LLi-LLULUJ allegedly got into a fight with a companion after returning to Laurel Mills from Luray. Apparently Keel was angry that his companion had not helped him during a fist fight in Luray, and upon reaching the Laurel Mills Store at about 3:49 a.m., he threatened to kill the man and fired a handgun at him. Unharmed, the man fled the scene, but the shots were heard by a deputy who lives in the area, who called the Sheriff’s Office for back-up. Once on the scene, Dep. Connie Compton and Dep. James Welch questioned witnesses, and located Keel at a residence nearby, where he was staying. He surrendered without incident. Keel has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, brandishing a firearm, abduction, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. “Other charges are pending,” according to Sherertz. Upon further investigation, it was learned that a warrant for his arrest had been issued in Iowa. Keel is currently incarcerated in the Rappahannock County Jail. Thursday 5/25 OPEN NIC Sponsored Oasis CD bY Friday 5/26 Shawn Persinger Satur day 5/27 ck Sham Black Sheep Sunday 5/28: Singer/ Songwriter Night NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday 5:30 to closing Family Dining & Fine Musk . 540-987-3162 * www.bluemooncafe.com . ^/aith C^ountain (Company 23rd Anniversary Clearance Sale $10 TENT h, SALE T"' EVERYTHING UNDER THE TENT IS JUST $10! d r e s s e s • J u in p e r s • s k i r I s • b I o u s e s In the Store - Save up to 75% on Current Spring and Summer Overstocks! Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 27, 28, 29 10am - 6pm The Old Sperryville School House, Corner off Routes 522 & 211 Sperryville, VA 22740 (540) 987-8353 www.faithmountain.com Democrats featured at district convention BY MEREDITH GORFEIN Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock may be a small county, but we were well represented at the 10th Congressional District Convention held on Saturday, May 20 at the Centreville High School. The seven-member Delegation from Rappahannock were Ray Brown, Kate Gagnon, Meredith Gorfein, Bill Kossler, Kent Reeve, Bill Tieckelmann, and Bob Weinberg. Four of the Delegation played prominent roles. Bob Weinberg, Kent Reeve, Kate Gagnon, and Bill Tieckelmann were speakers as well as behind-the-scenes workers. Bob Weinberg, Chair of the Resolutions Committee for the 10th District presented the resolutions filed by all the counties in the 10th and led the discussion and votes on those resolutions. All of the six resolutions adopted by the Rappahannock Democratic Caucus on April 17 were passed by the Convention and will be heard at the State Convention in Norfolk. Bob Weinberg was also chosen to be the Democratic Elector from the 10th District. Kent Reeve, Chair of the Credentials Committee, was responsible for all of the before-convention work which made for the smooth running of the convention. Mr. Reeve was elected to serve on the Credentials Committee for the State Convention. Kate Gagnon presented the Health Care resolution to the Convention and Bill Tieckelmann introduced the “soft money” resolution. The Health Care resolution passed unanimously and the “soft money” resolution passed by a wide margin. At the 10 th Congressional District Convention all of the Delegates and Alternates were fully pledged to and enthusiastically supportive of A1 Gore for President. The several speakers further charged that enthusiasm. Perhaps, however, the most stirring speech of the afternoon was made by Cornell Brooks, honoring our Senator, Chuck Robb. By the end of the speech the whole auditorium was on its feet, determined to not just stand up for Senator Robb, but to work our hearts for him. This 10th District Convention was the first for most of the Rappahannock Delegation. We’re all looking forward to the State Convention in Norfolk on June 2 and 3 and grateful for the chance to represent our county. For more information, contact Meredith Gorfein at gorfein@citizen.infi.net. For information leading to arrest of person or persons responsible for: Felling Trees Castle Mountain Road Midnight, Wednesday, May 17 to 12:20 a.m. Contact Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office at 540-675-3331 Reward offered by landowners.

WCDS excels BY LORI FERREIRA Rappahannock News Writer WCDS students excelled in recent national examinations for French, Mythology, Latin and Greek. A perfect score was reported for ninth grader Elizabeth Williams of Winchester in the National Latin Exam, and fourth grader Matthew Wingfield of Flint Hill and seventh grader Danielle Dombrowski of Warrenton achieved perfect scores on the National Mythology Exam for grades three to eight. Michelle and Nicole Fegeas of Warrenton ranked fifth and eighth, respectively, in their grade level among 92,500 students who were administered the 65th Annual Le Grande Concour, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Michelle and Nicole are sixth grade students of French teacher Diane Lorraine Wood. Dr. George Snider Jr. and John McMahon, teachers of classical languages at the school, are pleased to report the following awards in national examinations. The Medusa Mythology Examination for grades 9-12 awarded silver medals to ninth graders Maureen Dale of Luray; Christina Luke of Sperryville and Elizabeth Williams of Winchester. Bronze medals were earned by David Riedel of Washington, Stephen and Thomas Dowell of Castleton, Brittany Hammelman of Warrenton and Alissa Rye of Front Royal. Corona Laurea Certificates were received by Eileen Cummings of Rixeyville and Arlen Sherwood of Washington. Corona Oliva Certificates were awarded to Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill, Judson Hurlbert of Linden, Britton Wood of Washington and Dana Ferreira, Mandee Judd, Sheena Rye, Whitney Sealock and Antonia Toth of Front Royal. The National Mythology Examination for grades three to eight reported perfect scores for Matthew Wingfield and Danielle Dombrowski. Pins of Excellence (95 percent or higher) were awarded to Katherine Russo of Flint Hill, James Bell of Front Royal, Ben Luke of Sperryville, Briana Stone of Bentonville and Nicole Fegeas of Warrenton. Certificates of Excellence (90 - 95 percent) were earned by Taylor Hammelman and Michele Fegeas of Warrenton, Allison Russo and Dorian Matthews of Flint Hill, Iesh Lai and Patrick Dale of Luray, Andrew Schmiedeler and Andrew Ulrich of Front Royal and Natalie Miller of Huntly. The National Latin Examination awarded gold medals to Elizabeth Williams of Winchester and Maureen Dale of Luray; silver medals to Thomas Dowell of Castleton and Alissa Rye of Front Royal; Magna Cum Laude Certificates to David Riedel of Washington and Stephen Dowell of Castleton; and Cum Laude Certificates to Christina Luke of Sperryville, Arlen Sherwood of Washington, Eileen Cummings of Rixeyville, Judson Hurlbert of Linden, Wayne Beatty of Luray, and Mandee Judd and Antonia Toth of Front Royal. National Latin Examination Outstanding Certificates - Introductory Level were awarded to Jesse Ferreira, Mary Sullivan and Alexander Toth of Front Royal, Robert Rakaric of Luray, Paul Beattie of Woodville, Briana Stone of Bentonville and Rachel Marx of Strasburg. Senior Brittany Hammelman of Warrenton was awarded a green ribbon (Cum Laude) for her scores on the National Greek Examination. Relay for Life a great success BY BILL KOSSLER Rappahannock News Writer Thanks to the diligent work of so many of you, this year’s Relay for Life was a rousing success. The 47 relay teams raised over $64,000 beating last year’s outstanding benchmark of $61,000. Ponder, if you will, that this amounts to an average of more than eight dollars from every single man woman and child in the county. If the whole nation gave as much, the American Cancer Society would have some twenty billion dollars to work with this year. The Relay itself is the culmination, the party at the end of all the fundraising efforts. It is a chance to honor all of those who have struggled, or are struggling with cancer, a chance to thank everyone who worked so hard to make the benefit a success, and an opportunity to remember those who have gone on to their reward before us. It is also a tremendous party and festive good time, a gathering of the community. Turnout was excellent, despite rather dubious weather this year. This writer counted well over 500 people at the Relay during opening ceremonies. Cheri Woodard, Ester Settle and Ben Atkins thanked everyone who helped make the event a success. A number of survivors stood up to be counted during the opening ceremonies, some speaking briefly to the gathered crowd about their own experience with cancer. After everyone had their fill of dinner, from the rows of tables laden with every kind of goody, Luminaria were lit in honor of survivors and remembrance of those no longer with us. For the rest of the evening, they glowed in two unbroken rows each more than a hundred yards in length. Then the party began in earnest, and continued through the evening. At ten, hundreds of kids and adults were doing the limbo, dancing the macarena, rollerblading or chatting and munching cotton candy, and the party was still only beginning. Festivity continued until late at night, with pizza at midnight, and resumed early Saturday morning, with breakfast and closing ceremonies. Plans are already underway for next year’s Relay which will be held May 18 and 19 and until then the Relay for Life is a relay without a finish line .... until we find a cure for cancer. Photos by Bill Kossler LUMINARIES: Hundreds lined the parking area in honor of or in memory of loved ones. CHAIR MEMBERS: Lots of people made this past weekend’s, Relay successful, however, the chair people deserve special recognition, left to right, Ben Atkins, co-chair, Paige Coombs, President of Rappahannock Unit of American Cancer Society;. Ester Settle, co-chair and Cheri Woodard, MC for the evenings „ Landscape with Figure Workshop in June tvn Learn to paint the figure and landscape using light and shadow contrast to make your paintings exciting! Whether focusing specifically on the figure with the landscape as a background or making the landscape the primary focal point, it’s important to know how to see and use these elements. Rick Weaver will conduct a four day, “plein air” workshop for oil or pastel on June 8-11. Students will paint from a two model pose situated in a landscape setting in the morning and will paint a landscape subject in the afternoon. Emphasis on composition, integration of figure and landscape, value and color will be stressed. The workshop is for all painting levels and open to the public. The workshop will be held at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio located in Slate Mills between Culpeper and Sperryville. An indoor teach ing studio is available in case of inclement weather. Shimmering Meadows provides a variety of landscapes: a winding grass-covered road, rolling meadows and vistas of the Hazel River as it meanders through the terrain and between the farm’s trees. Historic Slate Mills Baptist church (founded 1853) with surrounding old homes, gardens and mountain views present additional and varied landscapes to paint. Workshop The Perfect Gift ...Anytime i \ UHUHSfK/ “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage Fifth Advisory Grading Rappahannock Elementary School Brought to you courtesy of: Igl F&M Bank Member FDIC Ms. Saxton Emma Dodd-Henze Ms. Saxton Chelsea Hill Noel Johns Molly McCarthy Owen Monroe Daniel Perez B.J. Ross Will Sonnet! Jordan Torrance Jason Wiese Mrs. Simpson Lisa Donahue Mrs. Markee Angela Bigelow Katrina Bigelow Mrs Atkins Rebecca Tupper Anna Owens Amber Long Corey Hitt Katherine Crawford Lauren Foster Samantha Long Cynthia Ibarra Jessica Noaker Mrs, Atkins Laura To Kenny Orndorff Ms. Boddie Devin Day Bethany Dodson Courtney Hutcheson Mrs. Maeyer Ashleigh Lamma Ms, Boddjf Samantha Bridgeman Jacob Dodson Lucy Fogle Tom Gillis Jason Jenkins Matt Lawrey Brittney Lee Caitlin McCarthy Tommy Pendleton Brandan Smoot Josh Jenkins Mrs. Massie Mark Jenkins Mrs. Currin Mattie Nawrocki Mrs. Massie Luke Maynard Anna Kreyling Steven Rodden Brittany Batcheler Megan Humbles Kelsey Hutcheson Danielle North Kayla Hill Dustin Torrance All "A" Honor Roll1 Mrs, Simpson Kyle Settle Sam Kearney 4th Grade Mrs, Vickers Elaine Sims Ashley Vest AM "A/B" Honor Roll»4th Grade Justin Jemielity Hannah Gall Alana Cloud Sarah Switzer Jake Rosenbaum Charles Crawford Mrs. Wav Travis Jenkins Wade Norman Ben Pierson Shawn Porter Samantha Falls All "A" Honor RoM • 5th Grade Robbie Hamill-Huff Mrs, Bailey/Mrs, Norris Jenkins Dove Ben Hackney Luke Wilson Laura Keller Kerri Moore Amanda North Mrs. Vickers Kim Hutcheson Rashad Alexander Kaity Doyle Joseph Ordile Ashley Vest Corey Winters Mr, Way Josh Makela Meagan Smith Clay Vickers Jesse Palmer James Henze All "A/B" Honor Roll» 5th Grade Christina Naramore Samantha Misdom David Baldwin Bailie Batchler Brittnee Haught Alexander Neill-Dore Billy Rechin Mr. Way Andrew Kohler David Alther Simon Berry Breannah Shankle Kaite Payne Amanda Crawford Alicia Bums Matthew Swain Jeremy Riggleson Will Miller AM "A" Honor Roll • 6th Grade Kevin Martin Will Norman Nicole Gallihugh Ml Tischc Larry Oliver Brittany Thorpe Ms., .Wolfe Allison Antony Benjamin Rupchis All "A/B" Honor RoM • 6th Grade Mrs, Maeyer Carrie Barron Justin Burger James Orange Mr. Tieche Chad Carroll Ashleigh Hawkins Rhonda Jackson Kevin Carter Ms, Wpife Frances Monroe Alex Sharp Blair Atkins Caitlin Waites Andrew Treanor Justin Gheen Robin Baumgardner Emily Hilscher Tristan Sonnet! Amanda Miller J.J. Smoot AM "A" Honor Roll • 7th Grade Morgan Blubaugh Joey Wimer Mrs. Tracv Ms, Morgen Kendra Hitt Jenny Ferdetta AM "A/B" Honor Roll ■ 7th Grade Brian Adams Mrs, Curtin Ashley Mills Malcolm Sonnett Ben Hahn Rachel Gall Tymeyer Freeman Ms. Morgen Hans Shankle Lauren Powell Jane Slater Leslie Williams Mrs. Tracv Nicole Hess Caroline LeVans Jessica Smith Sandy Swain David Miller Tracy Bruce participants will be treated to a variety of landscape settings including mountain and river views, old bams and streams with bridges. Rick Weaver, a talented,. inspiring teacher in the classical tradition, holds a B.S. from,. Vanderbilt University, and a. M.F.A. from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro..! He studied at the New York. Art Students League, the National Academy School of Art, and the New York Academy of Art. Weaver teaches Drawing and Oil Paintings at the Art League School in Alexandria and at the Washington Studio School located in Washington, D.C. Workshop fee is $270 (model fees extra) and beverages will be provided. For fur-, ther information or to enroll contact Carol Vogel at 5474385. June according to the almanack June’s temperatures and precipitation according the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack will both1 be average. Weather watch: Fair, hot (1), then showers, storms,; warm (2,3); Hazy, hot, humid (4-6). Look for more showers,, storms, but cooler (7,8) and; fair, rather warm (9,10). Moreshowers, storms (11-16), fol-! lowed by fair, warm (17-22),; then severe storms (23,24), continuing with more show-: ers, storms (25-28), winding; up with fair, warm periods(29,30). ; Tornado watch: Look for heavy weather (6-8) and (2225). ; Full moon: June’s Full; Moon, known by many as the! Strawberry Moon, in honor of the juicy red berries of the season, by others the hot or! Stockman’s Moon and by new-; lyweds as the Honeymooii,occurs on June 16 at 6:27 p.m.! EDT. ' Special notes: Spring’s over as summer arrives with the Solstice on the 20th at 9:48; p.m. EDT. * Remember that schools! will soon be out for the sum-! mer, so be especially careful'; when driving in play areas. ;! Holidays: Fly Old Glory on? its day Wednesday, June 14* and honor Father on his day! Sunday, June 18. • The garden: In spite df expected rainfall, there will be times when watering will be; necessary. Be sure to give plenty of water to encourage deep root growth, not just a! light sprinkling. Subscribe to tho ; Rappahannock Maw*. Call 875-3338. ;

Madison downs Raon ; BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Writer The Varsity Softball team hosted the Madison Mountaineers in the last home game of the season. Rachael Sharp was on the mound for the Panthers. She threw extremely well striking out 12 and gave up six walks. The game was tied 1-1 after seven innings. Rapps . score came on a single by ! Sonya Anderson, and then * Austin Bouffard belted a triple to score Anderson. Going into extra innings, Madison took a 3-1 lead. Rapp would get the last at bat, but could not answer and would lose the game. “The outfield did a tremendous job, the whole team played great defense,” Coach Payne said. “The team has really improved and Fm very proud of their teamwork.” The team will play Strasburg in the first round of tournament play. Soccer downs Madison ’ BY RHONDA JENKINS ’ Rappahannock News Writer The Varsity Girls Soccer team hosted the Madison Mountaineers on Tuesday. Rapp won the game 4-2. “This was an important win for the team, but an ugly one,” commented Assistant Coach Maeyer. ' The team will travel to George Mason on Thursday to play the winner of the game between Madison and Manassas Park in the first round of the districts. “Champs” BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Writer The J.V. Girls Softball Team traveled to Madison last Tuesday. This game would determine who would win the Bull Run District regular season. Going into this game both teams had a 10-1 record. Rapp took the early lead 20 in the second, and added one more in the third. Madison would answer right back in the third to also score three. Brittany Thornhill was on the mound for the Panthers, she pitched a solid four innings, striking out five and walking four. Madison took the lead in the fourth and were up 6-3. In the fifth, the Panthers scored two more to pull within one. Lara Kreyling came on in the fifth, she struck out seven and walked four for the remainder of the game. Both teams were tied at six apiece at the end of the seventh. The Panthers added one more in the top of the eighth. Madison would get the last at bat, Lara Kreyling struck out the first two batters, but would walk the next three. The bases were loaded with two outs and the Madison player had a 3-2 count. Lara Kreyling reached back and Photo courtesy of Oeana Wayland CHAMPS: The Panthers finished the regular season last week and will face Madison this Friday in tournament play. threw a fast ball up near the chest of the batter, and she swung at it for strike three. “What a game!, this was a great softball game,” said Coach Jenkins. “ Everyone kept their poise when we went down 6-3 and really battled back.” “This was our best game of the season.” Allyson Dodson led the hitting attack for the Panthers with two doubles and three RBI’s. Danielle Heiserman had two singles, Ashley Clinedinst added a triple and Jamie Deal and Lara Kreyling each singled for Rapp. The Panthers finished the regular season 11-1 and 13-2 overall. They will face Madison again this Friday at Manassas Park in tournament play. Loan program for farmers BY DEREK AMOS Conservation Specialist The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, in cooperation with the Virginia Resources Authority, announced a new low interest loan program for agricultural producers to install specific conservation practices on their farm. Known as the Virginia Agricultural BMP Loan Program, it will expand the activities of the Virginia Water Facilities Revolving Fund. The purpose of the program is to encourage the use of specific Best Management Practices (BMP’s) that reduce or eliminate the impact of agricultural non point source pollution on Virginia waters. Non point source pollution is any form of pollution that does not come directly out of a pipe or point source. According to Brad White, Conservation Specialist with the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, this program is an excellent opportunity for people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford the cost of installing BMP’s to conserve the resources of their land. “Some of the practices we deal with cost over $100,000. Since they can only receive $50,000 from the Cost Share program, most producers aren’t able to afford these more expensive practices. This new loan program will make it possible to get these practices installed.” Landowners can participate in the loan program regardless of whether or not they sign up for state or federal cost-share programs. The interest rate on the loans will be based on three percent of the loan amount. Producers can set up a repayment schedule of between one and ten years, and under special circumstances this can be extended. There are over 20 different practices that are eligible for the Loan Program, including animal waste storage faciliPrinctWaBamCoB Count 14-^*22.001 J weekdays anytime, excluding holidays; Regular wkdays wkend Before 11: $35 $45 11-4: $29 $39 After 4: $20 $25 Call 703-754-7111 Plus tax. Cart Included and required. Nonmetal spikes required. Coupon valid up to 4 players A not valid w/any other offer. Expires May 31, 2000. #10 Rappahannock County High School 1999-2000 Honor Roll ~ Fifth Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank Al l. A HONOR ROLL SENIORS SOPHOMORES Allison Hope Baker Holly W. Long Rebecca Metcalfe Shiloh J. Proper Mary Elaine Morgan Lea Pyne JUNIORS Jennifer L Seale Amanda Sims Jennifer Starr Betsy Jean Welk Kevin Yowell FRESHMEN Kori Alexander Joshua Anderson Dawn Andreoni Heather Wooten EIGHTH GRADE Ginger Dennis Chris Ehrhart Bruce Flinchum Lara Kreyling Brittany Thornhill ALL A-B HONOR ROLL SENIORS Summer Alexander Sonya Anderson Kyla Andreoni Candace Ankers Benjamin Atkins II Lesley Baker lan Blubaugh Austin Bouffard Jennifer Bywaters Ward L Cash III Amanda Clark Haley Clark Rebecca L Deardoff Sara J. Dodd-Henze Heather Dunn Jami L Gillis Crystal Grigsby Berkeley E. Hobson Volkmar Lehmann Rebekah Letsen Sara Opseth Frank Paratore Angela Reid Emmi E. Salonen Richard L Settle, Jr. Jtatrina Smoot Mary Amanda Walter Marc A. Williams Kathryn Wilson Raymond Joe Wilson Clinton Elias Wines Matthew Thomas Wolfe Michelle Woodard TIJNIORS Dana Caldwell Daniel C. Dart James Fantaci Tammy McDaniel Christopher Payne John Sheffield Jeffrey Simeon SOPHOMORES Amber Allen John Feretta III Wendy Gillis Stefanie Huhn Joshua McArthur Jessica Nawrocki Matthew Ralston Stephen Von Fange Amanda Weakley Elizabeth Williams FRESHMEN Alyssa Berry Christopher Bowers Zachariah Bridgeman Melinda Cairns Allyson Dodson Michael Fairbrother Derrick Hiserman Anna Miller Adrianne Moore Ashlyn Paul Joseph Peregory II Robyn Pivamik Jonathan Robinson Rachel Sharp Jason Simeon Tony Starks Karie Von Fange EIGHTH GRADE Jonathan Bankston Brittney Bradley Ashliegh Burke Ryisha Cook Jamie Deal Nathaniel Griffin Sara Hathaway Lauren Herbert Erica Hilscher Jessica Hugus Patrick Lawrey David Letsen John Letsen Laura Maloney Sydney Moineau Lindsay Neil-Dore Ruth Ann Oyster Daniel Pierson Latoya Porter Brittney Smith Lisa Spencer Glen Swain Ashley Sweeney Leslie Taubenberger Brian Taylor Melanie Torrance Nathan Welch Josh Werner Matthew Williams ties, water systems for livestock, streambank stabilization and agricultural chemical and fertilizer handling facilities. If you are interested in the Agricultural BMP Loan Program or you have any questions, contact Van Gallier with the Department of Environmental Quality at (804) 698-4243, or the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District at 8258591. Kathryn Wilson recognized The United States Achievement Academy recently announced that Kathryn Wilson of Amissville has been recognized for her achievement as a National Leadership and Service Award winner. Wilson, who attends Rappahannock County High School, will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, which is published nationally. “Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement,” said Dr. George Stevens, Executive Director of the United States Achievement Academy. The USAA National Leadership and Service Awards provide students with many benefits and services and is a great tribute to a student’s dedication, talent and ability. Wilson, is the daughter of Charles and Robin Wilson of Amissville. SUBSCRIBE TO THE R.APPAHAMMOCK MEWS. Call 675-3338. BU00ET SHSES^v^0 COMPARED WITH T SSSrsSss-'-*”"' following the hearing a Fiscal Year Commencing UE ESTIMATES 7/1/9? GENERAL FUND From Local Sources: Gen. Prop Tax $5,694,090 Other Local Taxes $8 I 3,(XX) Pennits, Pnv & Licenses $73,4(X) Fines & Forfeitures ST0.5OO Use of Money or Prop. $90,(XX) Charges for Services $58,250 Miscellaneous $24,5(X) Recovered Costs $129,500 From Other Agencies $1,480,385 Total General LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures Use of Money & Prop. Miscellaneous From Commonwealth Interfund Transfers Total Library LAW LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures 7/1/00 $6.524,7(X) $897,7(X) $78.9<X> $17,500 $127,000 $55,000 $24,51X1 $132,500 $1,852,889 $8,39.3,625 $9,710,689 $2,500 $17,373 $1,900 $28,036 $59,055 $108,864 $750 COMMUNICATIONS FUND From Local Sources: Telephone Tax $69,5(X) SCIKXiL FUND From Local Sources: Charges for Services 0 Miscellaneous Revenue $225,356 From Other Agencies $2,640.129 Interfund Transfers $4,620,654 From Federal Govt. $310.81.3 Total Sch<x>l $7,796,952 SOLID WASTE ENT FUND From Ltxal Sources: 0 Interfund Transfers $265.(XX) $3.(XX) $18,747 $ 3.1 < X) $30,000 S60.X27 $115.674 $750 $82,500 0 $186,649 $2,707,535 $5,164.1X19 $339,295 $8,397,488 0 $290.(XX) 7/1/99 FIRE SERVICES FI ND $.147,950 Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/00 $110,750 BALANCES. JUNE 10 190S General Library Law Library Cafeteria L.-911 Total Balances BALANCES, JULY I General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-911 Total Balances $1,517,881 $207,184 $81 Ml 0 $61,000 1999 $1,558,722 $229,816 $800 0 $66,000 $3,808,867 $3,855,335 1998 $1,517,881 $207,184 $800 0 $63,000 1999 $1,558,722 $229,816 $800 0 $66,000 EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND $3,808,867 $3,855,335 Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/99 7/1/(H) Board of Supervisors $42,581 $44,016 County Administrator $115,215 $140,7 12 County Attorney $12,168 $17,841 Comm, of the Rev. $144,609 $145,786 Board of Assessors 0 0 Land Use/Tax Relief $11,100 $11,100 Treasurer $129,162 $141,427 Elect Bd & Officials $17,450 $.22,600 Registrar $48,261 $50,811 Circuit Court $10,150 $10,850 Combined Dist. Cts. $4,715 $6,715 Juv Probation Services $69,772 $69,772 Magistrate $5,180 $5,180 Clerk of Circuit Court $52,587 $45,191 Comm.of Accounts $1,815 $2,150 Commonwealth's Atty. $147,608 $148,076 Sheriff $414,106 $492,844 Fire & Rescue Serv. 0 0 Forestry Service $1,588 $1,588 Jail $459,144 $476,014 Building Insp. & E-911 $111,456 $155,962 1 Details of the above budget may be seen at the County Administrator’s Office. By Order of: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS John W. McCarthy County Administrator Animal Control $58,256 $61,740 Medical Examiner $500 $500 Emergency Services $7(X) $700 Refuse Collection Service 0 0 County Landfill $471,605 $452,259 Independent Auditor $13,5(8) $14,000 Mainten. Bldg.-Grds. $150,480 $365,087 Aileen Redevelopment $0 $330,400 Health $88,596 $108,082 Mental Health $23,240 $23,240 Welfare Administration $342,345 $373,712 Public Assistance $233,015 $267,277 Comprehensive Serv. $150,758 $267,655 Community College $17,773 $39,998 Parks & Recreation $6.5(8) $6,500 Planning Commission $36,838 $240,5% Bd. of Zoning Appeals $4,4(8) $4,400 Public Utility Services $72,5(8) $72,5(8) Soil & Water Conserv. $10,709 $11,249 Extension & Corn. Ed. $54,212 $74,212 Interfund Transfers $4,953,209 $5,514,836 Total General $8,572,807 $10,242,218 >•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• OTHER FUNDS LIBRARY FUND Library Administration $108,864 $115,674 LAW LIBRARY FUND Books & Subscriptions S6(X) $600 COMMUNICATIONS FUND Public Safety $65,422 $78,336 SCHOOL. FUND Operation $7,225,908 $7,777,005 Debt Service $481,671 $530,401 Interfund Transfers $89,372 $90,081 Total School CAFETERIA FUND School Food Services $89,372 SCFKXJL CONSTRUCTION 0 SOLID WASTE ENT. FUND $273,5(81 FIRE SERVICES FUND $333,450 GRAND TOTAL $17,175,543 L.css Transfers Out $5,107,903 $7,796,951 $8,397,487 $90,081 0 $290,(88) $368,840 '$19,504,900 $5,683,253 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $12,067,640 $13,821,647 Nolice is hereby given that' the Hoard of Supervisors of Rappahannock County intends to levy the following rates for the tax year 2000-01 per $100 assessed valuation: 1999-00 2000-01 Actual Proposed Real Fstate and Mobile Homes ... S0.7S.$0.X2 Real Fstate (Fire Levy).$0.03.$0.04 Tangible Pers. Prop. . $3.10.$3.10 Tangible Pers. Prop. (Fire Levy) , $0.20.$0.20

Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Carl Ebom, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Pax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews6timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000 Our View Deputies’ pay Can we afford a living wage for county employees? At this week's Board of Supervisors Budget Work Session, Sheriff Larry Sherertz proposed that the board okay a supplement to the sheriffs deputies' pay schedule that would bring them only in range of other local areas. The base pay for a deputy, set by the State Compensation Board, is $22,595 and the Sheriffs proposal would add some $2000 per year to that. His objective is to provide a "living wage" to his troops in an attempt to stem the tide of "economic flight" the same tide that School Superintendent Dr. Gangel referred to when making his plea for better educator salaries. Rappahannock is a county of some apparent wealth, yet it is not without a fair percentage of residents who struggle to make a living too. Certainly most residents would like to see their fine educators and law enforcement officers remain in the county, and many would do whatever it takes to see that they do. Unfortunately, "whatever it takes" generally equates to raising property taxes, and one wonders how much that can be done before the property that gives Rappahannock the character that we all love is threatened. What to do? Reassess property to ensure that those higher-end homes are properly valued and taxed? Ensure that those receiving the full benefit of land use taxation are in fact qualified to receive that benefit? Officially promote tourism and other relatively benign endeavors that will contribute to the tax rolls? Perhaps it is time to take a more detailed look at Rappahannock and its future, and find some way to ensure that our county's employees, and residents, can live and work in this glorious place without too much struggle. Rappahannock Today L Photo courtesy of Joyce Hunt Marriott’s Inn at Fairfield Farm was the site May 12 for the Wakefield Country Day upper school prom. Students enjoying an evening of dinner and dancing, left to right, Maureen Dale of Luray, Thomas Dowell of Castleton, Arlen Sherwood of Washington, Liz Williams of Winchester, Wayne Beatty of Luray and Christina Luke of Sperryville. Letters Keep Rappahannock beautiful Iread the letter from Elizabeth V. Whetzel (Rappahannock News, May 3), with deep concern. For the past twenty years my wife and I lived in a beautiful area with wonderful views of the mountains and the ocean, and watched first hand, the type of growth that Ms. Whetzel suggests is best for the rights of the people. Low income housing was built, shopping malls were built, skateboard parks were built for the children. Gone are the pristine hillside views along with the thousands of acres of orange groves and fruit tree orchards. What is now there is vehicular congestion that is unmatched anywhere, tens of traffic lights on every street corner, stifling smog, polluted shores, gang influx, rampant drug use, crime and thousands of faceless residents. Houses have been built so that you can virtually touch your neighbor’s stucco fence from the privacy of your own living room. The once quiet, small community parks are invaded with scores of people conducting soccer practice, T-ball practice, baseball batting practice and running unleashed dogs, all at the same time. All levels of taxation are among the highest in the country. The children who have been coddled from birth are shooting each other. Our solution to these problems was to leave all of that for a place that our former home was once like; Rappahannock County. Ms. Whetzel states the mountain views are not as important as the rights of the people. She is a very lucky person. She can live anywhere else. Many cities and towns in this country can accommodate her needs. We left an area that no longer suited us. She can easily do the same thing. In fact, we encourage it for her own well being. And, we encourage the rest of the residents of this magnificent county to do whatever is necessary to retain its beauty so that it doesn’t become another Southern California. I find it interesting, and very sad, that in today’s society, an individual believes that the masses should change for his or her individual needs. Whatever happened to the philosophy of John F. Kennedy? “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” Rappahannock County is a beautiful and unique area. Let’s keep it that way and not allow it to become just another typical American suburbia. Michael and Barbara Cioffl Castleton Hearthstone to expand, extends thanks for support Hearthstone School would like to thank the Chateauville Foundation for their generous support during our first four years. Through the support of Dietlinde and Lorin Maazel’s Foundation, Hearthstone has been able to provide a six-county area with an arts-based education that draws upon the Waldorf curriculum in an agricultural setting. The school’s location at Castleton Farm was ideal for Hearthstone’s beginnings. As the need to grow became essential for self-sufficiency, the out-of-the-way location and the ecological stress of adding the number of students necessary to become independent clarified the need for a new location. We have been privileged to have had the beautiful setting and facilities offered by Chateauville. We now look forward to our next phase of growth and service in the former Country Manor Gift Shop of Sperryville. Laurie Marshall Jane Mullan for Hearthstone School Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News r 50 YEARS AGO May 25, 1950 About 80 persons visited the five homes and gardens on the Home and Garden Tour, sponsored by the Rappahannock Garden Club May 19. Fine weather prevailed and cloudiness did not mar the pleasure of the visitors in seeing the homes and gardens in this first tour of its kind ever held in the county, under the theme: “Life in Early Rappahannock.” County Chief Forest Warden Raymond M. Johnson stated that eight forest fires destroying or damaging 243 acres of mature and immature timber burned in Rappahannock County during the months of January through April this year. Many high danger burning days occurred during January and February of this year and also during the extreme dry weather of April, which explains the numerous fires to date. In 1949 there were no fires in the county during the months of January and February. Keeping those shoulders up is a never-ending and costly operation for State Highway Department in Rappahannock County. Figures released by the highway department this week showed that on the secondary roads of the county exactly $1,504.21 was expended for shoulder and ditch work during the past fiscal year. 25 YEARS AGO May 29, 1975 An awards banquet recognizing Rappahannock County High school students who have participated in and excelled in sports during the 1974-75 sessions was held Tuesday evening. Bill Taylor of Sperryville, outstanding in many categories, appeared pleased with his lot. He received the Sportsmanship award which speaks for itself and won the Most Valuable Player award in cross country and track. The girls with winning ways at the Sports Awards Banquet Tuesday included Katie Pendleton, best Track participant; Margaret Jett, Best in Field events; Mollie Dennis, Most Valuable Varsity basketball play er; Mae Dunn, Most Valuable JV player and Marie Fletcher, Most Improved Varsity player. Panorama Realty in Sperryville was offering a beautiful brick home with over 4,000 square feet of living space near Sperryville on 5.8 acres for only $89,000. In Rock Mills, 21.5 wooded, rolling acres was available for $27,000. 10 YEARS AGO May 24, 1990 The Board of Supervisors decided once again not to fund various social service agencies that regularly request money from the county. After presentations at Monday evening’s work session by representatives from FORE, the sheltered workshop in Remington, and Legal services, the supervisors debated cutting the contribution to the Community Services Board and trying to spread the money among some of those agencies, but weren’t able to reach a consensus, and decided to leave the Community Services Board alone and cut the others. More than 60 volunteers representing 32 organizations attended the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held May 14 at Washington’s fire hall. The dinner was sponsored by the Extension Service, the county’s Extension Homemakers and the Volunteer Services program of the Community Services Center. In a photograph, marking the location of the first Roman Catholic Church to be built in Rappahannock County, on U.S. 211, just west of Washington, is a sign erected by a group of parishioners led by Father Albert Verbeke. Assisting with the sign were Tom Junk and Ted Chapman. Four roads that wind through the countryside of Rappahannock County have been designated Virginia Byways by the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The new byways include Fodderstack Road (Route 628, 606 and 641) between historic Washington and Flint Hill and Route 647 between Flint Hill and Route 637 at the Rappahannock-Fauquier county lines. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND k & Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The Rappahannock National Bank in a photo taken around the turn of the century. At that point Gay Street had not been paved.

I Letters I Lions give thanks to community If you had driven by the Washington fire hall at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 you would Aot have seen anyone outside inspecting the Wealth of goodies under the big Lions Club Auction tent. i The sky was dark, the wind was gusty and 1 mil the size of ice cubes had been pelting the t ars and trucks in the parking area. We were i inxiously reminded of another auction a few ; 'ears ago when the tent was ripped and blown down flat and lions and everything Assembled for auction was soaked by a cloudburst. We thought “We’ll have to postpone.” ! But when we ran through the rain and Into the fire hall, the place was packed wall to Wall with people. “God Bless our wonderful Community.” Lions President, Jeff Light has reported “One of the most successful auctions We have ever had. We’ve got to thank everyone.” So that’s what we’re doing. The Lions are truly grateful for all the genArous donations, for all the enthusiastic bidding And for the great turn- out on what was definitely not an encouraging night to leave home to be challenged by thunder and lightening. Our loyal team of heavy-lifting Lions with loaded pick-ups and trailers drove anywhere And everywhere to collect, store and deliver an Amazing assortment of items, old and new, heavy or light, great and small, almost all of which found new homes by 10 p.m. How? Well jo restate that an old cliche, the proven genius if that skillful auctioneer, Bill Payne “could sell ice boxes to Eskimos.” There are so many contributors to the outstanding success of Lion Auction 2000 that we can’t begin to list everyone. We are also greatly indebted to our local business community. Everyone we asked graciously donated auction items. The club team didn’t have enough Lionpower to solicit everyone. We’ll do better next • year. We know you would have helped if we had asked. We are very proud of our local businesses, so very important to our Rappahannock community. The Lions give special gratitude to the following business contributors: Amissville Nursery, Appetite Repair Shop, Baldwin’s Grocery, B & B Service Center, The Beauty Box, Chris’s Shop, Cooter’s, Cordelia & Co., Country Cafe, Geneva Welch Art, The Inn, John’s Barber Shop, Long Mountain Nursery, Mountainside Market, Peter Garon Gallery, Pockemocker’s Lighting, Rae’s Place Deli, Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op, Riverside Auto, Sperryville Antique Market, Talk of the Town, The Theatre at Washington, The Trading Post, Rappahannock News, and last, but not least - Maurie and Bill Payne, without whom we’d never have had the nerve to schedule the auction. Thanks to all who participated in Auction 2000. Lion Bob Scott Castleton 5 Thanks to community Rappahannock you did it again! The Relay for life 2000 tvas a huge success, despite the weather. The sky was overcast with intermit rain, but that did not dampen the spirits of the relayers. The Relay is an event that brings the entire county together. The camaraderie and taring of this special county tyas evident throughout the flight. J As co-coordinator of the tvent my deep gratitude to Everyone involved. Team captains, team members, donors 6nd supporters. Also the cominittee: Logistics Director, Roger Welch; facilities, Ben Atkins; picnic, Beverly Atkins; clean up, Jon Heddleston; bizza and breakfast, Charlotte Nichols and Judy Tole; lights, benjamin and Ricky Atkins; Safety, Larry Oliver; medical, Kevin Williams; security, fcheriff Larry Sherertz; }iccounting, Angela Wood; regstration, Tamara Settle; lumiharia, Jennifer Manly, Betty Settle, Patsy Baker; ceremonies, Cheri Woodard; survivors, Ellen Joback, Libby Bennett; education, Dr. Werner Krebser; news coverage, Mike Mahoney; photo, i i Robert Moore; video, Paul Treche; grounds security, Thomas Leake; computer design, Blair Atkins. These are the chairpersons but they had many helpers to get the job done. We also want to thank Bill Welch for making coffee throughout the event, Dell Ennis for helping fill the luminaria bags, Sherry and Robbie Huff for snow cones, Bubby Settle and Bryant Lee for cotton candy, Paul Treche and Lee Settle for assistance in returning borrowed equipment and also clean up. We are grateful to our event sponsors, Sunbelt Rentals, K.F.C. Front Royal, LeBleu Water, The Melting Pot Pizza, Lost River Band, Settles Grocery, Rappahannock Lions Club, Pepsi, Rappahannock News, Kevin Owens, D.J. Hall Mechanical, Settle’s Cars and Trucks. To our teams and captains AUMC, Beating the Odds, Jan Makela; Bailey Baptist, Wanda Snead; Bennie Lee Atkins, Ben Atkins; Brady Bunch, Ellen Joback; Brady Bunch II, Libby Bennett; Bridge Nuts, Aney Massie; Carolyn’s Love, Laugh and Live I and II, Carolyn Leake; CCLC Staff and families, Becky Thorpe; Ester Settle Faith Warriors, Betty Settle; Faith Mountaineers, Michelle Kaye; FCA/Bible Club, Jon Heddleston; Flint Hill Fascar, Ester Settle; Flint Hill United Methodist' ' Church, Doug Bywaters; 4-H Families, Shannon Swaim; Gay Street Walkers, Beverly Atkins/Jan Palmer; John and Ora Barbour Walkers, Charlotte Freeman, Love and Laughter, Roberta Jenkins; Louise Waybright Memorial Team, Joyce Cooper; Marta’s Memory, Carolyn Thornton; Melvin’s Crusaders; Patty’s Angels, Christina Luke; Patty’s Little Angels; Poes Jericho Road, Ester Settle; Rapp’s Teen Walkers, Lesley Baker; Rappahannock Democrats, Meredith Gorfein; Remembering Bea, Theresa Light; Remembering Rayne, Theresa Light; Ruby Cannon Memorial Tbam, Cindy Kelly; Sleepwalkers, Karen Alexander; Sperryville United Methodist Church, Margaret Wayland; Spiritual Walkers I, Lilian Aylor; Spiritual Walkers 2A, Jennifer Gray; Spiritual Walkers 2B, Jennifer Gray; Spiritual Walkers 3, Dorothy Butler; The Flying Sausages, Lily Strange; The Lunch Bunch, Dr. Werner Krebser; Trinity Episcopal Church, Louise Eastham; Xtreme Believers I and II, Donna Oliver; Elementary Illuminators, Raye Tupper. Also thanks to Lorraine Espinola for singing; Jon Heddleston for the luminaria ceremonies and Merlin Shorb in leading us in “Every Candle Has a Name.” With gratitude and thanks. Ester Settle Co-coordinator Rappahannock Relay for Life 2000 r from concept to full bloom 1 southern T xposunc ^.jrdrn and Lrui^cape design Greenway Vista i Farm & Nursery1 LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS Claa A Lie. 270S0504W 540 57 345 540 ?29 or (t 924e 577 504 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 Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 mm T >•> . mm W JM TWT. t. V Farmers can benefit financially BY DON AUDETTE Rappahannock News Writer There finally appears to be a program that really pays off for local farmers. It must be true because the $91 million funding is a one-shot deal, first-come, first-serve. Local farmers will have to move fast, though, as other counties will be competing for the same money. The effort is called the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). The jist of it is that you will be paid $85 per acre per year, for 10 or 15 years, for each acre of CREP-buffered land on your property that is adjacent to rivers, streams, intermittent streams, springs, seeps, wetlands, ponds, sinkholes, or in former wetlands capable of being restored. In addition, you will be paid 75-100% of all costs for fencing, .tree planting, native warm grass establishment, wetland restoration, alternate watering facilities, and any limited livestock access to streams required to establish the CREP-buffered areas. There is even more. Any participant may elect to enroll their CREP-buffered area or restored wetland into a permanent open-space easement and receive an additional onetime payment of $500 per acre for doing so. It is your choice. Who is paying you this money? The Virginia Conservation Partnership, composed of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the local Soil and Water Conservation District, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, and private land trusts. Let’s take an example using the $85 per acre rate. Suppose you have a large farm that has had row crops for at least two out of the last five years, or that your land is currently being used for grazing cattle or some other food/fiber animal (horses do not count, unless they are draft horses), Assume that 80 acres of your farm qualifies for the CREP program. The buffer areas are calculated as follows. Minimum width: a minimum of 35 feet from the top of a stream bank, or 30 percent of a floodplain, which ever is greater, must be devoted to a CREP buffer. Maximum width: the maximum average buffer width is 300 feet as long as it is in a floodplain. Once out of the floodplain, and additional 35 feet of upland can be included as long as the buffer does not exceed 300 feet. All buffers can be at least 100 feet wide regardless of the floodplain shape, but never less than 35 feet wide. Going back to the example of 80 acres qualifying for the CREP program, at $85 per acre per year you would be paid $6,800 per year for 10 or 15 year. For a 15-year contract, you will be paid a total of $102,000. Also, assume that you chose to enroll the 80 acres in a permanent open-space easement program at $500 per acre. That’s an additional onetime payment of $40,000. You are up to $142,000. Let’s say that it will cost you an average of $900 per acre to establish buffers at least 100 feet wide, using trees, shrubs, warm season grasses, fencing, alternate water sources, etc. For 80 acres, that’s a $72,000 cost. You will be paid $72,000. Your total in-coming cash flow over 15 years will be $142,000, and you will have $72,000 worth of improvements on your property. All paid for. If you select less than 100-foot widths for CREPbuffered areas, you would get 75 percent of the improvement costs for those areas. Thus, in this example, a Rappahannock farmer qualifying for the CREP program, and selecting the permanent open-space easement aspect, could make a significant amount of money off of land along streams and in wetlands that probably does not pay for itself now. Put more acreage under the program, receive more financial benefits. Consider the improvements to your property. You would have CREPbuffered streams that would be planted with 80 percent hardwoods, such as hickory, oak, or walnut; and 20 percent secondary tree species, such as sycamore, ash, or persimmon. These, in turn, would be bordered by shrubs such as dogwood, alder, or crabapple. Then there would be a strip of warm season grasses. If you grazed cattle, you would have fencing. In addi- d tion, you might have alter- ™ nate watering facilities for . cattle, such as wells. % The main purpose of the CREP program is to establish riparian forest buffers to filter out sediment, manure, and nutrients before they reach a steam. Another goal is to stabilize stream banks and improve wildlife habitant. The same aims apply to wetlands. You would have full use of your CREP-buffered areas for hunting, recreation, walking or hiking trails, fishing, etc. Wildlife will be able to travel the lengths of streams and rivers within a forest-like habitat and this might bring in species that lack such an environment now. Potential timber, fruit, and nut revenues might accrue. Erosion would be controlled and there would be less likelihood of devastating flooding on your cropland or grazing areas. Another plus, a major one, is that forested riparian buffers, with high-value hardwood trees in place, can increase you property values, and they are good-looking to boot. The CREP program takes one to two months to get in place. Call Joe Thompson at 825-4200, extension 108, at the Culpeper office of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service for details and an on-site visit. As noted in the beginning, this is a first-come, first-serve program. Two further incentives are in the negotiation stage. 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Musical production planned for the Fourth Among the activities RAAC is organizing for the Fourth of July in Washington there is now a musical p oduction for chili’vn elementary V. eighth grade < Take _ r i by Janeen Brady is a truly enchanting musical extravaganza full of patriotic spirit and happy tunes exalting the creation of the nation and Constitution. This production was performed by over 50 children at Grace Miller Elementary School five years ago. Tb this day they still talk about it and all of them can recite by heart the Preamble of the Constitution because of the songs they learned. The try outs and rehearsals will be held at the Ki Theatre after school, from 4 to 6 p.m. Everyone will receive a part. Besides the main chorus, who play themselves as children attending a Fourth of July parade, many other characters will be needed. The children can literally choose the role they want to play. The performance calls for, the following characters: Children attired for / the Fourth of July parade, V' Colonists, King George, George Washington (on a white horse), Indians, Frenchmen, Englishmen, United States President, Congressmen, Congress ' women, Supreme US Court Justices, costumed children of different nationalities and uniformed armed forces: Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. “It seemed the perfect way to involve the community more and let the children be the real stars of the celebration. We look forward to rallying all the parents behind the effort. It will be a very memorable experience for everyone involved,” said Claudia Mitchell from RAAC. Rehearsals being r held on Thursdays at the Ki Theatre. If you missed the first meeting, I Jk contact Mana Siccardi at 9373426 and arrangements will be made to enter your children in the production. Mothers, music and theatre enthusiasts of all ages will also be needed to help during the rehearsals and final production. 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The purpose of the Individual Artist Fellowship program is to encourage significant development in the work of individual artists and in the medium in which they work, to support the realization of specific ideas, and to recognize the central contribution professional artists make to the creative environment of our state. In order to be eligible to apply, artists must be legal residents of Virginia at the application deadline and must plan to remain living in the state during the grant period. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Fellowships may not be used for costs related to vanity publication, academic research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree. Plays, screenplays, translations of other authors’ works, creative non-Fiction and oral history projects are not eligible. Artists will be considered for fellowships of up to $5,000. Some fellowships will be less than $5,000. Work produced under a fellowship remains the property of the artist. 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For further information about the Commission and its programs, contact the Virginia Commission for the Arts, 223 Governor Street (Lewis House, Second; Floor), Richmond, Va. 23219-2010, at 804225-3132; or fax at 804-225-4327;: vacomm@artswire.org; www.artswire.org. \ Deputies From Page A1 bring Rappahannock deputies pay to par with other local jurisdictions, he said, but it does begin to address the problem. “It’s the right thing to do . . . it’s the right time to do it . . . we’ve got to remain competitive,” the Sheriff said. The Sheriff also asked that the Board of Supervisors consider an increase in salary for the Chief Deputy, Chris Williams. Rappahannock’s Chief Deputy is currently compensated in accordance with the Compensation Board’s pay plan, and his compensation amounts to 64 percent of that of the Sheriff. Other jurisdictions pay the Chief Deputy on the basis of a percentage of the Sheriff’s pay. Fauquier County’s Chief Deputy, for example, is paid on the basis of 94 percent of the Sheriff’s salary; Madison County’s rate is 77 percent. Sheriff Sherertz proposed that Rappahannock pay its Chief Deputy a salary equivalent to Second APdund Formerly Amissville Consignment '• Ty Beanies new & retired • Furniture i • Nostalgic items • Dolls • Antiques • Wells • Windmills • Birdhouses • Planters Stop by for a free gift with this ad 540-937-7900 Closed Tuesdays 11 miles from Warrenton to Hackleys Store, make a U turn, go east 03 of a mile, find us on the right © 1994 ORECK HOLDINGS, LLC All rights reserved All trademarks are owned and used under the authorization of Greek Holdings, LLC. ‘Offers ( Free Portable Canister with purchase of/4 Upright. SAVE BIQ $$!! Over 200 vacuums must go this weekend! (Available while supplies last. Sorry, no rain checks) FREDERICKSBURG 6 Stone&f ■ = Open Sundays SPRINGFIELD 703-912-9696 Call! 540-785-7666 1475 Carl D. 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He noted at Monday’s work session that one grant'request was unsuccessful but that two opportunities remained, and that he wanted the Board to fund the program as a backup measure. The Healthy Families program, Dr. Burns said, is designed to provide parenting support in an attempt to elim inate child abuse and other risks to children in “at-risk” families. The program starts with the identification of those “at-risk” families, and their assessment to determine eligibility. Those families that are deemed eligible in the basis of a two to three hour interview are offered the program on a voluntary basis. The family’s strengths and weaknesses are evaluated in tailoring the program that will include assistance from a case worker in developing parenting skills, coordination with other social service agencies, job finding assistance, and promotion of the child’s immunization. Other funding Roger Roach spoke on behalf of the Fire Services Fund budget. He said that the budget proposal is 6.5 percent over last year, and that most of the increase is dedicated to communications enhancements. Mr. Roach noted that Amissville’s budget is up due to increased calls in the county, and decreased calls in Culpeper (and thus decreased revenues) due to the fact that' Culpeper has hired paid EMS' workers for the first time. He also raised the spectre of the future need for Rappahannock to hire paid fire and rescue crews due to the lack of volun-1 teers. County Administrator John McCarthy told the Board that he had taken the liberty of raising the fire levy to 4 cents (from 3 cents) in the draft budget to support the Fire Services Fund budget request. Richie Burke presented information supporting the! Building Inspector and the E911 Coordinator budgets. Ha noted that, on the building inspector side, fees should generate $75,000, and he was required to budget expenditures that were approximately equivalent to the lee income. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 Countryside Section B KSL May 24, 2000 Citizen of the Week John Wiese Hometown: Viewtown Occupation: Insurance Agent Accomplishments: John Wiese, his wife Margaret and their three sons, Michael, Matthew and • Jason moved to Rappahannock four years ago. Mr. Wiese bought the Viewtown Store in 1992 and had operated it off and on until 1998. Now he and his family live above the store. The store recently reopened on Saturday nights to host “Youth Alive” and Mr. Wiese is back behind the counter cooking pizzas and making subs. If you can’t find him at home, he’s usually at the ball field. Mr. Wiese has coached baseball in Amissville for three season. He now coaches sons, Matthew and Jason on the Major League Pirates. When not coaching, he’s often found flipping burgers at the concession stand. He admits to having more skill at burgers than at baseball. Mr. Wiese is president of the Rappahannock Band Boosters and is a member of the Amissville United Methodist Church. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech and works as an insurance agent with Battlefield Insurance in Manassas. Weekend Picks ; Show continues at Packing Shed Gallery The Packing Shed Gallery is currently showing “Laughing at Life Inside and Out”, the works of Virginia Sculptor Donald F. Liscomb. The show runs until May 27. The gallery is open from 12:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Middle Street hosts wood sculptor Jim Fort, one of the Piedmont areas best known wood sculptors is currently displaying his work at the Middle Street Gallery in Washington. The show will continue until May 28. Formerly a lawyer in Washington, D.C., Fort is now a permanent resident of Madison County. Spring Band Concert set / T h e { i Rappahannock VJ County High \ School Band is / having its (f Spring Concert i n i s Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the high school’s air-conditioned auditorium. This is a free concert. The band’s spring program book with advertisements that help to underwrite senior scholarships will be distributed at this concert. Please join the event for everything from Big Band tunes to Henry Mancini’s Penny Whistle Jig. CHINA WALL: Great wall section opened two and half years ago. Photos courtesy of Col. Robert Miko Col. Robert Miko enjoys trip to China 300 American veterans rejoin their Chinese allies to reflect on past experiences during World War II Col. Robert Miko of Washington recently returned home following a reunion in Kunming, China with over 300 American veterans and their Chinese allies for a time of reflection on their past experiences in the China-Burma-India theatre during World War II. Col. Miko reports that the trip was just wonderfiil. All were promptly met by buses for a short ride to the hotel in Beijing. The next morning they were flown to Kunming. Everywhere they traveled in nine buses with a police escort and a small number of medical and security people. They were taken to what seemed to be “City Hall” and all 300 plus were seated and a huge photo was made. The Chinese Government hosted a special Chinese style, 13-course banquet for some of the Americans and Chinese. Madame Zhao Shumin, the vice chairman of the Yunnan Provincial Committee was a most congenial hostess for the dinner. Two retired Lt. Generals from Taiwan along with the generals from China and former World War II comrades enjoyed being together again. Professor Renjie Hua, President of the BAA, appointed Richard Park, immediate past president, as spokesman. This was the first night in Kunming. The next evening, Tuesday, there was another banquet, a wonderful buffet hosted by the BAA and KAA. Many Chinese and their spouses attended, bring the total to 560. A most memorable event happened on Monday morning. The group went together to the Hump Flying Monument built in 1993. There were several levels of stairs (90 stairs total) and all at the base reached the top. If they could not climb the steps they were either carried or physically assisted. Representatives of the various World War II groups were asked to write their group’s name on red ribbons, and these were prominently displayed. There was a short ceremony led by Renjie and an American Nurse led the Chinese and Americans in the Lord’s ■ Prayer. Huge stands of flowers were placed at the memorial on which the names were carved on those who went down on the Hump. Following the memorial ceremony, reunion participants had the opportunity to participate in a Nostalgic Hump Flight over the same terrain that they passed over some 50 years prior. Several tours were enjoyed and all meals throughout the mgmamm week were provided. L Normal attire for dancers at Stone Forest. nmm x nere was one disappointment. Many people had asked to visit the bilingual school that was being dedicated to the memory of the Hump Airlift, but this was not possible. One or more government agency had not yet fully approved the project. However, tour participants made several more donations to the Hump School, and the financial goal has been met. One Humpster’s son is seriously planning to volunteer as the first English teacher for this project. He is to make a visit to the school where he had the opportunity to talk to students and teachers. Later he reported to the group his findings, and how he thought this to be an excellent project. The group plans to meet again for a reunion Sept. 5-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Above, Col. Robert Miko is greeted by a Chinese monk. Below, a stone forest completely done by wind and rain. Matt Damon stars in thriller on Friday, May 26 BY ROSIE DAY Rappahannock News Writer “The Talented Mr. Ripley” is the hit movie at The Theatre on Gay Street this Friday night, May 26, at 8 p.m. The beautiful cast includes Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett and Academy Award nominee, Jude Law. The director is Anthony Minghella , a follow-up to his Oscar-rich “The English Patient.” But, this isn’t a tale of heroism and chivalry - it’s the story of a totally amoral but fascinating antihero that will keep you on the edge of your seat and biting your nails for 142 minutes. Damon’s title character is a sophisticated young American who is sent to Italy in the 1950’s to retrieve an old school friend named Dickie Greenleaf (Law). When Ripley finds him, he falls in love with Dickie’s posh life and he decides to assume his identity. In this opulent adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s spooky and misanthropic 1955 cult novel you are sucked in by Ripley’s evil deeds, the gorgeous shots of Italy and the lovely faces of the young A list actors, Paltrow, Blanchett and even Law. (R)

"!'U"" I .Mill 1 lllllllllll Church ^ Activities ... uni mi. ■■■ii.n.i __m Thornton’s Gap plans homecoming Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church will host its annual homecoming on Sunday, May 28. Pastor Kirby Shenk will be preaching at 11 a.m. Lunch will served shortly after noon time and Elder Nelson Pettit, pastor of Smithcreek Regular Baptist Church in New Market will be preaching for the afternoon service. All are welcome to attend. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. K | Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 28 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. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. 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 Hymn sing at Flint Hill The Flint Hill Pentecostal Church will have a hymn sing on Saturday, May 27 at 7 p.m. Guests will be Glory Road Singers. Rev. Jack Campbell invites the public to attend. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Vacation Bible School planned Amissville Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School from June 26-30 from 9 to 12 daily. All are welcome. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Homecoming at Gid Brown Homecoming services will be held on Sunday, June 4 at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church near Washington beginning at 10 a.m. with the Rochester family singing. There will be a preaching service at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. The Rochester family will be singing again at 2 p.m., followed by a preaching service at 2:30. John Burke is pastor at Gid Brown and extends an invitation to all to attend. A nursery will be provided throughout the day. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Women s Day at Promise Land Mrs. Gail Blaker of First Baptist Church in Washington will be speaking for Women’s Day at the Promise Land Baptist Church near Washington on Sunday, May 28 at 3 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. Rev. John R. Pendleton is pastor of Promise Land. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Greetings from Amissville Happy Memorial Day! Can you believe we are almost done with May? Time flies. We have a belated happy anniversary to Warren and Mary Dennis of Castleton. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 25. They went to Ponchatoula, La. to see Mary’s sister, Peggy and her family. While there they visited the Uak Valley Plantation, took a cruise on the Mississippi River and went to the Global Wildlife Farm. On May 15 Mary celebrated her 70th birthday, on May 13th her husband and family gave her a party at the Forest Grove School. Many family and friends attended. Cathy Lou and Carrington Smith has been very busy this month as well. They went to Tazwell,Va., then to Augusta, WVa. to pick up a puppy, then to Fleeton Beach in Reedville, where there took a cruise to Tangier Island and saw the annual Blessing of the Fleet boat parade. They saw many family and friends in their travels. Cathy and grandson Curt have seen fox pups and a black bear at their house this month. Be on the look out. Some sad news to report, on May 17th an early morning fire destroyed the home of Catherine Gallery, she is James Gough’s mom. They lost everything and are going to have to rebuild. At the moment they are staying with James and Edna. A fund has been started to help them and if you would like to contribute, you can send a check to Catherine Gallery, 1478 Gough Lane, Amissville, Va. 20106. They are thankful that the dog’s bark woke them, but the dogs couldn’t be saved. We send them are prayers. On June 4 and 5 the AACA will be having a food booth at the Civil War Days in Sperryville. We will be having barbecue, chips and cold drinks. We will also have registration forms for the fall festival Oct. 14. If you or someone you know would like a booth to either sell items or display items please pick up a form, space is limited. For more information call Victoria at 937-4298 or Jan at 9375718 or me at 937-3401. The festival is really shaping up; we are planning on plenty of food, music, and demonstrations from area business’ and lots of crafters. We are hoping that this event, along with the Lazy S Llama Fair, Amissville Volunteer Fire Department Open House, Gray Ghost Winery, Paul Pullen’s Fire Museum, and many other businesses will bring the community of Amissville together. The Amissville Fireman’s carnival planned for June 28 - July 1 is looking for queen and king contestants (age 3-7 for king). Tickets are available from Sandy Carter at 937-4218. The prizes this year are first $1,000; second $500 and two third $50 and two fourth $25. Tickets are a dollar and try to buy them from a contestant, because the one that sells the most tickets is the winner. Also that week June 26-30, Amissville Baptist Church is having Vacation Bible School. The theme is SonZone Discovery Center. The pastor’s challenge is 175 children, if we meet that goal we were thinking of slimming the pastor, or if anyone has another idea we are open to suggestions. The registration will be on June 24 at the SonZone Carnival. There will be games, face painting, pony rides and many more activities. Plan to attend from 3 to 5 p.m. for registration and for a fun time. On display at Hackley’s Store is a notebook of photo’s taken by Cathy Lou Smith for an essay she wrote for a county contest. The photos are of the Amissville area and will be there until the end of June. Stop by and take a look. Have a great week! E-mail Amyrappnews@aol.com. with Amissville social news. Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 Miss Rappahannock pageant winners Following is a list of winners from the Miss Rappahannock pageant held on April 15 at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Tiny Tot Photogenic: Tymbor Lee Second runner up: Amber Dodson First runner up: Courtney King Winner: Kayla Thompson Little Mister Photogenic: Kendall Jacobs Second runner up: Tanyon Lee First runner up: Trevor Lee Winner: Tommy Fantaci Wee Miss Photogenic: Samantha Settle Second runner up: Allison Magee First runner up: Megan Early Winner: Samantha Settle Little Miss Photogenic: Kerri Moore Second runner up: Anna Owens First runner up: Ashleigh Baldwin Winner: Kara Corbin Mother/Daughter Photogenic: Debbie and Christina Fantaci Second runner up: Tracey and Brittany Cooke First runner up: Sharon and Angela Brown Winners: Debbie and Christina Fantaci Sisters Photogenic: Tiffany and Megan Early Second runner up: Randi and Katrina Norman First runner up: Tiffany and Megan Early Winners: Kaitlin and Kerri Moore Jr. Miss Rappahannock Photogenic: Nicole McNeely Second runner up: Jamie Deal First runner up: Chasidy McGlothlin Winner: Jamie Magee Miss Rappahannock 2000 Photogenic: Catherine Price Second runner up: Ami Grigsby First runner up: Ashley McNeely Winner: Amy Flock SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Judith Welling J. Welling graduates from Boston College Captain U.S.N. Ret. and Mrs. D.C. Welling and son David of Fairfax Station and daughter, Anne of Penn State spent from Saturday through Monday in Bo * where they attended the graduation exercises of Judith Carter Welling from Boston College. Judith received a B.A. degree in Human Development and Elementary Education in the honors program. She was honored Sunday night with a speech and award at ceremonies held at this time. She will continue to live and work in Boston after graduation. Mrs. Welling was the former Jean Carter Moffett of Washington and Judith's grandmother is Mrs. Jean B. Moffett of Washington. Marriage Licenses The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Terry DeWayne Harwood, Manhasset, • N.Y. and Elizabeth Mary Murphy, Manhasset, N.Y. Roy Lee Pullen Jr., Sperryville and Karen Denise Raby, Sperryville. 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50th class reunion enjoyed by members BY GLADYS BOWIE Rappahannock News Writer Members of the Washington High School Class of 1950 gathered for a 50th Reunion, Saturday evening, May 13 at the Flint Hill Public House. Jo Ellen Worth Crane could not attend. Other members of the 1950 class were fcucy Mae Smith and Silas Martin. A memorial service for £,Ucy Mae and Silas was held during the reunion. This 15 member class was the last class to graduate from Washington High School. Some had attended all 12 years at this school. Others had attended class in the same room where the reunion was held, or in other elementary schools in the county. Only two of the 13 class members live outside of Virginia. Mrs. Crane lives in Maryland and Mr. Goode in Louisiana. Three of the group have been married for 49 years. Twenty-eight attended the reunion - classmates, husbands, wives and family members. Each shared things they had done in their life, family pictures, old memories of Washington High, including some of those old cheers. This was the very first reunion for this class. They are talking about having another next year. In the Memorial Service, Mrs. Wharton’s family sang a favorite hymn, accompanied by Mrs. Wharton on the accor Photo courtesy of Gladys Reid Bowie REUNION: The 1950 graduating class of Washington High School gathered May 13 at the Flint Hill Public House. Pictured are front row, left to right, Mary Burke Owens, Lillian Sealock Fox, Lois Utz Wharton, Gladys Reid Bowie and Mary Kay Fincham Garwood. Back row, left to right, Jack Smith, Virgie Ree Dodson Murphy, Paul Bennett, Jeanne Woodward Sisk, Russell Frank Goode Jr., Winfrey Burke and Dorothy Printz Woodward. dion. Red roses for each were arranged by Mrs. Sisk. Attending were: Paul Bennett of Stephens City, Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Burke of Luray, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fox of Front Royal, with guests, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fox and Glenda Fox, Mr. and Mrs. James Garwood of Middleburg, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Goode Jr. of Bogalusa, La., Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Murphy of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Sisk of Manassas, Jack Smith of Amissville, Mrs. Leamon Owens of Broad Run, with guests Mr. and Mrs. John McGhee, Mr. and Mrs. Baylus Wharton of Centreville, with guests Mrs. Linda Winstead and Mrs. Jackie Rawlings, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Woodward of Dumfries, Gladys Bowie of Culpeper, with guest Paula Howell of Madison Heights. Washington Baptist to host dedication BY PHILLIP BAILEY Rappahannock News Writer About five miles from Washington, across US 211 and south down Route 626, or what is commonly known as Tiger Valley Road, one can find nestled up in the foothills of Long Mountain the Mt. Salem Baptist Church. Known as the “Mother of all Baptist Churches in Rappahannock County,” Mt. Salem Church is now a national landmark. Under the leadership of its long time pastor, Rev. Barnett Grimsley, a Baptist Church \vas established in the new county seat of Washington. Through the assistance of Miss Mary Long, a member of Mt. Salem Baptist Church, a building was erected in 1875 and the Washington Baptist Church was constituted in 1882. After many years of dedicated service to the town of Washington and the people of Rappahannock County and beyond, Washington Baptist Church once again is expanding to enhance its ministry. A new Fellowship Hall and Education Building will be dedicated on Sunday, June 4, and everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Grimsley’s dream of a Baptist witness in the county seat is still alive and well. The monument that stands jn the side yard of the church was erected in honor of Rev. Grimsley and his wife, Ruth. Unfortunately, Rev. Grimsley’s voice failed him before he could preach to the newly constituted congregation at Washington. The church began to grow and became firmly established in the town. For years, it provided the only Sunday School in the village. The church property has been improved throughout its history. In 1911, the side aisles were closed and a center aisle was fixed. The choir stand was made level with the pulpit, and the building painted inside and outside. At the same time, the Willing Workers built a gas house and put gas in the church. Electric lights were later installed. In 1927, two Sunday school rooms were added to each side of the sanctuary. The members of the church dedicated one room to Miss Mary Long who gave the lot for the building, another room was given in honor of Mrs. Annie Keyser, a charter member by the members of her family, and a third room was given by the Jones family in memory of Mrs. Elizabeth E. Jones, the first president of the missionary society. The fourth room was later dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Campbell, longtime faithful members of the church. In 1939, the church was improved by putting in new electric light fixtures, painting the church on the inside, putting drapes at the windows, and laying a new carpet. In 1949, a central heating plant was installed. In 1952, an addition to the back of the church was begun. It consisted of four Sunday school rooms, two rest rooms, and a small kitchen. A cornerstone was donated by Mrs. Carlton Clore and laid at the dedication ser vice on May 17, 1953. Rev. Gilbert Profitt was pastor during this period. Since then a new sign has been erected in the front yard of the church, pew cushions added and on March 20, 1988 a dedication service was held for the new baptistery. Rev. Larry Hovis was the pastor at that time. Following a period of strategic planning in the early 1990’s under the leadership of Rev. Darrell Bare, the church recognized its need to expand its facility if it wished to grow and more effectively minister to the community. Upon the arrival of Rev. Phillip W. Bailey in January of 1996, the church continued its journey and launched a “Find Us Faithful Campaign” to acquire support both spiritually and financially to accomplish its goal. Following a successful campaign, the church had a ground breaking ceremony on Sunday, April *28, 1999. Now, a little over one year, the church is about to occupy the new space. The new building was beautifully designed by Mr. Lowell Baughan of Baughan and Baukhauges Architects in Luray, and the building contractor has been Mr. Robert “Bob” Metcalfe of Metlo Inc. of Flint Hill. Additional financing is being provided by the Rappahannock National Bank. The new facility includes a fellowship hall capable of seating 125 people, a large kitchen, a pastor’s study, a church office, two handicap accessible bathrooms, a connecting corridor and new foyer and a handicap ramp which enters the front of the church. The choir loft area is also being expanded with a new entrance from the foyer. A new door was also cut between the two preschool classrooms in the old 1953 addition. Many of the former pastors of the church will be participating in the Building Dedication Service on Sunday, June 4. Those coming are Rev. Gilbert Profitt, Rev. John Divers, Rev. Larry Hovis, Rev. Steve Scoggin, Rev. Earl Jarrell, Rev. David Moore, Rev. Bill Snead and Rev. David Small. Also planning to come are Mrs. Ann Hildrup and Mrs. Ann Stout Adams, both great-granddaughters of Rev. Barnett Grimsley; Mrs. John Paulson, Mayes Campbell’s daughter; and Mrs. Carolyn Gates Dewhurst, daughter of Jessie Miller Turner and granddaughter of Gates Jones. Mayor Stewart Willis is also planning to attend besides other invited guests. An open invitation is extended to the whole community to come join the church family of Washington Baptist Church in a time of great celebration on this Sunday. A historical program will be presented at 10 a.m. and a Building Dedication Service will take place during the morning worship hour at 11. Immediately following that service lunch will be served in the new fellowship hall with a brief cornerstone laying service to follow. For more information about this event please call the church office at 6753336. Luncheon honors pastor Members of Five Forks Regular Baptist Church honored their pastor and his wife with lunch at The Country Cafe in Washington on Sunday. Attending were Mary Chadwell, Mildred Hawkins, Eartha Corbin, Rev. and Mrs. Wilford Deppen, Mr. and Mrs. Die Burke and Walter Milton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burke, Mary Wiley and Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Burke. Dan and Bessie Norman visited Fearline Holmes in Fauquier Hospital on Sunday afternoon. They also participated in the Relay for Life Friday night at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Former Woodville resident, Audra Crawford has been a patient at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Cobb of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. arrived on Friday to spend time with her and Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes and family in Culpeper. Visitors of Mrs. June Clark were Myrtle Falls, Dickie and Beggy Wayland and Rev. Alphesus Atkins. Visitors of Mrs. Clark and Misty Hitt were Wood vi lie By JUNE CLARK i 987-8827 Heidi Bullock, Richard Burke, Tim, Sam and Robert Falls. On Sunday, Sadie Norman, Nina Parker, Ronnie, Bonnie, April and Kelsey Parker, Corey Norman and Gwen Parker had lunch at Brookside Restaurant in Luray. Afterwards they toured Luray Caverns and viewed the antique cars at the museum. An old 1930’s Ford on display once belonged to the late Henry Cannon of Rock Mills. David Norman, late husband of Sadie, father of Bonnie, and grandfather of Corey and Kelsey purchased this car from Mr. Cannon on his 16th birthday and it was first car. Boston news highlights Revival services at Slate Mills Baptist Church began Sunday and continues through this evening, Wednesday at 7:30. Rev. Alpheus Atkins, pastor of Woodville Baptist Church, is guest evangelist. New Salem Baptist Church Pastor Martin and congregation extends an invitation to worship for Sunday school at 10 a.m.; morning worship at 11; choir practice Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Bible Study program, 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Sympathy is extended to the family of Boston resident, Mr. Charles Abbene, 97 years of age, who passed away on Monday, May 15, at the Culpeper Regional Hospital. We continue to offer prayers for Mrs. Rosie Wharton, for her improvement. Mrs. Ruth Peregory of Front Royal was a Wednesday guest of Mrs. Janet Peregory on Castleton Ford Road. Birthday wishes for the week are extended to Mrs. r Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Becky Butler for Thursday, May 25, Cara Cubbage on May 26 and Kenny Settle on Tuesday, May 30. Massanova Christian Academy will hold their graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 27, at 2 p.m., when Shirley Mills and Kevin Grigsby are among the graduates. Congratulations to Joseph Peregory, a student at Rappahannock High School, who made the honor roll for the past grading period. Wedding anniversary wishes go out to Jamie and Lynn Tharp who celebrate their day on Monday. Happy Memorial Day! Upcoming Events Raw Foods workshop planned There will be a Raw Foods workshop at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center on June 10-11. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. “Come, enjoy a weekend of hands on preparation of raw organic foods. We will be having an incredible feast for the closing of the class. Leave with a new understanding of - we are what we eat,” said an organizer. The class will be limited to 12 people. Registration deadline is June 2. For more information and registration form, call Jeanne Butler at 675-1707 or the Healing Arts Center at 987-7204. Bawkey family reunion set A Bawkey family reunion for the relatives of the late William Claude Bawkey and Fannie Cobb Bawkey will be held Sunday, May 28 at the Rappahannock Park on U.S. 211 near Washington starting at noon. All family members and friends are invited to attend are asked to bring a covered dish. Scholarship applications accepted The Wayland Blue Ridge Ministers and Deacons Union Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications from 2000 high school graduates who plan to further their education. Completed applications are due June 1,2000. For an application or more information, contact N.B. Roberts, 399-9814 or e-mail: nbrober@yahoo.com. Open house at Belle Meade Belle Meade Day Camp has five two-week sessions from June 19 - Aug. 25. Transportation from Amissville, Washington, Sperryville, Culpeper and Madison. Visit at 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville on Sunday, June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for more information. Benefit concert scheduled i iiw nappanannocK uuiniei S . sparkling folk chamber music will be the Ahighlight of a Friends of the Culpeper f , County Library benefit concert on the \ ' evening of June 9 at 7:30 at the library X community room. The evening perfor- j mance is courtesy of Young, Nichols, /. Branner and Phillips, L.L.P. and (* Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & A Edwards, PC. Their contributions l have made the appearance of the Rappahannock Quintet possible. At intermission, desserts will be served. A $10 donation is requested. Tickets may be obtained at the library or reservations may be made by calling the library at 825-8691. Child Caregiver/Educator training The Madison County Virginia Cooperative Extension Office located on the Second Floor of the War Memorial Building, Madison will host the last Better Kid care Satellite offered by Penn state this season on June 1. The ‘Taking a New Look at Dramatic Play” workshop covers helping dramatic play happen; when a child is left out of play and ages and stages in dramatic play. To register for the June 1, 7 to 9 p.m. class call 727-3435, extension 2 by May 30. Nature Camp to be held in July The Rappahannock Nature Camp will be held July 3-14 at Singing Creek near Sperryville. This is a day camp for girls and boys age eight to 13, devoted to the study and exploration of local natural history. For information, call Lyt Wood at 675-1088, or pick up a brochure at the Tree Works office in Washington (next to Extension Office). King, Queen contestants sought The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company is seeking boys and girls to participate in the annual Honorary Fire King and Queen Contest. Contestants will be selling raffle tickets for a purebred Black Angus heifer and a cash prize. Interested parties should contact Charlotte Turnmeyer at 635-8278. This year’s carnival will be held July 26 - 29. The parade is July 28. Class reunion planned Since 1961 there have been 427 graduates taught by 24 instructors of the LPN program currently located at CarverPiedmont Tech Center. There will be a reunion of all classes starting in 1961 through 2000 on June 3 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Current addresses are need. Call Earl Aylor, RN, BSN, 547-3911 for details. Sharh Rock Vineyards often Sharp Rock Vineyards is open every Saturday from noon until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. The vineyards are also open by appointment during the week. To reach the vineyards from Sperryville take Route 231 approximately eight miles, turn right onto Sharp Rock Road and-go one plus \ miles and the winery is on the right. For more information call 987-9700. . Youth Alive! ^ Exciting news for youth, ages 10-18 W of the Culpeper and Rappahannock areas, oome join us at rouin Alive or Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching. Youth Alive meets at the Viewtown Store on Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subs, pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 9375210. RCDC meets Tuesday The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold ! its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 6 at 7:30 p.m. at | the Rappahannock Library. This will be a working meeting focussing on planning and organizing for the upcoming elections. The committee will divide into precincts and will engage in some old-fashioned brain-storming on increasing and getting out the Democratic vote. To this meeting we especially invite our friends who really don’t like meetings. The meetings of the Rappahannock County Democratic | Committee are always open to the public. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. Barbecue, party scheduled Friends and supporters of Trash Free Rappahannock are invited to a barbecue and country picking party on Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m. at the home of John Kiser on Popham’s Ford Road, Route 603. To RSVP or for more information call 987-8445.

B. Willard to serve on Advisory Board The RappahannockRapidan Early Intervention Council is pleased to announce that Council Coordinator Barbara Willard of Amissville, has been invited to serve as a parent member of the Advisory Board to The National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice (EDJJ). The EDJJ has been recently established at the University of Maryland to address the needs of youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system. This project is a collaborative partnership between the University of Maryland, University of Kentucky, Arizona State University, the American Institutes for Research and the PACER parent advocacy center in Minnesota. The center has received a five year, $2.75 million award through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Education and the U. S. Department of Justice. The center will conduct research and training, provide technical assistance, and disseminate information related to youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system and those at risk for involvement with the juvenile justice system. The purpose of the EDJJ Advisory Board is to review EDJJ activities, provide guidance and feedback to staff, and serve as a conduit to key stake holder groups. The Advisory Board will help EDJJ identify issues and concerns about youth with disabilities in the juvenile system. Ms. Willard has been a actively involved in organizations serving children and youth with disabilities for more than 15 years. She currently serves on the Board of the Virginia CURE (Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants, Inc.) which advocates for positive criminal justice polices as a way of reducing crime and Ms Willard serves as an advocate for children and youth with disabilities enrolled in various programs. She also served as a parent representative to the State Management Team of the VA Comprehensive Services Act; parent representative and chair of the Culpeper Community Policy Management Team, Board Member, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board; and Board Member of the VA Parent Educational Advocacy Training. Ms. Willard has served with numerous other initiatives and recently received certification as a general mediator. Besides her duties as the Coordinator of the early intervention council, Ms. Willard is assisting the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services in the training of foster parents as well as assisting the department in recruitment and of potential foster parents. Up the Piney Run BY WAYNE BALDWIN Rappahannock News Writer April 15 was a Saturday. The weather forecast for the week had been rain. This hike up Piney Run to the Charlie Bowen cemetery had been planned in March and announcements had been accordingly made. The day came, and after early morning phone calls, the decision was made to meet anyway and “take it from there.” Although there, was a gloomy water-filled sky, it had stopped raining but for an occasional drizzle. Five of us met at the set hour and allotted an extra half hour fcr those who might show up. Photo courtesy of Wayne Baldwin PINEY RUN: Robert “Bob” Johnson at the Charlie Bowen place on a recent outing. At 10:30 a.m. we took our cars to old Sycamore School where Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clatterbuck weekend. Our good-natured neighbors extended their kindness to us to park there anytime whether they were home or not. So, Bob Johnson, Sally Keyser, Dorothy McWaters, Dot Grove and I headed up the road to the Piney Run Trail, crossing the Piney Run twice and a couple of small tributaries on the way. Bob was informing us of the differences in the Kelsey and Cameron Lines, so far as the reasons etc. that were the final demarcations of the current boundaries and acreage of Shenandoah National Park. With his background of “park knowledge” coupled with his interest in the family connections and always ready with a map or two, he’s become a real buff. Both Sally Keyser and Dorothy McWaters whose maiden surnames were Dwyer and Kelley, respectively, were born within the bounds of the Park. All three of the elders had some story or other to tell from their childhoods. All thr6e, whose parents were either long-lived or still living quote from that, source an extended memory. Here was this, there was that, and so and so lived here or did such and such. The “mountains” we were walking through today, however, to the unaware, to the novice, does not reveal much. Yet, to one who either lived, played and worked there, there’s a whole different appreciation. 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Bob told us that in the day of the horseback mail carrier, who was Mr. Kitty Brown, the routes up here were Route 1 and Route 2, but he wasn’t certain which was which. The • Bolen and Kelley mailboxes • were here at the intersection, and it was presumed the children upon walking home from' > Hull School would get the.’ mail. Some of the folks, like Dr.. ' Kelley, Bernard Bolen, and the Johnsons had telephones. The-. lines were strung from Luray up Rocky Branch on the Page County side then across Beahm’s Gap, down the hollow,across Fork Mountain then on. to Kelleys and Bolens. They were party lines of course in those days. Sally remembers her grandfather’s ring to be one long and one short. I’ve forgotten the number,of acres, a couple of hundred; anyway, that Charlie Bowen , had owned. He fell heir to it from his father, William Franklin Bowen. Here on this farm was one of three Bowen cemeteries, in the Shenandoah Park. This one we call the Charlie Bowen to distinguish it from the Joe, Billy Bowen (or Mary Frazier> , and the old William Bowen (or John Henry Waters). Mr.,. Bowen had tenants living onthis property. At the time the park came the Howard Clatterbuck family was living in the two story frame house nearest the cemetery. Across the road just above the meadow (south of the tenant house) was Bowen’s house, , but where the Lawrence “Billy” Johnson family lived. Johnson managing the farm for Bowen. Here, Bob recalled his experience with hard cider. What better drink has come from the juice of any fruit? A liquid when squeezed from its natural containers is sweet as nectar, but when aged can make you drunk. Aged still more, it’s used as a preservative in canning or for cleaning and personal hygiene. The cemetery, once fenced, lies on a gentle easterly slope' facing the backside of Pignut Mountain. A rough grave count would be thirty to forty, some with inscribed markers either plain fieldstone or white marble. Bowen, Brandon, Rolls,' Manuel, and Waters are th6predominate names etched on these markers. There are perhaps others who have long since been forgotten along with the cemetery itself, which is returning to nature. Most of the stones are lying down,. some broken, all fading with the passage of time. Each time we’ve visited this spot, we’ve learned a little more. Yet, each time we find that time itself has been harsh even cruel to the man-made monuments and the landscape. Although there is a since of pride, there is a since of loss too. For we know soon, hardly a trace will be evident of this place. We’ve documented and captured on film all we can. Those of us who know its location grow fewer with the years and those who have an interest, relinquish it due to that same cruelty of passing years, only to cherish the fond memories we try to share with others....perhaps yet to be born. Viewtown social notes. Mr. Walter Reid is home after being a patient at Fauquier Hospital. Sunday visitors of Mr. Reid were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Reid, Mr,‘ and Mrs. Warren Reid, Barbara Settle, Mrs. Becky Frazier, Acrey Dodson, Joey Reid, Mrs. Margie Fishback, Tom Compton and Mrs. Joan Dodson. Mrs. Shirley Dodson was a guest from Friday until Monday of her daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Dodson and friend Trish Moreland. ,, Happy Memorial Day! Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 m

Corine Menefee Born in county Corine Grady Wharton Menefee, 77, of Culpeper died Sunday, May 21 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was bom Sept. 20, 1922 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Amos Wharton and Edith Dodson Wharton. Mrs. Menefee loved flowers and was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Laney B. Menefee of Culpeper; two sons, James William Menefee and his wife, Peggy of Bealeton and George William Menefee and his wife, Sally Ann of Woodbridge and four daughters, Frances Ann Brooks, Ruby M. Orange, Betty A. Settle and her husband, Frank, all of Culpeper and Juanita Kenney and her husband, Larry of Reva. Additional survivors include ten grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Rhodie Wilson of Orange and Mary Martin of Culpeper and a brother, Kinsey Wharton of Woodville. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 25 at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John S. Farrar and Sanford L. Martin officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Robert Lucas Washington resident Robert Lee Lucas, 49, of Washington died Monday, May 15 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. ; Mr. Lucas was a custodian. _< He was bom July 6,1950. Survivors include his wife, Clara Lucas of Washington; a daughter, Tammy Phillips of Culpeper and three grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Charlotte Blackwell of Washington, D.C., Laura Williams of California and Mary Hamm of Marshall; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, May 19 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville with the Rev. Henry A. Townes officiating. Burial was at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Flint Hill. Joynes Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Washington news Sunday evening visitors of Mrs. Sarah Brown and family were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son Robbie of Front Royal. Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Best wishes to Rock and Lynn Smoot who have a wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 27. Happy birthday to Ginger Estes who will celebrate her day on Saturday, May 27. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas were Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. Visitors Monday of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mildred Jenkins and Dorothy Dowdy of Culpeper. Happy birthday to our granddaughter, Mrs. Edie E. Falls in Woodville who will have her day on Monday, May 29. Waverly Frazier of Castleton will celebrate his birthday on Monday, May 29 and we wish him a good day. The annual joint Vacation Bible School will be held at the Washington Baptist Church bn June 19-23. Classes will be held for age three through seventh grade. Cecil Williams Sr. Born in county Cecil Delaney Williams Sr., 59, of Front Royal died Friday, May 19 at his home. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, May 24 at the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Merlin Shorb and Rev. James Burke. Burial followed in Willis Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Williams was born Nov. 21, 1940 in Rappahannock County, a son of Bossie W. Williams of Front Royal and the late Violet Virginia Walters Williams. He had extensive training in the field of law enforcement and attended the Virginia State Sheriff and City Sergeant Schools at State Police Training Headquarters in Richmond. He was a deputy for the Warren County Sheriff’s Department for 12 years and was promoted to Chief Investigator. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and was a magistrate for Warren County. He was a former member of the Front Royal Fire Department and was Captain of the Front Royal Rescue Squad. He retired as the Vice-President of First Federal Savings and Loan of Front Royal. He was a member of Willis Chapel United Methodist Church and was Official Board Chairman. In addition to his father, other survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Walters Williams; two sons, Cecil D. Williams Jr. of Stephens City and his wife, Patricia and Christopher Williams of Front Royal; a daughter, Lisa D. Ordile of Chester Gap and her husband, Joseph; a sister, Linda Diane Dolly of Front Royal and her husband, David and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Isreal Williams, Earl Williams and William Eugene Williams. Pallbearers were Blaine Tewalt, John Smedley, Lynn Armentrout, Gary Keyser, Kenneth Ordile and Jason Kibler. Honorary pallbearers were the men of Willis Chapel Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church, Huntly, Va. 22640 or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. ^Ulzougliti, by Randy Minter IMMORTAL WORDS Why do we fear so much the passage from this life to another realm? Lydia Maria Child made a commonsense argument for immortality when she wrote, “If we really believed that those who are gone from us were as truly alive as ourselves, we could not invest the subject with such awful depth of gloom as we do. If we could imbue our children with distinct faith in immortality, we should never speak of people as dead, but as passed into another world. We should speak of the body as a cast-off garment, which the wearer has outgrown; consecrated indeed by the beloved being that used it for a season, but of no value within itself.” Fortifying one’s faith offers not only comfort in the here and now, but an ease of wellbeing as one faces death. At the Moser Funeral Home. 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton we understand that every family is different and handles grief in their own way. Call 540-347-3431, and we’re happy to lend a hand. We are the oldest business in Fauquier County. “I want to go on living even after my death. ” -Anne Frank Sperryville prepares for holiday weekend Special sales and lots of entertainment will be found throughout the town of • Sperryville this weekend. Make sure to stop by Faith Mountain for its tent sale. Many other stores are also having special sales. On Sunday, May 28 “The Page County Rambler” will be the featured bluegrass band at Cooter’s Place. Great country music by the Cooter’s Garage Band will be featured on Saturday evening. All are invited. Civil War Days/2000 will be held in Sperryville on Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4. There will be Civil War music; Living History re-enactors; Civil War authors; Food, Art and Crafts. Free admission and open to the public. For more information call 9871 8444. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, May 28. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community to attend. The Sperryville Methodist Church will sponsor a hymn . # . Sperryvllle By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 sing on Sunday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Refreshments will be served. Plan to attend and bring a friend. Addie Swindler was a Friday overnight and Saturday guest of Tiffany Wayland. On Friday evening the girls enjoyed Relay for Life at RCES. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle DeBoise of BelPre, Ohio were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany. Congratulations go out to Roy Pullen Jr. and Karen Raby, who were wed on Saturday. (lore, -English • F UN f P A 1.HOM f • The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager r A good crowd attended the airing of the movie reunion at Cooter’s Place on Friday night. Birthday wishes go out to my mom, Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, who will celebrate hers on Thursday, May 25. Congratulations to Allen Jenkins and Tina Blakely, who were wed on Saturday, May 20 at Amissville Baptist Church. Mother’s Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dodson of Orange, Brian Craft and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh, all of Washington, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Mrs. Angie Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Happy birthday to Dale Jenkins, who will celebrate his third birthday on Monday, May 29. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cave of Boston and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins visited Cecil Buracker and Ms. Jean Stoneberger in Luray on Sunday afternoon. For every time a flag is waved we shall remember. 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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 rt 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 be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper, tf 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, tor 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 n<i liable for the quality of advertised products or services We Accept KH LUI 1 IT-"! nn Rental* 00 Wanted _ J MATURE PROFESSIONAL COUPLE with 3 older children seeks a 3-4 bedroom home to lease for 1 year. Need by June 30, preferably sooner in the Warrenton, VA or surrounding area. Days 540-3474222 ask for Anita, eves 540-341-3608. 3 BR, 2BA duplex in Myrtle Beach, SC w/ garage, W/D, turn., fenced yd, sm pet ok, wkly or mo. 2 mis from beach, across street from entertain, pool. $1500/mo wkly call for details. 843-365-1388 or 9am3pm 843-448-6404. 100 For Sale •y Owner J BEALETON - 3BR, 2BA Cape Cod w/7.5% assum. mort. Lg. kit, new HP, .64 ac. fenced lot, workshop. $115,900. 540-439-3132. HARRIS HOLLOW, Washington, VA, 3 yr old home, on 3+ acres, 1300sq. ft. 3 br w/ full base. Extra lg. deck w/ mtn. views. $179K 540675-1315. INSIDE WARRENTON, Old Town, $144,900 firm. Ten year old 4BR, 3BA on quiet side street. Fenced back yard backs up to creek. Shade trees, elevated deck, rec. room w/ FP, Workshop, offstreet parking. Wonderful neighbors. This is as good as it gets for under 150K. Job transfer compels this sale, otherwise no way. 540349-2449. NO. NECK OF VA, Potomac River access, waterview, 2 BR, 2BA, kit, din. rm, grate rm, utility, $82,500. 540937-5091 133 Lois* Acreage COUPLE SEEKS S-20 acres with views ot mountains &/or pastures for home 703237-0768 jam Commercial Rentals V _ J OFFICES FOR LEASEGainesville Area. Vint Hill 900-8900 SF Freestanding. $7.50/SF plus utilities 800-448-4332. wwyv vmthill cpm /---:—\ ama Oarage / Yard Sale V ___/ BIG YARD SALE. Sat . May 27, 9am til? Furn., boat, stove. ex ere. equip . lots of misc 98 Resettlement Road, Flint Hill, VA. FRIDAY, MAY 26: Two family yard sale. 522 North across from Flint Hill Store Don't miss this one! Good stuff for everyone 8 am HUGE! MULTIFAMILY May 26. 27, 28, Amisville just off 211 onto 613 then onto 669, follow signs Furn, tools antiques, clothes,toys, books, lawn mowers, plumb/ele item, comm, sewing mach., HH ma Garage/ VMM May 27 & 28 8a-4p @3760 Sperryville Pike, Sperryville Lots of good stuff! WARRENTON. HUGE multi-family, moving/yard sale, 5/26 47pm, 5/27 10-2. Fum., housewares, baby items, toys, something for everyone. Dumfries Rd to 1st right on Atlee, first right off Atlee on Ashlee to #7481. Signs. MURRAY RIDING MOWER. 3 speed, 11hp with 36’ cut. Needs work - use for parts. $50. 540-3479555. COMPUTER DESK, ROLL top, solid oak, designed to hide desk top system & printer. $450. 703-754-0144 PENTIUM COMPUTER, many programs loaded, w/ keyboard, monitor, color printer, like brand new, $425. 540-3649961. QUEEN,exc. cond. headboard/rails, 2 night stands, Ig. dbl. dresser w/mirror, amoire, wood. $700 540-347-0456 FOUND AUSTRALIAN CATTLE dog (blue healer), young male, very sweet. 540-3644086. r 294 Giveaways V...J BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. 400 Adoption A BROTHER OR sister for Teal adoption is a loving choice. Let us help you. Legal/medial paid. Call Mike or Paige at 1-800-756-1089. ADOPTION: LOVING couple wishes to adopt infant. Willing to pay medical/legal expenses. Call Gary/ Ronni Lynn 1-888-329-2762. LOVING, CHILDLESS couple seeks healthy infant. Will pay medical & legal expenses. Call Cynth.a & Doug collect 703-318-0454. I WILL NOT be responsible for any other debts except for my own. Alvin P. Grisby. Invitation to Bid for Replacement of Existing Coal Fired Burner Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for services for replacement of the existing coal fired burner to oil fired burner at the RCHS. Deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 p.m. June 1, 2000. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540)987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids. 5-24,5-31-00 *316397 -- 605 AutomoMlss V- _> BMW, 1994, 3181, 5 sp., 80K, ac. sunroof, pw & pi, alarm, exc. cond , new battery/timing belt, $11,500 540-788-1045 CHEVY CAVILIER, 1999, 4 dr, 35k, perfect cond, 1 owner, am/fm cass, ac, auto $12,900 OBO 540-439-4507 HONDA CIVIC, LX. 1996. 106K, black. 4 dr, ac, am/fm/cass, exc. cond., $7900. 540-937-6171 TOYOTA CELICA GT 1993, blue, 33K miles, AT, sunroof, alarm, PW, PL, Kenwood CD, cruise control, great cond $9000. 540-3641686 625 Boats ft Accessories 1987 WELLCRAFT 180 Classic, 18 open bow, 165 mere, low hrs., ski pkg & covers. $6200 540-338-2628 HAIL DAMAGE?? Paintless Dent Repair We specialize in fixing hail damage, door dings & small creases 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! The Dent Eraser 540-778-1674 540-478-0545 675 Trucks / Pickups NISSAN PICKUP 4X4 1992 , SE, 93K mis, Red w/ grey interior, 4 cyl, 5 spd, AC, cassette, new tires, Nissan factory light bar, EC, MSTA $7500 OBO. 540-222-0664 Iv msg. HOUSECLEANING/ LAUNDRY, 10 hours per week, $10 per hour, steady. Flexible hours call 9375788 'fMl Time Employment Butler Mature, friendly person to assist afternoons with guest hospitality at Bed & Breakfast in Washington, Va. Call Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview CARPENTER & HELPERS Resid remodeling contractor seeks responsible person for FT position. Reiable trans. & some tools needed. Call 703-754-3757 or 703-573-9399 County Cafe Wait Staff Prep Person Dishwashers Evenings & weekends available. County Cato 389 A Main St Washington, VA 540-675-1066 DRIVERS For private school. Van route from Strasburg to Front Royal and bus route from Flint Hill to Luray. CDL license (for bus) and copy of driving record required. Please call the school office at (540) 635-8555 HVAC Immed. opening for experienced HVAC technician. Full benefits TOP PAY with a fast growing company!!! Goshorn, Inc. (540) 347-3600 877-347-3600 Or fax resume to (540) 341-7490 FRAMING CARPENTER & HELPER We are looking for an experienced twoman team to help us build townhouses in Warrenton. Valid driver’s license required. Year-round work. Call 540-347-0085 Mon.-Fri. 10-4 for phone interview. Glass Technicians Royal Glass Co. has immediate openings for glass technicians, New air conditioned vehicle, sign on bonus, health and 401k benefits, top pay. Call Mr. Linzau at 301-499-4653 or Fax 301-808-0607 HAIR DESIGNER experienced is needed to join an already busy staff of designers a Apply in person: Warrenton Plaza Hair Designs 262 Broadview Ave Warrenton 540-349-3241 KENNEL ASSISTANT NEEDED Part-time 18 yrs or older540-937-3336 540937-3283 LABORER ASHBY EXCAVATING for work in No. Fauquier Co. Future possibility of advancement to equipment operator. 540-349-1527 RESTAURANT BLUE MOON CAFt Sperryville, VA seeks Chef/Cook for full-time or parttime work. Requirements: are cooking school or 4 years dining experience. Contact: George 540-987-3162 SEASONAL HELP NEEDED To work in wholesale nursery. Must be able to load and unload trucks and do other nursery work such as watering and planting. (540) 347-1677 Security Best Interest Security is now hiring PT/FT for Opal, Haymarket, & Leesburg. Starling at $7.50. (DCJS112720) 703-492-4121 Truck Driver for large farm operation in Haymarket, VA. Mack tandem. No CDL. Long hours, guaranteed year round work. Company benefits include health insurance, 401k, and vacation. Please call 703-754-8873 between 8-5. 1 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 For Employment And Classified Ads Or Fax 540-349-8676 TEACHER Small, private day school seeking dedicated teachers. Serious academics with emphasis on a classroom curriculum. Combination of qualifications and experience considered. Positions open for preschool, elementary level, lower school French, and high school English. Resumes To: Teacher Search P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627 ATTENTION DRIVERS G.F. Jennings, an equal opportunity employer, is looking for Class A & B professional drivers. We have year round contracts, excellent benefits include Health, Life, Vacation, 401 (k) retirement, Annual Bonuses. Average income $30K. Great work environment, home every evening. Please call for directions & interview 703-550-9898 NOW HIRING Front Desk Clerk Waitstaff Cook Bartender Please call Ron Jettmar540-399-1779 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 2imes iguana NORTHERN VIRGINIA LAWN CARE WORKER Part-time lawn care worker, knowledge of lawncare equipment a plus. Will train right candidate. Position available immediately. KITCHEN STAFF Part-time/Full-time temporary kitchen staff. Assist Executive Chef with food prep, experience required. Position available immediately. For interview call Debbie Johnston Business Manager at 540-364-2627 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to $:30 pm &VAarriott. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V Times Community Newpapers will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29, 2000. Classified Advertising deadline i will be Friday, May 26, <- at 5:00 p.m. (Times ES5 m Northern Virginia

Building Trades Instructor Culpeper County Public Schools Culpeper County Public Schools is currently accepting applications for a Building Trades Instructor. This is a full-time, 11 month position. Qualified applicants must be able to get endorsement in 2 of the following areas: masonry, electricity, plumbing, and/or carpentry. For more information or an application, please call the Personnel Office at (540) 825-3677 or send your request by e-mail to: ccpit_Bersonnel@vahoo.com EOE - I ^Computer Graphics DIGITAL ART PRE-PRESS PRO Career Opportunity The Folder Factory Inc., a high-tech manufacturing printer in Edinburg, VA is expanding againl Our Digital Art Pre-press Department needs another qualified professional with hands-on experience preparing customer-provided art for screen, offset, foil stamping, or embossing. Must have experience working with process camera, stripping, lay-out, and paste-up. Requires exc. computer graphic skills on Mac & PC, using Quark, PageMaker, Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, etc. Generous compensation & comprehensive benefits await the right person. Call now! 1-800-296-4321 or fax: 1-540-984-9699 or visit 116-A High Street Edinburg, VA 22824 NEWSPAPER PACKAGING CENTER PT, fast paced, friendly environment. Must be able to lift over 30 pounds. Apply in person to: Gail Carter The Fauquier Times Democrat 39 Culpeper St Warrenton, VA 540-347-4222 between 8 am & 6 pm Mental Retardation COMMUNRY SUPPORT SPECIALIST Loudoun County Immediate openings for individuals to work in community-based day support programs. Responsibilities incl. accessing community resources for individuals w/developmental disabilities. Must do heavy lifting to assist w/consumers personal care & have strong behavior management skills. Must have good driving record, reliable transp. & be willing to transport consumers. HS diploma & 1 yr. exp. w/persons w/disabilities or degree in related field. Competitive salary & great benefits! Substitute positions also available. Send resumes to: St. John’s Community Services 18 Royal Street, Suite 1B Leesburg, VA 20175 FAX: 703-779-7476 E-MAIL: jobsOsics.org EOE DRIVERS NEEDED!! DPGM is now recruiting for a: ★ DRIVER ★ Must have valid driver’s license and excellent driving record. Must be dependable, knowleagable of roads and able to lift 50 lbs. To apply, come by DPGM, 22560 Glen Dr.. #105, Sterling, VA 20164 for an application or fax resume to (703)450-7638. Attn: HR/DR. EOE. POLICE OFFICER Salaiy: $34,470 The Leesburg Police Department Is in the process of establishing an eligibility list for entry-level law enforcement officer positions. Minimum requirements: graduation from high school (or GED); degree in criminal justice desirable, or any equivalent combination of accepted education and experience that would provide knowledge of modern police practices and methods. A Virginia Law Enforcement Certification desirable. Must be in good physical condition and possess a valid Virginia driver’s license. Benefits include: paid life, health, dental and long-term disability insurance and paid retirement. The process will begin in July 2000. Apply to and request application from: www.leesburgya.org 703-737-7177 The Town of Leesburg Personnel Dept, 25 West Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176 CLOSING DATE: June 16,2000 ■ EOE/ADA PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PREPRESS POSmONS OASIS CD & CASSETTE DUPLICATION Oasis Duplication is one of the nation’s leading providers of CD replication for musicians, record labels, and software developers. Located in scenic Flint Hill (Rappahannock County), Oasis offers an informal but extremely fast-paced office environment. Oasis’ growth rate and future prospects are excellent. Project Management and Prepress Positions Must have excellent organizational and customer-service abilities. Knowledge of graphics and/or prepress, is not required for all positions, but is a very big plus. A desire to delight the customer is essential for all positions. Health insurance, vacation and sick leave are available. Please email resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: employeesearch9oasiscd.com or fax to 540/675-2500 Please no nhone calls. EOE WAREHOUSE OPENINGS AVAILABLE NOW!! ★ Data Entry Clerks (Requires basic computer literacy w/data entry exp.) ★ Mail Sorter (Requires Geography & Basic Math skills) it Baggers (Requires Geography & Basic Math skills) All positions require a positive attitude & a desire to learn. Join our team todavt Full time, Day, Eve & Midnight shifts available. To apply, come by DPGM, 22560 Glen Dr., #105, Sterling, VA 20164 for an application or fax resume to (703)450-7638, Attn: HR/WH. Be sure to identify the position you are seeking. EOE We are now recruiting for the following positions... WARRENTON WALMART NOW HIRING Come join a great company with good benefits. • Sunday Premium Pay • Must be able to work evenings & weekends • Overnights are also available • Drug Free & Smoke Free Work Environment Store hours are 7 am to 11 pm Please apply at Store. No phone calls, please. OFFICE ADMIN OPENINGS NOW AVAILABLE!! We are now recruiting for the following positions... ★ Billing Specialist (Requires basic computer literacy w/ some billing exp.) ★ Dispatch Clerk (Requires basic computer literacy w/ exc. comm, skills & phone etiquette) ★ Export Clerk (Requires basic computer literacy w/ exc. comm, skills & phone etiquette) All positions require a positive attitude and a desire to learn. Join our team today! To apply, come by GML, 22560 Glen Dr., #105, Sterling, VA 20164 for an application or fax resume to (703)450-7638, Attn: HR/AC. Be sure to identify the position you are seeking. EOE ADVERTISING COPYWRITER Rapidly growing regional agency is seeking an experienced advertising and direct response copywriter. Knowledge of hi-tech and healthcare fields a plus. Please call for more information Ann Burnside Love & Associates 301-663-1239 MECHANICS Local heavy equipment dealer J.W. Burress, inc. is currently accepting applications for both SHOP & ROAD MECHANICS Applicant must be self-motivating, have valid driver's license and possess a working knowledge of electronics and hydraulics Offering competitive benefit package, salary and a great work environment. Must have own tools. Call Mark 540-349-2878 or fax resumes to 540-349-4509 HVAC ATTN: ALL HVAC TECHS Stop commuting.... work locally! We need HVAC installers immediately. 1-5 years experience in the residential, light commercial applications. Will pay up to $20 per hour. Benefits to include new model AC company truck, uniforms, & retirement plan. Goshorn, Inc. (540) 347-3600 877-347-3600 Or fax resume to (540) 341-7490 Marshall Manor LPN/RN’S • 1 full time Staffing Coordinator position available. • 2 Full and part-time evening and night Charge positions available. NA/CNA‘s • Full and part-time positions available on all shifts. Interested candidates should contact Sherry ■CnmAtrek nr P.inrly Ma7iirkio'A/ir7 hy /-ailing 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 INNKEEPER, FULL-TIME Responsible for the daily operation of our ten room Bed & Breakfast. Must be customer oriented and have experience in Guests Services. Required to live on site. HAY HELP, PART-TIME Must be experienced in operating a tractor and hay equipment. Start immediately. For Interview call Debbie Johnston Business Manager at 540-364-2627 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm &Vfcmrott. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ ENGINEERING DEPT. Smith-Midland Coloration is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Engineering Dept. Duties include maintaining the engineering filling system, organization and storage of blueprints, engineering dept, documents and reports and creating and updating various reports using Excel spreadsheets and the company accounting system. 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Strong families spend time together BY LINDA G. MURPHY Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences Soccer practice, play rehearsal, youth group meeting, church committee meeting, the list goes on. Add to this all the things that need to be done at home to maintain the family, work, meals, cleaning, repairs, laundry, yard work. How does one fit all these things in and still have time to be a family? Over the past two decades an increasing number of parents have entered the work force. In part this is due to the sharp increase in . single-parent families who work out of necessity. In part it is due to the increased expectations by two-parent families on what it takes to raise a family today. The demands on the use of time are great. Yet strong families spend time together, doing things together. So how do you find time to accomplish this and avoid the trap of everyone running different directions? Look to those everyday activities needed to run a family. Strong families eat meals together on a regular basis. Everyone needs to eat, so make family meals a priority for those times that fit everyone’s schedule. It may be breakfast, Wednesday night dinner, or Sunday brunch. No television or other distractions allowed. Conversation should be positive and pleasant. Strong families work together as a team. Children can set the table, help with the preparation, and assist with clean up of family meals. You can apply this concept to many other tasks around the house. Time spent on outdoor activities can also be enjoyed as a family. Walking, bicycling, gardening, camping, or picnicking are but a few of the choices a family might engage in. Time spent on indoor recreational activities are also a great way to build strong relationships in the family. Board games, cards, picture puzzles, reading, watching movies, story telling provide great opportunities for conversation and discussion. What is your community involvement? Most youth activities encourage parents to be involved. It provides an excellent avenue for working together as a parent and child. Little league, Scouts, 4-H, church youth groups and school activities require adults in order to function. And last but not least, families that celebrate special events tend to be strong. What are the special events in your family? How do you recognize the uniqueness of individual family members? There has been an ongoing debate about the quality of time versus the quantity of time spent with children. The Families and Work Institute concluded from the “Ask the Children Survey” that both quality and quantity of time matter. Stressed out parents who are not focused on their children, not listening to what they are saying,, not showing interest in their activities are perceived as not caring by the children. In teen forums, when asked about what can be done to address youth violence and strengthen adult/teen relationships, one of the needs expressed is for parents to play an active role in their children’s lives from an early age. Parents might want to rethink what they are trying to accomplish. Rather than ‘trying to do it all’, set priorities and look for opportunities that increase both the quantity and the quality of time spent with your children if needed. Kilpatrick recognized for 1,000 miles Hospice of the Rapidan relies heavily on its dedicated volunteers, and once a year, makes a special effort to recognize their efforts. Hospice staff members joined volunteers at The Hazel River Inn restaurant in Culpeper on April 11 for a delightful lunch, award presentations and a silent auction. The luncheon was set during National Volunteer Week, when volunteers across the country get a well deserved ovation from the organizations they serve. Seven Hospice of the Rapidan volunteers were recognized for driving over 1,000 miles last year while caring for patients. Sharon Kilpatrick of Woodville was recognized from Rappahannock County. The guest speaker for the lunch, Rev. Karl Netting, gave a moving and thought provoking talk in which he used a down comforter as an analogy of the work of hospice care givers. Chef Peter Stogbuchner, who owns The Hazel River Inn with his wife Karen, created a delicious, attractively presented lunch for 58 Hospice of the Rapidan volunteers and staff members. Almost a hundred items were donated for the silent auction held before and during the luncheon, raising over $730 for Hospice’s Benevolent Care Fund. Hospice of the Rapidan is a licensed, nonprofit hospice providing skilled medical care and compassionate support to terminally ill patients and their families in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. It is not affiliated with a particular hospital, but accepts referrals from Culpeper Hospital, Fauquier Hospital, Martha Jefferson Hospital and The University of Virginia Medical Center, as well as from physicians, clergy and the private sector. For more information on hospice care or becoming a volunteer, call Hospice of the Rapidan at 825-4840. School lunch menus RCES Schools will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. Breakfast: Tuesday, May 30: Bagel french toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, May 31: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/inilk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, June 1: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. F'riday, June 2: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Tuesday, May 30: The new pizza, choose two: buttered corn, juice bar, chilled fruit. Wednesday, May 31: Baked chicken, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: mashed potatoes, green peas, chilled fruit. Thursday, June 1: Chicken pattie on bun, buttered pasta, choose two: green beans, jello salad, chilled fruit. Friday, June 2: Turkey sub/cheese, lettuce, tomato, choose two: french fries, buttered corn, chilled fruit. RCHS Lunch: Tuesday, May 30: The new pizza, buttered corn, chilled fruit or the new pizza, tuna salad on bun. Wednesday. May 31: Turkey sub/cheese, lettuce, tomato, seasoned curly fries, chilled fruit or cheeseburger on bun, fries and fruit. Thursday, June 1: Taco’s/cheese, lettuce, french fries, chilled fruit, garlic bread sticks or pizza, steak nuggets/bread sticks. Friday, June 2: Hamburger on bun, potato rounds, chilled fruit or tuna salad on bun, deli ham and cheese. ■' ' £ 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. Edward David Barkley and wife to John G. Barber and wife, 6.8012 acres, lot 21, Peyton Farm, Hampton District. $68,000. Andrew S. Ellis to Mark R. Reinhart and others, 2.05 acres, Jackson District. $155,000. Andrew S. Ellis to Mark R. Reinhart and others, lot 24. Rappahannock Park, Jackson District. $10,000. Philippa L. Halsman to Joy Turner Luke and others, .25 acre, Blacksmith lot, Hawthorne District. $1,500. Strange-Clark Investors to Raymond P. Deakins and wife, Stonewall District. $32,500. Joseph Miller and wife to Michael A. Manak and wife, lot 3, 22.2337 acres, Wakefield District. $285,000. 25 Beautiful Hilltop Acres in Rappahannock's Castleton area Mountain and Piedmont Views Choice of homesites. $184,500. R.O. Bridges-Real Estate For information, please call Harry Clarkson, 540-987-8222 or Toll Free, 888-424-7400 in private location. 4 HKs. 4 BAs. high ceilings. 7 FPs. kitchen w/island & cherry cabinets. 4.700 sq. ft., swimming pool. barn & large pond. Property is offered on: 88 acs. for #‘>95,000. 100 acs. for #1,150,000. I DUR; &' 160acs. for # 1.100,000. 3 DLlRs. messa*, ToU Gate Farm: Historic property consisting of two early log'& stone cabins later connected to create a spacious, interesting and most attractive home overlooking the pond and springhouse on 29.6 acres of pasture, woodland and beautiful views. Separate garage with heated workshop, two other early barn/sheds and a charming swimming pool. $385,000 — J « . - , ■' • - ' ;v < ■■ .'■. -,. • .< ;., x ' ■'• .l>l.ai>lW.W. 1^- ....■*!«>,.■>, i,wl»w.|l,^|l,M,^.|M|ili;W^^...»ti»ii>ll..M.^.»M..» ..»W..W.«.t.^...i....>^^'«.V^.fflM Hillside: A beautifully maintained brick home with spectacular views and an attractive tenant house to boot! Living room with fireplace, exceptionally large family room with wood stove and a country style kitchen. Three bedrooms and two baths up plus a full, partially finished basement with bath. Several acres of land. $269,000 i ill Three large parcels of land available: EACH UNIQUE 130 acres on Hughes River $429,000 140 acres near Hunrly $390,000 186 acres, Tiger Valley $549,000 useful farm buildings, garden area &12 Real Estate III liay St./The Theater Building • Washington,Vim Mitate Young 540 675 3555 M0-987-S668 540 937 6146 SUBSCRIBE TO THE RA PPA HAN NOP K NP US. Call 6 ». . Hew Design df s Construction Management mxmm Rappahannock Design St Building Company, Ltd, m Robert Etchells Washington, Virginia 540-675-1966 RECYCLE House For Sale Residential/Commercial in village of Spenyville, 8 versatile rooms, many extras, 2,5 baths, totally renovated, highway access. Appointment only 540-987-8355 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Flint Hill - Freshly painted, new hot water heater, new heating & cooiling system, new vinyl floors in bath & kitchen, new countertops and new stove for this 2 BRs/1 BA frame cottage plus wood floors & fireplace! 1/2 acre w/large shade trees & boxwoods. Great buy at $79,900. Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 __ M Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 13 OPP6«luN<tv BCiiTiv' a )AM[ R E 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Offered Exclusively by Sam Snead Realty. 12 Harris Hollow Rdv Town of Washington, VA f Striking Colonial style Cape Cod with lots of character. Amenities include 2-car garage, brick fireplace, crown moulding, built-in bookcases, hardwood floors, abundant storage space, closets and many other extras. This home pro-! tected by a 2-10 Home Buyer's Warranty for 1 year from the date of purchase! Call today for your private showing! Call Sam @ #Home 540-987-9336 • #Office 540-987-9243. Toll free 1-800-292-3548 A rare offering for this area! HORSE “FARMETTE” Si\ and a halt acres, fenced and cross fenced. Only three miles from Olil Dominion Hunt. Can ride on adjoining lands. Single story home with great room, three large bedrooms and two baths. Deck off kitchen for outside privacy for those leisurely mornings or evenings. Oversized two car detached garage with second floor storage. • Under assessment at $189,900. The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker 540-675-1190 tB tEl butchz@summit.net