Rappahannock News, December 30, 1998

—\Nature’s icy beauty Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn *ce Thornton River is beautiful, but ice on the road is treacherous. The Virgina State Police reported many minor automobile accidents with cars sliding into fences and trees due to the icyroad conditions overthe Christmas holiday, : % 7 J. Hartline: volunteer, citizen ‘98 “At a time of his life when most people are making fewer commitments and slowing down it seems he is making more commitments and speeding up,” said Rappahannock County Administrator John McCarthy of 1998’s Citizen of the Year. He was speaking of John Hartline. McCarthy said he has worked with Hartline on dozens of boards and organizations over the years. “He has been a joy to work with and someone who I respect and admire.” Hartline had a long and distinguished Army career and retired as a colonel. He then worked as a civil engineer on construction of the Metro in Washington, D.C. John Hartline and retired again. For years he had a weekend place in Rappahannock and moved here full time after his second retirement. In 1990 he met his second wife, Julia, at their 50th high school reunion. She has also been an active volunteer and supports her husband’s efforts in the community. The list of what he does goes on and on. He’s a member of the Rappahannock Lions Club and has been very active with the club’s programs in the community. Bob Anderson praised Hartline for his hard work as the Lions Club’s Eyeglass Chairman, as a member of the mobile van and with apple butter sales. Hartline was on the board of directors of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, the Child Care and Learning Center, the local branch of the American Cancer Society and on the vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. See HARTLINE, Page 2 Fed programs save farms BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer When the rain doesn’t fall, the grass doesn’t grow, and the rain hasn’t fallen to any extent in the county for the past six months. Hurt most significantly by the drought are the farmers, said Kenner Love, county extension agent. “Some have been feeding their livestock hay since August.” The total rainfall for the ye&r, while only slightly below the yearly Old Rag Bulletins Delegate Jay Katzen invites his constituents to meet with him at the Rappahannock County Public Library Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999 before he heads to Richmond for the 1999 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Katzen will be at the library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is interested in hearing your thoughts and concerns on issues which may come before the General Assembly in January. Happenings This Week ' • Jan. 4, at 2 and 7 p.m. the Board of Supervisors meets at the courthouse. • Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. Norman Getsinger talks at the library about Taiwan. • Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. the Town of Washington Planning Commission meets at the town hall. • Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. the School Board meets at the RCES library •II 037001' 23050 I'2 Rappahannock New* P.O. Boa * -hi iglon. Va. 22747 (> •« 675-3138 s7* *088 (fax) average, is deceiving since heavy rainfall fell in the first six months of the year. A n unusual disaster program for this area specificali y designed for livestock assistance due to pasture loss is J Top stories tell how it was, set stage for next year By Jan LaValley Rappahannock News Staff Writer In reviewing the year’s most important local stories it became clear that several of them are inter-related. The high school expansion has been needed for some years but this past year a $3 million bond sale was authorized to fund the addition. The architectural plans are almost complete and construction will begin this year. To fund the school budget, as well as the rest of the county’s expenses, the supervisors placed a meals tax referendum on the ballot, and it passed. Soon they will determine at what rate the tax will be set, and whether they need to impose a lodgings tax also. While we’re on the subject of funding, the Board of Supervisors established the Sperryville Gateway Committee and allotted $10,000 for their project. The community supported the monthly meetings and spent the year working on the visioning process, the mission statement and goals. The committee conducted a mail survey to assess what the community wants and developed a TEA-21 grant proposal. Now the board’s approval is necessary for the committee to go forward with it. The Board of Supervisors recently made a $150,000 bid for the abandoned Aileen plant and wants to change it from an eyesore into an income property for the county. The paper has followed the Aileen story through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s sampling, testing and recommendations to the county’s bid. Now we wait for Aileen Inc.’s response. Meanwhile, we took an in-depth look at agriculture in the county by featuring prominent area farmers and agricultural businesses. Ragged Mountain Resource Center hosted a series of presentations on agricultural issues by some extremely knowledgeable speakers. We "plan to continue coverage of agriculture again this year. In looking at agriculture, one of the biggest stories here and across the state has been this year’s drought that is possibly one of the worst in 30 years. Wells dried up, crops suffered and the drought continues. The first six months of the year received over 80 percent of the rainfall. It is a story well continue to follow as the damages are assessed. Another item of rntyor interest thi* year has been the Amissville Post Office. Will it close, will we get another, will we everjsnow? We’re following the story. " The county might be guilty of gexual die* crimination in their hiring of the animal warden last year. Lisa Marie Reid, who alleges that sexual discrimination took place, says she will file suit in federal court. And, finally, a new sheriff was appointed just two weeks ago. Gary Settle served the county extremely well as sheriff, but after his resignation, Larry Sherertz took over. He has all the qualifications necessary to lead the county’s law enforcement toward the new millenium. —Mary Beth Martin contributed to this ARTICLE available to local fanners from the Farm Services Agency, said Bob Williamson, county executive director of the agency. To make the application process more convenient, he said he would be available at the Rappahannock Extension Office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 7, 1999 to accept applications. The deadline to sign up for the program, he added, has been extended from Jan. 8, 1999 to Feb. 5, 1999. “Feel free to call me,” Williamson said, “and I’ll be glad to help with specific questions.” The assistance program, he said, is based on an individual’s number of livestock and acres of pasture. Furthermore, he said, the number of applicants across the state will determine how much will be awarded to each applicant. Another disaster assistance program is available for crops including apples and row crops such as com and soybeans. Sperryville project could die By MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer A proposal seeking federal and state funding to finance improvements on Sperryville’s Main Street, a footbridge and a hiking-biking trail will be presented to the Board of Supervisors at 7 p.m. on Monday night. The board’s support is critical. “I am pleased with the proposal,” committee member Bayard Catron said. “It is almost as if the program were meant for us because it fit the criteria so well.” The project is in two phases, Catron said, with the Main Street and village composing the first part and the hiking-biking trail constituting the second part. The trail, he said, is planned tcy connect the west end of Sperryville to the historic district. Plans for phase one include removing the asphalt from Main Street, lowering the street level and improving drainage; constructing pedestrian pathways with lighting; landscaping; designing and installing a footbridge over the Thornton River; and designating public parking areas donated by the residents. The proposal states such enhancements to the area as preserving the character of Sperryville, providing a safe pedestrian environment, mitigating the noise and speed of through trucks and improving the local economy. Planning for the hikingbiking path along the Thornton River from the village to the Shenandoah National Park would be included in phase one, as well as historical and archaeological planning, research and publications focusing on the transportation history of the area. Phase two would involve $650,000 more funding for acquisition of rights-of-way, construction for the hikingbiking path and completion of the historic district road project. As the committee discussed at its November meeting, the board’s approval is necessary for the proposal to be submitted to the Commonwealth Transportation Board. The Board of Supervisors at the December meeting seemed hesitant to give its support due to a 20 percent matching contribution requirement. Most likely in response to the supervisors’ reaction, the committee reduced their project to $500,000 with the county’s additional contribution totaling only $2,000. $25,000 would come from See GATEWAY, Page 3

Hartline From Page 1 He works as an usher at Trinity Church, with the Rappahannock Literacy Volunteers and as a library volunteer. Presently on the library board, Hartline’s efforts are appreciated. “John is a real asset to the library board and a pleasure to have as a library volunteer,” said Library Director David Shaffer. “I can’t imagine the place without him.” “I have known John for many years and worked closely with him during my tenure on the library board,” Roberta Anderson said. “He was always willing to do anything he was asked to do. It is my pleasure to know and work with him.” The Rev. Jennings W. “Jenks” Hobson III of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington agrees. “He is the quintessential volunteer. He’s not just ready to do everything that needs to be done, but also recognizes the institutions that need to be maintained to keep things going.” “He’s always there when you need him,” said Holly May who works in the church office, “and, he’s always willing to do whatever needs to be done.” Hobson said everytime the church has an outreach project Hartline is there. “Why should he be citizen of the year? Because he gives so much to everybody. He’s always there,” said Hobson. “He must wake up and say ‘What can I do to improve the world today?’ He’s just that marvelous.” Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper. v 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor v-: :• ft -> {Upstairs from the Social Security Office) ..a,...*..,..... a, .i ■i Earl J. 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The winter visitor: grosbeak At mid-morning on Dec. 12, I was in my study talking on the phone with Bayard Catron. We were discussing a program of readings I am to prepare for The Nature Group in Sperryville. Lee Trott suddenly appeared at the door: “Come quick!” she said. “There’s a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak on the bird feeder!” “You mean an Evening Grosbeak,” I said. The boldly marked Evening Grosbeak is an erratic visitor to southeastern feeders, not too unusual but always cause for excitement when they appear. “No,” said Lee. “A Rosebreasted Grosbeak. Come look!” I thought to myself but did not say, that this bird is in Mexico or South America — certainly not here in Virginia on a cold, gray day in December. Still, Lee knows her birds and she is familiar with Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. There was an urgency to her summons that I took seriously. Serious enough to abruptly terminate my phone conversation. 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Next, I searched out my copy of National Geographic’s “A Field Guide to the Birds of North America,” turned to the grosbeak page and there I saw the bird: a male Black-headed Grosbeak in winter plumage! Peterson describes the summer, or breeding, range of this bird as, “Sw Canada, w. U.S. to 8. Mexico.” The bird is not supposed to be here at any time: summer, winter or during migration. “Birds do fly,” I said to Lee. “Also, they don’t read books about where they are supposed to be.” The grosbeak suddenly flew into the privet shrub from which most birds launch themselves toward the feeder. The grosbeak was reversing the pattern. I felt compelled to share this unusual sighting. “Let’s call Yulee,” I said to Lee. Yulee Lamer of Staunton is an authority on the distribution of birds of Virginia; she had compiled several publica BANKRUPT? REPOSSESSION? BAD CREDIT? SHAKY CREDIT? NO CREDIT? NO MONEY tions for the Virginia Society of Ornithology on sightings of rare birds including dates, places and verification of rarities. Lee punched in Yulee’s number. A request to leave a message was her reward. Lee asked Yulee to call as soon as possible; it was a kind of emergency. “What will Yulee think?” I asked myself. Our friendship goes back 20 years or more but we have gone for months — even a year — without being in contact. Yulee returned our call and asked about the emergency. She was relieved and delighted to hear that it was a sighting of a most unusual species and not a medical emergency. After hearing my detailed description of the bird (still chomping down on sunflower seeds on the feeder) and my efforts to verify identification in several books, Yulee said, “Aren’t you well acquainted with a well-known bird photographer? Couldn’t he get a picture?” Yulee chuckled after saying this. Who did I know who photographed birds? Then I remember that I had presented a program on Virginia birds to the Augusta Bird Club of Staunton not a month ago. It was illustrated by my own photographs of birds. Yulee was referring to me! “Send me a detailed description of this sighting so it can become a part of the state records,” Yulee said. She then checked her records and reported that the last sighting of this grosbeak had been in 1991; the bird visited a bird feeder in Sterling. I did not take a picture of the grosbeak. Photographing birds the way I do it is complicated, disruptive to the household and time consuming. It would take all day and life was complicated by the approach of the Christmas holidays. “I’ll do it tomorrow,” I said to Lee. The bird returned the next day and, again, I said, “I’ll try to take a picture tomorrow.” The bird did not return. FURNITURE Name-Brand Manufacturers , Buy direct • Save up to 50%, lower than local stores. 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If approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Commonwealth Transportation Board will judge the proposal on 16 criteria, Catron said. In the project overview, the committee has written in boldfaced type each determining factor such as community support, compatibility with adjacent land use, and educational effects. Town planners finish review BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer They met on time, they went to work, and they were on their way home within 45 minutes. With only Mayor Stew Willis and members Steve Critzer and Jeanne Goodine attending the Tbwn Planning Commission meeting on Monday night, Chairwoman Jeanne Butler expedited the business at hand. • Willis attended to answer any questions about the town council’s request that the town zoning administrator Rappahannock News gift sub: notify the Architectural Review Board when stop-work orders relating to architectural appropriateness were issued. 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Recognizing that none of these objectives may be realized without a vigorous, democratic local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently investigate any abuse of public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Mary Atkins braves the cold to keep her fruit stand open. She sells apples, cider and honey from the stand located in front of her home on U.S. Route 211 west of Sperryville. L Letters Offended by words I am writing in regards to the court publication concerning my lawyers comment that, I ‘ve had a “ mental health illness” most of my life. This is incorrect. Many of us, including myself, seek mental health for counseling due to situations that may be beyond us. However, this article leads people to believe that I am an idiot, and I assure you that people who know me do not think that. You may put down what goes on in court, but alot of people do not know the other side of the story. I’m not pleased with my actions, because I have also violated my probation in two counties. I hope in the future that you might consider your actions and what is right or wrong with comments made. Connie Brisbane Washington, Va. J Wolf urges Clinton to prepare U.S. for Y2K computer conversion WASHINGTON: Rep. • Frank R. Wolf (R-VA) said Dec. 29 that he has called on President Clinton to step up efforts to prepare the nation for the upcoming Year 2000 (Y2K) computer conversion. In a letter to the president, Wolf said, “There are 367 days remaining until the year 2000 and many Americans are wondering if your nation is ready. I am concerned that without a clear and calm message of reassurance from high-ranking federal officials, the public may begin to panic over the uncertainty surrounding this matter. While I am encouraged by the recent creation of the President’s Council on Year 2000 Conversion and the $3.4 billion in Fiscal Year 1999 funding by Congress for Y2K conversion, as well as your announcement that the Social Security Administration’s Y2K problems have been solved, the federal government may have done too little too late. The American people need leadership and assurance. I respectfully call on you to take at least the following three steps to help the nation through year 2000 conversion. 1) I urge the President’s Council on Year 2000 Conversion to continue to make information available to the American people over the Internet. The Internet has become one of our most useful and effective communication tools. With time limited in which to deal with Y2K conversion, we need to take advantage of the Internet. 2) I respectfully call on you to make a “prime time” televised address to the nation early in January with a progress report and plan for Y2K conversion compliance. Government officials have a responsibility to keep unfounded panic and hysteria from occurring. If concern is warranted, we must inform the public and provide leadership through any problems. Mr. President, you alone have the power of the Presidential pulpit which provides you with a voice to the nation. I urge you to communicate and provide leadership on the issue of Y2K compliance to the American people. 3.) I urge you to call together an executive panel of industry representatives on the status of private sector Y2K compliance. The panel, consisting of industry leaders should answer the question: where does the private sector stand with regard to Y2K compliance? The panel must then quickly report its findings to the American people. The public must be able to make intelligent decisions based on credible information. Perhaps the panel can make monthly reports on Y2K progress. Again, let me stress that in order to avoid panic and alarmist reactions to the impending Y2K phenomenon, we must address the issue. If Y2K conversion has a negative impact, the potential ripple effect will be great. Frank R. Wolf Rappahannock County’s Congressional Representative From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 26, 1998 Airman Ronald S. Dodson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Dodson of Viewtown has completed basic training at Amarillo AFB, Texas. He has been assigned to Lowry AFB, Colo., for training in the supply field. Airman Dodson is a 1968 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. The Rappahannock Garden Club held its annual Christmas luncheon on Saturday. Among those attending the event were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Waddell of Boston, Mrs. Ralph Smiley of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Perkins of Sperryville. The luncheon is held instead of a regular December meeting and the program consists of exchanging gifts, the wrappings of which are judged in place of an exhibit. Each member participates in the judging and persons acting in this capacity are Mrs. W.H. Cordle, Mrs. M.F. Biddle, both of Sperryville, Mrs. Evan A. McNear and Mrs. W.C. Hall, both of Washington. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 20, 1973 It got cold, really cold, for the first time last week, and the snow-making machines were cranked up at the Rappahannock Ski Area. Only a few hard core ski fans and a snowmobile were around for opening day at Rappahannock Ski Area last Friday, but the lower half of the main slope was ready, with three feet of man-made snow. Rappahannock Ski Area is owned by the Camelback . -Corporation -which-owns another ski areaon_ the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania. Hopefully, manager Russell Albert explained, seven slopes will open during the season and five lifts will operate. The new bridge at Laurel Mills was opened to traffic last week. This replaces the old overhead steel span. The prospects of a new bridge and straightened road caused considerable controversy in the Laurel Mills community when it was proposed by the highway department. Mrs. Mary (Russie) Miller of Flint Hill who retired earlier this year from the Selective Service Office has accepted a position with the Rappahannock County Health Department. She is the receptionist-secretary in the Health office, working with Mrs. Frances Thornton, County Nurse and sanitarian Jack Lockhart. Photo courtesy of Ruby Jenkins/First Washington Museum OUT OF THE ATTIC: A view of the old Washington High School in the snow. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Dec. 29, 1988 When people talk about Phil Irwin, they use words like, “committed,” “dedicated” and “selfless.” Those qualities are what led the Rappahannock News to name Mr. Irwin as its Citizen of the Year for 1988. Since he bought his first home in Rappahannock County in 1961, Mr. Irwin has appreciated the rural qualities which make the county so special. He carried that appreciation with him when he bought his present home, Caledonia Farm, which abuts the Fodderstack Road between Washington and Flint Hill, in 1967. With its magnificent vistas of The Peak and its surrounding hills, fields and orchards, Mr. Irwin said that he was determined to protect that scenic heritage for the future. It was that concern that led him, in 1973, to put the 52acre farm under a scenic easement to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation. It was the first easement granted in Rappahannock County, and one of the first in the state. December marks a time for work and pleasure for the members of the Rappahannock County Garden Club as their year culminates with the Christmas Greens Workshop, the club’s sole money-making event of the year. With the conclusion of the workshop and having accomplished the ways and means for the financial commitments for the coming year, the members turned their attention to pleasure and attended the annual Christmas luncheon at the delightful School House Restaurant in Flint Hill. Hostesses for the event were Frances Lyne, Lydagene Muth and Marta Tholand.

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Hi in Cfd ty'iAfft/1Jf-! 1*800-852-4797 Fax 703-689-1278 http://www.timespapers.com Community Newspapers Northern Virginia -.-—. \ Legal Notions ■ ■ - - - ..•••• • TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of lha Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given lhat the Town Council of Washington. Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. January 13. 1999. at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington. Virginia to consider the following application: TW SUB #90-11-01 Application by Patrick O'Connell A Reinhardt Lynch to ad|ust the boundaries between two properties owned by them (Tax Map 20A-1, Parcels 16 and 17A, zoned Village-Mixed Use). Boundary adjustment would result in a parcel remaining below the minimum lot size, requiring review and approval. A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street. Washington. Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners. and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P O. Box 519, Washington. Virginia 22747. in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 12-30-98. 1-8-99 #232680 TRUSTEE’S SALE M Huntly Road. Huntly, VA 22640 In execution of a deed ol 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 1.062 acres, more or less, situate cn 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 properly 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 properly. This is a communication from a debt collector. Terms. CASH or certified funds. A bidder's deposit ol $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 __>231889 gjie Pull Tim* Employment TAX PREPARERS Local Accounting firm seeks experienced tax preparers. Excellent pay. dependent on experience. Call Krishna at (703) 366-3444 STONE MASON Stone, brick mason custom work. 18th century restoration. No , job too small. 540-543-2190 'Phe Inn at little Washington has an immediate o|>ening for a jx*rson experienced in fine LAUNDRY work. We offer flexible scheduling, excellent pay, and comprehensive benefits. Applications are accepted Monday-Friday from 9:00ain-5:00pin at Middle and Main Streets. Washington. VA 22747 or call Anne at (540)875-3800 ext. 46. HOE VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNT/ > 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 MARLIECE MORTON WILLIAMS GLADYS B MORTON and th« UNKNOWN HEIRS ol WILLIE MILTON GRIGSBY. ROBERT HAYWARD THOMPSON ROY ‘ THOMPSON. SELENDIA (SELEANIA) ' HOMPSON. 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 ere unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description Ol 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 parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT ol 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 tying and being in Jackson Magisterial District. Rappahannock County. Virginia, the property being located on the State Road 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 *4 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 larm.N 49 %i W 104 poles to a large red oak. an old corner. N 29 H E 80 4 poles to a stone corner to a 17 acre lot thence with the line of the 17 acre lot as located by J E Sutphm, 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 Sutphm). 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 tiled 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 SELENDtA (SELEANIA) THOMPSON are not residents ol 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 m the land above described appear on or before the 1st day of February. 1999 in the Clerk's Office ol the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Bo* 517. 238 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia, 22747. and do what is necessary to protect therr interests It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks m the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation m 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 Milter Building 211 A Mam Street P O Bo* 270 Washington. Virginia 22747 540-875-3617 Virginia State Bar No 15989 A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce. Clerk BY M Ralph. Dap. 12-16.12-23,12-30->« A 1-8-99 #230798

New Year's Eve service at Woodville 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, Cornerstone Bluegrass Revival from Elkton. The evening begins at 8 with a covered dish dinner followed by the band concert. There will also be a message and a time for testimonies. “We will bring in the New Year with our voices joined in song to praise the Lord,” said a spokesperson. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Year's Eve service set 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. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service ll1 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. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 3 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.nj. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 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 Sunday: Pastor: Rev.Richard S. Gordon Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Sunday: Tuesday: v' Sunday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Youth Led Devotions 6-6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, adult/children 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. K. Gum to celebrate 12th with friends Happy birthday to our daughter, Kady, who will be 12 years old on Jan. 2. She plans to celebrate with her friends on Sunday, Jan. 3. Her dad and I plan to invest in ear plugs. Have a great time, Pumpkin, we love you. Two other special people have birthdays on Jan. 2, Ashley Cooper will also be 12 years old and Wesley Gum will be 22. Belated congratulations to David and Kathryn Lodge Jr. on June 1 birth of their daughter, Ashley Nicole. Ashley weighed in at six pounds and four ounces and was 19 inches long. I received an updated picture of her and she is a cutie! Our condolences are extended to the family and friends of Mrs. Mickey Blankenship who passed away on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Mountain View Nursing Home in Aroda. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Blankenship had lived in the Amissville area for many years and always helped the Ruritans each Christmas with their fruit cake sales. She will be greatly missed. Best of luck to Lt. Larry Sherertz who has been appointed Sheriff of Rappahannock County following Sheriff Gary Settle’s resignation. I hope you were able to stop in and say goodbye and thank you to the Makela family and their staff on Christmas Eve. We dropped in and it hon estly gave me goose bumps to leave. Plans are in the works for another family member to possibly reopen the store in the spring. I have been assured the Amissville community news box will remain by the front door (although if I don’t start getting some news, we may not need it)! Although I wasn’t crazy about our ice storm, I did appreciate having a white Christmas. We were the guests of Larry, Donna, Sandy, and Larry Oliver Jr. the evening the storm hit. We were fortunate they live close by because the roads were nasty. By the time we started home, the VDOT trucks had treated the main roads making it a little easier to stay between the ditches and we thank everyone who was out working to make the roads passable. We also thank the Oliver family for a fantastic evening with good friends and food. The New Year is upon us and my New Year’s resolution is not to make a resolution since I can’t remember ever keeping one. However, my wish for everyone is for us to remember to put God first, our family second and let everything else fall where it may. Thank you to each of you who has taken the time to give me news, tell me you read our column and recognize me by name or face when I write a check (and accept the check, anyway). You make the time spent on preparing the news so much easier to bear and you are appreciated. Hope to hear from you “next year” on your holidays. I will pick the news up by noon on Sundays from the box at Hackley’s store. Enjoy the school break because schools reopen Monday, Jan. 4. Happy New Year! Woodville residents enjoy holiday guests Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dellinger at Scrabble on Sunday. Nola Andrews of Sevierville, Tenn. was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Bethany. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest, Ashley and Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest. Sharon Warrick, Kathleen Gallivan, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sykes of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford and children Charles and Elizabeth of Sperryville were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hitt, Dr. and By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 , Mrs. John O’Bannon of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Deasy of Northern Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Jack O’Bannon of Crofton, Md. were dinner guests on Sunday of Mrs. Louise O’Bannon. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Daczewitz of Fayettsville, Pa., Greg Daczewitz of Haymarket, Derek Daczewitz of Virginia Tech and Gladys Dulaney of Luray. Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo, all of Washington, Richie Eastham and friend Patty of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eastham Sr. of Front Royal were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest, Ashley and Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest were Christmas breakfast guests of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mrs. Lou Fortune, Mrs. Margaret Burke, Mrs. Hazel Grove of Front Royal, Alpheus and Eva Atkins, Mary Clarke and Dan Jacobs were pre Sperryville holiday notes Christmas Day .dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton and Amanda of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins, Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on .. Sunday, Jan 3. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Anyone interested in receiving a Sperryville historic plaque should call Barbara Williams at 987-9343. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Jenkins, Connie and Randy in Aroda. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David were Christmas morning guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington. Guests on Saturday, Dec. 26 of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh in Washington were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins. The occasion being Ashleigh’s third birthday. Birthday wishes go out to Andy Baldwin who will cele Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Falls. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Falls were Bernard Falls of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert. In the afternoon they visited Mrs. Falls at Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. James Falls were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Fortune in Front Royal. Misty Hitt and Mrs. June Clark were dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox in Luray. Other guests were Ross and Marlene Hall, Chris and Amanda Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Kunt Cloud and sons Matthew, and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sours and children Nathaniel and Anthony of Rileyville. To each and everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year. P By CATHY PULLEN 987*8740 brate his on Jan. 1. May the New Year bring each family in our community good health and much happiness. 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 fiJSymPSSS. “See Us For All Your • Building Supply Needs’ 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U S 211 West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 MittWw 1:1-0 t Ml-H TcnJay Jthi 10:1-21 ■(Ommii J*ha 10:22-02 Ttwnity 0:1-20 t Ml [Hmlai 1:1-10 t SmrOty 1:15-2) As we ring in the new year, many of us view ourselves closely, assessing our strengths and weaknesses and strive toward self-improvement. Though not aware of our true purpose, we benefit in our efforts to better ourselves and our future. Yet we can only guess which roads we shall traveL.which tools we shall need. Only our Heavenly Father knows the stops along the way to our destiny... 1 Corinthians 13:9-12 expresses this beautifully... 'For our knowledge is imperfect and our prophecy is imperfect...For now we see in a mirror darldv, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall understand fully, even as I have been fully understood* As we begin anew this year, let us make the most of each day. May we begin each morning with the prayer oi taiui uui gives our lives rouxi ror ms purpose. Add the importance of weekly worship that strengthens your faith and brightens each day. Yon will have the best New Year ever! SoVMWM Sabcttd by Tht American Obit Society Copyright 1998 KtMilWaira Himpnwf SarvtcM. P. a Box 8005. CharionasviJto. 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Boston residents busy over the holiday The young people of Nethers Mill Tabernacle presented a Christmas program at the Culpeper Health Care Center recently. They were also joined by adults and visited three of their members, Mrs. Oscar Sisk and Mr. and Mrs. Boot Jenkins. Reva way residents Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rakes received a great Christmas gift in the arrival of a new granddaughter Kaitlyn Elaine bom to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rakes. Wedding anniversary bells 1 recently rang out for Mr. and Mrs. Woody Tharp down Castleton wav. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier of Castleton Ford Road, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher, Mrs. Alvin Atkins and Mrs. Leanna Wharton of Sperryville and Miss Brenda Frazier attend services recently for their aunt Mrs. Mary Shelton Frazier Jenkins. Mrs. Jenkins had been a resident for 10 1/2 years at the Culpeper Health Care Center. For some years before retirement Mrs. Jenkins and her late husband Howard resided on the Durant farm where he was employed. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst spent a few days recently with her son-in-law* and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wilson and family in Luray. Anthony Clinedinst spent a recent Monday with his grandmother. Mrs. Christine Rigney of Danville spent the Christmas holiday here with her daughter Faye Clinedinst and other By MARIE RATIONS 987-8802 family members. Belated birthday wishes go out to Krystal Jenkins, Rebecca Cubbage and Virginia Hoffman. Congratulations to Air Force Airman George R. Gray Jr. who has graduated from basic military training at Lacklan'd Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Gray here in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family were Christmas Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roberson and sons entertained family and friends for Christmas Day dinner. Our condolences go out to the family of Bill Reese, whose mother passed away early Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Mary and Rebecca, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Lore, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were afternoon and evening guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen in Mauertown and were joined there with about 30 other family members. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton of Woodville, Ray Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roberson and sons Keith and Timothy, all local. Our prayers are with Miss Mary Tharp as she continues to recuperate from ear surgery. Sympathy is extended to the family of John Bawkey, who passed away on Tuesday. Birthday wishes go out to Rodney Cubbage who celebrates Thursday; to Mr. Printz whose day is Saturday and on Sunday Mrs. Cindy Heflin adds another year. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Lore, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family all gathered with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal on Sunday for their annual family Christmas get together. Breakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons on Turkey Ridge Road on Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler, Sue Warner and Alex of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville. In the afternoon the group were luncheon guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade in Culpeper and were joined by Linda Weakley and Gary Meadows of Standardsville and Kenny Leavell and son Cody of Culpeper. Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Atkins were overnight guests of Mrs. Meade and on Saturday Mrs. Atkins spent the night with her niece Miss Brenda Frazier and mother in Culpeper. Gene Hitt, a former resident of Castleton and employee of the town of Culpeper received a 30 year service pin award at their recent awards banquet held at Lakeside Clubhouse. Lindsay and Sarah Peyton, students at Emerald Hill School were among those honored by the Optimist Club at their recent Youth Appreciation Ceremony. We’re happy to see Franklin Hitt out and improving from his recent stay in the hospital. So far we have only a small list of those from our area who have gotten a deer and the season is nearly over. Congratulations to Michael W. Frazier, William Strother and Ray Frazier. It’s that time again to offer thanks to all who have contributed to our column and may each of you have a most joyous 1999. Please feel free to call with any news you want included in this column. Washington families enjoy the season Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz spent Christmas Day with their son-in-law, daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason in Centreville. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Frank Moffett spent Christmas Day with Captain and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family at Fairfax Station. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent Christmas Day evening until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Guests Christmas Day of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and Michelle and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Keyser and Austin of Alexandria, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Mrs. Marie Rutherford and family of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser and family and Ms. Debbie Underwood of Winchester, Chris Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Keyser and family and Mrs. Virginia Cloud. On Monday Mrs. Edie Falls and children Samantha and Robert of Woodville visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped in Warrenton and had lunch in Culpeper on Tuesday. Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville entertained with a dinner and present exchange with Miss Chris Simmons of Manassas, Patty Hudson and Richie Eastham oi Culpeper, Mr. ana Mrs. Richard Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Richard and Ann Simmons had Christmas Day breakfast with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Later the Clarks visited their son-in-law and daughter Bobby and Sarah Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to our great grandson Robert Falls in Woodville who will be seven years old on Sunday, Jan. 3 Wishes are also extended to Nancy Reeve of Woodville on Monday, Jan. 4 and to Bill Welch of Flint Hill on Tuesday, Jam. 5. On Saturday evening Bobby and Sarah Brown had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. Doug and Beverly Exline of Washington celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 19 with friends Allan and Lisa Streightiff and children Stacy, Jason, Sarah and Amber in Amissville. Also joining the group were Ken, Clarice, Matthew, Joseph and Timothy CMaley of Culpeper. On Christmas Eve Doug and Beverly Exline of By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Washington had dinner with Donnie and Nikki Exline and son D.J. near Culpeper. Others present were Robert Exline of Luray, Kilo, Wanda and Junior Cerventz of Orange, Ken and Clarice O’Maley, Matthew, Joseph and Timothy of Culpeper. On Christmas Day Doug and Beverly Exline, Alice Racer, Anna Clatterbuck, Danny and Hope Huff, Zachary and Austin, all of Washington were dinner guests of Bud and Louise Clatterbuck in Front Royal. Others attending were Melvin and Mary Gochenour, Kenny, Cindy, Skylar and Wesley Glascock, Ricky, Emily and Jeremy Henry, Jeff and Jennifer, all of Front Royal, all enjoying the day together. 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VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events RAWL meeting scheduled T The annual meeting of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League to elect the 1999 Board of Directors will be held Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the! Rappahannock County Library. , Yoga courses slated Two six-week Hatha Yoga intro courses will begin the first week of January at’Moose Hill Farms rlfcjctr oiait; mms. Morning sessions win De neia Mondays from 9 to 10:20 and evening session on Wednesday from 5 to 6:20. Students at all levels may attend and maintenance classes will continue through tne year. Classes combine stretching, breathing and relaxation exercises to tone the nerves, muscles, glands, ligaments and joints. The results include reduced stress and increased flexibility and strength, simultaneously calming and energizing the mind and body. To register or for more information contact Ivan Ussach, certified instructor at 987-8872. Call early, space is limited. Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes will begin Jan. t 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. Karate classes to begin rruit school scheduled The annual Rappahannock-Madison Fruit School will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Graves Mountain Lodge. For more information contac 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 insiructor 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 inforrpa-, tion or to register for the seminar call the Center at 54(3-8667280. 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 per* * sons should call Jeff at 636-3279 or Darren at 6356392. 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 Primo 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 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 gioup 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 from 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 fof non-members and $1 for students Call Nancy Specht at 304-229-3015 for more information. Eagle Scout search underway The National Eagle Scout Association of th< 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,540-662-2551 or email them carh<:a @ <;hontol not Quilters 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 tne puDiic. The service team of April Simmons and Joan Piercy 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 quilter. To join the Guild, send $15 annual dues to the Membership Chairman, P.O. Box 913, Harrisonburg, Va. 22801

m Obituaries ' : V ifll , • il; :W Ora Rollins Culpeper resident Ora Anne Rollins, 95, of Culpeper died Sunday, Dec. 20 at Culpeper Health Care Center. She was born Aug. 13, 1903 in Culpeper to the late James B. Freeman and Martha Ney Freeman. Mrs. Rollins was a long time member of Amissville Baptist Church and in earlier years, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Rollins was predeceased by her husband Warren Allen Rollins; three brothers John J. Freeman, Eugene Freeman and Ralph Freeman and two sisters Celeste Freeman and Myrtle Freeman Conroy. She is survived by one son Warren A. Rollins of Culpeper; one daughter Celeste Rollins Yelken of Culpeper; three grandsons and two great grandsons. Addition survivors include six sisters Gertrude Freeman of Culpeper, Ritchie Downs of Snow Hill, N.C., Mary Kenney of Laurel, Md., Cornelia Knight of Live Oak, Fla, Edna Filter of new Lennox, 111. and Virginia Windsor of Mechanicsville, Md. Graveside services were r by Randy Minter IN AN INSTANT We all must plan for the future if we are to ensure the happiness and welfare of ourselves and our families. Many of 'us heed the past as a means of continuing our traditions and heritage. It is sometimes most difficult, however, for us to dwell in that instant of time between the past and the future - the present, which many may unfortunately regard as a yawning void. Living in the present moment actually requires some effort, because it means we have to quiet the forward motion of our worry and sink back into what and whom we are with at a given moment. However, once we learn to do that consciously, life can offer us such sweetness in the simple events of daily life. One of those might be the movies for Senior Adults sponsored by the Moser Funeral Home and the Fauquier Bank for those age 55 and above. Come to Warrenton Center Movies, 627 Frost Ave., Warrenton, on the first Tues. of each month. A time of doughnuts and coffee begins at 10:30 a.m. with the movies to follow at 11:00. The management of the theater is offering any of the movies currently showing, and the movies are free! At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we wish to be of service to you in any way possible, from arranging the details of a funeral, to helping you understand the options that are available to you, to delivering on our commitments to you. You can call us at 3473431 (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton) 24 hours a day. held on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Ted W. Fuson officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Beatrice Schurtz Formerly of Amissville Beatrice Schurtz of Springfield, formerly of Amissville, died Dec. 21. Survivors include her husband Robert E. Schurtz of Springfield; three sons Gary Schurtz of Alexandria, Roy Schurtz of Harpers Ferry, W.Va. and Stanley Schurtz of Manassas; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Additional survivors include a sister, Jessie Clarke of Herndon and a brother, Andrew Smith of Leesburg. Funeral services were held on Dec. 24 at Franconia Baptist Church in Alexandria with interment at Pohick Cemetery. James Williams Front Royal resident James Lee Williams, 58, of Front Royal died Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 26 at the TumerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Danny Clegg. Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery. Mr. Williams was born Oct. 9, 1940 in Front Royal, son of the late Garnett Doffes and Katherine Elizabeth Grim Williams. Surviving are two brothers Richard Williams and Ronnie Williams, both of Front Royal; three sisters Dorothy Glascock and Patty Massey, both of Front Royal and Barbara North of Flint Hill. - Pallbearers were Richard Williams Jr., Daniel Williams, Kevin Glascock, Eric Williams, Brian Williams and Michael Sims. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs • Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant In the year about to unfold, we wish our good friends and neighbors peace, harmony and abundance. Many thanks! TURNER-ROBERTSHAW Funeral Home 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, Virginia 22630 • 540-635-4186 Obituary Line: 540-635-3333 Bryan Flecker, Manager “Your Golden Rule Funeral Home” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TOWN BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Town Council of the Town of Washington will conduct a Public Hearing to consider amendments to the budget for FY 98/99 on Wednesday, January 13, 1999, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Council at 7:30 p.m., or as sbon thereafter as the matter can be heard, in the Town Hall at 485 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia. A synopsis of the amended Budget is set forth below and a copy of the full documentation is available during normal business hours in the Town Hall at 485 Gay Street and in the Office of the County Administrator of Rappahannock County at 290 Gay Street. Members of the public are invited to attend this public hearing and make their views known at the date and time aforesaid. James Stewart Willis Mayor Town of Washington TOWN OF WASHINGTON PROPOSED BUDGET CHANGES FY 199S-1999 Income: Revenues TOTAL INCOME FY 98/99 Expenses: Administration: Capital Expenses: Capital Programs: Capital Reserves: Contributions: Staff: Maintenance: Operations: Professional Services: Town of Washington $200,650.00 $200.650,00 $14,400.00 $6,300.00 $68,000.00 $15,850.00 $36,500.00 $3,500.00 $8,650.00 $29.100.00 TOTAL EXPENSES FY 98/99 $182,300.00 Waterworks $46,500.00 $46x500,00 $1,150.00 $25,400.00 $3,500.00 $8,800.00 $2,850.00 $5,650.00 $17,500,00 $64,850.00 Total Income $247,150.00 $347x150,QQ $15,550. $6,300. $25,400. $71,500. $15,850. $45,300. $6,350. $14,300. $46,600, $247,150.00 (888888888 > 'it Real Estate Directory - m Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. Dorothy Lee Foster and others to Jose S. Hernandez and others, 1 acre, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Douglas K. Baumgardner Trustee to Philip Lee Thornton III and wife, 1 acre, more or less, Piedmont District. $124,700. William C. Gibbs and wife to Albert W. Angulo and wife, 6.119 acres, Stonewall District. $225,000. Julian S. Brown to John P. Bridgeman and wife, 4.25 acres, Piedmont District. $179,900. Richard E. McNear and wife to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 218.67 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Reginald G. Armistead and wife to Reginald Gray Armistead Jr., four percent m s for all your friendship and business during 1998 * % i PI#®: m from AH Of Us At en M: Day Realtor^ * * u/ interest in 52 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office West of Sperryville, on Rt. 211, Chalet type 2 story commercial building. Five 12x16 cabins, 1.27 acres. $95,000 Main Street, Sperryville, 2 bedroom home, eat-in kitchen, bath, central heat. $65,000 need m • *: TODAYI We would like very much to sell your property. Please call or ea^/ James W. 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