Rappahannock News, January 31, 2001

123rd Year... No. 5 Phone (540) 675*3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31,2001 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs Annual Bland contest planned Now is the time for all young musicians to tune up their instruments and vocalize their voices. The Rappahannock Lions Club has sponsored annual Bland Music contests for many years as part of a statewide program dedicated to encouraging students skills and to provide a showcase for their unique talents. This year's competition is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 at The Theatre in Washington. Student musicians are eligible to participate if they reside in Rappahannock or are attending school in the county. For more information contact Lion David Gillis at 987-8096. Germanna offers free seminar Thinking about starting a business? A free seminar will be offered to prospective entrepreneurs entitled "So You Want to Start Your Own Business". Germanna's Community Small Business Support Specialist, Jim O'Neill, will present the program. Seminar topics will include Entrepreneurial Attributes, Developing a Business and Marketing Plan, Financial Resources, Legal Considerations and Operational Issues. The , seminar will be held at the Rappahannock Library, Feb. 7 starting at 7 p.m. For more information and to register call Jim O'Neill at 540-727-3073. (Legate Valentines at Gray Ghost Treat your friends or Valentine to the sixth annual culinary delight of decadent chocolate desserts and Cabernets at Gray Ghost Vineyards! Admission includes all new Valentine glass! The event will take place Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for under 21 and designated drivers. Gray Ghost is located at 14706 Lee Highway in Amissville. For directions or more information contact the winery at 937-4869. Happenings • Rappahannock Public School System will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1 and 2. • Monday, Feb. 5 at 2 and 5 p.m. the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at the Rappahannock County Courthouse. : Agenda items include: Dr. David Gangel, About Our Schools, Elementary School Lagoon Repairs; Dr. James Burns, West Nile Virus; Mr. Brian Duncan- Executive Director, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB; Sheriff, Montpelier Update, Motor A/ehicle Purchase and Law Enforcement Officer Supplements }LEOs) and Fire Levy Requests. ; Updates will include: Sperryville Gateway Project; bounty Boundary Survey; •^Commissioner of the Revenue/Registrar and Treasurer expansion and Regional Visioning Meeting Update (Feb. 20 at ■Library) and Resolution. *. The 5 p.m. public hearing will be Amissville TEA-21 Project. There will be no 7 p.m. session. Local News ThatCHcksai Alexander Hart pleads guilty In Montpelier vandalism case By Mary Ann Kuhn Rappahannock News Writer Alexander T. Hart has pleaded guilty in Rappahannock County Juvenile And Domestic Relations Court to charges of petty larceny and felony destruction of property in connection with the vandalism eight months ago of the historic Montpelier mansion here in the county. The 18-year-old, who goes by "Xander” and was 17 at the time he allegedly committed the offenses in May, wore a black suit as he stood in the courtroom last Thursday answering, "Yes, Sir," to a series of questions from the judge. The substitute juvenile court judge that day was attorney Douglas Baumgardner. Hart's mother, Lindy, sat by herself in the front row as she watched the proceedings. Hart's sentencing has been set for April 12, following a pre-sentence report from the juvenile probation office which will take eight to 10 weeks to complete, according to a probation officer. While Judge Baumgardner allowed Hart to remain free on $35,000 bond, he placed him on juvenile probation pending sentencing. Peering from the bench at the teenager, Judge Baumgardner said: "Mr. Hart, you have been convicted of two serious offenses. . . .1 am placing you on supervised probation. If you violate the conditions of probation, your bond will be revoked. .. (and the teenager will be picked up by authorities). "It is time for you to walk the straight and narrow path. You know what I'm talking about," asked the judge. "Yes, sir," said Hart. Hart pleaded "no contest" to a third charge of trespassing which means that his attorney, Frank Reynolds, and Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke stipulated that were Hart to go to trial on this charge he would be found guilty. Alexander Hart Authorities said his court hearing is Feb. 6. Charges in the case are pending against a third teenager, 18, from Rappahannock County, who authorities said played a key role in solving the Montpelier case. Commonwealth s Attorney Luke told the judge that Hart went to Montpelier in "a motor vehicle . . .with a considerable amount of alcohol with the intent of gqing into the premises for partying, for lack of a better word.” Hart, a student at Fauquier High School and Lord Fairfax Community College, was arrested Jan. 12 after authorities found in his home in Hume, two black Derby riding hats that they said were "antiques" taken from Montpelier. Hart is the son of the late Frederick E. Hart, world renown sculptor, who died from lung cancer at the age of 56 on Aug. 13, 1999. Another teenager, Richard P. Sitorius, 19, of Flint Hill, was arrested in connection with Montpelier and charged with felony destruction of property and trespassing. He said that Hart went into the mansion, which was vacant, to "consume alcohol and to party." Law enforcement authorities have said that the teenagers started out with alcohol and partying and then they become "uninhibited." "It started as foolishness and became frenzy and they literally destroyed everything in their path," is the way First Sgt. Dana A. Crane of the Virginia State Police described it in an earlier interview. Hart's attorney, Frank Reynolds, said during the court proceeding that "Mr. Hart and his mother want to get this behind him." Later, in response to a reporter's question, Reynolds said that Hart "wants to make restitution." During Harts court proceeding, Commonwealth's Attorney Luke told the judge that he was going to amend the warrant to petty larceny rather than the original charge against Hart of grand larceny. Luke said he was reducing the charge because the value of the two black Derby riding hats found in Hart s home that were taken from Montpelier was less than $200, the difference between grand larceny and petty larceny. Luke told the judge that the msor-^ imum Hart can receive is a total of 12 months in jail because the alleged . crimes were committed when he wgg a juvenile. The 400 acre Montpelier estate, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was vandalized sometime between May 15 and May 20 last year. The 18th century plantation house, which is located on Route 231 in the F.T. Valley seven miles south of Sperryville, is also on the Virginia Landmarks Register. The community was so outraged by the vandalism that citizens and organizations, including the mothers of the two arrested teenagers, pledged a total of $33,295 to a reward fund for the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Montpelier, which is for sale for $4 million, is owned by the daughters of the late James W. "Jim Bill" Fletcher, who was a prominent lawyer and landowner in Rappahannock County. Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs Rappahannock middle and high schoolers participated in the annual Science Fair Iasi weak Winners wHI compete at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville on March .^ By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Visitors to the Science Fair last week got a glimpse into the creativity and imagination of Rappahannock middle and high-schoolers, and into their methods of applying the scientific method to everyday phenomenon. The breadth of the collection of projects was more than impressive, as was the overall craftsmanship and care evident in their displays. Junior Division (Sixth through Eighth Grades) First Place and Overall Fair winner Jenny Ferdetta proved her worth as a prognosticator with an entry entitled "Liar, Liar Pants on Fire.” Her hypothesis, proven correct, was that the interpretation of body language could be an effective way of determining if a subject was lying or telling the truth. The other First Place winners in the Junior Division were Jenkins Dove (Temperature on Lift), the team of Eston Davis and Mike Thiel (Cheap Heat), Emily Hilscher (How Slow Does it Grow?), TVmeyer Freeman (Acid Rain in Rappahannock), and Alexander Sharp (Magnetic Sorting). ‘unior Division Second Place winners were the team of Jessica Ehrhart and Carla Keyser (Does Color Attract Birds?), Ellie Dodd-Henze (A Seedy Situation), Matti Nawrocki (A Smashing Discovery), Jane Slater (A Sunny Situation), Allison Antony (Red Skies . . . ), and Josh Makela (Environment on pH). Junior Division alternates were Brandon Smoot (Bull's Eye) and Rebecca Tupper (Sleep, Sleep, Sleep). Senior Division entries were led by First Place winner Sean Robertson's project "Cells." Second Place winner Brian North's "Deer Feeding," and Honorable Mentions Heather Hensley' (Recycled Paper), Frank Gioia (Effects of Worms on Infertile Soil), and Amber Allen (Effects of Cattle Farms on Stream Water). Sean's remarkable project involved the splicing of two leaches to prove that similar cells could be grafted. First and second place winners in the Junior and Senior Divisions will compete at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville on March IS. Additional information on the regional event is available on their website (http://monticello.avenue.org/8ciencefair/). imesCbmtmmity, com Library Board selects officers By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Rappahannock County Library Board of Trustees selected officers for 2001 at its first meeting of the year. Last year's Vice President Charlotte Nichols was named President, Hallee Morgan was elected Vice-Present, Peter Little was returned as Secretary and, in the absence of other nominees, John McCarthy agreed to serve as Treasurer. After the conclusion of the elections and other organizational issues, President Nichols reported that the Board had received a letter from former library employee and new mother, Ellen Pullen, who asked that the Board consider installation of baby changing stations in the rest rooms. Mr. McCarthy agreed to inv<£? tigate the cost of so doing, and will report findings to the Board at its next meeting. Library Director David Shaffer reported that the library received an anonymous donation of $1000 to be used to acquire classical music CD's. He also noted that he has analyzed Internet station activity, and found that for approximately four hours per day both stations are in use and have additional patrons waiting. Mr. Shaffer suggested that the library is now ready to accept the offer of the Friends of the Library for two additional stations, and he will look into the beet means of locating and setting up additional stations. ... Director Shaffer reported that the front door needs to be replaced, and that the locksmith suggested replacing the double doors with a larger single door. He reported, too, that the boiler is in need of repair, and an estimate of $840 had been received. Mr. McCarthy suggested going ahead with boiler repairs, and successfully forwarded a motion to that effect. Mary Hutchinson-Brown reported on the library's finances, noting that' $46,188.81 had been expended through'* December of 2000, against income of, $82,862.62 for the same period. Hm Library Fund balance at the end of2000 is $314,441.48. * , Volunteer Jerry Ochs reported an progress in automating the library's accounts, and suggested that the library • purchase its own copy ofQuickbooksaothat the process could be completed. The Board agreed to purchase the basic Quickbooks 2001, and completion of the automation m expected within the next two month^ A

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Willing parents and others who volunteered to help with setup for the Fair were: Mrs. Mary Riggleson, Ms. Laura Dodd, Mrs. Denise Kruczynski, Mrs. Sharon Humbles, Mr. Jeff Light, Mr. Tom Pendleton, Mr. Chris Wheatley, Mr. Mike Dove, Jesse Palmer, Josh Makela, Jeremy Riggleson, Ben Pendleton, Tommy Pendleton, Ben Verrill and Chris Bowers, Mr. Chris Wheatley, Mrs. Sharon Humbles, Mr. Jim Humbles and Mr. Tom Pendleton helped with cleanup after the Fair. Our custodial staff, Mr. Robert Lamery and Mrs. Sherry King, provided essential assistance. Many thanks to all of you for the exceptional effort. Special thanks to Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs who, though retired as Assistant Superintendent, has continued to provide invaluable assistance to the Science Fair effort. Each year we rely on the generosity of volunteers in our community to help with the judging, and this year we were fortunate to have another outstanding group assisting in this way. Many thanks to the following wonderful people: Dr. John Tole, Ms. Rosa Crocker, Mr. Gary Dickey, Ms. Donna Chabot, Mr. Barney O'Meara, Mr. John Ferdetta, Ms. Rachel Bynum, Mr. t } b-12 are phenomenal, and we are fortunate to have folks of this stature teaching our children. Many thanks to all of these professionals who go "above and beyond" everyday to help our children to be successful: Mrs. Beth Gall, Mrs. Holly Massie, Mr. Brion Patterson, Mrs. Karen Sanborn, Mrs. Patti Waddell, and Mrs. Lilo Wolfe. • The RCHS student body gave Mr. Jack Raines a very touching and sentimental farewell last week. The students lined the halls to say goodbye, the band played a special tribute, and students spoke from the heart about this man's role in their lives. Mr. Raines has assumed the role of Assistant Superintendent and now "resides" in the School Board Office. • We are very pleased to have Mr. Joe Perine join us as the new Principal of RCHS. There will be various opportunities for parents and other friends of RCHS to meet Mr. Perine at parent meetings, sporting events and the like. • FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Aid.) forms are available in the RCHS* Guidance Office. These forms must be completed in order to receive financial aid. This application may be completed on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you have questions, RCHS Guidance Counselor Mr. Jason Gochenour at 987-8575. • Recently, RCHS English teacher Mrs. Laurel Van Horn had her students write letters to favorite authors expressing how their books had made the students reflect on their own personal life experiences. Several were entered in a con test, "Letters about Literature 2001", sponsored by tKIe Center for the Book in tfte Library of Congress and Weekly Reader Corporation. The students whose work was entered are: Samantha Breeden, Daniel Dart, David Fowler, Deana Hileman, John Sheffield, Catherine Whelan, Tiffany Early, Jim Fantaci, Renee Goodwin, Danidl Landrum, Tatiana Siccarfli, Jennifer Waters, Dana Caldwell, Ceci Falk, Josh Fantaci, Coel Hermansen, Erika Richter. • RCHS Parents may be interested to know that there is a new policy for guests at school sponsored dances. The school must know about guests no later than the Thursday afternoon before the dance. Guests must have either a school ID or a driver s license. Each student may bring only one guest unless there is prior approval from the principal. Students must sign up with the School Resource Officer, Captain Brown, to bring a guest. All guests are subject to school policy and state law. Guests must enter with the RCHS student who invited them. If you have questions, call the school at 987-8575. • Warm up those vocal chords and instruments! It's time once again for the Bland Music Competition. Sponsored each year by the Rappahannock Lions Club talented young people from our county have an opportunity to compete in the areas of vocal or instrumental performance. Many RCPS students have been quite successful in the past! This year's event will be held on Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. Winners of the local competition may advance to the state level where they may compete for scholarships of up to $2,000. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Dave Gillis at 987-8096. • Schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1 and 2, for Division wide Staff Training. We are looking forward to welcoming Mrs. Kathy Kennedy to our system to train our staff in the areas of Multiple Intelligences and Cooperative Learning Strategies. Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc. An Ohio not for profit hctnstd agtncy Providing international odopron servicas through Rohm, Bulgaria. Ukraine. 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Alex Shafran and his sax to play before RAAC film BY bUSAN DRANITZKE Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock Association for Arts and the Community is proud to present Alex Shafran playing the alto saxophone at ■7:45 p.m. as pre-film entertainment before the film, Almost Famous at The Theatre at Washington on Friday, Feb. 2. Alex is a fifth grade student at Wakefield Country Day School. He is ten years pld. For his 11th birthday, which will be later in February, Alex's parents, Kim and Tom Shafran, gave him an early birthday gift of a soprano saxophone. Alex, who has received -rave reviews from those who !have heard him perform at yarious events in the county such as birthday parties and his church and school Christmas pageants, has played the saxophone since .last July. He is self-taught and also has taken informal lessons from Dana Ferreira, a senior at Wakefield Country Day School. . Alex, who taught himself to read music, plays both jazz •and classical pieces. Alex lives Photo courtesy of Lori Ferreira PRE-FILM ENTERTAINMENT: Alex Shafran, left, takes informal lessons from Dana Ferreira. Both are students at Wakefield Country Day School. Alex will perform on Friday, Feb. 2 at 7:45 p.m. before the RAAC film, Almost Famous. with his parents and sevenyear old brother Brian, who plays the piano. Alex's hero is musical star Kenny G. You won't want to miss hearing this engaging talented young performer, Alex Shafran, at The Theatre at Washington at 7:45 p.m., this ; be shown at Theatre ^ By Jerry Goebel Rappahannock Nows Writer A ; This Friday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m., RAAC is showing the ■ Golden Globe winning film . for best movie comedy and ,~best supporting actress in a ^ . comedy, "Almost Famous" by writer/director Cameron v Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Say Anything) at The Theatre < ,on Gay Street. In this semi-autobio* graphical movie we follow l William Miller (Patrick Fugit), a 15-year old music . lover who with luck and per-. 4, severance, and against his f college professor mother's. ^(Frances - McDormond) * objections, lands an assignI ment with Rolling Stone ' C magazine to cover a road ; * trip by a mid-level band ‘ called Stillwater. *.|| What follows is a won* t * derful coming of age stoty told with honest and emotionally real moments. While William continually tries without much success to get an interview with the bands lead guitarist, Billy Cradup (Russell Hammond), he begins to see the real story is what is going on around him. Particularly outstanding is Golden Globe winner Kate Hudson who plays the blue jean baby, Penny Lane, one of the bands groupies, who refer to themselves as band-aids, a higher calling. Almost Famous is a movie that is very funny, always true, sometimes sad and way too short, like the 70's it so poignantly portrays i';v * : f Rated R (for language, drug content and brief nudity) 124 minutes. m mf'm 1 Cliff Miller to speak at Library series on Feb. 9 • By Anne Morgan Gray J Rappahannock News Writer • . Cliff Miller's farm wraps •the northeast corner of JSperryville, and Sperryville • and Rappahannock County Ihave wrapped his sense of J family for five generations, • since the first Miller settled I the land in 1827. For Cliff • Miller, living within that family heritage necessitated 'exploring ways to create his •own relationship with the land *and the community. This exploration formed the nucleus of his thoughtful search to understand the his_tories of farm and regional conservation practices and to evolve his current stance of land usage. , Mr. Miller spent many #years of his adult life as an •educator and administrator, .and during the past ten years "he has been a stockbroker for the Richmond • firm of Davenport & Co. During those years he also spent varying amounts of time concerned with issues of the farm, of how best to manage the land and protect the waters that intersect it. Increasingly he has been drawn to full time life in Rappahannock County, to the land, and to active involvement in the deep and rich complexities of its community. On Feb. 9, as speaker of the RAAC sponsored Friday Library Series, Mr. Miller will talk on the evolution of his thoughts about land and water management, the care of his farm and various possibilities of land usage that intertwine with options for Sperryville and with Rappahannock County. The evening will be from 8 until 9:30 p.m. 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 consid; er a Transportation Enhancement Improvement Project for the l 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 transporta* tion enhancement improvement project for proposed “Historic - - Amissville Enhancements”. ;; Sponsorship of this project has been initiated by the Amissville Area Community Association (AACA). I Any interested persons wishing to be heard on this issue may t attend the hearing on February 5 or submit written comments to the County Administrator (P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747) j; ’ by that date. V Internet fraud complaint Anyone who has ever been tempted by the unbelievable bargains to be found online might learn from a Sperryville man, who found out the hard way that in cyberspace, things aren't always as they appear. According to Rappahannock County Sheriff Larry Sherertz, he received a complaint from a county resident who had found a computer component on a "cyber-classified page," and paid $800 for it through an online check service. But the item was never delivered and attempts to reach the seller by e-mail were returned as "invalid." "This is a continuing case, which we have turned over to the FBI since it involves interstate fraud," said Sherertz. While many people are happy with the companies they deal with through e-com merce, spending money with unknown individuals can be a different story. When you deal with a regular business online, like Amazon.com, you have some assurance that you won't be e victim of fraud," said Sherertz "But with these cyber-classified, you usually have no idea who you are dealing with." If it is not possible to meet with the person or examine the merchandise before paying for it, Sherertz advises e-customers that they are in a "let the buyer beware" situation and should practice caution. You Could Earn Through the Founder's Scholar Program to Fauquier County's Oldest Independent School CfraMtnf+nf’ Friday, Feb. 2. GRAND RE-OPENING FEBRUARY 2 Friday. F«b. 2 Usa Moscatlallo Saturday, Fab. 3 Bobby Glaskar and Tha Bluas Hawks I MOW OPEN Thunday - Sunday! 530 to dosing Family Dining & Fine Mask . 540-987-3162 * www.blacmooncafc.coi Highland School is now accepting applications for a full tuition scholarship for Grades 9 and 10 for the 2001-2002 academic year. Recipients are chosen solely on the basis of merit. Call today for details. 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Our science fair was proof—the entries were fun or thoughtful, well-executed, logical, interesting, or practical. Some were all of these. Some of the projects spoke to cooperation with mom or dad—some said, "I did it by myself." Many had great names ("Liar, Liar Pants on Fire," "Red Sky in the Morning, Meteorologists Take Warning"), and some sounded like advanced scientific treatises ("The Effect of Configuration on the Strength of a Bridge," "The Effects of Worms on Infertile Soil"). Some will go on to the Piedmont Regional Science Fair in Charlottesville, and some will go into a closet. For those who won, hurrah!! For those who did not place, hurrah!! as well. A "Job Well Done!" to all. Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Feb. 2, 1961 When Mr. Rufus Williams of Chester Gap went to the spring for water on Jan. 27, he found a garter snake lying in the snow near the spring. After he killed the snake he measured it. It was 30 inches in length and about an inch in diameter. . The first mid-winter conference of the 4-H All-Star Organization and IFYE delegates was held Jan. 28 and 29 at the Natural Bridge Hotel. All Stars from Rappahannock who attended the conference were Jean Lillard, Judy Lillard, Anna Ruth Barnette, Jack Sisk, Glen Updike and Randall Updike. Rappahannock County School Board has been allocated $17,624 in State funds to help pay the operating cost of pupil transportation for the 1960-61 school year, the State Department of Education reported recently. The allocation is based on the number of pupils transported in average daily attendance, miles pupils are transported to and from public schools and the number of buses in daily use meeting all requirements of the State Board of Education and State law. 20 YEARS AGO Jan. 29, 1981 At a special meeting called Jan. 22, the Rappahannock School Board announced the appointment of Robert Slade Estabrook to be the new superintendent of the county's public schools, effective July 1, 1981. The five member board voted unanimously to hire Estabrook for a four year term at an annual salary of $31,000. In a lead photo, Holly Moffett, a Girl Scout from Troop 909 shares a cookie with her sister Melanie. Girl Scouts from the area join those of the nation in the annual cookie sale. Funds realized from this project support the local, state and national activities of Girl Scouts. Holly had sold over 80 boxes of cookies as of this week. Miriam Reeve of Sperryville, Ranger Division Secretary at Shenandoah National Park, retired Jan. 17 after more than 25 years of government service. Mrs. Reeve received both Special Achievement and Outstanding Performance awards during her service at Shenandoah National Park, where she has assisted seven Chief Park Rangers and worked on a variety of special assignments for the Park. 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 24, 1991 The County's top volunteers were honored for their contributions to the fire and rescue service in Rappahannock County. Sheila Scott of Amissville received the Outstanding Rescue Squad Person of the Year award, while Ennis Jenkins of Washington and Jeff Williams of Chester Gap shared the Firefighter of the Year award. The Inn at Little Washington's kitchen staff was the guest last Tuesday of The Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. for a formal lunch and tour of the hotels' kitchen. After the lunch a tour of the hotel was conducted and the Inn's chefs were particularly fascinated with the hotel s $40,000 custom-designed smoker and the vacuum sealing machinery. After hearing rumors that soft drinks contain huge amounts of sugar, Tom Von Fange's eighth grade earth science classes decided to find out the facts. By evaporating the water from a Coke, the class measured the weight of the remaining solid. Then it was translated into an equivalent amount of sugar. The result? On average, a 12 ounce Coke contains nine teaspoons of sugar. The class concluded that the rumors were largely true and the experiment almost made them give up drinking sodas. — COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Rappahannock Today SOAP CARVERS: The Flint Hill 4-H Club held their monthly meeting at the Flint Hill fire hall where members learned to carve soap. Members made many different objects out of the bars of soap. The club also has an ongoing Astronomy project. At their next meeting in February, members will learn the phases of the moon and learn about constellations by making a viewer. If you are interested in joining the Flint Hill 4-H Club, call the Extension Office at 675-3619 for information. Pictured left to right, front row: Club secretary, Katherine Crawford, Matt Swain, Alexander Neill-Dore. Back row: Vice-president, Lauren Burke, teen leader, Glenn Swain and adult volunteer leader Shannon Swain. Photo courtesy of Hazel Zinn-Day Letters Cut the car tax: It's the right thing to do Republican Governor Jim Gilmore made a promise to the taxpayers of this state: to cut the car tax. Some members of the Virginia General Assembly are trying to sabotage that pledge. Phasing out the car tax is the right thing to do. It was promised. The money needed for the tax cut is already in the budget, and hard working Virginian families are counting on that promised money to provide for their children and pay their bills. Even if the next phase of the car tax cut is implemented, the legislature will have $400 million more to spend than they did last year. In fact, in the last three years, while the car tax phase-out was being implemented, the General Assembly has still increased general fund spending by 42 percent. So why the controversy? It's simple. $400 million in new spending isn't enough for those high-tax-and higherspending members of the legislature who want to freeze the phase-out of the car tax. They want $700 million in new spending instead. I was raised to believe that keeping your word is the right thing to do. I've raised my children that way as well. It's hard for me to understand why we would accept from politicians that which we find unacceptable in our families. Tax increase proponents claim they're worried about a slowing economy. But Federal Reserve Chairman A\an Greenspan stated in congressional testimony last week that tax cuts would stimulate the economy at this point and give it new vitality. In fact, Greenspan, viewed as the Olympian voice on the economy by both sides of the aisle, said tax cuts at this point in the economy were not only fiscally prudent, but necessary. If the economy is slowing, the solution is not to take even more money away from hard-working families, but to let them keep more of what they've earned so they can better provide for their children. Governor Jim Gilmore ran and won his election largely on his promise to cut this tax. The tax cut was enacted and the budget calculated accordingly. The funds are there to continue the phaseout, and it's dishonest to back out on the promise now. It’s just plain wrong. Virginia has a surplus of $400 million over what was spent last year, even with the car tax cut already worked in. If anything, legislators should be figuring out how to cut taxes more, not eliminate the car tax phase-out and, in effect, raise our taxes. Governor Gilmore has already shown how the promised car tax phase-out can be implemented, state services maintained, and still provide for new initiatives. The problem is, big spenders want more. The car tax phase-out will, of course, benefit taxpayers all over the state but it will be of special benefit to our area, where we don't have taxpayer-supported public transit. Senior citizens who live on a fixed income but still need reliable transportation would benefit with this phase-out. And hard working Virginians . need this money to clothe and feed their families and save for the college education of their children and their own retirement — far more than the govern ment bureaucrats and fat cat lobbyists who stand to benefit from this tax increase. The claims of the tax-increase lobby are disingenuous and cynical. It's not like the bean counters in Richmond are scratching their heads, wondering how to pay for the promised tax cut. The money is there. It's already been budgeted. And most importantly, it's already been promised. Walter Longyear Washington Walt Longyear is a candidate for the Republican nomination for the House of Delegates in the 31st legislative district, which covers Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Warren Counties. Sperryville news: a favorite I hope you never allow Sally Keyser to stop writing her column. It is one of the best things you have in your paper. I am sure she has the ability and the knowledge to write many articles about life in Rappahannock before the Park came. I have been away from Rappahannock County for over 50 years so I don't know many of the people she writes about in the Sperryville News but that is still the first thing I read when I get the paper each week. Robert W. Sealock Fairfax Sketch from On The Morning Side OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: In the accounts ledger of Dr. Henry DeJarnette, a young artist drew a fashionable outfit for turn of the century ladies. Dr. DeJarnette practiced briefly in Rappahannock and his ledger records the payment and treatment of Rappahannock folks near Washington.

Student/Athlete Spotlight Jeff Ritenour Sports: Basketball and baseball Class in school: Junior Favorite subject in school: U.S. History with Mr. Renick Most memorable high school sports moment: Last year we upset Clarke County in the District Basketball Tournament. They had beaten us three times earlier in the season and were looking for an easy victory and a berth in the Regional Tournament. We surprised them, played really hard and took the game and the berth in the Tournament. Favorite food: Pizza Favorite book: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Favorite TV show: "Martin" Favorite movie: Friday Favorite music/performer: Tupac Shakur Graduation ambition: When I graduate I am going to help little children in some capacity. What I like most about RCHS: It's small and I get along with everyone. You know all the teachers and everyone knows you. Son of: Tammy Bowen of Castleton Brother: Joe, age 16 Upcoming athletic events 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 RCHS hosts Volleyball Districts-here, 11 p.m. Game #1: Semi-final - 1st seed plays winner of 4th vs 5th seed game Game #2: Semi-final - winner of 2nd seed vs 7th plays 3rd seed vs 6th Game #3: JV Championship Game #4: Varsity District Championship 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. Feb. 13 Away Feb. 17 Away Feb. 20 Away Feb. 22 Away Feb. 23 Away Feb. 24 Away Basketball at Brentsville VHSL District-Wrestling .' VHSL Quarter finals-basketball VHSL Semi-finals-basketball VHSL Finals-basketball VHSL Regional-Wrestling 6 p.m. Special recognition nights set The RCHS Athletic Director has announced the following special recognition nights for winter sports: • Friday, Feb. 2 Basketball Home Game with Manassas Park High School; Parents recognition night for Basketball and Cheerleading Teams (Varsity and JV) • Wednesday, Feb. 6 Volleyball Home Game with „ Brentsville District High School; Parents recognition night and seniors recognition night for Volleyball Teams (Varsity and JV) • Friday, Feb. 9 Basketball Home Game with Strasburg High School; Seniors recognition night for Basketball and Cheerleading Teams Note: During halftime of the Friday, Feb. 9 Basketball game, members of the Lions Club will also be recognized • Thursday, March 8 Winter Sports Awards Ceremony — RCHS Auditorium, 7 to 8 p.m. Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for local events. By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was a busy week for Panther teams as 13 Panther teams saw action, mostly against Bull Run District opponents. The Junior Panthers started things off for RCHS teams on a high note and the Varsity Wrestlers finished the week on a high note, but there was lots of struggling in between. Basketball On Tuesday, Jan. 23, the Clarke County Eagles flew into the RCHS for the second game of the series. The Eagles had beaten the Panthers 81-47 up in Berryville and the Rapp squad was hoping to change that here. The game was tight in the first quarter as both teams pressured hard with their defenses. The quarter ended with Clarke on top 8 to 5. The second quarter saw Clarke’s press take its toll on the Panther's offense as turnovers resulted in 7 lay-ups for the Eagles and 27 second quarter points. Although the Panthers outscored the Eagles in the second half 34-31, they had given the Clarke Count team too big of a first half lead. The game ended with Clarke on top 67-52. Senior Chris Fletcher had another productive night and led the RCHS team with 20 points. The Junior Varsity squad led the Clarke County JV 11-7 at the end of their first quarter. They couldn't keep up the intensity, however, and fell to the JV Eagles 48-33. Sophomore Gregg Jackson had 13 points for the JV Panthers. On Fnday, Jan. 26, the basketball teams traveled to Madison for their final game in the home and away series. It was destined to be a tough game for the Varsity Panthers as the two starters, Chris Fletcher and junior Jeff Ritenour were out sick. Head Coach Mike Dayton was also away attending a family funeral in West Virginia. The Rapp squad did all they could, but were missing too many pieces to make a go of it. The Mountaineers won the game by a score of 65-39. Senior Mark Wharton had 15 points for the Panthers in the losing effort. The Junior Varsity Panthers were feeling "scrappy" that night and almost stole one from the JV Mountaineers. With sophomore Andrew Gordon scoring 13 points and Gregg Jackson getting 12 more, the JV just couldn't quite close the gap and came up short, losing 43-37. The Junior Panther 8th grade boys' team finished their last home game with a victory over the visiting Jon Williams Middle School team from Clarke County. It was Parents’ Night for the boys as all Moms and Dads for the players and managers were called out onto the court. The boys responded to the occasion and gave the parents and fans a great game. The JP's led early, but lost the lead and trailed at halftime 19-13. They battled back in the third quarter and finished the game, pulling away and winning 43-37. Seventh grader Jason Jenkins led the squad with 25 points. Eightgrader Monte Christian's 18 rebounds and Ethan Berry's 7 points were also key in gaining the victory. Volleyball On Tuesday Jan. 23, the Lady Panthers traveled to This Week in Sports Photos courtesy ot David Clanagar WRESTLERS: Sophomore Eren Miller pins his Fauquier opponent. Manassas Park for a make-up volleyball game that had previously been canceled due to winter weather. It was a real heartbreaker, as the Rapp Varsity squad lost the match two games to one in a thrilling finale where both teams refused to lose. The Lady Panthers spotted the Lady Cougars a one-game lead, losing the opener 15-9. The turned the tables in the second game and won it 15-8, setting up the third and deciding contest. Both teams scrapped hard to get to the winning score of 15, but couldn't muster the 2-point advantage necessary to win. The game went back and forth with both teams having the advantage and then losing it. The Lady Panthers finally succumbed and lost a terrific game 18-16. The JV Panthers could only cheer on their older teammates, as they had done their job earlier, beating the Lady Cougars two games to none, 15-8 and 15-13. On Wednesday Jan. 24, the girls were back on the road. This time, they headed south to Madison County High School and the final game of the home and away series with the Lady Mountaineers. The Madison girls had made short work of the Lady Panthers here on Dec. 15, winning two quick games 15-2 and 15-6. This time, the Rapp squad surprised the Madison girls and destroyed them 15-6 in the opener. The Madison girls buckled down, however, and won the next two games and the match 2-1. The JV Lady Panthers couldn’t sustain their efforts and lost their match to the Madison JV squad two games to none, 15-8 and 15-9. Make-ups and rescheduled games forced a third game of the week for the Lady Panthers, but at least this was at home. On Saturday, Jan. 27, the District-leading Lady Eagles from Clarke County came to the RCHS gym for their final game in the twogame series. Undefeated, the Clarke County squad had their hands full as the Lady Panthers played two very good games. The Lady Eagles showed why they were undefeated, as they committed very few mistakes. Service errors continued to plague the Rapp girls, as they lost two games to none, 15-11 and 15-12. The Junior Varsity Lady Panthers —.■* ■ —mnkmitirntm i SOPHOMORE Andrew Gordon throws the ball in against the Clarke County JV. struggled, losing both games and the match to Clarke JV 15-4 and 15-8. Wrestling Rappahannock wrestlers had a good day at George Mason High School and just missed a great day by six points. The team went 1-1-1 for a day by besting Stonewall Jackson at Mt. Jackson 51-24, tying District rival George Mason 42-42 and losing to New Kent of Richmond by a slim four points 36-40. The wrestlers learned the importance of having a full squad (Varsity and JV), by giving up a forfeit at 145 and losing by 4 points and by earning four forfeits against Stonewall and insuring the victory. Entering the last three weeks of the regular season, Rappahannock is learning the level of dedication, both on and off the mat, wrestling requires to be successful. In the New Kent match, Rapp went to early 24-10 lead with pins by Robinson, Ferdetta, Rodrigues, and Hensley. New Kent's experience in the middle and upper weights allowed them to exploit some mistakes by Rappahannock. New Kent took the lead at 152 and was able to hold on to finish the meet four points over Rappahannock, despite a pin by Panther Chris Graves at 215. In Rappahannocks only district meet of the year, the Panther squad had one chance to prove their standing for the district tournament on Feb. 17. They took advantage of the opportunity by forcing George Mason to tie in a match that saw the lead change hands four times. Rapp jumped out to an early 18-6 lead with pins by Robinson, Ferdetta, and Rodrigues. George Masons middleweights showed their strength by winning the next five weight classes. Starting at 160 with a pin by Chris Graves and followed by pins by Rieneijer, Scroggins, and Graves, Rappahannock took the next four before losing at 275. Giving up a forfeit at 145 and wrestling Norman up from 215 to 275, the Panther squad turned in an impressive performance. Other sports info On Sunday, Jan. 28, Softball Coaches Jon Smythe and Richie Burke, continued a working clinic for all positions, emphasizing infielder play. Next Sunday, Feb. 3, all position players are again invited out for instruction. Softball and baseball players in grades 6-12 can attend this instruction next Sunday at the Rappahannock High School gym. Sal lie Mae Cup Standings • Washington. d.c., as of 1/4/2001 Tbe Sa'lie Mae Cup is a unique competition brought to you by Sallie Mae to honor the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements of high school High School Frederick Douglass High School ....90.28 Courtland High School.90.00 King George High School.90.00 Orange Cajnty High School.87.50 Centreville High School.86.37 Gar-Field High School.85.00 Hylton High School.84.62 Thomas A. Edison High School.84.17 High School Centennial High School.83.45 Fredericksburg Christian School ....83.33 Bell High School.83.18 Woodberry Forest School.82.89 Bowie High School.82.28 Gwynn Park High School.81.79 Broadneck High School.80.58 Eleanor Roosevelt School.80.42 student athletes.” iSi High School Chopticon High School.80.00 Loudoun Valley High School.80.00 Strasburg High School.80.00 Oakton High School.77.76 Forestville High School.76.92 Magruder High School..76.72 Potomac Falls High School.75.95 High School Lake Braddock High School 75.37 Mount Hebron High School.75.35 Dunbar Senior High School.75.00 Fauguier High School.75.00 Luray High School.75.00 Yorktown High School.75.00 Gonzaga High School.73.77 i The sum of the interior angles of a polygon = 180(n-2) SjWf&S* & ••; ", v \ • » *» *•; < •. *v . • r. Great athletes can also be great students. Check out the latest Sallle Mae Cup standings In today’s paper. For Information call 1-877-731-0034 or visit salllemae.com

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Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pultons Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps b Waterheaters, in stock installation Gass A Certified 540-675-3249 i Route 17 truck ban may affect Rappahannock By Don Audette Rappahannock News Writer If you drive US 211, Route 522, Route 231, or Route 729. you had better read this. The Virginia General Assembly, now is session, is working on a bill (SB-822) to ban tractortrailer trucks from a segment of Route 17 between Route 50 and 1-66, e.g., from Paris through Delaplane. The rest oi Route 17 is unaffected. The reason for banning the trucks is accidents there last year, plus an increase in truck traffic. Road counts for 1999 show an estimated 12,000 vehicles a day on that stretch of Route 17. Last year, it was estimated that 3,000 to 4,000 trucks were on that road daily. By comparison, Route 522 near Flint Hill, in 1999, had 3,600 vehicles a day, with about 36 of them being tractor-trailer trucks. If passed by the Virginia General Assembly, SB-822 may cause an increase in tractor-trailer trucks or Rappahannock County roads. VDOT feels that most truck traffic using Route 17 is heading toward 1-95. VDOT is working with the trucking industry to redirect big rig traffic so truckers use Route 522 outside of Winchester to I66 and thence to the nonbanned part of Route 17. If all truckers followed this advice, there would be little impact or Rappahannock County. However, many truckers may be heading toward Route 29 instead of 1-95. If so, truckers might continue down Route 522, through Front Royal to Chester Gap and down to Flint Hill. From there, they might fan out over the county, using it as a short cut to Route 29. When Route 17 was closed for construction a number of years ago, truck traffic through Flint Hill was said to have tripled. The State Police set up mobile scales in Flint Hill and found 25 percent of the tractor-trailers checked had load, equipment, or manifest violations. In 1998, the Washington Post ran an article about Virginia State Police checking 42,000 trucks in 1997. They found more than half defective and 20 percent had to be taken off the road immediately. Maybe things have changed in three years. Maybe not. Since there is no way to predict what may happen if the Route 17 truck ban is put into effect, it might be best to oppose SB-822. VDOT has already implemented safety initiatives on Route 17 between Route 50 and 1-66, lowering the speed limit from 55 mph to 45 mph and paving the shoulders. In addition, the abovenoted alternate route has been proposed to the trucking industry. These measures should be given a chance before implementing a truck ban. Other reasons to oppose SB-822, assuming it will cause more 18-wheelers on Rappahannock County roads, are as follows: r oremost is the safety concern, Route 522 and US 211 have schools along their edges: Wakefield County Day School along Route 522 north of Flint Hill and Rappahannock County's Elementary School and High School along US 211. School buses, parents driving kids to and from school, and teenagers inexperienced with dealing with large trucks, should not be forced to mix things up with 40-ton tractor-trailers. A second safety concern. Route 522 coming down from Chester Gap is steep and curving. A farm vehicle on that roadway is no match for a big rig. Tractor-trailers may be expected to fan out to the fastest route through Rappahannock County, whether that is Route 522, US 211, Route 231, or Route 729. * Farm' vehicles - will be found on most of these roads. On a straight-away, a tractortrailer traveling 60 mph, spotting a farm tractor 300 feet ahead traveling 10 mph, will be only seven feet away in four seconds. Driver fatigue, inattention, or a distraction might contribute to such slow reaction time or non-recognition. The result? A dead farmer. A third safety concern. Traffic trailer trucks do not mix well with village life. Mothers with small children, the elderly, in fact all pedestrians in Flint Hill, Sperryville, Woodville, and to some degree Amissville, will be at risk to life and limb in walking aloPg the roadways of their village. The same applies to tourists visiting shops in the villages. A fourth safety concern. This involves rogue truck drivers who might use our roads to avoid weigh scales. A large tractor-trailer with bad brakes is a juggernaut out of control. Many such truck drivers are trying to make unreasonable deadlines by speeding. Many drive too many hours, causing fatigue-related accidents. Some are on drugs. In crashes involving a large truck and a passenger vehicle, studies show 98 percent of the fatalities are the occupants of cars, vans, pickup trucks, or sport utility vehicles. A fifth safety concern. The steel bridge in Sperryville at the junction of US 211 and Route 522 was built in" 1929. Its decking needs replacement. The bridge was not designed to take the constant pounding from modern-day tractor-trailer trucks. Other safety concerns. Trucks carrying hazardous materials might take to our roads. Gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil shipments comprise more than 95 percent of all hazardous materials trips in the U.S. This county may not be able to deal with a significant increase in such combustible materials in transit. Then there is the shortage of sleeping space at rest areas along Virginia's truck routes. Truckers may start parking their rigs along certain county roads for catnaps. Shredded tires may start appearing along our highways. Maybe intersections will be used for trailer drop-offs, blocking sight lines. The roadbeds of the county's roads may not be able to withstand heavy truck traffic, causing dangerous breaks. Now for the "money out of your pocket" concerns. This is a rural scenic county, with Route 522 and Route 231 both being scenic byways. Tourism is a key source of our revenue. Why should people visit this county when they cannot drive leisurely without having an 18-wheeler, trying to make a deadline, on their tail? lourists may avoid Rappahannock County, revenues may drop, and since . through-truck traffic does not add to any element of the local economy, you will make up the difference by increased taxes. Then there is your property value. Do you think your property will be worth much if it borders, or is near, a road heavily used by tractor-trailer trucks? Have you ever heard large trucks driving by 24hours a day? Try sleeping through that sound, especially if you are located at a point where gears are being shifted. Who do you contact to oppose SB-822? Rappahannock County's representatives in the General Assembly are as follows: Delegate Jay Katzen, 804-698-1031, del_Katzen@house.state.va.us and Senator Kevin G. Miller 804-698-7526 , district26@sov.state.va.us. / Herbert P/Shanks returns from deployment Petty Officer Third Class Herbert P. Shanks, son of Barbara L. Shanks of Washington, Va. recently returned from a six month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Arabian Gulf while assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, home ported in Norfolk. Tluring the deployment, Shanks's ship assisted in the recovery effort of Gulf Air Flight 072. Shanks also visited cities in Croatia, Greece, Italy, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. During these visits Sailors participated in community relations projects and had the opportunity to enjoy the local culture and cuisine. While in Bahrain, USS George Washington Sailors painted the A1 Hytharn Islamic School and the Saudi/Bahraini School for the Blind. Shanks is a 1990 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and joined the Navy in December 1999. RAPPAHANNOCK RAPIDAN m COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD RRCSB is seeking loving, dependable families interested in providing a stable home for adults with mental retardation or mental illness. Monthly stipend, training, 24 hour back up provided. Opportunity to help people with disabilities live in their home communities. If interested please contact Yvonne Brashear at 825-3100 ext 3444.

Countryside • Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 January 31,2001 *Secfort B www.timescommunity.com Citizen of the Week Richard Lee Settle Jr. Family: Father, Bubby Settle; mother, Terri L. Brooks; Stepmom, Tamara Settle, sisters, Kendra and Kelsa Settle. Occupation: Jailer at Rappahannock County Sheriff's Office Hometown: Flint Hill Points in between: Always lived in, Flint Hill Education: 2000 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Church: Flint Hill United Methodist Church Interests: "Hunting, fishing and farming" Most interesting travel Experience: "When I went to Alaska." Hardest/most important job: "Soon to become a father." If you would like to nominate a Citizen of the Week, please call 675-3338 or email to b wayland@timespapers. com. You can also fax your entries to (540) 675-3088. In Brief Group show at Middle Street Now on view during January and February is a multi-media show of work by the members of the Middle Street Gallery. This exhibition proudly showcases the wide variety of highly talented artists who frequently display their work in the area's only non-profit artspace. On view are beautiful works in practically every medium Imaginable, highlighting the many disciplines in which these artists express themselves. Treat yourself to a museum-quality experience right in your own backyard! A second trip may be rewarding as new pieces will be added as the exhibit progresses. During January and February the gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 675-3440 for information. Casino Night set for Feb. 17 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. Wild for Woodpeckers By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Close to twenty species of woodpeckers live in ''Jorth America. Most woodpeckers live all year in the same area and do not migrate. Woodpeckers can be found in a variety of habitats including, farmlands, open woodlands, orchards, oak and pine woods, parks, gardens and our backyards. Woodpeckers are very beneficial to our environment. They eat thousands of wood boring insects and other garden pests. You can usually observe most woodpeckers spiraling around a tree trunk in search of food. Attracting woodpeckers to your own backyard is very enjoyable and these birds will reward you by eating insect pests in your garden such as crickets, ants, grasshoppers, flies, spiders, wasps, beetles, and grubs. A single flicker can eat thousands of carpenter ants in one day. Woodpeckers dine mostly on insects, but will also eat acorns, nuts, fruit, sap, berries and pine seeds. Offering suet in your backyard is the best enticement to attract woodpeckers. Smear suet in the bark of a tree or offer suet cakes in wire cages. Ready to use suet cakes are available in a variety of types, such as peanut, seed, berry and raisin flavors and can be found at your local bird supply store. Woodpeckers will come to your backyard feeder if you have a feeder with plenty of perching space and offer their favorite food, which is black-oiled sunflower seed. Some woodpeckers will be attracted to cracked corn, grapes, raisins and apples offered on a platform feeder. Create or preserve a snag in your backyard. A snag can be an old dead tree or tree stump. Snags are extremely important for providing food, nest sites and homes for woodpeckers. Many woodpeckers prefer dead or rotting trees for excavating their nest holes. Planting an oak tree in your yard will aid in attracting woodpeckers because acorns are a favorite food. Planting pine trees is also a way of inviting woodpeckers to your yard. Woodpeckers will love the shelr ter they provide as well as eat the pine seeds and sap. Lots of woodpeckers enjoy the sugar water found in hummingbird feeders. If they are feeding at your hummingbird feeder, enjoy thenfe If you want to offer this treat, make sure your choice of hummingbird feeder has large ports to accommodate their beaks. Plant a berry or fruit producing bush or tree such as dogwood, mountain ash, strawberry, cherry, grapes, bayberry, holly, blueberries, apples, mulberry, and elderberries.Several readers expressed an interest in Dryocopus pileatus, which is the Pileated Woodpecker. Those interested in providing nest boxes in hopes of hosting this particular woodpecker should make their house floor size 8x8 inches. The box height should be 16-24 inches with a 3 x 4-inch entrance hole that is 12-20 inches above the floor. Mounting the house 15-25 feet high is recommended. Mount woodpecker houses around your yard. Not all birds will use a nesting cavity, but those that will do have preferences for the dimensions of the box and the diameter of the entrance hole. Don't be surprised if another bird decides to nest in a box you intended for a woodpecker. Pileated Woodpeckers sleep or roost in nest cavities of live pine trees. Cavities are built only in large, old pines. The birds peck the bark around the entrance to get the sap flowing around the hole. The sticky sap keeps predators like snakes away from the nest cavity. The male bird is from 16-19" from tail to head, which is a crow-sized bird, and has a flaming red crest. The female has a blackish forehead, and lacks the red mustache below the eyes. The Pileated Woodpecker is no longer on the endangered species list. These woodpeckers may still have problems because forests with younger, smaller pines have replaced open forests with big, old pine trees. Periodic fire is needed to control the thick underbrush and keep the pinewoods open. Controlled bums are the main reason thii.bird has become more widespread and removed3rom the listing of those still endangered. i Happy Birding! I 1 Betsy Welk selected as Student Ambassador Flint Hill resident Betsy Welk, junior at Rappahannock County High School has been selected to be a People to People Student Ambassador. This program was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 as part of the U.S. State Department. The People to People program is a prestigious worldwide effort to bring together citizens and work together to bring peace. Since 1963, the Student Ambassador Program has helped prepare thousands of young people for their roles as responsible adults. Through this program Ms. Welk will learn leadership skills, goal setting, planning, decision making, problem solving, and teamwork. The Student Ambassador Program will be taking Ms. Welk to Europe this summer for 21 days. She will be visiting Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and France where she will represent America's young people along with several other teens from the Washington metropolitan area. During this time she will tour the Louvre museum experiencing the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the French Crown Jewels. Also, while in Paris, she will visit the Palace of Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. While in Austria, she will participate in an official briefing, a visit to the Austrian Museum of Active Resistance or an educational meeting with an Austrian school official. It is during her visit to Austria, she will gain unique insights into European family life during a homestay. Also, in Austria Ms. Welk will witness one of the most disturbing results of World War II, a concentration camp through the eyes of a Holocaust survivor. In Italy, she will explore the Colosseum, the Catacombs, and the Roman Forum. She will also visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa, enjoy a briefing from a Vatican official during a visit to the Sistine Chapel, and visit St. Peter's Cathedral in Vatican City. In Switzerland she will gain insights into the Swiss role in world finance, global disaster relief and political neutrality of Europe's oldest continuous democracy. Betsy Welk is a member of the National Honor Society, the Environmental Club, the Lady Panthers basketball team, and a former member of the Rappahannock High School band. In order to participate as a student ambassador, she will have to raise $5000. Any donations, suggestions for funding or other ideas to help her reach her goals to take part in this superior program will be greatly appreciated. Her address is 13243 Crest Hill Road, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Maazel accepts NY Philharmonic Post By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Maestro Lorin Maazel of Castleton will become the 24th music director of the nations oldest symphony orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, starting with the 2002 concert season. Maestro Maazel's selection caps a three year search for a replacement for the present director, Kurt Masur, and gives the Philharmonic only its third American director since its founding in 1842—the first being founding director, Urelli Corelli Hill, and the last Leonard Bernstein (1958-1969). Maestro Maazel, currently on tour in Spain, will leave his position as music director of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra next year to assume the New York Philharmonic directorship, and his virtuosity will become much more accessible to his fans in Rappahannock. Mrs. Dodson feted t with 80th celebration* Mrs. Eva Dodson of Sperryville celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday with a surprise party at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Danny Ray and Bonnie Sue Baldwin at Sperryville. Mrs. Dodson's children, Bonnie Sue Baldwin, Billy Dodson and Jimmie Dodson, all of Sperryville, Dorothy Campbell of Amissville and Mildred Hutt of Reva were all in attendance and hosted the celebration. Eva Dodson In addition to her children, others attending and enjoying the day were Danny Ray Baldwin, Jason Baldwin, Ashleigh Baldwin, Jean Dodson, Dawn Dodson, Brian, Amy, Shawn and Megan Dodson, Cindy, Kenny and Kayla McGhee, Mary Frances Dodson, Ronnie Dodson, Sandy, Timmy and Kristen Jenkins, Gail Deal, Frances Thornton and Jon and April Heddleston, all af Also attending were Kenneth and Jenna Baldwin and Greg Dodson, all of Flint Hill. Also present were Wanda and Brandon Jenkins of Amissville, J.B. Hutt of Reva, Vickie, Jimmie, Randy and Robbie Beatty of Front Royal, Shelby, Rick, Troy and Elizabeth Smith of Alexandria and Brenda and Amber Jenkins pi Etlan. | Sending regards, gifts, carps and best wishes but unable So attend were Andy Baldwin, Cathryn Wayland, Dorothy Butlfr, Lou Jenkins, Lottie ThomhMl, Jody Wingfield, Monty Hutt, Debbie and Missy Williams, Jimmie, Mark and Timmy Deal, Lisa and Amber Dodson and Holly and Diane Pendleton. Mrs. Dodson was delighted to have her family and friends with her for the occasion. She stated that "this was the happiest birthday she has had for quite some time, maybe even going back Ho her childhood days." Sperryville. Smithsonian at little Washington On Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m., the Theatre at Washington, V.a, presents the first concert of the new year in the acclaimed "Smithsonian at Little Washington" series. Dutch baritone Max van Egmond and pianist Kenneth Slowik will perform the great Romantic Lieder of Schubert and Schumann. Van Egmond comes from the Netherlands each year to i give recitals in the United States. Last year, in an outstanding concert, the pair delighted Little Washington audiences with Schubert's Schwanengesang. For this year's concert, in addition to music of Schubert, there will be songs of Robert Schumann. The concert will include the complete Dichterliebe ("The Poet's Loves"), Schumann's magical settings of texts by Heinrich Heine. f Max van Egmond begajf his illustrious career in Amsterdam in 1949, and has since recorded and performed major roles in baroque oratorios, cantatas, and opera with virtually every important periodinstrument ensemble. He and Kenneth Slowik, who is very well known to Washington audience^ began their collaboration nearly a quarter of a century ago at Oberlin's Baroque Performance Institute. Tickets for the concert on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For information! and reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's new schedule, phone 540-675-1253 or send e-mail to TheatreVASaol.com.

Church Activities Flint Hill Pentecostal .Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. 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. 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. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Youth 5:45 p.m. • Evening Worship 7 p.m. • Tuesday: Worship 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.m. Slate Mills Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Wednesday: Thursday: Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday School 10 a.m. • Morning Worship 11 a.m. Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Choir Practice 7 p.m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission « Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Sunday: Sunday: Tuesday: Friday: Sunday: Wednesday: Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. Michael E. Tinsley, Jr. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.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. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: First and third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Mill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 4 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. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Crystal L. Fincham weds James Jenkins Miss Crystal Lynn Fincham and James Allen Jenkins were united in marriage on Saturday, May 6 at Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church. The 2 p.m. double ring ceremony was performed by Pastor Kirby Shenk of Luray. Prelude music was performed on the piano by Mrs. Melissa Cotton of Mont Alto, Pa., cousin of the groom. Mrs. Cotton also sang "In This Life." A duet was performed by Mrs. Cotton and her husband, . Nathan. They sang "When I Said I Do." The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Fincham of Sperryville. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Lilly Mae Fincham and the late Lee Fincham and Paul Owens Robinson and the late Dorothy Mae Fincham. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert William Jenkins of Washington. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper and the late Nelson F. Jenkins Sr. and Mrs. Lorene Dwyer of Sperryville and the late Thomas J. Dwyer. He is the great-grandson of Mrs. Sadie Durham of Jeffersonton. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a white formal length sleeveless satin gown with featured a V front accented with sequins and pearls and a matching veil. She carried a bouquet of white, hunter green and peach silk roses accented with ivy, baby's breath, tulle netting and pearls. The bride wore a pearl necklace and pearl earrings given to her by the groom. The bride chose her sister, Ms. Peggy Gallihugh of Sperryville to serve as her matron of honor. She carried a silk bouquet identical to that of the bride’s. Bridesmaids were Miss Christal Jenkins of Washington, sister of the groom, Mrs. Patty Jenkins of Sperryville, sister-in-law of the groom and Miss Jennifer Bywaters of Flint Hill, friend Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkins of the bride. All attendants wore a satin peach floor length gown that was accented with buttons down the back. The bridesmaids carried silk bouquets of white and peach roses accented with ivy, baby's breath, tulle netting and white pearls. They all wore matching pearl necklaces and earrings. Flower girls were Miss Amanda Gallihugh of Sperryville, niece of the bride and Miss Ashleigh Pullen of Washington, cousin of the groom. They wore ivory tea length dresses accented with an embroidery collar accented with peach flowers. The dresses tied in the back with a bow and was accented with pearl buttons on the back. They carried baskets of peach rose petals. They wore a matching necklace, bracelet and ring. They also wore matching ivory bows in their hair. The groom chose his cousin, Richard Dwyer Jr. of Sperryville to serve as his best man. Ushers were Ricky Pullen of Washington, uncle of the groom, Kirk Jenkins of Sperryville, brother of the groom and Robert Jenkins Jr. of Luray, brother of the groom. Ringbearer was Kirk Jenkins Jr. of Sperryville, nephew of the groom. The bride's mother chose a one piece dark green street length dress. Her corsage consisted of a white rose accented with baby's breath. The groom's mother chose a peach one piece dress accented with pearl buttons down the front. Her corsage was identical to the bride’s mother. Allen Jenkins of Culpeper, cousin of the groom, attended the guest book. Mrs. T&mriiy Shaw of Luray, sister-in-law of the groom, handed out programs. The church decoratiorte, corsages, bouquets and boiltonnieres were made by Mrs. Melissa Cotton. Wedding coordinator was Mrs. Cathy Pullen 6f Washington, aunt of the groom. Wedding photography wa’s done by David Clanagan of Warrenton. Video-taping was done by David Dodson of Culpeper, cousin of the groom. A reception was held at the Sperryville Fire Hall. Food was prepared by David Huff of The Country Cafe and was served by Mrs. Linda Dwyer 6f Sperryville, aunt of the groom and Mrs. Tammy Atkins, also of Sperryville, cousin of the groom. Punch was served by Joan Priel of Warrenton, cousin of the bride and Mrs. Sharon Dodson of Culpeper, cousin of the groom. The wedding cake was served by Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins of Culpeper, aunt of the groom and Miss Wentfy Jenkins, also of Culpeper, cousin of the groom. Musical entertainment was provided by Timmy Gqod of Luray. A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom's parents was held at The Country Cafe, in Washington. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Rappahannock Country High School and is employed by The Child Care ajid Learning Center ;in Washington and is presently attending Lord Fairfax Community College. -■ The groom is a 1996 graduate of Rappahannock County High School and is employed by Broadview Auto Service in Warrenton. After a honeymoon weekend at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Luray the couple ale residing in Sperryville. The Jenkins' are in the process'of building a home in Old Hollow. Homemakers select new officers Hi all! What happened t< our bad winter that all tin forecasters predicted and pile! of snow? I for one am glad tha we haven't had the snow, hov about you? The Amissvilh Homemakers Club will mee Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at th< Amissville Baptist Church The new officers for this yeai are President Vi Potter; Vice President Vivian Yancey i Secretary Alice Lawrence and ! Treasurer Frances Lawrence, i Mrs. Catherine Riley will ; give this month's demonstra’ tion. The ladies will be learning how to make Pine Cone i Wreaths. The Homemakers meet the ! first Monday of every month at the Baptist Church. Valentine's day is fast approaching; don’t forget to ; get your sweetheart some thing nice or just a card to tell them how much you love them. After all the holiday eating we did, you might be interested in joining the Amissville Health and Fitness Club. They meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Amissville United Methodist Church. Next week is birthday week so if you have a birthday for February and want it in Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 w 'irithe paper, e-mail me at amyrappnews@aol.com or call. Have a great week and take time to enjoy the nice weather! . Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825*0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” US. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 SWEETER THAN I Oh, how many of us love sweets! Birthdays bring cake frosted with clouds of icing and topped with mounds of ice cream. Raster hatches chocolate eggs and Christmas and Hanukkah claim their own traditionally rich cakes and confections. Of course, sometimes we enjoy them too much and pay weighty _consequences. We read God’s Word in Psalms 105:103... “How sweet are Thy words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Imagine a sweetness more wonderful to the senses than anything you have ever tasted. Best of all...the more the better! Does it sound too good to be true? Indulge your spirit in God’s House this week. Don’t pass up the richness of God’s love and-the sweetness of His peace. Faith in our Lord satisfies our every need. Take the occassion to worship this week. HONEY "E-s t ABERDEEN BARN 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. • Cut (540) 825-8030 peper The Color Shoppe ~ Paint • Carpet • Wallcownng „ Blinds 547-9743 - GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House (540) 825-5888 • Culpeper Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Boy Scouts work toward Heritage Badge in Rappahannock's hollows We had visitors to Rappahannock County on Saturday. They were Boy Scout Troop 107 from Winchester, working toward their American Heritage badge with Program Director Danny Keyser in charge. There were a total of 11 boy scouts with six leaders, and as they hiked the mountain trail they were to look for things that compared life years ago to modem day life. Saturday morning was a . cold, brisk morning and we all had our backpacks loaded with what we needed for the day, and also prepared for whatever weather we would run into. We always take dry socks, water or our choice of soda, a sandwich and snacks. Trash bags are a must as they can be used for many things. In rain, sleet or snow they become a poncho real fast with only an opening made for the head. We did not need them Saturday as snow showers is all we got. With the snow that was on the ground and snow falling it made a perfect hiking day. We could hear the wind roaring in the trees, but we , were low enough to miss most *nf the wind gusts. We started up Piney Run 'about 9:30 a.m., crossing over •to Hull School and down Thornton Hollow. It is approximately six miles. Wayne Baldwin and I were asked to go along as we are ; familiar with this hike and the ‘ history. I had pictures that showed the houses and people Who once lived there. It was amazing that so many of the Scouts were so interested, and had many questions about -their way of life and how they ^travelled years ago. As we stopped at the house sites they found fragments of metal. They used their imagination to tell you what it was. They were interested to learn that moss grows on the north “ side of a tree, that when wire Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser HERITAGE HIKERS: Boy Scout Troop 107 from Winchester with their leaders and local resident history buffs. is nailed to a tree for fencing, as the tree grows bigger, the wire is healed inside. They were interested in the stone and chestnut rail fences. When we got to the William Bowen and later his son, Charlie Bowen's place, we took the time to go to the family cemetery. Wayne Baldwin had taken parchment paper and a brush and showed the boys how to copy the writing on the tombstone. This helps when you are unable to read the inscription on the stone. The Boy Scouts were busy counting the grave stones and wanting to know how they got the stones there. We had only one incident, as it was a lot of boys to cross three creeks without any bridges. The water wasn't very high, but it was cold. We had to step on rocks to get across. A slippery rock caused one of the boys to slip and get his foot and his pants wet. As you know the Boy Scout motto is "Be Prepared" and that is exactly what they were. One of the leaders had on sweat pants under his jeans, so off they came in the cold morning air for the scout to have dry pants. A pair of dry socks were put on his feet, then a plastic bag was used to protect him from the wet boot. Even though we have done this hike before it is always a learning experience for all of us. The mountains change with each season. Not only in looks but the storms and weather make changes too. The Boy Scouts and their leaders all shook our hands and thanked us for a nice hike and said good-bye. They were looking forward to their modem day treat, McDonalds. Our condolences to Mrs, Carson Johnson and Mrs. Cathryn Wayland on the loss of their sister, Sarah Craun of Orange. Mrs. Lillie Pullen celebrated her 82nd birthday on Sunday, Jan. 28 with family and friends. Mrs. Eva Dodson celebrat Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 9R74M71 • ‘.f ed her 80th birthday on Saturday with a surprise party given by her children at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Danny Ray and Bonnie Sue Baldwin. We extend belated wishes to both of these ladies. Miss Addie Swindler was a Friday overnight and Saturday guest of Miss Tiffany Wayland. Tiffany spent two weekends ago as the guest of Addie. We wish all those that are sick a speedy recovery. Make it a great week! -Watch for Mr. Groundhog on Friday Well it's that time of year again, this Friday when Mr. Groundhog arises from his winter's nap and comes out of his burrow up in Pennsylvania and according to some, make people believe he can predict ' the weather. Who of us can believe that our good Lord turns his business over to a silly little animal as a ground• hog? Whatever his predictions, man's forecasts are calling for snow in February and March. In days gone by much snow .cftme in March and can easily "happen again. i: We know not what lies "ahead and so the Scouts motto bf "Be prepared" is well worth pur heeding, and another good ..suggestion, continue to rely on ’•Bob Ryan, and each to his V. ,.pwn. ;i Congratulations to Miss ' Allison Baker, daughter of •. David Baker of Route 522 and Mrs. Faith Giles of Culpeper, ■ Who attained the Dean's List ‘ for the fall quarter at ;; Bridgewater College. She is a ;; freshman and is majoring in "sports medicine. !! Congratulations also to [Julia Powers who was named to the Dean's List at William and Mary College. Mrs. Janet Peregory returned to her home on Castleton Ford Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Nurse Day" and Jan. 28 could be observed by many as it was "National Womens' Shopping Day", and most of us love to do just that. We're glad to report that Mr. Charlie Wood has improved and Koaa on Friday, after spending three and half weeks at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She has greatly improved and our prayers are that she will continue to do so and ere, too long be back her normal self. Her guests, bringing get well wishes have been Mrs. Nancy Robinson, Mrs. Montrue Frazier, Kendra Hitt, Ray Wharton, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory. Congratulations to Miss Rebekah Letsen upon achieving the Dean's list for the fall 2000 semester at Lord Fairfax Community College. Belated thank you to our school nurses, as Friday was set aside as "National School now back at work at Rappahannock Cooperative. Mrs. Ray Frazier was a Thursday afternoon caller of her mother, Mrs. Eunice Meade on Hash Lane. Prayers of sympathy go out to the family of Mrs. (Charlie) Kathleen Tinsley who passed away at her home on Thursday at the age of 95. She was the oldest member of New Salem Baptist Church. Miss Kendra Hitt spent Saturday with Miss Jennifer Peregory. Belated birthday wishes go out to James Hoffman of Rillhurst, who celebrated his day on Thursday. We'd like to remember and extend wishes to Katie Wright, who celebrates her birthday Wednesday, Jan. 31. Mrs. Peggy Tharp is now recuperating at her home on Aaron Mountain Road, from her recent major surgery in Fauquier Hospital and our prayers are extended for her recovery. Quite a number of folks from our area attended the "Singing and Pickin’’ party at Salem Fire Hall on Friday evening and report another great time of fellowship. Mrs. Phyliss Frazier and son, Christopher were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Acron Brook Lane. Misses Kellie and Karla Bragg spent the weekend with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory in Front Royal. Elder Wayne Richards and daughter Terry and nephew Chriss Richards of Luray were luncheon guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Dodson of Salem Way. Jennifer Peregory was a Sunday evening guest of Krystal Heflin, her parents and brothers. Variety show to be presented The Washington Baptist Church will present another great '.variety show on ^Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 ;p.m. at The Theater in ! Washington. ) No admission is ~ ; charged but a free will pffering will be accepted to benefit the ;;Building Fund. Plan <to come and enjoy a Washington By RUTH CLARK Mrs. Ann Simmons shopped in Culpeper on Tuesday. On Tuesday Charles Clark of Manassas and Edward M. Clark visited with their brother Ennis Clark and his wife Jane in Lebanon Church. Ennis has returned home after being a surgical ,lun ruled evening. *'■ - Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and Frank •Moffett were Sunday overnight guests ‘of Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and son ‘ Richard in Leesburg, v Mrs. Addie Keyser has been transferred from Fauquier Hospital to ^.Overlook Rehab in Warrenton. Our •prayers are with her and her family. 1; We wish for Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of ‘Flint Hill a nice recovery from her sickness. < Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughter I Bobbie Jo attended a party at the home •of Kim Vest in Flint Hill on Friday «©vening. •I Mrs. Ruth Clark and her daughter patient in Winchester Hospital for four days. Happy birthday to Vivian Hackney of Flint Hill who will have her day on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Amanda Brown and sister Bobbie Jo Brown visited with their father Bobby Brown on Sunday evening. On Sunday Mrs. Marilyn Bailey attended the christening of her grandson Stuart Nicholas Bailey at Willis Chapel Church in Huntly. Stuart is the son of Johnathan and Stacy Bailey and brother of Peyton. After the christening friends and relatives gathered for lunch. Have a great week and call me at 675-3608 with news items. Viewtown news Mrs. Becky Frazier of Eggbomsville was a Wednesday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson. Brittany Reid of Rixeyville was a weekend guest of April Reid. Sympathy is extended to the Hitt family on the passing of Jimmie Hitt recently. Prayers are extended for Mrs. A d d i e Ke y s e r, who is a patient at Fauquier Vlewtown GLADYS DODSON -. Hospital. Wishes for a speedy recovery are extended. Hope the weather starts to get warm soon. Call me at 937-4904 with your local news. Have a great week. Upcoming Events Democrats to meet Tuesday The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library and another standing-room only crowd is encouraged. A full agenda will include reports from the Standing Committees, an update on the calendar for the year, a work session on "grass-rootsing,’ a guest from the John Edwards campaign and another chance to visit with Peter Schwartz. All county Democrats are encouraged to attend. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome. A time for refreshments and socializing follows every meeting. For more information contact Meredith Gorfein at 675-3515 or gorfein @ citizen. infi. net. Variety Show scheduled The annual Variety Show hosted by the Washington Baptist Church will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at The Theatre in Washington. This special event is the fifth annual variety show produced and performed by a variety of entertainers, ages under 8 to over 80, all from the Washington Baptist Church family. The last four annual shows have been enjoyed by families, friends and neighbors. There is no charge, although a free-will offering will be received. Library Series to continue Cliff Miller will be the speaker at the RAAC Friday Night at the Library Series on Feb. 9. Mr. Miller will talk about the evolution of his ideas about farming and land and water management, and thoughts on the future of his farm and the parts it may play . in Sperryville and Rappahannock County life. Softball clinic scheduled Softball clinics will be held on Sunday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Culpeper County High School gymnasium. Registration begins at 12:15 p.m. The cost for each session is $20 or $30 for both sessions. The clinic is open to girls from ages 8-15 from Culpeper and surrounding counties. In addition, youth league coaches may also participate. For additional information call Jack Price at 937-3705. Teen party scheduled All teens -- corrte to a Seize the Net party on Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Washington Baptist Fellowship Hall in Washington from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your fishing hats and boots, ad be prepared to make a catch! It will be a fun occasion with games, pizza, drinks and desserts and a presentation by the Culpeper Pregnancy Center. This True Love Waits program is being sponsored by Friends-to-Mom, a group of Christian women who promote abstinence among teens and help pregnant teens in Rappahannock County. For more information, contact April Heddleston at 987SI 37 or Marie Riedel at 675-3638. Spring soccer registration set Registration forms are now available at the Rappahannock Library, RCES, RCHS and on site. Registration will take place at RCHS from 4 to 8 p.m. on 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 5472968 for more information. 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 Marlina Jenkins Lee at 937-6035. ’Don't miss catching up on what everyone is doing, come join the fun,' said an organizer. 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. 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 r.t 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. Winter's night pasta dinner set Mountain Lagrel Montessori School in sponsoring a pasta dinner at the New Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge in Front Royal on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The dinner will be $7 and includes hot and cold beverages, salad, choice of pasta, bread and desserts. There will also be a bake sale and door prizes. Several children from Rappahannock attend Mountain Laurel. For more information call 675-2094. Soccer referee classes forming Referees are needed to work recreation and travel soccer games this spring In Warrenton. Classes are forming now in Culpeper and Manassas. Call Susan Huff at 347-4775 or go to www.vadcsoccerref.com for class information. Spring season sign-ups to begin Rappahannock Athletic Association will be conducting their spring season basebaH, 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 075-3729, 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 win be able to create, edit, save and print documents. The course win 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 dass session. For additional information or to register, contact the College at 868-7000

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Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discnmination based on elderliness, parenthood, or handicap. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad Is Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you tor any corrections to be made Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday following the date of publication. The Times will not accept liability for its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the Quality of advertised products or services We Accept 1 Rental* Apartments HISTORIC WARRENTON OLD Town, 1BR, 1 block off Main St. $750/mo + util. 540837-2240 ARCOLA AREA- 3 BD, 2 BA Ranch Style w/ 50 acres & 15 horse barn. Prefer tenant(s) to maintain barn, stalls & horses for offset on rent. $950.00/ mo. Call (703) 447-3577 I YR OLD, sing. fam. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, garage, basement, $ 1250/mo. Charles Town, WV. Rt. 9. 703-905-4297 or after 6 PM 304-725-5384 MADISON CO., seel. co. estate on working winery. 205ac., 6BR, 3BA, 8 Ig. fp's, 1200 sq. ft. patio, pool. $2000/mo. no pets 540-987-7226 THE PLAINS/ HAYMARKET near I-66 & 20 min. from Herndon. Field-stone house on Large Estate, serene countryside, boxwood & pond, 3BR, 2BA, FP, storage, gourmet kit. Fully furnished. Central AC/ Heat. $2,600/mo. Flex, lease. Avail, immed. (703) 753-8456 LEESBURG: Single-fam, Lg. deck, CAC, W/D, DW, 1 Rm: $400. + 1/3 util.. N/S. No pets. Full hse priv 703-777-6564 STERLINGO-FURN RM w/ priv BA, $625 or 2 rms shared BA, $475/ ea. House privileges. Call (703) 450-2264. -- Rentals ■ " Townhoum V...:. . . .^ CHARLES TOWN- 3 M, 2 BR,1 '/2 BA, 1 car garage, 2 car driveway, fence, deck, FP, DW. $650. 703-594-3999. Wawtala Wanted WANTED - LAND TO MAKE HAY ON/AROUND WASHINGTON OR SPERRYVILLE 540-349-8712 Hunting 88 Properties ___ 4 RESPONSIBLE HUNTERS wanting to lease hunting land in Loudoun, Fauquier or Fairfax counties... Will pay top dollar for desired land. 304/728-4972 for Me By 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, 3V4 BA, very large. $269,500. 443994-8573 or 410-2632401 after 6 pm. COL. BRICK front, backs to golf course, boating, pools, play areas. 4005 sq.ft., 3 finished levels, 5BR, 3.5BA, formal LR & DR, 2 FP, fam. rm & game rm, cent, vac, intercom. $254,900. Must see. 540-659-5197 Some owner financing. Stafford Co. 'Sales Houses ORLEAN, CHARMING 1840's Co. Victorian. 3BR, 2.5BA, cac, was B&B in 1980’s. 280K. 540-272-0200. MISSING REWARD ^ ^ <P ^V^vP CODY Missing in Millwood area, Warrenton. Since 1/19/01 @ 10pm. Very loving & friendly Rottweiler. Dearly missed by our family. Please call: 540-341-1448 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 WANTED IN RAPPAHANNOCK county - small acreage or lot with/without house to fix up. 540-675-3901 m nn Commercial Rentals V__^ OVER 1500 SF hardwood aerobics floor. Ideal for dance, karate, yoga etc. 2nd fir, Main St., Culpeper. 540-547-4380. 204 Arts* Crafts 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 Full Tima Employment 3 KUBOTA TRACTOR4WD w/ loader. B9200 w/ just over 900 hrs., ROP, gar. kept. $9,300. 540-675-3548 or 540937-5703 f-—-v 224 Firewood v,_____,_ SEASONED oak, immed. del. $150 cord. 800449-0898 or 540-4390929-Fauquier. Tree work, lot clearing, landscp. QUEEN MATTRESS setgood cond., $150. Love seat & sofa set- Beige w/ mauve & gold floral pattern, good cond., $550/OBO. 703-6312020. Qnraga/ Yard Sal* _ MOVING SALE- PC w/ 17" mon, scanner, printer, 26” & 19” TV, full BR set, kit. tables & 4 chairs, wedding dress, Chevelle mirror, lamps, etc. Leesburg. 703-669-2840. TAG SALE. Sat. 2/03 9am -4pm. Over stuffed chair, Limogef china, Haviland china, Noripate china, english bone cups/ saucers. Misc. hh items. 588 Zackary Taylor hwy., Flint Hill. Watch for signs. 545 Fun Vim# Employment 5 GIFT SHOP Dn you htue the pqpeciatty ret ait experience tutd unique sense of style to nuuuiue our chtu-ming shogp Hi earnings potential + ftIOO sign-on bonus Call Anne 540-675-3800 x46 The Inn at Little Washington Washington, VA 2274/ DENTAL HYGIENIST VA RDH License Required Full-time/Part-time We know you’re hard to find, but we have an exceptional opportunity in our practice. You will be working with a sophisticated team in an atmosphere of trust and respect. Our office is truly on the leading edge of dentistry. In clinical and business expertise. Please consider our office when making your professional career choice. 540-635-3610 or 800-832-9901 Monday - Thursday Craig A. Zunka, DDS Front Royal, VA THE INN AT LITTLE WASHINGTON MEMBER RELATIONS/ CUSTOMER SERVICE We have a full time position available in our Emergency Road Service Department; Monday through Friday (8:45-5 p.m.). Duties include: Receiving calls from our AAA members, investigate and resolve member questions and complaints. Candidate must possess excellent writing skills, ability to compose formalprofessional business letters as well as excellent customer service skills. Experience with Microsoft Word and a Windows environment required. Excellent benefits and competitive pay. $22-28K commensurate with experience. Here are just some of the great things we offer: • Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Disability Insurance • 401 (K) Retirement Plan • Super Educational Assistance To apply, please mall/FAX or E-mail your resume to the address below or atop by Mon-Fri. between 8:45-5:00 p.m. to till out an application. Attn: Human Resourcas/CT 14280 Park Meadow Drive Chantilly, VA 20151 Fax: 703-502-6976 E-mail: dcorinaemidatlantlc.aaa.com am Hay Straw * 236 r~d HAY • horse quality hay. Square & round bales. Also round bales for cattle. 540-937-5160 240 Harass 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 Full Tima Employment v _/ Misc. For Sale LONGABERGER BASKETS, variety older collectibles, great cond., JW, collectors club, etc. 540-349-5399 NEW 275 GALLON home oil tank. $150. OBO Call after 6 PM540-3490802 E 273 »»•«» POMERANIAN PUPPIES, vet checked, first shots. Also Chihuahua puppies, vet checked 1 St. shots. 540-825-5496 Full Tim* Employment C---v 294 Ohwawayi ^^ ETHAN ALLEN QUEEN Size Sleeper Sofa. U Haul.540-341 -4225 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop shop for complete Home Decorating Serv ice Floor Coverings * Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Coven. & Upholstery Residential A Commerical Rt. 2tl Amivsvilk. VA 937-5500 (Times Community Newspape Northern virqinia BytB Full Tlm» cmpioymem P* rmiT-in" 'ininur CMIdcsro * Wmttd y . . *J FFX: NEED exp. FT Liveout nanny. N/S, Good Eng. Own Trans. Cogtp Sal + pd vac. Great Nbhd 703-426-0429. . WANTED: FT CHILD CARE provider. Roem & Board prov. Flex. fits. 540-987-8511 for interview. Ref. Req. 356 < 380 Instruction’ j k-——.H BLUEGRASS . BANJO LESSON9, also, guitar, * mandolin, & bass.. 25 yrs. teaching exp. Teaching in Fauquier • Culpeper 540-364-3034 m** Fun Time ! cnqiiDfinom HELP WANTED!! Talk of the Town, located in Washington, VA, is currently seeking weekend sales help with potential for additional hours. Please call 540/675-1690 between 10 am and 6 pm. CONSTRUCTION Established general contractor needs project manager. Applicant must have experience in land development, basic computer skills and be self-motivated. Duties include: -Scheduling Crews -Job Management -Administer Safety Program -Purchasing Send Resume To: John Simpson, Inc. Fax #: 540-347-5076 or call 540-347-2030 Are you tired of providing personal care to 15-20 residents a day, 8 hours/day? Do you enjoy providing 1 on 1 care with persons in their homes? If your answer to both these questions is yes, then come to work for the company who can provide you flexible scheduling, competitive wages, benefits, and a supportive nursing staff. Call Debbie at Continuing Care 1-540-465-3532 or 1-800-621-2978 rrcsd is seeking loving,* dependable families interested in providing a : stable home for adults with mental retardation ; or mental illness. j Monthly stipend, training, 24 hour back up provided. Opportunity to help people with disabilities live in their home communities. ; IP RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN Allik COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARli If interested please contact S Yvonne Brashear at 540-825-3100 • Ext. 3444 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 anp company events, making travel arrangements and directing inquiries from stockholders. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package, including medrcal/dental insurance, 401 (k) plan and educational reimbursement. Qualified applicants may send resumes including salary history to: Human Resources Dept. Smith Midland Corp. P.O. Box 300, Midland, VA 22728 or Fax (540) 439-1232 E-mail: asmith@crosslink.net Security Systems and Services Throughout the World • Security Officers U.S. Marines, Military Police, Career Military. Elite Military Forces ' Police Academy Graduates, Criminal Justice Degree, Correction Officers ^ Prestigious Locations: Sterling, Leesburg, ! Dulles Town Center, Reston, Arlington J Unarmed Officers - $23.000 - S31.000+ annually I Former or Active Duty Military or • 2 Years Meaningful Employment, H.S. Grad/GED. Excellent com- 1 munication and writing skills ■ > Armed Officers - $31.000+ annually Paid training, uniforms provided at no cost, medical, dental, vision,, life insurance, holiday pay, 40IK retirement plan, paid vacation, employee recognition program. Apply and interview in person.’ ! Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ' • The Wackenhut Corporation * 11 ISO Main Street, Suite 101 * Fairfax. Virginia 22030 1 703-359-8045 i VA DCJS# I 1-1432 __- E.O.E./AA

390 J V. LOSE UP TO 30 lbs. in 30 days. Money back guarantee. Why wait?? 800-618-2583 www.helpu2smile.com ATTN: ACTIVE ELDERLY, disabled. Need someone to run your errands, cook, or clean? No job is too small or to far. 540-869-7638 TRUSTEE’S SALE 152 Lizzie Mill Road, Castieton, 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 will 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 tot, a point at the center of Route 619, comer with a 25.35 acre lot previously separated: thence with that tot 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 corner in the Henry line with Lot B; thence with new lines with that tot 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 shall 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 property or property will be resold and the costs of such re-sale shall be borne by the defaulting purchaser. All taxes are to be adjusted as of the date of sale. All costs of conveyancing, 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 will be conveyed en gross and not by the acre. The sale of the above described property shall be made subject to all taxes, deeds of trust, reservations, rights of way, covenants and restrictions of record, liens and encumbrances that are superior to the lien of the above described deed of trust. The property is' occupied and possession will be the responsibility of purchaser without any duty of Trustee to obtain possession for purchaser. The above described property will be sold “as is’ with no warranties, with exemption from the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act and wim no warranty as to the fitness or condition of the property or structures affixed to the property. Additional terms may be announced at the time of the sale. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, this is a communication from a debt collector and we are trying to collect the debt referred to herein and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose. John P. McGeehan TRUSTEE For Information Contact: MCGEEHAN A ASSOCIATES, PLC 10615 Judicial Drive, St. 403 Fairfax, VA 22030 (703) 273-5303 Call between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 01-31,02-0741 #356379 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, ’98, green, 5 speed, AC. 49,000 miles, mint condition. $6500 Call 540-8253599 CHEVY CAVILER RS Coupe '92 -auto, A/C, good cond, new insp, 110 K mi., $2500/0BO. 703-327-7826. OLDS ROYALE '88. 1990, needs engine $300. 540-788-9568 or 540-788-3255 Ive. msg. SATURN SW2 WAGON '98, dk. gr w/ camel int., AC.PW.PL,keyless ent, alarm,CD,CC, roof rack, 57K mi., ex. cond, $10,800. 540-675-1636 FORD BRONCO 1978, blue & white, 4WD, hard & soft tops, refurbished engine, runs great. $1500 OBO. 540825-1334 ask for Ben (days) FORD EXPLORER 1991, 4 dr., loaded, leather interior, 103k, excellent cond., $5500 OBO. 540-347-4997 after 6 PM. SUBURBAN ‘93 115K mis. Very good cond., original owner. New VA Inspection. MUST BE SEEN. $12,000. 703754-8873 (M-F, 8-5) FORD F350 1988 diesel pick-up w/utilrty body. Dual wheels, 4 sp, 165K mis. $2,500. 703754-8873 (M-F; 8-5) CHEVY ASTRO VAN 1992, needs some engine work. $3000. OBO 540-347-1970 A/C & HEATING INSTALLER wanted. Top pay and company truck. Serving local area. 540-347-3024 Assistant Lab Tech Immediate opening in busy Warrenton Optometry office. No exp. needed Hours: Thurs & Fri 10 am -5 PM w/ flexibility Non-smoking friendy office Fax resume to 540-347-9198 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 Companion Care needed for adult male in home 20 miles northwest of Warrenton. Call evenings 540-364-3464 CONSTRUCTION Comm./Residential • ELECTRICIANS • CARPENTERS • DRYWALL • PAINTERS Excellent benefits Including 401K. Call John at: 703-385-8850 or Fax resume to: 703-385-2750 Cell 703-887-2236 ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS Residential TOP PAY AND BENEFITS Sundance Electric Contractors, Inc. (540) 349-8200 General Excavation, ta, has an nmed. opening lor INSTRUMENT MAN AND ROD MAN FOR THE SURVEY CREW. Exp. preferred but WILL TRAIN. Benefits include 401K, insurance, holiday pay. Apply at w jamas M80H0n Warrenton, VA or call (540) 439-2202, 7:00AM to 5:30PM General Excavation, Inc EOE/ drug tree workplace Grounds Keeper, Gardener’s Assistant Needed on private estate/ farm. F/T w/ excellent benefits. Flint Hill, VA area. Call (540) 636-3842 or Fax (540) 636-3059. I NEED HELP, WORK FROM HOME! Earn $450-1500/mo. PT or $200Q-4500/mo. FT 1 <888-764-6988 Make a difference, scheduled wgiigQd employees needed fora norveuthanasimz county shelter located in Amissville. Will train. A love for does a must. 21 ws. or older onb> need apply. Starting pay $8/per hour. 540-937-3283 Managing Director Full-time position with busy performing arts regional nonprofit; chief administrative and development officer with primary responsibility for development marketing and office management oversight; BA or advanced degree plus 3-5 years professional experience in non-profit administration; salary negotiable. Send letter, resume, and references by 2/15/01, to: Search Committee Bfoemont Concert Series PO Box 208, Leesburg, VA 20178 NURSERY WORKER Full/ Part-time Male or Female Long Mountain Nursery, Washington, VA 540-675-3707 or apply on line at longmountainnursery .com Part-time Cleaning residential houses. Good pay. References needed. Day hours. 540-347-5248 PERSON NEEDED for Warrenton area TB farm. Work with mares, foals, & yearlings. Sales prep, housing & benefits provided. Lve. Msg @ 540-364-2387 Elizabeth Arden Buy Skin Illuminating Complex (or 45.00 and Try a Fra* Daily Moisture SPF 15. SPFI5 Buy VribI* Difference Refining Moisture Cream (or 49.00 and Iky a Ftm Ceramid* Finn Lift Bod/ Lotion. kflfFWgfc' v I Buy Ceromide Advanced Gywlet m (or 59.00 and toy a Free Ceramide pr Eye Capeulw. Peebles Great Fashion*. Great Pricas. Evary Day! ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY, VA • (540) 743-1110 • HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 ^^^WARREHTOI^ENTERj^WARRENTON^V^jMO^^I^Oj^lOURSJVJON^ATJO^^yNU^^^^ RETAIL SALES Brown's Woodstuff is a growing company seeking qualified individuals to add to our staff part time & fulltime. We are a retail sales business specializing in handcrafted furniture reproductions. and county crafts. We are in need of versatile. responsible and motivated individuals. Call 540-347-2189 5 Broadview Ave Warrenton, VA 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 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 DENTAL HYGIENIST VA RDH License Required Full-time/Part-time We know you’re hard to find, but we have an exceptional opportunity in our practice. You will be working with a sophisticated team in an atmosphere of trust and respect. Our office is truly on the leading edge of dentistry. In clinical and business expertise. Please consider our office when making your professional career choice. 540-635-3610 or 800-832-9901 Monday - Thursday Craig A. Zunka, ODS Front Royal, VA VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CALVIN FRANKLIN DODSON and GLENN EDWARD DODSON, Plaintiffs CHOI 01 v. 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 UN KNOWN, 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, tying 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 comer to Burley Peyton and running thence along the road following the ok) road N 76 Vi E 13 poles S 67 E 16.30 poles N 87 V4 E 17.50 poles N 64 V4 E 8 poles N 44 'A 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 14 E 90 poles to a chestnut in P Woodward's line thence with his line S 4814 W 77 poles to a stone to be planted and comer to Burley Peyton's thence with his line N 28 W 126 poles beginning containing *44 acres* and being the same property 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 Raooahannock Countv 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 aH 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 parties defendant and said persons are made parties defendant by a general description of "UNKNOWN PARTIES" as the unknown heirs of Nancy Duncan; and It is 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 Interest. It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this order be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks m the Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, within ten (10) days after the entry of this Order of Publication, that the Clerk post an attested copy of this Order at the front door of the Court House and that the Clerk further prepare a certificate of said facts and file same in the papers of this cause. ENTERED JANUARY 8. 2001 DIANE BRUCE, CLERK OF THE COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VtRGNIA I ASK FOR THIS: Douglas K. Baumgardner Counsel for Plaintiffs The Miller Building 211A Main Street. P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747-0270 Telephone: 540-675-3617 Facsimile: 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar No. 15969 01-24,01-31, 02-7,02-14-01 •355631 BUYING? SELLING? Fauquier TimesDemocrat Classified s Have It! Call TODAY. 540-347-4222 i SCENIC AMERICA, Scenic Due to expansion we are seeking an entrylevel assistant for our charterAour department. Candidates must possess excellent phone skills, be detailed oriented, have excellent organizational skills as well as being a self-starter. Some computer skills are required. We offer an excellent starting salary, benefits and room for advancement. If interested in joining our team, INC. America Charter & Tour Assistant please call: 540-428-7050 EOE VDOT is seeking qualified applicants for the following openings: Warrenton Residency: Receptionist #05212; Salary: $17,116- $35,127 Maintenance Team Member, Salary: $17,116- $35,127 Marshall Area Headquarters: #08677, #09865, #12301, #03253, #02463, & #04637 Bealeton Area Headquarters: #03216 & #03242 Construction Crew: #17474, #04820, & #18012 Detailed job announcement available by calling (540) 829-7302 or available at http://www.dhrm.8tate.va.u8 ; VA State Application required; apply by 5pm 02/16/01 to : VDOT, HR Section, 1601 Orange Rd., Culpeper, VA 22701; Fax # (540) 829-7448. Must include the position title & number. Separate application is required for each position applied. TDD: 1 -800-828-1120. EOE Classified Recruitment Sales (Outside) (Times ^Community Newspapers] NORTHERN VIRGINIA Do you desire independence and unlimited opportunity? Are vou a self-starter with high energy levels and great people skills? 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Obituaries Sarah Craun Born in Sperryville Sarah Brown Craun, 94, of Orange died Monday, Jan. 22 at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Born Sept. 4, 1906 in Sperryville, she was the daughter of the late Luther Warfield Brown and the late Nellie Woodard Brown. Her husband was the late Alfonso Quintine "Jiggs" Craun. Mrsi Craun was a retired operator for the C&P Telephone Company and a membep of Oak Chapel Baptist Church at Montford. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also predeceased by a daughter Col. Bairbara Rae Craun. Shej is survived by five sisters, Afnn B. Butler of New Castle,| Pa., Mae Allison and Elizabeth Poferl, both of Baltimore, Cathryn Wayland and Aline Johnson, both of Sperryville; two brothers, Lewis" Brown of Baltimore, Md. and Edward Brown of Woodville and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Preddy Funeral Chapel in Orange by the Rev. George Sipek. Burial was in Graham Cemetery. Anna Craig Born in county Anna P. Craig, 71, of White Post died Sunday, Jan. 21 at White Post. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 25 at Macedonia United Methodist Church in Frederick County by Evangelist Doug Hardman. Burial was in Macedonia Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Craig was born Feb. 14, 1929 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late James H. and Carrie Rutherford Smoot. She had been a seasonal worker for Byrd's Cannery and Winchester Apple Growers. She was the wife of the late Russell E. Craig. Surviving are a son Robert E. Rutherford of Frederick County; two daughters, Mary K. Booth of Middletown and Elizabeth A. See of White Post; two sisters, Patsy Carpenter of Boyce and Carolina Evans of Moline, 111.; a brother Winfield Smoot of Frederick County; eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Thomas McGovern Jr. U.S. Army Veteran Thomas Oliver McGovern Jr., 81, of Front Royal died Saturday, Jan. 27 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Jimmy Burke. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery with military honors. Mr. McGovern was born Sept. 19, 1919, son of the late Thomas O. and Nellie Wood McGovern. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received the Purple Heart for injuries received in France during 1944. He was a plumber and a member of VFW of Front Royal, American Legion of Front Royal, Moose Lodge of Front Royal, Eagles of Front Royal, Elks of Front Royal, DAV of Front Royal and Plumbers and Pipefitter Union Local 5. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Jenkins McGovern; a son Roland T. "Buddy" McGovern of Chester Gap; a daughter, Jane McGovern Williams of Chester Gap; three stepsons, Terry Dodson and Archie Dodson, both of Luray and Richard Dodson of Front Royal; a stepdaughter Lisa Dodson Markowitz of Luray; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Lucille Laing Born in county Lucille Dodson Laing, 81, of Front Royal died Monday, Jan. 29 at her daughter's home in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Amos. Burial followed in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Mrs. Laing was born Sept. 14, 1919 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late John Walker and Lizzie Ethel Atkins Dodson. She was a seamstress with Peebles in Front Royal and a member of Zion Baptist Church in Nineveh. Surviving are her husband of 62 years Robert E. Laing; a son Terry Laing of Front Royal; four daughters, Linda Davis of Cary, N.C., Dianne Kent, Carol Laing and June Smeltzer, all of Front Royal; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Va. 22601. Methodist women met Monday The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met on Monday evening with Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Those present were Candy Lamma, Ashley Lamma, Mary Frances Bywaters, Louise McCulloch, Janet Eastham, Barbara Jenkins, Mary Curtis, Barbara Gentry, Artis East and Alice Pullen. Bob Curtis of Oklahoma spent a few days with his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. Jim Curtis of Linden joined his brother and parents on Sunday. Mark and Diane Graves andi. Edith Graves were Sunday guests of Mrs. Edna Lillard. Visiting on Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday at 11 a.m. The public is welcome. Mrs. Irene Hamilton of High Point, N.C. returned to her home on Sunday after spending three weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane. Mrs. Cathy Cieslak and children of Ruther Glen continues to visit her parents while her mother recuperates. We wish her The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45, a.m. The public is welmucb improvement. come. Mrs. Isie Nethers is a patient at Winchester Medical Center with pneumonia. Mr. Maynard Nethers had surgery on Monday morning at the Winchester Medical Center. We wish them both a speedy recovery. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 "Families Serving Families" Unparalleled Sendee Since 1830, the Benchmark of Funeral Service ; 11190 James Monroe Highway (Rt. 29 South) Culpeper, VA L540-825-2361 • 540-825-0395 Wayne En^is4v^jerHjirarMaiu|g 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 Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) -..„■. -_ ... - .! Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Taw 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION ices Since 1975 Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerks Office on Gay Street in Washington. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Aney Melissa Massie Hoehn, 12.8865 percent undivided interest in 38.8028 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Bernice B. Lee Woodward and husband to Wayne Woodward and wife, 3.5385 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. William Stewart to Levi J. Atkins Jr. and others, 8.3799 acres, parcel two, Jackson District. $36,033.57. William Stewart to Stanley P. Balias and wife, 50.532 acres, Jackson District. $217,286.31. Philip B. Silcott and wife to Christopher Kinder Carr, parcel three, 25.1944 acres, Wakefield District. $132,000. Frank Thomas R.H. Ballard Fine Art & Rugs ORIGINAL LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL ART ORIENTAL RUGS TAKE ART & RUGS HOME ON APPROVAL We buy, sell, trade, clean, appraise and repair handmade rugs. 307 Main St., P.O. Box 412 Washington, VA 22747 540-675-1411 Open: Thurs. - Mon., 10-6 Visit our Website: www.RHBarts.com [Jioucjtih by Randy Minter Gaining Through Loss Without question, funerals are somber occasions for surviving family members. As difficult and sad as they may be, however, funerals do provide opportunity. While they allow family members to share their sorrow over the loss of a family member, they also provide a chance to appreciate the bonds that only family members can create. This is especially true in cases where family members are geographically separated and seldom see one another. While everyone would certainly prefer a joyous occasion to gather together with family members, a funeral is nothing less of a life passage. Aside from allowing people to grieve, this gathering of family members provides a chance to reaffirm their love and commitment to one another. Sometimes funerals offer opportunity for connection that has been lost through estrangement, distance, or just the passage of time. At the least, they allow all to connect to their loved one and permit closure amidst loss. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton you’ll meet professionals whom you can count on and who understand what you are going thorugh. If you are interested in a tour of our spacious and welcoming facilities, give us a call at 347-3431, “ Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me. The carriage held hut just ourselves and Immortality." -Emily Dickinson Dombrowski to Donald Lee Jackson District. $287,000. Maley and wife, 16.724 acres, 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 M Hew Design 6c Construction <3 Management Rappahannock Design : Building » ^ Company# Robert Ctchells . Washington, Virginia . 540-675-1966 ■ v rHF = JEFFERSON F I Lanier ItahyK I 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 Internee Address: http://Jefferson-land.com Farms • Land • Residential • Commercial © wwwJefferson-Land.com [9 Wonderful Opportunities exist in this 3,100 sq. ft. brick home zoned Village Commercial in the heart of historic Sperryville. Currently a 3 BR home w/a 1 BR attached • apartment, could also be a B&.B, retail store, home business opportunity; use your imagination! Two lots &. plenty of area for parking. $299,000 Do you have land but need a house? We can offer a 3 BR/1M BA house, which must be moved to site of buyer’s choice at his/her expense. Please call for particulars about this offer, the sale of which will benefit Headwaters, R.C.P.E.F., Inc. 31 Acres of very private land offers buyer an unspoiled development opportunity. Diversified land contours provide choices from woods to stream-from views to valleys. $119,500 Real Estate III Exclusive: Sun filled Ctontemporary on 40 acres with magnificent views. $400,000 P. O. Box 298 • 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 H E-mail: re3@crosslink.net 540-675-1373 Rick Kohler Mitzic Young Amy Sloane-Timbers 540-937-6146 540-675-3555 540-987-8668 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Washington - Well constructed and beautifully maintained 4,500 sq. ft. all stone home with numerous upgrades: copper roof, super kitchen, walnut cabinetry, fireplaces, large windows! 193 private acres. Pasture for horses! $1,250,000 Ben Venue Road, Just Reduced! - Older 9 room Farmhouse with additions, full-length front porch and bay windows, plus 29 rolling acres, farm buildings and ' views! $339,000 Flint Hill - Charming 1840s stucco Colonial. Seven wellproportioned rooms, six fireplaces, beautiful stair- * case/woodwork, new metal roof and large corner lot! $219,500 Washington - Quiet setting for this three bedroom, two bath Cedar home with carport, fireplace and like-new appliances. Five wooded acres. $164,500 Jordan River - Frontage for 25 beautifully wooded acres east of Flint Hill. $ 128,900 Sperryville, Commercial Property - Solid block warehouse containing 14,800 sq. ft including 2,200 sq. ft. of office space, heavily insulated. One acre. $496,000 Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 13 ^ Jean Lillard 540-675-3670