Rappahannock News, January 14, 1998

Diving save Rappahanr ock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom The Rappahannock girls varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams played hard but fell to Strasburg last week. Above varsity player Meghan Fail-brother, center, dives to make the play as, from left, Alica Gentry Orfiia, Lauren Sharp, Katie Paratore, Courtney Mauro and Claire Schadler get ready to respond. SperryviUe turn lane opposed Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Commonwealth Transportation Board member Jim Rich, Don Askew and Bob Moore of the Virginia Department of Transportation and Piedmont District Supervisor Charles K. “Pete” Estes, faced a near-capacity crowd in the Sperryville Fire Hall on Jan. 8. Rich arranged the meeting because of continued local opposition to a proposed left turn lane and widening of the intersection of U.S. 522 and U.S. 211 in Sperryville. Though the majority of comments from the public hearing strongly opposed the project, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to proceed. “We are here again to listen to you to try to find consensus,” said Rich in his opening remarks. “Most of the people who contacted me understand the need for this project,” although some feared that “VDOT has a secret plan to four-lane U.S. 522 or install a stop light in Sperryville.” Both Rich and Askew assured the group that that was not the case, and further, that plans to convert county roads to four lane highways had been completely eliminated in the 1970s. Emphasizing his respect for citizens’ feelings and the needs of the community, Rich stated, “I don’t believe in the cookie cutter approach to transportation. Road design should fit into the towns.” Safety issue Accident rates for the intersection were not available at the time of the meeting. Moore provided them to the Rappahannock News in a See ROADS, Page A6 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom RENOVATING: Martin and Cheri Woodard of Faith Mt. Co. are renovating the old Sperryville School for their new store. Faith Mt. making a big move By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Memorial Day weekend the Faith Mountain retail store will celebrate its 21st anniversary by changing its location to the old Sperryville school (previously home to That Sperryville Emporium.) “This will be a very busy spring,” said Cheri Woodard, president of Faith Mountain. Besides moving the retail store, Faith Mountain is publishing two catalogs this spring. The first issue of an exclusively fashion catalog will add to the selections offered in the present catalog. Renovation of the school began on Jan. 1 using plans drawn by local architect Jay Monroe. Donnie "Cline,' Faith Mountain’s facilities supervisor, is in charge of overseeing the subcontractors. Faith Mountain’s store space will expand from 1,500 square feet to 11,400 square feet at the new location. “I’m excited and a little intimidated by the move,” said Barbara Gore, store staff supervisor for the past 14 years. She is beginning to nave meetings with Mary Turner, store manager, and other staff members to brainstorm for ideas. It will be a challenge to keep the store’s unique atmosphere while being able to display more of a selection, said Gore. The Renovation The exterior fruit stand was tom down and will be replaced with a simpler and - lower pergola that will provide shade. The fire escape will be See RENOVATION, Page A6 Old Rag Bulletins The Rappahannock County Planning Commission will not meet this month. Their next meeting will be Feb. 18. The County Board of Zoning Appeals will not meet this month. Their next meeting will be Feb. 19. “Jazz With a Twist,” li^atjH'uig John Eaton, will take place at The Theatre at Washington, Va. on Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. The program was originally scheduled for Jan. 25. For info call 675-1253. Happenings This Week • Jan. 14, at 7:30 the Washington Town Council meets at the town hall. • Jan. 14, Jim Epstein, developer of Clevenger’s Comer, will host a meeting in the Washington Fire Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to discuss his plans for an agricultural marketing cooperative in the new village. • Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. RAAC presents “Seven Years in Tibet” at The Theatre. • Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. the Library Board meets at the library. 23050 Rappahannock New* P O Box 59 Washington. V«l 22747 (540) 675-333* (540) 675-308* (fax) County’s agenda sent to legislature By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer John McCarthy, Rappahannock County Administrator, presented the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors’ agenda for the Virginia Legislature to Delegate Jay Katzen (R-31st) in December. This month they adpoted a revised agenda. Katzen said he will support initiatives involving water quality made by Governor Allen that would clarify the 1997 fund to include more non-point pollution grants. The existing fund is limited to publicly . owned sewage plants, he said. He added that he will support an increase in the $60 million record amount for funding efforts to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and to keep the Rappahannock River clean. Katzen said he will introduce a bill to add Rappahannock County to the list of 26 localities that allow circuit court clerks to accept credit cards for payment of fines and costs. He supports lottery funds being returned to the county where the tickets were sold to be used for education, one of the items Rappahannock had on its agenda that would greatly benefit the county if passed. The new formula that is just out for the composite index funding formula for education will increase in Rappahannock, said Katzen. Katzen said he hopes to see a restructuring of electrical utilities to provide “a level playing field with no favorites.” This would correct the situation in Amissville where E911 emergency dispatch service is delayed. The county continues its long-standing opposition to new mandates on local government that are not totally funded by the state and argues the “Dillon Rule” should be substantially revised. The county also continues to offer its general support for efforts to encourage recyclable and returnable materials and container regulation which may be proposed during this session of the General Assembly. See AGENDA, Page A6 The Major steps up to chiefs job at Middleburg By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer “I felt, after talking with him, that he was the man for the job. He has professionalism, is knowledgeable, leads well and I needed someone like that,” said Rappahannock Sheriff Gary Settle. He was speaking of Major Rick MacWelch. MacWelch leaves the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office this week to become the new police chief of the Middleburg Police Department. His last day here with Rappahannock will be Jan. 15. MacWelch is the kind of person who can get others to jump on board and who they can follow. “He’s a role model,” Settle said. “In saying all that,” he said, “I also have to say his leaving is our loss and Middleburg’s gain.” MacWelch came to work at the sheriff’s office on Feb. 1, 1996, shortly after Settle took office. He had previously been an investigator with the Fauquier Sheriff’s Office where he is originally from. Settle said MacWelch has made big contributions to the sheriff’s office here. MacWelch, he said, felt as he did — that the sheriff’s office should be more community oriented and pro-active rather than re-active. MacWelch conducted Maj. Rick MacWelch training, helped to get more and more community programs going (like Shop With a Deputy) and helped other officers with programs such as Capt. Jeff Brown’s DARE program at the schools. “The delegation of authority was knew to him,” said Settle, “but he had the aualities needed and he took ie reins and ran with them. He possessed all the foundation needed and has made us a better department. We’ve made him a better law enforcement officer." Settle said all the officers wh® have worked for and with MacWelch are carrying on in the way they’ve been taught. “All the folks here have stepped up to the plate. Our investigation division will continue with little effect on it. The officers are continuing the work he provided guidance for.” Settle said he has thought about the type of officer hell be hiring to fill the vacant position but is not going to rush things. He says he is looking for a community-oriented, goaloriented, dedicated individual and will most likely begin to advertise the position in February. “We have gotten involved in more and more community programs and need a person with the right characteristics,* he said. While things will be a little tough for his office for a short while the opportunity is a great one for MacWelch, Settle said. “He’s such a team player and a good friend. We’ll miss him," Settle said. “But, it’s a career move for him and I wish him the best. He has my support and he’ll do a fine job up there." Settle said he will look at filling the position as a positive opportunity to find someone who’ll help take the sheriffs office in the direction he wants to go and help maximize their goals and opportunities.

The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: James Lee Strother, 64/55, dismissed. Daniel Parker Mason, driving on suspended license, continued. James M. McCabe, 70/55, dismissed. Alma Banne Rainey, 72/55, dismissed. Sandra Lee Staggers, 59/25, $102/30. Christopher James Peil, illegal dumping, $25/30. Daniel Parker Mason, 69/55, continued to Feb. 17. Sean M. Pond, failure to comply, no service, continued. Richard Allen Bottomley, grand larceny, goes before grand jury, continued to Jan. 12. Rodger William Bottomley, grand larceny, goes before grand jury, continued to Jan. 12. Emily Sarah Tatel, possession of marijuana, dismissed. Williams Lee Atkins Jr., 70/55, $45/40. Robert J. Augustinsky III, 70/55, $45/40. William John Barloon, 74/55, $57/30. Susan Poe Beach, 70/55, $45/30. Lindanne Hawkins Bethel, 69/55, driver improvement class April 21, $30 cost, seat belt violation, $25. William Scott Blackburn, 70/55, $45/30, seat belt violation, $25. Phillip Arnold Blevins, 70/55, $45/30. Gregory Grant Brennen, 70/55, $45/30. Christopher C. Brubaker, 71/55, $48/30. Grand Jury hands up indictments By Jan. LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Grand Jury handed up indictments on five people Monday. Indicted were Richard Allen Bottomley and Rodger William Bottomley — each on charges of grand larceny and unlawful trespassing. They will remain on bond until trial which is set for Feb. 20. Constance Virginia Brisbane was indicted for grand larceny and defense attorney Roy Bradley told Judge Shore Robertson that he had received a report that she was in Snowdon Hospital and then Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke said he had information that she was not at Snowdon and he wanted a capius issued for her. The case is continued to Feb. 5. Indicted for driving after having been declared an habitual offender was Kevin Jerome Hooper. His trial date was set for Feb. 5 and he was remanded to custody, bond was set at $2,000. Sam Warden was indicted by the Grand Jury on a charge of forging a public record. Luke said it is a somewhat unusual case in that Warden, who is apparently Jordanian, may have left the country. He is a naturalized citizen. Luke moved for a show cause on the bond. In Circuit Court, Russell Scott Milbum entered a conditional plea of guilty to possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail for possession of marijuana and 5 years in the Department of Corrections for possession of cocaine, all but six months suspended, the sentences to run concurrent and the time to be served in jail in Rappahannock. He will be on two years supervised probation and will be required to pay all court costs within six months of his release. He must also remain drug and alcohol free during his probation. David Downes, Milbum’s attorney, asked that Milbum be allowed to participate in work release and moved to Clarke County jail to serve the time as that is where his job is and that he be released on $5,000 bond while the, work release and other paperwork is completed. The court agreed to the requests and ordered Milbum to report to the sheriff on Jan. 16. Investigation into burglaries continues A burglary that occurred at Settle’s Garage in Flint Hill early in the morning of Jan. 6 has been under further investigation by the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office. Items taken from the scene were beer, tobacco, cigarettes, change from the register, change from the vending machines and food stamps. On the same night an attempt was made to break into Mayhughs’ Grocery in Amissville but it was not a successful one. Around the same time frame, said Rappahannock County Sheriff Gary Settle, the country store in Orleans (in Fauquier County) was burglarized. He said it was the same type of burglary, the “styles were the same,” and that the Rappahannock and Fauquier County Sheriff’s offices are working together trying to determine if the crimes are linked. Settle said they have a suspect vehicle and a suspect which are under investigation. A burglary of a residence occurred on Jan. 7 off Route 616 in Castleton. Mike Passieux returned home to find the back door of his home smashed in. Investigation revealed that a Sony PlayStation had been stolen. Passieux had only purchased it the week before. Settle said evidence indi REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS COUNTY TAGS DUE All Rappahannock County dog owners are reminded that they need to obtain their dog licenses for 1998 no later than January 31. The Treasurer s Office is open from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday to serve you. 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. cates the person who committed the crime knew what was there and broke in specifically to get it since other things of greater value were left ' untouched and nothing else was disturbed. He said they have a lead in the case which is still under investigation. A larceny from a Boston residence occurred on Jan. 8. The home on Route 640 is a weekend home and was under contract. The contractor, whose tools and materials had been left at the home, came to Teens group starting meeting this Sunday By Mary Beth Martin (| Rappahannock News Staff Writer “We wanted to get started right away,” said Emily Simms, one of the teen organizers who met at the Rappahannock County Library last Sunday. Summer Craig, Jeremy Slack and David Disbrow, along with Simms, are planning a fund raiser dance in February that will feature local youth bands. They are exploring various locations to host the event. The four county teenagers and a group of supportive parents met at the library on Sunday to address the needs and concerns of the county’s teens. They plan to use profits from the dance to begin a multi-purpose skating area at the Rappahannock County Park. Next to the basketball court, it will provide a safe space for skate-boarders, roller-bladers and bicycle rid Lower your payments by up to $500/mo. or more... Consolidate your bills Pay college tuition Prepare for tax time Get cash for ANY purpose including home improvement borrow up to \ -$100,000.and 125% of your home value f Credit Guidelines to fit most borrower situations. Immediate Credit Answers... Fast Closings. Apply by phone 8AM - 10PM, 7 days/week. Home Lending LC (703) 917-6191 7 days direct (301) 996-6606 (Tliiba Grover I. Bynum, 70/55, $45/40, seat belt violation, $25. Jeromy Dwayne Carper, 70/55, $45/30, seat belt violation, $25. Michael Ross Carrico, defective equipment, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. Ngan Ying Chen, 73/55, $54/40. Leslie Corkill Cockburn, 70/55, $45/30. William Dallas Cooke, 73/55, $54/30. Raymond Ronald Cwiklinski, failure to drive to right of road — accident, $25 suspended, $30 cost. Alvin James Darby, driving on suspended/revoked % ‘ The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during this past week: Jan. 6: 9:30 p.m., iiyury from a fall, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD. Jan. 6: 6:38 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Front Royal, Chester Gap VFD; 8:38 p.m., unconscious person, Route 626, Rockmills, Castleton VFD and Woodville VFC. Jan. 7: 2:21 p.m., transport, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC, Woodville VFC and Chester Gap VFC. Jan. 8: 11:18 a.m., public service, Route 618, Castleton, Castleton VFC and Amissville VFC; 1:37 p.m., sickcall, U.S. work to find them gone. Settle said someone who obviously knew what was there went in and took tools, a cordless drill, a 3/8 inch electric drill, 40 yards of carpet, 40 yards of foam padding which went with the carpet and a box of vinyl floor tiles. The case is under investigation. Settle said in all the cases the deputies have dusted for prints but only gotten partials or smudges which were not enough to be distinguishable. ers. She said safety will be. stressed and helmets and protective padding will be required. There were plenty of adults, “but we need more teens,” said Simms. The group hopes to sponsor workshops about activities teens are interested in learning like yoga and rock climbing. Also planned are discussion gr&ups on issues teens want to explore. Hunt Harris, county resident and director of Ragged Mountain Resource Center, said another possibility is helping to initiate apprenticeships for the youth to learn about careers represented in the county. The next meeting is planned at Laurie Marshall’s home in Washington on Sunday, Jan. 18,'at 4 p.m. Call 675-3267 for further information. license, dismissed. Alvin James Darby Jr., 70/55, $45/30, expired driver’s license, dismissed. Warren Charles Darnell, 70/55, $45/30. Kenneth Rodney Deavers, 70/55, $45/30. seat belt violation. Michael Wayne DeGraff, 70/55, $45/30. Jennifer Dawn Dillow, no driver’s license in possession, $10/40. Don Vernon Dodson, defective equipment, $35/40, seat belt violation, $25. Herbert G. Gardner, 74/55, $57/40. Sandra Jean Glascock, defective equipment, $35/40. Karen Leigh Henderson, defective equipment, $30 cost. Donna Marie Hurst, defective speedometer, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. Rene Jean Jean-Pierre, no. inspection, $25/30. Myung K. Kim, 74/55, $57/30. Paula J. Klonowski, 69/55, $42/30.' Dennis Deane Laing, child restraint violation, $50. Thomas James Lennox, III,* 70/55, continued to Feb. 17.# Bruce Alan Lovett, 64/55, $27/30. Edward Paul Malcik, 71/55, $48/30. \ 70/55, continued to Feb. 12. Leslie Bryan 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC and Woodville VFC. Jan. 9: 8:11 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Woodville VFC. Jan. 10: 9:28 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC and Woodville VFC; 3:09 p.m., abdominal pain, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFC and Woodville VFC; 5:47 p.m., false alarm, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Chester Gap VFC and Flint Hill VFC. Jan. 11: 4:15 a.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS and Sperryville VFC. The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office during the past week: Jan. 5: info-gen, Route 621, Woodville; info-gen, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Amissville; dog nuisance, Route 729, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; found property, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. dan. b: damage propertybusiness, U.S. 211, Amissville; burglary-forced entry, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info-gen, Route 621, Woodville; citizen requested assist., Route 611, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 616, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; info-gen, Route 643, Amissville; info-gen, U.S. 211, Sperryville; info-gen, Route 637, Amissville; stray cat or dog, Route 729, Amissville; info-gen, Route 621, Woodville; intoxication, U.S. 211, Washington; info-gen, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Jan." 7: open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; infogen, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; infogen, Route 621, Woodville; lost/missing dog, Route 639, Amissville; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Washington; telephome harrassment, Route 643, Amissville; civil problem, Route 645, Amissville; hit and run, Route 729, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 622, Washington; lost/missing dog, Route 610, Chester Gap; burglary-forced entry, Route 616, Castleton. Jan. 8: info-gen Washington; in/o-gen, Route 622, Washington; info-gen, Route 621, Woodville; infogen, U.S. 211, Sperryville;info-gen, Route 681, Sperryville; larceny-from' building, Route 604, Boston; public service, Route 618, Castleton; unattended death, Route 661, Castleton; public service, Town of Washington; citizen requested assist., Route 645, Amissville; infogen, Route 626, Castleton. Jan. 9: info-gen, Town of Washington; animal control, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, Route 729, Flint Hill; citizen requested assist., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, Route 640, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522/211, Sperryville; citizen requested assist., U.S. 522, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, Route 610, Chester Gap; lost/missing dog, Culpeper; traffic accident, Route 618, Castleton; stray cat or dog, Route 1001, Sperryville; info-gen, Route 600, Sperryville; citizen requested assist., Route 647, Flint Hill. dan. m: open door/window, U.S. 211, Washington; info-gen, Route 621, Woodville; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; citizen requested assist., Route 611, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; larceny-from yards, Route 626, Washington; info-gen., U.S. 522, Woodville; citizen requested assist., Route 618, Castleton; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Amissville; asst. Va. State Police, U.S. 211, Amissvile; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S.211, Washington; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; citizen requested assist., U.S. 522, Sperryville; assit. Va. State Police, Route 621, Woodville; family fights, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, Route 626, Washington; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; info-gen, Route 675, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 627, Washington; citizen requested assist., U.S. 211, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Route 622, Castleton; animal control free text, U.S. 522, Sperryville. Pet of the week This 2- to 3-year-old Keeshound female, left, and this 3month-old female Keeshound-cross puppy were found on Route 640 in Amissville. The animal shelter has many other pets for adoption: Nick, a 3- to 4-year-old male doberman-cross; Prince, a 2-year-old male lab-cross; Kayla, a 2- to 3-year-old female rottweiler-hound cross; Larry, a 1- to 2-year-old male dachshund-terrier, about 20 pounds (no children); and a few cats too. All have their shots and are heart worm tested regularly. The shelter is located near the county landfill in Amissville.

The Cardinal: Part 1 On occasion it is necessary to see a familiar bird from a different perspective in order to appreciate its beauty. That happened to me with the Cardinal. I was in danger of taking this fine bird for granted. After all, the Cardinal is a daily visitor at the feeder; I see them all the time. An English friend, who had lived in Virginia for many years, said to me one spring dav: “Tomorrow, close friends are arriving from England. One of them is a bird watcher, like you, he’s a ‘twitcher’.” I knew about “twitchers”; It’s what serious bird watchers are called in England. She knew she had my interest and continued: “There are three of them. Only one is a real “twitcher.” They fly into Dulles airport this afternoon. I am busy tomorrow morning; something I have to do. Will you take them for a walk along the river and show them some American birds?” I said I would be happy to take her friends for a bird walk. With migrants arriving from the tropics, maybe I could show them a warbler or two. A time was set for her to deliver the three to me for a walk along the Potomac near McLean. The friends, a gentleman and two ladies, were pleasant and, with reserved politeness, thanked me for my time. It was late April and the world was at its most ephemerally beautiful. New, unfurled leaves of the tulip tree were of that shade of yellowish green that fades almost as soon as it appears, and the woods were layered with white blooms of dogwood. The river bank was covered by yellow trout lilies, white chickweed and the intense blue of Virginia blue bells. “If there are no exciting birds, I can always show them wildflowers,” I said to myself. A Cardinal sang farther down the trail. I pointed out the song: my new friends stopped and listened. Suddenly the bird, a brilliant male, appeared on the branches of a dogwood not 15 feet from where we stood. I heard a collective gasp. The gentleman — the serious “twitcher” — focused his binoculars on the red bird. “I say,” he said. Then again, in clipped and elegant speech, “I say, I’ve never seen anything like that.” Annual Bland contest being planned Now is the time for all young musicians to time up their instruments and vocalize their voices. The Rappahannock Lions Club has sponsored annual Bland Music contests for many years as part of a statewide program dedicated to encouraging student skills and to provide a showcase for their unique talents. This year’s competition is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at The Theatre in Washington, Va. Student musicians are eligible to participate if they reside in Rappahannock or are attending school in the county. Registration forms will be available at school offices, at the public library, from music teachers or Lions Club members. As in past years, cash awards to the winners and certificates of participation to all students who perform will be contributed by the Lions Club. All interested students are encouraged to act now to choose the music they would ei\joy performing for an audience of family and friends. The sooner you decide the more time you’ll have to rehearse and the better your performance will be. For more information contact Lion Bob Scott at 9372147 or Lion David Gillis at ,987-8096 or 987-8817. ."-I" 1.1, Subscribe to the ipahaanock News. All Things Wild And Beautiful John Trott The cardinal threw back his head, and with tail dropping almost straight down, poured out his rich and complex song. “That’s the most beautiful bird I’ve ever seen,” declared one of the ladies. I thought, but did not say, “It’s just a Cardinal.” Truth is, it was as if I was seeing the red bird for the first time. On that April morning we saw other birds. A jay, resplendent in blue and gray, perched long enough for the group to get a good view. The bird’s loud, jeering “Jay, Jay” rang through the woods. A chickadee hung upside down while searching through a cluster of red maple seeds for food. “A tit! Just like ours!” Exclaimed the “twitcher.” The Carolina Chickadee has close relatives in England where they are called Tits. The three had done their homework and studied the birds they might see in Virginia. A towhee, scratching among last year’s leaves on the woods floor, was quickly identified. The bird, a male, was startlingly beautiful with a jet black head and back, accented by chestnut along his flanks. His belly was white. No other bird evoked the excitement of the Cardinal; none cracked the British reserve as the sight of the bright red bird singing in the dogwood tree. The morning bird walk was declared a success. We parted. I came home to re-think the beauty of the Cardinal and vowed I would never take it for granted again. The News wins big at VPA The Rappahannock News racked up nine awards in this year’s Virginia Press Association News and Editorial Competitions. The paper is judged in the nondaily group one category which is for papers of less than 3,999 circulation. There are three divisions of competition: Writing — which is judged in 16 categories; graphics/photography — judged in eight categories; and makeup — a layout and design division judged in eight categories. Points are given for each award — three points for first, two for second and one for third. In the writing category photographer Carl Eborn and editor Jan LaValley took first place for combination picture story for the story on Sharp Rock Farm and Vineyard. LaValley also took first place for business and financial writing. The judges comments were, “Good mix of business facts with background of the persons involved. Looked at not only the business but at the person behind the business.” In the graphics category Ebom took second place in pictorial photo for his shot of a sundial. La Valley received a third place award for photo illustration of pottery and Cindy Mahan won second place in that category for a photo of food from The Inn at Little Washington. The make up and design categories require three copies of the paper, two specified dates and one date chosen by the paper, to be judged. LaValley and Barbara Wayland, executive editor, took third place for excellence of general makeup. LaValley and former editor Sharon Kilpatrick took first place for excellence of editorial pages and first place for excellence of front page design. LaValley also took a second place award for excellence of page design — lifestyle pages. Competition in that category was bumped up meaning there were not enough participants in the non-daily group one so the entries were judged against those for non-daily group two (papers with circulation of 4,000 to 5,999), The judges comments about the paper were: “Clean, simple design and good use of typography. Good use of graphics and good mix of elements.” The Rappahannock News placed second out of 28 papers in the non-daily group one category with 20 points. The Northern Virginia Sun, Fairfax, was first with 28 poind. J Teachers implement Headwaters’ grant money The first county teachers to receive Headwaters grants, in June of 1997, have both of their programs fully implemented. Marti Cannon’s kindergarten class has be6h happily building this year with the wooden blocks that she requested in her grant proposal, and Ed Rissler’s 7th graders have started their recycling program. The original set of only 30 blocks in Cannon’s class was simply not enough for her children to use, and her instructional funds had to be used for more basic needs such as pur-* chasing markers, paint and other day to day supplies. The Headwaters grant allowed her to obtain a much larger set of blocks, in many shapes and sizes, which now inspire the children to create lots of exciting building projects. Cannon says that not only do the children love building with the blocks, but they learn important lessons in sharing and cooperation as they work together on their projects. The blocks also apply to specific Standard of Learning (SOL) objectives in kindergarten math, which includes identifying geometric shapes, comparing sizes, sorting and working with patterns. These hard wood blocks will be in use at Photo Courtesy of Headwaters LEARNING RECYCLING: From left, Katie Welch, Holly Ferguson, Beth Conners, Tony Starks and teacher Ed Rissler stand by the new Rappahannock High School recycling shed. Front Royal Bookkeeping and Tax Sendee has moved to 470 S. Commerce Ave. Suite D in the Front Royal Business Park REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS AND BONUS CHECKS In business for 17 years, we prepare individual, partnership, small business and corporation tax returns. Professional, Confidential, Accurate! Call today for information, walk-ins welcome. 540-635-9954 ^ABERDEEN BAM Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt 29 South, Culpeper 825*1037 ABERDEEN Wednesday Night Prime Rib <t J J ' Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, /h Potato & Onion Rings IplU»/J j Rappahannock County Elementary School for many years to come. RCES middle school teacher Ed Rissler has his aluminum recycling grant in full swing. Most of the Headwaters grant money for his project went to the construction of a storage shed to store the used aluminum cans until they can be taken for recycling. The shed was built by the building trades students at Rappahannock County High School and delivered in late November. It is currently located behind RCES, with easy access from the school’s cafeteria, which supplies about 400 cans a week. Several of the upper grades at RCES have specific SOLs that apply to recycling, and Rissler believes hands on experience to be one of the best teachers. The students manage the program, and plan to use any profit generated from the project to buy science equipment. Rissler says, “I’m excited about the chance for the students to get involved in this project, because I believe what they learn about recycling will carry over into adulthood. We are helping develop good habits for the next generation.” As part of a continuation of this recycling project, Rissler has plans to start an Environmental Club at the elementary school in the very near future. Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, presented six additional grants to county teachers in October 1997, and applications for the spring 1998 series of grants are being accepted at this time. For more information contact 675-1819. Photo Courtesy of Headwaters CREATIVE BUILDING: From left, Huck Pace, Reed Dove, Zach Herbert, Austin Burnett, Bubba Williams, Ashton Nick and Brittany Clatterbuck are busy building with their new blocks in Marti Cannon’s kindergarten class. ST. 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—--Eappafjannocfe Jtetoa— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Jan LaValley, Managing Editor' Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior 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 I960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations Our View A tribute Maj. Rick MacWelch leaves Rappahannock to become police chief This week the county will say goodbye to an outstanding law enforcement officer, a dedicated public servants skilled professional and a friend and neighbor to many (in the best sense of those words). Major Rick MacWelch of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office has accepted a job as the new police > chief for Middleburg. By the time this paper is out he will have been sworn in there and saying his goodbyes to everyone here. We can only hope he’ll visit from time to time to catch us up. The shoes he leaves at the sheriff’s office will be 1 * hard to fill. He has, under the guidance of ■ r Rappahannock Sheriff Gary Settle, molded the inves-V tigative department there into a close knit and highly efficient team who will carry on in his absence — indeed they already are doing so. We wish him well. We’ll miss him and so will the county. Going with heavy heart I have accepted the position of Chief of Police with the Town of Middleburg. I leave Rappahannock County with mixed feelings. I look forward to the challenge of my new job but am heavy hearted about leaving such a professional agency as the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office. Under the leadership of Sheriff Gary Settle, this agency has made great advancements over the past two years. He is a true professional and gives much of jfiamself to see that you, the I jjtizens of Rappahannock bounty, are provided with the most effective law enforcement services possible. Sheriff Settle stated to me recently, and I quote, “I owe the people of this county the best sheriff1s office I can give them.” You should be proud to have such a man representing you as sheriff. The deputies of the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office should also be commended for their performance. They are dedicated individuals with the best interests of the county in mind. Many times, their work goes unnoticed but they are out there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, working to protect citizens and property. In addition to their assigned duties, deputies volunteer their services to assist with such events as DARE graduation, DARE Day and Shop with a Deputy. All of these benefit the youth of this county. I would like to publicly thank each of the deputies for a job well done. I will miss Rappahannock County, as it is a unique and wonderful place. Finally, I would like to thank all those who made me feel welcome during my time here. Maj. Rick MacWelch Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office What can be done? Citizens of Rappahannock County are, for the most part, cognizant of the environment. They realize that the ownership of property has less to do with possession than with care taking — the careful stewardship of the land and its inhabitants. An egregious rape of the land is underway on Laurel Mills Road, Route 618. Approximately 280 acres is being logged. Not only logged, but clear-cut! Two hundred eighty acres! This is a tremendous deforestation and loss of habitat. Wildlife will suffer. Without vegetation cover there will be erosion, sediment run-off and siltation of our streams. The ecosystem destroyed and the beauty which was once part of Route 618 will not return in our lifetime. This logging operation certainly falls within the zoning definition of “development* which reads: “Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real » estate...” Zoning regulations permit “forestry” in all zones, but there is no definition of forestry — is it planting, maintenance, destruction? In the County Comprehensive Plan (Policy No.3, Principle No. 2) the issue is addressed: “Ensure that timber harvesting and other enyifOnmental impacts are minimized.” It is hot clear to me if a clear curlogging operation is regulated. Are permits required (mentioned in zoning and comprehensive plan)? Is the project monitored for erosion control? Is there a Forest Management Plan? Should the project be controlled by the county or ^ ’ We worry about unrestrained development, the Virginia Department of TVansportation and other invasions of Rappahannock County. I guess now that we also must worry about the “enemy within.” Thomas F. Tepper Castleton Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom This Sycamore Tree on Route 621, Yancey Rd., will soon be gone as the second half of Route 621 is to be paved. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 11, 1968 A stamp campaign sponsored by the Rappahannock County High School Students Cooperative Association is being conducted throughout the school. Figures now available show what local deer hunters have known and have been saying for the past six weeks — that this past season was not one of the better ones in Rappahannock County. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 11, 1973 Rappahannock will be a member of Virginia Planning District 9, which will have an organizational meeting at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Culpeper Tbwn Hall. Dr. R.S. Legard, chief medical officer, stands willing to be described as a “harsh old man” where regulations regarding septic tank developments are concerned. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 14, 1988 With television and radio weather forecasters sounding the alarm for days in advance, Rappahannock County was as ready as it will ever be for the storm that blanketed the county with six inches of snow between late Thursday afternoon and 6:30 the next morning when the flakes tapered off. Letters Is news being ignored by News? Lately I have been wondering just what and why the Rappahannock News ceased to be the paper that county citizens could rely upon for all the important news of Rappahannock County. In recent months, it’s become clear that significant news stories are being ignored, while those that are reported are covered partial! ly, or late. I offer these specifics: 1) You have fallen into the bad journalistic habit of half-covering important meetings. Last week’s (Jan. 7) inadequate coverage of the Jan. 5 Board of Supervisors’ meetings ended with this paragraph: “Other items discussed by the board will be reported in next week’s edition of the Rappahannock News.” What is this? News on the installment plan? Why should readers have to wait an additional week to find out what happened? You have begun telling readers to “wait till next week” in your coverage of many important meetings, from the supervisors to the Washington Town Council. If your excuse is that there is no space for a i full story, I’m afraid that won’t wash. Nothing is more important than the decisions by the board of supervisors, which you held to 14 column inches last week, while devoting 58 inches to two stories on post offices (which included several inches on postal service in Ben Franklin’s time.) 2) You no longer seem to think it is important to report what citizens say at public meetings on controversial issues. Last week’s story on the supervisors’ meetings, which focused on such topics as the proposed tuition tax credit and citizen opposition to road projects, did not quote a single Rappahannock resident who spoke up at the meetings. Why not let people have their say in the paper? If you deny them this, you deny them their voice in public debate. A newspaper has an obligation to give voice to the views of its citizen readers. 3) Significant news stories are going unreported. Example: At the end of December, a business that has been a county landmark for 25 years quietly disappeared. The closing of the Sperryville Emporium was important and historic, but not a word has appeared in the Rappahannock News. It has been common knowledge for months that the Emporium was to close and that Faith Mountain Co. is taking over that important Sperryville commercial location. Why hasn’t this story been in the paper? This is one of the most significant business stories in the county in recent times, but in your paper, it is a non-event. Another example: Last week’s sketchy report on the supervisors’ meetings included one paragraph that said school superintendent David Gangel presented “a list of additional classrooms which will be needed at the high school in the next five years.” Isn’t that important enough to tell us what is on the list, what it might cost, and how it will be paid for? This smells like a major news story and a possible tax increase to me. But where is the coverage? (Yes, you did briefly mention in a school board story last Nov. 19 that Gangel wants eight classrooms, two science labs and other new facilities, but this passing mention did not even hint at costs or tax implications, and it came in the 13th paragraph of a story dominated by such compelling items as the creation of new subcommittees.) 4) Less important, but no less aggravating, are the misspellings, typos, errors in grammar and usage that mar your stories. Last week’s supervisors’ story referred twice to “capitol expenses” (unless you are repairing that big domed building in Washington, D.C., it is capital expenses) and twice to improving “site distance” at intersections (presumably you meant sight distance.) A recent story bid a “fond fairwell” to the Library Board president. Have you also bid farewell to your dictionary? The top story on a recent front page referred to a “sepcial use permit.” Your proofreading needs special attention. I’ve thought about writ ing this letter for several weeks, but I did not want to nag. However, I have talked to enough Rappahannock residents to know that my disappointment with the news coverage is widely shared. These problems should not go unremarked, as if we readers don’t notice or don’t care. I know from my career in Thanks to all who helped The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office conducted its second annual “Shop With a Deputy” program, which assists less fortunate children in having an enjoyable Christmas. This year’s event was a tremendous success. The sheriff’s office was able to shop for 30 children and provide their families with food baskets. In addition to those previously mentioned, the sheriff’s office distributed several food baskets to the elderly and other families that may have needed assistance during the holiday season. As sheriff of Rappahannock County it was a heart warming feeling to observe the children and their families have a moment of laughter and joy. Just as heart warming, was the fact that none of this would have been possible without the many volunteers of our community. Forty citizens of our community participated, as well as 20 law enforcement officers from the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. The volunteers’ tasks included wrapping presents, newspaper work that they can be solved without additional staff, space or expense. But they can’t be solved without commitment and effort. Please give us the newspaper that Rappahannock County deserves. James P. Gannon Castleton pacing food baskets, providing transportation, and assisting the children with their shopping adventure. The program’s success goes even deeper than the volunteerism. The contributions from businesses, organizations, and private citizens were unbelievable. These contributions let our sheriff’s office reach its goals. I am extremely grateful to all of those who donated to a worthy cause. To list all of the volunteers, and contributions that were given, would require an entire page of the paper. Therefore, I personally want to thank all who participated in our second annual “Shop With a Deputy” program. Seeing the gleam in the children’s eyes was certainly worth all of the effort. Next year’s event should prove to be just as successful as the last two events. Lastly, I extend a special thanks to my staff who performed in an exemplary manner to make this event a special day for Rappahannock’s children. Keep up the good work! Sheriff Gary T. Settle Washington Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3338 To bo considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). 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SPORTS Volleyball teams suffer tough loss to Strasburg Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Carl Ebom WHAM: Sonya Wigington, No. 12 of Rappahannock’s girls varsity volleyball team, sends one back over the net during last week’s game against Strasburg. By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer It was a tough loss for the Rappahannock County High School girls volleyball teams as they fell to their nemesis Strasburg last week. The varsity started well with a 15/2 win. They outclassed the Strasburg team on every volley. Meghan Fairbrother, No. 10, who was up first to serve helped the team to quickly rack up five points. Strasburg got the serve and scored one but the Panthers took it right back and though the ball went back and forth for several rounds of volleys Strasburg couldn’t score. Rappahannock kept up the pressure while making their points count and it was soon 13/1. The excitement was tangible as Strasburg finally got another point and then Rappahannock took the ball back. They made the final two points, making the work seem almost effortless. The crowd went wild. But in games two and three, which they lost 15/6 and 15/8 they seemed to lose much of their energy which was so evident in the first game. Their coach, Laura Conklin, has said in previous interviews that they tend to sometimes lose focus and that may be what happened. Strasburg came out with determination and knuckled down. The serves which had been so well executed in the first game went long, or short or into the net. And, the more points Strasburg achieved the more Strasburg shuts out varsity, JV By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Succinctly put, if you don’t play good defense, you don’t win basketball. And according to all three Rappahannock boys basketball coaches, the Panthers need to work harder on defense. “I think we have good enough shooters offensively,” said Varsity coach Eugene Baltimore, “but defensively, sometimes we jhave mental lapses.” The Strasburg Rams plowed their way to a double victory in last week’s away games, taking down the varsity 80/57, and the junior varsity 55/32. “Good teams find a way to win, even on the road with a hostile home crowd. And we have some tough teams coming up.” But it’s not all bad news. Varsity high scorer Daniel Settle posted an impressive 19 points, leaving the Panthers’ varsity record at six wins and three losses — all to Strasburg. Coach Baltimore believes that if the team can improve its defense fundamentals and reduce fouls, they have a great chance to win the Bull Run District championship. “The team chemistry this year is excellent,” confirmed assistant coach Reed Gillespie. “Our starters are really talented and the bench is working hard to improve. Last year, we had a little more depth,” but this team is very close knit and works very well together. “They are really focusing on what’s best for the team.” since January, the coaches have been drilling both tfeams on free throw shooting, defensive slides, rebounding, and looking to the inside for open players. “We are a good basketball team, but not championship calibre,” said Baltimore. “My goal is to get back to where we were last year. We have the talent to win the Bull Run District this year, and it will be a disappointment if we do not. “I would love to go to the state tournament. That’s a long way, a long goal. In regionals, anything can happen. Last year, we upset Buffalo Gap, the Skyline District champions. A lot will have to go our way.” JV coach Jason Gochenour noted that “we let (Strasburg) get a lot of transitional opportunities like fast break baskets and easy lay ups. We weren’t getting back on defense.” By the end of the first quarter, the junior Panthers were down 12 points. Though the JV chipped at the gap during the second and third quarters, the Rams pulled away in the fourth quarter, winning by 23 points. “In JV,” said Gochenour, “the kids haven’t matured as players — they are still learning the game. Some nights you get the unexpected.” Adjusting strategy, the team will switch from zone defense to man-to-man. “We hope to create some easy scoring opportunities for ourselves.” But the philosophy that drives all the coaches is more than the winning or losing side of basketball. Their goal from the beginning of the year was to have a team that learns together, grows together, believes in each other, and is there for each other. To come together as a family, said Baltimore. “Our relationship goes far beyond basketball,” he explained. “I love these boys. They know how I feel about each one of them and I try to be the best possible example that I can be.” “Sports develop more than what you see on the field,” Gillespie added. “In high school, you learn the real-life lessons of discipline and working with others.” He feels that team co-captain Jason Baldwin is an excellent example. In addition to being “our best allaround player, Jason knew that as a senior and captain, he had to step it up. He took the responsiblity for the mental and physical well-being of the team on his shoulders.” Repossession? Bad Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? 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The Panthers play Luray at Luray tonight, Jan. 14 at 6:15 p.m. Next week on Jan. 22 they face Manassas Park at home at 7 p.m. The junior varsity got off to a great start in their first game against Strasburg but that team quickly recovered. Kate May made some impressive diving saves for the Panthers and Summer Alexander served and played well. The junior Panthers kept fighting back but Strasburg won the first game 15/7. In the second game the serve went back and forth twice and on the third serve there was a very long volley which Rappahannock won. The crowd was on its feet and the Panthers seemed to rally. But then Strasburg had a long streak where they quickly made the score eight points to Rappahannock’s two. Rappahannock went to battle and fought to bring their score within one point of Strasburg’s. Each team kept scoring then losing the serve. Back and forth it went until the score was tied at 11/11. Strasburg got the serve and managed to score two. This appeared to take the fight out of the Panthers. Strasburg quickly scored the final two points and won. HERE IT COMES: Summer Alexander, No. 28, of the Rappahannock junior varsity volleyball team puts one over in the game against Strasburg while Kate May, No. 2 looks on. OurJobIsDHelpIxj TUrnTHemIntoMolehills. One of the sad realities of modern day life is that problems can simply become too big to handle without professional help. If that time comes, remember Pinebrooke-UVa Psychiatric Center. A partnership of Culpeper Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia, Pinebrooke-UVa provides caring, effective treatment on a shortterm basis for a full spectrum of psychiatric disorders from depression and anxiety to more complex disorders. Every effort is made to return our patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. As a result, therapy is, for the most part shortterm and intensive. 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Renovation From Page A1 removed from the front of the classroom building and the buildings will be painted the same exterior colors as the Faith Mountain distribution center on Lee Highway. Trees and planters are going to be added to make the outside more inviting. An open courtyard with scored and, possibly, colored concrete will surround the front and sides facing the road. Benches will be added where shoppers can rest. A small greenhouse is planned for the end of the gymnasium that will protect seedlings from cold weather in the spring. According to Turner, a variety of new plants will be introduced including bush cherries and currants. The building will be handicap accessible from different entrances. a low rooi tnat nas yet to De tom down between the gymnasium and the classrooms will be replaced with a school house facade. It will extend out and become the main entrance. This will enlarge the central hallway connecting the two buildings making it lighter and more open. What used to be the gymnasium is going to become the clothing department with dressing rooms added. Renovating this room is not a small job with its 21-foot ceiling. Workmen must use a scissors lift to patch, caulk and paint the ceiling and walls. Terry Foster, painting foreman, said the amount of dry wall and prep work was extensive. Still, work is progressing at a rapid pace. The gymnasium will be painted in warm earth tones of terra cotta, ivory and deep blue-green with the doors painted taupe. The. maple floors of the gymnasium are in good shape except for one section«where a steam pipe leaked and rotted the wood. That will have to be replaced. After sanding and refinishing, the floors should look like new, said Martin Woodard, Faith Mountain’s executive vice-president. We think we have found enough old style wire glass to replace the clear glass that is in the gym windows, he added. The heating system needs to be “reconfigured” and the electrical system needs extensive rewiring, he added. The old school gym lights will be dropped down and the fluorescent lighting from The Emporium will be raised to the ceiling. Wide steps leading up to the gymnasium stage will make it a great display area, said Martin. The stage will serve as a coffee shop for shoppers to relax. He added that it will not be a restaurant. The large windows in the rear of the stage frame a scenic view of the Thornton River and surrounding mountains. The two bathrooms are in the process of being .gutted and are going to be completely remodeled to become handicap accessible. The shed roof extending off the back of the building will be removed and the area will be changed into a loading dock area. A door will replace a window in a former classroom allowing it to be used as a receiving area where new merchandise will be labeled and priced. The other three classrooms on the main floor will be used for dining room items, food, children’s books, toys, musical instruments and a check-out counter. Closets will be removed and spaces opened to adjoining rooms to aid circulation from room to room. The school blackboards still in good condition will remain to be used to advertise sales. The school atmosphere will be accentuated rather than eliminated. The upstairs will be roped off when the store first opens to the public and remodeling will begin after the main floor is completed. One room will be used as an employee break room and the three others possibly for retail items. The Village The Woodards want people to spend the day in Sperryville and are installing walkways to the river where they plan to have the honeysuckle cleared, provide areas to fish and to play Frisbee. “We want to encourage pedestrian traffic to town,” said Martin, “where people can shop in different stores, eat and even hike to the National Park without crossing the highway. This can be a central place to park.” He added, the solution to the parking problem is to promote pedestrian traffic. The entry will serve as an information area for the village and local points of interest. There are some historically interesting buildings in Sperryville, such as the Faith Mountain store which was once the home of the doctor who operated on Stonewall Jackson. “No place in town can make families as welcome as we can,” said Gore. “People come every year to shop, to buy apples and to see the leaves. msrchSidS!11® Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! 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Betty Walter, a Faith Mountain employee who works at the warehouse office, said she attended'’the fourth through seventh grades at the Sperryville School. Her fondest memories of the school were of the May Day court with king, queen and attendants. The building was originally in Old Hollow before it was moved to its present site. Joyce Ralls, the Manage Information Systems manager at the distri bution center, also remembers the May Day pageants as the most exciting part of attending the Sperryville School. In order to participate in the May Day program the children had to bring notes from their dentist that their teeth were checked. The teachers taught etiquette and encouraged the girls to act to like ladies and the boys to act like gentlemen, she said. “The day Kennedy was shot, I remember standing in the hallway (of the school) in late afternoon. I was 11 years old,” Ralls said. The school was abandoned in 1963 when the school system centralized. Miller bought the building at public auction in 1968. “Maurice O’Bannon was a wonderful marketing man and he made the Emporium a success,” Miller said. They were partners for about four years and then Miller sold his share of the ownership of the Emporium to O’Bannon and leased him the building for 26 more years. The O’Bannons are locating The Emporium at the Parkway Gift Shop in Sperryville. The building is still being leased from Clifford Miller, although the Woodards have obtained a lease with an option to buy at a prearranged price. Roads From Page A1 follow-up interview on Jan. 12. Seven accidents were reported over the past five years, or .0057 per million vehicles. This compares favorably to the statewide average of .249 per million. These figures do not reflect the true nature of the problem, however, because many of the accidents are not reported. Moore stated that the stop sign at the intersection, for example, had to be replaced at least once a month, frequently more often, despite being in a concrete island. Estes, whose home is on U.S. 522, said that he, too, had observed similar accidents. The intersection “was engineered based on 1929 (transportation technology) and has atrocious site distance west bound.” He is especially concerned that “someone will go under a tractor trailer and that will be the end of him.” He fully supports going forward with the project. “It’s been on the docket for 10 years.” Ellen Johnson, co-owner of the Sperryville Exxon, was one of the first citizens to speak supporting the project. “I’ve been on that corner for 40 years,” she said. “It is indeed a bottleneck and safety hazard. I think the Department of Transportation should make a decision and make it now!” Tom Junk, also of Spei^rjmlle, presented petitions. Ninety people signed in favor of the turn lane and the proposed site distance modifications. Other residents disagreed, saying that the road widening would only encourage faster traffic. That would increase the danger of the intersection and ruin the town for tourists looking for a slower pace of living. Project Design Robert Morris, a civil engineer hired by " the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, introduced documents which challenged the VDOT design. Citing nationwide accepted standards for highway construction, Morris estimated that the plan incorporated four times more left lane than was actually needed. He also recommended building a retaining wall to reduce the amount of right of way that would have to be acquired. In his interview, Moore responded that all states use those same construction standards and that the VDOT proposal was based on them. He also felt that, besides being very expensive, the artificiality of the retaining wall would not appeal to the residents who generally favor a more natural appearance. Don Audette, of Sperryville, pointed out that the proposed 200 foot turn lane, with its 200 foot taper, “includes 75 feet from where the turn lane is now,” and “combined, is approximately 1,000 feet long — longer than the Centreville turn lane for the Nissan Pavilion.” He believes that the “line of sight problem is key” and that the project is “over-designed, excessive; not in keeping with the historic nature of Sperryville.” Askew stated that the 200 feet/200 feet design was “the minimum we felt we could get by with.” In the next few days, Moore expects to “have a couple of proposals as far as modifications.” Traffic calming Several individuals stressed that traffic calming modifications needed to be incorporated into the project. They were concerned that a right turn lane, which is also part of the project, would be used as an additional lane to go around traffic, despite the fact that VDOT would clearly mark it as a turn lane. The open space could also be an invitation for drivers to speed up. Askew suggested that the right turn lane “could be eliminated if desired.” Rich summarized the comments by saying that safety would be improved by constructing the left turn lane, but “make people obey the speed limit by not showing them huge open spaces.” Follow up planned Rich agreed to delay a final CTB decision for one more month. Over the next week or two, he and Askew will have the VDOT engineers develop new design proposals. Then they will meet with the supervisors and a limited number of citizen representatives to finalize a “middle ground.” Board endorses Baumgardner for judgeship By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to endorse Douglas K. Baumgardner for a vacant judgeship in the 20th Judicial District. Baumgardner has also been nominated and endorsed by the Rappahannock County Bar Association. The judge will be chosen from those being endorsed from Loudoun. Fauquier and Rappahannock counties. The election of officers from the supervisors for 1998 was made: Hubert S. Gilkey will continue as chair for the board; Ron Frazier will be vice chair; Mike Massie will continue as Planning Commission representative; and Bob Anderson will be representative to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission. The board has still not found anyone to fill two positions which are open on the Recreational Facilities Authority. Anyone interested in serving on the authority should contact their supervisor. The supervisors adopted the revised Emergency Operations Plan which was previously mailed to residents. The notice of Equalization Board Appointments was received by the supervisors without comment. They also received several letters one from Robert E. -Lindquist of Amissville requesting that the supervisors take an aggressive position to oppose and stop the relocation of the post office to Clevenger’s Corner from Amissville. They also received a letter from the Garden Club of Virginia to support legislation that organization is proposing to restrict billboard regulations. The board agreed to add the bill to their legislative package. Agenda From Page A1 The E-911 Emergency Dispatch service has left some county residents without the service enjoyed by the rest of the county. The board requests legislation be introduced to mandate that E-911 service be provided by local governments. The county is requesting the ability to impose' civil penalties for Zoning Chapter violations be extended to the county. It also supports the state’s fully funding its share of total cost of the Standards of Quality and opposes any plan to redistribute existing state aid as a solution to alleged disparity. The county also supports the distribution of at least 50 percent of the state lottery proceeds to the local governments on the basis of school age population. “Only the best for my buddy.” Ask Ty Gore what’s important in life and he’ll tell you. His family, his friends, a great game of one-on-one. Ask him what he looks for in a doctor and he laughs. *Someone who won’t draw blood when I pull a hamstring. A good guy who knows the score. I want a doctor on my sidelooking out far my interestskeeping me in the game. When my buddy and I play ball, one of us is bound to get hurt. It’s good to know I’ll be able to get him some help.” Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral 3494)588 '

i • Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4 • Real Estate/B6 Section B January 14,1998 a working studio By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Peter Garon opened , his Morency Gallery in late August in the “Ice House” located next to the Heritage House in Washington. Garon uses the gallery as a working studio where he features mainly his own work. Three years ago he made a major career change from being a Washington, D.C. architect to a Warrenton gallery owner when he opened the Morency Gallery on Main Street in Warrenton. “I never wanted to be anything but an architect and an artist. There is a business side to being an artist and I happen to eryoy that as well,” Garon said. He said the Warrenton gallery is a successful business that he eryoys and he works hard at promoting area artists, but with constant interruptions it was not a good place to his own work. He wanted a quiet studio where he could work and display mainly his own work. The Morency Gallery in Washington is small, but with the windows letting in the sunlight and excellent electrical lighting, he said he feels connected to the outdoors. He said he finds Washington conducive to creativity and enjoys being in the art community here. He was pleased with the response to his work and finds the town “all around delightful.” Garon prides himself in being able to work in a wide variety of media and especially likes using unusual production techniques. His photographs of buildings and vintage car hood ornaments and details are mostly hand-tinted with transparent oil colors. He mimmm said he rarely leaves a photograph black and white untouched. One of the innovative techniques he uses is a polaroid negative transfer where he adheres only partially developed negatives to water color paper. The chemicals on the negatives and the texture of the paper give the local buildings and architectural details he shoots the look of old photographs. Three defining features of his work are the scale, usually about 12 by 18 inches or smaller; the range of colors stressing oranges, purples and greens; and each is rendered with an architectural perspective and precision. He makes contour drawings of tree houses from life and of landscapes from his imagination; paints colorful bowls turned from Vermont maple; builds assemblages THROUGH THE WINDOW: A view of the Morency Gallery on Main St. in Washington, Va. r Directions ’98 viewed as must see By Diana Bird Rappahannock Newa Contributing Writer The “Direc-ri,;’"'-J4 tions ’98” exhibi- REVIEW tion at the If Middle Street Gallery, showing new works by gallery artists between Jan. 2 and 25, is full of interest owing to the high quality of the pieces included. If this event foreshadows coming attractions, 1998 will be a banner year. But the variety presents a challenge to the display organizer that has been well met. June Jordan deserves credit for her good taste and fine spatial sense which have made the most of everyone’s contributions to this show. Gallery • visitors encounter at the door Mdry Brownstein’s “Waiting Woman and Dog,” a direct cement sculpture both humorous and full of pathos. On one visit following snow, I found water dripping from the face, suggesting tears. The attitude of the figure expresses patience and determination. Although her sculptures could hardly be simpler, Brownstein always invests them with feeling and authority. £0001 " Kene Kultner, a surrealist artist, has made two paintings unlike any in style to those in his solo exhibition some time ago. One is a roughly textured oil image of myriad colors, a head, “Faust,” whose sardonic and distrustful glance strikes one unforgettably. It is as interesting to study close up, an almost bas relief surface, as to see it from a distance. The other, entitled, “Small World,” pictures what is perhaps a crouching child-like angel pointing to a little globe. Behind the figure are slabs that could be tombstones. The picture makes both a teasing and a reas (rather than collages) from a variety of materials and creates landscapes in acrylic and pastels. All of his work is wonderfully displayed. Both of his galleries highlight pottery, paintings, sculptures and jewelry with tasteful restraint. They are comfortable and welcoming with plentiful, thriving plants, excellent lighting and comfortable Jumiture. Garon, 44, was raised in Haverhill, Mass., near the New Hampshire state line. He attended college at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and stayed in the city for close to 20 years after graduating in architecture. While worldng for a large international design firm, he always produced his art at home, he said. In learning to become an architect he studied drafting techniques, sketching with perspective and rendering elevations. He took one photography course in using a darkroom, but otherwise, Garon is selftaught, especially in using paint and pastels. He learned by paying attention to the medium and experimentation, he said. “A lot of my paintings don’t start with preconceived ideas. I find it exhilarating to let a piece evolve,” Garon said. The physical beauty of the Piedmont inspire many of his works-he loves the Blue Ridge and the architectural quality of the landscapes. The Morency Gallery sells fine art and contemporary crafts at 291 Main Street in Washington and 71 Main Street in Warrenton. Garon spends many days in Washington where he leaves the door open to shoppers if the weather permits. Hours are unscheduled and are arranged by appointment. Call 675-2402 or 3491218 for appointments. MONTAGE: Eunice Wenger’s ‘Buried,’ a silk and handmade paper textured work is now on exhibit at the Middle Street Gallery’s Directions ‘98 show. swing statement. Two of the most appealing works of art are from Jeanne Drevas’ hands. The first, called “Second Coming,” a mixed media mummy figure with a halo is mounted in a depressed surface that looks like a piece of rusty metal. Here is an icon with multi-cultural characteristics and haunting beauty. Jeanne’s other piece is an exquisitely mounted linoleum print of acrylic and gold leaf, “Remembering Jim Thompson.” This homage to the vanished popularizer of Thai arts and crafts is an appropriate statement in these days of Thailand’s troubles. The subject of the picture is a 25 times-repeated image of a miniature Buddha. “Pasture" and “Orchard" are two oils on canvas by Jeff Bussells; soft, blurred scenes painted as if viewed at twilight. They reflect a glowing light as well as great skill on the artist’s part at rendering beautiful landscapes. Walter Nicklin of Warrenton has just published a series of interesting essays, Pieces of the Piedmont: The Puzzle of One’s Life, illustrated with Thicker Hill’s monotypes. It is on sale at the gallery where three of Hill’s pictures are on the walls, “Headwaters of the Rappahannock,” “Rt. 670 Approaching Syria,” and “Graves Mt. from Rt. 643.” Hill’s work in gray and white celebrate local scenes as Nicklin’s essays discuss his experiences in the Piedmont where there is still much open space, natural water courses and antiqued structures to romanticize. The montage of silk and hand made paper as well as other things that Eunice Wenger calls “Signs and Symbols" is two works in one: seen close up, its textures and intricate designs have unique sensuous beauty, but that impression tends to disappear as one looks at the picture from across the room, when all sorts of depths and larger design elements emerge. Wenger is a gifted, powerful artist. These comments touch only a few of the remarkable pieces in this exhibition. Again, I want to congratulate June Jordan for her administration of the associated artists whose increasingly admirable works make a singularly enriching contribution to our community. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cart Ebom THE ARTIST: Peter Garon, owner of the Morency Gallery in Washington, Va., also has a gallery in Warrenton. Photo Courtesy of Carol Vogel CLASS FOR YOUTH: This rendering of a fish by artist Kitty Dodd was done in colored pencil. Spaces open for youth drawing, painting class There is still time to enroll your child in a drawing and painting for youths class be offered by Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio in Slate Mills. The class is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the studio and began last week. Call Carol Vogel, director, at 5474385. The class is being taught by illustrator and well-known area artist Kitty Dodd. Award winning portrait artist and Rappahannock resident Ned Bittinger will conduct a 12-week figure drawing class at the studio (an affiliate of the Art League School of Alexandria) on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The winter/spring session will run from Jan. 21 through April 8. In addition to figure drawing the winter session will include three classes devoted to por trait drawing. The figure drawing instruction will stress methods for determining proportion, angles of pose, and value. Weekly demonstrations will be presented. A variety of media, papers and approaches includr ing: compressed charcoal, conte crayon, graphite and white chalk on gray paper, will be shown. Instruction in sanguine drawing will also be offered in the winter session. Working from the model, students will begin with short warm-up sketches, then proceed to longer, more detailed drawings. This class is designed for all drawing levels. The cost for the class is $180, model fees are additional. For more information call Vogel. A supply list will be sent with registration confirmation. RAAC presents movie RAAC will show the hit movie, “Seven Years in Tibet* at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. “Seven Years in Tibet” is an account of Austrian mountaineer and Nazi-party member Heinrich Harrer. Late in the story, which takes Harrer to Tibet in the latter stages of World War II, Mao Zedong’s troops invade the mountainous nation with unequivocal and unprovoked brutality. There is nothing fictional about this 1949 invasion, or China’s subsequent rape and desecration of the culture, its Buddhist beliefs and its people (more than one million have been killed since the invasion), which continues today. His .Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual and bona fide leader who figures largely in the story has remained in exile since 1959. In 1939, leaving his pregnant wife behind him, the arrogant, self-obsessed Harrer decides to conquer Nanga Pargat, on of the Himalayas’ tallest peaks. Accompanied by fellow Austrian Peter Aufschnaiter (David Thewlis), he immediately runs into setbacks: an injured ankle, an avalanche and after World War II breaks out capture at the hands of the British in northern India. After several botched escape attempts, Harrer and Aufschnaiter finally break free. Dressed in rags, they head toward Lhasa, the holy city of the Dalai Lama. Harrer eventually becomes both tutor and student of the young Dalai Lama, played by the delightful Bhutanese actor Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk. You will be entranced by the rugged beauty of Tibet, which Harrer (in narration) describes as the “rooftop of the world." And there are other visual wonders, too, most of which have to do the garments, customs and manner of the Tibetans, who regard all invaders from Harrer to the Chinese goons with a sort of beautific innocent wonder. (PG-13, 131 minutes) Admission for adults is $5, children under 12 years of age, $3.

Church Activities Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday . 9-9:45 a.m., Sunday or by appointment Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday: County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 18 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. ahd Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Choir Practice and Prayer 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School youth & adult 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist II 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton *s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. —-1 Amissville busy with social activities In reporting the birth of Evan Brady Marcus, I didn’t have the paternal grandparents’ names to include with the announcement. Now that I do, congratulations Betty and Fred Marcus of Catlett on the birth of your new grandson! Happy birthday to Tricia Martin from your daughter, Beth, who was so pleased to be able' to share this information with me. Tricia will celebrate her birthday on Jan. 15. Kent and Mary Willoughby were pleased to have Inex Pelley visiting from Fountain City, Wis. over Christmas. It’s been six years since Mary’s mom had been to Virginia and she had not seen their new home. She enjoyed seeing her grandsons, Nick and Eric, the most and she was able to see them both sing and Eric play his clarinet at their school. The Willoughbys had her join them while cutting their Christmas tree. Grandma Pelley helped Nick and Eric decorate a gingerbread house complete with icicles. They also carried on the traditions of making peanut brittle, Christmas bread, and working on a 550 piece puzzle that they concluded was every bit as difficult as the 1000 piece ones! It was a very special and memorable Christmas for them all. The “Christmas in Amissville” food drive is and has been for many years a joint effort of the Amissville Baptist Church, Amissville Methodist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, and the Ruritan Club. Many folks from the churches and the Ruritans, plus several businesses in the community, work very hard to pull this together. This year, 75 homes were reached with food baskets, fruit baskets, or poinsettias. On Friday, Jan. 2 Kent and Mary Willoughby had 22 teenagers over for the night from their church’s youth group. First the large group all attended a progressive dinner that started in Fairfax Station, went to Herndon, them back to the Fairfax area, and finally ended in Manassas. The trek of vehicles then traveled to Amissville for the annual sleep over They all stayed up talking, listening to music, wrestling, and playing Pictionary. The kids brought their sleeping bags and finally fell asleep on the floor around 3:30 a.m.! After breakfast, everyone went outside and enjoyed the snow and warmerthan-usual temperatures. Throwing snowballs led into making a really humongous snowman. Although the snow packed perfectly, they had trouble placing the enormous middle and head on the snowman. Duane Willoughby came to the rescue with his rented bulldozer and lifted the snow into place. The results were indeed grand with the snowman towering at least 11 feet tall! The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company, Inc. will host a dance on Saturday, Jan. 17 beginning at 9 p.m. Music will be provided by the band “Thunder Road.” Proper dress is required. Come out for a good time. Due to the heavy rains and subsequent flooding in Rappahannock County last Wednesday, Rappahannock County Schools were closed on Thursday. The potential make up day is Monday, Jan. 19 which was originally scheduled as a holiday. Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed in observance of Lee/Jackson/King holiday on Monday, Jan. 19: . Culpeper County' Schools will also be closed oh Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to a professional work day. Rappahannock County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 29 due to a professional work day and afternoon parent/teacher conferences which will be held 15 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. ; It’s Girl Scout Cookie timie j again! Support your local girl 1 scout troops with your purchase. Just a reminder that with the Jan. 19 holiday, I will get our news on Thursday, Jaft. 15, after 5 p.m. Miss Heflin celebrates her 8th birthday Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin honored their little daughter Crystal with a party in observance of her eighth birthday. Guests attending the celebration were Brandi, Bubba and Ryan Williams, Joseph Peregory and Crystal’s brothers Michael and Jacob. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Peyton and daughter Kamry of Madison were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Peyton of “Clover Acres”. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roberson and son Timothy and Mrs. Montrue Frazier returned home Saturday afternoon after several days OSTON By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 trip to Edgeworth, Fla., where they were called for the death of Mr. Roberson’s uncle. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family were Ray Wharton Concert rehearsals set The Culpeper-Piedmont Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its spring concerts on Monday, Jan. 19 promptly at 7:30 p.m. at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Culpeper. Two concerts are being planned for your enjoyment this spring with dates, times and places to be announced. The major program will feature selections by George Gershwin and selections from “Porgy and Bess”. Music director, Art Palmer of Warrenton, has openings in all four voice parts for those experienced in reading choral music. While there are no formal auditions, newcomers are asked to arrive early in order to meet Mr. Palmer. Any past members are encouraged to rejoin the group. Members will be accepted for the next two weeks. For more information call CPCS President Diane Heffem in Culpeper at 5472376, Music Director Art Palmer in Warrenton at 3479693 or Vice President, Publicity, Linda Bailey in Culpeper at 825-5632. and Mr. and- Mrs. J.W. Peregory and Joseph. Belated birthday wishes go out to Brandi Williams who celebrated her day on Sunday. A recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins on Route 707 was Mrs. Barbara Gentry of Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal were here TXiesday evening to attend the birthday party for their grandson Mark Bragg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg. Julia Powers was among the seniors at Culpeper County High School who made the honor roll for the first quarter, and also in the eleventh grade, Robert Heffem was in the group. Announcement has been made by her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Tom Wiles of the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Miss Carlee Ann Wiles to Mr. Benjamin Dennis Vaughn of Sullivan, Ken. Congratulations! Belated birthday wishes go out to Lee Glascock who celebrated yesterday, Tuesday, and wishes ar^ extended to Mrs. Cathy Printz, down 522 way, who adds another year on Friday. Michael, Crystal and Jacob Heflin spent Thursday with Mrs. Janet Peregory and children. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road. Mr. and Mrs. Skip Williams entertained on Sunday afternoon in honor of their daughter Brandi’s seventh birthday. Guests attending were Mrs. Cindy Heflin, Crystal and Jacob, Jennifer Peregory, Timothy Roberson and other friends Amanda, Ashton and Keri. Mrs. Missy Bragg and Mrs. Janet Peregory were in Orange on Friday. Contrary to an article in last week’s paper, I’d like to inform students in our area that Rappahannock County Schools will be open on Monday this being a make up day. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Crissy made a business trip to Export, Pa. on Saturday, en route there they had breakfast in Breezewood. Condolences are extended to Mrs. Lizzie Grigsby upon the passing of her brother Edward Cubbage and to the Thomas family upon the loss of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas both of whom passed away last week. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211E. 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 503-7NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 STREET “See Us For All "four Building Supply Needs' 1418 Oranoe Road Cuipopor (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 &. 522 Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 How Important Is a hinge? Actually, we pay little attention unless it squeaks, sticks or rusts due to neglect, the passing of time or perhaps one too many rainstorms. Whatever the reason, we seldom notice until we attempt to open the door. Each time we open the door to God’s House we are preparing our heart for Him. God enters through a “door”... the door to our heart Keep the door to your heart operating smoothly, for God may knock « any time, in Ravalation 3:20, we read, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; It anyone hears my voice...I will come in to him.” Remember, Heaven hlng— on the heart. 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Residents entertain out-of-town guests Sunday Mrs. Ruth Clark® and her cousin Mrs. Barbara Slack of Baltimore, Md. visited with Mrs. Edna Vaught and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Settle in Front Royal. _ Miss Victoria Hudson of Flint Hill spent Saturday night with Miss Bobbie Jo Brown. Happy birthday to Mrs. Karyl Bailey and also to Mark Jenkins on Thursday, Jan. 15. Wishes are extended to Miss Dawn Dodson of Sperryville on Saturday, Jan. 17 and to Daniel Cave on Sunday, Jan. 18. Charles Clark of Manassas was a Tuesday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Mrs. Barbara Slack. Friday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and their cousin Mrs. Barbara Slack were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda, Bobbie Jo and Lucy Burnham. Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville, Roger Hawkins of Warrenton and Mrs. Judy Deal and children Jamie and Johnathan were dinner guests By R|?TH CLARK 675*3608 ..I..HHI.III.IIM. in nn WM Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Weekend guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Miss Alicia Butler and Kevin McGuire of Vienna and Phil Butler of Falls Church. Donald Keyser of Alexandria was a Sunday visitor of his mother Mrs. -Addie Keyser. Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church all members and friends are invited to attend the receiving of drawings for the new planned Educational and Fellowship Hall. Have a good week and please call me when you have news for the Washington column. 4-H small animal club Photo Courtesy of/Hazel Zinn-Day The 4-H Small Animal Club had an interesting meeting learning what wildlife rehabilitators do to help injured wildlife. Amo Merritt, local wildlife rehabilitator, and Penny Weaver, wildlife rehabilitator from Richardsville presented an excellent program to the 4-Her’s teaching them what they should do when they find injured wildlife. Here the 4Her’s learn to respect animals in nature by viewing a snake, up close and personal. Pictured from left to right is Tommy Pendleton, Amo Merritt, Carly Day (holding snake), Lisa Pendleton, Lauren Powell, Devin Day and Penny Weaver. Family welcomes baby Lee celebration set Curtis and Theresa Vest of Virginia Beach are the proud parents of a son Justin Curtis, weighing six pounds and three ounces and 19 and a half inches long, born on Friday, Jan. 9 in Virginia Beach. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vest of Virginia Beach and Mr. and Mrs. James CoAngelo of Springfield. Great grandmother is Christine Vest of Flint Hill. The Vests have two daughters, Jamie and Casey. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were visitors on Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Sunday guests were Leon Lillard and Amy of Winchester and Allison Lillard of Manassas. Louise and Mac McCulloch were Saturday visitors of the Lillards. Mary Hickerson was a recent guest of Dan and By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Charlotte Hickerson and Jenny at Amissville. Jenny and Chucky Preegraves were Sunday visitors of Mary Hickerson. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin .Shorb invites the public. » Jimmy Lillard of Manassas was a Sunday visitor of his mother, Mabel Lillard. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. WoodviUe highlights Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper and Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill were visitors of their mother Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Mr. and Mrs. K.P. Grigsby were visitors of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Corker, Mrs. Jessie Parrish and Edie Corker of Beaverdam were Friday evening guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 -"S- * 4.-, SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Nursing Home Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Skilled Rehabilitation Service • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 (540) 364-1200 On Monday, Jan. 19 the McCormick Civil War Institute of Shenandoah University and Hardtack Tours, Inc. are proud to present an evening to commemorate the birthday of General Robert E. Lee. This celebration will be held at Dean’s Steakhouse located in Front Royal, beginning with *a social hour at 5:30 p.m., with period entertainment provided by the Civil War Brass Band. A sit down dinner, followed by a lecture given by renowned author and historian Dr. Brandon H. Beck on Robert E. Lee, will complete the evening. The announcement will be made that the Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University will now be called the McCormick Civil War Institute, in honor of Hugh D. McCormick. Mr. McCormick is a real son of a Confederate soldier. Samuel L. Riggs will announce his formation of Hardtack Tours, Inc. This touring company was created to provide a unique learning experience for the study of those tragic War Years, 1861-1865. The proceeds from this event will go to Lee’s Chapel on the Campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington. For information call 635-5078. Easy Spirit GET FIT SALE 49.99 SALE 'TRIUMPH* ATHLETIC SHOE. A long-wearing active choice. Features a soft, breathable leather upper, flexible rubber outsole and a durable toeguard. Available in white. Reg. 60.00 49.99 SALI •JOURNEY" ATHLETIC SHOE. A lightweight, flexible leather shoe with padded collar, speed laces and removable sock-lining. Available in white. Reg. 55.00. Not MiUble in d starts. uSdroVisf w. ')»m£b&s§& 39.99 SALE *MACH I* ATHliTIC SHOt. A leather lace-up style with a patented suspension system, breathable lining and padded collar. Available in white. Reg. 74.00. tab by quod older. 89.99 SJULI *RW1 * ANTI-GRAVITY SHOE. A workout style featuring the stable heel of a walking shoe and toe spring forward motion of a running shoe. White leather with navy accents. Reg. 79.00 CXhcr styles available in select stores. Peebles Grnm faliiwi. Grl him Swy D^< ■OTAl fUZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (SAOl US 3101 • HOURS MON SAT 10-S, SUN. U S lUUYSHOfTMC CBKTH • IURAY, VA • (SAOl 741-1110 • HOURS MON -FRl 10 8. SAT S-g, SUN U MTS 30 WAMWION ONTH . WARRLNTON, VA • (S40I 347-IS20 • HOURS MON SAT I0-3. SUN UA Upcoming Events King celebration scheduled Rappahannock County’s seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration will be held at The. Theatre at Washington on Gay and Jett Streets in Washington at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18. The event is sponsored by the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome. For information call 987-8339 or contact The Theatre. Movie to be shown RAAC will show the hit mega-movie, “Seven Years in Tibet” at The Theatre on Gay Street, Friday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. “Seven Years in Tibet” is an account of Austrain mountaineer and Nazi-party member Heinrich Harrer. Late in the story, which takes Harrer to Tibet in the latter stages of World War II, Mao Zedong’s troops invade the mountainous nation with unequivocal and unprovoked brutality. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 12 years $3. Advance series tickets $16 for four admissions. Band boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters meeting will be held in the Rappahannock County High School Library on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. March for Life planned Hundreds of thousands of Christians and non-Christians will be participating in the March for Life on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C. This day will mark the 25th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision which has brought about the killing of an estimated 37,000,000 U.S. citizens. St. Peter Catholic Church has arranged for bus transportation to Washington, D.C. and invites everyone to join its parishioners for the March for Life. For more information calfthe pastoral office at 675-3432. Wakefield open house Wakefield School will host an admissions open house on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. The public and especially prospective students and their parents, are invited. Wakefield is an independent day school with a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade curriculum for 290 boys and girls. The school is located one half mile north of 1-66, exit 31 at 4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. For more information call 253-5393. Cooking class to begin A former student of Mercella Hazan is teaching an Italian cooking class beginning Feb. 3 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Call 987-9142 for more information. Dance scheduled The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a dance on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the fire hall. Music will be provided by Thunder Road. Proper dress code is required. Healing Arts activities The following activities will be held at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center located in Sperryville. Yoga classes will be held Jan. 15 at 9:30 a.m. and Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. Joyful sounds choir will be held Jan. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ADHD support group will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. A herb clinic will be held Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shiatsu Winter special is also underway at Rappahannock Healing Arts. A free clinic will be held Jan. 15 for 30 minute treatments from 6 to 10 p.m., however, you must call first, Jeff Hazel 987-9054 o\ 987-7241. The special will include four treatments for only $100. Bereavement supporters to meet Hospice of the Rapidan hosts a bereavement support group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Amissville United Methodist Church on US 211. Anyone who is coping with grief due to the death of a loved one under any circumstances is welcome to attend. This is a community service of Hospice of the Rapidan, and there is no charge to attend. Call 825-4840 to confirm that the group will meet as scheduled. Ragged Mountain activity Ragged Mountain Resource Center located at Oldway Art Center in Sperryville announces the following upcoming event: Saturday, Jan. 17, Rappahannock Water Monitoring Network meeting, Rappahannock County Extension Office, 10 a m. to 12 noon. For additional information or other activities call Ragged Mountain Resource Center at 987-3366. Presentation workshop planned There will be a 4-H Presentation Workshop presented by Mrs. Joan Proctor after school on Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Rappahannock Extension Office. 4-H’ers will learn from this very motivational and entertaining instructor how to give a presentation or demonstration for competition in the 4-H program. Giving presentations or demonstrations helps young people with public speaking and gives them the self esteem to express their knowledge about a particular subject in a constructive and teaching manner. Call the office at 675-3619 the day before the workshop if you plan to attend. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 675-3619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.n»., Monday through Friday, two weeks prior to the event. Adult education classes offered Start 1998 with a New Year resolution for learning. Regional Adult Education offers classes free to the public in GED preparation; math and writing skills; and English as a second language. Classes in Rappahannock are held Monday and Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Library basement. Call $250157 to register or to obtain more information. Honor meeting set for King The Culpeper Branch of the NAACP will hold a pro- ^ gram in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, Jan. * 19 at 12 noon in the Antioch Baptist Church, 202 South West Street, Culpeper. The program will last an hour. “Everyone is invited to come pay tribute to Dr. King,” said a spokesperson. For more information call 825-3241. Food safety, sanitation course set Food safety and sanitation is on the mind of many people. Recent outbreaks of food borne illness reported in the media bring to light the importance of practicing safe food handling. Food service managers and employees have the opportunity to become certified with the National Restaurant Association through a course offered by the Virginia Department of Health and Virginia Cooperative Extension. The course will be held at the Orange Extension office, 146 Madison Road, in Orange. Classes will be held on six consecutive Mondays, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. starting Jan. 26, 1998. The cost of the six week course is $92. Registration is due Jan. 19,1998. For more information contact Christine Kastan, at the Rappahannock Extension office, 675-3619.

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Horses For Sale Please refer to category you wish to use General Classified cont. 52. Instruction 53. Lawn/Garden Equipment 54. Livestock For Sale 55. Lost 56. Miscellaneous For Sale 57. Miscellaneous Wanted 58. Musical Instruments/Equipment 59. Office Fumiture/Equipment 60. Pet Supplies/Sale/Service 61. Personals 62. Produce 63. Recreational Equipment/Health 64. Seasonal Specials 65. Services - Business 66. Services - Cleaning 67. Services - Financing/Mortgages 68. Services - Home Health Care 69. Services - Home Improvement 70. Services - Miscellaneous 71. Tributes Automotive 83. Antiques & Classics 84. Automobiles 85. Trucks 86. Campers/RV 87. Vans 88. Motorcycles 89. Parts/Accessories 250. Too Late To Classify 251. Too Late To Employ Employment 90. Employment Services 91. Help Wanted 92. Help Wanted Domestic 93. Jobs Wanted Legal Notices 100. Bids & Proposals* 101. Legal Notices 102. ABC License Real Estate Rentals/ Sales General Classified Legal Notices Employment Automotive Call 703-777-1110 and ask about our Horse & Farm, Home Improvement and Business & Professional Directories Rappahannock News Fauquier Times-Democrat Clarke Times-Courier Loudoun Times-Mirror Eastern Loudoun Times Reston Times Herndon Times Vienna Times Great Falls Times McLean Times Centreville Times Chantilly Times Fairfax Times Fairfax Station Times Burke Times Springfield Times Weekend Classified Wt Mt QoX l/vj^vfvi4 l/^/ 1-800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Rappahannock County Package The Rappahannock News Pre-payment is required for Classified Ads. Deadlines & Rates CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Appearing in the Rappahannockr County Package. Deadline is Mon.. 4^30pm Rate is $7.32, 1st 20 words, 28C each addtl word. CLASSIFIED DISPLAY is $8.72 per col. inch I. LEGALS: Appearing in Rappahannock News Rate is $6.20 per col. inch. Deadline is Friday. 5:00pm. For proof of legal before publication, deadline is Thursday. 5:00pm. BUSINESS & I'RQF. SERVICES/HOME IMPR. - DIRS , Friday. 12:00noon. Please call 540-349-9577 for rates on this section. Horse & Farm (H&F): Appearing in The Loudoun County Package. The Fauquier Times Democrat and The Clarke-Times Courier Newspapers Deadline is Monday. 1:00pm. Rate is $30.94 1st 20 words, .80C each addfl word. H&F Display rate is $40.50 pci. All classified ads (with the exception of Legal Notices, Meeting Place & Directory ads), will appear on the internet. An ad cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue After your ad is published, to make any changes/corrcctions. please call immediately. No adjustments will be made on an error that does not materially affect the value of the ad. Errors must be reported by 3:00pm Monday following the date of Publication. The TimesCommunity Newspapers will not Accept Liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or set-up. The Times-Community Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services Fill out the coupon below & Mail check/money order made payable to: Times-Community Newspapers Classifieds Department P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, Va 20178 We Accept EH I. 2.. 3.. 4, 5„ 6, 7. 8._ 9. _ 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 17, 18, Exp.Oaie:. Phoae#:_ Kune:_ Addreu:. City:_ Slate, Zip. 1 Rentals Apartments Round Hill - Country apartment part of estate, 2 acre yard surrounded by horse, mountain view, and stream. Includes large deck, fireplace, garage. Washer/Dryer. $740 00/month plus utilities and $35 00 water and sewer Leave message tor Gregory at 703-817-6583 Sperryville Area 1 bedroom,large rooms, no pets. $325.00 a month plus sewer bill. Call 540987-8789. Washington, VA. 2 bedroom, living room, kitchen, utilities, bath. References & security deposit required. No pets. $450/ month. New carpet. 540-937-3439. Chester Gap: 1 bedroom, secluded quiet area, just rennovated with washer/ Ayer. No pets. $450/ month. 540364-1616. Sperryville, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious, wall to wall, available February 15, $575 plus deposit. 540-987-8954. Washington, Va: 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on horse facility Electric heat, woodstove. washer/ dryer Stalls available. $800 540-6753228 10 Rentals Wanted Lovettsville, Lucketts, or Purcellville Areas: Young couple seeking, house, townhouse or apartment, can afford approximately $500 per month inclusive Reliable, dependable, trustworthy. (703)779-2147 Needed Immediately: Roommate $25Q/ month. Call Pam at (540)4398048 16 Real Estate For Sale Winchester: Best of both worlds, 3 bedroom country farmhouse on cul-de-sac near town, hardwood floors, spacious rooms throughout, 2 car garage/ workshop with electnc. full deck, large front porch, partially finished basement. Priced to sell, $92,000. Call Tess Klimm, Jim Barb Realty, 1-800-8168172. Real Estate 47 For Sale If By Owner Breathtaking 360 Blueridge views from Rappahannock County house, farm in Sperryvile. Bear, deer, turkey are your neighbors on 25 acres 100 yards from Shenandoah Park Easy commute Pond, large run-in shed 3 bedroom 2 bath rambler built in 1985 Open floor plan New paint, tile, carpet Woodstove Huge deck with hottub Detached 1000 square foot 2-car garage with large garden/ equipment room. Includes 2nd 5 acre building lot. Total assessed value $217 000 Looking to save commissions-? Priced to sell at $195,000 540-3642929 4Q Real Estate 10 Lots & Acreage Warren Co.: 3 acre building lot, 3 bedroom perc. Close to 1-66 $35,000 540-636-8297. A Loving Couple Wishes to adopt infant. Happy, secure home with full time Mom. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please Call Dian and Joe at 1-800-579-1860. or collect 703-830-1341. Pageant & Fair dresses, low discount prices at Sandy's Pageant' Shop, Eighth Street, Front Royaf 540-636-7717 Verona Antiques And Flea Market: antiques and collectibles. Route 11 across from fire house, now accepting dealer applications. PreIndian museum, open 9am to 5pm, Thursday thru Sunday. (540)2483532. Arts & Crafts Crafters interested in exhibiting at Art/ Craft show, Jan. 24 & 25. at Capital Expo Center. Chantilly, call 301-7912346. Sat., Jan. 17, at 4:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, in Amissville, VA We hope you had the most enjoyable holiday season! We invite you to join us for our first of many auctions of 1998: FEATURING many wonderful smalls from several antique shops - religious collectibles, glassware, porcelain, country stuff and much, much more! Also some good, usable FURNITURE: Pine factory day A chest Oak buffet w/beveled mirror; Nice desks; ar blanket duffB Rotter* Che** of drawers, Set of tourVonAtfhft <M benftyOod ehatr* Beds; Porch swings; Coffee k end tables; Conference table; Wood stoves; and much more! Coins, tools, books, file cabinets, toys Jr of course, BOX UH5 galore!!! Please call ahead m case of snow or icy mods. Now is the time to consign to our spectacular February antique auctions • just give us a call! Bill I$*ne Auctions, Inc. (540**937-4142 • 675-3729 f VA, A.F. #330 Public Auction New Merchandise Sat, Jan. 17 @ 5:00 The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 703-327-4004 New merchandise from major discount warehouse chain indudina TVs, CD Players, VCRs,“Electronics, and too much to mention. Dir.: From Chantilly, take Rt. 50 3 5 rmles W of Rt 28 (Sully Rd.) From Gilberts CornerfRt. 15 & Rt 50) 7 miles E on Rt 50 Calvin Neal VAAR - 2084 Public Auction The Mosby Center 43112 John Mosby Hwy. Chantilly, VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. Fumrturt • Antiques and Otherwise • Collectibles • Glassware • Household Hems We boy or sen compWe or partial estates Wei also buy used lumAxe and ' household items Pdof) avaiatte. Corspments Walocme Fa kto© Honrieton Cal I (703) 327-4004 E-mail mosby ©eroiscom Cafvn Neal. VAAR #2064 L W -Scoop* Magmss VAAR #1309 Dir Rom CharrWy, take Rt 50 3.5 rmles W of Rt 28 (Solly Rd.). From Gilberts Corner (Rts 15 & 50). 7 miles E on Rt 50 (Next. to Meadow's Farms Nursery). Terms: Cash. Check, MOST Debit Cards. Visa, MC, Discover Anrxxrcemerts day ol sale take precedence over prnted material. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION SUN., JAN. 18 AT 12 NOON PREVIEW SAT. 10-4 Featuring a Ig. selection of antique & desirous furniture, train collection (lot of Lionel), lot of old toys, lot of advertising items, glassware, collectibles & misc. Call for FAX or info. (540) 825-9045 Culpeper Auction Center VAF#255 12282 Sperryville Pike (Rt.522 N) Culpeper, VA 4A Business Ob Opportunities Make More Money Than you ever dreamed possible: little known secret revealed! For more information, rush $4 00 and a self addressed stamped envelope to: CDS Enterprises, 122 West 14th Street. Room 30, Department 7-14, Front Royal, Virginia 22630. 39 Farm Equip & Supplies ‘52 Ford 8N tractor. 70 hours on complete restoration. new motor. $4750. 540-937-5371. 41 Found Found - Black male Rottweiler. Lovettsville area Call 540-822-5273 44 Giveaways 10 month old female, very affectionate Pit bull Terrior. To very good home only. Call 703430-7167. 2 puppies lab/Chow mix. 1male. 1 female. 10 weeks old. shots Call 703-444-3454 Beautiful White Husky/ Shephard spayed male. 2 years, has shots. Needs lots of affection and room to run. To ?|00d home only. 703)777-6022 Free French CoshenRoosters Call 540-3498506 or 540-347-7018. Free to good home - 2 grey and white tiger stripe, male, 8 weeks old. Call 540-439-2295 Free to good home 4year old German Shepherd and 8-year old Shepherd Husky mix. Very good dogs Need room to run. Must stay together. Call 703-4443654. Scotty Pop Up Travel trailer: Needs canvas repair. Call George (540)338-3304 We have 8 puppies mixed breed tree to good home. Call 540-4391197. 56 Miscellaneous For Sale Wolff Tanning Beds. Tan at Home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units (ram $199.00 Low Monthly Payments. Free Color Catalog Call Today! 1-800-711-0158. 32 Business Opportunities $300-$500 DISTRIBUTING PHONE CARDS. No axparianca naceaaary. ' For mora information •arid a aalf-addraaaad atampad anvalopa to: Prinirlimc Cmnmiuiiratioiu P.O. Box 694355, Miami. FI. 33269-1355 4 Rentals House STONE COTTAGE FOR RENT 1 bedroom Stone Cottage near The Plains. Secluded in the woods behind Great Meadow. $750/month. Call Thomas & Talbot Real Estate. Cathy Bemach 540-687-4144 Pet Supplies Sales & Service PGppies For Sale: Red Bone mix, 7 weeks, has 1 st shots, make great pets and hunting dogs. Soft, Rea cofor, $50. (540)937-3695. Personals Christian SBF & Mom of 1: seeking friendship only. From Christian SBM 30-Something (sense of humor & card player a plus). For spiritual challenge, accountability. & possible prayer partner. Carnal Christians "need not respond Leave a voice message at (703)862-4835 Services Ow Business WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec. 1st to Feb. 15th 1998 All manufacturers ot mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS • TILLERS •TRIMMERS Call for appointment J.A. Swan Jr. A Co. 16033 Ira Holtman Lane Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt. 29 across trom Co-op Services CQ Home W Improvement EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The On*-Stop Shop lor uxnptoto Horn* Dooming Some* Ftoor Conompi' *Moa Trtonarts Nftoptr • SpCww l Uptown NVMVrnV m LWHIPPIBI RL211 Amnovill*. VA 937-5500 71 IVibutes I would like to thank relatives and friends lor their visits, calls and cards during my recent stay at Fauquier Hospital and since my return home Cecil Baldwin, Sperryville In Loving Memory Of Alvin L. Atkins who went to be with Jesus, January 9, 1985: Thirteen long years have passed. Since I saw your smiling face last. Your golden heart stopped beating, Your tender hands were at rest, I was left with a broken heart, As God takes only the best. My life goes on, that is true But not the same since I lost you. Deep ' in my heart a memory is kept Of the one I loved and can never forget. Devoted wife, Marie. In loving memory of my husband Charles Hickeraon who passed away January 14, 1997 It broke my heart to lose you, but you did not go alone. * A part of me went with you the day God Tributes Memory- Virginia Gladys Lewis: November 10, 1930- January 17, 1997. In memory of a wonderful mother, mother- in law and grandmother. We will always love and miss you. Debbie and Clifford Frye, Kevin, Gregory and Monique Lewis and Grandchildren. Ford 1990 Probe 3.0 V6 engine, 5-speed, brand . new premium tires, drive axles, alignment. Low miles, clean. Best offer (540)347-4997 after 6pm. Ford 1975 ' Maverick, Ford 1976 Grenada and Ford 1971 Torino. $4,000 Buys them all. Call: (540)675-1587. Ford 1988 Taurus white station wagon. 1 owner, excellent condition. $2200 540-187-8131. Honda 1995 Accord LX: 4 door. 5-speed, pinstrippmg. like new Call for information: (540)675-1199. Honda Accord 1995 LX: 4 door. 5-speed, pinstripping, like new. Call for information: (540)675-1199. Honda, 1987 Prelude SI. loaded. 125.000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump. great tor Highschool student $4,000 540-554-2347. Mazda 1991 Miata: 5 speed, air. power windows. cruise, cassette, CD, alloy wheels. Red. 59K miles, must see (540)338-9774 Mercury 1993 Grand Marquis LS: leather interior, fully equipped, exceptional condition and appearance, $9500. 540-341-1880 Oldamobile 1990 Delta 88, power windows/ locks, cruise, air-conditioning, am/fm cassette, silver. 90.000 miles, $3800 703-729-2379. Trucks Chevrolet 1995 Suburban, 4x4, rare Autumnwood color, loaded, leather, towing package, garaged. 66k miles, locally owned. $23,500. 540-347-3838 Ford 1984 Econoline F150 Van: Power steering, power brakes, 3 speed Work bins- great work truck! $2,000/ or best offer. Call (703)7293119. 88 Motorcycles Suzuki 1993 Katana 600. Low miles, loaded with extras. $3500 or best offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm. WANTED: MULCH GRADE HAY, MULCH GRADE STRAW, Any size or shape of bail. Call after 5pm. (610)268-8463 Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (it purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sell running cars and trucks Open Mon -Sal 9-5 • Closed Sun Located Rt 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 101 Legal Notices NOTICE QF SALE Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, made and entered on the 13th day of November, 1996, in the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager. et al against Anna Stump Kirth, and others, Chancery Cause #8530, and the partition suit brought by Henry Warner Reager, et al, against Margaret R Tanner, et al Chancery Cause #95CH-40 (said chancery causes having been consolidated). I will, on Friday, February 6, 1998, at the front door of the Court House In Washington, Virginia, at 11:00 o'clock a m on that day, offer for sale to the highest bidder, three (3) parcels of real estate, to-wit: 1. Tract #1 containing 5 Acres, together with a right of way thirty feet in width; 2. A lot containing 1.02 acres (less 0.17 acre, more or less); 3. A lot containing 1.90 acres with a 15-toot right of way and the ' ... use of a certain spring situated on the other land of Mary J. Reager. together with all improvements situated thereon and all privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, which property is situated in Wakefield District, on the west side U S Route 522 Said tracts are more particularly described by the records contained in the files of the above styled Chancery suits. Said 5-acre parcel (Tract #1) is also more particularly described by plat and survey of Larry C. Himelright. dated June 1, 1993. and filed with the Commissioner's Report in the above-referenced Chancery suit #3530. Said three parcels of real estate are tuther shown (as 5 0000 acres, 1 90 acres and 1.02 acres) on a topographical plat made by John Baumgardner. PC., dated December 17, 1995, and filed amongst the papers of the aforesaid Chancery Cause #95CH-40. Terms of sale: A bidder's deposit of $5,000 00, said deposit being due and payable on the date of sale in cash or equivalent funds with the balance of said purchase price being due and payable, in full, thirty (30) days from the date of sale. THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF AND CONFIRMATION BY THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Settlement and compliance with the terms of sale to be had and complied with within thirty(30) days of the date of sale In the event of default by the purchaser, the Court reserves the right to declare a forfeiture of the deposit, and re-advertise and re-sell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser The Special Commissioner makes no representations as to the physical characteristics or condition of any improvements located on the property Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect the property prior to the date of sale The property is to be sold subject to all covenants, restrictions, and easements of record. The Special Commissioner may sell the three parcels that are the subject of this notice separately or together, or in such combination as he deems appropriate. The lots being sold are contiguous and may be subject to appropriate boundary adjustments so as to optimize building sites. The lots in question, all of which are relatively small, otter a rare investment opportunity in Rappahannock County, For more information contact: DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER Special Commissioner Post Office Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747 (540) 675-3617 BILL PAYNE, AUCTIONEER Post Office Box 178 Amissville, Virginia 20106 VA.A.R. 914 (540)987-4142 1-14,1-21.1-28, 2-4-98 #85895 Auctions

Employment BARBER NEEDED To operate downtown Remington shop. 540-439-3259 SSAVONSS Potential $200-$2000 per month. Sell where & when you like, its not just door to door anymore Medical/ other insurance available 1-800-288-6311. Ind Rep Cash paid weekly-eam $3 for each envelope you stuff. Free details. Send S.A.E.: National Homemailers, 4409 N. 16th Street Ste. 2008, Phoenix. AZ 85016. Sales LAND SALES CAREER WATERFRONT SPECIALIST N.Y.S.E. Comp. offers unique opportunityto work ^directly for owner selling prime waterfront homesites. Leads, training provided. No cold calls. Must have a winning attitude, reliable transportation, able to work weekends. R E. License preferred but not required. Fax cover letter and resume to Sales Manager (804) 580-3002 LANDSCAPE FOREMAN Rapidly growing design/build landscape firm in No.Virginia has immediate openings for experienced landscape foremen. Drivers license required. CDL a big plus. Top salary to qualified individuals. Year round position with health benefits. American Home Landscape Catharpin, VA Call: Renae at 703-754-2222 Equal Opportunity Employer THE rnw AT LITTLE •WASHINGTON • Housekeepers • Dishwashers Full-time positions available immediately for individuals willing to be dependable, reliable and part of a winning team. Call Jan at 1-800-272-44(56. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Main & Middle Streets WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST II. #8067-02 FT in Culpeper. Coordinate programs to enhance community integration/vocational opportunities for MH consumers. BS or equivalent. $19,324.50-21,723. MEALS SITE SUPERVISOR. #8071-01 12 hrs/wk. Plan activities at senior nutrition site in Rappahannock. Human services exp. preferred. Knowledge of food service. $8.22/hr. DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST. *8070-01 FT in Orange. Provide training for adults w/ MR at day support program. Exp w/ MR population pref'd. Hiring range: $8.229.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 1/23/98, to: Human Resources, RRCSB P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 825-3100 s___eeo/aa_, CARPENTERS Wanted for concrete hi-rise construction. Excellent pay, plus benefits- health, dental, life, vision, 401K & Profit sharing. Apply in person at one of the following jobsites: 1676 International Dr., McLean , VA 12011 Sunset Hills Rd., Reston.VA 44900 Prentice Dr., Sterling, VA 2525 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Wash. DC 1320 North Veitch St., Arlington, VA 5630 Wisconsin Ave., Chevy Chase, MD 4245 North Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA EOE ^/aith G^ountain Company Well known, rapidly growing Mail Order Catalog Company has openings for full time positions with benefits. MARKETING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Want to get paid for your computer knowledge? Requirements: Computer knowledge and experience. Including Lotus 1-2-3 fit WordPerfect Strong analytical 8r organizational skills necessary Strong work history Good typing, grammar & communication skills MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATE A great job for a multi-talented person who can complete janitorial duties as well as light maintenance Hours are 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Requirements: Self motivation Dependabilit^aHd trustworthiness Previous whrk experience Valid Virginia driver's License YVE OFFER: Full benefits <\ Competitive Pay Generous Employee Discount Pleasant work environment close to home Applications will be accepted through January 7-3. 1998. Stop by our office to fill out an application at 12625 Lee Highway.. Sperryvllle or mail your resume and salary history to Judy at Faith Mountain. P-O. Box 199, Sperryvllle. Va. 227-10 or fax to 5-40-987-7288. CLEANER Once or twice per year I need a whiz of a cleaner to do 7-9 hrs. of heavy cleaning (with one other person); wiping down ceilings, walls, every surface & comer, every pile of papers. 6 sides of every book, cleaning windows inside & out. Is that you? $10.00 per hour. Write CT with full details & phone number of reference. POB 455, Sperryville, VA 22740 DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON Needed Mon-Fri, 7:30-5:00. Apply in person at: Elite Electric 15367 Brandy Rd. Culpeper, VA Driver OTR Top Miles Top Pay Leader in Miles for Five Years Running. $1,000 Sign-on bonus for experienced drivers. Cad Covenant Transport 1-800-441-4394 for experienced drivers and Owner Operator Teams call 1-800-338-6428 graduate students. Driver-Start up to $.32/mile plus bonuses with USA Truck! Latemodel, assigned conventionals with satellite communications. 10,000 mile/month average. Weekly pay. 1-800-2374642. EOE. M/F/H/V. Driver: 100% No-touch freight. Great pay/benefits. Regional or OTR. Must be 23 with CDL-A & HazMat. 6-months experience. Start immediately! O/O's welcome! Landstar/Poole 1 -800339-1644. Driver: Up to $.35/mi. to start plus up to $700/week orientation pay! Great hometime and assigned, all conventional fleet. O/Os welcome. Boyd Bros. 1800-543-8923 EOE. EXPERIENCED ADVERTISING SALES Energetic, outgoing sales person with a "can-do" attitude needed for growing Northern Virginia newspaper company. Lucrative Fairfax County territory is available for experienced sales person. Minimum two years advertising sales exper ence preferred. We offer stability, professionalism and an opportunity for advancement. For confidential interview, please fax resume to (703) 435-9754 Or call L. Schilling at (703) 478-6666. RETAIL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Full-tnm- with hrnrfits. Must huvr knuwlnlp* of roiii|»!itf*rs anil jmisstss p»o«l '*«*rfftarial ami trI«-|»hom* skills. (*n«nl rustoiurr Hrrvirr skills rn|uirnl. A^ririilttjrt* Ikh k^i oiiml h»*||ifiil. Apply in prrson: W nrreuton Farmer’s Co-op Sales Entry Level Management Opportunities Unique product, no competition. Fast growing public company with over 1.000 locations seeks skilled sales person looking for mgmt potential. Medical. 40 IK. paid vacations, bonuses, advanced commissions. CALL (800) 206-2884 Box # 3364 Drivers-OTR Advance your flatbed career with A.D.S ! Phone applications approved in two hours! $1,000 sign-on bonus and more! Call today! 1 -800-646-3438 Ext. 1015 Owner Operators welcome! Drivers...Swift Transportation. ' Experienced and inexperienced drivers wanted! Low cost CDL training available! Great pay and benefits, job stability, home often, consistent miles. 1-800347-4698 (eoe-m/f). Drivers/Owner Operators...Check out our resume'. 100K per year, 95% no touch, liberal transfer between divisions, percentage or mileage pay and more! 888-2-JOIN BT. ELECTRICIANS Helpers & Trainees Full time with benefits for residential work throughout No. Va. Call: E.L. Kellogg, Corp. 703-968-5545 HOUSEKEEPER (LIVE-IN) Flexible hours on farm in Marshall, Virginia. Leave message at (202) 338-4825 or 540-364-4180 MODELS WANTED From MD & PA & DE, between 2-19 toompete in this years 1998 Baltimore Pageants Over $20,000 in prizes and scholarships Including trips to Nationals in Las Vegas Call today 1-800367-2125 EXT 866 NURSE/MEDICAL ASSISTANT Needed for busy physicians’ office. Full time. Benefits. Fax resume to: 540-3411729 PHOTOGRAPHY Freelance photographers wanted pari time for team sports. Saturdays. $15.00/hr. MiniPros Sports Photos 540-349-8619 PRINTING Piedmont Press & Graphics is seeking experienced bindery personnel in our Warrenton plant. Cutting & Folding experience a must. Full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent positions available. Apply in person at 30 South Second St. Warrenton or call 540-3474466. V Advertising v Account Executive Award winning Northern Virginia weekly newspaper is seeking an , energetic, full-time, inside advertising account executive. Must be eager to make money and be a team player. Ability to meet strict deadlines a must Position is salary plus commission with a competitive benefits package. Great entry level opportunity to break into the field of advertising. Please mail/fax resume with cover letter and salary requirements to: RHP P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20175 Fax: (703) 689-1278 (Times V Optical KAISER PERMANENTE Vision Services Assistants Reston, Fails Church, Woodbridge, Springfield, VA We seek self motivated individuals to assist our staff in facilitating efficient, qualify, and service oriented patient care in a tam environment. To be successful, you will have a high school diploma or equivalent; two plus years’ experience supporting vision services professionals; and basic math skills. Contact lens and previous sales or health care experience preferred. Fax resume to: 301-8167425 or mail to Kaiser Permanents, Attn: KJMVSA011498, Box 6500, Rockville, MO 20849. EOE. 24 hour JOBLINE! 1-800-326-4005. http://wwv» kaiseronline.org. RECEPTIONIST/ SERVICE COORDINATOR With some computer skills, good communication skills, good people skills. 540439-3315 REPORTER Experienced reporter to handle crime beat for busy weekly newspaper. Accurate, snappy writing a must. Call Robin Earl, managing editor, Fauquier TimesDemocrat, 540-3474222 TRAINEES FT/PT Law firm & private investigation agency needs personnel. Career positions. Benefits, expenses, salary while training. Call Personnel Office: 704-559-4195 VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Licensed veterinary technician needed for progressive small animal practice. Duties include all aspects of veterinary technology. AM/PM/Alternating Saturdays. Full time & part time positions available. Salary commensurate with experience. Call: (703) 777-3313 VETERINARY TECHNICIAN Veterinary hospital looking for licensed Vet Tech or experienced assistant. 3035 hours weekly. 540-347-6611 """"TooTSteto^™ Classify Dodge 1987 600SE, a/c, cruise control, excellent condition. $2,000 00. Low mileage Call 703-443-2762 Leave message. Harley Davidson, 1994, Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Red, 14K, loaded with extras. $15,000 Call Chris or Elmer. 703-631-0004. EMT/ LPN- Home health company seeking an EMT or LPN to work part time as a Respiratory Assistant. Duties include patient assessments in the patients' home. For appointment contact Della Cameron, CRTT or Debbi Cahill, COO at Convaless. 6485 Main Street, The Plains, VA 20198 (540) 2535275 HELP! i We have a full-time position available in am WanentonAdvertising Art Oepanmeat at the Fauquier Timea-Democrat! Skills we we seeking include design talers, graphic ait basics, great organizational skills, good typing ability, and a keen eya for detail. Some knowledge of Quaifc Xpress^nd Photoshop required. Adobe Dlustnaoc aphis. Contact Dana Thompson m Loodoun Times-Mirror 703-777-1111 Slimes Obituaries Edward Cabbage Born in county Edward Russell Cubbage, 74, of Culpeper died on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Louisa Health Care. Mr. Cubbage was born Sept. 6, 1923, in Rappahannock County to the late Thomas and Maggie J. Cubbage. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Cubbage is survived by three sons Rusty Cubbage of California, Eddie Cubbage Jr. and Johnny Ray Cubbage, both of Culpeper. He is also survived by one sister Elizabeth Strother Grigsby of Castleton; one brother Owen Q. Cubbage of Culpeper and four grandchildren, Jason Bradley Cubbage, Eddie Cubbage III, Jessica Lynn Cubbage and Crystal Lynn Cubbage. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Found & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper. Eva Eaton Locust Grove resident Eva Mae Eaton, 69, of Locust Grove died Wednesday, Jan 7 at Culpeper Health Care Center. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at the Found & Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper by the Rev. John S. Farrar. Burial was in Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Mrs. Eaton was born July 13, 1928, daughter of the late John W. and Lessie Eliza Lloyd Jacobs. Surviving are her husband Martin L. Eaton; six sons William A. Bolton of Manassas, John J. Bolton and Alvin Bolton, both of Woodbridge, Larry Bolton of Union, W.Va., Lester Bolton of Lutz, Fla. and Martin L. Eaton Jr. of Amissville; five daughters Marian F. Critchley of Triangle, Margaret A. Ware of Hartwood, Sharon M. Ames of Fredericksburg, Theresa A. Jacks of Roanoke and Brenda ^1/VozcL by Randy Minter ALL AS ONE If there is a universal emotion that has the power to draw us all together into a union of humanity, it is the set of emotions that surround death. Grieving emotions put competing petty desires into perspective for the divisive forces that they are. In the face of loss, few are unable to put the needs and concerns of the griefstricken before their own. And, thus, are born the sympathies that bind us together into a collective whole. As Henry Watterson once observed. “Touches of manhood, of nature, of sorrow, of pride, of generosity and pity, which make the whole world kin, tell us specifically and with emphasis that we are all one family, and should be of one household forever.” Grief has many facets from numbness to fear, anger to sorrow, frustration to relief. Don't try to organize them; just let your feelings be. They will find their own rhythm and place in your life and will cease their buffeting in time. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we will help you in any way we can. Our spacious, peaceful surroundings make you feel at home. If you have questions about our services, call us at 347-3431. “A small sorrow distracts, a great one makes us collected. ” - Jean Paul Richter K. Lee of Front Royal. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, RO. Box 4634, Charlottesville, Va. 22905. Leroy Cook Quarry supervisor Leroy Elton Cook, 67, of Front Royal, died Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Maddox Funeral Home with Dr. R. Mark Jordon officiating. Burial will follow in the Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick. Mr. Cook was bom July 16, 1930, in Warren County, son of the late Walter Lee and Elzora Wines Cook. He retired from the Riverton Lime and Stone Corporation as a Quarry Supervisor. Surviving are his wife Doris J. Fristoe Cook; one son Stephen W. Cook and wife Debbie of Front Royal; one daughter Cynthia L. Settle and husband Curtis of Amissville and six grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters Anna Lansberry, Gertrude Darr and Audrey Read, all of Front Royal and one brother, LouEllen Cooke of Fairfax. Mr. Cook was predeceased by a brother James H. Cook. Pallbearers were nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 901, Front Royal, Va. 22630 or to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Annie Gales Culpeper resident Annie Bernice Gales of Culpeper died on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Survivors include three daughters Elizabeth C. Scott and her husband Clarence R. Scott, Lillie M. Scurlock and Annie R. Gales-Bell; three sons William M. Gales Jr., Newton H. Gales Sr. and John A. Gales; a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters Lillie M. Johnson and Irma Butler and many other relatives. Funeral services were held at Bethel Baptist Church on Sunday, Jan.^ 11 with the Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Burial was in the family section of Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Amissville. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Elizabeth Thomas Castleton resident Elizabeth Trent Thomas, 74, of Castleton recently died at her residence. She was born Aug. 3, 1923, in Johnstown, Pa. to the late Albert Trent and Eleanor B. Trent. She is survived by two daughters Nancy Thomas Wicker and her husband Charles of Johnsonville, N.Y. and Margaret Thomas and her husband Dayton Haskin of Newton, Mass. She is survived by three grandchildren, Thomas Haskin, Peter Haskin and Helen Haskin. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. See Deaths, Page, B6 Subscribe to tho $ Rappahannock Nawn fc Call 675-3338. - CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant

OBITS Form Page B5 William Jones Sr. Born in Woodville William F. “Billy” Jones Sr., 68, of Hampton died on Friday, Jan. 9. Bom in Woodville, Va., he moved to Hampton to attend Hampton Institute in 1946. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1990 after 33 years of service and several awards and citations. At the time of his death, he had been employed in Colonial Williamsburg for over 40 years. He was the son of the late W. Howard and Gertrude Jackson Jones of Woodville. He was also predeceased by a brother, Howard M. Jones of Culpeper. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Carol Tucker Jones; his children, William Foley Jones Jr. and wife Marion of Brussels, Belgium, Wayne F. Jones and Walter F. “Duke” Jones, both of Newport News and Carolita Jones Cope and husband Bill of Springfield; nine grandchildren and many other family members. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Jan. 12 at Ivy Baptist Church in Newport News by Dr. W.H. Maxwell. A private interment was held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family Life Center of Ivy Baptist Church, 50 Maple Avenue, Newport News, Va. 23607. O.H. Smith and Son Funeral Home in Newport News was in charge of the arrangements. Edith Jordan Baptist church woman Edith Frances Fletcher Jordan, 78, died Jan. 8 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Jordan was born on Nov. 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Marshall and Amanda Roberts Fletcher. She received her edn nation at Washington Graded School and graduated from George Washington Carver High School, Culpeper in May 1951. She joined the first Baptist Church at an early age and continued to keep her membership at the church. She leaves four children Lorenzo Fletcher of Woodbridge, William Jordan, Selena Jordan and James Jordan of Washington; two daughters-in-laws. Janice Jordan and Marie Jordan and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters Dorothy McCray and Amanda Minor of Washington, D.C., two brothers Wade Hampton Fletcher and Ernest Fletcher of Washington; two sister-in-laws, Mary Fletcher and Ellen Fletcher of Washington; one dear friend like a son-inlaw, Thomas Starks, Jr. of Woodville and a host of friends and other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 12 at First Baptist Church in Washington with Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant. Breakfast, lunch school menus RCES Monday, Jan. 19: Waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Jan. 22: Donut or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. ' Friday, Jan. 23: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Monday, Jan. 19: Sausage pizza, homemade brownie, choose two: buttered corn, steamed peas, chilled peaches. Tuesday, Jan. 20: Chili boat/cheese, peanut butter cookie, choose two: fresh veggies/dip, glazed carrots, fresh fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Hot dog on bun, vanilla cake, choose two: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked bean. Thursday: Jan. 22: Seafood platter, hush puppies, choose two: french fries, green beans, Coleslaw. Friday, Jan. 23: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter jelly sandwich, onion rings, chilled fruit. RCHS Monday, Jan. 19: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, onion rings, carrot and celery stick or hot dog on bun, steak’ums/cheese, onion rings and fruit. Tuesday: Jan. 20: Steak nuggets/biscuit, mashed potatoes, green bean, bavarin donut or cheeseburger on bun, parsley potatoes, fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 21: Cheeseburger on bun, parsley potatoes, chilled mixed fruit, hot cinnamon bun or tuna salad on bun, burrito/salsa, Happy day to residents Birthday wishes are extended to Joan Reid who will be celebrating a birthday on Jan. 16 and to Bertie Hackley on Jan. 18. wm By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 ; aa&jiA’.-f.iJU ../US■-.« ■ ■.- . ... There is a correction from the previous Viewtown column. One of the Big Buck Contest winners was Mr. Alan Hawkins with his 19 point buck. Thanks to Donna Sheffield for painting the Christmas signs at the Viewtown Store. Bingo will be played at the Castleton Fire Hall on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 6:45. Have a gn at week! Wild And Beautiful, Ay Rappahannock** favorite naturalist, John Trott. Page A3. potato rounds and fruit. Thursday, Jan. 22: Homemade lasagna, corn pudding, cherry cobbler, hot garlic bread or cheese pizza, potato rounds, fruit. Friday, Jan. 23: Barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, baked apples, hot biscuit, pretzels or grilled ham and cheese, bologna and cheese sub, curly fries. Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Edwin Francis Updike to Fred A. Hufnagel and wife, .3024 and 25 acres, Hampton District. $150,000. Werner Krebser to Fred W. Borden and wife, 157.6154 acres, Wakefield District. $363,740.42. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Elizabeth L. Dietel, 4.715 percent undivided interest in 141.4748 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to John Frederick Dietel, 4.715 percent interest in 141.4748 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Cynthia Dietel Krieger, 4.715 percent undivided interest in 141.4748 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Victoria Dietel-Hopps, 4.715 percent interest in 141.4748 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Linda R. Dietel and husband to Lisa Remington Dietel, 4.715 percent interest in 141.4748 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline January 23 AUTO U.S. 211 i Wil :{|] I Vi Specializing in Auto Body Repair, Paints Auto Detailing & Cleaning Quality Work Reasonable Prices (540) 987-8338 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. bet Us for All Your Building Supply bleeds 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rtl . ( ulpepor Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Stop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wa«paper • Slip Covers & Upholstery R0*id0ntial & Comnwrcial Rt 211 Amtuvillt.VA 937-5500 CATERERS ~UiIIaye Ga/erers hm hr Am Guaswn Washington, VA (540)675-3442 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, rc. . Full Senice CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540)675-2043 Wd. CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining OUL '?eu/Uo*td Scwiu. Fully Insured 16 "tfeam StfuxUH&c Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CHIROPRACTIC ($40)675-2491 Tuts.-Stil. Afrtxx'ntmfnl, CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CONSTRUCTION JENKINS FAMILY CONSTRUCTION Specializing in roofing, remodeling & additions Robert W. Jenkins, Jr. (540) 987-9526 BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A Building. Plumbing, Electrical FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privtcy Fencing AnilMe Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL ITUJIVS Pumps & Waterheaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING Class A Certified ('omplete Line Water Soft Gmrtitioners Free L-sumales on \eie Work 540-675-3249 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540) 635-7273 sKXr‘ Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN PUMP | INSTALLATION I EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BUSHHOGGING BACKHOE WORK Specialized Backlinc Service (540) 675-3901 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPEKKYVILI.E. VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sixe$ Available (540)341-7000 navvy 9{eu> year! 1998 TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION Delta Anoiinting 937-7541 TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sale* & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Mein St, Madison (540) 948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; renting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channels $19.99/mo 76 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL Sales people needed in all areas. For more info, call 1-800-641-9999 W00DST0VES W00DST0VES The largest selection in VA Sierra, Jotul, Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 WEDDING STATIONERY WEDDING STATION art feecuitihul ^ 'kJeddinq, StatiOfiesuf, vx/ Invitations^, Announcements) Sappaiunnock $inu$ (540) 675-3338 Real Estate Directory IP l*3j 5.50 ACRES near Flint Hill area. Mostly open with pond. A two-story home oners a lot of family space. Finished basement. Small barn and outbldgs. Just reduced. $185,000 8.86 WOODED ACRES in Twin Falls with a 2-story Cabin overlooking a magnificent waterfall. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and wrap deck for outside pleasure. Outstanding for weekends. $175,000 67 OPEN AND WOODED ACRES with long frontage on the Covington River. Nice ana cozy older Cottage. Views from this parcel are really great. By appt. only with agent. $325,000 TWO WOODED LOTS in Castleton. 25.9 acres, and 28.523 acres. Both lots have nice home sites. $79,500 each. 14.888 OPEN ACRES in Flint Hill with long road frontage. A great buy in a sought-after location. Start a nice little farm. $87,500 Rappahannock Really Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 540-675-3414 Qaa fit Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office SPERRYVILLE - 211 West, 3 BR, 2 BA brick home, 28x28 retail building, fruit stand, 1.2 acre lot. $160,000 MOSTLY OPEN -18.8 acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $80,000 WELL-LOCATED - Well maintained brick home on 4.3 acres. Dining area with fireplace, 3 baths, full basement, attached garage, central heat and air, 24x36 workshop. $185,000 FLINT HILL - 3 BR, 2 BA Rambler on 2 acres. Call for details. $116,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Almost heaven on this almost six acres! Breathtaking views of the FT Valley. Easy access to Route 231, yet fairly private building site. 3 bedroom perk. $64,000 buys your share of paradise! The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. m Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 Your country place: Rolling pasture, wooded mt. (w/trails) stream and small renovated Farmhouse for weekends or forever. Board fencing for paddocks, loafing shed for your horse. $275,000. Country and Convenient: Good size 3 bedroom home on 2 acres. Large living room, kitchen, and dining room. 2 baths, full basement, small bam, garden area and room for your pony. $149,000. Since 1927 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - Great terms offered on this 269 acres. Income producing orchards, 3 stocked ponds, modest 3 BR, 1.5 BA stone house, farm buildings, exceptional building sites w/panoramic Blue Ridge Mt. views. $995,000 CASTLETON - This 2 BR Cottage has been remodeled. New kitchen w/skylight, new pine floors, new roof. Beautiful stone FP, room for horses w/5 acres. $139,000 WASHINGTON - Great one level living in this 3 BR, 2 BA cedar home w/carport. FP w/stove insert, eat-in kitchen, utility/mud room w/washer & dryer. 5 acres. $134,500 WASHINGTON - Owner financing available on this 25 wooded acres. Offers building site w/excellent mountain & pastoral views. Deeded pond access. $73,000 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 sss= Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 IN THE MIDST OF A 2 ACRE MEADOW you’ll find this brick 4 bedroom home with 4 baths, and a family room with a fireplace. 2-bay shed is pertect tor a pony and/or a tractor. Surround yourself with Rappahannock views for only $245,000. Call Exclusive Agent, C.E. “Skippy” Giles. H: (540) 675-3637,0: (540) 635 9808,0:1-800-292-3548. “Looking For That Special Place To Call Your Own Or Want To Sell Your Place, Give Me A Call” “Leading The Way In Services” Specializing in “Rappahannock and Warren Counties” I.-fil . ii" * --• >. $ S. ROYAL A RONT ROYALS VA 2 cgiles@realtor.com