Rappahannock News, May 23, 2001

123rd Year... No. 21 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, MAY 23,2001 www.t1mescommunity.com 30 cents Rapp Briefs Memorial Day closings set C^AII county government offices, Rappahannock Library, Rappahannock National Bank; F8»M Bank, and the Rappahannock County Public Sehool System, as well as the Rappahannock News will be ofosed on Monday, May 28 in Observance of the Memorial Day holiday. annual 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.rn. Any contestants interested in participating should contact Monte Clinedinst at 987-9625 or Michele Jenkins at 987-9440. awards banquet set for May 30 . The Athletic Department will be hosting the spring awards banquet for high school athletes on Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. in the Rappahannock Elementary School cafeteria. There will be a barbecue dinner, dessert, and drinks from 6 to 7 p.m. for all athletes and families. ,* _ < A nominaf Charge of $6 per person for a ticket is requested to cover the costs. Advance tickets are necessary and will be on sale only until May 28. See Kelly Settle for a ticket reservation or call her at 987-8575. The awards ceremony will be held immediately following dinner. Spring athletic Democratic candidate ^Teach-In” set A "Teach-In” on the seven Democratic candidates vying for the positions of Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Will be the focus of this month’s meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5 at the Rappahannock County Library. All seven candidates have been invited and so far four campaigns are sending either the candidate or a knowledgeable tebresentative to speak for them. AH County Democrats and those not altogether satisfied with the qjtematives are encouraged to fettend. This meeting is open to {69 public, and all are welcomed warmly. A time for questions, refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more Information contact Meredith Qorfein at 675-3515 or Www.RappDems.org. *v«happenings fn Rappahannock */» r v • Friday, June 1 DARE Day at ACES. 1:- • Monday, June 4 .Rappahannock Board of Supervisors to meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. rr Rappahannock News C P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 > (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) \ l ■ Extraordinary Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Art students under the guidance of Ms. Laurie Marshall produced this stunning mural which is displayed in front of the Rappahannock County School Board. Sixty 1999-2001 art students produced the work, which features 68 children from both RCES and RCHS. Funding was made possible through a mini-grant program sponsored by Headwaters. The mural celebrates the “beautiful children of Rappahannock County" said Ms. Marshall. Sperryvffle gets a-bridge By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer At a meeting of the Sperryville Gateway Committee last week, committee members approved a resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors “approve and authorize the Pedestrian Bridge and Gateway Sidewalk Improvements Construction Project for final engineering, bidding, and construction . . Frank Cox of The Cox Company of Charlottesville, the project’s engineering and design consultant, presented the final plans for the steel and wooden-decked pedestrian bridge and for the related aspects of this first and long-awaited phase of the Gateway Project. Preliminary pedestrian bridge plans and options were presented to the Committee last September, and the approval of these final plans means that fabrication could start within the next few months, and work on site could conceivably be apparent by this coming September. This phase of the project has been estimated to cost $63,500 of the $220,000 project budget, and it includes the bridge, bridge abutments and foundations, bridge installation, landscaping, and a pedestrian walkway from the bridge’s south side at Water Street, across the southern end of the highway bridge on Route 522, and south along the west side of the road to Lester Deal’s building. The Committee membership— Chair Tom Junk, Pete Estes, Martin Woodard and Buck Payne—also heard and saw illustrations of Mr. Cox’s master plan concept, and discussed the project and Sperryville revitalization with those attending the meeting. Mr. Cox stressed the importance of storm drainage improvements in the village before any other work is performed. “Main Street is a dike—it blocks water from the south— drainage is a major impediment to revitalization,” he said. Mr. Cox discussed the drainage improvement elements that include a storm diversion channel in the back yards of properties on the south side of Main See GATEWAY, Page A8 New historic marker recalls Union occupation of county By James P. Gannon Rappahannock News Writer In the second summer of the Civil War, Harper’s Weekly carried a news article datelined “Sperryville, July 18, 1862,” which reported the arrival of the Union Army of Virginia in and around the Rappahannock County village that was to become its camp and headquarters for several weeks. The newspaper reported that the Army Corps of Mayor General Franz Sigel, nearly 12,000 men strong, had marched into Sperryville a week before. General Sigel had made his headquarters “in a house and the grounds about it, on a hill near the village.” The newspaper included a page of artists’ sketches of the Union troops moving through Thornton Gap and the village of Sperryville itself. On Saturday, June 2 Civil War reenactors and members of the Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will dedicate a new Virginia highway marker recently erected at the foot of the hill where General Sigel made his headquarters 139 years ago. The ceremony - will formally open Sperryville Civil War Days, the twoday commemoration of the 1861-65 war that had such profound impact on all of Virginia, including Rappahannock County. The third annual Civil War Days weekend will be centered in the historic village, where re-enactors will set up tent camps and conduct drills, demonstrations and a skirmish. Events will include Civil War music, discussions of Civil War books by their authors, and a street fair with vendors and displays on Main Street. The new Virginia historic marker, a black-and-silver cast-metal sign, now stands at the edge of Route 522 in a grassy lot adjacent to the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, which graciously agreed to provide a place for the marker in its historically appropriate site. General Sigel, in 1862, took over the home “Oak Hill” that stood atop the slope overlooking the new marker. The new historic marker is headlined “Pope’s Army of Virginia,” referring to the Union Army organized in 1862 under Mqjor General John, Pope. It explains that Pope’s command brought together the three corps commanded by Generals Sigel, Nathaniel P. Banks and Irvin McDowell. General Pope selected Rappahannock County as the place to organize and drill this new army before heading into the campaign of Second Manassas, which ended in a severe defeat for the Union army and the removal of General Pope from' command. Sperryville was literally surrounded and engulfed by Pope’s blueclad soldiers, who brought tneir hundreds of wagons, cannons, horses, tents and equipment to the county. General Sigel’s three divisions occupied Sperryville and vicinity, while General Banks camped his 5,000 men near the town of Sm GANNON, Page A8 Photo coufWey ot Jim Gannon DEDICATION PLANNED: The dedication of the new historic marker will taka place at 10 a.m. June 2 starting with a parade march from the center of thd village to the site, and ending with a gun-salute by the uniformed re-enactors. Lighting ordinance prospect brings out rival views By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock New* Writer Last week’s Planning. Commission meeting was preceded by a meeting of a Commission committee that is drafting a County lighting ordinance. The committee met with consultant Mark Schuyler of Charlottesville, who is assisting in the ordinance development process; and who discussed “dark sky” codes and the lighting ordinances of othernearby counties. The intent of the proposed ordi-! nance is to continue the process of ensuring that Rappahannock County remains “rural and scenic” by protecting the County from the glare that affects more populous jurisdictions, and thus furthering the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The public comment portion of the Planning Commission meeting revealed some polarity on the issue of a “dark sky” ordinance. Amissville resident Robert Lindquist followed up his April 30 letter in opposition to such an ordinance with comments to the same effect. Mr. Lindquist said that the proposed ordinance is “a tool to burden citizens and control growth” and he suggested that there were more important problems to deal with in the County. In his letter he spoke of the need for security lighting in the face of increased.rates of crime i» rural areas, and the need of the County’s ordinances to better reflect “the will of the majority of all citizens and not only the ideas of the vocal minority special interest groups.” Amissville resident Emil Smet later voiced his agreement with Mr. Lindquist, and he presented the Commission with a petition containing the names of 96 residents who oppose a new lighting ordinance. Bob Dennis of Flint Hill spoke in favor of a lighting ordinance and he said that he thought that “one of my property rights is to see the stars at night.” Jim Gannon expressed his surprise at the opposition by Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Smet, noting that “since there’s no proposed ordinance on the table, it’s somewhat premature to oppose it.” Phil Irwin of Flint Hill illustrated the need for an ordinance that preserves the County’s dark sky by recalling that a recent guest, looking up at the night sky, asked “What is that bright band?” The guest was referring to the Milky Way, and said that he had never been able to see it; before visiting Rappahannock County. Mr. Irwin also referred to Mr. Lindquist’s comment on personal freedoms and property rights with his comment: “It is not a free society when one person can inconvenience many (with glaring lights).” Planning Commissioner A1 Henry See PLANNERS, Page AS ccmr'.'.r isanm

RCPS News By Jan Makeia sr Volunteer Coordinator ** Public School System * • Once again DARE/Field Day is upon us at RCES. If you have not been contacted but Would ei\joy volunteering for qne or two hours on Friday, June 1 please call Jan Makela at 987-8259 as soon as possible. It is important that all tasks be assigned in advance to insure that this will be a fun and safe day for everyone. • RCES P.E. teacher Carol Nowakoski is excitedly planning Field Day events for June 1 and invites everyone to attend and cheer for our students. The Field day events will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. • Fourth - Seventh graders will be divided into Blue and Gold teams and will compete for their team all day. The Invitational Mile Run will take place at 900 a.m. There will be 100 point bonuses given for each runner of the mile that finishes. (Students had to qualify in advance to run the mile.) Students will earn points for their teams each time that they race, even if they finish in last place. The winning team will be announced after the T\ig of War at the end of the day. • Third graders will join the older students for the Tug of War and will be assigned to the Blue or Gold team for this competition. • All K-3rd grade events will be held behind the school on the blacktop and behind the Dental Trailer. Fourth Seventh Grade events will be on the hill next to the school or in the gym. Bring your sun screen, hat and chair, and spend the day cheering for our young athletes. You may purchase lunch, if we know in advance, or you may bring your own. This is always such a wonderful event for our students and spectators. Thanks for your positive support. • The Relay for Life, held at RCES last weekend, seemed to be a huge success. Though the weather was damp and dreary, participants’ spirits were bright and sunny. Many thanks to all that helped to make this an enjoyable event for everyone. • Congratulations to RAMS Eighth grader Jacob Stilley for his outstanding writing! Jacob, a talented young writer, submitted an original poem to Cobblestone magazine several months ago and it was recently published. It is printed here for your enjoyment. Hurt not the earth The massive oaks awake with the morning breeze. A mighty forest stands alone, far away from massive homes. City lights will quickly seize the stars that live among the mighty trees. Machines will slowly roam among the trees’ dwindling home. And the skies will quickly freeze. Who will wake to find it gone? In barren lands without the skies, this mighty artificial glow that reaches out into the dawn and burns the builder’s eyes. It is a subtle disease that quickly grows. • SOL testing for third, fifth and eighth grades will continue through May 31. Teachers and Candace Clough Estate Gardener ^ consultation ~ gardening & grounds r maintenance ~ design ~ planting ~ complete lawn services rv 540-675-2344 PUBLIC HEARINGS TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CHAPTER OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on proposed language relating to the regulation of telecommunications facilities, as amendments to the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Gopt on Monday, June 4. 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at the CpM$«5use in Washington, VA. The proposed amendments will be»>p ^red by the Rappahannock County Planning ConjAvV r^Sra hearing to be held on May 16, 2(X)1, at 7' *1 Trfte Courthouse in Washington, VA. The proposed ame clarify submission reirt . _ “stealth” antenmiC^y*^J^Kuructures and standards for same, and create a £p ^$J>mry for inspection by the County of Rappaham^ _^£\ong other changes. jT(5^c'oQ>rfete text of the proposed Zoning Chapter Amendments is available for inspection at the County Administration & Zoning Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747. Further information is available by calling (540) 675-3342. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment on any or all of these amendments or to mail such comments to the County Administration and Zoning Office, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. lees for applications, IV create a different category of Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21.°° Aea Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year Name ___ Address ___ City__State_Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: ll*PP*R*ntv>ck News, P.O. 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Mrs. Lilo Wolfe’s Sixth Grade Reading students have been working on this project, which involved reading, language development, art, science, presentation skills and drama, for several weeks. • Students from others classes will be invited to the culminating activity at the Outdoor Classroom in June. • A special RCHS PAC (Parents’ Advisory Council) meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 30 at noon in the RCHS Culinary Arts room. The purpose of this Brown Bag Lunch meeting will be to discuss the possibility of beginning an Independent Study Program for Juniors and Seniors next year. Parents at the last PAC meeting agreed that this would give students the opportunity to study areas that are not covered in the present curriculum. If you are knowledgeable about these kinds of programs, you have a specific interest in this program, or you are just interested in learning more, please pack your lunch and join us for the discussion. Mr. Joe Perine, RCHS Principal, will be avail able to offer his thoughts as well. • The Sixth - Twelfth Grade Bands joined forces last Friday night for a special Relay for Life performance and they were incredible! If you were unable to attend this concert, please mark your calendars now for Sunday, June 10 at 3 pun. The bands will present their Spring Concert in the RCHS (air-conditioned) auditorium, and the public is invited to attend. We especially invite all school volunteers as our very special guests. • If you have a young musician living in your house that might benefit from private lessons from a more experienced high school band member, please call Mrs. Lynne Fournier, Band Director, at 987-8259. Several accomplished RCHS Band members are willing to tutor younger students as a way to raise money for band trips or for their own professional lessons. You will be surprised by the low cost and service provided by these talented high school students. • On June 16 all EighthTwelfth Grade Band members are required to attend the RCHS graduation. If you have questions, call Mrs. Fournier at 987-8259 or e-mail her at flutelbf@aol.com. • Please remember that schools will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. Don’t forget to make the necessary child care arrangements. • Have a great, and hopefully dry, weekend. Amie Weller graduated Amie M. Weller of Washington graduated from the School of Business at George Mason University in Fairfax on May 11. Miss Weller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Weller of Washington. She is also the granddaughter of Mrs. Sarah E. Hudson of Washington. She is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. 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Copies of the plans are available for inspection at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington, VA from Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. Area Conservation Field Day enjoyed • By Martin Johnson Rappahannock News Writer On Friday, May 11 bus loads of seventh graders, parents and teachers met on the banks of the Robinson River in Madison County at the Pathways Retreat and Education Center to catch bugs, plant trees and climb down into a pit to study layers of soil first hand. Greeted by landowner and Center Director Marci Smith, the students were encouraged to work together to gain an understanding and an appreciation for the many ways that soil, water, plants and animals interact where a river runs through the land. The students, from Wakefield Country Day School in Rappahannock County, Culpeper Middle School, William H. Wetsel Middle School, Prospect Heights Middle School, St. Luke’s Lutheran, and Culpeper Christian School had come to take part in a Conservation Field Day organized and presented by the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Wading into the river, teams collected bottomdwelling insects and other macro-invertebrates in a kick seine. Under the able instruction of Dereck Amos and Ashley Black of the CSWCD, with the assistance of Nancy Halgren, a citizen volunteer, they learned how to correlate the numbers and types of macro-invertebrates with their ability to tolerate pollution in the water, a useful tool in the evaluation of a river’s health. Along the way they learned the names and natural history of many of the common inhabitants of the river bottom. Jim Sawyer soil scientist with NRCS had dug a fourfoot-deep pit to give students a close look at how soil is formed and accumulates on a river’s WE BUY USED BOOKS Single books or whole collections Old Sperryville BOOKSHOP Historic Main Street, Sperryville (540) 987-8444 E-mail: Kxjkchurch0eanMink.net WANTEDil Old phot letters, billhead adverti*in|(fitemsfK’ books or any misc. Items history. Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) Presents the First Annual Dog Day Afternoon SATURDAY JUNE 2nd (rain date Sunday June 3rd) 12:00 - 5:00 pm $5.00 per person (children 12 and under FREE!) FAMILY FUN! i - l Jf iwiSMI WINDSOR LODGE FARM North of Flint Hill on Rt. 637 off of Rt. 522 3 Rings of fun canine competitions and dazzling demonstrations by preforming and working dogs judged by local celebrities. Agility • Just for Fun Dog Classes (ie: Jog/owner look-alike) • Thrilling Terrier Races • Demonstrations: Rescue & Custom Dogs, Dancing Dogs, Trainers at Work and Much More! ★ The Stars of Dog Day ★ Many of RAWL's Jogs who are available for adoption will be on hand to meet potential new owners. Sring your dog for Canine Good Citizen Tooting. Refreshments plus the Bake and Bark Bale of homemade treats for Pets and Their Owners. For More Information Call 540-636-3303 AH 404« must be kept cm leashes. P*ease brin* prly animate whose rabies vaccinations are current. floodplain. Climbing down to examine the layers of sediment, they were amazed to see the three feet of soil that had accumulated since the flood of 1995. Nancy Utz, conservation technician with NRCS, handed out earthworms to impress upon the young naturalists the role that these macroinvertebrates play in soil formation. A hands-on experiment set up on the tailgate of her pickup truck brought home the importance of plants in preventing erosion during stormwater events. Brad White, a conservation technician of the CSWCD, and John Jeffries a conservation technician with NRCS, familiarized students with topographical maps of the area, and discussed the interplay between topography and the formation of a river’s channel. The flood in 1995 had severely eroded the banks and floodplain of the river, and a great deal of restoration work has been done by various agencies, organizations and numerous volunteers. Cynthia DeCanio, an environmental educator and staff member with Friends of the Rappahannock who has been working with several agencies during the river restoration project, demonstrated how to plant trees and shrubs alonp the buffer zone of the river $b prevent erosion and help the river maintain a stable channel. Wielding shovels and toting buckets of water, erstwhile teams of students planted trees along the river banks and on the floodplain. 1 > Deemed a success by $fl present, the field day met th£ organizer’s goal of familiari2fing students with many of tfye soil and water conservation issues associated with rivers and the land through which they run. The seventh gradefs gained a deeper understanding of the complexity of the interactions among land artd water, plants and animals, and the importance of keeping a balance among these natural resources. (Creative Catering For All Your \ Catering Needs f: Any Event Weddings. Anniversaries. ►' Holidays. Birthdays. Office £ Parties. Children’s Parties. •: Reunions. Romantic Dinners;* Party Planning. 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>*<* Singing Tree mural to blossom J*' By Gerald Ochs “ Rappahannock News Writer '* Artist and teacher ir> Laurie Marshall has •' engaged Rappahannock school children in another ^ notable project. The project is based upon a queso tion posed by ten-year-old Meredith Miller of the Hillsboro Elementary School in Loudoun County, who asked, “What if all the w". children of the world made a painting together?” 7* The first phase of the r-*. project will attempt to answer Meredith’s quesrit/tion—at least on a local L<- level—by seeing what happens when all of the chil*•; dren of Rappahannock -o County make a painting ... together. Ms. Marshall designed a an image for the mural V based upon the book, “The ’ - Singing Tree”, by Kate \ Seredy. “The Singing Tree” ’■ tells the story of a lone *'• tree that became a refuge for all species of birds on •y* an otherwise denuded World War I battlefield, and that served to speak .,v to the soldiers of the goodness and abundance of “ - Nature. ' V “The goal of the pro^ ject,” Ms. Marshall said, “is to promote an understanding of that which uniteVthe young people of Rappahannock; to increase young people’s feeling of belonging and purpose; to use an historical story as the basis of an artwork, which underlines the connections between the disciplines; to solve the visual engineering problem of organizing such a complex image; and to have Rappahannock teens take a leadership position in producing an original work of art that will hopefully inspire others." The completed painting will be exhibited at all of the schools that participated in its development, and grant funding will be sought to create more “Singing Trees” around the world. On May 25, during May Fest at The Rappahannock County High School, mural components will be assembled onto an 8 by 10 foot panel to compete the pilot project. Anyone interested in participating in the “Singing Tree” project can call Laurie Marshall at 987-8575. Offenses reported Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office personnel are investigating separate alcoholarid drug-related offenses that . occurred in the county last .week. At around 2 a.m. on May 15, Dep. J. C. Welch began following a vehicle on Fodderstack Road which he Suspected was being operated b'y an impaired driver. '1 After trying unsuccessfully to get the driver to over, Dep. Welch followed the vehicle onto Rt. 522 in Flint Hill, and Oh to Rickett’s Lane, where it •stopped. i Dep. Welch interviewed .tbe occupants and arrested 5ohn Moyles, 33, of Castleton, for driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to an alcohol test. His passenger, # Ernest Coats III, of Woodville, was charged with being drunk in public. On the afternoon of May 17, the Sheriff’s Office was notified that a county juvenile had appeared at the Salem Volunteer Fire Co. near Boston, complaining that he had taken drugs. The 13 year old boy was taken to the emergency room of Culpeper Regional Hospital for treatment. “The whole family was at the hospital," remarked Sheriff Larry Sherertz. “But he won’t tell us what drugs he took.” Since it appears that the drugs were taken in Rappahannock, Sgt. Roger Jenkins of the Sheriff’s Office is assigned to investigate the incident. feonies Iris ¥ £)earded and Siberian Greenhouse Open - Wed., Thurs., f^ri-, & ^>at. E)lue Rag Route 231, between Banco & Madison, 12 miles south of Sperryville (540) 923-4234 c*muumdm " v" ^. Farmers and Artisans Market weekends beginning June 2 Crafts, Art, Produce, Bakery Goods, Refreshments at Hearthstone School Highway 211 west of Sperryville Vendors Wanted • Please Call 987-9212 to inquit Intention to Appoint Members Citizen’s Committee to Study Alternative School Funding £ ^ The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting «Applicants to fill the volunteer positions of Citizen ! ^Representative to a Citizen’s Committee to Study Alternative School Funding Sources. This Committee is to be formed by the Board of Supervisors and charged with the task of reviewing present means of funding public education and to explore alternative means, options and potentials. The Board of Supervisors intends to appoint two representatives from each District of the County. The Committee members may organize their membership and select such meeting dates and times as they see fit. Appointees must be residents of Rappahannock County. If you are interested in this position, please Contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors by Friday, June 1: Piedmont District Stonewall-Hawthom Jackson Wakefield Hampton Charles K. Estes Robert P. Anderson Ronald L. Frazier Roger Welch S. Bryant Lee 540-987-8951 540-987-8206 540-937-5983 540-675-3686 540-675-3178 Successful Rappahannock Relay held By Bette Mahoney Rappahannock News Writer Cool temperatures and rainy skies did not prevent Rappahannock’s annual Relay for Life which took place as scheduled last Friday evening through Saturday morning at the Elementary School. The off and on again rain stopped long enough for participants to set up their tents and equipment, and then for the opening ceremonies and survivors’ walk; and again later for a choral recital and the luminary ceremony. The rain did prevent the High School Band from playing outside as originally planned but they gave a rousing opening concert in the school auditorium instead. Also, the picnic, the midnight pizza feast, and Saturday’s breakfast were held in the school cafeteria. But the rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of the walkers, many of whom carried umbrellas or wore ponchos, and many of whom just got wet. Opening ceremonies began outside the Elementary School with Jeff Light singing the Star Spangled Banner. Chairman Ben Atkins introduced the Relay chairs, and team captains, and then Rev. Phillip Bailey delivered a prayer of gratitude for God’s blessings and for the occasion and participants. Master of Ceremonies Cheri Woodward took over and introduced the members of the Rappahannock County Board of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Werner Krebser gave a brief talk on the good things about being a cancer survivor. Cancer survivors were honored by name and given medals. The survivors began the Relay by walking the first lap, releasing purple balloons as they completed the circuit. The Relay then continued with some participants walking the track and others picnicking inside the Elementary School. Towards dark, the rain stopped and the luminaries in honor of cancer survivors and in memory of cancer victims were placed around the track. The luminaries were lit with a small ceremony and the walking continued. Walkers frequently paused in front of the luminaries that honored their loved ones. Entertainment included a DJ and dancing, Doodle Bug the Clown, face-painting, and plain old socializing and good conversation and fun. When thunder, lightening, and heavy rains came near midnight it was time to go inside and enjoy pizza. Even so, there was seldom if ever a time when the Relay track was completely empty. Indeed, there were still some hardy souls at breakfast Saturday morning and at the Closing Ceremonies at 8 a.m. There were 35 teams present this year: 4-H Families led by Shannon Swain and Diane Corbin; Xtreme Believers I led by Charlotte Mills; Xtreme Believers II led by Donna Oliver; Amissville United Methodist Youth led by Janet Dunn; Amissville United Methodist Church led by Fay Smoot; Bennie Lee Atkins led by Ben Atkins; Carolyn’s Love, Laugh, and Live I led by Carolyn Leake; Carolyn’s Love, Laugh, and Live II led by Carolyn Leake; Chris - Co Hitt led by Aloha L. Hitt; Ester Settle’s Faith Warriors led by Tamara Settle; Faith Mountaineers led by Michelle Kaye and Spiritual Walkers III led by Eunice Lewis and Dorothy Butler. Also participating Flint Hill United Methodist Church led by Doug Bywaters; Flint Hill Fascar led by Ester Settle; John and Ora Barbour Walkers led by Charlotte Freeman; Love and Laughter led by Roberta Jenkins; Lunch Bunch led by Werner Krebser; Melvin’s Crusaders led by Ellen Timbers; Spiritual Walkers led by Lillian Aylor; Illuminators led by Pat Lawler and Linda Clark and Rappahannock Democrats led by Hank Gorfein. Also: Rapp’s Teen Walker led by Lesley Baker; Reager School led by Judi Burke; Remembering Rayne led by Pam Kisner; Team John 3:16 led by Jon Heddleston; Sperryville United Methodist led by Margaret Ann Wayland; Photo courtesy of Mike Mahone AND NIGHT CAME: Walkers walked throughout the nigh Friday despite rain and cool temperatures. Displays and tent filled the front lawn at RCES. Spiritual Walkers - 2A led by Jennifer Gray; Gay Street Walkers led by Beverly Atkins; Teen Angels led by Fay Smoot; The Ivy League led by Maybelle Gilkey; Patty’s Angels led by Christina Luke; Bailey’s Baptist led by Wanda Snead; Youthful Spiritual Walkers II led by Annie Cook and Jennifer Grey; Flying Sawsages led by Lily Strange; and Trinity led by Louise Eastham. As of 8:30 a.m., a total of $49,400 was raised but the eventual total is expected to exceed $50,000. Fifteen of the 35 teams met the goal of raising $1,000 each. Carolyn’s Love, Laugh and Love I led b; Carolyn Leake raised a total o $5,753.00, the most of an; team. The Bennie Lee Atkin Team led by Ben Atkins raise* $2,975.25 for second place And, Carolyn’s Love, Laugl and Love II, led also b; Carolyn Leake, were in thin place with $2,706.25 Benjamin Atkins, II, a membe of the Bennie Lee Atkins Team raised $1,042, the larges amount for any individual. Thus, another successfu Relay event was completed proving once again that peoplf from Rappahannock can d* good and have fun, rain o: shine. Folk songs from the British Isles The Theatre at Washington, will present a unique concert of folk music from the British Isles during the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. Two English bom musicians, the soprano Amanda Balestieri and pianist Victoria Hartung, will perform traditional British folk music of the kind which has been handed down through the generation^ since as far back as thj Elizabethan era. •« The concert will take plaoi on Saturday, May 26 at 8 p. mi Tickets for the concert are $U for adults and $5 for students If and under. For reservations am information phone 675-1253 o: e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2001 ; COMPARED WITH THE BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR This budget synopsis is prepared and published for informative and fiscal planning purposes only. The inclusion in the budget of any item or items does not constitute an obligation for commitment on the part ‘ of the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County to appropriate any funds for that item or purpose.; There is no allocation or designation of any funds of the County for any purpose until there has first beem an appropriation for that purpose by the Board of Supervisors. * A hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on the budget for informative purposes at the; Rappahannock County Courthouse on the 4th day of June, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at which time any citizen of the County shall have the right to attend and state his views. A budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2001, will be adopted by the Board of Supervisors no later than July 1, 2001 and at least seven days following the hearing at which time the Board of Supervisors shall set tax rates for tax year 2002. Fiscal Yeai GENERAL FUND From Local Sources: 7/1/00 Gen. Prop. Tax $6,524,700 Other Local Taxes $897,700 Permits. Pnv. & Licenses $78,900 Fines & Forfeitures $17,500 Use of Money or Prop. $ 127,000 Charges for Services $55,000 Miscellaneous $24,500 Recovered Costs $152,500 From Other Agencies $1,864,972 Total General $9,722,772 LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures $5,000 Use of Money & Prop. $18,747 Miscellaneous $3,100 From Commonwealth $30,000 Interfund Transfers $60,827 Total Library $115,674 LAW LIBRARY FUND From Local Sources: Fines & Forfeitures $750 COMMUNICATIONS FUND From Local Sources: Telephone Tax $82,500 SCHOOL FUND From Local Sources: Charges for Services 0 Miscellaneous Revenue $ 186,649 From Other Agencies $2,707,535 Interfund Transfers $5,164,009 From Federal Govt. $339,295 Total School $8,397,488 SOLID WASTE ENT. FUND From Local Sources: 0 Interfund Transfers $290,000 Commencing 7/1/Q1 $6,524,700 $982,500 $78,900 $28,500 $ 134,000 $55,000 $30,500 $142,500 $2,088,979 $10^90379 $.3,000 $19,103 $3,800 $32,000 $62,957 $120,860 $750 $87,500 0 $175,020 $2,713,634 $6,005,859 $330,546 $9,225,059 0 $290,000 r Fiscal Year Commencing 7/1/00 FIRE SERVICES FUND $310,750 BALANCES, JUNE 30 1999 General Library Law Library Cafeteria E-911 Total Balances S3.558.722 $229,816 $800 0 $66,000 BALANCES. JULY I 1999 General $3,558,722 Library Law Library Cafeteria E-911 Total Balances $229,816 $800 0 $66,000 $34155335 7/1/01 $355,750 2000 $3,642,070 $276.137 $800 0 $72,(KM) $3,855335 $3,991,007 2000 $3,642,070 $276.137 $800 0 $72,(KK) $3,991,007 Fiscal Year Commencing GENERAL FUND 7/1/00 7/1/01 Board of Supervisors $44,036 $45,930 County Administrator $140,732 $172,591 County Attorney $37,841 $41,046 Comm, of the Rev. $145,786 $149 033 Board of Assessors 0 $60,(KK) Land Use/Tax Relief $ 11.300 $ 11.300 Treasurer $148,427 $155,896 Elect. Bd. & Officials $22.6<K> $27,050 Registrar $50.811 $69,252 Circuit Court $10,850 $11,450 Combined Dist. Cts. $6,715 $6,715 Juv. Probation Services $69,772 $69,772 Magistrate $5,380 $5,380 Clerk of Circuit Court $45,391 $52,901 Comm, of Accounts $2,150 $2,150 Commonwealth's Atty. $148,076 $157,933 Sheriff $516,437 $527,301 Fire & Rescue Serv. 0 0 Forestry Service $3,588 $3,588 Jail $533,248 $648,799 Building Insp. 4 E-911 $155,962 $170,019 Ammu) Control $61,740 Medical Examiner $5(81 Emergency Services $7(8) Reluse Collection Service 0 County Landfill $452,259 Independent Auditor $14.(88) Mainten Bldg -Grdc $.765,087 Aileen Redevelopment $.7.70.4<X> Health $108,082 Mental Health $2.7,240 Welfare Administration $77.7.712 Public Assistance $267,277 Comprehensive Serv $207,675 Community College $79,998 Parks <Si Recreation $6,500 Planning Commission $240,506 Bd of Zoning Appeals $4,400 Public Utility Services $72,500 Soil & Water Conserv. $11,240 Extension & Corn Ed $54,212 Inlerfund Transfers $5,5 14.8.76 Total General $10..708,tk45 OTHER FI NOS LIBRARY FI ND Library Administration $115,074 LAW LIBRARY FUND Books <& Subscriptions $600 COMMUNICATIONS FUND Public Safety $78,776 SCHOOL FUND Operation $7,777,006 Debt Service $570,401 Interiund Transfers $00,081 Total School $8-797,488 CAFETERIA FUND School Food Services $90,081 SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION 0 SOLID WASTE ENT FUND $290,000 FIRE SERVICES RIND $.768,840 GRAND TOTAL $19,570,727 Less Transfers Out $5,68.7.25.7 $8 I..604 $500 $750 I) $457,479 $ 14,000 $146,661 $785,900 $1 16,848 $27,904 $77.7.712 $262.1X16 $277,510 $40,078 $16,500 $220,596 $4.4(X) $75,5(8) $8.89.7 $58,276 $6,758,816 $11 _7| 2.0.79 $120,860 $6(87 $82,7(8) $8,622.28.7 $509,986 $92,790 $9,225,059 $92,790 0 $290,000 $.78.7,780 $21.507.424 $6,5.74.706 Details of the above budget may be seen at the County Administrator’s Office. By Order of: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS John W. McCarthy County Administrator TOTAL EXPENDITURES $I3J*7,474 $14,973,118 Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County intends to levy the following rates for the tax year 2001-02 per $100 assessed valuation: 2000-01 Actual Real Estate and Mobile Homes .... $0.82 Real Estate (Fire Levy).$0.04 Tangible Pers. Prop.$3.10 Tangible Pers. Prop. (Fire Levy). . . $0.20 2001-02 Proposed . . . . $0.85 . . . . $0 04 . . . . $3.10 . . . $0.20

Tour group Photo courtesy of Wendy Weinberg David Edwards of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Rob Nieweg of the National Trust for Historic Preservation were in the Town of Washington on May 7 to discuss the Town’s architectural heritage and character. Approximately 75 people attended the walking tour and pot luck dinner. Spring athletic awards banquet set The Rappahannock Athletic Department will be hosting the spring awards banquet for high school athletes on Wednesday, May 30 at 6 p.m. in the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria. There will be a barbecue dinner, dessert, and drinks from 67 p.m. for all athletes and their families. A nominal charge of $6 per person for a ticket is being requested to cover the costs. Advance ticket sales are necessary to plan for the food quantities. The tickets will be on sale during the high school lunch or at the high school office only until May 28. See Kelly Settle for a ticket reservation or call her at 987-8575. There will be no ticket sales at the door. The awards ceremony will immediately follow dinner and will feature Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes from the Baseball, Softball, Track, and Soccer Teams- boys, girls and Jr. Panthers. Recognition will be given for all of those earning Varsity letters, participation certificates, All-District Honors, Most Valuable Players and Coaches awards. Parents and community members are encouraged to come out and support their student athletes. Geography 101 By Nels Parson Rappahannock News Writer Visiting Anglican priests serving Trinity Episcopal Church during the Rev. Jennings Hobson’s sabbatical leave have given us lessons in worldwide geography we did not anticipate. The latest arrival, the Venerable Kenneth Kahare, from Kenya is an example. Before him, however, we learned from our visitors that South Africa is actually on the southern tip of Africa, New Zealand is in the southern hemisphere nowhere near Australia and the United Kingdom is on an Atlantic island just off northern Europe. Now we are on lesson four, Kenya. This Kenyan tells us his East African nation is almost as large as Tbxas and has a population of 30 million. Nairobi, the capital, includes several million people. The land lies directly under the equator and features jungle, open range, beautiful lakes and high mountains. At 17,000 feet, Mount Kenya is second only to Kilimanjaro (19,300 feet, Africa’s highest mountain). Kenya is split from north to south by the geologically famous Rift Valley and contains a part of the Great North Road from Cairo to Capetown. Its rivers flow into the Indian Ocean and its national parks are world famous. Kenneth Kahare received his theological education at St. Paul’s School of Divinity and United Theological College in Kenya. He has served in both urban and rural areas and is currently in charge of missions Photo courtesy of Nels Parsor NEXT: The Venerable Kenneth Kahare shown with his bishop. and evangelism in the Mt. Kenya South Diocese. His was the first diocese to have a Father’s Association of Christian fellowship. His family is remaining behind during this six week period. Hi§ wife, Teresia, is also a priest and they have seven children, ranging from one to 15 years. We look forward to his Christian leadership and further lessons in geography. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. . • ■■ .... .v::.. . .. . . GREG WILLIAMS I All phases of outdoor care for your spring cleanup! 540-675-2530 229:3032 " -'V - Firewood Fertilizing * Mulch • Hauling * Trimming • Snow Removal • Fi Lot Clearing * Wayne A. 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Student/Athlete Spotlight A.V.-___ I--_■_ Eva Mills Sports: Softball Class in school: Sophomore Most memorable high school sports moment: Last year I was on the junior varsity softball team. I was the catcher and we were a very young team, but we played well together. We tied for first place and lost to Madison in the JV Championship game. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed myself. Favorite food: Pizza Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Favorite TV show: “Friends” Favorite movie: The Patriot Favorite music/performer: I like any kind of music. Graduation ambition: When I graduate from RCHS, I want to attend college somewhere and study to be a teacher. Eva Mills Then I would like to come back here and be a teacher in our elementary school. What I like most about RCHS: I like it because it’s small and you know everyone, and it just feels kind of good here. Daughter of: John Wesley and Charlotte Mills of Amissville Brothers and sisters: Courtney, 21 years old; Sarah, 14 years old and John, 7 years old a. Bull Run District spring tournament happenings Baseball Wednesday, May 23 at Madison County JV tournament #1 Strasburg vs #2 Clarke County 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Madison County #1 Strasburg vs winner #4 - #5 5 p.m. Winner #2 - #7 vs winner #3 - #6 8 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Madison County If #1 Strasburg wins on Thursday Losers of Thursday’s games 5 p.m. Winners of Thursday’s games 8 p.m. If #1 Strasburg loses on Thursday only winners Game will be played at 8 p.m. Softball • * k" * '■ * *' * ... . • . , 11 s Wednesday, May 23 at Clarke County . .... JV Tournament Championship #1 Strasburg vs #1 Rappahannock County 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Clarke County #1 Manassas Park vs winner #4 - #5 5:30 p.m. winner #2 - #7 vs winner #3 • #6 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Clarke County If #1 Manassas Park wins on Thursday Losers of Thursday’s games 5:30 p.m. Winners of Thursday’s games 5:30 p.m. If #1 Manassas Park loses on Thursday only winners Game will be played at 5:30 p.m. Boys soccer Tuesday, May 22 at higher seed #1 Rappahannock Co. - bye I* #2 Brentsville hosts #7 Manassas Park 7 p.m. #3 Madison County hosts #6 Strasburg 5:30 p.m. #4 George Mason hosts #5 Clarke County 5:30 p.m. i Thursday, May 24 at Rappahannock County | #1 Rappahannock County vs winner #4- #5 3:30 p.m. J winner #2 - #7 vs winner #3 - #6 5 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Rappahannock County If #1 Rappahannock Co. wins on Thursday Losers of Thursday’s games 3:30 p.m. Winners of Thursday’s games 5 p.m. If 01 Rappahannock County loses on Thursday only Winners game will be played at 5:30 p.m. It r Girls soccer Tuesday, May 22 at higher seed #1 Brentsville -bye #2 George Mason -bye #3 Rappahannock County hosts #6 Manassas Park 5:30 p.m. #4 Clarke County hosts #5 Madison County 7 p.m. 0 ■ I Thursday, May 24 at Brentsville #1 Brentsville vs winner #4 - #5 5 p.m. #2 George Mason vs Winner #3 - #6 7 p.m. Friday, May 25 at Brentsville If #1 Brentsville wins on Thursday Losers of Thursday’s games 5 p.m. Winners of Thursday’s games 7 p.m. If #1 Brentsville loses on Thursday only winners Game will be played at 7 p.m. SPORTS This week in sports By Jon W. Smythe Athletic Director Well, it’s over! The 2001 regular season is history. Now come the District Tournaments and the hopes of Virginia high school athletes everywhere, as teams play ‘til they lose’ and dream of winning that coveted “State Championship.” As the Bull Run District regular season ended this past week, there were some highlights that kept things exciting. Not the least of these was the first victory for the varsity baseball team this season - a 5-2 win over fourth place George Mason High School here at home. However, the real excitement this week wasn’t generated by an RCHS team at all. Instead it was the performance of the young, freshman track athlete, Ryisha Cook, that captured the attention of so many at the Bull Run District Track Championships held this past Wednesday. Her sport captures center stage this week as the track athletes have already completed their District Tournament and prepare to go on to Regional competition. Track On Wednesday, May 16 a small contingent of Rappahannock County High School track athletes traveled to Brentsville District High School for the 2001 Bull Run District Track Championships. All seven schools - Rappahannock, Madison County, Clarke County, Strasburg, George Mason, Manassas Park and Brentsville District High Schools - were there and represented with athletes, student supporters, family members, and fans. Against this backdrop of track and field excitement, young Cook made a statement that the whole Bull Run District heard loud and clear - “I can run and I can run fast!” She not only took first in the 100m run, but she tied the meet record with a time of 12.8 seconds. She also took first in the 200m run with a time of 27 seconds flat and came in third in the long jump with a leap of 15’ 2”. There is no question that this girl can just get up and go. Unlike many of her competitors at the meet, Cook seldom spends time training for these events, since she was called up to the varsity softball team to fill an emergency outfield vacancy. This undoubtedly will impact on her achieving her best times this season, but nevertheless, she is on her way to the Region B Track Championships, which will be held at the University of Virginia track in Charlottesville on Thursday, May 24. Also accompanying Ms. Cook will be four other RCHS track athletes whose performance at the District Tournament earned them a birth in the Regional Contest. Those athletes are: B . J . Christian senior, fifth place in the shot put 40’11”; Phillip Thomas, junior, third place in the 800m 2:07.8 minutes; Jessica Nawrocki, junior, second place in the shot put 30’ 7”; Zach Bridgeman, sophomore, fifth place in the 100m 12.3 seconds, fifth place in the 400m 55.0 seconds. On a side note, although senior BJ Christians’ discus Rappahannock Soccer rained out By Nanette Hogan Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock Youth Soccer League was ready to play its sixth weekend May 19 but due to weather conditions (much needed area rain) the gartjfcs were called off. We do have the results from the previous weekend, May 12. The U-8 Slime Time, sponsored by White Oak Veterinary, and , U-8 Green Dragons both played Madison teams, with botn teams displaying awesome skills learned throughout the season. The U-10 Tropical Storm, girls team, sponsored by Better Homes Realty, defeated ■Madison 1 with a final score of 2 - 1. U-10 Mr. Nick’s team, sponsored by John DeBergh, were defeated by Orange 2 with ending score Rapp - 0 Orange - 4. The U-10 Demons tied with Orange 1 in an action packed game with final tie score Demons - 1 Orange 1. The U-12 Firebirds took the team on the road to play Orange2 at Orange Booster Park. Orange scored first off a comer kick then later in the first half the Firebirds returned the goal to keep it tied at the half. The second half was equally fast paced but the passing effort of Orange 2 set the pace for the remainder of the game. Orange scored two more times and the game ended with Firebirds - 1 and Orange - 3. The U-14 boys played Madison 2 at Madison Wrangler field in a very close ending score - Madison - 3 Rapp - 2. The U-14 Lighting Bolts, sponsored by Sunnyside Farms, played Culpeper in an electrifying game with Culpeper defeating the girls 3 - 0. Congratulations to dll teams in the soccer league. This weekend there will be no games due to the Memorial Day weekend holiday. Please come out and support our league for the next scheduled game on Saturday, June 2. toss of 120’ 8” wasn’t far enough to earn him a spot in the Regional competition, it did establish a new Rappahannock County High School record. Soccer Maybe it was because they already had won the District Championship the game before. Maybe it was because they weren’t focused and were looking ahead to the playoffs. Maybe it was because they underestimated their opponent - those always tough, Madison County Mountaineer teams. Maybe they just had an off day. Whatever it was, it didn’t look good. The Boys’ soccer team was soundly beaten by Madison at the Mountaineer home field on Tuesday, May 15 in their final game of the regular season. The final score was 3-0, but it could have been twice that, because the Panthers didn’t come to play. Although the game had no effect on the seeding for the post-season tournament or the final standings, it did little to build pre-tournament confidence in the team or send any signals to the rest of the District that Rapp intended to stay on top. It was a disappointing loss to say the least and hopefully, Head Coach Carl Gray can use this defeat to motivate his chargers before their first tournament game Thursday, May 24. As a matter of fact, after the game Coach Gray commented, “I think Madison may have done us a favor. This is going to show the boys what they have to do to win a title.” The girls’ team easily hung onto third place in the District as they finished their regular soccer season with a 3-0 victory over the Lady Mountaineers at Madison. Sophomore Adrianne Moore continued to hammer the opposition nets with another two-goal game and senior Ashley Dunn had a nice header to complete the scoring for the Lady Panthers. They finish the season 5-4-1, good enough for third place and setting them up to host a quarter final game in the District Tournament on Tuesday, May 22 at home. The Rappahannock County Junior Panthers (eighth grade boys’ team) has been unable to schedule any other middle school games this season, as no one else in our District has a middle school soccer team. In an effort to keep the team together for another week or so before this first season ends, JP Head Coach Kenny Rodgers and Varsity Assistant Boys Coach Mark Ramey, rounded up a local travel team from Culpeper - the U-12 Comets - and hosted them in a game here on Monday, May 14. The Jr. Panthers completed a lopsided 9-0 victory over the visiting Comets, with eighth grader James Jackson and sixth grader David Clement each collecting two goals apiece for the JPs. The Junior Panthers have been a credit to their name this first season and hopefully, will continue to grow as the soccer program continues to develop here at the high school. Photos by David Clanagan FRESHMAN: Ryisha Cook - first in the 100m. JUNIOR: Phillip Thomas on his way to third place in the 800m. Softball Three games in four days was the program for the softball teams this past week. The girls lived up to the challenge with the Varsity winning two - beating Madison 31 and George Mason 10-0 - while losing one to the second place Lady Tigers from Brentsville District High School on Monday, May 14. When the dust settled Thursday night, May 17 the Lady Panthers were sitting squarely in third place in the Bull Run District and ready to host the #6 seed Lady Eagles from Clarke County. That District quarter final game will be played at our home field on Tuesday, May 22. Meanwhile, the Junior Varsity was handling things quite well during their fourday window - beating George Mason, Brentsville and Madison - and by Thursday night they had secured a tie for the top spot in the JV ranks. Their 11-1 record puts them in the JV Championship game against the JV Lady Rams from Strasburg High School - also, sporting a 11-1 JV record. That JV Championship - winner take all - game will be played at Clarke County High School on Wednesday, May 23 - game time 5:30 p.m. Baseball After losing a pair of games against Brentsville and Madison on Monday and Tuesday of last week, the baseball team struck paydirt. They thought it would happen and it finally did - the Varsity Baseball Team won their first game of the season against fourth place George Mason High School at Rapp on Thursday, May 17. It was their last regular season game and prevented the Panthers from finishing in the cellar with no wins on the year. Junior Jamie Keys kept the Mustangs off-balance the entire game with some great pitching and sophomore Daryl Cropp led the offense with a key, bases loaded double late in the game to give the Panthers the final margin of a 5-2 victory. Meanwhile, the junior varsity Panthers split their games this week - losing a tough one at Brentsville 6-5 and coming back the next night with a terrific win over the JV squad from Madison 64. The Junior Varsity Panthers finish the season in fourth place with a 5-7 record. Festival of Music The hills of Madison County come alive with banjo pickers, fiddle players and high-pitched vocal harmonies as bluegrass fans from all across the country and around the world gather in Syria for the annual Graves’ Mountain “Festival of Music” May 31 and June 1 and 2. Tickets may be purchased by calling 540923-4231. Children under age 12 are admitted free with adult with ticket. 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-Rappahannock M etos— 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: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2001 Our View Memorial Day Unofficial beginning of summer according to many Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day, when we should pause to think of the brave men and women who have given their lives to preserve our democracy. The freedom they have ensured for us will be celebrated in that most American of institutions: the three-day weekend. And many of us will, unfortunately, give little thought to the real significance of the holiday. Instead, we’ll gas up the family car or truck and head for the beach or the mountains. The Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Swimming pools open and serious vacationing begins. That will place more than the usual burden on local roads and drivers. Rappahannock’s function as a major crossroads for tourist becomes even more apparent to us on these three-day holiday weekends. And, although we’ve heard and read the statistics many times, we still must remind ourselves of the potential hazards. We must be more aware of careless and drinking drivers in the next several days and weeks ahead. There will no doubt be extra state troopers and patrol personnel on the road to help but we too must be extra cautious. We can do our part by driving defensively and by ensuring that all passengers are securely belted in our vehicles. The buckling habit can save hundred of lives, prevent thousands of injuries and decrease economic losses associated with highway death and injury annually. It’s all been said before for a simple reason: It’s the enduring truth. Let’s be careful out there. On Memorial Day weekend, we should remember the dead and help prevent further loss. Buckle up and enjoy the long awaited weekend. Happy Memorial Day to all readers! Rappahannock Today JL Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland The annual Rappahannock Relay for Life event took place last Friday evening at the Rappahannock Elementary School despite cool and rainy conditions. The sixth through twelfth grade bands joined forces for a special Relay performance in the RCES auditorium under the direction of Mrs. Lynne Fournier. The event was well attended and raised $50,000. ! -------——f Letters Presentation, tour enjoyed Although I missed last week’s deadline for the paper, I do want to thank David Edwards of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Rob Nieweg of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the outstanding presentation they made to the community at the Washington Town Hall earlier this month. It provided us a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the Town’s architectural heritage and the need to preserve that heritage and the Town’s character for the future. This is a reminder we all need. Although change is inevitable and necessary, an effort to make those changes within the framework of the Town’s historic character will allow all of us to enjoy and take pride in the Town of Washington for years to come. This is important to those of us who live in the community and to those who come to Rappahannock to escape the turmoil of modern life in metropolitan areas. I hope we all heard what Mr. Edwards and Mr. Nieweg had to say. I would also like to express my appreciation to ' the 75 or more people who ' attended the presentation, with its walking tour and pot luck dinner. It was a wonderful afternoon and j evening for all of us in the j community. Stewart Willis Washington Thanks extended to participants On a recent Saturday evening in May, the members of the Rappahannock County Public School staff were treated to an incredible evening at the Old Washington School. Through the generosity of the RCES PTO and Headwaters - the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, school employees were able to enjoy delicious food, outstanding entertainment (Robert Glasker and the Blues Hawks band), beautiful surroundings and the opportunity to socialize with one another, something they do not often get to do. Everyone in attendance (some traveled from as far away as Culpeper and Luray) felt very special and very appreciative of the tremendous effort that went into planning this event. The event would not have occurred had it not been for the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers. Many thanks to event chair Kaye Kohler and her team of assistants. Even though I am the Volunteer Coordinator for the school system, I was not allowed to help with this project. I, too, was a guest, and loved every minute of it! On behalf of the entire public schools staff, I would like to say one huge “thank you” to every one of you who participated to insure the success of the Buttercup Ball. We are indeed fortunate to work in A community where such generosity abounds. Jan Makela Amissville From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 40 YEARS AGO May 25, 1961 A large crowd attended the public auction of county schools last Saturday in front of the Courthouse in Washington. The total sale price for the four elementary school properties was $15,950 with the highest price for the Amissville School selling for $6,000 to Col. Earl E. Holmes. Belle Made was knocked off to Mrs. Marie Hite for $3,500; Flint Hill Elementary to the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Company for $3,850 and the Woodville property to Raymond Johnson for $2,600. A donkey baseball game sponsored by the Rappahannock Rescue Squad will be played at Moffett’s Field, Washington on May 26. Donkey baseball is considered the worlds’ craziest sport and thrills, kicks and spills can be expect. Judge R.V. Snead says that he will not try. Bertna Armel stated over Big K radio station that she will ride in the ball game if Supervisor E. Estes will. It sounds intriguing! A helicopter demonstrating aerial spraying before a large group of Rappahannock County apple growers, crashed May 24 in the orchard of H.B. Winfrey at Woodville. The pilot was taken to the hospital but was able to return to his home. 20 YEARS AGO May 21, 1981 In a photo: Cousins by marriage and fellow family history buffs, Dr. Tom Updike and Mrs. Clara Updike shared bits of family lore during a visit. Dr. Updike, who lives in Richmond, was in the county recently for the annual meeting of the Rappahannock Mental Health Association. Keith Settle, a rising senior at RCHS, has been selected to attend Boys State this summer at Lynchburg College during the week of June 14-20. He is the son of Mrs. Tansy S. Frazier of Castleton. The sound of music echoed through the halls of the elementary school on Monday as excited youngsters tried their hand at playing new band instruments purchased with a $1,300 donation from the Rappahannock County Woman’s Club. The students, Stephen Wiley, Sean Wayland, David Fisher, Chad Bear and Marc Wiley are members of the elementary school band which is under the direction of Ms. Robin Dexter. Allison Best of Chester Gap was third runner-up in the apple pie baking competition held early in May in conjunction with the annual Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester. She is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Lowe and received a silver plate. 10 YEARS AGO May 23, 1991 A contest to design a county seal is being sponsored by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors. Rappahannock has no official seal and has in the past been using the seal of Virginia. The use of the Virginia seal on police vehicles, letterhead and business cards has led to confusion in the past. County Administrator John McCarthy said he feels that it should be a symbol typical of the community. He mentioned the apple orchards and the mountains as two distinct traits of the county. Ruritan President Buddy Samuels, presented an engraved hammer to “Ruritan of the Year” Jim Ryan at the annual Ruritan festival last week. Rappahannock High school senior Douglas Kilpatrick will receive a National Merit Scholarship from Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., the scholarship corporation announced recently. This makes the second year in a row that a Rappahannock County High School senior has received one of the 6,000 scholarships. Last year, Elizabeth Oliver received a National Merit Scholarship from Virginia Tech. Mr. Kilpatrick plans to major in aeronautical engineering with perhaps a second major in mechanical engineering. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAY LAND Photo courtesy ot Sally Keysfer OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Flower girls and crown bearer from several decades ago particiDatinn L the annual May Day celebration included left to right, Sally Dwyer Keyser Jesse Jenkinc Betty Snead Lindsay. Kins artf

_ —|—— , .| | KITE FUN: Recently, three Rappahannock County 4-H’ers, Jesse Palmer, Matt Swain and Josh Makela attended the Kite and Flight Weekend at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center in Williamsburg. The boys made boomerangs, gliders, and small rockets which they got to launch. They made kites and got to draw their own pictures on them. They also had an opportunity to go to the Virginia Air and Space Center in Hampton, where they saw an Imax movie, “Alien Adventure”. The WAVY News helicopter and its crew visited the campers and the group was on the local television network. Dirt Roads to Lee Hwy. ! ; By Don Audette • Rappahannock News Writer ; From about 1915 to 1925, [major highways in the United States were known only by •their names. The famous !“named” roads were usually the result of self-serving highway associations founded by Ipromoters, chambers of comtnerce, and businessmen. Thus came into being such roads as the Lincoln Highway, Bankhead Highway, Dixie Highway, Atlantic-Pacific Highway, Pikes Peak Ocean-toOcean Highway, and Victory Highway. These highway associations did not build the roads; they just promoted them. Things usually started with some vision and the selection of end points. A highway association would then be formed, a board of directors chosen, and by-laws drawn up. The association next stirred up enthusiasm at the federal, state, city, town, and county level to connect all the major population centers in between the highway’s end points. Everyone along the way would be told they would gain from economic development, increased land values, and the prestige accruing to their community because of the road. Each association used advance parties to promote their highway, check out to General Robert E. Lee was in the minds of two men at about the same time. In the spring of 1915, Dr. Samuel Myrtle Johnson gave a talk to the United Daughters of the Confederacy at Raleigh, N.C. He mentioned there was Lincoln Highway, a Jefferson Highway, but no highway dedicated to Robert E. Lee. A few years later, in an executive committee meeting at a Good Roads Association conference in Murphy’s Hotel in Richmond, Va., Professor D. C. Humphreys, of Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., mused about a memorial highway for Lee. He felt it should run from Philadelphia, Pa., the birthplace of the United States, to Lexington, Va., Lee’s resting place. Another in the room suggested the road run from Philadelphia to Arlington, Va., and Lee’s mansion, his home for 30 years. By the spring of 1918, a route had been settled on - from the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in Georgia. There was a measure of symbolism in this selection. Gettysburg was the high-water mark of Lee’s advance into Union territory, and the Lee Highway Association, in Knoxville, Tenn., held on Lee’s birthday, Jan. 19, 1921, the highway had been significantly extended. It was to start in New York City, pass through Washington, D.C., continue on southwest to San Diego, and end in San Francisco. Lee Highway was to be the southern counterpart of the Lincoln Highway, which also started at New York City and ended in San Francisco. The two highways would honor the two great heroes of America, Lee and Lincoln; connect its two oceans, the Atlantic and the Pacific; and cross or be near America’s two highest mountain ranges, the Appalachians in the east and the Rockies in the west. In Washington, D.C., two buildings associated with Lincoln and Lee would face each other across the Potomac River - the Lincoln Memorial and the Lee Mansion. The Lee Highway Association flourished. By 1921, seventeen states were backing the highway (there was talk of extending it to Maine), plus 200 towns and cities, and 150 counties. In addition, by 1921, the only pathway in the entire length of Lee Highway that had not been decided upon was in Northern JW Year Transcontinental fa ufe \ Short-Line fo Qx/iforn/a, J Tin .prospective routes, work with State highway departments and local highway engineers on route selections, arouse the competitive spirit of communities along the way when alternate routes were possible, and lobby state, county, and local officials to fund money to build ihe road. They did not raise ttiohey to build their highway. .They just spread the word. ’ But, the advance parties >did raise funds for their own [association’s use. The money Jvas, spent on further promotion; and road signage. The prominent highway associations were always racing to get their highway’s name onto [highway maps, into guidebooks, and before the public by [flews stories, magazine articles, and photos. Z And this is how Lee JHighway came into being. » The idea of a memorial road Lincoln Highway already passed through the town. Chattanooga was near the site of the first national military park. Lee Highway would thus represent the joining of the north and the south. It would memorialize both Lincoln and Lee. But, Dr. Samuel Myrtle Johnson, aware of the idea, believed the road was too short. A transcontinental highway was needed to appropriately honor Robert E. Lee, and this became the ultimate driving force behind Lee Highway. During 1919, a Lee Highway Association was formed, and Dr. Johnson was soon to be selected as the General Director. The association advanced the route incrementally by extending the highway to New Orleans. By the first annual meeting of the Virginia. An Alexandria to Winchester route had originally been proposed, and Virginia state officials had said that such a road would be built. However, the Winchester route was circuitous and headed off to the northwest, thus violating a Lee Highway “direct route” principle, in this case a line to the southwest. At the suggestion of the Chairman of the Virginia State Highway Commission, Wade H. Massie of Rappahannock County, the matter of route location was re-opened. Exactly 80 years ago, the Lee Highway Association had to decide if it was better to drive from Gainesville to New Market via Front RoyalStrasburg, or go by way of Luray. Next time: How Lee Highway came to run through Rappahannock County. Letter Donation appreciated *Twish to thank Greg J-Foster, Peter Kreyling, Levick, Bob Metcalfe, Keyin Weisgerber and |3utch Zindel for their ^generous material donations $o\£ard the RCHS senior banquet scenery. The scenery had been built to last and will be kept by the Drama Department for future use. Please peek in the RCHS Commons area during the afternoon of June 3 to see what your donations built. The Class of 2001 and their parents are grateful for your support Lorinda Bosch Huntly Shakespeare to return to RCHS A Midsummer Night’s formed at Rappahannock June 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are Dream by William County High School on June $5 each and may be purShakespeare will be per- 8 at 8 p.m. and again on chased at the door. Democrats gear up for Primary By Meredith Gokfkin On Tuesday, June 12 Democrats all over the Commonwealth of Virginia will be going to the polls to elect their candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. From a Field of seven excellent candidates, one Lieutenant Governor and one Attorney General will be chosen as the running mates to Mark Warner, the unopposed Democratic nominee for Governor. The three candidates vying for the number two spot on the ticket Lieutenant Governor )d~ are Delegate Alan Diamonstein, Delegate Jerrauld Jones, and Mayor Tim Kaine. Each of these candidates is experienced, highly qualified, and committed to serving all Virginians. Each would make an excellent running mate to Mark Warner. Each holds the others in the highest regard. From these three very fine candidates, the voters must choose one. The following are very brief thumb nail sketches of these three very accomplished candidates. All three candidates have web sites and campaign staffs which will provide far more information. Alan Diamonstein. a native of Newport News, a former Chair of the Democratic Party of Virginia, and a 33 year member of the House of Delegates where he served on the Appropriations Committee and Chaired its Higher Education Subcommittee, received the endorsements of Congressman Jim Moran and State Senators Toddy Puller, Janet Howell and Dick Saslaw who said that Diamonstein “may be the most qualified candidate ever to seek the office of Lieutenant Governor in Virginia.” In a letter sent out to Democratic activists they stated, “for 32 years, Alan has been a field general in the House of Delegates, marshalling legislative victories for education, mental health, women’s rights, equal protection, children’s health, affordable housing, and the arts.” Energetic, optimistic and pragmatic, Diamonstein’s legislative leadership and effectiveness has improved the lives of Virginians across the Commonwealth. In announcing his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, Diamonstein said that one of his reasons for running was “to work for the return to real fiscal responsibility for the state budget... “ We have gotten seriously off course from common sense fiscal policies... borrowing from the next fiscal year to cover promises from the last fiscal year, or expecting local government to pick up the check for public services while they struggle with a 19th century revenue system.” Alan Diamonstein’s mother Lillian taught him, “One pays rent for one’s time on earth.” In keeping with that message, Alan Diamonstein also pledged that he would work to restore and inspire civic responsibility and encourage involvement in public service. Alan Diamonstein and his wife Beverly have four children and five grandchildren. For more information contact www.diamonstein.org or call 757-249-5600. Jerrauld Jones, a member of the House of Delegates for 14 years from the Hampton Roads area. Chair of the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus for the last eight years, carries the endorsement of Delegate and former Speaker of the House Tom Moss of Norfolk who said, “He has the energy, the experience, the youth and exuberance that will help all Virginians.” Jerrauld Jones has also been endorsed by nine Northern Virginia General Assembly members who said, “Having Jerrauld represent the Democratic Party as our nominee for Lieutenant Governor along with Mark Warner will give us a strong and formidable ticket. He embodies so much of what we as Democrats and public servants believe we should stand for — compassion, intelligence and vision. . . . Jerrauld Jones brings the needed experience to the ticket, yet he offers a fresh approach that will lead our Party in the years ahead.” In August when Jerrauld Jones announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor, he said, “Throughout my career as a lawyer and a lawmaker, I have worked and fought to improve the quality of life every single person whom serve - young, old, rich. po< small business owner and co porate leader, the successfi and the downtrodden alike... have worked for education, jt creation, the arts, busine; opportunities for all, assistant for the elderly, crime reductic and opportunities for oi youth. As Lieutenant Govemt of this great Commonwealth, will double and redouble m commitment to her brigl future as one Virginia... Virginia that helps all an ignores no one.” Jerrauld Jones is a lifelon Episcopalian, married to Ly M. Simmons, who is also a attorney. He said that hi greatest accomplishment i their son, Jay. aged 12. Ft more information conta< www.Jerrauld2001.com or ca 757-459-2001. Tim Kaine, Mayor t Richmond, and a civil right attorney, said of his candidac “It’s time we set political div sions aside in order to wor together to improve the qualit of life for Virginia’s families. A Richmond’s Mayor, I unite people around common goal t>~ joining generations togethe by cutting property taxes fu low-income seniors while built ing schools and improving th test scores of our students, worked to implement Projet Exile a tough gun safety in tiative praised bv the NRv’ leading gun control groups an law enforcement. As Lieutenant Governor, will continue to reach acros artificial lines that divide us t work together to make Virgin! an even better place for ou families.” An aggressive advocate fo public education, Kaine repri oritized the city budget t increase funding for public edu cation by 30 percent withou raising taxes. This has led t Richmond’s first new schoo construction in nearly 15 year? Under Kaine’s leadership Richmond has built four nev schools helping to reduce clas size and provide students witl a healthy learning environ ment. See DEMO, Page Ai How about up close, mud in your face, Olympic level, hoof pounding, horse excitement? r I You can catch all the action this weekend when top names in three-day equestrian eventing gather to compete May 25-28, Memorial Day Weekend at Great Meadow in The Plains, VA. Many international competitors are I slated to ride, including the local hus\ band and wife team of Olympic | Individual Gold Medallist David » O’Connor and Olympic Team Bronze Medallist Karen O’Connor, Olympic | Team Bronze Medallist Nina Fout, I and former Olympic Ski Medallist Diann Steinrotter. Refreshments will be available on the grounds or bring your own picnic, j blanket, or chair. A Trade Show will also offer horse-related equipment, clothing, gift items, and souvenirs. Just $10 a car for general admission on Sunday and Monday. All day Saturday FREE! 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Planners From Page A1 concluded the comments with one voicing his support for a lighting ordinance. He said that such an ordinance is good for the preservation of the County, and he noted that the glare that will come from a new development to be built from Jeffersonton to US 211 in Culpeper County will be enough for Rappahannock to deal with. Additional Telecommunications Ordinance amendments A public hearing was held on proposed changes to the Telecommunications section of the Zoning Chapter. Judge Douglas Ginsburg, speaking on behalf of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA), said that, in general, the RCCA endorses the proposed amendments because Demo From Page A7 Tim Kaine, married and father of three children, all of whom attend public schools in Richmond, has been endorsed by Congressman Rick Boucher who said, “I know all the candidates, and they “fill a gap or make improvements.” He had questions and comments on certain sections of the ordinance or its proposed amendments, among which was the suggestion that the ordinance require an applicant to “fly an orange balloon at the height and site (of each proposed tower)” so that residents can see and determine the impact of the tower on their property. Jim Gannon of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection agreed with the position taken by Judge Ginsburg, and he said that he also supported the “balloon test” and asked that the ordinance “make that part of the standard procedure so that residents can judge for themselves.” Bob Dennis, said that his personal observation was that the amendments moved the ordinance in the right direction, but he questioned whether the fees were adequate to enable the County “do what they want to do.” He also spoke of the negative impact that a tower would have on the choice is clear...Tim Kaine represents a new generation of leadership for the Democratic Party.” For more information, contact www.timkaine2001.org or call 804-819-1185. Additional information on these three candidates for Lieutenant Governor and on the four candidates for Attorney General will be the property values, and Nol Putnam agreed, citing the case of a home in Fauquier County next to which a tower was built. The home was on the market for five years, he said, and it finally sold at one-third of its original cost. The only speaker in opposition to the amendments was Robert Lindquist, who said that 150 million people in the country have cell phones, and he stated his support for cell towers in Rappahannock. After the public hearing, the members of the Planning Commission discussed the ordinance and the proposed amendments. Tom Tapper suggested a number of new changes, among which were: the addition of language that would require applicants proposed the use of trees as visual buffers to retain a horticulturist to assure the health of the trees; changing the definition of height to measure it from the “highest point” to the “lowest point” where the tower touches the ground; and the addition of an inflation clause focus of a “Teach-in” sponsored by the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee to be held on Tuesday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. The “Teach-In” is open to the public and all are welcomed warmly, especially those who would like a little more information on the can to the bond required for category 4 tower removal in the event of non-use. Chair Werner Krebser too had suggestions for change. His proposed changes included an increase in the application fee structure, the increase in the maximum height of category 1 through 3 towers to 130 feet, and he agreed with Commissioner L.G. Zindel that a “crane test” be required for category 4 towers. The Commission approved a motion to make six additional changes to the ordinance: change the definition of tower height; add an inflation clause to the required bond; increase the application fee; add language to require certification of the health of buffer trees; add a “crane test” requirement for category 4 towers; and restrict the height of category 1 through 3 facilities to 130 feet. These changes will require that another public hearing be advertised and held, and that the Board of Supervisors approve the additional amendments. didates in the upcoming Primary. For up to date information on the “Teach-In” contact www.RappDems.org or Meredith Gorfein, 6753515. Meredith Gorfein is chairman of the Rappdhannock County Democratic Committee. WHAT'S ; £ <iFROM ESTEE LAUDER NEW Equalizer Smart Makeup ; J for combination skin SPF 10 ' h i; " /•’ Thinks for your skin. Intercepts oil and releases hydration l; where needed. Exclusive skin responsive formula reacts to l your changing environment. Skin looks and feels its best under all conditions. Available in 20 shades. 1 oz., 30.00 Idealist Skin Refinisher Now you can have the skin you want. Soft and smooth to the touch. Clear and even toned. 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About three weeks later, Pope’s army marched south into Culpeper County to engage the Confederate forces under Major General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson in the Battle of Cedar Mountain, a Rrelude to the grand clash at lanassas in late August. General Pope was enthusiastic in his view of Rappahannock County. In his memoirs, he wrote that he caught his first glimpse of the Blue Ridge from Warrenton, where he stopped for the night after riding from Washington, DC, to join his army. “The moon was nearly full that night, the air came soft and cool from the not-distant hills and there was a deep silence and quiet upon the whole scene,” Pope wrote. “A more lovely landscape or a more charming country the eye of man has not looked upon....” During his stay in the and engaged the Committee and attendees in discussions about the need for community cooperation to effect desired; improvements. Engineering estimates for the entire, improvement project, as pro-; posed by Cox and Company, significantly exceed initial; project funding and, if desired, will require the acquisition of other grant funds or other types of funding. county, Pope was impressed with “the intense blue of the skies,” and the blue tint of the mountains, “the gentle, uneven country,” and the “soli-; tary mansions and occasional, old-fashioned villages scat-; tered without apparent effort here and there.” All this, he wrote, “made a landscape that I cannot think of even to this day without keen pleasure.” While he remembered Rappahannock County fondly in the years after the war,; General Pope treated it harsh-; ly while he occupied the territory. Local people’s homes were taken over, their horses and livestock confiscated, and their cellars and smokehouses were plundered to feed the hungry horde Pope had Sperryville Civil War Days will commemorate those hard years of the war. The dedication of the new historic marker will take place at 10 a.m. June 2 starting with a parade march from the center of the village to the site, and ending with a gun-salute by the uniformed re-enactors. The public is invited to the dedication, as well as to all events of the two days. Copies of the Harpers’ Weekly page on Pope’s army in Sperryville are available from the Old Sperryville Bookshop, which also is headquarters for Civil War Days. A schedule of events for the weekend will be published in next week’s Rappahannock News. For further information, call the book shop at 540/9878444. The Rappahannock Lions Club expresses sincere appreciation to the entire community for your support of our annual auction. Our gratitude goes to the numerous individuals who generously donate auction items and to the lively bidders. The success of the auction can be traced directly to support from the business community. We would like to recognize the following: Appetite Repair B & B Service Center Baldwin’s Store Beauty Box Belle Meade Day Camp Bleu Rock Inn and Restaurant Brookside Restaurant Camp Bittersweet Carson Johnson Chris ’ Jewelry Shop Cooters Cordelia & Co. Country Cafe F.T. Valley Grocery Faith Mountain Geneva Welch Hillsdale Grocery Horse and Hound Inn at Little Washington Jewelry by Edmund John’s Barber Shop Life Minders Long Mountain Nursery Mountain Market Odyssey Collections Old Sperryville Bookstore Peter Garon Gallery Public House Rac’s Place Rappahannock Farmers Co-Op Rappahannock National Bank Rappahannock News Riverside Auto Carolyn Sanders Massage Settle’s Cars and Trucks Sharp Rock Farms Shaw''s Services Donna Sheffield Mailboxes Southern Grace Sperryville Antique Market Sperryville Corner Store Sperryville Emporium Sunnyside Market Talk of Town The Theatre at Washington Trading Post Most of these businesses provide auction items on an annual basis. They receive numerous requests from many other worthy charities, and we especially appreciate their donations to our cause. We encourage you to patronize these businesses that give so much back to our community. Special recognition goes to Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. The entire Payne family dedicates time and services to make our event successful and enjoyable. Their expertise allows the Lions to market our goods in a flawless and professional manner. The Lions’ wives also deserve our appreciation. They tirelessly bake goods for our concessions, clean auction items, and staff the checkout tables. Without their extraordinary efforts, the auction would not be as successful. We thank everyone for your continued support and look forward to you again next year! Rappahannock Lions Club Committee Merci Eucharisto Kiitaa sina Spasibo! C.)b rig ado Cam on Blagodarya Ich danke dir Tack | Todah Arigato ] Dankie Mahalc (j7 TO Z I © Dziekuje Moroming salary] a . 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1 Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 www.timescommunity.com Purple Martin update By Jim Bywaters | . * Rappahannock News Writer Since the first Purple Martin Sturned to my site in Flint Hill on arch 13 it is looking as though this year will be our best ever. Adult Purple Martins return to the same $lace each year to raise their offspring if the site was reliable the year before. * About a month after the adults arrive the yearling birds (birds hatched last year) will begin to arrive. These are the birds that colonize new sites. , I tried for 8 years, read many books and had lots of help from family and friends before I attracted my first pair of martins. The first attempt was made in 1987. I had a handsome, wooden martin house that was handmade by my Grandfather, which was bolted atop a one-piece metal pole. The European Starlings loved it and had it packed with debris by the time martins arrived. I read some more. : / After three to four years I received a- 12-room aluminum martin house as a-gift and retired the wooden house. The new aluminum house was on a telescoping pole, allowing us to safely raise and lower the house to remove starling nests. The martins would fiild the house and circle it, then leave. After two to three more years of reading I realized the problem. The house was in a fence row and the irH martins knew that made predation a problem and were not interested. In preparation for the next martin season the house was moved from the fence row to an open area in our yard. I read about a cassette tape called “Dawnsong”. It is a taping of a male martin’s pre-dawn song. He is invit- ______ tape is played as near to m a r t i housing possible pre-dawn hours. This time of morning is best because the tape can be heard at greater distances. I am certain that after years without hosting martins this is what attracted my first pair. Since those first two birds, this is my sixth year as a martin landlord. I now have 38 gourds and two 12 room houses available to martins and it seems the gourds are the home of choice. Counting martins at an active site is no easy task, I am fairly sure the gourds at our site are occupied. The two houses have martins building nests in them since the gourds are full. I would estimate that I am hosting 70 plus birds, half from last year and the other half being new arrivals, r * 4 I always watch for 'MM ^ nesting activity. It is an **4 \ exciting time because it is a sure sign that the efforts put forth to attract Purple Martins is paying ofr. I he male martin usually is the bird that initiates the nest building cycle. He can be seen gliding down to the ground and picking up nest material. The material for the nest can include grass clippings, pine needles and straw. Martins engage in an interesting behavior that begins soon alter the nest is completed. I am witnessing this phenomenon daily at this point. The male and the female martins can be seen gathering green leaves from nearby shrubs and trees. They usually line their nest cup with these green leaves. This behavior normally continues until the eggs County preservation - the easement way — our future By Rob Sherwood Rappahannock News Writer Ever wonder about the future of our beautiful county? Can’t wait for its first stop light? Its first suburban subdivision? Its first strip mall? Or maybe you’d like to see it stay rural: a county of farm and forest, of historic hamlets, of scenic panoramas. If you are a landowner in Rappahannock, then you can do a lot to influence either scenario—what you do with your land is the future of our county. Beginning in the mid-1970s and growing at a more rapid rate in the past decade, more and more county residents are seeing the advantages of putting their land into what is called conservation or scenic easements, a legal arrangement with the state of Virginia that protects the land in perpetuity. These agreements are called by several synonymous terms -conservation, scenic, or preservation easements. This arrangement allows agricultural uses and home businesses, but not large scale industrial or commercial enterprises on the land. Once land is in conservation easement it cannot be altered by outside forces - such as a power line, cell tower, public road, or any eminent domain construction. *5 So far 8.6 percent of the land in Rappahannock County is “set aside” ts* protected by conservation easements - a total of almost 12,000 acres. , s But, as Mr. Bob Dennis, past president of the Piedmont Environmental Council and current president of the Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance, explained at his talk at the county library on Friday, May 11 JJiere are many myths about putting ytrar land into scenic easement: <'■ Myth #1: That you need a lot of i^tld to do it. Fact: The smallest easement in bur county is only one-half acre, in the town of Washington. ♦ V Myth # 2: That it limits what a twpperty owner can do on his own fend. . *. Fact: A landowner can continue to pm a farm, or a family business (tyhich qualifies), or cut timber just as before. Personal businesses could include having a carpentry shop or a Red and breakfast establishment. “The only real limit,” explained Dennis, “ is that you can’t build a factory or a housing subdivision.” -> Myth # 3: That once a piece of fend is in conservation easement it $ap’t be sold. •» Fact: Lands in conservation easefeent are sold all the time; in fact many buyers prefer to buy land that is adjacent to or in scenic easement. Myth # 4: That putting land into an easement loses the county money. Fact: Under the state’s composite index method of paying counties land in scenic easement returns the county more money. Myth # S: That easements depreciate land value. Fact: Over time all easement landowners have seen their land prices increase to market rates. Myth # 6: That it’s expensive to set up a conservation easement on your land. Fact: The paperwork is pro forma and easy to complete. The state, groups in the county, and individuals are ready to help you for free. In addition to the advantages outlined above, landowners who put their land into an easement qualify for income tax credits over a multipleyear term. For instance, Bob Dennis and his wife earned $12,000 when they put their land into an easement in 1976 and used it to build a bam. “Most Rappahannock easement owners claim benefits,” explained Dennis. “In fact some landowners who are struggling with debt have been able to hold on to their land owing to this benefit.” So what then is a scenic easement on a piece of property? It is an agreement with the state to restrict the future use of the property to agricultural (or to certain personal businesses) forever. Once a piece of land is in easement, no power lines can be built, it cannot be rezoned, it cannot have a public road built through it, etc. “This is do-it-yourself, permanent zoning,” explained Dennis. “This is a more effective preservation tool than anything the county can do.” There are seven restrictions placed on the property by the state: 1. No trash or trash dumps. 2. Restrictions on billboards. 3. No subdivisions. 4. Woodland management is overseen by the Virginia Outdoor Foundation (VOF). 5. No mining or blasting. 6. Approval of what type of buildings can be added is required by the VOF. (Note: Buildings can be added, but approval is necessary.) 7. No industrial or large scale commercial activities are allowed, except if they are agricultural. There are only two requirements that the state has for getting an easement: 1. That state entities, usually the VOF, can visit the property. 2. If the land is sold, the state must be notified in writing. Furthermore, Mr. Dennis pointed out that easements are the best tool for preserving and even improving: • Groundwater and stream management • Wildlife habitat • Views • Fields and Forests • The ecology of our region. Putting land into an easement also protects an owner’s heirs from incurring high estate taxes and can make the transfer of property to heirs much simpler. In Rappahannock, many more pieces of land are in the process of completing their easements, which will bring the county close to the 10 percent mark that is the amount that Clarke County now has in easement. “Much of the land in Fauquier County north of Route 66 has been put into easements,” Dennis explained, “and this was done on a citizen-to-citizen basis. Everyone came together and realized that was the only way to stop the inevitable development that would ensue.” The simplest approach to solving the future of our county’s development, Mr. Dennis asserted, would be to have 100 percent of our county’s land in conservation easement. The county would stay the way it is today. Mr. Dennis explained that there is an informal group of easement property owners in the county that are glad to share their experiences and encourage others to consider the issue: Chris Bird, Doug Ginsburg, Ray Gooch, Dick McNear, Susan Babcock, James Gannon, Allen Dranitzke, Bruce Jones, Werner Krebser, Bob Dennis, and others. Bob Dennis is available at 364-2569. The Rappahannock branch of the Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC), at 12715 Lee Highway (the old toll cabin opposite St. Peter’s Church), also provides information and brochures about easements. Their number is 987-9441. John Rice, their Conservation Officer who helps set up easements in our area, can be reached directly at 987-9437. An inspiring map at the PEC shows the easement properties of our county in green, some being connected into large green park-like sections. If we all did that soon, Rappahannock would never get that first stop light, that suburban subdivision, or its first strip mall: it would be an independent powerhouse of personal property preservation and remain the premier county in the U.S.A. we all know it to be. Peregrine falcons to be released * Shenandoah National Park £}yperintendent Douglas Morris ■announced recently that five young peregrine falcons will be released in iHe park in June 2001. The falcons will be outfitted with lightweight satellite transmitters; their movements and migration patterns will be tracked for three years. The peregrine falcon was removed from the nation’s Endangered Species list in 1999. However, the population in the mountains of Virginia is still below recovery levels set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A falcon tracking project site has been added to Dominion*8 web site: the address is www.dom.com. hatch. Some believe that the fresh leaves add moisture to the eggs to help during incubation. Others feel that the leaves put off certain chemicals that help control parasites. And still others feel that the leaves simply hide the eggs when the martins are away from the nest. I think it may be a combination of these reasons. Whatever the reason, it is a behavior that is interesting to watch. Many martin landlords do nest checks regularly and note changes at their site, eggs per nest, number of eggs, etc. I think that is a good idea if that is something you can do safely. Martins seem to enjoy being around people and most afe dependent upon humans for their shelter. At my site I provide the martins with housing, let nature take its course and count nests after the birds have left in the fall. There are one pair of adult birds per nest, that provides me with some idea as to how many adult birds I had that year, although, it does make judging fledglings a bit more difficult. Martins are beautiful, graceful, clean, interesting and beneficial birds. Their bubbling chirps and trills maker them a much sought after bird. A single purple martin can eat thousands of insects in one day, which makes their presence even more desirable. They like large open areas to hunt for insects, such as mosquitoes, and dragonflies. Martins prefer locations near human activity. Your family’s regular activities will not disturb martins. They enjoy watching people as much as we enjoy them. Their cheerful singing will bring a smile to your face everyday. Martin enthusiasts especially enjoy the chatter and chuckles that can only be heard when listening to martins. The purple martin truly is America’s favorite songbird. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim Bywaters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, PO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 or e-mail him at jbbjr@rmaonline. net. Little sister makes it big By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer It was only last September that Rappahannock’s Johanna Day, along with Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Shenkman, and Larry Bryggman, opened the play Proof at the Walter Kerr Theater on Broadway. Proof is Johanna’s first appearance on Broadway, and what an appearance it has been. The play has received rave reviews from all of those uptown critics, and has reaped a host of awards including the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2001 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Play, the 2001 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actress (Mary-Louise Parker), and the 2001 Lucille Lortel Award for Best Director (Daniel Sullivan). The recent Tony Award nominations verified that Proof and its cast are a phenomenon. Johanna Day received a nomination for “Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play” and she might well be the first from Rappahannock County to be so honored. Proof also received five other Tony Award nominations: Best Play, Best Direction of a Play (Daniel Sullivan), Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play (Mary-Louise Parker), Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (Larry Bryggman), and, Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (Ben Shenkman). So tune in to CBS or PBS at 8 p.m. on June 3 to see Eileen and Walter’s youngest daughter and Stephen, Margaret, Robin, Donal, Vincent, Kevin, Lisa, and Maureen’s little sister Johanna anxiously await the verdict. No doubt she’ll win. Workshops planned Three workshops taught by Julie Portman are being offered by Ki Theatre this summer in Washington. Offerings include: 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. To 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 Homecoming at Thornton Gap Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church will have its homecoming on Sunday, May 27. Rev. Nelson Pettit from New Market will be the guest speaker for the afternoon service. Everyone is welcome to attend. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor. Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Sen/ice 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Choir practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, May 27 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. 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 Friday: Services 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Nexu Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Homecoming at Gid Brown Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church near Washington will host its annual homecoming service on Sunday, June 3. The Rochester family will be singing at 10 a.m. and again at 1:30. There will be Ereaching at 11 a.m. and again following the afternoon singing, unch will be served around noon. Everyone is welcome. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. K. Adams Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.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. New Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the Viewtown Store with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. A mid-week service is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 937-4929. F.T. 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. r * History of Hopewell Baptist Church As you travel south from US 211 and Route 522, you can see a beautiful country church high on the hill overlooking Sperryville. This is the Hopewell Baptist Church which was organized in 1873. Before the church was built the members worshiped at the Reynolds Baptist Church with Rev. John Gaines as the first pastor. The Hopewell Baptist Church has not always been in the present location. Approximately three quarters of an acre of land on the present Route 600 and Bryan Road leading from Sperryville, Thornton Gap Turnpike to the Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church, was given to them by John C. Miller. This is where their first church w-as erected. The first church partially burned and was tom down. This church was originally contained in the Northern Virginia Association, but in 1888 when the Wayland Blue Ridge Association was organized, they changed and joined the new association. Two of the members, Lewis Morton and Charles C. Lewis Sr. walked to Culpeper to attend the first meeting. They left early to reach Culpeper in time for the opening session at 11 a.m. and returned home when the meeting adjourned. The material that could be salvaged from the partially burned church was saved. A second church was decided to be built on the same foundation in 1917 by the members and Rev. John T. Williams. The church was built by Herbert Bruce at a cost of $2,200. The comer stone was laid in 1922 by the Odd Fellows of Washington. This church was also rented by the Piedmont School Board for $25 a year for at least two years, and classes were held in the church. As the congregation grew, parking and other facilities were inadequate, so in 1960 a lot was purchased from Miss Louise O’Bannon of Sperryville. A third and the present church was started in 1961, with the Rev. L.M. Carrol as pastor. The old Masonic Lodge property in Sperryville was to be sold, and the members of the congregation bought the building for $400. They tore it down using the material in their new church. Some of the hand-hewn beams were six by eights and 28 feet long and perfectly sound. Mr. Robert Fields of Culpeper, built the outside structure. The officers and members kept on working. The late Deacon William Aylor, Trustees Jake Fincham, Lewis (Russ) Aylor, Russell Carter, Gaylord Butler and the Deacons Charles C. Lewis Jr. and C.C. Lewis designed and built the circle pulpit and choir stand. Rev. L.M. Carrol died in 1961. Photos courtesy of Sally Keyse PAST: The old Hopewell Baptist Church on Bryan Road in Sperryville. NOW: The present day Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville. Their pastor is Rev. Henry A. Townes The comer stone was laid by the Odd Fellows in 1962 with Rev. U.S. Brokenbum as acting pastor. He was installed as the sixth pastor in May, 1964. Under his leadership many improvements were made such as new pews, new windows installed, new pulpit set, inside lavatories, and carpet installed. He died in 1992. Mrs. Mary Fitzhugh was the former mother of the church. The present mother is Mrs. Lottie Aylor. Memberships have increased and decreased over the years. They currently have an active membership of 30 members. Deacons have been ordained, new clubs organized, and Mrs. Anna Lewis Allsberry is licensed and ordained. In the early years the members helped each other in any way they could, with such things as minor house repairs, digging wells, killing hogs and digging graves for family members. This was practicing what being a Christian really meant. The congregation still owns a cemetery which was purchased from Arthur Engham on US 211 West of Sperryville. The Rev. Henry A. Tbwnes was called to pastor on Jan. 1, 1995. He was installed as the seventh pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church on June 3, 1995. When the church services started it was every fourth Sunday. In the 1970’s- services were held every second and fourth Sunday. Today Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with worship service at 11 a.m. every Sunday. One hundred and twenty eight years of history has been kept by the Lewis family Charles C. Lewis Sr. was the first clerk, 1873-1933, serving 40 years. At his death, his son, Charles C. Lewis Jr. succeeded him 1933-1981, serving 48 years. His daughter, Rey Anna Lewis Allsberry, the present clerk has served sint*E 1981, with a total of 20 years. We thank them for sharing their records with us, and ma\ Gods’ work continue through his people. Our deepest sympathy goe? out to the family of Mrs. John (Kathryn) Wayland, who passed away on Sunday evening. Mrs Wayland lived most of her life ic Rappahannock and operated a small store on US 211 for man) years. | We are thankful for the much needed rain we are get ting. ; We have many sick friendf and neighbors. Continue t<) pray for their recovery. < I stopped by Roy’s Fruit Market and for Memorial Day weekend he will have fresh strawberries and other vegetables. ; [ Call me with your news and make it a good week! 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 Sunday Hebrew* 6:13-20 Monday Galations 3:1-18 Tuesday Galations 3:19-4:7 Wednesday Galations 4:8-20 Thursday Galations 4:21-5:1 Friday Ezekiel 37:1-14 Saturday Joel 2:28-3:8 “Some things seemed so unusual on that remembered day. The sun arose, the birds awoke, and kids came out to play.” This verse, beginning the keepsake book, “Gift of a Memory” by Marianne Richmond, brings to mind that we never know what a day will bring...joy, tragedy, success, or failure. One is born. One dies. Knowing this, we must be prepared for the best or the worst that life can bring, treasuring all the moments that life holds. We must have the faith to make plans for the future while making memories in the moment. The best way to begin each day is in praise and prayer...praise for what the Lord has given us and prayer for the wisdom to make each moment contribute to the grow th of our spirit. We read in James 4:14, “What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” Worship each week at your church or synagogue. There you will make memories for today and a plan for eternity with God. Scriptures Sebcted by The American Bibb Society Copyright 2001, K*UerWiMiams Newspaper Services P 0 Bo* 8005 ChsrtoflewNte. VA 22906, ABERDEEN BARN. Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib • Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 ^ Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888. Cufreper The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds 547-9743 Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Ruritans presented scholarship Well it looks like a lot of beople prayed for rain. The lawns are green again and my flower beds have lots of weeds that need to be pulled. And of fourse, we haven’t been able to play ball. This past week the Amissville Ruritan Club handed out a scholarship to Courtney Mauro, Charlotte and Wes Mills, daughter for pursing school. And they gave the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department a donation and a dozen Rudy Bears. The Rudy Bears are given Eo children when they have to Sde in the ambulance to make lem feel better. If you would Eke to join the Ruritan club, K£>ger Poe is this year’s President and they would love lo have you. Male and female alike are welcome. The Amissville Baptist Ktreme Believers participated in the Relay For Life this past AmissviHe By AMY HITT 937-3401 weekend at the RCES. They had two teams, the Senior High and the Junior High. The chaperones were Larry and Donna Oliver and Wes and Charlotte Mills, thank you to them for all they do for the youth of our area. The teams collected close to $2,000 and Brandon Dawson was the top fundraiser for the group with $405. Congratulations to all! The Xtreme Believers Summer program will start as soon as school is completed. They already have several trips planned two of which are Kingsfest at Kings Dominion and the play “Noah” at the Millennium theatre. The youth program is open to all children who have completed the sixth grade through the 12th grade. If you would like more information call 9376159. The RCES has sent out letters to all parents of children that will be attending kindergarten in the fall, to participate in a new program called “Jump Start”. They are looking for funding for the buses, so the children can be picked up at central points through out the county. Send your Tetters back so they can have a proper count. This program will be a great asset for the children who have never been to preschool, as well as getting all children familiar with the school without a lot of other children around. For more information call 987-8259. The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department Carnival dates have been set. They are June 27-30. Tickets for the queen and her court are available from Sandi Carter; you can call 937-4218. The ages are as follows: Little Miss 3-7; Junior Miss 8-12; Little Mister 3-7; and Queen 13-20. The parade is Thursday, June 28. If you would like to participate call J.B. Carter at 937-4218. Vacation Bible School dates have been set for the Amissville Baptist Church; they are July 9-13, from 9 a.m. to noon. The theme this year is Soncreek Junction. It is a cowboy related theme. Vacation Bible School is for all children ages four thru 16. Special services at Flint Hill Baptist The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have a special Memorial Day service on JSunday, May 27 at 11 a.m. The (Rev. Doug Farmer will deliver sermon. Giving a guest testimony t'l be Master Sgt. Earl K. monds Jr. U.S.A.FVRet. on essert Storm”. The public is cardial ly invited. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Welch and fjizabeth attended the Relay for Life at the Rappahannock iEJementary School on Friday Evening. 3> The Flint Hill United Jifethodist Church has worship gjirvice each Sunday at 8:45 •aim. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. '(Him \ xwv—v Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Our sympathy to those in the community who have lost loved ones in the past week. The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will have new dates for their annual fireman’s carnival which Hitts welcome baby daughter Boston By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hitt would like to announce the arrival of their little daughter, Kaitlynn Eooen who came as ' special joy, as she was born on Mother’s Day, May 13. In our birthday list for the week, we’d like to extend .fishes to Josh Meredith on ^Tuesday, May 22, Nikie jMeredith Thursday, May 24, iand to Mrs. Becky Butler who 1-ddds another year on Friday, ‘May 25. t'i We’d like to remember all Jlfyeterans, as Sunday, May 20 ;!ivas set aside as Armed Forces ;ipayj’*' Condolences go out to Miss *!Brenda Frazier and the 'f’razier family, upon the loss of J3ier mother, Mrs. Verna grazier, who passed away at jViewtown ; :f social ihotes Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON > 937-4904 . • .. Whitney Frazier of i Madison was a weekend guest }!of April Reid. |;| Susan Weaver of Culpeper i jyas a weekend guest of her {grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. i pharles Dodson and father I^Pharles Dodson Jr. J't Sympathy is extended for <ihe Hitt and Gaines family on Jithe death of Mrs. Kathryn Vfcaines last week. Call me with your news, anniversaries and birthdays. Culpeper Health Care Center n Friday and was laid to rest iunday in Graham Cemetery n Orange. Sympathy is extended to Hr. and Mrs. Wayne Lane and he family upon the passing of talph Lane, which occurred ast Thursday, with services at lillcrest Memory Gardens on iaturday. Have a great Memorial )ay holiday! will be June 13-16. The Virginia Premier Events will provide rides. The carnival will begin at 7 p.m. There will be new games, rides and amusements for all ages. Plan now to purchase your tickets on the 2001 Chevy S-10 pickup and the purebred black Angus heifer, donated by J.M. Gardiner. Everyone in the community and surrounding areas are urged to come out and join in the fun. More details will follow. Bill and Joanne Welch and Elizabeth attended worship services at the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday. They later had lunch at the Appetite Repair Shop joined by Jim and Carol Marangoni. Rodney and Jo Vest of Woodville visited with Mrs. Christine Vest on Mother’s Day morning. The Bill Welchs visited on Mother’s Day with Arland Welch at her home, Mountain View. 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. Mrs. Thelma Crane has returned to her home from Fauquier Hospital. We wish her much improvement. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. O akShade ; Landscape Design Co. for aU your landscaping needs. A professional full-service landscaping company serving Fauquier and Northern Virginia dedicated to designing a custom landscape that suits you and your budget. ~ Landscape design for your home or business ~ Planting ~ Seeding and lawn restoration ~ Grading, sodding and mulching ~ Patios, walkways, stonewalls and arbors ~ Ponds and fountains ~ Problem solving. Call today for your FREE consultation. Office: (540) 937-7908 - Cell: (540) 219-0490 Pager: (540)351-8871 Email: OakShadeDesign@aol.com “Adding beauty and value to your home ” | READY FOR SUMMER... FASH ION SPORTSWEAR BY LIZ CLAIBORNE Carefree casuals from a favorite designer name. 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Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Homeschoolers’ pool party set Homeschooling families of Rappahannock are invited to attend a swimming party on Wednesday, May 30 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to meet other families, gather curriculum information and enjoy the warm weather. The event will be held at Belle Meade Bed and Breakfast on Route 231. Bring towels and swimsuits. There is no charge. Help needed for carnival Anyone who would be interested in helping in the cook shack or would like to donate baked goods for the Sperryville Fire Department’s annual carnival June 6-9. call Michelle Jenkins at 987-9440. Cotillion hosts open house The National League of Junior Cotillions, Culpeper Chapter has scheduled an open house parent reception for the upcoming 2001-02 season of dances/etiquette classes and balls. The reception will include informative displays and presentations and give parents an opportunity to meet and speak with advisory board members and the director The reception will be held Sunday, June 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. and located at the Aberdeen Barn. Holiday Inn, Culpeper. There will be light refreshments served, and informative displays and presentations given. Several members of the group are from Sperryville and Flint Hill and anyone desiring additional information should call the Culpeper Chapter Junior Cotillion at 937-8959. Rapidtran will not operate Rapidtran transportation services will not operate on Monday, May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board. “Dog Day Afternoon ” planned Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) presents the first “Dog Day Afternoon" Saturday June 2 (rain date Sunday June 3) from 12 to 5 p.m. at Windsor Lodge Farm in Flint Hill. Admission $5 (children 12 and under free). “Join us for a family fun day featuring doggie demos and contests: Terrier Races, “Tongue in Cheek” Dog Show, Agility Fun Runs, Working Dog Demos and more! Come meet the RAWL dogs available for adoption. We look forward to seeing you with your well behaved dog on a leash," said an organizer.'For more information call 636-3308. Flint Hill sets carnival dates : i The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s ; annual fireman’s carnival has a new date and also new rides J for this year. The dates are June 13-16. Virginia Premier ! Events will provide the rides. Anyone interested in helping ; with the carnival may call the firehouse, 675-3286. 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, j Please join the group on Saturday, June 2 beginning at 8 a m. j 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 head- | stones and markers, pruning shrubs and trees, etc. Cold ; drinks and snacks will be provided. The gates to the ceme- | tery steps were removed approximately six months ago, any- • one with information is encouraged to call Carson Johnson at ! 987-8720. I This weekend at Blue Moon \ The Kennedys will be performing on Friday, May 25 at | Blue Moon Cafe just west of Sperryville. Black Sheep be ; playing on Saturday, May 26 and Stick’em Up will perform on 1 Sunday, May 27. I Pre-school opportunity If you have children aged 0-5, please plan to visit the “Central Courtyard and Butterfly Garden" at RCES on DARE/Field Day, Friday, June 1 from 10 a m. to 1 p.m. There will be many agencies and teachers on hand to answer questions that you may have about your pre-school aged child. • There are many sen/ices available to pre-schoolers and their parents that often seem to be “well-kept secrets". Volunteer ! Mrs. Barbara Adolfi is helping to plan this event. If you cannot ! attend or if you have questions, call Assistant Superintendent , Helen Williams at 987-8773. Open House at Belle Meade 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, June 3 from 2 i 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. Queen contestants sought Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is now ' seeking contestants for their annual Carnival Queen, ages i 13-20; Jr. Miss, ages 8 to 12; Little Miss, ages 3 to 7 and Little Mister, ages 3 to 7. For information call Sandi Carter at 9374218. The carnival will be held June 27-30. Tasting room now open Sharp Rock Vineyard’s Tasting Room has reopened for j 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 appoint- ! ment, 987-9700. . Plans for 4th underway The Fourth of July Planning Committee for RAAC is busy ; planning activities to be held on Wednesday, July 4 in the ; town of Washington. ; There will be a parade, hopefully bigger and better than I last year's. All types of marchers, bands, floats, tractors, . antique vehicles, animals of all types, etc. are more than wel- ! come to participate. The parade time and line-up arrange- ! ments will be announced closer to the Fourth. Call Ellen at ; 675-1349 or e-mail her at solutns@shentel.net and leave a ■ message of interest or go to www.raac.org and sign up to be part of the parade. As part of the parade the children are once again asked ; to decorate their bikes, wagons, scooters, skates, etc. and I participate in the parade. Pre-registration is not required. ; As always, volunteers are needed to park cars. All inter- ; ested parties should call Ellen at the number above or e-mail * Ellen at solutns@shentel.net. T

FISH DAY IT’S TIME FOR STOCKING Channel Catfish. Hybrid Blue (Jill, fathead Minnows. Large Mouth Bass, Black Crappie. (The Hybrid Blue (Jill will reach a weight of 2 to 2 1/2 pounds.) Triploid White Amur Crass Cam for Dond control. Delivery Will He At The Following Locations Wednesday, June 13 Southern States Co-op • Faint Royal 540-635-3118 ft*. 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14 Southern States Co-op • Luray 540-743-6518 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. C all vour local store to place your order or call 1-870-575-9501 FISH WAGON 2(12 W Jackson, Harrisburg, AR 72432 PermaTreal 7 PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL FREE INSPECTION! Serving Rappahannock County For Over 30 Years www.permatreat.com • 829*0000 Free Clinic has Wednesday office hours The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building. The Free Clinic is a cooperative effort of local doctors, nurses, and administrators to provide excellent primary health care and medicines to Rappahannock area citizens with limited means. All care is provided at no charge by volunteers. The clinic relies entirely on donations and grants to remain in operation. Eligibility criteria includes: residents of Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 In Brief Rappahannock or Fauquier, no health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare and low income household. For additional information call 347-0394. Nature Camp scheduled The 14th annual Rappahannock Nature Camp will be held Monday through Friday, July 2 to July 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will be enrolled on a first-comefirst-served basis, so apply early! It is open to boys and girls ages nine to 13. The camp’s home base will be at Singing Creek, along the Hazel River, two miles west of Route 231. The Rappahannock Nature Camp is one of ten similar camps initiated by the Piedmont Environmental Council in northern and central Virginia. The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection is the local co-sponsor. Lyt Wood, local arborist and one of the camp’s founders, is the camp’s director. For information, call Mr. Wood at 675-1088, or pick up a brochure at Tree Works office (next door to the Extension Office on Gay Street in Washington). Seminar at Healing Arts Center June 9 An experiential seminar is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Karen Loving, NCBTMB, Certified will present the Alexander Technique. If you suffer from lower back pain, chronic discomfort between your shoulder blades, most of this discomfort is not necessary. Come, discover how to use your body to walk, sit, stand, etc. and experience for yourself how you can learn to change your patterns of movement. Cost is $45. Call 987-7204 for additional information. Postal carriers collect food On May 12 many residents in Rappahannock County helped to stamp out hunger by giving food in the annual food drive sponsored by postal workers. The local National Association of Letter Carriers, United States Postal Service Workers and Piedmont United Way, joined postal workers and United Ways across the country to collect food. k. The American Children of SCORE1 String. ’ Choral. Orff Recorder Ensemble Audition Notice For Our Childrens' Music Ensemble In The Plains, VA Rising third through sixth graders are invited to audition May 29 and May 31. Other dates to be added as needed. For information or to schedule an audition, call (540) 253-7460 Swimwear Sale up to 25% off It Figures* cheetah print bandeau, i|t orig. 74.00, Sale 54.99 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9' SUN 12-6 _ROYAL PLAZA » FRONT ROYAL, VA « (540) 635-3101 » HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 I ' I K Figures* bronze wrap tank, orig. 62.00, Sale 45.99 Body 1.0* high nock print tank, orig. . 58.00, I Solo f 44.M • Baltex* m blue gf stripe tankini, orig. 49.99, 39.99 J L 20-25% Off at marked. Misses’ Jantzen* and others. Exdud« Gn*t Rite* swimmer. Swimwear. Flattering one- and two-piece styles from Body 1.0 * It Figures* *■ pgnpi W«nd »/ Soul W» , ; bikini, orig. 48.00, 'Sate: | 37.99 Summer Girt f triangle with tie-side bikini, ! orig. 56.00, Sale 44.99 20-25 /o Off as marked. Junior Swimwear. Choose from our selection of styles by your favorite brand names including Rebel Beach, Raisins, Summer Girl, Island Soul, Esprit and more. 20 /o Off m marked. Children'* Swimwear. Choose from a variety of styles for boys and girls from Ocean Pacific? Speedo? New Horizons* and more. Girls’ 7-16 styles shown: floral print two-piece with boy short by New Horizons? orig. 20.00, Sale 15.99; and tie-dye onepiece by Speedo? orig. 38.00, Sale 30.39. E«ciudoo stylos by Tommy HMea? Nootico* ond Guoss* Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! Locally, Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison collected 5600 pounds of food. The Rappahannock Social Services played a part in the drive for Rappahannock postal workers and carriers. . Old photos sought for history series A group of local citizens ai*e preparing an Amissville area community history. It will cover the people, places and events that made up the areas past. The intention is to present these to the public in/ja series of articles, pamphletfe, and on the Amissville web site. Old photos of homes, businesses, and people and any other information are sought from community members past and present that show Amissville as it was over the years. ;) Check the Amissville web site at http//:www.amj£sville.com for more information or contact Steve Millgr 937-4298, Hal Hunter 93?5225, or Nancy Waldron 9373352 if you have material ,or information you wish to contribute. All original photos, e^c will be copies and returned. „ Winners [ announced The annual Mfos Rappahannock pageant sponsored by the Sperryville Rescue Squad was held on Saturday, April 28 at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. I The 2001 pageant winners are: Baby Miss: Kristy Nicholson, winner; Tatyatfa Yates, first runner-uj>; Brianna Settle, second ruflner-up and Tatyana Yatet, most photogenic. A Tiny Tot: Katrina Norms®, winner; Stephanie Nicholson, first runner-up; Courtney King, second runner-up and Christina Fantaci, most photogenic. L Wee Miss: Allison Magdb, winner; Randi Lynne Normal, first runner-up and Allison Magee, most photogenic. '< Little Mister:. Tommy Fantaci, winner; Benjamin Montgomery; Courey Normantied Tanyon Lee, second ruhners-up and Benjamin Montgomery, most photogenic. Little Miss: Anna Owens, winner, Shaylee Butler, firdt runner-up; Kerri Moore, second runner-up and Anna Owens, most photogenic. Mother Daughter: Winners and most photogenic wene Debbie and Christina Fantacfi. In the sisters category: Sydney and Cierra Chambers were winners; Kaitlin anti Kerri Moore, first runners-iip; Randi Lynne and Katrina Norman, second runners-up and Alexandra and GabrieHe Williams, most photogenic. Junior Miss: Jamie Mage6, winner; Latasha Carter, firtt runner-up; Brandy Early, sefcond runner-up and Jamie Magee, most photogenic. 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Obituaries S‘ " Kathryn Wayland Homemaker Mrs. Kathryn Aber Wayland, 89, died on Sunday, May 20 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She was born in Pennsylvania on Sept. 24, 1911, a daughter of the late Dr. David L. Aber and Katherine Marguerite JDreiitlien Aber. ' ■. She was the widow of John i Hamilton Wayland. L • Mrs. Wayland’s grandparents were the late Henry and -Caroline Worst Dreiitlein of .Meadville and Conneaut Lake, Pa. Her great-grandfather, Charles Worst of Buffalo, N.Y. -and Meadville, Pa. helped establish St. Joseph’s -‘Convent, later known as ^-Spencer Hospital. Mrs. Wayland was a member of Reynolds Memorial Church in Sperryville. f'“ She was predeceased by a son, John David Wayland. • Survivors include two ’daughters, Jacquelyn A. Fox of Sperryville and F. Marguerite Tupper of Washington and a ^feon, William Tamplin Wayland of Sperryville; 10 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at the Wayland Family Cemetery of Wayland Farms near Sperryville on Wednesday afternoon by the SJev. Phillip W. Bailey and Rev. jjderlin W. Shorb. Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper was in /charge of the arrangements. i; Joseph Joback nt World War II veteran -'p Joseph Andrew Joback, 88, 'df Linden died on Friday, May 18 at Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax. Mr. Joback was a World -War II veteran, a retired (Master Sergeant from the Air ■Force, former Secret Service for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and retired from the Army Map Service in JBrookmont, Md. ,.i1 He was predeceased by his ;wife, Gertrude L. Joback in (January of 1985. .»■ He is survived by his children, Johnny and Margaret Joback of Sterling, Judy and .Charlie Brown of Manassas ^and Jimmy and Ellen Joback of Flint Hill; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ,r Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, May 23 <A t Lee Funeral Home in ..Manassas. Interment followed at Quantico National (Cemetery in Triangle. Bernie Hoskins Jr. Engineering Manager 4" Former Ashtabula, Ohio "resident Lawrence (Larry) Hoskins Jr. died Thursday, May 17. 'e Born July 15, 1915 in (Geneva, Ohio, he was the son ,<»f Dottie Sovelia Nichols and ‘flernie Lawrence Hoskins Sr. q:, He and his wife, Alice utetired to Yuma, Ariz. in 1979. He was a graduate of .Geneva High School and later .‘attended Case Western Reserve, Kent State and received an associate degree in engineering from the University of Michigan. r. He retired from Reliance JSlectric Company as a (Engineering Manager and .Quality Assurance Manager. He also helped to establish the Reliance Credit Union. He was a veteran of the United States Army being stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Scottish Rite, Rising Sun Lodge, A1 Koran Shrine, Grotto Hall, Reliance Retiree’s and Ashtabula Rotary Club. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Amy Jo Merritt and J. Greg Merritt of Boston; a granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Merritt of Boston; two sisters, Nellie Eileen Wood and Louise McCoy and one brother, Richard Lee Hoskins, all of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents and wife of 58 years, Alice E. Field. Memorial services and burial at Edgewood Cemetery will be held at a later date. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Julia Smith Director Julia T. Smith, 70, of Front Royal died Sunday, May 20 at Royal Haven in Front Royal. Memorial services were conducted on Tuesday, May 22 at Calvary Episcopal Church with Rev. Deborah Rutter officiating. Mrs. Smith was bom Jan. 29, 1931, in Rappahannock County, a daughter of Raymond W. and Bertha Chadwell Thompson. She was retired as Activities Director for the Lynn Care Center and had served as Director of Volunteer Services and Director of the Business Office for Warren Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church having served on the vestry and as Lay Reader. She was a member of the Valley Ladies Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America Inc. Surviving are a son, Alan B. Smith; a daughter, Pamela Seekford; a sister, Margaret T. Boies, all of Front Royal and a brother, Harry H. Thompson of San Antonio, Texas. Arrangements were handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Ralph Lane Rixeyville resident Ralph R. Lane, 79, of Rixeyville died Thursday, May 17 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was bom July 24, 1921 in Pocahontas County, W.Va. to the late James Lane and Rose Blake Lane. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife, Elsie May Stanley Lane of Rixeyville; eight children, Joseph Stanley and his wife, Carolyn, Russell Lane and his wife, Kathy, and Carl Lane and his wife, Cathy all of Culpeper; Larry Stanley and his wife, Bonnie of Waynesboro, Elizabeth Rhoades of her husband, Mike of Union ville, Wayne Lane and his wife, Cathy of Castleton, Ricky Lane of Marshall, Michael Lane and his wife Lisa of Spotsylvania. Additional survivors include 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by jWashington notes Happy birthday to our tanddaughter, Edie Falls of oodville who has her day on iesday, May 29. j On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J Bobby Weakley of i Fredericksburg were guests of jMrs. Erma Jenkins. ] Our condolences to Mrs. I Ijearl W. Smoot of Chester Gap | cfnd the family upon the passI ing of her husband Jake t SmQot Jr. { * Happy birthday to Ginger Estes who has her day on Sunday, May 27. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Wednesday night with Victoria Hudson and her family in Flint Hill. - On Saturday Kenny Miller df Stafford, Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo attended the festivities in Front Royal. Best wishes to Waverly Frazier of Castleton who has his birthday on Tuesday, May 29. if Mr. and Mrs. Charted ftlark of Manassas and Mr. tend Mrs. Edward M. Clark ^ad dinner at Brookside if Washington By RUTH CLARK _ 675-3608 Restaurant in Luray on Saturday and visited with Leon and Nancy Judd and family in Luray. Mrs. Ruth Clark and her granddaughter, Amanda Brown had lunch in Front Royal on Thursday. SonCreek Junction is the title of this year’s Vacation Bible School at Washington Baptist Church. The dates are June 18 until 22, from 9 a.m. until noon. Plan to attend and if you can volunteer in any way call the church office at 675-3336. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend! several brothers. Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, May 19 at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in JelTersonton with the Rev. Lee Brown officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Chapel of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Frank Donald Former resident William Frank Donald, 89, of Kill Devil Hills, died at Nags Head, N.C. on Monday, May 14. A native of Lexington, he was the son of the late James H. Donald and Daisy Ellen Johns Donald. For 43 years, Mr. Donald was a wholesale bakery salesman, having been employed by Holmes, General Baking Company and Ottenberg Bakers in the District of Columbia. He was a member of Petworth Lodge No. 27, F.A. & A.M. of Washington, D.C. for over 50 years. After retiring, he lived in Rappahannock County for 14 years, where he was active in the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP). He has been a resident of Kill Devil Hills for 10 years and was a member of the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Doris Bigham Donald of Kill Devil Hills; three daughters, Margaret McCauley of Southern Shores, Daisy Davis of Sikeston, Mo. and Eleanor Douglas of Martinsburg, W.Va.; a son, Bobby Donald of Fillmore, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, May 16 at Southern Shores Cemetery, Kitty Hawk, N.C. with the Rev. Spottswood Graves officiating. Kathryn Gaines Painter Mrs. Kathryn “Kitty” Gaines, 82, of Rappahannock died Monday, May 14 at her home. She was bom Oct. 7, 1918 in Rappahannock County to the late John Hitt and Esther Hitt. Mrs. Gaines worked for over 20 years at Evans Farm Inn in McLean before becoming proprietor of Wits End in Ben Venue. She was known locally for her painting. She is survived by her husband, John LeRoy Gaines of Front Royal; two children, Ludlow Gaines and his wife, Valerie of Leesburg and David Gaines and his wife, Lori, both of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. Additional survivors include a sister, Hilda Gibson of Amissville; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial services were conducted on Monday, May 21 at Found and Sons Chapel with Rev. Marvin C. Cook officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 9735 Main Street, Fairfax, Va. 22031. Jake Smoot Jr. Born in county Jake Smoot Jr., 68, of Chester Gap died Wednesday, May 16 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was bom Sept. 16, 1932 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Annie Belle Wright and Jake Smoot Sr. Surviving are his,wife of 48 years. Pearl Ethel ^Woodard Smoot; two sons, Jerry Wayne Smoot of Chester Gap and Michael Ray Smoot of Amissville; two brothers, James Smoot of Front Royal and Carl Smoot of Winchester; three sisters, Helen Smoot of Washington, Anna Clatterbuck of Washington. Reba Woodard of Sperryville and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, May 19 at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Burke officiating. Charles Stinson Retired engineer Charles Elbert Stinson, 76, of Front Royal died Monday, May 14 at Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, May 16 at Marlow Heights Baptist Church by Dr. Randy Orndorff. Burial was in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Stinson was born Nov. 5, 1924, in Strasburg, son of the late John William and Mamie Geraldine Robinson Stinson. He was a retired engineer with Avtex in Front Royal and a security guard for SECTEC. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Metz Stinson; a son, Bruce Hite of Front Royal; three daughters, Dannette Pullen of Flint Hill, April Stubbs of Front Royal and JoAnn Tennett of Holly Hill, Fla.; two sisters, Louise Smith of Maurertown and Jo Grim of Berryville; eight grandchildren a great-granddaughter. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. by Randy Minter Sadder, But Wiser Because each of us will have to cope with loss at some point in our lives, it is important to understand the grieving process in an effort to help ourselves and others. Grief is the inevitable reaction to painful loss. It helps to prepare the grieving individual for the changes that invariably follow loss. While recovery from loss can be protracted and difficult, grief can open the door to recovery and rehabilitation. Grief can be bitter but it can also promote the healing process. And, in the end, recovery from loss provides the opportunity to learn and grow. 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(look, lacenaed Insurance .Agrni Only $20 per month for the entire family: Dental, Vision, Chiropractic Sc Pr»*script»on DISCOUNTS! • No waiting period ^ • All preexisting conditions are covered ROOFING r ROOFING QimhijMtuiMmjfittt 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 4 Insured 12065 Dutch Hollow Rd. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-547-9719 Specializing in metal roofs. EEH33 South Wales > Business & ^ Mini Storage^ > Units to r Choose Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 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 PuUcn't Electric I Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX Please refer to category you wish to use 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 Places 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 M^fcluindlM 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewoocl 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 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 tegal „otlc.s 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted | Employment I'General i Classified I Legal Notices fReal Estate I Rentals/ Sales Automotive rour Communi Northern Virginia. 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Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Boston Parkway, Suite 411 Boston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Bappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia 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 I 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 dischmination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids dischmination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it 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 for 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 o< publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised product or servces_ We Accept i I f~v J Rentals Apartments AVAIL 7/1, MARSHALL, 3 BR, full bsmt., hardwd firs, fenced yd, NO petsIGood cred. $1000/ mo.540-364-3348 SPERRYVILLE, 4BR, 2BA on 2nd floor, 1500 sq. ft plus Ig. outdoor deck. Cathedral celling in LR, Everything just 6 yrs old. Heat pump w/ gas back-up furnace, washer,dryer .dishwash er, gas range/ oven refrig. $950/mo. Call Brian, 540-987-1010. Rentals ' 11 Condos ___^ MIDDLEBURG:2 BR, 2 BA ground fir. central air/ heat, $900/mo. Ref. req.. Avail 71. 302-5210927 or 610-869-9275. ^ Rentals ** Houses V -J ASHBURN:INCREDIBLE 4 BR,2 '/2 BA, Ig. bsmnt, deck, Ig. FR, office, 2 car garage, cul-de-sac, $2400. 703-729-2251. SPERRYVILLE- RT. 651 2 BR, 1BA. $600/mo. + sec. dpst. 540-9878954 aft 6pm. 88 Wanted N. Fax. Co. or Loudoun Single Male, Smoker, reliable. Nds very large rm or basement of TH. (Prefer separate entrance/ bath). 6-12 month lease. Call David 703-608-1431 BLUE RID. Fhllls. Do you want a country haven? Camping privl. for 1 yr. in lush wooded area for person w/ carpentry skills in exchange for work on land, veggie patch or rescuing outbuildings. Write details Box 455, Sperryville, VA 22740. CHESAPEAKE BAY NEAR Solomon's Island. Ideal gorgeous bay front home, breathtaking views, sleeps 8, 2 stone FP, 400 ft peer, 3000, ft. private beach, fossils galore, $1500/ wk. 703-620-6472. RAPPAHANNOCK COAdorable guest house in lush wooded area. This personal space for close friends & family sometimes avail, to 1 or 2 vacationers. $450/wk, $300/wknds, $525/ 2 wknds. POB 455 Sperryville, VA 22740 SMITH MOUNT LAKE- 2 beautiful lake front homes, sleeps 8, other 4 ($1250/wk & $850/ wk). Private dock, breath taking views, no wake cove. Playground, great fishing, swimming, hiking 50% golf package.703-620-6472. 100 l ™W j 4 BR, 3.5 BA, col. w/ 2 car garage & full fin. bsmt., 5 ac. in park like setting, very priv., 12 min. from Warrenton. $314,900 540-3475666 MOUNTAIN HOME 3,700 sq. ft. 3 BR, 3.5 BA. 1.6 acres, privacy, views, low taxes. Harpers Ferry area. $199K 304-728-5088 Purcellville- Kmgsbrxlge Bright, spacious, wellmaint home 5 BR, 3.5 BA, Lg Kit. & Family Rm. Finish. Bsmt., 2 'car gar., gas heat. $309K 540-338-7004 183 | ^ ■... Purcellville 13.5 acres Beautiful building site. $196,000 Call 540-554-8280 Sato* Dm) Bgtsta . j FOR SALE RETAIL/ office. Old Town Leesburg, 107 S. King, Beautiful Historic building $299,900; includes parking Devine Commercial 703-729-6900. 135 Farm Equipment TRACTOR - New Holland - Model 1630, 1996, 368 hours, like new. 27.3 gross eng. FWD w/72" landscape rake, hydraulic front loader, 72" rear mount mower deck, 72” box scrapper, chains, weights & roller. All for $18,300. Call 540-937-7595 Fumltiirw / ^ AiMklUincM ^ THOMASVILLE Maple breakfront, 4 drs & drawers $200; 2 end tables, w/ doors $100. 540-349-2519 Omrmgrnl Yard Bala V J BIG MEMORIAL DAY Yard Sale, Mon. 5/28, Sam. 3 Families! Variety of items old & new. 1 table will have all 50c items. Washington, VA. Watch for signs YARD SALE Household Items & Antiques. Sat 5/26 8am-1pm 37489 Chappelle Hill Road (Rt.709 Lincoln) Look for signs. 232 HORSE & CATTLE, excel. quality hay. Alfalfa, OG & mixed. Square & round. Del avail. 540937-4016 days; nights, 540-547-3177. • CANA PLANTS For Sale $5.00! • Strawberry Plants For Sale for only .40c each! e Thornless Red & Black Raspberry Plants $3.00 e Parsley Plants $2.00 e Sedum Flowering Plants $3.00 e White Lilac Bushes $7.00 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. GO-CART, $700. Riding lawn mower, needs work, runs. $100. John Deere lawn mower, $100. Chest freezer, $100 And 2 mini-bikes. 540-987-8482 HOT TUB, Redwood, seats 6, HotSprmg, w/ cover & seating access, very good cond. $950 703-754-2970 LATHE, EMCO, compact size, metal lathe & milling mach, w/ x-y table, + many access. $4800 540-349-5995 Help Teen Challenge fight drug abuse, donate your used car to our 1 yr. residential program. Free Towing, tax deductible, call toll free 888-315-8336 -N 273 P*t* e....... .... 1 j CHOW/LAB mix pups $200. Lab/Shep mix pups $200 Eng. Setter mix pups $200. Beagle mix pups, $200. 540-955-1841. [290 Found FOUND SMALL BLACK & white pup in Boston, VA area. 540-547-2595 -----> 294 Giveaways v J CORDS OF Poplar wood, free—u-haul! 540-364-6900 FREE, MANURE, can be loaded you haul. 540351-1625. FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA. 540439-2607 Free Scrap Wood, You Haul 703-443-2611 FREE TO GOOD home' 2 terrier mix, long hatred dogs, must go as a pair, 1 M. neut, 1 F, all shots, friendly, about 1 yr. Dog house, kennel, sun shade avail. 540-4394859 FREE, WEATHERED boards if you tear down building. Call 540-4393737 KING SIZE BEDFRAME w/ mattress, comes w/ box spring, ex. cond. 2 metal shelves. 703-7098119. KITCHEN RAISED 10 mo. old, fixed Doberman/ Rottweiler, needs room to run. Loves to smile. Very friendly. 540-347-3283 350 Business Sendees CARTERET MTG. All types of loans, FREE ANALYSIS. Call Steve Da’Mes 540-829-1971 8deasyloanQaol.com EARLY’S CARPET, INC. 11k one-stop shop tor complete Home Decorating Serv ice Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covers & Upholstery Residential & Commerical Rt. 211 Amfesvillr. VA 937-5500 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 385 Lawn * Garden • Cana Plants For Sale $5.CM) each • Strawberry Plants For Sale for only .40c each! • Thornless Red & Black Raspberry Plants $3.00 e Parsley Plants $2.00 e Sedum Flowering Plants $3 00 • White Lilac Bushes $7.00 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 540-364-1686 eves. 400 Adoption CHILDLESS COUPLE, with lots of love to offer, wishes to adopt newborn. Will provide a loving environment, a warm home and a great neighborhood for kids. If you, or anyone you know is considering placing a baby for adoption, please call Liz and Jay, confidentially and toll-free at: 1-866-503-3761 (--->v 605 Automobiles V----) CHEVY GEO STORM '92- 68 k mi., new tires, AM/FM/Cass., great shape, $2450, 703-7299899. CORVETTE 1984, red, 350 cu in, fully loaded, 40K orig miles, new tires & brakes, excel, cond $10,500. 540-3477015 evenings. GREAT CAR FOR SALE! Good cond, '89 Mazda 929, 134K mi., silver w/ tan leather int, $2,999/ OBO. 703-779-7789 HONDA ACCORD EX '93, 5 sp, am/fm cass, power everything, sunroof, all maint records, exc. cond, runs good. $7,500. 540-825-0163 — 610 v._i GRAND CHEROKEE Laredo, '94, maroon, v8, AT, hitch, roof rack, loaded, 118K, $7,650. 540-347-4999, 9am6pm, M-F. Times Community Newspapers would like to apologize for any inconvenience that our phone problems on Monday, May 21, 2001 caused any of our customers. Please Contact the Classified Manager for further explanation. 630 Campers HV*» 24’ PROWLER TRAVEL trailer '99. kit., full bath, sleeps 5, limited use. Priced to sell. $11,500. 540-439-4005 /-\ 640 Motorcycles v—-L-_J 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 Parts ft Accessorise COVER THAT PICK-up bed. Fiberglass truck cap., 60"W X 88" L. Great condition. $150. 540-788-4626 PICK-UP Topper- Ranger Xtra cab. Blk alum w/ windows, great cond, 1 yr. old. New $500, Sell $350/obo,703-830-7029 665 fniml I ItlUtu »pon uinny VeNcle ISUSU TROOPER 1999. 6 disc CD, 4x4, green, 40K, new tires, tint, $19,000 firm. 540-3516060 675 VI" Pickups CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 '99, 4x4, long bed, 50K mis, exc. cond. all opts., new tires, $17K OBO. 703-594-2642 '99, F250, super duty, diesel. 4X4, 6 speed, 37K miles. $23,976/ obo. 540-937-7878 V----J DODGE CARAVAN 1999, white, ac, am/fm cass, power everything, exc. cond., 50K miles, priced to sell. Below blue book. 540-3475238 after 6 pm 96' HONDA ODYSSEY LX- fully loaded, 7 passenger. roofrack, 88k, $11,500. 540-636-3580 s’ 545 Full Tim* Employment BUS/ VAN DRIVERS needed for private school in Flint Hill. Taking applications for Fall 2001. Bus requires CDL license. Copy of driving record required. Please call (540) 635-8555 to schedule interview and test drive Carpenter Helpers will train. $9.00 cash per hour start. 540-675-3867 Carpenter Helpers will train. $9.00 cash per hour start. 540-253-5038 CARPENTERS Local builder seeks lead carpenters, carpenter helpers, or sub crews experienced in all phases of residential construction. Tools and transportation required. Top pay for qualified individuals. Please call . 540-675-2104 (before 9 PM) CDL Driver Great Pay Septic Pump Truck Driver needed. FT/PT. CDL & good driving record a must! 703-594-2364 CONCRETE Poured wall contractor to install small foundation near Fairfax for $5,000. Call Paul 800-821-9200 Legal Notices TRUSTEE’S SALE OF Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4, Route 602 Center Cross, VA In execution ot deed of trust from Kelly Powers, Sarah D. Caron and Martin Caron, dated July 15, 1999, recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, County of Essex, Virginia, in Deed Book 239, page 381, securing a ban which was originally $46,000.00, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction property described as: Those four tots in Essex County, Virginia, on the east side of the old public road leading from Center Cross to Montague (Route 602), designated as Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, on plat made by Dan E. Williams, III, P C., dated November 12, 1985, entitled "Plat Showing Four Parcels of Land Located in Rappahannock District, Essex County, Virginia", LESS AND EXCEPT that 0.398 acre of real estate conveyed unto the Commonwealth of Virginia by deed recorded in Deed Book 185, page 567 in the aforesaid Clerk's Office. Sale is subject to all prior liens, easements, restrictions, covenants and conditbns of record, if any, including but not limited, a prior deed of trust recorded in Deed Book 159. page 666. Said public auction to be held in front of the building housing the Circuit Court for the County of Essex, Virginia, on 305 Prince Street in Tappahannock, Virginia, on June 8, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. Terms: Cash Bidder's deposit of 10% of the bid price IN CASH OR CASHIER'S OR CERTIFIED CHECK will be required at the time and place of sale, with balance of sale price to be paid in 14 days. This communication is from a debt collector. Winfrey T. Wade, P.L.C., Substitute Trustee. IN INFORMATION CONTACT: (Margaret) Winfred T. Wade, P.L.C. Thompson, Smithers, Newman, Wade & Childress 5911 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 Phone: (804) 288-4007 5-16, 5-23, 5-30, 6-06-01 *375620 CONSTRUCTION C.< >mm./Residential • Electricians • Lead Carpenter e Drywalt e Painters EXCELLENT BENEHTS INCLUDING 401K Call John at: 701-185-8850 or Fax resume to Joint: 701-178-1918. Cell 701-887-2216 COOKS NEEDED for country resort. F/T & P/T positions available to prepare “down-home” meals. Weekends, overtime pay. Health & retirement benefits included for F/T. Call for an interview 540-923-4231 NANNY Live-in or live-out Rixeyville, VA 540-937-5004 DEMONSTRATORS/ SAMPLERS PT needed to work in - local stores $9-10/hr. Must be available/' weekends •! 1-800-334-5233 DRIVERS/CDL Dump Trailers ;■ Local. Year Round n Ciood |viv 540-347-6588 '■] 703-754-1833 McFarland Trucking Chantilly GROOMERS:; & BATHERS | Experienced & profes-i sional for a state-of-the-| art pet salon in Culpeperi! Year round work. Lvi; msg. for interview. 540-825-5859;: SERVER Ashby Inn Part Time. Top pay/ benefits." 540-592-378V. Times Community :« 'n Newspapers i will be closed on Memorial Day* :• Monday, ' ;j May 28, 2001 : Classified :* Advertising 5 deadlines for this week will be Friday, May 25, 2001 (Times Community Newspapers Northern Virginia m « * it >' > i Kiiuiim* »«< ■ i i j f *'•'**'*' J i

Rappahannock News DRIVERS AIRGAS the ndustry leader for the production & dist. of compressed gasses & welding supplies s seekng energetc, hardworking mckvidua Is to drve n the Northern Virgnia area Candidates should be at least 21 yrs. of age Class B CDL w/ HAZMAT & at least 2 yrs. driving exp vtf dean record. Team player w/ good communfcation & people skils. Co. offers competitive hourly rates starting at $14 00 & benefits include health & dental, 401K. paid vacations, paid co. holidays, life ins., employee stock purchase plan & more. Please call 703-471-0ffi3 to schedule an interview or FAX resume to 703-327-6496 EOE ELECTRICIANSMECHANICS & HELPERS Commercial/ ResidentialVA work only. Excellent pay with paid vacation/ holidays, transportation, health insurance, 401K, Apprenticeship Sponsor. Apply by appointment only. KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., 540-349-8500 (EOE) • Laborers • Equipment Operators • Dump Truck Drivers • Flush Truck Drivers • Grade Foremen • Punch Crew Foreman • Pipe Foreman Dental & Health insurance & 401K AvaJ. RICKY L BROWN & SONS, NC 540-347-6628 Faith Mountain Company Retail Store in Sperryville is looking for full-time Sales Associates and a Supervisor/ Administrative Assistant to join our team. Retail sales exp. a plus. Competitive wages, medical/dental/vtsion benefits after 90 days Call Rodger or Barbara at: 540-987-8353 or fax resume and salary history to: 540-987-8476 or e-mail to: rodgerh efaithmountain.com EEOC employer Great Meadow Post Available New FT position at Great Meadow Field Sports Center. Top pay and benefits. Upscale marketing and media experience preferred, including writing news releases. Start date flexible. Confidentiality respected. Fax resume to: 540-253-5005 e-mail: tc@ great meadow.org Sales Associate Mature, dependable hard worker. Flexible hours. Great career move. Call JEANNETTE’S BRIDE N BOUTIQUE 703-369-1998 Manassas LEASING CONSULTANT Property mgmt co Looking (or Leasing Consultant with strong sales experience and light administrative work. Self motivated, detail oriented individual. Excellent pay and benefits. Please Fax resume to: 540-361-4253 OFFICE I MANGER for Rappahannock Construction Company. Computer, phone & organizational skills necessary. Knowledge of construction helpful but not essential. Flexible hours. 540-987-3145 WAREHOUSE International tableware distributor seeking full-time. long-term warehousemen. Duties to include, but not limited to, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory checks, and stock filling. Previous experience required. High school graduate. Must have own transportation. Must be willing to work overtime as required. Previous applicants need not apply. Apply in person at Pimpernel, #3 Industrial Road, Warrenton, VA (540) 347-2772 OASIS CD DUPLICATION Oasis CD Duplication is one of the nation’s leading providers of CD replication for musicians, record labels, and software de velopers. located in scenic Flint Hill (Rappahannock County), Oasis offers an informal but extremely fast-paced office environment. Oasis’ growth rate and future prospects are excellent. Project Management Position Must have excellent organizational and customerservice abilities. A desire to delight the customer is e ssential for all positions. Health insurance, vacation and sick leave are available. Please email resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: shcrri@oasiscd,com or fax to 540/675-2500 or telephone Sherri at 540-675-1500. EOE Warehouse/ Truck Driver Positions Now Available Full-time positions. Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Benefit package includes pension and 401K plan, medical insurance, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, employee purchase discount. APPLY IN PERSON: WARRENTON FARMER’S CO-OP 143 Washington St. Warrenton, VA (limes Community Newspapers! Northern Virginia CLASSIFIED (800) 852-4797 ADULT AND YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED Immediate Opportunities! • Work One Day A Week! • Work in Sterling and Ashburn • Great Adult Second Job • Ideal Student Job No Collections! Call Now! Dave Tevis 703- 777-1111 Ext. 1365 Circulation Dept! (Times [Community Newspapers] northern Virginia FOE Southern Financial Bancorp is seeking to immediately fill the following position in its historic Warrenton, VA based banking software development subsidiary. Southern WebTech.com, Inc: INTERNET APPLICATION DEVELOPER/DATABASE DEVELOPER To assist in the design/development of web based Internet e-commerce and banking applications using Microsoft tools. Qualified candidates will have 3+ yrs. demonstrated exp in developing, maintaining web sites & internet applications, specifically ASP & COM based w/ SQL Server 7 0 hosted in a Windows NT/2000 3 tiered environment, design interactive database driven pages using HTML, ASP & client side scripts. Also req.. JavaScript, MS Access, MS SQL Server, ODBC. ADO. Knowledge of Visual C++. MFC, COM, ATL, Windows 2000 w/ knowledge of accounting & banking a definite plus. We offer competitive salaries commensurate w/ exp. & an aggressive 401 (k) Plan. For immediate consideration, email your resume and cover letter including salary history to Attn: kmorrisQsofin.com. Human Resources, 37 E. Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 Visit our Web Page at www.southemfinancialbank.com to learn more about exciting opportunities at Southern Financial Bank. No Phone Calls Please EOE/M/F/H/V OASIS CD DUPLICATION Oasis CD Duplication is one of the nation's leading providers of CD replication for musicians, record labels, and software developers. located in scenic Flint Hill (Rappahannock County), Oasis offers an informal but extremely fast-paced office environment. Oasis’ growth rate and future prospects are excellent. Project Management Position Must have excellent organizational and customerservice abilities. A desire to delight the customer is e ssential for all positions. Health insurance, vacation and sick leave are available. Please email resume, salary history, and salary requirements to: sherri®oasiscd.com or fax to 540/675-2500 or telephone Sherri at 540-675-1500. EOK 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. 3 Loudoun County OfHco 703-777-1110 Fairfax County Office 703-689-1260 *< * * Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Fauquier County Office 540-347-4222 Clarke County Office 800-339-6267 Rappahannock County Off! 800-872-5797 Fax 703-689-1278 e-mail www.timescommunity.com POTOMAC COORDINATOR FT/PT Seeking an ndvriuai to provide admnstrativetechncal support to the Potomac Council and Potomac Watershed Roundtable Poslion located in Northern Wgma area. FT/PT poation s grant funded Degree in the natiral resource management, communcation or related states or demonstrate from a combnaNon of education and experience the knowledge, skits and abibes to perform the postion's duties Strong communcation. event and meeting planting faoKation skits and computer proficiency needed. VA Application for Employment (DPT Form 10-012) by dune 8, 2001 to: Potomac Council, C/O Prince William SWCD, 9263 Corporate Circle, Manassas, VA 20110, (703) 361-1710 or e-mail to: pwswcd6pwswcd.org Great Meadow Post Available New FT position at Great Meadow Field Sports Center. Top pay and benefits. Upscale marketing and media experience preferred, including writing news releases. Start date flexible. Confidentiality respected. Fax resume to: 540-253-5005 e-mail: tc@greatmeadow.org r^^omingside DIVilOrMiKTS. ITT of l^eesburg 316 Harrison St., SE Ijtesburg, VVt 20175 LPN & Resident Assistants • Weekend alternative • Excellent pay • Part time/Full time Please call 703/777-2777 or fax your resume to 703/777-0001 Equal Opportunity Employer Country Home Office & Foxhunting Opening to manage small lamily stable anJ personal office on large tarm near Die plains, Virginia. Stable &. foxhunting experience preferred. Proficient m all aspects of Windows. 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VA 22701 540-825-8677 EOE WAREHOUSE Immediate full time openings Applicant must possess knowledge of building materials, have valid driver's license & high school diploma High school & college students welcome. Position involves working directly with customers to load unload materials Some heavy lifting is required Forklift experience is a plus Apply in Person at Gilliam Lumber, Front Royal, Warrenton, & new store in Luray, VA. Luray Applicants Apply at Front Royal 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. 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May gardening tips By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent. ANR Crop and Soil Sciences The following are May gardening tips from the Rappahannock Extension Office. • Plant sweet corn and beans every two weeks through June for an extended harvest. • Tomato cages are an inexpensive way to support your long stemmed perennials. • Tb control weeds in a garden: prevent weed seed germination, destroy weeds that sprout before they bear seed, and do not use mulches or Compost contaminated with weed seeds. • Allow more space for pumpkins than for cucumbers or melons. When the desired number of fruit have set, the end of the vine can be pinched off to prevent additional fruit [iroduction and encourage arge fruit size. Harvest when rind is hard enough so it can’t be penetrated with a fingernail. • Newly transplanted plants should be protected from cutworms with collars. Cut strips of cardboard two inches wide by eight inches long and staple them into a band placed around the plants. Press the collar about one inch into the soil. • Stay out of the garden when foliage is wet. Walking through a wet garden spreads disease from one plant to another. • Deep transplanting is June according to the almanack For the month of June according to the Hagerstown Tbwn and Country Almanack, temperatures will be average with precipitation below average. Weather Watch: Showers, severe storms, 1-3, then fair, very warm, 4-6 and very warm, severe storms, 7-13. Again fair, very warm, 14-18 with more severe storms 19 and 20. Partly cloudy, very warm, 21-25, followed by showers, storms 26 and 27. The month winds up hazy, hot, humid, 28-30. Tornado Watch: Keep a sharp weather eye out 1-3, 1013 and 19-20. Full Moon: June’s full moon known by some as the Strawberry FM, by others to Hot FM, or even Stockmans FM. And, of course, there’s always the Honeymoon. Holidays or special days: Honor our Stars and Stripes on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14 by displaying the colors correctly. Honor Father on his special day, Sunday, June 17. good for tomatoes. Tomato plants can be set so deeply in the ground that only a little tuft of leaves shows above the surface. Remove all leaves that would be under the soil. New roots will sprout along the stem. Don’t try deep transplanting with other vegetables or flowers. • Four to five layers of newspaper will serve as an effective mulch in the garden. Cover it with sawdust or straw to reduce the white glare and prevent it from blowing away. • Thin peaches to four to six inches apart for large, high quality fruit. • Prune rhododendrons immediately after flowering. Old clusters should be snapped off when partly dry, but remove with care in order not to decrease or prevent bloom next year. Small Country Homes & Outbuildings ^ Hand-Crafted Rappahannock fiP2: * ****** * * Design ft -•■■■■■ i,i' Building Company. Ltd *•* * N .'r f - •4SS"'";•A I if : Robert Etch. Washington, Virginia 540-675-1966 rdbc8iearthlink.net ss 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 Sperryville - Spacious brick Rambler 4 BRs, 2 BAs, family room, living room with FP, full finished basement, garage, 30x63 Morton building, 4.3 acres Zoned H-C. $269,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryuillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 John Eubank 540-987-8146 |£* —ifiwn Kimberly Love Loan Officer We Finance Country Living! Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! FARM CREDITS (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 Made in Your Own Image A Look at Cool You Won’t Find at School ♦ Lowest Prices ♦ Hottest Styles and Options ♦ Superior Year-Round Service ♦ Faster Delivery i a RTC4 RVf$' Petersen Jewelers 625 Meadowbrooke Shopping Center • Culpeper, VA 540-825-6033 • Some trees that are messy and weak wooded include silver maple hybrid cottonwood. Better choices are Chinese elm, Japanese zelkova, pin oak, red maple, river birch, tulip poplar, and willow oak. • Red and silver maples, willows, poplars, and elms can clog septic lines with their roots. Plant these species well away from water lines and sewers. • Regularly water newly planted trees and shrubs during the first year or two after planting to help establish a good root system. They need at least one inch of water each week. It is better to water deeply once a week than to water lightly every day. • Prune out winter-killed wood on trees and shrubs by cutting back to green wood after new growth begins. For additional information or those with gardening questions call 675-3619. Real Estate Directory [ i. T 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. Chester W. Fannon Jr. and wife to Joseph Meuse and wife, parcel two, 54.7043 acres and .07298 acres, Jackson District. $273,521.50. Chester W. Fannon Jr. and wife to Elizabeth F. Swindler, parcel one, 12.4384 acres, more or less, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Jonathan W. Pierce and wife to Robert S. Bowman, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, Section E, Block 10, Plat 5, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $125,000. This 17 acre farm property has a lovely, large 1900s Farmhouse and guesthouse waiting for your restorative talents. Other improvements include a three bedroom tenant house, large bank bam, com crib, shop and two garages, all in excellent condition! $439,000 142 acres in three parcels. Very private yet conveniently located north of Flint Hill. Wooded with nice creek through center of property. An excellent investment at $2,000 per acre! 10.5 acres, wooded lot with mountain view and Rush River frontage in Peyton Farms. Cleared house site with foundation started. $105,000 Real Estate in P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay. St., Washington, VA 22747 m E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373 Rick Kohler Mitzic Young Amy Sloanc-Timbers 540-937-6146 540-675-3555 540-987-8668 Ian P. James to Peter J. Busher, Lot 2, Block 5, Section E, Plat 5, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $1,000. Frances E. Schilz to Arlene F. Feidt and other, trustees, Section 3, Plat 5, Lot 1, 2 and 6, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Brenda Elizabeth Munch to Michael A. Rutherford and wife, Lot 12, Block 3, Section D, Plat 4, Wakefield District. $2,000. Shelvy H. Frazier and Wife to Joseph William Peregory and wife, release right of way. Deed of gift. Robert Louis Walters and; others to Cordani’s General Contracting LLC, 3.395 acres, Jackson District. $107,900. Cordani’s General Contracting LLC to Roger Lr Cordani, 3.395 acres, Jackson District. , Z ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Washington - Persimmon Hill Farm - Retreat to your own private world in this magnificently crafted spacious all-stone home surrounded by 193 rolling, mostly wooded acres. Beautiful custom-made walnut cabinetry, a delightful kitchen/breakfast room, skylights/glass alcoves and large windows, FPs, deck to view the pond and 5 acres of landscaped lawn add to the delight of this property. Plus 20 acres of fenced pasture for horses. $1,225,000 Castleton - Creekwood - A unique country property - two custom designed homes situated amidst tall trees on 22 wooded acres - a 4 BR/4 BA 2-level cedar Contemporary and a 2 BR/2 BA Cedar home for extended family/guests - both with great floor plans, numerous amenities, garages, plus a detached workshop. A must to see! $779,000 Flint Hill - Back to nature - a great hideaway on 27.5 peaceful acres located near the headwaters of the Jordan River - a 2 BR log home with soaring stone FP, log interior, 2-story living room and full length front porch to enjoy the sounds of nature! $329,000 Ben Venue area - 33.5 gorgeous acres in the heart of ODH area! Choice building sites, stream poss. pond site, lush green fields and views of the Blue Ridge Mts. $221,000 Located in the village of Flint Hill, this delightful 1840s stucco Colonial on large corner lot has great commercial potential - new well and new metal roof and gutters. $219,500 Culpeper County - Stevensburg - 3 BR/2 BA stone house with oak floors, 3 stone FPs, family room, detached garage, paved driveway and 178 acres planted in pine seedlings. Convenient to Rt. 3 and Fredericksburg. $499,000 Ha Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 "" Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 Country Living in Virginia Montpelier - c. 1745 manor house on 400 acres in the Francis Thornton Valley in Rappahannock County. Grand eight-columned portico, carved mantels and graceful main stairway. Tenant houses, ice house, bam, smoke house, and a grass landing strip with 2 hangars. Additional acreage available. ——auMB mmmm Fog Mountain - 75 acres on Fogg Mountain near Flint Hill. 70 miles from D.C. with elevation of 1200 ft. 4200 sf home with spectacular views to the North, South and West. All modem conveniences, elegant interiors, pool, horse bam, guest cottage and green house. Additional acreage available separately. Merrymead - Charming 5000sf home of stone and clapboard situated on a high bluff on 22 open acres in Gid Brown Hollow, minutes from Little Washington. Rolling green fields and Blue Ridge Mountain views in every direction. Easy access to major roads, but very private. Castle Mountain - Located in Rappahannock County on Castle Mountain, this 291+/- acre property commands a 200-degree view of the Blue Ridge. 4,500 s.f. contemporary home, pasture and forest, also pond and streams. Fronting on 3/4 miles of the Thornton River 1 hr. to Washington, D.C. Representing owners and purchasers of Virginia’s most noted properties endeavoring to preserve the stewardship of land and to ensure the perpetuity of our Virginia way of life for future {[cncr&tioiiSt Justin Wiley (804) 589-5405 Frank Hardy, Inc., Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS INTERNATIONAL telephone: (804) 296-0134, fax: (804) 296-9730 www.frankhardy.com WARRENTON PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE GLOUCESTER