Rappahannock News, December 12, 2001

123rd Year _. No. 50 Phone (540)678-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12,2001 ^ www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Rapp Briefs RLEP board to meet Monday The Rappahannock League for Environmental Protection board of directors will meet at the County Library on Monday, Dec. 17. The business meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. to be followed by discussion of the recently approved cellular service system; update on the land application of sewage sludge ordinance which will be heard by the Board of Supervisors at its January meeting; and discussion on the pending lighting ordinance. Also on the agenda will be discussions of programs planned for 2002 on environmental education and information. The meeting is open to the public. Holiday Band concert planned The Holiday Band Concert featuring students in fifth through twelfth grades will be held in the RCHS auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Soccer League currently accepting spring registrations The Rappahannock Soccer League is currently accepting 2002 spring soccer registrations. They are available at the Rappahannock Library and the Washington Post Office Kiosk. Fees are $35 for first player and $20 for each additional family member. Some scholarships available. Volunteers are needed for Cbaching arid an adult referee. Call the Registrar, Laura Dodd at 5472968 for more information. The final day to register is Feb. 15, 2002. County holiday schedule slated The county government offices will close on Monday, Dec. 24 and remain closed on Christmas Day. The offices will also be closed on Monday, Dec. 31 and remain closed on New Year’s Day. jVnnual Christmas jpotluck dinner set V /; The Town Council wishes to extend an invitation to residents and persons who work in the Town of Washington to attend the Town of Washington Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 16. It will begin with a potluck dinner at the Town Hall at 5 p.m. Immediately following will be the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in front of the courthouse at about 7 p.m. v Anyone wishing to participate is welcome to bring a wrapped gift to be donated to Social Services. For additional information or to RSVP call the Town office at 675-3128. Happenings • Wednesday, Dec. 12 the Washington Town Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. • Wednesday, Dec. 19 the Rappahannock Planning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse. New Business: SU#01-11-01 Sunnyside Institute School & Inn. • Friday, Dec. 21 Rappahannock Public Schools close for the holidays. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Tis die Season Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Student holiday concerts will be held Friday, Dec. 14 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 at RCES at 7 p.m. Murals by Mrs. Propst’s third grade and fourth through seventh grade Monday art students working with Rappahannock resident, mural artist, Linda Heimstra and Mrs. Simpson’s third grade and fourth through seventh grade Friday art students working with Rappahannock resident artist, June Jordan will be on display. This special project including a drama workshop and the mural artists is funded by Headwaters Education Foundation and Curriculum Enrichment Projects and coordinated by Harriette Rosenblatt, right and Joy Rollins. Rid Pan Alley project on the move By Gerald Ochs RappahanhocV News Writer ~ . The Kid Pan Alley project did not disappear after the more than successful “Tidal Wave of Song” concert on Sept. 22. The album has been selling like hotcakes in Rappahannock County and elsewhere, and the project concept has been growing, with workshops benefiting the children of other communities around the country. Project volunteers and staff have been busy placing CD’s and merchandise at retail outlets in and out of the County, and more than forty stores now carry “Tidal Wave of Song” and other project paraphernalia. Whether you are on- or off-line, you can get the albums, tee-shirts, and greeting cards. Borders Books and Records, Tower Records, Plow and Hearth, Plan 9, Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, and, of course, Kidpanalley.org are K - ... ■ . Christmas to be held at The Theatre Rappahannock County's owajjp Cooter’s Garage Band, having ! ’spent the year touring over 50 venues in the Eastern United!; States, will end its season with a ‘ special Christmas performance! at The Theatre at iittlef'! Washington. On Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 ' p.m., “Cooter" and the gang will present “A Blue Ridge Christmas", an evening of songs and stories of the season. Tickets for adults are $10, but all children under the age of | 12 will be admitted free. Santa Claus himself, direct from the *■ North Pole, will make a special ; guest appearance in the lobby before the show from 7 to 7:30 ■ pun. & Ben Janes, &.k.a. “Cooter’', says, “This is an old fashioned Christmas show, for children of all ages. If you are not in the Christmas spirit yet, you will be when you leave The Theatre!” 1 For information and reserve- :|| tions call 987-8545. You may also purchase tickets at the docs’. just some of the national end regional shops offering these Rappahannock kid-grown products. For those who have “Tidal Wave of Song” on their shopping list, three of the Rappahannock outlets, Hearthstone, Central Coffee Roaster, and Talk of the Town, are offering a 20 percent discount on orders of 10 CD’s or more. The Kid Pan Alley website also features sound clips from the album as well as photographs of the concert taken by John Bechtold, and shots of some of the many kids involved in this community songwriting and recording project. Recognition for the project has transcended the borders of Rappahannock. The album is a Grammie finalist in the children’s music category, and project developer Paul Reisler has been actively pursued by media and other communities seeking to duplicate the Homecoming court recognized By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was Homecoming week at the high school last week and the court was recognized at the Friday, Dec. 7 home basketball games. During the preliminary activities surrounding the Varsity contest with the Luray Bulldogs, the 2001 Homecoming Court was announced. Homecoming Queen nominees were seniors Kelly Atkins and Gwen Johnson. King nominees were seniors Phillip Thomas and Jeff Ritenour. Johnson and Ritenour were crowned at the dance on Saturday night. Other class representatives recognized at the game were Juniors’ Allyson Dodson and Kerry Grigsby. Sophomores were represented by Molly Burke and Chris Ehrhart. On the Homecoming Court for the Freshman class were Rachel Gall and Dustin White, and the Eighth Grade Representatives were Emily Hilscher and Addison Miller. Photo courtesy ol David Ctanagan HOMECOMING QUEEN: Senior Gwen Johnson, with aspiring kings, Phillip Thomas on left and Jeff Ritenour. KJPA success here. Paul and Kid Pan Alley will be featured on nationwide TV in Canada on the One Network in the series, “Creating,” hosted by composer, author and business consultant Robert Fritz. This Kid Pan Alley feature will be shown the week of Dec. 21, and it will include an interview with Paul Reisler, footage of the Tidal Wave of Song concert, and a segment of Reisler working with children at the Fall Song Camp in Washington, Va. The Kid Pan Alley project approach was recently conveyed to a Nashville, Tenn. group, and Paul will soon instruct some local songwriters there in the finer points of children songwriting. Their project plan calls for major Nashville artists to record the songs that the Tennessee kids write. Paul is also scheduled to conduct See KIDPAN, Page A8 Improvements focus of School Board meeting By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Much has been done or is planned to assure improvements in student performance at Rappahannock County Public Schools, and these were central issues at the December meeting of the School Board. Though State Standards of Learning (SOL) tests are key to the full accreditation of all Virginia schools and acceptable pass rates are a prime objective, the School Board and school administration appear to be using a broader brush to paint the future; programs being developed, such as the International Baccalaureate Program, are designed to provide students with tools for their futures that go well beyond passing the SOL tests. , Richard Smith, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, has assumed the mantle of responsibility for the design and implementation of many of the planned improvements, and he reported to the Board on progress in a number of these areas. His first report pertained to the SOL problem areas in the high school; social studies and mathematics. He presented a table that compared Rappahannock County Public School SOL pass rates with state averages, and he noted that in two of ten areas elementary school performance is below the state average (though these in these two areas, Grade 3 history and science, students still achieved passing grades), middle school performance is above state averages in all five of their SOI# test areas, and the high school fell below state averages in five of eleven test areas reported. The poorest performance itt the high school was in Algebra II (33.3 percent pass rate compared to a state average of 74) and U. S. History (38.5 compared to 47), and Algebra I and Geometry scores fared poorly too, with both in the 50 percentile passing range. Mr. Smith noted that social studies scores are accumulated for the purpose of accreditation evaluations, and that good student performance in World History I and II last year almost overcame poor performance in U. S. History. He stressed however, that the intent is to pass in each subject, and he discussed the approach that is being used to fulfill that objective. t- ' Performance in the U. S. History SOL statewide has been poor, and the State Department of Education has changed and compressed the curriculum and adjusted downward the passing score in an attempt to improve pass rates. Rappahannock social studies Sm SCHOOL, Page A8

Panther Pause — RCPS News in Brief By Jan Makela Volunteer Coordinator Public School System • Congratulations to the RCHS 2001-2002 SCA Officers: Phillip Thomas, President; Tony Starks, VicePresident; Amber Allen. Secretary; Sara Mills, Treasurer. The leadership potential of this group of students promises great things! • RCHS parent Margaret Wiese, our new nurse/receptionist, has enormous blue, hairy feet?!? David Massie is a buxom blond?!? For those of you who missed Spirit Week at RCHS last week, these and many other strange things were observed throughout the school! • Last Thursday night, RCPS Band students from grades 7-12 traveled to Shenandoah University to participate in classes with SU student tutors. Later in the evening they were treated to a concert performed by Shenandoah Conservatory students. Many thanks to RCHS ‘parent Kathryn Treanor for arranging this trip for our students, and to the adults who accompanied the students. They were were Fay Smoot, Jay Monroe, Kathryn Treanor, Ron Makela, Marrietta Verrill, and Cady Soukup. • The first in a series of Community Forums sponsored by Headwaters (the Rappahannock County Public Education Foundation) was held on Thursday night at RCHS. The purpose was J to inform the public about the process called “Effective i Schools”. Mr. A Dennis Kelhson, wS superintendent of ^Gji Winchester City Schools and an Effective Schools consultant, explained the process to the audi ence. His presentation was followed by short presentations by a panel of individuals ; selected for their { expertise in a variety of areas: R C E S Principal A Kaye Tupper, R C E S English teacher i Melissa Delcour, and R C P S School Board member Rose Ann Sharp. Questions from the audience were accepted and addressed. The program was moderated by Headwaters Board member Mary Ann Biggs. We appreciate the efforts of Headwaters in helping to open the lines of communication between our schools and the community. The next forum will address the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS COUNTY TAGS DUE All Rappahannock County dog owners are reminded that they need to obtain their dog licenses for 2002 no later than January 31. The Treasurer’s Office is open from 8:30 - 4:30 Monday through Friday to serve you. Should you have any questions, please call 540-675-3334. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Educational Opportunity BeuiDemand!] Hitt*- a Degree in 16 months ■ "/ was in another college and I didn i yet the training I felt like I needed...ECPI exceeded my expectations... the teachers were really motivated in teaching us and they know what they were talking about. ECPI changed my life!" 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Congratulations on taking this important step! • The RCHS Band Concert is scheduled for Thursday night, Dec. 13 in the RCHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. This is always a highlight of the holiday season in the public schools, and the public is invited to attend. Band students in grades 5 through 12 have worked very hard this year to prepare for this event which promises to get us all in the holiday spirit. Phil Thomas, Wendy Gillis and Josh McArthur will perform solos. This is “must see” performance! • In every successful band there are students who take on responsibilities of leadership, and their hard work is evident in the success of the band. Senior y Drum Majors this year are Wendy Gillis and Holly Long; Drum Line CoCaptains, Brian Taylor and Josh McArthur; Secretary, Lea Pyne; Uniforms, Brian Lee and Ginger Dennis; Technology, Johnathan Bankston; and Publicity, Leslie Taubenberger and Nicole Hess. We are very proud of the accomplishments of these motivated students! • The RCES Holiday Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m., “Signs of the Seasons”, will feature students in grades K and 2, murals created by Mrs. Holly Propst’s 3rd Grade, and 4th through 7th Grade students, . working with Rappahannock resident mural artist Linda Heimstra, and Mrs. Cindy Simpson’s 3rd Jenkins Tree Service & Landscaping Fully Insured Bonded Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work C.R. Jenkins Excavating PO Box 331 540-987-9048_ Sperryville, VA 22740 Fror Fstinutes • Ui- Sim vice All MD F. VA Imported cars aren t foreign to us. .... 30 REASONS TO BRING YOUR CAR TO US IU. AH mechanics are A.S.t. and Bosch certified 11. State-of-the-art computerized equipment 12. One stop for all import mechanical and body shop repairs 1 V Credit cards accepted 14. Virginia’s first BOSCH Authorized Service Center 15. 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This program of holiday music is sure to be a treat for us all. • Professional Basketball player Adrian Branch, who along with Magic Johnson, won the NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1987, will visit RCHS on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. This notable athlete has an incredible list of athletic accomplishments to his credit, and he will share his experiences and advice with our students. The public is invited to attend, but please call the RCHS office at 987-8575 in advance. This event is sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. • Many thanks to all of you who purchased poinsettias from the RCES PTO and the Seventh Grade. We were very pleased by the response on the heels of other fundraising efforts, and are very grateful to you. The bulk of the proceeds from this project will go to the Seventh Grade for their Spring Trip to Williamsburg. • If you have not yet contributed to the RCES Holiday Collection effort for needy children, it is not too late to donate non-perishable foods, new toys, school supplies, or toiletry items. Items may be dropped off in the lobby of RCES until Dec. 17. If you have questions or would like to help deliver the gifts, please call RCES Guidance Counselor at 987-8259. Names of all recipients will remain confidential. • “Volunteer Capital of Virginia!” It has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?!? We are in the midst of collecting data from all volunteers and volunteer organizations in Rappahannock. If you run errands for an elderly person, if you belong to a community association, if you volunteer at the historical society, or as a 4H group leader, if you coach a soccer or baseball team, please call me at 987-8259, or e-mail me ;at makrapp20002001@yahooico m to share that information. We are extremely proud of our public school volunteers and would like to recognize them in a very special way this year. (That is how this idea was conceived. ) If we are able to achieve the designation “Volunteer Capital of Virginia”, it will be a tribute not only to our school volunteers but to the hard work and generosity of all of our citizens in Rappahannock. Thank you for helping. • Have fun and try to enjoy the days leading up to the holidays! The lights, the sounds, the smells are all part of the experience. Too often we are so busy making preparations that we don’t get to enjoy the simple pleasures all around us! Let’s take a cue from our children, and try to enjoy every moment! WCDS Happenings By Ginny Leser Admissions, WCDS • With the buzz of the holidays in the air, it’s hard to keep the students focused on their schoolwork, but try we must. Exams are coming up the week of Dec. 17, so all of the students are busy reviewing this semester’s work. • The Christmas program, held last Thursday evening, was a smashing success. Nothing can compete with young children’s voices as they harmonize! With accompaniment from Mrs. Lorraine Espinola, Miss Mary Yates, and Miss Audrey Speer, and under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Oyster, the children in grades Kindergarten through seventh sang hymns and carols representing countries around the world. Students Alex Shafran, Chance Beatty, and teacher Mr. Tony Lambiasi were featured as soloists. • Prior to the Christmas program, Sarah’s Supper was held. Over two hundred and fifty parents, students, and teachers were served dinner by the staff and volunteers of the school. What a wonderful way to spend an evening! As has happened in the past, parents met new families and caught up with other parents that they’d not seen in a long time. The purpose of the supper has always been to have a specific time for everyone to get together and relax. Thank you to all of the volunteers! • The Middle School Basketball teams got off to a flying start last week with their new schedule. The new team was formed this year to help younger students ease into athletics. By joining teams at earlier ages, the students have more time to learn the necessary skills they will need to be competitive when they are members of the Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. Grades six, seven, and eight are included in the Middle School teams. Good luck! • The Athletic Boosters of WCDS have been very active during this Basketball season. Selling snacks during jhe games has helped to put some much-needed cash into the budget for the new teams. Pennants, pompoms, and stickers are available for s$le, too. i • Have a great week, and don’t forget to put aside a little something for those less fortunate! 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Marocchi, Parrish attend 76th annual convention Admiral John Marocchi and I. Christopher Parrish of Rappahannock County were among 247 delegates who helped formulate legislative policies during the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s 76th Annual Convention Nov. 26-28 ht the Williamsburg Marriott. The voting delegates decided on a variety of issues to ask legislators to support during the Virginia General Assembly, which will begin in January. Delegates approved a request for state cost-share funding of Best Management Practices, which include the construction of structures to protect waterways from agriculture nutrients. Another priority issue is a request for state funding of the Ag Vitality Program, which would preserve farming and forestry. Administered by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Ag Vitality Program was created in 2000 to help preserve farmland and keep farming a viable industry in Virginia. Along with setting legislative priorities, voting delegates re-elected four state board members. Paul Anderson of Frederick County, Jacquelin Easter of Amelia County, Bill Freeman of Giles County and Robert Hall of Northumberland County were reelected to serve another three year term. During the three day convention, voting delegates also heard from several speakers, including newly elected Lt. Gov. Timothy Kaine and Democrats elect new committee, officers By Lisa Ramey Special to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Democrats gathered at the Washington Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 1 to elect a new Rappahannock County Democratic Committee (RCDC) and Executive Officers to serve for the next two years. The morning was beautiful and all attendees enjoyed a fabulous breakfast while meeting and greeting new and familiar faces. Forty-four Democrats were elected to the RCDC. In addition to the returning members, several former members Stock Up for the Holiday Season This year, give a present with a future, a high-quality investment from Edward Jones. There’s something for everyone on your list - stocks, bonds, mutual funds and much more. Call or stop by today to wrap up the details! BRET HRBEK US North Royal Avenue Front Royal. Virginia 22630 540-635-8229 800-441-9887 www.rdwardjoiieii.rom , Member SlPt: Edwardjones Serving Individual Inventors Since 1871 Photo courtesy of Farm Bureau DELEGATES: Admiral John Marocchi, left, and I. Christopher Parrish recently attended the 76th annual convention of the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation in Williamsburg. Attorney General Jerry Kilgore. Keith Long, director of the Office of International Marketing with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discussed Virginia’s agriculture exports. Dr. Robert Holsworth, a political analyst and director of the Center for Public Policy at Virginia Commonwealth University, talked about the significance of rural voters. Federal Reserve economist Ray Owens explained the effect of the U.S. dollar on agriculture exports. With 132,400 members in 88 county Farm Bureaus, VFBF is Virginia’s largest farm organization. Farm Bureau is a nongovernmental, nonpartisan, voluntary organization that supports its members through legislative lobbying, leadership programs, commodity marketing and risk management services, insurance products and other benefits. and three new members were elected. The overwhelming choices for Executive officers were: Meredith Gorfein, Chair, Fran Krebser, Vice Chair, Floyd Stilley, Secretary, and Andy Platt, Treasurer. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m., at the Rappahannock County Library. Meetings are always open to the public, and the Committee warmly welcomes new attendees. A time for refreshments Friday. Doc. 14 Dornell Pratt with Uz Butler Saturday. Doc. 15 Lqss Traveled Now op«n Friday & Saturday 5:30 to dot* Family Dining & Flna Music I 1 \ 540-987-3162 www.bluemooncafa.com and socializing follows every meeting. For more information about the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee, please contact Meredith Gorfein 540-6753515. Merry Christmas and thanks for a great year! See Me for your next new or used car or truck. “I look forward to continued business built on trust and respect.” —Ron Nicholson “We’ll be there JACK EVANS Chevrolet & Cadillac 125 South Royal Avenue, Front Royal 800-532-4389 / 540635-2153 . www.jechevy.com ^/aith (3^ountain Company 30% Off All Christmas Merchandise Bring this ad and take an additional 5 °A> off your entire purchase! 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Surprisingly, the caller said he would send the information. But in the other instances, the callers hung up when queried about their “causes.” It was reported earlier this year that one brazen solicitor asked a prospective donor to provide him with her checking account number in order to process the donation. Fortunately, the donor became suspicious, and refused to give out the infor kCountra i Cafe < I will be closing early on Friday, Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Gift Certificates are now available for your Holiday gift giving!! 540-675-1066 mation. In his investigation of the most recent calls, Rappahannock Sheriff Larry Sherertz contacted the Virginia State Police, who advised him that while they occasionally participate in special fund raising efforts, they have no charitable solicitations underway at the present time. Sign stolen An antique sign formerly situated on the porch of the Appetite Repair Shop restaurant in Sperryville has been reported missing, according to the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s office. The sign, which is four feet high and three feet wide and has “Quaker State Oil” on one side and “Appetite Repair Shop” on the other, was taken sometime between 4 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 7 a.m. on Dec. 6. The sign is valued at $300. Vandalism reported A loader parked on Richmond Road near Amissville received about $1,000 in damage when vandals smashed the windows of the piece of heavy equipment with rocks. The incident occurred on Dec.2, and was reported to the Sheriff’s Office the following day. Dep. Mark Currence is the investigating officer. Donkey missing A four-month-old donkey was reported missing from a property on Viewtown Road on Nov. 19. According to the complainant, ten of the animals have been stolen from her property at different times over the past two years. The investigation continues. Suspicious incidents After the latest incident involving a suspicious person in the neighborhood, Sheriff Sherertz has advised residents of Battle Mountain Road west of Amissville to be on “heightened alert.” On Dec. 9 at about 12:35 p.m., a boy walking his dog noticed a black sports utility vehicle at the end of his family’s driveway. The driver left the scene after the boy approached, but then returned to the area after the boy went back to his house. “There have been twm Peeping Toms in the area, and a prowler reported nearby on Seven ponds Road on Nov. 16” said Sherertz. “In that incident, a couple was at home at around 11:30 p.m., when they noticed the shadow of a man on their front window.” The witnesses could provide no description of the prowler or of any vehicle that may have been used in the incident. 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By Jon Smythe Athletic Director It was a great opening week for winter sports. Boys’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, and wrestling all kicked off their seasons with non-Bull Run District competition. The high school gym “facelift project” continued with the unveiling of the track and field athletic records and pictures of former champions. The Alumni Night crowd brought together many old friends and athletes from teams of the past. Boys’ Basketball The Varsity boys opened against the Luray High School Bulldogs on Friday Dec. 7. It was a packed house with many former athletes there for Alumni Night and the excitement that always begins with a new season. The RCHS Panthers would be no match for the visiting Luray squad who jumped out to a 7-0 first quarter lead. The Rapp side never threatened the entire half and went into the break down 33-12. Although the Panthers played better the second half and never gave up, they were never really in the game. They lost by the final score of 62-37. Junior Kerry Grigsby led RCHS scorers with 14 points. The JV game, played prior to the start of the varsity contest, was a very exciting win of 45-40. The keys to the Junior Varsity win over Luray Tuesday night were defense and the ability to adjust throughout the game. At this early juncture during the seasoi), it was impressive to see the players adapt so quickly to whatever the Bulldogs tried to execute. The Rapp JV’s physical conditioning allowed them to pr^ss half-court with a trapping defense for a large portion of the game. This constant pressure forced the JV Bulldogs from Luray into some very key turnovers for Rappahannock. The game seesawed back and forth the first half, but half-time adjustments and the desire of the players allowed them to open the season with a victory. “There is still work to be done in fine-tuning the offense and continuing to improve as a team on and off the court. Regardless, a home opening victory is just what the doctor ordered,” said Coach Gary Settle. A precedent has been set and nothing less will be accepted. You can see the hunger in the players’ eyes.” Coach Mike Leake was equally complimentary of his players efforts and felt there would be more success down the road for this group. Out of eight team members that saw playing time, six contributed to the balanced scoring. Eight-grader Jason Jenkins led the scoring with 12 points, followed by David Letsen with 11, John Letsen with 8, Monte Christian and Eric Phillips with 5 each, and Nathan Welch with 4. The Junior Panthers - Rapp’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade team — have already played three games. On Dec. 4, Rapp Junior Panthers fell to Cedar Lee 55-25. Will Norman led the scoring with 10 points and Jacob Dodson had 6. The team had first game jitters, but calmed down and were more competitive in the second half. The next day, Rapp fell to Warrenton Middle School 5838. Jacob Dodson led the scoring with 11, followed by Timmy Clanagan with 6. The Junior Panthers were simply outhustled. The reserves played very aggressively and received lots of playing time. Timmy played a solid game in the middle. Friday’s home game was the first victory for the Junior Panthers in an exciting game that went into overtime when Jacob Dodson drew a foul attempting a three pointer at the buzzer. His three foul shots all went in, and the game went into overtime. The final score of 43-39 left all the Rapp fans smiling. Jacob Dodson led the scoring with 19 points, shooting 15 for 17 at the free throw line. Irving Smith scored 11. “I was disappointed that we gave up the big lead we had early in the game, but I was so proud of the way they came back!” said Coach Mick Strand. This week in sports Volleyball The Rappahannock Lady Panthers were not victorious in their home opener against Luray on Monday, Dec. 3. The Varsity came out and lost both games 15-8. First year Head Coach Suzanne Zylonis attributed the Varsity’s flat performance to opening night jitters. The JV lost both games as well by scores of 17-15 and 15-9. Highlights were Dani Sicardi’s 100 percent serving percentage and Brittany Thornhill’s two kills. Friday night at Page, while the basketball action was at home, the Varsity Lady Panthers suffered another defeat at the hands of the Page County Panthers. “We still haven’t found the right mix to rally for a win,” said Coach Zylonis. After a 15-4 loss to Page in game one, Rapp battled long and hard in game two, only to come up short 1511. Captain Jessica Nawrocki had an outstanding game with seven kills and one critical block late in the second game. Junior Co-Captain Rachel Sharp had two kills and was able to convey 100 percent of her serves. In a surprise move, defensiveman Daniel Hiserman was able to get up for the big kill halfway through the second game. Setter Lara Kreyling’s performance setting was almost as impressive as her 100 percent service statistic. However, defensively Rapp found themselves out of position too many times to combat the duo attackers above the net from Page. After the game, Zylonis stated, “We have the perfect ingredients for an outstanding team, we just need to get the recipe straight, and the rest will flow. I have nothing but confidence in my team.” The JV girls dominated the Lady Bulldogs in both games, 15-0 and 15-5. Strong serving was led by Rachel Gall's 100 percent average for the night and Danielle North's seven service points. Dani Sicardi also contributed significantly with a kill and a perfect defensive performance. The team is on the road again on Monday and Wednesday, with a re-match against Lurav and then at Clarke, then home on Friday, Dec. 14 against Madison. Wrestling The Panther grapplers have come out of the gate charging in their second season under Head Coach Jim Wells. Their First match pitted them against another secondyear program — the team from Stonewall Jackson High School. The match was held here at the RCHS gym on Saturday, Dec. 1, and drew an enthusiastic home crowd of new grappling fans. They weren’t disappointed as the JV squad won 8 of 11 contests with the JV grapplers from Stonewall. First-year sophomore Tommie Voorhies had two pins of the eight victories and his freshman brother, Cory, had another. The varsity was not quite as dominating, but easily won the match by the score of 57 to 24. Saturday, Dec. 8 saw the Varsity Wrestling team travel to Potomac Falls High School for a quad match with three double “AA” teams from Loudoun County. The second year Rapp wrestlers were up to the task as they Finished second in the meet, defeating the Loudoun County HS and Loudoun Valley HS teams. They were beaten by the meet champions, Potomac Falls, but they acquitted themselves well. At the end of the match, Coach Wells was extremely pleased with the performance of his chargers and was looking forward to the year ahead with great enthusiasm. Photos courtesy ot David Clanagan SENIOR Jeff Ritenour (21) and Junior Gregg Jackson doubleteam a Luray player in the Varsity game. EIGHTH grader Jacob Dodson hits the third of three straight free throws to send the game against Luray into overtime. SENIOR Jessica Nawrocki executes block while varsity teammates Anna Kreyling (7) and Ashleigh Burke (2) are ready to help. EIGHTH grader Dani Siccardi serves for the JV against Luray. FRESHMAN Monte Christian (52) scores against Lurays' JV. JUNIOR grappler Jeff Scroggins on his way to his first pin of the season.

-—ftappatjannocfe iletog— 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 Bach Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsOtlmeapapers.com Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Fnday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2001 Our View Cell Tower Blues County officials did their jobs, hozv about you ? The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, as any well-informed Rappahannock resident should know by now, dictates that “No State or local statute or regulation, or other State or local legal requirement, may prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the ability of any entity to provide any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.” This led to radical changes in the County telecommunications ordinance that had before restricted cell towers to the Chester Gap area, in conflict with the Telecommunications Act of 1996. It took four drafts before the new ordinance was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 6, 1999, and that final draft gave the County probably all of the power it could possibly have to control cell tower emplacement, and not be in violation of the act. The ordinance does not and can not require an applicant to provide cell phone coverage in all areas and for all people in the County. It does not and can not require County officials to determine appropriate locations for cell towers, or to select from a menu of designs. It does not prohibit, however, the residents of the County from lobbying for or against a site or design or for the extent of the network, and it does not prohibit an applicant from being influenced from public opinion. Sprint PCS was obviously influenced by a unanimous voice at a preliminary discussion of their first application at a Planning Commission meeting in September of 2000; that voice told them to go away and try again if they might, and they did so. Sprint PCS’ second application was met not with a unanimous voice, but by and large with a babble. Only in the case of the Amissville site was there a clear and consistent message from County residents, and only in that case could those County offi cials responsible for review and approval respond to the will of their constituents. And they did so. Rappahannock Today CREATIVE: Rappahannock County Garden Club members were busy in early December making holiday wreaths and garlands. Shown assembling fresh greens are from left to right: Celine Siira, Louise Bondelid, Aney Hoehn, Jane Batchelder, Joan Tepper, and Mary Revercomb. Letters Appreciation expressed Recently we found our- the entire crew for their quick selves in need of the response and professional emergency services of the manner. Washington Volunteer Rescue Squad. Sunny side Farms We would like to thank Washington Volunteers needed for survival I am writing an open invitation to our community and friends on behalf of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Please come join us in helping each other. The organization needs your help more than ever. We are a small group doing a big service for the community and the county. We are at a point in our existence where your help is crucial to the operation and longevity of our organization. As new impending rules and regulations from our State’s Department of Emergency Medical Services are being reviewed for implementation, we face a new challenge. With the new rules we must have a minimum of eight E.M.T.’s for a roster to. assure the response of our rescue squads. Let me assure you there are very few rescue squads who can meet the requirements! We face several choices to combat the problem, new E.M.T.’s, combine squads to meet the required numbers or hire people. The latter is not the best idea but unless we get the community’s help, guess what? 1 am a taxpayer too as well as all the other people who serve in our county’s fire and rescue companies. We don’t want a tax increase any more than the next person. So that’s where you come in, please get involved with your fire and rescue company. Volunteer your time and skills to help the great people who are already doing their share. Many of these people have been volunteering for many See VOLUNTEERS, Page A7 broaden *° The proposed County Lighting Ordinance has provoked considerable debate in the Rapphannock News. A Sept. 12 letter by Vivian Yancey objected to any ordinance on the grounds that it took away her “freedom of choice” even though not a word in the proposed changes applies to her as an individual homeowner, and none of the proposals even remotely discuss taking away anyone’s existing outdoor lighting. Since her particular worry seems to be security, it was funny she told the world that she lived alone. She must have missed the Nov. 17, 1999 RN article that mentioned that shields that deflect lateral light pollution downward do in fact exist. They are also mentioned in the proposed ordinances. She should also know that the County already has ordinances against excessive glare on the books. The County Administrator told me last June that they have never been seriously tested in practice. These existing rules are further complicated by the fact that there is no technical consultant in the area who has the “photoelectric photometer” called for in the current law to measure the amount of “foot candles” that make lighting either acceptable, or a nuisance. Don Audette of Sperryville offered his support for the newly proposed ordinance provisions in the RN of Nov. 21. In particular I like his ideas about how excessive lighting diminishing the value and enjoyment of others’ property, including the pleasure to “enjoy the night sky and see the stars”. As he points out, this is a rural area, not Sudley Road in Manassas. But the guy who hit it right on the head in See BOARD, Page A7 See MORE LETTERS, _Page A7 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Dec. 7, 1961 Mr. O.A. Norton, Superintendent of Schools and Mr. Maurice O’Bannon, member of the Rappahannock School Board, recommended to the Supervisors of Rappahannock County at their regular December meeting, that Rappahannock County contribute $5,000 toward the establishment of a Junior Regional College near Madison. Miss Barbara Jones, a native of Pennsylvania has accepted the position of Home Agent for Rappahannock County, effective Jan. 16, 1962. She will make her home in an apartment of Judge and Mrs. R.V. Snead. Interest is reviving in the locating of an industry in this county. The Rappahannock Industrial Committee will meet Dec. 11 at the Flint Hill fire hall. The annual Christmas Round Dance will be held at Sperryville School auditorium on Dec. 22 with the Solid Senders of Winchester furnishing the music. Admission is $1.50 and proceeds go to the P.T.A. 20 YEARS AGO Dec. 10, 1981 Perfect attendance for meetings of the Amissville Homemakers Club last year were Alice Lawrence, Mary Priest and Irma Holmes. The club has been organized for 19 years and Mrs. Lawrence has 13 years perfect attendance while Mrs. Priest has 15. John M. Baumgardner of Flint Hill has been promoted to operations engineer in the Strasburg Division of Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. He began his career with Columbia in 1979 as a field engineer technician. Thomas S. Campbell has assumed duties as assistant principal at Rappahannock County Elementary School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest and his Master’s from the University of Virginia. Mr. Campbell taught previously in Greene and Page counties. "Charlie Gasch Day” in Castleton on Saturday was a smashing success with over $2,000 realized from the combined activities including a shooting match, country supper and an auction. John Walker Jenkins gave his service for the sale as auctioneer and collected top dollar for all items and kept the bidders entertained with his humor. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Johnson’s book, a history of Rappahannock County, “Fact, Fiction and Foolishness” has been promised for delivery by Dec. 15. Sharon Kay Settle of Amissville was named to the dean’s list at Bridgewater College for the first semester. She is a freshman with a double major in voice and mathematics. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Settle. 10 YEARS AGO Dec. 12, 1991 Organizers of Washington’s Colonial Christinas Celebration report that the sixth annual event went off successfully last weekend. “What’s neat about it is that it’s bigger and better every year,” said Nan Thomasson of Country Heritage. Hundreds attended the celebration. The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department held its regular business meeting and elected new officers last week. They are Bruce Williams, president; Hubie Gilkey, vicepresiderit; Maybelle Gilkey, secretary and Norma Settle, treasurer. The deer harvest in Rappahannock is down' slightly this year, according to Game Warden Jim Bankston. Although totals for the number of deer killed won’t be available until later in the season, Mr. Bankston said the weak economy and looser bag limits in Shenandoah Valley counties have resulted in fewer out-of-coiinty hunters coming into Rappahannock this year. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of First Washington Museum OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: A light dusting covered Gay Street in Washington many years aqo Notice the old buildings compared with today.

More Letters ; Board j From Page A6 1 summarizing the conflicting issues brought up by these proposed changes to the lighting ordinances was Steve Miller, Chairman of the Amissville Area Community Association (RN, June 6) who said “security and safety are as much a concern to all of us as the beauty of the night sky and the ability to show our children the stars. Anjr ordinance must take all these into account”. The “Purpose and Intent” paragraph of the newly proposed ordinances seems to be in agreement on such general goals. UMost inhabitants of R^Ppahannock County would ha«ve no trouble finding some cinkimstances where night lighting offends them. If this is th$ case, I propose that when thj Board of Supervisors again considers this proposal in January, that they take into acCbunt two other factors that to date seem to have gotten almost no attention at allthe applicability of the newly proposed down shielding to all properties (not just businesses) apd the retroactivity of these measures. * All Properties: If there is a light shining into your bedroom at night, does itmatter if the offending light comes from a house, a farm or a 24 hour service station? It is true commercial establishments, especially those with nighttime business hours, are more likely to have multiple — and offending —lights, but a light in your eye is a light in your eye! Aren’t most County residents more likely to live in the glare of a light from a house or farm, rather than a £as station? i.. And so I ask why would the Board of Supervisors pass an ordinance that will only apply to businesses that put up outdoor lighting after the effective date of the new regulations? It Seems to me that we are only talking about lighting on or near Routes 211 and 522 and . this is such a small part of the County’s area. Retroactivity: In truth, ' there are an awful lot of bright outdoor lights that already fexist in the County and these are not only in commercial establishments, but houses and farms. If spillover light pollution is the reason behind the hew proposals, how can we ‘ ignore what already is in place? It makes sense that the Board consider the problem in a comprehensive manner for ; the whole County. The piecemeal approach inherent in regulating only future business use seems inadequate. The concept of retroactivity does not have to be draconian. First of all, residential outdoor lighting would have to be defined to exclude the 100 watt kind of porch lights since these are no more annoying than a 100 watt lamp in the front window. What I am talking about here is the mercury vapor type lights. A definition of some kind would have to be agreed to, especially in light of the County’s current technical inability to define what a bright light is. Brightness, not distance should be the measure of offensiveness. The proposed new ordinances only cover lighting closer than 100 feet from the property line, but I can document one case where a light one quarter of a mile away will cast the shadow of a hand held up in a neighbor’s residence. The County itself would have to specify how - technically - to define excessive lighting, and would probably have to perform the inspection functions. The solutions I propose are neither hi tech nor particularly expensive. The focus of discussion should be on requiring either the installation of motion detectors with limited time periods (the 15 minutes in the draft ordinance seems fine to me), or the installation of downward deflection shields as is being suggested in the recent Board discussions. This should not affect anyone’s rights to have outdoor lighting for security or any reason whatsoever. This is not some new concept; it is based on traditional laws of “nuisance”. Current County zoning ordinances have such provisions but they are unwieldy and vague. In planned communities such as Reston such concepts are an integral part of the Housing Regulations that bind each homeowner. Although opponents of my two suggestions will invoke the traditional romantic appeal of interference with property rights and freedom of choice, no one realistically thinks we live in a “I-can-do-whateverthe-hell-I-want” kind of world. Hardly anyone would defend a neighbor playing loud music day and night, and why should bright outdoor lighting be any less a nuisance? Many of our rights end at our property line. Hunters can’t hunt our land without permission. People who fire bullets across their neighbor’s property line would probably run afoul of the law. We certainly have a right to complain about loud parties since loud music doesn’t stop at fence lines, and excessively bright spillover lighting should Hollerin’ from the Mountain #6 r* — Tn previous articles, I have J.pointed out that the phrase — “separation of church and state” is not in the U.S. *’’Constitution. Some will conclude that this means that I am advocating the opposite notion — combining church and state. Nothing could be further from " the truth. The Constitution clearly states that a statesponsored Church or religious institution is prohibited. « ' We are a nation in which people are free to worship .where and how they please, without government intrusion. It would be wrong for us to forget that this noble experiment in government iw&p made possible only because of the diversity of i,-faiths of the colonists and thfelr willingness to tolerate - others in their disparate expressions of belief. As stated in the Virginia Bill of Rights: “religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator ... can be directed only by Reason and Convictions, not by Force or Violence; and therefore all Men are equally entitled to the free exercise of Religion, according to the Dictates of Conscience; and that it is the mutual Duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love, and Charity towards each other.” Our founding fathers believed in the fundamental < concept that people must be "i ■ free to exercise religion apart % from coercion by the government. I respectfully submit * •tbfUt no nation can obtain or * long possess political freedom apnrt from a hunger in its __ people for religious freedom. - _ Religious fundamentalists in Afghanistan represent the * antithesis of this concept. They formed a religious government that coerced all within Afghanistan to believe as they believed or face death. This is quite similar to the practices of religious institutions in Europe, which led our founding fathers to form a government that would protect against such religious abuses. While it is fundamental that we must observe “separation of church institutions from political institutions,” I respectfully submit that we should not pervert the valid concept of “separation” to reject all forms of religious expression in the public arena. Our founding fathers clearly did not. They expressed their reliance on God in the founding of this nation, and they thought it good to pray for God’s guidance in writing our Constitution. Some have used the concept of “separation” to restrict any form of religious expression in a public forum. I heard recently of a local government prohibiting the display of red poinsettias because they were a “Christian symbol.” If that is what the people want, I have no problem with it; on the other hand, I don’t want that position dictated to us by the Supreme Court. Moreover, if red poinsettias must be prohibited, where do we stop? After all, “water” is one of the principal symbols of the Christian religion (baptism). Should water fountains be banned from all government buildings? It is time we returned to a reasonable balance in interpreting the First Amendment. Jim Oyster Castleton Volunteers From Page A6 years and could use some help. Why should only a few in our communities carry the burden of responsibility for serving everyone else, sometimes with the criticism of those who don’t volunteer? Volunteers have families, friends and hobbies, they would love to spend more time on these too. Most of their time is spent training, responding to calls, cleaning equipment and maintaining fall in this same category. If certain activities have the potential to offend our neighbors, it is not an undue burden to carry them out in as non-intrusive a way as possible. Tb snidely suggest — as I have heard some people say — that the other folks should close their windows and curtains misses the point which is to try to get along with our neighbors and respect their needs too. I urge the Board to broaden their approach when they take up these discussions in January and to give Rappahannock’s citizens a more comprehensive solution to a sensitive problem so that we all might keep our security and enjoy our privacy and the County’s beautiful night skies. Peter P. Cecere Woodville buildings, raising funds, going to meetings and worrying about what happens next. The truth of the matter is that there are only about 15 or so people doing all this! 1 was asked recently are you guys going to have a carnival and give away a truck this year? I really don't know the answer. It depends on how much help we get. This project takes a great deal of time and organizing; just ask Jeanne Kauffmann and the group that helped her last year! Ask Buddy Turnmeyer how much time it takes to put on the parade every year? If this is something the community enjoys, I hope you can find some time to help! At this point in time it does not look good for the annual carnival! We need your help in whatever capacity you can serve! WTe need to keep the volunteer spirit alive in our community and help one another to make this a great place to live. All of the county fire and rescue organizations need more help. Don’t think that you won’t make a difference bv volunteering your help no matter what it may be. This will allow fire and rescue companies to continue the great service provided by your friends and neighbors. Please help us help you and yours. Have a safe and healthy holiday season. Frank Huff President of Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue Proud to serve since 1964 PS. Just in. we have a new website you can visit. WWW.FHVFAR.com. Thanks to Charlotte and Scott Turnmeyer, great job guvs! Looking for an opportunity to contribute to your community? The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services is currently accepting donations of food and money to assist families in need during the holiday season. Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so at the Department of Social Services located on Gay Street in Washington. You may personally deliver them or mail them to: P.O. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747-0087. Beverly Leathers, Director of Social Services, says that "Rappahannock County has always responded very generously to ensure that our less fortunate citizens are remembered during this festive time of year." All donations received are used to aid the families and elderly that live in the county. A portion of the donations contributed will also be shared w'ith the foster children in the county so that their Christmas will be a merry one! "Often people donate to causes and never know how the money was used or if it had a direct impact. When you donate here you can feel assured that you have given direct assistance to brighten the holidays for someone in our community. We are positive the kind, open hearted members of Rappahannock County will rise to the occasion and aid the Department of Social services in this endeavor, concluded Ms. Leathers. The office is open daily from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted through Thursday. Dec. 20. The office will close for Christmas on Friday, Dec. 21. CHEVROLET Emergency Liquidation! IF YOU’RE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW CHEVROLET—YOU’LL WANT TO BE IN WARRENTON THIS WEEK! Over stocked? - That’s the understatement of the year. We have over 300 New Chevrolet Cars and Trucks IN STOCK! The lot is jammed full. But that’s the good part We have over ISO more on the way with NO PLACE TO PUT THEM. We have no choice—We must sell at least 100 New Cars and Trucks BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Every New Vehicle Will be clearly marked with the Emergency Liquidation Price. 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Solutions include incresed attention to remediation opportunities for poorly performing students, the recent hiring of a new math teacher, a new math course offering, and a prospective cross curriculum approach to math that may be implemented nmct semester. International Baccalaureate program Mr. Smith also reported on developments in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. He presented the Board with a “Preliminary Draft Six Year Plan for IB in Rappahannock County Public Schools,” and with a copy of the application form that is due by June 1, 2002. He noted that he. Principal Joe Perrine, and four teachers recently attended a weekend IB training workshop and that all returned enthused about the program. He said too that they agreed that Rappahannock should use the open enrollment approach to the IB program; one that will permit H»> .4. MOTORCYCL FACTORY INC HUGE SAVINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! 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According to the draft plan, IB-related courses will first be offered to elementary gifted and talented students, and IB offerings would expand each year until a full IB curriculum is offered in the 2006-2007 school year. Near-term needs for the IB program are for an additional foreign language (the IB requires five years of foreign language versus the three years currently available at RCPS), building of support for the IB program in staff and the community, and funding for staff training. Mission, vision and goals School Board Chair Wesley Mills discussed RCPS statements of mission, vision and goals for the school year, and the Board concluded work on the goals that will be published by the January meeting. The Board also accepted and adopted his draft Vision Statement and Mission Statement. The Vision Statement says, in part, that: “Rappahannock County Public Schools exist to afford all students an opportunity to develop their capabilities and become contributing citizens. To this end, the schools endeavor to provide excellent educational programs for our students, facilitating intellectual, social and physical progress . . .” Superintendent’s report Superintendent Dr. David Gangel reported on the Curriculum and Instruction Audit of the schools, and presented a December 2001 Progress and Status Report. He noted some of the areas in which deficiencies were identified, and he detailed the changes implemented to correct them. The first area of change discussed was in the roles and responsibilities of the Kidpan From Page A1 week-long songwriting residences with kids in Front Royal, Va. and Pocatello, Idaho this coming spring, and a number of shorter workshops are planned as well. We in Rappahannock had the good fortune to have participated in and seen and various school committees. He said that the School Council was in the process of examining roles and responsibilities, and that the restructuring process would commence at a School Council meeting on Dec. 12. Many of the other changes recommended in the audit have already been effected. Dr. Gangel reported. Dr. Gangel recommended that Dec. 24, 25, 26 and 31 of 2001, and Jan. 1 of 2002 be holidayr for twelve month employees, and the Board agreed. He also presented draft ten and twelve month calendars for the 2002-2003 school year, and the Board will review these and take action at a future meeting. He noted too that the Rickmond Engineering report on athletic facilities is due out this week, and that the report will be distributed to committee members, and a method for its broader dissemination will be discussed. Other activities Chairman Mills opened the December meeting by thanking the Board and school administration for its wisdom and support and he expressed his appreciation for this “new family that has adopted me.” • The Board okayed a resolution to declare the George Washington Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center facility in Culpeper as surplus. which is a first step in the process of selling off the property that is owned by the counties participating in the program. • Assistant Superintendent Jack Raines reported on a $100 donation by Melanie Smith to be used for classroom supplies. The Board accepted the donation with gratitude. • Policy and Legal Committee member Franklin Warner noted that discussion on a new leave policy would be tabled until January. Aline Johnson said that there had been enough discussion on the subject and that the Board needed to act on the policy in January. heard the first results of the Kid Pan Alley approach, and many more across the country will soon have the same opportunity. All one needs to do is to listen to “Tidal Wave of Song” to know that this project “done good.” As John McCutcheon, a Rounder recording artist and nonRappahannock resident said, “Tidal Wave of Song is a veritable tsunami of homegrown music from Rappahannock County, Va. Wide-ranging, surprising and fun. But my favorite thing about the CD is that it is one of the most community-based projects I’ve ever heard. From start to finish it sings a song that could and should be lifted in every neighborhood, county and country: This is who we are! I love it!” In Brief E. Adams to exhibit at Blue Ridge Windows Blue Ridge Windows, the large Main Street display area of Imaging Acceptance Corporation's headquarters in Warrenton presents “Color and Pattern for Everyday Life,” the work of artist Enid Adams. The exhibit runs now through Jan. 25. Ms. Adams will display a variety of her work, ranging from the tools used in the marbling process to wearable art, such as kimonos. Her work is a celebration of color and pattern. To create designs on silk, she prints, paints, marbles and sprays with permanent dyes and pigments. Enid Adams Surface Design Studio is located at RR Arts, the old train station in The Plains. She has taught and exhibited imagery on fabric and paper for over 20 years. She also designs gardens, collaborating with her husband, architect Bruce LeLacheur. Additional information regarding the artist and pieces appearing in the exhibit will be featured on the Blue Ridge Windows web site, www.blueridgewindows.com. Christmas celebration at Jeffersonton slated Children and the young at heart, ages one to one-hundred are invited to attend a birthday party for Baby Jesus at the Jeffersonton Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. All are invited to come and enjoy free food, fun and crafts. The highlight of the day will be a puppet show by the "Heavenly Handfuls" puppet team, from Raccoon Ford Christian Fellowship beginning at 1:15 p.m. The event is sponsored by the South Wales Womens Bible Study. For more information call 937-7222. Black Leather or Cordovan Leather Comfortable All Leather Uppers with Cushioned Insoles Men We Have Your Slzel Narrow Medium Wide 9 thru 13 7 thru 15 6 thru 15 hristmas Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:30am to 8pm “ turday 9:30am to 6pm; Sunday noon to 5pm, “ Loudoun St. Mall, Old Town Wlnch«stwv,M (540) 667-5600 • t-888-737-5967 si® wilkinsshoe.com ROCKPORT DO

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B5 • Classifieds/B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 December 12, 2001 www.timescommunity.com New calendar features SNP The Shenandoah National Park Year 2002 calendar, leaturing the beauty of Shenandor ’i National Park is now available locally at the Old Sperryville Bookshop in Sperryville. The twelve color photos in this calendar depict the park in all seasons, with scenes of sunset, spring mountain laurel and autumn’s brilliantly colored leaves, white-tailed deer, waterfalls, snow and ice and more. The calendar is jointly produced by the Shenandoah National Park Association and the park concessioner, ARAMARK. The calendars, which retail for $8.99, are also available from the Shenandoah National Park Association at 999-3582 or from their website at www.snpbooks.org. Food drive underway at Elementary School The Rappahannock County Elementary School is happy to announce its annual collection of non-perishable foods, school supplies, toiletry items and new toys to be given to school families in need during the holiday season. Items will be collected in the RCES lobby now through Dec. 17 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day. Boxes for the collection effort will be provided. The names of the recipient families will remain anonymous. Suggestions for possible donations are: school supplies, canned goods, coloring books, puzzles, cereal, soup, soap, socks, toothbrushes, mittens, first aid supplies, sewing kits, games and toys. Please send only new items and nothing perishable. For additional information call Candace Lamma, RCES Guidance Counselor, at 987-8259. DMV tightens requirements for identification cards The Department of Motor Vehicles is tightening the requirements for obtaining Virginia identification documents by revising the list of acceptable documents for proof of identity Snd residency. The agency is alancing action to reduce fraud Jwith the practical needs of Virginia's citizens to obtain driver’s Kcenses and photo identification cards. Individuals applying for driver’s licenses must provide two identification documents, proof of social security number and proof of Virginia residency. Individuals applying for a photo identification card must provide two proofs of identity and proof of Virginia residency. Proof of social security number is required for photo ID cards only if a person wants the number displayed on the card. Proof documents must be originals; photocopies are not accepted. Customers may no longer use a Virginia issued photo identification card as proof of identity unless it was issued after Sept. 21, 2001, the date DMV stopped accepting the identity affidavit (form DL6) and residency certification (form DL51) documents. For additional informatiqn contact one of the 73 DMV customer service centers or the DMV website at www.dmvnow.com. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com Photos courtesy of Hecty Paul Special ornaments The preschoolers, kindergarten and first grade Special Ed classes presented handmade ornaments to the School Board Office personnel last week. The children used a patriotic theme for most of their ornaments. Mrs. Hottinger's preschoolers include left to right, Christian Nawrocki and Jacob McDowell with Volunteer Aide, Haley Clark. Mrs. Genther’s kindergartners and first graders pictured with Superintendent Dr. David Gangel, include, front row, Amanda Gallihugh, Dr. Gangel, Jacob Dawson and Matthew James. Second row, left to right, John Jenkins, Lachelle Yates, Tiffany Foster, Amber Williams, Michael King, Brandon Blosser and Jeremy Newcamp. Following the tree decorating and a time of caroling, the children were treated to refreshments. Giving is wonderful By Walter Day Special to the Rappahannock News I want to talk about my childhood during the great depression. The period was about 1935 and I was ten years old. We lived on a farm on the edge of a sage brush desert. It seldom rained so farming depended upon irrigation. The water came from the Snake River. The water in the river came from the melting snows accumulated during the winter in the mountains. If it did not snow or rain there was no farming. The depression was accompanied by a slowing of precipitation. This resulted in what was referred to as the “Dust Bowl”. People living in the Midwest were without food, income or water. They left to go to California. They were called “Okies”. We would see them come by our house in a car piled high with all their belongings. The movie “Grapes of Wrath” portrayed them accurately. My father put in a one pump service station. It was a good location, just past the desert. They all needed gas and water. They did not have any money and we didn’t have much water. Water had to be hauled in from a mile away. We had no phone nor electricity. The migrants would want to trade something for gas. We had to do business with them or they would be living with us. I think we ended up having one of every type musical instrument known. Violin, trombone, xylophone, concertina, accordion, comet, etc; you name it! My father bought a nickel slot machine. The first man to play it hit the jack-pot and that night someone broke in and stole the slot machine. The grande finale was a driver that swerved over, hit the pump and destroyed the air compressor. The service station was a good idea but not during a Depression. There were people who walked across the country. They always needed water and food. In the evening they needed somewhere to sleep. Usually my mother would feed them and they usually slept in a haystack. When it was very cold they would come in the house and sleep by the stove. I remember one night waking up because a stranger was sleeping on my feet. These people were poor, without food or shelter. In our family there were nine children in a three room and an attic house, no running water, no bath. Clothes were handed down, shoes, when you had any were worn only to school or church. Men that could find work made no more than $1 a day. There was no money, we traded beans and wheat for the doctor or whatever. We took wheat to the mill, one hundred pounds of wheat equaled fifty pounds of flour. One year the baby came down with scarlet fever. Everyone got it in succession. I was last and missed the final four months of school. Someone came in the night and left a lot of canned goods on the porch. I remember being ashamed that we were getting charity. That was the first time that I thought that we were poor. One good time recollection, my grandmother’s sister and husband came to visit from California. We thought they were rich. They knew we were poor. They took all of us that were old enough to town, gave us each a quarter and told us we could buy anything we wanted at the Five and Dime (Woolworth Store). It was overwhelming joy. The first time I had bought anything so I got my mother a plastic rose. I cannot remember much except that next door was a tobacco shop and I got my dad a five cent cigar. He loved cigars. Imagine the feeling of pride to be able to buy my mother a present! We bought each other presents too. In those days a quarter went a long way. I hope the above story may have softened some readers up with feelings for the poor children who have never had money to spend for Christmas. Captain Jeff Brown with the Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office and our School Resource Officer has a program called “Shop with a Deputy”. He needs all the monetary help he can get at Christmas time to give poor children money and take them shopping. I have contributed more than I can afford because I remember being poor and the joy and pride of being able to buy a present for the people I loved. If you give to this program you can almost feel the joy of Christmas you have created in these deprived children. There are many charities that are worthy especially those for education such as Head Start but the Sheriff’s program is one the kids can get their hands on, it’s real, it’s called instant gratification. Birds and reflections Backyard ^Happenings Jim Bywaters If you experience a bird pecking and scratching at your window, patio door, doorknobs, shiny car bumper... etc., what is actually happening in most cases is that a bird is seeing its image in the reflective surface, it takes it for a rival and tries to drive the other bird off. These attacks are most common in spring when nesting and mating occurs but can be caused by a dominant bird claiming the food supply at your feeder. Unlike a real bird, which will normally retreat from aggressive behavior, the rival in the glass appears to fight back as often as it is attacked. Birds have no ability to reason or to comprehend the concept of reflection. Some readers may recall the male cardinal mentioned in a past article “attacking” the patio door in my Flint Hill backyard. The cardinal thinks its own reflection is a rival and he has no choice but to attack it until it leaves. Unfortunately, the cardinal in my backyard has found “rivals” at several other windows around the house to attack as well. If you are having this problem expect it to continue for several days until the bird either tires out or until something, such as a screen, is placed in front of the window to break up the reflection. Once the bird can no longer see its rival, it will usually go about its business or in my case, find the reflection of a new rival. Do not waste money on fake owls or rubber snakes, which reportedly frighten birds. The rival bird will still be visible in the reflective surface and bifds quickly learn that these critters pose no threat. I have become accustomed to the “attacks” but readers should know with the exception of three introduced species: the English sparrow, European Starling, and pigeon, all birds are protected by law. Birds, nests or their eggs cannot be harmed or relocated. Birds mistakenly crashing into windows are unfortunately common as well. Usually collisions involve small birds, such as finches, that fall unnoticed to the ground. Sometimes the birds are merely stunned and recover in a few moments. But very often, many birds do die. The number of window-killed birds is not trivial, estimates range as high as 100 mil lion per year. This does not mean that you should stop feeding birds. If you notice birds bouncing off your windows, you should take steps to eliminate the problem. You can start by simply moving your feeders to new locations. Usually bird strikes occur at just one or a few windows, and moving feeders away from them may solve the problem entirely. You can try placing your feeders very close to the glass, if a feeder is just a foot or two away from a window, panicked birds may fly into it, but they will not have enough momentum to hurt themselves. If you do not want to move your feeders or if relocating them does not solve your problem, you will need to alter the appearance of the problem window. First, you need to determine exactly why collisions are occurring. Are birds confused because the window is reflecting the landscape behind, or because it is so transparent the birds think it is not there? To find out, you will need to take a bird’s eye view. Go out to your feeder and look at the window. If you can see through it, the birds can as well. Is something inside the house attractive to birds, such as a plant? If so, try moving it. Is another transparent window located on the opposite side of the house? If it is, birds may envision a passageway through your living room. Try making the windows less transparent by pulling a shade, or open or close a aoor. Windows that mirror the outside habitat present a different problem. If you see branches or sky reflected in the glass when you look at your window, you will understand why the birds are confused. You will need to alter the window’s appearance by placing something on the outside. Try strips of paper or cardboard, hang ribbons or colored string. These objects may prevent needless deaths. If you find a dazed bird, take it inside where predators cannot reach it; place it in a dark container such as a shoebox. The darkness will keep it quiet while it revives. Release it as soon as it appears awake and alert. If a hawk swoops down on your bird feeder, all the birds will scatter as fast as possible. Some may fly directly into your window. By moving the feeder farther away from the window, the birds stand a better chance of surviving. Place the feeder near a thick evergreen so the birds have a place to hide. You may have a problem without realizing it. Please cneck the ground below vour windows periodically, especially windows with feeders nearby. If you find dead birds, move your feeders or modify the windows. Birds face plenty of natural dangers; let’s not subject them to unnatural ones. Happy Birding! Jim By waters, Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via e-mail at birdwatcher_528@yahoo.com or mail at P.O. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Delegate A. Louderback announces essay contest High school seniors, including those being home-schooled, from the counties of Rappahannock, Page and Shenandoah are invited to write 500750 word essays on the subject: "What it will take for me to be a good American citizen in the next twenty years." The deadline for submission is Jan. 18, 2002. The entries will be collected from each high school's guidance counselor (or directly submitted to Mr. Tbm Lloyd, 310 Luray Avenue, Luray, Va. 22835, by seniors being homeschooled). The winning senior can choose one two week period for the internship in the House of Delegates: Feb. 15 to March 1 or Feb. 17 to March 3. The high school student selected for the internship will reside with Delegate and Mrs. Louderback in their Richmond (temporary) home during the two weeks. The essay judging committee is composed of two persons from each county. Essays will be judged on the following: (1) Ability to follow contest instructions; (2) correct spelling, punctuation and sentence construction, (3) ability to express thoughts clearly and creatively; (4) vision (the ability to look forward). Essays must be submitted with a consent form signed by the entrant's parent or guardian. Each entry must contain the student's name, a parent or guardian’s name, address and phone number in the upper left-hand comer of the first page and an approximate word count in the upper right hand comer. Each essay must be typed and doublespaced and computer or word processor products must be in font size "14".

Church Activities Christmas banquet, service Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church will have a Christmas banquet on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. at the Washington fire hall. Dr. Jerry Whitehead will be preaching and the Yoder Family will be singing. Dr. Whitehead will also conduct the Sunday services on Dec. 16 at Gid Brown Church at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday First Sunday 2 p.m. Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Douglas Farmer Second, Foudh & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Sen/ice, guest speaker 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Christmas services at Reynolds Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on Main Street in Sperryville invites the community to their special Christmas services. A children’s musical, “All I Want for Christmas,” will be presented Sunday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. This lively musical tells the story of Lindsay and her cool “toy” friends who come alive to tell her the story of the first Christmas and help her discover the true meaning of the season. Traditional carols and delightful “character” songs help make this a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas. The choral cantata will be presented on Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at Reynolds Memorial. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel Pastor: Rev. Jim Pittman II Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Worship 7:30 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Ghurches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 16 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday: Home group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Promise Land Baptist Pastor: Herbert Johnson Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 19th Century service planned A 19th Century style Christmas service will be held at Forest Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. by candlelight and oil lamps. There will be scripture reading and Christmas carols followed by a covered dish dinner. All are welcome. Amissville Baptist Pastor: John S. Farrar Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Youth Group 6 p.m. Rejoicers Choir, evening service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6 p.m.: Bible Study, missions 7 p.m. Thursday: Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Christmas play at Bethel A Christmas play entitled, “The Gifts of Christmas" will be presented at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville on Sunday, Dec. 16 immediately following the morning services. All are welcome. 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. Confessions: 4:30-5 p.m., Saturday, after masses Program at Shiloh Baptist Following morning service at Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville, the Sunday School will perform the play, “A King is Born" on Sunday, Dec. 16. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served following the play. All are welcome to attend. Rev. Michael E. Tinsley Sr. is pastor of Shiloh Baptist. FT Baptist Pastor: Dan Yowell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a m Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Recalling Christmas memories Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 As parents we go through life raising our children and often do not realize the impact we have on them, and what creates lifetime memories for them. When I think about my childhood, we had many wonderful times and memories. These became special traditions, which have been shared among our family, and have been passed along to our children. Christmas is a time for creating these traditions that last through generations. As I mentioned before we always had oyster stew every Christmas morning when I was growing up. I did not like the oysters but enjoyed the stew. My daddy always said, “you might as well eat the devil as to drink his broth.” Oyster stew became a tradition at our house also. My husband took over the task when we had two small children and Christmas mornings became hectic. Now, there isn’t anyone in the family that can make a pot of oyster stew compared to his. When our children were growing up, I sewed and would make each of them a new pair of flannel pajamas. They were given their new pajamas on Christmas Eve so we could take pictures of them hanging their stockings for Santa Claus. They don’t received flannel pajamas from me any more, but we still take lots of pictures every Christmas Eve with our Santa hats, reindeer hats, and other fun items. The photo album is brought out each Christmas and is always displayed. Each year we look at the pictures remembering the fun of the past years. There are different traditions for different families. Some don’t put their Christmas tree up until Christmas Eve, some collect old tree ornaments. Certain movies are watched. Our favorite movie is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” One of our friends collect Christmas ornaments from their vacations and weekend trips. They remember the fim trips as they decorate their tree. Our memories flash back to our youth regardless of how old we get. There are certain aromas that linger in our memory. Every Christmas Eve my mother would bake this cake that smelled of spices and raisins. I’ve tried to make one like it, but it never tastes the same. As we received our Christmas cards, they were always taped around the door, and each night we played a memory game to see who could remember who sent which card. The one remembering the most, won the game. Now, remember this was before television, and we entertained ourselves. Our Christmas tree was a cedar tree because they were available and had a wonderful aroma. You just knew where the right one was growing, and you did not put it up early. We still add cedar to our greenery. As our family chooses a Christmas tree now from a tree farm, the song “O Christmas Tree” is sung over and over. We only sing these three words and it has become our tree theme. Christmas Day was a day filled with excitement. We would get up early and then the gifts would be opened with everyone wanting you to see what they had gotten. We would get dressed (usually Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser TRADITION: Sally Keyser reading a Christmas story on Christmas Eve to her children, Debbie and Danny. wearing something new, a dress, a cowboy hat) and then go visit each of our parent’s home. There you would meet with all the family members (sometimes this would only happen at Christmas). Gifts were exchanged at each house and we would return home exhausted, but glad for another Christmas Day shared with all the family. We still continue to meet at a certain time each Christmas Day and enjoy those who are there. Our parents are now gone, but in our minds this is what they would want us to continue doing. Make a memory for your family this year. It’s never to late to start a family tradition that will last for a lifetime. The Christmas play, “Twinkle Little Star” at the Sperryville Methodist Church held on Sunday evening was well attended. The children did a great job and expressed their appreciation to their leaders, Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland and Mrs. Pat Wharton and presented them each with a bouquet of flowers. Area residents are reminded that the Sperryville Methodist Church will have a Christmas Eve service at the church at 8 p.m. on Dec. 24. Make it a good week! Community breakfast planned for Saturday The community breakfast sponsored by the Flint Hill United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, Dec. 15 at the fire hall at 8:45 a.m. The public is invited. Plan now to attend. The United Methodist Women will meet on Monday, Dec. 17 for their annual Christmas meeting at the home of Mary Frances Bywaters at 7:30 p.m. Barbara Gentry with Susie Carrao of Warrenton attended the Postmaster’s Christmas party at the Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Strasburg Hotel on Friday evening. On Dec. 2 the Flint Hill Baptist Church held their Christmas carol service which was well attended and enjoyed by all. The Flint Hill Baptist Church has worship service on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday with the pastor, RoberJ. Goff delivering the message. Services begin at 11 a.m. and the public is welcome. William “Billie” Coppage and Marge MacFarland with Barbara Gentry attended the Washington Baptist Church Colonial Christmas dinner on Saturday. They later attended the Yale University Russian Chorus at the Theatre there. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The United Methodist Church held their Christmas program and hanging of the greens last Sunday and was well attended. Our prayers continue for all those on the sick list. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 8254)937 SperryviUe Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. S. 211, West SperryviUe, VA (540) 987-8235 Sharing —-m — O God s 'Welcome back, Him Ct/terT. racial med her fourth grade etas* on the day of her return from in emtended inns One tfudent ettended a lovingly and tolorfuty wrapped boa of candy foitoonod w«th 1 I ^ multiple stieko* bow*. 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The season Reynolds Memorial Youth Night participants recently delivered 27 shoe box gifts to the WPRZ Christian radio station where they were loaded to be carried to Samaritan’s Purse organization for distribution around the world. Youth at Reynolds made stencilpainted t-shirts to be included in each of the boxes which were also filled with many small gifts for a child. Operation Christmas Child, the shoe box project, has demonstrated God’s love to more than 13 million children worldwide and the youth were glad to be part of making Christmas brighter for children in difficult situations in countries like Bosnia, Afghanistan and Central America. Photo courtesy of April Heddleston J. Bragg honored with party The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and children was the setting for a surprise birthday party last Saturday to honor Johnny Bragg for his “Over the Hill”, 40th birthday on Tuesday. He was showered with many gifts, wishes, lots of food and one of Knakals Bakery’s delicious, all decorated in his favorite scenes, the sport of baseball. Those attending and enjoying the celebration with him were: Joel, Kenny and Heidi Peregory of Catlett, Farina Moore of Centreville, Charles Wharton of Woodville, Mrs. Effie Thompson of Jeffersonton, D.J. Frye of Washington, Mrs. Lucille, Bill and Ruth Peregory of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bragg and family of Ben Venue, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Compton of Rixeyville and Victoria and Samantha, Rev, and Mrs. Jim Pittman and sons, Bo and Seth of Amissville, Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson, Ray Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Kevin and Jason, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson, Mark, Mitsy and Timmy, Ms. Debra Wharton, all local. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Gladys Moorehead Harbaugh. She Avas 89 and a member of Salem Regular Baptist Church in Berryville. We send our condolences to her family and her church family. We extend heartfelt sym' pathy to Mrs. Barbara '■ Clatterbuck and family of Griffinsburg Road upon the passing of her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Wharton Southard last Sunday. Funeral services ' were held on Wednesday. > Belated birthday wishes . go out to Mrs. Eleanor ' Fincham Burke, who celebrated her 50th on Sunday. Friday guests in the Joe Peregory home were Mr. : James Gheen of Mauertown " and Donald Lee Gheen of Bealeton. ; Mrs. Ray Frazier of ; • Turkey Ridge Road accompaii nied Miss Brenda Frazier of Culpeper, Mrs. Alvin Atkins | and Mrs. Henry Wharton of Sperry ville to Fredericksburg on Saturday to visit Mrs. Holtzman • Frazier on Mosby Street. : They all had lunch at Old : County Buffet and also got in : some shopping as well. Condolences go out to the family of Stanley Lovett of Griffinsburg Road who passed away last week. Birthday greetings for the ; week are extended to Davey !, Thompson, Thursday, Dec. i* 13, Dylan Norman on Friday, Dec. 14, Mrs. Laura Wharton on Monday, Dec. 17 and •' Kamry Peyton on Tuesday, ! Dec. 18. Best of everything to each of you. it Word has been received here by family members of ;! the passing of Howard J Franklin Fletcher at his RESPECT THE EARTH .RECYCLE! Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 home in California. A cousin of this writer, he was the son of the late William and Dora Dodson Fletcher and grandson of the late Booten and Sallie Dodson of Rappahannock County. Now that Christmas is approaching we see many different types of seals and it is interesting to note that at the Wilmington, Del, post office seals went on sale for the first time and that was Dec. 9, 1907. Our prayers go out to a close friend, Mrs. Mattie Hackley, a patient in Fauquier Hospital. Members of the Tharp family gathered at the home of Mrs. Gladys Williams in Culpeper on Sunday for a preChristmas family gathering. Proprietors of Boston General Store had the privilege of checking in a black bear, weighting 319 pounds, last week, which was killed by Jim Griffin of Elkwood, who is planning to have a rug made. Mrs. Mary Tinsley Alphin and husband, Bill and Earl Aylor and wife, Bess from our area, were among those attending a reunion recently at Cracker Barrel in Fredericksburg, Mary and Earl being members of their seventh grade graduating class from Salem. Anyone wishing to obtain more information about this reunion may contact Earl Aylor here in Boston. Any parent in our area desiring to have a picture of their child taken with Santa, may do so Friday, Dec. 14 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Museum of Culpeper History. Call 829-1749 for information. New Salem Baptist Church, Rev. Sandy Martin pastor, held their Christmas program Sunday evening with a goodly number in attendance. Castleton Volunteer Fire Departments continue their shooting matches each Friday at 7 p.m. The Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department has bingo each Tuesday evening. Have a great week! GET ON THE WEB $9.95 Enetricity Online ' - Local Access Numbers Unlimit 6(1 - No Contract Required T , . A - No Prepay Required Internet ACCESS * No Setup or Cancellation Fee Call, toll free: 1-866-554-4100 Get Totally Wired Only $295 /mo, Includes Website, Hosting, DSL Line, Dial-Up Access, FREE DSL Router and FREE Cell Phone! Rebate Ericsson R300LX •Free Phone ■i4Q Service Rebate J*W Better than FREE! FREE Phone! Pits $40 mail-in Rebate, with $29 99 plan or high* $ a on* year sarvtc* contract Togo get wired, Call, toll free 1-866-554-4400. Need help on wireless phones? 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The Rappahannock-Rapidan Disability Services Board serves physically and sensory disabled citizens from Rappahannock. Madison and Orange Counties The public is invited to attend. For more information call Cindy Rickett, Staff Support at 829-7450 Clinic will be open Dec. 19 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. The clinic will be open Wednesday. Dec. 19 and not again until Jan. 2. Patient registration is from 5 30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock County Public Health Department Building. For additional information call 347-0394. 19th Centufy service planned A 19th Century style Christmas service will be held at Forest Grove Baptist Church on Sunday. Dec 23 at 6 p.m. by candlelight and oil lamps. There will be scripture reading and Christmas carols followed by a covered dish dinner. All are welcome. County artists wanted The Piedmont Artists' League invites all Rappahannock artists to participate in a nonjuried show and sale now through Saturday. Dec. 15 at Art-N-More in Warrenton. Artists may submit a maximum of five works at $5 per entry for members or $8 per entry for nonmembers. Call Fred Lokay at 3470521 or e-mail at flokay@citizen.infi.net for application forms and additional information. Cantata and candlelight service set A choral cantata will be presented at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday. Dec. 23 at 11 a m. The annual Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held on Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. The entire community is invited to attend. Ragged Mountain activity The following activity is scheduled through the Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For additional information call Hunt Harris at 987-3366. • Saturday, Dec. 29: Twilight/Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain. Meet at upper parking lot for Old Rag (Nethers side) between 6:30-7 p.m. Bring layered clothing, comfortable yet sturdy footwear, back-up light and nourishment for self. Jingle Bell 5Kplanned On Saturday, Dec. 15 the Shenandoah Valley Runners will host the Jingle Bell 5K at Blandy Experimental Farm and State Arboretum near Boyce and Rappahannock runners are invited. Celebrate the holidays by wearing bells and holiday colors during the race. The race will start at 9:30 a m., registration begins one hour earlier. Entry fees are $3 for members; $4 for non-members and $1 for students. Runners of all abilities are welcome. Call 540-678-4041 for more information or visit www.svrunners.org/ws/. Yoga classes in Hume Fitness oriented yoga classes start early January at Leeds Episcopal Church in Hume. Classes will be Monday and/or Thursday evenings at 7:30 and are appropriate for beginners to intermediate. Call Elly at 364-1070 for additional information or to register. New Year's Eve Gala The Windmore Foundation for the Arts and Hazel River Inn Restaurant announces its first New Year’s Eve Gala, “Starry Night”. Join your friends and neighbors, doors will open at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Hazel River Inn Restaurant on Davis Street in Culpeper. Proceeds from the Gala will support this non-profit organization and the arts programs in the area including Windmore Community Theater, Art in the Park, Children’s Theater Workshop and more. For information call 547-2555. Blue Moon schedule Domell Pratt with Liz Butler will perform at Blue Moon Cafe on Saturday, Dec. 14 and on Saturday, Dec. 15 the band, Less Traveled will perform. Blue Moon Cafe is open Friday and Saturday and is located on US 211, just west of Sperryville. For more information call 987-3162. Exhibition at Packing Shed The Packing Shed Gallery in Washington is featuring friends of the gallery in Harvest of Artists exhibition which will run through Dec. 30. Featured artists include Susanna Conaway, Nora Harrington, June Jordan, Steve Kenny, Donald Liscomb, Sally Nash, Margot Neuhaus, Robin Purnell, Heather Self and Stephen Wagner. Packing Shed Gallery is located at the corner of Gay and Porter Streets in Washington and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:30-6 p.m. For additional information, you may contact the gallery at 675-3410 or June Jordan at 987-8098. Aerobic classes planned Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For additional information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? If so, join “Yoga with Lilo.” Ongoing classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Washington on Mondays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information call Lilo at 675-3584. Trout Unlimited meeting set The public is invited to hear Steve Reeser, District Fisheries Biologist, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, discuss “The 2001 Virginia Wild Trout Stream Creel Survey Results and Implications,” at the next meeting of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Chapter, Trout Unlimited. This program will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12 in the Youth Center, located at the northeast comer of US 522, Commerce Avenue and East 8th Street, Front Royal. The Chapter charter includes a four-county area, all of Page, Shenandoah and Warren counties, and the northwestern part of Rappahannock County. Call Bud Brune at 6753183 for additional information about this program and Trout Unlimited. Shooting match slated The Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Company is currently sponsoring a shooting match on Friday nights beginning at 7 p.m. Rules are 12 gauge shotguns; 25 yard shooting range; no scopes, no sleeves and 36 inch barrel maximum length. Youth Alive! Exciting news for youth, ages 10-18 of the Culpeper and Rappahannock areas. Come join the Youth Alive Group at Amissville, an exciting new youth ministry with contemporary Christian music and awesome Bible teaching. Youth Alive meets at the Viewtown Store on Saturdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Subs, p*zza, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. For more information call Kent and Mary Jo Willoughby at 937-4929 or Duane and Joyce Willoughby at 937-5210.

Donations sought for annual drive Christmas is almost here! Can you believe it? Only 12 more shopping days left. I am finished, thank goodness, now all I have to do is wrap it all. Our annual Community Christmas Drive is underway. Please drop off nonperishable items at anv of the participating churches, Hackley’s Store, Mayhugh’s Store, or Lombardy’s Restaurant. Cash donations may be sent to Amissville Community Christmas, 500 Battle Mountain Road, Amissville, Va. 20106, or you can drop them off at Hackley’s Store. If you have any questions or need information please call 937-5373 or 937-3401. Mrs. Dorothy Hackley came home this past week and is doing well. James Spicer is in Fauquier Hospital; keep him in your prayers, along with Kelly Edwards who is in UVA. The Amissville Baptist Ladies had their annual Christmas dinner on Friday Amissville By AMY HITT 537-3401 and it was a hoot. Lu McBee had 12 of us act out the Twelve Days Of Christmas. Kendra Bailey was so funny as six geese a laying, I laughed until I cried. In all 37 women attended, special thanks to Charlotte Mills, Michele Herbert, Carolyn Greene, Betsy Carter, Patty Galloway and Margaret Meyer for all their hard work. The Amissville Baptist Church will have the Christmas Cantata on Dec. 16 at the 11 a.m. service. This year’s cantata is entitled, “Light of the World.” The adult choir will be joined by the Rejoicers Choir to present this delightful work by Gospel Hall of Fame writer Moise Lister. At the evening service the Rejoicers Choir will perform Operation Christmas Child by Kathie Hill. Spend the evening at Fort Faithful with Sergeant Smarter; Private Eye, Private Elvis Presby, and Private Gomer Smile as Unit 12-25 embarks on a mission that will hit your funny bone yet emphasize the gift of Jesus’ birth and the motive for sharing our blessings with others. The service begins at 7 p.m. and refreshments will be served following the performance, as well as oldfashioned Candy bags. Amissville United Methodist Church is having their Christmas play on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. as well. The children will perform, “The Greatest Gift of All.” Everyone is welcome to attend and refreshments will be served after the performance. The Methodist Church will also have a Christmas Eve Service on Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Amissville Baptist Church is pleased to announce that Doctor Ed Taylor has been called to be the new Pastor of their church. Pastor Taylor and his family will be beginning their ministry in Amissville on Dec. 30. Please join us at the 11 a.m. service to welcome them to our community- tyIn October Ethel Phillips, who was born and raised in Amissville, celebrated her 105th birthday in Vernon, Conn. Mrs. Phillips’ old home is now the Atkins Farm on US 211. Her friend, Erma Tolbert Lawson sent her birthday wishes along with, Mildred and Tom Atkins, Hal and Beverly Hunter and Catherine Riley. If you would like to see the card that the Union Baptist Church did for her in Connecticut, it is at Hackley’s Store. Happy belated 105th Mrs. Phillips from all of us in Amissville. Have a great week and call me with your news. HHpl You finally have the power to decide who supplies your electricity and natural gas. And Virginia Energy Choice has all the information you need to make an educated choice. To get your free Consumer Guide, call our toll-free number or visit our website below. 1-877-YES-2004 | yesvachpice.com FOR YOUR FREE CONSUMER GUIDE v An education program of the State Corporation Commission Getting it right By Rev. Jerry J. Pokorsky Special to the Rappahannock News “Projection” is a term from popular psychology. We all do it. It means that we sometimes project our own expectations, prejudices and even weaknesses on others. Normally, the habit can be quite harmless — perhaps humorous, the stuff of situation comedies. But throughout the Gospel, Christ reveals that he knows of our tendency to project our own expectations, prejudices and even weaknesses on God’s revelation. Time and again, he challenges us to see things not as we would like them to be, but as they truly are. If the people were looking for a crowd-pleaser in John the Baptist, they were sadly mistaken. So Christ asked the crowds about John, “What did you go out to the desert to see? A reed swayed in the wind?” (Mt 11:7). He then identifies John as the greatest man born of a woman (Mt 11:11). If John failed in the art of practical politics, his strength of character measured up to the expectations of Christ. Not a bad trade off. St. John the Baptist was the precursor to the Messiah. He proclaimed the way of the Lord. Despite his popularity as a preacher, John always pointed to the Lord with great humility. He knew that his mission was to proclaim “someone greater” who was to follow him. He would insist that he was not “fit to tie (the Lord’s) sandal strap” (Jn 1:27). John insisted that Christ “must increase” and he himself “must decrease” (Jn 3:30). In prison, John sent his disciples to ask the Lord if he, Jesus, was “the one who is to come, or should (they) look for another?” (Mt 11:3). This is an odd question for a man of John’s confidence. But it seems unlikely that John had a “crisis of faith” as some suggest. It is far more likely that John, realizing that his ministry would soon come to an end at the hands of Herod’s henchmen, wanted to deflect attention from himself. The question was his final attempt to point his disciples to the person of Christ. John the Baptist did not use popularity polls to craft his prophetic message. He had the courage to reject any attempt by the crowds to project their own expectations upon him. He called* the Pharisees a “brood erf vipers” (Mt 3:7), as Chris’t himself would later do (Mt 12:34). Ultimately, John’s call of> King Herod to accountability/, because of his invalid mar,-, riage to Herodias (Mt 14:34), cost him his head. , ■_ In every generation, “the crowds” (that means you and me) often project their own prejudices also on the person of Christ. The motives range from, the malignant to the sentiT mental. Regardless, attempts to define Christ on our ownterms are always misguide^ and dangerous. The prop^-, ganda machine of the Nazi^; produced their own Christ In the 1960s, our culture produced the counter-cultur-, al Christ of “Godspell.” In, the 1970s and 1980s, certain violent Marxist liberation as a gun-toting revolutionary. In our day, all too often we see Christ presented as a, non-judgmental sensitive new age male. But Christ is not “ourfc creation, even if he permits us to deceive ourselves into thinking as much. Throughout the ages, he insists in asking, “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” (Mt. 16:15). Simon Peter, of course,! answered correctly under the influence of the Holy Spirit. “You are the Christ,! the Son of the living Godh (Mt. 16:16). The Catechisrh of the Catholic Church teaches that this is the first time that a disciple witnesses to the true divinity of! Jesus Christ (CCC 442). The answer of St. Peter remains ever ancient, ever' new. Jesus Christ is true God and true man! Every thing,; every event, every persori must be considered in refer-" ence to this fact. Jesus Christ is the Lord of the universe, the Lord of history1 and the Lord of our lives. We' belong to his kingdom and “the least in the kingdom of heaven” is even “greater than” John the Baptist! (Mt liGD. If we get that right, we get everything right. 1 Father Pokorsky is tHe priest assigned to St. Peter’s Catholic Church. His e-mail address is pokorsky@ shentel.net. movements proposed Marriage Licenses I he iollowing marriage licenses were issued recently at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Matthew Joseph Boswell, Takoma Park, Md. and Jennifer Marie Hoover, Takoma Park, Md. Jeffrey David Dublin, New York and Raenell Leigh Nagel, New York. Randol Gilbert Waters, Knoxville, Tenn. and Lisa Campbell Johnson, Luray. Kowk Man Hui, Washington and Wanti Fu, Washington. Robert Lee Settle, Amissville and Melissa Jane, Johnson, Fredericksburg. Jerome R. Goebel Jr.‘, Washington and Tferi Sullivan,' Washington. Jeffrey Dwayne Atkins,, Woodville and Jillian Lee Waters, Woodville. Richie Van Burke, Woodville! and Robin Sue Schwar, Fredericksburg. Alan Davis Hawkins, Castleton and Margo Elizabeth Haynes, Castleton. 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Obituaries $1iadaw& Here I ponder autumn’s treasure: The dappled shade that haunts a glade from golden trees silently resting. Their shadows casting kisses on the leaves. An errant still-warm breeze caress their limbs and rustle their crimson’s last good-bye, each murmured shuffle a wave farewell against a brilliant azure sky. Time's gifted secret from autumn's mystery has brought demise to the Maple’s green; it seems to all the end has come but autumn's just a memory in the spring. The lawn is a reservoir of golden haze, basking leaves turning mundane to blaze. Pumpkins wear the leaves in mock despair, while squirrels languish in the slanting sun, and slowly preen. The shadows play with gentle puffs of air that waft and swirl the leaves to twirl, their dance of jov exhumed from gilded fallen yesterdays. Cynthia Stamps Woodville Wesley Whitmore Personnel Manager Wesley Braxton Whitmore, 78, of Lanham, Md. died on Sunday, Dec. 2 at his residence. Mr. Whitmore was born June 8, 1923. He was a Ptersonnel Manager and served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Jeraldine Whitmore of L&nham, Md. and a sister, Annie Brown of Amissville. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 8‘at Shiloh Baptist Church ih Landover, Md. by Rev. Be Louis Colleton. Burial was at Fort Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, Md. ’ Joynes Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Southard Born in Castleton . Dorothy Estelle Wharton Southard, 68, of Castleton died Sunday, Dec. 2 at Winchester Medical Center. Mrs. Southard was born March 22, 1933 in Castleton, a daughter of the late Walter Edward Wharton and Sally Ethel Wharton. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara Clatterbuck and her husband, Harvey of Boston, Bonnie Skowronski and her husband, Peter of Washington and Brenda Jenkins and her husband, Tony of Sperryville and two sons, William Southard and his wife, Margie of Flint Hill and Donnie Southard of Castleton. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother, Archie Wharton of I^ew Jersey and a sister, Rosie Wharton of Sperryville. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Stonewall Jackson Southard; a brother, (^larence Wharton and a sister, Edna Burke. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Found and Sons Chapel with Pastor Carl R. Menefee officiating. Interment followed in Sperryville Cemetery. John Merando Painter, gardener John E. Merando of Peekskill, N.Y. died Nov. 13. He was 79. Mr. Merando worked as a painter for West Point Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., retiring in 1980. Born Nov. 17, 1921 in Cold Spring, N.Y. to Charles and Rose Merando, he served in the US Army in World War II On March 28, 1948 he rrfarried Mary V. Palmiotto at Assumption Church in Peekskill. She predeceased him on June 29, 1971. Mr. Merando enjoyed gardening and was an avid New Ybrfe sports teams fan. He will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Merando is survived »y his daughters, Maria teller and her husband, fohn of Melrose, N.Y. and iatherine Merando of ’eekskill, N.Y. and by sons, 4ohn Merando Jr. and his 'ife, Shirley of Walkersville, Id., Robert Merando and his 4fe Mary Jean of Cortlandt anor, N.Y., Thomas M«rando of Marblehead, Mass, and Alan Merando and his wife, Diane of Melrose, Mass.; seven grandchildren 4nd two great-grandchildren. ♦, i He is also survived by two brothers, Philip Merando and Anthony Merando and {hree sisters, Nancy Tompkins, Nena Stellefson and Mary Merando. I In addition to his wife, he fvas also predeceased by two brothers and one sister. , ‘ John Merando was loved ^nd respected by the family •f Stewart and Evelyn Willis {or 30 years. He lived with the Willis family at Mount Prospect Farm for 20 years $nd was Godfather for their granddaughter, Connor Tyler Adams of Charlottesville. He {vill be missed by his many fiends in Virginia. SC.W. Allison Sr. Self-employed contractor ?2 C.W. “Bill" Allison Sr., 83, of Amissville died Thursday, Dec. 6 at his residence. Masonic services were held Monday, Dec. 10 at the Royston Funeral Home in Marshall. Burial will be at a later date. Mr. Allison was born Aug. 9, 1918 in Ballston, son of the late John Thomas and Elizabeth G. Flynn Allison. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving in Europe, Asiatic Pacific and Saipan. He was a self-employed contractor. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth Allison. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ellen Shultz of Conroe, Texas; a son, C.W. Allison Jr. of Amissville; two sisters, Sheila McCuin of Herndon and Catherine Lynn Boronda of Escondido, Calif.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Alvin Alsberry Sr. Born in Flint Hill Alvin Eugene Alsberry Sr., 66, of Compton, Calif, died Friday, Dec. 7 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Dec. 8 at South Los Angeles, Calif. Mortuary by the Rev. Robert Taylor. Burial was in Englewood Park Cemetery in Los Angeles. A memorial service will be held Dec. 29 at 1:30 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill. Mr. Alsberry was born July 22, 1935 in Flint Hill, a son of Roberta B. Adams Alsberry of Strasburg and the late Jordan Alsberry Sr. He was a Marine.Corps veteran of the Korean War and owner of Horizon Trucking Company. In addition to his mother, other survivors include his wife, Johnnie Enge Alsberry; two sons, Alvin E. Alsberry Jr. of Los Angeles and Larry Hughes of Philadelphia; a daughter, Lisa Whitney of Los Angeles and seven grandchildren. Other survivors include three brothers, Johnny Alsberry of Richmond, Jordan Alsberry Jr. and Leonard Alsberry, both of Strasburg and six sisters, Rochella Strother, Marion Strother and Audrey Dyer, all of Strasburg, Angela Alsberry of Virginia Beach, Priscilla Terry and Kathy Temple, both of Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence Williams Chester Gap resident Lawrence Sherman by Randy Minter THROUGH THE CHILD’S EYES Everyone deals with grief differently , and this is especially the case with children. With this in mind, parents are encouraged not to project their feelings onto their children. Otherwise they might feel understandably compelled to keep news of the loss from the child or minimize its importance in hopes of protecting their children from the truth. In the final analysis, however, children are going to feel the loss of a grandparent or other loved one and turn to their parents for comfort and understanding. At this point, the parents will be called upon to forge the child's view of life and death. This is an important undertaking that should be addressed in accordance with the child’s capability of understanding. Children have a particularly hard time dealing with loss, and yet their experience of loss is great. We’ve had a lot of experience with children over the years, and we’re glad to support you with information as you seek to help your child make sense of what’s happened. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton we know how hard it can be to endure a loss, let alone help your child navigate those waters. Please ask us for help as you move through the process of making arrangements and dealing with family members. Call us at 347-3431 to set up an appointment. "Religion tends to speak the language of the heart, which is the language of friends, lovers and parents ” - Edward Scribner Ames Williams, 73, of Chester Gap died Saturday, Dec. 8 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. He was born on April 10, 1928 to the late Earnest Williams and Nettie Williams. Mr. Williams was a lifelong resident of Chester Gap and a lifetime member of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Williams and his wife, Ethel operated the Williams’ Grocery for many years. He retired from Potomac Edison in the late 1980’s after 37 and one-half years of service as an electrical mechanic. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Ethel Dulin Williams; one son, Glenn A. Williams and his wife, Kelly of Front Royal; two daughters, Dianne Ricker and her husband Kevin of Chester Gap and Cindy Derflinger and her husband, Amos of Front Royal; two brothers, David Williams of Front Royal and Albert Williams of Chester Gap and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at TurnerRobertshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Front Royal with the Rev. Greg Amos officiating. Interment followed in the Williams’ family cemetery. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased bv a son, Ricky Williams; a granddaughter, Jenny Williams; two sisters, Dorcas Kuser and Phyllis Morris and three brothers, Wilmer Williams, John Williams and Rufus Williams. Thelma Scroggins Am issi ille resident Thelma Jean Scroggins, 58, of Amissville died Sunday, Dec. 9 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She was horn Sept. 26. 1918 in Culpeper to the late Henrv Phillips and Nettie Miller Phillips. Mrs. Scroggins is survived by her husband of 34 years, Eugene Carl Scroggins Jr. of Amissville and four children, Linda Sue Stover and her husband. Wayne and Eugene C. Scroggins III and his wife. Crystal, all of Amissville, Robert Phillip Scroggins and his wife, Tina of Hagerstown, Md. and Betty Jean Milbourne and her husband. David of Rixevville. Additional survivors include two sisters, Virginia Blankenship of Culpeper and Linda Frazier of Amissville; a brother, Harold Phillips of Shenandoah and ten grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by three sisters, Peggy Cooper, Annabel le Edwards and Geraldine Cooper and three brothers, Homer Phillips. Buck Henry Phillips and Herbert Phillips. The family will receive friends Wednesday. Dec. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel. 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper. A funeral service will he held Thursday, Dec. 13. at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Chapel with Pastor Charles Shifflett and Pastor Josh Shifflett officiating. Interment will follow in Culpeper National Cemetery. Red Cross blood drive A Red Cross blood drive will be held at i Hazel River gk Assembly of God Church on Route |P|» 229. North on Dec. 17 from 2 sy: to 7 p.m. anotner arive will be held Dec. 27 from 1 to 7 p.m. with a special "Holiday for Heroes" at Aberdeen Barn in Culpeper. This drive will be to show your appreciation for our troops! Cards will be available for donors to send holiday greetings to our men and women in the Armed Forces. Blood saves lives! Mark your calendars and plan to attend. Remember to drink lots of fluids -- water or juice are best - the day before, and the day of the blood drive. Avoid caffeine. To give blood, you must be generally healthy, 17 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds. For further information call the Red Cross at 825-8611. Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space Next Deadline December 23 540-675-3338 BUILDINGS Tommy Starks Steel Buildings Sales - Erection Any Size 540-987-8261 Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us lor All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 141H Orange Rd.. C ulpeper CABINETS Ludwig Steka Cabinetmaker Custom Furniture Specializing in Traditional American Craftsmanship. Free Standing & Built-ins Design Service Avail. 540-635-9690 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Slop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverngs • Window Trealments Walpaper • Sty Covers & Upholstery RmkhntiMl A ComtrmdtJ Rt. 211 AmiMvtHt.VA 937-5500 CLEANING Weekly. Biweekly & Monthly Cleaning Insured A Unruled Free Estimates 540-937-3253 Joseph F. Keyser Construction, Inc. Quality Renovations \ Custom Homo VA Class. A Contrat loi 540-675-239!> T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLIX'G COXSTRl (TIOX Top Qtiality Custom Hoines Since 1975 *40-987-8145 CARPENTRY Expert craftsmanship in all phases of woodworking and construction. Cabinetry, trim, doors, decks, home repairs \rars ri/irnriiiT 540-937-2051 t MacRae Associates, rc. Tax Pn-par.it urn 6t Planning Aco tinting Sc-rnco Fiiunci.il Plunniru; www.macrae-cpaxoni (540) 675-2043 EXCAVATING Keys Excavating ponds'driveways clearing*!; snow removal We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Ditch Digging, Culverts, Mowing. Bushhogging & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 Ronnie Dodson D&D SERVICES 540-987-9350 Landscaping. Lawn Service, Bushhogging. Driveway Grading, Hauling & Mulch, etc. FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire. Chain Link. Board and Electric. Split Rail Privacy Fencing Available Alao Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 399-2688 STORAGE South Wales Business & Mini Storag 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 BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Do You Have Wet Basement Problems? Our promise is to solve them for you! • Fra consultations with our • Basements/Kitchens/Baths Architectural/Kngineering staff • Sun Rooms/Decks/Patios • Basement Water Proofing • Brick/Stone/Concrete work • Remodeling/Additions Absolute Tech Engineering bsolute Tech Engineering 703-406-3936 1-888-333-6858 Furniture Restoration R U’I'AH XNNOCK I Kl KM I I Kl Kl MQKUI<>n| 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 JANITORIAL Complete Janitorial Service* Commrrcial& I adust rial Licenced* Insured-Bonded Free hatimates MINTING Shenandoah Painting Top of the line quality W ork ».»f In »hh.'owikt> t**i n\«-i ' year*. tiun guaranteed. t '.ill i^vlav lor a free exit male Ln../liv>. >40622-2562 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY KfT CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill. VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax I kenst-d I m ath Oniid A Operated PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville. 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(1500 sq. ft ), Very nice No pets/smoking. $975/mo Call Brian 540-987-1010. ia ’ Rentals 11 Condos v."... _/ FOX CHAPEL 3BR. 2Full BA, Grnd level, Avail Nov $1230/mo. Shrt or Ing term. $11 Ok sale. 540-668-7702. LEESBURG-3 BR, 2 BA, wood floors, top fir., FP, vaulted ceilings & much more. $1200/mo. Avail 1/1/01.703-589-1438. MIDDLEBURG: French country house recently painted, 4 BR, 3.5 BA on 16 ac. $2,950/mo. 202-215-6946 or 202333-7332x105. SPERRYVILLE- NEWLY remodeled home w/mtn views, situated on 3 acres, avl immd. 3BR, 2 full BA, LR w/FP, family rm w/woodstove, Ig. eat-in kitch,. Oil heat. Central a/c. Washer & dryer. All wood floors. Deck off back front porch. $850/mo. 703481-3955 WARRENTON DC SIDE, 3BR, 1 BA on 4.5 ac, full basement, W/D, $1000/mo. 540-3494484 _Rentals 33 Lot. A Acrea«. V_- J WANTED: HAY or pastureland, or sm. farm up to 100 acres in Rappahannock Co. Call 540987-7251. RETAIL/OFFICE space for lease in downtown Warrenton. 2,500 sq.ft., gas heat, AC, ample parking, 1 block from Court House. Great location for any business. Call 504-825-5645 for more information LEEDS SQUARE, 2BR condo w/ 1.5 BA, $86,000. 540-349-1361 leave msg 122 Hmnm A CUTE 3BR rambler, In Sumerduck area on almost 2 acres. Asking$135,900. Please call Joy Carey, 540-439-2879 ComnwraW Rentals V____y OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE. Gainesville/ Vint Hill: 1100, 3600, 4500, 8900, 72,000 SF. Suites or single tenant bldgs. S8/SF plus utilities. 540-347-6965 t-^ 224 Firewood V_ ■ J FIREWOOD, mixed firewood, $125/cord. All seasoned. 540-9878843. MIXED SEASONED Hardwood. $135/ Cord. Yard work, free estimates. 540-987-1153. (22® SSI] CARGO DINING ROOM set, 4 chairs & 1 bench. $175. Dining china hutch, $195. Zenith 27” console TV, $125. All excellent condition 540-349-8475 (for Solo V___^ ANTIQUE SHOWCASES AND miscellaneous store fixtures avail, immediately. 703-3680694 Michelle. BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage. Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 BRICK BRITCHES, classic, heavy twill, shamy, medium, $135; Pink coat, heavy weight, medium, like new, $375. 540-364-1841 DIRECTV MINI-SATELLITE Dl! FREE equip! FREE install Local chamefc nowavaiable! New subscribers only. 1-800459-7357 F-11 GOOSE hunt over water or field, blinds, dogs, decoys, guides supplied. Bill Burgess 703-777-8054. Mountain View Gunners. STAMINA 650 WEIGHT bench system (home gym), like new only 6 mo. old. Adj. bench, lat. - pulls, row. arm & leg curl attachments, squats, 160 lbs weights. Extra curl bar incl. $300. 540-347-1970 WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe for entire family. Bailey, Resistol, Stetson, Wrangler, Rockies, RoughRider. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton. 540-4391395 Muakuri Instruments YOUNG CHANG PIANO Upright, ebony, model E-118. 1997 Exc. cond. Gorgeous tone. $2200. 540-351-0980. Warrnt. c-\ 273 wi v_) LAB PUPS, AKC hunt & field champs. Exc. dispo. 1st shots, worm, parents/prem. $500/ OBO 703-777-8054 ->| 290 Found V_> FRIENDLY CALICO CAT. age est. between 3-10 yrs, believed spayed. Found on Dudie Rd. between Orlean & Warrenton, just before Thanksgiving If you have lost a beloved pet, please call. 540349-8155 and describe fully. -. 294 aivMways V_ J COCKER SPANIEL FREE to good home, beautiful. healthy, house trained, spayed, 4 yr. old, buff Needs fenced yard. 540-9375701 or 540-829-4151 FREE TO GOOD home Jack Russell, male. 3 years, neut. Not good with small children 540-635-6040 SHEPHERD MIX, Wonderful dog for a couple or single person House trained but prefers outdoors. Very protective. Shots up to date. 540364-4930 r ' . 400 Adoption \DOPTION: LOVING couple wishes to adopt a baby. We have been married 4 yrs and can give you’re baby a happy & secure Maryland home. Allowable expenses paid. Call us toll tree 866-220-0777. We are a loving couple, unable to have children of our own, seeking to adopt. If you, or anyone you know is considering placing a baby for adoption, please call Liz & Jay, toll-free at: 1-866-503-3761 480 ABC Ue«im ABC LICENSE David W. Lillard & Mary C Lillard trading as Lillard Enterprises LLC DBA Flint Hill Country Mart & Deli, 617 B Zachary Taylor Hwy, Flint Hill, Rappahan nock County, Virginia 22627 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a ABC Beer & Wine OFF license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. David W. Lillar 12-12,12-19-01 #406341 NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts other than those incurred by me. Steve Clatterbuck 12-12-01 *406962 1959 STUDEBAKER SILVER Hawk Coupe. V-8, auto, rebuilt engine. Needs lots of work, new tires and NOS parts. $1200/best offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm or 540-2191972 (cell) ---- 60S Automobile* l ■. J ACCURA BIGOR, '92. AT, am/fm/cass, snroof, fully loaded. $6995. Must sell. 540-4394357 or 540-439-9106 CADILLAC DEVILLE '92. burgundy, all options/lthr, 105K, looks & drives like new. $5500. 540-9375725 DODGE 2000 NEON ES. 5 speed sport package, leather, all power, aluminum wheels, power sunroof, emerald green, new body style, 27K miles. $10,890 firm, Call 540-955-0792 NAVY BLUE SUBARU '97 Legacy AWD 4 DR Sedan. AC, newly insp., 91 k, $8,000. Get ready for winter! Call 540-3511572, 9-5. Pets Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt 63^, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m - 1:00 p.m., except closed Wed. & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home. Truman Spot "Spot is a handsome, very friendly, smallish, 1 1/2 year old neutered Akita. "Truman" is a good looking, playful, happy, 1-2 year old neutered shepherd mix. Come see them! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voicemail, (-V 605 AiitomoMI** V_J '97 SUBURU LEGACY LS sedan 4 DR, AWD, AM/FM Cass. 89k mis, garaged kept, $8400. Call 540-364-3748 after 6p.m. '94 VOLVO 850 WagonIthr sunroof alloy whls AT/PS/PB 153k, child seat, tie. $8850/obo 540-347-5745. (Times |[ Community Newspapers j| NORTHERN VIRGINIA 640 ItotoreyolM l ' J 1882 HONDA GL 500 DX. Silverwing, garage kept, only 11,000 miles, excellent cond., $1200. 703-771-0280. Honda '00 Valkyrie/ Tourer GL 1500c/ct. Red/blk, 3.7 miles. $10,000 or $1500 and assume loan at $225/mo.540-622-8023. YAMAHA TTR125L '2001 $1800 703-7776471 — 640 l_ HONDA 1999 SHADOW American Classic Series, 750 cc. Mint condition, garage Kept, 'extremely low mileage. Two brand new helmets. Owner will miss this great bike. Must see! $5,500 703-4439059. -!-*1 Classified Ads Work Call 540-347-4222 Motorcycle* Giveaways STRAY PETS If you have lost a pet, contact the Loudoun County Animal Shelter at 703-777-0406 or 540-882-3211. Pets that are not reclaimed by their owners may be made available for adoption. There are also a nurober of given-up pets in need of new homes. Stray pets are posted on the Animal Care and Control Web Site in the Found Pet Listings. The web site address is www.co.loudoun.va.us/animals/ VIEWING & ADOPTION HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00- 5:45 P.M. Tuesday 3:00- 7:45 P.M. . Friday 4:00 - 5:45 P.M. - * Saturday 12:00-3:45 P.M. * Closed on Sunday and Holidays We are happy to have pets available for adoption to residents ofLoudoun, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, and Prince William Counties.; The shelter is located on Rt. 9, two miles west of Rt. 7, at the * intersection of Rt. 704 and Rt. 9. 3 The following stray pets are currently at the j Loudoun County Animal Shelter. ? Found Pet Listings Poos Labrador Retriever Mix, mix of white and black, neutered male, 4 • months, Convenience store, Colonial Hwy, Hamilton Dalmation, mix of white and black, neutered male, 5 years, Hagen Court, South Riding Terrier Yorkshire, mix of brown and black, neutered male, 12 years, Lovettsville Rd. & McKinny Lane, Lovettsville Shih Tzu/Terrier, Yorkshire, mix of black and white, neutered male, 15 years, Cascades Pkwy, Sterling Cats Domestic Short Haired, black, female, 8 months, Cambell Court Leesburg Domestic Short Haired, Mix of white and red, female, 8 months Trackwood Court, Sterling Domestic Short Haired, Mix of grey and white, female, 2 years Domestic Medium haired, red, female. 1 year, Thisledorn Terrace Ashburn Domestic short haired, mix of red and white, female, 7years, Mill Rose Terrace, Leesburg ” Holiday Deadlines Christinas - Deadline: Friday, December 21st Open: Saturday, December 22nd Closed: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (Dec. 24th & 25th) New Years - Deadline: Friday, December 28th Open: Saturday, December 29th A Closed: New Years Eve & New Years Day (Dec. 31st & Jan. 1st) f

Rappahannock News % \ 92 CHEVY BLAZER. 4DR. AW'FM Cass. AC. 155k mis. one owner; Reliable. $3000 Call 540-364-3748. after 6 pm •92 CHEVY BLAZER. 4DR. AM/FM Cass. AC. 155k mis, one owner ;■» Ratable. $3600 Call ' 540-364-3748 after 6 pm CHEVY ’99 TAHOE . Wane. leather. CD. 52k * rffles, fully loaded. ,$19,500 obo 540-8823707 or 703-509-5177 93 FORD BRONCOEddie Bauer 4x4. tow pkg. 117.000 k. metalic green, exc. cond, V8. new tires & brakes $8000 obo 540-5544884 675 TMwks/ FORD 700 DUMP Truck 81 w/ 7 1/2 x 4/1/2 x 16 ft bed $6500 obo 540338-5400 Legal Notices . j BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY. VIRGINIA PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.2-2204 of .the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday, January 7, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE *01-11-01 Sunnyside Farms, LLC, owners of 61.2524 acres in Hampton District (Tax Map 20, Parcel 11 A) desires permits to operate an educational facility and country inn. Uses allowed under Sections 170-63B, C and E and 170-65E of the Rappahannock County Code. Sunnyside Institute will include a cooking school/restaurant and educational facility regarding sustainable agriculture. A COPY of the forgoing application is on file at the Zoning Office in Washington. Virginia, and is available for public inspection. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 PM. Said application will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 at seven-thirty in the evening at the Rappahannock County Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any .The above-named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties desiring to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, c/o P.O. Box' 519, Washington, Virginia 22747, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12-05,12-12,12-19-01 *405808 TRUSTEES SALE OF 411 MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, VA IN EXECUTION OF A Certain Deed of Trust from to Frances Walker Eldred and Peter J. Luke and Sharon G. Luke. Trustees, dated October 6. 1995, and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County in Deed Book 215 at page 176, default having been made and the Note Holder having instructed the Substitute Trustee to do so. the undersigned Substitute Trustee, substituted by document of record in the Clerk's Office of aforesaid as instrument number 00-1321, will offer for sale at Public Auction the following described property together with improvements thqreon and appurtenances thereto belonging: *ffll that certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the town of Washington. Hampton , Magisterial District of Rappahannock County. Virginia being known and designated as 1.6940 acres and 0.5475 acres, more or less, as the same are shown on a plat of survey by Ross & France, Ltd. (James H. Harris, Surveyor), dated April 22. 1980 and recorded July 10, 1980, in Deed Book 136, Page 33 among the land records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. Being the same realty conveyed to Paul Allen Walker and Frances Walker Eldred as joint tenants with the common law right of survivorship, by deed from Paul Allen Walker, widower, dated January 14, 1993, and recorded January 15, 1993, in deed Book 195, Page 744 among the land records of the clerk aforesaid. The said Paul Allen Walker died June 12,1994, thereby vesting full fee simple title in the said Frances Walker Eldred. The subject property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, “as is" subject to applicable liens and conditions. PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA. ' DATE OF SALE: JANUARY 10, 2001 AT 1:00 p.m. TERMS OF SALE: All cash upon presentation of deed within 15 days of sale BIDDER'S DEPOSIT: The trustee requires that all bidders present prior to sale certified check or other current funds in the amount of $30,000.00 payable to such trustee. All such checks will be returned promptly to unsuccessful bidders and the check of the successful bidder will be retained by the trustee as the deposit in accordance with law to be credited to the purchase price. The trustee reserves the right to announce such other terms of sale as may be appropriate at the time of sale. This sale is also made pursuant to the directions of the beneficiaries of that Deed of Trust recorded in Deed Book 227, at Page 607, that Deed of Trust recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County as instrument number 99-99 and that Deed of Trust recorded in the Clerk's Office of aforesaid instrument number 99-1606. DATED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2001. David C. Dickey, Substitute Trustee For information contactDavid C. Dickey. Trustee 20 Willow Lane P O. Box 218 Standardsville. Va. 22973-0218 (804) 985-7744 12-12,12-19, 12-26-01 and 02-02, 02-09-02 #407068 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOYAGER SE 99: V6, loaded, perfect cond, clean Car Fax. 56 k mi.. $11,900 703-393-0500. HAVE AN' IDLE utility or auto trailer you want to turn into cash? Looking for reasonably priced 2 5- to 5-ton tandem axle trailer in good to fair condition 540-7884626 AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Must have A & P license. Day shift. FulMime. Good pay & benefits. Call: (540) 788-9380 or fax resume: 540-788-1710 Phase include salary, requirements. ARCHITECTURAL INTERN with AutoCAD exp. for small progressive architectural firm. Send resume to: JFT -AIA 15 S. 5th St. Warrenton, VA 20186 COUNTRY COOKIN’ Business is BOOMING and we need dependable, hard-working people to serve the best customers in town! NOW HIRING • Daytime Cooks •Waitstaff WE OFFER: ✓ Employee incentive program / 401k plan ✓ Student incentive program ✓ Flexible hours to fit your schedule ✓ Part-time & Full-time hours ✓ No late night hours PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. NO TELEPHONE CALLS. WARRENTON 623 Frost Ave. 540-349-9120 DENTAL ASSISTANT Established Warrenton practice is looking for just the right person to complement our well run office 4 day work week salary plus benefits. 540-349-0056 Kennel Assistant Part-time Sat. & Sun Starting pay $8/hr Must be 21 or older w/ reliable transportation. 540-937-3283 Must have 5yrs exp. Benefits package avail. Apply witnin 11128 Industrial Rd. Manassas or call: PLUMBER Helpers needed. Must have exp. Exc. benefits. Call Dexter 540-349-2408 SERVER Part-time BREAKFAST COOK PASTRY CHEF Ashby Inn Top pay/benefits References required. 540-592-3900 WORK AT HOME growing co. needs help now! $250- $4000/mo. P/T-FT. No exp. necessary. Be YOUR own BOSS. Serious inquiries only. Call for Free Booklet. 1-888-4645420 or visit www.successebiz4u.com CLASSIFIED (800) 852-4797 THIS IS YOUR CHAiXCE TO JOI\ OUR TEAM! Located in Sterling. VA. The Johnson Center at Falcons landing is seeking a: PTLPN Day shift, includes every other weekend For our Assisted Living Unit We seek motivated and qualified professionals to provide excellent care to residents. We are an attractive, superbly staffed, non-profit or gani/ation. Contact Human Resources at < 703 >404-5140. or mail/fax your resume. Inters lews at your convenience! Falcons landing 20522 Falcons landing Circle Sterling, VA 20165 Fax: (703) 404-5101 EF.O M/FA/D US HOME OPPORTUNITIES... BUILDERS Supervising the construction ot new homes from start to finish. Job duties include scheduling, supervision of subcontractors, and quality control. Experience preferred. ★ ★★ ★★★★★★ ★★ ★ ★ WARRANTY SERVICE REP $16/hr + Truck Position requires stable work history, clean driving record, and knowledge of plumbing, electricity, drywall and paint. Must be able to work effectively with customers and subcontractors. Experience with a homebuilder strongly preferred. Truck to be used on-site. Excellent Benefits. EOE Fax or email resume with salary history to: 727-796-8476 eastcoastpersonnel@ushome.com or call 727-796-0447 for application lus^Homel BUSINESS MANAGER The Times Community Newspapers, located in Leesburg, VA, is currently seeking a self-motivated individual to manage the general functions of the office. High profile position allows exposure to virtually all aspects of business. Candidate must have administrative experience with good business sense. Individual responsible for payroll entry, new hires, benefit administration and supervision of receptionist. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, dental and 401 (k) plan. Fax or E-mail resume and salary requirements to: T. Martin (703) 771-0036 tmartln@tlmespaper8.com EOE (times NORTHERN VIRGINIA CIRCULATION OPPORTUNITY Management Trainee for Circulation Dept. Full-time Seeking organized, selfmotivated individual willing to learn the newspaper delivery business inside and out. Successful candidate must possess management skills, be customer service oriented, have strong analytical skills and ability to motivate others. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including: S Health and Dental S 40IK Plan S Short & Long-Term Disability S Life Insurance Fax or c-mail resume and salary requirements to: FAX: 540-349-8676 email: jtoler@timespapers.com EOE (Times mly NORTHERN VIRGINIA Pay for your home over 30 YEARS. Find it in about 30 MINUTES Times Classified 800-852-4797 I CIRCULATION OPPORTUNITY Management Trainee for Circulation Dept. Full-time ieeking organized, self notivated individual willing to earn the newspaper delivery }usiness inside and out. iuccessful candidate must possess management skills, be cusomer service oriented, have strong analytical skills and ibility to motivate others. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package including / Health and Dental / 40IK Plan / Short & Long-Term Disabilitv / Life Insurance Fax or e-mail resume and salary requirements to: FAX: 540-349-8676 email: jtoler@timespapers.com EOE Northern Virginia Auto Technician ASE certified Technician for extremely busy & growing dealership Great starting pay/benefits State of the art equipment and pleasant working environment Fax resume to: 540-349-1040 or apply in person to: Qurtry 11E. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA or call Rob: 540-347-9000 Do you enjoy horses?? Conn join our staff At Tht Marios nuPosi Scon Equise Medical Cestlr : • Vft Techs (Fu ll & part time) • Operating Room Techs (Fuu & Part Time) • Grooms (Part-time) • Patient Accounts (Part-time) • Clinical Supply (Part-time) Mail resume to: MSDEMC-Personnel Director P.O. Box 1938, Leesburg, VA 20177 or e-mail to: persdirffvt.edu VA TECH is an EOE/AA Employer committed to diversity. HYUnOPl V PONTIAC MITSUBISHI l MOTORS •*** C all Suzanne Holland to advertise your dealership! (703) 777-1110 He's Checkin? His List your child on Santo's good list*? Have your child's name published on December 19th in The Times Community Newspapers on Santa's good list. Your child will receive a letter from Santa as the countdown to the holidays begins! Simply fill out this form/ moil or fox with payment to: ATTN: Sente's List 9 E. 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Gardening tips By Kenner P. Love Extension Agent, ANR Crop and Soil Sciences The following are December gardening tips from the Rappahannock Extension Office. • Leave a bare circle, one foot wide, around fruit tree trunks when spreading mulch so the mice won’t nest there. Also wrap the trunks to prevent rabbit damage. • Fruit trees can be pruned at any time during the winter provided the temperature is above 45 degrees. • Mice chew off the bark of fruit trees at ground level or below and often completely girdle a tree causing it to die. To reduce this damage, keep mulch pulled away from the base of the tree and examine mulch frequently for the presence of mice. • The aim of tree wrapping is to keep the trunk from heating unevenly on bright, sunny, winter days. Bark tends to split as it cools rapidly after the winter sun has warmed the south and west sides. Use commercially available tree wraps or put up canvas or burlap screens to shade young fruit trees. Even a plank leaned up against the south side of the trunk will help. Painting trunks with white latex paint is a technique used in orchards to achieve the same purpose. Consider this practice if you have young, tender-barked trees like fruit trees. • Never allow the reservoir of your Christmas tree holder to go dry as an air lock can form in the trunk that can keep the tree from absorbing water again. • Low indoor humidity in winter can make cut Christmas trees dry out quickly. Before the needles start to drop from the tree, take it down. Don’t try to prolong a festive feeling by endangering your home and family with a dried-out, flammable tree. • If possible, bring the Christmas tree into a partially heated area, such as a basement or porch, the night Washington socials On Thursday Mrs. Marilyn Bailey attended a Christmas musical program at the Wakefield School. Her granddaughter, Peyton Bailey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey of Huntly participated in the program. Our condolences to Mrs. Ethel Dulin Williams and family of Chester Gap on the passing of her husband, Sherman. Mr. Williams was a lifelong member of the Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department. The exercise classes continue in the Fellowship Hall at the Washington Baptist Church every Monday and Wednesday night from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday’s at 9 a.m. On Monday Mrs. Ruth Clark and granddaughter, Amanda Brown had lunch in Culpeper. Kenny Miller and son, Greg of Stafford, Sarah Brown, Bobbie Jo Brown and Amanda Brown had dinner at Ruby Tuesday Restaurant in Culpeper on Saturday to celebrate Amanda’s birthday. Ann Simmons of Chesterfield Township, Mich., Mrs. Marion Foster of Manassas and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped in Winchester and had lunch at Chasen’s on Tuesday. Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Friday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were their daughter, Ann Simmons and granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Brown. Happy birthday to Mrs. Sallie Atkins of Fodderstack Road who will have her day on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Mrs. Edie Falls and children, Samantha and Robert of Woodville were Saturday visitors of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Happy birthday to Mrs. Lynn Bailey Smoot of Harris Hollow Road who has her day on Thursday, Dec. 13. Edward M. Clark was a Tuesday visitor of his brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Wendy Clark in Manassas. Charles Clark is recuperating nicely after his recent heart surgery. Have a safe week! Please enter my new subscription to the Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Mailed Home Delivery Subscription Rates: *** $18.00-1 Year.wlth Credit Card EASY CHARGE Save 30% off the newsstand price! $21.00-1 Year.Save 20% off the newsstand price $39.95- 2 Years....Save 30% off the newsstand price Elsewhere in U.S. outside of Rappahannock County and adjacent counties-mail..$29.95/year. !Ye£! Enclosed is Amount) for (years) of home [delivery or □ Credit my credit card for the EASY CHARGE [price of just $18.00 for the year! [Name___ ■Address. •CityState Zip [Home phone (_) ' _ [Please charge to: □ Visa □ Master Card □American Express J □ Discover I [tZ] Payment Enclosed (make checks payable to the Rappahannock [News rCredit Card number . Exp. date. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (USPS 455-580), is published every Wednesday at 9 East Market St.. Leesburg. Va 20176 by Rappahannock News, a division of Times Community Newspapers Periodicals postage paidfltf Washlhofon, Va Subscriptions $21 00 a year in countyjtoy^mail), 29 95 ^sewnere in IheTJS. Postmaster: send address change to RappWnnock News. PO Box 59, Washington. Va 22747 before decorating. This will help it adjust gradually to the warmer temperatures in your home. Its branches will relax a little, allowing for picking the “best” side. • Christmas trees absorb between two pints and one gallon of water per day, so a tree stand that holds at least one gallon of water is recommended. Make sure to check the water level daily and supply fresh water as needed. • Yews, junipers, holly, boxwood, broad-leaf evergreens, and many deciduous trees and shrubs can be propagated this month. Insert evergreen cuttings in vermiculite or sand in a cool greenhouse. Tie bundles of deciduous cuttings together, and bury in sand in a cold frame. Remove in early spring and plant in a nursery bed. • Thoroughly mulch azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, and laurel after the ground freezes. They prefer acidic materials, such as oak leaves and pine needles, but any mixed, dry leaves will do if oak and pine are not available. • Assess the energy efficiency of your landscape. Do you have evergreen trees or shrubs blocking a window where the sun’s warmth would be welcome? Consider replacing them with deciduous plants that would let sun in during winter, but cast cooling shade in summer. • Be careful when using deicing salts around driveways and walks this winter; salt is toxic to many flowers, trees, shrubs, and lawn grasses. Sand, sawdust, or a combination of these work well for deicing walks and will not injure plants. For additional information on any of the above or other related questions contact the Extension Office at 675-3619. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recordec during the past week at the Rappahanne>ck Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Ramona Monica Wire Riddell to Raymond Montgomery Riddell, 50 acres Hampton District. $50,000. EQUAL HOUSING I .JIT! I OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 -800-543-8294. Frank Hardy. Inc.. Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS of 1200 ft 4200 sf home with spectacular views North, South and West. All modem conveniences, elegant interiors, pool, horse bam, guest cottage and green house. Near Flint Hill and in the midst of Virginia’s Hunt country. Additional acreage available separately. Merrymead- Distinguished 5000 sf home built to the highest standard. Italian & Mexican tile, extensive wood moldings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, top of the line appliances, windows and doors and large open public rooms with 10 to 12 foot ceilings. A detached three-car garage complements this home in the be&utifoi and peaceful Gid Brown Hollow Castle Mtn - 291 acres with 4500 sf contemporary, commanding 200 degree view of the Blue Ridge. Small pond, numerous streams and */« mile frontage on the Thornton River. Very private. Convenient to Warrantor! and D.C. ; Justin H. Wiley (434) 817-0634 www.faraiandestate.com Ray T. Cannon Co., REAL ESTATE SINCE 1951 CASTLETON, VA 22716 LATEST SALES *14 plus acres open and woo(T good view. $133,000. * 21 plus secluded acres mos separate garage with overh * 109 plus acres, all woodlar views with building sites.! road, with spring branch and Cl t 1 bnd, 3 bedroom house, lers, good views. $249,500. Intage, road frontage, good CELEBRATING 50 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE Thanks fo the residents of Rappahannock County and the surrounding area for their continued support of 50 successful years in the Real Kstate Business. It is a pleasure to serve you! 540-937-4900 We Finance Country Living! Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! Kimberly Love Loan Officer FARM CREDITS (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 Robert Morris Ferrell II to Mark A. Sanborn and wife, 1.015 acres, Piedmont District. $87,000. John Delmare and wife to Joseph Miller and wife, lot. four, 30.3566 acres, Wakefield District. $141,250. Kimberly S. Atkins to Beverly J. Jackson, parcel A, .7159 acre and parcel A-l, .0847 acre, Stonewall District. $128,000. E. Acy Frye and wife to J. Douglas Klafehn and others, 1/2 undivided interest, each couple, Hawthorne District. $100,000. ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia’s Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Flint Hill - This one is a charmer - 1840s Stucco Colonial, center hall plus 7 large rooms, 6 FPs, old pine fkxtring, new tin roof, new well, lovely porch. Numerous possibilities. $199,900 Sperryville - 30.8 acres located just off Rt. 231! Beautiful wtxxled land w/rock outcroppings, ferns (Si mt. laurel, wagon trails for nature walks, two private building sites. $128,500 m Flint Hill Office 540'675'7171 ***■ Jean Lillard 540-675'3670 Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office ALL BRICK RAMBLER with 3 BR, 2 BA located on a scenic 2 acre lot near Sperryville. Home offers wood floors, full basement, two fireplaces and much more. $175,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlty@aol. com Bud Corder 540-675-3291 ^ Washington. VA.. Grand View Rd. - 3 bedroom, 3 bath Dutch Colonial on 5 lovely landscaped acres. Lots of storage with 2 t car garage with storage above. 3 car carport. Partially finished basement with workshop. At $249,900 it is priced to sell. M LS#RP4053275 Sperryville - Commercial/Industrial 1.2 acres-Currently used as Antique & Flea Market. Former Motor Lodge, main building Chalet style with a number of small cottages. Long road frontage on Main Road going to National Park MLS#RP4052203 $200,000 Chester Gap - Virginia Pine Lane-Finished on 3 levels-this home has lots of space. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, gas log fireplace. Covered front porch and rear deck. Natural stone landscaping. Panoramic mountain views. MLS#RP4049942 $159,900 REALTY <» Wl 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 tSl Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 Amy Sloane Umbers: 540-987-8492 Sam Snead: 540-987-9336 Happy Holidays One and All! is pleased to announce that Amy Sloane Umbers Realtor® Has joined our Washington, Va. Office at 12699 Lee Highway (Rt. 211) (near the elementary school) Stop by and see Amy For all your real estate needs or just to say Hello! 540-987-9243 540-987-8668 (home) 540-987-9246 (fax) _Let Amy go to work for you! m realtor MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MLS tO-'Ai HOUblNQ ’ OPPORTUNITY •