Rappahannock News, April 11, 2001

****}-TYT<'TT 232 RICHMOND VA 22219-1905 Rappahannock County's Family Newspaper Since 123rd Year... No. 15 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Easter egg hunt planned The Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station will sponsor a free Easter egg hunt for children up to 12 years of age on Saturday, April 14 beginning at 11 a.m. Each child will receive a candy basket. All children are invited. Rabies clinic set for April 14 A rabies clinic will be held Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Shelter located at the county landfill. Dr. Renee Nolan will administer the $10 shot and all proceeds will benefit the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League. For more information call 937-3336 or 937-3283. Advisory Council tixmeet April 25 The Apiil meeting of the RCHS PAC (Principal & Parents’ Advisory Council) will be held on Wednesday, April 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the RCHS Library. Parents are invited to bring the recent mailing from Mr. Perine on Study Skills and Time Management, and join friends and fellow parents for a fun and informative session. RLEP directors plan meeting The April board of directors meeting for RLEP, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, will take place Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Decal time is here 2001 Rappahannock County vehicle stickers are now on sale at the Rappahannock Treasurer’s Office. Registration card or a copy is required before decal can be purchased. Personal property taxes must be paid prior to purchasing a sticker. All stickers must be displayed by April 17. Happenings in Rappahannock • Wednesday, April 11 the Washington Town Council will meet at the town hall at 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, April 12 ARB to meet at Washington Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Agenda items include Rappahannock National Bank for addition of handicapped access to building entrance; addition of single lane drive thru teller area; reworking of existing parking lot to accommodate drive thru teller and additional parking as well as new Signage for bank. Trinity Episcopal Church is on the agenda for improvements for universal access to the church sanctuary. • April 13-20: Spring break for the Rappahannock County Public Schools. • April 18 Rappahannock County Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse. New business items include Pullen family apartment; Zoning Amendment process proposals; Health Club/spa proposals. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) An array of Easter lilies, hydrangeas, miniature roses, calla lilies, hanging baskets and attractive dish gardens can be found at Victorian Gardens located at the Sperryville Antique Market just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend. Rappahannock News Photos/ Barbara C. Wayland Victorian Gardens graces Antique Market By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Writer Have you been to the Sperryville Antique Market lately? You should pop in, look around, and stop by the new shop straight back and to the right. Victorian Gardens, a pleasant, pretty and well stocked little plant shop, is open for business, and run by a charming lady by the name of Shirley Chittum. Victorian Gardens focuses on well made, attractive dish gardens, at moderate prices, as well as various other house plants and hanging baskets. Ms. Chittum tells us: “What I have to offer are dish gardens, in all types of beautiful ceramic pots, with hand painted flowers all over them. All my dish gardens are hand picked by me. I have a place in Florida that specially makes these for me, so mine are a little unique and different. You won’t see them at Walmart (laugh).” Ms. Chittum moved here not too long ago from Culpeper, fthere she worked for Forget Me Not florists, and received her Floral Design degree. Coming to Sperryville has been something of a dream come true for her, and she credits divine providence for bringing her here: “Sperryville was always my dream. When I lived in Boston, Va., on Sundays I would come to Sperryville, and to me its just a little dreamland. I could lose myself... Somehow you forget your troubles, and it’s just beautiful. I can’t explain it, what the See GARDENS, Page A7 t Redistricting still under consideration By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Nobody ever said it would be easy, but the Republican redistricting plan currently under consideration by the Virginia General Assembly will turn Rappahannock’s political landscape upside down. House Democrats have countered with a plan of their own which would be more workable for Rappahannock, but it is unlikely that this proposal will be adopted. The controversy began on April 3, when information about the first Republican redistricting plan was released. This plan, patroned by Delegate S. Chris Jones (R-76th), took Rappahannock out of.,the old 31st District, and placed the county in the 15th District with Page, Shenandoah and part of Rockingham counties. But to make the numbers work, Rappahannock’s Chester Gap precinct was placed in the 18th District, with Warren County. . • Delegate Jones’ revised plan, pre Arundel named to - I Media Hall of Fame Newspaper and broadcast executive Arthur (Nick) Arundel was inducted last week into the Virginia Communications Hall of Fame. Arundel was cited for his pioneering role in creating the nation’s first all news broadcasting station in Washington, WAVA, which in 1960 became the early predecessor to such continuous news operations as today’s CNN and others now worldwide. He was also recognized for founding and building ArCom, one of Virginia’s largest and most successful newspaper companies which now publishes 17 newspapers. The honor came at a ceremony held at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Mass Communications in Richmond on April 4. A Harvard graduate, father of five children and decorated U.S. Marine Corps, officer, including two Purple Hearts in the Korean and Vietnam wars, he lives at The Plains. sented April 6, brought Chester Gap back into the 15th District. The plan was later written in legislative form, and designated “House Bill 1.” The Democrat’s redistricting See DISTRICT, Page A4 Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Oay Just in time for Easter ' The baby chicks have arrived! The Rappahannock County 4-H Poultry Club have received their first batch of baby chicks for their 4-H project. ■ / The 4-H Poultry Club is a new club this year with 12 members. The dub members will handle the baby chicks to get them ready to show in the Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair this summer. J County school evaluation criteria being developed By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Virginia’s Education Accountability and Quality Enhancement Act of 1999 requires that school divisions develop "defined criteria for a performance evaluation process” for teachers, principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and division superintendents. According to the guidelines developed by the Virginia Department of Education and adopted by the Virginia School Board in January of 2000, uniform performance standards and evaluation criteria for school personnel is a natural follow-up to state education reform efforts that included: the revision of the Standards of Learning; the implementation of SOL tests to assess the performance of students, schools, and school divisions; the revisions of standards of accreditation; and the development of a school report card. At the April meeting of the School Board, Assistant Superintendent Jack Raines reported on progress in development of these performance standards and evaluation criteria. He noted that he and Superintendent Dr. David Gangel have attended a number of meetings hosted by the Department of Education on the issue, and that prototype evaluation instruments are expected from the Department of Education by June of this year. These prototypes would be used by Rappahannock County Public Schools (RCPS) as a model to develop evaluation tools for annual personnel performance and, if the June date is met by the Department of Education, then RCPS would have to develop and implement the evaluations in the 2001-2002 school year. State guidelines call for evaluations in five areas: planning and assessment; instruction; safety and learning environment; communications and community relations; and professionalism, and there are twenty specific evaluation criteria included for each of the three staff groups (i.e. teachers, administrators, and superintendent). Associated sample performance indicators are comprehensive and complex, and create an evaluation matrix that would appear to be difficult to develop, administer, and assess. — _ Superintendent's report Superintendent Gangel recommended that twelve month employees, as well as ten and eleven month employees, be permitted to take the upcoming spring break. He noted that twelve month employees are See SCHOOL, Page A4

RCPS News H« Tv de in & an Sii 19 Cl of Cl foi Ci Ui C( Cl be & Hi By JanJWUkela Volunteer Coordinator - - Public School System * -• Keep those General Hills Box Tops coming in! Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Amo Merritt, RCES Parent Volunteer, we have discovered that Hampton Inn in Warrenton will match all of the money we raise next year through the collection of GM Box Tops up to $1000! You can continue to collect and send those box tops in now! We will add any that we receive this spring to our tally for next school year, as long as they have a 2002 or later expiration date. • • Our collection effort for 2001 has just finished and Mrs. Merritt submitted on behalf of our RCES Art Department box tops equaling $315 for consumable art supplies. Many thanks to all of you for participating in this wonderful project. • The next RCHS f Principal and Barents ° Advisory Council (PAC) meeting will be held on ^ Wednesday, April 25 at 6 ” p.m. in the RCHS Library. n€ Mr. Perine has requested , that parents bring their f copies of the mailing they . € recently received on Study w Skills and Time Management. These meetings are a great way for parents to feel more connected to p, RCHS, the “home away from , home” for most of their- high c school aged children. If yo\i have questions or would like ] to ask Mr. Perine, RCHS Principal, to discuss something in particular, please call him at 987-8575, or call M Jan Makela, Volunteer U Coordinator, atj 987-8259. If M you have questions, ideas or n< suggestions for improving RCHS for our students, El please bring them. W • The date of the April H PAC meeting was changed In What are you doing to improve your health? Naw Shape of Health at Culpeper Regional Hospital W» come in all sizes and shapes, and this seminar will inspire you to feel good about your size and shape. It wdl educate and motivate you to take charge of your health, and you can learn a non-diet approach to * weight management. FREE. Regtaeer/infonnation: 82*4190 femMttghMMi NMn*e imwawt) 101 SIMM Unt Culpeper, WgWi 22701 www.culpepertaeptercoffl Culpeper due to SpHng Break. The May meeting, however, will be on the third Wednesday as usual. That meeting will be a “Brown Bag Lunch” meeting will Mr. Perine at noon in the Culinary Arts Room. Mark your calendars now and plan to bring a lunch and join us for this informative session. For everyone’s convenience, the meetings will last only one hour. • National Volunteer Recognition Week will be celebrated April 22-28, but I believe that we should celebrate the efforts of these folks all year long. I have the pleasure, in my job as RCPS Volunteer Coordinator, of working with many of the folks who assist our public schools. I get to solicit them, place them, assist them, and thank them. It is a job that I love. The generous folks that I have gotten to know through my position are among the most talented, caring and happy that I know. If you happen to know someone who volunteers in this community, whether it is through the public schools, fire and rescue, your church, the public library, the Historical Society, Scouts, or one of the many other organizations that provide services to this county, please take time to say thank you to them. Chances are your taxes are lower and your quality of life is better thanks in large part to their efforts. • It won’t be long before we begin requesting your volunteer services for DARE Day at RCES. This is a wonderful positive day for students and their families organized by DARE Officer Captain Jeff Brown and cosponsored by the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. Each year there are approximately 75 tasks that need to be performed throughout the day in order to assure a fun and safe day for everyone. If you are In memory of our nephew, John H. Lewis, who entered into eternal rest four years ago on, April 7,1997. You opened your heart to us as wide as a dove, And we will never forget your precious love. Aunts and Uncles fall Cleanun £ -»* Jenkins Tree Service ^ Jenkins Tree Service fit Landscaping Fully Insured Bonded Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying • Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work Free Estimates • We Service All MD & VA C.R. Jenkins PO Box 331 540-987-9048 Sperryville. VA 22740 Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Subscription Rates By Rappahannock......*21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. called, please say “Yes!” To volunteer in advance, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. • The Seventh Grade students at RCES returned on Friday from their trip to Williamshurp. always a pleasure to be in the building to share in the excitement (or occasional trepidation) of these young children and their parents during this period each year. If vou Jamestown and Virginia Beach. Ihe students and chaperones - had a A wonder- " f u 1 , though g tiring, \ time. M a n v I * did not have the opportunity to visit the school with your thanks to those parents who volunteered to chaperone the trip and to those of you who contributed financially t o make this trip a reality. • The spec i a 1 child last week, you may still call (987-8259) for an appointment to register at your con Kindergarten registration days were a tremendous success last week. Forty-four new students took advantage of the special opportunities provided for evaluation and orientation. Each child received stickers and a balloon to celebrate the completion of the various activities. It is vemence. • As I type this article I can hear one of our volunteers Mrs. Patty Metcalfe as she assists an RCES student, Elvira Yanez, from Mexico with a creative writing assignment. Writing a limerick in English when Spanish is your primary language is an exercise in patience to say the least, but they are persevering with determination and good humor! Mrs. Metcalfe, who tutors two of our latino students at RCES in the English language, recently took advantage of an English as a Second Language training session at George Washington Carver. — Piedmont Vocational Technical Center in Culpeper. She was very pleased with the level of training and the variety of materials that were available. Many thanks to her for taking the initiative to attend this training which will surely benefit our students. If you are interested in receiving training in. this area, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259 for assistance. Or if you speak Spanish and would like to work with L some of our children at ■RCES, please call. M • Ms. Janie Ray Smith, ^Curriculum Consultant, visHited the Rappahannock ®Countv Public Schools earli Wev this week to study our K’ 12 Curriculum and to determine the critical areas that need to be addressed. She was selected for her expertise in the area of curriculum issues having just retired as Curriculum Director for the Fairfax County Schools. She was highly recommended by the Association of Supervision and Curriculum development. At the end of her service, after interviewing staff and reviewing the curriculum tljat we presently have in place! we will receive her written recommendations (a kind of roadmap) for how we should proceed with our curriculum improvement and alignment. Many thanks to the mem bers of School Council and the Greve Foundation for their generous funding of this project, and to Mr. and Mrs. Barney O’Meara for theirgracious hospitality while Ms. Smith was in the county.; • The sixth grade at RCES was treated last week to “Freedom Song” a theatri-, cal production by Theatre IV Productions. This and several other programs, many historic or patriotic in nature and appropriate to the various grade levels, have been made available to our students thanks to a generous grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Allof the programs were closely aligned to SOL’s taught at the. various grade levels. Many thanks to Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt, RCES Art teacher, for her assistance in making these programs a reality for our students. • The Community After School Enrichment (CASE) Program has just concluded another incredibly successful year at KCEb, thanks to the efforts of Program Coordinator Mrs. Denise Kruczynski. The classes this year were more diverse than ever and we are pleased with their success. This program is just one example of a program that was begun through the efforts of volunteers in our system that saw a need and worked to fill it. Mrs. Kruczynski was, and still is, an active volunteer at RCES when she is not organizing and promoting the CASE program. Congratulations! • Have a wonderful Spring Break, everyone, and come back renewed and refreshed! WCDS happenings By Ginny Leser Rappahannock News Writer • Business is good, as they say, and the number of new families touring WCDS proves it. After two Open Houses during March, the Admissions Office is busy, as parents line up educational choices for the fall. Now is the time to start looking at the options offered in the area, and information World’s First Disposable Hearing Aid Yes, disposable, just like the contact lenses. Call. Find out more. •SONGBIRD Disposable fir an ii|| Aid . Fauquier Hearing Services 540-341-7112 packets are only a phone call away. Interested parents can call Mrs. Leser at from Wakefield Country Day School have become eligible for invitations to the 635-8555. • WCDS Lacrosse got off to a furious start last Wednesday as Wakefield Country Day School and Fredericksburg Academy met in Fredericksburg. The 700112*. State Celebration of Talent. Alex Shafran, a fifth grader at WCDS, qualified with his Math score, and Matthew Wingfield, also a fifth grader at WCDS, qualified with his Verbal score. The game was agonizingly close throughout the match, but Fredericksburg pulled it out in the end, beating WCDS 7-6. The WCDS team, however, is energized and can’t wait to hit the field again. Friday’s game against Notre Dame Academy at Notre Dame starts at 4 p.m. Call 635-8555 for directions if you are interested in attending. • Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth announced last week that two students You’re Invited To The vr* ’>■ Settle’s Garage AND Settle’s Cars & Trucks Doof Prizes! Food? Music? 540-937-4500 • 12 noon to 4 p.m. 14723 Le© Highway, Amissville Mechanic on duty xoung students talent Search 2001 group had 18,618 participants this year. Congratulations go out to both Alex and Matthew! • WCDS Girls Soccer faces Wakefield, Inc. this Thursday at WCDS. The game, scheduled for 4:30 p.m., always generates a big crowd and much school pride. This is definitely one game not to miss! • Wakefield Country Day School extends its sympathy to Mrs. Marion Robbins and family on the loss of her father. Honor for O’Bannon Andrew Hill O’Bannon of Richmond, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at The Johns Hopkins University. To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Andrew Hill O’Bannon is the son of Pat and John O’Bannon and attended Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond. He is the grandson of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon of Woodville. Andrew Hill O’Bannon, who is majoring in writing seminars, will graduate in May 2001. / f All phases of >< outdoor care for your spring cleanupt ^ .,, 540-675,2530 >-229-3032 Firewood * Topping • Pruning • Stump Remove) - Fertilizing • Mukh * Hauling ♦ Mowing Trimming * Snow Removal* Fencing tot Clearing* Bush Hogging RABIES CLINIC Saturday, April 14th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Your County Shelter/ Rappahannock Animal Welfare League located at the county landfill Dr. Renee Nolan $10.00 per shot all proceeds benefit R-A-W-L R*A*W*L Staff will be on hand to assist anyone interested in adopting a new pet - there are lots of great dogs to meet! Pre-adoption forms will be accepted. for more information 540-937-3336 540-937-3283

Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day A HELPING HAND: Ruth Ann Oyster assisting her brother, Andrew Oyster at the annual 4-H Share the Fun Contest. Share the fun By Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior The Rappahannock County 4-H Share the Fun Contest this year was a great success. Thirty different acts performed with over 50 participants. Ruth Ann Oyster and David Massie emceed the show. Music coordinator was Robin Oyster. The Adult Volunteer Leader Director was Evelyn Oyster. Stage crew help was Devin Day and Oliver Brass. Lighting crew was Anne-Ashleigh Lamma, Allison Antony and adult volunteer leader Mary Wagoner. Judges for this years show were Robyn Kaye, former 4-H Share the Fun competitor at the state level and Dean Payne, former Drama student at RCHS. In the junior dance category, Hannah Rosenbaum, Tiana Lucking, Maia Lucking, and Kerri Moore took first place. Molly McCarthy, Alan Cloud and Bradleigh Batcheler received second place. In the intermediate dance category, Baillee Batcheler, Kelli Maige, Chasidy McGlothin, Kaitlin Moore, Lakota Coon, Maia Lucking, Tiana Lucking, Ashley Hawkins and Kate Kruzynski received first place. Rachel Patterson and Rebecca Oyster received a second place. Ruth Ann Oyster received senior dance first place. In the junior drama category Elizabeth Welch and Kimberly Sealock received a second place. In the Intermediate drama category Lauren Kaye, Lauren Powell, Anna Kreyling, Megan Humbles and Kelsey Hutcheson received a second place. In junior instrumental Caroline Massie placed second. Senior instrumental category Ben Price, Houston Haynes and Brian Taylor placed first. In the junior vocal category Elaine Sims, Osha Kandori and Kerri Moore received a first place. Hannah Gall, Noel Johns, Kara Corbin and Ashley Singleton received a second place. In the intermediate vocal category Laura Wheatly, Rebecca Tupper, Brienna Moineau and Anna Kreyling received first place. Caitlin McCarthy, Jami Jacobs, Holly Hitt and Robin Baumgardner received second place. In the senior vocal category Robin Oyster and Jessica Manak placed first and Melanie Torrance placed second. In the junior variety category Carly Day and Aaron Oyster place first and Jacob Rosenbaum and Nathan Grant placed second. Thursday, April 12 OPEN MIC Friday, April 13 Catfish Hodge THo Saturday, April 14 | Vincent Day/Dinah j Pehrson Band HOURS: Now Opan on Thurs.. Frl.. Sat & San. 5:30 to dosing I Family Dining & Flna Mask I 540-987-3162 www.bluamooncafa.ee ELaster Breakfast Sunday, April !? 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Yoreat (jrove ^clioolKousc Served by. ' Forest Grove Baptist Church All are welcome Anyone with questions or for additional information call 540-937-4134 or f 540-752-7281 FY 2002 SCHOOL BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will hold a public hearing at the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2001, in accordance with §15.2-2506 and §22.1-93 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, concerning the following public schools' budget submitted by the Rappahannock County School Board for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1,2001. MAJOR CLASSIFICATION OR SOURCE FY ENDING 6/30 Contemplated Expenditures Instruction Admin., Attend., & Health Pupil Transport Services Operation & Main Services School Food Services Facilities Debt Service 2QQ1 $5,773,482 $705,473 $593,565 $622,235 $90,082 $82,250 $530,401 2QQ2 $6,260,772 $761,759 $604,626 $716,134 $92,790 $503,992 $509,986 Total Contemplated Expenditures $8,397,488 $9,450,059 Estimated Revenues From the Commonwealth From the Federal Government Other Local Sources Transfers from General Fund Total Estimated Revenues $1,853,759 $339,295 $1,040,425 $5,164,009 $8,397,488 $1,804,532 $330,546 $1,084,122 $6,230,859 $9,450,059 Department joins forces By Amy Kretz Rappahannock News Writer Beverly Leathers, Director of Rappahannock Department of Social Services, has announced that it has joined forces with communities across the state, by joining VEFC (Volunteer Emergency Families for Children). Started in 1979, VEFC recruits and supports host families. These families in turn extend the hospitality of their own homes to children and youth, ranging in age from birth to age 17, who need a safe place to stay in a crises. Michelle Moore, VEFC Regional Coordinator for Rappahannock and Fauquier Counties, was in Washington on March 22 to finalize the agreement. Rappahannock County is the 51st community to link up with VEFC in Virginia. Families are being sought now, to meet the needs of Rappahannock children in criA VEFC “family” may be a couple, parents (with or without children living at home), a retired couple or an individual. Families serve on a completely voluntary basis, receiving no financial compensation for the care they provide. All volunteers receive special pre-service and in-service training, and have on-going support available from the VEFC and DSS staff. “In recent months, DSS has had a need for short-term placements for adolescents. Last year, it was for pre-teens. The ages vary, but the overall need is ongoing”, stated Ms. Leathers. VEFC is a program for youth in crisis. Placements are needed for an average of five days at a time, with the longest stay needed being three weeks. Host families control the age range and gender of the chil Artist-Historian to address Civil War group Frank Wright, an artist who has made a special study of Washington, D.C., during the Civil War, will speak to the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table next Tuesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. A professor of fine arts at George Washington University, Mr. Wright will discuss how the Civil War affected Washington, D.C., and will show slides of his many paintings of nation’s capital during the war years, 1861-65. His paintings are large panoramas that show how the city looked in those years, illustrating the impact of large populations of military men who occupied the national capital during that period. Among other things, his historically accurate paintings show how Pennsylvania Avenue looked during the largest parade ever held in Washington, the Grand Review of the Union Army held just after the end of the war. Others depict soldiers camps and the construction of new buildings, such as the Treasury, and the city’s new trolleys, pulled by horses. The Civil War Round Table meets monthly at the bookshop on Main Street in Sperryville, and is open to anyone interested in studying the war period. Tuesday evening’s meeting is open to members and non-members, but non-members should call 987-8444 by Monday to reserve space, which is limited. 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Plow& Hearth OUTLET Route 29, Madison, Virginia, 7 miles north of Ruckraville and 5 miles south of Madison * v* Mon. - Sat 10-6 • Sun. 10-5 • (540) 948-5412 • m^MeatHUHl Photo courtesy of Amy Kratj JOINING FORCES: Beverly Leathers, Director of Rappahannock Department of Social Services, left, met with Michelle Moore; VEFC Regional Coordinator on March 22 at the Social Services Office to finalize the county’s agreement with VEFC. ; dren they will accept. Children coming into a home, if ten and older, are expected to sign an agreement of rules and acceptable behaviors while with their host family. VEFC works hard to insure the experience is a positive one for all involved. Since 1979, VEFC has served 12,359 children across the state. Children needing emergency removal from their own homes, children in foster care whose foster parents need brief respite, children of every different age have been served. Some host parents have been with VEFC for 12 years. Host families are always free to say “no” when a call for emergency placement comes in. Right now, Rappahannock VEFC needs some families to step forward and say “yes” to becoming 4 host family. VEFC is not foster carfej and foster care parents may riot become VEFC hosts. It is ’4 short-term program, with 4 range of stay from one night to three weeks, maximum. ■ “Often our need is for just two or three nights, just long enough to give the parties involved a ‘cooling ofF period,* explained Beverly Leathers. If you think you are interested in becoming a host family, or would like more information, VEFC can be contacted directly at 1-800-756-6167. Their web site is www.vefc.org. 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School From Page A1 required to work 240 days per year, but that they were on a 244 day pace even with the spring break, and he asked the Board to okay a return of four days to each of them before the end of this school year. The Board agreed to his request. Dr. Gangel also raised the issue of field trip bus driver salary rates and difficulties in obtaining willing drivers for evening and weekend trips. Mr. Raines told the Board that the school system was having increasing problems in signing drivers for the trips, and he recommended that salaries for such trips be increased from $6.78 per hour of drive time plus the driver's daily rate, to $10.00 per hour plus the daily rate, and the Board approved this request as well. The Superintendent reported that the Board of District From Page A1 plan, patroned by Delegate William P. Robinson (D-90th), was presented on April 9. It is more like the existing 31st District, placing Rappahannock with Warren County and nine of the 16 Fauquier County precincts. While he felt that Delegate Robinson’s plan was better for Rappahannock and Fauquier counties, Dell Ennis — who is running for the Republican nomination for the 31st District delegate’s seat — felt that Delegate Robinson’s bill had virtually no chance of passing. “It probably won’t make it out of committee,” said Ennis. Shared interests Contacted after the first Republican plan was made public, Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy expressed dismay at the proposed new alignment. “It doesn’t make much sense for us to go west,” said McCarthy. “This puts us on the eastern edge of a Shenandoah Valley district, with which we have few shared interests.” McCarthy noted that Rappahannock and Fauquier counties did share many interests and regional connections in addition to having the same delegate. Both counties are in the 20th Judicial District, both are members of Planning District 9, and both are served by the same Virginia State Police Division. As a minority member of a new district, “Rappahannock will probably be the low man on the totem pole,” remarked McCarthy. “But at least we haven’t been split three ways, like Fauquier.” The proposed Senate redistricting plan (designated “Sen. Kevin Miller - 1”) mirrors the House plan, putting Rappahannock with Page and Shenandoah counties, but also adding Warren County (31,584), the City of Harrisonburg (40,468), and 14 Rockingham County precincts (37,801) in a new 26th District totaling 175,088 residents. The first reading of the House and Senate bills — with possible amendments — was scheduled for Tuesday evening, April 10. The final vote on the redistricting plans for the Virginia House and Senate should be completed by April 12. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? 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Dr. Gangel noted that he had some reservations about this course of action because of the possibility that the problem is caused by under liner springs, and that that problem may not be discovered for some time, resulting in the possibility of additional repairs later. He said that the Board of Supervisors asked that County Administrator John McCarthy participate in the project, and Dr. Gangel welcomed Mr. McCarthy "to the lagoon club.” Committee reports Franklin Warner of the Policy and Legal Committee referred the Board to VSBA prompted revisions in policies pertaining to: small purchases; tobacco-free school for staff and students; notification of learning objectives; school day and school year; correspondence and alternative means of instruction; graduation and academic requirements; and tobacco use on school premises. The Board will discuss and act upon these revisions at their May meeting. Mr. Warner also noted that the committee was asked to investigate the possibility of changing leave policies, and a questionnaire was circulated to obtain staff preferences. He said that, as a result of responses, no change was recommended since policies are in effect that correctly reflect staff desires, but committee member Rose Ann Sharp disagreed, and asked that the committee definitively determine that the policies exist before making final recommendations. Wesley Mills of the Government and Community Committee reported on schools' volunteer coordinator Jan Makela's efforts to highlight the work of the volun Fodderstack Race slated The 23rd annual Fodderstack 10KM Classic race will be held on Saturday, April 21 beginning at 10 a.m. The event is organized by the Rappahannock Recreational Facilities Authority and sponsored by The Inn. The race begins in Flint Hill on Route 522 at The Warehouse and ends at the courthouse in Washington, via the Fodderstack Road. Preregistration is $18 by mail postmarked no later than April 14. There is also a family rate available, $15 per family member if pre-registered together and by deadline. Post registration is $20, no later than 9:30 on the morning of the race. For additional information call 675-7171 or pickup a race pre-registration form at the Rappahannock County Administrator’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Many local businesses are once again donating prizes. teers, and he successfully forwarded a motion to spend $150 for a banner praising school volunteerism. Mr. Warner then moved that the Board approve a resolution honoring Mrs. Makela's work, and the Board approved that motion. The School Board's Headwaters representative, Rosa Crocker, noted that at Monday's meeting the new Headwaters Board was named with Martin Woodard as Chairman, Theresa Light as Vice Chair, Steve Carroll as Treasurer, Nancy Reeve as Secretary, and Mary Ann Biggs, Lucy Ann Maeyer, and Debbie Massie as members. Ms. Crocker also reported on other prospective Headwaters actions including: establishing a means of coordinating education-related donations in the County; providing a grant writer to the school system; hosting an event for entering eighth graders; hosting an academic reception on June 6; and hosting a reception at the outdoor classroom reconstructed by David Massie and Aaron Price with the assistance of parent volunteer Lorinda Bosch on May 9. She also noted that Headwaters submitted a grant proposal for Community Learning Centers on March 30, and results are expected by late June. Chairman Mills informed meeting attendees that the Supervisor's School Budget Public Hearing will be held on April 23 at 7 p.m. in the RCHS auditorium, and that the Supervisors Budget Adoption meeting is scheduled for April* 30 at 7 p.m. in the County* Courthouse. Other activities ’ • Student RepresentativeJeff Simeon reported that seniors have requested that graduation ceremonies be held outdoors this year to avoid the excessive heat experienced ip the gymnasium on past years. Dr. Gangel suggested that this, request be made first * to' Principal Perrine. • Mr. Warner asked that the minutes of the last meeting be amended to reflect Dr. Gangel's agreement to sever the contractual tie of hia salary to that of the teachers, and to have his salary adjustments be the same as other administrative staff. Steeplechasing this Weekend Saturday • What: Strawberry Hill Races. • When: Saturday, April 14. Post time 1 p.m. for the first of six races. • Where: Colonial Downs, New Kent County east of Richmond. • Details: (804) 2283238. Sunday • What: Loudoun Hunt Point-to-Point • When: Sunday, April 15. Post time 12:30 p.m. for the first of at least eight races. • Where: Oatlands, on U.S. Route 15 south of Leesburg. • Details: (540) 3382578.

Student/Athlete Spotlight Elaine Smith • Sports: Cross Country, Volleyball and Soccer • Class in school: Sophomore • Favorite subject in . school: World History with Mr. Renick • Most memorable high school sports moment: Last year as a freshman in my first junior varsity volleyball game, we had to serve overhand. We were all a little nervous. My first eight serves in a row were in for points. It was really neat. • Favorite food: Papaya • Favorite book: Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe • Favorite TV show: None • Favorite movie: The Matrix • Favorite music: The Red Hot Chili Peppers • Graduation ambition: When I graduate I want to go to college. I think I would like to go to William and Mary, but I’m not sure. • What I like most about RCHS: It’s like you know everyone or at least, you recognize everyone, all the teachers and all of the students. It’s just a nice feeling. • Daughter of: Richard and Corinne Smith of Sperryville • Brothers and sisters: none County Soccer League begins By Nanette Hogan Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock County Youth Soccer League played its first game, Saturday, April 7. Coach Hogan’s U-8 Slime Time team played Coach Oyster’s U-8 - the Green Dragons, Saturday morning at the elementary field. They are gearing up for an outstanding season. Our league’s U-10 girls team, coached by Laura Dodd and assisted by Amy Kretz played Culpeper U-10 girls team and were defeated 3-2. ; The coed U-10 Demons, coached by Camille Racer and Mary Waggoner and Eric Brass, assistants, sprinted into their season with their first goal within 10 seconds of {.he start of the game. < The front line assisted Oliver Brass to the first score of the game and a huge burst of confidence for the whole team. Madison gave us a very tough fight but with outstanding,, goalkeeping by Michael Landrum and Anthony Pratt, we were able to keep them at bay. The Madison coach stated he thoroughly enjoyed Saturdays game and would give us a warm welcome when We head to their home field. Final score 1-0 Congratulations Demons! Coach Jeff Nicodemus’s U10 coeds played against Orange with a defeat of 4-0. The Rapp U-12 Firebirds coached by Tom Pendleton played their first game this season against Madison 1 at RCHS. Both teams played well with ball control dominating the action. Madison had very little chances to score with the Firebird defense shutting them down most of the game. Madison created one scoring opportunity in the first half and was successful at getting past the defense and keeper. The Firebirds were not able to match Madison’s goal even though the game was fast paced and full of action. Final score Firebirds 0 - Madison 1. Coach Pendleton was pleased with the teamwork from his team and excited about the level of play. Go Go Go Firebirds! Coach Brian Lee’s U-14 boys team played Orange at the high school field and dominated them with a victory of 5-0! Way to go guys! Our U-14 girls team, coached by Melissa Rodden, traveled to Culpeper with Culpeper defeating them in their first game of the season. The season is underway! Please come and support our youth soccer each Saturday. i Upcoming athletic events \ * - ‘ ' . • ; % ^/.’Date Place Event Tiw^ ©\£: , > «.- >•■*& ,'.■* -v fswlww® $*S?*Sss»8.Tt ' ■&&* <&• '* &. ■**& i; April 12 -April 12 l April 12 *■ April 12 I - April 14 -April 16 April 16 April 17 V" , / . f- .. April 17 April 17 FjM April 17 April 18 April 20 April 20 hi, . April 20' April 20 ^. '^wM' Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Home Varsity Baseball and Softball 5 pMif vs Brentsville District High School | JV Baseball and Softball at 5 p.m. Brentsville District High School Boys Soccer vs Brentsville 4:30 p.m. Girls Soccer vs Brentsville . . 6 p.m. JV Baseball vs Strasburg 2 p.m. Varsity Baseball and Softball 5 p.m* vs Page County High School JV Baseball and Softball at Page County High School ~; Varsity Baseball and Softball at Clarke County High School JV Baseball and Softball Clarke County High School '? Girls Soccer at H Clarke County High School. ' Boys Soccer at Clarke County High School TVack Teams at Manassas Park 4 p| Vaisity Baseball and Softball > vs Madison County High School JV Baseball and Softball at % Madison County High School Boys Soccer ve Madison 4:30 p.i County High School Girls Soccer vs Madison By Jon Smythe Athletic Director Weather continued to mess with the schedule and spring sports as baseball and softball teams both lost games due to rain and wet fields. On Tuesday, April 3, the junior varsity baseball and softball teams were forced to cancel home games against Manassas Park teams due to wet fields. Then on Friday, April 6, both varsity and JV baseball and softball games had to be canceled at three different locations due to the rainy, inclement weather. Only the track team drew nice weather last week as they competed on Wednesday, April 4. Track The track team traveled to Clarke County High School mid-week to participate in a trimeet with the hosting Clarke Eagles and neighboring double “AA” high school Central of Woodstock. Paced by senior BJ Christian’s performance in shot and discus, along with sophomore Zach Bridgeman’s first place finish in the 400m race, the boys team finished second to Clarke and 15 points ahead of Central in the meet. The girls’ team was missing several members due to illness and injury and was not up to the task and finished last. The highlight of the day for both teams occurred at the high jump pit. Eighth-grader Anna Kreyling stole the show by clearing the bar at 4’H” high and beating all competitors from all three schools. Due to her status as an eighth-grader, she is unable to place in varsity competitions and had to surrender her first-place finish to the next best jumper who cleared 4’ 9”. Freshman Ryisha Cook and junior Gwen Johnson continue to dominate the short sprints with another one-two finish in the 100m. They also were two of the legs of the 4 XIOOm Relay team that captured second. Baseball The varsity baseball' team got in the only contest last week for the Panther ball players with their first District game of the season. They traveled to Manassas Park for a game on Tuesday, April 3. Senior Mark Wharton started on the mound for the visiting Rapp side. He also drove in two first-inning runs to give the Panthers a 2-0 start. Some first inning miscues by his mates in the field resulted in the Cougars from MP coming Photo courtesy of David Clanagan EIGHTH GRADER: Anna Kreyling clears 4’11” at Clarke. right back with three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. The RCHS team answered back in the second inning with two more runs off hits by seniors Jesse Smith and Kirk Davis, along with junior Jeff Ritenour. At the end of two innings it was a tie game 4 to 4. The pitching and defense couldn’t hold in the third and the Cougars scored 7 runs before Kirk Davis relieved Wharton. The Panthers added two more runs in the 5th by ended up losing 16 to 6. Softball The varsity softball team had the same result at Manassas Park as their baseball counterparts. They did play very well and gained some much-needed experience against the reigning state champion. Sophomore Rachel Sharp pitched very well as the Cougars were held to only four hits for the game. Scoreless after four innings, an infield error on a tough ball to handle gave the Lady Cougars the only runs they needed in the fifth inning. Head Coach Smythe said, “I was really pleased with our performance. The team was nervous and it showed, but there are many younger players out there. Manassas Park is the best in the District, the current Imported cars aren t foreign to us. O r\ REASONS TO Si I BRING YOUR V-/ V/ CAR TO US 1. Our business is Import Car Service 2. 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We advise each customer using our three step service approach 23. We never high-pressure you, just explain your options 24. Servicing import cars for 35 years 25. New car warranty service approved 26. Service advisors not paid on commission . 27. Lifetime warranty on many parts 28. Active in the community we serve *29. We use O.E.M. replacement parts 30. Thousands of satisfied customers state champion, and they have seven starting seniors. We have one senior and lots to learn. The fact that we played them tough is a tribute to our girls and says we can be somebody this year. I’m looking forward to the weeks ahead.” Soccer It was a good week for the soccer teams as they got an opportunity to get in both scheduled games. Traveling to Manassas Park on Tuesday, April 3, they faced their first Bull Run District opponent of the year and were both extremely successful. The girls won the opening contest 5 to 0, as sophomore Adrienne Moore continues to impress people with her goalscoring ability. Against the Lady Cougars, she had four goals. Together with senior Jenny Waters' lone goal, the two dominated the field and led the Lady Panthers to their first District victory. The boy’s game followed and it was very similar as the boys dominated all aspects of the game and easily won 6 to 0 against a weak Manassas Park opponent. Senior Josh DeMarr led all scorers with three goals. Senior exchange students Daan Riemeijer and Miguel Gariria each contributed a goal, as did junior Gamer Smythe. On Friday, April 6, the reigning single “A” state champion George Mason boys’ team came to Rappahannock County High school for the District opener. This time the boys played first, but not as well as they did against Manassas Park. After two quick George Mason goals in the first half, the game settled back into opportunities that the Rapp squad could never quite finish, as they always seemed to come up short at the critical time. The final score was the Mustangs 2 and the Panthers 0. The girls played the second game and they also came up short. The contest went back and forth as each team scored and the other tied it. Sophomore Adrienne Moore scored a goal for the Lady Panthers, as did junior Amber Allen. But in the end the Rapp side fell one short and lost to theLady Mustangs by the final score of 3 to 2. The Sallie Mae Cup is a unique competition brought to you by Sallie Mae to honor the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements of high school student athletes. 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——ftappafjanttocfe iJetofi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper .. Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsdtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2001 Our View Del. Andy Guest Few in our region’s long history have played a more vital role in conservation of our farm industry and natural resources than the late Raymond R. “Andy” Guest. His passing at age 61 after 27 years representing this area in the Virginia House of Delegates marks loss of one of the greatest public servants in Rappahannock history. As some testimony to the high regard in which he was held, a bill could have been placed before those gathered for his funeral in the small, sun-flooded churchyard in Millwood last week, and acted upon by a majority of the Virginia House and Senate present and signed on the spot by the governor. Patrician horseman, U.S. Marine and farmer, Andy Guest stood as a calm and intelligent giant of immense integrity. As Governor Jim Gilmore noted in his eulogy, Del. Andy Guest “always kept his word,” however strong the countering winds blew. Prescribed Burns After some seventy years of lingering animosity and still under the shadow of the smoke from last year’s park fires, one would think that our neighbors to the west would be more sensitive to the needs of their neighbors. The management of the Shenandoah National Park though apparently feels that they have some divine right to do that which they will within the boundaries that define their kingdom—and that those of us who look up to the mountains every morning are also looking up to them. The former may be true, but the latter is surely not. Their announcement about impending prescribed bums in the SNP came to us not in the form of a public discussion at the high school auditorium or even as a “letter to our neighbors,” but we heard it either on news radio or read the March 16 press release online or in the Washington Post. Scientifically valid or not, prescribed bums in the SNP are of concern to those of us who live within breathing distance of the Park, and a good neighbor would ask and not tell. Shame on you. Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Rappahannock residents gathered at the Flint Hill Public House on Saturday, April 7 for a scouting breakfast. Admiral Stan Turner of Amissville was guest speaker. Scout executives participating in the program,, left to right, were: Walt Longyear, Bob Ferrell, Darrow Kirkpatrick, Yogi Bear, Admiral Turner, Joe Babcock and Eagle Scout Philip Thomas. Letters Clarifying sludge comments Your April 4 article on the sludge issue correctly states that I told the Board of Supervisors last week that there are technical uncertainties inherent in the agricultural use of sewage sludge. However, the article does not include additional points I made, and implies that I share all the views of others who addressed the Board. For the record, here are some of my central thoughts about sludge. First, sewage sludge is a product that will not disappear until the human species becomes extinct, which I hope will not happen for a long time. Second, compared to other means of sludge “disposal,” proper agricultural application of properly constituted sludge makes a lot of sense, with current debates focussing on how to define and enforce “proper.” Finally, We must remember that every gallon of septage pumped from Rappahannock septic tanks and septic fields is exported elsewhere for treatment, so maybe we ought to think twice before adopting overly restrictive controls on agricul tural use of sludge. Surely, our County government should take no action that might lead other jurisdictions to act in ways that would ultimately force us to process Rappahannock septage here. The impact on our tax rate would be horrendous, and, ironically, sludge would be the end product. Robert Dennis Flint Hill Lions Club appreciated In my letter of appreciation March 28 recognizing those that facilitated the construction of the new ballfields, I inadvertently forgot to acknowledge the significant contribution the Lions Club made in the construction of the boys dugouts. My apologies for this oversight to a strong community oriented group that has given so much to Rappahannock County. Paul Gall Chairman, RCSSA Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 EMAIL: bwayland@timespapers.com Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 YEARS AGO April 8, 1971 Newly elected officers for the S.C.A. of Rappahannock County High School are Bill Kilby, President; Mike Anderson, Vice President; Buck Payne, Reporter; Cassie Frye, Secretary and Greg Clark, Treasurer. Trout fishermen arrived in Rappahannock County in great numbers Saturday morning in anticipation of the noon opening of the season. The well stocked streams produced good fishing for most. Outdoorsmen, women and children came in campers and some pitched tents to spend a leisurely day on the banks of the trout streams. In a featured photo Rappahannock righthander Maury Nichols proved to be an adept Elk tamer last Thursday as the Panther pitcher held home-standing Elkton to only four hits to lead the way to a decisive 8-1 win for the locals. Only an unearned run in the sixth inning prevented Nichols from recording a shutout. Delores Gibbs of Woodville, a ninth grade student at RCHS was declared the champion apple pie baker in competition in the home ec classes. She will represent the school in the baking contest held in connection with the Winchester Apple Blossom Festival in May. 20 YEARS AGO April 9, 1981 Carolyn Butler was named Miss Rappahannock during the beauty pageant held Friday under the sponsorship of the Sperryville Rescue Squad. She received her tiara from retiring title-holder Lisa Settle and a gift of $100 from the rescue organization presented by Tom VonFange, emcee for the evening. First Class Girl Scouts Dawn Watson and Debbie Helmer were honored during a program at the elementary school April 1. The cadettes received the highest honor possible in girl scouting with the first class status bestowed during the ceremony. Brownies and Junior Scouts entertained the girls with choral readings, songs and refreshments. The Rappahannock County Garden Club will plant a pink dogwood in memory of Mrs. Hugh Chrisman at the Historical Society Building on April 10. The members of the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad held their monthly meeting April 6 to elect officers for the upcoming year. Elected were President Julian Brown; Vice-President Cecil Baldwin; Secretary Martha Lou O’Bannon; Chaplain, the Rev. Ron Wiley and Assistant Chaplain Rick Johnson. 10 YEARS AGO April 11, 1991 Five members of county rescue squad were recently certified as Cardiac Technicians and are licensed to provide advanced life support. Ann Spieker of Washington and Sharon Scott of Amissville have revived unresponsive patients. Others involved include Sheila Scott of Amissville, Lou Hatter of Sperryville and Charlotte Turnmeyer of Flint Hill. The U.S. Postal Service is likely going to close the Huntly Post Office sometime soon. In April 1989 the Board of Zoning Appeals granted the Postal Service a special use permit to place a temporary trailer for the Post Office in Dorothy Lewis’s front yard. Mrs. Lewis was the former postmaster at Huntly. When she retired she closed the post office that had been in her home. The special use permit for the trailer was supposed to be for one year only. Garnering awards at the regional science fair last week James Clark, Willie Eastham, Nathan Flinchum, Keith Switzer, Katie Heberle, Amy Kellert, Sharee Dunagan and Lisa Manwaring. Keith, Amy and Lisa will go on to state competition in Richmond. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy ot Wendy Sonnet! OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Little Switzerland in Harris Hollow. This photograph was taken in the late 60’s or early 70 s from the ski slopes of Skyline Ski Area near Washington, the snow covered Blue Ridge Mountains resemble the Alps. Rappahannock Today

More Letters Country Cafe efforts appreciated Wednesday, April 4 was National Day of Hope and local restaurants were teaming up with Childhelp USA to help severely abused and neglected children. In Rappahannock County, the Country Cafe in Washington responded to our cause and we are indeed grateful to Mr. David Huff and staff for their participation. Proceeds from designated tables at the restaurants were donated to treatment and prevention programs that directly benefit abused and neglected children, as part of the National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Founded in 1959, by Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, Childhelp USA is one of the oldest and largest national nonprofits dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. In addition to the Childhelp USA National Abuse Hotline, 1-800-4-AChild, the charity provides residential treatment facilities for severely abused children (locally the Alice C. Tyler Village in Lignum); child advocacy centers that reduce the trauma of child abuse victims during the interview and examination process; group home; foster family selection, training and certification and child abuse prevention programs. For additional information locally call me, Athena Bywaters at 675-3192. Again, we appreciate the efforts of The Country Cafe in Washington and it is our hope that next year all restaurants in Rappahannock County, will join us bn the first Wednesday in April as we celebrate the National Day of Hope. Athena Bywaters Flint Hill A needed business coming The Richard Settle family that owns and operates the grocery and garage business in Flint Hill has purchased the Jenkins garage property in Amissville. For several months they have been renovating and adding improvements in preparation for opening a garage and late model car and truck sales lot. They plan to open this month and they are inviting the public to attend their “Grand Opening” scheduled for Saturday, April 14. They have engaged the Page County Ramblers to entertain with blue grass music from 12 noon to 4 p.m., so bring your folding chair and be prepared to enjoy the music, food and refreshments furnished by the Settles. Amissville and the surrounding community will now be able to have their vehicles State Inspected and serviced by a county family that knows the business. We will be able to utilize their services instead of the inconvenience of going to Warrenton, Culpeper or elsewhere. They will be relocating their car and truck sales busi ness from Warrenton to the Amissville location. In addition to being able to purchase a late model vehicle locally, this business will also bring out of county buyers to Rappahannock County and increase sales tax revenues that are badly needed to help improve our tax base. Don’t forget Saturday, April 14 in Amissville, additional parking will be available at the Amissville Fire and Rescue next door. Robert E. Lindquist Amissville Up in the Hollow #4 By Ben Jones Rappahannock News Writer First a few showed up. Then they brought their cousins. Next the whole extended family was brought in, and then came all their neighbors and all their friends. Pretty soon the siege began. Now they seem unstoppable. They come every day at dawn, swarming hordes of them, like Alaric’s Visigoths at the gates of Rome, demanding entrance. These teeming restless armies just keep coming, scaling the walls like relentless vandals, taking up residence, multiplying like Irish rabbits, appearing almost magically at every turn. I am not talking here of telephone solicitors or Republican candidates. I speak of course of Ladybugs, those dear little critters which the French refer to as les betes du bon Dieu, “the creatures of the good God.” (Or maybe it translates as “Good God! those creatures!”) Ah yes, the dear little ladybug, that harbinger of good fortune, that friend to the gardener, that cute little aphid eater. Aren’t we blessed! My unofficial count shows that Rappahannock County is now the Ladybug Capital of the World, being home to almost seven septillion of these wonderful beetles. The actual number: 6,981,514,988,621,326,141,77 9,089. If indeed the ladybug brings good luck we are all going to win the lottery, and be constantly bathed in sweet fortune for the rest of our days. Like you, I stand ready. But wait, I am informed that these are Asian ladybugs, and not only that but some mutated form of Asian lady_ bug which is clearly impervious to the feelings of homeowne r s Teenaged mutant ninja ladybugs. Ben Jones Surely this qualifies as plague. First the frogs, then the hail, then the boils and the locusts, now this! Which one of the local pharaohs is responsible for this? At first, I would just vacuum the little boogers with the dust buster once a day. Releasing them outside, I watched as they would beat me back into the house. Now I spend most of my day vacuuming and plotting my revenge. For a week or so, I thought perhaps that I could develop Ladybug Butter and sell it at a ridiculous markup to the Yankee tourists who think everything around here is “quaint”. ! That came to nothing ; when I could not convince a soul that the curious little ladybug odor is not even remotely like peanut butter. But I am pleased to report that I have finally come to a resolution of this crisis, which I have put in the words of this song: The Lowdown Sorry Feeling Good for Nothing Ladybug Blues Well, I got ladybugs on my toothbrush And ladybugs in my hair Ladybugs in my coffee And in my underwear Ladybugs on my toenails Lady bugs on my arm Now we’re just sittin’ here Passin’the time Down at the lady bug farm Ladybugs eatin my gravy And slurpin' up my stew Ladybugs in the navy And in the air forte, too Ladybugs on the t.v. And ladybugs on the phone Ladybugs in the bathroom Just a sittin’on the throne Ladybugs takin over Them ladies is everywhere But I have found the solution Lets just pretend that They ain’t there. Piedmont Environmental Council reports record easements Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) recently announced that more than 17,700 acres in Virginia’s historic Piedmont region were placed in conservation easements last year, double the rate of easement donation of 1999 and a record for land conservation in the Piedmont. Eleven thousand, eight hundred and fourteen Rappahannock acres are currently under easement. Since its inception 29 years ago, PEC has worked coopera tively with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation (VOF) and other preservation groups, preserving nearly 135,000 acres through conservation easements in its nine-county region of Albemarle, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock. Most easements are donated to and held by VOF, a state conservation agency. “This dramatic growth in easements shows how much local citizens want to protect Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland KEEPSAKE: Bob Dennis is shown with a sign that is given to each landowner that donates land to the easement program. The signs are provided by Rappahannock League of Environmental Protection. Virginia’s countryside,” said PEC Chairman Christopher Miller. “We thank those landowners who are committed to saving these rural, open spaces from urban sprawl, land speculation and increasing pollution. We urge others to join in this vital cause.” Miller explained that Virginia experiences a loss of more than 50,000 acres of farmland and open spaces each year to growth and urban sprawl. He noted that this has devastating consequences not only for the state’s agricultural economy, but also for important cultural and historic resources that encourage tourism, and vital watersheds that provide drinking water and nurture the Chesapeake Bay. All of the 135,000 acres protected in PEC’s service area are in the watershed of the Bay. “Tb those of us who love this land, all easements — large and small — are welcome additions to preserving the character of the Virginia Piedmont” Miller said. “Each easement parcel is significant in its own way, adding pieceby-piece to the growing total of open space.” Miller pointed out that conservation easements protect rural landscapes and historic values while enabling people to retain ownership and use of the property. Rappahannock opens field office In April 2000, PEC opened a new field office in Rappahannock County. Work on land conversation issues is a priority and landowners generously donated easements on 1,973 acres in the county during the year. Many easements provided noteworthy protections. These include: • 19.8 acres that border the Shenandoah National Park and protect historic stonewalls • 73 acres that protect part of the original roadbed between Flint Hill and Washington, as well as providing buffers for important streams on the property • 116 acres at the top of Jenkins Mountain that consolidate six land parcels into one, and protect the native plants and wildlife • Two separate easements totaling 167 acres that protect the Rappahannock River. PEC has become very involved in the community over the past year, operating out of its office in the tollhouse Garden From Page A1 mountains and Sperryville did to me. So it was always a dream that someday I would live in Sperryville, never dreaming that the Lord would bring it about. One day my son and I were driving, and it was a day that I was very down, so I said to my son “take me to Sperryville, I just want to go to Sperryville. As we were driving down 522 heading towards the mountain, my son noticed a house for rent. That was the last thing I had thought of, a house to rent in Sperryville. When we got to the top of the mountain, we couldn’t get across, because we’d had a real bad snow storm, so I said “let’s turn around and go back and look in the windows of that house you saw for rent”. I looked in the windows, it was an old home, and so charming, and I on US 211 between Washington and Sperryville. Last summer an advisory group of County PEC members was formed to keep the Council’s board updated on all county issues. Conservation officer John Rice has recently joined PEC working in Madison/Rappahannock/Clark e counties. Rappahannock landowners interested in learning about conservation easements can contact the PEC office at 9879441 or stop by at 12717 Lee Highway, US 211 near Washington. New tax incentives An easement donor may just thought, “oh my goodness, this is probably way out of my reach”. Then I walked around the back of the house and I looked in the windows and I thought, oh my gosh, this is the house of my dreams, you know. Only God could have given me that house, He had to be in charge of it. I found out who the owners were, and they were Judy and Mike Brown, and that is Mike’s home place, so we got in touch with them, and it all came about... I think when people come here, to the Sperryville area, they lose themselves also. It’s nostalgic, they feel like they are in another era: the beautiful mountains, the pretty little shops, the apple orchards, its a fairy tale, you know.” After moving into Sperryville, Shirley Chittum met Peggy and Arthur Smith at the Sperryville Antique Market, and, prompted by Mrs. Smith, soon set up take advantage of state and federal income tax deductions, estate tax benefits and reductions in property taxes. Effective last January, a new Virginia State income tax credit offers an added incentive to landowners donating a conservation easement. It allows . a state income tax credit of up Jo 50 percent of the fair market value of the donated easement. In most instances, the deduction is limited to the amount of state income tax owed in, a given year, but the credit cgn be spread over six years. Depending on individual circumstances, an easement donor will benefit from this new tax credit, in addition to the other existing deductions*« Victorian Gardens there. She has years of experience in the plant and floral business and thought she might make a go of it: “I knew I wouldn’t have to charge an arm and a leg, because I get my plants myself, and I don’t have any * overhead, so I knew I could give a pretty good price... I shared this idea with Peggy...who said, ‘I think the Market would be a beautiful place for you to start’ so really Peggy and Arthur are the ones who really said ‘just try it’ and they were very good to me, to let me have that small little space there, and its just been going great guns.” So, if you’re thinking of something nice for Easter, stop on by. There will be Easter Lilies, Hydrangeas, miniature roses, Calla Lilies and more, along with seasonal baskets decorated with bows and frills. You can also call the Sperryville Antique Market at 987-8050. Another satisfied customer. This little one had a rough start - sometimes that happens. But he’s doing fine now, thanks to the dedicated efforts of the staff of The Family Birth Center at Culpeper Regional Hospital. We work hard to keep your family comfortable, healthy, and safe in our state of the art H«T /Vclwr/zcwu vVdJftv B K nct% M D. Chtrin Stem. M D. B 5usan Werner, M 0 facility. 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„ site: - count* W«b S,t . —■|oudo“"-v“‘tt! Loudoun 1 NEW OPENINGS BICRUITM5NT# PQSmON-TITLE SALARY RANGE ( 01-341 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Social Services $22,541 - $36,742/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-319 APPRAISER, SENIOR - Financial Services $34,969 - $57,000/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-340 BUYER - Management Services $26,096 - $42,536/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -336 CASA SUPERVISOR - PROS - Little River Elementary School $26,096 - $42,536/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-338 CLINICIAN - SUBSTANCE ABUSE-Mental Health/Mental Retardation $30,209 - $49,240/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -343 CLINICIAN, SENIOR - Mental Health/Mental Retardation $34,969 - $57,000/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-331 COUNSELOR - Relief - Juvenile Detention Center $13.38-$21.81/hr;37.5hrs/wk. Temporary, full-time (through 6/30/02); limited benefits 01-327 ELEVATOR INSPECTION SUPERVISOR - Building & Development $33,230 - $54,164/yr. Regular, full-time; full benefits iLOSING DATE RECRUITMEI April 20 01-330 April 27 01-332 April 20 01-337 April 13 01-329 April 13 01-339 April 20 01-334 April 13 01-335 April 13 01-342 IT# POSITION-me SAURY RANGE CLOSING DATE GIS SPECIALIST - Office of Mapping and Geographic Information $30,209 - $49,240/yr. April 13 Regular, full-time; full benefits HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM COORDINATOR - Social Services $26,096 - $42,536/yr. April 13 Regular, full-time; full benefits LIBRARY ASSISTANT - Middleburg Library $13.38-$21,81/hr;20hrs/wk. April 13 Regular, part-time; limited benefits LIBRARY ASSISTANT - Purcellville Library $26,096 - $42,536/yr. April 13 Regular, full-time; full benefits NURSE - PUBLIC HEALTH - Health Services $30,209 - $49,240/yr. April 20 Regular, full-time; full benefits PLANNER, Comprehensive Planning Division - Planning Dept. $42,506 - $69,284/yr. April 13 Regular, full-time; full benefits TAX INFORMATION SPECIALIST - Commissioner of Revenue $22,541 - $36,742/yr. April 13 Regular, full-time; full benefits YOUTH VOCATIONAL COUNSELOR - Social Services $30,209 - $49,240/yr. April 20 Regular, full-time; full benefits OPEN UNTIL FILLED Regular, Full-Time Positions With Full Benefits RECRUITMENT # 01-262 01-230 01-095 01-181 01-300 01-275 01-324 01-178 01-325 01-322 01-235 01-258 01-085 01-323 01-114 01-246 01-240 01-243 01-257 01-194 ‘ 01-291 01-268 01-082 01-255 01-301 01-321 01-306 POSITION - TITLE ACTIVITY AIDE - PRCS - Area Agency on Aging AGRICULTURAL MARKETING MANAGER - Economic Development ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT - Animal Care and Control ANIMAL CARE FIELD TECHNICIAN - Animal Care and Control ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - Animal Care & Control APPRAISER - Financial Services ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - PUBLIC WORKS - General Services BUILDING SYSTEMS PROGRAM COORDINATOR - General Services CASA LEADER - PRCS CONSUMER RESOURCE CENTER - Mental Health/Mental Retardation CLINICIAN - SUPERVISING - Mental Health/Mental Retardation CORRECTIONAL OFFICER - Sheriff’s Office (40 hrs/wk) COUNSELOR - JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER - Social Services DAY SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Mental Health/Mental Retardation DISPATCHER - Sheriff’s Office ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - Building & Development EMERGENCY SERVICES CLINICIAN - Mental Health Center ENGINEER - Building & Development FIELD DEPUTY - Sheriff’s Office (40 hrs/wk) FINANCIAL/BUDGET MANAGER - Sheriff’s Office FIRE PROTECTION PLANS REVIEWER - Building & Development FIRE & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOP. COORDINATOR - Fire & Rescue GIS TECHNICIAN - Office of Mapping & Geographic Information GIS PARCEL COORDINATOR - Mapping & Geographic Information HELP DESK MANAGER - Information Technology INFORMATION DESK ATTENDANT - Clerk of Circuit Court LIBRARY ASSISTANT - Purcellville Library SAURY RANGE $19,473-$31,741/yr. $40,482 - $65,985/yr. $19,473-$31,741/yr. $22,541 - $36,742/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr. $54,252 - $88,431/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $19,473-$31,741/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $27,836 - $45,372/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $27,836 - $45,372/yr. $28,705 - $46,789/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $36,718 - $59,850/yr. $27,836 - $45,372/yr. $40,482 - $65,985/yr. $33,230 - $54,164/yr. $40,482 - $65,985/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr $30,209'-$49,240/yr. $40,214 - $65,550/yr. $19,473 -$31,741/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. BECBU1IMENI.# POSITION-TITLE 01 -307 LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER - Library Services 01 -273 LIBRARY PAGE - Library Services 01-162 LIBRARIAN - Head of Reference - Eastern Loudoun Regional Library 01-111 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN • Carpentry - General Services 01 -288 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - General Services 01-242 MATERIALS TECHNICIAN - Library Services 01-250 MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - Building & Development 00- 383 MECHANICAL ENGINEER - General Services 01 -295 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MANAGER - Franklin Park 01- 333 PLANNER, Land Use Review - Planning Department 01-317 PLANNER - TRANSPORTATION - Planning 01-298 PLANNER - Building & Development 01-287 PLANNER - Building & Development 01-277 PLANNER - Building & Development 01-267 PLANNER - Building & Development 01-269 PLANNER - Building & Development 00- 386 PLANNER - Community Planning - Planning 01- 244 PLANNER - Building & Development 01-146 PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Building & Development 01-299 PROGRAM ASSISTANT - Purchase of Development Rights 00- 382 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER - General Services 01- 294 RECREATION ASSISTANT - Douglass Community Center 01-318 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM MANAGER - Area Agency on Aging 01 -286 SPECIAL RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST - PRCS 01-241 \ SOCIAL WORKER - Social Services 01-248 ZONING INSPECTOR - Building & Development SAURY PANGS $40,482 - $65,985/yr. $16,821 -$27,418/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $22,541 - $36,742/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $22,541 - $36,742/yr. $28,705 - $46,789/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $42,506 - $69,284/yr. $31,719 $51,702/yr. $36,718 • $59,850/yr. $27,401 ■ $44,662/yr. $27,401 - $44,662/yr. $27,401 - $44,662/yr. $31,719-$51,702/yr. $36,718 - $59,850/yr. $31,719-$51,702/yr. $28,705 - $46,789/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr. $19,473 - $31,741/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr, $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. Begular* Part-Time Positions With Limited Or No Benefits ncCHUITMcNT # POSITION-TITLE 00- 232 CASA LEADER, PRCS - Various Locations 01- 290 COMMUNITY CENTER ASSISTANT - Lovettsville Community Center 01 -308 CROSSING GUARD - Sheriffs Office 01 -326 LIBRARY PAGE - Rust Library 01-272 LIBRARY PAGE - Library Services 01-007 MAINTENANCE WORKER - PRCS - Lovettsville Community Center 01-174 MAINTENANCE WORKER - PRCS SALARY RANGE $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 20 hrs./wk. $13.38-$21.81/hr.; 20 hrs./wk. $14.45-$23.55/hr; 10 hrs./wk. $8.63-$14.06/hr; 12 hrs./wk. $8.63 - $14.06/hr.; 4 hrs./wk. $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 27.5 hrs./wk. $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 6 hrs./wk. recruitment# POSITION-TITLE . 01 -310 MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS - Blue Ridge Middle School 01-173 PRESCHOOL AIDE - PRCS - Areola Community Renter 01 -227 PRESCHOOL TEACHER - Sterling Annex Community Center 01-263 SECRETARY - Parks, Recreation & Community Services 01 -271 SENIOR ADULT RECREATION SPECIALIST - Area Agency on Aging SALARY RANGE $9.99 -$16.28/hr;20hrs/wk. $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 6 hrs./wk. $13.38-$21.81/hr.; 16hrs./wk. $9.99 • $16.28/hr.; 20 hrs./wk. $13.38-$21.81/hr.; 20 hrs./wk. Temporary. Full-time or $eagQnalJFyMijT>e_pQsltions with limited or no benefit*: DcvBumgcaj» 01-229 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - Animal Care & Control Temporary, full-time; no benefits 01-320 CASE MANAGER, INTENSIVE - Social Services Temporary, full-time; full benefits 01-234 CLINICIAN - Mental Health/Mental Retardation Temporary (through Sept. 2002); limited benefits msMgnm $13.38 - $21.81/hr.; 37.5 hrs./wk. $17.93-$29.23/hr;37.5hrs/wk. $15.49 - $25.25/hr.; 37.5 hrs./wk. RECRUITMENT * POSITION-TITLE 01-293 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Claude Moore Park Temporary, full-time (Apr-Oct); no benefits 01 -296 TURFGRASS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - PRCS Temporary, full-time;, no benefits SALARY RANGE $11.56 - $18.84/hr.; 37.5 hrs./wk $15.49 - $25.25/hr.; 37.5 hrs./wk Temporary. Part-time or Substitute, Part-Time or Seasonal. Part-time Positions With No Benefits BECBWTMENT i POSITION - TITLE 00-129 COUNSELOR/Vouth Programs - Juvenile Detention Ctr Substitute Pool 00-319 CUSTOMER SERVICES ASSISTANT - Financial Services 00- 331 DRIVER/MAINTENANCE WORKER - PRCS - Central Kitchen 01- 284 INCLUSION LEADER-MIDDLE SCHOOL - Seneca Ridge Middle School 00-372 INSTRUCTOR - Fire and Rescue SALARY RANGE $13.38/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 20 hrs./wk. $13.38/hr.; hrs. vary RECRUITMENT* 01-289 NATURE INSTRUCTOR - Claude Moore Park 01 -292 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Claude Moore Park 01-133 PASSENGER VEHICLE OPERATOR - MH/MR/SA/Friendship House 01-077 PRESCHOOL AIDE - PRCS - Lovettsville Community Center 99-222 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS - mh/mr/mr Services Div Substitute Pool SALARY RANGE $9.99 - $ 16.28/hr.; hrs. vary $11.56 -$18.84/hr.; 15hrs./wk. $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 5 hrs./wk. $13.38 - $21.81/hr.; hrs. vary OPEN CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT 3tC£ 00-144 00-145 00-146 00-147 00-148 00-149 20-002 00-150 00-151 POSITION-TITLE CASA LEADERS (Regular, part-time & substitute) PRCS - various locations CASA SUPERVISORS (Regular, part-time & substitute) PRCS - various locations CHILD CARE ASSISTANTS, Parks, Rec & CS - Regular, part-time & substitute CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR, Parks, Rec & CS Regular, part-time & substitute COOK (Substitute) - Area Agency on Aging, Central Kitchen. PRCS COMMUNITY CENTER ASSISTANT, Parks, Rec & CS Regular, part-time & substitute CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSIST. - (Temp Substitute Pool) Mgmnt. Sen/. INCLUSION LEADERS, Parks, Rec & CS - Various Locations FACILITY ATTENDANT, Parks, Rec & CS SALARY RANGE $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 15-17.5 hrs./wk. $13.38 - $21.81/hr.; 30 hrs./wk. $11.56/hr. $13.38/hr. $9.99 - $16.28/hr. $13.38/hr. $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 17.5 hrsVwk. $8.63-$11.21/hr. RECRUITMENT* POSITION-TITLE 00-220 INSTRUCTOR - Middle School - PRCS - various school sites 00-152 INSTRUCTOR, PRCS 00-155 PRESCHOOL AIDE (Regular, part-time & substitute) - Parte, Rec & CS 00-153 INSTRUCTOR - Sr Center Cascades Marketplace, PRCS 00-101 LIBRARIAN - Library Services; Substitute pool 00-100 LIBRARY PAGE - Library Services; Substitute pool 00-098 LIBRARY AIDE - Library Services; Substitute pool 00-099 LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - Library Services; Substitute pool 20-003 MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS (Regular, part-time & substitute) • PRCS 00-199 MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERVISORS (Regular, part-time & substitute) PRCS 20-001 PASSENGER VEHICLE OPERATOR - PRCS - Substitute pool • 00-156 PRESCHOOL TEACHER (Regular, part-time & substitute) PRCS 00-157 PROGRAM ASSISTANT (trips & activities) PRCS 00-158 SPECIAL NEEDS INSTRUCTORS - PRCS SALARY RANGE $9.99 • 16.28/hr.; up to 17.5 hrsVwk $9.99 - $16.28/hr. $9.99/hr. $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; up to 20 hrsVwk. $15.49/hr.; hr*, vary $8.63/hr.; tvs. vary $11.56/hr.; hrs. vary $13.38/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; 20hrs./wk. $13.38/hr.; 20 hrsTvrk $9.99 - $16.28/hr.; hrs. vary $13.38/hr. $9.99/hr.; hrs. vary up to 20 hrs^wk $9.99 • $16.28/hr.; up to 40 hrsTwk. TO RECEIVE A REQUIRED APPLICATION: VISIT THE LOUDOUN COUNTY WEBSITE AT WWW.CO.LOUDOUN.VA.US OR CALL THE 24 HOUR JOBLIMP AT 703-77748^ Loudoun County, Division of Human Resources, 1 Harrison Street S.E. 4th Floor, Leesburg, VA 20177 4 703-777-0213 Metro 703-478-8410 Fax:703-771-5525 TDD ONLY 703-777-0107 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. It /a the policy of the County of Loudoun to provide fair and equal employment opportunity regardleaa of race, color, religion, aex, national origin, age or dlaablllty.

Rappahannock News • Neighbors/B2 • Obituariejf/B51 • Classifiecft/B&" • Rea| Estate/B8 ^ | April 11, 2001 - rSection B www.timescommunity.com Dear Martin Enthusiast, By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Thank you for the somewhat surprising response to my recent articles about Purple Martins. Many readers in our area have made me aware that Purple Martins are a very wanted bird. Those of us fortunate enough to host martins as well as would-be landlords are also interested in the latest martin information and where products can be purchased. The Puiple Martin Conservation Association has been a wealth of information for me over the years. Seeing Purple Martins fill the skies so that we, University of Pennsylvania through its Department of Continuing Education. If your interest is attracting martins or becoming a better landlord, you will benefit by becoming a member of the PMCA. Your support will enable them to expand their research and becoming a member includes a subscription to their quarterly membership magazine, the Purple Martin Update. This magazine is a compilation of the latest scientific articles on martins written by leading ornithologists, as well as the latest findings from ongoing research at the PMCA’s study site said future generations can attract, manage, and eryoy a colony of North America’s most benefidal songbird is the only goal of the PMCA and Executive Director/Founder, James R. Hill, III. The PMCA is the only organization devoted exclusively to the sdentific study of Purple Martins, their biology, and habitat reauirements. Since where more than 1UU pairs o! martins nest. Additionally, readers will benefit from information, suggestions, and photos supplied by successful martin landlords living all over the North American continent. The Update is the only publication that covers Purple Martins exclusively, srientifically, and in color. It is easy reading and will help vou manaee vour colonv their formation in 1987, they have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on research, education, and on developing and improving products for martin conservation. They are a non-profit, tax-exempt organization and 85 percent of the money generated through memberships and sales of martin products is used for educational programs, conservation projects, and scientific research. They are affiliated with the Edinboro better. If you are trying to establish a colony, suggestions in The Update can save you years of time and hundreds of dollars in wasted effort and purchases. New and current PMCA members receive discounts on selected merchandise purchased through the Martin Market Place mail-order catalog. If you are uncertain about becoming a member, a Martin Market Place magazine can be requested at the phone number below. This catalog contains the most complete selection of items for martin enthusiasts available anywhere. You can purchase with confidence knowing that they have approved all merchandise, and they guarantee quality. Furthermore, profits generated from catalog sales support the PMCA’s conservation, education, and research programs. Tb join the PMCA, you can make a tax-deductible contribution by contact ing the Purple Martin Conservation Association. Membership in the PMCA also entitles you to free advice from their staff, Monday through Friday, during regular working hours. They will share their resources with you and answer any questions you may have about martins, their biology, or habitat requirements. Join the PMCA today by calling them at 814-734-4420. They can also be contacted by mail at: The Purple Martin Conservation Association, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA. 16444 or by e-mail at: pmca@edinboro.edu. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim Bywaters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, P.O. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22621 or e-mail him at jbbjr@rmaonline. net. ON TOUR: William Lee from The Inn recently returned following a trip to France. Once-in-a lifetime experience for The Inn’s Wine Director I William Lee has not quite descended from cloud nine - that lofty throne he ascended during a recent whirlwind trip to France. The Inn’s wine director was invited to tour the Louis Jadot vineyards and cellars in Burgundy, along with wine directors and sommeliers from the nation’s top restaurants, including Lespinasse in New York City, Patina in Los Angeles, Aqua and 5th Floor in San Francisco, Everest in Chicago, and Mary Elaine’s in Scottsdale. Mr. Lee was thrilled to have the privilege of participating in the Maison Louis Jadot Tour of Burgundy, which included meeting Jacques Lardiere, the famous Jadot winemaker, tasting extremely rare wines including an 1887 Montrachet, and dining in Paris at the famous Right Bank restaurant Lucas Carton. For Mr. Lee, a former U.S. Army Airborne Ranger resides near Charlottesville with his son Jack, and is in his fifth year at the Inn, the time spent learning and celebrating the history and future of the Jadot wine program was invaluable, and bringing the experience back to the Inn and its guests will be ever rewarding. To speak Friday On April 13 at 8 p.m., the Friday Library Series sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and theCommunity will feature Rappahannock resident Colonel John R. Bourgeois, retired Director of The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Sharon Wyrrick returns to Ki By Barbara Adolfi Rappahannock News Writer Dancer, choreographer and storyteller Sharon Wyrrick will perform her latest and one of her most exciting works, Rare Ecstasy: The Life and Work of Barbara McClintock, on Saturday, April 21, at Ki Theatre. Sharon Wyrrick sweeps us along, through movement, storytelling and visuals, in discovering the unique life and ground breaking scientific work of this Nobel Prize (1983) scientist. Barbara McClintock worked alone in her laboratory at Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y., carefully interpreting the genes of com, and quietly revolutionized our understanding of genetics and evolution. She is now considered one of history’s most important geneticists, her discoveries resonating even in the most recent developments in the field. What happens when a dance and performance artist creates a work about a geneticist? “Wyrrick’s synthesis of body, mind and spirit make the process of science come alive in ways that only someone who intimately and the 1999 Niremska Award for Contribution to the Art of Dance. Wyrrick recently moved from Rappahannock County to begin a new life in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. She is indeed missed here. During her ten years as a county resident, she not only developed and performed new works, but also inspired many of our Rappahannock High School and Elementary School students. Among her many activities, she was Program Coordinator for the School Council (funded by the Greve Foundation) and Artist-inResidence for the “Making Waves” project. Rare Ecstasy will be performed on Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m. at the Ki Theatre, 310 Gay Street, Washington. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. For reservations (reservations will be held until 20 minutes before the performance) call Joyce Abell at 987-8408 or e-mail her at jabellrapp@earthlink.net. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness Wyrrick, the dedicated researcher, as she weaves together the fabric of connection to McClintock’s dance of life. understands the science of process could!” says Michael Glaser, St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Julie Portman, founder of the Ki Theater, noted that “On the outside it’s a work about an iconoclast scientist. On the inside you find that the choreographer and writer Sharon Wyrrick is inventing this theater piece anew each evening and you are being irresistibly drawn inside the creative work of McClintock and the creative process of a daring and gifted artist. Wyrrick has performed her multi-disciplinary works in the United States, Mexico, Europe and South America. She has received awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the D.C. Commission for the Arts, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Washington, D.C. Mayor’s Arts Award gi s PERFORM: Sharon Wyrrick will perform latest and one of her most exciting works Saturday, April 21, at Ki Theatre.

▲ * Church fi Activities Cantata at Washington Baptist The adult choir of Washington Baptist Church will present their annual Easter cantata Sunday. April 15 during the 11 a.m. worship hour. The title of this year's musical is ‘Calvary's Story: The Message of Sins Forgiven and Forgotten.” The public is invited. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint HiU Baptist Church Pastor Douglas Fanner Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 am Easter services at Hopewell Pre-Easter services will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church April 11-13. There will be a prayer/praise worship service on Wednesday averting. On Thursday and Friday night, Rev. Dr. Odessa Harris, Associate Minister of the City of Jericho Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. will be speaking. There will be a 6 a.m. sunrise sen/ice on Sunday, April 15 with Rev. Terrence Johnson, Associate Minister of the White Oak Run Baptist Church in Rapidan preaching. AD are welcome. Massanova Pentecostal Paftor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday 7 School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday. Worship 7 p.m. Revival at Gid Brown Baptist Revival services will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church April 22-27 beginning at 7:30 each evening. Evangelist Mark Rogers from Fairbanks. Ala. will be preaching and singing. The Sunday service on April 22 will be held at 10 and 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Sunrise service at Red Oak The Woodville Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to the annual sunrise service on Red Oak Mountain. Services will begin approximately 6:30 a.m. and everyone is also invited back to the church for a time of fellowship. The church will be providing coffee and donuts at the church during fellowship time. For more information caH Pastor Alpheus Atkins at 987-3317. Friday: Confessions: Sunday: Wednesday: Gid Broum Pentecostal Services 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Good Friday service set Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill invites you to fellowship with them on April 13 at 7 p.m. to hear the seven last words of Jesus preached by: Rev. Bessie Jett, Rev. Alfred Woods, Rev. Donald Reid, Rev. Howard Frye, Rev. Forrest Freeman, Rev. James Holmes and Rev. Donald Simpkins. All are welcome. Five Forks Regular Baptist * Pastor: Rev. Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Sen/ice 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, April 15 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; StoerryviUe at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Short) is pastor and invites the public. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday; Thursday: Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. r. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. FT Baptist Sunday; Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rev. Rosalia Hoddinott Sunday. Easter sunrise service 6 a.m., with Rev. Jennings Hobson Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. Easter egg hunt 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Easter greetings from Sperryville Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 We surely can’t complain about this beautiful weather we’re having. Everything is bursting out in different colors. The stores are full of new potted plants to buy and plenty of lawn furniture. We know spring is finally here! This weekend is Easter, and don’t forget our special Good Friday night service at i the Sperryville United ' Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Many of the churches are having special services, including the sunrise service on Red Oak Mountain if the weather permits. That congregation has increased as the years have gone by. You have to get up early, and be sure to dress warm, but it seems when you’re on the mountain before the sun rises, you’re really reliving the Resurrection morning. Check your paper for the time, and plan on attending. After the service, breakfast is served at the Forest Grove School. There are other activities associated with Easter. As a child I can remember that everyone thought they needed a new outfit. The song, “Easter Parade”, was popular at that time, so a hat, or “bonnet”, was in very much demand. It was also the beginning of the season you could wear white shoes. Things have changed some with white being worn anytime of the year, along with more comfortable clothing. We know Easter eggs are an important part of the Easter tradition. Eggs represent new life and was included in the Passover meal. This was served at the Baptist Church in Jerusalem every year, along with matzo (unleavened bread), fruit of the vine (cup of grapes)t bitter herbs (parsley dipped in salty water), and apples blended represented the bricks made in Egypt by the servants. Like so many things, we pick up part of the tradition, so the egg hunts became popular for all the youngsters. We were very scarce with our eggs because they were sold for extra income all year, but when Easter morning came we were allowed to have eggs prepared any way we wanted and as many as we wanted. We had to use what was available for dying the eggs, so it was mostly onion skins which made different shades of brown. We never had plastic eggs. They have replaced a lot of boiled eggs. I enjoy seeing and using the plastic ones for decorating. Our church has a tree outside decorated with plastic eggs, but these are “special” because on Easter morning everyone was given an egg with a bible verse and a candy kiss from our Sunday school youth. This is another tradition enjoyed by many. When my husband was growing up in the Rock Mills area, he remembers Mrs. Jim Cannon, mother of Alphus and Ray Cannon of Castleton entertaining the neighborhood children with a big Easter egg hunt. There would be between 25 to 30 children. She saved her egg shells all year and just before the Easter egg hunt, she would put two halves of the shells together, filling them with cracker jacks, peanuts, popcorn and jelly beans. She would make a paste of flour and water. The two halves were sealed around the middle with a piece of crepe paper, this made a beautiful egg with the different colors. All the eggs were not hidden, some were kept back for the younger children who did not find many. The Cannons ran a post office and general merchandise store. The children would meet in a room in back of the store. While the eggs were being hid, Mrs. Cannon would read from the Bible and give them a child’s sermon on the real meaning of Easter. We never know what any of us do that makes a lasting memory in a child’s mind, but some of these memories last a lifetime. The special egg hunt Mrs. Cannon did is still appreciated and remembered by those who attended. Kelly Baker of Luray spent Ihursday with her grandparents, Bill and Jane Baker of Sperryville. Barbara Bundell of The Plains joined them for lunch to celebrate Bill and Kelly’s birthday which will be April 11. Belated happy birthday to David Dwyer who celebrated his day on April 6. His sisters, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer, Mrs. Sally Keyser of Sperryville, Mrs. Beckie Shade and Ms. Anne Dwyer of Culpeper enjoyed lunch at the Golden Corral on Saturday. Ms. Debbie Keyser of Winchester visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser on Sunday. We wish all those who are sick a speedy recovery. Happy Easter and make it a good week! /\ hAPpy E >\ ST & R to you Postcard courtesy of Sally Keyser EASTER: This card was sent to Mrs. Nina Bowen Dwyer, mother of Sally Keyser in the early 1900’s. Postage then was one cent. Holy week silhouettes by Amissville youth By Rev. K. Adams Rappahannock News Contributing Writer There are 12 to include all of God’s people. They are black to show the mystery of God’s love. They have our faces because we are part of the story. They are along the road because God’s love is not restricted to Sundays and sanctuaries but is found in the midst of our daily lives. They are offered as a gift of love by the youth of Amissville United Methodist Church (the church on the hill). * Jesus is anointed at Bethany. Mark 14:3-9 * Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. John 13:1-20 * Jesus celebrates Passover and begins a new tradition. Luke 22:15-20 * Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane. Mark 14:32-42 * Jesus is accused and arrested. Luke 22:47-53 * Jesus is denied by Peter. Luke 22:57-62 * Jesus is tried by Pilate. Matthew 27:11-14 * Jesus is beaten by soldiers. Mark 15:16-20 * Simon carries the cross for Jesus. Luke 23:26-27 * Jesus is crucified. Mark 15:22-39 * The body of Jesus is buried. Mark 15:42-47 * Mary finds that the tomb is empty and Jesus is alive. John 20:1-18 We thank God who gives us life and love. 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No. this is no coincidence, for it is the time we celebrate renewal of life...Jesus rising from the grave...His rebirth and Ascension into Heaven 1 Peter 1:3 assures us, "By His 1 God’s I great mercy we have been born anew to a ^ living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." Yes, Jesus paid the price for our sins when He was crucified on the cross so that we might start anew 1 Corinthians 3:17 explains ‘Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come.” This Easter Sabbath, let us praise God for the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus, and may we dedicate our lives anew in service to the Lord. Best wishes for beautiful Easter day. Sttiwidv Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Luke l ake take I Corinthians I Corinthians I Corinthians I feter 2*112 24:13-35 24 36 53 J5.1-/I 1512 34 15355* 1:1-12 Scnpiuns Selected try m* American BrOte Society Copyngm 2001 Kettle' Williams Newspaper Service*. 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Community saddened by death Mrs. - Betty Schultz passed away at her home on Grand View Road on Thursday, April 5. Our condolences to her husband John and the family. Mrs. Schultz was a very kind and caring person to her husband, family and friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Happy birthday to Mrs. Patsy Baker who has her day on Thursday, April 12. She and her husband Troy will be celebrating a wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 14. Greg Miller of Stafford and Bobbie Jo Brown were among guests attending a birthday party for Victoria Hudson on Saturday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Vest in Flint Hill. Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown attended a Home and Garden party at Mrs. Kim Vest’s on Sunday afternoon. On Thursday, April 5 Mrs. Janie Burke celebrated her 100th birthday at the Culpeper Health Care in 'Culpeper. Mrs. Burke is a former resident of Washington. Rev. Phil Bailey and Miss Mary Miller Wood visited with Mrs. Janie Burke on her birthday at the Culpeper Health Care in Culpeper. There will be an Easter egg hunt and party with games, crafts, prizes and refreshments on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Everyone is asked to bring a dozen wrapped candy eggs and a basket or container to put eggs in. The hunt is for preschool age through grade six. Sunday, April 15 the adult choir of the Washington Baptist Church will be presenting their Easter Cantata during the 11 a.m. worship services. Best wishes to Jimmy and Myrtle Falls of Woodville, who will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary on Saturday, April 14. On Thursday Mrs. Katherine Atkins of Front Royal visited Mrs. Addie Keyser. Mrs. Jodie Price of Markham gave birth to a baby girl at Fauquier nospuai in warrenton on Tuesday. Mrs. Price is a granddaughter of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Mrs. Mary Groves of Remington was a Wednesday visitor of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey and they had lunch at The Country Cafe. On Friday Mrs. Nina Norman and her mother Mrs. Marilyn Bailey were shoppers in Front Royal. Congratulations to Mary Ellen Bailey and Robert Elliott upon their marriage Saturday, April 7 at Fort Myer in Arlington. Mrs. Elliott is the daugh Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 ter of Mrs. Mary BaileySmoot of Washington and Steve Bailey of Strasburg. Saturday, April 7 Mrs. Marilyn Bailey was among those attending the BaileyElliott wedding at Fort Myer in Arlington. Mary Ellen Bailey is a granddaughter of Mrs. Bailey. Friday, April 13 is Good Friday so go plant those potatoes, peas and onions in your garden. Spring has finally sprung. Time is drawing near for the annual Spring Event at the Washington Baptist. There will be a bake sale, food, soft drinks, flower bulbs and Grandma’s Attic on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you have some items that you no longer need we would greatly appreciate them for our sale. Proceeds from this event go toward the new addition on the church. You may leave items at the church or call Ruth Clark at 675-3608. Birthday wishes are extended to Bobby Hughes of Washington who will celebrate his on Monday, April 16. On Saturday evening Doug and Beverly Exline and Andrew Burke and Mrs. Alice Racer, all of Washington and Danny and Hope Huff, Zachary and Austin of Sperryville went to Charlottesville and had dinner at the Wood Grill Buffet. This was in celebration of Andrew Burke’s birthday who turned 16 years old on April 4. Also Zachary and Austin Huff’s birthdays were in this celebration as well. Austin turned three years old on April 2 and Zachary will be six years old on April 14. Everyone enjoyed dinner. On Sunday Doug and Beverly Exline, Andrew Burke, Mrs. Alice Racer and Mrs. Anna Glatterbuck were invited to Warrenton McDonalds in celebration of Zachary and Austin Huff’s birthday. Their parents Danny and Hope Huff of Sperryville hosted the celebration. Many friends and family were there. Zachary and Austin received many nice gifts. All the children had a good time playing, getting happy meals and enjoying cake and ice cream. Have a happy Easter! Mother-daughter banquet planned There will be a motherdaughter banquet at the N.P.E.A. Campgrounds on Aaron Mountain Road, Castleton on May 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Shirley Lester of Oklahoma will be guest speaker and there will also be songs, poems and skits. Ladies are invited to come and bring a covered dish. Congratulations to Amy Lynn Troska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Berta of Castleton, whose engagement to Brad Allen Dinges, has been announced by her parents, with the wedding to take place in May. Belated wedding anniversary wishes go out to cousins Harry and Shirley Racey who observed their day Tuesday, April 10. The class of 1991 of Culpeper High School is planning their reunion for Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Any member of the class living in the area are asked to watch the paper for further details. Rev. and Mrs. L.D. • Savage were in [Charlottesville on Thursday •to visit Miss Cathy Hawkins. 'She has been moved from the [hospital to the Kehab Center, •where she continues to improve. Her spirits are high [and she sends request for continued prayer as she •recovers from the terrible [accident. Birthday wishes go out to 'my niece, Patti Knick in [Waldorf who celebrates another year today and to ithe little Shaw sisters, [Jessica adds another year on ;Friday and Miranda’s day 'comes on Easter Sunday and may the good Lord add many more years to each of you. Many gardeners will be out in force this week stirring the soil and planting and rightly so for this week has been proclaimed as “Garden Week”. We offer congratulations to the students at Rappahannock Elementary School who have made the Honor Roll for the fourth grading period, and especially those of our surrounding areas, namely Crystal Heflin, Corey Hitt, Hannah Gall and Sarah Switzer. Keep up the good work. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. Ester Dodson Rutherford of Castleton Mountain Road, and widow of the late Harry Rutherford, who passed away Wednesday at Warrenton Overlook Health Center. Condolences to the family of Mrs. Pearl Cubbage, widow of Oakley Cubbage who passed away at her home on Friday at the age of 82. A reminder to veterans in our area should you need to see them, Veterans Claim Agents will be in Culpeper on Monday, April 16, 12:30 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at the Virginia Employment Office. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue recently gave a tour to the Tiger Cubs from Den I, Pack 198 of Culpeper which they enjoyed greatly. Our prayers go out to family and friends of Miss Hester Hawkins, a former native of Slate Mills, who has been living in Culpeper for approximately 25 years, who was struck by an auto as ELEGANTCABINETRY CURLY MAPLE AND HEART PINE OUR SPECIALTY iMADISON. VIRGINIAA 540-923-5015 PermaTreal PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 ----*r-»-——, Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 she crossed Main Street, Monday and was in the intensive care unit in Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was a school classmate and friend of this writer. Any coming up graduate in our county and surrounding ones, who plans to pursue a career in health may apply for the Mary Willis Scholarship given by Culpeper Regional Hospital Auxiliary. If interested please call 825-0878. Slate Mills Baptist Church under the interim pastorate of Rev. Wilson invites the public, if they do not have a church home, to their Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Savage and family are on an extended trip to Mrs. Savage’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neslon Pace in Alabama. While visiting her parents Mrs. Savage had the misfortune to break her leg and prayer is requested for her recovery. May each of our readers have a great Easter, attend the church of your choice to hear the messages as we observe the joyous occasion and thankfulness of what a sacrifice our Lord made for all there on the cross. Please feel free to continue calling with any news for this column. Clough couple have daughter Richard and Candace Clough of Flint Hill are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Breda Rose on March 21 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Breda Rose weighed six pounds and six ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Honie and Vint Milbank of Hanoverton, Ohio and Dixie and Tom Burnham of Hernando, Fla. Paternal grandparents are Pat Clough of Bloomingdale, 111. and the lpte Butch Clough. Breda Rose also has a sister, Brier. STAY THE NIGHT. The Rest of the Year’s On Us. I You’ve got Shenandoah National Park and historic Skyline Drive right in your own backyard. So why not come up tor a visit? Hike, explore, relax, and when you spend a weekday night* at the newly restored Big Meadows Lodge or rustic Skyland Resort for only $69, we’ll give you a voucher for an annual park pass - free. Th»* limited utter i» available only to local roidcno and that tamilie*. Advance nervation* arc required- Park, pa sc will be valid 12 month* from date of inur. •Valid Sunday to T hursday only. Tax not included. Offer expire* W27*)l. for reservations & information call (800)778-2871 www.visitshenandoah.com AkAMAMk Ommmtmm & Itmmm W»»sn * am jmiknmmJ a^awwi YdmW Pj»* Ww Upcoming Events Breakfast at Forest Grove Forest Grove Baptist Church is once again sponsoring their annual Easter breakfast on Sunday, April 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Forest Grove Schoolhouse. The community is invited to join the church members for this wonderful celebration on Easter Sunday following Sunrise Service on Red Oak Mountain. PTO dinner scheduled The April RCES PTO dinner meeting will be held Friday, April 27 in the RCES cafeteria. Pot luck dinner will be at 6 p.m.and the meeting at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Child care is provided during the meeting. Please come and join this energetic group of parents for a fun and productive evening. Sperryville plans carnival The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department's annual carnival will be held June 6-9. The parade will be held Thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in participating should contact Greg Williams at 675-2530. The crowning of the queen will be held Saturday, June 9 at 10 p.m. Any contestants interested in participating should contact Monte Clinedinst at 987-9625 or Michele Jenkins at 987-9440. Lions Club plan auction The Rappahannock Lions Club will hold their annual auction on Saturday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. If you have items to donate, please call Henry B. Wood at 987-3301 or Joel Daczewitz at 987-8395. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Bake sale slated A bake sale to benefit the Carolyn’s Love. Laugh and Live group will be held on Friday, April 13 beginning at 9 a m. at the Shoe Show in Royal Plaza Shopping Center. The group is part of the Rappahannock Relay for Life team. This weekend at Blue Moon The Catfish Hodge Trio will be performing on Friday, April 13 at Blue Moon Cafe just west of SperryvHle. Vincent Day/Dinah Pehrson Band will perform on Saturday, April 14. Spring concert scheduled The Front Royal Oratorio Society announces its spring concert, “Choral Works of the Masters", an overview of the last 1,500 years of beautiful choral music. The performances, directed by George T. Amos with accompaniment by Judy Connelly will be presented Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Boggs Chapel, Randolph-Macon Academy, Front Royal and Sunday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at Braddock Street United Methodist Church, Winchester. The chorus of over 50 singers, from six surrounding counties, will perform many favorites of the choral literature along with other less well-known but equally exciting works, accompanied by interesting program notes from Mr. Amos. The featured soloist will be mezzo-soprano, Jihanna Charlton. There is no charge for admission. A free-will offering will be taken during intermission. For more information call 622-6974. Funds available Funds are now available for housing repairs. Do you: need running water in your house; an indoor bathroom; own your house and/or have limited income. If you answered “yes” to the above questions, funds are available now to help you. The funds are part - grant and part - zero percent interest loan. If you live in Rappahannock County call 540-948-3274 and request an application for the IPR Program. Playgroup meets on Friday Children and parents are invited to the Rappahannock Park for a Friday morning playgroup at 10 a.m., each week, weather permitting. For additional information call Kathy at 937-5681. Tasting room now open Sharp Rock Vineyard’s Tasting Room has reopened for the season. Hours are Friday from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and also by appointment, 9879700. Ragged Mountain activities April activities scheduled at Ragged Mountain Resource Center include: * Wednesday, April 11: Intensive hike/run on Buck Hollow and Buck Ridge Trail Loop. Meet at Ragged Mountain Headquarters by 3:30, Mountainside Market by 3:45 or trailhead post along US 211 by 4 p.m. Counterclockwise loop planned (up Buck Hollow, down Buck Ridge). A vigorous workout, not a social hike. * Saturday, April 14: Second Saturday Hike Series. Trail maintenance and clearing on “Saddle Ridge” Trail to “White Rocks” Trail. Explore Hazel River bluffs and burned park areas. Meet at Mountainside Market, west of Sperryville, 987-9100 by 8:30 a m. or Ragged Mountain Headquarters across the road at Oldway Art Center by 9 a.m. Bring hiking / working clothes, especially work gloves, and nourishment for self, especially water. Back late afternoon. Pizza at Mountainside and music at Blue Moon Cafe options afterwards. * Wednesday, April 18: Intensive Hike-Run up Sam's Ridge Trail and down Hazel River Trail. Meet at Ragged Mountain Headquarters by 3:45 or Hazel River bridge by Hungry Horse Lane by 4 p.m. Very strenuous clockwise start and strong downhill runs in the middle. For additional information on any of these activities call Hunt Harris at 987-3366. uDog Day Afternoon ”planned Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) presents the first “Dog Day Afternoon" Saturday June 2nd (rain date Sunday June 3rd) from 12 to 5 p.m. at Windsor Lodge Farm in Flint Hill. Admission $5 (children 12 and under free). “Join us for a family fun day featuring doggie demos and contests: Terrier Races, “Tongue in Cheek” Dog Show, Agility Fun Runs, Working Dog Demos and more! Come meet the RAWL dogs available for adoption. We look forward to seeing you with your well behaved dog on a leash," said an organizer. Flint Hill sets carnival dates The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s annual fireman’s carnival has a new date and also new rides for this year. The dates are June 13-16. Virginia Premier Events will provide the rides. Anyone interested in helping with the carnival may call the firehouse, 675-3286. Ruritans plan festival The Culpeper Ruritan Club will host “Culpeper Day” on < Saturday, May 5 on Davis Street in downtown Culpeper from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival will take place rain or shine. Persons interested in reserving a space to display crafts, information and/or I exhibits should call Rusty Jenkins at 825-7768. Windmore to present production | Tickets are now on sale for Windmore Community Theatre’s * production of “Just Broadway". Show dates are April 20, 21,27 and * 28 at 8 p.m. and April 22 and 29 at 3 p.m. at Culpeper County : Middle School. For more information call 547-2555. Garden week in Waterford The Leesburg Garden Club is hosting the 68th annual Virginia 1 Historic Garden' Week on April 22 and 23. This tour offers homes \ and gardens of the best quality and variety in the state. Five homes i (four have never been on tour before) and a private arboretum will be featured ih this year’s tour in the Waterford area. Hours are Sunday, April 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Monday. April 23 from 10 a m. until 5 p.m. Cost for a block ticket is $2 5/person, j singe house admission $7/person. For additional information call 1 - I 800-752-6118 or check the web site at www.historicgardenweek. , org for more details and photos.

Main concern — growth Second session to be held April 28 * Resisting the pressures of growth and development from surrounding counties is the “greatest common concern” of the people of Rappahannock County, according to regional planners who conducted a community “visioning” meeting in the county in February this year. ; The RappahannockRapidan Regional Commission last week issued a summary of the meeting held Feb. 20 at the Rappahannock County fibrary. ' The community meetings in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Fauquier counties were part pf the regional commission’s effort to develop a ‘Vision”, or long range plan, for the future of the five county region. The 55 county residents who attended the Feb. 20 session split up into five sub groups that discussed the county’s strengths and shortcomings, and the opportunities and threats that face Rappahannock in the future. The regional commission last week issued summaries of the meetings held in Rappahannock and the other four counties, in preparation for a second session, to be held Saturday, April 28, in Culpeper for representatives of all five counties. That meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at the Culpeper County Middle School. Ultimately, following a third and final session scheduled for May 19, the regional commission will draft a regional vision statement designed to guide development in the five county area in the future. Among basic facts about nappanannocK cited in the commission’s summary are these: The county has the lowest population density (27 persons per square mile), the lowest regional sales tax base, the second greatest loss of farmland, and the highest median home price ($181,500) in the five county region. Rappahannock County’s population growth during the 1990’s was the smallest among the five counties. The following is the verbatim summary of the Rappahannock County meeting, as presented by the regional commission: Overall assessment Participation in the Rappahannock County meeting illustrated one of the very strengths highlighted by its participants: that county residents are unusually active and engaged in community issues. With the lowest population in the planning district, over 55 people attended, as many as Fauquier and Orange counties. While they consider themselves ruggedly individualistic, the people of Rappahannock share a strong sense of community cohesion, high volunteerism, along with knowing and helping their neighbors. Their greatest common concern is to hold off the pressures of growth from surrounding counties. Strengths The three greatest strengths of Rappahannock County might be characterized as its people, its unspoiled natural scenic beauty, and the local government responsiveness to local needs. Others include: • People of Rappahannock: individualistic, diverse talents, volunteerism, strong cohesion. • Unspoiled natural scenic beauty and open space: Blue Ridge, farms, orchards, varied vegetation, small distinct villages, Shenandoah National Park (25 percent of county) headwaters of seven rivers • Low density and population growth • No stoplights, development, fast food stores, 7-11’s or Wal-Marts • Still able to see wildlife • 10 percent of county land in conservation easements • Zoning ordinance helps preserve rural nature • Comprehensive plan requires policies to respect rural and scenic qualities of the county • Tax base is still farming • Only 67 miles from Washington D.C. • Excellent climate • Deep history of places like the Tbwn of Washington Issues The overriding issue for participants is how to protect Rappahannock from the mounting development pressures in surrounding counties, which they believe threatens its way of life, quality of community relationships, and rural culture. • Decreasing county powers (Dillion rule and challenges to county powers) • Sludge ruling of Supreme Court that doesn’t allow counties to ban sludge • Unfunded mandates • Lack of tools to stop growth and development • Low representation in state legislature due to low population • Inability to stop growth and encroachment from surrounding counties • Cell towers and power lines • VDOT trying to straighten roads • Threats and challenges to current zoning • Competing land uses • Changing demographics • Aging farmer population and lack of new farms will mean end of viable county ag • Changing demands brought by newcomers • Changes in composite index impacts education funding from state • Public processes like this visioning may threaten county values • Lack of affordable housing, rentals, and housing for elderly • Youth are moving out county: not enough jobs, and schools don’t prepare youth for technology job market. Opportunities Participants felt that Rappahannock County is now at a critical turning point, where it can decide to apply measures that will protect its scenic rural character through the next decades of growth. Failure to do so will mean the loss of its way of life and other key strengths. • Designate Rappahannock County as the “rural, open green space of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Region”, the place to grow food, have clean water, see wildlife. • Pursue Economic Development Compatible with Rural Character. • Tburism: scenic, heritage, equestrian, agri-tourism, craftbased, hunting, battlefields, visitor’s center (like Nelson County), Shenandoah National Park. • Promote local villages, local crops, historical sites, and otner signts • Use county for rural retreats (church, conferences, business retreats, etc.) • Promote and expand Fodderstack Race • Pursue the Vermont/New Hampshire model of countytown cooperation in tourist activities, such as cross county skiing village to village • Jobs for the young in these recreational areas • Market county to the outside for these tourist opportunities • Planning: take measures so county will stay rural, scenic, with agricultural and tourist economic, and viable community. • Purchase of development rights • Village development planning • Find ways to protect open spaces other than zoning • Use TEA-21 grants for transportation enhancement, as in Sperryville. _Now Through April 21, 2001 50 lb. 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Relay for Life will be held May 18 and 19 at RCES. Methodist plan Easter services Holy Thursday services with a covered dish dinner will be held at the Willis Chapel United Methodist Church at 6 p.m. Good Friday services will be at the Sperryville United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Sunrise services will begin at 6:30 a.m. at the Flint Hill United Methodist Church, with breakfast following at the fire hall. The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the fire house last Monday evening. Those present were Mary Frances Bywaters, Alice Pullen, Harriet Davis, Mabel Lillard, Jean Lillard, Jeanetta Pullen, Gaynelle Russell, Mary Blaisdale, Mary Latham, Mary Curtis, Arland Welch and Lois Markee. The ladies made plans for the annual fireman’s banquet Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 to be held April 21. Elizabeth Welch attended the “Girl Scout Think Day” at the Rappahannock Elementary School on Sunday. She was accompanied by her dad, Bill Welch. Elizabeth Welch took part in the Easter play at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday. The Flint Hill Baptist Photo courtesy of Louise Grogan Honored Britton Michael Wood of Wakefield Country Day School, recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award from the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, at a tea Sunday afternoon March 11 is shown here with his grandmother at his left. At the right is the Regent of the Chapter, Mrs. George Bryson, and at the far left is Mrs. Thomas Eastham, chairman of the DAR Good Citizens Committee. • Full Board If*" • 12’xl2’ stalls 2 new wash stalls 200x100 training ring • All new paddocks Over 20 stalls available • Trainers Welcome Conveniently located 3 miles from Old Town Warrenton on Springs Road. _ Call Kenny 540-428-1700 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) .. ....^.- v.:,.,-^clZ/&/ 1 •## mm - __ EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, (Juatily Legal Sen-ices Since l‘J75 gawsarwy - \ / Church has worship service at 11 a.m. on the second, fourth' and fifth Sundays. The public is welcome. The United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Louise McCulloch. Mark Graves of Summerduck visited his grandmother, Mrs. Edna Lillard on Sunday. Mrs. Lillard visited her new great-granddaughter at Fauquier Hospital on Sunday.. Congratulations to Mark and Diane Graves on the birth of their first child. , Spending the day, Saturday, with Vivian Hackney and her parents, Donn and Melody Hackney was Elizabeth Welch. Plan to attend these ser-< vices. Everyone is cordially, invited to attend. ] Have a nice Easter. • Miss Rappahannock Pageant scheduled The Sperryville Volunteer! Rescue Squad’s annual Miss. Rappahannock Pageant will be held on April 28 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County, Elementary School auditori-* um. Registration will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2% with rehearsal beginning at) 6:30 p.m. ! The pageant is open to all single female residents of Rappahannock, ages 0-19, in the following categories: Baby; Miss Rappahannock (0 to 24 months); Tiny Tot Miss Rappahannock, ages two td four; Wee Miss Rappahannock/ ages five to seven; Little Miss Rappahannock, ages 8 to 11 j Junior Miss Rappahannock/ ages 12 to 15 and Little Mister! ages two to six; Sisters, ageg 2-19 and Miss Rappahannock 2001, ages 16-19. There wiR also be a mother/daughter cat-j egory. ! Contestants are responsi-J ble for getting their own spon-J sor. The fee is $25 and must be paid at the rehearsal alon^ with an entry form. For addi-* tional information call Debbie Fantaci at 987-3354. ! « l

Betty Schultz Homemaker, Volunteer Elizabeth Jeanne (Betty) Schultz, 82, died Thursday, April 5 at her residence. She was born Nov. 17, 1918 in St. Louis, Mo. to Christian Schneider and Lenova King Schneider. ! She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Warrenton and had been an active member of her church all of her adult life. ; Survivors include her husband of 59 years, John F. Schultz of Washington; three daughters, Donna D’Ottavio of Emerson, Neb., Denise Jakubowicz of Doylestown, fa. and Alyson Sengstack of Centreville; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. one will be missed by all who knew her. Interment will be in the National Cemetery at Culpeper at a date in June not yet determined. If you wish to remember Mrs. Schultz, remember the Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, Va. 22701, who took loving care of her in her last days. Charles Settle Born in county Charles Russell Settle, 70, of Culpeper died Tuesday, April 3 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born Oct. 16, 1930 in Rappahannock County to the late Harry Settle and Rosie Wharton Settle. He is survived by two sons, Dennis Settle and Kevin Settle and two daughters, Debbie Williams and Donna McEathron, all of Front Royal. Additional survivors include the mother of his children, Helen Settle of Front Royal; six grandchildren; three brothers, Fred Thomas Settle of Front Royal, Billy Settle of Reva and Carroll Snead Settle of Sperryville; a sister, Anna Mae Gore of Culpeper; two foster brothers, Edward Grigsby of Flint Hill and Robert Grigsby of Front Royal and a host of nieces and nephews. 1 In Loving Memory of Ella Rutherford who departed this life one year ago April 12, 2000 THE WATCHER She always leaned to watch far us, Anxious if ue were late, In winter by the window, In summer by the gate; And though we mocked her tenderly, Who had such ftxtlish care, The long way home would seem “ more safe * Because she waited there. Her thoughts were all so full of us, She never could forget! And so I thmk that where she is She must be watching yet, Waiting till we come home to her, Anxious if we are lateWatchmg from Heaven’s window, y. Leaning from Heavens gpte. - MARGARET WIDDEMER. From CROSS CURRENTS by Magwet WkUemer, ctfryrirfu 1921, by Harcuurt Brace & Company, INC'. Reprtrued by permission. With all our love, Your Children & Grandchildren l|p to $10,000 reward fcr tips cti a±o theft. 1-800-947-HEAT FOUNDAND SONS FUNERAL CHAPELS • CREMATION SERVICE FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED CULPEPER 540-825-3530 In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a son, Kenneth Settle; three brothers, Harry Brown Settle, Lee Taylor Settle and Bruton Franklin (Bunny) Settle and a sister, Lois Elizabeth Freeman. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, April 6 at Found & Sons Chapel with Rev. Sanford Martin officiating. Interment followed at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal. Esther Rutherford Born in Sperryville Esther Cora Dodson Rutherford, 91, of Castleton died Wednesday, April 4 at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov. 5, 1909 in Sperryville to the late Clarence Louis Dodson and Safronia Frye Dodson. Mrs. Rutherford was a member of New Hope Bible Baptist Church in Sperryville. Survivors include two daughters, Esther Rebecca Starner of Woodbridge and Betty Lou Bruce of Luray and six sons, Bobby Rutherford, Jackie Rutherford, Donald Rutherford and Glynn Rutherford, all of Rixeyville, Roger Rutherford of Springfield, and Joseph Rutherford of Culpeper. Additional survivors include a brother, Bradley Dodson of Flint Hill; 17 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Harry Jackson Rutherford; two sister, Carrie Dodson and Emma Safronia Valliere and one grandchild, Tommy Starner. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, April 7 at Found & Sons Chapel with Pastor Carl Menefee officiating. Interment followed in Amissville United Methodist Church Cemetery. tZfllOUCjtltl by Randy Minter Planning Ahead If a person were to die without making arrangements, grieving family members and friends would be left with the task of sorting through the many decisions surrounding a funeral and internment. That is why increasing numbers of thoughtful individuals are planning their own funerals, designating their funeral preferences, and even paying for them in advance. They see funeral planning as an extension of will and estate planning. One important consideration when undertaking such planning involves where the remains will be buried, entombed, or scattered. During the short interval between death and the burial of a loved one, family members may find themselves hurriedly making decisions about cemetery plots or graves. Planning‘ahead relieves them of this burden. Sometimes people think it will make them unhappy to plan their funerals, but we have found just the opposite to be the case. Prearrangements benefit everyone, because the whole family can take pleasure in honoring the wishes of the deceased. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we consider ourselves to be members of this community, and we work hard to make sure the work we do is a service to you. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call 540-347-3431. "Teach me to live, that I may dread the grave as little as my bed " - Thomas Ken Amissville Easter activities set Happy Easter to one and all! Hopefully the nice weather is here to stay. Amissville United Methodist Church “The Church on the Hill” is having its Holy Week services as follows: Maundy Thursday service, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. with open communion. Good Friday Tenebrae service is the service of Light and Shadows, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. The annual Easter egg Hunt is set for , Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. All children are invited to join in the fun, bring your basket. If you would like to donate a dozen real eggs or plastic ones, contact Faye Smoot at 937-4885. Easter Sunrise service on April 15 at 6:15 a.m., with breakfast following the sun rise service. Easter morning Sunday School at 9:45 am. Easter morning worship service will be held at 11 a.m. If you are wondering what the silhouettes are that are gracing 211, the MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) cut out the figures and placed them on 211. They begin at Faye Smoot’s house, go down to the Methodist church parsonage, and then come back up 211 to the Methodist church. The silhouettes tell the Easter Story of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ last days. If you would like more information stop by Hackley’s Store or call the Methodist Church. Amissville Baptist Church is having its Maundy Thursday service on April 12 at 7 p.m. Pastor Scott Moore of the Ohev Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation will be leading the service. If any wants to know, he is a Christian, this denomination of the Jewish faith is Christians. There will be an Easter Sunrise service at Red Oak Mountain on Easter Sunday morning at 6 a.m. Those interested should meet at the Amissville Baptist Church parking lot at 5:15 a.m. if you wish to carpool. This year after the service we will be going to the Forest Grove Baptist Church for breakfast. This is a fundraiser for the Forest Grove Church and it is held at the old school building on the corner of 642 and 729. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If you would like more information call 937-6159. Let us not forget that Easter is about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, that He died and suffered for our sins, that we may all have salvation and forgiveness. The RAA is looking to purchase or you can make a donation of a riding lawn tractor with a mower to take care of the fields. T-ball’s first game is April 17 at 6 p.m. between the Yankees and the Ravens. There are eight T-ball teams this year we will be having games Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and all day on Saturday. Come on out and watch the littlest teams play, they are best entertaining games. The concession stand will be open, so you can have a drink and a hot dog and watch the games. The t-ball field is in need of a couple bleachers, if anyone is interested in donating a set to the t-ball field, contact me at 937-3401. The senior breakfast is Tuesday, April 17 at 8 a.m. For more information contact Thelma Martin at 937-4522. Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival dates have been set. They are June 27-30. Tickets for the queen and her court are available from Sandi Carter; you can call 937-4218. The ages are as follows: Little Miss 3-7, Junior Miss 8-12, Little Mister 3-7, and Queen 13-20. The parade will be held Thursday, June 28. If you would like to participate please call J.B. Carter at 9374218. AACA to discuss historic districts By Steve Miller Rappahannock News Writer The Amissville Area Community Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 12. This meeting will include a discussion of proposed community projects that would benefit the area. These include a potential community park, recreation facilities, and community center. In addition, there will be a discussion of Amissville’s historic struc tures and how to preserve and highlight them. A proposed effort to record and register these properties and the benefits to the community will also be presented. Residents of Amissville, including Culpeper and Jackson District, are welcome. The meeting will be at the Amissville United Methodist Church. Check the Amissville web site at http//:www. amissville.com for more information or call 937-7327. Vacation Bible School dates have been set for the Aroissville Baptist Church; they are July 9-13 from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme this year is Soncreek Junction. It is a cowboy related theme. More information will be forthcoming in the months ahead. Happy birthday wishes are extended to the following people: Sean Cordani, Charlotte Mills, Gloria Mills, Doris Sealock, Christine Robinson, Jordan Torrance and Gus Norris. Sympathy is extended to Juanita Settle and her family in the passing of her sister. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Have a great week and call me with your news. Next week there will be information on a Full Gospel Concert at the Bethel Baptist Church on May 20. CHERRY STREET BUILPING SUPPLY CORP. 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The Times will not accept liability tor 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 not liable for the -quality of advertised products or services We Accept It 13 I I 29 "™ Houses V ^ BRIGHT, BEAUTIFUL. well-located, 3 BR, 21/2 ba, Ig. kit, LR, DR, fin. bsmt, barn & shed, on 2 acres, nr. Ben Venue, Rappahannock Co. $1200/mo. Must have references. 540743-3311 (day) LEESBURG Unique historic log cottage, FULLY FURNISHED secluded in the country. Stone fireplace in living room, 1 Ig. BD upstairs, deck, W/D, A/C $1600/ mo. Call 703-777-4407 MADISON CO., seel. co. estate on working winery. 205ac., 6BR, 3BA, 8 Ig. fp's, 1200 sq. ft. patio, pool. $2000/mo. no pets 540-987-7226 MARSHALL, 1 BR house w/den on 1 ac. No pets. Avail mid April. $700/mo. Call 1-407396-6626. RAPP. CO., 3BR, 2BA. gar, 3-horse stalls, rent & dep. in advance, $1100. Call 2-7pm only 540-636-6972. 80 Rentals Office 1670 SQ. ft. suite sublease available in Reston tor 6-24 months. DSIVISDN access lines in place. Call 703-648-9522 ext. 105 for information. FOR SALE RETAIL/ office Old Town Leesburg. 107 S. King, Beautiful Historic building $299,900; includes parking Devine Commercial 703-729-6900. Opportunity V—----J TREE SERVICE: Looking (or someone to take over small, wellestablished tree care company. Own your own business! Long hours, high fees, low pay. Best clientele in America. I will train and help the right person to acquire equipment and get started Take over established office in Washington, VA. Experience not a plus. If you think you are the right person for this highly questionable business opportunity, call Lyt Wood, TREE WORKS, 540-675-1088 and leave message, or FAX resume to 540-6752303. Serious inquiries only r ■ ' ■ 208 AmBwit ^__II_) AUCTION Friday. April 1.1. at 5 .10 p.m. m ihe gallery. Rt. 211 in Amissville This will be a HUGE sale of all sorts of great merchandise: Furniture for every room in the house ALL KINDS OF TOPIS. HARDWARE Glassware, dinnerware, collectibles Billions and Zillions of BOX LOTS Weather-permitting, we ’ll start outside! 540-937-4142 TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. Food Served. V A A F#330 • PO. Box 178 Amissville. VA 20106 Bill Payne 540-937-4142 www hpaucnonvcom E-mail: payne729(« eanhhnk.net 22Q furniture t \ BED- 2-pc queen, ultra plush queen-sz ptllow top, $295. Also. 3-pc king-sz set, $395. Call , 703-455-0012. Furniture/ Appliance* 11-PC dining room set. dbl pedestal tbl. 8 chrs, 2-pc lighted china cabinet, $2300. Call 703455-0012. -N 240 Horse* V___) HORSES & PONIES regis. & grade, 12H - 17.2H, 35 head. TB's, QH, TB/Clyde, App./ Clyde, Welsh, Welsh X, colts, fillies, Eng./west, hunters, jumpers, reining, ranch, polo, pleasure. 304-229-9291 UnmA Garden KUBOTA BX 2200 Diesel Tractor, 60” mowing deck, 4 WD, PS, 3 point hitch, only used 60 hrs., like new. $9600. 540675-1677 r.; 252 Livestock V. J 7 PURE BRED easy calving Black Angus Bulls. Ray T. Cannon 540-937-4900 Build) im Materials 3 STEEL BUILDINGS Up to 60%or best offer! 40x40, 50x100, 70x120. Can Deliver! Tim (800) 775-1507 ANTIQUE CHERRY DINING Room Table, $200; Antique Dresser, 4 drawers, $125; Girls Mountain Bike, $25. Call 703-777-7174 after 6:00 p.m. HOT TUB- Jacuzzi 21 jets, 5 months old, great cond. Ozone. top, $2800. Call 703-7370041 MOVING SALE: Trad, white couch & chair $400; misc. side tables $25/ea; walnut side chair $25; 1920's antique rocker $75; 2 white w/ blue/pink border area rugs $75/ea; peach settee $100. All in exc cond. 1900’s antique wicker settee w/3 side chairs $500 OBO. Call after 6 PM 540-349-2694 • Red Cana Bulbs For Sale This Tropical Flower is known to attract hummingbirds! 6 large bulbs are only $2.00! • Strawberry Plants For Sale in a nice pot for only ,40c each! Most Reasonable Prices In Town! Give Your Lawn A New Look With These Beautiful Tropical Flowers. Call 540-347-4222 during the day and 540-364-1686 eves. 273 Nti s_-i BORDER COLLIE- AKC, 6 mo. old. already trained & good w/ children, 703-723-3688 or 703-932-1478. POMERANIAN PUPPIES. vet checked, first shots. Also Chihuahua puppies, vet checked 1 St. shots 540-825-5496 WEINMARANER, 1.5 yr. old, M, neut , papers, loves children, price neg. to approved home only. 540-635-3865 294 OlvMwayi V _J FREE HORSE MANURE. aged, great for gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul. 540349-8777. FREE HORSE MANURE. you load. 540-341-7704 f> 294 Giveaways V______-J FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, V A. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD home, small pony gelding. Pasturemate or pet only (foundered). 11 yrs. old, gentle, safe w/ kids and foals. 540-338-7816 KITTENS, READY for a good home; born Feb. 5, mostly Siamese, cute and litter box trained. 540-439-6960 356 ChUdcar* Wanttd ENGLISH SPEAKING Nanny needed for 2 children in Great Falls, flex, hrs, car needed. 703-421-1704. PIANO, VOICE And Keyboard Lessons. $25/hour. Call 540-631-7522 Lawn * Garden V. ' . ■■■:.■ ' ' ^ • Red Cana Bulbs For Sale This Tropical Flower is known to attract hummingbirds! 6 large bulbs are only $2.00! • Strawberry Plants For Sale in a nice pot for only 40e each! • Most Reasonable Prices In Town! Give Your Lawn A New Look With These Beautiful Tropical Flowers. Call 540-347-4222 during the day and 540-364-1686 eves. M— --"—'—S 605 ftut_iirfrfTf s____> CHRYSLER, 94. LeBaron, Grt cond., 3.0L, new emission/tires, srvc recrd avail. $3,500/obo. 703-771 -8953. 385 “ '--\ Business Opportunity OUTDOOR LIGHTING PERSPECTIVES, INC., Franchise Opportunity Join the nation’s largest franchise system focusing on outdoor landscape and architectural lighting systems targeted to upper-end -residential homeowners. Tested marketing material, field and classroom training and national purchasing power are just a few of the advantages of this exciting opportunity. Call toll free ... 1-877-898-8808... for introductory material and explore this exciting opportunity. r 1 > 60S Airtomoblltt INFINIJI CONVERTIBLE, 1992, black, model M30, 87K miles. $7,<X)0/OBO. 540-3644371 VOLVO S70t98-5 speed, turbo, leather, sunroof, CD, ex. cond., 43,500 K, under warranty. $20,500. 703-669-1500 645 Off-Road Unlicensed 5 MO. OLD Hero Moped, excellent condition-like new, $1200 value, $900 asking price-firm. The Sherwood’s 987-8596 Sport Utility'' Vehicle =ORD EXPLORER 1991, 134,694 miles, $2850. OBO. 540-825-5605 after 7PM JVNDROVER DEFENDER '95 soft top, 31 K mi, all options, perfect, $28,900/080. 540-882-4149. SUBURBAN ‘93 115K mis. 4WD.<Good cond., orig. I owner. New VA Inspection. MUST BE SEEN. $10,500. 703754-8873 (M-F, 8-5) 660 Service Time to drive your Antique/British classic ft Service ftRepair ftRestoration WTH Restoration 540-349-3034 Warrenton, VA 675 Trucks / Pickup* F-250 SD '99- 4x4, supercab, XLT 158, WB style side, 7.3 L, turbo diesel, 6 spd., manual, 18 K, green, $27,000. 703-642-1045. HONDA, '96, Odyssey LX, 7 pass., roof rack, rear a/c, very good cond., $12,700/ obo. 540-636-3580. PLYMOUTH VOYAGER ‘94- 7 passenger, V6, CC, tilt, auto., PB, PS, AC, AM/FM/CD, maroon, S4750/OBO. 703777-1622 TOYOTA PREVIA LE 1991, auto, AC, 7 pass, 129K miles. $6500. Good cond. 540-3414144 A/C & HEATING • INSTALLERS • TECHNICIANS •HELPERS •DUCTCLEAhBS wanted. Top pay and benefits available. Serving local area. 540-347-3024 540-937-7800 ADMIN/ MARKETING ASSISTANT “Share our vision.” • We're a dynamic, fast growing remodeling co. with capable leadership, poised for unparalleled success. • We’re looking to add personnel to be part of a winning team that will be highly recognized in it's industry. • TOP WAGES & EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE! 540-364-6224 ATTN. SERVERS Now hiring summer help for • Banquet Dept. • Swimming Pool Servers • Dining Room Servers • Bartenders. Please call 540-347-4205 or apply in person Fauquier Springs Country Club Auto Mechanic Settle’s Garage Flint Hill Call 540-675-3252 CONSTRUCTION • CDL Drivers • Laborers • Equipment Operators Benefits 703-560-1359 needs experienced mechanic. Good pay package. Ask lor John 540-341-0033 Banquet ManagerCoordinator Prestigious club seeks energetic professional experienced in banquet services and staff supervision. Creativity a plus! Salaried position. Year round work with paid company benefits and vacation. 401K plan. Please apply In confidence to Tracy Mullins, Director of Catering. 540-347-4205 CONSTRUCTION Comm./Residential • Electricians • Carpenters • Drywall • Painters EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING 401K Cali John at: 703-385-8850 or Fax resume to: 703-385-2750 Cell 703-887-2236 “Dental Assistant to $18K Local dentist seeks excellent dental assistant with good people skills. 1+ years exp. x-ray cert. Phone: 703-421-1077 Fax: 703-421-1614 Enjoy the good life. Greenhouse workers needed for HERB plant production. Castleton area. 540-937-3125, Iv. msg. Maintenance Person Experience preferred Middleton Inn Washington, VA Please Contact Michelle 540-675-2020 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals tor Rappahannock County, Virginia, will nold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #01-03-02 Roy Lee Pullen (owner of 20.36 acres in Hampton District, Tax Map 17/Parcel 9, zoned ■W-Agricultural) desires a Special Use permit for a family apartment as a separate structure for his son and family. Use allowed under Code Section 170-36(A) with additional standards in Section 170-62(G) of the Rappahannock County Code. No applicant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an applicant of party in interest, shall initiate a contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any application, appeal, or other matter pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. Site visits or similar contacts initiated by BZA members shall not constitute such ex parte contacts. A copy of foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 18. 2001 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation sis the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any: The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o PO. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 4-04,4-11-01_ #360163 FORD AUTO PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced, computer knowledge a must. Excellent opportunity with an organization that is expanding. Salary Plus Commission Call David Baird Marshall Ford Marshall VA 540-364-1548 GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE Full-time and seasonal positions available. Good pay and benefits in an excellent work environment. Experience helpful, but will train. Must have transportation. Great opportunity for longterm employment. Contact Steve 703-753-8333 • Laborers • Equipment Operators • Dump Truck Drivers • Flush Truck Drivers • Grade Foremen • Punch Crew Foreman • Pipe Foreman Dental & Health Insurance & 401K Avail. RICKY L BROWN & SONS, NC 540-347-6628 /—Bids & Proposals v. INVITATION TO BIO ON RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPLACEMENT OF WATER TANKS Rappahannock County Public School Board invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for the Rappahannock County Elementary School installation of new storage and pressure water tanks Deadlines for receipt of bids is no later than 2 00 p.m. EST. Mav 2. 2001.. and shall be publicly opened and read aloud at the School Board Office at the time and date stated above. For more information on the bid specifications, please contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public School Board reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all bids, and to accept the bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the School Board. Pr David M. Gangel Superintendent 4-11-01 #368730 INVITATION TO BID ON RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEWAGE LAGOON MODIFICATIONS Rappahannock County Public School Board invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for the Rappahannock County Elementary School Sewage Lagoon Modifications. Deadlines for receipt of bids is no later than 2:00 p,m, EST May 2. 20&1 . and shall be publicly opened and read aloud at the School Board Office at the time and date stated above. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Dewberry & Davis LLC, 8401 Arlington Boulevard Fairfax, VA 22031 Rappahannock County Public School Board Officei 6 Schoolhouse Rd., Washington, VA 22747 For more information on the bid specifications please contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public School Board reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or aH bids, and to accept the bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the School Board Df. David M. Ganael Superintendent 4-11-01 #368758 Healthcare Creating Tomorrow’s Success Today With over 50 years! of experience behind us, Kaiser Permanente continues to! be one of the nation’s largest and most progressive health; care organizations.-. We are seeking the following health care’ professional: MEDICAL : ASSISTANTS ; We have opportune ties available through-* out Northern Virginia for qualified Medical Assistants. Requires a HS diploma or equivalent; recent completion of a-formal training prograrff as a nursing/medicaf assistant anchor comparable experience irf a clinical setting in-! volving patient Care> and have excellent verbal/written com-! munication skills. Qualified candidptesf may fax/mail resumes to: (301)962-4100; or mail to: Kaiser, Permanente, Box 05OO! Rockville, MD 20849: 24-hour JOBLINEf (800)326-4005. EECli AA/M/F/D/V Employer ft ! KAISER PERMANENT www.kp.org/jobs . Classified Ads * Work Call 540-347-4222

MECHANIC/ SHOP FOREMAN with tools needed for 30 yr. old sight utility contractor in Northern VA. Excellent pay benefits. Call 703-631-9733 Office Manager to S30K 1 + years experience in dental office. Friendly & people oriented and mature in attitude. Phone: 703-421-1077 Fax:703-421-1614 PT Bartenders Mature individual, will train the right person. Please Call Tracy Mullins 540-347-4205 SCHOOLTEACHERS Lower School: • Primary level K-3 • Grammer School 4-6 • Learning Resource Specialist • PE/Health Wakefield School, an accredited independent private school located in Fauquier County, VA is now interviewing for positions for the 2001-02 school year. Inquiries should be directed to: Janet Jones 540.253.5393 ext. 203 Resumes may be sent to: iiones® wakefieldschool.com or faxed to: 540.253.5422 GREYSTQNE Receptionist/ Administrative Fast-paced multi-family mortgage banking firm located in Warrenton, VA has several entry-level positions available. Candidate should be multi-tasked, organized, & have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Word desired. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume to: by fax: 540-341-2121 by e-mail: imcclanahan@grevstoneusa.com .. by mail: 419 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE Part-time Yard Associate Luck Stone Corporation. the South's leading distributor of landscape and building stone continues to grow! We re looking for a Part Time Yard Associate for our Sterling, Va location. Duties include: • Assisting with orders & deliveries • Handling inventory • Maintaining stock yard, equipment, & facility • Must be 18. will train Luck Stone offers great pay and a flexible schedule including Saturdays and 20 to 30 hours a week. Please Call 800-294LUCK for more information or come by the center and fill out an application: Attn: Bob Kelley 1700 South Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164 ‘Between Routes 7& 28 E-mail information to jobs @ luckstone.com or visit us on the web at www.luckstone.com Luck Stone is an equal opportunity/drug free employer. SERVICE MASTER of Winchester is accepting applications for full-time evening working supervisor for the Warrenton area. Benefits package, salary discussed upon interview. Please call (540) 545-7837 SCHOOLTEACHERS Upper School Grades 8-12: • Science • English (literature A composition) • Latin Wakefield School, an accredited independent private school located in Fauquier County. VA is now interviewing for positions for the 2001-02 school year. Inquiries should be directed to: Margaret Doyle 540.253.5393 ext. 206 Resumes may be sent to: mdoyle® wakefieldschool.com or faxed to: 540.253.5422 WAITER/ WAITRESS Breakfast & some evenings Experience prefeired Middleton Inn Washington, VA Please Contact Michelle 540-675-2020 WANTED: Experienced Stable Manager for small . private fox-hunting stable in Upperville. Please reply to 540-592-9206 or fax 540-592-3418 No housing. Excellent salary. Seeking permanent position as a FT Barn Manager or Assistant Manager preferred in an active hunting environment. Req. housing & benefits & salary. 10+ years exp. Exc. Ref. Please Fax in confidence 540-349-3891 Join America’s number one golf management team & enjoy fantastic benefits such as: Golf Privileges, Great Pay & A Fun Atmosphere!! American Golf is now hirtng at one of our premier golf courses in the Northern Virginia area Bristow Manor Golf Club is looking to fill the following full & part-time positions: Inside Staff; Outside Staff; Pro Shop Attendants Bartenders Banquet Captains Beverage Cart Cooks Dishwashers Apply in person: Monday - Friday at the following location Cart Attendants Driving Range Attendants Course Maintenance Course Rangers 11507 Valley View Drive Bristow, VA 20136 703-368-3558 greystqne Receptionist/ Administrative Fast-paced multi-family mortgage banking firm located in Warrenton, VA has several entry-level positions available. Candidate should be multi-tasked, organized, & have excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Word desired. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume to: by fax: 540-341-2121 by e-mail: jmcclanahan@qrevstoneusa.com by mail: 419 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE CREYSTQNE MULTIFAMILY PROCESSOR HUD MAP PROGRAM High-volume multifamily mortgage company located in Warrenton, Virginia has exciting opportunity in its new MAP Division. Responsibilities include: • Monitoring and tracking of FHA loans through processing • Ordering and reviewing third party reports • Preparation of required HUD documents and processing forms Eligible candidate should possess expertise in the following areas: • Loan Processing or FHA experience • Extremely detail-oriented • Proficient in Excel and Word • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Team player For immediate consideration, please fax'your resume to: MAP 540-341-2121 or e-mail to: jmcclanahan ©greystoneusa.com or mail to: to 419 Belle Air Lane, Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE Need Summer Help? Advertise in Times Community Newspapers’ Cool Summer Jobs CLASSIFIED SPECIAL PAGE May to August Run 6 weeks and receive a 10% discount Call our Classified Department for rates and more information. Loudoun County Office 703-777-1110 Fairfax County Office 703-689-1260 Fauquier County Office 540-347-4222 Clarice County Office •' m Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA 800-339-6267 Rappahannock County Offtco 800-872-5797 Fax 703-689-1278 •-mail www.timescommunity.com BARN/FARM HELP NEEDED Andalusian breeding facility seeks qualified person for daity care of horses and property. Must have experience with stallions, foals, and foaling-out mares. Duties include mowing, bush hogging, weed eating, painting, and fence repairs. Valid driver's license and excellent references 'equired. $26.000/years: 6 days/week No Housing. 540-364-9640 Marshall Area MARRIOTT RANCH has the following job opportunities: BANQUET MANAGER FULL-TIME Must be experienced in banquet/catering operations and working with customers. SPECIAL EVENT UTILITY WORKER FULL-TIME Must be able to lift 75 - 100 lbs. Experienced in driving tractors, event/catering set-up and knowledge of hand tools a plus. For interview call Debbie Johnston Business Manager at 540-364-2627 Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm tiMkarriott. MARRIOTT RANCH 5305 Marriott Lane Hume, VA 22639 EOE M/F/D/V JOB OPENING Sharp Rock Vineyards in Rappahannock County has a job opening for its tasting room and wine marketing operations; ideal for person interested in learning more about the rapidly-growing Virginia wine industry.. Job description: Greeting visitors, wine tasting, wine sales, winery and vineyard tours, visiting wine stores & restaurants, delivering wine. Hours: Flexible. Pay: Hourly depending on background, experience, and nours available. Location: 8 miles South of Sperryville, intersection of Rts. 601 & 707 (road to Old Rag Mountain). CALL: 540-987-9712 GOVERNMENT REPORTER Experienced, savvy reporter needed to cover busy county government beat for award-winning large weekly paper in rural Fauquier County. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and ability to dig beneath the surface of a stoiy to its core. In our newsroom, creativity is appreciated as much as a strong work ethic. Our reporters have the opportunity to extend themselves beyond their beat to develop other writing styles and techniques. Although we cover a relatively small county compared to our Neighbors in Northern Virginia, we have caring involved readers who look to us to keep them informed. Pay and benefits are competitive. Send resume, and clips to: Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188 E-mail: rearl@timespapers.com Robin Earl, Managing Editor Call: 540-347-4222 with questions NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE!! Production Operator Provide digital imaging services & indexing Basic computer skills required. All training provided. EEO & Drug-Free Workplace www.adcs.com E-mail resume to: hr@adcs.com Fax: 858-676-9813 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Worfc Locally! Monomoy Services, Inc. is now hiring experienced equipment operators. Benefits offered including, paid vacation, retirement plan & meical. EOE. 540-364-0441 Class A Contractors License #2705-021585A in Chantilly area. Finance Director Rare Opportunity! Prior experience in financing and insurance sale preferred. We Offer: • Salary plus Commission • Flexible Work Schedule • 5 Day Work Week • Full Company Benefits • Major Medical. Health & Dental • 401k/Christmas Bonus • Paid Vacation Accepting resumes and scheduling interviews! Female candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE. Please call 540-547-3900 and ask for Jerry Turley for confidential interview. CHRYSLER OF CULPEPER JEEP & DODGE DRIVER TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVERS NEEDED HAHN TRANSPORTATION, a leading petroleum carrier, has several positions available in the Northern Virginia area. WE OFFER: • Excellent Pay • Late Model Equipment • Home Daily • Full Benefits Package • 401-K • Free Uniforms/Cleaning • Safety & Christmas Bonus REQUIREMENTS: • 2 years of tractor trailer experience • Class A CDL with tank & HAZMAT Endorsements O Good driving record For immediate consideration, call 1.800.323.4246 EOE The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services has an opening for a Social Worker Must meet the following requirements: Have knowledge of social work principles and practices; knowledge of social, economic, and health problems that face individuals: ability to exchange information orally; ability to make and implement case decisions; ability to assess strengths and needs; ability to respond to clients' emotions; ability to plan and manage work, with supervision, own work activities; ability to write; and ability to interpret laws, policies and regulations. Special requirements: Must possess a minimum of baccalaureate degree in Human services "field or a baccalaureate degree in any field plus two years of related experience. You must submit a completed Commonwealth of Virginia application form. These may be obtained from State and local offices of the Department of Social Services, Virginia Employment Commission or on the website at www.dpt.state.va.us. Application must be received at the Rappahannock Department of Social Services by noon on Friday, April 20, 2001. Salary Range: $26,241- $28,643 EEO Employer Bed Bath & Beyond IS COMING TO Sales, Stock, Customer Service & Office Monday through Friday • 8am-6pm •ad Bath « Beyond • Hiring Traitor 45575 DuMm Easter* Mata DuNes,VA 20144 Phone: (571) 434-0909 CENTER superstore. V\fe are looking for energetic and ambitious ndwiduals who are looking to grow with a leadei' Previous retal expenence is preferred, but we're willing to tran. Due to our incredible growth and expansion we . also have Management Opportunities § available throughout the WASHINGTON, DC area For immediate consideration please forward yocr resume to Bed Bath It Beyond, Dept. LT, 4442 Lofcdale Road.SpringOeld.VA 22150. Fax: (703) 921-5474. LOCAL INTERVIEWS Wlt be conducted eoe Bed Bath & Beyond. j one of the nation's ’ It; Ull Uic I KJLAJf leading specialty rebal > chains, is now hung 1 for our new for our new DULLES TO^FN 1 BED BATH & wwwbedbathandbeyond.com

April gardening tips By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent, ANR Crop and Soil Sciences The following are April gardening tips supplied by the Rappahannock Extension Office. • When apple trees are in full bloom, make a note on your calendar 150 days later to check for ripeness. • Thin young fruits of apples, pears, and peaches to insure larger, healthier fruit. Thin within 25 days of the peak bloom, leaving four to six inches between fruit. • In shaping young fruit trees, round hard-wood toothpicks or clothespins are very useful for the early and important job of limb spreading. Simply insert the toothpicks between the trunk and branch to force the matter to grow outward at about a 60 degree angle rather than upright. • Improve the fruiting of your blueberries by removing unproductive wood that is diseased, dead, and broken. Also, remove old canes (five to six years old) that have begun to lose their vigor. Select six to eight of the most vigorous, upright-growing canes for fruiting wood and remove all others. • Raspberry canes can be pruned and thinned now. Removal of excessive canes at ground level will improve air circulation and light penetration for heavier fruiting. All dead tips of the canes should be cut off. • When the spring is very wet and the soil is too muddy to work, try planting your seed potatoes on top of the ground. Lay the cut seed flat on top of the wet earth with the eye up, spaced in rows 24 inches apart and 12 inches apart in the row. Then cover them with six inches of oak leaves and water the leaves heavily enough to pack them so they won’t blow off. This method saves digging a planting furrow, hilling, and digging up the potatoes. Just pull back the leaves and there they are, nice and clean and not sunburned. • Wild greens are often best in early spring when their flavor is mild. Common weeds that are edible include: Pigweed, mustard, purslane, lambs quarter, and dandelion greens. Harvesting these plants from your garden plot will benefit you doubly. • When weather is wet or cold; allow about twice the germination time listed on the seed packet. If there is no sign of growth after this time, dig around a little to check for sprouted seeds. If you find no signs of life, the seed has probably rotted and you will need to replant. • Delay organic mulching to allow soil to warm deeply, but act before weeds become established. • Harden transplants of flowers and vegetables by decreasing water, fertilizer, and growing temperatures. Transplant on a shady day in late afternoon or in early evening to reduce transplant shock. Water with a half strength fertilizer solution. For a few days after transplanting, protect the plants from wind and sun by placing a piece of newspaper or cardboard on their south sides or by covering with jugs, baskets, or flower pots. Water the plants once or twice during the next week. For additional information or anyone with gardening questions call the office at 6753619. Consider being a volunteer - local departments need you By Jeanne Kauffmann Rappahannock News Writer Do you know where your local firehouse is, how it is staffed, the average response time and whether it has adequate communications? For many of us it is not until it is “our emergency” that we think about the critical nature of the service provided by our fire and rescue companies. I would suggest that the better time to consider this issue is before the emergency. The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services lias proposed new regulations ^governing EMS providers in ^Virginia. Each of the counties *in the Commonwealth, ■•whether they rely on paid or ^volunteer fire/rescue personnel, will be affected by these ^regulations. ■ In Rappahannock, these ■ regulations, if passed in their ^current form, could substantially affect our local fire and ’rescue companies due to the ^potential inability to meet ■ personnel, administrative ■ and other requirements as ^proposed in the regulations. I ;view these regulations as a jwake-up call, another •reminder that times have ^changed and we need to trespond accordingly. I Currently, volunteers •staff fire and rescue companies in Rappahannock. More •are needed. However, ongoing Icalls for volunteers have gone ^largely unanswered. Perhaps ‘it has to do with the fact that ■our county population is aging and volunteerism in high stress, high physical demand work like fire/rescue tends to decline, as we grow older. Whatever the reason, the need remains. Some counties deal with the shortage of volunteers by hiring paid personnel to cover the shifts volunteers cannot, notably during normal business hours. Hiring paid personnel would be an additional cost and have a significant impact on county budgetary considerations, but consider the alternative. The county currently provides some financial assistance to the departments, including insurance and a portion of operating expenses. The balance of operating expenses and all capital expenditures must be raised by the volunteers through donations, carnivals, and other fund raising activities. The proceeding does not begin to touch on all relevant aspects of providing quality fire and rescue service within the county. Furthermore, I know all too well that the issue of increased funding to provide these services often leads to heated debate. I don’t pretend to suggest that there is an easy fix or an inexpensive one. What I am suggesting is that we as a community must take the first step, and admit that we have a problem, one that affects every resident. I challenge you to educate yourself about what it takes, in man power and dollars, to run a quality fire and rescue service. In my opinion, accurate information is the key to opening a constructive dialogue. Without such a dialogue, we will be unable to take a proactive, comprehensive approach, one that will enable us to meet the challenges facing the fire and rescue services head on. I think it is safe to say that all of us who have volunteered in the fire and rescue business, know what it feels like to be a “crew of one,” unable to come to the aid of a neighbor, because your fellow volunteers . can’t respond when the tones sound (we too have families, work, errands, etc.). I cannot imagine what it must be like to be the one experiencing the emergency, waiting, hoping that someone will soon be there to help. How long that wait is - is up to each and everyone of us. Please, take the time to volunteer and to encourage your county representatives to preplan. Ask the hard questions now, both of yourself and your local supervisor, and don’t stop asking until the answers make sense. Here’s hoping we meet at the firehouse or local carnival to say hello and not in the middle of your emergency. Jeanne Kauffmann is a member of Company 4, Flint Hill. Galling all vendors Local artists and crafts people interested in showing and selling their works are invited to participate in "Sperryville Civil War Days, "which will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, along Main Street in the historic village of Sperryville. ; The weekend is an annual commemoration of the events of 1861-65, which had profound affects on life in Rappahannock County and ,all of Virginia. Events will include Civil War encampments and demonstrations by uninformed re-enactors, performance of music of the period by local musicians, book signing and discussions by rCivil War historians and ,'novelists, and displays of ;arts and crafts. ’ Local artisans who would niike to set up displays or vendor booths for the event are ‘invited to call Suzanne 'Zylonis of Blue Ridge •Artisans at 987-1000. 1 Local non-profit organizations are also welcome to ^participate in the event to •publicize their programs or ‘recruit new members. « Non-profits interested in ^participating should call Jim ^Gannon at the Old •Sperryville Bookshop at 987 8444. Space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. R.H. Ballard 1 Fine Art, Ltd. announces the opening of BALLARD ART & RUGS located on Historic Main Street Sperryville, VA (540) 987-1080 FEATURING Large Selection of Unique Handmade Rugs & Master Prints, Paintings, Sculpture Be sure to visit our other Gallery in Washington, VA (540) 675-1411 Restoration Buff Wanted! This nice 17 acre old farm property has had the tenant house, bank bam, com crib, workshop &. 2 garages fully restored. The main home &. guesthouse await your personal touches or build new on lightly wooded knoll. New septic has been installed for the main house. $439,000 Beaver Dam Farm: Beautiful ponds enhance the landscape of almost 90 rolling acres of fields & stone walls with full Shenandoah National Park backdrop. Approx. 4,000 sq. ft. 5 BR/4 BA home has versatile floor plan w/handsome fireplaces, ample closets and storage, built-in bookcases. $850,000 Luttrel Farm c. 1815: Privately situated 6 BR older farm home w/additions. Lovely 25 acres, in-ground pool with changing/bath house, pretty pond, workshop, hobby shop, old bam. Completely restored in 1994 w/new gas furnace, plumbing, electric & central air. $850,000 Commercial Property: A rare find in Rappahannock County. Special Use Permit for doctor’s office on 2.15 acres w/beautiful mountain views. Land is open for many potential business uses. Could also be a residence or home/business. $215,000 Real Estate m P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 H E-mail: re3@crosslink.net ^ 540-675-1373 MM Rick Kohler Mitzic Young Amy Sloane-Timbers 540-937-6146 540 675 3555 540-987-8668 Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions was recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Douglas W. Metten and wife to Gregory Steven Eamheart and wife, 40.6810 acres and 26.2223 acres, Hampton District. $2,500,000. Thomas Leroy Walter Jr. and wife to Betty Atkins Walter, 2.48 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Margel L. Highet to Kathleen K. McKay and husband, 79.1509 acres, parcel one, Division of Highet, Wakefield District. $617,500. Sharon Geneback Luke, Special Commissioner to Darien Anderson and wife, 1.4830 acres, more or less, Jackson District. EQUAL HOUSING I. 7ZL1 OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. p^SmaH Country Outbuildings Hand-Craftec) annock _ . ingtbn, Virginia I 940-675-1966 [E5fc-:ffi?..igZCCT<ag^SgM-giS8^<P'<^ S... NOTICE TAX SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE IN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY When: Friday, April 27, 2001, 2:00 p.m. Where: Courthouse Steps, Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia Property To Be Sold: Parcel 1. The residue of Tax Map 18, Parcel 66. Owners of Record: Demetrice Oliver Mundy and the heirs of Caroline V. Estes and G. Melvilla Estes Racer. 29.0427 acres, fronting on east side of Rt. 622, Gid Brown Hollow, Hampton Magisterial District. Current survey posted inside Courthouse door and available by contacting the undersigned. This parcel has an approved entrance on Rt. 622 and a utility easement. Parcel 2. Tax Map 21A-1, Parcel 2C. Owners of Record: Demetrice Oliver Mundy. This is in the Keyser Subdivision shown in Deed Book 31, page 191 and is on the east side of Rt. 522 near the intersection with Rt. 641 in the Wakefield Magisterial District. The parcel is described as 238’x183’x168’x79’. See Deed Book 167, page 250 for last deed of record. This property has a right-of-way to Rt. 522. Terms and Conditions of Sale: Public auction to the highest bidder. No pre-conditioins to bid. Parcels auctioned separately. Winning bidder on Parcel 1 must make a $5,000 deposit; winning bidder on Parcel 2 must make a $500 deposit. Deposits by cashier’s or certified check payable to “Clerk. Circuit Court." to apply against the purchase price or be refunded if • the sale is not approved. Sales subject to approval bv the Circuit Court. Purchaser receives a Special Warranty deed as provided by §58.1-3967 of the Code of Virginia free of all liens. Settlement approximately 30 days after Court approval. By order of the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County in The County of Rappahannock vs. Demetrice Oliver Mundy, et als. Chancery No. 96CH-42. Peter H. Luke, Special Commissioner ' P.O. Box 6, Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-3318 • rappcomm@summit.net . * Auctioneer: Bill Payne, Reg. # 000914 « ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY j Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. ; Washington: Persimmon Hill Farm is a beautiful country estate l located on a quiet road with a 1980s stone Contemporary surround- ) ed by 193 varied acres. Special features include an expansive MBR « suite with fireplace & glass alcove, gourmet kitchen with breakfast room, 2 guest BRs with access to die deck, den/office, fireplaces in family room & dining room, workshop rooms in basement, copper roof, underground utilities & 3 car garage. 20 acres in fenced pasture* lovely pond, stone walls, large outbuilding with barn possibilities &; several building sites with mountain views. $ 1,250,000 Castleton: Creekwood - First time offering for this lovely country property which includes 2 custom homes on 22 private acres. The main house has a very large MBR suite, 2 guest BRs, 2 fireplaces, oak floors, stained glass window, recessed lighting, skylights, deck, covered porch & a detached workshop. A fantastic 1 BR, 2 BA cedar home with all the amenities would be ideal for guest/inlaw suite. $779,000 Amissville - Great location for the commuter! Spacious 3 BR, 3 BA one level home with walk-out basement, oak floors, numerous closets, wonderful screened porch to enjoy mountain & pastoral views, deck, 2 car garage & 5 very pretty acres! $249,900 Flint Hill - Grand old 1840s stucco Colonial on a large corner lot Center hall, wood floors & beautiful woodwork, 6 fireplaces, 7 wellproportioned rooms add to the charm plus new metal roof & stucco outbuilding. $219,500 Culpeper County - 178 acres in Stevensburg improved with an all stone home. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, 3 stone fireplaces, wood floors & an enclosed porch/family room plus a detached garage & paved driveway. Acreage is planted in pine seedlings. $499,900 Hint Hill Office 540-675-7171 OJ ® Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Historic Building Constructed about 1880 1,640 square feet. Commercial, retail/studio on first floor, live on 2nd floor. Large backyard, driveway accessible, possible customer parking. Commercial well, with a new pump. Located in the Historic District of Sperryville. Offered at $126,500. RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com Greg Clark