Rappahannock News, January 24, 2001

123rd Year... No. 4 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2001 www.tfmescommunity.com 50 cents Family Newspaper 1877 •St ****'*' ■ Rapp Briefs County Farmers Association to meet - The Rappahannock Farmers Association will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Rappahannock County Extension Office at 7:30 p.m. All members and interested persons are encouraged to attend. Advisory Council schedules meeting 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 9878773 for more details. Deadline near The deadline for registering fgc a Rappahannock County Public Schools Adult Education class is Tuesday, Jan. 30. Please don't miss this great opportunity to participate. If you have questions about the classes or how to register, please contact Jan Makela, program coordinator, at 987-8259. Animal Welfare to host meeting 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 6363308. Spring soccer registration set . Registration forms are now available at the Rappahannock Library, RCES, RCHS and on site. Registration will take place at RCES on Jan. 31 during parent teacher conferences and at RCHS from 4 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 27 and Feb. 3. If you are new to Rappahannock Soccer League, bring a copy of your birth certificate, this is required. Call the RSL registrar, Laura Dodd at 547-2968 for more information. Winter Camp set A 4-H Winter Camp for 4Her'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 theme 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. If you are interested ih attending this "star studded" 4H camping program, contact the Extension Office at 675-3619 to request a registration package. Happenings • Rappahannock Public School System will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1 and 2. • Monday, Fab. 5 at 2 and 5 .pirn, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. him ■■■in ii milli niiMinn Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 •; Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Fletcher’s Mill, rest in peace By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer After nearly two centuries of capable work as a County grist mill, Fletcher's Mill, on Fletcher's Mill Road in Sperryville, is seeing the beginning of the end or, perhaps, the beginning of a new beginning. Ken and Ann Pankow of Flint Hill are closing in on the end of a twoyear disassembly process. They, with the help of Greg Foster, Scott Shananhan, Deni Bechard, and Rory Melanson of Neff Crane Service, are disconnecting, dismantling, and removing the structure's framework, which will be transported to the Pankows Flint Hill home. The Pankows intend to reassemble the upper floors of the mill—at least as much of it as is usable—to create an addition to their log cabin home. The reassembly will take as long as the disassembly—two years—and when complete old Fletcher's Mill will awake to new surroundings and a new vocation, but at least it will still be here in Rappahannock. Mrs. Pankow pointed out the water damage in the basement level of the mill caused by shifting of the riverbed. She said that the rear portion of the mill had sustained significant damage, and would likely have caused the collapse of the entire structure within a few years. In its new home, the mill will be preserved and protected, and it will, in turn, protect its new owners, but it is still sad to see it go. Photo by Gerald Ochs The crane arrived last week at Fletcher’s Mill for the disassembly process. Babcock receives Commission thanks By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Hold the vision, Be the lighthouse, It's your mission. Know where you are, Speak from the heart, Follow a star. Open an ear, Nature is here, Strength is near. -Susan Babcock, 2001 Susan Babcock offered her thanks, a poem, and the gift of candles to Planning Commission members as they offered her a resolution of thanks for the seven years and seven months that she served with them. The exchange of appreciation followed the election of officers that resulted in the return of Werner Krebser as Chairman and Tom Junk as Vice-Chairman for the 2001 session. The Commission also agreed to continue to hold its meetings on the third Wednesday of every month in the Rappahannock County Courthouse. Old business The Commission heard from Zoning Administrator John McCarthy on the status of Sprint PCS' telecommunications facility application. Mr. McCarthy noted that the "activism of the citizens .. . was the cardinal cause” in Sprint PCS' withdrawal of their initial application, and in their current attempt to design "stealth facilities" that will better serve to preserve the Rappahannock aesthetic. He said that Sprint PCS was now considering various options, among them antenna concealed in silos and church steeples, and he was "satisfied with their good faith efforts” to propose more appropriate facilities in their second application, that he expects some time this spring. The Commission also discussed work ongoing on a lighting ordinance. Commissioner Thomas Tepper said that the Lighting Committee has "enough reading material thanks to Don Audette and John (McCarthy), and he suggested that an ordinance should be implemented as soon as possible. He and other commissioners discussed the difficulty in developing an ordinance and in enforcing resulting code provisions. Mr. McCarthy suggested that the committee return to next month's meeting with "a plan of attack." Other activities • Mr. McCarthy reported that the Virginia Supreme Court found against Amelia County's prohibition on the application of sludge on fields. In that case, he said, the Supreme Court said that local governments may regulate but may not ban the use of sewage sludge. Since Rappahannock County has a similar ban, Mr. McCarthy said, the Board of Supervisors must repeal it, "adopt another scheme in concert with the ruling," and can support a new bill in the legislature that would permit such a ban. • Mr. McCarthy also reported on a bill pending that would take away any special exception requirement for clustering houses. Science Fair set Students of Rappahannock County Middle School and Rappahannock County High School are busy getting their science projects ready for the Rappahannock Science Fair, which will be held on 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. Local winners will receive plaques, ribbons and invitations to the Piedmont Regional Science Fair to be held in Charlottesville on March 15. Senior Division winners at Charlottesville continue on to 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 the judges and the general public. Awards will be presented to winning students on Friday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. In the event of 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. Shake off the winter blues By Melanie Kopjanski Rappahannock News Writer Come enjoy an evening of Las Vegas glitter and chances to win lots of "can’t miss" prizes to benefit our school athletes. The Rappahannock County School Sports Association is sponsoring a fun filled and elegant Casino Night at the Washington School on Saturday, Feb. 17. Unlike a Las Vegas gambling casino, our goal is to raise money for local athletics while playing games and earning chances to win fun prizes donated by local sponsors. Our Master of Ceremonies, Ben "Cooter" Jones will be drawing door prizes every 15 minutes. At the end of the evening everyone will cash in their chips for chances to win the grand prizes which include a scenic ride in "Cooter's" General Lee through Rappahannock; Dinner for two at The Inn; a Day of Sailing on the Chesapeake with Peter Kreyling; a scenic one hour flight over Rappahannock with Dennis Fairbrother, and a spring weekend condo for two at Hidden Valley Resort for golf or whatever. Don't miss these wonderful grand prizes because you must be present to win! Space is limited to 250 attendees and tickets are being sold in advance only. Tickets are $25 each and this entrance fee includes $10,000 in play money, soft drinks, and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar. Get your tickets today; they are going fast! Please contact Paul Gall at 9375048 or Melnn'" 8876 if you need tickets. Tickets are also available at all home games and Fundraising Committees of the Snorts Association We look forward

RCPS News By Jan Make la Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • Congratulations to our incredible Band Boosters and their corps of enthusiastic fruit sellers! More fruit was sold this year than ever before and we are grateful to everyone who purchased fruit as well as the energetic salesmen. Prizes were awarded to the top salesmen at each school. At RCES first place salesman was Kerri Moore with total sales of $367; second place, Christian Clough, $281; third place, Rebecca Tupper, $272. The first place winner at RCHS was Brian Taylor, $1212; second place, Samantha Breeden, $706; third place, Ginger Dennis, $435. Other students with sales over $200 were: Ben Pendleton, Elaine Sims, Yvonne Pullen, Eve Nealon, Christina Naramore, Katie Long, and Daniel Perez. Booster Parent and Fruit Sales Chairman Sally Havstad, who once again did a stellar job of organizing and promoting this effort, sold over $2800 on her own! Great work! • The next RCES PTO dinner meeting will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m. at RCES. The potluck dinner will begin at 6 followed by the very short (and to the point!) meeting at 7. Please bring a covered dish to share and join your fellow parents and teachers for a fun evening. Questions? Please call President Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597. • Many thanks to our new PTO Secretary Wayne Switzer for the incredible job of keeping everyone informed of PTO business in such a timely manner. If you would like to be included on his e-mail list of interested parents, please leave your e-mail address at RCES or call Jimmy Swindler at 987-8597. • The deadline for Adult Education class registrations is Jan. 30. If you have questions about the incredible offerings this session or you would like to have a brochure sent to you, please contract program coordinator Jan Makela at 987-8259. How can a spreadsheet help me? How do I get my watercolors to blend like that? How do I say "Howdy!" in Spanish? How can I make a basket to hold my guest towels? How do I fix that broken weed-eater? What does knit one, pearl two mean? Learn the answers to these questions and so much more in one of our 18 classes. Please spread the work about our NOTICE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2001 at 5:00 p.m. (NOTE TIME) at the Courthouse in Washington, VA to consider a Transportation Enhancement Improvement Project for the County of Rappahannock. The purpose of this meeting is to receive citizen comments on a proposal to request the Commonwealth Transportation Board to establish a transportation enhancement improvement project for proposed “Historic Amissville Enhancements”. Sponsorship of this project has been initiated by the Amissville Area Community Association (AACA). 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Many thanks to RCES Music teacher Joy Rollins and RCES Art teacher Harriette Rosenblatt for the tremendous effort that has gone into this project. • The RCPS 6-12th grade Science Fair will continue through Friday. If you have not had an opportunity to stop by the Fair, please do so. The projects are better than ever and we are very pleased with the extra effort that went into completing them. The scientific process is a useful tool that will carry over into many different areas in our children's lives. It is important that they learn early how to properly question, observe, analyze, predict outcomes, record data (and more) in a variety of situations. • RCES P.E. teacher Carol Nowakoski has just recently completed teaching third-seventh grade students the basics of volleyball. Middle School Intramurals Coach Rhonda Jenkins has been further rein forcing the skills with sixth and seventh graders after school. This co-operative effort will be a wonderful boost to the RCHS volleyball program in just a few years. Hats off to these two teachers for their initiative in promoting these "feeder program" skills! • Last weekend several students-musicians in our RCHS and Middle School Bands had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Honors Band programs at VPI. Band Director Mrs. Lynn Fournier and parents Mrs. Brenda Powell and Mrs. Fay Smoot accompanied the students. Congratulations to these very talented students who went above and beyond the call of duty as they played their hearts out in their respective sections: Morgan Blubaugh, Samantha Breeden, Nicole Hess, Kelsey Hutcheson, Holly Long, Lauren Powell (who made First Chair in her section), Brandan Smoot, Jenny Starr and Joaimee Williams. We are very proud of the accomplishments of them all! • Several Middle Schopl students and their parent^ traveled to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg last weekend to participate in "Focusing on the Future," a program whose theme is to introduce children in grades 6-12 to a variety of career options in a variety of exciting fields. The importance of taking certain classes in middle school and high school to prepare for further study in a chosen area was stressed. Each students had the opportunity to sample three different areas of study (i.e. biology, engineering, physics, mass communication and much more). The lucky students who traveled to Williamsburg for this wonderful event were: Emily and Erica Hilscher, Andrew Kohler, Josh Makela, Frances Monroe, Jesse Palmer, and Lucas Wilson. Parent chaperones were Mrs. Jan Besecker, Ms. Rosa Crocker, Mrs. Beth Hilscher, Mrs. Kay Kohler, Mr. Rick Kohler, Mrs. Jane Wilson and Mrs. Jan Makela. • The RCHS SCA is busy planning Mayfest, a celebration which will focus on Cooperation and Team Building among members of the faculty and student body. The entire student population will take part in this incredible exercise which will teach students the importance of working together for the greater good. Assisting with the planning of Mayfest, tentatively scheduled for May 25, are SCA sponsor Mrs. Janet Long and RCHS Art Teacher Mrs. Laurie Marshall. If you are interested in helping with this activity, please call Mrs. Long at 987-8575. More information will follow. • Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 3-8. Please plan to attend to discuss the progress of your child(ren). Your interest and concern is crucial to yodr child's success, and our teachers are always happy to meet with you if you have an issue you would like to discuss. It is so important that we be. .a team that works together to help all of our children succeed. • If you are able to assist in any way with the PTO Teacher dinner at RCES on Conference Night, please contact Jan Makela at 987-8259. The staff always appreciates this special dinner and it’s'a wonderful way for us to say thank you to our incredible teaching staff. We especially need assistance with setup and cleanup. Questions? Please call. • We look forward to the arrival this week of our new RCHS Principal Mr. Joe Perine. He is coming to Rappahannock from a rural area in New York and is very excited about his new assignment. There will be many opportunities for the community to get to know him and his family. Stay tuned for more information. • Have a wonderful week and please consider becoming more involved in our public schools. WCDS News By Lori Ferreira Rappahannock News Writer • Wakefield Country Day School's Spring Auction preparation is in full swing. Donations from local businesses and individuals are rolling in, with items to include: Five lady's suits by ucaiguci i ui iijjiiiiuii Aitkin, an overnight Bed and Breakfast stay at Fairlea Farm, two tickets to the May 12 performance of "Brilliance of the Baroque: Sonatas of Bach" at the Theatre at Washington, a hand painted ceramic serving plate created by Barbara Sherwood, and four Member's Hill Badges and one VIP parking pass for the Virginia Gold Cup RaceSsOTi May 5. The auction will be held at the Fauquier Springs Country Club on March 17. For further information or to donate an item or service, contacL me school at 635-8555. • The Wakefield Country Day School Lady Owls Basketball Team is enjoying a successful season with a record of 6-1. Please join us for their next home game against Wakefield, Inc. on Jan. 26 at 4:30, followed by our boys' varsity game at 6. Paul Reisler is awarded fellowship by Creative Arts Paul Reisler of Washington has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). The VCCA is located near Sweet Briar College in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in rural Virginia. Paul Reisler will be among the approximately 20 fellows focusing on their own creative projects at this working retreat for visual artists, writers and composers. A typical residency ranges from two weeks to two months. An artist is provided with a comfortable private bedroom, a private studio, and three prepared meals a day. 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RLEP Board and officers elected _ _ At the Jan. 15, 2001, meeting of the t Rappahannock League of Environmental *Protection (RLEP), the Board of Directors elected the following officers: President, Jim pannon; Vice-President, Bob Lander; .‘Treasurer, Bruce Sloane; and Secretary, Emery Lazar. I At the annual meeting of RLEP, held back „oh Nov. 3, 2000, the membership had unanijnously approved a Board of Directors for RLEP as that organization entered its 31st year. - The Board is now composed of: Alan , Dranitzke, Don Audette, Mary Ann Biggs, Marcello DelVecchio, Jim Gannon, Hal Hunter, Phil Irwin, Paul Komar, John Kirchner, Bob Lander, Emery Lazar, Marc Malik, Buck ^ payne, Bruce Sloane, Joy Sloane, and Mitzi ^ Young. __ With the new board and officers, and a full agenda set for 2001, RLEP is seeking a greater involvement of its membership on various initiatives. Toward this end, the following committees have been established: Environmental Action, Education, Communications, Membership, Administrative, and Budget and Finance. A "Comprehensive Plan" Work Group has also been set up to look into means of supporting the County in the next revision of Comprehensive Plan of Rappahannock County. Details on the agenda for the new year, and membership involvement, will be included in the next issue of the RLEP Newsletter. Individuals interested in joining RLEP may send their contribution to RLEP, P.O. Box 94, Washington, Va., 22747. Since RLEP does not set a fixed amount for annual dues, your contribution can be any amount, from $1 on up. RHAC Library series begins • By Carol Lucking * : • Rappahannock News Writer This Friday evening at 7 the Rappahannock Healing ''Arts Center practitioners will -begin a free "Winter Wellness "Series" at the Rappahannock •library. » "Introduction to Complementary Health Care" Will focus on current trends and the philosophical foundations of various modalities • offered locally at the Center. A panel discussion and ' qhestion/answer format will - kick off the series to allow the community a glimpse at understanding how these methods work and what the health benefits are. The second hour, 8-9 p.m., Kathleen Maier will present "Introduction to Herbal Medicine". A national speaker and co-founder of Rappahannock's "Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies", Ms. Maier will include a brief history of the practice of herbology and where it stands in today’s health care system. Each presentation to follow will be educational and experi ential in nature and serves the purpose of bringing more widespread understanding to how these methods support conventional medicine. Complementary health care works in harmony with all that an individual chooses to use to heal. One client stated, "These practitioners have stretched beyond the framework of conventional methods while maintaining respect for modem medicine's advances." For more information contact 987-7204. Local students named to honors list Dr. Marilyn C. Beck, President of Lord Fairfax Community College, recently announced the names of the students who received President's Academic Honors and Dean's list for the fall semester 2000. Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT The President's list is composed of all students who complete at least a 12 semesterhour credit load and achieve at least a 3.8 honor point average. Two students from Rappahannock were named to the President's List: Stephanie L. Grigsby and Jason M. Manak. The dean's list is composed of all students who complete at least 12 semester-hour credit load and achieve at least a 3.2 honor point average. Those from Rappahannock achieving the Dean's list honors were: Benjamin A. Atkins II, Jennifer R. Bywaters, Rebekah M. Letsen, Courtney E. Mauro, Ashley D. McNelly, Karla M. Miller, Rebecca L. Stonecipher and Chae K. Thiel. letter*. '&0iyk4' We Need.• Baton Twirlers (ages 6 and up) • Drummers • Pom Poms • Flag, Rifle & Banner Carriers Sponsored by Luray Moose Lodge. Dues: $5/month (baton lessons). Practices will be held at the Luray Moose Lodge on Thursdays. For more information call Sandy Bridges at 540-743-3854. For professional and confidential help with... 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A sabbatical is a leave granted usually every seventh year for essential rest, reflection and refreshment. His will include a pilgrimage of sites in Italy vital to Christianity, formal course work, computer training, independent study, visits to Germany and South Africa and a short vacation until Aug. 15. His pulpit replacement for Jan. 21 to Feb. 25 is the Rev. Nigel Mollink, rector of St. Peter's Anglican Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. He and his wife, Wendy, are visiting the United States for the first time and are "enjoying immensely" seeing our country. They arrived exhausted after a very long flight and delays on Friday night. Saturday was spent recovering from jet-lag (seven hours difference in time) and Sunday they greeted the diverse membership, of Trinity Episcopal Church. But not as diverse as the church where Rev. Mollink is rector in South Africa. He is a former business man who studied theology purely out of interest for many years. Eventually he felt called to the priesthood and was ordained at the age of 49. St. Peter's where he serves is similar in size to Trinity Church, and the congregation comes from all walkr«f life. It reflects more than most the cultures and races of South Africa and has for several decades. The Anglican church in South Africa is 80 percent black and 20 percent white. The nation itself is less than 13 percent white and the need for transformation is great. Imagine living in a country of 42 million with Photo courtesy of Paula Endo Rev. and Mrs. Nigel Mollink will be at Trinity Episcopal Church now through Feb. 25. eleven official languages and great disparity in education and standard of living. Rev. Mollink stated that 20 percent of the population have HIV-AIDS. Government programs for universal education and improvement of social services are under way. "We believe that the peaceful transformation of South Africa Society is due largely to the prayers of many faithful Christians. The country has been blessed by the spiritual leadership of a very holy man in Archbishop Desmond Tutu," said Rev. Mollink. For relaxation Rev. Mollink enjoys golf and fishing. The fishing is along the coastline rocks for cape salmon and barracuda. The climate is somewhat like southern California but one can go to the Drakensberg Mountains for skiing in the wintertime. That is in July and August, of course. Rev. Mollink’s wife, Wendy, is an artist who weaves her faith into her work. She is currently creating an abstract painting which is a product of prayer and meditation, attempting to depict the glory of the Trinity. -She also designs cross stitch kits of animal and bird life for others to complete and "enjoy the beauty of God's creatures." * Trinity Church and Rappahannock County residents are fortunate to have such remarkable and dedicated visitors. 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-&appal)annotfe J2etos— 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 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2001 Our View One to watch Educational tax credit, privacy bill will face serious challenges. The 2001 session of the Virginia General Assembly is barely two weeks old, and one bill currently making its way through the legislature promises to initiate spirited controversy. House Bill 1961, "The Virginia Children's Educational Opportunity Act of 2001" — our own Delegate Jay Katzen (R-31st) as chief patron — establishes income tax credits for tuition and other fees charged by public or private schools, and for certain fees incurred by parents who are home-schooling. While low-income families could receive a 100-percent credit for school costs, for others the cap is set at $500 per year for 2002, with increases of $500 per year until 2006, when the credit would top out at $2,500 per year. Support for home-schooling is limited to $200 per child in 2002, and increases in $100 annual increments until it reaches $500. Vouchers revisited? Not really. With the strict limits and the focus on low-income family assistance and home-schooling, the bill deserves serious consideration — and debate. HB 1961 is now under scrutiny in a finance subcommittee, which will soon issue a critical fiscal impact statement. No doubt, concern about a reduction in the money allocated to our public schools will be at the forefront — as it should be. Stay tuned. Rappahannock Today \ — I III Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day The Rappahannock County 4-H Cloverbud Club made hand puppets during a recent 4-H meeting. The Cloverbuds named the puppets after they made them out of socks, pom poms, pipe cleaners, yarn and wiggly eyes. The puppets will be entered in the local Farm Fair in July. Pictured from left to right, back row: Katherine Crawford, Candace Rutherford, Clarissa Rutherford, Tiffany Wayland and Kendra Settle. Front row, left to right: Zach Huff, Grayson Love, Kelsa Settle and Case Kramer. Elaine Kramer is the adult volunteer leader of the Cloverbud Club. Letters Open letter to the County Supervisors If true as alleged (Letters, Rappahannock News, 01-10-01), your constituents witnessed a "suspect decision" when the change was made for representative from Hampton District to the Planning Commission. Such decisions without explanation as to what and why can lead to a citizenry distrust of other actions which you collectively make. Elected officials decide only citizens' business. It is expected that appropriate reasons along with information accompany the act. Also, listening and acknowledging citizen's comments about a pending act should be followed by consideration of what was presented before you precede to decide. Apparently, as Mr. Gannon indicated in his letter, this courtesy was not observed. In the relatively small County of Rappahannock, you, as the highest elected officials, should constantly strive to avoid any taint of suspicions in your actions. This is the only way to conduct the citizens’ business. It is the only fair and decent way to treat outgoing and incoming appointees. And, most importantly, it is required by those whom you represent and serve. Robert J. Lander Castletbn Rappahannock passes the "Vitamin T" quiz As a Rappahannock "expatriate" now living in Charlottesville, I was touched by Gerald Ochs' gentle end-ofthe- century description of life in Rappahannock (Jan.3 issue of the Rappahannock News). A recent article in February’s Utne Reader, decrying the lack of community in many American towns and cities, reminded me that Rappahannock is especially rich in what the article calls "Vitamin T," or "Tribal Connection." I thought Rappahannock passed their Vitamin T quiz with flying colors! A Quiz: What's Your Daily Diet of Tribal Connection? • Roughly how many people (nonfamily) have you chatted with in the past week? • Roughly how many people have you said "hi" or nodded to while passing on the street or another public place? • How mkny local people would be likely to notice and regret your death, if you were to die tomorrow? • If you were seriously ill, roughly how many local people could you count on to visit you? How many would volunteer to help with shopping and other tasks? • How many households in your neighborhood do you feel you could drop in on for a chat or a meal, almost on impulse, without it being a big deal? • With how many local people would you feel comfortable discussing and sharing your deep personal fears and wor ries? , . . • How many local people understand your goals in life and actively support you in trying to achieve them? • Last week, how often did you engage in the equivalent of a tribal ritual: a religious service, a meal with neighbors, a drink at the local tavern or coffee shop with friends - occasions, in other words, where there was active participation by all those present? • In general, to what extent do you feel that you are part of the local community (or tribe) that cares for each other? Blessed be ... Denise H. Horton Charlottesville and Washington Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Jan. 26, 1961 Ralph H. Rowzie of Amissville , now associated with Tom Frost in Warrenton, has recently completed a course at Mercury School, held at the Marriott Motel in Arlington. Mr. Rowzie is a representative for Ford-Mercury and is now fully qualified to render assistance to people of this area. The boys' varsity and the junior varsity both lost the games Tuesday night with Madison on the Madison court. The varsity was defeated by only two points in a tit-for-tat game, ending with a final score of 49 to 51. A technical foul was called against the Panthers. Madison made both shots to edge out in front by a nose. Johnnie Atkins was high scorer for Rappahannock. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt A. Greeley of Chester Gap will be in Chappaqua, N.Y. on Feb. 3 to participate in the Greeley Day ceremonies celebrating the first day issue of the four cent "Famous American” postage stamp in honor of Horace Greeley. Mr. M.A. Greeley is the great-great grandson of Horace Greeley's father and the closest living relative of the famous editor. 20 YEARS AGO Jan.22,1981 Russie Miller of Flint Hill brought Rappahannock closer to its goal in the fund drive for a regional 4-H Center with the $100 donation she gave to Extension Agent Brigitt Thornhill on Tuesday. The center is currently being built near Front Royal just over the mountain from Chester Gap. Mrs. Earl Yancey of Viewtown and Mrs. Virginia Cloud of Washington have been named Chairmen of the 1981 American Heart Association Campaign for the County. In a notice to Clerk Diane Bruce dated Jan 16 Circuit Court Judge Shore Robertson confirmed the appointment of Charles K. Estes from Piedmont District, George Muth from Stonewall-Hawthorne and Peter Kramer from Hampton to the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals. 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 24, 1991 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department recently paid off the $15,000 loan taken in 1987 to purchase the department's largest piece of equipment , an American LaFrance 1500 gallon per minute pumper. Presenting the title to Washington VFD Chief Roger Roach in a lead photograph are auxiliary members Frances Foster, Marie Davis, Ethel Bailey and Jean Alther. Long-time members of the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company Mr. and Mrs. Ray T. Cannon are presented the county fire and rescue association's Citizen of the Year award by Sheriff John Henry Woodward, who is also the chief of the Castleton department. Mr. Cannon was the company's first chief and Mrs. Cannon has been a member of its auxiliary. The Amissville Ruritan Club has selected Mrs. Maybelle ’Mickey" Stuart as its citizen of the year. Mrs. Stuart was praised for her contributions to the citizens of Amissville through her volunteer work, especially with Amissville United Methodist Women. Her most significant contribution was believed to be her donation of eight acres to the Ruritan Club for use by the Ruritans, Little League and other community organizations. —COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Historical Society extends thanks While respecting the presumption of innocence for those charged, the report of the arrests in the Montpelier investigation is good news for everyone in Rappahannock concerned with the preservation of our built history. In no small part, the success of the criminal investigation is attributable to the response of our community to this senseless and vicious attack on one of our most historically important structures. We spoke with one voice to let everyone know we were serious about protecting our history and apprehending those who would destroy it. > Thanks to Barbara Wayland and the Rappahannock News, and, especially, to Mary Ann Kuhn, this story was on the front page of the paper for many weeks, which, with the substantial reward fund made possible by individual contributors, kept the pressure on the vandals and anyone who knew their identity and the focus on the investigation. This public outcry at what happened, combined with the diligence and perseverance of Sheriff Larry Sherertz and. his investigative team, particularly Sergeant Connie Compton, assisted by Virginia State Police Sergeant Dana Crane, should carry the message to anyone who might be tempted to such acts in Rappahannock in the future-don't even think about it! Ray Gooch, President Rappahannock Historical Society Urge legislators to keep salaries competitive Competition in hiring new educators and keeping good ones is a major issue for communities today. Please contact our Virginia legislators and urge them to include in the state budget monies for localities to use to provide pay increases for teachers and support personnel. Small communities like ours need to stay competitive with the market but need funding support from the state. Write to: Delegate Jay Katzen, P.O. Box 406, General Assemhly Building 716, Richmond, Va. 23218 and Senator Kevin Miller, P.O. Box 396, General Assembly Building 396, Richmond, Va. 23219. ‘The Rappahannock County Education Association Margaret Lee, President In support of Susan Babcock I just finished James Gannon's letter and strongly felt the need-to aver his stand. Susan Babcock is an articulate, intelligent and caring person, why are we not making use of her talents, traits and characteristics? Miranda Plotnlck Washington

Student/Athlete Spotlight Dawn Andreoni Sports: Volleyball Class in school: Sophomore Favorite subject In school: Drama with Ms. Hope Most memorable high school sports moment: Last year during volleyball practice some officials showed up to do our game. The only problem was that our game had been rescheduled, but no one had notified the officials. They weren't too happy. The funny thing is that this year one of those officials is Coach Brooks, our Varsity Head Coach — we laughed about it the other day. Favorite food: Tomatoes Favorite book: Cat s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Favorite TV show: The Simpsons Favorite movie: The Breakfast Club Favorite music/performer: Ani DiFranco Graduation ambition: When I graduate I am going to attend a liberal college somewhere. I think I want to pursue a career in journalism or some kind of writing. What I like most about RCHS: The feeling of closeness is special. I feel so safe here. Son of: David and Cindy Andreoni of Amissville Sisters: Marie, 21 years old; Kyla, 18 years old Upcoming athletic events Jan. 22 Home Jr. Panthers vs JWMS* Jan. 23 Home Basketball vs Clarke Jan. 23 Away Volleyball at Manassas Park Jan. 24 Away Volleyball at Madison Jan. 24 Away Wrestlers at Fauquier High School 5:30 p.m. Dual Meet 'Jan. 26 Away Basketball at Madison Jan. 27 Away Wrestlers at George Mason Quad Meet Sj, Jan. 30 Away Wrestlers at Stonewall Jackson Tri Meet Jan. 30 Home Volleyball vs Stonewall Jan. 30 Away Jr. Panthers at Strasburg Jan. 31 Home Volleyball vs Manassas Park Feb. 2 Away Volleyball at George Mason Feb. 2 Home Basketball vs Manassas Park ,Feb. 3 Away Wrestlers at Stuarts Draft Tournament Feb. 5 Away Basketball at George Mason Feb. 6 Home Volleyball vs Brentsville Feb. 8 Away Volleyball Districts Feb. 9 Home Basketball vs Strasburg Feb. 9 Away Wrestlers at Orange High School Quad Meet Feb. 10 Away Volleyball Districts TBD Feb. 13 Away Basketball at Brentsville 6 p.m. * Johnson Williams Middle School in Clarke County 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 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. Go girls! if. •f L. By Lorinda Bosch Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock Soccer * League is designating one Ui?10 team and one U-12 team all girls teams beginning the Spring 2001 season. [‘ first game of the season is scheduled for March 31. In order to help us make '4<4his successful, we need the to register. Please tell of your neighbors, family ‘ friends to sign up, talk to in the public schools and the area private schools. If you were eight, nine, > ten or 11 on Aug. 1, you can j play on the all girls teams. Don't hesitate, don't delay, sign up now! !.. Registration will take ; place at RCES on Jan. 31 0 during parent teacher confer1 ences and at RCHS on Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 from 4 p.m. to ,8 p.m. If you are new to RSL, .you'll need to bring a copy of ; your birth certificate when you register. RSL is dedicated to girl's . „ sports in the county and “^Iwants to encourage more ~ girls in the community to play the game. The RCHS : Varsity Girls Soccer team been outstanding and RSL would like to help keep it that way. Girls at this age level who have chosen to (day on coed teams are willing and able to play with more physically aggressive players and sometimes feel frustrated because the mental aspects of the game are not emphasized. Don't misunderstand, girls soccer is very physical and requires great stamina and skill. At this age level, however, the girls in general have a better ability to understand the mental approach, in addition to the physical approach and RSL is ready to serve this need. If you are interested in coaching (or assistant coaching) an all girls team or a coed team, please contact Tom Pendleton at 987-8637 for more information. RSL will pay your clinic fee if you attend the annual Virginia Youth Soccer Association workshops in Richmond on Feb. 10 where you can receive your Class F coaching license, and also improve your coaching skills. The RSL mission statement (in part) states that it is our intention to stress the fun and fundamentals of soccer to the youth of the county. We take special pride in emphasizing sportsmanship as a priority for all members of the RSL family. "Kick Off Day is Saturday, March 24, so join us to see what the soccer fuss is all about. Meet the players, coaches, refs, and volunteers who make this sport a terrific choice in Rappahannock County. Watch the Upcoming Events column of the Rappahannock News for more details. This Week in Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was a busy week for Panther teams as everyone saw action and even "Ole Man Winter” managed to grab a game for himself and force a cancellation. Basketball The Boys' Basketball teams were on the road early in the week as they traveled to Strasburg for a game on Tuesday, Jan. 16. It was not one of their better games as they came out cold and were unable to put points on the board. Senior Chris Fletcher had the only first quarter basket for the Panthers and together with five free throws from the team, they finished the first quarter with a meager seven points. The Strasburg Rams, on the other hand, felt comfortable right at home, sinking seven first quarter baskets and jumping out to an 18 to 7 lead at the end of the quarter. The game was really put out of reach for the Rapp squad in the third quarter, when the Rams outscored the Panthers 30 to 14 and opened a 29-point lead as the quarter ended. The final was Strasburg 87 and Rappahannock County 46. There wasn't much excitement generated at the Junior Varsity game either. Outscored 21 to 3 in the second quarter by the Strasburg JV, the Panthers spotted the hosting Rams a 33 to 12 halftime lead that was too big to overcome. The JV team did manage a fourth quarter rally behind the hot shooting of Freshman guard David Letsen and Sophomore Gregg Jackson. Outscoring the Strasburg JV 27 to 14 in the fourth quarter was impressive, but it was not enough. Strasburg won the game 69 to 47. On Friday, Jan. 19, the Brentsville District High School Tigers came to the RCHS gym for another Bull Run District contest. The Tigers are in second place in the District having only lost once to league-leading George Mason. Again the Panthers were plagued by a slow start; scoring only six points in the first quarter. Tbugh defense kept the Rapp squad close for awhile, but the Tigers slowly pulled away to lead at the end of the first half by a score of 28 to 16. Although the Panthers outscored the Brentsville team in the second half, it was too little, too late. The game ended with the Tigers on top 56 to 46. Chris Fletcher had the hot hand again, as he led all scorers with 21 points on the night. After the game, Head Coach Mike Dayton said, "They (Brentsville) were a good team. That's why they’re five and one. Our guys hustled and gave it all they had. You can't ask for any more then that. I thought we played really hard from buzzer to buzzer. We never quit playing. We just got beat by a better team." The JV team lost earlier in the evening to the Brentsville JV team by the score of 72 to 38. Photos courtesy of David Clanagan A FIRST: Wrestlers win trophy at George Mason JV Tournament. The Boys' Junior Panther (8th grade) Basketball Team had quite a week — three games with two wins, both at home, left some parents proud of the present and some fans hopeful of the future. On Monday, Jan. 15, the Page County Panthers came to town for an afternoon contest. They got more then they bargained for as the Jr. Panthers put on quite a show to garner a 38 to 33 victory. Down by as many as 15 points in the third quarter, the Jr. Panthers refused to throw in the towel. Scrapping back they overcame the deficit with some tenacious defense and an overwhelming desire to win. Jason Jenkins led the "JP's" with 10 points as Monte Christian and Ethan Berry each contributed nine. The play of seventh-grader Eric Phillips was critical to the win as he grabbed game-high 17 rebounds and scored all six of his points in the final 6 minutes. The "JP's" held the Page squad to one point in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, the euphoria of the win on Monday created a feeling of overconfidence on Thursday, Jan. 18, as the Junior Panthers traveled to Randolph Macon Academy. The RMA yellow jackets soundly beat the Rapp squad 43 to 22. On Friday, Jan. 19, the Junior Panthers regained their composure and battled Signal Knob Middle School's 8th grade team from Strasburg. This time it was the Rapp squad that got the early lead with the "JP's" going into the halftime up 19 to 9. But the Strasburg team refused to quit this time and struggled back to within two points at 23 to 21 when the third quarter ended. With defense the key to their success, the Jr. Panthers were able to foil the efforts of the Strasburg squad and come away with a 32 to 26 victory. Monte Christian had 10 points and 17 rebounds to lead all players in those categories. Ethan Berry added nine — I M——^ TWO POINTS: Sophomore Tony Sparks goes up for two against the Brentsville JV Team. PEP TALK: Coach Dayton talks over the play against Brentsville. points and Eric Phillips had another big game on defense with 14 rebounds and several key steals. Volleyball On Friday, Jan. 19, the Lady Panthers traveled to Clarke County to meet the District-leading Lady Eagles in a volleyball match. The first game started close with both first-servers keeping the serve for four straight points. The girls went back and forth with the Lady eagles seeming to pick up one point before each side out. A four-point serving run by Jessica Skinner put the game out of reach and Clarke won the first contest 15 to 6. The Lady Panthers refused to fold up however, and fought back in the second game to secure a 15 to 11 victory. Sophomore Dawn Andreoni's serving in this second game was the key to the Lady Panther’s success. This set the stage for a third and deciding final game to determine who would win the match. The Lady Eagles were too good from the service line and the Rapp squad could not keep pace. Clarke County won the final game 15 to 7 and the match two games to one to remain undefeated in the Bull Run District. The results were very similar for the Junior Varsity team as they were soundly beaten in the first game 15 to 3, just to come back and beat the JV Lady Eagles 15 to 11 in the second game. This also set up a third and deciding game for the match among the JV squads. The JV Lady Panthers got the first two points of the final game and then were overwhelmed by a three-girl scoring surge that finished the game 15 to 3 and gave the match to the JV Lady Eagles two games to one. The rematch was scheduled for the next day, Saturday, Jan. 20 at the RCHS gym. The 1 p.m. game had to be canceled due to weather as "Ole Man Winter" struck again. Wrestling Rappahannock wrestlers had an opportunity to wrestle in a JV tournament at George Mason High School on Saturday, Jan. 20. Head Coach Jim Wells and his assistant, Mr. Randy Propst guided their first-year chargers to an impressive second place performance in the five team tournament. Capturing second place allowed the team to bring home RCHS' first ever wrestling trophy. The team dominated the higher weights, capturing first place individual honors at 189 (Jeff Scroggins), 215 (Jeremy Graves), and 275 (Henry Robertson). Eric Norman (215) took second place honors in that weight class. The other end of the team did a good job as well. Jonathan Robinson took second and Max Haynes took third at 103 lbs. Bren Miller at 130 and Stuart Hensley at 135 captured second place finishes. The tournament gave several wrestlers their first opportunities at this level of competition. Jonathan Bankston at 112, Andy Propst at 152, and Josh Sager at 160 all scored victories. When the bus hit the school parking lot Saturday night after a long hard day and four matches per man, there was a proud and happy group of young men who got off carrying a nice trophy into the gym, which they proudly presented to the Athletic Director — our first wrestling trophy! Other sports info On Saturday, Jan. 20, the recreational indoor soccer league games scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. had to be canceled due to bad road conditions and winter weather advisories. The indoor soccer will continue this Saturday at the same times. On Sunday, Jan. 21, Softball Coaches Jon Smythe and Richie Burke, assisted by alumni baseball catchers, Perry Breeden and Chuckie Jenkins, continued a working clinic for fast pitch pitchers and catchers. Assistant Principal Mike Tupper and alumni baseball player Jeff Jenkins, together with former Va. Tbch baseball player, Dean Hahn also conducted the same baseball pitching and catching instruction for the boys. Next Sunday, Jan. 28, all position players are invited out for instruction. Softball and baseball players in grades 6-12 can attend this instruction next Sunday at the Rappahannock High School gym drum 12:30 to 2 p.m. for girls and from 2 to 4 p.m. for boys. For questions about theae 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.

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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/66 '* Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 January 24, 2001 Countryside Section B www.timescommunity.cofn IBM* Citizen of the Week Connie S. Compton Family: Mother, Lucy Compton; five brothers and three sisters Occupation: Sergeant/Investigator with the Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Hometown: Castleton Points in between: Always lived in Castleton Education: Graduated from Rappahannock County High School in 1985; from Dispatch and Correctional Officers School in 1988 and Law Enforcement in 1990. Sgt. Compton has attended various classes through the years relating to Law Enforcement. Community: "I have been involved in the fire service with Castleton and Amissville Volunteer Fire Departments for 18 years. I currently hold the position as Fire Lieutenant for Amissville and am also a Shock Trauma Tech with Amissville." Interests: "Various sports and working with children." Most interesting travel experience: “A trip to Tiawana, Mexico." Most humbling jobs: "Working with the community through the Sheriff's Office and the Volunteer Fire Departments. Being a part of the Shop with a Deputy program and seeing the children's faces when they find out that they're going to get a lot of Christmas presents. When you can make a difference in the life of a child or help someone that is in real need, then you have begun to make a difference in society." Hardest/most important job: "My hardest and most important job is investigations." Accomplishments: Sgt. Connie Compton is a pro-active member of the Sheriff's Office and enjoys involvement with the community. J Whether she is installing a child safety seat, mentoring our youth, or investigating criminal cases, she has always always gone the extra mile to be successful. Recently, Sgt. Compton was instrumental in developing Information that resulted in closure of the Montpelier vandalism case. Her dedication and professionalism serves as a role model to other Sheriff's Office employees. Sgt. Compton always has an upbeat attitude but .at the same time takes her work very seriously. The Rappahannock News is proud to name Sgt. Connie Compton “Citizen of the Week". We commend her success on the Montpelier vandalism case and exemplary service to the citizens of Rappahannock County. In Brief Library series set : The Rappahannock Healing * Arts Center will host a tree "Winter Wellness Series" beginning Friday, Jan. 26 at 7 \ p.m. at Rappahannock Library on [ US 211 in Washington. A panel I 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 k various modalities offered locally. I '"Introduction to Herbal Education" yrtll be presented from 8 to 9 p.m. by Kathleen Maier. K ** * By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Squirrels are cute and cuddly, but once they've found your bird feeder and take over, many of us change our minds about them. The next time you watch a squirrel empty your bird feeder, keep in mind that squirrels are responsible for planting many of the trees you now enjoy. Their instinctual habit of gathering nuts and burying them for the winter is actually to our benefit. They do not always remember or recover all their buried treasure, so we benefit when a new tree has been planted. Entice the squirrels to their own feeding stations and keep them off your bird feeders. If you have squirrels in your area they will assume the bird feed you put out is for them. They do not know the difference between your bird feeder and the feeder you want them to use. Squirrels will choose to feed where their favorite food is or on the feeder that is most comfortable for them. Their favorite foods are whole raw peanuts, sunflower seed or whole or cracked com, in that order. Don't expect them to eat com if you have some peanuts or sunflower seeds lying around. Put these favorite foods into a hanging feeder or a platform feeder at ground level. I think a platform feeder works best because it allows plenty of room for the squirrel to sit and eat. Hopefully, if the squirrel has a feeder that it is comfortable using and can count on finding it filled with its favorite treats, it may be content and qot raid your bird feeders. If this does not work and you want to prevent squirrels from eating at your bird feeders there are a number of things that can be attempted. People have tried dozens of things to try to prevent local squirrels from raiding their bird feeders. Most try making things slippery for the squirrels, one way is by spraying the pole your feeder is on with Pam cooking spray. Bird feeder poles have been coated with everything from automotive grease to Vaseline, it is amusing to watch the squirrel slipping and sliding but eventually it gets to the food and makes a mess in the process. Since the days when these methods were popular we have learned ways to provide for the birds and accommodate squirrels. Before you try squirrel-proofing your bird feeders you will need to know a few facts. Squirrels can jump great distances. They can jump five to six feet straight up from the ground, or from any surrounding surface, like a tree or house. They can jump even farther if they have a running start. Squirrels are problem solvers, when you think you have them beat, they will most likely surprise you. The first thing I would try is a squirrel baffle. The baffles are very effective when they are used properly. These devices are smooth circular devices \ or domes that make it difficult for a \ squirrel to climb onto your feeder. \ Squirrel baffles can be hung over VUU1 1CCUCI, UI IHUUUtCU UU CL pole or post under your feeder. You may have to adjust the positioning a few times to keep the squirrels out, but a baffle is certainly worth a try. There are many types of feeders available designed for the specific purpose of discouraging squirrels. The best ones have a cage protecting the feeder from the squirrel but allows small birds to enter through the screen to feed. ’ There are birdseed and food additives available containing hot pepper, which will not bother your birds, but the squirrels do not seem to enjoy. A product called Squirrel Away is commercially available, it is mixed directly into your birdseed and I recommend it for those with no other alternative. Read the directions on the package before using this product. We only add Squirrel Away to seed we feed our birds and have a separate container for our squirre food. vtc men lutaicu a iccuci away from our bird feeding station, but in view of our window, for the squirrel food. We enjoy watching the birds and the squirrels and this allows us to do both. It does not take the squirrel very long to find the feeder intended for its use. For more information about this subject there is an inexpensive booklet available at most bird supply stores called Enjoying Squirrels More (Or Less), t offers ideas to those of us that feed birds and enjoy squirrels also. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim Bywaters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, PO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Jazz pianist returning to Theatre at Washington 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. Charlap played in Little Washington just a year ago and is returning 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 music 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 an 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 richness 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 not playing the piano." Downbeat magazine recently gave a stellar review, four stars, to the Bill Charlap Trio's latest CD "Written in the Stars." Reservations are recommended for the concert on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's new schedule, phone 540675-1253 or send e-mail to The atre VA@aol. com. Bill Charlap Snowdrifts Swirling wind-devils white with snow, envelop all with a silvery glow.. it piles on high against my fence leaves drifts of snow .. like fairy tents.. Shadows of limbs bared of leaves, lie lazy on the ground • bereaved of recent brown’d and resting grass, now turned to icy opal glass.. Glistening drifts of magic form with each advancing winter's storm, .. . they wave across the hills and willows, whole seas of snow., are they nature's pillows..? ih ; h“ ■ -V » > i .jjjgG \ Cynthia Stamps Woodville > • M \ i "'t f

Church i Actiruies L__ Installation celebration set Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill invites the public to celebrate the installation of its new pastor, the Rev. Donald Simpkins on Sunday, Jan. 28. Rev. John Franklin, pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Washington, Md. will be preaching at the 11 a m. service and Rev. Augustus Agnderson, pastor of Christian Way Baptist Church of Falls Church will be preaching at the 3 p.m. service. Dinner will be provided. 4 Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 28 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. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Wofship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship The New Harvest Christian Fellowship meets at the Viewtown Store with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship at 10:30. A mid-week service is held in various homes in the community. For more information call 937-9993 or 937-5210 or 937-4929. Amissville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. K. Adams Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. FT Baptist Pastor: Randy Maki Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Messianic Service 6:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rev. Nigel Mollink Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Tuesday: Friday. Sunday: Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Rev. D. Simpkins assumes pastorship The Macedonia Baptist Church has a rich legacy of Christian charity, witness and service. Rev. Donald E. Simpkins of Woodbridge will assume pastorship at Macedonia on Jan. 28. Founded by the Rev. Thornton Hill and two members from the Battle Run Church, it was later organized the third Sunday in July 1865 by the Rev. George Horner, the church's first pastor. The Rev. Homer and members held their services in the fields and in different homes. Land was purchased for a site i/U uujiu a L-nuiL.il un Nov. 23, 1997. The cost for the quarter of an acre was $250. Being a significant amount of money it took the members 22 years to raise, but through those years strong bonds were established, that exist between their descendants today. Within those 135 years four pastors have served the congregation, which is unusual. “Rev. Horner and the men that followed him in the leading of Macedonia, Rev. T.T. Hedgeman, Rev. Thomas L. Proctor and Rev. James A. Price were visionaries. They and their followers were people that envisioned what God wanted to do and believed through Him they could make it a reality,” said Rev. Simpkins. Aubrey Malphurs, in his book, Developing A Vision for Ministry describes a vision as, " a clear, challenging picture of the future of the ministry, as you believe that it can and must be." Rev. Simpkins and the members of Macedonia open another chapter in the life and history of this church. Rev. Simpkins said, "We believe the church exists to glorify God, build up one another, and to reach out in love to the world. We envision a community where the hurting, depressed, frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and guidance within our community. We plan to build toward that vision around six core factors: exaltation, encouragement, equipping, edification, evangelism and expansion." Rev. Simpkins comes to Rev. Donald E. Simpkins Macedonia with lots of experience. He was Associate Minister of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Alexandria from January 1991 to August 2000. He served in the following capacities: Director of the New Members Ministry; Worship Leader, Prison Ministry Speaker, Bible study teacher, Retreat Instructor and Family and Domestic Relations Ministry. He was Assistant to the Pastor of the Ark of Love Baptist Church in Alexandria from 1989 to 1991. From 1986 to 1988 he was the organizer and pastor of the Christian Missionary Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and was Associate Minister of the First Baptist Church of Foxchase in Alexandria from 1982 to 1986. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity and the Master's of Divinity Degree in June 1999 from Wilbur Waters School of Religion and Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. In June 1997, he received a Bachelor's of Divinity Degree from the same seminary. He was a 1983 graduate of Federal Law Enforcement Academy. Upon graduation from McKinley Technical High School in 1973, he attended the University of Wyoming from August 1973 to June 1974. He has been an employee of the Federal Government for 21 years. Rev. Simpkins is married to the former Pamela D. McCrea. They have four children, Dawn, Amber, Daniel and Michael. Boston residents celebrate, travel We salute all of those in our area who have wedding anniversaries this week and may each of you have many more together. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Joyce Owens of Reva Route upon the passing of her father, Mr. Herbert Woodward of Bealeton, which occurred at his home on Friday. Pastor Randi Macki and his congregation of F.T. Baptist Church on Route 707, invite the public to their Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship following at 11 a.m. and mid-week prayer meeting and choir practice on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. If you do not have a church home, we welcome you. Condolences are extended to the family of Mrs. Eunice Fincham Weakley, 71, who passed away at Culpeper Health Center last Saturday. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Fincham, who were employed on the Edmond Burke farm for many years. When you go into Knakal's Bakery don't forget to extend belated birthday wishes to Sadie, who celebrated her day last Saturday. Our prayers for comfort go out to the family of Castleton way resident, Mr. James Harrison Hitt, who passed away on Sunday at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Belated wishes for birthdays go out to Cathy Printz on Tuesday, Mike Williams on Saturday, Kindall Peyton on Sunday and Lorie Cubbage on Monday. Mrs. Mary Lou Taylor, Scrabble Road resident and culinary teacher at Rappahannock High School and her class prepared food for the "Farewell Party" on Thursday honoring Mr. Jack Raines, former principal, who is now Assistant Superintendent in the school system. The engagement of Miss Marcia Johnson to Rodney Hoffman has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Johnson, all of whom are area residents. At this time no wedding date has been set. • Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS - 987-8802 Our prayers go out to those on the sick list including Mrs. Janet Peregory, Mrs. Peggy Tharp, Mr. Charlie Wood, Mrs. Daisy Lucas, Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Mrs. Lucy Jenkins, Mrs. Judy Meredith and Elder Wayne Richards. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins are beaming with joy over the arrival of little Jordan Jenkins 'at Fauquier Hospital, and to Mr. and Mrs. Brad Frazier, over the arrival of Levi James Mathes at Culpeper Regional Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Rus Kilby and children and Mrs. Dell Dodson of Slate Mills Road have moved to make their home in Culpeper. Can spring be so far away, when some friends in Culpeper report seeing over 50 robins in their yard? A reminder, don't forget to support the Castleton Fire Department, with their shQoting matches each Friday evening beginning at 7. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Meredith and family of Leon were Sunday afternoon guests of her mother and brother, Mrs. Mary Nicholson and Junior on Castleton Ford Road. * Friday, Jan. 26 is the scheduled time for another of those "Singing and Pickin'' parties to be held at the Sal^m Fire Hall, Route 522, frorjjr 7 until 10 p.m. So come out and support the fire department and enjoy their good food while there. ; Please call 825-0781 for any more needed information. Have a great week and give me a call to have your news included in the Boston column. Stephanie Grigsby named to Presidential List at LFCC : Stephanie Grigsby has been named to the Presidential List at Lord Fairfax Community College for the Fall Semester with a 4.0 grade point average. Miss Grigsby is the daughter of Boe and April Grigsby of Sperryville. She was a 2000 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. 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Of how much more value are you than the birds!” Is it not soul-warming to have the assurance that our Father knows our needs even before we ask; that He will protect us and help us find a solution to any challenge if we let Him? Visit your local church or synagogue this week. Share your concerns with God. Remember... “no creature is hidden” from God. No Creature is Hidden Sunday John 17:1-26 8:1-21 Tutaday Luke *:22-.W 8:40.5* Thursday Actl Friday Acts 9:26-43 Saturday Acts 10:1-33 CoptojMJOOi, KmM>-< Scutum mc*a «r Tht Amman M» Soot* i Swwew. P. 0, ■« 8006. VA 22Mt ^ ABERDEEN_ 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 FamMy Steak House (540) 825-5888 • i Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Angela Rae Pullen weds G. Hickerson Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ray , .Pullen Sr. of Sperryville are proud to announce the marriage of their daughter, Angela Rae to Gregory Daniel Hickerson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer D. Hickerson Jr. of Chester Gap. - Rev. Jon Heddleston performed the double ring ceremony on Oct. 28 at the Washington Baptist Church. v.. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a sleeveless formal gown and head. piece. ^ , Matron of honor was „ Desiree Almond of Salem, cousin of the bride. , Bridesmaids were Jennifer Buracker of Stanley, Brandy .Cave of Sperryville, Amanda Walter Pullen of Washington l.and Sherry Wagner of * Woodstock. The groom's best man was Ray Pullen, father of the bride. Ushers were Jack Pullen of Washington, Ed Chadwell of Front Royal and Michael Ray Williams of Chester Gap. Junior ushers were Johnny Michael Mathis of Stanley and David Williams of Chester Gap. Elizabeth Almond, cousin of the bride, of Salem was the flower girl. Pastor Tim Atkins was in charge of lighting a candle in memory of past loved ones. Guest book attendants were Mrs. Kim Dwyer and Mrs. Sally Dwyer. A reception was held at the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department. Following a honeymoon to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple is now residing at their home in Chester Gap. Lhm J — .... Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hickerson Highway workers on the job With Saturday being such a raw day with rain, sleet, and . snow, most of us sat in a warm house watching the • Inauguration on television and relaxing. This was not true with the • men who work for the highway department. ' There are 18 truck drivers, one time keeper and a Superintendent. Mike Cave is a mechanic responsible for most of the maintenance of the trucks and equipment. They are on call and stand-by to be called in at any given time. Their job is to keep the highway and secondary roads safe for all that need to travel. When the weather forecast Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser READY TO WORK: Ennis Jenkins, far right, and his crew were ready for the snow, sleet and rain on Saturday. is calling for ice or snow, there are two 12 hour shifts with nine men per shift. Each man knows what shift they are on, and what truck to take. Patricia Settle is the time keeper and makes out a schedule for each person. They know exactly what and where to go and what is expected of them. She takes care of the busy phones with people wanting to know road conditions, and problems as they occur. The Luray Mountain and Chester Gap are always the first trouble places. So whenever the forecast calls for bad weather, men are sent there with their trucks loaded with salt and sand to watch the temperature and be ready should weather start falling. There are three trucks that work the secondary roads and four hired trucks for the four lanes only that are equipped with spreader and plows. Any snow that requires salt, sand and plowing is considered a major snow storm. The salt starts working at any temperature, but does a better job when it isn't so cold. For the bitter cold weather they use liquid chloride. Salt and sand is used for black top. On gravel and dirt roads they use number eight stone and sand. We all know bridges freeze faster than roads due to the open draft between the water and bridge. Therefore, they become slick before roads. Mr. Ennis Jenkins, maintenance supervisor has been with the Transportation Department for 44 years. We know this takes a special person because a lot of planning and organizing is part of his job. He does a superb job. He said, "Everybody works together and gets the job done. They are a good bunch of men." We all know this is true because all we need to do is compare our roads in Rappahannock to our joining counties and we know what pride they take in their jobs. We thank all of you for the great job you do. The Sperryville United Methodist Church has services each Sunday at 11:15 a.m. Everyone is invited. Mrs. Kathy Yoder of Elizabethtown, Pa. visited several days this week with her mother, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer. Call me with your news and make it a good week. .Sympathy extended ;:to county families ;• ' Our condolences to Mrs. •> Sandra Jenkins and family v of Flint Hill on the passing of ■> her mother Mrs. Dorothy Lee {I Arrington in Alexandria on~ •J Thursday. Our condolences are also <1 extended to Misty Hitt of Woodville on the passing of •* her father Jimmy Hitt of vj Castleton recently. “ On Sunday afternoon •• Mrs. Ruth Clark was among !I .those attending a birthday IJ party at the home of Mr. and •• Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha I! and Robert in Woodville, “ where Samantha celebrated •» her 11th birthday. We wish Z her many more happy years. Mrs. Addie Keyser is very '•> ill at this time and a patient in Fauquier Hospital in * Warrenton. •• On Saturday Sarah ‘I Brown and daughter Bobbie •' Jo joined Kenny Miller of Z Stafford and they visited II Mrs. Michelle Hankinson of '• Bealeton who is a patient in « INOVA Hospital in Fairfax. U Mr. and Mrs. Bobby •* Frazier of Castleton were Tuesday evening guests of i -Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. •; Clark. Don't forget to make an appointment to have your picture taken on Friday or Saturday at the Washington Baptist Church for the new church pictorial directory. For an appointment call 6753336. Mark Bailey and his mother Mrs. Marilyn Bailey had lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Winchester on Saturday. The Washington Baptist Church Variety Show has been tentatively set for Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Washington Theater. Have a good week and give me a call with your news items for this column at 6753608. Flint Hill social news The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Those present were Doug Bywaters, M.H. Brady, Mary Frances Bywaters, Louise McCulloch, Harriett Davis, Merlin Shorb, Mary Curtis and Shelby Welch. Elizabeth Welch spent Saturday with her friend, Vivian Hackney and her parents, Don and Melody Hackney, who are now living in Flint Hill at the Baptist parsonage. We welcome the Hackneys to the community. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Proper of Dickerson, Md. were Sunday guests of Mrs. Proper's grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. We would like to wish all those on the sick list a speedy recovery. Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach visited his grandmother, Mrs. Christine Vest on Sunday. Jimmy and Betty Lillard visited his mother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard on Sunday. Joanne Welch and Elizabeth had breakfast at the Appetite Repair Shop in Sperryville on Sunday. Elizabeth's friend Vivian Hackney spent Sunday \ Flint Hill Jg) v* ByfOtLYAVUMt* 9&-U36 with her. Vivian Hackney was a recent Friday visitor of Elizabeth Welch. They had dinner at The Country Cafe and Vivian returned home on Saturday morning. Bill and Joanne Welch and daughter Elizabeth attended Karyl Bailey's 50 birthday party on Saturday, Jan. 13. Fun was had by all. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sundays at 11 a.m. Allison Lillard of Manassas was a Sunday visitor of her grandmother, Edna Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Upcoming Events Germanna offers free seminar Thinking about starting a business? A free seminar wilt 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. Classmates to reunite for 15th The Rappahannock County High School graduating class of 1986 is gearing up for their 15 year class reunion in June of 2001. If you are a graduate of 1986 or know of anyone that graduated in that year, contact Elaine McCabe Kramer at 675-3625 or Martina Jenkins Lee at 937-6035. "Don't miss catching up on what everyone is doing, come join the fun,* said an organizer. Ragged Mountain activities set Upcoming activities for February at Ragged Mountain Resource Center include the following: Wednesday evening, Feb. 7: Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain. Meet at Upper Parking lot at end of Route 600 in Nethers (Weakley Hollow) by 6 p.m. Bring layered clothing and nourishment for self. Return time ? Hike Leader: Hunt Harris. Saturday, Feb. 10: Hike of Robertson Mountain. Meet at Mountainside Market, US 211 west of Sperryville between 8 and 8:30 a.m. or at parking area at end of Route 600 near Syria past White Oak Canyon parking area (Berry Hollow). Bring layered clothing and food for self. Return mid-to-late afternoon. Hike Leader: Hunt Harris. Future programs include:, Tree Planting; Old Dump Site Clean-ups; River and Stream Clean-ups; Quick Response Citizen Task Force establishment and training; Overnight Campouts; Intensive Conditioning Hike-Runs. Volunteers are welcome to lead additional hikes and co-ordinate community programs. For additional information call 9873366. v 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. 1 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. 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 12 years old; $40 for players 13 to 16 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 or 675-3729, home or Jimmie Keiter at 937-4884. Computer course offered at LFCC Computer Fundamentals, a course designed for students that need an overview of computer with hands-on experience will be offered at Lord Fairfax Community College's Middletown Campus. The course will be divided into three parts: introduction to computers, getting started with Windows and an introduction to Microsoft Word. Upon completion of this course, the student wiH be able to create, edit, save and print documents. The course will be offered Feb. 10, 17 and 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. A session has also been scheduled for April 14, 21 and 28 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Two 3.5* high density diskettes will need to be purchased and brought to the first class session. For additional information or to register, contact the College at 868-7000. 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. Benefit coupon book sales “Adventures in Dining" coupon books for 2001 are on sale now at Hospice of the Rapidan, 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320 in Culpeper. The discount books are $20 and feature over 45 coupons at area restaurants, valid through Dec. 30, 2001. Proceeds benefit the Hospice of the Rapidan Benevolent Care Fund. Call 825-4840 or visit Hospice of the Radian, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Visa and MasterCard accepted. 4-H members invited to dance Rappahannock County 4-H members are invited to attend a teen dance (for teens ages 13 and up) on Feb. 2 at the Culpeper Middle School from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are available at the Rappahannock County Extension Office, $3 for singles, $5 per couple. Tickets will also be available at the door. A 4-H member can invite two guests. There will be great music by a D.J. and refreshments will be provided. 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 will be used to support Rappahannock County School student athletes Soccer referee classes forming Referees are needed to work recreation and travel soccer games this spring in Warren ton. Classes are forming now in Culpeper and Manassas. Call Susan Huff at 347-4775 or go to www.vadcsoccerref.com for class information. Hospice offers support group Hospice of the Rapidan offers free bereavement support groups to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. The group now forming will meet on Monday evenings, beginning Feb. 5 through March 26 at 5 p.m. in the Hospice of the Rapidan Community Room. Pre-registration is requested. Call Lora Bailey, Bereavement Coordinator, at Hospice of the Rapidan tor more information or to register for toe group. 8254840. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hospice of toe Rapidan is located at 1200 Sunset Lane, Suite 2320, Mulberry Commons in Culpeper. Aerobic classes underway On-going aerqbic classes are held at toe Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday. Wednesday and Fnday mornings from 8:15 to 8:30. A total body workout which includes 30 minutes of low-impact aerobics, floor work, weights and yoga stretches. For information call Beth Lavick at 635-6149.

INDEX Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments 011 Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044. Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080 Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 135. Real Estate For Sale 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155. Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190. Real Estate Wanted 193. Real Estate Services 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales , 233 Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248 Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Eguipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270 Penny-Pinchers 273. Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Service Please refer to category you wish to use 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286. Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375 Home Health Care 376 Home Improvement 380. Instruction 381 Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385. Lawn/Garden 390 Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcements 400. Adoption 410. Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Legal Notlco, 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600. Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620; Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680 Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted 9 ^uiassmea Automotive Use, Tm: Sni'Rci mu lit sim ssi s, Sinnic i s wo I»r<h’kssuinai.s. w* GsL>> NORTHERN VIRGINIA f\jL PkcCrhOpJ New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Fauquier 540-347-4222 Clarice 1-800-339-6267 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: www.timescommunity.com By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. 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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderliness, pa(enthood. 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 will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement All errors must be reported by 3:00_pm Monday following the date of publication The Times will not accept liability tor its failure, tor 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 • iVni (K-I* I JO We Accept K H t - J 1 1 f' j MIDDLEBURG, VA near 1-66 & 20 min. from Herndon. Historic Furn. field-stone house on Ig estate, serene countryside, boxwood gard. & pond, 3BR, 2BA, FP, storage, gourmet kit. Central AC/Heat. $2,600/mo. Flex, lease. Avail immed. (703) 753-8456 or (202) 744-9263. ASHBURN- MASTER BR model home, $500/mo. 1/3 utilities. Must see to appreciate. Leave message 703-729-0742 100 For Sal* tty Owner 3 BR, rambler. 2 BA, 2 acs., fenced, corner lot, many upgrades. Barn w/ water/elec. 540-4391388 Fauquier Co. CASCADES End unit TH, 3-5 BR, 3Vi BA, very large $269,500. 443994-8573 or 410-2632401 after 6 pm. __ SO. FAUQUIER CO. 4 yr. cape cod, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1st II MBR. Ig, kit., 2 car garage, fenced yd. $167,500 540-439-0625 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 LOOKING 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 EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY Private and semi-private classes in classic oil painting and drawing- 6 week sessions. Call 540-825-3915 for details www.lusciousart.com KUBOTA TRACTOR4WD w/ loader B9200 w/ just over 900 hrs., ROP, gar kept. $9,300. 540-675-3548 or 540937-5703 -N 224 Firewood l J FIREWOOD, SEASONED oak, immediate delivery $150 cord. 1800-449-0898 or 540439-0929 (FAUQUIER) DINING ROOM SET. hutch, side board, 6 chairs, table w/ built in leaf 40's art deco look. $750 540-439-1081 V- _/ HAY - horse quality hay Square & round bales Also round bales ■ for cattle 540-937-5160 iUi'y. 240 Hm«m FIELD HUNTER EXTRAORDINAIRE TBBelgian cross. 7 yr. 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 GE REFER. $75, Maytag Washer & Dryer $100 ea. Used. Great shape. 703-455-4036 NEW 275 GALLON home oil tank. $150. OBO Call after 6 PM540-3490802 FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Rte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd, Remington, VA 540439-2607 SEEKING LOVING childcare provider to care for 2 kids in my home in The Plains. PT hrs., FT pay. 540-253-5706. WANTED: FT CHILD CARE provider. Room & Board prov. Flex. hrs. 540-987-8511 for interview Ret Req ATTN: ACTIVE ELDERLY, disabled. Need someone to run your errands, cook, or clean? No job is too small or to far. 540-869-7638 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, '98, green, 5 speed, AC, 49,000 miles, mint condition $6500 Call 540-8253599 CHEVY CAPRICE Classic. '91, 4 dr, 305 V-8, 86k mis, loaded, runs great, $4,600, OBO. 540-347-5426 HONDA CIVIC '94 LX, blk, 5 spd, 4 Dr, great cond., reg. service, 1 owner,97K mi., $5e600. 703-830-2499. MERCEDES C280 1999, 13K miles, exc. cond. Black/black leather, auto $31,500. 540351-0161 95 NISSAN ALTIMA GLE, CD, leather, PSun Roof, PW, PL, Good cond. $7500 540-9873326 '93 NISSAN NX 2000 White, 6CD changer, TTops, fully loaded, 180k commuting mi., new clutch, new tires, new brakes, nds tune-up. $2000 OBO 703/407-2403 OLDS ROYALE ’88. 1990, needs engine $300. 540-788-9568 or 540-788-3255 Ive. msg. PONTIAC BONNEVILLE '92, SE. 4-dr, grey interior, exc. cond, w/ car phone, $2200. Call 540338-3450 after 5pm. CHEVY SURBURBAN 1999. 1500, V-8, 4x4, dual ac, 40K, garage kept, exc. cond. $24,900. 540-341-3584 FORD BRONCO 1978, blue & white, 4WD, hard & soft tops, refurbished engine, runs great. $1500 OBO. 540825-3599 ask for Ben (days) FORD EXPLORER 1991, 4 dr., loaded, leather interior, 103k, excellent cond., $5500 OBO. 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. NISSAN PATHFINDER SE '94- 4 WD, 81 K, ex. cond. well maintained, AC, PD/win, remote entry, sec., AM/FM/ Cass., great vehicle, $9400. 703-327-2443 SUBURBAN 115,000 miles. Very good condition, original owner. New V A Inspection MUST BE SEEN. $12,000 703-754-8873 (M-F, 8-5) HARTMAN 2-horse trailer, 1975, good condition, gray. $900. d:540-253-9600 , e: 540-687-5014 675 F150 1990 PICK-up A good work truck. $2,995. OBO 703-7548873 (M-F; 8-5) FORD CONVERSION VAN 1994 Mark III. Big version, fold down rear seat to bed, exc. cond., great travel van. 50K mis. $9,500. 540-3477808 A/C & HEATING INSTALLER wanted. Top pay and company truck. Serving local area. 540-347-3024 Administrative Assistant Manassas Park Construction Co. seeks a permanent full-time A.A. Proficient in MS Word/Excel. (703)631-6851 Must be detail-oriented with high work ethic. Fax resume 703-631-6851 ADMIN. POSITION Immed. opening in Tyson’s Corner office. Requirements: commitment, good phone communication, organization, office skills to support professional exec. Benefits avail. Sal. low-mid 30's DOE Call 703-406-1040 Fax resume 703-406-1122 EOE CARPENTERS Experienced framers for single family homes near Dulles airport. Top pay, Overtime, & 401K Plan. 703/926-5781 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 DRIVERS/CDL Dump Trailers Local. Year Round Good pay 540-347-6588 703-754-1833 McFarland Trucking Chantilly ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 General Excavation, he, has an immediate opening for a HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC who must be familiar with Engines, Transmissions, Power Train and Hydraulics. Benefits include 401K, profit sharing, group health insurance, paid vacations and holidays Af>9745*: Jamas Madaon Hwy, Warrenton, VA. or call: (540) 439-2202 between 7 am & 5:30 pm. Fax resume to: 540-439-3795 Genera/ Excavation, Inc. la an EOE and aupporta a drug-traa workplace. I NEED HELP, WORK FROM HOMEI Earn $450-1500/mo. PT or $2000-4500/mo. FT 1-888-764-6988 HORTON & BARBER STAFFING SERVICES Serving Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Prince William, Charlottesville, Louisa County. Long term, short term assignments with state and local government. Immediate openings for: • Secretaries • Clerks • Maintenance Workers • Laborers CDL Drivers • Equip. Operators • • Benefits avail. Call 540-829-5227 Toll free 800-298-9811 Fax resume 540-829-5228 Make a difference, scheduled .weekend j employees needed fora non-euthanasing counfy shelter located in Amissville. Will train. Abuefbrdofisa must. 21 M's. or older anh'need appk Starting pay $8/per hour. 540-937-3283 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 FAX 540-349-8676 SECRETARY Established firm seeking legal secretary. Litigation experience preferred. Health & retirement benefits. Send resume to: JEC - 352945 P.O. Box 631 Warrenton, VA 20188 STORE HELP Seeking 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. Please reply to 540-592-9206 or fax to 540-592-3418 No Housing Excellent Salary Warehouse/ Truck Driver Positions Now Available Full-time position, with benefits. Driver’s license and good driving record required. Heavy lifting required. Agricultural background helpful. Apply in person: RAPPAHANNOCK FARMER’S CO-OP REWARD v^ >p CODY Missing in Millwood area, Warrenton. Since 1/19/01 <e> 10pm. Very loving & friendly Rottweiler. Dearly missed by our family. Please call: 540-341-1448 CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST Full-time position available working in our Supported Employment department. Resp. include: intake screening, eval. of consumers, job development, task analysis, placement, training, advocacy, reports/plan/ documentation. BA/BS + 1-2 years related experience. Cert, as Emp. Sec. may replace part college. Must have vocational experience. Exp. w/disabled persons required. Send resume to: HR DEPT, Didlake, Inc. 8621 Breeden Ave., Manassas, VA 20110 or lax to: (703) 361-7141 ‘ *o: didlaHehredjdlake.com Call The Times Community Newspapers Today To Place Your Classified Ad! 1-800-852-4797 ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE ft If you arc a results-orientod sales professional, energetic and an out-going individual; with experience in advertising sales, you may be the person we are seeking. ft ft The Fauquier Times Democrat has an opportunity for you to join a results oriented, sales team. ft ft ft Competitive benefits package plus lucrative earnings potential. Please fax resume to: Kathleen Keller Advertising Sales Manager The Fauquier Times Democrat 540-349-8676 E-mail: kkeller9timespapers.com EOE (times NORTHERN VIRGINIA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Smith-Midland Corporation is seeking ah Administrative Assistant to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience working directly with a CEO. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required. Duties include transcribing correspondence, taking meeting minutes, proofing, supervising other office personnel and other duties such as planning meetings, corporate functions and company events, making travel arrangements and directing inquiries from stockholders. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical/dental insurance, 401 (k) plan and educational reimbursement. Qualified applicants may send resumes including salaiy history to: 1 Human Resources Dept. Smith Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 or Fax (540) 439-1232 E-mail: asmith@crosslink.net —

Start the New Year with a $100 Sign-On Bonus • Housekeeper • Reservations -no exp. necessary, will train - flexible hours & schedule -uniforms, employee meals ^vacation/ sick pay Call Anne 540-675-3800 x46 The Inn at Little Washington Washington, VA 22747 CURRENT VACANCY Culpeper County Public Schools The Culpeper County School Board ia accepting applications for the position of: COORDINATOR OF FOOD SERVICES To obtain an application packet stop by 1051 N. Main Street, Extended, Culpeper, VA or Call 540-825-3677 M-F, 8:30a.m.- 4:30p.m. You may also e-mail your request for an application packet to ceps personneieyahoo.com Start the New Year with a $100 Sign-On Bonus • Housekeeper • Reservations -no exp. necessary, will train -flexible hours & schedule -uniforms, employee meals -vacation/ sick pay Call Anne 540-675-3800 x46 The Inn at Little Washington Washington, VA 22747 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CALVIN FRANKLIN DODSON and GLENN EDWARD DODSON, Plaintiffs CH01 01 NANCY DUNCAN, address unknown, if she be living, or if she be dead, her widower, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, as hereinafter described: JAMES DUNCAN, address unknown, if he be living, or if he be dead, his widow, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, as hereinafter described: AMY DUNCAN, address unknown, if she be living, or if she be dead, her widower, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, as hereinafter described: AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, of NANCY DUNCAN. JAMES DUNCAN OR AMY DUNCAN, or her widower, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of “PARTIES UNKNOWN, and any other unknown heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such thee be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which NANCY DUNCAN died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of “PARTIES UNKNOWN’ Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to quiet title and/or establish title by adverse possession as to a tract of land of which Nancy Duncan died seized and possessed. located in Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock County. Virginia, said land being described by deed recorded in Deed Book S, at page 140, amongst the land records of the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Stonewall Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described according to a metes and bounds survey description set forth in Deed Book S, Page 140 as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stone to be planted on the south side of the road corner to Burley Peyton and running thence along the road following the old road N 76 % E 13 poles S 67 E 16.3<J poles N 87 Vt E 17.50 poles N 64 Vi E 6 poles N 44 14 E 15.30 poles to a stone to be planted in the middle of the old road and corner to Martha Duncan's lot; thence with line of her lot S 36 !4 E 90 poles to a chestnut in P Woodward's line thence with his line S 48 V4 W 77 poles to a stone to be planted and corner to Burley Peyton's thence with his line N 20 W 126 poles beginning containing *44 acres' and being the same properly conveyed to Nancy Duncan and her children by deed from William N. Smith and Allie D. Smith, his wife dated August 27,1890 and recorded September 4, 1890 in Deed Book S, Page 140 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock Cour\ty, Virginia. An Affidavit having been made and filed and the Bill To Quiet Title to Real Estate having stated that the address of Nancy Duncan, James Duncan and Amy Duncan, if they be living, is unknown, and that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whose names and/or addresses are unknown, which Bill has made said parties defendant by the general description, PARTIES UNKNOWN, it is therefore ADJUDGED. ORDERED and DECREED that all possible PARTIES UNKNOWN having an interest in all of that certain tract or parcel of land which Nancy Duncan died seized and possessed are made parlies defendant and said persons are made parlies defendant by a general description of “UNKNOWN PARTIES’ as the unknown heirs of Nancy Duncan; and It « further ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that Nancy Duncan, James Duncan and Amy Duncan if they be living, and any of said unknown heirs, devisees, or successors In title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the lands of which Nancy Duncan died seized and possessed, whose names an addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, do appear on or before March 2. 2000, and do what is necessary to protect their ni runner uhucmcu inai me roregomg ponton i order be published once a week for four (4) ssive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a taper having general circulation in the County It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion ofthis successive newspaper having of Rappahannock. Virginia, within ten (10) days after me entry of this Order of Publication, that the Clark poet an attested copy of this Order at front door of the Court House and that the Clerk further prepare a certificate of i same in the papers of this cause ENTERED JANUARY 8, 2001 DIANE BRUCE, CLERK OF THE OOURT OF RAPPAHAM40CK OOUNTY, VHQNA I ASK FOR THIS: Douglas K. Baumgardner Counsel tor PlaintWs The Miter Budding 211A Mam Street. P.O.Box 270 Washington. Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone: MO-875-3617 Facsimile: 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar No. 15969 01 24.01-31, 02-7, 02-14-01>360031 FINANCE FINANCE & INSURANCE PERSON WANTED Due to growth we need an experienced person for our Finance & Insurance Office. Call Joe Jacoby at 540-347-6622 Jg£Ja«*y 510 Frost Ave.e Warrenton, VA jake66@erols.com BUHL ELECTRIC CO. NEEDS YOU NOW!!! $2,000 SIGNING BONUS!! Payable at 6 months We’re Virginia’s Premiere Residential Electrical Contractor offering unlimited advancement potential along with the best benefit package in our industry. We are a drug-free company. If you're a career oriented, responsible electrician - COME JOIN OUR TEAM) If you’re inexperienced, but enthusiastic and motivated - WE’LL TRAIN YOUI IF YOU THINK YOU QUALIFY Call 703-450-2100 Counselors & Mentors Family Preservation Services, a community based provider, is seeking qualified applicants to provide individual counseling, family counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and mentoring for the following positions: In-home Counselor: • Preferred Master’s Degree Salary $32-$37K • Minimum Bachelor's w/ experience Salary $26K+ Behavior Specialist/ Mentor: • Preferred BA in human service field Salary up to $25K • Minimum AA or equivalent plus experience Salary $9-$11/hr. GROWTH POTENTIAL Fax Resume to: 540-341-8099 or call Megan Byrd 540-341-8097 PUBLIC HEARING The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, Culpeper, Virginia, provides transportation services tor the elderly and disabled within Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison. Rappahannock, and Orange. These services transport individuals to and from rehabilitation programs, outpatient services, meal programs, and other programs operated by the RRCSB and private providers. Funds are being requested from the Commonwealth of Virginia to purchase five (5) replacement vehicles through the FTA Section 5310 Program. These vehicles will be utilized to maintain existing services and replace vehicles in the current fleet with an excess of 150,000 miles. We invite any interested public or private transit or paratransit operator within the Planning District 9 area to comment on the proposed services by sending a written notice by February 28, 2001 to Mr. NeilSherman, Department of Rail and Public Transportation, P.O. Box 590, Richmond, Virginia 23218-0590 and to the Attention of the Executive Director, RRCSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Comments can also be made at the planned public hearing to be held on February 13, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the main offices of the RRCSB, 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper. Interested parties should contact Paula Benenson at 540-825-3100 ext. 3146 01-24-01 #356075 TRUSTEE’S SALE 152 Lizzie Mill Road, Castleton, Virginia IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $278,700.72 with an annual interest rate of 10% from RICHARD E. MANUEL and GUNILLA I. MANUEL, dated September 24. 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County in Deed Book 182 at Page 342, default having been made in payment of the promissory note secured thereby and at the request of the Noteholder, the undersigned Trustee win offer for sale at public auction at the entrance to the Circuit Court for the County of Rappahannock, at 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, at 11:00 a.m. on February 14, 2001 the following described property: ALL OF THAT certain tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon and appurtenances therewith connected, located, lying and being in Jackson Magisterial District. Rappahannock County, Virginia, and more particularly described according to a plat and survey made by Judson I. Coveil, C.L.S., May 10, 1986, as follows: Beginning at the northeast comer of the lot, a point at the center of Route 619, comer with a 25.35 acre lot previously separated: thence with that lot S. 3553-32 W. 2355.33’ to a point in the tract line with Henry; thence with that tract N. 58-29 W 551 00" to a new comer in the Henry line with Lot B; thence with new lines with that lot N. 34-59 E. 400.00 N. 79-58 E. 141.42’, N. 34-58 E. 1283.14’, N. 79-58 E. 141.42’, N. 34-58 E. 465.98’ to a point at the center of the road; thence with the centerline S. 66-53 E. 132.56', S. 52-00 E. 170.00’, S. 64-30 E. 90 13’ to the beginning. TERMS OF SALE: ALL CASH. A deposit of $25,000, cash, certified check or other good funds acceptable to the Trustee, which deposit shaN be applied to the purchaser's credit in settlement, or should the purchaser fail to complete the purchase within fifteen (15) days, to be applied to pay costs and expenses of sale and the balance, if any, to be retained by Trustee as compensation in connection with sale. Terms of sale to be complied with within fifteen (15) days from the date of sale of the properly or property wiK be resold and the costs of such re-sale shaK be borne by the defaulting purchaser. All taxes are to be adjusted as of the date of sale A* costs of oonveyancing. examination of title, state and local recording fees, grantor and grantee taxes and notary fees to be at purchaser’s cost. The above-described property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed. The above described property w* be conveyed en gross and not be the acre. The sale of the above described property shall b% made subject to al taxes, deeds of trust, reservations, rights of way, covenants and restrictions of record, Kens and encumbrances that are superior to the Ken of the above described deed of trust. The properly la occupied and poasession wiK be the responsMNty of purchaser without any duty of Trustee to obtain possession for purchaser. The above described property wiK be sold ‘as W* with no warranties, with exemption from the Virginia Res ids nttai Property Ojacbeure Act and with no warranty as to the fitness or condttion of the property or structures afllxed to ttw property. Additional farms may be announced at the time of the sale. Pursuant to ths Fair Oabt CoHacbons Act This is a communication from a data colactor and that wt trying to comcy in® oeot r®v®rr®o to n®r®m and any information wo obtain wM bo uaad tor toat pu^ooo John P McGoohan TRUSTEE mSmdbmn1a’amouates, plc 1W1S Judicial Drtva, SL 403 01-2ft, 02-01-01 Come Join Us And Receive a Generous Employee Discount. Casual, Friendly Work Environmen \ ^rithO^ountain Company Part Time Customer Service Associates We are looking for people who like people, must have pleasant phone manner, typing skills and an eye for detail. Flexible schedule for these night and weekend shifts. We offer paid training, competitive pay. and commission. Applications being accepted through Feb. 2: Stop by to fill out an application at 12625 Lee Hwy., Sperryville; fax your resume to Judy at (540) 987-7288 or E-mail to hr@faithmountain.com The Pepsi Bottling Group * r The Pepsi Bottling Group is currently seeking individuals whose drive or customer satisfaction meets our ambitious goals. We have several job opportunities in our Chantilly, VA Silver Spring, and Forestville. MD locations. sign-on/retention bohus* $2,000 FOR CDL CLASS A OR B DRIVERS MERCHANDISER & WAREHOUSE LOADER POSITIONS ALSO AVAILABLE ‘Must complete an application between January ? i, March ?, 2001 You have the drive to succeed, we offer competitive wages and benefits. 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bituaries Dorothy Arrington Born in Front Royal Dorothy Lee Arrington, 80, of Alexandria, formerly of Front Royal, died Thursday, Jan. 18 at Woodbine Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Alexandria. She was born Jan. 28, 1920 in Front Royal, a daughter of the late James HarVey Saffell and Elizabeth S. Saffell Compton. Mrs. Arrington was a housewife and a waitress for various catering companies. Survivors include two sons, Roynal E. Seymour Jr. of Arlington and Garland Seymour of Front Royal and a daughter Sandra Jenkins of Flint Hill. Additional survivors include two sisters, Dorsey L. Mathews and Helen C. Baker, both of Front Royal; two brothers, Robert Lynnwood Saffell of Martinsburg, West Va. and Richard James Saffell of Fredericksburg. She is also survived by one grandchild Mark Jenkins of Front Royal and two greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn Jenkins and Gavin Jenkins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two brothers, Francis Saffell and Edward Saffell. Memorial services were held at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal at 11 a.m. on Wednesday. . Burial was held at Prospect Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Edward Palmer Former FBI Agent Edward Croswell Palmer, 77, of Bethesda, Md. and parttime resident of Washington, Va., a former FBI Special Agent, died in Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. on Jan. 15, 2001, from heart failure. Born in Washington, D.G, Mr. Palmer lived most of his life in Chevy Chase and Bethesda. He was a graduate of Strayer College in Washington, D.C., majoring in accounting. During World War II he was a U.S. Navy Aviation Cadet and later an instructor of Recruit Training at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Upon his discharge, he returned to the FBI as a clerical supervisor in the Records and Communication until his appointment as Special Agent in July 1949. His assignments included offices in El Paso, Texas, Albuquerque, New Mexico, New York City and the Washington Field Office. Upon retirement he served as an officer in a local Savings & Loan located in Washington, D.C. During retirement he was active in Lions Clubs in Washington, serving in various club positions and at the District level as Cabinet Treasurer. He was voted to District Honor Roll in 1995 and received a Melvin Jones Follow for his dedicated humanitarian services. His wife, Gladys Tedder Palmer, died in 1995. He is survived by three sons, Henry C. Palmer and John E. Palmer of Bethesda, Md. and Richard T. Palmer of Germantown, Md., and six grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Potomac Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11700 Falls Road, Potomac, Md. Interment will be private at Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Lions of District 22-C Eye & Tissue Bank Research Foundation, Inc., 9470 Annapolis Road, Suite 415, Seabrook, Md. 20706. Rebecca Haymaer Born in county Rebecca E. Haymaker, 75, of Stephenson died Saturday, Jan. 13 at a local nursing home. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Shenandoah Memorial Park by Dr. J.P. Roby. Mrs. Haymaker was born April 2, 1925 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late William Henry and Georgia Anna Fincham Racer. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Pyne of Winchester and Brenda Marder of Twinsburg, Ohio; three sons, Gary Reedy of Stephenson, Erwin Reedy and John Allen Reedy, both of Twinsburg, Ohio; two sisters, Patsy Wymer of Winchester and Peggy Johnson of Stephens City; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lillian Curtis Maryland resident Lillian A. Curtis, 93, of Maryland, died Saturday, Jan. 13 at Arlington Hospital. ^Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Amissville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Walker officiating. Miss Curtis was bom in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Wilbert C. Curtis and Lucy Lockheart Scott Curtis. She was retired from the Washington D.C. Chamber of Commerce. Found & Sons Funeral Chapels was in charge of the arrangements. Nettie Thomas Orange resident Nettie Florence Thomas, 86, of Orange died Friday, Jan. 19 at the Orange County Nursing Home. Born April 17, 1914 in Rockbridge County, she was the daughter of the late May Collier and Louisa Conley Collier. She was a member of the Orange Pentecostal Church. She is survived by two daughters, Eleanor Stringfellow of Amissville and Louise Johnson of Louisa; two sons, Edgar Thomas or Orange and Cleve Thomas of Amissville; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her best friend Evelyn Phipps. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Chesley Thomas; a daughter, Mary Shipp; five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were conducted on Jan. 22 at the Preddy Funeral Chapel in Orange by the Rev. Sheldon Nierman. Burial was in Mt. Paran Cemetery in Greene County. Amissville Baptist to host programs Greetings to one and all. I hope things are going well for all of you this month. There has not been too much going on this month, I think it has been too cold and rainy. Here are a few activities for your information. On Wednesday nights the Amissville Baptist Church has a Missions program for all children ages 5-17. The classes are fun and informational, they do projects, eat, and learn about missionaries from all over the world. All children are welcome, if you would like more information call 9376159. They also have a Wednesday Night Bible Study. Pastor John Farrar is leading the study and this month's focus is on the New Testament Book of James. He continues the study on Sunday nights as well. The services for both nights begin at 7. Impact Virginia! Teenagers for Higher’. Looking for something mean ingful and fun to do this summer? Youth grades 9-12 are invited to come to the Amissville Baptist Church on Sunday Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. to find out more! Roger Cordani and Daniel Care have birthdays this month. Also Mrs. Omega Hitt. Best wishes are extended to all. Happy 30th anniversary to Norman and Bonnie Bower. Remember it is winter and a lot of people get the winter blues, so if you can take time to pay a visit or call an elderly friend that can't get out much because of the weather, do it. I am sure that they would appreciate it. Have a great week! FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone ('-alls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures — „ our new location in 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION /Voi /V//;/" Affordable, Quality l.egal Sendees Sinee 1975 Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk's Office on Gay Street in Washington. Fletcher King Eastham to John W. Hanback and wife, 58.1085 acres, Jackson District. $262,881. * Robert Lawrence IV Administrator CTA to Kristen D. Hitt, Rappahannock and Culpeper Counties. $240,000. Thomas W. VonFange to Woodville Baptist Church, 3/4 acres, more or less, Village of Woodville, Stonewall District. $110,000. James W. Wines and wife to James S. Wines and wife, lots 4 and 5, Avery Subdivision, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Richardson White Jr. and Mew Design & Construction Management located between the Shenandoah National Park and the Hughes River, “Rag Mountain Meadows” offers three exclusive surveyed estate parcels with approved perc sites. Each has spectacular views of Old Rag Mountain and superior home sites. 50.4+acres, $249,500, 16.027+ acres, $119,000, 25.869+acres $155,000. Call Lisa or Carl Jefferson Land & Realty (540) 948-5050 Internet Address: http‘.//Jefferson'Lmd.com Farms • Land • Residential • Commercial fit wwu/Jefferson'Land.com 03 LInifiLiincj ^UtlOLUjfltl by Randy Minter Planning Ahead While most of us prepare for babies, college, and home ownership, we pay relatively less attention to preparing for death. Although religious or moral convictions usually dictate final arrangements, funeral preplanning ensures that these preferences are effectively communicated to family members. It may help to think about the preplanning process by working backwards and first determining the method of disposition. Your final resting place will influence how your body is prepared, what products or services are icquired, and how much your arrangements will cost. Next, plan the ceremony, taking into account any particular religious aspects you want incorporated. Pre-need planning enables your family to know what your intentions are and eases the burden they will assume when you are gone. It’s hard to prepare for death, yet there is still much we can do, despite our fears and reactipns. Ask us for help. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME we are here to help you navigate through the planning process after a death. Call 347-3431 (233 Broadview Ayenue) 24-hours a day. Bright View Cemetery is located just outside Warrenton, and offers memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. “Death be not proud, although some have called thee mighty and dreadful, for, thou art not so. ” -John Donne wife to Lydia White Adelfio and husband, 20 percent undivided interest in 22.2149 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Dianne Hume Carson to Lyndon F. Pittingfer and wife, 96.5 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $405,700. 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 [3 540-675-3490 RAINBOW-V.I.R LONG & FOSTER REALTORS'® Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office WOODVILLE - Two story brick home, lovely hardwood floors, fireplace in living room, separate dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, full basement. Nice .57 acre lot with beautiful stone retaining walls. $139,000 SPERRYVILLE - Conveniently located within the village of Sperryville, two story, six room & bath home, center hall, 1.4 acre lot. $89,000 FLINT HILL - Affordable two bedroom home, eat-in kitchen, living room with wood stove, recently remodeled bath, 1 car garage, 1.12 acre lot. $89,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty@aol.com Bud Corder (540) 675-3291 John Eubank ^ (540)987-8146 W RECYCLE Rappahannock River -cedar sided house w/wraparound deck/porch. With River frontage. Master suite and two additional bedrooms. Custom built in 1988. Sited on 45+ acres. $459,000 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel butchz@summit.net butch@rapprealestate.com Greg Clark Oft Peyton Farms Estates: 7+ acres, rocks and rills, river frontage, views and all. $79,900 Castleton Area: 31 preserved acres, woods, some clearing, solitude, views. $119,000 Sperryville: 18+ acres, mixed zoning includes commercial area. $95,000 Rixeyville: 4+ acres, all open with mountain views and some fencing. $52,000 P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 H E-mail: re3@crosslitlk.net ^ 540 675-1373 M Rick Kohler 540 937 6146 Mitzie Young 540-675 3555 Amv Sloane-Timbers 540-987 8668 Kimberly Love Loan Officer We Finance Country Living! Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! mRMCREDTfe (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 &