Rappahannock News, December 23, 1998

r&r' :• s Rappahannock-County s Newspaper MnceJ§77 121st Year .. No. 51 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1998 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents * V. f Sherertz named sheriff By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer Lt. Larry Sherertz joined the sheriff’s office here just six short months ago after almost 24 years spent with the Fairfax County Police Department. Last week he was named sheriff by the panel of Circuit Court judges in the wake of Sheriff Gary Settle’s resignation. “I threw my hat in the ring because I think I have the best credentials, best experience, best training and best leadership capabilities to move forr ward,” he said. “And, I genuinely care about the community and county residents and am responsive to their concerns. I will take time to address the issues they bring to me.” Sherertz was up for the office against former sheriff John Henry Woodward. Woodward ran against Settle in the last election and said he will run again in 1999 whether selected by the Circuit Court judges or not. Woodward was sheriff for 12 years, beginning in 1984 and said he feels he lost the last election because, “I didn’t get out to visit enough people during the election campaign. Rappahannock is still a small community and they like to see their candidates.” So, next time he plans to go door-to-door and talk to residents. “I love the job, I always had. I’ve never missed anything so much in my life,” he said. Sherertz had said last week he would have to think about whether or not to run if he was n’t appointed but that if he got the appointment he would definitely run in the fall. “I feel great,” he said this week. “I’ve got an. excellent chief deputy here to help me out and the staff has been overwhelmingly supportive as have the community leaders I’ve talked to. Sherertz has lived in Rappahannock since 1989 and admired the progressive approach to law enforcement See SHERIFF, Page A6 Sheriff Larry Sherertz John Henry Woodward After 64 years Hackley’s is closing its doors Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom END OF AN ERA? Hackley's Store, in business for 64 years, will close its doors Christmas Eve. By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer Hackley’s Store will close for business on Christmas Eve, ending 64 years of continuous operation for the general merchandising store in Amissville. However, the Hackleys said it will likely reopen in March under different management. The store’s closing will mark the end to three generations of the Hackley family business, which is like a mini-Wal-Mart, selling take-out food, groceries, clothing, boots, tools, gas and propane. “It’s going to be a sad day,” said owner Ron Makela about the closing on Thursday. Makela and his wife, Janet, have run the store for the past eight years. She is the daughter of former owner, Emmett Graham Hackley, commonly known as “E.G.” Formerly a captain in the Virginia Beach Fire Department, Makela said he met Jan when she was working as a teacher in Virginia Beach. She now works for the school system as the volunteer coordinator. Except for being definite about staying in Amissville, he said his plans are otherwise uncertain. The reason the family made the decision to close was based on several factors, Makela said. The 13-hour-days and six-day-weeks was the first reason that he mentioned. “It has been an enjoyable experience,” but the family wants to have more free time, especially time to travel with their 9-year-old son, Joshua, he added. Another reason he mentioned for the store closing was the Environmental Protection Agency’s requirement for a computer monitor on the gas tank. The $3,500 to $4,000 for the equipment and installation was just too costly to justify, he said. In addition, their insurance company would not renew the store’s coverage unless the kerosene space heaters were replaced with another heating system. He said, in order to make the change, the aging building would have to be insulated, requiring a building permit. Doing so would oblige the store to adhere See HACKLEY, Page A6 Old Rag Bulletins De^"^"‘98tul accepting donations of food and money SSom SSSSS^*-** ensure that our less "* are remembered during L of year.” All donations are used to assist families, children and^der^ °clCt Christmas on Dec. 23 at noon. Happenings This Weak . Jan. 4. at 2 and 7 pmt. the Board of Supervisors meets at the court house. •H ■ 8Sy6o « 256X6 % Rappahannock New. P O Bo. 5» Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-3354 (540) 675-3069 (fa.) Center application gets nod By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer The main item of business before the Rappahannock County Planning Commission last week was the application by Kathleen Maier for an herbal studies center. The commission recommended approval of the application to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Maier had applied for permission to operate the Dreamtime Herbal Studies Center on land owned by Sunnyside Farms, LLC. The school will run from March through November, is limited to 20 participants and has a one year limit. Maier had operated the center near the site in 1996 and 1997. This year they will be using the “yellow house” on the property as a base of operations. The application had health department and VDOT approval and letters of support for the center were included as well. In other business the commission discussed the draft telecommunications ordinance outline from Fauquier County. Rappahannock’s ordinance dealing with telecommunications towers says they can only be located in Chester Gap. Federal rulings have made that ordinance impossible to enforce so the county must enact a new ordinance in hopes of being able to enforce it. County Administrator John McCarthy told the commission that Fauquier’s ordinance is fairly elaborate but it has gotten good press and tries to force the telecommunications companies to co-locate as much as possible thereby cutting down on the number of towers being erected. Rappahannock, because of its topography will have dead spots between the lines of sight for the towers — especially in the hollows. There is no place to build one tower here and get better than 90 percent Sn PLANNING, Pag* AS Herbal studies in, variance out The Board of Zoning Appeals met to consider two applications last week: • The board approved a request for a special use permit by Kathleen Maier to operate ?>. , 4Dreamtime Herbal Studies Center on property owned by Sunnyside Farms, LLC. The application had been forwarded to the BZA by the Planning Commission for approval. • The board denied a request for a variance for a bam to be built by William and Kimberly Green of Boston. The board could not make a finding for the first standard under granting a variance — hardship approaching confiscation. The board found the bam could be located on other sites on the property. Brisbane gets five, Turner gets ten By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer In Rappahannock Circuit Court last week Constance Virginia Brisbane was sentenced to five years in jail for grand larceny, three years suspended, with two years supervised probation. Brisbane had been charged with stealing property in excess of $200 from Charles Richter in early 1997. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke said Brisbane also has considerable time to serve in Fauquier and Loudoun counties for crimes committed there. Defense attorney Cindy Decker asked the court for a lesser sentence of one year and eight months and for Brisbane to be paroled upqn release to a half-way house for treatment since she has ^ history of mental illness. Judge Shore Robertson said Brisbane had reached an age in her life where she should realize such activities are not accepted and noted that she had been rejected by two programs before. She was sentenced to the five years, with three suspended and ordered to pay court costs and make restitution to the victim in the amount of $625. Her probation officer will set up a six month payment schedule for payment after her release from jail. Martha Ann Turner, who was indicted by the Grand Jury on May 11 for the manufacture of crack cocaine with, intent to sell and possession of cocaine, was sentenced Friday. The case for Russell Purcell Martin, indicted for. the same crime on the same date, was continued. Decker, who represents Turner, asked that she be able to attend the Detention Center Program for treatment' and counseling. Luke pointed out that Turner had already: been through similar pro-* grams in the past and appar-^ ently not benefited from them since she had a history of and continued to be involved m illegal activities. \ Luke said under a plea: agreement he had dropped one charge and had no real problem with the idea of Turner getting treatment. Turner was sentenced to 10 years, six years suspended, for possession of crack cocaine, and three years supervised probation. It was further ordered that she pay court costs within six months of her release from jail and enter into and successfully complete a treatment program while on probation.

District Court Docket tC 1' MMi The following cases were heard in the Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Oct. 20 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Eve Nicole Flanigan, 71/55, $48/30. Wendy Ann Fortney, 70/55, $45/40. Christine M. Free, 75/55, $60/40. Roberta B. Gaines, 69/55, $42/30. Nicholas John Gainey, 71/55, $48/30. John Richard Griffee, 71/55, $48/30. Jodi Michelle Gurowitz, reckless driving, 79/55, $100/30. Gary Phillip Hall, 74/55, $57/30. Joongsik Han, 77/55, $66/30. Timothy C. Hanson, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law, 75/55, $60/30. Melissa Louisa Harding, 74/55, driver improvement class, review Jan. 19, 1999, $30 cost. Richard Harold Harding,68/55, driver improvement class, review Jan. 19, 1999, $30 cost. Shawn Russell Harlan, 72/55, $51/30, no registration in possession, $35/2. Marta L. Hernandez, 69/55, $42/30. Paula L. Hicks, 70/55, continued to Nov. 17. Christine Hoepfner, 69/55, $42/40. , Charles William Jennings, 77/55, $66/40, no registration in possession, complied with law. Timothy N. Jensen, 73/55, $54/30. Andrew Harper Johnson, 72/55, $51/30. Carol Joseph, 70/55, $45/30. Rebecca E. Katsoris, 70/55, $45/30. Anna Teresa Kauffman, reckless driving, 77/55, dismissed, obstruction of justice, dismissed. In Hee Kim, failure to yield right of way, $30/30. John William Kiser III, 73/55, $54/40. John Dominic Koch, 73/55, $54/30. Won-Ki Lee, 71/55, $48/30. Nichola Mia Lloyd, 75/55, $60/30. Salma D. MacMillan, 71/55, $48/30, no registration in possession, complied with law. Sumit Manocha, 70/55, $45/30. Jeffrey Scott Martin, driving after having been declared a habitual offender, failure to appear, 74/55, continued to Dec. 15. Thomas Benjamin Massie, expired inspection, $25/30. Ian Anthony Maynard, 73/55, driver improvement class, review Jan. 19, 1999, $30 cost. Dianne Rose McCracken, 75/55, $60/30. Steven Matt McKennon, defective equipment, $35/40. Janki J. Mehta, 73/55, $54/40. Victor Miranda, 72/55, continued to Nov. 17. Kenneth Lee Mongan Sr., 72/55, $51/30. Jose Manuel Moran, 71/55, $48/30. Richard Joseph Morris, 71/55, $48/30. Ronald Steven Mosser, 71/55, $48/30. Debra Leigh Naron, 72/55, $51/30. Jefferey Minor Nicodemus, defective speedometer, $35/40, no seat belt, $25. Endre Sandor Nyitrai, 72/55, continued to Nov. 17. David Raymond Ogilvie, defective speedometer, $30/30. Brian Lee Owens, 70/55, $45/40. Student of the month Jamie Gillis Age: 16 Daughter of David and Graeie Gillis of Scrabble Profile: Newly elected Student Representative to the Rappahannock County School Board. “I like student government and think it’s a good idea to have someone represent the student body in the decision making process. This is a great opportunity and I’ve been to forums and minischool board meetings before.” ‘Tons of students have already asked me to have the school board address the issues of getting a track and having a wrestling team again. Someone also said they’d like to have a paint ball team. “I would like to figure out why we are not allowed to decorate the school, liven it up a little, with student artwork or murals. “I’d like to see more student involvement in the decision making process so I ran for this position. Students now see the school board members as an elite group that makes decisions and doesn’t really know what’s going on here or what going to school here is really like.” Clubs/organizations: National Honor Society, 4-H, Rappahannock Scholars and Rapport staff. Favorite book: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” Favorite musical group: The Beach Boys Biggest influence on you: m mrrrvmsr “Probably my parents have been the ones who have influenced me the most. They taught me morals and what I believe in.” Goals: “I want to go to medical school — probably at the University of Virginia — and study to be a nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant. I’d like to work in a city, but I’ll probably stay in Virginia because I like it.” Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Jan LaValley NEWLY ELECTED: Student of the Month Jamie Gillis, right, newly elected student representative to the School Board and alternate representative Sandra Oliver, left. Happy Holidays to all our special friends. BEN VENUE MARKET Marge, Monty, Dot, Wayne, Eileen, Debbie, June & Joanna 675-1444 No better time than the holiday season to say "thank you." BALDWIN'S GROCERY Paul fir Cucie Baldwin Washington, VA Open through the holidays 540-675-3383 NOTICE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on Monday, January 4, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. at the courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider a Transportation Enhancement Improvement Project for the village of Sperryville, as part of the Sperryville Gateway project. The purpose of this meeting is to receive citizen comments on a proposal to request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a transportation enhancement improvement project for the Sperryville Gateway Project. A copy of the proposal will be available for inspection from Friday, December 18, at the County Administration Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Any interested persons wishing to be heard on this issue may attend the hearing on January 4 or submit written comments to the County Administrator by that date. )£>lessed P vent... Jesus’ ^ V'H \ £)irthday - Let (JsQelebrate from the Country Cafe Main Street, Washington, Virginia Closing December 23 at 4 p.m. We will be closed December 24, 25, 26 & 27 Wishing you health, wealth and happiness! Happy Holidays ~ David and Staff ~ "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and government will be on his shoulders and he will be called Wonderful. Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" Isaiah 9:6 PUBLIC NOTICE LANDFILL HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The .Rappahannock County Sanitary landfill will be closed to the public on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24 and 25, 1998. In addition, the facility will be closed at noon on New Year's Eve and all day New Year's Day. All other days during the holiday season will have normal hours of operation. Monday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday and Sunday. NOTICE TO ALL OWNERS OF "STRADDLE LOTS" TOWN OF WASHINGTON - COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK All those persons owning properties of four (4) acres or less, at least half of which lies within the Town of Washington and the balance in the County of Rappahannock, and which were in existence as of October 1, 1984, are hereby notified that the Town Council of Washington and the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County have resolved and agreed upon a process whereby qualifying property owners may apply for inclusion of the whole of their properties to be located wholly within the boundaries of either the Town of Washington or the County of Rappahannock. In order to qualify, each applicant must, within twelve months of application, provide a valid survey of the property showing a number of items generally as specified in a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 22, 1989, for a previous TownCounty Boundary Adjustment plan. Persons desiring to apply for this program are invited to contact John W. McCarthy, Zoning Administrator for the Town of Washington & the County of Rappahannock, at (540) 675-3342, during normal business hours. Applications for inclusion in the program must be received at the County Administration Office, PO Box 361, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747, not later than January 15, 1999. □ Please enter my new • Subscription Rates By Rappahannock...$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°° subscription to: Name Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahatmoch New*, P.O. 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Wishes for the Christmas season My Christmas wishes for readers: May Carolina Wrens greet each new day for you as they do for me. At sunrise a pair appear outside my study window. For a time they communicate with gentle churring notes. Shortly after I hear the loud, emphatic song of the 1 male: uSec-ret, sec-retl” It is my sincere wish that readers find the time and a place to shuffle through dry t leaves and hear their whispered message: “We are just a stage in the life of the tree that produced us last spring; we will, in time, mount again to again be part of the tree.” May you always have frequent visits from a Whitebreasted Nuthatch as he visits i the feeder and selects a sunflow| er seed that meets his high standards for weight and size. Watch as he flies to a tree to wedge the seed into a crevice and hacks away until the sweet kernel inside is his reward. All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott I hope that somewhere during the holidays a rugged, stalwart Virginia Pine, Pinus virginiana, is in view. Admire its silhouette against the winter sky. Move close and listen to the contented sigh of the wind through its clusters of three twisted needles. I wish for myself and readers to delight in the upward darting of flocks of dark-backed Juncos as they fly with flashing white, outer-tail feathers from rural roadsides as a car approaches. My survey of onion-shaped flower buds of the flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida, is accompanied with happy anticipation. Each promises a white bracketed cluster of yellow blooms next April. May your dogwood tree be full of these promises. Red has evolved as the color to celebrate the victory over darkness and slow lengthening the day after the winter solstice of Dec. 21: the shortest day of the year. Red is present at the bird feeder in the brilliant crimson patch on the back of the head of the male Downy Woodpecker. Another woodpecker, the Red-bellied, sports even more red; this of a different hue. The biggest “red” of them all is the male Cardinal. I wish for at least one snowfall so that the most beautiful winter gift of them all can be enjoyed: a male Cardinal on a snow-covered branch. I wish that all readers have repeated visits from all birds enhanced by red. View with joyful awe the straight trunk of a tulip tree and the hundreds of gobletshaped seed clusters, the color of a burlap sack, held against the sky. May your bird feeder present you with a special winter visitor in 1999: a Winter Wren, Fox Sparrow, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Purple Finch or Evening Grosbeak. Take special pleasure in the rich abundance of life caught up in the tiny form of a Carolina Chickadee, so intensely alive and full of promise that as long as this bird is in your world, all is right and as it should be. The last wish is that your Christmas tree be moved from the house and placed to form a sheltering, safe roosting place and a refuge for Juncos and White-throated Sparrows. May the spring of the New Year, 1999, bring bluebirds to your nest box and feisty hummingbirds glinting with iridescence to your feeders. Exuberant exhibition at Middle Street By Diana Bird Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The December exhibition at the Middle Street Gallery affords visitors an opportunity to buy a variety of unique Phristmas gifts and at the same time to respond to an especially colorful and joyous exhibition of paintings, sculptures and other art forms. A great variety of works are on view of both gallery members and artists new or not well known to us. For instance, Han Nong, currently living in Marshall but bom in Korea, has three paintings and two ceramic pieces on display. His images are spare with an oriental sophistication. His sculptures are heavy square structures, one of an abstracted cat, the other suggestive of areas of a human body. One of the pictures is of a large ceramic vase decorated with white, yellow, blue, green and red designs against a midnight blue background. A catalogue that shows photographs of some of his works not in the show indicate his dedication to Glad Tidings To our good friends! • We hope your : Holidays are filled with love and joy. • Pullen's Electrical and Plumbing ‘ Washington, VA : 540-675-3249 : ll "".=11 Merry Christmas Wishing you every happiness and heartfelt thanks. Winter Hours: Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fri. &. Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Burgers N Things 987-8311 simple, concrete designs that are primarily suggestive. There is no list of all the artists whose works are shown and in some instances, in part for that reason, it is difficult to identify the artists. This want is probably owing to a policy that permits customers purchasing pieces on display to take them and let their space be occupied with something new. Chris Stephens has five paintings of what seem to be oil on paper. These landscapes of his part of the country are all but one painted with a remarkably bright palette of greens, blues, yellows, oranges and purples. No dreary winter atmosphere could dampen the spirits of viewers of these beautiful paintings. He h^s also entered in the show three small sculptures of collections of bottles and a scene of houses, painted in subdued colors. Of similar character are the three colorful oils on paper submitted by Barbara Sherwood. 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Noriko Hodge has many ceramic items of striking character, as usual, often decorated with birds. Anyone receiving a gift of one of her creations would delight in the animation her birds portray and the artistry she brings to incorporating them into the designs of her ceramic pieces. Karen J. Stinnett, who likes to paint outdoor scenes featuring farm structures, has brought to the gallery a large Holiday (Spirit A time of giving and sharing. Thanks! T.G. Taylor Construction, L.L.C. Sperryville, VA 540-987-8043 JOYTO ^ litWOPLD; If gjmmb . Thanks for the privilege of serving you, our valued customers. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Hwy. Rt. 211 • Amissville, VA (540) 937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 picture of a bam and other buildings. This glowing painting features a lemon yellow sky, orange and green leaves on a tree, and, situated on a green field, a blue bam with a bright red roof. One feels that it is a white bam that the strong light Stinnett introduces converts into an illusion of blue. The clean, hard lines of this painting emphasize the abstract shapes she finds to show. Many other interesting works both large and small make up this exuberant exhibition that I recommend. It will remind you that Christmas is a time of cheer. The sunny, warm weather so far seems to echo what our artists have collected for us to enjoy — and occasion to celebrate. Shorin-Ryu OKINAWAN KARATE VVcfliif-day a I Ki '[he,lire Gay St.. Wa>binjju#v, -VA lunior Classes, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Adult Classes 5:30 - 7 p.m. (^/aith C^ountain (Company1 Odappy Christmas and a ; | fWonderfuC 9{ezv year We thanf^you for your hindness and support throughout the year. We've enjoyed serving you and Coofforzvard to seeing you soon. 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-Eappaljannocfe J^etos-— 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 Exgjjutive Vice President To Subsqgpf Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax:(540)675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations Our View A Child is Born Celebrate the real message of Christmas And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all the world went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first bom son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them at the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And Lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. “For unto to you is bom this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. “And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men.” And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from , them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. — Gospel according to St. Luke Down Memo From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 26, 1968 Announcement was made today that The Skyline Ski Area, Washington, Va., had been purchased by the Jenkins Mountain Associates partnership and that the ski area will operate this year. Snow making equipment is ready to snow the slopes and the restaurant is preparing for operations. The opening date will depend on weather conditions. If the weather conditions permit, planning is progressing for skiing to commence on Dec. 26. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 20, 1973 The new bridge at Laurel Mills was opened to traffic last week. It replaces the old overhead steel span bridge. The prospect of a new bridge and straightened road caused considerable controversy in the Laurel Mills community when it Was proposed by the Highway Department. The official measure of snowfall Sunday and Monday was 5.9 inches and most of that blew up into heaps so sledding was not too good in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gore of Sperryville were hosts at a Christmas party Sunday night r for the staff of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. Present were Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Lyne, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wayland, the Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Wiley, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, Mrs. William A. Harrison, Miss Cindy Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins, Eddie Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. James Shaw and Clyde Atkins. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 22, 1988 Jennifer and Susannah McNear, who are both students at Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pa. were both awarded letters for their contributions to the school’s field hockey team this fall. The McNear sisters are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McNear of Route 1, Washington. Ken Gilpin gave a lesson on the Civil War to a class at RCHS. Gilpin, representing a soldier from Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia, told the class about the life of the average soldier during the war, then gave a military history lesson on the Battle of Chancellors ville. The county’s Brownie Troop 909 in October became one of the first county organizations to adopt a highway under the Virginia Department of Transportation’s new program. 'Tin i 3 "ITT ¥Tl TIT ini 7 , , From the files of the Rappahannock News OUT OF THE ATTIC: A view of The Meadows in Washington, Va, in the snow earlier this century. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Candy Lamma coordinated the 7th annual drive to collect food and gifts for Christmas care packages. Students brought canned goods and other non-perishables and 5th end 6th graders brought gifts. Care packages were distributed to a number of families of elementary school children. Letters Support appreciated The Washington Volunteer Fire Department wishes to thank members of the community for their support with our Christmas Banquet that was held on Dec. 12. We thank all who attended and hope you enjoyed it. A special thank you to: The Inn for their donation of soup; the Country Cafe for the use of your baking pans; Maize’s Daisies for donating to our Christmas tree; Talk of the Town for the donation of candles; and Spring Hill Tree Farm for our beautiful Christmas tree. To all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this event a huge success: Marchalene Queer and Cora Plummer from Pennsylvania who drove all that way to help me decorate; Connie Huff-Harris, Linda Dwyer, Mildred Blakley, Sheryl Blakley, Melissa Kindall, Carolyn Manwaring, and Betty Grigsby who worked very hard in the kitchen; Morgan Roach, Brenda Woodward, Tammy Dwyer, and Michelle Dodson who with their warm and friendly smiles made the community feel welcome as they served the dinners; Frank Huff and Robbie Huff for tending to the drinks; Sherry Huff our runner and Cora Plummer for serving desserts which were baked by Ann Spieker; Frank Reynolds and David Pullen for greeting all the folks (special thanks to Frank for washing all those dishes); Stacey Clarke, Travis Turman and Kirk Davis for your help with clean-up. Your community spirit and hard work were deeply appreciated. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Bob Anderson for selling all the center pieces. I hope that I did not miss anyone. All the volunteers deserve to be recognized for their hard work. I apologize for any omissions. Thora Pullen WVFD committee chair hpisoras Blessings Eappaijannocfe^etos From The Staff of The Arthur W. Arundel Publisher Peter W. Arundel Ann Brown Carl Ebom Jan La Valley Mary Beth Martin Esther Martin Wanda Snead John T. Toler Barbara C. Wayland Our Correspondents and Production Staff Thanks for donating! We would like to thank all of those people who came to the Amissville fire hall on a cold and rainy Dec. 8 to donate blood for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. There were new faces as well as our dedicated regular donors, and the Red Cross was able to collect 27 productive pints of blood for area hospital patients. Thank you also to the Amissville Fire and Rescue Squad for being able to accommodate this bloodmobile. We look forward to seeing all donors again in May 1999! • Marie Riedel Marie Davis, co-chairs, Bloodmobile Heartfelt thanks Words are so inadequate for me to thank all those who have been so very generous with their kind expressions. Truly, I am blessed beyond any measure. However, I must add, there are many others who do so much more for the town and community than I. My heartfelt thanks to everyone. Alice King Washington Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3338 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication.

Jennings named public relations coordinator Fauquier County resident Jim Jennings has been named Public Relations Coordinator for the Culpeper District Office of the Virginia Department of Transportation. In his new role, Jennings, 43, will be responsible for all public and media relations activities involving VDOT’s construction, maintenance, traffic management activities and special VDOT events for the nine-county Culpeper District Office. Prior to joining VDOT, Jennings was a media relations specialist with the National Federation of Independent Business, a small business advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. He also has held media and congressional relations positions with the U.S. Small Business Administration. A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, Jennings was a reporter with a Gannett newspaper in upstate New York. Jennings, his wife Trade, and their son JP, reside in Hume. The Culpeper District Office of VDOT serves the counties off Fauquier, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Greene, Albemarle, Fluvanna and Louisa. With nearly 700 employees, the district is responsible for 70 miles of interstates, 730 miles of primary roadways, and 3,755 miles of secondary roads. Teachers honored by toughest critics A select group of America’s teachers are being honored by their toughest critics ... their former students, in the fifth edition of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1998. All of the approximately 130,000 teachers being honored were selected by their former students who themselves are currently listed in Who’s Who Among American High School Students, or The National Dean’s List, publications which recognize five percent of our nation’s high school and college students respectively. The students were requested to nominate teachers who “made a difference in their lives” by helping to shape their values, inspiring interest in a particular subject and/or challenging them to strive for excellence. Local educators honored in Read All Tilings Wild And Wonderful, by Rappahannock** favorite naturalist, |\ John Trott v;: | : See Page A3. - FURNITURE Name-Brand Manufacturers Buy direct • Save up to 50%, lower than local stores. Before your next furniture purchase,call for price quotes or location nearest you. ■ Shipping available to all 30 sots Canada and 25 dffisat countries NORTH CAROLINA FURNITURE CONNECTION Call 1-800/919-2555 for the location nearest you. Great Gift For Fox Hunters of All Ages The Fox's Frolic Video is a tale of foxes hunting hounds. What are they chasing? This favorite childhood classic is available for purchase this holiday season. 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Atkins worked for VDOT at the Warrenton Shop as fiscal assistant before spending the last seven years in Rappahannock. Above, he receives congratulations from resident engineer Bob Moore, left. RCHS Boy’s Basketball Dec. 28, Page Valley Tournament, away, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Page Valley Tournament, away, TBA. Dec. 29, Page Valley Tournament, junior varsity, away, 10 a.m. Jan. 4, Luray, away, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 5, Strasburg, home, 6 p.m. Jan. 12, Randolph Macon, away, 6 p.m. Jan. 14, Randolph Macon, home, 6 p.m. Jan. 20, Luray, home, 6 p.m. Warm Wishes, Friends It’s my pleasure to serve you. Darlene Moore, Owner/Operator The Beauty Box _Washington, VA tmmrn , Coming your way with thanks and good wishes on the road ahead. Best wishes! * Settle's Garage G Grocery S 675-3252 \ Season's best to each and everyone. It is always a pleasure to serve you. Rappahannock Farmers Co-op Sperryville, Virginia • 540-987-8555 We will be closed Chrismas Day. Katy Paratore Crystal Leake Scholarships awarded to Lord Fairfax students Scholarships totaling more than $119,000 were awarded this fall to students attending Lord Fairfax Community College for the 1998-99 school year. Recipients of some of these scholarships include Rappahannock County residents Grace Bailey, recipient of the Dollars for Scholars Scholarship Fund, Angela Frazier, who was awarded the Principal’s Scholarship, Crystal Leake, chosen to receive the College Board Scholarship, and Katy Paratore, who was awarded the Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Yurgatis Family Scholarship Endowment Fund. Fifty-nine individual scholarships for both new and returning students were offered through the LFCC College Board and the LFCC Educational Foundation. Citizens in the community taking LFCC classes benefit from the monies raised at special events held each year by the Educational Foundation. In addition, financial aid is available to assist students to pay for their education. A scholarship reception to honor all scholarship recipients was held Dec. 10. Spring 1999 registration is underway. New or returning students should call (800) 9065322 or 868-7110 for information at the Middletown Campus or 347-1304 for the Fauquier Campus. Open registration at both campuses will be held Jan. 7. • BUY IT • SELL IT •FIND IT in the Rappahannock News Classifieds Santa travels the world to bring you a holiday filled with good will. B&B SERVICE CENTER Route 211 West JHHk Sperryville, VA f NAPA) 987-8686 Make it NAPA BRAND new! May the gifts of Christmas, happiness and love, be yours now and throughout the many years to come. We appreciate your goodwill. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY FARM BUREAU Pat, Jo and Sandy 11929 Lee Highway Sperryville, YA 22740 987-8225

Sheriff From Page A1 here. “They were going in the right direction as far as law enforcement service to the community and Gary Settle brought a professionalism to the agency here that was needed. “As I’ve said before, there is a tremendous amount of dedication from the officers who serve here. Many^of the rewards from the jobfcltere are very personal. We work as a team and that’s very important to getting things done.” Sherertz said he hopes to use all his experience and training from the last 24 years to perform the job to the highest level of professionalism that is possible. “Gary did an absolutely amazing job given the resources available and what he inherited. This is a job I’m using all my experience, talents and skills to do to the best of my ability. I’m here to work.” Sherertz said the job is not about him but about the community he serves. There is no problem too small or too petty for people to bring to the sheriff, he said, and he will take the time to address whatever problems come before him. “It’s an awesome responsibility,” Sherertz said. “It’s not always legal issues that need to be addressed and our num P New Year's Eve Dinner Have a New Tear's evening at ^ the Hazel River Inn and enjoy a five course dining experience with champagne for dessert. We have two seatings available. One at 8 p.m. and at 10:30 p.m. Reservations are requested. 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The meetings would include a presentation by the sheriff’s office representative' (or representatives) and an open forum for the council to ask questions and voice concerns. Sherertz says he feels very strongly about implementing this idea. “The sheriff’s office belongs to the community, it’s not a stone walled entity that needs to remain a mystery. I believe in openness in government. While I’m here there will be a lot of communication between myself and the community. I think I’m the right man, at the right time in the right place.” Happy Holidays financial JRroblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location io Culpeper. 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr.. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FRFF. 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The commission also received a packet of information from thKplanning commissioners graduate seminar on General Assembly bills which could have impact here and voted to support carry over HB1029 which proposes “amending optional provisions of a subdivision ordinance to allow localities to require that applicants for major water-consuming projects demonstrate that sufficient water is available to serve the proposed project without harming existing water users. A locality may deny issuance of a building permit if the applicant is unable to demonstrate such suffi Hackley From Page A1 to American with Disabilities Act standards for wider aisles, he added. “They are all good things but there is a cost factor involved,” Makela said. Gilbert Lawrence, who was sitting talking to his neighbors on the store’s front porch, said he remembers the first time he came to the store. He was riding in the back of a buggy that his sister drove. Hazel Gray said the store porch was a place to meet with his neighbors, and he was going to miss it: “A lot of tales and lies were told here. Everybody knows everybody here.” Over the years the store has sponsored a baseball team in the Rappahannock Athletic Association and tried to help the fire department and churches by selling food for their functions at cost. E.G. Hackley said his father, Lewis Erwin or “L.E.” as people called him, began operating a store in 1905 on the adjacent corner where the present post office is located. When his father had a heart attack in 1925, he sold the store, he said. It burned in 1926 and with no other way of earning a living, his father built the present store in 1934, Hackley said. He ran the store with his wife, Rosalie, and in 1937 when his father died Hackley said he joined his mother at the store. They ran it together until 1955 wljen she died. Everything has changed over the years, Hackley said: “In the old days there wasn’t much money around. People would pay with eggs, chickens, dried apples, and I would haul it into D.C. and sell to produce houses and dealers.” Hackley married Dorothy in 1947 and she also helped run the business while raising their two children, Jan and Larry. Larry is a folk art dealer and operates the Hackley Gallery in Winchester, Ky. “It’s been a good business since it was built, and is as good a spot as anywhere in town,” Hackley added Hackley said nothing is serious yet, but Dorothy’s nephew has expressed an interest in reopening the store with some changes, while keeping the country flavor and even continuing business under the Hackley’s name. Everything inside is being sold or removed, and plans for the building include fixing up and painting, Dorothy said. Income loss assistance for farmers approved Bob Williamson announced that USDA has made $248,751 in payments to Culpeper and Rappahannock farmers to help offset heavy losses resulting from low commodity prices. “These income loss assistance payments are part of a relief package designed to help farmers whose livelihoods are on the line,” said Williamson. “They will make the difference for many family farmers who can plan for a spring crop now instead of a spring auction.” The payments were issued only to those farmers who were eligible under the 1996 Farm Bill for fiscal year 1998 final Production Flexibility Contract payments, sometimes called market transitions payments. A total of $2.8 billion is being provided in relief payments to farmers across the country. Although $3,057 bil Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. lion was appropriated for the payments, Congress mandated that $200 million be made available for assistance to dairy farmers. As a result, individual farmers received about 49.72 percent of their total FY ‘98 PFC payment. USDA intends to make announcements about otner provisions in the relief package, including disaster relief in the upcoming weeks. Rappahannock has also been approved for the Livestock Assistance program. Eligible livestock producers must have suffered a 40 percent or greated loss of normal grazing production for 90 or more consecutive days during 1998. Producers must file an application certifying to the number of eligible livestock and the number of grazing acres. Eligible livestock must have been owned for at least three months. Sign UP ends on Feb. 5,; 1999. Because a specific amount of money has been appropriated for the program a national payment factor will be determined after all applications have been received. All interested producers should contact the Farm Service Agency Office at our new location, 351 Lakeside Drive, in Culpeper or by telephone at 825-4200. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program infomation (braille, large, audiotape, etc.) should contact the USDA, Office of Communications at (202) 720-5881. To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250, or call (202) 720-7327. USDA is an equal opportunity employer. untain ompany After Christmas SALE December 26—January 3 50% off ALL Christmas merchandise: Christmas Fashion (Dresses, Jumpers, Sweaters, and More); Christmas Collectibles; Ornaments & Decorations; Cards, Paper, and Partyware Porcelain Hinged Boxes Only $10.00-your choice 30% off our already low, low prices in the Outlet Attic much, much more Great bargains in our beautiful new store 10-6 Daily, 10-4 New Year's Eve, Closed New Year’s Day , Rte.211&522 Sperryvillc, Virginia (540)987-8353

I • Neighbors/B2 I • Obituaries/B5 I • Classifieds/B4 I * Real Estate/B6 December 23, 1998 Hoping for a miracle, Steve Young’s story By Jane Mullan Rappahannock News Contributing Writer This is a true-life Christmas story of hope — hope built, hope destroyed and hope built anew. There was a time when Steve and Melody Young counted themselves blessed. Diagnosed with leukemia in 1988, he had received a bone marrow transplant in May 1991. For five years, they held their breath and prayed as they waited for the results of the blood tests and scans. For five years, they walked out of the doctors’ offices smiling, their prayers answered with remission. That half-decade mark is a milestone for cancer fighters; if their bodies hold off the return of the disease for five years, the odds shift. No one says cured — that most wonderful of words — but they begin to believe in remission as a permanent state. Before cancer, they had dreamed about and worked towards a home of their own. Now, they again had the means, “but I procrastinated about a house because I was afraid the cancer would come back.” she recalled. They waited another year. Steve’s remission continued and Melody’s fears faded. The Youngs took their lives off hold and got on with their dreams. They built a house. To find property they could afford, they had to leave Rappahannock County and the support network of family, friends and church that had helped carry them through the Ordeal of diagnosis and treatment. But Melody and Steve knew the ties were strong enough to stretch to Orange County. They had good jobs with Communications Corporation of America (CCA) — Melody in customer service, Steve in the pre-press department. Their sons Daniel and Thomas were settled in new schools. They looked to the future without fear. On Oct. 27,1997, everything changed. Steve had a lunch hour appointment with their family doctor. On Oct. 28, the oncologists at Univeristy of Virginia Medical Center confirmed the family practitioner’s suspicions. It was cancer, and for this second attack, the disease chose a new form of leukemia. With his original treatment, Steve had been a first for UVa’s hospital. No one in his family was a bone marrow match so he’d received a transplant from an unrelated male donor, lb combat the second attack, doctors again went to a new weapon — a donor lymphocyte infusion performed at Johns Hopkins at Baltimore — the nearest hospital then doing this experimental procedure. Disease, treatment, hospital — all new, all posing unfamiliar challenges. “When he got sick, Steve asked me for only one thing. He didn’t want to go through treatment alone. He wanted me there, at his side,” Melody said. “And I promised him I would be.” At UVa, where he’d received the original bone marrow transplant, keeping the promise had been easier. They lived in Old Hollow then, just an hour’s drive from Charlottesville. A cooperative and sympathetic hospital staff put a bed for her in Steve’s room. Family and friends from church helped take care of the boys. But now UVa’s transplant unit was closed. The Youngs had moved to a new neighborhood, four hours away from the hospital in Baltimore. Now 13year-old Daniel and 16-year-old Thomas were more on their J HAPPY JL A/VI JL X HOLIDAYS May all the joys of the Christmas Holiday reach every heart and home. As always, our staff is ready and waiting to serve customers and friends in every possible way. Sperryville Emporium • (540) 987-8235 New Location: 1.5 miles west of Sperryville, VA Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE M1 Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor * 4 (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INm*T CONSULTATION I'lwidiug Affordable. ()ualil\ l egal Services Since IV7> k Photo Courtesy of Jane Mullan THE YOUNGS: Melody, Steve, front, Daniel amd Thomas. own. The original plan had been for Steve to be in the hospital just three days for the initial round of therapy, then move to an apartment across the street, returning to the clinic daily for monitoring and treatment, But he had too many complications, one after the other — fluid around the heart, fluid in his lungs, blood clots in his lungs, antibiotic allergies, impaired kidney functions, rashes, dry skin, infections, and dangerously high fevers. ' Melody continued to pay $20 a day for the efficiency, “Otherwise, I wouldn’t have a place for him to go when he got better.” But she stayed in Steve’s room napping on a recliner, dashing across the street only for quick showers and bolted meals. Daniel and Thomas wouldn’t leave either. Their youngest son, in particular, needed to be part of the team. He slept on a foam mat underneath a table for three weeks, and while his father hung somewhere between deep sleep and last sleep, fever raging as his body fought to survive the disease and the drugs, his son gave him the cooling rubs that helped bring the fever down. And all All of us at THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Wish you a Wonderful Holiday Season and A Delicious New Tear Thanks to the entire community for your support and patronage during the past nineteen years. Warm wishes and Congratulations to our devoted staff on again receiving Five Stars and Five Diamonds for 1998 the while, Daniel talked to his dad. Steve was heavily sedated. He was on a ventilator. He couldn’t communicate. Was he aware? While Melody’s computer research gave her conflicting answers to that question, the nurses at Hopkins were of one opinion: at some level, patients in Steve’s state are conscious of what’s happening around them. “So I told the kids that he could hear them.” And she was right. “ I can’t remember much, but I can remember Daniel and Thomas being there,” Steve confirmed. Melody kept a log of his days, so Steve would be able to follow the course of treatment and progress. Improvement was slow and often interrupted by setbacks, but it came. Steve was released from Hopkins in September. But a few days later, complications arose and they went back to the hospital — this time in Charlottesville. After a month there, he wanted nothing more than to go home. Melody’s dedication over the months of treatment convinced the doctors she could provide the care he needed. She learned how to draw blood for the tests which must be run every four hours, round the clock, and they returned to Orange to continue outpatient treatment and recovery. Three times a week, they made the drive to Charlottesville, three days a week, a nurse came to their home. And they wait. Lymphocyte infusion — particularly from an unrelated donor — is so new that doctors lack the statistical data for even a guess. Will this buy another long term remission? “They don’t have a clue. But it was my best chance,” Steve said. When cancer returned, Steve’s disease and treatment meant he could no longer work and Melody had to leave her job as well. Since then they’ve been1 trying to make paymentsfor! everything from Steve’s disabil-i ity income — about $1,000 a' month. It can’t be done. Melody; called their creditors to explain the financial crisis and its, cause. Some were understand-; ing; others were not. ; They lost the van last October. They’ve filed for! bankruptcy. “That was so hard.! We’ve always paid our bills,") Melody added, the discomfort audible in her voice. “But we« had to if we’re going to save! anything. And if we lose every-) thing, so be it. The most impor-; tant thing is to get him better! and keep our family together.” ! “The Lord, family and; friends have gotten us this far,”1 Steve said. “And I’ve learned that there’s always somebody worse off than you are.” And to! those people, the Youngs have; offered assistance, sharing their hard-won knowledge of what! patients and their families can do! to get through the ordeal of treat-) ment. J For those who’d like to help here are ways: ! While Melody Young can’t! return to her job, she can do( accounting and secretarial pro-) jects from home, commuting by computer. She can be reached! at (540) 854-8944. Grocery gift) certicates are most appreciated^ and Food Lion is where the family regularly shops. The Youngs’ address is 27872 Old! Office Road, Culpeper, Va 22701. Tax deducible contributions — which will go to the Youngs in entirety may be made through Rappahannock County’s Project Rainbow, 140 White Rose Mountain Lane, Sperry-ville, Va. 22740. The family’s e-mail address is youngfamily82@email.msn.com ; Steve Young’s homepage address is hhp://homepage.usr.comg/goaltender. HOUDAY GREETINGS .. .Ma) the scent of pine, glow of lights and happiness fill your home this happy time of Christmas. We value your friendship. Closing December 21 and Reopening January 14 Sperryville Antique Market and Sperryville Storage Company 540-987-8050 Merry Christmas ‘May you fiave a safe and fiappy holiday season! Captain Chris Williams and The Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office

Church ^ Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Hymn sing 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 27 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. i Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. 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 Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 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. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Wilda and Rogei Woodward Woodwards celebrate 50th anniversary Roger Woodward and Wilda Wright were married Dec. 24 at Congress Heights Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The Woodwards celebrated their 50th anniversary on Dec. 5, 1998 at Stone Mansion in Alexandria with their sons Gary and Michael, daughterin-law Debbie and granddaughters Jessica and Lindsey. Approximately 90 family members and friends attended the celebration. Mr. Woodward retired from Safeway. Mrs. Woodward from Fairfax County Food service. Many friends and family members extend best wishes and congratulations to the Woodward couple. Mr. Woodward is originally from the Castleton area and Mrs. Woodward from Glenville, W.Va. Newlin earns certified title Nancy S. Newlin, CPGR, General Registrar, Rappahannock County, has been awarded the title of Certified Professional General Registrar under a program administered by the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and Division of Continuing Education. A certificate in recognition of this achievement was presented to Ms. Newlin at the annual meeting of the Voter Registrars Association of Virginia held in F redericksburg. The program, which takes a minimum of three years to complete, requires a combination of extensive education and governmental experience. A certificate is presented for successful completion of the program. The education process does not, however, end with the completion of the program. Every four years after initial certification, the recipient must complete an additional 60 hours of continuing education in order to remain certified. SUBSCRIBE TO TIIE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Cali 675-3338. Programs scheduled Trinity Episcopal Church Christmas Eve services at Trinity Episcopal include Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m.; coffee hour at 10:15 p.m. and Holy Eucharist at 11 p.m. On Christmas Day a Holy Eucharist service will Le held at 10 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Church There will be a Christmas Eve candlelight service at the Untied Methodist Church beginning at 7 p.m. to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. “Come join the celebration of Jesus’ birth,” said a spokesperson. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will have their 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 Baptist Amissville Baptist Church will hold a New Year’s Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow the service. All are invited. Sperryville United Methodist Church The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their annual candlelight communion service on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to the community to attend. Washington Baptist Church Washington Baptist Church will host its annual Christmas Eve candlelight services on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. The community is invited. WoodviUe highlights Mrs. Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria spent several days last week with her sister Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. On Thursday they spent the day in Charlottesville. Steve Hopkins of Richmond was a Thursday guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper and Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill were visitors of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Audra Crawford during the week. Woodville Baptist Church invites you to bring in the New Year with a special time of worship, fellowship and praise. On Thursday, Dec. 31 the church will host the Bluegrass Gospel group, By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Conerstone Bluegrass Revival from Elkton. The evening will begin at 8 p.m. with a covered dish dinner. To the patrons that helped with the Woodville social news and to the staff of the Rappahannock News, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675 3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 (j uided by the Star of Bethlehem, the shepherds and wise men alike found themselves standing before a lowly stable. Could this be the birthplace of the prophesied King of Kings? Amidst the animal sounds there was the unmistakable cry of a newborn infant They slowly entered, still puzzled by the strange scene before them. There they found the baby Jesus in the arms of Mary, His mother, next to a manger bed filled with straw. Yet this infant would grow to be called the Son of God...the Prince of Peace. Jesus would teach forgiveness and love, not retribution and hate. As you worship this Christmas, may the words of the angel of the Lord ring in your heart: “For unto you is born this day...a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” Sunday Monday Tuaaday Wadnaaday Thuraday Friday Saturday laatah Zaphanlah Paata laaiah Luka John John 7:10-25 3:1-20 24 0:1-7 2:1-20 1:1-10 1:10-34 SgWUM SUartaOOy Jhv Amencmn B&9 Soc—ty Copyright 1980. Kantor Mhaums Hawapapa' Sarwcaa. POku 8005 OwtoaaavOa. VA ?»06 I ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmies Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building __547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper CHOOSE BOOKS FROM THE CORNER SHELF “ON THE QREEN”SOUTHQATE CULPEPER 825-4411 WIDE SELECTION PERSONAL SERVICE r Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Ashleigh Pullen celebrates 3rd birthday Ricky and I hosted a birthday party for our daughter Ashleigh on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Sperryville fire hall. Ashleigh will be three years old on Dec. 26. Those helping Ashleigh celebrate were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee, Mr. and Mrs. Branson Jenkins and Wendy and Mr. and Mrs. David Dodson, Cody and Brittani, all of Culpeper, Mrs. Janet Jenkins and Julie, Kayla Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins, James, Christal, Tom and Ted, all of Washington and Mrs. Wanda Jeffries and Lauren of Madison. Also Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jack By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 .:.- " f' Baldwin and David, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker, Miss Crystal Fincham, Mrs. Lee Anna Wharton, Amber Dodson, Ms. Tammy Dwyer and Brittany, Mrs. Jennifer Atkins and Jordan and Mrs. Lillie Corbin, all local. Ashleigh received many nice gifts and we wish her a happy birthday. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold their annual candlelight communion service on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to the community to attend. Reynolds Memorial Baptist will hold their annual Christmas Eve candlelight service on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. A children’s Christmas cantata will be held at Reynolds at 11 a.m. on Dec. 27. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Happy birthday wishes go out to Brittany Dwyer who celebrated her fourth birthday on Dec. 21. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Residents are reminded of an earlier deadline next week than usual. Should you have news for the Sperryville column, let me know before Sunday evening. To all of you who have given social events,, family gathering information of other news tips, etc. during the past year we thank you and wish for you and your family a happy and blessed holiday season. Washington residents prepare for season Weekend guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were Miss Judy Coveil and Phil Butler of Falls Church. Mrs. Alice Butler entertained with a pre-Christmas dinner on Saturday night. Guests were Miss Judy Coveil and Phil Butler of Falls Church, Jeff and Jean Butler, Rachael Berta, Michael Berta and Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Mrs. Ollie Vann and Mrs. Flora Falls at the Overlook Rehab By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 ..MU. Mill III and Nursing Home in Warrenton. Chris Simmons of Restaurants offer discounts Through their participation in the third annual Adventures in Dining program, 31 of the area’s most popular restaurants are supporting Hospice of Rapidan’s Benevolent Care Fund for terminally ill patients and their families. Priced at just $20, the new book features 41 coupons redeemable throughout 1999 for over $200 in discounts. To purchase, call the Hospice of the Rapidan at 825-4840. “This year we have found the restaurant community to be more supportive than ever,” says Page Smith, Hospice of the Rapidan’s director of community outreach. Hospice of the Rapidan is a nonprofit community organization providing skilled medical care, social services, volunteer support, and bereavement counseling to residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. Hospice of the Rapidan is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, and most private insurance companies provide some reimbursement for hospice care. Contributions from the community make it possible for Hospice of the Rapidan to care for patients with little or no source of reimbursement, so fund raising efforts like Adventures in Dining are crucial to its mission. Laurel Mills Store God's blessing on you all through the holiday season and throughout the New Year." Laurel Mills Road, Casdeton 540-937-3015 7 OvueAmaCts ecemlLz/i/ 2 5 tJv 12:00 ncuuvta^2:30 p^rru Leg of Lamb Steamship Round Grilled Chicken Breast Oven-Browned Potatoes Soup Dessert Turkey & Dressing Baked Ham Seafood Salad Vegetables Salad Bar All You Care to Eat $12.95 Children Under 12 $ 6.95 For Reservations Call 825-1037 Ctl? <ix<[<L4tn £Ba/uv Rt 29 South • Culpeper Surprise someone with a Gilt Certificate from Aberdeen Bam Manassas was a Sunday visitor of Richard and Ann Simmons. Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Ruth Clark were in Winchester on Wednesday evening shopping. Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Charles Clark and Kyle of Manassas. Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal visited her mother Mrs. Addie Keyser on Sunday evening. Miss Amanda Brown, Miss Bobbie Jo Brown and Miss Margo Haynes were in Winchester on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son Robbie of Front Royal were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and d fighters. If and when you have news for this column please call 675-3608. I will be calling for news next week on Sunday evening, Dec. 27. I want to wish each one of you a very merry Christmas and thanks for your support. Happy Holidays! ^/yzTd^mzzd asu/, <7/ cJP&ccl Q/ezz^/ The Rappahannock Historical Society JOIJ TO JILL Wishing you a bright & happy holiday season! Weve enjoyed serving you & look forward to seeing you soon. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-3519 Upcoming Events Panther shirts have arrived The Rappahannock P.T.O. has received their new Panther Pride t-shirts just in time for Christmas. They are available in a variety of sizes, prices from $12 to $18. Call Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597 or 987-9338 to get yours. All proceeds benefit the Rappahannock P.T.O. Dance at Pine Knot There will be dance on Saturday, Dec. 26 at Pine Knot on U.S. 211, Washington from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The band, Ice from Washington, D.C. will be playing. For more information call 987-8149. Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes will begin Jan. 20 at Ki Theatre in Washington. Classes will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for juniors and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for adults. New students are invited to try the first class for free. For additional information call Betsy Toth at 3490632 or Arthur Drago at 635-7554. Paintings on display The Old Sperryville Bookshop presents a selection of oil paintings by local artist Steven Kenny. On view through December are a variety of past works, all meticulously rendered in Mr. Kenny’s surreal and witty style. Call 987-8444 for more information. Fruit school scheduled The annual Rappahannock-Madison Fruit School will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Graves Mountain Lodge. For more information contact Kenner Love at 675-3619. Workshop, seminar planned The Lord Fairfax Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop entitled Payroll and Tax Forms on Friday, Jan. 15 from 1 until 4 p.m. This workshop will be held at the Middletown Campus of Lord Fairfax Community College. Richard Kleese, Shenandoah County Accountant and adjunct accounting instructor at the college will conduct the workshop. The seminar is designed to assist both new and existing business owners or managers who want to learn how to work through the forms and reports that are necessary when hiring and paying employees. The registration fee is $15 per person. Advance registration is encouraged. For more information or to register for the seminar call the Center at 540-8687280. Consultation services set Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services Rehabilation Counselor Timothy Brown will be available for consultation services on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Rappahannock County Department of Social Services Office from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For information or appointment call 727-3259. Apple butter available The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company has apple butter for sale. Interested persons should call Jeff at 636-3279 or Darren at 635-6392. Movie at The Theatre The movie, The Truce will be shown at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m. promptly. The life and times of Jewish Italian chemist and writer Prirr j Levi provide the basis for this biographical drama that depicts the late author’s nine month journey home following his release from the Auschwitz concentration camp. Levi’s long, circuitous trip took him from Poland to Russia, Rumania, Hungary, Austria and Germany before finally reaching his home in Italy. Along the way, the drama focuses on Levi’s rediscovery of life, hope, and dignity, and the simultaneous awakening of a sense of moral outrage previously suppressed by the horror of his daily existence. Actor John Turtorro strikes a perfect balance between despair and laughter in the role of Primo Levi. The movie is rate R and is 116 minutes. Play group at Trinity The Friday morning play group will be moving indoors at Trinity Episcopal Church from 10 :30 a m. until 12:30 p.m. For more information call Kathy at 987-9099. Swing dance lessons continue Swing dance lessons will continue at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday evenings at 7. Cost is $2 per person. Children are welcome. For more information call Lindsay and Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. Runners, joggers sought On Saturday, Jan. 2 the Shenandoah Valley Runners Club will host the Berryville Orchard 5K at Clarke County High School in Berryville. Runners and joggers frorr. Rappahannock County are welcome to attend. The race will start at 9:30 a m.; registration begins one hour earlier. Entry fees are $3 for members, $4 for non-mernbers and $1 for students Call Nancy Specht at 304-229-3015 for more information. Eagle Scout search underway The National Eagle Scout Association of the local Boy Scouts of America is establishing an updated list of all Eagle Scouts in the Rappahannock County area as well as the surrounding area. If you are an Eagle Scout or know of someone who is, please contact the Scout office in Winchester at 540662-2551 or e-mail them sacbsa@shentel.net. Quitters Guild to meet The Shenandoah Valley Quitters Guild will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16 at the Highlands Building, Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg. All meetings are open to the public. The service team of April VJII I II I IWI IO Ul IU uWQI I '-y r will conduct the program following the business meeting. Please bring sewing machines, rotary mats and cutters, etc. and come prepared to have lots of fun . Don’t forget to bring lunch. * The Shenandoah Valley Quitters Guild is a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion and preservation of the artistry of the quitter. To join the Guild, send $15 annual dues to the Membership Chairman, P.0 Box 913, Harhsonburg, Va. 22801.

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Vl'iAfjlJ- [IfJ 1-800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA f . . . --;Legal Notices i ..:...:...J TRUSTEE’S SALE 66 Huntly Road, Huntly, VA 22640 In execution of a deed of trust dated June 9, 1995, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock, VA, in Deed Book 213, at Page 123, securing a note drawn in the original sum of $155,700.00, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, will offer for public sale in front of the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock located on Gay St. in Washington, VA, on January 14, 1999 at 3:30 p.m., the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Containing 1.082 acres, more or less, situate on Virginia Routes 657 and 664, in Wakefield Magisterial District, recorded in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 213 at Pages 121 and 122. The property and the improvements thereon will be sold “AS IS" and without representation or warranties of any kind. The sale is subject to all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. This is a communication from a debt collector. Terms: CASH or certified funds. A bidder’s deposit of $9,500.00 will be required with the balance of the sale price to be paid within 14 days at the office of the Substitute Trustee. Additional terms may be announced at the sale. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Julian A. Bryant, Jr., Substitute Trustee or Molly, at 2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 800, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Phone: 757-437-9567 (CONV/98-13793/Finley). 12-23,12-30-98 •231689 Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY MARY VIRGINIA BROWN and NARGIL LEE GRIGSBY Complainants v. IN CHANCERY NO. 98CH-42 RAYMOND LEWIS BROWN NORMA CARTER ROY THOMPSON SELENDIA (aka SELEANIA) THOMPSON TANJA RENEE WARD MARJORIE H. ADDISON BERNARD WALKER DONALD ADDISON ROBERT M WALKER RALPH WALKER MARUECE MORTON WILLIAMS GLADYS B. MORTON and the UNKNOWN HEIRS of WILLIE MILTON GRIGSBY, ROBERT HAYWARD THOMPSON, ROY THOMPSON, SELENDIA (SELEANIA) THOMPSON, ELIZABETH DANIELS GRIGSBY, NORMA CARTER, ROY THOMPSON, SELENDIA (SELEANIA) THOMPSON or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description Of PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which JAMES EDWARD (J.W.) GRIGSBY, ANDREW FRANKLIN GRIGSBY, MARIE LOUISE TOLIVER GRIGSBY, JOHN HENRY GRIGSBY, SAM BOOTEN GRIGSBY, GEORGE ROBERT GRIGSBY, ALBERT PENDLETON GRIGSBY, MARY ALICE GRIGSBY THOMPSON and SARAH CATHERINE GRIGSBY JEFFRIES died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parlies defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to partition the following real property situated in Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land (Tax Map Parcel 23-10), together with any buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, the property being located on the State Roaa leading from Amissville to Crest Hill, and known as the Anderson land, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a stone in the line of the Murphy farm and corner to lot known as the seventeen acre lot; thence with the line of the Murphy land S 59 % E 45.2 poles to a stone on the east side of the above named road corner to Devers; thence with the line of Devers S 26 % W 162 poles to stone in said line corner to the Murphy farm.N 49 % W 104 poles to a large red oak, an old corner, N 29 % E 80.4 poles to a stone comer to a 17 acre lot; thence with the line of the 17 acre lot as located by J. E. Sutphin, Surveyor, (by survey dated November 11, 1918) S 59 % E 745.8 feet to a stone to be planted on a hillside, N 29 % E 1000 feet to the beginning containing 78.5 acres by an old survey (land not calculated by said Sutphin). AND BEING the same and identical land conveyed to A. F. Grigsby, John H. Grigsby, Sam B. Grigsby and J. W. Grigsby by deed from A. P. Grigsby and Fannie R. Grigsby, his wife, dated November 11, 1918 and recorded March 8, 1919, in Deed Book 29, at page 183, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Complainants to ascertain in what county, city or state the Defendant NORMA CARTER is, without effect; and, It further appearing that the above-named Defendants ROY THOMPSON and SELENDIA (SELEANIA) THOMPSON are not residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and their addresses are unknown; and, It further appearing that the above-named Defendant TANJA RENEE WARD is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and her last known post office address is 9901 Good Luck Road, #T-1, Seabrook, Maryland, 20706; that the above-named Defendant BERNARD WALKER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 2205 Vermont Avenue, Landover, Maryland, 20785; that the above-named - Defendant RALPH WALKER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 7835 Michele Drive, Landover, Maryland, 20785; and, It further appearing that the heirs at law of WILLIE MILTON GRIGSBY, ROBERT HAYWARD THOMPSON, ELIZABETH DANIELS GRIGSBY, JAMES EDWARD (J.W.) GRIGSBY, ANDREW FRANKLIN GRIGSBY, MARIE LOUISE TOLIVER GRIGSBY, JOHN HENRY GRIGSBY, SAM BOOTEN GRIGSBY, GEORGE ROBERT GRIGSBY, ALBERT PENDLETON GRIGSBY, MARY ALICE GRIGSBY THOMPSON, SARAH CATHERINE GRIGSBY JEFFRIES, NORMA CARTER, ROY THOMPSON and SELENDIA (SELEANIA) THOMPSON who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, if any such heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 1st day of February, 1999 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTERED this 8th day of December, 1998. Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: DOUGLAS K BAUMGARDNER Counsel for Complainants The Miller Building 211 A Mam Street P O Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-3617 Virginia State Bar No 15989 A COPY-TESTE: Diane Bruce, Clerk BY: M. Ralph, Dep. 12-16,12-23.12-30-96* 1-6-99 #230796

Obituaries Annie Kinsey Born at Laurel Mills Annie Laura Kinsey, 80, of Culpeper died Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom Dec. 22, 1917 to the late Mason E. and Julia M. Kinsey at Laurel Mills in Rappahannock County. Mrs. Kinsey is survived by two nieces, Betty Allman of Nixa, Mo. and Mary Alice Hoffman of Culpeper; three nephews Johnny Sherman of Front Royal, Dickie Atkins and Donald Atkins, both of Culpeper and one great nephew Donald Atkins Jr. as well as six other great nephews and two great nieces. She was predeceased by one sister Marie Kinsey Atkins and two brothers James Kinsey and William Kinsey. Graveside services were held Dec. 17 at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Robert J. Donnelly officiating. Pallbearers were Ray Grady, Ronnie Rinker, Tim Rinker, Donald Atkins Jr. and Jack Hoffman. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mary H. Jenkins Health care worker Mary Helen Jenkins, 90, of Culpeper died on Dec. 15 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She was bom on July 12, 1908 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Samuel Frazier and Jennie Fincham Frazier. She was retired from health care and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Her husband was the late Howard Lee Jenkins. Survivors include one son B.B. Jenkins of Culpeper; one daughter Mary G. Childress of Deland, Fla; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A graveside service was held Dec. 20 at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Daniel Courtney officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper Volunteer Rescue Squad, p.O. Box 731, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Cebill Yowell Telephone operator Cebill Mason Jones Yowell, 93, of Etlan, formerly of Mine Run, died Sunday, Dec. 13 at her residence. She was bom in Orange County on March 23, 1905, a daughter of the late J. Fred Mason and Annabelle Chewning Mason. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Mine Run and also a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Haywood. She was employed by C&P Telephone Company for over 23 years; worked the switchboard at the U.S. Capitol for eight years; ran the Tourist Christmas Day May tlie spirit of Christmas surround us all and let the deep meaning of this great holiday remain within our hearts. 1 TRADITION OF DIGNIFIED, THOUGHTFUL SERVICE CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Our special thanks to the patrons we serve for putting their trust in us. We wish for everyone a Merry Christmas. Warren & Louise Turner, Owners Bryan Flecker, Manager Michelle Flecker and Jennifer T. Duncon TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME 1200 N. Shenandoah Ait., Front Royal, Virginia 635-4186 • Obituary Ime 540-635-3333 Home of Peola Mills for five years; was employed by Leggett of Culpeper for a number of years and was a volunteer Pink Lady for Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by three husbands, Dutton Yowell, Robert Jones and Thomas Good and five brothers. Survivors include two daughters Shirley Goode Berry of Frederick Md., Alice M. Deal of Boston; two stepsons Otis D. Jones and Carroll Jones, both of Fort Washington; Md.; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Dec. 18 at Johnson Funeral Home in Locust Grove with the Rev. Wilson Corr and the Rev. John T. Ellington officiating. Interment was at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery at Mine Run. Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Local garden tips BY KENNER P. LOVE Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences Local gardening tips for the month of December include the following: Branches of evergreen rhododendrons last for months in vases if never allowed to run out of clean water. Low indoor humidity in winter can make cut Christmas trees dry out quickly. Before the needles start to drop from the tree, take it down. Don’t try to prolong a festive feeling by endangering your home and family with a dried-out, flammable tree. Christmas trees absorb between two pints and one gallon of water per day so a tree stand that holds at least one gallon of water is recommended. Make sure to check the water level daily and supply fresh water as needed. Yews, junipers, holly, box wood, broadleaf evergreens, and many deciduous trees and shrubs can be propagated this month. Insert evergreen cuttings in vermiculite or sand in a cool greenhouse. Tie bundles of deciduous cuttings together and bury in sand in a old frame. Remove in early spring and plant in a nursery bed. Thoroughly mulch azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, and laurel after the ground freezes. They prefer acidic materials such as oak leaves and pine needles, but any mixed dry leaves will do if oak and pine are not available. Be careful when using deicing salts around driveways and walks this winter; salt is toxic to many flowers, trees, shrubs and lawn grasses. Sand, sawdust, or a combination of these work well for deicing walks and will not injure plants. Marriage license issued The following marriage license was issued during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Walter Richard Lillard Jr., Flint Hill and Sheila Kaye Owens, Washington. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. fJnsfiviLnq H/VozcU by Randy Minter DESERVING EPITAPHS If all could see their epitaphs, many would be surprised by the high esteem in which they were held by others. These concise summations of a person's life could serve as sources of inspiration if they were to be made known before their time of need. Oliver Goldsmith said as much with the words: “Some persons make their own epitaphs, and bespeak the reader's goodwill. It were, indeed, to be wished, that every man would early leam in this manner to make his own, and that he would draw it up in terms as flattering as possible, and that he would make it the employment of his life to deserve it." Some people do like to write their own epitaphs; others would rather not consider death in advance. Yet, how much easier it is for one's loved ones if you make it known how you would wish to bef remembered. At the MOSER FUNERAL HQNjiEs 233 Broadview Averii&t Warrenton, we work to create an environment in which you can welcome your family and friends. 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\ Hiking the Devil Stairs - an adventure BY WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The cliche” the longest journey begins with a single step” although applicable to a recent hike I was on, I think should be given the additional line “if you’re determined enough to undertake it.” Now whether determination or just plain stubbornness was the motivating factor I cannot discern. On my part was easy but for my cousin Dorothy McWaters who is more than three score and ten years of age, it was sheer wonder. This hike quite unplanned, or should I say, was planned on the spur-of-the -moment. During the previous week both Dorothy and myself and our cousin Sally had planned to visit and document some more cemeteries in the Gid Brown Hollow. This being one of our fall past times which under normal circumstances would indeed have been carried out. Our plans changed early on Saturday morning. I picked up Dorothy and her grandson Joshua and his friend Wade Harrell and went to Sally’s for breakfast. Having all intentions of carrying out the above said plans. Then Sally said she had to be back by a certain time as she had other plans. The floor was opened for suggestions, when I opened my big mouth. I said if they didn’t want to go to the cemeteries we could go up Little Devils Stairs, and explained to the boys just what and where that was. The boys voted quickly for this. Dorothy having never been either thought she’d try. Sally, without the assurance of being back by at least three decided we’d better go without her. Leaving Sally’s after that wonderful breakfast we parked at designated area and at nearly noon started on the trail. This is a 2.5 mile hike, one way to the top. Not straight up but very vertical. The beginnings of which tell your brain it’s just a nice gentle hike through the woods. My description had erroneously given the impression of a pit rather than a gorge. We had the rest of the day ahead of us so Dorothy and I were casually lilting along, talking, observing this and that, stopping for spells once even cracking a couple of black walnuts, while the boys, young, restless and full of energy bounded out of sight up the mountain. We discussed the name of this area. I having pointed out that the Little Devil Stairs had been called the Devil’s Stair Case too, that the stream there was called the Star Run in some old deeds I’d read, but wondered if “Star” wasn’t a corrupted form of the word stair, knowing the local dialog or brogue. Noting the old bridge abutment up near the former Fincham property, which in the flood of‘42 broke and the stream was turn from its former course. Up in this area had lived old Mr. Joe CJatterbuck with his sisters, Misses Frances and Lucy and their mother, Miss “Ritta”. Dick Dwyer, Henry Baker, Jim and Mary Fincham, Lester Fincham, plus the Gearings Holiday closings The following businesses will observe early closings for the Christmas season. The Rappahannock Health Department, Family Guidance Services and the Rappahannock Social Services will close at noon Dec 23 and will reopen on Dec 28. Rappahannock Bank and F&M Bank will close Dec. 24 at noon and will be closed Dec. 25. Rappahannock Public Schools will close Dec. 18 and resume regular schedules on Jan. 4. Rappahannock Library will be closed Dec. 24-26. Area post offices will be closed Dec 25 only. Rappahannock County offices will close at noon on Dec. 23 and will resume normal hours on Dec. 28. ■ECYCI* *7 t and the Alfred Jenkins family, was reluctant we should go Still advancing and now down the stairs. I was relieved doing some light climbing we when Dorothy declined to go were soon at the foot of the back the same way. We were devil’s stairs. Many other cor- then nrornDted to return via dial hikers were on the trail today too, some coming down others going up, some stopped, resting, some snacking, all speaking when passing by. Nearly two thirds the way up the climb gets much more difficult. The river-lets w a t e which in wetter iffiThe i i of A J Keyser Run fire road, alias Jenny Gray , alias Cover’s Road. After [leaving the stairs and I’d guess nearly half * way to the fire road was once where Jim Bailey lived. We also noted all the ferns were brown and the wind stronger and the breeze mucn cooler . out of the I chasm. Now on the fire road, though we had three miles plus to go, the walking was much easier. About a tenth of a mile from the ntersection of Pole Bridge times made little noisy waterfalls appeared then disappeared among the stones and boulders. The bodied of once mighty towering trees now laid rotting on their sides and backs, broken, splintered and dead. In their places were struggling young varieties. The colors yet remaining on the trees were as paints from as artist’s palate, already applied to their canvas, some and most spilled, as it were and carpeted the ground. Some spiraling down at the hint of a breeze, others skinny dipping in the pools of water, while others clung to their mothers shivering. I commented on the change of the course of the trail. Some years previous you picked your way mostly. Now, after nature’s hard hand the path varied considerably. Thanks to the trail blazers and keepers who had “built” the stone steps or stairs that afforded us an easier climb, than years ago. Stopping more often now to breathe the thinner air, or at least rest the throbbing heart. We were resting at the top of a big boulder for awhile just taking in the view now below us. Able to see the ridges across the hollow, namely the hump of the mighty and familiar Pignut and Old Rag of a pale blue beyond. Below us was one of the larger pools of water and in it we saw several fish, we guessed were brook trout. Then a grey squirrel appeared flitting his furry tail then away at the sound of other approaching hikers. We noted that the wind wasn’t blowing as strongly here and that the ferns were still very green, also a few white violas were in bloom. We noted red bud and coffee wood trees and many paw paw. By now we were nearly at the top. My concern was going back. Knowing Dorothy had a bad back and that she didn’t have very good hiking shoes I j-jiiiiv trail, Devil’s / Stairs trail and the fire road (whatever the name! was where my great grandfather, George Baldwin had lived. I understand his three children, the oldest being my grandfather, were bom here before their move to Knob Mountain in Page County. ‘Enjoy ‘Itte ZHoCicCays! THE BUYER S AGENCY, INC. <£> lM*y MLS I L=j O^OATvNIfV 540-675-1190 Washington, Virginia 22747 Butch Zindel, Buyer/Broker 7 Wishing everyone a vcrv( Mcrrvj ChristmAS AMb HAppvj New Ycat. ’ TliAnks to a11 for a11 vjour support AVtt> business , throughout the pASt vfCAr. SAM SNEAD Sahi SmcaS l).,!*,, tSj 437-A South Royal Avenue KCAinj V "ATT Front Royal. Virginia 22fi.tr ( R n| Front Royal, Virginia 22630 540-635-9808 • FAX 540-635-7128 Toll Free in VA 1-800-292-3548 Eventually we came to Bolen cemetery, wherein lie many of ouf ancestors and relatives. Regressing a little, that stretch of territory we’d just walked through had been [much of it] owned by the Kelly’s and Bolens. We knew once at the cemetery we had a little more than a mile left to goNot very far from exiting the park we were chatting and not having the faintest thought of such a thing, Dorothy fell as if she’d been shot, but kinda in slow motion. It happened do fast I could not help her. She caught herself before her nose hit the ground. Waiting for her to regain her composure we started again, again she went down, this time skinning her knee, but not seriously. She just rolled over on her back and lay there for a moment wondering why and what was causing this. I had to laugh, after knowing she was alright, but determining it was the slope or grade of the trail I suggested she trade sides with me. We walked on, then I nearly fell..surely it was the gravel. We came out on to Route 614 , the boys coming to meet us...Josh with his arms outstretched says to us, “its about time.” At 5:30 we were on our way back to Culpeper and home. Tired and thirsty but satisfied knowing that if you want to do a thing all you have to have is a little gumption. f ?■': . .v jws*i®8 The Perfect Gift ♦♦♦Anytime UMUHS1W/ “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for youi copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage Real Estate Directory Transactions Louise King Eastham and husband to Fletcher King Eastham, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Lindsay Willoughby Green Eastham, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acr'is, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Barbara L. Coffey and others to Julius Robert Barnes and wife, 5.0049 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Susan Warfield Butler to Michael L. Ciapponi and wife, 3.2134 acres, Stonewall District. $22,000. Wishing You Happy Holidays Real Estate PI Gay Street Theatre Building P.O. Box 298 Washington, VA 22747 Rick Kohler, Broker » ' Mitzie Young, GRI Amy Sloane 540-675-1373 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. FLINT HILL - Wonderful little 3 BR, 1 BA starter home surrounded by shade trees & situated on 14 very desirable acres!! Offering includes a detached 1 car garage, a large storage barn that could be converted to a horse/cattle barn, stream & much more. Great location! Great price! $159,900. Additional acreage available. Season's Greetings to all and may the New Year bring you and yours happiness and good health. Many thanks to my clients and customers who have made 1998 a great year for me. 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