Rappahannock News, November 17, 1999

[Easement protection climbs A conservation easement donated to the Virginia Outdoors * Foundation by Roger W. Jones 1 protects 221 acres on Yancey $ Road, and brings the total ■S' amount of land so protected in ! Rappahannock County to 8,835 I acres. The Jones property including many ponds and ji wetlands, is listed as a wildlife | refuge. His easement effectively merges two tax parcels by * prohibiting any future division of 5 the total. i Tax bills mailed l The 1999 Rappahannock County > tax bills have been mailed and ■■ must be paid on or before Dec. 5, to avoid a penalty. Since the Dec. 5 deadline falls on a Sunday in 1999, taxes will be accepted as timely if paid or postmarked by Monday, Dec. 6, 1999. The Rappahannock Treasurer’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information call Treasurer Frances A. Foster at 675-3334. Route 626 to be closed Nov. 18, 19 The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 626 in Rappahannock County on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18 and 19 from the intersection at U.S. 211 to Route 627. The closure is necessary to allow contractors to pave the narrow road. Crews will begin work both days at 7:30 a.m. and cease by 5 p.m. 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. Mrs. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock County Extension Office from 2 to 3 p.m. 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 you life. Admission is free. For directions contact the winery at 937-4669. Any authors interested in attending may also contact the Winery. I Happenings in I Rappahannock j • Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 * p.m. the Rappahannock County f Planning Commission will meet at | the county courthouse. New * agenda items include: Day professional office; Gillis zoning I amendment request; Lee-Harris I rezoning request; Dyer family t apartment and Resolution, Zoning and Subdivision Chapters, County Code, in re: HB 2324. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-^088 (fax) Helicopter issue takes flight at meeting BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Pursuing the issue raised by Council member Alice Butler at its October meeting, the Washington Town Council discussed the possibility of regulating helicopter landings within Town boundaries. Town attorney John Bennett presented relevant portions of the Culpeper town and county codes for reference. The Town of Culpeper permits heliports in its limited industrial M-l District on a conditional basis, and the County of Culpeper similarly authorizes airports and air landing strips in A-l Agricultural Districts, subject to the issuance of special use permits. Bennett summarized the legal issues an<l options available to the Town: airspace is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration and local government has no authority to interfere; local government does have the right to regulate helicopter landings via land use and zoning regulations; and the Town Council would have the authority to develop and promulgate helicopter landings within Town limits as long as such regulations are clear and not arbitrary. Alice Butler expressed her support for such a regulation -the proximity of past landings to See COUNCIL, Page A8 Dawn breaks Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan A calm, cloudy dawn breaks over Old Rag Mountain on Veteran’s Day. Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan Billy Shannon, General Contractor for Miller Bros, out of Marshall, Va., oversees construction at Rappahannock High School. At public hearing, funding increased for school athletic fields BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing at the courthouse on Nov. 10 to amend the budget for constructing athletic fields at the elementary school and the replacement of a portion of roof at the Rappahannock County High School. The amendments were made approving an additional $200,000 in county spending. In attendance were members of the School Board and newly elected board members: Rose Ann Sharp, Rosa Crocker, Bryant Lee, Dr. David Gangel, and Ron Makela. Frank Warner and Rebecca Cordani did not attend. Newly elected School Board member, Sharp, spoke to address concerns that the Board of Supervisors would try to cut the budget for the improvements, endangering the adequacy of the facility Board of Supervisor’s member Mike Massie responded, after Sharp had left the meeting early, “I resent the fact that you all are asking us not to skimp.” John McCarthy, Zoning Administrator and Board of Supervisor’s member, emphasized that the money would go to the construction of the ball fields, fencing for the backdrops, and the butterfly roof for the high school. Any additional improvements such as dugouts, additional restrooms, and a concession stand would be up to the School Board. They would have to use their budget and, perhaps, acquire volunteer, community assistance. The contract for the construction of the ball fields was awarded to the Samuel James Construction Co. out of Culpeper for $106,602.82. See MAKELA, Page A8 Makela speaks out on loss to Cordani BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Ron Makela, member of the School Board for Jackson District, lost his elected position to Rebecca Cordani on Nov. 2 by 22 votes. He told the Rappahannock News he was surprised Cordani won. But by taking a look at the situation, it became evident to Makela that he was sabotaged. Makela told the Rappahannock News that four years ago the rightwing Republican group called the Christian Coalition began an agenda to take over a majority of seats on the School Board. The intent: to control the school system. Makela said that Ron Frazier, on the Board of Supervisors for Jackson District, is a good friend of Jay Katzen, House of Delegates representative for the 31st District. And Katzen will be the Christian Coalition’s choice for Lieutenant Governor at the next state election. And. according to Makela, Frazier was tiie person who approached Cordani to run for School Board this past May. The other person involved would be Cordani’s father, Roger, who ran for sheriff eight years ago and lost. Makela said, “He was never complimentary of the school system and would like to see the superintendent (Dr. David Gangel) fired. I expect he encouraged his daughter to run. This may have been the case w hy she didn’t drop out.” But Makela does not think this right-wing movement will make an impact on Rappahannock County. Makela says, “Party politics is not wanted in this county. When you get in your own backyard, we need to work together. I don’t think things will change. They want to keep things the way they are.” Cordani will be on School Board Rebecca Cordani had indicated, back in August when her son was, born with a heart defect, that she*, wanted to have her name removed off the ballot for the School Board election. Recently after the Nov. 2 election, Cordani indicated that even though she won the election, she was unsure whether or not she would take the position. She said she would have to consult with a few people. Cordani filed the paperwork that she had neglected to file previously on Nov. 8. and has indicated that she will becon»e a School Board member Ron Makela for Jackson District. Makela says, “Basically, in a nutshell, I was surprised to lose this election. The job is very time consuming. It can be 30 to 40 hours a month. Obviously, there’s not any financial reward. We, get paid about $50 a month. No one’s doing this for the money.” Makela’s campaign Makela decided not to campaign as heavily this year due to the fact that he thought Cordani was dropping out of the race. Makela says, “My level of campaigning is based on the apparent. The fact that there was not another candidate who was campaigning, my campaigning was much lighter.” “She (Cordani) was not filing necessary campaign activity reports. She did not go to a forum in Amissville. And to this day she has not indicated what she intends to do with the position.” Questions Makela says, “It’s a very interesting and unfortunate situation. Frazier is pushing for change and his children are not in public school. And Cordani’s oldest son, Sean, is being home schooled. I respect the right to home school. But how can they come in and run the public schools?” See AMENDS, Page A$

Oversized acorn puzzles An acorn in a mossyfringed cup — all the size of a golf ball — lies on my desk on this cold, bright November morning. For years I have wanted to see the oak that produces an acorn this size. It was given to me by good friend, Betty Herbert, of Delaplane. Lee and I were at the beautiful home, Northwood, she shares with her husband, Jim, two days ago to pick crabapples, from which I have already made jelly both with and without a dollop of sherry. I hope visitors to the Farmer’s Market at the Archwood Green bams at The Plains this weekend find the jelly as delicious as I do. We were in the car and ready to leave when Betty said, “I have an acorn to show you. It’s the biggest one I have ever seen. Maybe you can tell me what oak it came from.” “It’s probably from a chestnut oak; they have big acorns,” I said as I followed Betty inside. I was wrong. The four or five acorns in the bowl on the kitchen table were huge. A gray cap with a threadlike fringe covered more than half of each acorn, which was as large as the crabapples I had All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott just picked. The cap, with its fringed edge, looked like a knitted stocking cap for a doll. Empty of the acorn, it could have been a small bird’s nest, deep and snug — ready for eggs. I immediately knew the acorn to be from the bur or mossy-cup oak: Quercus macrocarpa. Hadn’t I read about this oak for years and studied drawings of the acorn cap with its curious fringe? “The tree was on the grounds of the Chevy Chase Country Club, in Maryland,” Betty remarked as she picked one from the bowl and handed it to me. A gift. “It was the biggest oak I have ever seen,” she added. “The ground was covered with these acorns.” I told Betty what oak I thought had produced the acorn. We hurried home; I was anxious to check my identification. I also wanted to measure this acorn. With its mossy One £>«? Onltf Saturday, November 20th All Jewelry 10% to 60% off All Diamond Jewelry 25% off 100s of Rings, Earrings, Tennis Bracelets, Solitaries, and " Pendants to Choose from! Sale hours are from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. <&oUjgmttfr'g FINE JEWELRY 218 East Main Street, Downtown Front Royal 540-636-2935 www.Koldsmithiewelrv.com 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 Yes! □ Please, enter my new subscription to: Sappahattnock News Subscription Rates By _ Rappahannock.*21 Elsewhere in the U.S.*27.°°/year Name _ Address __1 City_ State Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahatmodt Neuts, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Old AddretK This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address The Rappahannock Men* (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock Newt, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. cap, it measures 1 1/2 inches in diameter and is two inches from the base of the cap to the tip of the acorn itself. A big acorn! Oaks fascinate me. Learning to identify them by their leaves can be a daunting challenge until one realizes that oaks are divided into two groups: white and red. Species in the red oak group have spines, or sharp points, at the tips of the lobes. Oaks in the white oak group have rounded lobes. That is a start toward mastering the identities of the most majestic trees in the Virginia woods. I am now reasonably sure I can identify oaks in summer, when they are in leaf. With some species such as the black oak, Quercus velutina, I can give it a name in winter by a close look at its velvPty buds. The red oak, Quercus rubra, has leaves very similar to those of the black oak, but its end buds are smooth and have a reddish, varnished look. Bur Oak is in the white oak group and has a very distinctive leaf. Superficially, it resembles the white oak, Quercus alba, but just below the middle of the leaf, the sinuses (spaces between lobes) are deep and reach almost to the midrib, so that the leaf is nearly divided into two leaves. It’s as if nature was undecided about whether or not the leaf was to be one or two. I have never seen the tree that produced the acorn on my desk. My information on its foliage comes from books. Now that I have seen the acorn, I am even more anxious to be truly acquainted with this splendid tree. Do they grow in this part of the Virginia Piedmont? The books say they do, though they were originally found only in the upper midwest, where they formed great groves and dominated the deciduous woods. Quercus macrocarpa is the Latin name of the bur oak. “Quercus” is the genus of all oaks and is the classical Latin name for these trees. “Macro-” translates into large, which this acorn surely is, and “carpa” means fruit, in this case, an acorn. “Fruit” is a botanical term for seeds of any kind. Betty Herbert gave me a' splendid gift. She didn’t plant a tree with the gift, but she djd plant an imaginative booksearch for me. I have enjoyed reading about and pouring over illustrations of Quercus macrocarpa. Panther Pause: school news in brief BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • RCHS Transition Class teacher, Mrs. Andra Logan, has announced that her classes will hold an Open House at RCHS on Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 9-3. Students in her Transition and Works Skills classes have been busy making the many items that will be offered for sale. You will be pleasantly surprised by the variety and quality of the craft items and baked goods on sale. This is a great opportunity for you to do some early holiday shopping and help this program in the process. Please mark your calendars. • Mrs. Aney Massie, RCES Librarian, reports that the Fall Book Fair was a great success. She and her assistant, Mrs. Shannon Swain, are very grateful to the many parents and students who stopped by to support this project through their purchases. Special thanks also to the parent volunteers who assisted students as they made their choices and helped to keep things flowing smoothly! Among them were: Mrs. Denise Kruczynski, Mrs. Kyong Thiel, Mrs. Justine Rosenbaum and Mrs. Michelle Herbert. • On Dec. 21, students at RCES will be treated to a very special visit by children’s author, Mr. Richard Stack. He has written several books based oh his life with his dog, Josh; all of his books are on the Accelerated Reader List of Librarians’ Picks. He is coming to our school at no cost to OPEN APPLICATION FOR AGRICULTURAL & FORESTAL DISTRICT; Any persons wishing to make application for the creation of new Agricultural and Forestal Districts, or who wish to add on to existing Agricultural & Forestal Districts are encouraged to notify the County Administration Office of your intent by Monday, December 27, 1999 at 4:30. While applications for new districts or tag-ons may be made at any time, the Board of Supervisors’ policy is to encourage applications during a single enrollment period, thus limiting public hearing, advertising and related costs. The County Administration Office may be reached at (540) 6753342, with correspondence directed to P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. Forms for new district creation or for tag-ons are available from 8:30-4:30 M-F. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator us, and will have books available for sale to any interested students or parents. He has promised to stay as long as necessary to autograph books for all who wish to have theirs signed. If you wish to know more about this wonderful author, please see Mrs. Aney Massie, RCES Librarian, or call her at 987-8259. It is thanks to her efforts that Mr. Stack will be visiting us. If you or your children are being home-sch^' led or attend any of our local private schools, this program is open to all of you and we invite your participation. We just ask that you call ahead so that we can make additional seating arrangements, if necessary. • RCES P.E. Tbacher, Ms. Carol Nowakoski, hosted the first Golden ' Shoe Awards assembly for this year on Tuesday, Nov. 9 for grades three-seven. The award is given to any home room class in those grades with at least 60 percent of the students getting a passing time for running a mile. Volunteer parent, Mr. Ron Makela, helped to make these special blue and gold awards to recognize outstanding achievement in our running program. The winners this time are: sixth grade, Mrs. Pud Maeyer’s and Mrs. Lilo Wolfe’s classes. Fifth grade: Mrs. Eva Atkins’ and Mrs. Molly Bailey’s classes. Fourth grade: Mrs. Amy Saxton’s and Mrs. Linda Way’s classes. Third grade: Mrs. Holly Propst’s, Mrs. Shelly Shankle’s and Ms. Beth Tillinghast’s classes. Third grade had the highest pass rate of all the classes! Mrs. Shankle had the highest pass rate of all the home rooms! Congratulations to everyone. *^/aith C^ountain (Company Celebrates a BLUE RIDGE CHRISTMAS SALE Nov. 26—Nov* 28 10a.m.—6p.m. Santa Claus Sun. Nov. 28 - 2-4p.m. • 25% off all Outlet Attic merchandise • Additional discounts and specials throughout the store. The region's largest selection of Byers' Choice® collectibles! • Door Prizes • Free cider and cookies FAlf H MOUNTAIN RETAIL STORE The Old Sperryville School House, Comer of Routes 522 & 211 Sperryville, VA 22740 (540)987-8353 www.faithmountain.com Grades kindergarten-set-' ond have started running one-' two laps around the blacktop behind the school at recess.1 Their mileage is being plotted on maps in the Primary Hall.• RCHS Principal, Mr.' Jack Haines, has been very pleased with the > progress made by algebra students andteachers in 1 the Math Department at the high school; Students attend algebra class Monday through Friday from 8:15-9:45, for. intensive, positive instruction, and the effort' is paying off. Students feel more confident and their sue-; cess rate is increasing. / In order for this program to continue to improve we need Volunteer Tutors to visit, classes to assist with one-on-; one instruction. If you feel! comfortable with basic math] skills and would like to help1 our students achieve success! in this area, please consider! being a part of this. You may come in one morning per week! or every morning...if you; choose. Questions? Please call,! Mrs. Jan Makela at 987-8259! or Mr. Anthony Conti, Math' Teacher at 987-8575. ! • RCHS Guidance! Counselor, Mrs. Robin Campbell, announces that a. Financial Aid Workshop for; the 12th grade parents or! guardians and their college! bound students will be held in' the RCHS Auditorium on! Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Juniors and theii parents may attend as well, if they would! like to get a head start on this; process before next year. The! presenter will be Ms. Nancy! Bragg, a Financial Aid Representative from Shenandoah University. She will be going over the FAFSA form and will answer your! questions concerning financial aid. ! • The RCHS Boys’ Cross Country Team has advanced to Regionals! The following students are to be commended for this special accomplishment: Chad Heddlestcfir, Volkmar Lehmann, Rylattd Pace, Adam Rogers, Phillip Thomas, Mark Williams a&d Matt Wolfe. «■* The students who made ft to the All District Cros6 Country Teams are: (Boy!’ Team) Ry Pace, Mark Williams, Matt Wolfe aftd (Girls’ Team) Berkeley Hobson, Rachel Sharp, B^n Yowell. We are. very proud *df all of these impressive student athletes! 'Z • Mrs. Frieda HermaiJ, RCHS Math teacher, repotts that students Jeff Simeon and Colin Treanor are participating in the National Youjig Leaders Conference this year. I will keep you informed as more information surfaces. Congratulations to both of these motivated students bn being selected for this wonderful opportunity. • Mr. Darrow Kirkpatrick, an incredibly generous volunteer in our community, spends his time helping many of our RCHS students to achiewe their highest potential. He Js presently coaching several students as they work toward their Eagle Scout Awards in Boy Scouts, and he is helping at least one student in hjs efforts toward acceptance at the United States Naval Academy. Mr. Kirkpatrick arid his wife Jeanie are constantly striving to assist youth in our area and we appreciate thefr efforts tremendously. • The First Thursday Education Support Group {p Rappahannock is sponsorings round table discussion on setting higher standards for all Jif our Rappahannock students, using the Advanced Placement and International BaccalaufC^if ^>ro6rams- The meeting will take place on Thursd^, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Pubfic Library. Questions or coifiments? Please call RCPS parMrs. Ellen Neill-Dore,*it 675-1461. i

ARB approves light fixture for bank BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Architectural Review Board for Historic Resources met on Thursday, Nov. 11 to review Michael T. Leake’s application to install security and safety lighting to the front exterior of the Rappahannock National Bank. Leake commented, “We were approved, based on a couple conditions.” The board recommended a different light fixture than what was initially proposed. The original idea was to put a fixture that was, according to Leake, “more industrial than historic.” Patrick O’Connell, owner of The Inn at Little Washington, drew a picture of a lamp he thought would be more appropriate to the town’s historic heritage. Leake responds, “The recommendation by ARB was an idea not considered, but acceptable.” Donna Kevis, proprietor of Gay Street Inn, acted as chairman at the meeting as Edward Barton was unable to attend. Kevis commented, “The fixture that he (Leake) had picked out was very industrial.” The new light fixture will be either black or verdigris (a green that aged copper turns). The light will hang over the front door, providing much more illumination. A light fixture mounted on the masonry was ruled out due to “untold expense,” according to Kevis. New sign for Trinity Church Jenks Hobson attended the meeting to have two signs approved for the Trinity Episcopal Church. Recently, the church bought a house across the street near the intersection of Gay and Warren Streets. Hobson’s application asked for a double-sided sign with the church’s seal to be displayed on the front lawn behind the fence. The board passed the request. In addition, there is an existent sign post on the same comer. The church asked if they could put the same sign there. This request was passed by the board as well. New member Susan Babcock has filled the space vacated by Jay Monroe on ARB. She is a designer who, works out of her home. The spot had been vacant for roughly three months. Correction In the article entitled “Kramer cottage demo a done deal” in last week’s Rappahannock News, the “no” was inadvertantly omitted from the sentence “Despite the unanimity reflected in the Council’s action, there was no little sensitivity expressed during the review process. This gave the unfortunate impression that the Washington Town Council was insensitive, and that is far from the truth. We regret the error and apologize to the Council and to our readers. SINK OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to . swim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. American Red Cross To the residents of HAMPTON DISTRICT Thank you for your vote and support in the Nov. 2nd election! W.F. "Yogi" Bear, Jr. Authorized and paid for by the candidate JENKINS ORCHARDS Quality Fruit Select Your Ovfgggi Red Delicious, 1 Golden Delicious, Stayman, York, Rome, Winesap, Fugi Also Apple Cider, Apple Butter, Honey and Jams Oj|n Daily 9 to 4:30 Bring your own containers Directions: From Culpeper on RL 522, left at Yancey Road, approximately 2 miles. From Sperryvtlle. Rt 522. right at Yancey Road 2 miles. Watch for signs. Woodville • f540J 987-8192 Now open for the Fall/Winter Season Tuesday - Saturday Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday Greenhouse Plants, % * silk arrangements Make sure to check out our Christian Comer of gifts and figurines and our many Christmas and gift giving ideas!!! (540) 923-4381 Directions: From Sperryville, take Rt. 231 S for 12 miles turn left on 642, go 1.5 miles._ Brown becomes associate at law office BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Michael T. Brown passed the board exam this past spring. Now he is becoming an associate attorney in Washington, Va. at Uouglas Baumgardner’s law office. The event was marked by a get together on Friday, Nov. 12 at the law office at 211 A Main Street. In attendance were Brown’s wife, Amy, their child, Emily, and Brown’s parents, Sandra and W.C. Brown. Brown’s association with Baumgardner began when Brown was working for a title company, Cardinal Abstract Co., in Warrenton. Baumgardner used the companies services and worked with Brown. This occurred during the late 1980s and early 1990s. At the title company, Brown was mainly responsible for the title examinations. In the mid 1990s, Baumgardner needed help with his practice and Brown became his paralegal. A short time later, Brown began studying evenings at George Mason University for his law degree. Brown spent four years working full time as a paralegal and attending night classes. Brown recalls discussing his goals with classmates, “People I went to school with thought in terms of city law and government practice. When I said, I’m hoping to become an associate in a country practice, they would look at you like you’re from another planet.” Brown feels that practicing law in this setting will be vastly more interesting, because he will able to practice many different kinds of law. Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan THE FAMILY: Michael T. Brown stands in the library of Douglas Baumgardner’s law office with his wife, Amy, their daughter, Emily, and his parents, W.C. and Sandra Brown. Brown says, “What we do runs the gambit. It’s not specialized. I won’t be in a cubicle sitting stagnant in one field of law.” But Brown will fill a niche at Baumgardner’s. As he was going to school and working full time, he. realized what classes and expertise he would need to acquire to compliment Baumgardner’s skills. Baumgardner will capitalize on all Brown’s experience in the title cortipany to start his own. Brown will also be responsible for legal dealings in real estate, wills, and estates. Brown says, “We’re extremely busy. He has built a very successful practice. Doug’s practice was already large enough. He needed someone to help out. And it was easy for someone to step in. I saw that as I was preparing to become a lawyer.” Brown’s beginnings Brown grew up in Blacksburg, Va. on a dairy farm. His father and grandfather were dairy farmers. In the late 1970s, the farmers were all going to Washington, D.C. to protest due to inflation and subsequent struggles. The Browns came to Warrenton in 1978.. His father worked for the Agricultural Extension Agency to provide services to the local farmers. But Brown did not follow in his father’s agricultural footsteps. He went to William and Mary College in Williamsburg, Va. to double major in english and history. He met his wife, Amy, in an englis^ class, Major English Authors II. Brown recalls, “The professor was terrible. Out of sheer boredom we met. Your eye starts roving around the room.” The Browns married in 1989 and currently reside in Warrenton, but would like to move to Rappahannock. Theirs. 11/18 OPEN MIKE Frl. 11/19 THE VERTICAL BAND Sat. 11/10 BLACK SHEEP Family Style Dining Open Thursday - Sunday ] Lunch Served Saturday & Sunday 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com APPLES Red and Golden Delicious, Pippins, Staymans, Winesaps & Yorlcs Also: Cider, Quinces and Honey Selling 7 Days a Week! Bring your oien containers! Directions: U.S. 211 West, just past Massie’s Comer, right turn, 65 Orchard Lane. Watch for signs. Not responsible for accidents. 540-675-3558 < SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. To The Residents Of Piedmont District Thank You for your vote of confidence on November 2nd. 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At Thanksgiving, Social Services helps those in need with turkey dinner £ BY LEE COGHLAN < Rappahannock News StafT Writer * Thanksgiving is just one week away and Rappahan-nock Social Services is gearing up to help those who aro in need to put a turkey . dinner on the table. V Every year the service collects from indit viduals and organizations and distribute the [turkeys. .. One of the largest contributors is Trinity ■< Episcopal Church. Last year more than 60 < turkeys were donated. The Rappahannock News spoke with Marilouise Bane who does the newsletter for the church and is now in charge of the turkey donations. Bane says, “I fell into this because I do the newsletters and we do reminders. But our rector, Jenks Hobson, really got it started. He thought it would be a great ideal.” “My efforts have been more or less to publicize it. We urge our congregation to each bring a frozen turkey up to the 19th and we turn it over to Social Services.” Bane describes the growth of the endeavor, “When we started out, we had a good amount of turkey. We’ve had a great response. ■ It’s risen exponentially over the years. This is probably our fourth year.” In addition to the turkeys, there is an anonymous parishioner who supplies the accompanying vegetables. The collection has been so large that the turkeys and vegetables go over to Christmas. Bane says, “We hope to have the same response this year. The newsletter comes out once a month. There’s a weekly bulletin. And our rector talks about it from the pulpit.” Episcopal Church Women The church also helps around holiday time if other ways. A national group, the Episcopal Church Women, has for many years now taken a family shopping before Christmas. Bane says, “They don’t tell us who they are. It’s done very quietly. The ECW also gives another contribution to Social Services: $500 at Christmastime.” Where to donate The best way to donate a turkey is to go directly to Social Services. They are located directly across from Trinity Episcopal Church at 354 Gay St. They are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or, if you would like to make a financial contribution, their address is: Social Services, P.O. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747. Save now on Water Softening Salt!! November 1 - December 4 Keep your water softener running cleaner and your water softer. Stock up now on Cargill Diamond Crystals® Water Softening products. 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The Christmas Eve ice storm shattered winter power outage records, snapped ice-laden trees and closed highways in much of the central and eastern parts of the state. Many homes were without power for up to nine days. Although particularly devastating, last year’s icy mess offered just a taste of what winter can unleash. In recent years, Virginians have dealt with massive snow drifts, closed highways, subzero temperatures, prolonged power outages and fuel shortages. This winter could offer more of the same. “Severe winter weather can cause significant problems,” said Michael Cline, state coordinator for the Virginia Department of Emergency Services. “If severe weather strikes, we need to make sure we can be self sufficient for several days in case power, water and access are cut off. The key to facing winter weather safely is to prepare now.” The following tips can make the winter months ahead safer for you and your family: • Stock an emergency supply of water and non-perishable foods. • Keep an adequate supply of fuel in your home. Have an alternate heat source such as a wood stove, fireplace or space heater in Case you lose power. • Connect any generator you plan to use to the item you want to power. Do not connect the generator to your home’s electrical system. Place the generator in a well-ventilated area outdoors or in the garage. • Make sure you have a flashlight, a battery-powered radio, extra batteries, a first-aid kit and extra prescription medications that you might need. • To prevent hypothermia, dress warmly, both during the day and while sleeping. Several layers of lighter weight clothing or blankets are better than a single, heavy layer. Be sure to wear a hat when going outside. 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Observations on teenage drivers Since beginning work at Rappahannock Family Guidance Services in 1977 (part-time then), I’ve had the opportunity to work with dozens of courteous, careful and mature adolescents. Due to the nature of my work; however, I’ve also had dozens of opportunities to talk to teenagers who did not possess those adjectives. I’ve concluded a large majority fit somewhere between the two extremes which, I suppose, is fortunate for their parents (me,too!) In my counseling work with these young people, sooner or later the issue of driving a car moves to the front of the “therapeutic agenda”. Acquiring a drivers license is a major right of passage in our society that bestows honor, prestige, and I D. and a heightened level of “coolness” (not necessarily in that order). A license increases a boy’s or girl’s mobility and decreases a parent’s transportation burden. Driving is an important skill that is absolutely essential to normal functioning in our mobile culture. Possession of a drivers license is a great and good thing, but it brings on the confrontation by society, families and the teens themselves with a challenging dilemma. An important question is; how do they learn to drive and live long enough to teach their children to drive? This became my personal dilemma when my own son received his license. I don’t possess the knowledge or wisdom to provide a solution to this dilemma, but I think I do have the clinical experience to make some valid observations. 1. The average teen, at times, takes risks (drives fast and/or recklessly). 2- The average teen, effected by raging hormones, drives differently in the presence of the opposite sex than he/she would in the presence of his/her mother. 3. The average teen, if surrounded by peers, also drives differently than he/she would in the presence of the same mother. 4. The average teen is usually quite sensitive to taunts and ridicule from peers for safe driving practices, (desires others’ respect, admiration and occasional envy). 5. The average teen hasn’t had enough bad experiences in a car to make hardwon, logical connections (35 mph on ice=wreck; 30 mph=completed journey). 6. The average teen lacks enough experience with alcohol (drugs) to accurately gauge his/her level of intoxication (more hard-won knowledge). 7. The average teen lacks the ability to consistently gauge his/her level of fatigue (also common with adults). 8. The average teen has known several accident victims. 9. The average teen is unable to maintain the high level of caution that develops after hearing about local auto accidents (fear fades). 10. The average teen ultimately becomes a good driver and goes on to teach his/her own children to drive. Bob Treanor is one of several counselors at Rappahannock Family Guidance Services, 675-3329. 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Carlson says, “I missed everything with my grandchildren. But I enjoyed it very much and my husband let me do it.” “I had the opportunity to meet so many different people. And many, many interesting people from all over.” The Rappahannock News asked Carlson what were some of the memorable moments over the years, “My favorites are the younger people. They have so much energy and they’re not set in their ways.” “We hear so much about the things that people do, unpleasant things. So many young people have great potential. They are so bright that it gives me hope.” “They totally enjoy being here and seeing the ducks and everything.” “I’ve enjoyed the conversations with all of these folks that have come out.” Repeat business, key to success Carlson has watched the B & B business flourish in this county and become extremely competitive. Due to repeat business, she has managed to compete in the expanding market. Carlson says, “A lot of repeat business gave me great satisfaction and said, you’re doing things right.” “When I’ve told people I won’t be here next fall, they’ve been very upset and that makes me feel very good.” Memorable moments Carlson had occasions that stick out in her mind as being unusual. She says, “On two incidents, I had guests here who ran into their college professors.” The colleges were located in Georgia and Massachusetts, nowhere near Blue Knoll Farm. Another incident was not so much strange as it was memorable. An army officer from the J.A.G. Corp came to Blue Knoll Farm, two weekends in a row, with two different women. He was about to retire and move to Florida. According to Carlson, “He was trying to find himself a wife.” The officer would book two rooms, so he and his companion would have separate rooms. On both occasions, the gentleman took his compan ions to The Inn at Little Washington for dinner. Carlson recalls, “I played the game to the hilt on the second visit. Did yoii have any trouble finding us? Let me show you around, I’ll give you the tour.” “I thought if he came a third time, I’d tell him which woman to marry.” No regrets Carlson’s decision to close has been difficult as she has enjoyed it so much. She says, “There’ll be days I’ll felt I shouldn’t have closed. But my gut feeling is that it’s time to do it. The real reason is I am prioritizing and my family is my top priority.” “I have a wealth of endless stories that I shall always cherish and maybe, one day, write down.” The Carlsons plan to stay in the county as long they can physically keep Blue Knoll Farm together and that should probably be a good while. Future plans Carlson gave her piano to her granddaughters six years ago. Carlson enjoyed playing the piano, and now she will be getting a new one. The piano will go in the only guestroom with a fireplace located on the first floor. 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--JXappafjattnocfe J^etuss— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Lee Coghlan, Staff Writer __Cart Ebom, 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: RappNewsOtimeapapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations " WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,1999 Good decision Logic prevails, and the Supreme Court supports local governments. lthough an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court may follow, the recent decision by the Virginia A* ^Supreme Court regrading the placement of cellular communication towers on Virginia Department of Transportation rights-of-way is a triumph of fairness and good sense. And it’s also nice to see judicial rulings that supporting local government. The legal case began to take shape in 1997, when a Fairfax County court ruled that wireless phone companies need not go through local zoning procedures when their towers were located on state-owned property. The lower-court ruling took zoning authority away from local governments, and gave it to VDOT, which began negotiating leases for tower sites along its roadways without having to get permission from anybody. Virginia’s highest court took a much broader view of the situation. The justices ruled that since the towers were not owned by VDOT, and that their primary purpose was for “non-governmental functions,” the proposed structures were subject to local zoning authority. That doesn’t mean that towers on VDOT rights-ofway can’t be built; it just means that such structures will have to go through the same rezoning process as towers built on private property. County officials would then determine — through study and public hearings — if the tower site is in accord with the county’s comprehensive plan. The demand for cellular phone service has exploded since the original ruling was allowed to stand! More than 80 towers have already been built on VDOT property, with another 30 or more proposed. Currently, no applications are on file for towers on VDOT rights-of-way in Rappahannock County, although the possibility has been brought up by cellular phone company representatives in the past. But under the current ruling, there is no question that such requests will have to go before county planners, and that’s what matters. And with our recentlyadopted ordinance dealing with the cell tower issue, we’ll be ready. If tested in the future by the U. S. Supreme Court, the Virginia ruling should stand, regardless of the pressure that may be brought to bear by the big wireless companies. Our View Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan An enthusiastic crowd attended the Child Care and Learning Center’s annual auction on Nov. 13. The auction’s goal was to raise $20,000, but expectations were surpassed with a whopping $28,000. Letters Coaches, director “slapped in the face”? On Nov. 9 the school board held its monthly meeting. A few concerned parents criticized the way coaches are hired at the high school. I would like to take this opportunity as an alumni who has attended or played in sporting events at the high school for the past 18 years to voice my opinion. First, let me point out that it is my understanding that two students’ parents who voiced concerns have had their children in the athletic system at the high school for only one season. How can these parents objectively examine the entire sports system without first experiencing it? Secondly, didn’t administrators in the central office hire an athletic director to make decisions such as hiring qualified coaches? The answer is yes, Mr. Mike Tupper. For many years I have witnessed Mr. Tupper at virtually every sporting event at the high school. He has seen firsthand the dedication, knowledge, and work ethic of every coach that he has hired. On the other hand, I cannot recall ever seeing a current administrator in the central office at one sporting event that I attended. So, I wonder how can these same administrators ques'tion Mr. Tupper’s method of hiring qualified coaches? Finally, if there is a legitimate concern about coaching practices then in my opinion it should be taken directly to the source and dealt with personally instead of bringing it to the public forum. In my opinion, these coaches and the school’s athletic director have been “slapped in the face” for all their hard work and dedication not only by these few parents but also by the administrators who allowed this to happen. On Nov. 22, there will be a meeting open to the community at RCHS. All concerned citizens may voice their opinions at this time. In conclusion, I can only hope that when all this settles there will be both a public and private apology to every coach and to Mr. Tupper. Dan Ellis Scrabble Last-minute election attacks For many years, elected officials of this County have been chosen through non-partisan political campaigns during which differences among competing candidates were debated openly and fairly. Not so this year. This year some of the local Republican party leadership resorted to last-minute smear attacks on several candidates, falsifying their records and positions on the issues. Republicans and Democrats of this county should unite in protesting this mud-slinging partisanship that serves only to cloud important issues and alienate voters. In particular, not only did the letter which was sent out by the local Republican leaders to voters in Amissville contain unfounded attacks on School Board member, Ron Makela; it even more outrageously smeared Rappahannock County’s schools, including our dedicated teachers, administrators and students. Republican party leaders Ron Frazier and Walt Longyear should apologize to the citizens of Rappahannock County for the inexcusable material that was sent out under their aegis. What they were responsible for were not just “competing views of the truth.” What they were responsible for in this election were, to put it bluntly, webs of deliberate, devious and vicious lies. Richard and Joyce Abell Woodville See more letters, Page A7 i — From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News Down Memory Lane 30 Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 20, 1969 Mrs. Johanna Patzig of Sperryville was honored with a reception at the Rappahannock Library Sunday afternoon in recognition of the splendid volunteer work which she has ^done in connection with the library. An engraved plaque >was placed in the library in her honor. Mrs. C.E. Johnson Jr., a trustee of the organization, made the presentation. Douglas Ricketts of Washington was proud of the 13-point buck that he got opening day of the deer season. He was .hunting in the higher elevation north of Washington when :,be bagged his deer which field dressed at 180 pounds. Douglas is 15 years old and took and passed the hunter safety course given by Game Warden Irvin L. Kenyon the past two weeks at the local high school. A Thanksgiving Day worship service is scheduled for 10 -a.m. on Thursday at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. This service is sponsored as a community project by the Baptist, Episcopal and Methodist churches of the area. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 14, 1974 Without addressing the more controversial question of hir! ing a full-time county building inspector - that was put off • until next month’s meeting - the Board of Supervisors last • week approved levying a flat $5 fee for each sanitary sys‘ tern inspection conducted in Rappahannock County. ; In a photograph Mrs. Nora Sealock receives the cup for ‘ Chester Gap Homemakers Club which was declared the outI standing club of the year during the annual Achievement ; Night activities Monday at Chester Gap. Mrs. Mary Priest of Amissville, County Chairman, makes the presentation while Mrs. Lewellyn Allison, Home Agent, stands by. John Clark Jr. of Washington received the first place award in the Virginia Big Game Contest last year. He bagged a huge bear the first day of the 1973 hunting season to claim the state title. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Nov. 16, 1989 Organizers and participants enjoyed the American Heart Association’s Turkeywalk held last Saturday in Old Hollow. Organizers included Eino Siira, Kay Harper, Cindy Mahan, Chairwoman Beverly Atkins, Marie Davis, Tammy Shaw, Rick Harper and Heart Association Area Director Jane Lienesch. Thirty-three walkers participated and raised1 more than the goal of $4,000 for the Heart Association. Dennis Wingfield was featured in this issue for his “weather watching” abilities. Reading his rain gauge is part of the twice-daily routine. The issue also featured a photograph of Dennis Wingfield and his family on a recent visit with Channel 4 meteorologist Bob Ryan. Rappahannock County High School celebrated its Homecoming the weekend of Oct. 27-28. Amy Noakes was presented as the 1989-90 Homecoming Queen. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual awards banquet at Graves Mt. Lodge in Syria on Oct. 26. Winning the Conservationist of the Year Award for Rappahannock County were Mary and Cliff Latham of Horner Hill Farm. —COMPILED BY:BARBARAC. WAYLAND GENECWGy OFJWWHANhlOCX COUKPf JcamOty Charleston? lfcyi 1791 JZappahanttocL Photo courtesy ot First Washington Museum. OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Geneology chart of Rappahannock County from 1634 to 1833.

Letters Coaches, athletic director have long-term vision for children A recent discussion at the last School Board meeting has prompted much outrage throughout our community. A few concerned citizens stated that they believed that there were coaches out in the community who were more qualified than the present day coaches. They also expressed concern over the fact that they didn’t completely agree with the way that coaches are hired. They circulated a petition that stated we should do what is “best” for our children, and that’s exactly what I would like to comment on. The main problem that I see here is that pjeople obviously have a different definition of the word “best” or at least how it should be applied to coaches and our athletic director. If I were a parent, I would want a coach that not only could teach my child how to excel in a particular sport, but would also be a positive role model for my child by exemplifying and enforcing values and morals that our society in general agrees upon. ! For those concerned citizens who are obviously unaware of what a coach’s duties entail, f would like to briefly state what has been expected of me as a coach. Coaches are expect ed to be able to play and teach the sport that they are hired to coach. They are also responsible that their players maintain a certain grade point average, complete homework, show excellent sportsmanship in practices and in games, and, yes, they even handle discipline issues. But, the list does not end here. Their most important job as a coach is to instill in these young adults that they are a part of society, and they have to learn to respect others, work hard for what they want, be responsible for their own actions, and learn to trust and be trusted. So, is the “best” coach someone who knows how to win, or is it someone who can steer these students onto the path of becoming successful adults? I was fortunate enough to be a successful athlete at RCHS. I played basketball, volleyball, and softball. I was on a “winning” team and a “losing” team. I don’t think I am scarred for life because I played on a team that didn’t win even half of their games for five years in a row. I also don’t think that my life is so wonderful now because I was the pitcher for the best softball team to come through RCHS. I am the person I am today not because of wins and losses, but because I had role models who taught me that there is a right and a wrong, and even when things don’t go my way, I still have to finish the game. No, some of these coaches didn’t have a winning record, yet they did accomplish something long lasting and important than winning a ball game. But I guess according to some, they still are not the “best” coaches. I think a parent has a legitimate concern if their child’s coach is not a good role model and/or is incompetent in his or her knowledge and skills needed for that sport (of course this is one’s opinion). But, this is a personal matter that should be discussed between the parent and the coach. To my knowledge, there is not a coach on our high school coaching staff who isn’t a good role model for students and/or is incompetent in coaching his or her particular sport. So, as a community, we need to decide how to define the word “best” as it applies to coaching. Is it based on wins and losses? Or, is it based on all the responsibilities that I listed above? In conclusion, for those who wish to either believe or say that this is not a personal issue, I would like for you for a moment to imagine if someone went to your boss and said that they didn’t like the way that you did your job. They also want to be able to find someone better to replace you. This goes without mentioning that these concerned citizens failed to ever come to you to voice their concerns. This is exactly what has happened in our school system. Not only has this been an attack on our athletic department, but also on many of the coaches and the athletic director Mr. Mike Tupper. In every dealing that I have ever had with Mr. Tupper, his first priority has always been what’s best for all the children. He has sacrificed countless hours and amounts of energy to perform his job and he has done it well. This is why his coaching staff loves working for him; he has a long-term vision for Rappahannock athletic, and we want to be a part of it. I feel that anyone who does not support him in his endeavors should have no place nafeJ say in our athletic department because he is there for what’s best for all Rappahannock students, not just a select few. Susan Payne Sperryville Facts tell the story Inaccuracies clarified In the name of fairness, I must address the issues liaised in last week’s paper concerning the defeat of the incumbent School Board ipember for Jackson District since my name was mentioned in one letter. The writers of these letters are themselves the spreaders of “misinformation and half-truths.” - It is a fact that Rappahannock County Elementary was rated “accred-. ited with warning.” This was reported on the front page of the Rapp News dated Oct. 13. This article alluded to the eighth grade results as the probable reason for the lowered rating but did not mention just what these results were. The eighth grade results are: English 74 out of 132 school divisions, History 52, Science 22 and Math 126 out of 132 school divisions. - Ladies and gentlemen, ^hen 15 students out of 90 pass their math test, when passing on some of these SOL tests is actually below 50 percent correct answers, and when you stop to consider that the eighth graders are the first class required to meet the standards, our current School Board should Save contemplated resigning. Dr. Gangel’s own handouts to the Supervisors prove there was not “an across the board improvement in every subject for every grade from the previous year”, as Mr. Kohler’s letter stated. On the question of the county’s bonded indebtedness for the additions to the high school, the County Attorney informed the Board of Supervisors that the request for a referendum must originate with the School Board on such issues. The fact that School Superintendent, Dr. Gangel, stated the need to apply for Fall ‘98 bond sales and to release bid packages in the Winter of ‘98-99 for a piore favorable bidding climate may have driver this request instead of the voter’s No need for new coaches Rappahannock County School Board Members, I !ask you to think long and |hard before you bypass willing and qualified Athletic •Coaches within our school system, and hire new ones. A Tew dissatisfied parents have ^stated our past and present •policy for hiring coaches Ishould be changed. If you go |outside our school system and ■hire supposedly “the best we ican get because we deserve the best, Michael Jordan if he was available,” will these new ; coaches work with our young ;athletes on the elementary 'level, instilling a love for I sports, and a desire to work ^together as a team? Will they work with our high school teams for the same salary as our present ones? All departments of our ; school system are equally • important, they also deserve !the best. I believe in spending ;our school money wisely. The • more expensive “best” are not ‘ necessary or practical. 1 As you enter the high ! school look to the left at the ; trophy case. Trophies are khere due to hard work. We "have had, and have the best. .When something is not broke why fix it? Roberta Jenkins ( Washington referendum issue. However, the School Board and their out of state architects fiddled around until July ‘99 to advertise for bids and finally accepted the low bid with contingencies and architect’s fees, etc., of 3.28 million dollars with low bids on the ball fields at an additional cost of nearly $400,000. This certainly is one million over. The defeated School Board members created an atmosphere of hostility and confrontation that caused their defeat. They managed to insult every teacher and elected official when they charged at the Supervisor’s public hearing at the courthouse that this Board of Supervisors, and previous boards (including the School Board) intentionally r kept students “happy, dumb and down on the farm.” Their arrogant behavior and the condescending attitude of the letter writers of the Nov. 10 Rappahannock News imply that the voters could be easily misled. Is it not possible that the voters could have attended a few meetings, read the newspaper, searched the web, spoke with their representative and made the connection that the letter questioning the incum- ' bent’s record was indeed true? While I am not the author of the Republican Party letter, I know for a fact that it was truthful and accurate. This is the Rappahannock way. Let’s keep it that way. Ron Frazier Amissville It was with concern that I read the article about the History of CCLC in the Rappahannock News last week. While we appreciate the coverage about the CCLC Auction, there were a few inaccuracies that I feel compelled to correct. CCLC was started as a private primary school, an alternative to the public kindergarten, first and second in the early ‘70’s. It evolved into a preschool and day care to meet the needs of the community, growing to serve the younger children of Rappahannock and not provide primary schooling. Our preschool curriculum, is based on active learning, which involves the manipulation of materials by the children (not the manipulation of children). Our children are encouraged (not forced) to make choices in their activities during the day, and to verbalize their choices and follow their plan in a portion of our day called “Plan-Do-Review.” The portion of the article about television had a quote attributed to me that was erroneous. The discussion was actually about a book entitled Endangered Minds that gathered research about the physical effect of neurological development of young children who spend more hours passively watching television than actively playing. One of the studies in this book measured, the brain waves of adults watching televisiort; noting the similarities to the brain waves of an induced drug state. I was not suggesting that television leads to drug use! Providing a high quality early childhood cn program and an enriching after-school program for older children will continue to be om^( primary focus. Renovations of the Washington School and other projects are all part of this r~ major goal. The focus is and will continue tou.(( be the children. 1 Rose Ann Sharp Washington TREAT YOURSELF TO A FEAST OF COLOR. 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Council From Page A8 her residence has caused her to question the safety of landings near residential areas, and led her to raise the issue in the first place. Reinhardt Lynch cautioned care in framing any restrictive ordinances to avoid the appearance of bias against The Inn. He said that “the only private landings have been for The Inn” and “if it’s an issue of safety, we need to look at other safety issues ... “if noise, then we need to look at other noise issues.” After further discussion, Alice Butler moved to refer the issue to the Planning Commission to begin the process of drafting an ordinance, but her motion failed. Vice Mayor Steve Critzer will, however, speak to the County Administrator John McCarthy to obtain information on the county’s thoughts on the issue, and will report back to the Town Council. He noted that he might supyjort the Butler motion in the future, but felt that additional information was required first. At the close of the discussion he expressed apparent disapproval when addressing Council member Lynch: “Reinhardt, you upset your neighbors landing helicopters here.” Fourth of July celebration in jeopardy? Fourth of July committee chair Charlie Tompkins raised some question as to the future of the Town's Fourth of July celebration when he reported on committee activities. He noted that the celebration was once the County’s premier event and, though it is still a big draw, “County people seem to find it stale. . . .the best vendors seem to be going elsewhere.” He also referred to resentment about parking restrictions and fees and of problems with the storage of fireworks when casting doubt about the future of the Fourth of July celebration. This issue will be discussed at the next meeting of the Washington Town Council. Town water issues The public did not comment on the revised Town Water Policy during a hearing on that subject, but Mayor Willis noted that the private recreation center on the Town’s north side was in arrears on its payments, and he suggested that the Council might withdraw the center’s tap rights. Mr. Carter, representing the center’s owners, said that the building is in need of repair, cannot be rented, and therefore there is no income to pay the minimum monthly water bill ($12 per month). Steve Critzer discussed the possibility of waiving the center’s monthly minimum charge with Town Attorney Bennett, and Treasurer Elaine Viguerie recommended that the Council move to do so. The Council then separately approved the revised Town Water Policy and the established rates included as Appendix A, which was amended to exclude the recreation center from monthly minimum charges. Amend From Page A1 Kildee Farms out of Culpeper placed the lowest bid at $77,500. Because Kildee Farms did not have a Class A contractor’s license, the county could not give the project to them. According to the Commonwealth Attorney, Peter Luke, for any construction job over $70,000, the contractor must have a Class A operating license in the state of Virginia. 17% increase in costs Certain members of the Board of Supervisors were incredulous that the School Board was asking for more money. The School Board had gone over the price of the high school expansion with an architect who estimated $3 million for the job. Now, the School Board is pleading a 17 percent increase in construction costs has led to additional funds needed. But, the Board of Supervisors blamed the increases in the fact that from the time the bid was made, ten months elapsed before construction began. The Board of Supervisors had approved and given the county funds and it was the School Board’s responsibility to get the project underway. Fire insurance paid The authorization of two checks for $88.30 and $78,717 was brought before the board for approval. The first check was for Front Royal Motors. The larger check was -for insurance for a volunteer fire and rescue company. Massie said he had no problem with the check for $88.30, but he had a problem with the other. Diane Bruce, County Clerk, explained that it was normal procedure to pay the fire department’s insurance. But Massie brought up the issue that the fire companies get to bid for their own insurance. Massie insinuated that if the county has to pay the insurance bills, then the county should choose the bidders for the insurance. Loudoun’s only motorcycle dealership. & POWER EQUIPMENT ¥tur Authorized Full Service Dealer 17 Catoctin Circle SE • Leesburg 703-777-1652 We now proudly feature' F Suzuki ^ Quadrunner 500 We’ve added Suzuki to our lineup! Check out our HUGE selection! SALES • PARTS • SERVICE Motorcycles, Scooters, ATVs & Power Equipment Steve Critzer also reported that the filter system was repaired, but that a problem was found in the backwash system, and that that problem will be fixed shortly. Other activities Treasurer Elaine Viguerie presented the Town’s financial report, noting consolidated assets of $392,357.35, down some $8,000 from that reported in November, and Water Works current assets of $9,847.53, compared to the 9/30/99 figure of $14,420.89. • John Bennett reported on the results of the review of Town ordinances, and provided the Council with a reconciled list of twelve active ordinances. • Wendy Weinberg provided the Town Council with a memorandum regarding the misuse of the new kiosk, and read the memo to meeting attendees. She criticized the misplacement of items on the kiosk and the general disarray of the panels, and suggested that the Council provide more detailed instruction on the placement of notices, and provide for its routine oversight. The Board of Supervisors approved the checks and the meeting came to a conclusion. Makela From Page A1 “Frazier is strongly behind vouchers or tax credits for people who put children in the public schools. He is also for tax credit for people that have home schooled children.” Makela’s credentials Makela has an extensive history in government. He relates, “I have been in the municipal fire department in Virginia Beach for 15 years. I was a captain there. The management training I received made me aware of government policy which you need to know as a school board member.” , “I was the president of the civic league. I have been 30 years with various phases of government. I brought to the board a lot of knowledge in the policy and management area.” And Makela adds, “I don’t know what kind of knowledge she (Cordani) will bring to the board.” Makela went on to say that Cordani was nominated and endorsed by a group of people with a personal agenda who wanted to have their influence on the school board. “Basically, there were two candidates who won campaigning on budget issues. It’s much easier to talk about cutting a budget, but it’s much more difficult when you get in there.” Makela’s plans Makela says, “I’m not going to go away. I had attended school board meetings for a year prior to my last election. And I will attend the meetings and be active wherever I can be in the school system.” Makela will continue to work for a stained glass restoration company in Front Royal, Higgins and Associates. They basically do church windows and Makela does the restoration work for them. Light pollution affects us all BY JOYCE HARMAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer How many of us stand outside on a dark, starry night looking at the beautiful night sky? If you have not done that recently, go out next time the moon is not out and spend a few minutes looking up. Hopefully many people living in Rappahannock County realize how beautiful the night sky is and can show our children what the Milky Way looks like. Do you realize there are many people who have grown up and have never seen the Milky Way, or even a sky filled with stars? The reason is that most cities and towns use unshielded lights that end up lighting the sky almost more than they light the ground. Do we get any benefit from the light spilling into the sky? Actually, no. For example, most of the lights used do not help decrease crime except in some instances. Light pollution in the sky also decreases the ability of astronomers to study the sky and prevents us from seeing what a night sky looks like. And, running the outside lights costs a great deal of money. So why do we light the sky? Is it so we can send close to $66 per year to the electric company to keep our $30 light burning? Or is it so we feel safe? The commonly used 175 watt mercury “security” light decreases in intensity over five to ten years, but costs the same amount to run. One of the main reasons given for using lights at night is to prevent crime in order for us to feel safe. Obviously if you walk into a store at night from a totally dark parking lot you could trip and fall over an object or someone could attack you. Are you using the light that is pointing up in the sky to walk safely from the car? No, you are using the light that is pointing at the ground. Also, as you walk around your farm or back yard at night you are using the light pointing at the ground. Lights are available that are designed to increase safety and decrease light pollution. Shields are built into light fixtures that prevent light going up into the sky. Bright, harsh light that shines sideways to the ground produces glare in our eyes (this is typical of the average security light used on farms and houses). When there is glare we cannot see well into the light, and we cannot see potential intruders who may be lurking around the edge of the light. Lights with a downward shield produce little glare and actually allow you see to the edges of the light effectively. So, shielded lights are safer. To increase the safety of the area you wish to protect it is well known to many crime prevention authorities that lights with motion detectors are much safer than having lights on all the time. A bright, unshielded light allows criminals a safe dark area around the light to work in, since the glare prevents you seeing into the dark. A light that flicks on when motion is detected takes intruders by surprise because they do not know exactly where the borders of the lights are. A motion light can be adjusted to come on anywhere you wish. Several lights can be used to cover different buildings or large areas, providing light when you need it and warning if anyone is moving* around your property. Sometimes animals can set off the lights, but if the lights are adjusted with the sensors at the height of a person, the animals do not affect them very often. Businesses can also use motion detector lights around their buildings at night, so the neighbors and the brightness of the sky remain undisturbed. If no one is using the building the only reason to keep lights burning all the time is to increase your electric bill or annoy your neighbors. Have you ever tried tv sleep with a bright light shining through the window? When lights are needed in towns and business parking lots, there are several types of lights that provide a safer environment while reducing the light pollution. The best lights, which also happen to be the most economical to run, are called low-pressure sodium lights. When you add a shield that points all the light down you reduce the shadows and eliminate the glare, so you can actually see better. You can also use compact fluorescent bulbs, which are extremely economical to use and provide adequate light. The initial cost of healthy lighting can be a bit more than a conventional light, but the yearly cost goes down, saving money in the long run. All over the world local ordinances are being created to help to protect the skies from light pollution. Arizona has been particularly active, having light ordinances in most counties. The city of Tucson has achieved a huge reduction in light pollution through an effective ordinance. The city is as safe as ever and the residents are happy. As more building happens in Rappahannock County more lights will be added to the area. If those lights are offensive we will lose our night sky, our children will not know the Milky Way and we will spend a great deal of money on our electric bill. If those lights are down shielded and economical to run, everyone wins. For more information about keeping our skies dark there is excellent information on the web at www.darksky.org and w w w . d a r k - skies, freeserve.co. uk. Thursday, December 2, 1999,5:30 to 8:30 pm (540) 675-3338 $11.00 Send a subscription to friends and family near and far (you can even get one for yourself.) in county $14.00 all other areas must not have been a subscriber in the last 30 days

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/66, B7 • Real Estate/B8 November 17, 1999 Citizen of the Week Song Camp concert Mary Priest Home: Amissville Accomplishments: Mary Priest is a tireless worker in many organizations. She is a member of the Amissville Baptist Church, the Amissville Homemakers, and the Rappahannock Garden Club. She is a past member of the Amissville Fire Department Auxiliary. Because of her love of history and her genealogical background, she is a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Historical Societies in Rappahannock, Culpeper and Fauquier. She has a great interest in genealogy and spends many hours locating and working to get Confederate Veteran Graves marked. Her daughter refers to her mother as the local “Encourager”, because she takes the time to write to and congratulate area children when she reads or hears about their special accomplishments! She has done this for at least 35 children! One of her greatest attributes is her wonderful sense of humor. Mrs. Priest is the wife of Charlie Priest, as well as a doting mother and grandmother. Weekend Picks 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. Moonlight hike * this weekend . Ragged Mountain Resource Center in Sperryville will sponsor a moonlight hike of Old Rag Mountain on Sunday, Nov. 21. Those attending should 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. Hunt Harris will be the hike leader and more information may be obtained by calling 987-3366. Work on display at Jordan’s gallery Margot Schnitzer de Neuhaus will be showing hefework at June Jordan’s Packii%j Shed Gallery in Washington through Nov. 27. The work consists of sculptures made of wood and stone, and paintings made of westerfj and oriental paper marked With sumi, Japanese ink. June Jordan’s Packing Shed Gallery is located at the Packing Shed Comer on Gay and Porter Streets, kr Washington. The regular hours are 12:30 to 6 pum„ Wednesday through Sunday) with extended hours on Friday! Yoa thay cordactr ' the Corner at 675-341<^for fyrthef ' information. * BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer “An Evening with the Muses,” the Ki Theatre concert kicking off Paul Reisler’s “Song Camp Weekend in the Country,” (Oct. 29) was but another most pleasant surprise. Not only was the audience treated to the familiar yet ever-mellowing Paul Reisler guitar and hammered dulcitner artistry, but a host of guests transformed the Ki into a Shangri-la of song. Paul’s Song Camp co-host, Bill Parsons, teamed with guitarist Eric Weinberg to open the show. Parson’s smooth vocals (“...an emerging voice on the east coast folk music circuit” — New York Times ) was countered by Weinberg’s guitar in “Gloria’s Blues” and “Love is the Steepest Face” to give us just a hint of what one might find on the latest Parson release, “Special Delivery.” Song Camp guest teacher and professor of lyric writing and poetry, Pat Pattison, engaged the audience with his wit and with two recent tunes, “Five by Seven” and “Nothin’ But the Truth.” Guest teacher Angela Kaset, SESAC’s 1997 County Songwriter of the Year, showed that her talent and success as a songwrit er was matched by her abilities on vocals and keyboards. She performed songs from her latest CD, “Sanctuary,” and wowed the audience with new and unrecorded tunes. Non-Rappahannock talents notwithstanding, the greatest gift to those fortunate enough to attend this evening with the muses was the too, too brief collaboration of Paul Reisler and Everything lead vocalist Craig Honeycutt. ' Paul and Craig performed their co-written song, “Holiest of Names,” that not only showcased their individual talents, but showed how two seemingly diverse musical styles and modes could be blended to create a unique and nonpareil Rappahannock sound. Two more songs from this new duo, “Somewhere is a Song” and “Beneath the Bridge” simply reinforced the need to hear more. Thanks Paul. Thanks Craig. Now give us some more! The next song camp weekend should convene sometime this coming spring. If you want to learn to write songs, watch for it. If you want another concert surprise, don’t dare miss that song camp kick-off event! Paul Reisler Angela Kaset Pat Pattison Thanksgiving with the Bach family The first concert in the 1999-2000 “Smithsonian at Little Washington” season will take place on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. when The Theatre at Washington, presents a recital by The Smithsonian Chamber Players. lb celebrate the “Bach Year” of 2000, the 250th anniversary of the death of Johann Sebastian Bach, the Chambers Players will be presenting two all-Bach programs during this, their eighth season in residence at the Theatre. The November concert features sonatas for violin, oboe, and harpsichord by j.S. Bach, and will contain shorter selections by some of Bach’s sons, as well as a few pieces Bach composed for the instructional use of his family. Taking place as it does on the last day of the holiday weekend, the concert is appropriately titled “Thanksgiving with the Bach Family.” Details pf three later concerts in the new “Smithsonian at Little Washington” season appear below. The Nov. 28 concert marks the return to the Theatre of two virtuoso performers from New York, violinist Linda Quan and her oboist husband, Marc Schachman, who will join harpsichordist Kenneth Slowik. Quan and Schachman were founding members in the 1970s of the Aulos Ensemble, with which they are still active today. They are both accomplished recording artists and teach at Vassar College. They play with several original instrument and other chamber ensembles on both the east and east coasts. Kenneth Slowik is very familiar to Little Washington audiences. In addition to his keyboard appearances, for many years he has been'known primarily as a cellist and viola da gamba player, particularly for his work with the Smithsonian Chamber Players, Castle Trio, Smithson String Quartet and Axelrod String Quartet. He is artistic director of the Baroque Performance Institute at Oberlin College conservatory, and is the conductor of the Santa Fe Bach Festival. The second concert in the current season of the Smithsonian at Little Washington will be held Saturday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. The eminent Dutch baritone Max van Egmond, featured on the complete Bach Cantata CD cycle on Teldec records, joins forte pianist Kenneth Slowik in a tribute to Franz Schubert (bom Jari. 31, 1797). The program of songs includes the famous Schwanengesang, or “Swan Song,” a cycle published only after Schubert’s untimely death. The third concert of the season, on Sunday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. is part of the “Brilliance of the Baroque” series by the Smithsonian Chamber Players. It marks the return to Little Washington of James Weaver, harpsichordist and founder of the Smithsonian Chamber Players, and cellist Kenneth Slowik. They will play highlights of their 1999-200Q traversal, at the Smithsonian, of the complete English Suites for Harpsichord and Unaccompanied Cello Suites of J.S. Bach. The final concert in the series, on Saturday, March 4, at 8 p.m. features Kenneth Slowik as guest forte pianist in a Mozart and Haydn program by the Coolidge Quartet, an exciting young prize-winning ensemble, „ „ now in residence at the University of Maryland, which comprises talent*■- ' ed musicians from Denmark, Australia, Boston, and San Francisco. The program includes Haydn’s Quartet in G Major, Op. 76, No. 1, and two works by Mozart: the Piano Quartet in G minor, and the String Quartet Edinburgh Quartet canceled for Nov. 21 The U.S. tour by the Edinburgh Quartet, which was to have begun this month, has been canceled by the Quartet. Because of this cancellation, the concert by the Edinburgh Quartet which was to have taken place at the Theatre at Washington, on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. will not now be held. Chamber music will still be heard in Little Washington this November, however. On Sunday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m., the Theatre at Washington and the Smithsonian Chamber Players present an all Bach program, title “Thanksgiving with the Bach Family.” For further information, phone 675-1253 or send email to TheatreVA@aol.com. in D Major, K499, known as the “Iloffmeister.” Tickets for individual concerts are $14 wdth reservation, $15 at the door. Tickets for the four concert series are $55. Students 18 years and under pay half price. Phone 675-1253, or send email to Theatre VA@aol. com. is topic of Civil War Round Table Rappahannock The Blue Ridge Civil War Round Table will meet Thursday evening to hear the story of a July 1863 battle that occurred in Rappahannock County as Confederate forces were returning from the Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania. The meeting will be held at 7:30 pin. Thursday at j the Old J Sperry ville j Book shop. Rappahannock ,County native Dan Hitt, whohas „researched and written a brief book on the engagement, will be the featured speaker. He will describe and explain the clash that occurred between the Confederate infantry under General A.P. Hill and the Union cavalry under General George A. Custer. The battle took place around Newby’s Crossroads, near the present village of Laurel Mills. Mr. Hitt’s book, ‘Battle Mountain Affair,” will be available for sale at $6.95. The program is open to the public and free, but reservations are required. Tb reserve a place, call the book shop at 9878444. Dessert , and coffee will 1be available. V

I Church ' Activities Musical at Shiloh Baptist David Clanagan and the Free Spirit will be in concert at Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p m. All are welcome to attend. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Siinday School 9:45 a.m. County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 21 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. j. Harold Eaton Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 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: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 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. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 h.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Missionaries to speak at Amissville Hey folks! Did anyone watch the Redskins attempt at playing football? I don’t know about you, but it made me sick! All the money they get paid and they can’t even win. I think Daniel Snyder needs to kick butt and start cutting some peoples salaries. And then maybe, just maybe, they will start playing like they care, and AmiSsville By AMY HITT 957-3401 On Thursday, Nov. 18, the Ruritans will hold their monthly meeting. This month they will be meeting at Country Cooking. They will be leaving the Amissville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Among the topics of discussion is the Annual Christmas Decorating Contest. win a football game. Okay, I’ll get off my soapbox now. On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Missionaries Andy and Susan MaCaskill will be speaking at Amissville Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Andy and Susan are in their mid-twenties and are originally from Bedford County. They are currently in Richmond at the International Missions Board Training Center. They will be commissioned as missionaries on Dec. 10, and are scheduled to go to Portugal in January 2000. In Portugal, they will be teaching the missionaries’ children and also possibly teaching English as a secondary language at the seminary. Come out and listen to these exciting young people, as they embark on the journey of a lifetime. And if you don’t like to drive at night give me a call and someone will come and get you and bring you back home. So, you better start thinking about how to decorate for the Christmas Season. It’s just around the corner! I’ll let you know the details, after I talk to Charlie or Vernon. By the way, why don’t you join the Ruritans? Next week is Turkey Day! And while everyone is thinking about all the great food, I think we all need to stop and give thanks to God for our health. There are a lot of people, friends and family, in our community that are going through a rough time. Some that are in the hospital, some are at home and ean’t come out, and some that are getting ready to have surgery. So, say a little prayer for all those you know and for those that you don’t, for improved health and well being for the coming year. On Dec. 3, a group from Amissville Baptist, is going to the MCI Center to see Amy Grant, Point of Grace and MichaelW. Smith in concert. It should be a great time! Amber and I are going as a mottv er/daughter special time. If you want fur^ ther information call 937-6159. This past weekend, Ms. Lauren Herbert had her 13th birthday. Lauren’s parents, Michelle and John, were very brave. They had 25 teenagers there and 13 stayed the night! They had a bonfire at dark and everyone had a great time. I had to look for Michelle on Sunday to see if ■ they survived, and they did. Evan and Dylan also had their birthday party on Saturday. We had 12 little ones and 19 adults. Thank goodness wbhad one and half adult to every child. 'It' was a beautiful day and we had rented a moon bounce. I’m glad it only comes oncea year. Whoever said having two at a tiihe was easy, is crazy. A little advice, read the party horn package carefully before yoti buy them, the ones I got made noise." Thank goodness we were outside and the Tylenol was handy! A couple more birthdays for this month: Marty Hitt, Heather Favara,’ JoDale Tornatore, and Mrs. Thelma Colvin celebrated her 80th birthday. Family and friends had a party for her on Nov. 6 at the Amissville Fire Hall. Well, that’s all for this week. Next" week maybe I will try to give some adviceabout cooking your turkey (not). ! Flint Hill social notes The following news should have appeared in last week’s issue of the paper, however, it arrived too late to be included. Mrs.Betty Klise and Mrs. Linnie Cummings returned to their home last Thursday after spending a few days visiting family and friends in Portsmouth and Suffolk. The Flint Hill Administrative Board met at the church on Thursday Nov. 11. Elizabeth Welch with Vivian Hackney and Joy Heddleston went ice skating in Fredericksburg on Sunday, Nov. 7 with the Washington Baptist Church Youth group. The girls were accompanied by Elizabeth’s dad, Bill Welch. They later went to Chuckie Cheese there. Mrs. Edna Lillard spent last weekend in Fredericksburg visiting Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins and Mrs. Edith Graves. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The annual conference of the Willis Chapel, Flint Hill and Sperryville United Methodist Churches was held on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Willis Chapel Church. The following news is from this past weekend. The Administrative Board Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church jnet on Thursday evening with twelve members present. Elizabeth Welch with her friend, Caroline Massie and Bill Welch attended the 4-H Pickin Party at the Sperryville Fire Hall on Friday. On Saturday Elizabeth Welch and Caroline Massie went roller skating with the Brownie’s at Mac’s Roller Rink in Front Royal. The annual Coference of the Flint Hill, Willis Chapel and Sperryville Churches was held on Saturday at the Willis Chapel Church. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second and fourth Sunday of November at 11 a.m., with Robert Goff delivering the message. The public is welcome. Elizabeth Welch went to see Caroline Massie ride at the Pony Club at Indian Run Farm on Sunday. Viewtown happenings Mrs. Brown Compton is a patient at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. We do hope she is feeling better. Mrs Becky Frazier of Eggbornsville was a Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Caroline Dodson of Maryland was a Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson and Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Mrs. Shirley Dodson was a Thursday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Keith Switzer is home recuperating and felling better following an automobile accident. Happy birthday wishes go out to everyone in the month of November: Harry Viewtown By GLADYS DODSON 937.4904 Cook, John Jenkins, Betty Jenkins, Landon Walker and Becky Frazier. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has been enjoying this beautiful fall weather that we have • been having. Please call if you have any news. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. 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Steven Kenny’s work on display at Middle Street Gallery thru N ovember BY DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Sperryville artist, Steven Kenny, has arrayed the walls of the Middle Street Gallery for a November exhibition with eleven of his oil paintings and one drawing. He makes plain his commercial illustrator origins with two pictures used to illustrate the front of a book and a journal. The character of these two paintings, Premlata and The Grail, is rather different from most of his other work on display because their planned use called for a different emphasis from the paintings done for their own sakes. •For Kennj^ nature deserves acute observation, i.e., flowers, trees, birds, insects. Everywhere he looks he sees gloriously colorful creations to celebrate in exquisite detail. He sometimes paints brown-skinned Oriental women of flawless complexion and seductive mien. In a statement about his work he says, “Figures and landscapes have begun to visually merge in my paintings.” My impression is that his people are primarily vehicles for his joy in recreating images from nature. This idea stems from the way he employs bust of women to carry crowns of flowers and other plants. While his women are prominent, up front figures, they seem to have only that one function. This exhibition includes a rare portrait - one of himself in a regalia that he calls “Hanuman (Self Portrait)”, the Indian monkey god, celebrated in the epic poem Mahabaharata for helping the hero, Rama, construct a bridge between India and Ceylon. But what is the meaning of the outsized mace and why does he wear a pagoda crown or helmet decorated with jewels? A long monkey’s tail is thrown forward over Kenny’s head and he has given himself a wide, thin-lipped mouth surrounded by bristly monkey fur. The eyes are about to smile. Perhaps Kenny wants to be our bridge to nature. He calls this exhibition “Arcadia No. 32”. Given the subjects of his painting, he accepts the Vergilian concept of Arcadia as the home of pastoral simplicity and happiness. An image of a satyr with antlers tied to his head speaks to us of Arcadia. The picture frame is decorated with bark. Other frames in the show are equally carefully and beautifully carried out to enhance the images they enclose. The satyr is seated in a watery grotto where flowers are growing. His bushy beard and head of hair contrast with his donkey legs and hooves. The creature makes a strong, if not attractive, impression in spite of the idyllic setting. By contrast, Flora, also harking back to mythology, is appealing, an enigmatic, brown-eyed bust of a woman clothed with green moss, out of which a large beetle is moving toward her throat. She emerges from a blue sea at a rocky shore. At the horizon, the sky looks like sunrise or sunset, deepening at the zenith into a midnight blue studded with stars. Nine tulips and other botanicals grow from the woman’s head; a white hibiscus is fastened to her forehead. Photo courtesy of Middle Street Gallery ON DISPLAY: Steve Kenny’s work will be on display at the Middle Street Gallery until the end of November. Other pictures are also surrealistic, especially one called Nutman. It blots out all human features with nutty characteristics and a butterfly! This picture made me recall an image Kenny painted of a man made of crustaceans - crabs, lobster, etc. that he showed on another occasion. While Kenny’s inventions are marvelously surprising and might be thought of as humorous, they don’t elicit a laugh. There is something almost solemn about them. They seem to me pictorial but not necessarily symbolic. In a way, they are like still lifes. Community saddened at the passing of C. Brown The community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Catherine Brown on Nov. 9. Mrs. Brown was a retired cafeteria manager for the Sperryville Elementary School. She was a life long member of the Sperryville Methodist Church. ; Our sincere sympathy is extended to members of the family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Many Sperryville merSperryville By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 . chants are gearing up for big sales and special events on Thanksgiving weekend. Make sure to shop locally as we fjegin another holiday season. • Mrs. Thelma Jenkins, Mrs Rhonda Baldwin, Mrs. Angie Baldwin and Ashleigh Pullen visited Mrs. Ethel Jenkins in Aroda on Tuesday. [ The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas concert on Nov. 28 at J p.m. at the church. The concert will feature the Shorb Brothers of Maryland. A special lave offering will be taken. The community is invited to attend. Happy birthday to Tiffany Wayland, who will celebrate her seventh on Tuesday, Nov. 23. The community was saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Rosemary Wire Anderson. She was one of daughters of “The Shade”. She raised cattle at Wadefield, her farm near Washington. Have you noticed the gigantic tree at Faith Mountain? Christmas is in the air! The Rappahannock Garden Club will soon host their annual Christmas greens workshop. To order your wreath or swag or roping call Mrs. Harald Havstad at 987-9342. Public school will close next Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Mrs. Mae Dodson of Orange was a last Monday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper.♦. 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) * & ',< * - EarlJ. 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For more information, call Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. at (540) 825-4416 Upcoming Events Benefit auction planned A benefit auction on behalf of Roger Rutherford, a leukemia patient, of Sperryville will be held at the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department on Dec. 4 beginning at 5 p.m. The community at large is encouraged to please help, donate and support in anyway possible. Food will be available. There will be many new items as well as used items at the auction. Call 675-3700, 987-8170 or 675-3115. Christmas breakfast planned The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring an “All American Christmas Breakfast” on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Breakfast will be served from 7-11 a.m. Santa will be visiting between 9 and 11 a.m. “Enjoy the company of your friends and relatives, and a delicious meal prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company,” said an organizer. The meal will consist of sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, baked apples, pancakes, coffee and juice. Adult breakfast will be $5 and $3 for children six years and under. Carry out available. For more information call Nancy 987-8495 or Harriet Kindall 675-1668. 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. Flu shot date announced Rappahannock County Health Department is offering flu shots at the following time: 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. 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. Shooting match at Castleton The Castleton Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a shooting match every Friday night at 7 p.m. on the grounds of the department. Local residents are encouraged to support this endeavor. Fundraiser underway The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Boosters are beginning their main fundraiser of the year. For a donation of only $20 you could be eligible to win a grand prize of $1,000; a second place prize of $750 or a third place prize of $250. Prizes will be given away at the last boy’s basketball game in December. You do not need to be present to win. There will be only 200 tickets printed. Proceeds benefit the athletes at the high school and the athletic department. Tickets are available from any RCHS coach, at any home game or from any of the following Booster Club members: Nancy and Calvin Atkins, Monte and Lisa Clinedinst or Cheryl Taylor. Saturday breakfast open to public Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Culpeper American Legion Post 330, located one mile north of Culpeper High School, will be serving breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The menu will include: home fries, bacon, sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, biscuits and gravy. All-you-can-eat will cost $4.95 and the public is invited. Eggs cooked to order, add one dollar. Turkey shoots planned Turkey shoots, sponsored by the Jeffersonton Ruritan Club will be held at the Jeffersonton Community Center every Friday night through Dec. 3 beginning at 7 p.m. There will be prizes every round including beef, ham and turkeys. There will be two jackpot rounds every evening. For more information call 937-5363.

j; Butterball’s top ten questions and answers •<4 For Americans everywhere ' the holidays are a time for cel; ebrating cherished family tra; ditions, reuniting with family and friends and enjoying one of the most anticipated meals iv of the year - the mouthwatering turkey feast. Since turkey is the centerpiece of virtually every holiday meal, it's not wonder many cooks feel anxiety about preparing the fabled fowl. V That’s why, for the past* 18 years, the Butterball Turkey . TalkLine has been helping Americans solve their turkey traumas and prepare a delicious feast sure to impress % every guest. ., The following are the top • ten most commonly asked i questions from 1998. 1. What’s the best way to thaw a turkey? Refrigerator thawing is ' recommended. However, if short on time, submerge the » turkey in cold water. Thawing < the turkey at room tempera| ture allows bacterial growth and is not recommended. • Refrigerator thawing: ■ thaw breast-side up in its unopened wrapper on a tray in the refrigerator. Allow at least one day of thawing for every . four pounds of turkey. • Cold water thawing: Place breast down in its unopened wrapper in cold * water to cover. Change the water every 30 minutes to v keep surface cold. Estimate minimum thawing time to be 30 minutes per pound for ^ whole turkey. 2. How do you recommend handling a turkey so it’s safe to eat? Follow these food safety guidelines] Refer to specific categories for additional directions. • Thaw frozen turkey in the refrigerator or cold water. • Keep thawed or fresh turkey in a refrigerator. • Prevent uncooked juices from dripping onto other foods in the refrigerator by placing packaged turkey on a tray. • Thawed turkey may be kept in a refrigerator up to four days before cooking. • Roast fresh turkey as soon as possible, but no later than the “use by” date on the package. • Place raw poultry on nonporous surfaces; these are easy to clean. It is recommended that two cutting boards are used: one strictly to cut raw meats; and the other for readyto-eat foods, such as breads, fruits, and vegetables. If using one cutting board, be sure it is used for raw meats only. • Use paper towels, not cloth, to pat dry turkey and wipe up juices. • Combine stuffing ingredients and stuff turkey just before roasting, not the night before. • Use cooking methods that allow turkey to reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees in less than four hours. Avoid using low roasting temperatures or partial cooking methods. • Use a meat thermometer to determine turkey’s doneness. • Store turkey, stuffing, gravy, broth and other leftover cooked foods in refrigerator within two hours after cooking. 3. What’s the best way to roast a turkey? The Butterball open pan roasting method will consistently create a juicy, tender, golden brown, picture-perfect turkey. . • Place thawed or fresh turkey, breast up, on a flat rack in a shallow pan, two to two and 1/2 inches deep. • If unstuffed, insert ovensafe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh. . If stuffed, place the tip of the meat thermometer inside the stuffed cavity of the turkey. • Brush or rub skin with oil to prevent drying of the skin and to enhance the golden color. ;• Place in a preheated 325 degree oven. • When the skin is a light golden color and the turkey is about two-thirds done, shield the breast loosely with a tent of lightweight foil to prevent overcooking of the breast. • Turkey is done when the meat thermometer reaches the following temperatures: 180 degrees deep in the thigh; also, juices should be clear, not reddish pink when thigh muscle is pierced deeply. 160 degrees in the center of the stuffing, if turkey is stuffed. 4.Where does the meat thermometer go? •If stuffed, the tip of the meat thermometer should be placed inside the stuffed cavity of the turkey. If unstuffed, the tip of the meat thermometer should be placed in the thigh muscle just above and beyond the lower part of the thigh bone, but not touching the bone, and pointing toward the body. • If using an oven-safe meat thermometer, insert the thermometer prior to placing the turkey in the oven and leave in while the turkey is roasting. Turn the thermometer so it can be read while the turkey is in the oven. • If using an instant-read meat thermometer, do not leave the thermometer in the turkey during roasting. 5. How can leftovers be stored safely? • Within two hours after roasting, remove stuffing from turkey and carve meat off bones, then store in refrigerator or freezer. • Refrigerator storage: Wrap turkey slices and stuffing separately and use within three days. • Frozen storage: Wrap in heavy foil, freezer wrap or place in freezer container or bags. For optimum flavor, use stuffing within one month and turkey within two months. 6. How do you know when the turkey is done? • Turkey is done when the meat thermometer reaches the following temperatures: 180 degrees deep in the thigh; also, juices should be clear, not reddish pink when thigh muscle is pierced deeply. 160 degrees in the center of the stuffing, if turkey is stuffed. 7. What do you need to do to a turkey just before roasting it? • Remove original plastic wrapper from thawed or fresh turkey. • Remove the neck and giblets from the body and neck cavities. • Drain juices and blot turkey dry with paper towels. • Stuff the turkey (optional) just before roasting; ingredients may be prepared earlier, but keep moist and dry ingredients separate and combine just before stuffing. • Return legs to tucked position, if untucked for clean: ing or stuffing. • Insert oven-safe meat thermometer into the deepest part of the thigh. • Brush with oil to prevent drying of the skin. • Follow roasting directions that come with every Butterball Turkey. 8. What’s the proper Walk with us on November 20 and you can honestly say you helped Mia Hamm make a goal. Come walk with th . Fannie Mae Foundation and soccer great Mia Hamm — this year's honorary chair 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 for the 12th Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon — 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 under and includes a free T-shirt. For more information, call toll-free at 1-877WALK-HTH. Or checkout our Web site and register online at www.helpthehomelessdc.6rg. Join Mia Hamm in the 12th Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon. Showing America A New Way Home.' November 20 • 1-877-WALK-HTH W F«mnr FiNiivl^linn Ail ryjhl* rMfTVfd www. helpt he ^ omelessdc.org • •• \ Special thanks to U S. Soccer for use of Mia Hamm pin* T way to stuff a > turkey? .j Generations of Americans have been enjoying turkeys - stuffed and unstuffed. Whether you choose to stuff your turkey or cook stuffing in a casserole dish is a matter of personal preference. As With any preparation involving raw food ingredients, it’s important to carefully follow proper food safety and handling procedures to ensure a safe turkey every time. For’consumers who choose to stuff their turkey, we recommend the following guidelines: • Prepare stuffing just before placing in turkey.: Use only cooked ingredients in stuffing - saute vegetables, use only cooked meats and seafood (oysters), and use pasteurized egg products instead of raw eggs. Place prepared stuffing in turkey just before roasting. Do not stuff the turkey the n’ght before roasting. • When the turkey is cooked on an outdoor grill, water smoker or by fast cook methods where the turkejl typically gets done faster than the stuffing, it is recommended that the turkey not be stuffed. 9. Should I buy a fresh or frozen turkey? • Selecting a fresh or frozen turkey is your choice. • Fresh turkeys need no thawing and are ready to cook. • Frozen turkeys can be Purchased weeks in advance, ut require several days of thawing time before roasting. • Fresh, non-basted Butter— - ball Turkeys are all-natural. • The breast meat of frozen > Butterball Turkeys has been deep-basted for juiciness and additional flavor. 10. Is it necessary to baste a turkey? • No. - • Basting the skin during* ^ the roasting process is not necessary. Pouring juices over theturkey’s skin while it roasts will - - not make the meat juicier. The ‘ > liquid penetrates only about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch beneath thew, skin and most of the juice will, . run off into the pan. Opening. the oven door periodically to baste a turkey can interrupt v roasting and any possibly lengthen the roasting time. ■ , • Before roasting, lightly. ,, coat the turkey’s skin with oil, ^ shortening or vegetable cook-, v ing spray to prevent the skip, „• from drying. Should you need addition- ~ . al assistance call the , . Butterball Turkey Talk-Line at , 1-800-323-4848.Local questions may also be answered at the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619 or anyone requiring more Butterball tips and information may call the News office at 675-3338. Wilson Burke ordained I Following Sunday moaning services at the Woodville Baptist Church, Wilsop J. Burke was ordained as a Deacon of the church bji the Rev. Lanny Horton, Director of Missions of the Shiloh Association. • Those honoring Wilson with their presence on this special occasion were his son-in-law and daughter, L.E. and Belinda. Thacker of Fairfax, his brother- V in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. . > Carl Woodward of Pocomoke, Md., his brother and sister-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Burke of Luray, his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Norman and many other friends and relatives. The ordination was followed by a luncheon. Recent guests of Mrs. Audra’ Crawford were Jim and Lillian, Sykes of Culpeper, Opie, Nancy, Charles Ray and Elizabeth Crawford of Sperryville and Curtis and Katherine Crawford ;.of Flint Hill. , Saturday visitors of Mrs. Woodville f By JUNE CLARK -^4 987-8827 June Clark and Misty Hitt were Billy and Nina Fox of Luray, Shirley Settle of Amissville and Richard Burke; - Myrtle Falls was a Tuesday/' visitor. Robert and Samantha « Falls were Friday guests. On Sunday June Clark and Misty " Hitt visited with Edie Falls. The WMU group of ■ Woodville Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at the home, . of Eva Atkins. 1 On Wednesday evening Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Woodville, Baptist Church will hold a, , Thanksgiving Service. They are also collecting food for the needy families. Any donations .. may be left at the church. QENERAT a r a j generators OR Y2K, M • • HONDA Blalock Cycle* 170LeeHwy. I . Warrenton, VA I 540-347-45911

Catherine Brown Retired cafeteria manager Catherine Atkins Brown, 92, of Sperryville died Tuesday, Nov. 9 at Warrenton Overlook Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Aug. 28, 1907 in Beahm, Va. to the late George W. Atkins and Anita B. Atkins. Mrs. Brown was a retired cafeteria manager of Sperryville Elementary School She was also a life long member of Sperryville United Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Jane E. Overhulser of Palm Harbor, Fla., Barbara B. Payne of Warrenton and Shirley B. Kushner of Montgomery Village, Md. and four sons, Charles Atkins of Luray, Strother T. Brown Jr. of Sperryville, Benjamin F. Brown of Winchester and Julian S. Brown of Lake of the Woods. Additional survivors include two sisters, Virginia Campbell and Mae Long, both of Luray; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren and five great-great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Strother Travis Brown; four brothers, Frank Atkins, Carlton Atkins, Malcolm Atkins and Gayland Atkins; four sisters, Marie Bruce, Ethel Clater, Estelle Leake and Edna Oliver; a sonin-law, Charles E. Payne and one great-grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 13 at Sperryville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Interment followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, John T. Brown, Strother T.. Brown, Jay T. Brown, Benjamin T. Brown, Paul A. Brown and Jason S. Brown and two close friends, Carson Johnson and Jimmy Swjndler. • Memori al contributions may be made to Sperryville United ~Methodist Church, P.(3. Box 520, Sperryville, Va. 22704 and/or to the American Cajicer Society, 246 East Davis Street, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mildred Frazier Front Royal resident Mildred May Frazier, 82, of Front Royal died Monday, Nov. 8 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. ■Mrs. Frazier was bom May 7, 1917 in Rappahannock County. She was a homemaker. She was the daughter of Oakley H. Bowen and Elizabeth Bowen. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Ollie Cleveland Fr&zier. Survivors include three sons, J. Earl Frazier of Nokesville, Randall C. Frazier of Broad Run and Granville (Squashy) Frazier of The Plains; one daughter, Eleanor F. •Grigsby of Front Royal; eight grandchildren and two gr&t-grandchildren. •Also surviving are two sistens, Magdalene Dwyer of Spprryville and Mabel MoClanahan of Warrenton an3 one brother, James Bowen of JVarrenton. •Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 11 at Mdser Funeral Home in Warrenton. Burial was at Leeds Cemetery in Markham. •Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Support of Fauquier County, 42* North 5th Street, Warrenton, Va. 20186 or the Haymarket Baptist Church, 14800 Washington Street, Haymarket, Va. 20169. Qillard Tharp Sr. Born in Sperryville •Hillard Heggie Tharp Sr., 66j of Front Royal died Wednesday, Nov. 10 at his residence. CMr. Tharp was bom May 19* 1933 in Sperryville, the* soa of May Anna Dodson Atkins of Flint Hill and the stepson of the late Elmer Atkins. ‘Surviving is his wife of 21 years, Hazel C. Fix Tharp, married on May 19, 1978. "Mr. Tharp served in the U.S. Navyaduring the Korean I War on the U.S.S. Greenwich Bay. He worked for William A. Hazel for a total of 25 years, and Avtex Fibers Inc. for two years. He was a member of the Rivermont Baptist Church, a member * of the Front Royal Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #829 for 27 years and he attended school in Flint Hill. Surviving besides his wife and mother are three sons, Hillard H. Tharp Jr. and Russell Tharp, both of Front Royal and Michael A. Tharp of Bentonville; two daughters, Wanda Himes and Sharon Settle, both of Front Royal; one stepson, Henry W. Fix Jr. of Birmingham, Ala and two stepdaughters, Hilda Thomas of Goosecreek, S.C. and Julie Figgins of Front Royal. Additional survivors include four sisters, Rethula Berry of Harrisonburg, Elizabeth Clatterbuck and Eleanor Beverage, both of Front Royal and Nancy Noakes of Flint Hill; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a special companion, “Sassy”. Funeral services were conducted at the Rivermont Baptist Church on Saturday, Nov. 13 with the Rev. Jerry Young officiating. Burial followed at the Panorama Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Frank Savage, Butch Himes, Mike Offman, John Cox, Lincoln Scott and Ernie Tharpe. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Lansberry, Irvin Pingley, Butch Yates, Jimmy Kirk, Johnny Carper and Gene Vorous. Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Rosemary Anderson Worked for Hospice Rosemary Wire Anderson, 59, a retired secretary to the board of directors of the Washington Home and Hospice and a former director of the Alumnae Association of Holton Arms School, died of cancer Nov. 7 at Sibley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Anderson, a resident of Bethesda, was born in Washington. She grew up in Chevy Chase. She graduated from Holton Arms and Wheaton College. She joined the staff of Holton Arms in 1964 and headed the Alumnae Association from 1965 to 1985. She then went to work at the 17nS,f2LlU2ICj *U(ioucj(itS' by Randy Minter CONFRONTING ONE’S OWN MORTALITY Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. confronted his mortality with the words: “You may have heard before this of the death of my wife, which not only takes away a half of my life but gives me notice. She was the same age as I and at 88 the end is due. I may work on for a year or two, but I cannot hope to add much to what I have done. I am too skeptical to think that it matters much, but too conscious of the mystery of the universe to say that it or anything else does not. I bow my head, I think serenely, and say as I told someone the other day, O CosmosNow lettest thou thy ganglion dissolve in peace.” As Americans, we often shy away from discussion of death, and yet awareness of our mortality can afford us an awareness of life’s preciousness in the here and now. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, we are dedicated to serving the needs of this community. Call us at 3473431. “The dead don't die. They look on and help." -D.H. Lawrence - --- a I Washington Home, where she became secretary to the board and assistant to the chief executive. She retired in 1997. Mrs. Anderson also raised cattle at Wadefield, her farm in Washington, Va. and she owned and operated the Double R Ranch in Texas. She was a member of the Junior League of Washington, the Washington Antique Show and the Washington Club, where she served on the board of directors. She also was a member of the Sulgrave Club, the Congressional Country Club, the Fauquier Springs Country Club, the Colonel James McCall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Rappahannock Hunt Club and the Texas State Society. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, William Wallace Anderson V of Bethesda. Clifford Jenkins Born in county Clifford Wilson Jenkins, 81, of Rixeyville, formerly of Fauquier County died Friday, Nov. 12 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg, West. Va. Mr. Jenkins was bom June 18, 1918 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Denton M. and Susie Frazier Jenkins. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Infantry from 19411945. He was a lifelong automobile mechanic working at the former Arrington Motor Sales in Warrenton until his retirement after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Mae O. Jenkins of Rixeyville; one son, Carl E. Jenkins of Ladysmith; one stepson, Billy Frazier of Manassas; two sisters, Ivy Keyser and Della Ashby, both of Warrenton; two grandchildren and one stepgranddaughter. Graveside services were conducted on Monday, Nov. 15 at the Orlean Cemetery in Orlean with the Rev. Barbara J. Minter officiating. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Charles Jenkins Sr. VDOT employee Charles William Jenkins Sr., 66, died on Thursday, Nov. 11 at the Salem Veterans Hospital in Salem, Va. He was born in Rappahannock County, a son of the late James Oscar Jenkins and Mary Jenkins. He was an Army veteran and worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation for many years. He is survived by two sons, Charles William Jenkins Jr. of Mabane, N.C. and Nathan S. Jenkins of Wake Forest, N.C. and one granddaughter, Jami G. Jenkins of Mabane, N.C. Family First Funeral Care in Roanoke was in charge of the arrangements. -1 Subscribe to tbs Rappahannock Meant. Call 675-3338. sfMii ;, • - • / ' ; 4 ' —'.i.-: Former resident celebrates 100th We want to wish Mr. Sam Caldow a happy belated birthday. He celebrated his 100th birthday with his family on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Mr. Caldow is the only World War I veteran patient there, and is a former resident of Peyton Farms. I am sure he would welcome visits and cards from his friends in Rappahannock. Our condolences to Mrs. May Anna Atkins of Flint Hill and her family on the passing of her son, Hillard Tharp Sr. Happy birthday to Harold Scoggin on Harris Hollow Road who will have his day on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz visited Mr. Sam Caldow at the V.A. Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va, We want to wish Miss Mary Miller a nice recovery CLORE-GEEST FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, Manager Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 following her recent surgery. Happy birthday to Tiffany Wayland who will celebrate another year on Tuesday, Nov. 23. She is the daughter of Billy and Barbara Wayland of Sperryville. Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill was a Sunday afternoon visitor of her mother, Mrs. Addie Keyser. There will be a Deacons meeting at the Washington Baptist Church bn Thursday night at 7 p.m. Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark were in Winchester on Friday. Only $4.60per 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 10% discount on first rUjsciny Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247540-937-5576 Cabinetmaker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refinishing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT . MacRae Associates, p.c. Full Service CPA Firm Washington, Virginia (540)675-2043 EXCAVATING 8GdK5*, ftarvta* “ WW* BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 Bushhogging Sorvlcs ,n,c* ^ 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 PrhmAwdno Incite Ifri Curtia Crawford Home: $40475-3943 Pager. 399-26N \ CARPET EARLY’S CARPET. INC. Tt» On*-Stop Shop to complete Home Decorabng Service Row Cowmgs • Window Treefinente Welpeper • sip Covers 1 Uptotelery HmUtntU i CommtnM Rt 211 AmiMvHle.VA 937-5500 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Otd> Stwtec Fully Insured 16 1(um StjutitHu Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CONSTRUCTION T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYXING CONSTRUCTION Tap Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Joseph F. Keyser Building Construction Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating & Landscaping We do it all! Free Estimates Insured 540-987-9259 Excavating Division of l-*.c Trucking 8c hciui|>mcnt Inc Quality Work and Satisfied Customers an Our *1 Priority Maurv Sutphin (540) 675-3429 374 Ben Venue Rd. Flint Hill, VA 22627 -IT--' EXCAVATING ■ RESTAURANT Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Snow Removal 675-1117 THE COUNTRY CAFE Mor«*y>-7Hndty8am.1o8pm Frfcto^SatLnty8&jnto9pm Sunday 8 am. to 3 pm. 675-1066 Take out Available LANDSCAPING Poad#& Waterfalls Naturalistic Plantings -• . U Complete Landscaping Service (800)821-6160 (50)937-756^ Storybook Farms Landscaping, tec STORAGE J SPERRYVILCE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy. Storage Residential ('onnercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & 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 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (S40) 547-3452 PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinyl Siding Interior & Exterior Piling rull Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 DIIMD INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 STORAGE South Wales Business & 2 Mini Storage* . Units to ' Choose From rlA Located 5 miles west of Warrentori at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizas 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, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX 001. 011. 022. 033. 044. 055. 066. 077. 080. 086. 690. 095. 099. 100. 111. 11122. 133. 144. 155. 166. 177. 180. 188. 196. 200. 204. 208. 212. 216. 220. 224. 22b. 232. 236. 240. 248. 252. 256. 260. 261. 262. 266. 270. 274. 278. 282. 286. Rentals Rentals - Apartments Rentals - Condo Rentals - House Rentals - Lots & Acreage Rentals - Mobile Home Rentals - Room Rentals - Shared Housing/Roomates Rentals - Townhouse Rentals - Office Rentals - Wanted Vacation Places Vacation - Rent Vacation - Sale Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales For Sale By Owner Sales - Condo Sales - Houses Sales - Lots & Acreage Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing Sales - Mobile Homes Sales - Townhouses Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate Commercial - Rent Commercial - Sale Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise Antiques & Collectibles Arts & Crafts Auctions Cemetery Lots Computers/Electronics Farm Equipment & Supplies Firewood Furniture/Appliances Garage/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 f\<L PtfiawetJ, New Hours: Monday-Frlday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Clarke 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: httpV/www.timospapers.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.0. Box $59 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 Heston Parkway, Suite 411 Heston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarice Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryvllle, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappidtannock News Building Washington, Virginia DedUlU>e4 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 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 deadIne 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 I fhe value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept lability 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 M £ I ] I 1 IT- '] s Please refer to category you wish to use 290 350 355 356 360 365 370. 375 376. 380. 385. 390. 391. 395. 400. 410. 420. 430. 440. 450. 460. 470. 480. 485. 500. 515. 545. 560. 590. 600. 605. 620. 625. 630. 635. 640. 645. 650. 655. 660. 665. 670. 675. 685. FrM Merchandise Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services Business Services Child Care Services Offered Child Care Services Wanted Commuters Corner Domestic Services Financial/Mo rtgages Home Health Care Home Improvement Instruction Lawn/Garden Personal Services Miscellaneour Services Services Wanted . . Announcements Adoption Announcements Birthdays/Happy Ads Coming Events Entertainment Personals Seasonal Specials Tributes L#ga, Notlcss ABC License 490. Legal Notices Bids & Proposals Career Education Career Education Employment Domestic Help Wanted Employment Services Full Time Employment Part Time Employment Wanted: Jobs Transportation Antiques & Classics Automobiles 610. Jeeps Aviation Boats & Accessories Campers/RVs Construction/Heavy Equipment Motorcycles Off-Road/Unlicensed Parts/Accessories Rentals Repair/Service Sport Utility Vehicle Trailers Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses Vehicles Wanted j Rentals Apartments V _ J Flint Hill 2ND LVL 2BR apt avail. Nov. 1. W/D, no pets, lease $450/mo. 540-675-7171(D); 540675-3670 (E) /-\ M Rentals ^ Houses V ‘ -'J 2BR brick, full bsmt, CAC/Heat, all appl. 5 acres. No inside pets. $875/mo 540-987-8975 LAUREL MILLS/Rappahannock2 BR, 1.5 BA house on 4 acres. $750/mo. Sec. dep., credit check. Olafsen Realty. 540347-1505. 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. Hunting Properties bXTTLET6WN HUNt CLUB of Clarke Co., Va seeks land for the purpose of hunting and game mgmt. Sm number of people involved, lease negotiable. 540837-2403 Larry; hr msg. 133LoU* > Acreage v3 PLUS ACRES off Green Rd., perked, $25,000. 540-439-3439 MADISON CO. 3 BR. 2 BA, country-contemp. on 37+ ac. mostly wooded, mtn. views, springs, wildlife. $256K. 4 BR, 1 14 BA, farmhse., bam, garage, outbuildings, 22+ac. 209K. Renovated farmhse., 3BR, 3 BA, bam, sheds, river frontage, 158+ ac., 787K. CULPEPER CO. 56+/wooded ac. with road frontage, 2 parcels, less acreage avail. $119,500. JEFFERSON LAND & REALTY 540948-5050 or www.jeffersonland.com. 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 Lewn A Ctarden r > 273 Pet. 'SlU ■ i GERMAN SHEPHERD pups, AKC, bIK/tan, Females, 2 shots/wrmd, $300 up. Parents on site. 540-423-1412. r • > 290 Fotmtf \___^ FOUND, BRACELET, Wal Mart parking lot on 11/3. 540-788-1957. (---> 294 Qtvaaways ___1J BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, aH medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678. FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. f-----S 298 io*t v LOST: Around 11/8/99. 2 Beagles in Black Water Creek area nr. 522. Call 540-825-5491 BMW, 1984, 325e, sunroof, tinted windows, Pioneer stereo, JBL speakers, looks good. All maintenance records. $2,500 OBO. MUST SELLI Call Thomas. 540-347-1970 after 6:30 PM. 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 '91 ESCORT Sedan, burgundy, 4-door, good cond., $2500/obo. 540-937-5823. FORD TAURUS 1992, SW, very good cond. am/Tm/cass, leather int., $2,900 OBO. Call Larry, 540-937-3026 Ive. msg. HONDA 1998 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. f- —> 605 Automobiles \_ LEXUS, 1990, beautiful mint cond., loaded, leather, sunroof, 1st reasonable offer acpt. Must go this wk. 703858-0806 ’81 TOYOTA CELICA GT HB, auto, A/C, PS, PB. Moving must sell. Runs greatlNeeds some work $650/BO.703-421 -0033 BUYING? SELLING? Times Community Newspapers’ Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 For Employment and Classified Advertising Or Fax 540-349-8676 KUBOTAS New & Used Pickup & Delivery PULLENS TRACTOR Culpeper Sport Utility/Vehicle PONTIAC • GMC TRUCKS 2 Brand Mew 1999 GMC 261 M,*e * 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. -N 273 f*u l- J AKC A ASCA Australian Shepherd. 4V4 mos. old. male, blue merle. Energetic, smart, sweet. Champion sire, both parents agility titled. 540-937-5805. Suburban SLTs Loaded/ 4x4, Leather, H.D. Trailering Package M2RP <41,042.00 Culpeper Discount ffl®$4,542.°° GM Rebate “$1,500.°° ^25,000 401 Jtmtt Madison Hwy. On* mite South of Wal-Mart Culpapar.VA 22701 Employment General Classified Legal Notices Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Automotive rour Communit 610 Jo*p* JEEP, M151A2, Military, M-Series, 114 miles original, street legal, 4 spd., 4x4, brand new. mint cond. $13,500. 202-421-8118. ------ 640 Motorcycles V__ -* HONDA ATV CYCLE country, snow plow w/chains,$150/BO. 540341-7424. 650 Parts* Accossorlos 2 CRUNCH 12" SPEAKERS in custom made box. Like new. S200/FIRM. Call Thomas 540-347-1970. Sport Utility Vehicle *88 BRONCO II, XLT package, 5 new tires, 124K on V6. $3900/ OBO. 540-349-3225, Leave message. 1997 CHEVROLET S-10 Blazer LS, V6, loaded, ex. cond., 80K. $14,500. 540-937-7418 QUALITY USED CAR AND TRUCK SPECIALS 1996 Pontiac Grand AM SE Sedan -3.1L V6, Auto, A/C, PL, Cruise, Tilt, Stereo, CD 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Ext. Cab Pickup - 5.7L V8, Auto, 4x4,3rd Dr., Z71, Leather, Tow Package 1995 Chrysler GTC Conv. - 3.0L V6, Auto, A/C, P/L, P/W, Cruise, Tilt, Alloys, Only 63K Miles 1993 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup-4.3LV6, Auto, Longbed, Bedliner, Tahoe Pkg., 83K Miles 1993 GMC Sonoma 4x4 Pickup -4.3LV6, Auto, A/C, SLE, 4x4, Bedliner, New Rubber i 1992 Pontiac Grand iMA SE Sedan - 2.3L 4 ■Cyl.. Auto, A/C, P/L Cruise, Tilt. Alloys. Slew [Tires Extended Warranties and Financing Available! Relaxl We use Carfax Vehicle History Service. SHOP ON-UNE AT www.culpeper2000.com Rt. 29 South Your First Stop on the Culpeper Auto Mile 547-3800 \Ue,VQ^ *t&r f - ■ — > Auctions Si ___ Large Auction at the gallery in Amissville 5:00 p.m Saturday, Nov. 20 No matter what your tastes, this auction may just offer something to suit you fancy! Featured will be a select estate with complementary additions. Just look at the treasures this evening will venture: MANHATTAN Dep. glass ind. vases, berry bowls, salts/peppers, wines, sherbets, tumblers, pitchers, relish trays, cream/sugars, plates, ashtrays, large closed-and open-handled bowls, etc. in ciystal and pink. INTERESTING COLLECTIBLES: OLD TOYS: Lomar steam shovel; Buddy L Sit N Ride tow truck; Noisemakers, etc.; ICA Compur folding camera; Old Model #1 grinder, Lovely Navajo rug in cream and browns; 6' round TEXACO porcelain/steel sign; Old CARNIVAL GLASS, incl. aqua; Blackberry hat, etc; Old hats; Hatboxes; BROOKS ROBINSON autographs; LIMOGES; BAVARIAN, etc.; ROSEVILLE, incl. Wincraft cream & sugar; Luffa jardiniere, etc.; Books, incl. guns. Civil War, other military, trains and railway (incl. 1929+ARA bulletins, etc); Black paper collectibles; DEP. kitchenware (glass and pottery); SILVER; Sterling/plate; Old brass items; Five cWWII MILITARY RIFLES; Phono. Records-45s, 35s and much more still to be unpacked, too! FASCINATING FURNITURE and ATTRACTIVE ApCOMPANIMENl S: CLORE wal. server; Fine country church pew; Emp 4-drawer chest w/gloveboxes; Fancy wal dining table & matching chairs; Eng. oak 3-drawer chest; Painted wash stand; Very interesting stands (Victorian, etc); Fine dropleaf dining tables: oak, mah., diff. periods, diff styles; Tea cart; Nice chairs (some very unusual) in sets/singles; Oak chest; Rockers/Fancy elderly uphol. bench seats; Mission-style oak table/desk; Rugs: Belgian, other Orientals, hooked, etc.; Mirrors and frames; Lamps; & MUCH MORE'. 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Box 178 • Amissville, VA 20106 ' (540) 937-4142 va. af.»33o www.bpauctkms.com_ E-mail: bpa 9tdalwave.net r-- 1 - Legal Notices V- ; ' ' ) 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 following 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 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 Town of Washington Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Monday, November 22, 1999 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Town Hall of Washington, Virginia for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 9-1-4, if any. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desinng to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Town Council, do P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 11-3,11-1-, 11-17-99 *285711 r Northern Virginia Area Shown Maryland Virginia NORTHERN VIRGINIA Legal Notices TOWN COUNCIL TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Pursuant to Section 6-1-1 of the Town of Washington Zoning Ordinance and . Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Washington, Virginia will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 8, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall on Gay and Calvert Streets in Washington, Virginia to consider the following application: TW SU #99-10-02 The Child Care & Learning Center desires to adaptively re-use the annex building on the Old Washington School to house Rappahannock Family Guidance Services and the Senior Citizen site, both programs of the RappahannockRapidan Community Servr s ,oard. The use proposed would be allowi i compliance with amendments to the Town oi Washington Zoning Ordinance, to be considered prior to nearing this application. Section 1-4-l(l), additional standards in Section 6-1-2(v). A copy of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 290 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia 22747. The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator, P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 11-17,11-24-99 #287265 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 whicn 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 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 Supervisors, do 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 Rappa-' hannock 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. Reguest 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 sad 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

Employment 545 Full Time Employment . 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 CARPENTER/ FINISH CRAFTSMAN High end interior work for home in Rappahannock Call Bob at RDBC 540-937-7821 CONSTRUCTION/ MAINTENANCE HELPER FT, full benefits, not seasonal. Chantilly, VA area. Good driving record req. Call 703-323-5300 DETECTIVEPRIVATE Investigator Trainees Good Wages .540-801-9890 - DRIVER • Experienced tractor . trailer driver needed. - Home every day. Call between 6 & 8pm. (540) 825-6329 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 ELECTRICIAN MECHANICS & HELPERS Commercial/ Residential- VA Work only. Excellent pay with paid vacation/ holidays, transportation, health insurance, 401K, Apprenticeship Sponsor. Apply by appointment only: KC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, NC. 540-349-8500 (EOE) 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. HARRIS TRUCKING CO. Your Door To Opportunity.. Don’t Let It Pass You By! 'Earn up to .35c/nmle 'Safety Bonus & Awards 'Layover and Stop Off Pay 'Paid Health/Life Insurance *2 Weeks Vac. / 6 Paid Holidays *401k/ . Profit Sharing ■'Passenger Program / Assigned Equip. 'Satellite Communications ",'Tuition Reimbursement Available Come Grow With Us Harris Trucking Company 800-929-5003 Tnnww.harrj8trk.com k SOUTHERN STATES Opportunity With Leading Farm Supply Dealer! DRIVER Full-time Leading farm supply dealer seeks reliable driver. Good driving record and CDL required. We offer competitive salary, hours & benefits. WAREHOUSE Part-time/ Seasonal Leading farm supply dealer seeks enthusiastic, reliable person to load & unload vehicles, assist, customers. We offer salary & flexible hours. No phone calls please. Please apply in person at: S.S. Front Royal 50 Water St. Front Royal, VA 22630 EOE/M/F/D/V WA1TSTAFF County Cafe “The Family Restaurant” is looking for a few good people to join our team. Must enjoy people & willing to serve. Evenings & weekends Apply within 389 A Main St Washington, VA 540-675-1066 r fl|| RAPPAHANNOCK - R API DAN JilIlKk COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #0049-02: 2 FT positions in Warrenton providing training for adults w/ mental retardation at day support programs. Exp. w/ MR population preferred. $18,804 p/yr. PLEASE APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION BY 4:30PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1999, TO HUMAN RESOURCES, PO BOS 1568, CULPEPER, VA 22701. (540) 825-3100. TDD: 15401 825-7391 EEO/AA RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPID AN COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD CLINICAL MANAGER #0067-01 Directs comprehensive outpatient MH and SA counseling programs in Orange. Demonstrated clinical, management and consultation skills in community mental health. MS in human services required, license or license eligible preferred. $37,230.00. PLEASE APPLY WITH RRCSB APPLICATION, 4:30PM, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1999 TO HUMAN RESOURCES, PO BOX 1568, CULPEPER, VA 22701 (540) 8253100 TDD: (540) 825-7391. WASHINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH Seeking persons to fill following part-time positions: CUSTODIAN: App. 4-6 hours per week, Fri. or Sat., $6/hr. Required letter of interest w/ 3 ref. SECRETARY: pt. time, 8 hrs. per week, 9-1 Tues. & Thurs., $6.5/hr. Required resume w/ 3 ref. Send to: P.O. Box 209 Washington, VA Attn: C. Beard by 11/29/99 or call church office at 540-675-3336 for more info. , 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 Battleview Parkway Manassas, VA 20109 Fax 703-392 7970 INSURANCE CLERK/OFFICE ASSISTANT Full or Part time Must be organized and know windows 95. Flex, hours, good salary and benefits. 540-347-6169 ext. 825 800-934-3741 SECRETARY/ ! BOOKKEEPER Marshal area. F/T. To do payroll, Quicken, corresp., sched. Ref. req. Send resume to PO box 863, Marshall, Va 20116. RECEPTIONIST/ OFFICE AIDE Mature individual needed for small private school office; full-time position. Answer multi-line phone, light typing and filing, interact with families and students. Pleasant atmosphere, benefits. Resumes please to: WCDS P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc. is a501 (c) (3) comrunity organization that provides primay health care to low-income, uninsured residents of Fauquier & Rappahannock Co. A 25-30hr per week position is avail to oversee all components related to the Clinic. including liaison Id the Rood of Directors in devefeping Free Clinic mission, fundraising strategies, troubleshooting issues that anse both in the clinic settings and overall operations. The position is dsectly responsible for developing a fundraising plan and serving as primary contact for local agencies and the VA Asso. of Ree Clinics. Also responsihle for answering press inquiries, pubbe relations, developing & monitoring the budget & managing 4 FT employees. Requires bachelors degree in a related field of study, at feast 2 years exp. in fundraising andfar a nonprofit organization and be proficient m word procession & database software. Send resume to: The Fauquier Free Clinic. Inc Ann: Executive Director Search, P.O. Flox 3138, Wanerton, V A 20188. WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Our very busy executive office requires an assistant who is highly proficient in office organizai on, resourceful, has excellent communication and customer service skills. Experience with MS OFFICE (WORD), Spreadsheets, and other office technology. Fax resume and salary history to 540/675-3134. Call Anne at 540-675-3800 x46. The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 EOE AUTOMOTIVE 2000 Legacy Outback' Wagon i 2000 Legacy Outback Sedan 2000 Impreza ^ Outback 2000 Forester The Beauty of All-Wheel Drivel No Processing Fees! REYNOLDS P0NT1AC-CADILLAC-GMC TRUCK-BUICK-SUBARU, INC. 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 Photo courtesy of Lucia Kilby | WREATH MAKING: The Rappahannock Garden Club will soofi begin their annual workshop. Here, Betty Wood presents ap I array of wreaths and swags. i • Garden Club wreaths, swags available soon Christmas is in the air! The Rappahannock County Garden Club will soon begin making Christmas wreaths and swags in their Christmas Greens workshop. This is their only money| making project of the year. Community activities, sending | students to the Nature Camp, and plantings at the many county buildings all depend on funds made from this project*] If you would like to orde^, the prices are as follow^: Boxwood wreaths are $17.50; mixed greens wreaths $lfe with $3 extra for bows for each. The swags are $25 roping is $3 per fofft. Decorated wreaths can “be made as a special order. ! Call Mrs. Harald Havstacl at 987-9342 by Dec. 1 to ordetf. Peace of Mind,.. ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative ' • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer’s Care •Respite Care ! Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 • (540) 364-1200 ft’s time to get yours. Get your piece of the pie with a great rate on a CD, only from F&M Bank-Winchester. For a limited time, you can get 6% on a nine-month certificate of deposit with a 6.17% Annual Percentage Yield. Plant the seed that can lead to financial prosperity. 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News from the 4-H Dairy Goat Club BY BEN RUPCHIS Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock 4-H Dairy Goat Club recently visited the Virginia Department of Agriculture’s Warrenton Regulatory Laboratory. Dr. Joe Garvin gave a tour and explained how the lab could assist goat owners. He discussed various tests that are performed at the lab, that could improve herd health. At the conclusion of the meeting, club members were permitted to watch the necropsy of a calf. Dr. Garvin discussed the general anatomy and physiology of the calf as he looked for the cause of the calf’s death. At the club’s first meeting in September, Devin Day was elected president. Club members planned a schedule for the year and agreed that the purpose of the club would be to learn goat keeping skills while preparing to compete in goat shows. The club meets the first Monday of every month. Upcoming meetings will include a fitting and showmanship clinic, meetings on Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day LAB VISIT: Dr. Garvin recently gave a tour to the 4-H Dairy Goat Club. Members attending were left to right: Adam Rhein, Ben Rupchis, Luke Wilson, Devin Day, Emily Hilcher, Karla Kaiser and Dr. Garvin. kidding, milking and cheese making. The 4-Her’s year will culminate with the Culpeper Madison Rappahannock Farm Show inJuly. Some members plan to go to other goat shows, including the American Dairy Goat Association National Show in North Carolina next June and the Virginia State Fair in September. Throughout the year, the club will have fund raising activities to raise money to purchase equipment used to raise and show goats. If you are interested in joining the club, please call Sue Garvin at 987-7206. I Breakfast, lunch school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Nov. 22: Cinnamon tasteries or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Nov. 23: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Nov. 24: Bacon, egg, cheese muffin or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Nov. 22: Grilled ham and cheese, soft hot pretzel, choose two: french fries, California blend, chilled fruit. Tuesday, Nov. 23: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, choose two: onion rings, chilled fruit. Wednesday, Nov. 24: Gobbler pizza, pilgrim cookie, choose two: Indian com, pinta chilled fruit, John Smith’s fresh apple. RCHS Lunch: Monday, Nov. 22: Hot dog on bun, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut or baked beans, nacho’s/salsa or corn dog, hot steak and cheese. Tuesday, Nov. 23: (Cheeseburger on bun, french fries, buttered peas, mini pretzels or turkey sub, chicken pattie on bun. Wednesday, Nov. 24: Pizza/hot bread sticks, buttered com, hot peach cobbler with cool whip or pizza, hash browns and fruit. Note: The public schools will be closed Nov. 25 and 26 for the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving! Open house at Oasis Winery 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. Tkon ...III Ua the fireplace or heated outdoor infrared seating on the new j patios with breathtaking I views of the Blue Ridge ' Mountains. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information guests should call 12-800-304-7656. y CrossL ink ◄... Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net social security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE 'Announcing our new location in Culpeper.,; 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor 4 (Upstairs from the. Social Security Office) '*• J-——— ..- .-. . . .. .. . . .... - •- " Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I’nn iding Affordable, Quality Legal Sen ilis Since 1975 MX* i 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. Louise Brady McCulloch, Exec, to Etlan Enterprises LLC, .8860 acres, Wakefield District. $145,000. Douglas K. Baumgardner, Exec, to Paul Baldwin and wife, .93 acre, Hampton District. $105,000. James O. Galusha and wife to Kevin Mitchell Harry and wife, 79.78 acres, Stonewall District. $118,000. Winfred O. Craft and wife to Mardon Farm LLC, 99.926 acres, Piedmont District. $623,500. Easy Care Rancher w/3 BRs and 2 BAs on one acre. Vinyl sided, close to Sperryville, deck in front and back. Great starter or retirement home. $129,000 Contemporary Home with 3 BRs and 2 BAs on private 14 acs. Streams, partially open, decks, cathedral ceiling in LR with stone fireplace, outbuildings and more. $219,950 Farmhouse in Sperryville has 3 BRs, 2 BAs, first floor master suite, secluded area on Thorton River with front porch, deck and screened back porch. $134,900 Commercial & Residential Lot of 18+ acres in Sperryville Gateway area. Cleared park-like front, wooded in back. $95,000 Investors Dream! 187+ acres already in 4 lots to be sold as one, great views. $549,000 Just Listed!!! Very rare .75 acre Ipt on Rt. 522 near Scrabble. $25,000 1 Acre Lot in Flint Hill, private, with cellar and well dug. $45,000 Two log cabins originally joined by a shared, covered porch. The first cabin was built before 1749 and the second in 1810. The first cabin was two rooms, one up and one down. The later cabin was originally a four room residence, with two rooms up and two down. The pine plank paneling dividing the rooms has been removed. The first floor serves as the living room; the second floor a generous size bedroom. The original stairway and interior trim are still in place. The two working fireplaces are also original. Original glass was reglazed in new windows. Sometime in the 1960s, the covered porch was enclosed and became the kitchen. The first cabin was renovated to remove the stairs, seal off the second floor and a bathroom added. The offering of this property is a unique opportunity and should be appreciated by the discriminating buyer. Offered at $349,000 The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 ^ butchz@summit.net pO H Subscribe to the Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338. Scenic Mountain and pastoral views! Custom log and stone cabin on 91 acres. Open and wooded land. Views of Old Rag Mountain. $595,000 Call Emily Henry # RAINBOW-V.I.P. 675-3490 D3 540-34 * -3528 or 800-523-8846 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office NEAR FLINT HILL - 3 bedroom, 2 bath Rambler, den, 12x40 rear deck, two acres. $109,000 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. ~$9CM)0Q Now $80,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 €£987-8146 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 such preferences, limitations or discrimination. State laws forbid discrimination in the sale, rental or advertising of real estate based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. 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