Rappahannock News, December 27, 2000

Rapp Briefs Bloodmobile coming Jan. 4 . Start the New Year off by Coming to the Washington Fire Hall on Jan. 4 between the hours ot 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 l?y the Family and Community Educators. Democrats welcome New \fear ; , The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library. Guest Peter B. Schwartz from the Fauquier Democratic Committee will bring a spirit-raising message. Planning for the New Year will fill out the evening. Bring your calendars and stay for the conversation and cookies. Meetings of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee are held at 7:30 p.m. at the Library on the first Tuesday of every month, and all are welcomed. For more information call Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or Lillian Aylor at 987-8064. 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 must be paid in advance. Players will 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 fees will be used to support RCHS athletic programs. New Year's closings All county government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1 and Tuesday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year's Day. The Rappahannock National Bank, F&M Bank in Flint Hill, the Rappahannock Public School System, area post offices and the Rappahannock News will be closed op Monday, Jan. 1 but will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, 2. *?Happenings -.'•By action of Dec. 22, Sprint PCS has withdrawn their Personal Wireless Services Facilities (PWSF) applications in Rappahannock County. This withdrawal also acts to withdraw and render moot the appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision which was scheduled to be heard by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Dec. 27 at the Rappahannock County High School. Accordingly, there will be no hearing or meeting. « • The next meeting of the Rappahannock County School Board will be on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the High Slchool Band Room. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) i. Citizen of the year 2000: John W. McCarthy Who could possibly imagine Rappahannock County without John McCarthy? He is ubiquitous. He is necessary. And he is a big bear of a guy with whom few can find fault. If you have business with the County . . . attend Board of Supervisors or Board of Zoning Appeals or Planning Commission or Library Board meetings . . . want to find out how to_. . . need to check on the_. . . you'll see or talk to or be referred to Rappahannock County and Zoning Administrator John McCarthy. By Rappahannock News' unofficial tally, Mr. McCarthy has spent 412 hours in County-related meetings this year, written 1122 pages of text, sent 961 e-mails, met with and/or spoken to 3047 Rappahannock residents, has been late for dinner 179 times . . . and he's been visibly perturbed only twice. What happened before? Who did all of that work? According to Pete Estes, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, "It was hell." Things, at one time, were a lot simpler, he said, but as the County ”s affairs grew in their complexity, it became more and more difficult for County staff and elected officials to deal with them. Mr. Estes attributed that growing complexity to mandates passed on by the Commonwealth. "It became unbearable to deal with all of the stuff filtering down from the legislature," he said. County Clerk Diane Bruce did a remarkable job contending with the affairs of the County, and Mr. Estes and other Supervisors pitched in as they could, but it was becoming a more than a full time job to keep up. While the State mandates and requirements were piling the work on in Rappahannock, John Wentworth McCarthy, III was completing his preparation for a career that would have a breadth and duration that would assuredly astonish him. He received a BA from Mary Washington College in 1984 and, in 1986, received a Masters of Planning degree from the University of Virginia. Shortly after completing work at UVA, he was appointed Zoning Administrator of Rappahannock County. County Supervisors, County officials, and many County residents undoubtedly had their eye on him, and his organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and general effectiveness in that job led to his being named, on July 1, 1988, as Rappahannock County's first County Administrator. John McCarthy has performed remarkably well for Rappahannock County in the twelve years since— there are few, if any, who would deny his capabilities, and none who did so would be correct. As Pete Estes said, "Rappahannock County is very fortunate to have a man of such high caliber as its County Administrator. With the cell towers and all of the other issues that we have faced, John John W. McCarthy is absolutely indispensable—I hope that John is here for the long haul.'' John McCarthy has been here for more than fourteen years and has See CITIZEN, Page A6 44 The Inn^makes top tel best seller’s list r.• ” 'By James Gannon Rappahannock News Writer When it comes to book buying, nothing appeals to Rappahannock County readers like a book about a local subject or by a local author. The end of the year 2000 brings our second annual best-sellers list, generated by the trusty computer at The Old Sperryville Bookshop. After keeping track of every book sold this year, the computer has just cranked out the Top Ten Best Sellers of 2000. And once again, the list is dominated by books with a strong local flavor, though it also includes nonlocal books on subjects as diverse as trees, disaster survival, spirituality and magic. Here are the top ten best-sellers for the year 2000: • The Inn at Little Washington: An Insider s Look at the Famed Restaurant and its Cuisine, by Jay Levin ($27.95). Published in midyear, this richly illustrated book about Rappahannock County's most famous business soared to the top of our list in just seven months. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the famous Inn and its owners, and how they turned an old country storq and garage into a world-renowned restaurant. It combines the beauty of a coffee table book with the gossip of a celebrity magazine. A great gift book for anyone who has ever eaten at the Inn—or wished they could. • Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers, by James P. Gannon ($32.95). This history of a mostly Irish regiment of Confederate soldiers from New Orleans was bumped from its number one ranking of 1999, despite relentless promotion of the book by its author, who happens to own the bookstore. These Irish Rebels fought in Virginia and marched through Rappahannock County, starting with 915 men and surrendering with Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox with only 55 surviving. It's war seen upclose, through Irish eyes. • View from Rappahannock II, by Eugene McCarthy ($13.95). A perennial favorite, this collection of essays on living in Rappahannock County brims with the wit and grace of its author, the former senator and presidential candidate, who lives near Woodville. McCarthy’s reflections on rural living will ring true to anyone who knows the territory. • Shenandoah Secrets: The Story of the Park's Hidden Past, by Carolyn and Jack Reeder ($12.95). This is a fascinating look at the mountainside culture and society that was displaced by Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s. Brimming with photos of the people, old homes, mills, stills, stores and taverns that once thrived in the hills and hollows, the book is a glimpse at a past that should not be forgotten* and a people who lost their land. • Running to the Mountain: A Journey of Faith and Change, by Jon Katz ($20 hard cover, $12 paperback). At age 50, journalist Katz felt life growing stale and time growing short, so he retreated with his books and his two dogs to a cabin in the mountains—to read, contemplate, and cope with the simple challenges of rustic living, like poor plumbing. A religious skeptic, he meditates on the writings of Trappist monk Thomas Merton, finds joy in solitude, and spirituality and idealism residing in a simpler place. Written with humor and insight, this was my favorite book of the year. •v The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht ($14.95). If I were a publisher and somebody came in proposing this book, I'd have called for a padded ambulance. But it's a sheer delight-both hilarious and helpful, a handbook on how to survive disasters and overcome dire threats. Such as: How to escape a _ sinking car; how to escape a shark; how to jump from a bridge into a river; how to survive an avalanche: how to land a plane. Both funny ana fascinating, it could be life-saving, See BOOK, Page A6 Long ago Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser The county looked a lot like this photograph last week with snow covering the area. This picture was taken in the late 1950's: Mrs. Ruby Dwyer in the sleigh with "Old Nell" leading the way. See article B-2.

There’s music in the Blue Ridge Mountains Part 11-Still Kickin' By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock music began its resurgence in the late Eighties, and hasn't slowed down yet. Old rockers returned, new musicians found their way to the County or grew from the babies of the first generation, and a new venue bloomed on a Sperryville roadside. The OK’s regrouped after breaking up in 1981, and performed locally in their "Relapse Tour" of 1989 with Scott and Barry Muthersbaugh, Bill Abernathy, Smiggy Smith, Terry Lee Waggener, and Steve Pratt. A brand new version of the OK's features Bill, Smiggy, Terry, and Andrew Smith of Stick ’Em Up filling in on drums. The next generation of the Waggener kids started playing too—Noah Waggener, now front man for Stick 'Em Up and the Daycare Swindlers, sat in with the OK's at age six, reportedly doing front man duties in Twist and Shout." Sister Celeste can be seen as the babe in Everything's ' Hootch" video—at least the version shot on location in Rappahannock. Local divas Heimstra, Orfila and Coon evolved their art kaleidoscopically, singing alone, together, with old bands, and new ones. Linda Heimstra spent some time in Blues Fuze with Ralph Fortune whom she met at one of Reisler's "Song Camp Weekends." Orfila, daughter of an Argentinean diplomat, got her Rappahannock start with theater groups, and later joined the local music scene various bands and then, with Scott Muthersbaugh, recorded as Done Deal at Smiggy Smith's Studio III and created a Rappahannock classic. Done Deal evolved into the party band Psycho Billy with the Muthersbaugh brothers, front man Chris Frazier, and For professional and confidential help with... Emotional and behavioral issues of children, adolescents, adults, and families; Mental health issues; Alcohol and other drug use; Marital or relationships issues; and Parenting (540) 675-3329 603 Mt. Salem Avenue Washington, VA 22747 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM M. CARRIGAN WHEREAS, William M. Carrigan became a citizen of the Town of Washington in 1959 and throughout his life and actions in the ensuing years worked toward making the Town and the Rappahannock community better places in which to live; and WHEREAS, William M. Carrigan supported and helped expand the Rappahannock Library in its early years; and WHEREAS, William M. Carrigan moved and assisted in restoring the building that currently serves as the home of the Rappahannock County Historical Society, saving it from demolition by the telephone company, and additionally strongly supporting the Society; and WHEREAS, William M. Carrigan was the driving force in the development and the construction of the Rappahannock County Time Capsule which was dedicated in 1983 next to the Town Hall and is scheduled to be reopened in 2083; and WHEREAS, William M. Carrigan gave to the Child Care and Learning Center the old high school building in the Town of Washington, thus aiding the community’s early education needs and helping to preserve the building; and WHEREAS, William M. Carrigan initiated, at his own expense, an Independence Day Celebration on the lawn of his home, Avon Hall, which has become a major annual celebration of the entire Rappahannock community; and used this celebration to support various community needs, such as the fire and rescue squad; and established this celebration as his legacy to the Town by agreeing to the Town's using his property for the annual celebration each Independence Day hence; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that, William M. Carrigan shall be, and hereby is named, posthumously, as an Honorary Member of the Council of the Town of Washington for the remainder of its 1998-2002 term; and be it further RESOLVED, that the annual Independence Day celebration for the Rappahannock community be henceforth designated as the William M. Carrigan Independence Day Celebration. Done by the Council of the Town of Washington, meeting this 13th day of December in 2000. James Stewart Wits Mayor Alice Butler _ Steve Owen dntzer Vice Mayor Retnhard! lyncti dharies Tompkins Elatne Vtguone, Treasurer’ 7s*vz5-:— Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannock News AM, Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21 .“/yeSF-SS* Elsewhere in the U.S...$27.°°/year Name _ Address _ c>tv_._ State Zip_ Mai] subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock Nnas, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 Old Address: This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: v ' The Rappahannock News{ ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. t enviro-drummer Ivan Ussach. The two Lindas, Orfila and Heimstra, are now working a new gig—they're both vocalizing with a Winchester jazz band, The Shenandoah Sheiks. The Sheiks not only showcase two of Rappahannock's best, but also reportedly perform often for the benefit of cancer research. Julie Coon worked around the scene for awhile, and then joined Bill Abernathy, Vincent Day, and Linda Heimstra in some one-night bands, finally settling down for a bit as the Modern Tribal Orchestra. Julie went on to team with Vincent Day as Venus Jones and to record "Somebody Like You" with Smiggy Smithy, drummer James Vaughn and guitarist Andy McManus. Julie's now back in action, having joined with Scott Muthersbaugh, John Whissel, Chris Moyles, and Bill Pooton in the new band, Whut?. Whut? will debut Saturday, Dec. 30 at the Blue Moon Cafe in Sperryville. Warren Phinney came back to the County after playing clubs and streets in Germany and San Francisco. His returned was occasioned by the grant of some bucks toward development and recording of his unique plugged-in Celtic folk project "Some Dark Holler" with violinist Lucy Turner. This work in progress stands alone and is bound to turn a few heads once complete. Paul Reisler's work writing songs with County school children this past year has led to an all-County event: with the assistance of Steve Van Dam of Everything and Smiggy Smith, local musicians will be recruited to record eighteen of these songs. The resulting Trapezoid album, expected before the end of this school year, will feature the kids in chorus, as well as a song or two by John Jackson; Everything ; The OK's; Miranda Hope and Charlie Wines; Paul Reisler and Diane Bardwell; Cooter's Garage Band; The Robert Glasker Blues Band; the Eclectics; Tom Espinola and Lorraine Duisit; Raphael Lorenzo; Carson Blanton; Micah Solomon; Linda Orfila; and Karen Henderson. Retired Marine Corps Band Leader John Bourgeois will provide brass arrangements. A new venue and new hanging spots brought the mountain musicians out to play and the locals and visitors out to chat and listen. The PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, December 30, 2000 • 10:00 a.m. Sunshine Farms, Leesburg, VA Farm Equipment • Horse Tack and Horse Van • Shrubs • Miscellaneous Directions: From Leesburg, VA, take Rt. 15 South 1.5 miles to auction on left. Or, II miles North of Rt. 15 and Rt. 50 intersection (Gilberts Comer). Look for signs. We will sell the following items from Sunshine Farms and the horse tack and horse van from the farm of Louise “Wheaty" McLean: Equipment: Massey Ferguson 135G: Farmall M; 2 Farmall Hs; N.H. square baler; N.H. hay rake; 1987 F350 flat bed; 1983 Ford box van; 16’ flat trailer with dual axle; Pallet tack; Fans; Flat wagon; 1979 GMC 7000 with Jim Reed’s van body. Horse Equipment: 4-stall starting gate-electric on wheels; Hay feeders on trough; 7 racing/exercise saddles; Bridles; Baker blankets; Pony saddles; Yokes and rings; Brushes and tack: Leg wraps; Shipping boots; Halters; Sunbeam clippers; Stall screens; Pads; Stall mats; Trunks; Lots of miscellaneous horse tack; Nursery items; Lawn furniture; 2 gazebos; Shrubs; Pots; Lawn ornaments; Iron ornaments; Birdhouses; Items inside Sunshine Farms building; and many miscellaneous items too numerous to mention. BUI Ullett & Craig Damewood, Auctioneers Virginia Licenses 141 & 680 703-729-0936 540-668-6179 TILLBrr Sunshine Farms _ AUcnoNK*s Louise “Wheaty” McLean *4/0 dame9'°°V Leesburg, VA TILLETTS AUCTION BARN FULL TIME PROFESHiON Al. AUCTION SERVICE ~Yo*r Plane Or Ourt * Terms of sale, cash or check w/ID. Not responsible for accidents. - Lunch served. Blue Moon Cafe was built on the ashes of a barbecue joint in Sperryville, and was an immediate hit as a replacement for the old Washington community center. It's been a starting place for Everything, Stick 'Em Up, Lean & Mean, Psycho Billy, The Day Care Swindlers and a renewal spot for Paul Reisler, the OK's, The Mystery Band, Blues Fuze. Next door to the Blue Moon Cafe, the Mountainside Market has served well as an eatery and hangout for local musicians and writers and photographers, for visitors, for new and old hippies, and for just about anyone else who wanders west on US 211. A little bit further west, Ben Jones (who played Cooter in "Dukes of Hazzard") and his wife Alma opened up Cooters—a "Dukes" museum and gift shop, and a great spot Preoid phc letters, lKH)ks dr misc. history. WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. Every Day! for weekend county and blue-1 grass music. On the eastern! end of the County, the Hackley's Store offers a little i . bit of everything as well* as some porch pickin' and singin'. Warren Phinney's thoughtful take on Rappahannock and 1 its music comes from his standing, some say, as Rappahannock's rock pioneer. Warren said that "Rappahannock has long attracted, inspired and sheltered some unusual musicians. Now, thanks to people like Maestro Maazel, the i Everything crew, Paul Reislet, and George Rosenbaum of the Blue Moon Cafe, the County is nurturing music that manifests its special magic to the larger world." Next Time: Focus on a few 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 reacHfed by calling 937-3283 or 9$73336; web site is: www.rapgfchannockanimals.org or e-mail: rawlpets@aol.com. **• f The family of Anne J. Clatterbuck wishes to thank everyone J for the cards, calls, visits, food, flowers, j prayers and other acts of kindness shown to our family during our recent bereavement. 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. Box 412 Washington, VA 22747 I 540-675-1411 ! Open: Thurs. - Mon., 10-6 ’ Visit our Website: ; wnw.RH Barts, comj L-—i. -- Ti - Trr.-i7-rT7-iiB.-i. ... i isd

The Theatre at Washington announces 2001 schedules The Theatre at Washington, Va. has just released its schedule for the new season, which opens in January with two jazz concerts by highly popular past performers. On Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m., jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno returns to the Theatre, this time joined by fellow guitarist Joe Beck. Toward the end of the month, on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m., the jazz pianist Bill Charlap, whose last concert here was just a year ago, will play at the. Theatre. All of these leading professional musicians will be traveling from the New York area to "Little Washington" just for these concerts, and Washingtonians hope that the weather will be as cooperative as it was last year at the same time. Three concerts in the "Smithsonian at Little Washington" series will be heard in the forthcoming season. The first is in February, when Dutch tenor Max van Egmond and pianist Kenneth Slowik perform the great Romantic Lieder of Schubert and Schumann. In March, the Coolidge Quartet play "Gems of the Viennese Classics," and in May, violinist Steven Dann and Kenneth Slowik on harpsichord perform sonatas of Johann Sebastian Bach in a continuation of Slowik's "The Brilliance of the Baroque" concerts. The Christendom College Players will bring Agatha Christie's play "The Mousetrap" to the Theatre in March. "The Mousetrap" is by far the longest running play ever on London's West End t>" it is now in its 47th year there t>" and it will be interesting to see what has kept London audiences coming to see this play for almost half a century. Another jazz concert is featured for April, with two musicians new to the Theatre though not to jazz aficionados j)" Ken Peplowski on clarinet and Howard Alden on guitar. In late May, two British born and trained musicians, Amanda Balestrieri and Victoria Hartung, will perform traditional folk songs and other music of the British Isles. Throughout the season, the Theatre will continue to be the scene of community, events, beginning with the annual program in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 14. In addition, films presented by the Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community will be shown twice monthly, on Friday evenings, beginning on Jan. 19. Copies of the Theatre’s new schedule are available by phoning (540) 675-1253 or sending e-mail to TheatreVA@aol.com. Telephone scam reported . A sneaky telephone scam with a new twist has been reported recently to the ^Rappahannock County -Sheriffs office, and Sheriff Larry Sherertz is urging county residents to be extremely careful when following through to calls they are •Uncertain or confused about. The complaint was made earlier this month by a county •resident who had received about 15 calls, during which she was told to call a toll-free 300- or 888- number to get an urgent message from "Mary," "Bill" or another familiar name that could be a legitimate caller. When the woman tried to interrupt the caller, she real• ized that the convincing voice , on the other end of the line •qras a recording. , , Instead of calling the "toll-free" number, she called the 'Consumer Affairs Office in the • .Virginia Attorney General's , Office, which determined that .indeed, a phone scam was being perpetrated. Ruse is described Sherertz explains what happens if the recipient makes I* • Now taking reservations for New Year's Eve Dining & Dancing Four course meal with complimentary toast NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday S JO to doting Family Dining & Fin* Mask 540-987-3162 www.bluomooncafo.ee the call to the alleged toll-free number in order to receive the "urgent message." "Once the call is placed to the 800- or 888- number, it is switched to an overseas toll service, where the cost to be on the line is $2,000 for the first minute,” said Sherertz. Of course, there is no real "urgent message," and the outrageous charge for simply making the connection appears on the recipient's telephone bill, with the expectation it will be paid. Sherertz directed one of his deputies to call the toll-free number and investigate, but hit a dead-end when the only person that could be reached refused to reveal who was behind the call. "Be very suspicious of any calls or messages you receive from people you don't know, asking you to call them back on a toll-free number," urges Sherertz. DWI is charged , Acting on a tip, Dep. Anthony Berry arrested a 37year-old Castleton man for driving while intoxicated on Rt. 626 outside of Castleton on Effective Jan. 1, 2001 (The Country Cafe Washington, VA will be smoke-free for your health and the health of others. Also effective Jan. 1, 2001 We will be closing on the Sabbath for the Lord’s day! Thank you, David & the Country Cafe Staff 540-675-1066 m the afternoon of Dec. 23. According to the police report, Christopher Allen Bowen, 37, was observed in his automobile in the Castleton area, and was headed toward Culpeper when .he was apprehended and charged with the offense. Theft reported Two mirrors were reported stolen off of a 1991 Ford truck parked at the Bennett & Butler used car lot on U. S. 211 near Massie's Comer. According to Sheriff Sherertz, the theft occurred on Dec.. 12. "This is still an active case, which we are pursuing as misdemeanor theft," because the value of the stolen items is probably under $200, said Sherertz. The investigating officer is Dep. Mark Currence. Subscribe to the Rappahannock News 675-3338 * * ★ m * CAFE 11763 lee Hwy., Sperryville. Vfl Thursday. Dec. 27 OPEN MIC Sponsored by Oath CD Friday. Dec. 29 BILL BAKER TRIO Saturday, Dec. 30 WHOT7 Sunday. Dec. 31 RALPH FORTUNE/ JAY POWELL BAND NOW OPEN Thursday - Sunday 5:30 to dosing Family Dining & Fine Mask . 540-987-3162 * www.bluemooncafe.coi Fauquier County's Oldest Independent School We Make Your Investment In -- Your Child's Education Grow -Come See How We Do It Open House Pre-K - K Tuesday, January 9 8:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Snow Date Thursday, January 11 8:15 A.M.-10:30 A.M. Highland School 597 Broadview Avenue Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-1221 Fax: 540-347-5860 E-mail: admin@highlandschool.org www.highlandschool.org Fully accredited by Virginia Association of Independent Schools Photo courtesy of Susan Jones CHEERS: Toasting the New Year are the officers of the Rappahannock County Garden Club for their holiday luncheon at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Pictured left to right are Mary, Revercomb, Helen Platt, Lucia Kilby and Joanne Tepper. Mary saves the: niffht! By Walter Day Rappahannock News Writer The night of the recent ice storm Rosie and Walter Day were returning to Flint Hill from Front Royal in their Mercury. At the bottom of the mountain on the Flint Hill side, as Mr. Day recalls, the rear end of the vehicle decided to replace the front end without his permission. The result was dramatic, at least to the Days. The auto ended in a ditch tilted on the driver's side. Walter Day says that he thought they were finished although the air bags and seat belts had saved them from injury, the car quickly filled with smoke and he was in fear that fire was soon to come. His first thought was how to get out. There was nothing he could use to break the windows. Fortunately the battery still worked as did the power windows. The smoke cleared, which relieved the panic. Rosie Day by this time had determined that she was unhurt and waited in the car watching for help. Mr. Day managed to get out the window on the driver s side but ended up lying in four inches of freezing water. He tried to lift himself upright by pulling on the board fence that abutted the wreck. Many autos passed by without stopping. About 25 minutes went by when two men stopped to help. Mr. Day called out to them asking them to hurry and help him out of the icy water. When they observed that they Old e Sperryville E Bookshop i Year-End Clearance Sale - To say “Thanks for a great year” - to our Rappahannock neighbors, - . .. we rc uiscounting prices to reuucc our inventory. It’s time to stock up on winter reading now, before we close the shop for our winter break. All hardcover fiction (new) reduced 30%. All used fiction, reduced 50%. All health, diet, garden and cook books, reduced 20%. All Civil War books (new), reduced io%. Sale lasts through January 7. We will close January 8 and reopen in early March. We appreciate your support of your local book store. -Jim and Joan Gannon Old Sperryville Bookshop Main Street, Sperryville 540-987-8444. Open Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. would have to wade in waist deep they said that they did not want to get their feet wet. A young woman named Mary arrived. She got a passerby to notify 911 and then charged through the water. The two men followed. She wrapped Mr. Day in her coat and her arms, placed her hood on his head and then helped carry him to the ambulance. She knew what to do and she did it. The Days were taken to the Warren Memorial Hospital. They were uninjured. It took the emergency room crew about an hour to warm Mr. Day up to normal. They then went home. "Dear Daddy" It is true you don't know how much you d miss Someone until they are gone, I love you so much and i’m sorry this happened to you, you were such a good person. Everyone knew that, you just loved your wife and wanted to be with her. / can If believe someone would take you away from and you family, you were always there for me. and no that you ain t. / don’t know if / can take it. Being at home imd not seeing you isn't the same. I keep thinking you went somewhere and you are coming back. / have been looking for you in ybur room and in the kitchen. I just want to hear your voice and hear you tell me you love me and that everything w!U be ok. For almost two years you were like a trunher and a Father to me. you talked to me about everything and even cried with me because we wanted her to come hack to us. I don’t know what i'm going to do without you. You were my life. Everyone called me a “Daddy's Girls" but I was proud to he called that. I'm glad of one thing you you prayed all of the time and read your Bible and when you couldn't sleep you always opened the Bible and laid it across your chest, and you told me to do the same. So I believe you prayed the night it happened. But I know you w ere the Itest Dad in the world. You always thought of everyone before yourself, and that's how you w ill be remembered. You were loved more than you will ever know. Your Daughter, Crystal SAVE 50% :r Clearance to 75% OFF ^HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ♦H 5/ CHRISTMAS SWEATERS w As* rCATALOG OVERSTOCKS ^^Addytional savings in the Outlet Attic December 26 - January 15 10:00am - 5:00pm daily closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 Faith Mountain Company The Oki Sperryv:!le School House ('.orner ot Routes ' Sperry ville, VA 22740 (540) 0K7-8 45.4 ivwu . fait timou ntiiiiM uni is: 211

——Eappafjannocfe i£etos— Established 1B77 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: RappNewsOtlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2000 Our View John McCarthy Citizen of the year — who better? It's unanimous.. John McCarthy is Rappahannock News' Citizen of the Year, and what a perfect choice he is. He has dealt with cell towers. E911 problems, zoning code changes, ball fields, capital improvements, budgets, refuse and recycling centers, the Aileen property, County vehicles, the library, schools, bears, highways, golf courses, emergency communications, vandalism, and a small fire or two. He has provided his expertise, attention, time dnd concern unstintingly and with good cheer. He is intelligent, he is diligent, and he is unflagging. There is no other choice for the year 2000. Thank you John McCarthy! Previous citizens 1978 Eva Smith 1979 Herbert Barksdale and Mary B. Quaintance 1980 Rachel Aylor 1981 Mr. and Mrs. William Carrigan 1982 Howard and Helen Holschuh 1983 Don and Judy Bomberger 1984 Mr. and Mrs. James P. Jamieson 1986 William A. Buntin 1986 Raynor V. Snead 1987 Roger Roach '*■' * 1988 Phil Irwin 1989 James W. Fletcher 1990 Frances Thornton 1991 Maurice OBannon 1992 The Rev. Jennings W. Hobson 111 1993 Marie Davis 1994 Barbara Gentry 1995 Paul Nichols 1996 Louise van Dort 1997 Col. J. Stewart Willis 1998 John Hartline 1999 The Fletcher Family Rappahannock Today Photo courtesy of Kathie Russo' Old Rag Mountain Pony Club members working hard at their Holiday Bake Sale, while Santa looks on outside of Horse N Hound in Flint Hill on Dec. 9. Members, left to right, include: Emma Boddery, Allison Russo, Kimberly Pankow, Christine Pankow and Allison Russo. Letters Praying for justice on behalf of son I, Virginia Compton, the mother of Danny Compton (who was shot to death in the Pullen Trailer Court on Oct. 19) would like to come forth and tell the truth about this sad and sick death. I cannot go on with this any longer. I wish that was this was me and not him. I left my house the night of the shooting when I got a call from Danny's daughter about the incident. I drove very fast down Route 729, and when I got to the trailer court I asked several times who was in the trailer. A man I knew said it was a Compton boy who had been shot. I ran to the door as fast as I could. I got to the top of the steps, and two people grabbed me, pulling me down. I personally got a good look at the door — which it has been reported my son knocked down before he was shot — and it was shut tight, and they said I could not go in there. I said "Oh please let me go in there and just let me lay my hands on him and pray for him, please, please." I had to stay there inside a sheriff s car door, and as I did so I kept my eyes on that door. Not a dent or a scratch. The trailer did not belong to a stranger, and Danny was not trying to break in, as has been inferred from peo pie who read news accounts of the incident. Danny knew the person who lived there, and his wife Cathy was in the trailer. He had no weapons on him whatsoever. He never owned a gun, and neither did he ever carry any weapons with him. This boy had a heart of gold. This has cut my heart out, and it feels as though every gut has been pulled out of me. I am trying to tell the truth. I pray to God that justice will be done. Virginia Compton Castleton Greetings extended During this period of joy and good cheer, I wish to take this opportunity to wish for the staff at the Rappahannock News, the officers and employees of Rappahannock County, the Administrators and staff of Rappahannock Public Schools, the citizens of Rappahannock County, (and especially the residents of Stonewall/Hawthome District, whom I am privileged to represent on the Rappahannock County School Board), a most joyous Holiday Season and a Happy and prosperous New Year! E. Franklin Warner Member, Rappahannock County School Board Thanks I would like to thank the people of Rappahannock County who have made the fruit sale for the band a great success. The money from the fruit sale is used for the band programs in the schools. Sally Havstad Fruit Chairman Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 50 YEARS AGO Dec. 21,1950 A list of late minute suggestions before Christmas appeared from Toyland, * Second Floor at Bradford's Store in Flint Hill. The list included: American Flyer trains, flexible flyer sleds, scooters, cowboy suits, pool tables, woodburning sets, dolls, doll carriages, blackboards, and much, much more. ; The Auxiliary of the ' Rappahannock Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor a ; square dance at the Rappahannock High School • auditorium on Friday, Dec. 29. Music will be furnished I by the Virginia Playboys of Warrenton. Stag or drag $1.50, spectators 75 cents. \ From the office of W.H. ; Lyne, who has been appointed local coordinator of Civil ; Defense, comes the naming > of the following organization chiefs for Rappahannock ! County: Chief Emergency Police Service, Sheriff J.W. Critzer. Chief Emergency Medical * Service, Dr. W.R. Johnson. Chief Emergency Welfare Service, Mrs. Elizabeth | Buntin. Chief Emergency Utility ' Service, V.H. Rosser. Chief Emergency Public Works, Service W.H. Brady. Chiefs Emergency Fire Service, L.V. Merrill and G.M. Black. 25 YEARS AGO Dec. 11, 1975 The Rappahannock Hunt has scheduled a Junior fox hunt to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 from the Club Hound Kennels at M.F.H. Fletcher's Thornton Hill Farm. This New Year's Eve hunt will be cap-free, which means that all junior hunters are invited to take part without paying the usual capping fee of $5. Jeffrey LeHew, a Jr. member and one of the winning teams of the 1975 Orange County Hunt's time trails, will act as Master of Fox Hounds on that day. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne of Washington celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Payne, Locust Shade Farm at Amissville*. The Paynes were married Dec. 19, 1925 in Luray. They have seven children, all of whom joined them Sunday. Members of the Washington Ladies Auxiliary were honored with a surprise dinner Dec. 15 given by the men of the Fire Company and Rescue Squad. The men prepared and served the dinner which was a gesture to show their appreciation for the support which these women give all year. Cooks included Brad Fisher, 'Kermit Weakley, Jackie Estes, Jennings Hobson, Bobby Brown and Ed Clark. Ladies attending were Frances Foster, Ruth Ann Eastham, Ruth Clark, Pauline Bruce, Etta Estes, Ethel Bailey and Sarah Brown. Sheila Fritts,. a senior at Rappahannock County High School, has been selected as the DAR Good Citizen from her class. She is a member of the National Honor Society and of the annual staff. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne of Washington. Panorama Realty in Sperryville was offering a five room frame house with well on 8 and one-half acres near Peola Mills for only $26,000. Also featured was a well built four room cottage on 3/4 acre near Sperryville, ideal for sportsman with easy access and frontage on trout stream for only $12,500. 10 YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 1990 When Frances Thornton became Rappahannock County’s first public health nurse in 1950, she faced a county filled with people who in too many cases were unaware of the importance of proper medical care, especially for children. During her 36 years on the job, she started programs to Photo courtesy of Ellen Welch OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This photograph of Roland Welch, left, and his son, Dale Welch was taken in April 1963 as they admired a new colt at their farm near Flint Hill. teach parents, the importance of proper medical care, then saw some of those same programs discontinued because the education was so successful. As a native of Rappahannock County, Mrs. Thornton had first-hand experience with the problems of the small rural county, and it gave her a head start as she organized what became, for many years, a one-woman health department. Mrs. Thornton was named citizen of the year for 1990. The unique vocal and instrumental ensemble Trapezoid will bring its uncommon blend of talents to Washington for a concert at Rappahannock High school on Saturday, Jan. 19. The five-member group, which is based in Rappahannock County and is led by founding member Paul Reisler, will also introduce music from its new recording for Narada Equinox, "Moon Run." The concert is sponsored by the seventh grade class of Rappahannock Elementary School and Ki Theatre. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND

SPORTS Alumni tournament slated The Rappahannock County High School Athletic Department is sponsoring the 10th annual Alumni Basketball Tournament on Dec. 29 and 30. Game times will be 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. There will be both a men's and women's division. The men's division will play both games on Friday night and the championship game on Saturday. Prior to the first Alumni game on Friday night the RCHS Junior Panther (eighth grade) boys' basketball team will play the eighth grade boys team from Wakefield School from The Plains. On Saturday night the women's division will play the first game at 6 p.m. and the men's championship game will be at 8 p.m. The following individuals have volunteered to be coaches: Men's teams • James Baldwin • Walter Frye • Kevin Jolliffee • Gary Settle Women's teams • Roz Alexander Recreational softball and j baseball clinics scheduled Open clinics for baseball/softball pitchers and catchers in grades six through ; 12 are scheduled to begin in • January. The clinics are focusI ing on those boys and girls \ interested in becoming pitchers and catchers. The girls program for pitchers and catchers will begin on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 12:30 until 2 p.m. in the RCHS gym. The boys program for pitchers and catchers will begin on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 until 4 p.m. in the Elementary School gym. The following Sundays the boy's clinics will be held immediately after the girls' clinic in the RCHS gym. There will be no cost for the instruction. Other instruction for other positions will be held at a later date. All participants should come dressed with proper workout clothing and their appropriate baseball or softball gloves. For more information, call the Assistant Principal, Mike Tupper at 987-8575. '■ i, r Holiday break sports schedule | Dec. 27 Away Varsity/JV Basketball § at Page Jr. Varsity vs Page 10 a.m. Jr. Varsity vs Luray 11:30 a.m. Varsity vb Page 8:45 p.m. Dec. 28 Away Varsity Basketball vs < TBDTBD Away Varsity Volleyball at Madison ' Varsity vs Orange 11:30 a.m. Home Rappahannock First Annual Holiday Wresting Iburnament 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 29 Home Alumni Basketball Tournament (, First game (men) 6 p.m. Second game (men) 8 p.m. ■ Dec. 30 Home Alumni ; Basketball Tournament - ; ;; First game (women) 6 p.m/ Second game (men) 8 p.m. Upcoming '* Athletic Events Jan. 2 Home Basketball vs Madison 6 p.m. Jan 5 Away Volleyball at Manassaa Park 6 p .m. Happy New Year from the Rappahannock News staff 5 Broadview Ava., Routes 29 A 211,Warrenton, VA • (540) 347*2189 • Connie Compton There was a team draft meeting held on Saturday, Dec. 23 at 12. Designated coaches drafted teams at that time. Coaches should have contacted players by Wednesday, Dec. 27. If you desire to play in this year's tournament and have not been contacted by a coach, please contact the High School Athletic Director, Mr. Jon Smythe at 547-2101 (home) or 399-4896 (pager). There will be a registration fee of $10 per player that must be paid upon registering. Please contact us immediately if you are interested in playing. InLovinq Memotw of. Fred Adams Margaret Adams Mary B. Atkins Biily Aylor John Thomas Bell. Jr. Florene Berry Bernice Biegen Terry Bozzo John R. Bradshaw Alice Brady Mary Brady Robert Brady Moffett Brady, Sr. Michael Breeden Margaret Brenner Joseph Brookes Grady L. Brown John Albert Brown Shirley Broyles Della Bryant Margaret Buckle Cera Campbell Ruby Cannon A. Kelsie Carpenter William Carrigan Robert Chadwell Charles Chaney A.W. Chewning Marie Clarke Ashby Clatterbuck Anna Clore Margaret Close Sim Collier Helen Connell Cecil Coppedge Corky Cronk Walter Davis Andrew L. Deal Elizabeth A. Dennis Oscar Alan Dodson Pauline Duffer John E. Dyer Francis L. Edens, Jr. E. Maurice Ellington Loda S. Ellington Wade Erwin Beverly Ewens Constance Ferguson Elizabeth Finks John B. Finks Col. & Mrs. John Fray Waldemar Fuhlbrugge J.M. Gibbs Evelyt) Gill Ariine Gooch Fred Graves Carolyn Griffith Harold Griffith Mary Griffith Lillie Grigsly George Gulas Louise Hackney Mr. & Mrs. R.W. Hardy Eileen Hellond Davis Herndon Maggie Hicks Donald M. Highlander Bowman Hoffman Irma Holmes Robert Hudgins Buddy Hughes Milton F. Jeffries Hugh Antram Mr. & Mrs. Nat Clatterbuck Jerome Comweli Ann Frazier Hospice of the Rapidan Board Members James Jenkins Lucy Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. John Jenkins Rudy Jenkins Van Jenkins John W. Jenkins, Sr. John W. Johnson Lottie Johnston David D. Jones Lawrence & Lauren Jones Carroll Jordan NeidaE. Kilby Jeff King Jimmy Kirby Jonas Klein John Knighton Louise Knighton Frank LaCava Susan Lake Annie LaPalme Richard Latham Pamela Lawson Eleanor M. Lemer Evelyn G. Lewis Charles W. Lewis, Sr. Calley Leigh Lillard Floyd Litten Capt. Janes Littlejohn Jean Littlejohn Thomas Liverman W.C. Buddy Locker Alvin Lohr George Lohr Loved Ones James Loveless Terry Lucie Maurice Lunsford Leonard & Elsie Marsh Edythe Maschke Helen McCann Clarence McCulloch Ruth McLaren David Miller Myrtle Mitchell Sarah Mitchell Frances Moffett Jack Montgomery Norman Morelock Jennie Motto Floyd Mozingo Keith Mozingo Maureen Myers Dollie Nalls Fred & Laura Oney Verna Parks Richard Payne Henry Perkins Polly Powell Margaret Priddy Minnie Pullen Michael Lee Racer Mr&Mrs RL Reasonover, 9 Alba Reddle Helen Rewrs Russell W. Riley Maude Rosser Eve Sanger Sandy Scheer Shirley Schrack Bernard Schwartz James Serroka Mary Seymour Lyne Shackleford Fannie Sims JoAnne Singleton Byrd Smith Louise Smith Raymond Smith Charles & Bonnie Sudduth Janet B. Swan Russell S. Tanner R.B. Tatum Raymond Taylor Marta Tholand Carl Thomas Patricia Todd Jennie Trentanove Douglas Walker Tucker Douglas Wood Tucker Margaret Turner Jean Tuttle Bud Tyrrell Gladys Umhau Vietnam Veterans Jeff Walker James E. Walker, Jr, J. Blackburn Watts Georgia Weakley Kelly Weakley Mary Weaver Eleanor M. Wheeler J. Roy Wheeler W. Russell Wheeler, Sr. Robert White Elizabeth M. Williams Mozelle Williams Ella Bayne Woodward Christine Yowell In. Honor of Hospice of the Rapidan Staff Hospice of the Rapidan Volunteers Rob Jones Cagney Nicole Lillard Cody Austin Lillard ,</ Nancy Linke Susan O'Bannon Kenneth & Eleanor Place Magen Seale Bobby & Jo Singleton With special thanks to: Ed Clore, Junior Sisk, Ray Tomczak, Eddie CuOop & David Smith & REC, Joseph Gudyka & Eric Evans I Hospice of the Rapidan P.O. Box 1715 Culpeper VA 22701 540-825-4840 www.hotr.org EVERYONE CAN SHOP THE CO-OP! Year-End Farm Supply AMI H 'XMu> UL1UIZ BALE HAY FEEDERS End of the Year Savings on Your Farm Supply Needs! Universal DELUXE POLY MINERAL FEEDER ^$169.95 :23Aga. KEYSTONE : BARBED WIRE $32.95/roll Mtnmw Apache 150 Bu. 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If you ever get marooned on a desert isle or lost at sea, this is the book you'll want with you. • A Ramble through Rappahannock, by Laura A. Matthews ($12). This is an insightful new look at Al/TO DETAIL 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 • Refimshing • Restorations • Reproductions 540-987-8443 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-SKip Shop tot oomptete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • sip Covers & Upholstery RnMentM A Commercial Rt 211 Amissvilla. VA 937-5500 CHIMNEY CLEANING Chimney Sweeping Relining OOi "ptu/utitd Service Fully Insured 16 ‘Ifttv* ZtjunitMCt Bruce Vierting (540) 675*3508 Joseph F. Keyser Construction, Inc. 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Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified _540-675-3249 excellent organizer ... he knows so much about the County and all—it's a pleasure to work for him." She said that John is an avid music lover and, from the books piled up on his desk, an avid reader too. They include: The Cell Phone Handbook; When City and Country Collide; Suburban Nation; Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life; Going Local; Laws of the Landscape; and Landscape Architecture. This collection reflects the seriousness with which he Rappahannock County's evolution from an agricultural society to a retirement community and arts enclave on the urban fringe. Mixing history with interviews with local residents, the book explores the tensions and risks that come with change and development. The author is a local woman whose clear-eyed look at a county in transition provides plenty of food for thought and debate. • Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J.K. Rowling ($25.95). If you don’t know about this book by now, you've been living in a cave. Fourth in the series of phenomenal best sellers by a British writer, this ongoing tale of magic and myth by now has become a worldwide sensation, with three more books in the series to come. If you need to know more, ask any kid you see. • Fandex Field Guide to trees ($9.95). This is the most unusual entry on the list, and not exactly a book. It's an ingenious guide to trees of North America, done on 50 cards that swivel open like a fan, showing the shape and color of the tree's leaves, and illustrating the bark, nuts and flowers, deals with County affairs, his point of reference, and the importance that he places upon continuing the work of maintaining Rappahannock County as the rural sanctuary that it is. We are thankful that Susan McCarthy and children, Caitlin, Molly, Cullen and Fiona have shared him with us, and we are blessed to have him as our County Administrator, as a fellow resident, and as a friend. The Rappahannock News has the distinct honor of naming John McCarthy as Citizen of the Year for 2000. with a description of habitat and other details. It's a great help in identifying that mysterious tree in your back yard or a nearby woodlot. • Rappahannock County History, by Elizabeth and C.E. Johnson Jr. ($24.95). This is another hardy perennial—a folksy but comprehensive history of the county from colonial times forward, including facts, legends and maybe some myths about our towns, schools, churches, post offices, stores, farms, and people. It's a must for every home library and a good guide for people who think they'd like to live here, or once did. All the books on the list are available for sale at the Old Sperryville Bookshop on Main Street in the historic village, or may be ordered by mail by writing to P.O. Box 249, Sperryville, Va. 22740, or by email to bookchurch@earthlink.net. The book shop begins its year-end clearance sale on Thursday, through Jan. 7, after which it will close for a winter break, until early March. For further information, call the book shop at 9878444. Finally.. the 21st century arrives All the attention was focused last year on the new millennium in which, for the first time in everyone's memory, the new year would not begin with the number 1. It was the end of the 1900s and the start of the 2000s. Some of the eager promoters wanted to look just a bit further: There was some talk of the new 21st century and the new 3rd millennium. But of course, everyone who actually counted to 20, or 2000, noticed that the number ends in 0 and not with a 9. The 20th century that we had all be living in so long, had started with 1901 and it didn't really end with 1999, but Sunday really is the last day of the 20th century we have been so anxious to put behind us. New Year's Day really is the first day of the 21st century, and simultaneously the new 3rd millennium. w Our view Of course nothing more new will happen Monday than happens every New Year's Eve when some children -- Some of us can remember "Buck Rogers and the 21st Century”, on the radio (before television when radio had half hour adventure programs). Well, we don't expect to meet Buck, but the 21st century really soon will be here. And if the new year is a good time to make positive resolutions to take into the future, this one ought be even more important. How much better might the world be if we could keep our good will and intentions not only into the new year, but well into at least the early years of the new 3rd millennium? Ode to Ladybugs : I have a little wooden house It's full of ladybugs They're.in the windows, ceilings, walls and dead upon my rugs. We try to vacuum as a means Of putting them away But somehow a new crop of them Appears each passing day. We know the season of this plague Is only wintertime. For dealing with their abundance now makes summer that much more sublime. It seems they need to have a place They can survive the cold. But after seven years of this I'm afraid it's getting old. For they fly from here to there to here When my tea becomes their roost. I've even tasted ice cream, seasoned with Ladybug au jus. Their free fall frantic winding spasmodically through the air rind them aeronautically challenged As they land in foodstuffs and my hair. Someday I'll have to find a true concoction I can use Tb thwart these insane little beasts from getting in my food. But till that day, all grace that we can muster, we must find to suffer cute little ladybugs And help us to unwind. The mystery that keeps them here and getting in our face While we try with all futility to remove them from our space. We must think this is blessing chosen only for a few. For when I think of flying spiders, flying ladybugs will do. Evelyn Oyster Castleton

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 •Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 Countryside m ft* IDecember 27, 2000 A- ft.www.timescommunitv.com Citizen of the Week Catherine Lane Family: Husband, Wayne of almost 25 years; two sons, Danny and Steven; parents, James and Carol Marangoni of Castleton and one brother, Jimmy. Occupation: Cook at the Rappahannock County Jail Hometown: Falls Church Points in between: "Our family went to the Philippines when I was nine, came back to the United States at 12 and then moved to Culpeper and lived there for ten years. I have been a resident of Rappahannock County since 1981." Education: Graduated from Culpeper High School in 1977. Community: "I was a member of the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company for eight years. For the past several years, I have helped Captain Jeff Brown with Shop with a Deputy program and DARE Day. I strongly feel that our children of today are tomorrow's future, so it is important to keep them on the right track and helping with community programs such as the two mentioned is a step in the right direction." Church: Member of Washington Baptist Church Interests: "The outdoors, animals, birds, reading, walking, spending time with family and riding my 4-wheeler." Most interesting travel experience: "Going to the Philippines. When you see how other people live, you appreciate our country so much more. Enjoyed seeing Hawaii on the way over and Japan on the way 1 back." Hardest/most important Job: "Being a wife and mother." Accomplishments: "Raising two yyonderful sons is first and then becoming an EMT and firefighter. I also helped to build our house in 1987." i Rappahannock I In Brief F Life after High | School discussion ! set for Friday, jan. 5 at RCES On Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria several fecent 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 675-1819. < A bit of backyard blue By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Blue Jays are large, sociable birds. Some people love them and 1 some people love to hate them. Regardless of your position, the Blue Jays can be found throughout our county. Personally, I rather like the Blue Jay. The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) is a bird that wears my favorite color very well. Standing up to a foot tall, the Blue Jay is not entirely blue. | It has a white belly, chin and face with a noticeable black ring that resembles a necklace, extending from 1 the back of its head and around to its breast. The Blue Jay also has a crest on top of its head that can be raised and lowered at will. Anyone that has observed a Blue Jay for any length of time knows these birds have a habit of "planting" seeds and acorns. Jays are actually very beneficial and are responsible for many of the trees and forests we ! have. Their loud voice and aggressive manner will always let us know when they are in our backyard. The Blue Jay is, admittedly, a bit of a birdfeeder bully at times. It will come swooping in to a feeder with wings spread and doing the best verbal imitation of a hawk you will ever hear. This then causes other bifds at the feeder to scramble for cover, thinking a hawk is after them, leaving the jay to fill up on its feeder favorites. There are many jays in North America including the Scrub Jay, found in the west, the Steller's Jay and Pinyon Jays found in the western mountains, and well-known to many in Rappahannock county, the eastern Blue Jay. Regardless where you live in our area, you will most likely have a visit from one of our local eastern Blue Jays. The Blue Jay is a member of the crow family. All members in this family share similar traits such as a raucous song and calls, strong heavy bills and an appetite for just about anything whether it is plant or animal. It is believed by many that crows and jays are some of the smartest birds in the world. Most jays live year round in their chosen territory, except for our eastern Blue Jay, which moves slightly northward during the breeding season. Jays won't nest in birdhouses, but construct large, open shelf nests. They prefer sticks and twigs for nesting materials. Since building a nest can take hundreds of trips, you can offer a pile of sticks and twigs nearby to help them out: They will also line their nests with grasses and mud. Male and female Blue Jays are identical in size and color. The males and female act very similar to each other making it even more difficult to tell them apart. About the only time you can determine the male from the female is in the spring when the male will feed the female. This is a behavior that is used to establish pair bonds. Beyond that, if you see a Blue Jay incubating eggs it will be the female because the male doesn't do that. After hatching, both parents feed the young. Each winter Blue Jays gather together in groups of up to 10 individuals from the same and sometimes different families. By late winter the flocks break up and they begin to form mated pairs. The pair will defend their territory from predators such as cats and squirrels but they rarely defend against other Blue Jays, which is very unusual behavior. Parents and the young stay together all summer and into fall. Tbday, you can find jays in just about any habitat from deep forests to our backyards and gardens. They do, however prefer oak woodlands. Their most important natural food source is acorns. The powerful, all-purpose bill of most jays efficient- • ly handles a varied diet. Most of their diet is vegetable, but they also eat some insects. They will also feed on Photo from the files of John Trott Blue Jay berries such as elderberries, cherries and dogwood. Most of you familiar with jays know that if you put out whole, raw peanuts, they will draw the jays in your area like a magnet. Offer whole peanuts in what is known as a plat* form feeder. A platform feeder is simply a frame about 2-feet square made from a 1 x 2-inch board. Completely cover the bottom of the frame by stapling a piece of wire screen just like that in your storm door to it. A handful of peanuts can then be placed on the screen. Legs can be added to the feeder or even a roof. At our backyard platform feeder we offer raw peanuts but we break most of them in half so other birds have a chance to grab a few. If left whole Jays will usually take one whole peanut, stuff it down its ' throat, then fill its mouth with another, then quickly fly away to bury them. Once buried the bird will find a leaf and cover the nut. It is amazing to watch. If making a platform feeder is something you are not comfortable attempting to do you can also present the peanuts directly on the ground of on a flat surface. Blue jays also enjoy whole or shelled black-oiled sunflower seed and striped sunflower seed as well. Suet is also a favorite backyard feeder food. There are special suet mixtures that are commercially made that contain nuts, fruit, seed, and even insects. Place these in special feeders that enclose the suet in wire mesh and watch them discover ' this new treat. There is a huge variety of suet cake recipes available, for more information the local library would be a good place to start. Here are two homemade bird cake recipes to get you started. The recipes are: 1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup lard 1 2 cups quick cook oats 2 cups commeal 1 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar Melt the peanut butter and lard and add remaining ingredients and • cool. • — - • 2 cups fresh ground suet 1 cup peanut butter 2 cups yellow com meal 2 cups fine cracked com Melt suet in a saucepan over low heat. Allow it to cool thoroughly, then reheat it. Add peanut butter, stirring until melted and well blended. Add dry ingredients to the suetpeanut-butter blend, and mix well. Pour into forms or suet-feeders, and cool until hardened. These recipes are examples of things you can do to attract birds to your yard. These can be prepared at a reasonable cost and you can add things or omit things as long as you enjoy yourself I am sure the birds will appreciate your efforts. Happy Birding! Illustrator’s holiday exhibit at Longwood Internationally published illustrator Stephen R. Wagner’s personal art was the focus of a month-long show at the Bedford Gallery, Longwood College, Farmville, during November. The exhibition featured art work produced solely for the artist and not for commercial clients. The 30 painting, drawings and prints were chosen evenly between Wagner's annual Christmas cards and his fantasy food. Many of these food and holiday pieces were displayed at the Rappahannock Library during July and November of 1999. A closing reception held Dec. 9 was well attended by students and faculty, who expressed interest and support. The students were particularly interested in the several exhibits showing the development of a piece of art from conception to finished product, including Wagners 1999 "Y2K" Christmas card, and a large food fantasy, Carnival in Venice, still in progress. Instructors and professors were impressed with the variety of styles, techniques and media utilized, as well as the overall educational value of the exhibit. Wagner notes that despite MTV, computer games and the general media blitz, enrollment in the art department at Longwood is growing. Longwood s courses still teach fundamentals of art, ramer man me computer-oriented curriculum offered by many art schools today. Drawing and painting were the earliest forms of lasting expression, notes Wagner, predating the written word. It has endured through the centuries, and, in this country, survived the invention of photography. Art flourished in the first half of the 1900's, which was the golden age of illustration «Siv\_C^<Sciv^~ Cj o C2) ^°^QQ ^^^ryowg c\Cqjjc=l <^£^\ro5fc ^Y^iC .o Wagner said he was particularly glad to have the opportunity to show his works in progress, as well as developmental techniques, utilized in an academic setting where young people are learning about careers in the arts. featuring great painters like N.C. Wyeth, Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell. wuguer s pieuuei exhibit of oil paintings, Turf and Surf,” at the Packing Shed Gallery in October of this year, featured many local scenes as well as wild life, and also reflected his love of the ocean and other bodies of water. He has been an illustrator for more than 35 years, and is currently illustrating a series of educational books for the National Geographic Society. Wagner lives in Washington, with his wife Kerri, in their hilltop Bed and Breakfast, Sycamore Hill House & Gardens. A sampling of Wagner's portfolio may be viewed online at www.fineillustration.com.

Church k ? ■ — 0;+ v" * v Sz'jK**- ■ ? Activities Jt* Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Sen/ice 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. J / 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 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. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Choir Practice 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: Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 'Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Children's Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. FT Baptist Rev. Randi Maki Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday SchooMO a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second, Fourth and Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Winter wonderland this week in county Sleigh bells ring are you listening? In the lane snow is glistening. This has been true at my home this week, as well as at many others. It was a real "Winter Wonderland." When I was a teenager and there were three sisters and a brother at home, we would hitch the horse up to the sleigh and go for a ride at the first measurable snow. What a memorable ride it was, riding around the loop in the Hollow. If there were too many of Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 us, with the neighbor children, we would use the handmade slide. This also had runners and they were made from four-inch hickory poles. Once they had been used many times, the poles became flat and it would really slide, hence the name "slide." With a couple of inches or more of snow you felt as though you were flying. Specially when the horse would trot. Our horse was "Old Nell" and she was really a work horse, but ready to take us on a joy ride any time she was not needed for work. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser were in Winchester on Thursday visiting their children, Ms. Deborah Keyser, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser, Katie and David. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yoder of Elizabeth town, Pa., are spending several days this week with Mrs. Ruby Dwyet I hope each of you have had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends. Call me with your news and make it a good week. Ruritans select new officers for 2001 Happy New Year to one and all! I hope everyone enjoyed his or her Christmas. The new ' officers for the Ruritan Club, which take effect January 2001 are as follows: President Roger Poe; Vice President Jeffrey Billings; Treasurer Jerry Curtis; Secretary John Adams; First year Director Perry Rudicille; Second year Director Gilbert Lawrence and Third year Director Edward Lawrence. And I am told they Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 did not have to recount! The Amissville Communitj Christmas elves delivered IS food baskets, 24 fruit baskets and 25 poinsettias on Dec. 21. Special thanks to all those who donated food, money and their time, especially Mrs. Dorothy Hackley and Mrs. Nancy Nichols. The Ruritan's had their drawing at Hackley's Store on Dec. 21. Luke Morrison pulled the winners and they are as follows: Gloria Mills won the handsewn quilt, Gayle Phillips and Michele Herbert, both won machine made quilts, the gold pocket watch went to Dane Rinehart and the chain saw to Christy Gibbons. Thank you to all those that bought the raffle tickets to support the Ruritan's. A special happy first birthday to my niece Miah Coffman! ‘ Have a happy and safe New Years, don't make ahy resolutions that you cdn't keep. Woodville highlights Woodville Baptist Church held their Christmas play on Sunday night, Dec. 17. They had a very good attendance and refreshments were served after the play. Good fellowship was enjoyed by all. The children did well under the direction of Mrs. Edie Falls. The WMU of Woodville Baptist Church met at the church Tuesday night with three members and two visitors present. Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz attended funeral services for Don R. Fisher Sr. in Williamsburg recently. On Monday evening, Woodville By JUNE CLARK s 987-8827 Dec. 18 Pat and Charles Whorton and Rodney and Jo Vest attended the Farm Bureau Christmas party in Winchester. Greetings for a wonderful New Year are extended to all Woodville residents. January according to the almanack January temperatures according to the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack, are expected to be average with precipitation also expected to be average. Weather watch: The New Year opens fair, windy, cold (15), then snow or rain (6-8), but fair, cool (9,10). More rain or snow, cool (11,12). Next, stormy, periods of snow or rain (13-18), followed by fair, breezy, cool (19-23). Expect more snow or cold rain (24-26), fair, colder (27,28). The month winds up with rain or snow, cold (29-31). Full moon: January's Full Moon occurs on Jan 9 at 3:24 p.m. E.S.T. and is known as the Wolf Moon. Special notes: Jupiter is the ruling planet for 2001. Take down decorative Christmas greens on Twelfth Night, Jan. 6 or "Old Christmas". Holidays: Observe Lee, Jackson, King Day on Monday, Jan. 15. Welcome the first President of our country for the New Millennium on Saturday, Jan. 20. The garden: As the catalogs from various garden supply houses and nurseries begin arriving, make plans for this year's garden. Try some new varieties along with the tried and true of the past. Church happenings for New Year’s weekend 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 additional information call 987-8845 or 987-8066. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 31 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. New 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. Flint Hill Baptist Church Services will be held at Flint Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, December 31 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Farmer delivering the message. Services at Flint Hill Baptist are normally held on the second, fourth, and fifth Sundays of each month with Pastor Robert Goff. All are invited to attend.. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. 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?arent Teacher Organization activities , . By Wayne Switzer PTO Secretary Y' The December PTO group met and the following activities/reports were issued: Playground Shannon Swain announced ■she will be stepping aside as ' Playground Committee chair. She and PTO President Jimmy Swindler will contact active committee members, especially Jennifer Deal, • about a transition to new leadership. After many years of Swain's strong and capable leadership her contributions will be very much missed. Swain and the meeting attendees discussed the current status of the pavilion project. She emphasized the need for a project manager who , knows construction to pull together the various aspects of • ;the job. Selecting a site for the • structure was discussed in some detail, with no firm resolution. There are two competing possibilities: on the upper playground near the soccer fields, or behind the school near the new baseball fields. •The benefits were weighed with the general guideline of trying to serve the largest group of users. Maintenance and potential for misuse were also compared for the two alternatives, but the president expressed the preference that fears of misuse should not be the primary deciding factor in siting. Treasurer's report The president delivered round figure’ information on the poinsettia sales in the absence of a treasurer's report. Total receipts nearly doubled to $4500 over last year's $2500. A number of plants were not picked up, leaving total profits in question but standing at $1300 at least. Cordelia and Company generously purchased many of the left over plants and a final report will come when the figures are in. The gift basket fundraiser was still in progress, but receipts are almost twice as high as last year. This is a very low investment, nonintrusive fundraiser that’s also very festive and popular with students and teachers. Kaye Kohler has once again done an outstanding job with this, and I'm sure she would appreciate any help as this turns into a tradition. Think about pitching in again next year to encourage students and others to donate items for baskets, collect baskets and materials, and help make the baskets. Event calendar On Friday, Jan. 5 the PTO will co-sponsor an event with Headwaters, borrowing from our own successful meeting format: 6 p.m. potluck dinner and 7 to 8 p.m. meeting at the elementary school cafeteria. The meeting will consist of a panel of RCHS graduates from two to 15 years ago. They will /Breakfast, lunch menus RCES . Breakfast: Tuesday, Jan 2: Cinnamon swirl toast or cereJ al/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 3: Bagel •'French toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. _ * Thursday, Jan 4: Rapp. • McMuffin or cereal/milk, -' Coast, juice and milk. Friday, Jan. 5: Breakfast •'pizza or cereal/milk, toast, ‘■■ jtidce and milk. Lunch: Tuesday, Jan. 2: The new pizza, steamed succotash, choice of fruit, choice of milk. Wednesday, Jan 3: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, ° choice of fruit, hot biscuit/but• ■ ter, choice of milk. Thursday, Jan. 4: Spaghetti/beef, cheese, steamed corn, choice of fruit, homemade garlic bread, choice "df milk. •l- Friday, Jan. 5: Little smok*~ies, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas, choice of fruit, hot ’biiscuit/butter, choice of milk. Clinic opens 0n January iij Rappahannock Free Clinic {{* Satellite is opening a satellite {•{office in Washington January {{{2001. Beginning on Jan.' 17, {{Ithe Free Clinic will operate a •{{separate clinic in {{•Rappahannock County. This {{clinic will provide the same • ‘health care services that have {{{been available from the clinic t ’- office in Warrenton for the •■.’past seven years. {{• The Rappahannock Free {{{Clinic will be open on each Jjfrfst and third Wednesday {'•evening, with patient registration starting at 5:30 p.m. The clinic will operate from the {{ Rappahannock County Health •;, Department Building in "{Washington. For additional {{•information call Rob Marino ?Jat the Fauquier Free Clinic at ! {347-0394, or Philip Strange at {,•937-5858. SINK OR SWIM? It's never too late to learn how to swim. Just call us and sign up for a . Red Cross swimming class. + American Red Cross RCHS Lunch: Tuesday, Jan 2: The new pizza, buttered corn, chilled fruit, sugar cookie. A La Carte' The new pizza, grilled ham and cheese, French fries, chilled fruit. Wednesday, Jan. 3: Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, apple pixie pie. A La Carte' Burrito, tuna salad on bun, chilled fruit. Thursday, Jan. 4: Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, buttered carrots, chilled fruit, hot biscuit/butter. A La Carte' Sausage pizza, French fries, chilled fruit. Friday, Jan. 5: Taco's/beef, cheese, seasoned curly fries, garlic bread stick, hot apple cobbler. A La Carte' Chicken pattie on bun, curly fries, chilled fruit. address attendees and answer questions regarding how their school helped and failed to help them in higher education and the working world. Headwaters is hoping through promotion at the high school to get a good turnout of current high schoolers. Elementary school PTO is participating to look for ways to work to improve the system for our own children / students. On Friday, Jan. 19 the PTO will have its next monthly meeting in the elementary school cafeteria. Babysitting is provided at the meeting. All school parents, teachers and any others desiring involvement at the elementary school are welcome to attend. 6 p.m. potluck dinner and 7 to 8 p.m. meeting. Other activities: • Raise money for the ele- • mentary school support work of the PTO (including playground improvements and many other activities) by doing your internet shopping through one of these online, services and designating RCES as the beneficiary. RCES has set up links with several legitimate internet shopping sites that have links to mainstream merchants (Land’s End, Eddie Bauer, Dell, Amazon, Office Max, and Toys R Us to name just a few). When you shop through these sites, a portion of your purchase is donated to our school, at no extra cost in money or time to you! Don't forget this fundraising can be done through others who are already purchasing online - just steer them to our fundraising sites - grandparents, relatives, neighbors and friends who are not already supporting another school or charity this way. The internet shopping sites are: Fundraising.com - RCES account # 5000-302-590 Schoolpop.com - select RCES as your beneficiary Helpaschool.com - select RCES as your beneficiary Schoolcash.com - RCES account # 01080558. This funding source is exclusively for the seventh grade trip to Williamsburg. * Brainstorming: PTO is doing quite well right now for fund raisers and activities through January. We have at least enough money to complete the year, with the possible exception of another round of the teacher discretionary fund mini-grants. When final numbers are in from the poin settia sale and gift baskets we will decide whether to have further fund raisers. We are looking for activities for the remainder of the school year, apart from fund raisers. Continue the brainstorming - remember the rule for the brainstorming phase is ... any and all ideas accepted without criticism. That criticism and throwing out of impractical, or otherwise undo-able stuff happens at a later stage when we narrow the choices. Your very own cherished idea or pet project may be ideal for the PTO to take on for the betterment of the school. The following ideas were floated (the last was the most popular): 1. A co-sponsored forum with the First Thursday group (still in planning stages). 2. The Buttercup Ball we have tentatively decided to sponsor around May. 3. Assistance with the Accelerated Reader program the school has begun. This program is a series of tests students take on a computer, each test for a specific book. Points are assigned for passing a test, and should be used as incentives, perhaps with some donated gift items from community sponsorship. The school has purchased a starter set, and additional units will cost more. PTO involvement could assist at several levels with this program. There is also an Accelerated Math pro- . gram, which the school is not currently involved in. 4. Work on the school's drinking water supply. Though perfectly safe and regularly tested to prove this, the water has a brown tint and is distasteful to some of the staff and students. Some kind of bottled water supply, automatically served from a few bubblers (no cups!) would be a solution - this would require further research. 5. Assisting the new Rappahannock County School Sports Association in developing feeder sports programs in the elementary school. 6. I've saved the best for last: easily the most popular idea proposed. A community service event geared to kids, for the benefit of a major charity or cause. Example: a jump rope for the heart event. Criteria that are desirable are that it involve a child’s activity and that it teach volunteerism by example. 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Offer good while supplies last ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 IURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 WARRENTON CENTER » WARRENTON. VA » (540) 347-1820 » HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-6 Upcoming Events Softball clinics to begin 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 beginning Jan. 7 at 12:30 p.m. There will be no cost for the instruction. Attendees should come dressed to play in the gym with tennis shoes and their ball gloves. v For more details, call the high school Athletic Director Jon Smythe at 987-8575. PTO meeting scheduled On Friday, Jan. 19 PTO will have its next monthly meeting in the Rappahannock County Elementary School cafeteria. Babysitting is provided at the meeting. All school parents, teachers and any others desiring involvement at the elementary school are welcome to attend. At 6 p.m. there will be a potluck dinner with the meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Services Board to meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at 15361 Bradford Road. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 825-3100, extension 3146, or 825-7391 (TDD). 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. Aerobic classes underway On-going aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:15 to 9:30. A total body workout which includes 30 minutes of tow-impact aerobics, floor work, weights and yoga stretches. For information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. 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 Teacher Recertification, Business, Counseling and Engineering. For more information call 351-1572. 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. Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? Join us. Yoga with Lilo will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Walkins are welcome. Call 675-3584 for more information. 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. Yoga classes available Yoga classes are held at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville every Tuesday at 9 a.rn. Call Karen Loving to register at 547-2596. Native Plant Society plans walk 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 yvalk 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 choraj 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 662-3616. _ Youth Alive! , ting news Irifyouth, ages 10-18 of the Culpeper and Rappahannock areas. Come join us at Youth Alive of Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching. Youth Alive meets at the Viewtown Store on Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subs, pizza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 937-5210.

INDEX Please refer to category you wish to use HWIMW 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Place* 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Salas 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 135. Real Estate For Sale 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190. Real Estate Wanted 193. Real Estate Services 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 1 224. 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 icro. rroauce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Froe 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 La9., Notlce, 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Emplpyment 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 I Employment General Classified Legal Notices Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Automotive 'bur Communi \^GuL>> NORTHERN VIRGINIA P\<L P(*<X*hCbZ New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.<6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 708444-4480 Fauquier 540-3474222 Clarke 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: www.timescommunity.coni By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classlfiod Department, P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday Public/Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday s-1 OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination. Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising 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 Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline for that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the auali^^dvertegd^toguctsoMsgrvice^^ We Accept 4 Rental* ' * ' Apirtnwnts v . 3.5 RMS, BA, 2nd fl. private ent. Pets okay. Lg. yard. $400/mo + util. 703-866-5051 or540987-3344 CHARLESTOWN- 2 or 3 BR, formal DR, hardwood firs, W/D, new kit. & BA, great in-town location, long or short term lease. $775/mo. 703815-3841. TOWN OF WARRENTON, Cape Cod, 3 BR + den, updated, fenced yd. 42x18 deck, $224,500,540-347-6500 MIXED FIREWOOD FOR SALE $125/Cord. 540-9871153 HwNmwIt ^ -■ ■.-• HAY - horse quality hay. Square & round bales. Also round bales for cattle. 540-937-5160 WHEAT- HAY, 700 lb round bales, barnstored, 16% protein. $25/bale. 540-937-7368 Culpeper Co. 15 PUREBRED BLACK Angus Bulls. Ray T. Cannon. 540-937-4900. ■ DIRECTV Mini-satellite dish $69.99 FREE INSTALAT10N &$50 GFT CERTIFICATE Local channels now available! Wei beat al ack/ertEed prces! 1-800-459-7357F-11 — < v""!‘ SHIHTZU FOUND IN AmissviHe area. ' 1st weekend in Dec. 703271-4030 f WMISMSSSSHSk -■ fBES 994 :: FREE KITTENS. Champagne color, 2 females, 1 male. 540-364-3688 STILL SEARCHING FOR BANDIT $2000 Reward!!! Lost 9/7/00 in Orlean/Marshall, VA Male, not fixed, short 1 in. bobbed tail, approx. 25 ibs. His hair is mainly black & white. Please help to bring Bandit home to his heartbroken family. 540-364-1895 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorahna Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wiiiliupen Slip Cover. & Upholstery Residential A Commerical Rt. 211 Ambevilie, VA 937-5500 WORK AT HOME $1,500-$7,000/mo. Free Info: 1-800-887-4896 www.TopDollarFreedom. com CHILDCARE IN MY loving, Christian home in Catlett VA, for 0 - 4 yr old. Call Mary Sue Marsh for more info (540) 788-4337. , * 380 Instruction Vr..„...i.!SL;,, ■ - -v BLUEGRASS BANGO LESSONS, also, guitar, mandolin, & bass. 25 yrs. teaching exp. Teaching in Fauquier e Culpeper 540-364-3034 FREE Sfe2 DAY W 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. r "-■> 470 Trtbut** v. »- .,. - / Llx IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILLY & GENE MCFARLAND Silent memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year. No longer in our lives to share, • But in our hearts you are there. Like fallen leaves the years slip by, But LOVE & MEMORIES never die. The family Misses f«w mad loses mom. WISHING YOV A MERRY CHRISTMAS, SADLY HISSED, THE HCFAHLAND FAMILY FORD BRONCO II ’87, fully loaded, 4x4, 2 dr, auto, exc. cond. Must see to appreciate. Must sell. 540-439-4578 after 7 pm. SUZUKI SAMURAI, 1991, 4x4, runs good, low miles must sell. $3000 OBO. 540-3643638 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 650 Accessories COVER THAT PICK-up bed for the winter. Fiberglass truck cap., 60”W X 88” L. Great condition. $150. 540788-4626 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. GMC JIMMY '1989. auto. 4wd, 2 dr, looks & runs great, all mait. records avail. $4195. 540-3495798 FORD 1997 F-350 XLT, crew cab. dually, diesel, 24K, $27,500. 540-3470363 MERCURY 1994 VILLAGER: garage kept, great shape, 94K miles, $5,600. Call 703-5976955. CERAMIC TILE HELPERS Come join growing company w/ top pay. Health, dental, 401K. Must have valid driver’s license. Manassas area. (703) 368-4660 Certified Nursing Assistant Reliable, experienced (home care experience preferred but not required), flexible, CNA needed. Local travel required. PRN positions available immediately. Excellent working environment and benefits. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM weekdays. HORTON & BARBER STAFFING SERVICES Serving Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Prince William, Charlottesville, Louisa County. Long term, short term assignments with state and local government. Immediate openings for: • Secretaries • Clerks • Maintenance Workers • Laborers CDL Drivers • Equip. Operators • • Benefits avail. Call 540-829-5227 Toll free 800-298-9811 Fax resume 540-829-5228 NURSING RNs, LPNs, CNAs WANTED! Up to $500 Sign-On Bonus! Up to $38/hour to start. Same day pay. Frontier Nursing, L.C. 1-877-634-6406 tol free 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 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. 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 RECEPTIONIST Ashby Inn, Paris, VA. Thursday- Friday afternoon, all day Saturday. Top pay. (540) 592-3900 WOOD WORKER Immediate opening, for early aircraft construction for Wright Bro’s Centennial. Salary based on experience. Company benefits. 540-347*1909 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve. Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 540-347-4222 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, Warrenton, VA 20188 or call Robin Earl 540-347-4222 dimes [Community Newspapers] northern Virginia ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE ft 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 ft 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: kkellerfttimespapers.com EOE (Times [Community Newspapersj Northern Virginia INTERIOR DECORATOR 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. I Please call, Nicole Balding * G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA * 703-818-8090 ! NOW HIRING • Dishwasher Please call Nicholle Knox 540-399-1779 Livestock 5 Bi After Christmas Sale , Days of the cheapest Horsey Shopping you will ever do. 25% Off Entire Inventory Sale starts day after Christmas Dec.26 thru Sat., Dec. 30th. Last chance to buy before we go to Florida. Don't Miss this Sale! 6612 James Madison Hwy. Haymarket, Virginia Hours: 10am-6pm each day. 888-723-3554 | | ; Legal Notices VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPANNOCK COUNTY JESSICA LYNN GREENE, i COMPLAINANT • V. CHANCERY #: CH00-61 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 ; B Bruce ! lerk of The Circuit Couit A Copy Teste: M Ralph Dep Clerk 12-6, 12-13, 12-20, 12-27-00 •348277 Early Times Community Newpapers will be closed on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2000 and New Year's Day, Monday, January 1,2001. ■W”"v • Classified Advertising deadlines for these weeks I 1/2VO H I /^y will be Friday, December 22, 2000 and J^CClUm It/ Friday December 29>2000 at 5:00 p.m. Northern Virginia

Retail SALESPERSON Full/part-time. Top salary. Excellent working conditions. Flexible hours. No nights/Sundays. Requirements: retail experience, energetic, mature pleasant personality, fluent English. ' Call Mrs. Shipe: MAES Dress Boutique (703)356-6333 McLean, VA 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-mall resume and salary hlstory to: BoundHHIVAejuno.com or fax to (540) 338-1680. No phone calls Principals only. EEO PRODUCTION WORKERS Smith-Midland Corp. a manufacturer of precast concrete products, is now seeking associates to work in the production plant We offer a beginning rate of $8.50/hr with reviews at 6 months and one year. Excellent benefits include a quarterly bonus program, 401 (k) retirement and savings plan, health and dental insurance, paid vacation and educational reimbursement. Qualified persons my contact: Personnel Dept. P.O. Box 300 Midland, Va 22728 Ph: 540-439-3266 Fax: 540-439-1232 E-mail; asmith® crossllnk.net WAREHOUSE International tableware distributor seeking full-time, long-term warehouseman. Hiring for second shift 12nocn-ft00PM Duties 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 r PROFESSIONAL SECRETARY Middleburg Office Strong skills and experience In a professional office environment. Multiple tasks, fast moving busy office. AS 400 and Word Perfect experience a plus. Typing 60 to 80 wpm. Full time position with benefits. Fax resume (540)687-3662 VEH MAKYPOSmONS We are looking for reliable, mature, selfmotivated personnel to join our friendly veterinary team. Our hospital offers superior client service with hours that allow for employee quality of life. Located near GMU and NOVA. The following FT& PT positions are available: • Technicians • Receptionists Call Kristen at (703)273-5110 RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR Three-Time National Builder of the Year U.S Home seeks qualified women and men to supervise construction of homes in Maryland and Virginia. Spend 95% of your time in the field supervising on-site homebuilding operations from start to finish. Assume full responsibility lor all units including scheduling and supervising sub-contractors for quality control. High volume construction experience preferred. Excellent benefits. Please fax resume with salary requirements to: US HOME CORPORATION 301-431-4720 lus-Homel EOE 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 Director of Nursing Seeking a strong leader for our 130 bed nursing facility. Must have professional knowledge of the geriatric population and current OBRA regulations. Knowledge of PPS and MDS a plus. Effective in team building and staff management. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Come join our caring team! Please contact Marti Dahl at: 540-347-4770 DATA ENTRY Immediate Opening Ferguson Enterprises, Inc., leader in the plumbing wholesale industry, has a full-time position available in our Regional Purchasing Office in Herndon. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm. Fax resume to 703-3184)955 or call Kim at 703-471-6703 BUHL ELECTRIC CO. NEEDS YOU NOW!!! $2,000 SIGNING BONUS!! Payable at 6 months We’re Virginia’s Premiere Residential Electrical Contractor offering unlimited advancement potential along with the best benefit package in our industry. We are a drug-free company. If you're a career oriented, responsible electrician - COME JOIN OUR TEAM! If you’re inexperienced, but enthusiastic and motivated - WE LL TRAIN YOU! IF YOU THINK YOU QUALIFY Call 703-450-2100 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, Warrenton, VA 20188 or call Robin Earl 540-347-4222 ©mes Community Newspapers j northern Virginia DRIVERS & MECHANICS If you have equipment experience we have the career for you. United Rentala in Chantilly VA has immediate openings for experienced Drivers and Mechanics. Be part of the largest Equipment Rental Company in the United States. Excellent pay and benefits, Medical, Dental, 401 (k) and Profit Sharing. o United Rentals Please call 703-327-6644 or fax resume to 703-327-4035 WAREHOUSE International tableware distributor seeking full-time, long-term warehouseman. Hring for second shift: 12noon-ft00PM Duties 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Opportunity for energetic, outgoing individual who can handle our often fast paced environment. Good communication and organization skills, as well as ability to utilize a 10-key calculator and PC software. Customer service and/or sales experience a real plus. Apply in person: 8:(Xj am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday Or Mail To: 8356 Meetze Rd. Warrenton, VA 20186 EOE Cbluml&L ^propane* Area Information Technologist Position # 007207M Warrenton, VA Provides computer support and training at the field level for Virginia Cooperative Extension unit offices and Virginia Agricultural Experiment Stations in 19 counties. Assist faculty in utilizing information technology in development and delivery of educational programs. Technical background required and knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office • software. Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. Annual salary, $21,650 plus state benefits. To apply submit letter of intent and state application to Beverly Butterfield, P.O. Box 701, Warrenton, VA 20188 by January 10 or until filled. _EO/AA Employer Piedmont Behavioral Health Center Searching for qualified candidates to join our team. •Director Human Resources •RN’s/ LPN’s •Maintenance Tech •AP-Payroll Clerk •Controller •Weekend Housekeeper •Adolescent Psyche Techs/ TA’s •Adolescent Psychiatrist •Admissions Coordinator •Social Workers (LPC/ LCSW or eligible) •Sped. Teacher Please submit resume to: Tracy Butler: Piedmont Behavioral Health Center 42009 Victory Lane Leesburg, VA 2076 FAX: (703) 777-6970 — PRINCE WILLIAM HOSPITAL Technical Assistant Come and join our caring and professional staff We currently have the following Full and Parttime positions available: Float Pool - Full rime Nights & Days , Part time Nights Requirements: ♦ Experience in Phlebotomy 6 Experience in non-invasive cardiovascular testing a plus ♦ 2 yrs healthcare experience preferred ♦ Current CPR certification To learn more about this position and our caring hospital, please submit your resume/ application to: v. # Prince William Hospital 8700 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA 20110 www.pwh.oro Nurse Recruiter: 703-369-8103 —I ,m»m\mkwmsm t®®Wsr*\ May we all embrace the true spirit of the season. We thank those who have made our success possible. Classified Department Janet Hardison • Doris Blanchette • Colleen Grayson Ellen Lamohd • Heather Tower • Kathie Lee • Millie Allen Kim Tyree • Jean Cobert • Kathy Jackson • Tonya Harding Tonya Fields • Gisela Dunn • Suzanne Holland i

Davis Fincham Retired painter Davis Brown Fincham, 82, of Aroda died Saturday, Dec. 16 at his residence. He was bom Aug. 24, 1918 in Washington, the son of the late James Fincham and Lillie Horton Fincham. He was a member of Walkers United Methodist Church and a retired painter. He is survived by his wife, Ruby L. Fincham of Aroda; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Fincham of Aroda; three brothers, Herbert Fincham and Buck Fincham, both of Front Royal and Robert Fincham of Aroda; two halfsisters, Helen Gray of Washington and Honeybee Rochshell of Maryland and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 19 at Good Hope Baptist Church by the Rev. Dewey Powell and Rev. Bill Clayton. Preddy Funeral Home in Madison was in charge of the arrangements. William Fletcher Washington resident William McKinley Fletcher of - Harris Hollow Road, Washington died on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at his residence. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time on Tuesday. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. Frances Williams Born in county Frances Jenkins Williams, 88, of the Pulaski Health Care • BUY IT • SELL IT •FIND IT in the Rappahannock Classifieds Center, formerly of Barren Springs, died Monday, Dec. 18 at the Health Care Center. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Dec. 21 at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski by Elder Paul Hall. Burial was in the Moore Cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born Aug. 22, 1912 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Lyle Randolph and Laura Elizabeth Campbell Jenkins. She was the wife of the late Horace Gaither Williams Sr. Surviving are two sons, John G. Williams of West Palm Beach, Fla. and Robert Williams of Barren Springs; two brothers, Randolph Jenkins of Front Royal and Ralph Jenkins of Luray; three sisters, Sarah Hottinger of Front Royal, Pauline Krunig of Palatine, 111. and Mary Bickers of Bowie, Md.; 11 grandchildren and a number of great and great-greatgrandchildren. Betty Frye Radiant resident Betty Carpenter Frye, 53, of Radiant died Monday, Dec. 18 at her residence. She was bom April 3, 1947, daughter of Ruth Frye Garnett and the late Aaron A. Garnett. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband Robert Richard Frye Jr. of Radiant; one daughter, Tracy Renee Carpenter of Springfield, Mass.; two sons, Jewel Brown Carpenter of Boston and Matthew Christopher Clay of Radiant; four brothers, one sister and four grandchildren. Funeral services were con ducted on Saturday, Dec. 23 at Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Madison with Rev. Andrew Hamilton officiating. Burial was in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Madison. Dora Jenkins Born in county Dora Ann Jenkins, 69, of Culpeper died Thursday, Dec. 21 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. She was born March 22, 1931 in Rappahannock County to the late William Alexandria Dodson and Lizzie Margaret Newcomer Dodson. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Jane Brown and Lucy Ann Perryman and two sons, Cluster Hilton Jenkins Jr. and Joshua Jerome Jenkins, all of Culpeper. Additional survivors include three brothers, Daniel D. Dodson of Front Royal, Garland Lloyd Dodson of Manassas and Minor Hamilton Dodson of Sperryville; two sisters, Mary Jane Butler and Tacie Harriet Baldwin, both of Culpeper and a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jenkins is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, the father of her children, Cluster Hilton Jenkins Sr. of Culpeper and her special caretaker, Ralph Maphis Andes of Culpeper. She was predeceased by her parents; a son Roy Allen Jenkins and two granddaughters. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Dec. 24 at Found & Sons Chapel with Pastor Josh Shifflet officiating. Perfect Gift .Anytime ftjlgiill Zf. |jV i , > • - ■ t . ' * » «| “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 it On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Found & Sons Funeral Home, 850, Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va. 22701. John Alther Born in county John Marshall Alther, 79, of Culpeper died on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at his residence. He was bom Jan. 16, 1921 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Burkett Henry Alther and Josephine Cloud Alther. He retired from Rochester Corporation after 34 years of service. He was a member of Culpeper United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Brown Alther of Culpeper; one daughter, Dale Perry and her husband Richard of Culpeper; two sons, John M. Alther Jr. and his wife Sue of Mechanicsville and Mark A. Alther and his fiance’ Sissy of Culpeper; one brother Thomas Alther of Catalpa; one sister Elizabeth Ippolito of Chicago, 111. and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 22 at Clore-English Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Donnelly officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. (U(lOUCj(lt5, by Randy Minter GIVING THANKS A life well lived should have few regrets at the end. As the poet and philosopher Lucretius wrote “Why shed tears that thou must die? For if thy past life has been one of enjoyment, and if all thy pleasures have not passed through thy mind, as through a sieve, and vanished, leaving not a rack behind, why then dost thou not, like a thankful guest, rise cheerfully from life’s fea> t, and with a quiet mind go take thy rest?” This attitude suggests that there is much for which to be thankful. When the end of life is viewed in the context of life’s entirety, it may be seen as nothing more than the end of a fine journey. Gratitude is a great healer because it offers us internal freedom from the petty resentments which tie us to old hurts. At the Moser Funeral Home, we know how difficult it is, when you are facing a loss, to deal with the details. That’s where our expertise comes in: we help you with options and guide you through the process of creating a suitable memorial for your loved one. Call 540-347-3431 (233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton) 24 hours a day. Bright View Cemetery is located just outside Warrenton, and offers monuments and memorials for all cemeteries. "He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it. ” -Stanislaus Leszczynski ""'T* 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. Dylan Vincent Foscato and Real Estate advertising deadline Monday at 3 p.m. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, cpll HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. others to Lawrence E. Grove and wife, 160 acres, Stonewall District. $360,000. Silas A. 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