Rappahannock News, January 5, 2000

Rapp Briefs Easement protection nears 10,000 acres ' < Two major easement donations to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, recorded op Dec. 29, 1999, brings total ; daSement protection in - Rappahannock to 9,932 acres - seven percent of all privatelyowned land in the county. * 'One otthe December gifts, from Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Billy) F&rtnon, covers 700 acres on Battle and Little Battle Mountains, end includes both sides of both Battle Run and Route 729. The other, from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pearl, adds 347 acres to the area already easement-protected (including some of their property) along North Poes Road in Wakefield District. Both easement gifts restrict future subdivision (if any) to lots averaging 100 acres or a bit larger. Glass offered Jan. 11 ’ ,r Lord Fairfax Community College will be offering a “Survey qf Economics" (course #ECO120) dass on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County High School. The class will begin on Jan. 11 and continue for sixteen weeks. Tuition for the three credit dass is $115.86 plus the cost of Textbooks. Students may register on the first night of class. For more information contact Jeanie Dwyer at 540-351 -1505. Association to meet The next meeting of the Amissville Area Community Association will be held Thursday, Jan. 13 at the Amissville United Methodist Church. The agenda will include nomination of new officers and a discussion of growth and development impact and alternatives. All are invited to attend. Video available The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office has a video available explaining the new food tax reduction program which started Jan. 1 in the state of Virginia. Anyone interested in viewing the tape or for more information call the Commissioner’s Office at 675-3513. Apply for aid before Jan. 21 Rappahannock County has been approved for the Livestock Assistance Program. Eligible livestock producers must have suffered a 40 percent or greater loss of normal grazing production for 90 or more consecutive days during 1999. Sign up ends on dan. 21. Because a specific jwnount of money has been Appropriated for the program, a fictional payment factor will be determined after all applications have been received. All interested producers should contact the 4®arm Service Agency in Culpeper £t825-4200. Happenings ' • Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 7 p.m. at tfie courthouse. The agenda item for this session will be: Proposed Subdivision and Zoning Chapter Amendments. -• Tuesday, Jan. 11, the .Rappahannock School Board will flfieet at 7:30 p.m. ~ ■' • Wednesday, Jan. 12, the .Washington Town Council will Tneet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. -«;'. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 * ‘ * Washington, Va. 22747 - (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A Rappahannock moment.... Photo courtesy of T.C. Pellegatta Jr. Winter Solstice, the morning sun embraces an island of trees floating in a sea of clouds. Millennium buff hits -/-tp; -* m *. v - « ~ ,- - *•’ *’ " ■ around the world Though Y2Kbug fears were not nearly realized, reports indicated'that some problems were experienced. Here are a few: • Prisoner and detainee records in Naples, Italy suffered from the bug—some detainees were scheduled for trials in 2099, while some prisoner’s scheduled for release on Jan. 10 were shown to have been release in 1900. • Gu Qingsheng, a Chinese novelist who wrote stories about the Millennium Bug, suffered the consequences himself when all of his files were lost after his computer rolled over to 2000. • A journalist in Cologne, Germany was the beneficiary of a Y2K bug-induced deposit of 3 billion marks ($1.56 billion) to his bank account. • A customer returning a movie to Super Video rental in Albany, N.Y., was presented with a $91,250 late fee after computers showed the tape was 100 years late. • Computer bugs at a hospital in Ansan, South Korea caused a newborn’s birthday to be recorded as Jan. 1, 1900. • In Sweden some 100,000 Internet bank customers were unable to log in before updating their web browsers. • 900 families in apartments in Pyongchon, South Korea lost their heat at midnight when a central heating system malfunctioned. r • The West African nation of Gambia was the only j country in the world seriously affected by power outages and other disruption, some of which could be traced to the millennium computer bug. • Japan’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) reported that the nation’s information-communications industry was hit by four problems that were j confirmed to be year 2000-related. • A glitch at a Japanese nuclear reactor was caused by a failed clock on a control rod monitoring system that showed Saturday’s date as Feb. 6, 2036. • The Y2K bug infected a computer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Y-12 nuclear weapons plant but did not affect operations or workers, and the exact nature of the malfunction was not disclosed because the computer controls a classified function. • Dennis Olson, a 41-year-old Wisconsin engineer and computer consultant, spent $20,000 on food, drinking water, medical supplies and a generator to survive the Y2K chaos that never occurred. The supplies laid in for his family of four included 400 boxes of Hamburger Helper, 175 pounds of pasta, 50 bars of soap, and nine tubes of toothpaste. “Thank God, we got through to night,” he said. “ I did the happy dance. But I don’t think we’re out of the woods until May or June. Plenty of computer problems can turn up between now and then.” Mailboxes reported vandalized over weekend, reward offered Residents throughout Washington, Va. awoke Sunday morning to find their mailboxes destroyed. The vandals apparently hit the posts with clubs to knock them down and pulled the mailboxes off" their posts. The vandalism occurred on Tiger Valley Road, Long Mountain Road, Rock Mills Road, Main Street, Fodderstack Road, Resettlement Road, Strother Lane, Kvames Lane, Ridge View Lane, Dearing Road, Harley Lane, and Keyser Rim Road. Twenty destroyed mailboxes were reported, but even more may have occurred. According to Phil Irwin, owner of Caledonia Farms, 71 mailboxes were involved in the vandalism. Irwin is insured by the Farm Bureau. The insurance company has a rewards program that will give $1000 reward to anybody who offers information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual responsible for the vandalism. Irwin will offer an additional $500 to the informant, making the total reward $1500. Investigations are ongoing and Sheriff Larry Sherertz says, “Normally rewards aren’t offered on something like, this until all leads are exhausted. This thing is hot and fresh and we’ve got informa tion. We’ve got some leads and things are working out* • ■ < -V -■ ■ Two other acts of vandalism occurred on the , ■ evening of Saturday, Jan. 1. The passenger window ’ of a Saab parked on Harris Hollow Road was broken. And the driver’s side window of a vehicle parked on Gay Street was shattered. Deputies are investigat- * ing the crimes. V< An investigation is currently underway to find a champagne colored 1990 Honda with license plate number YWK-1879. A woman reported the vehicle« stolen on Dec. 30, after returning home to v Sperryville on Dec. 29. She last saw the vehicle on Dec. 15, when her boyfriend drove her to B.W.I. airport in the vehicle. But since her return, she has not heard from her boyfriend, her car is missing, and she does not know her boyfriend’s whereabouts. If anybody has information about the missing vehicle, please call the Sheriff’s department at 675-3331. In the Dec. 8 edition of the Rappahannock News, a fire was reported at the Huntly post office. The fire \ did not occur at the post office, but at the property.’.' adjacent to the post office. or not 2K? BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer Ever since the crest of the year 2000 rolled westward through the globe’s twenty-four time zones, I have searched for the ultimate Y2K story. One that would justify somehow the 200 billion dollars spent on assuring computers’ compliance with the rollover rules, or the 5 billion expended by the US energy industry to make certain that the current would flow unimpeded by Y2K gremlins, or that would support the faint-at-hearts’ purchase of an extra 750 gallons of potable water or the econo-pak of twenty-four D cell batteries or the hamster-powered portable radio. I carried my Sony Watchman portable TV with 3” screen to the New Year’S festivities at the National Press Club in a futile effort to capture the images of Y2K havoc oh CNN when the clock passed the midnight meridian in obscure settlements just across the International Date Line; places with names like Nukalofa and Rawaki and Anadyr. 1 awaited, with perverse anxiety, the millisecond’s march past midnight to ignite a covey of confused MIRV-tipped rockets from a Siberian launch site, or for a Tokyobased nuclear power plant to meltdown when its cooling system decided that it did not exist in the year 1900. I watched for street riots in Bombay, power failures in Urkutsk, See Y2K, Page A6 Plans for a trail tracing the footsteps of local Civil War troops Steve Miller of Amissville is attempting to create what will be known as the Passage of the Armies in Rappahannock County. The Passage will be a trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding and will include a car tour as well. The trails and driving tours will trace the passage of Union and Confederate armies through the county, linking historic and scenic sites, villages, and commercial and agricultural businesses. The Passage will capitalize on existing resources consistent with the comprehensive plan and residents’ desires. The project intends to encourage and conserve open spaces, including incentives to retain natural environments, such as rivers. Another intention is to offer an educational medium on the county’s role in the Civil War for residents, students and the general public. Trail heads will be located in and near the villages of Amissville, Woodville, Sperryville and Chester Gap. The proposed trail heads could include: parking areas, ,rest rooms, picnic areas and potential commercial enterprises, such as cafes, restaurants and shops. Hopefully, the endeavor will offer an attraction for tourists and encourage outside dollars into the county, providing an expanded economic base for new, low impact commercial enterprises in the villages. The developers also see the project as providing incentive and support for scenic overviews and historic preservation. If you are interested in supporting the Passage of the Armies or would like to offer comments or suggestions, call Steve Miller at 937-4298.

sure knew his birds A solitary and very handsome male purple finch — looking as if he has beAn dipped in raspberry juice — has been coming to the feeder with a flock of goldfinches, now in their greenish winter plumage. Wishing to know what America’s naturalistphilosopher, Henry David Thoreau, had to say about this fine bird, I went to his journals. As will be seen later, I veered off the track. Though purple finches occur at all seasons in Massachusetts, Thoreau only wrote about them in spring, when they were singing and nesting. I found no mention of these rose-colored birds in winter. In 1860, he didn’t have to worry about distinguishing between the two finches, purple and house. The house finch was not introduced into the eastern United States from the arid southwest until the 1940s. When both the house finch and the purple finch are on the feeder, I wonder how I ever confused the two. The purple finch is a bit larger and has an unstreaked breast, whereas the house finch has a distinctly streaked breast and is of a bricky-red color in contrast to the dull rose-red of the purple finch. The females are more difficult to tell apart. I settle that problem by looking for the very distinct light line over the eye of the female purple finch. A journal entry for Jan. 29, 1860, caught my eye and diverted my focus. Thoreau wrote: “Not only the Indian, but many wild birds and quadrupeds and insects, welcomed the apple tree to these shores.” “This should be interesting,” I said to myself as a All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott memory of the'sight of a male purple finch systematically eating apple blossoms surged up from my sprouting years in North Carolina. After all, I, like many others who live in the Virginia Piedmont, know apple trees and orchards well; we live in the midst of them. The difference between apple orchards in 1860 and 2000 — 140 years ago — is that apple trees are planted closer now. I learned that from a certified apple tree grower. Pesticides are widely used today; that would certainly alter the ecology — the natural life swirling around an orchard. Pruning is commonly practiced, so there would not be so many hollow limbs for birds and mammals to use for hiding and nesting. The reference to Indians perplexes me. No doubt there was a reference to Native Americans and apple orchards in the journal. My edition of the jourrtals is restricted to Thoreau’s comments on birds. I will quote all of Thoreau’s entry for Jan. 29 and confine my comments to italics. “As it (the apple tree) grew apace, the bluebird, robin, cherry- * bird (cedar waxwing), kingbird ... came with a rush and built their nests in it and so became orchard-birds'. The woodpecker found such a savory morsel under its bark that he perforated it in a ring quite round the tree. (Thoreau is here referring to the yellowbellied sapsucker, a kind of woodpecker.) <p CrossLink Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net SUBSCRIBE TO THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. Call 675-3338. Yes! J □ Please enter my new I subscription to: j j Happahannock NeuK. Subscription Rates By Rappahannock...$21 Elsewhere in the U.S.$27.°°/year ''^*111 Name Address ____' City_State_Zip_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahannock Nnu&, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Addkm: New Address: The Rappahannock A/nt*(lSSN #’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 jfe^PO-jo^S^W^shingtoi^Vugnia 22747. “It did not take the partridge (ruffed grouse) long to find out how sweet its buds were, and every winterday she flew and still flies from the wood to pluck them. The rabbit too was not slow to learn the taste of its twigs and bark. The owl crept into the first one that became hollow, and fairly hooted with delight, finding it just the place for him. “He settled down into it, and has remained there ever since. The lackey caterpillar (I am at a loss on this) saddled her eggs on the very first twig that was formed, and it has since divided her affections with the wild cherry; and the canker-worm also in a measure abandoned the elm to feed on it. And when the fruit was ripe the squirrel half carried, half rolled it to his hole, and even the musquash (woodchuck, maybe?) crept up the bank and greedily devoured it; and when it was frozen and thawed, the crow and jay did not disdain to peck it. “And the beautiful wood duck, having made up her mind to stay a while longer with us, has concluded that there is no better place for her too.” So end the comments of Henry David Thoreau as noted Jan. 29, 1860. It’s a hymn of praise and thanks for the apple orchard. Today, owls and bluebirds don’t find as many hollow limbs for their nests, nor do caterpillars lay as many eggs; they are poisoned out now. Much of the rest is unchanged though there are fewer birds in the year 2000. I would only add that the wood duck would not nest in a hollow limb of an apple tree unless there was a pond, lake , or river nearby. Thoreau assumed readers knew that. A column on the purple finch will have to wait. Virginia naturalist John Trott welcomes reader mail care of this newspaper: P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va., 22747. Stress leads to weight gain BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer When the holidays roll around, people tend to ignore their bodies. They are too busy to stop and think about what they are doing to themselves. Kathy Edwards, a certified natural health practitioner, offers some counsel as to what a individual can do to take care of their bodies during this time. One misconception is that one’s body needs more fat during the winter. Only 25 to 30 percent of one’s diet should consist of fat. Another 30 percent should be protein. And the rest of one’s diet should be vegetables and whole fruits. Edwards says, “I think that just the vegetables are delicious on their own. They do not need to be overcooked. Overcooking takes away the flavor, and then sauces are added to give flavor. You don’t need all those sauces.” High fat content hides itself in desserts, alcohol, sweets, gravies, cream sauces, cheeses, animal fat and refined white foods, such as bread. These items need to be eaten in smaller quantities. Edwards says, “We need to feed our bodies nutritional, vital food so that we feel good. We don’t need all these stimulants, such as coffee and sugar. We’re feeding our bodies dead food when we should change to vital, nutritious food. And exercise is definitely a good part of the program.” Most people complain that they do not have the energy to exercise. But what they do not realize is that exercise gives you the energy to exercise. And exercise does not have to be a long, involved thing. People need to relax Edwards advises people to slow down and relax. She says, “We need to relax. Breathe stretching would be good. Or taking a walk out in the woods, out in nature. This type of activity grounds and centers you. And breathing out in nature clears your head. A short walk is all it takes. It will be amazing how good and relaxed you feel. And • 4 it is much better than sitting on the couch channersurfing.” Another misconception, especially ; around the holidays, is the use of alcohol to relax. Edwards says, “It does not feed youv body. It acts as a depressant. Alcohol is , chemicals and it weakens your body. / Unfortunately alcohol is a habit or routine for people to escape from problems.” v The only positive thing Edwards says about alcohol: “Red wine can be good in moderation.” • Another habit many people have ' acquired in order to relax is smoking. ■ Edwards says, “Smoking has an effect where - it relaxes you initially. Then it stops relaxing you and it becomes a depressant. It dehydrates you, which makes you out of control | and changes your whole personality. It can ] actually make the holiday time more stress- j fill and make you sick.” ] Another bad habit people have around* J the holidays is overeating. Edwards says,* ! “People overeat and they’re sick the next f day. Eat in moderation, eat little portions of I food. And try not to eat too much of the Bug-' 6 ary foods. Just eat a couple bites. You don’t | have to eat all of it.” 2 t: And Edwards recommends traveling with healthy snacks, such as whole fruits, I nuts, and trail mixes to combat hunger from excessive traveling and long periods between meals. Edward’s background Edwards is a naturopath who works in • the county. She is foremost a teacher who . educates, empowers and motivates her clients to assume more personal responsibil- ' ity for their own wellbeing by adopting a healthy attitude, lifestyle and diet. Edwards stresses customized counseling ' to adapt a program to each individual • depending on their lifestyle, exercise regime, - blood type and metabolism. To reach Edwards, call the Rappahannock Healing ’ Arts Center at 987-7241. January according to the almanack; January’s temperatures according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack should be below average while the month’s precipitation will be average. Weather watch: Fair, cold with snow or rain (6-8). Windy, cold, flurries are expected NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ; WITHDRAWAL FROM JENKINS MOUNTAIN & TAG-ON TO HASKELL AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS In accordance with Section 15.2-4307 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County hereby give notice of their intention to hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in . Washington, VA, to consider a request to withdraw twenty-five acres from the Jenkins Mountain Agricultural and Forestal District and to allow a tag-on of two properties to the Haskell Agricultural and Forestal District. The proposed changes for the Districts are available for inspection at the County Administration Office, in Washington,VA, Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30. The Rappahannock County Agricultural and Forestal Districts Advisory Committee shall meet on Wednesday, January 19, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, to consider the proposed Ordinance and District, and to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the matter at their regular meeting of Wedn&sday, January 19, 2000, at 7:30 p.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend and to make comment. (9,10), with fair, cold days (1113). Look for snow or rain (14,15), with fair, rather cold period (16-18). More snow or rain in the offing (19,20), followed by fair, cold temperatures (21-23), then more rain or snow (24,25) and/fair, cool days (26,27), the month ending with heavy snow or rain (28-31). Arthur Drago Betsy Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 Classes Underway Join Any Time! Sliorin-Kyu OKINAWAN The family of the late Edith G. Wigington would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness during her death. We would also like to thank the rescue squad and department for their services. May God bless each and everyone. The Wigington Family We Are Educating Leaders For TheTwenty-First Century '• ' -Come gee How We Do ItOpen Houses Pre-K - K: Tuesday, January 11 • 8:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Grades 1-12: Tuesday, January 18 • 8:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Highland School Fauquier County’s Oldest Independent School 597 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-1221 • Fax: 540-347-5860 E-mail: admin@highland-school.org Web: http://www.highland-8chool.org Tornado watch: None foreseen during the month. Full moon: Known as the Wolf Full Moon it arrives on the 20th at 11:40 p.m. E.S.T., and also features a total lunar eclipse that commences at 9:03 p.m. and ends at 2:24 a.m. on the 21st. Special notes: Saturn is the ruling planet for the year 2000. According to tradition it is customary to burn the Christmas greens on “Twelfth Night”, or Epiphany, the twelfth day after Christmas. Holidays: Some celebrated the beginning of the 21st century on Jan. 1 as well as the new millennium. Others, contend a century does not end until the next one is one year old, hence 2001 not 2000 is the beginning of the 21st century and millennium. Observe birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. an Monday, Jan. 17. The garden: Carefully peruse those seed catalogs that arrive almost daily. While ordering old reliables, also consider trying some new vari- « eties. Moody Blues to play Feb. 18 ; Tickets for the Moody Blues go on sale Saturday, Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. through TicketMaster. The concert will be on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at the DAR Constitution Hall in D.C. Ticket prices are $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50, not including service charge. lb charge tickets by phone, call (703) 573-7328, (202) 4327328, (410) 481-7328 or (800) | 551-7328. American Express f Gold Card and Platinum Card 1 Members may call (888) 771-1 2639 for preferred seating! through American Express! Gold Card Events. &. 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. +1'! American Red Cross 3

Washingtonian’s top 100 restaurants announced Once again, two restaurants in Rappahannock ■ County, 70 miles away from ; Washington, D.C., made - Washingtonian’s top 100 list: ! Four and Twenty Blackbirds and The Inn at Little Washington. The Rappahannock News tried to contact the magazine . to find out just how far from J D C. the survey ranges. But j the food editor was unavail' able for comment. ’ Four and Twenty I Blackbirds in Flint Hill ! received two stars, on a scale f i___ of one to four, and The Inn received four stars. Award winners are selected on the basis of visits made by reviewers in the previous year. The number of stars awarded depends upon four components: cooking, value, service, and ambiance. Vinnie DeLouise, owner of Four and Twenty Blackbirds, says, “People hang on to this (list), like a Bible. It’s very good for business.” And good for tourism in the county. Congratulations to both restaurants! Ground level ozone: the i one pollutant that is still | a problem for the region Ground level ozone is the ' one pollutant for which the surrounding region has not yet reached the federal health ; standard. Ground level ozone ; levels have been decreasing > over the past decade. And ! there are fewer days when ; unhealthful ozone air quality occurs. Twelve years ago there were about twelve days a year when this occurred. In recent years, there have been about six such days a year. This trend has been determined to reflect the true underlying direction of improving ozone air quality. The trend is not due only to some favorable change in weather conditions that can also influence ozone levels. Ozone concentration levels "have gone down between 10 percent and 17 percent during . the past decade. Some of this .• trend is due to actions already taken to reduce emissions from fuels, factories, commercial establishments and auto- tnobiles. Many of the methods adopted in recent years to •’reduce emissions have yet to be implemented fully. When these methods are in place, there is reason to believe that the downward trend will continue. Ground level ozone levels in our area do not only come from locally produced emissions. Ozone forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions between nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compound gases that are released not just in this area, but also hundreds of miles away. Such transported emissions contribute to ground level ozone in this region and elsewhere in the eastern U.S. Further progress in the control of transported ozone, as well as implementation of the regional plan, will be needed to meet the health standard. Recent plans announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to control transported ozone will help our area keep the ozone trend line moving downward and, in time, meet the ozone standard. 4-H Winter Camp slated for Feb. 11-13 in Front Royal ■ ' BY HAZEL ZINN-DAY '4-H Program Support Technician, Senior A 4-H Winter Camp for 4Her’s with previous camping - experience, ages 9-14, will be held at the Northern Virignia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal, Feb. 11-13. We will be camping with Culpeper and Shenandoah counties at this winter camp. The theme is “To Infinity and Beyond”, and the cost for "this fabulous, fun weekend is only $63. Registration is due in the Rappahannock Extension Office by Jan. 29. Space is limited for campers and teen 4-H counselors with previous training 'on first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in attending this “out of world” 4-H camping program, please contact the Extension Office at Katzen to visit Delegate Jay Katzen (R31) will hold an information !. session regarding the upcom1 ing session of the Virginia - General Assembly this Saturday, Jan. 8 from 3 to 5 r p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library in Washington. Delegate Katzen welcomes everyone to come and express their views on the issues. Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT 675-3619 to request a registration package. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their prayers, calls, thoughtfulness and kindness concerning the recent illness and recovery of my husband Randolph Foster. The Foster Family BY LEE COGHLAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer R.H. Ballard has been trying to set up shop in this town for nearly two years and now he has finally done just that. Beneath the Tanya Richey Studio and Cordelia & Co. at 703 Main Street is a showroom large enough to house Ballard’s Fine Art, Ltd. He carries framed lithographs, antique and new rugs, and paintings by contemporary artists. Ballard says, “I have such a wide range of stuff. I start with 15th and 16th century, and mainly original prints, lithographs and so forth, on up to contemporary work. I carry four or five contemporary artists, artists that are working now, myself included.” , Prior to the current location, Ballard showed art and rugs up the street at Rare Finds owned by Stew and Eve Willis. He occupied a small room that was not large enough to display the rugs properly. The current location allows Ballard to have rugs on display at all times and the ability to roll out larger pieces. Besides the art work, Ballard considers “the rugs to be art, some type of art, and so I approach it on that basis rather than just a rug dealer. Rugs are a new interest. Something that I’ve only been doing for a couple years. I’m getting into that very heavily and my sales are pretty much fifty fifty with art and rugs.” Ballard carries antique rugs that range in age from 100 to 150 years. And also Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan R.H. Ballard stands next to one of his paintings in the new gallery on Main Street. what are referred to as decorative rugs, because they are newer. He says, “I have rugs made in Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan. I work with a group, for instance, called Woven Legends and they’re the very highest quality of rugs. They work with villagers in Turkey, India and China. In some cases, they give them designs that they want to come pretty close to. It’s all vegetable dyes and hand spun wool and each woven legends rug has the name of the person or persons that wove it and the village it came from.” Ballard finds Rappahannock Ballard grew up in San Diego, Calif, and received a Master’s in art from the California College of Arts and crafts. After college, he spent a good deal of time working in San Francisco. Then, about ten years ago, he headed east to be the first director of an art center in a „very small town called Wakefield, Va. After a year, Ballard moved to Rockville, Md. and became the director of Rockville Arts Place. Around this time, Ballard met his wife, Joan, who has family in Rappahannock County. And that is how he discovered this beautiful area. They were married two years ago at Trinity Episcopal Church. And they will divide their time between here and their home in Bethesda, Md. R.H. Ballard Fine Art, Ltd. is open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone number is 675-1411. And the web site is www.rhbarts.com “Discovering 2000: Works in Process Members of Middle Street Gallery will host an event, Discovering 2000: Works in Process from Jan. 8 through Feb. 27. January gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. February hours will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This ‘works in progress’ show will fea ture artists working in a variety of media: painters, printmakers, ceramists, fiber artists, sculptors, and some who combine two or more of these talents. Visitors will be able to see: the beauty of paperwork before it is framed under glass; how an oil painting progresses through many layers; the stages of building, forming, or carving sculptures and ceramics; the delicate layering of fiber art construction; and the use of unique ‘found objects’ in art creation. Also during some open gallery hours, artists will be present and working on their particular projects. This will occur at random, but as often as possible. 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-&appat)annocfe J^etos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Lee Coghlan, Staff Writer __Carl 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: RappNews6timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations ft WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2000 Our View Editorial platform ££ Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe.” — Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards several bedrock issues to be of special importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions on them. 1. Growth and development must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and fairly enforced zoning regulations sensitive to Rappahannock’s character, powerful beauty, and the quality of life of its people. Development plans must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the essential road map to our future. 2. Education standards should be steadily raised and facilities updated in recognition that education is the key to unleashing the potential of our youth. 3. New business and clean industry for economic expansion should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents and their children under conditions which ensure that these businesses are self-supporting, not a burden on the tax base. Tourism and the business that supports it should be strongly encouraged, since they provide revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent community, will be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of the strong timber and fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. Recognizing that none of these objectives may be realized without a vigorous, democratic local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently investigate any abuse of public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Burgers N Things in Sperryville now has a ATM machine available to the public during normal business hours which accepts credit cards as well as bank cards. Pictured here with the machine are the children of Ricky and Stephanie Shaw, Jessica, ' age five and Miranda, who is two. For additional information about the machine call 987-8311 or better yet stop by the < establishment Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. or on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Letters Hearthstone is a separate entity We are writing to express our appreciation for the Gerald Ochs’ article about the Christmas program put on in the Chateauville Foundation’s theater, as well as to clarify a misconception about Hearthstone Whole Family Learning Center. We, too, are proud of the artistic and academic talent that is being nurtured in young people at our school. We are glad Mr. Ochs shared his positive perceptions with the community, because we hope that more children can experience the joy of using the arts as a valuable tool in their learning process. The point of clarification we would like to make is that Hearthstone is a separately funded entity from Chateauville Foundation, which your readers may not understand. Hearthstone was founded in 1995 by a group of parents, not by the Chateauville Foundation, which a previous article by Mr. Ochs stated.* The Maazel’s Foundation has been supportive from the ground up. We currently receive 21 percent of our budget from Chateauville. These funds are used so that we can have an economically diverse population, allowing financial aid to be given. The Foundation also supports the music program in that 21 percent. Hearthstone does not have regular access to the theater, which is used only for special occasions. One of the key factors in the unique structure of Hearthstone is that we are a parent cooperative. Each family donates at least eight hours a month to the school in such diverse activities as teaching classes, cleaning, doing secretarial work, doing carpentry, etc. We believe such involvement by the parents adds to the strength of the family, which is very stressed in this time. We applaud all the parents who participate actively in their children’s education in the public schools and at the area private schools. As a new institution, there are many start-up needs which are still not in place, such as a bus for transportation, more elaborate science equipment and benefits for teachers. Hearthstone is seeking funds for these needs, not looking to Chateauville to expand their already large gift, which is ear marked for scholarships. Once, again, we thank you for your coverage of our programs, and all the exciting programs that are going on for children in our community. Jane Mullan, Anjee McPherson, Sam Cliffton, Kate Pentland and Laurie Marshall of The Core Council No place like Rappahannock I would like to thank the Rappahannock News for the kind comments made about my father and grandparents in its “Citizens of the Century” article dated Dec. 29, 1999. There' are many other Rappahannock citizens who are worthy of thjs designation. If there is anything I can add about the relationship between Rappahannock County and my family, it is that the, people of Rappahannock have enriched the lives of the Fletchers more than I can convey. Though I have lived in Richmond more than 20 years, it will never be my home as Rappahannock is. I am so proud to have been born and reared in Rappahannock and my pride in the county will be with me the rest of my life. , I have yet to meet anyone who is as arrogant about their, roots as I am. There is no place whose people possess such a richness of character or spirit, nor a place as lovely as Rappahannock. Stuart Fletcher Trope Richihond Editor’s note: Mrs. Trope is the youngest of Millie and Jim Bill Fletcher’s five children. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 5, 1950 Mr. Forbergh, a representative from the tax department in Richmond, appeared before the Board of Supervisors at the first meeting of the year, Jan. 4 and discussed the general reassessment on real estate in Rappahannock County required in 1950. This reassessment was discussed by the board and continued for a future date. An egg of unusually large size which measured 8 and 5/8 inches the long way and 6 3/8 inches around the center, and which looked as big as a Turkey egg was laid on Wednesday, Jan. 4 by a New Hampshire hen which is one of the flock belonging to Rev. R.H. Scroggins at his farm near Washington. Dick Scroggins reported that his father’s flock of hens had been laying from one to four eggs a week with double yokes for the past couple of weeks. All boys between the ages of 8 and 18 will have the opportunity very shortly to become either Cubs, Scouts or Explorer Scouts in a county wide unit. The following men have been selected to serve as a temporary committee to study in detail the steps necessary in completing the organization of this county unit: Rev. A. Paul Thompson, Dan Link, Rev. Norman Flythe, Allen Johnson, Charles Wood, Lewis Turner, H.B. Winfrey, E.M. Jones, Rev. William G. Pendleton, Rev. M.E. Sliger, George Davis and William Lyne. Movie goers could view The Black Book; Zamba; Barkley’s of Broadway; Stampede or Tarzan’s Desert Mystery at Pitts Theatre in Culpeper for the admission price of 10 cents for some features and 25 cents for others. The Washington Theatre was showing Calamity Jane and Sam Bass and Knock on Any Door. 25 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 9, 1975 Superintendent of Schools OA Norton, has informed the WarrerTand Rappahannock County School Board that he plans to retire at the end of the current school year. Mr. Norton has served as superintendent of the two counties since 1961. The Rappahannock Medical Clinic located in Washington opened for service last Monday. Drs. Jerry Martin and Werner Krebser have invited the public to an open house this Saturday afternoon for a tour of the building and refreshments. Mother Nature fastidiously decorated the countryside with white festoons with the unexpected snow which fell in the area Monday. Every branch and twig bowed with the weight of the snow. C.G. Thornhill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill of Boston, was recently named to the Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. He was among 48 graduates selected from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 1975 edition of the book. 10 Years Ago Thursday, Jan. 4, 1990 The area’s heating fuel suppliers are hoping that the New Year will bring a respite from the record cold temperatures which chilled the state last month. The demand for heating oil, propane and kerosene has been so great that Virginia’s Transportation ^ Commissioner, Ray D'. Pethel, last week approved an emergency overweight allowance for bulk carriers of heating fuels. A series of 12 monthly evenings of contra, folk and square dancing is planned to celebrate the new decade of the nineties. An organizational meeting and the first dance is planned fot Jan. 11 at Blackwater Homestead near Boston and Castleton. Howard “Howdy” Holschuh recently returned from a six-man volunteer team to Tanzania. The two week visit was sponsored by the Shiloh Baptist Association and included six men from four Baptist churches in the area. Others included Lloyd Sims and David Chambers, also from Mt. Lebanon; Garry Charles of , Washington Baptist , John Bantam of Novum Baptist Church and Edward Van Every representing the Good Hope Baptist Church. —Compiled by BARBARA C. WAYLAND . ix tk* itilaa nf ir« 'i HKJP’dIB M 0»t*, ttbntxy *, W*. GRUBER'S w^^StRYWKTHHn^S HAGERS-TOWH fdlim *nB itonutrtj I FOB YEAH OF Oini LORD 1803. ■f ■ -S' . 1 HAGEBST01&, MD., PRINTED BY JO till 0B1BBE, - - - I? <var vwy Aadr**, *n order* for ltd* Almanack to M. A. BEHBY, Hagerstown, U&J^t m- W. wo» *2£ ■“*18 * C* m ■“* ** raiw»*iwa*n; 2s£M~ ^ **«mp««* -SSs^Usss^0* oSLiU*^.00- j S2£E££T""* 4 vSSBflSi* %aSfiSP!5ssa* ,«• »-*.WOkhm, nt*to». »*. -■’■ -':'* - : 4:' wmmm* laiwi^ **.^^Tfirioti Jftpm *hr Courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The front cover of the Hagers-town Town and Country Almanack hasn’t changed a lot over the last century. This front cover is fdom 1892. The price of the almanack then was ten cents and was 32 pages. The 2000 almanack is $2.25 and boasts 64 pages.

i|M. Strange: still hand painting pottery I And loving it.... BYLEECOGHLAN ,, Rappahannock News Staff Writer . Merrill Strange has been ' hand painting ceramics and ;; tiles for two decades. In order ■; to keep up longevity, an artist !1 must search for ideas and inspiration. One of Strange’s !. biggest influences has been ; photography. Strange sites j; Annie Leibowitz, the famous • photographer whose shots 1 have graced the covers of ; Vanity Fair and Rolling Stone, as one of her biggest influences. And from a certain dis• tance, a school of fish that I; Strange has painted on a ); series of tiles that adorn a ; kitchen wall has a photo-like Equality. The fish almost !, appear to be real. Strange says, “I started off ! just painting on tiles. I did go ; to art school. I went to the • Corcoran, but I never took a ! painting course there. I !; always took photography and • graphic design.” Strange wanted to create art that was practical so that • she could sell it. She enjoys i what she is doing and the I traveling her craft affords her. ; This past spring, Strange and « her husband, Phillip, traveled u to Morocco for a vacation. Morocco is known for its painted tiles and ceramics. The Stranges had the opportunity to see many examples of the foreign country’s art. She says, “I was just fascinated with their pottery and so I painted a lot of that for awhile.” Only two shows a year Strange successfully sells Rappahannock News Photo/Lee Coghlan BUSY, BUSY: A few objects left in what is usually Merrill Strange’s full basement. The busy fall and Christmas depleted most of her inventory. her art at the Virginia Company and the Town Duck in Warrenton and also at a shop in Nantucket, Mass. Locally, her work can be found at Talk of the Town on Gay Street. And due to her reputation, Strange only needs to do two shows a year. One is held at the Fourth of July celebration in Little Washington. The other is held at her home in December. When she first started out, she did many shows a year with her husband. But now, she has as much work as she can handle. She says, “I kind of like the shows. It’s nice to see people who like my stuff, plus they give me suggestions.” In the past, Mr. and Mrs. Strange used to work together as artists. Mr. Strange would do aspects that involved carpentry, such as a wooden box to hold knives or kitchen cabinets, and Mrs. Strange would do the adorning painted tile. But Mr. Strange is now a real estate agent for Coldwell Banker. Mrs. Strange enjoyed the days when they used to work together. But now her accomplice is her seventeen year old daughter, Lily, who wants to attend art school next year. Mrs. Strange says, “She’s a good painter and she’s a very good sculptress.” Developing a web page For the new millennium, the only big change will come with the development of a web site. She says, “I’m curious to get into the Internet and figure the web page thing out and see what happens with that.” But before that happens, one will have to see her work on display at the aforementioned shops. Or you can have a catalogue sent to you from the Virginia Company. Just call (800) 568-2746. Letters Different view on iridoiogy I was appalled to see the advertisement masquerading as news, “Iridology: taking responsibility”, in the Rappahannock News Dec. 22. “Iridology” may indeed have a long histoiy, as practitioner Kathy Edwards asserts, but so does astrology and any number of other pseudo-scientific frauds. v Edwards says the iris is an extension of the brain via the optic nerve. The optic nerve connects to the retina at the back of the eye, not to the iris at the front of the eye. Moreover, the optic nerve conveys information from the eye to the visual cortex in the brain, not from the brain to the eye. And Edwards’ assertion that every part of the iris has a corresponding part elsewhere in the body is just ludicrous. The problem with this kind of voo-doo science is that it just deflects attention from real signs of poor health and from legitimate ways of treating illness. I dread to think Edwards might actually prescribe some kind of therapy based on what she sees in someone’s iris. Edwards has every right to practice iridology, and you have the right to publish this kind of nonsense. However, you should either label it as advertising or have one of your reporters balance the story with responsible comment from the .. Fletcher family - an excellent choice Your choice of the Fletcher family as the “Citizens of the Century” was excellent. It “was not money given to needy people that i earned the family this honor. It was the advice [*. and direction given over the years to our citiip zens and officials. This counsel has helped | Jpold Rappahannock. Your editorial in the | same issue of your paper listed a number of • people who have also helped. ; Dorothy C. Davis, George H. Davis Jr. and • Dick McNear should be added to this group. ■ The Planning and Zoning process is the single most important movement in County History. Along with our citizens it makes p Rappahannock what it is today. George Davis wrote the first major planning ordinance in County History. He also convinced the Board of Supervisors to approve it. Dorothy C. Davis, Mayor of Washington, and her Tbwn Council adopted the first planning ordinance for the town. This was done well before other rural counties did any planning. Dick McNear has furnished excellent direction and advice for almost all of our major planning ordinances. I agree with Bill Fletcher, “Rappahannock is truly blessed”. Newbill Miller Washington Tfi& Taiiquier heritage and Tre&ermtimt Toiuidatian . is pleased to announce the release of a set of limited edition prints of a painting of Oak Hill, home * of Chief Justice John Marshall 1755-1835, entided “Glimpse of Tradition” donated by Kenneth Allison. The 24” x 30” prints, suitable for framing, will be numbered and signed by the artist. Contact the Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Foundation, Inc. PO. Box 548 I Marshall, Virginia 20116 (540) 364-3440 or Bob Sinclair 253-5814 • Duke Yowell 364-2796 Please contact the following for information on purchasing a print: Meadows Outdoor Foundation 253-5001* Marshall Vol. Fire Department 364-2047 • Equine Rescue League (703) 771-1240 Fauquier Tunes-Democrat 347-4222 • The Blue Peach 253-5536 (Proceeds Go To Fauquier Heritage 8c Preservation Foundation) medical profession. Gary H. Anthes Arlington Course available Jan. 11 A one-day Erosion and Sediment Control Course designed for contractors and excavators will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, at The Depot, 122 East Main Street, Orange. The curriculum includes: • State minimum standards • Structural practices standards and specifications • Maintenance of practices • Vegetative practices standards and specifications • Responsibility of inspector • Responsibility of job superintendent • Sediment basin and silt trap sizing. • Conversion of sediment basins to storm water basins • Project staging Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., and the course runs until 3 p.m. A Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual will be given to each attendee. There is a non-refundable registration fee of $10. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District are the joint sponsors for this course. To register or for more information, call 825-8591. ADOPTION Information Meetings Tuesday, January II, 6:30 p.m. Davis Library, Bethesda, MD Wednesday, January 12, 12 noon ICA Office, Washington, DC Tuesday, January 18, 6:30 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, Vienna, VA Tuesday, February 8,. 6c30 pm Davis Library, Bethesda, MD Wednesday, February 9, - 12 noon ICA Office Washington, DC Tuesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, Vienna, VA Placing babies and children from Russia • China • Ukraine • Bulgaria • Albania Quick Placement • Healthy Children • Personalized Legal and In-Country Assistance l<A International Children's Alliance 110117th Street, NW, Ste. 1002 wwwadoptica.org Washington, DC 20036 adoptionopOaol.com Phone 202-463-6874 Fax: 202-463-6880 i The Perfect Gift ...Anytirne UNUHSm* “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage

Donation to Great Meadow completes permanent course The Meadow Outdoors Foundation announced on Jan 3 the donation by Arthur W. Arundel of land for the complete Great Meadow race course, to be perpetually preserved in open space and for use by the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechasing classic and other events. The once-abandoned farmland near The Plains was found and personally bought by Arundel in 1982 when the Gold Cup lost its former race course in Warrenton to housing development. . He subsequently donated the original land needed for the course to the nonprofit foundation, named it Great Meadow and led its construction for steeplechasing, polo, other equestrian events and free use by other nonprofit community organizations. His latest gift of 110 acres on the far east side of the property — which up until now had been leased to the foundation for $1 a year — completes the permanent 175-acre Great Meadow facility. Arundel is a successful communications executive who pioneered American all-news broadcasting and has built a company now publishing 16 newspapers and Internet news sites. Over the past 15 years he has built the Virginia Gold Cup into one of the nation’s major steeplechase events, drawing crowds of more than 50,000 and broadcast.on national television. A former amateur steeplechase rider, Arundel once remarked, “In the first third of your life you learn, in the second you earn and then you give it all back. I just got into this with a bunch of pals to give back the good fun I’ve had in this great sport.” Great Meadow is today among the largest permanently preserved countryside field sports facilities in America and is under consideration as the equestrian site of the next World Olympic Games in Happanannock News Hie Photo FUTURE OLYMPIC SITE?: Great Meadow, near The Plains. the United States. George Strawbridge, president of the National Steeplechase Association, described Great Meadow as “the crown jewel of American steeplechasing.” The Meadow Outdoors Foundation estimates that 2.5 million people have attended events at Great Meadow. The site also became the free home to statewide cross country events and youth league soccer and hosts a Fourth of July celebration. State and county officials have cited Great Meadow for its excellent health and safety record. The only serious accident that has occurred on the property in its 15 years as a public venue was when a child inadvertently released the brakes on an official’s golf cart. When the cart rolled downhill, it struck Sen. John Warner — who happened to be a trustee of the Meadow Outdoor Foundation — and broke his leg. 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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 Y2K aftermath: no problems Because of the lack of problems associated with the leap into the new year, one may wonder if there was anything to be concerned about in the first place. But spokespersons from companies large and small confirm that Y2K was a serious issue. The reason problems did not arise is due to considerable preparation on everyone’s part. When asked about the smooth transition, Tom Matthews, external communications manager for Sprint, says, “It’s an indication that a lot of people did a lot of good work.” Sprint invested $3 million over the course of three years to ready against any possible problem. Matthews says, “It was money that paid off.” In addition, Matthews reports, “All the key potential problem dates are passed.” Allegheny Power Allegheny Power, the energy delivery subsidiary of Allegheny Energy, Inc. was pleased to announced that the Year 2000 arrived and all of the company’s systems critical to supplying power to customers are operating normally- lyWhile the company reported routine, scattered service interruptions in parts of its five-state service territory, none of the outages were related to the so-called Y2K computer bug. Allegheny Power crews responded promptly and service was restored as quickly possible. In preparation for Y2K, Allegheny Power devoted approximately 80,000 employee hours to the project and participated in two industrywide Y2K drills. The company’s planning included significantly increased staffing on New Year’s Eve, with approximately 1,200 employees working at power stations, substations, service centers, corporate centers and other key locations. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Rappahannock Electric Cooperative announced that there were no service interruptions reported at or after the midnight rollover time on Dec. 31, 1999. “Our preparedness and hard work paid off,” c6mmented Bruce Barnett, manager of administrative services, who oversaw REC’s Y2K remediation and compliance efforts. “New Year’s Eve was just another day for us and we hope everyone had a wonderful holiday.” REC began evaluating their systems in 1998 and remediation and testing of all systems was completed in December of 1999. F&M Bank Like the aforementioned' companies, local banks experienced no difficulties either. Jean Kresge, branch manager of F&M Bank in Flint Hill attributes the successful transition to “things that have been done over the course of the last year. We had to be in compliance. It took awhile to do that, but it worked.” Child advocate seminar is set The Action Alliance for Virginia’s Children and Youth, the Junior League of Richmond, the Virginia PTA and the Junior Leagues of Virginia will be hosting Child Advocacy Day 2000 in Richmond on Feb. 8 The seminar provides an opportunity for those concerned with the well-being of children and families to make their views known while the legislature is in session. Participants will, hear the latest on key legislative and budget issues expected to impact the lives of children and their families. For more details and to register, call (804) 649-0184 or email actionalliance@vakids.org. Time to apply for grants for trails The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation recently announced the deadline for applying for this year’s grant program for publicly-accessible recreational trails and trails-related facilities is Jan. 31. Program funding, in response to the growing popu larity of trails, has increased, and an applicant’s portion is now only 20 percent of the total project cost. Communities interested in applying should contact Jerry Cassidy at (804) 786-3218 for a grant manual. The manual is also available at www.state.va.us/~dcr /prr/trainfnd Y2K From Page A1 telecommunications lapses in Oslo, elevator failures in Paris, terrorist attacks in New York, 747’s falling out the sky over the Atlantic, whalewatcher boats mis-navigated into Pacific reefs by noncompliant GPS systems. All to no avail. I returned to Rappahannock knowing that I would at least find Y2K scars all over the farm. But my aging computer booted up just fine, the chickens were healthy and bore no obvious signs of Y2k stress, the cows eyeballed me as though it were the first of any new year, and the surviving white-tailed deer flashed me signst of welcome—to January 1, 2000 and to Rappahannock County. The techies had tried as they might to frighten me into buying a new Y2K-compliant computer, or at least a $299.99 software package that would make certain that my system would survive the rollover. They failed with me but they got their piece of the action. The doomsaye.rs and soothsayers and prognosticators had reissued their end-of-theworld barrage and call for donations and purchases. The news flashers had smothered us with Y2K-isms and -ishes and cautions and fears, but little ill came to pass. We all watched though, billions of us, as our Earth completed its 1999th rotation around the sun anni domini nostri Jesu Christi (in the year of our Lord Jesus Christ) according to the Gregorian revision of the Julian calendar. Whether Christian or Jew, Muslim or Hindu, Buddhist or Vodun, we all watched as one and, seemingly, ignored the Y2K threats and our too often violent natures to welcome, most peacefully, this year 2000. That is the story. / fRESPECT 1 THE EARTH .RECYCLE!

> Neighbors/B2 Obituaries/B5 Classifieds/B4, B5 * Real Estate/B6 Countryside Section B January 5, 2000 Citizen : of the Week Pat Atkins Grigsby Hothe: Castleton Occupation: Head Teller at Rappahannock National Bank. Accomplishments: Mrs. Grigsby, a 1973 graduate of Rappahannock County High School will celebrate her 11th anniversary with the Rappahannock National Bank in April. Prior to her banking employment, she worked at AHeen Inc. in Flint Hill. Mrs. Grigsby contends that her favorite aspect of the job is meeting the people and providing service. Her co-workers, Helen Sealock and Georgia Gilpin says, “Pat is a delight to work with, we couldn’t do without her, she has a great personality.” Mrs. Grigsby is a member of Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church and her hobbies include chopping and walking. She is married to Alvin Grigsby and they have one daughter, Rena, who is a senior at Rappahannock County High School and a part-time employee of Faith Mountain Company. The Rappahannock News is delighted to name Pat Atkins Grigsby as the first citizen-of-theweek for the year of 2000. If you haven’t met Pat we encourage you to stop by the Rappahannock National Bank and meet a r$al service oriented individual. Weekend . Picks/ \ Dapce planrii A.fundraijser dance wfttbe held at Rappahannock Eiememaffy $ohdptfbn /riday, ^an. WtHlnight. All >rocejkfs WUxrfpfc th^new „ 'tields.C6srt/s$!5 sih(^(fcand , R*axoupte. All RCHS alurhmN hamefrohn college are inviteoto fitteTJ ' new practitioners The community is cordially invited td attend a reception at the P^ppahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville on Jan. 16 tro/in noofi to 2 p.m. to meet and Welcome three new practitioners Who are now available to serve your health needs. ticensed acupuncturist, Eugene Spence, is available for appointments on Sundays and Oarr be reached by calling 804986-8788. Or Margery Manuli, M.D. lives in ANssville is now practicing homeopathy, as well as teaching us how to use this simple healing method with our own family members, 937-3326. Mdry Boudreau has moved her Office from Oldway to RHAC and is available for Feng Shui Consulting for commercial and residential purposes. She can be leached at 987-9369. 0pme and enjoy refreshments and interesting conversation with RHAC’s newest health care professionals. First grade hopes for New C Mrs. Deborah Flinchum’s first grade class at Rappahannock County Elementary School had the following hopes and wishes for the new century. • I hope my brother gets better because he has a cold. I hope I get more toys. • I hope that next year my brother will stop beating me up. I hope that the Russians will not blow up the USA. • I hope that I still go to the same school in the year 2000.1 hope that all the people would be good. • My mom had a cat and it got run over by a car. I wish my brother would stop waking me up. • I hope I get more money to buy Stelth Voltron. I hope me and my cousin stop fighting. • I hope in the year 2000 that the moon would still be out. I hope that the stars will still be out. ' • I hope my brother gets better because he is sick. I hope my cat can love me. • I hope my cousin gets rid of his problem. I hope my pets don’t die. • I hope I get my $5 and $12 back from my mom and dad. I hope my mom and dad start being good. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Barbara C. Wayland CENTURY HOPES: Mrs. Deborah Flinchum’s first grade students at Rappahannock County Elementary School expressed a variety of hopes and concerns for the new century. • I hope Clarissa and I will be friends forever. I hope I get to go to school every day because I want to learn. • I hope the Y2K bug does not come. I hope that everybody is nice to all the other people. • I hope I can get better because I’m coughing a lot. I hope I can have a nicer brother. • I hope that there are no more drunk people. I hope my mommy has more money. • I hope I could read two books. I hope my words are good. • I hope God would make me not scared of the dark. I hope God would take care of my dogs and cats that died. • I wish my mom and dad would get back together. I hope Lady Bug loves me very much because I love ner. She was my dog. She died. • I hope that B.J. and Tim stop calling me names. I hope that me and Taylor come friends. • I hope that I could go to Mars so I can see space. I wish that I could have a snowball fight. . • I wish I could have everything in the world. I hope I have lots of friends in the year 2000. RAAC to introduce new concept BY DR WILLIAM YOUNG Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Beginning on Jan. 14, the t Rappahannock . Association of the Arts and the Community (RAAC) is introducing a new multimedia concept for the new century at the Theatre in Washington. Involved in this new format, RAAC joins with other local groups and individuals during the year, including the Ki Theatre which on the ters across the street. The winter’s program will begin with “The Red Violin” at 8 p.m. on Jan. 14, preceded at 7:30, by a student violinist who will get us in the mood for the film. Following the showing, Sue and Alan Dranitzke will then lead a discussion, for those who wish to attend, at the Real Estate III office adjacent to the lobby. Light refreshments will be available. This film, which is highly occasion of the presentation . recommended by our music of the film, “Marcello Mastroianni, I Remember”; and theatric local experts, Julie Portman and Paul on Feb. 11, will provide at a reasonable cost an Reisler, will be the main event. It is a story spanItalian dinner served before the film at their quar- ning centuries and many locales including Cremona, Vienna, and Oxford. Seventeenth Century violin maker Nicolo Bussotti creates the greatest violin of his life for his unborn son. We follow as it changes hands over the next 300 - - years culminating with a contemporary auction in ^duntreal where musical instrument sleuth Charles Morritz (Samual Jackson) is bidding for the instrument. On Jan. 28, RAAC will present “The Sixth Sense” with Bruce Willis. Future releases will elaborate on that film and others to come. It should be an exciting winter and spring with “An Ideal Husband”, “The Best Man”, and other films already nominated for the Golden Globe Awards. Our record for choosing Oscars has been outstanding in the past. \ Plan ahead, join the celebration significant enhancement of RAAC’s life-style in Rappahannock at the wonderful Gay Street locale. 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Church fi Activities ■■■■" . County Methodist services County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 9 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Berlin Short) is pastor and invites the public. Sunday: Wednesday: a Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist „ Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: • Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. Nit. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 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. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. Children’s Choir 7:30 p.m. Mope Miii 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. FT Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday, Jan. 6: Epiphany Service w/coffee hour following Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. & 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Courtney E. Mauro and Melvin R. Atkins Miss Mauro to wed Ray Atkins Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Mills of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mauro of Warrenton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Courtney Elizabeth Mauro to Melvin Ray Atkins of Sperryville. Ray is the son of Melvin and Juanita Atkins, also of Spertyville. The bride-to-be is a 1998 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is currently a student in the nursing program at George Mason University.' Atkins is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is employed by Merillat Industries, Inc. in Culpeper. A wedding date has not been set. Destiny Menefee and Jeffrey R. Compton Jeff and Destiny are becoming one./. Mr. and Mrs. Carl R. Menefee of Sperryville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Destiny R. Menefee to Jeffrey R. Compton, son of Ray and Darlene Compton of Castleton. Destiny is a 1996 homeschool graduate and is currently employed by the Faith Mountain Company of Sperryville. She is the granddaughter of Sanford and Carol Waggoner of Reva and Richard Menefee of Sperryville. Destiny is also the granddaughter of the late Jean Menefee. -j Mr. Compton is a 1995 graduate of Rappahannotk County High School and T is currently employed 1>y Builders Supply and Lumber ofElkwood. > He is the grandson of Robert and Virginia Whorton of Castleton, and the late John and Lizzie Compton. The two will be joined together as one in April of 2000. E. Welch celebrates 9th Miss Elizabeth Welch celebrated her ninth birthday on Monday, Jan. 3 at The 8 Country Cafe in Washington with her parents, Bill and , ., Joanne Welch. All of Elizabeth’s friendst wish her a happy and blessed' year ahead. 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 Flint Hill Baptist . Church has worship service this Sunday at 11 a.m., with Robert O. Goff delivering the message. The public- is cordially invited. i. Flint Hill * rBy POLLY AYLOR , k . I 987-8136 . The United Methodist Women met recently with Thelma Crane, with 12 members present. Give me a call should you have news to include in this column. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 r SuiuUy M*rlr 1:16-28 Monday Marie 1:29-45 TuewUr Marie 2:1-17 W«d*Mr*day Marie 2:18-28 ThuriJay Mattkaw 2:1-15 Friday Marie 3:1-12 Packing it aii away? How exciting u> “deck the halls' ...bow s*d to pack it aU away. Christmas is so emotionally dazzling. As we decorate our houses and hake special goodies in the warm kitchen, we find energy we only seem to possess at that special lime. We sparkle and laugh as our spirits are warmed by the exhilaration of the season. Must we be so sad as the holiday s end? You know, we really don’t have tn pack it gU away, literally or figuratively. Perhaps, there is a special ornament that warms your heart oi a simple angel. Display it where you will see it throughout Hie year...where it will bring to your mind and heart the spiritual sparkle of Christmas. Jesus said in John 13:17.. “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” Surety He meant throughout the year. Kenieniher to attend sour local house of worship regularly this year. There is no better reminder of the Christmas season. 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$ 'i Fraziers enjoy annual holiday gathering Members of the Frazier family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons on Turkey Ridge . Road, on New Year’s ; Day for their annual ; holiday gathering. Those enjoying this occasion were Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mrs. ; Holtzman Frazier of ■ Fredericksburg, James {>, ' - Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 IwmmmMM and Mrs. Bill Peregory of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Vance and Trent of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Whorton, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Settle, Andrea and David, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Whorton, Mrs. Marsha Savage and Whitney, Carey Kelly, all of Rixeyville. Those attending from n. rrazier oi opotsyivama, Mr. ana Mrs. Clarence Frazier and Krissy of 'Woodbridge, Mrs. Linda Weakley and grandson, Cody of Standardsville, Miss Brenda Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Michael .Swindler, Billy Meade and Mrs. Marvin “Meade, all of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. CShelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Joe yPeregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and >Mrs. Jake Robinson and Tim, all local, w** The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe "Peregory and children was the setting for •a New Year’s Eve party. Singing, pickin, Zgames, food and fellowship made for a "great time for all as they watched the old year out and the arrival of 2000. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Witt, Joel Peregory and children, Kenny and Heidi of Winchester, Mr. Culpeper were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelly, Isaac and Natalie, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Compton, Victoria and Samantha, Richard Thiel, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark. Others enjoying the party, all local were, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory AiidL Loreii, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mf. and Mrs Jake Robinson and Tim, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Miss Kendra Hitt, Ray Wharton, Pepe Hernandez, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Kevin and Jason. Mrs. Ray Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Miss Brenda Frazier were shoppers in Fredericksburg on Friday and dined at Market Street Restaurant. Belated wishes are sent out for the birthday of Mrs. Cindy Heflin on Monday and the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Hamm, also on Monday. Wishes are extended to Mark Bragg, who adds another year on Friday and Crystal Heflin on Sunday, Jan. 9. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Mrs. Barbara Southard Clatterbuck and her family upon the passing of her father, Mr. Jack Southard, which occurred on New Year’s Day, at her residence here in Boston. The Arts of Windmore meets each Tuesday, 9 a.m. at Julia and all interested parties may call 547-2555. This writer has received a copy of the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Departments “Community Favorites” Cookbook and the recipes would satisfy any hungry appetite, when prepared. We hope folks will support this fund raiser and I feel sure if any member of the department is contacted, they will tell you how to obtain a copy. Condolences are extended to Mr. Earl Jewell and family of Scrabble Road, upon the loss of his brother, Mr. Carroll Jewell who passed away last Tuesday and was laid to rest Friday in Morning Star Cemetery in Luray. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. .Washington residents entertain holiday guests Christmas Day dinner guests of Everett and Patsy Estes, Ginger and Jessica •Were Bill Estes of Culpeper, Ike and Robin Frye and D.J., •Julie and E.J. Estes and Rusty •Smoot, all of Washington. Also joining them for dinner were Lauren Burke of Flint Hill, Cindy and Wayne Delfinger and Russell Henry, all of Front Royal. Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Daniel and Performance set for Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. The first “live” performance in 2000 by RAAC, at The Theatre, will be that of two young musicians playing Friday, Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. prior to the movie, “The Red Violin” which follows at 8 p.m. Dale Eugene Forrester, now at Hearthstone School, formerly at Wakefield Country Day School, and Liz Williams, now at Wakefield, are age 14 and accomplished violinists. ^ They have played together at the Shenandoah Valley Youth Chamber Orchestra, .and both have played violin since early childhood. Liz has studied under Simon Runplett in The Plains and recently performed for the French classes at Wakefield. Her parents are Megan and Eric Williams with whom she lives in Winchester. Dale is a ' talented and experienced concert violinist who has filled The Theatre with beautiful classical music and has enchanted local audiences on many memorable occasions. He has won the top instrumental musicianship prize at the annual Rappahannock Lions Club Bland Contests for three straight years. This unusual feature will preclude seating for the movie while they are playing. Please come promptly at 7:30 to enjoy these two talented musicians and then stay for more enjoyment with the acclaimed “The Red Violin”. Lee’s birthday celebration set On Monday, Jan. 17, the McCormick Civil War Institute of Shenandoah University and Hardtack Tours Inc. are proud to present an evening to commemorate the birthday of Robert Edward Lee. This celebration will be "held at Dean’s Steakhouse located in Front Royal, beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., with period entertainment provided by the Tuscarora Civil War Brass Band. A sit down dinner, fol-lowed by a lecture given by his, torian John M. Coski from the museum of the Confederacy in Richmond on the Robert E. Lee Exhibition, “Can anyone say that they know him?” will complete the evening. Reservations are limited, 'please call Samuel Riggs at 635-5078. Washington By RUTH CLARK <7C.UM Sally Keyser of Sperryville, Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill, Dwayne and Becky Fincham and son Alex and Mrs. Virginia Cloud. Frankie and Amy Jenkins and daughter Kayla were recent visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser: Happy birthday to Nancy Reeve of Woodville on THiesday, Jan. 4 and to Bill Welch of Flint Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Vergil Atkins of Sperryville continues to be a patient at INOVA Hospital in Fairfax and improving greatly. He is visited daily by family and friends. Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent from Friday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Sunday evening Frank Moffett and Page Moffett attended the Redskins football game in Maryland. New Year’s Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons were Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham of Culpeper, Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford, Sarah Brown, Bobbie Jo Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Lewis and Bernice Woodward were visitors later in the evening. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas. Sunday evening Mrs. Ruth Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons were among those attending Robert Falls eighth birthday at his home in Woodville. Just a reminder on Saturday, Feb. 5 the Washington Baptist Church will be presenting their annual Variety Show at The Theater in town. The public is invited and admission is free, but donations will be accepted for the church building fund. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley were Sunday guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Mrs. Ferol Simpson of McLean was a Wednesday luncheon guest of Mrs. Alice Butler. Friday Mr. and Mrs. Nick Penaranda of Culpeper were afternoon visitors of Mrs. Alice Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGuire of Vienna were Sunday luncheon guests of her mother, Mrs. Alice Butler. ^ave a great week and pleSte give me a call at 67536Q8 with your news! ~ INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS Happahannoch Nern-s Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. (540) 675-3338 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. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Prvyidjng Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 Upcoming Events Headwaters directors to meet The January board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. f Celebration at Theatre The ninth annual Rappahannock County birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held Sunday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington with a play “The Dream Beyond Freedom” by Mary Tinsley. All are welcome. A free will offering will be accepted for scholarships for RCHS students. The event is sponsored by Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee of which Lillian Aylor is president. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road Office. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146 or 825-7391 (TDD). Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes will begin Jan. 5 at Ki Theatre in Washington. Junior classes will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and adult classes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information call Arthur Drago, 5th Dan, Sensei at 635-7554 or Betsy Toth, 3rd Dan, Assistant at 349-0632. Students are welcome to join at any time. Presentation open to public On Jan. 12, Ms. Charlene Sajonas from the University of Virginia financial aid office will be at Liberty High School from 7 to 9 p.m. to talk about all aspects of financial aid. This presentation is free to the public. For more information call Sue Harmon at 439-4223 or 439-4224. Kick-off meeting scheduled The kick-off meeting for this year’s Relay for Life will be held ori Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. Team captains and prospective captains will find this meeting very useful according to Mrs. Ester Settle, one of the relay’s principle organizers. For more information call Mrs. Settle at 675-3252. Rehearsals to begin Jan. 10 The Front Royal Oratorio Society will feature Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana on its spring concert at the end of April, 2000. New singers are being sought, especially sopranos, tenors and basses. Rehearsals begin Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church on Luray Avenue. Auditions not required. For more information call 662-3616. Playgroup meets at Trinity The Mother’s Playgroup now meets indoors at Trinity Episcopal Church on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon. A donation will be collected weekly. For more information call Kathy at 9879099. 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. Citizens urged to attend meeting Everyone is welcome at the next meeting of the Coalition For The Safe Re-development of Avtex on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Samuels Public Library in Front Royal. Topics open for discussion include: Are you concerned about the safe re-development of The Avtex Superfund Site? Discuss Chemical Basins In The Flood Plain of The Shenandoah River? Where Will The Animals Go? Hear Wildlife Monitoring Updates? Add your signature to public comment about citizen monitoring of Avtex re-development. Get updated on the ongoing “Stakeholders” meetings. Contact Phenix or Maya at 540-6226162 for further details. Hospital to offer class Warren Memorial Hospital will offer a National Safety Council first aid class for the community on Monday, Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to register for the class, contact the Education Department at 636-0318. Friday dinners planned The Culpeper American Legion Post 330, located just north of the Culpeper High School on Route 229 is continuing Friday night dinners for all members, friends and guests of the Legion. The all- you-can eat dinner is served from 6 until 8 p.m. The public is always invited. Meal cost are $5 for members and $6.50 for non-members and $3.50 for children under 12. For additional information call 825-9835. Trout Unlimited meeting set The public is invited to hear Billy Kingsley discuss “Using Popping Bugs to Fish for Trout and Fishing on Smith and Beaver Creeks." Mr. Kingsley is a contributing author for American Angler magazine and is co-owner of the Blue Ridge Angler Fly Shop in Harrisonburg. The program will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Front Royal Youth Center, located at the northeast corner of Commerce Street (U.S. 522) and East 8th Street. This program is sponsored by the recently formed Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited that meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The Chapter charter includes a four-county area, all of Page, Shenandoah, and Warren counties and the northwestern part of Rappahannock County. Trout Unlimited is incorporated as a national, non-profit educational, charitable organization dedicated to protecting cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Advisory meeting planned The Special Education Advisory meeting will hold the first meeting of the new year on Jan. 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the library of the Rappahannock County Elementary School. All interested person are invited to attend. Sperryville committee sets meeting The Gateway Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Sperryville fire hall. For additional information or anyone with questions please call ^arb Williams at 987-8384. Havura Ktana group to meet Huvura Ktana will meet Sunday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library in Washington. The program will be the documentary film, “Delta Jews,” which is about the Jewish community in the Mississippi Delta area of the Untied States. The film should spark an interesting discussion, perhaps with some parallels to Jewish life in Virginia. The film runs approximately 50 minutes. For further information or questions, contact Karla Eisen at 703-753-9023’.

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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 aU dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept SaMiN fcr its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in sub|ect matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept 133 Lots* Acroogo LAND: 10scat 10K; 5 ac at 12K; negotiable, forested/cleared/springs. By owner. Nr Nafl Forest. MSTA. Must Sell ASAP. 540-987-1002. *---v 252 Lhrostock V___LJ LLAMASI Great. family fun/business. Gentle, clean, easy & economical to raise on sm. acreage. Compet. prices. 540-439-4665. LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY. 30 lbs/30 day, $ back guar. Dr. formulated. Herbal. Free samples.800-826-9247. Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 347-4222 / f > 273 w* s—_—__* JACK RUSSELL TERRIER puppies for sale. Ready for Christmas!) 1 Female, 2 males bom 10/15. Tri-colors, sable & while, rough, smooth, broken-coated. Shortlegged 12", oldfashioned variety. Father-rough coat, tri, champion working stock. Mother-smooth coat from English conformation line. Puppies bred specifically for good disposition, conformation. Ready 12/10 or will hold for X-mas. $350. 540-364-2929. r—-\ 294 Giveaways V-■■■■■'- V:' J FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. (limes [Community Newspapers | northern Virginia "N. I Legal Notices / BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock Country Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 27, 2000 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU *99-12-02 Alex Henze, owner of 8.52 acres in StonewallHawthorne District (Tax Map 40, Parcel 44C, zoned “A”-Agricultural) desires a Special Use permit to operate a cottage industry (furniture making and repair) in an existing accessory building on his property. Use allowed under Section 170-36(A) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170-62(E) of the 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, January 19, 2000 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 wntten comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. 1-5,1-12-00 BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator *293072 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code ot Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, vyill hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 27, 2000 at seventhirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #99-12-01 Susan C *— '*<»•—■« t and Trust, owner of 4 025 acres u< namptori Disirict (Tax Map 28, Parcel 60, zoned “A’-Agricultural) desires a Special Use permit for a professional office, less than 3 persons employed, to house the Rappahannock County office of the Piedmont Environmental Council, a non-profit organization. Use allowed under Section 170, Article 36(E) ot the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170, Article 66(E). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office 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, January 19. 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. do P O Box 519, Washington. Virginia 22747. in advance thereof BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 1/5.1/12/00 #293047 298 Lost SHEPHERD/HOUND mix, f/m, brwn. w/ blk. face mask. About 60 lbs. Lost in Castleton area on 12/27. Answers to Suede. 540-9377513 350 Business Services J 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. $1,475 OBO. 540-349-4843. 545 Full Time Employment * ■— > 605 Automobiles V---) HONDA 1996 ACCORD LX four door. Power windows and locks. AM/FM radio and cassette player. A/C 68.000 miles. Excellent condition. Call 703-4505864. $10,500. 500 Domestic Help Wanted LIVE IN CARE for elderly gentleman. Nursing experience preferred. 703-754-9846. 545 Fun lima Employment ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK Smith-Midland Corporation is seeking an Administrative Clerk for its Engineering Dept. The position will be responsible for filing documents and other clerical tasks. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel is required. Please send resumes to Smith-Midland Corp., P.O. Box 300, Midland. VA 22728 or Fax (540) 4391232. 545 Full Time Employment Restaurant General Accountant/Bookkeeper THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON A/P, A/R, General Ledger, P&L Put your “hands on” accounting skills and inventory & spreadsheet expertise to work in this newly created position at our prestigious inn Send resume with salary history to: HR, The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, Virginia 22747 fax 540/675-3100 t-—" "v Legal Notices I 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, February 7, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU *99-12-03 David F and Gracie L. Gillis, owners of 3 acres in Scrabble (Tax Map 56. Parcel 5, StonewallHawthorne District, zoned “C’-Conservation) desire a Special Exception permit for a residential care facility-Major for no more than 6 individuals Use allowed under Section 170, Article 36(B) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170, Article 63(J) of the 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, January 19, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for sucn 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 1-5,1-12.1-19-00 #293105 AUTO PARTS COUNTER SALES Part-time Positions. 16 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Exp required. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 CARPENTERS & HELPERS Own tools and transportation. Local work in Fauquier, Culpeper & Rappahannock counties. Call 540-825-8706 6PM-9 PM CONSTRUCTION/ MAINTENANCE HELPER FT, full benefits, not seasonal. Chantilly, VA area. Good driving record req. 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Send cover letter resume and salary requirements to: Box JEC290757 The Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 eoe* • • Non-smoking environment Start the New Year with a $100 Sign-On Bonus THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON Reservations * Custodian Housekeeping Waiter/Waitress * Busperson on-the-job training * uniforms * meals competitive wages * benefits Call Anne at 540/675-3800x46 Complete an application The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, Virginia 22747 DRIVER (CDL) Needed for regional hauls flatbed & van pulls. 540-937-4064 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 Restaurant NOW HIRIN& Apply In person for •Walt staff, Exp preferred *Asst. Inn Keeper PT •Line Cook PT & FT - Good Pay Bleu Rock Inn Sperryvtlle, VA 540-987-3190 STORE HELP Seeking 1 Full-Time, 1 Part-Time for days, evenings & weekends. Please Call ■ 540-675-3115; (mornings) • Ask for Rose.! Current Positions Available: Customer Service Representative needed for fast-paced Manassas office. Seeking independent, organized, selfmotivated individual w/great Interpersonal skills. CS experience required. FT w/benefits and PT avail. Fax resume w/salary history & requirements to 703369-0039 Attn: CSR. Accounts Receivable FT position w/benefits in Manassas. Must be selfmotivated, organized, responsible and meticulous. Begin a career w/ growing company . Fax resume w/salary history & requirements to 703-369-0039 Attn: A/R DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Randolph-Macon Academy has a unique opportunity in our Development Department. This is a growing opportunity for the right person. Candidates must possess strong written/oral communication skills and computer efficiency. Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize assignments and organizational skills are essential. Interaction with the public and acting as a liaison with our Parents' Association will be among one of the many job responsibilities. Minimum qualifications: Experience in business environment. A college degree in Business or related field preferred but not [required. Salary and benefits are competitive. Send cover letter and resume with references to Human Resources Director, R-MA, 200 Academy Dr.. Front Royal, VA 22630. Submit your resume no later than Jan. 17, 2000. R-MA is an equal opportunity employer. WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped upl Call 777-1110 Start 2000 with extra money in your pocket. ffk&iGwxxfcm. Company We are hiring a few friendly, out going people to join our retail team. Part-time hours to fit yopr schedule and ours - one weekend day included. The successful candidate will be flexible, easy going and customer friendly. We offer competitive wages, holidays, paid time <jff; as well as our great employee discount ; • Applications accepted until all positions are full, ACT NOW. Stop by to complete an application at: 12625 Lee Highway, Sperryville. '• Fax your resume to Judy at (540) 987-7288 or e-mail us at hr@faithmountain.com _An Equal Opportunity Employer

Legal Notices V I rf la I N I A: n the cncur coun of Rappahannock county WILLIAM N. ROBINSON and MELVIN L. JORDAN Complainants v IN CHANCERY NO CH99-38 MAURICE M CARTER MARION WIGGINS WYNDELL WELLS CARTER VONDELL CARTER MAMIE ELIZABETH ROBERTS MARY SOMERVILLE WATKINS HEL,EN DRIVER MAUDE T. MORGAN ELMA CLARK WELLS MARY L CALHOUN PATRICIA A. ROBINSON JAMES AUSTIN ROBINSON EUGENE HENDERSON ROBINSON the UNKNOWN HEIRS of JOSEPHINE L. WELLS SOMERVILLE; L. COLEMAN, JACK LUCAS ETHEL W. WRIGHT, SAM WELLS, CLARENCE WELLS, JOE TAYLOR, MARY L. CALHOUN MAUDE T. MORGAN. EUGENE AUSTIN ROBINSON, ELMA CLARK WELLS, and ROBERT ROBINSON or their widow or widower and heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, AND any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and / or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which THOMAS WELLS, SOMERVILLE WELLS THOMAS WELLS, JR., MOLLIE WELLS LUCAS BYRD WELLS, ANNIE BELL WELLS BRENT TENA WELLS TAYLOR, JOHN THOMAS TAYLOR CLARENCE TAYLOR, WILL LUCAS, THOMAS WELLS, III, BERNARD WELLS, WILLIAM WELLS HENRY WELLS, LILLIAN B. CARTER SOMERVILLE B. MONROE, MARY FRANCES WELLS ROBINSON, EUGENE AUSTIN ROBINSON, LIZZIE WELLS, MARYLOUISA WELLS, JOSEPHINE SESSION and ROBERT ROBINSON died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description PARTIES UNKNOWN, Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to partition the following real property situated in Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: • All that certain tract of parcel of land (Tax Map parcel 5-22), together with any buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances therewith connected, situate, lying and being in Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, the property being located on the road from Poe’s Road to Linden and more particularly described according to a plat and survey by J.t. Sutphin, Surveyor as follows: 1 Lot No. 1 Beginning at a pile ot stones near a bar post on Poes Road at figure 1 on map corner to Lot No 2 thence with said lots line N 50 % E 71 4/5 poles to a stake in the line of M. L. Baggarty's farm at figure 2 thence with his line N 43 V4 W 10 poles to a point on road leading from Poes Road to Linden at figure 3 thence with said road S 48 Vi W 10 poles to figure 4S 73 14 W 33 23/25 poles to figure 5 S 45 W 34 poles to figure 6 a pile of stones at corner of yard on Poes Road, thence with said road S 46 E 21 1/6 poles to the beginning containing 8 acres. LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM, however, the following described tracts or parcels of land previously conveyed from the original Lot No. 1 containing 8 acres described above, which tracts are more particularly described as follows: One- that certain tract or parcel of land, being the southwestern portion of Lot 1 and containing approximately 1 acre, more or less, which tract was conveyed to Mary Frances Wells by deed from Henry Wells, et al, dated November 28, 1914 and recorded in Deed Book 33, page 417. Said tract of land containing 1 acre, more of less, was subsequently surveyed and found to comprise the following: (1) a tract of land containing 0.644 acres as shown on a plat of survey by Joseph G. Brogan, Sr., C.L.S., dated July 28, 1971 and attached to a deed recorded in Deed Book 101, page 393, and (2) a tract of land containing 0 5769 acre as shown on a plat of survey by Richard W. Thomas, L S., dated October 12, 1987 and attached to a deed recorded in Deed Book 167, page 394. Two- that certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre as more particularly shown and described according to a plat and survey by S. M. Boyd, Jr., C.L.S., dated March 13, 1964, which tract was conveyed to Robert Myers by deed from Mary Frances Wells Robinson, et al, dated August 27, 1966 and recorded in Deed Book 87, page 51. Three- that certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre as more particularly shown and described according to a plat and survey by Walter M. Duncan, Surveyor, dated April 27, 1951, which tract was conveyed to Albert Carter Jett and Bessie May Jett by deed from Josephine L Wells, et al, dated September 5, 1958 and recorded in Deed Book 88, page 72. AND BEING the residue of the land conveyed to Thomas Wells as by Deed of Partition dated June 12, 1900 and recorded in Deed Book V, page 69 from Daniel Sloan, David L. Sloan and Adelaide Helen Moten conveyed to Thomas Wells (as the heirs at law of David Lloyd, deceased). And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Complainants to ascertain in whal county, city or state the Defendant MAUDE T MORGAN, EMMA CLARK WELLS and MARY L CALHOUN reside, without effect; and. It further appearing that the above-named Defendant HELEN DRIVER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia end her address is unknown; and, It further appearing that the above-named Defendant MAURICE M. CARTER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is 2330 Good Hope Road, S.E., Apartment 1112, Washington, D C.. 20020; that the above-named Defendant VONDELL CARTER is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is PH 1, Horizon House, 1300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22202; and. It further appearing that the heirs at law of JOSEPHINE L. WELLS, SOMERVILLE L COLEMAN, JACK LUCAS. ETHEL W WRIGHT, SAM WELLS. CLARENCE WELLS. JOE TAYLOR. MARY L CALHOUN, MAUDE T MORGAN, EUGENE AUS TIN ROBINSON. ELMA CLARK WELLS, THOMAS WELLS, THOMAS WELLS. JR . MOLLIE WELLS LUCAS, BYRD WELLS, ANNIE BELL WELLS BRENT, TENA WELLS TAYLOR, JOHN THOMAS TAYLOR, CLARENCE TAYLOR. WILL LUCAS, THOMAS WELLS. Ill, BERNARD WELLS, WILLIAM WELLS. HENRY WELLS, LILLIAN B CARTER. SOMERVILLE B MONROE, MARY FRANCES WELLS ROBINSON, LIZZIE WELLS, MARYLOUISA WELLS, JOSEPHINE SESSION and ROBERT ROBINSON who now are or may be de ceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject to be partitioned or disposed of in this suit, i any such hexs at law there be It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 15th day of FEBRUARY, 2000 in the Clerk’s office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street. Washington, Virginia. 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that this order be published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy ol this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held, and that a copy ol this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the atoresa ! affidavit and which is listed above ENTERED this 15th day of DECEMBER, 1999 Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: DOUGLAS K BAUMGARDNER Counsel for Complainants The MiHer Building 211 A Main Street P O Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 (703) 675-3617 Virginia State Bar No. 15989 12-22,12-29-99 and 1-05,1-12-99 *292150 Employment BLUERIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Biueridge Technologies, a leading provider of Internet-enabled document management software, has several openings in our software development and customer service departments. Come join a fast-growing company that’s WEST of the traffic. Principal Software Engineer Senior Software Engineer Multiple positions - senior developers for our OPTIX server product. Candidates must have substantial UNIX/C experience and several of the following skills: X/Windows/Motif, C++, client-server, RDBMS (Oracle preferred), SQL, Windows NT. Minimum 2-5 years experience. Senior Web Engineer Senior developer of our OPTIX Web product, will spearhead several new technology initiatives. Candidates should have substantial UNIX/C experience and several of the following skills: C++, Java, Apache Web, CGIs, Java Servlets, XML, and Windows NT. Minimum 2 years experience. Systems Engineers 7 Multiple positions providing pre & post-sales product support. Candidates should have 4+ years experience in hardware set-up & configuration, either PC or Mac desktop, UNIX or WinNT OS, RDBMS, SQL, basic networking, system administration, analysis, and some scripting/simple programming. Positions require travel. Technical Writer Develops end-user and administration product documentation. Candidates should have 5+ years experience writing highly technical documents, a working knowledge of programming languages and software technologies, and familiarity with Internet technologies and architecture. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and thorough knowledge of word processing and desktop layout programs required. Biueridge Technologies, Inc. PO Box 430 Flint Hill, VA 22627 540-675-3015 Ext. 238 _Christine® blueridge.com COFFEEWOOD CORRECTIONAL CENTER POB 500 MITCHELLS, VIRGINIA 22729 FAX # 540-829-7383 CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR: Corrections Institutional Rehabilitation Counselor $25,881 - 40,406 + State Benefits fpos. #001181 Duties: Plans, implements, reviews and coordinates casemanagement treatment programs for adult offenders. Counseling and evaluation of needs to determine programs. Req.: College degree in Social Services, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field. Casemanagement exp. Knowledge and exp. in theories and principles of counseling. POSITION CLOSES 1/12/2000. Office Manager $25,881 - 40.406 + State Benefits fpos Duties: Manage all inmate records for the institution. Coordinate counts, transportation, releases and transfers. Req.: HS/GED Extensive knowledge and exp. in Records Management. Prev. supervisory exp. excellent oral and written communications. Knowledge of security procedures and classifications in a correctional facility preferred. POSITION CLOSES 1/12/2000. Food Operations Manaaer-A $23.675 - 36.962 + State Benefits (pos. 000471 Duties: Directs the activities of inmates in food prep and serving in compliance with sanitation stds. Req.: HS/GED, knowledge of volume food prep, serving, storage, temp and sanitation. Prev. Supervisory exp. required. POSITION CLOSES 1/12/2000 Corrections Officer $21,657 - 33,881 Continuous RECRUIT Duties: Maintains security, custody and control over inmates at the Institution and while in transport. Supervises inmate daily activities and records behavior to insure safe environment. Training and uniforms provided. Requirements: HS or GED, 21+ years old, valid driver's license. Previous experience in military, public or private security helpful but not required. Registered Nurse $30.929 - 48.287 (pos. #00065) Duties: provides/administers general nursing care to inmates, working independently in a clinic setting. Assists physician in exams. Performs prescribed treatments and dispenses medication. Keeps records and updates charts. Req.: Graduation form and accredited nursing program and RN license. Exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. medical care. Corrections Nurse Technician $22.643 - 35.351 (Position 00070) Duties: Performs general nursing and related medical services to inmates. Req.: LPN License, exp. in general nursing and/or emerg. care PART-TIME Corrections Nurse Technician $10.88 - 17.00/hr. DOE Duties: Performs general nursing and related medical services to inmates. Req.: LPN License, exp. in general nursing and or emerg. care. Registered Nurse $14.87 - 23.21/hr DOE Duties: Provides /administers general nursing care to inmates in clinic setting. Assists physician dispenses medications and recordkeeping. Req.: Graduation from accredited nursing program and RN license. Exp. in general nursing and/or emer. care. If there are questions regarding the duties and qualifications please contact the Human Resource Office @ 540-829-6483 ext. 2163 or 2171. A state application is required-resumes are not accepted in lieu of a fully completed state application. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. EOE More Of What You’re Looking For! &appaJjannocfc J^etos Obituaries Terry Fritts Sr. Front Royal resident Terry Wayne Fritts Sr., 62, of Front Royal died Sunday, Dec. 26 at Warren Memorial . Hospital in Front Royal. Graveside services were conducted on Thursday at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mr. Fritts was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Front Royal, a son of Lillie Catherine Simons and Howard Fritts. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4265 and Loyal Order of Moose 403. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Sharon Holliday Fritts; two sons, Terry Wayne Fritts Jr. of Front Royal and Anthony W. “Tony” Fritts of Bristow; three daughters, Sheri L. Fritts of Bristow, Shelia F. Estes of Front Royal and Tammy R. Ricketts of Washington; a stepdaughter, Kathy Jo Cook of Front Royal and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Richard Fritts of Front Royal and Wilson Fritts of Fairfax and two sisters, Edith Fabretti of Front Royal and Helen Wilhite of Annandale. Pallbearers were Daniel Clater Sr., Bobby Hibbs, Cletus Jenkins Jr., John Kibler, Noah Mahoney Jr. and Michael Pullen Sr. Officers and trustees of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4265 served as honorary pallbearers. Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4265, entrusted to Bobby Hibbs for Sharon Fritts. Carroll Jewell Farmer Carroll Lee Jewell, 53, of Brandy Station died on Tuesday, Dec. 28. He was bom on Jan. 27, 1946 in Warrenton. He was a farmer. He was a son of the late Roy Lee Jewell and Virgie Mae Jewell. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Carrol Jewell of Brandy Station; two daughters, Lisa Carrol Jewell of Brandy Station and Rebecca Lynne Thompson of Reva and three grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Roy Jewell of Madison, Earl F. Jewell of Castleton and Alvin Jewell of Culpeper and four sisters, Stella A. Catrier of Orange, Amy Good of Luray, Sarah Menefee and Ruby Baker, both ^JflOUCjtzts, by Randy Minter FINDING THE WORDS Those who go to funerals and pay condolence calls arc often at a loss to find the “right” words to say to grieving family and friends of the deceased. Grief counselors advise well inlcnlioned visitors to avoid giving advice. The offering of sympathies should also avoid any mention of knowing how the grieving person feels. Awkward moments may also he averted if visitors refrain from making vague offers to do anything if needed. Instead, it is more constructive to share a personal memory of the deceased or to tell of the impact that the departed person had upon the lives that he or she touched. These are offerings that will likely he wellreceived because they involve personal feelings and experiences. Dealing with grief is awkward in p;ul because of the strong emotions it evokes. Offering your concerned presence with those who grieve is often the best comfort one can give. At the MOSER FUN KRAI. HOME, 233 Broadview Ave.. we urge you to consider prean angemcnls as an option because of the opportunity it gives you to have your wishes met and the care it offers your family by assuring them of your desires. Our two chapels can accommodate both small and large funerals. Call 347-3431. Bright View Cemetery is located just outside Warrenton. QUOTE: "Can I see another s grief and not seek for kind relief ' ” -William Blake of Culpeper. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Dec. 31 at the Bradley Funeral Home in Luray with Pastor Frank Painter officiating. Interment was in the Morning Star Lutheran Cemetery in Luray. Harold Jenkins Luray resident Harold Burnett Jenkins, 91, of Luray died on Thursday, Dec. 16 at Page Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 26, ' 1908 in Stanley and was a son of the late Burnett R. and Maude Mae Goodrich Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a funeral home attendant and was still an active employee at the Bradley Funeral Home, where he had worked for more than 43 years. He was a member of the Luray Fire Department and the Luray Christian Disciples of Christ Church. On June 21, 1929, he married the former Lillian Lillard, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Frances Shackelford of Luray; a son, Frederick L. Jenkins of Alexandria; a brother, Warren F. Jenkins of Takoma Park, Md.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several cousins in the Rappahannock area. He was predeceased by a sister, Elsie J. Pohle and a grandson. Graveside services were conducted on Sunday, Dec. 19 at the Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery in Luray by the Rev. Glenn E. Clements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luray Fire Department or to the Harold B. Jenkins Memorial Fund, Luray Christian Church, P.O. Box 752, Luray, Va. 22835. Stonewall Southard Castleton resident Stonewall Jackson Southard, 66, of Castleton died Saturday, Jan. 1 at his daughter’s residence. Mr. Southard was born Sept. 6, 1933 in Libby to the late William and Lillie May Strother Southard. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy Estelle Wharton Southard; three daughters, Barbara. Clatterbuck and her husband, Harvey of Boston, Bonnie Skowronski and her husband, Peter of Washington and Brenda Jenkins and her husband, Tony of Sperryville and two sons, William Southard and his wife, Margie of Flint Hill and Donnie Southard of Castleton. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, John Southard of Culpeper and a sister, Lucy Mae Carrick of Lanham, Md. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 4 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. Carl R. Menefee officiating. Interment followed in Sperryville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roy Burke, Ricky Burke, Terry Cubbage, Richard Menefee, Brian Clatterbuck, Nathan Clatterbuck, Lewis Compton and Junior Pullen. Cletus Young Front Royal resident Cletus Franklin “Frank” Young, 72, of Front Royal died Friday, Dec. 31 in the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 4 at the Community Faith Baptist Church in Front Royal by Rev. Larry Andrews and Rev. Bobby Andrews. Burial followed in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Young was born Feb. 11, 1927 in Washington, Va., son of James and Temprest Printz Young. He served as the first Chief of Police of the City of Fairfax. He was a signalman 3rd class and an anti-aircraft gunner on the Navy Destroyer McClelland at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II earning the Asiatic Pacific Medal with three stars and the Victory Medal. He was an active member and deacon of the Community Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothea C.A. Young; a son, Larry F. 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Organizations set meeting dates Well the Y2K that wasn’t. I bet more people stayed up this New Year’s Eve, than ever before, just to see if something happened. I’m sure glad that everything went off without a hitch or glitch. Okay, lets start the New Year with the Amissville clubs: The Amissville Homemakers met on Jan. 3, the new officers were sworn in. They meet the first Monday of each month at the Amissville Baptist Church at 7:30. If you want* more information or to join, call President Wanda DeLong at 937-7518. The Amissville Ruritans will meet on Thursday Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. The Ruritans are looking for new members. They also need help in finishing the community building. If you can help our please call President Charlie Mills at 937-6134. The Amissville Community Association will have its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville Methodist Church. We will be electing new officers for the year and discussing the community as a whole. All persons who live in the Amissville area, whether you live in Culpeper or Rappahannock are invited to attend. For more information call Jan Makela at 937-5718. The Amissville Health and Fitness Club is still meeting every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at the Amissville Church. Nancy Nicholas is the person in charge, for more information she can be reached at 9374470. Joining this club may help with those New Year’s resolution to get fit! The Amissville Baptist By AMY HITT 937-3401 Missions groups resume this Wednesday at 7 p.m. All children ages three to 18 are invited to attend. There are lots of classes and exciting things to learn and do. For more information call 937-6159. Sunday, Jan. 2, the Amissville Baptist Church had a Deacon’s ceremony. There were three new deacons sworn in: Patrick Hendren, Rick Bailey, and Bill Potter. The ordination was very moving. Congratulations! Happy birthday wishes to the following: Jacqueline Dawson, Eric Keller, Zachary Herbert, Madison Herbert, Luke Morrison, Lauren Morrison, Mattie Nawrocki, Christian Nawrocki, Curtis Stuart, Adrian Butler II, and to our nephew Eric Hitt. Belated birthday to Curt Stuart who turned 16 on Dec. 28. Congratulations to Ronnie Jones, who received a trophy for “Most Valuable Player” for the Titans Team Little League Football. The Redskins played well on Sunday. I hope the Va. Tech team shows the nation who is number one. Go Hokies! Well that’s it. Call me with any news. Have a nice week, and think snow! Breakfast, lunch school menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Jan. 10: Cinnamon tasteries pr cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 11: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jap. 12: Hot oatmeal/toast or/cereal/milk, toast, juice andjmlk. Thursday, | Jan. 13: Yogurt/toasr\j»r cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Jan. 14: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice or milk. Lunch: Monday, Jan. 10: Sausage and cheese pizza, garlic bread sticks, choice of two: buttered peas, hot apple crisp, chilled fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 11: Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, choice of two: vegetable sticks, mixed fruit, applesauce. Wednesday, Jan. 12: Hot dog on bun, gingerbread/cool whip, choice of two: mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, baked beans. Thursday, Jan. 13: Steak nuggets, hot biscuit/butter, Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT SINK OR SWIM? It's never too late to learn how to swim. Just call u.s and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. ♦ American Red Cross choice of two: parsley potatoes, green beans, jello fruit salad> Friday, Jan. 14: Spaghetti, hot garlic bread, choice of two: buttered com, choice of fruit. RCHS Lunch: Monday, Jan. 10: Pork nibb'lers, macaroni and cheese, peas, chilled fruit, hot biscuit/butter or tuna saladlan bun, hamburger on bun. Tuesday, Jan. 11: Chicken pattie on bun, parsley potatoes, green beans or hot steak and cheese, potato rounds and fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 12: Homemade vegetable beef soup/crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, onion rings, choice of fruit or pizza, chilled fruit. Thursday, Jan. 13: Taco’s, garlic bread sticks, french fries, chilled fruit or burrito/salsa, hot dog on bun. Friday, Jan. 14: Lasagna, garden salad, buttered com, hot homemade garlic bread or grilled ham and cheese, com dog. RECYCLE Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office in Washington. Christopher I. Parrish to Pandit G. Patil and wife, 51 acres, Jackson District. $196,350. James Fletcher Massie and wife to James Fletcher Massie Jr., one ^percent undivided interest in three tracts, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Frank Stanley Skowronski and wife to Stanley F. Skowronski, 76.48 percent in 30 acres. $233,615.81. Child Care and Learning Center Inc. to Child Care and Learning Center LLC, 3 acres and .772 acre, more or less, Hamptpn District. Grunkle Associates to Godfrey W. Kauffmann, 228.7018 acres, Wakefield District. Godfrey W. Kauffmann and wife to Godfrey W. Kauffmann, 228.7018 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Lindsay Willoughby Green Eastham, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Fletcher King Eastham, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, New listing: In Flint Hill chi lovely Rl. 729. Attractive 3 story house replete with full apartment on lower level, 4 BRs/2 BAs and den up, spacious main floor. Large in-ground pool overlooked by new decks, 2 car detached garage, carport, 10 pretty acres with views. $319,000 Well built bride Rambler with 4 BRs/2 BAs. Family room, den, garage, large shop and \iews. 4.39 acres. $259,500 Contemporary Home: with 3 BRs and 2 BAs on private 14 acres. Streams, partially open, decks, cathedral ceiling in LR with stone fireplace, outbuildings and more. $219,950 Real Estate fU/ltic JIk.iu I liti'Minj; K,,_k K.4 "UNIQUE" describes this rare opportunity. Situated on one acre in Town, dating to 1749 and 1810. Offered to the discriminating buyer at $349,000. Hie Buyer's Agency, Inc. f Butch Zindel, Broker p- (540)675-1190 ^ M butchz@summit.net Mi 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 (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 4 Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 _I____: . : --- - -.___i-------- - - - - 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Stephen Michael Leake to T.G. Taylor Construction LLC, lot 6, Blue Ridge Subdivision, Piedmont District. $20,000. James V. DeBergh Jr. and wife to James V. DeBergh III, 3.988 percent undivided interest in 102.6224 and 64.5195 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. James V. DeBergh Jr. and wife to John Robbins DeBergh, 3.988 percent undivided interest in 102.6224 and 64.5195 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Subscribe to tbs Bappahammck Mmm mtmat aeofl • r Cali OfSwiaiNfc ■i.luUlflV Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office PARK BOUNDARY and Broad Hollow Stream are features of these 10.1 wooded acres. $75,000 OFF AARON MOUNTAIN ROAD - 25.5 acre wooded parcal.$80,000 THINKING OF SELLING? Let us help you. Residential, acreage and farm listings needed. Over 26 years experience selling Rappahannock County properties. James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 _fefi ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. South Wales Culpeper Co. - Start the new year off with this great investment for your family - a 5 BR, 4.5 BA brick front Colonial on one of the prettiest 1+acre lots in South Wales! Approx. 4,900 sq. ft. of living space on three levels including a 2-story entrance hall and library w/oak floors, skylights, FP in family room, large deck off breakfast area, upgraded kitchen, separate DR, 2-zoned heating/cooling systems, side-load garage and paved driveway. Additional incentives -1 year home warranty and a seller willing to pay some of purchasers’ closing costs. ^ $309,500 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m M Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 IS INCREDIBLE VIEW I of Old Rag Mountain from the backyard of this 4 BR, 1.5 BA Farmhouse. There is room for horses and other livestock on this 6 acre parcel, improved by a good bam and shed. Original part of house built circa 1875. Priced below assessment at $112,000. RENAISSANCE Call Philip Strange (540) 825-3300 • (800) 825-6825 (540) 829-6975 fax www.coldwellbanker.com 01 at CUSTOM BUILT COUNTRY COLONIAL m mKAV* mi srrr Five wooded acres, 14 miles west of Warrenton. Deck & porch, hardwood floors, stone fireplace. For sale by owner, who is the builder and a Real Estate Broker, licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Buyer's Agency, Inc. Butch Zindel, Broker (540) 675-1190 q 540-937-5703 Owner is licensed Real Estate Broker butchz@summit.net MU*. NQUM* oeeomwMiTv