Rappahannock News, January 20, 1999

122st Year... No. 3 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,1999 Timesr®bi mmunity Newspapers 50 cents By Bonnie Price Lofton Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County was abuzz Monday afternoon when marked and unmarked vehicles carrying dozens of uniformed state and federal officers surrounded buildings in three locations. In a press conference the next day, officials from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries announced 25 arrests and the execution of 14 search warrants in connection with poaching and illegal bear trade. They confirmed that some Rappahannock County residents were under investigation, but declined to release their names until, or if, charges are laid. Vehicles were spotted before a house south of the Sperryville Cemetery on Route 522 in Sperryville. f M Dried and sold by the gram, bear gall bladders have a street value . greater than cocaine. William L. Woodfin, Jr. Director, State Game Dept. They were also seen in front of a business that sells cider and sundries to tourists, west of the B&B Service Center on U.S. 211 in Sperryville. A third location of marked vehicles and uniformed officers was at a farm on the Shade Road west of Washington. Speaking in general terms only, William L. Woodfin Jr., director of the state game department, said any searches in Rappahannock were the result of a three-year investigation “into illegal hunting and commercialization of American black bears in Virginia and in Shenandoah National Park.” Parts from Virginia’s bears are in increasing demand by Asian consumers, Woodfin noted, probably because Asian bears are becoming scarce. “Many people from Asian cultures believe bear parts, particularly gall bladder, have medicinal value for treating and preventing a variety of ailments,” he said. “A single gall bladder can be sold at auction overseas for thousands of dollars. “Dried and sold by the gram, bear gall bladders have a street value greater than cocaine.” In this operation, 300 gall bladders were purchased or seized. Officials estimated their value at $75,000 in the U.S., $3 million on the international market. Federal search warrants were also executed in Madison County and near Petersburg, West Virginia. Items seized at all the locations included five vehicles, several freezers, and an assortment of bear parts, firearms, and cash, according to a state game department press release. Col. Jeff Uerz, chief of law enforcement for the state game department, said the investigation was sparked Several years ago by tips from law-abiding hunters. Undercover agents infiltrated the poachers’ circles, “a very difficult job,” said Uerz. Under federal law, it is a Old Rag Bulletins • Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman Frank Wolf, will visit the Tbwn of Washington on Thursday, Jan. 21. „ Crowley will be available to talk with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a federal nature. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinion or matters of concern, particularly national topics of issues before Congress. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock County Extension Office from 2 to 3 p.m. Citizens may also call Crowley at the Senator’s Winchester office at 667-0990. • Due to the lack of pending applications, the January planning commission and board of zoning appeals meetings for Rappahannock ‘ County are canceled. • Norman Getsinger’s talk on Taiwan will be held Friday, Feb. 5 at the Rappahannock County Library. Happenings This Week • Jan. 25, at 7:30 p.m., the Washington Planning Commission meets at Town Hall. MappanannocK News stan Knoto/uan bDorn Shenandoah National Park rangers allowed local ambulances to approach a house south of the Sperryville Cemetery Monday, but blocked a reporter and photographer from approaching. Armed law-enforcement agents swarmed in and around the house during the incident. The rescue call was in response to an occupant’s complaint of “shortness of breath." felony to sell wildlife parts valued more than $350 across state lines. Maximum felony penalties cure* •l , ■. 4* • • #.... • five years jail and/or a $250,000 fine • civil penalty assessment of $10,000 for each violation • forfeiture of any vehicles and equipment involved in the crimes Woodfin stressed that “there is a difference between legal hunting and poaching.” Woodfin said poaching — or taking as many bears as a hunter likes without obtaining a licence' (which limits the take) — might lead to the decline of our bear population, as has. happened elsewhere in the world. In addition to bear gall bladders, bear claws and teeth are in demand in this country, often for making jewelry that purports to be Native American. Bear paws are used to make ashtrays and other trinkets. In parts of Asia, the paws are used to make soup, a delicacy that may cost hundreds of dollars. Virginia now has about 4,000 bears, a population which wildlife officials call “healthy.” The stated intent of this operation, involving 110 state and federal officers, was to keep t^ie bear population as stable as it is. By its conclusion, Woodfin said he expects “one of the largest prosecutions in the nation’s history for crimes relating to bear poaching an3 illegal trade in bear parts. Town lawyer eases into new position BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Each month for the past three months someone new has joined the Washington Town Council, and John Bennett was the smiling new face smiling at the table at the monthly meeting on Jan. 13. Earlier he was introduced to the council and other people he will work with in the community at a pre-meeting dinner at Mayor Stew Willis’ home. “Having dinner before (the meeting) was absolutely permitted under the Freedom of Information Act, since no town business was discussed,” Bennett said. Council members enthusiastically welcomed him aboard. “We are thrilled to have a man with such experience fill the position,” said Mayor Stew Willis. “All the attorneys in town recommend him.” “John Bennett is like a breath of fresh air. He doesn’t have any cobwebs of the old agendas. He will be good for the town,” Treasurer Elaine Viguerie added. When asked for a statement about how he felt about being the town attorney, Bennett chose his words carefully: “I want to thank each member of the council for the opportunity to serve in the position.” He repeated the same words after being introduced at the town hall. During the town council meeting, Bennett responded quickly to a question about the Department of Motor Vehicle’s sovereignty rights, and added that he knew the department would be responsive to community recommendations. Bennett, 49, has practiced as a lawyer in Culpeper since he arrived in 1975 and served as the Culpeper County Commonwealth’s Attorney from 1976 until 1992. He also served as the town attorney from 1984 to 1989 and as acting county attorney for nine months in 1992 and 1996. His office is located in the Hill House in Culpeper where he said he has a general practice concentrating on business, real See LAWYER, Page 5 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom OUT AGAIN: The day after his rescue, Peter White again went hiking with his dogs. Rescuers find lost man, dogs By Bonnie Price Lofton Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Thursday afternoon — on a day that ice closed schools, broke power lines, and filled emergency rooms with usuries due to slipping — 69-year-old Peter White decided to take a walk with his four dogs. As he does almost every day, he stepped out of his home off Route 600 in Sperryville at 3c30 p.m. and headed along a familiar path leading to Shenandoah National Park. At first the walk was easy. The ice on slopes exposed to the south had melted. But when White crossed a ridge in Jenkins Hollow, the situation changed dramatically. The ice was so bad, he had trouble staying on his feet. Two of the dogs opted to return home on their own. But White found he couldn’t. He kept falling and he lost his walking stick. Time slipped by, and it began to get dark. With no moon for light and glasses fogged up, White became disoriented: Over which ridge was home? He chose a wrong direction. By 6 p.m., he knew he was lost. “I have never been lost before,” White said later, reflecting on his rescue more than 10 hours after he began his hike. “I picked a doozy of a night to do it.” Gary Settle of the state police was one of the first searchers to arrive after White’s wife, Margy, called 911 around 7:30 p.m. Settle said he fell at least 15 times during his six hours of combing the woods alongside many other searchers. “It was a circus for a while,” said Settle. Rescuers lost flashlights and hats as they fell, got drenched in freezing rain, and regretted that they had not brought spikes for their boots. George Swett of Appalachian Search and Rescue set up a command center at the White’s house, coordinating the search by about 35 neighbors, family members, law-enforcement personnel, and rescue squad members. Dog teams were on their way when White was found at about 1:30 a.m., two miles from his house. See LOST, Page 5

Leaky roofs plague schools Diagrams handed out at the Jan. 12 school board meeting show leaks above all the classrooms in the new wing of the elementary school and 20 roof leaks in the high school. This winter’s ice storms seem to have worsened the previously leaky roof in the high school and revealed new roof problems in the elementary school. The flashing may have been incorrectly installed in the elementary school roof, reported superintendant David Gangel. * The architect and contractor responsible for the roof are looking into the problem, Gangel said. Replacing the high school’s aging roof has long been seen as needed, but funds have not been adequate to do so. Parent-teacher conferences shifted The school board announced Jan. 12 a new schedule for parent-teacher conferences — one designed to ease the pressure on parents with children in both county schools. Instead of conferences for both schools on the same day, this will be the schedule: • Elementary conferences on Thursday, Jan. 28, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. • High school conferences on Thursday, Feb. 4, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. two schools will confer Dynamic expert to visit schools Last summer 18 people from Rappahannock traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a conference on education. This month, county parents will reap one of the benefits of this trip by being treat In Brief ed to a speaker that bowled over his audience last summer. The man is Michael Rutherford, an expert on “high-performance learning.” Assistant supferjntendant Mary Ann Biggs, whp heard Rutherford last sumitiex said: “This guy is wonderfur^A Headwaters, is briiWing him to Rafpahannock Thursday, Jan. 28,,, 7:3flt to 9 p.m., to address all inteffested in education at the higjti School auditorium. Admission is free. NIn a prin^cDphnouncemenf, rieadwatefs promised that Rutherford’s presentation will be “enjoyable and entertaining.” Rutherford will also spend a day training school personnel. Both the inservice day and the public presentation are made possible by a grant from the Greve Foundation. Heritage House exit approved At the Jan. 14 monthly meeting of the Town of Washington’s Architectural Review Eoard, the board approved an application for a two-story rear exit from Harry Carlip’s Heritage House. A window on the back of the building will be replaced by a door and will open onto a 6-by8-foot landing with stairs. The structure will conform to the design and colors of the Heritage House. Rural topics big in science fair If you want to know what is on the minds of today’s teens, take a look Feb. 4 at the science fairs at the county schools. Many of the investigations center on the environment, including: • desalinization of water by Summer Alexcander, Kyla Andreoni and Lainie Morgan; • water pollution by Carrie Baldwin, Lisa Foster and April Miller; • effects of turbidity in streams on macroinvertebrates by Colin Treanor, Chris Payne and Chris Beck’ • soil moisture retention and mulch by Stephen Stubbs; • soil erosion and reduction by Amanda Sims; • pH and seed germination by Jenny Waters; • spreading of oil spills by Josh Alexander; • effects of El Nino by Wesley Kimble; • comparison of soil types by Shane Rogers; Of course, there will be exhibits on non-environmental themes too, such as one by Joaimee Williams on memory responses and gender and a study on controlling horses by Rachael Berta. At the elementary school, students in grades kindergarten through 5 may participate as individuals or as a class project. Older students compete as individuals. The public is invited to view the exhibits in the multipurpose room of Rappahannock County Elementary School, 1 p.m-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4. Local winners will receive ■ plaques, ribbons and invitations to the regional science fair, followed (if they win again) by a trip to the state science fair. Concerto No. 5 at The Theatre The Smithsonian Chamber Players return to The Theatre at Washington Sunday, Jan. 24 at 3:30 p.m. with a program devoted to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. The program includes a complete performance of the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Before the performance, Kenneth Slowik will give an illustrated talk about the Brandenburg Concertos as a group, and about Concerto No. 5 in particular. Tickets are $14 with reservations; half price for students. Call 675-1253 for more information. Rappahannock News gift subscriptions sure enjoyed 52 weeks a year. Call 675-3338 to give one. NOTICE OF VACANCY DISABILITY SERVICES BOARD COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill the volunteer position of Rappahannock Citizen Representative to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board. The Board assesses local service needs and advises appropriate state ahd local agencies servicing persons with physical and sensory disabilities of their findings, updates a six-year report of local service needs and priorities, develops requests to the rehabilitative services incentive fund when local funding for match is available and other functions serving persons with disabilities. The appointee must be a resident of Rappahannock County and must either have or be a family member of someone who has a physical, visual or hearing disability. Typically, meetings of the Board take place no more than 34 times annually and are held in Culpeper. 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DMV coming to town BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer In marked contrast to previous emotionally charged Washington Town Council meetings, this month’s meeting was tame, possibly a result of the dinner given by Mayor Stew Willis and his wife, Evelyn, before the meeting. One item on the agenda was a new service that will be available to county residents. Council member Charles Tompkins announced that the Department of Motor Vehicles’ new mobile unit would visit the town on the first Wednesday of each month. This is a new program started by the DMV, he said, and will provide most of the services offered at permanent locations such as renewal of licenses and tags. The unit will be parked in the Trinity Church parking lot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3 and on the first Wednesday of each month after that. He added that they chose the spot for visibility and will probably park at the fire hall after three months. “All day in the church lot?” asked council member Rinehardt Lynch, co-owner of The Inn, which faces the parking lot. Lynch expressed concern that it could set a precedent for profit- making operations and asked whether a permit was or could be required. “I would think it would be up to the town residents,” member Alice Butler replied. Town Attorney John Bennett said the DMV would not be affected even if the town required a permit. The commonwealth is not subject to local zoning or ordinances, but they would be responsive to town requests, he said. “I think you get worried about too much,” Tompkins said after discussion continued for a number of minutes. “You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill. Nobody voiced an objection for the past three months.” He said the DMV chose the location for people to get used to them being there on the first Wednesday of each NOTICE OF VACANCY RAPPAHANNOCK-RAPIDAN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting applicants to fill the'volunteer position of Rappahannock Citizen Representative to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in accordance with §37.1-195 of the Code of Virginia. The Board provides services for persons with mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse, and other special needs. The appointee must be a resident of Rappahannock County and must either be a consumer or family member of a consumer of such services. Typically, meetings of the Board take place monthly and are held in Culpeper. If you are interested in this position, please contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors or call (540) 675-3342 for more information. The Plains, Virginia ~ Grades ICAL, LIBERAL ARTS 13 AP cM • SAT I SCORES 2 ABOVE NATIONAL • Students regularly qualif' I NATIONAL TALENT PROGNM Variety of interscholastic fttj EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITI • Competitive tuition wrr FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE V w BUS SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE P ADMIS OPEN h99s£ > ■ y * • ANUARY untnv,wakefieldjmt.ki2.va.us month. They liked the location at the fire hall better. “Now that the deal is done, we got a lot of objections.” Willis said he didn’t think there were any objections. When he asked the council members if they had any objections, no one said anything. 66 You’re making a mountain out of a mole hill. Nobody voiced an objection for the past three months. Charles Thompkins Town Council Member In other business, Willis opened the discussion to public comment when the proposed budget was introduced. He summarized the changes by saying the projected revenue to the town from the meals and lodging tax was projected to be $156,000, an increase of $12,500. Projected expenses also increased for town promotions, salaries and electricity, leading Diane Bruce to question the $19,100 increase in employee expenses. She asked specifically about the town’s assistant Kaye Kohler. Willis said she is paid $12 an hour for up to a 30hour-week. Lynch commented on the 10 percent increase in projected town expenses. The budget was $14,000 a decade ago and now is more than $200,000. “It’s incredible what’s happened,” he said. Only Lynch voted against the proposed budget. Other business • The council agreed to hold a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors at the monthly council meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 for towncounty boundary adjustments of two and possibly three properties. • The council approved the boundary adjustment with The Inn. • Willis said the new water-bill policy was considered unfair to landlords. The council voted to delay the policy so it could studied. • Willis gave the council members a packet of information from the health department. He asked them to read it and to come next month prepared with ideas about what to do if a water shortage occurred. • Council members Tompkins and Alice King agreed to Mayor Willis’ request to help the Jenkins ladies look into the history of the misplaced or lost timecapsule plaque to try to determine its wording. • The council voted 6-0, with Lynch not voting, to have Viguerie form a committee to look into any problems that could possibly result from any Y2K glitches. 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New agent on Mayhugh’s Warblers turn days into gold By Bonnie Price Lofton Rappahannock News Staff Writer Lt. David Solesbee started last week a second career at the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office by being put in charge of one of its biggest cases in 20 years: the armed robbery at Mayhugh’s Store on U.S. 211 Jan. 10. Solesbee, an Amissville resident who is retired from the Fairfax County police department, comes with 10 years of criminal investigation experience. “We have a good lead on a suspect,” said Solesbee last Friday. “We believe he has been down this road before, because he only wanted cash, not checks or change.” Given that Rappahannock County has had no armed robberies in the last 16 years, Solesbee believes the gunman came from outside the county. In a telephone interview, Sheriff Larry Sherertz said the robber probably had an accomplice who dropped him off at Mayhugh’s Store, then circled back to pick him up after the robbery. Mayhugh’s lost $600 to $700 in the hold-up, which occurred at 9:20 p.m., close to Sunday’s closing time. Nobody was injured. Solesbee expressed confidence in catching the culprit eventually, with the cooperation of other law-enforcement •agencies. “This is probably not his first robbery and not his last,” he said. “Sooner or later he will slip up.” Rappahannock County remains one of the safest locations in Virginia, according to state crime statistics. The state uses the number of crimes per 100,000 people as a way of comparing the crime rate among localities. Using this index, Rappahannock’s crime rate was 957 in 1997 —the most recent year for which data is available —■. compared to Culpeper’s 2,706, Fauquier’s 2,028, Warren’s 3,373, and Lt. David Solesbee Page’s 1,573. Of the nearby counties, Madison’s rate of 1,208 is the closest to Rappahannock’s. On a blue-sky morning in early January I went outside to find the air snapping with cold. A sharp, abrupt check came from the maple tree. I knew that sound; it is distinct among bird calls. It was a Yellow-rumped Warbler, until recently called Myrtle Warbler. Finally, I saw the little bird — 4 3/4 inches long — as it darted through the elegant tracery of the outer twigs of the maple tree and flew toward the honeysuckle thicket in back of this property. The Yellow-rumped Warbler is one of the few members of its family to winter in the United States; most warblers are now in the American tropics. It is unusual to see one in winter so far inland. These warblers occur by the hundreds along the Virginia coast where they constantly Cc T check and feed on waxy, white fruits of the bayberry or myrtle shrubs. It is because of this food preference that this warbler was named Myrtle Warbler and called so All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott Times-Democrat Nature Writer through most of this century. I will use this easier, less cumbersome name, for it is as Myrtle Warbler that I think of this little bird with the bright yellow spot on its rump. After molting into breeding plumage, the Myrtle Warbler is a handsome bird. The male is blue-gray above with an inverted “U” of black on his white breast. He sports a black mask and has bright yellow patches on his head, rump and sides of the breast. The female also has yellow patches. Where the male is black, she is gray. Both male and female have a white throat. What is the warbler finding to eat in Flint Hill? Perhaps there are plenty of whitish poison ivy berries in the dense thicket to keep the warbler alive. As the little bird darted through the maple, I suggested he or she visit our feeder and snack on Lee Trott’s bird pudding. “Just watch the chickadee,” I said. “He’ll show you.” The warblers are a distinctly New World family of birds and their brilliant colors, buzzy, lisping songs and rapid movements make them the most exciting group of birds. “Warblers are full of all-ofa-sudden,” wrote the great American ornithologist, Frank Chapman. They certainly are. A glimpse of the brilliance of a Black-throated Blue Warbler or Redstart can turn a gray day into gold. Though the sky was already a flawless blue on the cold morning, when I saw the Myrtle Warbler in the maple tree, it became even bluer and the day brighter by his darting through the twigs of the outer branches of the maple tree. Interracial celebrates News analysis By Bonnie Price Lofton “Worship at its best is a social experience with people of all levels of life coming together to realize their oneness and unity under God. ” —Martin Luther King Jr. Citizens who turned out for the celebration of Martin Luther King Day Sunday found themselves at a worship service of sorts. The spiritual nature of the gathering was so marked, one of the l^anizers referred to the 7E people gathered at The Theatre in Washington as a “congregation.” Four ministers spoke. Rollicking singers moved members of the audience to stand and boogy at times to gospel tunes. Tears sprang to many eyes over wrenching hymns with words like these: “Oh, I have trials, and I have woe — and I Have heartaches here below. But while God leads me I’ll never fear — for I am sheltered by all his care.” Yet joy predominated. Eight middle-aged women, who make up the Voices of Inspiration from Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill, raised their arms, bounced from one foot to another, and smiled radiantly as they sang: “I still have joy — after all the things I’ve been through, I still have joy.” ; Organizers centered the event around King’s published words on a range of topics. Four people — Gail C. Blaker, Pastor Wendell R. Grant, Robert, Glasker and Lillian F. Aylor — read excerpts from King’s speeches. 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Extended warranties and financing available in s i m a \i< >re )Rs K; “I S, ii || | hi I >< .ll« I In' »\x ( 111 j m | n i. \ \ :> iT-.isoo \ \ 1). til l Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Bonnie Price Lofton HAPPY DAY: Members of the Voices of Inspiration sing “Jesus Is My Rock” at the King celebration Sunday. Some are printed beside this article. King emerged as wise beyond his place and time —„ as someone who could be quoted on many subjects and who remains as relevant today as he was when he lived. The audience was multiracial, with blacks out-numbering whites about three to one, and women out-numbering men by about the same ratio. Given that the hand-clapping, foot-tapping event occurred late on a Sunday afternoon — at a time when children are usually free — the virtual absence of schoolaged youngsters seemed glaring. There were perhaps a halfdozen present. Organized by Dorothy Butler and Lillian Aylor, this FURNITURE Name-Brand Manufacturers Buy direct • Save up to 50%, lower than local stores. Before your next furniture purchase,call for price quotes or location nearest you. Shifting availabfc u j 50 sues Caradaand25 dfiercit counties NORTH CAROLINA FURNITURE CONNECTION Call 1-800/919-2555 for the location nearest you. was Rappahannock’s eighth annual celehration of. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. As in years past, Wendy and Robert Weinberg lent their theater to the celebration. A See related editorial on page 4. In his closing remarks, Mr. Weinberg referred to being Jewish and spoke about an empathy between Blacks and Jews “rooted in a common heritage” of oppression, slavery and struggle for freedom. He cited the Book of Exodus as a common source of inspiration. He won enthusiastic applause, in keeping with the harmonious mood of the event. Dr. King’s lesser-known views These are some of the words from Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches that were read at The Theatre last Sunday. On technology We must work passionately and indefatiguably to bridge the gulf between our scientific progress and our moral progress. One of the great problems of mankind is that we suffer from a poverty of spirit which stands in glaring contrast to our scientific and technological abundance. The richer we have become materially, the poorer we have become morally and spiritually. On disappointment One of the most agonizing problems within our human experience is that few, if any, of us live to see our fondest hopes fulfilled. The hopes of our childhood and the promises of our mature years are unfinished symphonies. On success We are prone to judge success by the index of our salaries or the size of our autoShorin-Rv u OKINAWAN KARATE \\ ( •( Il'CM U .1! kl I hi \lll(! ( ..l\ Si. \\ ,lsl in h;N in, \ *\ Junior Classes, 4 - ■>:}() p.m. Acini) ( lasses ">: 50 - 7 p.m. Winter Getaway Sale Old Sperryville Bookshop will close for two weeks beginning January 25, but before we get away, check out our Inventory Clearance Bargains! Bargain books 35% off publishers' prices! Fiction, biography, history. Civil War, religious books, cookbooks & more - all 35% off! This sale begins Wednesday, Jan 20 and ends Sunday, Jan. 24. Open lO am. to 5 p.m. Wed. through Sat. and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The bookshop will be closed Jan. 25 through Feb. o. reopening February io. OLD SPERRYV1LLE BOOKSHOP 44 Main St., in the historic village of Sperrgville Jim & Joan Gannon, Owners Telephone 540-087-8444 The following adult education classes are being offered by the Rappahannock County Public Schools: Class Name Couples Dance for Beginners Line Dance for Beginners Basic Masonry Intermediate Computers Introduction to Sign Language Stock Market Game Putting Your PC to Work Beginning Guitar Handbuilt Pottery Day Mon. Wed. Wed. Mon. Mon. Wed. Mon. Mon. Mon. Begins 2/1/99 2/3/99 2/3/99 2/1/99 2/1/99 2/3/99 2/1/99 2/1/99 2/1/99 Cost $40/person $40 $40 $40 $40 $40 .$40 $40 $40+$10 firing fee Teacher George Colvin George Colvin Forrest Wharton Karen Ellis Theresa Light Roger Segalla Bob Counts Darcy Canton Jeanne Drevas The registration deadline is January 27,1999. For registration information, please contact Jeanie Dwyer at the School Board Office at 987-8773. mobile, rather than by the quality of our service and relationship to humanity. On love When I speak of love...I am speaking of that force which all of the great religions have seen as the supreme unifying principle of life. Love is somehow the key that unlocks the door which leads to ultimate reality. On false gods There is so much frustration in the world because we have relied on gods rather than God. We have genuflected before the god of science only to find that it has given us the atomic bomb... We have worshipped the god of pleasure only to discover that thrills play out and sensations are short lived. We have bowed before the god of money only to learn that there are such things as love and friend-' ship that money cannot buy and that in a world of possible depressions, stock market crashes,and bad business investments, money is a rather uncertain diety. These transitory gods are not able to save or bring happiness to the human heart. Only God is able. It is faith in Him that we must rediscover. On forgiveness We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love. There is some good in the worst of us and some evil in the best of us. When we discover this, we are less prone to hate our enemies. On altruisim Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or the darkness of destructive selfishness...Life’s most persistent', and urgent question is, “What* are you doing for others?” SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. J BINGO AT THE UNION HALL 23 1 Chester Street EACH AND EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! Sponsored by the Avtex Retnees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police Doors Open: 6 p.m. Games Start at 7 p.m. $1,000 Guaranteed Jackpot Regular Games $100 j For Bingo game information or Union Hall rental call (540) 636-6/66. j ST. LUKE’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL AN ADVENTURE IN LEARNING... 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-Eappafjanttocfe J^etosi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Bonnie Price Lofton, Writer/Editor Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675*3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,1999 Our View King’s words Hearing them is time well-spent, regardless of one’s politics. Sunday afternoon is a time of the week that most of us treasure as our only chance to relax — to hug our kids, visit an aging parent, watch sports on TV, maybe run an errand or two. So perhaps it isn’t surprising that the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration last Sunday at 4 p.m. attracted only 75 people, almost all adults. Once the music started, once Dr. King’s words began to be spoken by local stand-ins, the place turned electric. Every person feeling the electricity surely thought: “Why aren’t there more here? What could possibly be better than this?” The biggest surprise — at least for those of us unfamiliar with King’s wide-ranging thoughts — was his stunning way of articulating universal longings, as you can see in the excerpts from his speeches printed on page 3. Hearing his words amid the soul-lifting music of local gospel singers was, well, transporting. Next time, let’s get the celebration into our schools — or at least see more parents bringing their children. Legal hunters In refusing to shield poachers, they save o\ir wildlife for the future. / The following words of Martin Luther King Jr. fit the situation behind the lead story in today’s Rappahannock News: “To ignore evil is to become an accomplice to it.” Law-abiding hunters provided the tips that lead law-enforcement officials to crack down on the growing business of looting our wildlife for profit. The legitimate hunters saw evil, and they did not let it pass. We owe them our gratitude. Thanks to people of conscience, we may be able to keep our bears from disappearing, as they have in parts of the world where protective laws are non-existent or enforcement is lax. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Last week’s ice rendered honeysuckle around a fence along Route 626, near Dennis’s Store, into a sculpture. Letters Grateful to rescuers Last Thursday, at around 6 p.m., I decided to spend the night in Shenandoah National Park. At the time I was two-thirds of the way inside Jenkins Hollow and, under most circumstances, a half-hour’s hike out to Route 600 near my house. However, the footing had become a bit dicey and the visibility poor, so it seemed best to stay put until morning. As it turned out, although the company was good (two companionable canines), the entertainment was limited to forest night noises, and the accommodations skimpy. Moreover, there was no way I could notify my wife Margy of my change in plans or the reasons for it. And so, when a party of volunteers arrived at 1:30 a.m. to invite me to join them on a return to more civilized haunts, I readily accepted. Kidding aside, I might have been badly injured, unconscious or other otherwise vulnerable if not rescued promptly. I am profoundly grateful, therefore, to all those family members, friends, neighbors and other volunteers who joined in looking for me late at night, during a freezing drizzle, and on icy slopes. I particularly want to thank George Swett, who efficiently operated the search command center, and the combined team of Sperryville Rescue Squad and Sperryville Fire Company members, who found me. So my special thanks go to: Cathy Bigelow, Jeff Clinedinst, Monty Clinedinst, Connie Compton, Drew Dennis, Johnny Jenkins, Ricky Lillard, Carl Menefee, Buck Payne, Gary Settle and Greg Williams. Special thanks also go to Gerry Payne and Opie Crawford, who not only took part in the search but who also followed up, at aropnd 3 a.m., to check out my physical condition. I’m also grateful to the TYinity Church prayer chain and to Philip Strange and Lou Cordell who responded to it. One last thought: Margy joins me in expressing not only our thanks but our pride at being part of a community of such caring, conscientious friends and neighbors. We’re glad we live here. Peter White Sperryville Katzen ‘doesn’t get it’ Jay Katzen, Rappahannock’s only representative to the Virginia House of Delegates, just doesn’t get it. Like so many professional politicians he puts his politics above the desires of his constituents. Delegate Katzen has refused to sponsor the legislation allowing the Board of Supervisors to assess on the B&B’s in this county a four percent lodging tax. He misses the point. The point is the citizens of Rappahannock said yes to this tax by voting for the referendum last Nov. 3, Election Day. This tax does not affect any other county in Mr. Katzen’s district. This tax helps pay for the landfill, mandated by the State, to which the B&B.’s are major contributors, and it will help keep our real estate taxes from being the only source of revenue for everything. The citizens of this county in an election approved of the proposed legislation. It was Mr. Katzen’s job and duty to do the will of the people and sponsor this legislation. Henry R. Gorfein Washington, Va. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: (540) 675-3088 Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News —-—1 30 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 23, 1969 Harris Bolling Winfrey of Woodville, well known teacher and educator of Rappahannock County, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1969. He taught in the schools here for 45 years and served as principal of Rappahannock County High School since its consolidation in 1950, until his retirement in 1966. He came to Rappahannock County in 1921 after having taught one year each in Jeffersonton and Amissville. He was principal of Sperryville High School which joined with the Washington High School in 1950 with Mr. Winfrey as principal. The fourth annual Rappahannock Beauty Pageant is scheduled for Friday, April 18 and will be held at Rappahannock County Elementary School according to J.B. Willis, president of the Rappahannock Jaycee Chapter which sponsors the pageant. Gary Deal and Donald Gore are in charge of the 69 pageants in which approximately $400 in prizes is offered. This includes a college scholarship to the winner of the older age group and savings bonds to winners of the other groups. Cadet James M. Cannon, son of the Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cannon of Castleton has been promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant in the Randolph-Macon Academy Cadet Corps. Bell Bottom Slacks in prints and solids, sizes 4 to 6X, 7-14 and pre-teens have just arrived at the Jack & Jill Shop in Culpeper. Miss Caroline Virginia Jenkins enlisted in the United States Air Force on Jan. 17, 1969. She is the daughter of Charles H. Jenkins and Mrs. Victoria Jenkins of Huntly. Miss Jenkins graduated from Rappahannock County High School in June of 1968. She is now assigned to Lackland AFB, San Antonia, Texas for training. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 17, 1974 Harry Jordan, Center for Rappahannock County High School basketball team, topped a thousand points in his high school career Tuesday night. During a game with Madison on the local court, Jordan tossed in his thousandth point and at the conclusion of the game he had 1,011 points to his credit. Regine’s Beauty Salon of Amissville will be closed for one month. They are going to Europe. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad was kept busy during 1973. Nineteen active members worked 575 man hours and drove their ambulance 8900 miles. Washington’s Treasurer Brad Fisher told the Town Council last Wednesday that he and Mayor Dean Morehouse returned from a state grant workshop with an application and a lot of work to do in the next 60 days. Holding up the inch-thick Community Development Block Grant application forms and its accompanying instructions, Mr. Fisher said the council must hold two public hearings on the project and return the completed application by March 10. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989 The Amissville Post Office announced that William “Red” Payne has retired from the United States Postal Service after 20 years of service. It came as no surprise last week after an executive session for personnel the Rappahannock School Board reappointed Dr. David Gangel to a four-year term as superintendent of schools. “We indeed are very fortunate to have him as superintendent,” said Chairman Beverly Massie. The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will meet on Tuesday for their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Debbie Massie. Plans for the upcoming fashion show will be discussed. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND ..nil,- , . OUT OF THE ATTIC: Dr. J. G. Brown of Woodville was, In addition to being a regular practicing doctor, the chairman of the health board of the county. He was called in on many consultations by other doctors.

Wakefield students soar in exams Students at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly have recently achieved exceptional scores in national exams, especially in the language-arts areas. , Two of the 15 seniors at the School scored a perfect 800 on the verbal section of the SAT I in 1998. The two are Jacob Konick of Washington and Travis Williams of Flint Hill. ’ The average score for all Wakefield seniors in 1998 was 720 on the verbal section, 610 on the math. , In comparison, the 1997 scores at Wakefield Country were 635 on verbal and 530 on math. >' On the SAT II exams in 1998, which focus on specific subjects, seniors scored an average of 730 on the writing exam and 790 on the literature exam. On the writing exam Konick of Washington again scored a perfect 800. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Exams, for which students usually receive college credit with a score of 3 or higher, reflected similar results. Williams of Flint Hill scored a perfect 5 on the AP English literature exam and Konick scored a 5 on the AP European history exam. Other high scorers were Erin Nilan of Warrenton and Charles and Leonard Cowherd of Culpeper. The academic dean at the upper school, Sharon Hickson attributed these strong showings in literature and verbal skills to the English curriculum at Wakefield Country. The curriculum emphasizes composition and vocabulary-building, as well as the study of classic Western European and American literature, she said. Upper school students spend two periods a day studying English. Lawyer from Page 1 estate and government affairs. He is also the general counsel for Planning District 9 and represents the Community Services Board. '» Bennett has had significant experience in land use law, gove nment, and civil and . criminal litigation. He lives in Woodville with Wis wife, Elizabeth, and their two young daughters, 4-yearOld Annie and 3-year-old Julie. Bennett also has a daughter, 17-year-old Jennifer Melville, who is a high school senior. , Some of the county residents might remember Sean, Bennett’s son from a former marriage. He graduated from Wakefield School in 1987 and While there received a perfect Score on his SAT scores. gennett said his son went om high school to Stanford University and is now in an M.D.-Ph.D. program at the University of Colorado Medical School. Bennett, a native of Washington, D.C., said his family moved to Germany when he was 11 years old. His father worked for the government, and the family moved two years later to Japan, where Bennett graduated from high school. He entered the University of California at Berkeley and later transferred to Mi take, a college in Tokyo where he studied Japanese. He said he continued his studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in clinical psychology. In 1975, he graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in law. Bennett became a property owner in Washington when he recently purchased a house on Main Street. After the meeting, Bennett thanked former town attorney Frank Reynolds for his help: “I am deeply grateful to Frank Reynolds for the hours that he spent with me conveying the matters now before council. He is a valuable resource for the town, and I hope we will all call on him as necessary. He’s really gone the extra mile in the transition.” Reynolds gave his resignation during a turbulent November meeting when the council did not appoint Rinehardt Lynch to a vacant seat. Lost From Page 1 Settle, who was in the group that found White, credits White’s two loyal dogs for staying by his side and alerting rescuers to his location. “He’s a survivor,” said Settle. “He was doing all the right things” — namely, staying in one place and as dry as possible, while moving his body periodically. “I was wearing several sweaters and a water-resistant jacket,” said White. “I didn’t want to lie down. 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Box 3068 Warrenton, VA 20188 or call (800) 200-6776 to enroll by phone Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom Ice tunnel The road leading to Bessie Belle Mountain looked lovely during the ice storm last week, but even four-wheel drive vehicles found it impassible at its worst periods. bite.” So he dozed sitting up, knowing that he would wake if he toppled over, and he walked in a circle every so often. JVhite’s dogs didn’t sleep, however. They were jumpy, as if they knew something was wrong with staying outdoors on a night, when even they kept finding themselves splayed on the ice. “The' dogs were battered and bruised too,” said White. One stayed near White while the other paced around the clearing, barking incessantly. “I couldn’t hear the searchers, and they couldn’t hear me. But they did hear Jinx barking.” Back home, after hugs from relieved family members; White asked a question thaj had been weighing on his mind. “Did you feed the dogs?” • Financial Problems? 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Rappahannock County High School (Grades 8 -12) • College Preparatory Offerings Include: AP English AP U.S. History and other Social Studies Biology II, Chemistry, Physics, and other academic sciences AP Calculus and other higher mathematics classes Business courses French/Spanish Problem Solving and Statistics • Fine Arts Offerings Include: Art , „ Concert/Band Concert Choir Drama • Special Education Offerings Include: Full range of appropriate instruction & supervised work transitions •Vocational Education Offerings Include: Business Education Courses Include: Accounting Business Law Keyboardng, Word Processing & Related Computer Networking • Technology Education Courses Include: Architectural Drawing (AUTO-CAD) & Intro, to Engineering (CAM) Materials & Processing Technology Foundations Building Trades Athletics: The Rappahannock Panthers compete in the Bull Run District of the Virginia High School League in basketball, cross country, volleyball, softball, track & field, soccer and cheerleading. 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Church -—Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Hymn sing 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 24 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Sunday: Wednesday: 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. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. i Worhsip service 11 a.m. * Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Robert A. Lange, Rector Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 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. Sunday School, Children & Adults, 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Chutch Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Alan Brown Lauren Settle weds Charles A. Brown The marriage of Miss Lauren Ashley Settle, daughter of Mrs. Mark P. Baker of Rapidan and William E. Settle Jr. of Culpeper to Charles Alan Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Brown of Flint Hill took place on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Culpeper Baptist Church. The Rev. John S. Farrar performed the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Catherine Beale, organist, played the wedding music and accompanied Mrs. Bunny Kinzer who sang “What Love Is” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Escorted by her father, the bride was given in marriage by her parents. She wore a formal gown of candlelight Italian silk satin with a fitted bodice of pearls featuring a square neckline. The full floor length skirt and attached train were bordered with matching pearls and lace. She wore a porcelain and pearl headpiece with a double tier veil and carried a bouquet of ivory roses and baby’s breath. Miss Brittany Kaplon of Marietta, Ga., cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Laura Brown of Middleburg, sister of the groom and Miss Jennifer Bly of Culpeper. They wore floor length navy gowns accented with satin piping. Their gowns complemented the bride’s gown with a matching neckline. They carried nosegays of navy and ivory carnations and baby’s breath. Charles H. Brown of Flint Hill served as best man for his son. Grooms men were Michael Brown of Culpeper, cousin of the groom and Tom Fahmey of Gainesville, uncle of the groom. Seth Meixner served as usher and Megan Meixner attended the guest book. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Country Club of Culpeper. The newlyweds arrived at the reception in a 1937 Rolls Royce, owned and driven by Larry LeHew, Master of Foxhounds for Rappahannock Hunt. After a southern wedding trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple will make their home in Culpeper. The bride works on the Step Down Unit at Culpeper Memorial Hospital and attends Germanna Community College. The groom is an electrician with Bnhl Electfic in Manassas. Community saddened by death of S. Lillard The community was saddened to learn of the death of Miss Sallie Lillard on Monday, Jan. 18 at the Page Memorial Hospital in LUray. Our condolences to her nieces and nephews in the Flint Hill and Front Royal communities. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday. Susan Scott spent the weekend with her grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. David Lillard was a Monday overnight guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Michael and Janet Vest, Tony and Leigh Gomez and children, Emily and Michael and Johnny Vest, all of Virginia Bach were Saturday luncheon guests of Mrs. Christine Vest. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. John P. Oliver, Jr. delivering the message. The public is invited. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. We would like to wish all of those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Bud Corder who has been a patient in Winchester Medical Center, after an auto accident was transferred to the Winchester Rehabilition Center on Friday. Our prayers continue and we wish him a quick recovery. His address is: 333 West Cork Street, Room #3305, Winchester, Va. 22601. The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met on Monday evening with Thelma Crane. Those present were Louise McCulloch, Artis East, Mary Curtis, Candy Lamma, Mabel Lillard, Mary Frances By waters, Janet Eastham, Alice Pullen, Barbara Jenkins and a visitor, Ashley Lamma. Artis East had the program. J The Administrative Board of the United Methodisfr Church met on Friday with Louise McCulloch. Present were Merlin and Joy Shorb, Mary and Jack Curtis, Artis and Homer East, Mary Frances By waters, Doug* Bywaters, Thelma and Emm Crane, Mabel Lillard and1 Barbara Jamison. H (i Washington notes X (V Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark joined Ms. Barbara Embrey of Marshall in Warrenton on Wednesday and had lunch at Country Cookin. Miss Chris Simmons of Manassas spent from Saturday until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. Mrs. Janie Pullen has returned home from Culpeper Hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery. Happy belated birthday wishes to Daniel Cave of Amissville and Dawn Dodson of Sperryville who had their days on Sunday, Jan. 17. Don’t forget the Washington Baptist Church’s variety show at The Theatre in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations will be accepted for the building fund. A special happy birthday wish to our great granddaughter Samantha Falls of Woodville, who will telebrate her ninth birthday on = Saturday, Jan. 23. Charles Clark of Manassaf was a Tuesday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mr, Clark. . j Miss Crystal Mills of Estea and Miss Amanda Brown shopped in Winchester on Saturday afternoon. .j Visitors Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Jimmy and Vickie Beatty and Robbie of Point d’ Woods, Front Royal. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Addie Keyseif and they had lunch in Luray. * The deacons of Washington Baptist Church will mee$ Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. Bonnie Cave and soi^ Daniel of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown ancl daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo had dinner ^ Applebee’s in Warrenton op Monday evening. .j Have a good week and give me a call should you have social events, family gather ings, etc. to have it included in this column, 675-3608. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heeding Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 aasrum “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Spenyville, VA (540) 987-8235 Through these doors walk young and old, rich and poor, men and women, and boys and girls Through these doors walk people with differing occupations and varied opinions about the world in which we live. Some are in glowing health. Others are infirm. Yet, in spite of all of these differences, they are all children of God...all joined in faith and in hope because they are brothers and sisters in God's kingdom. Do you yearn for those who will accept you as you are...lhose who will become as a second family to you...a home away from home? 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Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day * TATU WORKSHOP: Watch out for these teens! They will be attending a 4-H meeting near ; y°u- They are part of a joint effort between the Rappahannock County Health Department > and 4-H. They have joined “TATU”, Teens Against Tobacco Use. They will present programs on the effects of tobacco use to 4-H club meetings in February. TATU participants pictured are: Nathan Corbin, Ashley Corbin, Public Health Nurse Melinda Beach, Robyn Kaye, Zack Corbin, Naomi Smoot, Lindsey Burger, Mark Williams and David Massie. L. Martin celebrates birthday Happy belated birthday wishes are sent out to Lindsay Martin who was six years old Qn Jan. 6. Lindsey celebrated her birthday with a skating party on Jan. 3. A few changes and reminders to the Rappahannock County Public School’s calendar: Monday served as a make-up day; there will be an early release on Thursday, Jan. 28 and Jan.. 29 will be used as a Teacher Work Day. 1 Culpeper County Public Schools will release information on the changes to the end of their first semester as soon as a final decision is made. Your child should bring home updates as they are made available. Happy birthday wishes also to Samantha Misdom on Jan. 18 Bob Misdom on Jan. 22 and Molly Misdom on Jan. 28. ~ Forrest Hali Poland will be two years old on Jan. 20. Happy birthday! Just a reminder that “The Weigh Down Workshop” will begin with an orientation on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. [The workshop is a 12 week Seminar that teaches people to transfer a love relationship with food to a love relationship With God. Anyone interested in learning how you can be Viewtown social notes # i> it J| Susan Weaver of Culpeper spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Dodson. Gerry JCorbin was also a guest, j, April Reid spent the weekend with Samantha Reid in Gastleton. It (By GLADYS DODSON * 937-4904 Joan Reid celebrated her lirthday Jan. 16 and Billie Jodson celebrated his birthday on Jan. 20. !! Sympathy goes out to the JPodson family on the passing i«jff Eugene Dodson. Mrs. Rachael Grigsby fell ton the ice and hurt herself. Jprayers go out to her. in Ul-- ■ -;- . Ill III •Hospital plans fund raiser „ The Warren Memorial hospital Foundation is planning a special evening of fun and fundraising to benefit the hospital on Saturday, March 13 at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The sixth annual Casino Itoyale, which will run from 8 go 11 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, patron tickets are $50 per person. For more information or to reserve tickets call "$65-5388. By GLENDA GUM . delivered from the slavery of overeating and of dieting is welcome to come. If you would like more information contact Trish Martin at 937-4372. The Crisis Pregnancy Center is a Christian organization offering help to young, unwed women through pregnancy tests, peer counseling, fetal development, and abortion education. Local offices are available in Warrenton and Culpeper. If you or someone you know would like to speak with a volunteer counselor, you may contact the Warrenton office at 347-7770 or the Culpeper office at 7270800. The centers are nonprofit and all services are free and confidential. On Saturday, Jan. 23 the Rappahannock office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension will hold a Super Sitters workshop for 4-H members 12 years old and older. The class will provide information for would-be baby sitters and will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. A small fee will be collected for the training books. *To register call Hazel Zinn-Day at 675-3619. Amissville had a little excitement on Jan. 10 with the robbery at Mayhugh’s Store. We are truly thankful no one was hurt and applaud the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office for their quick action. No arrest has been made at this time. All information regarding the robbery should be relayed to Deputy Roger Jenkins at 675-3331. AmissVille residents are encouraged to meet with Sheriff Larry Sherertz and his staff at a “Meet the Sheriff’ gathering on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. Please continue to leave your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. SperyviUe news notes Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. - Bernard Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark. Sunday visitors in the Jenkins’ home were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh and Mrs. Lillie Corbin. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 • ■ —n.1.1 mi — Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal of F.T. Valley were Monday callers in the Jenkins’ home. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Jan 24. The Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Tim Old Sperryville Bookshop will be closed Jan. 25 through Feb. 9. Winter hours for the shop are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Anyone interested in receiving a Sperryville historic plaque should call Barbara Williams at 987-9343. Sperryville residents with social events, birthday wishes, family gatherings or other notes of interest should give me a call to have it included in this column. Have a great week. f CrossLink Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll-Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. 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The speaker for the program will be Ms. Nancy Bragg, Financial Aid Director at Shenandoah University. Ms. Bragg will “walk” parents and students through the Federal Financial Aid form. James Futrell, RCHS Director of Guidance, will present information about local scholarships. The scholar- ’ ships range from $100 up to several thousand dollars within a four year period. Headwaters to sponsor presentation ,. The entire community is invited to a presentation Thursday, Jan. 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at th6’ Rappahannock County High School auditorium. The pre^sentation will be on “Learning about Learning: How Parients and Community Members Can Recognize and Support High Quality Learning at School and at Home” by nationally known speaker, educator and consultant, Mike Rutherford. This will be a dynamic and informative' evening for parents, students (high school and up), and all individuals interested in how to learn for the greatest impact on one’s life. For information call 675-1819. Girl Scout cookie time again The Rappahannock Girl Scouts are currently taking orders for their annual cookie sale. Orders will be taken, until Feb. 1. You may order from any troop member or contact Michele Herbert at 937-5901. Cost is $3 per box. 4-H Share-the-Fun contest slated The 4-H Share-the-Fun talent show will be held Friday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock High School auditorium. In case of public school closing or bad weather conditions, the show will be canceled. For further information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. GED testing planned If you would like to take the GED test, register at your county school board office. The five-part test is offered every second Friday evening and Saturday morning of the month, with your attendance being recommended for both sessions. Testing on Friday is from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost for taking the GED test is $35. Upon successful completion a State of Virginia diploma will be issued in your name. Additional, information may be obtained by calling 825-0476 and ask-' ing for Malcolm Davis, GED Examiner. Movie at The Theatre “Character” will be shown at The Theatre m Washington on Friday, Jan. 29 and will start promptly at ! 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults; $4 for students and $3 for | children under 12. “Character” took the best foreign lariguage film prize at this year’s academy awards, but it is 1 substantially different from the typical off-the-rack Hollywood offering. It is rated R, 114 minutes. Wakefield to host open house a Wakefield School in The Plains will host an admissions open house on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. The public and especially prospective students and their parents are invited, y Come meet the sheriff Rappahannock residents are invited to help unite the county and come meet the new sheriff and his department on Sunday, Feb. 7 beginning at 3 p.m. at the Washington Fire Department. Sheriff Larry Sherertz wants to hear from you. He invites residents to bring their questions and concerns to the meeting. Boosters to meet The Rappahannock Band Booster meeting will be held Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Rappahannock High School auditorium. Everyone is welcome. 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: Saturday, Jan. 30: Women’s hike series: Destination Mary’s Rock, meet at Mountainside Market by 9 a.m. or at Panorama parking lot by 9:30 a.m., bring layered clothing and food for self, back by mid-afternoon. Contact Mary Boudreau Bittinger at 987-9200 or 987-9300. Sunday, Jan. 31: Full Moon hike, Old Ragged Mountain, meet at Mountainside Market by 4 p.m. or upper lot in Nethers by 4:30 p.m. Contact Hunt Harris at 987-3366. 4-H Winter Camp planned The Culpeper-Shenandoah-Rappahannock 4-H Winter Camp will be held the weekend of Feb. 19-21 at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center near Front Royal. Campers between the ages of 9-14 may attend. If you are not currently enrolled in 4-H, you can easily enroll and attend this camp. The weekend theme will be “Swinging to the Oldies” and the cost for the camp is $63. Registration forms are available at the Extension Office and Rappahannock County Elementary and High Schools. Fro more information call 675-3619. Super Sitters workshop set There will be a Super Sitters workshop for 4-H mem- ' bers, age 12 and older at the Rappahannock office of ] Virginia Cooperative Extension, Saturday, Jan. 23 from 9 | a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 J needs as companionship, understanding and patience. The ; program is designed to help participants understand the ■ responsibilities of babysitting while providing ideas of age I 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. Karate classes underway Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes are currently underway 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 Tbth at 349-0632 or Arthur Drago at 635-7554.

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Experience value, service and results with a business ad in: EMPLOYMENT (deadline 4pm Monday) CLASSIFIEDS (deadline 4:30pm Monday) HORSE & FARM DIRECTORY (deadline 1 pm Monday) LEGAL NOTICES (deadline 4:30pm Friday) BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY (deadline noon Friday) HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY (deadline noon Friday) Please call for a price quote: Employment: 703-689-1260 Fairfax & Metro: 703-444-4480 Loudoun: 703-777-1110 Clarke: 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock: 1 -800-852-4797 Fauquier: 540-349-9577 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY \AR real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, ’ which makes it illegal to advertise any <preference, limitation or dischmination I based on race, color, religion, sex, handi icap, familial status or national origin, or 1 intention to make any such preferences, ; limitations, or discrimination. • Additionally, the Commonwealth ol ! Virginia forbids discrimination based on ; elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. ! «, We will not knowingly accept any I advertising for real estate which is in vio> lation of the law. All persons are hereby I informed that all dwellings advertised are ; available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your pd, it will be read back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the Jirst time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call £t once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m Monday following the date of publication The Times will not accept liability Jor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject £iny advertisement deemed objectionable in 6ubject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. t i I We Accept |« -| |[ ] ]| | 1 [r7 'j I. K 1 4 Rentals > S' Apartments V_I_/ 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. Houses —_ AMISSVILLE NEAR RT 211 - 3br, 2ba, kitch, dinning, and family rm, w/d incl. full bsmnt, 2 car garage, excel, cond. $850/mo. 540-9375146 after 5p.m. 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. (540) 937-4900 WANTED, OAK logs, fresh cut, 4-10 inch diam., top price, 540937-5478 BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. KITTEN - 1 Vi yrs old, mostly dark brown calico. No collar. Lost in Estes Mill area of Sperryville, Jan 7. Please callus 540-987-1010 i services EARLY’S | CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covers A Upholstery Residential & Commerical Rl. 211 Amissvillc, \\ 937-5500 Dec 1st to Feb. 15th 1999 All manufacturers of mowers, tillers and trimmers BMW 1978 5301- Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1000/ obo. 540-351-6046 Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts tar cars & trucks Some new parts Maas, tansmssens & parts Instated (I purchased here) Over2,000 cats and trucks at aH toms. We Buy & Sel running cars and trucks Open Mon-9et96«CbaedSn txcatgd FI 229.5 mte peal CctMper School 895-2571 AUCTION Saturday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. at the gallery, Rt 211, Amissville, VA Selling all sorts of household furniture (entertainment centers, dressers, chairs, .cabinets, etc.); Antiques; 4 old church pews; Appliances (including a small upright freezer, good electric range/oven, etc.); Rugs; Very nice bikes; Steins & other collectibles; Ammo; Stereos; Golf clubs/bags; Quite a few box lots (books, toys and all the other usual contents); AND MUCH MORE!!! Please call ahead in case of snow or icy roads! Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 tfV (540)937-4142 VA, A. F0330 For color photos, visit our web site: www.bpauctions.com • E-mail: bpa@ tidal, wave.net m Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY R. V. SNEAD, FRANCES A. FOSTER. THOMAS B. MASSIE, TRUSTEES OF WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH. Plaintiffs vs. In Chancery # 9953 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY M LONG and FRANCES L. SLAUGHTER, 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 by, and/or any known parties having an interest in the lands which the Trustees of Washington Baptist Church currently own, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to quiet title to the following real property situated in the Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: That certain lot or parcel of land devised to Frances L. Slaughter under the last will and testament of Maiy M. Long, dated October 4, 1876, probated April 10, 1882 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Will Book F, at page 151 The said lot was conveyed to Middleton Miller, William H. Carter and Stonewall J. Wood, Trustees on behalf of the Baptist Society of Christians belonging to the Shiloh Association, by deed from Frances L. Slaughter and Sue F. Slaughter dated November 20, 1885 and recorded February 8, 1886, in Deed Book R, at page 26. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that the heirs at law of MARY M. LONG and FRANCES L. SLAUGHTER who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject property in which title is to be quieted 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 10th day of March, 1999 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTERED this 12th day of January. 1999. Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: Douglas K. Baumgardner 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 1-20,1-27,2-3, 2-10-99 •235982 Employment 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 Begin Immediately! Call Lynk Systems (800) 422-2792 or fax (410) 328-9148 m RAPPAHANNOCK KAPIDAN _OlMMlIXin SERVICES BOARD Case Manager l/Sr. Advocate #9084-01 PT in Culpeper to assist elderly consumers in accessing services. Experience working with elderly. Knowledge of community resources. Counseling & communication skills. Hiring range: $10.37 - $11.68. Dispatcher #9083-01: FT to coord, ridership & provide data entry support. Uses radio, telephone & computer applications. Good driving record. $7.15 - $8.06/hr. Residential Aide #9076-01: FT in Orange to provide assistance, supervision to MR consumers. Exp. with MR populations helpful. $7.84 - $8.83/hr. Transit Supervisor #9082-01 FT in Culpeper to coordinate delivery of human servj ices transportation & nutrition services. Strong management/supervision skills essential. $18,428 - $20,763. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 1/29/99. (540) 825-3100. EEO/AA. tnim GROOMER Established Fauquier Co. business needs PT/FT groomer. Flex, hrs. Established clients. Call 540-7884068 for information. PARTS COUNTERPERSON Wanted for auto parts store in Warrenton. Pleasing professional personality with the public and over the phone required. F n w/ benefits. Apply in person. Montgomery Auto Parts, Inc; 540-347-3485 RAPPAHANNOCK Humane JVlADDIE was abandoned during the cold, cold holidays, she was found in Spotsylvania County, exhausted with a large open wound to her shoulder MADDIE is currently being fostered while her wound heals We have had her spayed. MADDIE is one of the sweetest, most loving and grateful dogs we have encountered She is PERFECT in the house and is so eager to bond She is a young adult hound mix. approximately two years old Please help us make MADDIE's new year a brighter one. Homesite inspection is required for adoption PO Box 8313 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 (540)785 »1470 Too Late 1ENTAL NEEDED FOR family while house hunting. Rapp. & Fauq. Co. Only. 918-366-4159 or 918-637-8649. This Could be YOUR AD! Call 777-1110 HOUSE FOR RENT Three bedroom, one bathroom house on three acres in Hume, VA For information, call (540) 347-4723, ext. 28 Apartment Living . 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Obituaries Eugene Dodson Restaurant operator Eugene Marshall Dodson, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Hawksbill Rest Home in Luray. He was born July 24, 1915 to the late Ernest George Dodson and Neva Nicholson Dodson. Mr. Dodson was the operator and manger of the business formerly known as Gene & Dot’s Restaurant at Clevengers. He is survived by two sons Gene Dodson and Ron Dodson, both of Viewtown and four daughters Sherlean Wayland, Joyce Wilson, Gloria Switzer and Janet Hitt, all of Viewtown. Additional survivors include two brothers Acrey Dodson of Amissville and Milton Dodson of Grand Junction, ■ Col.; four sisters Mae Settle of Culpeper, Bertie Hackley, Mattie Hackley and Florine Smith, all of Amissville, 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Belle Bawkey Dodson; one son Clarence “Boosie” Dodson; two brothers Jack Dodson and Thomas Dodson and three sisters Neta Scott, Nellie Nicholson and Gladys Mozingo. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 16 at Gourdvine Baptist Church in Rixeyville with the Rev. John Miller and Rev. Milton Switzer Sr. officiating. Interment followed at Gourdvine Baptist Church Cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Peggy Bowen Amissville resident Peggy Rosenberger Bowen, 74, of Amissville died Saturday, Jan. 16 at Mary Washington Hospital. She was bom Oct. 15, 1924 to the late Frank Lee Rosenberger Sr. and Grace Parr Rosenberger Curtis. Mrs. Bowen was a member of Jefferson ton Baptist Church. She is survived'by her husband of 53 years William Reginald Bowen; two sons Donald W. Bowen of Spotsylvania and F. Wendell Latham of Fredericksburg and one daughter Beverly L. Ennis of Midland. Additional survivors include one brother Frank Lee Rosenberger Jr. of Remington; three sisters Barbara R. Mountjoy of Culpeper, Diane Curtis Lohr of Rixeyville and Donna Curtis Smith of Culpeper; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband Francis Wendell Latham Sr. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 19 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Marshall Braylo, Rev. Paige A. Young and Rev. Rick Ritchie officiating. Interment followed in Culpeper National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Latham, Michael Bowen, Patrick Wolfe, J. Mitchell Spradlin, Vernon Mountjoy and Thomas Mountjoy. Ruth Johnson Formerly of Amissville Ruth A. Johnson, 66, of Falls Church, formerly of Amissville died on Jan. 14 at Integrated Health Services in Alexandria. She was bom on June 28, 1932. She is survived by two sisters Ella Parker of Amissville and Alma Tyler of Brandy and one nephew Freddie Gaskins of Falls Church. Funeral services were held on Jan. 19 at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville with the Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Joynes Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Sallie Lillard Flint Hill resident Sallie Lillard, 79, of Flint Hill died Monday, Jan. 18 at CLORErGEEST FUNERAL HOME 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 1-800-924-1266 A. Wayne English, John Noon Western, Kyle Morgan Gibbs - Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER Piedmont Technical Education ( enter CODE CLASS NAME ACC-101 Accounting WEL-101 Welding COM-022 Introduction to Windows '95 COM-023 Introduction to Windows '95 COM-025 Introduction to Windows '95 COM-026 Introduction to Windows '95 COM-027 Introduction to Windows '95 * COM-028 Introduction to Windows '95 COM-051 Introduction to Computers COM-052 Introduction to Computers COM-053 Introduction to Computers ART-001 Watercolors: Part I ART-002 Watercolors: Part II AUT-10I Basic Car Maintenance FIN-101 Basics of Investing COM-044 Microsoft Access COM-046 Microsoft Excel COM-045 Microsoft Excel CPR-101 CPR-First Aid HOM-OOl Basic Home Repair CFT-002 Ikebana-Japanese Flowers CFT-005 Ikebana II PHO-IOl Basic Photography TYP-101 Typing/Keyboarding ELE-101 Electrical Wiring: Residential COM-120 Introduction to the Internet COM-121 Introduction to the ternet EAT-101 Fine Cooking for Celebrations CFT-001 Cake Decorating ART-003 Drawing for the Beginner ASL-001 American Sign Language COM-055 Computers for Seniors COM-056 Computers for Seniors TAX-101 Tax Preparation Made Easy CFT-004 Introduction to Stained Glass LAW-101 Introduction to Law Enforcement COM-400 A+ Certification CFT-003 Springtime with a Flair CKP-101 Introduction to Woodworking * - Fees may apply: books, materials, etc. gggggggggggggggggggggggsgggggsg-gg-gggg TIME DAY COST - 9:00 MON $75* - 9:00 MON $250* - 9:00 MON $40 - 8:00 TUE -9:15 THU - 8:00 MON - 7:00 TUE -9:15 THU - 8:00 MON $50 -9:15 TUE - 7:00 MON - 9:00 MON $50* - 9:00 MON $50* - 8:00 MON $75 - 7:00 TUE $10 -9:15 TUE $40 - 7:00 THU $40 - 7:00 THU $40 - 8:00 TUE $45 - 8:00 TUE $75* - 8:00 TUE $35* - 8:00 TUE $35* - 9:00 THU $40* - 7:00 THU $75 - 9:00 THU $75* - 7:00 THU $60 - 9:00 THU $60 - 9:00 TUE $40 - 8:00 MON $35* - 9:00 TUE $75* - 9:00 TUE $75 - 7:00 TUE $50 - 5:00 THU $50 - 8:00 TUE $50 - 9:00 MON $60* - 8:00 THU $60 - 8:00 MON $80 - 8:00 THU $40* - 8:00 MON $50* BEGIN Feb. 22 Feb. 22 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 25 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 Apr. 8 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Apr. 5 Feb. 22 Apr. 5 Apr. 5 Apr. 6 Apr. 6 Feb. 25 Apr. 8 Apr. 6 Apr. 6 Feb. 23 Apr. 6 Apr. 8 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Apr. 8 Feb. 23 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Apr. 8 Feb. 23 Apr. 5 Apr. 8 Apr. 5 Feb. 25 Feb. 22 Detach and return with payment to: GWC-PTEC, P.O. Box 999, Culpeper, VA 22701 Attn: Office of Continuing Education Name:___ Address:City:_■ State:_Zip Code:_Daytime Phone:_ Class Code Class Name Day of Week Cost Time of Class □ Check here if you need a receipt mailed to you. NOTICE: If you do not hear from anyone at Carver-Piedmont at least one week prior to your class starting, plan on attending class as scheduled in the brochure. Confirmations WILL NOT be sent. the Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. Miss Lillard was born April 13, 1919 in Madison County, the daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Thornhill Lillard. She is survived by one brother Ernest Lillard of Washington and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal on Wednesday, Jan. 20 with the Rev. John Burke and the Rev. James Burke officiating. Interment followed at the Flint Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Harris, Keith Kinsey, Richard Kinsey, Scott Kinsey, Kevin Kinsey and James Menefee. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Maybelle Gilkey, Memorial Chairperson, Rappahannock County Unit, P.O. Box 75, Chester Gap, Va. 22623. Choral Society begins rehearsals Do you like to sing? Do you enjoy singing with a group? Then, maybe you would Uke to consider joining the Culpeper Piedmont Choral Society. Rehearsals for the spring concerts began on Jan. 11. However, there are still openings in all four voice parts for those experienced in reading music. Rehearsals are held each Monday night at Precious Blood Catholic in the parish hall. New members may join through Jan. 25. There are no auditions; newcomers are asked to arrive prior to the 7:30 p.m. starting time ih order to meet with music director, Art Palmer of Warrenton. The spring concerts are tentatively scheduled for mid- April. For further information contact president Diane Heffem at 547-2376 or Linda Bailey at 825-5632. Woodville highlights Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill were Sunday guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Ray Crawford of Sperryville visited his mother during the week. The W.M.U. of Woodville Baptist Church met at the church on Tuesday night. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Restaurants offer discount dining for hospice Through their participation in the third annual Adventures in Dining program, 31 of the area’s most popular restaurants are supporting Hospice of Rapidan’s Benevolent Care Fund for terminally ill patients and their families. Priced at just $20, the new book features 41 coupons redeemable throughout 1999 for over $200 in discounts. To purchase, call the Hospice of the Rapidan at 8254840. “This year we have found the restaurant community to be more supportive than ever,” says Page Smith, Hospice of the Rapidan’s director of community outreach. Hospice of the Rapidan is a nonprofit community organization providing skilled medical care, social services, volunteer support, and bereavement counseling to residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. u Wnifiizincj [Ufioucjfiti hy Randy Minter SHOULD CHILDREN ■ GO TO FUNERALS? Parents should bear in mind \ that numerous studies indicate ' that children who have the hardest * time are those who either are not allowed to attend a funeral or are forced to go. The children who best cope with death are those to whom choices are given allowing them a sense of control at a time when things may seem out of control. Aside from asking children if they want to attend the funeral, < ask them if there is something they would like to do or say at the funeral. Children may want to put something into the casket or even help choose the casket. These actions bring a sense of tangibility to what may otherwise be an elusive experience. When you are dealing with the loss of someone close to you, sometimes it's hard to find the right perspective on things. We have years of experience in this field, and we are happy to help you with information that might aid you in your decisions. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we will work with you to design services that meet the needs of your family and loved ones. Our chapel seats 200 people, and we have a second one which seats 125. Call 347-3431. We're the oldest business in Fauquier County. "Choose always the way that seems best, however rough it may be, custom will soon render it easy and agreeable." ~ Pythagoras Business & Service Directory Only $4.60per week foral inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline January 23 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 ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Senice CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540)675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Old '^tuiumed Soviet Fully Insured 16 StdcUotce Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 a Bushhogging Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Prhmcy Fmdng 4wi«W» Uto Curtis Crawford Home: MO-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET. INC. DaOw-SfepStaplH compMtt Home DecaWng Swvm Fta Cowmgi • «Ma Treatments »sip Cown > Uptrotetery Residential S Cotn/nerciel Rt 211 AmtMvWa, VA _937-5500_ CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYXING 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 We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Dniaun Lxc I rucking k Equipment Ilk fe«fe« Draft KegT Quality stork and satisfied customers art our #] priority Maury Sutphin (540)675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rd ttaMLWMH7. Vest's Excavating Specialized Bockhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Busnhogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) S47-34S1 PAINTING SpSf§!,,^c£fcin, Vinyl siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full 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 PIXLEHTS Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified Complete Une Water Soft Conditioner* Free Estimates on Sets tttvi 540-675-3249 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY PAVBTTES Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE Winter Hours: Monday-Thur9day8amto8pm Friday-Saturday 8 am to 9 pm Sunday 8 am to 3 pm 67S-1066 Take out Available STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage kk a Units to C Choose < Wrom^ 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. (540) 341-7000 SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe lAady Storage Rcaldcallal raanmlal Reasonable Rales 340/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE. VA TELEVISION GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool S Roper Appliances 312 North Main St.. Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection m VA Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 PRINTING Wedding Stationery I Rappahannock News (540) 675-3338

Boston welcomes new residents *►> : , k » We welcome to our community Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shmalenberg, who recently purchased the Jeff and Taminy Ehrhart property. Our condolences are extended to Doug Dodson and family upon the passing of his brother, MacArthur Dodson on Jan.*- 8. His older brother, Haywood Dodson passed away on Dec. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal were guests last Saturday of Mrs. Janet Peregory on Castleton Ford Road. On Jan. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. any student in our area and others in grades five through seven have the opportunity to audition for the play, The Story of Valentine Day, sponsored by the Windmore for Arts Foundation. Auditions will take place at Culpeper Middle School. For information call 547-2555. Down Salem way we extend belated birthday wishes to Lee Glascock, who celebrated on Wednesday and also to a close friend Margaret Berrey, who observed her 79th on Sunday. Another area resident, Woody Tharp celebrated yesterday. Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Crystal and Jacob, Mr. and Mrs. Skipper Jefferson and Brittany, Aaron Hawkins and Joe Peregory and children Joseph and Jennifer, all of Castleton Ford Road area motored to “Friendly Fun” in Fredericksburg to celebrate Crystal’s birthday. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday afternoon caller of mm Mrs. Marvin » Meade on Hash Lane. A weekend guests of Joseph /I?* Peregory and his family was Steward Hensley of Woodville. Birthday wishes also include Mike Williams for Wednesday; Kindal Peyton for Thursday and Lorie Cubbage on Friday. Miss Patricia Lann was chosen to appear in the Academic Spotlight for this week. Congratulations to Navy Ensign Peter Heffem of Reva way, who has graduated from Basic Civil Engineer Corps Officer School. He has a BS degree from the U.S. Naval Academy of Annapolis, Md. and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heffem. Our prayers for a speedy recovery are for Mrs. Ann Marie Hetzer of Our Farm who has been ill. The monthly singing and picking party to kick off the New Year will be held on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at Salem fire hall on Route 522. Food is always available and residents are urged to come out and enjoy the party • which also includes a time of good fellowship A while supporting the department. On Thursday evening the Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue will have their general membership monthly meeting at Bethel Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Call 547-3747 for more information. A reminder to area residents that the Castleton Fire Department has bingo each Saturday beginning at 7 p.m. Lunch and breakfast menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Jan. 26? Yogurt/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 26: Cinnamon tasteries or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Jan. 29: School closed due to inservice day. „ «« Lunch: Monday, Jan. 25: Pepperoni pizza, garlic bread sticks, choose two: broccoli, glazed carrots, baked apples. Tuesday, Jan. 26: Cheeseburger on bun, hot pretzel, choose two: french fries, green beans, chilled fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 27: Spaghetti, garlic bread, choose two: buttered corn, garden fresh peas, jello fruit salad. Thursday, Jan. 28: Barbecue on bun, nacho’s cheese, choose two: hash browns, cole slaw, chilled fruit. RCHS ■* Monday, Jan. 25: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or baked beans or cheese pizza, fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 26: Hot steak and cheese, parsley potatoes, green beans, fruit and cookie or com dog, bologna and cheese sub. Wednesday: Barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots, hot biscuit/butter or sausage pizza, fruit. Thursday: French bread pizza, buttered com, chilled fruit, garlic bread sticks or cheeseburger on bun, curly fries and fruit. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each tnonth of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past - years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” l ./ ' $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage i , t. > > -r . . Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Lawrence B. Vierling and others, trustee to Lee C. Morris and wife, 7.26 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. James S. Wines to R.S. Contractors Inc. 2.3374 acres, more or less, lot three, Wakefield District. $21,000. R.S. Contractors Inc. to Wayne J. Switzer and wife, 2.0020 acres, Wakefield District. $110,000. Jon M. Smith and others to Patrick Millspaw and wife, 3.4734 acres, Wakefield District. $47,500. Grace E. Ordewald to Troy Best, 1.891 acres, Stonewall District. $24,500. Roy B. Leake to Stephen Michael Leake, 3.227 acres, 6 acres, 15.4 acres, 4 acres, 1 acre, 2.75 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. John C. Herbert HoofF to Cynthia MacDonald and others, 36.396 acres, Hawthorne District. $350,000. Mary A. Knox and husband to Steven E. Carroll and wife, 3.98031 acres, Hawthorne District. $181,500. OLD BATTLE MOUNTAIN RD 2 nicely landscaped acres with two homes. Main home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplace, wrap porch, deck off master bath, 2nd home has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths & balcony. There's a detached spacious shop, office and general storage buildings. Asking $220,000. Rappahannock Realty Q Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 540-675-3414 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 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-32911|£ 987-8146 Now is the time to walk the land. 25 acres with stream, road frontage, and views to the north, south, east and west. $90,000 49 acres on Red Oak Mountain with old stone chimney. Views to the east and south. $149,500 37 acres half-wooded and open. Old log cabin, stream and panoramic views of the Blue Ridge, located at the end of a country lane. $230,000 7+ wooded acres on Bear Wallow Lane. Level building sites, stone outcroppings and mountain laurel. $52,500 25 mostly open acres on Battle Mountain Road. Old abandoned Farmhouse and stream. $130,000 31 rolling wooded acres on Blossom Lane. Good stream, views of Battle Mountain. $96,100 Kii.ken M. Day, Ri \i iors (540) 675-505 5 Washington, \ itginia I until: < )iitlti\-t i tilt"} • , mil m t=* ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Farley - A Virginia & National Registered Historic Landmark, is a twostory plantation home, circa 1792, that was meticulously restored in 1989. The exquisite 6,000 sq. ft., 10-room home w/75 ft. long halls combines the charm of yesteryear with the comforts of today. Dependencies include the original plantation office and/or schoolhouse, now a delightful guesthouse, a rebuilt stone smokehouse and a restored stone circular icehouse & oval pool. Today, Farley, set upon 103 picturesque acres, is one of Virginia’s great period homes. Brochures available. Sunwater Farm - one of the prettiest farms in Madison County, offers 2 restored late 19th century frame Farmhouses, a large 2-story hay barn, storage shed, a 2-box stall stable w/tack room, corncrib, a clay tennis court, a stocked pond, approx, one mile frontage on the scenic Robinson River and 130 acres of rolling meadows, hayfields and woodlands in a very private setting. $795,000. Brochures available. Mellen Orchard Farm - ideally located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers several wonderful building knolls, 203 acres consisting of 60 acres of apple orchard, 75 acres of wildlife, grasslands, stocked ponds and streams. 3 BR stone house, farm buildings and excellent owner terms. $699,000. Owner may consider selling with less acreage. /s Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 *5l Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 01 “The Real Estate Store” I SOLAR CONTEMPORARY home overlooks lovely pond on private 80 acres. Superb studio space for dancer, artist, etc. Large entertaining room with fireplace, library or den with fireplace. Plenty of room for naturalist or hiker. Nice shed with shop. $535,000 44 ACRE FARM on Thornton River. Large country home with magnificent mountain views & 600 feet of beautiful riverfront. Country kitchen opens to family room with fireplace. Full walk-out basement with well-lit craft, etc. room. Call for details. $445,000 \ BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 18th century home in Sperryville. Every amenity plus exposed log walls, stone ; fireplace & pine floors. Zoned for commercial or residential use. $169,500 39 ACRES of attractive forest rises up Poe’s Mountain. Superb western views to the Blue Ridge. $118,000 NEW LISTINGS NEEDED! NEARLY ALL OUR USTINGS WERE SOLD IN ‘98! Rick Kohler Real Estate IP! Amy sioane 987-8668 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Washington, Virginia B ® 675-1373 ■in i ii ..m.in—.. hi hi mi — H I, 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 1‘nn'idi>ii> {(fordable, ()uaht\ legal Sen’ires Sitae /0J5