Rappahannock News, February 3, 1999

€ 274994 "^LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA SERIALS SECTION KB r-r.r'* ■7*- : .^.eor-L. 122st Year ... No. 5 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1999 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents Come meet the new sheriff Happahannbck residents ate invited to help unite the County and come pi$et the new sheriff and his department on Sunday, Feb. 7 beginning at 3 D.m. at the Washington Fire Department. Sheriff Larry Sherertz wants to tear from you. He invites ' residents to bring their questions and concerns to the meeting. January rainfall Using Dennis Winafield’s i measurements, raintaii in Sperryville during the month of January totaled 5.83 inches, compared to 9.06 inches in January 1998. The average rainfall in January since 1981 was 3.52 inches. To insure accurate readings, he said, “he used three rain gauges.” Bland Music contest slated The annual Rappahannock County student music competition is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28 at The Theatre in Washington. This musical event is sponsored every year by the local Lions Club and is part of a statewide program dedicated to encouraging young vocal and instrumental musicians to develop personal skills and express their talents. As in past years, cash awards to the winners and certificates of participation to all students who perform will be contributed by the Lions Club. Official registration * forms are available from any Rappahannock Lion, music teachers or at the Rappahannock Library. For further information contact Chairman David Gillis at 9878817 or Bob Scott at 937-2147. Happenings in Rappahannock • Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. Norman . Getsinger talks at Rappahannock County library about Taiwan. • Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m. the Rappahannock County School Board meets at RCHS. • Feb. 10, at 7f30 p.m. the Town Council meets at the town hall. > Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Towers spark interest BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The specter of 200-foot telecommunications towers with warning lights being built on mountaintops elicited a lively discussion at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday. County Administrator John McCarthy suggested a public meeting to determine public sentiment for cellular telephone service. The board decided to hold a joint public meeting with the Planning Commission in mid-March at the high school with the telecommunications companies also being invited to present their ideas. “It is the subject of a lot of litigation,” said County Attorney Peter Luke. He advised the board to hire a court reporter to transcribe the meeting in case the county is taken to court. “The companies located six mountaintop sites in the county, but were turned down by two of the landowners—with threats of gunplay,” McCarthy said. The companies want uninterrupted service for people driving through the county. See BOARD, Page A5 CarfMenefee J resigns as local animal warden oiiowing mmKKKM session, the board accepted the resignation of Animal Warden Girt Menefee, and instructed | McCarthy to handle the entire hiring process alone. jl| The board has come under fire from the Equal Employ* ment Opportunity Commission for possible sexual discrimination in the hiring of Menefee over Lisa Marie Reid in 1997 McCarthy said he would advertise the animal warden's |ob in the Rappahannock Newt for several weeks, and then will choose candidates to intSf* * view from the submitted applications. He stated that he did not have a mind. Cooking experiments? nappanannocK tows rnoio/uan eoom Bruce Flinchum, 7th grade, with his Science Fair Project, “The Great Chocolate Melt Down.” Bruce melted different kinds of chocolates under controlled conditions to determine which would melt the quickest. The Science Fair runs from Feb. 3-5. The public is invited to the fair on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 1 until 8 p.m. A Warner reelected as president M the annual meeting of the Library Board of Trustees on Jan. 28 the Board received reports from the various committees and seated its new member, Mrs. Mary Brown of Amissville. Frank Warner, president of the library board, announced that the library has received a letter from Mr. Jo Desha Lucas, Administrator of the Estate of his sister, Judith Carter Lucas advising that the library is the beneficiary of approximately $75,000 from the estate of the late Miss Lucas. The letter set forth the conditions of the bequest, which are that the money shall be “...set aside exclusively for the purchase of children’s books and or ohildren’s visual aids, and that each book purchased have a small bookplate stating it came from a bequest in the memory of Hill Carter Lucas, the mother of the benefactor. A check of $37,5000 representing approximately half of the total, was included with the understanding that the balance will be forwarded shortly after the first of the year. Warner also announced that the Library Director is now a Notary Public for the Commonwealth at Large and that notary services will be available for library patrons as need; that the sound system for the library, which has been in the works for a long time , will be available for the Feb. 5 Friday night program; and that the Secretary of the Board John Hartline was named Citizen of the Year for 1998 by the Rappahannock News. “I have had the pleasure to work See LIBRARY, Page A2 WOULD BE PROUD: Gilman provides insight on Sunday, Feb. 7. Photo courtesy of the Middle Street Gallery Art exhibition begins Feb. 5 “Pulling on the Sky,” an exhibition of mixedmedia collage by Priscilla Gilman will be on display at the Middle Street Gallery from Feb. 5 through Feb. 28. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 7 from 2-5 p.m. Ms. Gilman’s small abstract collages participate in the tradition of "spiritual abstract art” pioneered by such figures as Kandinsky and Rothko; they employ color, texture, and elements of form suggested by the natural world to offer a vision that is playful, yet meditative; intimate yet spacious. The Middle Street Gallery is an artist-run, non-profit cooperative. Middle Street Gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic stop results in arrest A traffic stop by a Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office deputy resulted in the arrest of an Amissville man on charges of operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license and possession of marijuana. Dep. Connie Compton was driving near Amissville on Jan. 31 when she saw a motor vehicle operated by Jeffrey Paul Sanders, 20, on U. S. 211 near the intersection with Route 621. Knowing that Sanders’ license had been suspended, Dep. Compton pulled him over. After confirming that Sanders’ license had not been reinstated, she arrested him. A subsequent search of the vehicle, reportedly owned by his girlfriend, uncovered the marijuana. Sanders has been charged with both offenses. Chain saws stolen Three Stihl chain saws were reported stolen from a bam on Horseshoe Hollow Lane near Washington. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, the owner of the chain saws had last used them at his property on Jan. 25. When he returned to pick them up four days latfer, the chain saws were gone. Stolen were two Stihl model 066 chain saws with 25-inch bars, and one model 044 with a 20inch bar. Sherertz estimated the value of the saws at around $2,000, making the theft a grand larceny. Capt. Jeffrey H. Brown is the investigating officer. The Sheriff’s Office is also investigating the theft of a pressure tank and other items tnm a construction site on Rolling Road near Sperryville reported on Jan. 26. Dep. Roger Jenkins is izmatigating.

The January ice storm When the sun came out after the ice storm of Jan. 15, each branch and twig of every tree was encased with a glittering coat of ice. The world was transformed. I stood at the window and watched a section of the scraggly lilac bush in the back yard slowly bend under the coating of ice until it broke and fell to the ground. , Later, as the air warmed and melting began, shards of ice fell and skitterbd over the ground. Wind helpeaHrees rid their branches of their glistening coat. The yard was covered^ by fragments of ice. Later in the day and well into the next one, I picked up twigs and branches brought down by the storm and threw them onto the growing brush pile at the base of the maple tree. This brush pile is now three feet high and would easily measure four feet in diameter. It appears to be a “hanging out” place for numerous birds; Song and White-throated Sparrows and Juncos. I saw them diving into the pile and disappearing into its safe interior. A pair of Carolina Wrens, a species that stays mated through the winter, spend much time in the innermost recesses of my brush pile. The tw o of them are always together. No doubt they find overwintering, protein rich, spiders there. Spiders are a wren’s favorite food. This brush pile had its origins in my laziness. As I collected and added twigs and the ends of branches after a summer storm, I reasoned that I would eventually move them. I was perceiving the pile as unsightly; not worthy of one who wanted a perfect lawn. The Juncos and Whitethroated Sparrows changed my outlook and I began to see the brush pile as a refuge for birds; a safe place to spend the night, dive into when safety was required, or retreat from falling ice shards. r All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott The ice storm benefited birds not only in my side yard but in other places where limbs fell and created safety for birds; a place where they could search for food without fear of diving predators. A hungry Sharp-shinned Hawk can’t fly well in a twig tangle. storms are nature’s wayof=f»raning. The removal of dead and*ttsel§gstwigs and branches by icemayssaot^be man’s idea of pruning —^yer~ pruning it is. The trees are better off for the removal of the burden of twigs^ho longer bearing summer foliage and functioning as sun traps. In traveling about during the days after the world was coated with ice, I began to look carefully at places exposed when large limbs separated from trees and fell to the ground. There was often a brown, hollow space indicating disease and weakness. Insects or fungus had been at work. In separating from the tree, the limbs exposed new sources of food for birds. Overwintering insects or their eggs were exposed. Birds quickly take advantage and exploit what has been hidden and unavailable. In some instances enough hollow space remained on the tree to provide nesting cavities for titmice and chickadees. Flying and gray squirrels have had a fine time exploring newly available places to spend a cold winter night. There are other ways to perceive ice storms. We humans are inclined to view weather from a narrow and limited perception. Weathermen and their colleagues on TV constantly speak of weather in terms of 1 <s> 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. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: fiappahannock Subscription Rates By Rappahannock......$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27. Name Address City_State_ Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahattnoch Nrius, P.O. 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Here in the Virginia Piedmont, this is sorely needed after the months-long drought we have experienced. The point I am trying to make is that nature invariably balances itself out in a way that benefits all life if we have the patience and insight to -p^rrgiyp and wait for it. BQtnrioiis for their impatience. We want results quickly. I will be the first to admit that as ice began forming on that cold evening in January, I began__ta-fchink 0f the limb lcumberedpOwer^ lifieTeadlrig into this house. When the wind picked up and rattled the ice-covered branches, I felt tension and worry. Would we lose power and find ourselves in a cold, dark house with only fireplaces as a source of heat? I searched for and found a functioning flashlight and placed it on my night table. I would be prepared. The next morning, when the sun sent flickering flames of cold white fire into the air, I began to reconsider. How would the birds view this ice storm? I had my answer when I saw the little sparrows dart into the dense brush pile in the side yard. John Trott, the Virginia naturalist, may be written to at: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va, 22747. Rappahannock News Photo/Carl Ebon CHEER: Jennifer Thomas, senior, shows her Panther pride while cheering for the Varsity boys basketball team during their win against Manassas Park. Library From Page A1 with Mr. Hartline for the past seven or eight years, not only as Secretary of the Board, but as a willing and cooperative member of the Buildings Ground Committee.” Immediately following these remarks, Warner declared all offices vacant and relinquished the chair to Library Director David Shaffer to conduct the elections. Warner and all other officers were reelected to another one-year term by unanimous vote. Officers for 1999 are: Vice president, Charlotte Nichols; Secretary, John Hartline; and Treasurer, Helen Platt. New member Mary Brown was asked to serve as assistant to the treasurer. Committee Chairmen are: Buildings and Grounds, Joy Sloane; Finance, John Hartline; Personnel, John McCarthy; and Policy and Planning, Charlotte Nichols. Other members of the Board are James Gannon and Celine Siira. During his report Library IT’S TAX TIME!!! PROFESSIONAL TAX ASSISTANCE DOESN T COST—IT PAYS! saREEIN STEPHENS. CITY 5011 Main St. (Next to Lantz Pharmacy) 540-869-2007 FRONT ROYAL 470 S. Commerce Ave. (Next to Mom ’s Kitchen) 540-636-3838 MANASSAS 10702 Vandor Lane 703-366-3444 'WE WELCOME ■ • EARLY BIRDS » »LATE FILERS AND EXTENSION FILERS • FEDERAL & OUT OF STATE TAXES W • FUTURE TAX PLANNING • PART YEAR RESIDENTS • DIFFICULT RETURNS ..TVejj^Tat v* Mk INCOME TAX PREPARATION EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS • Tax Returns & Planning • Delinquent Tax Returns k • Computerized Bookkeeping & Accounting • Cash Flow Projections • IRS Problems • Business Plans • Start-Ups Look for us on the Internet! www.sareen-assoc.com Director David Shaffer told the Board that the Fiscal Year 2000 budget is due in the County Administrator’s Office by Feb. 19. The library will feature a large “Black History Month” display in February, which will have local art and four specific book displays: “Slavery in the pre-Civil War U.S.”, “Reconstruction to 1953”, “The Struggle for Equality since ‘Brown v. Board of Education’ and “Fiction, Drama, Poetry, and The Arts.” The next “Friday Night Program” will be held Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. It will be a discussion on Taiwan entitled “The Eagle, the Dragon, and the Beautiful Island” by retired Foreign Service Officer, Norman Getsinger. It was also reported that a tea/reception for library volunteers will be held at the library at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Paul Mellon dies at 91 By John Toler Rappahannock News Staff Writer Philanthropist Paul Mellon, a long-time Fauquier County resident and renowned sportsman, died Feb. 1 at Oak Spring, his home near Upperville. He was 91. Paul Mellon is remembered by many for the wide range of activities he was involved in over a long and productive life: conservator of Fauquier’s rural heritage; collector and patron of the arts; heir to a large fortune, and a breeder of fine race horses. A private service will be held in Upperville and a memorial service held at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., at a later date. Paul Mellon was the son of Andrew W. Mellon, a financial genius and industrialist and former U. S. Secretary of State who built the family fortune in the early years of this century. Paul spent the early years of his life in the Pittsburgh area, and in 1919 entered the Choate School, in Wallingford, Conn. HW'KRliT? | repossession? had credit? Sit IKY CREDIT? \<> CREDIT? NO MONEY * DOWN * ( iTilit \pprm;il ( enter |V. . .11.1 Ch.HKV \lll.. I ill Ik, I \|VIU, New: I m\I ( ,ii, 11 ik k- \ .ms I-S00-635-0730 ( all Toda\ Ml Vpplieatiuns \ceepted 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 ulini> \l/nrtl<ihlr. (fiidlily 1 r^al Sir,n>\ Snice /0J5 He continued his education at Yale University, graduating in 1929, and from there went to Clare College, Cambridge, from which he received an honours B.A. in 1931. He served on the board of the Mellon National Bank in Pittsburgh and other family corporations after college, but his interests were elsewhere. His mother had a country home near Upperville, and in 1931, with an initial purchase of 400 acres, he began building the farm that would be his home for many years. In 1935, he married Mary Conover Brown. His wife died in 1946. He later married his second wife, Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Lloyd, with whom he shared his passion for art. In addition to his love of the land and horses, Mr. Mellon was a true patron of the arts. He followed in the footsteps of his father, who founded the National Gallery of Art in 1937. Paul Mellon is survived tfy his wife of 50 years, “Bunny” Mellon; his daughter, Catherine Conover and son Timothy Mellon, from his first marriage; and three grandchildren, John W. Warned, Virginia S. Warner and Mary W. Greenway. “Hie Secret Life of Cats’’ airs Feb. 10 BY MARY BETH MARTINRappahannock News Staff Writer " A fascinating National Geographic film with scenes shot in Sperryville in October, 1997 will air on TBS cable television at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10. “The Secret Life of Cats,” included a number of scenes filmed on Keyser Run Road in Gid Brown Hollow. Local children, Devin and Keenan Sherwood, Windham and Tiana Lucking and Hannah Morgan appeared in the film, playing nide-andseek that led to them discovering kittens in a bam. In the film, Alison Argo, who wrote, directed, produced and narrated the film, showed gentle domesticated house cats to be ferocious hunters with physically amazing abilities. She further pointed out the staggering impact of the 100 million cats on U.S. wildlife. The film is also available for home video, by calling National Geographic at 800627-5162. Argo said she was presently busy making a movie she called “Wisdom of the Wild,” with the message about the many ways that we can learn from animals. She plans on filming in Colorado, North Carolina, Florida, Kenya and Tanzania.

Standards of Learning results Rappahannock County schools surpass most state averages BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rappahannock County schools surpassed most state averages, and was the overall leader when compared to the four surrounding counties for performance on the Standards of Qeaming (SOL) tests. ''The results were recently published, although the tests ware given last spring. *In mid-February, the Department of Education also wilj send parents individual scores from the testing, said spokesman Cameron Harris. The schools’ report card will be included also. :The tests measure students’ knowledge of the Standards of Learning in third, fifth and eighth grade, as well as ten high school subjects, and will be given annuallyfbrknowledge of the standards. "In the figure, the state will require that 70 percent of the sttidents pass the tests in order for the school to be accredited. A long way to go Rappahannock and schools across the state have a long way to go. In order to put Rappahannock’s achievement in perspective, only 39 schools, or 2.2 percent of the schools in the state, reached the scores necessary for future accreditation. While some have called it “the ruin of the state’s public education system,” they may be surprised to hear what educators are saying. “I see our teachers being very supportive of high standards for the state performance,” said Rappahannock County’s Assistant Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Biggs. “I think the adjustment period has its uncomfortable moments, but overall our kids are going to be successful.” “One thing it does is it helps to get focused, and know that testing and teaching are the same thing,” said Biggs. “Another thing is that it sets up a framework so a child who moves from one school to another school within the state has the exact same standards.” According to Gary Utz, a Warren County School administrator in charge of testing, “The standards are very, very high and we want those standards to be high.” He called this “the first step in a long trip, a long journey.” Biggs added that the teachers have invested a lot of time out of school preparing the new Standards of Learning curriculum since the state required schools to adopt them several years ago. Promotions “There will no more social promotions,” Biggs commented. Student advancement to the next grade level will depend on passing each test. Graduation will also depend not just on completing required courses, such as algebra and geometry, but on passing tests. This will take effect on a graduated basis over the next seven years Remedial services such as summer program and tutoring have already begun. Scores Third grade pupils in the county school scored far above the state average, with 82 percent of the students passing the math test and 75 percent passing the science test. • The number of students passing exceeded scores from Fauquier County with Culpeper, Madison and Warren counties trailing behind. • In the fifth grade, the percentage of students who passed the test exceeded the state average in all subjects except computer technology. • In the eighth grade, however, the percentage of students passing the test was below the state average on every test they took. The number of eighth graders able to pass the science, computer technology and history/social studies tests Comparing school divisions Percentage of high school students passing SOL tests 100 60 20 Rappahannock County Culpeper County Fauquier County Madison County KEY Warren County Rappahannock News Staff Graphtc/Kim Gross were significantly lower than the state averages, however, Rappahannock surpassed all the surrounding counties. • In high school, 87 percent of the Rappahannock students passed the tests in biology, 85 percent passed the reading part of the English test and 63 percent passed algebra II—the state average was 30 percent. The department of education has gone to great lengths to make information available to parents and the community through the proposed mailing and web site, http://www. pen.kl2.va.us. School Plans Under the new SOLs, math can no longer be avoided in high school. Biggs said the school is developing concrete-hands onways to teach abstract concepts and began several years ago, using such a math program in the primary grades. “I think it is possible for 100 percent of the students to pass Algebra,” she added. Soo,n they will all have to pass Algebra in order to graduate. The county contracted with the University of Virginia, Biggs said, to instruct a group of administrators and teachers how to teach so all students will pass Algebra. Telephone tree for seniors needs volunteers BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer One of Mrs. Betsy Thompson’s worst fears about being older and living alone in her' home in Rock Mills was that someday she might need help and no one would know. Mrs. Thompson wrote a Letter to the Editor in the Rappahannock News several years ago, hoping to start a “telephone tree” for people just like herself, said Jeanie McNear, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) coordinator. McNear spoke about the bird class she took from Mrs. Thompson, a nationally recognized ornithologist who had retired to the county. Nothing came of Mrs. Thompson’s suggested telephone tree, and McNear’s Shorin-Rv u OKINAWAN KARATE (tmior ( kisses, 4 • >: ’>() p.m. \< In 11 ( hisses ">: {() - ~ p.m. I Arthur Orago 5th Dan, Sensei 540-635-7554 Betsy Toth 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-349-0632 E Classes Underway loin Any Time! 1 I m ® Spe< iHl dal thanks from ® Bud Corder... -■-to Pastor John Burke, Pastor Mary Beth Blinn, Rev. Merlin iShorb, and many, many friends, Relatives, co-workers and associates for their prayers, cards, vis* its, and donation of time and .n money since my accident on January 5th! 1 have returned to my home in beautiful Rappahannock! And thank the Lord for each new day He gives me! Most special thanks to my wife, Virginia, for all she is doing for me, for without her aid, and of course the grace of y God, I would be lost! God bless everyone! -. ( FURNITURE «uy direct • Save op to 50%, fwwer than local stores. > Before your next furniture purchase.call for price quotes or location . nearest you. • NORTH CAROLINA CYTDium tow? lOMKiri 1TJKI?* vaJiVINiX 1 IvJlN fCaH 1-800/919-2555 .for the location nearest you. 1 iv »> ■ * ;s y+i-fi voice dropped to a mere whisper as she recounted how Thompson died alone in her home, undiscovered for at least a week. No one knew exactly what happened, but' Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Brown discovered her body. Checking-up With the memory of what happened to Mrs. Thompson imprinted on their minds, McNear and Brown are now trying to resurrect Mrs. Thompson’s idea to help older county residents by having someone to check on them once a day. “We don’t want this to happen again,” McNear said. McNear and Brown are working with Triad, a local law enforcement program aimed at providing services to older residents. McNear said help is needed from the community to put the telephone tree in place. First, McNear needs peo THE UNfON HALL 231 Chester Street EACH & EVERY THURSDAY NIGHTI the Avtex Retirees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police CHEST: $1,3S1 Invitation for Bids: Hauling of Leachate From Landfill The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids on services to haul wastewater from the Rappahannock County Landfill (Weaver Road, Rt. 639, Amissville) to the Warrenton Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on U.S. Rt. 211 in Warrenton, VA. The volume of material produced currently averages 1,000 gallons per day, but pumping and hauling operations should be arranged so as to manage the gaHonage produced (which increases in wet weather). That gallonage is projected to decrease due to new management operations, including a 'pump-back* system, currently under permit review by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. No volume of water for hauling is guaranteed to thq successful bidder. The landfill operator shall arrange a mutually convenient schedule with the hauler, which shall generally take place during normal hours of operation. The successful bidder shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality. In addition, the bidder shall at all times comply with the directions of the staff at the Warrenton wastewater treatment facility and the Rappahannock County Landfill in matters of operational procedures (of particular note, wastewater may not be released into the treatment facility under pressure). Copies of the complete General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. A pre-bid meeting will be held for any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Friday, February 19 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Administrator's Office. Attendance is not required in order to bid on the work herein described. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated; for this agreement, a per-gallon price shall be used. All fees for treatment of the hauled wastewater shall be the responsibility of Rappahannock County. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Monday, February 22,1999, by 4:00 p.m., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months, from March 1, 1999 through Feb. 28, 2000, but may be extended for additional twelve (12) month periods upon agreement of both parties. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The County reserves the right to obtain alternate leachate disposal solutions (on-site treatment & disposal, etc.) should they become available. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator pie to help identify those who would benefit from a daily telephone call. She suggested that ministers might be able to help more than most since they would probably be best at reaching the community. Next, she will need callers from different areas in the county, she said. “P tably, the call would be at one same time of day. It is just a simple call to check on someone to see if they are OK I don’t want it to become time consuming. It is not meant to be a call to chat,” McNear said. “We will respond if there is a problem, but the sheriff’s office does not have the personnel to make the telephone calls,” said Brown. McNear said five volunteers are needed to start the program. 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Toler, Executive Vice President Mary Beth Martin, Reporter Carl Ebom, Photographer To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday „ Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1999 Our View The time is now Virginia’s private colleges and i universities need increased funding The General Assembly is about to enter its budget planning phase, and Virginians concerned about the current status of higher education need to let legislators know how they feel. Fortunately, much groundwork has already been done. The Virginia Business Higher Education Council has adopted two important goals that the General Assembly must consider in its deliberations: a reduction in educational costs for Virginia college students and their families, and increased “investment” by the state in its institutions of higher learning. GbVT Jim Gilmore’s proposed 20 percent reduction j in tuition at public colleges and universities will bring tuition costs to pre-1990 levels, with in-state undergraduate students paying 30 percent or less of the cost of their education. The governor’s proposal includes an additional $75 million in state money to be given to public institutions to offset the reduced tuition rates. So far, so good. However, total spending for higher education will not increase, leaving most of Virginia’s public colleges and universities where they were before — at the bottom in spending per student, when compared to similar institutions in other states. According to the Virginia Business Higher Education Council study, $123 million more is needed: $77 million for operating costs, $14 million for student aid, and $32 million for building maintenance and repairs. And where would this money come from? The General Assembly has almost $1 billion at its disposal. But the time to act is quickly running out. Since 1999 is a “short session,” most committees will finish their work on the state budget by Saturday. Call or fax your representatives today, expressing your concerns about adequate funding of Virginia’s public colleges and universities. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom ' Heavy rain clouds shroud the mountains and add drama to the landscape in this view off Route 522 on a recent afternoon. ' Li Letters Katzen listens, then acts accordingly Henry Gorfein’s letter (Rappahannock News, Jan. 20) complains that our only (sic) delegate to the Virginia House of Delegates, Mr. Jay Katzen, has not introduced legislation for taxes on food and lodging revenues. (A referendum on the food tax was passed by the county in November) According to Mr. Gorfein, he put “his politics above the desires of his constituents,” showing that “he just doesn’t get it.” Mr. Katzen has been elected three times on a pledge to reduce taxes. He is certainly not going to reverse himself completely by introducing a new tax. Yes, he must listen to the voices of his constituents, and he does, very attentively. Most of the time he votes with the tide. Sometimes, he votes against it, on the basis of principles laid down before his elections. He is doing the job we elected him to do. Three times. Say, I wonder if we could eliminate the hackneyed epithet, “he just doesn’t ? get it, “from our discourse, at least ,,rL around here? Saying “you don’t agree with me, and that means you’re stupid” doesn’t bring a person around to your way of thinking. And please take note: rv' * Washington leadership has proscribed J*' • against the Politics of Personal Destruction. Bob DarW ! Woodville History teaches us some very valuable lessons 'v The increasingly menacing threats by U.S. Led NATO members against Serbia’s efforts to hold the country together bring up interesting memories: Suppose, in 1863-64, the leading nations in Europe had chosen to intervene in the American Civil War. Suppose Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia and others had sent an ultimatum to President Lincoln: “Mr. President, you must stop General Sherman’s savage scorched-earth march through Georgia, where his forces are killing civilians and destroying property. These people want only to be left alone to govern themselves. If you do not stop your attacks, grant at least autonomy to the South, we will send our military across the Atlantic and make you do so.” Gives one a slightly different view of the situation in Kosovo, doesn’t it? The analogy is not perfect. It is, however, not far from the mark. We would do well to remember our first President’s advice on foreign policy: trade with all countries that trade fairly; avoid entangling alliances not need; ed for our survival, as they will involve us in endless bickering and wars not of codeem to us. ‘ It was good advice then. “ It’s good advice now. We should give this sub- 1 ject thought, then tell our w ‘ elected representatives how , we feel. John L. Marocchi ’ Sperryvilife ' ■ ——■■■■....I From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 6,1969 Miss Carter Moffett of Washington was a delegate to the Virginia MidWinter Conference of 4-H All Stars which was held the past weekend in Natural Bridge. Carter is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. W.F. Moffett Jr. Farm program notices listing individual farm allotments, base acreages, yields, and payment rates under the 1969 wheat and feed grain programs have been mailed to producers in Rappahannock County, according to H.S. Barksdale, Chairman, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee. June Jordan who is the proprietor of Fodderstack Pottery in Washington will leave today for Pensacola, Fla. where she will teach for the remainder of the school year. She will instruct classes in pottery making at the University of West FldfidaThere will be a sweetheart dance at the Community Center in Washington on Friday, Feb. 14 beginning at 8 p.m. Music by the “Soul Shakers and David Green,” featuring Dexter McDonald. Coats and ties required. Aivad from the Sperryville Corner Store listed pork chops at 79 cents a pound; a half gallon milk at 58 cents; a pound of bacon at 39 cents; Mdkwell House coffee at'79 cents a pound and seven cans of World’s favorite peas for only $1. Rappahannock 4-H Clubs will hold their annual fundraising supper Saturday, March 15 at die elementary school cafeteria. Miss Burtner i is planning a menu of turkey, can died yams, green beans, rolls, milk or coffee and dessert. Adults will pay $1.25; youth 10 and under 75 cents. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 31, 1974 The arrival of a house which came in two sections created interest near Washington this week. Each half of the structure arrived on a lowboy which delivered it right to the home site and deposited it over the basement which had been dug and walled in preparation. This house was delivered to the property of Clarence Baldwin for his daughter Susan Jenkins and her family. Mrs. Annie Cooke and Mrs. Frances Salter of Rappahannock were among the 45 members of the Shenandoah Valley American Association of Retired Persons who attended a performance Saturday of the Ice Capades at the Capital Centre at Landover, Md. A talent program will be given at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill Feb. 8 for the benefit of the senior choir. Sponsors are Mrs. Rachel Ay lor, Mrs. Mary Jordan and Mrs. Mabel Pendleton. Mrs. Charles Raney and Mrs. Paul Miller, both of Flint Hill have been named co-chairmen of the 1974 Heart Fund Drive in Rappahannock County. Mrs. Raney and Mrs. Miller will coordinate efforts of community volunteers who will conduct a mail-in campaign for “Heart Month.” Funds collected will support research, educational and community service programs sponsored by the Virginia Heart Association. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989 The lack of rain has caused a number of brush fires in an orchard outside Sperryville. Forest Warden Tippy Jenkins said last week that the woods are extremely dry, and asked residents to be especially careful when burning outdoors. Sandra Cartwright-Brown, pro-,"; prietor of the Conyers house near v Slate Mills, will offer a day-long seminar for potential innkeepers on’ Saturday, Feb. 4 \\\ Congratulations to Emory Conner* upon his retirement from The — •. Rochester Corporation after 37 an<^ ; half years of service. -» * Barbara Dawn Swindler gradual , ed from York College in * Pennsylvania in December with a *■* ; bachelor of science degree in respira- * tory therapy. She is the granddaugh- * ter of Mrs. Lee Swindler of Sperryville. —COMPILED BY ! BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of Fir* Washington OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Students in grades 1-12 pose in frbnt of the Washington Elementary School on Mt. Salem Avenue in 1907. They were the first to attend the school. *2

Character traits that enhance I S In observance of National School Counselors Week, Feb. 1-J, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you — the community, parents, grandparents, school staff and friends of ouh children — for the examples thpt you set on a regular basis. j By using those special “teachable moments” you instill life long character traits th^t will enhance children’s successes and happiness in life. j With escalating family and social problems — from higher divorce rates to substance atjuse, to crime and violence — children need a strong, grounded foundation in order to! make wise decisions that n<jt only affect them but also thfise around them. j The saying “actions speak loider than words” holds very tr<ie in this case. Children and yoking people are visual leamer£ and gather cues from what they see from others around them. Research suggests that experiencing a caring community provides the foundation for children’s development of character, citizenship and intellect. J Character really counts! It cobnts in personal relationships, in school, at the workplace and in life. Who you are makes a difference! It is hereditary, it does not develop automatically, it must be developed by continuous example and demand. i We all can continue to help biiild the character of the next generation — one person at a time — by continuing to exhibit good character in all interactions. Thanks for doing your part. If you have questions or need resources on how you can help in other ways, feel free to call me at RCES, at 987-8259. Candace M. Lamma is a Counselor at RCES. Key Club active at Wakefield iThe Key Club at Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly has been active this year with a i^umber of community programs. James Mumper, president, reported at a recent meeting the club’s involvement with the Front Royal Kiwanis’ fundraising pancake breakfast, a food drive at Thanksgiving, and the adopti<yj of a family for the holid^te. The adopted family received food, clothing, gift certificates, a holiday wreath and turkey from the club. 4The 25 member group is investigating becoming imlftlved with roadside and wtfijjerwav cleanup efforts for the spring. The Key Club is one of many enrichment opportunities WCDS offers its students during the last period of the day. The activities offered change each semester and are gecftrated by student and/or faculty interest. n stihl Once In %\ Lifetime Deal! s Buy one of our rf most popular chain saws. Now more affordable than ever! ^the 029 will handle the toughest jobs & then some. 16" Bar - Save $50 Now! m lightweight and affordable, the «7isgr. great for trimming and H oo • 5 do Monday - rndav H 00 • 1 v 00 Saturday S' 540-825-8371 TO SWAN S J A SWAN. JR & CO R! . •Itti A I. lii.mi c STIHL A Person of Character... ... is trustworthy. Treats people with respect; ... is responsible; ... is fair; » ... is caring; ... is a good citizen. The building blocks of good character: Trustworthiness: Honesty is to tell the truth; to be sincere. Don’t betray a trust, deceive, mislead, cheat, or steal; don’t be devious or tricky. Integrity: Stand up for your beliefs; be your best self; walk your talk; show commitment, courage, and self-discipline. Don’t do anything you think is wrong. Promise-Keeping: Keep your word, and honor your commitments; pay your debts and return what you borrow. Loyalty: Stand-by, support and protect your family, friends, and country. Don’t talk behind people’s backs, or spread rumors or engage in harmful gossip; don’t do anything wrong to keep or win a friendship or gain approval; don’t ask a friend to do anything wrong. Respect for Others: Judge all people on their merits; be courteous and polite, tolerant, appreciative and accepting of individual to make decisions about their own lives. Don’t abuse, demean, or mistreat anyone; don’t use, manipulate, exploit or take advantage of others. Accountability: Think before you act: consider the consequences on all people affected;think for the long term; be reliable; be accountable; accept responsibility for the consequences of your choices; set a good example for those who look up to you. Don’t make excuses, blame others for your mistakes or take credit for others’ achievements. Excellence: Do your best and keep trying; be diligent and industrious. Don’t quit or give up easily. Self-Restraint: Exercise self-restraint and be disciplined. Fairness: Treat all people fairly; be open-minded; listen to others; try to understand what they are saying and feeling. Make decisions which affect others only after appropriate considerations. Don’t take unfair advantage of others’ mistakes or take more than your fair share. Caring: Show you care about others through kindness, caring, sharing and compassion, live by the Golden Rule and help others. Don’t be selfish, mean, cruel or insensitive to others’ feelings. Citizenship: Play by the rules, obey laws; do your share; respect authority; stay informed; vote; protect your neighbors. Pay your taxes; 1 e charitable; help your community by volunteering service; protect the environment; conserve natural resources. CHARACTER COUNTS ia a service mark of the CHARACTER COUNTS Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics. Board From page A1 Board member Mike Massie said a telecommunications company had approached him about building a tower on his land. He said he listened to them, and then questioned the environmental impact of steep mountain roads. If no landowners accepted the companies’ offers, he said, the issue would be resolved. “The joker in the deck is the VDOT right-of-way,’’ said Luke. The companies may also be able to locate towers on utility line right-of-ways without the county having much control, he added. Joy Sloane, president of Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, suggested that before any towers were built, a bond should be posted for removing them when they become obsolete. “The citizens didn’t want the towers, but they wanted the service,” McCarthy said. School Choice In another matter, board member Ron Frazier asked the other members to support the Virginia Children’s Educational Act that proposed s ate income tax credit for educational expenses. With only three people in the audience, the board discussed the merits of the measure and voted 4-to-l to endorse it, with Roger Welch voting “nay.” Under the board’s rules, since the item was added to the agenda, it failed for lack of a unanimous vote. Unfair taxation Michael Sharman, attorney for Five Forks Baptist Church, requested that the church be reimbursed for erroneously collected taxes on utility bills since 1978. The board debated the moral and legal issues at length and then voted to pay $135 to the Five Forks Baptist Church and $153 to the Woodville Baptist Church, which had also applied for a tax reftmd, the amount the churches paid in taxes to the utility companies for the past three years. But on Luke’s advice, it postponed payment for prior years until he researched the matter. Sharman said the law clearly stated that the 3-year statute of limitations did not apply and the county treasurer would be required to pursue the matter in court. Luke disagreed. Other business • A public meeting with the board and a Warren County supervisor to discuss the draft of the boundary proposal between Warren and Rappahannock counties was tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. on March 4 at the Chester Gap Fire Hall. • Dr. David Gangel informed the board that planning will be completed on Feb. 17 for the high school expansion, and the architects will begin drawing. • Buck Payne asked the board members to be liaisons with the residents in their districts in the Trash Free Rappahannock program that will run for six weeks, beginning March 1. Funds in the amount of $10,000 will be available to individuals and organizations for picking up roadside trash. • A vote on whether to approve the Fire and Rescue appropriations was tabled until Feb. 10, in order for the board to have time to review the information presented at the meeting. • After considerable discussion, the board authorized two police vehicles to be purchased for $46,492.70, with member Mike Massie voting as the only “nay” vote. He argued that two new vehicles had been purchased for the sheriff’s department for the past three years. • A joint meeting with the Washington Town Council was confirmed for 7:30p.m. on Feb. 10 at the town hall to discuss four boundary adjustments around the town. • McCarthy said a bill sponsored by Sen. Kevin Miller permitting the county to charge a 4 percent flat rate on the Meals and Lodging Tax in establishments that do not itemize the two was passed by the state Senate, and was headed for the House. • A resolution recommended by Del. Jay Katzen (R-31st) that was added to the agenda failed for lack of a unanimous vote. “The resolution was for voluntary programs to help clean up the Rappahannock River,” McCarthy said. T^ie vote was 4-to-l, with Massie voting against it. Executive session Matters discussed in executive session included the continuing negotiations for acquiring the old Aileen property near Flint Hill. County Attorney Peter Luke and County Administrator John McCarthy were authorized to spend up to $10,000 for further testing required by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Luke said the DEQ requested the county to have soil, water and air samples collected from under, in and around the building and from a nearby stream. ENTIRE STOCK OF FALL & WINTER OUTERWEAR Now's the time to take advantage of incredible savings on our entire stock of ladies', men's and children's fall and winter outerwear. 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Rappahannock News • Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4 • Real Estate/B6 Section B February 3, 1999 Urban renewal: Mattie Ball Fletcher house gets a facelift By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer (First of a series. In this multi-part series, we will follow the progress of this project through its completion later this year.) Robin Kevis has his hands full. ; He has undertaken the renovation of the old Mattie Ball Fletcher house at Main &nd Calvert Streets in Washington — a major project — and his clients are his parents, Charles and Carroll Kevis. According to Robin, his toother was first attracted to the house by the boxwood archway that graces the back yard. Peering down that green alley on an unseasonably warm January morning, one can anticipate just how refreshing its shadows will be on a sweltering day this forthcoming August. Ancient abode The Mattie Ball Fletcher house was built in the mid1700’s and is a fascinating antiquity. ! The original structure was a; 18 by 28 foot chestnut log cabin, situated on the present home’s north side. This room i^ a treasure that it is to remain unobscured by sheetrock, veneer or marble. All who see it know that this nest of a room — with its massive stone fireplace, low ceiling, flagstone floors, chestnut log walls and hand-hewn beams — will be the place in the home to share a conversation, sip coffee on a cold winter morning, or find refuge from the heat on a humid summer night. It is said that this original FACELIFT: Robin Kevis (left) is in charge of the renovation project on the former Mattie Ball Fletcher house, now owned by Charles and Carroll Kevis. The boxwood archway (right) is a mainstay, and dominates the rear garden. —. i • ......... ■ „rt ,n itHr-'-rwffrrf'iti Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Gerald Ochs structure served as a lockup for the pre-Washington settlement, and then became the county jail in 1833. Leg irons attached to its log walls attest to that use. One might expect the air in this space to vibrate with the ghosts of malcontents and felons, but the only disturbance was the blaring of a car horn down the street by the Washington Post Office. Notable residents The house has been home to a number of notables. Daniel Mason, the local magistrate, resided there during its manifestation as a jail through the Civil War. The distinguished architect and builder, James Leake Powers, called it home at the end of the last century; perhaps his visions for the County Courthouse and the County Jail came to him while contemplating the garden from the second story porch. At the turn of the century, the house served as the town’s first telephone office. Shortly thereafter, it was totally renovated by Mrs. N. B. T. Coleman, nee Corrie Peyton, and became Known as the Peyton House, an antiques showroom. The Peyton House’s last resident was Martha Ball Buckner Fletcher, who at the time of her passing in 1996 at age 107 was the oldest descendant of Martha Washington. She was also the mother of the late Jim Bill Fletcher, and grandmother of attorney Bill Fletcher of Sperryville. Mrs. Fletcher’s House Mattie Ball Fletcher loved the boxwood archway that dominates the rear garden. She said that one side of the garden was for vegetables and fruits, and the other aide “reserved for flowers and contemplation.’’ When completed, the new wing of the house will overlook the boxwoods, which will receive addi tional sunlight reflecting off the new copper roof. The spirit of Mattie Ball Fletcher lives on in the old house, and the Kevis family will And pleasure there, recalling the lives of those who lived there before them. Stop Pacing, Fretting, Wishing, And Waiting. Enroll in the itawahannock News Premium Office Pickup Service As a POPS participant M • Pay only once a year and save 20% off newstand prices! • Receive one of the first issues of the Rappahannock News hot off the press! • Convenient, no hassle purchasing; no store lines, no searching for coins. • Available for pick-up every Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Rappahanock News office Main Street, Washington. This exciting service is just a phone call away iTnina

Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 7 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. rust Baptist • Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting 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. 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. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Thursday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Sunday: Sunday Wednesday: Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday School 9:30 a.m. FT Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Children & Adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mattie Nawrocki to represent county in Band Festival on Feb. 5 and 6 Rappahannock County Public Schools sent 11 students to the District 14 Band Auditions in November, 1998. As the highest scorer, Mattie Nawrocki of Rappahannock County Elementary school was selected to represent the county at the District 14 Band Festival on Feb. 5 and 6. Mattie, a sixth grader, auditioned on trumpet which she will also anxiously await hearing both the middle school and the high school students from our district who are involved in the program. The concert is scheduled for Saturday afternoon on Feb. 6. she will play in the District Joana. An exceptional musician, she also plays the french horn in the Middle School Band. She practices the trumpet, french horn, and the keyboard extensively. Mattie is definitely a star in the making! This is the first time in many years Rappahannock County has participated in the District Band Program and we are very proud of Mattie for her “pioneer efforts.” During the audition, she had to play memorized scales, the chromatic scale, and sight read a piece of music no one had ever seen before. This is a huge achievement for anyone, let alone a sixth grader having the highest score in the county. Band Director, Lynne Fournier, will accompany Mattie to the festival where congratulations to all ol the students who participated in the District. 14 Band Auditions! Keep up the good work! Happy birthday wishes are sent out to Peggy Bruce, Boyd Spellman, Anne Washington and Tonya Meade. Hope your day is special., Registration for area athletics are “gearing”up. Spring soccer registration will be held for the Rappahannock County Soccer League on Feb. 6 and Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Contact Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 for more information. Rappahannock Athletic Association will hold registration at the Rappahannock County Library on Feb. 6, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Birth certificates are needed for all new players. For more information or for rates, call Fred Naramore at 937-5367 or Mauri Payne at 675-3729. All games are played in Amissville. ; “A Child’s Health” will be presentedon Saturday, Feb. 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. Many activities will be offered including child and infant CPR training; vision and hearing screening; depression screening; story time and puppet theater; fingerprinting for personal ID by the Culpeper Police Department; developmental screening; local 4-H and “Doc in the Box.” McGruff, the crime dog will be the special guest. Several community agencies will also be available to answer questions or provide information. Plan to take advantage of this free service to assure your child’s continued good health. * Volunteers are needed to help with the 1999 Trash free Rappahannock (TFR) clean up drive with a $1,000 first prize for the most bags collected. If you are interested or need more information to assist with this program call Hunt Harris at 987-3366. Enjoy this spring-like weather and have your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays. Washington residents welcome visitors Guests of Mrs. Alice Butler this past week and weekend were Mrs. Barbara Gasiewicz of Bushwood, Md., Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean, Alicia Butler and Kevin McGuire of Vienna. They all attended and enjoyed the variety show sponsored by the Washington Baptist Church on Saturday evening at The Theatre. Speaking of the variety show, how can Rev. Phil Bailey be so many different people? His “Charlie Brown” act was unbelievable, as well as “Bubba” Bailey. The entire cast did a fantastic job, we can hardly wait until next year. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz visited and had lunch with Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and sons, Eric and Jason in Centreville last Wednesday. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Schultz attended the Silver Eagles Association luncheon of World War II Navy Pilots in Fairfax. Barbara Embrey of Marshall joined Richard and Ann Simmons and Edward and Ruth Clark for dinner on Sunday evening at Country Cookin in Warrenton to celebrate the birthdays of Barbara and Ruth. By RUTH CLARK 675-3668 Bonnie Brown of Gaithersburg, Md. was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Happy birthday to Mrs. Mary Lois Atkins of Sperryville, who will celebrate Feb. 6. Other birthdays include Rock Smoot of Harris Hollow Road on Sunday, Feb. 7; Frank Moffett on Monday, Feb. 8 and Randy Beatty of Point O’ Woods, Front Royal on Wednesday, Feb. 10. We extend best wishes and happy returns to each one. Visitors on Sunday evening of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Mrs. Atkins of Rileyville. Phil Butler of Falls Church spent from Thursday until Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Alice Butler. Phil is recuperating nicely following recent knee surgery. The “Weigh Down” workshop will begin at the Washington Baptist Church on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The last day to sigh up for tKe program is Feb. 10. For more information call Karyl Bailey at 675-2950 after 7 p.m. Have a great week and call me should you have news for this column. Fosters celebrate 50th anniversary Charles and Lucy Foster of Flint Hill were honored with a reception celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary given by their children on Dec. 20 at the Flint Hill fire hall. The celebration was attended by 100 of their closest friends and family members. The couple was married Dec. 22, 1948 in Hagerstown, Md. by the Rev. Norman Trott. They are the parents of three daughters, Sandra Hawkins of Front Royal, Charlotte Tummeyer and Sharon Dodson, both of Flint Hill. They also have four grandchildren, Scott and Barry Tummeyer and Allyson and Jacob Dodson. Mrs. Foster is the former Lucy Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Foster thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and look forward to many more happy years together. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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" o. Taylor Haden C. Taylor Haden 'b! , ‘.Christopher Taylor Haden celebrated his first birthday with family and friends on Jan. 22, 1999 at his home in Chhrles Town, W. Va. "Taylor is the son of Scott and Angie Haden. He is the grandson of Kenneth and Elaine Hix of Washington as well as the grandson of Tom and Ruth Haden of Inwood, WVa. Dine at a discount for Hospice "Priced at just $20, Hospice offhe Rapidan’s Adventures in Dining coupon book presents an'Opportunity to save up to $200 on dining at 31 popular restaurants throughout the northern Piedmont. Proceeds benefit the organization’s Benevolent Care Fund for terminally ill patients and their families. Coupons are valid throughout 1999. Tb purchase or for more information, call Hospice of the Rapidan at 825-4840. Hospice of the Rapidan provides skilled medical care, social services, volunteer support, and bereavement counseling to residents of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Rappahannock and surrounding counties. _ Hospice of the Rapidan is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, and most private insurance companies provide some reimbursement for hospicte care. Contributions from the community make it possible for Hospice of the Rapidan to care for patients with little or" no source of reimbursement, so community fund raising efforts like Adventures in Dining are crucial to its mission. Viewtown Sympathy is extended to the Compton family on the degth of Lizzie Compton last Thursday, Jan. 28. Everyone will miss her! Brittany Reid was a weekend guest of April Reid. Mrs. Carolyn Dodson and 'J'rez Moorland of Manassas were Sunday guests of Carolyn’s parents, Mr. and Iffrs. Charles Dodson. They also visited with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. icky Settle was a sday visitor Mr. and Mrs. kerey Dodson. \ Mrs. Barbara Settle was a Tuesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. \ '•‘Jerry Corbin Jr. is home with the flu , hope he gets well soOn Sperryville residents entertain Anniversary wishes go out to my brother and sister-inlaw, Ronnie and Sandra Jenkins, who celebrated 25 years together on Feb. 1. Many stores in the Sperryville area are planning special sales for the upcoming Valentine and President’s Day weekend. Check out their specials! Nia Genther of Front Royal was a Friday guest of Tiffany Wayland. The girls enjoyed The businesses on Main Street in Sperryville welcome Davette’s Signs and Calligraphy to 29 Main Street. Links and Chains has expanded their fine line of art, estate pieces, jewelry, hats, handwoven articles, etc. to 36 Main Street. Mrs. LeeAnna Wharton and Amber Dodson were Wednesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Ashleigh Pullen. Amber and their day on rrom school, even though they played school all day. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins were Mrs. Ethel Jenkins and Connie of Aroda, Cecil Buracker, Ms. Jean Stonebreaker and Sammy of Luray, Lester Deal and Mrs. Angie Baldwin. Guests in the Jenkins home on Saturday were Larry Jenkins and Ms. Lori Darnell of Culpeper, Mrs. Cathy Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Danny Ray Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Feb. 7. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. Birthday wishes go out to my brother Richard Jenkins who will celebrate his on Feb. 8. Ashleigh enjoyed playing together. Ronnie Jenkins and Ms. Donna Clark and Bryan were Monday evening guests in the Jenkins home. Thursday night dinner guests in the Jenkins home were Larry Jenkins and Lori Darnell of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Baldwin. The Rappahannock Women’s Bureau will meet the first Friday of each month. The next meeting will be Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Self-Help Center, 31 Main Street in Sperryville. Call Elizabeth Lee-Harris at 9871002 if you are interested but cannot attend this meeting. Have a good week and give me a call with your social news. Public school weekly menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Feb. 8: Hash browns/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Feb. 9: Canadian bacon/cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday: Feb. 10: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Feb. 11: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Feb. 12: I’m Yours breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Feb. 8: Sausage and cheese pizza, sugar cookie, choose two: choice of vegetable, fresh apple wedge. Tuesday, Feb. 9: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, choose two: glazed carrots, cherry cobbler with cool whip. Wednesday, Feb. 10: Hot steak/cheese on bun, choose two: parsley potatoes, steamed broccoli, chilled fruit. Thursday, Feb. 11: Chicken pattie on bun, peanut butter cookie, choose two: potato rounds, green beans, fresh fruit. Friday, Feb. 12: Sweetheart lasagna, Cupid garlic bread, choose two: Love in bloom corn, Be Mine applesauce, Valentine pixie pie. RCHS Monday, Feb. 8: Fish filet/hush puppy, potato rounds, green beans, mini pretzels or sausage pizza, potato rounds and fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 9: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese, vegetable sticks, choice of fruit or cheeseburger on bun, veggie sticks and fruit. Wednesday, Feb. 10: Chili con came, hash browns and nacho’s, apple cobbler, com bread or crackers or cheese pizza, deli ham sandwich. Thursday, Feb. 11: Lasagna, fresh veggies/dip, buttered peas, hot garlic bread or chicken salad on ^ bun, chicken nuggets. | Friday, Feb. 12: Sweetheart taco’s, Cupid french fries, Love in bloom ^ com, Valentine V cup cake or I’m ^ Yours sub, Be Mine hamburger. Can't MaIce It To New OrIeans Ior MARdi Gras - (Come To The Copper Bit! , Join us for our BLOWOUT - Feb. 16tk featuring "Two Easy" at 8 p.m.-closing Satellite Bar with Food and Beverage Specials all night long! i M Come on by this weekend! Friday: DJ-Eddie 9:30 p.m. Saturday: Gary Smallwood Band 9:30 p.m. (Back by popular demand!) Pool Tables Happy Hour. Mon.-Fri. 4-7 Sun. 12-7 xh.e Copper Bit Gt 540-347-5757 V 573 Frost Avenue • Warrenton.VA w Peebles Groat Fashions. Groat Pricas. Evary Doyl ROYAL fLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAV SHOTTING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Women’s Bureau to meet The Rappahannock Women’s Bureau has changed its regular meeting time to the first Friday of each month. The next meeting will be Feb. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Self-Help Center, 31 Main Street, Sperryville. Three committees will form, Women in Business, Women and the Arts and Women and Home Ownership. Call Elizabeth Lee-Harris if you are interested but cannot make the meeting, 987-1002. Science fair scheduled Students at Rappahannock Elementary School and Rappahannock High School are busy getting their science projects ready for the Rappahannock Science Fair which will run from Feb. 3-5. The public is invited to visit the Science Fair from 1 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 DARE graduation planned The public is invited to attend the annual fifth and sixth grade DARE graduation on Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School auditorium. Rappahannock Sheriff Larry Sherertz will be speaking. RAA registration set The Rappahannock Athletic Association has announced the following dates and times for registration: Saturday, Feb. 6; Saturday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 20. All registration will be held from 9 a m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. All new players signing up must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration. Cost ranges from $35 to $60, a discount applies for each additional family member. For information or rates call Fred Naramore at 937-5367 or Mauri Payne at 675-3729. All games are played in Amissville. Valentine’s dinner planned The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is having its annual Valentine’s dinner on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. The meal will consist of half-barbecued chicken with wild rice, mashed potatoes, peas, rolls, garden salad, homemade desserts and beverages. Prices are $8.50 for adults, couples $15 and children under eight will be $3. The meal will be prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company. Carry-out service will be available. For tickets or information call Harriet at 987-8085 or Nancy at 987-8495. Referee class scheduled A Grade 8 soccer referee class will be held in Warrenton. Call Susan Huff at 347-4775 for information. April Kite Fly slated The annual Ben Venue Kite Fly has been scheduled for April 17. Volunteers are needed and any interested organizations wishing to set up or participate should contact Heidi Eastham at 675-3444. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9 beginning at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road office in Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 8257391 (TDD). 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. Call 825-0476 and ask for Malcolm Davis, GED Examiner for information. 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 Toth at 349-0632 or Arthur Drago at 635-7554. Spring Soccer registration slated The Rappahannock County Soccer League announces that Spring soccer registration will take place in February. There will be two on-site registrations at Rappahannock County Elementary School on Feb. 6 and 13 from 9 a.m. until noon. For more information call Sara Lawrey at 675-1781. Soccer coach training set E certificate instruction will be offered Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at Highland School in Warrenton. This class is designed for U-10 and U-12 coaches. New and experienced coaches are encouraged to attend. The cost varies with club memberships. Call Susan Huff at 347-4775 for more information. Items sought for donation drive The Washington Baptist Church is having a Spring Event Donation Drive and welcomes any donations or help from the public. A silent auction, yard sale, bake sale and hamburger/hot dog sale will be held in conjunction with the Fodderstack Classic 10K race on Saturday, April 24. Proceeds from this event will go toward the church building fund. For information call the church office at 675-3336. 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. For more information call 675-3619. Health Dept, to hold special hours The Rappahannock Health Department will be open the second Monday of each month for WIC and WIC check pick-up from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Call 675-3516 for information. Fruit school scheduled The Annual Rappahannock-Madison Fruit School will be held on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Graves Mountain Lodge. For more information contact Kenner Love at 675-3619.

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The Times wi not accept lability fcr Ns talure, tor any causa, to insert an atfrerlsoment and rseetvoe the right to reject my advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not table tor toe quatty of advertised products or services. We Accept [- -| £ j] [ ] |T- ] SPERRYVILLE, 4BR, 2BA on 2nd fir, over Mountainside Market Health Food Store, 1500 sq.ft. + Ig outdoor deck. Cath. ceil in LR, everything just 3 yrs old. All appliances. Avail. Nowl Call Brian 540-987-1010. WASHINGTON. VA, basement apt. for male/ female occupant. $275/ mo. Avail. Feb. 1. private entrance, private BA, BR, LR, W/D, dogs not allowed. Lee or Wendi 540-987-8335 $196,000 For private 56+acres w/mountain views on hard surface road. Some open land, springs + a river runs through. Approximately 70 miles from DC, just minutes from Sky Line Drive. Owner financing available. 540-5473992 CENTRALLY LOCATED IN Wash- , ington Virginia. We have available three one-bedroom apartments. All include one full bath; combination kitchen/ dinning area/ living area. 2 available ground level; 1 second floor. All three with beautiful mountain views, i Convenient office or ' residential parking. Central a/c & heat; some hardwood floors; Prices range from $425-$550/mo. Available now. Please call Scott 675-3807 for more information. w/3. hitch, blade assembly, good cond., $8000; Rhino 15' batwing mower, very good i cond., $5000. 540-6876316. WANTED tO BliY used farm tractors in running cond. or not running cond. 540-657-9910. I Grass, 35 to sq. bales, in bam, easy access, $21 bale. Flint Hilt. 540675-3137. missing approx. $1,000 reward 6 offered for info leading to the arrest A conviction of person/ persons involved if stolen or shot. Ray T. Cannon 540937-< 7-4900. DULPEPER TOURS: 540-825-9355. Sat., Mar. 27, MCI Center, Bamum & Bailey Circus Matinee. Bring children. Sat., Apr. 10, lunch & cherry blossoms from glassboat “Odyssey”. The annual report of the Robert M. Darby Foundation is : available for inspection at Millwood Farm, Woodville, Virginia 22749. Robert M. Darby Manager 2-3-99 *238215 condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1000/ obo. 540-351-6046. 94 CROWN VICTORIA, 4Dr, 134K miles, $2600. Call 540-6753291. '85 JEEP CHEROKEES 4cyl, 2dr, exc. cond., $3400. 540-675-3291. Sonny s Auto Parts Used parts far cars & Duds Some new parts MokxSttarHnssbns&parts Instated (Ipuchseed here) Over2,000 cars and trucks at all times Ws Buy & Sel timing cars and trucks CpanMcn- SBt96»Cb88d Sui Located ft 229 5 mfes past Cubmarf^n Sctol 895-2571 WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? r/+ General Excavation, Inc. will be bidding the following VDOT Project(s) as a prime contractor. We would appreciate your bid on any item(s) that pertains to your specialty. Rt. 522, FREDERICK, Co.) 612, RAPPAHANNOCK Co.) 661, CLARKE, Co.) 29, MADISON. Co.) Plans and specifications may be viewed at our office or may be obtained from V.D.O.T. in Richmond, Va. • 804-786-2936. Please contact Gene Dershimer or John Kern O 540-439-2202 (Fax 540-439-3795) to provide a quotation or for further information. The projectfs) generally consist of : SURVEY, EXCAV. & GRADE, BORROW. HAZ. MATL, STORM SEWER, STONE BASE, S.T. PAVE., HOT MIX ASPH., ASP. PAVE., INCID. CONCRETE. STRU. CONC., SIGNS, FENCE, GUARDRAIL, ROADSIDE DEV., BARRELS & LIGHTS, PAVE. MARK., DEMO. PAVE.. UNDERDRAINS. MOT. ROCK BLASTING and other miscellaneous items. 20/99 *239040 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN RE: ESTATE OF MARE TARPEY, DECEASED Fid. Case No. 651 SHOW CAUSE ORDER IT APPEARING that a report of the accounts of Douglas K. Baumgardner, Co-Administrator C.T.A of the Estate of Marie Tarpey, deceased, and of the debts and demands against her estate has been i filed in the Clerk's Office, and that si* months have elapsed since the qualification, on motion of Douglas K. Baumgardner, Co-Administrator C.T.A. it is ORDERED, in accordance with Section 64.1-179 of the Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended), that this Order be published once a week for two successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation tn Rappahannock County and that the creditors of, and all others interested in, the estate do show cause, if any they • can, on the 8th day of March, 1999 at 10:00 AM before this Court at its courtroom at the Courthouse in Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia, ‘ against the payment and delivery of the Estate of | Marie Tarpey, deceased, to the distributees and legatees, without requiring refunding bonds. ENTER: WiMiam Shore Robertson JUDGE Date: January 11,1999 I ask for this: Douglas K. Baumgardner Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Marie Tarpey Deceased Seen: Sharon Genebach Luke Commissioner of Accounts Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Guardian ad Litem 1-20,1-27-99_ *235976 Brand New Apartments 2 Bedrooms Prom $465 3 Bedrooms Prom $545 CULPEPER COMMONS • 2 & 3 bmlnom apartment bomtt hUfy equipped kttcbem-Oat amt bot water striving • toot, dubboux ndjhnea crntrr ' Private bakomtn/patiof Dhoctkm: From Main Street, proceed to a right on James Madina Hwy. Left an Bdfc Avc. to a right on Spring Meadow Lane Learing office it on left. Located acma from Wri-Matt. 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper, VA 22701 Tel (540) 82^8595 Fax (540) 829-3596 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 1, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: AMENDED *99-01-02 A AMENDED *99-01-03 Susan Hoffman and Michael J. Biniek, owners of Belle Meade Farm, 353 F.T. Valley Road, Sperryville, VA 22740, desire to modify Special Exception permits #97-06-02 and #97-06-03 by asking to change the facility for operating a Country Inn and a Day Camp/School from the previously approved octagon to the existing former Belle Meade Elementary School, the existing carriage (red) house, and four (4) new cabins. Note: the octagon will not be built as a result of these amendments. Property is known as Tax Map 54, Parcel 25 and is zoned Agricultural. Use allowed under Section 170-36(B) & (B); additional standards in Sections 170-63(B), (C) and (E) and 170-65(E) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. , . ... .. „ BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2/3, 2/V> A 2/17/99 •239280 TRUSTEE S SALE OF 10 Locust Lane Sperryville, VA In execution ot deed ot trust from Thomas Lee Kindall and Harriet F. Racer Kindall, dated January 27, 1997, recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court, County of Rappahannock, Virginia, in Deed Book 223, page 451, and re-recorded in Deed Book 229, page 550, securing a loan which was originally $80,706,61, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction property described as: That lot in Rappahannock County, Virginia, being on the East Side of State Secondary Route 600, containing 1.0 acre, more or less. Less and Except that parcel containing 24,000 square feet, conveyed by deed, recorded in Deed Book 93, at page 1 in the aforesaid Clerk s Office. Sale is subject to all prior liens, easements, restrictions, covenants and conditions of record, H any. Said public auction to be held in front of the building housing the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia, on February 5, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Terms: Cash. Bidder's deposit of $5,000.00 IN CASH OR CASHIER'S OR CERTIFIED quired at the time and place of replace of sale, with balance of sale price to be paid in 14 days. This communication is from a debt collector. Winfrey T. Wade, P.L.C., Substitute Trustee. FQR INFORMATION CONTACT: (Barbara) Winfrey T. Wade, P.L.C. Thompson, Smithers, Newman & Wade 5911 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 Phone - (804) 288-4007 1-27,2-3-96 *236812 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following applieston: SU #99-01-01 Application by Richard and Sandra Antony to construct an efficiency apartment of 832 square feet (25% of area of the main dwelling) above a Nursery building on their parcel of 25.342 acres (Tax Map 29, Parcel 75, Hampton District) zoned ‘A' Agricultural and *C* Conservation. Use allowed under Section 170-36(A); additional standards In Section 17062(F) of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999 at seven-thirty In the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, « any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 20*2flU99 g§§Srag§|§ > : SHi TRUSTEE’S SALE > e 66 Huntly Road, Huntty, VA 22640 'H* In execution of a deed of trust dated Junenfc 1995, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahsnnock, VA, in Mtitt Book 213, at Page 123, securing a note drawn m the original sum of $155,700.00, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale in front cT the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock 'tocated on Gay St. in Washington, VA, on February 25, 1999 at 4:00 p.m., the property described in said deed of trust, located at the above address and briefly described as: Containing 1.062 acres, mere or less, situate on Virginia Routes 657 and 664Tin Wakefield Magisterial District, recorded In the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 213 at Pagee and 122. ., it* The property and the improvements thereon wM . be sold "AS IS and without representation or warranties of any kind, the sale is subject to al Berii, encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrict- ’ tions, if any, superior to the mentioned deed of trust and lawfully affecting the property. -This is a communication from a debt collector. Terms: CASH or certified funds. A bidder’s deposit of $9,500.00 will be required with the balance of the sale price to bepaid within 14 days at the office of the Substitute Trustee. Additional terms may be announced at the sale. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Julian A. Bryant, Jr., Substitute Trustee or Molly, at 2101 Parks Avenue. Suite 800, Vindnie Beach, VA 23451. Phone: 757-437-9667 (CONV/98-13793/Finley). 2-3, 2-10-99 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY R. V. SNEAD, FRANCES A. FOSTER, THOMAS B. MASSIE, TRUSTEES OF WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, Plaintiffs In Chancery • 99-3 vs. 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 find addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the generat description of PARTIES UNKNOWN. AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there by, anrVor any known parties having an interest In the lands which the Trustees of Washington Baptist Church currently own, whose names and addresses arc unknown and who are made parties defendant ,i by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN,’ * Defendants IM' ORDER OF PUBLICATION ^ THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to cmM title to the following real property situated In the Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Virginia arxl more particularly described as follows: <5b ill That certain lot or parcel of land devised to Frances L. Slaughter under the last will and testament of WM. Long, dated October 4, 1876, probated 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 November 20,1885 and recorded February 8,18 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 ana 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 suk, if any such heirs at law there be It is therefore ORDERED that al such persona deserved ap_ _. —_ rc ourtof » described aprch. 1999 in tfla Rappahannock 51^236 Gay ^■Mwhatlr claiming an interest in the land above pear on or before the 10lh day of March, Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rat County, Virginia, Post Office Boot 517| 2: Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do necessary to prelect their Interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be pri? fished once a week for four succeesive weeks In the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general dr1 culatlon In the County of Rappahannock; that IK copy of this order be posted at the front door of the> courthouse wherein mis court Is held; and that copy of mis order be mailed to each defendant M the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit mZ which is listed above. 1 ENTERED this 12th day of January, 1899. Dtane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: Douglas K. Baumgardner DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER Counsel for Complainants The Milter Building 211 A Main Street P.O. Bo* 270 Washington. Virginia 22747 (540)675-3617 Virginia State Bar No. 15969 1 20,1-27, 2-3,2-10-W **1 UJ

Employment HUMAN RESOUCE/ PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR Culpeper Business is seeking qualified candidate with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Human Resource. Experience ntquired; payroll processing and associated lax filing, benefit administration, and PC knowledge a must. We are looking for a highly organized self-starter who can “hit the ground running". Please submit resume )*ith salary requirements and references to: t Box 834 c/o Culpeper Star Exponent PO Box 111 Culpeper, VA 22701 £ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY I Small but busy firm near Warrenton heeds executive secretary. Must have excellent typing, computer skills, transcription, ability to perform multiple " Jasks and be able to work independently. Must be well organized and have prior experience at this level. Legal fixperience a plus. Send resume w/sal Requirements to: Stopper & Associates I 6200 Evergreen Mountain Rd. Broad Run, VA 20137 LOOKING FOR CREATIVE PEOPLE! • Hair Designers • Designer’s Assistant • Salon Coordinator • Massage Therapist * e Esfhetician Ke Nail Tech/Manicurist/Pedicurist v e Musician/Piano E Great Expectations. Inc it Salon and Day Spa Interviews at Holiday Inn, Culpeper , Feb 1 & Feb 8, 1^99 m from 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. (540)825-1253 m N: Experienced Loan Officers! We are one of the largest Mortgage Bankers id, the D.C. Metro Area. We are looking for a few TOP Originators for our Culpeper office. SjjJfne leads provided, however you must h3s§ an established referral base. Minimum 2(jjears experience in A paper and subprime loa&. If you made at least $60K In 1998, we VHm- double your income in 1999! Excellent corrimission structure for top Producers. EaSjJ going office environment with a TOP NOTCH processing team ready to help you pl$£k and close your loans, with over 65 different investors as well as our own flexible, Pbjtfolio in-house Underwriting and Funding programs! If you are interested in making weif over $150K this year, then call Clifford a| 540-825-3259 or fax resume to 540-8259800. Bring W-2 and pipeline report to intervf' !-*t ®Ot I-Io Start The New Year With A Career In Radio Advertising WKCW is seeking an ^ ambitious, career oriented ••salesperson. We will train for radio sales and offer salary, ; ‘ commission and benefits with „ growing company. F WKCW Attn: Denny O’Shea General Manager Call: 1 -800-438-9529 (540) 347-1420 EOE M/F ^^ithG^ountain (Company We may have a position for you...If yoi seek extra money, new responsibility, ;apd a great work atmosphere...We are interested in you! ; vCUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES We have openings for associates to work nights and weekends in our call center in Sperryville. Must have pleasant phone manner, exceflent grammar, keyboarding skills and an enthusiastic, outgoing personality. We offer cJSKnpetitive base pay PLUS commission, as well as comprehensive raining and a generous employee discount -m ^Applications being accepted through .jjj' February 19, 1999. alStop by to complete an application at our office at * 12625 Lee Highway, Sperryville .to or fax your resume to «• Judy at (540) 987-7288. * An Equal Opportunity Employer HEALTHCARE -T Private Duty RTursing/Home Health Department R&uquier Hospital is an 86 bed general, acute care hospital located approximately 40 miles from Washington, D.C. Immediate openings are available for Itions in our Ftivate Duty service, lence Is preferred but we are to train qualified applicants, fed Nursing Assistants should itao apply. Care givers start out on a part-time basis but there is opportunity to advance to full-time status. Competitive salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. Send resume and salary requirements to: Director-Human Resources The Fauquier Hospital 500 Hospital Drive Warren ton, VA 20186 540-347-2550 540/341-0823 (tax#) bennettrOfauqulerhospital.org (e-mail) EOE Fur Time m, CHURCH NURSERY WORKER Amissville United Methodist, Call Rev. Richard Gordon 540-937-4397 or Doris Fowler 540-675-3434 OFFICE HELP Part-time help needed 3 days per week to prospect perspective customers. Excellent telephone voice and solid computer skills required. Preferred hours are 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please » call Melanie at: 540-987-3164. OFRCE MANAGER FT position with a small construction co. in Manassas. Must have exp. in acct. rec/ acct. pay/ gen. ledger/ payroll tax & job cost. Computer skills a plus. Please call Mon-Fri. 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P M. 7Q3-830-1506. SHEET METAL mechanic and HELPERS NEEDED Valid Va driver’s required! Good Pay Pd holidays, Vacation & health ins. 540-825-1929 Willie Grigsby Born in county Willie B. Grigsby, 68, of Madison died Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Madison. He was bom April 4, 1930 in Rappahannock to the late John and Mary E. Jenkins Grigsby. Mr. Grigsby is survived by two sons, Willie Grigsby Jr. of Jeffersonton and Bobby Lee Grigsby of Louisa and four daughters, Mary Ann McCloud of Reva, Mildred Kerns of Front Royal, Frances Meredith of Rappahannock and Patricia Meredith of Madison. Additional survivors include 12 grandchildren. Mr. Grigsby was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 30 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Alpheus Atkins. Interment followed at the Grigsby Family Cemetery in Castleton. Anna Young Registered nurse Anna Dwyer Young, 78, of Arlington died Tuesday, Jan. 26 at Pentagon City Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas Dwyer and Margaret Dwyer. Her husband was the late Lewis F. Young. February from the almanack February’s forecast according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack calls for temperatures to be average with above average precipita non. Weather watch: fair, cold (4-7) « and partly " cloudy, ^ cool (810)., Cloudy, colder (11-13), with light snow expected (1415) and snow showers (16-20). Fair, windy, rather cold (2122), with more snow or rain (23-26), the month winding up partly cloudy, cool (27, 28). Full Moon: There will be no Full Moon this February, there having been two Full Moons in January and will be again in March. This unusual sequence occurred last in 1980. OnijiL’iLng by Randy Minter NO REGRETS There is a lot to be said for the man or woman who approaches the end of his or her days and has no regrets. Regardless of how others may judge a person’s life, those who live theirs with no regrets have the satisfaction of knowing that they moved ahead in accordance with their own needs and desires. The result is a life well lived. As the Roman poet Horace wrote: "He possesses dominion over himself, and is happy, who can every day say, 'I have lived.' Tomorrow the heavenly Father may either involve the world in dark clouds, or cheer it with clear sunshine; he will not, however, render ineffectual the things which have already taken place." It’s tough not to have regrets because of how strong our temptation is to look back and ask, "what if?" But if we receive the present moment with some welcome, its richness can saturate us with all life has to offer us right now. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we work closely with you to shape our services to your particular needs. Call 347-3431 for answers to your questions. We offer plots in Bright View Cemetery, just outside Warrenton, and memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. "Often a retrospect delights the mind." - Dante Alighieri Mrs. Young was a registered nurse, having attended nursing training in Washington, D.C. She had been a resident of Arlington since 1950. Survivors include two sons, David Young of Aydlett, N.C. and Joseph H. Young of Arlington; a sister, Grace Gagner of Springfield and one brother, Charles Dwyer of Woodbridge. Funeral services were conducted at Mountcastle Funeral Home in Dale City on Jan. 29 by Rev. Sharon Core. Burial was at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle. Libby Silver Retired, teacher Libby Nachimowsky Silver, 87, of Washington died Jan. 25 at her residence. She was born Nov. 24,1911 in New York, N.Y., a daughter of Hyman and Sophie Zirinsky Nachimowsky. Her husband was the late Isaac Silver. Mrs. Silver was a retired teacher. Survivors include one daughter Bette Mahoney of Washington; two sons, Nathan Silver of London, England and Robert H. Silver of Newton, Mass.; a brother Bernard Nash of New York; a sister, Leah Furst of New Jersey and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 4 at Riverside Gordon Chapel in Hollywood, Fla. with burial at Riverside Bethel Cemetery. Rabbi Jaffe and Rabbi Tuffs will conduct the services. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, RO. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Clore-Geest Funeral Home in Culpeper is handling the arrangements. Lizzie Compton Castleton resident Lizzie L. Compton, 77, of Castleton died Thursday, Jan. 28 at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She was born Jan. 24,1922 in Rappahannock County to the late John Floider and Bertha Frances Dodson Weakley. Mrs. Compton loved gardening and flowers. She is survived by four daughters, Frances Fincham and Ruby Lee Turner, both of Rixeyville, Dorothy Fincham of Culpeper and Betty Anne Compton of Warrenton and four sons, James Edward Compton, Ray Thomas Compton and Jack Marion Compton, all of Castleton and Harold Richard Compton of Amissville. Additional survivors include two sisters, Roberta Smith of Castleton and Mary Mitchell of Charlottesville; 12 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Marion Compton; a son, John Davis Compton; two sisters and five brothers. Funeral services were held Jan. 31 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. L.D. Savage and Rev. Carl D. Menefee officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. 1 123. VOTE CLOREGEEST FUNERAL HOME 1 1190 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 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. . Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I’nn'idiiig \(/m(lahl,\ (fiialil) I <•»«/ Srn’icr.s Shire /OJi > JS Cows Still Haven't Come Home? l<eb. 4th through Feb. 20th your local CO-OP is having their Annual Fencing Sale... For all your fencing needs, Shop the Co-op! The following items will be on the Co-op Fencing Sale beginning February 4th through 20th, 1999: 4,000’ Hi-Tensile Smooth Wire 170,000 PSI $ 49.95 Keystone 939-6-11 Field Fencing $109.95 Keystone 1047-6-11 Field Fencing $119.95 12 3/4 ga. Sierra Barbed Wire $ 31.95 12 1/2 ga. Red Brand Barbed Wire $ 41.95 Co-op Brand Regular Polywire 825 ft. Roll $ 9.50 3/8”x48” Fiberglass Fence Posts $ .79 each 12’ Blue Seven Bar Gates $ 54.95 14’ Blue Seven Bar Gates $ 62.95 16’ Blue Seven Bar Gates $ 66.95 Parmak 6-Volt Solar Fence Controller $139.95 Co-line Heavy Duty Gate Latches (2 Way) $ 22.95 6-7”x7’ 1/2 Round Wooden Fence Posts $ 6.25 3-4”x7’ Round Wooden Fence Posts $ 4.70 Check out our I”x6”xl6’ rough oak boards in stock! Delivery Always Available. Visit one of our convenient locations near you. Culpeper Co-op 825-2200 Remington Co-op 439-3254 Marshall Co-op 364-1533 Rappahannock Co-op 987-8555 Warrenton Co-op 347-7100 > mSm |

Anniversary wishes extended Wedding anniversary wishes to out to John and Donna Dodson and Terry and Hazel Cubbage, whose big day is tomorrow, Thursday and may you all have many more. Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and sons, Kevin and Jason and Ray Wharton. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Lizzie Compton of Castleton way, who passed away at Fairfax Hospital on Thursday. Any member of the class of 1979 from Culpeper High School living in our area is encouraged to call 825-8847 or 825-8137 to help arrange for a reunion this summer. Our prayers go out for Herbert Hash and Roy Whorton, who have been patients in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. May our Lord grant them a speedy recovery. Salem way residents Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tharp visited Mr. and Mrs. Chriss Honeycutt in Johnson City, Tenn. over the weekend. Condolences are expressed to the family of Willie Grigsby, who passed away Thursday at Autumn Care Home in Madison. Mr. Grigsby resided for many years on the Durant “Over the Hill” farm. Mrs. Ray Frazier and son, Christopher accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Friday callers of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Miss Jennifer Peregory was a Friday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family. In our birthday list for the week we send out great wishes to Emerson Williams of Castleton, whose day is Sunday along with Mrs. D.J. Dodson and also James M. Dodson, cousin, who share the same day; Bill Peregory and Marc Dodson have birthdays on Monday and a great friend to many of us, Gladys William, who adds another year on Tuesday. !Real Estate Directory . .. ........ \ __"nUiiMH Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Sally S. Tufts to Patricia L. Spears, lots five and six, block B, French Farm Subdivision, Wakefield District. Reginald G. Armistead and wife to Reginald Gray Armistead Jr., four percent undivided interest in 52 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Reginald G. Armistead and wife to Reginald Gray Armistead III and others, 12 percent undivided interest each in 70.8654 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Mary G. Latham to James Richard Latham Jr., 2.3 percent undivided interest in 140 Flint Hill residents travel, visit Ken and Cathy Cieslak and family of Ruther Glen spent the weekend with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane. 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. Ann and Harlen Jones of Florida and Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. have By POLLY AYLOR mm* returned to their homes after visiting their mother, Mrs. Alice Brady and other relatives in the area. A speedy recovery to all of those on the sick list. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. The public is invited. Aubrey Lillard, who is a patient at Overlook at Warrenton is visited daily by his family. Remember... f Valentines Day is Feb. 14 Business & Service Directory Only $4.60per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline February 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 • Refmishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining OU “pmfUemd Semite Fully Insured 16 1feem S^mteme Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING Bushtogging BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 s6S5Sr’ *3 Service Truck Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link. Board and Electric, SpM Rail Pmmy Fencing Availaoh AM Curtis Crawford Home: 540475-3943 Pager 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. ThaOna-StopShopfcr canfMt Ham Dacontng Sana Floor Camnjt • Wndow TiattmnB MMpar • S^i Com t Unwary AmUmIW A rommiwhl At Ml AmtoavWt VA _937-L5Q0 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 BILL CATO & CO. DESIGN / BUILD HOMES AND ESTATES 540-937-3039 CASTLETON.VA • VA CLASS A 2705 037627 A Jos. F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Fine Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free estimates Insured 540-987-9259 QfuUity work and satisfied customers are ear 91 frierity Maury Sutphin (540)675-3429 374 Ben \fcnuc Rd .. HKHtwag? MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547*3452 PAINTING int SpSfis!>7c&‘ci Vinyi siding Interior & Exterior Painting rull service, experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PIXLE.VS Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL 4 PUNMNG Class A Certified (omplete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates on Nets Work ■40-875-8849 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY DAV 967Restaurants THE COUNTRY _CAFE WtnX Hem: Montar-TkureXy I ml to t pm Frfc%-S*untay I ui to • pm. Smhylimtolpm 675-1066 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage U jI Naw __ > Unrts.o C yf Choose < From ,3 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 SPERKYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Heady Storage HO/987-8507 SPEHRYVIIJ.E. VA TAX PREPARATION H&R BLOCK* 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Wkra*on,VA 20189 (540)347-7517 34 E. Jackson St. Front Royal, VA 22630 (540)635-3637 TELEVISION GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE 4 RCA Video Products Antennas 4 Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid. Whirlpool 4 Roper Appliances 312 North Main SI., Madison (540)948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Siena, Jotut, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804)971-6777 PRINTING Wedding Stationery I ftappanannock News (540) 675-3338 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Mary G. Latham to William Clifford Latham, 2.1 percent undivided interest in 113 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Mary G. Latham to Judith L. Armentrout, 2.3 percent undivided interest in 140 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Dwayne Allan Hamman to Patrick C. Hurrey and wife, lot one and two, block A, French Farm Subdivision, Wakefield District. $145,500. Fred Wayne Payne and wife to Nelson Carl McCoy, 14.8888 acres, more or less, Wakefield District. $84,000. RECYCLE Sperryville * Realty James W. Leake, Broke** 540-987-8088/office 2 -m. Nice View from these 7.26 open acres. High building sites, road frontage. $45,000 Main Street, Spenyville, 2 BR home, eat-in kit., bath, central heat. $65,000 West of Sperryville, ofl Rt. 211, Chalet type 2 story commercial building: Five 12x16 cabins, 1.27 acres. $95,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 ^ Bud Corder • John Eubanir 675-3291 ^ 987-8146 . PRIVATE, QUIET = yet CONVENIENT * 25 wooded acres at end of private road. Streams meander through the hemlocks - forming a possible pond site. Canopies," of mature trees keep the underbrush*' down & provide nice walking woods. A selection of building sites wait your review. Under appraisal at $90,000. The Buyer’s Agency, Inc. .■ H Butch Zindel, Broker ^ (540) 675-1190 H “The Real Estate III Store GREAT FLEXIBILITY of space in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rambler with attractive additions. Hardwood floors and built-in cabinets, huge screened porch, separate 3-car garage, new work shed, satellite and other extras. 7 acre lot is about 1/2 wooded and very private. On Rt. 621 near Washington. $204,000 «. 21 ACRES on town limits of Washington. Open land with nice crossing stream and great mountain views. Southern exposure, deep drilled 15 gpm well. $136,500 Town of Washington: CAPE COD style with mountain views. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fire*, place, full walk-out basement with flue for wood stove. $159,500 ~j| 41 FARMHOUSE style has 3 bedrooms, master with dressing roonj and private porch, front & back stairs, lots of living space, useful sheds. $175,000 Rick Kohler 937-6146 Mitzie Young 675-3555 Amy Sloane 987-8668 Real Estate III: 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Washington, Virginia 675-1373 Rappahannock County Tucked on the hill, fringed in woods, this partially restored 2 story Farmhouse overlooks Blackwater Creek^ 3 BRs, 2 BAs, new walnut paneled living room with£ stone fireplace. 2 levels of porches & decks. 1.25+ acres,* all for only $135,000. Call today for an appointment. Hu H \ M. I >\y, Ki \i iors (540) 675- 30 3 3 i / In t "Hull\ I't' i'i»r\ I\ U \ 11 I nmil ■ Mhlm luillm '.i «•>»! U t=r ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Flint Hill - Great location and flexible owner terms! 24>, scenic acres enhanced with Blue Ridge Mountain views, sew 3S M eral knolls worthy of your dream house & approx. 90 acres woods. Property is in scenic easement w/80 acre minimum} lot size. 5 room tenant Farmhouse and large stocked pond included in sale. $669,900 - 80 acre parcels are availably Call for brochure. Flint Hill area • Jordan River frontage, distant Blue Ridgft Mountain views, diversity of open/woodlands and protected building sites are all yours with this 42.79 acres. Located dQ an improved 50 ft. right-of-way road. $162,900 Jewel Hollow - Local craftsman to build this 2 BR, 1.5 BA cedar cottage with stone fireplace in great room, screened porch, cherry floors and 7.496 acres for $199,900. Adjoining 6 acre lot. $49,900 ** V% Hint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 _W A