Rappahannock News, February 2, 2000

123st Year ... No. 5 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2000 www.timespapers.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Citizens invited A meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss the designated commercial area of U.S. 211 in the Hampton District at the Rappahannock Library. Susan Babcock, Planning Commissioner for Hampton District and committee invite you to attend and bring ideas. Science Fair set Students of Rappahannock County Middle School and Rappahannock County High School are busy getting their science projects ready for the Rappahannock Science Fair, which will be held on Feb. 10 and 11. The public is invited to visit the Science Fair from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10. Awards will be presented to students on Friday afternoon. Presentation of village concept The Amissville Area Community Association will host Don Audette, author of the series of Rappahannock News articles on Virginia villages. He will speak on the village concept, what a village is and how it can be defined. His talk ties into the Association’s village planning process which was initiated at their last meeting. The meeting agenda includes further discussion on the village, area enhancements and a draft budget. In addition, an initial written “Community Survey” designed to determine the issues and priorities of residents will be issued. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church on Lee Highway. For more information contact Steve Miller at 937-7327, Rick Kohler at 675-1373, Hal Hunter at 9374600 or Jan Makela at 937-5718. Spring soccer 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. 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. Call the Registrar, Sara Lawrey at 675-1781 with any questions you may have. Deadline extended Culpeper and Rappahannock County livestock producers are eligible to enroll in the Livestock Assistance Program (LAP). This program is being offered to compensate producers for losses to pastures due to drought conditions. The sign up has been extended until Feb. 4. For more information contact the Culpeper/Rappahannock FSA Office at 825-4200 before Feb. 4. 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) On common ground By Jose Ebro Rappahannock News Staff Writer Some might be forgiven for thinking Walt Longyear a zealot. After all, this self-described conservative Repub-lican started his political career with a run for the Connecticut Senate in 1974, soon after graduating from college. He was soundly beaten by the incumbent Democrat in a staunchly Democratic district. “I tell you,” he said of that episode, “the day President Ford pardoned Nixon was not a good day to be going door-todoor as a Republican.” In the intervening years since then, Longyear has worked for other people’s campaigns, developing an expertise in direct-mail fund-raising. He has raised millions for Republicans Jesse Helms and Oliver North. Currently chairman of the Rappahannock Republican Committee, Longyear is once again ready to run his own race. He is aiming for the 31st District seat that Delegate Jay Katzen will be vacating as he makes a run at the lieutenant governor’s post. Katzen, Longyear said, had asked him to run and promised the support of his machinery. However, an official endorsement has yet to be made. Longyear claims a strategy is involved. However, it remains a credibility question so long as Katzen sidesteps naming his choice of successor. This would prove crucial in a wideopen primary as candidates marshall donations for their candidacies. Longyear estimates it will cost $30,000 to $50,000 to get his party’s nomination and $150,000 to $200,000 for the delegate’s race itself. He aims to muster at least $100,000 by year’s end. “I’ll use what I know, direct-mail and personal solicitation. After 25 years of raising Walt Longyear money for other political candidates, I put these to use for myself,” Longyear remarked. With Fauquier representing 70 percent of the 31st District’s electorate, Longyear knows he has an uphill struggle to get himself known in the county. “I have to work a lot harder to prove to people that I can represent them well,” he said. “I have more energy than other people. I’ll knock on 10,000 doors to familiarize voters with my views,” he remarked. But Longyear has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He says the disease is in remission and he is willing to make medical records public to prove he won’t be physically unable to serve. However, MS is potentially See LONGYEAR, Page A6 Republican focuses^ on family issues By Jose Ebro Rappahannock News Staff Writer Dell Ennis was first mentioned in this paper in January 1977 as a hard-luck story. His father had died six months before and the family’s home and store in Morrisville, both insufficiently insured, had burned to the ground that Christmas. The 18 year-old then went into business for himself, buying a truck and spreader with loans from Bealeton farmer C.L. “Boots” Ritchie and the State Bank of Remington. With Ritchie as co-founder of the Fauquier Fertilizer Company, Deli Ennis Ennis offered a fertilizer- and limespreading service for area farms. The business grew to several trucks and spreaders servicing 30,000 acres of farmland by 1989. Ennis parlayed proceeds from the sale of this business into a prosperous home-building company focused on first-time home buyers. “Meadfield,” a 95-lot subdivision in Bealeton, won him an award from the Northern Virginia Independent Builders Assoc-iation for cluster development. It is as local boy made good that Ennis enjoys a distinct advantage in the race for the Republican Party’s nomination to the 31st District seat that Delegate Jay Katzen will be vacating in two years. Fauquier voters constitute 70 percent of the district’s electorate and Ennis has lived all his life in the most heavily populated area of the county. However, it remains to be seen whether the political machinery can overlook Ennis’ occasional meandering across party lines over the years. His first exposure to politics was as a teen-aged volunteer in Republican candidate George Beard’s bid for the delegate’s seat. But, “looking for leadership,” he was brought into the Democratic camp and to the attention of Gerald Belaus, then making his run for .the governorship, by Gerry Wood and Earl Frazier. Ennis worked tirelessly for the Democrats on through Doug See ENNIS, Page A6 Snowy night tragedy Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs Louise Stringfellow and her family of four lost their home and possessions on the night of the first snowfall last week. This tenant house on the Montpelier property on Route 231 was a total loss due to a chimney fire. The Stringfellows are staying with a friend but are anxious for a new place to live and could use financial help too. Contributions and information on a new home for the Stringfellows are being accepted at the F.T. Valley Grocery Store (987-8361). r BZA affirms Planning Commission votes BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer A quorum-only Board of Zoning Appeals affirmed the two applications for special use permits on the January agenda. At the session attended by BZA members Alex Sharp, Dwight Matthews and Bob Weinberg, as well as Zoning Administrator John McCarthy, the applications by Susan Babcock and Alex Henze were approved. Susan Babcock’s application was for the use of a residence in an agricultural zone (located in the Washington U.S. 211 General Commercial District) for the Piedmont Environmental Council’s Rappahannock County field office. In her presentation she informed the board that she had received approval from the Departments of Health and Transportation, and that VDOT had requested that she install a paved off-shoulder turn lane at the entrance to the office on U.S. 211. She further noted that the office would be staffed by a part-time employee at the beginning, and that staffing should grow to one full-time and one part-time employee. Because of his membership in the PEC, Mr. Weinberg abstained, but board members Sharp and Matthews both voted to approve the Babcock application. The second application, by Alex Henze, was for a special use permit to operate a furniture repair and See BZA, Page A6 Rappahannock in An essay contest entitled, l running adoui Rappahannock: Ibday and Tomorrow is being sponsored by the Rappahannock National Bank, TYash Free Rappahannock, Hampton Foundation and the Rappahannock News. As we enter a new century, this contest is intended to stimulate thought and discussion , s within the county about the qualities that make Rappahannock a special place and how to preserve what is important. There will be two age groups: one for 18 and over and one for under 18. » Guidelines will be the same for each age group: 1. These are personal essays which should address two questions: a. What are the qualities of county life the writer values most today? b. What should the county leadership do in the coming years to preserve what the writer values? 2. Length: 800 words or less. 3. Prizes: $500 for 18 and over; $400 for under 18. 4. Award criteria: responsiveness to questions, quality of writing, content. 5. Deadline tor submissions: March 22, Send to: Rappahannock News, Essay P.0. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. 6. Award panel will be comprised of Estes, Judge R.V. Snead and Linda DieteL 7. Winning essays will be published i© Rappahannock News and on Rappnet. 8. Prize sponsors: Hampton Rappahannock National Bank, Trash Rappahannock and Rappahannock To e-mail response* bwayland@timespapers.com,. forward

Snow ushers fare annoying cowbird to feeder The first local snowfall, Jan. 20, transformed the world, smoothed sharp edges, and brought two new birds to the feeder. One was a rarity and exciting. The second was certainly of interest, as it is a bird about which there is concern. A population explosion of this species in recent years has resulted in declines of many native species, including one of my favorite singers, the Wood Thrush. The welcome visitor was a male Rusty Blackbird, a name that does not well-describe the bird with flat black plumage and yellow eyes that made a skittish pass at the feeder. “It looks like a redwing,” said Lee Trott. We were at the breakfast table. She was, as usual, right. It did look like a male Redwinged Blackbird without the bright yellow and orange shoulder patches. And redwings do not have bright yellow eyes. The new blackbird nervously flicked its tail much as a redwing does and stayed long enough for me to observe the narrow, almost thrushlike, bill. Initially, I was reminded of a grackle, which the new bird resembled except for a marked difference in size. The male common Grackle is 12 inches long, much larger than the flinch Rusty Blackbird. The other and very important difference between the two species is that the grackle has iridescent plumage that glows green, bronze, purple, and blue in sunlight. The Rusty Blackbird was jet black with no glint of iridescence — like a Red-winged Blackbird. All Things Wild And Wonderful John Trott The name Rusty Blackbird is misleading, in winter at least. In autumn, a male has rusty edges to his feathers and the female is a rust color all over. The problem with identification is the Brewer’s Blackbird, which is almost identical to the Rusty except that it has much more iridescence in its plumage. Both birds are the same size and both have yellow eyes. I made my identification on the fact that the Rusty Blackbird is a distinctly eastern bird; the Brewer’s is a western species. The problem is compounded when one looks at the range maps of the two species and sees that the Brewer’s Blackbird does occult, though rarely, in the Southeast in winter. Roger Tory Peterson’s “A Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern and Central North America” is always the final word for me. He opens his description of the Brewer’s with: “A western blackbird,*^ and goes on to state that the bird has a whitish eye. The bird Lee and I observed had a distinct and startling yellow eye. The second visitor, or, I should state, visitors were two female Brown-headed Cowbirds; they did not have the brown heads and greenish bodies that distinguish males. Don't Let Old Nan Winter Catch You by Suprise... 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Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ Indeed, the two on the feeder had no distinct markings at all — no stripes, wing bars, head markings or other distinctions in their plumages. They were simply two grayish-brown birds with sparrow-like bills. The problem with cowbirds is that they are what ornithologists term “brood parasites.” Females lay their eggs in the nests of other, usually smaller, birds. The cowbird egg, being larger, settles into the center of the next and receives the most warmth, causing it to hatch earlier than the eggs of the nest builder. The nestling cowbird is aggressive in demanding food and receives most of it, with the result that the young of the host species starve. This has ecological validity within the original cowbird range. Originally, the cowbird was a bird of the prairie states; they followed herds of buffalo around,, feeding on insects stirred up by the big mammals and provided service to the buffalo by picking ticks off their backs. Over the years, cowbirds lost the ability to build their own nests and raise their own young. This makes sense for a bird that follows nomadic herds of buffalo. Birds that nest in the prairie had evolved to cope with cowbird preda> tion; they build cleverly hidden nests on the ground. As settlers moved west and cleared the land, cowbirds moved east and found many birds that built open nests. There the cowbird laid her eggs, with the result that many warblers, native sparrow and thrushes are raising nothing but cowbirds. With snow and ice covering natural foods, new species are likely to turn up at the bird feeder. Now, it’s time to write about the big snowstorm of Jan. 25. ' BY GERALD OCHS ? nahinnnrlr Mavi Writer s Rappahannock News Special Writer John Hartline assumed the Presidency of the' Rappahannock Board of Trustees in elections held last week at the hoard’s first meeting of the year. Also elected were Charlotte Nichols as Vice President, Mary Brown as Treasurer, and Board newcomer Peter Little as Secretary. Committee chair assignments made by President Hartline included John McCarthy for Finance, Mrs. Nichols for Policy, Hallee Morgan for Personnel, and Joy Sloane for Buildings and Grounds. Mr. Hartline initiated the post-election session by relating his management style and philosophy. ‘Though I do not intend to micro manage,” he said, T will always be available for help, consultation, and information.” He continued by suggesting that each board member become familiar with all library operations and “attend at least one session of the State Library Seminar.” In his report, Library Director David Shaffer noted that the Library's computers “made the. year Library survives 2000 transition with no problems.* He also complimented new Children’* Librarian Jennifer Glenn on her efforts, and reported that she is reviewing the Children’s book collection, making contact with the county’s school librarians, and is continuing the Wednesday morning story hour. He said that there is no Friday Night Program scheduled yet for February, but there are some possibilities, and any scheduled will be announced in the Rappahannock News. Treasurer’s report Helen Platt’s report showed income of nearly $78,000 and expenditures of $42,203 through the end of Nov., 1999. The Library Fund summary indicated a balance of $339,276.34 at the end of the same period, an increase of nearly $7600 from the prior period. Facilities issues Joy Sloane reported on Buildings and Grounds Committee activities. She noted that the Jamieson Room needs painting, and received authorization to expend up to $600 to have that done. She also raised the issue of the poorly functioning drinking fountain, and suggested that it be replaced with a conventional fountain. John McCarthy reminded the board that a sensor-operated fountain was required under the American with Disabilities Act, and that any replacement would need to be sensor-operated as well. The board also discussed exterior lighting issues and the failure of , the automatic lights, and the committee will investigate alternatives. Director Shaffer informed the board that the Jamieson Room was fully equipped except for a TV/VCR, and the board approved a request to the Friends of the Library for this equipment. Other activities • John Hartline reported that the Social Services ‘One Stop’ office will open in the Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA) space by March 1, 2000. • David Shaffer presented a draft Library budget for the 2000-2001 fiscal year that showed totals of $115,601, an increase of approximately six percent over this year’s budget. The board discussed the draft, and changes were suggested. A new draft will be prepared by Feb. 24. Wakefield Country Day School happenings BY LORI FERREIRA Rappahannock News Contributing Writer • WCDS is planning a four day ski trip for upper school students to Wintergreen Resort, outside of Charlottesville, during Winter Sports Week. The group will leave Monday, Feb. 28, and return on Thursday, March 2. Happy shooshing! • Seventh grade students are being treated to a photography class taught by Mrs. Susan Ochoa, Yearbook Coordinator and veteran of National Geographic. Mrs. Ochoa will be instructing the students in the elements of fine photography. The photographs produced by the seventh graders may be used in the 99/2000 edition of the imiP our new 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor {Upstairs from the Social Security Office) iufr&iiti Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Vi Cows Still Haven’t Come Home? e„ For all your fencing needs, Shop the Co-op! The following items will be on the Co-op Fencing Sale Beginning February 3rd through 19th, 2000: 4,000’ Hi-Tensile Smooth Wire 180,000 PSI . .$54.95 Keystone 936-6-11 Field Fencing .$114.95 Keystone 1047-6-11 Field Fencing %*'...... .$119.95 12 3/4 ga. 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The fair was judged by Craig Altenburg, John Jamieson, Craig Landrum, Cady Soukup and James Wood of Blue Ridge Technologies in Flint Hill. WCDS students will participate in heart campaign to raise funds Students of Wakefield Country Day School are participating in their second annual Jump Rope for Heart campaign Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 15-17. In addition, upper school students will participate in their first Hoops for Heart campaign, Friday, Feb. 18. Students will jump rope and shoot basketballs to raise funds for the American Heart Association. These funds help support cardiovascular research and education programs. Jump Rope for Heart teaches participants about the importance of a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and living tobacco-free. The event empowers children as they provide vital community service and discover that they can make a difference. At the same time, students enjoy group dynamics while jumping into the spirit of this funfilled event. Please help our children help others. Sponsor a WCDS student in Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart.

RCCA activities accelerate speed BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance (RCCA) moved forward to the next step in the process of fulfilling its mission by developing four task forces to create an initial i, suite of preservation and Yural character retention’ pro' jects. The organization’s mission objectives of “ensuring • that Rappahannock County remains a scenic rural community” will be accomplished, f. said RCCA President Bayard Catron, “by designing and developing projects that will serve to identify and develop r preservation tools, educate Rappahannock residents to their availability and use, and % facilitate their application to i make certain that the Rappahannock County of the future is as pristine as our County is today.” The task forces include ‘Land Conservation,’ directed toward preservation of open , space by the use of such preservation tools as conserh vation easements and the identification and purchase of critical properties; ‘Land Use/Building Practices,’ in which RCCA will identify and promote suitable approaches to rural residential and commercial building as well as the appropriate uses of land in the ' county’s various zoning dis• tricts; ‘Rural Economic Development’ under which RCCA will investigate the means of broad marketing and promotion of the county’s eco, nomic resources such as agriculture, horticulture and tourism in an effort to support the ‘return on investment’ on . 1 land and help retain farms and other open spaces; and ‘Organization Building* which focuses upon those activities required to assure the costeffectiveness of the organization’s administration, as well as the RCCA’s outreach, education and promotion programs. All task forces will generate specific projects over the next few months, and all projects will be staffed by volunteer members with the requisite skills and available time. The skills and information required, according to an RCCA board member, “are likely to be broad-ranging, and we can be most effective only with the solid participation and support of Rappahannock residents.” Project activities will require knowledge and understanding in areas including agriculture, horticulture and forestry, land use planning, land conservation, environmental science, law, marketing, construction, tourism, real estate, architecture, engineering, research, computer science, mapping, graphic design, technical writing and publishing, and the RCCA is hopeful that residents who share in the desire to keep Rappahannock scenic and rural will provide their support. The Rappahannock County Conservation Alliance is a non-profit organization directed exclusively at Rappahannock County preservation and membership is all open to all. Those interested in participating as a member and on project efforts can reach the RCCA at 987-3311. Appealing snow bank could have •9 ^tragic consequences By chance, luck or happenstance, Rocky Foster, a transportation crew member out of the West Culpeper area headquarters of the Virginia Department of Transportation y (VDOT) last week avoided what surely would have been a tragic incident. Foster was working on a i rural secondary road in northwestern Culpeper County, ■ kicking back snow drifts along , the edge of the road to make ■’ room for the next snow forecast for this coming weekend. As he prepared to drive his large VDOT into the drift, a head popped out of the snow bank. , He immediately stopped - .his truck and began climbing ’ out of his cab. As he did so, not one, but two children emerged from the bank and ran off. According to Foster, the children had spotted the sixI 4 foot high pile of snow along the road and promptly began building a snow fort, thinking that the road was clear and no more plows would show up. “Thankfully, nothing came of this situation, but it did have the makings for a horrible tragedy,” said Donald Gore, resident engineer for VDOT’s Culpeper residency. “It just reinforces the need for children and adults alike to avoid playing in snow banks alongside the road. After all the roads are cleared, we go back and push that snow off the shoulders and try to open up the right-of-way as much as possible to make room for future snow.” Added Gore: “You’re more than welcome to take all that snow from the edge of the road and build as many snow forts you want in the safety of your front yard.” Annual Variety Show set for Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer It has been said that “Variety is the spice of life.” If you could use some variety to break up the monotony of “snow days”, freezing “windchills” and other signs of “global warming”, you are cordially invited to join the happy audi* ence at The Theatre in Washington, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5. This special event is the fourth annual variety show produced and performed by a variety of entertainers, ages under 8 to over 80, all from the Washington Baptist Church. The last three annual shows have been enjoyed by families, friends and neighbors. We thought you’d like to share in the fun this year. The public is invited. There is no charge, although free-will offerings to our building fund will be received with gratitude. We guarantee you will encounter an evening of entertaining variety. 7/ S O H o \ /LAUNDROMAT^ Now Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. LOCATED AT MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET , 1 MILE WEST OF SPERRYVILLE 987-9100 Don’t take your wash anywhere else! Tf^uiicouay, i uuiuaiy C., c.\j\j\j Science fair winners announced at Wakefield Country Day School BY JOYCE HUNT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Headmaster Michael Vargo announced winners of Wakefield Country Day School’s annual science fair on Friday. Over 50 students in fifth through ninth grades submitted individual projects. Students in kindergarten through fourth submitted class projects. The “Best of Show” ribbon was awarded ninth grader Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill for her project “Music’s Influence on Memory”. Matthews investigated whether or not background music enhances a students performance on memorization tasks, and if so, which style of music is most effective. Her conclusion was that music did enhance the process, and classical music was most effective. Second place in show was given to seventh grader Rachel Marx of Strasburg. Regina Knight of Washington, won third place in show. Fifth graders receiving awards included Sawyer Sutton of Winchester, first place for “Comparing Nutrient Rich and Nutrient Poor Soils-How Important Are Soil Nutrients to Plants;” second place, Kevin Riedel of Washington, and third place, Benjamin Luke, also of Washington. Sixth grade winners were first place, Regina Knight of Washington, for “Does Classical Music Improve Math Performance”; second place, Benjamin Clark of Flint Hill; and third place, Dorian Matthews of Flint Hill. Seventh grade honors went to Rachel Marx of Strasburg, first place, for “What Mordant Extracts Color Natural Fibers Best”; Jesse Ferreira of Front Royal, second place; and Aaron Marx of Strasburg, third place. Eighth/ninth grade awards were received by Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill, first place; Arlen Sherwood of Washington, second place; and Christina Luke of Washington, third place. Judges for the fair were Cady Soukup, John Jamieson, Craig Altenburg and Craig Landrum of Blue Ridge Technology. bATA PROCEDURE rnotos courtesy ot Joyce Hunt WINNER: Regina Knight won first place in sixth grade for her project “Does Classical Music Improve Math Performance.” Material*! > »V«\:x •»*««« BEST OF SHOW: Whitney Matthews of Flint Hill won Best of Show in Wakefield Country Day School’s annual science fair for her project investigating “Music’s Influence on Memory.” it Again! Happy Birthday to e B. (Belatedly/ from a couple of her slow friends) 11763 Lev Hwy.. 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Huntly • 540-635-8555 Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly is proud to announce that the following students received honors for their marks during the second grading period. 1st Grade - Second Honors Parker Kemp, Luray Kayleigh Rasnick, Rileyyille Bret Heddleston, Sperryville Ahby Albrecht, Amissville Hirsh Lai, Luray Amy Schmiedeler, Front Royal Sarah Hazel. Sperryville 1st Grade - First Honors Kortnne Grove, Front Royal Christine Pankow, Flint Hill John Richard Bell, Front Royal Evan Espinola, Washington Amanda Callihan, Front Royal Thomas Ciskanik, Front Royal Katherine Huang, Amissville 2nd Grade - Second Honors Chance Beatty, Luray Jill Wood, Washington Katie Callihan, Front Royal Nicholas Reading, Strasburg J. Paul Guiffre, Huntly 2nd Grade - First Honors Albert Bechtold. Washington Dominque Peters, Front Royal Abigael W hitaker. Front Royal Annelise Riedel, Washington 3rd tirade ■ Second Honors Jim Hennessy, Luray Neil McClung, Linden 3rd Grade - First Honors Saheel Mehta, Front Royal Michael Safford. Warrenton Krisiina Stone, Bentonville , Joseph Djorup, Orlean 4th Grade ■ Second Honors Jennifer Djorup. Orlean 4th tirade - First Honors lesh Lai, Luray Jamie Langlats. Brown town Emma Clark, Flint Hill Marguerite Beattie, Woodville Andrew Schmiedeler, Front Royal Nicole Espinola. Washington Meredith Silek, Front Royal Joy Heddleston, Sperryville Stephanie Kahrs, Front Royal Andrew Ulrich, Front Royal Katherine Russo, Flint Hill Matthew Wingfield, Flint Hill Alex Shafran, View town Taylor Hammelman, Warrenton James Bell, Front Royal Kate Kevis, Washington Catriona Toth, Front Royal 5th Grade - First Honors Devin Sherwood. Washington Sawyer Sutton, Winchester Saawan Mehta, l uray Brittany Mountjoy, Amissville Patrick Dale, Luray Taylor Miller, Huntly Kevin Riedel, Washington Ben Luke, Washington 6th Grade - Second Honors Laura Cooper, Winchester Sam Beatty, Luray Dorian Matthews, Flint Hill 6th Grade - First Honors Chris Callaway. Marshall Genic Knight, Washington Lauren Guiffre. Huntly Caitlin Hammelman. Warrenton Nicole Fegeas, Warrenton Allison Russo. Flint Hill Michelle Fegeas, Warrenton 7th Grade - Second Honors Natalie Miller, Huntly James Nilan, Warrenton Mary Sullivan, Front Royal Robert Rakaric, Luray Lacey Judd. Front Royal Jordan Hammelman. Warrenton 7th Grade - First Honors Katie Guiffre. Huntly Paul Beattie. Woodville Jesse Ferreira, Front Royal Rachel Marx, Strasburg Aaron Marx, Strasburg Briana Stone, Bentonville Alec Toth, Front Royal 8th tirade - Second Honors Joseph Owens, Front Royal Adam O'Connor, Front Royal Whitney Mathews, Flint Hill Wayne Beatty, Luray Fileen Cummings. Rixeyville Sam Wood, Washington Sheena Rye, Front Royal 9th Grade - First Honors Stephen Dowell. Castleton Christina Luke, Washington Mandee Judd. Front Royal David Riedel. Washington Arlen Sherwood. Washington Li/ Williams, Winchester Maureen Dale, Luray 10th Grade - Second Honors Thomas Marlar, Front Royal Morgan Neil, Amissvilie Whitney Sealock, Front Royal 10th Grade - First Honors Connor Hammelman. Warrenton Judson Hurlbert. Front Royal Antonia Toth. Front Royal llthlirade - JkcaM Honors Anja Stolzcl, Washington Britton Wood, Washington 11th Grade.-. First Honors Dana Ferreira. Front Royal Thomas Dowell. Castleton 12th tirade - Second Honors Sarah Hunt. Washington Jung Min Lee. Flint Hill Yenan Boya, Warrenton ilthiirade • First Honors Brittany Hammelman. Warrenton Alissa Rye, Front Royal James Mumper, Strasburg Brought to you courtesy of Sharon Genehach Luke, Attorney at Law P.O. Bay 6 • Washington. Virginia 22747

-ftappafrannocb J&etotf— 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: RappNewsOtimespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations WEDNESDAY, FEBRUAURY 2, 2000 Our View Jay’s end-run Local ordinances must not be overruled by ill-conceived state bills The Committee on Rules at the Virginia General Assembly is currently studying legislation that would set up a comprehensive suicide prevention plan for Virginia’s youth. Introduced by Sen. Ed Houck early in the session, the proposed legislation and accompanying budget amendments cannot be approved soon enough. It started last year when the General Assembly requested the Department of Health to conduct a study of suicidfes in the Commonwealth. The results were very disturbing: • More Virginians die each year from suicide than homicide; • Suicide is the third leading cause of death for adolescents; • The suicide rate for 10- to 19-year-olds has increased 32 per cent since 1975; • Ninety per cent of adolescent suicide victims had at least one diagnosable illness at the time of death; • Depression is the leading cause for hospitalization of 10 to 14 year old children; and • There are as many as 25 suicide attempts for each suicide death. The legislation now under consideration, Senate Joint Resolution 148, would organize and fund a statewide suicide prevention plan, utilizing the combined expertise of the Department of Health, the Commission on Youth, the Department of Education, and the Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Substance Abuse. SJR 148 — which includes among its patrons Sen. Bill Mims, Sen. Linda “Toddy” Puller and Delegate Joe May — carries with it budget amendments that would provide $1 million for each year of the biennium. Under the proposal, efforts would be directed at developing comprehensive suicide prevention plans addressing the promotion of healthy development, early identification, crisis intervention and support to survivors. Six states have already developed such a program. It’s time that Virginia did likewise. Rappahannock Today 1 Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Oay The 4-H Woodworking Club members Robin and Carrie Barron, under the adult leadership of Shannon Swain, sand the bird houses cut out for them by Frank Zinn of Culpeper. The bird houses will be entered in the Culpeper-Madison-Rappahannock Farm Show in July. Letters Brief answer for tax credit issue Last Friday morning I got a phone call from a polite, wellspoken gentleman with a nice southern accent. He didn’t give his name and I didn’t think quickly enough to ask. He saw the article in the Rappahannock News about our bus trip to Richmond for the purpose of opposing tax credits for families who choose to send their children to private school. He told me he sends his children to private school. He wanted to know, “Why shouldn’t I get a tax credit?” I’ve been thinking about that phone call ever since. I’d like to try to answer. Briefly. To start, I’d like him to know that I support and will defend his right to choose a private school for his kids. Always have and always will. My objection comes with the tax credit part. We all pay taxes: federal, state and local taxes, and those taxes pay for or promote the general welfare of all citizens. The taxes we pay are different from the money we deposit with our bank in our checking or savings account. For example, our taxes provide for the post office. When we choose UPS or Federal Express rather than the post office to send a package or letter, we don’t expect a tax credit. A good portion of the taxes my husband and I pay go toward the building of roads and bridges in counties that we will never travel through, yet we do not expect a tax credit for those roads we’ll never use. Quakers, who believe all wars are unethical, do not get a tax credit for that portion of their tax dollar spent on defense or the prosecution of a war. The education of all our children is the foundation of our democracy. Educated citizens drive the economy, protect our Constitution and ensure our future greatness. My tax dollars help pay for a public education system available to all children within our borders, regardless of ability, wealth, race, gender, language barriers, or religious preference. In this country under our laws no child is determined to be more special or more deserving than another. My husband and I have no children. We understand that our taxes are providing for our neighbors’ children and the children of people we will never meet. It is our responsibility as citizens and taxpayers to provide for the finest “free” public education for all school age children. A tax credit would be unthinkable. If for none other than purely selfish reasons: when I’m a really old lady, I want the world to be populated by well educated, skilled, thoughtful and caring citizens. Meredith Gorfein Washington extends thanks The Julia E. Boddie Scholarship Committee would like to thank the following people for helping to make the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration a huge success: Mrs. Wendy Weinberg, Mrs. Mary Tinsley and her cast, Robert Glasker, Rev. Phillip Bailey, David Clanagan, Mrs. Josephine Fry, Mrs. Frances Roy and you the community for your generosity. May God bless you all. Lillian S. Aylor, President Dorothy C. Butler, Vice-President Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Feb. 2, 1950 The Rappahannock Volunteer firemen were favored guests on Friday evening, when the ladies of the Auxiliary not only fed them with the best of food, but finished the evening by presenting the 40 firemen with a check for $500. C.J. Miller emphasized his speech of appreciation for the firemen by presenting a check for $100 from the Rappahannock Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company. The Rev. M.E. Sliger of Flint Hill has been elected 1950 Red Cross chairman. This membership drive will be held during the month of March. At the Board of Supervisors meeting, Mrs. Dyke Quaintance presented the plea for a county health nurse, stating the need and the good that could be done by such an officer. Dr. John Snead also spoke for this cause, saying that he knew of no other place where so much good could be furnished for as little money as would be the case if the county had a health nurse. Mrs. W.A. Miller was also present to speak for the benefits derived from having health nurse in the county. Capt. J.P. Cook made the motion that the investigation be made to see if the funds could be obtained for the county health nurse. This was seconded by W.C. Campbell. 25 YEARS AGO Feb. 6, 1975 Delegate D. French Slaughter Jr., has announced the appointment of Douglas K. Baumgardner of Washington as his administrative assistant for the current session of the General Assembly. Baumgardner, a 1973 graduate of Virginia Military Institute and a second year law student at the University of Virginia, will be employed by Slaughter on a part-time basis in his Richmond office. In a photograph, Kathy E. Dwyer, 1975 DAR Good Citizen of Rappahannock County High School, receives her certificate and accompanying pin from Mrs. Biedler Settle of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Miss Dwyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Dwyer of Sperryville, was selected by her classmates and the faculty of her school for “outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.” James F. Massie of Amissville and Forest Warden Clifton Jenkins examine a reforestation site on the Massie’s Meadow Grove Farm on Route 729. About 15 acres which have previously been harvested are now being prepared for reforesting. The acreage was controlled burned and will be replanted mechanically. 10 YEARS AGO Feb. 1, 1990 In a lead photo: Achieving scouting’s highest honor, Skip Giles Jr. is awarded his Eagle badge by the Rev. Jennings Hobson III during his Eagle Court of Honor last Sunday as Troop 123’s scoutmaster (and Skip’s father) Skip Giles Sr. watches. Top Volunteers: J.B. Carter Jr. of the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department was named Rescue Squadsman of the Year and Chucky Jenkins of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department was named Firefighter of the Year by the Rappahannock County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. The winners were chosen from nominations made by each of the county’s departments. Rappahannock County is the recipient of a $25,000 federal grant to establish a multi-faceted program to make long-term unemployed residents self-sufficient. Social Services Director Beverly Bowen said the program, which is a joint effort of the Social Services Departments in Rappahannock,1 Madison and Culpeper counties, is one of the first of its kind in Virginia. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND RAPAHANNOCK COUNTY DIRECTORY. 7 ■m—n ..un . jr^.rx*.ir *+Kx~,ji„toXx+*ii wara* YOU NEEDN’T READ THIS —Unless you are interested in knowing what’s going on in the world —and particularly in your own State of Virginia. There’s a hot wire running from Rappahannock County— right into the news room of the Washington Post—and almost a pasje of the most interesting happenings arc printed each week In the WASHINGTON WEEKLY POSC Reach right down in your trousers pocket— NOW—and get fifty cents—that’s the price of the Weekly Post for a whole YEAR! Get a Postal Note for that amount—and mail it to this office TO-D \Y—and your subscription will start with next week’s issue. SUNDAY POST—2^ pages—one year—$|.5Q# DAILY POST—10 pages—one year—$6.00. ,,. Adore38 .. 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Editorial & Opinion BYDONAUDETTE I Occasionally, at I some village meeting, I an enthusiast will 1 aoiv, f»nj uun t we become a town, so we can run our own affairs?” The third in this series of articles on towns, villages, hamlets, and open space addresses the legal aspects of a community becoming an incorporated town. By incorporation, the community becomes a legally organized body made up of local residents. The community can then move quickly to solve problems, better plan its future, possibly issue general obligation bonds for improvements, provide additional services, etc. At the same time, all county governmental services (schools, law enforcement, library, health, and so forth) would still be available to the town residents. The town also has a boundary around itself. Sounds like a good deal. The downside is that the town needs a paid municipal government, n mignt also be sued, and so it would need municipal liability insurance. Federal and state mandates on certain services Plight make a costly appearance. There could be some towncounty conflicts. But the most important downside is that there might be an insufficient tax base to support the operation of a town. In Virginia right now, there are 191 towns. Only two new ones have been added over the last 20 years. According . to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Commission on Local Government, communities may be incorporated two ways: by following the rules set forth in the Code of Virginia, or by having the General Assembly of Virginia issue a municipal charter by a special act, which requires a two-thirds vote in each house of the General Assembly. So how does a community go about becoming an incorporated town? First, you need to provide proof to the local circuit court that certain criteria have been satisfied. The very first criterion is that you need a minimum resident population of 1,000 inhabitants. Nonresidents cannot be included in the count. This also means that a boundary line has been drawn around the proposed town by those residents who want to create the town. That way you can come up with the count. This brings us to the Second criterion: the land area witmn the proposed town must not be excessive. For example, Sperryville may want to incorporate itself. But Sperryville might be hard pressed to round up 1,000 residents in the village. What if Sperryville extended itself down F.T. Valley? The Commonwealth of Virginia might look upon this as a pretty fishy move. A boundary line drawn around Sperryville proper would be okay, but a boundary line that also included the length and width of F.T. Valley all the way to the Madison County border would be ludicrous. Communities elsewhere in the United States, though, have tried all sorts of similar ploys: rounding up non-contiguous settlements (Sperryville capturing Slate Mills); using a highway as a connection (Sperryville rounding up Woodville via Route 522); including a large near-by business to provide a good tax base (Sperryville finding a cash-cow in the Co-op); etc. Courts consider territorial identity, contiguity, and land use, noting encroachments on farmland. The third factor considered is whether the population density of the county in which the proposed town is to be located does not exceed 200 persons per square mile. This can be met. Rappahannock County’s population density is only about 26 persons per square mile. The fourth criterion concerns whether the incorporation would be in the best interest of .the inhabitants of the proposed town. What are the needs that are not being met by the county? The county already provides schools, a health department, welfare and metal health services, a library, a Sheriff's Office, a park, etc. Does the proposed town want its own water and sewer system, or personal trash collection, or a swimming pool and tennis courts, or its very own fire department and rescue company? Are the residents ready to pay for such services? Something to think about. The fifth criterion is whether the good of the community, e.g., the county, will be promoted? Depending on the responsibilities the new proposed town would take on, iH Annual Bland contest Feb. 27 BY BOB SCOTT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Now is the time for all young musicians to tune up their instruments and vocalize their voices. The Rappahannock Lions Club has sponsored annual Bland Music contests for many years as part of a statewide program dedicated to encouraging students skills and to provide a showcase for their unique talents. This year’s competition is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27 at The Theatre in Washington. Student musicians are eligible to participate if they reside in Rappahannock or are attending school in the county. Registration forms will be available at school offices, at the public library, from music teachers or Lions Club members. As in past years, cash awards to the winners and certificates of participation to all students who perform will be contributed by the Lions Club. All interested students are encouraged to act now to choose the music they would enjoy performing for an audience of family and friends. The sooner you decide the more time you’ll have to rehearse and the better your performance will be. For more information contact Lion David Gillis at 9878096 or 987-8817 or Lion Bob Scott at 937-2147. 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The first steps to incorporate a town involve a petition to the circuit court of Rappahannock County, signed by at least 100 qualified voters residing in the area to be incorporated. It must be accompanied by a plat prepared by a registered surveyor showing the boundaries of the proposed town. The petition must be served on the appropriate officials in the county, and the petition must be advertised and posted to inform the residents of the affected area of the proposed incorporation. What are the reasonablen ness factors? They might include a judgment on the public services to be provided; revenues available; levels of expenditures; and whether a paid local government will be available (volunteerism is not acceptable). After the petition, court proceedings address each of the seven factors noted above. In addition, the court may request Virginia’s Commission on Local Government to conduct an impartial review. TTiis ■ involves a hearing on the criteria for incorporation, with interested parties, including the county, presenting evidence. There is also a public hearing on the matter. In the end, if all goes well, the court will enter an order incorporating the defined area as a town. But now elections must be held for a five-member town council. The town then requests the Virginia General Assembly for a charter, but can govern in the interim by adhering to the general laws of the Code of Virginia. The next time someone casually mentions that their village or hamlet ought to incorporate itself, tell them what is involved. Municipal incorporation is not something to be taken lightly. Next time, the fourth in this series will float an idea about founding a brand new town in the county to concentrate possibly growth. Financial Problems? 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Video views BY NAOMI & HERB* Rappahannock News Contributing Writers During the past week when it was too cold to go out, we watched these films, and here’s what we thought: * An Ideal Husband: This beautiful British costume drama (98 minutes, 1999) is like watching French Impressionist paintings in motion. It showcases rich and privileged 1895 London, where we are treated to a palette of beautiful women, lush interiors, fabulous jewelry, sumptuous entertainments and witty repartee. A tale of blackmail and political intrigue, love and trust. In the end everyone gets their just desserts: wine or sour grapes. “It is not the perfect but the imperfect who deserve love.” An Ideal Tfw Fauquier Freserimtmn 'Foundation is pleased to announce the release of a set of limited edition prints of a painting of Oak Hill, home of Chief Justice John Marshall,:, 1755-1835, entitled | f “Glimpse of Tradition” donated by Kenneth Allison. The 24” x 30” prints, suitable for framing, will be numbered and signed by the artist. •; the Fauquier Heritage ■** and Preservation Foundation, Inc. FO. Box 548 Marshall, Virginia 20126 (540) 364-3440 ' or Bob Sinclair 253-5814 • Duke Yowell 364-2796 The cost of the print is $175, $100 is contributed to the Heritage Foundation and $75 will go to one of the following non-prof' organizations of your choice. - Cio wake a donation by contacting one of the following to purchase a tvs; ■ ir Foundation 253-5001* Marshal! Volunteer ■ - Warrenfon Volunteer Fire Department - Mike Adams 340-8125 : auquier family Shelter 351-0130 * Equine Rescue league 1703 j 77 \ I.? 40 Fauquier Times-Democrat 347-4322 * The Blue Peach 252-5556 /o Southern Financial Bank (Old loss %rrtho*t stern Elementary School I'TO. •> Cams^ Elgin f:| 10} <>S? 517t Proceeds Are Tax Deductible Husband is based upon a play by Oscar Wilde. (If you enjoy “costume dramas” you might also wish to see “The Age of Innocence” or “Sense and Sensibility.”) Herb said clever humor outweighed the tedium of what her terms a “chick movie,” and dubbed it good fun. Although aesthetically lovely in the period clothing, the women were absolute sticks. Naomi wishes today’s young stars didn’t feel that malnourished-looking bodies equal beauty. Healthy, please, not skinny! • Wild Wild West: Will Smith is irreverent and sassy, Kevin Klein clever and enterprising, and Salma Hayek yummy in bosom-popping little costumes in this Star Wars meets the Old West drama. The guys team up to stop an evil plot to destroy the United States and kill President Ulysses S. Grant. Herb says it’s a perfect “B” matinee movie: Really good guys, really bad guys (Kenneth Branagh as the evil Dr. Loveless), saloon girls, Indians, cowboys, train chases, rescue scenes, explosions and a flying bicycle. Salma Hayek is a confection who also adds comic charm to the film. Lots of other fun special effects, too. (One hour, 45 minutes, 1999) • Bread and Chocolate: (109 minutes, Italian with English subtitles) Although released in 1974, this classic movie is timeless. Our hapless protagonist is an Italian immigrant trying to make a living in Switzerland. He works at a series of unsuccessful and increasingly demeaning jobs so he can bring his poor family to a new life. Along the way he discovers hostility and true ethnic discrimination on the part of the Swiss, driving him at one point to bleach his hair, moustache and eyebrows in an attempt to look Aryan. After each bitter disappointment he tries to go back to Italy, but cannot, he refuses to return a failure. It is a bittersweet story, with amusing and wryly told anecdotes that should appeal to the “universal everyman.” Naomi doesn’t know who writes the jackets of these videos, but she didn’t find the film either “hilarious” or an “uproarious comedy.” It was sweet, sad and sometimes funny but also a sobering look at cultural bias. These and other fine films available at Cinema Paradiso Video Rental, Packing Shed Comer, Porter and Gay Streets, Washington (675-3410) Wednesday-Sunday 12:30-6 p.m. (Friday till 7:30 p.m.) . • Herb and Naomi, aging but Hip movie buffs, live in Rappahannock County, and prefer to remain anonymous. Ennis From Page A1 Wilder’s tenure as governor. “But I got lonely over there. I was a conservative at heart,” Ennis said. Other observers familiar with county, politics note Ennis’ failed bid for the Board of Supervisors as the point of his disenchantment with the Democrats. “Four years ago, I aligned myself with the Republicans because I believed in the vision of Gov. George Allen. He was doing good for Virginia and I wanted to help,” Ennis said. He said he was warmly received by Republicans Paul Lawrence, Jeff Parker and Jay Katzen. His ability to mobilize a coalition of small builders in support of the county’s special exception processes was a key factor in the Fauquier effort to combat House Bill 2324, then being steamrollered through by major developers. “I spoke to everybody on both sides of the aisle, Republicans and Democrats. To work your legislation through, you’ve got .to find common ground. That’s what I’m in a good position to do,” he said. “From my background in agriculture and as a home builder, I understand the complex issues of development much better than any of my opponents,” he argued, stating that as delegate he would “work to block sprawl at every opportunity.” He is pushing for increased open space easement purchases. As he talks to people, Ennis says, his platform is evolving. 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All aspects of my political platform are drawn from that,” he said. “Two-income families shouldn’t have to struggle,” Longyear declared, stating that the current “surplus only means that people have been overtaxed.” Tax cuts will be a legislative priority, he said. Tax credits to allow families broader educational options are another. He would also like to see educational reforms, among them, a mechanism to hold back students with poor academic performance. “We shouldn’t be graduating people who can’t read or write. It’s unfair. Unemployment,” he states, “is largely due to illiteracy.” He is advocating remedial training programs for those currently on welfare rolls. “I look at it as offering a hand to people to help themselves and not be dependent on government forever.” Virginia is currently enjoying lower crime levels due to the abolishment of parole, he said, but the crime rate still needs to be lower. “Our jails used to be full of those who committed poor people’s crimes, you know, bad checks and the like. Now, practically everyone in jail is there because drugs are a factor. They’re stealing to support a habit,” Longyear observed. “It’s a proven fact that kids from a strong family environment, going to church, synagogue or mosque, won’t be doing drugs,” Longyear said. By contrast, “there are just no easy answers after the fact” to address the problems of single mothers, he opined. “In most cases, they’re destined to poverty. That’s a terrible thing to do to a child.” He spoke in favor of ensuring that putative fathers’ names are entered into the birth certificate of every child to “establish responsibility.” It was a kinder, gentler Longyear that comes across for the most part; he insists that he has been unfairly depicted as belligerent. “Liberals have a hard time being friends with you if you disagree with them,” he remarked. BZA From Page A1 manufacturing ‘“cottage industry,” also in an agricultural zone. Board member Matthews raised the issue of noise, and Administrator McCarthy noted that the closest neighbor, a Henze relative, was approximately onequarter of a mile distant. Mr. Henze responded that his business would be primarily furniture repair and restoration, and that most of the work would be hand work, and would not involve the use of machinery. The board voted unanimously to approve the Henze application. Due to the absence of two BZA members, elections of officers was deferred until the next meeting of the board.

♦ Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B4, B5 * Real Estate/B6 February 2, 2000 Citizen of the Week Cathy Pullen HOME TOWN: Keyser Run Road, Washington OCCUPATION: Secretary at Baumgardner’s Law Office ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Mrs. Pullen grew up in Sperryville and is a 1985 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. She worked for three summers at the Rappahannock Historical Society office before graduation: Following graduation, Mrs. Pullen was head receptionist at the Rappahannock News for eight years. She is currently employed at Baumgardner’s Law Office as secretary, where she has worked for the pastseven years. Beginning this week, we are going to spotlight our community correspondents and Mrs. Pullen has been the Sperryville correspondent for over ten years. She regularly reports on the social events and happenings for that community and residents are encouraged to notify her of any news they would like placed in the Sperryville column. Of course,there is no charge for this service and readers are encouraged to usethe column to highlight various activities. Mrs. Pullen’s hobbies include reading and shopping.She is married to Ricky Pullen and they have one daughter, Ashleigh, whojust turned four. In addition to her family, one of Mrs. Pullen’s greatest enjoyments waslast year in October on her birthday when she got to meet John Schneiderwhen he visited Rappahannock County. To report Sperryville news give Mrs. Pullen a call at 987-8740. Weekend Picks “Hearthstone Hoot” planned ‘Hearthstone Hoof will be held on Sunday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Moon Cafe on U.S. 211, just west of Sperryville. The event will feature: Paul Reisler and Diane Bardwell as well as The Eclectics, ^my Silver, Carsie Blanton, Ashley Dunn, Raphael Lorenzo and Lean and Mean, rhere is a $5 admission charge and all proceeds will benefit Hearthstone School. Girls softball registration set Registration for girts Little League softball (ages 7-8 and 9-12) will be held Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Registration is $35 and for all girls bom from Aug. 1, 1987 to July 31, 1993. Any questions or if not able to make this time call Paul Gall, evenings at 937-5048 or daytime at 540-477-6227. Bluegrass at the high school BY GERALD OCHS Rappahannock News Special Writer I’ve never been to bluegrass country. I do not, in fact, even know what country that is. I always thought t;hat bluegrass music was something played on a fiddle and banjo, and your name had to be Jethro or something like that, and you only played that music when drinking moonshine and “settin”’ on some porch in an old creaky rocker. What did I know? Foolish me! I was happily disabused of my fallacious notions at Charlie Tbmpkin’s house in Washington, when he and Jimmy Gaudreau and Jimmy’s lovely daughter Adrienne gave me a bluegrass primer while we listened to some of that banjo- and fiddle-less bluegrass that Jimmy and his partners play. They’ll be playing here soon too, at the Rappahannock High School Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. They would be Auldridge, Bennett & Gaudreau, a bluegrass trio created by three of the most respected artists of the genre. Mike Auldridge was a founding member of the legendary bluegrass band, The Seldom Scene, and has provided his Dobro magic on hundreds of recordings with artists like Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Hank Williams, Jr. Richard Bennett was playing in his father’s bluegrass band at the age of eight, and at the of fifteen was in a band with Benny Sims, legendary fiddler of the Foggy Mountain Boys. He recorded with Vassar Clements, worked as a full time musician at Dollywood, played with J. D Crowe and The New South, and is consid ered one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world. Jimmy Gaudreau first received broad public recognition in 1969 when he replaced John Duffy as the mandolin player and tenor vocalist for The Country Gentlemen. Since then he has played with bands including Country Store, J. D. Crowe and The New South, Spectrum, the Tony Rice Unit, and Chesapeake. Jimmy Gaudreau, with Adrienne and Charlie’s assistance, gave me some instruction and a much more accurate understanding of bluegrass, and of his new association with Auldridge and Bennett. He and Mike Auldridge formed Chesapeake in 1995 “to experiment with our musical egos” and “to take bluegrass in a different direction.” They were successful, musically, with Chesapeake, but did not achieve the Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Gerald Ochs BENEFIT PLANNED: Charlie Tompkins and Jimmy and Adrienne Gaudreau instruct a Rappahannock News reporter in the fine points of Bluegrass music. r commercial success that they had hoped for. “Our big shot kinda came and went,” Jimmy said. Last summer though, Richard Bennett heard from J. D. Crowe about a European tour that he did not want to do. The opportunity was passed to Bennett, who enlisted Jimmy Gaudreau and Mike Auldridge, and thus Auldridge, Bennett & Gaudreau was created. Before the tour, the three got together to practice and record, and Rebel Records just released their CD, “This Old Ibwn.” The European tour was more than successful—two and a half weeks, seven countries, twelv6 shows—and it gave them an opportunity to further develop their “new bluegrass sound.” Charlie Tompkins said that “back in the Forties, bluegrass and country had a life of their own—now they seem to be getting back together.” But it’s not only the fusion of bluegrass and country that is characteristic of their play. It’s the precision of picking, whether Jimmy on mandolin, Mike on Dobro, or Richard on guitar, even the neophyte bluegrass listener can hear the flawlessness. No matter how complex or rapidly played, each note and chord is presented by these musicians as though in solo. It’s the removal of the “edges”— perhaps I stayed away from too much' bluegrass because I found it easy to overdose on what I might have called “coarseness or musical angst.” But that does not show up in the AB&G tunes. The edges are softer, the sounds more sublime—there’s a heavy Sixties folk influence that overlays and amends, and that permits three great voices to be showcased within the frame of their strings. Jimmy made reference to Richard’s abilities when he said that “you’re not supposed to be able to play guitar like that and make it sound so good.” Charlie added that “it’s even more true on Dobro ‘cause you gotta hit the ‘sweet spot’.” I say that these boys hit the sweet spot alright. See for yourself at the Rappahannock High School on Feb. 12 at 7:30. This event is sponsored by RAAC, and information can be obtained and reservations made by calling 540-675-3193. Jazz violinist and composer at The Theatre on Feb. 12 The dazzling violinist and composer Leroy Jenkins comes to Little Washington from New York for a concert at The Theatre at Washington, on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. Jenkins has received exceptional acclaim from a broad range of critics. The New York Times calls him “one of the best (jazz composers)," The Atlanta Constitution praises his “consummate virtuosity” and the San Francisco Chronicle describes him as “a master who cuts across all categories.” Rolling Stone has called him “the most gifted jazz violinist to emerge during the contemporary period,” while Rock and Roll News refers to his “unmatched precision, feeling and uncontrollable imagination.” Jenkins describes his own work as a “bonding of a variety of sounds associated with the black musical tradition, while simultaneously bridging European styles, fusing jazz and classical music.” As Jenkins puts it he is continually inventing his own language in music. Leroy Jenkins dazz nas proven to be especially popular at The Theatre at Washington, with a series of concerts given by well known guitarists and other instrumentalists. The concert to be held on Feb. 12 is the first to be performed by a violin soloist, and the first by this noted improviser and composer. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to Theatre VA@aol. com. J RAAC presents film,“Marcello Mastroianni, I Remember” “A rich, funny, a splendid portrait”, says the N. Y. Times BY BILL YOUNG Rappahannock News Contributing Writer On Friday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m., those attending the movie at The Theatre in Washington, will be treated to RAAC’s presentation of this cinematic autobiography, “Marcello Mastroianna, I Remember”. Those not familiar with this remarkable man may not know that he won Best Actor at Cannes for “The Pizza Triangle” and “Dark Eyes” and three Oscar nominations in the U.S.; and that his life and acting have been synonymous with love and sex. His American film debut was delayed many years until he had learned English and starred with Shirley MacLaine in “Used People”. In the meantime, he had become an interna tional star with his 45th film, famous Frederico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita”. Before Marcello died at age 72 in December 1996, he had made more than 120 films. He appeared in many of Fellini’s productions, as comedian, Italian lover and victim of beautiful women. Born in a small town, Fontani Liri, Marcello was only five when he left this beautiful and romantic countryside south of Rome and while he returned only once, he had become a hero there. Son of a fine furniture craftsman, Marcello was a child actor, studied architecture, became a draftsman in the Army in World War II, then returned to acting as an adult. His female co-stars are equally famous: Sophia Loren, Ursula Andress, Brigette Bardot. There were real life liaisons with such as Faye Dunaway and Catherine Deneuvue (with whom he had a daughter) and many others, including the director of this film. His marriage survived for 40 years. This film, directed by Anna Maria Tato, his companion for 20 years until his death, reminisces his life, roles and memories, with his typical candor and charm. Clips from his many films, including Fellini classics are used herein. In Italian with English subtitles, it captures the spirit and charm of the man and his life and language. We can recommend an evening with Marcello. Those who are fortunate to enjoy the preceding Italian dinner (unfortunately now sold out) with music by violin playing students, are in for another of RAAC treats. Come to the movie and stay around after the film for, light refreshments and for exchange of ideas at the meeting-room next to The Theatre.

' . ' ' ' ! ■ Church Activities County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 6 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. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burk* 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. 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. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. For more information call Bev at 987-9411. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Communion: Every first Sunday Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: * Choir Practice 7 p.m. 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. Confessions: 4-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. , Bethel Baptist Church 4 w | Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. i Wednesday. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Macedonia Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.m. AmissviUe United Methodist Sunday: Monday: Pastor: Rev. Richard S. Gordon Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: 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. Hope Hill Baptist Sunday: Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist |j§ Sunday: Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. ’***4'-: Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. f" Shiloh Baptist Sunday: Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Pastor Elect Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday: F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Sunday: V " ■ - Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Wednesday: Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. ' Sunday School 1Da.rtt. Holy Eucharist & Baptism 11 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m * ‘■i ■ Birthday wishes extended to Mr. Burke Belated birthday wishes go out to Edmund Burke who celebrated his 85th on Wednesday, Jan. 19. May our Lord grant him many more. Best wishes from our neighborhood. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church has Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and Bible Study at 8 p.m. each Sunday and prayer : (to Sunday. Wishes' are also extended to Cathy Tharp * and Donna Cubbage who add extra years on Thursday and Katie J. Wright’s day will come, on Mondav. Condolences are extended to the family of Edward Fincham, a former native of Slate Mills, who passed away on Tuesday and to meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor Dallas Smith and his congregation invite the public. Mrs. Peyton’s niece, Miss Karen Anderson celebrated her birthday on Sunday and we extend best wishes to her. Congratulations are in order for Miss Heather Adair Berry, a student at Pensacola Christian College in Florida, upon being named to the Dean’s List by Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Matthew Beemer. She received this award for the fall 1999 semester as she earned the “B” or above average. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Berry of Reva way. Congratulations to Mrs. Marie McMarsden and Miss Donna Fincham, who along with 65 other employees, celebrated their fifth anniversary with WalMart on Tuesday. Belated birthday wishes go out to Keith Robinson, who celebrated his day r Conrad Leake and his family upon the passing of his son, Donnie at Southside Memorial Hospital in Farmville on Wednesday. Prayers go out for the improvement of Mrs. Rosie Wharton. Also for Miss Penny Peyton, who is undergoing daily therapy, following her recent surgery. The Windmore Foundation in Griffin sburg will present their theater production "Stages, A Broadway Music Revue" on Friday, Feb. 4 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Culpeper County Middle School. It will continue on Feb. 5, 11 and 12 each evening at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Anyone in our area who might be interested in training for Family Care Home Health and Hospice may receive any information needed by calling 829-5764. If any residents in our area are in need of the services of Department of Motor Vehicles you are reminded that the 1 Mobile Customer Services will be in Washington, tomorrow, Thursday at Trinity Church parking lot from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Mrs. Missy Bragg and children, Kellie, Karla and Matthew and Mark were last Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family and the children enjoyed a “sledding party". Mrs. Darren Pace has returned to her home in Deer Park, Ala. after a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Savage and son, Ricky. Mrs. Pace was here especially for the arrival of Ricky. The Novum Baptist Church congregation eryoyed a special fifth Sunday service with a Bible study, followed by refreshments and special music. Misses Shirley, Rebecca and Mary Mills entertained Miss Jennifer Peregory with a “sledding party” last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road were Thursday afternoon visitors of Mr. Frazier’s sister, Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville. Condolences are extended to Mrs. Verna L. Frazier upon the loss of her sister, Mrs. Verlie Layton Davis, which occurred at the Mountain View Nursing Home last Wednesday. Last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Heflin, Michael, Krystal and Jacob were “party” guests of Mr. and Mrs Joe Peregory and children. Monday guests in the home were Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Ray Wharton. Flint Hill social notes Elizabeth Welch and Bill Welch went ice skat- | ing at Fredericksburg on 1 Friday with Elizabeth’s | Brownie troop. The community was i saddened to learn of the | death of Charles | Edward (Eddie) Sutphin § Sr. on Saturday, Jan. 29. | Funeral services were | held on Wednesday at | Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Our sympathy to the family. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m.The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Elizabeth Welch of Flint Hill and Tiffany Wayland of Sperryville along with other friends spent the day on Saturday as guests of Vivian Hackney in Washington. The group spent part of the day at the Jammin Gym in Winchester, where they cel Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR ebrated Vivian’s eighth * birthday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second and fourth Sunday at 11 a.m. with Robert O. Goff delivering the message. The public is always welcome to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Welch had dinner on Saturday v. evening at The Country Cafe. Have a great Week and give me a call to have your news included in this column. Sperryville notes Schools were finally back in session on Tuesday with a two-hour delay after being closed for a week due to the snowy conditions. Wednesday is Groundhog’s Day and at this point it will be anyone’s guess as to whether or not he sees his shadow. Of course, by the time the paper is out, we will all know. Anniversary wishes go out to my brother and sister-inlaw, Ronnie and Sandra Jenkins, who celebrated 26 years together on Feb. 1. Birthday wishes go out to my brother-in-law, Robert Jenkins, who celebrated his on Feb. 2. ' Birthday wishes are also extended to Mrs. Kim Atkins, who will celebrate on Feb. 3; Richard Jenkins and Crystal Fincham, who will both celebrate on Feb. 8. The Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad Auxiliary will sponsor its third annual Valentine’s dinner at the L. n Sperryville r. By CATHY PULLEN . 987-8740 mmmaam Rappahannock Elementary School on Saturday, Feb. 12. Cost is $8.50 for adults; $15 for couples and children under eight years of age $4. The meal will be prepared by Pat Jenkins and Company. For more information call Nancy at 987-8495 or Peggy at 987-8277. Make plans now to attend. Anyone with social events is encouraged to give me a call to have it included in this column. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540)743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For AH 'four Building Supply Needs" 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” US. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 he clock on the stone tower ticks tunelessly, elegant in the face of age, still statuesque. Though surrounded by highways, electric wires, and high-rises, this powerful structure stands stately and sure, undefiled by change. Do you ever feel compelled to conform as the false promises of ‘'glamour” and instant wealth crowd all around you? Don’t be tempted. Stand firm. With God as onr foundation, we can possess spiritual beauty, strength, and stability. The Lord says in Matthew 16:18, “Upon this Rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." ’. : • • ^ Begin building your life upon faith in Cod’s promises this week as you worship in His house.Your spirit will be timeless. HOHpturnttmmrnSt>r'im0mnemBtmSccmf wwLfcm— in J • '-. • - ..... ! -'-ifo&'tL ■.•»■■■ ‘> ^ y-J: ■■ •:-. —-V ‘Ti ;• i *1 Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547'9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of JO- , f :~o t

J.Papp received two scholarships / The annual scholarship i reception at Lord Fairfax ' Community College was held on Thursday, Dec. 9. Several students were honored from the Rappahannock area. Among them was Jennifer Papp of Flint Hill. v She received two scholarships: Mary Jean Stewart Nursing Scholarship in the amount of $3,400 as well as the Command Technologies Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. ; Many of the donors were present this year and were able to meet their recipients. Scholarship opportunities for students are provided through Lord Fairfax Community College’s Local College Board and Educational Foundation. Individuals and business and industry continue to provide funding and endowed scholarships that afford students of all ages access to higher education. Over $100,000 in scholarship funding will be awarded to deserving students during the 1999-2000 academic year. Photo courtesy of Jennifer. Papp AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS: Jennifer Papp, right, with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, was the recipient of the Mary Jean Stewart Scholarship at a recent honor ceremony. Washington Baptist to host Variety Show . well the time has hnally arrived for the annual Washington Baptist Church Variety Show which will take place on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Washington ' Theater. Admission is free but donations will be accepted for the building fund. Plan to attend and bring along a friend. Happy birthday to Mrs. Mary C. Atkins of Sperryville on Sunday, Feb. 6. The community was sorry ‘ to hear of the passing of Eddie Sutphin of Flint Hill. Our condolences to his family. Mrs. Ann Simmons and her mother, Mrs. Ruth Clark r shopped and had lunch in Warrenton on Saturday. \ • Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to Charles “Rock” Smoot of Harris Hollow Road on Monday, Feb. 7 and to Frank Moffett on Tuesday, - Feb. 8. Mrs. Alice Butler visited £ Friday with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler in Falls Church. Mrs. Alice Butler spent the Benefit dinnerdance slated < v • I The annual Valentine’s Day “Sweetheart DinnerDance,” benefiting the Culpeper-Madison Red Cross, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Aberdeen Bam ! fn Culpeper. !' The evening begins with a ; social hour at 6 p.m., followed i by a buffet supper. The Don ! Watts band will provide dance ' music from 8 p.m. to midnight. ! | Tickets for this fundraiser i are $40 per person or $75 per j couple, available from Red Cross Board members or from ■\ the Red Cross office at 146 ■ ‘j North Main Street in Culpeper. |v For more information about the benefit call 825 ServSafe course scheduled in Feb. Food service managers and employees have the opportuniV. ty 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, sec• pnd floor on Mondays starting '! Feb. 14 and continuing on Feb. 221, 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 pre-formed » ; group of 15 or more and the *• fee is $76. The textbook and ; exam is included in the fee. Tb ; register contact the ‘ Rappahannock Extension ■.! office, 675-3619 before the reg• istration deadline of Feb. 7. ; ", 4! ,• >,. *____ t Marriage License The following marriage s license was issued recently at , the Rappahannock Clerk’s "1 Office on Gay Street in Washington. Michael Stephen DiAngelo, Amissville and Charity L. Synder, Amissville. Washington By RUTH CLARK weekend with her son-in-law and daughter, Kevin and Alicia McGuire in Vienna. Saturday night Ms. Diane McGuire of Harrisonburg and Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGuire of Vienna joined them for dinner at the Burn Brae Dinner Theater to celebrate Mrs. Charles McGuire’s birthday. Friday, Jan. 28 Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended a luncheon at Fort Myer for the Silver Eagles Association, an organization of Naval Aviators who had been enlisted pilots. Steve Bailey, son of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey, returned to his home at 271 Long Meadow Road in Middletown, Va. 22645 last Wednesday, after having back surgery at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. Steve is recuperating nicely and would enjoy hearing from his friends in Rappahann'-' v Bobbie o Brown spent a recent Wednesday night with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Recent Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas. • Belated birthday wishes are extended to Barbara Embrey in Marshall and to Miss Vivian Hackney, who celebrated their birthdays on Monday, Jan. 31. Vivian hosted quite a party and sleep-over at her house this past weekend to celebrate the occasion of her eighth birthday. Way to go girls! Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark attended the birthday celebration of Miss Dawn Dodson of Sperryville at the Washington Fire Hall on Saturday, Jan. 22. Mrs. Ruth Clark attended her great-granddaughter’s Samantha Falls’ tenth birthday party at her home in Woodville on Sunday, Jan. 23. This writer celebrated another birthday on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Wednesday visitors of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mrs. Joan Hitt of McLean and Mrs. Betty Ann Armstrong of Arlington. Have a good week and enjoy the snow. Call 675-3608 when you have a news item for this column. Get what you want. Get what you need. Get to F&M. You need another bedroom. You want a new deck. With a 1 -2-3 Equity Line from F&M Bank-Winchester, you can use the equity *■ you have built in :"m m your home to help you get the things you ■ want and the things you need. You also get a low interest rate and no closing costs. The 1 -2-3 Equity Line is an affordable alternative for your financing needs.* And, in many cases, the interest is tax deductible.** See any F&M Bank-Winchester loan officer or call our Instant Loan Line today at 1 -800-903-5399. The 1 -2-3 Equity Line from F&M Bank-Winchester. It's as easy as 1 -2-3. * Variable rate based on frime Rate as listed in the Wall Street Journal The maximum APR is 18% For no closing costs, loan must exceed $10000 and be actiw for minimum 24 months ** Consult your tax advisor f Tv/unv/ovjajr, i uuiuuiy c., Upcoming Events RAA spring registration set Rappahannock Athletic Association has set their Spring 2000 registration for tee ball, softball and baseball. Schedule is as follows: Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bill Payne Auctions in Amissville; Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library and Saturday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bill Payne Auctions in Amissville. Fees are $35 for 12 and under and $40 for 16 and under. There is a $5 discount applied to each additional family member registering to play ball. A late fee of $15 will be applied per child registering after Feb. 26. A late fee of $30 will be applied for each child registering after March 26. All new players signing up must bring a copy of their birth certificate to registration. RAA will provide each player with a team hat and shirt to be kept by the player. For more information call Jimmie Keiter at 937-4884 or Mauri Payne at 937-4142 or 675-3729. Trout Unlimited meeting slated The public is invited to hear Dr. Michael Voorhees discuss “Outdoor Emergencies” and answer questions about them. Dr. Voorhees is an Emergency Room Physician at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, This program will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Front Royal Youth Center, located at the northeast comer of Commerce Street (Route 522) and East 8th Street, This program is sponsored by the recently formed Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited that meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The Chapter charter includes a four-county area, alt of Page, Shenandoah, and Warren counties, and the northwestern part of Rappahannock County. Trout Unlimited is incorporated as a national, non-profit, educational, charitable organization dedicated to protecting cold water fisheries and their watersheds. workshop scheduled A Super Sitters 4-H workshop will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rappahannock Extension Office. A minimum of five people must sign up or this workshop will be canceled. The workshop is geared toward teens between the ages of 12 and 19 and will teach them about proper babysitting, first aid for children and proper foods for children. Call the Extension Office at 675-3619 to sign up as soon as possible. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at its Bradford Road Office. Public comments on the board’s strategic plan for 2000-2006 and on its plans for equipment acquisition under the FTA 5310 Program will also be received at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146, or 8257391 (TDD). Walk-in clinic days set Walk-in clinic for immunizations, pregnancy tests, blood pressure checks, etc. will be held Feb. 8 from 1 to 2 p.m.; Feb. 15 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and Feb. 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. General clinic for women’s health, family planning, well baby check, school physicals will need an appointment. Dates are Feb. 3 and Feb. 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. WIC, women-infant-child nutrition will need an appointment. Dates are Feb. 8 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and on Feb. 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information call Melinda Beach RN at 675-3516. 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 under eight years of age will pay only $4. The meal will be prepared 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. 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 information call Kathy at 987-9009. Sculpture class underway A winter sculpture class, figure sculpture in clay, is currently underway. 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 937-9909. 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.

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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderlmess, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the quality of advertised products or services. We Accept Rentals ' Houses RAPPAHANNOCK. 2 BR, 1.5 BA home on 1 acre. Laurel Mills. $750/mo. Credit check & security deposit. Olafsen Realty 540347-1505. RAPPAHANNOCK, BRICK RAMBLER, 3BR w/ carport, bsmt & garage. $750mo Sec. deposits refs, required. 540-948-4644 after 6:00pm RENTAL HOUSE on Washington, VA farm, 2 BD, central, oil heat. Beaut, views, $750/mo. Dep. 540-675-3691. SMALL 2BR, remodeled, cottage, on farm in Rapp. Co., 15 min, from Warr. $600/mo. 540937-5160 SPERRYVILLE 2BR brick, full bsmt, CAC/Heat, all appl. 5 acres. No Inside pets. Refs. req. $875/mo. 540-987-8975 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, 50 wooded ac., foothill mtn. top, great views, easy access, Laurel Mills area, $3,000/ac. Owner financing. 540-675-3691. QUAINT LOG CABIN located on Rt. 211, near Washington VA. $450/ mo. Call Wanda, Sam Snead Realty, 540-6359753. ATTENTION: Work From Home! Ourt Idren come to the oii.ce 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 196 Opportunity SNOW DOESN'T BOTHER MY COMMUTE Learn about the perfect home based business- 2hrs a day earns you financial freedom. Lve message. 877-526-7515 H" ' ■ • 208 Auction* V___ J All Day Auction Saturday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at the gallery on RL 211, AmissviUe, VA Elderly dolls; CocaCola collectibles; Old toys; Great coins; Cut glass; Pottery; Hummels; Walnut, pine, manogany and other fine furniture; Unique smalls of all descriptions and much more! For color photos visit our web site: www.bpaucticxis.com In case of snow or icy roads, please call ahead. ?»Bill Pavne Auctions. Inc. 540-937-4142 P.O. Box 178 Amissville, VA 20106 www.bpauctions.com bpa@tidalwave.net ' ■■■■ . I 252 Livestock V___> LLAMAS! Great family fun/business. Gentle, clean, easy & economical to raise on sm. acreage Compet. prices 540-439-4665. VA A i nvi Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Feb 24, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SU #00-01-02 AMENDED Kathy A ' owner of 1735 acits in oiu ie wan-naWiiiou ie District (known as 728 Scrabble Road), Tax Map 50, Parcel 61, zoned ‘^''-Agricultural and “C"-Conservation, desires to amend her Special Use permit #94-08-02 with a limit of 10 dogs for an additional 20 dogs (totalling 30 dogs) along with building improvements thereon Use allowed under Section 170-36(E) of the Rappahannock County Code; additional standards in Section 170-66(A). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday. Feb 16, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, c/o P O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-2, 2-9-00 #297081 Building Materials MUST SELL IMMEDIATELY! 3 Undelivered Arch Steel Buildings 25x30, 40x64,50x110. Factory Direct. Priced To Go! Financing Available. Great WorkshopsGarages. 1-800-341-7007 www.steelmastersuga.coin ALL NATURAL. Eat all day-melts fat away. 40 days-$40. $ back guarantee. 1-800-826-9247. 261 Wotted WANTED: ELECTRIC exercise treadmill in good condition. Call 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. r '• 273 Pate V._J REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE pups, male & female, black & white & tri color, 540-347-2516 f—————\ 294 Giveaways v._____/ , 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. f--’N 299 Lost <_ J GERMAN SHEPHERD: black w/ brown legs, altered male, answers to “Rocky". 540-9878727. 350 BtlSliMM* EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for connplcte Hook Decorating Service Moor Coverings • Window TreatincnLs Wallpaper* Slip Covers & l 'pholslery Residential A Commerical Rt. 211 Amtoville, VA 937-5500 3MW, 1994, 3181, 5 sp., 76K miles, ac, sunroof, power windows & locks, alarm, exc. cond., new banery & timing belt, $15,800. 540-788-1045 -IONDA 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. 91 JEEP CHEROKEE A/T, FWD, AC, new tires, new paint, ex. cond. $6000/ OBO. 703-430-1530 f-N 610 s, . ^ 99 JEEP CHEROKEE Laredo Wagon, 4DR, 4x4, 4,OL, fully loaded, CD changer,11K, mint cond. $26,000/OBO. 703-777-8319 675 Trucks/ Pickups 98 DAKOTA, exp. cab, 3.9 LA/6, 2WD, AC, AT, PS, CC, hard tonneau, 13K, green, ex cond. $17,2000 703-444-0378 SAK Tims * Employment AUTO PARTS ^ COUNTER SALES Part-time Positions. 16 Northern VA locations, (Prince William, Loudoun & Fairfax Counties), Exp required. Call: Fairfax Auto Parts 703-323-5300 f Legal Notices BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday. March 6. 2000 at 7 00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #00-01-01 AMENDMENTS The Playhouse Corporation and Lorin Maazel and Dietlmde Turban (owners of properly located on Tax Map 41/Parcel 23 and Tax Map 51/Parcel 4C. Stonewall-Hawthorne District. zoned “A"Agricultural) desire to amend Special Exception permits #98-03-02, #98-03-03. #97-04-01, and #9704-02 by asking (1) that the review date for the use contemplated on Parcel 51/4C be vacated. (2) that the use of such parcel be converted to a permanent use, and (3) that the maximum number of students permitted on Parcels 51-4C and 41/23 be established at a total of 115 students, with the understanding that the number of students using the facilities on Parcel 51/4C shall in no event be more than 40 The applicants request that all other conditions and requirements associated with the abovedescribed Special Exception permits remain in effect Allowed under Section 170-36(B) of the Rappahannock County Code: additional standards in Section 170 63(B) and (E). A COPY of the foregoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8 30 am to 4 30 PM Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 16. 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation at the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any The above-named applicant, adiacent properly owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments fo the Board of Supervisors, c/o P O Box 519, Washington. Virginia 22747, in advance thereof BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 2-2, 2-9, 2-16-00 #297076 CARPENTERS & HELPERS Own tools and transportation. Local work in Fauquier, Culpeper & Rappahannock counties. Call 540-825-8706 6 PM -9 PM 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 DRIVERS ! EXPERIENCE experience 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 ELECRTICIAN/ PLUMBER needed for small company serving Rappahannock & surrounding counties Salary neg. 540-675-3469 IT''_ . T ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 EVENING RESTAURANT MANAGER full-time position. Good management skills necessary with college background preferred. Only serious applicants looking for a long term commitment need apply. Send or fax resume to: Graves Mountain Lodge, Inc. or call for an appointment, 540-923-4231, Fax 540-923-4312; e-mail; rachelO graves mountaln.com HOUSEKEEPER Housekeeper wanted for a B&B and private residence. Year round, three 1/z days per week (12 hours). Please call after 5:00 pm 540-987-8020. HOUSEKEEPER Needed 3 days per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. 8:00am to 2:00pm, The Plains area. Apply: Mrs. Arundel 540-347-7144 LIFEGUARDS YEAR ROUND DAYTIME Call Becky at FAST Aquatics. (540)349-4858 MAINTENANCE POSITIONS Full and/or part-time at a local resort. Basic skills in some of the following trades; electrical, plumbing, carpentry or painting desirable. Full-time position with benefits. Call for an interview at 540-923-4231. Medical BILLING CLERK for family practice. Part-time, experience w/ MediSoft, flexible hours. Fax resume to: 540-347-7622 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 PAINTERS WANTED Must have 5 years experience, valid drivers license & transportation. Must be willing to work 40/hr week, year round. Excellent pay, paid vacation & holidays. References Required. For interview call 540-364-1855 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 WAIT PERSON Full-time. The Ashby Inn. Top income. Benefits. 540-592-3900 r With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call for Employment and Classified Advertising 347-4222 or FAX 349-8676 Construction SOILS/ FIELD TECHNICIAN Immediate need for full-time SOILS FIELD TECHNICIAN to work out of our Leesburg, VA, office. Starting salary of $12 50 per hour with appropriate experience and credentials and a vehicle. Excellent benefits and room for advancement. Please call or send resume to Andy Jennings at: Schnabel Engineering Assoc., Inc. 751 Miller Drive SE, Suite C-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 PH: (703) 779-0773 Fax: (703) 589-1246 HERE WE GROW AGAIN Now hiring Construction Superintendent/Foremen and Welder. We are a Design & Construction Company specializing In Tleback Walls. Excavation Support Systems, and Mirilplle Foun dations. Travel Is required for work East of Mississippi River. Beneflts include Health Ins.. Vacation. 40IK. Construction Superintendent/Foreman - Experience in pile foundations and/or drilling and grouting desired. SELF STARTER. Welder-Certified welder, pile driving experience a plus, SELF STARTER Send Resume and References to: Terrutech, Inc. 101 Loudoun St., 8W Leesburg. VA 20175 ^^^^Equa^Opportunlt^Cmployer

EMPLOYMENT LOSS CONTROL MANAGER We are looking for an enthusiastic Individual with prior retail experience to manage our store LOSS CONTROL PROGRAM The candidate must have good communication and Investigative skills. College delation * (5<US' We offer ,rain,n9 ana certiAppty in person: KMART 141 WEST LEE HIGHWAY WARRENTON, VA 20186 RESTAURANT DEPARTMENT KMART is seeking FOOD ASSOCIATE $7.0Q/HOUR Apply in person Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5PM KMART 141 West Lee Highway Warrenton, VA 20186 CNA “IT PAYS TO GET SMART’* We will pay you while you pursue your education and training to become a Professional Certified Nursing Assistant We start a new class February 2, 2000 Come visit and find out the details!!! Qualifications: Caring, Compassionate, Dependable, Team-Player Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road Culpeper, VA 22701 Fax 640-825-2884 We Promote a Drug Free Work Zone EOE/ V/D/M/F \ RESPECT if THE EARTH ...RECYCLE! For nearly a century, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has been making travel safer and more efficient for the Old Dominion...and influencing the shape of transportation nationwide. Northern Virginia Atas mm, i wmmm CONSTRUCTION 1 We have seven openings for construction professionals at our Manassas Residency. These positions are responsible for monitoring the work of construction contractors to ensure quality control & contract compliance on a wide variety of roadway projects. Tr. Construction Inspector, Sr. (100264) Salary Range: $33,811-S52,787 Application Deadline: S:00.PM, Friday, February 18, 2000 Team leader position; direct daily activities of inspectors assigned to various construction projects. Apply independent judgment inspection expertise & technical knowledge to resolve non-routine issues. Review project documentation. Monitor work performance & provide technical guidance & training to team members. Requires considerable inspection experience & knowledge of hwy construction operations/activities; exper. interpreting plans/contracts; supervisory 8> training exper.; exper. maintaining/reviewing project documentation; & ability to communicate successfully verbally/writing. HS grad, w/addl training in hwy const, or equiv. combo of educ./trng./exper. demonstrating ability to perform the jbb. Applicants may bt considered for Inspector positions if Inspector, Sr. qualifications ait not met Tr. Construction Inspector (#'s 17377, 07756, 07828, 17079) Salary Range: S28.292-S44.171 Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, February 18, 2000 Inspect construction methods/ materials/procedunes to ensure projects comply with plans/ contracts/starrdards/state & Federal guidelines & regs. Requires hwy. const exper.; exper. interpreting plans & contract terms/specs.; materials certifications; knowledge of environmental safety, & EE0 regs.; proven ability to use PC & field eng. equip.; ability to make field adj. to const, plans. HS grad, w/addl trng. in hwy const or equiv. combo of edue./tmg./exper. demo ability to perform the jolt Applicants may be considered for Inspector Tminee positions if Inspector qualifications ait not met Tr. Construction Inspector Trainee (*'s 17366, 17338) Hiring Salary Range: S25.881-S28.930 Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, February 18, 2000 Entry level positrons offer opportunity to leam & perform a variety of const, inspection activities in prep, for advancement to Inspector level. Requires ability to use basic math incl algebra & geometry; ability to read & interpret const, plans/contracts/manuals/etc.: basic PC know. & ability to operate test equip. Must be able to keep accurate records, follow oral/written inst. & communicate eff. HS grad, w/addtl tmg. in hwy const, preferred or equiv. combo, of educ./tmg/exper. demo, ability to perform the job. All positions In tfte Inspector Series may be assigned to the Residency or the District Office for administrative duties. Requires a valid operator's license A safety shoes; ability to perform required materials testing; valid COL or ability to obtain w/in 6 mas. of hire; DMV check. Ability to acquire Materials A Erosion A Sediment Control Certifications. Preemployment physical w/drug screen may be req’d. May be req'd to work In vicinity of devices emitting lowlevel ionizing radiation. Will be req'd to work in emergencies A may be req'd to work shifts A overtime. To apply, submit a completed Virginia Application for Employment (Form 10-012), available online at www.dpt.state.va.us/statefrm.htm I or from any Va. Employment j Commission or VOOT Office, to: i Virginia Department of Transportation, Human Resources, ! 3975 Fair Ridge Drive, Fairfax, VA j 22033-2906; (TDD) 1-800-828- i 1120; Cajl our Job Line: 703-383- | 2520 for position announcement. i Resumes may accompany, but not substitute for, the required application form. : Equal Opportunity Employer APPLICATION OF COLUMBIA GAS OF VIRGINIA, INC., FOR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL RATE AND CONTRACT. CASE NO. PUE990781 On November 12,1999, Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc. ( Columbia or Company ;, filed its Application of Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., for approval of a special rate and contract pursuant to § 56-235.2 of tbe code of Virginia. Tbe Company seeks approval of an agreement with Chaparral (Virginia) Inc. (“Chaparral”) for firm transportation of natural gas and balancing services for Chaparral’s steel recycling facility in Dinwiddie County. The agreement provides for services to be provided under tbe terms of tbe Company's Schedule TS-2 and General Terms and Conditions but at a special negotiated rate for delivery service. According to tbe ^ Application, tbe costs and revenues associated with tbe Chaparral agreement could affect all classes of * customers, including residential and small commercial customers. Section 56-235.2 of the Code of Virginia was amended by the 1996 General Assembly to permit utilities to request special rates, contracts, or incentives for particular customers or classes of customers. Section 56-235.2 D, as amended, includes a subsection that requires tbe Commission to issue guidelines for special rates, contracts, or incentives that will ensure that other customers are not caused to bear increased rates as a result of such special rates. ^ A public hearing on Columbia’s Application shall be convened before a Hearing Examiner on April 12, 2000, at 10:00 a. m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in tbe Tyler Building, 1300East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Copies of redacted versions of Columbia’s Application and supporting documents are available for public inspection in tbe Commission’s document Control Center located on tbe first floor of tbe lyier Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia, between the hours of 8:15 ajon. and 5:00 p.m. on Cdbunission business days. Copies of the redacted versions of Columbia's Application and supporting documents can be ordered from Columbia’s counsel, Mark C. Darrell, Esquire, and James S. Copenhaver, Esquire, Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc., P.O. Box 35674, Richmond, Virginia 23235-0674. Any person desiring to comment in writing on Columbia’s Application may do so by directing such comments to tbe Cleric of the Commission at tbe address set out below. For maxfanmn consideration, comments should be received by March 6,2000. Any person desiring to make a statement at the public bearing concerning f Columbia’s Application need only appear in tbe Commission’s second floor courtroom at 9:45 am. on the day ^ of the hearing and identify himself or herself as a public witness to the Commission’s Bailiff. Any person who expects to submit evidence, cross-examine witnesses, or otherwise pvticipate in tbe proceedings as a protestant pursuant to rule 4:6 of tbe Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure should promptly obtain a copy of the Order for Notice and Hearing entered herein from tbe Clerk of tbe Commission for complete details of tbe procedural schedule and instructions on participation in this case. Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in tbe hearing should contact tbe Commission at least seven (7) days before the scheduled bearing date at 1-800-552-7945 (voice) or 1-800-3719206 (TDD). All written communications to tbe Commission concerning Columbia’s Application should be directed to Clerk of the Staid-Corporation Commission, do Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118, and must refer to case No. PUE990781. COLUMBIA GAS OP VIRGINIA, INC 0 ■ Ruth Willingham | Born in county Ruth F. Willingham of ' Remington died on Thursday, Jan. 27 at Warrenton Overlook Care Center. Mrs. Willingham was born April 6, 1922 in Rappahannock County to the late Harvey W. Frazier and Mary Cornell Frazier. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Willie Jackson Willingham. Mrs. Willingham was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, Wilbur L. Willingham Sr. of Culpeper, Raymond L. Willingham and Charlie B. Willingham, both of Remington; a brother, Harvey W. Frazier Jr. of Rixeyville and two sisters; Martha Hitt and Eva Hoff, both of Remington. Mrs. Willingham is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Moser Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, Jan. "1 31 with Elder Rodger Frazier and Rev. Gordon George officiating. Internment was in Mount Holly Cemetery. -1 Charles Sutphin Sr. Farmer Charles Edward Sutphin Sr., 59, of Flint Hill died Saturday, Jan. 29 in the Winchester Medical Center. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. John Burke and Rev. Phillip Bailey. Burial followed in the Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington. Mr. Sutphin was bom Feb. 25, 1940 in Flint Hill, son of Raymond and Elizabeth Ann Baldwin Sutphin. He was a farmer and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 829. He was married to the late Ann Lee Sutphin. Surviving are two sons, Charles E. Sutphin Jr. of Flint Hill and Maury A. Sutphin of Front Royal; a daughter, Brenda Lee Sutphin of Flint Hill; two brothers, Malcolm W. Sutphin of Gainesville and Jody M. Sutphin of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Loretta S. Lee of Washington and Marilyn S. White of Winchester and five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Richard Lee Settle, William Richard Settle, Thomas R. Taylor, Harold R. Compton, Bryant Lee, George Lee, Edwin Eastham, III and Lynwood Smelser. Honorary pallbearers were Manuel J. Pullen, Dale Welch, Alvin P. Grigsby, Patrick Lee, Eddie Williams and E.J. Welch. Memorial contributions may be to the Washington Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 209, "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manager CrossLink -——.. Quality & Reliability Full-Service Internet Access Serving the Mid-Atlantic With extended local dial access in VA, MD, Wash DC, W VA, DEL, NC, and PA Local Calls ... Global Access Toll Free: 1-888-427-6775 N. VA & DC metro call: 703-642-1120 email: info@crosslink.net web: http://www.crosslink.net Peace of Mind... ...in Classic Style. The Dignified, Affordable Alternative • Elegant Assisted Living • Specialized Alzheimer's Care • Respite Care Marshall Manor 4248 Manor Drive • Post Office Box 749 Marshall, Virginia 20116 1-800-296-2273 • (540) 364-1200 Washington, Va. 22747. Lovie Dodson Born in Slate Mills Lovie Eugenia Dodson, 93, of Culpeper died Saturday, Jan. 29 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was bom May 6, 1906 in Slate Mills to the late Wise Dodson and Mary Louise Sisk Dodson. She was a retired sales clerk. Survivors include one son, Mike Dodson and his wife, Laura of Culpeper; five grandchildren; three nieces and four nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 2 at CloreEnglish Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Seevers officiating. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery. Funding applications j available The Piedmont United Way \ Allocation Committee is j pleased to announce that the applications for the 2000/2001 j finding year are available, lb ' apply for funding, the agency must be a 501(c) (3), have a working Board of Directors, a local office and is open to the public at least 15 hours a week. The agency must be regis- j tered with the Commonwealth J of Virignia to solicit funds; audited within the past 18 months and able to show measurable outcomes for the service provided. For more information or an application call 825-7615. a Subscribe to the ippmhmtnock Mas Call G7B-3338. ;• \ 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! FREE ESTIMATES Licensed • Bonded • Insured Oni'liL'iCny ^Utiouxjtits, jj by Randy Minter THE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES There can be no question that the influence exerted by some people on others lives beyond death. In this very important respect, people do indeed live on in the thoughts and deeds that they leave behind. As David Quammen once wrote: "People come into our lives and then they go out again. The extropy law, as applied to human relations. Sometimes in their passing, though, they register an unimagined and far-reaching influence...There is no scientific way *to discern such effects, but memory believes before knowing remembers. And the past lives coiled within the present, beyond sight, beyond revocation, lifting us up or weighing us down, sealed away - almost completely - behind walls of pearl." Loving well is often our best assurance that our lives will have had purpose and that we will be remembered once we are gone. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Ave., we are longtime members of this community, which means that we feel we are working among friends, and this attitude of :are and concern affects all we Jo. Call 347-3431. Bright View Cemetery is located just autside Warrenton and offers monuments and memorials for ill cemeteries. QUOTE: “Apparently, it is 'he nature of ail human rela'ionships to aspire to be pernanent. ” ... „ -Wendell Berry 1 [ \ r r V i

Woodville highlights Richard Burke was among those attending a birthday party for John Mann on Saturday evening. The party was hosted by Doris Jones. Happy birthday John. Woodville By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Congratulations to two year old Kelsey Parker, who won the C103-1490 Knakal’s birthday cake from your many relatives and friends in the Woodville area. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Amissville organizations to meet Oh my goodness, I said, “think snow” not a blizzard!! I guess the good thing about the snow is that all the germs have been killed. The flu is not as bad as it was, and we could use the water. Hopefully the kids won’t lose all of their Easter break. If you have suggestions about how the kids can make up the days that they have missed, call your school board representative. The Amissville Homemakers will meet on Monday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at By AMY HITT 937-3401 iiiiiiMmriiiiiHiniii'iiii the Amissville Baptist Church. The program will be making Heart Wreaths, just in time for Valentine’s Day. For more information call Wanda at 937-7518. The Amissville Area Community Association will meet on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. We are planning a fall festival for this year to celebrate Amissville. If you have any ideas or would like to participate in this project, please call Victoria Miller at 937-4298 or Jan Makela at 937-5718. We are planning to have lots of exciting things. The Amissville Ruritans will meet on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Amissville Baptist Church. The Tax Seminar will be given by Wanda DeLong, due to the bad weather it was canceled last month. For more information call Vernon at 937-7518. Okay, lets send some birthday wishes to the following: Carole Smith, Julie Klopp, Lu McBee, Edna Gough, Alice Lawrence, Florine Smith, Betty Settle, Mary Priest, Lorraine Early, John Hitt, Katie Nelson, Hunter Bailey, Michael Moore, Jacob Dawson, Alex Ramey, Ethan Ramey and Gary Hitt who will be 35 on the 13th. I think it’s time for me to do a trade in he’s getting pretty old. We also have some anniversaries: Rick and Kendra Bailey, Steve and Linda Torrance, James and Doris Sealock, and Ernest David and Dora Gheen, who will be celebrating 64 years of marriage. Mrs. Doris Donald spent a couple of days with Charlie and Mary Priest last week. And say some prayers for Bertie Hackley and Bob Chandler who are both in he hospital. Well that’s all for this week call me with your birthdays and news. Have a nice week! . .. ’ >«. ^ ifiU >' Real Estate Directory «v r >< 'r v - :• ' t'» . - * ft, * ' . : ,' - * ' ■, *> . -r„ ^ , > L Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office Where can you go for plumbing help? BY JANET HERR Eapidan Better Housing Corporation There is a program called the Indoor Plumbing /Rehabilitation Program (IPR) available in the Rappahannock area. IPR is aimed at helping low-to middle-income home owners obtain modem indoor plumbing. Are you still using an outhouse, or are you still getting your drinking water from a spring? If you answered yes to either or both of these questions, perhaps we can help you. If you need a first time well, septic field, or an indoor bathroom, then this may be the program for you. lb quality, you must own your own home and be able to get a well and/or drain field permit from your local Health Department. You must be income-eligible. Our funds are part-grant and part-zerointerest-loan, and we are limited in the amount of dollars we are allowed to spend on any one home. We do not install wells and drain fields on unimproved lots, a home must already exist and you must live in the home as your residence and the home must be in need of first time indoor plumbing. This is great time’ for interested persons who need indoor plumbing to apply for the IPR Program. It often takes a few months to gather the necessary paperwork, and for Rapidan Better Housing to process your application. If you wish t^f^apply^. call 948-3274, and leave ydmr nahie, mailing address and telfephgne number with staff. Rapidan Better Housing Corporation is a non-profit company, and they exist to help you. on Gay Street in Washington. Toby Turner to Christopher G. Norden and. others, 42.7916 acres, more or t less, Wakefield District. $145,000. Harold Himmelman and wife to William H. Webster and other, trustees, 75.7500 acres, Hampton District. $630,000. Lawrence R. Dodson, Trustee to Jefferson Home Builders Inc., 1.4334 acres, Piedmont District. $28,000. Mary G. Latham to Judith L. Armentrout, 2.3 percent undivided interest in 140 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. We will be opening during the month of SAM SNEAD 12699 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 m New number - 987-9243. Call us @1-800-292-3548 until Feb. 15. Thanks and we look forward to serving you from our new office. ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. South Wales - Owner will pay some of purchaser’s closing costs on this fabulous 5 BR/4.5 BA Colonial on 12 acres. Features include 4900 sq. ft. living space, 2-story entrance hall & library w/oak floors, skylights, FP, large deck, 2-car garage & paved driveway. Home warranty. $309,500 Castleton - New survey on this 9.5 acres of open rolling pasture with a fantastic homesite to take advantage of the mountain & pastoral views. Stream, fencing & possible owner terms. $70,575 Castleton - This 14.2 acres has it all - homesite w/Old Rag views, stream, well & septic, 3-stall barn, fencing, approx. 5 acres of pasture w/remainder in hardwoods, and an excellent price. $99,500 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 m wss Jean Lillard 540-675-3670 sis Mary G. Latham to William Clifford Latham, 2.1 percent undivided interest in 113 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Mary G. Latham to James Richard Latham Jr., 2.3 percent undivided interest in 140 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Micah L. Solomon and wife to Maureen J. Harris, 11.7692 acres, Stonewall District. $259,000. ill to the Rappahannock Mi 1 \ Catt Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office F.T. VALLEY - 10.1 acres, park boundary, strong stream, long road frontage. $75,000 NICE AREA - of county, only minutes to Rt. 211, 25.5 wooded acres, priced to sell at only $80,000 James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder • John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Deck 8c mountain views enhance this 4 BR, 2.5 BA, immaculate 2 story home with gracious main floor foyer, living room, dining room, family room, modern kitchen & large carport suitable for screened or glassed porch. Lower walk-out level guest or in-law apartment has full kitchen, 2 BRs, living room & large BA. 38x17 in-ground pool & separate 2 car garage. Privately situated on 10+ acres near Ben Venue. $319,000 Classic Rambler on hillside has terrific views of the valley & mountains. This home provides large entertaining spaces, including a superb family room & large, partly finished basement. Several useful farm buildings & a guest or tenant house off the paved drive below the house. An excellent value at $269,900. Cedar sided home with open floor plan. Manageable 2+ acres for this large 3 BR, 2.5 BA home. Cathedral ceilings, lovely interior wood trim, wrap deck, potential dark or craft room, deeded use of lake. $155,000 Starter or retirement home. Easy maintenance 1 acre lot for this 3 BR, 2 BA vinyl Rancher in immaculate condition. $129,000 187 acres of outstanding views. Heavily wooded mountain land crests Aaron Mm. 4 separate building lots, all with western views of the Blue Ridge. $549,000 Flint Hill: Privately set 1 acre lot on edge of village w/drilled well, existing driveway & pretty, unobstructed mountain view. $45,000 Sperryvillc Gateway to National Park. 18 acres, front zoned for highway Commercial, sewer available, potential elevated homesite in rear. $95,000 Starter homesite on 3/4 acre south of Sperryvillc. Very charming view over lake. Builder/owner will build to suit, plans available. $25,000 ENTIRE STOCK OF FALL & WINTER OUTERWEAR 40-65% off Ifi U yttjuf time to buy your favorite coat or jacket. Choose from our selection of loll and winter outerwear und auve 65% when you lake an extra JU% off oil outerwear marked with red dors Plus, save 40% on ail outerwear marked with red 40% off hang tags Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 9