Rappahannock News, January 6, 1999

122st Year ... No. 1 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1999 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Historic Sperryville ry^r k ■■ - ■ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Drainage on Main Street is one of the needed improvements being addressed by the Sperryville Gateway Proposal. Gateway troops win approval By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock Nevtfs Staff Writer A crowd packed in the courthouse celebrated their victory Monday night when the Board of Supervisors gave their approval for the Sperryville Gateway Proposal. “This is the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen in this room in favor of a project,” John McCarthy, county administrator, said. “We’re use to crowds this large being against something not for something. It takes much more energy to be for anything.” Most of the smiling faces could be recognized from the monthly committee meetings, and 17 stood to speak praising .the project, which aimed at improving pedestrian traffic and the main road in the village of Sperryville. Only three county residents expressed their reservations about applying for the grant, and none of them were from Sperryville. Bayard Catron, committee member, made a compelling presentation to the board. Later, supervisor Mike Massie, complimented Catron for coming back after the December meeting and answering the hard questions that were put to him. “This is a gateway village to the county...and could be called the Rappahannock Gateway Committee,” Barney O’Meara said pointing out that what is good for Sperryville will benefit the entire county. Martin Woodard, co-owner of Faith Mountain, admitted out that his business would benefit from the project, but more importantly, he said, improving pedestrian transportation would help the business community and increase sales taxes. “It will help keep a lid on tax increases,” he added. Catron said later that the Woodards offered $2,000 toward the project. Woodard also read a letter from Cliff Miller, owner of the property where the proposed footbridge would be located, stating he would also donate $2,000, as well as an easement for the bridge. “We do not want to see major changes in the village-indeed, we would like to see Sperryville in the year 2000 and beyond look even more like Sperryville of the year 1900, when it was a thriving town,” Jim Gannon said. “Modem Sperryville has some problems See BOARD, Page 2 Coyotes quietly invade area More wells g° dry By Brian Minter Rappahannock News Staff Writer While not seen as a general threat to pets and livestock, the coyote is quietly migrating into Rappahannock County and neighboring areas, experts say. People don’t think of coyotes when' they think of Rappahannock. The scavenger canines, who can kill anything up to the size of a sheep, are better known in the American West, howling in the desert night, rather than sniffing along U.S. 17 here. But a coyote sightings have become numerous of late. Wildlife biologist Dan Lovelace, who monitors coyote populations for this part of Nqrthem Virginia, confirmed that there are coyotes in Rappahannock and neighboring counties. “I know that there are quite a few in the county,” Lovelace said. Rappahannock Game Old Rag Bulletins Delegate Jay Katzen invites his constituents to meet with him at the Rappahannock County Public Library from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7. The first draft of the budget will be presented to the School Board on Feb. 9. Comments are welcome at the Jan. 12 public budget hearing at the board’s regular meeting at the elementary school at 7:30 p.m. Happenings This Week • 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 • Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. the Washington Town Council meets at the town hall. Rappahannock New, P.O Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 (540) 675-333* (540) 675-30** (fax) 6 Warden Jim Bankston said that many hunters have reported coyote sightings to him and he has seen them himself both dead and alive. They have not been a problem so far, he said, “they mainly go after sheep and poultry and we don’t have those in any number here.” The coyote invasion While there is no immediate threat of coyotes killing pets and young livestock, according to most experts, many feel it is only a matter of time before the animals are more common and a fact of life in the countryside. Canis latrans, the north American coyote, is generally found out west, but has been mnvrincr past fnr vaars now coyotes in Virginia. In fact, despite the fact that more than 100,000 of them are killed by humans annually in the United States, coyote populations are on the rise everywhere. Unlike their more photogenic cousins, the wolves, coyotes have been steadily flourishing since the earlier parts of the century, thanks in part to their highly adaptable nature. “They’re going to do well, no matter where they are,” said Chad Fox, district supervisor for the Virginia Cooperative Coyote Control Program. Residents in Virginia can and do legally kill coyotes year round; coy “They’re going to need more time, probably five to ten years, to become numerous,” said Martin Lowney, who is with the Richmond office of the U S D A . ^ “But if V you’re a B livestock W producer or VL a person who lets their increase. M I are officiall y classified as a “nuisance species.” In recent years, the / number of coyotes killed has risen dram a t i c a 1 1 y, according to USDA reports, indicating (according to the USDA) a popu1 a t i o n pets at large, tnen you nave a problem coming.” Other experts agree with Lowney’s assessment. “It’s probably a real high potential that there’s going to be plenty of coyotes in the future,” said Chad Fox, who is with the USDA down in Blacksburg. He also said that coyotes are not shy about going after livestock. “Whatever’s easiest for them, they’ll go after,” Fox said. Virginia migration trends Every year there are more weve naa tnem reported as far east as King George’s County,” said wildlife biologist Dan Lovelace. “Once they move into an area, they spread out and defend their territory.” However, Lovelace, who keeps track of coyote populations for this part of the state, including Rappahannock, said that coyotes are still rare. Currently, “Coyotes are not really causing problems for many people,” he said. Exactly how many coyotes are prowling the backwoods and hills of Rappahannock is See COYOTE, Pag* 5 _1_ By Mary Beth Martin Rappahannock News Staff Writer The dusting of snow and a few sprinkles of rain recently did nothing to ease the drought that has gripped Rappahannock and the rest of Virginia for the past six months. First pond levels dropped while streams shrank to a trickle or disappeared completely; now residential wells are starting to fail. “It’s nerve racking. The last thing I want to do is have my well go dry,” Thomas Mullany of Flint Hill complained. His well went dry and then slowly came back. Meanwhile, he said, the family of four stopped using the well and instead trucked water from town and washed their laundry in Warren ton or Front Royal. The well is working again, but the family rations baths and still does their laundry elsewhere. The county Health Department issued permits for residential replacement wells at a considerably higher rate in 1998 than in 1997, Charles Shepherd, district environmental health manager said. “August, September and October were the three highest months for permits in 1998 with 10 replacement wells being drilled in October. Typically only one or two are drilled in a month.” Fortunate for those drilling wells, he added, “We don’t normally have a problem finding water in Rappahannock with the average well depth at 90 to 150 feet. We don’t think of Rappahannock as a poor water producer.” Still, wells sometimes fail for no apparent reason even when rainfall is plentiful, Shepherd said, adding that these “nor- *"" mal” replacements generally average one or two a month. Dennis Wingfield, who has kept weather records as a weather watcher for television station WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. since 1983, said his data shows that the rainfall since 1981 was 50.03 inches annually. For 1998, See DROUGHT, Page 2 Rainfall in Rappahannock Soura Dorns VWnglWd W«h»f Mtcnw WRC-TV Rappahannock Naas Slafl a^hic/Kmi Groan —-*---1—

1999 activities at Ragged Mountain BY HUNT HARRIS Rappahannock News Contributing Writer This will be a busy and exciting year for the Ragged Mountain Resource Center and it’s various programs in the Rappahannock County Community, the Rappahannock River Watershed and the Chesapeake Bay Bio-regiori. We will continue our “Blue Ridge to the Bay” features such as the “ Second Saturday Hiking Series”, the “Speaker’s Series” at the Rappahannock County library ( and on occasion at other locations), and the Water Music Festival and Art Show, (a fun(d)- raising event for water- related education programs balanced living practices in the region), scheduled for May Day weekend at our home base, the Oldway Art Center in Sperryville. In addition, we are expanding the recreational programs to include Womens’s Hikes with Mary Boudreau Bittinger, bike excursions, canoe trips and overnight combinations of hiking, biking and boating. Some of these will be in collaboration and co-sponsorship with other organizations such as Fredericksburgbased, “Friends of the Rappahannock”. Increased water quality REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS COUNTY TAGS DUE All Rappahannock County dog owners are reminded that they need to obtain their dog licenses for 1999 no later than January 31. The Treasurer's Office is open from 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Friday, to serve you. Should you have any questions, please call (540) 675-3334. By order of: John W. McCarthy, County Administrator 1/6/99 - 2T The Colony Shop FAIRFIELD • Berryville, Virginia 540-955-1434 Town and Country Clothes for every occasion Mid-Winter SUPER SALE! Drastic Reductions on All Seasonal Clothing up to 80% OFF!'’ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday January 18,19, 20 & 21 • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Peggy E. Cone Snow Dates: January 25, 26, 27 & 28 3 miles North of Berryville on Rt. 340 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 owner? 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. Yes! □ Please eriter my new subscription to: Happahannocii Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27. Name Address __ City_;_State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock Neim, P.O. 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Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock No*^^O^k»^>9^Mishington^irHj[iia22747^^^^^^^^ and quantity awareness will be continuing focus of our evolving “ Water Monitoring Network” in the upper tributaries of the Rappahannock, which includes establishment of biological and chemical monitoring sites, streambank restoration through riparian plantings and improved water access methods, establishment of community-cooperative upper tributary “Community” within the Network sub-watersheds, working with public and private schools in the region to expand “ hands -on “ curriculum programs, and coordination of “ Watershed Tburs” within the sub-watersheds. An increasingly important component of our programs in the year(s) ahead will be our Tree Planting and Native Plant Species efforts. Last year through the helpful efforts of John Kirchner and Lyt Wood, we provided 1,000 Eastern White Pines for planting and had a talk about forestry practices, including clear cutting. This year we will expand our planting efforts in number and diversity, with an emphasis on native trees and plants, particularly endangered ones. We are also encouraging community members to establish tree and plant “nurseries as well as establishing “ Tree Monitoring” and “ Plant Monitoring “ efforts to compliment the water monitoring. One of our “ Speaker Series” presentations will include a multi-media event with the Appalachian Voices” group out of Boone N.C. which has been studying tree mortality in the eastern forests of North America, most recently the Shenandoah National Park region. We are also planning to revisit and revise the “ Rappahannock Notable Trees Registry “ and are open to recommendations and/ or submissions at any time henceforth. For the second consecutive year we will be we will be working with John Kiser and other community members, organizations and business on enhanced liter and recycling efforts in the area through the “ Trash Free Rappahannock “ Program. AT THE UNION HALL 23 1 Chester Street EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! Sponsored by the Avtex Retirees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police BINGO NEW TREASURE CHEST More Drawings, More Chances To Win! Doors Open: 6 p.m. Games Start at 7 p.m. $1,000 Guaranteed Jackpot Regular Games $100 For Bingo game information or Union Hall rental, call (540) 636-6166. PUBLIC NOTICE: POTENTIAL REFUND OF UTILITY TAXES PAID BY CHURCHES It has come to the attention of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors that some churches in Rappahannock County have been erroneously charged utility taxes on their telephone and/or electrical service. These charges were generally $3.00 per month and were for consumer utility service. Any church which paid such taxes is requested to provide copies of their service billings for up to the past three years (January 1996-January 1999) in order to qualify for a refund from the County of Rappahannock. Please provide copies of your billings, noting the charges to John W. McCarthy, County Administrator, at P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, or call (540) 675-3342 for further information. 1/6/99-2T REFUND . ANTICIPATION \ LOANS Up to $5,000 Available Come see us at Sareen and Associates Provider Front Royal 470 S. Commerce Ave.. Suite E (Next to Mom s Kitchen and Dollar General Store) (540) 636-3838 Stephens City 5011 Main St. (Next to Lantz Pharmacey) (540) 869-2007 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures y M our new 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Wm i -.... Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Pmridim> A/fordablc, Oualitx I egal Services Since l*)75 Board From Page 1 that need to be solved,” and he urged the board to support the proposal because the grant “offers the county a relatively low cost way to solve many of these current problems.” “It’s a beautiful town, and it can be better,” Aileen Johnson, lifelong resident of Sperryville said. “ I don’t see how anybody could be against it.” “Thq project is about merit and money,” said Bernie Fiskin. “We tried in Flint Hill, but after three promising meetings could not sustain the effort.” All kinds of things can happen with the transportation initiative, added Mimi Cantwell. When the time to vote approached, Chairman Pete Estes of Piedmont District made the motion to approve the project and asked the other members that, although he had never done so before, they “vote for it as a personal favor to me.” Bob Anderson seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to approve the proposal and pledge $2,000. Aileen Inc. At the executive session, which lasted for over an hour, the board discussed a counteroffer returned by Aileen Inc. for the abandoned plant in Flint Hill. The $150,000 bid is not increased but is still offered, said Estes. Six-Year Road Plan Bob Moore presented the board with the six-year road plan, which included 29 road improvements. To give a perspective of the time frame, he said that item number 5, the Castleton Ford Road, was not scheduled for 15 months. The roads scheduled for improvements prior to April 2000 are Richmond Road, Chester Gap Road, Swindler Hollow Road and Jefferson Road. Massie requested that number 29, Sunnyside Orchard Road, be removed since it was not discussed at the public meetings. Jeffery Williams, landowner along both sides of Castleton Ford Road, opposed paving it. “If you can’t get a right-ofway, it is a mute point,” McCarthy said. Williams said he would go along with spot improvements only. The board approved the road plan with the Castleton Ford and Sunnyside Orchard roads removed. • The yearly election of officers began the board’s business for the New Year. Massie nominated Estes as chairman, Anderson as vice chairman and representative to Planning District 9, and Ron Frazier to the planning commission. Roger Welch seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to re-elect them. • Superintendent of schools, David Gangel, informed the board of leaks throughout the new addition at the elementary school. “We feel slush froze in the gutters...and with freezing, melting and refreezing, water collected between the vapor barrier and insulation.” The situation was resolved by draining the water, while at the high school, more than a dozen leaks were discovered in the wing located next to the girls’ softball field. • If agreeable to the Washington Town Council, the supervisors would like to hold a joint meeting with the council to discuss a county-town boundary adjustment. The deadline for applying for a boundary adjustment is Jan. 15. • After discussing the dithculty of separating a meals tax from a lodgings tax, the board decided to apply for special legislation to charge 4 percent for both taxes. • At the request of Dick McNear, the board asked County Attorney Peter Luke to draw up an agreement with the county and the Virginia Outdoors Association for a scenic easement. • In trying to clarify the Rappahannock County line at Chester Gap, the board agreed to hold a public meeting there. Now some Warren and Fauquier county residents pay taxes in Rappahannock and send their children to Rappahannock schools, Luke said. The purpose of the public meeting will be to find out which county residents want to belong to. • Ordinances in other counties that limit telecommunications towers were discussed. • Richard Abell resigned from the Community Services Board and the board agreed to run an ad to fill the vacancy. • The board reappointed members on the Local Board of Building Code Appeals: Jon B. Morgan, Peter Kreyling, Bill Anderson, Thomas Tepper and T. G. Taylor. Residential building permits 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Drought From Page 1 that yearly average was 47.93 inches, only slightly less than normal. What is unusual, however, is that 82 percent of • that rain -or 39.1 inches— came in the first six months of the year. Only eight inches fell • from June through December, I well below the seasonal; average of 25.74 inches forthat time period. Wingfield’s records are as. accurate as they come for Rappahannock County. His weather station boasts three, barometers, three thermome- ; ters, an anemometer, a weath- • er vane, and three rain! gauges, and he said that he! checks his instruments sever-* al times a day. “Droughts are usually' accompanied by warm temperatures which increases evaporation. Every month (in Sperryville in 1998) was warmer than that same month in 1997, except March which was one degree cooler,” he said. “Many times the warm temperatures were accompanied by significant winds,” that increased evaporation of sur-j face water and soil moisture. • “The Thornton River in! Sperryville was reduced to a* trickle,” said Wingfield, adding that with the recent! snow and rain, “ it is nice to! hear the little river running; for a change.” As far as health concerns,! more animal bites are being! reported, added Shepherd,1 probably due to animals wan-! dering away from their habi-! tats in search of water. '

Song Sparrow sings Three species of sparrows visit our Flint Hill feeding tray. The White-throated Sparrow comes in small flocks to scratch for seed on the ground. This bird’s black and white head stripes and white throat are not as distinct and clear as they will be after the spring molt, just before the bird leaves for his New England breeding territory. This handsome sparrow only spends the non-breeding months in the Virginia Piedmont. The five-inch Field Sparrow is the smallest of the three. With his russet cap, pink bill and gray cheek patches, he has a certain dainty quality that I find very appealing. Because the Field Sparrow breeds in this part of Virginia, I will see two of them as nesting time approaches. Both the White-throated and field sparrow have clear, unmarked breasts. The third sparrow, the Song Sparrow, has a heavily streaked breast. This bird delights me out of all proportion. I suspect my pleasure in seeing this bird with the streaked breast results from the fact that though the Song Sparrow is one of the most widely distributed species in North America, they did not nest in central North Carolina when my passion for birds was evolving. On rare occasions we saw them in winter in company with other sparrows. Though this fine bird nests in both the mountains and coastal areas of North Carolina, it did not sing in my part of the state. After all these years, I am still making up for that deprivation. Two dark streaks start at the base of the Song Sparrow’s bill and run down to where they gather into one bold spot in the middle of the bird’s breast. Other dark lines mark and define this bold, central spot. The Song Sparrow seems a All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott confident, purposeful bird when he lands on the feeding tray to peck at small seed. He is not easily intimidated and stubbornly holds his place among squabbling Goldfinches, now “green” — finches in their olive winter plumage. There are three qualities for which this little brown bird is distinguished. As stated earlier, the Song Sparrow is widely distributed and occurs throughout this continent. They nest in the northern tier of states and as far north as the Arctic Circle. In winter this sparrow occurs as far south as central Mexico. At some time of the year, the Song Sparrow can be seen from the Atlantic to the Pacific. There are 30 known subspecies or races. I saw a Song Sparrow in the garden of an inn in Mexico City many years ago. He was very dark and much smaller than our Virginia bird. The Song Sparrow of the desert is large and pale. In Alaska, the sparrow is much larger. This bird is a clear indication of the effect of climate and geology on evolution. Distinction number two: For many years, women were excluded as recognized ornithologists. It was a profession, an “-ology,” open only to men. In the 1940s Margaret Morse Nice toppled that exclusion and became a world class authority on the Song Sparrow. Her work on this little bird has yet to be exceeded and “Studies in the Life History of the Song Sparrow” remains a landmark in the Jaimee Hammitt honored Jaimee Wynne Hammit, a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High school, was recently inducted into the Virginia chapter of Alpha Zeta of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Alpha Zeta is the honorary fraternity for the College of Agriculture and Life Science and the College of Forestry arid Wildlife Science. Jaimee is currently a senior in Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences and is graduating in May of 1999. Jaimee is the daughter of Carol Quaintance of Flint Hill. 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She loves children and likes to be an active part of family activities. =i Call Clark or Cathy at 540-987-1151 JRJ.Vn ” .">T1 m to '■'■M2* WM ^Pp»i( <Ja.6&(JtH&ii($, (Jonas (TidOi^ Ricfy (Jtt&ws cud Iftor-pe lit j * jmmco/zmacrm cud CHRIS FOSTER PAiNTtNl} ftor the mndtrfiuljot they Id oh oar- oldstoat bouse, BOS AMD DEBORAHMttOSCAV/CH § study of North American birds. Through the detailed work of Margaret Nice, the knowledge of all song birds was extended. Her autobiography, “Research Is a Passion for Me,” was published in Canada and is difficult to find. The staff of the Rappahannock County Library got it for me through an interlibrary loan. Margaret Morse Nice was a wonderful woman and a great scientist. Her studies of the Song Sparrow went on for many years and during that time she moved a number of times with her college professor husband and raised three daughters. The third unique quality of this little sparrow is implied in both its scientific and common names. Melospiza melodia is the Latin baggage carried around by this streak-breasted bird. Melo meaning “song” and -spiza is Greek for “finch.” The melo part is repeated in the specific name and, again, translates into “song.” In other words; “song finch.” The common name, Song Sparrow, is just a direct translation of the scientific name. The redundancy is accu rate and appropriate, for the song of this bird is remarkable for its complexity and persistence. It’s a combination of clear whistled notes, tinkles and buzzes that defies my ability to describe. I just know I love this singer and his song. He sings over and over as if full of himself and unable to get it all out and into the listening world. Once many years ago I was driving through a Virginia spring with one of my seventhgrade students. We stopped for a moment as traffic was channeled into one lane. The rich and varied song of the Song Sparrow came from a shrub along the road. “What do people think who hear that?” said my companion, who recognized the brown bird’s song. “I mean those who don’t know about birds.” “I fear they don’t even hear it,” I responded. For a time my traveling companion was silent. Then, she commented, “They sure do miss a lot.” They surely do for the song of this little sparrow is one of the purest delights of the world. , t>0 Chase the1 winter blues away buy a plant today at fMAZIE’S* DAISIES Florist Prices range from $7 to $35 also fresh cut flowers, arrangements and balloons. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 540-675-336’ Free delivery with $15 purchase Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Eborn Local beauty HARRIS HOLLOW: Cold temperatures and light snow enhance the landscape. Riddell, Leake join organization Monica Riddell of Washington and S. M. Leake of Sperryville are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Dick Spader, executive vice president of the national organization with headquarters in St. Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with over 31,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef cattle registry association in the world. The Association records ancestral information and keeps records of production on individual animals for its members. These permanent records help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce high quality, efficient breeding cattle which are then recorded ~ with the American Angus Association. Mcuntain Xvices Well, I’d say it’s high time that we all got to talk...and that is just what this column is for. Once each month we will feature your short story. If it’s written about life in the country, or written by a Rappahannock resident, or just plain good, send it along and we’ll make a selection each month. Whether you’re a published writer, a budding story-teller, a farm hand, or in school, you might see your byline here. Submissions must be no more than 750 words, and should be mailed to: Rappahannock News Mountain Voices Attn: Gerald Ochs P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 If you would like your story returned if it is not selected, you must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Stories will be selected for publication within 60 days of receipt. Only typed manuscripts will be reviewed, and authors should inform us as to whether stories can be provided on floppy disk. Get to writing now, and send ‘em on in. ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL AN ADVENTURE IN LEARNING... 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-ftappafcannocfe JJetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.* Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6,1999 Our View Vision Taking the steps today, planning a better future for tomorrow Smiling faces and friendly greetings set the stage for the New Year at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Their decision this time last year to initiate the Sperryville Gateway Committee came to fruition when they approved the committee’s grant proposal Monday night. What began with Pete Estes and John McCarthy looking into federal grants turned out to be an enormously successful community effort in planning for the future, not just letting change happen. The board’s decision on Monday to co-sponsor a scenic easement with the Virginia Outdoor Association for Dick McNear’s ridge top land is an example of a visionary resident and board working together. With pending legislation in the Virginia General Assembly, scenic easements might prove to be not only the best, but only way, to protect the county from development. One Last Effort I Letters of endorsement need to be sent to support the project The Sperryville Gateway Proposal is just that-a proposal. What is needed for the Department of Transportation to accept it are letters of endorsement from individuals, groups and businesses. Letters need to be strongly worded and specific and addressed to Robert Cassada, Virginia Department of Transportation. In order for them to be correctly identified, the committee asks that letters be sent to Barb Williams at P.O. Box 435, Sperryville, Va. 22740. Other villages in the county have made attempts at planning for the future and failed, so the Sperryville Gateway Committee is to be complimented for its tenacity and talent. Let it be a beacon for other community groups to recognize the process and become aware of the pitfalls. If the grant is accepted, nothing will be more convincing to others than seeing the improvements to Sperryville put in place. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 9, 1969 The Flint Hill Fire company has purchased a new rescue squad ambulance. The vehicle, a 1969 Plymouth Suburban was obtained through Russell Brothers, the Chrysler-Plymouth agency in Flint Hill. It was equipped at Automotive Conversions with red lights, siren, stretchers, etc. Early in December Emory Russell and Douglas Bywaters went to Detroit and drove the vehicle here. The doors have been lettered and the vehicle is now in use. Frank Huff, Captain of the Flint Hill Rescue Squad was pictured in this issue with the new ambulance. The company also kept the older unit. At a recent meeting of the Amissville Fire Department the following officers were elected to officiate for the coming year: president, Paul A. Poling; vice president, Ralph H. Rowzie; secretary, Donald James; treasurer, Charles F. Kindred; chief, Braxton James; assistant chief, Levi Atkins; 1st captain, Edward Hackley; 2nd captain, Jack Atkins; 1st Lieutenant, Kenneth Bywaters; 2frd Lieutenant, ' ) Roger Stover. The Vestry of Bromfield Parish has announced that the Rev. William Hargett has accepted its invitation to become Rector of the Parish. Plans are for him to conduct his first service Sunday, Jan. 19. Mr. Hargett with his wife, Ann and three daughters returned this fall from Wembley, England, where he was on the staff of St. John’s Church during the past two years. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 3, 1974 Mutt Atkins first drove a Rappahannock county school bus back in 1929, when “the mud in wintertime let alone the snow was so deep the bus had to have chains to get through." Last year, Mutt drove his route all season without even snow tires. This year he’s not driving at all. Mutt Atkins is 65, and though his eyesight is “100 percent perfect” and he just passed his driving test, state law prevents him from operating either a motorcycle or a schopl bus. On the first day of 1974, the first in 44 years that he won’t be “hauling kids” twice a day,” Mutt reflected on his time as a school bus driver and his two terms as Supervisor of Transportation for Rappahannock County schools. In the process, he related something of a history, a history of getting kids to and from school in a rural mountain county. Miss Susan Latham of Amissville has been named the DAR Good Citizen from Rappahannock County High School for 1974. This award is given a senior girl who has been outstanding in leadership, dependability, service and patriotism. Offerings by James Leake, John Barbour, C. Keeton Barnes and Maurice ODannon at Panorama Realty in Sperryville included: A 62 plus acre farm located on secondary road in quiet hollow near Sperryville, four bedroom home, bam in excellent condition, and a restorable 5 room tenant house for $65,000. New three bedroom home on almost one acre fronting on m$jor highway in Sperryville. Extremely nice house with mountain views for $30,000. * 4 I 10 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 5, 1989 Herbert Foster is the patriarch to one of Rappahannock’s first families of farming. For years, he grew and sold apples at the Fosters Packing House on Route 522 between Flint Hill and Huntly, farmed, and raised beef cattle with his brother and two sons. His father before him was a Rappahannock County farmer. Earning his entire living from the land, Herbert Foster has been as committed to farming as anyone in the county, and as the Wakefield District representative for 20 years and a member of the Board of Supervisors which adopted Rappahannock’s first zoning and subdivision ordinances, he worked to ensure that farming could survive here. So his recent decision to sell the family’s 302 acre main farm raises new concerns on the future of farming in Rappahannock County. Sheriff John Henry Woodward said Tuesday that another suspicious fire was reported in Castleton Dec. 30. According to Sheriff Woodward, the field fire fit Photo courtesy ot Ruby Jenkins/First Washington Museum Out of the Attic. Mr. and Mrs. George Cary lived in Washingtori and published the Blue Ridge Guide, the county paper frorri 1888-1934. Mr. Cary. the same pattern of suspicious brush and roadside blazes which have been discovered in the area since midOctober. The sheriff again -ashed Gaetleton residents, or ( f I anyone with knowledge about* the fires, to contact the Sheriff’s Department. —Compiled by Barbara C. Wayland t Rappahannock Today Letters Thanks for your help The Amissville Community Christmas basket project was once again very successful. In fact it was the most successful ever! As always this was a joint effort shared by members of Amissville Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, Amissville United Methodist Church and the Amissville Ruritan Church. Thanks to the incredible generosity of neighbors and friends we were unable to reach 79 homes and nursing homes this year (four more than last year). It is,our goal to reach out not only to those in need in our community, but also to those who might not be able to get out during £h& holiday season or those who might just need to know that our community cares about them during this special season. Many fruit baskets and poinsettias were delivered to families in need. It is always a pleasure to be a part of this special project each year and to watch as the community comes together to support it. Each year a few new helpers show up to prepare and deliver the baskets and they always leave with a renewed Christmas spirit. Collection boxes and jars were placed ip various community locations and we are most grateful to all of them for assisting in this way. Many thanks to Early’s Carpet, Gray Ghost Winery, Hackley’s Store, Lom-Bar-Dy, and Mayhugh’s Store for their participation. We thank you and wish you all the best for a wonderful new year filled with wonder and promise. Dorothy Hackley Nancy Nicholas Charlie Priest Jan Makela Project Coordinators Hopes for re-opening What an incredibly strange season this has been for our family! Closing Hackley’s Store was the hardest decision I have ever had to make, and though we are sure that it was the right decision for our family, it was difficult nonetheless. Hackley’s Store, for those who know it best, is a very special place and holds very special memories for all of us. My parents, Graham and Dorothy Hackley spent many hours (over many years) behind the counter in Hackley’s and created the special spirit that still inhabits the building. I feel it each time I enter. Ron, Josh and I would1 like to thank everyone in the community for their friendship and support over the past eight years and especially during the past two months. Hackley’s Store, a part of my family since I was bom, brought us back to Rappahannock and opened many doors for us once we returned. We will always be grateful. A young cousin of mine who worked part-time for my father during high school and college is hoping to re-open the store in March. We wish him every success, and ask that you extend the same level of support and friendship to him and his family that you have all so graciously extended to us these past few years. We plan to remain in the community and look forward to crossing paths with all of you as we pursue other interests. Best wishes for a wonderful New Year! Jan Makela Amissville

Coyote From Page 1 not known. The animals are secretive and difficult to track accurately. But they are out there, and people in the county claim to have seen them. Keeping an eye peeled Local hunters and farmers say they aren’t too worried about coyotes, although there have been a few rup-ins. Mel Ellis of Sperryville said he and his wife, Loreen, saw what they believe might have been a coyote from the window of their home recently. They saw a dog-like animal. “It was gray and white with a thick bushy tail. Loreen said it was a huge fox, I said it was a small wolf. I tried to get a photograph of it through the window but the flash obliterated the scene by reflecting on the glass. I went outside to get a better shot but the animal ran off into the woods on the Hughes River side of Corbin Mountain.” Ellis said he and his wife consulted a book on wildlife and decided the picture of the gray wolf most closely resembled what they saw. “We discussed coyotes but this animal did not resemble the brown, lean coyotes that I encountered when I worked in southwestern Arizona. Perhaps it could have been another variety. I hope he pays another visit so I can try for another photo. Bryan Johnson of Woodville saw what he said was definitely a coyote in June of this year on the Fodderstack Road at Fruit Tree Lane while he was bike riding. Johnson, who lived in Colorado for 15 years, said he knows exactly what they look like and there is no doubt that is what it was. Allen Duvall, a hunter from Goldvein, was driving with a friend near Marshall when he spotted a pair of adults and six or seven puppies. Duvall has seen coyotes close up while hunting in Canada, and he is pretty sure the animals he saw were coyotes. “The best I can think, that’s what they were,” he said. “They didn’t look like dogs, or any other animal around here.” The coyote family was crossing an open field just before dark, Duvall said. He and a friend were heading south on U.S. 17 when they spotted the animals. “It looked like they were just stalking across a field,” Duvall recalled. ; “They weren’t dogs,” he said. “I know what a dog litter looks like. I can’t think what else they would be.” ! Still, reported coyote sightings in northern Virginia are rare. Cattle farmers are more common than sheep farmers around here, and coyotes will rarely tangle with animals Honda. The Portable Power Company. 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Oliver Brown, the professional huntsman of the Rappahannock Hunt, said that although his hunt friends elsewhere complain about coyotes depleting the fox population, he has never seen any coyotes. “We have so many foxes around that that’s an indication that coyotes are not a problem,” Brown explained. Coyotes aren’t like dogs. They don’t come up to people and lick their hands. Most coyotes are afraid of humans, and tend to avoid them. But not always. “I was surprised to see him out in the middle of the day like that,” said Brad Isham, a Leesburg man who saw a coyote trotting around in the fields near Oasis Winery in Hume a few weeks ago. “It wasn’t a typical coyote that you think of,” Isham said. “He was real big, looked real healthy. He had a heavy winter coat. He was beautiful.” aa&jaayasaifci By Brian L Time#-Democrat SUfTWriUr Native American legends feature the coyote prominently. He is the trickster, a sly, untrustworthy spirit who is always trying to get the best of people Contemporary American B. Coyote in his endless, greedy attempts to lure the Road Runner into an Acme Trap-O-Matic. Real coyotes do not have any ulterior motives beyond eating and sleeping, of course. But the legends are not entirely untrue. Coyotes are smarter than the average canine in other ways as well. When confronted by a fence, they will dig "slides* into the ground until they can slip '#dej| tee barricade. And .uplffcs wild dogs, who kill theirby mauling it to death, coyotes usually manage to dispatch sheep by biting them in the throat and letting them suffocate. But there are a lot of misconceptions about coyotes, as well. •• Unlike dogs or wolves, coyotes are not pack animals. Most coyotes live alone or with a mate, or occasionally in a small family group. Coyotes pairs stay together for years, sometimes even for life. * Coyotes hunt at night, «nd will eat just about anything, from frogs to bugs, grass to porcupines. While they will take sheep or chickens, they are no danger, to large cattle or humans. Though they do not exist in great numbers on the East Coast, experts gay that it is only a matter of time before they spread out past the Blue Bidge Mountains in Virginia. How to tell a wild dog from a coyote It is difficult to distinguish between a coyote and a wild dog. Unless you are a sheep farmer, that is. Coyotes kill sheep quietly, getting them around the neck until they suffocate. But wild dogs attack the animals from behind, and they attack in a pack. “If the sheep were killed by dogs, it’s going to look like the sheep stepped on a land mine,” said Martin Lowney of the Department of Agriculture. And their tracks are different. Coyotes tracks are longer than dog tracks, and further apart. But for the average person catching sight pf an animal in a field, it is hard to distinguish. Coyotes are smaller than some people think, averaging only around 30 pounds in weight and standing two to three feet tall. They look similar to German Shepherds, with gray and brown fur, although about one in ten coyotes is black. Coyotes usually have black-tipped tails. But there is really no fool-proof formula to tell the difference between a coyote and a wild dog. “We have people thpt confuse the two of them all the time,” Lowney said. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl ETbom SPIKE: Meghan Fairbrother, number 10, spikes the ball as Ashley McNeely stands ready to assist in a game against Clarke County on Dec. 7. Home games 7 p.m. on Jan. 6 against George Mason 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 against Stonewall Jackson 7 p.m. on Jan.13 against Luray 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 against Manassas Park 7 p.m. on Feb. 8 against Brentsville. MEET OUR \ DELIVERY PEOPLE. 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Church A Activities 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. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 10 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of 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 Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 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 Contemporary worship service set A contemporary worship service will be held Sunday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. and every second Sunday thereafter at the Washington Baptist Church. This informal service of Christian choruses and meditational devotions is open to the public. Call the church office at 675-3336 for information. 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 Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 7 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. F T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer II 11 a.m. Sunday School Children & Adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Washington holiday news continues On Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Stacey and Amanda were guests of Mrs. Dorothy Ralls and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen. Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Stacey and Amanda were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark in Sperryville. Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Stacey and Amanda were Mr. and Mrs. Randy Almarode and Nathan of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Sperryville and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen. Luncheon guests on Sunday of the Clark^ were Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralls, Waylon, Melinda and Kaylie of Linden, Mrs. Dorothy Ralls and Mrs. Alice Beahm and also Ralph Pullen of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family of Leesburg, Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett were New Year’s Eve visitors of Captain and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family in Fairfax Station. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were New Year’s Day visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Bobbie Jo Brown spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Margo Haynes of Gid Brown Hollow spent Saturday night with Miss Amanda Brown and her family on Fodderstack Road. The Washington Baptist Church will be having their third annual variety show at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at The Theatre in Washington. Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the church building fund. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason of Centreville were Saturday luncheon guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mrs. Alice Butler were her daughter Miss Alicia. Butler of Vienna, Mrs. Erma Jenkins, Jeff and Jean Butler, Michael Berta and Rachael Berta. Alicia stayed through, the weekend with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henderson of New Hartford, N.Y. and Miss Jennifer Henderson of Ashbum were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mrs. Alice Butler. Heartfelt symapathy is. extend to the Silas Beahm Jr. family upon the passing of his wife Kathleen on Monday, Jan. 4. Have a good week and call 675-3608 with your news for. this column. Church directory pictures to be taken Happy New Year! January certainly came in on cold feet. We were so fortunate the ice storm was not as bad as predicted and the temperature rose to help melt the ice on the roads. It seems we usually have a storm before school resumes after Christmas break and I wonder if we should be monitoring our kids’ prayers. They seem to need an extra day or two: Pictures for the church directory for the Amissville Baptist Church will be taken on Friday, Jan. 8 and Saturday, Jan. 9. If you are a member and have not scheduled an appointment contact Kendra Pailey at 937-3755 as soon as possible. The goal is to include each family in the new directory. The last directory was prepared in 1995 and everyone looks a little different now. Rappahannock and Culpeper County schools will be closed in observance of the Lee/Jackson/King holiday. Parent conferences will be held on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. for Rappahannock County Schools. Schools will release at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 is the end of the first semester for Culpeper County Schools. The middle and high schools will release at 1:30 p.m., the last four days of the semester. Early dismissal does not include thp elementary schools. There will be no school or\ Jan. 27 due to a professional work day for Culpeper County! Schools. Rappahannock schools will use Jan. 29 as an inservice day. Drive safely and have a good year! Enjoy your week: and remember to send us you local news! Tiffany Keys makes Dean’s list at Longwood Congratulations to Tiffany Keys who made the Dean’s list for the first semester at Longwood College in Farmville. Tiffany is the daughter of Jay and Chris Keys. Robert Falls celebrated his seventh birthday on Friday night. In addition to his parents Tim and Edie Falls and sister Samantha guests included Bobby and Sarah Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo of Washington, Jimmie and Myrtle Falls, Theresa Light, Taylor and Lauren, June Clark and Misty Hitt. Birthday cake and ice cream were enjoyed by all. Happy belated birthday wishes Robert. Mrs. Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria was a guest for several days last week of her sister Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. 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Oranges - excellent source of vitamin C The following column was received before the holiday season, however, due to space limitations we were unable to use the same but feel that readers would enjoy the information as well as the recipes. We associate oranges and the holiday season but they are delicious and a mainstay long after the season. The young and old alike eagerly await the fun of sampling fresh fruit and we encourage you to do just that as the winter days and nights unfold. - California-Arizona citrus ^groves are - looking a lot brighter as the navel orange trees take on their winter dec orations-bright orange spheres in a sea of deep green. Growers report that the crop matured about two weeks late, but supplies should be plentiful. The total crop will not be as large as last year, but the estimated 70,000 carloads will be enough to supply approximately eight billion oranges during the six to seven-montl/harvest period. “The novels will be somewhat smaler in size this year” reports Mark Tompkins, director of domestic marketing to Sunkist Growers, a marketing cooperative representing California and Arizona citrus growers. “This provides an excellent piefce of fruit for snacking and inclusibn in lunch boxes, as well as for use in gift baskets and decorations. The size is also nice for juicing. Smaller sized navels will definitely be the better buy,” he added. During the busy weeks ahead when vitamin C plays such an important role in good health, its nice to know there will be ample supplies of navel oranges available. By including just one navel orange in the daily diet you will get the full amount of vitamin C recommended for the day. Lemon trees in the winter producing areas of the western and central valleys are also taking on their clocks of color...bright yellow in a sea of green. “The crop volume should be slightly larger than last year but, like the oranges, the Recipe Corner «A For more information contact Barbara Wayland at 675-3338. sizes of individual fruit will be somewhat smaller.” Tompkins states. “Supplies of the juicy fruit will be good; smaller sized fruit will definitely offer the best value.” The bright orange and yellow colors of fresh citrus lend a vibrant note to decorations and garnishes, and the refreshing flavor of the fru plays as important role in many traditional dishes. Whether it’s orange sweet potatoes for dinner, grated lemon peel in favorite bread or cookie, or the popular ambrosia with its juicy orange slices and coconut, citrus is “a must.” Orange Cranberry Sweet Bread This yeast bread is made with the convenience of frozen bread dough, but it’s made special with the tra- j aiuonai navors.... orange and cranberry. 1/3 cup firm- W&k ly packed brown iffi sugar Grated peel of one orange 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough , thawed 1 cup chopped cranberries (3 1/2 ounces) Orange StreuSel Topping (below) 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh squeezed orange juice To make filling combine Viewtown holiday notes Guests over the holidays of Junior and Gloria Switzer were Kent and Mike from Annandale, daughter Shelly Switzer from George Mason and son John from Virginia Tech and friend Danielle Aveta of Fairfax. Holiday guests of Sherlean Wayland were Sean and Nancy Wayland from Downing Town,. Pa., Kim and Glenn August, Jessanna and Koda of Viewtown. . Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reid, Joanie and Melissa, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Frazier and family, Mrs. Becky Frazier 9nd Joey Reid and Brittany of £ulpeper, Carolyn Dodson and Trez Moorland of Manassas, Mrs. Helen Edwards, Teresa Edwards and David Dove were Christmas Day guests' of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. 1; Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dodson’s guests for the holidays were James and Charles Dodson Jr., Billie Dodson, Rachel and Tanya afid Susan Weaver, all of Culpeper. ;. Ricky Settle ol Culpeper Was a Christmas Day guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Ponald Settle. • April Reid was a Sunday night guest of Samantha Reid fit Castleton. ; Sympathy goes out to Bawkey family upon the death of Johnnie Bawkey last week. ' Holiday guests of Harry Jmd Ann Hitt were Dottie Qrrison of Leesburg, Lillie Early of Athens, Wis., Harvey fend Virginia Hitt of Elkwood, Kevin and Christie Early and Winners • » announced *, I; Rappahannock County Jligh School Athletic Boosters ajre happy to announce the Winners in their recent fundraiser. i * Larry Oliver was the winder of $1,000; Mike Czekalski won $750 and the $250 went Juanita F. Atkins. I. The boosters extend appreciation to everyone who purchased tickets. daughters of Woodbridge. Other guests were Roger and Janet Hitt, David and Julie of Viewtown, Todd Hitt, Daniel and Lori Hitt, Ricky Hodo and Danny and Evelyn Kilby, all of Culpeper and Wayne and Teresa Hitt and family of Bealeton. Eugene Dodson, a resident of Hawksbill Nursing Home in Luray spent Christmas Eve and Day with his family Roger and Janet Hitt. On Christmas Day morning they along with 50 other family members gathered at the home of Ronald and Ann Dodson for their annual breakfast. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 4 Pnn'idini.; \(for(lablc. ()uuHt\ I cgal Scn'iccs Since /OJ5 cranberries, brown sugar, and orange peel; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. On lightly floured board, roll chilled dough with rolling pin into a rectangle about 12x8 inches (if having difficulty stretching dough to shape, let dough rest in between rollings). Carefully lift dough .ort to’buttered 15x12 inch baking sheet. Spoon filling mixture lengthwise down center third of dough. With kitchen shears, make two inch long cuts at one inch intervals on both of the 12-inch sides. Starting at one end, fold strips diagonally over filling, overlapping strips to give a braided look. Spoon Orange Streusel Topping down center of loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to large wire rack. To make glaze, combine confectioners’ sugar and orange juice; drizzle over warm but not hot bread. Makes one 14x5 inch loaf. J Orange Streusel Topping 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon all& pur^ pose floor i tablespoon butter, softened Grated peel of 1/2 orange In a small bowl, with fork lightly mix all ingredients until just crumbly. Chocolate Orange Truffles These smooth and creamy truffles are accented with orange peel and juice, and orange liqueur. They can be roll in nuts, chocolate-flavored decors or flaked coconut.... so make a few of each! 1/2 cup whipping cream 6 tablespoons unsalted butter SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. „yrical • Pre Dance • Dance/Acting Ii Ife ©empany • And lonii Ages 3 through aduk classes Beginning through advanced I ^ Located at 310-S Broadview Ave. '' Warrenton, VA i ~ (540) 349-9862 | 1 package (12 ounces) plus 1 package (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or pieces 1/3 cup sour cream grated peel of one orange 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons orange liqueur chopped walnuts, pecans, and/or sliced natural almonds chocolate-flavored decors and/or flaked coconut In deep medium-large saucepan, combine cream and butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until butter melts. Add chocolate. Stir well until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream, orange peel, juice and liqueur. Pour into 8x8 inch square baking pan. Chill until firm, about 1 to 1 and 1 /2 hours. With small 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop or spoon, drop about 1 tablespoon of chilled truffle mixture into shallow bowls of chopped nuts, decors, and/or coconut. Roll and shape into balls about one inch in diameter (if mixture is too soft to roll, chill longer). Chill all truffles until firm. Store, refrigerated, in covered container. Makes about 4 dozen pieces. Candied Orange and Lemon Peel Syrup An appealing topping for fresh fruit, pancakes, and/or ice cream 1 orange 1 lemon 4 cups boiling water 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water l To peel citrus, cut a thin slice off each end. Score each fruit lengthwise into quarters or sixths: remove peel with fingers or knife (save peeled fruit for other uses). With knife or tip of spoon, scrape most of the white membrane from peel. Stack two or three pieces of peel at a time and cut crosswise into thin strips, to yield about 3/4 cup peel. In saucepan, briskly boil citrus peel in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. Repeat process with remaining 2 cups boiling water. In same saucepan, bring to boil, sugar, 3/4 cup water and peel, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and briskly simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm over pancakes or waffles. Or chill and serve over fresh fruit, vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Makes about 1 cup. Upcoming Events RAWL meeting scheduled The annual meeting of the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League to etect the 1999 Board of Directors will be held Monday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Support group plans meeting The Blueridge Brain Injury Support Group will meet Saturday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Parish Hall of Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. All survivors, family and friends are welcome to this meeting. For directions, information, transportation or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Ragged Mountain activities set The following activities are scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center or more information may be obtained by calling Hunt Harris the center, 987-3366: Friday, Jan. 8: Rappahannock River Basin Technical review committee in Fredericksburg. Contact Hunt Hams or John McCarthy. Saturday, Jan. 9: Second Saturday Hike Series, meet between 8:30 and 9 a.m. at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville, return mid-afternoon. Destination: Nicholson Hollow, Corbin Mountain loop. Sunday, Jan. 10: Trash Free Rappahannock planning meeting, Sperryville Rescue Squad Building, 3 to 5 p.m. Contact Hunt Harris or John Kiser at 987-8445. Lunchtime exercise A six week series of flexercise classes will begin Monday, Jan. 11 from 12 to 12:30 at the Washington School. Classes will be held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Beginners are welcomed. Class fee is $35. Call Rose Ann Sharp at 6753887 (evenings) for more information. 4-H Share The Fun Show set The 4-H Share The Fun Talent Show will be held Friday, Jan. 22 at the Rappahannock County High School auditorium. Anyone interested in performing can pick up information at the Rappahannock County Elementary, High School or the Extension Office. Rehearsals are Jan. 12, 14 and 19 at the high school auditorium after school at 3:30 p.m. In case of public school closing or bad weather conditions, rehearsals will be canceled. For further information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 675-3619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, five days prior to the event. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12 beginning at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road office in Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). Super Sitters workshop set There will be a Super Sitters workshop for 4-H members, age 12 and older at the Rappahannock office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Babysitting is an occupation many young people enjoy and find satisfying. This class will provide participants with many of the things they should consider when working with children. The workshop will emphasize the physical safety and security of the child while covering the importance of such needs as companionship, understanding and patience. The program is designed to help participants understand the responsibilities of babysitting while providing ideas of age appropriate activities. There will be a small fee charged for the books to be used during the training. For information and to register call Hazel Zinn-Day at 675-3619. Women s Bureau to meet The Rappahannock Women’s Bureau will meet on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Self-Help Center. Special speaker will be Brett Sheffield from the Charlottesville Small Business Development Center. All are welcome. Call Elizabeth for more information at 987-1002. 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. 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 540-868-7280. Consultation services set Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services Rehabilation Counselor Timothy Brown will be available for consultation sen/ices 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. 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 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.

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EOE Start The New Year With A Career In Radio Advertising WKCW is seeking an ambitious, career oriented salesperson. We will train for radio sales and offer salary, commission and benefits with growing company. WKCW Attn: Denny O’Shea General Manager Call: 1-800-438-9529 EOE M/F 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 MARLIE JF MORTON WILLIAMS GLADYU d MORTON 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 parties 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 Road leading from Amissvilfe 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 corner 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, Marylandv20785; and, J 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 da 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 Main 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 6 1-6-99 #230795 Private Party Deadline Monday 4:30 P.M Reach over HALF A MILLION Northern Virginia readers in Times Community Newspapers. Run your private party ad in 16 of our 17 weekly papers plus the internet for only $25 for 5 lines. 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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quali ty of advertised products or services. We Accept K ' ]| L 1 j Rentals * Apartment* l-'-i '-✓ IBR DUPLEX COUNTRY Apt., beautiful entry views inclds^.all appl., satellite s-ys.. in ground pool, water, heat & elec incld free. 1 yr lease w/ refs. $625/mo. Call 540'825-8155 or 825-3247. SPERRYVILLE AREA, 1 BR apt., Ig rooms, $325/mo + sec & util. Refs. No pets. 540-9878789. SPERRYVILLE, 4BR, 2BA on 2nd fir, 1500 sq.ft. + Ig outdoor deck. Cath. ceil in LR, everything just 3 yrs old. Heatpump w/gas furnace, W/D, dshwsher, gas range/oven, refrig. Avail Jan $900/mo. Brian 540-987-1010. RAPP'K CO.: 4 BDR's, brick rambler, 3.5 BA, 3 FP, full basement, 17.5 acres, open & wooded, streams $299,900. 540-987-8789. 208 Auctions V .J GI^ERAL PUBLIC AUCTION Friday, Jan. 8, starting at 6:00 p.m. Used furniture, glassware, china, household items, collectibles & misc. Something for everyone!! Culpeper Auction Center (VAF#25f>) 12282 Sperryville Pike (Rt522N), Culpeper. VA No buyer's premium. (540) 82,5-9045 CulAucbon&aol com wwwadpeperauction com r~7~^ 252 Livestock V._.1;__) ANGUS BULLS, 1-2 yrs, good selection, farm performance-tested, hvy muscled, good qual Hill Crest Farm, 540-364-2875 BLACK ANGUS BULLS - 13mths to, 2yrs old Delivery avail. EL Rancho Grande Farm y?(540) 937-4900 STRAYED STOLEN OR shot black angus bull about 800lbs Ray T Cannon 540-937-4900 273 p.u S______j REG. BORDER Collie puppies, ready now. Smart, beautiful, good level temperament, farnvraised Hill Crest Farm, 540-364-2875. BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-skip shop for complete Home Dccoraune Service FT ah Coverings • Wmdov 1 Raiments Wallpaper* SUp Covers \ Uphotstoy Residential A C ommerical Rt. 211 Aramvtfk, VA 937-5500 Buttons* Services J WINTER SERVICE SPECIAL Dec 1st to Feb 15th 1999 All manufacturers of mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE This special applies to ALL manufacture _ urers of MOWERS • TILLERS •TRIMMERS Call for appointment J.A. Swan Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt. 29 across from Co-op 605 Automobiles V___'—J BMW 1978 530I- Fair condition, needs new cooling system Fun Drive! $1000/ obo 540-351-6046., CHEVROLET 1969 CAMARO SS 327, Engine 300 horsepower, matching numbers, new every thing, mint condition, beautiful car, must see, sacrifice $9,500.00/best offer or trade. 540-8771623 [CCA Accessories! Sonny’s Auto Parts Usedparts(orcars & tnxks Some new parts Mot»s tansrrissfcns 8 part Installed (if purchased here) Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy 8 Sel arming cars andtrucks Cpen Mn-Sat95»Qoaad SLn LocaBd Ft 229.5 mte past Cupeper Ugh School 896-2571 WHITE MALE, 71, lost wife in 96, looking for companion w/ possibility of settling down. Working PT Call after 7pm, 540-825-7719 or Iv. mess Employment « (tzAtz Tlm« employment HOUSEKEEPER WANTED „ 3 days a week, experience preferred, but will train. 540-675-3757. Foster Harris House B&B. Job# STONE MASON Stone, brick mason custom work. 18th century restoration. No job too small. 540-543-2190 EQUIPMENT OPERATORS/DRIVERS NEEDED FOR FERTILIZER APPLICATION Immediate full-time openings available for dependable individuals seeking opportunity with established growing agribusiness retail operation. Excellent opportunity to grow with a quality organization. Must have a good driving record; CDL preferred, not required. We offer a complete benefits package which includes: *100% Company Paid Pension Plan 'Health Insurance *401 (k) Plan ‘Life & Disability insurance *Sick Leave ‘Paid Vacation 'Paid Holidays 'Employee Purchase Discount 'Employee Incentive Program 'Uniform Program Available Applications will be taken: Friday, January 8 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Apply in person MARSHALL FARMERS’ CO-OP Main Street (Route 55), Marshall, Virginia Sales A COLD CALLERS DREAM IS TO: SELL WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED! Avg. commission "$400 to $1500 per sale”. We pay up to $600 for a reprogramming. Lynk Systems, a National ATM, Credit & Debit Card Processor is seeking highly motivated account exec s to sell directly to Merchants. • * Weekly Paychecks * Company Paid Health Insurance 401K Retirement Plan * Transaction Residual Income * Explosive Growth Industry Must Be Prepared To Beoin Immediately! Call Lynk Systems (800) 422-2792 or fax (410) 328-9148 rLegal Notices W . II. . _y TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15 2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the 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 Calverl Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SUB #98-11-01 Application by Patrick O’Connell & Reinhardt Lynch to adjust the boundaries between two properties owned by them (Tax Map 20A-1, Parcels 16 and 17A, zoned Village-Mixed Use). Boundary adjustment would result in a parcel remaining below the minimum lot size, requiring review and approval A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to. 4:30 p m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By. John W. McCarthy County Administrator 12-30-98, 1-6-99 #232680 Legal Notices r Legal Notices TRUSTEE S SALE OF 779 VIEWTOWN ROAD, F/K/A ROUTE 642, LINDEN STREET AMISSVILLE, VA 22002 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $103,500.00, with an annual Interest rate of 10.50000% from ROBERT C. BLAKE AND CINDY P. BLAKE dated September 14, 1988, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK in Deed Book 170, PAGE 717, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front of the Circuit Courthouse Building for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, located FRONT STEPS OF COURTHOUSE, GAY STREET, WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA on January 13, 1999 at 4:30 P.M., the property with improvements to wit: Containing 5.9589 acres, more or less, as shown and described on plat of survey and metes and bounds description recorded with a Deed in Deed Book 170, page 711, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 33-31). TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A bidder’s deposit of $10,300.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier’s check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale. Loan type: PM I. Trustee’s File No. 98-41869V. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustees, do SHAPIRO & BURSON, 760 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 201, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 431-8881. Publication Dates: DECEMBER 30, 1998 AND JANUARY 6, 1999. #233869 J.

Obituaries Clara Nicely Born in county Clara Grimsley Nicely, 79, of Wheaton, Md., died on Saturday, Dec. 26 in Olney, Md. She was born on July 19, 1919 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of the late Otha Grimsley Jr. and the late Mable Wharton. Her husband was the late Clarence Nicely. Survivors include one daughter Patricia Johnson of Wheaton, Md.; one son Edward Clinton Nicely of Glendale, Ariz.; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Dec. 30 at Fairview Cemetery. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mary E. Brown Warrenton resident Mary Elizabeth Brown, 83, of Warrenton died on Friday, Dec. 25 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. She was born on Feb. 17, 1915 in Virginia. Her husband was the late William Clinton Brown. Survivors include one daughter Joyce A. Brown of Warrenton; one brother Lewis Butler of Viewtown; two sisters Willie Fitzhugh of Warrenton and Maggie Lovett of Culpeper; one granddaughter and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton with the Rev. Kenneth Nichols and Rev. Richard A. Mann officiating. Interment was in Culpeper National Cemetery. Paul Lewis Born at Nethers Mills Paul Lewis, 73, of Culpeper died Friday, Dec. 25. He was born Nov. 9, 1925 at Nethers Mills, a son of the late John and Mamie Smith Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a member of the First Century Baptist Church and was actively involved with the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center in Culpeper. He is survived by his wife Claudette Marie Breeden Lewis; one daughter Mary Lorraine Jenkins and a son Paul Lee Lewis, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include his twin brother Pete Lewis of Virginia Beach and another brother John Lewis; two sisters Cassie Weakley of Orange and Mary Helmle of Brunsville, N.C.; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Lula Snow. Graveside services were You haven t seen Assisted Living until you've seen... ...Sunrise Assisted Living Providing A Home-like Quality Care Alternative for Seniors...Especially Frail Seniors and Those With Memory Impairments. Virginia Locations Alex.mJru ... Arlinct'^n kUA RJi Arlincv^n <\Si.«fSni) Fairfax .... . Fairfax . Falk Church. Guroton . .705/212*919: . 705/524-5 >00 705/556*10*0 705/691-0046 705/954-5069 705/554*2700 . . 705/550-2400 Leesburg. Onkton «PUu Lbu-i Oakton tHunfcf* \UU) Region «».>vnmc Eu»N '»» Sterling. Springfield. W.irrcnton 73V777-W7I 70V255-20S0 70 V2 35-1006 7C*/SM-5*M 70V*'0*0681 7CV922 68CO 540/W-Wl ASK ABOUT OUR RESPITE PROGRAM held Jan. 2 at First Century Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Atkins officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Dr. G. Cervera Public health dentist Dr. George A. Cervera Jr., of Warrenton, who practiced dentistry and health care management with the Public Health Department for 25 years, died Dec. 27 while visiting his family in Medford, Mass. He was 66. Dr. Cervera joined the Rappahannock-Rapidan (PD9) Health District in October, 1970, and retired as district dental manager on Dec. 31, 1995. During his years of service in the five-county district, Dr. Cervera was instrumental in starting dental health screenings for school children and was responsible for instituting fluoride treatment programs in the public school systems. In addition to his duties in Fauquier County, Dr. Cervera worked with the district office to open dental clinics in trailers in Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. In Rappahannock County, he initiated a full-time dental health program, which was aided by private funding. Dr. Cervera was a 1954 graduate of Tufts University, and received his DDS degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in June 1961. He was then commissioned in the U.S. Navy, serving as a dentist in the Medical Corps. During his naval career, Dr. Cervera spent many months on shipboard assignments. He concluded his active duty service as an assistant dental officer in 1970, and remained in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He retired in 1980 at the rank of lieutenant commander. 4 Dr. Cervera maintained a home in Warrenton, but in recent' months had been spending more time with his family in Massachusetts, where he planned to relocate. Dr. Cervera is survived by his brother, C. Robert Cervera of Medford, Mass.; his aunt, Helen V. Polastri and many cousins and other relatives. A funeral mass was held Thursday, Dec. 31 at St. Raphael’s Church, West Medford. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 505 North Parkway, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Littleton Fincham Army veteran Littleton Fincham, 74, of Culpeper died Thursday, Dec. 31 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was born March 15, 1924 in Rappahannock County to the late William Henry and Neda Mae Kennedy Fincham. Mr. Fincham was a veteran of the Untied States Army serving in World War II. Mr. Fincham is survived by wife of 46 years, Mrs. Della Fannie Jenkins Fincham; four daughters Pat Brown, Nancy Fincham, Debbie Fincham and Darlene Cubbage, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include two brothers Harry William Fincham of Rixeyville and Reid Nelson Fincham of Brightfaood; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Kenneth “Bill” Fincham; two brothers Meade Fincham and Gid Fincham and four sisters Florence Kent, Beatrice Haynes, Lottie Clatterbuck and Jessie Jenkins. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 4 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Roger Smith of Luray officiating. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronnie Giles, Bruce Cave, James Jenkins, Charles William Jenkins, Charlie Jenkins, Chester McPeak, Larry Jenkins and Granville Smith. Haywood Dodson Culpeper resident Haywood Franklin Dodson, 71, of Culpeper died Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 24, 1927 in Rappahannock Cqunty, a son of the late Elwood Franklin and Nellie Elizabeth Dodson. Mr. Dodson was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Hazel River Assembly of God Church. He is survived by a daughter Joyce Lillard of Sperryville and two grandchildren Walter Richard Lillard Jr. of Flint Hill and Sherry Lynn Lillard of Sperryville. Additional survivors include one sister Margaret Jenkins of Radcliff, Ky. and four brothers MacArthur Dodson of Gordonsville, Steven Douglas Dodson Sr. of Boston, John Turner Dodson Sr. of Culpeper and Jacob Dodson of Reva. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Catherine Dodson. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 4 at Hazel River Assembly of God Church with Rev. Steve Dodson officiating. Interment followed at Culpeper National Cemetery. by Randy Minter REPENTANCE Samuel Johnson once said of repentance: "It is a common error, and the greater and more mischievous for being so common, to believe that repentance best becomes and most concerns dying mfen. Indeed, what is necessary every hour of our life is necessary in the hour of our death too, and as long as one lives he will have need of repentance, and therefore it is necessary in the hour of death loo; but he who hath constantly exercised himself in it in his health and vigor, will do it with less pain in his sickness and weakness, and he who hath practiced it all his life, will do it with more ease and less perplexity in the hour of his death." Looking back over our own actions requires a certain willingness to pause and reflect. Sometimes, when faced with the loss of a loved one, we become acutely aware of our priorities and such reflection gives us unexpected insight into how we arrange our lives. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we are known for our hospitality and making our clients feel at home. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising every time we may fall." - Oliver Goldsmith Pallbearers were MacArthur Dodson Jr., Elwood Dodson, Dick Atkins, Walter Richard Lillard Jr., Doug Dodson, Danny Smith and Dave Jenkins. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Robinson Sperryville resident Dorothy May Robinson, 85, of Sperryville died Monday, Jan. 4 at Fauquier Hospital in Warren ton. She was bom Jan. 31, 1913 in Alexandria to the late William R. and Ella Clinkscales Hall. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her husband, Paul O. Robinson; two daughters Joyce A. Head and her husband Ralph of Warrenton and Marcia L. Fincham and her husband Bobby of Sperryville. Additional survivors include one brother Douglas M. Hall of Franconia; two grandsons Robert “Robbie” Fincham Jr. and Paul O. Fincham, both of Sperryville and five granddaughters Gail Lowenbach, Donna Sams and Joan Preill, all of Warrenton, Crystal L. Fincham of Sperryville , and Peggy A. Gallihugh of Madison. Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by a sister Emily Louise Hall. The family will receive friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson on Thursday, Jan. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. Kathleen Beahm Washington resident Kathleen Atkins Beahm, 69, of Washington died Monday, Jan. 4 at her home after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 6 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Kirby Shenk and Rev. John Burke. Burial followed at Flint Hill Cemetery. , Mrs. Beahm was born Aug. 6, 1929 in Rappahannock County, a daughter of Virgil and Blanche Atkins. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Ninevah and attended the Thornton Gap Baptist Church in Sperryville. Surviving are her husband of 27 years Silas A. Beahm Jr.; four stepchildren^ John Timothy Beahm and Michael Beahm, both of Washington, Donald Beahm of Flint Hill and Linda Slusser of Haymarket; two sisters Reba Settle of Fliht Hill and Florence Jenkins of Culpeper; two grandsons Donnie Beahm of Flint Hill and J. Scott Slusser of Haymarket. Also surviving are six nephews Jimmy Crawford, Timmy Crawford, Chuckie Settle, Bill Jenkins, Chris Jenkins and Fabian Henry. She was predeceased by an older sister Aldeen Crawford who was of Baltimore, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Memorial Fund, RO. Box 901, Front Royal, Va. 22630. r Subscribe to the Rappahannock Hows. Catt 675-3338. CJLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. 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Fraziers host family party The home of Mr and Mrs Shelby Frazier on Castleton Ford Road was the setting for the Frazier family annual Christmas party being held this year on New Year’s Day in order to accommodate all members of the family. Those in addition to the hosts enjoying the great day together were Mrs. Holtzmam Frazier and son James Holtzman of Fredericksburg, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Frazier and daughter, Crissy of Woodbridge, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper, Michael and Michelle Frazier Swindler of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons Michael Wayne and Christopher and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, all local. Others joining the family for the day included Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rochelle, Charles Wharton of Woodville, Ms. Sue Warner and Alex of Culpeper, Ray Wharton and Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roberson and sons, Keith and Timothy of Castleton. Mrs. Atkins spent the night with her brother and his wife. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Stephen Dodson and family upon the passing of his brother, Haywood which occurred on Wednesday. Also to Mr. Carroll and Kenny Deal upon the loss of their nephew, Michael Deal of Ringwood, m » By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 ■ N.J., which occurred on New Year’s Day and also to the family of Littleton Fincham, a former native here in Boston. May each of you who are grieving receive great comfort at this time of your loss. Quite a number of folks from our area attended Watch Night Services on New Year’s Eve at the Nethers Mill Lighthouse tabernacle. Mrs. Faye Clinedinst was a Tuesday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Monte Clinedinst and daughters, Amy and Ashleigh in Sperryville. The Clinedinst family had returned that day from a holiday vacation in Pigeon Forge and Dollywood,Tenn. Christmas Day guests of Mrs. Hazel Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sims and daughter Amanda. Amanda spent the rest of the Christmas holiday with her grandmother, Mrs. Hawkins. For any lady in our area who might be interested, there will be a Womens’ Self Defense class on Jan. 11 and 12 at Floyd T. Binns School cafeteria. Call 825-2133 for more information. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp of Culpeper were guests last Sunday of Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams on Aaron Mountain Road. Continuing with our list we would like to send out to other honor roll students of Rappahannock High School our congratulations. Those from our area include Crystal Mills, Amanda Sims, Allison Baker and Matthew and Braden Wolfe. Two of our young folks will be celebrating birthdays this week. Mark Bragg today, Wednesday and Crystal tiellin on Friday and best wishes to both of you. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Clinedinst and sons Andrew and Anthony spent the Christmas holiday weekend with Mrs. Clinedinst’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. Harry Miller in St. Louisville, Ohio. Michael Sisk, Andrew Clindinst and Mrs. Faye Clinedinst dined at Country Cookin in Warrenton on New Year’s Day. Mrs Christine Rigney of Danville spent the Christmas holiday here with her daughter Mrs. Faye Clinedinst and visited other family members before returning home. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions are enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675>3338 to give one. nappanannocK News Real Estate Directory * £ mm im Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office. James Fletcher Massie and wife to James Fletcher Massie Jr., undivided interest in 356.17, 401.71 and 10 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Farrell C. Nicholas and wife to Brad Shawn Nicholas, 2.3501 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Jacqueline Massie Eastham and husband to William GuerrantyEastham Jr., 8.0 undivided interest in 106.7 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Jacqueline Massie Eastham and husband to Lizzie Hamilton Eastham and others. 3.85 undivided interest in 231.6159 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Nathalie Thebaud Lewis to Anna V. Lewis, .0519 undivided interest in 244.4196 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Nathalie Thebaud Lewis to Thomas Amerman Lewis Jr., .0519 undivided interest in 244.4196 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Robert C. Blake and wife to Cordani General Contracting LLC, 5.9589 acres, more or less, Jackson Business & Service Directory Next Deadline January 23 Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space 1 _ _ BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE Residential - Commercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 sSSS5<' as “‘“"if"1"9 Service Truclt Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile. Bart Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail ftAnni **-‘-« Akm*\ rrrvmcy rwncing aiwwm mso Curtis Crawford Home: 540475-39*3 Pager: 399-2609 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. TteOr»gfcp9taptor conyMe Hon Otconlng Suva Ftoor Cotmigi • Mndrn Tmtiarti «Mp«* • % Cam t OttaMvy ANMmIW A CmmimcM M,*1t Amk.vllt.VA _937-5500_ Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING (iotune ^lucepc s Chimney Sweeping Relining OU “pruiitmd Soviet Fully Insured !6 'Ifccvu Sx^OUva Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. DESIGN / BUILD HOMES AND ESTATES 540-937-3039 CASTLETON, VA VA CLASS A 2705 037627 A Jos. F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Fine Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping Wa do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Dtriam.uf Late Iruvlung & Kjayrocm Iik Quality work and satisfied customers art our 01 priority Maury Sutphm (540)675-3429 374 Ben Vfcnuc Rd. _flm Hi. VA 22037 Vest's Excavating Specialized Bockhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, DHch ling, Culverts, Mewing, nliogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547-3451 PAINTING Sp§£C^ptiVcfftint VinyT siding Interior & Exterior Painting rull service, experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PtlAEUTS SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Winter Hours: Mondey-Thursday 8 am to 8 pm. Fridey-Saturday 8 am. to 9 p.m. Sunday 8 am. to 3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. 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Brzezinski, one half undivided interest in 150.6456 acres, Wakefield |-JEFFERSON 1= =}—i Land&tfalB,^ Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http://ivww.jefferson-land.am ijjjf Farms • Land • Residential • Commercial Q-J Madison Countv Million Dollar Views!! Banco/Criglersville area. .3 BR, 3 BA Ranch built in 1995 with full basement, 2 car garage, FT & MOUNTAIN VIEWS!! On 3.4+/- acs. $235,000. Call Lisa. “Woodlands” Country Contemporary home on 37+/- acs. in Haywood area. 3 BRs, 2 BAs, FT & over 2,000 sq. ft. Gorgeous mountain views, springs & abundant wifUlife!! $256,000. Call Bill. "Black Diamond Farm" 179+ acre farm located at the foot of Old Rag Mtn. Charming 4 BR, 2 story Farmhouse and full bsmt. Magnificent views of Old Rag Mtn. and nearby farms. $660,000 Call Carl. Culneoer Countv 56+ wooded acres, long road frontage, in two tax map parcels. Great development potential! Less acreage available. Call Lisa. District. Deed of gift. Jeffrey L. Ehrhart and wife to Gary W. Schmalenberg, 8.2574 acres, Stonewall District. $183,000. Henry Barnett Wood Jr. and wife to Henry Barnett Wood III, 6.26 percent undivided interest in 152 acres, Stonewall 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 We would like very much to sea your roperty. Please call or come by! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 g* 987-8146 7.17 rolling wooded acres located at the end of a country lane. Lovely views to the east and south. Stone outcroppings, lots of mountain laurel. West of Flint Hill off Bear Wallow Road. $52,500 10+ wooded acres with state road frontage. 2 outbuildings, kennel. Remodeled 3 BR/1 BA home with hot water baseboard heat. Lots of room for storage. $169,500 Possible owner financing or lease purchase. Call today for an appointment. la ru ‘sMhijrt _ fJraEijjggJJ 1 he tiimiliv Pm|>nT> IVojili' Eilken M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-3033 Wushitigton, \ ivgmiu QJ 1 -mail: cmilu\-rcalt<n s.mm “The Real Estate Store” MANOR HOUSE OF STONE - Entry hall, formal LR/DR w/FP, country kitchen, wrap glassed porch w/heat & air, family room w/stone FP, master suite w/FP, large work/laundry/store room, garage, 25 acres w/spring-fed stream views of valley. $375,000 NICE FARM - 39 acre farm with 2 bedroom/2 bath home. * Spacious & attractive kitchen, tile floored sun (or guest) room and large living room/dining room with wood burning stove. Stable, and other farm buildings. Rolling land with good streams, fields & woodland. $278,000 SPERRYVILLE - 1800's, restored 3 BR home on Main St. with 1/2 ac. that backs to the Thornton River. 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