Rappahannock News, January 26, 2000

123st Year... No. 4 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26,2000 www.timespapers.com 50 cento : Registration date draws near In order to be qualified to vote in the Presidential Republican Primary on Tuesday, Feb. 29 you must register no later than 5 p.m. bn Monday, Jan. 31. For the convenience of eligible citizens, the Voter Registration Office of Rappahannock will be open for registration Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Voter Registration Office will be open on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the convenience of registered voters who need to vote by absentee ballot for this election date. For additional information contact Nancy S. Newlin, Registrar of Voters at 675-3739. Calendar updates Rappahannock County Public Schools will be closed all day on Thursday, Jan. 27 for Parent/Teacher conferences. Conferences will be held 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. School will be closed all day on Friday, Jan. 28 for staff training. Democrats to meet The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee is fortunate to have Bernadette Devone, Political Director of the Democratic Party of Virginia, as the guest at the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. Ms. Devone’s focus is on the local Democratic committees, helping with party building, affirmative action and outreach. ,^inspirational speaker, she will V have much to share with all. A full agenda will also include reports on the successful Lobby Day trip, progress reports from the precinct captains, and from the other committees. All county Democrats are encouraged to attend. This meeting is open to the pubic. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infi.net. Spring soccer registration set The Rappahannock County Soccer League announces that spring soccer registration has begun. There will be on-site registration at the Rappahannock County Library on Feb. 5 from 10:30 until 1 p.m. The registrar will be at the library to take registrations. Registration fees are $35 for the first child and $30 for each additional child. Scholarships are available. New players must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Registration forms are also placed at the county library and the main office of Rappahannock „ County Elementary School. Please feel free to call the Registrar, Sara Lawrey at 6751781 with any questions you may have. Happenings • Monday, Feb. 7, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. in the courthouse. • Tuesday, Feb. 8, the Rappahannock County School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Feb. 9, the Washington Town Council will meet 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. The snow fell and the wind blew, the temperature went down to near zero - being out on this day I saw Old Rag dressed in white against a beautiful blue sky. Forensics team brings home Rappahannock County High’s public speaking team took first-place “Small Schools Sweepstakes” honors at the Hill City Invitational in Lynchburg on Jan. 15, becoming the first Rappahannock team to bring home a trophy bearing the inscription year “2000”. The two-foot tall sweepstakes trophy is awarded to the team that wins the most individual trophies. Heritage High School hosted the all-day event, which attracted approximately 300 students from 30 high schools competing in ten forensics categories. Five of ten RCHS students who competed at the event qualified for final rounds, where each earned an individual events trophy. They were: Senior Rebecca Metcalfe, first in original oratory; senior Adam Rogers, second in humorous poetry; senior Jami Gillis, fourth in imprompi tu; senior Ian Blubaugh, sixth in extemporaneous; junior Tatiana Siccardi, sixth in original oratory. Five other Rappahannock students competed at the sanctioned Virginia High School League (VHSL) tourney: Seniors Ryland Pace and Katrina Smoot in impromptu; senior Sara Opseth, original oratory; senior Julie Payne, humorous interpretation and sophomore Amanda Swift, impromptu. All students competed in four preliminary rounds. One Rappahannock student, Ian Blubaugh, earned first place in all four preliminary rounds. To qualify for the fifth and final round competition (and a trophy award) each student had to place in the top six in his or her respective category. Serving as judges from Rappahannock during the tournament and traveling with the team were Mr. Chris Kilpatrick, Mr. Andy Platt, Ms. Maria Siccardi and RCHS forensics coach Mr. Jon Heddleston. / - . The Lynchburg tournament markfed the third time the team has traveled this season, whjcljf iricluded Richmond on Dec. 11 and Charlottesville on Rappahannock will host for the- fourth consecutive year the Bull Run District Toumamettbon Wednesday, Feb. 23. Regional and state forensics and debate competitions follow in March. For information about these upcoming events, contact Mr. Heddleston at the High school at 9878575. ‘ Rappahannock News Pholo/Bartiara C. Wayland WINNERS: Rappahannock High’s public speaking team brought home the first trophy for {he new year. Members of the class, left to right, front row, Amber Welch, Tatiana Siccardi, Sara Opseth, Lainie Morgan and Amanda Swift. Back row, left to right, Teacher Mr. Jon Heddleston, Katrina Smoot, Allison Baker, Julie Payne, Jami Gillis, Ian Blubaugh and Adam Rogers. r / f Funding discussed at Planning BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer At its January meeting, the Planning Commission was presented with a hand-drawn map of county conservation easements by Potomac Environmental Council President Chris Miller. According to the map, that also appeared on the cover of the Jan. 12 issue of the Rappahannock News, Rappahannock County can boast nearly 10,000 acres, or seven percent, of its privately held land in such donated easements. Miller also encouraged the Planning Commission and the county to be cognizant of and enthusiastic about legislation pending "in the Virginia legislature that commits $40 million over the next two years to fund land conservation. He noted that applications are presently available and that “many organizations have filled them out and are awaiting funding.” Late last summer the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution, at the request of the Conservation Land Coalition, supporting such a dedicated funding source for land conservation in Virginia. The Conservation Land Coalition’s proposal called for the funds to be drawn from the Commonwealth’s portion of the retd estate recordation tax. At the top of the meeting, the Planning Commission elected its officers for the calendar year. Despite Werner Krebser’s health-related absence, he vtfhs unanimously reelected Chairman, and Vice^ Chairman Tom Junk was reelected as well. Agricultural-Forestal l. District changes As its first review” of the yeaf^ the * Commission considered Newbill j.; ■ Miller’s application for a tag-on to the Haskell Agricultural-Forestal j. District of two parcels that had been withdrawn from that district in 1995 “for estate planning purposes.” The application was unanimously approved. The Commission next considered the application of Robert Bridges of Reality Farm to withdraw 25 acres from the Jenkins Mt. A-F District which, according to Mr. Bridges, will “remain in farm use.” Mr. Bridges noted that he had recently donated a conservation easement of 200 acres to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, had voluntarily reversed a 20 acre family subdivision, and had placed a covenant giving up the right for any future family subdivisions, thus assuring that the “property will always remain as it is.” After supporting public comment from Dick McNear and Bob Dennis, who characterized the application as “a win-win for the county,” the application was also unanimously approved. Flit Office proposed Commissioner Susan Babcock presented her application for a special use permit to convert an existing Vj residence, in the Washington U.S. ' 211 General Commercial Zone, to professional office use. Ms. Babcock, who recused herself during consider; - ation of this application, proposed to ; < convert the house for use as an office >,by the GOMO Land Trust and Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC). PEC, should the application be approved, would establish a Rappahannock County field office at this location, and would staff the office, according to Ms. Babcock, with “part time staff to begin—later one full time and * part time.* Administrator John /McCarthy rec» ommended approval contingent upc a Health Departmen t review in 90 120 days to check o the septic q?' tern which shows “possible sigr problems.” Ms. Babcock also / that she does “not, wish for th property” and “if the proper' ship changes th j use will apply.” Supporting public comi heard from Chris Miller, P members Jim Gannon t a McNear, Robert Bridges Dennis, but Alvin Henr that the application be the chiropractic office cial use permit \x{ continue 211, where VDOT ret. i See B

Sparrows, Juncos practice spring songs On a recent overcast morning, I heard the sweet, pensive song of a white-throated sparrow. The four notes hung in the air and turned a gray day into gold. The first, slightly melancholy low note was followed by three on a higher key that carried a serene optimism. There was hope in the song of the little brown bird. I don’t know why the bird was singing a spring song in January. Was it a practice session for the coming spring, when the song will announce dominion over some opening in a New England spruce forest? From what perch was the bird singing this simple song? I half hoped, half knew the clear whistled notes came from my brush pile, only a few yards from the bird feeder and the kitchen door. This pile of small branches and twigs would be considered by some to be unsightly. Juncos and white-throats regard the pile — now 3 feet high and at least 5 feet across its base — as a refuge. When I return from an errand and drive into the parking area behind the house, the wintering finches flee from the bird feeder to the safety of the dense, tangled interior of the brush pile. They do the same when I go out the back door. To the birds, I fall into the category of a large predator. A sharp-shinned hawk landed in the red maple tree last week. Juncos, whitethroats and Carolina wrens fled to the safety of the pile of brush. There they were safe. I enjoy thinking that the white-throat population in the yard has increased in direct proportion to the growth of the refuge I have created in the yard that had its origin in laziness. As I gathered branches and twigs All Things \ Wild And | Wonderful ' John Trott i after high winds had tumbled them down, and piled them at the base of the maple tree, I reasoned that I would remove this debris of nature to a place less obvious. That did not happen, and the refuge for birds has grown to its present size. Each November, yellow leaves from the maple drift down and form a kind of roof, providing a dry interior within the pile’s interior. Now, in January, whitethroated sparrows feed on the platform feeder nailed to the railing of the steps leading up from the back yard. On occasion, one will engage itself in the double scratch, that bit of sparrow dancing that consists of one small jump forward, followed by a quick, much larger movement back with both feet. This sends seed flying and works well on leaf-covered ground. I have heard myself say aloud, “You don’t need to do that on the feeder!” The brown sparrow ignores me and scratches away. The white-throated sparrow is normally a ground feeder. On first arriving in October, they tend to scratch for seed among the leaves on the stone wall under the feeder. By late November, an adventurous individual has learned there is more seed available with less effort on the plywood platform. 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Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 ) This farm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Address: m New Address: :,fV/ x .. nhannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is very Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, 186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel turns. Inti. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, it additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 uhannock.; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. j'RRj Seind address changes to Rappahannock 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. — chickadee, titmice, nuthatches, cardinals and goldfinches — as they jockey for position and choice seeds. It is not long until this one white-throat is followed by others made brave by his seedfinding success. Often I stand at the bay windows and look down on these birds and wonder at the delicate shading and combination of browns that make up the patterns on the whitethroat’s back. Underneath, the bird’s breast is smoky gray with very faint stripes. His throat is only a shade lighter, and the black and white stripes on his head are dull and indistinct. In late spring, the birds will molt, changing old feathers for new. Before leaving my yard in early May, the throat of a male will be as white as his head stripes. Brilliant yellow spots — his lores — between eye and bill will be bright and clear. This plumage signals his readiness to fly north and declare through song his rights to an opening in a spruce forest of New England or Canada. With less contrast and clearly striped breasts, females are no less elegant in their subdued plumage. She does not require the level of refinement of a male. As the day of his leaving nears, the white-throated sparrow will sing more and more on bright mornings. I hope he continues to practice and welcome the day long before that night in May when his urge to migrate sends him into the night and on his way north. Panther Pause: news in brief BY JAN MAKE LA Volunteer Coordinator Public Schools • “Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” The past week has turned Rappahannock County into a winter wonderland. We hope that all of you had a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather from your favorite vantage point, whether inside by the fire or out on a snowy slope. • The Rappahannock County Public Schools Special Education Advisory Committee will have an Open House on Tuesday, Feb. 1. If you are interested in attending, please call Mrs. Sherry Hamill-Huff, Advisory Chairperson, at 6753848, or Mrs. Helen Williams, Director of Special Education, at 987-8773. • RCMS teacher, Mrs. Lilo Wolfe, is happy to announce that her class was one of the first 600 entrants to win HBO’s 12-part video series, From the Earth to the Moon, that chronicles the voyages of the Apollo astronauts. The contest was sponsored by “Time for Kids”. In order to enter the competition, students had to write a short response to the question “What makes me want to learn?” We are very proud of these students for taking the initiative to participate in this program. • Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend the RCES School Program on March 2 or 3. The program will be the culminating activi ty for the RCES Artist in Residency, “Making Waves”. The three artists involved in this endeavor are talented dancer, Sharon Wyrrick, phenomenal musician, Paul Reisler and amazing visual artist, Rose Marie Prins. This will be a production that you won’t want to miss. Please plan to attend. We especially encourage our volunteers to come and be entertained as our way of thanking you for your generosity. The program will be presented at 7 p.m. on March 2, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 3. • The RCES Magazine Drive will begin on Feb. 10 and continue through Feb. 21. This is the major fimd raiser for the year for RCES, so we encourage you to support the effort if a student should approach you about purchasing a periodical. • There will be a home RCHS Boys’ Basketball game on Friday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. Come cheer on the team as they play Madison County, and hear the talented RCHS Pep Band! • The next RCHS home Volleyball game will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 1 against Stonewall. The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to support these talented young women. • The 6-12 grade Science Fair will be held at RCES Feb. 2-4. If you have a student who is participating or you just happen to love science, please plan to stop by the school and enjoy the exhibits. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs, Assistant Superintendent, at 987-8773. • RCES was happy to play host to an amazing goldsmith from Washington, Mr. Edmund Cavanaugh, in sixth grade science classes recently. The students were fascinated by his presentation. Mr. Cavanaugh showed the students, who have been studying the properties of matter and solutions, the processes involved in working with sterling silver and gold. If you have not had the opportunity to stop by his shop, the quality of his work is exquisite and well worth the visit. Many thanks to this talented artist for sharing his time and talents with our students. • Parents, please remember that there will be no school for students on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 27 and 28. Please make necessary child care arrangements. Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursdays, however, from 12:45-8 p.m. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, please contact your child’s teacher to do so immediately. • The RCPS inservice Day on Jan. 28 will have two components: Social Studies and Technology. Instructional staff in our school division are making every effort to master the first four of eight required technology standards by May. 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On Friday staff who still need assistance will be involved in training sessions to complete these standards. • There will also be a guest from the Governor’s Best Practices Center who will present ways to teach the Social Studies curriculum more effectively. She will be helping teachers to align their Social Studies curriculum with the state SOL tests. • The RCES PTO is sponsoring a Teacher Dinner on Conference Night, and parents are invited to send in a covered dish to help out. Volunteers are still needed to help set up and clean up before and after dinner. This is a wonderful way to say thanks to our teachers for the incredible things they do for our children. If you are able to help, please call Jan Makela, Volunteer Coordinator, at 9878259. • The first parent meeting for the RCHS Senior Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 2 at 5:30 at RCHS. If you have agreed to serve on this committee, please try to attend. If you have questions, please call Mrs. Mel Paratore at 987-8773 or Jan Makela at 987-8259. Thanks . to Mrs. Andra Logan, RCHS Transition Teacher, and Mrs. Judy Atkins, RCHS Teacher Aide, for acting as faculty representatives to this committee. • The parent committee to help plan the RCHS After Prom Party has begun meeting to plan this fun event. SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) co-sponsors the event as a safe alternative for students after the prom from midnight to 5 a.m., but we need many more parent volunteers if this event is to be a success. If you would like to be a part of this very special activity in your child’s life, please call to volunteer. Contact Mrs. Susan Fox at RCHS at 987-8575, or Jan Makela at 987-8259. • Have a wonderfully warm and safe week! Wakefield Country Day School news BY LORI FERREIRA Rappahannock News Contributing Writer • Hooray for the Wakefield Country Day School Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball teams! The girls have enjoyed four victories in a row with two close games against Emmanuel and Notre Dame, a 36-13 win against Colonial Beach, and a crushing 45-9 win against Wakefield, The Plains. WCDS boys also triumphed over Wakefield, The Plains, in an exciting, edge of your seat game ending in a 5446 win! Kudos to the WCDS Owls! Come out and cheer the boys on Jan. 27 at 4:30 at home as they face RMA, and show your support for both WCDS teams on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Wakefield, The Plains, starting at 1 p.m. • On Saturday, Jan. 15, the WCDS Studio Art Classes visited the Phillips Gallery to view the showing of Renoir to Rothko, The Eye of Duncan Phillips, accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Pamela LynnTucker and fellow art teacher, Joyce Hunt. The trip gave students the opportunity to view these Impressionists’ and Modernists’ works first hand. The students were encouraged to look for techniques and styles they may like to try in their own classroom artwork. • The Wakefield Country Day School Drama Club, directed by Mrs. Aney MassieHoehn is in rehearsals for its Spring Play, “The Importance of Being Earnest”, by Oscar Wilde. Performances will be held on Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available for sale prior to the performance dates. The community is wel- ‘ come. Last year’s Spring Play, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, by William Shakespeare, was a huge success!

Science Fair to be held Feb. 3-4 BY PATTI WADDELL Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Students of Rappahannock County Middle School and Rappahannock County High School are busy getting their science projects ready for theRappahannock Science Fair, which will be held on Feb. 3-4. The public is invited to visit the Science Fair from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. Students at the Middle School level are investigating a variety of topics. For animal lovers there are: Kate Kruczynski’s Gerbil Psychology, Ben Rupchis’ The Effect of Weather on the Eating Habits of Birds, Jeff Burke’s The Effect of Scents on the Training of Coon hounds, Dustin White’s The Effect of Environment on the Response of Earthworms, Emma Clough’s The Effects of Conditioners on Horse Coat Quality, Mazie Drake’s Are Virginia Songbirds in Trouble? Megan Humbles’ Does Light Equal Flight?, Ashleigh Burke’s The Affect of the Full Moon on Animal Behavior. Those who like human studies should check out: Lauren Kruczynski’s The Effects of Different Types of Music on the Mood and Blood Pressure of Different Aged People and Brittany Thornhill’s The Effect of Calcium on the Human Body. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy Richard Stanley’s and Tymeyer , Freeman’s Does Artificial Turf Equal Injuries? and Megan Payne’s Wanta Hit a Homer? Environmentalist should enjoy Jacob Stilley’s The Effect of Pollution on River Organisms. Physics and Chemistry lovers will want to visit Allison Antony’s The Effect of the Sun Catcher’s Design on the Temperature of Water, Caity Waites’ The Effect of Magnets on Plants, David Miller’s The Effect of Weather on the Helium Stability of Balloons, Malcolm Sonnett’s How “Quick” is Quick Sand?, Chris Frazier’s How Well Does Water Freeze?, Nathanial Griffin’s Baffle Test for a Glider, and Latoya Porter and Ciera Buzzell’s In or Out-the Effect of Gravity on Plants. Consumer product enthusiasts will want to check out Mattie Nawrocki’s The Effect of Chemicals found in Soft Drinks on the Degradation of Organ Tissue, Mike Thiel’s Comparison of Computer Processors, and Angela Brown’s Absorbency of Diapers. Senior division students are also investigating a variety of topics. For environmentalist’s there is Kori Alexander’s Passive Solar House Construction as Determined by Changes in the Angle of Solar Radiation. Computer enthusiasts will enjoy Josh Anderson’s Compare Web Browsers and Henry Robertson’s Computers. Animal lovers should check out Sean Robertson’s Octopus Intelligence: Fact or Fiction and Alyssa Berry’s Comparing Traditional and Homeopathic Remedies for Treating Illnesses in Hofses. Geologists should like Zack Bridgeman’s Comparing Building Codes in Earthquake Prone Areas to Non-Earthquake Areas. Those who enjoy human projects should visit Dawn Andreoni’s Comparing Different Age Groups of People and Their Music Preferences as Determined by Target Audiences for a Variety of Radio Stations. Physicists should enjoy Bren Miller’s Rocket Propellants. Artists should enjoy Krystal Murray’s Comparing Types of Ceramic Clays. On Wednesday, Feb. 2 students will set up their displays in the Rappahannock County Elementary School Multipurpose Room. Local winners will receive plaques, ribbons and invitations to the Piedmont Regional science Fair to be held in Charlottesville on March 16. Senior Division Winners at Charlottesville continue on to the State Science Fair and possibly even to the International Science Fair. Across the country, science fairs provide opportunities for students to actually do science themselves, and to show off their achievements. Students plan and carry out an experiment, collect data and interpret the results. The fair is the culmination, as students showcase their projects for the judges and the general public. Awards will be presented to winning students on Friday afternoon. In the event of bad weather, the science fair will be held on Feb. 10 and 11. Please check the Rappahannock Schools’ voice mail at 987-9316. Stream monitors wanted Attention all county residents! If you are interested in protecting the streams in Rappahannock County, please keep reading. An effort is underway to gather citizens interested in becoming stream monitors. Any county resident can participate in this effort. Mr. Jay Gilliam of the Izaac Walton League’s Save Our Streams Program along with representatives of the Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Conservation Resources are PRETTY TILE UGLY GROUT? (The Stuff Between The Tiles!) Tired of moldy, missing, dirty cracked grout? We can clean, seal, repair, regrout & stain/change grout color! 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We still have farms around us, though few of us are farmers. We still have historic houses, public buildings and villages, and it is vitally important that we preserve them. We still have open spaces, thank God and good zoning laws, and we cherish them and must work ever harder to keep them. But the economy and the culture that sustained these j things in the past is but a nostalgic memory. The commerce that once supported our local stores and businesses moved first to suburban malls, then to big-box superstores, and now is moving to j Nowhere, that is, the Internet. The culture of working where you live and living where you work drove away with the Age of the Commuter. Everything that supported small farms, small towns and small businesses in rural counties has collapsed, which is why places like Rappahannock County are vanishing from America. Better than most places, Rappahannock County has been able to deflect and resist the forces of change. The county was blessed with some significant deprivations, we never got a railroad, we never got an Interstate Highway, Thursday 1-27: OPEN MIC. Warren Phinney Saturday 1/29: Ben Andrews and fllan Lee Open Than. - Sunday 5:30 to closing Family Dining & Fine Mask Exciting New Mena Changes 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.com U we never discovered gold or oil or coal here, and we haven’t been discovered, so far, by Bill Gates or Steve Case. We were also blessed with some far-sighted and caring people, such as the county leaders who shaped our zoning ordinances in the 1960s and the activist like Phil Irwin and Mitzie Young who founded the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection to beat back those who would have put such blights as high-voltage power lines, ski lodges, and Disneyland in our back yards. So we have been lucky. But how long can our luck last? I believe that luck won’t be enough to hold back the tidal wave that is sweeping over the region on all sides, Loudoun, Prince William, Fauquier, Culpeper counties. Our turn will be next. I just don’t know how soon “next” will arrive. Maybe it will be the y»ear 2000. Certainly it will come in the decade ahead. If we are to have any chance to preserve what we love about Rappahannock County, now is the time to get organized and get ready to defend it. That is why I think the year 2000 must be a year of rethinking and renewal for all organizations and people in this county who are willing to fight to prevent us from being Fairfaxed and V-DOTed into oblivion. We of RLEP hope to use the year ahead to educate ourselves and others on the issues facing the county. We hope to expand our membership, and energize our members into action. We need the help and support of all people who are concerned about preserving the beauty, tranquility and rural way of life we enjoy in Rappahannock County. We have been rethinking our programs, our budget and our plans for the future. It is our hope to provide more opportunities for all our citizens to become active in our efforts to preserve and protect Rappahannock County. We also want to reach out to people who never have supported RLEP, perhaps even those who have been suspicious or hostile toward a bunch of “environmentalists”. We may be able to find common cause on some issues even with those who aren’t about to join our organization or any other. I don’t know how much we can do in one year, or even several years, to mobilize the kind of grass-roots movement and enthusiasm that would have a real impact on the future of Rappahannock County in the new century. I know that is worth trying to do that. . I know that Rappahannock County is one of the last of a special breed of endangered places. I know that nobody outside this county is going to preserve and protect what we hold dear. So that means we’re “it.” Like it or not, we’re here at the time and the place where the future gets decided. All of us who care about this place, and about our way of life, have been called to this duty. The old soldiers have faded away. The old century is gone. The old excuses for inaction are worn out. We, the people, are the only force that can defend Rappahannock County’s natural beauty and rural way of life. This is our fight. Let’s not lose it. James P. Gannon is president of the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection. He may be reached by calling 987-9536 or e-mailing to gannonnjp@summit.net. This article is adapted from the December 1999 issue of the RLEP News. SOHO LAUNDROMAT Now Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATED AT MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET L1 MILE WEST OF SPERRYVILLE 987-9100 Don’t take your wash anywhere else! ^/aith d>^ountain Company GIVE YOURSELF A WINTER TREAT! DON'T MISS THE $10 ROOM IN THE OUTLET ATTIC! 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-l&appafjannocfe JJetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager 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: RappNewsQtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2000 Our View Conservation Is sprawl awareness sweeping into the Statehouse? The legislation promoted last year by the Conservation Land Coalition and supported by the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors might bode well for the future of the Old Dominion. This legislation would, for the first time, establish a public fund for land conservation, and would allocate $40e million per year from the funds generated by the State recordation tax. These would not be new funds nor require new taxes, but would be a reallocation of money already collected by the Commonwealth. These funds would be used by the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation, in part through grants to local governments, to preserve and protect open spaces, agricultural land, natural areas, and historic , sites. Forty million dollars per year may not save all " of Virginia’s open spaces and important historic sites, but would certainly help and, perhaps, might serve to increase the awareness of the public and our legislators to the importance of such preservation. Rappahannock County too could use such help, for where else in Virginia might one find a county so well worth preserving. Let’s encourage our representatives to support this legislation, and let’s bring some of those land conservation funds home! Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of David Clanagan During the “A Dream Beyond Freedom” presented at the The Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 16 in honor of the Martin Luther King 11 “ Jr. celebration, Arthur Green Jr. is pictured here with his lawyer, Michael Tinsley Jr. in the Birmingham jail scene. Letters Majority residents want Route 615 improvements I live on Route 615, Castleton Ford Road. I, like the majority of Castleton residents, who live on this road must travel the unsafe Route 615 Castleton Ford Road section daily. We would very much like spot repairs and road improvements performed. This nine tenths mile section is beyond maintenance and does need improvements before it can be safely maintained. At present the road has been improved and surface treated on both ends leaving this short hazardous section in the middle. If the writer of the article to the editor on Jan. 12, had researched or even cared enough he would have attended the Board of Supervisors meeting. The writer would have known that there is a petition, with 50 plus signatures of Castleton community residents. These signatures are of residents who either live on or must use this hazardous section of Castleton Ford Road. This petition was not referring to Route 615 Turkey Ridge Road. The particular section discussed has a very sharp dangerous narrow curve with a steep embankment and a blinding no line of site for oncoming traffic. It also has a very narrow road surface with deep ditches and is impassable without stopping and trying to maneuver oncoming traffic without being crowded in the deep ditches with no shoulders. Some of us care about the life safety of our family members and others. However, there are many who could care less for others life safety or property and never attempt to slow down, but see how far they can force you off the road. As far as the road improvements causing additional speeds believe me the speed is already there. At least with the improvements the safe driver wouldn’t have to repeatedly be forced in a ditch and have a shoulder to stop on safely. The main reason the county has remained in its present state is the fact of our excellent Comprehensive planning and excellent decision making of our Board of Supervisors. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Bob Anderson to represent us in the Hawthorn District who airs on the side of life safety, but still strives to preserve the scenic visual enjoyments of county residents. . I, too as a landowner in Rappahannock am committed to protecting our scenic views and keeping development to a minimum however, not at the cost of a life. I have also worked in public safety for 27 years and very much committed to the life safety of others. For this reason my neighbor and I are both donating the majority of land to VDOT for the needed improvements. Road improvements will not increase roadside trash as suggested. However, the gentlemen who wrote tl^p article should spend his time trying to keep the community dump site open at Scrabble. He can bet that as soon as this is closed the trash will increase on the roadsides. Especially on these secondary unimproved roads where the violators can easily dump without being detected due to hearing anyone approaching in the gravel sections and very poor line of site. The same holds true at present with the road hunters who know they can get away with breaking the law due to being ' able to be undetected due to no line of site for the deputies to catch them. It is pretty bad when I have to move my horses and my neighbor must move her cattle each fall to a neighboring farip on a paved road area which discourages road hunters due to being easier for deputies to patrol to keep them from being shot for a deer. The gentleman who wrote this article to the editor instead should have major concerns for the life safety of our Volunteer Fire and Rescue responders who must use this hazardous road to respond to the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department. They must also use this road many times to respond to life threatening emergency calls where minutes are critical to the ones in need in our community. In addition, the school bus and children who travel this section are at a very serious risk of injury or possible loss of life • due to the hazardous deteriorating road conditions. As far as! the gentleman suggesting someone take an alternate route being he lives much closer to 522 Boston and Scrabble should consider using this route himself for the sake of life safety of others on our section of Route 615. Steven L. Fincham Castleton Kathy Edwards, careful in giving advice I disagree with Marion Sherman of Cincinnati, Ohio. I don’t think it took any “courage” at all for Gary H. Anthes of Arlington to lambaste Kathy Edwards and her practice. Western medicine, Eastern medicine, isn’t it all just the latest, best guess? Does any one practice have all the answers? In my experience, Kathy Edwards is not “dangerous.” When I have consulted with her, she has been exceedingly careful to balance the advice of my western doctor with her knowledge of alternative therapies. In fact, she refused to offer any advice until she had all the information. No, that’s not quite true. She did recommend a warm bath. A long, warm bath. As the tone of her article suggested, Kathy is a woman devoted to education and healing. In my opinion, “courage” would have been shown if either Mr. Anthes or Ms. Sherman had spoken with Ms. Edwards before condemning her and her practice. Miranda Hope Flint Hill Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Jan. 26, 1950 On an acre donated by Mrs. Lily Barber between her home and that of Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Winfrey, ground will be broken for the new Baptist parsonage being built by Woodville and Mt. Lebanon Churches. Maurice O’Bannon gave use of the bulldozer to dig the basement, several carpenters in the neighborhood have given a week’s labor and C.W. Hawkins is giving his services in the construction. The new parsonage will be ready when the new minister arrives in May. According to a statement issued from the office of D.C. Link, Principal of Washington High School, word has been received from Thomas T. Hamilton, director of Secondary Education, State Department of Education, Richmond, to the effect that this high school has been placed on the accredited list for 1949-51. On the suggestion of Robert L. Brown, treasurer of Rappahannock County, the salary set for the treasurer’s office was fixed at $3,200 with $600 added for a part-time assistant. This is a saving of $500 to the county, and Treasurer Brown stated that he, as well as anyone could know, was in a position to state that the county needed to save money wherever it could. 25 YEARS AGO Jan. 30, 1975 Warren and Rappahannock Counties will operate as separate school divisions in the employment of personnel after July 1, 1975. The decision was reached by the Warren Board following a joint meeting of the two school boards after OA Norton, present superintendent, informed both boards he will retire at the end of the current school year. Flint Hill Fire Department has purchased a new rescue squad motor unit which was put into operation Jan. 25. The 1974 Dodge van was purchased and equipped in Markleysburg, Pa. Emory Russell, Frank Huff and Douglas Bywaters brought it “home”. Lynn Atkins of Flint Hill was awarded the trophy in the big game contest sponsored by the Rappahannock Fish and Game Club. Presentation was made Monday night at the club’s meeting. He bagged a 10-point, 169 pound field dressed buck in Bean Hollow. Morgan Johnston of Washington, president of the hunt club, awarded the trophy. Braxton James of Amissville was named outstanding fireman of the year by the Rappahannock County Firemens Association. H is vice-president of the Amissville Fire Company and has served this volunteer organization for many years in different capacities. 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 25, 1990 If the budget for education submitted by outgoing Governor Gerald Baliles is approved by the General Assembly, Rappahannock County will receive $28,000 less in state aid for its schools next year than is expected this year. In addition the state money for education will be another $28,000 less for the 1991-92 year than for 1990-91. Superintendent David Gangel gave the School Board this news at the board’s January meeting last Tuesday, which was rescheduled from Jan. 9 because of snow. Floyd Grigsby has been named General Manager of the Wetsel Seed Company by Southern States Cooperative of Richmond. A native of Rappahannock County, Mr. Grigsby is a graduate of Virginia Tech. The Rappahannock Woman’s Club annual fashion show will be held on March 11 at Rappahannock County Elementary School. This year’s theme, Country Reflections will feature fashions from Frank’s and Warren Quality in Front Royal and Peebles in Warrenton. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND VC Book courtesy ot First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: The Outdoor Primer from the 1920’s was used often in the Washington School System. In the back w each book you will find nursery rhymfes, memory selections, the alphabet and a word list. There is also a section: “a word about the book.” This particular book focuses a lot on winter and the author assures the reader that with each returning spring the revival of old longings and primitive desires would lead us out to the fields^«rid woods. The books were written in the hope that it will present to the child simple reading material about the things of his/her own environment and within the fields of their interest. The book is on display at the First Washington Museum.

Editorial & Opinion i BY DON AUDETTE [ What exactly do we mean by a town, J or village, or hamlet? How are they i defined? How big are they? What do they , look like: 1 his second in a series of articles on | towns, villages, hamlets, and open space covers | the characteristics of traditional small commui nities. First of all, Virginia does have a cumber! some legal definition of a town in its Code of | Virginia. “The word “town” means any existing i town or an incorporated community within one ! or more counties which became a town before noon, July 1,1971, as provided by law, or which has within defined boundaries a population of 1,000 or more and which has become a town as provided by law.” Thus Washington and Woodville are legally 1 “towns.” Even though they each have nowhere near 1,000 inhabitants, the General Assembly , authorized them before July 1, 1971. Washington was established in 1796 and j incorporated in 1894. A definite boundary was drawn around it as a result of incorporation, enclosing 185 acres. Its size and shape have changed over time and it now has 182 acres. Woodville was established in 1798, but was never incorporated, so it has no defined bound1 ary, no defined acreage. Virginia, like the rest of the country, has no | legal definition of a village or hamlet. But people who have studied small communities have come up with their own definition of a traditional village and hamlet, based on area and population. The following measurements are taken from real life cases of small communities that have had long, vibrant histories and have not been despoiled by development. In a book entitled, “Visions for a New .American Dream,” by Anton Clarence Nelessen, a traditional village is defined as covering between 100 and 500 acres, having a population between 200 and 1,800 inhabitants, and containing 100 to 600 dwellings. He also notes that a hamlet covers between 10 and 100 acres, has between 12 and 300 people, and four to 100 dwellings. By these criteria, all communities within Rappahannock County are small villages or hamlets, a rarity for a county in this day and age. Besides size, much has also been written on the attributes of the traditional village. About how they are on rising ground to avoid flood plains, or to obtain fresh air, or to take advantage of views. Or they might be in gentle valleys, near mills and water transportation. Many traditional villages are on the curve of a Opinion roadway. In olden days, roads followed the contours of the earth. It was more efficient for horse-drawn wagons. But above all. traditional villap-ps have open space about them for farming, horticulture, or the raising of livestock. There are neither housing developments on the outskirts, nor commercial strips along the roadways. Instead, there is a great sense of place and a great sense of community. Thus, as one comes upon a traditional village, its pastoral setting produces a very pleasing effect. A curving road helps out. Instead of people looking straight ahead down a roadway “tunnel,” drivers and pedestrians see homes, small stores, people out and about, including children and pets. And once entered, many villages have a natural focal point, such as a church, a village green, a cluster of shops and homes, or a distant vista. The traditional village or hamlet also has plenty of large trees about, for shade in the summer time and some protection from light rain and snow in season. It is interesting to note that in the 1894 act to incorporate Washington, Va., the town council was “to provide and protect shade trees” on streets, alleys, and sidewalks. Flowers, shrubs, hedges, small parks, and places to sit, add to the natural effect of a village. In many cases, such usage came about as part of the “town beautification movement” of the 1890s. If a river or stream is nearby, there are additional sights and sounds to add to a village’s attractiveness. Village buildings are small and in harmony with one another. It has been found that houses 75 feet or less across from each other on a roadway allow people to talk to one another. In the old days, people would sit out on their porches and meet and greet neighbors. Most traditional villages and hamlets have wide sidewalks, narrow roads, light traffic, low speed limits, and in the evening streetlights come on. There are no wide expanses of asphalt in front of buildings. Such villages have a warm, lived-in feeling about them, developed over decades, even centuries. They show that the people living there cared and still care about how their home town looks. The key to defining a traditional village or hamlet is its human scale. Almost everything is within easy walking distance. Nelessen notes that people will walk See OPINION, Page A6 Get what you want. Get what you need. 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Box 548 Marshall, Virginia 20116If - (540) 364-3440 or Bob Sinclair 253-5814 • Duke Yowcli 364-2796 ■■'■■/The cost of the print is $175, $100 is contributed to the fieidtagfe Foundation and $75 will go to one of the forv.v • ' - , organizations You can make \ donation by contacting one of the following to pun,h Meadowy Outdoor foundation 2S3-5001* Marshall Volunteer K?* fvp *v>*. 5- W»rentoo Volomter pj|f IVpartmem Ifile M ‘P J ■ :| 4JpP; fauii'jii'icr: TP nPP FP-iter' 1 ? : '= T 3T4P/iO iPrP-;..- ;P'Pp'S rrpfpppT 'pi'" 'Priiiqi^cr Tinis7:pHpi:; PI .t:fc?';;43il2V;* Inc ITPc ppsP p"„ :ip . P-.. .p, h o: APmp <r P> v>;;r:Km Poa .k;-4 V;A itpffi f 7mk .:P..rp>i PIP. P a, bkathwestor Fs tvaanatt 5 ho< 5 t*!' O Como Ilain 'Hd■ f>- ' < ~ A 11 * « A J~M - •ft ' All Proceeds Are Tax Deductible Board From Page A1 deceleration lane be installed. The Babcock application was unanimously approved. Rural business endeavors Alex Henze applied for the right to convert an accessory building at his residence for use as a furniture making and repair facility. This ‘cottage industry’ application would be established in an area zoned for agriculture and is allowed under the county code, but cottage industries are restricted to one employee in addition to the proprietor. Mr. Henze said that he would be concentrating on furniture repair for other furniture makers and antique shops, and would establish pick-up points to avoid heavy traffic at his shop. His prospective employee, Matt Lynn, and his closest neighbor and brother-in-law, Roger Pearson, spoke in support of the application. It was unanimously approved by the Commission. The last application heard was for a special exception to convert an existing home, located in Scrabble in an area zoned agricultural and conservation, to a residential care facility. The application, by Dave and Grace Gillis, would result in establishment of a six-bed facility on three acres, though the Gillises are separately seeking a boundary adjustment to increase the lot to four acres, in which case they could accommodate eight beds. A site plan submitted with the application shows it located just off Route 522, and depicts recreational spaces including a rock flower garden, a gazebo, a Vegetable garden and space reserved for an additional garden or shuffleboard court. There was no public comment on this application, and the Planning Commission offered its unanimous approval. Virginia Department of Historic Resources After the last application was acted upon, the Commission heard from David, Edwards, head of the Winchester office of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Mr. Edwards briefly discussed the Department’s programs and their value to communities like Rappahannock, as well as their importance in fostering tourism. He spoke of the Department’s historic resources survey program, and its National Register program that has resulted in the listing of Rappahannock resources including the Sperryville and Washington Historic Districts, Montpelier, Caledonia Farms, and the Mt. Salem Baptist' Church. Mr. Edwards encour-' aged the Planning Commission to promote the use the Department’s expertise for asurvey of Rappahannock’s his-! toric resources on a cost-shared; basis. Opinion From Page A5 about 750 feet to get to a store or a job. Taken as the radius of a circle, 750 feet defines an area of 41 acres, the size of a hamlet. If one walks five or six minutes, 1,500 feet will be covered, and this defines an area of 162 acres, the size of a small village. The length of Gay Street in Washington, Main Street in Sperryville, the central sections of Flint Hill and Woodville, are all 1,500 feet, more or less. That’s a quarter of a mile; a five to six minutes walk. So walking 500 steps from one end of a village to the other is no big deal. Except for the lack of sidewalks and ever increasing traffic speeding through some of our villages, certain basic principles of traditional small communities are alive and well in' Rappahannock County. Village stores and businesses still exist (but they need our patronage or they will close). In some villages, churches serve as focal points. There are local Post Offices, and a local bank here and there. Not one village has been1' despoiled by rapacious development. There is still open space outside our small communities, but some areas are starting to lose this priceless heritage. People are increasingly noticing the nature of things here compared to other counties. And well they should. Sprawl is creeping closer and, in some cases, may be poised to strike sooner than you think. Next time, the third in this series will examine how a village or hamlet becomes an incorporated town. 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• Neighbors/B6 • Sport8/B3 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifleds/B4 • Real Estate/B6 January 26, 2000 Citizen of the Week ■ ■» ■ mr- wmm i«a Michael Vargo OCCUPATION: Headmaster at Wakefield Country Day School ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Michael Vargo has been Headmaster at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly since 1996. Before his arrival at Huntly, Mr. Vargo was affiliated with Georgetown Preparatory School, founded in 1789 and one of the oldest boys’ boarding schools in the country. He served as both Assistant Headmaster and Academic Dean. Mr. Vargo holds a Bachelors Degree from Georgetown University and a Masters from New York University. He is . currently a doctoral candidate in educational administration at Columbia University. Mr. Vargo has traveled extensively, and has visited schools in 23 countries, most recently China. While at Georgetown Prep, Mr. Vargo developed a Summer English Program which provided English instruction and international living experience for as many as 120 students per year. He also founded an International Students’ Program which enabled students from > abroad to complete their education in the U.S. and receive a high school diploma. Since coming to Wakefield Country Day School, Mr. Vargo has welcomed international students from Mexico, Japan, Spain, Benin, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Brazil, Turkey, Panama, Germany and Ukraine. “One of the strengths of Wakefield Country Day School is the diversity of its student body and the commitment of both students and staff. We are currently experiencing a period of growth in the lower school with a ! waiting list for our early childhood program. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to serve in a community that offers such support and encouragement for what we are doing here.” One of Mr. Vargo’s goals for Wakefield Country Day School is to have students give back to the community through student government and Key Club activities. Briefs Tai Chi class set N ■ Culpeper Memorial "Hospital has asked the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center to sponsor a free “Five series class” on Tai Chi Chih to community members. As part of their outreach program, Director Karen Smith-Gerndt will lead participants through a series of 20 simple movement^ that are slow j and gentle. They san easily be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. A$ a moving meditation, TCC has been found to be a gentle stress reliever, yet is considered to be a very powerful “centering experience” in which the body gets to participate. This five class series is designed to allow you to use these movements at home, integrating it into your daily routine. Hand-outs will be provided. It is suggested that you contact Karen so she can bring the correct amo'unt of materials. Loose, comfortable clothing is suggested. The class will meet at Rappahannock Healing Arts Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first class began Jan. 25 and will continue until £eb. 8 from 6 - 7 p.m. Call Karen at 829-4190 for information. There is no charge, however, donations to the center are welcome. BY NAN BUTLER ROBERTS Rappahannock News Contributing Writer “Excellent!”, “Creative!”, “Refreshing!”, were just a few of the comments used to describe the ninth annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday celebration held at The Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 16. A near capacity crowd was entertained through the presentation of an original play entitled “A Dream Beyond Freedom” written and directed by Mary Tinsley of Madison County. Tinsley also portrays one of the major roles, which is one of a pair of sisters who reminisce about the life and times of King. The other sister is played by Tinsley’s real-life sister, Georgiana Turner of Culpeper. Tinsley wrote the play for the Drama Ministry in the two churches she works in; Swift Ford and Mt. Zion, both in Criglersville, where Rev. Arthur Green is the pastor of both. Rev. Green was on hand Sunday evening and stated that the Drama Ministry provides the opportunity for the youth of the church to express themselves- in a positive manner while also educating and enlightening others who see their performances. Green stated, “I’ve seen this play each of the three times it was given; even when I know what’s going to happen, and I’m still touched with emotion each time.” The sisterly team of Tinsley and Turner are truly a dynamic duo. Besides having a natural instinct to play off of each other, they also have a natural instinct for what plays with an audience. While providing the historical background during the civil rights movement, this play was the first time for this writer to experience it in a most amusing way. Many of the scenes and situa Photo courtesy of David Clanagan FUNERAL: This scene was part of the ninth annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration held at The Theatre on Jan. 16. A near capacity crowd attended the performance. tions are of course very moving, such as Tinsley’s portrayal of Blacks attempting to register to vote in the 1950’s and 60’s in the South, but being subjected to undue ridicule and poll tests or taxes in order to register, or the sheer relentlessness and tenacity shown by the Freedom Riders, or the March on Washington, where Dr. King delivers his renowned ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, and last but not least the assassination and funeral. In contrast, there are other scenes and situations that were downright hilarious! One might wonder, “How could that be? The life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the word “hilarious” in the same sentence?” For example, there’s a scene where one of the Black actors is portraying a White person who has no problem registering to vote, then nonchalantly retorts, “I’m so glad I’m White.” The play is loaded with many other precious moments like this one. From this writer, I can only say, “You’d have to see and experience the play for yourself.” Perhaps with a little coaxing, Tinsley and her troupe will be persuaded to ‘play it again’. The Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration is presented each year by the Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee and is coordinated by Dorothy Butler. Lillian Aylor is chair person of the committee. The Julia E. Boddie scholarship, is presented in honor of the late Mrs. Boddie, a teacher and educator in the county for more than 35 years. Scholarships are presented each year to qualifying, graduating seniors and are based on academics and financial need; no matter the race, color or creed. Rather than charge admission, a free will offering is taken during the program. This year more than $700 was collected. For more information on the scholarship or to contribute donations, contact Mrs. Dorothy Butler at 987-8339. Rappahannock residents lobby local legislators BY: ANDY PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer An enthusiastic group of Rappahannock residents took a bus trip to Richmond on Monday, Jan. 17 to be part of “Lobby Day”, an effort organized by the Virginia Coalition for Public Education, of which the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee is a member. The primary goal of the group was to lobby against the tuition tax credit legislation which has been introduced in the current legislative session. The group was able to meet with Delegate Jay Katzen, the sponsor of the tuition tax credit bill (House Bill 68). Delegate Katzen was generous with his time, spending 45 minutes with the group in what was an open and at times, heated debate. The concern voiced most often was that this bill would have an adverse impact on public education in Virginia, especially in Rappahannock, because it would reduce the already limited funds for public education. Delegate Katzen argued that his legislation would improve the public schools. Neither side appeared to be swayed, and the meeting ended amicably. In addition to meeting with Delegate Katzen, a number of other legislators were visited and encouraged to withhold their support of this bill: Senator Kevin Miller, as well as Delegates Blevins, Orrock and Rust, three Republican members of the Finance Committee who had voted against this bill last year. Following the meeting with Delegate Katzen, there was a press conference and rally at the State Capitol. Those from Rappahannock who participated in Lobby Day were James Williams, Grace Sims, Pat Fillebrown, Lee Bird, Francie Schroeder, Floyd Stilley, Kate Gagnon, Andy Platt, Bill Tieckelmann, Aileen Johnson, Bill Kossler, Meredith Gorfein and Henry Gorfein. Joining them from Fauquier were John and Connie Fry, Rita Paine, Conway Porter, Anne Schwartz and Ali Zarabi. During the bus ride home, all agreed that the day had definitely been well spent. Floyd Stilley spoke for everyone when he said, “We learned a lot, and we’ll be even better at it next time.” For more information contact Meredith Gorfein 675-3515 or gorfein@citizen.infl.net. Photo courtesy of Francie Schroeder LOBBY DAY: Andy Platt, Bill Tieckelmann and Lee Bird, left to right, met with Delegate Jay Katzen in his office in Richmond on Monday, Jan. 17 to discuss issues before a press conference and rally at the State Capitol. “Sixth Sense” movie at The Theatre BY ROSIE DAY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer In this truly engrossing and touching movie Bruce Willis plays a child psychologist in Philadelphia trying to help an 8year old boy (Haley Joel Osment) who has a deep, dark secret. “The Sixth Sense” is a puzzle movie, and when the pieces fall into place, explaining everything that we haven’t understood earlier, we get a genuine thrill of horror - a true charge of the uncanny. Eleven year old Osment and the twenty-eight-year-old writer director M. Knight Shyamalan have been nominated for Golden Globe Awards from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for their work on this movie. “The Sixth Sense” will be shown on Friday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. RAAC is sponsoring this movie and invites everyone to stay after the movie for refreshments and chatting. For all RAAC activities, please check: www.raac.org (PG-13, 107 minutes). Photo courtesy of Wendy Weinberg Smithsonian in town The second concert in the 1999-2000 “Smithsonian at Little Washington” season will take place on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. when The Theatre at Washington presents a recital of songs by Franz Schubert. The upcoming concert in tribute to Schubert brings to Little Washington a special appearance by famed Dutch baritone Max van Egmond. Van Egmond was born in 1936 in the former Dutch East Indies and moved to Holland after World War II. Kenneth Slowik, artistic director of the Smithsonian Chamber Music Society, will play a beautifully-crafted copy of a circa 1725 Viennese forte piano made by Rod Regier of Freeport, Maine for this concert. Tickets for the concert on Saturday, Jan. 29 are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations phone 675-1253 or send email to Theatre Va @ aol. com.

SRW -w* 1RJ® fV-'l- * - \ i' ' § Kiw 1 as Church jfe Activities fl $$1 County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 30 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Fellowship at Forest Grove A fellowship dinner will be held at Forest Grove Baptist Church on Tuesday, Feb. 1 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and come and enjoy a time of fellowship with others. A “meet your neighbor” program will follow the meal. All are invited. For more information call 937-4134. 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. Mt. 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. 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Confessions: Sunday: Tuesday: Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship, Service 11 a.m. Fellowship dinner 6:30 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. Washington Baptist Sunday: Tuesday: Wednsday: 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. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 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. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Workshop at Fellowship Assembly The weigh down workshop’s “Exodus Out of Egypt” seminar will be held at Fellowship Assembly of God Church in Sperryville. Through this Christ centered 12-week program, you will learn how God can deliver you from the slavery of overeating and dieting. This program is for men and women. The free orientation will be held on Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. For more information call Bev at 987-9411. D. Butler weds Michael White Hampton, Va. was the romantic site on Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, for the nuptials of Doretha Howard Butler of Williamsburg and Mr. Michael Leron White of Dayton, Ohio. The 5:30 p.m. candlelight ceremony was held on the historic campus of Hampton University at the Hampton Chapel, Rev. James Tabb, Jr. and Elder Ykethia Tabb, Manna Christian Fellowship, as the co-officiants of the double-ring ceremony. The former Ms. Butler is the daughter of Mrs. Dorothy C. Butler of Sperryville and the late Howard H. Butler. Mr. White is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis White of Dayton, Ohio. The bride was escorted by her uncle/godfather, Lewis S. Butler Sr. of Washington and given in marriage by her godparents and her mother. She wore a formal, white, Italian silk, sleeveless, sheath-style gown with a detachable, cathedral-length train designed by Demetrios. The gown featured beading at the sweetheart neckline, the sleeve openings, the bodice and the edge of the train. The bride’s headpiece, worn previously by her mother and her sister for their weddings in 1953 and 1995, respectively, was refurbished by the bride’s sister and matron of honor, Mrs. Nanette Butler Roberts of Lignum. ine Dnae also wore ner sister’s wedding jewelry and her late aunt Alise Butler Wilson’s “something blue”garter. Her cascading bouquet consisted of a “white on white” combination of roses, Casablanca lilies, stephanotis and baby’s breath accented with greenery. As matron of honor, the bride’s sister, Mrs. Roberts, wore a formal evening gown by Stenay in a champagne color featuring a full skirt, short sleeves and beaded bodice. The maid of honor and friend of the bride, Ms. Debra White of Williamsburg, and eight bridesmaids wore gowns identical to the matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Ms. Lisa Bowman, friend of the bride, of Charlottesville, Ms. Nicole Mack, friend of the bride, of Culpeper, Ms. Takesha Macon, cousin of the bride, of Washington, Ms. Michele White, sister of the groom, of Atlanta, Ga., and Ms. Jessica Gulieux, Ms. Leona Copeland, Ms. Keisha Oliver, Ms. Patricia Polk, all friends of the bride, of Williamsburg. Each attendant selected her own shoe style which was Mr. and Mrs. Michael White then dyed to match the dresses. The honor attendants and the bridesmaids carried arm bouquets of white calla lilies. The flower girls and nieces of the groom, Misses Tirzah and Myyah White, of Atlanta, Ga., and Miss Sade White, daughter of the groom, wore white, sleeveless, V-back, ballerina length dresses accented with pearls on the bodice and on the tulle overlay. White rosettes on the waistband complemented the rosettes on their headbands. They carried a white garland accented with baby’s breath and greenery. Their dresses were sewn by Ms. Tammy Smith of Culpeper. The groom selected black tuxedos by Ralph Lauren, featuring champagne vests to match the bridesmaids dresses. The best men were Timothy White, brother of the groom, of Atlanta, Ga. and Dexter Jones, friend of the groom, of Lima, Ohio. The groomsmen were Terrence White, Ludwig White and Louis White, brothers of the groom, of Atlanta, Ga., Lamar Grier, friend of the groom, of Oshkosh, Wis., Jamal McDonald, friend of the groom, of New. Orleans, La., Roderick Smith, friend of the groom, of Atlanta, Ga., Matthew Degree and Robert Vermont, friends of the groom, of Williamsburg. The ring bearer was Master Niejel White, nephew of the groom, of Atlanta, Ga. He wore a tuxedo identical to the groomsmen. The mother of the bride, Mrs. Dorothy Butler, was escorted by her son-in-law, Howard Roberts, of Lignum. She chose a champagne evening ensemble by Cachet styled with a full skirt of chiffon and a jacket-style bodice with beading on the round collar. Her shoes were dyed to match the dress. The godmother of the bride, Mrs. Margaret E. Butler, of Washington selected a floor-length ivory gown and champagne color accessories. The mother of the groom, Mrs. Mary White, chose a long-sleeve, ivory suit with gold accents and ivory accessories. They were each presented with a corsage of “white on white” roses. Prelude music was provided by Ms. Cynthia Crum, harpist and Ms. Michelle Knipple, flutist, both of Williamsburg. Vocalists for the ceremony were Ms. Francine Pryor and Ms. Patrice Perry, both of Williamsburg, who sang Center of My Joy, Great is Thy Faithfulness, and The Family Prayer Song. The bride entered the chapel to Ms. Pryor singing We Dedicate This Time. Elder Barbara Massie, Manna Christian Fellowship, Williamsburg, provided the reading of the intent of mar* riage. The musician for the ceremony was Elder Edwin Goodall, Manna Christian Fellowship, Richmond. The wedding reception was held at the rooftop garden room of the historic Chamberlin Hotel on the Chesapeake. Entertainment; was provided by the Praise Dance Team, Manna Christian Fellowship, Williamsburg, Let the Praise Begin and a solo routine by Ms. Jessica Gulieux, No Weapon Formed Against Me Shall Prosper. Music was provided by Positive Vibes, Richmond. Wedding wishes were given by the honor attendants and best men on the rooftop veranda followed by a balloon release. The wedding coordinators were the bride’s sister, Mrs. Nanette Butler Roberts, and Ms. Vida Timbers, friend of the bride, of Front Royal. The reception coordinator was Ms. Toni Barber, friend of the bride, of Williamsburg. Hostesses were Mrs. ijran B. Blaker, cousin of the bride, of Washington, Mrs Patricia Wilson, Ms. Ashante Wilson, Ms. April Wilson, cousins of the bride, from Stuarts Draft, Mrs. Felicia W. Monroe, cousin of the bride, of Richmond, Ms. Karen Parsons, friend of the bride, from Williamsburg, and Ms. Judi Hendricks, friend of the bride, of Hampton. Hosts were Robert Vermont, Rafael White, James Leake and Douglas White, friends of the groom, of Williamsburg, and Howard Roberts, brother-in-law of the bride, from Lignum. Out-of-state wedding guests traveled from Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Ga., Oshkosh, Wis., Newport, R.I, New Orleans, La., Dayton, Ohio and Baltimore, Md. Instate guests traveled from Washington, Culpeper, Sperryville, Virginia Beach, Front Royal, Madison, and Gordonsville to attend the festivities. Pre-wedding showers were given by the bride’s co-workers at Rawls Byrd Elementary School, Williamsburg, by her sister, at the home of their mother in Sperryville, and by the bridesmaids at the Comfort Inn, Williamsburg. A pre-rehearsal picnic was hosted by the bride and groom at the Katherine House, Hampton University campus. After a wedding trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, the couple is making their home in Williamsburg. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Liiray 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 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U. S. 211, West SpenyvillV, VA (540) 987-8235 What do we do when we are troubled or when a situation has us stumped? Usually wc go into action to resolve the situation...even if we don’t really know what to do. After all...isn't doing something better than nothing? In a way, yes; if doing something is first asking God for His judgement in the situation. First, we must stop fretting and complaining and just listen to our Heavenly Father's leading. 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SPORTS CHAMPIONS: Wayne Beatty of WCDS against Wakefield, Inc. Photo courtesy of Joyce Hunt sets up the offense WCDS Basketball teams victorious . BY JOYCE HUNT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Wakefield Country Day School girl’s junior varsity and boy’s varsity teams had decisive victories over Wakefield, Inc., Marshall, on Wednesday, Jan. 19, at WCDS. Mandeb Judd of Front Royal and sMaureen Dale of Luray, both ninth graders, led the scoring attack in soundly defeating Wakefield, Inc. 45-9. The Lady Owls opened up a large lead in the first half and never stopped. The team has shown increasing improvement over the season and has worked hard to keep their winning streak alive. Dale, Whitney Mathews of Flint Hill and Katie Guiffre of Huntly played a great defensive game with strong rebounds. Jung Min Lee of Flint Hill and Judson Hurlbert of Linden led the scoring attack for the Owls in an exciting boy’s varsity contest which ended in a 54-46 victory for WCDS. Wayne Beatty of Luray, and Yenan Boya and Connor Hammelman of Warrenton each chipped in with nine points. WCDS started out strong, opening with a 14-point lead before losing players to foul trouble. Wakefield, Inc. closed the gap to four points before WCDS pulled ahead by eight in the final two minutes of play. The WCDS Lady Owls continued their winning streak on Friday defeating Colonial Beach 36-10, with Dale scoring 31 points and Judd scoring five points. Once again the defensive effort by the entire team was outstanding. JV coach, Jim Dale of Luray, stated, “We are primarily a defensive team, that hopes to outscore the opponent before the game is over. The girls are doing a great job.” WCDS competes with Varsity volleyball wins match 15-1 ' * JBY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Rappahannock Girls Volleyball teams hosted the Clarke County Eagles last Friday. After having an exhausting week of exams, the Varsity team was pumped up ;for their match. Rapp came out and took a commanding lead, with great service points and tremendous defense. The Panthers took the first match 15-1: The Ladies would not be denied in the second match either, they defeated the Eagles 15-11. This was a great team effort, the whole team wins the praise for this victory. The Varsity Panthers are now 7-1 in the district. The J.V. squad came up short in their matches against the Eagles. Clarke took both matches 15-10 and 15-8. Kori Alexander and Elaine Smith had some good service points for the Panthers. Even though they lost the match, the team continues to show a lot of improvement. Subscribe to the * Rappahannock Haw*. Call B7B-3338. r ■ ■ ■- ■ '• ' <• . r f other private school’s in the Delaney Conference League in cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse. Basketball loses two BY RHONDA JENKINS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Rappahannock Boys Basketball teams traveled to Brentsville High School last Friday. The Varsity team led the first three quarters of the ball game, with sharp shooting from Daniel Settle and Ervin Phillips. The game see-sawed back and forth in the final quarter. The Panthers had the lead with about three minutes to go, when the momentum changed because of some questionable calls. The Tigers took the lead for good and won the game 49-45. Daniel led the team with twenty points and Ervin had fourteen. The J.V. Panthers had a tough time against the Tigers. Brentsville won the game 48-17. Jamie Keys led the team in scoring with eight points. Tuesday’s game The Panthers hosted the Strasburg Rams on Tuesday ! night. Rapp came out fired up and led after one 13-7. Rapp kept the momentum going in the second, with great rebounding by Alex Baumgardner and scoring by Michael and Daniel Settle. Rapp led at the half 31-22. The Panthers came out flat in the third and only scored four points, while Strasburg poured in 21 points for the quarter. Rapp came back in the fourth, but came up short with Strasburg taking home the victory 55-52. Mike Settle led the team in scoring with 15 points, Daniel and Ervin had 11 apiece. Alex Baumgardner and B.J. Christian led the team in rebounds with ten and eight respectively. The J.V. team lost to the Rams by a score of 72-24. Chris Brown led the team in scoring with seven points, and Darryl Cropp and Ryan Brown had four apiece. The next home game is Friday night against the Madison Mountaineers. 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 froin the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 mmi Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER • WAgRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Fire & Rescue to host banquet The annual Rappahannock Fire and Rescue awards banquet will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Flint Hill fire hall. All members are invited to attend. For additional information call Sheila Scott at 675-3331. Dance classes to begin Beginning Feb. 2, Charmaine Lee will lead a series of four synergydance classes on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall on Gay Street. Additional classes will be held Feb. 16, Feb. 23 and March 1. Cost is $40; drop-ins $12. Bring a yoga mat. For additional information call 987-8696. Presentation on Acupuncture On Sunday, Feb. 6 from 1-4 p.m., Licensed acupuncturist Eugene Spence will give an informative talk on the many benefits of acupuncture at the Healing Arts Center in Sperryville. In addition to demonstrating how it works, a question and discussion period will follow to answer specific health concerns of the audience. Find out how it can impact your particular health problem. A graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture, Mr. Spence has opened a practice in Sperryville at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center. Come learn more about this ancient method that now has been approved by the American Medical Association. For more information call 804-985-8788. No charge. Valentine’s dinner planned Enjoy a fabulous evening with great food and a relaxing atmosphere on Saturday, Feb. 12. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary is sponsoring its third annual Valentine’s dinner at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Come early, stay late. Enjoy home style cooking. The meal consist of half-barbecue or baked barbecue chicken with wild rice, mashed potatoes, peas, homemade rolls and desserts. Prices are $8.50 for adults; $15 for couples and children ur eight years of age will pay only $4. The meal will be prepar d by Pat Jenkins and Company. For advance tickets or information call Nancy at 987-8495 or Peggy at 987-8277. Carryouts will be available. “Treat that special someone to a wonderful evening,” said an organizer. Karate classes underway Shorin-Ryu Okinawan karate classes are currently underway 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. 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 9879009. Sculpture class to begin A winter sculpture class, figure sculpture in clay, will begin Jan. 31. The nine-week class will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 and the $225 fee includes model and materials. The class will be taught by Charles Flickinger and will be held at The Oldway Art Center, Lee Highway, just west of Sperryville. For more information call 987-9500. Youth and parents wanted The AGAPE Worship Team Band, with Duane and Kent Willoughby, invite everyone to share in an evening of music and worship on Sunday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. The event will be followed with refreshments. For information, call Margaret or John Wiese at 9379909. Introduction to Homeopathy Margery Manuli, M.D. will present a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 9:30 - noon for those interested in exploring homeopathic medicine as an effective alternative and compliment to standard medical practice. A brief review of the history of homeopathy and its underlying principles will be given, followed by illustrations of case taking and prescribing for acute and chronic complaints. Participants will gain a basic understanding of homeopathy as an approach to maintaining health and well being, and its integration with other healing arts. $15. Call 937-3326 for more information. School accepting applications Epiphany Catholic School in Culpeper is accepting applications for the 2000-2001 school year beginning on Jan. 24. Currently enrolled students and parishioners from Precious Blood Catholic Parish in Culpeper, St. John’s Parish in Orange, Our Lady of the Blue Ridge Parish in Madison and St. Peter’s Parish in Rappahannock will be able to apply for morning programs for preschool students ages three and four and students that will be attending grades K through six. Sign-ups will be open to the general public on Thursday, Feb. 17. Enrollment will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call the school office at 825-9017 for an application or for more information. Benejit dinner-dance slated The annual Valentine’s Day “Sweetheart Dinner-Dance,” benefiting the Culpeper-Madison Red Cross, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Aberdeen Barn in Culpeper. The evening begins with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a buffet supper. The Don Watts band will provide dance music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets for this fundraiser are $40 per person or $75 per couple, available from Red Cross Board members or from the Red Cross office at 146 North Main Street in Culpeper. For more information about the benefit call 825-8611. Auditions for “Barefoot in the Park” The Windmore Community Theater is preparing for its final production of the season, “Barefoot in the Park”. Director Mark Firnhaber is looking for men and women, both young and older, for this Neil Simon comedy. The play focuses on a young newlywed couple living in a tiny walk-up apartment in Manhatten. Their neighbors and relatives help to provide some hilarious situations. Auditions will be held on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Culpeper. Actors should come prepared for cold readings. For those unable to attend, please call the Windmore Office at 547-2555 before Jan. 31 to make arrangements with the director. “Barefoot in the Park” will take place on April 7, 8, 9,14, 15 and 16 at Culpeper Middle School. Windmore is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. ServSafe course scheduled Food service managers and employees have the opportunity to become certified with the National Restaurant Association through a course being offered in Madison. The course will be held at the Madison Extension Office, War Memorial Building, second floor on Mondays starting Feb. 14 and continuing on Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 6, March 20 with the certification exam on March 27. Classes will be held from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $92 per person unless there is a preformed group of 15 or more and the fee is $76. The textbook and exam is included in the fee. To register contact the Rappahannock Extension office, 675-3619 before the registration deadline of Feb. 7.

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The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services 22 Rentals Houses RAPPAHANNOCK. 2 BR, 1.5 BA home on 1 acre. Laurel Mills. $750/mo. Credit check & security deposit. Olafsen Realty 540347-1505. RENTAL HOUSEa on Washington, VA farm, 2 . BD. central, oil heat. Beaut, views, $800/mo. Dep. 540-675-3691. 133 J£V‘ ^ 11.75 acres hardwood, secluded, large tracks on all sides, Amissville area. $75,000 or offer. 540-937-4258 ATTENTION: Work From Home! Our children come to the office everyday. Earn an extra $500$1,500. month P/T. $2,000. - $7,000 F/T. Free booklet (608)849-1140 www.cash911 .com/ life-fulfillment 1994 Plymouth Acclaim Sedan - 3.0L V6, Auto, Tilt Wheel. Cruise, 70K Miles 1993 Chrysler Town & Country Van - 3 3L V6, Auto, Leather, Rear A/C, Alloys, 7 Passenger 1993 GMC Sonoma SLE Pickup * 4,31 V6. Auto, Long Bed, Alloys, New Rubber 1991 Buick Riviera - 3.8L V6, Auto, P/L, P/W, Cruise. T" Local Car I 1987 Ford F-15Q Pickup - 5.0L V8,4 Speed, 4x4 Short Bed, Sliding Rear Glass 1966 Ford Mustang - Cylinder, 3 Speed, Partial Restoration Extended Warranties and Financing Available ■ Relax1 We use Carfax Vehicle History Service View Our Inventory On Line at www culpeper2000 com mEsrrn C*_jpecjer Va Rt. 29 South Ybur First Stop on the Culpeper Auto Mile 547-3800 Full Servtc i U-Haul Dealer 252 Uvastaek LLAMAS! Great family fun/business. Gentle, clean, easy & economical to raise on sm. acreage. Compet. prices. 540-439-4665. BuMdlns ARCH STEEL BUILDMGS Irventay Clearance! Huge Savings! 1999 Steel Prices. 25x30, 40x58, 50x110. Whie Supplies Last! Great Workshops/Garages. Call 1-800-341-7007 www.«t»elma»t«f«uM.coni Far Bala ALL NATURAL. Eat all day-melts fat away. 40 days-$40. $ back guarantee. 1-800-826-9247. WANTED: ELECTRIC exercise treadmill in good condition. Call 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups, male & female, black & white & tri color, 540-347-2516 FOUND, YOUNG male beagle, Springs Rd & Turnbull Rd. area. 540349-4369. Leave Message. BARN HOMES NEEDED for shy unadoptable cats, all medical prov., spayed/neut. 703-2950678 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-453-2079 FREE SLAB WOOD long length 540-543-2079. 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. $11,500. '89 NISSAN SENTRA, 81K, AC, AM/FM/Cass., good paint, body, reliable. $2700/OBO. 703716-1920 '91 OLDS TORNADOgarage kept, fully loaded, 2nd owner. 80K. Asking $5,500/ OBO. 703-444-9495 665 Sport Utility Vehicle CHEVY '94 SUBURBAN, fully loaded, 4 wheel drive, very clean, new tires. $16,500/OBO. 703-444-9495 Full Time 3 Employment VI✓ ASST. CHEF WAITER WAITRESS Napoleon’s is now hiring enthusiastic, team players. Excellent compensation for right individuals. Apply in person. M 67 Waterloo St. Warrenton, Va. (540) 347-4300 r, . ~ . > Ugal Notices V-.- .■■ - - ■ .:.:.■'■■■■■■■■■■ PUBLIC HEARING The RappahannocK-Rapidan Community Services Board announces a public hearing to be held during its regular meeting on February 8, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at its main offices at 18361 Bradford Road, Culpeper. The public hearing is being held to take public comments on service needs for the next three bienniums <2000 - 2006). Individuals interested in the future of publicly funded mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and aging services that are provided by the RRCSB are encouraged to make comments either in person or in writing. Written comments must be received by February 28, 2000 and can be sent to the Attention of the Executive Director. RRCSB. P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper. Virginia 22701. Interested parties should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100 ext. 3146. ■> -vs-no *296159 PUBLIC HEARING The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, Culpeper, Virginia, provides transportation services for the elderly and disabled with Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Rappahannock, and Orange. These services transport individuals to and from rehabilitation programs, outpatient services, meal programs, and other programs operated by the RRCSB and private providers Funds are being requested from the Commonwealth of Virginia to purchase five (5) replacement vehicles through the FTA Section 5310 Program. These vehicles will be utilized to maintain existing services and replace vehicles in the current fleet with an excess of 150,000 miles We invite any interested public or private transit or paratransit operator within the Planning District 9 area to comment on the proposed services by sending a written notice by February 28, 2000 to Mr Neil Sherman, Department of Rail and Public Transportation, 1401 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 and to the Attention of the Executive Director, RRCSB. P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper. Virginia 22701. Comments can also be made at the planned public hearing to be held on February 8, 2000 at 1 00 p.m. at the mam office of the RRCSB, 15361 Bradford Road, CuF peper Interested parties should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100 ext 3146 1-26-00 *296168 545 F«H Tim* Bmpioyimm 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 DETECTIVEPRIVATE Investigator Trainees. Good Wages 703-995-4544 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 ELECRTICIAN/ PLUMBER needed for small company serving Rappahannock & surrounding counties Salary neg. "540-675-3489 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY 1 AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 KENNEL ATTENDANT/ DOGGIE CARETAKER FULL- TIME. PERMANENT POSITION. VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. BENEFITS. Commonwealth Dog Training 703-754-1891 Frit Tim* Employment V.....V HARRIS TRUCKING CO DRIVERS PERIENCE PAYS With erience you can make the new year better than last year! • DRIVER TRAINERS WANTED • TOP PAY FOR EXPERIENCE • PAID HEALTH/ LIFE INSURANCE • ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT • 401K/ PROFIT SHARING • ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT COME GROW WITH US!! Call for more details 1-800-929-5003 www.harristrk.com OWNER OPERATORS FLAT BED DRIVERS CALL STEVE BROWN 800-444-4168 Nursery Worker/ Coordinator needed for Amissville United Methodist Church. Sundays - 9:30-12:30. Salary negotiable. For more information please call: 937-4397 or 937-3230. NURSERY WORKERS Immediate openings for full/part time, male & female. Long Mountain Nursery, Washington, VA 540-675-3707 Full Tbit* ^ # ■ninloiim atit cmpioymom v.... J SECURITY Richmond Security is hiring immediately for the position of security officer for a site in Culpeper. FT/PT/3rd shift. Retirees encouraged to apply 800-821-0581 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! Call 540-347-4222 For Classified and Employment Advertising or FAX 540-349-8676 MAJOR NON-PROFIT HEALTH ORGANIZATION SEEKS A FUND RAISING PROJECT MANAGER for a temporary assignment. The successful candidate wilt implement plans for community based fund raising events in assigned region, recruit and train volunteers, provider reports on activities, assist in coordinating publicity in promotion and provide on going communication to staff & volunteers* Bachelors degree with 2-3 years of fund raising exp. Excellent communication in project management skills needed. 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 JIFFY LUBE of Warrantor! NOW HIRING •Lube Technicians Experience helpful but will train. Great pay and benefits! (401K, Health Ins. Vaca Pay) Call 540-341-8663 For Directions To Apply '^fthO^ountain Company If you are seeking new responsibilities and a great work atmosphere, we have the job for you. CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING SUPERVISOR If you like people and computers this is the perfect place for you. The T raining Supervisor is responsible for training all new Customer Service Associates using our established program. In addition to training, the Supervisor will be responsible for a small group of reporting employees and other departmental responsibilities. T his is a full time salaried position with benefits and a generous employee discount. l CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATES Our customer service department is looking for Sales Associates to answer customer calls, take catalog orders and assist with customer service inquiries. If you have a pleasant phone manner, typing skills and an eye for detail, this is the position for you. Enjoy flexible scheduling with day, evening, and weekend hours. We offer training, competitive pay, commission AND a generous employee discount Training classes begin Jan. 31. Applications being accepted through February 4. 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Obituaries Edward Fincham Born in Slate Mills Edward Fincham, 82, of Culpeper died Tuesday, Jan. 18 at his residence. He was born Jan. 22, 1917, in Slate Mills to the late John Fincham and Medie Leake Fincham. Mr. Fincham was a veteran - of the Untied States Army. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Delf of Culpeper; a grandson, Kevin Edward Shifflett of Eheart, Va. and a brother, John Fincham of Alexandria. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Yowell Fincham; three sisters, Gurtha Campbell, Elsie Shafer and Marie Dodson and three brothers, Robert Fincham, Wallace Fincham and Billy Fincham. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Jan. 21 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John S. Farrar officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. L Donald Leake Farmville resident !:*- Donald Brown Leake, 53, of Farmville died Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Southside Memorial Hospital in Farm- ville. He was bom Sept.4,1946 , in Charlottesville. He was a member of • Church of Jesus Christ of • Latter-Day Saints of 5 Farmville. J Mr Leake was the son of j Conrad Brown Leake of • Culpeper and the late Pauline ! Fincham Leake. 1 In addition to his father, ! survivors include his wife, Patsy Burks Leake of Farmville and a daughter, Donna Marie Leake. Additional survivors include his stepmother, Betty Leake of Culpeper; a brother, John W. Leake of Madison; a sister, Mildred Faye Racer of Front Royal and three nephews, Russell McKinley Racer Jr., Timothy Adam Racer and Kevin Lee Racer. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Found and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. John Burke officiating. Internment followed in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jefferson ton. Pallbearers were John Lloyd Jenkins III, Wayne Corbin, Eddie Jenkins, Bobby Jenkins, Charles Jenkins, Russell McKinley Racer Jr., Timothy Racer and James Leake. Finley Updike Luray resident Finley Franklin “Buck” Updike, 78, of Luray died on Saturday, Jan. 15 in Luray. He was born Oct. 5, 1921 in Washington, Va., a son of the late John Franklin and Kate Moffat Updike. Mr. Updike was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a supervisor for Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission for 22 years. He was a member of the Luray United Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Comer-Jones Post 621 in Luray and the Moose Lodge No. 1504 in Richmond. On April 25, 1947, he married the former Helen Elizabeth Russell, who died on June 19, 1999. He is survived by a son, Steven G. Updike of Lothian, Md.; a daughter, Linda A. Volpe of DuBois, Pa. and four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at the Bradley Funeral Home by the Rev. David W. Lord. Burial with military rites was in Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Luray. William Settle Sr. Born in county William Edward “Ned” Settle Sr., 60, of Front Royal died Wednesday, Jan. 19 in the Warren Memorial Hospital, Front Royal. Funeral services were held Sunday at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. George Milgrim and Rev. Danny Clegg Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Flint Hill Cemetery. Mr. Settle was bom May 26, 1939 in Rappahannock County, son of Hannah Lee Foster Settle of Keameysville, W.Va. and the late Luther Milton Settle. He was employed by Mitchell Landscaping in Warrenton and was a member of the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 5. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Mildred Louise Settle; two sons, Larry W. Settle Sr. and William E. Settle Jr., both of Front Royal; a brother, James L. Settle of Amissville; a sister, Mary E. Settle Frazier of Flint Hill and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two daughters, Emma Settle and Rosie Settle. Pallbearers were Ricky Hough, Larry W. Settle Jr., William E. Settle III, George Whitmer, John Lake Jr. and Jason Settle. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Lake and members of the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad. Marshall Kennedy Culpeper resident Marshall Robert Kennedy, 71, of Culpeper died on Jan. 20 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. He was bom Sept. 11, 1928 in Rappahannock County. He was retired from Garden Club members learn from flower arranging and design workshops I BY KAREN GRAVES i Rappahannock News Contributing Writer ; Members of the Rappahannock County i Garden Club met for their monthly meeting 1 at the Washington Fire Hall on Jan. 19. “To train them, in creating designs” was the [ objective for the meeting. Ruth Baumgardner, Susan Hager and Carol Miller served as hostesses. The day’s program, Creative Design and } Mass Arrangement, included four workj shops led by the club’s own talented memf bers. Celine Sirra presented Creative Design, ! Betty Wood presented Line Arrangement, 1 Frances Russell ■ presented Mass Arrangement and Jo-an Getsinger presented Oriental Design. Members learned many useful tips about flower arranging and design including planning, cutting, pruning, use of containers, focal point, rhythm, balance, texture, color, direction of growth and creative use of non-plant material. Workshop leaders reminded club members that a design or arrangement should be expressive of the designer’s moods and thoughts. The workshops provided helpful hints for everyone in attendance, from the novice to the expert designer The Horticulture and Design Exhibit judge from Designer’s Choice in Culpeper, awarded several blue ribbons. In the Design Exhibit, Class 1. Foliage Fanfare and Class 2. Century 2000, Janet Eastham and Mary Revercomb each received a blue ribbon for their exceptional flower arrangements. In the Horticulture Exhibit Class 1. Needled Evergreen Shrubs and Class 2. Broad leaf Shrubs, the six members receiving blue ribbons were Mary Revercomb, Joan Getsinger, Ruth Baumgardner, Helen Platt, Celine Sirra and Virginia Scott. President Lucia Kilby presided over the business meeting that followed the program. Members are reminded that the next scheduled meeting is March 15. The program will be “It’s for the Birds.” Please call a hostess in advance if you are unable to attend. February according to the almanack For February according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack both precipitation and temperatures will be below average. Weather watch: Fair, very cold (1-4), followed by snow or rain (5-7). Then windy, very cold (8-12), with more snow or rain (13-15). Look for fair, rather cold temperatures (IBIS), with more snow, stormy (19,20). Next, windy, cold and periods of flurries (21-26), the month ending fair, cool (27-29). Tornado watch: We anticipate no activity in the area this month. Full moon: Unlike February of last year, this February has a full moon which occurs at 11:27 a.m. E.S.T. on Feb. 19 and is known as the Snow Full Moon by some, the Trapper’s or Hunger Moon by others. We trust you noted the special brightness of the full moon on Dec. 22 which coincided with the 'Winter Solstice. Special notes: Will friend Groundhog emerge from his burrow on Candelmas, Feb, 2, and see his shadow? The partial eclipse of the sun on Feb. 5 will not be visible in our area. Send loved ones those Valentines on Feb. 14. Holidays: Though Lincoln was bom on Saturday, Feb. 12, and Washington on Tuesday, Feb. 22, celebrate the long weekend by observing “Presidents Day” on Monday, Feb. 21. Winter driving: Adjust your driving on ice or snow-covered roads and remember that bridges usually freeze over before roads. The garden: No time for tilling the soil, instead check for winter damage to trees and ornamentals. Farrah Smith named to Dean’s List Farrah Lynn Smith has been named to the Dean’s List at Virginia Tech for the 1999 fall semester. Tb be named to the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. A 1996 graduate of-Culpeper County High School, she is a senior majoring in Psychology. Farrah is the daughter of Ronald and Eilene Smith of Madison and the granddaughter of Ruby Lillard of Nethers and the late Robert N. Lillard and Hushel and Marie Smith of Madison. Culpeper Farmers’ Coop. His parents were the late James Albert Kennedy and Carrie Marie Hawkins Kennedy. Survivors include his wife, Mabel S. Kennedy of Culpeper; two daughters, Peggy Sue Moore and Mabel Ann Pullen, both of Culpeper; two sons, Roger Lee Kennedy and his wife Emily of Leon and Robert Wayne Kennedy of San Francisco, Calif.; four grandsons; two granddaughters and four great-grandsons. Also surviving are five sisters, Ruth Brown, Roberta Soutter, Myra Suder, Molly Jenkins and Peggy Smith, all of Culpeper and one brother, Jimmy Kennedy of Culpeper. Graveside services were held on Saturday, Jan. 22 at Fairview Cemetery with Wayne Yowell officiating. Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O. Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701 or the Culpeper County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 731, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Adeline North Born in county Adeline “Addie” North, 92, of Front Royal died Friday, Jan. 21 at her residence. Ms. North was bom June 21, 1907 in Rappahannock County to the late Martha Jane Elkins and William “Will” North. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth North Jenkins of Front Royal; and three grandchildren, Jimmy North and Kay N. Burke, both of Front Royal and Millie North of Winchester. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson and many that called her “grandma.” She was predeceased by a brother, John W. North and three sisters, Mert North, Nevelle N. Williams and Mamie North. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 25 at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Front Royal with Rev. James Burke officiating. Interment followed in Willis Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charlie Frazier, Earl Williams, Jeff Williams, Darren Williams, Billy North and Lee North. Honorary pallbearers were Edward Frazier, Leroy North, Paul Shaffer, Michael Paul Williams and Leo Williams. Eliza Colvin Warrenton resident Miss Eliza Virginia Colvin, 86, of Warrenton died Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. | She was bom Dec. 5, 1913 in Rappahannock County. She was a homemaker and the daughter of the late William T. Colvin and Rose Rutherford Colvin. Graveside services were held on Monday, Jan. 24 at Sperryville Cemeteiy by the Rev. Lawrence F. Meadows. There are no immediate survivors. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. W.H. Clark Born in Sperryville W.H. Clark, 76, of Summit Point, W.Va., died Saturday, Jan. 22 at Winchester. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday at Jones Funeral Home in Winchester by the Rev. Ken Smith and Rev. Eric G. Farel. Burial was in Shenandoah Memorial Park with military honors by VFW Post 2123. ..mini ... ■■iru im in n inTniiiiffi^if Mr. Clark was bom July 24, 1923, in Sperryville, son of the late Seth A. and Edith Atkins Clark. He was a selfemployed^ tree surgeon and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are three sons, Wallace H. Clark Jr. of Boyce, Jeffery Webber and Charlie Webber, both of Charles Town, W.Va.; four daughters, Marian Westfall, Sherry Adkins, Barbara Whitacre and Carol Hines, all of Winchester; 17 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Della Teslovick of Richmond, Mazie Hawkins of Boyce and Elaine Clark of Winchester. Pallbearers were Harold Whitacre, Robbie Whitacre, Bryan Atkins, Eamie Lewis, Ricky Bowen, Chris Bowen, Paul Milburn and William Lewis. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 202 North Washington Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Tracy Bass Linden resident Tracy Shannon Bass, 33, of Linden died Thursday, Jan. 27 at her residence. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. William R. Withers. Mrs. Bass was bom July 1, 1966, in Front Royal, daughter of Elmer E. Foster of Flint Hill and Judith Woodward of Harrisonburg. In addition to her parents, survivors include a son, Justin Woody; a daughter, Taylor Bass; a sister, Kimberly Washbourne of Alexandria and two brothers, Troy Washbourne and Jeffrey Washbourne, both of Strasburg. Video views from avid watchers BY NAOMI AND HERB* Rapphannock Newa Contributing Writer These and other fine films are available from Cinema Paradiso Video Rental, Gay and Porter Streets, Washington (WednesdaySunday 12:30 to 6 p.m., Friday evenings until 7:30). • The Outfitters: A Sundance Film Festival selection, this 101-minute film made in 1999 is offbeat and quirky. It chronicles the misadventures of two Hispanic brothers in New Mexico, struggling to save the family ranch. Their inheritance includes a few scabrous mules, a vintage Ford pickup (dubbed “unkind transportation”), and a misbehaving dog of questionable breeding. The quasi-cowboy brothers frequent the “No Scum Allowed Saloon,” and attempt a succession of failing money-making schemes. Eventually the two find happiness, one with his former babysitter who dumps her current love interest (an unctuous state trooper, whom she calls “lame and icky.”) The elder brother picks up a self-proclaimed hippie freak he finds in a gunny sack tied to a log by the side of the road, it is dislike at first sight but later turns to true love. Herb, a real music aficionado, loved the esoteric score, which includes the Squirrel Nut Zippers, Tommy Jones and the Shondells, and a weird cowboy lament, “my bucket’s got a hole in it and don’t hold no beer!” The film also has beautiful cinematic shots of the wideopen western spaces. If you enjoy this movie, you might also wish to see “Smoke Signals”, an equally offbeat and quirky Native American film. • The Red Violin: At two hours, 12 minutes, this 1999 film requires perseverance and close attention. It is a tale of a rare, old Italian Busotti violin, which carries with it a dark and compelling mystery. We see the violin from its inception, shown in lovely, sepia-toned flashbacks (with Italian subtitles in some sequences), and follow it through a succession of owners (Italian orphans, A Communist Chinese music teacher) to the present-day auction house where it is being sold. The prophetic tacot-card reading of the violin maker’s wife (who subsequently dies in childbirth) is subtly woven throughout the film. Hired to authenticate the valuable violin prior to the auction, Samuel L. Jackson ultimately discovers the instrument’s terrible secret. This fabulous film is for true movie buffs, cautions Naomi, don’t rent it if you are merely looking for an evening’s amusement. It is a dramatic tale which asks for intelligent and thoughtful viewing. • My Favorite Year: We’ve seen this 1982 film three times, and it never loses its charm. It stars the incomparably urbane Peter O’Toole as an aging action hero (Alan Swann) of swashbuckling matinee-type movies of times past. In 1954 New York the Saturday night television comedy special “Cavalcade of Stars” has reluctantly hired O’Toole for a Three Musketeers sketch. Keeping Swann sober and out of trouble is a full-time job. Meanwhile, the TV show has offended a real-life Mafioso with its “Boss HiJinks” sketch, and the goon threatens the show. These two aspects of the story continue to intertwine and barrel toward a climatic conclusion. One of Swann’s greatest lines, on learning the “Cavalcade” is live TV, is “I’m not an actor, I’m a movie star!” In a zany and surprising fin "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager ish, Swann saves the show and redeems himself, it’s a truly happy ending! Naomi, of course, would watch any film with Peter O’Toole, but she agrees with Herb that it is a thoroughly amusing, charming video, we’ll probably watch it again in a few years when we’ve once again forgotten how good it is. * Herb and Naomi, aging but Hip movie buffs, live in Rappahannock County, and prefer to remain anonymous. i~" -1 nifjCzLncj *U(iougli£i by Randy Minter RETROACTIVE GRIEF Grieving is a necessary process that cannot be denied. Those who fail to grieve only forestall the inevitable. Nowhere is this more evident than in the experience of Eileen Simpson, who wrote, “In coming to terms with the newly dead, I seem to have agitated the spirits of the long dead. They were stirring uneasily in their graves, demanding to be mourned as I had not mourned them when they were buried. I was plunged into retroactive grief for my father, and could no longer deny, though 1 still tried, the loss I d suffered at the death of my mother. Was it possible, that one could mourn over losses that had occurred more than half a century earlier?” Mourning left undone will affect all of one's life, yet how painful the process can be! There seems to be no shortcut to the natural unfolding of our emotions after a major loss, difficult though that is. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we are longtime members of this community, which means that we feel we are working among friends, and this attitude of care and concern affects all we do. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue) 24 hours a day. QUOTE: “To nwum is to be extraordinarily vulnerable. It is to be at the mercy of inside feelings and outside events in a way most of us have not been since early childhood." -Christian McEwen

Methodist Board met The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met for their January meeting at the home of Louise McCulloch. Those present were Merlin and Joy Shorb, Jack and Mary Curtis, Doug Bywaters, Mary Frances Bywaters, Barbara Gentry, Dwight Matthews and Mabel Lillard. 'Jill l\\ \ \\\V^ -V Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met on Monday evening with Louise McCulloch. Those present were Mabel Lillard, Mary Curtis, Artis East, Barbara Gentry, Mary Frances Bywaters, Candy Lamma, Thelma Crane, Barbara Jenkins, Janet Eastham and Anne Ashley Lamma. Correction: The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have 11 a.m. worship service on the fifth Sunday, Jan. 30 with Robert O. Goff delivering the message instead of Rev. John Farrar. The public is cordially invited. Allison Lillard of Manassas visited her grandmother, Mrs. Edna Lillard Sunday. Elizabeth Welch spent the day Sunday with Vivian Hackney and her parents, Don and Melody Hackney at Washington. Katie Welch was a guest over the weekend of Danyel Hudson at Madison. Bryant and Holly Welch had dinner at Don-Pablo’s at Manassas on Saturday. Nikki Calisto celebrated her 13th birthday on Saturday with her family. We wish her a happy belated birthday. Emily Welch and Samantha Misdon with Emily’s parents, Bryant and Holly Welch went to Wok and Roll and saw Toy Story at Manassas last weekend, to celebrate Emily’s 11th birthday. Happy birthday, Emily. Katie Welch went on a 4-H trip to Berkeley Springs, W.Va. last weekend, snow tubing. Woodville highlights Pearl Hawkins of Alexandria spent several days with her sister, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Gladys Dulaney was a Wednesday guest of Merle and Joe Daezewitz. Recent dinner guests of the Daczewitzs were Ray and Maybelle Keys of Slate Mills. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Samantha Falls celebrated her tenth birthday on Sunday sharing cake and ice cream with family and friends. Walter Milton Burke entertained his parents, Die and Michele and grandparents, Richard and Rena Burke with breakfast at Appetite Repair in Sperryville on Saturday morning. On Sunday Die and Michele Burke enjoyed dinner and a live rendition of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music”at Riverside Center Dinner Theater in F redericksburg. Happy birthday to Kelsey Parker who turns two and also to Fran Norman, who both celebrate on Jan.29 Rev. and Mrs. Alpheus Atkins and Hannah were Monday visitors of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. The Atkins family were recent guests of Monte Short and family in Pulaski. Real Estate Directory L Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Andrew MacKellar Campbell to Strange-Clark Investors, Stonewall District. $21,500. Keith P. Hicks to Maureen M. Moraghan, lot K, Deborah Helen Estates, Wakefield District. $60,000. Allan Frank Clark and wife to Kimblery Dawn Clark and others, .505 acre, and .9 acre, more or less, Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. Stephen Michael Leake Michael W. Tupper and wife, acres, Piedmont District. $45,000. Carl D. McMillen and other, Trustees to Barry R. Johnston cn ? and other, trustees, 165.781 acres, Hawthorne District. $585,000. Russell Lee Kilby to David H. Farrar, 16.4915 acres, Hawthorne District. $150,000. [Kevin Day - Real Estate 602 Zachary Taylor Highway P.O. Box 455 • Flint Hill, VA 22627 540-675-3777 Raised in Rappahannock by a Real Estate Agent House For Sale Residential/Commercial in village of Sperryville, 8 versatile rooms, many extra, totally renovated, highway access. Appointment only 540-987-8355 Large thoughtfully designed home on 6.92 acs. near Sperryville, VA. Situated on knoll commanding special views from every window as well as a southern exposure for passive solar heat retention tvith quarry tile floors. 3 BRs, 3.5 BAs, great open kitchen, family room with fireplace plus lower level with sun-filled garden room, sauna and 30x22' recreation room, wood stove and "shop. Large glassed and screened porch, 3.5 acs., fenced pasture, 1/4 ac. garden and shrubs. You will enjoy. this one. $272,000 HISTORIC PROPERTY in village of Woodville. According to local legend, the original part of this house was built in the 1700’s. A great opportunity to renovate a vintage structure to your own taste. New clapboard and Andersen windows installed. Owners will put in new drain field before settlement. Priced at $39,900. Call Philip Strange (540) 825-3300 • (800) 825-6825 (540) 829-6975 fax www.coldwellbanker.com RENAISSANCE Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office NICE AREA - of county, only minutes to Rt. 211, 25.5 wooded acres, priced to sell at only $80,000 FT. VALLEY - 10.1 acres, park boundary, strong stream, long road frontage. $75,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 ^ 987-8146 TWO brick & frame homes on 2 acres. Main:*? story, 3 BRs, 1.5 BAs, FP in LR. 2nd home has 2 BRs, 2 BAs, & deck on 2nd level. Free standing office, workshop. $220,000 9.4 Wooded Acres in the Mts. Nice weekend cabin. 2 BRs, 1 BA, open LR/kit./DR, open & enclosed • decks. Long views. $115,000 24.302 mostly open acres just off Rt. 729 near Culpeper line. Nice home site. Owner financing. $119,500 16.5 beautiful wooded acres w/a grand stream running through. Plenty of wildlife. $96,000 Rappahannock Realty Flint Hill Square, next door to Post Office. Rt. 522, Flint Hill, 22627 a 540-675-3414 a RECYCLE SPIRITED VICTORIAN - on 5 acres in private setting. Tastefully done with hardwood floors and 10 ft. ceilings throughout, many unique windows and huge wraparound porch. All this plus detached 2-car garage with 1 BR apt. $495,000 PIONEER SETTING - Circa 1810, Soldier's Rest Farm is rustic looking...but not rustic living. Original log home has been masterfully restored and tastefully added to. Lots of exposed beams, hardwood floors, and 4-massive stone chimneys add even more character. Excellent location on 100 acres in Old Dominion Hunt. $895,000 GREAT LOCATION - betweeen Warrenton and The Plains. Nicesized Contemporary with pool and lovely landscaping. Detached 2-car garage with studio and full bath. All tucked away on 26 very private acres. $695,000 100+ ACRE FARM - roughly 60 wooded (excellent for hunting) 40 cleared. All brick country house with nice size rooms, bright country kitchen and large glassed-in porch. Outbuildings include small stable, 60 ft. storage building and small office/cottage. $439,000 CIRCA I?65 - Attractive Colonial with 1900 center hall addition. House has lovely screened porch and 3 stone FPs. Property also consists of a detached garage and stone smokehouse and schoolhouse that add to historic charm. $349,000 '-'I v ' y-' CULPEPER ST - Great location on a beautiful street in Historic Warrenton. Very charming with brick sidewalks, lots of landscaping and slate patio. Hardwood floors on the main level and huge kitchen with ceramic tile. Fully finished lower level with bath and separate entrance. $349,000 RECORD SALES, 10TH ANNIVERSARY While celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the company he founded in 1990, Joe Allen Jr., is reporting record sales. His personal sales production for 1999 was in excess of FORTY MILLION DOLLARS. This is more than 20 times the average agent production and is believed to be the highest single agent production in the entire Warrenton/Fauquier/Middleburg marketplace. His sales included homes from $90,000 to $2,900,000 and land from $124,000 to $2,500,000. His current listing inventory includes properties from $170,000 to $3,600,000 with properties in virtually every price range. He attributes this success to his numerous Internet sites, large advertising budget, his degree from Virginia Tech's College of Business, many professional designations, 27 years experience, and a seven day-a-week dedication to the real estate business. When listing your home, ask your agent what their personal production is - not the production of their office or company - their individual production. That's the bottom line to successful buying and selling. Joe Allen Jr. can be reached at Allen Real Estate at 540-347-3838. PRIVACY, TRANQUILITY - 18th century stone home has been meticulously restored. Interior has been elegantly decorated with ceramic tile throughout on main level, large den w/FP and built ins, and dramatic living room w/FPs at both ends. Also detached office and 3stall barn w/studio. All on 10 very private acres fronting on Carter's Run. $499,000 120 ACRES - nestled on 120 acres overlooking a lake and beautiful woodlands 'is Crestwood. With balconies, French and atrium doors and huge windows, this house has plenty of natural light. Fully finished lower level with in-law suite, 2 level guest cottage w/detached garage, meetinghouse style barn, 4 bay machine shed and skeet range are some added amenities. $695,000 STONE MANOR - Circa 1930, this distinguished residence is located on 9 acres in the Town of Warrenton With 4 BRs & 5.5 BAs, the house is graced with gleaming hardwood floors throughout and 6 FPs. In-law suite with separate entrance, mature landscaping, stone walls and detached stone garage. $749,000 CASANOVA HUNT - Grand second empire circa 1870 with ancient hardwood floors, high ceilings and elegant molding. Country gem in the middle of 300 acres of gently rolling countryside with large pond, strong stream, tenant cottage and barn.- $1,150,000 l»&55i.-s*****^.*.. HORSE FARM - Fabulous "like new"( home on 43 gently rolling acres. House is very spacious, has an abundance of natural light and 2 master suites. Immaculate 9 stall center aisle stable* fenced pasture and riding ring. $749,000 CIRCA 1850 - How about this wonderful old Virginia homestead with high ceilings, hardwood floors, 6 FPs and guest cottage. Former boy's academy on property was formerly attended by Robert E. Lee's son. $895,000 ALLEN REAL ESTATE C\vnpan> Limited . f 1 Allen Real Estate Comp (540) 347-3838

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Photo courtesy of Christiana Studios A NEW BEGINNING: Jordan and Jim Koepke ride into the sunset in a horsedrawn carriage from Feathers Farm Clydesdales in Casanova. 'Betratfied ampler return ter romance By Sharon LaSalle Times Newspapers Staff Writer When Jordan Friel began planning her wedding to Dr. Jim Koepke, like most brides, she wanted something different, something unique. “I wanted my personality to be conveyed in how the wedding was planned,” said the new Mrs. Koepke. With the help of Feathers Farm Clydesdales in Casanova, Koepke’s wedding did indeed reflect her personality. The owners of Feathers Farm not only breed and raise Clydesdales, they provide horse-drawn carriage rides for special events and occasions. With Clydesdale “Blanche” spiffed up and in her usual good and gentle spirit, Koepke and her new husband were conveyed in style from Grace Episcopal Church to Poplar Springs for the reception following their wedding. “Everybody thought it was great,” said a pleased Koepke. “It added personality to the wedding.” Koepke’s choice in transportation is just one way in which the trend toward more romantic weddings is being seen. Teresa Bowles of Designs by Teresa sees it when she is called on to provide flowers for a wedding. “This is definitely the more romantic trend,” said Bowles as she explained the movement away from standard bouquets of carnations and Daisies. “They (the brides) are looking for r - * - 7 • « a » nosegays — close, round bouquets used in the 1800s \rith smaller, simpler flowers, but of better quality,” explained Bowles. The choice in types of flowers^has also moved in a more romantic direction with the use of unusual, old-fashioned flowers like freesia and larkspur. The same can be said for the hair styles many brides are choosing. Donna McNickle of Madhatters Impress-ns said that many more brides are going for a fairy-tale look with their hair styles. Even those who photograph weddings have noticed a trend toward the romantic. “You can tell by the places they select for their wedding — like Black Horse, Poplar Springs and bed and breakfasts,” said Tony Christiana of Christiana Studios in Catlett. He also stated that more and more couples are asking for candid shots instead of the stiff, formal poses traditionally used. Christiana knows that this does not mean the formal portrait shots are gone for good. “Everything runs in trends.” As long as the trend is toward romance, Penny Crittenden with Feathers Farm Clydesdales will provide carriage rides, Tony Christiana with Christiana Studios will shoot engagement pictures in the woods and Teresa Bowles with Designs by Teresa will fashion dainty nosegay bouquets. A Complete BASKETCASE Gift Baskets For All Occasions • Bridal Slower Baskets • Centerpieces • Honeymoon Baskets • Wedding Baskets We Ship & Deliver (540) 439-11% 1-877-804-2110 C&S Florist 347-3493 254 W. Lee Hwy., Warrenton ► Open daily 9-7 »Sundays & Evenings by Appointment RJPontinexom Ask about: • Online Wedding Photos • Proofs on CD ROM • Traditional Packages RUDOLPH JOSEPH PHOTOGRAPHY Wartcrrton, Virginia (540)349-0163 em*il rucJolphpscph^crols.cofT)

18 e prepared far la&tr minute triflee By Emily Ashby Times Newspapers Special Writer The perfect dress has been bought and altered and hangs carefully pressed, waiting for the fast-approaching day. 1 he menu was planned months ago, and the band has had this date on their books for . a year. Flowers are ordered, tuxedos rented and cake flavors finally v approved. Every aspect of the wedding has been carefully planned — and nothing has been forgotten? Most brides will admit that when comes to planning funding a wedding, are always a few unexpected last-minute additions. X* Flowers by Designs By Teresa “There are a lot of little things that people don’t think about until close to the wedding date,” said Mary Stern, bridal consultant and owner of A Bride’s Dream, a personal buying service for brides. “These can add up to a large chunk of money.” It is typical for a bride to focus first on the big decisions. Choosing the flowers, the music, the food and the crowning glory — the dress — is the fun stuff, and it’s probably what she has been looking forward to most. But it is important to have some (■ foresight, to escape the frustration j of making last-minute decisions <>' | small items that can enhance the ceremony. “Things really start to snowball about a month before the wedding,” Stern said. “Everything you can do ahead of time will be a big help.” Think of others Although the bride and groom are tne most important people at any wedding, they should keep in mind the special people in their lives who will surround them that day. The couple may want to show their appreciation to them in some special way. “Think about people you want wearing flowers at the ceremony,* Stem said. “Designate special flowers for certain people.* Many brides and grooms present corsages, boutonnieres or bouquets to parents, friends or relatives for the ceremony. This is a nice gesture, but the cost can add up. Plan ahead for this courtesy and include the list with the floral order. Attendants’ gifts also are often left to the last minute, Stern said. “Brides usually think about gifts for the wedding party, but they don’t plan on them,” she said. Starting thinking about gifts early for bridesmaids and groomsmen may avoid a cash crunch when it comes time to buy them. Bridal magazines or catalogs can offer ideas on gifts • and costs. These people mean a lot. Their gifts should not be an unpleasant surprise to the wedding budget. Niceties Centerpieces for the table, calligraphy on place cards, wedding favors — they can really make a wedding memorable. “You really need these “niceties’ to make the day wonderful,” Stem said. “Favors can run anywhere from $3 per person to $30 or $300 per person, depending on what you’re looking for. “It’s important to decide on these early. They can end up costing quite a bit.” Keepsake items that a couple will want include a guest book and pen and tion.” This can a “memory collec g u e 8 t 8 write messages or cards they fill out with their memories of the past and their wishes for the future. i n e s e items are easily overlooked in the planning stages, li Dndes do not receive these as shower gifts, Stem advises them to select them themselves. Another newly popular addition to weddings and receptions is supplying guests with disposable cameras. Guests often are able to capture some of the funny or intimate moments the photographer may miss. These cameras range from $10 to $20 a piece, though, so decide ahead of time how many will be needed and where they will be placed. See EXPENSES, Page 4 fa the /itiee of ~Q$m — Initial Makeover before the wedding to perfect the look you want and then again the day of your wedding. Also Hair, Nail and Skin Care, Color Analysis, Massage Therapy & Combination Packages. Why not give a Gift Certificate to the Bride? EACIAE FANTASIES um -- (540)347-2068 78 W. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA (Below Giant next to Weichert Realtors) NAPOLEON'S Tor your or K^Aeardal Dinner Make an appointment to plan your special event, catered at your place or ours. And whether it’s small and cozy or large and spacious, Napoleon’s has a banquet room for you. 347*4300 V. Historic District,Warrentqn Celebrating OHt 22nd year in the Napoleon’s Tradition. Travel In Style On Your Special Day Special Rates on Combination Wedding Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties Mow Available Call Mow * For Reservations (540) 636-6425 • (703) 791-3523 (888) 866-8299

Expenses From Page 3 Know the rules Perhaps the most costly lastminute changes to careful planning can happen after the ceremony is over. “Even after the wedding, charges can be racked up,” said Dan Neja, director of sales and marketing at Marriott Ranch in Hume. In the excitement, couples often forget that changes such as inviting the band to play for an extra hour can have severe repercussions on their budget. If the band continues playing, for example, the guests will stay longer, which forces the caterers to keep the food and drinks out and does not allow ^clean-up to occur as scheduled. This can result in tremendous overtime charges from the site, the caterer and the band. “It creates a domino effect,” Neja said. “It can get very expensive, very unpleasant for the person paying the bill.” The same may hold true for the photographer arriving early to take photos of the surroundings, or the floral designer visiting the site beforehand to scope out the environment. Neja urges brides and grooms to be sure the terms with each vendor are clearly defined. Because rules vary considerably depending on the vendor, it is imperative that they know who is responsible for taking what action and the financial consequences of any lastminute changes. “Knowing your schedule is very important, and pay the fees up front,” he said. “It’s a relief to have that over with, so you can relax and have fun.” Get some help For the sake of their own enjoyment, couples should designate an onsite decision-maker for them as well, Neja said. This person should understand the terms agreed upon with each vendor and able to remind the couple of the repercussions of last-minute additions. “The bride and groom need help so they can enjoy their day,” Neja said. Stem agrees that it’s nearly impossible to plan for everything without a little help. The planning process can be long and complicated and it is important to be prepared and organized. “Every bride should have a planning book,” she said. “Pay attention to the checklists and follow the guidelines they give.” Another important source of information is friends and family. Ask advice from others who have been through this before. They will be happy to share what worked for them and what didn’t. “Ask them what they thought was really worth the money they spent, and what they could have done without,” Stern said. “Remember that every decision you make means money.” Past performance is no guarantee of future success but what else can you go by? I've been helping people sell their homes for years. Gloria J. Beahm, CRS, GRI • Top Producer - Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors 1981,1992,1993,1994,1995,19%, 1997,1998 • Life Member Million Dollar Club - GPAAR • Virginia Association of Realtors - Sales Associate of the year 1994 RAINBOW - V.I.P 800-523-8846 ^ The Real Estate Center or 540-341-3525 UJ |=J Surfings tfi& *net By Kim Phillips Times Newspapers Staff Writer There are literally thousands of wedding Web sites out there, but for space reasons just a few of the bigger, more helpful ones are listed below. Wedding.com • This is a simple, easy-to-use site that gives helpful hints on wedding dresses, photographers, cakes, even honeymoon sites. Weddingchannel.com • Enter to win the dress of your dreams, or a gift dowry. • Gift registry • Bridal planners and checklists • Bridal chat rooms BridalPlanner.com • Superstitions page — where the traditions came from • Bridal message boards • Bridal show listings • Engagement notice page • Bridal bookstore • Free worksheets, checklists marthastewart.com/ weddings/ • Daily features on everything from decorating to making your own cake. Different ideas oh dresses, bridal showers, there is a link here for just about everything. tJSABRIDE.com • Gift registry • Enter to win giveaways • Free newsletter TheKnot.com • Gift registry site • Checklist • Guest list manager • Budget planner • Free newsletter (a note to the wise — they will inundate you with emails) • Links to dresses and accessories • By answering a few simple questions, you can become a member and have your own wedding Web page. This is great for informing the guests and keeping them up to date. 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By Jose Ebro Times Newspapers Staff Writer Forget carriages and hunt party themes. When it comes to an equestrian wedding, nothing beats a few hardfought chukkers, a bilingual exchange of oaths, and an Argentine asado to seal a match made in polo heaven. Daniel Tognini, formerly of Argentina by way of Switzerland, Belgium, Malaysia and Palm Beach, one of Polo Great Meadow’s stalwart pros, had cast his eye on lawyer Ilene Harrison a little over two years ago. Harrison, artist and bon vivant at heart, had lived a gypsy existence as well before going to law school and settling down in Virginia. She had been drawn to the excitement of polo in The Plains and arranged for lessons with Argentine pro Rodrigo Salinas. She showed up, Salinas didn’t. Contrived or not, Tognini, always in the right place at the right time, swooped in for the interception. Acknowledged a perfect caballero both on and off the field, Tognini is uncharacteristically quiet and circumspect for an Argentine — a perfect foil for the vivacious and outgoing Harrison. When their romance, unlike the usual fleeting-polo variety, blossomed into marriage plans, Polo Great Meadow president Stephen Seager graciously offered the grounds of his Chetwood estate for the wedding. The drumming of hooves announced the start of their wedding fes tivities last Aug. 1. Teams of polo couples faced off in a match in their honor and for the entertainment of 150 guests in attendance. Photo courtesy of Daniel and llene Tognini MATCH: Daniel Tognini and his bride llene ride “up the aisle” to exchange vows. After the match, Harrison and Tognini took the field, both mounted on Argentine criollo geldings. She rode the steady cremello Peron, owned by Tognini’s patron Phil Karber. Chicho is known for his spectacularly patterned rump, his many Best Playing Pony awards, and the fact that only Tognini can ride him. It was fitting that he carry his master to the altar, or at least to the stout oak under which the couple exchanged vows. They did so against the orange glow of the setting sun and the backdrop of the Seagers’ 18th-century stone cottage. Then the 10-piece salsa band opened up for the newlywed’s first dance and the party was on. In keeping with polo and Argentine traditions, untold quantities of marbled Virginian Angus steaks were slowly grilled on charcoal embers for the asado. No fancy finger food for that crowd. Aside from the usual bouquet-tossing, single females tugged at ribbons embedded in the wedding cake, hoping to draw the ring which would augur their own impending marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Tognini then decamped to pack for their flight to Costa Rica for the honeymoon. The party, as is the norm for festivities at the Seagers’, continued on until 4 the next morning. Ashdown of Londorf Affordable Professional Photography ®§ NEW! Packages with the negatives included! All Locations - Virginia, Maryland, DC 1-800-366-1093 Please visit our web site at http://www.geocities.com/ashdownofloa4on/ or we welcome your call. ■J,; \.k iM : :S?- : • iiMMm 27/iat ^Will Jffietunef Catlett Carriage (?om PANY 640~7<9(9-/3/y JUJ

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Above, model Kim Phillips, sheathed in a towel to protect her dress, shows off the result of McNickle’s ministrations: a beautiful bride-to-be with a romantic fairy-tale up-do. Right, thexrownstyle headpiece is one of the more popular choices of brides today. The veil and the headpiece is courtesy of A Formal Affair. Times Newspapers Photos by Yayoi Ayukawa 'Putting; ati Osgoodfaces By Sharon LaSalle Times Newspapers Staff Writer She may wear white lace or beige satin, carry a cascading bouquet of carnations or a small nosegay of roses, but the one thing that every bride has in common is that she wants to look her best on that very special day. Her wedding day is the one day that it is absolutely vital that there be no sudden outbreaks of acne, no bad hair day and no dark circles under her eyes. It’s all this pressure that sends most brides-to-be in search of just the right person to handle all her beauty needs for the special event. Although many brides still do their own makeup and hair, many more rely on the expertise of experts like Donna McNickle at Madhatters Impress-ns. McJNickle has been cutting and styling hair for 15 years and she’s been doing make-overs for most of that time. Over the years, she’s learned more than a few secrets of the trade. “I always tell them to wear a white button-front shirt when they come in,” said McNickle. McNickle said that make-up looks different depending on the colors a person is wearing. She asks her clients to wear white so that the color tones in the make-up can be adjusted to avoid a washed-out look. The button-front shirt is just common sense. After the almost two hours in McNickle’s chair, having to pull a sweatshirt over perfect make-up and hair would be traumatic for any bride. With so much riding on one day, McNickle suggests that brides-to-be plan on a “practice” session a few weeks before the wedding. For a practice session, the bride should wear white and bring her head piece with her. It’s also helpful to have the colors of the bridesmaid dresses handy, as this can be another factor in choosing make-up color. Other tips McNickle offers are: • Try to keep as much make-up off your face as possible for a week before the wedding. • Spend a few weeks before the wedding following a routine of facials See MAKEOVER, Page 15 Draping the bride-to-be in white during the practice session helps the stylist determine which color cosmetics to use. r Styling spray, rollers and 10 minutes under a hair dryer adds a bounty of curls to give the hair fullness and bounce,

By Deborah Shepherd Times Newspapers Staff Writer A woman’s wedding day is the one day out of her year that she doesn’t have to stand in front of her closet wondering what she’s going to wear. That’s because she’s likely to have spent the last six months thinking of wedding dresses, looking at wedding dresses and trying on wedding dresses. She has probably had more advice than she knows what to do with. Her mother has seen the perfect dress in a magazine. Her matron of honor thinks lace is in and chiffon is out. Her caterer has a cousin who was built just like her and is willing to lend her the entire outfit, veil and all. And she went into this with a vague vision of her- . self as a medieval princess, in something silken and glorious. With a train, maybe. The truth, according to local experts, is that her perfect dress is out there somewhere, waiting for her. And when they find each other, there won’t be a shadow of a doubt that they were meant to be together. fcivery dress has its own body,” said Paula Faraday of Brides of Warrenton. “It reaches out for its own image to display itself.” “When you put it on, you know it. If you have to think about it, that dress isn’t it,” said Charlotte Brady, who operates A Formal Affair. Bodices, buttons and bows T h e best time to g o shopping for a wedding dress is on a sunny day. “You’ll have the shop to yourself ” said Faraday. She organizes the big bridal show that’s held every year at the Patriot Center and has been outfitting brides for 14 years. Like Brady, she’s seen the styles come and go. So what’s the bridal look of the millennium? Strapless. Sleeveless. Two-piece. And no matter what the matron of honor says, chiffon is in this year, as are embroidered fabrics and Duchess satin. Long veils descend from simple crowns or tiaras, giving a flowing look to gowns with no trains. A luscious rum pink color is edging white out of the spotlight — and in the battle of Simplicity vs. Pouf, simplicity is the clear winner. Brady describes her shop, A Formal Affair, as “a New Orleans laid-back boutique.” It’s a full-service bridal salon: she can dress the entire wedding party, plus the mothers, and do flowers. She does a couple hundred weddings a year, plus 10-15 vow renewals. “The bride is getting older,” Brady said. “And over the age of 30, they want a more sophisticated look.” Also (although they may not like to admit it) the average woman is a size 14 today. Of course, if a woman falls in love with a size-10 dress, that’s no problem — nearly every dress has to be shortened, and both Brady and Faraday can offer more extensive alterations. “You’re rarely going to find a dress exactly the way you want it,” said Brady. “Anything can be done to a dress — change the trim, add or remove a sleeve. I love to change things around.” Both owners like to see a bride at least six months — preferably nine — before the wedding date. If alterations are needed on an off-the-rack dress, that adds a month. Ordering a dress takes more time, anywhere from four to five months. Faraday opened Brides of Warrenton as a second venue k for the extra stock Ik she has in her ■ other store, The X Bridal Shoppe 9 of Manassas. This way, she H can offer up-toJB the minute jV styles at a lower r COSt. Brady said, “You can buy a very nice wedding gown for $500-$600. A girl can spend $3,000, but she doesn't have to. Career girls are wanting to put their money on a Fairall models a with a full tulle skirt from available from Brides house.” Not eveiy bride is looking for a gown. Christine Fox of Warrenton also outfits brides, but finds that her customers are looking for an outfit that they can wear again. And they want something “unusual, understated, not frou-frou or too ‘bridey,’ ” Fox said. Recently, she sold a “wonderful” two-piece silver outfit to a bride. “They can then wear it to the Kennedy Center, or on a cruise, or to a black-tie dinner,” she explained. Fox also outfits about 10 second brides every year. She says none of her customers like to pay more than $500 for their dresses. She carries the Nicole Miller and Cattiva lines, both of which have exquisite dresses for mothers of the bride. Co-starring... Although the bride and groom are clearly the leading players in their wedding day special, they are attended by a cast of co-stars who must also be carefully costumed. The bride’s dress sets the tone for the whole wedding party’s attire, said Brady. “The bridesmaids should reflect the mood of the bride — she’s the star,” she said. Attendants are wearing simple, sleeveless gowns, often with stoles. “No more puffy sleeves or squishy taffeta,” Brady said. This season’s colors are pastels: lilac, sage green, Wedgewood blue. Brady likes to ao a mena oi pastel snaaes when the wedding party includes more than five or six attendants, “so you don’t see 12 yellow dresses.” Flower girls will be inescapably adorable’ no matter what they wear, but the trendy thing this year is to dress her just like the bride. Mothers of the bride ^ get first choice in color and style of dress; the mother of the groom follows her lead. Fox said, “The Ursula line is great for mothers of the bride. The tank top, wun maicning jacket, creates a very sleek line, is a great fit and can be worn again to hunt balls or formal dinners." pfiasa fc&ade 'bodicaand s ar>d may bei

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Nuptial notes Striking/ cHard& By Brian Minter Times Newspapers Staff Writer Gone are the days when your only choice in wedding music was exactly when the church organist should start playing “Here Comes The Bride.” Today a wide range of music is available, both for the ceremony and the reception, ranging from country music to Handel’s Water Music, from DJs to live bands. Most people want some kind of music for the ceremony itself. While organists are still popular, they are typically only available in churches; a string or brass quartet can play at weddings held outdoors or in homes. The choice of songs for the big moment is changing as well. “There’s a break-away from traditional music, like ‘Here Comes The Bride,’ ” said Liz Thornton, a Warrenton music teacher who plays violin with the four-piece Quail Ridge String Ensemble. “Pachabel’s Canon is popular now for bringing in the bride. There’s a lot of good music out there that’s suitable for weddings.” For the reception, the choice is usually between a live band or a DJ. Both have advantages. A DJ is cheaper, and can play the joyful couple’s favorite Seuttcr'-t plcM/e/vt 404 South Main Street • Culpeper, VA 540-727-0745 Olelei'loia' Wire service. Flowers for > all occassions. All U? credit cards accepted. major songs, and some prefer the energy of a live band. “Full bands at the reception are very popular,” said Kevin Olivera, whose Ashbum-based company provides bands and DJs for area weddings. Band prices can range from $1,500 for a four-piece combo, all the way up to $6,000 for a full band with a horn section, Olivera said. DJs typically charge about $450 for an evening’s work. Some DJs just play music, while some serve as a master of ceremonies, exhorting people to get up and dance. You have to make sure you’re not getting someone you don’t want at your wedding, Olivera explained. “We work very closely to match the personality of the DJ with the personality of the customer,” he said. “It’s very important that they get the right personality.” Wedding-planning services consider music a main ingredient for a successful celebration. “It’s kind of like one-stop shopping,” said Angela Denson, whose Hunt Country Celebrations group provides an array of wedding services for Fauquier County residents, including a list of entertainment options available locally. Tim CaAlion Photography WEDDINGS and SPECIAL EVENTS COLOR OR B/W 500 Meadowbrook Ctr., Suite 240 * Culpeper, VA 22701 540-229-9478 540-825-5760 Fax tmotva@yahoo.com Photography V&Atgn&d To mz<Lt your N^dU, PHOTOGRAPHY 540-347-1785 3 i What a great wedding gift to yourself! Begin your new life in a new home. Though the wedding took most of your cash, you can buy your home with NO MONEY DOWN* AND THE BUILDER PAYS YOUR CLOSING COSTS.** Better than rent! Call for free brochure and complete info to make your w home purchase the easiest part of your wedding plans. Luxury Garage Townhouse from $124,900 • Fabulous views • Small town ambiance • Easy commute WlNDSONG HOMES THE MEWS AT MENLOUGH 03 Call Carolyn Robertson, Sales Director 540-347-6040 • 800-311-3498 Sales through Long & Foster * |Q ^uplifted buyers "toward dosjng costs or options

Nuptial notes By Deborah Shepherd Times Newspapers Staff Writer It may be safe to say that, what with one thing and another, the bride and groom really don’t see their wedding until the photos are developed. So how do they make sure they pick the right photographer? Rudolph Joseph Photography in Warrenton offers some tips: • Spell everything out in a contract. Address issues such as what happens if Die photographer cancels, if the wedding film is damaged, or the wedding date is changed. Does the photographer get fed? (The caterer will need to know.) Who keeps the proofs and negatives? • Don’t be afraid to ask questions. How long after the wedding will we see the proofs? Can some (or all) of the wedding be shot in black and white, or can the color photos be printed as highquality black and white images later? Does the photographer have “set” pictures he takes at all weddings or can we choose the poses and groupings that are important to us? • Find out if there will be an opportunity for on-location formal photos the day of the wedding. Some photogra phers require the bride to come to the studio beforehand; others will take such shots on-site or afterwards. • Does the photographer lock Photo by Rudolph Joseph Photography END OF A LONG DAY: A good photographer will work with the bride and groom to capture informal moments as well as more traditional shots. clients into an album package, or can couples pick a package later? Beware of big cost differences for waiting to add on albums or enlargements. • More important than knowing how many proofs will be received is the average number of proofs the photographer takes. Then it’s possible to estimate the number of proofs that will come back, depending on how long the photographer will be working. Remember, no one really wants five shots of Uncle Albert sitting at the table doing nothing. • Ask if some of the wedding photos can be taken with black and white film. Can color photographs be printed as high-quality black and white images later? • Get references — and make the calls. Rudoloph Joseph and his wife Kara have kept up with the fast-growing Internet environment by developing a Web site that gives newlyweds a “virtual scrapbook” where they can show off their wedding photos. The site even provides a guest book. for visitors to sign. Joseph’s Web site is RJPonline.com and the phone number is 349-0163. CIRCA 1850 LWYNGTON ImYANOR ■f Fauquier County's most sought after site for receptions and weddings. , The Manor is known for its exquisite photography and detailed attention to the bride and groom. www.alwyngtonmanor.com Appointments are required. (540) 341*7766 I; <* • -c'rt*’* % %" ■ i a i i m*uM am _ ■.. 6e Delated © Enjoy Your Jj Big Day. Get a Massage * Aromatherapy Facial or "'Hie Ultimate" - Massage.^ Facial Package A great gift idea for a bridal* shower or wedding gift for * bride AND Groom. ') The entire bridal party would LOVE it I Call barbara Leggc (540) 347-965b at 68 Mane ort^ (540) 349-2751 at home li; M 58 Main cSti WarrenLon, VA jj^j

Nuptial notes 'Mixings tiw ke&t ingredimt& By Brian Lennon Times Newspapers Staff Writer Back in the days of the ancient Romans, the wedding cake (if that’s even the correct term) was used to symbolize the blushing bride’s fertility. They were made out of wheat and barley and were broken over the bride’s head. If the cake broke over the lucky lady’s head, that meant she was fertile and could expect some little ones in about nine months. Sounds messy, right? Later on, tne new thing became stacking several small cakes on top of one another. If the bride and groom could kiss over the top of the stack, they were in for a life full of prosperity. For today’s cake, however, couples can thank a fussy 17th century French chef, who was apparently not too thrilled with all this cake-breakingover-the-head business or with using pastries as a predecessor to the limbo. So he put a nice icing on the cake and created the multi-tiered wonders which wedding guests are more accustomed to seeing today. When the prospective Mr. and Mrs. go out on the hunt for a wedding cake, they will be presented with as many options as there are with the purchase of a new car. Here are some tips. Go into the “cake interview” with an idea of what you want, what you need (the number of guests) and your *1Welcome your guests with .» Hiyhlund jBagpijJiny ! Bagpiping for all Occasions Norm Weaver 703-594-3755 price range. Remember to ask the baker for pictures of their work. Then there are the hard questions for the lovebirds to answer: • Do you want a multi-tiered cake? Stacked or separated by those fancy columns? • What shape do you want? They have circles (traditional), ovals or hearts. See CAKE, Page 15 B. - ^.I.I —Ml Times Newspapers Photo/R.B. Gassie BAKER: Wanda Lord-Steele of Wanda’s Cake Decorating in Centreville offers some advice about choosing a cake. i Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA Executive Editor/General Manager: John Toler Assistant General Manager: Barbara Norris Managing Editor: Robin Earl Writers: Emily Ashby, Jose Ebro, Sharon LaSalle, Brian Lennon, Brian Minter, Kim Phillips, George Rowand, Deborah Shepherd, MaryAnn Stewart Advertising Manager: Kathleen Keller Advertising Representatives: Barbara Abaunza, Pam Symington, Dawn Martin, Kathy Mills Production: Stephannie Addison, Kim Phillips, MaryAnn Stewart, Margriet Grant, Jackie Colvin Cover Photo: Karen Turley Photography Cover Design: Kim Phillips Cover Models: Patrick and Abby Gillette; photo taken at Poplar Springs Pullout Section Cover Photo: R. B. Gassie Dress: By Ian Stuart, courtesy of A Formal Affair in Warrenton Model: Susan Fairall ■Issue Date: January 26, 2000 Call: (540) 347-4222 E-mail: ftdeditor@timespapers.com Write: Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188 Weddings • Receptions Rehearsal Dinners /Mi events m p (& v / . aciuti&ipn premises.. - Avenue/Marshall, VA' 364-4057 Hunt Country Rental Ltd. Party Tents All New Inventory For The 2000 Season! RO. Box 9a5^Go!d5reviBe/3r5S2T(54oi 832-1899 fQxids-s. of ^Wazzznton stf 26 cJ\\ain <Stxz£.t ^Waxzsjiton, OAxyinia 20186 (540) 349-7^50 £>\\on. - cSai. 11-5 ji.m. • 8<jcninyi iBy c/t-fxfjoinimcnt Over 40 Wedding Gowns $200.00 each (cash and carry) 20% Off Wedding Gowns (Priced at - $550.00 or more) (Payment in full with order) 20% Off Bridesmaids Dresses (Value - $150.00 or more) (Payment in full with order) k, Oj We are Absolutely; Positively the Very Best! These offers are not applicable to prior purchases and they c cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. w) Offer expires 2/29/2000 At/V. _.Wl

-Nuptial notes Tick/ cc place\ not just cm$p place By Maryann Stewart Times Newspapers Special Writer How do prospective couples choose a place? Or a caterer? Sometimes, it is not possible to separate these options, so it may be easier to consider them at the same time. But before beginning the process, some basic options should considered. How many guests are expected? What is the budget? These two absolutely determine the scale of the event. Who will be paying for it? Sometimes, different ideas and costs may be proposed when it is known that Orphan Annie and her fiance are paying for everything themselves and not Daddy Warbucks. Couples need to be frank with whomever they are dealing with. If all the “must have” and “Would be nice to have” choices are on the table, it may provide more flexibility in the long run and a more desirable outcome. A package deal may be more economical than trying to get the best deal from each supplier (hotel, caterer, baker, and so on). It might be easier on the couple in the long run, too, since they’ll be dealing with only one or two main contacts instead of five or six. Getting ideas It’s a smart idea to get referrals from co-workers, friends, relatives and fellow church members — but especially from those who have recently been involved with a wedding, christening, anniversary, or other celebration. When talking with possible suppliers, ask about celebrations that have worked particularly well. It might also be instructive to find out about what went wrong in those that didn’t. Some facilities will allow couples to “check out” an ongoing event, but this must be pre-arranged. Also keep in mind that deposits that may be refundable early on in the process become increasingly less so. Get it all in writing! Will the wedding ceremony and the reception be held in the same establishment? This usually means that one room is needed for the ceremony and another for the reception. 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Tuxedo From Page 5 morning, the afternoon, or the evening? For the traditionalist, a formal daytime look might be a gray cutaway coat, striped trousers, wing collared shirt and ascot. Ultra-formal evening demands black tails and white tie. For a traditional, semi-formal daytime ceremony, a morning stroller and tie is suitable. In the evening, wear a dinner jacket, and in warm weather, a white or ivory jacket is striking. But even for the staunchest traditionalist, no rules are etched in stone. The groom and his groomsmen can go a bit trendier, be a tad adventurous, because there is a whole world of looks to choose from. For athletic types, The Michael Jordan tuxedo features a boxy single button jacket with baggy trousers. Ultra-sleek and contemporary is the mandarin look, collarless shirt and jacket. Fancy a western wedding? Pair up cowboy boots and Stetson with the Sundance look: a short cut jacket complete with bolo tie. Instead of a black cumberbund, vest and bow tie, how about a Tazmanian Devil vest or a Mickey Mouse cumberbund from the Looney Tunes and Walt Disney collections? Whether the groom wants to stroll back down the aisle with his bride in an air of tradition and elegance or make a bold fashion statement, there’s one more thing he needs to remember: enjoy it! Cake From Page 13 Next comes the fun part — the taste test. (Now, beware, some bakers do not give out samples during the cake interview, but will at bridal shows.) Today’s cakes and frosting come in a variety of flavors, meaning the choices are more complicated than the original wheat and barley. The best bet is to talk with the baker about what will be appropriate to the season the wedding is taking place (June, as opposed to December), where it is being held (inside or outside), and the setting (casual or formal). Lastly, to make sure the cake is at the reception the same day you are, be sure to order the cake in advance, two months in some instances. Secrets The wedding cake is to be shared with treasured guests, but it is also a tradition to save the top tier of the cake for the first anniversary. Nowadays, couples can even special-order this tier in their own favorite flavor. Then all they have to do is wrap the top tier securely in plastic and place in the freezer. In one year, they unwrap and celebrate all over again. When the big day finally arrives and they are ready to cut the cake, the bride and groom make the first slice of the cake together. The groom’s right hand should be over the bride’s right hand for the cut — and they can be thankful the cake isn’t going to get cracked over anyone’s head. Makeover From Page 8 ' ’ and skin pampering, especially if you are prone to breakouts. • Do not get too much sun before the wedding. 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By George Rowand Times-Democrat Staff Writer Hunt Country Celebrations seeks to take advantage of what Fauquier County offers, and turn it into business for local merchants. And, specifically, what Fauquier offers is a number of locations that are just perfect for holding weddings and other special events. Karen Turley, a photographer who is the chairwoman of the group, readily affirmed that idea. “This area is becoming very, very popular for weddings,” Turley said. “People are booking a year-and-a-half to two years in advance, and we’re not doing just local clients. In fact, probably 80 percent are from outside the region.” With the average wedding now costing in the neighborhood of $20,000, the economic impact on the local community can be significant. Hunt Country Celebrations was formed as a subcommittee of the tourism committee of the Visitor Center. The Visitor Center —rim by members of the Chamber of Commerce provides staff work for the group. “It’s all here,” said Angela Denson, of the Visitor Center. “Whatever you need for an easy, hassle-free beautiful countary wedding ... and it’s probably less expensive than it is in the city.” The group was formed about two years ago, an effort at net working among local business people who were in similar lines of work. “It gives us a unique opportunity to meet other people in the industry,” Turley said. “It’s a nice reference system,” Denson agreed. “People [clients] seem to be much more comfortable if they’re working with people who have worked together before. It’s a one-stop shopping location for nervous brides, and believe me, they appreciate it. They can save a lot of time and trouble.” Hunt Country Celebrations has produced a brochure that is distributed all year at the Visitor Center in Warrenton, and it will have a booth at the upcoming Bridal Show at the Patriot Center in Fairfax on Jan. 30. “We will pretty much explain the region and what we have to offer,” Denson stated. > In addition, there is a Web site — www.fauquierweddings.com r- that gives more exposure to the members of the organization. A second event that will promote Hunt Country Celebrations is the bridal tour on Feb. 6. ' At three locations in the county, the tour will have something / to make every wedding complete. £ From florists to caterers to formal attire providers, the tour will provide everything a successful wedding could possibly need. • • • -Susan Fairall tries on dresses at A Formal Affair in Warrenton.

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