Rappahannock News, January 21, 1998

zzMmm % ?r‘ ^ Town may get its own website By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Council took its first serious steps into cyberspace last Wednesday night, Jan. 14, by voting Unanimously to commit money to the exploration and development of a Washington, Va., website on the Internet. 1 Council member Ray Gooch solicited help from fellow member Charles Tompkins to get the site underway. Initially, Tompkins envisions the website as “being a pretty simple affair” with town maps and references to local landmarks, and hyperlinks to all the other businesses or tourist attractions in town that already have their own websites. Treasurer Louise Van Dort registered the town’s name several montSs ago to ensure that it could be used when new phone lines are installed. The planned website’s URL will be www.town.washington.va.us. Gooch also heads the town’s 'Visitors’ Center Committee. He sees the proposed center and the website as key features of the council’s continuing efforts to promote tourism. So far, says Gooch, it is a “committee of one,” but he hopes that other people in the community will volunteer to participate. Last month’s town council coverage in the Rappahannock News asked residents to contact Kaye Kohler with suggestions for the Visitors’ Center. “There were some responses that we want to consider,” said Gooch. Mayor Stewart Willis “followed up on a telephone call from Marc Malik, a county resident retired from the park service. There is a program or possible financial assistance to communities in See COUNCIL, Page A2 Snow capped splendor ■WCWPrWtfJP .HI. Ki.il..Nil..... A view of the landscape from Harris Y Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaVaJtey Hollow Road with the snow-capped Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. Sign ordinance amendments approved By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer As a result of a public hearing held Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Washingon Town Council adopted amendments to several town ordinances pertaining to commercial, service and directional signs within town boundaries. The amendments, proposed by County Zoning Administrator John McCarthy and members of the Town Planning Commission, clarified definitions of what constitutes a sign and increased the maximum square footage authorized. In addition, at the request of council member Ray Gooch, the council voted to incorporate federal protocol policy relating to official display of the U.S. flag into the town’s ordinances. Discussion of the specific changes to the ordinances focused on how big the signs could be, how many signs were permitted on each building, and whether or not certain signs were exempt from Architectural Review Board approval. The use of daily signs and sandwich boards was another hot topic. Nearly two dozen business owners and town residents attended the hearing. Planning commission members Diane Bruce and Peter Kramer supported a conserva tive stance, citing aesthetics and restrictions on pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Council members were sharply divided on the issues. Gooch proposed that additional emphasis should be placed on the appropriateness of certain styles of signs in the historic district. He favored tabling the amendments until the council could consider See HEARING, Page A6 Old Rag Bulletins On Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors meeting, Mickey Martin of Global Election Systems, will demonstrate the proposed voting machines which use paper ballots. “Jazz With a Twist” will take place at The Theatre at Washington, Va. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 8 p.m (not Jan. 25). For information call 675-1253. Happenings This Week • Jan. 22, at 10 a.m. the Rappahannock Library Board meets at the library. • Jan. 23, at 8:30 a.m. the Rappahannock School Board will hold a strategic planning subcommittee meeting at the school board office to evaluate short- and long-term expansion needs for the county’s schools. * • Jan. 28, the deadline to register for adult education classes for the Spring 1998 session. Call Jeanie Dwyer at 987-8773 for information. Rappahannock Nc*» P O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-333* (540) 675-30** (fan) Farmers’ co-op proposed By Galen C. McBride Rappahannock News Staff Writer Developer Jim Epstein met with area farmers at the Washington Fire Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to discuss his vision of a new farming cooperative and agricultural center at Clevenger’s Comer, a proposed neotraditional village at the intersection of U.S. 229 and U.S. 211 in Culpeper. More than a dozen traditional or organic farmers from Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties attended, along with marketing specialists from the American Farmland Trust and the Virginia Department of Agriculture. As part of his developmental plan and concern for the region, Epstein “felt that it was important that we look at agriculture to provide economic opportunities for those involved in agriculture and agricultural business.” He suggested that an agricultural cooperative could be a “linchpin” for the new community, attracting and supporting related businesses, such as Virginia cuisine restaurants, Virginia handicraft shops, a farmers market, or outlets for local wines. Jimmy Daukas, American Farmland Trust’s vice president for See PROPOSAL, Page A6 SOL testing discussed by board By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer - The Rappahannock County School Board met on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Rappahannock Elementary School auditorium to discuss curriculum changes due to testing requirements for the Standards of Learning and other issues before the board. Dr. David Gangel, superintendent of schools, presented a lengthy explanation of the SOL testing which will take place this spring. Children in third grade will be given multiple choice tests in math, science, English, history and social studies as well as a writing sub-test. Fifth grade will also take a computer/technology test and be asked to give a direct writing sample. Eighth grade tests will include the subjects covered in the fifth grade test and a written response to a,writing prompt. High school students will Jiave to take end-of-the-course tests ip earth science, biology, chemistry, world his tory and geography, U.S. history; algebra I and II and geometry. Eleventh grade English tests will be given in reading, literature, research and writing with a response writing prompt. A grade of 70 percent will be required to advance to the next grade and will be mandatory for graduation, starting with the ninth graders in the year 2000 who will be graduating in the year 2004. It is up to the local schools to identify and work with students to prepare them for the test, especially students who do not test well, said James Finley of the Virginia Department of Education. Gangel said that, the current eighth* grade class will l>e required to take two additional and more challenging math courses than are now required., for a diploma. Two courses of either algebra I, II or geometry will be required as well as two courses in dee BOARD, Page A6 mmm Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley FUNDRAISER PLANNED: A fire early in the morning of Jan. 1 destroyed much of the inside of Howard and Julie Coon’s home in Castleton. Rebuilding is underway thanks to the support and help of many in the county. A fundraiser to help the Coons will be held this Friday at Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville at 8 p.m. Community helping couple rebuild home By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer On Jan. 1 Howard Coon left his home in Castleton early for work. By the time he reached work, an hour later, an urgent phone message awaited him. His wife, Julie, told him their home was on fire and to come back immediately. Julie Coon awoke to a house full of smoke. She managed to get downstairs, call 911 and get herself and the animals outside. When Howard Coon arrived home the fire was out. Many local volunteer firefighters were cleaning up and checking his home to malte sure the fire stayed ouH Apparently a cat had lrnnrk^ over a dish with a lighted die in it and that started tb« fire. Coon had lit the candle asa^ ceremonial remembrance ofmm brother’s death a year ago. “'ghe fire department responded so quickly," he said. “They saved the house.” The fire was fully engaged when the fire companies arrived. The home had burned fipsm the inside out. Most of the foof was gone and the rooms inside were severely damaged Ses BENEFIT, Page Ad

District Court Docket — i. The heard in y^&Moappahanrroc* v General/Olstrict Court onr" Tuesday,.•^'an.^ andnot^r^viously ^feportld ' ’iir , ,the Rappahannock Newst^ .$• Carfite Mv fyfcGlotfetin, 68/55, $39/40. ..s* !enhall,,, Walter P. 70/55, $45/30. Patricia ^Jdarie Moore, 74/55, $57/40; 4 8? ' Sang Ibk Pak, 74/55, continued to Feb. 12. Marisa Firmani Pappas, 70/55, driver improvement class April 21, $30 cost. Albert Bryant Payne Jr., defective speedometer, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. Joseph Perry Pearson, 71/55, defective equipment, $30/30. Eric Pereira, reckless driv ing 80/55, $125/30. Timothy Edward Perry Jr., 74/55, $57/30, seat belt violation, $25. Gregory Robert Pivamik: DUI, nolle prosecute; driving on -a suspended/revoked license, *$100/56, six months in jail, suspended, driver’s license suspended for three years; reckless driving/accident, $50/2; no insurance, $100/2; no driver’s license, nolle prosecute; no registration, nolle prosecute. Ronald Jesse Rodriguez, 74/55, $57/30. Randolph Thomas Ruth, no valid driver’s license, $35/2. John Wayne Scott Jr., defective equipment, $30/40. David Arlen Smithhart, 74/55, driver improvement class April 21, $30 cost. James Russell Stilwell, Dates for drawing class changed Award winning portrait artist, illustrator and Rappahannock resident Ned Bittinger will conduct a 12week figure drawing class at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio in Slate Mills (an affiliate of the Art League School of Alexandria) on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The w^nter/spring session will run from Jan. 28 through April 15, this is a change from the original date a week earlier. In addition to figure drawing the winter session will include three classes devoted to portrait 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 including: 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 Carol Vogel at 547-4385. Pet of the week This 5-year-old male beagle is tri-colored and was found on Route 620 in Woodville. The shelter has many other pets for adoption: Charlie, a 3month-old male Collie-mix puppy with all shots and very playful; Justin, a 2month-old brown and black male terrier-mix puppy; Dustin, a 2-month-old cream colored male collieterrier puppy; Lassie, a 3to 4-month-old female collie-mix puppy with all shots. The shelter is located near the county landfill in Amissville. | i The Best Seat in the House.. I!/ 1 || f^eseri/eyours nou/f I hi 141 S. Loudoun St. Mall • Old Town Winchester • Mon.-Sat., 9:30 - 4:30 ] 940-662-4072 I3MWZ Original pit Cowboy Cut jeans ONLY *20®“ Sale ends Jan. 31, 1998 Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Xappahannoch Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name Address City__State_Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Nevus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 OtdAddvcMK This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS NewAddrcw The Rappahannock A/ro* (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. 70/55, $45/30. Tiffany Elizabeth Suarez, 74/55, $57/30, seat belt violation. Mustafa Murat Tan, 70/55, dismissed, $30 cost, no registration in possession, complied with law. John Frances Trevethan, 74/55, $45/30. James Curtis Vest, 70/55, $45/30. Lynne Jennifer Vonsteinner, defective speedometer, $30/30. Shannon E. Walton, defective speedometer, $35/40. Roan Schilling Webb, 71/55, $48/30. Erhard Phillip Wingert, no child restraint, $50. Walter Calley Pittman, 71/55, $48/30. James K. Stewart, DUI, continued to Feb. 17. Ronald Albert League, obscene/threatening language, $159. Daniel Parker Mason, violate order of court. Prudence Mathews (bondsman), forfit bond, continued to March 17. Warden Charles Darnell, illegal dumping, $200/50. Lewis Alexander French, possession of marijuana, continued to Jan. 12, 1999. Laurence Jay Gottlieb, DUI, refusal, continued to Feb. 3. Mary Lee Granville-Smith, DUI, Feb. 3. Wayne Preston Mills Jr., DUI, $500/300 suspended, $50 cost, 60 days in jail/suspended, ASAP. Jeffrey Alan Waite, DUI, continued to Aug. 4. Kevin Charles Boyle, 78/55, $69/30. Daniel Francis Burkhardt, no inspection, $35/40. Debra Ann Saltz, pass on double solid line, $30/30. Eugene S. Smith, 56/35, $63/40. The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Jan. 13, and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: James William Herendeen, 70/55, $45/30. Stanley Urban, 76/55, $63/30. Herbert David Alger Jr., 67/55, $36/30, seat belt violation, $25. Michael Edward Barb, 69/55, $42/30. David Gerwie Bodkin, 69/55, $42/30. Georde Frederick Brudin Jr., 65/55, $30/30. Eric Alan Bryan, 74/55, $60/30. * Dale Milton Cheney, 68/55, $39/30. David Rogers Clarke, 67/55, $36/40. Lisa Cran-Sehreiber, 74/55, $57/30. James Hamilton Cross, drinking while driving, $35/30, habitual offender, continued to March 9. Paul Russell Dodson, radar detector, continued to Feb. 10. James Robert Dulle, 68/55, $39/40, no registration in possession, $10/2. Robert Douglas Exline, disregard stop sign, $30/30, seat belt violation, $25. Garth Harvie Foster, seat belt violation, $25. Mary Elizabeth Foto. reckless driving, 79/55, $100/30. Arthur Lee Gallahan, insufficient tire tread, $35/40, no inspection, $35/2, seat belt violation, $25. Harvey Sandy Galler Jr., DIP, $25/30, curse and abuse officer, $500/2, no seat belt, $25. Stephen Raymond Garstang, 74/55, $57/30. Joseph Gonzales, 71/55, $48/30. Tonya Lynn Good, 67/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to April 21, $30 cost. Kirk Matthew Green, 69/55, $42/30. Steven David Grimsley, fail to dipslay two plates, $35/40, seat belt violation, $25. Cathy Rice Hankins, insufficient tire tread, $25 suspended, $30 cost. Merrick Lindsay Hoben, reckless driving, 79/55, $100/30, expired inspection, $25/40. Edward B. Hontz, 66/55, $30/30. Ray Edward Hundley, effective equipment, $35/40, seat belt violation, $25. Keun Im, 66/55, $33/30. William Andrew Kenney, 66/55, sent to driver’s improvement class, continued to April 21, $30 cost. William Joseph Kimble, defective equipment, $35/40, no registration in possession, $12/2, seat belt violation, $25. Jonathon Alexander Kukor, 67/55, $36/40, expired registration, $25/2. Craig D. Lenger, 65/55, $30/30, no registration in possession, $25/2. Christina Marie Lewis, 72/55, $51/40. Robert Hogan McDermott, failure to yield right of way/accident, $35/30. Kathy Jean McNitt, expired registration, $25/30, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Jan. 12: 7:56 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Jan. 14: 12:30 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 522, Boston, Chester Gap VFD and Sperryville VRS. Jan. 16: 7:12 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Jan. 17: 12:20 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 11:02 p.m., sickcall, Route 1001, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Jan. 18: 6:16 a.m., sickcall, Route 607, Woodville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 1:48 p.m., abdominal pain, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 4:55 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 9:01 p.m., chest pains, Route 623, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office during the past week: r Jan. 12: open door/window, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; funeral escort, Route 626/ U.S. 211, Washington; stray cat or dog Route 729, Flint Hill, Route 611, Amissville; dog in cattle/sheep/poultry, Route 642, Viewtown; info-gen, U.S. 522, Huntly; citizen requested assistance, Route 614, Washington; info-gen, Route 621, Woodville; sexual assault freetext, Route 636,. Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville. Jan. 13: stray cat or dog, Route 681, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, Route 623, Jeffersonton; extra patrol, Route 231, Sperryville; walk through, Route 635, Huntly; info-gen, Tbwn of Washington; fish and game violations, U.S. 211, Amissville; extra patrol, Route 231, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Sperryville; extra patrol, U.S. 211, Washington. Jan. 14: info-gen, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 622, Castleton; walk through, U.S. 211, Amissville; info-gen, Route 622, Woodville; public service, Route 622, Castleton. Jan. 15: family fights, Route 626, Castleton; stray cat or dog, U.S. 211, Sperryville; emergency message, Culpeper Hospital; telephone harassment, Route 640, Viewtown; info-gen, Route 621, Woodville. Jan. 16: lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray cat or dog, Route 729, Flint Hill; residence, Route 616, Castleton; info-gen, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, Route 628, Flint Hill. Jan. 17: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 231, Sperryville, U.S. 522, Sperryville; assist Culpeper Co., Route 730, Culpeper County; info-gen, Route 231, Sperryville; extra patrol, U.S. 211, Amissville; funeral escort, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; business, U.S. 211, Washington; funeral escort, Route 642, Amissville; info-gen, Amissville, Route 621, Woodville; public service, Route 1003, Sperryville; DUIalcohol, U.S. 2ll, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 628, Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 1001, Sperryville. Jan. 18: info-gen, Route 622, Washington; damage property-private, Route 638, Flint Hill. Council From Page A1 close proximity to national parks who want to establish some sort of interpretive center or a visitor welcome center.” Willis wrote letters to the Shenandoah National Park Service to get information on the program. Gooch also reported that he met with the Executive Board of the Washington Business Council to find out what avenues would benefit them. He plans to present some of their ideas at the next council meeting. In the meantime, he said, the business council suggested building an all-weather facility in a central town location to house a bulletin board, brochure racks, and advertiseF" - . ments for activities available in the county, such as horseback riding and hiking. This would be an interim measure until more funding becomes available under an anticipated cooperative town-county effort. The council already appropriated $4,000 for a Visitors’ Center earlier this fiscal year. Part of the money will be used to fund the website development and long term maintenance of the webpages. “We would like to get something started this spring,” explained Gooch. “It’s not just that we want to spend the four thousand dollars, but that we want to put it to good use, and hopefully the council, and future councils in future budget years, might get additional support.” In routine business before the council, Treasurer Van Dort reported total consolidated assets of more than $225,000, CrossL ink Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net with $3,100 still owed to Washington Water Works. Over a million gallons were billed during December. The council also approved payment of administrative bills, including utilities and advertising. The council discussed water utilization and improvements to the town water supply system. Willis reported that Roger Cronin, of the Richmond engineering firm Greeley and Hansen, continues to research the problems. Cronin estimated that the cost of adding a new reservoir would be approximately the same, regardless of whether it is installed next to the current reservoir, or a pressurized system is installed at the bottom of the hill at the old well No. 2 site. Building on the hill would be more expensive initially, but there are also costs associated with pumping facilities and a generator in the lower line option. According to Willis, Cronin is also “going to look into alarm systems and look at better ways to regulate the height of the water level in the reservoir system.” Willis updated the group on Milton Herd’s survey and the status of the town steering committee. Over half of the survey forms have been returned. According to Herd, this is an excellent response level for a random survey. He plans to start tabulating the data within the next week or two. When that is complete, he will contact the council to set up further meetings. In new business, the council unanimously approved the appointment of Tanya Richey to the Architectural Review Board. The public hearing held in conjunction with the town council meeting resulted in approval of the Planning Commission’s proposed changes to the town Zoning Ordinance. The council made two modifications to the draft changes, adding inclusion of a federal protocol statement concerning display of the U.S. flag and adding service and directional signs to those requiring ARB review. Rev. Jennings Hobson spoke on behalf of the Washington Fire Department, Co. 3. He thanked the council for their approval of extra funding for the fire department for an onboard computer in the ambulance. The computer is now on operational and the rescue squad is working to define the geographic limits of the cell telephone. In the fall, in coordination with the state grant program cycle, the fire department intends to compile an emergency medical databank on the residents of the community. This databank would be accessed through the new computer, providing vital information to rescue personnel on the scene. “I was also asked to express some dismay over the statement that we botched a training exercise,” he continued. “I did some research on my own and (concluded) that any reasonable mishandling of the fire hydrants would not cause the water problem (reported by Treasurer Van Dort last month). Training exercises are important, not just for the fire department, they are important to the town, and as a town resident I think we should encourage training exercises. Certainly there are differences of opinion about the handling of hydrants, and I do believe that all the people involved basically know what they are doing. We all work to serve this community. We shouldn’t be working at odds.” Rev. Hobson also said that he will be attending future meetings as a representative of the fire department to “let you all know what is going on, not just when we are asking you for more money, so when we do ask for money, it is in a context that you know what is going on.” A light-hearted public forum ended the council meeting. Rev. Hobson responded to questions from Diane Bruce concerning the vehicles owned and operated by the fire department. The next meeting of the town council is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall.

Headwaters awarded state grant Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, announces that it has been awarded a grant by the Virginia Commission for the Arts. The grant will fund a school-wide project at Rappahannock County High School entitled “The Many Faces of Poetry.” County resident Sharon Wyrrick will serve as artistic director for the project, under the sponsorship of Headwaters, with support from the Rappahannock School System and the Curriculum Enrichment Committee. Events that take place in the community will also have assistance from Ki Theatre, the Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community and other community members. Competition for Virginia Commission for the Arts grants was intense this year and few were fully funded. Headwaters was gratified to receive a fully funded grant. The project will explore poetry as an expressive medium of storytelling. “The Many Faces of Poetry” has a prime objective to explode the stereotypical views about what poetry is, who can create it, and who can enjoy it. Diverse individuals from the community and the region who love poetry and write poetry will offer workshops and readings that create innovative ways for the students to interact with poetry. Programs will be structured to appeal to a broad range of students, including students who may usually think of themselves as uninterested in poetry. “The Many Faces of Poetry” also hopes to develop a community-wide focus, awareness and enthusiasm for the art of poetry. As a former artist-in-residence at RCHS and a nationally known multi-discipline artist in theatre, dance and visual arts, Wyrrick brings a wealth of experience to this project. “The time is ripe for this kind of project at the high school,” she offers, “and through the joint efforts of artists working in the schools, teachers, administration and community groups and organizations there is now an exciting momentum amongst the students to explore arts mediums that are new to them. The enthusiasm and achievements of such efforts as Cindy Cumins’ Creative Writing classes and their annual coffee house as well as The Corinthian, the RCHS ere ative writing anthology under the direction of Laurel Van Horn, have set the scene for this school and communitywide focus on the art of poetry-” “The Many Faces of Poetry” got off to an appropriate start on Jan. 13 with a poetry reading and workshop during resource block at the high school conducted by RCHS graduate Laura Shadier. Now a student at Bard College in New York, Shadier was already focused on being a writer when she attended RCHS, where she was editor of the school newspaper. She has recently had her poetry published in the journal, Fireweed. On Jan. 13, she shared her own poetry as well as that of poets that have been inspirational to her, including her college mentors. On Jan. 16, Shadier conducted a follow-up session, with the students reading poems of their own and of other poets. The discussion centered on the interpretation of the poems that the students shared. The poetry project will continue through the end of May, with most events scheduled during resource block at the high school, thus allowing all interested students to partici pate. A group of RCHS teachers will give a reading for their original and favorite poems on Jan. 28, and Rappahannock resident, Paul Reisler, will lead workshops on the poetry of songwriting on Feb. 2, 4 and 6. Wyrrick will lead workshops on combining poetry with other disciplines such as movement, music or visuals. There will also be an additional special focus on the use of technology in the creation of “visual poems,” where drawings, paintings and photographs inspired by student writings are joined with the writings through the use of the computer. Some events will be open to the general public and it is hoped that invited poets will be able to give community readings. A definitive schedule and further details will be published at a later date. In late April, a “Poetry Circus” will be held at Ki Theatre. This will be an opportunity for the students to bring their work into the community, and for community members to interact with them. For example, students may accompany a community member’s poetry with music, movement or visuals that are inspired from the poetry. According to Wyrrick, “I m Photo Courtesy of Headwaters POETRY LESSON: Sharon Wyrrick, left, and Laura Shadier read Shadler’s poem at a poetry session held at RCHS. chose the title, Poetry Circus, because it allows us to use poetry, which is the drt of rhythmical composition, with the idea of a circus, which is a large public entertainment featuring pageantry, performances of skill and daring, as well as the antics of clowns, or should we say, poetry clowns.” Headwaters would like to invite all community members with an interest in poetry to become involved with “The Many Faces of Poetry.” If you would like to participate or would like further information about the project, contact the Headwaters office at 675-1819 or Wyrrick at 987-9446. The Cardinal: Part 2, the survivor At sunrise on a gray winter morning, a male Cardinal perched on the fence below my study window. First light on the bird made the read feathers glow as if lit from within. I had been looking out the window, waiting for the right words to come; I was writing this column. What is it about red? The color announces a stop, proclaims danger, brightens the Christmas season, with an “X” tells us we have made a mistake, and announces one of the most beautiful birds in Virginia. Curious business. The twitchy, angular red bird on the fence reminded me that this bird is a survivor; the Cardinal has taken advantage of the drastic changes man has made to the natural world and is much more common today that it was 300 years ago when Europeans first arrived on this continent. I cannot summon up a mental picture of the immense forests «my ancestors saw when they arrived. A forest of great trees stretched from the Atlantic to the Mississippi River. An early writer claimed that a squirrel could jump from tree to tree and never touch ground on a trip west from the ocean to the mighty river. Only fragments of that forest remain. When the first Europeans arrived, tangles of vines and dense shrubs were found only All Things Wild And I Beautiful John Trott along rivers and streams. There the sunlight penetrated. It was only in those tangles that Cardinals were found. A thicket was and still is their preferred habitat for courting, nesting and finding food. The brightness of Cardinals did not illuminate the ancient forest of oaks, maples, and hickories. In the struggle to clear the land to let in the light for crops, Europeans made themselves Americans. Shrubs and vines grew up around log cabins and in the clearings. There Cardinals established themselves and declared territories through rich and penetrating songs. Today, the Virginia Redbird thrives among the ornamentals we plant around houses and businesses. The red cedar, so much a party of the Virginia countryside, does not succeed in dense shade; light in required for Juniperus virginiana to march across fields and define hedgerows of catbriar, honeysuckle and multiflora rose. In these tangles Cardinals build their nests and raise their Blue Moon Cafe Lee Highway next to Mountainside Market _ -K 987-3162 ^ Look What's Happening at the Blue Moon Cafe ★ New menu with more vegetarian foods and ever-changing entrees ★ Smoke-free dining room ★ Open mike on Tuesday nights ★ Live music on Saturday nights Front Royal Bookkeeping and Tax Service has moved to 470 S. Commerce Ave. Suite D in the Front Royal Business Park REFUND ANTICIPATION LOANS AND BONUS CHECKS KtfUHD ANTICIPATION 1PAN 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 young. The song is heard from February to August; heard from both the lovely, browntoned, red-tinted female and the brilliant male. Both sexes of Cardinalis cardinalis sing, often in a duet. Until the end of the 19th century the Cardinal was known as the Southern Redbird, and announced spring only in the southeastern states. In our century, now ending, Cardinals, along with Mockingbirds, Carolina Wrens, Tufted Titmouses and Red-bellied Woodpeackers extended their ranges into the middle Atlantic and New England states. Today, though rare, the Cardinal is seen in southern Canada. The reasons for this movement north of southern birds are unknown and obscure. There are many theories: a warming trend, and more birds surviving northern winters because of the prevalence of bird feeders. Like other ecological changes, I suspect the reason the Cardinal now occurs in the northern states is a result of a complex, interrelated set of circumstances. I also think that the slow movement north of three introduced plants had an effect. These troublesome aliens — Japanese honeysuckle, multiflora rose and Oriental bittersweet — provide food through their berries and shelter in their denseness. Their tangles supply safe nesting sites. The Cardinal and the Mockingbird planted the seeds of these Old World plants by their droppings after the nutrients had been extracted. It was an accidental cooperative effort between the birds and tangling vines. So, for once, perhaps man has done the right thing. The effort of the settler was unconscious and unplanned as far as the Cardinal was concerned. Those hard-working men and women just wanted sunlight for their crops. Yet, settlers did let in the light. Cardinals followed, sang their songs, and built nests. 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Eappafjanttocfe J&etog 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 1960, $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 ft Our View Helping hand Efforts to rebuild home for couple underway, fundraiser planned Howard and Julie Coon, of Castleton, recently suffered the loss of many personal items and family heirlooms in addition to part of their home as a result of a fire. The Coons did not have insurance, but thanks to the help of many friends and neighbors in the county, have been able to put a new roof and partially rebuild their home. It has truly been a community effort and one that they have said is immensely appreciated. The effort to help the Coons is still underway and gathering momentum. This Friday a fundraiser will be held at Blue Moon Cafe beginning at 8 p.m. It is a chance to have fun, listen to great music and help a neighbor. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The recent abundance of rainfall has made the county’s feathered residents happy as these two ducks in a pond off U.S. 211 demonstrated last week. Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 18, 1968 The deadline for the 21st Annual Wildlife Essay Contest has been extended to Jan. 31 because school closings due to inclement weather prevented many schools from meeting the original Jan. 13 closing date, according to contest coordinator S.O. Newman. The task of finding teachers to staff classrooms was “more difficult” this year than last for 34 percent of Virginia’s localities, and superintendents in an additional 10 percent said that their teacher recruitment was “much more difficult.” January 31 is the deadline for purchasing 1968 dog tags in Rappahannock Letters County. Tags are available at the office of Robert L. Brown, treasurer, Washington, Va. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 18, 1973 Mrs. Annie Cooke, 1972 Christmas Seal Campaign chairman for Rappahannock County announced today that the Christmas Seal Campaign for the Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association of Northern Virginia is $8,000 behind this date one year ago. A total of $757.27 has been received from Rappahannock County. Dr. John M. “Mort” Hughes of Richmond retired from his dental practice Dec. 31 after a career which spanned 64 years. He is 90-years-old and had maintained a steady pace until his retirement. Dr. Hughes was a native of Rappahannock County and was reared in the Laurel Mills and Amissville areas. P 10 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 20, 1988 Julie Burke-Myers has been named to the dean’s list at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, where she is a senior majoring in theatre arts. Sixteen Wakefield 7th graders, a record number for the school, have qualified to participate in this year’s John Hopkins Talent Search Program, a nationwide effort to identify those early students who are specially gifted in mathematical and verbal skills. Are we powerless? I feel powerless against the massive destructive force held by the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors. I walk the tree-lined lanes of the county and wonder what meetings have taken place to lead to such a position as that on Yancey Road (Route 621). I sit amazed at the power of commercial interests and “politics.” I ultimately realize that their willingness to ignore the pleas of the people and push forward a “road destruction plan" is a horrible mistake. 1 realize I am not powerless but must wait to vote. I was astonished that the supervisors could sit and listen to the requests of organized citizens groups only to state that “we better move fast on the road construction on Route 621 while the budget is still in-place.” I could not believe that I once sat and listened to the supervisors resist spending on a critical school roofing project, and seconds later push an expensive project that will destroy a beautiful county asset in the name of development that most residents detest! It is clear that their decision to move forward on Yancey Road is not supported. It stinks. Over 100 people have signed a petition to have them reconsider the issue. The petitioners firmly believe that we don’t need a wjder and paved Yancey Road, especially if it will destroy the over 158 maples and sycamores that are God’s glory and natural beauty. It is trees like these that attract may visitors year round, especially in the autumn — visitors and guests that love the rural character of our county and that spend money critical to our local economy. I think of guests I’ve entertained that loved the area so much for its natural beauty that they chose to move their business to the area or host a wedding with loving family and friends. The petitioners, as do I, firmly believe that we need treelined lanes and benefit greatly from their existence. We should work to enhance such natural resources, not destroy them! The supervisors never even put the issue on the agenda. Their real action was one of inaction. They did nothing to lift our spirits and grace our souls. They told us nothing of the real story. They resisted any responsibility for their willingness to ignore the protests. Maybe that is their job. But, at a minimum, wouldn’t it be nice to hear the supervisors openly state their perspective such as: “we know you value the beauty of this country lane. Your children grew up here. You take solice in the existence of such a peaceful lane. We love it too. But is must go. We need 18wheelers to haul our agricultural exports. We need paved roads to facilitate more house building. We need to support large corporate landowners of this county. We need to spend the highway funds or we lose them. Someone 15 years ago saw the importance of these decisions and we agree with them. However, we do have some sense. We will at least recommend to VDOT a tree replanting scheme that will ensure that the lovely tree-lined lane we are working hard to destroy will regrow so that our future neighbors and their grandchildren can enjoy them. Or maybe we can even figure out a way to preserve Yancey Road as a local access road, by simply paving inplace with no widening, and placing the highway throughfare somewhere less contentious.” At least this seems closer to truth and the truth is what we should expect and demand from a board of elected officials with such godlike power. Jeff King Woodville A job very well done / I wish to commend publicly Major Richard MacWelch, Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, for the outstanding police work he performed in engineering the return of Christmas tree drilling and bailing equipment which was stolen from Quail Call Farm, Amissville, in November 1996. The owners of the equipment who moved to San Diego because of health and family reasons, authorized me to seek return of the equipment which was taken by a former part-time employee who is a resident of Woodbridge. I wrote to Sheriff Gary Settle for help. Major MacWelch was assigned to investigate the theft and met with my wife and me to discuss details. We were immediately impressed by his professional attitude and his commitment to serving justice. Understandably, with none of the persons involved being residents of Rappahannock County and with the value of the equipment being only a > few hundred dollars, this case could have been given a very low priority. However, I do not believe these were ever factors and Major MacWelch gave' this case his fullest attention. The residents of Rappahannock County should feel much more secure in knowing that they have a very capable, dedicated and hard-working officer in Major Richard MacWelch. Dr. Floyd N. Keim Emmaus, Pa. Dismayed over road debate I’ve followed with growing dismay the debate in the Rappahannock News regarding the paving of the county’s secondary roads. For the most part, or so it seems to me, the two sides are talking past each other, neither dealing with their opponents principal arguments. There is one exception to this dreary dispute: safety. Those in favor argue that paving increases safety; those opposed reply that (1) ,safety is reduced, and (2) VQQX'has data which confirms a reduction in safety but refuses to release them. Neither side, to my knowledge, has produced any worthwhile evidence in support of its opinion-based position. Whether paving increases, reduces or has no effect on safety are empirical questions. That is, they can be answered by properly conducted research. In an ideal world the county would hire an appropriately skilled independent contractor who would conduct a study of our roads in which an array of relevant variables would be controlled. To do so would cost a bundle, probably necessitate the collection of new data rather than a review of records (i.e. secondary information) and could take years. This being the real world the county, instead, should obtain those studies which deal with the general topic of rural road paving and safety. Although it might be necessary to hire a consultant to gather, analyze and report on this secondary information the cost in dollars and time should be modest. Further reductions could be achieved by delegating responsibility to the Planning Commission for exploring: the availability of relevant data; staffing (i.e. consultant) qualifications; the study’s design (i.e. methodology); cost; and time requirements. This review of process should inform the commission of the most costeffective way of generating the information needed to increase the light while reducing the heat currently afflicting this debate. As for whether VDOT is concealing its own research, the solution is easy: the supervisors should ask VDOT to produce all relevant information and, this is important, the precise methodology by which it was generated. But assuring VDOT complies in every respect it remains a party of interest in the current dispute. Thus, the county cannot rely on what may be unintentionally biased findings and should conduct its own study. Peter White Sperryville Don’t allow program to close George Washington CarverPiedmont Technical Education Center, GWCPTEC, is commonly known in our four county rural area. Unfortunately due to lack of fundings closure of the LPN nursingvprogram is being considered. As an alumni member for the nursing program, I was saddened to hear of this possibility. This letter is written to make you — the public, of Orange, Madison, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties — aware of this closure possibility. For myself this school, with its superior training and noteworthy instructors, has been an asset in my life. But just as .it was an asset to me, surely there are other high school students as well as adults who have benefited from the program. All health care providers and facilities in the four county and surrounding areas depend on LPN graduates from GWC-PETC. Through the years, these graduates have proved to be adequately trained and qualified to excel in job performance while caring for their fellow man. Living in this rural area it was so easy to attend GWC-PTEC. For many rural citizens, college tuition is not affordable. GWC-PTEC School of Practical Nursing has provided an open door and a chance for many people in our community to enhance „ their lives when all other opportunities were unattainable, mostly due to financial reasons. It would be a tragedy to youth and adults in our area to lose the nurs-' ing program. Let it be noted that the LPN program has a 100 percent pass rate on the licensing exam. Not every nursing program can give this percentage. Why disregard this fact, as this in itself says much for the training offered. Though the school of nursing is a focal point at this time, continued lower enrollments could result in the entire school being closed. I urge the community to become involved in trying to help keep the school open. If our communities in the four county area do not come together to stand up and say they won’t allow this school to be shut down, then who can be blamed when the open door of opportunity is shut in the faces of possible future LPNs in our area. Yo.u, the public, are urged to contact John Toth, director of GWC-PTEC at 825-0479. Brenda Apel LPN 1991 Graduate of PTEC

Letters Let us at least try Thank you for proposing an open minded view in the Jan. 7 issue of the Rappahannock News (“Our View: Tuition tax credit”). Your editorial was a refreshing contrast to an adjacent letter that promoted tired old fiscal thoughts about managing student growth. We have all witnessed the “growth mistakes” of our neighboring counties. Have we not learned anything as these counties engaged in vicious cycles of school expansions, followed by matching expansions in residential and commercial development? Many of those school buildings are now empty surplus real estate. Some, ironically, have been sold to private school concerns. Through tuition tax credits, our county will utilize private school resources to efficiently match our public resources with the inherent expansion and contraction of our student population. We need not make the same mistakes of our neighboring counties (i.e., constructing fixed overhead to address a student population that is marginally variable). The residents of our beautiful county deserve a better solution. Let us at least try tuition tax credits! Jeffrey E. Knight Washington Truly a community effort Congratulations and Happy New Year to the Amissville community from the sponsors of the annual Christmas food and fund drive. The sponsors are the Amissville churches (United Methodist, Baptist and Bethel Baptist), the UMW and the Amissville Ruritan Club. Thanks to all those who generously donated food items and dollars, 75 community homes were visited. Gifts of food, fruit has kets and flowers were given to those in need, handicapped, sick, elderly and Amissville folks in nursing homes. Our appreciation to Lombardy’s Restaurant, Hackley’s and Mayhugh’s stores for putting food collection boxes in their businesses, A special thanks to Lombardy’s for food collected at their annual Christmas party, and to Rev. Vernon De Long, Peggie, Jennifer and Michelle Woodard, Michael and Larry Dunn for sorting and packing all the food boxes and the many who delivered it all. This was truly a community effort and we thank everyone wtio took part in making it a great success. May God bless you all. Charlie Priest Janet H. Makela Dorothy Hackley Nancy Z. Nicholas Coordinators SPORTS Luray downs lady Panthers By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County High School girls volleyball teams played Luray last week at Luray. It was a disappointing night for the girls even though they played well said coach Laura Conklin. “Both games were very close,” Conklin said. “We lost 17/15 and 15/13. They played very well. The officiating was much tougher than we’re used to. It didn’t surprise me but it was not what they’ve been used to.” Conklin said she believes the reason for the loss was due to the fact that the girls didn’t do well receiving serves. “I think the teams were well matched, really their playing ability is about equal. The official was calling a tremendous amount of carries and they called really tight. We’re not used to that. A lot of the fans were also surprised at the officiating,” she said. Conklin said that Courtney Mauro’s effort stood out in the games against Luray. “Her serving and general playing all around was excellent but everyone played exceptionally well.” Coach Hiedi Maeyer said the junior varsity played “great games” but also had trouble with Luray. The junior varsity won their first game 15/10 but lost in a very close second game 16/14 and lost the third game 15/9. Rebekah Letsen racked up six points in the first game and “did a good job with serves,” said Maeyer. “She had been struggling with her serves but they’ve really come along. In the second game Maeyer said Amanda Walters served four points in a row when the team badly needed them and served the last two points in that game. “She did an outstanding job of serving and Candy Dennis also served five points in that game, so most of the points served were between those two. Unfortunately we were not able to pull it off.” Maeyer said Luray started hitting more serves in the third game and had some powerful serves. At one point the Panthers almost tied the game but couldn’t catch Luray. “They played really well overall and only lost three serves. I was very pleased with their play but Luray played well too,” she said. “Districts are right around the corner and we’re very excited about that.” The game scheduled for this week against Manassas Park has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Jan 27, and will be at home at 7 p.m. The game set for Monday, Jan. 26 has been rescheduled. The Brentsville game set for Jan. 29 has been moved to Jan. 30 and will also be played at home at 7 p.m. Newspaper plays vital role I fully concur with Jim Gannon’s excellent (and well written) letter which appeared in the Jan. 14 issue of the Rappahannock News. I, too, am convinced that a local newspaper plays a vital role in a community, and that this important function is diminished if the newspaper does not conform to high journalistic standards. As one who enjoys a good newspaper and respects the written word, I feel I must express my concerns about the quality of writing and reporting in the Rappahannock News. The Rappahannock News ran an editorial on Wednesday, Jan. 7 entitled, “Tuition Tax Credit: How can county make informed decision without examining issues?” My question is, how can the Rappahannock News staff and editors make informed decisions with such superficial and incomplete reporting on issues important to the county? Furthermore, how can this newspaper gain the trust and respect of the citizens of Rappahannock with such poorly written and edited copy? The lead story in the same issue is a perfect example of my point. Under the headline, “Would.tax credit work,” is an article which one would expect to examine thoroughly the issue of tax credits. Instead we get only six paragraphs about tax credits, mostly detailing what Pat Grigsby had to say regarding proposals in Loudoun County. Where is the reporting on what was said at the Board of Supervisors meeting, what the citizens (who we are told, “turned out in large numbers”) had to say about it, how the supervisors felt, and most fundamentally, what the nature of Ron Frazier’s proposal was? After giving its readers meager information on the meeting, the paper then goes on to write an editorial about what occurred (or did not) at the meeting. How can we as readers agree or disagree without the very basic facts? I am also concerned at the quality of writing as evident in this same editorial. The sentence, “If they did consider it and opposition was extremely against it here it is unlikely they would do it in any case” is confusing and incoherent, and should have been properly edited. Grammatical errors and misspellings abound in a typical issue of the News, and cast further doubt on the paper’s ability to be accurate. My purpose here is not to comment on the merits of the tax credit issue, but rather to complain about the way it was presented to the public via the county’s newspaper. Many citizens (and I am one of them) cannot always attend county meetings, and we rely on the Rappahannock News for a complete, accurate and unbiased account of the proceedings. The Rappahannock News does this community a great disservice by not reporting events more conscientiously. I have lived in Rappahannock County for more than eight years and have recently seen a marked decline in the quality of our newspaper. It is a shame, for Reporting from Richmond The power-sharing arrangement reached by the House of Delegates Jan. 15 came as the result of Republican gains at the polls; hard negotiations; and vocal, well-deserved objections by many of us over Speaker Moss’ disinclination to risk his re-election by agreeing to seat three newly elected Republicans or by delaying the vote. Without our protests of last Wednesday, the compromise of Thursday would not have been reached. As one result of our power-sharing, I have been appointed to five committees, including Finance, Agriculture and Transportation. On Finance, which has jurisdiction over matters affecting taxes, I look forward to working with Governor Jim Gilmore in eliminating the hated car tax. I also have been re-appointed to the Militia and Police Committee and to the Labor and Commerce Committee. Inaugural week festivities brought many of you to Richmond and, as always, it was a pleasure to see you — especially our 6th Virginia Cavalry Contingent which rode in the Inaugural Parade. Just as it was a source of great pride hearing Governor Allen’s address to the General Assembly last week, so it was listening to Governor Gilmore’s agenda for four more years of achievement for the people of our Commonwealth. I hope you will find time to visit me in Richmond. Call me at (804) 698-1031 or write me at the General Assembly Building, Room 716, Richmond, 23218. Jay Katzen Delegate, 31st District Asking too much? I wish to second the letter to the editor by James P. Gannon in the Jan. 14, issue of the News. I wish I could write as well as he does but, let me add a few thoughts. The Rappahannock News may have received awards for layout and page design but when the stories in the layout lack factual information, and the reporting is misleading or shows a total lack of journalistic probing, then the essential mission of a newspaper is gone. The county’s business effects all of us in many different ways but, your reporting lacks sensitivity and contains a pitiful lack of insight as to what is really going on. Your last editorial on Major MacWelch is a classic example of the lack of sensitivity. Maybe you should reread the last paragraph but, then again, maybe that would be asking too much. Werner Krebser, M.D. Washington small local newspapers can be interesting, entertaining and informative. Our country has a long and proud history of fine journalism emanating from small newspapers. William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette in Emporia, Kansas, is one example. His fine writing and insightful editorials were an inspiration to the readers of his small newspaper and are still studied in journalism classes. Could the Rappahannock News strive for such excellence? Where is the reporting on the real problems the school system faces such as overcrowding and the diverse needs of the student body? Where is the reporting about the economic and social diversity which exists in our county? If the News wants to write about really interesting history, why not talk to some of the older citizens of this county about the changes they have seen. There are numerous stories in our small county worth telling, and the Rappahannock News has neglected many of them. Finally a compliment where one is due. Galen C. McBride is a reporter on the staff who can write with journalistic integrity about interesting and important issues. I am encouraged by such reporting. The citizens of Rappahannock County are facing critical issues which will determine the future of our county. We need a quality newspaper inspired by thoughtful editors, photographers and writers to help us make intelligent decisions. Elizabeth Johns Woodville Subscribe to the Rappahannock Mown. Call 675-3338. Bankkuit? Repossession? Bap Credit? Shaky Credit? No Credit? NO MONEY * DOWN! * Credit Approval Nvw/1 «*tl lar*Truik*-Vati'. 1-8(MM>35-073O Call Today Alt Applications Am'pld FAUQUIER M LIVESTOCK ■ EXCHANGE flfl INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Toes., 1:30 p m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We wiH have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. For further information calf 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55 Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby By Libet Pierson Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Cub Scout Pack 123’s 1998 Pinewood Derby races drew almost 150 scouts, siblings, parent’s and grandparents to the Washington fire hall this past Saturday, Jan. 17. Thirty-eight scouts competed for ribbons with their homemade race cars. Fashioned from a single block of wood with plastic wheels and simple axles added, the cars lined up in the pit area bespoke many hours of creative work. There were racers of every color and style including a fire engine and a Jurassic Park truck complete with dinosaur. Race after race was run with winners advancing to the next round. Good sportsmanship and enthusiasm were constantly in evidence. The final Pack Championship races pitted the 10 fastest cars against each other. 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Benefit From Page A1 or no longer there. Gone with them were personal items, furniture, pictures and irreplaceable family heirlooms. “That was the most painful part of the whole thing,” he said. “The loss of personal possessions like the many pieces of local art I had collected and family things — that was the hard part and that can’t be replaced. “The community’s response was immediate,” Coon said. “The grapevine here is faster than light. People came to help and we started cleaning Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Jan LaValley WORK IN PROGRESS: The first part of the Coon’s house to be rebuilt was the roof. Now work is underway on the interior. , up that very day. On Friday 20 to 25 people came and willingly worked to help. We ripped out the dead material.” On Saturday even more help showed up. There were at least 20 qualified carpenters here and 10 or more other people. Cqon himself works in the construction business and many of his friends, also in., the business, showed up to lend a hand. “It was incredible how fast the roof and supports went up. It was like a choreographed construction ballet.” By Sunday the roof was on with tar paper over it. The work on the inside continued. “It was really an unbelievable response. It’s magical — how people have responded. Basically in one weekend we got done most of what has been done so far.” Since then Coon has, with the help of friends who are carpenters, managed to put the shingles on the roof, rewire and do a lot of the framing, put in windows and insulation. The Coons were without insurance at the time of the fire and the costs of rebuilding a home afe staggering. This weekend a fundraiser will be held at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville to help raise funds for the Coons. The fundraiser has been planned by Chip Warren and other friends of the couple. Warren said Howard and Julie have always been there to help others in a time of need and now others are glad they can be of Hearing From Page A1 them further. Council member Louise Van Dort supported his position and suggested that the council postpone voting until a comparison could be made with other small towns that have historic districts, such as Waterford or Leesburg. . “I don’t think that the word ‘historic sign’ came up in any of the planning commission meetings,” she said. “I understand that this is a commercial enterprise and that the interests are commercial, but I don’t think that one precludes the other.” Business owners Peter Garon and Tanya Richie strongly disagreed, stating that the restrictive ordinances in Waterford caused problems for businesses there and contributed to Garon’s decision to relocate. Reinhardt Lynch, of The Inn at Little Washington, sided with Gooch and Van Dort in opposing the amendments, saying that they appeared only to be legalizing violations that had been ignored. Mayor Stew Willis garnered support for the changes by accepting Gooch’s recommendation and making a motion that federal protocol procedures for displaying the U.S. flag be added to the amendments. He also formally proposed that service and directional signs be reviewed by the ARB. McCarthy explained that if references to service and directional signs were stricken from certain sections of the proposed amendments, current ; zoning ordinances would require their review. These changes satisfied a majority of the council. Peter Skowronski, Charles Tompkins, and Steve Critzer joined Willis in voting for the amendments which passed 4-3. Copies of the planning commission’s recommendations and the approved amendments to the town ordinances are available from Kaye Kohler at the town hall. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime S UHUHSTM “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage help to the Coons. The event will feature the Day Care Swindlers, Stick’em Up, members of the Timber Rattlers and the Victor Cabas Trio. The event starts at 8 p.m., the music will begin about 8:30 p.m. They are asking for a $10 donation at the door. All the proceeds will go to the Coohs. Oasis CD Duplication in Flint Hill, owned by Vandy and Mikah Solomon is offering a sponsorship to help the Coons. Meanwhile, the work at the Coon’s home continues. Howard Coon and a friend or two try to work at least one day a week at the house. “As soon as we finish rewiring and get the plumbing done Richie (Burke — the building inspector) will come in and inspect. Then we’ll work on putting up the walls. We may even have a dry wall party to get it done,” Ccon said. “If anything has come out of this it’s that I have realized the extent of the dedication and commitment of the volunteers in the fire and rescue companies here in the county. It also brought home the point (you made in the paper) about needing better driveways and access to homes in the county (for fire and rescue vehicles). We had to put gravel down on the road that day so they could get out when they were ready to leave,” Coon said. “But it has been rewarding to see the response of people in the community. It is so meaningful and has kept our spirits up at a difficult time. It was the enthusiasm of those around us which convinced us it (rebuilding) could be done and we could carry on. It is extremely heartening.” MELTED METAL:The extreme heat from the fire caused even the steel reinforced doors to melt and glass in the doors and windows to shatter outward. Proposal From Page A1 marketing, explained AFT’s role in preserving farmland in the path of sprawl. According to Daukas, “The northern Piedmont area is the number two ranked area in the country threatened by sprawl.” In order to protect the farms, AFT operates programs to help farmers remain financially solvent. John Bums of Sunnyside Organic Farms, who organized cooperatives for the Ozark Organic Growers and governmental agencies, described his idea of how the cooperative could operate, emphasizing the benefits of consolidating production and sharing marketing and distribution costs. In presenting his plan, Epstein said that his intention was “to explore concepts” and to get “input from people who actually live and work around here.” Most of the people who attended, however, expected to hear a more finished proposal. Emiel Smet, Windameer Farm, Amissville, said that Epstein’s plan “left a lot of questions unanswered.” During the meeting; Smet pointed out that capital expen ditures and fees paid to the cooperative would probably exceed costs being incurred by the farmers now. Dave Robeshaw, a marketing expert from the Virginia Department of Agriculture, described the benefits of the “Virginia’s Finest” program, and supported the cooperative idea from the standpoint of concentrating production levels to meet market demands. In response to questions, Robeshaw stated that the Agriculture Department had no statistics showing a comparison of income to farmers who operate within a cooperative versus those who do not. Mac McCall, Muskrat Haven Farm, Amissville, said in a follow up interview that he was not interested in the cooperative plan at all. “The whole idea looked like it was unprepared and didn’t have much future.” Instead, McCall, like many county growers, operates on a “neighbor-helping-neighbor” basis, and sees no reason to invest in additional, more expensive facilities that might even be empty a large part of the year. Broad Run farmer Sabry Alsharkawi thought that “bringing up the issue of a farmers’ cooperative was a good idea,” but that now was not the right time. Alsharkawi, who operates an organic greenhouse, came to the meeting interested in a farmers’ market, but is not interested in a cooperative marketing effort. He already sells his specialty produce to seven different farmers’ markets, including the Warrenton Farmers’ Market, and has no surplus. McCall also said that he has no trouble selling his crops and that the proposed cooperative would provided him no financial advantage. Epstein made it clear that neither he nor his company would be leading the effort to form the cooperative. Any organizational effort would have to come from the farmers themselves, though Epstein is prepared to host another meeting to support the process. No date for the meeting has been set, but ground clearing for the development is scheduled for the end of January. Detailed site plans will be presented to the Culpeper County Planning Commission for their review and approval in early April. For further information, or to be added to a mailing list, contact Christa Hofftavir, Vice President, Clevenger’s Corner Development Partners, (202) 659-3000. Board From PageAl either biology, chemistry or physics. Advanced Studies Diplomas will require both additional math and science classes. A specific test date has not been scheduled according to Finley. Tests are typically given at the same time statewide, but two different test dates will be tentatively scheduled for the eastern and western parts of the state. Only the number of correct and incorrect answers on the tests will be received by the school before it closes for the summer, with actual test scores arriving several months later. Simply providing services will no longer determine school accreditation. While the standards are being phased in, the schools will be conditionally accredited for five years starting next year. Accreditation can be lost only after three consecutive years of warnings and could not happen earlier than the 20062007 school year. To maintain accreditation a required number of students must meet the minimum passing rate. The SOL tests will be more rigorous than the Literacy Passport Test presently given to sixth graders. Legislation requesting the LPT be phased out is before the General Assembly, said Finley. The SOL tests are geared to testing the SOLs which are broader in scope than the LPT. Gangel urged the board to adopt a team approach and work together on what changes need to be made to the curriculum rather than appoint chairmanships in all the different curriculum areas. The team approach is currently used to assess results for Rappahannock sixth graders’ scores on the LPT and the sixth graders scored in the top 13 out of 135 Virginia schools on the LPT tests last year. Frieda Herman, chairperson of the RCHS math department, spoke about the math curriculum. The math teachers met for four days last summer to evaluate the SOL requirements mandated by the state, she said. Elections The election of school board positions was handled at the start of the meeting. Dr. John Tole was re-elected chairman, Brian Lee was reelected vice-chairman, Mary Ann Biggs was re-elected as clerk and Gangel was re-elected as deputy clerk. Lee was also re-elected to serve as the board’s representative to George Washington Carver/Piedmont Technical Education Center. The second Tuesday of each month continues to be the designated meeting date for the board while extra meetings will be scheduled in March to prepare the budget for next year. Gangel said later that the board has decided to meet in the music room (across the hall from the auditorium) for future board meetings unless the audience is too large. Dennis Wingfield, board member, requested that the meeting time during the summer months be 7 p.m. and the board agreed. The meetings will be held at the Rappahannock County High School from July through December. Other business Previously scheduled as a teacher workday, Jan. 29 was designated as a make-up day for the Jan. 8 school closing due to flooding. The board felt a 2 p.m. student release will allow the teachers time to hold their parent conferences after the students leave. The Average Daily Student Membership for . the Rappahannock County Schools increased from 1065 students in November to 1069 in December, all of which were in kindergarten through sixth grade. The RCHS enrollment actually decreased by four students. Student attendance was up by approximately one percent in December at both RCES (94.3 percent) and RCHS (95.7 percent). Employee attendance at RCES was 94.6 percent and at RCHS was 93.7 percent. Several unanticipated repairs involving safety and fire code violations totaled $585. Repairs were made to the doors at RCHS and to the boiler room ceiling and the playground equipment at RCES. According to Gangel, the RCES cafeteria roof continues to leak even after being repaired in November by L.A. Restorations. Gangel said he has not received a response from the company. Warrants The finance subcommittee, consisting of Wingfield and Lee, met with Gangel on Jan. 12 to review the warrants (bills to be paid). Mentioned items were $4,000 for the initial payment of the chlorination system (allotted $10,000 in the budget); $1,760.33 to Wise and Associates for a feasibility study on the RCHS shop roof; $297.02 to the Virginia School Board Association for the conference in Charlottesville on school board development; and $170 for VSBA Conference registration for Ron Makela. Also paid were: $1,625.23 to Wharton, Aldhizer and Weaver for a variety of legal services including student disciplinary cases, tax-deferred annuities and conflict of interest “policy” interpretation; $3,877.06 for 35 RCHS band uniforms; $12,834.15 to Allegheny Power; and $43,357.19 for Piedmont Vocational Services. At a subcommittee meeting on Dec. 30, the board awarded bids to Jefferson Supply for custodial supplies, to CII for HVAC and to Permatreat for pest control. All plumbing and electrical bids were rejected. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338.

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 * Classifieds/B4 * Real Estate/B6 January 21, 1998 Remembering... The seventh annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration was held Sunday at The Theatre in Washington, Va. The proceeds from the program go toward raising funds for the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Fund which provides a yearly scholarship to a graduating college-bound senior from Rappahannock County High School. This year’s program featured Gretchen Corum-Gunn, left, from Maryland who travels to events such as this one and portrays famous black women in history. She portrayed Harriet Tubman at the program held Sunday. Robert Glasker, a teacher at Rappahannock County High School presented what audience members termed a moving rendition of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Marie Davis Roaman, bottom right, sang The Impossible Dream and the Men’s Chorus of Shiloh Baptist Church, Brandy Station, upper right, performed Gospel music. Nils Aylor, at right, was the emcee for the program. Photos Courtesy of David Clanagan Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom GETTING INVOLVED: The teens now involved in the new group being organized to coordinate activities for teens in the county are: From left front, Mia Grisham, Shannon Mullan and David Disbrow; from left center, Summer Craig, Joy Best and Ashley Dunn; from left back, Sam Vanneman, Rob Iten, Oliver Crump and Jeremy Slack. Teen group taking off By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer “There is not much to do in town,” said Summer Craig, but if the teen group she is working with keep their focus, the town will become more teen-friendly. The group grew this week from four to 10 teens from private and public schools in the county and they are hoping still more will join them next Sunday. The group this week wrote a short and concise mission statement, “Getting teens involved and making things happen.” They are learning first-hand the process of making dreams a reality, said Carol Lucking, an adult helping the group organize themselves. Starting with an assessment of needs to validate their action, they will take a survey at the Rappahannock County High School. The survey is intended to share their ideas and to be open to new ones, said Craig. Suggested activities include hikes, discussion groups, a newsletter and a community project to help the elderely. A folder for teens will be available in the community room at the Rappahannock County Library. The teens will learn leadership and organizational skills needed to effect community change by going through the process of planning and completing a project in town themselves. Doug Baumgardner, Washington attorney, agreed to help the group set up a bank account. Michael Soule of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center will speak to the group about “how elderly community mem berg can use the service of youthful community members.” Sharyn ^Ticholson of the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center is offering an opportunity to teens to learn about Shiatsu and Raike for free. On Thursday, Jan. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. the Healing Arts Center will offer teens a variety of body work experiences to choose from. A dance is being planned for February and the group is going to meet weekly until then. They will meet at the library on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Topics for discussion will be: development of a survey of interests and needs for teens to help determine future activities; the fundraising dance; and a calendar of events coordination. Video collection shop moves By John Trott Rappahannock News Contributing Writer One of Rappahannock County’s treasures has moved from Gay Street Mercantile to the Apple Packing Shed across Gay Street from the Baptist Church. I refer to Joyce Kramer’s remarkable collection of over 1200 personally selected videos. This collection, displayed in elegant new surroundings, is indeed a feast for the senses. Where else can Jane Austin enthusiasts like myself find three versions of Pride and Prejudice and two each of Sense and Sensibility, Persuasion and Emma. At present, the sign in front of the new quarters simply states, “Film Rentals.” Eventually, according to Kramer, the collection will be advertised as Cinema Paradiso. At a cost of $3.14 for a full week, movie rental here is a Review bargain. When Lee Trott and I first moved to Rappahannock County, we were delighted to find many of the BBC’s Mobile Masterpiece Presentations we had missed by being too busy to watch on Sunday evenings. I refer to the remarkable version of Thackeray’s Vanity Fair and several very fine adaptations of the novels of Charles Dickens. We discovered the collection when we visited the Cabin Fever Bookstore; it was then a part of that fine establishment. Now in it’s new quarters, the collection offers selections not found in other video stores. Films directed by Alfred Hitchcock along with collections of movies featuring Fred Astaire, Woody Allen, the Marx Brothers, Bette Davis and Greta Garbo offer a pleasurable dilemma for the movie buff. Shakespeare is also represented in films: Julius Caesar, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and Richard III. Opera is available in such critical successes as Carmen, La Traviata and Othello with Placido Domingo. A children’s selection is excellent; they are all in one place and easily seen. There is also a selection labeled “British,” and another group of Foreign Films. Current releases are well represented. I have found no movies identified by the current tendency toward excessive violence nor have I seen what I term Hollywood trash. Joyce Kramer selects from new releases with care and discrimination. The store is open from 12:30 to 6 p.m. daily except for Monday and Tuesday, w hen it is closed. On Thursdays and Fridays, rentals are available until 7 p.m. Miranda Plotnick presides and she knows the collection well. Should the visitor want advice or suggestions, she is ready with a quick wit and discerning viewpoint. Fire, rescue volunteers recognized Association’s annual awards banquet held in Sperryville The Rappahannock County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association held its annual awards banquet Saturday night at the Sperryville fire hall on U.S. 211. The covered dish buffet and dance was attended by more than 100 fire and rescue personnel and their families. Association President John Henry Woodward emceed the affair, ably assisted by Sperryville Rescue Squad President Frances “Buck" Payne. Galen McBride, of Amissville, was the keynote speaker. The 1997 award recipients chosen by the Association’s Executive Committee were: Michael Williams, Junior EMS; Trey Smith, Junior Firefighter; Peggy Woodward, Bobby Carter, and John Pearre, EMS; Bobby Smoot, Firefighter; Admiral Joseph Gardiner, Contributing Support; Rev. Carl Menefee, Contributing Member; Barbara Jamieson, Contributing member; J.B. Carter, Contributing to Association; Paul Poling, the Association’s chaplain and lobbyist, was also recognized for more than 60 years of dedicated service. Poling is the retired Chief of Amissville Company 3. Photo Courtesy ot Richie Burke AWARD WINNERS: The Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association 1998 award winners are: from left front, Carl Menefee, Barbara Jamieson, John Perry, James B. Carter and Peggy Woodward; from' left back, J.B. Carter, Trey Smith and Mike Williams.

Church Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Hymn Sing 7 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 25 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. 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. Fellowship Assembly of Qod Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. 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 Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. . Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist 9:16 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Masses: Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector 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 or by appointment Boston residents busy with activities I Congratulations to Miss Anna Cutright down Reva Way who was named to the Dean’s List at Pensacola Christian College for the academic affairs and achievement during the 1997 fall semester, as a result of her attaining a B average. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cutright. Mrs. C.L. Weaver was a Saturday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Ward. In our birthday column belated wishes go out to Woody Tharp who celebrated on Monday, Mike Willinms on Tuesday and Kendal Peyton, today, Wednesday. Good wishes are extended to Lorie Cubbage who celebrates on Thursday. By MARIE F. ATKINS % i 587*8802 Stanley Frazier of Woodstock passed away last Sunday. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frazier and at one time in Stanley’s young life resided here in Boston. Our condolences go out to the family. Its time once again to start the monthly Salem “Pickin and Singing” party at the Salem Fire Hall. This event will take place Friday, Jan. 23 beginning at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be available by the fire department. For any further information, weather cancellations or etc. call 825-0781. Joseph Peregory spent Saturday with Kevin and Jason Grigsby. Our area people are reminded that there will be a Rabies Clinic this Saturday, Jan. 24 from 12:30 until 2 p.m. at the Culpeper Agriculture Enterprises on Route 29 South in Culpeper. Jan. 31, will be a bad weather make up day. Cubmaster and Mrs. Joe Peregory and daughter attended the Boy Scouts Pinewood Derby which took place at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday. Miss Amanda Sims spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Our sympathy is extended to Sperryville Barber and Rappahannock County bus driver, John Eubank upon the loss of his mother Mrs. Frances Eubank vho passed i away at Autumn Carej Nursing Home in Madison on] Wednesday. Prayers go out to all those! on the sick list in our commut nity at this time. Mr. Clyde Stringfellow of Boston Route extended is patient in Culpeper Memorial| Hospital as the result of a broken hip. Birthday celebrations in Amissville We were fortunate the ice storm was not as severe as predicted and the power didn’t go out. All those warm summer-like days spoiled me and made the last few days of colder temperatures chill me to the bone. Juli Misdom’s family will be keeping her busy this month baking birthday cakes. Husband Bob will be 52 years young on Jan. 22, daughter Samantha turned nine on Jan. 18 and daughter Molly will celebrate her seventh birthday on Jan. 28. Happy birthday wishes to all! On Tuesday, Jan. 27 the Hospice of the Rapidan will host a free bereavement support group from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Amissville United By GLENDA GUM Methodist Church located on U.S. 211. Anyone who is coping with grief due to the death of a loved one is welcome to attend. To confirm the group will meet as planned, call 825-4840. Ashton Kesner joined Kady, Randy and me on a trip to the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. on Saturday. We were worried the storm would prevent our little impromptu ^outing, but the cold only made us walk faster! Are your prepared for a power outage? We don’t always plan ahead to have supplies on hand should our electricity go off and we no longer have the luxuries we take for granted. Portable telephones, radios, running water, heat, cooking appliances, etc. are inoperable without electricity. Take a second to check the batteries in your flashlights and pocket radios, fill up some containers with water, check that you have fuel for your grill or camping stove, and have a “corded” telephone available to connect in an emergency. If you use or plan to use a kerosene heater or a generator, remember to place them in a well-ventilated area. Stock up on non-perishable food that does not require cooking. A little planning now will help ease the stress should an outage occur. This is also a good time to thank those men and women who brave the storms to repair the downed lines, clear the roads, rescue the stranded, and staff the hospitals. We appreciate your skills and dedications. Stay warm and keep that news coming in, drop off all news at Hackley’s Store. Have a good week. Washington Baptist plans variety show The Washington Baptist Church members and friends are having their second annual Variety Show at the Washington Theatre on Gay Street at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge for this event but donations will be accepted toward the building fund. For more information contact Bob Scott at 937-2147. Mrs. Barbara Slack returned to her home in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday after spending two weeks with her cousins Edward and Ruth Clark. Happy birthday to Miss Amanda Clark on Thursday, By RUTH CLARK 675*3608 Jan. 22 and to our great granddaughter Samantha Falls of Woodville on her eighth birthday on Friday, Jan. 23. Frank Hawkins of Fredericksburg spent Wednesday with his mother Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Sunday guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Roger Hawkins and Chris Hawkins of Warrenton, Mrs. Mabel Burke and granddaughter Molly and Katie Burke of Woodville and Mrs. Judy Deal and children Jamie and Jonathan. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. The community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Frances Eubank. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Bobbie Jo Brown enjoyed bowling on Sunday evening with Jessica Estes, Ms. Ginger Estes and Rusty Smoot. Mr cousin Carroll Settle of Front Royal passed away last week and I want to express my condolences to his wife Kitty and family. He was a former resident and insurance agent in Rappahannock and Warren Counties. Our condolences to the family of Clarence Whorton, who passed away last week at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg. Have a great week and call me with your news. TRYING TO SELL YOUR CAR? Classifieds give you the results you're looking for! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m - 8 30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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Super Bowl day party pleasers Super Bowl Sunday is upcoming and everyone that’s sports oriented gets excited about the big day and what to serve! Certainly there are many prepackaged foods for the annual event, however, this week we will share with you, our readers, some recipes that Rappahannock cooks have enjoyed that we hope you will try for the big event. Dips certainly seem to top the list and may be served with an array of crackers, chips, etc. Be creative and try a favorite dip recipe. Most are very simple and require a minimum amount of time and not a lot of ingredients. Other hot items are buffalo or chicken wings or even try a low fat spinach dip. Hot Crab Meat Dip 2 (8 ounce) cans crabmeat or one pound of fresh crabmeat 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1/2 pint sour cream 4 tablespoons mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon ' 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3 shakes garlic salt 1/2 cup grated cheese Milk (enough to make creamy) Mix above ingredients, reserving small amount of grated cheese to sprinkle on top. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Debbie Massie Amissville Seven Layer Dip 1 can refried beans 2/3 package taco mix 2 ripe, medium avocados, Recipe Corner By Barbara Wayland mashed 1/4 medium mild onion, chopped Sharp cheddar cheese 1 medium can black olives, chopped 2 cans chilies (med. hot) 2 or 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 pint sour cream Mix refried bean and taco mix. Spread mixture in bottom of pan. Layer everything else in the order listed. Tbp with lots of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Diane Bruce Washington Shrimp Cocktail 2 pounds boiled shrimp 1/2 cup chili sauce 1 tablespoon prepared horse radish 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt Mix all ingredients, except shrimp, for sauce. Refrigerate. Kathryn Davis Washington Oven Fried Chicken Wings 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 2/3 cup dried bread crumbs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon rosemary, crushed 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup buttermilk 12 chicken wings In 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 roasting pan in 425 degree oven, melt butter. Remove pan froin oven. On waxed paper mix next five ingredients. Pour buttermilk into small bowl. Dip one wing at a time in buttermilk, then in crumb mixture. Place chicken wings in melted butter in roasting pan, turning to coat evenly. Bake 35 minutes or until chicken wings are fork tender. Wanda Snead Washington Sausage Balls 1 pound mild pork sausage 1 pound hot sausage 1 large package shredded sharp cheese Bisquick Thoroughly mix sausage and shredded cheese. Add Bisquick while mixing until it becomes stiff. Roll into small balls. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until brown. Place on paper towel to drain after baking. These will freeze very good. Marie Davis Washington Low Fat Spinach Dip 1 (12 ounce) carton low fat cottage cheese 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 cup low fat sour cream 1/4 cup dry vegetable soup mix 2 teaspoon grated fresh onion 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped Process cottage cheese in food processor, set aside. Add spinach and remaining ingredients to cheese mixture. Stir well. Cover and refrigerator 3 hours. 14 calories per tablespoon. Pat Giles Washington Taco Dip 2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 cup sour cream 12 ounce cream cheese 1/2 cup salsa 1 package chips 1 cup refried bean 1/2 pound haftiburger 1/2 package taco mix 2 cups Mexican combo cheese Mix hamburger, taco mix, refried beans. Cook until done. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, cumin, chili powder, salsa; mix until creamy. Put hamburgerrefried bean mixture on bottom of pan. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over hamburger mixture. Spread cheese over other mixture. Slowly melt cheese in microwave oven. Then add chopped tomatoes and lettuce. Wanda Snead Washington Mr. and Mrs. L. Deal celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 22. Community residents and friends of Rappahannock wish the Deals a happy day and many more. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor were Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephens City, Miss Heather Aylor and Lee Ayers, both of Culpeper. - Last Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton, Mrs. Sandra Jenkins, Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan. Our condolences to Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank and family upon the passing on his mother Mrs. Frances Eubank. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. spent several days last week with her mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. Angie Jenkins and Andy Baldwin were Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Sarah of Centreville were Sunday callers of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Later Mrs. Brown and v’.*'"IU.. By CATHY PULLEN S ' ' 9*7-8740 , . I ?iSk ...' ' ? ■sfAS Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton had dinner at Dean’s. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Later they all had dinner at the Pizza Hut in Luray. Open house set 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. The school is located one half mile north of I66, exit 31 at 4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains. For more information call 253-5393. WAKEFIELD SCH The Plains, Virginia thro • Students reguLarly qualify for 9^ NATIONAL TALENT PROCWVHS ^^y| • Competitive annual tlation • Spectacular, new, centrally located, ~ 50-acre campus, • BUS SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE PjEDMONX p>- u t . W’ % • Financial assistance available jji £ ADMIS OPEN l EBRUAR itte—fc lBta» Flint Hill social highlights Nikki Calisto celebrated her 11th birthday on Sunday at the honrffe of her parents, David and Renee Calisto with family and friends. Nikki received many nice gifts. Weekend guests of Betty Klise and Linnie Cummings were Betty’s daughters and their families, Gale Gencarelli and daughters Sarah and Anne Gray of Orange and Carolyn and Keith Parker and sons, Jeremy and Jason of Portsmouth. Wayne Graves of Remington visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard recently. Visiting with the Lillards on Tuesday was Mary Hickerson. The Flint Hill Untied By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 1§B®" . ■■ - ' . Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Jan. 25 at 11:15 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Ray and Evelyn Hickerson and Larry Clark of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mary Hickerson. Mrs. Hickerson visited with Clyde Lillard on Sunday. Looking for Bargains?^ Read the Classifieds! N A I I O N A L in: S T S E L. U N G A U T H O R I*, . . .. t .... . -v v' tabes pit* a id dfifitfiWB gPikifffMl wHw Uwti$C£ vM9 Hwlvwrt Jik hnp-//w«mertxx**.com WARNER BOOKS O WE LL SWEEP YOU OFF YOUR FEET Upcoming Events 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. First Thursday group to meet The First Thursday Education Support Group will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Jameson Room of the Rappahannock County Library, U.S. 211, Washington. Dr. John Tole, Chairperson of the Rappahannock County School Board will be present to take suggestions, commentary and ideas regarding the future of Rappahannock schools. The group will also review the possible budget for the coming year. Call Susan McCarthy at 675-1101 with agenda items or questions. RAAC-on-tour to see Riverdance The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community will sponsor a trip to Wolf Trap to see the spectacular Irish song and dance show, “Riverdance”, at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. The bus will leave the Trinity Church parking lot at 6 p.m. The charge will be 30 ($20 for lawn tickets and $10 for bus). Reservations must be made by Feb. 5. Mail checks to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, Va. 22747. If there are any questions, call 675-3182. Drawing, painting class set A fine art drawing and painting class for youth is being offered at Shimmering Meadows Farm Studio and spaces are still available. The class is being taught by area artist Kitty Dodd, who is director and instructor of art at St. Luke’s School in Culpeper. The class is held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays and runs for 12 weeks. Call Carol Vogel, director, at 547-4385 for additional information. 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 call the pastoral office at 675-3432. Volunteers sought for soccer Volunteers are needed for the Rappahannock Soccer League. Those interested in keeping soccer alive and kicking in Rappahannock are encouraged to come to the volunteers meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. Call Camille Racer at 937-7547 for additional information or should you have questions. Youth organizational meeting set The newly forming Rappahannock “Creative Community Youth Council” (C.C.Y.C. or “KICK”) is having an organizational meeting at the Rappahannock County Library on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. All community members and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend, especially teens. Topics for this meeting will include: Development of a survey of interests and needs for teens to help determine future activities; Fund-raising dance; Calendar of Events coordination, including future meeting dates. Guest speaker Michael Soule will address those present on the topic “How Elderly Community Members Can Use the Service of Youthful Community Members”. For additional information contact any of the following Sharyn Nicholson, 987-7204; Carol Lucking, 987-7204; Laurie Marshall, 675-3267; Liz Disbrow, 547-2419 or Hunt Harris, 987-3366. Workshop rescheduled The 4-H Presentation Workshop is rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5 and Thursday, Feb. 12 after school at the Extension Office. This two day workshop will be presented by Mrs. Joan Proctor. 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 6753619 the day before the workshop if you plan to attend. RCES PTO to meet The Rappahannock County Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization will meet Thursday, Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. in the RCES library. The group will meet with members of the School Board to give input on the future of the schools. The group will also set a date for the Reading Favorites of Rappahannock program slated for February. Progress on playground planning and budget will be discussed. For details contact Cecelia Dennis at 547-3476. 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. Healing Arts activities The following activities will be held at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center located in Sperryville. Yoga classes will be held Jan. 22 at 9:30 a m. and Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. A free Bodywork for Teens will be held on i. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. A herb clinic will be held Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on these and other activities at Healing Arts call 987-7204. 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. Chitterling supper planned Madison County Rescue Squad’s annual chitterling supper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. Menu consist of chitterlings, boiled or fried, mash potatoes, green beans, corn, rolls, dessert and fried chicken (for the not so brave). Camp for Cloverbuds scheduled Youth ages five to eight can learn how to safely protect their families and themselves at the District 4-H Cloverbud Camp: “It’s a Safe World after All,” March 1415, 1998. Classes will include fire and safety precautions; simple first aid and emergency know-how; and D.A.R.e! program materials. Special events will highlight the weekend including a field trip to the National Zoological Park’s Conservation and Research Center. The camp will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Center in Front Royal. For more information contact Hazel Zinn-Day with the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension at 675-3619.

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Small „ 2 bedroom cottage. washer, dryer, gasheat, no dogs. $450/ month Flint Hill Day 675-3958; evening 6753508 Cottage for Rent Sperry ville Beautiful Pine Floors Freshly Painted Inside Ideal for single or couple No pets $600.00/mo 540-675- 3421 540-987- 7221 Washington, Va: 3 bedroom. 1 bath home on horse laality Electric heat, woodstove. washer/ dryer Stalls available $800 540-6753228 Village Commercial Space for Rent Town of Sperry vi lie Ideal for Office or Retail Shop $500.00/mo. 540-987- 7221 10 Rentals Wanted Lovetts ville, Lucketts, or Purcellville Areas: Young couple seeking house, fownhouse or apartment, can afford approximately $500 per month inclusive. Reliable. dependable, trustworthy. (703)779-2147. 11 Roommate Female to share 3 level luxury townhouse. $450.00 plus utilities. Deposit required. 703404-8443 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 oarage/ workshop with electric, full deck, large front porch, partially finished basement. Priced to sell, $92,000. Call Tess Klimm, Jim Barb Realty, 1-800-8168172. „ y,. Real Estate Beautiful 4 bedroom, 31/2 bath, basement, garages. fireplaces; near Warrenton (Auburn Mills). Zero Down possible. 202-828-9489; 540349-0007; 1-800-5793792 (Code 2200). 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 _ Luray. Va.: Farm/ Bed & Breakfast 15 acres with 4.000 sq ft renovated 6 bedroom. 5 bath Victorian Separate cottage with electric, kennel, large barn, fenced foi horses Reduced to $262,000. Must sell Nc reasonable otter refused 540-778-3347 Real Estate Lots & Acreage Warren Co.: 3 acre building lot, 3 bedroom! perc. Close to I-66 $30,000 540-636-8297. For Sale Bv Owner 25 Adoption A Loving Couple Wish es to adopt infant Hap py, secure home with ful time Mom Medical anc legal expenses paid Please Call Dian anc Joe at 1-000-579-1860 or collect 703-830-1341. Volunteer Families needed to host High School Exchange Students. Call Cheryl at 540338-2833 or World Heritage at 1-800-785-9040 29 Auctions Public Auction The Meshy Center 43112 John Mostly Hwy. Chantilly. VA 20152 Every Friday Night at 6:00 p.m. Estatt tram Alaxandria with Extra Nics FumAura Font Aura • Anttquaa and Otharwtaa • CoUtctfcMt • tUaaaxara • HouaahoM Amis IM> bur (X mi oanpMt n MWm Wei dso buy used limit and household tome Hdop ataUfe. Conagnmerts MfefcorrB fix Mae rtxmtocn Cal I (703) 327-4004 E-mail mosbyOerais.com Calvn Neal VAAR #2084 LW ■Scoop' Magmas WAR 11309 Or: From ChanMy. lake Rl SO 35 iritoe W ol FA. 28 (SJy Fid.) From GAbens Corner (Re. 15 A SO). 7 mdas E on Rt SO (Next to Meadows Farma Nusenr) Terms: Cash. Check. MOST DsfcA Cards. Vsa. MC. Oeoorsr. Anomcanan day ol sale Mte praoadanca oust pnrAad mahnal 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. *U\ Business Vfe Opportunities Extra Income Working at Home $500-1500 & be near your Children. Call 888-553-8501 37 Construction Heavy Equip Bobcat Skidloader with backhoe attachment and accessories Trailer available 703-444-0231 39 Farm Equip & Supplies ‘52 Ford 8N tractor 70 hours on complete restoration. new motor $4750 540-937-5371 44 Giveaways 14 Cubic feet. Chest type freezer, work? Pine factory couch You haul 540-882-3491 Free to good home one year old Morris look-alike male neutered cat. Also, 10 freshwater aquarium fish 703-4444343 Free to good home, black Lab puppy. 6 months old. needs room to run 703-368-5579 Do you put your garbage out at 5 AM because you're too embarrassed to have your neighbors see how modest your circumstances really are9No you can hold your head up again. We supply you with empty imported champagne bottles, caviar containers. Class"A" packages and truffle tins lor those ’garbage snoopers” who will then really have something to talk about Write Class AAA-Garbage, Inc. Box AW Fitness Flyer/ Air glider with adjustable tension, $100: Rowing machine, $35. Playskool Doll house. $35, Sony am/ fm cassette boom box, $20; V-tech Jr computer, $35; Solid wood bookcase, $30; Diamond and Ruby rings, $200/ $500; 14" color monitor, $70; Sony 5 disc C D. changer, $100 703-404-8443 Wolff Tanning Beds. Tan at Home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199 00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog Call Today! 1-800-711-0158 32 Business Opportunities Pet Supplies Sales & Service Puppies For Sale: Red Bone mix, 7 weeks, has 1 st shots, make great pets and hunting dogs. Soft, Red cofor, $50. (540)937-3695. 61 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 1 Business WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec. 1st to Feb. 15th 1998 All manulaclureis of mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS • TILLERS •TRIMMERS Call lor appointment J.A. Swan Jr. A Co. 16033 Ira Hollman Lane Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt 29 across Irom Co-op EARLY’S CARPET, INC. ThtOnt-Stop Shop tor comptod Mom# Dicmng S*wci Flow Cownngi • VMndov TrMtrwts WfctoP**SlpCo«ftlUphcfe*ry nvinima i wnmmi RL 711 Ainasvt**. VA 937-5500 In loving memory of my husband Chart** 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 called you home Mary Hickerson Flint Hill Th* family of Frances G. Eubank wish to express their sincere gratitude to everyone who helped us through our time of need. The tremendous outpouring ol love. kind thoughts, prayers and support will always be remembered Sincerely. The Eubank family WANTED: MULCH GRADE HAY, MULCH GRADE STRAW, Any size or shape of bail. Call after 5pm. (610)268*8463 BMW, 1986, 524 Turbo diesel, very clean, aircondition, new auto trans. $4,750. 703-7772430. Chevrolet 1969 Camaro SS 327. Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new everything. mint condition, beautiful car must see. sacrifice $9,500.00/ best offer or trade. 540-8771623. Dodoe 1967 600SE. a/c. cruise control, excellent condition. $2,000.00. Low mileage Call Leave message. 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. ' Honda 1995 Accord LX: 4 door, 5-speed. Dinstripping, like new. Dali for information: 540)675-1199 Honda Accord 1995 LX 1 door. 5-speed, dinstripping, like new. Call for information: : 540)675-1199 Honda, 1987 Prelude SI, loaded. 125,000 miles, new tires/ accessory belts/ timing belt/ waterpump. great for 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 Thicks Jeep 1986 Comanche pick-up 2wd auto, power brakes, steering, cold air High mileage, but runs well. $800 or best offer 540-347-4997 after 6pm SB Ford 1984 Econoline F150 Van: Power steering, power brakes, 3 speed Work bins- great work truck! $2,000/ or best offer. Call (703)7293119 _ GMC 1984 Starcraft Conversion van 305. V8. auto, dual air condition. Loaded, perfect interior. Needs transaction seal $1495 540-3474997 after 6 00pm NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE In execution of a Gertain deed of trust dated JUNE 20, 1994, and recorded on JUNE 27, 1994 In the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY of RAPPAHANNOCK. Virginia, IN DEED BOOK 206, PAGE 802, from WILLIAM MITCHELL BURKE AND MELISSA BURKE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP to JEFF HIPP, Trustee(s), and default having been made in the payment of the debt secured and at the request of the beneficiary under said deed of trust the undersigned, having been duly appointed Substitute Trustee(s). has declared all the debts and obligations secured by the deed of trust due and payable and will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder in front of RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, GAY STREET, WASHINGTON, Virginia, on FEBRUARY 4, 1998, at 12:00 P.M., the following described property located at RT. 1 BOX 45B, BOSTON, Virginia, and more particularly described as FOLLOWS, TO WIT: EXHIBIT A All that certain tract or parcel of land located in Stonewall Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, as described as Parcel “E" in the subdivision plat by George E. Ford, dated September 19,1972, of the Chester Jackson Weaver land, said plat being recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 104, at Page 728, and reference is hereby made to said plat for a further description of said land; AND BEING the same property conveyed to William Mitchell Burke and Melissa Burke, husband and wife, by deed of gift from Betty J. Burke and William E. Burke, wife and husband, dated November 2, 1987, and recorded In the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 165, at Page 476. Reference is here made to the aforesaid plat, deed and the references contained therein for a further and more particular description of the property conveyed herein. This conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, conditions, and reservations of record affecting the title to the property hereinabove described. The beneficiary reserves the right to bid at said sale. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. A bidder's deposit of TEN percent (10%) wiH be required on date of sale with settlement in full to be made within 15 days from date of the said sale. This notice is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. TS#: 97-V3460VA Loan Type: CONV For Information Contact: SPECIALIZED INC., OF VIRGINIA, SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE 9-A CATOCTIN CIRCLE LEESBURG. VIRGINIA 20175 703-779-0080 1-21 * 1-28-98 #87127 Motorcycles Suzuki 1993 Katana 600 Low miles, loaded with extras $3500 or best offer 540-347-4997 after 6pm. Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars & trucks Some new parts Motors, transmissions & parts Installed (if 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 Bt 229, 5 miles past Culpeper High School 895-2571 J Aft Bids & I vv Proposals Invitation to Bid for Architectural Services Rappahannock County Public Schools invites interested parties to submit sealed bids tor architectural services. Deadline for receipt ot bids is 2:00 P.M. January 29, 1996. For more information on RFP specifications, contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 9878773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids 1-21-98 *87099 NOTICE OF 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 #3530, 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. 1990, 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-foot right ot way and the "... use of a certain spring situated on the other land ot 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 descnbed 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 futher 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 ot 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 ot 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 ot the deposit, keep 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 ol 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 subiect to appropriate boundary adjustments so as to optimize building sites The lots in question, all of which are relatively small, offer 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) 937-4142 1-14,1-21,1-28, 2-4-98 •85895

I Employment $$AVON$$ 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. ACCOUNT COORDINATOR ACCUSTAFF INC. The fourth largest temporary employment agency in the world, is in need of an ACCOUNT COORDINATOR Responsibilities to include: Interviewing & Testing Prospective Associates, Recruiting Associates, Quality Assurance, Taking & Filling orders for Clients, Data Entry, Payroll, Customer Service, Workmen’s Comp., 1 st Injury Reports. Please call the Culpeper Office 540-829-7992 EOE/ADA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT With PC experience (word processing, spreadsheets & database on WIN95) in non-smoking office. Call 540-937-7472 or fax 540-937-7435 Assemble arts, crafts and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. Call 1-800632-8007 ATW, Inc. All Teams, All East-West All HoodCondos. trip average 5,800 miles, top pay package 1-800-9486723. ATW, Inc. Owner-Operator Teams All East/West, Earn $170,000 plus p/yr 1800-948-6723. Closer’* Dreamll Free leads! Earn $1,000 plus per sale, consulting business owners on a one call close. No chargebacks or rejects. Training provided. Call tollfree 24 hours, 1-888828-6622, extension 360. Company Drivers and Owner Operators. 1-year experience acceptable work history. No touch freight. Dispatched home Friday. Call for details 1800-876-3436. William Edwards Inc. Driver OTR can't rest and relax with your family because of money worries? Call Covenant Transport $1,000 signon bonus for experienced drivers. Experienced drivers and owner operators call 1 -800441-4394. Graduate students call 1-800-3386428. Driver-Start up to $.32/mile plus bonuses with USA Truck! Latemodel. assigned conventional with satellite communications. 10,000 mile/month average. Weekly pay. 1-800-2374642. EOE. M/F/H/V DRIVER/ WAREHOUSE PERSON Needed Mon-Fri, 7:30-5:00. Apply in person at: Elite Electric 15367 Brandy Rd. Culpeper, VA PAGINATOR Award-winning group of community newspapers seeks entry-levei paginator to be part of a team. Knowledge of QuarkXPress essential. Some newspaper and copyediting experience preferred Will train. Send resume to: Janet Rems Times Community Newspapers 1760 Reston Parkway Reston, VA 20190 Fax: (703) 437-6019 E-mail: nvtimes@aot.com 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 SELECT THE Best Software, Inc., a leading developer of PC business software, is seeking talented indivirkjals to join our team. If you have the following qualifications and want to be part of a dynamic organization that's fun to work in, we'd like to hear from you. INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVES Our Inside Sales Representatives follow up on the high volume of responses generated by successful direct mail campaigns for our industry-leading fixed-asset management software. Qualified candidates will have excellent communications skills, inside sales or telemarketing experience and PC skills to include knowledge of Windows and networks. Fixedasset accounting knowledge and experience are a plus. SUPPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Vbu will provide a lead supervisory role in customer service, assisting the staff in solving customer issues and serving as an expert resource to this group. You'II need excellent communications and customei service skills, the ability to trairvteach subordinates on both the order entry system and phone systems, experience using computers, and the ability to use the AS/400 to provide reports and conduct research. Best Software, Inc., offers an excellent compensation package and upbeat, relaxed atmosphere where hard work is recognized and rewarded. To apply, send your resume to: Best Software. ATTN: Ellen Beekman, 11413 Isaac Newton Square. Reston, VA 201905005; FAX: (703? 709-9359; e-mail: ellen_beekman Obestsoftware.com For more company information, Including other employment opportunities, visit our Web site at: http://www.bestsoftware.com An equal opportunity employer. BEST SOFTWARE, INC. CARPENTERS Wanted for concrete hl-rise construction. Excellent pay, plus benefits* health,'dental, life, vision, 401K & Profit sharing. Apply in person |t j>ne of the following 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 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. Drivers-AII ‘95 or newer conventional fleet. Solos start up to $.30 per mile with bonuses and annual raises to $.35 per mile. Teams start up to $.38 per mile with bonus. Industry’s top mileage average. 23 with 1 year OTR. J-MAR 1-888-2165627. Drivera-Hornady Truck Line offers industry's top miles. All miles paid. All assigned conventionals. Great benefits. Start up to $.32/mile, raises to $.36. Much morel SU 13; Wk 7-5 CST 1-800441-4271 ext. EM-52. Drivers-Start off right in 1998 with Harris Trucking Co. Starting pay for exp. drivers-*.31/mile, average $35,000$45,000, home most weekends and great benefits. Come grow with us, call 1-800-9295003. 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: Company drivers/owner ops. $500$1000 Sign on bonus! Van, flatbed, dedicated singles or teams. No expenence? No problem. Training available! Builders Transport. 1-888-2JOIN-BT. Lexington Downtown Development Association is seeking an Executive Director. Requires nonprofit, volunteer, special event management, marketing, economic development experience. Deadline to apply: 1/26/98. Call 540-4637191 for information. 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. * 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. 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 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 experience 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. THE inn AT LITTLE •WASHINGTON • Housekeepers • Dishwashers • GIFT SHOP SALES • RESERVATIONISTS Full-time positions available immediately for individuals willing to be dependable, reliable and part of a winning team. Call Jan at 1-800-272-4466. THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Main Sc Middle Streets a WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 a CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES MAKE EXTRA MONEY MAKE NEW FRIENDS Our part-time hours are flexible. Learn retail sales by waiting on our friendly customers in your own neighborhood! Excellent pay & job training. Apply in person at any area QSTOP location: • Amissville - Int. Rts. 211 & 229 • Culpeper - Rt.29S of Culpeper • Bealeton - Int. Rts. 17 & 28 or send resume to QSTOP Food Stores P.O. Box 5249 Fredericksburg, VA 22403 Attn: Human Resources TEAM LEADERS! We're looking for Team Leaders! We have openings, various locations, for Manager Trainee and Assistant Managers. If you have retail and/or supervisory experience, this may be your opportunity. Competitive pay and employee benefits package. Join our team and build your future with us! Apply at QSTOP food stores: • Amissville - Int. Rts. 211 & 229 • Culpeper - Rt.29S of Culpeper • Bealeton - Int. Rts. 17 & 28 or send resume to QSTOP Food Stores P.O. Box 5249 Fredericksburg, VA 22403 Attn: Human Resources Save America’s Forests The nationwide campaign to protect ft restore America's wild and natural forests. Mease sailor write to team how you can hefe* Save America’s Forests 4 Library Court, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-544-9219 Advertising Account Executive Award winning Northern Virginia weekly newspaper is seeking an , energetic, full-time, inside advertising account executive. Must be eager to pnake 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 46£trZS8-008-l • SCI3IJISSV13 3HJ. NI 3QVHJ, • 113S Frances Eubank Born in county Frances Grimsley Eubank, 81, of Washington died on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Autumn Care of Madison. She was born in Rappahannock County on May 2, 1916. Mrs. Eubank was a member of Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Her parents were the late Joseph and Sally Wince Grimsley. Her husband was the late John Randolph Eubank Sr. - Survivors include one son John R. Eubank Jr. of Sperryville; one daughter Betty E. Menefee of Warrenton; one brother Robert Grimsley of Strasburg; three sisters Pearl Henry and Etta Nosette, both of Limeton and Audrey Butler of Cascade, Md.; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Mary E. Hudson and two sons Ernest Linwood Eubank and Robert Shelton Eubank. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 16 at Flint Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Merlin W. Shorb and Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Burial was in the Flint Hill Cemetery.’ Pallbearers were Allie Huff, Dunnie Eastham, Mike Brown, Bill Pullen, Virgil Payne, James Leake, Bill Smoot and Ed Clark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, 10 Firehouse Lane, Washington, Va. 22747. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Blanche Jackson Bethel Baptist member Mrs. Blanche Jackson, 78, of Culpeper, died on Monday, Jan. 12 at the Culpeper Hospital in Culpeper. She was born May 14, 1919. She is survived by one son Robert F. Jackson, Sr. of Culpeper; five daughters Ethel Y. Williams of Manassas, Blanche E. Shanks (1fyozcb by Randy Minter HEAVENLY IDEAS There are probably as many different definitions and notions of heaven as there are people on this earth. Some imbue the word with physical characteristics that are influenced by earthly experience, while others attempt to discern an ethereal sense of what the great beyond may be like. The very word itself summons up the idea of perfection, about which each of us has a different subjective idea. Is there, then, a universal definition that meets all expectations of what heaven may be? Alec Waugh divined a fine definition of heaven with the words: "To be excited and at the same time satisfied, to desire and possess-that has been described somewhat as the wise man's idea of heaven. And certainly one might search a long time for a better definition." Wh:itever you believe about the future, death can come as a shock to the system, even when one is prepared for it. We try to make things easier for you when you are hit with a loss. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, you'll find we care about our clients. For answers to your questions, call us at 347-3431. 7 cannot help thinking that a life of active benevolence is more consistent with my ideas (of heaven) than an eternity of music." ‘ - Sir Walter Scott of Landover, Md., Sarah M. Jackson, Emily C. Poles and Cormilla Poles, all of Culpeper; one sister, Louise Carter of Round Hill; ten grandchildren, and fourteen great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville with the Rev. Forest Freeman and Elder Lindsay Green officiating. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Joynes Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Clarence Whorton Retired custodian Clarence Franklin Whorton, 85, of Calverton, and formerly of Rappahannock County died Monday, Jan. 12 in the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mr. Whorton was born April 2, 1912, in Rappahannock County, the son of the late Bryant and Elizabeth Fincham Whorton. He was predeceased by his wife Martha J. Whorton and one son Thurman F. Whorton. He was a member of the Community Christian Church at Morrisville and was a retired custodian from the Arlington County School Board system. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lila J. and Jimmy R. Hawkins of Calverton; one sister Virginia Clatterbuck of Front Royal; one daughter-in-law Sandra Whorton of Flint Hill; eight grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren and a number of great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 15 with the Rev. Larry Kennedy officiating. Interment was in the Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington. Pallbearers were Billy Costello, Jeffery Hylton, Russell Figgins, Samuel Grimsley, Matthew Shaw and Fernando Martinez. Carroll Settle Sr. Insurance salesman Carroll F. Settle Sr., 78, of Front Royal died Tuesday, Jan. 13 at his home. Memorial services were held on Friday, Jan. 16 at the Baptist Temple Church with Pastor Danny Clegg followed by a reception at the church. A private burial preceded the service. Mr. Settle was bom Oct. 28, 1919 in Rappahannock County, the eldest son of the late Carrie Frazier and Walter H. Settle. He married the former Kathryn “Kitty” Morris in December 1939. He served in World War II in France and Germany from 1944 to 1946. He worked for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company for about 22 years covering Rappahannock and Warren Counties. He retired from the company in 1979. Recently he had been attending services at the Baptist Temple Church in Front Royal. Surviving are his wife Kitty; two sons Carroll Settle Jr. and his wife Vee in Bushnell, Fla. and Maurice E. Settle and his wife Debbie in Frederick, Md.; a daughter Patricia Banks and her husband Alex of Harrisonburg; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers Allen Settle, Arthur Settle, Wilton Settle, Luther Settle and Cecil Settle and two sisters Edna Vaught and Camilla Ogint. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers were Carroll Settle Jr., Maurice Settle, Alex Banks, Carroll Settle III, Ande Banks and Robert Shipe. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Ttemple Church, 25 West 18th Street, Front Royal, Va. 22630. See DEATHS, Page B6 CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA V 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

Deaths From Page B5 Mary Horvath School teacher Mary Catherine Horvath, 51, of Linden died Monday, Jan. 12 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Private services will be held at a later date. Ms. Horvath was bom May 25, 1946 in Baltimore, Md., daughter of the late Frank and Marion June Waterson Horvath, Jr. - She was an elementary school special education teacher with Rappahannock County Schools. She graduated with a M.A. in Psychology with endorsements in special education from George Mason University. Surviving is a daughter Villkas D’ Angelo-Horvath of Richmond and Linden; the daughter’s father Michael D’Angelo of Front Royal and a step-father Charles Imbraglio Woodville highlights Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grizzle of Fredericksburg were Wednesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Mrs. Sherry Leach of Middleburg was a Sunday evening guest of Mr. and mrs. Emory Conners. Happy birthday to Samantha Falls who will be celebrating her eighth birthday on Friday, Jan. 23. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill and Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest spent Tuesday night in Richmond. Mrs. Vest attended a computer training workshop at the Virginia Farm Bureau home office. The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist Church met at the church on Wednesday evening. School menus RCES Jan. 26: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice, milk. Jan. 27: Bagel/cream cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice, milk. Jan. 28: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice, milk. Jan. 29: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Jan. 30: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Jan. 26: Chicken tenders/ roll, macaroni and cheese, chose two: steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, baked apples. Jan. 27: Cheeseburger on bun, soft hot pretzel, choose two: french fries, green beans, chilled fruit. Jan. 28: Spaghetti, garlic bread, choose two: buttered com, garden fresh peas, chilled mixed fruit. Jan. 29: Pork barbecue on bun, nachos/cheese, choose two: hash browns, cole slaw, jello fruit salad. Jan. 30: Golden fried chicken, hot biscuit/butter, choose two: parsley potatoes, green beans, fruit. RCHS Jan. 26: Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, steamed broccoli, spicy applesauce, hot biscuit/butter or pepperoni pizza, hash browns. Jan. 27: Italian dunkers, french fries, chilled fruit, bread sticks, donut or cheeseburger on bun, french fires and fruit. Jan. 28: Chili boat/cheese, curly fries, apple pixie pie or cheese pizza, fries and fruit. Jan. 29: Spaghetti, buttered com, chilled fruit, homemade garlic bread or sausage biscuit, tuna salad on bun. Jan. 30: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter jelly sandwich, onion rings, hot apple sticks or grilled ham and cheese, onion rings and fruit. of Baltimore, Md. Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. John Lam Sales clerk John Wayne Lam, 42, of Front Royal died recently at his home. He was bom on Feb. 13, 1955, in Warrenton and was a son of the late Bela McKinley and Lydia Annie Stoneberger Lam. Mr. Lam was a sales clerk for Sherwin-Williams in Front Royal. He is survived by five brothers Walter A. Lam of Bristow, Matthew M. Lam of Stafford, Roger D. Lam of Amissville, Daniel A. Lam of Nokesville and Robert L. Lam of Alexandria and two sisters Brenda M. Hudson of Sommerville, Ala. and Shirley L. Givens of Decatur, Ala. Funeral services were conducted on Monday" Jan. 12 at Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. Albert A. Kling. Burial was in the Graves Chapel Cemetery in Stanley. Correction In the obituary on Edith Jordan which appeared in the Jan. 14, 1998 issue of the Rappahannock News, it should be noted that Mrs. Jordan was 67 years of age. The Rappahannock News regrets the error. Conference planned By Beveryly Butterfield Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Fauquier County Extension Office is pleased to announce that a training is planned for adults who work with children. It will be held on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Warrenton Baptist Church. This conference will provide six hours credit for professional providers needing to meet licensing requirements. It will also offer valuable information for adults, whether paid or volunteer, who work with children. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the program lasting from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will choose two of three interactive workshops to attend. Ginger 'Ibmlinsen, a Child Care Center Director from the Roanoke Valley area will teach the art of interactive storytelling. Down through the ages, stories have been used to record history, deliver a moral ethic, or entertain. She will teach participants how to use this art to fascinate and excite children of all ages by experiencing a story told in a five senses atmosphere. Peg Carson, National Fire Safety Education Representative for the National Fire Protection Association, will unveil NFPA’s comprehensive injury prevention curriculum called “Risk Watch” to help educators teach children (preschool through grade 8) how to take personal responsibility to avoid or prevent risk. Lee Land, director of Fauquier Community Child Care will lead a workshop on “Things to Make and Do With ' Pantyhose”. In this session, participants will unleash their creativity to actually make a number of items that children can craft from pantyhose. Participants will also learn how to safely color dye their projects using materials found in the average kitchen. A catered lunch will be provided. During the lunch period, participants are encouraged to bring items for show and tell that may give other child educators ideas they can use in their place of business. Keynote speaker is Dr. Miriam Porter, speaking on the topic of Working with the ADHD child. Dr. Porter has years of experience in education for children and training adults to work with children. She will share a video, numerous handout materials, and ideas and information for working with these children. Cost for training is $10. lb register, contact the JSrfuquier Extension Office at-341-7950. For more information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619 or the Fauquier Office at 341-7950. Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space (540)675-3338 Next Deadline January 23 AUTO U.S. 211 AUTO BODY Specializing in Auto Body Repair, Paints Auto Detailing & Cleaning Quality Work Reasonable Prices (540) 987-8338 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd . Culpeper 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-Slop Shop lor compete Home Decoraeng Seme* Floor Coverings ■ Wvttw Treamens Wallpaper • Sip Covers t Upholstery Rt 211 ArnteevOe. VA 937-5500 CATERERS u --— Uilfaye Caterers hie Ctaue hr Any Outturn Washington, VA (540)675-3442 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT , MacRae Associates, rc. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (Olfie $ CCoUme t jil ^ivttps A*, I M Chimney Sweeping Relining OtdL Scwict Fully Insured 16 'IfaVU ZxpVliCMCt Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CHIROPRACTIC Warrentm (MO) Jtt-ltSl D.C. Washington Office ($40)675-2498, TuH.-Sat. By Afeboinlmmi. CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION 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 Privacy Fencing AvtUtbh Alio Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PlULEiVS Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL A PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Line Water Soft (jmlitioners Free Estimates on Seta Work 540-675-3*49 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 SERVICES BUSHHOGGING BACKHOEWORK Specialized Sen'iee (540) 675-3901 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERKYMLLE. VA South Wales Business & Mini Storage Intersection of Rt. 211 and 229 All Sixes Available (540) 341-7000 TAX PREPARATION TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales A Sarvica GE 4 RCA Video Products Antennas a Salemte System Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool i Roper Appliances 312 North IWn SL, Madison (540)948-2200 TIRED OF POOR TV RECEPTION? Tired of cable; poor antenna reception; ranting a dish? SWITCH - 40 Channste $ 19.99/mo 70 Channels $29.99/mo 100% CREDIT APPROVAL in aU areas. For more info, cal 1-800-641-9999 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul. Waterford, Hearthstone & Pallet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (004) 971-0777 rtappy (Htu) year! 1998 EXCAVATING BROWN’S_ 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540) 635-7273 8ggg£d Dump Buehtowma Service Tru“ ?■' 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 WEDDING STATIONERY feeautijjul? (540)675-3338 Real Estate Directory Magnificent Views 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick home located on 2 acres in Rappahannock • Extra large master bedroom with four closets • Hardwood floors • Bathrooms, den, kitchen remodeled since 1992 • Screened porch • All rooms treshly painted this year • Satellite dish • 2 fireplaces-one stone, one formal • Well installed in 1990 • Williamsburg style wallpaper & color scheme •Stone fence • Beautiful trees and boxwoods •Lots more Reduced to $222,000 Call for appointment (540) 675-1097 EQUAL HOUSING All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-5438294. OPPORTUNITY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Washington, VA 173 acres, river, 3 ponds, 3 miles of board fence, building site, portion in Virginia Open ~ Space Easement, horse or cattle farm $885,000 40 acres, wooded mountain, private, well, pond, permit 4 BR dwelling $160,000 R.O. BRIDGES Owner/Broker 540-987-8781 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office MOSTLY OPEN -18.8 acre tract, board fencing, road frontage, stream and nice view. $80,000 FLINT HILL - 3 BR, 2 BA Rambler on 2 acres. 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How to invest wisely; three separate scenarios >r#'~' y, By George Rowand Times-Democrat Staff Writer f you suddenly received k some money, what would f you do with it? According to financial advisers, it depends on your present situation, lifestyle and needs and expectations for the future. So we decided to test that theory. We designed three hypothetical clients who walked in the door of three financial advisers and told them that they had recently received either $5,000, $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000. Let’s see what their advice might be. Before any reader jumps the gun and thinks that he or she can just take the advice given our hypothetical individuals, let me give this warning: These counselors have given this advice based on the specific fact situations that we presented to them. Their recommendations are not to be used for anybody else. In investing, one-size-fits-all is definitely not the rule. If any reader wants some help investing his or her money, sit down with an advisor and discuss plans, expectations, desires and — most importantly — risk tolerance. Having disclaimed any and all legal responsibility for this paper and file writers of these articles, let’s see what they did with our hypothetical investors. • Case #1 is a 29 year old named Mike. Mike works for himself doing body work on cars. He makes about $30,000 a year. Single, he lives in an apartment and earns enough to meet his needs. He does not carry a lot of credit card debt, and he’s paying $500 a month to pay off his year-old car. % When good fortune came his way, Mike went to see Target Inc. in Clifton. Mary Ann Rollings and Bret Fields devised the plans for him. Mike does not need to touch the money for at least five years and he told Rollings and Fields that he could stand a fair amount of risk. He’s aiming to accumulate enough money to make the down payment on a house and start a retirement fund. Here is what Rollings and Fields Rjck Chadwell advised. If he received $5,000, he should put $2,000 in a Roth IRA. Proceeds from that would be tax-free and could be used for a first-time home purchase up to $10,000. The money would be invested in a growth mutual fund. He should put $500 into a money market fund. That would provide liquid cash for emergencies or some larger purchase. And the remaining $2,500 would go into aggressive-growth and growth income taxable mutual funds. If he received $10,000, $2,000 should still go into the Roth IRA, while $1,000 goes into the money market fund and $2,000 into the taxable mutual funds. The remaining $5,000 would go into a Variable Annuity. This would start a retirement fund for him, and would force him to leave it alone. If he tried to withdraw it before he is 59 1/2, there will be penalties and taxes to pay. If Mike received $25,000, Rollings and Fields would advise the $2,000 Roth, $2,000 in the money market, $6,000 in the taxable funds, and $15,000 in the Variable annuity or an Equity Linked Annuity (ELI). The ELI would be similar to the Variable but sacrifices some upside potential by giving some downside guarantees. If Mike received $50,000, the Roth and money market fund would each See INVEST, Page 6 ©me* Community Newspapers Northern Virginia General Manager: John Tbler Editor: Laura Ruby Writer: George Rowand Art Director: Dana Thompson Advertising Manager: Kathleen Keller Advertising Representatives: Pat Gardiner, Michael Moorhead, Pam Symington Production: Jackie Colvin and Christina Berben Cover Desgin: Dana Thompson Cover Photo: R.B. Gassie Call: 347-4222 Fax: 349-8676 E-mail: ftdeditor@crosslink.net Write: Fauquier Times-Democrat P.O. 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Invest From Page 2 - get $2,000, the ELI would have $10,000, the Variable annuity would get $20,000, and the remaining $16,000 would go into the aggressive growth funds. Rollings emphasized that she thought it best for Mike to begin a monthly investment discipline. “Even if it’s only $50 or $100 a month. That’s the way to wealth.” • Case #2 is a family. Johnny Ray and Irene are in their 30s with one son, Kenton, whom they plan to send to college. They own their own home, with a $900 a month mortgage payment and are not carrying a lot of personal debt. Moderately conservative by nature, they want the money to be there when Kenton goes to State U. or a private college. We asked Rick Chadwell of Wheat First Butcher Singer in Warrenton to advise Johnny Ray and Irene. Chadwell chose to do so in a narrative form. following the standard disclaimer, Chadwell got to the meat of his advice. First, for anyone trying to save for college the new $500 education IRA is a great start, Chadwell said. These nondeductible contributions can be made each year until the child reaches 18. Any appreciation realized or income received is tax free so long as the account proceeds are ultimately used to pay for higher education expenses. A second funding vehicle for Kenton has been established by the Uniform Gift to Minors Act and is commonly called a custodial account. Generally, this account helps to reduce taxes by shifting that burden to the child’s lower tax bracket. Any person can give up to $10,000 annually to the child before triggering any tax issues. In terms of retirement savings the new Roth IRA is a very attractive choice. Johnny and Irene could invest $2,000 each into this plan. This nondeductible contribution is allowed to grow tax deferred, and, unlike the traditional IRA, withdrawals are not taxed as long as they are held past age 59 1/2. “Where Johnny Ray and Irene have excess funds to invest after taking care of Kenton and their IRA’s, they should start to build an investment portfolio. Because they are moderately conservative by nature, I suggest we use equity mutual funds for long term growth and perhaps some individual bonds for stability and income,” Chadwell said. “Whether we are investing for Kenton, their IRAs, or their personal portfolio, mutual funds would generally be my first choice for investment given the amounts of money in our example. “Where appropriate I would like to see the use of multiple funds, both domestic and global in scope, to insure proper diversification. As a rule I recommend funds in larger, well-established fund families,” Chadwell said. “One advantage of this is the flexibility to move easily between funds should your situation change or market circumstances to dictate. It is also important that the funds demonstrate a good long term track record with an entrenched management. „. „ Brian Coffin Once we have implemented the investment plan, it is important to monitor it on an ongoing basis. We should perform periodic reviews of the investments. Also, as time passes we should reassess their objectives to make sure that today s plan is still appropriate as their financial situation evolves.” • Case # 3 involves a couple in their late 50s, Effie and Henry. The two kids are through school, the house is paid for, and they make ends meet and have put a bit aside. While each is still working, they want to slow down and retire at 65. Each has an IRA. They want to use their windfall to travel some and still be able to help the kids out from time to time. Conservative by nature, they don’t want their found money blown away on speculative investments. We asked Brian Coffin of Scott and Stringfellow in Warrenton to advise Henry and Effie. Here is what he thought they should do. If they received $5,000, $1,000 goes into a money market fund, $2,000 into the MF income of American (reinvest dividends) and the other $2,000 goes into the AIM Blue Chip Fund for growth. If they had received $10,000, $2,000 goes into the money market fund and $8,000 into the AIM Blue Chip Fund with the dividends paid to them and the capital gains reinvested. If Henry and Effie received $25,000, Coffin advises that they invest $2,000 in the money market, $8,000 into the Blue Chip Fund, $5,000 into a real estate trust with a six percent dividend, $5,000 in Mobil Oil stock, and $5,000 in Fauquier Bank stock. With $50,000, Coffin gets more specific and diversified. He advises that $4,000 go into the money market fund, $8,000 into the Blue Chip fund, and $8,000 into Washington Mutual Shares. Five thousand dollars goes into each of the following: Mobil, IBM, Johnson and Johnson, Noble Drilling, Fauquier Bank and High woods — with a six percent dividend and excellent long-term growth potential in real estate in Florida and North Carolina. rTHE FIRST IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TO GET A TAX REFUND ICUCK. ZIP. FAST ROUND TRIP. Fauquier Accounting Services 7 HOTEL STREET • WARRENTON • VIRGINIA 20186 Nina Carter McKee CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (540) 347-0703 • FAX: 347-0450 E-MAIL: ncm@citizen.lnfi.net Should You Conside It’s not simply a matter of a lower interest rate. How much will it cost you? How long do you plan to live then? Cm you reduce or eliminate mortgage insurance? 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College saving options bring higher education within reach HOPE Scholarship Credit Lifetime Learning Credit I i I Education : ira ! (EdIRA) ji i i State RranalH prepaKi Tuition ! Program i * I ! US ! Series EE ; Savings ; Bonds Student Loan Interest Deduction Description Provides nonrefundable tax credit to middle income taxpayers up to $1,500 per student per year for part of the first two years of qualifying college costs not including room, board, books or fees. Equal to 20 percent of qualifying college costs up to $5,000 for unlimited number of years (increasing to $10,000 after 12/31/02). Costs include tuition and fees. Nondeductible IRA established only for college expenses of a beneficiary, including tuition and fees. Room and board may also qualify. Limited to $500 per beneficiary per year Prepayment of qualified higher education expense including room and board (if state program permits) to a state or its agency for a beneficiary. Income is taxed federally to recipient upon distribution. Individual who redeems qualified U.S. savings bond in a year in which qualified higher education expenses are paid may exclude redemption from income. Qualified expenses are tuition and fees only. A limited above the line deduction is allowed for interest payments due and paid on any qualified education loan. Deduction is allowed with respect to interest paid during the first 60 months in which interest is required. Exception to the 10 per- ‘ cent early withdrawal penalty rules for distribution from an IRA if used to pay tuition, room, board and some other expenses i I Eligibility Taxpayers who pay for students attending first two years of undergraduate education carrying at least 1/2 normal full-time class load. Students must be taxpayer, taxpayer’s spouse or taxpayer’s dependents Taxpayers who pay for attendance at post secondary educational institutions offering credit to a bachelors degree, associate degree or another recognized post secondary credential. Student must be taxpayer, taxpayer’s spouse or taxpayer’s dependents. Distributions are excluded from beneficiary’s gross income if higher education expense in a year equals or exceeds the EDIRA distribution for that year. To be used for enrollment at an eligible educational institution on at least a half-time basis. Enrollment at an eligible educational institution for taxpayer, spouse or dependent. Qualified bonds are those issued after 1989 to ah individual who has attained age 24 prior to issuance. The loan must be attributable to a period when the student was at least a half-time student. The interest must be attributable to the taxpayer, spouse or dependent who cannot be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer in the year of the deduction. Undergraduate or graduate level courses for taxpayer, spouse, child or grandchild Relationships with other code sections Election may not be made if an election is made to exclude gross distributions from an EDIRA. May not be claimed in the same year as the Lifetime Learning credit for the same student. Election may not be made if an election is made to exclude gross distributions from an EDIRA. May not be claimed in the same year as the HOPE Learning credit for the same student. Cannot be used in year contribution is made for the beneficiary to state tuition program. Exclusion cannot be claimed in the same year as HOPE or Lifetime Learning Credit. Distribution can be used while also claiming HOPE credit or the Lifetime Credit. Cannot make contributions in a year in which contribution is made for the same beneficiary to an EDIRA The amount of higher education expense must be reduced by the amount of expenses taken into account in determining the HOPE and Lifetime Learning credit. Interest is not deductible under this code section if it is allowed as a deduction under another section of the Code, i.e., if the interest is deductible as home equity loan interest None Gift/Estate Tax Consequence None None Contributions are treated as gifts of a present interest which limits the annual exclusion for taxfree gifts. Contributions are treated as gifts of a present interest eligible for the $10,000 annual exclusion for tax free gifts. Income Limitations Phased out for modified AGi between $80,000 and $100,000 for MFJ ($40,000 and $50,000 for singles) (zero credit for MFS) Phased out for modified AGI between $80,000 and $100,000 for MFJ ($40,000 and $50,000 for singles) (zero credit for MFS) Phased out for modffiedAGI between $95,000 and $110,000 for singlesand $150,000 and $160,000 for MFJ None Exclusion when bond is cashed is phased out between $49,450 and $54,450 (singles); $74,200 and $104,200 (MFJ) Deduction is phased out for modified AGI between $40,000 and $55,000 for singles and Between $60,000 and $75,000 for MFJ. (Zero for MFS) None Effective Date Qualifying expenses paid after 12/31/97 for classes beginning after that date. After 1997, year paid is eligible if academic period begins in first 3 months of following year Expenses paid after 6/30/98 for classes beginning after 6/30/98. Tax years beginning after 12/31/97 Changes to allow room and board are effective 8/20/96 Bond must be issued after 1989 to an individuaf who is 24 before date of issuance. After 12/31/97, phase in period: Year Maximum 1998 $1,000 1999 $1,500 2000 $2,000 2001 $2,500 Distributions made after 12/31/97 for expenses paid after 1997 for academic periods beginning after 1997 Source: HM, Barth & King Inc.