Rappahannock News, January 17, 2001

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2001 www.timescommunity.com 123rd Year... No. 3 . A L »"-CaL J I ' Jl J *\ I | krI Phone (540)675-3338 |> AT".ff Rapp Briefs Germanna offers free seminar . Thinking about starting a business? A free seminar will be offered to prospective entrepreneurs entitled "So You Want to Start Your Own Business". Germanna's Community Small Business Support Specialist, Jim O'Neill, will present the program. .. Seminar topics will include Entrepreneurial Attributes, Developing a Business and Marketing Plan, Financial Resources, Legal Considerations and Operational Issues. The seminar will be held at the Rappahannock Library, Feb. 7 Starting at 7 p.m. For more information and to register call Jim O'Neill at 540-727-3073. RCSSA steering committee to meet The steering committee of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association, RCSSA, will be meeting on Monday, Jan. 22 at Rappahannock County High School, Room #3 at 7 p.m. Anyone from the community interested in supporting the student athletes is urged to attend. Representative to visit county Mrs. Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman Frank Wolf, will visit the town of Washington on Thursday, Jan. 18. Mrs. Crowley will be available to talk with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature, such as with the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, Immigration ana Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. Mrs. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock County Extension Office from 2 to 3 p.m. Constituents who want to make direct contact with the Winchester office may call Mrs. Crowley at 540-667-0990 or visit the office at 110 North Cameron Street. Spring season sign-ups to begin Rappahannock Athletic Association will be conducting their spring season baseball, softball and tee ball sign-ups the first three weekends in February. Feb. 3 and Feb. 17 sign-ups will be held at Bill Payne Auctions on US 211 in Amissville. On Feb. 10 sign-up will be held at the Rappahannock Library. Times each day will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. ' Fees are $35 for players five to 32 years old; $40 for players 13 to J6 and $50 for girls 17 to 18 Interested in beginning an 18 and under softball team. There is a $5 per child discount for multiple sign-ups from the same family. Players new to RAA in 2001 must bring their birth certificate to present when signing up. For further information call -Mauri Payne at 937-4142, office Ipr 675-3729, home or Jimmie :lfeiter at 937-4884. :Happenings • There being no business before the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals, the January £001 meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Rappahannock News • > P,0. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Two local teenagers arrested! I in Montpelier vandalism cas^ “It was hooligan frenzy ” By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer Solving the Montpelier vandalism case was, as Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz says, an “odyssey” that took investigators from his office and the Virginia State Police to five other counties and a few states in their joint eight month quest for the truth. And when the investigation came down to two arrests on Jan. 12 with charges pending against a third teenager, there was an irony of all ironies. The mothers of the two arrested ) teenagers happened to be some of the outraged residents who earlier had contributed to the reward fund for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the May destruction of Montpelier, an historic 18th century mansion. There was also another development: one of the teenagers arrested is Alexander T. Hart, 18, of Hume, whose late father is world renown sculptor Frederick E. Hart, who died from lung cancer at the age of 56 on Aug. 13, 1999. Alexander Hart, who goes by ‘Xander’, was charged with felony destruction of property and grand larceny after investigators executed a search warrant at his home and found two black Derby riding hats that authorities said were ‘antiques’ Possible entryway used by vandals. Rappahannock News F|e Photo* Montpelier was vandalized in May, 2000. This past Friday, two teenagers were arrested with charges pending against a third in connection with the incident. from Montpelier and were taken as “souvenirs of the caper.” The other teenager is Richard P. Sitorius, 19, of Flint Hill. He is charged with felony destruction of property and trespassing. Sitorius and Hart each have been released on $35,000 bond. Authorities said the arraignment for Sitorius is scheduled for Jan. 23; the court hearing for Hart is on Jan, 25 and is a juvenile proceeding since the alleged crime occurred when he was a juvenile. Alexander Hart is a student at Fauquier High School as well as Lord Fairfax Community College. Lindy Hart, the mother of Alexander, was asked if she wished to make any comment about her son and his arrest. “I’d rather not make a comment at this time,” she said when contacted by telephone. Authorities said Mrs. Hart appeared “devastated” by her son’s arrest. Both mothers, they said, cried when their sons were arrested. Charges in this case are pending against a third teenager, 18, from Rappahannock County. Authorities said this teenager, who has been arrested in connection with three unrelated cases, played a key role in the Montpelier investigation. They declined to identify him because charges are pending. The arrests were announced Tuesday ih an interview‘conducted by the Rappahannock News with Sheriff Sherertz and First Sgt. Dana A. Crane, who headed the investigation for the Virginia State Police. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Bartoara Wayland Sgt. Connie S. Compton and Sheriff Larry Sheretz of the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office and 1st Sgt. Dana A. Crane with the Virginia State Police spent many hours working on the case. Asked if the teenagers were paid by someone to vandalize Montpelier, Sheriff Sherertz and Sgt. Crane both emphatically said, “No.” “It was youthfulness and a lack of judgment,” said Sgt. Crane in the interview. “I think alcohol and drugs played a factor.” Montpelier, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was vandalized sometime between May 15 and May 20 last year. The 400-acre plantation house sits on a knoll on Route 231 in the F.T. Valley, seven miles south of Sperryville. The community was so outraged by the vandalism that citizens and organizations pledged $33,295 for the arreat and conviction of those responsible. Montpelier, which is for sale for $4 million, is owned by the four daughters of the late James W. ‘Jim Bill’ Fletcher, who was a prominent lawyer and landowner in Rappahannock County. Asked to comment on the arrests, Town Council starts the new year quietly By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Washington Town Council started the year with a nearly squabble-free January session, the only area of real contention being the accuracy of last July's meeting minutes. Council member Charlie Tbmpkins provided a version of the minutes of that meeting that he said were accurate and that did not include after-the-fact additions or deletions. Treasurer Elaine Viguerie, quoting from ":Robert's Rules of Order," suggested that meeting minutes "should not include judgmental statements . . ." and therefore any such statements should be eliminated from the record. Mr. Tbmpkins posed the question of permissibility of amending minutes after their acceptance to Tbwn Attorney John Bennett, who replied that the "minutes are what is adoptjpd by the majority of the Council." He also agreed with Mrs. Viguerie's reading of "Robert’s Rules of Order," noting that the rules for minutes "contemplate actual actions taken and not discussions." New town reservoir Mr. Bennett reviewed a draft agreement between the Town and the Berrys and Parsons, in which the Berrys offer an easement for the construction and installation of a 200,000 reservoir, piping and rights of way, the Parsons offer an easement for rights of way and a berm and, in exchange, the Berrys are granted title to a two acre parcel that the Town presently owns. Construction of the reservoir is required to be completed within three years of the date of execution erf the agreement. The grantors have the right to accept final construction details, and some concern was expressed that they do so before an agreement is signed. Mayor Willis then sought and received Council okay to expend up to $10,000 for detailed drawings to be used to obtain approval of construction plans before the agreement is signed. See COUNCIL, Page A6 Community invited to annual Science Fair By Patti Waddell Rappahannock New* Writer Students of Rappahannock County Middle School and Rappahannock County High School are buay getting their science projects ready for the Rappahannock Science Pair, which will be held on Jan. 25 and 26 at RCES. The public is invited to visit the Science Fair from 1 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25. Students at the Middle School level are investigating a variety of topics. Here are just a few of the projects to choose from. For animal lovers there are: Eve Nealon's project on the effect of food treats on lovebird training, Chris Reeve's study on the relationship between jaw structure and types of food that are eaten, Brienna Moineau's project on fruit flies, Breannah i ^hankie's and Hans Shankle's overpopulation studies and Jamie Dwyer's project on "Why are there spiders in the bathtub?" : > Those who like human studies should check out Simon Berry's breathing, Laura Ann Wheatley's project cm the effect of music on memorization, Rebecca Tapper's study on the effect of age on sleep preference or Rebecca Oyster's project on which color attracts the eye. Botanists should enjoy Caity Waites' experiment on magnetism and plant growth, Steven Jenkins's experiment on the effect or Katherine Crawford's experiment on soil types and green bean germination. Chemistry experts ahoukl investigate Jackie Jenkisf s project on apple acidity and carbon enjoy

RCPS News By Jan Make la ■ Volunteer Coordinator Public Schools • Congratulations to the RCHS Alumni Basketball team coached by former RCHS player Gary Settle. This team which included alumni from tiie 70's through the 90s recently won the alumni Championship after a weekend pf intense play! His fellow Junior Panther Basketball coach Mike Leake (whose number just happened to have been retired at the RCHS Homecoming game this fall) joined Gary on the team. It was wonderful to see the high level of participation from so many of our alumni in this wonderful event. • Apologies are extended to Mike Leake by this writer for referring to him as Gary Leake in a recent article. • The Senior Banquet Parent Committee is already busily planning the theme and decor for this wonderful celebration to honor our graduating seniors in the spring. The faculty at RCHS began this wonderful tradition many years ago as their way of saying good-bye to the graduates In a private and very special )Vay. This is one of the tilings that makes our small system so very special. The parent committee works behind &$& Scenes to help the faculty tnake this evening memorable for our students. Many thanks to our incredible staff and parent committee! ” • Adult Education classes fire scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 6. There are 18 incredible classes being offered this session in a variety of areas. The deadline for registration is Jan. 30. If you are interested in finding out more about the incredible array of offerings, please call Jan Makela at 987-8259. She will direct you to a location where you may find a brochure or she will arrange to mail you one. We promise that you won't be • The again for S Jan. do to 4’ Night, much api you would this ve call Volunteer^ Makela at Friday, Ja • The Fair will? Wednes 26. Vj need' deco This iff Ear begin settfc students have bean If^ou are able to help. ] parents with pic! help us transport tlffelfl lave been lent to us by' snerous local church. The RCHS After Prom Parent Committee has held its first meeting and is busily contracting local businesses and churches to solicit support for this wonderful activity. The After Prom Party that is co-sponsored by SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) and the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office is a positive The Virginia Consortium for Adequate Resources for Education (VA CAREs) will present information on the Virginia funding formula for public education including the inequities and omissions related to funding on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Rappahannock County High School. VA CAREs is a grassroots coalition of superintendents, school board members, legislators, supervisors, council members, parents, and interested citizens who are interested in supporting fair and equitable funding for Virginia’s students. The Joint Legislative Auditing and Review Commission (JLARC) is studying the funding formula for public education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JLARC hopes to present its findings to the General Assembly in the spring. This is a rare and important opportunity to direct attention to the improvement of the funding formula in the Commonwealth. * The Colony Shop . --——^ Fairfield, Berryville, Virginia 540-955-1434 Town and Country Clothes for every occasion. Mid-Winter SUPER SALE! Drastic Reductions on All Seasonal Clothing Up to 80% OFF! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday January 22, 23, 24 & 25 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Snow Dates: January 29, 30 & 31 3 miles North of Berryville on 340 Xv/Ot □ Please enter my new subscription to: Sappahannocfe Subscription Rates By Rappahannock.$21. Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name _ Address City. State_ Zip Mail subscriptions ait payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: iHHuhinnock Sinus, P.O. Box 59, Washington, VA 22747 This farm may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: t i J The Rappahannock Mnw(ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel ’ Communications, Inc. Periodicals postage paid at Warrenton, Virginia and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $21.00 , a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. ! POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747._ and safe alternative for Junior and Senior students on Prom Night. If you (or your organization) are contacted and asked for a donation, please respond generously. Questions? Please call RCHS teacher Mrs. Susan Fox or 'S. Visiting Teacher Mrs. ILong at 987-8575. On Thursday and Friday, 1-2, the RCPS staff will jiye training from a nationfcitglaimed educator and ™Wt, Mrs. Kathy Kennedy. This training is being provided by the generosiir «^|pi|Greve Foundation administered by ol Council. ful for opporthis for our staff Headwaters-the Rappahannock County Public jgjpgcatum Foundation, Mr. John Kiser, Mr. Cliff Miller Mrs. RCPS last Public Staff from in evening as well from the School Office, School Board members and old friends. RCHS teacher Robert Glasker acted as MC for the evening, and entertainment was provided by teachers Mrs, Joy Rollins, Mr. Mike Stout, Mrs. Molly Hobson and RCES Principal Mrs. Raye Tupper. Best wishes for a long and happy retirement, Mrs. Biggs. • Once again, parents are reminded of several dates that need special attention. Students will attend school on Jan. 31 (Conference Day), but there will be an Early Release. Students will attend school on Feb. 19 (President's Day). to matte experir There will be Early Release Days on Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. Please note the different time! • The next Middle School Incentive Party is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 26. Please mark your calendars, so that your children may attend this special activity. • On Monday, Jan. 22 at 4:30 p.m. the ROMS Junior Panther Basketball Team will play its final home game of the season at RCHS! If you have not yet seen this talented young team play, this is your last opportunity this year. • The next RCES PTO Dinner Meeting is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19 at RCES. Bring your favorite covered dish to share and come join the fun! Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will start promptly at 7 p.m. Child care will be provided, however any child that does not wish to take advantage of the child care provided must remain with his or her parents. • Many thanks to RCHS parent and Boy Scout Leader Mr. Bill Ralston for the many hours that he spends with the youth of our community. Last weekend he planned and chaperoned a group of Rappahannock boys on a trip to the Norfolk Naval Base where they stayed in a Bachelor Enlisted Quarters, ate in the galley, and toured the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier and the MinneapolisSt. Paul nuclear submarine. Did you know that aircraft carriers are 18 stories from bottom to top? RCPS students who participated in this wonderful activity were Simon Berry, Robbie Hamill-Huff, Annual Bland contest scheduled for Feb. 25 By Bob Scott Rappahannock News Writer Now is the time for all young musicians to tune up their instruments and vocalize their voices. The Rappahannock Lions Club has sponsored annual Bland Music contests for many years as part of a statewide program dedicated to encouraging students skills and to provide a showcase for their unique talents. This year's competition is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 at The Theatre in Washington. Student musicians are eligible to participate if they reside in Rappahannock or are attending school in the county. Registration forms will be available at school offices, at the public library, from music teachers or Lions Club members. e As in past years, cash awards to the winners and certificates of participation to all students who perform will be contributed by the Lions Club. All interested students are encouraged to act now to choose the music they would enjoy performing for an audience of family and friends. The sooner you decide the more time you'll have to rehearse and the better your performance will be. For more information contact Lion David Gillis at 987-8096. Daniel Pierson, Josh . McArthur, Josh ;MakelaJ. Andrew Kohler, ^Mathew' Bywaters, Buster Brown, Chazz Gatewood and Chris Jablonski. Dorien Matthews and Ben Clark joined them. Many thanks to the great group of RCPS parents who acted as chaperones for the weekend. • Remember, the Science1’ Fair is approaching, and our_ children need for us to encour* age them in any way we can. ' Please talk to your child about his project. Question him or her about the materials used, ’ the procedure, and what they were hoping to discover. If* your child knows that you are'; interested, the project willseem more important! • Please spend just five, more minutes talking to a child this week! Fourth graders earn honor grades In the honor roll list last' week the fourth grade all Asand A s and Bs were omitted. - All As were earned by:! Emily Carter, Emma' Hathaway, Caroline Massiel Ella Miller, Hannah Rosenbaum, Willie Southard,. Leann Sutphin, Chase Tupper, and Megan Wheatley. 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Rockahannock: There’s music in the Blue Ridge By Jerky Ochs Rappahannock News Writer - Part III: Everything . Everything may not be the first rockers to dig the bounty of Rappahannock, but they're well on their way to becoming the most listened to. With a tour schedule that would fatigue a warren of Energizer bunnies (easily 200 gigs per year since they arrived here in ’92) and the success of the "Super Natural" album and "Hootch" single, these boys get ear. - They came here, according to manager Randy Reed, because of the availability of cheap rental houses (former tenant houses) on Eldon Farm, an 8,000 acre holding of a Midwestern corporation. It wasn't until they lived here for a few months that they found that they were not by any means the only musicians in the County, and that the Rappahannock offered way more than cheap housing. They've made good use of their Rappahannock surrounds—"Woodville" on their "Solid" CD was recorded at the band's legendary house in Woodville, and their second CD, "Labrador," was recorded there in its entirety. In the fall of 1999, lead singer Craig Honeycutt collaborated with Paul Reisler and debuted one of their songs, "Holiest of Names," at "An Evening with the Muses," a concert that kicked-off Paul's "Song Camp Weekend." This piece show cased their individual talents, and showed how two seemingly diverse musical styles and modes could be blended to create a unique Rappahannock sound. Everything has been taking a bit of a break from their tour schedule and are closing in on the release of their latest—the follow-up to their "Super Natural” album. It's given them the chance to hang in the County a bit more and, according to Steve Van Dam, "to watch their gardens growing." Their next tour schedule will, undoubtedly, take them around the USA again and, maybe, to foreign lands. In the meantime, Randy reports that the Everything crew is busy and getting into all sorts of new things. Steve Van Dam has been heavily involved in producing: he did Ki Theory's new album, some new songs for Gibb Droll (blues guitarist extraordinaire), a fejv songs for Milk, a hip hop/R&B group from Charlottesville, and he is currently working on producing Paul Reisler's kids songs album project with Smiggy Smith. He has also composed and produced his own record of electronic music and has been working on an ambient album with Craig Honeycutt "that blends the sounds of nature (recorded in Rappahannock) with subtle electronic sounds." At Paul Reisler’s invitation, Craig Honeycutt attended a Virginia Center for the Creative Arts retreat this year, continued to write songs, and engaged in research for a movie script. He has also been playing solo acoustic shows in the D.C. area throughout the year—"honing his songwriting and performing skills with more intimate audiences," and has been working with songwriter Charlie Wine on the VOW (Voices of the World) project. Nate Brown has taken on some percussion students, has been working as a studio musician for sessions in the DC area, and has been performing on the road with Gibb Droll. Dave Slankard has been working too as a studio musician—he'll be on Gibb Droll's latest recording—and he, with Nate Brown, has toured with Gibb Droll as Gibb's rhythm section. The new album . . . this spring, and that won't come soon enough. South Africans visit Rappahannock By Col. Nels Parson Rappahannock News Writer ^ The Rev. Nigel Mollink and his wife, Wendy, will be guests of Trinity Episcopal Church for five weeks beginning Jan. Nichols brothers to attend • IT-' ' * ' conference Colin and Elliot Nichols of Huntly have been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) in Washington, D.C. Colin will attend from Feb. 6 to Feb. 11 and Elliot will attend from Feb. 20 to Feb. 25. Both are members of the Rappahannock County High School chapter of The National Honor Society. The NYLC is a unique leadership development program for high school students who have demonstrated leadership potential and scholastic merit. The Nichols brothers 3ill be among 350 outstanding ational Scholars from around the country to attend the conference. The theme of the NYLC is The Leaders of Tomorrow Meeting the Leaders of Today. Throughout the six day conference, Colin and Elliot Nichols will interact with key leaders and news makers from the three branches of government, the media and the diplomatic $orps. • Highlights of the program include welcoming remarks from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives and ft panel discussion with prominent journalists at the Hational Press Club. They will ftlso meet with senators and Representatives or an appointed member of their staff to dismiss important issues facing the nation. ; For additional information ftn the National Young Leaders Conference, visit us on the internet at frww.cylc.org. SINK v OR SWIM? It’s never too late to learn how to iwim. Just call us and sign up for a Red Cross swimming class. I ii + American Red Crocs He will conduct services during the Rev. Jennings Hobson's absence on sabbatical leave. The Rev. Mollink will be the first of six Anglican priests who will supply Trinity's pulpit for seven months. The others come from New Zealand (three), England and Kenya. The Rev. Mollink is rector of Saint Peter's Church in Johannesburg. He entered the ministry from the business world at the age of 49 and though not a political activist, has been active in opposing apartheid and promoting reconciliation. The Anglican Church in South Africa has always stood against apartheid and violence; it had a major role in the downfall of the separatist government. He has served with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Mollinks are South African born and their families have been there for generations. They have three married children and four grandsons, ranging from two months to two years, all living in Johannesburg. In addition to being involved in church activities, Mrs. Mollink is an artist who paints and designs cross stitch kits (mainly of African wildlife). The visiting priest will lead services at the normal hours of 8, 9:15 and 11 each Sunday and both will be active in community life while here. They have never visited the United States and are looking forward to the trip. ■ Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara Wayland LIONS SERVE: The Rappahannock Lions Club once again performed a community service last Friday as about a dozen or more gathered to help the Rappahannock Loan Closet with their move from Washington to Sperryville. The Closet is now located in the building in front of the Farm Bureau office on Lee Highway. Some Lions helping included left to right, Joel Daczewitz, Jim Dellinger, Bruce Jones, Gary Settle, Harry Newlin, Bob Metcalfe and Robert Anderson. Loan Closet gets new home The Rappahannock Convalescent Loan Closet has moved its headquarters from Washington to Sperryville and is now located in a building at the Rappahannock County Farm Bureau Insurance Company property on Lee Highway. This organization provides wheel chairs, hospital beds, shower benches, commodes, etc. for loan to Rappahannock citizens. Rappahannock Lions Club members arrived at Washington at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 12 with pickups and able bodies and moved the equipment to the new home in a matter of less than two hours. Their help was more than appreciated. Convalescent equipment is loaned for a three month recovery period with the option for renewal. There is no charge, as such, for the use of the items, but donations are gratefully accepted and much needed for the purchase of new equipment. A July 4th fund raising raffle is held each year at Washington during the annual celebration. Conditions for the loan and use of equipment are being updated and will be stressed. To secure equipment contact one of the following: Ellen Pullen, 987-3116; Mary Williams, 675-3765; Mary Latham, 675-3398; Jim and Carol Marangoni, 937-5292 or Sarah Latham, 937-4410. If a hospital bed is needed, call Mr. Marangoni at the 937-5292 number. These beds are heavy so you are advised to bring adequate help for handling. This service is the outgrowth of the former Cancer Crusade unit in the county which was headed by the late Juanda Rodgers. The group is indebted to the late William Carrigan for providing housing since 1987 for the equipment. 4-H livestock Club elects 2001 officers By Kevin Riedel Rappahannock News Writer At the October meeting, the Rappahannock 4-H Livestock Club elected the new leaders to office. This year the four senior members, David Massie, Katie Updike, Ashley Corbin, and Austen Rhein were chosen to be Co-Chairmen. David Miller was elected Vice-president, Samantha Falls as Secretary, and Kevin Riedel as Reporter. JUST A REMINDER! Rappahannock County Public Schools Adult Education Program Winder Session 2001 Many exciting courses are planned for die Winter Session which begins on February 6,2001. Consider giving a class as a gift to someone yon care about! for like WINTER i Stock Market Game I (Investing) Contracting Your Own Home line Dancing Couples Dance Fundamentals of Knitting Word Processing Basics of Excel (Spreadsheets, etc.) Basic Watercolors Beginning Guitar Beg.2/8 §40@RCHS Beg. 2/6 $60 8 RCHS Beg.2/8 S408RCES Beg. 2/7 $40@RCES Beg.2/6 $408RCHS Beg.2/8 $508RCHS Beg. 2/6 $50 8 RCHS Beg. 2/6 $60 8 RCHS Beg.2/7 $408RCHS Basics of Basketry Intro to the Art of Pottery Intro to Decorative Wall Finishes Intro to the Internet m_-.iL If L/cCufauVc nivaul iVIaKIIl^., Beg.2/7 $60§RCHS Beg.2/7 $259RCHS Beg. 3/31 $50 @ RCHS Beg. 2/8 $100 9 RCHS Beg.2/8 $759RCHS Beg. 2/8 $70 @ RCHS Beg. 2/6 $40 § RCHS Beg. 2/6 $40 § RCHS Beg.2/7 $609RCHS Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION The four senior members decided on a schedule for the year 2001 which is as follows: January: Equipment and test. February: Learn about how to raise swine and sheep. March: Visit to a hog farm. April: Truth Meat Packing plant. May: Visit a feed lot. June: Plan for July 4th. September: Elect officers. The Livestock Club holds Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT meetings the third Monday of each month. Every member must attend at least threefourths of the meetings in order to show at the CulpeperMadison-Rappahannock Farm Show. - & We Need: • Baum Twrrlers (ages 6 and up) • Drummers • Pom Poms • Flag, Rifle & Banner Carriers Sponsored by Luray Moose Lodge. Dues: $5lmonth (bacon lessons). Practices will be held at the Luray Moose Lodge on Thursdays For more information call Sandy Bridges at 540-743-3854 NOTICE OF COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, EX REL. STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION, EX PARTE: THE POTOMAC EDISON : COMPANY d/h/a ALLEGHENY POWER REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ENTITIES CASE NO. PUE000736 On October 16, 2000, The Potomac Edison Company d/b/a Allegheny Poflier (“AP” or the “Company”) filed pursuant to § 56-579 of the Virginia Electic Utility Restructuring Act (“Act”) an application requesting that the State Corporation Commission accept the October 5, 2000, Memorandum of Agreement between AP and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (“PJM”), an independent system operator (“ISO”), as statement of AP's commitment to join or establish an RTE as required by the Act. The Company states that, assuming a successful negotiation of a final agreement it will file an application to transfer control, ownership, or responsibility for its transmission capacity to PJM as required by 20 VAC 5-320-90 within 90 days of the expected date of PJM West, or by no later than September 15, 2001. AP states that in the event the Commission finds AP's commitment under the Memorandum of Agreement to develop the PJM West concept not to be sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act or the Commission's regulations concerning a utility’s obligation to join or establish an RTE by January 1, 2001. it requests the Commission delay implementation of this requirement and waive the filing of an application under Rule 20 VAC 5-320-90 until September 15,2001. A copy of the above-referenced application is available for inspection during regular business hours at the State Corporation Commission, Document Control Center, First Floor, Tyler Building. 1300 East Mam Street. Richmond, Virginia. Interested persons may obtain a copy of the application, at no charge, by requesting a copy in writing from AP’s counsel at the address noted below. Comments on the application must be submitted in writing to JoelTi Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 2118. Richmond. Vhginia 23218, on or before January 30, 2001. Requests for hearing must also be received by the Clerk on or before January 30. 2001. Requests for the hewing shall state why a hearing is necessary and why such issues cannot be adequately addressed in written comments. Any person filing comments or requests for hearing may also file a Notice of Protest on or before Jwiuary 30,2001. All correspondence should refer to Case No PUE000736. A copy of any comments or requests for hearing, and Notice of Protest must also be sent to coun-' set for AP as follows: Philip J. Bray, Esquire, Allegheny Power Company, 10435 Downsville Pike. Hagerstown, Maryland 21740-1766. If no sufficient request for hearing is received, a formal hearing might not be held. THE POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY d/b/a ALLEGHENY POWER

-&appafjannocfe J^etost— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler . Executive Vice President -?-’! To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com m Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations I www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2001 Our View Service People helping people - the Rappahannock way In last week’s Rappahannock News we ran a touching story of a little girl in the County that was reunited with her kitten because of a community and its caring people. This past week a similar event occurred in Rappahannock. Several weeks ago the Rappahannock Loan Closet was notified that they would need to vacate their space at the Old Washington School building. A new location was found on Lee Highway in Sperryville, thanks to the Rappahannock Farm Bureau. The volunteers called on the Rappahannock Lions Club to assist them with this move. The Loan Closet volunteers were amazed at the help they received. About a dozen or so Lions Club members arrived with their pickup trucks, helped to pack up, transport and unload wheelchairs, hospital beds, potties, walkers, canes, etc. at the new location. Members of the Rappahannock Lions Club lived up to their motto, "We Serve" last week. The Rappahannock Loan Closet members and the community at large extends special thanks to all of those that worked so hard to make this move nearly painless. The Rappahannock Loan Closet provides convalescent equipment to Rappahannock citizens for a threemonth period with the option for renewal. There is never a charge, however donations are always appreciated to help with purchase of additional equipment. We applaud both the Rappahannock Loan Closet and the Rappahannock Lions Club for their service to this community, which is another fine example of caring for neighbors and friends in a way which too few people experience in this day and age. Rappahannock Today r U-HAUL Photo courtesy of Jon Heddleston The youth group of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church recently delivered prepared boxes to WPRZ Radio in Warrenton fqjr^ the Operation Christmas Child program. This youth project under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie Sue Baldwin is an exciting program that brings the true meaning of Christmas to millions of children all around the world. This is the fourth year that Reynolds has participated in the program. ~ .1. Letters Community thanked for food drive efforts ft* P& The 2000 Amissville Holiday Food and Flower Drive was a huge success. Many thanks to all that participated to make it so. * This program which touches over 60 families in our community is co-sponsored by the Amissville Baptist Church, the Amissville Methodist Church, Bethel Baptist Church and the Amissville Ruritan Club. Started many years ago by the Ruritans, the program has expanded for the past ten plus years under the shared sponsorship of our community churches. Hackley's Country Store, Lom-Bar-Dy Restaurant and Mayhugh's Store, in addition to the various churches, allowed us to put food collection boxes and/or money collection jars in their establishments. It is always heartwarming to see these boxes and jars filled each year. Donations brought to the Community Thanksgiving Service at Bethel Baptist were more generous than ever. Amy Hitt deserves special thanks for the gift certificate donations she obtained from Food Lion and Safeway this year. Thanks to the generosity of these businesses she was able to purchase all of the turkeys needed for the generous food baskets. She also transported all of the food collected at the Community Thanksgiving Service...a van full! The Youth of Amissville United Methodist Church provided ‘ much needed assistance assembling the food baskets. Members of the Ruritan Club and others made the deliveries. Additional organizations in our community who contributed significantly. to the success of this project were the Amissville Health and .n. Fitness Club and the United Methodist Women. This holiday season your generosity and caring provided 18 food baskets, 25 fruit baskets, and 21 poinsettias for friend? -! and neighbors in our community. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful project next Christmas, or you know of a.»- , , neighbor who might appreciate being remembered during the , • holiday season, call Dorothy Hackley at 937-4822. r If you are interested in joining the Ruritan Club and partied ipating in other community service projects like this, call Charlie Priest at 937-4072. Blessings on all of you for the New Year. Dorothy Hackley, Project & Fruit Basket Co-Chair Nancy Nicholas, Fruit Basket Co-Chair Charlie Priest, Project Co-Chair and Delivery Chair Jan Makela, Food Basket Chair Bloodmobile - best yet! Once again, many residents of Rappahannock County stepped forward to donate blood and give the gift of life to those in need. The Bloodmobile held on Jan. 4 at the Washington Fire Hall was one of the most well-attended of the last eight years, with 47 people coming out to donate. We thank all of those who, at this busy time of the year, decided to slow down for an hour or so and donate blood. They will probably never know who their blood donation helped, but they can rest assured it did help someone. We also thank the folks at the Washington Fire Hall for allowing us to use their facility for the Bloodmobile. A Bloodmobile in Rappahannock County wouldn't be quite complete with out the presence of Mrs. Alice Pullen and her chicken salad sandwiches and pound cake! Thank you, Alice! Thank you, also to Janet Eastham for volunteering during the entire Bloodmobile. We hope to see many Rappahannock residents at the spring Bloodmobile! Marie Riedet1 Marie Davis Co*Chairs, Bloodmobile Thanks to many Rappahannock Convalescent Loan Closet members express their gratitude to the Rappahannock Lions Club for the time and effort expended Friday when these men moved our equipment from Washington to the new location on Lee Highway in Sperryville, Expecting the assistance of a few, we were amazed when the men arrived en masse with trucks and did the job in short order. Our thanks and deep appreciation go out to the Rappahannock County Farm' ' Bureau Insurance Company for provid-* - ing housing for the project equipment in ' a building adjacent to its office. Sarah Latham Secretary Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Jan. 19, 1961 Last Friday night, the Rappahannock High School girl's basketball team played electrifying basketball in beating Marshall 54-24. It was one of the rare instances in sports that an entire team is hot. The first team hit well over 50 percent of its shots and the second unit r was not far behind. Marshall, a good team, was simply having an off night. The telephone number for the Methodist parsonage in Flint Hill has been changed to 2286. Rev. and Mrs. William Jester would like for all who need this number to mark it down. A full page ad was used in announcing the regular annual membership meeting at the Culpeper Farmers' Coop., Inc. in their new 1 Photo from On The Morning Side OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: A resettlement home of the 1920's. building, one mile south of Culpeper on US Route 29 for Wednesday, Jan. 25. A square dance was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20 at the Sperryville Elementary school to benefit the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Music provided by Don Reno and Red Smiley and all the Tennessee CutUps. 20 YEARS AGO Jan. 15, 1981 Washington hopes for a quick end to its water crisis rest on Donald Turner's dowsing wands. The "water witch" from Front Royal found on Monday what he believes is a large underground cave filled with water. Tuesday the health department approved the well site indicated by Turner and Gen. Berry, owner of the property agreed to sell the town three quarters of an acre for $3,000. Well dnller Larry LeHew, also of Front Royal, will prove on Wednesday whether Turner's dowsing rods are right. Members of the civics class at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly will attend the inauguration Jan. 20 of Ronald Regan in Washington, D.C. About a dozen juniors and seniors will leave Huntly on the 19th and spend the night in the city so they may arrive early to find good seats for viewing the inaugural ceremony. Sperryville Realty was offering a three bedroom brick rambler, living room with fireplace, 2 baths and a nice landscaped lot for only $85,500. Also featured was a two story frame home on a quarter of acre at Laurel Mills for only $10,000. Military History, a newly created elective , course at Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly, has been organized and is being -■ ■ taught by Col. Robert Dickey, U.S. Marine-. Corps (Ret.) who lives at Huntly. 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 17, 1991 An ice storm hit the county and was called the worst since 1979. Last weekend was a utility company's nightmare in Piedmont Virginia, as wet snow and ice snapped trees and broke power lines, causing power outrages and closing roads. The difficulty began on Thursday night when up to six inches of wet snow fell on the county. Early Friday, the snow turned to sleet and freezing rain, which continued falling for much of the day. Frank Pearl of Huntly and Willie Smith Jr. of Amissville have been elected to membership in the American Angus Association, according ; to Dick Spader, the organization's executive ' vice-president. J In a photograph, champions of the county soe-' cer league, Coach Howard Coon leads his ' team in a cheer during the soccer league awards banquet, held last month at the Rappahannock Elementary School All of the i league's players and coaches received awards ! at the event. ! —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND !

John Sheffield Sports: Cross Country and Ba$gball m Class in school: Senior Favorite subject in school: Advanced Art with Mrsr Marshall Most memorable high sch'bol sports moment: I wa^ really moved when I was given the "Coaches Award" for Cross Country during the October awards ceremony. It made me realize that I would never run again with the RCHS team—my senior year was here and these would be my final days on our school teams. Favorite food: Red grapes Favorite book: Myst by Rand Miller Favorite TV show: the news Favorite movie: Best of the Best Favorite music: the group "Journey" Graduation ambition: When I graduate I am going to join the Navy. What I like most about RCHS: The student body feels like one big family - it's that close. It's really great the way you have the opportunity to talk with teachers about everything from school to personal matters. Son of: David and Donna Sheffield of Viewtown Brother: Benjamin, 13 years old Rapp girls basketball Rec League finishes up On Sunday, Jan. 14 the girls’ Recreational Basketball League wrapped up! their season with a champiOnship tournament. The gam«& were close and exciting ttt1 watch as the players denmnstrated significant improvement in their playing slulls. ' The championship was modified because of a forfeit by V’J Roz Alexander's Tennessee Lady Vols team. The final game was played between a combination of two teams: UVA and Tenn. vs VA Tech and Tennessee. •’! At the end of the day the UyA/Tenn. team was named the tournament champion by a' score of 30-22. However, the VA Tech team, undefeated during the regular season, was named the regular season champions. The VA Tech team consisted of the following players: Rachel Sharp, Adrianne Moore, Molly Burke, Katie Burke, Kelsey Hutcheson, Lauren Powell, and Kimberly Hucheson. They were coached by Greg Hutcheson. This Rec League would not have evolved without the hard work of the coaching staff, referees, and the players. Thanks to all of these people who helped the development of a girls' basketball program take a big step forward. Upcoming athletic events Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 18 Away 19 Home 19 Home 19 Away 20 Home 20 Away Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 22 Home 23 Home 23 Away 24 Away 24 Away Jan. i&P26 Away 27 Away Jan. 30 Away Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. 30 Home 30 Away 31 Home Away Home Away Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Fab. 5 Away 6 Home 8 Away 9 Home 9 Away Feb. Feb. Jr. Panthers at RMA Jr. Panthers vs Strasburg Basketball vs Brentsville Volleyball at Clarke Volleyball vs Clarke Wrestlers at Potomac Falls Quad Meet Jr. Panthers vs JWMS* Basketball vs Clarke Volleyball at Manassas Park Volleyball at Madison Wrestlers at Fauquier HS Dual Meet Basketball at Madison Wrestlers at George Mason Quad Meet Wrestlers at Stonewall Jackson Tri Meet Volleyball vs Stonewall Jr. Panthers at Strasburg Volleyball vs Manassas Park Volleyball at George Mason Basketball vs Manassas Park Wrestlers at Stuarts Draft Tournament Basketball at George Mason Volleyball vs Brentsville Volleyball Districts Basketball vs Strasburg Wrestlers at Orange HS Quad Meet Volleyball Districts Basketball at Brentsville 4:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. TBD 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. TBD 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. TBD 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 1Q Away 13 Away * Johnson Williams Middle School in Clarke County TBD 6 p.m. (Ml » Need info? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. This Week In Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was a wild week as Panther teams started hot and then succumbed to the "January blahs" and the normal winter colds that hit all athletic teams at this time of the season. Everyone achieved a victory early in the week and then fell victim to a Bull Run District opponent by the weekend. Basketball The Boys' Basketball teams were on the road early in the week as they traveled to Manassas Park for a game on Tuesday, Jan. 9. It was a close game from start to finish as both teams tried to get ahead and then break away from the other. The leads were never more then a couple of points. Junior Jamie Keys was out of the lineup with a swollen ankle that was injured in practice on Monday night. This caused Head Coach Mike Dayton to make some changes in personnel and give some new responsibilities to several of the current starters. Senior Chris Fletcher was moved underneath to play Jamie Keys’ spot and Junior Phillip Thomas was called off the bench and required to play some stepped up defense. Junior forward, Chris Brown also played a critical role and sank a key basket late in the game when he came in for fouled out B.J. Christian. The night belonged to the hot-hand of Chris Fletcher as he hit for 27 points to lead the Panthers to their first Bull Run District victory this season 53-47. Senior, Mark Wharton, added 16 points but his passing and hustling were more important as he showed some real leadership on the court. As Coach Dayton said afterwards, "It was a real team win. Some guys were out hurt, others were sick. We needed our starters to show the way and we needed some guys to come off the bench and step up. They all did and we put it all together. It felt great and I was both proud and happy for the team. They've been working real hard in practice. I was glad to see them get a win." The Junior Varsity was not so fortunate as they fell to the JV Cougars 51-38. On Friday, Jan. 12 the George Mason Mustangs came to the RCHS gym and things didn’t work out so well for the Panther squad. Jamie Keys was still out with his injured ankle and several players were less than 100 percent i Photos c»urtesy of David Clanagan VOLLEYBALL: Senior Jenny Walters, left, Sophomore Elaine Smith, #6 and Junior Jessica Nawrocki ready for serve against George Mason. with winter colds. The Mustangs jumped on top of the cold-shooting Panthers and never looked back. When the final horn sounded George Mason had won 86 to 56. Coach Dayton said, " We didn't shoot well, George Mason did. Our guys played hard and got beat. That's all there is to it. Tonight, they were better than we were." The Junior Varsity boys continued to struggle, as they couldn't find the basket with some cold shooting in the second half. After being up 10-2 to start the game, the JV Panthers couldn't keep up their offensive intensity and ended up losing 48 to 35. The Junior Panther Boys Basketball team played their first game of the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 10 against Marshall Middle School. It was the first of four home games that the Junior Panthers will play over the next two weeks. It was played before an enthusiastic crowd of young fans as the Rapp Middle School Principal, Richard Smith bused all of the sixth and seventh graders up to the high school for the contest. The fans weren't disappointed as the Junior Panthers fought from the tipoff whistle to the final buzzer, just falling short 44 to 41 when time ran out. Eighth grader, Ethan Berry had a season high 22 points to lead the squad and his eighth WRESTLING: Junior Houston against RMA opponent. Haynes on his way to a pin grade teammate, Monte Christian added 9 points. After the game. Head Coach Mike Leake said, "The boys played extremely well. Both Coach Settle and myself were very proud of how hard they played and the way they never gave up. We told them to be happy with their effort, but not to be satisfied - not to settle for second best." Volleyball The week started well for the Girls' Volleyball team as they recorded their first Bull Run District victory. On Wednesday, Jan. 10 the George Mason girls came to the Rappahannock gym for a 6:30 p.m. match. Both the Varsity and the Junior Varsity Panthers won their matches 21 in games over the visiting Mustang teams. The Varsity won their opening game 15-3 and then lost the second game by the same score. This set the table for a final tie breaking game to decide the match. After leading the George Mason team 10-2 in the final contest, the Panthers offense stalled and the Lady Mustangs scrambled back in to make it a game. With the score tied 14 to 14, the Lady Panthers surged ahead for two quick points to win the game, the match, and secure their first District win. After the game Head Coach Stan Brooks, Jr. said, "We stuck together as a team. The girls showed grit and character when they could have folded. I thought that sophomore, Dawn Andreoni’s consistent play as a passer was one of the keys to our success." The Junior Varsity girls played extremely well winning their first game 15 to 7, losing the second game 1 5 to 9, but winning the final game 15 to 2 and the match. JV Coach Susie Zylonis said, "Our serving was the difference. Anna Kreyling, Lindsay Neill-Dore, Ashlyn Paul, Ryisha Cook, and Mattie Nawrocki all served 80 percent or better. If we do that, we're going to be playing for a win in the third game of every match." However, by the end of the week, the January "blahs" and the cold/flu season hit the volleyball teams as well. A Varsity team decimated by .... II — .. - .- - - ■ --' HIGH SCORER: Eighth grader Ethan Berry on the way to scoring two of his 22 points. sickness could only muster seven girls, several of those less than 100 percent, when the team traveled to Strasburg High School for a match on Friday, Jan. 12. The girls played great to start, winning the first game 15 to 5. "They just ran out of gas." That was the expression one spectator used after the game. The Strasburg girls came back and won the next two games to take the match. The Junior Varsity Lady Panthers never saw what hit them. They lost 15 to 7 and 151 and the match was over before they could serve around the second game. The volleyball teams see action this week against District leading Clarke County with a double header away and home on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19 and 20. Game times are listed in upcoming events. Wrestling Rappahannock wrestlers competed in their first Varsity quad on Saturday Jan. 13 at Randolph Macon Academy, St. James Academy* Maryland) and Fishburne Academy (Waynesboro, Va). While the flu and injuries forced four Rapp varsity wrestlers to the sidelines, the squad kept it close in two of the three meets. Chris Graves had a perfect day with three victories all by pins. Several wrestlers continued to score victories in their second varsity event. Jonathan Robinson *103) had two pins, Houston Haynes (152) pinned in his only match of the day, John Ferdetta (119) won by a technical fall, Stuart Hensley (135), Jeremy Graves (215), and Jeff Scroggins each with one pin. Bren Miller (130), Gamer Smythe (140) and Jeff Simeon (275) received forfeits. Scoring their first varsity wins were Billy Tucker (125) by pin and Daan Riemeiger (189) by decision. Team scoring was Rappahannock 18 vs RMA 56, Rappahannock 33 vs Fishburne 46, and Rappahannock 29 vs St. James 48. Other sports info On Saturday, Jan. 13, the recreational indoor soccer league played games from 4 to 8 p.m. The indoor soccer continues every Saturday during the winter. On Sunday, Jan. 14 RCHS Head Varsity Softball Coach, Jon Smythe was assisted by alumni baseball catcher, Perry Breeden in a working clinic for fast pitch pitchers and catchers. Next Sunday, Jan. 21 the same clinic for girls will be held in the Rapp High School gym at 12:30 to 2 p.m. Assistant Principal Mike Tupper and alumni baseball players, Jeff Jenkins and Mike Smoot conducted the same baseball pitching and catching instruction for the boys. They also will continue their instruction next Sunday at the Rappahannock High School Cfrom 2 to 4 p.m. All _ pahannock County girls and boys in grades 6-12 interested in the playing one of the two positions are invited to come out for free instruction. For questions about these items or any other athletic related activity at the high school, contact the Athletic Director at 987-8575 or page him at 540-399-4896.

Arrested From Page A1 one of the Fletcher daughters, Louise Tayloe of Charolottesville said,” I am grateful to the sheriff’s department and the state Elice for not giving up. I can’t lieve someone would destroy history that can’t be replaced. We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community.” In addition to thanking the sheriff's office and state police for their “perseverance,” Stuart Fletcher Trope of Richmond, another Fletcher daughter, said, “I am sorry for the families and children involved. . . .It will be nice to have closure on this.” When authorities look at a vandalism case like Montpelier, “it is either a hate crime with a specific focus,” said Sgt. Crane during the interview, “or it comes under juvenile hooliganism.” it was hooligan outrage,” said Sheriff Sherertz. “It was hooligan frenzy,” Council From Page A1 Treasurer’s report Treasurer Elaine Viguerie reported on the Town's finances, noting consolidated assets of $556,231.73, up nearly $18,000 from that reported in December, and Water Works current assets of $10,175.87 through the end of the December period. said Sgt. Crane. uIt defiled a historic icon of the Rappahannock community,” said the Sheriff. “As a younger person, they are in there intoxicated, they have no idea what they are doing. They go in with a total disregard, it is not really hate. These kids are drunk, I’ve seen it over and over,” said Sgt. Crane, adding he wasn’t making excuses for them. “They have a lack of judgment and then you mix in alcohol and drugs.” “They’re uninhibited,” added the sheriff. Asked why Montpelier was targeted, Sgt. Crane replied, “It was vacant.” “They were all willing participants,” said Sgt. Crane, describing what happened at Montpelier. “There was somewhat of a collegiate atmosphere and somewhat of a frenzy. It started as foolishness and became frenzy and they literally destroyed everything in their path.” Asked how long the “frenzy” lasted at Montpelier, Sgt. Crane said, “The evidence shows four or five hours.” Other activities • The Council unanimously approved the Mayor's motion to designate Kay Kohler as Town Clerk, but voted 4 to 3 to okay Alice Butler's motion to grant Mrs. Kohler a pay raise of $1.75 per hour and benefits consisting of paid vacation leave, ten paid holidays, and paid sick leave. • Mayor Willis reported that Resources International will examine the CloptonAnderson parcel on Jan. 16 to Sheriff Sherertz said the case they built for the arrests is aa very solid case supported by evidence." Throughout these past eight months, both the sheriffs office and the Virginia State Police jointly conducted "a very aggressive” investigation, said Sheriff Sherertz. He paid tribute to those on his staff who worked with him on the case, especially Sgt. Connie Compton and Sgt. Roger Jenkins. In addition to First Sgt. Dana Crane, Special Agent Daryl Bullens of the Virginia State Police was assigned to the case full time. “This has been a very aggressive investigation since May,” said Sheriff Sherertz. “I have never seen this many resources brought to bear on what is a property case. . .the number of polygraphs, the number of investigations, the number of manhours, the time and effort.” “And the laboratory examination of forensic evidence,” added Sgt. Crane. The sheriff’s office and state police were so intent in trying to solve Montpelier that determine its suitability as a site for a Tbwn drain field. • New street lamps and repaired ballasts have been installed and their performance will be assessed over the next few months. • The Mayor noted that discussions scheduled the "Tower at the Sheriffs Office" has been postponed until the Council's February meeting. • The Mayor reported that the bronze replacement plaque for the time capsule has been ordered. EASY! In January 2001, you will be receiving a newly designed Form % (formerly known as the ‘'Long* form). mNe*r Fomt 760 bee the followtng uniqueMem* NEW! FASTI If you filed a form 760 “short* form l year, you may be one of the 6 I taxpayers who wM receive a packet and be able to file by usir your telephone! Thb to one time when fomenting fealty it "fast« buy". Virginia’s fMdHe. , * • "Easy* because you fie your indM^ual income taxes by phene. • "fast* because ft opty tabes seeea arialas I i There is no longer a fom 7605 - ‘short form”. If you don’t receive a TeietHe t you w# receive a 'new' Form 760 packet. , ■ jj they questioned everyone who was brought in on other charges to see if they knew anything about Montpelier, said the sheriff. Asked what was the key to breaking the case, Sheriff Sherertz said, “We brought to bear a lot of pressure on individuals that we have charged in other unrelated cases to provide information to us on Montpelier. That has been foremost in our work-to solve the Montpelier case.” “People stopped for speeding were asked about Montpelier,” said Sgt. Crane. In addition, “We closed some other cases” unrelated to Montpelier by chasing down suspects and conducting inter views, the sheriff said. “Thingscame to light totally unrelated, to Montpelier. We made a drugarrest and closed a nighttimeburglary case.” Asked if more arrests wilt be made, the sheriff said thatj authorities are looking intcf the possibility there are morej than three suspects involved. ; In Brief County offices closed The Rappahannock County Treasurer's Office, Commissioner of Revenue Office, Rappahannock Clerk’s Office and the Rappahannock Courthouse will all be closed on Friday, Jan. 19 due to renovations and construction. Offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 22 at 8:30 a.m. Assistance available Financial assistance for natural resource conservation and protection is currently available to land owners and farmers in Culpeper, Rappahannock, Madison, Orange, and Greene Counties. In the past, producers have applied this funding to developing healthy and dependable water sources for livestock, establishing rota-; tional grazing systems to provide better man* agement of forage, stream fencing to excludelivestock from environmentally sensitive areas, constructing manure holding facilities, devel-. oping nutrient management plans, and imple-; menting erosion reduction strategies on cropr land and pasture. Strategic practices have included the con-C struction of sod waterways, strip cropping sys-; terns, buffer strips, gully repair, tree planting on highly erodible land, and many others. If you are an agricultural producer interested in conserving the resources on your Jgud' call the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation; District to see if this, or other programs canr benefit your operation. If you own land irw Culpeper or Rappahannock counties, call 825-1 8591. ■> * Science From Page A1 on rivers and water pH,Andrew Treanor's study on water pH and ecosystems, and Missy Nicholson's experiment on erosion. Concerned consumers should check out Lauren Burke's study of unpopped popcorn kernels, Angela Bywater's experiment on incense brand and length of burning, and Alicia Burns project on battery brand and running time. Here is a sampling of the Senior division's projects. Animal lovers should check out Samantha Smoot's birdseed preference project, Brian North’s study of deer food preference, Kristen Kennedy's mammal hair as an insulation study, or Sean Robertsons's project on tissue regeneration in flatworms, snails and leeches. Botanists should enjoy Whitney Key's project on how humus affects plant growth, Jenni Starr's study of tropisms of plants, Anna Miller's project on fertilizer and lima bean growth or three projects on plant growth and lighting by Cara Levick, Katie Powell and Nina Pirk. Environmentalists should check out Amber Allen's project on the effect of cattle farms on stream water Jessica Newkirk's light pollution project, Frank Gioia's project on how worms affect the soil, or Alex Sitorius' study on how paintball paint affects the environment. On Wednesday, Jan. 24, students will set up their displays in the Rappahannock County Elementary School Multipurpose Room. Local winners will receive plaques, ribbons and invitations to the I • - ' Piedmont Regional Science Fair to be held in* Charlottesville on March 15. I Senior Division winners a£ Charlottesville continue on tc£ the State Science Fair and; possibly even the International Science Fair. '• Across the country, science; fairs provide opportunities for students to actually do science themselves, and to show off their achievements. Students; plan and carry out an experiment, collect data, and interpret results. The fair is the; culmination as students showcase their projects for thejudges and the general public. ’ Awards will be presented to winning students on Friday,; Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. In the eventof bad weather, the science fair will be held on Feb. 8 and 9.; Please check "the Rappahannock Schools' voice, mail at 987-9316 for^any; changes. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION I’rm nl i n» % i \ll<>)(luhlc. (huilil) /(”<// Scniif \ Since l,>7:> A X ^ ✓ You Could Earn RJU.1UI110N Through the Founder’s Scholar Program to Fauquier County's Oldest Independent School j. h ***** y Highland School is now accepting applications for a full tuition scholarship for Grades 9 and 10 for the 2001-2002 academic year. Recipients arc chosen solely on the basis of merit. Call today for details. Deadline February 2, 2001 Highland School 597 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 ^ 540-347-1221 • Fax: 540-347-5860 www.highlandschool.org • E-mail: adminOhighlandschool.org Fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools 1 r * n»r

Rappahannock News L ' f Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • ClassifiedsB4, B5 • Real E8tate/B6 i > January 17, 2001 Citizen of the Week Roger L. Jenkins Family: Wife Pam Occupation: Sergeant with the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Hometown: Sperryville Points in between: Always lived fn "Sperryville Education: Graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1978. Community: Involved with Shop with a Deputy program and DARE Day. Church: Sperryville United Methodist Church Interests: "Outdoors, carpentry work, operating my fruit stand in late summer and fall on US 211 near Sperryville" Most interesting travel experience: "I don't really like to travel. I have lived in Rappahannock all my life and enjoy it more each day." Hardest/most important job: "My hardest job was a nine mopth project in building my own« home. Most important job would * * jl be in my position now at the Sheriff's Office in trying to be knowledgeable of all laws, old and new." Accomplishments: "General Instructor; Child Safety Seat Technician; Graduate of Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy and Sergeant of Patrol Division at 5.0." V i In Brief Pianist returning to Theatre Jan. 27 ;' The celebrated jazz pianist Bill Charlap will give a concert at The Theatre at Washington, Va. on Saturday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. -t> Charlap played in Little Washington just a year ago and is reluming in response to many requests from an enthusiastic audience. > The concert, a solo piano recital, will feature jazz classics and American popular songs - the kind of Wiusic for which Charlap has become widely acclaimed. The New York Times has praised his "deep knowledge of the songs from American musical theater." As the New Yorker pointed out in ah appreciative profile of Charlap, he grew up in a musical and theatrical atmosphere. The same point was made in a review late last year in The Atlantic Monthly, which noted that "If Bill Charlap has a greater sensitivity than most young jazz pianists to the melodic and emotional qchness of standards, it may be because his father was a songwriter and his mother a band Singer." His mother is the singer Sandy Stewart who worked with Benny Goodman, and his father the songWriter Moose Charlap. Charlap says, "I don't ever remember hot playing the piano." Downbeat magazine recently [a stellar review, four stars, to till Charlap Trio's latest CD in the Stars." r* Reservations are recommended for the concert on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 tor adults and $5 for students 18 $nd under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's new* Achedule, phone 540- 675-1253 or send v ,« e-mail „ to Theatre VA daol.com. n By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer , Many of our most beloved birds visit bird feeders. Northern cardinals, Black-capped chickadees, White-breasted nuthatches and Blue jays are just some birds that are attract ed by a feeder filled with nutritious seeds. It is our responsibility to provide them with the healthiest environment possible, which means ciean Dira reeaers. Many types of bacteria can infest birdseed feeders, especially if the seed has become wet. It is recommended you clean your birdfeeder once a month or as often | as practical for you. Recently, some common backyard birds have been suffering from outbreaks of avian illness. Most of these diseases can be passed from one songbird to anoth er in areas where Diras gather. The most common is salmonellosis. Salmonellosis is a general disease that i can occur in both birds and animals, including humans, and is caused by salmonella bacteria. A bird will become ill after eating food contaminated by other sick bird’s droppings. It is a fatal disease V that will continue to kill birds unless the feeder is removed, the affected seed disposed of and the feeder thoroughly cleaned. Several diseases develop lesions in the bird's mouths, throats, or on the featherless surfaces of their face, legs and feet. But rather than dying from the disease tft outright, the birds often die from ^ starvation. Birds affected can't get food, or can't swallow what they do manage to find. It is spread several ways, infected mosquitoes can pass it on after taking a blood meal from the bird or spread by direct contact with the effected site, usually at a bird feeder, j . Other diseases affecting songbirds are transmitted by contact, airborne droplets or dust, and cause an infection of the birds eye membranes. This disease has swept across America, first seen in 1994 in Washington D.C. It has quickly spread across the country and the disease seems to effect house finches and American goldfinches mostly but can effect other birds as wall. If the sick bird does not die from the disease it runs a higher risk of being killed by a predator due to the effect the disease has on the do to help and foremi monitorin, ig it vulnerable, lgs we can iers. First Ian by simply aiOS diseases fcep your feed! „ „ our feeders and taking them frt for , washing when they look dirtyE Jtk&SrlSoflle there is a high volume of birds visiting''o&T fodders. We fill them regularly, and the seeds stay fresh. We still, keep an ^rqn our feeders Mid clean them as needed. IV: fc % mm ... ■-t [t is very important to keep bird feeders clean. A clean feeder makes it easy for birds to see the feed. Also, a clean ) feeder reduces the chance that birds; could pick up diseases from fungi,' which can collect in the cracks and corners of some feeders. < When feeders do need cleaning,; remove all leftover seed and other debris from your feeder. Using plain water and a stiff brush to remove the stubborn seeds lodged in the corners oL your feeder makes cleaning much easier. After you* have removed as much as you can with the brush; it is time to fill a large pan or tub with a mixture; of one part bleach to nine parts warm water. Put. the feeder into the pan and let it soak in the bleach^ solution for a few minutes. Once you have finished' this step remove the feeder from the water and let it completely dry before refilling with fresh seed. It is recommended that you wear rubber gloves while cleaning your feeders. » You can also reduce the spread of diseased, at your feeders by preventing the birds from being over-crowded. This can be accomplished by placing your feeders in pairs about ten feet apart. Use just enough bird feed to last your birds for a couple of days. Discard any bird food that smells funriy, Is wet, looks moldy or has anything growing on it. Keep any animals like squirrels and mice out of your bird feed, both in the feeders and during storage. Their droppings can cause some diseases. Remember, just because you do not see birds dying in your yard that does not mean you do not have a problem. Many of thfese diseases take-days to kill birds. They may be hundreds of miles fevtf before becoming diseased enough to die. If you have witnessed birds with crusty eyes or even a dead bird near your feeder, disinfecting should be done immediately. If this does not solve the problem, stop feeding! Clean up the are$ undeipeath your feeder, apply a few inches of mulfch to tne area and move your feeder to a new place'in your yard'. Hopefully this will stop further spipadiing of the disease. To find out more about avian illness try your local library. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim Bywaters welcome* reader mail, responses, suggestions, P.O. Box 8, Flijiit Hill, Va. 22627. Also: special thanks extended io Linda Compton of Viewtown for-her help with the "Be for Birds" logo. * exciting new season By Joanne Hilty Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community begins the 2001 season with several outstanding films scheduled at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Plans are underway to. include pre-movie entertainment featuring young people from the schools in Rappahannock County along with other events. Please watch the newspaper on the Wednesday before the film for more information. Here are the first five films for 2001: • Jan. 19, Gladiator, (R, 154 minutes) Russell Crowe is General Maximus in this Ridley Scott Roman rabble, who goes from the toast of Rome to fugitive when the new, treacherous emperor, Commodus, played by Joaquin Phoenix, attempts to kill him. After escaping, then being sold into slavery, Maximus returns to Rome as an incognito gladiator where he’s forced to fight to the death in the Coliseum. J He lives for the day when he can face once again the man who destroyed his life and killed his family. Golden globe nominee for best film, best actor, best supporting actor and best director. • Feb. 2, Almost Famous, (R, 120 minutes) Cameron Crowe's near-autobiography of his adolescent years as a rock journalist in the 70’s. Crowe's stand-in, William Miller played by Patrick Fugit, leaves home against the wishes of his college-professor mom, Frances McDormand, when "Rolling Stone" asks him to cover a mid-level band called Stillwater. Movie is a record of his good times. Receives Four Stars from the New .York Post arid US Weekly. Golden gltobe nominee for best film, best supporting actress, best screenplay. *• .* Feb. 16, Girlfight, (R, 110 minutes) Seventeen-year-old Diana Guzman, played by Michelle Rodriquez, has one dream-to box with the best of them. Unknown to her father, she trains mid starts fighting to break free of the slums, realizing. Her inner st£6ngth and finding a balance between sport and life. Rodriquez is new and dynamic. Winner at Sundance, Cannes and Deauville Film f estival?. High School wrestlers r* ni? i r y~vi i» face off before Gladia By Susan S. Dranitzke Rappahannock News Writer Friday night, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Rappahannock High School's new crackling good wrestling team will present a demonstration of their skills prior to the film "Gladiator". Director of Athletics Jon Smythe said in an interview, that he sees a real linkage between "the modem day wrestler who entertains us and the gladiators of ancient times." He acknowledged that a major difference is that today We don't fight to the death, but it is still a grueling, demanding snort. In Roman times, the gladiators ;h school saac» * ■ • M'-t. that the thing most people notice upon first seeing the boys wrestle, is the intensity of the combat. While the high school is very careful to nurture self-esteem in all the students and is very aware of sensitivity and fragility <of adolescents, wrestling is a win-lose situation. You fight alone and win or lose alone, with no team to hide behind. Mr. Smythe feels that wrestling is an excellent way for a youngster to learn the self-discipline necessary to control emotions. It is very helpful in learning to harness aggressive feelings, and to learn the jUT control needed to build a healthy, strong body. A successful wrestler, like a gladiator, must be very intelligent. Brute strength does not always win a contest. In fact the term "smart wrestler" is a compliment. Tactics such as who initiates the first contact is a key factor in a wrestling match. Come at 7:30 p.m. Friday night to see some of the 25 wrestlers from Rappahannock High School’s new team give a short demonstration. The Athletic Director Jon Smythe and the Wrestling Coach Jim Wells will be on hand to explain to the audience what Is happening on * <* ISte • March 2, Remember the Titans, (PG 107 minutes}Denzel Washington delivers another power house perforr- * mance in this true story of a black man, Herman Boone, the first African-American football coach at Alexandria's T.C. Williams High School during the early days of integration in 1971. Tempers flare, bricks fly as Boone works his healing gridiron magic on the. racially mixed Titans team. • March 16, Best in Show, (PG13, 90 minutes) Christopher Guest's comic mock documentary about dog shows and the eccentric animal owners who brush and fuss over them, with a dream cast of comedians-Eugene Levy, Michael McKeen, Catherine O'Hara and Parker Posey. They all struggle to break free of stock characters from up scale gays with Shih Tzus to neurotic lawyers with equally high maintenance Weimaraners. Additional films to be shown in the spring and summer seasons will be selected soon. Those under consideration are You Can Count on Me, Billy Elliot,O Brother, Where Art Thou, Traffic, and A Haiti Days Night. The RAAC film committee will be happy to try to accommdftate film requests. We want to present films -2 to please everyone, so let your * desires be known by calling 675- Z 2205, or e-mail dahiltyGaol.com. All films are shown ^at The * Theatre on Gay Street, Washington « at 8 p.m. Pre-film entertainment * will be announced in the newspaper -2 on the Wednesday before the show- “Z ing. Adults $5, students $4 and chil- * dren $3. * ~ ■'is•«*./£# SrtJ '/ 9* 1 Gladiator to be shown Jan. 19 t l, l • ' By Jerry Goebel :.j • , vy Rappahannock News Writer So Rappahannock, Do you like gladiator movies? If so, Friday, Jan. 19 RAAC is showing the visceral sword and sandal spectacular at the Theater or Gay Street at 8 p.m. Ridgely Scott directed this bloody epic starring Russell Crowe as the once great Roman General Maximus, who has been forced into ekiie and slut%ry by Cemmodus (Joaquin Phoniex), the jealous heir to the throne. Maxirrius, trained as a gladiator,'returns to Rome incognito, intent Ob avenging the murder of his fhmily by kiWn^g Commodus, who is now emperor. If you enjoy crowd-whooping heroics and bloodletting battles, this is your film. The emperor may give|the gladiator thumbs down, but you'll give the Gladiator two severed thumbs up. Otke the year's best. » T Rated R, 134 minutes. Contains graphic violence.

✓“t* i Church Activities * v n st County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 21 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 School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. * Evening Worship 7 p.m. Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. I New Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the r 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 t or 937-4929. Fellowship Assembly of God * Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. ~ Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Sen/ice 6 p.m. ? Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith ~ Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton , Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible ’ Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. I Worship Service 11 a.m. ; Evening Service 6 p.m. ■ Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: ’ Sunday: - Wednesday: St. Masses: Confessions: Sunday: ' Sunday: Wednesday: rirst Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 9:30 a m. Amissville Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 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. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Macedonia naptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rev. Nigel Moltink from South Africa will be filling in for Rev. Hobson Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Hopewell Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Henry A. Townes Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Nathan Flinchum and Stephanie Kestner Kestner, Flinchum plan June wedding Mrs. Donna Hill of Madison and Roby Kestner Jr. of Amissville recently announced the engagement of their daughter Stephanie Dawn Kestner to Nathan Joseph Flinchum, son of Roger and Deborah Flinchum of Viewtown. The bride-to-be attended Hollins University in Roanoke for two years and is now employed with Dee Dee's Family Restaurant in Culpeper. She looks forward to continuing her education sometime in the future. She is a 1998 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. A December 2000 graduate of the College of William & Mary, the groom-to-be has a BA degree in Psychology and is currently working with Huntington Associates in Williamsburg. He may begin his pursuit of a graduate degree in the fall. He is a 1997 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. A wedding date has been set for Saturday, June 9, 2001. The ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church in Washington with the Rev. Phil Bailey and the Rev. Jon Heddleston officiating. WoodviUe news notes On Saturday, Jan. 6 Nick and Lillian Norman, Richard and Rena Burke, Mary and Paul Wiley, Sadie and Carey Norman, Flossie Wharton, and Daniel and Bessie Norman had dinner at The Country Cafe in Washington. On Wednesday, Jan. 10 Daniel and Bessie Norman attended the Rappahannock Jr. Panthers Basketball game at home, against Marshall Middle School. It was an exciting game. On Saturday, Jan. 13 Mary Wiley arranged for a tour of the White House in Washington, D.C. Those attending were Mary and Travis Wiley, Lisa and Phyllis May, Ruth and Mark Hawkins, Debbie Hobbs, Nick and Lillian Norman and Daniel and Bessie Norman. They also toured the Smithsonian National Museums. "It was a first time for some of us to ride the metro, and we all had a wonderful day," said Mrs. Norman Solomon family welcomes baby girl Lila Eleanor Solomon was born on Jan. 4 to proud parents Vandy and Micah Solomon of Woodville at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Lila weighed nine pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 and a half inches long. Proud grandparents are Jim and Judy Cook of Gid Brown Hollow. Birthday wishes to all Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams and Mrs. Rosie Wharton of Aaron Mountain Road attended a housewarming party for Mr. and Mrs. T.W.Miller in Brightwood last Sunday afternoon. Belated birthday wishes go out to Yolanda Shanks of Reva who celebrated her 30th birthday on Monday. Birthday wishes go out today, Wednesday, to Ms. Lucille Baylor, a resident of Culpeper Health Care Center, who celebrates her 94th year. Birthday wishes are extended also to William Wayland, husband of Mrs. Barbara Wayland our news editor, who celebrated another year on Monday, Jan. 15. With the good weather we have been having, can spring be too far away, especially with all the sightings of robins in different areas of the county? Mr. and Mrs. Meredith and children of Reva visited with her mother Mrs. Mary Nicholson last Sunday afternoon. Parents of children in our area attending Rappahannock Elementary School are reminded of the PTO meeting this Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. with the "welcome mat" alreadv out. Word had been received here of the passing of Mrs. Mary Gentriss Jenkins Childress who died at her home in DeLand, Fla. on Jan. 5. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Hellon Frazier Jenkins, who for many years resided here on the Oliver Durant farm. She is also the cousin of this writer. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Christopher of Turkey Ridge Road and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler on General Longstreet Avenue in Culpeper. In the afternoon Mrs. Frazier, Mrs. Atkins and Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper motored to Warrenton, dined at Country Cookin and later visited Mrs. Janet Peregory in Fauquier Hospital. Other visitors of Mrs. Peregory were her husband Joe, children Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Peregory. Mrs. Jake Tharp and Mrs. Harvey Tharp visited Janet on Thursday. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the family of Mrs. Lucy Compton who passed away last Sunday at her residence. Also to Mrs, Nancy E. Wilkerson here in Boston upon the loss of her mother, Mrs. Betty Lindstrom Embrey who Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 passed away last Sunday. To Mr. George Banks of Reva we extend condolences upon the loss of his wife, who passed away at her residence , on Jan. 3. Mrs. Peggy Tharp. returned to her home on. Aaron Mountain Road on; Friday following major surgery and a stay at Fauquier Hospital. We would expect by now that the word is out concern-,, ing a new type of flu virus that has been confirmed here. in Virginia. Flu is contagious, and can cause complications. One case of this new flu has been reported in Henrico, County, plus three inTidewater and three in, Charlottesville. Vaccine is, available to combat this strain of flu virus, according to the. State Health Commissioner. . Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of, Mrs. Fannie Shanks Greener, of Reva who passed away last Monday at Arbor Mill Care Center in Rochester, N.Y. at, the age of 82. ' • We trust it will be o£ importance and also with regret to inform our readersand especially customers to report the closing of Mountain View Chevrolet on Route 29. Owned and operated ed by Mr. Jackie Graves for 44 years, the doors closed on Dec. 29. Health problems and changes in the automobileindustry prompted Mr., Graves to make this decision/ Prayers of sympathy go out to the family of Mr. Graves who suffered a heart attack and died at his home in Syria on Sunday, Jan. 7. The dealership had customers from our area and* here in Rappahannock, County one especially loyal; couple who had moved tpNorth Carolina a number of. years ago, came back on three different occasions to. buy cars from Mr. Graves at, Mountain View. Pastor Dallas Smith and. congregation of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church on Scrabble' Road extends an invitation to their Sunday services:Sunday school at 10 a.m.morning worship at 11 a.m. and Bible study at 8 p.m.* with prayer meeting on1 Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call me with your news! - 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 find Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 ERRY STREET ding Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" Bull 1418 Culpeper Orange (540|€ Road 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 Expect Something Wonderful One of the most delicious aromas is freshly baked bread. It brings to mind a cozy kitchen or the bakery down the street when we were children. We associate love and satisfaction with that wonderful smell. Bread is basic. Without it, even the most exquisite gourmet meal is incomplete. In John 6:35, our Lord says, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall not hunger." Many of us attempt to satisfy our appetite for happiness with possessions and position. How many of us are left wondering why we still fed that something is missing? How far will we go to fill that hungry place? We do not have to go far...only to the doors of our local church or synagogue. There we are filled with love and satisfaction. Worship this week. Come to God as you came into that cozy kitchen as a child...expecting something wonderful. You won't be disappointed. Sundty Luke 7:1-17 Monday Lute 7:1*35 Timday Lute 7:36-50 Thund»y Luk* 9; 18-36 Frktey Ute 9:37-62 10:1-2* I !»«»>.?, 0,8mloot. IRDEEN BARN ABE1_ Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets * Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper (540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds _ 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak Houm (540) 825-5888 • Culpepar Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Loan Closet now located in Sperryville lhe holidays are all over and we are into the heart of the winter. This is the time of year to> snuggle up with a warm blanket on cold winter nights and enjoy the relaxing time of the season. With central heat, we can now be comfortable throughout our homes. When I was growing up most homes had a wood stove in the kitchen for cooking, and a heating stove in another room to keep us warm. This was called a sitting room because this is where we would all sit, talk, play games and entertain each other and guests. You didn't get to enjoy all the rooms like you do today because there was no insulation and the wood was cut with an ax or a cross cut saw. The old saying is, when you use wood, it heats you twice. Once when you cut it, and again when you burn it. There was a floor register in the ceiling above the stove that provided the only heat for the upstairs bedrooms. The atnount of heat was limited because the stoves would not hold heat for a long period of time due to not being lined with fire bricks. One of the things we used td keep us warm was a "feather tick." It was called this because the heavy blue and white striped material used fdr the outer cover was called ticking, and it was filled with goose feathers. It would puff up around you and helped keep the heat in. Some would sleep on a feather tick, while others would put them on top. You would not move about during the night because once you got warm, there you would stay with heavy quilts over you until morning. These were all hand made. Even John Denver wrote a song about "Grandma's Feather Bed." The grandchildren would love it when they could spend the night and sleep with Grandma in her feather bed. The Rappahannock Loan Closet moved on Jan. 12 from the building on the Child Care and Learning Center grounds at Washington where they had been since 1987, to their new location in Sperryville. They have moved into the building beside the Rappahannock Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, who donated the space. The move was completed in a few hours with the help of the Rappahannock Lion's Club members. They provided man power and trucks. The Loan Closet provides convalescent equipment free of charge to anyone in the county who is in need of such items. There are six volunteers available to contact if the equipment is needed. They Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara Wayland THE POTTIES HAVE ARRIVED: Members of the Rappahannock Lions Club assisted the Rappahannock Loan Closet with their move last Friday. are: Mary Williams, 675-3765; Sarah Latham, 937-4410; Ellen Pullen, 987-3116; Carol and Jim Marangoni, 937-5292 or Mary Latham, 675-3398. We appreciate all the volunteer workers and the Farm Bureau Insurance Company for donating the space. The Loan Closet is a real asset to the County. Donations are gratefully accepted. When I wrote the article in the Aug. 2 issue of the Rappahannock News, I told you about the British Broadcasting Company doing a documentary on the subject of lightning. This was filmed on Skyline Drive. Lightning Strikes will be aired on the regular Discovery Channel on Jan. 27 at 9 p.m. Ms. June Compton visited with Ms. Donna Beahm on Saturday. Ms. Debbie Keyser of Winchester was a Sunday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Our condolences go to the Robert Johnson family of Luray and Swindler Hollow in Sperryville on the passing of Mrs. Stella Dennis Johnson. Visiting in the Ranny Aylor home during Christmas were Bonnie Aylor of Woodbridge, David Aylor of New York, Bill and Robin Dennis and children, Ashlyn and Matthew of Jackson, S.C., Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers of Stephens City and Helen Coffey. Holiday news from Flint Hill ’ Jim and Sandy Todd of Georgetown, S.C. spent a couple days recently with her brother-in-law and sister, Jack and Mary Curtis. Visiting during Christmas with the Curtis family were Jim Curtis of Linden and Katherine Riley of Amissville. ' Christmas Day guests of Edna Lillard were Leon Lillard, A1Hson Lillard, Edith Graves, Mark and Diane Graves and Lois and Wilson Duncan and Chip. - Our condolences to Christine Vest and family on the death of her brother, James M. Looney, Jr. who passed away on Christmas Day. Mrs. Vest with Grady and Doris Vest, Rodney and Jo Vest and Michael Vest of Virginia Beach attended the funeral services in Fairfax. Thelma Crane has returned to her home after being a patient in Fauquier hospital at Warrenton for three weeks. Cathy Cieslak and children of Ruther Glen and Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. $re spending some time in the Crane home to be with their mother and sister. We are happy to report that Mrs. Crane is improving slowly. Guests of Mrs. Barbara Gentry on Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson of Staunton, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn and twins, Ann and Erin of Mineral, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Dodson and children, Shirley, Brendon and Joe of Herndon. Saturday visitors of Mrs. Gentry were Ron and Mary Gentry and girls, Maggie and Molly of Nokesville. The United Methodist Women met at the home of Mrs. Barbara Jenkins for their December meeting. Clyde Lillard has entered the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. He has enjoyed visits from his friends and family. Alice Butler and son, Tbdd Butler visited her mother Mrs. Alice Pullen on Sunday. Danny Lillard and son, Dexter of Selma, N.C. spent Christmas with his mother Mrs. Mabel Lillard. They were joined by other family members during the holiday. Nikki Calisto and her friend, Christina Howard enjoyed skating on Friday. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is welcome. Allison Lillard of Manassas was a Sunday visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Guests of Mrs. Christine Vest during the holidays were Curtis and Theresa Vest and children, Michael and Janet Vest and Johnny and Dee Vest, all of Virginia Beach, Rodney and Jo Vest and Pat and Charles Whorton, all of Woodville. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays of each month at 11 a.m. For the next few weeks Rev. Douglas Farmer will be delivering the message during the absence of Robert Goff. We wish Mr. Goff much improvement and a speedy recovery. The public is invited. Our condolences to the family of Mrs. Stella Dennis Johnson who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11 at the Winchester Medical Center. i.'fiiiiA Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dennis of Jackson, S.C. returned to their home on Tuesday after being called due to the illness and death of his sister, Mrs. Stella Johnson. Funeral services were held on Sunday at Bradley's Funeral Home in Luray, with burial in Beahm's Chapel Cemetery. The Dennis family were houseguests in the Ranny Aylor home while in the area. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Junior Hawkins of Washington who passed away. Services were held in Washington on Monday. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will meet on Thursday evening with Mrs. Mabel Lillard at 7:30 p.m. Have a great week! Zoe visits Washington * ' Melanie Thomas (nee tyoffett) and baby daughter Zoe Catherine were recent visitors of her mother in Warrenton before a stay in Washington with grandmother Jean B. Moffett and father Frank Moffett. I • Melanie, husband Matthew fmd Zoe are relocating from Canada to the New York City jtrea, where Matthew will be working for Queens Borough , t^iblic Library. !> Zoe was the highlight of Jhe town last Thursday afternoon as proud grandfather frank made visits to various t&wn offices. She and granddad were beaming with Relight and pride, v} The community was sorry Id hear of the death of Milton flawkins Jr. who passed away at his home on Saturday. Our condolences to his wife porothy and their two sons, E&ewart and Ronnie, i? Twenty three youth of the Washington Baptist Church and chaperones enjoyed ice skating at the Ashbum Ice JElouse in Ashbum on Sunday evening. If On Saturday afternoon Mr. pJnd Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited JSnms Clark at Winchester Hospital where Ennis had surgery earlier in the day. • . Saturday evening Kenny Miller and son Greg of Stafford and Sarah Brown and daughter Bobbie Jo enjoyed bowling and had dinner in Front Royal. Happy birthday to Miss Dawn Dodson of Sperryville who will celebrate her day on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Our condolences to Robert Johnson and family in Luray on the passing of his wife Stella. Mrs. Johnson was a former Home Economics teacher at the old Washington School in town and taught me how to make my first apron and broom stick skirt. She was a very caring and patient person. The deacons of the Washington Baptist Church will meet on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Don't forget to make an appointment to have your picture taken either on Friday, Jan. 26, 3 until 9:30 p.m. or Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. until. 5 p.m. for the new pictorial directory. All church members and friends are included and you may call the Washington Baptist Church at 676-3336. Viewtown social news Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Corbin, Jerry Corbin Jr. and April Reed were Christmas Eve dinner guests of Tbmmy Frazier and family in Madison. Mrs. Gladys Dodson, Mrs. Joan Reed, Mrs. Juanita Grigsby, Mrs. Sally Hawkins and daughter were Christmas Day dinner guests of Billy Dodson and Rachael Grigsby and family. Sympathy is extended to the family of Lucy Margaret Compton who passed away recently. Ms. Caroline Dodson of Maryland was a Christmas dinner guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were James Dodson, Charles Dodson Jr., Caroline Dodson, Glenn Dodson and friend Sam and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Ricky Settle of Culpeper was a recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Belated birthday wishes are extended to Glen Dodson who celebrated his day on Jan. 6. Recent guests of Junior and Gloria Switzer and son Kent were son Mike with wife Danielle from Colorado Springs, son Keith and his friend Laura Neri from Viewtown Bv GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Centreville, daughter Michelle from Harrisonburg, who attends college at JMU and son John from Blacksburg who attends Virginia Tech. Mrs. Hope Haught of Brandy was a Tuesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Settle. Birthday greetings go out to Mrs. Joan Reed on Jan. 16, Billy R. Dodson, Jan. 20 and Mrs. Vivian Yancey. Wishes for a speedy recovery are extended to Jerry Corbin Jr. who is home sick. Sympathy to the Hawkins family on the death of Junior Hawkins of Washington. Sympathy is also extended to the Weakley family on the death of Mrs. Eunice Weakley on Saturday. Have a great *£ek, and call me 937-4904 with your news. Upcoming Events Advisory Council to meet The Gifted and Talented Advisory Council of Rappahannock County Public Schools will meet on Jan. 25 at 3:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Elementary School. The committee is working on a new five-year plan for gifted education in the county. All interested persons are welcome. Call Helen Williams, Assistant Superintendent at 987-8773 for more details. Animal Welfare League to meet The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League will host its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock Library on US 211 near Washington. All are welcome. For more information call Sally Cunningham at 636-3308. Casino Night planned The Rappahannock County School Sports Association will be sponsoring the first annual Casino Night on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 per person and includes four prize tickets, $10,000 in play money, hors d'oeuvres, and soft drinks. All ticket sales for Casino Night will be in advance. There will be none available at the door. The Casino Night will take place in the gym at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. Dress is fancy. There will be a cash bar. Games for the evening will be roulette, craps, poker, over/under, and black jack. All play money will be exchanged at the end of the evening for prize tickets. Prizes will then be drawn and winners announced. Funds wiH be used to support Rappahannock County School student athletes. Come out and support the students and have a great time! Variety Show scheduled The annual Variety Show hosted by the Washington Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. 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. There is no charge, although a free-will offering will be received. All are welcome. 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. 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. RHAC hosts library series The Rappahannock Healing Arts Center will host a free "Winter Wellness Series" beginning Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Rappahannock Library on US 211 in Washington. A panel discussion and question/answer format with RHAC practitioners will open the series from 7 to 8 p.m., offering an overview of complimentary health care and philosophical foundations of various modalities offered locally. "Introduction to Herbal Education" will be presented from 8 to 9 p.m. by Kathleen Maier, national speaker and co-founder of Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies. Learn why mainstream medical associations support the use of complimentary health care as a way to maintain health and assist in the healing process of illness. 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. 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. Great for All Your Small Chores Around the House or Farm! Kubota B7400 Standard Must come in for special $ 10,300“ You Will Never Get A Better Deal. PULLEN'S TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT. Pullen's li.utoi Keeps Khii li.ictoi Piilliiiq 15133 RixeyviUe Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701 (540) 8294)893 TOLL FREE (800) 646-0893 I l Visit our web site at www.tlmespapers.com to catch up on local news!

INDEX Please refer to category you wish to usr 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 - Manufaclured/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 Produce Recreational Equipment/Health Firearms Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services Business Services Child Care Services Offered Child Care Services Wanted Commuters Corner Domestic Services Financial/Mortgages Home Health Care Home Improvement Instruction Career Education Health & Beauty Lawn/Garden Personal Services Miscellaneous Services Services Wanted Announcements Adoption An nouncements Birthdays/Happy Ads Coming Events Entertainment Personals Seasonal Specials Tributes Le9al Not(cM ABC License 490. Legal Notices Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment Domestic Help Wanted Employment Services Full Time Employment Part Time Employment Wanted: Jobs Transportation Antiques & Classics Automobiles 610. Jeeps Aviation Boats & Accessories Campers/RVs Construction/Heavy Equipment Motorcycles Off-Road/Unlicensed Parts/Accessories Rentals Repair/Service Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses Vehicles Wanted 278. 282 284 286 290. 350. 355. 356. 360. 365. 370. 375. 376. 380 381 383 385 390. 391. 395. 400. 410. 420. 430. 440. 450 460. 470. 480. 485 500. 515. 545. 560. 590. 600. 605. 620. 625. 630. 635. 640. 645. 650. 655. 660. 665. 675. 685. 'S . s i Automotive Use... 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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. AH 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 faxed back to you tor any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, can at once. No adjustments wiU be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable tor the BERRYVILLE- 2 BR Apt (full 2nd floor) of renovated house in nice neighborhood. $600/mo + util. 540-955-0278 LEESBURG- 3BR, 2BA apart Backs to golf course. Short term. Avail. March $1335/mo. Call (571) 432-3002. V—_-J 185 ACRE FARM. 2 BR house, house & land. $1200/mo. Fenced for cattle. 804-969-1093 ATTRACTIVE 3BR, 2BA w/ basement in town of Washington, recent remodeling, $1000/mo.; Unique large brick Victorian on farm near Woodville, many BR's & BA's. $1600/mo. Call Philip Strange at (540) 825-3300 or (540) 9375858. POTOMAC STATION TH, 4BR, 3.5 BA, Avail Feb 1. 10 min. from airport. 17 miles from Tyson's. 703-443-2548 loo ,#rW# ■ w 0wn#r * V ■ -.j CASCADES End unit TH. 3-5 BR, 3V4 BA, very large $269,500. 443994-8573 or 410-2632401 after 6 pm. CASTLETON AREA, new 3BR 2 BA on 25 ac., w/ deck, full unfinished bsmt, horse fencing/shed & more. $257,000. Eves, 540937-1783 REMODELED 3BR. 2BA ranch asking $130,000 negotiable Call for details 540-439-8210 or 540-222-7806 Iv msg. MEADFIELD SUB. DIV 4 yr, cape cod, 3 BR, 2.5 BA. 1st fl MBR, Ig. kit. 2 c. gar), fenced yd. $167K. 540-439-0625 V./ AMISSVILLE- CABIN on peaceful 6 acre meadow, pastoral views, fenced for horses, barn site, spring & pond site, well, septic, RV hookups, hill top building site for 4br house w/walkout bsmnt. $92,500. 540-937-7907 BEAUT. Rappahannock home, 4BR, 3BA, CAC, decks, landscpng, barn, views, priv. 50 ac. $675,000. Addit 60+ ac. 540-987-3110 v-:---/ LOOKNG FOR LAND Long time Rappahannock resident seeks 15 to 50 acres for bio-dynamic/ organic farming with or without structures. Support farming as a way of life. Call Tara or Joe 540-675-3241 1 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 540-347-4222 UCTION Friday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery, Rt. 211 in Amissville The building is full again - we’ll have lots of: CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE * * Wicker & Rattan Tbys: Tonka; Little Tikes; Globes; Sleds; Trikes; Ball equipment, etc. Ironware; Watt, McCoy, PfaltsgrafT, Other pottery; Cookie jars; Pitchers MUCH, MUCH. MUCH, MUCH MORE • A HUGE BOX LOT HEAVEN' Bill Payne Auctions. Inc. V.A A F#330 • P.O. Box 178 /, Amissville. VA 20106 Bill Payne 540-937-4142 www.bpauctions.com E-mail: bpa@tidalwave.net AUCTION SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, AT 10 A.M. Ben Venue Store, 5 miles west of Amissville, Rts. 211 & 729 Selling the remaining inventory and stone fixtures on site: Large coolers: Refrigerator/freezers: Cabinets shelving: Crock pots: Scales: Soup pots: Tupperware; Styrofoam containers; Groceries; Drinks; Canned goods; Candy / snacks: Toiletries: Spices/baking goods; Cleaning supplies, etc.: Porch rockers; Park bench Bill Playne Auctions. Inc. VAjV. F#330 P.O. Box 178 Amissville. VA 20106 Bill Payne 540-937-4142 www.bpauctions.com E-mail: bpa@tidalwave.net KUBOTA TRACTOR4WD w/ loader. B9200 w/ just over 900 hrs., R0P, gar. kept. $9,300 540-675-3548 or 540937-5703 FIREWOOD, SEASONED oak, immediate delivery $150 cord. 1800-449-0898 or 540439-0929 (FAUQUIER) MIXED FIREWOOD FOR SALE $125/Cord. 540-9871153 SEASONED FIREWOOD $150/cord. Fast delivery. Also Landscaping & Tree Work & Housecleaning 540-788-1546. KENMORE HEAVY DUTY washer & gas dryer. used, great shape, $100/ea. 703437-5463 v-i_J HAY, EXC. quality, sq bales. Orchard grass, Bluegrass, & Clover. 1st cut, $2.00; 2nd cut$2.50/ bale. Flint Hill, 540-675-3137. HAY - horse quality hay. Square & round bales Also round bales tor cattle 540-937-5160 FIELD HUNTER EXTRAORDINAIRE. TBBelgian cross. 7 y 'r. old are, 17.3, bay. Proven broodmare. PHR registered. Hunting now. Keen, yet 100% mannerly. Jumps beautifully. Loads, 100% sound, easy keeper, ties. Loves to hunthunting now. Dressage schooled- ready to event. $10,000 firm. 540-364-2929 10 PUREBRED BLACK Angus Bulls. Ray T. Cannon. 540-937-4900. ATTN: LOSE 30 LBS. FAST! Safe, guaranteed. www.paidtolose.com 800-336-5574 DIRECTV Mini-satette dsh $39.99 or QUALIFY FOR AFREE SYSTEM local channels now available! Wei beet al advertised pices! 1-800459-7357F-11 JENNAIRE RANGE $200, GE Refer $150, Maytag Washer & Dryer $100 ea. Used. Great shape. 703-455-4036 NEW 275 GALLON home oil tank. $150. OBO Call after 6 PM540-3490802 WATERBED, QUEENSIZE. wooden frame plus sheet set. $50. Call 540-439-0813, leave message FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, V A. 540439-2607 FREE PUPPIES, LAB/ Collie mix. 6 wks old. 540-727-0770 or 540349-4568 GERMAN SHEPHERD / Collie mix: All shots & spayed. 4 mo old. Good home only! 703932-1408. HORSE MANURE: FREE We load, you haul.540351-1625. ATTN! 23 people needed. Lose up to 40 lbs. by Valentine's Day Call 804-559-3862 NOW! Rappahannock County School Board is accepting bids for contracted services for cleaning Rappahannock County High School. For specifications, call 987-8773. Deadline for submitting bids is January 31st. 01-17,01-24-01 #355056 ACCURA INTEGRA 1996, AT, 3 dr, 72K, ac, PW, PL, pwr sunroof, CD, exc. cond. $9,900 OBO. 540-439-3545 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, '98, green, 5 speed, AC, 49,000 miles, mint condition. $6500 Call 540-8253599 CHEVY CAPRICE Clasaic, '91, 4 dr, 305 V-8, 86k mis, loaded, runs great, $4,600, OBO. 540-347-5426 VOLVO 940, 1995, turbo wagon, black w/ gray cloth int., heated seats, looks & runs great. All serv. records. 96K mis. $10,500. 540-428-0083 BLAZER, 1994, 4x4, Tahoe, auto, fully equiped, exc. cond. 11 OK, white, Vortec engine. $7000. 540-675-1776 or 540937-1776. FORD BRONCO II 1989, 4WD, V6, am/fm cass, ac, good running cond., $3000. OBO 540-3641677 FORD EXP 1991, Eddie Bauer, 4dr, loaded, runs/looks great, new insp. $5000/B0 540675-9922 FORD EXPLORER 1991, 4 dr., loaded, leather interior, 103k, excellent cond., $5500 OBO. 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. SUBURBAN 115,000 miles. Very good condition, original owner. New VA Inspection. MUST BE SEEN. $12,000. 703-754-8873 (M-F, 8-5) F150 1990 PICK-up A good work truck. $2,995. OBO 703-7548873 (M-F; 8-5) HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED 2 days/ wk near Washington,Va.Must have own transportation. $1Q/hr. Call 540-675-2132 NO calls aft. 9pm A/C & HEATING INSTALLER wanted. Top pay and company truck. Serving local area. 540-347-3024 CARPENTERS for custom, upscale, log homes in Fauquier Co. & surrounds. Must be stable, skilled & reliable framers. Wages determined after interview with job superintendent. 703-754-9180 or 703-615-0940 ELECTRICIAN/ PLUMBER & HELPERS needed for growing local business ESTES REPAIR SERVICE 540-675-3489 Horse Farm & estate in Loudoun Co., VA has FT openings for reliable people w/horse & grounds maintenance exp. Excellent references req'd. Housing & health insur. possible. Inquiries held in strict confidence. Please reply to 540/687-3030 after 5:00 p.m. and leave message. I NEED HELP, WORK FROM HOME I Earn $450-1500/mo. PT or $2000-4500/mo. FT 1-888-764-6988 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. Send resume including salary history to: A. Mitchell Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associates, P.C. 550 Hospital Drive Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax. 540-347-0342 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS CAFETERIA is now accepting applications for cafeteria substitutes. Contact the Director of Food Service at the Rappahannock County School Board Office 540-987-8773 EOE HcCcPTj ADMIN. Immed. opening, prof. Vienna office, Must have positive attitude, good communication skills, salary + benefits DOE, growth opptys. For interview Call Wednesday 703-406-1040 Fax resume to 703-406-1122 EOE RECOVERY ROOM NURSE Pvt. Physicians practice has a PT position available for an experienced recovery room nurse. Pre and Post OP experience required. ACLS Certification required. One to two days per week work schedule, and must have flexibility to work additional days depending upon caseload. Salary is negotiable. Send resume including salary history and requirements to: A. Mitchell Blue Ridge Orthopaedic Associatee, P.C. 550 Hoepital Dr. Warrenton, VA 20186 Fax: 540-347-0342 SECRETARY Established firm seeking legal secretary. Litigation experience preferred. Health & retirement benefits. Send resume to: JEC - 352945 P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 Secretary- for horse farm and estate in Loudoun Co., VA has FT opening for exper’d... computer skills, record keeping, & excellent references. Good salary & health insurance avail. Fax resume to: 540/687-3248 “STORE HELPSeeking 1 Full-Time, 1 Part-Time for days, evenings & weekends. Please Call 540-675-3115 (mornings) Ask for Rose. WANTED: Experienced Stable Manager for small private Fox Hunting Stable in Upperville, VA. 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Please fox resume to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager * The Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 E-mail: kkelleifttimespapers.com E°E f; (times I [[Community Newspapers!! northern Virginia Request For Proposal For Architectural Services Rappahannock County School Board invites interested parties to submit a proposal for Architectural Services for the new athletic fields located near the Rappahannock County Elementary School. Deadlines for receipt of bids is no later than 12:00 noon EST, January 31, 2001. Bids will be publicly opened and acknowledged at the School Board Office at 12:05 p.m. on January 31, 2001. For more Information on the proposal specifications, please contact the Rappahannock County School Board Office at (540) 987-8773. The Rappahannock County Public Schools reserves the right to waive any informality in proposals, or reject any or aH proposals. * Superintendent 01-17-01 -* #354302 CONSULTING INSPECTION SERVICES The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking Expressions of interest from consulting firms that wish to be considered for providing consultant inspection and associated engineering services for: Project: Culpeper District-Wide Constructs inspection Contract consisting of providing construction inspection services for a period of three years under a fixed billable rate contract having a maxi-' mum limiting fee of $3 million. Project work, during peak construction may_nqure the use of eight inspectors, three senior iVTfive regular inspectors. Tlrv ' In addition to being certified by the Department's certification schools, the inspection staff should also be certified by the Department of Conservation’ and Recreation, for Erosion and Sediment Inspector. The inspection staff should also have a wortdno knowledge of the Departments Construction Work-’ book Program (CWB) and the Department's specifications and standards drawings. In the event the Virginia Department of Traftsportatkxi chooees to assign in-house personnel toth* - — W ■ ’ '"rww yVIOUIIIIQI IU in IS contract, the number of inspectors to be furnished by ttie consultant may be reduced at any time dur-1 mg the duration of the contract. Expressions of interest must be received bv 4 Ott p.m. on January 24, 2001. ^ ™ 5S&? "KST as?r*WSF''l-!!w *4 www.vdot.state.va.ufc If you experience ing-lmpaired Only) _ _ saswacaanitf-iti# pursuant to this advertisement. ■1

HVAC HVAC Service Tech. Northern VA work, 10 yrs. exp. Resld/Lt.Comm., CFC Certified. Health, dental. 401(k) Holidays, Sick leave. Co. truck with A/C. $22.00-$27.00 hourly plus commissions and bonuses. Large /contract customer base. If you are looking for a chance for a career, not Just a job, call Robert today at 1-800-862-2566 for a confidential interview. Tour family deserves better! Looking for a JOB and a CAREER? Professional Training on the Job! Learn to ~ Operate an Urbanite Press! Competitive Salary & Benefits ary 401k Plan • Medical & Dental Insurance • Vacation, holiday pay. Sick Leave /^pply in person or mail resume to: Larry Katner P.O. Box 359 9 E. Market St. Leesburg, Va 20178 FAX: 703-771-0036 . * 7'. . ■ iii , ,, jj: -* - 1 **> , f! . Investigations RECORD SEARCHES (IndeDendent Contractors) III Investigations ItrvleM, Inc., North America's largest investigative service company with clients in government and corporate sectors, seeks individuals to work on a contractual basis as record searchers with a variable work schedule These searches will be conducted at local courts and Police Departments as part of background investigations for security clearance applicants and individuals entering the military service Background/experience as paralegal, police officer, court dark, government background/criminal investigator is a plus. PC proficiency and time management skills required. Court'police records review experience desirable. Must provide own transportation and must be able to pass a background check. We pay a competitive fee schedule.To apply, e-mail your resume along with a cover letter referencing Job! LCNRS01 to ueinvoatigatlonafaloxus.com or fax to: 901/947-2048 All resumes will be acknowledged in writing, no telephone calls, please. For more Information about our company, visit our website at www.usis.com or email us at usishr@usis.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer. www.usis.com BREAK NEW GROUND It’s an exciting time to be at Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse. Our growth has made us one of the nation’s fastest growing Fortune 200 companies. Lowe's offers great pay, flexible hours and one erf the best Employee Stock Ovmershfo Programs in the country. -! Management Opportunities! Store Manaacr Assistant Store Manager Peoartment Managers Assistant Peoartment Managers 7 The new Lowe's of Sterling is now hiring! Bring your skMs and knowledge to Lowe’s and bo part of an excMng team that’s going places! Pitas# forward your resume to the following location; Lowe’s Hiring Office PO Box 650815 Sterling, VA 20165-9998 Is the place to go for Good. Managers Earn *34,000*45,500 per year Assistant Managers :a Earn *27,000*31,000 per year Shift Supervisor sr Earn *9.90 ; s per hour *4/ * ¥ , - Salespeople *4 dll n. Earn *8.50 per hour frii » ...J... Clean. Ditch the fryers and small workspaces! Sheetz food service and cashier areas have a roomy, contemporary feel. You'll be comfortable in the new, clean atmosphereinside and out! No cheesy uniforms! How do you look in black pants and a polo shirt? Think about it! The quality of our gasoline is the highest available. The ideal Sheetz employee is a good communicator who takes pride in his/her appearance and values every customer. Fun. You'll have fun knowing that you're doing well in your career. Sheetz is very generous, our pay scales, advancement opportunities and benefit plans are second to none. Our team members get what they need and that's why they stay with us! We offer: •Educational AssistanceSi 500 toward college tuition • Paid vacations and personal days • Bonus Programs • Medical Insurance-doctor visits, emergency visits, and prescription drugs • Dental Care-checkups, cleaning • Life Insurance-tor you and dependents •Credrt Union •Employee Meal Program •401 (k) program •Employee Assistance Program • On-sHe trainjng • Overtime pay for 7 holidays Now hiring for our Chantilly. Va. location: Route 50 and Poland Road • Fax Us a Resume to 540/869-7286 We re growing We re growing fast State-of the-art convenience. You don t want to miss this opportunity! 24-hr. Jobline 1-800/745-9666 sheet/ com I WANTED Self-motivated, hard working person $10,000 REWARD Sundance Electrical Contractors. Inc. is seeking an Electrical Forman/Mechanic to run a 300 unit apartment project. We will pay a $10,000 bonus + top pay for the right person. 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VA in this position, you wt8 perform and/or assist with various dudes related to the operator! end maintenance of transmission facilities You will assist m the operation i maintenance ol natural gas pipelines and associated facilities. You will also perform ptpefcne maintenance activities such as repairing leaks, installing cathodic protection system and anodes, clearing ngnts-d-way and assisting with tie-ins ol matndne valves. You win periorm pipeline tocatos through the one-cad system You wdl be required to perform penodic duties such as patrolling pipeline nghts-of-ways. assisting with leek surveys, repairing drips ana monitoring heaters. You wid be responsible lor performing of assisting with removing pipeline heezes and wed drips. Outlet also include communicating with the general public, contiactors landowners and government officials, relative to natural gas operations. You wilt also perform general housekeeping dudes lor company facilities as required Additionally, you wiB be required to operate company trucks, small dozers brushhogs and/or backhoes to perform operations and maintenance duties Taj* position requires you to work m a team environment We otter competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and opportunity lor advancement For immediate consideration send you resume to: Columbia Gaa Transmission Department • TAWCE2S5S PO Box-3178 Scranton, PA 18606-0171 Or e-mail your cover letter and resume to: Coiumbia0atsxua.com Mail should be postmarked no later than January 24,2001 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (M/F/D/V) Utility A Lokj/nbrt Lnrrft C*n»jf> Company ANNUITY ADMINISTRATOR AnnuityNet Inc. is a fast-growing company on the cutting edge of electronic commerce. We’re revolutionizing the $150 billion annuity market by using the power of the Internet to sell financial products directly to consumers. 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Call Kathleen Keller 540-347-4222 INTERNET SALES ADVERTISING CONSULTANT Times Community Newspapers is seeking an aggressive, selt-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 de^ veloped 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 (times northern Virginia EOE Maintenance TBANSPOKLVDO N OPHtATOR Ma.NA1.LK. [I PoMtion #01030: S31.934-S59.953 Evaluate, plan, schedule & supervise roadway maintenance & construction activities for designated area of hwy system in Loudoun Co. Req's knowledge of hwy maintenance & construction techniques, procedures & equipment & its uses: of safety techniques applicable to maintenance/ construction: in operation, use & maintenance of hwy equipment. Demo, exper supervising; developing & managing budgets/ contracts; planning & coordinating multiple projects; communicating eff orally/writing. Valid driver’s license & DMV check req’d. Transportation Operator II Poaition «01920: S22.36l S45.892 Perform maintenance activities within Loudoun Co. & operate light/medium duty hwy equip, to repair/ maintain state roads. Perform manual labor, flag traffic, cut brush, clean ditches & participate in snow removal operations. Perform preventative maintenance on equip. Req's ability to perform hwy maintenance & construction activities & physically demanding labor. Demo, exper in equip, operation & exper. performing preventative maintenance/minor repairs to equip. & tools. Req’s valid driver's license & CDL. DMV Check & pre-employment physical w/ drug screen conducted. Hiring salaries negotiable based on training & experience. For job announcement & application, call (703) 383-2520 or visit web site at www.dhrm.state.va.us. Hearing impaired, cal! 1800-828-1120. Applications are req’d & must be received by 5:00 PM on 1/26/01 at VDOT-HR, 14685 Avion Parkway. Chantilly. Va. 20151II04 EEO M/FYD Oak Springs of Warrenton 614 Hastings Lane Warrenton, VA 20186 540-347-4770 • Fax 540-349-2832 Under New Management Director of Nursing • Seeking a strong leader for our 130 bed nursing facility. Must have professional knowledge of the Medicare population, and current OBRA regulations. Knowledge of PPS and MDS a plus. Effective in team building and staff Contact Marti Dahl. management. Unit Manager • RN - FT days for skilled unit. Supervisor experience required. Contact Sharon Fincham RN's & LPN's • FT/PT all shifts, flexible shifts available. 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Milton Hawkins Jr.. Washington resident (Milton Mortimore Hawkins Jr., a.k.a. "Mouke and Junior" died on Saturday, Jap. 13 at his residence. He was born the tenth child of the late Milton Mortimore Hawkins Sr. and Stplla Nicholsen Hawkins in Rappahannock on Jan. 12, Mr. Hawkins retired in 1SI88 after being employed for v'years With Vicose in Front Recently he was a parttime security officer for Sectex Security at the E.P.A. site in Fnmt Royal. In 1949 he helped organize the first Boy Scout Chapter in Washington and was the Scout Master for eight years. He was rrinnnfain Viilror onrl an'avid mountain hiker and hc'hiked every trail from Dickey Ridge to Swift Run in the Shenandoah National Park along with his wife. He was a World War II veteran with the 35th Infantry Division, which in 10 months battled across the Elbe River to within 4$ miles of Berlin. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Burke Hawkins; two sons, Ronald Davidson Hawkins of Prince William CoUnty and Stewart Willik Hawkins of Illinois; one grandson Ronald Davidson Hawkins of Pennsylvania; three' sisters, Bessie Brown of Front Royal, Ada Turner of Roanoke and Elise Boswell of Bowie, Md.; one brother, Earl HawWins of Luray and a number of nieces and nephews. ■ ‘ He was predeceased by foul* sisters and one brother. Grhveside services were conducted on Monday at Washington Masonic Ceitaetery with the Rev. Jennings Hobson officiating, > Stella Johnson Teacher i Stella Dennis Johnson, 80, of Luray died Jan. 11 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. She was horn Aug. 12, 1920 in Fairfax County, a daughter of the late Peter Darr Dennis and Myrtle Tobin Dennis. “ On Jan. 1, 1947 she married James Robert "Bob" Johnson, who survives. Mrs. Johnson was a Home Economics and Special Education teacher in the public school system. She retired in 1988 from Page County Schools system after teaching in Rappahannock, Warren, Page and Shenandoah counties. one was the past president of The Luray Women's Club 'and a member of the Shenandoah National Park Women's Club. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Valley Ladies Chapter of The Issac Walton League in Front Royal. Mrs. Johnson was a former member of the Main Street Baptist Church in Luray as Well aa the Flint Hill Baptist Church. .■' fh addition to her husband, survivors include two sons, James Hartwell Johnson and his wife Brenda of Shenandoah and Dennis Blane Johnson of Luray and a brother William "Pete" Dennis of Jackson, S.C. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Gilbert Dennis and James Dennis and a sister Tnelma Russell. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Jan. 14 at the Bradley Funeral Home Inc, in Luray by the Rev. Charles R. Jolley. Burial was Kf the ' Beahm's Chapel Cemeter^ in Luray. ' Harry Trescott Jr. ^ Born in county Harry Arthur Trescott Jr., ,70, of Sperryville died Sunday, dan. 14, at Culpeper Regional Hoapititf. /, He was born Nov. 6, 1930 Ai Sperryville to the late furry Arthur Trescott Sr. and -Catherine Cooper Trescott. Mr., Trescott was a dispatcher for the Virginia State Police; Department in the iCulpeper Division for 22 i. ,He was a member of Episcopal Church in Mr. Trescott was a Master Mason in Washington, /Chapter #78, A.F. & A.M., a member of the Fairfax Royal -Arch in Culpeper Chapter #18 and a member of the Fairfax Commandery #25 in Cl|lp?per tUBK-r * » Survivors include .. two ** devoted first cousins, Eugene D. Trescott and Mary Ellen Trescott Urzetta, both of New • York. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Woodville Cemetery with the Rev. Kate Chipps officiating. James Hitt Castleton resident James Harrison Hitt, 58, of Castleton died Sunday, Jan. 14 at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was bom May 31, 1942 in Castleton to the late Charles William Hitt and Sallie Lee Fincham Hitt. Mr. Hitt attended Hope Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Shirley Hawkins Hitt of Castleton; two daughters, Lisa Ann Releford of Culpeper and Misty Lynn Hitt of Woodville and two sons, James Stewart Hitt of Castleton and Michael Alan Hitt of Amissville. Additional survivors include three grandchildren; a brother Glenn Hitt of Castleton; three sisters, Dorothy Scott of Castleton, Ruby Woodard Gray of Vienna and Elizabeth Cline of Cape Coral, Fla. and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, Charles William Hitt Jr. Funeral services will be < held on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at Found & Sons in Culpeper with the Rev. Milton Switzer officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens at Jeffersonton. Jon Walters Manager Jon Robert Walters, 3Q, of AmiB8ville died Friday, Jan. 5 at his residence. He was bom June 19,1970 in Fairfax, a son of Robert Louis Walters and Darieen Walters of Bealeton. Funeral services were conducted at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton on Thursday, Jan. 11. Burial was in National Memorial Park. Mr. Walters was a manager at Sundance Electrical. In addition to his parents, survivors include paternal grandfather Louis Walters of Springfield; maternal grandmother Dorotha McAleese of Culpeper; great uncle Francis "Mac" McAlesso of Heathtsville and his fiance Kim Williams of Merrifield. Lucy Compton Castleton resident Lucy Margaret Compton, 75, of Rappahannock County died Sunday, Jan. 7 at her residence in Castleton, where she had lived all her life. She was the daughter of the late William "Bill" A. Whorton and Annie Lee Whorton. Mrs. Compton was a life time member of Massanova Pentecostal Church in Castleton. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward Brown Compton and three sons, Edward Compton and his wife Faye, Sam Compton and his wife Nancy and Wayne Compton and his wife Pat and two daughters, Ellen Clatterbuck and her husband Mike and Bonnie Compton. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; six great grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by a brother Frank Whorton and a sister Deco Walker. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. L.D. Savage officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Earl Frazier Born in county Earl Lee Frazier, 69, of Luray died on Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Winchester Medical Center. He was bom on April 18, 1931 in Rappahannock County and was a son of the late Ellis Lee and Ollie Marie Dwyer Frazier. Mr. Frazier retired in 1989 as a supervisor for Centel Telephone Company in Luray. He graduated from Luray High School in 1949 and attended Thornton Gap Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. On March 8, 1952, he married the former Dorothy Jeanette Seal, who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Janet Frazier and Kathy Sours, both of Luray; a sister Eva Dovel of Luray; a brother Jimmy Ellis Frazier of Luray and one stepgrandson. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Beahm's Chapel Cemetery in Luray by the Rev. Kirby Shenk and Pastor Frank Painter. Honorable Schmitz 1930-2001 John G. Schmitz was born on Aug. 12, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Jacob and Minnie Frueh Schmitz. He died of cancer on Jan. 10, 2001 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., surrounded by his family. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, the former Mary E. Suehr; the Honorable John P. Schmitz of McLean; Captain Joseph Schmitz, USNR of Bethesda, Md; Jerome Schmitz of Mesa, Ariz.; Mary Letourneau of Seattle, Wash., Theresa Manion of Front Royal; Elizabeth Crnkovich of McLean and 27 grandchildren. Their seventh child, Philip Schmitz is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. He is also survived by five brothers and sisters in he Milwaukee, Wis. area. Since 1995 he had been President of Chapelle Charlemagne, a family-owned vineyard in Rappahannock County. John Schmitz spent most of his career in public service, spanning the decades of the 1960's and 70’s. As ,<a Congressman, State Senator and Presidential Candidate, he was the outspoken standard-bearer for conservative causes such as limited government, states' rights, right-tolife, a strong national defense and worldwide opposition to Communism. In 1964 at the age of 34, he was first elected to the California State Senate where he represented Orange County. He was elected to Congress in 1970, replacing the Honorable James B. Utt in a Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Service Since 1930, the Benchmark of Funeral Service 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29South) Culpeper, VA 540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne Enriisly General r FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 special election, and quickly established himself as a leading conservative. He introduced the first Human Life Amendment in June 1972 (six months before Roe v. Wade). He may well be remembered most for his 1972 candidacy for President of the Untied States representing the American Party and receiving 1.1 million votes in 32 states. In the California Senate he served as Chairman of the Local Government Committee. After his service in Congress he was re-elected to the State Senate in 1978 and served as Chairman of the Constitutional Amendments Committee and Chairman of the Military and Veteran Affairs Committee. He retired from the California Legislature in 1982. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in 1952. Following his active duty in the Marine Corps and throughout his years of elected public service, he taught political science and philosophy at Santa Ana College in California, retiring as a Professor in 1990. Throughout his life, Schmitz strove to be a devout Roman Catholic and a modern day Renaissance man. He was an avid reader of history, played the violin, and mastered political cartooning in the 1950's. 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 ^Ulioucjliii by Randy Minter A Most Relevant Question Those who have sat by the side of the dying can tell you that the experience is among the most instructive that life can provide. It removes the fears and conjectures, and replaces them with a calming reality. Listen to an account by Amr Ibn A1 As, who was the Arab conqueror of Egypt. “As Amr lay on his deathbed a friend said to him ‘You have often remarked that you would like to find an intelligent man at the point of his death and ask him what his feelings were. Now I ask you that question.’ Amr replied, ‘I feel as if heaven lay close upon the earth and I between the two, breathing through the eye of a needle.’” While we often fear death, for those closest to it, it can be a sweet transition, especially if those around the one dying can lay aside their fears and simply be present with the one who is leaving us. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we honor all requests and work closely with families tofrgure out what works best for them. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warren ton. For answers to your questions, call 347-3431. “To die will be an awfully big adventure." -J.M. Barrie 't**" Real Estate Directory * Real estate transactions j * jr The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. Larry I. Windfield and wife to John J. Davney and wife, 2.6375 acres, Wakefield District. $140,000. Philip J. Hunt and wife to Robb Ferguson, lot two, 2 acres, Avery Subdivision, ■Wakefield District. $125,000. Kathryn Smith and other, trustees to John P. Albright and wife, Rappahannock and Madison Counties. $350,000. Geraldine M. Gasch and others to Mary E. Forbes, 2 acres, more or less, Stonewall District. $122,000. Sue Anderson VanNess to John Anderson VanNess, 2.35 acres, Hampton District. $24,000. Albert A. Evangelista and wife to Kevin A. Ricker and wife, lots 12-D, 13-D, and 14D, Skyverge- Estates, Wakefield District. $5,000. Edward G. Marick and wife to Eric J. Maybach and others, lot four, 16.1334, lot five, 9.9801 acres, Jackson District. $150,000. 60+ acres located in secluded area. Western views even from this mostly wooded site. $180,000 41 acres in ViewtownAmissville area. Private setting with two ponds and stream. Elevated house site with views. $209,900 Call Emily Henry 800-523-8846 540-349-1400 H 540-675-3490 RAINBOW-V.I.R LONG & FOSTER REALTORS O W. Alan Zuschlag to Diane Ortner and others, 23.1621 acres, Jackson District. $92,648.40. u. Design-Ar ^ ^Construction M Management m m PT ■* - Ipl-; I j_ j. H r* * i. Sperryville > Realty James W. Leake, Broker • 540-987-8088/office FUNT HILL - Affordable. ' two bedroom home, eat-in * kitchen, living room with > wood stove, recently remod- ' eled bath, 1 car garage, 1.12 acre lot. $89,000 • WOODVILLE - Two story ; brick home, lovely hard- • wood floors, fireplace in liv- ! ing 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 j 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 a (540) 987-8146 G.W. BUSH INORGURAL SPECIALS LITTLE WASHINGTON area: 27.44 blessed acres, wooded, stream, mt. views, olde rock walls, part of olde MUler Farm, good naybors, Tempting price of ~ * $135,000. RAPR4HANNOCK RIVER frontage of 1,000 ft. on unblessed 26 acres. * Meadow and woods, fronts Tapps Ford Rd., spring and stream, pond site, J Mt. views. Part of olde Moore Farm, Including his olde farm machinery, treed truck and sedan in stream. Legal naybors, ODH, Ridiculous price of $160,000 (to be Increased In the spring). WATERFALL BRANCH and Olde Browntown Rd. caress this 15 acres of mature oak and poplar, secluded, LARGE olde stone walls, levelous, rocks, near SNP, Republican price of - $79,500. (Democrat price Is - $79,900.) YOAL come to the big parade Saturday and watch the March of the Chads. ROGER BATCHELDER, Earthman Still behind the olde rock wall, 360 Gay St., Washington, VA 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 Residence snug I >i ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Washington - Well constructed and beautifully maintained 4,500 sq. ft. all stone home with numerous upgrades: copper roof, super kitchen, walnut cabinetry, fireplaces, large windows! 193 private acres. Pasture for horses! $1,250,000 Ben Venue Road, Just Reduced! - Older 9 room Farmhouse with additions, full-length front porch and bay windows, plus 29 rolling acres, farm buildings *nd v'ws'- $339,000 Flint Hill - Charming 1840s stucco Colonial. Seven wellproportioned rooms, six fireplaces, beautiful staircase/woodwork, new metal roof and large corner lot! $219,^0 Washington - Quiet setting for this three bedroom, two bath Cedar home with carport, fireplace and like-ijew appliances. Five wooded acres. $164,500 Jordan River - Frontage for 25 beautifully wooded acres east of Flint Hill. $128,900 Sperryville, Commercial Property - Stucco warehouse containing 14,800 sq. ft including 2,200 sq. ft of office space. One acre. r $496,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 B © Jean Lillard 540-675-3670