Rappahannock News, December 20, 2000

123rd Year... No. 49 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,2000 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents* Rapp Briefs Winter solstice celebration set • *A winter solstice celebration Will be held at Belle Meade, 353 FT. Valley Road, Sperryville on Thursday, Dec. 21. Bring food or drink to share. "We will celebrate with food and drink indoors and celebrate outdoors with a fire," said an organizer. Bring adequate clothing, jacket, hat, scarf, mittens, boots - to stay warm. For more information or just to RSVP call Susan and Mike at 987-9748. Life after High School discussion slated for Jan. 5 On Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria several recent RCHS graduates will discuss how well the Rappahannock Public Schools prepared them for life after high school. The sponsoring organizations, Headwaters, RCES-PTO and First Thursday Education Support Group, hope this discussion will benefit current and future high school students and their parents as they plan for their high school years and the years after. In keeping with the format for RCES-PTO meetings, the evening will begin with a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria, followed by the panel discussion at 7:30. For more information about the evening, call the Headwaters office at 6751819. Surveyors in Sperryville This week, surveyors will be marking out ground control points in furtherance of the Sperryville Gateway Project. The Surveying and Aerial Photography that will follow is a necessary part of the map preparation, on which the rest of the project (bridge, Main Street improvements, etc.) depends. Basketball Tournament set - The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Department will host an Alumni Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29 and 30 at the high school gymnasium. Players are needed to fill teams in a men's and women's bracket. There will be a $10 registration fee per player which fnust be paid in advance. Players yvill be issued and allowed to keep their uniform shirt. Alumni interested in playing or In being a team captain/coach Should contact Kelly Settle at RCHS 987-8575. Proceeds from this event, to include registration tees will be used to support SCHS athletic programs. Happenings in iRappahannock ; * • There will be no December v planning Commission meeting. ; • Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m., the Rappahannock County ftoard of Zoning Appeals will irieet at Rappahannock County 4tigh School auditorium. New business: Appeal #00-10-01, "Sprint PCS appeal of Zoning Administrator's decision. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Holiday blessings Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Decorations, flowers, trees, wreaths and accessories of every sort adorn churches and houses at this season. Most churches will have services dn Christmas Eve morning and several area churches will host a special evening service. See church services on Page B-2. Cell tower/bird fatality report available The American Bird Conservancy, an organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats throughout the Americas, has just released a report entitled Communication Towers: A Deadly Hazard to Birds. "..j Th* rpport documents -the killing 0^230 bird species throughout tne 'Midwest and East’‘as a result of the rapid installation of cell towers. The report covers 47 individual studies analyzing 184,797 birds of 230 different species killed by towers. The repqrt mentions that 22 percent of birds killed were either endangered or on a watch list, for possible endangerment. The report mentions that most birds are killed during migration, both spring and fall, and that towers over 199 feet with lights were the key indicators in the death of most birds, r , Other factors thst ,.were_ mens, i ~ * tioned were location of cell towers in low or often fogged areas. There is a copy of this report { located in the Rappahannock Library, for your perusal. For additional information on cell towers and their affect on birds, please contact the American Bird Conservancy, 1250 24th. Street, Washington, D.C. 20037 or phone 202-778-9666. Drugs and our kids: some options By Gerald Ochs Author's Note: Last week we introduced the Tracy family and their problems with drugs in general, and ecstasy in particular. There are options available to the Tracys, and to other Rappahannock families that face the same trials. As noted last week the Tracy name is fictional, but their story is factual. Vince Tracy erred in accommodating his sixteen-year-old son Eddie's desire to smoke pot, and he realizes that now. There are legal consequences for what Vince did, but these pale when compared to the physical, mental and social consequences that could affect Eddie and his future. Eddie perhaps perceived his father s permission to smoke marijuana, "as long as he did it at home," as a carte blanche that gave him the okay to experiment with any drug and, maybe, the feeling that his father was not overly concerned with his future and his fate. Eddie and his pals are adolescents. They may sport the physical attributes of men and women . . . they may occasionally show signs of their impending maturity . . .but they are "in process" adults—still growing, still learning, still maturing, and very prone to both positive and negative factors introduced into their lives. In the words of Robert Treanor, founding clinician of Rappahannock Family Guidance Services, "There is a big problem with drugs and adolescents. Thirteen- to eighteenyear-olds have got to learn how to do a whole lot of things. If distorted, they don't learn how to do those things and remain adolescents . . See DRUGS, Page A3 1 Beautiful This 25 foot Blue Spruce sports approximately 2000 lights and graces the yard at the home of Jack and Barbara Jenkins on Fodderstack Road, Washington. Rappahannock News Photo/ Barbara C. Wayland Town considers two sites for drainfield ■A By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer At the December meeting of the Washington Town council, Mayor Stew Willis proposed evaluating the Clopton parcel and the VDOT property for use as Town drainfield sites. He reported that David Cole of Sunnyside Farms had said that he "may support a drainfield" on the Clopton property, and that Mr. Cole had given permission for the Town to have an engineer look at the site. The Mayor also suggested that the Carrigan property might be a suitable acquisition for the Town for use as a drainfield site and for other purposes, and Councilman Steve Critzer volunteered to inquire about that possibility. Mayor WTillis recommended, and the Council approved, an expenditure of up to $3000 to Resources International to evaluate the potential of the Clopton and VDOT properties as drainfield sites. Tributes to William M. Carrigan Mayor Willis presented the Council with a draft resolution acclaiming the contributions of longtime Town resident and benefactor William Carrigan, who passed away on Nov. 20, 2000. The resolution recognized Mr. Carrigan's support of the Rappahannock Library, the Rappahannock County Historical Society, the County Time Capsule, the Child Care and Learning Center, and the Independence Day celebrations.. The resolution names Mr. Carrigan as an Honorary Member of the Tbwn Council for the remainder of iter 1998-2002 term, and designates each-future Independence Day celebration as the "William M. Carrigan Independence Day Celebration." The Mayor also suggested a donation on Mr. Carrigan's behalf, and Council members Charlie Tompkins and Critzer moved a seconded a motion to donate $500 in his name to the Child Care and Learning Center. Both the resolution and contribution motion were approved by the Council. Treasurer's report Treasurer Elaine Viguerie report *tr *4 r * ed on the Town’s finances, noting consolidated assets of $538,434.38; Up nearly $4,000 from that reported in November, and Water Works assets of $12,254,50 through the end! of the November period. * Other activities: ’ • Mayor Willis reported that dift* cussions on the new reservoir willresume after Christmas, and MrJ Critzer reported that substantial! work had been performed by! County Water Systems on the pump! house. • The Mayor reported that 36 bulbs for the Tbwn's street lights had been purchased from Claudia; Mitchell's company at substantial: savings, and that past problems with the street lights were due to Allegheny Power instabilities. Allegheny Power said that it had identified and repaired the problem, and the Mayor requested that Town Attorney John Bennett assist him in writing a letter to Allegheny Power "putting them on notice." • The Mayor reported that he and Mitzie Young had attended the County's Emergency Communications Committee meeting, and the committee had concluded that the earlier proposal to replace the existing 80 foot tower with one approaching 180 feet was unwarranted, and alternative proposals will be reviewed at the committee's next meeting on Jan. 5. ' • Mayor Willis noted that Grace Sima had found a Rappahannock News photo of • the Time Capsule plaque, and that the plaque could be replaced at a cost of $375 for stone or $450 for bronze. He said that County Administrator John McCarthy had agreed that thq County could share the expense, and the Council moved to purchase a replacement bronze plaque. • The Council agreed to Christmas bonuses of $250 for the Town’s two employees, $50 for four trustees, and $25 to the two parttime personnel at the water treatment plant. S i .. MwmviM'SKaasai Photo courtesy of James Gannon Justin time: Santa made a special appearance at the Sperryville Bookshop on Saturday for one hour to read Christmas stories and sing carols. Dozens of children of all ages gathered around for the reading and a chance to tell Santa their wishes. r** -1 t* ***• -■ i ■

RCPS News ; By Jan Make la , Volunteer Coordinator i Public School System i • As we enjoy this holiday season, we, as a public school system, are continually reminded of the many things fpr which we are thankful! • Professionally and piarentally speaking, this writejr is tremendously grateful for the spirit of Volunteerism in <>ur community, and specifically within our public schools. Wherever I turn I am confronted by some wonderful volunteer doing some wonderful tiling. ! • Mrs. Amy Gubler, our Gifted/Talented Teacher expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by her volunteer Mrs. Lisa Dodson. "She i6 so organized! I am so glad sjhe is here!" • Dr. Bill Young and Mr. Ted Chapman volunteered to Help in the Middle School computer Lab at RCES when there was a need, and now students may visit the lab to complete work independently several days a week. ! Mr. George Sharp was (jncountered at a local business and volunteered his services in January! "Joy to the World!" • Mr. Paul Gall, Mr. Dean Hahn and Mr. Jimmy Swindler have volunteered countless hours to get the Rappahannock County Schools Sports Association off the ground, and with great success we might add. Combine their efforts with the tireless efforts of Nancy and Calvin Atkins, Cheryl Taylor, Lisa and Monty Clinedinst and many others and it is easy to. see why our athletic program is creating such excitement at RCHS this year! • Haley Clark and Amanda Clark, 2000 Graduates of RCHS, volunteer in Mrs. Patty Hottinger's Pre-school Class, and provide the extra hands needed with these very special young children. i • Mrs. Berkley Von i Feilitzsch and Mrs. £| Mary Riggleson act as V classroom assistants for Mr. John Glass and Mrs. N, Karen Williams' classrooms at RCES. They come in every week and do whatever is needed. Other volunteers who provide this valuable service to teachers are Ms. Laura Ott, Mrs. Barbara Wayland, Ms. Rae Gaedke, Mrs. Sandi Carter, Mrs. Tamara Settle and so many more! Humbles has worked diligently with the RCES Art and Music Residence Jpl programs. ■tj’. She has called a areg* multitude of crafters, musicians and artists ^ whose expertise is with Early American art Kruczynski, Mrs. Deborah Flournoy and Mrs. Marrietta Verrill continue to provide support for the Art Department in a variety of ways. "Art and Carols, Angels Sing!" • Music classroom volunteer at RCES is Mrs. Donna Foster. She just wanted to help out and called to voluncoordinate activities and exhibitors for the Artist in Departments Mrs. forms. Mrs. Denise 1 ELEGANT CABINETRY CURLY MAPLE AND HEART PINE OUR SPECIALTY IMADISON, VIROINIAV 540^92^5015 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT: Hampton District Rappahannock County Planning Commission The Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County is seeking a qualified person to serve as the representative from Hampton District to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. The applicant should be a land owning resident and registered voter of Hampton District, interested in planning and land use issues. Applicants may include the incumbent representative. Planning Commission members serve a four-year term of office. The Planning Commission has a regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m at the Courthouse in Washington, VA on the third Wednesday of each month, and meets on such other occasions as may from time to time be necessary. The members are compensated at $20.00 per monthly meeting. Interested persons from Hampton District are invited to contact your representative on the Board of Supervisors, Mr. S. Bryant Lee, at (540) 675-3178 by Friday, December 29, 2000. Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Rappahannock News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.*21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27“ City_State_ Zip__ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Nexus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This form mav also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: I___I The Rappahannock News (ISSN' #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) isl published every' Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock \Ncws, PCX Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. teer! We have many that pro vide this kind of "I'll do anything!" assistance, but we always need others who are just willing to pitch in...sometimes at the last minute! • Mrs. Amo Merritt and Mrs. Sally Havstad are constantly involved in some kind of volunteer activity or another! If it is not Girl Scouting, then Band Boosters or Box Top clipping and counting! They are always busy doing something for our community's children. Mrs. Havstad is the Citrus Guru of Rappahannock County. She just announced that the Band Boosters sold 600 cases of fruit this year...more than ever before! Volunteers like Mr. John Wiese and Mrs. Cecilia Dennis who are willing to work at the co-op and at area post offices FIRST EVER County-Wide Christmas Party Thursday, December 21 7:30 to midnight Gifts for all local customers!! . 540-987-3162 * www.blaemooncafe.t to sell fruit when it arrives add to the success of this project. • Mr. and Mrs. W Michael Early and Mrs. ^ JoAnne Berta requested over the summer that they be included on two RCHS parent committees this year! They gave us lots of notice, because they didn't want to miss the opportunity to help! Feel free to do this, if you would like to work on a particular project! • Mr. Roger Segalla 1 s serving on a committee with H e a d - waters-the t pt nappanannock County Public Education foundation to research and assist with a grant which may provide technology centers in various locations for children in our county. He has also offered to gather information for our school system on Web-site development, which will be helpful as we endeavor to offer on-line communication options to our parent community. • Mrs. Patty Metcalfe, Mrs. Elizabeth Johns, Mrs. Carolyn Thornton, and RCHS students Misty Corathers, Kevin Yowell, Jeremy Slack By Lori Ferreira Rappahannock News Writer •• Students from Wakefield Country Day School's French classes performed at last Wednesday's assembly, the second of the Advent season. Dr. Marilene Henry’s Upper School French classes sang "Les Douze Jours de Noel" and Mrs. Rachel Cullerton’s Lower School classes performed a have provided much needed English as a Second Language tutoring at RCES. Their students whose primary language is Spanish look forward to the tutors' visits and have greatly benefited from the special assistance! "Feliz Navidad!" • Mrs. Jane Wilson volunteers her time to teach a Gifted/Talented Art class each week, but also to help with the layout of our Student Calendar. She is an amazing talent and we are lucky to have her! • Within the RCES PTO, the volunteer talent is boundless! Mrs. Kaye Kohler organized the Theme Basket Auction each year, Mrs. Theresa Light coordinates our Reading Favorites Night, and Mr. Jimmy Swindler orders and arranges deliveries of the Holiday Poinsettias for the group each year. There are so many more who are vital to the success of this organization and we are grateful to them all. "Al-leluia!" • Mrs. Darcy Canton, director of the Senior Center in Washington, assists the Seniors who visit her center as they clip, sort, and count soup labels for the RCES PTO collection effort. These wonderful people have been instrumental in making this project a .success for the past three years. Among the volunteers are Mrs. Alice Pullen, Mrs. Roberta Williams, Mrs. Margaret McDo'nigal, Ms.' Hariett Lewis, Mr. John Sinnerty, Mrs. Virginia Fletcher, Mrs. Bertha Freeman, Mrs. Helen Gray, Mrs. Dot Jackson, Mrs. Laura Johnson, Ms. Libby WCDS News French version of "Who Stole the Cookies From the Cookie Jar”. • The WCDS Key Club s Food Drive was quite successful with families donating an abundant amount of canned goods to be distributed to area families this week. • Plans are moving ahead for Wakefield Country Day School's Annual Auction, to be V;! pul holiday# aJm ay lout with hafifum##! Attic Treasures US 211 east of Sperryville 540-987-9463 | HUlcrest Llama Farm j ri i . (QjP&aee Gj/i/ilk (tym « In the spirit of Christmas we extend to all our friends the hope of peace and good will, u Sam and Wanda Snead 540-987-9336 ft ^ Washington, VA _ J Rappahannock County Public. Schools Adult Education Program Winter Session 2001 V Many exciting courses are planned for the Winter Session which begins on February 6, 2001. Most courses run for 6 weeks. Consider giving a class as a gift to someone you care about! Scheduled classes for the WINTER session are: Stock Market Game I (Investing) Contracting Your Own Home Line Dancing Couples Dance Fundamentals of Knitting Word Processing Beg. 2/8 $40® RCHS Beg. 2/6 $60 ® RCHS Beg. 2/8 $40 @ RCES Beg. 2/7 $40® RCES Beg. 2/6 $40® RCHS Beg. 2/8 $50® RCHS Basics of Basketry Chair Caning Basic Machine Repair Base Welding Techniques Intro to the Art of Pottery Beg. 2/7 $60® RCHS Beg. 2/7 $25® RCHS Beg. 3/31 $50® RCHS Beg. 2/8 $100® RCHS Beg. 2/8 $75® RCHS Basics of Excel (Spreadsheets, etc.) Beg. 2/6 $50 @ RCHS Basic Watercolors Beg. 2/6 $60 @ RCHS Beginning Guitar Beg. 2/7 $40 @ RCHS Intro to Decorative Wall Finishes Beg. 2/8 $70® RCHS Intro to the Internet Beg. 2/6 $40 @ RCHS Spanish for Beginners Beg. 2/6 $40 ® RCHS Decorative Wreath Malang Beg. 2/7 $60 @ RCHS \ ‘Materials and/or texts are included in the tuition unless otherwise stated in the Program Brochure Brochures/registration forms may be obtained from the School Board Office and at a variety of other county locations. Questions? Please call 987-8773. Enrollment deadline: January 30, 2001. f Woodward, Mr. Les Reich, and j Mr. Eugene Willis and more. So many wonderful people! • Trinity Episcopal Church j provides tables for Science > Fairs; Attic Treasures and The j Old Sperryville Bookshop and ; others promote our Adult ■ Education Program by dis- ! playing brochures; The Inn at ■ Little Washington, Hillsdale 1 Market, B&B, The Faith ' Mountain Company and many ; others contribute door prizes for special events, items for ) auctions and variety of other ; services to assist our schools. • Mrs. Charlotte Mills is everywhere! On Monday mornings she stops by Mrs. ! Deborah Flinchum's first grade class at RCES„ moves to • the School Board Office to! answer phones during the central office staff meeting, and then she's off to RCHS to answer (the ever ringing); phones in the high school ■ office! "Phone Bells Ring! Are ! You Listening?" ; The generosity in this com- • munity is amazing! When children are involved kindness, happens! 1 Thank you all, whoever you are, for any small kindness you have afforded a student, teacher, bus driver, secretary, or, other staff member in our school system. You create the spirit of giving in our1 school system all year through and we are very grateful to you. Have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends, and remember that the real joy of the season is not in what you receive, but in what you give to others. Please consider volunteering in the New Year! Best wishes to you all! held at Fauquier Springs Country Club on March 17, 2001. Thanks to the generous participation of many area artisans and merchants, last year s auction was quite successful. Anyone wishing td contribute a product or service' for the 2001 auction can calL the office at 635-8555. J Kflective Jan. 1, 2001 |The Country Cafe Washington. VA will he smoke-free for yt/ur health and the health of others. Also effective Jan. I, 2001 We will he dosing on the Sabbath for the Lord's day! Thank you. David & the Country Cate Stall 540-675-1066 m I would like to take this time to ^ thank family 85 and friends for their prayers, ^ cards, telephone calls while I was in the hospital. Special thanks to Rose Foster. Everett Estes and Family Now taking reservations for New Year's Eve Dining & Dancing Four course meal with complimentary toast NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday S:30 to closing Family Dining & Fin* Musk « * 540-987-3162 * www.bluemooncafa.s

Photo courtesy of Bruce Jones LIONS CLUB ELVES: The Rappahannock Lions Club annual Christmas party was held at .the Washington Volunteer Firehall on Saturday, Dec. 9. The elves providing the music are , left to right, Norman Getsinger, Bob Scott, Emerson Williams and Jeff Light. L Drugs From Page A1 This is more than an interruption of a child's social development, it seems. It is also an interruption of the those rather mysterious processes that enable us to learn to perform routine tasks, and to learn how to learn, and to deal with our emotions, and to learn how to value ourselves and to become productive. Those drugs that can provide a high also have their downsides. The nature of the beast The pleasures that the ecstasy that Eddie and his friends are into is accompanied by some serious risks. According to Bob Treanor, the drug "brings on seizure-like activity—kills brain cells." In Congressional testimony this past September John Andrejko of the Drug Enforcement Administration said that ecstasy or MDMA reduces inhibitions and produces feelings of empathy fox others, eliminates anxiety, and causes extreme relaxation. In addition, the drug reportedlj suppresses the need to eat drink, or sleep which enables club scene users to engage ir all night and sometimes multi day parties. The use of the drug car lead to severe dehydration anc heat stroke, since it has th< effect of "short-circuiting" th< ljody's temperature signals t( the brain. An ecstasy overdoss £s characterized by rapic heartbeat, high blood pres sure, faintness, muscle cramp ing, panic attacks, and in mor< severe cases, loss of conscious Saturday. Dot. 23 | TOM PRJNCIPfmO TRIO NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday 5:30 to closing Family Dining 6 Flna Musk 540-987-3162 www.blaamooncafa.aNB ness or seizures. s One of the side effects of l the drug is jaw muscle tension a and teeth grinding. The most s critical, life-threatening e response to MDMA is hyper- r thermia or excessive body t heat. Reports of MDMA-relat- t ed deaths were associated t with core body temperatures 8 ranging from 107 to 109 f degrees Fahrenheit. * Andrejko also reported that t though the long-term effects of r ecstasy are under evaluation, * research by the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Md., in 1998 directly measured the effects of the * drug on the human brain. The ® study revealed that the drug £ causes damage to the neurons " (nerve cells) that utilize sero- c tonin to communicate with ^ other neurons in the brain, ^ and that recreational MDMA j users risk permanent brain j damage that may manifest ^ itself in depression, anxiety, < memory loss, learning difficul- ! ties, and other neuropsychi- ( atric disorders, and MDMA's . long-term psychological effects can include confusion, depres- ( sion, sleep problems, anxiety, | and paranoia. \ Though no statistics on the , use of ecstasy is yet available 1 for Rappahannock County, a , i I i I No better time than the holiday season to say "thank you." BALDWINS GROCERY & 211 QUICHE MART Paul Be Cucie Baldwin Washington, VA Open through the holidays 540-675-3383 HAPPY HOLIDAYS May all the joys of the Christmas Holiday reach every heart and home. /4- ;• ■ Aw kaJUA-A-® tail il H As alw ays, our staff is ready and waiting to serve customers and friends in every possible w ay. Sperryville Emporium • (540) 987-8235 1.5 miles west of Sperryville, VA on U.S. 211 J tudy published this month by Jniversity of Michigan News nd Information Services hows that ecstasy use by ighth graders nationwide has early doubled, from less than wo percent to more than hree and one-half percent etween 1998 and 2000; from bout three percent to nearly ve and one-half percent for enth graders; and from about hree and one-half percent to lore than eight percent for welfth graders. Help is here Fortunately, tappahannock County is a mall and caring community, nd solutions to the problem of ubstance abuse are readily ivailable to those parents and hildren willing to invest in heir futures. Not only are here nurturing neighbors and lelpful friends, but tappahannock Family Guidance Services and the Sheriffs Office with its DARE irogram and Schools Resource Officer, Captain Jeff Brown, ire ready and able to help. Bob Treanor of Family Guidance Services said that here are a suite of solutions, he selection dependent upon he severity of the problem, rhe first step, he said, is to ;all and make an appointment 1 Santa travels the world to bring you a holiday filled with good will. B&B SERVICE CENTER Route 211 West MBRk Sperryville, VA {NAPAfr 987-8686 Make it NAPA BRAND new! Shop with a deputy: The program, now in it's fifth year recently assisted a total of 52 children with their Christmas shopping. In this photo, Deputy J.C. Welch assisted a youngster in the shoe department. Most children chose to buy clothes and necessities along with toys and presents for other members of their families. After the shopping trip the children had breakfast at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department, while volunteers wrapped their gifts at Trinity Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Claus joined the children for breakfast bringing a stocking and a beanie baby for each child. The children then returned to the Sheriff's Office to pick up their wrapped presents and a large food basket that had been prepared for each family. Captain Jeff Brown heads the program up each year. J Photo courtesy of the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office with him for an assessment. As a result of the assessment, he will tailor a treatment program to the needs of the child or the family. He notes that "the earlier you get into it (substance abuse), the more damage it’s going to do," and so the corollary is that the earlier one seeks treatment, the more likely is the solution. If a substance abuse problem is caught at its earliest emergence, the solution may be individual or family counseling at Family Guidance Services. "If it becomes a greater problem (substance abuse all the time)," Mr. Treanor said, "I would plug them into a group. At the next level of severity, when the problem is such that they cannot not use (drugs)," Mr. Treanor would likely recommend enrollment in the twenty-eight day residential program at Boxwoods in Culpeper, and for a very severe case, the three month residential program at a facility such as Rubicon in Richmond. Captain Jeff Brown of the Warm Wishes, Friends For a Superb It’s my pleasure to serve you. Darlene Moore, Owner/Operator The Beauty Box Washington, VA 675-3403 ofc i ouihern 5 Qrace! f i ) l a >® 5 3 I « 8 The Spirit of Christmas is everywhere with its < warmth and, magic. We share this spirit with j our friends and neighbors. Our gratitude to all. , CHRISTMAS SALE | Dec. 21 - Jan. 7 10% off store wide including gardening 20% to 50% off selected items through- 1 out the store including Christmas Will be closed from Mon., Jan. 8 through Fri., Feb. 2. Reopening weekends beginning Sat., Feb. 3. Located on Rt. 211 West Lee Highway Sperryville, VA 22740 540-987-8424 Sheriffs Office serves as the Rappahannock County Schools Resource Officer and runs the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program as well. There is also a DARE parent program, but that is being revised and will probably be available in the fall of 2001. The emphasis of the DARE program, Captain Brown said, is "What are you going to lose—in body, in life," by engaging in substance abuse. He noted that DARE is an awareness program—it presents the facts of drugs and drug abuse to the students, and also promotes the kids talking with their parents on the subject of drugs. He referred to the story of the Tracys and said that sometimes a parent can be an enabler, and it may be too late to expect such a parent to effectively council their children. There are also parents, he said, who are afraid to seek help for their children because they fear that their children will get "busted." "The goal,''* Captain Brown emphasized, "is to get kids off drugs." > -> "We've all made mistakes, he said. "Don't repeat them, with the kids. Look at their' opportunities and what they could lose." -:j Kids do come to Captain Brown and tell of their substance abuse problems, and of substance abuse problems at home, but he doesn't go out and try to bust them, he said.... "Some kids, are afraid of being busted," Captain Brown added, "but that’s not what DARE is for—it's to try to find, a way of helping kids." "If you don’t start, yoir don't have to worry about? stopping," Captain Brown? advised. “ t Mr. Treanor ‘of Rappahannock Famrlyj Guidance Services can be> reached at 675-3329, and? Captain Brown can be reachecf through the high school(987^ 8575), the elementary school! (987-8259) or through the Sheriffs Office (675-3331). JJ Holiday (Spirit A time of giving and sharing. rfhanks! T.G. Taylor Construction, L.L.C. Sperryville, VA 540-987-8043 Glad Tidings To our good friends! • - We hope your Holidays are filled with love and joy. Pullen's Electrical and Plumbing Washington, VA 540-675-3249 Holiday Greetings .. .May the scent of pine, glow of lights and happiness fill your home this happy time of Christmas. We value your friendship. Closing December 23 and Reopening January 11. Sperryville Antique Market AND Sperryville Storage Company 540-987-8050

Videos that made us laugh By Naomi & Herb • Rappahannock News Writers This week we chose to review only films that we found particularly humorous, to us that means actually laughing out loud. So here's three that fit in that category: • High Fidelity: Rated R, 1999, 114 minutes. John and Joan Cusack, Lisa Bonet and 1 Lili Taylor head a .cast of misfits in this very funny film which explores love and relationships. John Cusack, owner of an esoteric record store still selling vinyl and specializing in way off-beat music, can't seem to maintain a relationship with a woman, and he wonders why. (Perhaps because he is a womanizing flirt, afraid of commitment?) Analyzing his most recent split (with the fabulous, lovely and talented Laura), he reviews his top five loves ending in break-ups and tries to analyze what w'fent wrong. • In one hilarious flashback after another, he trips over his own feet and does something truly jerky to drive the woman away. Meanwhile, back at the record store, his two sales We would like to take tkis opportunity to tkank our customers for a successful 2000, as we look forward to serving you in tke New Year. From our family to yours, test wiskes for a safe and kappy kokday season. Rappahannock National Bank 257 Gay Street • P.O. Box 179 Washington, Virginia 22747 • 540-675-3519 Member FDIC ATM-211 Q-Mart • 12663 Lee Highway Washington, Virginia 22747 clerks (one a critical, vitriolic, rock-star wannabe; the other a thin, pale, mouse, the classic underachiever) are continually driving customers away, usually through caustic criticism of the would-be record buyer’s musical taste. Cusack notes he would fire the clerks, but he never hired them in the first place, they just started showing up. The two store employees provide a continuing thread of humor woven throughout the-film. Tim Robbins has a very interesting role as Laura's (his current dumped girlfriend) new love interest. In one scene, Cusack's character imagines himself punching out the new lover, but in reality does nothing threatening. The equally lovely Catherine Zeta-Jones and Lisa Bonet make cameo appearances as love interests, as well. When one wonders if Cusack will forever shoot himself in the foot, a glimmer of hope appears, and you come to ~]~he World... rHACEl, (goodwill toward men Thanks for the priviledge of serving you, our valued customers. EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Hwy. Rt. 211 • Amissville, VA (540) 937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 I ^aithC^ountain company j A Merry Christmas and a \ WonderfuC 5\[ezv year 1 We thanfyou for your hindness and support throughout the year. 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Aaaaah, the importance of the "composite" tape, you'll see what we mean when you see the video. We gave this him a B plus. Special note: This gfff film features the music fC of Royal Trux, of whom ^ local residents Bob and , M, Joan Herrema's daugh- i ter is a member. I (Check them out if you m are a real rocker). m • Sanghai Noon: Sm i Rated PG-13, 110 I I minutes, 1999, with M the karate-kicking Jackie Chan, Owen ' Wilson as the dumb blonde cowboy, and Lucy Liu (of TV’s "Ally McBeal”) as the kidnapped Chinese Imperial Princess Pei Pei. This is a slapstick parody of the wild west movie genre. Forbidden City, 1881: The Princess doesn't want to be forced into marrying an "old toad", so arranges to be taken to America. The kidnapping occurs on a train to the West, during which Jackie Chan's uncle is killed. WANTED: Rappahannock Memorabilia Pre-1970 \ Old photos/copies, letters, bullheads, advertising items, books or any misc. items that represent Rappahannock history. Call 540-752-4118 or 540-374-921 1 Ask for Danny Hitt. Chan, a Royal Imperial Guard named Chon Wang, is sent to bring back the Princess. He * meets cowboy Roy, and they join forces against evil. Of course, wild escapades and fist (and with Chan foot) fights the good guys always escape course. One scene has Chon Wang waking up married to an Indian maiden after having smoked too much peace pipe the night before (she ends up saving him later in the movie, but he runs away from her now!). Ultimately Roy and Wang find the Princess being held hostage in an illegal immigrant camp where the inmates are slaves building the railroad. This outfit is headed by an evil fellow Pei Pei knows from the Imperial City. Then, the big fight ensues, and the evil guys lose. Chon Wang gets the Princess and everyone lives happily ever after. So there. Herb laughed a lot watching this, so we give it a strong C (great matinee movie). • Chicken Run: This lovely little film is rated PG, so watch it with the kids. One hour, 24 minutes, 2000. The fabulously talented animator Nick Park (who became wellknown when one of his 'blessed F vent... ^r\ £)irthday - Let (Js(Lelebrate from the Country Cafe Main Street, Washington, Virginia Closing December 23 at 3 p.m. We will be closed December 24, 25, 26 Gift Certificates Available Wishing you health, wealth and happiness! Happy Holidays ~ David and Staff ~ "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and government will be on his shoulders and he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 "Wallace and Gromit" films won the animated Academy; Award back in, the early! 1990 s) did this piece, it is his! first feature-length movie. ; The three Wallace and' Gromit films (A Close Shave,! The Wrong Trousers, and A Grand Day Out) are shorts, as. is the equally weird but inter-; esting "Creature Comforts."' The characters’ accents are! all British. ^ • So. the story: At Tweedy's Fa r m , headed by! | the cruel; ( and miserly Mrs.! Tweedy, and the henpecked and easily-duped Mr. Tweedy, the hundreds! of laying hens; are kept pris oner in what truly looks like a cartoon version of the concentration1 camp, guard towers, guard dogs with spiked collars, barbed wire and padlocks. They continually produce eggs, until they don't and them, Gulp, it's off to the chopping block. Ginger, the psychological support of the flocks, is continually trying to engineer an escape, but try after try ends in failure. One day, a Circus escapee dubbed the "Flying Rooster” from the USA (Rocky, the voice of Mel Gibson) lands in the yard after being shot out of a cannon, and the hens begin to pin their escape hopes upon him, since he seemingly knows how to fly. Upon his arrival, the old, retired RAF rooster notes: "Those Americans are always showing up late for the War." And he gripes, "Bah, American^ overpaid, oversexed and over here!" Mrs. Tweedy decides egg production isn't making enough money, and decides to turn the farm into a chicken pie processing plant. The piemaking equipment is just genius, Park's creative and animation skills just shine here. Escape attempts among the chickens continue at q breakneck pace. The last ditch effort is the building of an airplane, made out of entirely weird and adapted materials gleaped at the Farm, to be piloted by Rocky the Flying Rooster. In case you haven't seen this great video, we re not telling you the ending, but it is a happy one! Herb and I have seelh almost everything made by Nick Park, and will continue to do so, he is a creative force in the visual arts. This film gets a well deserved A. These and other fine films (as well as DVDs) available at Cinema Paradiso Video Rental, Packing Shed Corner, Porter & Gay Streets, Washington, 675-3410, Wednesday-Sunday 12:30 until 6 p.m., Friday until 7:30 p.m. A special note: The video store is also open Tuesdays during the month of December and has a fine collection of holiday films. * Naomi and Herb, aging but Hip movie buffs, live in Rappahannock County, and prefer to remain anonymous. Merry Christmas ‘May you ficwe a safeand floppy holiday season! Sheriff Larry Sherertz and The Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office ;

SPORTS Student/Athlete Spotlight : Steven Von Fange < Sports: Wrestling Class in school: Junior Favorite subject in school: CISCO Networking from Mr. Vickers Most memorable high school sports moment: My experience with - . wrestling this year has ‘ been fantastic. I enjoy the ■ hard work of the practices and the challenge of competing alone. I feel real good about all of this. This past Friday during a dual meet with RMA, I experienced my first pin — that was really exciting. Favorite food: Pasta Favorite book: The Count of Monte Christo by Alexandre Dumas Favorite TV show: "The Simpsons" Favorite movie: Shaw Shank Redemption Favorite music/performer: Paul McCartney Graduation ambition: When I graduate I want to go to college or maybe the Naval Academy. What I like most about RCHS: I like the friendly people and the smallness of our school. Parents: Thomas VonFange of Woodville and Karen Darby of Woodville Siblings: Jessie (brother), age 18; Karie Beth (sister), age 15; and Katie (sister), age 9. Upcoming Athletic Events pec. 22 Home Wrestlers vs Clarke 3 p.m. Dec. 22 Away Varsity/JV vs Luray 6 p.m. Dec. 27 Dec. 28 Dec. 28 Dec. 28 Pec. 29 Dec. 30 Holiday Break Tournaments Away Varsity/JV Basketball at Page Jr. Varsity vs Page 10 a.m. Jr. Varsity vs Luray 11:30 a.m. Varsity vs Page 8:45 p.m. Away Varsity Basketball vs TBD TBD Away Varsity Volleyball at Madison RCHS Varsity vs Orange 11:30 a.m. Home Rappahannock First Annual Holiday Wrestling Tournament 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Home Alumni Basketball Tournament First game(men) 6 p.m. Second game (men) 8 p.m. Home Alumni Basketball Tournament First game (women) 6 p.m. Second game (men) 8 p.m. RSL "Indoor Soccer"news By Tom Pendleton Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock Soccer League (RSL) started their first ever indoor soccer program Saturday, Dec. ° with three age g.oups and a total of 60 children signed up. RCHS under the direction of Athletic Director Jon Smythe, has opened the high school gym for RSL to operate this winter program, with teams being made up for five Vs. five or six vs. six teams, depending on attendance. The players play fast paced 15 minute games. With no "out of bounds" the ball can be played off the walls as it moves rapidly around the gym. The first nigh was considered a sucCO' ; judging from the players leaving tired and happy. Much thanks to Mark Wallace, Lorinda Bosch, Cammille Racer, and Laura Dodde-Henze for organizing this and gathering volunteers and to Kathryn Treanor and Tom Pendleton for supporting the hard work of all. Next week the "Indoor Soccer" will sponsor RSL's contribution to the food drive by starting their "Hunger...Let's Kick it” campaign. RSL asks their members to bring a can good or other non-perishable to Saturday's program and look for the donation box. This program will run through the holidays. A referee certification class will be held in Culpeper on Jan. 27 and 28, Feb. 3 and 4. You must attend all the day classes. For further information call Mary Dejamette at 825-5686 of RSL's Referee Coordinator Bosch at 636-3580. By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was a challenging week for RCHS athletes as Volleyball, Wrestling, and Basketball teams faced nonDistrict opposition and dealt with the first weather cancellation of the winter season. Basketball The boys' Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball teams had two non-District games last week, both away. On Tuesday, Dec. 12 the RCHS Panthers traveled to Page County to face their teams rematch of the Dec. 5 games held here. Unfortunately for the Rappahannock squad, the result was the same. The RCHS I^bnthers got off to a good start, but as Coach Dayton said after the game, "We just couldn’t maintain the intensity necessary to keep us where we needed to be in the final quarter.” The Varsity game saw the Page County team just slowly creep away with their early lead and the Rappahannock squad never really threatened. The final score had Page County on top 75-61 with the ' same 14 point victory margin they had in their game here at the RCHS gym. Junior Jamie Keys led all Rapp scorers with 18 points, senior forward Chris Fletcher and Junior Jeff Ritenour contributed 16 and 11 points respectively. The Junior Varsity also fell to the Page County JV again. This time the final score was 61- 48. Sophomore Greg Jackson led the Junior Varsity team with 16 points and Freshman John Letsen added nine points. Weather was the winner Wednesday night, Dec. 13 as all games and extracurricular events were canceled due to icy road conditions. The boys' basketball game at Luray, the girls' volleyball game here against Clarke County High School, and the wrestling match at Fauquier High School all fell victim to the weather. The next day saw all teams back at practice and by Friday, Dec. 15 everyone was back in action. On Friday, the Varsity and Junior Varsity basketball teams traveled to Clarke County to play the Eagles on their home court. It was not a good game for the Panthers. The Rappahannock squad fell behind early and could not get back in the game. The Clarke County team just continued to pull away. When the final horn sounded the Eagles had won 81-47. Sophomore Kerry Grigsby played a gritty game and led the Panthers with 16 points. Jamie Keys had 12 points and Jeff Ritenour added ten points. The Junior Varsity game went about the same way. When the game ended, the Clarke county JV was on top 62- 39. Greg Jackson had 11 points and Freshman David Letsen contributed eight. Both teams travel to Luray on Friday night, Dec. 22 for the makeup game with the Bulldogs. The JV game starts at 6 and Varsity follows immediately thereafter. Volleyball On Monday, Dec. 11 the Page Panthers came to the RCHS gym for a rematch with the Lady Panthers volleyball team. This time our girls were really on their game. The Varsity played extremely well getting 90 percent of their first serves to fall in. Although the games were This Week In Sports Photo courtesy of Jon Smythe WRESTLING: Junior Houston Haynes working his opponent on the way to a win. close, the Rappahannock girls won two straight 16-14 and 15-13 to take the match. After the game, Coach Stan Brooks Jr. said, "The girls were great tonight. They were focused, intense, and played really hard, solid team volleyball. Hopefully, we can build on this and go forward from here.” The Junior Varsity Lady Panthers were also successful as they won their match with the Page County JV two games to one. They won game one 15-11; lost game two 1614; and came back to win game three 15-8. This was their second winning performance this year. Following the weather canceled games on Wednesday, the girls were in action again on Friday, Dec. 15. The Lady Mountaineers from Madison County came here to play the Rappahannock team at our gym. The weather interruption had the same effect on the volleyball team as it did the basketball teams. The Lady Panthers never got in the match. The Madison team won two straight games, 15-2 and 15-6. It was not a good night as the Lady Panthers hurt themselves time and again by failing to get their serves in. Falling back to a 50 percent first serve rate, after serving at 90 percent against Page County High School on Monday night, prevented the Lady Panthers from getting any offense going. The Junior Varsity squad was stricken with the same problem and lost two straight games, 15-5 and 15-2. The Madison JV won the match without ever rally being challenged by the Rappahannock squad. After playing so well in their last two contests, it was a disappointing loss for the Lady Panthers. The Volleyball teams play at Stonewall Jackson High School on Monday, Dec. 18 before taking a long holiday break until their next contest on Jan. 5 against Bull Run District opponent, Manassas Park. The Varsity Lady Panthers will participate in a holiday tournament to be held at Madison County High School on Thursday, Dec. 28, Rappahannock’s First game that day is at 11:30 a.m. against Orange County High School's volleyball team. Wrestling The wrestling team under the direction <ff Head Coach, Jim Wells has been extremely active early in their season. On Saturday, Dec. 9 the JUNIOR PANTHERS PRACTICE: Head Coach Michael Leake instructs 8th grader Ethan Berry on what to do. wrestling team traveled to Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas and participated in a quad meet with teams from Brentsville High School, Brooke Point High School, and Stonewall Jackson. Twenty-one of the 32 man wrestling squad faced their first competition. Rappahannock’s wrestlers acquitted themselves well winning ten of 36 matches in their first meet against three experienced opponents. Wins were recorded by Max Haynes (103 lbs.), John Ferdetta (119 lbs.), Cody Rodriguez (125 lbs.), Gamer Smythe (140 lbs.), Chris Graves (160), Jeff Scroggins (189), Jeremy Graves (215 lbs.), and Jason Simeon (215 lbs.). Four of these victories were by pins. After the match, Coach Wells said, "Although we are inexperienced, our take downs looked good and we won 43 percent of the near falls. We were tentative at first, but loosened up as we realized that we were competitive with these teams. Several of our wrestlers were pinned when they were ahead in points but fell into situations they had not faced before." On Friday, Dec. 15 the wrestling team traveled to Randolph Macon Academy for their first dual-meet. The Panther grapplers beat the RMA B-Team 56-24. After Brian Robinsons' lead off win in the 103 pound weight class, the Rapp squad never looked back. Ace Gainer (112) and John Ferdetta (119) won by forfeit. Pinning their RMA opponents were Bren Miller (130) in one minute, and 20 seconds; Garner Smythe (140) in 5:32; Jake Crane (145) in 3:23; Houston Haynes (152) in 37 seconds; Steven Von Fange (171) in 2:46; and Jeff Scroggins (189) in 30 seconds. Stuart Hensley (135) won his match 15-1. The wrestling team is very excited at this point and hoping for some home crowd support for their two big home contests coming up this month t on Dec. 22 and 28: jj Other sports info The girls recreational basketball league games continue i to be played in the RCHS gym on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Indoor soccer for all grades continues in the gym every Saturday from 4-8 p.m. The holiday season will offer many unique and different athletic events in our high school gym to include two nights of Alumni Basketball games and the first ever RCHS hosted wrestling tournament. Check the holiday schedule for dates and times and consider coming to the contests. For questions on these and any other athletic activities related to the high school call the Athletic Director, Mr. Jon Smythe at 987-8575. Correction The girls Junior Varsity Volleyball team won their two games and the match against the . \ Brentsville JV team on Friday, Dec. 8. Last week's article "This week in sports" was incorrect when it stated that the JV squad lost two straight games and the match at Brentsville. Sallie Mac Cup Standings • Washington, d.c., as of 12/1/2000 nign scnooi Score Broadneck High School.92.78 Hylton High School.90.91 Centennial High School.90.57 Courtland High School.90.00 King George High School.90.00 Centreville High School.89.02 Orange County High School .87.50 Gar-Field High School.85.00 High School Score Thomas A. Edison High School.84.17 Bowie High School...83.89 Fredericksburg Christian School ....83.33 Bell High School.83.18 Woodberry Forest School..82.89 Eleanor Roosevelt School .81.77 Chopticon High School..80.00 Forestville High School.80.00 High School Score Loudoun Valley High School.80.00 Strasburg High School.80.00 Gwynn Park High School.79.65 Glenelg High School.78.13 Oakton High School ..77.76 Potomac Falls High School.75.95 Lake Braddocfc High School.75.37 High School Score Culpeper County High School.75.00 Fauquier High School..75.00 Luray High School.75.00 \brktown High School.75.00 Damascus High School.73.33 Dunbar Senior High School.72.73 Stafford High School.71.90 The sum of the interior angles of a polygon = 180(n-2) Great athletes can also be great students. Check out the latest Sallie Mae Cup standings In today’s paper. For Information call 1-877-731-0034 or visit salliemae.com \ -usaI SaflieMae Cup t *

-—Ikappafjannocfe JJetos— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) . Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews6timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunlty.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2000 Our View For unto you... went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that JL ^all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was that while they were there the days were accomplished that she would be delivered, and she brought forth her first born son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them and the Glory of Lord shone round them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, "Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. "For unto you is bom this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you, Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a * manger." Celebrate the real message of Christmas. nd it came to pass in those days that there And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now into Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us." And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that had heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. - Gospel according to St. Luke Rappahannock Today BiiMiiiiiWi s* .■'1.1 11 •■■'9.mvu.. . .. Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Fourteen Rappahannock County 4-H youth recently received the President's Youth Service Award recognizing youth serving * their community. These youth received this award for their 4-H involvement. The Salem Ruritan Club sponsored the award. The youth received a certificate signed by President Bill Clinton and a lapel pin. There was a wonderful program with keynote speaker John J. Davies III,giving a very inspirational message to the youth for their community involvement. Those' ^ Rappahannock County youth receiving this honor were left to right: Jeff Simeon, Jason Simeon, David Massie, Caroline Massie, Katie Giles, Andy Propst, Carly Day and Devin Day. Other recipients not pictured were Nathan Corbin, Ashley Corbin, Kori Alexander, Robin Oyster, Elaine Smith and Ruth Ann Oyster. ’; Letters Update/Opinion on Sprint As of this writing (Monday, Dec. 17), Sprint has still not withdrawn its BZA appeal, scheduled to be heard next Wednesday (Dec. 27). If the company is working on a revised application, as we have been told, why hasn’t it dropped its appeal on the earlier one? Apparently they want it both ways: Ask the community to believe they're making a good faith effort to accommodate to our zoning ordinances, while simultaneously preparing to challenge them in court. That's what this appeal is about, so far as I can tell. Sprint would like us to believe they are only requesting ordinary waivers, but that isn't the way their appeal reads. It's full of legal citations (and legalese that gives me a headache) in support of their claim that Sprint doesn't have to abide by our ordinances because of their special status. They say we re exceeding our authority to regulate the conditions under which they come Thanks to all I would like to take this time to thank my wife and family for sticking beside me and my decisions to coach at Rappahannock High School for seven years. I would also like to thank Mr. Raines, Mr. Tupper and Mrs. Biggs for their support while I was there. Last, but not least I would like to thank all the players for their support and respect that I gained while coaching. I would also like to thank the parents for their time and effort to get the kids to and from practice. It was my decision to leave. Luther Stanley Sperryville clumping into our scenic rural county. What's more, they're asking our Board of Zoning Appeals to agree-in other words to disagree with our ordinance! (BZA member Bob Weinberg made this point dramatically at the November meeting.) The status of companies under the Telecommunications Act of 1996 is a technical legal matter that has not been finally settled by the courts. But that Act gives companies NO right or privilege to undermine, overturn or overrun reasonable ordinances duly adopted by local governments-and recent court decisions have upheld local governments in similar cases. Is the company really prepared to argue in court that they should be exempt from requirements to set back their towers from property lines, inform the neighbors of their plans, or pay the cost of technical experts the county must hire to adequately evaluate their application? Are these unreasonable requirements? ' . I see no reasoryto thihk they "exceed the authority” of our democraticallyelected representatives and appointed officials. Frankly, Sprint is not playing a* strong hand here-and they've managed to irk some of my neighbors with their ' legal shenanigans. No, Sprint, I don't think this is the way to win over the neighbors and do business in this county. Please play it straight: Drop the appeal now. Get together an application you're ready to ' stand behind, and bring it to the community in an open public forum. We ll have’ that "dialogue You tell us what you propose and we’ll tell you what we think of it. Then, when you’re ready, present your application to the Planning Commission,' as you were scheduled to do last October If I know my neighbors, you'll have an attentive audience. Bayard Catron Sperry ville Remember the reason for the holiday season I am claiming the right of the freedom of the press in voicing the following opinion. The Christmas feeling of joy is missing, in the stores I see no cheer, lines of tired people, they buy - but look at them - really look at them! No joy, even kids have childish whining faces. What is missing? I ll tell you - no Christmas carols of Joy to the World, or any of the ones we heard as kids or as parents. Oh, there's one about a reindeer with a red nose, or a snow man or silver bells. The streets are lined with trim of green and lights, but no carols played, only in memory. < Wise up, I used to shop happy as a child because I bought things in joy. Business you say, happy people buy more. • • Whoever heard of giving a birthday , , party for someone and forgetting to invite the guest of honor, the one you ' gave the party for? Hey, it's Christmas! It's His birthday, if not then what are you celebrating? Santa Claus Day? Bah Hum Bug. Cindy Brunning Flint Hill Photo courtesy of Thamel Dodsor OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Christmas is a time for remembering and this photo will jog the memory ol several local residents, the FFA Class of 1954. Left to right, kneeling, Randolph Clater and Ashby Anderson; standing holding banner, first row, Jimmy Wayland, Bill Leake, Robert Leonard (teacher), Don Lipscomb, Henry Hudson and Harold Utz; second row, J.W. Brown, Clayburn Kuhn, John Pullen, Eddie Lillard, Thaniel Dodson, Billy Nicholson, Gavor Foster and Glenn Updike; third row, Tommy Wayland, Bobby Jenkins, Bobby Atkins, Ernest Clater, Sammy Foster, Jimmy Burke, Jimmy Yates, Robert Brady, Russell Sisk and Charles Dodson; fourth row, Kenny Clater, Eddie Anderson, Emerson Bennett, John Dodson, Marvin Burke, Tippy Jenkins, Larry Dodson and Dolan Romine; fifth row, Jimmy Clatterbuck, Gordon Graves and our local barber, John Euba ik. #iRistmas Blessings NL/ From the - ^ Staff & Writers of the Bappatjannocfe Jictos Arthur W. Arundel Publisher Peter W. Arundel Ann Brown Diana Hughes Gerald Ochs Wanda Snead John T. Toler Barbara C. Way land And Our Correspondents and Production Staff

Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus To the editor: I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O'Hanlon 115 W. 95 Street New York Virginia, your little friends afc-e wrong. ' They have been affected by t(ie skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except vjhat they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. Weinberg selected lawyer of the year The Bar Association of the District of' Columbia announced its Lawyer of the Year, Robert L. Weinberg, Esquire at its 129th annual banquet on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Embassy of France. A resident of Sperryville, Wpinberg has served as President of the Bar Association of D.C. in the 90 s and as President of the D.C. Bar in the 70's. He came from Yale Law School in 1960 to join the then small Washington law office of Edward Bennett Williams, a former recipient of this same award. For the next 35 years, until retirement, Weinberg practiced in Ed's Shop, litigating trials and appeals in federal criminal, civil, and administrative cases. In 1967 Weinberg had the privilege of joining with Ed Williams, Paul Connolly, Vince Fuller, Ray Bergan, David Webster, Jerry Collins and Tom Wadden, as the founding partners of Williams and Connolly, which soon became a leading national litigation firm. Weinberg followed Paul Connolly s well known dictum, that every lawyer should undertake at least one pro bono case a year; and Weinberg promoted this ideal during his, service over many years as Chair of the D.C. Circuit Judicial Conference Standing Committee on Pro Bono Matters. In 1996, Weinberg received the Servant of Justice Award, which is presented by the Legal Aid Society for lifelong ptt) bono service. ' Weinberg won appellate rulings substituting life sentences for the death penalty. 0e represented the BADC at tiie ABA President's emergenqy conference convened this October to call for an immediate moratorium on capital punishment in the U.S. He Qas also worked as a D C. delSjate to the ABA House of elegates, Weinberg authored and secured adoption as ABA policy of proposals to ban "soft money" in federal elections, 4nd to support the right of B.C. citizens to elect a voting ftepresentative in Congress. Weinberg wrote the ABA ami<Jus curiae brief which recently, and unavailingly, urged the Supreme Court to declare that deprivation of this right is a violation of equal protection guarantees. • Last month, Weinberg received the votes of 1.2 milCon Virginians, but not quite Enough, when he ran as a Democratic nominee for Presidential Elector, in a year which the Elector s job just might prove unusually challenging. * Weinberg finds "retirement" a misnomer; he currently serve as an adjunct professor at GWU Law School, a visiting lecturer at U.Va. Law School, Vice President of the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists' Americana Section, and president of the BADC Foundation. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as cer tainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginians. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, {yPlfof&fr tyk Home ‘S may yours oe filled with joy & peace. <F&2LEU Sperryville • 540-987-9733 UCLI Hot Lunches Every Day ~ Open Daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wishing All Who Call LQCl 'lAPP Holiday s AND A Joyous New Year 3 Rappahannocl^County Democractic Committee Laurel Mills Store "God's blessing on you all through the holiday season and throughout the New Year." 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Box 1715 • 1200 Sunset Ln, Ste 2320 • Culpeper 22701 Get the Book. but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they're not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that certain beauty and glory R.H. Ballard Fine Art & Rugs ORIGINAL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ART ORIENTAL RUGS TAKE ART & RUGS HOME ON APPROVAL We buy, sell, trade, clean, appraise and repair handmade rugs. 307 Main St., P.O. 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Tribute to Lottie Aylor on her 90th birthday The Hopewell Baptist Church family paid tribute to Mother Lottie Aylor on Sunday, Dec. 3 as she celebrated her 90th birthday. A poem entitled "A Tribute to Lottie Matthews-Aylor" was From our family to yours, please have a safe and happy holiday season! HELPING^YOL^wju^atju^e^f^es^ * AUTO • HOME • LIFE FARM BUREAU VIRGINIA VnxiniH Fann Bureau Mutual Inst mince Co. Virginia hum Bureau Town and Country Insur.mce Co. Virginia Farni Bureau Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. St&xhem Farm Bureau Ufe Insurance Q>. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY FARM BUREAU Pat, Jo and Nikki 11929 Lee Highway Sperryville, VA 22740 987-8225 read: We have gathered here today, To honor a true image of God, One who walks closely with Him, Like two peas in a pod. Were here to honor a remarkable woman, Who has been a loving wife, mother and aunt, To a most blessed family; For what more could we want. She has been the kind of Mother That has been pleasing to the Master, Raising her children in such a way That will carry them into the hereafter. "Train up a child in the way he should go, And from it he will not depart"; This, she has deeply Season's best to each and everyone. It is always a pleasure to serve you. Rappahannock Farmers Co-op Sperryville, Virginia • 540-987-8555 We will be closed Christmas Day and Neiu Year's Day. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquincentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation on hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage bestowed From the bottom of her heart. And as she travels to and fro, Spreading the multitude of God's word; Her voice is like the sweet song of the colorful humming bird. From the Institutions of the ill, To behind the dangerous prison walls; From the lonely rooms of nursing homes, To the lively entertainment halls. She gives to the children she meets Encouraging words of wise teaching, A lollipop or a piece of money, For being such angels during the morning preaching. She is always willing to share, Never short of giving her best. "Love thy neighbor as thyself', Is her most diligent request. The power of her prayers, Have touched the broken hearts of many, Uplifting their wounded spirits, And giving them courage of plenty. She prays for the lonely And for the sick and shutin; Those that have fallen short, And those living in sin. She prays for the hungry, the homeless, The poor and the needy; The selfish, the sinful, The rich and the greedy. Church members, officers, The deacons and the preachers; The president, politicians, Our schools and their teachers. Problems of the youth, Parents will always have to face; She prays for her own, And the taking of their rightful place. What a wonderful gift of love, God has given to us; So today we give back To someone we love and am mm Coming your way with thanks and good wishes on the road ahead. Best wishes! Vi mOAi G Grocery 673-3252 A © Lottie Aylor trust. ! For He has given to us, ; So many wonderful things,But you are life's most' treasured gift, And the joy that it brings. So today we thank God for; you; The goodness that you do. I For your kind heart and! sincere prayers; ;; Friends like you are but 9 few. From the hearts of your loving children, Family members and; friends, .; We wish you a life of hap*! piness, Much joy and a peaceful; heart within. * And when you have walked these aisles for the last timer"Prayed your last prayer and sang your last song, A reward you will find in Heaven; A crown you will have won. A gift from your Savior, For a job well done; There to meet King Jesus And shake "hands with the Son. So, as you continue to go about, Doing that special thing you do, Remember God loves you, And only He can bring you through. And so on this very special evening; Just a few more words to say. "We love you much, abundantly, and happy 90th birthday. did you know... 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 December 20, 2000 Citizen of the Week Lt. Randy Shifflett Family: Wife, Liz, married for 17 years, one son, Justin, age 13, an eighth grader at Culpeper Middle School. Occupation: Deputy Sheriff, Chief Jailer, Rank of Lieutenant Hbmetown: Bom and raised in Culpeper Education: Graduated from Culpeper High School and also several Law Enforcement and Narcotic Schools Community: Member of the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, held several offices and served in various capacities for the company over the years. Church: Member of Lael Baptist Church in Lignum interests: Fishing, hunting, volunteer fireman Most Interesting travel .inexperience: "Narcotics Task Force Conference in Gatlinburg, Tenn., meeting agents from all over the country and sharing information." Hardest/most important Job: "Hardest job was coming out of investigation to a desk job and the most important: caring for the needs of my employees." Accomplishments: "For 26 years I have been involved with the volunteer fire departments serving between Brandy Station and Salem. I have 14 years in Law Enforcement which has covered dispatching, jailer, court bailiff, road deputy, investigator and now Jail Administrator. I was a Deputy Sheriff in Culpeper Qounty for 13 years and for four of those years I was involved in the Blue Ridge Narcotics Task Force," said Lt. Shifflett. He was also an instructor under D.E.A. Narcotic Investigation and a field training officer. Lt. Shifflett was hired by the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office in June 2000 and looks forward to the challenges that each new day holds. In Brief Adopt a pet Rappahannock Animal Welfare League (RAWL) invites the community to visit the shelter and Consider adopting a pet. RAWL is currently looking for people to help with Feline Rescue. Cats cannot be housed at the Shelter so foster homes are needed until permanent homes can be found for the county's stray cats. The shelter is located at the Landfill on Route 639 off US 211 in Amissville, and is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day except Wednesday and Sunday. The shelter can be reached by calling 937-3283 or 937-3336; web site is: www.rappahannockanimals.org or e-mail: rawlpets@aol.com. If you wish to donate to RAWL, the address is P.O. Box 428, Washington, Va. 22747. By Wayne F. Baldwin Rappahannock News Writer Time is all too often a harsh element on humanity, not to mention those things this same humanity struggles to build and leave as a memorial to future posterity. And speaking of time...as it passes, memories fade, icons crumble and if we've left an impression here or there for awhile it will be remembered, perhaps. Failing to remember myself that our time is swift and limited. Having written a much more detailed piece on this subject the extent of it could not be printed in our Rappahannock News due to lack of space. Therefore, I've shortened the text and hope I can by its brevity relate as complete a record as possible. Anyone interested in the longer version may contact me. The title speaks for itself, but who was Fanny Wiggington? Fanny Jackson was a native born Rappahannockian. Born sometime between the years 1834 and 1855, the later I suggest to be most accurate as it comes from official "courthouse" records. Fanny was a slave! Owned, I was told, originally by the Thornton family, being sold five times and ending up with her last owner in Richmond shortly before the Union forces took that city during the Civil War. Making her way back to Rappahannock she lead a life of servitude, although free so far as the law went. Freedom without rights and equality is no more than slavery in disguise. In those days the extend of ones freedom depended on who was in charge it seems, and not to mention that there should be a relationship of any degree. There were many relationships between the whites and blacks. On Jan. 26, 1875 she married her first husband, Samuel Wiggington. Sam had been previously married and had five children by his first wife who died giving birth to the fifth. In 1880, Samuel Wiggington purchased from Charles and Columbia Woodard a two and one fourth acre lot with a small house on it, down on the F.% Grade Road. Soon after Sam Wiggington was found dead, either by accident or murder. Sam and Fanny had two children of their own, James and Henry. Henry left and went to Rhode Island and was never heard from again. James R. Wiggington married in 1913, Carrie Butler. Fanny Wiggington continued her life at her little home. Known far and near as one of the best mid-wives in the county. Delivering many of the F.T. and Hazel Mountain children. She also took in folks who would otherwise had no place to live. She always had food for the wayfaring stranger or sojourner. She nursed the sick no matter the hour or weather, and dabbled in the selling of "ardent spirits", known as some of the best around. In 1912, when she was 50, Fanny married the second time to Henry Berry, whom Fanny called, "Black Berry" because he was so dark. Henry had three children by his former marriage and one of the children was raised by and made his ' home with Fanny until her death. Fanny seams to have kept the surname Wiggington even though she married again. Always known as Aunt Fanny. Her grandson, Thomas S. "Cooter" Wiggington, whom I interviewed for this story back in November 1999, remembered his grandmother as being a mean woman. So does Mrs. Lottie Aylor....but this was after the toll of time on an aged woman. Researching the records at Rappahannock Clerk's Office I find not only Fanny's parents, John and Photo courtesy of Wayne F. Baldwin HOMEPLACE: The Wiggington house located on Route 231, F.T. Valley Road taken in 1999. ■ Margaret Butler Jackson, but all of her grandparents; Benjamin and Elizabeth Jackson and Harry and Susanna Moore Butler. The last two of whom were found as "married" in 1823. By his industry and labors, James R. Wiggington acquired about one hundred acres, passing it onto the next generation. Here "Cooter" Wiggington brought his wife, Edith Glasker, and here they raised their family of seven children. Here also in the comer of a field is the family cemetery. One of those silent memorials to this little family who lived, struggled, made their impressions, then passed on into obscurity. Aunt Fanny died in 1940, reportedly at 106 years of age. Yet, a plain uninscribed fieldstone marks her resting place. The Hazel Mountain standing vigilant, the broom sedge now and then waving, as if saying look here, and the honeysuckle ever creeping its way to hide yet another piece of our history. . v The friendly Chickadee By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer This small and perky bird is a familiar and welcome visitor to our backyard feeders and gardens. There are seven species in North America but the Black-capped Chickadee (Parus atricapillus) and the Carolina Chickadee (Parus carolinensis) are the two species we see frequently in our county- tyThe Black-capped Chickadee lives in all northern and most middle states. Its black cap and bib, and white cheeks identify it, as does its "chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call. The Carolina Chickadee, which looks almost the same, lives in the southeast quarter of the U.S. and has a slightly higher, faster version of the call. Chickadees are usually seen in pairs or small groups. When the young birds leave their nest in late summer, chickadees will form small flocks, often as many as a dozen birds. They will roost and forage together until spring. They eat insects, seeds and berries. These active and entertaining little birds can be seen hanging upside down from twigs or at your feeder. Pine seeds are an important natural food along with the seeds and nuts of hemlock, birch, pine, walnut, ragweed and sunflower. Chickadees, as well as many other birds, frequent our feeders at this time of year. Finding food in the winter is often tough for our feathered friends. In order for a chickadee to survive a typical winter, and some don't, a chickadee needs to feed constantly. Due to the shortened days during winter months chickadees are only able to put on enough reserve fat each day to last around 16 hours. Any more fat than that and they would be too fat to fly. As night approaches, each bird finds a small hole in a tree, a building, or even birdhouses left up year-round. The bird then settles down for the night. During the night, the chickadee shivers to keep warm and by morning the chickadee's energy reserves are low and it needs to get out and eat to build up fat reserves, regardless of weather, in order to survive the next night. Fortunately for the Chickadee, the small flocks they form in the spring provide several advantages at this time of year. Hunting food in a group increases their chances for success and also helps as a predator defense system. More eyes can look for and warn the group of approaching danger. Most birds, especially the Chickadees, will favor black-oiled sunflower seed presented at your bird feeder. They will typically take one seed from the feeder, fly away and perch nearby to eat it. Chickadees will visit your feeder one at a time, while other chickadees wait nearby for their turn. They also enjoy peanut kernels, hulled sunflower seeds and peanut butter mixes. Crunchy peanut butter can be smeared on the bark of trees in your yard. Chickadees are in constant motion and will appreciate lots of high-energy food, offering plenty of suet will make your yard a favorite for the little birds. 41 Chickadees can be trained to actually eat from your hand. This ^ isn't easily accomplished and^jjj requires lots of patience. You will need at least a week or more to do this, lb get started, go to a distance of about 20 feet from your birdfeeder. You can sit down on a chair if you wish. After about 30 minutes, if you remain still, the chickadees will start returning to your feeder. Wait until they have been accustomed to your presence before moving up a couple of feet. Once you get within five or 10 feet of your feeder, wait standing up for the chickadees to begin feeding again. When you reach a distance close enough to touch the feeder, you should have sunflower seeds in your outstretched hand. This must be done over the span of several days. Once they get comfortable to having your hand near the feeder, stop for the day. The next day do the same thing, after the chickadees have been feeding for a while close a... off the feeder somehow so that they cannot get at the seeds. Their only alternative will be to feed from your hand, which they will do if they are hungry enough. This is a very rough guide to hand feeding chickadees but if this interests you I am sure there are books on this subject at our local library. I would like to dedicate this article to the memory of Mr. John Trott, a good friend of mine and to all that knew him. The chickadee was one of Mr. Trott's favorite birds.

Church jfe Activities ' ; Christmas Eve at Sperryville Methodist A Christmas Eve service will be held at the Sperryville Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Cantata at Reynolds The adult choir of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville will present a Christmas cantata, "Mary Did You Know" on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Candlelight service will be held at Reynolds at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All are welcome. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Peyitecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Sunday: Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Neio Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the Viewtown Store with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. A mid-week service is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 937-4929. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. V. DeLong Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. _ Mission Groups 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Confessions: Sunday: Sunday: Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 24 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. FT Baptist Pastor: Randy Maki Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer & Carol Singing 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. Christmas Coffee Hour 10:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist 11 p.m.. Monday, Dec. 25: Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. j Christmas play at Washington Baptist The youth of Washington Baptist Church will present a Christmas play on Sunday morning at the 10 o'clock service followed by regular worship at 11. A special evening Christmas Eve service with communion will be held at 7. All are invited. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. New Year's Eve service set On Sunday, Dec. 31 the Woodville Baptist Church will be having a covered dish dinner beginning at 8 p.m. Following the dinner, Collis Fincham and his Bluegrass Gospel Band will bring in the New Year. Everyone is invited to come and fellowship. For additi^^il information call 987-8845 or 987-8066. 1 Remembering ”Mr. Kitty” and the mail service:' The holidays are fast approaching and the volume of mail is increasing, everyone is sending "special" wishes for the holidays. As I think back, I remember our first mail carrier and what a job he had. We lived in what is now the Shenandoah National Park and the mail was delivered daily on horseback. You did not need to go to the Post Office to buy stamps or have a package weighed. We left the money in the mail box and the mail carrier would weigh your package, put the stamps on your letter, and return the extra money the next day. As many of you remember, our mail carrier was Mr. Kitty Brown who lived in Sperryville with his wife Susie and their daughter. He had two horses and he would ride them every other day, this gave each a rest day. He rode up Piney Run crossing over to Hull School and then down Thornton Hollow and back to Sperryville. There were not many bridges at this time, only fords. These were low banks on either side of the creek that could be crossed with a car or a buggy. There was a foot bridge for* those who were walking to cross. When the water was high this would scare a horse, so Mr. Kitty needed someone to hold his horse as he crossed the foot bridge, then they would send his horse across while he caught it on the other side and continued on with his deliveries. The stables where Mr. Kitty kept his horses were on his brother's place, which is now Bryant Road. He carried a leather satchel across his shoulder for the mail, and he had a cloth bag for the packages that was put across the horses back. Mr. Kitty's real name was George W. Brown, but every one called him "Kitty". I never knew where the nickname came from until last week. Sperryville had a good Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser HE DELIVERED: Mr. Kitty Brown, mail carrier in Sperryville, delivered mail regardless of weather conditions, first oh horseback while the people lived in the Park and then for years in Old Hollow and Jenkins Hollow. baseball team called the Sperryville Blues. Mr. Kitty was the best short stop and never let a ball get by him. Someone said he was as quick as a cat. Therefore the nickname "Kitty" stayed with him. Most people never knew his real name. When cars became more plentiful Mr. Kitty bought two Model A s. One for Sunday and the other for delivering the mail. You always knew when the mail coming because it sounded as though his car was falling apart with its rattles and noise. He wore a coat the year round. His theory was, what keeps the heat in during the winter will keep the heat out in the summer. I nev6r fell for his theory, but then I never tried it either. The first Post Office that I can find out about in Sperryville was run by Mr. John Powell Jenkins in a store owned by Mr. Carrol Menefee. It was on the left once you cross the bridge from US 211, across from Appetite Repair. Mr. James Atkins later had a store there and it was torn down in the early 50's. The Post Office was moved to Schwartz's Store, now the Corner Store. There were two small rooms and it was operated by Mrs. Edna Johnson and Mrs. Lula Sealock. Then it was moved between US 211 and the Old Hotel. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Sealock continued there until the new one was built in the present location. It has been a long way from the horse and Model A s to the present. The postage has increased, and will continue to increase with a one cent addition on Jan. 7. You always remember the kind people who pass your way and leave a pleasant memory. Regardless of the weather Mr. Kitty always saw that the mail was delivered. The Sperryville United Methodist Church invites everyone to attend the Christmas Eve candlelight service at 8 p.m. Mrs. Elmer Atkins’ broth; er, Mr. Gary Gilkey has ndt been well and would like to hear from his Rappahannock friends. His address is Gary Gilkey, 1418 N. Drew Street, Appleton, Wis. 54911. The Fellowship Assembly of God had their Christmas program Sunday night. The play, "Grandma I Love You" was written by Bethany Conners in memory of Mrs. Frances C. Conners. We were glad to see Mrs. Florene Estes in attendance. May you continue to improve. I would like to send Season's Greetings from my house to all of you. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Amissville Community Baskets will be delivered Merry Christmas to all! I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday and that Santa brings you everything that you asked for. On Thursday, Dec. 21 the Amissville Community Baskets will be delivered. Flowers and fruit baskets will also be delivered that day as well. If you can help deliver, please be at the Methodist Church at 11 a.m. The Ruritans, Amissville Baptist Church, Bethel Baptist Church, Amissville United Methodist Women and the Methodist Church will all be represented and any help will be greatly appreciated. The Amissville Firehouse is really looking good! The new brick really makes a difference. The lights at Larry and Donna Oliver s house are really pretty this year. Also, Bill Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 and Denise Settle's house is really attractive. The lights in Wildwood and Quail Ridge are also beautiful. There will be no evening service on Christmas Eve at the Amissville Baptist Church. There will be a Christmas Eve service at the Amissville Methodist Church at 7 p.m. and communion will bd served. For more information contact Pastor K at 937-4397. Have a great week! And enjoy the holiday! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. 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Tally Ho 4-H Club holds Christmas party '• By Nicole Brown ►' and Kim Nelson *» Rappahannock News Writers On Dec. 6 the Tally Ho 4-H Club got together for their Christmas party. Gifts were wrapped for a family the club had adopted for Christmas. Everyone had a lot of fun. | At the November meeting we had a driving lesson at Weather Field Farm, located dn US 211 in Amissville. We had driving lessons from Gunilla Combs. The members were driving an easy entry oart with a pony named Qvinta. r First, the children learned about the tack and the equipment the pony wears. Next, they were shown how the cart ^constructed and how to hook ilp the pony. Safety was one of tjie main topics. *\ Each member then had a turn handling the reins under tjle guidance of Gunilla Gjimbs. They each took a turn driving under a pretend bridge that was set up in the training ring. , A few comments from the children on what they liked most about driving the carts: Daniel said "Getting in the cart," Jessica, Andrew and Allison, "It was fun all around," Jenny, Nikki, Photo courtesy of Gunilla Combs PARTY TIME: Members of the Tally Ho 4-H Club at their Christmas party, back row: Eileen Kelly, Sharon Kelly, Jessica Colley, Jessica Sims, Nicole Brown, Katie Nelson, Daniel Perez and Katherine Combs. Front row: Kim Nelson, Cara Corbin, Allison Kelly, Jenny Kelly, Annelise Riedel and Lisa Combs. Club members Steven Nelson and Carly Cairnes attended the party but are not pictured. Steven, and Cara, "Driving the cart," Annelise and Lisa "Riding in the cart," Katie, "Trotting the cart," and Katherine "Learning the different parts of the equipment." We would again like to thank Gunilla Combs and her pony Qvinta. Rappahannock County 4-Her’s recognized By Hazel Zinn-Day 4-H Program Support Technician, Senior Rappahannock County 4-H recently held their annual 4-H Achievement Night program, recognizing 4-Her's who have achieved certain goals. Many 4-Her's received project pins for completion of 4-H projects this year. For additional years in 4-H, project members received a metal plaque with medallions representing the 4-H project that was completed. 4-Her's being recognized in 4-H project areas were: 4-H Dairy Goat Project: Ben Rupchis, Adam Rhein, Austen Rhein, Devin Day, and Carly Day. 4-H Wood Science: Elizabeth Welch, Katherine Crawford, Matthew Swain, Devin Day, and Carly Day. 4-H Livestock Project-Beef: Katie Updike and David Massie; Lamb: Katie Updike, David Massie, David Miller, Brittany Thorpe, Ella Miller, and Amanda Miller; Swine: Caroline Massie, Samantha Falls, David Massie, Kevin Riedel, Adam Rhein, and Austen Rhein. 4-H Dog Project: Devin Day and Carly Day. 4-H Rabbit Project: Anne-Ashleigh Lamma, Devin Day, and Carly Day. 4-H Small Animal Project: Brittany Thorpe, Brooke Thorpe, Carly Day, Devin Day, Tommy Pendleton, and Ben Pendleton. 4-H Entomology Project: Alexander Neill-Dore, Justin Burger, Jesse Palmer, and Devin Day. 4-H Health Project and 4-H Foods and Nutrition Project: Anne-Ashleigh Lamma. We are very proud of these 4-H members' accomplishments. Many 4-H club members also received perfect attendance ribbons this year, and 4-H Adult Volunteer Leaders were awarded pins and personalized framed photograph collages for their service to the 4-H program in Rappahannock County. First year leaders recognized were: Roger Andrews, Hazel Gray, and Vickie Miller. Second year leaders were: Debbie Massie and Guy Thorpe. Third year leaders: Becky Thorpe, Shannon Swain, Elizabeth Johns, Lisa Reid, and Kim Nelson. Fourth year: Evelyn Oyster, Dr. Brooke Miller, Sue Garvin, and Sally Havstad. Fifth year: Dr. Joe Garvin and sixth year: Bill Welch. Seventh year: Kevin Day, Carolyn Emerick, Candy Lamma, Charlotte Nichols, and Lisa Pendleton. Eight year: Jim Massie, 15 years: Jennifer Gray and Toni Updike, 16 years: Cheryl Taylor, and 20 years: Randall Updike. Mr. Updike received a diamond studded 4-H Clover for his 20 years of volunteer service to the 4-H program. The Rappahannock County 4-H program could not be as successful as it is if it weren't for these wonderful volunteer leaders who touch the youth of our county in an educational and caring way every month of the year. Flint Hill residents entertain, celebrate The Flint Hill United Methodist women met on Monday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Barbara Jenkins. Miss Elizabeth Welch had a piano recital at the Washington Baptist Church op Sunday, Dec. 10 under the direction of Leslie Nichols. Elizabeth was among 16 in the recital. The Flint Hill Baptist Church held a Christmas caroling program at the church tin Sunday, Dec. 10 and was well attended. Bill and Joanne Welch were among those joining in a Christmas celebration on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Flint {fill Baptist Church. Mrs. Mabel Lillard had a family Christmas dinner at her home on Sunday. Among those present were Christine Arnold and family, Mr. and It’s a girl! ’ Julie Music of Sperryville fcs proud to announce the birth of her second granddaughter, Rachel Elizabeth Kilby at XNOVA Fairfax Hospital on Nov. 30. Rachel weighed eight pounds and six ounces. Her parents are Mary and Roger of Bristow. She also has h sister Heather Ashley Kilby. ;; The following marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock Clerk's jOffice on Gay Street in .Washington. • • Johnny Ray Pullen Jr., •Washington and Mary Amanda Walter, Washington, v Edward Allen Stetson, Castleton and Carol Maureen Williams, Castleton. : Marriage Licenses Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Mrs. Tony Green, Debra and Clark Moats and family, Jimmy Lillard, Jean Lillard, and Tommy and Linda Lillard. Elizabeth Welch joined her friend Vivian Hackney and her parents, Donn and Melody Hackney on Sunday. Mrs. Mary G. Edmonds had an accident at her home in Huntly and we are happy to report that she is doing better. We wish her a quick recovery. On Saturday Elizabeth Welch and her mom, Joanne Welch spent the afternoon shopping. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays. Attend the church of your choice on Sunday. Happy Holidays From the Rappahannock News Staff Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Services Since 1975 Upcoming Events Winter Solstice at Hearthstone Hearthstone School is hosting a Winter Solstice drumming and bonfire on Dec. 21 at dusk at the school. Please bring your own drums, blankets, and a yule log to add to the bonfire. For more information e-mail activities@hearthstoneschool.org or contact Celia Harwood at 987-9601 or Jane Mullan at 987-8975 with questions. ^ Winter Band Concert set The Rappahannock Elementary, Middle and High School bands will present their winter concert at the High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 (earlier performance canceled due to weather). Special guest group, The Fredericksburg Renaissance Brass will open up the concert and will later accompany the Rappahannock Wind Ensemble with special selections. Everyone is invited to this free premier musical event. Holiday extravaganza The Middle Street Gallery is now exhibiting their 2000 holiday show. The exhibit focuses on the art of gift giving. You will find a wide variety of art and craft objects in all price ranges. Now is the best time to find affordable one-of-a-kind pieces of fine art. The show runs through the month of December. Saturday at Blue Moon Tom Principato will be performing at Blue Moon Cafe, just west of Sperryville on Saturday, Dec. 23. A Northern Virginia native, Principato plays a guitar-centric blend of blues, jazz and roots rock 'n roll. He's at his best on guitar instrumentals that display his distinctive six-string vocabulary and phraseology. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the Saturday performance. Softball Clinics to begin in January j All Rappahannock County girls in sixth through 12th grade ; who are interested in becoming fast pitch softball pitchers or • catchers are invited to attend open clinic starting in January. Eight clinics will be held at the high school gym on Sundays J beginning Jan. 7 at 12:30 p.m. ■ There will be no cost for the instruction. Attendees should l come dressed to play in the gym with tennis shoes and their ball ! gloves. For more details, call the high school Athletic Director Jon I Smythe at 987-8575. ' ; Band Boosters to meet ; The Rappahannock County Band Boosters will meet on > Thursday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at the High School Band Room. Everyone is encouraged to attend. There will be a discussion of | the upcoming New York trip for the high school. Effective with this meeting, the Band Boosters will begin to meet on the first Thursday of each month. Registration underway Old Dominion University’s Distance Learning program begins their Spring Semester at Lord Fairfax Community College on Jan. 6. Registrations are currently being taken for spring classes. Courses are offered in Education and “feacher Recertification, Business, Counseling and Engineering. Rwmore information call 351-1572. Bloodmobile coming Start the New Year off by coming to the Washington Fire Hall on Jan. 4 between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. to donate blood to the American Red Cross. During the holidays, the Red Cross faces critical shortages of blood. This would be an excellent chance for Rappahannock County residents to give the gift of life to those in need. The Bloodmobile is sponsored by the Family and Community Educators. Women's Community Bible Study set A Women's Community Bible Study meeting at the Amissville United Methodist Church will begin meeting weekly on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 9:30 a m. The study will be on Luke, using the Kay Arthur Study series. Nursery is provided. All women are welcome. For more information call K Adams at 937-4397. Trout Unlimited to offer classes The Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, is offering fly tying lessons at Warren County Middle School beginning Jan. 17 and continuing for six additional Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no charge for the classes but all participants must either become members of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited or make an equivalent donation to the conservation and education programs of the Chapter. The Chapter would prefer that class participants become active members. Membership for one year in Trout Unlimited and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter is $35 for a family, $30 for an adult, $15 for a senior adult (age 62+) and $15 for a full time student. Class members will need to furnish their own fly tying tools; tool selection will be discussed at the first class on Jan. 17. These tools will be needed for the class on Jan. 24. A few used, but perfectly serviceable, tool kits that contain all needed tools and some materials and hooks, will be available at greatly reduced cost or for use during classes. Call Bud Brune at 675-3183 for registration no later than Jan. 9 or for more information. Native Plant Society plans ivalk The Virginia Native Plant Society, Piedmont Chapter, is inviting residents of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area to a winter nature walk on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m. The nature walk will be at Wildcat Mountain, which is located near Warrenton. Wildcat Mountain is a registered Nature Conservancy site and unique in its natural vegetation. "We will be observing trees, shrubs and birds, all in their winter garb," said an organizer. There is no charge for the walk and light refreshments will be served. For details and directions call Bruce Jones at 675-3152. Rehearsals to begin The Front Royal Oratorio Society will begin rehearsals for the winter/spring season on Monday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Singers (all voice parts) are invited to join. No auditions required. Music Director George Amos has announced that the Society's first concerts of the new millennium, to be given in late April, will be a retrospective of great choral works of the masters, including J.S. Bach, George F. Handel, Joseph Haydn, W.A. Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn and Others from the Renaissance through the 20th century. For more information call 662^16.

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He sing well, tQO, but what you'll remember when you walk away from'a Principato show is the man's passion for the guitar. Principato has been around awhile and shows a whole bunch of influences, ranging form Stevie Ray to Danny Gatton to Eric Johnson. The really nice thing about the playing, though, is he never lets those influences get in the way of his own style. His own identity always shines through. Birthday wishes to Kamry Peyton* Saturday afternoon Kamry Peyton was honored with a party at the skating ring in Culpeper by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Peyton in observance of her eighth birthday. Several friends and other family members were in attendance. We extend belated wishes to Kamry. Our prayers go out to the family of John Mason (Johnny) Sherman who passed away at Evergreen Nursing Home in Winchester, last Wednesday. 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Brendan Greenaway was chosen for the week to appear "In The Academic Spotlight." * We extend condolences to Mrs. Jennie Fewell and family, a former substitute at Rappahannock High School, upon the loss of her father, Mr. Edward Dempsey who passed away last Friday at University of Virginia Hospital. We welcome home many college students for the holidays, after completing another semester at their respected colleges. Christmas season is upon us and in all the hustle and bustle, don't forget to take time to dwell on the real meaning of Christmas and our Saviour, whose birth we celebrate and give to all a greater life for all who accept. As this year of 2000 draws to a close, this writer gives thanks to each of you who have contributed to this column, may one and all have a glorious holiday season and we look forward to "chatting1' with you in the new year. ^UflOlLCjflt& by Randy Minter SWEET SORROW Grieving encompasses a range of strong emotions that grip survivors in the wake of the loss' of a family member or friend. The process may be likened somewhat to being cast adrift on a' storm-tossed sea. There is the feeling of isolation, as well as the suspicion that nature has unleashed forces that challenge our very existence. In. time, however, the storm passes; and the sea, again, becomestranquil. With the worst behind us, we are free to quietly recount our remembrances. It is then that we may be gripped; with sorrow. This quiet emotion was once described by Dorothy* Parker: “Sorrow is tranquilityremembered in emotion”. These words are as gentle as the feeling they describe. 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Maggie Atkins Born in county Maggie Dessa Atkins, 98, of Linden died Monday, Dec. 11 at the Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Atkins was born in Rappahannock County on June 22, 1902, a daughter of the late Jake and Treva Clayter Atkins. She married John Ather Atkins, who predeceased her on Oct. 17, 1966. Mrs. Atkins was a member of the Beech Spring Baptist Church of Sperryville. She was a lifelong homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Pauline Atkins of Linden and Shirley Kirby of Front Royal; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. - Also surviving are two brothers, Roy Atkins and Joseph Atkins, both of Sperryville; two sisters, Mary Anna Jenkins of Washington and Lois Dodson of Front Royal. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Dec. 15 at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Hoover Heflin and Rev. Jerry Young. Interment followed in the Atkins Family Cemetery at Linden. Pallbearers were Robert ^tkins, David Kenney, Lindy Atkins, Ricky Atkins, Donnie Atkins and John Atkins. , Honorary pallbearers were f^oy Wyant, Jackie Andrews, Guy Clatterbuck Jr. and Woodrow Atkins, Nelson Cave Tree surgeon Nelson Ray Cave, 70, of Stanley died on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Stanley. He was born on Jan. 20, 1930 in Page County and was a son of the late Elza Alfred and Lula Belle Breeden Cave. Mr. Cave was a tree surgeon for N.G. Gilbert Corp. He is survived by a sister, ■Effie Mae Ryder of Stanley and three brothers, Charles Roy Cave and William Edward Cave, both of Stanley and Glenn Leo Cave of Sperryville. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Dec. 10 at Bradley Funeral Home by Pastor John K. Burke. Burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery in Stanley. Johnny Sherman Carpenter John Mason "Johnny" Sherman, 67, of Front Royal •died Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Winchester. Mr. Sherman was bom in Rappahannock County on ;Sept. 6, 1933 to the late Otho ISherman and Marie Kinsey ^Atkins. • Mr. Sherman was a mem ber of the Front Royal Moose Lodge 829 and Front Royal Elks Lodge. He was a retired carpenter. He is survived by two brothers. Dickie Atkins and Donald Atkins, both of Culpeper and two sisters, Betty Allman of Nixa, Mo. and Mary Alice Hoffman of Culpeper. He is also survived by his long time companion, Helen Weatherholt of Front Royal. Graveside services were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Robert J. Donnelly officiating. Found & Sons Funeral Home of Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Ray Pennington II Technologist Ray Milton Pennington II, 74, a World War II veteran and radiology technologist whose career spanned five decades, died on Dec. 10 of complications from pneumo-, nia. Mr. Pennington enlisted in the Army immediately upon graduation from high school and was a machine gunner in the 76th Infantry Division of the 3rd Army. Commanded by General George Patton Jr., the 3rd Army moved rapidly through Europe and was responsible for the capture of approximately 1.2 million German soldiers. Mr. Pennington received Battle Stars for campaigns in Germany and Czechoslovakia and was an expert marksman. After the war, he attended Concord College in Athens, W.Va. and then attended school to become a radiology technologist. While in school, he met and married Bettie Ann Wine of Front Royal. He became Chief X-Ray Technician at Ann Arundel Hospital in Annapolis, Md. from 1952-57. In 1958 he moved to Warrenton to become Chief X-Ray technician at Fauquier Hospital. He retired from Fauquier Hospital earlier this year. He is believed to be the only technologist in the country who worked in the field for 50 years. In addition to his wife, Bettie Ann Pennington of 49 years, survivors include his children, Bonnie Williams of Flint Hill, Ray Pennington III and John Pennington, both of Warrenton, Edward Pennington of Amissville and Mark Pennington of Orlean and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Orlean Baptist Church by Rev. Randy West. Interment was in Orlean Cemetery. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Edward Dempsey Sr. Retired engineer Edward L. Dempsey Sr., 74, of Elkwood died Friday, CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Our special thanks to the patrons we sene for putting their trust in us. We wish for everyone a Merry Christmas. C. Warren & Louise S. Turner, Oumers & Staff Bryan E. Flecker, Manager TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME IAV N Shenandoah Are , Front Royal. Virgin w • (VS-4/86 Dec. 15 at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born Sept. 7, 1926 in Capital Heights, Md. to the late Edward Leith and Daisy Embrey Dempsey. Mr. Dempsey was a veteran, having served in the United States Army and Merchant Marines. He was a retired engineer with the Untied States Government. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lee Dempsey; four sons, Edward Dempsey Jr. of Bealeton, Kenneth Dempsey of Bandy Station, James Dempsey Sr. of Elwood and Robert Dempsey of Spotsylvania and two daughters, Diane Hooks of Remington and Jennie Fewell of Flint Hill. Additional survivors include nine brothers and sisters; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. John S. Farrar officiating. Honors were provided by the Culpeper American Legion Post 330 and the Culpeper r VFW Post 2524. Miranda Sargent Infant Miranda Leigh Sargent, six months, of Chester Gap died Saturday, Dec. 16 at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at Lee Cemetery at Kanawha Head, W.Va. by the Rev. Joseph Collins. She was born May 30, 2000, daughter of Mark and Monda Sargent of Chester Gap. Surviving with her parents are a brother, Anthony Jay (A.J.) Sargent at home; grandparents, Marlene and Harold Dever of Cow .Run, W.Va., Dwayne Lane of Abbott, Zella and Rolan Rhodes of Buckhannon and great-grandmother, Tressie Adkins of Clay County, W.Va. Turner - Rob ertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA ; 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manas www.timespapers.com Only $4.60per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline December 23 AUTO DETAIL Milton Russell Auto Detail Service, Upholstery Cleaning Car Wash, Wax 540-937-3982 Fax 540-937-6200 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday Cabinet maker Gene Lyman Cabinetmaker Repairs • Refimshmg • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining Ou '?*dua*ed. Sewtee Fully Insured 16 “Ifum StpenitHce Bruce Vierling (540) 675-3508 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop lor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • sip Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commercial Rt.yMI A miss vi lie, VA 937-5500 Joseph F. Keyset Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA (’lass A Contractor 540-675-2395 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRICTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Interior trim • Wood working ‘Built-in cabinets • Remodeling/ New construction Hew River Homes 25 yrs. experience Class A Lie. • Insured 540 675-2255 540 351-7027 pager Pfc.E. MEYERS'! • SONS - Custom Homes, ••• additions, renovations Class A Contractor ^40-547-288^ Winfield Construction New Construction Major Renovations Class A License (540) 937-5079 CPA . MacRae Associates, p.c. 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Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 MASONRY Don Corbin MASONRY Brick & Stone Restoration Patios, etc. (540) $47*3452 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock IFi'Kniti m Rkstor ation! 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, Amencan Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail ■ Prhmcy Fencing Available Aho Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 ' Pager: 399-2688 ENVIRONMENTAL PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY 12717 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 'r (the old Toll House) *** Phone: 540-987-9441 Fax: 540-987-9443 E-mail: pec@crosslink.net Peip Preserve & Protect Our land/ EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Lawn S' Home oeeaers * irencner • c-nain saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service EXCAVATING BROWN’S EXCAVATING 7 Quann Lane. Chester Gap, VA 22623 (540)635-7273 Sgsssd a Bu*hiswn» Service Truck Mowing Water, Utility, Gravel, Sand, Dirt Landscaping Drains Lines Topsoil & Mulch Snow Removal Footers & Hauling Culverts Driveways NO JOB TOO SMALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES CALL TODD BROWN PAINTING Specialty Paint & Spackle Vinvl Siding Interior & Exterior Painting Full Service Experienced Gina Johnson 540-923-4652 PIANOS PIANO SERVICE Tuning & Repair Certified Technician FREE Estimates Don Burke (540) 675-1937 (703) 850-3065 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Monday&kaday 8 am. to 8 pm. Sunday 8 am to 3 pm. 675-1066 Take out Available t STORAGE SPERRTVILLE STORAGE TO. Sah Haarfy Sl«ra(c IKaaMaallal Rcmoaahk Rales 540/987-8507 Rl. 1005. mtt til SPERRTVILLE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONETV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main St., Madison WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDIN6 (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING ROOFING ROOFING Quality Metal Hoofing Phone (§40) 869-2484 Fax (540) 868-0265 The leak stops here! STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer acess, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains). Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

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Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270. Penny-Pinchers 273. Pets 274 Pet Supplies/Service d/o. Kroauce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. ' Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 381. Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385. Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Le9., Notices 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices' 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories • 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted 1 'General ^Classified SL Legal Notices ^Real Estate I Rentals/ Sales rour Communi \d)e,VQ^ NORTHERN VIRGINIA nd New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web : www.timescommunity.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. 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HOU6ING OPPQRT UNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising tor 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 Orderedit 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 liabtlity 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_groducts_or_services. SI»IM We Accept 2 BR IN country, Vint Hill area, washer, no pets, all util, furnished. $650/mo. 804-990-0161 - .RSIItS&l v. **Condos V-- ..'■■■.J 4-EESBURG-3 BR, 2 BA, wood floors, FP, vaulted ceilings & much more. $1000/mo. Avail now. 703-404-8200. AMISSVILLE 4BR, 2.5 BA, full bsmt., corner lot in Wildwood Forest Sub., 10 min. fr. Warr. Like new. $244,500. 540-347-5555. /T”.. \ jam Commercial Rentals V_ J RAPPAHANNOCK CO. Updated commercial building located on Rt 211. Most recently operated as country store. Has gas pimps. Avail. Jan. 2001. Reply to: Box 834 Warrenton, VA 20188 y< CORD MIXED seasoned firewood. $130, stacking is available. 703-378-5651 FREE FIREWOOD, Purcellville, Va- trees are down, you cut, remove ASAP Call 540-4542272 (cell phone) SEASONED FIREWOOD $150/cord. Fast delivery. Also Landscaping & Tree Work. 540-7881546. Furniture / Appliance* FUTON/FRAME, Full $350 Full matress & spring $250 Display cubes (3) $45 ea. All like new!(703)476-4267 7 PC. This End Up turn., brand new cushions, perfect for family, ex cond. All for $1000/ OBO 703-818-2675 am* Hay Straw A 400 Feed V---/ HAY - horse quality hay. Square & round bales. Also round bales for cattle 540-937-5160 HAY: 1000 ROLLS 1st cutting alfalfa: fair to poor, take all $10 00 roll 2nd cutting beautiful, excellent 600 rolls $30/roll, take all. 540454-2272 (cell phone), Purcellville, Va WHEAT HAY, 700 lb round bales, barnstored, 16% protein. $25/bale 540-937-7368 Culpeper Co. 248 Lawn * JOHN DEERE GARDEN tractor, great condition, about 20 yrs old, model 317, almost new, 17hp engine, full hydraulics, wheel weights w/chains, 48 inchmower deck, 3-pt hitch, hydroblade w/ counterweight, trailer, garden plow & lawn aerator. Includes complete set of repair manuals. $4,300 or OBO. Call 703-378-3760 WISPERING PINES GROWER OF TREES & SHRUBS Norway Spruce 5-7ft B * B $35 each Better than white pines or I eland Cypress for screens & landscaping Delivery & planting available 540-937-6178 /—■-■ 252 Livestock ---> 15 PUREBRED BLACK Angus Bulls. Ray T. Cannon. 540-937-4900. 256 Mlsc. For Sals Mini-satellite dish $69.99 FREE INSTALATKDN &$50 GIFT CERTIFICATE Local channels now available! We’D beat al ack/erteed prices! 1-800459-7357F-11 TARGET 11 MILLION HOMES WITH YOUR AD advertise your product or service to 11 million households in North America's best suburbs by placing your classified ad in nearly 800 suburban newspapers just like this one. Only $895 for a 25word ad. One phone call, one invoice, one payment. Call the Suburban Classified Advertising Network at 312644-6610 x3639! WATERBED, QUEENSIZE, wooden frame plus sheet set. $50. Call 540-439-0813, leave message CHARITY CARS - Do nate your vehicle. As seen on Oprah! Taxdeductible, free tow. We provide donated vehicles to struggling families. 1 (800) 442 - 4451. www charitycars QRG BORDER COLLIE PUPS. registered, farm raised. Ready to go. 540-9374928 r~-> 290 Found SHIHTZU FOUND IN Amissville area. 1st weekend in Dec. 703271-4030 „ .. . , 294 Giveaways V___J DALMATION PUPS, AKC Mom, Beagle father, ready for Christmas. FREE to good home 540-364-6493 FREE KITTENS. Champagne color, 2 females, 1 male. 540-364-3688 FREE TO GOOD HOME, 5 yr old male beagle, likes atten.. good with people. Great dog! Very sweet. 540-788-9724 after 6 PM FFX: NEED exp. FT Liveout nanny. N/S, Good Eng. Own Trans. Comp Sal + pd vac. Great Nbhd 703-426-0429. WANTED: CREATIVE, Loving Nanny in Leesburg, for delightful 4 yr old girl & 7 yr old twin boys, 11:30-6 M-F. Live-out, paid vacation/sick days. Refs/ reliable trans req'd. Pis call Bill 703-779-7572 With 17 | Newspapers In | Our Times Community j Newspapers Group, We’ve i! Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! ; 540-347-4222 r •? 380 Instruction V . . J 2 DAY TAX COURSE Regional tax firm offering free tax school for individuals seeking employment in the tax industry. Classes starting SOON! Space is limited. Call 1-800-809-2829 for more info. ' --> 605 Automobiles V—__ FORD BRONCO II 87, fully loaded, 4x4, 2 dr, auto, exc. cond. Must see to appreciate. Must sell. 540-439-4578 after 7 pm. HONDA ACCORD 1990, EX, auto, new tires & exhaust. $3700. OBO 540-349-1842 after 6 PM. MERCEDES 300E, '86, white, AT, pwr all, sunrf, leather, am/fm cass, new brks/tires. Serv. reds FLA car, no rust. $6900. 540-987-8597 PT CRUISER 2001, 5 sp, sunroof, CD, 2000 miles, $24,000 OBO. 540-286-0791 SUZUKI SAMURAI, 1991, 4x4, runs good, low miles must sell. $3000 OBO. 540-3643638 Legal Notices r v. J VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPANNOCK COUNTY JESSICA LYNN GREENE. COMPLAINANT V CHANCERY #: Q.HQQ-61 LARRY JOE BROWN, II. LAST KNOWN ADDRESS 3795 27TH AVENUE . SW NAPLES. FLORIDA 34101 DEFENDANT ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bond of matrimony from the Defendant on the ground of separation for more than one (1) year. It appearing from an Affidavit that diligence has been used by or on behalf of Complaint to ascertain in what county or city Larry Joe Brown. II is, without effect, it is ordered that the Defendant appear before this Court within twenty-one (21) days after due publication of this Notice, and do what is necessary to protect his interest herein. An Extract-Teste: Franklin B Reynolds, Jr. Franklin B Reynolds. Jr., P C. P O Box #355 Washington, Virginia 22747 (540) 675-3239 D Bruce Clerk of The Circuit Court A Copy Teste M Ralph Dep Clerk 12-6, 12-13, 12-20, 12-27-00 #349277 TOYOTA COROLLA 1984. $350. Needs Work. 540-788-4887. VOLVO 940, 1995, turbo wagon, black w/ gray cloth int., heated seats, looks & runs great. All serv. records. 96K mis. $11,500. 540-428-0083 Part** AaoMicrtii COVER THAT PICK-up bed for the winter. Fiberglass truck cap., 60"W X 88" L. Great condition. $150. 540788-4626 Sport Utility 003 Vehicle V___ FORD BRONCO 1978, blue & white, 4WD, hard & soft tops, refurbished engine, runs great. $1500 OBO. 540825-3599 ask for Ben (days) FORD EXPLORER 1991, 4 dr., loaded, leather interior, 103k, excellent cond., $5950 OBO. 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. 675 Tracks/ Pickups CHEVROLET 1500 Pickup 90- Reg. cab. shrt bed. 350 motor, Turbo 700 Tranny w/ shift kit. Blk ext/grey int. 6” susp lift 3” body lift. New 39x18.5 Mickey Thompson tires. Bushwacker extended fender flares, air damn hood, stereo sys. 139K. $12,000/0BO. 540-6876578. FORD 1997 F-350 XLT, crew cab, dually, diesel, 24K, $27,500. 540-3470363 APPLICATION AND EXAM Information- For Gov’t Postal Jobs-Earn up to $18.35 hour. Full Benefits. No Experience. 1-888-726-9083 Ext. 1700. 7am-7pm CST. $505 WEEKLY GUARANTEED working for the government from home part-time. No experience required. 1-800-748-5716 ext. x102. mjtm FwWTfaw ' 3 3 Employment v 'J ARE YOU CONNECTED? Internet Users Wanted! PT/FT $25-$75 /HR www,BeBo8eFree.com CARETAKER for elderly individual. Washington, VA 2 hours AM, daily. 540-347-3451 CERAMIC TILE HELPERS Come join growing company w/ top pay. Health, dental, 401K. Must have valid driver’s license. Manassas area. (703) 368-4660 CLAIMS PROCESSOR! $20-$40/hr potential. Processing claims is easy! Training provided. MUST own PC CALL NOW! 1-888-679-5724 ext.854. Legal Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Sections 170-108.19, -133, and - 135 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code ot Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium located on Route 211 approximately 2 miles west of Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following appeal: Appeal #00-10-01 Appeal by Sprint PCS as to certain provisions of Article XIIA (Telecommunications) of the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code, and/or their interpretation, which are referenced in letters from the Zoning Administrator to Brian Buniva dated 28 September 2000, 29 September 2000 and October 18, 2000. Rules adopted by the BZA provide that no appellant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an appellant or party in interest, shall initiate contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any appeal pending before the BZA. No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion A copy of the foregoing appeal is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m. The above-named appellant, 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 McCarthy - Zoning Administrator 12-13, 12-20-00 •350280 EARN $25,000$50,000/yr. Medical Insurance Billing Assistance Needed Immediately! Use your Home Computer, get FREE Internet, FREE LONG DISTANCE, Website Email. 1-800-291-468C ext407. ELECTRICIANS Expereinced helpers. Local Work. 540-635-5276 FT PERSON FOR smal TB farm near Warrenton All barn duties, ex w/ yearlings & sales prep a plus. Small cottage on farm. Ref. req 540-364-2387. ♦••Gov’t Postal Jobs— Up to $18.35, Now Hiring for 2000, Free call, applf cation/examination information. Federal hire- ful benefits. 1-800-598-450^ extension 1605 Great Opportunity Earn * Excellent Income at | Home Assmebling prod-. ucts. 7 days a week. “ • Cain-800-657-0575 J* Pin #9603 Guaranteed $505/ • wk. working for the J government from • home. Part-time/full- ' time \ 1-800-748-5716 * Ext. F1 (24 hrs.) J HIRING FOR 20011 • Postal Jobs up to $28.19/Hr. \ Wildlife Jobs up to $33.75/Hr. - <• 1st come BASIS! Apply • today 1 -888-726-0648. * Ext #3001. Sun-Fri 9an)- , 10pm/EST. .. « Postal Jobs$9-$14.25/HR. + . Federal Benefits. . * NO Experience, , * exam info. * Call 1-800-391-5856 • x 0006 ; 8am-9pm/est. - « Local not quar. , * REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals for the purpose of contracting with multiple contractors to provide Physical, Occupation and Speech/Language Therapy to children, ages birth through two, in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock*. Request for Proposal packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road, Culpeper, VA 22701, telephone number 540-8253100, Extension 3143. The Request for Proposal must be returned by 4:30 P.M., Wednesday, January 17, 2001. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal or reject proposals at. any time prior to an award, to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the prcF* posal deemed to be most advantageous to th^ . 12-20-00 #35135} Legal Notice* v. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1‘ PURSUANT to Sections 170-108.19. -133, anrf135 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, -yamended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia. will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 27. 2000 at seven-thirty in the evening in the Rappahannock County High School auditorium located on Route 211 approximately 2 miles west of Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following appeal: Appeal #00-10-01 Appeal by Sprint PCS as to certain provisions of Article XIIA (Telecommunications) of the Zoning Chapter of the Rappahannock County Code, and/or their interpretation, which are referenced in letters from the Zoning Administrator to Brian Bumva dated 28 September 2000, 29 September 2000 and October 18. 2000 Rules adopted by the BZA provide that no appellant or other party in interest, and no attorney for an appellant or party in interest, shall initiate contact with a member of the BZA for the purpose of conducting a private discussion, in person or by telephone, concerning the merits of any appeal pending before the BZA No member of the BZA shall participate in any such private discussion. A copy of the foregoing appeal is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington, Virginia, and is available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m. to 4 30 p m. The above-named appellant, 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, iri advance thereof. BY: John McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12-13, 12-20-00_ #350280 Early Deadline Times Community Newpapers will be closed on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2000 and New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2001. Classified Advertising deadlines for these weeks will be Friday, December 22, 2000 and 7tiniA/r Friday December 29, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. Community Newspapers Northern Virginia

OR NURSE Pvt. Physicians practice has a P.T. position available for an experienced operating room nurse, ACLS Certification required. One to two days per a workweek schedule, and must have flexibility to work additional days depending upon caseload. Salary is negotiable. Mail or fax resume to: A. Mitchell Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. 550 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax. 540-347-034 Phone: 540-347-9220 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS is searching for a High School English teacher and a Special Education teacher for second semester. For application Call 540-987-8773 PLUMBERS & HELPERS needed for new construction. All work local (Fauquier, Culpeper, Prince William, Loudoun) Top pay and a benefits package for the right QUALIFIED , mechanics. CALL NOW!!! 540-347-0765 Appleton Campbell, Inc. RECEPTIONIST and some clerical bookkeeping duties. Must have excellent phone skills. Starting at $16 - $i9K per year. 540-347-0765 Appleton Campbell, Inc. 1 INTBHOltDCCOftATOft MANAGER ft SALES POSITIONS We are looking for someone with a strong decorating flare, plenty of energy & great people skills. We offer a positive working environment. Benefits include 401K, Health ins. & vacation. Please call, Nicole Balding G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 Installers Sign on bonus and top starting wages paid fdt experienced garage door installers. Join the company that has been a leader in the fireplace industry for more than 25 years. •6 Enjoy great benefits. ★ Work with great people. Send resume/apply in person to: Hearth & Home 9850 Business Blvd. Warrenton, VA 20187 or fax: 410-880-6253 e-mail: hr@hearth-and-home.com or call: 800-935-1515 ext. 212 WAREHOUSE International tableware distributor seeking full-time, long-term warehouseman. Hiring for second shift 12 noon-9:00 PM t)uties to include, but not limited to, picking, packing, shipping, receiving, inventory checks, and stock filing. Previous experience required. High school graduate. Must have own transportation. Must be willing to work OT as required. Must be able to lift 70 lbs. Previous applicants need not apply. Apply in person at: Pimpernel, #3 Industrial Road, Warrenton, VA or call (540) 347-2772 I Business Opportunity Lit aa ■ ■ ■ .- > - M RECEPTIONIST Ashby Inn, Paris, VA. Thursday- Friday afternoon, all day Saturday. Top pay. (540) 592-3900 RECEPTIONIST For small, busy, private school office. 12-month position with paid holidays, vacation and benefits. Pleasant personality, good with children of all ages and ability to handle multiple tasks a requirement. Knowledge of MS-Word helpful, but not required. Send resume to: WCDS Search P.O. Box 739 Flint Hill, VA 22627 (Times ^Community Newspapers^] NORTHERN VIRGINIA SALES Full & Part-time sales position for Luray & Front Royal area. Salary & commission & benefits. Call 540-843-3288 ask for Willie WILDLIFE JOBS $8-$19/HR. + Federal Benefits. Park Rangers, Security and Maintenance. NO Experience for some, For info call. Call 1-800-391-5856 X0007.8am-9pm/est. Local not guar. WOOD WORKER Immediate opening, for early aircraft construction for Wright Bro's Centennial. Salary based on experience. Company benefits. 540-347-1909 BUSINESS MANAGER/ BOOKKEEPING/ SALES/ OFFICE ASSISTANT Part-time leading to full-time position. Computer experience helpful. Small office in Sperryville. Looking for very dependable, creative & motivated person to be part of a small growing business. Flexible hours. Starting in January, (5-15 hours/week), leading to 25-35 hours/week by spring or summer. Call Bob Etchells @ Rappahannock Design & Building Co. 540-675-1966 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR The Town of Round Hill seeks an experienced Town Administrator. This person will be responsible to the Town Council for proper administration of town affairs; supervision of all town departments, employees and property; preparation and implementation of an annual budget and other duties as necessary. Previous municipal management experience required; must be dependable and. serviceoriented. Vac/sick & med benefits. Please e-mail resume and salary history to: RoundHIIIVAOJuno.com or fax to (540) 338-1680. No phone calls. Principals only. EEO ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE O If you are a results-oriented sales professional, energetic and an out-going individual; with experience in advertising sales, you may be the person we are seeking. ft ft The Fauquier Times Democrat has an opportunity for you to join a results oriented, sales team. O O O Competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fax resume to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager The Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 E-mail: kkeller@timespapcrs.com EOE (Times ^Community Newspapers northern Virginia r 1 11 ■ s Business Opportunity v -.;.■ . ■ ■ ■ ■ '^ Advertise your product or service to 11 million households in North America’s best suburbs by placing your classified advertisement in nearly 800 suburban newspapers just like this one. Only $895 to place a 25-word ad. One phone call, one invoice, one payment. Ad copy is subject to publisher approval. Call Julie at the Suburban Classified Advertising Network: 312.644.6610 x3639! . For more information check out our website at: www.suburban-news.org/scan V NOW HIRING •Dishwasher Please call Nicholle Knox 540-399-1779 MIBHOt DfCORATOK MANAGER A SALES POSITIONS We are looking for someone with a strong decorating flare, plenty of energy & great people skills. We offer a positive working environment. Benefits include 401K, Health ins. & vacation. Please call. Nicole Balding G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 ASSISTANT FACILITY MANAGER Position #2997M, FT with benefits, Basic ground maintenance & repairs, housekeeping, and transportation of supplies & materials. Please mail resume to: Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, Personnel Director P.O. Box 1977 Leesburg, VA 20177 Deadline for receiving resumes is 12/20/00. VA TECH is an EOE/AA Employer committed to diversity. HVAC McCrea Equip. Co. is currently seeking qualified people to fill the following positions at our Gainesville office: • PIECEWORKERS • FIELD FOREMAN • SERVICE TECHNICIANS We offer: • competitive pay • training program • uniforms • health/ dental insurance • 401K profit sharing • paid vacation & holidays Interested canddates should cal 540-341-8812 for more info or fax resumes to 540-341-8818 WRITER Seeking experienced writer with a flair for arts, entertainment and leisure feature stories. Weekly deadlines. Can work mostly from home. Ideal candidate will be familiar with entertainment opportunities in Fauquier County. Prefer county resident • Send resume, and clips to: Robin Earl, Managing Editor Fauquier Times Democrat P.O. Box 631, Wairenton, VA 20188 or call Robin Earl 540-347-4222 (Qme$ msmaMmm NORTHERN VIRGINIA DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Position for experienced practitioner to join multi-doctor four year certified AAHA Hospital in No. VA. Have opportunity to be well compensated, receive excellent CE. health benefits. & no emergencies. Plenty of free time to enjoy life. Please call 540-364-4235 or fax resume to 703-281-7904 PRODUCTION WORKERS Precast of Virginia a manufacturer of precast concrete and cast stone has an immediate requirement for production workers. Inside, year-round work. Insurance, paid holidays and vacation. Drug FREE environment. EOE Fill out an application at 5303 Ritchie Road Bealeton, VA or Call _(540) 439-2978 NOW HIRING • Dishwasher Please call Nicholle Knox 540-399-1779 Heating/AC Techs CinwiC HEATING A COOLING MC Air Conditioning ft Heating Technicians Needed Locally Owned and operated in Middleburg, VA! Climatic Is looking for technicians. Wbuld you like to experience Innovative and up to date technology to further your career and better your understanding of this highly competitive business? TOP PAY plus bonuses. Also Included 6 paid holidays, benefits and paid vacation. So come Join our team. (540) 687-4676 FAX: (540) 687-4062 E-Mail: cllmaticOanent.com Web site: www.cUmatic.baweb.com @ AccessNationalBank.com Progressive business Banking Now seeking energetic professionals with a strong work ethic for the following positions: • Internet Banking Sales Professional a Commercial Loan Officer a Construction Loan Officers a Lending Assistant a Mortgage Loan Officers a Mortgage Loan Processor e JR. Accountant a Teller/CSR (No Saturdays) Positions may be located at our Chantilly, Tysons Corner, Roanoke or Richmond, Virginia offices. Compensation programs are competitive and commensurate with experience and ability. We are equal opportunity employers providing attractive benefit plans. E-mail your qualifications and compensation history to: onlinebanking @ accessnationalbank.com or fax to 703-871-2139. Access National Mortgage a subsidiary of AccessNationaiBank PIEDMONT PRIMARY CARE Family Practice FILE PERSON FULL-TIME Day and evening hours. Benefits. Full & part-time positions available. Friendly non-smoking environmenL Fax resume with references and salary requirements to: 540-349-0920 I si ELECTRICAL MECHANICS AND HELPER Needed for 40 year old company for commercial and residential service. 401K > insurance, competitive wages, paid ; holidays/vacation, company truck (for mechanics). Local work area. Mechanics: Need to be able to run service truck and have there own tools. Helpers: Need to have basic knowledge of electrical and have there own hand tools. Apply in person 7:30am-4:30pm 21595 Cedar Lane __Sterling, VA CONSTRUCTION General Contractor seeking key individual ' for punch-out work on commercial construction projects. Background in carpentry, hardware installation and gen- J eral construction required. Must possess strong communication skills. Projects are * located within 50 minutes of Warrenton, ’ VA. Aggressive salary with full benefits including 401K, company vehicle and health insurance. * Contact Mr. Neckar at (540) 364-6300 or set up appt. Fax (540) 364-6307 or mail resume to Mr. Neckar, Miller Brothers, Inc., 4174 Old Stockyard Road, Marshall, I VA 20115 Installers Sign on bonus and top starting wages paid for experienced garage door installers. Join the company that has been a leader in the ; fireplace industry for more than 25 years. ★ Enjoy great benefits. ★ Work with great people. ‘ Send resume/apply in person to: ’ Hearth & Home 9850 Business Blvd. Warrenton, VA 20187 or fax: 410-880-6253 e-mail: hr@hearth-and-home.com or call: 800-935-1515 ext. 212 V * SliiSBI Marshall Manor LPN/RN •• Full and part-time positions currently available on the 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM shift. NA/CNA • Full and part-time positions available on evening shift. Part-time positions available on all shifts. EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR • Full-time position available for qualified LPN/RN. Interested candidates should contact Cindy Mazurkiewicz or Lee Ann Hughes by calling 540-364-1200 CDL DRIVERS GAS DELIVERY We are an aggressive propane company with a need for CDL drivers for our growing business. A CDL w/ Class B license with hazard endorsement is needed. Competitive wage and excellent benefits. Experience delivering propane gas or heating oil is a plus. Excellent benefits include: OMedical ODental # Life Insurance • 40IK Retirement Plan and more. Applications accepted 8:00am to 4:00pm Mon-Fri at 8356 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 540/347-2055 EOE Cbluml^a propane* JR. STAFF ACCOUNTANT Immediate opening for a full-time position. This candidate must have an accounting background with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Duties are as follows: r all aspects of accounts payable r data entry of daily cash receipts and cash disbursements into general ledger *“ process month-end closing for A/P *“ back-up month-end closing for G/L *■ calculate timecards *■ prepare manual checks * provide backup to bank deposits r filing and other accounting related deposits Requirements: proficiency in mathematics, organizational skills, attention for detail, ability to handle confidential information, computer literacy in Peachtree, Quicken, Excel. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Full-time position for an energetic individual to receive and enter orders into the computer for home medical equipment and supplies. This applicant must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer knowledge, familiarity with medical terminology, and knowledge of payor coverage criteria E-mail, fax or mail resume to: CONVALESS/ The Plains Pharmacy Attn: Debbi Cahill, COO P.O. Drawer U The Plains, VA 20198 FAX (540) 253-5573 (e-mail) dwctpp@blackhawke.net TerraTech is a Design-Build Specialty GeotschmcalContractar focusing on the Engineering and Construction of Innovative Earth Retention and , Foundation Systems Due to continued growth m our key business areas, a number of e**Sng and challenging employment opportunities are available at this Ome. An Equal Opportunity Employer Drug testing is utilized as a condition of 1 emplovment www.terratechva.com Terratech is currently seeking applicants for the following full-time positions PROJECT ENGINEERS Engineers with 0-5 years expenence in Structural and / or Geotechnical disciplines for design and management of geotechnical construction projects Self-starter Travel required BS Civil Engineenng required EfT or PE preferred MSCE and Micros tali on experience a plus CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENTS Construction superintendents for geotechnical construction projects Selfstarter Pile foundation and I or drilling and grouting expenence desired Travel required for work on a weekly basis DRILLERS Drill rig operators lor geotechnical construction projects Self-starter Strong mechanical sklto required. COL license a plus Travel required for work on a weekly basis. WELDERS Certified welders for geotechnical construction project support. Self-starter Pile dmxng experience a plus OOT welding certification helpful Travel required for work on a weekly basis Benefits include competitive salary package, health insurance, vacation holidays. 401(k). travel housing, and educational assistance If you would like to be considered for a position at Terratech contact Human Resources at our Leesburg Virginia office Please forward a current resume and specify the position applying for You may submit your resume via email. FAX. or mail (for email use Microsoft Word formal) Forward resumes and inquiries to: Attn Human Resources Terratech. Inc 101 Loudoun Street SW Leesburg VA 20175 FAX (703) 771-2662 lnfo@terratechva com ., BUYING? SELLING? Times Community Newspapers Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX 703-349-8676 !

December gardening tips r By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent, ANR Crop & Soil Sciences The following are December gardening tips from the Rappahannock Extension Office. • Leave a bare circle, one foot wide, around fruit tree trunks when spreading mulch so the mice won't nest there. Also wrap the trunks to prevent rabbit damage. ~ null ticca tan uc pruned at any time during the winter provided the temperature is above 45 degrees. • Mice chew off the bark of fruit trees at ground level or below and often completely girdle a tree, causing it to die. To reduce this damage, keep mulch pulled away from the base of the tree and examine mulch frequently for the presence of mice. • When choosing a Christmas tree, be sure it is not too large for the room. Take a tape measure or folding ruler with you so you'll have less trimming to do once you get the tree home. •';>< • Never allow the reservoir of your Christmas tree holder to go dry as an air lock can form in the trunk that can keep the tree from absorbing water again. I • Branches of evergreen rhododendrons last for months in vases if never allowed to run out of clean water. • Low indoor humidity in winter can make cut Christmas trees dry out quickly. Before the needles start to drop from the tree, take it down. Don't try to prolong a festive feeling by endangering your home and ^family with a dried-out, flammable tree. X * . * If possible, bring the Christmas tree into a partially heated area, such as a base*raent or porch, the night before decorating. i?This will help it adjust gradually to the , warmer temperatures in your home. Its branches will relax a little, allowing for pick ing the "best" side. • Christmas trees absorb between two pints and one gallon of water per day, so a tree stand that holds at least one gallon of water is recommended. Make sure to check the water level daily and supply fresh water as needed. • Yews, junipers, holly, boxwood, broad-leaf evergreens, and many deciduous trees and shrubs can be propagated this month. Insert evergreen cuttings in vermiculite or sand in a cool greenhouse. Tie bundles of deciduous cuttings together, and bury in sand in a cold frame. Remove in early spring and, plant in a nursery bed. • Tie evergreens, such as yews, juniper, and arborvitae, in a spiral fashion with rope or twine to compress the shrub size and reduce damage from snow or ice. • Thoroughly mulch azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, and laurel after the ground freezes. They prefer acidic materials, such as oak leaves and pine needles, but any mixed, dry leaves will do if oak and pine are , not available. • Assess the energy efficiency of your landscape. Do you have evergreen trees or shrubs blocking a window where the sun's warmth would be welcome? Consider replacing them with deciduous plants that would let sun in during winter, but cast cooling shade in summer. • Be careful when using deicing salts around driveways and walks this winter; salt is toxic to many flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawn grasses. Sand, sawdust, or a combination of these wdrk well for deicing walks and will not injure plants. For additional information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. , 'H ‘ Vvs : ' ‘ s • <* Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. John L. Oliver Jr. and wife to Joseph S. Booher and wife, 7.2555 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $156,000. John W. Monroe III to William W. Freitag and wife, 29.9071 acres, Wakefield District. $365,000. JoAnn Dodson Buracker and husband to David Manuel Dodson and wife, 6 acres,. Hampton District. Deed of gift. Elizabeth A. Price to William H. Hanback, 4.908 acres, Hawthorne District. $275,000. James Fletcher Massie and wife to James Fletcher Massie Jr., one percent undivided interest in 356.17 acres, 401.75 acres, 10 acres and 7.5 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. RECYCLE Washington residents prepare for holiday '; Once Upon A Holy Night is the title of this years children's Christmas play at the Washington Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 10 a.m. Regular worship services begin at 11 a.m. Happy birthday to Mrs. Sally Fetter on Saturday, Dec. 23. Our sympathy to Mrs. Mary Anna Jenkins and her family on the recent passing of her sister, Maggie Atkins of Linden. On Monday evening Sarah 'Brown and daughter Bobbie Jo shopped and had dinner in Front Royal. Happy birthday to Mrs. Libby Byam who will have her day on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 also our Saviour’s birthday. Happy birthday to Tanya Lockhart who will celebrate .her 21st birthday on Saturday, Dec. 23. V On Thursday Mrs. Ann Simmons and her mother Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped and had 1 dinner in Warrenton. | Miss Bobbie Jo Brown visited her father Bobby Brown ■on Sunday afternoon and they chopped in Front Royal. !P Our condolences to Roy and Betty Thomas and their ;son Phillip of Sperryville on the passing of their son and brother, Roy Jr. Sunday afternoon Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and family at Point O' Woods, Front Royal. Sunday guests of Mrs. r 1 If—J Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Addie Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Keyser and son, Donald Keyser and two friends from Alexandria, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Daniel and Sally Keyser of Sperryville. Visitors Tuesday of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mrs. Joan Hitt of Arlington and Mrs. Betty Ann Armstrong of McLean. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and son Eric RCHS grads will discuss life after high school | By Linda Tarry i Rappahannock News Writer How well are our Rappahannock County High school graduates prepared for life after high school? This will be the topic for discussion at a forum on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria. Several recent RCHS graduates have agreed to discuss ways in which they were well prepared and ways the Rappahannock Public Schools let them down. ’These students have left Rappahannock schools for college and work, and their cur•rent perspective should be very valuable in helping the ■ community evaluate how well I the schools are doing. ' The sponsoring organizations, Headwaters, RCESPTO, and First Thursday Education Support Group, hope this discussion will benefit current and future high school students and their parents as they plan for their high school years and the years I after. Teachers, guidance ’counselors, administrators, ; School Board members, members of the Board of ^Supervisors and the public generally also need to hear i from these experts. ; In keeping with the format ■for RCES-PTO meetings, the evening will begin with a pot luck dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria, followed by the panel discussion at 7:30. and Mrs. Marilyn Bailey attended the graduation of Leslie Merrill Norman at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Miss Bailey graduated with a degree in Psychology. Afterwards they had dinner at the Red Lobster Restaurant in Harrisonburg. The annual Christmas Eve candlelight service at the Washington Baptist Church will take place on Sunday evening Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Plan to come and celebrate the Birth of Christ in Gods' house. May God bless each of you with a very Merry Christmas and thanks for your support with my column. 7 Wishing cvcrvjonc a vcrvf Mcrrvj Christmas f Ant) Hapihj New Yeevr. TViAtiks to a11 for a11 vjovsr < support AVtb business throughout the pAst vjcAr. i JStAdML' SNEAD R E A L I Y > PI ) - a 12699 Lee Highway 437-A South Royal Avenue ^ Washington, VA 22747 Front Royal, Virginia 22630 540-987-9243 540-635-9808 • FAX 540-635-7128 ToU Free in VA 1-800-292-3548 5 Saw SncAb Realty & StAff < helped another successful year. t In the spirit of the season, Real Estate III has donated $250 to the Rappahannock Free Clinic and $250 to the Children’s Shop with a Deputy program. Real Estate ITT 540-675-1373 291 Gay St./The Theater Building Washington, Virginia E-mail: re3@crosslink.net www.realestateiii.com Rick Kohler • Mitzie Young Amy Sloane-Timbers • Linda Baldwin Earl Jewell • Jerry Mills _ f \ jNew Design flc £$SConstruction Management Rappahannock Design SC t&M.^ ' ill iiitl Robert Etchells Virginia 540-675'1966 . . s.xi.. yt.' « ... 'U. -,L:..1 41 acres in ViewtownAmissville area. Private setting with two ponds and stream. Elevated house site with views. $209,900 123 acres located in secluded area. Western views even from this mostly wooded site. Lot may be divided into two lots. $340,000 Call Emily Henry 800-523-8846 540-349-1400 H 540-675-3490 Call 675-3338 •to subscribe. 10.8 ACRES with stream, mountain spring. ^$6,500 per acre. Will negotiate. '*540-937-5857 May the peaceful tranquility of this happy season enter your heart and home. We thank you and look forward to serving you in 2001. SPERRYVILLE REALTY SPERRYVILLE, VIRGINIA 540-987-8088 To Everyone From Butch, Mary, Greg 8c Misti Rappahannock Real Estate Resources 540-675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Mai e a Century. Washington - Enjoy privacy & the serene setting that Persimmon Hill Farm offers. Surrounded by 193 mostly wooded acres, the magnificent all stone residence exhibits high quality materials & wonderful craftsmanship. $1,250,000 Ben Venue Road - 100+ year old Farmhouse located in scenic area of the country. The 9 room house offers numerous possibilities plus 29 mostly open acres. $349,000 Flint Hill - Charming 1840s stucco Colonial with 7 fireplaces, new metal roof, beautiful wood & stonework. Business potential. $219,500 Washington - Great starter/retirement home on 5 acres with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace with insert. Great condition. $164,500 Flint Hill - 25 all wooded acres with elevated, building site & small stream. $145,000 Jordan River frontage with this 25 mostly wooded acres. Private building site. $128,000 Hint Hill Office 540-675-7171 0 1#» Jean Lillard 540-675-3670