Rappahannock News, May 2, 2001

Rapp Briefs Spring auction set The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will hold their spring auction on Saturday, May 5 at 6 p.m. For further information or to call for pickup contact Paul Poling at 937-5205; Jack Atkins at 937-5282 or J.B. Carter at 937-4108. Walking tour set, potluck to follow On Monday, May 7 the Town of Washington will sponsor a visit by Mr. David Edwards, Head of the Winchester Office of the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Mr. Edwards will conduct a walking tour beginning at 5 p.m. at the Town Hall to discuss the wonderful architectural heritage of the Town. That will be followed by a potluck dinner at the Town Hall from approximately 6 to 7 p.m. After the dinner Mr. Edwards will discuss the role of the Department of Historic Resources and the meaning of the Town’s designation as an Historic District. Everyone from the community is invited to attend the whole session or any part thereof. To participate in the potluck dinner, phone Kaye Kohler, 675-3128, Stew or Eve Willis, 675-3672 or Claudia Mitchell, 675-2146. Croquet Classic at Gray Ghost Join Gray Ghost Winery for a day of Victorian fun! Gray Ghost will host its first Croquet Classic on Saturday, May 5 with festivities beginning promptly at 11 a.m. Interested players must contact the winery to make reservations: space is limited. Entrance fee to play is $25 per person and includes the games, Croquet Classic T-shirt, Gray Ghost logo glass and a glass of Wine. Reservations may be made for a box lunch or bring a picnic. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville. For pnore information contact the winery at 937-4869. Open House at Belle Meade I ■ Belle Meade Day Camp, an active outdoor program for girls and boys, ages 6 to 13, welcomes prospective and current campers at attend Open House Sunday, May 6 and Sunday, June 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. Camp runs for five two-week sessions from June 18 to Aug. 24. Belle Meade Swim Camp for boys and girls 3-6 is the week of June 11-15 and the week of Aug. 27-31. For more information call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748. Happenings iti Rappahannock > • Monday, May 7 the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 p.m. There will be no 7 p.m. session. - • Tuesday, May 8 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the Band Room at Rappahannock High. • Wednesday, May 9 the Washington Town Council will meet at the town hall at 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Bouquets of blossoms Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland This flowering cherry tree in all of its glory at the home of Miss Mary Jenkins in the Town of Washington. Overheated switch By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer According to Library Director David Shaffer, who reported to the Library’s Board of Trustees at their April meeting last week, an overheated light switch in the children’s room caused some consternation, but quick action and an emergency repair by Herb Wyatt spared the facility any real damage. The incident, however, highlighted the need for a complete electrical sys tem inspection to determine whether any aging or substandard components or wiring might again threaten safe library operations. Mr. Wyatt is scheduled to inspect the library’s electrical systems shortly, and he will report to Mr. Shaffer upon completion of that inspection. Director Shaffer also reported that the Friends of the Library had relandscaped the library’s grounds and that they will maintain the grounds as well. He thanked the Friends for the improved look. In other activities at the meeting, Mr. Shaffer noted that Children’s Librarian Jennifer Glenn has begun lining up performers for the summer program at the library, that he’s redoubling his efforts to find a responsive bidder for front door replacement, and that he will provide the board with five-year library use growth date after the close of the fiscal year so that they can further investigate library expansion needs and options. School budget slashed By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The members of the Board of Supervisors had their ears to the ground and heard more concern around the County for a 13 cent tax increase than they heard support for funding the school budget as approved by the School Board. Though last week’s school budget public hearing brought out many more budget supporters than opponents, some Supervisors spoke of a reverse in results based upon telephone calls received. -Jackson District supervisor Kon Frazier, for example, reported that he had not one call in support of the budget, but that he had a number of call against specific budget items including funding for a full time athletic director, a curriculum coordinator, and for the International Baccalaureate program. Hampton District’s Bryant Lee said that some of the calls that he received were for the budget and some against, and that most of those in opposition were on fixed incomes and feared that they could not afford yet another tax increase. The Supervisors spent some time at the Budget Adoption meeting asking questions about specific budget items, and Superintendent Dr. David Gangel responded with clarity to each question. Much of the increases requested by Dr. Gangel and the School Board pertain directly to State Standards of Learning and related curriculum alignment, and to the recent State mandate that each student demonstrate that he or she has learned and mastered a subject and not merely attended school. There were few attacks on fundamental school issues, though the administrative costs and performance were addressed by Mr. Frazier and Stonewall-Hawthome Supervisor Bob Anderson, but the Supervisors were clearly concerned about striking a proper balance between school needs and the cost to County taxpayers of funding those needs. The local contribution is See BUDGET, Page A8 Garden Club to offer scholarship The Rappahannock County Garden club will once again offer the Francis J. Leonard Memorial Scholarship to a senior in Rappahannock County for the purpose of continuing his or her education. A grant of $1,500 will be awarded to a student enrolling in a four year college or university, $1,000 will be given the first year and $500 in the second year. An applicant must be a resident of Rappahannock County, a member of this year’s graduating class (home-schooled or other schools) be accepted at an accredited four year school, have a need for financial assistance and be recommended by three non-relative residents of Rappahannock County. Applications for the grant are available at the guidance department of the Rappahannock County High School or from Mrs. Irvin R, Kilby at 987-8741. The deadline (pr returning the applications is May 22, Sharp throws perfect game Benchmark established for high school softball program Sophomore pitching Ace, Rachel Sharp, established a benchmark for the high school softball program by pitching the first-ever, Perfect Softball Game, in the 12 year history of the program. A perfect game means that no opposing batter ever reaches base safely. Every batter that Sharp faced from "tne Lady Bulldogs thaf’aftemoon was retired by her or her teammates without getting on first base. That’s right — 21 up, 21 down and the seven-inning game was over. The tall, lanky right-hander was just too much for the Luray team on that day, as she struck out 13, assisted on four other putouts, and caught one pop-up herself. She had a three and two count on four batters and came back to strike each one of them out — one of which, she served up a perfect change-up that completely fooled the Luray third baseman, who swung and missed on the third strike. So dominating on this day was Ms. Sharp that not one ball was hit to the outfield grass. The team needed a good effort as their offensive performance was not very impressive. Fortunately, the Panthers scored one run in the first inning of the game and that held up for a 1-0 win over Luray. After the game, Head Coach Jon Smythe said, “Girls like Rachel don’t come along that often. She’s the complete package — “the real deal,” as they would say in today’s sport vernacular. She’s not just a pitcher, she’s a real competitor and that’s where champions come from. Together with her catcher — her kindred spirit and live-in sister, junior Gwen Johnson, these two young athletes are the best we’ll see around here for some time to come. If anyone in the county wants to see a classy combination, they need to get out and see this duo in action.” Photo courtesy ot David Cianagan FIRST CLASS: Sophomore pitching Ace Rachel Sharp.

RCPS NEWS IN BRIEF By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • Here’s hoping that you enjoyed Volunteer Recognition Week, and that all of you hard-working, selfless volunteers are feeling duly appreciated as you should. • Speaking of hard-working, selfless volunteers, the Rappahannock Lions Club is in the midst of planning and accepting donations for their annual Spring Auction. Almost anything is appropriate from gift certificates to jewelry to furniture. Please no clothing, mattresses, food or broken appliances. The Lions use the money they raise from their many efforts to fund a multitude of community projects. The public schools have benefited time and time again. The Lions conduct their Sight and Hearing Clinic at our schools each year, they hfeve supported the RCES Book Buddies remediation program, they recently funded dug-outs for the new athletic fields behind RCES, they sponsor the Bland !Music Competition for our Icounty’s youth each winter, [they sponsor a scholarship |for an RCHS graduate each jspring and so much more. The men in (his organization 'do so much to support our Icommunity, and we urge alb |of you to support them. | Mark your calendars now Jand plan to attend their •Auction on Saturday, May 12, lat 6 p.m. at the Washington {Fire Hall, and help the Lions jto help Rappahannock. To {make a donation, please call jJoel Daczewitz at 987-8395 lor Henry B. Wood at 987• 3301. i • Many thanks to the talented volunteers who participated to make the recent • “Celebration of Colonial Life” '•-at RCES a success. Each . individual shared expertise in a particular area: Suzanne Zylonis, Pottery; Paige Coombs, Spice Chest; Hazel Zinn-Day, Basketry; Nanette Hogan and Ronnie Ellis, Colonial Foods; Vi Potter, Quilting; Bobby and Debbie Flournoy, Tools; Jeff Light, Harmonicas; and Liz Varela, Indian Crafts. We are thrilled with the level of talent that was displayed for our children. Parent volunteers who also lent a hand to plan and facilitate this special event were Sharon Humbles, Cathy Switzer, Wanda Early, Rainer Perry, and Kathy Moore. (Nanette Hogan deserves special thanks for preparing foods and lining, up parent volunteers for all three Early American Reenactments at RCES this year.) This latest reenactment was the third in the series of Tapestry of Time productions that were part of the Artist in Residence grant obtained by Music teacher Joy Rollins and Art teacher Harriet Rosenblatt. • Congratulations to RCHS students Berkley Hobson and Phillip Thomas on being the first Rappahannock residents to finish the Fodderstack Run earning for each of them the coveted Eva Smith Award. This was Phillip’s second win. • RCES teacher Kelly Estes accompanied one of her students, Tiffany Wayland, in the run. That is truly going above and beyond the call of duty! • It was great to see so many public school students involved in this special county event with their families and friends. Among them were David Clement, Josh Makela, Jesse Palmer, Andy Propst, Gunnar Propst and Alex Ramey. Alex and David placed in their category. • RCHS recently held a special National Honor Boxes of books; Marble sink and base; Canning jars; Chairs; Couch; Shop vacuum cleaner; Pictures; Sewing machine; Lamp; Golf clubs; Vacuum cleaner; Craftsman toolbox; 2 sets of skis; Baby bed; Toys; Set of 6 lead crystal glasses (new); Bathroom cabinet/glass doors; Picture frames (new); 2 micro hot plates (new); Sleeping bag; Exercise equipment; Farm bell; Radio; Box paperback books; Ice cream freezer, electric; Lawn cart/hitch (new); Tables; Bicycles; 2 porcelain wash basins; Plastic display toy box; Televisions; 2 video storage cabinets; Rug; Baskets; Iron plant stand; Paintings; 2 end tables; Fish tank; Rollaway bed; Puzzles & games; Clock (battery); Oil filters (new); Weaving boards; Wheeled travel caddy; Ceiling fan; Aquarium complete; Baby highchair; Case of oil; 24% lead crystal glassware (new). Other items too numerous to mention Sale will be held indoors at the firehouse Food and refreshments available % SALE HELD RAIN OR SHINE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS All procMds of this auction go to the Amissville Vol. Fire and Rescue Company SALE CONDUCTED BY Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 (540) 675-3729 or (540) 937-4142 V.A.A.F. #330 www.bpauctions.com • E-mail: payne729@earthlink.net Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahatmocb Subscription Rates By Maiff"^,^ Rappahannock.$21.00/yeaF‘'*'>«^ Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name Address J City_State_Zip_ ■ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: | lippahannocfc Nnus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for ** CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock Nm*(ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahdhnock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747, Society Induction ceremony to honor all new 2001 members. We are pleased to announce the induction of the following students; Senior, Joshua Fantaci; Juniors, John Ferdetta, Garner Smythe, Amanda Weakley, Elizabeth Williams; and Sophomores, Kori Alexander, Joshua Anderson, Dawn Andreoni, Alyssa Berry, Mindy Cairns, Allyson Dodson, Michael Fairbrother, Jeremy Graves, Anna Miller, Eva Mills, Henry Robertson, Jonathar Robinson, Rachei Sharp, Jason Simeon, Elaine Smith, Tony Starks, and Karie VonFange. Other students who participated in the special ceremony were Jenny Waters, Amber Allen, Amanda Sims, and Colin Treanor. A NHS faculty sponsor is JB| Mrs. Patti Waddell. If you are interested in how your child may become member of the N a t i o n a Honor Society, and what membership in this organization involves, call Mrs. Waddell or the RCHS Guidance Office at 987-8575. • Blue Sky Puppet Theatre will visit RCES on May 7th to present “Sand Castles” a program designed to teach a variety of math skills to students in grades K-6th. The show is sure to be entertaining and the concepts taught will be appropriate for each audience. Show times are K-3rd grades, 9 a.m.; 4th-6th grades, 10:10. The public is invited to attend either of these shows. Please mark your calendars. • The RCHS Junior / Senior Prom will be held on Saturday, May 4 and students have been eagerly awaiting this special event. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a committee of parent volunteers, an outrageous After Prom Party has been planned. The tremendous effort that has gone into securing donations of food and prizes, for over 150 students, has been a joy to see. All Junior and Senior students are invited (and encouraged) to attend this safe and well-chaperoned party at Dominion Fitness Center in Front Royal whether they have attended the Prom or not. If parents have questions about this event or would like to assist, please call Faculty Sponsor Mrs. Susan Fox at 987-8575. I GREG WILLIAMS I All phases off outdoor care for your spring ^ cleanup! ^ 540-67S-253O 540-229-3032 Firewood • Topping • Pruning Fertilizing • Mulch • Hauling *1 » Snow Removal • I Removal S'** X NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF WASHINGTON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing at its next regular meeting on May 9,2001 beginning at 7:30 p.m. on the advisability of adoption of a water agreement which would provide among other things for acquisition of easements to allow the Town to construct a new 200,000 gallon reservoir and associated facilities. The Town would transfer and dispose of a 2.0575 acre parcel of real estate on the northwest side of Route 626 in partial consideration for the easements to be acquired by the Town. All interested persons should examine a copy of the entire proposal agreement at the Town office during normal business hours. All persons are invited to attend and present their views. John C. Bennett Attorney for the Town of Washington Washington, Virginia OFFICIAL VOTING INFORMATION The Constitution of Virginia requires that you be registered in the precinct in which you live in order to be qualified to vote. In order to be qualified to vote in the Democratic Primary, Tuesday, June 12, 2001, you must register no later than 5;00 p.m, on Monday. May 14. 2001. For the convenience of eligible citizens, the Voter Registration Office of Rappahannock County located at 262A Gay Street, will be open for registration Mondays. Tuesdays. & Thursdays. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. with exceptions of holidays. Also, the Voter Registration Office will be open on Saturdays. June 2. 2001 ft June 9. 20Q1 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for the convenience of registered voters who need to vote by absentee ballot for this election date Saturday. June 9. is the final day on which absentee ballots may be voted in person by qualified applicants. All requests for reasonable accommodations due to disability should be made to the registrar with at least a 48-hour notice. You are encouraged to make application for voter registration. Please call us at the number shown below should you have any questions. Remember, a good citizen registers and votes. IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR UPCOMING ELECTION: Final day of registration Monday. May 14, 2001, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Final day for absentee voting Saturday, June 9,2001, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Nancy S. Newlin General Registrar 262A Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 (540) 675-3739 • The RCHS PAC (Principal and Parents Advisory Council) Meeting held last week was well attended and a great opportunity for Principal Joe Perine to discuss the importance of organizational and study skills issues to the success of students. He reviewed the informational flyer that was recently mailed to all RCHS parents. Possible graduation times and locations were also discussed. A decision on this will be forthcoming. A change in name from PAC to PTO for greater name recognition was mentioned as well. If you would like to comment on this, please contact Jan Makela at 987 8259. • The next PAC Meeting will be a “Brown Bag Li u n c n I meeting and will be held on May 16, the third Wednesday, ¥ at noon in the Culinary Arts _ room at nono. Please bring your lunch and join in the lively discussion. The last meeting of the year has been scheduled for 6 p.m. in the RCHS Library on June 6. • The RCES PTO is sponsoring a Buttercup Ball to honor all Rappahannock County Public Schools teachers and staff on Saturday, May 12 at the Old School in Washington. All parents are invited to attend and be a part of this festive occasion. The cost for parents is just $10 per couple, and the only request is that there be no conferences held during the evening. If you have questions or wish to assist those parents that are planning this event, please call Committee Chairman Kaye Kohler at 675-3128 or 9376146, or PTO President Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597. • The PTO is also sponsoring two additional activities and would appreciate the assistance of any interested parents or friends in the community. The first is a Mother’s Day Gift Basket Silent Auction. Beautiful baskets have been assembled and will be on display at RCES and the Rappahannock National Bank for the next two weeks for anyone that would like to stop by and place a bid. The baskets are filled with a variety of wonderful items each supporting a particular theme...gardening, chocolate, reading, and so on...sure to please any mother on her special day. Many thanks to Mrs. Debbie Massie and Mrs. Beth Swindler for chairing this committee. • The second event was the brainchild of RCES parent Peter Kramer. Mr. Kramer was volunteering at RCES and noticed a display of beautiful cat paintings by fourth grade students. He suggested to PTO that they might make beautiful note cards that could be sold as a fundraiser. He offered to scan and produce the first batch. The samples he shared at last week’s PTO meeting were incredible. Please stay tuned for more information on this wonderful project in the near future. If you are interested in selling some of these in your county business or purchasing for yourself, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. • RCES parent Debbie Flournoy is in the process of collecting gently used books for the Second Annual PTO Book Exchange on DARE Day, June 1. If your child’s bookshelves are over-flowing and you would be willing to share with other children, please consider selecting some of the books for this event. There will be a collection box in the RCES main lobby during the month of May for donations. Please consider age appropriateness as you chose books to send. Questions? Please call Mrs. Flournoy at 675-3212. • As you can see, spring is a very busy time in the public schools as elsewhere, and vye encourage you to take advantage of at least one of the special spring events that interest you. Information on athletic events is available in the Rappahannock News or by calling RCHS at 987-8575. The marquee at RCHS is a wonderful source for times and dates of events and we urge you to read it as you pass by. Our students make us proud day after day and they deserve our collective support. Have a great week! Clovelly. 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PUBLIC HEARINGS amSStBSSr OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE i holdTam!hluPahhcainnOCk CoUnty Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on proposed language relating to the hfzol^Ch nrT,nHkT™ faciHt'es’ as amendments to the Zoning Chapter ot the Rappahannock County Code on s;jrv: 2001-at 7:00 RappaharniodkCounty^llmnlng Com^ be held on May 16, 2001 at ^OO p rn at Z r" S?™* '° Washington, VA. W pm' at the Courthouse in The proposed amendments alter fees for application^ “iZhh” ,‘SSI°n requ,rements’create a different category of stealth antenna support structures and standards fo^samet and create a right ol entry for inspection by the Countv of Rappahannock, among other changes * ty 01 The complete text of the proposed Zoning Chanter SSS)^52323?27' FUnher All interested persons are invited to attend an,i , n comment on any or all of these amen t ttend ^ to

Bob Dennis to speak at Library By Sallie Morgan Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) has invited Rappahannock resident Bob Dennis to explore the topic of conservation easements at the next Friday at the Library program on May 11 at 8 p.m. Dennis will draw upon his forty-year history of involvement with conservation easements to present a balanced view of this complex issue, looking at the myths as well as the facts. “I am not going to promote easements,” says Dennis, “but rather to explain how they operate, to answer questions, and to participate in a discussion of the impact they may have on landowners, neighbors and the whole community.” Conservation easements offer a voluntary approach to the preservation of open spaces and natural resources, issues of particular interest to communities .like ours that lie on the edge of a developing area. Dennis has both personal and professional knowledge of the subject. A native of Virginia whose family ties “to Rappahannock County go back 50 years, he and his wife Barbara have lived in Rappahannock for the past 25 years. In 1977, they became the second landowners in the county to put their property into a conservation easement. Phil Irwin of Caledonia Farm was the first. Rappahannock is now one of the leaders in the state in terms of acreage that has been placed in a conservation easement. Dennis’ professional experience includes working at the Department of the Interior under Secretary Morris Udall, and serving as the head of the Piedmont Environment Council for 15 years. He is currently president of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA). Please bring your questions, your opinions and your own experiences, and come join in the discussion at the Rappahannock County Library on Friday, May 11 at 8 p.m. County Republicans plan annual dinner Linda Chavez who served as President Reagan’s White House Director of Public Liaison and director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will speak at the fourth annual Reagan Day dinner hosted by the Rappahannock County Republican Committee. The dinner will be held on Saturday, May 12 at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Hall beginning at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is served potluck-style and free to the public. Tickets are required in advance and may be ordered by calling Walter or Susan Longyear at 675-3679. Mr. Longyear, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Republican Committee stated, “It is an honor and privilege to have Linda Chavez visit Rappahannock County to speak at our dinner. I encourage everyone to attend.” Linda Chavez writes for many publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Reader’s Digest. She makes regular appearances on "Nightline,” “The McLaughlin Group”, CNN & Company”, “Equal Time”and “The News Hour with Jim \Lehrer”. She was in the news recently when President Bush nominated her for the post of U.S. Secretary of Labor. Miss Chavez currently serves as President of the Center for Equal Opportunity. The New York Times calls her “an influen WE BUY USED BOOKS Single books or whole collections Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP Historic Main Street, SpenyviUe (540) 987-8444 E<naii: bonkchutch@earthlink.net * « * ♦ ^ * CAFE' 11763 Loo Hwy.. Sp«rryvill«. Vfl Thursday. May 3 OPEN MIC hosted by Stevie -Ooltw" Spwfcs Friday, May * Trust Me Saturday. May 5 Stevie <5 & The Leisure Scientists HOURS: Now open on Tha.. Frl.. 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His leadership left the world safer, America stronger, our economy healthier, and our people more hopeful for the future.” 2001 Culpeper -r- Madison - Rappahannock Farm Fair P0S3 July 23 - 29. 2001 Cuipeper Agricultural Enterprwes Rl 29 South, Culpeper NOW AVAILABLE: Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Farm Fair catalogs are available at the Rappahannock Extension Office. The Fair will be held July 23-29 at the Culpeper Agricultural Enterprises. Stop by and pick yours up today! Club Getaway Dance a success Rappahannock Bazaar’s teen club, Club Getaway, held its first event at the Washington Fire Hall last Friday, and it was a great success thanks to the attendance by more than sixty Rappahannock teens, the advance work and preparation by Club Getaway officers and members Jennifer Kendall, Francis Gateway, and Harris Evans, the entertainment by the more than talented open mic participants, and the DJing by the team of Harris, Ellis and Brant. The event was intended as an introduction to the club and its sponsor, Rappahannock Bazaar, and as a fund raiser for the clubhouse at the former Black Kettle restaurant. It succeeded on both counts. The event also highlighted the need for teen and other youth events, and confirmed that our Rappahannock kids are responsible and wellbehaved, and deserving of a place that they can gather. Spring Cleanup Jenkins Tree Service & 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. 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Club Getaway’s home at the Black Kettle will be accessible to all Rappahannock County teens from thirteen through high school, but membership (free of charge) is required for entry. Membership forms are available from Jennifer Kendall at RCHS, or by calling 987-3311 or e-mailing rappbazaar@yahoo.com. Breeden's Piant House Hours: a.m. to 6 p.m. Daily • Hanging Baskets • Herbs • Perennials • Houseplants • Planting Supplies Flowering & Vegetable Bedding Plants _891/pack_ Make sure to visit our shop featuring silk arrangements & gifts. 540-923-4381 Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 S. for 12 miles, turn heft on 642, go 15 miles. Democrats send - delegates, resolutions On Saturday, April 28 Rappahannock Democrats elected five delegates to the 10th Congressional District Democratic Convention to be held this year in Warrenton on May 19. The delegates representing Rappahannock are Henry Gorfein, Meredith Gorfein, Kent Reeve, Bob Weinberg and Wendy Weinberg. These delegates will be joined by 312 delegates from the rest of the 10th Congressional District. Together they will select the 20 members from this District who will serve on the State Steering Committee and who will help shape the policies and platform of the Democratic Party of Virginia. The primary focus of the Caucus, however, was the consideration of a number of resolutions. Thirteen resolutions had been submitted to the Caucus by the Issues Committee of the local Democratic Committee. All were passed by the Caucus. One of the Resolutions which passed unanimously focussed on the education of our children: the Adequate Funding for Public Education resolution called for the Virginia General Assembly to review and revise the State’s funding formula to identify and reflect the actual prevailing best practices across the state necessary to insure the continued improvement of Virginia’s public education system. In addition this resolution endorsed the action taken and the concerns expressed by the Virginia Consortium for Adequate Resources for Education (Virginia CAREs). For the text of all of the Resolutions passed at the Democratic Caucus see the Rappahannock Democrats web site www.RappDems.org or contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 for a copy if you don’t have access to the internet. Officers elected The Sperryville Rescue Squad recently elected officers for the coming year. They are: President: Francis Payne; VicePresident, Opie Crawford; Secretary, Debbie Fantaci, Treasurer, Carl Aplin and Chaplain, Mike Sisk. Legal adviser is Douglas Baumgardner and Dr. Crovatin (CRH) is Medical Director. In addition to the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, others serving on the Board of Directors include Stacey Alther and Donald Gore. Delegates to the Rappahannock County Fire/Rescue Association are Debbie Fantaci, Donald Gore and Carl Aplin. Alternates to the association include Harriet Kindall, Andrew Clinedinst and Stacey Alther. Operational officers are Captain Geraldine Payne, Lieutenant, Stacey Alther; First Sergeant, Betty Hill and Sergeant, Andrew Clinedinst. Certificates and merchandise from local businesses. Many generous donations from private collections and estates. Bicycles; Glassware (boxes); Silverware; Tools (numerous); Office furniture; Household furniture; Entertainment center; Original oil paintings; Guns & hunting supplies; Tapestry/woven throw rugs; I Lamps; Televisions; Metal storage shelves; Fishing rods; Storm windows; Computer/equipment; Hanging mirrors. AND MUCH, MUCH MORE COMING DAILY COME & JOIN US! SPECIAL AUCTION ITEMS Red 1982 Kawasaki GPZ 750 - only 6,000 original miles Please see your friendly neighbor Lions member for available raffle tickets: Remington 700 rifle caliber 243 10X scope, sling & amo., like new Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. P.O. 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Upcoming athletic events Date Location May 2 Home May 2 Away May 4 Home May 4 Away May 4 Home May 7 Away May 8 Away May 8 Home May 8 Away May 9 Away May 11 Home May 11 Away May 11 Home Event Time JV Baseball and JV Softball 5 p.m. vs Manassas Park Track Teams at Madison 4 p.m. County High School Varsity Baseball and Varsity 5 p.m. Softball vs Strasburg JV Baseball and JV Softball 7 p.m. at Strasburg Boys Soccer Team only 5 p.m. vs Strasburg Jr. Panther Soccer at 4 p.m. Cedar Lee Middle School Varsity Baseball and Varsity 5 p.m. Softball at Brentsville JV Baseball and JV Softball 5 p.m. vs Brentsville Soccer Teams at Brentsville 1st Game - Boys, 5 .m. 2nd Game - Girls, 7 p.m. Track Teams at George Mason 4 p.m. Varsity Baseball and Varsity 5 p.m. Softball vs Clarke County JV Baseball and JV Softball 5 p.m. at Clarke County Soccer Teams vs Clarke County 1st Game - Girls, 4:30 p.m. 2nd Game - Boys, 6 p.m. Bull Run Hunt Point-to-Point Brandywine Park • May 6 • 12 Noon Culpeper, VA Highway 15 South 8 Races Plus Draft Sprint Terrier Racing Tailgate Contest For Tickets or Info, Call Martha Thompson 540-825-0814 Photos courtesy of Jean Lillard TROPHY WINNERS: The 0-12 category plate winners for the annual Fodderstack 10K Classic Race included left to right, Alex Ramey, David Clement, Owen Monroe, Lena Parrish, Allison Russo and Katherine Russo. SENIORS: The 70 and over winners included left to right, Lowell Owsley, Walt Washborn, Mervyn Jeffries and Grace Sims. CulpeperFest 2001 planned The Culpeper Chamber’s largest annual event is quickly approaching! CulpeperFest 2001 will be held Thursday June 7 at Willow Run Company from 4 to 8:30 p.m. An all you can eat dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30.CulpeperFest is a community fun-filled event that provides an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to set up exhibits and displays for people to view. Several Rappahannock businesses participate in various chamber activities throughout the year. Be sure to get your earlybird tickets now, available until May 19! Ticket prices are as follows: adults $18; children (ages 4 -10) $5; children ages three and under free. For further information contact the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce office at 8258628. What are you doing to improve your health? Wellness Outreach Register/information: 829-4190 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated. MAY 1, JUNE 6 Thinkin' About Quittin' There are methods/options to help you succeed when you're ready to stop smoking. This workshop can provide the information you need. 5-6 p.m. Corporate Wellness Programs CRH can create a program of health screens and education relevant to your business/organization staff, presented at your site FEE. JUNE 14 NEW! Breathworks Strengthen your back and stomach, and improve your posture without doing sit-ups! Limited space, advance registration required. 2:30-3:30 p.m., 4-5 p.m., or 5:30-6:30 p.m. Support Groups Locations and contact info listed with each event. MAY 7 Diabetes Support Group Useful tips for living with diabetes for patients and families of patients. Exchange ideas and resources. Free. First Monday of each month. Culpeper Regional Hospital Boardroom. Register/information: 829-4254 7-8 p.m. MAY 15 Movement Disorder Support Group Those with Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy and other diseases which cause movement disorder will create the kind of group most helpful to the individuals involved. Practical tips and shared info Light snack. Register/information: 829-4254 6-7 p.m. Family Birth Center Register/information: 829-4114 Classes* listed are FREE unless indicated. Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center. MAY 2 Sibling Class A class for parents and children to attend together with practical hints to ease transition of a new baby. Children must be at least 3 years old to attend. 7-8 p.m. MAY 16 Infant CPR* Though not a course to gain certification, this class offers parents, siblings, babysitters and others the opportunity to learn and practice CPR for children and infants. 7-9 p.m. MAY 30 Breastfeeding* A class for parents-to-be about the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding. Special situations are covered, including pumping. 7-9 p.m. BEGINNING JUNE 18 Prepared Childbirth Next class series begins in June, so register now for labor and delivery instruction, pain management and basic baby care instruction. Only regional class taught by registered nurses certified to instruct this course. FEE. 7-9 p.m. on Mondays through July 23 Culpeper Regional Hospital 83 Promoting hee/th. Preserving community. Events & Special Offerings Locations and contact info listed with each event. MAY 6 Hospice Memorial Service Alum Springs Baptist Church. 3 p.m. MAY. 10 Diabetes Care Fair National brand vendors will display products related to Diabetes care, and Dr Joel Poole will speak about new concepts in Diabetes control. Free Culpeper United Methodist Church. Register/information: 825-6263 or 829-4254 6:30-8 p.m. MAY 15 Junior Auxiliary Deadline for applications from young people ages 13-17 to be hospital volunteers for summer. Opportunities to work and learn in areas of patient care, snack shop, and more. Registcr/information: 829-4190 MAY 20 Vine Arts: Art Auction Benefit Local artists have donated works for auction and Virginia wines will be served. Funds to benefit children's waiting area at the hospital. Tickets: $25/person (space limited). Casual dress. Culpeper Country Club. Register/information: 829-8812 3-6 p.m. MAY 25 Relay for Life Join the hospital's relay teams for this American Cancer Society event at Broman Field. Register/information: 829-4352 JUNE 2 Bike and Blade Rodeo Kids ages 5 to 12 can run skills courses on their bike or rollerblades. Helmet fitting station, police bicycle talk, and more Free (1st 100 participants w/out helmet - get one, and free gift for first 100 to arrive vW helmet!) Registration required: 829-4190 9-11 a.m. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www.culpeperhospital.com •Infant CPR and Prepared Childbirth classes taught by certified instructors and registered nurses Breastfeeding Class is taught by certified lactation consultant. Registration Deadlines: 3 days prior to scheduled activity (space may be limited) New Cancer Program in Rappahannock By Bette Mahoney Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock County Board of the American Cancer Society announced a new program in the County, “Tell A Friend. “Tell A Friend” is designed to promote mammography screening among women who might not otherwise be screened. Breast cancer is the second leading cancer-related death among women in the United States (after lung cancer), and the most frequently diagnosed non-skin cancer among U. S. women. Finding breast cancer early is currently the best way to control it, and a mammogram can find a cancer several years before it might be felt by a woman or her health care provider. Many women, age 40 or older, have still not had a mammogram, and many more do not get them annually, as recommended by the American Cancer Society. These women need encouragement and support to get screened. The “Tell A Friend” program provides this kind of support. A volunteer caller is recruited to identify five women who might not ever have had a mammogram or might not be having them regularly. After receiving brief training, the volunteer then contacts each of her friends - several times if necessary - to urge them to get screened and to find out if they have done so. Volunteers are giving friends and family valuable information. In order to become a volunteer caller, you need to haye had a mammogram, know about mammography and believe in its importance, and be likely to know other women who have not had mammograms. You also need to relate well to others, to be supportive and empathetic, and to be motivated to see the project through to completion. Training is important to the success of “Tell A Friend.” If you would like to be trained to be a “Tell A Friend” caller in Rappahannock County, contact Bette Mahoney at 6753446 to arrange a convenient time for training. The training is brief and the telephone contacts can be made from home by phone to women you already know. You can contact them at a time and place that is convenient for you (and them). By doing this, you may help save the life of a friend or family member. Wildflower weekend set Native Virginia wildflowers will be the stars of the 15th annual Wildflower Weekend, May 12 and 13 in Shenandoah National Park. Visitors can take part in a number of wildflower-related hikes, children’s activities and workshops. Two hikes will take visitors through the area that burned in the approximately 24,000 acre wildfire of OctoberNovember 2000. Park Ranger Sally Hulbert will lead a hike to Mary’s Rock. A daylong hike to Nicholson Hollow will also be held. Photo journalist Connie Toops will be back to conduct her popular wildflower photography workshop. There will also be a gentle walk to help beginners identify wildflowers and various hikes. All programs are free, but there is a $10 per car entrance fee to the park, good for one week. For more information and a free program listing call the park at 999-3500. 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This week in sports By Jon W. Smythe Athletic Director Two young female athletes, sophomore Rachel Sharp and freshman Ryisha Cook, continue to impress opposing athletes and teams with their play and performance. Both girls had good weeks and Sharp set a school record by pitching a perfect game, on Wednesday, against Luray High School’s varsity softball team. Other than those individual efforts, Panther teams were not as hot as they were the week before. However, the soccer and softball teams are in the thick of things as we near the halfway point of the spring seasons. Young Cook continues to dazzle the track community with her blinding speed on the District tracks. Softball It was a big week in softball, as the varsity girls almost 'overlooked a non-District game against Luray on Wednesday, • April 25. Prior to facing reign’ ing state champion and current SOPHOMORE: Adrienne Moore has another 2-goal game. Youth soccer weekend recap By Nanette Hogan Rappahannock News Writer U-8 “Slime Time,” sponsored by White Oak Veterinary, played back to back games against two Madison teams on Saturday, April 28. Both matches were very physical with many goal to goal sprints and breakaways by both teams. The Rapp 2, U-8 “Green Dragons” displayed superior sportsmanship skills against the Madison 4 team. Rapp 2 , U-10 “Demons,” played against Orange 3 on • the RCES field, with Orange defeating 3 - 1. “Mr. Nick’s” U10’s, sponsored by John 'Debergh, played Mr. Lohr’s -Madison 3 team and played ^exceedingly well despite the ;Madison team’s size. Madison -defeated Rapp 5 - 0. Our Girls :;±M0, sponsored by Better I’Homes Realty, lost to Orange ;«-i. ■*', Emma Dodd-Henze played ^forward scoring the goal for •* Rappahannock. Kara Corbin ‘.played outstanding goalie. The U-12 “Firebirds” traveled to Culpeper to take on /Culpeper 2 at Emerald Hill. Both teams were evenly matched and the first 'half ended with a score of 0-0. The second half was as exciting as the first but it was Culpeper wearing down the defense of the Firebirds that changed the game. Culpeper scored three unanswered goals late in the second half and that put the win for Culpeper. Final score: Firebirds 0 Culpeper 3. Go Go Go Firebirds! The U-14 Boys team played Culpeper 2 at RCHS with a great victory win of 41! Way to go U-14! The U-14 Girls team, “Lightning Bolts,” sponsored by Sunnyside Farms, displayed a valiant effort against the girls Front Royal team with a close ending score of Rapp- 4 - Front Royal 5. Congratulations to all RSL - team players and coaches! Bull Run District leading Manassas Park on Friday, April 27 the Lady Panthers first had to deal with a tenacious Lady Bulldog team. The Luray game was the second in a traditional home and away series that the Bulldogs and Panthers enjoy in all sports. The Lady Panthers had beaten the Lady Bulldog Varsity 7-1 at Luray on April 9. This game would be played on our new fields. Junior Gwen Johnson opened the bottom of the first with a walk, stole second and third bases, then scored on junior Amy Clinedinst’s infield grounder. It was the only run the Lady Panthers would get and the only one they would need. On the mound, Sharp shut them down, three in a row, seven straight innings without a runner getting to first base - a perfect gift! It can’t get any better than that - 21 up, 21 down, O runs, 0 hits, 0 walks, 0 runners on base and 13 strikeouts. When it was over, the Panthers had just completed a four-game, home and away sweep of Shenandoah District foes, Page County and Luray High Schools. That hasn’t happened in any sport for awhile! The Panthers out scored the two schools 20-3 over the four games. The message is clear, RCHS can play softball in 2001, lhe Junior Varsity has tor some reason, had troubles with the JV Bulldogs from Luray. Ahead 7-0 in the first game of the series, the JV Panthers fell 8-7 in the seventh inning of that game at home. On Wednesday, April 25 during the second game they fared no better on the road, losing to the JV Lady Bulldogs 8-3 at Luray. On Friday, April 27 the “Big Game” for the varsity was here at home. It was a nice spring late afternoon, in front of a home crowd, when the bus pulled up with the Manassas Park team. The Lady Cougars of Manassas Park, led by senior, First Team, All State Pitcher, Jen Steele, showed why they are the reigning State Champions in the single “A” division. Steele, with an excellent defense behind her, shut the Lady Panthers down with no runs and three hits - one by senior, Dana Caldwell, and one each by Johnson and Sharp. But it was the shaky play of the young, Lady Panther’s defense that exposed their inexperience and took them out of the game. The Cougars got seven hits and two walks off of Sharp. This together with eleven errors was too much to spot the Champs. Manassas Park had their way with our girls and won easily 7-0. The JV Panthers fared much better. They traveled to Manassas Park that same afternoon and showed why they are still undefeated among their Bull Run District, opposing JV squads. They are sitting in first place with a 4-0 record. Their 15-3 defeat of the Manassas Park JV squad was also highlighted by the return of freshman pitcher, Brittany Thornhill, who was coming back from orthoscopic knee surgery, performed three weeks earlier. Thornhill pitched two Photos courtesy of David Clanagan FRESHMAN: Ryisha Cook wins another 100m dash. innings against Manassas Park and her performance signaled the end of “everyday pitching duty” for JV pitching Ace, freshman Lara Kreyling. Now Head Coach, Ritchie Burke will have two Aces’s in his bullpen to turn to for pitching chores. Baseball On Wednesday, April 25 the Panthers varsity traveled to Luray to finally get in a game with our traditional, non-District rival, the Bulldogs. Junior Jamie Keys, who has shown lots of promise this season, started on the slab for the Panthers. This day was not to be his day however, as the Luray team hit him pretty hard over 5 1/3 innings. The Panthers’ defense has not been there to help out when pitchers need it and it showed again today. Despite getting their fourth double play of the season, the defense and the inexperienced pitching staff couldn’t stop the Luray squad from scoring. The final was Luray 11, Rapp 1; Keys was tagged with the loss. The JV Panther played at home against the JV squad from Luray. Although the RCHS side had their hitting shoes on - gamering ten hits against the Bulldog team - the result was the same as the varsity. The inexperienced JV pitching staff just couldn’t stop the onslaught. When the dust cleared, it was the JV team from Luray on top 25-7. On Friday, April 27 the Varsity squared off with the Cougars from Manassas Park, here at home. Senior Mark Wharton took the mound for the Panthers and pitched like he owned it. Having defeated the Panthers 16-6 at home on April 3 the Cougars were not prepared for the change in attitude displayed by the Panthers at home. The defense and Wharton were great. One measly run they gave up over seven innings. But on Friday, April 27 the Panthers bats were silent - collecting only three meager hits and falling 1-0 to the Manassas Park side. It was a tough loss for the Panthers as they continue to struggle to capture that first victory. The JV squad traveled to Manassas Park and through five innings it looked like they were on their way to their third District win against three losses. But the wheels came off the defense again as infield miscues lead to four sixth inning runs for the JV Cougars and they held on to beat the Rapp side 8-7. It was a dejected JV that pulled into the parking lot behind the school late Friday night. They knew they let one get away and it didn’t taste good. They’ve got a lot of the right ingredients, they just need to put it all together and hold. Track The track teams traveled to Brentsville on Wednesday, April 25 for a Tri-Meet with Brentsville and Clarke County High Schools. It was tough competition as Brentsville Girl’s team and Clarke’s Boy’s Team are candidates for Single “A” State Team honors. The Clarke County boy won the meet and the Brentsville girls did the same with theirs. In both cases, the RCHS teams finished last, but again there were some special performances. On the boy’s side, sophomore Zach Bridgeman finished first in the 400 meter dash and senior, B.J. Christian finished first in the shot put.The boys were RCHS boys that placed were: Even! Athlete Performance Place 100m Bridgeman 12:25 2nd 400m Bridgeman 54:53 1st 400m Thomas 56:28 4th High Jump Bridgeman 5'2” 3rd High Jump Welch 5' 4th Long Jump Dodd-Hense 16 07" 3rd Long Jump Bridgeman 16'1/2" 4th Shot Put Christian 43 09" 1 st Discus Christian 10609" 2nd Discus Ashby 90 04" 4th The Girls’ team was led by freshman “phenom” Ryisha Cook and the workhorse of the girls’ varsity, junior Jessica Nawrocki. Nawrocki placed in four events, but it was the show stealing Cook that got the attention. Although the Lady Panther squad came in third, that didn’t stop Cook from doing her thing. She came in first in the 100m dash, 200m dash, and the long jump — not bad for a freshman at a varsity competition. Her unbeaten streak in the 100m dash remains unbroken at five meets - this one, against some pretty good competition. Event Athlete Performance Place 100m Cook 12:75 1st 200m Cook 26:54 1st Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper.., 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor Hi; (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) '' ■'■■.■.lii'in i h. ■ 1.111 ■■■■■■■. .......... Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 400m Maloney 111 04 4th 100m Hurdles Nawrocki, J 21 02 3rd Long Jump Cook 13 09' 1 st Tnple Jump Nawrocki. J 28' 3 1/2" 4th Shot Nawrocki. J. 26' 3 1/2" 3rd Discus Weakley 75 04" (tied) 2nd Discus Bradley 74 04" 4th On Saturday, April 28 several track team members earned medals in the Wrangler Invitational, held at Page County High School's track. This event hosted 13 high school track teams from around the state. When it was over, three Panther runners had placed and earned a medal. One runner, Rvisha Cook won two events and posted a 100m dash time that qualified her for a berth in the single “A” state track championships, to be held at the UVA track in Charlottesville on Saturday, June 2. Other members that competed in the invitational were juniors: Zach Ashby and Brian Lee; sophomore Katie Welch: and freshmen: Chris Ehrhart, Jessica Estes, and Hope Jacobs. Medal winners were: Junior Phillip Thomas 600meters 4:44.3 2nd place Sophomore Zach Bridgeman... 400 meters 55:7 5th place Freshman Rvisha Cook 100 meters 12:9 1st place Cook 200 meters 27:6 1st place Soccer Both Manassas Park soccer teams came to Rappahannock on Friday, April 27 to take part in soccer games that resembled shooting clinics. The girls played first with Karie Von Fange spanking a wicked shot into the net early in the game. This was the first goal of the game and her first high school goal. Adrienne Moore and Jenny Waters followed soon after to make it 3-0 at the half. The second half was all Rappahannocks with Adrienne Moore adding another tally to make it 4-0. The Rappahannock girls had 18 shots in the first half and thirteen shots in the second. The score would have been much higher without some incredible work between the pipes by the Manassas Park goal keeper. The Rapp keeper, sophomore Robin Pivarnik, only needed one ::ave in the entire game to preserve the shut out. The girls team now stands 4-2 overall and the same in the Bull Run District. The boys game was more of the same with the Panthers shooting twenty times in the first half. While dominating the game, Rapp could only manage one tally bv the half. That score came from senior exchange student, Miguel Gaviria, who blasted one in the Cougar goal midway through the first half. Rapp continued to dominate in the second half shooting an additional twelve times. This offensive pressure caused the Manassas Park defense to finally collapse and they surrendered three goals in a fifteen minute period. The final score w'as Rapp 4-0. Gaviria had two goals on the day and senior Daan Riemeijer and sophomore Ralph Pace, each added one. The boys soccer record is now 5-1-1 overall and they are alone in second place behind the district-leading Brentsville squad. Student/Athlete Spotlight Kirk Davis Sports: Baseball Class in school: Senior Most memorable high school sports moment: Two years ago we played George Mason in our last game of the season. They were in first place at the time and I was a sophomore playing in my last varsity game that season. I remember I came up to bat in the bottom of the seventh with two outs and the bases loaded. We were down by one run and a single would win the game. I was already four for four that game with two RBI’s and I wanted a hit in the worst way. I hit the ball hard to deep center, but the centerfielder ran back and caught it to end the game and our season. It was a game I will always remember. Favorite food: Steak Favorite book: None Favorite TV show: Dukes of Hazzard Favorite movie: Entrapment il MSM. - - Favorite music: Country/Brooks and Dunn Graduation ambition: “I plan on going to the Diesel Institute of America in Maryland and training to become a diesel engine mechanic to work on the big engines.” What I like most about RCHS: It’s small and I like that. Son of: Patricia Davis of Washington Sister: Nikki, 28 years old ,\ ,4^ 1(1 Ich dank.e dr Eucharisto Kiitac sma Spasibo! Dankie Mahalo Lar, oi' Blagodarya Todah A,I9Q’° Diolch Aciu Grazie Dziekuje Maroming salamaf Hvala <rb k)>n Tak (J Md»6shai<«.9‘OT s’ ! ■ .1 Dt Asante A dank Thank You Dekujeme vam Xi© Xie Hi Ngiyabonga Thank you to all our clients for an outstanding twenty years. We re looking forward to many more years of working with you. 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—-Happafjannocfe jSetog— 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: RappNewsOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2001 Our View Teens Who says these kids are uncontrollable—Club Getaway Dance proves otherwise Teens have long been perceived as being rebellious, untrustworthy, threatening, bad, malicious, and better ignored than confronted. Bah! From the zoot-suiters of the Forties and the 'greasers of the Fifties to the hip-hoppers of the Nineties—they aren’t bad, they’re just us in a different costume. We’ve all been there, had kids or grandchildren there, and we will be seeing new teens all of our lives. What a blessing. Rappahannock Bazaar’s Club Getaway dance at the Washington Fire Hall last Friday proved that these kids are not only the greatest, but that they are to be trusted, to be loved, and to be the beneficiaries of whatever positive we can do for them. Rappahannock Bazaar will soon open Club Getaway’s temporary home in the former Black Kettle ' Restaurant in Washington. Thanks to David and Maggie Cole of Sunnyside Farms, they’ll have a place this year instead of next. Why not do as the Coles did and help out a bit— send them that old pool table or some furniture or a bit of your time, and give this club a great start. Call them at 987-3311 or e-mail rappbazaar@yahoo.com. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland CLEANUP DAY SET: The Sperryville Cemetery Ad Hoc Maintenance Committee is seeking volunteers! In recent years the Sperryville Cemetery has suffered from a lack of maintenance and attention. It needs to be restored to a condition that would honor our loved ones who have been placed there. Please join the group on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 8 a.m. and lend your support in this endeavor. Bring whatever tools you have that may be of use in general cleanup and trash removal, trimming grass around headstones and markers, pruning shrubs and trees, etc. Cold drinks and snacks will be provided. The gates to the cemetery steps were removed approximately six months ago, anyone with information is encouraged to call Carson Johnson at 987-8720. Letter Thanks to volunteers A salute to the many volunteers who made our 23rd Fodderstack a great success! Diana Bird, Carolyn Thornton, Sue Nigh, Beverly Atkins, Frances Dodson, Frances Foster, Kathy Russo, Carol Quaintance, Lois Markee, Emory and Piggy Russell, Arland Welch, Cindy Sumner, Mabel Lillard, Marta Segarra, Charlotte Nichols, Janet Eastham, Louise McCulloch, Cindy Robinson, Jeanne Sampson, Wayne Paige, Lois Manookian and Jennifer Manly. Also to: Pat Giles, Corrinne Smith, Kori Alexander, Walter Sanhueza, Mindy Cairns, Dawn Andreoni, Karen Williams, Peter Luke, Mary Jane Cappella, Bill Jarrett, Carolyn Johnson, Bill Buntin, Libby Bennett, Mary Latham, Candy Lamma, Gina Leatherbury, Walter Day, Kevin Day, Margy and Steve Morse. Many thanks from the Rappahannock County Park Authority/Race Committee which consist of John McCarthy, Pud Maeyer, Jean Lillard, Holly Lanigan, Rosa Crocker, John Norman, Eileen Day, Ron Makela. The committee Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO ; May 4, 1961 ■ Music classes of Rappahannock High School presented a pro; gram of country and western music last week. On stage were Segar Jones, Judy Lillard, Donald Lilly, Eddie Haring, ; Gary Deal and Arthur Cheatham. ; Richard Jenkins and Shirley Brown were crowned king • and queen of country music at a dance Friday climaxing the * week of activities.' I Sperryville Elementary School will hold its annual May Day ? Program on May 5. The theme is “Symbols of Democracy.” Mrs. Wallace Critzer, mayor of Washington, attended a luncheon Friday in Winchester in connection with the Apple ;■ Blossom Festival. The event honors the mayors of surrounding > cities and towns. » Mrs. Mildred Riley of Flint Hill was presented the keys to a ! 1961 Renault Monday in Harrisonburg after winning a contest sponsored by Harrisonburg Fruit Company. Also winning a prize in the contest was Lewis Clark of Flint Hill who was awarded a Polaroid camera. 3 <9 ■■■ This week, April 30 to May 6, Home Demonstration Clubs through the county will be observing National Home Demonstration week. The theme selected for the week is “Tbday’s Homes Builds Tomorrow’s World.” 20 YEARS AGO April 30, 1981 > New Superintendent Robert Estabrook, his wife Virginia 1 and their two-year-old daughter Diane were featured in a lead J photo. Mr. Estabrook will take over the top slot in the coun‘ ty’s public school system on July 1. A 12-mile bike-a-thon was held Sunday to benefit St. Jude’s Cancer Research Center in Memphis, Tenn. Area bicyclists rode from Flint Hill to Washington and back again to collect pledges for the children’s research hospital. . Jean Lillard, president of the Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary presented the fire company treasurer, Emory Russell a check for $4000 on behalf of the auxiliary. The presentation was made Saturday evening at the annual firemen’s banquet given by the Ladies Auxiliary. A large group of fire, rescue and auxiliary personnel plus friends and guests attended the event. Making plans for a spring flower show sponsored by the Rappahannock County Garden Club were Dee Hume, Florence Nordone and Christine Johnston. The show is scheduled for May 24 at the Amissville fire hall. The show theme is “The Garden Gate Swings Wide.” 10 YEARS AGO May 2, 1991 A lead color photograph of Mrs. Mattie Ball Fletcher was on the front page, which featured the 102 year old lady in her garden among the wisteria vines. Merrill Strange and Matt Eidson won the Eva Smith 0 Memorial awards for being the first female and male runners from Rappahannock County to cross the finish line for the n 13th annual Fodderstack 10K Classic race held Saturday. John Conry Jr., 48, was named Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer by the directors of Rappahannock National Bank this week. Contestants vying to he crowned queen of the Amissville Fire Company are out selling tickets for the June event. Whoever sells the most tickets in three categories, queen, princess and little princess wins. Contestants are Jamie Deal, Sabrina Hensley, Ashley Mills, Crystal Sheffield, Bobby McKinney, Amy Keller, Melissa Corbin, Jessica Pullen, Priscilla Corbin, Juanita Cook and Tiffany Early. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: May Day Court in 1935 at Hull School, Shenandoah National Park. Front, Dalton Frazil!*^ KeyWr Arthur Seal, Garland Seal, Ruby Dwyer, Rhoda Harrell Kight, Sam Dwyer, Catherine Cornell Waters Queen Gar*n * Frazierand King, Lee Cornell. ’ 'jrace Dwyer Gagner

From Dirt Roads to Lee Highway By Don Audette Rappahannock News Writer Picking up the thread of the evolution of roads in the county, in the 1910-1920 period we find Rappahannock opening new public roads, building new bridges, issuing bonds for permanent road improvements, and definitely making use of state-aid. It was also when the county road system took a north-south orientation rather than an eastwest orientation. The first step in the northsouth highway system was a 7.7 mile long macadamized (stone) road from Fodderstack Road in Flint Hill to the county line at Chester Gap, the county having voted for such on April 23, 1910. The reason? To meet a similar road being built from Front Royal. The goal was better access to the Virginia Midland Railroad in that town. Rappahannock County was the main source of trade for Front Royal and the railroad served as the shipment point for our county’s cattle, farm produce, turkeys, etc, to markets mainly to the north and east. The county issued $30,000 worth of bonds to finance the Flint Hill-Chester Gap road and our board of supervisors went first-class with the ads for the first increment of $10,000. They bought space in the Sept. 26, 1910 issue of “The Financial Age,” a New York newspaper of the American Banker’s Association. The ad appeared in a list of other bond offerings, but was also repeated in a large, eyecatching box, with bold headlines. Unfortunately, no one purchased the bonds. The bond’s terms were then changed and they were sold locally: $10,000 to a party in Front Royal; and the $20,000 portion to someone in Hampton, Va. Started in August 1911, the Flint Hill to Chester Gap road was completed in early 1913. What was a macadamized road? Macadamized roads were made of stone. They usually had a 30-foot right-of-way. The whole macadamized roadway was only 12 feet wide, about the size of the single lane you drive on today. After grading and ditching, a base of large stone (2-3 inches in diameter) would be laid down and pounded or rolled into filace, followed by an upper ayer, three to five inches thick, of smaller stone (3/4” to 1 1/2” in diameter), also pounded or rolled into place. Lastly, “fines” or a binding material would fill any voids in the top layer of stones. Sometimes, a dirt summerroad, or side-road, about 12 Courtesy of Library of Congress This extract from Mendenhall’s 1914 Guide and Road Map of Virginia, shows the north-south “main route” through Rappahannock County. feet wide, would be placed next to a macadamized road. Used in good weather, the dirt portion was easier on horses’ feet than the sharp crushed stone of the macadamized part. In the county’s road system, one can almost discern when our board of supervisors made the decision to go along with Virginia’s incipient state highway system. The apparent main thoroughfare was to run north-south from Front Royal to Flint Hill to Washington to Sperryville to Culpeper. The decision point might have been as follows. In January 1913, a bridge was proposed over the Rush River at Baggarly’s Mill ford outside of Washington, along what is now Old Mill Road Road (Route 683). There was a split-vote amongst the board of supervisors and someone from the Circuit Court had to be called upon to cast the deciding ballot. He voted for the bridge, possibly for an “improved” east-west highway aimed toward Warrenton, along the Warrenton Turnpike. But on May 3, 1913, the county taxpayers voted for a macadamized road from Flint Hill, to Washington via Fodderstack Road, and on to Rediviva on the Covington River, where Gid Brown Hollow Road (Route 622) is now located. This was going southwest, toward Sperryville. Later, in November 1913, State convict laborers became available for use on the proposed road. The board of supervisors accepted Virginia’s offer of the use of convicts, canceled the' Baggarly bridge, authorized bonds for the new road, took Summerquest! scheduled Summerquest!, a summer Regional Governor’s School serving Culpeper, F.auquier, Madison and Rappahannock Counties will he held from July 23 - Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily. Gifted and talented students presently in grades 5,6 and 7 and eligible to apply for the two-week summer program held at Emerald Hill Elementary School on Route 229 in Culpeper County. No fees are charged for this program. Transportation is provided from a central location in each county, except in Culpeper County. The theme for the program is Problem Based Learning. Students will have an universal problem to solve while attending the class of their choice: Making Headlines (media production); Figure It Out (math); Something for Nothing (art); The Power of the Pen (writing) and When the Light Came On (science). The deadline for applications is May 4. Notification letters will be sent out by the end of May. For more information, or a brochure and application contact Helen M. Williams at 987-8773. action toward buying roadbuilding equipment, materials, and supplies, and tasked one of its members and Wade H. Massie to meet with the state to assist in such purchases. The Warrenton Turnpike toward Warrenton took a back seat for the next decade. Continuing with the northsouth highway through the county, at the Covington River a concrete bridge was being built in 1917. Any bridge replacing a ford was a great boon as it provided assured passage in all weather, whereas a ford might be too swollen for use at flood times of thaws and rains. The state highway department wanted a 16-foot wide bridge, but the county insisted it be only 12-feet wide. The board of supervisors won. The original bridge is still standing and it became part of Lee Highway in the 1920s. Continuing the northsouth route, another bond was floated for a macadamized road from the Covington River to Sperryville. Three bridges were built over the Thornton River in Sperryville to replace fords used by travelers and the tannery there. Then, yet another bond was issued, this time for a macadamized road from Sperryville to Woodville. A news item in “Southern Good Roads” of August 1910, confirms there was a good, rock highway coming from Culpeper toward Sperryville. In fact, in 1910, the Sperryville tannery had tried using a three-ton motor truck to haul 18 tons of coal from Culpeper to their site and found it took only 2 1/2 days. A six-mule team had been taking two weeks to do the same amount of work. The tannery bought a truck and sold its sixmule team. Oddly, there were still dreams of having an in-county railway system running to Culpeper and then onward to the port at Fredericksburg. Eugene Scheel in his book about Culpeper notes some of these “railways in name only.” In 1898, the Virginia General Assembly chartered the Fredericksburg and Rappahannock Railroad, one part of which included an electrified line from Culpeper to Sperryville. It never came into being. In 1910, P. Henry O’Bannon of Sperryville, proposed a streetcar line to Culpeper. No results. In 1912, Virginia chartered the Culpeper, Madison, and Rappahannock Railroad, and part was to run from Washington. Va.. to Sperryville, and on to Culpeper via the F.T. Valley. O’Bannon was president of the company. That venture failed as well. And so, as the decade of 1910-1919 came to a close, Rappahannock County had created a macadamized northsouth “main road,” with bridges, through the county. Much progress had been made. The “improved” road was even shown on Mendenhall’s 1914 Guide and Road Map of Virginia for tourists. Next time, the wider picture. On the morning side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this classic, 100-year-old getaway offers fine dining, comfortable rooms and old fashioned treatment in a romantic setting. The Hazel River Inn is just minutes away from downtown Culpeper and the Hazel River Inn Restaurant. Off-site catering and gift certificates also available. Hazel River Inn Hazel River Inn Restaurant 540.937.5854 540 • 825.7148 11227 Eggbornsville Road • Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Davis Street • Culpeper. Virginia Up in the hollow #6 By Ben Jones Rappahannock News Writer The longer I live in Rappahannock County, the more I brag about it. We all have our favorite spots, our little rituals, and those special epiphanies of nature that seem to occur frequently in this enchanted little harbor of independence. The indigenous Americans who fished these streams and hunted these hollows for thousands of years were aptly named the Manahoac, which means, “they were very merry.” I understand why. This was the frontier when the 17-year-old George Washington surveyed what is now our county seat. And the people who settled here were tough, hardworking pioneer folk. Their descendants have been wise and prudent stewards of these hills. Over the weekend of April 20, something happened here in the county which could easily go publicly unnoticed, but which I found to be most remarkable. There is an Internet bulletin board based here called Rappnet, which these days serves about 200 members. Most of the time it is a handy place to find a plumber, let folks know about your yard sale, get information about a concert or a fund raiser, or shop for a second hand freezer. During last fall’s forest fires, Rappnet sounded the alarm and members kept others posted of the fire’s directions. It is a handy service. But every couple of weeks, someone will post a topic that sparks a flurry of comments. It may be whimsical and it may be as serious as a heart attack in a swimming pool, but the compelling part is the general thoughtfulness of the responses and the quality of the writing. Recently someone wrote in looking for some good peanuts. Before the day was over Rappnetters were waxing eloquent about the goobers of their youth and debating the relative merits of boiled, salted, and raw. But on the weekend of April 20, the subject was capital punishment, specifically the execution of Timothy McVeigh. Understand, there are some Rappnetters who don’t like the political stuff mixed in with the latest recipe for apple butter, and there Ben Jones apparently are a fevy Rappnetters who don’t care much for each other. But I don’t think there are any Rappnetters who don't either love to make opinions, or love to read opinions. Well, maybe a few, but they either hit “delete” or cancel their subscription. Anyhow, it started with a few postings opposing the death penalty for McVeigh, then I broke the unanimity by writing in favor of his execution. Then the floodgates opened and for three days there was a torrent of fevered debate, passionate, eloquent, mostly reasoned, some well researched, some pious, some pithy, and some outraged. In the course of all this there were scores of postings for all to see and perhaps hundreds of individual communications. Strangers became correspondents, feelings were hurt, friends were made (and perhaps lost) and though it is unlikely that any minds were changed, some hearts were softened as fiery advocates came to respect their opponents. I submit to you that nowhere in the nation is there a community that cares as much as ours about the future of the great experiment called America. And I suggest that by old fashioned fellowship, comity, and brotherhood we can continue in the way of the Manahoac, very merry indeed. If you want to subscribe to Rappnet, just send an e-mail to rappneton@crosslink.net. New subscribers will get a confirmation message and then all you need to do is click on”reply.” Now I’m not saying it will make you merry, or that you will even think it is worth putting in your two cents worth. But you'll see what I’m talking about and then well be able to talk about it. That is how it works. Mother’s (Day ‘Buffet ^ Sunday, May 13th \ 12 Noon-2:30 p.m. • Grilled Chicken Breast • Carved Beef ^. • Leg of Lamb « • Roast Pork Loin | • Seafood Newburg • Soup, Rice & Salad Bar • Vegetable & Potato • Rolls & Butter •Dessert All You Care To Eat For $13.95 ^ Children Under 12-$7.95 > For Reservations Call 825-1037 ' > ABERDEEN BARN LOCATED IN THE HOLIDAY INN OF CULPEPER RESERVATIONS: 825-1037 £ Gorgeous suites. Whirlpool baths. 24-hour care. (It's not a resort. It's a birth center.) Ofl/G WV Matt Werner, M D Karl M 8e*t MO. C.N.M. & Pet* (xxtfrt* MO Having a baby is hard work. 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Budget Fi?om Page A1 ■ increasing in part because of the State’s failure to adequately fund mandated programs. Chairman Pete Estes said that he was irritated about the State’s lack of support to local jurisdictions. Budget cut $315K The budget forwarded by the School Board totaled $9,450,058.53, an increase of 12.53 percent over last year’s budget of $8,397,488.07. Most alarming to the Supervisors was the fact that this increase would have cost the taxpayers about an additional 13 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation, and raised the tax rate to nearly $1.00. As Wakefield Supervisor Roger Welch pointed out at last week’s public hearing and again at the Monday night Budget Adoption meeting, that rate compares unfavorably with the rate in other nearby counties (e.g., Green at $0.76, Culpeper at $0.83, Madison at $0.72) and he suggested that “somewhere we have to find a place in the middle where we can get as much education as we can afford.’’ County Administrator John McCarthy had recommended a cut of $225,000 to the proposed budget to reduce the tax increase from 13 cents to approximately 5 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation. He also suggested that the Board of Supervisors do as Dr. Gangel proposed, and pull out from the budget some $395,000 of nonrecurring capital expenditures and fund those though surplus funds. Mr. Frazier, however, went a little further and forwarded a motion to approve a school budget of $8,739,229—a reduction of $315,037 after removal of the capital budget. This motion was seconded by Bryant Lee and unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors. Mr. McCarthy said that this budget will reduce the tax rate increase from 13 to 3 cents per hundred dollars of assessed valuation, bringing that rate to 90 cents. Reportedly, this is the first budget in six years that Mr. Frazier voted in favor of. Implications Mr. McCarthy said that his recommended reduction of $225,000 to the budget was based upon reductions in the areas of additional staffing and salary increases. The proposed budget showed a total of nearly $491,000 for increases in salary and benefits for teachers and other employees, and nearly $129,000 for additional staff, and it is likely that some, if not much of the $315,000 in cuts from the budget will come from these areas. Undoubtedly, Dr. Gangel and staff and the School Board will be re-reviewing the budget shortly to identify areas for reduction. As Dr. Gangel told the Board of Supervisors at the public hearing last week though, “It really doesn’t matter—we are committed to doing our very best on behalf of the children.” Final concert of season on May*12 The final performance in this season’s “Smithsonian at Little Washington” concert series will take place at the Theatre at Washington, on May 12 at 8 p.m., when harpsichordist Kenneth Slowik will be joined by violist Steven Dann to play the complete sonatas for viola (da gamba) and harpsichord by Johann Sebastian Bach. The “Brilliance of the Baroque” concerts, of which this is one, are perennial favorites at the Theatre. Steven Dann, a native of Canada, began his music studies as a violinist and switched to the viola in his late teens. Early in his career he was named Principal Viola of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, a position he also has held with the Tonhalle Orchestra in Zurich, the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam, the Vancouver Symphony, and the Toronto Symphony, where he is today. As a soloist, he has performed with orchestras throughout Canada and Europe. As a chamber musician, he is currently a member of the Axelrod String Quartet, and has been a member of the Glinka and Supernova quartets. His tours have taken him around the world. Since 1990 he has been a CHEVROLET OOPS! - We ordered 4 Times as many Tahoes, Suburbans and Pickups as we would normally keep in stock. Now we have over ISO of these great products, with more on the way and NO PLACE TO PUT THEM! The situation is so urgent that even other Chevrolet Dealers are welcome to take advantage of these EMERGENCY LIQUIDATION PRICES. 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TO PERFORM: Steven Dann, violist will perform at The Theatre on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. featured performer on the Smithsonian’s series of recordings on the Sony Classical “Vivarte” label. Recent activities include appearances with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Kenneth Slowik is a founding member of the Smithsonian Chamber Players, the Smithson and Axelrod string quartets, the Smithsonian Chamber Orchestra, and the Castle Trio. He appears frequently with Anner Bylsma’s Archibudelli, and has been a soloist with numerous orchestras. Recently, he has been devoting increasing amounts of time to conducting oratorio, opera, and the orchestral repertoire. His extensive discography, spanning composers from Monteverdi and Bach to Schonberg and Richard Strauss, includes more than 50 recordings, many of them international prize winners, featuring him as cellist, conductor, violist da gamba, and the keyboard continuo player: his critically praised liner notes accompany over half of these releases. A member of the University of Maryland faculty, Slowik is also artistic director of the Oberlin Baroque Performance Institute and conductor of the Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra. Tickets for the concert on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m.'at the Theatre at Washington, are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone 675-1253 or email TheatreVA@aol.com. Kenny to exhibit at Middle Street Directly on the heels of his successful exhibition at Gallery K in Washington, D.C., the Middle Street Gallery is proud to announce a show of new oil paintings by Rappahannock artist Steven Kenny. Viewers familiar with Mr. Kenny’s earlier work will find portraits and still lifes rendered in the artist’s trademark surreal style, yet there are some obvious differences in these recent paintings. Larger canvases, a darker palette, more attention to light and dark, and a looser application of paint all combine to create drama and emphasize mood. At first glance reminiscent of 17th century Dutch paintings, Mr. Kenny’s detailed compositions reveal surprising, unusual combinations of Saturday, May 5, 2001,10:00 a.m. Rain or shine To Settle Estate of J.T. Woodward 426 Castle Mt. Rd., Laurel Mills, VA Dir.: From Culpeper. VA a/rax take Rt. 729 approx. 15 mi. to Rt. 618. approx. I mi. past Laurel Mills Store to Rt. 649 (Castle Mt. Rd.). approx. I mi. to atu-turn on left. From Warrenton, VA <& Sperryville, VA ureas take Rt. 211 to Rt. 729 (Ben Venue) southeast approx. 7 mi. to Rt. 618 riffht. 1 mi. past store to Rt. 649 left, 1 mi. 18 hp Murray Kiding Mower, 40 cut, auto. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 May 2, 2001 www.timescommunity.com Handcrafted buildings that will last a lifetime By Bill Kossler Rappahannock News Writer Bob Etchells, local builder and artisan, just got back from the annual D.C. Home and Garden show, where he was showing off one of his new, finely handcrafted portable outbuildings to enthusiastic showgoers. Mr. Etchells, a master craftsman with years of experience building unique homes and doing fine joinery in many heavy timber projects, is founder and lead artisan of Outbuilding America, a small group of skilled artisans making very distinctive, finely crafted, heirloom quality outbuildings. You can custom order these outbuildings and have them delivered to your property. Mr. Etchells was kind enough to take a few minutes at the Home and Garden Show to talk to the Rappahannock News. What brought you to start a business making these ruggedly artistic, traditional looking portable outbuildings? I started building some outbuildings on my property, about five years ago. I built a handcrafted outhouse, and a small handcrafted outbuilding that was five feet by five feet, sort of a garden place. It had one single board and batten door, with hand forged strap hinges that I had laying around. From that building I decided to build a six by ten storage shed, and, just for the fun of it, I had a bunch of salvage materials laying around, I decided to make that look old. The roof framing is so strong that its never going to sag, but I put an intentional sag in the roof, just to add a little character to the roof line, and I cut a tear drop design on the ends of the rafters to give a more crated look. I didn’t really think about starting an outbuilding business but I did get a lot of joy and satisfaction out of building a shed that actually looked like it was there even before I started the house. Once I started putting ideas down on my sketch pad and talking to people about it, it all started to come together. These are functional little buildings, with many many uses: work shops, artist studios, summer homes, little guest houses for weekend visitors, kid’s playhouses... Your cottage here looks as if it belongs in Colonial Williamsburg. Are these buildings period pieces? While our structures look old and traditional, we don’t so much make period pieces but take ideas from the past and try to incorporate them timelessly. We use techniques that look historic, but are upgraded with better technology. Instead of a traditional roof overhang that’s not big enough to keep the rain off the building, we increased the overhang so that rain doesn’t get on the siding, which then doesn’t always get wet then dry, wet then dry, rotting it out. Another example of improving on tradition is in the roof. We put steel in the roof overhang, strengthening it tremendously, but we embedded it in such a way that you can’t see the steel without taking apart the building.We try to disguise all our modern techniques, so that hopefully even the skilled craftsman would appreciate our workmanship. You say these are handcrafted buildings, what does that mean? What distinguishes this from if I go to, say Home Depot or wherever and buy a shed there? Every piece of wood, each individual component has been evaluated and looked over at least two times, and put in that particular place where you see it for a reason, whether because of the different grains in the wood, or what have you... Also, we use rough sawn, air dried timber. You can see all the circular saw marks, because all this wood was sawn on a circular saw mill. There are band saw marks; either band saw or circular saw marks. You don’t see those saw marks on store bought lumber or milled lumber. There is no plywood or other composite product anywhere. The carpentry and woodworking is of high quality. One nice woodworking technique we’ve used is that the vertical siding for example is fully ship lapped. Often an outbuilding around here will have battens on it; the traditional board and batten style. We overlap each individual vertical siding board to eliminate the batten. This adds a nice look and flow as the eye moves across the building. We also use large cut nails, as opposed to regular, round- headed siding nails. All our nails are hand cut nails. They are galvanized and are a larger nail, combining aesthetics and function. Our goal is for the client to get a beautiful building that only improves with time. How long have you been a carpenter? I started doing carpentry when I was fourteen years old, so that would be twenty-six years. Now, I started my first business when I was sixteen. I’ve been self-employed off and on since then. I had a small business in high school, another in college. When I got out of college I worked for two different builders for three and a half years, then I traveled for a year, and in 1987 I started my own general contracting business and built some truly handcrafted log homes and timber frame homes, along with restoration and expansion projects on several nice, hundred-plus year old houses- among other projects. I notice the bright shiny copper roof. Why did you choose that? We wanted to offer one roof to keep things simple. Copper was sort of a natural choice for its durability. Usually in about sixty days it turns into a nice, deep, dark brown, blackish color, and looks pleasant with the different colored sidings, windows and doors that we offer. Its virtually maintenance free. I also chose copper because we can patina the copper several ways. Tell me about all the little hand wrought doorknobs, latches and hinges, its very distinctive, almost colonial or ... I did a lot of research on that, for more than eight months. I’ve been working with a blacksmith down in North Carolina who hand forges most of all the hardware we use, as well as several other sources. I tried about a dozen companies but was only satisfied with three, with high enough quality for us to use- truly hand forged as opposed to sort of partially hand forged, or stamped out machine parts that were worked a little to add character. This is all truly authentic hand forged hardware here. Mr. Etchells invites anyone who is interested to have a look at what Outbuilding America is doing. The example that he took to the D.C. Home and Garden Show, is now on display on US 211, across from Mountainside Market, next to Oldway. Outbuilding America has a web site: www.outbuildingamerica.com. Tb contact the company and Mr. Etchells,or to make an appointment call 9878600, or e-mail: rdbc@earthlink.net. “Traffic” at The Theatre By Joanne Hilty Rappahannock News Writer “Traffic,” a complex, compelling hrisemble drama about the morass that is the drug problem in this country today, plays at The Theatre bn Gay Street in Washington on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Working at the top of his game and with a superior cast, director Steven Soderbergh (“Erin Brockovich”) vividly presents several distinct but interconnected stories. The first story is photographed in tobacco-stain brown, the second with blue filters, the third in bright sunshine-all by Soderbergh himself, who puts the camera on his phoulder and throws us into the middle of the action. Individually, the scenes play with superb toughness, and the over-all impression is one of high intelligence and great good humor threading its way through a morass. There’s Michael Douglas, a conservative judge just appointed the nation’s drug czar, who learns the 'hard way that fighting drugs begins at home when his daughter (Erika Christensen) turns out to be a heroin addict; a wealthy Southern California matron (Catherine Zeta-Jones) who discovers upon his arrest that her businessman husband (Steven Bauer) is really a drug dealer; a Mexican policeman (Benicio Del Toro, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor in this role) who tries to find a way out of the corruption surrounding him; and two dedicated Drug Enforcement Administration officers (Don Cheadle and Luis Guzman) attempting to nail Bauer. The movie is based on a 1989 British TV miniseries known as “Traffik,"written by Simon Moore, which used the same multi-layered L approach to depicting the drug trade. Soderberg and screenwriter Stephen Gaghan have created compelling, gloves-off drama, whether agents are facing death in some backstreet bust, or middle-class kids are anonymously dumping an OD’ing pal at the emergency room it J entrance. A powerful epic, you’ll find yourself following everyone’s outcome with profound intensity. (Rated R, 147 minutes) See you at The Theatre, Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Refreshments following the movie in the lobby of The Theatre. li Photos courtesy of Bob Etchells CRAFTSMAN: Bob Etchells posing in front of one of his fine handcrafted structures. CUSTOM MADE: This handsome lawn and garden shed features double doors on one end and a single door on the opposite end Julie Portman will teach summer course Workshops to be offered in June, advanced workshop available in July Three workshops on writing your life story are being offered by Ki Theatre this summer in Washington. They are taught by Julie Portman, an Obie award winning writer and performer whose most recent play, Three Roses, will be broadcast on WCVE Television, an affiliate of National Public Broadcasting. Each summer Portman, who lives in Rappahannock County, offers workshops called Creating Your Autobiography. People in all walks of life attend - therapists, writers, nonwriters, teachers, artists, retirees, government employees. “You don’t need to consider yourself a writer or a storyteller to enjoy the workshop and get lots out of it.” This summer Portman is offering three workshops: Complete Autobiography Workshop over two consecutive weekends on June 8, 9, 10 and June 15, 16 and 17; an Introductory Workshop on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 22, 23 and 24; and an Advanced Workshop for people who have previously enrolled in Portman’s workshops on Friday, Saturday and Sunday; July 27, 28 and 29. Enrollment for each workshop is limited to 12 participants. “We listen to people’s stories every day”, says Portman. “Creating Your Autobiography workshops are an opportunity to explore, to write and to share your own story. In these workshops you learn to listen to yourself and to others in a new way. By sharing your stories and getting We listen to people’s stories every day. Creating Your Autobiography workshops are an opportunity to explore, to write and to share your own story. Julie Portman Teacher supportive feedback in the workshop, each person’s ability to remember, imagine and write begins to grow. When the workshop ends, participants have a body of autobiographical stories and the skills and tools to continue writing on their own.” This year certified documentation of contact hours for CElTs in all professions are available for workshop participants. Tb register for the workshops or for more information call Ki Theatre at 987-3164 or send an e-mail to julie@kitheatre.com.

Church Activities Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship 11 a.m. Youth and evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:3Q p.m. Revival at Five Forks Revival services are currently underway at Five Forks Regular Baptist Church and will continue through May 7 at 7 each evening. The speaker will be Matthew Speck, director of the Rapidan Baptist Camp. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: 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. 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. Gid Brown Pentecostal Services 7:30 p.m. Friday: County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 6 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. c f Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Friendship Day at Woodville Woodville Baptist Chufch would like to invite everyone to join its annual friends celebration on May 6. There will be a covered dish meal and gospel music by Charles Clinedinst and friends immediately following the worship service. For more information call Pastor Alpheus Atkins at 987-3317. FT. Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rev. Brian Petty Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 6 p.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Ho*y Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Remembering May Day Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 My first memory of May Day-Health Day was when I first started school in Rappahannock in 1939. It had been in existence years before this. It was created to draw attention to the importance of health and to provide an incentive for children to get their teeth taken care of and become a five pointer. This was a requirement for physical fitness. To be a five pointer you had to meet the requirements for the five points of the star which represented vision, hearing, teeth, throat, and weight. If you failed any of these you were given an X on your report card. Once these were corrected, the date of correction was written in and this entitled you to the Five Point Certificate. This was much like a diploma, signed by the Division Superintendent and was from the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Board of Education and Health. It also had the gold Virginia State Seal. A gold star indicated high five standards with immunization against smallpox and diphtheria. If you were a five pointer this entitled you to participate in the May DayHealth Day activities. This encouraged each student to become a five pointer so they could enjoy and participate in the Commencement Day activities. In 1935 Hull School which was a one room school and located in what is now the Shenandoah National Park, celebrated May Day with the crowing of a queen and king, along with other attendants. Another May celebration had been held since 1921 at Washington and was called County Commencement. This tradition continued for years and was a very important day with everyone attending dressed in their best. The students displayed their school work so the School Board and taxpayers could see what the students had learned the previous year. Most of the activity was held on the baseball field where Judge and Mrs. Rayner Snead now reside. The five pointers would march in the parade and games were played. There was always a large crowd attending. This continued until the gas was rationed in World War II. The May Day I remember and was a part of holds many memories. These were held at Sperryville High School. As I’ve said before, Mrs. Mary Quaintance (Snead) was and will always be remembered as a very special person who personally cared about all her students. She instituted the May Day celebration and encouraged each student to visit the dentist. She would take many students in her car to a dentist that would have never gone otherwise. Later the students were transported by a school bus to Doctor Palmer at Culpeper or Doctor Spitler at Luray. She helped to bring the percentage of five pointers much higher each year. Mrs. Quaintance knew most of the rural children were healthy except for their teeth. “It was a shame to see a beautiful girl or boy in desperate need of dental care.” She was very convincing to the student and parents that visiting the den Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser PARTICIPANTS: Jane Rudasill Hopkins was May Day Queen and little Sally Dwyer (Keyser) was a flower girl. Watch for other May Day celebration photos throughout the month featured in Out-of-the-Attic section. tist once a year or more often would save pain, trouble, money, and your teeth. She was responsible for the dental health program that helped countless Rappahannock children over the years. A group of girls were chosen to visit each classroom. Each student in the classroom would vote for who they wanted for queen. The runner-ups came according to the next number of votes. Everyone had a part in the decision of the Queen and her Court. There were no classes on May Day and it was a full day’s entertainment with the five pointers marching, singing, and health reports. There was the great May pole dance. This was different colored streamers attached to a pole. Each student had a streamer and as you braided the pole, one student would go under then over until the pole was braided and all the streamers were used. It was pretty, but easy to get confused. , Regardless of the type of May Day celebration, it was for the benefit of the students to become five pointers. On May 3 Sperryville’s own “Burgers N Things” will open Cooters’ Country Picnic. They will be open Thursday through Sunday. So go on down and enjoy a great meal under the shade trees, listen to the rushing Thornton River, and music on the weekends! Mrs. Troy Jenkins was a visitor this weekend with her mother, Mrs. Ann Scheckel in Gaithersburg, Md. Mrs. Lorene Dwyer, Mrs. Virginia Frazier, Ms. Jeanie Dwyer and Jeff Dwyer spent several days this week touring in Williamsburg. Call me with your news and make it a good week! '; Cottons announce birth Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cotton of Mont Alto, Pa. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Alan on April 4 at Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, Pa. Benjamin weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Payne of Washington. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper and the late Nelson Jenkins. Maternal great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Sadie Durham of Jeffersonton. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Cotton of Port Jervis, N.Y. Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. May Hollis of Groveland, N.Y. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West' SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 * Once upon a time a boy absentmindedly wandered deep into a woods. As the sun j; sank behind the tall trees, the f bov panicked, having no sense of direction in the blackness, not knowing what waited ahead. Disheartened, he began to lose hope until suddenly he remembered... It was there all the time...on his keychain...the small glowing compass his father had given him for such a time as this. Since he had never used it, it was nearly forgotten. What a disaster that could have been! Our Heavenly Father has given us the light or His word to guide us as we wander through the maze of our lives. Make it an unforgettable part of your life as you worship each Sabbath. God knows what lies ahead. He is ready to help us find our way. God is there all the time. 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Families travel, visit, entertain, celebrate Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Daniel and Sally Keyser of Sperryville and Mrs. Kathleen Lee of Flint Hill. Congratulations to Steven J. Bailey and his bride Emma ;of Strasburg who were married in. Winchester recently. Steven Bailey is a grandson of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Happy belated birthday wishes to Greg Miller of Stafford who has his 15th year on Wednesday, May 2. Z Old neckties are needed for £ craft item for vacation bible school whidi is June 18-22. If you have some to donate please leave them at the Washington Baptist Church office. Tuesday, April 17 Leslie Norman of Culpeper, John and Nina Norman and son Eric and Mrs. Marilyn Bailey had dinner at the Pig and Steak Restaurant in Madison for Nina’s birthday. On Sunday Mrs. Marilyn Bailey attended the Students Ballet Performance at Wakefield School in which her granddaughter, Peyton Bailey participated. Peyton is the daughter of Johnathan and Stacy Bailey. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey and her granddaughter, Leslie Norman of Culpeper were in Elkton on Tuesday. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Rachael Wharton Frazier, sister of Mrs. Mary Groves of Remington and the late Gibson Wharton, Eunice Sisk and Bea Wharton, all former residents of Rappahannock. Our condolences and sympathy to her family. On Saturday evening Kenny Miller of Stafford, Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown had dinner in Methodists schedule services Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 ' : Proclaim the Word services will be held in the United Methodist Churches beginning May 21 at the Sperryville United Methodist; May 22 in' the Willis Chapel Church and ion May 23 at the jFlint Hill ; Church. Jeff Light of Woodville will be the guest speaker with a • covered dish dinner at 6:30 and worship service at 7:30 each evening. The public is welcome. Guest speaker at Willis Chapel will be Sam Campbell and speaking at Flint Hill will be Jon Heddleston. Guests on Sunday of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Mark and Diane Graves and infant daughter, Katelyn of Summerduck, Edith Graves of Fredericksburg, Wayne Graves and friend, Barbara of ^Remington, Mrs. Nellie * Graves of Chester Gap and I :Donna St. Clair of Jefferson. ; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Proper ♦ of Dickerson, Md. visited her !:•grandmother, Mrs. Barbara ‘ Gentry on Sunday. J Recent guests of Mrs. • Gentry were Billy Coppage 'land Margie MacFarland of » Charlottesville. The Flint Hill United ' Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at •'^8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. - Merlin Shorb invites the public. ;> Tlje Flint Hill Baptist ■> -Church has worship service on I 'the second, fourth and fifth ;; Sundays at 11 a.m. The public - *-js cordially invited. * Have a great week! ’« t;'7 >r : Subscribe to the Rappahannock News; Call 675-3338. :: ■ -- Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Manassas at Logan’s Restaurant. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton joined Mrs. Ruth Clark and their cousin, Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. for lunch in Culpeper. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ken Witts of Baltimore, Md. were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mrs. Barbara Slack, who had spent a week with the Clarks. Mrs. Slack returned home with the Witts. Mrs. Ann Simmons joined the family for lunch. On Sunday evening Mrs. Sarah Brown entertained with birthday cake and ice cream for her daughter, Bobbie Jo’s 15th birthday. Guests were Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children, Samantha and Robert and Mrs. Ann Brown and grandson, Sammy Brown of Woodville, Kenny Miller of Stafford, Amanda Brown, Ginger Estes, Jessica Estes, Rusty Smoot and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Thursday, May 3 is the 50th Annual National Day of Prayer. If we hope for the Lord to be pleased with this nation we must pray for his blessing and mercy for all people to become one nation under God. Have a great week and call me with your news for this column. mass Nicole Champney to wed W. Ubben Walter and Sherry Champney of Front Royal and Virgie Ubben of Chester Gap are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Nicole Champney and William Ubben. Miss Champney is a 1998 graduate of Warren County High School and is currently attending Lord Fairfax Community College seeking a nursing degree. The bride-tobe is employed by Winchester Medical Center. Mr. Ubben is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is presently employed at Ferguson Enterprise in Front Royal. A May 19th candlelight wedding is being planned at Chester Gap Baptist Church. Marriage licenses The following marriage licenses were recently issued at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. James Keith Lambert, Stanardsville and Bridget Dianne Stites, Earlysville. Robert Lee Elliott, Devils Elbow, Mo. and Mary Ellen Bailey, Devils Elbow, Mo. Christopher Anthony U Thasoonthom, Fairfax and Tess Marie Wenger, Gainesville. James Bennett Crux, Chester Gap and Glenda S. Dixon, Chester Gaqp. William John Regrut, Springfield and Sherri Emilie Olson, Springfield. William Christopher Ubben, Chester Gap and Nicole Elizabeth Champney, Front Royal. Nurture your spirit with the beauty of flowers. 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Wood at 9873301; Joel Daczewitz, 987-8395; Bob Metcalfe, 675-3897; Carson Johnson, 987-8720 or Roger Andrews at 987-8974. Bicycles, furniture, tools, oil paintings, guns and hunting supplies and much more has already been donated and additional merchandise is arriving daily for the auction. A special auction item includes a red 1982 Kawasaki GPZ 750. All donations will be greatly appreciated. Moonlight Hike of Old Rag The next Ragged Mountain Resource Center Moonlight Hike will be on Saturday, May 5. Interested participants may meet at the upper parking lot on the Nethers side between 7:30-8 p.m. Bring layered clothing and nourishment for self. Return time is uncertain, but likely around or after midnight. If it is overcast or raining, the hike will not take place. If camping is a consideration, be sure to allow time for set up. Contact hike leader Hunt Harris for additional information: e-mail do hunt@mnsinc.com or call 540-987-3366. Garden Club plans flower show The Rappahannock County Garden Club is sponsoring a Standard Flower Show entitled “In this Delightful Garden Grows” on Saturday, May 19, at the home of Bruce and Susan Jones on Long Mountain Road. The show will feature nine classes of design, 36 classes of horticulture and special exhibits of native wildflowers, shrubs and grasses and a demonstration of how to develop a bluebird trail. The show is open to the public between 1:30 and 5 p.m. For further information about the show or to enter the competition call Celine Siira 727-8793 or Betty Wood 9878886. For directions to the show call Susan Jones 675-3152. Buttercup Ball planned The Buttercup Ball is an upcoming event sponsored by Headwaters and the PTO of the Rappahannock County schools to thanks the teachers for all that they do. It is being held on May 12 at the Old School House of the CCLC on Mt. Salem Avenue from 8 to 11 p.m. There will be live music by one of the high school teachers, Bobby Glasker and his Blues-Hawks band. There will also be heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cake walk, door prizes for teachers and much more. All employees of the Rappahannock County schools and parents are welcome to attend. The cost is $10/couple for the parents only. Direct any questions to Kaye Kohler at 937-6146 or Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597. Public invited to meeting The public is invited to hear Paul Kearney, proprietor of Thornton River Fly Shop, discuss “Wading Tactics for Smallmouth Bass in the Shenandoah River.” This program will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m., in the Thornton River Fly Shop, located at the intersection of U.S. 211 and Route 522 in Sperryville. This program is sponsored by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited that meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month. The Chapter charter includes-a four-county area, all of Page, Shenandoah and Warren Counties and the northwestern part of Rappahannock County. Trout Unlimited is incorporated as a national, non-profit educational, charitable organization dedicated to protecting coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Call Bud Brune at 675-3183 for additional information. 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. Game scheduled for Sunday The Monarchs will host their first game on Sunday, May 6 against Page County at 2 p.m. at the ball field behind the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the RCHS Band Room. All interested persons are welcome to attend. For additional information contact Ginger Estes at 675-3464 or Lynne Fournier at 987-8575. DMV Mobile Center coming The Department of Motor Vehicles’ Motor Customer Service Center will visit the Town of Washington on Monday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The center will be located on the Washington Fire Department grounds. The DMV on wheels offers most services that you'll find in office locations. Mobile services include driver’s license exams and road tests, vehicle registration and titling, driving records and photo identification cards. If your driver’s license expires within the next two years, you can renew ahead of time at the mobile unit. This weekend at Blue Moon Trust Me will be performing on Friday, May 4 at Blue Moon Cafe just west of Sperryville. Stevie G & The Leisure Scientists will perform on Saturday, May 5. Queen contestants sought Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is now seeking contestants for their annual Carnival Queen, ages 1320; Jr. Miss, ages 8 to 12; Little Miss, ages 3 to 7 and Little Mister, ages 3 to 7. For tickets and more information contact Sandi Carter at 937-4218. The carnival will be held June 27- i 30. Classmates to reunite for 15th The Rappahannock County High School graduating class • of 1986 is gearing up for their 15 year class reunion in June of . 2001. If you are a graduate of 1986 or know of anyone that ; graduated in that year, contact Elaine McCabe Kramer at 675- ' 3625 or Marlina Jenkins Lee at 937-6035. 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, 987-9700.

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Attractive SBPF 40. 5 9”. 145lbs.. short hair, enjoys church, theatre traveling dining out and the outdoors ISO a sincere, stable N/S SWM. 35-50. tor a LTR Ad# 3384 KINDRED SPIRITS Gregarious SHF. 20. 5 5", !60lbs , black hair with blond highlights, enjoys dancing, clubbing, dining the cinema, all kinds of music Seeking a SHM 20. for LTR Ad# 3529 FILL THE BILL Fit. sincere SHF, 49. 5 4". educated, loves reading, animals, museums, dining, dancing. music ISO SH/WM. 47-60. height/weight proportionate Ad# 3518 FISHING PARTNER Petite, lively, energetic SWF. 47. blond hair, blue eyes. loves dancing, movies. theatre. the beach, relaxing quiet nights at home Seeking healthy, fit. honest SWM. 39-57. over 5' 11" who enjoys going fishing Ad#.3516 SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY Very friendly, extroverted SBCF. 54. full-figured, likes movies, socializing, theatre, going to church, dining Hopes for a LTR with a trustworthy SWCM. 50. who likes to go to uuuiuii mun oo i h CAT LOVER Very pretty, romantic, honest SW mom, 34. 5\ J85lbs., strawberry blond hair, brown eyes, en|oys computers, crafts, music, gardening, family times, cuddling dancing, cats. Seeking a SWM. 34-39. for LTR Ad# 3512 LOVE MATCH Very attractive shapely, classy SBCPF, 40. hopes to find a LTR with a kindhearted SWCM. 35-52, loves dining out. films, theatre. the outdoors, going to church. Ad# 3505 SPRING INTO LOVE Romantic SHF. 47. 5 . 140lbs.. dark hair, brown eyes, enjoys walks in the country side reading, the outdoors, movies, theatre, dininy Seeks gregarious SWM 47-57, for LTR Ad#. 3503 LOOK OVER HERE Trim SWF, 45. 5 5". N/S. blond, likes outdoors, gardening, dining, looking to meet a warm-hearted, affectionate DWM. 40-52, 5'10">, trim, for possible relationship Ad# 3291 SOULMATE? SWF, 52, tall, blonde hair, blue eyes, just wants to rebuild her life with someone special ISO a SM. 5099, tall, mature, for LTR Ad# 3488 GIVE A JINGLE DF. 38. enjoys reading, music, movies and fun things with kids ISO a SM 35-45. who possesses family values & honesty for friendship first Ad# 3486 HONESTY SAYS IT ALL SWF. 47. 5‘8\ attractive fit. brown eyes, carefree enjoys the outdoors, walk, hiking, fishing and nature ISO an old-fashioned, respectful SWM 36-60 Ad#.3483 LOOKING FOR YOU SBF. 41, humorous enjoys spoits, activities and going out ISO SBM. 40-46. with common interests. Ad# 3491 TRY ME ANYTIME SWF. 22. brown hair/eyes seeking a muscular SBiRBM. 26-30. who likes kids, for LTR Ad# 3480 BRUNCH LUNCH OR Dirmer'> Slim, attractive, educated, cultured WPF, 52 5‘. 10 libs, brown hair'eyes. enjoys dining, beaches, fishing cruising boating, sunrises/sunsets, holding hands, cuddling ISO slim, educated, considerate, caring D/SWPM. 50ish Germantown area Ad#.3462 UmVfcHb>ALI5> I KJ SWPF 53. works in edu cational institutions attends Universal church ISO WM. 50-60 whos kind-hearted, financially secure, with grown children for friendship, possibly more Ad# 3459 LET FRIENDS BLOSSOM Honest SF 49 5 2'. 125lbs . financially secure, enjoys the water, long walks, dining out and much more ISO SM 4955 who's caring affectionate. compassionate Ad# 3458 GOLD DYNASTY WF. 38. 5 8’ . brown hair, ha^el eyes. ISO college grad WM 33-43. whos 6V has a big heart openminded, athletic outdoorsy, witty, optimistic values health and integrity, tor LTR Ad# 3455 ANYTHING OUTDOORS Fun WF, 26, 5 8", mediumbuilt. auburn hair ha/el eyes, loves laughter, fishing, camping, country music, children and quiet evenings ISO WM. 28-50 employed, ready for a commitment Gaithersburg area Ad# 3449 NONE BETTER Attractive SWF. 63. 5 7“ with blondish/brown hair, who likes meeting new people going to the theatre. swimmina and taking long walks ISO a kindhearted WM 59-68 who shares similar qualities and interests Ad# 1237 RECIPE FOR LOVE Friendly SWCF 57. 5 3", medium built, blond blue eyes enjoys dining out. concerts cinemas walks looking for a SWCM 5265 Ad# 3426 A MIRROR IMAGE Petite SWF. 52 brown hair blue eyes warm, affectionate likes biking, walks music art museums traveling, seeking SWM 4862. self-sufficient stable humorous with similar interests. Ad# 3419 SASSY ANO SWEET SWF, 41 enjoys movies, walks, laughter, animals, looking for intelligent, financially/emotiorial'y secure SWM. 35-48 tor friendship first Germantown Ad# 3415 MUTUAL CONCERN Warm-hearted, educated open-mmded SHF. 30. ISO down-to-earth, athletic SWM. 27-39 for friendship and maybe more. Ad* 3409 TAKE A CHANCE Nice, sweet, sensitive SBF. 18 5'6". black hair brown eyes, searching for SWM, 19-30. for friendship first. Ad*.3404 SERIOUS ONLY Outgoing. Vietnamese SAF. 40 5 5". 115lbs.. with accent, enjoys dancing and traveling. ISO SWM 50-56 for friendship and possible serious relationship Ad# 3400 SOUND GOOD? SWF 32. 57". 125lbs . with accent, enjoys sports, swimming, tennis, chess and computers. ISO SWM. 32-40. tor friendship and maybe more Ad# 3398 DINNER FOR TWO SWF 32. 57- I25lbs.. loves chess, swimming, computers, cooking sontetimes seeking SWM. 3240. for casual dating Rockfield. Ad# 3397 CALL FOR MORE Hardworking SWF. 24. enjoys hiking and being outside. ISO a SWM. 23'31 to hang out with and share common interests. Ad# 3359 LOOKING FOR YOU!! Outgoing SWF 39 5 6". 130lbs. red/brown hair, green eyes, enjoys water sports, reading, movies, dining and cooking. ISO SWM. 37-53, secure, dark features and fun times. Ad# 3347 GOOD TIMES Caring SBF 49. 5. 135!bs . single mother who loves to cook. Seeking a secure. SM. 40-61. for lots of laughs and smiles Ad# 8132 DC MY SWF. 39. 5 3". black hair likes concerts quiet evenings and romance. ISO an honest, romantic, intellectual SWM. 37-55. for a LTR. Ad# 3386 ARE WE A MATCH? Only one way to find out and that’s to call! Personable. educated, retired WF, 70, likes cards. Atlantic City, hanging out. walks, swimming ISO a caring, sincere, non-smoking. gentlemanly WCM, 62-74 Ad# 3380 U ONLY LIVE ONCE So why not call this outgoing. outdoorsy. happy SBPF. 42, who likes expanding my mind, exercise, reading, ja/z and make the most of it? ISO an outgoing, compatible, intelligent, happy SBM. 41-47 Ad# 3345 ATTRACTIVE BLOND SWF, 38, 5’ 10". 140lbs.. hazel eyes, self-employed, enjoys the beach, dancing, dining, travel or just a relaxing night at home. • ISO D/SWM, 6V. financially secure sense of humor, 36-50, for possible LTR Ad#.3321 YOU RE THE MAN SWF, 19. 5T , blonde hair, talkative, enjoys reading and hanging out. ISO a SWM 21-28. thin, tail, masculine, for friendship first Ad#.3342 FINDINQ LOVE? SBF. 38 5’8'. 130lbs . brown hair, witty, outspoken. enjoys walks church, singing. movies and sports ISO a SBM 35-40. who just loves life. Ad#. 331 7 A MAN FOR ME! SWF 52 5 7". 125lbs . blonde hair, enjoys dancing, music, beach and art ISO a SWM 49-60, with some things in common Ad# 3288 FIND ME SOON! SBF, 43, black hair. 5'5‘. 180!bs.. shy, loving enjoys reading, parks, mountains, quiet evenings and church ISO SBCM, 40-50, with common interests Ad# 3287 WARM FEMININE FUN WF 50, 5 5 \ 125lbs.. long blond hair, hazel eyes, enjoys music, art, travel, theatre, movies, dining, museums, outdoor activities. the ocean beaches. ISO a kind, humorous AM 50-75 with good character emotjonally/fmancially stable Ad# 3326 OPEN TO ADVENTURE Very attractive BF. 42. 5 7" I35lbs . college educated, self-employed. enjoys amateur golf, comedy, music, walking along beach on moonlight night, cooking fine wine theatre. ISO a tall, very good-looking caring, loving CM 4050 for LTR Ad# 3316 WOMAN OF INTEGRITY SBF. 42 reserved, oldfa shtonecJ looking to form a union !o lasf a lifetime with a SM. 45-60, who appreciates the values of a woman like myself. Ad* 3305 YOUR LOVING ANGEL BCF 31, mom. enjoys dancing music, cooking, quiet times the beach, church ISO a gentle caring down-to earth nice, compassionate BCM 2836, family-oriented, possible relationship Ad# 3292 WARM FEMININE SEXY Loving kind honest, caring. humorous BPF. 32. 5 5*. 180lbs brown hair, enjoys dancing, movies, biking ISO a very tall, nice honest, caring BM. 28-45 for friendship, monogamous relationship. Ad# 3282 TIRED OF LOOKING? WPF, 66, Catholic, foreign born, N/S. enjoys movies, theatre, sight-seeing dining, traveling ISO a WPM 60-68. N/S. financially/emotionally secure with good morals Ad# 3271 ON THE SHY SIDE Quiet, honest, goodnatured. calm, educated, fit SWF. 37 likes cats, long walks, quiet times, cuddling music, reading, simple things m life ISO a compatible SWM 32-38. for LTR. Frederick area Ad# 3094 SEEKING A REAL MAN SWF, 55. 5 3‘, 120lbs . m good shape, cra^y. loyal, open. likes animals. Harleys, dancing, adventure, movies, would like to meet a confident, secure, venturesome tall SWM, 48-60 5 10"*. for a passionate, committed relationship Ad# 3148 LOVES LIFE Upbeat SF, 52 5 3*. 150lbs blond hair brown eyes employed, enjoys NASCAR ISO a kind, honest. farmly-onenied SM 50-65 N/D with no drugs Ad# 3104 CALL NOW SWF, 58. 55\ 125lbs.. enjoys movies, outdoors, music, the ocean and country living, looking for a SWM 50-75. N/S. who's emotionally and financially stable. Ad# 2757 A TASTE OF JAPAN Shapely. sweet. shy SA/WF. 43, enjoys short . hikes outside, long hugs inside and a variety of things in between ISO a tall fit, honest, commitment-minded SWM, 4149 Ad#.3051 AVID SPORTS FAN Sweet, kind, caring, sensitive SBF 23. 5T'. 130lbs , athletic-build. enjoys sports, movies, dining out. biking hiking, rollerblading, ISO a SM. 25-35 Ad# 3268 VIVACIOUS! Humorous SWF. 55. 5 6" 160lbs., brown hair, ISO a confident, financially secure SWM. 45-65, with a sense of humor Ad# 3229 ALMOST PERFECT Petite SAF, 29. 105lbs , likes music. dancing, cooking and working out. Seeking an honest, kind, drug-free SM. 28-40. for LTR Ad# 3251 COMPLETE PACKAGE Cheerful SWF 45. 6’2'\ long blond hair smoker enjoys animals cooking, reading, sports and outdoor activities ISO tall, height/weight proportionate SWM. 38-55, with a good personality, for LTR Ad# 3260 CALL TODAY Average-built, easygoing SF. 49. 5'4\ brown hair/eyes hobbies include art. architecture, music and sports Seeking an intellectual SM, 45-57. for a casual relationship. Ad# 3232 FAIRY TALES COME True when you’re young at heart! Your only as old as you think you are! That's the philosophy of this . active, slender WF. 70. N/S. M/D, with many interests! ISO a compatible, active, fun WM. 67-80. Ad#.3205 INTERESTED? Quiet SWF 39, 5.'5', black hair, brown eyes, likes hiking, dining, quiet times and movies. ISO an honest, loyal, affectionate, SWM. 40-49, who is financially/emotionally secure, for LTR Ad#.3213 RUNTIMES AHEAD Easygoing, fun SBF, 36. 5T, 130lbs., auburn hair and green eyes, enjoys cooking, movies, cats and staying home. Seeking a SBM, 30-42. with similar interests. for LTR Ad#.3175 PLEASE RESPOND Fun-loving, full-figured SWF. 62. financially stable, smoker. Interests include: shopping, talking and walking. Seeking a financially stable SWM. 50-65. smoker, tor LTR. Ad#.3177 AWAITING YOUR CALL SWF, 24, 5’6". 135lbs. blue-eyed blonde. ISO a tall, muscular, SWM, 2430. with dark hair/eyes, who likes to party and also would like to settle down Ad# 3178 ALL THE RIGHT STUFF SWPF. 42 5 8". very romantic, average-built, dark eyes, long auburn hair, extroverted, friendly, playful, humorous, enjoys dancing, swimming, the beach, fishing, live music. ISO a loving, confident SWM. 37-49 Hockville area Ad#.2966 JUST LOOKING WF, 30 5T, 115lbs . brown hair,'eyes. ISO a WM 30-36. 5 1 0" or under, who likes the outdoors and good times Ad# 3149 TOO OLD FOR TOYS! A real man is what this SWPCF. 41. blonde hair, green eyes, has in mind. She enjoys camping, hiking, cooking and children ISO a SWM, 40-55. with traditional values Ad# 3151 UNIQUE PERSONALITY Quiet SWPF. 56. 5'9" 120lbs., brown hair, hazel eyes, loves reading, classical music, cats, live theatre. restaurants, hiking, interested in meeting a quiet SWM. 54-60, who enjoys conversations and company together YOUR TIME HAS COME Call this active SWPF, 45. 5'6". who enjoys racquet - ball, tennis, animals, keeping (it. nature, seeking a fun. kind-hearted SWPM 45-49, to share quality times with. Frederick Ad# 2808 SAIL WITH ME Self-employed SWF, 58 5 5", 125lbs with brown hair,'eyes, enjoys music, movies, dining out, festivals and boating ISO a moral, sincere, secure humorous SWM. 50-75, over 6\ for romance Ad# 3112 ALWAYS A CHANCE Outgoing, witty, assertive SWPF. 43, 5’2" 130tbs. brown hair/eyes, enjoys antiques, quiet evenings, dining out movies Seeking an educated, self assured SWPM, 40-53, who loves animals, for LTR Ad#.3131 BE MY PRINCE Romantic sensitive, intelligent SWF. 32 5’5\ 110lbs , enjoys foreign languages. reading, music, romance Looking for an honest, kind, family-oriented SWM 35-42 for possible relationship Ad# 3128 I’M THE ONE Friendly nice SBF, 30. 5'9". 195lbs, enjoys f>oetry. bike riding, hiking, movies quiet times Looking tor a commitmentminded. SM, 26-35. for mature, lasting relationship Ad# 3111 .-. LADY ISO GENTLEMAN Cultured PF, 50. no children. enjoys theater, line dining, long walks, traveling and quiet evenings. ISO a cultured SM. 52-65, who comfortable from jeans to suits, with no baggage. for friendship, possible relationship Ad# 3101 VALUES HUMOR Tired of being alone, this SWF. 51. enjoys reading, cooking, antiques, flea markets and dining out She's ISO a SWM. 30-60, for friendship and maybe more Ad# 3097 MAKE ME LAUGH Independent, educated SWF. 45 5'5". small to medium build with one qhild who enjoys laughing, animats, kids and music. ISO a SWM. 35-55, lei's talk and communicate Ad#. 3093 HIGH ON LIFE SWF. 50. 5'5', 125lbs., long blonde hair and hazel eyes, enjoys music, art travel and antiques ISO SAM, 50-75. who is financially stable Ad# 3017 EDUCATED LADY SWF. 52. 5 7“. I25lbs , enjoys art. dancing and animals. ISO SWM 45-60, with mutual interests, to spend time together on weekends Ad# 3076 EVERYTHING YOU WANT Energetic, attractive, low maintenance SWF. 58, enjoys reading, dining out, dancing. gardening. Seeking a warm, caring SWPM, with similar interests. for friendship first Ad# 3086 PLAIN AND SIMPLE Down-to-earth SWF. 50, 5'8", medium build, enjoys walks, flea markets cards, dining out. ISO an outgoing SWM. 48-65, to walk and talk with, for possible lasting relationship Au# oUb4 NUBIAN QUEEN Strong, independent SBF, 61, enjoys traveling entertaining, dining out. ISO a humorous, kind, sincere SBM, 55-66. with similar interests, for friendship first Ad# 3070 FINE DINING AND YOU Cultured, honest DWPF, 54, enjoys the Arts, reading. dining out. local history. traveling Seeking a stable, caring, artsy SPM, 50-65, with similar interests. for LTR Ad#.3058 TRUST IS A MUST Tall SWF, 56. 5' 10". enjoys sports. NASCAR, traveling, movies boating. Seeking a caring, honest SM, 45-68. with similar interests, for the good things in life Ad# 3063 Tour personal ad is just |g to get acquainted -BE CREATIVE « -BE (LEVER -BE HONEST -BE SPECIFIC and most important... -BE YOURSELF <3 2000, NVS SEMI-ADVENTUROUS SWF. 28. 5 3". red hair, blue eyes, friendly enjoys outdoor activities animals and trying new things, ISO a SWM. 28-35, rugged, caring, for friendship, possible LTR Ad# 2831 HORSE WHISPHERER? Get ready to live all the romance and fun of the movie with this slender, horse-loving SWF. 54 She's ISO a humorous SWM 50-60 N/S Warrington area Ad# 3028 I5»U LUMHANIUNSHIP! SWF 50. 5 5 125lbs blond hair, ha/el eyes, enjoys theater, movies dining out. outdoors activities, the ocean museums and more. Seeking N/S. stable, humorous SM, 5075, tor a possible LTR Ad# 3015 IN GENERAL DWF. 54. 5 6-. 110lbs . N/S. N/D, enjoys outdoors and animals. seeks S/DWM 50-60. who loves horses Ad# 2996 ISO HONEST GUY Quiet, shy, sociable SBF 28, 5 8". 160lbs., short brown hair, enjoys running, crocheting, interior decorating. ISO honest, responsible SBM. 28-45. tor sharing special times Ad# 3008 COACH TEACHER SWF. 46, tall, athleticallybuilt, artist, athlete, likes computers, sports, rollerblading, the beach, animals and kids ISO down-to-earth SWM, 4658, with similar interests Ad# 2685 READY TO TALK? SBF 39, 5'3", 130lbs., black hair, brown eyes, friendly. fun-loving, employed, loves jazz reading long walks, traveling and movies ISO funloving SBM. 38-45. who 8 serious Silver Spring area Ad#.3000 I LL BE GLAD TO TALK SAF. 43, 5‘5". college graduate, with one daughter, likes music and more. Looking tor SWPM, 38-48 Ad# 2998 HAVE A BLESSED DAY SBPF. 45, 52". N/S. attractive, enjoys dining out. theater, live entertainment and pampering that special SBM. 50-60. N/S, with similar interests, for a serious. monogamous LTR. Ad# 2995 ATTRACTIVE BRUNETTE Pleasant SWF. 59. 54". big brown eyes, humorous. friendly, employed, likes laughter, dancing, music, bowling, movies and long walks. ISO personable SWM. 58-63, with sense of humor, for good conversation, LTR Gaithersburg area Ad# 2984 FALLEN ANGEL SWF. 38. enjoys children, outdoor activities and spending time with that special someone Seeking a SWM 35-43. lor LTR Ad# 2948 HONESTY IS KEY Outgoing SB mom of one. 40 financially stable, enjoys reading, walking, quiet times seeks humorous. spontaneous SM. 44 52, for weekend fun Ad# 2938 FUN & WITTY SBF, 35. 5 8". 130lbs . with dark brown hair enjoys walking, movies, sports and singing, ISO tall, handsome SBM. 30-38, with similar interests. Ad# 2904 GETTING TO KNOW YOU Attractive SBF, 37, 58". 130lbs.. seeking to find an intellectual SW/JM 27-40. for friendship first o WARM & FUZZY Candy for your eyes, sweet for your heart DWF. 51. ISO S/DWM. 5 10" plus. 50-65. who is emo* tionallydinancially ready for a LTR Ad# 2733 GET TO KNOW ME Open, talkative SWF. 30. 5 5". 155lbs. brown hair, baby blue eyes, enjoys, hiking, camping, fishing, dancing, reading, travel, spending time with family, friends and movies ISO noble, loyal intelligent SWM, 26-36. with similar interests Ad#.2934 FRIENDS FIRST Caring, honest SBF. 36. mom. seeks SM. 29-50. who is fun lo be with, noble, for companionship. Ad# 2917 R U ROMANTIC? Funny, bubbly, romantic SBF 5 8’. 140lbs., short brown hair, enjoys basketball. football, movies romantic dinners and running track ISO open-minded. SWM, 18-24 with similar interests Ad#.2891 COMMON BOND Employed SBF 27 5 5". 155lbs . enjoys movies, museums and outdoor activities ISO SM, 27-40. for friendship, possible relationship Ad# 2122 Just being with someone like you1 Outgoing, humorous BF, 38. likes singing, movies, sports, walks in the park. ISO life-loving, church-going, compatible BM 35-43. Ad# 2853 A THING OF BEAUTY Is a joy forever' Experience eternal happiness with this tall, mshape. very attractive, humorous, compassionate WF 44 who likes the outdoors. reading ISO financially/emotionally secure, fun WM. 37-58 who foves kids and pets Ad# 2864 GOOD TIMES Get ready for dynamite fun with this friendly, sincere, educated, honest, humorous. confident, independent. kind, generous, friendly, loving mediumbuilt F. 43 ISO friendship, fun with a family-oriented, humorous, sincere, honest M. 40-52 Ad# 2897 GOOD THINGS Come m small packages and here's the proof! Honest, open, fun WPF, 20. likes movies, parks, good times. ISO compatible WM 19-30 Ad# 2846 YOUR BROWN-EYED GIRL Awaits Find out what the song meant with this caring. sensitive, honest attractive, sweet WF, 53, likes nature, exercise, movies, ISO intelligent, honest, caring, loving, fun., compatible, kind educated, generous WM, 55-60. Ad#.2900 FRIENDSHIP FIRST SBF. 49. 6 enjoys quiet limes with that special someone walking, cooking on the grill and having tun Looking for a SBM, 40-55. who’s a N/S. with a sense of humor Ad#.2758 GOT IT GOING ON? SBF, 19. 6\ 111lbs.. nice, employed likes shopping. Movies hanging out. clubbing ISO a smart SBM. 18-25. who's mature. Washington DC area. Ad#. 2839 ALWAYS SMILING Fun-loving, caring SAP, 44, 5T\ 145!bs.. understanding, who enjoys dining, movies, parties and biking ISO a family-onented SM. 45-50. giving, loving. responsible who enjoys having fun. Rockville area Ad# 2843 CANDLES AND ROMANCE Attractive SBF 48. fun. with a good sense of humor, loves travel, reading. movies, theater and good evenings at home. Looking for a nice, honest, sincere D/'SM 35-56, N/S. who believes in soulmates, good friendship, maybe more Silver Spring area. Ad#.2857 BE MY GENTLEMAN SWF. 40. 5\ 150lbs . brown hair/eyes, down-toearth. employed, movies dining out, family outings and drives in the country. ISO a SWM. 35-45. who knows how to treat a lady, for LTR Frederick area Ad# 2886 HAVE GOOD TIMES SWF 29. 5'2" 120lbs . brown hair/eyes, employed, friendly, enjoys movies, dining, kids and animals ISO a SWM, 2738, who enjoys quiet/family times and going out. for LTR Frederick area Ad#.2885 CALM FRIENDLY SWEET Sh 25. 5 7 . reddish hair, medium-built employed, likes computers, drawing and painting Looking for a calm easygoing SNAM. 27-38 Gaithersburg area. Ad# 2868 TALK TO YOU LATER SBF. 28. looking for a SBM. 35-40. for friendship, maybe more. Ad# 2856 HANG OUT WITH ME Attractive. fun-loving, easygoing SWF, 28, 59", brown hair/eyes, enioys bowling, movies, dining out. cuddling and willing to try anything at least once. ISO a SWM, 28-40. with similar interests. Ad# 2820 LOVES CHURCH Funny, sporty, outgoing SBF, 38, 5’8", 130lbs.. dark brown hair, enjoys sports, movies. long walks. TV and church. Seeks a SBM, 35-43 with similar interests Ad# 2802 HIDDEN TREASURES SBF. spiritual, ISO WW/D/SBM. 49-57, N/S. physically fit, spiritual, for LTR Maryland Ad#.2834 SOULMATE WANTED By this passionate, sincere SBF, 50 If you're a fun SBM. 48-65, who enjoys weekend getaways, bowling and finer living. Call today, smile tomorrow! Ad# 2804 r Men 'WY'/yWy Women OUTSTANDING FIND Humorous DWM, 53. 5'9", 175lbs. blue-eyed blond, N/S. en|oys long walks, country rides, beach, movies, Kennedy Center, museums, family, holding hands ISO a loving giving D/SWF, height/weight proportionate. with similar interests. for LTR Ad# 3195 ISO INDEPENDENT LADY Unique, smart, caring, lovable SBM 24. 58’. 163lbs black hair, brown eyes likes music and basketball ISO an independent SF, 18-30. who likes to have a good time and party Ad# 3536 A LITTLE SHY QUIET SWM. 38, 6. 240lbs. interests include NASCAR, traveling, dining out, movies and quiet times at home ISO a SWF, 25-37. with same interests for LTR Ad#.3098 SOUND INTERESTING? Humorous SWPM. 45. 6 1". 225lbs , gray hair, N/S. enjoys motorcycle riding, music, concerts, baseball games walking my dog in the park Hopes for a LTR with a SWF. 3850 Ad# 3528 CHRISTIAN GENT Financially and emotionally secure WWWCM 69 5'10’, enjoys the outdoors, films, animals, cards, movies, music from country to classic Seeks SWF 60-70. with similar interests. for friendship. Ad#.3520 FUN TIMES SWM. 26. 57'. 140lbs.. black hair, enjoys movies, dining, socializing, sports. Seeks thin SWF. 22-27. who enjoys going out, for friendship Ad#.3519 TALK TO ME Open-minded, outgoing SWM. 25. 6 5". 185lbs. dirty blond hair, blue eyes, likes sports, motorcycles, going to the beach. Hopes to meet mellow, intelligent SF, 21-30, for casual dating Ad#. 3508 MUSIC MAN SWM, 34. 5 9", 180lbs.. short browmsh/auburn hair, green eyes, enjoys playing the drums, music, playing pool, bowling, the cinema, camping, bike riding. museums and going to the ocean Seeks SW/A/HF, 20-30. for dating. Ad#.3507 PLEASE CALL Very attractive, fun SWM, 57. 511". in great shape, seeking a trim SWF. 4062. for friendship. Likes ladies who wear skirts & small heels. Ad# 3499 THE BEST AD Fun-loving, honest SBM 60. 56", enjoys dining, going to the beach, bike riding, the movies, theatre, dancing. Seeks intelligent, responsible SF. 48-65. with a good sense of humor. Size, race and age is not important Ad# 3497 TURE GENTLEMAN Chivalrous SWM. 48 6 3" 195lbs . brown hair/eyes, with a mustache, likes swimming, golf, travel, dining and weekend getaways Seeks a D/'SWF. to treat like a lady. I d rather have a nice slow dance than work overtime Ad# 3245 CALL FOR DETAILS Good-looking, outgoing SWM. 40. 6T\ 220lbs., blue-eyed blond father of one, enjoys golf, the outdoors. traveling and sports. Seeking an attractive SF, 28-45, to take care of each other in a LTR. Ad#.3240 GENTLE HEART Kind-hearted soft-spoken SHM, <31, 5 6”. clean-cut. enjoys quality times, swimming ISO caring, romantic D/SWF. 26-35. caring, romantic. Ad# 3416 COMMON INTERESTS? SWMr 48, W, 160lbs . fit. brown hair/eyes, open person. enjoys hiking, nature, dining, movies and concerts ISO an honest, open, romantic SWF. 3544. who knows what she’s looking for in a man. Ad#. 3498 A PERFECT PICTURE Separated, kind, energetic. employed SBM, 57, likes painting, photography. the beach, flea markets and church. Seeking affectionate, honest D/SBF, 50-67, companion and LTR Ad# 2423 DAY DREAMING SWM, 23. 5 9", 165lbs. brown hair, green eyes and enjoys good conversations ISO a fun, outgoing SWF, 21-28, who is a good girt. Ad# 3490 UUIIAH PLAYER Attractive, degreed DWM 41. 6 , 205lbs , physically fit, Iike6 hiking, working out, racquetball, soccer, playing guitar, looking for a SF. 18-55. for conversations. coffee, maybe more. Ad# 3405 BE THE ONE WM, 63. 5 6", 140lbs . enjoys movies walking, dining in or out and country music ISO a D/SF, 5363, M'S, fnendfy, honest, to spend quality time together. Ad# 1682 IS IT U? Kind, warm-hearted SWM, 34. 5 4'. 154lbs , black hair, enjoys bowling, dining and basketball Seeking a nice, understanding SF, 30-40. Ad# 3479 LETS DATE SAM, 21, 59”. 155lbs.. brown eyes, dark hair, people person, enjoys basketball, cars, computer games, hiking and rock climbing ISO SHF, 18-23. who’s outgoing, with a nice smile and similar interests, LTR Ad#.3478 BREATHTAKING SWM. 20, 6 5", 205lbs.. N/S. N/D, blue eyes, brown hair muscular build likes animals, movies, the gym, music and outdoor life. ISO SWF. 18-24. who's intelligent ,fit, nice, careerminded and attractive Ad# 3474 www.datemaker.com/leesburg SHOUT OUT Playful, creative, romantic SWM 39. 6\ 175lbs., brown hair, blue eyes artist, loves traveling, antiques, Rea markets, car races and carnivals. ISO a aul SWF. 23-60 who’s grounded, spiritual, living life to the fullest. LTR Silver Springs Ad #3460 ISO MISS RIGHT WM. 39. humorous, likes concerts, travel, quiet evenings ISO an honest WF, 28^45, with no games for friendship, possible LTR Ad# 3469 WOMAN OF COLOR? People person AM 20, 5‘9". 160lbs. tanned medium-built, employed likes hanging out with friends, sports, cars ISO respectful H/B/WF, 18-24, race unimportant, with nice smile, personable, for LTR Frederick area Ad# 3466 SUMMER FUN BM. 54. 5'ir. 180lbs.. black hair handsome, friendly. likes spoils, movies, the beach, tennis and walking ISO petite SF, 35-54. friendly. Frederick area Ad#. 3464 PLEASE TALK To this sincere, secure SWM. 64 . 6 4", 220lbs.. blue eyes, retired, financially secure, enjoys conversations. dancing, fishing, traveling, Bingo, holding hands and walks. ISO loving tall SWF, 55+, N/S, for a loving partner and working LTR. Ad# 3463 CAN BE INTELLECTUAL WM, 49. 5’6", enjoys reading, writing, the outdoors, mountains, hiking, helping people with disabilities, from the Middle East originally ISO educated, honest WF, 35-42, who's communicative. inspiring, enjoying the simple life Ad# 3461 EXTREMELY HANDSOME WM, 37. 5'10”, 195lb$. brown eyes/hair, employed, loves movies, comedy clubs, walks, quiet evenings. ISO attractive, sexy AF. 20-30, who's slim, for a romantic LTR. Silver Springs area. Ad# 3450 A WARM SPIRIT SWPM. 41. 5 10”. 180lt>6., is seeking a down-to-earth SF, for a LTR, who is financially secure like himself, likes healthy living and horses Ad# 5243 ADVENTURE ANYONE SWM. 37. 6’. 175lbs. blue-eyed, friendly, adventurous, likes outdoors, hiking, biking, camping, canoeing Seeks down-toearth, adventurous SWF 28-42, to share life with Ad# 3440 KEY FOR LOCK? SWPM. 51. 6’4". 190lbs., dark hair and eyes, enjoys movies, the Arts, working out and quiet evenings ISO a height/weight proportionate SWF. 30-45, who loves life Ad# 2960 PERFECT CHEMISTRY Down-to-earth, good-looking SWM, 54, enjoys exercise and the outdoors seeking a SWF. 46-59, who's special and wants to share life together Ad# 3439 FUTURE ASPIRATIONS SBM, 34, 5'10", 220lbs., laid-back, bubbly, enjoys music, reading, basketball interested in meeting a pretty woman, 25-50, for quality times. Springfield area Ad# 3414 JUST CALL ME SWM. 35, desires to meet a SF, 20-45. for conversations and more Ad#.3413 THANKS A LOT Open-minded, easygoing DWM. 58. 6'2”, 215lbs.. inshape, business owner likes shows, movies, dining. dancing and walks ISO a fit, interested D/SWF. 38-49. Ad#.3433 uc i a uu uu i Romantic SWM, 37. 5 10M, I85lbs . with dark hair enjoys outdoors, amusement parks, dancing, sports, cooking searching for a SF, 30-48. with similar interests, for LTR Ad# 3429 COFFEE SEEKS CREAM Creative SBM, 33 new to the area, seeks a fun, larger SWF, 25-40, lo gel with Friends first Ad# 3431 MAN OF INTEGRITY Down-to-earth, loving, caring SBM, 60. 56", enjoys tennis walks, desires to meet an honest, reliable SWF, 50-60. for friendship first Silver Springs Ad# 3427 READY READY Good-hearted fun SHM, 21, likes sports, salsa dancing, adventure ISO a smart, beautiful outgoing SWF, 19-28 Ad# 3407 INTERNATIONAL... Man of mystery. SM. 27, 5*1 r. 175tt>s , enjoys traveling skiing, good conversations. searching for an attractive SWF. 22-35. to share the discovery and beauty of a LTR Ad#.3425 THE SIMPLE THINGS Laid-back SWM, 38 enjoys cooking, outdoors, boating, movies, dining, looking lor a spontaneous, down-to-earth SF 34-42, with similar interests, lor LTR Silver Springs Ad# 3424 DONT BE AFRAID To call this fun-loving, humorous SWM. 1§! 5’10". 175lbs , with greeni6h/brown eyes A student he enjoys sports and i6 ISO cule SF, 18-22. with personality Ad# 3411 For customer service call 1-800-783-6019 ext. 1922, or email us at support® nvsmedia.com. Please include x1922 in the subject line. ABBREVIATIONS M Mate D Divorced H Hispanic A Asian S Smote P Professional N/S Non-smoker NA Native American O DooOte Dater B Black F Female C Christian W White J Jewish WW Widowed N-'D Non-dr inker ISO In searcn of LTR Long-term Relationship J This publication is a community, family publication Anything appearing in The Community Meeting Place must be appropriate for all aoes Participants m The Community Meeting Place must be 18 years or older. The Community Meeting Place is restricted to individuals seek mg personal, monogamous relationships. The publisher reserves the right to edit or retect ads and voice introductions that do not meet the standards of acceptance of this newspaper This publication assumes no liability tor the content or reply ot a personal advertisement Readers and advertisers may wish to consider taking appropriate safeguards in responding to ads and arranging meetings Callers to the 1-900 system will be charged $1.99 per minute, plus a 99c connection fee on their monthly phone bill. Touchtone phone callers will he given instructions on how to respond to a specific ad. browse male or lemale greetings and use Datematch For best reception cordless telephones are not recommended Use of this column tor business solicitation will be prosecuted. 0427 NA/SO 1358 DAY BY DAY Physically fit. easygoing SWM. 40. 511". 150lbs.. enjoys antiques, long walks, nature, dining out desires a special SWF. 3040, for friendship first Ad# 3412 IS THAT YOU? Outgoing friendly SWM, 49, with graying brown hair/eyes, enjoys sports, golf, tennis and backpacking. ISO a lovely outgoing SWF. 30-50. with similar interests, for a lasting relationship Ad# .3406 NEW ADVENTURES DW father of one. 37. 5'11". 185lbs, blue-eyed blonde, enjoys jet skiing, desires SWF 26-38. who likes the beach quiet times, staying in shape for LTR Ad# 3403 FUN TIMES AWAIT Humorous, responsible mature SWM, 27 brown hair, green eyes enjoys playing guitar, movies’, swimming, searching for SF. 21-30. with similar interests for casual dating Germantown Ad# 3402 BEGINNER DANCER SWM 42, quiet, slim, fit, N/S. 5 8". brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys bicycling, dancing, working out, parks ISO petite, nice S/DWF, 35-41 for LTR Kids okay Ad# 2848 Warm affectionate romantic SWM. 37, enjoys holding hands, reading, music, sports, seeks SB/HF. 25-50. for friendship first. possible romance Ad# 3399 ROMANTIC AT HEART Attractive athletic, downto-earth. intelligent, easygoing DWPM. 38, muscular. enjoys sports, animals, working out. seeking attractive, kind, caring, passionate, humorous, special D/SWPF 30-45 for best friend, laughter, possible LTR. Ad# 2681 ENJOYS LIFE? SWM. 34, 5'10'’, 185lbs . brown hair, blue eyes, outgoing. open-minded, enjoys sports, movies, dining. cooking and walks on the beach ISO SF. 19-35, N/S, with common interests. Ad# 3391 COULD BE YOU! SWM. 43, 59". 155lbs. brown/gray hair, enjoys hiking and biking ISO a SWF, 30-45 tell me about you and if you like fun times Ad# 3389 ROMANCE IN MIND? Sweet SWM, 42. enjoys dining, movies, gardening and life. ISO SWF. 40-50, no games, to spend the rest of the good life together, for LTR Ad#.3354 NUBIAN KNIGHT Sincere, honest, trustworthy giving, open, educated BPM. 46 Seeking to share life and all the fun that goes with ft with a compatible F, 40-50 Ad# 3336 EVERYTHING UNDER THE Sun is what this stocky educated BPM. 40 likes including the Arts, sports and many other things! ISO a fit outgoing sharing SWF 20-45 Ad# 3390 APPLE OF MY EYE This commitment-minded, medium-built outgoing eclectic BM. 27. likes working on cars movies will have eyes only for you1 ISO a non-game playing, honest. commitmentminded. family-oriented AF, 21-35 Ad# 3387 AM I FOR YOU? Simple, confident SWM 52 5 10' 175lbs with brown eyes Likes nature, traveling and Iriends ISO a beautiful honest. SWF 37-46 for friendship Ad# 3373 BEST FISH IN THE SEA Attractive educated slim OWM. 57 5 1 r Seeking SF, 50-65 for long *a!ks romantic dinners moonlight dancing and a committed relationship Ad# 3363 ROAD OF A THOUSAND Dreams, travel down it witn this financially secure WM 29. who loves dogs, quiet times, kids, movies skating! ISO a canng goodhearted. life-loving WF 2730 Ad# 3366 Y OURS TO DISCOVER All the fun, laughter & romance you II gel when you call this medium-built SWPM. 49, who's ISO an attractive SWF, 29-59, to share all the best o! Iile' Ad# 3352 SALT AND PEPPER This good-looking, muscular DWPM. 58 likes swimming, music, movies, dining, combines the wisdom of age with the spirit of youth for the best catch1 ISO a beautiful voluptuous. good-looking fullerfigured WF 45-55 Ad#.3351 UNTIL WE MEET All my sweetest dreams will be of you! Easygoing, creative, interesting HM 27, likes movies, soccer ISO an interesting, personable. laid-back F 2130 Ad# 3348 YOUR LOVE IS LIFTING Me higher and higher Believe it or not this hardworking, responsible, honest taihtful, loving SHM 29, will be walking on air when you call! ISO a loving, honest, outgoing WF 25-31 Ad# 3343 BEST OF BOTH WORLDS When it comes lo humor and romance, this tall JPM 69 likes |a/r dancing the ouldoors, conversations. is a pleasant blend of both! ISO a slender compatible JF 60-69 Ad# 3337 ASK ME MORE SBM. 39 61*. 180lbs . N/S, N'D ISO an emotionally stable SBCF 18 49 who does not smoke or drink, for friendship Ad# 3192 FAMILY-ORIENTED Down-to-earth SWPM, 44. 6'. 185lbs. with dark hair/eyes enjoys sports, movies flea markets, the outdoors, seeks affectionate SF, 30-55, with a lot,of inner beauty and a great sense of humor, for LTR. Ad #.2939 SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED Degreed SH/BM, 48 510" 200lbs . a homeowner. who enjoys all church activities, is ISO a sensuous, unique SF, 25+ Ad# 5021 SAVING ALL MY LOVE For you' Heart and soul is how this quiet, compassionate affectionate loving caring, sweet warm BM 43, will fall in love with you! ISO loving, caring compassionate, affectionate, sweet F, 35-50. Ad# 3053 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Spend the golden years with this outgoing, humorous. attractive SWM, 02. 6 2". with brown hair and hazel eyes, who seeks that special SWF. 54-64. for companionship. LTR His interests include working out. the outdoors, traveling and more Ad# 1444 I5dU ULUbH WUMAN Attractive, fit. romantic DWM 39. 6. 185lbs.. brown hair and eyes, enjoys motorcycling, dining out Seeks a sexy SWF, 45-65, to share quality time with Ad# 2819 LIFE WILL IMITATE SM. 19. N/D, 5’11”. 250lbs. enjoys movies, parks and reading ISO SF. 18-25. for fun times. Ad* 3208 UP TO YOU! SWM, 39 6 . blue eyes, brown hair, handsome, enjoys going out and staying in ISO a fun, sexy SF. 29-45 for LTR. Ad# 3319 ALL ABOUT US! SWM. 39. 5 11 200lb6., blue eyes strawberry hair, beard, loving, caring, enjoys fishing camping, movies, beaches and Bingo. ISO SWF, 28-45, whos honest, understanding and caring. Ad#.3304 STILL KICKING WWWM. 70. 6T\ slim, attractive. ISO a pretty lady, with a good figure, then I like the same things you like, let's talk! Ad# 3081 WAITING FOR YOU! SWPM, 47. 6*3". 200lbs.. blonde hair, blue eyes. N'S. enjoys camping., music dancing and working out ISO a high tec fit SWF, 30-47, for friendship, possible LTR. Ad# 3334 GET A HOLD OF ME SWF 50. blue eyes, gray/blonde hair, healthy, happy, enjoys motorcycles, biking and working out ISO a tall SWM. 4149, medium build, with common interests Newark area Ad# 5368 LOVING AND LONELY Humorous kind WM. 35, 6 4 195lbs , brown hair, blue eyes, a good listener, enjoys the beach the water, basketball, workouts T V ISO a kind, honest humorous attractive, loyal HF 27-40, for a monogamous relationship. Ad* 3310 GOOD THINGS COME in small packages Feisty SBM 2? 5 , 140fbs . looking to see if there is a caring sweet, friendly SBF. 20-28. out there that could complement my life Ad# 3309 ON SALE THIS WEEK Honest SWM. 49. 57”. i75lbs. blond hair, blue eyes, beard financially secure Hobbies are rafting. hiking, theater, dining out dancing, more. ISO a SWF 40-54, attractive, active, upbeat, for dating and more Ad# 3306 YOU CANT GO WRONG Fasygoing, very goOdlookmg Italian DWM, 50. 5 10" I85lbs , college graduate, enjoys antiques, dining, movies, hiking, biking, plays, concerts. ISO a SF, 35-55, who likes to have fun Ad# 3293 EVERYTHING TO GAIN BM 33. 5 9 172lb6. black curly hair, enjoys going out having fun. music, dirung. movies, theatre ISO a spontaneous, honest, affectionate, communicative F. 25-39 for friendship. LTR Ad# 3286 MATE BEING BORED? WM 29 6 4', 224Ibis , brown hair/eyes, enitiys music, the Arts, camping, fishing, concerts, playing guitar walks through park, model building, drawing, painting ISO a conserva,lv® responsible employed tun WF, 25-34, for a monogamous relationship Adi 3283 life is short... Lets make it sweet1 WM. 37 6’, 210lbs . lean, muscular, athletic build, enjoys meeting people, sports, outdoor activities, the beach, movies, dancing ISO an honest, humordus WF 25-47 lor Iriendsftp. dating, possible relationship. Ad# 3281 LET THE MAGIC “■ BEGIN Rugged, lit WM 61, 5'io" 200lbs the outdoors-type. N'S. enjoys the simple pleasures of life ISO-*n open-minded passionate mature WF 50-65. lor lun. friendship, possible retd tionship Ad#,3278 LOVE AND >' ADVENTURE Very active healthy WPM 61, 5 11", iSOIbs. with a dry sense of humor, toms golf, skiing country and western dancing, bridge ISO a trim, pleasant, nice WF, 60-64, someone to enioys life with Ad# 3273 GOOD WOMAN WANTED i l aid-back employed VtM 50 enjoys country rock & hanging out ISO a g6od country woman 22-50‘tor a LTR Ad# 3267 x

Obituaries Dora Gheen Amissville resident Dora Louise Gheen, 83, of Amissville, formerly of Vienna, died on Saturday, April 28 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. . She was the wife of E. David Gheen and the mother of seven children. She is also survived by six , brothers; six sisters; 14 grand■ children and 12 great-grand' children. Funeral services were conducted at St. Matthew’s | United Methodist Church in Annandale on Wednesday, May 2. Interment was in the National Memorial Park. Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna was in charge of the arrangements. Rachel Frazier Born in county Rachel Elizabeth Wharton Frazier, 86, of Fairfax, a native of Rappahannock County, died on Thursday, April 26 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Mrs. Frazier was born June 22, 1914 in Rappahannock County to the late Gilbert Gibson and ,Mamie Fincham Wharton. Mrs. Frazier is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Kingma and one granddaughter, Kristen Kingma, both of LaJolla, Calif.; a sister, Mary Wharton Groves of Remington and a number of nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Carolyn Brown Butler. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lennie Edward Frazier; two sisters, Eunice W. Sisk &nd Susan W. Brown; two brothers, Gibson L. Wharton and B.B. Wharton. Funeral services were conduced on Tuesday, May 1 at Found & Sons Chapel with Pastor Merlin W. Shorb officiating. Interment was held in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Charles Eisenmann Laborer Charles Daniel Eisenmann, 65, of Amissville died Wednesday, April 25 at Oak Springs Comprehensive Care Center. He was born Dec. 24, 1935 in Virginia, a son of the late Charles and Mabel Lee Eisenmann. Mr. Eisenmann was a laborer and retired from Augusta Lumber Company in Amissville. Survivors include a brother, David Richard Eisenmann of Amissville; a half-sister, Florenline Masqesky of Front Royal; three nephews and four nieces. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, April 29 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton by the Rev. Paul Markee. Burial was in the Hitt-Eisenmann Cemetery. Four Leaf Clover Spring greens up with violets deep, my ‘meadows yellow’ and Ivies creep on cloned stone walls, its wiles and whines, their three point leaves acquire a mind, and embrace the bridges over the streams, and take the whole world over it seems. The Master’s mossy nests that hide their tiny flowering homes abide. When striding long amongst these bowers, skipping between the sweet spring showers, a secret angel says, “bend over”, and lo... I spy ... a four leaf clover. Just waiting for me, it’s four round leaves., standing boldly there - ‘pronounced’ I perceive amongst it’s three-leaved cousins trite, standing alone., a rare sweet sight. I can’t resist, and bend down and look, pick it and place it in my little green book. All pressed and perfect for years to be it’ll sleep in the pages for all to see. It will bring a memory of that perfect day when I spied a four-leaf along my way.. So when you least expect it, and need luck and a lift A four leaf clover is a perfect gift. Cynthia Stamps J^ctruey French Unroot Harvey French Smoot, 90, of Washington. Va., died Sunday, April 15, 2001 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Smoot was born February 20, 1911 in Washington, Va.. son of the late George Thomas and Ktta Bea French Smoot. He was a retired farm manager, having managed several farms in the Rappahannock County (Washington) area. He was a member of the Washington Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife. Cordia Ann Updike Smoot; four sons: William Russell Smoot, Sr., of South Carolina, Bunnie Shelton Smoot of Maryland, Raymond Lester Smoot of Sperryville, Va., and Johnny Lee Smoot, Sr., of Edinburg, Va.; and five daughters: Mary tdna Smoot Dennis of Castlelon, Va., Minnie Mildred Riley of Stephson, Va., Peggy Marie Smoot Parmley of Louisiana, Donna Sue Smoot of Washington, Va., and Jo Ann Smoot Kendall of Front Royal, Va. He is survived by 38 grandchildren including two of whom he raised. Johnny Lee Smoot, Jr. and Amanda Nicole Smoot, both at the home; 42 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Also surviving are one sister, Annie Foster of Warren ton, Va. and four brothers: Clabert Smoot of Washington, Va., Arthur Smoot of Flint Hill, Va., Billy Smoot of Washington, Va. and Bernard Smoot of Mississippi. He was predeceased by his first wife, Cecil Virginia Riley Smoot; five sons: Harvey Thomas Smoot, Jr.. Taylor Wilson Smoot, Sr„ a toddler. Harold Franklin Smoot, and infant twins Ricky Lynn Smoot and Dave Allen Smoot; four brothers: Charlie Smoot. George Smoot, Reuben Smoot, and Herbert Smoot; and three sisters: Sadie Foster, Bea Fletcher, and Carrie Kines. The funeral was conducted Thursday, April 19,2001 at 2 p.m. at Washington Baptist Church in Washington, Va. with Reverend Phillip W. Bailey officiating. Burial followed in Washington Masonic Cemetary in Washington, Va. Pallbearers were Kevin B. Almond. Jeffrey L Butler. Steve Critaer, Robert E. Frye, Clarence E. Giles. Jr., Calvin B. Racer, and Sam Snead. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal, Va. was in charge of arrangements. The family received friends Wednesday, April 18, 2001 from 7 to 9 p.m. ' Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Rapidan, RO. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22071. Flowers were also welcome! Terrific Tree Swallows By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer To the average backyard bird watcher, there are some birds that look too similar to tell apart. One of those confusing look a-like birds is the Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor). It is often confused with the sought-after Eastern Bluebird. Because Bluebirds lack the ability to chisel out their own nest cavity, man-made nest boxes can be substituted to compensate for the short supply of these natural cavities. The Bluebird is a highly prized bird that many people spend years trying to attract to their yard with a wooden nest box. Then one day they look out to see a wonderfully blue colored bird hanging around the nest box and mistakenly think it is an Eastern Bluebird. It turns out that the new blue bird is not a Bluebird at all but in fact a Tree Swallow. After the initial disappointment wears off, most people come to love and adore the terrific Tree Swallow. The Tree Swallow is small, only five to six inches long. It has a shimmering blue head and back, which is why it is so often confused with the Bluebird. In direct sunlight the vivid blue color appears to change in intensity. It has black wings and a snowy white throat and chest. <. It is usually a wooden nest box put up for Bluebirds that attracts the Tree Swallow. Reducing tree swallow competition is accomplished by pairing boxes within 25 feet of each other and then spacing the next group 100 yards away. Pairing of boxes allows a breeding pair of tree swallows to use one box and leaves one available for bluebirds. Once established, tree swallows will fight off any other swallows that move into the area. Tree Swallows are also cavity nesters that cannot make own cavity. Over 20 species of birds rely on just a handful of woodpecker species to excavate a cavity for their home. The woodpeckers only use the cavity once leaving it available for birds such as the Tree Swallow and Eastern Bluebird. A good cavity in a tree can be used for many years by many species of birds. We have placed several small gourds in our yard the last couple of years and there are Tree Swallows nesting in them. We have grown gourds at our home in past years to use as Purple Martin houses, gourds that are too small for that purpose make excellent houses for smaller birds. One pair of Tree Swallows, nesting for their second year, is in a gourd placed just under the eaves of our carport. The swallows pay no attention to us and go about their daily routine. I think they enjoy watching us as much as we do them. The Tree Swallow has many interesting traits. After staking a claim on a nest box, gourd or natural cavity both the male and female will construct a cup nest of dried grass. Both the male and female will travel great distances to find feathers dropped bv other birds. The Tree Swallow collects and uses these feathers to line the inner cup of their nest. Most nests have two to four feathers but some swallows use up to ten feathers. Tree Swallows are one of the few species of bird that I have seen engaging in playing behavior. This activity seems to be a fairly common occurrence. I have witnessed this behavior many times while observing the Tree Swallows that nest in our yard. They will fiy high in the sky to drop a newly found feather and chase the feather as it floats back to earth. They do this over and over just for the fun of it. Many times they catch it in mid-air only to climb higher and start all over again. Tree Swallows feed exclusively on insects. The best part is, they are usually the insects that make life outdoors difficult for you and me. The swallows swoop across open fields catching their dinner while in flight. They eat hundreds of insects daily, the more swallows the fewer the insects. 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Reasonable Rates. 540-937-8201 PAINTING Shenandoah Painting Top of the line quality Work tor h» »tneowners tor over } years Satisfaction guaranteed. Call today tor a tree estimate Lie /Ins. 540-675-221# f D-J Painting Interior & Exterior Reliable Service 540-778-1209 Piano Service Hist vinn i Tlining & Repair Certified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-2140 (888) 405-6509 www.donburfce.com PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville. VA 987-8555 75-3338 line May 23 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon-Thus. 8am to8pun. Ftt-Sst8amto9pm SuidspCtoaedOayafFM 675-1066 Take out Available SMALL ENGINE REPAIR William’s Small Engine Repair A full line of service for farm equipment, lawn mowers, rototillers. weed sates. chain saws & tractors. 540-675-2330 STORAGE SPEKKYY1LLE STORAGE CO. Safe Hand? Mora* RcaMiaiablc Kale* S40/987-H507 Hi. im». .rr i s. tn SPEMKYVIIXE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sale* ft Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radw Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U.S. Rout* 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING ■ICR'S CUSTOM WELDIN8 (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Conslruclion - Farm General Wruughi Iron gales & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-DP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • Trencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service ROOFING K u U r I N u Qvebty Hetai Roofing • Slate • Standing Seam Metal Pre-Form Panels Upon Request On Job Site 540-869-2484 The leak stops here! STEVE A. SMITH & SON General Contractors Roofing • Carpentry • Painting Licensed Insured 12065 Dutch Hollow Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-547-9719 Specializing in metal roofs. STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. _ (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pulton s Electric ft Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Place* 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 135. Real Estate For Sale 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190. Real Estate Wanted 193. Real Estate Services 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay. Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 273 Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Service Please refer to category you wish to use 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294 Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 381. Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Legal Notlc., 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs IVansportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645 Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675 Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685 Vehicles Wanted | Employment General Classified Legal Notices I Real Estate i Rentals/ i Sales Automotive rour Communi northern Virginia nJ- Pl^c&yhuJ, New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Clarice 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web : www.timescomnriunity.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. Box 3S9 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror • East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia rairfax County Office 1760 Ration Parkway, Suita 411 Raston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpapar St., Warranton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 Watt Main St., Barryvilla, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock Nawt Building Washington, Virginia D Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday Public/Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday EQuAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Orderedit cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you tor any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability 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 KH EU I 1 f " 3 Rentals Apartments } FURN, 2BR fresh linens, okay for 1 or 2 quiet people. Util incl. priv. entran/drive. No pets/ smk. 540-364-3348 11 Rentals Condos Herndon- Worldgate Condo $1000. 1 BD 1 BA Gourmet Kit- FrplW/D. Avail Now! RE/MAX 703-444-5900 Tysons- Lillian Ct. Condo $1800 2BD-2BA-Frplgarage parking- W/DElvtr- Pool 6/1 AvailRE/MAX 703-444-5900 22 Rentals Houses COUNTRY HOME NEAR Lovettsville. $1500/mo. Available June 15th. 540-822-4110 5 Ml FROM Little Washington, 3BR, 2BA, 3 horse stalls, outbuildings, ready now, $1000/rent and dep. in advance. Call 2-7pm only 540-636-6972. ■■ Rental* 33 Rooms V_ ,/ NS HSHLO- 2 rm, pvt ba. in luxury townhome. All utils incl except phone. No pets. $775/mo. 703587-3191. qw Vacation 30 Rant v MYRTLE BEACH: 2BR, 2BA condo SLPS 6, A/C, CATV, micro, W/D, tennis, pool, sauna, 1.5 blks beach, no pets, linens includ $500/wk + tax. 703-352-5422. 100 For Solo By Owner $239,000, 2ac., 3BR, 2BA, master BR on main floor, fin bsmt., Ig. deck, 2 car garage, 540-788-7616 Warrenton RESTON: STUCCO 3 level TH. 3 BD, 2 Full BA, 2 half baths, new deck, fully fenced yard, Patio/Yard backs to the woods! S165K Won't last! 703-430-1441 133 Lots A Aerugo 9 ACRE wooded building lot near Lovettsville. Beautiful country building site, $119,950. 540822-4208 f • m\ i35^r._ V_I_J FOR SALE RETAIL/ office. Old Town Leesburg, 107 S. King, Beautiful Historic building $299,900; includes parking Devine Commercial 703-729-6900. AntUgwoa / CoMoctfbtes V_ -/ Violins, Mandolins. Viet, mirror & furniture. Sterling, paintings, Bronze, wall clocks. Persian Rugs, Call 8am-6pm at 703-560-8816 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped upl 540-347-4222 -^ 208 Auctions V___ ■ ■ -J AUCTION Friday, Max 4. tit S.IO /».«/. at the nailery, fit. 211 m AmissviHe Here’s a great general household auction! If you’re looking for paid, clean furnishings for your home, college apartment, or newlyweds, this auction has something for you: ILKMllKL Im ludes living mam. timing and bedroom Tables, i bests, thairs, syfas. staiuls. etc. ALSO Hoosier-stxie kilt hen < abinel. him; oak church pew. mahofiany 'HR suite A more' PLUS Glassware ■ Dmnerxvare, Collectibles ■ Ho\ bits ANDAU. THE USUAL SURPRISES YOU'VE COME TO EXPECT' 540-937-4142 TERMS: Cash or good check w/ID. I'(hkJ Served. >Bi!lPuyne Auctions. Inc. 'V.A A F#330 • PC) Box 17« 10 Maddox l.ane Amissville. VA 20106 Bill Payne 540-937-4142 wwvi.hpauctKins.com E-mail: payne729(a,carthlink.nct \___y 848 NEW HOLLAND Round Baler, wide head, last model, shed kept, new air bags. exc. cond. 540-987-8058 mm Oaw9«/ Yard Sal* v_/ Cul-de-sac Sale Tewksbury Drive., Herndon. Saturday 5/5 9am-2pm Rain date: Sun. 5/6 Huge selection, bargain Prices! Sat. 5/5 8-12 Furniture, household items, clothing, collectables. Multi-family sale 7106 Tanworth Dr, off Rolling Rd, Springfield f«AO Lawn * ' l~ ,u Garden LAWN TRACTOR, John Deere, 5 sp. 13HP, 38” cut, dbl blade mulching mower & garden trailer. $1100. 540-347-9019 V ELEC. BED. less than 6mo. old. Excel cond 540-3471898 • Red Cana Bulbs For Sale This Tropical Flower is known to attract hummingbirds! 6 large bulbs are only $1.50! • Strawberry Plants For Sale in a nice pot for only ,40c each! e Thornless Red Raspberry Plants $3.00 e Parsley Plants $2.00 eSedum Plants Most Reasonable Prices In Town! Give Your Lawn A New Look With These Beautiful Tropical Flowers. PICKUP IN WARRENTON Call 540-347-4222 during the day and 540-364-1686 eves. Music el *> “ Instruments v _ STEINWAY PIANO- 1098 upright sable walnut finish Exc. cond $8500 540-349-7703 KONICA 2223 COPIER. excellent condition. $1000 CaH 540-3646230 WESLO AERO 700 exercise bike, brand new. $50 540-987-8577 ' ;-> 290 Found j FOUND, MALE BLACK lab mix, white under neck & all 4 feet. Black collar Found in Jeffersonton on 4/28. Call 540-937-4088 c~-1 294 Giveaways v___ CARDBOARD BOXESMoving? Various sizes, clean boxes, used once. Reston 703-391-7174 FREE HORSE MANURE. aged, great for gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul. 540349-8777. FREE LARGE PRESSED wood desk and chair. Priorities: Non-profit, small business, individuals. U-pick-up. 540937-5512 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE SEASONED PINE cut firewood length. You Haul 540-349-2535 JUST MOVED HERE and we have lots of boxes for moving & packing material 540-937-6334 ORPHAN KITTENS, free to good homes. 540788-4749 SWING SET, giveaway U-Haul 540-349-4289 BimIkmi Services ESTEP'S HOME IMPROVEMENT Carpentry • Remodeling Painting • Landscaping • Power Wash • Etc. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Work Joey • 540-987-8829 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Ilk' iw slop shop In coiiijik'lc Home I Vh.ot.ilmi: Vimcc Eh** Counties • Window lie.aiik.-nis Wailpafvi* Slip ( users .V 1 |*klisten, Kesideniuil A ( ommerical Hi 211 \misstilk. VA 937-5500 Steven M. Manion General Contracting, Inc. specializing in all forms of home improvement. * Decks * Additions * Screen Porches * Kitchens FREE ESTIMATES Ucertsect Bonded & hsired Rets 540-937-3588 383 Hnttht Beauty WANTED 29 PEOPLE TO LOSE WEIGHT $$We pay you$$ www diettoday.net 540-341-8495 BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier Times-Democrat Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 385 Lawn & Cardan a Red Cana Bulbs For Sale This Tropical Flower is known to attract hummingbirds! 6 large bulbs are only $1.50! a Strawberry Plants For Sale in a nice pot for only ,40e each! a Thornless Red Raspberry Plants $3.00 a Parsley Plants $2.00 a Sedum Plants Most Reasonable Prices In Town! Give Your Lawn A New Look With These . Beautiful Tropical Flowers. PICK UP IN WARRENTON Call 540-347-4222 during the day and 540-364-1680 eves. 605 Automobiles V.- ■ J 1984 Buick Regal 125k Just passed emission inspect. Paint fair, runs good! $800/obo 703-771-4018 FORD CONTOUR 199572kmi, pwr wind/doors, white, exc. cond, $5900 obo. 703-406-6744 or 703-391-6947 (w). HONDA CIVIC ‘94 red coupe, 5 spd. 155 K mi., ex. cond., $3500 firm. Come drive it! 703SI 5-3734. MERCEDES E420 1997, 4 door sedan, fully loaded, 83kmi. 703248-4541 SAAB 1993, 900S, 4 dr, auto, leather, sunroof, all power, $4500. 540349-2503 r Boats A VCANOE 16', Blue Hole, good cond, incl. paddles & vest. $650. 540347-9019 (-~. *\ 630 ___ COACHMEN 1986 POPUP Exc cond sleeps 6. Elect/Water Hookups, new tires. Access incl. $1200 703-430-0379 COACHMEN 1986 POPUP Exc. cond. sleeps 6. Elect/Water Hookups, new tires Access, incl. $1200 703-430-0379 Construction 003 Heavy Equip. V___y BACKHOE 1994, J D. 410D Cab. 4WD, extendable boom, wamroy swivel attachment $32,000 540-364-0441 mm Construction Heavy Equip. v_I_/ 1988 TAG ALONG Equipment Trailer. $3,000,540-364-0441 /-----\ 640 Motorcycles V___ j SUZUKIB6CAVALCADE 1360cc, touring, fully dressed, great cond, 2 tone lite mtlic brown. $4K. 540-347-3725 1994 ZX11 NINJA, mint cond., many new parts, muzzy exhaust, corbin seat, 18.500 miles, $6500/ obo, Showroom. 202-942-0184(8:30-4) 540-349-4542 after 6pm FORD EXPLORER 1991, 134.694 miles. $2850. OBO. 540-825-5605 after 7PM LANDROVER DEFENDER ’95 soft top, 31 K mi, all options, perfect, $28,900/OBO. 540-882-4149. TOYOTA 4-rumnner, 1997, ltd, 4whl drive, fully loaded, 66kmi, 703-248-4541 <*7e Truck* / Pickups DUMPTRUCK, 1989 Ford F800 Diesel, air brakes, in daily use. $16,000. 540-364-0441 TOYOTA 1990 4X4 short bed, 5 sp, ac 135K mis. $4500 540-219-3263 680 Vans Bums FORD AREOSTAR ’93, 102K, 1 owner, new tires, inspected, very good cond $3800 08 0 540-341-3057 Full Tims > 3 Employment BARN HELP Experience necessary w/ mares & foals. Stall work necessary, 540-364-9720 Carpenters for immediate employment Benefits available. 540-987-8120 ACCONTING POSITION AVAILABLE immediately for contractor/developer in Faquier Co. Applicants must be skilled in computerized job cost systems, including general ledger, payroll, A/P, A/R and employee benefits program. Salary negotiable. Benefits include; Holiday pay, vacation, health insurance & profit sharing. Fax resume to 540-743-9566 Attn: Becky 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 Carpenter experienced, $ 15/hr, have own tools TRANSPORTATION REQUIRED, WC, 703-868-7109 or 540-788-3945 CARPENTERS & HELPERS Own tools and transportation. Local work in Fauquier, Culpeper & Rappahannock counties. Call 540-825-8706 6 PM -8 PM DENTAL ASSISTANT “EXPERIENCED” Needed in Leesburg office. Please call 703-779-7467 Lots & Acreage Grand Opening! LAKE BARGAINS 1-20 AC from $19,900 FREE BOAT DOCK New to market! Pristine Lake Anna, VA. Spectacular views, unspoiled location, private boat launch & dock! On paved state rds w/utilities. Special financing, Tremendous opening weekend savings! Call now 1 -877-280-5263, x. 234 f ■ ' - .".IN Bids & Proposals INVITATION TO BID ON DESKTOP COMPUTERS Rappahannock County School Board invites interested parties to submit sealed bids for desktop computers. Deadline for receipt of bids is no later than 2:00 p.m EST. May 10, 2001. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the School Board Office at the time stated above. Bid specifications may be obtained from the Rappahannock County School Board Office. 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA. The Rappahannock County School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to contact any Bidder prior to award for explanation or clarification. The Board does not discriminate against any Bidder on any basis. David M. Gangel Superintendent 5-02-01 *372789 FARM HELP, FT position available on Alpaca/Llama farm in Gainesville, VA. Must be mature and reliable. Good pay. Call 888-257-7792 and Iv. msg. Farm Manager Assistant needed. Duties include lawn care, mowing, weed eating and general maintenance of estate in Hume area. $7/hour - summer position. 540-635-9694 Monday - Friday Full Time Administrative Assistant needed for Christian non-profit in Warrenton. Full Medical & Dental coverage. Must have positive attitude, good organizational skills, & some knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Fax resume to: 540-341-4722 • Laborers • Equipment Operators • Dump Truck Drivers • Flush TrucH Drivers • Grade Foremen • Punch Crew Foreman • Pipe Foreman Dental & Health Insurance & 401K Avail. RICKY L BROWN & SONS, WC 540-347-6628 Like to decorate? Need Consultants to sell framed prints, candles, baskets, florals and garden items in your area. Earn $20-30/hr. PT 1-888-383-7575 Maintenance1 Person Kxj H*ric tuny >i v fcrred Middleton Inn - Washington, VA Please Contxu t Michelle .=>40-675-2020 Public Notices Public Notice* NOTICE The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold a Public Hearing to receive comments on the 2002-2008 Comprehensive Plan services provided under its Area Plan for Aging Services, and services provided under the Performance Contract with the Department, of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services on May 8, 2001 at 15361 Bradford Road Culpeper beginning at 1:00 p.m. Following the Public Hearing the Board will hold its regular monthly meeting . Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100, ext. 3146, or 540-825-7391 (TDD) 5-02-01 #372311 TRUSTEE SALE 37 Main Street Sperryville, VA In execution of a Deed of Trust from Wilson J Burke and Jean Clater Burke dated Februarv 9 1999 and recorded in the Clerks Office C^cu^i Court, County of Rappahannock, Virginia as Instrument no. 990000369, securing a loan which was originally $251,600 00. Default havmg £ curred in the payment of the Note thereby secured and at the request of the holder of said Note the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sail at public auction at the front steps of the County of Rappahannock Circuit Courthouse 238 Gay Stree't Washington, Virginia on May 10, 2001 at 3^0 pm' the property described ,n said Deed of Trust to cated at the above address and briefly described as: Beginning at point ,n the center of Rt 1001 pipe in line on the northeast side, corner with Engham Estate: thence with Engham the fence being considered the line. N 37-15 E 216 V£1 point in the center of the Thornton River thon,-! with the center of the river S 56-46 ER154 87' to a point; new corner with the store int ■ a Wayland property; Thence a nel line wrth s™e to? the line running 0 20' west of and parallel m ^ eaves of the store building, S 39-19 W 232 4« point in the center of the road thence wrth ?h« center of road N 50-44 W 146 15 to the h ,he This Lot contains 33 702 sauare teet half the road. Tax Map # 38A 1,9 9 °ne The property will be conveyed bv Sner-iai ranty Deed, subject to all existtnoWar' mieC t0n,h and 3ny 0,her concll,|ons fhat mly lifect title to the property The nd* anec* right to bid at the s^id sale reserves ,he TERMS: CASH A h.rirw ^ $25,000.00, cash or certified check winlTs" of at the time of sale with the settlement Lnd T'red ment of the purchase price within tiAwm! U Pay’ from the date of the sale Addit onlPL ?,ays announced at the time of sale andhf Wl be bidder will be required to execute ana a fUCCess,ul Substitute Trustee a memo,anl,m *llver to the sale at the conclusion of biddmq ' con,racl of This notice is an attempt to collect nn a _ any information obtained will be used th5 and pose Loan Type: Conventional '°r ,hat*u'NP006884 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Between 8 - 11 AM Nectar Projects, Inc. ■> Substitute Trustees ■* 751 Miller Drive. Suite G1 ", Leesburg, VA 20175 (703) 777-8819 4-25, 5-02-01 "" -----*371253

NOW HIRING! WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL NEEDED Full-time positions with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401 (k). vacation & sick leave. Agriculture background helpful. Heavy lifting required. Apply in person: MARSHALL FARMER’S CO-OP Marshall, Virginia PAINTERS Year-Round Work Jon H. Miller, Painting Contractor, has openings for master painters & paint helpers. Must have transportation & references. Benefits & Paid Vacation. Call 703-909-0862 or 703-777-4517 SECRETARY/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT For architectural office located in Warrenton. Necessary skills include Microsoft Office programs as well as ability to manage multiple tasks with minimum supervision. Send resume and references to: Moseley Harris & McClintock Attn: Mike Ferri 98 Alexandria Pike Suite 51 Warrenton, VA 20186 Or E-mail mrfQmhmhburg.com EOE/M/F/DAf Truck Driver for large farm operation in Haymarket, VA. Mack tandem. NoCDL. Long hours, guaranteed year round work. Company benefits include health insurance, 401k, and vacation. Please call 703-754-8873 between 8-5. GOLF COURSE FAUQUIER SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB Is currently hiring Full and Part-Time EQUIPMENT OPERATORS and LABORERS Good pay & benefits. Call Scott at: 540-347-5147 JOB OPENING Sharp Rock Vineyards in Rappahannock County has a job opening for its tasting roam 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 hours available. Location: 8 miles South of S0$rryville, intersection of Rts. 601 & 707 (road to Old Rag Mountain). CALL: 540-987-9712 SALES CLERK Fine Crafts Gallery opening in historic Washington, Virginia seeking a qualified sales clerk. Hourly position with standard company benefits offered including eligibility to enroll in our company sponsored 401k Retirement Plan. Deadline to reply is May 6th Interviews conducted on May 7th and May 8th Position start date is June 4th Mail or Fax resume to: Black Bear Gallery P.O. Box 478 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-2346 - fax Equal Opportunity Employer 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 • Good driving record For immediate consideration, call 1.800.323.4246 EOE Marketing/ Sales position available. We are a growing company providing assisted living for seniors. We are currently looking for a marketing/ sales consultant for our Culpeper, Orange territory. The individual should have experience in marketing and sales, preferrably assisted living, or related field, presents self well, team player, goal oriented and loves working with people. Degree preferred. Please call 1-800-645-4447 or fax resume to 1-540-364-3611. TITLE PROCESSOR Growing Title Company in Leesburg, VA looking for candidates to fill Title Processor positions. Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia & DC real estate desired. Title processor will assist in reviewing title searches, drafting claims and various other tasks. Computer literacy is a must. One year experience preferred, but willing to train. Please submit resume to HR via facsimile (703)771-9515 or via email to ChasitvLS@Tuscaroratitle.com C^omingside DEVELOPMENTS. LTD of l^esburg 316 Harrison St., SE lAtsburg, VA 20175 COOKS $11/ Hour & WAITSTAFF $ 7.50/Hour • Pari Time • Retirement Community • Flexible Flours Please Call (703) 777-2777 or stop by to complete an application and to talk with our staff. Fiqual Opportunity Employer LAB TECHNICIAN Temporary Manufacturer of top-quality water analysis test kits seeks a trainee for entry level manufacturing position. Learn technical skills in a pleasant group environment. Requires ability to follow written instructions. Convenient hours and location. CHEMetrics, Inc. Rt. 28, 4295 Catlett Road Calverton, VA 20138 Phone: 540.788.9026 Fax: 540.788.4856 E-mail: Drodlnfo@chemetrlcs.com EOE Do You Have A Good Work Ethic, And Are You Looking For A Good Job, Close To Home In A Happy And Cheerful Environment? Well, I am looking for a hard working, selfmotivated, orderly person with high energy. A love for food is important, because we care about what we have to offer and want to present it to our customers the best we can. You must be willing to work on weekends. I offer a fair wage depending on your skill level and experience. Come talk to me-Rae. At Rae's Place & Deli in Sperryville. On Lee Hwy, next to Faith Mt. retail store. 540-987-9733 C\2S»f,S DEL.! Do You Have A Good Work Ethic, And Are You Looking For A Good Job, Close To Home In A Happy And Cheerful Environment? Well, I am looking for a hard working, selfmotivated, orderly person with high energy. A love for food is important, because we care about what we have to offer and want to Present it to our customers the best we can. ou must be willing to work on weekends. I offer a fair wage depending on your skill level and experience. Come talk to me-Rae. At Rae's Place & Deli in Sperryville. On Lee Hwy, next to Faith Mt. retail store. 540-987-9733 r*®fcDELI MANAGER needed Fine Crafts Gallery opening in historic Washington, Virginia seeking a qualified store manager. Duties will include stock purchasing, merchandising, sales, inventory & personnel management. Salaried position with standard company benefits offered including eligibility to enroll in our company sponsored 401k Retirement Plan. Salary commensurate with experience. Deadline to reply is May 6th. Interviews conducted on May 7th and May 8th. Position start date is June 4th. Mall of fax resume to: Black Bear Gallery P.O. Box 478 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-2346 - fax Equal Opportunity Employer_ TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL Career Day - Job Fair The world's leader in termite and pest control is experiencing enormous growth in Northern Virginia. We are looking to fill service representative positions. As the industry leader, we offer: 4* Paid Training Excellent Base Pay Plus Commission Of Company Vehicle ( & Medical/Dental Program We extend an open invitation to anyone interested in discussing I employment with our company to visit us on Saturday, May 12th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in conference room 101 at the: Comfort Inn 7379 Comfort Inn Drive, Rt. 29 • Warrenton, Virginia 540-349-8900 Equal Opportunity Employer , Evening Kitchen Manager needed for country inn. 1:30p.m.- 10:00p.m. M-F + 1 weekend per month. Overtime pay on weekends. Managing Experience a plus, but will train the right person with restaurant background. Health and Retirement Benefits included. Call for an interview at 540-923-4231 Immediate Openings Available $500 Spring sian-up bonus after 60 days ® FLUSH TRUCK DRIVERS (FT/PT) ® LOW BOY DRIVER (FT/PT) ® LOADER OPERATOR Company truck provided after 2 weeks for operator ® LABORERS/CREW LEADERS Experienced - Top pay for busy season ahead Insurance after 90 days 540-788-9717 RN/ LPN/ Resident Manager America House, a rapidly expanding Assisted Living Facility, is seeking a qualified candidate to manage a 27-bed facility in Culpeper, Virginia. Candidates must possess strong managerial skills as well as aptitude for customer service and community involvement. Experience in assisted living or long-term healthcare preferred. If you would like to join a team of caring and dedicated professionals, please fax your resume to: America House Assisted Living Attn: VP of Operations (540) 364-3611 CLINIC ATTENDANT Announcement #HR-2070 Fauquier County Public School System is recruiting for the position of Clinic Attendant at Mary Walter Elementary School. This position will be responsible for assisting students with illnesses and/or medical problems, treating injuries, providing medical assistance as well as preparing and maintaining files and reports. Qualified applicants must have a general knowledge of the practices, methods, and techniques used in providing routine medical assistance. Must be able to maintain confidential files and information and to compile reports as needed. Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with parents, students and teachers. Preferred applicant must possess a high school diploma and hold certifications in CPR and First Aid. Experience as a RN, LPN, or EMT is a plus. Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186. Position is open until filled. For assistance call 540.347.8668 or email: mzinser®libertvhs.com. Fax: 540.349.3133. EEO/AA/M/F/D TAX SALE PROCESSOR Growing Title Company in Leesburg, VA looking for candidate to fill Tax Sale Processor position. Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of Delaware. Maryland. Virginia & DC real estate desired. Some accounting experience would be a plus. Computer literacy is a must. Willing to train. Please submit resume to HR via facsimile (703)771-9515 or via email to ChasitvLS @ T uscaroratitle.com MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II Position Number 898118 $22,718 (min) • $36,349 (max) Prince William County Public Works Entry Salary Range: $22,718 to $29,534 DOQ. Call for detailed info: 703-792-4649, leave, message. TTY users call VA Relay Center 1.800.828.1120. Web site: www.pwcgov.org. Job line: 703.792.4636 ext. 923 Mail resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 1 County Complex Ct., Prince William, VA 22192. FAX resume: 703-792-6705. Closing date: 05/11/01. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V Traffic Sign & Pavement Marking Co. Seeking Full-time, permanent positions. Competitive pay, medical insurance, paid vacation & holidays. Must have valid driver's license. Overtime & weekends. Seeking experienced or will train: LABORERSTHERMOPLASTIC OPERATORSPAINT OPERATORSSIGN INSTALLERS. Call 540-439-8513 EOE Oak Springs of Warrenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility Under New Management • MDS COORDINATOR FT/ PT , M-F, Experience in MDS and Care Planning process. Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations and PPS. Contact: LuEllen Broddus or Marti Dahl. • LPN's & RN's 7 am -3 pm & 11 pm - 7 am. Contact: Sharon Fincnam • CNA's FT/PT all shifts. Contact: Sharon Fincham • LAUNDRY AIDE FT & PT. 3 pm - 11 pm. Contact Brenda Dye r 614 Hastings Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-4770 CONSTRUCTION LABORER TOLL BROTHERS. Inc., is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, is looking to hire a construction Laborer to work at our community in the South Riding area. Must have own trans portation. Call: 703-327-8212 "loll brothers America'* Luxury Butldcr AUTOCAD OPERATOR Smith-Midland Corporation, a precast concrete producer in Northern Virginia, has an immediate opening for an autocad operator skilled in architectural/ structural drafting. Prior experience in the precast concrete industry a definite plus. Excellent benefits include medical/ dental plan, 401 (k) savings/ retirement plan, educational reimbursement, paid vacation and reviews at six months and one year. Please send resumes to: Smith-Midland Corporation P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-439-1232 e-mail: asmithOsmithmldland.com ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM MANAGER Help Make A Difference In Our Community The Loudoun Literacy Council has two jobs we are seeking to fill PT Program Assistant will provide clerical support for a staff of four + volunteers. Sensitivity to diverse populations required Prior non-profit experience and familiarity with databases helpful 20 hours per week PT/FT Family Literacy Practitioner promotes literacy skills and a love of reading with children. 20-40 hours per week Please mail or fax resume to: Loudoun Literacy CouncM P.O. Box 1s32 Leesburg, VA 20177 or Fax 703-777-7260 E-mail Loudounlit @ aol .com with any questions RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR U.S. HOME CORPORATION seeks qualified women and men to supervise construction of homes. Spend 95% of your time in the field supervising homebuildirtg from start to finish. Assume full responsibility for all homes, including scheduling and supervising for quality control. High volume construction experience preferred. Production/quality bonus package and excellent benefits. Ma&Fax/Email resume with salary hi&tcry to: US HOME CORPORATION 10230 New Hampshire Ave, #300 Silver Spring, MD 20903 Fax: 301-431-4720 eastcoastpersonnel @ ushome.com lus-Homel KOK 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. f A "H IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA Loudoun County Ofllco 703-777-1110 Fairfax County Offico 703-689-1260 Fauquior County Offico 540-347-4222 Clarfco County Offico 800-339-6267 Rappahannock County Ofllco 800-872-5797 Fax 703-689-1278 www.timescommunrty.com

Butler family to open second location in town Mr. and Mrs. Steve Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Shaw, owners of Burgers “N” Things in Sperryville wish to announce the grand opening of their second location, at Cooter’s Place, U.S. 211, two miles west of Sperryville. The opening is scheduled to take place this weekend, Thursday through Sunday, daily from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. They plan to be open to serve the public each weekend throughout the summer. In addition to serving their “famous burgers” and hot dogs, they will be adding barbecued ribs and barbecued chicken to the menu, and look forward to seeing their many friends and meeting new ones. Just an added note “the Boston cooks” are some of the best around, so give them a try, and don’t worry about adding pounds. According to ihe many visitors to Cooter’s Place in the past, I know the Butlers and Shaws will be kept quite busy as they serve the public and we wish them much success. Mrs. Michele owindler ot Culpeper was a Friday evening caller of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier on Turkey Ridge Road. On Saturday Mrs. Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper shopped in Charlottesville, dined at Golden Corral and upon returning home took a tour trip through Somerset, Barbarousville, Orange and back to Culpeper. Birthday greetings for the Week go out to Mrs. Jenny Mae Jenkins of Scrabble Road who adds another year on Saturday, May 5 and to Bobby Meredith whose day is Wednesday, May 2 and Jim Peyton of O’Bannon Road, whose day is Thursday, May 3. May our gracious Lord grant to each of you many 'more years. Now that May is here, this jnonth of May has been declared as “Heritage ^Iburism Month.” Miss Kendra Hitt was a Saturday overnight guest of Jennifer Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road. Mrs. Robin Grigsby was a Sunday Angus breeders recognized Rappahannock residents have been recognized nationally by the American Angus Association for having registered Angus cows included in the American Angus Association’s 2001 Pathfinder Report. Hodge Miller of Washington has two and Elisabeth Jones of Sperryville has three. Only 1,950 of the more than 35,000 members of the American Angus Association are represented in this year’s report, according to Richard Spader, executive vice president of the American Angus Association with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo. The Pathfinder Program identifies superior Angus cows Viewtown news notes Vlewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 feiaai a m '* A ..ml i i.i ? Mr. Tommy Frazier and jJoey Reed of Madison were •Friday guests of their grand!parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey {Dodson. ! Belated birthday wishes •are extended to Whitney Frazier, who celebrated her 'birthday on April 25. ; Sympathy goes out to the :Eisenmann family on the death of Daniel Eisenmann Hast week. Give me a call with your news. ;® ROSTON Upm Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS ' ' V 987*8802 ■MUM evening guest in the Peregory home. Wedding anniversary wishes are in order for cousin, Jimmie and Mary Ann Dodson who celebrate another year together on Sunday, May 6. All you flower lovers, hope you didn’t forget, May 1 was “Plant a Flower Day”, and today, Wednesday is “National Teachers Day.” Several of our area Rappahannock seniors had the privilege recently to visit one of their dear friends, Levi Alther, in a Front Royal home. A special invitation to our area folks is extended by Pastor Roger Smith, to attend the revival services in progress this week at Five Forks Regular Baptist Church, Woodville with Rapidan Baptist Camp Director, Matthew Speck as guest speaker. Services will continue through Friday, 7 D.m. Mrs. Trudy Frazier was a Thursday evening caller of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and family. Pastor Sandy Martin and his congregation extends an invitation to Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. at New Salem Baptist Church on Route 522. The N.P.E.A. MotherDaughter banquet will be held this Saturday, May 5 at the campgrounds on Aaron Mountain Road. Shirley Lester will be the guest speaker and there will be skits and songs also. Each one attending is asked to bring a covered dish. For more information call Mrs. Shirley Savage at 937-5380. Mrs. Janet Peregory and daughter Jennifer attended a party Friday evening at Amissville Church, honoring based upon recorded performance traits that are economically important to efficient beef production. These traits include regular calving and heavy weaning weights, reports John Crouch, director of performance programs for the American Angus Association. All registered Angus cows that meet the strict Pathfinder standards are listed, along with their owners, in the Pathfinder Report that is published annually by the American Angus Association. The 2001 Pathfinder Report lists 7,862 individual cows. It is published in the April issue of the Angus Journal and extra copies are Peggy Hernandez and Mark Fewell who are graduating from Hebron Christian School. Marc Dodson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson of Salem will be graduating on Saturday from James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Our deepest sympathy goes out to son “little Charles” and other family members upon the passing of Mrs. Kathleen Yates, which occurred Saturday at Culpeper Health Care, with funeral on Tuesday. She was the widow of Charles Yates, a longtime school bus driver and trucker. Mrs. Phyliss Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road and her daughter, Mrs. Michele Swindler of Culpeper attended a shower for Mrs. Lisa Dodson at The Washington Fire Hall Sunday afternoon. Rev. Jim Pitman of Viewtown Road and his congregation invite the public to attend revival services this week through Friday at Amissville Gospel Church each evening at 7:30 p.m. with Mike Switzer of Richland as guest speaker. Miss Cathy Hawkins has returned home and is improving from injuries sustained in a recent automobile accident. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mrs. Emma Peyton, who passed away at the home of her daughter, Charlotte Thornhill in Roanoke on Saturday, April 21. She was the widow of the late Marion Peyton. The Salem Fire Hall was practically filled on Friday evening for the “Singing and Pickin” party, one of the featured performers being Mr. John Triplett, who at 85, continues to “pick away” on his banjo. Also, Mrs. Effie Foster was honored with a birthday song and cake, Friday being her day. Condolences are extended to Mrs. Dottie Settle and family upon the loss of her brother, Rice Hitt Jr., 81, years of age who passed away on Wednesday at his residence. Miss Peggy Gallihugh was a Sunday afternoon visitor of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Nicholson. Have a great week! available from the American Angus Association. The largest number of Pathfinder cows from a single herd this year is 70, and several hundred breeders have a single cow that qualifies for the exclusive listing. 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. Louis J. Sparacino to Cordani’s General Contracting LLC, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties, 5 acres, Rappahannock Woods. $54,000. Thelma M. Face to Preston R. Mcilwaine, 14.2688 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. John R. Labovitz and others, trustees to Sharon M. Labovitz, Trustee, .0951 acre, Hampton District. John R. Labovitz and others, trustees to Sharon M. Labovitz, Trustee, 28.61 acres, Piedmont District. Ann Marie Plubell to Birds From Page B5 Without a doubt, the Eastern Bluebird is one of the most beautiful and asked about of our native songbirds. Their bright color and distinct song make them an attractive addition to any landowner’s property. The Tree Swallow may not be the sought-after Bluebird, but if you give them a chance I am sure you will find them a joy to watch and a wonder to have around. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim By waters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, P.O. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 or email him at jbbjr©rmaonline.net. EQUAL HOUSING 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 1-800424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Perma Treat, i T“' ■ ■■ u ii ■■ ' UL KEST AND TERMTIE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829-0000 Financial IVoblems? 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 IPPI •** ^ j '/'* >'4Sv-»v W• ■■ (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) . ■< ', ...v..r : . ■■■■■■ Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Daniel J. Lanigan and wife, 27.44 acres, Hampton District. $130,000. Ann Hawkins Deal to Wade M. Plunkett, 5 acres, Stonewall District. $53,000. Rayner V. Snead Jr. to Jolie Okumura Maggiolo, 11.3801 acres, Hampton District. $125,000. Hazel P. Cooke and husband to Doris C. Jenkins, 10.8 ACRES with stream, mountain spring. $6,500 per acre. Will negotiate. 540-937-5857 4 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Sperryville - 5 acres of gently rolling pastureland, building site w/view, septic approved, private road access. $65,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryuillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank (540) 987-8146 5.373 acres, Jackson District.! Deed of gift. ’ Hazel P. Cooke to Don A.; Berry and wife, 9.048 acres,* Jackson District. $65,806. Ralph H. Becraft to Patrick ; J. O’Connell and others, Hampton District. $140,000. I ' xv-Small. Country HomesAf Outbuildings BETTER THAN NEW: Split Foyer on 2.4 acres in Amissville area. Upgraded ceramic floors, full walk-out basement with flue and new appliances! $149,900 SCENIC property on 41 acres, open and wooded. Stream, pond and mountain views. Located in Amissville/Viewtown area in small protected community. $219,900 Call Emily Henry 800-523-8846 _ 540-341-3528 U| 540-675-3490 Historic Building Constructed About 1880 1,640 square feet. Commercial, retail/studio on 1st floor, live on 2nd floor. Lot size is 3,214 sq. ft. w/large backyard, alley accessible for possible customer parking. Property has a commercial well, with new pump. Located in the Historic District of Sperryville, VA on the same street as craft shops, small businesses, bookstores and restaurants. Offered at $126,500 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES 540-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch Zindel Greg Clark butch@rapprealestate.com ° fH 1850 Brick home in Sperryville. 3 BRs w/a 1 BR, 2 story attached apartment, could be a B&B, home business; use your imagination! One acre on Thornton River- $275,000 Luttrel Farm Circa 1815. Privately situated 5 BR older Farmhouse w/additions. I Lovely 25 acs., in-ground pool w/changing/bathhouse, pretty pond, workshop, hobby shop, old bam. Completely restored in 1994 w/new gas furnace, plumbing, electric & central air. $850,000 Very charming secluded 25 ac. horse farm w/a 3 BR/2 BA/2 FP home & custom built 5 stall bam, 5 paddocks, riding ring & trails! $475,000 Beaver Dam Farm. Large Contemporary c. 1970 on 80+ acs. w/2 large ponds. Very charming 4,000 stj. ft. 3 BR home featured in building magazine. Lovely landscaping, stone walls & mountain views. $850,000 Washington. 5 BR/5 BA residence, separate shop are zoned commercial. Potential office suites, B&B, pub or use your imagination. $450,000 Real Estate ffl P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 ITI E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 143. Cin 1 277 LEJ Rick Kohler 540-937 6146 540-675-1373 Mitzic Young 540-675-3555 Amy Sloanc- Timbers 540 987 8668