Rappahannock News, February 14, 2001

Rappahannock County’s Family Neivspaper Since Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001 123rd Year ... No. 7 *1A 1877 www.timescommunity.com '7, & <' 92 50 cents Rapp Briefs Spring Celtic festival planned at Smokehouse The Smokehouse Winery will host its annual “Imbolc Imbibing” event to celebrate the early spring Celtic festival Imbolc on Saturday, Feb 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Come take part and partake at the Celtic celebration Imbolc - the earliest beginnings of spring and a festival of light, warmth and fertility. Enjoy a mead tasting with meads from throughout the country, live Celtic music and tunes, traditional Imbolc -inspired foods and taste the new releases. A $12 fee includes tastings, entertainment, gourmet goods, glass of mead and souvenir wineglass! Please contact winery at 9873194 or check the web site: www.smokehousewinerybnb.com for information and directions. What will County look like in the future? Your opinion is needed as part of a series of local community meetings to be held the last two weeks of February, to gather information on what you regard as the area’s foremost assets and opportunities. The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Visioning Forum 2001 is about to get underway, to assess public opinion on a number of vital topics. Your thoughts on such matters as Education, Housing, - Transportation, Tourism, Natural Resources and Economic Development, among others, are very much needed. Plan to attend the Rappahannock community meeting to be held on Tuesday evening, Feb. 20 at the Rappahannock County Public Library from 7 to 9 p.m., together with two follow-up regional forums scheduled for April and May. Space is limited. To register, ,or for more information on how you can participate in the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Visioning Forum 2001, call the Regional Commission at 8297450. Local Emergency Planning to meet The Rappahannock County Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse. Interested residents are invited to attend. All are reminded that information on emergency planning, material safety data sheets and the County Emergency Operations Plarf a*-e available at the Office of Emergency Management in the Magistrate’s Office, 675-2315 or 675-3483. Happenings in Rappahannock • Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. the Washington Town Council will meet at the Town Hall. • There will not be a • Rappahannock Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 21. - , Rappahannock News r'v RO. Box 59 -■ Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) A time to remember Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Members and friends of the Sperryville United Methodist Church hung Valentines on a tree Sunday in honor or in memory of a loved one as part of their Sunday service. The Valentine tree tradition was started about four years ago. J Rick-off meeting for Relay By Bette Mahoney Rappahannock News Writer The first meeting of the Rappahannock County Chapter of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Team Captains will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. Everyone thinking about participating as a Team Captain in the Relay is invited to attend. The overall plans and preparations for the upcoming Relay will be discussed at the Kick-Off Meeting. Team packages and information will be available for pickup to help your team get started. Refreshments will also be served. The Relay for Life is the annual fund raising event of the Rappahannock County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The Relay will take place at the Rappahannock County Elementary School on May 18-19. Teams of 10 to 15 people will set up campsites and take turns moving around a track during this overnight event, which is both a celebration of life and a community party. The event is more than a fundraiser. Cancer education takes place. Survivors walk the first lap, symbolizing the progress we have made. Evening luminary ceremonies mejnorialize those special people who "have lost their battles with disease. Actual fund raising takes place before the event as Relay teams’ members solicit sponsors for themselves and their teams and through other activities such as bake sales and yard sales. Last year the Rappahannock County Relay raised $63,776 and was the seventh highest fundraiser in the nation among counties of its size. This represented a 10 percent increase from the funds raised the previous year, the first year the Relay was held in the County. This is a trend that the organizers of this year’s Relay would like to continue. See RELAY, Page A7 Mills shows style By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Though it may take some time to ascertain the educational philosophy of new School Board Chair Wesley Mills, he wasted no time at all in imprinting his management style on School Board meetings. By limiting the duration and directing the tone of public comment and staff reports, he managed a meeting that lasted not quite two hours in lieu of the four hour marathon that has typified Board meetings over the past few years. The meeting was also opened with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance-and though it has been some years since the Pledge was last publicly voiced, none in the packed gallery appeared to have forgotten those words. Chairman Mills provided some opening remarks that set the tone for this February meeting of the School Board. He said that the open session "is not a forum for public debate . . . noT for personnel issues." He then imposed a three minute limit on speakers, and suggested that any comments of greater length be submitted in writing. Budget may be a blockbuster Superintendent Dr, David Gangel's report was highlighted by discussions of the draft budget. Though the budget has not yet teen released to the public (that is expected on.or about Feb. 22), hirdinmasod elements of his budget draft that imply a new budget that will dictate a significant increase in the local contribution. Dr. Gangel said that the draft budget had a capital expenditure component of $771,649-an amount that includes nearly $260,000 for repair of the sewage treatment lagoon at the elementary school-a 9.11 percent salary increase for teachers and a four percent increase for other school employees. Board member Franklin Warner recalled that the Rappahannock County Education Association had called last month for a six percent salary' increase, and he asked why, in light of that request, did Dr. Gangel incorporate a nine percent increase into the budget. Dr. Gangel responded that it would require a greater increase than six percent to make Rappahannock County teacher salaries competitive and would help the school system to attract the qualSee SCHOOL, Pago A7 Rappahannock Bazaar launched a, At a meeting last week at the high school, founding board members Laurie Marshall, Carol Lucking, Alex Sharp and Jerry Ochs launched the Rappahannock Bazaar, a non-profit company founded to serve the County’s children and young adults. v * .* The Bazaar will establish and operate an indoor market in the apple cold storage facility in Sperryville, and the net proceeds from market operations will be used to fund the development and operation of KidSpace in the same building. What is unusual about this venture is that it will involve a mixture of commercial and non-profit activities to achieve its goals; it will involve the targeted beneficiaries, the County’s young people, in all phase of company development and operation; and it is designed to become self-supporting and self-sustaining soon after it commences operations. The commercial portion of the Bazaar will consist of a broad range of retail activities, including: flea market-type indoor booths available on a monthly basis (starting at $65 per month for a 10’xl2’ on a 6 month rental); consignments of antiques, household items, used major appliances and vehicles; a farmers’ market; plants and organic gardening supplies; organic coffees and bulk teas; “The Endless Bake Sale” featuring locally baked goods and organic bakery products from Whole Foods commercial bakery; dry goods and grocery specials; a used CD and video exchange; used books for sale or in-store use (in a coffee/tea lounge); and information booths for local non-profit organizations (no charge to those organizations for space). Some of the Bazaar features will develop over a few month A i pcuuu alters upcillUg, UUl tIt upeilUlg time (by May 1, 2001) much will be in place. Reservations are now being taken for booth rentals, and consignment goods will be accepted at the facility by arrangement. Call Jerry Ochs at 987-3311 for additional information. 8m BAZAAR, Page A4 The Rappahannock Bazaar logo was designed and produced by Vizual Innovation, the student-run company ot Laurie Marshall’s RCHS computer graphics art class. ifl

RCPS News By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • RCHS Building Trades teacher Mr. Scott Schlosser recently shared pictures of the completed recycling shed built by his Building Trades II class and in use at the Flatwood Recycling Center. Needless to say he was extremely proud of his students. The next time you visit Flatwood take a few minutes t,o check out the fine craftsmanship. • Periodically Mr. Schlosser’s students will advertise their services to raise funds for their department. If you ever have an opportunity to buy one of their picnic tables or storage sheds, you won’t be disappointed. In fact, if you are interested, call Mr. Schlosser at 987-8575 to place an order today. • If you are a friend or supporter of RCHS, please mark your calendars now for the next PAC (Principal’s/Parents’ Advisory Council) Meeting in the RCHS Library on Wednesday, Feb. 21. The meetings begin promptly at 6 p.m. and last only one hour. If you have not had an opportunity to attend, please do. The meetings are a wonderful opportunity for you to ask questions that have* been on your minds for a while or to find out how to get more involved in a particular area. Best of all, you will begin to realize how much the school cares about you and .your child. • Many of our staff members travel long distances to work in our county and we are very grateful to them all. And many volunteers work in a variety of areas to support our teachers and students in a multitude of ways. We are fortunate to have that level of ' support in this small community. Headwaters-the Public Education Foundation, CEPthe Curriculum Enrichment Program, Starfish Mentoring and the PTO all come to mind. There are others equally as important and that work just as hard. Mrs. Harriette Rosenblatt, RCES Art teacher^ remarked recently that though we (RCPS) are not perfect, the tremendous community support in terms of volunteerism and support of enrichment programs for our children is the reason she chooses to travel to Rappahannock to teach instead of staying in her home county. • The RCES PTO in order to thank our incredible K-12 staff is planning a special dance to be held in May just for staff members and their spouses, dates or friends. A committee of hardworking PTO parents is planning the event, dubbed the Buttercup Ball because of the beautiful fields of buttercups in bloom throughout Rappahannock at that time. If x»u would like to be a volunteer and help with the planning of this fun event, please call Committee Chair Mrs. Kaye Kohler at 937-6146 or 675-3128. • The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. in the RCES Cafeteria. As you may or may not know all of our PTO meetings include dinner. Please bring a pot luck dish and join the fun. Attendance is growing and because of that we are able to provide even more services to our teaching staff and students. Please become a part of this incredible group. Would you like to know how? dust call Mr. Jimmy Swindler, President, at 987-8597, or show up at the' next meeting. • Many thanks to the wonderful parents who provided dishes for the PTO Teacher Dinner at RCES on Conference Night. The wonderful cooks that participated were: Rosa Crocker, Donna Foster, Justine Rosenbaum, Camille Racer, Sherry HamillHuff, Marlina Lee, Raye Tupper, Jeannie Jenkins, Bayne eols & Spas Since 1973 ms SPACTACULAR SPA SALE GOING ON NOW! m 2 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS 347-2815 °p™ 825-5645 WARRENTON Around CULPEPER [Yes! I □ Please enter my new subscription to: I is I Happahantioch News Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..$21.°° Elsewhere in the U.S.*27. Name _ Address City. State_ Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. 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The food was delicious and the teachers thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to relax for an hour i with their I c o 1 - J leagues, f Mrs. Teresa Wayland helped to keep things “flowing” with the assistance of many of those who cooked as well as other willing parents: Mrs. Kaye Kohler, Mr. Jimmy Swindler, Mr. Ron Makela, and Mrs. Angela Stout. • The RCES Spring Book Fair will be held March 28April 3. As many of you know this is a wonderful event that provides funds for the purchase of new books for our library, but it is also an opportunity to get our children more excited about reading. A RCHS parent Mr. Peter Kreyling remarked recently that his father never said no if he requested a book. He may not have purchased toys or candy, but he never said no the purchase of a book. He was sending a powerful message about the importance of reading. • RCMS teacher Mrs. Lilo Wofle reports that the information learned at the Staff Training on Feb. 1 and 2 is being heavily used in sixth and seventh grade, and the students are responding very positively. I am hearing similar reports from teachers throughout the system in other areas K-12. The strategies include ways to get every child involved in the learning process. (No child is able to opt out of learning.) • If you are r k a parent oi a child who will enter Kindergarten next fall, or you know someone who is, please be k reminded B t h a t B KinderW. garten regis trai tion k will ' take place April o - o . W This is a special time for these young children and their parents. Parents are invited to visit the school this spring with their youngsters so that the first day of school in the fall is an easier transition. If children enter a familiar setting in September, it is much more comfortable for them. Our staff works very hard to make the registration process as fun and non-stressful as possible. Please call RCES at 987-8259 anytime to schedule an appointment. • Once again Headwatersthe Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation is interviewing staff members who have applied for minigrants. Headwaters awards grants of up to $1,000 for a variety of projects which will benefit our students. This spring wo had 13 applications from staff at RCES and RCHS, more than ever before. Because the amount allocated for these grants is limited, and very dependent upon donations received by Headwaters, it was not possible to fund every request in spite of the value of each one to our students. It is wonderful that so many teachers are looking for ways to make wonderful things happen in their classrooms, and we encourage them not to give up! But to keep trying to make these RAPPAHANNOCK RAP1DAN fit 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. Rappahannock County High School 2000-2001 Honor Roll ~ Third Advisory Brought to you courtesy of Rappahannock National Bank RNB ALL A HONOR RQU SOPHOMORES SENIORS Amanda Sims Amber Welch JUNIORS Jason Pullen Garner Smythe Kori Alexander Joshua Anderson EIGHTH GRADE Morgan Blubaugh Brittany Davis Jenny Ferdetta Kelsey Hutcheson Anna Kreyling Paige Lysaght Sarah Mills Mattie Nawrocki Richard Stanley Cadee Starr Leslie Williams Ashley Wright All. A-B HONOR ROLL SENIORS Samantha Breeden Eva Han schmidt Christopher Payne Jeffrey Simeon Jeremy Slack Jennifer Waters Catherine Whelan JUNIORS Holly Long Lea Pyne Lauren Thornhill Betsy Welk Kevin Yowell SOPHOMORES Dawn Andreoni Christopher Bowers Allyson Dodson Amber Pierce Rachel Sharp Jason Simeon Karie Von Fange FRESHMEN Julia Baumgardner Christopher Ehrhart Sara Hathaway Erica Hilscher Lara Kreyling Laura Maloney Robin Oyster Anna Reeve Lesley Taubenberger Brian Taylor EIGHTH GRADE Mike Harrison Megan Humbles Ben Sheffield Amanda Smith Jessica Smith Sandy Swain Dustin White things happen. • This writer is fortunate to work on the Mini-Grant Committee with four very committed individuals: Mr. Peter Kreyling, Chair; Mrs. Margaret Gottlieb; Mr. Tom Taylor; and Mrs. Laurel Van Horn. • Adult Education classes are now in full swing and students and teachers seem to be very happy. Many thanks to the talented instructors who are involved in the program: Mr. John Norman (Welding), Mrs. Darcy Canton (Guitar), Ms. Kathy Whalen (Excel), Mr. Roger Segalla (Internet and Stock Market), Ms. Michelle Powell (Watercolors), Mr. George Colvin (Line Dancing), Mr. Wilson Atkins (Chair Caning) and Mr. Marco Terriza (Spanish). The Basic Repairs class is scheduled to begin on Saturday mornings at the end of March and there are still openings. In this class you may bring your weed-eater, roto-tiller or lawn mower, learn how to fix it and get it ready for spring gardening. There has also been revived interest in the Couples Dance Class. We only need two more couples to make this class a reality. It will run for six weeks beginning next Wednesday night, if there is enough interest shown. Interested? Please call Jan Makela, Program Coordinator, at 987-8259 before Friday, Feb. 16. • Many of our Rappahannock kids partici pated in the District 14 Banti Competition at Loudoun Valley High School on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2 and 3. Many of our students auditioned for this band from the middle and high schools. By audition scores the following students were selected for various bands: Samantha Breeden, Piccolo, Symphonic Band; Brittany Bradley, Bass Clarinet, Symphonic Band; Wendy Gillis; Alto Sax, Concert Band; Kelsey Hutcheson, Bassoon, Middle School Band; Jacob Stilley, Trombone, Middle School Band; Lauren Powell was first alternate on Oboe; Holly Long was first alternate on Piccolo. The bands rehearsed for eight hours Friday and five hours on Saturday and then played a concert for the public Each band, made up of 110 students from all schools in District 14, had a guest codductor. District 14 includes Winchester, Loudoun, Warren, Strasburg and Frederick counties. , These students represent the highest band achievement for our area, and have worked on their own to master scales and sight reading. Congratulations to them all. , • The public schools ar<e such fun and exciting places to be. There is always something interesting happening and it is seldom boring. Consider becoming a part of our volunteer force. Just call 987-8259 and request a volunteer application. • Have a great week! WGDS happenings By Ginny Leser Rappahannock News Writer • Students at Wakefield country uay ocnooi nave started preparations for the Valentine Dance that will be held on Friday evening. Members of the i Student I Government and the I Key Club are spon- I soring the dance to 1 benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. • Key Club members are also looking into ways that WCDS can be an active partner w our Embassy in India to provide relief for the country’s thousands of earthquake victims. Local area residents interested in helping can call Key Club President, Dana Ferreira at WCDS at 635 8555. • Students, teachers, and staff members “worked le ropes ana me hoops” last week in support of the American Heart Association’^ Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. Pledges for tlje American H e a r " t Association are still being acceptThe Wakefield Country Day school Lady Owls Basketball Team is enjoying an immensely successful season with a record of 14-1. With two games left, WCDS is nearing the end of a great run. II % » Jessica Haase honored Jessica Haase of Sperryville was recently named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2000 semester at Murray State University in Murray, Ky. Students must achieve a grade point average ranging from 3.5 to a perfect 4.00 to Have You Heard? Diane Markva, M.Ed., CCC, Audiologist NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS IS PREVENTABLE How The Damage Pants Lou<l noise assaults the delicate hair cells of the inner ear. This typically occurs gradually and without pain. Early Wakni.no Signs • A ringing or buzzing (Tinnitus) in the ears immediately after exposure to noise. • A slight muffling of sounds after exposure making it difficult to understand people when you leave a noisy area. • Difficulty understanding speech. You can hear the words, txit you can't understand all of them. BtfUEcnoM To avoid noise-induced hearing loss, Imv attention to the noises around you and turn down the volume whenever (xiesible. Avoid or limit the time spent at noisy sports events, rock concerts, and nightclubs. Wear adequate hearing protection, such us foam ear plugs, custom ear protection or carmufls, when you must be in a noisy environment or when using loud equipment. If you experience any of the early warning signs, have your hearing tested by a licensed audiologist or have your ears examined by your doctor. BETTER HEARING ~ BETTER LIVING FAUQUIER HEARING SERVICES 540-341-7118 WARRENTON be included during the teriji. Ms. Haase received a 4.00,* Established in 1922 IJy the Kentucky General Assembly, Murray Stale University has beconje known through the years as a student-centered university where the emphasis is <Jn academic excellence. Located in west Kentucky with ftn enrollment of 9,100 students, Murray State Js ranked in the top tier ;©f southern colleges and universities. R.H. 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In Briefs RLEP directors to meet Feb. 19 * The February board of directors meeting for RLEP, the Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection, will take place Monday, Feb. 19 at .7:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock .County Library. The meeting is open to the public. Outdoor fires Unlawful before 4 p.m. Virginia’s 4 p.m. Burning Law will go into effect on Feb. 15. The 4 p.m. Burning Law comes into effect each spring and is different from the burning bans which are invoked only during periods of extreme fire danger. In brief the 4 p.m. Burning Law states: No burning before 4 p.m. Feb. 15 through April 30 of each year, if the fire is in, or within 300 feet of woodland, brushland or fields containing dry grass or other flammable material. The leading cause of forest fires in Virginia continues to be debris burning. Because forest fuels have cured during the winter months, the fire danger is higher in early spring than in summer when the forest and grasses are green with new growth. The 4 p.m. Burning Law is one of the most effective tools * used in the prevehtion of forest fires. Localities may have more restrictive outdoor burning laws. Ennis selected for Sorensen Institute Dell Ennis of Midland has been selected to participate in the University of Virginia prestigious Sorensen Institute for •Political Leadership’s Candidate Training Program. ‘ Ennis, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates from the 31st District, is one of ' only 19 participants chosen from the Commonwealth of Virginia for this intense program, to be held at the University of Virginia Feb. 1618. The weekend program will focus on such issues as Ethics .in Campaigning, the use of * t’olls, and the basics of running h political campaign in 'Virginia. The three-day prot gram is totally non-partisan, hnd all costs are paid by the Pew Charitable Trust. The Sorensen Institute program is operated as a public service designed to help new candidates run effective and ethical campaigns for public office. “I am deeply honored to have been chosen for this prestigious program,” Ennis said. “The beneficiaries will be the voters of the 31st District.” Comments welcomed If you are interested in helping the disabled in our community, there is a new State Plan for Independent Living now being written in Richmond that could use your input. This plan contains goals, strategies and budgetary impacts of independent living initiatives. The Statewide Independent Living Council is asking the public to comment on this draft plan to assure that this plan meets the needs of Virginia’s people with disabilities. What this plan can do is empower persons with significant disabilities to be able to live more independent, effective lives, improving the quality of their lives. It can help establish new Centers for Independent Living and assist the existing Centers with additional funds to support more services available to the disabled public. The closest Center for Independent Living is in Culpeper and is open one day week, on Mondays. With additional funding, this center could be open all week, providing information and advocacy to the disabled community in Orange, Madison and Rappahannock counties. If you are interested in commenting on the new State Plan for Independent Living, do so before Friday, March 16. Visit the web site at www.vasilc.org or call 804-6730119 to request a copy for comment. Annual Bland contest slated for Feb. 25 Now is the time for all young musicians to time up their instruments and vocalize their voices. The Rappahannock Lions Club has sponsored annual Bland Music contests for many years as part of a statewide program dedicated to encouraging students skills and to provide a showcase for their unique talents. This year’s competition is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25 at The Theatre in Washington. Student musicians are eligible to participate if they reside in Rappahannock or are attending school in the county. Registration forms will be available at school offices, at the public library, from music teachers or Lions Club members. As in past years, cash awards to the winners and certificates of participation to all students who perform will be contributed by the Lions Club. For more information contact Lion David Gillis at 987-8096. This weekend at Blue Moon Award-winning songwriter and recording artist “Stevie Guitar” Sparks will be hosting Open Mic Night at Sperryville’s Blue Moon Cafe this spring. The D.C. area native is a 35 year veteran of the music business. Sparks has played with such musical icons as Boz Skaggs, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Ian Tyson, Buddy Miles and Jimmy Messina. Now residing in Centreville, he’s been a fixture for years in the music scene of Maui, Hawaii, where he recorded his last CD - “Flight Of The Magic Tortoise”, with an eight-piece band. Check out his web site - www.leisurescience.com - for regional appearances monthly, and join Sparks for Open Mic at The Blue Moon Cafe on these Fridays: Feb 16, March 2 and March 23. Also appearing this weekend at Blue Moon will be Black Sheep on Saturday, Feb. 16. Lauren Thornhill honored by Junior Cotillions The National League of Junior Cotillions, Culpeper Chapter has honored student volunteers who have served as assistants for the 2000-01 season. Assistant volunteers are chosen from a select group that has met guidelines which include: maintaining honor roll status at their schools, interest in community service and leadership roles in their schools, churches and social organizations. Lauren Thornhill, a parttime student at Rappahannock County High School and a part-time homeschooler was recently honored. Miss Thornhill, an honor student, has received several academic awards and is very involved in 4-H Clubs, Pony Club and enjoys horseback riding. For more information call 937-8959. I I The family of James Harrison Hitt wishes to thank each and , everyone for their ; prayers, cards, food, flowers and other acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our Father and Husband. May God bless you all. ~ Shirley Hitt and Family. RAPPAHANNOCK HUNT POINT-TO-POINT RACES For Information Call: Oliver Brown 540-547-2810 Janet O’Keefe 540-547-2993 Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE wiring our new South Main Street, 3rd Floor from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION l*nn,i(lini> {(/tirdahle. ()ualil\ l.egal Serviees Sinet /0J5 * Colonel J.R. Bourgeois inducted into National Band Hall of Fame By Tanya M. Richey Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock resident, Colonel John R. Bourgeois, USMC (ret.) was inducted into the National Band Association’s Hall of Fame of Distinguished Band Conductors at Troy State University at Troy, Alabama on Feb. 3. Colonel Bourgeois was the director of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band for over 17 years and until his retirement in 1996, he served under nine presidents, from Eisenhower to Clinton. Bourgeois was lauded by leaders of the American band community at a ceremony which included a banquet. His installation was formalized by the unveiling of a portrait depicting him as Director of the Marine Band. Membership in the Hall of Fame is open to any band master in the United States who has made a national impact on the American band movement. The inductee is voted upon by a board of electors which represent the five national band organizations. Colonel Bourgeois, who was the 25th Director of the Marine Band, joins three of his predecessors in the Hall of Fame: William F. Santelmann 21st Director (1940-1955), William H.Santelmann 19th Director (1898-1928), and John Philip Sousa 17th Director (1880-1892). This was the second major national honor Bourgeois has received in the past several months. Last August in Dallas, Texas he was named the American Man of Music for the triennium 2000-2003 by the national music fraternity, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Among past recipients of this award have been Aaron Copland, William Schuman and William Warfield. The previous recipient was national Symphony Conductor Leonard Slatkin. Since his retirement in 1996, Bourgeois occupies his time guest-conducting and teaching and writing. He has a chair endowed in his name at Loyola University in New Colonel J.R. Bourgeois Orleans, where he teaches one week each semester. He edits a series of wind-band music for Wingert-Jones Publishers called “The Bourgeois Editions.” He has also written a historical chapter on the Marine Band for the book, “The Marines.” He has conducted adult-community bands on cruises that have taken him to the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. This past summer’s highlight was a tour of Tuscany culminating with 4 concert in the Vatican for the Jubilee Year and an audience with Pope John Paul II. This summer’s venture is a 17 day tour of China which includes a five day trip through the three gorges. Bourgeois is a past presi dent of the American Band masters and the National Band Association. He is currently President and C.E.O. of the John Philip Sousa Foundation and a member of the board of the Rappahannock Historical Society. He came to Rappahannock from Capital Hill as a “weekender” in 1986 for escape therapy from the governmental grind. 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Bazaar From Page A1 KidSpace will be designed and developed to meet the needs of Rappahannock youth and, in fact, selection of features will be determined by the young people themselves. There will be no constraints to the selection of these features, other than safety and the availability of funds from Bazaar operations to finance their development. Suggestions to date include: a recreation area with pool tables, ping pong tables, and audio-visual equipment; an under-18 club; a computer center with highspeed Internet access; performance space; lounge, library and study space, and an indoor swimming pool (that would have to come later). Investigations have commenced into various services that may be offered, such as tutoring, workshops and short courses, and crisis intervention. Interested teens should contact Laurie Marshall at the high school or by phone (987-8542) or Carol Lucking (987-7204, extension 202) for additional information. The Rappahannock Bazaar will be a community experience with a most worthwhile objective: to provide local leisure-time and employment alternatives to Rappahannock’s youth. The Rappahannock Bazaar logo is the first representation of the teens’ involvement in the organization—it was designed and produced by Vizual Innovationz, the student-run company of Laurie Marshall’s RCHS computer graphics art class—and it won’t, by any means, be the last. Call 987-3311 for details on the Rappahannock Bazaar and KidSpace or e-mail rappbazaar@yahoo.com. Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc. An Ohio not for profit IkihW agency Providing international adoption services through P.ussia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Ouatemala, Kazakhstan and Romania 330-725-5521 • Toll Free 1-877-587-9251 • bbadoption@msn.com Free Informational Adoption Seminar Sunday, February 25, 2001 • 1 to 4 p.m. Embassy Suites, 1900 Diagonal Road • Alexandria, VA 22314 Hotel requires $3 parking fee. Call today—reservations required, limited seating. Immediate referral of children available to qualified adoptive families. Winter bluebirds “Gone away is the bluebird” goes the winter song. Here in the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley the bluebirds haven’t gone anywhere. Looking out the bedroom window I often exchange winter glances with a bluebird perched on the rain gutter drinking water the morning sun has melted off our frozen tin roof. During the winter, bluebirds roam the fields and fencerows in small family groups — adults and the young they raised during the previous summer. Such flocks tend to remain in the same general area where they spent the summer unless extremely bad weather causes them to temporarily move southward. Bluebirds may use the nesting boxes in which they raised their young as winter roosting places — a good reason not to remove nest boxes during the winter. A wellknown photograph appeared years ago in National Geographic magazine showing the inside of a bluebird box opened at night near Beltsville, Md. Nearly a dozen bluebirds were clustered inside. More frequently they roost in abandoned woodpecker nests in dead tree snags. Whether to clean out old bluebird nests in the fall is a matter of some debate. While the old nests may provide some insulation for over wintering roosting bluebirds, studies have shown that old nests may harbor parasites that may infest the inhabitants. Of course old nests remain in natural cavities but tend to decompose faster there than in artificially built nesting boxes. Other Reduce Your Tux Rite.* Get A Home Equity Line From F&M. You worked hard to buy a home. Put your home to work for you with a Home Equity Line from F&M. An F&M Home Equity Line gives you the freedom to write checks for the things you need or the things you want. And best of all, unlike most loans, the interest you pay is tax-deductible.* Use your F&M Home Equity Line to build that new deck. Add a bedroom. Remodel the kitchen. Finance your kids' education. Consolidate your high interest bills. Whatever you need money for today, an F&M Home Equity Line is the affordable alternative for your financial needs. There are no closing costs** and it’s easy to apply. Call our Instant Loan Line at 1-800-903-5399 or stop by and talk to one of our loan officers today. * Consult your tax advisor • ‘ For no closing costs, loan must exceed $10,000 and be active tor a minimum ot 24 months II equity line is closed within 24 months, borrower must reimburse bank all closing costs. Property insurance is required on all loans secured by real estate www.fmnatl.com/indexwin htm studies have shown that old nests left in bluebird houses also harbor the eggs of tiny wasps that feed on the parasites, thereby benefiting the bluebirds that re-use the birdhouse. In summer bluebirds are insect eaters but in the fall they change their diet to wild fruits. Dogwood, sumac, wild crabapple, viburnum and cedar fruits are preferred fall and early winter fare. Other fruits such as holly and privet only seem to appeal to bluebirds in late winter. Perhaps these fruits mellow in cold weather, or maybe they just don’t appeal to the birds and are eaten only after tastier fruits are no longer available. On a recent walk, my wife and I found a clump of blue feathers on the ground beneath some red cedar trees. The feathers had apparently been plucked from a bluebird by some predator. We wondered if the Cooper’s hawk we have been seeing here lately might have been the culprit. The similarity in color between the bluebird feathers and the many cedar berries scattered on the ground was remarkable. The blue in bluebird feathers comes from reflected color, not blue pigment. If you destroy the surface of a bluebird feather by pounding it with a hammer, the feather will turn black. The feather’s surface contains tiny prismlike structures that reflect blue from the surface of an otherwise black feather. While bluebirds don’t require live insects in winter, they appreciate them as a treat. Some people enjoy feeding bluebirds live mealworms. Meal “worms” are larvae of a tenebrionid beetle. These larvae can be bought at bait stores or pet shops. The cost of providing enough of them to feed a flock of bluebirds daily is prohibitive. To offset this, you can raise mealworms yourself. As -VQU<r P>C&L a boy, I raised mealworms just for the fun of it, having been given some by my piano teacher who raised them to feed his pet lizard. All you need is a plastic shoe storage box with a lid. In the box, place enough dry, old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats) to completely cover the “worms.” Add a fresh slice of apply to give the worms moisture. Mealworms develop into small, half-inch long beetles that quickly lay eggs, which hatch into more mealworms. Put a handful of mealworms into a small pet food dish close to where you see bluebirds perching. The birds will quickly discover the worms. Then the fun begins. If you give a whistle or call each time you provide the worms, bluebirds can learn to come when they are called. If you’re a patient soul and take the time, you can coax a bluebird to take a mealworm from your hand.'* If you don’t want to bother with live insects, commercial foods for insect-loving birds are available, made from dried, roasted grubs. You can find “bird grub” in bird feeding specialty stores and catalogs. But I can’t attest to how eagerly bluebirds respond to them. Doug Pifer, with a keen eye on the nature that is around us, writes from White Post. Group show at gallery A multi-media show of work by the members of the Middle Street Gallery will be featured throughout the month of February. This exhibition proudly showcases the wide variety of highly talented artists who frequently display their work in the area’s only non-profit artspace. GUHr SHOW National Guard Armory Woodstock, VA (451 Hoover Road) Feb 17-18rh • Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10-4 S4.00 Adult "The Gun Show with Guns" Commonwealth Collectibles (540) 563 0827 I SI, Exit 2S3, 42 North, Turn right at Ox Road, follow to Hoover Road, turn right .Armory is across bridge, 30 miles South of Winchester. % Featured 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 February thte gallery is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. $o 6 p.m. Call 675-3440 f{jr information. *« RECYCLE 4 11 ' I . * ON ALL MERCHANDISE MARKED WITH MERCHANDISE! Peebles Great Fashions. Great Prices. 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O’ Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Wednesday. February 14, 2001 A5 Student/Athlete Spotlight Daniel Dart Sports: Basketball and Soccer Class in school: Senior Favorite subject in school: Art with Ms. Marshall Most memorable high school sports moment: Earlier this year we played a basketball game at home against Highland from Warrenton. They were winning by 15 points in the third quarter and acting like they had the game in the bag. We fought back and beat them by one point in the last minute. It was great! Favorite food: French Fries Favorite book: The Haunting by Joan Lowry Nixon Favorite TV show: That ‘70’s Show” Favorite movie: Half - Baked Favorite music/performer: Outkast Graduation ambition: When I graduate from High School, I’m going to college and study to become a residential architect. What I like most about RCHS: I know everybody and everybody knows me. Son of: Lori Dart of Amissville Brother: Jacob, 7 years old Photos courtesy of David Clanagan BIGHT ON TARGET: Rachel Sharp, 1st Team All District delivers one of her powerful spikes. i; Rachel Sharp 1st STeam All District JT r sr , Sophomore Rachel Sharp *was selected at the annual •; post-season coaches meeting to t’be one of the members of the *:Bull Run District’s 1st Team * Volleyball players. The coaches * selected six girls to be mem* bers of this team. One of the most intimidat' ing net players in the District, she was the only member of the Districts’ 1st team that was not a senior. Known throughout the league as a hard hitter and tough competitor, her spike was something that opposing players did not look forward to being in front of. The Lady Panthers finished the year in sixth place with a District record of two and ten. Senior Jessica Skinner from the District champion Clarke County Eagles was selected as the Bull Run District Player of the Year. Ms. Sharp joins the following girls as members of the 1st team: Jessica Skinner, Clarke County High School Kristie Burton, Clarke Country High School Lindsay Miller, Strasburg High School Lauren Taylor, Madison County High School Julie Englehart, Brentsville District High School. This Week In Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was the week that saw the end of one sport and the recognition of one team member. It was also the ringing of the bell for the final lap of winter sports as remaining contests come to a conclusion prior to the beginning of District competitions. Basketball It was a two-game week for the Panther Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. The Junior Panther 8th grade boys’ team had finished up a fine season the week before and those boys began to think about what spring sports they were heading for. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Varsity and JV teams traveled to George Mason to square off against the Bull Run District leading Mustangs. The Mustangs came out attacking and pressured the Rapp squad into too many first-half mistakes. The result was a 35 to 21 halftime lead that the GM squad never relinquished. The final score had the Mustangs still on top of the District as the Panthers fell 70 to 48. Senior BJ Christian had a season high 15 points to lead the RCHS team in the losing effort. The Junior Varsity suffered the same result as they fell behind early in their game with the George Mason JV team by the score of 34 to 18 at the half. The game ended with the Mustang JV squad winning by the score of 54 to 42. Sophomore Darryl Cropp led the Rapp JV team with a season high 16 points. On Friday, Feb. 9, the Strasburg Rams came to the RCHS gym to play the Panthers on Seniors Night. The enthusiastic crowd and the excitement of the final home game had the Panther five playing their best first quarter of the season. Scoring 17 first-quarter points, it looked like it was going to be a thriller as the Rams led 19 to 17 at the quarters’ end. Too many bad passes and turnovers sunk the Panthers chance for victory in the second quarter and they fell behind 40 to 26 as the first half came to a close. Although the Rapp squad had a good second half, scoring 36 points, it wasn’t enough to catch the Strasburg team as they won 79 to 61. Senior Mark Wharton and sophomore Kerry Grigsby led the Panthers with 14 points each. BJ Christian added 13 in the losing effort. The Junior Varsity suffered a similar fate falling to the JV team from Strasburg by the score ot 59 to 41. Both teams travel to Brentsville District High School for the final game of the regular season on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Bull Run District quarterfinals will kick-off on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and involve the Varsity team only. The Panthers are currently in sixth place with a 2 and 9 record. They will most likely face either Madison or Clarke County High Schools at their home court for the opening game of the District playoffs. Volleyball The Lady Panthers finished their season this past week with a quiet defeat at Brentsville. Prior to that, they lost their last contest of the regular season against that same Brentsville Tiger team right here at home on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Unable to sustain their attack, the Lady Panthers lost two games to none by the score of 15 to 3 and 15 to 13. That lose, which gave the Lady Panthers a 2 and 10 regular season District record, set them up for a quarterfinal game at the home of the Lady Tigers on Thursday, Feb. 8. The Junior Varsity Panthers had finished their season on that same Tuesday, but with a different outcome. The JV squad beat the JV Tigers two to none by the score of 15 to 10 and 15 to 11. The JV Panthers finished their season with a respectable five District wins. Together with the young squad that currently exists on the Varsity, this should be a good sign for the next few years. witn the regular season over, the quarterfinals saw the Varsity Panthers travel to Brentsville on Thursday, Feb. 8 for the District playoff game between the 6th (RCHS) and 3rd (BDHS) seeds. The Lady Panthers never challenged and watched their season fade quietly away, losing two games to none by the score of 15 to 4 and 15 to 5. It was the season that never was for the Rapp squad as their inexperience plagued them continually and they never were quite able to put it all together and win two in one night. With almost everyone back, including 1st Team All District player, Sophomore Rachel Sharp, and an aggressive group of girls from the JV team, next season poses a lot of hope for the future of Panther volleyball. Other sports info Saturdays: The indoor soccer league continues their program with instruction and games from 4 until 8 p.m. Photos courtesy of David Clanagan FINAL: Senior Mark Wharton in his final game at the RCHS gym. CHEERS: Coach Julie Atkins after the presentation of Varsity blankets to seniors, left to right, Tiffany Early, Renee Godwin and Stefanie Huhn. Sundays: Softball clinics/instruction continues for all girls in grades 6 to 12 from 12:30 until 2 p.m. Baseball clinics/instruction continues for all boys in grades 6 to 12 from 2 until 4 p.m. Upcoming athletic events Feb. 17 Away Districts - Wrestling Clarke Cnty 11 a.m. Feb. 20 Away Districts - Basketball TBD Feb. 21 Away Districts - Forensics Madison TBD Feb. 22 Away Districts - Basketball TBD Feb. 23 Away Districts - Basketball TBD Feb. 24 Away Districts - Cheerleading Manassas Prk TBD For sports visit our website at: www. sports .com Sallie Mae Cup Standings • Washington, d.c., as of 1/4/2001 * “The Sallie Mae Cup is a unique competition brought to you by Sallie Mae to honor the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievements of high school student athletes ’ ■ ■ ■ a a* _ a a a*- ■ mm a ^ ■ . —- ------ — .WkVi A 4 nign wnuui ouurv Frederick Douglass High School ....90.28 Courtland High School.90.00 King George High School.90.00 Orange County High School.87.50 Gar-Field High School.85.32 Hylton High School. 84.62 Thomas A. Edison High School.84.17 Centreville High School.83.99 mgn scnooi score Centennial High School.83.75 Bell High School.83.18 Woodberry Forest School.82.89 Chopticon High School.82.86 Loudoun Valley High School.80.00 Broadneck High School.78.81 Fauquier High School.78.21 Potomac Falls High School.78.06 nign >cnooi score Fredericksburg Christian School ....77.50 Magruder High School.77.04 Oakton High School.76.85 Luray High School. 75.00 Mount Hebron High School.74.31 Gwynn Park High School.72.64 Stafford High School.71.90 Grace Brethren School.71.17 High School ***** Score Glenelg High School.71.04 Culpeper County High School.70.83 George Mason Sr. High School.69.71 Damascus High School.69.15 Eleanor Roosevelt School .69.08 Thomas S. Wootton High School ...68.75 The sum of the interior angles of a polygon = 180 (n-2) 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 salliemae.com

-ftappafjannocfe Jietog— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@tlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com ft WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2001 Our View Bazaar A great model and a wonderful opportunity for the County’s children What a concept. A non-profit organization dedicated to creation of a place for the young people of the County—and self-supporting too! The model created by the Rappahannock Bazaar is an interesting and worthwhile one. In a County where worthy non-profits outnumber MacDonalds (thank goodness) and make contribution decisions difficult, and where teenagers often travel sixty plus miles to engage in a social activity, the Bazaar approach looks promising. All it needs is people to sell, people to buy, and the kids to create their space. We’ll watch for its opening this spring, and give it a good look—you should too. Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News welcomes Letters to the Editor from its readers as a forum for discussion of local public affairs subjects. >• WRITE: Letters to the Editor P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 FAX: (540)675-3088 EMAIL: Bwayland@timespapers.com To be considered for publication: Letters must be signed by the writer. Messages sent via e-mail must say Letter to the Editor' to distinguish them from other messages not meant for publication. Include address and phone for verification (not to be published). Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length. Personal attacks will not be published. Long letters from those with special authority on a current issue may be treated as a guest column (with your photo/requested). If possible, type your letter double spaced using upper and lower case. Due to volume, letters cannot be acknowledged. All are appreciated and will be read with interest toward the newspaper’s editori- al values. Letters must be received by noon Monday to be considered for * that week’s publication. Rappahannock Today e. Rappahannock News Photo/Gerald Ochs HEADS UP! Building Traders tend to overhead concerns at CCLC’s Washington School. Letters School funding questioned Under discussion by school authorities is a funding formula used by the state to apportion state moneys to local school districts. By this formula this county receives far less funding proportionately than do adjacent counties which also have much larger tax bases. The pretext for this outcome is that the average wealth here is high. What is not factored in is that for various reasons these supposed sources are not available- they cannot be reached- as they might be for example with a county income tax. This school system needs more money for continued ability to offer high grade education and the children should not be victimized by the circumstances described. And our tax base is not adequate to meet the challenge. The formula needs to be changed—adjusted in some way so that the county receives its fair share of state moneys. The group presenting the case at the Jan. 23 meeting at the high school seeks redress, as I understand them, by action of the legislature. There are problems here. Any revision upward of our revenues will be at the expense of school jurisdictions that are doing better than we are — the “pie” is probably fixed as to size. Then too our Delegate would presumably have to at least support if not spon sor such legislation. But his interest seems to center on something called ' “school choice,” an untested concept that' may have little utility in rural areas. “School choice” is very much in vogue in Republican circles these days and Mr. Katzen has political ambitions that may not coincide with our interests here. It seems to me, the county-some forni of private organization here-with an 1 interest in educating these children will have to take the matter to court to break the deadlock. Possibly a “class action” suit of some sort. I see no other remedy G. H. Sharp Washington! Try to cure voter apathy It is difficult to understand how Mr. Lee Bird, could make so many factual errors, and overlook other facts in his opinion piece of Feb. 7. For example, the media announced A1 Gore winning Florida before the polls closed in the central time zone of Florida’s panhandle. The call was reversed only after the panhandle polls closed. His so-called “incompetent” voting machines were not only in poor districts, but in several others as well. According to contemporary news reports however, the heavily Democrat counties polling places, staffed entirely by Democrats, seemed to have more trouble than the others. Or was it that the canvassing boards, also largely Democrat staffed in these counties, were expected to be better able to see an A1 Gore dimple. It should also be noted that the lack of any standards in what should be consid ered “voter intent” with regard to pregnant, dimpled, etc. chad was offensive to the U.S. Supreme Court, on a seven to two vote. (While observing that a Texas law, signed by then Governor Bush called for a hand recount of similar ballots in close elections, the inclusion of “voter intent” standards in that law was overlooked). With regard to obfuscation and delaying tactics, the A1 Gore five page instruction on how to disqualify the largely U.S. military overseas absentee ballots was obscene; the lengthy court battles by A1 Gore surrogates to throw out 25,000 domestic absentee ballots was almost as disgusting. Surprisingly, or maybe not, these actions were overlooked by Mr. Bird, as were the many electoral boards where absentee ballots are not counted if their total would not affect the election outcome, (but maybe would affect the total popular vote). Certainly, there were voting and voter problems, in Florida and elsewhere. Hopefully we have seen the last of the punch card ballots, and the country will progress to some sort of ballot and voting system uniformity. Voter apathy however will probably remain the biggest problem as it causes or contributes to voters ignoring instructions, failing to request help, and even selling their votes as in Milwaukee’s cigarettes for votes scandal. While not a complete cure for voter apathy, requiring new or relocated voters, or those who have not voted for perhaps four elections, to register or re-register well prior to the election (as in Virginia), coupled with frequent review and purging of vot^r records, encourages folks to pay some attention, helps minimize fraud, and could lead to better informed voters. Erma and Tbm Pendergast Washington Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News = 40 YEARS AGO l Feb. 23, 1961 * «• Ik K ft ft I I' ft ft ft ft On Monday H.S. Barksdale, Herbert Foster, Andrew Williams and Emory Russell toured the Aileen Knitwear Mill in Strasburg. They were very much impressed with the operations there. After talking with a plant representative they feel that the next Aileen plant will be located in Rappahannock as the company continues to expand. Just when a new plant will be opened is not yet known. The 4-H Club Tractor Maintenance project will have the first of a series of five meetings at Russell Brother’s Garage in Flint Hill on Feb. 28. Leaders for the project will be Wallace Russell, Raymond Sutphin and Eddie Sutphin. The 4-H Tractor program is designed to teach young men to be safe and intelligent machine operators. They are given the opportunity by the “learn by doing” process to properly operate and maintain tractors and other farm machines. The project should be a natural for all farm boys in the county. For the second time this season, Rappahannock Panthers defeated the Marshall basketball team by one point with a score of 35 to 34. The game was played on the Marshall court Tuesday night with tension high and spectators excited. For such a close contest, the good sportsmanship of everyone concerned was noticeably outstanding. 20 YEARS AGO Feb. 12, 1981 • Mrs. Virginia Miller Lindstrom resigned last week from the Board of the Rappahannock County Library after being involved since its establishment in 1963. As a member of the trustee board, Mrs. Lindstrom helped usher the red brick building through its transformation into one of Rappahannock’s showcases. Few communities with a population as small and scattered as Rappahannock’s can boast of a public library at all, much less one housed in so impressive a structure. Douglas Nichols and David Atkins, both of Flint Hill, will be honored for earning Boy Scouting’s highest accolade, the Eagle Award, at a recognition dinner next week in Winchester. For his community project, David Atkins organized a Bike-Rodeo at the elementary school and undertook the clean-up of the Baptist Church’s cemetery in Flint Hill. Doug Nichols took senior citizens on a fishing expedition and cleaned up and fenced the Willis Chapel grave site at Huntly. Both young men are currently in college. Both were members of Troop 36 in Flint hill. The Blue and Gold Banquet of the Amissville Scout Pack 50 was held Saturday evening in the social hall of the Amissville United Methodist Church. Scouts, their families and guests enjoyed a buffet dinner, award ceremony and musical entertainments. Scouts were Chris Moyles, Robbie Settle, Neil Curtis, Kinsey Thayer, Kevin Fifield, Rodney Ramey, Randy Ramey, Wayne Dodson and Sean Wayland. 10 YEARS AGO Feb. 14, 1991 Remembering the Operation Desert Storm troops on Valentine s Day students at the Child Care and Learning I fat* a grot big \ V tart to unlock. Photo courtesy of Nina Peyton OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: This was a Valentine Rosie Ann Beat received from Wilbur Jackson Knott at the early part of century before their marriage. The couple were wed in 1910 t.r later had four children. A granddaughter, Nina Peyton of Bosti. i recently found the card and wanted to share the message wijh Rappahannock relatives and friends. The Knott couple resided near Rileyville in Page County. Center made Valentine cards. In a lead photo, students usin£a variety of techniques on their cards included Krissy Bradford* Latoya Porter, Jessica Ehrhart, Davina Poles, Christopher ' Ehrhart and Nikki Godwin. ^ Late last month, a VDOT crew put the finishing touches on *' the new Keyser Run bridge on Route 614 in Gid Brown > Hollow. The bridge has been reopened to traffic after last i October’s floods did extensive damage to the old bridge’s sup4* porting abutments.

School From Page A1 ity of teachers required for "preparing ourselves and positioning ourselves." Mr. Warner asked what Starting salaries would be for teachers after the increase, and Dr. Gangel said that starting salaries are now $27,495, and would increase to $30,000 with the proposed increase. He compared that to starting salaries in other nearby jurisdictions, including Fairfax ($32,000), Montgomery County ($33,000), and Washington, DC ($30,000). Mr. Warner, apparently agreeing with the proposed salary increase, said that he hoped that "this nine percent would get us close” and would enable the school system to scale back the level of increase next year. Dr. Gangel noted that revenue projections from State and Federal sources are just slightly lower than last year. The increases in the salary and capital budgets though appear that they may add in excess of $1,000,000 to the •budget and, if no additional funds are available from State ■and Federal sources, this increase will have to be borne locally. If the penny rate remains close to what it was Hast year, the school budget ;increase could well equate to a property tax increase well in excess of 10 cents per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The School Board saw the draft budget only for the first time at Tuesday's meeting, and will meet again on Sunday, Feb. 18, to overlay its considerations to this draft. Budget lobbying Paul Gall, President of the Rappahannock County School Sports Association (RCSSA), spoke to the Board of his organization's perspective on sports and the budget process." He emphasized community interest for school athletics and student athletes by calling for a show of support from those in the audienceand nearly fifty meeting attendees stood. He said that the schools "have been neglecting the kids "-Rappahannock County teams have a history of "too much losing," he said, and he encouraged the Board to reverse Rappahannock sports performance by providing adequate funding. Mr. Gall provided some statistics to show that there is broad student interest in school athletics: 217 8th through 12th graders out of a population of 415 (52 percent) try out for 22 sports teams, and 183 of those (44 percent of the student population) will make a team. This level of interest, he said, dictates that the School Board pass a budget that includes funding for a full time athletic director and for the basic "costs of doing Isports] business," and the RCSSA, he added, will help with the extras. Public commenters, including Michael Leake, Greg Robinson and Tom Pendleton, all spoke in support of Mr. Gall's position, and for full funding of school athletics. Robin Campbell of the RCHS guidance office requested that the Board consider additional funding so that the guidance office could provide more effective service to the students. She asked that the budget include funding for secretarial support so that guidance counselors could spend more time in guidance activities, and more time with the students. Ms. Campbell said that they would like to engage in more small group guidance activities, more large group activities, events including a career day, and establishment of a career center. Reports and actions Facilities Committee representative Rosa Crocker reported that the committee met on the greenhouse that is to be constructed with private donations. She said that they are currently discussing relevant programs and the greenhouse design required to fulfill the objectives of the programs selected. Franklin Warner of the Policy and Legal Committee recommended that the School Board adopt the Code of Ethics as a policy, and the Board agreed and did so unanimously. Mr. Warner also said that the committee revisited the annual leave policy, as requested by the Rappahannock County Education Association, but concluded that no changes Letter A response to Bird’s letter The first question Lee Bird asks in his “TTioughts on the Election,” Feb. 7, is “What went wrong?” My own answer of course, is, “Nothing,” but it is not only the question that bothers me, but the answers he gives. They are the same ones the national press came up with, rich Republicans impoverishing and treading down on poor downtrodden Democrats and giving them tacky voting machines to play ydth, Play with? Why would I say that? Ill tell you why. In the Washington Post on Jan. 20, there was a picture of rdemonstrators stopping off in Tallahassee on their way to the District to protest the Bush election. One of them was carrying a sign saying, “Hail to the Thief.” Down in paragraph 12 of the story accompanying the picture is the information that on election day, this woman and her husband took their nine year 6ld daughter with them to the polls and allowed her to punch their ballots for them. WTiy they didn’t bring the ' family dog along and a picnic lunch and make a day of it right there, I do not under. stand, since apparently, in Florida, if the precinct is Democratic enough, you don’t | nave to be serious about casting a vote, let along counting it properly. It must have come , as quite a shock when the liilarity died down and there weren’t enough votes to hand , the election to the pre-elected ‘winner. And a worse shock when ‘ after three recounts, there still weren’t enough. And yet * another when the unbelieving loser took to the courts to attack the winner, and the winner was wicked enough to defend himself! In the courts! These were butterfly bal lots this family was entertaining itself with, you know, the “confusing” ones. I really do not believe they were designed for use by three people at a time, one of them a nine year old. According to the story, this woman is a fifth grade teacher. Why do I have the uneasy feeling that her pupils are getting a fifth rate education? No, there is nothing wrong with our voting system. It kept the Democrats from manufacturing votes on the one hand and wiping out, on the other, votes that they had every reason to believe would go against them, the military vote. The system Abraham Lincoln referred to as the last best hope on earth remains so, and 111 throw my hat in the air to say thanks for that anytime. Edith Pond Sperryville Relay From Page A1 Over 60 percent of the funds raised by the region stay within the region: • 15 percent of the funds goes for prevention programs that provide the public and health professionals with information and education to prevent cancer occurrence or to reduce the risk of developing cancer; • 14 percent goes for patient services that assist cancer patients and their families and ease their burden of cancer; • 10 percent goes to detection/treatment and local research programs that are directed at Finding cancer before it is clinically apparent, and that provide information and education about cancer treatments for cure, recurrence, symptom management, and pain control; and, 6^ Annual 450+ EXHIBITORS! ^■P-0"KbT Fishing, Travel & Outdoor S - H - O - W The Capital Expo Center Chantilly, Virginia Friday - Sunday, February 16-18 i Sport Show 20011 Friday Coupon ; save $2.00 ; ■ On One Adult Admission Not Valid Sat. or Sun tcnj iSport Show 20011 Friday Coupon ; save $2.00 ; ■ On One Adult Admission Not Valid Sat. or Sun tcn^ www.sportshows.com Hours: Fri 1PM-9:30PM Sat 10AM-7PM • Sun 10AM-6PR Admission: Adults $8 • Children $3 Under 5 Free expo center: 703-802-0066 EASY TO REACH I Box office ciow* 1 hour poor to show dosing each day. were warranted at this time. Board member Rose Ann Sharp said that the committee was to have investigated issues raised and return to the Board with answers, and Dr. Gangel said that he would release a survey and would obtain staff responses on tissues including the transfer of sick leave and general leave policy, and would inform the Board of survey results before the end of the school year. Headwaters representative Rosa Crocker reported that the Headwaters board recently met and completed an evaluation process in preparation for an upcoming board retreat; made recommendations for new board members; received a report from the mini-grant committee; voted to support the children s' song album (Tidal Wave of Song) production efforts of Paul Reisler and associates; voted to support the Starfish mentoring program by hiring a part-time program coordinator; and voted unanimously to endorse the efforts of the Virginia Consortium for Adequate Resources for Education (Virginia CAREs). Chairman Mills reported that Headwaters had asked that speak at their March meeting, and he agreed to do so. He also spoke of support for Virginia CAREs, and Board member Aileen Johnson moved to endorse a resolution of support for that organization, and that was unanimously approved by the Board. Ms. Crocker suggested that the • 22 percent goes for fund raising, management, and general expenses. The other almost 40 percent of the funds goes for public support allocated to National programs for research, medical grants and fellowships and supporting services. A good way for you to join in the fight against cancer is to lead a Relay team. Join us on Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Washington Fire Hall to learn what is involved in being the Captain of a team. Last year, we had about 40 teams. Let’s see if we can do even better this year. RECYCLE School Board make a formal request that the Board of Supervisors also endorse the Virginia CAREs resolution, and Dr. Gangel said that he would prepare such a request. Mr. Warner moved to endorse continued RCHS accreditation by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools, and the Board gave its unanimous assent. Hi-tech auto course Dr. Gangel announced that there will be a meeting for parents and students of eighth through eleventh grades on Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS auditorium "to discuss the formation of a new dual enrollment high tech automobile mechanics program."' This will be a twoyear instructional program that leads to an Automotive Technology Career Studies Certificate that can bring salaries of $35,000 to $70,000 to certificate awardees. The program will be conducted by Germanna Community College in partnership with Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, and Orange County Schools if sufficient numbers of students sign-up, and Dr. Gangel encouraged all those interested to attend the Feb. 27 meeting at which representatives from Germanna and local automobile agencies will describe the program and career opportunities. Other activities • Special Education teacher Andrea Logan presented the Transition Class trip request. The proposed trip will take place between May 19 and May 27 of this year, and will consist of a cruise on the Norwegian Sky from Seattle to Alaska. Dr. Gangel suggested that the trip proposal be reviewed by the school administration, after which he will present recommendations to the Board. • Co-Assistant Superintendent Helen Williams reported on three donations: $320 from Miller Brothers for the Environmental Club to replace shrubbery destroyed during construction of the RCHS addition; a Compac computer from James Kirkpatrick; and a cruiser, for parts, from the Sheriffs Office. SPRING 2001 CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHEDULE Please Call School to Register. Telephone: (540)825-0476 CLASS Beginning internet Beginrwig Internet Beginning internet Computer “4" Keeps Computers tor Seniors Computers lor Seniors Computers for Sentois Computers tor Seniors Exploring the Web Exploring toe Web Exploring the Web Intro to Computers Intro to Computers Intro to Computers Keyboardfog/Typing MS Access MS A0CS6S MS Excel MS Excel MS Office 2000 MS Rower Point MS Power Point MS Wort! tor Windows MS Word for Windows MS Word for Windows Windows 96 Windows 96 Windows 96 Drawing I Spanish Creativity in Bloom Photography I Self Defense Sign Language Woodworking Beginning Copper Pol Kaleidoscope Mosaic Stepping Slone Stained Glass DAY / LOCATION T/P T/P W/O TH/P M/P T/P T/O T/O T/P T/P WO M/P T/P TH/O T/P TH/P TH/P TH/P T/P W/C T/P T/P MP M/P W/C T/P THO TH/P T/P M/P MP TH/P TIP TIP TIP T/M MIP M/P MIP TIP BEG.-END 207-3/27 4/3-5® 2/28-3® 3/1-3/29 2/26-3/26 4/3-5* 443-5* 2/27-3/27 2/27-3/27 4/3-5® 4M-5/2 2/26-3/26 4/3-5® 4/5-5/10 2/27-5® 3/1-3/29 4/5-510 3/1-3/29 4/3-56 2/28-3/28 2/27-377 4/3-5B 276- 376 47-5/7 4/4-52 277- 377 3/1-379 4/5-510 277-58 276-376 276- 5/7 3/1-379 370-474 277- 377 277-58 277-5® 276- 47 473-4/30 4/9-473 277- 4/3 SESSIONS 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 5 10 5 6 5 10 10 6 2 2 6 TIME 500-7:00 PM. 7:00900 PM. 5:007:00 PM 7:00900 PM. 5:007:00 PM. 7:00900 PM 5:307:30 PM. 5:307:30 PM. 700900 PM. 5:00700 PM 5:00700 PM. 7:009:00 PM. 500700 PM. 7:00900 RM 5:00800 PM. 5:00700 PM. 7:009:00 RM. 5:00700 PM. 700900 RM. 5:307:30 PM 700900 RM. 5:007:00 PM 500700 RM. 7:00900 PM. 500700 RM. 5:007:00 RM. 7:00900 RM. 5:007:00 RM. 5:00700 PM. 6:009:00 RM 600800 RM. 6:00800 P.M. 600906 RM. 7:00900 PM 600800 RM. 6:00900 RM 1200200 RM. 6:308:30 PM. 630630 PM. 6:30900 PM. 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IT’ S TTS VIRGINIA, U-s-A "oUOOUN COUNTY Employment Opportunities Loudoun County Web Site: www.co.loudoun.va.us NEW OPENINGS RECRUITMENT « 01-265 JITLE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Clerk of Circuit Court's Office Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -260 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Financial Services Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-264 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Community Corrections Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -230 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING MANAGER - Economic Dev. Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -254 AUTOMATION SPECIALIST - Library Services Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-132 ATTORNEY/LAW CLERK - Circuit Court Judges Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -270 COLLECTIONS PROGRAM ASSISTANT - Treasurer's Office Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-258 CORRECTIONAL OFFICER - Sheriff’s office (40 hrs/wk) Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-259 DIVISION MANAGER, Facilities Development - PRCS Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -257 FIELD DEPUTY - Sheriff's office (40 hrs/wk) Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-256 FINANCIAL COUNSELING COORDINATOR - Extension Services Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -268 FIRE & RESCUE ORG. DEVELOP COORDINATOR - Fire & Rescue Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -274 FLEET MAINTENANCE CONTROL CLERK - General Services Temporary (one-year assignment), full-time; limited benefits SALARY RANGE CLOSING DATE $22,541 - $36,742/yr. February 16 $22,541 - $33,812/yr. $22,541 -$28,176/yr. $40,482 - $52,626/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $40,482 - $52,626/yr. $22,541 - $27,049/yr. $27,836 - $36,186/yr. $46,864 - $76,388/yr. $27,836 - $36,186/yr. $26, 096 - $42,536/yr. $40,482 - $52,626/yr. February 16 February 16 February 16 February 16 March 1 February 23 February 16 February 16 February 16 February 16 February 23 $1156-$15.03/hr;37.5hrs/wk February 23 RECRUITMENT f POSITION-TITLE 01-255 GIS PARCEL COORDINATOR - Mapping & Geographic Information Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -231 HORTICULTURAL MARKETING MANAGER - Economic Dev Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-261 INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Treasurer's Office Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-272 LIBRARY PAGE - Library Services Regular, part-time; no benefits 01 -273 LIBRARY PAGE - Library Services Regular, part-time; limited benefits 01 -262 PASSENGER VEHICLE OPERATOR-PRCS-Area Agency on Aging Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -253 PLANNER - TRANSPORTATION - Planning Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -269 PLANNER - Building & Development Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-267 PLANNER - Building Development Regular, full-time; full benefits 01-232 RURAL COORDINATOR - Economic Development Regular, full-time; full benefits 01 -263 SECRETARY - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Regular, part-time; limited benefits 01 -271 SENIOR ADULT RECREATION SPECIALIST - Area Agency on Aging Regular, part-time; limited benefits 01-266 SYSTEMS ENGINEER - Information Technology Regular, full-time; full benefits SALARY RANGE CLOSING DATE $30,209 - $40,782/yr. February 16 $40,482 - $52,626/yr. February 16 $22,541 - $28,176/yr. February 16 $8.63-$14.06/hr;4hrs/wk. February 23 $8.63-$14.06/hr;23.5hrs/wk.February 23 $19,473 - $25,315/yr February 16 $36,718 - $59,850/yr. February 16 $31,719 - $41,234/yr. February 23 $27,401 - $35,621/yr. February 23 $34,969 - $45,460/yr. February 16 $9.99 - $12.98/hr;20 hrs/wk. February 16 $13.38 - $17.40/hr;20hrs/wk. February 23 $34,740 - $56,626/yr. February 23 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Regular, Full-Time Positions With Full Benefits RECRUITMENT# 01-233 01-228 01-095 01-181 01-164 •„ 01-178 01-198 01-239 01-235 01-167 01-114 01-246 01-240 01-243 01-247 00- 215 01- 049 01-048 01-194 01-176 01-082 01-165 01-141 01-245 01-085 POSITION- TITLE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Health Department ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Mental Health/Mental Retardation ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT - Animal Care and Control ANIMAL CARE FIELD TECHNICIAN - Animal Care and Control BENEFIT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II- Social Services BUILDING SYSTEMS PROGRAM COORDINATOR - General Services BUYER - Mental Health/Mental Retardation CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANT - Commonwealth's Attorney Office CLINICIAN - SUPERVISING - Mental Health/Mental Retardation COUNSELOR - MR In-home Support - MH/MR DISPATCHER - Sheriff’s Office ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR - Building & Development EMERGENCY SERVICES CLINICIAN - Mental Health Center ENGINEER - Building & Development ENGINEERING FIELD OPERATIONS SPECIALISTS - Bldg & Dev ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST- (Rural) - Health Dept ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II (Urban) - Health Dept. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II (Rural) - Health Dept. FINANCIAL/BUDGET MANAGER - Sheriff's Office GIS ANALYST - Mapping and Geographic Information GIS TECHNICIAN - Office of Mapping & Geographic Information HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ASSISTANT - Social Services INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Sterling Treasurer’s Office INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Building & Development JUVENILE DETENTION COUNSELOR - Social Services - JDC SALARY RANGE $22,541 - $29,303/yr. $22,541 - $28,176/yr. $19,473 - $22,394/yr.‘ $22,541 - $27,049/yr. $30,209 - $39,271/yr. $26,096 - $33,925/yr. $26,096 - $32,620/yr. $19,473 - $27,262/yr. $34,969 - $45,460/yr. $26,096 - $33,925/yr. $27,836 - $36,186/yr. $28,706 - $38,752/yr. $34,969 - $40,214/yr. $36,717 - $51,404/yr. $27,400 - $38,360/yr. $26,096 - $42,536/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr $30,209 - $49,240/yr $40,482 - $52,626/yr. $34,969 - $43,711/yr. $26,096-$31,315/yr $22,541 - $29,303/yr. $22,541 -$28,176fyr. $22,541 - $25,922/yr. $30,209 - $34,740/yr. RECRUITMENT # •irriE 01-199 LIBRARIAN - Head of Children’s - Ashburn Library 01-002 LIBRARIAN II - CHILDREN'S COLLECTION DEV - Library Services 01-162 LIBRARIAN - Head of Reference - Eastern Loudoun Regional Library 01-166 LIBRARIAN - Lovettsville Library 01-111 MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Carpentry - General Services 01-242 MATERIALS TECHNICIAN - Library Services 01 -250 MECHANICAL INSPECTOR - Building & Development 00- 383 MECHANICAL ENGINEER - General Services 01- 116 NURSE - PUBLIC HEALTH - Health Department 01-151 PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT - Financial Services 01 -030 PLANNER PROGRAM MANAGER - Land Use Review - Planning 01-156 PLANNER II - Building & Development 00- 386 PLANNER - Community Planning - Planning 01 -244 PLANNER - Building & Development 01- 146 PLUMBING INSPECTOR - Building & Development 01-192 PROGRAM MANAGER - Juvenile Detention Center 00- 382 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER - General Services 01- 169 RECREATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST, SR - PRCS 00- 433 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR - MH/MR - MH Supported Living 01- 225 SECRETARY - AAA - Senior Center - Cascades 01-185 SENIOR CENTER SPECIALIST - PRCS - Sr. Center Cascades 01 -241 SOCIAL WORKER - Social Services 01-191 SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - Building & Development 01-145 ZONING INFORMATION SERVICES TECHNICIAN - Bldg. & Dev. 01-248 ZONING INSPECTOR - Building & Development SALARY RANGE $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr. $22,541 - $36,742/yr. $22,541 - $36,742/yr. $28,706-$38,752/yr. $34,969 - $57,000/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr. $34,969 - $50,705/yr. $49,207 - $80,207/yr. $31,719 - $44,406/yr. $33,304 - $54,253/yr. $31,719 - $44,406/yr. $28,705 - $46,789/yr. $34,969 - $41,963/yr. $30,209 - $49,240/yr. $26,096 - $28,705/yr. $30,209 - $37,761/yr. $19,473 - $25,315/yr. $26,096 - $33,925/yr. $34,969 - $45,460/yr. $34,969 - $48,957/yr. $22,541 - $27,049/yr. $26,096 - $36,534/yr. Regular. Part-Time Positions With Limited Or No Benefits OEVQmiMKm « rUSIIIUN-IIILE 00- 232 CASA LEADER, PRCS - Various Locations 01- 171 COUNSELORS - MR In-home Supporl - MH/MR 00- 399 CROSSING GUARDS - Sheriff's Office 01- 065 DAY CARE ASSISTANT - PRCS - Douglass Community Center 01-187 DAY CARE ASSISTANT - Areola Community Center SALARY RANGE $9.99 - $12.48/hr.;20 hrs/wk. $13.38-$17.4Q/hr;30hrs/wk $14.45/hr.; 10 hrs/wk. $11.56 - $12.72/hr.; 20 hrs/wk $11.56-$15.03/hr;30hrs/wk. BECBUtTMENTf POSITION -TITLE 01-236 LIBRARY AIDE - Sterling Library 01-007 MAINTENANCE WORKER - PRCS - Lovettsville Community Center 01-174 MAINTENANCE WORKER - PRCS 01-173 PRESCHOOL AIDE - PRCS - Areola Community Center 01-227 PRESCHOOL TEACHER - Sterling Annex Community Center SALARY RANGE $11.56-$18.84/hr.;20hrs/wk. $8.63-$9.49/hr; 27.5 hrs/wk. S8.63-S11.21/hr;6 hrs/wk. $9.99-$10.49/hr; 6 hrs/wk. $13.38-$17.40/hr;16 hrs/wk. lemP-Qrary^Fyll-time or Seasonal Full-time Positions with 11 ntvnwu!HEai_» rwmvri - itiLt 01-195 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Housing Services Temporary (through June 30, 2001), no benefits 01-229 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - Animal Care & Control Temporary, full-time; no benefits 01-238 CASE MANAGER - Commonwealth's Attorney - Victim Witness Program Temporary (long-term), full-time; limited benefits 01-099 COOK - Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) Temporary, full-time (through September 2001) limited benefits ti $11.56-$12.72/hr; 37.5hrs/wk. $13.38-J16.73/hr;37.5hrs/wk. $30,209 - $36,251/yr. $9.99-$12.98/hr;37.5hrs/wk. RECRUITMENT f POSITION-TITLE 01-160 ENGINEERING PLANS REVIEW SPECIALIST - Building &Dev. Temporary, full-time (one-year assignment); limited benefits 01-113 MANAGEMENT INTERNS - Management Services Temporary (one-year assignment), full-time; limited benefits 01-186 RELIEF COUNSELOR - Juvenile Detention Center Temporary, full-time (through January 6, 2002); limited benefits 01 -237 TRAINING ASSISTANT - Management Services Temporary, full-time (one year assignment); limited benefits SALARY RANGE $14.05-$19.67/hr;37.5hrs/wk. $30,209 - $34,740/yr. $13.38-S15.39/hr;37.5hrs/wk. $11.56-$13.29/hr;37.5hrs/wk, Temporary, Part-time or Substitute, Part-Time or Seasonal. Part-time Positions With No Benefits 00-129 00- 319 01- 137 00-331 POSITION-TITLE COUNSELOR/Youth Programs - Juvenile Detention Ctr Substitute pool CUSTOMER SERVICES ASSISTANT - Financial Services DAY CARE ASSISTANT - PRCS DRIVER/MAINTENANCE WORKER - prcs - Central Kitchen SALARY RANGE $13.38/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99 - $10.98/hr.; hrs. vary $11.56-112.72/hr;30hrs/wk. $8.63 - $9.49/hr.; hrs. vary BECE POSITION-TITLE 00- 372 INSTRUCTOR - Fire and Rescue 01- 133 PASSENGER VEHICLE OPERATOR - MH/MR/SA/Friendship House 01-077 PRESCHOOL AIDE - PRCS - Lovettsville Community Center 99-222 RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS - mh/mr/mr Services Div Substitute pool SALARY RANGE $13.38/hr.; hrs. vary $9.99-$10.98; hrs. vary $9.99 - $10.98/hr; 5 hrs/wk $13 38 - $14.05/hr; hrs. vary OPEN CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT 00-144 00-145 00-146 00-147 ' 00-148 00-149 20-002 00-150 00-151 POSITION -TITLE CASA LEADERS (Children's After School Activities) Parks, Recreation & Community Services - various locations CASA SUPERVISOR, Parks, Rec. & CS - various locations CHILD CARE ASSISTANT, Parks, Rec & CS - Regular, part-time & substitute CHILD CARE SUPERVISOR, Parks, Rec & CS Regular, part-time & substitute COOK (Substitute) - Parks, Rec & CS/ Area Agency on Aging, Central Kitchen COMMUNITY CENTER ASSISTANT, Parks, Rec & CS Temporary & Substitute CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSIST. - (Temp Substitute Pool) Mgmnt. Sen/. INCLUSION LEADERS, Parks, Rec & CS - Various Locations FACILITY ATTENDANT, Parks, Rec & CS SALARY RANGE $9.99 - $16.28/hr;15-17.5 hrs/wk. $13.38 - $21.81Air;30 hrs/wk. $11.56/hr. $13.38/hr. $9.99 - $11.48/hr. $13.38/hr. $9.99 - $11.48/hr;hrs vary $9.99 - $16.28/hr; 17.5 hr$Vwk. $8.63-$11.21/hr. RECRUITMENT < 00-220 00-152 00-155 00-153 00-101 00-100 00-098 00-099 20-003 00-199 20001 00156 00157 00158 position-title INSTRUCTOR - Middle School - Parks, Rec & CS - various school sites INSTRUCTOR. Parks, Rec & CS PRESCHOOL AIDE (Regular, part-time & substitute) - Parks, Rec & CS INSTRUCTOR - Parks, Rec & CS - Sr Center Cascades Marketplace LIBRARIAN - Library Services; Substitute pool LIBRARY PAGE - Library Services; Substitute pool LIBRARY AIDE - Library Services; Substitute pool LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - Library Services; Substitute pool MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERS - PRCS MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPERVISOR - Parks, Rec & CS - Substitute pool PASSENGER VEHICLE OPERATOR - Parks. Rec & CS - Substitute pool PRESCHOOL TEACHER (Regular, part-time & substitute) Parks. Rec & CS PROGRAM ASSISTANT (trips & activities) Parks, Rec & CS - SPECIAL NEEDS INSTRUCTORS - Parks, Rec & CS - various locations SALARY RANGE $9.99-16.28/hr; up to 17.5 hrs/wk. $9.99 - $16.28/hr. $9.99/hr. $9.99 - $16.28/hr ;up to 20 hra/wk $15.49/hr; hrs vary $8.63/hr; hrs vary $11.56/hr; hrs vary $13.38/hr; hrs vary $9 99-$12.96/hr;20hra/wk. $13.38/hr; 20 hrs/wk $9.99-$ 10.98/hr; hrs vary $13.38/hr. $9.99/hr.; hrs. vary up to 20 hrsTwk. $9.99 - $16 28/hr ; up to 40 hrsAvk. TO RECEIVE A REQUIRED APPLICATION: VISIT THE LOUDOUN COUNTY WEBSITE AT WWW.CO.LOUDOUN.VA U8 OR CALL THE 24 HOUR JOB! INF AT 7K8.7TT Loudoun County, Division of Human Resources, 1 Harrison Street S.E. 4th Floor, Leesburg, VA 20177 703-777-0213 Metro 703-478-8410 Fax: 703-771-5525 TDD ONLY 703-777-0107 Office Hours: 8:30 a m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. It la the policy of the County of Loudoun to provide fair and equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, aex, national origin, age or disability. i

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 •. Real EstatdfB8 Countryside Section B February 14, 2001 www.tknescommunlty.com Citizen of the Week J.C. Welch Family: Son of Mike and Jeanne Welch of Sperryville, grandson qf Louise Woodard of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Welch of Flint Hill; greatgrandson of Dorothy Atkins of Flint Hill. Occupation: Road Deputy for Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office Hometown: Sperryville Education: 1994 graduate of Rappahannock County High School; 1998 graduate of Radford University and a 1999 graduate of Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Community: Shop with a Deputy Program Interests: “Hunting, fishing, golf and enjoying the outdoors” Most humbling/hardest/important job: “Trying to be a positive influence for every member of our community." Accomplishments: Deputy Welch majored in Criminal Justice, has a minor in Sociology and won the top academic achievement award at the Criminal Justice Academy. It doesn’t take an individual long in the presence of Deputy Welch to realize how dedicated he is to his line of work. He is very positive, knows the people of the county and strives for excellence in this community. If you see Deputy Welch in your travels, congratulate him on a job well done! In Brief Free Clinic sets Wednesday hours The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic, Inc., will be open on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The clinic will next be open Feb. 21. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6r30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building. The Free Clinic is a cooperative effort of local doctors, nurses, and administrators to provide excellent primary health care and medicines to Rappahannock area citizens with limited means. For additional information call 3470894. 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, $10,000 in play money, hors d’oeuvres, and soft drinks. Ail ticket sales for Casino Night wijl be in advance. There will be none available at the door. The Casino Night will take place in the gym at the Washington School on Mt. Salem Avenue. Dress is fancy. Funds will be u$ed to support Rappahannock County School student athletes. & It’s National Bird Feeding Month* By Jim Bywaters Rappahannock News Writer Those of us serious about bird feeding place incredible demands on our feeders, which has caught the attention of the manufacturers. Heavier, durable high-impact plastic tubes have replaced cheap plastic tube feeders. Pine or particleboard feeders, which did not weather well, have been replaced by hardwood or cedar. Some manufacturers have created feeders from recycled plastic, aluminum, and other metals. Quality feeders in a variety of styles are available in all price ranges. Consumers have demanded that their bird feeders be easy to fill, easy to clean, and hold a large volume of seed. In some cases they have also demanded that feeders only accommodate certain birds. Manufacturers have listened, and today there are more good choices than ever. While some manufacturers have concentrated on making a better tube feeder, others offer specialty feeders. Specialty feeders might include woodpecker feeders that offer suet or nuts, oriole feeders that offer fruit or nectar, and bluebird feeders that allow mealworms to be offered. Any feeder designed with a particular bird species, family or particular bird food in mind can be considered a specialty feeder. Ten years ago there were few specialty feeders available commercially, today there are dozens of styles. Both squirrel-proof and squirrel-friendly feeder designs are popular. The demands of the public have convinced the major birdseed producers to improve their products. While there are still examples of junk-filled seed being sold, most packaged seed products contain a reasonable mix of seeds. Buying seed starts by reading the list of ingredients or contents on the package before buying. Manufacturers and those that package seed are required to list this information, including what percentage is waste material or “other,” which can include seed hulls and twigs. Most birds love black-oiled sunflower seed because it is easy to crack the outer shell, under which is a large nutmeat. Striped sunflower seed can be cracked and eaten by grosbeak or woodpeckers. Titmice, nuthatches, and jays will eventually crack the striped seed as well. Smaller finches, towhees, and other small seedeaters easily crack black-oiled seed. With so many seeds being cracked at a feeder, plenty of seed bits are scattered about for sparrows, juncos and wrens to clean up. It is best not to fill tube feeders with mixed seed. The mixed seed will most likely run out onto the ground and become a magnet for sparrows, pigeons, and blackbirds. Using sunflower seed instead will prevent spoiled seed and waste. If you scatter seed on the ground all winter in one place, you will create an unhealthy area that will be hard to clean up in the spring. Try to change feeding spots several times, especially during wet weather. Birds may seem to love your stale bread, but bread has lots of filler, but no real nutritional value. Bread also attracts mostly starlings and house sparrows. Try offering apples, oranges, meat scraps, rendered suet, or other nutritional foods instead. You can provide birds with an energy boost by smearing crunchy peanut butter on the bark of trees. Keep in mind that a dirty feeder can make birds sick. Wash your feeders at least monthly in a solution of nine parts bleach to one part water. Rinse thoroughly and allow to air dry. Interest in birds is second only to gardening as a backyard hobby. Drive through any suburban neighborhood and you will most likely see a feeder hanging from several decks. Look down the aisles of major retail chains and you will see shelves of bird feeders, birdhouses, and birdseed. Nearly every town has a specialty bird store. This is great for those of us who enjoy feeding birds. Happy Birding! Flint Hill bird watcher Jim Bywaters welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions, PO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627 RCHS students to entertain before movie By Rosie Day Rappahannock News Writer Sara Thomas, RCHS senior, and Derrick Hiserman, RCHS sophomore, will star in “Anniversary”, a one-act play about relationships, by Conrad Bishop, at The Theatre in Washington, Friday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Both actors performed in the play, “The Birds”, last year at the high school. An all-female a capella group called, “Singing Two Lips” will entertain before the movie “Wonder Boys” with two songs, “Only You” and “Ho Ta Rukoi.” Members of the group are: Jamie Deal, in chorus and cheerleading for three years and tried to sing like Maria Carey when she was little; Melanie Torrance, who says she has been singing and dancing on table tops since she was four and has been in chorus since fifth grade; Robin Oyster, involved in ballet, hip-hop and jazz and has bqpn in chorus for five years; Bobbie Jo Brown has been in chorus most of her life and in her spare time writes poetry, rap lyrics and plays basketball; Samantha Breeden, a senior at RCHS, selected to attend the Virginia Honors Choir, the District Choir and the All-State Choir, the first to attend the AllState Choir ever from this county; and Ruth Ann Oyster enjoys singing, acting, writing poetry and playing her guitar as well as taking ballet and hip-hop classes. Miranda Hope, a first year teacher at RCHS, directs both groups. She teaches chorus and drama at the high school, chorus at the elementary school and English literature and guitar at Hearthstone. Ms. Hope has a BA in Literature from Stanford University and an MFA in drama from Columbia University. TO SING: Above, RCHS students, left to right, Jamie Deal, Melanie Torrance, Robin Oyster, Bobbie Jo Brown and Ruth Ann Oyster will entertain before the movie". TO PERFORM: Left, Derrick Hiserman and Sara Thomas will star in a one-act play on Friday at The Theatre. Photos courtesy of Rosie Day “Wonder Boys” comes to town on Feb. 16 By Joanne Hilty Rappahannock News Writer “Wonder Boys," nominated for four Golden Globe awards and winner for Best Original Song, comes to The Theatre in Washington, Friday, Feb. 16, at 8 p.m. ' The film is based on Michael Chabon’s comic novel about the wacky world of writers, editors and academicians, and somehow manages to make sexy and wry the rar efied milieu of the ivory tower and the typewriter. (They don’t use WordPerfect here, for reasons that will become apparent only during the film’s tragically burlesque climax.) Set during a collegiate literary symposium called, appropriately enough, Wordfest, “Wonder Boys” is the story of one Grady Tripp, writing teacher, author and professional procrastinator. As marvelously played by an unshaven Michael Douglas from behind a pair of bookish reading glasses and beneath 25 pounds of extra fat wrapped in a lucky pink bathrobe — Tripp is currently hard at work on the followup to his acclaimed first novel, “The Arsonist’s Daughter." However, he’s not really that hard at work on anything. A victim of writer’s block or sophomore slump, Grady has allowed the bloated manuscript to balloon to more than 2,600 pages with no end in sight. His publisher’s breathing down his neck, his wife has left him, his married mistress (Frances McDormand), who happens to be the college chancellor, is demanding they divorce their spouses and marry each other, and his best student, James Leer, played by Tbbey See MOVIE, Pegs Bt

Church £ Activities Trinity Episcopal Rev. Nigel Mollink Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Communion services using South African prayer book 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Forest Grove Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Alpheus Atkins Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Night Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Choir Practice 7:45 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Feb. 11 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. Black History service set The First Baptist Church in Washington cordially invites the community to its Black History service on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 11 a.m. The special guests will be Rev. John Butler, CEO, Millstone Records will preach at the morning service with Echoes of the Past and Present. All are welcome. Sunday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Roger L. Smith Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Nezv Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Xtreme Believers 6 p.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Choir 6 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 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. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Father Jerry Pokorsky Masses: Saturday Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation call 675-3432 Weekdays Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Church holds many memories The road winds beside the Thornton River to Old Hollow. At the intersection of Route 612 Old Hollow Road and Thornton Gap Church Road sits the Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church. The date of birth was 1787, with the present building built in 1916. We travel these roads often and see the church so peaceful and still. We know there have been many members from the hollow who have attended and were very dedicated, not only years ago, but even today, because services are still being held there. There are not as many members today, but there is one member who is 105. She can not see or hear well, but she can remember the old hymns and can sing them today from memory. The church has been special to some of my relatives. My grandfather would ride his mule to the church services. These were held only once a month. As my mother wrote in one of her letters, after he became old and feeble, the last Sunday he attended church he had to lay down on the church bench. The preacher, Elder John B. Jenkins covered him with his overcoat. Elder John B. Jenkins was Pastor when the Primitive Baptist Church built this meeting house. The first service was held on Sunday, October 1916. He came from the StanleyMarkesville area and would walk across the mountain, spending the night with one of the families. He would walk down the mountain on Sunday morning to the church. He was one of the most widely known ministers in many Southern States. My mother and father were married in this church on Dec. 15, 1920. Years later my mother would ride a horse to church using a side saddle. This was the proper way for ladies to ride with both legs on the same side. I can remember riding in front of her, this not a very comfortable ride. Once a year* they would Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser OLD CHURCH: The Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Church has recently undergone some muoh needed work on the grounds and building. have an all-day meeting and dinner on the ground. This is just what it was. People would walk or come in buggies, bringing all kinds of food. There would usually be two different preachers speaking in the morning and one in the evening. When lunch time came, they actually spread the table cloths out on the ground and a wonderful fellowship was enjoyed. There was no air conditioning, so hand fans were passed out with each hymnal. They were usually given to churches advertising their business. In cold weather, a wood stove provided the heat. The Thornton River just above the church has been known for years as the Old Hollow swimming hole. Many have enjoyed the cold water on a hot day. It has been used as a place for many people to be baptized proclaiming their faith. It is used by many different churches today for those who want a public immersion. There have been many preachers here throughout the years. Elder Clarence Frazier was bom here in the hollow. He always came back and visited his church friends and other friends. He died at 82 years of age and had pastored many churches during his life. He performed between 800 and 1,000 marriages and I’m sure as many or more funerals. He was baptized by Elder John B. Jenkins on Nov. 18, 1920. One of the pastors and a deacon have done so much needed work on the church and grounds, using their own money and time. Today it is more beautiful and holds many memories for me and many members of my family. Services are held there every first and third Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt visited on Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Those who attended a birthday party in Luray for Ms. Beulah Bolen on Saturday were Mrs. Lorene Dwyer, Jeanie Dwyer, Donna Beahm, Ruby Dwyer, and Sally arid Daniel Keyser. Happy anniversary to Raymond (Butch) and Mary Smoot, who celebrated theirs on Feb. 11. Happy belated birthday , to Katie Baldwin, who turned four on Feb. 13. She is the daughter of Richie and Linda Baldwin. Happy birthday Katie! Call me with your news and make it a good week. Michelle Jenkins feted with shower A baby shower in honor of Michelle Jenkins took place on Jan. 6 at Washington Fire Hall. The shower was hosted by Mrs. Jenkins’ mother Peggy Atkins her mother-inlaw Laura Jenkins and a cousin Shannon East, all of Washington. Those attending, along with the hostesses were: Betty Walter, Amanda Pullen, Marie Heflin, Nina Nethers, Kim Nethers, Betty Whorton, Jaime Vance and Alexis, Jean Dodson, Dawn Dodson, Cindy McGhee and Kayla, Amy Jenkins and Kayla, Margaret Settle, Melody Smith, Damien and Brandon, Vickie, Erica and Paige Miller, Sandra Jenkins, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Kathy Gangel, Mildred Atkins, Margaret Jenkins, Alice King, Ellen Mustoe, Kay Jenkins, Sue Achenbach, Beverly Atkins, Marjorie Atkins, Karen Bear and Sherri Burfield. The mother-to-be received many nice gifts from all who attended the shower and also from those who were invited but unable to attend. Jr. and Michele Jenkins are Flint Hill residents arid are expecting their first child some time in February. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.timespapers.com for. local events. 1 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. 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Though technological advances dominate the news and our country is ever-changing, the Lord’s foundation remains unblemished by time, and it keeps us and our nation strong and free. Worship each week. Keep your spiritual foundation strong, for each stone must be sturdy if the foundation of freedom is to stand. Sunday Ephesians 2:1-10 Monday Ephesians 2:11-22 Tuesday Ephesians 3:1-21 Wednesday Colossians 1:1-23 Thursday Colossians 1:24-2:5 Friday Coiossitns 26-23 Saturday Colossltns 3:117 Selected ay The American lUm Sooety Coofnft 2001 K»a» wrntn Nwumpr S«rwc*. P. 0 6a 8006, Chmoawxi*. VA 22906. 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Sympathy extended to families #£e . J V Sympathy is extended to Jflr. and Mrs. Mark Keys and 55fr. and Mrs. Joseph Keys of njur area and all their family .members on the passing of >heir mother Mrs. Martha Keys who died at the University of Virginia Center 5*i Charlottesville on Friday. j|V Word has been received • here of the passing of Rev. ^Harvey Adkins of Ballard, "W.Va. last Saturday. Rev. -Adkins was pastor of the Dry "Rond Regular Baptist Church in Ballard, and was one of the •first Regular Baptist Ministers "to serve as a missionary in l*Japan. He was the father of Mrs. Roger Hatfield, known to • many here in our area. We are glad to report that Mrs. Peggy Tharp of Aaron fountain Road has greatly improved from major surgery '’and was able to be back in her church at Black Oak last Sunday. Our prayers continue for her and others on our list ■ including Mrs. Janet Peregory, Mrs. Rosie Wharton, Mrs. Lucy Jenkins and Mrs. Judy Meredith. Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 On our birthday list this week, we extend best wishes to Steve Butler, yesterday, Tuesday; Jamie Tharp on Wednesday and brother Woody Tharp next Tuesday. Hope Hill Baptist Church in Castleton under the direction of Rev. Milton Switzer invites the public to their services: 10 a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m. morning worship and evening services at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lanham, former residents are proud to announce the arrival of a new granddaughter, Katherine Marie, bom to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lanham in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, Jan. 25. Birthday wishes go out to my nephew, James H. Frazier who grows another year older on Tuesday, Feb. 20. As a friend said “February is a great month for birthdays.” Our first president George Washington was bora on the 22nd; Abraham Lincoln on the 12th and last but not least the inventor of our light bulb Thomas Edison arrived into the world on the 11th. Belated birthday wishes go out to Rev. Dallas Smith, pastor of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, who celebrated his day on Sunday. Rev. Smith and his congregation invite the public to their church services, Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Niki Meredith and sons Joshua and Jordan of Reva visited her mother, Mrs. Mary Nicholson on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ray Frazier of Turkey Ridge Road and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville dined at the Golden Corral on Sunday in observance of Mrs. Frazier’s birthday. Revival services began last night, Tuesday, at the Massanova Pentecostal Church and will continue throughout the week with Rev. Cody Harmon of Richlands as guest speaker. The public is invited to attend. Helpful guests of Mrs. Janet Peregory of Castleton Ford Road throughout the week have been: Mrs. Missy Bragg, Mrs. Ruth Peregory, Mrs. Jane Pittman, Mrs. Montrue Frazier, Mrs. Nancy Robinson and Miss Chrissy Grigsby. Happy Valentine’s Day today to one and all and sure hope the ladies received their red roses, for the rose has become the traditional Valentine flower. Charles II of Sweden, back in the 1700’s introduced the custom of giving a flower and as always the red rose is still well known as the flower of passion and love. A great day to each of you and please feel free to call anytime with your news for this column. Gheen couple celebrates 65th Happy Valentine’s Day to ; one and all! We had a very special wedding anniversary celebrated this ; month in Amissville. On Saturday, Feb. 10, Ernest David (Dave) and Dora L. Gheen celebrated 65 years of wedded bliss. ( They have been each other’s .valentines for 66 years. They were married in Fairfax in 1936 and moved to Amissville from Vienna in July of 1974. Mr. Gheen retired from Chrysler Corporation where he worked as a technician from 1935 to 1980. Mrs. Gheen is a homemaker, and together they have raised seven children. But they have been Mom and Dad to many others over the years. Their children, Ernest Gheen of Fredericksburg, Geneva Neal of Rochelle, William Gheen of Marshall, Ray Gheen, Thelma Aylor, Ralph Gheen and Faith Gheen, all of Amissville celebrated with them. They have 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. They all wish them many more happy years together. On Sunday Feb. 11 the Jr. High Youth from the Amissville Baptist church went swimming at the George Mason Aquatic Center in Manassas. In all, 22 youth attended and had a great time. If you would like your child to become involved in the Xtreme Believer’s youth program, contact the church office at 937 Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 _ 6159. They always have a good time. On Feb. 20, 2001 the Senior Adults will be having their monthly outing for breakfast. They leave the Amissville Baptist Church parking lot at 8 a.m. Come join them in lively conversation and good food. Call 937-6159 for more information. How does everyone like the new face of the Amissville Fire Department? Send me your comments by e-mail at amyrappnews@aol.com or put then in my box at Hackley’s store. I like the lighting, now you can see when you are up there for a function instead of being in the dark. I will compile the information for use in the paper. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Ronald and Ann Dodson in the passing of their son Richie. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, as well as with Evan and Andrea. May God bless you and keep you safe. I hope everyone has a nice Valentine’s Day and happy birthday to my hubby! Have a great week. Valentine social, dinner enjoyed Friday night Mrs. Marilyn rBailey and John Norman ; attended the wrestling matches at the Orange High School in Orange. Eric Norman of the Rappahannock wrestling team participated in the matches. The “Matters of the Heart” Valentine dinner and social held Sunday night at the Washington Baptist Church was a real treat i for members of the church 60 -and over. The youth of the church under the direction of Mrs. Gretchen Long and working mothers in the kitchen did a super job. The food and enter• fcainment was great and enjoyed l^yaU. Mrs. Addie Keyser continues • a patient at Overlook Rehab in ’■Warrenton. She is visited daily by her family and is improving nicely. The Deacons of the Washington Baptist Church will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15. Please remember in prayer the following on the sick list, Mrs. Melody Hackney of Flint Hill, Mrs. Jeanette Pullen of Flint Hill, Mrs. Addie Keyser of Overlook Rehab, Billy Smoot of Fodders tack Road, Mrs. Robin Frye and Miss Ellen Mustoe. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark shopped in Culpeper. Happy 17 th wedding anniversary to our son-in-law and daughter Richard and Ann Simmons who will celebrate their day on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 The Rappahannock Loan Closet is now located in Sperryville. If in need of items like hospital beds, wheel chairs or other items you may call Carol Marangoni at 937-5292, Mary Latham at 675-3398 or Ellen Pullen at 987-3116 for assistance. These items are loaned free of charge to all Rappahannock residents. The Loan Closet also accepts donations of items you no longer need. Mrs. Michelle Hankinson of Remington and Mrs. Sarah Brown were in Arlington on Friday for Mrs. Hankinson’s medical check-up. Sunday afternoon Mrs. Kim Vest of Flint Hill and Mrs. Sarah Brown shopped in Winchester. Happy birthday to my brother Bobby Frazier in Castleton who has his day on Saturday Feb. 15. Happy Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Give me a call at 675-3608 with news for this column. Adopt a pet Rappahannock Animal rJWelfare League (RAWL) Jlinvites the community to visit j;the shelter and consider •Adopting a pet. !!< RAWL is currently looking j;for people to help with Feline • Jtescue. Cats cannot be {housed at the shelter so foster '[homes are needed until pervjnanent homes can be found J!for the county’s stray cats. The shelter is located at ♦ the Landfill on Route 639 off |[<JS 211 in Amissville, and is *;Jopen from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. J’jsvery day except Wednesday J!«nd Sunday. I;! The shelter can be reached \ calling 937-3283 or 937}.<3336; web site is: www.rappaJlliannockanimals.org or eJjmail: rawlpets@aol.com. •| If you wish to donate to rjRAWL, the address is P.O. Box ! <428, Washington, Va. 22747. »! Crime Does Pay Up to $10,000 reward for tips on autq theft. 1-800-947-HEAT Barnes couple announes birth of first child Susannah and Brad Barnes of Washington are proud to announce the birth of a son, Samuel Bradford on Jan. 18 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Samuel weighed eight pounds and one half ounce and was 20 and one-half inches long. Grandparents are Jeanie and Dick McNear of Washington and Lynda and Bill Barpes of Cary, N.C. Financial IVoblems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures our new location in Culpeper., 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 1‘rmidnig \ffitnlahle. ()iialil\ Legal Scit/Vcs Since /0/5 A V %/ Upcoming Events Cancer forum scheduled The Rappahannock Chapter of American Cancer Society will sponsor a cancer forum on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Washington • Baptist Church. Dr. Wemer Krebser will speak on the cause, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. All are invited. Advisory Council slated to meet The’ Special Education Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, Feb. 22 in the library at RCES at 3:30 p.m. The committee will leam about the new achievement test that has been developed and discuss questions about federal monitoring that is ongoing. Sherry Hamill-Huff, Chair, may be reached at 675-3848 for information about the committee or call Helen Williams, ; Assistant Superintendent at 987-8773. Rapidtran will not operate Rapidtran transportation services will not operate on Monday, Feb. 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. Rapidtran is a program of the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board. Coffee Shop to celebrate week National Specialty Coffee Week celebrates the love of coffee ’ and all things related to it Feb. 12-19. Central Coffee Roasters in Sperryville will be holding coffee cuppings on Feb. 17 and 18. If you would like to reserve a space call 987-1066. Cuppings will be at 1 and 3:30 p.m. The shop is open daily. Fruit School scheduled The Madison-Rappahannock Area Fruit School will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Graves’ Mountain Lodge. The program sponsored in part by the Virginia Cooperative Extension will begin registration at 8:15 a m. with the first event to begin at 8:45. Various speakers will highlight the morning session, followed by lunch and adjournment at 1:30 p.m. For additional information call the Rappahannock office at 675-3619. Share the Fun Talent Shozv set The 4-H Share The Fun Talent Show will be held Friday, March 24 at the Rappahannock County High School. Anyone interested in performing can pick up information at the Rappahannock County Elementary or High Schools or the Extension Office. Try outs are Tuesday, March 6 at the Rappahannock County High School after school at 3:30 p.m. In case of public school closing or bad weather conditions, rehearsals will be canceled. For further information, call the Extension Office at 675-3619. 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. Stocker Cattle workshop set A 2001 Stocker Cattle workshop will be March 2 from 9 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. at the Marshall Ruritan Building in Marshall. Topics will include: Reducing and Treating Respiratory Disease; Internal and External Parasite Control; Control and Treatment of Pinkeye; Seasonal Price Trends; Pasture Supplements; Custom Feeding as a Marketing Option and Use of Pasture Stick in Forage Stand Evaluation. For information on how to register call the ; Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Office at 675-3619. Beekeepers to meet The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its February meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the Culpeper Cooperative Extension Service building at the comer of Davis Street and South West Street, Culpeper. The program will feature bringing our bees from winter into spring. Everyone is welcome. For further information contact Ann Harman at 3644660. Boy choir coming for concert The Community Concert Association of this six-county area I announces next in its subscription series is The American ; Boychoir of Princeton, N.J. appearing at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1 17 at Culpeper County High School. This renown international cultural treasure of 28 boys will be heard in Choral Masterworks for Boys’ Voices, Folk Songs and Arts Songs from many nations, American Folk Songs and Spirituals and a George Gershwin song medley. Following the concert, at about 4:45 p.m., Music Director, Dr. James Litton will hold informal auditions for young boys who may be interested in the American Boychoir School. For more information about concert tickets on an individual basis, call Louise McCullough at 972-7101 or Mrs. Helen Ziemer at 937-5450. 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. Spring season sign-up Rappahannock Athletic Association will be conducting their spring season baseball, softball and tee ball sign-up on Feb. 17 at Bill Payne Auctions on US 211 in Amissville 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 tor multiple sign-ups from the same family. Players new to RAA in 2001 must bring their birth certificate to present when signing up. For further information call Mauri Payne at 937-4142, office or 675-3729, home or Jimmie Keiter at 937-4884. Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? Join us. Yoga with Lilo will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. and on Thursday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Walk-ins are wel- i come. Call 675-3584 for more information. Trout Unlimited sets meeting The public is invited to hear Mr. Walt Cary, creator of Walt’s Poppers, in Front Royal, discuss and demonstrate “Tying Poppers for Bass,” at the next meeting of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited. This program wM take place on Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Youth Center,! located at the northeast comer of the US 522 Bypass (Commerce Avenue) and East 8th Street, Front Royal. Feel free to bring fly tying tools and materials so you can tie along with Wait. Painted popper bodies mounted on hooks will be available for the audience s use at reasonable cost. This program is sponsored by the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited that usually meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. The Chester charter includes a four-county area, all of Page, Shenandort and Warren counties and the northwest part of Rappahannock County. Call Bud Brune, 675-3183, for additional information. I

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RIGHT Fun-loving honest downto-earth SWF, 46, 53". enjoys dining out lamily activities, fun time and more Hoping to meet a loving, honest, sincere SWM. 42-52, who likes having fun, for companionship. possible LTR Ad# 2674 WEST COAST LADY Commitment-minded, friendly SBF, 50, who relies on God's spirit to lead the way ISO a SBM, 40-60 Ad# 2620 HONEST WOMAN I am a loving, caring, outgoing. honest SF 48, 5'2". I25lbs.. looking for a delightful SM 48-58. with a sense of humor, as a compassionate friend Ad# 2631 GET TO KNOW ME This fun-loving SWPF, 47, 5'5", brown hair/eyes, who enjoys sports, music, movies, travel, is seeking a SWPM, 50-53, preferably with children, similar interests, to spend time with Ad# 2647 WORK ON ME Full-bodied SWF, 22, 5'10”. red hair, likes piercings 4 tattoos. 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Germantown area Ad# 2413 PASSIONATE ROMANTIC Classy SBF. 30, petite, down-to-earth, employed, honest, patient, loves the arts, singing, theater music, reading and writing Looking for relaxed SWM. 25-50. sincere, for friendship. possible romance Gaithersburg area Ad#.2431 PAINTING ALONE Honest, outgoing DWF. 54. 51\ with hazel eyes, auburn hair, artist, N/S, interested in the Arts, picnics. animals fishing, walks, dancing and dining ISO DWM. 36-57. 5’10"*, N/S. non-drinker Ad#. 1774 HOPEFULLY CATHOLIC Honest. kind-hearted SWF. 44, spiritual, likes dancing, hiking, walking, exercising, animals, horses and reading Looking for good-looking SWM. 3252. with similar interests Ad#.2412 • POSSIBLE PARTNER Loving, kind. warm, sociable SBCPF, 60 enjoys bowling, tootball games, sports of all kincf jazz, church. 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Ad#.2304 BEGIN A NEW LIFE Hopeful to meet the right SWM. 25-30, around 5’6*\ who’s stable and his head on his shoulders. Take the time and call this SBF, 25. 5‘2", 125lbs . black hair, college student Ad#.2307 IS THIS YOU? Attractive DBF. 40. 133lbs., enjoys long walks, fireside chats and romantic evenings seeks intelligent. sensitive, financialty/emotionally secure SM. 34-50. for friendship, possible LTR. Ad# 2274 CAN YOU KEEP UP? SHF 21, 5’5". who’s outgoing, enjoys shopping, rollerblading, biking, walking and going to movies, looking for an open-minded. SBM. 21-30 Ad# 4287 HONESTY IS THE KEY! Easygoing SWM 41. 6 1' 175fos , brown hair, blue eyes, trustworthy. N/S. likes motorcycles, music, movies and dinner theatre Seeking personable SF. 26-40 well-groomed, height/weight proportionate Ad# 2965 FULL OF LIFE DWM. 56. 6'3". 190lbs.. with brown hair/eyes, enjoys the outdoors, horses. skiing, travel, seeks SWF. 35-50. preferably a blue-eyed blonde, to share some of life's pleasures Ad# 2947 FAMILY-ORIENTED Down-to-earth SWPM, 44. 6', 185lbs with dark hair/eyes, enjoys sports, movies, flea markets, the outdoors, seeks affectionate SF, 30-55. with a lol of inner beauty and a great sense of humor, for LTR. Ad#.2939 THIS IS IT! SAM. 50. 5 6" 160lbs , seeks a diverse SWF, 3035. N/S, without children, who knows how to have fun Ad# 2909 MR. RIGHT AWAITS U Fit SBPM 30. 62" 205lbs . enjoys working out. playing basketball and social connections Seeks a goal-onented SBPF. 2238. for good times, maybe more. Ad# 2964 LET’S GET CRAZY! Athletic, adventurous, wild SWM. 43. 5’10". 165lbs . enjoys working out camping, hiking, biking and drives in the country Seeking a carefree, daring SF. 30-47. with similar interests Ad#.2893 STEPPING UP... To the plate Sincere, secure SWM, 64 64". blue eyes, enjoys conversations, dancing, fishing, traveling, holding hands, walks. ISO loving SWF. 50-62, N/S. for LTR Ad#.2952 THE GIRL NEXT DOOR Average-built, laid-back, easygoing SWM. 50. 5’9", brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys rock music, movies, hanging out, looking for a laid-back, caring, hardworking S/DWF, 35-50. for friendship first. Ad#.2899 IN DUE TIME SWM. 43. 5’8". 185lbs., blonde, blue eyes, enjoys dining, movies, reading, long walks, outdoors, seeking sincere, honest SWF. 35-45, for friendship, possibly more Ad#.2920 FUTURE ASPIRATIONS SWM. 64, homeowner, likes boating, fishing, travel dancing, gardening, interested in meeting a trusting SWF. 52-62, for a relationship Ad# 2530 Place a personal ad and you will be eligible to\\/A/7g [jQ] a $1,500 trip package to the destination of your choice. Employees of NVS Interactive Madia, Superdubt and participating newspapers are not eligible. Winners will ba notified in their voice maitbew or by mail. *xi may also enter by sending a postcard to NVS Interactive Media. PO Bo* 1571, WiBiamsvtlle. New Vtw+c 14231. Include the name of the paper where you sew our column on your postcard. LIFE PARTNER? Caring honest SF, 26, medium-built, likes reading, history and the arts. Looking for calm, laidback. mature SNAM, 2840 who is responsible, honest, caring, with a strong personality, for friendship, possibly more. Ad#.2497 SERIOUS OATINO! Friendly, personable SHF 19 enjoys going out. movies, clubbing, dining out and much more Seeking a serious-mmded, honest, canng, faithful SM 19-29, for friendship maybe more Ad# 2324 FRIENDS FIRST SWF 58. 5'5", 125lbs. brown hair, hazel eyes, enjoys the Arts traveling, music, theatre, movies, dining out, museums and the ocean Seeking a friendly kind, humorous SWM, 50-80, with similar interests Ad# 2450 CALL FOR MORE INFOI SWF, 31. 5 7", enjoys dining out, movies, music, dancing long walks and more Seeking a tall, caring down-to-earth SBM, 28-40, with similar interests for friendship, maybe more Ad# .2454 FUN TIMES AHEAD! SWF, 46. 5'4*. brown hair/eyes enjoys working out, quiet times, close friends, reading, cooking, arts, music, traveling, theater and much more Looking for an honest sincere SWM 43-54, with similar interests Ad#.2473 TOGETHERNESS Attractive, honest, goodhearted DWF 44, enjoys dancing, horses, walking, exercising, animals and much more. Seeking good-looking, kind-hearted, sincere SWCM 33-52, for friendship maybe more. Ad#.247f SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY Honest, canng luU-figured DWF, 38. enjoys outdoors, traveling, quiet times at home and togetherness Looking for an honest, caring, sincere dependable SBM 38-50. drug-free fmancially/emotionalry stable for a possible LTR Ad# 2466 NIGHT SEEK THE STARS SBF, 25, medium-built, student, enjoys movies, music, dancing, talks, walks and traveling Looking for intelligent. kind-hearted, caring SWM, 25-30. with similar interests Ad* 2340 ADVENTURESOME Smart, funny, bubbly SBPF, 19, dancer loves music, dancing, partying, clubbing and just having fun Looking for SBM, 1929 to spend time with Ad*.2352 IN MANY WAYS 1 like to enjoys myself Very shy SWFr 18. employed, interested in meeting SHM. 18-25. who likes staying home and going out, for friendship Ad# 2369 DOWN-TO-EARTH SF, 31, medium-built, no children, looking for tall, large-built SM, 28-40, preferably B'NAM who is affectionate and likes doing things, going places on the weekend, for friendship, possible LTR. Ad# 2367 WE RE ALL IN THIS Together. SWF, 56. olive skin, enjoys life, cooking, the beach, talks and coflee Looking to meel a loyal, sincere D/SWM, 5662. nice, with similar interests, personable, for close friendship Ad# 2379 CURVY Honest, sincere SWF, 51, optimistic, feminine, funny, loves to laugh, traveling, cruises, the beach and animals. Looking for compatible intelligent D/SWM. 48-66. who is kind, loves sharing values, adventures and loving life, for friendship Ad# 2376 LOVING LIKE ME Educated SBF, 42. employed, enjoys theater, music and quiet evenings at home Looking for friendly, honest, loving D/SWM, 40-58, for LTR Ad# 2391 KEEP ME OCCUPIED SBF 18, 5T. 125lbs, black hair, outgoing, likes having fun, partying, movies, jogging and going to the gym Looking lor a SHM, 18-19, call, so we can have a strong LTR together Germantown area Ad#,2225 Men Women GOOD TIMES AHEAD Fun-loving, sociable SWM. 50, 5'10". 180lbs„ salt-pepper hair, enjoys breeding horses, the outdoors and new adventures. Seeks sensitive, amusing, simple, goodlooking SNAP, 32-44. who enjoys life, for possible LTR Ad*.2905 KEY FOR LOCK SWPM. 51. 6'4\ 190lbs. dark hair and eyes enjoys movies, arts, working out and quiet evenings ISO a fit, self-confident SWF, 3045. who loves life Ad# 2960 IN A GOOD WAY Cheerful SWM, 50. 5'H\ 185lbs. blue eyes, likes reading, movies, dining out and chess ISO a SF 35-50, slim/medium build, who's sincere and a good listener Ad#.2973 EXTREME OUTDOORSMAN SWM. 43, 5'8*. 155lbs , brown hair, enjoys motorcycles, long walks and the outdoors. ISO SWF 30-50. who likes to ride motorcycles and the outdoors. Ad#.2954 NASCAR FAN SWPM 51. 5'11". 180lbs , brown hair, people-oriented. enjoys lootball, country music, NASCAR and motorcycles ISO friendly, attractive, slim SWF. 4853. for a committed relationship. Ad# 2951 CHECK ME OUT Energetic, kind SBM 23. 5’H \ 175lbs. black hair, enjoys basketball bowling, movies, the beach, dining out and having fun. Seeking enjoyable SWF. 21-30, with similar interests. Ad# 2911 HAPPY TIMES AHEAD Intelligent athletic, caring SBM. 46. 61", 194lbs , clean shaven, a good listener, interests include music, reading, seeking a goal-oriented, open-minded SF, 35-60, who likes to have fun Ad# 2937 ROMANCE AHEAD Fun-loving, kind SWM, 46, 5'3". I30lbs. brown hair/eyes, enjoys reading, photography, quiet times at home, dining out and movies. ISO congenial, serene SHF, 30-50. with similar interests Ad# 2916 LET S HAVE FUN Friendly, self-employed SWM. 41 enjoys traveling, the outdoors, children, movies and animals Seeks energetic, sincere SF, 18-48, with similar interests Ad# 2932 NO GAMES Friendly SBM, 20. 57. 140lbs. green eyes, brown hair. ISO mature, adventurous SF, 28-35, for good times. Ad#.2908 INNER BEAUTY Sociable, fun-loving, educated SBM, 20 6 240lbs . black hair, enjoys partying, quality time with friends and family. Seeks outgoing SBF, 18-23. with similar interests Ad# 2923 R U THE ONE? Open, honest SWCM. 36, 5'10". 195lbs, dark blonde hair, blue eyes, enjoys good conversation, football, basketball, dining out. movies. ISO passionate attractive, fit SF. 28-40. for LTR Ad# 2925 HEART OF GOLD Attractive. easygoing, romantic SWM, 41. 54". 120lbs . enjoys jogging, racing dining out. sunsets, romance, the stars and most of all honesty Seeks a romantic. SF, 21-45, who enjoys the simple things in life. Ad#.2824 Fth« MYSTERY £> TirriTI date & WLNI www.datemaker.com/leesburg To purchase time on \our credit card without calling our 900# Call 1-888-390-1882 option 1*4 off the main menu HERE HE IS This outgoing. Catholic SWPM. 37. 510“. 165lbs . with brown hair and green eyes, who enjoys the outdoors. sporting events and traveling, is seeking a fit. sincere SPF 27-35. tor a LTR Ad# 1259 SLIGHTLY SKEPTICAL SWM 48. 6*3“. 195lbs. likes staying active collecting things, cultural activities, seeking a nice D/SWF Lets share a drink, a smile, a story, and who knows? I'm worth the gamble1 Ad# 2657 GOD ONLY KNbWS Why you wouldn’t call this educated financially secure WM, 46. and experience eternal happiness1 ISO slim, sweet, sincere, honest, intelligent, educated WF. 30-49 Ad# 2870 IF GIRLS JUST WANT To have fun. then heres the guy tor you! Muscular, tattooed, outgoing, fun BM 27. who Tikes dubs, movies, dining. ISO fun. outgoing, humorous WF. 21-30 Ad#.2852 NEVER MIND THE GRAY This easygoing, communicative personable WPM 42, likes bicyding. tennis, bowling, movies, theater, concerts travel, still has plenty of laughter, life, love left in me! ISO special WF 35-45. Ad# 2890 THERE’S A LIGHT In everybody's life, care to be mine0 Brighten up the life of this attractive, fun WPM. 58. who likes museums. art. iazz guitar, with your call! ISO compatible, communicative, emotionally stable. laid-back W/HF 40-62. Ad#.2901 R U OUT THERE? SWM. 42, 5*8". 148lbs.. brown hair, blue eyes, fit, N/S, shared custody of two boys, honest, shy. fun. . responsible, enjoys biking, the parks, movies, romantic dinners. ISO affectionate D/SWF. 35-40. to be best friends and more. Ad# 2848 A RARE FIND Everybody’s clock is ticking. Introduce your dog. cat, kids to this terrific young DWM. 45. 5*11". 185lbs.. who’s equipped with good job. head, teeth, heart Fit & strong with many options and upgrades available Full warranty! Ad# 2898 ALWAYS THE SAME Out-spoken SWM. 42. 5’10". 165lbs black hair, blue eyes, employed, likes traveling, the beach, walks, hiking, biking. ISO a SWF. 35-52 good-looking, independent, for friendship Frederick area. Ad#.2872 CHARMING FUNNY SWM. 27. 5'ir, 150lbs., greenish/blue eyes, intelligent. good listener, employed, likes playing guitar, movies, dining walks in the parks ISO a physically attractive SF, 21-35, who's good conversationalist, likes music and smoker okay, Germantown area Ad# 2806 JUMP OUT Exciting SWM 39. 6’. 175lbs.. brown hair, blue eyes, artist, creative, likes photography, museums, plays, concerts, sight-seeing. ISO a beautiful SWF. 25-47, who’s spontaneous, loves exercising, exploring new avenues, making me laugh. Silver Springs area Ad#.2826 FUN-LOVING GUY SBM, 21. 6T. 165lbs.. long black hair, likes sports, coaching, chilling and doing adventurous things ISO an athletic SWF 18-40. proportioned, spontaneous and adventurous Silver Springs area Ad# 2863 SHY BUT CAN BE Affectionate SWM, 46, 5T\ 180lbs , brown hair enjoys weekend, trips, fishing, reading and dining in/out ISO a D/SWF. 3045, with right chemistry, for committed LTR Montgomery Village area Ad# 2847 HAVE FUN WILL TRAVEL Tall SBM. 34, 215lbs , driver. ISO a nice SWF. 27-35. for LTR Ad# 2858 WE CAN GET TOGETHER SWM. 23. brown hair, blue eyes, enjoys outdoor activities, movies and cats. ISO a friendly SWF. 20-25, for a possible LTR Ad# 2845 BRIGHT HUMOROUS Tall DWM, 50s. kind, loving, spirited, appealing, loves animals, theater ISO an intelligent, pretty, adventurous SF. 38-55. for LTR. Ad# 2854 OCCASIONAL NIGHT OUT Responsible SWM, 38 5 11’. 150lbs., blonde, blue eyes, enjoys movies gourmet meals, outdoors and gardening. Seeking an old-fashioned SWF, 3040 with similar interests, for friendship first Ad#.2840 ARE YOU... A non-materialistic SF. 2032, who's attractive spiritually and physically? If so then I am a SWM, 34. 5’9", 178lbs . never married, child-free N/S. N/D, likes music, movies, dining out. * bowling, billiards, outdoors and more. Ad# 2832 MILLON DOLLAR SMILE SBM. 30. 6T. 185lbs . black hair, light brown eyes seeking attractive, lovely SA/WF, 22-48. 100140lbs who s down-toearth loves dancing and being caressed, serious replies only Ad# 2540 For customer service, call 1-800-783-6019 ext 1922 ABBREVIATIONS Divorced Hispanic M D H A S Single P Professional NTS Non-smoker NA Native American O Double Deter B Black F Female C Christian W White J Jewish WW Widowed WO Norv-dnnker ISO In search ot. LTR Long-term Relationship This publication is a community, family publication Anything appearing In The Community Meeting Place must be appropriate tor all ages. Participants in The Community Meeting Place must be 18 years or older. The Community Meeting Place is restricted to individuals seeking personal, monogamous relationships. The publisher reserves the right to edit or re|ect ads and voice introductions that do not meet the standards ol acceptance ol this newspaper. This publication assumes no liability for the content or reply of a personal advertisement Readers and advertisers may wish to consider taking appropriate safeguards in responding to ads and arranging meetings. Callers to the i 900 system will be charged $1 99 per minute, plus a 99e connection fee on their monthly phone bill Touchtone phone callers will be given instructions on how to respond to a specific ad, browse male or female greetings and use Datematch. For best reception, cordless telephones are not recommended. Use of this column tor business solicitation will be prosecuted. NA/SO 0209 EXPRESS YOURSELF SWM 25. 5 1 O', 155lbs blondish brown hair, very short, occasional smoker and dnnker. enjoys bowling. pool, racing cars, clubbing. dancing, time with friends, seeks a nice, attractive SF. t8-25. for LTR Ad# 2790 ISO OLDER WOMAN Attractive, fit romantic DWM 39. 6. 185lbs brown hair and eyes, enjoys motorcycling, dining out Seeks a sexy SWF 45-65. to share quality time with Ad# 2819 COMMITMENT MINDED Outgoing, open SWM 37 6 . 190lbs . brown hair enjoys biking, running, beaches NASCAR, football seeks SWF 31-40. N/S. N/D. who is looking for a long-term relationship Ad# 2814 WHAT ABOUT YOU? Polite SBM 25 black hair, brown eyes, 5‘4". 140tbs.. enjoys biking, beaches traveling, seeks a SWF 23-25. with similar interests Ad# 2794 NEW TO THE AREA Outgoing SHM. 24. 5 11", 170fbs brown hair, hazel eyes, enjoys movies, dancing, going to the gym. racquetbalt clubbing, traveling. seeks a SF. 18-35, with similar interests Ad#.2780 YEARS OF THERAPY Have led to frequent attacks of maturity and common sense DWPM 55. attractive. 59". 180lbs . N/S. hopeless romantic, enjoys dining out, movies. sports, beach, ISO SWPF attractive. fit. 46-54, with similar interests Ad# 2737 WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY WM. 31.5 , I15lbs . brown hair blue eyes, enjoys fishing, hunting, playing pool, going out. quiet evenings, sports, music. ISO petite F. 23-35. under 5‘6*. commitment-minded, to share my life Ad#.2822 NOTHING VENTURED Nothing gained Fun. humorous, laid-back WM 40. 6’4“, 270lbs. blond hair, blue eyes, enjoys martial arts, movies, dining out. having fun. new adventures. ISO sweet, sexy sensuous fun. humorous, honest F. 18*. friendship, possible LTR Ad#. 8427 YOURS TO DISCOVER Fun, active, outgoing SWM, 35. enjoys billiards, traveling, candlelit dinners, movies, music, long walks and horseback riding. Seeking an honest, caring SF, for friendship and possibly more Ad#.2809 HAPPY TOGETHER Relaxed, humorous SWM. 34. 6'2", 210lbs., blond hair, blue eyes, likes the outdoors, films, dining out. travel, socializing, sports Seeks a SWF 25-35. height/weight proportionate N/S. with similar interests, for friendship and possible LTR. Kids okay Ad#.2799 THE BEST AD Sweet, romantic, respectful. smart, very special SHM. 18, 6T, 180lbs , looking for a beautiful SHF, 19-25. for friendship, loves parlies, soccer, poetry. children, dancing, and a wide array of activities. Ad#. 2783 QUIET GUY Humorous SWM, 25. 5'10* medium build, tight brown hair, blue/green eyes seeking LTR with fun. honest, quiet SWF 20-25. who likes movies, quiet evenings at home, great conversations, walks Ad#.2791 NICE AND EASY Laid-back SWM. 33. 6'. 220lbs . brown hair/eyes, likes NASCAR, the beach, clubs, dancing, socializing. Seeking communicative, pleasant. affectionate SWF, 26-38, for friendship Ad# 2773 ROAD TO LOVE Fun, outgoing SWM 30, 5TT. 230lbs' blond hair, blue eyes, enjoys basketball and a diverse array of activities. Seeks a SWF, 42-45, for LTR Ad#.2771 LTR WANTED Athletic SWM, 42 5*9" 170lbs. enjoys SCUBA diving, weight training, long walks. golfing Seeking a health-conscious, fit, petite SAP, 3547. who can be a tomboy and a lady at the same time Children are okay Ad# 2765 HEART TO HEART SBM, 53, 5 1T, 175lbs. black hair, brown eyes, loves reading, basketball and traveling Seeking a very shapely, spiritual, outgoing SB/HF 35-49 for friendship. Ad#.2775 PERFECT MATCH Creative, witty, good-looking. sensitive, faithful SWM 38. 5'10". brown hair/eyes, enjoys cooking, the outdoors, films, music, tennis, biking, shooting pool. Seeking an attractive. independent kind, humorous SWF 28-38 tor friendship Ad# 2769 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Spend the golden years with this outgoing, humorous. attractive SWM, 62. 6’2". with brown hair and hazel eyes, who seeks that special SWF. 54-64, for companionship. LTR His interests include working out the outdoors, traveling and more. Ad# 1444 SERIOUS A HONEST Laid-back, warm SBM, 38. well-rounded, nice muscular build light complexion, with a mustache, likes the outdoors, bowling, tennis, looking for healthy SF 1935, who's nice, down-toearth. monogamous LTR. Ad# 2726 UP FOR ANYTHING SWM 41, 5V, 165lbs. brown hair, blue eyes real outdoorsy. likes aH sports, the beach, dancing to oldies, picnics and friends ISO SWF 30-42, to be that special someone Is this you9 Ad# 1064 A WARM SPIRIT SWPM. 41. 5TCT. 180fbs is seeking a down-to-earth SF. lor a LTR, who is financially secure like himself, likes healthy living and horses. Ad# 5243 NICE LOYAL HONEST SWM 33. tall, mediumbuilt. shy at first likes outdoor activities sports, reading, animals and good times ISO caring SWF. 26-40. who's ready to settle Germantown area Ad#.2727 JUST THE WAY I AM Romantic SBM 22. 510“. 175lbs , enjoys movies, music walks conversations ISO SWF. 18-24. lor friendship first Ad# 2755 ANYBODY OUT THERE? Humorous, straight-forward SBM, 36. 5 o . black hair. 130lbs.. enjoys having fun, movies, theater, dining out. Seeking an educated. intelligent, humorous SF. 26-31 for friendship first. Ad#.2745 CARING A HONEST SBM. 37 5‘7“. 180lbs black hair, enjoys movies, music ISO S/BWF. 37-45. for friendship first Ad#.2751 WHEN CAN I GET A hold of you9 Friendly SWM 57. 6’3“. 215lbs good listener, loves walks movies travel. quiet evenings and the beach Seeking a sincere honest SF. 43-57. fit. canng, willr ing to commit to a relationship Ad# 1929 MOONLIGHT WALKS SWM. 58 63“. 215lbs. enjoys communications compromising, movies, traveling, quiet evenings, seeking a sincere, honest, upbeat SF. 41-58. with similar interests, for LTR. Ad#.2749 FUN TIMES AWAITING Medium-built SHM, 26. 56". I90lbs , enjoys fun times, romantic evenings, reading, working out looking for an honest, trustwor-. thy SHF 19-27, for LTR, Ad#.2747 ISO YOU Quiet, shy SWM. 27. 55*. 110lbs. with brown hair, who enjoys motorcycles, hunting and the outdoors ISO quiet, shy SWF. 18 30. who likes to stay home Ad# 1004 ONE ON ONE SWM. 37. 5'10r. 165lbs. brown hair enjoys sports fishing and horseback riding Looking for a SWF. 2545. to spend time wifh Ad# 2736 CIRCLE THIS AD Secure SW dad of two. 36. 5'9\ 165lbs . blond hair, blue eyes. M'S, enjoys hile» mg. camping, photography. looking for a SWF, 2445 Ad# 2730 LONELY STATE From Jamaica SBM, 20 tall, medium-built, new To area Looking for nice SF. 18-32 to go out with. Ad#.2729 EASYGOING SWM, 40, tall, stocky-built, personable, likes the out doors, fireplaces, looking for SF. 21-43. race unimportant. for going out and having good times Frederick area Ad# 2724 PICK ME UP Good-looking SBM. 40: tall medium-built, employed, with great sense of humor, likes sports, fishing, movies quiet times, ISO deep, lovmg. honest SBF, 33-46. for good conversation and friendship. Ad#.2719 GOOD-HEARTED • Flexible, attractive DWM 27, tall, medium-built, employed, likes playing rtar, working out and ing ISO same in attractive SF, 18-31. with no kids for LTR Ad# 2718 TIME OF YOUR LIFE SWM. 32. tall, stocky-built, employed, enjoys outdoglactivities, looking for a SF. 18-45, who likes going out and having good times Ad# 2717 TOTAL COMMITMENT SWM, 42, tall, mediumbuilt. with mustache, goalee, employed, honest, devoted. likes riding Harleys, gobd conversa tion, ISO open-hearted SWF, 25-35. N/S. N/D, fit. healthy, for talks, life time partner and soulmate moving to Fredrick area Ad# 2709 AGE OPEN SWPM, 58. tall, mediumbuilt kind, considerate with a good sense of humor Looking for SF. 20+. for passionate, casing. fun times Ad# 2706 CALL WILL TALK SBM. 27. employed, likes swimming, music, cooking and kids Looking fgr down-to-earth SF. 20-40 for LTR Ad# 2704 JUST ARRIVED FROM West Africa three _ ago SBM. 39. likes reading. sports, music and win mg. Looking for a moe SWF. 26-35. for fun and LTR. Silver Springs area Ad# 2692 SERIOUS DATING * Friendly, personable SBM 23, tall, slim, student, likes movies, reading, clubbing and dining out Seeking a serious-minded, caring faithful SF 19-30 loving, for friendship, maybe LT-h Ad#.2679 « LET S CHILL SBM. 19. tall. siim-buHt chocolate complexion, looking for SF. 16-35, to chiU with, kick it. lor friendship, maybe more. Ad# 2694 I STILL HAVE HOPES Strong reliable kind SWM, 34, N/S. no drugs tall, fit, solid-built, attractive, educated, who has so much to give How about you? Attractive, fit SWF. 20-40, for a one on one company Ad#.2691 WHERE YOU’RE FROM? SWM, 20, tall, mediumbum, nice, friendly, student. employed, likes motdaa. * fora LTR NEW TO DC AREA From Portland SWM. 44. tall healthy good-nati enjoys writing, the doors, friends, good and conversation SAF. 21-38. for Gaithersburg Ad# 2688 REALLY GOOD Friendship American SWM. 24 slim, employed, fun dancing, sports, lor a SF, 21-30. ready to have some times. Ad#.2684 1. enipiuyeu. uses •es clubbing looking iSF. 18-21. tor trusting Ad# 2689 "T

* Jf & i Obituaries Thomas Lillard Carpenter Thomas Lee Lillard, 89, of Banco died on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at his residence. Born Oct. 28, 1911 in Madison County, he was the son of the late Allen Y. Lillard and Annie Frances Lillard. *' Mr. Lillard was a retired carpenter. 1. He is survived by a son Thomas Lee Lillard Jr. and his wife Cindy of Madison; a brother Elmer “Snooks” Lillard of Gatha, Fla.; a sister iSearl L. Nethers of SJperryville; two grandchildren, Tommy Lee Lillard III and Brandi L. Lillard, both of Madison. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Dilley Pearl Lillard and six brothers, Walter Lillard, Roy Lillard, Johnny Lillard, Robert Lillard, Guy Lillard and Charles Maury Lillard. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 9 at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison by the Rev. Henry Daniel Aylor. Burial was in Etlan Cemetery. Robert Underwood Washington resident Robert “Reds” Underwood, 62, of Washington died Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Prince William Hospital. He was born Sept. 8, 1938 in Harrisburg, Pa. to the late Marvin Underwood and Frances Buppert Underwood. Survivors include two sons, Scott Underwood of Ashburn and William Underwood of Culpeper; a daughter, Toni UnderwoodHolland of Hamilton, Ohio and the mother of his children, Patsy Underwood of Rixeyville. Additional survivors include four grandchildren; Methodist women to meet Feb. 19 The United Methodist women will meet on Monday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Louise McCulloch. I --1 The Flint Hill United 1 Methodist Church has wor[ ship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the pub! lie. Worship services are held at the Flint Hill Baptist Church on the second, fourth | and Fifth Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. with Rev. Doug Farmer delivering the ! message. Rev. Farmer is replacing Robert O. Goff during his absence due to illness, we , nope he continues to improve. The public is invited to join Rev. Farmer for services. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin ; Hawkins of Fredericksburg ■ Vvere Wednesday visitors of I her mother, Mrs. Edna Lillard. Elizabeth Welch and her ■ dad, Bill Welch spent from ! Friday until Sunday camping ; at the 4-H Center near Front ; Royal. Have a great week and ! give me a call with your news. his best friend, Calvin Pettie of Washington and two brothers, Mike Underwood of USA and Bruce Underwood of Australia. Services were conducted on Sunday, Feb. 11 at Found & Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper. Martha Keys Culpeper resident Martha Frances Keys, 68, of Culpeper died on Friday, Feb. 9 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was bom July 11, 1932 in Greenville to the late Robert Altizer and Virginia Harris Altizer. Mrs. Keys was a member and former Senior Regent of the Culpeper Women of the Moose Lodge #1655. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Thomas Keys and five sons, John Keys Jr. and his wife Mary of Greenville, Earl Keys and his wife Bonnie of Culpeper, Steven Keys and his wife Ellen of Rochelle, Mark Keys and his wife Betty of Sperryville and Joseph Keys and his wife Debbie of Boston. She is also survived by two sisters, Josephine Mulligan of Nokesville and Joan Belotti of Haymarket and a brother, Robert Altizer Jr. of Shipman. Additional survivors include 12 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Found & Sons Chapel with Rev. L. Bryan McClain officiating. Interment followed at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Richard Dodson Viewtown native Richard Allen (Richie) RECYCLE by Randy Minter Knowing the Unknowable Some people take it on faith that, when death approaches, they will be able to fathom its mystery. Why, they reason, should this final act be any less explainable than other life events? The final irony is that only by dying can one come to know what it means to undergo this final transformation. As one of the faithful, Indian poet/philosopher Rabindranath Tagore posited, "Even so, in death the same unknown will appear as ever known to me. And brcause I love this life, I know I shall love death as well. The child cries out when from the right breast the mother takes it away, in the very next moment to find in the left one its consolation.” Many of our fears cannot be met; perhaps it is the human condition to fear the unknown that death offers us all. However, some fears, especially about how our loved ones are taken care of and how our funeral plans are made, can be helped. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we’re easy to work with and are happy to design a funeral or memorial service that suits your particular family’s needs and preferences. We’re at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. For answers to your questions, call 347-3431. “Death must be distinguished from1 dying, with which it is often confused. ’’ -Sydney Smith FOUND Family Owned & Operated Scott Found, Mgr. 540-825-3530 850 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, VA 22701 Dodson died Feb. 9 as a result of a hit and run accident in Cobb County, Ga., while attending a builders conference with his employers, Bill Smithers and Coe Eldridge and other co-workers from Purcellville. He was the son of Ronald and Ann Dodson of Viewtown and father to his four year son, Evan William Dodson. Other survivors include his sister, Tammy C. Russell and her husband Milton and children Kerry and Nick Compton; two brothers, Neil W. Dodson and fiance, Claudia Beilis of Falls Church and Chris Dodson and fiance, Tina Bally and children Alexus and Carli; his soon-to-be wife, Andrea McKenzie; Evan’s mother, Olivia Thompson Dodson of Ruckersville; his maternal grandparents, Harold and Ruth Sullivan of Ruckersville and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by two uncles, Clarence (Boosie) Dodson and Lawrence Wayland and paternal grandparents, Eugene and Dorothy Dodson. Mr. Dodson was bom Nov. 9, 1968 and was a 1987 graduate of Rappahannock County School and attended George Mason University in Fairfax from 1987 to 1988. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves in 1988, graduated at the top of his class as “Honor Man.” Sgt. Dodson was called to active duty to participate in Operation Desert Storm during the Persian Gulf War. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Burial was at Culpeper National Cemetery. Found & Sons Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. K Winter Wellness series planned By Mary Boudreau Rappahannock News Writer The second evening in a series of free wellness programs by Rappahannock Healing Arts Center practitioners will be entitled, “The Relationship Dance”. Bertha Scholten, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor, will offer participants a chance to gain a new perspective on loving relationships. Scholten says, “All relationships are a dance with two steps. We are either coming close or moving farther from our partner with our actions. We will explore one dance .” Scholten describes herself as a mind/body counselor. The field of psychology is presently going through many changes. Mind/body tech niques are gaining much attention by mainstream therapists. National conferences are offering professional presentations on a variety of these approaches to facilitate change. As a more holistic approach is being embraced by health care consumers, it is being widely recognized that emotional growth effects a person’s spiritual, physical and mental outlook. All aspects of a person are addressed when working in this way. Scholten’s presentation will offer a glimpse at defining w'hat this type of counseling means when looking at relationships. “The Relationship Dance” will take place Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Library. For more information call Ms. Scholten at 987-7204, extension 3. The next event in the series will be on Friday evening. Feb. 23. Beth Levick will present an experiential program on “Sound Therapy”. Come experience how sound effects the body and promotes healing. School breakfast, lunch menus RCES Breakfast: Monday, Feb. 19: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Tuesday, Feb. 20: Hot cinnamon bun or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Wednesday, Feb. 21: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Thursday, Feb. 22: Oatmeal/toast, or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Friday, Feb. 23: Breakfast pizza ' or cereal/milk, toast, juice and milk. Lunch: Monday, Feb. 19: The new pizza, fresh veggies/dip, choice of fruit, choice of milk. Tuesday, Feb. 20: Baked chicken, buttered spiral pasta, steamed broccoli, chilled fruit, hot biscuit/butter. Wednesday, Feb. 21: Cheeseburger on bun, french fries, choice of fruit, homemade cookie, choice of milk. Thursday, Feb. 22: Spaghetti/beef. cheese, steamed corn, choice of fruit, homemade garlic bread, choice of milk. Friday, Feb. 23: Chicken nuggets, buttered rice, green beans or fruit, hot biscuits/butter, choice of milk. RCHS Lunch: Monday, Feb. 19: Sausage pizza, buttered corn, choice of fruit, garlic bread stick. A La Carte’ Sausage pizza, fries and fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 20: Barbecue chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot biscuit/butter. A La Carte’ cheeseburger on bun, burrito. Wednesday, Feb. 21: Spaghetti/beef, cheese, buttered peas, chilled fruit, hot garlic bread. A La Carte’ Meat ball sub, potato rounds and fruit. Thursday, Feb. 22: The new pizza, fresh veggies/dip, hot peach cobbler. A La Carte’ Hot steak and cheese, french fries. Friday, Feb. 23: Taco’s/beef, cheese, lettuce and tomato, seasoned curly fries, chilled fruit, garlic bread stick. A La Carte” Chicken pattie on bun, fries and fruit. * There will be an early release at 1:40 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Business & Service Directory Only $4.60per week fora 1 inch space (540) 675-3338 Next Deadline February 23 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd., Culpeper Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop to complete Home Decorating Service Floor Covenngs • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Sip Cowts & Upholstery nesiaerwai • UwntmrrHV Rt 211 Amiasville, VA _937-5500_ CONSTRUCTION Joseph F. Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYMNG CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 Winfield Construction New Construction Major Renovations Class A License (540) 937-5079 CARPENTRY Expert craftsmanship in all phases of woocfwotking and construction. Cabinetry, trim, doors, decks, home repairs 23 years experience 840-937-2081 8S0N8 Custom Homes, additions, renovations Class A Contractor CLEANING Sandy's HoagecdeAiriitp Weekly, Biweekly & Monthly Cleaning Free estimates 540-937 3253 CPA EXCAVATING Excavating i ■ i—J i . i .I bpscoizBo bacxnoe Dump Truck Hewing, Diteh Digghg. QJwrts, Mowing, BusNnoggrg & Dnveway GradrgFenoe Parting 675-1117 . MacRae Associates, p.g Full Smkce CPA Firm llfn nil i i ■■ \ * —* - * wasmngton, Virginia (540) 675-2043 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Bart) Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Privacy Panting Available Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540475-3943 Pager: 399-2688 Furniture Restoration I Rappahannock I I Fl RNITVRfc RkstorationI 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 PAINTING Shenandoah Painting Top of the line quality Work for homeowners for over J years. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call today for a free estimate. Lie./ins. 540-675-2218 ' D-J ^ Painting Interior & Exterior Reliable Service 540-778-1209 , PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP SperryviUe, VA 987-8555 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE McnttaySaturday 8 a. m. to 8 p.m. Sunday: Closed Day o( Best 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE SPEKRYVILLE STORAGE t O. Safe HiumK Moraitc KcMtkiitiai ( oiiinii ri ial Kca^ouahlt K«(v% 540/987-8507 Hi. inn*. off l .S. t M SPERRYVIU.K. VA Tiee Service Jenkins Tree Service Seasoned Firewood Trimming Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulch & Landscaping Fertilizing Root Feeding • Spraying Mowing & Weedeating 20 Years Experience 540-987-9440 TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas & Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer Kitchen Aid Whirlpool & Roper Appliances U S. Route 29, Madison (540) 948-2200 WELDING RICK’S CUSTOM WELDING (540) 675-1888 Commercial • Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates & railings ALSO SANDBLASTING I. %iedduiq, StatiQfiesuf. Sappahannock Nous (540) 675-3338 Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can hdp you plan your entire wedding EQUIPMENT RENTAL PAGE CO-OP RENTAL CENTER 139 Virginia Avenue • Luray, VA 22835 (888) 843-2670 Seeders • Trencher • Chain Saws Jack Hammer • Pressure Washers Log Splitter • Generators Carpet Cleaners WHY BUY, WHEN YOU CAN RENT? Complete Small Engine Repair A Service ROOFING The leak stops here! STORAGE South Wales > Business Mini Storage^ Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? 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 PuHmi's Electric ft Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249

INDEX Rentals 001. Rentals - Apartments 011. Rentals - Condo 022. Rentals - House 033. Rentals - Lots & Acreage 044 Rentals - Mobile Home 055. Rentals - Room 066. Rentals - Shared Housing/Roommates 077. Rentals - Townhouse 080. Rentals - Office 085. Property Management 088. Rentals - Wanted 089. Hunting Properties Vacation Places 090. Vacation - Rent 095. Vacation - Sale 099. Vacation - Wanted Residential Sales 100. For Sale By Owner 111. Sales - Condo 122. Sales - Houses 133. Sales - Lots & Acreage 135 Real Estate For Sale 144. Sales - Manufactured/Custom Housing 155 Sales - Mobile Homes 166. Sales - Townhouses 177. Sales - Wanted Commercial Real Estate 180. Commercial - Rent 188. Commercial - Sale 190. Real Estate Wanted 193. Real Estate Services 196. Franchises/ Business Opportunities Merchandise 200. Antiques & Collectibles 204. Arts & Crafts 208. Auctions 212. Cemetery Lots 216. Computers/Electronics 220. Farm Equipment 222. Farm Supplies 224. Firewood 228. Furniture/Appliances 232. Garage/Yard/Moving Sales 233. Estate Sales 236. Hay, Straw & Feed 240. Horses 244. Jewelry 248. Lawn/Garden Equipment 252. Livestock 254. Building Materials 256. Miscellaneous For Sale 260. Miscellaneous For Rent 261. Miscellaneous Wanted 262. Musical Instruments/Equipment 266. Office Furniture & Equipment 270 Penny-Pinchers 273. Pets 274. Pet Supplies/Service Please refer to category you wish to use 278. Produce 282. Recreational Equipment/Health 284. Firearms 286 Seasonal Sales Free Merchandise 290. Found 294. Giveaways 298. Lost Services 350. Business Services 355. Child Care Services Offered 356. Child Care Services Wanted 360. Commuters Corner 365. Domestic Services 370. Financial/Mortgages 375. Home Health Care 376. Home Improvement 380. Instruction 381 Career Education 383. Health & Beauty 385 Lawn/Garden 390. Personal Services 391. Miscellaneous Services 395. Services Wanted Announcement s 400. Adoption 410 Announcements 420. Birthdays/Happy Ads 430. Coming Events 440. Entertainment 450. Personals 460. Seasonal Specials 470. Tributes Loga( notice* 480. ABC License 490. Legal Notices 485. Bids & Proposals 492. Public Notices Employment 500. Domestic Help Wanted 515. Employment Services 545. Full Time Employment 560. Part Time Employment 590. Wanted: Jobs Transportation 600 Antiques & Classics 605. Automobiles 610. Jeeps 620. Aviation 625. Boats & Accessories 630. Campers/RVs 635. Construction/Heavy Equipment 640. Motorcycles 645. Off-Road/Unlicensed 650. Parts/Accessories 655. Rentals 660. Repair/Service 665. Sport Utility Vehicle 670. Trailers 675. Trucks/Pickups 680. Vans/ Buses 685. Vehicles Wanted HUNT COUNTRY COTTAGE- 2 BR. recently renovated, moderate kit, fenced yard. 2 horse stables, paddocks $995. 540-955-1419 I .:. -> MADISON CO., seel co estate on working winery 205ac., 6BR. 3BA 8 Ig. fps, 1200 sq. tt patio, pool. $2000/mo no pets 540-987-7226 /W New Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. By Phone: Loudoun 703-777-1110 Loudoun 703-689-1260 Metro 703-444-4480 Rappahannock 1-800-8524797 By Fax: 703-689-1278 By Web: www.timescommunity.conn By Mail: Times Community Newspapers Classified Department, P.O. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 20176-3013 In Person: Stop by our offices located at: Loudoun Times-Mirror 9 East Market St., Leesburg, Virginia Eastern Loudoun Times 101 East Holly Ave., Suite 7 Sterling, Virginia Fairfax County Office 1760 Reston Parkway, Suite 411 Reston, Virginia Fauquier Times-Democrat 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Virginia Clarke Times-Courier 16 West Main St., Berryville, Virginia Rappahannock News Rappahannock News Building Washington, Virginia Employment Classified 4:00 p.m. Monday Public/Legal Notices 5:00 p.m. Friday General Classified 6:00 p.m. Monday Your Community Directory 12 Noon Friday Horse & Farm Directory 1:00 p.m. Monday EQUAL MOUSING OPPORTUNITY AH real estate advertising herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitations, or discrimination Additionally, the Commonwealth of Virginia forbids discrimination based on elderiiness, parenthood, or handicap. We wiU not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. AH persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. After An Ad la Ordered it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadline tor that issue. At the time of placing your ad, it will be read or faxed back to you for any corrections to be made. Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, call at once. No adjustments will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by 3:00p.m. Monday following the date o# publication. The Times will not accept liability tor its failure, for any cause, to insert an advertisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in sitoject matter, phraseology or setup. The Times Newspapers are not liable for the m lAiftV/ rtf ariifirtlCAH nnvi nr OAn knnn • ' 1 vl*. K' I'KIVIL*.* .»>. I»; :]4Ti Wo Accept I" H K - 3 I I r7 ’I MIDDLEBURG / THE PLAINS: Near 1-66, 20 min. from Herndon. Field-stone house on Ig Estate. Serene countryside, boxwoods & pond. 3 BR, 2 BA, fpl, storage, gourmet kit. Fully furnished. Central AC/Heat. $2,200/mo. Flex, lease. Avail immed. 202-744-9263 SPERRYVILLE- RT 651 2 BR, 1BA. $600/mo. + sec. dpst 540-9878954 f-----n v ^ 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 For Lease, 1331 Sq.Ft. Medical offices next to Loudoun Hospital. 1st fl. Requires some buildout. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC in place. Great Courtyard view. Principals only. Call 703-858-3250, for appt. WANTED: HUNTING Rights sought by insured reputable est. corp. Top $ rental pd in advance. 703-690-1543 CENTREVILLE END UNIT TH in a lovely neighborhood. 3 Lvl home 3 BR, 2 & Vi BA Incl gas F/P in Rec. rm & new 12X15 deck w/stairs. 703/222-0180 WARRENTON, IN TOWN Condo, triplex end unit. 3BR, 2 </2 BA, DR, LR, FP, balcony, extras. $96,500. 540-347-1156 V___^ JIM HARTUNG- Remax Select Properties 703444-5900 Ext.221 www.lds-realestate.com v _ DBL WIDE MOBILE home in park- 3BR, 2BA, cent, air & heat, lg deck & FP $6000 540-439-1041 v.i'. / WANTED IN RAPPAHANNOCK county - small acreage or lot with/without house to fix up. 540-675-3901 PERSIAN KIRMAN RUG. 6x9, navy, beautiful floral design throughout, light blue center, hand made in China, $1,300. 703-476-0189. mm '." in.uraiMk / SOFA WHITE CLOTH, 2 seats, perfect cond., $300. Beige wing back chair, yellow/gold flowers $50. 703-476-0189. STOREHOUSE SAND sofa $250; Maytag DW $60, Off white enter, cntr. for 27”TV $375; All like new. 703-860-5840 V _/ MOVING SALE: 1 day only, Sat., Feb. 17, 9am-4pm. 7031 Lovers Lane, Warrenton. Furn., garden tbl/ chrs, English saddle, lots more. v _ HAY - horse quality hay. Square & round bales. Also round bales for cattle. 540-937-5160 HORSl HAY; small square bales orchard grass, alfalfa. 540-9375550. Limited quantify. ---. 240 -- v J TB GELO. Classy retired race horse needs a new career. 10yr old bay, 16.3 off track 9 mo. Trail rides alone, in company. Snaffle mouth, good mind, quiet, kind. Clips, ships, no vices. Heady to finish for your discipline. Good home essential - very spec, horse. $2000 neg. to approp. placement. 540-364-2929 Uwi 4 WISPERING PINES GROWER OF TREES 4 SHRUBS Norway Spruce S-7ft B 4 B $35 each Better than white pines or l eland Cypress for screens & landscaping Delivery & planting available S40-937-6178 $300 REWARD! For information resulting in the arrest and conviction of the persons) who shot the Jack Russell Terrier on Feb. 2, 2001, In the vicinity of Hinson’s Ford Rd. (Lower part of Rt.643) Call James Leake at the Sheriffs Office 540-675-3331 SkU l Proposal* v—_;_ REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Sefvces Board, a human services organization, wil receive sealed proposals tor the purpose of contracting with one qualified contractor to assess its Quality Assurance practices through-out the RRCSB service delivery network in the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Request for Proposal packages are available at the Procurement Office, 15361 Bradford Road, P O. Box 1568 Culpeper, VA 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100, Extension 3143 The Request for Proposal must be returned by 4:30 P.M.. Wednesday, February 28, 2001. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal or re*ect proposals at any time prior to an award, to waive any or al formalities or tectaicaMes. and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board 02/1401_ #359256 V.. ■ ^ NEW 275 GALLON home oil' tank. $150. OBO Call after 6 PM540-3490802 /--\ 273 ms V_:.J CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, $175 to $250. 540-3991233 PEEK-A-POO pups,$350; Lab/Golden Retriever pups.$200;Lab mix pup, $150, Spaniel mixed pup.$150.540-955-1841 PITBULL, 6 months old, for sale. Call after 5 PM 540-347-5473 PUG PUPPIES-beautiful, fawn, 4 F, 2 M, ready to go, AKC reg., $500/ male, $550/ female. 540-788-9070. WOODSTOCK, VA GUN SHOW February 17-18 NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY 4K HOOVER RD 1-81 Exit 283, 42 North, Turn Right at Ox Road, Follow to Hoover Road, Turn Right. Armory Across Bridge 30 Miles South of Winchester Free Parking Sat 9-5 & Sun. 104 ii-l Jim Dick (540) 563-0827 Commonwealth Collectibles “The Gun Show With Guns” r~s 294 t>hr»BTr«r« s_.> 3 CHOW/ mix puppies, 7 weeks old, ready to go, should be medium size, black w/ white & color. Free to good home.540-341 -0923. FREE MULCH- For gardens- U Haul, 4mi. off Ftte 29 on Rte 651 #6860 Sumerduck Rd. Remington, VA. 540439-2607 FREE TO GOOD home, black lab male 2 yr old. shots current. 540-4390688 till 5 pm. SLIDE IN CAMPER, fair cond, needs work, FREE, you pick up. 540-829-5597 V_ REWARD $100.00 “BAILEY” A precious soft-coated Wheaten Terrier, 45 lbs., 8 yr. old neutered male, golden & shaggy coat. Last seen on fit. 730 in the Amissville area on Jan. 24, 2001. We are devastatedCan you Help? Please call (703) 330-5755 Ext. 327 or The Rappannock Animal Shelter (540) 937-3283 vm or (540) 937-3336 * ■*; EARLYS CARPET, INC. The one-slop shop for complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper* Slip Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commerical Kt. 211 Amisaville. VA 937-5500 EXP. DAY care provider in New Baltimore area has day, & night openings. All ages welcome. 540-347-9799. ATTN: ACTIVE ELDERLY, disabled. Need someone to run your errands, cook, or clean? No job is too small or to far 540-869-7638 V-. »-.-i-'-'-J ACURA LEGEND 89' for sale- good cond., oil changed every 3-5kmi, $4,000. Call 703-9195634. CHEVROLET CAVALIER, '98, green, 5 speed, AC, 49,000 miles, mint condition. $6500 Call 540-8253599 FORD TAURUS '90-ex cond, S1800/OBO. Geo Metro ‘93- good cond, $3000/OBO Both loaded. 703-404-0345. FORD TAURUS WAGON ‘91- fully loaded, $2500 ‘89 Dodge Dakota w/ topper, auto, AC, $3000. 540-338-6229. HONDA PRELUDE, '89. auto, PS, PB, A/C, Cruise, red, sunroof, 163K miles. $2500/obo 540-347-3478. MAZDA RX7, 1987, good cond, 60K original miles, 1 owner. $6000. 540-788-3535 OLDS BRAVADA 96 72K hwy. miles, loaded, a/c, CD, tow pkg., exc. cond. 540-349-1048 OLDS ROYALE '88. 1990, needs engine $300. 540-788-9568 or 540-788-3255 Ive. msg. SATURN ~1997 SCV 57K mi., 2 dr coup, 5 sp, CD, sun roof, PW, PL, alarm sys. $8500. 540349-2442 TOYOTA AVALON XLS ‘96, It. green, clean, Ithr, sunroof, loaded, 97K miles, $12,000/obo, 540-349-8692 CHEROKEE sport, 4WD ac, ABS am/fm/cass 1996, 4DR, 6 cyl. auto, cruise, warranty, $9950. 540-347-2434 FORD BRONCO 1978, blue & white, 4WD, hard & soft tops, refurbished engine, runs great. $1500 OBO. 540825-1334 ask for Ben (days) RANGE ROVER '95 Cntry Classic, 60K mi., exc. cond, sunroof, Ithr, CD, $17,500 OBO. 703594-2642 SUBURBAN i93 115k mis. Very good cond., original owner. New VA Inspection. MUST BE SEEN. $10,995. 703754-8873 (M-F, 8-5) CHEVY 1998 16’ box truck, good cond. AC, auto, am/fm. $14,000. 540-937-5124 FORD F150 1997, XL, flair side. 8 cyl, auto, extras, silver, pretty truck, $8600. 540-3647443 F150 1990 PICK-up. A good work truck. $2,295. OBO 703-7548873 (M-F; 8-5) r97 VOLVO CONVENTIONAL TRACTOR, 460 Cummings motor, low mileage. Exc. cond 540-937-5731 CHEVY ASTRO VAN 1992, needs some engine work. $3000. OBO 540-347-1970 DODGE CONVERSION 1987, fully loaded, interior exc. shape, runs great, $1500 OBO. 540829-5597 Invitation for Bids: Hauling of Leachate From Landfill The Rappahannock County Board ot Supervisors are soliciting bids on services to haul wastewater from the Rappahannock County Landfill (Weaver Road. Rt. 639, Amissville) to the Warrenton Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on U.S. Rt. 211 in Warrenton, VA. The volume of material produced currently averages 1,000 gallons per day, but pumping and hauling operations should be arranged so as to manage the gallonage produced (which increases in wet weather). That gallonage is projected to decrease due to new management operations, including a "pump-back" system, currently under permit review by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. No volume of water for hauling is guaranteed to the successful bidder. The landfill operator shall arrange a mutually convenient schedule with the hauler, which shall generally take place during normal hours of operation. The successful bidder shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality. In addition, the bidder shall at all times comply with the directions of the staff at the Warrenton wastewater treatment facility and the Rappahannock County Landfill in matters of operational procedures (of particular note, wastewater may not be released into the treatment facility under pressure). Copies of the complete General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. A pre-bid meeting will be held for any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 9:00 AM at the County Administrator's Office. Attendance is not required in order to bid on the work herein described. No prequalification is required for this contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations The basis for the bid shall also be stated; for this agreement, a per-gallon price shall be used. All fees for treatment of the hauled wastewater shall be the responsibility or Rappahannock County All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office, Ofd Extension Office, 290 Gay Street. P.O Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, March 2, 2001, by 4:00 p.m., at which they will be opened and publicly read. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months, from April 1, 2001 through March 31. 2001, but may be extended for additional twelve (12) month periods upon agreement of both parties. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement act shall apply The County reserves the right to obtain alternate leachate disposal solutions (on-site treatment & disposal, etc.) should they become available BY ORDER OF: . John W. McCarthy County Administrator 2/14,2/21/01 #359343 VW VAN ‘77, for farm or fix-up, poor body, good engine $600. PI. call 540-937-3027. BARN MANAGER Needed for modern horse breeding facility. Excellent working environment, full-time, flexible hours, discounted services. Amissville, VA. If interested call 540-937-9832 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 berimed Nursing Assistant Reliable, experienced (home care experience preferred but not required), flexible, CNA needed. Local travel required. PRN positions available immediately with possibility of full-time. Competitive pay, excellent working environment and benefits. Call Hospice of the Rapidan, 540-825-4840, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM weekdays. CHEF Middleton Inn Bed & Breakfast Wasliington, VA • Eapcrienec required. • Intrudes Weekends • Breakfast/ Afternoon Tea Please Contact Michelle 540-675-2020 to schedule an interview. TRUSTEE S SALE OF US HIGHWAY 645, AMISSVILLE.VA 22002 In execution of a Deed of Trust in the original principal amount of $50,000.00, with an annual interest rate of 8.2500% from ARLENE M MITCHELL dated April 22, 1992, recorded among the land records of the Circuit Court for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK in the Deed Book 191 AT PAGE 449 AND RE-RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 202 AT PAGE 125, the undersigned appointed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front of the Circuit Courthouse Building for the COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK, located on the front steps, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia on February 27, 2001 at 11:45 A M., the property with improvements to wit: LOT ELEVEN (11), TWELVE (12), AND THIRTEEN (13), SECTION THREE OF RAPPAHANNOCK PARK, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT MADE BY J.H. EARTENSTEIN & ASSOCIATED, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA, DATED MARCH 13, 1956. and described in the above Deed of Trust. (Tax Map No. 23A 2 311, 23A 2 312, 23A 2 313). THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. TERMS OF SALE: AL CASH. A bidder's deposil of $5,000.00 or 10% of the sale price, whichever is lower, will be required in cash, certified or cashier's check. Settlement within fifteen (15) days of sale, otherwise Trustees may forfeit deposit. Additional terms to be announced at sale Loan type: VA FHLMC Foreclosure. Trustee's File No. 01-62057D. PROFESSIONAL FORECLOSURE CORPORATION OF VIRGINIA, Substitute Trustee, C/O SHAPIRO & BURSON, 240 Clearfield Avenue, Suite 321, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 687-8777. Publication Dates: FEBRUARY 14 AND 21, 2001 #356952 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Deed of Trust from Mary Wood Bailey, dated March 03, 2000, and recorded in Instrument No. 000000297 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Rappahannock County, Virginia, the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust having appointed as Substitute Trustee EQUITY TRUSTEES, LLC, a Virginia Limited Liability Company, by instrument duly executed, acknowledged and recorded among the Land Records aforesaid, default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the written request of the party secured thereby, the Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction front steps of the Circuit Courthouse 238 Gay Street Washington, VA 22747, on Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 1:00 PM improved real property, described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND TOGETHER WITH BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND PRIVELEGES AND APPURTENANCES THEREWITH CONNECTED, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: “A DWELLING HOUSE AND OUT-BUILDING LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MAIN STREET CONTAINING 0.24 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON PLAT ATTACHED TO A DEED DATED MAY 8, 1957, FROM LENA WAYLAND, WIDOW, TO ROSA BISHOP, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 40 AT PAGE 394, AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA.” KNOWN AS: 537 Main Street, Washington, VA 22747 The property will be sold “AS IS’, WITHOUT REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, AND SUBJECT TO condition, restrictions, reservations, easements, rights of way, and all other matters of record taking priority over the Deed of Trust to be announced at time of sale if applicable. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. A deposit of $8,700.00 in cash or cashier's check payable to the Substitute Trustee(s) will be required at the time of sale. The balance of the purchase price, with interest at the rate contained in the Deed of Trust Note from the date of sale to the date said funds are received in the office of the Substitute Trustee, will be due within fifteen (15) days of sale. In the event of default by the successful bidder, the deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of sale and Trustee's fee, and the property resold at the successful bidder's risk and expense In such event, the defaulting purchaser shall be liable for the payment of any deficiency in the purchase price, all costs and expenses of both sales, attorneys' fees and all other charges incurred by the Substitute Trustee. In the event settlement is delayed for any reason and the property is purchased by someone other than the noteholder, there shall be no abatement of interest caused by the delay. All costs of conveyance (which shall be by special warranty deed), including examination of title, recording charges, and Grantor tax, shall be borne by the purchaser, along with past-due and current real estate taxes adjusted to date of sale. All risk of loss shall be on the successful bidder at the time such bid is accepted and the contract of sale executed. Neither the Substitute Trustee, nor any other party, guarantees or covenants to deliver or obtain possession of the premises for any purchaser. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to reject all bids, extend the time to receive bids, withdraw the property from sale, waive the deposit requirement, and/or extend the period of time for settlement. Should the Substitute Trustee be unable, for any reason, in its sole discretion, to convey marketable title, the successful bidder's sole remedy in law or equity shall be return of his deposit. Upon refund of the deposit, the sale shall be void and of no effect. Written notice of this Substitute Trustee's sale, as required by Section 55-59.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, has been sent to the property owners as their addresses appear in the records of the noteholder, and to all parties prescribed therein. Additional terms of sale will be announced at the sale FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Bierman A Geesing, LLC 7315 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 315, East Tower Bethesda. MD 30814 , (301) 961-6555 2-14,2-21-01 *359018 Invitation tor bios: Hauling of Leachate From Landfill The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors are soliciting bids on services to haul -wastewater from the Rappahannock County Landfill (Weaver Road, Rt. 639, Amissville) to the Warren’ton Wastewater Treatment Facility, located on U/S. Rt. 211 in Warrenton, VA The volume of material produced currently averages 1,000 gallons per day, but pumping and hauling operations should be arranged so as to manage the gallonage produced (which increases in wgl weather). That gallonage is projected to decrease due to new management operations, including a “pump-back" system, currently under permit review by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. No volume of water for hauling is guaranteed to the successful bidder. The landfill operator shall arrange a mutually convenient schedule with the hauler, which shall generally take place during normal hours of operation. The successful bidder shall comply with all pertinent requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Health and Department of Environmental Quality In addition, the bidder shall at all times comply with the directions of the staff at the Warrenton wastewater treatment facility and the Rappahannock County Landfill in matters of operational procedures (of particular note, wastewater may not be released into the treatment facility under pressure). Copies of the complete General Terms and Conditions are available from the office listed below. A pre-bid meeting will be held for any prospective bidders with questions or requests for additional information on Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 9:00 AM at the County Administrator's Office. Attendance is not required in order to bid on the work herein described. No prequalification is required for this Contract. All bids should be submitted on a form (included with the General Terms and Conditions documents) clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shell note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated: for this agreement, a pergallon price shall be used. All fees for treatment of the hauled wastewater shall be the responsibility of Rappahannock County. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extensidn Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, March 2, 2001, by 4:00 p.rs., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months, from April 1,2001 through March 31,2001, but may be extended for additional twelve (12i month periods upon agreement of both parties. The, terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth 41 the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply*1 The County reserves the right to obtain alternate leachate disposal solutions (on-site treatment & disL posal. etc.) should they become available. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy ,|i County Administrator 02/14, 02/21-01*35928*' -V VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CALVIN FRANKLIN DODSON and GLENN EDWARD DODSON, Plaintiffs CH01 01 NANCY DUNCAN, address unknown, if she be living, or if she be dead, her widower, children, heirs, devisees and successors . in title, if any such there be, as hereinafter described; JAMES DUNCAN, address unknown, if he be living, or if he be dead, his widow, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, as hereinafter described; AMY DUNCAN, address unknown, if she be living, or if she be dead, her widower, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, as hereinafter described; AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, Of NANCY DUNCAN, JAMES DUNCAN OR AMY DUNCAN, or her widower, children, heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant ; by the general description of “PARTIES UN-! KNOWN, and any other unknown heirs, devisee* and successors in title, if any such thee be, and/oh any unknown parties having an interest in the lands' of which NANCY DUNCAN died seized and pos-' sessed, whose names and addresses are unknown^ and who are made parties defendant by the gen.-, eral description of "PARTIES UNKNOWN” Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to quiet title and/or es» tablish title by adverse possession as to a tract df land of which Nancy Duncan died seized and po^5 sessed, 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 Clerkt Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as follows: All that certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Stonewall Magisterial District of Rappahannock County. Virginia and more i particularly described according to a metes ancP bounds survey description set forth in Deed J Book S, Page 140 as follows, to wit: Beginning at a stone to be planted on the south* side of the road corner to Burley Peyton and running thence along the road following the old road N 76 V4 E 13 poles S 67 E 16.30 poles N 87 V4 E 17.50 poles N 64 Vi E 8 poles N 44 V E 15.30 poles to a stone to be planted in the middle of the old road and corner to Martha Dygean s lot; thence with line of her lot S 36 'A E90 poles to a chestnut in P Woodward's line thence with his line S 48 % W 77 poles to a stone to be planted and corner 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 J and recorded September 4, 1890 in Deed Boot S, Page 140 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit , Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. 1 k An Affidavit having been made and filed and trite Bill To Quiet Title to Real Estate having stated th* the address of Nancy Duncan, James Duncan and Amy Duncan, if they be living, is unknown, and thjt there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this suit whose names and/or ad dresses are unknown, which Bill has made safo parties defendant by the general description. PARTIES UNKNOWN, it is therefore J ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that a}l possible PARTIES UNKNOWN having an interest m all of that certain tract or parcel of land which Nancy Duncan died seized and possessed afc made parlies defendant and said persons arte made parlies defendant by a general description A "UNKNOWN PARTIES" as the unknown heirs Of Nancy Duncan; and It is further ADJUDGED, ORDERED and DECREED that Nancy Duncan, James Duncan Amy Duncan if they be living, and any of said _ known heirs, devisees, or successors in title, if ai such there be, and/or any unknown parties an interest in the lands of which Nancy L_ died seized and possessed, whose names an dresses are unknown and who are made partite defendant by the general description of PARTIE6 UNKNOWN, do appear on or before March T 2000, and do what is necessary to protect their interest It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portkyr of this order be published once a week for four (4) successive weeks in the Rappahannock News te a Coui newspaper having general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, within ten (10) daiis after the entry of this Order of Publication, that tfi» Clerk poet an attested copy of this Order at tbs front door of the Court House and that the ClaMr further prepare a certificate of said facts and f«s same in the papers of this cause. ENTERED JANUARY A 9001 DIANE BRUCE, CLERK OF THE OOURt ! OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGI^ I ASK FOR THIS: Douglas K Baumgardner Counsel lor Plaintiffs ? The Miller Building * 211A Main Street, P.0 Box 270 % Washington. Virginia 22747-0270 > Telephone: 540-67*-3617 Facsimile; 540-675-3225 Virginia State Bar Ng. 15969 « 01-24,01-31, 02-7.02-14-01

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Call 540-687-3935 SALES Permanent RJTrne 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. VET ASSISTANT Needed for modern horse breeding facility. Excellent working environment, full-time, discounted services. Amissville, VA. If interested cell 540-937-9832 LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST Qualified candidate needed ASAP for daily care and record keeping of moderate sized herd of cattle, pigs & sheep. Salary and full benefits offered. Contact Sunnyside Farms LLC. P.O. Box 478 Washington, VA 22747 # 540-675-2627 or fax resumes to 540-675-1135 EOE 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. 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Fresh fruit - a gardening joy Plant a backyard orchard One of the greatest garning joys, which also hapns to be one of the more icult to obtain, is to walk t in the backyard and pick sh, tree ripened fruit. _ ch year during February Aid March, we receive quite "* few calls at the Extension ice from homeowners who nt to plant a small, backrd orchard. I’m sure that at least me of the calls are generatby all the nursery and rden catalogues that eryone receives. Mail der catalogues feature autiful pictures of trees in 11 fruit, and offer tantalizg descriptions of mouth atering flavors. | Although I do very little (gardening, I was tempted to ^ry fruit trees many years ago, and it remains one of dne few gardening endeavors t have stuck with. Fruit rl^-ees have very demanding cultural requirements and e favored targets for many sect, disease, and wildlife groblems. ; Many fruit trees planted yith good intentions are eventually cut down, or Seated as ornamental, valued more for their spring flowers than summer or fall £*uit. All that aside, many Bomeowners enjoy the chal5>nge of growing fruit trees, nd the rewards can be eat. I often say that anye can grow a few tomatoes pile of squash. But not eryone can go out in the frd and pick fresh peaches apples, and even fewer n grow fruit good enough fo share with neighbors or ®iow off at work. * In addition to eating and Baking, fruit from my trees & used for jams, jellies, rfauce, and drying. We even £ade a batch of cider last . U* There are many factors to consider before planting a Backyard orchard. The first Should be site selection, fruit trees require full sun fcr optimum performance, fcvoid low spots that are known frost pockets, as most fruit trees bloom before or •ear the average last frost Bate. Fruit trees cannot tolfrate wet soils, so don’t plant •ear springs or seeps, or areas where water stands after heavy rains. * From experience, I flways suggest that people •rho live in or adjacent to wooded areas to think twice before planting fruit trees. Deer will feed on fruit trees year around, and bucks will rub their antlers on young, limber trees, damaging the bark. If fencing or cages can get you by until the trees are larger, then we have an army of squirrels that can strip a small planting in a number of days. As my subdivision has matured, both deer and squirrels have increased dramatically. Deer eat most of the foliage and fruit from my apple and peach trees up to about four feet. Squirrels feed on the remaining fruit in July and August as it starts to attain some good size. These critters were not a problem ten years ago when the subdivision was young and did not provide as much wildlife habitat. Assuming that we have a good location with no wildlife problems, we can move on to variety selection. There are varieties of fruit that ripen from June through October. An orchard can be planned for fresh fruit throughout the growing season, or varieties can be selected that ripen all at once for the serious canner of food preserver. Some varieties of fruit are best suited for fresh eating, while other varieties are better for canning, freezing, or other preservation methods. Fruit trees do require attention to annual pruning. While unpruned trees will produce fruit, a properly pruned tree will have strong limbs that do not break under a good crop load. 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My results vary from year to year on the amount of blemish free fruit produced. Several companies market iHome Orchard or Home Fruit Sprays that usually contain the fungicide captan, and the insecticides malathion and methozychlor. These products do a good job if used as directed, although there are a few serious diseases of apples they do not control. There are a few organic home orchard products that contain copper and sulfur as fungicides, and rotenone and pyrethrum for the insects. For more information on fruit trees, especially as to varieties, spacing, and cultural information, check out Tree Fruits in the Home Garden on the Virginia Cooperative Extension web site at http ://www. ext. vt. edu/pubs/e nvirohort/426-841/426841.html, or call your local Extension Office for a copy. Chuck Hoysa is the Extension Agent, Horticulture for PD 9, and is located at 24 Pelham Street in Warrenton. You may reach him at crhoysa@vt.edu, or at 341-7950, extension 14. land'Crafted taitbuildings 9 the Very Best SI it' U5 ■ ^ wfmi I Ml I t’fKX Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. James Edward Swindler II to James Edward Swindler and wife, 2 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of gift. Patsy A. Woodward to Sillus Wayne Chapman and wife, 2.4370 acres, Jackson District. $113,000. Susan E. Neilson to Shahin Sean Shahida, 154.4040 acres, Wakefield District. $360,000. Donald J. Crump, Trustee to Christopher G. Norden and wife, 25.1944 acres, Wakefield District. $125,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/offlce Flint Hill - Affordable two bedroom home, eatin kitchen, living room with wood stove, recently remodeled bath, 1 car garage, 1.12 acre lot. $89,000 James W. 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Wonderful Opportunities exist in this 3,100 sq. ft. brick H home zoned Village Commercial in the heart of Historic H Sperryville. Currently a 3 BR, 2 BA home with 1 BR, 1 BA 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 & cedar on easily maintained, well landscaped country lot. 3 BRs, 3 BAs, 2 FPs. Superb kitchen, living room, study, very large DR for entertaining. Spacious deck to enjoy mountain views. $299,000 Lots of flexibility in this 1,800 sq. ft. home. Big windows up & down for plenty of light. Downstairs BR could be great family room, view over pond from most rooms. Huge trees in yard, easy access. $134,500 P. O. Box 298 • £3 Rick Kohler 540 937 6146 291 Gay St., Washington, VA 22747 E-mail: re3@crosslink.net ^ 540-675-1373 MB Mitzie Young Amy Sloanc-Timbers 540 675 3555 540-987-8668 Real Estate Deadline 3 p.m. Monday HEADWATERS OF THE RAPPAHANNOCK Custom built 3 BR home. Cedar siding, wraparound porch, hardwood floors, solid wood doors, stone fireplace on 45+ acres of pasture and woods with long frontage on the Rappahannock River. $459,000 Rappahannock Real Estate Resources (formerly The Buyer’s Agency) www.RappahannockRealEstateResources.com 540-675-1190 Butch Zindel butch@rapprealestate.com ® S Greg Clark » p269^^^Highwa^^^^^shington^^^2747B 'J, AMISSVILLE AREA, 69 Ivy Lane. Well-built new home on private lane off Route 211. Four bedrooms/3 full baths. Floor to ceiling stone fireplace, hickory floors, gourmet kitchen, and master suite, formal dining room. Walk-out basement with patio completely finished with Berber carpet. MLS#RP3340429 SPERKYVILLE AREA, "Superb setting on six acres with fantastic views." A once in a lifetime opportunity for you to own that dream you have been looking for. Right at your fingertips is a home that offers 4 bedrooms/3 fireplaces, a formal dining room and living room On lower level a great room with a breakfast node, a family room with built-in bar. A lot of storage area in the lower level with a 2-car attached garage. There are a variety of trets and a separate 1-car garage with loft and workshop. MLS# RP332949, $379,000 WASHINGTON AREA, 11 acres on the edge of Washington, VA. Tiger Valley Road zoned Agriculture. Open pasture or cropland, fenced on 3 sides, farm pond, mountain views. $125,000 Office Phone: 540-987-9243 Samsnead@mris.com • Sam Snead home: 540-987-9336 Skippy Giles home: 540-675-3637 Or visit our Web Page: Samsneadrealtyxom or homesdatabase.com/samsnead to search MLS for other listings. Since 1927 ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY: Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. ; Persimmon Hill Farm is located near Washington, VA and encompasses 193 prime acres. The 1983 one-level stone home offers a contemporary . flair w/its vaulted ceilings, many large windows, & recessed lighting plus a gourmet kitchen/breakfast room, lg. MBR suite w/a FP, 2 guest BRs, family • room w/FP and glass alcove, double FP between the DR & small sitting ‘ room, library w/beautiful walnut cabinetry, copper roof, stocked pond, and * much more! * $ 1,250,000: Castleton - Creekwood - First-time offering! Great country living in this ' 3 BR, 3 BA Cedar Contemporary w/decks & covered porch to enjoy the win- - ter mt. views! Special features include a large MBR suite w/his/her walk-in I closets, country kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 FPs, family room & much more!' Plus a 2 BR/2 BA Cedar home for guests/in-laws & 22.8 wooded acres & a - detatched workshop. • $779,000 Ben Venue Rd. - 9 room Farmhouse approx. 100 years old w/additions! Amenities include 2 yr. old furnace, full-length front porch to enjoy the sunsets, bay windows, and 29 open acres, variety of farm buildings, ponds, stonewall & views! $339,000 Flint Hill - Business potential for this 1840s stucco Colonial on .8 acre. 3 BRs, 2'h BAs, 6 FPs, new standing seam roof, pine floors, stucco outbuilding \ & some beautiful stone work. $219,500; Washington -Nicely maintained 10 yr. old Cedar home w/3 BRs, 2 BAs, FP •! w/insert, almost new appliances, some new flooring, front porch, & carport! • 5 wooded acres. $164,500 A Flint Hill Office 540-675-7171 ® Jean Lillard 540-675-3670

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Wedding worth By Deborah Shepherd Times-Democrat Staff Writer Many weddings begin with the arrival of the bride in a sumptuous carriage. It's an elegant introduction, and the bride usually steps down safely at the end of a sedate ride, every perfect hair in place, to walk toward the guy in the tux. So the 250 unsuspecting guests at an outdoor wedding last August were shocked — and some were downright dismayed — when the carriage driver abruptly wheeled his white horse about and kidnapped the bride. Off the beaten path Traditions are comforting guideposts that help us navigate through the milestones of our lives, and few events are as draped with tradition as a wedding. But sometimes a couple decides that, by golly, they aren't going to spend the happiest day of their lives acting as prim and proper as their counterparts on top of the cake. When they add inventive touches of their own, the sparkle of their joy breaks through the formal airs and graces, bringing fresh meaning to the old forms. Karen and Tracy Ingram's wedding was like that. It took place on the sloping lawns of r Camelot, the Fort Valley, Va. farm owned by Virginia Ingram, mother of the groom. According to her, on the day of the wedding, the bride swept down her home's spiral staircase and entered the white carriage owned and driven by Brook Barrick of Edinburg. The carriage, fitted with scarlet cushions, was pulled by a pure white horse whose name was Blue. So red, white and Blue, off went the bride to a collection of tents and chairs in the field. She was wearing an 1860style, hoop-skirted dress she had made herself from material she'd had since she was a girl. Awaiting her was her minister father, her daughter Kadie, the flower girl, and her groom, wearing the long coat and top hat of the period. Also waiting, but hidden from the guests by a stand of trees, were three friends on horseback. They were listening for a special signal. Blue came to a stop. The bride paused, her frilly parasol a-tilt. Guests craned their necks to see. That's when kidnapper Dan Shepard of Woodbridge stepped in. The last view the guests had of the bride before the carriage disappeared over a rising hill was her swinging that parasol like a war club. See 1860, Page 3 Complete Wedding Special!! *0085, Please inquire for complete details 347-3493 254 W. Lee Hwy., Warrenton • Open daily 9-7 • Sundays b Evenings by Appointment Battlefield Travel^ Let Us Make a Your Dreams Come True J£ 221 Southgate Shopping Canter • Culpapar, VA 22701 (540)825-1393 battfldOinft.nat » ■■■ • A dashing Tracy Ingram rescued his bride unorthodox wedding ceremony. Photo by Maruqe Blubaugh Karen from kidnappers before their with a beautiful, delicious wew orrtnm’s and shower cakes. iu years experience Many local references • Only the freshest buttercream and flowers used. v Call Qate Today! 540-J49-2545 CATE’S * Trah Approach in ‘Batin# Creative, goumut & Traditional Dtseeru taryaitr Rgfieartal “Dinner Make an appointment to plan your special event, catered at your place or ours. And whether it}s small and cozy or large and spacious, Napoleon's has a banquet room for you. 347-4300 § Historic District,Warr^-nton : 23rd yutr m the Napolumi Traduipn.

Tracy and Karen Ingram are together again after a hair-raising experience. And then THERE WAS ONE Prolx)se with the diamond that tells her this love is forever. ""Hartman Jewelers 70 Main St., Warrenton • 349-4123 Major credit cards accepted. Romance, Ambiance Your wedding deserves the very best. Experience the charm of being escorted by a beautiful horse & carriage. Understated Elegance that sets the tone for the Happiest Day of Your Life. All American Carriages Fredericksburg, VA (540) 654-5511 Tracy Ingram and three of his friends galloped off to rescue his bride-tobe, because ‘A woman who can cook and clean is hard to find in Fort Valley.’ Pi I | Photos by Marque Blubaugh 1860 From Page 2 Tracy Ingram, the groom, strode down the aisle. Someone had been holding his horse in readiness. "I guess I'd better go get her," Ingram announced. "A woman who can cook and clean is hard to find in Fort Valley." With that he swung into the saddle and gave a loud whistle. Out of the woods rode the three members of his posse — Ed Twardowski, Tbm Wright and Mardell Rogers. Together they charged after the white carriage and the prize it held. The guests were buzzing, but they didn't have long to speculate before back they all came, Ingram sitting easy in the saddle, his bride still in the carriage. Every perfect hair in place. And then, surrounded by friends and family, some in Civil War uniforms, Tracy and Karen Ingram became man and wife. See 1860, Page A4 r Something Special With By Special Order • Crafts • Collectibles • Gifts Owner: Mada Porter Store Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10 to 6 9240 Elk Run Road Catlett, VA 20119 % 'V Local: 540-788-3030 Fax: 540-788-3048 Toll Free: 800-804-4420 Claire’s Ciiuivi Catering 58 Winchester Street Warrenton, VA 20186 Phone: 540.349.4131 or 1.800.360.6006 Fax: 540.341.0302 E-mail: claires@citizen.infi.net WWW.CLAIRESCATERING.COM tide a& tides Acclaim Cleaners " Wedding gowns professionally cleaned on premises by owner. 25 years of dry clmmnfr rxpmntct. Stored in acid free boxes. Open Mon. - Pn 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. SaL 8 i ni - 7 p.m. • Sun. 12 p.m - 5 p.m. 1 Broadview Am h Amo Zone oa Rl. 17 Wad 540-547-5400

1860 From Page 3 After fulfilling their duties at Karen Ingram's side, the bridesmaids switched from demure maidens to rowdy saloon girls, courtesy of costumes thoughtfully provided by Tracy Ingram's old flame. Dancing took place among the tables, which had been decorated by the bride herself. Cake got smeared and bouquets were tossed. At some point, the kidnapper got his comeuppance. Karen Ingram, wearing a cavalry hat at a roguish angle, had at him with a dress sword. Photo by Marque Blubaugh Karen Ingram gets her revenge against kidnapper Dan Shepard. Capture TLvery Moment... Wit ft disposaBfe cameras! Place one on every table and let your guests participate in capturing all the precious moments on your sj>eeial day. McCLANAHAN ( AMKRA Ilnurs: Monday 306 Lee Hwy., Warrenton, VA Friday, ft u.m. - (I p.in.. Saturday, {) a.m. - 5 p.m. 540-347-2533 ^ The Perfect Look Comes with a Perfect Tan Club Taradi&e Tanning Salon — mIIW 155 W. Lee Highway, Warrenton, Virginia 540-349-0019 • Hours: M-F 9-9; Sat. 9-5; Sun. 11-4 Good with this od only. Expires 7/31/01 Masters * FREE Groom’s Rental Program • Rentals from $49.95 •Tuxedos by Oscar de la Renta, After Six, Geoffrey Beene Warrenton 250 West Lee Hwy. (540) 341 -2700 Make it a cake to remember! We take special care to make your wedding cake a part of the memories. Decorated to please you, the bride. Also available: Cookies, Ham Biscuits & other foods for your reception. KNAKAL’S 146 E. Davis Street, Culpeper Delivery Available 825-8181 M S 7:00 5:30 Paddy Gordon Designs Snap ‘The Wisdom Gallery Wedding Invitations, Guest Books, Wedding Albums Crane’s, William Arthur, In Folio 10 South Madison Street, Middleburg 540-687-3909

Using the knot Yet more proof of the fact that weddings are becoming less traditional comes from a survey which asked couples where they found information to plan their ceremonies. According to the survey, 29 percent of brides-to-be said the Web is their primary source for wedding information. Twenty-five percent go to family and friends as key advisors and 21 percent use bridal magazines. Thirty-two percent of surveyed brides also said they were likely to make purchases online. That's why many of them Jims! ■ no;-; J , are registering a domain name to create tKeif own special wedding Web site. On a wedding Web site, a couple can post directions to the church and reception and provide links to their gift registries. A Web site is the perfect venue for shower, wedding and honeymoon photos — especially if Aunt Eustacia can't make it in from Montana. Long-distance relatives and friends can contact the happy couple via e-mail directly at their domain's Web page. The first step to creating an online wedding page is to register a domain «»»»7 iiBmrtfumse For That Special Day [ucoL iu^lle^r—' Christine fox 47 SOUTH THIRD WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 540-347-3868 OPEN MON. - SAT. 10 - 5 OR BY APPOINTMENT name. It's wise to choose something simple that friends and relatives will remember, such as "steve andkarenswedding.com" or "kimanderic30july2001.com." One place to register a domain name is through San Francisco-based Registrars, com. The company allows couples to register their domain name for a reasonable price and will keep them safe from Internet name copycats. It costs 30 percent to 50 percent below standard consumer rates. It is accredited by the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers, a nonprofit organization which controls the administration of the domain name system. Special services provided by Registrars.com include links for getting domain appraisals and checking whether the chosen domain name already is a United States Registered Trademark. That way, couples know, before they register the name, what the name is worth and whether they are infringing on someone else's territory. Those who apply now can take advantage of the charter rate of $60 for two-year domain registrations. To learn more, log on at www.registrars.com today. 1 Staff Executive Editor/General Manager: John Toler Assistant General Manager: Barbara Norris Managing Editor: Robin Earl Writers: Kim Phillips, Deborah Shepherd, Karen Turley, Randall Ware Advertising Manager: Pam Symington Advertising Representatives: Jack Crank, Sylvia McDevitt, Kathy Mills, Marie Rossi Cover Photo: Karen Turley Photography Cover Design: R.B. Gassie Cover Model: Michelle Boyd Call: (540) 347-4222 E-mail: ftdeditor@timespapers.com Write: Fauquier Times-Democrat, P.0. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 20188 Issue Date: February 14, 2001 “you* Special Slay” Jnta Me W&ifed Client No Stms No Wort tat M» and CwptlWB SpccMb/mg In VVtpiM Country MMdmtfi My Senates Indudr • Cwnpirtf WetUmg Plarmng t Coordmaam * Localmy The Arr*rt Snrand Choosmy Tbr Right C«mr. Horst. (and. Amato And fencing Helga V. Bonney YOUR PERFECT EVENT Phone: 540-687-6560 K-mail: helgabonnet^ ntsn.com Middle burg. Virginia G^/Qdifi^ QfjaJwJ AH Occasion Cakes &. Sample Cakes Available ^ My personal attention is devoted entirely to you only, on your special day! Call Barbara far an appoinmvmt Phone/Fax: 540-547-7845 Party Connection Warrenton, VA

Times-Democrat Staff Photo/R.B. Gassie Some cleaners, like Acclaim in Warrenton, specialize in wedding dresses. Prepare and preserve By Randall Ware Times-Democrat Writer Every girl dreams of looking beautiful in a lovely white gown on her wedding day. She often spends months searching for the perfect dress. After she finds it, she may go through countless alterations to make sure it fits just right. And when the big day finally arrives, she wears it with grace, confidence and pride. Yet after all this preparation, most wedding dresses make their debut and then quickly settle into permanent retirement. Then the question is, what to do with it? Wanda Evans has the answer. Clean it, box it, preserve it — and don't waste any time. "The biggest mistake brides make is waiting too long before having their dress cleaned," said Evans, owner of Acclaim Cleaners in Warrenton. Stains that aren't visible the day after the wedding can oxidize and turn yellow after the dress has hung in a THE DEPOT Historic Train Station Qd in Olde Towne Warrenton Mediterranean & American Qmtne - Fireside Dining ~ * Rehearsal Dinners * Wedding Receptions • Bridal Brunches * Qifi Certificate, (540) 347-1212 65 South Third Street Warrenton, VA tP closet for a year. Brides should choose a cleaner carefully, preferably one that specializes in wedding dresses, said Evans, See PRESERVE, Page 7 Generations... we’ll make your wedding special. Unique & Elegant Wedding Floral Packages from Intimate Weddings to Large Affairs. Free Site ConsultaHons By Our Experienced Staff. When Only the Best Will Do... 5 Call Us! G GENERATIONS Susan Either Thomas, Owner 25 Years Experience Bealeton Shopping Center 540-439-9301 1 Toll Free 880-399-1939 dl Hazel River Inn 540 • 937 • 5854 11227 Eggbornsville Road • Culpeper, VA Hazel River Inn Restaurant 540 *825.7148 Davis Street • Culpeper, VA A Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding... On the morning side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this classic, 100-year-old getaway offers fine dining, comfortable rooms and old fashioned treatment in a romantic setting. The Hazel River Inn is just minutes away from downtown Culpeper and the Hazel River Inn Restaurant, the perfect location for your rehearsal dinner or bridal luncheon. Off-site catering and gift certificates also available. Past performance is no guarantee of future success but what else can you go by? I ve been helping people sell their homes for years. Gloria J. Beahm, CRS, GRI • Top Producer - Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors 1981,199?, 1993,1994,1995,1996,1997,1998,1999 • Life Member Million Dollar Club - GPAAR • Virginia Association of Realtors - Sales Associate of the year 1994 KAINBOW-V.I.I! LONG & FOSTER loujnKN a 800-523-8846 or 540-341 -3525

Preserve From Page 6 and make sure that the cleaner does the actual cleaning instead of sending it off somewhere. Avoid cleaners that use harmful solvents such as hydrocarbon, which can turn the dress red. The dress should be pre-spotted before cleaning to prevent repeat cleanings; most wedding dresses aren't made to withstand multiple washings. The box and tissue paper used to preserve the dress should be acid-free to prevent yellowing. Evans recommends putting a plastic garbage bag over the box and storing it in a safe place. She advises against storing it in an attic because of extreme heat, or in a basement, because of the possibility of a flood. Acclaim Cleaners usually takes about two or three days to clean and package a dress. The charge is around $125. Brides who take their dresses to Evans for steaming before the wedding may receive a 30-percent discount on cleaning and boxing later. Even if it isn't going to be lent to a friend, or saved for a daughter, a bride's wedding gown is a memento. It's one of the few things from the wedding that a bride keeps forever ... except, of course, her husband. feexuuiAe a fe>Udle, +ie&dLl Alcyie. tha+t CcJze a*id heA. Qoui+t! • 1. u ni) Mr i ill ii r, Largest Selection of Mjibt and Day Attire mid Accessories in the Washington Metro /i rea ’■'.■■\issns VA (703) 330-1900 ■air Studio of 01 da Towne HAIR DESIGN • CORRECTIVE HAIRCOLORING • PERMANBff WAVES HAIR TREATMENTS • MANICURES • PEDICURES • MAKE-UP NAIL WRAP • ACRYUC NAILS • SCULPTED NAILS Featuring: Back to Basics • Biogenol • Tressa • Framesi • Sebastian • Graham Webb International Hair Cosmetics & Skin Care Creative Looks Of The Millennium 100 William Street, Fredericksburg • Closed Sun. A Mon. 540-373-0734 Searching for the perfect bouquet Looking for the flowers that say just how you feel on that special day? Most everyone has heard that yellow roses symbolize friendship, red means love, and white means innocence. But did you know that an orange blossom symbolizes eternal love? Here is a list of the more popular wedding flowers and what they symbolize. Amaryllis — pride Ambrosia — your love is reciprocated -. Aster — afterthought Azalea — first love Bluebell — humility O ^ Calla Lily— magnificent beauty Camellia — perfection Carnation: General — fascination bond color — yes Pink — I'll never forget you Red — my heart aches for you Striped — no, refusal White — innocence, pure love Yellow — rejection Clover — good luck Crocus — youthful gladness Daffodil — you're the only one Dahlia — instability Daisy — innocence, loyal love Fern — fascination, magic Forget-Me-Not — memories Forsythia — innocence, anticipation Freesia — innocence Gardenia — you're lovely, secret love Gladiolus — strength of character Heather — admiration Holly — domestic happiness . Hydrangea — frigidity, heartlessness Iris — wisdom, valor, friendship Ivy — fidelity, wedded love. friendship Lavender — devotion Lilac — humility Lily: Eucharis — maiden charms Orange — hatred Tiger — wealth White — virginity, purity Yellow — false and gay Lily of the Valley — Calla Lily youve made my life complete See FLOWERS, Page 7 ’W jBzuL.1 of ^Vazzznton 26 <zJ\/\aLn eStxezt, ^Waxxenton, Q/ix^inia 20186 (54o) $44-7850 <=Mon. - £ot. 71-5 pm. Evening* H3y c/^ppointment Dcieciea uesigner Wedding Gowns $99.00 each $200.00 each $300.00 each We are Absolutely, Positively the Very Best! These offers are not applicable to prior purchases and they cannot be used m conjunction with any other offer. 36 Years Experience Clothes Cleaned bv IJS at our Oakton Facility MJ£s (.mud Ope ning Spet i.il »(>"•' ( Ml Ml Services Coupon Must Be Presented With Incoming Order Alterations by Appointment Only Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation Located In Marshall Centre (Budding In Fnsrt Ot Food lion) 491J-F Winchester Rd., Marshall, VA < 540-364-0288 1 j

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