Rappahannock News, December 9, 1998

o,U*J c xinlJHU o i RICHMOND VA 23219-1905 121st Year ... No. 49 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents It will be a blast! By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Things are going to get really explosive this week in Sperryville — literally. The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun its work to the U.S. 211/522 intersection and later this week the contractor will “blow” the rock located on the hill across from Shaw’s Exxon. The event is set for Thursday, Dec. 10, but the date is subject to change, said Jim Jennings, in charge of public relations for the Culpeper District Office. The blasting will be done to remove the rock and hill in order to prepare for construction of the U.S. 211 turn lanes at the intersection with U.S. 522. In order to widen this narrow section of U.S. 211, explosives will be used to blast a portion of rock on the north side of U.S. 211, almost directly facing the Exxon station. This will result in a short clo sure of U.S. 211. There has been some concern by members of the Sperryville community over the planned blasting. James Shaw of Shaw’s Exxon, said, “I have thought from the beginning that a right turn lane is not needed. This will be a big inconvenience to the station and both businesses (the station and Burgers N’ Things) will lose some parking. But, if See BLAST, Page 2 awggpawwp . _ U 7T-- ■ J-*-v»^"i",i'“'fr g* ,"1^ U.S. 211-522 intersection project s , Highway workers plan to blast a rock formation across the highway from Shaw’s Exxon in Sperryvifle. source: nappanannock county tax map, VDOT construction plans Times Newspapers Graphic/John Bretschneider Festive occasion v j' ' ^ % v. ^ -if . ^ t R«pp«»aino^New»Stafff»K(t08/Cart Ebwn the Town of Washington's first Christmas Party was an unqualified success and the plans are to make it an annual event. . ■■ Av ' ——-4^ Smith joins success story at Co-op By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Phil Smith became the new manager of Rappahannock branch of the Culpeper Farmers’ Cooperative on Nov. 1 and when asked about his plans for the store, without a moment’s hesitation, he said it was to continue the store’s success. Since the store is a cooperative, patrons feel that it is there to meet and respond to their needs. Perhaps because of the excellent rapport the farmers have had with the store in the past, some have expressed concern with what they per ceive as new management policies and prices. Only on the job for slightly over a month, and Smith’s honeymoon is over. “There waa4he same problem when See SMITH, Page S County eases zoning for family f apartments After about an hour’s discussion of the proposed amendments to the zoning regulations concerning family apartments, the board of supervisors made some changes in that proposal from the planning commission. They left the standard as to how far an apartment can be from the main dwelling at 50 feet. They left as is the standard which says the apartment must be occupied by a family member for two years and after that may be rented. They did away with the standard which says a family apartment may not be occupied by more than three people and they adopted a new standard which says there shall be no more than one family apartment per separate parcel of land. Although not all the citizens who attended the public hearing agreed with the last standard, there was a general feeling of agreement that the ordinance had been made much more palatable to residents. “Please ask yourselves one question: is this change necessary?” said Pat Saltonstall of Flint Hill. “If you ask is it necessary, you will be forced to state why. Why must we make it so difficult, present such a mine field of rules, for a family to house a daughter, son, grandchild, grandparent or cousin near them but not right on top of them? On land they already own? Why are such people, who are dear to us, treated like aliens to Rappahannock County? Why are they not welcomed with at least as much respect as a strange new landowner?” Other residents such as Bob Lindquist, Billy and William Smoot and Karen ~ Bear also spoke agaihst the proposed changes and against parts of the regulation already in existence that they felt were 4 unfair. The board’s decision to change the standards was unanimous. In other board business: • The board heard a proposal from the Sperryville Gateway Committee for the county to enter into a grant match for the purpose of making improvements to the Main Street area and the footbridge in Sperryville and for the construction of a bike path. The committee wants to make a grant proposal for TEA-21 funds. The total project estimate is $650,000. Of that, 20 percent would be matching funds or $130,000. The county has already set aside $10,000 for the Gateway project, the group expects to get $25,000 in donations and suggested using $80,000 from the VDOT Six Year Road Plan. The remaining $15,000 they were requesting from the county. The supervisors, however, advised them to get accurate amounts for the projects and See BOARD, Page 2 Old jfrqiletiP’S The Town Arcbj*^^ P-^ Board will «£*»£„ is one agenda at the town ^. fc, Doug Happe^S3 This Wee^ • O®0-u’ her new ho*. d Sperryvrlle Forest, at uw Bookshop- t ft o m. John ^r° . . Dec. U. at 8 p^ illustrated Flint Hill will P^^fseen While ; ,k -Wild Flowers v library. —— courthouse. p° Vs IP*1 >u ujunclos. *■ an vH (fax) (»40l PV *** roo Scott sentenced to pay $500 fine By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Having been found guilty of a charge of petit larceny following a jury trial last month, Cecile Scott was sentenced last week in Rappahannock Circuit Court. Scott had been found guilty in General District Court but appealed the case. Scott was also found guilty by the jury of one charge of stealing $3 from a fund at Rappahannock County Elementary School. When asked by Judge Shore Robertson if she would like to make a statement before sentencing, she thanked the judge and her attorney, Douglas Baumgardner and said, “I borrowed $3 and have no idea why we are here today. It seems silly to me.” Baumgardner made a motion to set the case aside saying the court had erred in instructing the jury. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke cited nine cases supporting inference of intent to steal. The judge reviewed the instructions and said i they were correct as read, the jury was able i to weigh all the evidence and found it sufficient to return a verdict. He overruled the motion. Robertson said, based on all considerations, a fine of $500 would be imposed along with the cost of proceedings. “I realize you maintain your innocence,” he told Scott, “but the matter was completely and fairly tried. Perhaps with your multiplicity of abilities and skills you’ll be able to find some other way to fulfill your desire to work in the area you have talent in, with your music.” New map breathes life into history By Ivan Ussach Rappahannock News Contributing Writer It’s possible Gene Scheel has walked and seen more of Rappahannock County than anyone in a long, long time. The noted map maker and histonon painstakingly field checks every feature on his beautiful, hand-drawn historical maps. Chances are you’ve seen his distinctively detailed work somewhere: the historical maps of Culpeper and Fauquier counties, the Mosby Heritage Area Map — over 50 in all, mainly of the Virginia Piedmont, Tidewater and Upper Shenandoah Valley. What you haven’t seen is such a map of Rappahannock ... until now! After years of wishing for such a map, the Rappahannock Historical Society received a grant from the Hampton Foundation, a year ago, and Gene was off and running (okay, walking). And when I caught up with him in November he was still going at it. When does he decide to stop? “When I stall losing material,” he said. An unexpected comment from a man so committed to accuracy and precision. Indeed, Gene says the most difficult part of his work is fitting everything in. His crowded Photo Courtesy ot Ivan Usttch IN THE FIELD: Gene Scheel conducts research for his map. style, he admits, doesn’t always wear- well among traditional cartographers, but better that, he believes, than to leave out a detail and have it lost, perhaps forever. After a bite at Rappahannock’s oldest restaurant (History for 200: What is the Lombardy?), I followed Gene to a house near Viewtown. “Stay in the car,” he said. “I’ve never met this guy.” Well, Mr. Levi Atkins Jr. didn’t mind the Historical Society tagging along. After returning to U.S—211 we turned onto a private lane, ’ unlatched a few chained fences, and drove along a dirt road through the “Big Woods,” emerging in fields west of Poe Mountain. After coffering with a man on a motor cart, we searched on foot for a family grave* j yard. We found one, which 1 Gene identified mainly by the See MAP, Page 3

Board From page 1 look elsewhere for the remaining $15,000. VDOT would maintain all existing right-of-ways and PD9 will help administer the grant. The group will look at the proposal to determine ways to cut some costs and firm up gray areas and the matter will be set for public hearing in January. • The board considered the meals and lodging tax and the matter will be advertised for a public hearing next month to determine at what percentage the tax or taxes should be set. • The board advised the Commissioner of Revenue on the personal property issue and voted to leave the method of determining value for high mileage vehicles as it is for purposes of taxation. The county uses the chart from the NADA hook to assess value according to mileage. • The board voted to have a public hearing concerning a town - and county boundary adjustment issue. A landowner in the town has a small portion of his property that he wishes brought within the town boundary. • Capt. Chris Williams was appointed as interim sheriff. Sheriff Gan' Settle said goodbye and thank you to the board for all their support while he was in office. The board reported that the applicants for sheriff must have applied to the Clerk of the Circuit Court by Dec. 14 before 4:30 p.m. The court will conduct interviews on Dec. 17 and the new sheriff will take office Jan. 1, 1999. • The registrar reported on the voting machines and election. All went very smoothly except that one machine broke down. Fauquier loaned the county a machine. There was a problem with privacy, people could see other people’s ballots, and the registrar suggested that the ballot boxes be moved closer to the booths. The board decided the county purchase another machine to have as a back up and should do so soon in order to get the same model. • Dr. David Gangel, superintendent, reported that the architect had provided the county with a sketch of the new addition to RCHS and he gave one to each supervisor. He said the construction drawing phase would probably begin in the next few weeks. • Charlotte Nichols was reappointed to the Library Board and Mary Brown was appointed as the new member —Jan LaValley Blast From page 1 think someone should come talk to me and tell us what they’re going to do and what to expect. We’re less than 100 feet away from the rock.” Shaw said he is also worried about what the vibration will do to the business and the cars parked in front of it. According to Bob Moore, Warrenton resi Court Docket The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Ronnie Allen Jenkins, driving on a suspended license, $200/150 suspended, no driver’s license, $30 cost. Harry Edward Knave Sr., defective equipment, $30/30, no county tag, $30/2. Richard G. Price, no county tag, $35/40. Stewart Anthony Settle, 77/45, no seat belt, continued to Nov. 10. Raymond Bruce Shumway, driving on a suspended license, no child restraint, continued to Nov. 10. Luther Amos Stanley, no child restraint, $50. Kimberly Dawn Weakley, no seat belt, failure to display license plate, $25/30. Dallison Wayne Wilson, no child restraint, $50. Diane Lorraine Wood, expired inspection, $30/30. Christopher W. Woodward, assault and batter, six months in jail, suspended, 40 hours community service, $50 cost, brandish firearm, 90 days in jail, four days to serve. Ricky Ray Snider, 73/55, $54/40. Jimmy Mark Stevens, 71/55, $48/30. Joshua A.E. Hoover, possession of marijuana, complied, dismissed. Gregory Allen Ambler, 75/55, $60/30. Leesa Paula Anderson, 72/55, $51/30. Frederick A. Bladen Jr., 70/55, $45/30. Review of Herd report By Maky Beth Martin Rappahannock News StafT Writer Jean Butler decided to continue as chairperson of the Washington Planning Commission, at least until Milton Herd’s Final Planning Report was reviewed. She previously had resigned her position during the turbulent Washington Tbwn Council meeting earlier in the month. The commission reviewed the first 19 of the report's 47 pages during their monthly meeting on Nov. 30, as well as a letter added as a memorandum containing Herd’s own “subjective” recommendations. The commission members and the few attending town residents disagreed with some of his comments, but for different reasons. Herd stated that one of the big land use problems in the town is the tension between commercial and residential Celebrate the holidays with Y fragrant herb plants. Topiaries. Herb wreaths. Culinary herbs, including 12 rosemary varieties. Lavender and scented geraniums. Decorative hot pepper baskets. Herb books. DeBaggio Herbs 'Open Dec. 10 to 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two locations 43494 Mountain View Dr. • Chantilly, VA • (703) 327-6846 923 N. Ivy Street • Arlington, VA • (703) 243-2498 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPOINT INTERIM SHERIFF FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to Virginia Code Section 24.2-227, as amended, that the Judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit will, make an interim appointment to the Office of Sheriff of Rappahannock County to fill the unexpired term created by the resignation of Sheriff Gary Settle. To be appointed, a person must have been a County resident for at least thirty days. The person so appointed will serve until midnight on December 31, 1999. The Court will interview applicants for the interim appointment and receive comments from others on behalf of the applicants on Thursday, December 17, 1998 commencing at 5:15 o'clock p.m. in the Courtroom at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia. Resumes, vitae, references and written comments should be submitted to Diane Bruce, Clerk of the Rappahannock County Circuit Court, P.O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747 no later than Monday, December 14, 1998 at 4:30 o'clock p.m. Persons who desire to appear before the Judges should so notify Diane Bruce in writing by the same time and date. For further information, contact Diane Bruce, Clerk of the Rappahannock County Circuit Court at 540-675-3621 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Diane Bruce, Clerk Rappahannock County Circuit Court Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannock Neius Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21 Elsewhere in the U.S.....$27.°°/year Name _ Address __;_ City_ - State Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: fiappahtamodt Nruts, P.O. 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Moore said the contractor should be getting in touch with people in the area and would no doubt check the homes and businesses located near the blast site for existing damage. Any damage caused by blasting, mainly from tremors underground, the contractor is libel for, he said. VDOT will be distributing flyers to people in Sperryville to inform them of the project plans. “We don’t anticipate closing the road longer than 10 minutes,” said Moore. “But for safety concerns, we must shut down the highway when explosives are used.” Moore added that local radio media will be advised as soon as a final time is established for the rock blasting. The $221,512 project calls for adding a right-hand turn lane from eastbound U.S. 211 for motorists turning onto southbound U.S. 522, as well as a left-hand turn lane from westbound U.S. 211 onto southbound U.S. 522. As a result of local citizen input, the project also calls for additional landscaping at the completion of the construction. During the rest of the construction, one lane of traffic will remain open at all times, with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. Route 1001 (Main Street) in Sperryville is not planned for any detouring during normal construction activities. Last week, Secretary of Transportation Shirley Ybarra spoke to the Times Community Newspapers editorial board and when asked about possible problems from a blast like this she said, “If we can implode buildings with people standing almost right next to them, I’m sure we can take care of one rock — even if it is a big one.” uses adding that future expansion of The Inn be limited so that it does not overly dominate the town. Other suggestions were that town streets be extensions of the existing network of roads and be narrower than modem, which are too wide and flat. His recommendations allowed for several different plans for growth in the town with streets and a town green dividing privately owned property. Council member Steve Critzer especially expressed concern that Herd’s maps showed extensive residential development on privately owned property. "I don’t want that much development,” Butler said, during the discussion. “The issue of allowing for commercial development is mute,” said John Byam when reviewing the plans. He also added that one of the issues the town needs to address is where the core of the town is to be located. The report stated that while 15 percent of the town’s 152 acres is residential, 75 percent is agricultural or open use and some could be easily converted to residential and community use. Another work session was planned for 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 14. Other business addressed by the commission was an application for a property line change presented by Louise van Dort for The Inn. The request was to return the line to where it had been when purchased from the Morehouses. The, board decided they needed more information to see if the lot was conforming. 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Seeking the little brown bird Last March I made a presentation on birds to an allday Symposium of the Virginia Native Plant Society at Airlie. During the break following my slide show, a number of people came up with questions and stories about birds. A file card was placed in my hand. I took it, and read: “Please write about Brown Creepers.” I asked the small group which one had given me the card, the only answer was: “A lady. She has gone.” I wish I knew her name for she set me to thinking. The Brown Creeper is a slim, small — only 4 3/4 inches — bird that searchers for insect food hidden in a tree trunk in a most distinctive and curious manner. The creeper is brown above, white below and has a long, thin, slightly decurved bill. The bird’s tail feathers are stiff like those of a woodpecker and the creeper uses its tail as a prop on vertical surfaces much as a woodpecker does. For his journal entry for Dec. 11, 1855, Henry David Thoreau wrote about the Brown Creeper: “He is a low curve from point of beak to end of tail, resting flat against the tree.” It required considerable thinking on that for me to realize that it is very apt and wonderfully descriptive. When searching a tree trunk for over-wintering insects and their eggs, the creeper starts at the base of the tree and circles the trunk upward. In this way the little bird misses very little; if he perceives that he has missed at patch of bark, the creeper makes a few jumps backward down the trunk. The little bird then continues his circular All Things , Wild And ? Wonderful John Trott way up and around the tree. On reaching the part of the tree trunk where the branches begin to thrust themselves out, the creeper flies to the base of another tree and starts all over again. In this way all the tree trunks within a given area are covered. Don’t expect to see this bird here in summer unless you live at high elevation where they breed and build a nest under an overhanging piece of bark. The Brown Creeper migrates from its breeding grounds in the New England states and eastern Canada to spend the winter here in the Virginia Piedmont. Never common, small and shy and mostly silent, this bird is well worth a search. It is my guess that the lady with the request for information at Airlie had seen this little bird on a regular basis at or near her feeder. To my dismay, I have not seen a Brown Creeper in the yard here in Flint Hill. On occasion, when I have been wandering in the woods of Rappahannock County, a small movement has caught my eye. The movement has been a creeper as it silently landed at the base of a tree trunk to start its circular journey upward. If the bird made a sound at all it was a short, sibilant see?, sounding much like a question. Winter flocks of chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers and, on occasion, kinglets often contain a creeper or two. This “flock feeding” behavior benefits members of the foraging group for if one bird finds food, the others can profit from it. Hungry hawks are often confused by the number of individuals in a flock to the point that they cannot single out an individual for a meal. Also, the sharp eyes of one bird that perceives a predator can result in an alert signal to the whole flock. All then hide, scatter or freeze into immobility and escape the hungry hawk. A suddenly still Brown Creeper blends into the textured trunk of a tree trunk so perfectly as to become invisible. Friends who have had this little bird as a regular visitor to the bird feeder have spread a mixture of peanut butter, cornmeal and rendered fat from suet or bacon grease on a tree trunk. There the creeper found the delicacy and returned on a regular basis for more. I have also heard reports of the creeper turning up to pick at a suet feeder. Lee Trott adds canned dog food to her winter mixture for birds. This concoction we call “bird pudding” could also be spread on a tree trunk. It might attract the Brown Creeper; it would also be welcomed by woodpeckers. I hesitate to add that the squirrel might also find it very much to his liking. I hope the lady at the Symposium who wanted more information on the Brown Creeper reads this. It was a pleasure to think and write about the “little brown bird.” Map From Page 1 slight elevation of the plot, which would have been mowed around. The stones were unmarked. We didn’t stay long, and left the peaceful undisturbed. Whether this was the site Gene was looking for I didn’t have the chance to ask before having to leave. I left the trio conferring again back at the motor cart. (Gene later told me he found over a dozen sites that day, including five graveyards and a mill.) Gene has personally met with hundreds of Rappahannock citizens, in every part of the county. He said it takes a lot of “beaver ing” to find out the names of places. In many cases he was the first to ask about the sites they showed him: old houses, graveyards, ruins and more. The large number of family graveyards surprised him; Gene placed the number of walks he took with Misty Hitt of the Historical Society at “uncountable.” They’ll all be on the map, as well as hundreds of “historical” homes at least 50-years-old. Aylett Hawes Buckner III and Katherine Riley were also particularly helpful, said Gene. 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Lady Panthers pummel Clarke By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Although the volleyball teams got off to a rocky start against Page County last week, the coaches feel things are definitely looking up. The varsity won impressively against Clarke County Monday in two games, 15/10 and 15/3. “I see them improve with each game,” said coach Laura Conklin. “They are working together now and learning to play as a team. They’re really playing pretty well now.” “Alice Gentry is a leader on the court and plays with her heart — that makes a big difference,” Conklin said, adding that Gentry had an exceptional game against Clarke. Conklin said she was disappointed in the team after their loss to Page County because they were “definitely not playing up to their potential. They did not play well at all.” Against Strasburg last week the team played well and were “much more like the team I see in practice,” Conklin said. The games were much closer, they lost 9/15, 15/11, 9/15. Junior varsity coach Heidi Maeyer said the JV team’s movement on the court is better now but they need to get rid of the nerves and settle down. The JV came out well against Page, winning the first game 16/14 but lost the second and third games, 10/15 and 13/15. “I thought they played very well for their first game and considering the fact that only two girls on the team had played before in games,” Maeyer said. They lost to Strasburg and Clarke but Maeyer said Strasburg was very consistent and Clarke’s serves were very ^ The * Country Cafe will be closing at 4 p.nt. on Saturday, Dec. 12th for a private party. Sorry for any inconvenience, m David . tb- teextftifat *dc4Wf and &ouHty fin o£ Aiatontc ‘Sect and %kea6faafa 73>cccm6e» 12(6: fpm - 6 pm * ^eecmStn 13(6: 2 pm - 6 pm (4dmiMioH ft2 *dc** tAaU 2 Aoun* «Mtf/ *Vi*it 11 *Juma, flonieucltf decorated fan (Ac Aelideuf&l f4dmi*&ioa include* (Ac toun 600A utitA recipe* and Antonie fact* faom cacA *}uk. ^efaeoAmeut* toill Ac eenued. 'licAe&x and iufa at &*uHt*t &Aam&cn (Commence 540-772-4620 tdC 6VC4lt&CH itdltC foldt We hope lots of good old-fashioned cheer will be coming your way during the holidays. And may we say "thank you" for your patronage. —‘The Staff and Management BROOKSIDE RESTAURANT LURAY, VIRGINIA Brookside Gift Shop will be open until December 24th. HUGE SALE IN PROGRESS. The Restaurant will close at 2:00 p.m. December 13th for our “Winter’s Nap" and will reopen for full-time operation January 15 th, 1999. strong. “If we had been able to receive their service we could have done better. They had a server and got 10 points in a row and we couldn’t break the serve.” The JV lost to Clarke 7/15 and 6/15. The teams play Page County again Friday away and on Saturday the varsity plays in a tournament at George Mason. The game scheduled for Dec. 10 has been rescheduled for Dec. 17 at Luray. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cart Ebom HERE IT COMES: Alice Gentry slams one over on Clarke. RCHS Girl’s volleyball Dec. 10, Luray, away, 6:15 p.m. Dec. 11, Page, away, 6:15 p.m. Dec. 12, George Mason quad, away, TBA. Dec. 16, Clarke, away, 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Strasburg, away, 7 p.m. RCHS Boy’s basketball Dec. 11, Page, home, 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Page, away, 6 p.m. Dec. 18, Stonewall Jackson, home, 6 p.m. Dec. 28 and 29, Page Valley Tournament, away, 8:30 p.m. Christmas Trimmings from Around the World December Holiday Hours: Mon. - Wed. 10-6, Thurs. & Pri. 10 - ? Sat. 10 - 6, Sun. 12:20 - 4:20 ^ffAffTTf A CAMELEER Downtown Culpeper 104 East Davis Street S40-?25-?079 J?rr'V'" ATTENTION: RAPPAHANNOCK C IV IL, WAR HISTORY AVAILABLE Rappahannock/Rapidan Historical Association presents the first printing BATTLE MOUNTAIN AFFAIR (researched by I'.n. nitty The book BATTLE MOUNTAIN AFFAIR is a well documented Mr. page detailed report ot Civil War engagements ai Hattie Mountain. YA near presem day Laurel Mills and Viewtowti. v.v On July 22. 23 and 24. 1803. 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-Eappabattnorit iietos— 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 Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9,1998 Our View Change for best Supervisors take public comment to heart, change zoning regs The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors made a positive move in doing away with the three person occupancy restriction for family apartments at Monday’s meeting of the board. Although the restriction does not apply after the two year time period that the ordinance requires a family member to occupy the apartment, it’s like Roger Welch said, “If we can’t enforce it why have it in the ordinance at all?” Exactly! The board also left the 200 foot limit intact and did not approve the suggestion by the planning commission to tighten the distance to 50 feet. A smart move since so many spoke against having a family apartment 50 feet from the main dwelling. They did approve allowing only one apartment per parcel of land though. That may seem very restrictive to residents with large parcels of land but there are other avenues for development that are allowed. The board is concerned about the issue of density and, with the constant barrage they face from people who want the county to remain as it is, they most likely made the right decision. Progress made Gateway Committee has come a long way in just a year The Sperryville Gateway Committee has put together an interesting proposal for future progress in the village area. They made a preliminary presentation to the board of supervisors Monday and although some changes were suggested by the supervisors and will most likely be made, the group deserves a big hand and lots of kudos for the work they’ve done this year and the progress they’ve made. They should be an inspiration to the other villages in the county to jump on the bandwagon. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom The annual tree lighting ceremony in Washington took place just after the town’s Christmas Party on Sunday. Letters Article not accurate After reading the Nov. 25 front page article on the Scott trial, I feel compelled to respond for the benefit of all who were not present in the courtroom as the article does not accurately reflect what took place. The title states “Jury finds Scott guilty.” There is no mention anywhere in the article that this same jury found Scott not guilty of two charges brought against her. A more accurate title might have been “Jury finds Scott guilty on $3 charge.” There is no mention in the article that Doug Baumgardner went tediously through the daily log and balance sheets, both which were used as evidence against Ms. Scott, and pointed out at least 20 inconsistencies between the two records. There is no mention in the article that Mr. Baumgardner kindly pointed out that the office staff responsibilities at RCES are far too numerous to keep*, on top of them all. In fact an office staff member admitted on the stand that procedures put in place to monitor the monies were not followed on at least seven occasions, that the key to the drawer was not on her person at all times and that she loaned the entire key ring to any teacher who happened to be locked Out of , his.her room. •* The article does mention, however, information that the judge did not allow Peter Luke to use in the courtroom against Ms. Scott. Yet no mention is made of what Doug Baumgardner was not allowed to use in her defense, i.e., that she resigned her teaching position and has endured months of pain and suffering over a $3 mistake in judgment. The article implies that Ms. Scott is somehow connected to a pattern of thefts. It does not mention as Support was great I would like to thank my hard-working board of directors, Bill Payne and his family, and the many local citizens and merchants who donated time, talent and money, and high quality items for out third annual Fall Auction. This event netted over $16,000 for our scholarship fund. Of the 96 children currently enrolled, 35 are receiving some tuition assistance. The money to fund scholarships that enable children from less affluent families to attend our programs From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 12, 1968 Miss Judy Burtner of Augusta County has accepted a position as Extension agent, Home Economics, Rappahannock County and will assume her duties here the first of the new year. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sophia will open their IGA Foodliner Store on Thursday, Dec. 19. The store is located in the Lea building in Washington. New officers elected to head the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society are: president, Mrs. HLB. Wood Jr.; vice president, Mr. Ian Pryde; secretary, Mrs. Lee Thornton; treasurer, Mrs. James F. Massie; memorial chairman, Mrs. Roberta Spalding. New members on the board of directors are: Mr. Mrs. Ian Pryde; Mrs. Molly VonBrederode; Mrs. Paul Miller; Mrs. Merle Scoggin; Mrs. Chester W. Fannon Jr.; and Mrs. James B. Moss. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 13,1973 The division meeting of the SCA was held last Tuesday at the 15th Street Elementary School in Front Royal. The program included a series of quizzes in which students from six schools competed. Among those from Rappahannock participating and placing were: Eva Grimsley, Julia Gordon and C.M. Green, 7th grade, placing second; Marion Eastham and Tony Armentrout, 6th grade, first place; Paula Butler and Ivan Plotnick, 5th grade second place; Lindsay Eastham and Billy Menefee, 4th grade, in first place. David W. Streagle, a warrant officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, was graduated Thursday from the FBI National Academy at Quantico after completing a 12-week course. He is married to the former Elizabeth Latham of Amissville and they have two children, Shannon and Marc. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 8,1988 Boy Scout Pack 50 of Amissville has participated in several club activities over the past months. In October, 40 attended the Haunted House in Culpeper and in November a group of 23 enjoyed a skating trip to Culpeper. Plans for December include a hayride, bonfire and Christmas caroling. Jim Racer of Washington won the gingerbread house given away at The Village Cafe in Washington during the Colonial Christmas weekend. Mark and Ann Kolack, cafe owners, extended their congratulations. Ann Kolack is offering a class on how to create your own gingerbread house on Dec. 13 from 5-9:30 p.m. comes from our annual letter donations and our annual fund raising events. It is only through continued support from our local community that we can continue to raise $30,000 each year to serve children from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Our auction for next year is set for Nov. 13, and we are already beginning to solicit donations of antiques, rugs, vintage collectibles and art. We have storage available immediately, so please help us out and donate to this annual event! Call RoseAnn.... Sharp at 675-323? for more information. Thank you all for helping us enrich the lives of young children in Rappahannock! Rose Ann Sharp ' Director, CCLC None of his We should all feel some shame that Governor James Gilmore, in the name of all the people of Virginia, set himself against the tragic decision of Mrs. Hugh Finn to stop the artificial means that prolonged her husband’s lifeless existence. It is hard to decide whether to object more to his cruelty to Mrs. Finn, bit weakness in being unable to withstand the pressure of a radical “Christian" legislator, or his understanding so little of state law, after four years of being Attorney General of Virginia, that the Virginia - Supreme Court took only three hours to rule unanimously that it was none of his business. Whose privacy will he invade next? Yours? Mine? Augustus C. Johnson Syria was brought out in her defense that during her two years here $40,000 was raised by the band boosters most of it passing through this very file drawer without one dollar missing. The article calls it a “grueling two-day trial.” This I agree with and must admit many questions came to my mind while sitting through it, the foremost being, “Is this effective use of our tax dollars?” “Could this somehow have been avoided?” “A two-day trial for a $3 conviction?” Perhaps we could have built our much needed track, fixed another leaky roof or even hired more office help at RCES with the money we just spent on this ftrial. Perhaps instead of setting up surveillance cameras and seeking help of outside agencies the matter could have been handled internally. As was brought out in the trial, all teachers atvRCES have access to all other teachers money in this file drawer. It would seem logical that the - very first time money was l missing a simple prudent act * to take would be to limit access to the drawer. Why «; wait for a pattern to develop? Having two children at the high school, I know their office handles the monies in ai teller like system and there | doesn’t appear to be any problems. Had this been implemented at RCES, the first * time money was missing Ms. * Scott could never have bor- 1 rowed $3 for lunch, the countjf would not have had this expensive trial to pay for, and* most important of all the kids in Rappahannock County would not have lost a wonderful and dedicated music teacher who they are extremely fond of and greatly admire. Grade Gillis Scrabble > Thanks for help I want to take this opportunity to thank several people for their help with the “Historic Sperryville Holiday Open House” on Dec. 6. Thanks to Susan Dalev at Montague, Miller Co. for the final copy arid printing services, Uncommon Sense Inc. (the parent company of Self Help Center) which underwrote the first flyer. Davette volunteered to draw the map, saving me untold amounts of embarrassment, let’s just say she took pity on me. Special thanks to the Sperryville Business Council for under. writing the«econd flyeiy with "tViA man ■*"* ’ n*v» vne map., ,r , * This idea grew from my decision to open the Self Help Center in Sperryville on Dec. 6. And, yes, we opened, enjoying several local visitors between their Sunday church activities. Thank you for mak ing the opening a welcoming. ; I would really love to stop there but apologies are in • order. A few businesses were missed, even though I visited • personally 44 and a few others were short changed by the process. I do beg your patience as - it is our intention to act in a unified manner, including everyone who wants inclusion. It was my experience that the overwhelming major- . ity of business people in Sperryville are interested in celebrating and promoting together. I’m hoping that the Sperryville Business Council ' will awakeft from its slumber (bygones) and that together • we’ll create a really complete ’ map on a brochure. A joyous holiday season to all! Elizabeth Lee-Harris Sperryville a success Iwould like to thank every-' one who contributed to and participated in the Town of Washington Christmas Party at the Town Hall and Tree Lighting at the courthouse on Dec. 6. The fellowship everyone enjoyed, was a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas season in town. Singing Christmas carols on a balmy night was an unusual experience which we all enjoyed thanks to the guitar playing of the Rev. Phil Bailey and the singing of the Rev. Jenks Hobson. Based on the enthusiasm, I am hoping that we can make it an annual event. Stewart Willis Mayor, Town of Washington •***Mr» f ^-f - -*Jf** M> -.i Settle will be missed It is via til great regret that I read in last week’s paper about the departure of Gary Settle as the Sheriff of Rappahannock County. Sheriff Settle served the Tbwn of Washington as well as the county and did both well. In my interactions with him, he was straight forward, decisive and constructive, and he always did his best to help the town in any way he could. He will be missed. I’m sure that the whole town joins me in thanking him and wishing him every success. Stewart Willis Mayor, Town of Washington

Smith From Page 1 Gordon Thornhill became manager in 1962,” said Alan Stokes, Rappahannock member of the store’s board of directors. Thornhill was the manager of the Rappahannock store for 36 years until he retired in April. Smith said he knew this was a hard time for farmers with the drought and low cattle prices, but he follows store policy and prices are established not by him but at the Culpeper central headquarters. Each Friday a price list for the following week is sent to the branches, said Ted Gore, executive vice-president and general manager of the central headquarters. He added, managers did have some flexibility within the company’s policies when dealing with customers ordering large quantities. The Co-op has a number of boqking programs with a guaranteed low price for feed in quantities as small as two tons over a six-month period. 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Last week, however, the Coop’s prices for basic horse and cattle feed, mineral-salt blocks and supplement protein-mineral blocks were noticeably higher than at similar stores. This comes at a time when pastures are stressed for lack of rainfall and farmers who are raising animals to grow or gain weight have to supplement or feed their cattle more than usual. To the Co-op’s credit they made available the contents of their feed ingredients immediately, while another store balked at having the nutritional contents of their feeds examined by the Rappahannock News. On the surface it looked like the Co-op’s prices were higher for similar products, but when speaking to Strahan, he explained the variety of contents that can effect prices. Ingredients that increase the nutritional value of feed and supplement blocks, as well as the cost, are fat, soybean or peanut oil instead of urea, which is a cheap protein substitute listed as non-protein nitrogen, and minerals and vitamins. As explained by Strahan, pricing feed by dollars per pound is too simplistic, so consumers need to become informed of their animals’ nutritional needs, read labels and compare products. Gray Armistead was one farmer who said he was satis social security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE • Announcing our new location in Culpeper... §& 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor V* r i (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 fied with the Co-op’s policy and prices. He said he told three feed stores how much he wanted in growth and weight gain for his herd of over 400 cattle. He chose the Co-op as the best deal and said he liked the convenience of storing his feed at the store. Smith has a strong back ground in accounting and marketing. 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Church f Activities .............. m... m.i ■ HM.. Hi III..III.nil Flint Hill Pentecostal Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Sunday: Wednesday: 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. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 13 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 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. “Community Sing” planned Washington Baptist Church will host their second annual “Community Sing” on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. The community is invited to attend. 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. 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 Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Thursday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Children and Adult 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Special Speaker: Robert O. Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. J Christy Pace and Ricky Savage II Christy Pace to wed Ricky Savage II Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson Pace of Deer Path, Ala. are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Christy to Ricky Savage II. He is the son of Ricky Savage of Oklahoma and Connie Bly of Winchester. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Savage of Castleton and Ashby Jenkins of Front Royal. Miss Pace is a 1998 graduate of Liberty Christian Academy in Alabama. The groom-to-be is a graduate of Massanova Christian Academy in Castleton. He also graduated from Free Gospel Bible Institute in Export, Pa. He is an evangelist. A Jan. 23, 1999 wedding is being planned in Alabama. Following a honeymoon, the couple will reside in Castleton. Prayer seminar slated Woodville Baptist Church is hosting a prayer seminar on Saturd y, Dec. 12. This six hour prayer seminar is conducted by Dr. J. Gordan Henry. Dr. Henry has conducted over 790 prayer seminars in 43 states, Washington, D.C. and 32 other nations around the world. The event begins with a coffee, juice and doughnut time from 8:30 until 9:15 a.m. The seminar begins at 9:30 a.m. and lasts until 4:30 p.m. There is a one hour break for lunch which will be provided by the hosting church. The church will also provide a nursery for young children. Please register early so the church can prepare the food and nursery space is limited. There is no fee to attend the seminar. It is requested that you give $5 for the workbook if you are able, a love offering will be collected for Dr. Henry’s expenses. “Woodville Baptist would love to fill the church with people who want to serve the Lord in effective prayer,” said a spokesperson. Call Alpheus or Eva ij jms Atkins at 9878066 t o register or if you need additional Holiday programs Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will have A their annual children’s Christmas pageant Dec. 13 during the 11 a.m. service. Church fellowship and a dinner will follow. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will have an adult choir with special Christmas music on Dec. 20 during the 11 a.m. service. The annual Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. A Children’s Christmas Cantata will be held at Reynolds at 11 a.m. on Dec. 27. Amissville United Methodist Church The United Methodist Church in Amissville invites everyone to their Christmas program on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. A candlelight service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. F.T. Baptist F. T. Baptist near Sperryville will have a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. Well known soprano, Rose Marie Sims from Washington, D.C. will be the guest soloist. There will be a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m.. All are welcome. F. T. Baptist is located on Slate Mills Road. For additional information call Marilyn Armor at 9878020. Sperryville United Methodist Church The Sperryville United Methodist Church Sunday School will be presenting a play entitled, The Littlest Angel on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. A warm invitation is extended to the public. Breakfast with Santa The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Many stores around the Sperryville area will .be celebrating the holiday season with special sales, open houses, refreshments and visits from Santa. We encourage the community to support the Sperryville merchants. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will sponsor an “All American Christmas Breakfast” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Breakfast will _ be served from 7 to 11 a.m. The -.meal * w i 1 1 be prepared by P a t Jenkins and Com-pany and will consist of sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, baked 987-8740 apples, pancakes, coffee and juice. Adult breakfast will be $5 and $3 for children six years and under. Carry out available. For more information call Nancy at 987-8495. The Sperryville United Methodist Church Sunday School will be presenting a play entitled “The Littlest Angel” on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. A warm invitation is extended to the public. Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton and Amber Dodson were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Ashleigh Pullen. Amber and Ashleigh enjoyed the afternoon of playing together. Guests in the Jenkins home on Wednesday were Mrs. Lillie Corbin and Mrs. Frances Corbin. 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 HilU VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 But for the Grace of God... The weather is cold. The chocolate is hot. In the living room, the fireplace pops and crackles while snow falls silently against steamed window panes. Oh, how wonderful to be in our cozy home, laughing at the cold, daring it to enter our warm haven. Most of us are fortunate. We have shelter and food. We snuggle up close to those we love. One flick of the thermostat creates our chosen environment Everyone is not so fortunate. Some huddle over sidewalk grates for temporary Warmth. Others beg on street comers for enough change to buy a hot cup of coffee or a frugal meal. We may view them with disdain, assuming Hut they do not care enough to better themselvei. God tells us not to judge, but to love even "the least of these...” Enter God’s house this week. Thank Him for His blessings and pray for those less fortunate. Sunday Matthew 3:1-12 Monday Malachi 3:1-18 Tuesday Malachi 41-6 Wednesday Matthew 11:1-19 Thursday Matthew 11:20-30 Friday Puim 72 Saturday Isaiah 11:1-16 Scnptures Selected 0y The * <encsn Bote Society Copyright 1996 Keislef W l iams N®*$pap«r S«rv CM. P 0 Bo» 8005. ChahOttPS^Ip. 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Amissville prepares for upcoming events We wish Sheriff Gary Settle all the best as he leaves his post with the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office on Dec. 9. He has been an asset to our community and has served the county well. Good luck Gary! Mrs. Evelyn Burrough is home after a visit to her brother-in-law in Brownsville, Tenn. and a brother-in-law in Lumberton, North Carolina over the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy birthday wishes go out to Miss Beth Martin who will be eight years old on Monday, Dec. 14 and to Chris Scott who also has a birthday on the 14th. Happy birthday to Sue Shuman who will celebrate her big day on Thursday, Dec. 17. Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed beginning Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. By GLENDA GUM Rappahannock County Public Schools will begin their break on Dec. 22 through Jan. 1 The United Methodist Church in Amissville invites everyone to their Christmas program on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. I have it on good authority that Santa Claus will make an appearance after the program! There will be a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at the United Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. Come join the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Amissville Baptist Church will have its youth and children’s Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 20 starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome, The Christmas program for the Jeffersonton Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. followed by a time of fellowship and refreshments. On Christmas Eve there will be a candlelight service beginning at 6 p.m. Food and monetary donations will be collected at our community businesses for the annual Community Christmas Baskets which is a combined effort of the Amissville Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, United Methodist Church and the Ruritan Club through Dec. 16. Last year, 75 people were recipients. Fruit baskets and poinsettias were delivered to our elderly and shutins. Food baskets were given to needy families in the area. Your donations made it possible last year and will make it possible this year. Checks may be made payable to Amissville Christmas Food Drive and sent do Dorothy Hackley, P.O. Box 75, Amissville, Va. 20106. Help is also needed to assemble and deliver the food baskets. Contact Jan Makela at 937-5718 if you are able to volunteer. You may place an order for citrus fruit sponsored by the Rappahannock High School Band by contacting Sally Havstad at 987-9342. Please have your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. Woodville resident retires from VDOT On Friday, Dec. 4 the Washington VDOT Headquarters Superintendent Ennis Jenkins and staff hosted a retirement luncheon in honor of Richard W. Burke of Woodville. Mr. Burke has been employed with VDOT for 29 years and eight months. He mostly served in the capacity was motor grader operator. Words of commendation and gratitude for services rendered were , expressed by Robert Anderson of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors; Don Askew, Culpeper District Administrator; Bob Moore, Warrenton VDOT Resident' Engineer and Ennis Jenkins. Mr. Burke was presented with gifts to include caps with special logos, a knife and a By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 ?old watch. He also received in award from the the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors for distinguished service as an employee of VDOT in Rappahannock. The luncheon was well attended by active and retired VDOT employees from Washington and Warrenton. His wife, son and daughter-inlaw were also present. Congratulations and best wishes were extended by his co-workers and all in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. James Sykes, Brad Sykes and sons Thomas and Michael and Missy and Damian of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and Katherine of Flint Hill were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were among those attending a pre-Christmas dinner party at the home of Jay and Chris Keys on Sunday night. Donna Burson and daughters Rachel and Katie of Millwood, former residents of Woodville were , dinner guess of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Bethany on Thursday evening. Mrs. Shirley Brown, Melissa Brown and a friend of Sperryville were Friday visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Dr. Jimmie Johnson of Lakeland, Fla. was a Friday night guest of Raymond Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson. Mrs. Josephine Vest, Mrs. Pat Wharton, Mrs! Vallie butler and Norma Holt were shoppers in Charlottesville on Saturday. Rev. Paul Hawkins of Virginia Beach was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox of Luray were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. One holiday “crunch” you’ll love r Virginia apples and apple products make holiday specials fast and easy, not to mention delectable, profitable and nutritious. This versatile, speed-scratch ingredient really pares the time it takes to make everything from festive breakfasts to beverages, holiday entree plates to desserts! Virginia applesauce, for example, can go beyond a simple side dish to add zest and profitability to pancake or pumpkin muffin batters. Mix it with wine and lemon juice for an instant gourmet sauce for chicken. Or substitute it for oil and save money, as well as calories, on exciting holiday entrees. Apple pies and cobblers are a snap when you get a head start with sliced processed Virginia apples. Or you can use sliced, canned apples to bring zest to chicken salads or serve as a fun side dish. Holidays are made for Virginia ciders, either hot or cold. Or vary your holiday beverage menu by offering tea mixed with apple juice, or cider “spiked” with club soda. Fresh apple wedges, sprinkled with lemon juice to preserve their fresh appearance, fresh- , en holiday dips and look sensa- ( tional on holiday cheese plat- y ters. And Virginia apples cut a into rice dishes and vegetable v blends add a sweet tang that can improve an entire meal. For more information on s how Virginia apples and apple $ products can add time-saving v sparkle to your holiday, contact the Virginia' Apple Growers Association at 1-804- £ 371-6104 or visit the associa- n tion’s new web site at www.virginiaapples.org. SI MAZIER DAISIES “ Florist 2vCan meet all yourz holiday needs! • Poinsettias 1 • Christmas Wreaths • Christmas Arrangements ^ Open Tues-Sat 10 a m -6 p m ,540-675-3363 ^ Free 5 mile radius delivery ^ Upcoming Events Breakfast with Santa Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will be having breakfast with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 12. Photos with Santa will be available. For more information contact Wendy at 635-6392. Drama Club to present play The Wakefield Country Day School Drama Club in Flint Hill is presenting a one-act adaptation of “The Wind in the Willows” on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome, admission is free. For more information call 635-8555. Winter solstice celebration set Come celebrate the winter solstice Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. at Belle Meade, 353 F.T. Valley Road in Sperryville. Bring food and drink to share. All ages are welcome. Dress for the weather as the celebration will be outside as well as indoors. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for more information. Santa to be in Flint Hill Horse N Hound in Flint Hill will have Santa visiting on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 12 to 2 p.m. “Bring your children and/or your pets by for a free photo” said an organizer. Havura Ktana to meet Havura Ktana will meet on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Marcia and Mervyn Jeffries, 110 Strother Lane, Washington. Dr. Mervyn Jeffries, part-time resident of Rappahannock County, will speak of his experiences growing up as a member of the vibrant Jewish community of Dublin, Ireland, in the 1930s, 40s and early 50s. Following his talk, traditional Hanukah refreshments will be served. For information or directions call 675-1324. Women’s Bureau meeting slated A meeting of the Rappahannock Women’s Bureau will be held on Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Self-Help Center at 31 Main Street in Sperryville. Guest speaker will be Brett Sheffield from the Charlottesville Small Business Development Center. For information call Elizabeth at 987-1002. Band selling citrus fruit The Rappahannock High School band will have small bags of mixed fruit available at the Rappahannock Coop on Dec. 10 and 11 from 2 to 4:45 p.m. on Dec. 12 from 7 to 11:45 a.m. For more information call Sally Havstad at 987-9342. Consultation services planned Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services Placement Counselor Timothy Brown will be available for consultation services on Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services Office from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information or an appointment call 727-3259. Support group to meet The Blueridge Brain Injury Support Group will meet Saturday, Dec. 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. All survivors, family and friends are welcome to this meeting. For directions, information, transportation or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Christmas concert scheduled The Rappahannock Elementary and High School Band will have a Christmas concert on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the high school. The public is invited. Christmas breakfast planned The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an “All American Christmas Breakfast,” on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. Santa will be visiting between 9 and 11 a.m. Enjoy the company of your friends and relatives, and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company. The meal will consist of sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, baked apples, pancakes, coffee and juice. Adult breakfast will be $5 and $3 for children six years and under. Carry out available. For more information call Nancy at 987-8495. Christmas banquet scheduled The annual Christmas banquet sponsored by the Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the fire hall. Menu consist of appetizers, soup, salad, comish game hen, wild rice, vegetable, rolls, dessert. Wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea will be offered for drinks. Price is $15 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are suggested but not required. For more information call the fire department at 675-3615 or Thora Pullen at 987-9339. Band Boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Boosters will meet Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the high school. The public is invited. Fundraiser underway The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are beginning their main fundraiser of the year. For a donation of $20 you could win the grand prize of $1,000second place $750 and third place $250. Prizes will be given away at the Dec. 18 boy’s varsity basketball game. You do not need to be present to win. Proceeds benefit the athletes and the athletic department. “There are only 200 tickets available, so get yours now," said an organizer. Tickets are available from any booster member or at any home game. Healing Arts activities The Rappahannock Healing Arts has the following activities scheduled: Nov 27: Voice Analysis 10-12; Health Options Counseling from 1 to 5 p.m. and Nutritional Counseling from 4 to 8 p.m. , N°v- 2*}:. Ma*sage/Alexander Technique with Karen Loving. Walk-ins. Nov. 30: Nutritional Counseling with Kathy Edward from 1 to 4 p.m. and Yoga at 5 p.m. . D?c 1' So,ut,on Focused Counseling with Carol Lucking from 3 to 8 p.m.; Herbal Medicine Series with Kathleen Maier from 7 to 9 p.m. Pre-register. Dec. 2: Herb Clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. <* "^fr***1 on any of the above activifaiTT* •if^ppW*!?noc*< located at 11948 Lee Highway In SperryvIUe call 987-7204. vn -Swing dance lessons continue <*Jhce lessons wi» continue at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday evenings at 7. Cost is $2 per person ChHdren are welcome. For more information call Lindsay and Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. y

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RaPPahannock Fairfax Station Times Burke Times Springfield TimesTourier Weekend Classified ML CjC% t/^f 1-800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com northern Virginia Rentals Apartments SPERRYVILLE, 2BA on 2nd fir. 4BR. 1500 sfl.ft, + lfl.outdoor deck. Cath. ceil in LR. everything just 3 yrs old k Heatpump w/gas furt. nace. W/D, dshwsher, || gas range/oven, refrig. * Avail. Jan. $900/moi I Brian 540-987-1010. Rentals Houses - HOUSE TO RENT on Farm, Washington, Va. 2BR, BA. very good ' cond. $750/mo. Avail 1/15/99 540-675-3691. For Sale By Owner RAPP'K CO.: 4 BDR s. brick rambler. 3.5 BA, 3 ■ FP. full basement, .17.5 I acres, open & wooded, streams, $299,900. 540-987-8789. FOR SALE BY OWNER recntly renovated 3BR, 2BA Cape Cod in Town of Wash. $155,000 firm 540-675-1298. LAUREL MILLS AREA 50 57 acres, woods, view, priced $25,000 below Rapp Co. Appraisal, $136,000 w/ owner financing, Newbill Miller 540-675-3691. NICE 50 YR. old Colonial in Exc. cond. on US 211 3BR, 2BA, 2.88 acres lfi*.4j105K. Don® Remax 540-675-3431 CHRISTMfR OPEN HOUSE: YSjr 1/27-12/18, Collector selling 25yrs of collectibles . Handmade artist bears, HTF Xmas Barbies, Muffy Vd Bears & access.. Hallmark Xmas dolls & ,ornms, Beanies & Cabbage Patch Kids 8 access Layaways accepted. Call for appt. 540-349-3110 Warrenton. 208 Auctions GENERAL PUBLIC AUCTION Friday, Dec, 11 starting at 6 p.m. at the Culpeper Auction Center (VAF#255) Another law auction consistinji of used furniture (living room. dining room, bedroom), glassware, linens, kitchen items, large and small appliances (refrigerator, washer, dryer, vacuums, microwaves, etc), lots of new items including clothing. Something for every room in the house! Numerous collectibles and miser (540) 825-9045 12282 Sperrwille like. (Rt. 522N). Culpeper.VA Auctioneer Ron leftwich (VAR#2137) 236 May Straw & Feed jiS 50 LARGE BALES of hay $17.50 per roll. Cal 540-987-8203 aftei 4pm f.."" :■? 252 Livestock \, ANGUS BULLS, 1-2 yrs good selection, farrr performance-tested, hvy muscled, gooc qual. Hill Crest Farm 540-364-2875. BLACK ANGUS BULLS - 13mths to 2yrs old Delivery avail EL Rancho Grande Farm (540) 937-4900 41ST CULPEPER SR. BCIA BULL SALE Saturday, Dec. 12,1998- Culpeper Ag Enterprises, Culpeper. VANoon. Selling 85Angus, Charolais. Gelbieh, Polled Hereford, & Simmental bulls. EPDs and Performance data, for catalog/info: VA SALE SERVICES (540)337-3001. (SnowDatel 2/19/98) LARGE FREE STANDING propane space heater w/fan, needs vent, probably could heat small house $300. Bookcase bed w/ spring $35. 540-675-3431 FRESH-MADE wreath' (some w/herbs), pre serves & jelly (15 herba var). Apples incl. Fuji Lady. Albemarle Pip pen. Cress (limitec supply). Fri.. Sat.. Sun. 10:30am-5pm. McPher son's Fruit Stand. Rt 2i N, Elkwood. -^ 273 Pets v.; REG. BORDER Collie puppies, ready now. Smart, beautiful, good level temperament, farm-raised. Hill Crest Farm. 540-364-2875. /- s 294 Giveaways V___J BARN Homes needed for shy unadoptable cats, all medical provided, all spayed/ neutered 703-295-0678 298 lost BLACK/TAN German Shepherd, blk & purple collar, no tags, friendly, answers to "Gus" May limp right back leg Reward! 540-635-1688. PMCft Business Services EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-ship shop lor complete Home Decoraune Service F1o»>r Covennes • WmJow Treatments Wallpufvr* Slip ( t iver* & l 'ph 4skt> Residential & ( Dmmerical Hi. 211 Amiwillv. \A 937-5500 Apartment Living u- °Ur y n**t f>‘n °Ur 4p,„en>ier H "•'"t "on,', Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! f-: > 60S Automobiles BMW 1978 5301- Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1000/ obo. 540-351-6046. BMW 1978 530I ~FaTr condition, needs new cooling system, Fun Drive! $1500/ obo. 540-351-6046 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 + 85 OLDSMOBILE ROYAL Braugham Delta 88 Power everything, AC. Cruise, runs strong - $500 OBO '82 VW Scirocco Runs fine could use a little TLC - $300/obo...Call Chip at (540)636-7897 WITH THE PURCHASE of a 1971 Ford Torino (Classic) $4000. get a 1976 Ford Granada and a '75 Ford Mavric Free. All vehicles garage kept. 540-675-1587 FULL SIZE 1985 Blazer 4x4 Running condition, needs work $1500/ obo. 540-4396377. C4C Full Time employment CAREER OPPORTUNITY In busy State Farm Insurance Office. Sales and service work. CALL ONLY ON FRIDAY, 12/11/98 BETWEEN 1-3PM _540-347-3531 PAINTERS NEEDED Retirement plan available. 540-439-2300 RESTAURANT BUSSER Fine dining country inn located in Paris, VA seeks qualified busser/food runner. Candidate must posses prior restaurant experience, a strong work ethic, I and sense of ur- I gency; Top pay for qualified candidate. Apply In Person between 3:00-5:pm i Wednesday-Sunday ; at the: ASHBY INN AND RESTAURANT 692 Federal St 540-592-3900 HOUSEKEEPER/ NANNY Live-in for widower & 2 small children ages 7 & 5 in Warrenton. . Own car, valid license. CPR pref'd PM 540-347-5199 AM 5408988697 Auctions AUCTION Saturday, Dec. 12th at 5 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211, Amissville, VA V3e invite vou id intr fun holiday unction which promises to he a spei lul one - whether you're .searching (nr that extrunrdinun gift nr looking to fill out your own collection! Come see. GREAT COKE COLLECTIBLES 1930s Kay" wood w/metal mm sign: 1944 Masonite thermometer (replaced thermometer). 1970s vendor Coke machine radio; 1915-1925 bone-handled knife; 13 1943/44 airplane hangars (set #3); 1940s sign w/boltle <Sc horseshoe (repaint): 1930s Ram-lndorc opener/lock; Old wallets: Fantasy items: and more1 TOYS: Beanie Babies: 20 bears (Princess. Enn. Glory. Vanentino. Peace, etc ), 2 Wise owls, complete set of 12 1998 McDonalds, etc (all mint w/tags), 1993 WHITE ROSE (Ertl) ltd ed Jeff Gordon transporter. Many, many HOT WHEELS & MATCHBOX cars/sets (many mint, some loose), HOT WHEELS play staions; Lion King (1994) & Jurassic Park watches; Battle Builders. X-Men: Micro Machines, Many ing toys; BARBIES, incl %& 97 ug; Johnny Lightning cars, etc . Ertl horses. AND MUCH. MUi McDonalds & Burger King toys; BARBIES, incl 96 & '9' Holiday; FAO Schwartz dog. Johnny Lightning - ■ -yctf MUCH mOREF RUGS of all sorts, including unusually interesting wool Afghani war rug FURNITURE: Cheny Dutch cupboard; Set 6 ladderback chairs w/rush seals. Massive pine rope bed: Oak dresser w/mir ror; 4 church pews; Sm mah desk w/leather top; Upholstered chairs. 6 bowback Windsor dining chairs (modem); Child's rocker & other chairs; Nice beds, varying styles: Pine open base Dutch cupboard and rectangular pine dining table (both modem). Cute stands. Grandfather clock cabinet. Bar cabinet oak chest. AND MORE! Additionally, well be selling a Rolleiflex camera W/75/F3 5 Xenar (35 mm Rollerkin) w/accessones and other cameras; Very nice Case XX Cutlery floor display cabinet. McCoy & oilier pottery, including cookie jars. Gorgeous old lamps. Christmas wreaths. Generic glass store candy jars; China and glassware, including 2 pieces pink Miss Arnenca. Framed pictures/pnnts. Etc , etc , etc Plus a very nice treadmill. Gibson electnc stove; Sean upnght freezer. And our Box Lot Heaven, too! Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. (540)937-4142 A’/ r VA, A. F0330 visit our web site: E-mail: bpa O tidal, weve.net For color _ www Matwaye. net/-bpa ( 590 Wanted Jobs STONE MASON Stone, brick mason custom work. 18th century restoration. No job too small. 540-543-2190 RESULTS YOU CAN COUNT NOW HIRING Reliable Shop Mechanic to serviee, repair and maintain companies fleet of vehicles and equipment. Must have own transportation, tools and CDL license. Top pay and benefits to qualified personnel. Fred W. Borden, Inc. (800)772-5554 HEALTHCARE CNAs TEAM PLAYERS FULL TIME 3-11 SHIFT 11-7 SHIFT EARN UP TO $8.50 AN HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE • MUST BE LICENSED • SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS • COMPETITIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE Direct inquiries to Culpeper Health Care Center (540) 825-2884 “We promote a Drug-Free Work Zone" EOE GET RESULTS! advertise in the CLASSIFIEDS Blueridge Technologies, (http://www.blueridge.com) a leading provider of cross-platform document management systems for Macintosh and Windows-based computers, seeks talented people for the following posi1—Systems Engineer: 2 years experience in computing related held. Primary responsibility is installation and technical support for our customer sites. Responsible for major account technical support and testing of our product line. Performs system installations including: configuring server systems, loading software, configuring our software, and providing systems administration and end-user training. Maintains the Headquarters office demonstration system, and associated hardware, including: Sun server, PC and Mac workstations, Appleshare system. Mail server, dial-up TCP/IP connectivity. This position is based at Blueridge Headquarters in Flint Hill. VA. with travel required to perform systems installation. 1 On Site Systems Admf«i«^™.»or/Bnginecr: Minimum 2 years experience in computing related field. Requires understanding of computing fundaments including operating systems, relational databases, and networking. This position requires some system administration skills, some system analyst skills, UNIX scripting, and some programming skills. Must be familiar with the sun/Solaris operating system, and should know how to setup and configure hardware. Should have exposure to structured Query Language (SQL) and ideally familiar with Oracle. Should have familiarity with windows or Macintosh workstations, and a willingness to learn the other platform. This position is based at Blueridge Headquarters in Flint Hill, VA. however, at some time in the future this system may be moved to Warrenton, Manassas or closer to the Tysons Comer area. Interested candidates should send their resume and salary requirements to: Blueridge Technologies, Attn: Human Resources. 664 H Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, VA 22627. Fax (540) 675-3130 or via email f£|£jytfdl to: barbara@blueridge.com. BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, Dec. 17. 1998, at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. Consideration shall be given to all applications presented in accordance with submission requirements. VARIANCE #98-11-03 William E. and Kimberly V Green, owners of Tax Map 56-1, Parcel 1, on Rt 522 near Boston, Virginia (Stonewall District, zoned Agricultural), desire a variance from the side yard setback of fifty (50) feet to twenty-four (24) feet to construct a barn/accessory building. Allowed under Section 170-136 of the Rappahannock County Code 12-2, 12-9-98 #229078 PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-2 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Monday. Dec 28. 1998, at 7:30 p m at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SUB #98-11-01 Application by Patrick O'Connell & Reinhardt Lynch to adjust the boundaries between two properties owned by them (Tax Map 20A-1 Parcels 16 and 17A, zoned Village-Mixed Use) Boundary adjustment would result in a parcel remaining below the minimum lot size, requiring review and approval A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 12-9,12-16-98_ #229825 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 ot the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #98-11-02 Sunnyside Farms, LLC, owner, Kathleen Maier dba Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies, applicant, desire a Special Use permit to use a tenant house on Tax Map 20, Parcel 6F (50 00 acres, zoned Agricultural and Conservation, in Hampton District) for eleven (11) weekends (Friday through Sunday) from March to November 1999 for classes of less than 25 students. Attendees will use the tenant house overnight or, weather permitting, camp-out in the immediate area Use allowed under Section 170-36B of the Rappahannock Code; additional standards in Section 170-63B&C A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office m Washington, Virginia, and is available (or public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec 16, 1998 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12-2,12-9-98 •228626

Obituaries Edward Jenkins Born in county Edward Leroy Jenkins, 69, of Ruther Glen died Nov. 29 at MCV Hospital in Richmond. He was born Aug. 6, 1929 in Rappahannock, a son of the late Jacob A. Woodward and Lottie Peyton Woodward. He was retired from Virginia Department of Transportation. He was also a I retired minister of the former | Caroline Pines Gospel Church. He is survived by his wife | Devolia Clatterbuck Jenkins of Ruther Glen; a daughter Sheryl J. Fejfar of Ruther Glen; four brothers Richard Woodward of Forrest, Va., Franklin Woodward and Douglas Woodward, both of Remington ‘and Jimmy Woodward of Culpeper; a sister, Shirley W. Campbell of Culpeper and his beloved “Smoky.” Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper with the Rev. David Childress officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Catherine Cox Retired supervisor Catherine Nash Cox, 78, of Fredericksburg died on Friday, Dec. 4 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was born in Sperryville on Nov. 3, 1920. Mrs. Cox was a retired supervisor with the loan department at the National Bank of Fredericksburg. She was a member of Fredericksburg Baptist Church, Culpeper Baptist Church and a vQlunteer for Mary Washington Hospital. She also did cataloging for rare coins and was knowledgeable about antiques. Survivors include her husband Carl E. Cox Jr. of Fredericksburg; one son John “Franklin” Nash of Falls Church; one daughter Brenda Haislip of Stafford; one broth Flint Hill notes Jim Curtis of Linden was a Sunday guests of his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. Mrs. Linnie Cummings has been spending some time with her son and daughter-in-law, E.O. and Dottie Cummings in ; Suffolk. Mr. and Mrs. Odie Herndon of Manassas visited Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson on Sunday. By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Mrs. Betty Klise has just returned to her home after a trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. with her friend, Barbara Mandell. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. delivering the message. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. with the Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor delivering the morning message. We wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Our prayers are with each of you. RAPPAHANNOCK Humane oocietif ifr Me was abandoned in Thornburg at 3 1/2 months He had severe mange and malnutrition He was living and hiding in a box Rascal also suffered parvovirus. He has spent half his life recovering from illnesses. He is now 6 months old and very healthy Rascal needs .and deserves someone to love him for the rest of his life. Please help us place this brave little Beagle Homesite inspection is a requirement of adoption PO Box 8212 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (540)785*1470 er, Clifton Hawkins of Manassas; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Mullins & Thompson Fredericksburg Chapel with Dr. J. Larry Haun officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Martha Smoot Winchester resident Martha Ann Smoot, 81, of Winchester, formerly of Charles Town, W.Va. died Thursday, Dec/ 3 at Winchester Medical Center. She was born on July 12, 1917 to the late John Henry Jenkins and Betty Jane Jenkins. Besides her parents, Mrs. Smoot was predeceased by her husband Robert Jackson Smoot; a son Roger Lee Smoot; a sister Marie Smoot and four brothers Clarence Jenkins, Gideon Jenkins, Tom Jenkins and John Henry Jenkins Jr. She is survived by three daughters Shirley Stewart and husband Carlton of Aldie, Rachel Pierson and husband Doug of Charles Town, W.Va. and Martha “Liz” Moler and husband Eddie or Ranson, W.Va.; four sons John Smoot and wife Victoria of Winchester, Gideon Smoot and wife Rema of Catlett, Kenneth Smoot of Winchester and Jackie Smoot and wife Donna of Charles Town, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are six sisters Gladys Jenkins and Nina Rose Jenkins, both of Sperryville, Ruth Leake and Nancy Meredith, both of Culpeper, Margaret Weaver of Banco and Ethel Jenkins of Etlan and two brothers James Jenkins of Culpeper and Andrew Jenkins of Banco. Funeral services were held on Dec. 6 at Eackles-Spencer Funeral Home in Harpers Ferry, W.Va. with the Rev. Douglas Fraim officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Lutheran Cemetery CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. 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We think always of brighter futures, instead of savoring the joy that is ours to have in the here and now. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we urge you to ask us about our plans, because we have many to choose from, and we are happy to tailorfajipt we offer to what you need. Sml 3473431 for answers to your questions. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside of Warrenton. and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "Everything changes continually. What is history, indeed, hut a record of change. " -Jawaharlal Nehru SHOP EARLY AND SAVE ON OUR BEST HOLIDAY FASHIONS AND GIFT IDEAS SANTA LADIES 24 99 27”.. 43” 19” 9” EACH. MISSES' IMPRESSIONS HOLIDAY SEPARATES Orig 29 99 eojh_ i ALL LADIES' CHRISTMAS SWEATERS Orig. 34 99 54 99 MISSES' FOLDED WOVEN SHIRTS. With novelty details Orig 24 99 MISSES' HOLIDAY TURTLENECKS. Print and embroidered styles. Orig 12.99 19"to 28" MISSES' HOLIDAY SWEATSHIRTS Orig 24 99-36 99 ) PETITE PANTS. 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Brawns have surprise party for Amanda’s 18th birthday On Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown entertained with a surprise 18th birthday party for their daughter Amanda at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Relatives and friends attending were Miss Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Mrs. Edie Falls and children Samantha and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown of Woodville, Megan Smoot of Winchester, Mrs. Kim Vest and children Victoria and Kirkland of Flint Hill, Bobbie Jo Brown, Rusty Smoot, Ginger Estes and Jessica Estes. Sunday afternoon Miss Margo Haynes and Miss Amanda Brown enjoyed the movies and hatf dinner at Applebee’s in Warrenton. Happy birthday to Mrs. Sallie Atkins of Fodderstack Road on Saturday, Dec. 12. Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud joined Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and By RUTH CLARK ' 675-3608 ~-■■■ •••• a ^-: family in Alexandria for Thanksgiving Day dinner. The second annual carol celebration at the Washington Baptist Church will take place on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. with an informal service and singing of favorite Christmas carols. Come join in and bring and friend for a wonderful time. Happy birthday to Mrs. Lynn B. Smoot who has her day on Sunday, Dec. 13. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended a musical concert with Mr., and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason at the Chantilly High School where Eric participated in the concert. Jessica Estes spent Saturday night with the Bobby Brown family. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Bobbie Jo and Ms. Bonnie Cave and son Daniel had dinner at the China Jade Restaurant in Front Royal, Fruit order taken from the Rappahannock Band Boosters are to be picked up on Thursday and Friday afternoon and on Saturday until 12 at the Rappahannock Coop. There is a giving tree at the Rappahannock Library with 26 tags on it to be taken for needy children. Come by and take a tag and share the Christmas joy with some child in need. The Rappahannock High School Band will present a concert at the high school at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10. Have a good week! Residents busy with activities Make plans now to attend the Singing and Pickin party at the Salem Fire Hall on Route 522 next Friday evening, Dec. 18 beginning at 7 p.m. The singing and playing of mostly Christmas songs will be featured. Food, soft drinks and coffee are always available. Sympathy is extended to Misses Gladys and Nina Jenkins upon the loss of their sister, Mrs. Martha Jenkins Smoot, who passed away at Winchester Hospital on Thursday. The Clore-Weaver families of which there are many here in our area held their annual reunion at the Madison County Rescue Squad Building on Sunday. Reva way residents Mr. and Mrs. Robby Woods are still rejoicing over the arrival of their new granddaughter Alexxis Ann Woods recently. On Nov. 25 Mr. and Mrs. Terry Robey of Castleton added a little girl to their fam By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 ily named Courtney. Belated birthday wishes go out to Miss Margie Williams, who added another year on Sunday. Other birthdays coming up in our area include Darren Tharp and Jeff Peyton on Thursday, Miss Mary Tharp and Lillian Norman on Friday. Best wishes to each of you. Congratulations to Christopher Frazier who made the honor roll for the past grading period at Rappahannock Elementary School where he is a seventh Viewtown highlights Billy Dodson, Rachel Grigsby and Tanya Dodson were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Juanita Grigsby was a holiday guest of her family in Culpeper. Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Sunday visitor of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. | , April Reid ^ celebrated her 11th birthday on Sunday in Culpeper with \ ^ family and friends. ^ By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 - ' » We wish April a belated birthday and best wishes for a happy year ahead. grader. We’re sure there are more who have attained this honor and will be announced later. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst spent the weekend with her son-inlaw and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wilson and family in Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were shoppers in Winchester Sunday afternoon. Later they dined at Western Steer in Stephens City and en route home visited their cousin Ms. Rachel Jenkins in Front Royal. • - ' ' - • • • > . - | • , . .v / ' ..-v. ' > • '\t .... Real Estate Directory ££ 'y ■* ■ yr-.^iw-5' ^,vy»v , . ^ « , Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Laurence B. Vierling and wife, trustees to Lee C. Morris and wife, parcel two, 25 acres, 7.26 percent interest. Deed of gift. William Irvin Kilby and others to Michael Biniek and wife, 1 acre, Hawthorne District. $40,000. Steven Freeman Martin to McNear Enterprises LP LLP, 54.8711 acres, Hampton District. $130,000. Francis Lewis Payne and wife to Rae A. Ross, 1.54 acres, Piedmont District. $165,000. Gary G. Harvey to Patrick Choate, 6 acres, Hampton District. $30,000. Donna Gore Foster to Michael L. Atkins and wife, 2/3 acre, Piedmont District. $120,000. Dolly Mildred Turley to Joel Polin and wife, interest in 11.5502 acres, Hawthorne District. $24,832.93. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office MAIN STREET, Sperryville, 2 bedroom home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 WEST OF SPERRYVILLE, on Rt. 211, Chalet type 2 story commercial building. Five 12x16 cabins, 1.27 acres. $95,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 A Ptaygym Designed Especially For Parent And Child" J tOOOUN’ ffMBtSl You Bring Your Little One We’ll Bring the Fun!!! 2 OPEN HOUSES Register to win a free session. Mon.. Dec. 14th 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Ages 10 mo. to 24 mo. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon v Ages 2 years to 4 years Wed.. Dec. 16th Same as Monday | For Children. ■ 10 Months to 4 Years. V Parachute Play | V Unique Equipment Weekly Themes Music & Song Enroll Anytime Age Appropriate 45 Min. Classes 1 Hour 3 Year Old Class w/Craft Classes begin Mon., Jan. 4, 1999 i: I* r I* I 144 Broadview Ave. I Located in KARATE ■ SPORTS ACADEMY. Call (540) 347-7355 For Information or to Register. Baumgardner's choose & CUT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Pine, Spruce & Fir Trees U.S. 211 between Washington, Virginia & Sperryville, Virginia (Across from Rappahannock High School) Open Wednesday through Sunday until Cnristmas 540-675-3371 or 540-987-9017 *20 ~ *20 ~ $20 ~ *20 Fresh Cut White & Scotch Pine ] Douglas Firs • PolnsettUs M-F 6:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Weekend* 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Lois Volunteer Fire Dept. Rt 17. Bealeton « (540) 439-2120 i * Cut Your istmasTree lOvor 10.000 to choose from HQ14 ■ p*u* Wreaths A Crafts A Roping Starting Nov. 27th Stonehearth TVee Farm! Leon, VA FREE Hot Drtnks Frl.-Sun. IfUEE Coloring Boots & Candy Candy Cana* tor Chfeftert 7 2 miles So nl Cigyi* •* on U S Wesl Mmt; Christmas Trees Eveyreen, “Etc. 285 ‘Roc^Tditts H(d. (540)937-5850 the Tote (family Choose and Cut or U <Dw or We‘Dig v Sat./Sun. • Now thru Christmas 9 a.m.-dark (other times call or catch us) White Pine * Scotch Pine Douglas Fir * Blue Spruce Directions; 211 West to first Left past CoOp - 622. Follow 622 for 3 miles to Evergreen, Etc. on Right Two houses on a 2 acre lot! What a deal! Brick & wood Contemporary, 3 BRs, 1.5 BAs. 2nd home, 2 BRs, 2 full BAs. Fireplace, decks, porches, walkways. Nicely landscaped. Outbuildings, suitable for studio, office, or workshop. $220,000 A grand Contemporary home on 25.01 scenic & private acres. House designed for retirement years. 3 levels, elevator, 3 BRs, 2 full BAs & 2 half BAs. In-ground pool. You’ll like the views! $320,000 Looking for weekend property? See this Cabin on 9.37 acres near the park. 2 BRs, sleeping loft, open living room & kitchen. Deck & screened porch. Awesome long views. 4-wheel recommended. $124,500 14.8 mostly cleared acres near Flint Hill. It will make a grand little farmette. Nice mountain views. Good neighbors. $87,500 Commercial: How many commercial tracts left in this county? Get the facts on this convenience store which could be used for multipurpose marketing. Owners not well. Anxious to market. $239,000 Rappahannock Realty __ Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 H 540-675-3414 Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Cali 675-3338. JEFFERSON Land & Kjjdty I Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http://wuv .jcffcrsim-bind.ctmi Farms • Lirui • Residential • Qimmercud Madison County Million Dollar Views!! Banco/Criglersville area. 3 I3R, 3 I3A Ranch built in 1995 with full basement, 2 car garage, FP & MOUNTAIN VIEWS!! On 3.4+/- acs. $235,000. Call Lisa. “Crest Hill Farm” Etlan area - 5 BR, 4.5 BA Victorian Farmhouse on 362+/acres. Numerous building sites, fenced & cross fenced, streams, lake, pond, long road frontage on both sides of a state maintained road. Morton equip, building, several barns w/hayloft, summer kitchen, 3 car garage & numerous outbuildings. $750,000. Call Lisa. “Woodlands” Country Contemporary home on 37+/- acs. in I laywood area. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, FP & over 2,000 sq. tr. Gorgeous mountain views, springs & abundant wildlife!! $256,000. Call Bill. “Deer Creek Farm” Aroda area - j 1 30+/- acre farm fenced & cross fenced, several streams, fertile fields, pond, machine sheds St barn. Includes a 7 room Farmhouse St 2 rental units. ' Million Dollar Blue Ridge Mountain Views! $399,000. Call Carl. “Summy Farm” Rochelle area -i 110+/- acres, approx. IS acres open, the balance in mixed hardwoods, J streams, superior building sites, R.O.W. : $179,900. Call Carl. 31+ acres of rolling woodland. A year round stream flows through the center, riding/hiking trail to the rear. Views of Big Battle Mountain from several building sites. Convenient location off Rts. 622 & 729. $96,100 25 acres located a mile north of SperryvHle. Wooded land with some old apple trees. Year round stream <Si possible pond site. Great views to the south & west of the Blue Ridge & foothills. Now is the time to see. $90,000 “The Real Estate Store” Horse farm or vineyard possible on 48 acres with a very large Farmhouse. The land is mostly open & has a small pond. The house has a first floor MBR suite with very large closet & bath, 3 more BRs, total of 3.5 BAs, formal dining room, center hall stair and more. $265,000 Renovated & updated home on Main St. in Sperryville. Log & stone walls, front porch, flexible floor plan, & plenty of space. Possible commercial site, too. $175,000 Thornton River Frontage! Lovely, newer home with 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs on 44 mostly open acres that overlook mountains & the river. Look out over the fields to the mountains from the bay window in the kitchen, or from the craft room in the walk-out basement that is filled with sunshine. Lots of space. $445,000 Rick Kotiler 937-6146 Mitzie Young 675-3555 Amy Sloane 987-8668 Real Estate TTT 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Washington, Virginia 675-1373 HejKg*Meyers rm Furniture - CWMUMCndlhnM -_. _1^— — 1 - *• «*«o accmpt / •*• *wnw, Warronton (no«t to Pood Lion) ■IBB* ^5^ (S4Q) 341-4346 /k?Kr Jgg