Rappahannock News, February 10, 1999

122st Year... No. 6 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1999 Times Community Newspapers 50 cents ——————III— . I I ■ ...A ■! ■■■■■ — Chocolates and Cabernet event at Gray Ghost Gray Ghost Vineyards is pleased to announce its irresistible Chocolates and Cabernet event to held at the winery in Amissville. The event will take place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Treat your Valentine to wickedly delightful chocolate desserts ana oaoerneis. For directions or more information contact the winery at 9374869. Trash free drive begins March 1 Trash Free Rappahannock (TFR) announces its second annual drive to help keep Rappahannock beautiful and benefit community causes by exchanging roadside and stream side trash for money. Time: March 1 - April 15 Sign-up: Most local stores, county library, public schools Trash value: $3 per bag with $1,000 grand prize! ^uu Dag minimum) Additional information: Call Hunt \ Harris at \ 987-3366. Teachers speak to First Thursday Group Teachers from Rappahannock High School will discuss the successes and challenges they are facing in teaching the children, including the new SOL tests and their effects on instruction, and the impacts of block scheduling. The February meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. First Thursday Education Support Group meetings are open to everyone. “We strive to educate ourselves about important issues and foster constructive solutions to problems. Our meetings often focus on a particular topic, but we encourage discussion of other educational issues as well,” said a spokesperson. If you would like more information, or to add an item to the agenda, contact Ellen Neill-Dore at 675-1461. This Week • Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. the Town Council meets at the town hall. • Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m., the ARB meeting will take place at the town hall. One agenda item: alterations to the newly acquired building by Trinity Episcopal Church at 370 Gay Street. • Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m., the Rappahannock County Planning Commission meets at the courthouse. New business: Special Use, Anthony efficiency apartment; special exception, Belle Meade amendments. Old business: Discussion of review of Zoning Chapter 170-36A of County Code; Telecommunications facilities; New Ordinance. Rappahannock News RO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Sheriff Sherertz meets public BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer At the public meeting held Sunday at the Washington Fire Hall, Sheriff Larry Sherertz emphasized the importance of communication between the community and local law enforcement officials. He also outlined several new community programs he plans to introduce, and responded to a variety of questions from the audience. The meeting was well attended, with close to 70 residents — many of them older citizens — who came to the fire hall on the wet and soggy afternoon to talk to the new sheriff and nine of his deputies. “No complaint is too small to talk about, because to that person, it may be the biggest thing in their life,” said Sherertz. “I have an open door and open phone policy.” Sheriff Sherertz introduced each of his deputies, including the one most recently hired, Dep. Bray Williams of Chester Gap. In police work since ‘74 Sherertz explained how he and his wife, Meg, had built a home in Gid Brown Hollow in 1990. They have three grown children. Sherertz began his career in law enforcement as a patrol officer with the Fairfax County Police Department in 1974. In 1980, he moved to the newlycreated Crime Analysis Office, where he became involved in automating the information system there, resulting in the compilation of masses of data and accurate predictions of where future crimes might occur. He also proposed patrols by officers on mountain bikes — similar to the program started in Seattle, Washington — in small areas of the county plagued by crime. In 1992, he returned to the patrol division as a trainer for new officers. After commuting to Fairfax for eight years, Sherertz retired from the Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Carl Ebom GREETING PUBLIC: Sheriff Larry Sherertz hands out information about the Citizen Advisory group to form soon. Fairfax Police Department on June 15, 1998. A mere seven days later, he was recruited by former Sheriff Gary Settle to serve as the lieutenant in charge of criminal investigations of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Department. He was appointed sheriff by the Circuit Court in December, after Sheriff Settle resigned his position to return to the Virginia State Police. When asked if he was considering running for Sheriff of Rappahannock County in November, Sherertz answered, “Absolutely!” New Programs Sheriff Sherertz outlined new initiatives to improve service to the citizens of the county: • In order to keep his finger on the pulse of the community, Sherertz has proposed a program — adapted from his experience in Fairfax County — to establish advisory com mittees in 13 areas throughout Rappahannock County. He provided a draft of program’s charter for the public. “It will really work in a county like this, with 6800 people. It will work and it will work well,” Sherertz said. • The Sheriff’s Office is currently working out the final glitches in an email system that will allow for a new See SHERIFF, Page A5 ■V' Headwaters recognizes staff achievements BY LINDA TARRY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Over 150 teachers, instructional aids and administrators of the Rappahannock County Public Schools gathered at the county high school on Jan. 29 for a day of dynamic learning, good food, and awards. The occasion was a staff training day funded by the Greve Foundation grant. Featured speaker was Mike Rutherford, a recognized authority on high-performance learning, leadership development, creating teambased organizations, and resultsbased organizational learning. His topic, “Creating the LearningCentered School”, was enthusiastically received by everyone who attended the all day session. Many teachers indicated they were excited about starting to apply some of their knowledge in the classroom. Funding from the Greve Foundation grant, which is administered by Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will continue through the year 2001 to provide assistance for staff training and other dynamic changes within our school system. Lunch for all those in attendance was provided by Headwaters, as a way to show how much the Rappahannock community appreciates the long hours of work and dedication the school staff gives to our children day after day. Before the afternoon training sessions began, Headwaters Mini-Grant committee members Cindy Wayland and Brion Patterson presented the spring 1999 Headwaters MiniGrants. Those receiving awards for this spring include: Rappahannock County Elementary School teacher Joanne Tracy, who will use her grant to purchase See GRANTS, Page A2 Three wrecks in county Three automobile accidents were reported in Rappahannock County over the past week, resulting in injuries to four persons and several thousand dollars in property damage. • The most serious accident occurred at about 12:50 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, on Route 607 near Route 618 in the Woodville area. A 1997 Ford van driven by Rebecca Metheny, 31, of Berryville, crested a hilltop across the centerline on the narrow road, colliding nearly head-on with a 1994 Nissan sedan driven by Amy Grigsby, 21, of Sperryville. Both drivers were injured, and Grigsby had to be extricated from her wrecked vehicle by rescue personnel. Metheny was charged by State Trooper Gary Settle with failure to drive to the right of the center of the road. The van received an estimated $4000 in damages, and the sedan, $8000. Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz, who was in the area at the time of the accident, assisted at the scene. • On Feb. 4 at about 5:03 p.m., Kelly Hitt, 18, of Sperryville was iryured in a single-vehicle wreck on Route 231, south of Route 707 near Sperryville According to a report filed by Trooper Chuck Moore, Hitt ran off the right side of the road, over corrected, and went off the right side of the road again, striking several trees. He was injured, and his 1995 Hyundai received $5000 in damage. Hitt was charged reckless driving by Trooper Moore. • A single-vehicle crash at around 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 resulted in injuries for . a Sperryville woman. According to a report filed by Trooper Sean Kniek, Nerissa Roberts, 21, was southbound on Route 628 south of Route 606 outside of Washington when she came around a curve and wait off the right side of the road. She then hit an embankment, and overturned. She was injured, and her 1995 Hyundai received $6000 in damage. Trooper Knick has charged Roberts with driving under the influence. Photo courtesy of Headwaters WINNERS: Mini-Grant award winners, left to right, Jeanne Grimes, Joanne Tracy, Patti Waddell, and Jack Raines. Not pictured: Laurie Marshall. School superintendent presents $7.68 million budget for year By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer Dr. David Gangel presented his draft budget before last night’s monthly meeting of the Rappahannock County School Board. The proposed budget, filling forty-five legal-sized pages, amounted to $7,682,692.22 for the upcoming fiscal year, an increase of some $379,000 over the current budget. If the budget remains unmodified through the review process, the county’s share of this increase will amount to $93,644.07, or 2.1 percent over the 1998-1999 budget. The largest increase in the proposed budget is the additional three percent allocation for salaries—an increase totaling $283,353. Dr. Gangel noted that the salary schedules have undergone major revision, from what is a “hodgepodge” to a more “symmetrical” system. In the professional salary schedule, for example, the base pay of $25,302 is increased by 1—9 percent through each of the schedule’s 31 steps. Unfortunately, the transition from the current schedule to the “linearized” schedule will result in differentials in salary increases to employ ees tor the salary schedule transition year, but these differentials will disappear in subsequent years. Later in the meeting Dr. Gangel received kudos from School Board chairman Dr. John Tole, on behalf of the entire board, for the improvements evident during Dr. Gangel’s 12 years of service to the county. Dr. Ible quoted from Dr. Gangel’s recent evaluation, “Dr. Gangel has been a strong advocate for school improvement and has fostered an atmosphere of distributed leadership. Both efforts are beginning to have a marked positive effect on our schools—” Are the Schools Safe? Bill Deal, Director of Maintenance and head of the School Safety Audit Committee, reported on the safety audits, required under Virginia law, that were performed on both the elementary and high schools. The audits focused generally upon physical plant and safety equipment, and the results were largely favorable. Some of the recommended improvements have been made See BOARD, Page A5

Mockingbirds in the winter While riding over Virginia’s rural roads in February, I am always alert for mockingbirds. I often see one perched silent, wary and watchful in clumps of multiflora rose, catbriar, Japanese honeysuckle and bittersweet; those plants, mostly vines, that tangle among themselves along roadways. When I return next day or even a week later, the mockingbird will be in the same place. He is guarding his winter food supply. All the native and introduced vines that crowd along country roads produce berries that nourish a mockingbird and see him through winter weather. The mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos — the mimic of many tongues — so vocal in spring, summer and even autumn, is silent in winter. He is a fierce guardian of his food supply and will attack any creature that dares to take aim at his berries whether ’they be blue-black in privet, catbriar, or honeysuckle or red-orange in the introduced bittersweet. Mimus watching is a favorite occupation when I am tired of thei grays and browns of winter and even the reassuring greens of pines give little pleasure. I am impatient for signs of spring and the turning of the year. It is only along two-lane country roads that I see this gray and white master of bird song. There the vegetation crowds the roadsides and it is easy to see the birds perched alert and ready to fly in fury at any bird that dares to covet his berries. Holly trees heavy with red All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott berries are favorites of winter mockingbirds. I once watched one of these birds fly at and knock a Pileated Woodpecker to the ground. The big, crowsized woodpecker attempted to pick off holly berries from the end of a limb. The mockingbird’s attack took him by surprise and he fell to the ground, looked around as if to say, “what was that?” Size is no deterrent to the mockingbird. Only numbers can get the best of a mockingbird. A flock of perhaps 50 Cedar Waxwings descended on a great berry-laden holly tree at the Madeira School in McLean one February. Mimus flew at first one waxwing, then another. The bird departed only to settle in another part of the tree. A flock of waxwings behaves as an individual and this flock’s aim was to eat red holly berries. The mockingbird failed to drive the flock from the tree. The waxwings finally flew away as one, and Mimus' supply of red berries was sharply diminished. Occasionally I get a phone call from a reader who has had the misfortune to have his or her bird feeder become part of a mockingbird’s winter food supply. The guardianship was just as fierce and no other bird was allowed to visit even for sunflower seed. My recommendation has 231 Chester Street EACH & EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT! by the Avtex Retirees Club and the Fraternal Order of Police pEK’S TREASURE CHEST: $134" § r*|p» mq*ip r*<Joc*d If less than 1 10 play#f*. 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Any bird venturing to peck at seeds was driven away with the result that my seventh grade bird banders were having no success in capturing birds in wire traps. A trap was baited with raisins; the mockingbird was captured. There was cheering among the students. We placed a numbered aluminum band on the bird’s leg and drove five miles down the road. There we released the bird at the home of a mockingbird-less student. His father was a psychiatrist who happened to be at home. “Why did you bring the bird here?” he asked. His son answered, “Because he is mean!” “Am I supposed to rehabilitate him?” asked the doctor. When we returned to my home, the site of the bird feeder and banding station, the mockingbird was there in the yard, diving at a cardinal. He beat us back. What is five miles to a mockingbird? SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. ♦ American Red Cross Relay for Life organizers prepare for the May event BY MIKE MAHONEY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Honoring past achievements and planning for still greater ones were the highlights of a Feb. 1 meeting of the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Last year Rappahannock County participated with Fauquier County in conducting the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Twenty-three Rappahannock teams participated in the relay and raised almost $25,800. This year, in an effort to encourage even greater local community participation, Rappahannock will have its own Relay for Life, which will be held on the elementary school grounds on May 21 and 22. The purpose of the Relay for Life is not simply to raise money. It is also to remember those who died from cancer and celebrate those who survived it. Often these are accomplished at the same time. Last year, for example, the family of Bennie Atkins, who died of cancer in 1998, walked in the relay and raised a total of $3636, more than any other team. Similarly, Ester Settle, herself a survivor of cancer, in addition to organizing and leading the Rappahannock effort, raised $3000, more than any other person. Both the Atkins family team and Mrs. Settle were honored at the February meeting. Both also announced their intent to achieve still more this year. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life originated in 1985 when Dr. Gordie Klatt walked alone around the University of Puget Sound Track for 24 hours and raised over $27,000 for the fight against cancer. The relay now revolves • Photo courtesy of Ester Settle 1998 TOTALS: Ester Settle raised more money for Relay for Life last year than any other person. The Atkins family raised more than any other team, left to right, Mrs. Settle, Virginia Atkins, Blair Atkins, Kim Brown, Becky Atkins, back row, left to right Ben A. Atkins, Rickey Atkins and Ben Atkins II. around teams rather than individuals and is an over night but not all day affair. Each team raises money by soliciting friends, neighbors, local merchants and others to sponsor them by making financial contributions. At the relay itself, each team has at least one member walking on the track throughout the night. The event has also become a big slumber party with team members and their families and friends camping and sleeping (sometimes !) but also celebrating with food and other festivities. By tradition, the first lap of the relay is walked by survivors of cancer. Another feature of the relay consists of the “luminaria”. These candles which are placed in paper bags and used to illuminate the walking path. Each is a memorial to a victim of cancer or is in honor of a survivor. Tl^e victim’s or survivor’s name is stenciled prominently on the bag. The light of hundreds of luminaria glowing around the track is a vivid reminder of cancer’s toll. Persons who wish to contribute to American Cancer Society may do so by supporting the Relay for Life in any of several ways. They may organize and participate in teams; they may also sponsor or otherwise contribute to teams. Individuals may also purchase luminaria to honor someone who died of cancer or one who continues to survive. Help is also needed in the preparation and planning, the conduct, and the cleanup of the relay itself. For information, contact Mrs. Ester Settle at 675-3252 or Mike Mahoney at 675-3446. RECYCLE Third Advisory Grading Rappahannock Elementary School Brought to you courtesy of: F&M Bank m Member FDIC 4th Grade Mrs. Vickers All A's Tommy Bruce Amber Long Anna Owens A's & B's Matthew Bywaters Cynthia Ibarra Jessica Noaker Sebastian Pereyra Mrs. Simpson All A's B.J. Hackney James Henze Christina Naramore Breannah Shankle A's & B's David Alther Katie Burke Amanda Crawford Andrew Kohler Will Miller Jeremy Riggleson Shane Tucker Rebecca Tupper Emily Welch Jimmie Williams Miss Saxton All A's Robbie Hamill-Huff Josh Makela Jesse Palmer Ben Rupchis Megan Smith Clay Vickers Lucas Wilson A's & B's David Baldwin Baillee Batcheler Alicia Bums Katherine Crawford Will Grigsby Eve Nealon Alexander Neill-Dore Alex Ramey Matthew Swain Mrs. Way All A’s Angela Bigelow Katrina Bigelow Jenkins Dove Clayton McGlothlin A s & B's Chris Anderson Matt Butler Lauren Foster Corey Hitt Lee Nicholson Kaite Payne Billy Rechin 5th Grade Mrs. Market/ Mr. Tfcche All A's Devin Day Courtney Hutchesor Anna Kreyling Vincent Rice A s & B's Blair Atkins Robin Baumgardnei Bethany Dodson Lucy Fogle Nathan Glazier Eric Keller Kate Kruczynski Kevin Martin Justin Robinson J.J. Smoot Tristan Sonnett Brittany Thorpe Mrs. Bailey/ Mr. Way All A's Allison Antony Jacob Dodson Ashleigh Lamina Matthew Lawrey Caitlin McCarthy Amanda Miller Frances Monroe Will Norman Larry Oliver Alexander Sharp Brandon Smoot Patrick Treanor Matthew Wiese A s & B's Carrie Barron Chad Carroll Kevin Carter Justin Gheen Chris Harris Emily Hilscher Rhonda Jackson Jamey Jacobs Jason Jenkins Joshua Jenkias Brittney Lee Bobby Nicholson Missy Nicholson Tommy Pendleton Ryan Roach Zachary Williams Sixth Grade Mrs. Atkins All A's Morgan Blubaugh Jenny Ferdetta David Miller Megan Payne A's & B's Crystal Cubbage Ben Hahn Amber Sager Jacob Stilley Dustin Torrance Joey Winter Carrie Yingling Mrs. Maeyer All A's Steven Rodden Malcom Sonnett A's & B's Brittany Davis Nicole Hess Kayla Hill Lauren Kaye Caroline Levans Jeff Payne Humberto Pereya Jeremy Pounds Hans Shankle Leslie Williams Mrs. Wolfe All A's Kendra Hitt Mattie Nawrocki Lauren Powell A's & B's Marc Deal Lauren Kruczynski Luke Maynard Jane Slater Amanda Smith Richard Stanley Mike Thiel Mrs. Tracy MlA's Brandy Faulkner Kelsey Hutcheson Sandy Swain A’s & B s Brian Adams Tymeyer Freeman Rachel Gall Josh Keys Ricky Lee Sarah Mills Dustin White Seventh Grade Mr. Weir ANA'S Ashleigh Burke David Letsen Ben Verrill A's & B's Bobbie Jo Brown Ryisha Cook Bruce Flinchum Christopher Frazier Katie Giles Kyle Robinson Leslie Taubenberger Melanie Torrance Mrs. Purcell All A s Tracy Bruce Lindsay Neill-Dore A's & B's Jonathan Bankston Brian Brown Chad Frazier Erica Hilscher Brian Taylor Mrs. Stanley All A's Lara Kreyling A's & B’s Molly Burke Ginny Caldwell Ginger Dennis Patrick Lawrey John Letsen Robin Oyster Daniel Pierson B. J. Proctor Matthew Williams Mr. Rissler ADA'S Jamie Deal Christina Norwood A's & B's Chris Ehrhart Rebecca Jenkins Julie Meredith Ruth Ann Oyster Latoya Potter Brittney Smith Josh Werner Investigation into theft The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the forced entry of a tool shed and the theft of a transit off Route 647 near Flint Hill. The incident was reported on Feb. 4. According to Sheriff Larry Sherertz, the owners noticed that a hasp had been forced from the door, and the transit stored inside, valued at $500, was missing. Lt. David Solesbee of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at (540) 675-3331, or e-mail at rcsheriff @tidalwave.net. Grants From Page A1 solar calculations to give as an award to at-risk students who can successfully demonstrate their mastery of the multiplication tables through oral recitation. Ms. Tracy currently works with these students after school to prepare them for 5th grade SOL testing. Rappahannock County High School teacher Patti Waddell, who will use her grant to provide instruction culminating in CPR certification for her Biology II students. Most of these students will be continuing in healthrelated education and careers. Besides providing the students with a better understanding of human cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the instruction will increase the number of CPR-certified people in Rappahannock by about 25 percent. Also in high school, teacher Jeanne Grimes will work with the Student Council Association, art students and technology students to create multi-colored flags that will hang outside each classroom door. Her grant will be used to purchase materials for the project. Each classroom will have its own individual flag, which should create a stunning visual effect in the high school hallways. In conjunction with the flag project, high school art teacher Laurie Marshall was awarded a grant that will enable her students to paint an 8’x 4’ mural for the high school entrance.The mural will have an inspirational theme, including images relating to democracy, education, and our local rural environment. The mural’s border will be of images used in the flag project. And for the first time, a school administrator has received a grant. High school principal Jack Raines will use his grant to provide school staff with copies of the book “The First Days of School”. The book is a reference source that ties in with other materials provided to teachers for in service training during the school year. Mr. Raines plans to continue providing copies of the book to new teachers in future years. After the grants were presented, all previous winners were asked to stand and were applauded for the successful and enriching projects they have completed. Since 1997, thirty Headwaters Minigrants have been given for a total of over $12,000. New applications will be distributed this coming June for another round of grants to be given in the fall of 1999. The Headwaters MiniGrants are a direct reflection of the enormous support within the Rappahannock community for our county schools and children. These grants could not occur without the generosity of our many friends and neighbors. If anyone would like further information about Headwaters, they are encouraged to call the Headwaters office in Washington, Va., 675-1819, or at their e-mail address: headwaters@shentel.net. Secure Your Future Today Buy U.S. Savings Bonds

The Everything Band will perform at the Water Festival BY MARY BETH MARTIN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Everything Band, based in Woodville, has reached new heights in national popularity since its “Super Natural” album was released 'in March, 1998. But Craig Honeycutt, lead singer and songwriter, has kept a clear perspective about the band, and where they are headed. Album sales hit 200,000, and a single, “Good Thing” had the distinction of being the most “added” song on the radio last week. At one point, another single, “Hooch,” was number 12 in the top 40 radio songs. The band’s concern with Rappahannock’s environment is as Strong as ever, and led them to offer •their talents to perform again at the 3fVater Festival in Sperryville in May. S This year, they invited acts from around the country to join them, according to Honeycutt. 4? “This is such a precious area in Jgerms of natural resources, as well as a place of inspiration,” he said. « “To have a community that is conscious of protecting that, and seeing progress and success not necessarily as the number of roads, traffic lights *nd dollars spent in stores is one of the unique things about this place,” he added. “Lord knows, around us all kinds of things are going on.” A successful group - Has success changed the band? Honeycutt did have platinum hair, hut now it is growing out. “I was in JJi.A.,” he explained. ** Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Mary Beth Martin RELAXING IN THE SUN: Craig Honeycutt, lead singer of The Everything Band, outside of Mountainside Market in Sperryville. He was sporting a great tan from a January vacation in the Caribbean, and was wearing a T-shirt advertising a library in the Midwest. Five of the original six band members and their manager are still together after almost 10 years. Six of those years were based in Woodville. “Chemistry and the joy of doing what you love,” kept them together, Honeycutt said. “Success has a way of keeping you together, too.” They are a young group by music industry standards, and they plan to be in the business for a long time, according to Honeycutt. Still, the band members are all pushing or past that landmark age of 30. None of them has married yet, although several are engaged. The Music “Everything” is an appropriate name for this talented and versatile musical group. On the album “Super Natural,” the music changes from pop rock to 1940s big bands sounds to New Orleans blues jazz to Calypso. The excellence of the drums and percussion by Nate Brown and saxophones of Rich Bradley and Steve Van Dam far exceed other musical groups. Honeycutt wrote the lyrics to most of the songs, and said the music often inspired his words. “I could talk about (writing) each song individually, because they all came about in a different way,” he said. “Each little thing will take you in a different direction if you’re just sensitive enough to listen to the sounds.” is what we draw from, then you become your own thing,” he added “Super Natural” was recorded at an antebellum house on Eldon Farms in Woodville, using state-of-the-art equipment brought from New York and Los Angeles. “It was an amazing experience. We created unique sounds. In the end, that is what is turning people on...that direct communication, that experience,” said Honeycutt. “It would be fun to go to the Caribbean to record next time,” Honeycutt said, thinking out loud. The next album They’re starting to write new songs, but it wouldn’t be until later in the year when they worry about recording, said Honeycutt. “We have so many elements, we kind of create a big stew or jumble of music, he explained. “We add in all these different elements and it just takes a lot of time to cook them into one meal, and that’s where we’re headed-that one meal. When you draw from so many influences, it’s hard not to get scattered and sound like six different bands.” “But to focus in and say this Graphic courtesy of Piedmont Press & Graphics pilman’s work on display until Feb. 28 BY DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer “Pulling on the Sky”, a mixed media collage exhibition of 34 pictures created by Priscilla Gilman, will be on view until Feb. 28 at the Middle Street Gallery. With so many examples of Ms. Gilman’s work, the attentive viewer can become familiar enough with her that he or she would recognize a new example wherever it turned up. An “Artist’s Statement”, indicating Gilman’s methods ■ and purposes accompanies the show. Since it perfectly describes what one sees, I quote from it here: “When I combine my “color squares” with each other, with other materials and with drawing, the color dynamics remain important, but my focus shifts to space and movement.So I play around with my formal obsessions: color, close tones, natural patterns, repetition and “squares”...The small and contained are vast and limitless. “....I simply become absorbed in the possibilities of my materials and give myself over to the formal concerns of color, pattern, texture, space and movement.” The pictures are relatively small collages, six inches by seven, or less, under glass and attractively framed. One has an impression of highly controlled work, various in design and abstract in character. Gilman might be termed an artists’ artist: to see the pictures and comprehend them, one must look closely and carefully. I did not find that for me all the pictures worked. Several were difficult to see behind glass, some are too dark and some are too reflective, but those are rare examples of what otherwise are joyously colored, layers of cut and shaped papers. The titles the artist gives her designs are sometimes helpful and suggestive; at other times they don’t sound a tone, but one should not like or dislike a picture because of its title. These pictures would not decorate a room, but some of them would make a small space interesting. Over all, the quality is high and the workmanship that has gone into them is meticulous. Some of the collages have few colors - they are white, gray, black and buff, for instance, but most of them are J. Trott to present slide lecture Nature Writfer John Trott will present a slide lecture at the John Barton Payne Building in Warrenton at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. The program, sponsored by the Piedmont chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society, is entitled “Experiencing Nature with a Camera.” The slide show will feature bird and wildlife photographs Trott has taken in North Carolina, Texas, West Virginia and Virginia. Trott, whose column “All Things Wild and Wonderful” Agricultural summer plans Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation is exploring summer agricultural experiences and opportunities for junior and senior high school students. Several local farm operations have indicated an interest in student interns. Also under consideration is a pilot project for a small group of junior high students interested in learning about careers in agriculture. If you have a farm and would be interest in working with a student, or if you have a Rappahannock student interested in learning about animals, crops, veterinary science or horticulture, contact Linda Tarry at the Headwaters office, Washington, Va. 675-1819. appears in the Fauquier Times-Democrat, has been described as “a naturalist, academically trained as a botanist, with a passion for birds.” This program will emphasize both aspects of his life-long love of nature. Trott’s photographs have appeared in numerous national magazines and many books including National Geographic’s “The Wonder of Birds.” Parking for the event will be available beside the Payne will close on Friday. Febriiai) 12 at 4 p.m. tor a private function. We regret an\ inconvenience this ma\ cause our regular customers! Main Street Washington, VA Building and behind the Fauquier Library. A $3 donation to the VNPS will be collected. 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If you are not currently enrolled in 4-H, you can eas ily 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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. WE CAN HELP YOU LIGHTEN THE LOAD. You don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. At Pinebrooke Psychiatric Center, we can help. We offer treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse and other mental health problems. Our twelve-bed unit enables us to provide personalized care. Our caring, compassionate staff emphasizes wholistic care for the body, mind and spirit. Every effort is made to return patients to a healthy, normal life as quickly as possible. Therapy is, for the most part, short-term and intensive, in both day treatment and overnight care. Most stays are less than a week. 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I :-ftappatjattnocfe jSetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER , Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Mary Beth Martin, Staff Writer * Carl Eborn, Staff Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-maii: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday ) Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1999 Our View Lost option? An important rezoning tool will be lost if HB 2324 is passed by the senate A fight over growth controls that started last year in neighboring Fauquier County has spread statewide, bringing with it serious implications for Rappahannock. Just yesterday, House Bill 2324 — a piece of legislation that would eliminate all special exception requirements for commercial rezonings statewide — passed the Virginia House of Delegates, 67 to 32. The bill is now on its way to the State Senate. HB 2324 is a developers’ bill, aimed squarely at jurisdictions that wish to maintain a measure of control over development, and their quality of life. Let’s hope our 40 senators are not as easily swayed as some of our delegates have been. HB 2324 is championed by Del. Thomas Jackson Jr., of Hillsville, who apparently has no clue what the special exception process is all about, or why it may be desirable for a jurisdiction to adopt such a measure. How could he know? Hillsville has no zoning ordinances. While the bill was slightly amended in committee to allow restrictions for areas “designated for steep slope mountain development,” we’ve already addressed that issue here. But there will be other challenges in the future, and if we find that a special exception process is the way to go, we should be able to use it. By characterizing HB 2324 as a “matter of protecting property rights,” proponents have grossly oversimplified the issue, and further misled the legislators. Actually, the special exception process can be Used to protect the property rights of the citizens already living in an area, and those who might chose to move to an area in the future. But as we’ve seen so far, the majority of the members of the House don’t understand that. Let’s hope Our state senators know just what to do with this bill. Rappahannock Today BlMiMiiimiiilBa—KHSH—L riii smmm Rappahannock News Photo/Carl Eborn Stewart Willis, mayor of Washington, Va. was the guest speaker last Friday in the first grade class of Debbie Flinchum. His discussion of Town government helped fulfill a state mandated SOL for the class. LETTER Senators should heed Truman’s advice Apologies for submitting letters for consecutive weeks. But I ran across the quotation below recently and feel it should not be delayed. In 1992, David McCullough published a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of our 33rd President, Truman. Late in 1952, after the defeat of Democratic candidate, Illinois Governor Stevenson, things looked bleak indeed for Harry Truman. Yet he retained the sound common sense and balance that served him so well, as the following paragraph from pages 914-915 of McCullough’s book shows: “For a while the mood overall seemed one of a death watch over his own presidency. New poll results showed that only 32 percent of the people approved the way he was handling his job, and 43 percent thought it had been a mistake for the United States to go to war in Korea. But polls meant no more to him now than ever before. ‘ I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he’d taken a poll in Egypt?’ he wrote privately in an undated memo to himself. ‘What would Jesus Christ have preached if he’d taken a poll in Israel?’.... It isn’t polls or public opinion of the moment that counts. It’s right and wrong. (Emphasis added) Everyone of our one hundred senators would do well to take Harry Truman’s advice to heart—this week! John L. Marocchi Sperryviile Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. WRITE: Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va.22747 FAX: the Editor (540) 675-3088 To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with ' special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are appreciated and will be read with interest toward the news- - paper’s editorial values, f If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for that week’s publication. } ‘ From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 13,1969 Among the ladies attending the workshop Tuesday at Cab Inn, Sperryville on Decoupage were Mrs. Valeria Jones, Mrs. Judy Mullaugh, Mrs. Ruth Davis, Mrs. F.L. Bowey and Mrs. H.R. Terhune, all of Amissville, Mrs. Ruth Pillar, Mrs. Helen Kilby, Mrs. Ruth Kilby, Mrs. Eleanor Brown, Mrs. R.E. Thompsen and Mrs. C.E. Johnson Jr., all of Sperryville. Numerous pieces of work were started and a second class is scheduled for Feb. 25 at Cab Inn. Feb. 7-13 is National Boy Scout Week and was celebrated thought the nation. The Amissville Troop under the guidance of Scoutmaster Charles Kindred and C.S. Cooley camped out over the weekend in observance of their special week. They camped on the property of C.S. Cooley east of Amissville. The ladies of the community of Chester Gap will entertain with a supper honoring their local firemen and extending a welcome to the new pastor of the Chester Gap Baptist Mission, the Rev. Mathina and Mrs. Mathina. The supper is scheduled for Feb. 15 at the fire hall. The regular monthly meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club will be Feb. 19. Mrs. W.C. Hall will be hostess at her home near Washington. The exhibit for this month is a line arrangement using forced branches. Maury W. Brown Jr., who is stationed at the USAF Academy in Colorado has been promoted to Chief Master Sergeant. Brown is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Brown of Sperryville and has served 21 years with the Air Force. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 7, 1974 The Mt. Marshall Fire Road, a trail used by hikers and horseback riders in Rappahannock County for nearly 50 years, has been closed at two points by owners of 25 acre subdivision lots who live along it. The Fire Road begins at State Route 625 and winds up toward Mt. Marshall in the Shenandoah National Park. Along the top of the ridge, it intersects with the Skyline Drive and Bluff Trail for hikers. The Fire Road is also used as an access route to the Appalachian Trail which runs along the far side of the Skyline Drive at the top of the mountain. No one seems to know exactly when or by whom the Fire Road was built. The Rappahannock Historical Society was reactivated Monday evening with a meeting and election of officers held at the courthouse in Washington. President James F. Massie stated that henceforth meetings will be held three times a year, in February, May and October. He declared the purpose of Monday’s meeting to set up projects for the coming year and to define the aims of the society. El Rancho Grande Eileenmere 046, an Angus bull owned by Ray T. Cannon of Castleton, was the top performing Angus bull at the Red House Bull Evaluation Center last Saturday and topped the sale at $1875 for all breeds. Jenkins Auction House in Sperryville was advertising regular auction on Friday night with antique furniture, used furniture, antiqiie glassware, new glassware, items for everyone. A special item would be a wood cook stove with warming oven! 10 Years Ago Thursday, Feb. 9, 1989 After two and one-half years Rappahannock County has received a bid of $54,000 for renovating the County Courthouse to provide handicapped access, and the Board of Supervisors voted at their regular monthly meeting Monday to accept the bid. Washington’s Mayor Dean Morehouse proclaims February as American History Month during a ceremony in front of the town monument on Jan. 27. Representing the Daughters of the American Revolution is the historian of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, Mrs. Nelson Phelps Lane. The NSDAR is sponsoring an American History essay contest in area schools, and will honor any outstanding history teachers nominated by their schools. Middle Street Gallery is sponsoring a- free airbrush demonstration by commercial artist Steve Wagner on Thursday, Feb. 9. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND lvuoi uuunesy or r.u. L/OTiey OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The above letter was written by Mrs. James M. (Mollie Ryan) Brown of Bronson, Va. (F.T. Valley) to her daughter, Mrs. Walter Rector at Conde, Va., Fauquier County, 100 years ago, Feb. 12, 1899. Mrs. Brown discusses the weather: On Friday morning 12 degrees below; Saturday morning 6 degrees below with only climbing to 6 above for the day. Snow was measured on a work bench, 16 inches however, it was believed to be more in other places. Certainly the spring like weather conditions early this week were different than 100 years ago. The late Mrs. Brown was born Sept. 27, 1846 and is the great grandmother of Rita Tupper of Washington, F.D. Coffey, Ann Fox and Billy Wayland, all of the Sperryville area.

Mountain Vpices February’s Mountain Voices presents a gentle Rappahannock reminiscence from Molly Brady, the daughter of Richard and Linda Brady of Oakton and granddaughter of Alice Brady and Ellen Welch of Flint Hill. Molly is a National Honor Society member and a sophomore at Guilford College. She wrote this piece in reflection of the spiritual offerings of our county and of her family’s cabin in Bean Hollow, near Flint Hill. We welcome your stories too...submit stories of 750 words or fewer to: Rappahannock News Mountain Voices Attn: Gerald Ochs P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 Now to Molly’s story.. A haven in the woods BY MOLLY BRADY Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains is a haven of wonder. Resting between Virginia and West Virginia, and towering over the little country towns of Flint Hill, Little Washington, Front Royal, Sperryville and Amissville, this heavenly existence is in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a piece of property that borders the Shenandoah National Park, filled with wonder and magnificence of the great outdoors...life that is the earth in all its glory. On this piece of land there is a cabin where I grew to understand the awesome power of the land and all that it contains. My parents purchased this piece of land more than 20 years ago and have since built this beautiful cabin where they were able to teach my brother and me to respect, love and cherish the splendor of nature. I have spent many summer weeks and winter weekends at the cabin. I can remember when we built it. This place, this palace of wonder, has given me so many memories and so many experiences from which to learn. Experiencing the mountain in the very late evening or the very early mornings allows the truest and purest beauty of the land to be seen, heard, felt and understood. Tiny frogs called “peepers” come into play at both dusk and dawn, filling the forest with a song similar to that of crickets chirping loudly, but more beautifully. If you watch the stars on a clear night, and you possess the imagination of a child, you can hear them chiming together as if they were delicate diamonds draped throughout the heavens. There is a beauty about the wilderness that is exemplified by the glory of the skies and the pureness of the land. I have found my own haven of wonder and am a better person for it. At the top of a 10 mile gravel road, beyond the gate that stands crooked, yet strong, beyond five or six other cabins, some of them homes, others weekend havens, stands our cabin. Red trim, wooden exterior, with a stone foundation, dark gray shingled roof with two large skylights opening into a darkened attic. This is the place. A wraparound porch that spans almost half of the cabin, and a red country door. This is my place. From the porch there is a view of the pond, filled with fish, salamanders, frogs and turtles. And if you watch in the morning or the late evening, there is a good chance you will spot three or four deer feeding in the pond, eating the plants which grow in masses around and in it. If you are lucky, you might even see a black bear. Opposite the pond, across green grass and rough rock, runs a river. A large beaver pond spreads the river wider at the cabin. The beavers, though gone from this spot for over five years now, have left their mark. The only people who use this land now are passers by who trek through it and into the park. The people who enter the park have little effect on the land itself. This entire section of the park, thousands of acres of beauty and perfection, is . considered a wilderness area and is protected from the harmful ways of the general public. Even park rangers are restricted from talting certain things into the park. Some of the restricted things include: anything gas powered or motorized, anything that will change the natural order of the forest, anything foreign to the land. There are also restrictions on fishing, hunting and collecting of plants. „ In the past, about the time of the great depression, there were families living far into the mountains. These simple country people were forced by the government to leave their homes within the mountains when the government decided to create a park. Now, there is a road at the foot of the mountains named the Resettlement Road, where many of the families were moved when they were made to leave their homes. Though these innocent victims were forced to leave their homes, their spirits still remain within the earth, and that is where I am beginning to find mine. It has given me so many memories and so many experiences from which to learn. Sheriff From Page A1 means of communication from the outside. “Anybody in the world will be able to contact us,” said Sherertz: He expects to have the system 100% operational by March 1, but is personally available now at rcsheriff@tidalwave.net. Later this spring, a Sheriff’s Office web page will be operational, he added. • He proposed a child safety day, which would include a bike rodeo, and where trained law enforcement officers would help residents correctly install child car seats. • Also in April or May, Sherertz said he planned to initiate a crime stoppers/crime solvers program that would require help from the community. It is likely that the new Sheriffs Office web page would feature a “Crime Solvers Tip Page” when it goes on-line. Questions Sherertz then answered a variety of questions put forth by the public in attendance. • Paul Baldwin questioned how many deputies were on duty between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. Baldwin said that his store on U.S. 211 west of Washington was the last one to close, at midnight. Sherertz replied that deputies were aware of the store closing, and patrolled at that time. Until midnight, the state police are used as backup, he said. • Bernie Fiskin asked about patrolling for speeders through Flint Hill, and noncounty use of the dumpsters in Huntly. Sherertz explained that more enforcement for speeding would come when three deputies return from the police acud -py in Mc*y As for the dumpster, Lt.Ray Jackson was patrolling it, with excellent results, according to the sheriff. • Tom Pendergast request ed that the Sheriff’s Office set up a telephone tree to warn vulnerable residents of crimes. The sheriff responded that the office had notified all county “mom-and-pop” stores after the robbery at Mayhugh’s Store on Jan. 10. He added that Capt. Jeffrey Brown and Retired Senior Volunteer Program Coordinator Jeanie McNear were starting a telephone tree for senior citizens. • In reply to a question about Sheriff’s Office policies, Sherertz answered that a new manual was recently printed and was available for review by the public. • Sherertz answered a variety of other questions concerning payroll, animal control, the use of a uniformed volunteer force, enforcement at the Castleton and Scrabble dumpsters, and apprehension of over-length and overweight trucks. Career Opportunities 1 For Professionals Edward Jones is looking for motivated, sales-oriented men and women who like the idea of running a business and being their own boss. Edward Jones is one of the nation’s fastest-growing financial services firms, with more than 4,200 offices coast to coast. Our investment representatives run their businesses from single-broker branch offices, located in the communities where their clients live and work. 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Tom Junk of Sperryville suggested eliminating these aged vehicles, and paying the bus drivers to provide their own means of transportation instead. The board decided to refer the car issue to the Facilities Subcommittee for further review. Schools Receive Donations The elementary school’s sixth grade class received a check for $600 from the Rappahannock League of Environmental Protection to be used for environmental software, and the high school was the beneficiary of $1000 worth of National Geographic instructional materials and software to upgrade the weather station. The high school’s gift was provided by WRC-TV’s weatherman, Bob Ryan. In addition, Headwaters presented five mini-grants, totaling $2087.65, to both high school and elementary school teachers to support activities ranging from CPR instruction to the painting of an 8’ x 4’ mural at the high school’s entrance. Spotlight on Learning Amy Gubler, Grade 2-3 Instructional Team Leader, and Liz Purcell, Grade 6-8 Instructional Team Leader, reported on activities in their respective areas. Ms. Gubler noted that her team was established to examine instructional needs and to develop strategies to “help all students to learn”. Her team decided upon an eighty percent mastery level, and that mastery learning techniques would be employed to aid students below that level. She also spoke of their program of recognizing student accomplishments: student voting for their classmate who best exemplifies each character virtue for the month; art, music, library and PE awards; and teacher’s choice awards. Liz Purcell spoke of her team’s new organizational approach whereby sixth and seventh grade team members combine with support and special education staff, and the eighth grade to “focus on instructional issues to better meet student needs.” Her team has analyzed last years state SOL test results to refine curricula to “better meet mastery objectives” for the SOL’s. Other activities before the board included: • Gretchen Long' of the high school’s choral boosters made a plea for financial assistance to support the, choir’s equipment needs and funds for choir accompanists. The board signaled immediate support for what they considered maintenance activities (piano regulation and piano rollers) and took under advisement the boosters’ request for funds for accompanists ($3500) and acoustical shells ($6180). •Peter Kreyling and Andy Platt of the Citizens’ Advisory Group discussed school expansion planning and the impact of low-growth projections in the county on such planning. Mr. Platt noted that facilities growth is mandated by programs, and would be neces- J sary if even if there were no population growth. Consideration will be given to public meetings on school expansion. ; •Rappahannock High1 School student representative, Jami Gillis discussed high' school activities including student responses to questions about school lunches and school improvements. •The Technical Advisory Committee recommended that a hybrid vocational program be developed, for example, the linking of journalism with website development. Dr. Gangel will investigate this possibility. • March 29 and March 30, 1999 will be used as make up days for the snow days January 14 and 15. •A cellular telephone company has approached Dr. Gangel regarding the possible use of school property for a cell phone tower. •A greenhouse has been offered as a donation to the school system, and the offer will be evaluated. Soccer registration set for Feb. 13 The Rappahannock County Soccer League announces that spring soccer registration will be held on Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. until noon at Rappahannock County Elementary School. The registrar will be on the porch of the front lobby to take registrations. Registration fees are $35 for the first child and $30 for each additional child. Register before Feb. 12 and receive a $5 discount per child. The registrar must see a copy of each child’s birth certificate for the child to be registered. A copy of your child’s birth certificate can be keep on file for future seasons. Registration forms will also be placed at the main offices of Rappahannock County Elementary School, Rappahannock County High School, Wakefield Country Day School, Hearthstone and Child Care and Learning Center. If you are unable to attend the set registration day, fees and a copy of your child’s birth certificate may also be sent to Sara Lawrey at 260 Walnut Grove Lane, Washington, Va. 22747. 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4 • Real Estate/B6 February 10, 1999 Local artist shows wares By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer I’ve wandered in the woods for years, but I haven’t seen in a lifetime what Oley Hill sees in a single walk. Not only does it take knowledge of the species of trees around — there are easily twenty on just about any single acre in Rappahannock — but it takes an artist’s vision to see- a walking stick in a dogwood branch tom by the last ice storm, an abstract sculpture in a hunk of pine that survived the agonies of the Great Monongahela Fire, or an eagle poised to soar in a block of basswood. Oley Hill has the knowledge to identity, the vision to see, and the skills and patience to release his vision from the wood in which it is hidden. He says that he’s retired now, and likes to carve wood. I say that he’s endowed with the gifts that enable him to strip that wood down to the essence that lies within. He told me that “you can’t improve on nature,” but, looking at the work that he has done, I’m not as certain. At home in Amissville Oley and his wife Betty live in a charming home set on a hillside on Route 645 in Amissville. Neat as a pin inside and out, the house that the Hill’s built is a showplace for their art. Not only are Oley’s sculptures on display and hidden in nooks and crannies everywhere, but Betty’s excellent paintings adorn the walls and bookshelves and sit upon the TV. One of her treasures is the wall she painted next to the upstairs bathtub. It shows a faux duck-filled pond that I was all set to jump in to. To the right of the house is a two-car garage, with its loft packed with walnut and poplar planks, royal paulownia logs, maple burl, sections of dried poison oak vine. These raw materials await an inspiration that is not yet obvious, perhaps not even to Oley. Downstairs, in the back of the garage, is a small workshop that houses a simple bench lathe, a wood stove, blanks of wood of all sorts, and a collection of walking sticks and letter openers fashioned Oley Hill from various woods. On the lathe waits a royal paulownia bowl, turned from a blank taken from one of the logs upstairs. It’s nearly complete: well-formed, light as a feather, delicate, yet with substance. Starting the hobby Oley Hill ventured into this hobby to escape the black flies — he was vacationing with Betty in Canada in 1972, and was forced indoors by the swarms typical in a Canadian summer. Having been a lumberjack and lumber grader, Oley had a feel for wood — and he figured that wood carving would be a Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Gearld Ochs READY TO FLY: 700 hours of work transformed a basswood block into this eagle. suitable escape. Twenty-seven years later, the success of this “escape” is obvious. Examples run from the eagle carved from a single piece of basswood that took more than 700 hours; the ART OF PERFECTION: A selection of Oley’s carvings. basswood chain; and a seven foot white- oak colonial figure, now found at the Colvin Mill Run Park. Add to these countf- f walking sticks and a lilac wood cameo. Thank goodness for the black flies! Oley and Betty Hill’s artworks can be seen at their home in Amissville. For an appointment, call 937-5893. 1 Charlie Byrd and Chuck Redd bring jazz to The Theatre Charlie Byrd and Chuck Redd will return to The Theatre at Washington on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Legendary guitarist Charlie Byrd will be joined on vibes by Chuck IJedd. Besides performing- tvith Redd, Byrd is expected to play some classical and Brazilian solos for guitar. Both musicians have performed at The Theatre in the past to enthusiastic crowds, and tickets for the upcoming concert are almost sold out. Charlie Byrd learned the basics of guitar from his father and performed regularly with local bands in his native Virginia at an early age. While in Paris during World War II, he heard the great gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, one of the founding fathers of the concept of jazz guitar. On returning to the U.S., he studied in Washington, D.C., with Sophocles Papas and in Italy with Andres Segovia. He has played small, intimate clubs and sprawling outdoor concerts from New Zealand to Africa. He has performed at the White House on several occasions. Chuck Redd made his international debut when he joined the Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. That year, he also began performing extensively with the Great Guitars (Barney Kessel), Charlie Byrd and Herb Ellis). With Byrd, Chuck has traveled all over the world and to every major city in the United States. His many noteworthy performances include a recital at the White House with the Barney Kessel Trio, concerts at Carnegie Hall with Mel Torme, appearances on the Tonight Show and at the Kennedy Center, and a performance with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Namibian Independence Day Celebration. The upcoming concert in Washington is one of a series of great jazz performances at The Theatre here. In May, The Flying Pisanos from California will stop by The Theatre en route to give a concert in New York. Additional jazz concerts are planned for later in the year. Tickets for the performance on Sunday, Feb. 21 are $14 with reservation, $15 at the door (if available). Students 18 and under pay half price. To make reservations or obtain a copy of The Theatre’s full schedule, phone 675-1253 or e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com. 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Church & Activities Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School--10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, 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. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 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 Black History service set The Deaconess of First Baptist Church invite the community to attend a Black History service on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 4 p.m. The service will feature the Mass Choir, Antioch Baptist Church in Madison accompanied by Rev. Frank Lewis as the worship leader. Youth in the community will provide biographies of famous Black Americans. A snack will be served beginning at 2:30 p.m. For more information or directions to the church phone 987-8339 or 675-1128. Eunice Lewis is President and Deaconess and Rev. Dr. Wendell R. Grant is pastor. Everyone is welcome to attend this service of celebration. 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth 4 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Guest preacher at Nethers Mill Lenard Adkins of North Carolina will be preaching at Nethers Mill Pentecostal Church on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 5:30 pirn. All are welcome. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 7 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Poly Eucharist 8 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, Children & Adults 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Ash Wednesdday Service 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Supply Pastor: Rev. John P. Oliver Jr. Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Charles Berkley PerDieu III and Amy Jo Payne Amy Jo Payne to wed Mr. and Mrs. Carl W: Payne of Sperryville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Jo to Charles Berkeley PerDieu III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. PerDieu II of Madison Heights, Va. Miss Payne is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is a senior at James Madison University in Harrisonburg where she is majoring in nursing. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turner F. Foster of Culpeper and the late Harry Brown Settle and the late Oscar and Annie B. Payne. Mr. PerDieu III is a 1995 graduate of Amherst High school in Madison Heights. He is enlisted with the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Seattle, Wash. A Sept. 11, 1999 wedding is planned. Flint Hill highlights Larry Clark and Barry Hudson of Front Royal visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy on Sunday. 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. The Rappahannock Farmers Association will hold their annual membership dinner meeting at the Flint Hill fire hall on March 6 at 6 p.m. For more information call Jane Naramore at 937-5367. Guest speaker for the evening will be Chris Miller from the piedmont Environmental Council. We wish all those on the By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 sick list a speedy recovery. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John Oliver, Jr. will deliver the message. The public is welcome. They have service each second, fourth, and fifth Sunday. — Valentine activities abound in Amissville Happy Valentine’s Day! Can you believe they would start the beginning of the NASCAR Winston Cup Races on Valentine’s Day? It’s a real toss up between spending time with my sweetie or watching pole sitter Jeff Gordon win at Daytona. Happy anniversary wishes to David and Dora Gheen who will celebrate on Feb. 10. Amissville Baptist Church is holding a Valentine’s Day banquet on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall hosted by the church’s youth. Please sign up at church so enough food will be prepared. Child care will be provided. Jeffersonton Baptist Church is hosting a Valentine’s Day “Love Excursion” on Saturday, Feb. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Everyone is invited to bring your favorite prepared dish to share. There will be adult supervision and special activities at the church for all children. The pictures for the directory for Amissville Baptist Church members had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Pictures will be taken on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 using the original time slots. If you need to make a change or sign up, call Kendra Bailey at 937-3755. Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 for parent/teacher conferences. Conferences for the elementary school will be held from noon until 7 p.m. with the middle and high school conferences running from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. With report cards coming out this week, a few parents may have something to discuss with their child’s teacher. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday, May 21 at 4 By GLENDA GUM p.m. and will continue through Saturday, May 22, until 10 a.m. For information on being a participant for the Rappahannock Relay for Life, contact Ester Settle at 675-3252. Saturday, Feb. 13 is the last day for Spring soccer registration for the Rappahannock County Soccer League. Register 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 Saturdays, Feb. 13 and Feb. 20 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Culpeper County Library. Several community agencies will also he available to answer questions or provide information. Plan to take advantage of this free service to assure your child’s continued good health. The Jefferson ton Community Summerfest will commemorate both the 250th anniversary of Culpeper’s founding and the 200th anniversary of the Jeffersonton Post Office. The festival will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jeffersonton Community Center. This is a fun time for folks of all ages. Call 937-5118 for more information. Please have your news in the box at Hackley’s Store by noon on Sundays and have a great week. Bland music contest 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 state-wide 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 987-8817 or Bob Scott at 937-2147. ..-. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 III i ■ — Pray for Our Presidents This month as we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and \ Abraham Lincoln, what can we do to honor the memory of these great I Presidents who played such an important role in our country’s infancy A and youth? What is our gift to them? L\ Our government seems to have lost its innocence since those early days of our country. Doubts have put cracks in the foundation of our l nation and rumors rot the timbers that support it Yet, there is the Power y to rebuild solidity in our society. In Psalm 31:14-15, we read, ’ But I trust in you, 0 Lord; I say, You are my God Wy times are in your hands." God is the only Power strong enough to restore our nation. As you worship this week, pray for our President. Pray for His courage and His wisdom; that God will continue to give Him the physical strength and moral fortitude needed to direct the path of our country, for it is only through God that there is any Power at all. God bless our Presidents. Sundat I < urimh»n» ■3:1-13 Mundai ■alalians 5:1-15 Tuesdat Matthew 5JM* Wednesda* Matthew 6:1-4,16-21 Thursday John 13:1-20 Frida* John 13:2135 Saturdat John 15:1-17 Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright '998 Keister Williams Newspaper Services. 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4-H ers present 27 acts, share talent BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY Program Support * Technician Senior, 4-H _ The 4-H Share the Fun Tdlent Show was a great success this year with a total of 27 acts participating. Talent ranged from singing to comical acts to dramatic poetry. | The adults who helped make this year’s show a success were Evelyn Oyster, Michelle Kaye, Matthew Payne, Marie Davis, Marie Abu-Roman, and Mary Wagoner. We really appreciate them giving of their talents to the 4-H program. Emcees for the show were Robyn Kaye and Zack Corbin who also provided some excellent entertainment for the evening. Participants in the vocal category were Robin Oyster, Kerri Moore, Jamey Jacobs, Anna Kreyling, and Aaron Oyster. Also participating in the vocal category were Ruth Ann Oyster, Melanie Torrance, and Hope Jacobs who will be representing Rappahannock County 4-H at the district contest in April. Participants in the instrumental category were, Tom Gillis, Dylan Corbin, Jeremy Miller, Robbie Swan, Rebecca Oyster, Katie Nelson, and Lauren Powell. Devin Day, Jami and Wendy Gillis, and AnneAshleigh Lamma also participated in this category and will compete at the district competition. Drama category participants included, Lauren Powell, Kaitlin Moore, Lauren Kaye, Caroline LeVans, Nathan Corbin, B.T. Powell, Ruth Ann Oyster, Melanie Torrance, and Robin Oyster. These actors will also compete DUET: Ruth Ann Oyster and Melanie Torrance sing a duet. Seedling sale supports tree conservation The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, is kicking off its seventh annual conservation tree seedling sale by offering a larger variety of conservation plants than before. Also, something new this year, landowners who order trees or plants will be able to have their order shipped directly to them for the nursery in time of planting. Selections this year include but are not limited to: White Flowering Dogwood, Red Bud, Old Fashion Lilac, White Pine and Blue Spruce. Other possible selections include Strawberry Plants, Wildflower seed, Mushrooms, bedding and border plants and tree protectors. Profits from the annual sale help the District support its conservation efforts within the five member counties. For a copy of the order brochure, stop by the District, office at 351 Lakeside Drive, Culpeper or call 825-8591. The District is excited about offering landowners such a wide variety of items for planting. RECYCLE at the district level. Robyn Kaye and Claire Schadler read poetry and will attend the district competition. Anna Kreyling, Ashley Hawkins and Jamey Jacobs participated in the dance category, as did sisters, Kaitlin and Kerri Moore, who will compete at the district level. Cloverbuds participating in the show were Caroline Massie, Morgan Flournoy, Ryan Moore, Hannah Gall, Noel Johns, Carly Day, Taylor Hitt, Kara Corbin, and Sarah Smoot. The 4-H Performing Arts Club provided some great entertainment with their play, “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.” The club members did a terrific job under the direction of Ruth Ann Oyster. The 4-H’ers would like to express their appreciation to the Rappahannock County High School for use of the auditorium and to the Rappahannock Association for Arts in the Community for their sound equipment. Other upcoming 4-H events include: Teen and Adult Leadership Weekend, March 5-6. This exciting weekend will train teens to be counselors during summer camping programs. 4-H Winter Cloverbud Camp, March 27-28 for children ages 5-8. If you are not presently enrolled as Cloverbud, all you need to do is fill out an enrollment form and registration form to attend this exciting camp. This year’s theme is “Birthday Extravaganza.” Cloverbuds will have cake, presents, games, clowns, magicians and music for entertainment during this camp. Both of these camps will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Education Center in Front Royal. The 4-H Small Animal Club is planning an exciting field trip on Feb. 27. For more information on this and other 4-H activities, please call the Rappahannock Extension Office, at 675-3619. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in any of these activities, call 675-3619 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, five days prior to the event. Photos courtesy of Kenner Love WOLF: Robin Oyster as the Big Bad Wolf in the play. PERFORMING: Kaitlin and Kerri Moore perform their dance. COMEDY: ‘The Campout Disaster” comedy skit. THE LOWEST TICKETED PRICE LON ALL MERCHANDISE MARKED WITH A ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN 12-6 Upcoming Events Young Writers ’ Coffee House event set Rappahannock County High School creative writing students will present the third annual Young Writers’ Coffee House at Ki Theater on Feb. 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. The evening event will include their reading and performing original works of poetry in a 1960’s coffee house environment complete with acoustic music and lots of refreshments. Proceeds to benefit the RCHS drama department. It’s an evening event you won’t want to miss! Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets available at the RCHS front office or at the door. “True Love Waits ” sports rally slated All area teens are invited to a “True Love Waits” sports rally on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Washington fire hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event is hosted by Rappahannock’s Friends 2-Mom program and will include music, games, speakers, free food and soft drinks. The evening promises to be fun and entertaining while providing teens with the message that “True Love Waits.” All teens are encouraged to come wearing their favorite sports t-shirt, jersey or cap. For more information contact April Heddleston at 9878137 or Joan Beattie at 987-8315. - Girl’s Little League sign up There will be sign up for any girls interested in playing Little League softball that are in the following ages groups: seven before Aug 1 and will not turn nine before Aug. 1; any girl that will be 15 before Aug. 1 and not turn 17 until after Aug. 1 Sign up will be at Rappahannock County High school gym from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 14. Cost is $30 per child, please bring birth certificate. For more information call Susan or Garl Payne at 987-8148. Fret testing scheduled Rappahannock Medical Center is sponsoring a free bone density test on Thursday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is a screening for Osteporesis in women. Pre-registration is required. Call 675-3316 for more information. Relationship luorkshop planned Dissolve the blocks to healthy relationship. Access energy work effectively releases beliefs and attitudes about ourselves and others to open a new world of possibilities and to allow a more expanded life. Facilitator Cassandra Campbell, PhD will be available Tuesday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Belle Meade for the workshop. Call Susan Hoffman at 987-9748 for more information. Membership dinner, meeting set Rappahannock Farmers Association will hold their annual meeting and membership dinner on March 6 at 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. Membership may be obtained the night of the dinner for only $35. There will be a brief business meeting followed by a guest speaker, Chris Miller from Piedmont Environmental Council. His presentation will be on purchasing development rights. For more information call Jane Naramore at 937-5367. Annual Transition Fair slated Do you know someone with special needs? Could they benefit from information on financial planning, employment assistance, housing, college support, assistive technology, adult education, counseling, and parent support? If so, they should plan to attend the Transition Fair at Fauquier High School on Wednesday, March 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. For additional information contact Lisa Crane at 3476100, extension 239. RAA registration set . The Rappahannock Athletic Association has announced the following dates and times for registration: 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 advanced 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 to register or for more information. Ragged Mountain activities set The following activities are scheduled through Ragged Mountain Resource Center or more information may be obtained by calling Hunt Harris the center, 987-83* Saturday, Feb. 13: “Second Saturday Hike Destination: Nicholson Hollow, Corbin Cabin/Indut.. ,m Loop. Meet at Mountainside Market between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Bring layered clothing and food for self. Return midafternoon. Trash Free Rappahannock announces its second annual drive to help keep Rappahannock beautiful, March 1 through April 15. 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 mem berships. Call Susan Huff at 347-4775 for more inform <1 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. Consultation services available Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services Rehabilation Counselor Timothy Brown will be available for consultation services on Friday, Feb. 12 at R°* -nnock County Department of Social Services Offic 11:30 a.m. For information or appointment call < *.,

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Retired Vacuum Dist. 304-2676324, Martinsburg. f---—N 294 Qteaaway * v_—__> BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov , spayed/neut 703-2950678 350 Business Services EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop lor complete Home Decora line Service Fltxw Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Cover. & Uphufcscry Residential <& Commerical KL 211 Amfa»ville. VA 937-5500 WINTER SERVICE special Dec. 1st to Feb. 15th 1999 All manufacturers of mowers, tillers and trimmers Pickup and Delivery 1/2 PRICE rhis special applies to ALL manufacturers of MOWERS • TILLERS •TRIMMERS Call for appointment J.A. Swan Jr. & Co. 16033 Ira Hoffman Lane Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-8371 Rt. 29 across from Co-op 385 Carden STORAGE BUILDINGSPre-Season Sale! Call now and Save. 1-800504-9273 Sale ends 2/20/99 _____- V 400 Adoption <_IHAPPILY MARRIED, childless couple hoping to adopt. Will provide loving, secure, nurturing home. All medical /legal paid. If considering adoption for your infant, please call Michael and Helen collect at 703,837-0912 440 EntertainCULPEPER TOURS: 540-825-9355. Sat, Mar. 27, MCI Center, Barnum & Bailey Circus Matinee. Bring children Sat., Apr. 10, lunch & cherry blossoms from glassboat "Odyssey”. /450 Personals i - Paul, Remember that day our lips touched; Out arms wrapped around one another. Remember the d?y in the truck when you said you love me. The day my heart became yours. Remember our love forever. No one will ever make me as happy as you do, your special to me 1 LOVK YOU! Love Ya, June Bug Auctions ■..... HUCiE AUCTION I Saturday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. at the gallery in Amissville, VA (12 mt. west of Warrenion; 20 mi. north of Culpeper. 23 mi. south of Front Royal) We've got a whole lol of the most mesmerizing paraphemuliu to offer you from estates in Brood Run and elsewhereeverything from small, select collectibles to a classic car to lutui your prizes home in (and just about everything in between) 1969 CHEVELLE* BLACK MEMORABILIA • American Foslona • LOTS & LOTS OF INTERESTING OLD BOOKS • Fine, old CARNIVAL GLASS • Onental mgs • Coins • Military & political memorabilia • COCA COLA sniff • Toy trams • Furniture & architectural pieces • Fine old pnnts TERMS: Cash or good check with ID. No Buyer's Premium Food served Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. P.O. Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 4^ (540)937-4142 VA. 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Paul Robinson, Marcia & family J LOVING ARMS, Inc. “Come home to a warm family feeling” Open House February 13, 1999, 1-4 p.m. A private 20 bed facility with top quality care in a country setting. Offering new innovative technology to. better serve the health and welfare of the citizens of Virginia and the surrounding areas. • Commis ion of VA recommends as “New & Innovative Technology" • Scenic Clue Ridge Mountains • Professionally Certified Staff to include RN’s, LPN’s & r NA's • Licensed by Social Services for all levels of assisted living and residential living. • Therapeutic spa, chapel, sunroom: cathedral ceiling • Caring from the independent years through non-ambulatory care • Recreational programs & excursion van available •, Permanent room assignments 103 Lee Burke Rd. Phone 540-635-7923 Front Royal, VA 22630 Phone 888-635-2325 | CHECK US OUT AT BELMONT /‘l & 2B«room» ''Heat'Hotwitw iscitided in jwk ^Bewaty Shop ''Enwfgtwy pull -cor<U j t Sx«rcue''Oa:ne/C*»ft foomi Ac?mu*j / And Mucfi More ■■mi.I ■ / Van Transportation Senior Apartment Community with Active Senior in Mind! ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL 540-371-8212 TDD: 1-800-828-1120 Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm 2600 Cowan Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA a See Leasing consultant for details Legal Notices it 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 application: SU #99-01-01 Application by Richard and Sandra Antony to construct an efficiency apartment of 632 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, 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 Zoning Appeals, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2/3 & 2/10/99 *238803 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 & 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) & (D); 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, 2/10 & 2/17/99 #239280 605 Automobiles BMW 1978 5301- Fair condition, needs new cooling system. Fun Drive! $1000/ obo. 540-351-6046. r90 CROWN VICTORIA, 4Dr, 134K miles, $2600. Call 540-6753291. LAND ROVER 96: Oarage Kept, 42K, $23,000. 540-347-0411 or 364-1416. Sonny’s Auto Parts Used parts tor cars & trucks Some new parts Motts, tansmsaore & parte Installed (if purchased here) Over2,000 cats and trucks at all times. We Buy & Sel airing cars and trucks CpenMm-Set96-Cfceaian Located Rl. 229.5 mtespaa Culpeper Hsh School 895-2571 W" WMW* VtkMi Brand New Apartments 7c |UU mam, mmtw chan, bmtd <m the mmhrr of pmens tM*"*"* r-~ Our Month Unit tL. FREE! 2 Bedrooms From $465 3 Bedrooms From $545 CULPEPER COMMONS • 2 & 3 bedroom apartment bones Fully equipped kitchens • Gas beating and bol water • WaUco-wall carpeting • Walk-in closets uitb Unen shelving • tool, dubbouse and fitness center • Private bakonles/patios Directions: From Main Street, proceed to a tight an James Madison Hwy Left on Belle Ave. to a right on Spring Meadow Lane. Leasing office is on left. Located across from Wal-Mart 1301 Spring Meadow Lane • Culpeper,VA 22701 KSI Td (540) 829-8595 Fax (540) 829-8596 - Professionally Managed by KS1 Management Corp TRUSTEE’S SALE . 66 Huntly Road, Huntly, VA 22640 In execution of a deed of trust dated June 9, , 1995, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit t Sourt of the County of Rappahannock, VA, in Deed * Book 213, at Page 123, securing a note drawn.in [ the original sum of $155,700.00, the undersigned , Substitute Trustee, will offer for sale In front or the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock located 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 1.082 acres, more or less, situate on Virginia Routes 657 and 664, in Wakefield Magisterial District, recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 213 at Pages 121 and 122. The properly and the improvements thereon will J be sold “AS IS* and without representation or war- t ranties of any kind, the sale is subject to all liens, > encumbrances, conditions, easements and restrictions, if any, superior to the mentioned deed of trust ' and lawfully affecting the property. This is a com- * munication from a debt collector. * Terms: CASH or certified funds. A bidder’s deposit of $9,500.00 will be required with the balance of the sale price to be paid within 14 days at the office of the Substitute Trustee. Additional terms may be announced at the sale. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Julian A. Bryant, Jr., Substitute Trustee or Molly, at 2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 800, Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Phone: 757-437-9567 (CON V/98-13793/Finley). 2-3, 2-10-99 #238390 i* r a fiiitiA VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY i I k R. V. SNEAD, FRANCES A. FOSTER, THOMAS B. MASSIE, . TRUSTEES OF » WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, J ■ i Plaintiffs ■ i vs. In Chancery # 99-3 THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY M. LONG and FRANCES L. SLAUGHTER, or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and successors iq title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there by, and/or any j t known parties having an interest in the lands -J * which the Trustees of Washington Baptist Church ' * currently own, whose names and addresses are ^ , unknown and who are made parties defendant i by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, ° » Defendants 1 J ORDER OF PUBLICATION k i THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to quiet J title to the following real pfbperty situated in the , Town of Washington, Rappahannock County, Vir- • ginia and more particularly described as follows: That certain lot or parcel of land devised to Fran- J ces L. Slaughter under the last will and testament of Mary M. Long, dated October 4, 1876, probated 1 April 10, 1882 and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of ' the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Will Book F, at page 151. The said lot was conveyed to Middleton Miller, William H. Carter and Stonewall J. Wood, Trustees on behalf of the Baptist Society of Christians be* t longing to the Shiloh Association, by deed from Frances L. Slaughter and Sue F. Slaughter datedNovember 20, 1885 and recorded February 8, 1886.' ' in Deed Book R, at page 26. i And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law ! that the heirs at law of MARY M. LONG and FRANCES L. SLAUGHTER who now are or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject property in which title is to be quieted in this suit, if any such heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 10th day of March, 1999 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTERED this 12th day of January, 1999. Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: Douglas K. Baumgardner DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER Counsel for Complainants The Miller Building 211 A Main Street P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 (540) 675-3617 Virginia State Bar No. 15989 1-20,1-27,2-3, 2-10-99 •235982

Employment PI 0 RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN JlUk COMMUNITY SERVICT.*; BOARD yIJSTQPIAN. #9Q9?-Q1 7.5 hrs/ wk Janitorial work in Rappahannock. $5.92/ hr. SECRETARY III #9092-01 ft in Culpeper to DfOVlde division lo\/ol _*I_r. . ^yv^-vi r i m Culpeper to provide division level admin support in Ktvhheal*h setting Hiring range: $8.60 - Apply with RRCSB application bv 12 00 noon, 2/19/99. (540) 825-3100 ' EEO/AA SECRETARY (Part-Time) Small office near Warrenton needs secretary approximately 15-20 hours per week. Filing, answering phones, scheduling, light typing (40 wpm) required Strong organizational skills a must. Send or fax resume to: Stopper & Associates 6200 Evergreen Mountain Road Broad Run, VA 20137 Fax: (540) 347-0763 HUMAN RESOUCE/ PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATOR Culpeper Business is seeking qualified candidate with a minimum of 3-5 years experience in Human Resource. Experience required; payroll processing and associated fex 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 with salary requirements and references to: Box 834 c/o Culpeper Star Exponent PO Box 111 Culpeper, VA 22701 : REPORTER AND MANAGING EDITOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE Rappahannock News * Part-time/Full time * Flexible hours/schedules * Experience necessary, must be able to cover local county government news; general news assignments and/or features Send resume and clips to: Barbara Wayland Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 HEALTHCARE & Fkiquier Hospital COMPANION CARE AIDE Private Duty Nursing/Home Health Department Fauquier Hospital is art 86 bed general, acute care hospital located approximately 40 miles from Washington. D.C. Immediate openings are available for positions in our Private Duty service. Experience is preferred but we are willing to train qualified applicants. Certified Nursing Assistants should also 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 Warrenton, VA 20186 r 540-347-2550 540/341-0823 (fax#) bennettr@fauquierhospital.org (e-mail) EOE CONSTRUCTION NEWTON ASHPHALT ALEXANDRIA, VA & LEESBURG. VA ' ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCED Asphalt Crew * Foreman * Paver Operators s * Screed Operators * Roller Operators * * Lute Persons < * Distributor Truck Driver c (CDL w/Tanker Endorsement) * Nuclear Density Technician * Asphalt Patchwork Foreman , Milling Crew ; • Milling Machine Operator * Vacuum Broom Driver (CDL) J * Ground Person for Milling Crew Grade Crew * Finish Grader Operator * Backhoe/Scratcher Operator * Water Truck Driver (CDL) Asphalt Plant * Loader Operator—Leesburg * Plant Laborers * QC/QA Lab Technician Shop/Drlvera * Heavy Equipment Mechanic * Lowboy Driver * Asphalt Dump Truck Drivers (CDL) * Parts Clerk (Computer Skills Necessary) - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AT: 5601 Courtney Avenue Alexandria. VA 22304 703-751-7100 EOE M/F/V 545 Ml Tim* ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Knowledge of AP, AR, Payroll & Job Costing. Timberline and construction exp. helpful Send resume to: Miller Brothers 6583 Merchant PI. Suite 306 Warrenton, Va. 20187 No Phone Calls Please DRIVER Experienced tractor trailer driver needed. Home every day. Call between 6 & 8pm. (540) 825-6329 NURSERY WORKERS Male & female, full and part time. Immed. openings & summer opportunities for students. Call Long Mountain Nursery, Washington, Va. 540-6753707. Restaurant THE BLEU ROCK INN is hiring waitresses/waiters. Experience preferred. Apply in person. Sperryville, Va. 540-987-3190 STOP COMMUTING! Utility certified leading edge company based in Fauquier needs experienced, certified HVAC-R tech. Good driving record required. Call (540) 347-3600 Or fax resume to (540) 341-7490 ACCOUNTANT Full charge. FT/PT. Construction office. Concord computer. Pay/Rec/lns/ Bond. Must have exp. Flex hrs. Send resume & sal. hist. Ph:(703) 330-1569 Fax:(703) 631-9006 NEW BALTIMORE SHELL In New Baltimore, VA is now hiring qualified applicants to work in our deli/convenience dept all shift are open and scheduling and pay are flexible Please apply in person M-F 2-5 Admin Executive Secretary NCI Information Systems, Inc., one of America’s fastestgrowing high-tech companies, has immediate opening for an Executive Secretary in our Corporate Headquarters. Requirements include excellent writing, verbal & task management skills with experience supporting high-level executives. Very strong ability with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) & high energy &initiative are required. NCI offers excellent salary/benefits & work environment. Send chronological resume & salary requirements (Email preferred) to: NCI Information Systems, Inc., Attn: MFJ0299 (JT), 8260 Greensboro Dr., Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102. Fax: (703) 790-6062. Email: JOBS@nciinc.com. See our web page at: www.nciinc.com. VCI Information Systems, Inc. Equal Opportunity Employer Principals Only Obituaries Affie Andes Sperryville resident Affie Lee Andes, 86, of Sperryville died on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Oak Springs of Warrenton. She was a homemaker and a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville. She was predeceased by her husband, David Andes. Survivors include two sisters, Virginia Curtis of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Beatrice Newman of Alexandria; two brothers, Clarence Williams of Falls Church and Eugene Williams of Washington, D.C.; three sisters-in-law, Roberta Williams of Sperryville, Annie Bell Williams and Joyce Williams, both of Washington, D.C. and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church in Sperryville at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 with the Rev. Henry Townes of Culpeper officiating. Interment will be in the family section of the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the church. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. Melvin Carder Culpeper resident Melvin Amos Carder, 78, of Culpeper died Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. Carder was born June 7, 1920 in Culpeper, a son of the late Bernard Amos Carder and Jessie Mae Carder. He was a member of the Culpeper Baptist Church and an employee of the Geest Funeral Home for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth W. Carder of Culpeper; one daughter Cecil C. Jenkins and husband Thomas of Culpeper; one son, Melvin C. Carder of Fredericksburg; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Additional survivors include a sister, Elizabeth Carder of Culpeper and four brothers, Wallace Carder and Russell Carder, both of Culpeper, Cecil Carder of Pennsylvania and Harold Carder of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Silas Carder. Graveside services were conducted Feb. 5 at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper. 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W.wcnit'n . 705/777-1971 705/255-2050 705/255-1006 705/8)4-5994 705/4 50-0681 705/922-6800 540/549-9001 ASK ABOUT OUR RESPITE PROGRAM Youth to entertain A Matter of the Heart” Valentine Social and dinner sponsored by the youth and senior adults will be held on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church fellowship hall. For more information contact Gretchen Long at 9879044. Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mrs. Phyliss Atkins of Manassas, Donald Keyser of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Keyser and all had lunch in Luray. Saturday evening Mrs. Sally Havstad of Sperryville, Mrs. Elaine Hix, Mrs. Karyl Bailey, Mrs. Sarah Brown, Miss Amanda Brown and Miss Bobbie Jo Brown enjoyed a bingo party at the Bethel Community Center on Strasburg Road. The Weigh Down Workshop is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. This will be the last day to sign up for this program. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Happy birthday to Rev. Phil Bailey, pastor of Washington Baptist Church on Saturday, Feb. 13 and to my brother Bobby Frazier of Castleton on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The children of Mrs. Mary C. Atkins entertained with a birthday party for their mother on Saturday, afternoon in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles lUni^Liuicj wpfiougfzti I by Randy Minter TRYING OUR SOULS Those who must endure sorrow and heartache brought on by the departure of a loved one can at least derive some consolation from the fact that those who properly grieve become stronger from having done so. The acceptance of death poses a challenge to one’s soul that invites growth. It asks us to test ourselves in ways that we would not ordinarily be subjected. As a result, the bounds of our reasoning and faith are extended, and the depths of our emotions are plumbed to measure our compassion. As Phillips Brooks once wrote, “Wherever souls are being tried and ripened, in whatever commonplace and homely way, there God is hewing out the pillars for His temple " Sometimes losses are so great they just bring us to our knees in pain. When that happens, it helps to have loved ones to talk to or just to be with until the wave passes and we can carry on. Taking time to allow grief its course is difficult, but it can lead to freedom and a recovery of happy memories later on. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME. 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, we know how hard a time of loss can be, which is why we bend over backwards to extern our hand of hospitality, as well as our professional services to you. Call us at 347-3431. We're the oldest business in Fauquier County. "The mind profits by the wreck of ever}’ passion, and we may measure our road to wisdom by the sorrows we have undergone." - Baron Lytton Financial lYoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures _ Our net 400 South Main Street, 3rd floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) T EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 1‘mviding Affordable, Qiuditx Legal Services Since 1()75 By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Clark of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were among those wishing Mrs. Atkins a happy 78th birthday. Samantha Falls of Woodville spent Saturday night with her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett returned home on Monday after spending a week with Captain and Mrs. D. C. Welling and family in Fairfax Station. Sunday afternoon Miss Margo Haynes, Miss Bobbie Jo Brown and Miss Amanda Brown shopped in Manassas. Girl Scout “Thinking Day” is on Friday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Congratulations to our Washington Post Office mistress, Mrs. Linda Butler on the birth of a new grandson, Grant Avery Keithley of New Baltimore. Mrs. Ellie Vann has returned to the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Bobby and Tansy Frazier in Castleton after a stay at Overlook Rehab in Warrenton. Sunday afternoon Mrs.' Dorothy Ralls, Mrs. Linda' Clark and Miss Amanda Clark attended Kaylie Sperry’s first birthday party at the home of her grandparents, Chuck and Brenda Sperry in Front Royal. On Saturday evening Doug! and Beverly Exline and,1 Andrew had dinner for Kilo; and Wanda Cerventz and; daughter Melissa and children' Austin and Noah, all of! Orange. J On Sunday Doug and,1 Beverly Exline and son; Andrew went with friends' Allan and Lisa Streightiff and> children, Jason, Stacy, Sara, and Amber, all of Amissville to) Culpeper Dominion Skating; Rink and everyone had a good' time. Later in the evening they, all went out to Country Cookin in Warrenton for dinner. Have a Happy Valentine’s1 Day! SperryviUe merchants prepare for busy holiday Many stores in the SperryviUe area are planning special sales for the upcoming Valentine and President’s Day weekend. Check out their specials! By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Congratulations to Amy Jo Payne on her recent engagement and forthcoming marriage to Charles Berkeley PerDieu III. They plan to wed in September. Amy is the daughter of Carl and Brenda Payne. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Feb. 14. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. 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 halfbarbecued chicken dinner with all the fixings will be $8.50 for adults, couples $15 and children under eight will be $3. For tickets or information call Harriet at 987-8085 or Nancy at 987-8495. Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Mrs. Affie Andes of our community. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Baptist Church.

Birthday wishes to area residents I n ■i Birthday wishes for the week are sent to my nephew, Clarence Frazier, who celebrates today; my sister-in-law, Phyllis Frazier, who adds a big zero to her figure, tomorrow; Steve Butler adds another year on Saturday; followed by Jamie Tharp, whose big day is Sunday. May each of you be blessed to enjoy many more. Mrs Cindy Heflin entertained with a Tupperware party on Monday evening at her home on Castleton Ford Road. Congratulations to Christopher Frazier, a seventh grader at Rappahannock Elementary School, who made the honor roll for the past grading time. We are sure there are quite a number more . from our area, whose names were not available at this time, Mrs. Rosie Wharton who has been with her sister, Miss Mary Tharp on Aaron Mountain has greatly improved from her illness and returned to her home in Culpeper. ■ Ladies in our area are invited to share in the Garden Club to be held Feb. 18 at Culpeper Methodist Church. Mrs. Guy Herbert of the Shenandoah District will be the speaker. The Windmore Foundation’s “Murder is a Mystery” comedy will take place in April. Call 547-2555 for any additional information. ■ Sympathy is extended to - the family of Melvin Carder who passed away Tuesday at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Cub Master and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family attended By MARIE F, ATKINS 987-8802 the Scout Banquet at Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holt of Reva way are mighty proud of their twin granddaughters, Alise and Lene born to Sgt. and Mrs. James Holt U.S.M.C. in Okiniwa, Japan. Congratulations to Miss Beth Hawkins, a recent Bachelor of Science graduate of Penn State University. Our prayers continue for Roy Wharton, a patient in a Fairfax Hospital and to Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Frazier of Castleton Ford Road, who have been ill with the flu. We’d also like to remember our Woodville correspondent, Mrs. June Clark who has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson, Salem way residents were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Dodson of Reva way. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Sunday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Richardson White Jr. and wife to Lydia White Adelfio, 20 percent undivided interest in 22.2149 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Salvatore Corrallo and wife to William A. Newman and wife, 25.1303 acres, Hawthorne District. $270,000. Annie Updike Kilby to John Walter Minnis Jr. and wife, 4.04 percent interest in 198.02 acres, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. Deed of gift. Annie Updike Kilby to Thomas Franklin Kilby and wife, 4.04 percent interest in 198.02 acres, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. Deed of gift. Annie Updike Kilby to James Edward Kilby, 6.18 percent interest in 85.363 acres, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. Deed of gift. Jefferson Home Builders Inc. to Charles W. Smoot Jr. and wife, 2.6804 acres, Hampton District. $115,850. James P. Jamieson and wife to Leslie Jamieson Sharp and others, 2.83 percent undivided interest each in 113.28 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Bobby Lee Settle and wife to Richard Lee Settle and wife, 2 acres, Hampton District. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office Main Street, Sperryville, 2 BR home, eat-in kit., bath, central heat. $65,000 Nice View from these 7.26 open acres. High building sites, road frontage. $45,000 West of Sperryville, on Rt. 211, Chalet type 2 story commercial building. Five 12x16 cabins, 1.27 acres. $95,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Business & Service Directory Only $4.60per week for a l 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 • Refinishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8+43 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Old du»ned Soviet Fully Insured ?6 “Ifteiu StfteucHC* Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane, Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 specialize Backhoe Service Water, Utility, Drains Lines Footers & Culverts Gravel, Sand, Dirt Topsoil & Mulch Hauling Driveways Bushhogging Mowing Landscaping Snow Removal NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Cham Link, Board and Electric. Split Rail Privacy fencing Available 4/to Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop tor complele Home Decoatng Service Floor Coverings • Wndow Treetmts Walpeper • Skp Cam S JphoMery n _i—»,_/ 0 ** i » nmarnilHU a L-Ofnmorcim Rl 211 AmtaMNt.VA 937-5500 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLLNG 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 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 Quality work and satisfied customers are our HI priority Maury Sutphin (540)675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rd. _ft»Hf,VA2«U7 Vest's Excavating Specicized Bodiioe, Dump Truck Hauling, Dikii Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Busnnogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Remora 675-1117 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) 547*3452 PAINTING SplcCi§1ptJcfftint VinvT siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full service, experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PlTJUEiYS Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL i PLUMBING Class A Certified (Complete Line Water Soft Conditioners Free Estimates on Nett w>rl\ 540-875-3849 SIGNS & CALLIGRAPHY DAVETTE'S 96r-$9ir Restaurants THE COUNTRY CAFE WMvHoura: MoKby-TtiurKtayluatoSpjn. Eriday-Satunday 8 ui to 9 p.m. Sunday 8 ui to 3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storage vU A > Units to t Choose 7. From 'AIakX 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 SPERRYV1LLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPEKRYV11XE. VA TAX PREPARATION H&R BLOCK* 309 N. East Street Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-8700 159 Moffett Avenue Wanenton,VA 20189 (540)347-7517 34 E. Jackson St. Front Royal, VA. 22630 (540)635-3637 TELEVISION GREYSTONE TV & APPUANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison (540) 948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection In VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford. Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Street CHARLOTTESVILLE (804) 971-6777 PRINTING Wedding Stationery I •NapKIm • Bridal Books • Accessories aappahannocR News (540) 675-3338 $20,000. Peter A. Kreyling and wife to Matthew Lynn and wife, 10.2583 acres, Hampton District. $63,500. Donald D. Deitrich and wife to Donald D. Vest, lot 17, Greenwich Gardens, 0.7033 acre, Jackson District. $95,000. Hannon B. Graves to Joseph Patrick Garvin and wife, 25 acres, more or less,; Hawthorne District. $105,500. James A. Everett to Michael O’Farrell and wife, lot 6, 25.01 acres, High Hill Subdivision, Wakefield District. $293,750. “The Real Estate Store” MOUNTAIN VIEWS & RIVERFRONT: Large 4 BR, 2.5 BA country home on 44 acres of pasture & mixed woods. Splash, canoe or sit on the big rock in the Thornton River. Spectacular views of the entire Blue Ridge chain & other mountains. $445,000 CONTEMPORARY OVERLOOKING LARGE POND: Filled a with natural light. Super studio for artist, dancer, etc. Well proportioned living areas incl. large library, game room w/kitchenette, big kit., office, 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. On 82 private acres w/ponds, woods, & large shop. $535,000 CHARMING FARM: 39 acres of rolling fields, streams & woods enhanced by attractive 2 BR, 2 BA house with sun/guest room, large tiled kit. w/slate floor, LR/DR combination w/wood stove, porch & deck. Hunter stable & other farm buildings. Great location. $278,000 HIDEAWAY: Best describes this superb 4 BR, 4 BA raised Rambler. Office, screened porch, den, rec room, 3 car detached garage, shop. All on 7.5 very private acres near Washington. $204,000 SPERRYVILLE GATEWAY AREA: 20 acres with commercial frontage on 211 with sewer available, elevated land in rear for homesite with excellent views. $100,000 Rick Kohler 937-6146 Mitzie Young 675-3555 Amy Sloane 987-8668 QI Hr Real Estate ITT 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Washington, Virginia 675-1373 Under Contract: 2 acres with well maintained 3 BR/2 BA home, small bam, garden area &. views. Private town lot with well-kept home, garage, side & rear deck. 10.45 acres with brick home located outside Washington, VA. Full basement. 10.50 acres with 3 BR/1 BA restored home, nice garden area & many fruit trees. 149.8 acres with outstanding estate. Playhouse/guesthouse, magnificent mountain views. 19.06 acres with contemp. Farmhouse, mountain views, pool. 7.17 wooded acres located on quiet, private lane. Gently sloping with several building sites. 65+ acres of open & wooded land with great views. 2.6 acres with lovely 3 BR/2 BA home, well maintained, mountain views. 38 acre horse facility with large home & stable. Sold: : 9.82 acres located in Old Hollow. Great weekend hideaway, trout" stream, secluded walk to Shenandoah National Park. 7.01 landscaped acres, short distance to Shenandoah National Park & the Thornton River. In-ground pool, 4 BRs, 4 FPs. 55 acres located in Old Hollow. The market is heating up, our inventory is low. Are you looking to sell.7 Call us! I iu't omii)\ /’niju itN JYi»f»!i En ken M. Day, Realtors (540) 675-5033 U (is/iin,i;(im, \ iryiiim I -until: cmtlu\-realtors.t oin □ t2r Flint Hill - Under construction on 1 acre in town. 3 BR, 2 BA home finished on 2 levels, 2,000 sq. ft. finished living space + 2 car garage. Great location fronting State Rt. 522 with private drive. $159,000. Mountain getaway on top of Harris Hollow. Modest rustic log home with 2 BRs, 1 BA, stone fireplace, .36 acre wooded mountaintop setting. Very secluded with lots of wildlife. $189,900. 5 acres just in the town limits of Flint Hill. Approved septic system, well already drilled. Mostly open pastureland with stream running through. $48,500. Farm - Homestead with bam and old homestead. Beautiful rolling farmland with streams and fabulous views in all directions. Has some mountain land. Very secluded, located off private access road near Sperryville. If you've been looking for that special one of a kind property, put this one on your list to see! $565,000 Walk to town? Super nice 7.5 acre building site, all open pasture with the Rush River bordering one side of property, elevated building sites to take advantage of beautiful countryside views. Washington, VA, just on the edge of town. $75,000. Way up the Gid Brown Hollow on dead end road, .53 acre valley, meadows and mountain makes this a very versatile tract. The state road fronts the property - then you cross a mountain stream to a backdrop of meadow and mountain. A magnificent setting and a great place to escape. $185,000. AIL SAM SNEAD Broker. (;RI,('RS. CRB 40-635-9808 “YOUR COUNTRY CONNECTION" I-800-292-3540 Full Time Professional ^ Ml <540'987’9336' Hobk S**w -_ E-mail: samsnead@rma.edu l£a Please visit web page an the internet at http://www. realtvr. com/washinglondc/samsnead “/ / \m\(. iiii: way i.\ si:k\ k i:s

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Short. Long Sheath or Gown Nicoie Miller dresses are perfect any time of year Christine f o x 47 SOUTH THIRD,WARRENTON, VA 540-347-3868 OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-5 OR BY APPOINTMENT Ci£A$AlAUlixMV 0TXcUXQA/ proudly brings forth receptions in the true tradition of the South. The Bride and her Groom are afforded a setting in which to mingle and personally receive their guests. This exquisite Southern mansion with large rooms, rose garden and gazebo, on five picturesque acres just 45 minutes from the beltway, is the perfect location for that special day. The magnificent Rose Garden at Alwyngton Manor is a much sought after site for unforgettable wedding ceremonies. The entrance to the garden is through an ivy covered archway. One hundred pale pink rose bushes adorn the ivy covered walls. The dramatic lily pond with its shimmering goldfish enhance the already romantic setting. Brides may choose an informal yet intimate service with guests standing or a more formal one with all guests seated on the manicured lawn. Choosing Alwyngton Manor offers the Bride the most personal service and reception setting of any location in the Metropolitan area. Photographers praise the counties opportunities for spectacular wedding photographs. Caterers rave about the Alwyngton kitchen and the ease of serving the wedding guests. Bed and Breakfast is also available. Alwyngton Manor, 511 Falmouth Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by appointment (540) 341-7766 Expert advice Plan ahead for a stress-free day By Leigh Glenn Times-Democrat Special Writer Picture your wedding day and what do you see? A house among rolling hills? A trio of musicians playing a violin, viola and cello? A white peacock strolling among the guests? You don’t want something stamped out of a mold, but the more elements you add, the more room there is for mistakes, according to Anna James, director of Canterbury Cottage in Hume. “Remember that there are going to be mistakes and the mistakes are what everyone will remember — and laugh about — three, five, 10 years later,” she said. That white peacock, for example, could nip the minister’s shoe, or worse — stain it. James met with several brides-tobe and a few of their fiances at Canterbury Cottage, her bed and breakfast, on a recent Sunday to talk about the mechanics of planning a wedding. She geared her ideas toward people who don’t necessarily have the money to hire a bridal consultant and who want something “different.” The date is set After sending the engagement announcement to the newspapers, the first consideration for every couple is the almighty budget. The bride’s family traditionally foots the wedding and reception bills. The groom’s handles the rehearsal dinner (if there will be one) and transportation to the wedding for the wedding party. The budget will determine the “fanciness” of the affair, the number of guests, and the number of members in the wedding party. Pulling off a fun day is dependent on planning and getting as much done in advance as possible. “Nowadays, if it can possibly be done way ahead, you do it way ahead,” James said. Location Anyone exchanging vows during peak wedding months should reserve the place to be married and then make a deposit on a hall, restaurant, hotel, or inn for the reception. Don’t forget to reserve a place for the rehearsal. See SEMINAR, Page 4 The gown featured on the cover was provided by A Formal Affair, 571 Frost Ave., Warrenton; 3475126. The gown is designed by Mon Cheri and is a princess line gown of Dulciana satin with venise lace, featuring a sheer illusion back. Cover model: Kim Gross Cover photo: R.B. Gassie Cover design: Kim Gross dimes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA General Manager/ Executive Editor: John Toler Assistant General Manager: Barbara Norris Managing Editor: Robin Earl Section Editor: Chuck Backhaus Writers: Chuck Backhaus, Deborah Shepherd, Betsy Parker, Leigh ' Glenn, Emily Ashby Advertising Manager: Kathleen Keller Advertising Representatives: Pam Symington, Dawn Martin, Cathy Carlton, Kathy Mills Production: Kim Gross, Denise Tate, Cindy Goff^Candy Howland Call: (540) 347-4222 E-mail: ftdeditor@timespapers.com Write: Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.0. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188 Issue Date: February 10, 1999

Seminar From Page 3 Will you need extra tables and outdoor tents? Make arrangements to rent those,too. Alterations, food and music Regardless of whether the wedding dress is an heirloom or store-bought, the bride should select a bridal alterations specialist. Taking into account the stress-induced weight fluctuations leading up to the wedding, the final alterations should be made no later than two weeks before the big day. More expensive is not necessarily more. That applies to food as well as photos. If the reception will be at a hotel, restaurant or inn, see what their policies are about bringing food in. Some may require that you rely on their chefs. Using their services or hiring a caterer means sampling the food and selecting the menu. Not all wedding music is created equal. Some people go with DJs, who, once again, should be booked well in advance. Others, including a few James has known, have hired bagpipe or hammered dulcimer players. A third option, and one available at places like Canterbury Cottage, are customized tapes made by the bride and groom. The indoor/outdoor sound system allows the couple to pop in the music and doesn’t require much supervision. With those items crossed off the list, it’s time to think about invitations. The couple can hire a calligrapher to do them or use a computer and design them themselves. (The calligrapher may also be retained to do the name cards for the reception). James said the invitations should offer guests a sense of what the day will be like. A Christmas wedding, for example, might include a piece of tinsel, she said. Anything from bird seed to confetti can be tucked into the envelope. If someone else does the invitations, the couple should proof the copy carefully before they are printed. Of cakes and first dances A few months before the wedding, the couple should contact a cake maker and decide what they want to go on top of the cake. Some freelance cake mak Hopefully, you can stick with what you want. Anna James director Canterbury Cottage bed and breakfast in Hume f ers create beautiful cakes for a fraction of what pros charge. Check with family and friends to see if they know a cake maker or can do it themselves. As the couple approaches their special day, they should brush off their dancing shoes. Brides- and grooms-tobe may laugh, but James recommends dance lessons if they don’t know how to waltz and are planning a special first dance. Besides, as long as the couple vows to have fun, lessons can be a humorous way to spend time together and cut some of the stress that’s building. \M \ I Vrsonalized I»11\ iii<jt S«i\ ire Kor lirides Your one stop shop ... Saving ■ you time and money! Save 20% - 40% on nationally advertised bridal /gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride, flower /girl dresses and all of your wedding accessories. V_ ❖ We Carry The Leading Manufacturers Of: • Invitations • Shoes • Jewelry • Gloves • Attendant Gifts • Wedding Accessories • Favors • Tuxedos • And More! ❖ Let us provide you with the personalized attention every bride deserves! Contact us today for a free quote. We will gladly make personal appointments. 703-753-0853 Fax 703-753-2273 www. abridesdream .com gsr"1'"”8 ~ Please inquire for complete details ~ 347-3493 254 W. Lee Hwy., Warrenton Open daily 9-7 Sundays & Evenings by Appointment Wedding Consultants Does planning your wedding make you want to elope? Are you having trouble getting it all done and working full-time too? Having trouble finding gopd vendors? NO PROBLEM! Give Everyday Angels Wedding Consultants a call at 703-791-5987. Carol will give you as much, or as little help as you need, and work to make your special day as perfect as possible. The consultation is free. StfS-M/SMS X Call Carol Eyles For A Free Consultation. » Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 2 - 6, Fri. 9 - 5, and every evening from 7:30 - 9 p.m. ~> loism. . . ^ Largest Selection of Night and Day Attire and accessories in the Washington Metro Area Enticing Lingerie • (sizes small to 4X) • Adult Novelties & Gag Gifts • Unique Hosiery & Fishnets • Lotions & Oils • Body Stockings • Lycra Dresses • Boas • Bustiers • Unique Hosiery, High Heeled Shoes & Boots (to 14WW) • Leather Lingerie & Accessories aimon __ 9013-A Centreville Road (Rt. 28) Manassas, VA 22110 (just 6 miles off 1-66 on Rt. 28) (703) 330-1900

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Piping up at weddings By Chuck Backhaus Times-Democrat Staff Writer In Scotland the fog, or as the natives call it, thy “mist,” adds a perpetually mysterious haze to its rugged and beautiful landscape. With its multitude of mountains and roughly 800 islands, where myth and fact are most often entwined as one, Scotland has been shrouded in mystery since its origin. In fact, not much is known about its infancy; however, the prevailing wisdom is that the people of the Iberian peninsula (Spain and Portugal) or rather, south west Europe were the first to inhabit its shores. There is little evidence about when they came or why but they were believed to have been followed by the Celts (or Irish) and then later still by the Germans, and finally by the Romans who invaded and brought Christianity to the pagan tfibes. In some respects, Scotland — the name is derived from the Scots, an Irish people — was one of the first great melting pots. And subsequently, nearly everyone with ties to the Eastern Hemisphere, however indirectly, can claim some Scottish ancestry. So what is uniquely Scottish? Well, as you might suspect, it is many things to many people. Nokesville’s Norman Weaver is a descendent of Clan Gregor (the McGregors), a fierce clan that was, for 150 years, temporarily abolished by the English government. This heritage is represented in his bagpipe playing. But the bagpipes aren’t native to Scotland; there is good evidence that the Romans brought it with them and it is rumored that the notorious Nero (Emperor of Rome, 54-68 A.D.) was proficient on the instrument. Nevertheless, like golf, single-malt whiskey, Loch Ness and tartans, bagpipes are a major part of Scottish lore. So much so that in an effort to dismantle the Scottish clans, bagpipes and tartans (or anything plaid) were once outlawed by the English Monarchy. The tartan was the uniform of choice for the Scottish warrior and everywhere they went, they were usually led into battle by bagpipe players; which incidentally, is where the term “pay the piper” is said to have derived. The bagpiper was not an official military position, so Scottish officers would pay for their services out of their own pockets. Nowadays, the piper most often can be heard leading the bride and groom into the ceremony of marriage, and yes, like the days of yesteryear, they still have to be paid for their services. Mr. Weaver runs a one-man show called Bagpiping for All Occasions, and since his retirement two years ago as a geophysicist, he has been keeping busy with about 40 dates per year; ranging from- weddings to funerals to other types of ceromonies. And lately, as his 12 dates in January will attest, business has been very brisk. “Retirement is interesting, Weaver said. “It’s amazing that I found the time ■ to work before.” Since 1980, Weaver has performed in an official capacity with the Washington Scottish Pipe Band and with Washington’s Saint Andrews Society — established 1 in 1760 as the Alexandria Saint Andrews Society, it is one of the old- j est Scottish orders in the U.S. / Alexandria, of course, is named / after a Scottish town. I With these groups, Weaver j has performed at the Library of / Congress, the National M Cathedral,the Presidents Cup golf tournament, the Virginia Scottish Games, polo matches at Great Meadow (U.S. vs. Scottland) and at a variety of other community events. Aside from the cultural aspect, Weaver enjoys the bagpipe’s flexibility. “It is relatively easy to play — only nine notes — and its deep rich sound makes it both a happy and a sad instrument,” Weaver said. “Also, it’s portable. Which allows the See BAGPIPES, Page 10 Flute Guitar Mandolin Hammered Dulcimer Beirteanna Folk. Celtic- and Classical Mnsir Special Wedding Repertoire Kathy Tester (540) 987-8764 Michael Vinson 154Q) $35-m$ jTNew Baltimore Volunteer Fire* & Rescue j, Our Firehall j* is available for Receptions Birthday Parties Association Meetings For information Call 349-3008 \Located on Rt 29 al Ri 674y (Don 't (Move... — ...without talking to me first. Whether buying or selling, you need our services. • Competitive Market Analysis • Financing Proposals • Computerized Home Search • National^ Referral Service • Multiple Listing Service • Home Warranty • Professional Experience GLORIA J. BEAHM, CRS, GRI Greater Piedmont Area Association of REALTORS Top Producer 1991-1997 • Life Member Million Dollar Club Direct: (540) 341-3525 Toll Free: 14-800-523-8846 Call ME, For all You Real Estate Needs! QJ KAirNBOW-V.I.P, , 211 Broadview Avenue ^ I w. e promise to loverRonor and cherish your wedding party and guests. With a 100% satisfaction guarantee or your night s stay is free. From a good night s rest to free local calls and free Continental breakfast buffet, when it comes to making weddings a happy event, we do. 100! SATISFACTION GUARANTEE Warrenton, Virginia (540) 349-4200, 1 (800) HAMPTON jU* 1/4 we* 29/211 By-P— - 501 BUckwel Road h‘“T"TTTytTnmntmniT _

Flowers From Page 5 The Victorians could explain why, on both counts. Drenched not only in I divine fra grance but also in romantic fancy, roses meant beauty, or love, or woman. The rose has traditionally been associated with the Virgin Mary and is therefore a symbol of maidenly purity. The presence of lily of the valley in a bride’s bouquet spoke of her sweetness and innocence. It is one of the first flowers of the year and, like the rose, has appeared in many classic depictions of the Virgin. See FLOWERS, Page 10 With feeling Amaranth: unfading love Carnation: admiration Clover: fertility Daffodil: regard Daisy: innocence Edelweisse: daring, courage, . noble purity Iris: hope, light Ivy: fidelity Lime: conjugal love Myrtle: love Orange blossom: chastity, bridal Peach blossom: a bride Rose: beauty, love, woman Sage: domestic virtues Speedwell: fidelity Sunflower: constancy, devotion, infatuation Tulip: ardent love [Source: “The Magic Garden' by Anthony S. A Mecatante, available at the Fauquier ^ Count^Publk ,brafV Wedding Invitations Cranes * Regency * Carlson Social Stationery * Favors Printing & Personalizing on Premises a; VMU $ Are Worth Special Framing A Gallery of Uni Framing. Arts & r Claire’s Cit Anff Catering 58 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540.349.4131 or 1.800.360.6006 Fax: 540.341.0302 E-mail: claires@citizen.infi.net www.clairescatering.com Affordable Furniture That Will Last A Lifetime. OStH Bridal Registry < Home Accessories Free Gift Wrapping 36 Main Street. Warrenton, VA Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:30 Sunday 12:00 4:00 AMISH WINDMILL THE TOWN DUCK UB>zUla[ cJ^saiiixu One-of-a-kind items-Handpainted pottery and ceramics Crystal-Kitchen and table linens. Kitchenware & Bar itcms-Handmade wooden salad bowls and accessories, and much more. Special wine discount for wedding receptions for brides registered here. , 15 Main Street • Old Town Warrenton 540 347-7237 Her wedding invitation. HARTMAN JEWELERS 70 Main St. Warrenton 349~4123

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Bagpipes From Page 6 instrument to go where say, an organ could not.” Weaver says that “Amazing Grace” is easily his most requested time — although he said it is not a traditional pipe song — and “Scottland the Brave” is a close second. Weaver is a member of and the only bagpipe player for the newly formed Hunt Country Celebrations, a cooperative business organization that services the wedding industry in Fauquier. Therefore, in addition to providing a musical touch, he can also act as a point man for other wedding day concerns. Flowers From Page 7 Borusky said she often uses tulips and daffodils for spring weddings. In the Victorian language of flowers, the tulip stands for ardent love and the daffodil, for regard. Carnations, a another popular bridal choice, represents ® admiration. & Other plants besides flowers have had ” their place at weddings, in ages past. For instance, asparagus was considered a sedative for the nervous system. So one senses a knowing heart behind the tradition of H|| making garlands for jittery brides from ™ asparagus ferns. The bride who wishes to surround herself and the groom with soulful imagery might consider adding one or more of the appropriate flowers or plants to her wedding decorations. Once the best man has fastened a spray of blue speedwell in the groom’s lapel (for fidelity), she can take up her bouquet knowing that she is sending a subtle message to all who see her. Come Celebrate With Us! / Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties Separte room available for your group Special prices on group catering! *h.e Copper Bit 540-347-5757 573 Frost Avenue • Warrenton.VA St^Let Me MaJcc^l Your Special Day Into The Perfect Event No Stress. No Work. Just Bliss. My services include: Complete planning of the entire event within your budget Finding the ideal site for your wedding Choosing the right caterer, florist, band, DJ, vocalists Coordination of rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception Available in our office: Largest selection of sample books of the j finest stationary and f wedding invitations. v" View by appointment. 1 Helga V. Bionney "Your Perfect Event" (540) 687-6560 200 E. Washington St. Middle burg, VA You Should Travel In Style On Your Special Dayj Call Mow For Reservations (703) 303-4054 (888) 866-8299 ■; i Remember Us Tor Bachelorette * ^ or Bachelor Parties! 0*6 ay** c****/u&//^ cswetfe*/ ayttesu/ a S^e^****6*y^ ^/', /£'&'& /0 ay. 7/6. - 's&e&t ev*%X-^j<*y/*(UU**uz/& eaX& cast £zsu//e a/£ ad^eofo 0^ye*** ffledi&tty. &^0£cy»ay4y - - '^fln**€6a66en4 - ~&tu£e4. (S ia*6e*eiy Susan Eicher Thomas, Owner 25 Years Experience Bealcton Shopping Center 540-439-9301

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Through DBS, A Bride’s Dream offers savings of 20-40 percent off the regular sticker price on nationally advertised wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and mother-of-the-bride and flower girl dresses. Brides Dream also will find significantly lower costs on accessories, shoes, invitations and favors — everything to make that spe i imes-uemocrat btan rnoto/Yayoi Ayukawa ONE-STOP SHOPPING: Brides working with Mary Stern of A Bride’s Dream can peruse dozens of catalogs to zero in on their top choices. cial day perfect. Stem does not carry merchandise in her home, which means she usually joins the planning process after the bride has narrowed her decision to a couple of gowns for herself and her attendants. Once a bride decides on styles, she can contact A Bride’s Dream — via telephone or e-mail — with the manufacturer’s style number and dress description or a URL address at which the gown is located. With this information, Stem can provide a quote. “And the money you save on your gown can be put toward gifts for your attendants or special jewelry to complete your look.” A Bride’s Dream, which Stern opened in October 1998, offers a relaxed, individualized atmosphere brides are sure to enjoy. Here they are encouraged to sit and stay awhile, browsing through catalogs of shoes, veils, jewelpr, invitations and tuxedos, making decisions slowly and carefully. “I can give the bride a comfortable environment where she can relax and enjoy the planning process,” Stem said. “It’s my job to help them feel like they’re queen for the day.” Once the decisions have been made, Stem serves as a liaison for the bride. She places the orders and makes sure the gown, dresses and other items are inspected for flaws. If alterations are needed, she can recommend seamstresses in the area who specialize in tailoring formalwear. “Working with me, brides get their merchandise when it is perfect and don’t have to worry about them when they are not,” she said. Stem said she’s also become a specialist in getting last-minute items for final touch-ups on the event. “Sometimes no matter how well a bride plans,” she said, “there’s something she forgets, and we can help get those last few items in a time crunch.” Contact Mary Stem at (703) 7530853 or on the Internet at www.abridesdream.com. This newly designed web site will simplify getting gown quotes and showcase wedding accessories at discounted prices by mid-February. Batl Inn jletown I 102 Wo si Main Slrool ■ Hon \ \ ilk-. \ iroinia 2201 I with \cw \nn rimn ( ui\inc" “Combining the Best in Southern C Festive occasions like wedding receptions, anniversary dinners, company parties, etc., call for delicious food and drink. 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Simply perfect Nothing sets hearts a fluter or makes nerves go hay wire like the subject of wedding dresses. Choosing the j right one can be a meticulous and gut wrenching experience. But once accomplished, the sight of a bride in that perfect dress has often been described as the eighth wonder of the world. So what makes that perfect dress? Simplicity is still the buzzword according to k Charlotte Brady of Formal Affair i n Warrenton. “Foo, foo and puff has been out for a while now,” Brady said. “That look was popular in the eighties and then you had a complete reversal with hardly any frills. “Now, the extravagant look is making a comeback but its still toned down. The emphasis is on sophisticated elegance with a touch of the renaissance.” The trend, according to Brady, started in Europe, was picked up by the west coast and now is showing up in eastern weddings. With the average age of today’s bride being 30.6 years, there are now more styles that are flattering to k older women. in otner words, low Dustlines and sleeveless styles no longer rule the roost in dress design. Sure there are still many options for the 25-year-old bride but now there is more to choose from for everyone. FIT FOR A PRINCESS: From the Ian Stuart collection, this off-the-shoulder gown features a bustle back, trimmed with detachable hand made roses. Dresses on this page are available through Formal Affair, 571 Frost Ave., Warrenton; 347-5126. *' Photos courtesy of Formal Affair MOVIE STAR ELEGANCE: This Grace Kelly-inspired gem is from St. Patrick. L SOPHISTICATED: A elegant, formfitting look designed with older brides in mind, this gown is by Mon Cheri. PURE SILK SATIN ORGANZA: Mon Cheri designed this simple white and ivory gown with a basque waist and cathedral train. ALL LACED UP: V-front bodice from St. Patrick.

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Wedding From Page 2 entire center portion of the island and the surrounding sea. The undeveloped land, steep and forested, make the 27square miles seem much, much larger. In short, it is in truth not only a tropical paradise, but a protected one, too. Anyway, a few phone calls to the Territorial Court on St. Thomas, seat of the USVI government, yielded applications for a marriage license and a mountain of brochures listing wedding services, chapels, resorts and ceremony options. The government literature listed telephone numbers for churches in the islands, photographers, musicians, florists and more. As for our ceremony, we just needed a minister — I figured I could just pick a wildflower for a bouquet (there were lots in the tourist board brochure pictures) and bully a tourist for ceremony snapshots. We selected the Rev. Warren Smith of St. Ursula’s Anglican church on St. John from our wedding planner literature. A charming native, Rev. Smith was most welcoming and agreed, over the telephone, to perform a simple Episcopal service on Dec. 5. He did require (as is the Episcopal tradition) pre-marital counseling, which Harold and I completed prior to our trip. We packed our shorts and swimsuits and were ready to go. Trip through time From the start, the trip went smoothly. Early morning departures from Dulles connect directly to San Juan by lunchtime. We boarded a second, smaller plane for St. Thomas: there is no airport on St. John. On St. Thomas, we were greeted by floral-clad native women doling out tiny cups of a tropical rum concoction — one of the islands’ biggest colonial exports are the leaves of the bay rum plant. So sustained, we schlepped our luggage out to one of the open air taxis (they seat 15 passengers) and went downtown to finalize our marriage application. We were warned about “island time” — read, slow — but found nothing but efficient, cheerful assistance at the Territorial Court. It took less than 20 minutes to get our paperwork. We hopped another open-air taxi back to the downtown port to catch the 2:15 p.m. ferry to St. John. The 40minute ride was smooth and sitting up front in the open air kept motion-sickness (I’m real prone to it) at bay. Cruz Bay opene< up wide and calm to welcome us to £ John. Once off the ferry, a Hertz representative met us at the end of the dock, as <j0reed, drove us to the rental office (just a block away in a run-down portable trailer) and sent us on our way in our rented Suzuki Sidekick. She admonished us to “stay left” in the left-hand drive vehicle (like driving an American car in England) and keep to the strictly enforced 20 mph speed limit. Not that the steeply Times-Democrat Staff Photo/Betsy Parker WEDDING (SELF) PORTRAIT: The Caribbean makes for an atypical backdrop. twisting island roads invite speeding, as we soon discovered. We set off gingerly, keeping left, for our rental cottage at Estate Zootenvaal. Accommodations on St. John range from posh resorts to small hotels to beachfront condos to rental houses. We selected the latter, wanted to soak in as much island culture as possible, to live as natives and to steer well clear of things “touristy.” Estate Zootenvaal, the remnants of a Danish sugar plantation from the 1700s, is now home to four rental cottages and a main house on the East End of St. John. It is accessed by a single road that runs the length of the island, and one must pass through the entire length of the national park to get there. The 10-mile trip took 30 minutes (driving the sometimes overly optimistic speed limit.) As we settled into our cottage — comfortable,. breezy, light and beachfront, we made an odd discovery. Though there was snorkeling equipment, a barbeque grill, champagne in the fridge (left by the managers) and lots of fluffy beach towels, there was no telephone. Nor a television. Not even a radio. What, I wondered, would we do for two weeks? 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