Rappahannock News, January 3, 2001

#**• ■* ! v ' ***** : * *s Family Newspaper Since 1877., UJ O 123rd Year... No. 1 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2001 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Year end easement surge Six conservation easements recorded after Christmas raise Rappahannock's easementprotected landscape to 11,813 , acres or 8.5 percent of all private land. Included were two of the County's historic properties: Jessamine Hill (76 acres owned by John M. Anderson) and Piedmont Farm (400 acres owned by Rolf and France Graage). - Gary and Jene Younkin protected their 282-acre Bolton Branch Farm, which borders Shenandoah National Park north of Flint Hill. Two separate easements were granted by Leslie and Andrew Cockbum covering Firefly Farm, 238 acres adjacent to Red Oak Mountain. And Charles and Susan Stritlmatter ruled out any future subdivision of their 50 acres, fronting on the Rappahannock River near Flint Hill. Life after High School discussion set for Friday On Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria several recent RCHS graduates will discuss how well the Rappahannock Public Schools prepared them for life after high school. The sponsoring organizations, Headwaters, RCES-PTO and First Thursday Education Support Group, hope this discussion will benefit current and future high school students and their parents as they plan for their high school years and the years after. In keeping with the format for RCES-PTO meetings, the evening will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. in the RCES cafeteria, followed by the panel discussion at 7:30. For more information about the evening, call the Headwaters office at 6751819. Bloodmobile coming Jan. 4 Start the New Year off by coming to the Washington Fire Hall on Jan. 4 between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m. to donate blood to the American Red Cross. During the holidays, the Red Cross faces critical shortages of blood. This would be an excellent chance for Rappahannock County residents to give the gift of life to those in need. The Family and Community Educators sponsor the bloodmobile. Revenue Office 1 ;to be closed : : The Rappahannock Commissioner of Revenue Office will be closed on Jan. 10 and 11 due to construction and on Jan. 42 and 15 in observance of the Lee-Jackson-King holidays. The . office will reopen on Tuesday, :Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. Happenings > • Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m., Rappahannock County School Board will meet in the High School Band Room. • Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m., the Washington Town Council will meet at the Washington town hall, y Peaceful Photo courtesy of Cynthia Stamps A January view from Red Oak Mountain Road at Woodville. How cold is it, anyway? By Gerald Ochs „ Rappahannock News WnljM' . Though a balanced mix of indoor activity and outdoor travail tends to acclimate the body to the rigors of winter, too early an acclimation tends to evoke, precipitously, thoughts of newly budding trees and temperatures in the sixties. Difficult as it might be, we must retard such thoughts, for east of the Rockies we have been smacked with subnormal temperatures and deep winter-like precipitation, and Rappahannock has not been spared. Climatological tables indicate that we should be basking in afternoon temperatures nearly fifteen degrees warmer than we've experienced to this point, and those two cords of wood that have been burned so far should only be one-quarter gone. At this time of year, the normal high temperature is about forty-four degrees, and the normal low is in the upper twenties, so we’ve been hit pretty hard with highs lately only breaking thirty, if we re lucky, and lows in the chilling teens. Typically, temperatures don’t bottom out before the end of January, but the average lows at that time are still forty-three degrees, and that seems cather balmy If this trend continues though, We will not he seeing anything like forty degrees later in January, and might wish to travel en masse to the Bahamas for a Rappahannock convocation or, perhaps, to attend the February meeting of the Board of Supervisors (if they have the presence of mind to convene it a bit southward). According to an Accuweather meteorologist, we have weak Pacific Ocean activity and the concomitant ability of Atlantic phenomenon to perform upper atmospheric blocking to blame for the too winter weather. He suggests that, though we should see near normal average temperatures, there will be some "outstanding outbreaks of arctic air." It appears that so far we have experienced little but those outstanding outbreaks of arctic air, but maybe he'll be proven right, and the temperatures will moderate to give us the near normal temperatures that look rather good right now. If not, there's always the Bahamas. RAPfAHANHOCK “ m COMITY HIGH SCHOOL VVH 1 V¥**«yv> Photo courtesy of Bid Deal Ice everywhere: The recent ice storm in the county closed schools and other activities around the area. However, the conditions were certainly picture perfect when Bill Deal, Maintenance/Environmental Coordinator for Rappahannock Public Schools shot this photo. A look back... a look ahead... By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer A look at the headlines of a small community newspaper over a year's period is a look into the nature of that community itself. Gosh! What a boring place we live in, thank goodness. Boring, at least, in terms of headline-evoking events. No rash of violent crimes, no large-scale despoiling of the environment by unscrupulous petrochemical behemoths, no dipping into County coffers by a bespectacled granny, no twenty-mile gridlock on US 211 due to road construction, no political hacks \vith sable-draped girlfriends driving silver Jaguar convertibles—not much, in fact, to bring broad-scale distress to residents. Wha. happened in the past year to bring the blood to a boil, to raise the levels of social consciousness, or to heighten fear to alpine levels? Well, not too much. There was the Shenandoah Complex Fire", of course, and the fact that Rappahannock was, for a time, the locale with the largest woodland fire in the United States. There was associated with the fire broad praise1 for local efforts, and some criticism of SNP's handling of the event. We watched the progress of Sprint PCS cell tower application as it passed into the County process. We saw significant and very vocal opposition to an initial proposal that struck at the heart of Rappahannock s glorious landscapes, and we saw that the voices opposed did work—at least to the point that Sprint PGS withdrew their application and will resubmit something more palatable, we hope, to the community. We were disgusted at the mindless violence and anger reflected in the vandalism at Montpelier. We offered our aid as a community for the clean-up and restoration of this most unique and beautiful edifice, and we still wonder who might have perpetrated such a needless act. vv t* saw tnai tut* wasnington Town Council is constituted of people with impassioned and honest, but strongly differing, opinions on how to deal with wastewater problems and other Town issues. We watched as some of them left the Council in pretest, and then returned in an alWtnpt to work again form the inside. We watched as the School Board wrangled with its great budget, and we followed the difficulties of one of the new members and waited for her resignation. We learned of progress and problems with the state Standards of Learning, heard of the retirement of the assistant superintendent, and the selection of a new high school principal. We took pride in the effective performance of our elected and appoint- "* ed officials, and saw their professionalism in action at meetings of the Board of Supervisors, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission and the School Board. We were saddened at the passing of , dear friends—among them William Carrigan and John Trott — and gladdened at the praise directed at well-performing friends. We were relieved, but probably not surprised, that Y2Khaos did not chew up the technology and machinery that runs our lives, though some of us probably wish that it did. We read of upcoming events, and music festivals and concerts and fund ‘ raisers and celebrations and winery awards. That was pretty much what happened in Rappahannock in the year 2000, and that is what we are about. We are about small public occurrences in a spacious and beautiful Sea LOOK, Page A3 Local Nefl ThatClic T

Old tree snag boon to wildlife .J The red-tailed hawk shifted on its perch and untucked one clawed yellow foot that was hidden in the creamy down under its fluffy belly feathers. The big bird spread its four-foot wingspan and glided across the field. This redtail is one of the resident pair that occasionally perches on a dead tree snag in a fencerow that separates our backyard from a large cornfield. My wife and I can easily see this snag from our two kitchen windows. Chores, meals and conversations often come to a temporary halt when one of us says, "What's that on the snag?" Over the past three years we have recognized 47 different bird species — from hummingbirds to hawks — perched on that snag. Ten or 15 years ago our snag was a mature black locust tree. It is now just a r 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 540-675-1411 Open: Thurs. - Mon., 10-6 Visit our Website: www.RHBarts.com Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Our Outdoor Wild Friends Doug Pifer i skeleton with half a dozen crooked branches. Someone might wonder why we don't just cut it down for firewood. Others might call it an eyesore. But we count it as a treasure. The Virginia Department of Forestry's forest management program for private landowners urges citizens to refrain from cutting dead snags. Foresters call large trees with visible cavities "wolf trees" and allow them to stand, recognizing that they have little value as timber but great value for wildlife. Everything from bears to ladybugs call such trees home. For an old tree, dying is often a slow process taking many years. The progression can follow this general pattern: Lightning , weather, or disease can damage certain branches, stressing the tree and making it less resistant to insects. Woodpeckers bore holes into the wood to extract the insects. These openings allow air and moisture to reach the interior of the tree, •exposing the heartwood to fungi and bacteria. This leads to decay within the wood and further weakens the tree. Woodpeckers often return to tunnel nesting chambers in trees at this stage. After they raise their young they depart, preferring to create a new nest for squirrels, blacksnakes, and cavity-nesting birds such as bluebirds, crested flycatchers and screech owls. Even honey bees and hornets find old woodpecker holes attractive. Several years pass and the bark falls from the tree, revealing scroll marks of engraver beetles that have tunneled long across the wood surface. Much of the tree is dead, its trunk filled with cavities and hollows where raccoons, opossums and gray foxes den up, and ladybugs, spiders, snakes and certain butterflies hibernate. Pieces of the old tree fall to the ground, creating havens for ground beetles, centipedes, spiders and salamanders in or under the rotting wood. By the time the old tree is completely dead, it has become prime wildlife real estate. Bare limbs offer birds wonderful perches to preen, eat or just loaf, with a full view of their surroundings. Birds tend to be messy eaters and drop bits of fruit and seeds to the ground that quickly sprout into trees. This possibly explains why our old locust snag is now surrounded by three very fruitful mulberry trees. From May to July our back fencerow is a flurry of activity as waxwings, jays, robins, catbirds and thrashers use the snag as a lunch counter. We sometimes glimpse a deer or wild turkey that has come to pick up dropped fruit. Our snag is seldom empty for long. Throughout the year a resident mockingbird and a flock of bluebirds use the snag as a favdfite hangout. Mourning doves perch there in the late afternoons. Last summer a cardinal, goldfinches and an indigo bunting used it as a singing perch. On Thanksgiving Day we watched a pair of kestrels fight for perching rights to the topmost branch. If you are lucky enough to have a dead snag on your property, consider it a reminder that in dying, a tree harbors abundant life. Doug Pifer, with a keen eye on the nature that is around us, writes from White Post. -~\POir f-'fiS*— Grant application assistance workshops offered The Virginia Commission for the Arts announces a series of statewide grant workshops to be held in several locales in January and February. The workshops will offer information about the grant award programs of the Virginia Commission for the Arts in preparation for the March 1, Revenue Office be closed on Jan. 10 and 11 due to construction and on Jan. 12 and 15 in observance of the LeeJackson-King holidays. The office will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, January 6th, 2001 • 10:00 a.m. Sunshine Farms, Leesburg, VA Farm Equipment • Horse Tack and Horse Van • Shrubs • Miscellaneous Directions: From Leesburg, VA. lake Rt. 15 South 1.5 miles to auction on left. Or, 11 miles North of Rt. 15 and Rt. 50 intersection (Gilberts Comer). Look for signs. We will sell items from Sunshine Farms and the horse lack and horse van from the farm of Louise “Wheaty" McLean Please note New Sale Date! See last week's paper for 1,Stmg °f ,tems ™ Sunshine Farms Craig/tamewood, auctionkk. Louise “Wheaty” McLean Auctioneers iq damE*°° Leesburg, VA 141 4 680 THJ.CTTB AUCTION BARN 7U3-72V-WJJ! ruu. time photessional auction service w/UJ. Not responsible for 540-668-6179 0 <v omn. • accidents. -- Launch served. Address City___State__ Zip_ Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Sappahatmoch Nrnts, P.O. 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Program Coordinator Mary Poole will discuss General Operating Support for Arts Organizations, Project Grants for Organizations, Local Government Challenge Grants, Technical Assistance Grants, Artist Fellowship Grants, and the Touring Assistance and Writers in Virginia Programs. Sharon Wilson, Arts in Education Coordinator will discuss Artists-in-Education Residency Grants, Artist Roster application procedures, Arts Education Curriculum Development Grants, Arts Education Technical Assistance Grants, AIE Artist Study Grants, and Teacher incentive Grants. Application forms and publications will be available at each two hour workshop. No pre-registration is Wakefield (onntr\ l)a> School at Month f irst Advisor Honors hist 540-635-8555 Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly is proud to announce that the following students received honors for their marks during the first advisor honors list. Annie Bennett, Woodville Patrick GuifTre, Huntly Ailiena Maggiolo, Markham ' Zoe Deluca-Hewetson, Banco Preston Kemp, Luray 1st Grade - First Honors Bethany Burress, Marshall Brian Shafran, Viewtown Ryan Ochoa, Huntly F T. Moulton, Culpeper Will Mullany, Washington Rachel Robinson, Bentonville John Morgan Christoph, Front Royal Parker Kemp, Luray Hirsh Lai, Luray 2nd Grade - first Honors Korinne Grove, Front Royal Kayleigh Rasnick, Rileyville Ashley Callaway, Marshall Carla Williams, Front Royal John Richard Bell, Front Royal Sarah Hazel, Sperryville Bret Heddleston, Sperryville Amy Schmiedeler, Front Royal Christine Pankow, Flint Hill Amanda Callihan, Front Royal Katherine Huang, Amissville 3rd Grade • Second Honors Katie Callihan. Front Royal Andrew Leser, Front Royal Chance Beatty, Luray Albert Bechtold. Flint Hill Lydia Miller, Broad Run Ross Mountjoy, Amissville Alex Warner, Warrenton 3rd Grade - First Honors J. Paul Guiffre, Huntly Jennifer Ermert. Browntown Abby Whitaker, Front Royal Annelise Riedel, Washington Keenan Sherwood. Washington Jim Hennessy, Luray Neil McClung, Linden 4th Grade • First Honors Kristina Stone, Bentonville Michael Safford. Warrenton Saheel Mehta, Front Royal Audrey Speer, Viewtown Rachael Camer, Linden Ashley Yales, Flint Hill lesh Lai, Luray Michelle Hytner, Delaplane Karen Ermert, Browntown 5th Grade • First Honors Sarah Moran, Linden Emma Clark. Flint Hill Andrew Schmiedeler, Front Royal Nicole Espinola, Washington Lisa Hytner, Delaplane Marguerite Beattie, Woodville Stephanie Kahrs. Front Royal Joy Heddleston, Sperryville Katherine Russo, Flint Hill Taylor Hammelman. Warrenton Rebekah Snyder, Alexandria Alex Shafran, Viewtown Matthew Wingfield, Flint Hill Melody Arnold, Strasburg Daniel Carrier. Linden Nell Mann, Marshall James Bell. Front Royal Devin Sherwood, Washington Kate Kevis, Washington Cat Toth, Front Royal 6th tirade - First Honors Saawn Mehta, Luray Brittany Mountjoy, Amissville Taylor Miller, Huntly Patrick Dale. Luray Ben Luke, Washington Kevin Riedel, Washington 7th Grade - Second Honors Dorian Matthews, Flint Hill Marissa Sullivan. Front Royal Sam Beatty, Luray Laura Cooper, Winchester Stephanie Warner, WaiTenton 7lh Grade • First Honors Chris Callaway, Marshall Caitlin Hammelman, Warrenton Nicole Fegeas, Warrenton Lauren Guiflre, Huntly Michelle Fegeas, Warrenton Allison Russo, Flint Hill 8th Grade - Second Honors Natalie Miller, Huntly Becky Leser, Front Royal James Nilan, Warrenton Danielle Dombrowski, Warrenton Briana Stone, Bentonville Jordan Hammelman. Warrenton 8th Grade - First Honors Rachel Marx, Strasburg Hannah Morgan, Flint Hill Katie Guiffre, Huntly Jesse Ferreira, Front Royal Hetal Mehta, Luray Paul Beattie. Woodville Alec Toth. Front Royal Okan Camci, Huntly Saagar Mehta, Luray Joseph Owens, Frpnt Royal 9th Grade - First Honors Mary Yaters, Flint Hill Steven Fernandez, Frqnt Royal Camara McGee, Warrenton Sheena Rye, Front Royal Wayne Beatty, Luray Mehmet Yazici, Front Royal David Riedel, Washington Whitney Matthews, Flint Hill Sam Wood, Washington 10th Grade • First Honors Stephen Dowell. Castleton Arlen Sherwood. Washington Hallee Morgan, Flint Hill Emily Yates, Flint Hill Christina Luke, Washington Liz Williams, Winchester Alex Purnell, Washington Maureen Dale, Luray Morgan Neil. Warrenton Thomas Marlar. From Royal Herbert Linge, Huntly Connor Hammelman, Warrenton Casey Longyear. Washington Judson Hurlbert, Linden Antonia Toth, Front Royal 12th Grit* - firm Hnnora Dana Ferreira. Front Royal Thomas Dowell, Castleton Wakefield Country Day School Honor List brought to you courtesy of Sharon Genebach Luke, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 6 • Washington, Virginia 22747 required to attend a workshop, all of which are free and open to the public. Attendance at a workshop is not required in order to apply for funding; however, it can be helpful in grant preparation. Persons requiring the services of an interpreter for the hearing impaired at a workshop should contact the Commission at least one week in advance of the workshop. The Virginia Commission for the Arts is the state agency that supports the arts though funding from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Commission distributes grant awards to artists, arts and other not-forprofit organizations, educational institutions, educators * and local governments and provides technical assistance in arts management. For further information about Commission programs, services or resources contact the Virginia Commission for the Arts, 223 Governor Street (Lewis House), Richmond, VA 23219; 804/225-3132; vacomm@artswire.org (email); www.artswire.org/vacom (URL). WCDS News • Wakefield Country Day School's classes resumed on Jan. 3 after a ten day Christmas break. Students, faculty and staff returned to the roost ready for an exciting second semester after vacations and homeward visits to such destinations as Colorado, Florida, The Netherlands, Turkey, Korea, Haiti and Spain. • Wakefield Country Day School bids a reluctant but sincere fare-thee-well to longtime administrator Marion Robbins after more than seven years of faithful service to our school community. Mrs. Robbins came to WCDS as a substitute teacher in the fall of 1993 and later worked as Accreditation Coordinator, Admissions Director and in many other administrative capacities, most recently as Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster. She has been an integral thread in the fabric of our school and we want to thank her for her years of selfless dedication and wish her all the best. Rappahannock County High School 2000-2001 Honor Roll ~ Second Advisory Brought to you courtesy of RNB Rappahannock National Bank AIJ. A HONOR ROLL aaruvro James Fantaci Matthew Stum Catherine Whelan JUNIORS Amber Allen Holly Long snannon Mullan Jason Pullen Lea Pyne Jennifer Seale Garner Smythe Lauren Thornhill Kevin Yowell SOPHOMORES Kori Alexander Joshua Anderson Allyson Dodson Rachel Sharp FRESHMEN Christopher Ehrhart Sara Hathaway EIGHTH GRADF. Morgan Blubaugh Megan Humbles ; Kelsey Hutcheson ■ Anna Kreyling Paige Lysaght ALL A-ft HONOR ROIJ Dana Caldwell Daniel Dart Ashley Dunn Miguel Gaviria Christopher Graves Aaron Hawkins Linda Howard Christopher Payne Nina Pirk Julie Scroggins John Sheffield Hiroki Shimizu Jeffrey Simeon Amanda Sims Jeremy Slack Colin Treanor Jennifer Waters Amber Welch Joaimee Williams JUNIORS Nichole Buckholtz John Ferdetta Paul (Andy) Foster Gregory Hensley Kristen Kennedy jusnua ivicnrmur Jessica Nawrocki Benjamin Price Jason Pullen Matthew Ralston Stephen Von Fange Amanda Weakley Betsy Welk Elizabeth Williams Natalie Jo Williams SQPHOMORF-S Dawn Andreoni Jessica Ashby Christopher Bowers Zachariah Bridgeman Shawn Brown Jeremy Graves Krystal Heflin Alicia Jones Laura Kestner Eric Norman Ralph Pace April Parker Amber Pierce Robyn Pivarnik Henry Robertson Jason Simeon William Sitorius Tony Starks Karie Von Fange Brian Williams Heather Wooten FRESHMEN Jonathan Bankston Julie Baumgardner Ginger Dennis Bruce Flinchum Lauren Herbert Torsten Hermansen Erica Hilscher Lara Kreyling Patrick Lawrey John Letsen Laura Maloney Lindsay Neill-Dore Christina Norwood Robin Oyster Anna Reeve Kyle Robinson LM Taubenberger Brian Taylor Brittany Thornhill Tyler Williams EIGHTH GRADE | Robin Barron Brittany Batcheler • Crystal Cubbage Brittany Davis Jenny Ferdetta Rachel Gall Ben Hahn Nicole Hess Kayla Hill Kendra Hitt Caroline Levans • David Miller Ashley Mills Sarah Mills Mattie Nawrocki | Danielle North • Steven Rodden Amanda Smith Jessica Smith Jacob StiUey Sandy Swain MikeTheU Ashley Wright ! 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Nathan Flinchum graduates Nathan Flinchum received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the College of William and Mary on Saturday, Dec. 16. A wine and cheese reception and recognition ceremony was held in the University Center at William and Mary honoring December degree candidates. College President Timothy J. Sullivan individually recognized those students completing degrees. During his college career, Nathan was a tuba player in the William and Mary concert band and a member of the Stage Combat Club. He did volunteer work for Eastern State Mental Facility and the Colonial Services Board. He is presently employed by Huntington Associates in Williamsburg and hopes to attend graduate school at William and Mary in the fall. Nathan was a 1997 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. He is the son of Roger and Deborah Flinchum and brother of Bruce Flinchum, all of Viewtown. Nathan Flinchum, left, and Timothy J. Sullivan Look From Page A1 place. We are about neighbors and friends who have the luxury of knowing many of one another, because there are not many of us to know. We are about arguments and disagreements just like a family would have, and that can result in more arguments or that are amicably settled. We are about caring for one another and for each others children and pets and homes and farms. We are about not locking doors, and being able to breathe fresh air, and to see the sun set over Old Rag. We are about thanking God each and every day—each in our own way—for being able to live here, and about thanking those who made certain that this could be a place to thank God for. Y2K Plus 1 will be more of the same, one expects. Not too much to read about in the Rappahannock News. No graft, no corruption, no great violence, no mass suicides, no earthquakes, no kids gone amok. Just stories about a gentle place in the Piedmont. Just a little news about what we do or who we are or what we like. Just a bit boring, thank goodness. Annual Variety Show set for Feb. 3 By Bob Scott Rappahannock News Writer It has been said that "Variety is the spice of life." If you could use some variety to break up ,the monotony of "snow days", freezing "wind chills" and other signs of "global warming", you are cordially invited to join the happy audience at The Theatre in Washington at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3. This special event is the fifth annual variety .show produced and performed by a variety of entertainers, ages under 8 to over 80, all from the Washington Baptist Church family. The last four annual shows have been enjoyed by families, friends and neighbors. We thought you'd like to share in the fun this year. The public is invited. There is no charge, although free-will offerings to our building fund will be received with gratitude. We guarantee you will encounter an evening of entertaining variety. Call or Ask CAFE H763 Lao hwy., Sporryvillc, Vfl Closed for the month of January 6 special thanks to all of oar loyal customersl i See you on February 1 > 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafe.coni The Thomas family wishes to thank everyV one for cards, calls, J visits, food, flowers, J prayers and other acts y of kindness shown to ^ ^ our family during our 4 / recent bereavement < k A special thank you to I Trooper Moore and f the Sheriffs Office. Roy, Betty & Phillip Thomas it* n New Year Sale i ___ TRUCKS ‘00 F250 XLT S/Cab, 4X4, Auto, A/C, 5.4 #P944 .$26,950* ‘00 RANGER Reg. Cab, 4X4, Long Bed, A/C, V6, 4K #P950 .$14,950* ‘99 F150 XLT S/Cab, 5.4, A/C, 8’ Bed, Tow Pkg., #P945 .$22,495* ‘98 F150 XLT Reg. Cab, 4X2, Auto, A/C, Tow Pkg., #P905 Was $17,450 .Now $16, ‘98 F150 XLT Reg. Cab, 4X2, 8’ Bed, A/C, #P934 Was $14,950 . ..Now $13, ‘97 F150 XLT S/Cab, 4X4, #P927 Was $19,450 .Now $18, ‘97 F150 XLT Reg. Cab, 4X4, A/C, L/Slip, #P946 ./..$14, ‘97 F150 XLT Reg. 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Now $18,450* ‘98 EXPLORER XLT 4X4, Leather, 31K #P937 ..$19,450* ‘97 HONDA CRV 4WD, Auto, A/C, ABS, 40K #P925 Was $16,950 .Now $15,450* CARS ‘00 FOCUS ZTS SEDAN AUTO, A/C, LOADED, 11K #P955 ..$13,950* ‘99 TAURUS SE 4 DR, Auto, A/C, 25K #P918 Was $11,950 .Now $11,450* ‘97 CROWN VICTORIA Full Power, 49K.$12,950* Prices good until Feb. 1,2001 “Customer satisfaction is job #1” (540)364-1548 Main Street • Marshall, VA www.marshallfordva.com RAAC Library Series features John and Robin Purnell By Sallie Morgan Rappahannock News Writer On Friday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m., the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) is very pleased to feature Washington residents John and Robin Purnell in the third of its Friday at the Library series. John and Robin and their family have recently returned from three years in Kazakhstan, and the program will offer a unique opportunity to see Robin's photographs of the region and to hear John s perspectives on life in Kazakhstan and the surrounding area. The Purnell family lived in Kazakhstan from 1997 until 2000, where John served as Deputy Chief of Mission with the US embassy. The assignment also provided the opportunity to travel throughout central Asia, which is a part of the world that most westerners know little about. "In 1997,” says Robin, "Central Asia was not exactly a tourist destination, though that is beginning to change somewhat. Robin will share slides she took of the people, the capital cities and the untamed landscapes of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan. John will speak about the political and economic changes that are affecting those countries as we enter the 21st century. Please join us at the library on Jan. 12 for what promises to be a fascinating evening. In brief Headwaters board to meet The January board of directors meeting for Headwaters, the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation, will take place Monday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The meeting is open to the public. Yoga classes set to begin Yoga classes will be held on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Rappahannock Healing Arts Center in Sperryville and also at locations in Culpeper and Madison. Call Karen Loving at 547-2596 to register and for additional information. IRS ruling may save farmers tax dollars Virginia farmers who failed to make a profit in the past three tax years may be able to get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service, under a ruling issued last month by that agency. In 1997, the IRS began to allow farmers to average their incomes over three years for tax purposes. Since agricultural income can vary widely from year to year, the change allowed growers to spread their tax burden and lower their taxes during bad years. But the 1997 ruling didn t allow farmers to use negative numbers for the years when they lost money. Now they can. "It's definitely good for the farmers, said Craig Giese, a CPA with the accounting firm of Braun, Dehnert, Clarke & Co. Giese is also a farmer and president of the Northumberland-Lancaster County Farm Bureau. I don t see where it can hurt you at all. It can only help," he said. Anyone who incomeaveraged in 1998 and 1999 needs to take another look to see if this will help them. Depending on a farm operation s size and how much money it lost in any given year, refiling income taxes could lead to major savings for some farmers, Giese said. "For example, in one tax newsletter we received, the writers came up with some numbers that totaled $1,500 in tax savings for one year. It all depends on what a farmer's loss number is. If it's $10,000 and they are in the 15 percent bracket, then bingo, that s $1,500 they could get back." The new IRS ruling "is the kind of regulatory relief Farm Bureau lobbies for," said Bruce L. Hiatt, president of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. "It was clearly the intent of Congress to help farmers get through times when they lost money, not just when their income was down from a previous year. "This is a welcome change and will help many of our smaller producers hang in there while they are experiencing tough economic times." -Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. 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-Kappatjannocb jSetog— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President A' ' 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: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2001 Our View Editorial platform “ Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe,y Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards these issues to be of bedrock importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions toward fairly reflecting the attitude of its people. 1. Growth must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and strictly enforced' zoning regulations which will further Rappahannock's character, environment, powerful beauty, open space conservation program and the quality of rural and village life of its people. Any new development must be reconciled with the county's Comprehensive Plan which serves as the essential road map to our future. 2. Education standards should be gradually raised and facilities upgraded in recognition that quality schooling is a key to the future character of our children. 3. Encourage low impact new small business consistent with the proven successful Rappahannock economic experience. Tourism and agriculture, new alternative farming should be strongly supported since they generate revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. Clean non-manufacturing should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents under conditions which assure that these business are self-supporting, not a burden upon the tax base. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of the people in this proud and independent county, shall be celebrated as a continuing measure of vigorous community activities, of the will of the heart and the fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. In recognition that none of these objectives may be realized without fully, representative local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently uncover any abuse of the public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today . —" Photo courtesy of Cynthia Stamps The old Post Office Building located in the heart of Woodville is now the home of Mary's Little Shop. The shop carries gifts, plants and seasonal produce. Letter New Year greetings Paddy joins me in wishing you and your readers a very happy and healthy New Year. As we head to Richmond for the 2001 Session of Virginia's General Assembly, I want to invite you to attend meetings of the House of Delegates while we are there, Jan. 10 through Feb. 24. I hope you will encourage your children and grandchildren to come as part of school groups, too. Please call us in order that I may personally meet with you when you come. As always, I would welcome your ideas regarding pending legislation. We can be reached at: (804)698-1031; 1(800)8890229; P.O. Box 406, Richmond, Va. 23218; or at Del_Katzen@house.state.va.us. Jay Katzen Thirty-First District Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer's telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper's editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Jan. 5, 1961 The Rhapsody in White and the Baylor Bards, Choral Ensemble of Baylor University, Waco, Texas will appear at the Rappahannock County High School on Jan. 28. These touring units were organized in 1937 by their present conductor, Miss Martha Barkema. The personnel of the ensemble includes students from 15 states. Their repertoire includes sacred works from the masterpieces, classic and modern, and excerpts from choice Broadway hits, especially arranged for them. Admission is 75 cents per person. Sperryville Comer Store was advertising their annual January White Sale. Items included Cannon sheets for only $2.15; pillow cases for 85 cents a pair; sheet blankets for $1.29; drapery material, two yards for $1 and printed percale, three yards for $1. Pvt. Jimmy Sealock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Golden Sealock of Chester Gap left Tuesday for Camp Roberts, Calif, after spending a two week leave with his parents. 20 YEARS AGO Jan. 1, 1961 In a lead photo, Delegate George Beard discussed legislation issues with Rappahannock Commonwealth's Attorney Douglas Baumgardner in the Registrar's Office on Monday. Beard was at the courthouse to talk with interested dtiMBs on the upcoming short session of the Virginia General Assembly. Rappahannock County will receive $6,056 as its share of Alcoholic Beverage Control profits of $5,622,900 distributed to Virginia's counties, cities and towns for the first quarter of fiscal year 1980-81. Tabulations for the fall quarter of 1980 at Germanna Community College show that Nina M. Beck and Ruth Noce of Rappahannock have been named to the dean's list. Rachel Aylor stands always ready to help others and was named Citizen of the Year for 1980. "I'd rather wear out than rust out ", that's the motto of Rachel Aylor. 10 YEARS AGO Dec. 27, 1990 Ron Marshall has replaced Doug Bywaters as the county's VDOT supervisor after Mr. Bywaters was promoted to the Warrenton residency. He has no regrets about leaving his post as Warrenton's Superintendent of Public Works, a post he held for four years. In the past three months he's faced torrential flooding and winter’s first storm, but remains enthusiastic about his position. He was pictured with Fiscal Assistant Eunice Lewis and Maintenance Supervisor Ennis Jenkins as they review a map of the county and a planning strategy for the winter months. In a lead photograph, visiting from California for the holidays, Ivan Plotnick enjoyed an opportunity to put his cross-country skies to use after last week's snow.* The county received about six inches of snow, which quickly melted as temperatures rose over the weekend. During the last few sessions of Virginia's General Assembly, several innovative techniques to aid the preservation of the state's rural areas have been advanced. One of the most promising of these tools is transfer of development rights, also known as transfer of development credits. Though the innovative concept has yet to be enacted into law by the state legislature, the fight for its adoption will again be led this year by Piedmont Virignia's counties, which see it as a way to cushion the encroaching development from the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. - COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND WISHING YOU oofl HAPPY o© new y£ar -—-——--I 1 I , Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This New Year's postcard was mailed to Miss Nina Bowen of Sperryville in 1908. It took only a one cent stamp to mail. (Miss Nina Bowen later married and became Mrs. Nina Bowen Dwyer, the mother of Sally Keyser, the Sperryville correspondent for the Rappahannock News)

Student/Athlete Spotlight Jessica Nawrocki Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, and Softball Class in school: Junior Favorite subject in school: Graphic Arts with Ms. Marshall Most memorable high school sports moment: Last year during an important volleyball game in the District tournament we played at Manassas Park. Our coach made us do ten pushups during game timeouts for every serve we missed in the match. We were scared and motivated at the same time. I guess it helped because we won the game. Favorite food: Mom s Chicken wings Favorite book: Left Behind by Tim Lyah Favorite TV show: "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Favorite movie: Home Is Where the Heart Is Favorite music/performer: O.C. Supertones Graduation ambition: When I graduate I want to go to a Division I college on a volleyball scholarship. I want to major in computers. What I like most about RCHS: I like the friendly people and the smallness of our school. You know everyone and the teachers really know you. The interaction with the teachers is great. Daughter of: Richard and Sandra Nawrocki of Washington Siblings: Brother: Christian age 3 years and sister: Maddie age 13 years J Upcoming athletic events Jan. 2 Home Jan. 5 Away Jan. 6 Away Jan. 9 Away Jan. 10 Home Jan. 10 Home Jan. 12 Away Jan. 12 Home Jan. 13 Away Basketball vs Madison, 6 p.m. Volleyball at Manassas Park, 6 p.m. Wrestlers at Matoaca High, 10 a.m. Ten team tournament in Ettrick, VA Basketball at Manassas Park, 6 p.m. Volleyball vs George Mason, 6:30 p.m. Jr. Panthers vs. M.M.S. *, 4 p.m. Volleyball at Strasburg, 6:30 p.m. Basketball vs George Mason. 6 p.m. Wrestlers at RMA **, 2 p.m. Quad meet with RMA; St. James; and Fishbourne Academy * Marshall Middle School in Marshall ** Randolph Macon Academy in Front Royal Visit our web site at www.timescommunity.com for local events coverage. By Jon Smythe Athletic Director The weather was more cooperative over the holiday break for RCHS athletics, but the competition was too much for the Panther teams. Basketball The boys' basketball teams spent their holiday break in the Page County High school gym. Unfortunately for the Rapp squads there were no holiday cheers to celebrate after this tournament. On Wednesday, Dec. 27 both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams were in action. The JV squad started the day and the tournament with a 10 a.m. contest against the hosting Page County JV team. The Page'JV defeated the Panther JV team 66 to 45 in the tournament opener. David Letsen led the Rapp squad with 11 points and Andrew Gordon added 10. This game was immediately followed by another JV contest which pitted the JV Panthers against the JV Bulldogs from Luray High School. The RCHS team played a great game and just came up short at the buzzer, falling to the Luray JV team by a final score of 42 to 39. Ryan Brown led the JV Panthers with 12 points in the losing effort. This was the end of the holiday competition for the JV squad and they could only spend the rest of that day and the next watching the Varsity compete Holiday Classic. That night the Varsity squad took the court at 7 p.m. against the hosting Page County varsity Panthers. It was a rough night for the Rapp squad and they couldn’t find their rhythm. They fell behind early and never made it back into the game. The final score was Page 90 and RCHS 67. Senior Chris Fletcher had 17 points and Mark Wharton added another 16 in the loss. The next night the Rapp squad went up against their non-District nemesis the Luray Bulldogs. Having already lost twice to Luray this season, it was not an opponent the Rapp squad was unfamiliar with But on this night the Bulldogs were too much for the Panthers. It was not a good night for the RCHS fans that traveled to Page County to watch the game. It ended with Luray winning 87 to 29. 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"Offers shown cannot be combined with other offers Sale Ends January 31, 2000 This Week in Sports rnotos courtesy or uavic uanagan WRESTLING: Sophomore Jeff Scroggins on his way to a win against Clarke County opponent mum_ML HOLIDAY PRACTICE: Varsity Volleyball players, left to right, Lara Kreyling and Kelly Atkins practice over the holiday break. themselves with one win and seven losses as the District part of their schedule begins in January. An early Dec. 15 loss to Clarke County High School puts them 0 and 1 in District play as they begin the remaining 11 District contests with a home game against Madison here on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Coach Dayton was not sure where to go after the loss to Luray Thursday night, Dec. 28. But the team was back in the gym the next day at noon and that seemed like a pretty good place to start, if the Panthers were going to get themselves turned around and ready for District competition. Volleyball After a pre-Holiday Tournament loss at Stonew'all Jackson High school, the Varsity volleyball team was off to Madison County for the 7th Annual MountaineerWrangler Classic Volleyball Tournament. Eight Single A and Double AA High School teams from Brentsville, Madison, Fluvanna, Orange, Louisa, George Mason, See SPORTS, Page A6 A Peebles Groat Fashion*. Groat Pricos. Evory Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI 10-8; SAT 9-8; SUN. 12.30-5 30 WARRENTON CENTER « WARRENTON, VA « (540) 347-1820 « HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN, 12-6

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This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, while decreasing their level of food borne disease. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam the National Restaurant Association will issue students a certificate. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations for this course contact Christine Kastan at 948-6881 ten days prior to the course. Breakfast, lunch menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Jan. 8: Breakfast chicken or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Jan. 9: Hot oatmeal/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Jan. 10: Sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Jan. 11: Grilled cheese or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Jan. 12: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Jan. 8: Pizza, buttered peas, choice of fruit, garlic bread stick, choice of milk. Tuesday, Jan. 9: Grilled ham and cheese, hash browns, hot apple crisp, choice of milk. Wednesday, Jan. 10: Hot roast turkey/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, choice of milk. Thursday, Jan. 11: Taco's/bread stick, lettuce and tomato cup, French fries, choice of fruit, choice of milk. Friday, Jan. 12: Barbecue chicken, scalloped potatoes, choice of fruit, homemade cookies, choice of milk. RCHS Lunch: Monday, Jan. 8: Golden baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, buttered peas, hot biscuit/butter. A La Carte' Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, chilled fruit. Tuesday, Jan. 9: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, onion rings, chilled fruit. A La Carte’ Grilled ham and cheese, onion rings, chilled fruit. Wednesday: Jan. 10: Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, buttered limas, chilled fruit, hot biscuit/butter. A La Carte’ Sausage pizza, hash browns, chilled fruit. Thursday: Jan. 11: Hot turkey sandwich, gravy and stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans. A La Carte' Cheese pizza, chilled fruit. Friday, Jan. 12: Spaghetti, garden fresh salad, chilled fruit, "hot garlic bread. A La Carte' Steak nuggets/bread, chicken pattie on bun, chilled fruit. Sports From Page A5 William Monroe, and Rappahannock County competed in the tournament. It was a one-day affair scheduled for Thursay, Dec. 28. The RCHS girls beat every team they played, but only once. They lpst to Orange County High School two games to one in their opening match. They followed that with a two games to one loss against the ladies from William Monroe High ^chool in their next match. They then played host Madison County late in the afternoon and lost again by the same score of two games to one. They finished their tournament competition on a high note by beating Louisa High Schools' volleyball team two games to none and leaving Madison County early Thurday evening with a 1 and record, but some commence in their ability to beat anyone, if they play their game. As Head Coach Stan Brooks Jr. said after the tournament, "It was a positive experience for the girls. They played a lot of volleyball in one day. They saw three of the teams in our District and played the best in Madison and won one of those games. They know they can beat anyone if they play consistently up to their ability. At times in the tournament, they were superb and unbeatable when they executed properly and played as a team. In the final match against Louisa they were really tired and yet, they showed a great deal of character and played together, never giving up — they won that match. I'm looking forward to the New Year." Wrestling The first year wrestling program had an exciting week of home match action. They had their only two home events this final part of the year and they treated fans and spectators {dike to some interesting sports action. On Friday, Dec 22 as the school closed for the holiday r break, the RCHS wrestling team hosted their first ever dual meet at the high school gym. The visiting Clarke County High School wrestlers came to Rapp for a 3:30 p.m. matchup that Friday. Clarke County is currently ranked number five among Single A wrestling teams in the state. Although this was their sub-varsity squad, there was some very tough wrestlers on their team.' The Clarke County team forfeited four of the 14 weight classes, but was able to pin their way to victory, defeating the RCHS squad 54-30. Sophomore Jeff Scroggins at 189 pounds and Junior Gamer Smyithe at 140 pounds decisioned their opponents for the two outright Rapp wins in the match. The athletic highlight of the week was when RCHS hosted their First Annual Holiday Wrestling Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 28. The visiting teams were from Brentsville and North Stafford High Schools. Culpeper and King George High Schools were supposed to compete but cancelled at the last minute due to injuries. ritty-nve wrestlers competed in fourteen weight classes in the round-robin tournament. Brentsville District High School led the tournament with 30 total match wins. RCHS was a close second with 29 wins and Norht Stafford had 26. The top three finishers ih each weight class medaled with the Rapp wrestlers capturing 4 firsts, 5 seconds, and 7 thirds for a total of 16 medals. First place RCHS winners: Cody Rodriques at 125; Chris Graves at 160; Jeff Scroggins at 189; and Henry Robertson at 275. Second place RCHS winners: John Ferdetta at 125; Billy Tucker at 125; Bren Miller at 130; Jeremy Graved at 215; and Jason Simeon at 275. Third place winners: Johnathan Robinson at 103; Johnathan Bankston atl25; Mike Weise at 125; Garner Smythe at 140; Andy Propst at 152; Stephen Von Fange at 171; and Alex Sitorius at 275. i Got bored kids? 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 January 3, 2001 www.timescommunlty.com Citizen of the Week Daniel Coffey Family: Parents, Frank and Donna Coffey and brother Josh. Grandson of F.D. and Helen Coffey and Tony and Reba Woodard, all of the Sperryville area. Occupation: Rappahannock ■ County Sheriff's Deputy Hometown: Sperryville Points in between: "I've lived in Sperryville all my life. I've worked as a cook, bridge repairman and now as a Sheriff's Deputy." Education: Graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1997. A 2000 graduate from Jail Basic at Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Church: Member of Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church Interests: Motorcycles, skiing, hiking, fishing Most interesting travel experience: "Spending a week in Pennsylvania skiing." Hardest/most important job: The most important job I have ever had is for the Sheriff's Office." Accomplishments: "Starting a career in law enforcement." If you would like to nominate someone for Citizen of the Week, please contact Barbara Wayland at 675-3338 or send an email to bwayland&timespapers. com. In Brief Cell tower/bird fatality report available The American Bird Conservancy, an organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats throughout the Americas, has just released a report entitled Communication Towers: A Deadly Hazard to Birds. The report documents the killing of 230 bird species throughout the Midwest and East as a result of the rapid installation pf cell towers. The report covers 47 individual studies analyzing 184,797 birds of 230 different species killed by towers. The report mentions that 22 percent of birds killed were either endangered or on a watch list, for possible endangerment. The report mentions that most birds are killed during migration, both spring and fall, and that towers over 199 feet with lights were the . key indicators in the death of most birds. *• Other factors that were mentioned were location of cell towers in low or often fogged areas. There is a copy of this report located in the Rappahannock Library, for your perusal. For additional information on cell towers and their affect on birds, please contact the American Bird Conservancy, 1250 24th Street, Washington, D C. 20037 or phone 202-778-9666. Have you seen a hawk lately? By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Circling high in the sky perched on a telephone pole, or scaring the living daylights out of birds in your yard, the sight of these birds of prey is an exciting experience that never seems to lose its thrill. Perhaps it's because hawks are among the only predators that nature really lets us get e good look at. up close, nawKs are even more The males of both species have a bluegray back and a chestnut-striped belly and k breast. lhe sharp Wk shinned hawk's |||X tail is blunt and the 1 Cooper’s ■ hawk's tail is k / round at the mf tip. Females Jr are bigger than the males and have a deep brown impressive than at a distance. They are handsome birds with strong, curved beaks, and piercing eyes that reflect their hunting habits. Hawks are meat-eaters that belong to the category of birds known as raptors. Their talons are long, sharp, and curved and they use them to catch food by grabbing their prey. If their prey is too large for them to swallow whole they tear meat apart with their beaks. The adult Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is familiar to many county residents and is frequently seen. It is actually found across the country, it has broad wings and it has a long, red, chestnut tail. This hawk is usually about 19-26 inches in length and has a wingspan of about 4 fc>9 feet. The red-tailed Hawk is usually found soaring over open country or fields. Redtails prefer small mammals, although they do snack on birds. If mice or other rodents live in your garden you will most likely have a visit from one of these hawks. Unless you have a very large, very Wild piece of property, you are unlikely to host nesting hawks. Most hawks prefer to build their large, well-constructed nests high in the trees in a wooded area. The American Kestrel (Falco sparverius) is the exception. This small, slim falcon will accept nest boxes mounted relatively close to areas frequented by humans. Nest boxes should be mounted on a tree or pole with a good view of the wide-open spaces. The male kestrel has long pointed blue-gray wings, a chestnut back, and black on the sides of its head that resembles sideburns. The somewhat larger female looks the same except her wings are chestnut instead of blue-gray. Both male and female are about 9-12 inches in length. Kestrels are top-notch grasshopper eaters, they also eat mice, crickets, frogs, and snakes. Kestrels are also called "sparrow hawks" because they eat small birds as well. There are several more members of the hawk family, such as the Cooper’s (Accipiter cooperiil and Sharp-Shinned Hawks (Accipiter striatus). These two hawks are very similar, the sharpshinned is a little bigger than the average pigeon. The Cooper's hawk is the bigger of the two but still not quite crow size. streaky back and underside. Both of these hawks feed mainly on other birds but will eat an occasional small mammal. They are one of the swiftest in tht hawk family and can twist and turn in midair. They turn up in backyards wherever there are bird feeders and will sometimes adopt a route of feeders, going from one feeder to another. A habit of many hawks is to perch on a high branch or hill to look for their prey. A favorite hunting spot for most hawks is, unfortunately, our backyard birdfeeders. If your feeder birds suddenly scram- jl ble for cover and there is no longer a v bustle of activity, chances are that if you look in surrounding trees you will I most likely see a perched hawk. { Most hawks that visit backyards are the eat-and-run types. They are quick to spot a meal and the feeding station in your backyard will be t much for them to resist. I try to give my feeder birds a fighting v . , chance by offering dense cM*' cover tnat is Close to my feeders. This provides a spot for feeder birds to i go for fast getaways. Hemlocks and spruces are perfect and a discarded Christmas tree or pile of brush serves well as a temporary cover. Once a hawk finds an easy meal at a birdfeeder they are very persistent. Birds have a great natural defense system * and can fly out of reach in a moments notice but many still fall prey to hawks. While you may wish you could keep your backyard feeder predator-free, it's worth remembering that hawks are a part of nature's balance. Hawks plky a vital role in the survival of their prey. The easiest adult birds for a hawk to catch are the weakest, such as birds that are sick, old, or injured. By removing these birds, hawks strengthen the bird population by preventing the spread of diseases. If a bird is healthy, watchful, and quick to escape a hawk, it won t get eaten and will pass these desirable traits to its offSDnntr. There are several more interesting birds of prey that were not represented here such as the Broad-winged i Hawk. Osprey, Northern I Harrier and the If Peregrine Falcon. The Peregrine is an extremely fast flier and has been clocked in a dive at 275 miles per hour. This bird was nearly wiped out by pesticides and t human disturbances at one time but has made a comeback in the last few years. To find out more information about the Peregrine Falcon i and other birds \ of prey visit our ^ local library. Happy Birding! Famed Jazz guitarists Jimmy Bruno and Joe Beck open Theatre season The new season at Theatre at Washington, Va. opens on Saturday, Jan. 13, with an 8 p.m. concert by jazz guitarists Jimmy Bruno and Joe Beck. This will mark the third time that Bruno has played at the Theatre, but the first time that he will be joined here by Joe Beck. Their CD "Polarity” was issued on the Concord label in 2000, and some of the music to be played at the Theatre performance will be drawn from that superb recording, which includes favorites such as "Summertime," "How Long Has This Been Going On," and "Eleanor Rigby.” Bruno and Beck are considered to have quite disparate musical styles. Hence the title "Polarity" was chosen for the first recorded pairing of these fine guitarists. (Bruno says he thought their CD might have been called "The Odd Couple.") In fact, however, the dazzling technical virtuosity of both musicians, and the remarkable musical empathy between them shown in their recording hold out the promise of a quite extraordinary live performance. Joe Beck is an accomplished and widely respected guitarist-composerarranger, and he has done much of the arranging and re-harmonization of the music which will be performed at the Jan. 13 concert. Besides playing with Jimmy Bruno, Beck has played and recorded with Duke Ellington, Paul Simon, and many other musical greats. He has also arranged and produced records for Frank Sinatra, Gloria Gaynor, and Esther Phillips, while composing music for TV and film for over thirty years. Jimmy Bruno was featured a few years ago on National Public Radio's Morning Edition, in an interview which is now an NPR Jazz Feature. The interviewer quoted "respected jazz guitarist, Howard Alden" (who will himself be playing at the Theatre at Washington in April). Alden spoke of Bruno's "phenomenal technique . . . fast ears, fast mind, and fast hands to go with it." Those who heard Bruno at the Theatre last year can attest to all of that. Jazz concerts have proven to be especially popular in Little Washington, and reservations are recommended for the Bruno-Beck concert at the Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. The Theatre at Washington's new winterspring schedule has just been released. To obtain a copy, or to make reservations, contact the Theatre at 540675-1253 or e-mail TheatreVA@aol.com. PtvMo couftety of Th# ThMM IN CONCERT: Jazz guitarists Jimmy Bruno and Joe Beck will open the new season at The Theatre at Washington on Saturday, Jan. 13 with an 8 p.m. concert.

Church Activities L Mill III iitillMilii I County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 7 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. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. » * Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: , Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. 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. 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 Service 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. 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. Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday: Wednesday: St. Masses: Confessions: Sunday: Sunday: Slate Mills Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. W.M.U. Meeting Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky 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 Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.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 Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second & Fourth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. » Sperryville residents enjoy holiday The year 2000 has been an interesting one. We survived Y2K in spite of all the things that were predicted, such as computer failure that would affect everyone including grocery stores, banks, electricity and much more. Most everyone bought extra food in preparation for the gloom and doom day. We have heard far too much about Monica Lewinsky, which was such a scandal for our country. It almost embarrassed anyone to watch TV. We have mourned with the loss of our armed forces on the bombing of the USS Cole, so many lives lost. It makes us stop and appreciate everyone now and in the past who have served our country to protect us and keep our freedom. We all went to the polls on Nov. 7 to elect a new President. Weeks later we still did know who our new President would be. People have always predicted the worst. With the lack of science and technology, people tried to explain bad luck and disaster. Superstitions were started and were often associated with specific time periods, such as the end of decades or centuries. Superstitions were passed down from one generation to the next. Some of the ones used mostly today are: Never let a woman enter your house first on New Year's Day, she will bring bad luck. If a man enters first he will bring good luck. It was considered good luck and the way to start the year if you ate black-eyed peas cooked with hog jowl (this is a piece of the hogs jaw). Obviously this is still considered good luck as it is still a main New Year's dish for many families. Some other superstitions known and still practiced are: It is bad luck to walk under a ladder, if you break a mirror it is seven years bad luck. If a black cat crosses in front of ce merry and r j U3 TKisjoyous NewYcar's Morn me crowd and do your be »Jom J ree ckeers for ike NewYears kom Photo courtesy bally Keyser This New Year's card was sent to Mrs. J.W. Bowen, the grandmother of Sally Keyser of Sperryville, by Miss Ethel Wayland, who was a teacher at Hull School and had boarded with the Bowen family. you while you are driving, you can wet your finger, make an X on the windshield and it will reverse the bad luck. You always enter and leave a home using the same door or you will have bad luck. It is bad luck to open an umbrella inside the house. Even if we don't believe these things, there are times we will take a different route, just in case there is something to it. Mr. Daniel Keyser celebrated his birthday on Saturday, Dec. 23 with family and friends. Ms. Sonya Anderson who is attending college in Blacksburg is spending Christmas break with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Anderson and family. She will return to college on Jan. 15. Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Anderson and family were Roger and Mary Jane Anderson from Madison, Bill and Barbara Anderson and son from Castleton, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin from West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser had as their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day guests, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser, Katie, David and Ms. Deborah Keyser, all of Winchester and Josh Smallwood of Radford College. Other guests included Ms. Donna Beahm of Sperryville, Amanda Turner and Spencer Sullivan of Winchester. Josh Smallwood made the Dean's List in his first semester at Radford College. He is the grandson of Sally and Daniel Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. Roy A Alther and Stacey had as their guests for several days before Christmas, Roy, Karen and Daniel Alther from Virginia Beach. Other Christmas guests were Mr. and Mrs. Matt Geer of Culpeper. Christmas dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Alther and Janie Atkins were Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Alther and Stacey of Sperryville, Matt and Melissa Geer of Culpeper, Mr and Mrs. Stephen Alther and family of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Pullen and Amanda of Boston, and Roy, Karen and Daniel Alther of Virginia Beach. Thanks to all of you that have contributed your local news to me. Keep the information coming in for 2001. Don't forget to make your New Year's resolution and make it a good week and a good year. Happy New Year! Joseph Joback accepted at Liberty University Joseph A. Joback II has been accepted at Liberty University for the fall of 2001. He will graduate from Rappahannock County High School in June of 2001. Joey plans on studying Youth Ministries and Music at Liberty. He is the son of Jimmy and Ellen Joback of Flint Hill. It's a girl! Nellie Kay Sisk of Boston is proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Victoria Lynn on Dec. 20 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Victoria weighed eight pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Delighted grandparents are Monica Sisk of Sperryville and Lester Sisk of Madison. Victoria also has a sister, Allie, three years old. 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 Heeding Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 SEfWSfiS. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs ” 1418 Oranoe Road Culpeper (540)8254)937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 So many windows, so many people with problems without solutions. Each window represents a path...often an uphill climb for the human soul. Every day we cry for meaning as one day blends into the next in a blur of confusion. It is the Sabbath. We see another building. So many windows, so many people...aiso with problems, but they have found a solution. That solution is God. In these days of harsh reality God is the ideal that gives comfort and meaning to our souls and His House is the sanctuary where we find strength for our daily climb through life. Make the climb that will make the difference as you dimb the steps to your chosen House of Worship. We read in Psalm 18:6..."In my distress I called upon the Lord; to my God I cried for help. From Hb temple He heard my voice, and my cry to Him reached His ears.” Your cry will reach God this Sabbath. So Many Windows I Sunday Zcphinuh 3:1-13 Monday Ztphaniah 3:14-20 Tuesday Luke 1:1-2S Wednesday Luke 1:26.18 Thursday Luke 1:39-56 Friday Luke 1:57-66 Saturday Luke 1:67-80 Savturm S4*cl*J by Tr» Amman B&e Socmty Ccpfnft 2000, Kmor W*wm N—npapar P O BocKXK. Clwto—VA 229M iwnlarmiattw. 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* ^ Tharp family gathers on Christmas Day The home of Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams was the setting for the Tharp family on Christmas Day. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tharp and Mr. and Mrs. Cary Ballowe of Edinburg; Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Horner of * Unionville; Mr. and Mrs. Jake ! Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie ! Tharp and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Year's Day. Also Mrs. Cindy Heflin will observe another year, today, Wednesday. Mr. James Gheen and son Larry of Mauertown were Friday callers of the Jerry Mills family. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory Williams all ol Culpeper; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Miller of Brightwood; Mr. and Mrs. Woody Tharp and Glenn Tharp and Mrs. ■ Rosie Wharton. Everyone enjoyed this day together as I they assembled around their old home ; place and with grateful hearts to Mary and Margie for the invitation. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family were Tuesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bragg on Route 729 and later visited Mrs. Janet Peregory and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins, Mrs. Irene Terry and Mrs. Dorothy Miller were Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. • Melvin Jenkins and family in Luray. Belated birthday wishes go out to Ms. Virginia Hoffman who celebrated on Christmas Day, and wishes are extended for a great day to Rodney Cubbage, who adds another year on Sunday and Joshua Cubbage who has a birthday on New and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark; Joe Peregory and children, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary were Christmas Day guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen in Mauertown and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory, Joel Peregory, Kenny and Heidi of Front Royal. Christmas Day guest of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson, Mitsy, Timmy and Roy Wharton. In the afternoon the Fraziers, Robinsons and Johnny Bragg family called on Mrs. Janet Peregory. On Wednesday Mrs. Ruth Peregory and grandchildren, Heidi and Kenny of Front Royal were Janet’s guests. Those on our list still needing prayers for illness and recovery include Mrs. Judy N. Meredith,'Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Albert Goodall, Daisy Lucas and many others of whom we are not aware of, but the good Lord knows. Supper guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family on Turkey Ridge Road were Miss Brenda Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler of Culpeper and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville. Mrs. Atkins remained overnight with her brother and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer and Ray Wharton were pre-Christmas dinner guests on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory in Front Royal and were also joined by Joel Peregory and children, Heidi and Kenny. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family were Christmas Day guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane and were joined there by Ms. Linda Weakley and friend Gary of Ruckersville, Kenny Leavell and Amy, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper. Sunday guests in the Joe Peregory home on Castleton Ford Road were Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Kevin, Chrissy and Jason and Keith Robinson. Have a great week! Washington residents busy for holiday Frank Moffett and his mother Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. It was very sad to see the Hall-Moore home burn down on Friday on . Fodderstack Road. The family lost evefything in the fire. On Saturday evening the Simmons home on Fodderstack Road had a chimney fire and with luck it was contained in the chimney with only smoke in the basement. On Christmas Eve Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark, Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown, and Bobbie Jo Brown of ; Fodderstack Road and Kenny ; Miller and son Greg of Stafford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Congratulations to Amanda Walter and Johnny Ray Pullen Jr. upon their recent marriage. Christmas Eve afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Gerald Clark of Warrenton and Mrs. Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Brenda McDonald of Haymarket. Happy birthday to Mrs. Wanda Snead of Gid Brown Hollow on Tuesday, Jan. 2; to Elizabeth Welch of Flint Hill on Wednesday, Jan. 3 and also to Mrs. Nancy Reeve of Rudasill Mill Road on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Kenny Miller of Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons, Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. A new church pictorial directory is being planned by the Washington Baptist Church. Pictures will be taken on Friday, Jan. 26 from 3 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Please set aside one of these dates for you and your family to have your pictures taken. All members and friends are invited to take part. For more information contact Frances Foster, Libby Byam or Sam Snead. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Charles Clark in Manassas who is confined in his home with an illness. Our condolences to Mrs. Ellen Harris and the family upon the passing of her husband Fred on Tuesday at Warren Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey enter-, tained on Christmas Eve with 21 family members and friends. On Christmas Day Mrs. Marilyn Bailey had 14 family members and friends for dinner. Mrs. Addie Keyser enjoyed having all her children home on Christmas Day, Donald Keyser and family of Alexandria, Daniel Keyser of Sperryville, Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Mrs. Virginia Cloud. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz spent five days during the Christmas holiday with Mrs. Denise Jakubowicz and children, Kristi, Matt and Andrea in Doylestown, Pa. Guests during the Christmas holiday of Mrs. Alice Butler were Alicia and Kevin McGuire of Vienna, Phil and Judy Butler of Falls Church and Bill Covell of McLean. Mrs. Emma Jenkins, Jean Butler, Rachael Berta and Michael Berta joined the family for dinner on Christmas Day. On Tuesday Bobby and Stevie Weakley of Fredericksburg were dinner guests of Mrs. Erma Jenkins. May God bless you all with a very happy and safe New Year. Woodville residents entertain visitors Jennifer Anderson of « Columbus, Ohio arrived on ! Saturday to spend the holiv days with her parents, Mr. and ►;;IV|rs. Robert P. Anderson. Jo and Rodney Vest entertained the family on . [Christmas Eve. ;■ Richard, Rena, Die, ■ Michele and Walter Milton • Burke attended an open house |-at Doris Jones’ on Christmas •|Eye. There was a nice turnout. | Richard and Rena Burke tad lunch at Pizza Hut in • ’Warrenton on Christmas Eve. , Breakfast guests of Vallie ; Butler and Norma Holt on • ;Christmas Day were Todd, ! Kim, Ashley and Logan Vest, • .'Charles and Pat Whorton, and ;:Jo and Rodney Vest. /» Visitors of June Clark and •-Misty Hitt during the week ! were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin . Hitt of Boston, Mary Anna •..Hitt of Woodville, Mr. and ►;_Mrs. Richard Wayland of Slate ’•►Mills, Richard Burke, Rev. L. ilStarke Jones, H.B. and Betty /'Wood, Myrtle Falls, Ann /•Watson and Heidi Bullock. ► ’’ Christmas Eve guests of ) Tim and Edie Falls, Sam and /-Robert were Mr. and Mrs. •“Edward Clark, Sarah Brown ’;'and friend Kenny, Amanda ••and Bobbie Jo Brown. ■'.I Vallie Butler, Norma Holt /‘and Charles and Pat Whorton attended funeral services for » Marshall Howard in Fairfax Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT last week. June Clark and Misty Hitt had Christmas dinner in Luray with Billy and Nina Fox. Also in attendance were Ross and Marlene Hall and Amanda Foster of Gainesville, Charlene and Tiny Sours and sons, Anthony and Nate* of Rileyville, Curt and Darlene Cloud and son Matthew and friend Annabelle of Luray. Bessie Norman recently met family members and a friend in Culpeper for lunch. Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners and Bethany were Emory Connors, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Atkins, Jennifer Williams of Sperryville and Gary Dawson. This is my last column for the Woodville news. I appreciate everyone's support over the years. Thanks again to Rena Burke who kept it going when I was ill. May all of you have a good and healthy New Year. Again, WoodvillevU V'.JUAJKJRh 987-8827 I thank you. You Could Earn FULL TUITION Through the Founder’s Scholar Program to Fauquier County's Oldest Independent School Highland School is now accepting applications for a full tuition schoUrshij for Grades 9 and 10 for the 3001-2002 academic year. Recipienta ore chomen solely on the basis of merit. Call today for details. Deadline February 2, 2001 alalia Highland School 597 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 ^ 540-347-1221 • Fax: 540-347-5860 www.highlandschool.org • E-mail: admin@highlandschool.org Fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools $ Upcoming Events Winter Camp scheduled A 4-H Winter Camp for 4-Her“s with previous camping experience, ages 9-14, will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center in Front Royal, Feb. 9-11. Rappahannock will be camping with Culpeper and Shenandoah counties at this winter camp. The them is “Camp Hollywood!" and the cost for this fabulous, fun weekend is only $63 Registration is due in the Rappahannock Extension Office by Jan. 26. Space is limited for campers and teen 4-H counselors with previous training on first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in attending this “star studded" 4-H camping program, contact the Extension Office at 675-3619 to request a registration package. Holiday to be observed In observance of the Robert E. Lee and Martin Luther King holidays, the Culpeper Virginia Employment Commission will be closed on Friday, Jan. 12 and Monday, Jan. 15. The office will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 8:30 a.m. “Please file your claim for unemployment benefits early to insure prompt processing of your claim,* said a spokesperson. 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. 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. Lee's birthday celebration set On Friday, Jan. 12 the McCormick Civil War Institute of Shenandoah University and Hardtack Tours Inc. are proud to present an evening to commemorate the birthday of Robert Edward Lee. This celebration will be held at Dean's Steakhouse located in Front Royal. Beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., with period entertainment provided by the Tuscarora Civil War Brass Band. A sit down dinner with your choice of prime rib or marinated chicken breast, followed by a lecture given by the Rev. Robert G. Stainback from Winchester entitled "If I Could Talk With You, General Lee", will complete the evening. The cost for this celebration is $25 per person. Reservations are limited, call Samuel L. Riggs at 635-5078. 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. 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. Walk-ins 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.m. 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 walk and light refreshments will be served. For details and directions call Bruce Jones at 675-3152. kM) begin IM|h rehearsals for the . • hi 7:30 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Singers (aM voice parts) are invited to join. No auditions required. Music Director George Amos has announced that the Society's first concerts of the new millennium, to be given in late April, will be a retrospective of great choral works of the masters, including J.S. Bach, George F. Handel, Joseph Haydn. W.A. Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn and others from the Renaissance through the 20th century. For more information call 662-3616.

INDEX Rentals 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 Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 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 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 Please refer to category you wish to us 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales . ■» Free Merchandise 290. Found 294 Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Ottered 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 Not|e„ 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted jEmptoymant 'General ^ Classified I Legal [Notices (Real Estate Rentals/ sMOTtPSI Use, Directory Tin-: So: kc i: i ok Hi sinicssics, Sikyickn \\i) Proi i;ssioN \ks. Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA fad PlActrhttJ, New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Clarice 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-852-4797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: www.timescommunity.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified 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 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AM real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discnmination 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 for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad. it wiN be read or taxed back to you tor any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the p*>er. If it contains an error, or if you wah to make changes, cal at once No adjustments w* be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. A# errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication The Times wtl not aocept liab*ty tor its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the nght to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not habie tor the We Accept I* "I - 3 ( I iT- 'I V__ J BLUEMONT, 3BR, sep 3 room upstairs suite w/bath, gardens, 2 acs, $1500/mo. AvaH. 2/1 703-777-1770. NEW TRAILER for "rent near Harpers Ferry, WV 1 BR, $450 lot rent. 540-822-5776. NON-SMOKING HOUSEHOLD to share beautiful 3 BR, 2 Vi BA house in Warrenton area. $750 plus share utilities. Available immediately. Call 703-787-9742. 100 V_ J OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, JAN. 7, 1-4PM. 15144 ST. JAMES CT„ AMISS VILLE, Wildwood Forest Sub., 10 miles W. of Warrenton on Rt. 211, left on 1066. 4BR, 2.5 BA, full bsmt., corner lot. $244,500 540-937-8228 Realtors Welcome REMODELED 3BR, 2BA ranch asking $130,000 negotiable. Call for details 540-439-8210 or 540-222-7806 Iv msg. FIREWOOD, SEASONED oak. immediate delivery $150 cord 1800-449-0898 SEASONED PINE, cut approx 14-18" logs, $20 pick-up load. You load/haul Easy access. 540-439-0503 Hay Straw & HAY FOR SALE Horse quality. Timothy and Alfalfa. Delivered to your barn from Western PA Cassell-View Farm 814-634-0310. HAY - horse quality hay. Square & round bales Also round bales for cattle. 540-937-5160 \__ ATTN: LOSE 30 LBS. FAST! Safe, guaranteed. yyww.paidtolose.com 800-336-5574 DIRECTV Mini-satellite dish $69.99 FWEENSTALATION 4 $60 GIFT CEFmFCATE Local channels now avatebte! Wei beat alart/ertised prices! 1-800-459-7357F-11 HOT TUB/SPA RATED 4 person, excel cond, 1 yr old, top-of- the-line w/cover Asking $3500 Paid over $4K 540-6753848 after 6 pm NEW 275 GALLON home oil tank $150 OBO Call after 6 PM540-3490802 — 273 2 LAB PUPPIES, black, females, AKC, parents on prem., shots & wormed. 540-937-6270 FOUND CAT- Male Tabby, very friendly, approx. 1 year old, white face, strip markings. 540-675-1017 COCKER SPANIEL. male, AKC, 11 yrs old, neut. 540-351-1744 FREE TO GOOD home, good hunting hound dog, young, male, affectionate. 540-4399377 8 PUPPIES, 5 weeks old, pit bull/husky. To good home only. FREE 540364-6478 / --- ' . EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper Slip Covers & l !pholster> Residential <& Commerical Rt- 211 AmtaaviHe, VA 937-5500 WORK AT HOME $1,500-$7,000/mo. Free Info: 1-800-887-4896 www TopDollarF reedom. com CHILDCARE IN MY loving, Christian home in Catlett VA, (or 0 - 4 yr old. Call Mary Sue Marsh for more into (540) 788-4337. r 380 m, J BLUEGRASS BANGO LESSONS, also, guitar, mandolin, & bass. 25 yrs. teaching exp. Teaching in Fauquier • Culpeper 540-364-3034 (---N 608 ■-»-nrtffti V> DODGE GRAND CARAVAN '94,.bl, VG cond., 64K, child seats, air bags, remote ent., tint, $7300. 540-349-5338 FORD BRONCO II 87, fully loaded, 4x4, 2 dr, auto, exc. cond. Must see to appreciate. Must sell. 540-439-4578 after 7 pm. HONDA CIVIC E1 1990. 4 dr, auto, 150K, ac, PW, runs great, $2600/obo 540-3492509 *90 OLDSMOBILE QUAD 4 Cutlass Calais, 2 DR coupe, red, 68K original mi., loaded, good cond, $2500 703-464-0509 VOLVO MO,'1995, turbo wagon, black w/ gray cloth int., heated seats, looks & runs great. All serv records 96K mis $11,500 540-428-0083 r ■ N 610 v_i JEEP WRANGLER *97, SE, soft top, 4WD, 4 cyl, 5sp, AC, CD, sound bar. bike rack, 48K. exc. cond. $11,000/ OBO. 540-349-1195 HONDA SHADOW 1998. 750, ACE, 7K miles, runs great, black & copper. $3800 OBO. 540-351-1776 COVER THAT PICK-up bed for the winter. Fiberglass truck cap., 60”W X 88" L. Great condition. $150. 540788-4626 FORD EXPLORER 1991, 4 dr., loaded, leather interior, 103k, excellent cond., $5950 OBO. 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. ISUZU RODEO '95, 4x2, VG cond, 62K, white, tint glass, am/fm cass. $7900. 540-349-5338 SUBURBAN 115,000 miles. Very good condition, original owner. New VA Inspection. MUST BE SEEN. $12,000. 703-754-8873 (M-F, 8-5) FORD 1997 F-350 XLT, crew cab, dually, diesel, 24K, $27,500. 540-3470363 FI 50 1990 PICK-up A good work truck. $2,995. OBO 703-7548873 (M-F; 8-5) DODGE CARAVAN '95 3.6 liter, great cond, 96 K miles, dark green, $5500/OBO. 703-9680224. MERCURY 1994 VILLAGER: garage kept, great shape, 94K miles, $5,600. Call 703-5976955. v__ J CATV FORMAN See Display ad for Hilton Cable Enterprises, Inc. (703) 928-2840 CDL DRIVERS See Display ad for Hilton Cable Enterprises, Inc. (703) 928-2840 COMPUTER, INTERNET PEOPLE WANTED $125 to $ 175/HR Full training Vacation, Bonuses Free E-book www.DoltAtHome.net Electricians/ Helpers Electrical contractor seeking FT/PT for residential work. Please cal (540) 788-4079 I NEED HELP, WORK FROM HOME! Earn $450-1500/mo. PT or $2000-450Q/mo. FT 1-888-764-6988 MACHINE OPERATORS See Display ad for Hilton Cable Enterprises, Inc. (703) 928-2840 NURSING RNs, LPNs, CNAs WANTED! Up to $500 Sign-On Bonus! Up to $ 38/hour to start. Same day pay. Frontier Nursing, LC. 1-877-634-6406 td 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 OWN A COMPUTER? Then put it to work! $25-$75/hr PT/FT Free book 888-528-6532 www.vouwakhome.corn POSITION OPENING Deputy Treasurer Send resume to: Frances A. Foster P.O. Box 37 Washington, VA 22747 by 1/12/01 SECURITY Richmond Security is hiring immediately for the position of Security Officer for sites in Culpeper. PT/ 3rd shift. For information call: 1-800-821-0581. Great for retirees. SECRETARY ASSOCIATION SECRETARY FT detailed oriented person for small association in Burke. Data base management, MS Office a must, multi-tasked person. Flexible hours & work environment. Competitive salary & benefits. Fax resume & salary requirement to 703-239-9042 or e-mail to cibo@cibo.org Tax Preparers make more money, enjoy flexible hours with fast growing regional tax firm hiring new employees for Culpeper & Warrenton area. Call Jill at 800-809-2829. ASAP for more details and training schedule. WOOD WORKER Immediate opening, for early aircraft construction for Wright Bro’s Centennial. Salary based on experience. Company benefits. 540-347-1909 Start the New Year with a $100 Sign-On Bonus! HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY RESERVATIONS Seeking experienced individuals who are able to work full-time. 540-675-3800 Ext. 46 The Inn at Little Washington Middle & Main Streets Washington, VA 22747 ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE O If you are a results-oriented sales professional, energetic and an out going individual; with experience in advertising sales, you may be the person we are seeking. ft ft The Fauquier Times Democrat has an opportunity for you to join a results oriented, sales team. ft ft ft Competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fox resume to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager The Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 E-mail: kkellerfttimespapeni.com EOE (Times NORTHERN VIROINI 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. Please call, Nicole Balding G Street Fabrics Centreville, VA 703-818-8090 ♦ CATV FOREMAN ♦ MACHINE OPERATORS ♦ CDL DRIVERS Will train energetic people. Call Greg at: (703) 928-2840 (703) 327-0497 Hilton Cable Enterprises, Inc. BUYING? SELLING? Times • Community Newspapers Classified Has It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 or FAX * 703- 349-8676 CLERK OF THE WORKS Announcement #HR2100 Fauquier County Public School System is seeking to fill the position of Clerk of the Works. This position will assist in the development of short and long term construction projects and requirements; process/record bid openings, bids, contracts and related actions; process purchasing/invoicing documents; and provide general administrative support to the department. The position will also coordinate the use of maintenance and repair services; monitor progress and communicate with staff, inspectors and contractors; and will evaluate custodial services within the public schools. Qualified applicants must possess the knowledge and ability tj) manage construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality work, on time and within budget parameters. Applicants must have excellent skills in planning, coordinating, reporting, reporting and supervising construction projects. The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is necessary. Preferred applicants should have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and college level work in engineering, mechanics and/or electrical trades. . Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department 1'D Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186 by 4:30 p.m., January 12 2001 Far assistance call (540) 347-8668. Fax# (540) 347-3610. www.co.fauquier.va.us/services/jobs EEO/AA/M/F/D CREYST9NE ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER HUD MAP PROGRAM High-volume multifamily mortgage comvanv located in Warrenton, Virginia has excitina • opportunity in its new MAP Division. Responsibilities include: • • Monitoring and tracking of FHA loans through processing • •Ordering and reviewing third party reports • •Preparation of required HUD documents and processing forms Eligible candidate should possess expertise in the following areas: • Loan Processing or FHA experience • Extremely detail-oriented • Proficient in Excel and Word • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Team Player For immediate consideration, please fax your resume to MAP 540-341-2121 or e-mall to: imcclanMhangjrrpvstm»ue. rnm For those who may have tried to respond to this ad in late November we encourage you to reply Our fax and internet service were Interrupted durian the relocation of our office, ng _ we apologize for any inconvenience.

WAIT STAFF GRILL COOK FT all shifts, very busy. Fun place to work! Great pay & great tips. 540-727-7708 Frost Diner 55 Broadview Ave. Warrenton, VA 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@crosslink.net 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 VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR OF LICENSING Easi-set Industries, a licensor of proprietary percast concrete products, is seeking a professional to manage the marketing and sales of licenses to precasters in North America. Experience in licensing or in the architectural precast concrete market is preferred. Easi-Set Industries is located 50 S. W. of Washington, D.C. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit program, including medical/dental coverage and 401K retirement and savings plan, paid vacation and educational reimbursement. Send resumes, including salary history to: Human Resources Department P.O. Box 300 Midland, VA 22728 Fax: 540-430-1232 e-mail: EASISETOmnsinc.com Sales Representative *- Full-Time CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING The Times Community Newspapers is looking for enthusiastic & talented men and women to join our very busy Classified Sales Team! This opportunity offers a chance to learn about classified advertising from the ground floor up. You will handle inDund calls, enter ads into our computerized system, assist advertisers with placement of ads and make outbound calls. Qualified candidate should have some sales or customer service Experience, type at least 40wpm and have computer knowledge. Potential for future advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, dental, and 401K Plan. Fax or email resume to: J. Hardison 703-771-0036 j hard ison@timespapers.com NORTHERN VIRGINIA EOE INTERNET SALES ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Times Community Newspapers is seeking an aggressive, self-starter to sell Internet web advertising for our 17 newspapers in the Northern Virginia area. This position will be responsible for establishing sales strategies and revenue growth for this newly developed division. Qualifications: • College Degree • 2 Years Advertising Sales Experience • Knowledge of Technical & Online Services • Strong understanding of Online Marketplace & Internet Opportunities We offer a competitive sales incentive package. Please Fax or Email Resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Amy Reger 703-771-0036 areger@> timespapers.com RETAIL SALES/ SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Requires computer experience, good customer service skills. Agriculture background. Full-time position with benefits, including health & life insurance, pension & 401 (k) plan, vacation, sick leave, employee purchase discount. Apply in person. Marshall Farmers’ Co-op Marshall, Virginia HOME HEALTH NURSES Medicare certified, JCAHO credited home health agency seeking per visit RNs and LPNs to service Warrenton, Manassas and surrounding areas. Excellent assessment skills & home care experience required. Offering competitive wages, mileage reimbursement prorated benefit packages as well as a $500 sign-on bonus. Perfect for those looking to supplement their income. For immediate consideration, contact Cheryl with Mid-Atlantic Home Health at: 800-989-0055 EOE BUHL Electric Company $2,000 SIGNING BONUS! Payable at 6 months ATTN: RETIREES We have the perfect job for you. We need your help to organize our Sterling Production Office NOW. Light office duties and some warehouse work required. We are a large N.Va. electrical sub-contractor offering great pay, flexible hours (FT or PT) and excellent benefits. All applicants and inquiries welcome. Fax resume to (703) 444-1794 or contact George at (703) 450-2100._ OPERATIONS MANAGER Chelsea GCA Realty, Inc., a national real estate firm specializing in the development and management of premium outlet shopping centers, seeks an Operations Manager for our Leesburg facility. Successful candidate will be a hands-on, team-oriented manager with a minimum of two years supervisory experience. Construction knowledge required; Law Enforcement knowledge helpful. Responsibilities include scheduling and overseeing custodial, maintenance and security staff; overall maintenance of shopping center; management of custodial/ maintenance/security budget; and hiring and supervision of outside contractors. Must be available to work weekends. Competitive compensation package includes 401 (K). Send your resume to: Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, 241 Fort Evans Rd, NE, Suite 241, Leesburg, VA 20176 or fax to (703) 7373072. Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V Piedmont Behavioral Health Center Searching for (nullified candidates to join onr 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 ■" " ■ ADULT & YOUTH CARRIERS NEEDED Immediate Opportunities! • Work One Day A Week! • Work in Cascades, Countryside and Sterling. • Great Adult Second Job. Ideal Student Job. • No Collections! Call Now! 703-777-1111 Ext. 1365 Circulation Dept! BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT TO VICE PRESIDENT Health services company located in Landsdowne, Virginia seeks Business Development Assistant to Vice President. Responsibilities will include preparing sales proposals for new and current clients, research and respond to detailed questions regarding health services operations, managed care activities and physician/RN staffing Candidate should possess Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 3 years work experience in a health plan environment or financial sector. Must work well under deadlines, possess strong technical, analytical and PC skills, and be proficient in MS Word and Excel. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations a plus. Please forward resume with salary requirements to: Medical Development lnt'1 14800 Conference Center Drive, Suite 205 Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Attn: Karen FAX: (703)818-3330 E-Mail: info@medint.com Warehouse/ Truck Driver Positions Now Available Full-time positions Must have valid driver's license and good driving record Benefit package includes pension & 401 (k) plans, medical insurance, life & disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, employee purchase discount. Apply in person: WARRENTON FARMER’S CO-OP 143 Washington Street- Warrenton, VA CONSTRUCTION Northern Virginia Contractor seeking: • Foremen/Crew Leaders • Equipment Operators • CDL Truck Drivers • Directional Drill Operators • Laborers For underground telephone/electric utility installation. Excellent growth opportunities and pay for top performers, 401K and Health Benefits available. R.B. HINKLE CONSTRUCTION INC. (703) 430-0200 Deputy Clerk Loudoun Count General District Court DEPUTY CLERK Deputy Clerk assigned operational responsibilities in high volume, fast paced office with frequent deadlines. Prepare correspondence, court forms, enters data, files court documents. Deliver customer service by providing information in person & by telephone, resolving problems, & advising of fines & costs. Responsible for accounting including closing cash registers, conducting daily cash reconciliation, preparing bank deposits & accounting reports. Most competitive applicants will have knowledge of court/ criminal justice system; will demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility as well as automated financial & record management systems, personal computers & software applications. Must be team player, have professional manner, excellent communication & organizational skills. Must be extremely accurate. Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2001. To ensure immediate consideration, please submit state application & resume. Starting salary is $25,990. EOE Loudoun County General District Court 18 E. Market St., Leesburg, VA 20176 Peebles We're looking for individuals who truly believe customers come first, who have an eye for fashion, and who knows what it means to provide great customer sendee. We currently haw the following positions available: • Beauty Advisor • Asst. Manager • Sales Associates (P.T.) • Dept. Manager Peebles offers competitive wages, and a great workplace. Some of our associate benefits include: 20% Purchase Discount Incentive Plan 401 (k) Savings Plan Paid Personal Time (starting at.? weeks per year for full time associates ) Visit our store to apply and learn more about the exciting job opportunities available at Peebles or visit our website at: w ww.peebles.com Kathy tidy. Store Manager 548 East Market Street, Leesburg, Va. Peebles is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a drug-free workplace. Community Bank _of Northern Virginia A GROWING LOCAL BANK HAS THE FOLLOWING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: ♦ Assistant Branch Manager ♦ Customer Service Reps ♦ Head Tellers ♦ Tellers (Full-Time) ♦ Customer Service Supervisor (For Call Center) Interested applicants should contact (703) 430-5600 or mail/fax resume to: Community Bank of Northern Va. P.O. Box 27 Sterling, Virginia 20167 Attention: HR Fax: (703)430-9231 EOE MANUFACTURING Dynamic Detail, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-tech printed circuit boards has immediate openings for Maintenance/ Mechanic/ HVAC/ Electrician Technicians for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Must have 3/5 years industnal/commercia! Electro-mechanical equipment repair and/or installation using skills associated with trades such as electrical, mechanical, electronics HVAC. plumbing and welding. 3rd Shift Supervisor - Responsible for managing our 3rd shift AOl department, this includes maintaining daily production flow at highest quality through supervision of employees. Degree preferred but not required with one year supervisor or five years manufacturing experience. Must be computer literate. All positions require effective communications in English with attention to detail, in addition, the ability to work in a fast paced team oriented environment Excellent Benefits including health/dental/life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401K plan, stock options, tuition reimbursement. 2nd shift differential. Please apply in person between 8:ooam and 7:00pm. Monday-Friday. Dynamic Details, Inc. 1200 Severn Way Dulles, VA 20166 EOE/D/V/M/F 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 VETERINARY POSITIONS 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 RECREATION DIRECTOR Reston YMCA needs individual to be responsible for summer and holiday camps, youth sports and recreation programs at the Y and all extension sites, and for the development of family programs. Need degree in recreation, a minimum of three years experience in recreation and most important of all, be a great people with lots of energy and enthusiasm to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. Resumes to: Robert Conklin, Executive Director, Reston YMCA, 12196 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190 SECRETARY Part-time with benefits Vinnell Corporation, a division of TRW, has an immediate opportunity for a part-time Secretary at our corporate office, conveniently location adjacent to the Fair Oaks Mall in Fairfax, VA. The successful candidate will work approxi mately 20/week (flexible daytime hours) providing general clerical assistance. Responsibilities include answering phones, making travel arrangements, handling expense reports, and assisting with presentations. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED; 1-2 years of general clerical experience; 50 wpm typing/ keyboarding capabilities; and experience with Win dows word processing, spreadsheet, and presen, tation software. Post HS clerical training is a plus. Vinnell offers a competitive salary & a great benefits pkg. Interested candidates should forward a resume/salary history to: Vinnell Corporation, Attn: PTS01, Ste 800, 12150 E. Monument I)r., Fairfax, VA 22033-4053 FAX: (7tBj21R 5287 E-mail: jobs@vinnell.com EOF VINNELL Growing Law Firm located In Leesburg, Va Has Various Positions Available. There Is A Lot Of Growth Potential Available For The Right Candidate ■Audit Processor Accounting or Banking exper. req. * Intake/Data Entry Processor Basic computer and organization skills desired. * Mail/File Clerk No experience required ‘Invoice Processors Data Entry, Accounting knowledge helpful. Attention to detail very important. ‘Accounts Receivable Some collection exper. necessary. Accounting experience a must. ‘Legal Assistant Experience in document preparation and case management. Please fax resume to Hiring Partner (703) 777-7453 r WANTED: NEWSROOM JUNKIE! The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive chain or Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for another editor to coordinate with its editorial and production teams. Applicants must be detail oriented team players who won't fizzle on deadline. Production editor will be responsible for tracking and assisting flow of copy, including some copy editing, headline writing, proofing, designing pages. Applicants must have survived a previous newsroom tour, exhibit strong language skills (AP Style essential!, be PC/MAC literate (knowledge of QuarkXPress) and a fast learner. Come Join Our Frenzied, Fun News Team. Send cover letter, resume & clips to: Dana Baker, Times Community Newspapers P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, VA 20178 Fax resumes to: (703) 771-0036 ore-mail resumes as a .PDF attachment toe dbaker@timespapers.com (Times anon NORTHSRM VmOtNIA EOE VETERINARY TECH./ ASSISTANT FULL-TIME Licensed preferred Experience a must. Newly established small animal facility in Purcellviiie looking for dedicated individual. Call Denise or Dr. P at. 540-338-5888 or Email: ponydoc @ rcn.com ON-AIR PERSONALITY WFLS RADIO Experienced on-air personality needed. Complete digital studios and team-like atmosphere. Public appearance and production skills necessary Digital experience a plus. Great salary and excellent benefits. WFLS is a country music station with a first-class facility within the Washington, D C ADI Send resume and air-check cassette to: Human Resources, WFLS-FM Radio. 616 Amelia Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. EOE. r i Got a flair for design? The Times Community Newspapers, an aggressive chain of Northern Virginia weeklies, is looking for QuarkXPress proficient paginators on its production team. Applicants must be team players able to handle multiple assignments on deadline. Knowledge of PhotoShop, Freehand or Illustrator a plus; those with PageMaker skills will be considered. Jump into joint the challenging, fast paced, constantly changing career of| newspaper design! Competitive salary, benefits offered. Send cover letter, resume and clips to: Dana Baker Times Community Newspapers | P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20178 FAX: 703-771-0051 email resumes as.PDF attachment to: dbaker@timespapres.com dimes ■— NORTHERN VIRGINIA EOE J Waste Treatment ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR Dynamic Detail. Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-tech printed circuit boards has immediate openings for: Environmental Supervisor - BS in Chemistry or Engineering. Waste Treatment experience helpful. 2+ yrs supervisory exp. preferably in mfg. environment. Strong computer skills. Must be a team player with excellent leadership skills. Manufacturing/ Process control background preferred. Waste Treatment Technician - Monitor, operate and maintain waste treatment equip, to ensure compliance with all regs. Exp. Utilizing resin columns, equalization/ regeneration systems, filter press, clarifiers, sand filters. AA, and pH meters in a mfg. or chem. environment preferred. Chemical Services Technician Maintain the cleanliness of all chemical process lines, waste water treatment experience helpful, able to operate a forklift and pallet Jack, and able to move and lift up to 75 lbs. Chemist - B.S. in chemistry/ related exp., Mfg/SPC background preferred. Superior computer skills needed. All positions require effective communications in English with attention to detail, in addition the ability to work in a fast paced team-oriented environment. Excellent Benefits including health/ dental/ life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, 401k plan, stock options, tuition reimbursement, 2nd shift differential. Please apply in person between 8:00am and 7:00pm Monday-Friday. Dynamic Details 1200 Severn Way Dulles, VA 20164 EOE/D/V/M/F

William Fletcher Washington resident William McKinley Fletcher, 61, of Harris Hollow Road, Washington died on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at his residence. He was a truck driver for the city of Falls Church. Survivors include two brothers, Nathan Fletcher of Washington and Milton Fletcher of Falls Church; two aunts, Lillie Gates Peyton of Washington and LuJana Pope of New York and a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Elder Aaron R. and Jessie D. Fletcher and a brother, Aaron Fletcher. Funeral services were conducted at W.C. Thompson Funeral Home on Friday, Dec. 29 with the Rev. Forrest Freeman of Sperryville. Interment was in Culpeper National Cemetery. Roy Whorton Born in county Roy Cleveland Whorton, 72, of Amissville died Friday, Dec. 29 at Fauquier Hospital in Warren ton. He was born May 28, 1928 in Rappahannock County to the late Henry and Lilly Cloud Whorton. Mr. Whorton was a member of Massanova Pentecostal Church in Castleton. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Settle Whorton; three sons, Gary Whorton of Viewtown, Forrest Whorton of Castleton and Martin Whorton of Amissville and one daughter, Cathy Frazier of Amissville. Additional survivors include 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Frank Whorton of Centreville, Irving Whorton of Linden and George Whorton of Castleton and three sisters, Ressie Utz of Falling Waters, W.Va., Mary Elizabeth Dodson of Front Royal and Eunice Whorton of Amissville. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whorton was also predeceased by three brothers, Charles Whorton, Robert Whorton and John Whorton and three sisters, Grace Corbin, Virginia Clatterbuck and Lou Ada Brown. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Found & Sons Chapel with Rev. L.D. Savage officiating. Interment followed at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton with honors provided by the Culpeper American Legion Post #330 and the Culpeper V.F.W. Post #2524. Pallbearers were Ronald Frazier Sr., Greg Freeman, Benjamin Whorton, Aaron Whorton, Jonathan Whorton and Patrick Hill. Honorary pallbearers were Ronald Frazier II, Zane Wharton and Phillip Whorton. Memorial contributions may be to the Massanova Pentecostal Church Building Fund, 691 Aaron Mountain Road, Castleton, Va. 22716. Jeffrey Gatewood Washington resident Jeffrey Scott Gatewood, 36, of Washington died in an automobile accident on Route 340 in Page County in the ^rly morning hours of Dec. 30. Mr. Gatewood was born Dec. 6. 1964 to the late Harrison Albert Gatewood and the late Vivian Herlene Timbers Gatewood. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, Irvin O. Timbers and one sister, Havana Timbers. He is survived by two sisters, Martha A. Rector of Hill Crest Heights, Md. and Bonita L. Gatewood of Washington; two brothers, Reginald Gatewood of Washington and Albert Gatewood of Luray; two uncles, Otha Gatewood of Washington and James Gatewood of Los Banas, Calif, and an aunt, Mary Della Gatewood of Front Royal. Additional survivors include his best friend, Cheryl Marsh of Front Royal; his girlfriend Leslie Payton of Luray; a special son, Tyrese Campbell of Luray; a special sister, Mary Ann Gilmore of Oxon Hill, Md; 11 nieces, five nephews; five great-nieces; 14 greatnephews; many cousins, extended family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Promise Land Baptist Church in Washington. The Rev. Forrest Freeman will officiate. Interment will be in the Timbers-Gatewood Family Cemetery in Washington. The family will receive friends Friday, Jan. 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. at W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper and on Saturday, Jan. 6 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at Promise Land Baptist Church. William Wood III Government employee William Henry Wood III, 61, of Canmer, Ky., died Dec. 22 in Kentucky. He was bom Oct. 28, 1939 in Front Royal to the late William Henry Wood Jr. and Myra Elizabeth Wayland Wood. Mr. Wood graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Range Management. He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for 30 years in New Mexico, Arizona and Utah. His family owned Wood Acres dairy farm in Amissville for many, many years. Mr. Wood attended Forest Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife Betty Marie Reidhead Wood of Canmer, Ky.; two sons, William Russel Wood of Rio nancno, in.m. ana wuiiam J.F. Wayland Wood of Bowling Green, Ky. and three daughters, Lara Wood Anderson of Ashville, N.C.; Elizabeth Wood and Sarah Lee Anne Wood, both of Rio Rancho, N.M. Additional survivors include two stepdaughters and seven stepsons. Mr. Wood is also survived by two sisters, Dorothy Jean Wood Binns of Albuquerque, N.M. and Mary Hunter Wood Altus of Columbia, S.C., 23 grandchildren and one greatgrandson. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his William Henry Wood Sr. and Mary Margaret Hunter Wood and his maternal grandparents, Henry Gordon Wayland Sr. and Mary Bruce Wayland. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Washington Masonic Cemetery in Washington with Pastor Douglas Harris officiating. Found & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. paternal 1 Dn^fiiiing by Randy Minter wnen tne respected wirthhn Polling Organization conducted a national survey in 1990, it found that fully 65% of consumers polled had positive remarks to make about funeral homes and cemeteries. Moreover, three out of five of those polled indicated they believed that prearranging their own funerals or burials made good sense. Over half (53%) already owned cemetery property. More than one in four had already preplanned their own funerals, and over half of that number had prepaid them. Five years later, a follow up national survey conducted by the same organization showed that the satisfaction level among consumers had risen to 68%. The most recent survey this year shows that consumers’ positive ratings of the industry have increased to 69%. Pre-need counseling and pre arrangements offer all sorts of options that can provide security and comfort to families and their loved ones. At the Moser Funeral Home 233 Broadview Avenue, Wanenton we’re hoe to make your life easier by offering support compassion, and help with decisions during a time of grief. You’ll find us to be experienced in the ups and downs of grief and here to lend a hand. For years, we have worked with families helping them through difficult times. Call us at 540-347-3431. "The dead don t die. They look on and help". -DH Lawrence —-——————— —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. Richardson White Jr. and wife to Lydia White Adelfio and husband, 20 percent undivided interest in 22.2149 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Jacqueline Massie Eastham and husband to Lizzie Hamilton Eastham and others, four percent undivided interest each, 231.6159 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Jacqueline Massie Eastham and husband to William Guerrant Eastham, seven percent undivided interest in 106.7 acres, Jackson District. Ruth C. Richards to J. Robert Kramer II and wife, 1.3144 acres, more or less, Piedmont District. $200,000. John M. Anderson to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 75.673 acres, Hampton District. Deed of easement. Stephen Michael Leake to Jennifer L. Yowell, 1 acre, Piedmont District. $110,000. Gary A. Younkin and wife to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 281.65 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Lindsay Willoughby Green Eastham, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Fletcher King Eastham, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne English, General Manas Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Leslie C. Cockburn and husband to Virginia Outdoor Foundations, 5 tracts totaling 187.1059 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of easement. Leslie C. Cockburn and husband to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 51.0829 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of easement. Rolf Graage and wife to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, 400.2226 acres, Hawthorne District. Deed of gift. Design & Management ■ Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office FLINT HILL - Affordable • two bedroom home, eat-in kitchen, living room with wood stove, recently remodeled bath, 1 car garage, 1.12 acre lot. $89,000 WOODVILLE - Two story brick home, lovely hardwood floors, fireplace in living • room, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement. Nice .57 acre lot with beautiful stone retaining walls. $139,000 SPERRYVILLE - Conveniently located within the village of Sperryville, two story, six room & bath home, center hall, 1.4 acre lot. $89,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty @aol. com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank (540) 987-8146 t§( RECYCLE Rappahannock River -cedar sided house w/wraparound deck/porch. With River frontage. Master suite and two additional bedrooms. Custom built in 1988. Sited on 45+ acres. $459,000 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel Greg Clark Mary Boudreau butchz@summit.net rg gj fengshui@tidalwave.net Easy living in this dean^^^feorary home with scenic mountauyd^^^^Bloors comes in with many^^^^^HB^vith superb view. Openj^W^MTOle for livestock. Stone fiu|^9Aj^ffng room with cedar cath^^^BM^aster suite, den & 2 full baU^^^HlRrgtirage with lights & open studio^^^^Form meets function-attention to detail-large and small. $650,000 This like new ColonialQ^^^t was totally remodeled in 1open and light floor plarn^flg^^M^most discerning buyers. Amag^MSpRrcar garage, harch wood flo|^PJ^tt0R!>inets, master Dedroom and J^^^HUffrst floor Fireplace, family roo^^^HPnv upgrades. $289,900 Stunning mountain construction in on main floor ing room wit] glass exceptional 'aster suite pacious livireplace and 3 windows to deck ning. Kitchen has breakstubbed for bath or shop. !s, trails, pond, superb location ’ey. Oak pool table and deck furniture $495,000 House comes with^ wood floors Separate bath. warranty, carpeting, bedrooms/I $99,900 Great location for a weekej^^ace-walking distance to Shenandt^^^^W Park and across the House has tota^wmJ^A^j^nnside out in the past^g^B^p^rof, siding, porches, deck, waJ^^^^Knen, appliances, flooring, and $99,500 Lovely early home witl^^stored wing with 3 bedrooms/^^^^main block stripped for i^jJri^^^^mginal heart pine floou^^^fip^Telectrical and plun^^^^^J|^\d. 30x20 2-story mill ho^ $532,000 UNDER CONTRACT-113 acres with frontage on Rt. 522 below Woodville. Strong stream runs through property. Nice woods with great building sites. $320,000 UNDER CONTRACT-FLINT HlLL-super nice getaway on 9 acres. Main house with slate floors. Open floor plan. Exposed oeams to 2 bedroom loft, rabulous landscaping with pond. Guest cottage studio garage tucked away in secluded setting. Like on Elaon's Pond." $365,000 A once in a lifetime property. Rarely does a ting for your home. 33 acres with 6.5 acres on Route 626 on the edge fenced on 3 sides. Can put in land 7.6 acres Route 626 on the edge of fenced on 3 sides. Can put in land Came Bird, 14 acres. Great building Build your dream home on this bea how pretty it is. this come along. A most beautiful setviews, scenic vista. $149,000 CVA. All dpen land with great views, ilture. $65,000 iver frontage. All open land $75,000 n. Get away from it all. i^Lake You won't believe $110,000 Renovated 2 bedroom^ in Sperry ville. ’ & town pane wir ancher 11 water >ors, double $71,500 This is a great little starterh^^or retirement home just nortl^f^^Blill. 14x7 deck, rough in fujjtf^MKement, 3 ceiling fansjg^^j^Wliving room and one acre with plenti^a garden. A rare find unde^^P^tO in Rappahannock Co. $99;500 Restored late 19th century Virginia Farmhouse with random width flooringJMBfcngth front porch with mahogany fluJ|^^B>lacement windows, and storu^jjJ^^^Hmi-detached office/euesthou^PUHPnTi car garage, and old baru^Sv^S^md water. Screened in dinin|^^B^n^^0x40 in-ground pool. Borde^^^^^PjTOoah National Park, 11+/fencei^Hp^Taing/hiking trails. New drilled well. Agrnouse approx. $399,500 Lovely area just outsic^^town of Washington, VA. 3 acres just off country age with electric. 10x2Qg^|MPreh. Separate diningi^^gM0i!orns/2 full baths. firePIace screen ar,d Well maintained brick Randyrn private lane. 3.8 acres. Keepinggi^^ a good Eossibility, beautit^^^^Hrroom off itchen withjM^RWBcovered front porch, fmjrfj®Mment with in-law suite Super location!! All ings and patio furniture convey $165,000 Well maintained home or^widscaped lot. 3 bed rooms/Kh^^^Bch with vinyl sidin&sjdj^^^md windows. Warf^Q^^lryer convey. $89,500 "2000" one of our Best Year's Ever!! Louis Moore, Bint Hill, VA • Skippy Giles, Washington, VA Sam Snead, Sperryville, VA • Lesley Baker - Secretary If you are thinking of selling we would tike to put a SOLD by your property in "2001" HAPPY NEW YEAR & MANY THANKS!! 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Phone: 540-987-9243 • Fax: 540-987-9245 E-maiLsamsnead@mris.com Cegiles@reaitor.com Lsmoore@shental.net SamSneadRealty.com