Rappahannock News, November 10, 1999

'in'" —n.r»~—ft—n— -re—rr’s Fdmily Newspaper Since 1877 122nd Year ... No. 45 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1999 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Relay for Life meeting slated There will be a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Flint Hill fire hall beginning at 7 p.m. for all chairpersons of the Rappahannock County Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. If you were a chairperson last year or are interested in being a chairperson for the Year 2000 Relay, please attend this meeting. The tentative dates for the Year 2000 Rappahannock County Relay for Life are May 19-20 and will be held tentatively at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. For more information call Ben Atkins at 6352377 or Ester Settle at 675-3252. Representative to visit county Nov. 18 Mrs. Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman Frank Wolf, will visit the town of Washington on Thursday, Nov. 18. Mrs. Crowley will be available to talk with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature, such as with the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. Citizens are also welcome to express their opinions on matters of concern, particularly national topics or issues before the United States Congress. Mrs. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock County Extension Office from 2 to 3 p.m. Constituents who want to make direct contact with the Winchester office may call Mrs. Crowley at 540-667-0990 or visit the office at 110 North Cameron Street. Authors Weekend at Gray Ghost Enjoy the opportunity to meet and speak with renowned authors at the third annual Civil War Authors Weekend. Authors will be selling and autographing their books Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gray Ghost Winery in Amissville. This is an excellent chance to purchase unique gifts for the Civil War buffs in your life. Admission is free. For directions contact the winery at 937-4669. Any authors interested in attending may also contact the winery. Holiday closings County government offices, the Rappahannock Library and area post offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Association to meet Nov. 11 The regular monthly meeting of the Amissville Area Community Association will be held on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. Nominations and election of officers will take place after bylaws are completed and adopted in the near future. Happenings • Wednesday, Nov. 10: Washington Town Council to meet, 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. • Thursday, Nov. 11: ARB to rheet, 7:30 at the Town Hall. New agenda item includes: Michael Leake representing Rappahannock National Bank wishes to install security and safety lighting to front exterior of building. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 * (540) 675-3088 (fax) t Goodbye leaves Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan Dramatic patches of blue sky and black clouds swirl above Rappahannock County after blustery rain pummels area. Rebecca Cordani will be fined BY LEE COGHLAN Rappanannock News Staff Writer Kt'iecca Cordani won the election last week for Jackson District School Board, but in August she decided not to run, due to her newborn having a heart defect. Cordani did not complete the necessary procedures for taking her name off the ballot, nor did she complete forms that had specific deadlines for candidacy eligibility. Specifically, forms concerning candidate campaign committee contributions and expenditures. Nancy Newlin of the Registrar said, “I have never seen anything like this before.” “I reminded Rebecca’s mother that her name would still appear on the ballot unless I received a handwritten letter or something from Rebecca.” “If she takes this nomination, shell be penalized.” . ' \ ,'4* .4?; ■ . • _ . Peter Luke, Commonwealth Attorney, said, “Shell be penalized whether or not she takes office. Due to mitigating circumstances, the fine would probably be reduced.” The penalties are as follows: • $300 (Maximum) - Failure to file on time, or failure to provide any information required in, any report due on or after July 15 and before Dec. 14. • $50 - Failure to file on time, or to provide any information required in, any report due after Dec. 13 and before July 15. • $2,500 and/or confinement in jail for 12 months - For either willful failure to file a report on time or willful failure to provide required information. Luke sent out a memorandum to all interested parties Nov. 4, detailing what would happen if Cordani did not fulfill all the legal obligations necessary to assume office, including the filing of all required financial disclosure statements. At first, Luke thought the incumbent, Ron Makela, might continue in office. But after investigating, Luke realized the office would be deemed vacant if the elected member does not qualify for office the day before the initial meeting of the School Board in January 2000. If the office becomes vacant, the School Board would have 45 days to fill the vacancy with a qualified voter from Jackson District. In addition, a special election would be held in November 2000, as long as the School Board petitions the Circuit Court to issue a Writ of Election. The person who wins the special election would serve the remaining three years of the term. Even if Cordani declines the office she just won, she would be able to run again in the special election next November. Cordani wins election But will she accept? BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Rebecca Cordani won the election for School Board in Jackson District, but the verdict is out on whether or not she will assume the office. On Aug. 19, 1999, Cordani gave birth to a boy, Samuel, born with a heart defect. Since that time, mother and child have been in and out of Fairfax hospital and her son has had _ ^ . two heart surgeries. The prog- Rebecca Cordam nostic is good and doctors hope that in 18 months, Samuel will not have any more heart complications. According to Bonnie Cordani, Rebecca’s mother, the situation was “at one point, extremely grave.” When asked if her daughter would accept the School Board position, Bonnie Cordani replies, “She’d like to give it a try. A lot will depend on the health of this child. She needs to find out what it will entail time wise. She will be having a lot of conversations with people to figure things out.” “She would like to at least try, but for the past three months, she couldn’t think of anything else but her child.” Samuel Cordani weighs in at under nine pounds cur-' rently, but he has been doing well. He has a habit of losing and gaining weight that has to be monitored. But according to Bonnie Cordani, he looks good and is getting stronger. Nearly two weeks ago, the infant had a blood transfusion that has helped his situation. When asked about her daughter accepting the candidacy, Bonnie Cordani says, “She has to focus on other things besides her child.” Sm CORDANI, Paga A8 Last minute mailing sabotages Makela’s race for school board BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Ron Makela lost the Jackson District School Board race to Rebecca Cordani last week due, in part, to a last minute memo mailed to the district’s voters endorsed and authorized by the Rappahannock County Republican Party. Cordani did not campaign and actually wanted to pull out of the race due to a family matter. The fact that she won suggests that the memo made a large impact on the election results. Nancy Newlin of the Registrar said, “The mailing that went out endorsing her on Monday is probably the reason she won.” The memo stated that the Rappahannock County schools were fully accredited four years ago, and now they are not. The high school is “provisionally accredited,” and the elementary school is “accredited with warning.” The memo then said that if schools lose their accreditation, colleges may "not accept transcripts from these students. The memo stated that student test scores were low and very little improvement had been made so far. The next point made concerned the $3 million being spent on additions to the high school. The memo stated that taxpayers did not have a say in the matter as “Ron Makela and a majority of School Board members side-stepped a referendum so that voters wouldn’t have any say in the matter.” The final thrust concerned the fact that the high school expansion had gone $1 million over budget. And that the School Board had turned over responsibility for the new ball field to the Board of' Supervisors. See MAKELA, Page A8 Coach approach dominates board meeting by Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Special Writer The RCHS Library was filled to capacity and Tuesday’s School Board meeting was dominated by the emerging issue of athletic coach hiring practices. The published agenda included an innocent line in the Report of the Superintendent section: “Athletic Vision & Hiring Guidelines,” but students, teachers, coaches, and parents apparently felt that the issue was other than innocent and came to the meeting to express and lobby for their views, believing that the School Board would make a decision changing the way coaches are selected. To the present time, according to Superintendent Dr. David Gangel, coaching positions have been filled by the RCHS athletic director and the RCHS administration in concert with Virginia High School League guidelines that promote the hiring of coaches from an internal pool of candidates, an approach that “is rooted in the philosophical notion that athletics is an extension of the academic program. Values can be taught and relationships can be developed to support the academic experience.” The impetus that led the Superintendent to bring the issue before the School Board was “a number of coaching hiring issues” and an apparent plea by some parents to seek more qualified coaches to benefit the athletic development of their children and the schools’ athletic programs. Dr. Gangel proposed establishment of a committee to review the “athletic vision” and hiring practices, and to develop “a draft athletic contract with specific responsibilities.” See SCHOOL, Page A8 Kramer cottage demo a done deal BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Peter Kramer’s appeal of Sunnyside Farm’s market complex demolition plan ended Nov. 3 when the Washington Town Council unanimously approved a modified proposal presented by Peter Kreyling. With a series of motions affirming the acceptability of proposed changes to the Clopton House, the Mercantile Building, and the Kramer Cottages, the Council erased any hope that the charm of Kramer’s work would escape the proverbial wrecker’s ball. Public sentiment toward Sunnyside’s plans was slightly weighted toward preservation, but the Town Council favored accommodation and, as Council member Charlie Tompkins pointed out, “the major value of the property is its charm . . . other than that, the highly impractical [for business purposes] cottage seems an obvious candidate for demolition.” Despite the unanimity reflected in the Council’s action, there was little sensitivity expressed during the review process. Mayor Stu Willis insisted upon an open review of each task group in the proposed work plan, and asked each council member for his or her response to questions of project suitability raised in applicable sections of the Town ordinances. Though an exhausting process, Mayor Willis’ approach to the review and approval process left no doubt about the council’s seriousness and understanding of the gravity of their actions. Council member Reinhardt Lynch may have represented the collective sympathies of the council when he thanked Peter Kramer for being “part of the town,” and noted that “he was one of the reasons we came here twenty years ago.” See COTTAGE, Page A8

r Prognostications from fall I have been shuffling through a carpet of yellow Norway Maple leaves in the side yard. They fell overnight, tugged from the tree by the gentle rain now falling. Has there every been a fall as beautiful as this one? I had been afraid I would miss . autumn in the Virginia All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott Neil-Dore’s Lindsey, 13, and Alexander, 10 — responsible and loyal neighbors — kept the feeder supplied so the birds would not seek elsewhere for food. We wanted them here on our return. Juncos, charcoal gray set off by a white belly, and White-throated Sparrows fiedmont, because Lee irott and 1 were scheduled to spend most of the last two weeks of October in the Low country of South Carolina, on one of the barrier islands — Pawleys Island, to be exact. There we observed, photographed, and led field trips to see live oaks and Laughing Gulls, yaupon holly and Yellowlegs, Sanderlings and Spanish moss, water oaks and Willets, and even a Loggerhead Shrike perched silent and watchful in a tree covered with hanging clumps of usnea lichen. All of that, plus a near-miss from Hurricane Irene. Dennis and Floyd missed Pawleys Island, but Irene seemed imminent for a time, when we thought we would be evacuated. Two days before the storm, waves — very close to Sea View Inn — towered and crashed, rain pelted down and wind lashed the dunes. When Irene passed far out to sea, the sky turned a luminous saffron that faded as darkness descended. The next day was mild and serene with a sky of intense blue. It was like awakening after a fearful nightmare to the sense that it was all over and life is secure. We drove back to Virginia into a conflagration of autumn color: fiery maples, scarlet black gums, deep burgundy red of dogwoods, burnt orange of sassafras and buttery yellow of tulip trees and hickories. We hadn’t missed it after all. Every hue, tone and shade of the color spectrum was represented except blue — a cloudless October sky provided that — and green, contributed by the reassuring stability of pines and cedars. It was at the bird feeder that the most dramatic change from summer to autumn had occurred. Daily visits by Ellen and Jonathan had returned trom their breeding territories in the far north. I wondered if they were as pleased to return to their winter home as I was to be again at my year-round one. In the past, a prediction of a snowy winter has traditionally been marked by an invasion of species that usually remain in the north country. Was the presence of a Red-breasted Nuthatch at the feeder a sign of winter weather to come? I don’t know the answer, but Lee and I were delighted with this 4 1/2-inch mite with a black line through his eye and a white line over it. Underparts washed with a rusty color distinguished this nuthatch from his larger cousin, the White-breasted Nuthatch. Active and agile, this bird has remained at the feeder, zipping in for seed and departing just as quickly. Northern finches, Pine Siskins and Purple Finches, also appeared at the feeding tray. Siskins are an exciting rarity. They are the size of Goldfinches with very fine streaking and hints of yellow in the wings. They are noticeably smaller than female House Finches, which they resemble at first glance. Purple finches, all females, also appeared. They have a similarity to female House Finches but their streaks are heavier and they have a distinct, dark jaw stripe. Purple finches also have a heavier bill than the House Finch. Do birds sense a winter-to-come undetected by meteorologists? Are we to have a winter following a fiery autumn when the earth is transformed by snow and glistening with ice? Write Virginia naturalist John Trott at P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA., 22747. Wakefield school happenings BY LORI FERREIRA Admissions Coordinator • The Key Club at WCDS has begun it’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Last year, Key Club members distributed food collected to needy families through food banks in Warren, Rappahannock, and Fauquier Counties. WCDS families responded to this appeal with extraordinary generosity last vear. The Kev Club is anticipating another successful drive. • The music room is “abuzz” at WCDS with Mrs. Bobbi Andes’ music students preparing for their Christmas program to be presented on Dec. 3, along with the annual Book Fair and Sarah’s Supper. • The WCDS Owls are gearing up for a big season of Girls’ Junior Varsity and Boys’ Varsity Basketball. Go teams! NOTICE 1999 Rappahannock County taxes have been mailed and must be paid on or before December 5, 1999 to avoid penalty. Failure to receive a bill through the mail does not relieve the taxpayer of any additional charges that will accrue under law for failure to pay within the prescribed time. Since the December 5th deadline falls on a Sunday in 1999, taxes will be accepted as timely if paid or postmarked by Monday, December 6, 1999. Treasurer’s office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. Frances A. Foster Treasurer 675-3334 Yesl □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannocti Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..... ,$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°° Name Address City State_ Zip Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: £*P(>attarau>ck New*, P.O. 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Not responsible for accidents. 540-675-3558 Panther Pause: news in brief BY JAN MAKELA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • RCES Third Grade Teachers, Mrs. Holly Propst and Mrs. Shelly Shankle, recently reported that Dr. David Gangel, School Superintendent, visited two third grade classes to share his Roman Coin Collection. What a wonderful opportunity for these children to see and learn about such ancient artifacts! • The RCES PTO wishes to thank everyone who supported the recent Jewelry Fund Raiser. The funds raised will be used to support a variety of projects Jk which will bene- H fit all of our ™ young students. Student Advisory Council is in the midst of holding its election of officers. The students have been busily campaigning as is evidenced by the many creative and positive signs lining the school halls. We are very proud of the talented students who have been nominated to hold the offices and the positive way in which they have handled this campaign. Nominees for the offices are: President; Rachel Gall, Nicole Hess, Lauren Kruczynski, David Miller, Mattie Nawricki, Megan Payne, Lauren Powell. VicePresident: Dylan Corbin, Kendra Hitt, Courtney Hutcheson, Kelsey Hutcheson, Kevin Martin, Caitlin McCarthy, Rebecca Oyster, Joe Rechin. Secretary: Robin Baumgardner, Bethany Dodson, Sarah Mills, Brandon Smoot. Historian: Chasidy McGlothlin, Amanda Miller, Jennifer Peregory. • Many of you may have received letters recently about participating in the RCES Visiting Artist Program. If you were contacted, we hope that you will seriously consider being a part of this wonderful program. If you do not receive a letter, but have a special musical or artistic talent that you are willing to share, please call RCES Art Teacher, Harriette Rosenblatt or Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 9878259. JENKINS ORCHARDS _Qualify Fruit_ Select Your Own Apples Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Stayman, York. Rome. Jonathan, Winesap. 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If you are not contacted by a Booster member, but would like to support this important project, please contact Mrs. Sally Havstad, Fruit Committee Chairman, at 987-9342, or Mr. John Wiese, Booster President, at 937-9909. • Panther Pride Day took place on Nov. 1 at RCHS to recognize students who work hard to do their best scholastically (receive no grade below a C) and who exhibit responsible conduct on a daily basis. Special activities were planned to reward these wonderful students for exhibiting Panther Pride! HA More than 140 students were participants in the program. • Remember to mark Nov. 9 on your calendar, and plan to attend the nest School Board meeting. The meetings are always held on the second t Tuesday of each month, and your ideas and insights are always valued. It is important to let the Board I I Know now you feel about all issues regarding the education of our community’s children. • The Athletic Boosters at RCHS are currently sponsoring three fund raisers. Chances are being sold for cash prizes. First prize is $1000, second prize is $750 and third prize is $250. Only 200 tickets will be sold for $20 each and the drawing will be held on Dec. 17. • The second fund raiser is a Signature Quilt raffle. The quilt is signed by all of the RCHS athletes, and may be seen hanging on the wall in the lobby of the gym. Raffle tickets are $1 each, and the drawing will be held in the spring. • Homemade apple butter is also on sale at all home games or from any Booster member. If you have questions or would like to support any of these efforts, please call Nancy or Calvin Atkins, Booster Members, at 987-8367. • Don’t forget the next RCES PTO meeting on Friday, Nov. 12 at 6 at RCES. Please come with your family and bring a covered dish to share. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria. We will eat at 6 and the meeting will begin as close to 7 as possible. • If you are an RCES Parent you should have received a notice about the PTO Reading Favorites Night on Nov. 19. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to perform while at the same time expressing the love of a special book, story or poem. The sky is the limit with this activity. Your child may just give a short book report, or dress as a character and act out a scene, or read a poem, or make up and sing a song about a book. This may be done alone or as a group. If costumes or make-up are required for the performance these must be prepared at home. There will be only one rehearsal before the final performance. Please encourage your child to participate and help him or her to prepare. If you have additional questions or would like to offer assistance, please call Mrs. Theresa Light, Project Chairman, at 987-9523, or Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 987-8259. 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Ted Pellegatta creates collage of “snapshots” at Mountainside Market BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Ted Pellegatta has achieved his success in photography primarily by shooting landscapes. But over the years in Rappahannock County, Pellegatta has collected “snapshots” of people. Currently, about 150 of these photographs are on display at Mountainside Market. The display has been dubbed “The People’s Wall of Rappahannock” by Pellegatta. And it is creating interest in locals and tourists as well. The photographs are typically of local residents, capturing personalities and moments that illuminate life in Rappahannock County. On any given day, one can find people just staring at the wall of pictures. Pellegatta says, “I’ve done people for a long time. People primarily knew me for my landscapes. I started putting these up about a month and a half ago. The responses are very good, even from people who don’t live here.” Long lenses, candid shots Due to long lenses, Pellegatta has been able to get candid shots of his subjects. Pellegatta informs, “They’re unaware that they’re getting their picture taken.” Pellegatta uses a variety of cameras and lenses to achieve his product. He has a Nikon F-5 and a Canon EOS with 100, 300, and 28-200 lenses. The 28-200 lens is particularly key to the photographs. The 28 is a wide angle and the 200 gives a close-up effect. Pellegatta says, “The 200 brings your subject matter closer to you.” Biography Pellegatta grew up in Bethelem, Pa. near Allentown, roughly 60 miles north of Philadelphia. And he started photography about fifteen years ago. Before that Pellegatta had his own company in the wholesale produce business. Pellegatta recalls, “It’s a tough business, very competitive.” He got out of his own business and went to work for a big company, L & M Produce out of Jessup, Md. Pellegatta says, “While I was doing that I went to Baltimore one weekend. I went to visit a couple guys who lived in Remington, Md. It was 1985, but it felt like going back to the 50’s.” “Probably the newest car on the block was a ‘65 Chevy. The whole block was related, just a little Italian enclave. I was so taken away by what that place felt like.” “I borrowed a camera from a woman I was dating and went back a couple weeks later to photograph.” “When I got the film back, what I was seeing and feeling came across in the film. I was kind of surprised. I hadn’t had any experience with a camera.” “I just started taking pictures and curiosity became an obsession and the obsession became a passion. Now, 15 years later, I’m still a photographer.” “And I don’t own a camera.” Three gifts become tools of the trade The camera Pellegatta borrowed to photograph Remington, Md. was lent to him by his girlfriend at the time. She told him to go ahead and use it. Pellegatta remembers saying to her, “If you ever want it back, I’ll give it to you.” But she moved to Paris, France and he never saw her again. The next camera, a Canon EOS, came into Pellegatta’s life by way of a customer, Bob Nailer. Nailer came into Pellegatta’s gallery with a camera bag and said, “This stuff has been under my bed for six months. I’ve been so frustrated trying to take pictures like you do.” And he gave the bag and equipment to the photographer. The third camera came from a woman in Rappahannock County who had purchased a Canon F-5. Pellegatta says, “It was too much camera for her. She never learned how to use it. I asked her about the camera. She said, I’ll bring it to you. You can learn how to use it. And then she said, just keep it.” Piedmont Voters Thank you for your vote Nov. 2 and for allowing me to continue as your representative on the Rappahannock School Board. I will serve you and all of the county to the very best of my ability. I welcome your comments and concern. Aline B. Johnson c/j- fiszsonah thanks, to alY ths uotszs in the cdfamfston [0>istzict foz the sufsfiozt in my shsction. O with tzy to do my hsst to sujijiozt tks thoughts and wants of ths community foz ths nsxt fouz ysazs. llBzyant jflss (IVailzinaton LOCATED AT MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET 1 MILE WEST OF SPERRYVILLE 987-9100 Don’t take your wash anywhere else! J Ted comes to Rappahannock Pellegatta came down to the county for the first time in 1971, when a friend of his was filming a documentary on the area entitled, Come Day, Go Day, Come Sunday. The film depicted the black community in the area who worked on farms, either their own farms or others. And how they waited for Sunday to come when they would go to church, play music, and have picnics. His friend asked him if he would come down and see this place. And Pellegatta became a weekender in the county until 1990, when he became a permanent resident. Setting up shop At the time when Pellegatta came to the county, he was working as a wine importer, dealing in mostly Moroccan wines. His biggest client was Disney’s Epcot Center in Florida. He could do his job via fax and telephone and reside in Rappahannock. Pellegatta says, “That’s when I opened the gallery. Tanya Richie had a gallery above mine in the Clopton House. I was below street level and she was above.” A year after Pellegatta had been here, the wine importing was over. He began making a living from his photography and various other jobs. Pellegatta reflects, “After the wine business, I was totally broke. I worked in the kitchen at 4 & 20 and at Bleu Rock (two restaurants in the county).” “Then, I diversified a lot of ways to sell my product.” Pellegatta’s photographs were plastered on tiles, tshirts, postcards and posters. He did CD covers, catalogue covers, web sites, and calendars for the county in 1996 and 1997. And he has become a permanent fixture and practically an institution in this county. If you would like to see his “snapshots”, Mountainside Market in Sperryville is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can oftentimes catch Pellegatta there having coffee and talking with friends. If you would like to reach him at home, his number is (540) 937-5588. I * ♦ + ir - * CAFE 11763 Lee hwy., Sperryville. Vf? Thursday 11/11 OPEN MK Friday 11/12 RfiR JAZZ DUO Saturday 11/13 RCITHIE & THE WRANGLERS Sunday 11/14 DON CONOSCENTI Family Style Dining Now Open Than. - Mon. 540-987-3162 wwwbiucmooncafe.com * A. Dranitzke opens law practice BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The sign has been up for nearly a month at 195 Main St. announcing Alan Dranitzke’s new law practice. Even though Dranitzkes will establish residency in Rappahannock County. The new office will be a branch of the law firm Liotta, Dranitzke & Engel, which Dranitzke started with his partners four I Liit; uiiiue is omy partially furnished and the smell of fresh paint is overwhelming, Dranitzke is open for business. Nearly five and a half years ago, Alan and Sue Dranitzke bought a house and property on Gid Brown Hollow as a vacation home. Dranitzke says, “I had no idea we would spend so much time out here. I didn’t know what we were getting into. Initially, I thought we’d spend one or two weekends a month here. Now, it will be three to four days a week.” Now, business will keep Dranitzke here two days a week. He will travel into Washington, D.C. three times a week. And the first of the year, the Alan Dranitzke teen years ago. In effect, Dranitzke will be expanding the business, but also breaking free. Dranitzke graduated from Yale Law School in 1968. He has been married to Sue for 35 years. They have two children together, Elizabeth, 31, and David, 28. Elizabeth is an artist who has started her own company called “Aunt Bette Designs” which designs and makes stationary and accessories. She currently lives in Venice, Calif. David lives in San Francisco, Calif, and works as a special effects freelancer in the film industry. His last full time job was with George Lucas at his Industrial Light & Magic studio. New program helps homeowners BY JANET HERR Rappahannock News Contributing Writer There is a program called the Indoor Plumbing/ Rehabilitation Program (IPR) available in this area. IPR is aimed at helping low-to middle-income homeowners obtain modem indoor plumbing. Are you still using an outhouse, or are you still getting your drinking water from a spring? If you answered yes to either of both of these questions, perhaps we can help you. If you need a first time well, septic field, or an indoor bathroom, then this may be the program for you. To qualify, you must own your own home and be able to get a well and/or drain field permit from your local Health Department. You must be income-eligible. Our funds are part-grant and part-zero-interest-loan, and we are limited in the amount of dollars we are allowed to spend on any one home. We do not install wells and drain fields on unimproved lots, a home must already exist and you must live in the home as your resi dence and the home must be in need of first time indoor plumbing. Fall is a great time for interested persons who need indoor plumbing to apply for the IPR Program. It often takes a few months to gather the necessary paperwork, and for Rapidan Better Housing to process your application. If you wish to apply, call 948-3274, and leave your name, mailing address and telephone number with staff. Rapidan Better Housing Corporation is a non-profit company, and we exist to help you. Deer accidents underway in county Hunting season began Nov. 1 with black powder and regular rifle season begins next Monday, Nov. 15. And deer accidents will increase. The most notable accidents in the county this past week were deer related. And both accidents occurred early in the morning when drivers were trying to wake up and get to work. On Nov. 2, at 7:07 a.m., Gene Steward of Luray struck a deer on U.S. 211 near Amissville, one-tenth of a mile east of Route 640. Steward was driving a ‘97 Hyundai when the deer ran out in front of him. Steward hit the deer head on causing $2,000 worth of damage to his car. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Three days later on Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 a.m. another driver struck a deer. Robert McCoy of Shenandoah, Va. was driving a ‘99 Chevy Pickup on U.S. 211, one-tenth of a mile east of Route 678. A deer ran out in front of his car. The car struck the deer head on and killed the deer. The driver was, fortunately, not injured. 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R. Sharp gives history of local child care center BYLEECOGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Camille Harris began the Child Care and Learning Center • in Rappahannock County nearly 23 years ago, as non-profit organization. It started as a hippie alternative school and grew into one of 92 schools accredited with early childhood programs by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs in Virginia. In order to be accredited, CCLC had to undergo a comprehensive process of internal self study, invite external professional review to verify compliance with the academy’s criteria, and be found to be in substantial compliance with the criteria. The goal of CCLC is to provide a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of young children. CCLC began its operations in 1976 in the basement of what is now Doug Baumgardner’s office in Washington. From the time of it’s founding through the present, the center has been the only permanent child care facility in the county. From 1978 to 1986, the center conducted operations in a farmhouse down Tiger Valley Road. And in May of 1986, the center moved into its current facility on U.S. 211 to the left of the gun shop in Washington, Va. Sharp recalls, “We became one of the first schools with infant care, in ‘78, when it was unheard of. We are the only nationally credited program in a ten county radius. We have a low teacher to student ratio.” Most for-profit schools are not accredited because they cannot afford the teachers to keep the teacher-student ratio low. Head Start The U.S. Government has a program called Head Start that is predominately used in conjunction with public schools. The program is for three and four year olds who are “at risk” due to poverty backgrounds. Usually, the U.S. Government will donate a $40,000 trailer to be set up next to the school where the Head Start program will exist. The intention is to keep the classes segregated. But CCLC was the first school in the nation to integrate the Head Start program into their own. Sharp says, “We want them to be around peers of their own age.” CCLC has since served to become a model and the U.S. Government is interested in duplicating the program across the country. Clinton recently announced that he wanted one million more students in Head Start. And now the program will be reaching out to the private sector. “Only show in town” Sharp informs, “Since we’re the only show in town, we try to meet everyone’s needs. The center is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We now have an after school club.” The After School Club is recreationally based, snacks are available, and a study area is provided. The program began with eight children and has grown to 35 during the school year. As the After School Club grew, CCLC started renting the Washington School from William Carrigan. The school has three classrooms and a full Child Care and Learning Center holds fundraiser BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Child Care and Learning Center will hold its fourth annual auction at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue this Saturday, Nov. 13. from 6 to 10 p.m. The goal of the auction is to raise $20,000, as tuition only pays 70 percent of the children’s education. The CCLC also gives out between $25,000 and $30,000 in private scholarships a year to attend CCLC. The event will begin with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m. At this time, people can meet, mingle, start to 3 browse and buy from the tagged auction. Items will include housewares, crystal, framed prints, china, collectibles, small furniture, decorator items, and lamps. At 7 p.m. the live auction begins. There will be 65-70 items auctioned off. In addition, there will be silent auctions. In the past, silent auctions have included: two nights at a bed & breakfast on the Eastern Shore, gift baskets, and a picnic from The Inn At Little Washington. The turnout has increased Steadily for the auction. Last year, Rose Ann Sharp, the executive director of the school and recent election winner for Hampton District School Board, estimated 150 people attended and this year she is expecting even more. The auction is coordinated by a group called Friends of Child Care and Learning Center, a fourteen member group. The president of the group is Kay Miller. The coordinator and manager of the auction is the vice-president on the board, Susan McCarthy. McCarthy is also the owner of the shop, Cordelia & Co. The auction is a yearround project of collecting and amassing items. The majority of the items auctioned are private donations. But many of the items are bought by CCLC. After the auction, CCLC will focus on renovating the Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Lee Coghlan LEAF FUN: Children enjoy playing with fallen leaves at the Child Care Learning Center Washington School which William Carrigan generously donated to CCLC this year. The science lab, next to the main building, is currently being renovated to house the Family Guidance Program, which is vacating the Clopton House. The science lab will also house the Nutrition Site Program which provides meals and social services for a senior citizens. The auction admission price is $10 which goes towards food and beverages. If you have any questions please write or call the Child Care and Learning Center, P.O. Box 520, Washington, Va. 22747, 675-3237. gym. And back then, Sharp practically begged Carrigan to donate the school to them. And he finally did. At the Fourth of July festivities this past summer, Carrigan announced the donation of the school to CCLC. Now, CCLC is busy raising money to renovate the Washington School. Much has to be done structurally, electrically, and with the plumbing. The goal is for the expansion of the After School Club. NoT.V. Sharp is horrified to hear that pre-schoolers are spending up to ten hours a day in front of the T.V. She says, “We teach selfhelp skills. There is constant Book Signing Party For JIM MEAD’S “My Hunting World” Friday Evening, November 12 • 7:00 -10:00 p.m. Sunday Afternoon, November 14 • 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to meet die legendary foxhunting photographer from England. Local hunts included in his book are: Blue Ridge, Orange County, Piedmont and Rappahannock. 60 Alexandria Pike • Warrenton, Virginia 20186 • 800-882-HUNT horseTi COUNTRY. Ends Sat., Dec. 4th 25 lbs. Oil Sunflower Seed $5.49 50 lbs. Oil Sunflower Seed $8.99 25 lbs. Stripe Sunflower Seed $6.99 50 lbs. Stripe Sunflower Seed $ 11.99 25 lbs. Wild Birdseed $5.49 50 lbs. Wild urdseed $9.99 Many Other Items On Sale Non Culpeper Co-op (540) 825-2200 • Rappahannock Co-op ; 10) 987-8555 Remington Co-op (540) 439-3254 • Warrenton Co-op (540> 47-7100 Marshall Co-op (540) 364-1533 QQ manipulation. The students are actively moving, planning time, going, and recalling time. They are forced to make choices, talk about and deal with choices, follow up on plans and make better choices.” Children who spend too much time watching television develop what Sharp calls, “endangered minds, they go into a drug state.” “Schools are doing well” Sharp stresses the fact that, “Public schools are doing well in this county. The public school system is wonderful because it is small. People have a significant influence on what can happen, like in a private school.” Dead deer found on private property BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Natalie Hathaway of Sperryville found a dead deer on her property next to her driveway on Friday, Nov. 5. She lives directly across from Country Manor on U.S. 211. The deer had apparently been shot dead in its tracks, according to Roy Atkins who is a cattle raiser. Atkins arrived Friday to attend to cattle on Hathaway’s at Heilig-Meyers MUCH MORE!!! Saturday & Sunday. i 1/2 Off ALL Furniture in the Store!!* 0% INTEREST!! if paid in full within 90 days No Down Payment!! with approved credit Register to Win $1000 Shopping Spree! 18 years and older to register FREE! ‘Year 2000 Almanac” Calendar! while quantities last. 1 per family Why wouldn't you be at Heilig-Meyers Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday? Heiliq-Mevers 6 EASY WAYS TO PAY! Furniture (540) 341-4346 v* m 619 Frost Ave.,Warrenton Tbwne Centre (Next to Food Lion) Hours: 10 to 7 Mon.-Fri.9 to 6 Sat. MTlUlKTKm fiUflMHTUD on Every Purchase' SEE SALESPERSON FOR DETAILS property and did not notice the dead deer until the afternoon. Atkins told Natalie’s father that the deer was shot right there judging by the tracks and where the bullet went in. Hathaway, who works at * Mountainside Market in Sperryville, had to go pick up her kids from school before she could address the problem. When she got back, Hathaway called the Sheriff’s Department and a woman from that office notified the Virginia Department of Transportation. The deer was not removed initially. And Hathaway went on with her life. But her father, James Swindler, came on Saturday to check on the situation and discovered the deer’s antlers were gone. Someone had come and sawed off the antlers. The Rappahannock News contacted Hathaway who said, “I think it was somebody driving by, early in the morning, and shot from the road. It looked like it was shot from the road. Being at the end of the driveway.” “I want to get in touch with the game warden to see if they can put a fake deer in my driveway to try to catch the people that did this.” “To waste any life like this is a shame. It could have fed a lot of people. It’s just a complete and total waste of life. It has created incredibly bad karma for whoever shot it.” Black powder hunting season began Nov. 1 and regular rifle season starts Nov. 15. Hathaway has some advice, “If kids are out playing in the woods, they need to wear bright orange jackets and hats. Emma (her daughter) won’t even go out to the swing set without her orange hat or jacket on.” Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures new location in Culpeper Main Street, 3rd Floor the Social Security Office) *« •. Earl J. 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Rappahannock News Photo/Carl Eborn SEASON ENDS: Rebecca Letsen, No. 35, takes a shot during last week’s final home game for the Lady Panthers. Rappahannock lost the contest 77 to 12. Photo courtesy of Nanette Hogan UNDEFEATED: The U-8 Fireballs, 8-0. Front row, left to right, Isabelle Eastham, Marcella Wallace, Conner Settle. Back row, left to right, Dane Wellemeyer, Dylan Dwyer, Zack Wayland, Chris Garcia, Davey Torrance, Bennett Eastham, Manuel Garcia(coach). Not pictured: Will Mullany, Mark Wallace (assistant coach) . Youth soccer league “Raps” up fall season BY NANETTE HOGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Youth Soccer played its eighth and final weekend Saturday, Nov. 6. In an action-packed weekend of soccer, the U-18 team finished the season on a winning note. On Friday night, under the lights, they spotted Culpeper a two goal lead, then clawed their way back to earn a well deserved tie with two late goals, the second one coming in the final 20 seconds. On Saturday, in the finale of the season, they took an early two goal lead. After a slight scare in which Madison tied it up 2-2, Rappahannock again took command with three goals for a 5-2 lead. See SOCCER, Page A8 COW SALE! (Approx. 200 Head) Nov. 19 Farmer's Livestock Exchange Winchester, VA • 7:00 p.m. Shadow Mtn. Farm/Rocky Lane Farm 5) 1 50 Angus/Angus Cross 50 Charolais and Mixed Cross Cows 8 Angus Bulls (some registered from White Stone Farm) Note: Half of these cows will have calves by their side. The rest will be vet-check bred prior to sale. For more information, call Scott Stickley (Manager Farmer's Livestock Exchiange) (540) 667-1023 • (540) 465-3688 or Tom Beard (540) 667-6031 SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Photo courtesy of Kay Miller WINNERS: Front row, left to right: Nick Buser, Danny Holden, Brandon Smoot, Matt Weiss; second row, left to right. Justin Gheen, Jason Jenkins, Will Miller; third row, left to right: Hodge Miller (coach), Jacob Dodson, Alex Sharp, Jeff Jenkins (coach); top row, left to right, Ben Hahn, David Thornhill (coach), Tim Holden (coach). Absent from photo: Karl Thornhill. Baseball team completes another succesful season BY KAY MILLER Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Rappahannock’s Major League boys baseball team completed another successful fall season in the Fauquier league. . The Rappahannock team complied a record of 12 wins and no loses. This feat was accomplished with a great amount of effort, hard work and determination. The Rappahannock team out scored the Fauquier teams by a total of 80 runs in the 12 games. The Rappahannock boys team won games by hitting everything thrown their way and excellent defense. They trailed in only two games the entire season. Both times they battled back and won with good defense and great offense. The team roster was comprised of: Nick Buser, Jacob Dodson, Justin Gheen, Ben Hahn, Danny Holden, Jason Jenkins, Will Miller, Alex Sharp, Brandon Smoot, Karl Thornhill, and Matt Weiss. Coaches were: Jeff Jenkins, Tim Holden, Hodge Miller, and David Thornhill. The coaches said that this team was well balanced and that gave them a great deal of flexibility in setting the defensive lineup and batting order. During the course of the season, boys missed games due to illness, vacations, and family commitments. Each time another player would fill in and the team did not skip a beat. Hodge Miller said, “Our pitching staff was the best in the league and did not give up many hits or walks. The defense played behind the pitchers was incredible. The three starting pitchers: Jacob Dodson, Jason Jenkins and Alex Sharp were extremely impressive with their control and poise. They never got rattled. Ben Hahn and Will Miller followed up in relief pitching duties and did not let up. It is every coaches dream to have the kind of pitching staff and team that we had. Each boy contributed to the success of this team.” Three of the players: Jacob Dodson, Jason Jenkins, and Alex Sharp have been invited to play on the elite Fauquier travel team. They will practice and play throughout the winter, with their season ending in a tournament at Cooperstown, N.Y. in August of 2000. 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-Eappatjannocfe jSetog— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Lee Coghlan, 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-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1999 [ Our View Veteran’s Day t ■ Remembering lost ones. As leaves die and fall from trees, so did soldiers fall during wartime. .The Civil War marked a great time of discord and unrest in our nation. More Americans died during the Civil War than all other wars put together. And many of them did not even know what they were fighting for. Of course there were fervent abolitionists and antiabolitionists of slavery. But not all shared their views. Soldiers went to battle oftentimes because it was the thing to do. They had no idea of the horrors to come. Life changed as they knew it once they enlisted. There was not adequate food and shelter. Most soldiers subsisted on biscuits issued by the Government which were hard as rocks. More than half of the soldiers who died during the Civil War did not die during combat. Syphilis and dysentery were leading killers. And most people are unaware that camps, similar to famous war camps used in Nazi Germany, were used to house and starve prisoners. Most soldiers that lived through the Civil War returned home with amputated limbs and were 1 severely handicapped. And the years of reconstruction were as difficult as the war itself. So, this year, when we remember the veterans who fought and were killed during the war, let us also _ remember those who survived. For their loss was nearly as great as those who ogaired. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Carl Ebom Recent rains have the water flowing again in area streams. It’s difficult to imagine drought when looking at this image of the Thornton River west of Sperryville. Letters Rappahannock County is the winner I want to thank all of you who came out and voted last Tuesday. You are the winners as you exercised your right to determine who will represent you in our beautiful county. I want to congratulate my fellow candidates in the race for Supervisor in the Hampton District. This was an extremely close contest, but everyone remained friendly in the heat of battle. I especially want to congratulate Bryant Lee—not just because he won the election—but because he showed himself a winner in how he conducted himself during the campaign. In the monsoon that hit on Election Day, Bryant was there with his tent inviting all to come in and join him in getting out of the weather. He is a true gentleman. The primary reason I ran for this office was because of my family, that I deeply love, and my belief in traditional values. When I met Bryant’s mom on Election Day, I met the source of Bryant’s strength as a man who cares for others. Thanks go out to her for giving our county a person of character to serve us in public office. After the election, I went over to Bryant’s to congratulate him on his victory. He was ever gracious, promising to do all he can to listen to the people he will serve. He told me that if there was anyone in my part of the district with concerns, I should give him a call, he would be more than happy to listen. I believe he meant it. I want to thank all of you who came out to vote for me in the election. You are very special to me. I will continue to support you in whatever way I can. I will take Bryant up on his promise to listen if any of you have concerns for the county that need to be addressed. I have no regrets about this election. This was a great opportunity for me to get out and meet so many of you. I only wish I could have met you all. It was a great blessing to me to talk to you and learn of your concerns. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers in the months ahead. In a democracy such as ours, I believe it is God’s will that those elected reflect the majority of the people they represent. I believe that the majority in our county shares my belief in traditional values. Although Bryant Lee and I may differ on certain issues, I do believe he will support the traditional values that the majority in the county observes and that those who have supported me hold so dear. I pray that he will. The job of Supervisor in Hampton will undoubtedly be a demanding one. Bryant will have to make decisions that will make some people unhappy, I know he will be doing his best to be fair, and we should stand behind him. He has served the community to the best of abilities over the years, and he deserves our support. He has mine. In this age when candidates are prone to hostility, Bryant was a friend. Thanks, Bryant and good luck on your new duties as Supervisor. Jim Oyster Castleton See more Letters, Page A7 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 30 Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 13, 1969 Two Rappahannock men are retiring from the Virginia Department of Highways with a combined total of 86 years services. They are Moffett H; Brady of Flint Hill and Carlton Atkins of Sperryville and they were honored by fellow employees and the department with a dinner Thursday evening at Holly House near Culpeper. Douglas Bywaters of Flint Hill has assumed the duties of Maintenance Superintendent of the Virginia Department of Highways in Rappahannock County. He has been employed with the department for eight years and fills the vacancy left by the retirement of M.H. Brady, which becomes official in January. Flags waved in the brisk breeze Saturday morning as the initial fall meeting of the Rappahannock Hunt got underway, in spite of overcast skies which later spilled rain over the mountainsides, the hunters were welcomed and bid happy hunting by host George E. Muth, whose farm “Stonehaven” was the scene of the hunt. The Sperryville and Washington sdhool buildings were sold at public auction Saturday with the sale subject to approval by the School Board and Circuit Court. At the regular meeting of the School Board held Tuesday night, the sale of the Sperryville property was approved and that of the Washington property was rejected and must be resold. The Sperryville school building and land was sold to Clifford Miller III for $13,600. This has been approved. The Washington building and property received a high bid of $10,000 by William M. Carrigan. However, at the meeting Tuesday the School Board rejected this bid. The Washington property will be resold at public auction on Saturday, Nov. 22. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 7, 1974 At the Washington International Horse Show’s Oct. 30 “Hunt Night” a Rappahannock mare was pinned in the Ladies Side Saddle Class. Soto Grande, the 11-year-old-hunting mare of Mrs. James P. Jamieson of Sperryville, ridden by Miss Louise Cotulla, represented the Rappahannock Hunt among 31 beautifully turned out horses and riders. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” under the direction of Don Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This photograph most likely from the 20’s according to the dresses and shoes, features the Smedley Homemakers Club with their pillow covers. Unfortunately we didn’t have their names. Bomberger will be presented at the local elementary school Nov. 21-23. Actors include: Doug Nichols as Linus, Jeff Foster as Snoopy, Camille Prescott as Lucy, Sandy Eugster as Patty, Paul Rippey as Charlie Brown and Robin Laing as Schroeder. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 9, 1989 The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors appointed John Borgens, an Amissville resident and licensed clinical social worker in private practice to the Social Services Board. The Virginia Department of Transportation recently completed work on the first phase of reconstructing sidewalks in Washington. The Sperryville Business Council is busy planning for their annual Blue Ridge Christmas to be held Nov. 2426. Door prizes, seasonal sales, free refreshments, wreaths, trees, open houses and Christmas cheer will be enjoyed by all. Tony Rice is coming to the Gay Street Theatre on Nov. 11 with the Confederate Agents. Tony Rice is the premiere guitarist in the country at this time and an exceptional vocalist. His current album is called “Native American" and reflects his energies and his own unique blending of his diverse roots. The performance is for one night only. —COMPILED BY: BARBARA C. WAYLAND

Letters Unethical and misleading mailings in your mailbox week ago some residents x"\of the county were subjected to extremely unethical and misleading mailings on the eve of the election. The candidates who condoned such actions did not bring up these issues in the numerous opportunities to do so in open debate where the real facts could have been discovered. In a last minute mailbox stuffer the Rappahannock County Republican Party advised voters to throw Ron Makela off the School Board and replace him with Rebecca Cordani because “....four years ago, our schools were fullyaccredited, now, they’re not.” Four years ago, almost all Virginia schools were fullyaccredited, now-thanks to the Gilmore administered SOL debacle-only one of the state’s 207 high school divisions made full accreditation in 1999 (a 70 percerit pass rate in all four educational areas). Our friends in Winchester City hold that unique distinction. All the real facts are at the Virginia SOL test results site at www.pen.kl2.va.us /sol99/high. That same mailbox stufTer for the misled Amissville electorate included the assertion that the School Board made the decision to borrow $3 million and that the candidate “...doesn’t trust you to make good decisions..Ron Makela and a majority of School Board members side-stepped a referendum so that voters wouldn’t have any say in the matter.” When I looked at the Board of Supervisor’s minutes for Oct. 5, 1998, I saw where “Mr. Frazier asked that the matter be placed on the ballot as a referendum.” After a spirited discussion with no decision to grant this request, Mr. Frazier moved f»r the adoption of a resolution authorizing $2.5 million in school construction, which was defeated. The supervisors then approved a resolution authorizing the $3 million, with one dissenting vote. Get real - the school board does not have the power to decide on which matters go before the voter - that is the role of the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors and they Residents urged to attend “Prayerhouse” hearing On Tuesday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors is to act on an application for a use permit by the Trustees for the Korean Central Presbyterian Church (based in Arlington). The present application covers construction of a “Parish Prayerhouse” on a farm site the church acquired in Culpeper City adjacent to Route 605 and the Hughes River which here forms the border between Culpeper, Madison and Rappahannock counties. However, it is understood that this is but a first phase of a much larger project for a Retreat and Recreation Center previously proposed for a site near Flint Hill in Rappahannock County but turned down by the Rappahannock County authorities. I believe the reasons persuading the Rappahannock authorities at that time apply with equal force in the present case. Indeed, the road traffic considerations combined with the anticipated impact on the hitherto almost unspoiled Hughes River would seem to make an even more persuasive case against the project. At the same time it must be recognized that the presentation of just one first phase without full disclosure of the more ambitious medium-term plans will make opposition by local residents on both sides of the border much more difficult. It may seem unfriendly, ungodly and petty to deny this group of Korean church members based in the Washington metropolitan area recreational access to the spirit-uplifting, beautiful countryside we “lucky few” love and enjoy. But who if not those who live here and love this countryside will protect it against pressures from more traffic than our roads can safely bear, pollution of the air we breathe, noise and light disturbing men and beast, and de spoilage of one of the last nearly clean rivers in all of Virginia? Make no mistake, this is not.just a small group of worshipers coming out from the suburbs to find peace. The Korean Central Presbyterian Church represents a large congregation with ambitious plans for the future of the farm site they acquired in order to build their retreat and recreation facility to serve their active, large and growing membership: The general plan entails many buildings and site “improvements” including dormitories and sports facilities. Let us not be mislead by the modesty of the first phase of the project. Let’s go out to attend the public hearing on Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors meeting room in the Old Post Office Building, Culpeper, 302 North Main Street. Of course, individual letters to the Culpeper Board of Supervisors could also be very useful in order to get a full airing of all aspects of the proposed development. Hans W. Gerhard Slate Mills Those responsible for letter should be ashamed I have been a Republican all of my life, even attending the state convention as a delegate when Sen. John Warner was fighting for the party nomination against Dick Obenshain. I recently received a copy of a letter “Authorized by the Rappahannock County Republican Party” which was sent to voters in Jackson District to influence the recent school board election between Ron Makela and Rebecca Cordani. The letter was a typical, extremist, misinformation campaign filled with half truths, false statement and, in my view, bordered on slander. Mr. Makela and the School Board were maligned and inappropriately accused of causing the Rappahannock County Elementary School to receive “the lowest accreditation a school can receive before it loses its accreditation”. This is absolutely not true. Couched around this misstatement of fact were threats that “ the State Board of Education could come in and run our schools for us”, and “colleges may not accept transcripts from our students”. Proud to represent Jackson I would like to sincerely thank all of our supporters both during the campaign and on Election Day. While braving weather conditions that changed from moderate to severe more than once, the candidates and voters kept an upbeat and friendly atmosphere. It is unfortunate at times all candidates cannot serve in the offices for which they campaign, but there are areas in public service where every qualified and interested individual can make a difference. I pledge to consider an individual’s experience and commitment to the community when making recommendations for appointments, without looking at labels. This I have done in the past and will continue. Any constituent desiring information on the Board of Supervisors Meeting agenda can give me a call 937-5983, and I’ll have them added to the mailing list of these monthly agendas. In closing, I’m looking forward to working with the new Board of Supervisors and the School Board, and will help unite the community and represent every Jackson District resident to the best of my ability. Ron Frazier Amissville As a matter of 'fact, I have obtained the information provided by the State of Virginia. Rappahannock County Elementary School ranks in the top percentiles of all 132 Virginia School Divisions in every subject tested in the third and fifth grades (the only elementary school tests that were given). Rappahannock was first and fifth in English, second and seventh in Math, seventh and fifth in Science and third and fifth in History. This was also an across the board improvement in every subject for every grade from the previous year. A similar across the board improvement was shown by Rappahannock High School with an average ranking of 26 out of 132. Pretty impressive I think, and a commendation on the hard work of Mr. Makela and the rest of the School Board. Some people will go to any lengths to get what they want. Those who wrote and authorized this letter should be ashamed. The members of the Rappahannock Republican Party should make it known to these people that they are not going to stand for this kind of cheap, ugly politics. Sign me “Disgusted”. Rick Kohler Amissville The Perfect Gift ...Anytime * UMUHSTKA “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from piast years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage decided not to place the matter on the ballot. The mailing also misled with an assertion that the RCHS construction project was $1 million over budget, and that citizen input through a bond referendum could have avoided it. Once again, the facts show otherwise. The Aug. 25, 1999 minutes of the Board of Supervisors noted that “The substance of the meeting focused on the shortfall in funds available for the expansion project at the high school..The engineer and architect explained that construction costs have increased an unprecedented and unan ticipated $17 per square foot since the bond issue was approved last fall.” Anyone who has purchased a piece of plywood lately knows that the nationwide building boom has almost doubled prices on many construction materials. Can we blame this on the school board? Although I am not a voter in the Amissville district, I am sickened and dismayed that our local politics has devolved to this lowest of levels. To treat our own neighbors with such contempt is not right, and it demeans us all. 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School_ From Page A1 Because of the need to hire spring sport coaches by Nov. 23, he continued, “the committee must address the issues and conclude its work by Monday. Nov. 23, 1999.” Both Dr. Gangel ajid Board chairman Dr. John Tole stressed that this review did not imply that any change would be made, just that the policy and process would be reviewed and that recommendations made by the committee and approved by the Board would be institutionalized. Some dozen attendees felt compelled to comment offthe issue and either to passionately defend the practice of hiring largely from the corps of teachers or to promote the hiring of outside “more qualified” coaches to improve Rappahannock athletic programs. Speakers included representatives from entire school community: parents, teachers, coaches, and students. “I’m a better coach than Norv Turner of the Washington Redskins” Dennis Wingfield said that the “process in the past was good-it used people on the scene-insiders.” Teacher Susan Payne expressed her support for the current hiring approach and noted that she was upset because this issue was raised due to the concerns “of a few people.” “If this is going to be an issue,” she continued, “I hope it won’t be decided by Nov. 22.” Peter Kreyling said that “parents want what is best for the kids” and remarked that he appreciates the teachers “but teaching is one skill and coaching is another-they are not synonymous in qualifications.” “The community and kids,” he concluded, “would benefit from better coaching.” Kreyling presented a petition to the board that promoted the hiring of qualified coaches. School Board member-elect Rose Ann Sharp expressed “hopes that the perception you have of this meeting is that people finally understand the importance of athletics.” Other speakers supported teacher-coaches, the hiring of outside coaches, and criticized the board for permitting the issue to be raised to the school board level. In the end, however, the board appeared to be persuaded b\ the status quo, and agreed to establish a broad-based committee to review the athletic vision and coach hiring practices, but to continue present practices while the review is under way. As Dr. Tole remarked, “The decision made by the board will be made on the basis of what is good for the children.” Election comments In other public comments, Kathryn Treanor’s dissatisfaction with school board changes resulted from recent elections was clear in her statement that “There are forces within Rappahannock that have changed the way people are being elected to supervisor and especially to the school board. We need to heighten activism.” She went on to express her gratitude for tb*; “dedication, concern and seriousness” with which the five members of the present board have discharged their duties, and concluded by saying “I honor you.” Dr. Tole remarked that “the forces may seem new, but they’ve only been dormant,” but refused further comment at this time. Spotlight on learning Fourth and fifth grade teachers Chuck Way and Cynthia Simpson reported on innovational instructional practices. Mr. Way discussed the need to improve social studies SOL test scores and the instructional team’s feelings that the low scores are attributable to “lack of curriculum alignment” since the fifth grade SOL test is largely on Virginia history (fourth grade curriculum) while their curriculum is American history. One solution selected by the team is to focus on areas of overlap between the fourth and fifth grades, and to concentrate on those areas in fifth grade study until after the May SOL testing has been completed. He also noted that they had developed a Prediction Test, and that such a test would be given six weeks prior to the SOL test, and would be used for whole class and individual re-teaching. Ms. Simpson reported on innovations fourth grade reading and spelling, noting that students now were being placed in flexible reading- and spelling-level groupings to provide for greater student comfort level and guidance. Track and field fund Assistant Superintendent Mary Anne Biggs reported on two $100 donations to the Track and Field Fund from Margaret Day and from W. H. Lyne. The fund now totals approximately $1600. Y2K OK Holly Pendleton updated the board on the school systems’ Y2K compliance status. He defined a system as being Y2K compliant “if it correctly processes date data within and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries” and reported that all crucial computer systems are compliant, letters of compliance have been received from imbedded systems vendors, and classroom and lab computers have also checked out. Student representative report Last year’s Student Representative and Senior .. Mark Your Calendar... o Sirriinj i/<*// ’'■'V/// Oihihh/ Iiiniitun Warm \ u >\ • ^ ' Class Vice-President Jami Gillis returned and reported that she had been reelected as this year’s rep. Gillis and Senior Class President Allison Baker asked the board for their guidance and a statement of any restrictions on the senior class trip. They noted that trip possibilities including Cancpn, New York City, Daytona Beach and a cruise were being considered, and that they were concerned about any prohibitions on travel and transportation. Dr. Tole and Dr. Gangel said that there were no such prohibitions, but encouraged the students to select an option that would be affordable to all. Gillis reported that Mary Mochary had encouraged a “Track Fund kick-Ofif Dance” and that such an event was being planned for the week after Christmas vacation. She also noted that the “Reading Buddies” program was continuing and that 150 students were recognized for their achievements last week. Other activities • A public hearing will be held by the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington to decide upon an amendment to the budget to allow for athletic field and roof repair funding • The footers for the RCHS addition were started on Nov. 9 and should be completed this week. • School board evaluation forms will be distributed to the community for return by early December. This form gives faculty, parents and the community an opportunity to evaluate School Board performance and is used by the Board for self-assessment and improvement. • School board members Rosa Crocker and Aileen Johnson will participate in the VSBA Convention in Williamsburg next week along with member-elect Rose Ann Sharp. School board memberselect Franklin Warner and Rebecca Cordani were invited, but declined to attend. CORDANI From Page A1 The Rappahannock News spoke with Rebecca Cordani on Nov. 5. She was unclear as to what she will be doing, “I need to sit down and do some thinking with others. I want ' the position. My main objective is to make sure kids get the best education possible.” According to Cordani, “I got a call from a friend in late May asking me to run for School Board. It was late in the campaign process, but I said, ‘Sure I’ll do it.’ It took me three days to get the petitions in. I canvassed door-todoor. I was between six and seven months pregnant.” When asked about win ning the election, Cordani replies, “I was very surprised to get the call at the hospital. I hadn’t been campaigning. I hadn’t been out where I should have been. But I’m gonna give it all I got. I want to thank everyone at the Amissville Baptist Church for their support. And I want to thank the committee for their understanding and support.” This is the first time Cordani has run for School Board. But, she grew up here and she has name recognition due to her family. Her father was a fireman in Prince William County at one time, ran for Sheriff in Rappahannock County at another, and is now involved with contracting and building in the county. Soccer From Page A1 Madison added a late goal for the 5-3 final. All in all, a satisfying end to a season that started slow, at 0-2, but ended up 4-3-1. According to Coach Kevin Reid, “Hopefully we can keep this team together in the spring. I think we have a good thing going.” The U-14 Rabid Wombats lost to Madison 3-0 and ended the season 3-5. The final U-12 game of the season had both home teams going head to head once again. With both the Firebirds and the Tigers boasting undefeated seasons (previously, these two teams had tied each other), this was truly a game of champions. The Tigers scored first, but the lead was not held for long as the Firebirds scored later in the first half. At half time, it was 1-1 and that is the way it ended, despite many attempt from both sides. Congratulations to both teams and coaches for an outstanding season. Way to go U12! The U-10 Blue Unit team defeated Culpeper 4-1 and How's your Supply of Salt? Don't run outtl Stock up now on Cargill Agricultural and Livestock Saltll November 1 - December 4 Chose from blocks, bags or bricks. ** Qualify to Win a Cargill Work Vast ** Contact Your Local Co-op Store for more details Culpeper Farmer*’ Co-op; Culpaper, VA 540-825-2200 Rappahannock Farmers Co-op; Sparryville, VA 540-087-8555 Remington Farmers’ Co-op; Remington, VA 540-439-3254 Warrenton Farmers’ Co-op; Wanrenton,VA 540-347-7100 Marshall Farmers Co-op; Marshall, VA 540-384-1533 Maurertown Farmers’ Co-op; Meurertown, VA 540-459-5304 played exceptionally well, worked as team and ended the season 3-4-1. The U-10 Jaguars defeated Culpeper B 1-0. The U-8 Fireballs ended their season with eight wins and on Saturday defeated Madison Four 7-2. Way to go Fireballs! The U-8 Blue Devils defeated Madison 3-1 in their final game. Congratulations to our Rappahannock soccer league. See you on the field in spring of 2000. A final note: The 1999 Rappahannock Fall Soccer League could not have existed without the following dedicated coaches: Kevin and Connie Reid, U-17/18; Kathy Manack and Melissa Rodden, U-14; George Sonnett, U-12; Tom Pendleton, U-12; Mark Pace (“Oz”) and Royce Rollins, U-10; Linda Torrance and Mark Wallace, U-10, Manuel Garcia and Mark Wallace, U-8; Jim and Camille Racer, U-8; Carl Letsen, U-6. Cottage From Page A1 Though this decision was difficult for all, Kramer cottage resident Claudia Mitchell’s email to RappNet on the day following the hearing summarized well the process: “Even though I was very disappointed in the Town Council’s decision to allow the demolition of the Kramer Cottage I have to make one comment. It is very heartening to see the citizens of the town on BOTH sides of this emotional issue be able to go through this lengthy process and remain civil and polite at all times. This is wonderful.... and maybe a sign of the future! Happy to be in town, (signed) Claudia Mitchell” Makela From Page A1 The memo ended with asking the question whether or not Makela deserved another term, listing his opponent’s name, Cordani, and suggesting voters may need a change and Cordani may be able to do a better job. Walter Longyear, Chairman of the Republican Committee in Rappahannock County, was reluctant to comment, but said, “I don’t want to get into a spitting contest. The statements were accurate and true.” Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I’rm'iding \f/or(l(ibl(\ Oimlil\ It^al Sii.it / 075

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 November 10, 1999 Citizen of the Week Mary Fletcher Home: Washington Occupation: Reaching out and caring for all people - In Home Services for RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board. Accomplishments: Mary Fletcher came to Rappahannock County at an early age. She graduated from George Washington Carver in 1953. She attended college at Harppersville, West Va. and then went on to nursing school in Washington, D.C. Forty-three years ago she . married Wade Hampton Fletcher and they have one son, Michael. Mrs. Fletcher worked at the Aileen plant in Flint Hill for 26 years. Following the closing of the plant, she decided to do something entirely different and went to work for the Community Services Board, where she is constantly involved with working and reaching out to people everywhere, which according to Mrs. Fletcher makes her extremely happy and proud. Her hobbies include reading the * Bible, speaking, talking and walking. She focuses on saying nice things about people, doing good deeds and “forgetting about self and concentrating on the needs of others. She has been a member of First Baptist Church in Washington for 52 years. She thoroughly enjoys Bible study and worship service. She also serves as a trustee of the church. She joined the Missionary Society at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill, where she is actively involved in that group. She enjoys the missionary work, “we provide food, clothes, toys for children and other items for individuals who would not otherwise have a great Christmas.” Mrs. Fletcher also takes care of her father, James Turner, who is 94 years old and resides near Washington. Mrs. Fletcher is truly a giving individual who prides herself in family affairs as well as the spiritual realm of life. Her only regret in life: she was always too short to play basketball but “I Could cheer loud.” Weekend Picks Fall auction slated The Child Care and Learning Center will be sponsoring its fourth annual fall auction and party on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. Admission is $10 and includes food and libations. Many quality items, including antiques, collectibles, and art will be auctioned live, while others will be for sale at set prices and some items will be in a silent auction. 4-H party Nov. 12 There will be a 4-H Pickin’ Party at the Sperryvilje fire hall on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. 4-H volunteers will be selling barbecue dinner platters and having a 50/50 raffle as a fund raiser for 4-H. There is rto charge for admittance. There will be absolutely no alcohol permitted on the property and no smoking in the building. Everyone is welcome to come and bring his or her voice or instrument and join in the fun! For information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Rappahannock County in the Year 2000 BY DON AUDETTE Rappahannock News Contributing Writer No one knows what Rappahannock County was really like in the year 1900. Or in 1873, or 1937, or any other year for that matter. But for the Year 2000, this county has a chance to record itself as much as it wants for posterity. People in the future, in 2015, 2057, or 2093 and beyond, would really appreciate some kind of record of what Rappahannock County looked like the Year 2000, what people were doing, their everyday experiences, and especially the human side of things. Historians and your descendants will thrive on this type of information. The record would be in the form of photos, writing, videotapes, collections of things, oral history - anything that would serve as a benchmark for how things were at the start of the new century and the new Millennium in Rappahannock County. Nothing like this has ever been done before. It would be a first. How would it work? For one thing, it would be totally voluntary. You would have a whole year to do something. Everything would end up in the Rappahannock County Library in a special archive available for public use in the future (the Library has agreed to house the collection). Recording what the county is like in the Year 2000 would be open to any individual, family, county government organization, any business, store, church, school, artist, nonprofit organization, or group. You name it. Who would be contributing? They could be a weekender, the County Administrator’s Office, a fence builder, a typical or non-typical family, a gas station, the fifth grade at school, The Lunch Bunch, a lawyer, a would-be poet, sitting on the front porch taking in a stunning sunset and, with unfurrowed brow, writing bad haiku, a realtor, a group of neighbors, a Post Office, a home business, a village, a musical group. Examples? There are about 40 different governmental organizations in the county: the Board of Supervisors, the animal warden, the food stamp program, the magistrates’ office, the landfill, the elementary school and the high school, the sheriff’s office, and on and on. Maybe there are one or two people, or more, in some of these organizations who would be interested in taking pictures of their operations and the staff, writing about the human aspect of their job, providing some sample forms or statistics, or writing about what they think of the county, or of the future. There are about 3,000 households in the county. Maybe a few would take pictures of their homes, their families, their property, keep a diary of a year's events, or be innovative about recording their lives in Rappahannock County in the Year 2000. It would their legacy to the future, giving a realistic insight into what it was like to be in a family here at the start of the new century. There are the twelve classes in the school system. Maybe each class could record what they would like to know about themselves 40 or 50 or more years in the future: what the teachers looked like, the courses they took, the activities, sports, good times and bad times, values, jargon, fads, music, their perception of the county. High school seniors might add things such as working off their angst on why they can’t wait to get away from the county to the supposedly real world outside, the cities, maybe other countries. Or why they plan to stay. Businesses might take photos of their places of work, inside and out; their staff, or write about their common everyday experiences, their customers, odd, funny, strange vignettes of their life in the business. Non profits could document what they do, why they do it, take photos of themselves and their efforts, write about their concerns (we’ve got to get organized, how can we get the membership more involved, how can we raise more money, we’re so screwed up, and on and on about things that every organization has been experiencing and talking about for hundreds of years, things that have never really been documented). Maybe some group or patron would fund the visual recording of the county on a large scale, videotaping what the landscape looks like from the roadways, or maybe by aerial photography. The visual images could be used by the board of supervisors or planning commission or private groups or individuals for comparisons in the future. “Look at how Route 231 has changed.” Maybe in the Year 2070 Amissville will look like downtown Bethesda today. Maybe entirely different modes of transportation will be used, and people in the future will be astonished at images of a rural countryside with wide highways. Maybe trends could be spotted early on and action taken to avoid spoiling the county. All of these things could be done in a story-like manner, with a beginning, middle, and end, with a sense of humor, some element of candidness, so that those in the future would get a sense of liveliness of the county. And you’d have a whole year to come up with your contribution, big or small. The main point is that the Year 2000 provides a significant benchmark opportunity for Rappahannock County to document itself, compare itself to itself in the future, and leave a treasure trove of information about he county to people in the future, whether they be your grandchildren or a historian. Maybe it’s best for now to just mull all this over and see if there is any response to the idea. The Rappahannock Historical Society has agreed to accept phone calls from a few people or organizations that think the Year 2000 idea has some merit (675-1163, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday). Some very general guidelines might then be drawn up and published in this newspaper and elsewhere in the county. Evening of music planned at The Theatre The Camerata Cantores and Brass Classique invite you to an evening of music on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. The Camerata Cantores is a 24 voice madrigal group directed by Helen Dill arid will perform music ranging from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century. The group has performed throughout the community as well as the state. Last year they were guest performers with the Piedmont Regional Orchestra and also performed on the Lake of The Woods concert series. The performance at The Theatre will include madrigals, spirituals, international folk times as well as selections from Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. Mrs. Fay Utz and Mrs. Cheryl Jarvis will accompany the group on several selections. The Brass Classique is a brass quartet directed by Richard Dill. The Brass will perform selections from various musical periods and in a variety of styles including works from the classics as well as jazz. This group was formerly known as BrassA-Plenty and has presented a number of concert performances as well with the Warrenton Chorale last year in a presentation of John Rutter’s Gloria. To end the program, both groups will combine to perform Make We Merry by K. Lee Scott. Tickets are $10 and $7 for seniors and students. For additional ticket information, call 937-4044. ‘Tea With Mussolini ”at The Theatre Nov. 12 BY ROSIE DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer “Tea With Mussolini” will be shown by RAAC at The Theatre on Gay Street Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. This movie is a semi-autobiographical story of director Franco Zeffirelli’s childhood in Florence before World War II and of the elderly women who raised him. His fictional counterpart Luca, like Zeffirelli himself, is abandoned by his father after his mother dies. Luca is declared enemy aliens. Ordered to leave their adopted country, they simply refuse. This film is wonderfully evocative of another time and place and these famous and talented actresses capture our interest with their lively and unique responses to all their challenges. (PG, 116 minutes) For other RAAC presentations please check our website at www.raac.org. soon adopted by Mary (Joan Plowright), his father’s secretary, and warmly embraced by Mary’s expatriate friends, Hester (Maggie Smith) and Arabella (Judi Dench). Known as the Scorpioni” for their biting wit, the three ladies introduce Luca to poetry, painting and sculpture. Soon the three Englishwomen are joined by two Americans, archaeologist Georgie (Lily Tomlin) and Elsa (Char), a flamboyant actress developing her collection of modern art and Italian men. As the tide of fascism begins to rise, the women are

Church Activities County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 14 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. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Mlenefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 andlO a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7 p.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 7 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. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert O. Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Local clubs announce new officers Sorry everyone about not having any news last week. Congratulations to all the candidates in the election! I was really impressed with Kim Breeden's showing in the election. Well on with the news, The Ruritans had their election for new officers at the last meeting and they are as follows: President: Charlie Mills, Vice Amissville By AMY HITT Monday Dec. 6 at 6:30, they will have a gift exchange and a covered-dish dinner. For more information or to join the homemakers contact any of the new officers. The homemakers meet at Amissville Baptist Church. president: Vernon DeLong, Secretary: Bill Potter, and Treasurer: Jerry Curtis. The directors are Roger Poe, Parry Rudacille and Charlie Priest. The next meeting will be on Nov. 18. Also, don’t forget to order your fruit for the holidays, from the Ruritans. Call any member to order oranges and grapefruit. Help support the Ruritans! The Amissville Baptist Church Operation Christmas Child is progressing nicely. The boxes must be wrapped and ready for shipment on Nov. 15. If you would like to donate gifts or money, to pay for shipping the boxes, each box cost $5 to ship, please contact Charlotte Mills at 937-6159. This is something you can do as a family, the k ds and I each did a box and it was great fun. The boys picked out stuff for little boys and Amber picked out some stuff for a girl. The Amissville Homemakers met Nov. 1 and Loretta Clater showed them how to make Thanksgiving runners and centerpieces. They also elected new officers. Effective January 2000, the new President will be Wanda DeLong: Vicepresident, Vivian Yancey, Secretary, Sherlean Wayland, and Treasurer, Frances Lawrence. At the next meeting, Don’t forget the Health and Fitness club meets every Tuesday at 11 a.m., at the Amissville Methodist Church The Harvest Fest at Amissville Baptist Church was a success, the kids had great fun and the best attraction was the clown (Lu Mcbee)! We can’t wait until next year. The annual Thanksgiving Community Service, which has been held for over 20 years, by the community will be held on Wednesday Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Amissville Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to come and give thanks to the Almighty for how good he has been to us this year. Every year the Amissville community churches, Baptist, Bethel Baptist, Methodist, along with the ruritans sponsor this service. We will be collecting canned goods to put in with the food baskets that are given out at Christmas. Each year the community pulls together and donates both fruit and food baskets to the elderly and shut-ins of our community. I know how much they enjoy this gift, as I helped to deliver the baskets and flowers last year. Mrs. Dorothy Hackley, has been in charge and is the backbone of this project. Mrs. Hackley gives of her own time and sometimes own money for this worthy project. So come out to the Thanksgiving service and bring a canned food or donation. Enjoy all the choirs and testimonies from all the churches. There will be refreshments and a time of fellowship after the service. On Saturday Nov. 13, from 9-11 a.m. the boys mission group, known as the RA Challengers, will be having a coat closet. Anybody who needs a winter coat can come to Amissville Baptist Church and pick up a coat. The coats are all clean and ready to wear. There are all sizes, for children and adults. So if you or you know anyone in need please come and get a coat for the winter. I would like to thank the nice person that left me the note at the store. In addition to the Rappahannock News my column appears in the Star-Exponent. Okay well, we have lots of birthdays this month: Tate Hermansen, Paul Peche, Stevie Chapman, Lewis Morrison, Emily Carter, Stanley Settle Sr., Dicky Bywaters, Angie Albrecht, Gilbert Lawrence, Edna Kidwell, John Jenkins, Kathaleen Shiff, Frances Lawrence, Betty Jenkins, Margaret Davis, Landon Walker, Iva Lam, Harry Cook, Rebecca Burke, Debbie Sutton, Lauren Herbert, Brandon Dawson, Kendra Hendren, Rick Nawrocki and Evan and Dylan Hitt will be four. Happy birthday to one and all. We have two anniversaries, Richard and Lu Mcbee 16 years and Dorothy and Graham Hackley will be celebrating 52 years of marriage on Nov. 12. What a wonderful day to celebrate! Well that’s all for now. If you have any news please call me. Sperryville continues to be busy on weekends Sperryville merchants continue to have great crowds on the weekends despite, the fact that the apple seekers and leaf watchers may have returned to the cities. r ay CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Many merchants are busy planning for the upcoming holiday season and have already started the festive season by decorating or featuring special items. Before you go on a shopping trip to a nearby town or mall check out local businesses and you will be impressed with the array of merchandise available right here in Rappahannock. Cooters on the west end of Sperryville continues to fea ture special music every Saturday and Sunday. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have .worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the community. The community was saddened by the death of Stephen Young. Funeral services were held on Sunday at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. His wife, the former Melody Poehler, has many relatives within the Sperryville area. Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family. Anniversary wishes go out to my sister and brother-inlaw, Rhonda and Jack Baldwin who will celebrate 18 years on Nov. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin and David. Belated birthday wishes go out to my brother-in-law Jack Baldwin who celebrated his on Nov. 5. Mrs. Mae Dodson of Orange and Mrs. Angie Baldwin were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Mr. Russell Cave of Boston was a Sunday guest in the Jenkins home and Mrs. Reda Fincham of Culpeper was a quest on Friday. Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. JoAnn Buracker who will celebrate hers on Nov. 11. Farmer’s Market remains open The Farmer’s Market at the Arch wood Green Barns on Route 245 between ihe flams and ^ Route 66, will remain open on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Nov. 21. Karla’s Cheesecakes will be available along with John Trott’s jelly, preserves and pickles for Thanksgiving. Organic beef, homemade bread and cakes will be for sale as will locally produced cheese c and Lydia’s herbal soaps , and lotions. Most items can be sampled through tasting at this gourmet market which will close just before Thanksgiving and reopen in May 2000. 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 Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “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 Spenyville, VA (540) 987-8235 % RORS 36 UNGERS OF I’ AR As we honor our veterans this year, many of us remember when those of our family were engaged, in war. We think in horror of the dangers faced by our loved ones. We imagine how they must have hungered for their families and the terror of wondering what fate the next day or even the next second would bring. There were so many indescribable horrors. General Robert E. Lee wrote to his daughter Annie, of yet another hunger of war as he said... "One of the miseries of war is that there is no Sabbath, and the current of work and strife has no cessation." As we rise this Sabbath, let us give thanks to our Father in Heaven that we are able to attend weekly worship freely. May we never take for granted that right that we have in our nation. Worship this week with your loved ones as we remember Veterans Day. 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Scherer couple entertains Weekend guests of Ray and Barbara Scherer were their niece, Katrina and Walter Mmela of Rocky River, Ohio. The Scherers make their home at the old Walter Varner place on Yancey Road. Happy belated anniversary to Tim and Debbie Norman who celebrated their seventh on Nov. 7 by attending the Lions Club dinner-dance at Lakeside in Culpeper. They were joined by Debbie’s sister, Janet Putman. Walter Milton Burke and his parents, Die and Michele visited with friends and family in Culpeper on Saturday night. Richard and Rena Burke visited with John, Nina and Eric Norman in Washington on Saturday evening. Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill, Jim and Lillian Sykes, Brad, Missy and Damian Sykes, all of Culpeper were visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford over the weekend. Recent visitors of June Clark were Rev. Alphesus Atkins, Myrtle Falls, Richard Burke and Richard and Peggy Wayland. Happy birthday wishes to Mindy Alexander who will celebrate her day on Saturday, Nov. 13. Belated wishes go out to Nikki Alther, who celebrated her birthday on Friday, Nov. 5. Have a great week and give me a call when you have news for the Woodville column or drop your news notes in the box at Mary’s Little Shop. Teen leaders received award BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior Two of our 4-H teen leaders received the “I Dare You” Leadership Award sponsored by the American Youth Foundation. The purpose of this award is to recognize emerging leaders-young adults who possess personal integrity, live balanced lives, and have motivation for leadership. The award was first offered in 1941 by William H. Danforth, one of the founders of the American Youth Foundation. Mr. Danforth was a successful businessman who dared young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of leadership and service. The 1999 recipients are Summer Alexander of Flint Hill and Sonya Anderson of Sperryville. The Rappahannock County 4-H program is very proud of the accomplishment of these young ladies, not only through 4-H, but in every aspect of their lives. Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Photo courtesy of Mrs. Martie Cannon Gathering apples • All Rappahannock County Elementary School Kindergarten students were recently treated to a field trip to Williams Orchard in Flint Hill. Greg Williams, owner, (standing in center) gave the students a tour of the orchard and then provided each with a one-half peck bag which they were allowed to fill with apples that they picked themselves. Kindergarten teachers wish to express their thanks to the Williams for their generous support of the school and its children. Many residents enjoy book history Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were among those attending the lecture by Reed Engle who wrote a book on the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps. (C.C.C.) in Shenandoah National Park on Friday evening at the Old Sperryville Bookshop in Sperryville. Mrs. Clark showed a picture she had of the men who were in camp at Beech Springs in which her dad Robert L. Frazier was among the group. A lot of local Rappahannock people are in the picture, just to name a few, Taylor Updike, Mr. Verner (Phylis Verner’s dad) and Willis Burke (uncle of Dorothy Hawkins). Mrs. Clark loaned her picture to Mr. Engle to make a copy for himself for further use. Anyone that would like to see the picture that had a relative in camp there they may do so by calling 675-3608. Our condolences to Mrs. Melody Young and sons in Culpeper on the death of her husband, Steve. Steve had been battling leukemia for a few years. Washington By WOT CLARK 675-3608 Happy birthday to Miss Elsie Dodson of Flint Hill on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Best wishes to Bruce and Marie Brown of Woodville who have a wedding anniversary on Monday, Nov. 15. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett has returned home after spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Bobbie Jo Brown enjoyed Friday night and Saturday with her father, Bobby Brown in Sperryville. Happy birthday to Mrs. Kim Vest and her son Kirkland of Flint Hill, who will both celebrate their day on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The Youth Group of the Washington Baptist Church enjoyed ice skating in Fredericksburg on Sunday afternoon. Happy birthday to our grandson, Richie Eastham of Culpeper who has his day on Monday, Nov. 15. By the way, if you happen to see “smiling” Mary Fletcher, tell her congratulations on being citizen-of-the-week. Mary Fletcher is certainly an asset to this community and her church family. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent Saturday night and Sunday with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill joined them for a visit on Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Winston Sebert of Salisbury, Md. spent last Sunday night with Mrs. Alice Butler after attending the Butler-McGuire wedding in McLean. Phil Butler of Falls Church spent Thursday until Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Alice Butler. Breakfast, lunch school menus RCES Lunch: Monday, Nov. 15: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, choose two: fresh carrots/dip, choice of fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 16: Grilled ham and cheese, oatmeal cookie, choose two: hash browns, fresh fruit, sliced peaches. Wednesday, Nov. 17: Chicken nuggets/muffin, macaroni and cheese, choose two: glazed carrots, succotash, choice of fruit. Thursday, Nov. 18: Sausage pizza, garlic bread sticks, choose two: buttered peas, choice of fruit. Friday, Nov. 19: Thanksgiving at RCES: Hot roast turkey/gravy, dressing and hot roll, choose two: mashed potatoes, green beans, hot apple pie/cool whip. RCHS Monday, Nov. 15: Pork nibblers, scalloped potatoes, buttered peas, hot roll/butter or cheese pizza, hot steak and cheese. Tuesday, Nov. 16: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, onion rings, chilled fruit or chicken salad on bun, chicken pattie on bun. Wednesday, Nov. 17: Grilled ham and cheese, potato rounds, chilled fruit, sugar cookie or meatball sub, tuna salad on bun. Thursday, Nov. 18: Taco tub/cheese, french fries, cole slaw, hot soft pretzel or hot dog on bun, fish fillet on bun. Friday, Nov. 19: Hot roast turkey, dressing and gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, warm applesauce cake or pizza, potato rounds and fruit. S1875X SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Where success is often a matter of degree... JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSES! Degree Completion Bachelor of Management with a minor in Information Systems/Computer Technology Tuesday, November 16,1999 - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 20,1999 -11 a.m. MBA Saturday, November 20,1999 - 9 a.m. For more information please contact: Daniel Pavsek, Ph.D. 540-665-4572 or E-mail: dpavsek@su.edu http: //www.su.edu/bsb or Office of Admissions 1460 University Drive Winchester, Virginia 22601 800-432-2266 or 540-665-4581 E-mail: admit@su.edu B Shenandoah University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or physical disability. Upcoming Events Benefit dinner planned The Amissville Fire and Rescue Company will sponsor a ham and turkey benefit dinner on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Amissville fire hall. All proceeds will benefit the company. The meal will include ham, turkey, veggies, breads, applesauce, drinks and desserts. RCCA to hold first meeting The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) will hold its first meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 17, at the Washington Town Hall and all are welcome and encouraged to attend. “We will introduce board members, report on our activities, inspire you to donate to this most worthy cause, and ask for volunteers to serve on committees including Finance, Nominating, Promotion/Outreach/Membership and Strategic Planning. Join us and learn how we can preserve our county as a scenic rural community,” said an organizer. Come early (7:15) for refreshments and socializing! Fund drive underway at Chester Gap The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department is having a special fund drive for the next several weeks in cooperation with Community Support Services. Families will be contacted by phone and asked to make a pledge. Each family that pledges receives a beautiful 10x13 canvas mount portrait, compliments of the fire department. For any additional information call 1-800-253-2638. Aerobic classes slated Aerobic classes are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from 8 to 9 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. For information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its November meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the corner of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature Honey - facts and fiction with taste sample from around the world. For further information contact Ann Harman at 364-4460. New 4-H clubs to begin Do you like the fascinating world of electricity? If you are between the ages of 9 and 19 and would like to join the new 4-H Electricity Project Club, please call the office to sign up, 675-3619. This club will meet after school in the Extension Office once a month. Pot luck dinner planned The PTO meeting and Italian pot luck dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 12 at the elementary school cafeteria. The dinner will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and the meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. All RCES parents are invited to attend. Flu shot dates announced Rappahannock County Health Department is offering flu shots at the following times: Nov. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. and Nov. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. Flu shot cost is $7 for the general public. Pneumonia shots are recommended for those 65 and over and the cost is $14 for the general public. For additional information call 675-3516. Concert at The Theatre slated Camerata Cantores, 24 voice madrigal group directed by Helen Dill and Brass Classique, brass quartet directed by Richard Dill will be in concert on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Washington, Va. Tickets are $10 each with seniors and students only $7 each. For ticket information call 937-4044. Pre-season poinsettia sale Once again the Trinity Church Garden Guild is holding its pre-Christmas sale of top florist quality poinsettias to benefit further development of the new Middle Street Memorial Garden. Poinsettias are available in either red or white, in pot sizes from 6 1/2 to 8 inches. Prices range from $15 to $40. To place an order, please call the church office (675-3716) before Nov. 23. Order blanks are available at the office and in the church vestibule. Pick-up will be at the Parish Hall on Friday, Dec. 3, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Order early for the best specimens. Payment is requested at the time of order. A gorgeous grouping of these beauties is all you will need for your holiday table! Census testing site selected Census 2000 testing site will be held at the Rappahannock Library on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. Please bring two forms of legal identification. The event is open to adults 18 and over. For more information call 825-8664. Autumn tennis instruction Anyone interested in tennis lessons should contact Hunt Harris at the Ragged Mountain Resource Center, 987-3366. He will be offering a limited number of sessions this autumn for adults as well as youth on all levels (beginner through advanced competition). There is a sliding-scale fee system based on the number of participants in a group, and individual instruction is also available. Ragged Mountain activities The following activities are sponsored by Ragged Mountain Resource Center and more information may be obtained by calling the center at 987-3366. • Saturday, Nov. 13: “Blue Ridge to the Bay” Second Saturday Hike Series to trails in the Shenandoah National Park near upper Rappahannock River watershed tributaries. Meet at Mountainside Market, 987-9100 on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville between 8-8:30 a.m. and return midafternoon. Bring food for self and layered clothing according to the weather of the day. Destination: Broad Hollow/Pine Hill Gap trails (adjacent streams are sub-watershed tributaries of Hazel River, central upper tributary of Rappahannock. Hike Leader: Hunt Harris, 987-3366. • Sunday, Nov. 21: Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain. Meet at Mountainside Market on U.S. 211 west of Sperryville between 4-4:30 p.m. Return ? Bring food for self and layered clothing, small flashlight in case of cloud cover. Hike Leader: Hunt, 987-3366. Work on display at Jordan s gallery A new resident to Rappahannock County, Margot Schnitzer de Neuhaus, will be showing her work at June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery in Washington now through Nov. 27. The work consists of sculptures made of wood and stone, and paintings made of western and oriental paper marked with sumi, Japanese ink. June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery is located at the Packing Shed Corner on Gay and Porter Streets in Washington. The regular hours are 12:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Call the Comer at 675-3410 for information.

Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day AN EXPERIENCE: Cloverbud members enjoyed their field trip to Goat Hill Farm, pictured from left to right are Kenny Dodson, Will Mulany, Kimberly Sealock, John Burns and the goat, Katherine Crawford and Kendra Settle. 4-Her’s enjoy trip to Goat Hill Farm BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY 4-H FVoj^ram Support Technician, Senior Both of the 4-H After School Cloverbud Clubs and the 4-H Junior Garden Club had a very educational and fun field trip to Goat Hill Farm near Washington which is owned by John Burns. The 4-Her’s learned about organic gardening, medicinal and culinary herbs, vegetables and fruits. They also had the opportunity to see ducks and an African goose, sheep, a rather large pig and, of course, goats. The 4-Her’s appreciate John Burns taking time to share and teach them about organic gardening. Bad Seed to be performed The Windmore Foundation for the Arts will present The Windmore Community Theatdr production of Bad Seed written by Maxwell Anderson and produced by special arrangements with The Dramatist Play Services, Inc. Bad Seed, directed by Dr. Grahame Henson, will be performed at the Culpeper County Middle School Nov. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 14 and 21 at 3 p.m. Tickets, which are $8 for Boston news notes Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Racey recently spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Mason in Sumter, S.C. Mrs. Ray Frazier was a Thursday guest of her mother, Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. We welcome to our community Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Wilson and girls, formerly of Luray, who at present are making their home with relatives on Scrabble Road. Christopher Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road was a Friday afternoon guest of his aunt, Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Belated birthday wishes go out to Mr. H.R Tharp who celebrated another year on Wednesday. A great bundle of birthday wishes go out to my nephew, Joe Peregory of Castleton Ford Road, who has been blessed to add another year today, Wednesday. A reminder to all you, 4Hers, family and friends of the “Pickin Party” this Friday, at the Sperryville Fire Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Food and beverages will be sold, so please come out and help support 4-H of Rappahannock County. Belated wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hoffman oP “Griffinsburg Road” who just last month celebrated fifty years of wedded bliss together. May our Lord grant you many more. Anniversary wishes go out to Mr. and Mrs. Chriss Hetzer of Turkey Ridge Road, who observe another year together on Sunday. Mrs. Joe Peregory entertained at their home on Castleton Ford Road, for her husband, in observance of his birthday. The ice cream party was enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Joel Peregory and children, Heidi and Kenny of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark. Mrs. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Grigsby and Loren. Please feel free to call to have your news included in this column. adults; $4 for 65 and over and 12 and under may be purchased at The Comer Shelf, The Cameleer, Old Dominion One Hour Photo, at the door or by mailing a check to Windmore, P.O. Box 38, Culpeper, Va. 22701. This production is recommended for children 10 and over. The Windmore Foundation is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the arts and The National Endowment for the Arts. Photo courtesy of Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office GRADUATES: Robbie Fincham and Hope Huff, both natives of Rappahannock County graduated from Jail Basic School at the Rappahannock Criminal Justice Academy on Friday, Oct. 22. Hope won the academic award and is from the Harris Hollow area. She currently resides in Sperryville. Robbie resides in Old Hollow near Sperryville. Avoid having a plastic holiday BY BEVERLY S. BUTTERFIELD Family and Consumer Science Agent The biggest shopping day of the year is just around the corner. Christmas trees are in store windows before the last of the Halloween candy has been sold. Are you ready to shop? I’m not talking about having your sneakers on and your lists in hand to go spend. I am referring to the question of whether or not you have figured out how much you can Walk with us on November 20 and you can honestly say you helped Mia Hamm make a goal. Come walk with the Fannie Mae Foundation and soccer great Mia Ham. 1 — this year's honorary chair 1 for the 12th Annual Help 13th and Pennsylvania, NW, Washington, DC. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and is $20 for adults and $10 for youth age 25 and under and includes the Homeless Walkathon — and a free T-shirt. For more her teammates Cindy Parlow and Kristine Lilly. The 5K Walk is on Saturday. November 20, at 10:00 a.m. at Freedom Plaza, Mia Hamm 1999 World Cup Soccer Champion information, call toll-free at 1-877WALK-HTH. Or checkout our Web site and register online at www.helpthehomelessdc.org. Join Mia Hamm in the 12th Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon Fannie lYlar KOI M)\TK>\ Showing America A New Way Home.' November 20 • 1-877-WALK-HTH • www.helpthe^omelessdc.org f 1999 Fann* Maa FoundaliMi All n*W« mmrd Special thanks to U S. Soccer for use of Mia Hamm photo. afford to spend and worked out a plan so that Christmas is not a plastic event this year. Americans are relying on credit cards more than they ever have. As a consequence, many of us spend January trying to juggle large credit card bills that must be paid. With proper planning, you can start the new millennium without 1999 holiday debt hanging over your head. Start by making a list of everyone that you know you need to get gifts for. Estimate the maximum price that you will pay for each item. Total this amount. Can you afford to spend this much? Holiday shopping is more than gifts. Many families forget that holiday expenses cover lots of extras beyond normal monthly expenses. Holiday spending includes extra dry cleaning for party clothing, extra film and developing, extra charity opportunities, more eating out, expensive gift wrap. It may include more food and baking supplies, more light bulbs, higher electric bills, extra trips to the hairdresser, cards and postage, more long distance phone calls, and the list goes on. Look honestly at your income. Decide what portion can be devoted to holiday spending. Now it is time prioritize. Are there other ways tc honor folk on your list without gifts? Is this the year you want to choose between extra holiday baking versus sending Christmas cards? Talk with your family about what makes the celebration meaningful for them. Include the things that matter and drop anything else. Some shoppers find that they control their spending more easily if they take out travelers’ checks for the amount they have budgeted for gift purchases. Once the money is gone, shopping is done. If shopping with a credit card, keep a list of what is being charged and stop when you reach the limit for how much you can pay for. Unrestricted credit card shopping has expensive consequences. $1,000 charged on a 17 percent interest card would take 12 years to pay if minimum payments are made. The interest cost of $1,000 paid at this rate is $979! Too many families are using credit cards as an extension of theii income and tying themselves to years of payments for items l°ng gone. Why do we do this to ourselves? Many of us try to recreate holiday scenes from oui childhood, or we try to make up for guilt feelings, or we try to compensate for losses we have experienced. We often feel we have worked hard and deserve to have a little holiday splurge. Unfortunately, holiday splurges can limit financial options for a long time tc come because of money already committed to debt repayment. Take some time this season to plan a strategy to have a meaningful holiday without wrecking your budget. If you would like a holiday budgel planning work sheet, call the local extension office at 6753691.

Local gardening tips and advice BY KENNER LOVE Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences The following are tips and advice from the Rappahannock Extension Office as they appeared in the November newsletter. Anyone with questions is encouraged to call the office at 675-3619. • Remove grass and weeds from trunks of fruit trees and grapes to prevent damage by mice and rodents. Leave a bare circle (one foot wide) around tree trunks when spreading mulch to keep mice from feeding On the bark. A collar of fence of poultry wire or a commercial tree guard approximately 18 inches high will deter rodents and rabbits. • Remove all mummified fruit from fruit trees, and rake up and destroy those on the ground. Also, rake and dispose of dropped apple and cherry leaves. Good sanitation practices reduce reinfestation of insects and diseases the following season. • Break the crust on the surface of any sawdust mulch you have around blueberries, shrubs, and perennials to improve the absorption of water from fall rains. • Dwarf fruit trees have a double purpose, furnishing flowers in the spring and fruit in the fall. They are particularly suited to small lots. Early November is a good time to plant most fruit trees, especially if a light mulch is applied to the soil afterwards. • A November application of fertilizer is very beneficial to a lawn of cool-season grasses. It promotes root development without excessive top growth. With a strong root system, your lawn will be better able to withstand drought conditions next summer. • To winterize your mower, first disconnect the spark plug wire. Drain out all the gasoline and oil, and replace the old oil with fresh oil. (Take the old oil to a recycling center.) Clean out grass from underneath the mower. Spray paint under the clean deck to prevent rust in the future. Remove and clean the air filter or replace paper filters. Inspect wheels, and replace excessively worn wheels to ensure a level cut next spring. Remove blades, and sharpen them before storing. • Check house gutters for fallen leaves, needles, and twigs. Heavy, fall rains will quickly overflow clogged gutters, possibly damaging foun Open house at Oasis The Oasis Winery will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving open house featuring, wine tasting, winery tours, Virginia made specialty food and gift products and live entertainment on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thee will be cozy indoor seating by the fireplace or heated outdoor infrared seating on the new patios with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information guests should call 1-800-3047656. RECYCLE dation plants below them. • Keep an eye out for spider mites on your house plants; they thrive in dry air. At the first sign of any insect infestation, isolate your plant. Several thorough washings with plain water may bring them ‘under control. If not, apply an appropriate insecticide, follow the instructions on the label! • Store pesticides in a frost-free location away from food and out of the reach of children. If a pesticide is in a paper container, put the whole package in a plastic container and seal it. Be sure that all bottles and cans are tightly sealed and well labeled. • Store liquid pesticides where temperatures will not fall below 40 degrees F. Too low a temperature may result in a breakdown of,the chemical. If the liquid should freeze, there is the danger of the glass container breaking and scattering the chemical in the storage area. • Inspect trees and shrubs for bag worm capsules and the silvery egg masses of tent caterpillars. Remove and destroy them to reduce next year’s pest population. 1-Jfiougllts. by Randy Minter REACHING BEYOND ONESELF While there are those who think that there are goals and actions beyond their capabilities, others place little or no limitation on their potential. They see beyond themselves, to a world that invites attempts to succeed that are tempered with failure. They are not derailed by setbacks because their goal is simply to strive to see how much they can gain in personal attainment, in the spiritual as well as material sense. As David Hume once said, "Among the other excellencies of man. this is one, that he can form the image of perfection much beyond what he has experience of in himself, and is not limited in his conception of wisdom and virtue." Extending oneself to others is a foundational principle of many of the world's religions, yet how infrequently we take it seriously and realize its power to gladden our lives. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., we understand how much stress you are under when you have lost a loved one. That's why we work hard to be attentive, helpful, and unobtrusive as well. Our two chapels can accommodate both small and large funerals. Call 347-3431. “This is the very perfection of man, to find out his own perfection. ” -Augustine of Hippo For every time a flag is waved we shall remember. TURNER-ROBERT SHAW FUNERAL HOME Bryan E. Flecker, Manager 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, Virginia • 635-4186 Obituaries Giles Clatterbuck Born in county Giles Andrew Clatterbuck, 64, of Strasburg died Monday, Nov. 1 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday at Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg by the Rev. Larry Andrews. Burial was in Lebanon Church Cemetery. Mr. Clatterbuck was bom April 7, 1935 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Lyle Jackson and Hazel Mildred Clatterbuck. He was retired from the Metro Transit, Washington, D.C. with 33 years of service and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Clatterbuck was a member of Community Faith Baptist Church, Front Royal; Shenandoah American Legion Post No. 77, Strasburg and National Rifle Association. Surviving are his wife, Mary Catherine Corron Clatterbuck; three daughters and their spouses, Robin Ann and Julio Herrera of Falls Church, Donna Faye and Michael Mischou of Manassas and Stacey Lynn Clatterbuck of Alexandria; one brother, Lyle Elwood Clatterbuck of Strasburg and two sisters, Dorothy Young and Annie Taylor, both of Front Royal. Also surviving are four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Nicely, Bill Henry, Darrell Hamm, Ronnie Brown, Rob Gnegy and Mark Cook. Memorial contributions may be made to Community faith Baptist Church Building Fun, 75 Park Lane, Front Royal, Va. 22630. Stephen Young Culpeper resident Stephen Craig Young, 39, of Culpeper died Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the University of Virginia Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was bom June 1, 1960 in St. Johnsbury, Vt. to Carol Thompson Stevens Young of Lyndonville, Vt. and the late Irving Edward Young. Mr. Young was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member and deacon of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church. He was also a coach for the Rappahannock Soccer and Baseball League. He is survived by his wife, Melody Poehler Young and two sons, Thomas Andrew Young and Daniel Joseph Young, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include a brother, Jeffrey Young of Milton, Vt.; two sisters, Allison Jurentkuff of St. Johnsbury, Vt. and Sarah Young of Culpeper and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his father. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 7 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Jon C. Heddleston and Rev. Tim Atkins officiating. Interment followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sam Bodkins, Tom VonFange, Tom Steenland, Tony Greenwood, Jerry Pullen and Robert Almond. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Atkins, Tony Atkins, Gary Wayne Pullen, Jack Pullen, Eddie Pullen and David Pullen. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Robert Chadwell Marine veteran Robert Lee Chadwell, 69, formerly of Alexandria, died Wednesday, Nov. 3 at the home of his brother, Lawrence E. Chadwell in Huntly. Mr. Chadwell was born July 8, 1930 in Rappahannock County, the son of the late John Daniel and Mattie Rutherford Chadwell. He was predeceased by his wife, Agnes Marie Chadwell. He was a veteran of the U S. Marine Crop, during the Korean Conflict. He spent many years as a plumber, and he loved taking rides in his truck. Graveside services were conducted at the Panorama Memorial Garden on Sunday, Nov. 7 with the Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Music for the service was provided by Billy Wines. Surviving are three brothers, Aubrey T: Chadwell of Middletown, John D. Chadwell of Fayetteville, N.C. and Lawrence E. Chadwell of Huntly and one sister, Anne Byrd Mauck of Front Royal. Additional survivors include one stepson, Roland McGovern of Chester Gap and two stepdaughters, Barbara Ann Hughes of Springfield and Jane Williams of Chester Gap and several stepgrandchiidren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Edward Chadwell, Hansbrough Chadwell and Alfred Chadwell and two sisters, Berta Williams and Mary Hickerson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 111 VO James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, Manager Business & Service Directory Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline November 23 AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR RIVERSIDE AUTO SERVICE Quality Auto Body Repairs Mechanical Repairs Towing Service State Inspection Sperryville (540) 987-8264 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 5th Anniversary 10S discount on first cleaning Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247/540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Reftrushtng • Restorations • Reproduce it ins 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540) 675-2043 EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 Service TrucK Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Pmtcy Fencing Avtiltblt Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540475-3943 Ptger: 399-2688 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET. INC. The One-Stop Slop to complete Home Decoratng Service Row Covenngs • Windo» Treatments Wa%»pet • Sip Cows t Upholstery fleeAfentn/A Commercial Rt 211 AmtsevUle, VA _23Z.-5§QQ CHIMNEY CLEANING COlbe liolune ^lucepc. Chimney Sweeping Relining OUi 'JcuAvmed Service Fully Insured !6 Tfean StfuritHce Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KKEYLLXG ( OXSTRKTIOX Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-31To Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction (Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contrac tor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free Estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Division of lacc 1 rucking fit Kguipmcnt Iik . * Dirain Fields • Basements Riding Rings • Clearing Quality Work and Satisfied Customers an Our HI Priority Maun Sutphin (540) 675 3429 374 Beil Venue Rd thni mi, VA 22027 EXCAVATING ~ Vest‘d Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE MondBfThJsday 8 am to 8 pm FridaySstmtey 8 am. to 9 pm Sunday 8 am to3 pm 675-1066 Take out Available LANDSCAPING Ponds & Waterfalls Naturalistic Plantings $ Stonescapes Complete Landscaping (Service (800)821-6160 (540)937-7565 Storybook Farms Landscaping, Inc. STORAGE SPEKKVYILLE STORAGE C'O. Safer Handy Storage Residential t oiuaiaercial Reasonable Kales 540/987-8507 M’lltlM Yllll VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE 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 TAX PREPARATION TAX PREPARATION Delta Accounting 937-7541 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) $47-3452 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinyl Siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 . PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 STORAGE South Wales Business & ':> yn,.s.o Mini Storage- ^ ^ Located 5 miles west ot Warrentori 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 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, m stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX Please refer lo category you wish to use Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments ,011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 088. Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted > Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 1;96. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise i. Antiques & Collectibles . Arts & Crafts >. Auctions . Cemetery Lots . Computers/Electronics Farm Equipment & Supplies . Firewood . Furniture/Appliances . Garaae/Yard/Moving Sales . Hay, Straw & Feed . Horses . Lawn/Garden Equipment . Livestock Miscellaneous For Sale . Miscellaneous For Rent . Miscellaneous Wanted . Musical Instruments/Equipment . Office Equipment/Equipment . Penny-Pinchers . Pet Supplies/Sale/Service . Produce . Recreational Equipment/Health . Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Flome Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 385. Lawn/Garden Personal Services Miscellaneour Services Services Wanted , . .. Announcements Adoption Announcements Birthdays/Happy Ads Coming Events Entertainment Personals Seasonal Specials Tributes . _ . . Legal Notices ABC License 490. Legal Notices Bids & Proposals Career Education Career Education Employment Domestic Help Wanted Employment Services Full Time Employment Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs Construction/Heavy Equipment Motorcycles Off-Road/Unlicensed Parts/Accessories Rentals Repair/Service Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 685. Vehicles Wanted 390. 391 395. 400. 410. 420. 430. 440. 450. 460 470 480 485. 500. 515. 545. 560. 635. 640. 645 650. 655. 660. 665. 680. Vans/ Buses | Employment P-*'General Classified Legal Notices Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Automotive Use... Tin-: Soijkck for Businesses, Services and Professionals. Northern Virginia Area Shown Maryland Virginia (Times Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA l New Hours: Iflonday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: (.oudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 (Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Clarke 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-852-4797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web : http://www.timespapers.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday t=* EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept LAJL/v. tO OOI VIUOO. wmimimi Rentals Houses A J 2BR brick, full bsmt, CAC/Heat, all appl. 5 acres. No inside pets. $875/mo 540-987-8975 RECENTLY RENOVATED 3BR. 2 full bath, cape cod in village of Washington. $950/mo., Call Philip Strange 540-825-3300. SPERRYVILLE: BRICK rambler avail. 12/1. taking applications Refs & sec. dep. reqd. $700/ mo. 540-937-3439. 3 PLUS ACRES off Green Rd., perked, $25,000. 540-439-3439 /-N 208 Auctions V_ FALL AUCTION, Antiques, estate items, collectibles and tag sale. $10 admission fee includes food and libations. Washington School on Mt. Salem Ave in Washington, VA. Sat., Nov. 13,6-10 PM. (999 Fam Supplies FORD 1987 TRACTOR 1910. 840 hrs., 4wd power assist, incl. frontend loader, $12,500. Call 540-347-4484 or 540-347-3635 aft. 6pm. 248 Lawn A Garden 1 V KUBOTAS New & Used Parts Pickup & Delivery PULLENS TRACTOR Culpeper 829-0893 256 Misc. For Solo HOOK SAIJv 50% Off all luinlbach boohs Oct. 30 to Nov. 14, 1999 Over 250,000 used books. Ace Books & Antiques 120 W Culpeper St. Culpeper. VA 22701 Tel: (540) 825-8973 Hours: 9:30-6:00 Mon. thru Sat. Noon to 5:00 Sunday E-mail: AceBooksCo. @aol com 400 Adoption ADOPTION A loving couple unable to have children longing to adopt an infant. ! Willing to pay legal/medical costs. * Call Chris & Jim. 1-877-389-4427 (toll-free) . 256 Mlsc. For Sale ENGLANDER Woodstove. Free standing, Ig. capacity, boiler plate w/ elec, blower. $400/obo. 540-349-1853. KENMORE ELECTRIC RANGE, fridge & dishwasher. $350 for all or will sell separately. 540341-4906. 261 Misc. Wanted WANTED BOXWOOD CUTTINGS. We trim and pay you for the cuttings. Write or call Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, VA 22942 Phone, 540-832-2175 Fax, 540-832-2245. |290 Found FOUND, BRACELET. Wal Mart parking lot on 11/3. 540-788-1957. f-'-> 294 Giveaways V_> BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE HORSE MANURE, aged, great for gardening, minutes from Warrenton, you-haul. 540349-8777. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2Q79. (350 Bu,lno” l v Services EARLY’S | CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop lor complete Home Decorating Service FUxx Covenngs • Window Treatments Wallpaper- Slip Covm & UphoLstcr\ Residential & Commerical RL 211 AmtMviUc, VA 937-5500 Auctions ☆ ★ ESTATE AUCTION ★ & Sat, Nov. 13 - 10:00 a.m. ★ ☆ Warrenton, VA - Bus. Bypass Rt 29. turn West 211. Right at Light - we rented Pearson Armory - huge Warrenton Home sold fast & had to move immediately' CALL for PAX OF FLYER - LIST & TERMS. Includes: Antiques; Collectibles; Bronzes; Fine china (sets & lots); Crystal; Sterling (flatware sets, service); Fine linens; Old wicker; Paintings & prints; Furniture; Oriental (rugs, porcelain); Antique furniture; Books. Full day - 2 auctioneers - Church food - Seating! ^ a 'w Bernice & Flash Pearson, Auctioneers ☆ VA Lie. 402/883 • 540-439-1187 ★ ★★★★★ /-> 605 Automobiles V_) BMW, 1984, 325e, sunroof, tinted windows. Pioneer stereo, JBL speakers, looks good. All maintenance records. $2,500 OBO MUST SELL! Call Thomas, 540-347-1970 after 6:30 PM CADILLAC 199? DEVILLE. light blue, leather interior, loaded, original owner, only 73K $7,200. 703-444-3656 CHEVY CAVALIER 1988, PS, PB, Am/Fm cass., AC, 6K on rebuilt engine. New alternator, new brakes, new tires, new headliner, gray w/ black interior. $1,950 OBO. 540-349-4843. FORD MUSTANG, 1995, V6, 30K, black, auto, loaded, full power w/ extras, orig. adult owner, garage kept, MSTA, asking $9250. 540-349-0997. HONDA 1996 ACCORD LX four door. Power windows and locks. AM/FM radio and cassette player. A/C 68,000 miles. Excellent condition. Call 703-4505864. $14,000. 605 Automobiles FORD TAURUS 1992, SW, very good cond. am/fm/cass, leather int., $2,900 OBO. Call Larry, 540-937-3026 Ive. msg. LE BARON, Convetible, 1995, auto, air, beautiful, 49,500 miles, $8,500, 540-349-2630. OLDS, 1988, Touring Sedan. Exc. cond., $1800 540-937-4881. 96 SATURN SL2 - a/c, 5 spd, am/fm/cass, pwr locks & windows, good cond., 41K. $8200/obo. Pager # 703-718-9317 2 CRUNCH 12" SPEAKERS in custom made box. Like new. $200/FIRM Call Thomas 540-347-1970. 680 Vans Buses PLYMOUTH VOYAGER 1986, loaded, 7 pass, 4 cyl., auto, good cond., $2800/OBO. 540-3510733. REYNOLDS SUBARU • ORANGE, VA I The 2000 Subarus 2000 Legacy Outback 2000 Legacy Outback Sedan S 2000 Impreza Outback 2000 Forester The Beauty of All-Wheel Drivel No Processing Fees! REYNOLDS POKTIAC-CAIXLAC-GMC TRUCK-BUtCK-SUBARU, MC 249 MADISON ROAD • ORANGE,VA 22960 540/672-3700 OR 800/444-3702 www.reynolds-pontiac.com FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1938 "The dealership that service built" (---N Legal Notices v___) 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, Dec. 6, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: RZ #99-10-03 Elizabeth Lee-Harris, owner of 36.17 acres (Tax Map 37, Parcel 21G, zoned “A'-Agricultural, Piedmont District) desires to rezone the property to create five (5) residential lots, each of which is five acres or more in size, to be known as Major's Hollow Estates. Allowed under Section 170-134(B) 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 puWi ispection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am ^.30 pm. Said application will be presented to a Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 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 11-3, 11-10, 11-17-99 #285668 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, December 6, 1999 at 7:00 pm in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: ZONING AMENDMENT #99-10-02 Mr. and Mrs. David F. Gillis desire to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow Residential Care Facilities, Major, in “C" (Conservation) zoning by Special Exception Existing additional standards to apply. Request made in accordance with Section 170-134 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, November 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 11-3,11-10,11-17-99 #285283 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, Nov. 18, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU.#99-10-01 Kevin D. Day, Lessor of the property known as Tax Map 13-3, Parcel 1 in the Village of Flint Hill, Wakefield District, desires to operate a real estate office with less than three (3) employees in an existing structure zoned “VR”-Village Residential. The property is owned by Nicholas Raymond. Hours of operation will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and by appointment only on the weekends Use allowed under Section 170-36(E) of the Rappahannock County Code. Additional standards in Section 170-66(E) 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, Nov. 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 properly 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, c/o P O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. , BY John W McCarthy Zoning Administrator 11-3,11-10-99 #285256 Legal Notices r "N BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPANNOCK 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, Nov. 18, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #99-10-04 Harmon Lee & Joan F. Dyer, owners of 10.5134 acres known as Lot' 19 in Peyton Farms Subdivision (Tax Map 29B-1, Parcel 19, zoned "A"-Agricultural, Hampton District) desire a Special Use permit to construct a family apartment at the same time as constructing a new dwelling. The two structures will be attached by an addition Use allowed under Section 170-36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards in Section 170-62(G). 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, Nov. 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, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 11-3,11-10-99 #285688 TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.22204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 7:30 pm in the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the followinq application: TW Zoning Amendment #99-10-01 Application by the Child Care & Learning Center to amend the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance to allow Adaptive Re-Uses of Existing Structures by Special Use Permit. The proposed Special Use Permits would allow the Child Care & Learning Center to lease space in the old Washington School to non-Day Care facilities, under certain conditions. The actual text of the amendments are as follows: 1) Amend Section 1-4-1 by adding, “i. Adaptive re-use of existing structures" 2. ) Amend Section 6-1-2 by adding: “v. Adaptive Re-Uses of Existing Structures 1. ) Adaptive re-uses shall be limited to those uses listed under section 1-4-3, 1-4-4, and 1-4-5 of this Ordinance. 2. ) The continuation of the present use is impractical due to the structure's size, construction or location. 3. ) No major addition is required to the structure, and the general exterior appearance of the structure shall be maintained. 4. ) All parking areas shall be effectively screened. 3. ) Amend the Combined Ordinance Definitions to included: Adaptive Re-Use of Existing Structures A use conducted in accordance with a special use permit issued in compliance with 6-1-2 v., wherein a use other than single-family residential is conducted in a structure built prior to 1950 Amendment request allowed under Section 9-1 et seq. Of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance A COPY of the foregoing application is on file a the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday throuqh Fri day, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Said application will be presented to the Town of Washington Planninc Commission at their regular meeting on Monday November 22 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening a: the Town Hall of Washington, Virginia for such rec ommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 9-1-4, if any. The above-namec applicant, adjacent properly owners, and any othei parlies desiring to be heard should be present ai said meeting or should address their written comments to the Town Council, do P.0 Box 519 Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 11-3,11-1-, 11-17-99 #285711

EMPLOYMENT g^« g Full Time 3 ,3 Employment AUTO BODY ESTIMATOR • Experience in CCC estimating preferred • Good pay and benefits • Largest shop in the Shenandoah Valley Royal Auto Works, Inc Front Royal, VA 540-636-3188 ^AUTO PARTS^ COUNTER SALES Part-time Positions. 16 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Exp required. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 Carpenters & Helpers Own tools and transportation. Call 540-825-8706 6 PM -9 PM CONSTRUCTION/ MAINTENANCE HELPER FT, full benefits, not seasonal. Chantilly, VA area. Good driving record req. Call 703-323-5300 DELIVERY DRIVER Manassas construction supply co. FT/ PT position. Clean driving record. Call 703-257-5910 DETECTIVEPRIVATE Investigator Trainees Good Wages 540-801-9890 ~ DRIVERS/ DELIVERY Full-time and parttime positions. AM & PM shifts. Full benefits, year-round work, not seasonal. Locations in Loudoun, Prince William & Fairfax Counties. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 FARM MANAGER Beautiful small equestrian farm in northern Virginia seeks non-smoking, full-time farm manager. Use and maintenance of large and small equipment, and some experience with horses is required. Knowledge of carpentry helpful. Prefer no children or pets but would be considered. Residence, salary, performance bonus and paid vacation. For complete info packet write to: Quail Run Farm: 3165 Five Points Rd. Marshall, VA 20115 or FAX: 540-364-9741 Must provide resume and references. HEALTHCARE AHC Which represents hospitals nation wide in connection with problem insurance claims is seeking enthusiastic candidates for newly added positions. Workers comp clerks & ins clerks. $11.06 per hour profit sharing 401k and attractive benefits pkg. send resume to: AHC, Inc. 10002 BatUeview Parkway Manassas, VA 20109 Fax 703-392 7970 Construction SOILS/ FIELD TECHNICIAN Immediate need for full-time SOILS FIELD H^ICIAN ,0 work out of our Leesburq VA office Must have EXPERIENCE and a vehicle. Excellent benefits and room for advancement. Please call or send resume to Paul Knighton at: Schnabel Engineering 751 Miller Drive SE, #C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 Fax: (703) 589-1246“" Construction STAFF ENGINEER The Leesburg office of Schnabel Engineer'nghas an immediate opening for a STAFF ENGINEER. This is a challenging position with a high level of responsibility in a growinq office Excellent benefits. Fax or mail resume to: Andy Jennings Schnabel Engineering 751 Miller Drive SE, #C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 Fax: (703) 589-1246 Construction SECRETARY Immediate need for Part-time SECRETARY to work out of our Leesburg, Va office from 10am to 5:30pm. Duties include word processing, typing, copying, filing, answering phones, and data entry. Must be RELIABLE. Excellent benefits, salary commiserate with experience. Please call or send resume with salary history to: Andy Schnabel Engineering Assoc., Inc 751 Miller Drive SE, #C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 Fax: (703) 589-1246 Restaurant WAITSTAFF Fine dining & wine service experience preferred; full and part-time positions as well as group health benefits available. Apply in person or e-mail at fnph@mnsinc.com or call 540-675-1700 and ask for John or Denise for more information. Flint Hill Public House 12 miles south of Front Royal on Route 522 in Flint Hill, VA LIVE-IN CARE GIVER/AIDE For elderly lady. Room plus salary. Good references required. Amissville area. Call 540-937-5422. LOOKING FOR HOUDAY HELP!!!! Advertise in Our Seasonal Employment Banner Page RUN A MINIMUM OF 4 WEEKS & RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT!!!! PHONE: (540) 347-4222 FAX(540) 349-8676 Email: www.tirae8papers.com ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISANT POSITION AVAILABLE Strong word processing and computer skills, knowledge of Office 2000 and QuickBooks required. Must be detail oriented, an organized team player and be able to handle multiple tasks. Full time with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Call 540825-8591 for an application. Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District 351 Lakeside Drive Culpeper, VA 22701 EOE Lite Cellular. Inc has the following positions available: SALES ASSOCIATES ASSISTANT MANAGERS SALES MANAGERS f Sales Managers need 1 year cellular experience J Want a challenge? Lite Cellular. Inc/Cellular One To schedule and interview call H.R. Dept. 800-905-5483 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc. isa501 (c) (3) community organcaiontha provides primary heaih care to low-income, uninsured residents of Fauqukr & Rappahannock Co. A 25-3Q1v per week position is avail, to oVeisee all componette retied id the Clinic including liaison to the Bond of Directors in developing Free Clinic mission, fundraising stnasgjes, troubleshooting issues that arise both in the clinic settings and overall operations. The position is directly responsible for developing a fundraising plan and serving as primary oontu lor local agencies and the VA Asso. of Free Clinics Also responsiNe for answering press inquiries, public relations, developing & monitoring the budget, & managing 4 FT employees Requires bachelors degree in a related field of study, at fast 2 yearc exp. in fundraising andfora nonprofit organization and be proficient in wotd procession & database software. Send resume to: The Fauquier Free Qinic, Inc. Attn: Executive Director Search. P.O. Box .1138, Warrenton, VA 20188. Virginia Cooperative Extention Research Associate, Child Care Position No. 111874 DEADLINE EXTENDED The individual in this position will be responsible for educational programs that will improve the quality of child care in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Orange Counties. The Research Associate will work closely with the FCS Extension Agent in Culpeper County and the representatives of the Departments of Social Services from the four counties. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, family and child development or related field required. This is a one-year position, renewal based upon availability of funds. Transportation and flexible work hours required. For a detailed position description call 540-727-3435, ext. 3. To apply send letter of intent, resume, a copy of transcripts and three letters of recommendation to VCE Culpeper, 101 S. West St, Culpeper, VA 22701 by November 30,1999. Individuals with disabilities requiring assistance in the application process should make contact immediately. VCE is an EO/AA Employer. RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN Jilllftk COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD SPECIAL EDUCATOR/ EARLY CHILDHOOD, #9047-06. FT in Culpeper to provide early intervention svcs to children 0-2 yrs. B.S. & eligible tor VA certification in early childhood education. $24,414 - $27,507. CLINICIAN II/ EMERGENCY SERVICES 0001-02 PT (18 75 hrs/wk) in Culpeper to provide mental health assessment & short term treatment to children, adults & families in outpatient & emergency settings. Master’s Degree in licensed eligible field. $14.96 p/hr RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #0046-01. PT position (18.75 hrs per week) available in group homes for developmentally disabled adults. Associates or equiv. $11.72 per/hr TRANSIT OPERATOR , #9088-016 On-call positions to transport consumers & deliver meals. Good driving record. $7.56/ hr PLEASE APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION BY 4:30PM, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1999 TO HUMAN RESOURCES, PO BOX 1568, CULPEPER, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100 TDD: (540) 825-7391 EEO/AA TIMES COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Clarke Times-Courier-16 W. Main St.. Berrvville VA 22611 Fax: 540-955-1334 EMAIL: bmurry@timespapers.com • Newspapers Delivery- person needed to deliver the Clarke Times-Courier on Wednesday afternoons & Thursday mornings to stores & newsstands in the area. Must use own vehicle Call 540-955-1111. Fauquier Times Democrat- 39 Culpeper St.. Warrenton VA 20186 Fax: 540-349-8676 or EMAIL: bnorris@timespapers.com • Reporter- Seeking experienced community newspaper writer to cover government beat. Smart, savvy writer to present the news with accuracy, intelligence and style. Send resume and writing samples to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor, Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 20188. • Newspaper Delivery- Wednesday afternoons. Must have own vehicle. Apply at the Fauquier Times-Democrat. Corporate Office-13873 Park Center Rd. #301, Herndon. VA 20171 FAX: 703-435-9754 EMAIL: lschillinq@timespapers.com • Advertising Representative: Seeking energetic, outgoing sales person with can-do attitude to join growing Northern Virginia Newspaper company. Minimum of 2 yrs experience preferred. Opportunity includes great earning potential and competitive benefits package. Fax resume and salary requirements in confidence to L. Schilling at 703-478-6691. Principals only. EOE. • Circulation Director- Leading suburban weekly newspapers group serving the fastest growing counties on the East Coast seeks experienced manager with strong track record of home delivery and single copy growth. Candidates must possess strong sales and marketing skills as well as have demonstrated motivational and leadership abilities. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please fax resume including salary history along with a cover letter telling us why you are the perfect candidate for this opportunity to: 703-478-6691 EOE. • Executive Assistant- contact L. Shilling APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applications and resumes must be submitted separately for each position at the location specified. Fax or email resume or you can apply in person. We offer a competitive benefit package, which includes 401K. EOE Rappahannock directors receive service awards Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District (CSWCD) Directors from Rappahannock County received Years-ofService awards at a recent awards banquet. Dick McNear, currently serving as Chairman, received a Five-Year Service Award. Cliff Latham, who was unable to attend the banquet, received a Fifteen-Year Service Award. Butch Davies, from the Virginia House of Delegates, was the keynote speaker for the event and assisted in presenting the awards. Rappahannock Directors are locally elected officials who serve on the CSWCD board. Established by Congress, each District in Virginia is a self-governed political subdivision of the Commonwealth that works cooperatively with federal, state, and local agencies. A necessary connection between landowners and these agencies, the CSWCD includes Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties. The largest of the forty-six conservation districts in Virginia, it covers an area of 1,445 square miles and serves approximately 91,000 constituents. The CSWCD’s mission is to promote the stewardship of soil and water and the conservation of our natural resources by educating and providing technical assistance to manage, protect and enhance the land and water for the benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of the five counties they represent. For more information on CSWCD, call 8258591. SI ESCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK /VEITS. Call 675-3338. Are You Looking For Trusses? 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J>'v 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. Sara Elizabeth Collette to Ryland Dishner Jr. and wife, 7.0973 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $110,000. Anthony A. Lapham and wife to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 623.994 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Roger L. Cordani and others to Cordani’s General Contracting LLC, 2 acres, Wakefield District. $6,000. John T. Harrison and wife to Don A. Berry Sr. and wife, Park announces night closings of Skyline Drive during hunting season Portions of the Skyline Drive, the famed mountain road through Shenandoah National Park, will be closed at night during hunting season, Park Superintendent Douglas K. Morris announced recently. He noted that this is the 20th year that this closure has been undertaken and that it reduces illegal hunting activity within the park, a, sanctuary for wildlife, during the Commonwealth’s hunting season outside the park. Effective now through Jan. 3, the Skyline Drive between Front Royal (Mile 0 at U.S. Highway 340) and Thornton Gap (Mile 31 at U.S. Highway 211), and between Swift Run Gap (Mile 65 at U.S. Highway 33) and Rockfish Gap (Mile 105 at U.S. Highway 250), will be closed daily between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. The central portion of the Drive, between Thornton Gap and Swift Run Gap, will remain open for overnight access to Skyland Lodge and Big Meadows Campground until those facilities close in November. Then, from Nov. 29 through Jan. 3, the entire length of the Skyline Drive will be closed daily from 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. Morris said, “By closing portions of the Skyline Drive, rangers will be able to concentrate patrols on problem areas and increase hunter contacts along the park boundary.” Superintendent Morris also reminded the public that the park has a reward program to assist in combating illegal hunting in the park. “A reward will be paid to anyone who furnishes information which ieads to the conviction of any person who hunts, transports, or attempts to transport illegally taken wildlife within the park,” said Morris. Anyone with information about such activities should call the nearest Ranger Station or Park Headquarters (toll free, 1-800-732-0911, or 999-2227). The identity of the persons furnishing will be kept strictly confidential, and a person does not have to reveal their name. SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. CALL COLDWELL BANKER COZY AND CHARMING FARMHOUSE ON 75 ACRES $265,000 FABULOUS LOG HOUSE ON 25 ACRES W/STREAMS & CREEKS $299,900 COUNTRY COTTAGE LOCATED A SHORT STROLL FROM THE INN $99,950 ONE OF THE LOVELIEST PIECES IN RAPPAHANNOCK - 50.94 ACRES $175,000 Please call today for a FREE market analysis of your property. The market is very active and now is an excellent opportunity to list. Purchasers welcome too!! (540) 825-3300 Philip C. Strange (540) 937-5858(H) 332 James Madison Hwy. • Culpeper, VA 22701 Rl \AISSANC! | COLDUJCLA OAN^GH L3 wav w.co I d we 11 b<i n ke r. com 5.728 acres, Jackson District. $85,000. Louis J. Giuliano and wife to Michael Miller Massie and wife, 100 acres and 56.392 acres, Hampton District. $1,000,000. Roger W. Jones to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 221.436 acres, Hawthorne and Piedmont District. Deed of giftCordani’s General Contracting LLC to Hugh D. Nix and wife, 1.1542 acres, Jackson District. $28,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office PARK BOUNDARY and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 OFF AARON MOUNTAIN ROAD - 25.5 acre wooded parcel. $90,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. South Wales - Owner will pay $3500 toward purchaser’s closing costs w/full price contract on this 5 BR, 4 5 BA brick front Colonial. 4,900 sq. ft. of living space, skylights, 2 story entrance hall and library w/oak floors, deck off family room, 2 zoned heating/cooling systems, stone FP & paved driveway. $309,500 Flint Hill - Build your home overlooking the Jordan River & enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this 42.7 mostly wooded tract w/hikCastleton - 14.2 acres.of rolling meadows, hardwoods, meandering stream, views of Old Rag Mt.. well & a 3 stall barn. $99,500 Castleton - Fantastic homesitc w/pasloral & mountain views, 9.4 ing trails to the river. Just Reduced! $149,450 acres of rolling pasture & stream. $70,575 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 © SAM. SNEAD Price Reduced!! On this brand new 3 BR, 2 BA Rancher with 2 car garage, full finished basement, covered front porch, rear deck, gas heat, central air, 1.2 acre lot fronting state highway. Was $159,900. Now $153,900. Owners will assist purchaser's closing cost. 5 acre building lot, well already drilled, 4 BR perk, stream, pond site, fenced on 3 sides, open land. Could put Duplex unit on property. Hardsurfaced road frontage. $48,500 i———-. 437-A South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 540-635-9808 • 1-800-292-3548 “YOUR COUNTRY CONNECTION” Full Time Professional 540-987-9336 - Home E-mail:samsnead(s! rma.edu 5AM SIN KALI Broker.GRI. CRS, CRB Please visit web page on the internet at http://www.realtor.com/washingtondc/samsnead FOR SALE 38 acres priced $ 18,900 below county tax assessment for quick sale! Beautiful, rolling, mature woodland with strong stream in a very convenient location near Amissville, yet well removed from traffic noise and neighbors. Lots of deer and turkey here, plus all the priv acy you could ask for. $120,000 Cute, custom built, contemporary Chalet. Open floor plan w/cathedral ceiling, Southern yellow pine, flexible floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wrap deck, potential darkroom, use of lake and more. $155,000 Real Estate III 1 Ci.i\ Si I Ik* I Ikmi. i Mi iMiii:1 W.islnnj*t< hi . \ ii 'jnu I n/ii!I n><slinh i. >: 675 1373 I’l K-'liut \ M i' Sl.i.ilH ') •> f > | {)S " S<Ui,S [3 LAND 5.92 acres in Harris Hollow available at $53,900. Mature size trees and rock outcroppings give this parcel character. 25 acres in Amissville on private road. Surrounding properties cannot be divided, assuring you of privacy. Wooded with two streams, numerous building sites. Under appraisal at $89,000. The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 [3 butchz@summitnet 40 HOMEBUYER'S ! TEST Past Credit Problems? Past Bankruptcy? Judgements and/or Collections? Hard To Document Income? Do You Want To Buy A Home? Have you ever been denied by another Mortgage Company in the past? Looking For A Lender That Helps 'People Get A 2nd Chance? 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