Rappahannock News, December 26, 2001

123rd Year ... No. 52 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2001 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents Easements pass 12,600 acres F8fe easements recorded last week collectively demonstrate Ijoth the range and flexibility of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation lajid protection program. Smallest easement of the bunch was Donald Audette's gift adding 13 acres to the effort to* preserve the corridor of Route« 231, a Virginia By-Way. Roger ToTnedon added 2 lucres to the easement cluster on Fogg Mountain, near Flint Hill. Richard and Alice Laimbeer used an easement to merge three tax parcels into a single 52-acre tract on Route 729 near the Thornton River. The Gail Nellis/Jennifer Knapp 1t)8-acre easement on Indian Run below Hogwallow Flat . overlook specifically retains their right to install a small hydroelectric power turbine. Marc and Alaina Cugnon prohibited fliture subdivision of their 141 acres on North Poes Road, but kept their right to build an indoor riding arena at an agreed-upon site. Conservation easements in Rappahannock now protect a total of 12,622 acres. Headwaters to sponsor forum Headwaters is sponsoring a panel discussion with recent Rappahannock County High School graduates about how well prepared they were for life after high school in college, technical schools, and the work force. The open forum will be held on Jan. 3 at the Rappahannock County Library at 7:30 p.m. The panel discussion will include six recent RCHS graduates and will be moderated by Timothy O'Meara. The floor will be open for questions and the audience is encouraged to participate. Teachers, administrators, students, parents and anyone interested in the future of our students should attend. Holiday closings • The Rappahannock County government offices will be closed on .Monday, Dec. 31 and ^tipsday, New Year's Day. **I’The Rappahannock National Sank will close at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will remain closed for New Thar's Day. „ The Rappahannock News will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Deadline for the Jan. 2 issue will be Friday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. The Rappahannock Library Wilt also be closed Dec. 31 and jlan. 1. :?•>* •: Happenings in .Rappahannock I > Wednesday, Jan. 2 Rappahannock Public Schools to resume regular schedules. . • Monday, Jan. 7 the .Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. > • Tuesday, Jan. 8 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS Band Room. • • Wednesday, Jan. 9 the Washington Town Council will. meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Town Hall. * V'ir* "tr •' . 1 — • <• i nock Ncvfr* Mi ’rtappahar ^s:t p.o: Box 59 : Washington, Va. 22747 (540)675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) Citizen of the Year: Charles K. ‘Pete’ Estes Visitors to and more recent residents of Rappahannock County have, for the most part, a superficial view of this place. They see its beauty and serenity, but few ever think about why. Why Rappahannock is so unusually pristine . . . why it has no fast food restaurants ... no developments ... no stoplights. How it has remained as beautiful as it has ever been despite unrestrained growth and intrusions in virtually all of our neighboring counties. The answer is fairly simple. It is because of the foresight and courage of a few individuals who, without any self-serving agenda, determined years ago that preservation of quality of life should drive the future of this County . . . and in their view, thankfully, quality of life equated not to the ability to get quickly to a Food Lion, but to remain always within shelter of a view that nurtures the soul. They too convinced their fellow citizens of the value of this stance and, though they undoubtedly met with opposition, were able to gain the votes necessary to enact a comprehensive plan and ordinances that have protected the County and preserve it now and for future generations. Notable among these individuals is Charles K. “Pete” Estes, a lifelong resident of Rappahannock County, and the current Chairman of its Board of Supervisors. Pete has done more for this County than hundreds of well-intentioned citizens could now do, and he has done so quietly, with consideration, and with unreserved love for his County, his family, and for his fellow citizens. Generations of his antecedents lived and survived and thrived here, and his care for his home County must have been passed on from them. Pete Estes grew up here, raised a family here, was a founding member of the Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department, served as County Sheriff from 1962 to 1972, served on the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, the Water and Sewer Authority, as Photo courtesy of John McCarthy Citizen of the Year Charles K. “Pete” Estes with Supervisor Robert Anderson at the opening of the Flatwoods Recycling Center. Vice President of the Historical Society, and has been a member of the Board of Supervisors since 1981. Pete Estes is, and is most deservedly so, Rappahannock News’ Citizen of the Year for 2001. He is Citizen of the Year for the work that he has done and continues to do, and in recognition of his service to Rappahannock County, its residents, and to its visitors—a service that will pay benefits now and for years and years to come. Pete Estes is a man who knows right from wrong, who stands up for what he believes in, and who never compromises his values. He is respected by both those who agree and disagree with him, by those who work and have worked along" side of him and, especially, by family and friends. He has passed on those fundamental beliefs to his children, Kim, Susan and Ken, and to any others wise enough to watch and listen to this most dedicated and remarkable man. Many—anyone who has attended a Board of Supervisors meeting in recent years—have seen him in action. He is quiet and considered, and appears never to render a decision before hearing from all sides. He is a bit cantankerous at times too, thank goodness, and runs Board of Supervisors meetings with little patience for foolery or inappropriate conduct. Meet his family and you will know him too. The two children, Kim and Ken, who remain in the County, reflect the values of their father, and speak of him with the love and respect due only to a man who has guided and nurtured them well, and who has done so by maintaining a devoted life-partnership with his wife of nearly forty-seven years, Betty Anne Lillard Estes. This man, Charles K. “Pete” Estes, is our Citizen of the Year, and we are thankful for his presence in Rappahannock County. Sunnyside Institute plans tabled By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer David Cole, with support from landscape architect Peter O’Shea and architect Tim Mohr of William McDonough and Partners of Charlottesville, presented the Planning Commission with preliminary plans for “a non-profit educational facility and a country inn with a cooking school.” Mr. Cole explained that the educational facility would be part of the Sunnyside Institute, which is a program of the non-profit Cole Family Foundation. He said that the existing farm, with the proposed educational facility, restaurant, cooking school, micro-cidery, and prospective activities at the “commercial corner” (another parcel at Warren Avenue and Route 211) would begin to offer a “harmonious balance” and would serve to advance the organizations’ Epi(curean)-tourism objectives, which are consistent with those of the County’s Comprehensive Plan. 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 500-750 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 hied) school’s guidance counselor (or directly submitted to Mr. Tom Lloyd, 310 Luray Avenue, Luray, Va. 22835, by seniors being home-schooled). 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 I, (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 sighed 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 corner. Each essay must be typed and double-spaced and computer or word processor products must be in font size *14”. Mr. Cole said that the visit to the Planning Commission was “to get a sense from you (the Planning Commission) and others” regarding the appropriateness of the proposed use of the Harris Hollow site, and he later stated that he had “no interest in engaging in something which will generate heat.” The plans presented were largely conceptual and, though formal application was made to the County, it appeared early on in the session that some sort of “non-deci sion” was likely, in part due to the lack of specificity in the site plan and in the operational details provided. The special exception application did, at first, note as part of its purpose a proposed use as a restaurant, which is not allowable in an agricultural zone, but that use was struck and changed to “country inn.” The narrative accompanying the application See PLANNERS, Page A2 NEW Aiuwitr1*! LVfcgVOKIE,

Planners From Page A1 defined the proposed program as an “institute, restaurant, and micro-cidery” and noted that the project area would be 11,100 square feet, exclusive of the micro-cidery. It further detailed the restaurant as a 100 seat facility with an additional 20 seat “counter/bar.” The multimedia presentation given by Mr. Cole, Mr. O’Shea and Mr. Mohr did reveal a well-detailed concept and there was no argument, either from attendees or Planning Commissioners, regarding the style and professionalism evident in the design and layout of the proposed facilities, but there were concerns expressed about the application in three fundamental areas: traffic, the proposed restaurant use; and the comprehensiveness of the site plan and operational details. There were also expressions of support for the project, in toto, from some neighbors, and broader expressions of support for the conceptual plan, exclusive of its proposed location. Though some of the proposed activities—the microcidery for example—are “by right” in an agricultural zone and would result in some level of traffic increase, a number of the public comments reflected concern about traffic increases resulting from restaurant activities. Most of the Planning Commissioners, whether in favor or in opposition to the concept, also expressed concern about increases in traffic on Harris Hollow Road and through the Town of Washington. Jenkins Tree Service & Landscaping ^ Trimming • Topping • Take Downs • Stump Removal Mulching • Fertilizing • Root Feeding • Spraying Lot Clearing • Cleanup • Quality Work C.R. Jenkins ExCdVdtlllQ PO Box 331 540-987-9048_Sperryville, VA 22740 !«'<• I stim.itrs • VVr Sri vice All Ml ) VA PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MONITORING THE STORAGE AND LAND APPLICATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing on proposed language relating to regulation of the storage and land application of sewage sludge, as amendments to the Rappahannock County Code, on Monday, January 7, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The proposed Ordinance would take the place of a previously adopted absolute ban on such practices. The complete text of the proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at the County Administration and Zoning Office, 290 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747. Further information is available by calling 540-675-5330. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment on any or all of these amendments or to mail such comments to the County Administration and Zoning Office, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. NOTICE: RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING ▲ The Rappahannock County Board of Sup^ffl^k shall hold a public hearing on Monday, Januar^a^^pat 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in WashigftpnllijjFSi consider a Transportation Enhancement Impr^w^S^oject for the County of Rappahannock. The^MBb^^of this meeting is to receive citizen comment^»Gp>posal to request the Commonwealth Transpo^^roo|l^!rd to establish a transportation enhancemaakn^gpement project for a proposed “Sperryville GatevtaH^we is project has been initiated by the !y Committee. A^m^sted persons wishing to be heard on this issue may attend the hearing on January 7 or submit written comments to the County Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747, by that date. 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Butch Zindel voiced his support for the proposed use of the parcel, and said that it was “kind of low-impact, open-space, based upon tourism and agriculture. Ron Frazier said that he was concerned that the plan was “still in the design stage and presented no hard numbers,” and he said that traffic was also a concern, but he agreed with Mr. Zindel in his general support for the concept. Tom Junk said that he was confused by the application and its lack of details and was also concerned about traffic impacts, but expressed his sif^port for the concept in general. A1 Henry expressed strong reservations about the proposed use of the parcel. He said that he thought that it was “against what we’re trying to do in an agricultural zone” and he expressed additional concerns about traffic, Award-Winning Advertising. dimes especially additional trash, gas and provisions trucks, and about water use and wastewater generation and disposal. He asked “are we doing a culinary institute or a restaurant,” and suggested that it was really a commercial restaurant use and should be located in a commercial zone. “It’s too massive a commercial use for an agricultural zone,” he concluded. Tom Tepper told Mr. Cole that he “would like to applaud you on the concept.” He did, however, express concern with the lack of detail in the site plan, and that he would like more detail before rendering a decision. Chairman Werner Krebser also expressed support for the concept, but he said that he “didn’t like the way that it was labeled,” (as a country inn) and said that it should be labeled as a restaurant and that “We need to find a way to cover it in the ordinance .” After an unsuccessful motion to recommend disapproval of the application, the Planning Commission voted to table the application to allow the applicant time to finalize the plans and provide the detail necessary for the Commission to review and act. Jason Knight returns home following hike Following his graduation in May 2001 from the College of William and Mary, Jason Knight decided to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. He has completed his six month journey and returned home just in time for the holidays. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a public footpath across 2,155 miles from Maine to Georgia. A significant portion of the trail lies in the very nearby Shenandoah National Park. Many people hike portions of the trail each year, however few actually do it in its entirety. Jason hiked as many as 28 miles per day during his adventure. With the exception of periodic food replenishment, a 50 pound backpack included all of the necessities for his trip. This “experience of a lifetime” included many trail friends, spectacular photographs and wildlife encounters ranging from moose and bears to a rattlesnake (which was cooked for dinner one evening). Jason is the son of Jeffrey and Regina Knight of Washington and even though they are proud of his perseverance, they are delighted that he has returned home. Clarification In a recent article in the Rappahannock News funds for the greenhouse project at the Rappahannock County High School were characterized as coming from Headwaters. In fact, the funds for the greenhouse come from two private donations, one given in memory of the late conservationist John Sawhill, and the other given by Bill and Mitzie Young expressly for construction of the greenhouse. Headwaters is merely acting as the pass-through for this funding. ."/iu f r‘- * *: look. 5;- ■■ , . 'd-: t question. speak.!;; listen. 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. 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Seasonal poems from third graders at RCES The following poems are from Mrs. Cindy v Simpson’s class. ■' 'I saw a bear running. I saw a bear running. As fast as can be ' Sure hope he is not coming after me. • Oh no, he is coming after me! ; Oh no he is coming after me! Allison Magee ' Snowman in Blockbusters > • Why don’t you buy movies? Why don’t you rent DVDs? ’’ Why don’t you play Nintendo? ‘ ■ Oh David, I don’t have money. . .1 don't know how to rewind them. I will melt if I play one with fire in it. David Williams Winter slips in with people skiing and ice skating on a freezing, cold day with a blast of wind blowing on my face. Kristen LeVans Snowman at the hot dog stand Why don’t you eat hot dogs? Why won’t you get near there? Why won’t you get near dogs at the hot dog stand? Oh Eric, They could melt my insides. ~ I might melt. • They will want my stick hands. Eric Hitt I saw reindeer, i I saw reindeer. * They were flying. » There was a blizzard. Can they get the presents there? Can they get the presents there? Cody Casey Winter blows in with people snow boarding and skiing on a cold winter day with a blast of wind. fyier Jenkins / saw a flying Santa. I saw a flying Santa. He was flying around my house. There was a big storm outside. Can they find their way? Can they find their way ? Adrian Apperson Snowman at the North Pole Why don’t you make a snow angel? Why don’t you have a snowball fight? Why don’t you play in the snow? Oh little girl, I don’t know how to make a snow angel. My arms do not move. I am too cold. Lizzie Crawford Snowman in Santa’s shop Why are you in Santa’s shop? Why don’t you help Santa? Why don’t you go with Santa to deliver the presents? Oh little child, That’s where Santa’s wife built me. I can’t walk 1 might get hurt. Tresa Sheff I saw a reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh. 1 saw a reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh. They were flying towards my house. It was very cold outside. I hope they don’t get lost. I hope they don’t get lost. Morgan Reedy I saw presents under the tree. I saw presents under the tree. Tj^tax Reductions of 25-50% on assorted new booksfiction, history, cookbooks and more. Used fiction sale 50% off ©lb J^perrgfrilk ^§00fesljop Historic JHain Street, Js^perrt|fnlle Pjmte 540/987-8444 e-mail: bookci]urd|@eartt]Iinknet found exclusively on. HmesComimmity. com They were wrapped in pretty ribbons and looking so beautiful. I wonder if they are all for me? 1 wonder if they are all for me? D’Angelo Robinson / saw angels flying in the sky. 1 saw angels flying in the sky. They were seeing who could jump the highest. 1 hope they don’t fall. I hope they don’t fall. Kelcie Ritenour Winter comes in with s.nowmen and snowball fights on a cold, snowy day with families together for the holiday. Krystal Burke Snowman in winter Why can’t you come alive in the winter? How do you come alive in the winter? How can you be alive? Oh children, I live in the winter, but melt in the summer. It is always cold. I do not have a heart, but I’m still alive. Taylor Berta Winter comes in full of fun OfCltfAWAN kKARATE ' - Wednesday at Ki I’heater Arthur Drago Betsy Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554' 540-349-0632 I Classes Begin IJanuary 9, 2002 Year-End Music Celebration Friday. Dacambar 28 Robert Glasker and The Blue Hawkes Saturday, Dacambar 29 Black Sheep Sunday. Dacambar 30 Robert Lighthouse |0p«n Thun, Frt. fi Sat 5:30 to dot*| Family Pining 6 Fin* Musk 540-987-3162 www.bluamooncafa.com with ice skaters on the pond on a cold winter day with kids wearing tnittens and snow suits. Morgan Palme I saw a deer. I saw a deer. It was running to the woods. / hope Dad can catch it. He got it! He got it! Shawn Wonch The following poems are from Mrs. Amy Gubler’s third grade writing class. Winter is a lot of things Winter is as white as snow animals. Winter is as fluffy as a feather pillow. Winter is as fun as open presents. Winter is as warm as hot cocoa. Addie Swindler Winter Winter is cold and windy Winter is like hot chocolate tingling in your mouth. Winter is laughter in the snowy ways they make you sing happy holidays. Winter is cool looking down for snow that is cold and frosty that sprinkles like shining stars. Taylor Hitt Winter is: Winter is a time for blizzards and snow. Winter is a time when reptiles turn slow. Winter is a time when hears sleep miles under ground. Winter is when the sun slumber more and shows less. Winter is a time when the worlds not a mess. Ely Ashby Christmas is ornaments on a tree Christmas is love for you and me Christmas is giving presents to your friends Christmas is wrapping presents all over again Taylor Langley Winter is... Winter is...snowflakes falling down. Winter is...clouds full of cheer. Winter is...a big haul of cool whip all starling through the day. Winter is...playing in the snou- with many friends. Tiffany Wayland Happiness is... Happiness is a beautiful Christmas day. Happiness is playing with new presents Happiness is going out to play in the snow. Happiness is eating delicious food. Happiness is getting a neu baby sister. Happiness is everything you ever wanted. Lily Nealon Santa Santa is merry as a bowl full of jelly. . Santa is happy on his Christmas flight. Santa is not new. Santa is a great person to learn about. Santa is happy 'cause he loves his wife, Mrs. Claus. Santa is a jolly old guy. Sarah Wheatley ^/aith Q/ftountain Company After Christmas Sale 60% Off All Christmas Merchandise n 30% Off All Women *s Clothing Great In-Store Specials l Closed Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 Sperryville, VA 22740 (540)987-8353 10 AM-5 PM faithmountain.com What are you doing to improve your health? Wellness Outreach Register/information: (540) 829-4190 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated. JANUARY 3 FEBRUARY 5 Thinkin' About Qurttin' Start your New Year off with a commitment to stop smoking - one of the most important things you can do for good health! This class recognizes the difficulty of quitting and will offer factual, up-to-date information about cessation methods. 5- 6 p.m. JANUARY 16 Desktop Yoga Learn and experience relaxation exercises that can rejuvenate mind and body. These simple, inconspicuous exercises can be done in your chair at your desk. 6- 7 p.m. JANUARY 21 New Shape of Health Have you tried everything to lose weight, only to gam it back? This is a non-diet approach that is based on being healthy, not on fitting into certain size clothing. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 2 T'ai Chi Chih Translates as “joy through movement." Learn 20 simple, slow, gentle movements that can be done by anyone regardless of age or physical condition. Wednesdays for five weeks. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Support Groups Register/information: (540) 829-4254 Support groups are FREE unless indicated Location as specified in each listing JANUARY 7 FEBRUARY 4 Diabetes Support Group Offers exchange of ideas to manage the disease, resources, best practices and more. Those with diabetes and families or caregivers of those with diabetes are invited. Held at Culpeper Regional Hospital Boardroom. 7-8 p.m. JANUARY 26 Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Regional group meeting at different hospitals, offers resources, treatment options, education. This month at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. 10 a.m.-noon Culpeper Family Birth Center Register/information: (540) 829-4114 Classes listed are FREE unless indicated Conducted on-site at the Family Birth Center. JANUARY 7 Prepared Childbirth This six-week Monday course is taught by a certified nurse instructor and is encouraged for all parents-to-be The comprehensive content includes labor, delivery, pam management, nutrition, baby care, and much more. $50. 7-9 p.m. JANUARY 9 Siblings For you and your children (those 3 years old and up), who may welcome some advice on how to be a good big brother or sister to a new baby You will learn ways to ease transition of adding a baby to the family 7-8 p.m. JANUARY 23 Infant CPR Though not a course to get certification, this is an important class for parents, siblings and babysitters to learn and practice CPR for infants. 7-9 p.m. FEBRUARY 6 Breastfeeding Information for parents-to-be about the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding. 7-9 p.m. Kcftionnl Hospital S3 Promoting health. Preserving community. 501 Sunset Lane Culpeper, Virginia 22701 www culpeperhospital.com

-ftappfjannotfe jSetofi— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to I960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNewsOtlmespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2001 Our View Citizen of the Year, 2001 It has been a divisive year in Rappahannock County. Perhaps there have been too many issues on the burner—too many issues of consequence for our unusually active community to adequately assimilate and critique. There too have been charges, cast by a very few, about the abilities of some of the elected and appointed bodies—the Board of Supervisors unfortunately being one of those. Thank God that Pete Estes is at the helm of that body. Just imagine it otherwise. Thank God we have a man of his patience and perception in that position. Thank God that we have the good fortune to have him to fjuide that most important Board in this small County, and that he has been willing to serve in that sometimes thankless position to the benefit of us all. Thank God that those who serve with him have learned of his values and reflect some of his wisdom in their conduct and in rendering their decisions. Here is a man who serves for the love of his home—Rappahannock County—and not for selfaggrandizement or a hidden agenda or for financial gain. Here is a man from who we can all learn— about values, about dedication, about selflessness, and about how actions speak louder than words. Under Pete Estes chairmanship the Board of Supervisors works hard and well, and it has made and will continue to make decisions that are of benefit first to the County and its citizens. We can all learn from Pete Estes, and we can all thank him for the efforts that he has made on behalf of Rappahannock County. Previously honored 1978 Eva Smith 1979 Herbert Barksdale and Mary B. Quaintance 1980 Rachel Aylor 1981 Mr. and Mrs. William Carrigan 1982 Howard and Helen Holschuh 1983 Don and Judy Bomberger 1984 Mr. and Mrs. James P. Jamieson 1985 William A. Buntin 1986 Raynor V. Snead 1987 Roger Roach 1988 Phil Irwin 1989 James W. Fletcher 1990 Frances Thornton 1991 Maurice O’Bannon 1992 Rev. Jennings W. Hobson 111 1993 Marie Davis 1994 Barbara Gentry 1995 Paul Nichols 1996 Louise van Dort 1997 Col. J. Stewart Willis 1998 John Hartline 1999 The Fletcher Family 2000 John W. McCarthy Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). Rappahannock Today Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland m Earlier this month Leslie Nichols’ music students participated in their annual holiday recital. The event was held at the"*'--* Washington Baptist Church. Letters Holiday cheer expressed v mi During this period of joy and good cheer, I wish to take this opportunity to wish for the staff at Rappahannock New's, the officers and employees of Rappahannock County, the Administrators and staff of Rappahannock Public Schools, the citizens of Rappahannock County, (and especially the residents of Stonewall/Hawthorne District, whom I am privileged represent on the Rappahannock County School Board), a most joyous Holiday Season and a happy and prosperous New Year! E. Franklin Warner, Member, Rappahannock County School Board Citizen concerned with safety issues I am very concerned about the safety of the people of Rappahannock County. The first and most pressing issue is the lack of medical and fire personnel available to meet the resident’s needs. I volunteer in the fire department as a cardiac technician and have a good working knowledge of how long it takes EMS and fire personnel to respond to calls, and how few people are available. The time delay and lack of personnel is unacceptable. I spoke to a woman recently who waited over 20 minutes for a fire truck to arrive as her house burnt to the ground. God forbid someone is not breathing or injured traumatically0 We need paid people to cover the county and we need them now. For years this has been discussed at fire department meetings. We always get the same j response; some fire companies don’t want to give up control to paid staff, and some officials with a lot of money don’t want to budget for the personnel. This response is no longer acceptable. Our county’s population is growing and our community needs and deserves a rapid response from well-trained people in an emergency. The second issue of concern is the increasing tractor trailer traffic on Route 522. This is an undivided road where the speed limit is 55 m.p.h. in most areas. The road is frequently traveled by loaded school buses and vans filled with chil dren going to schools. The trucks are extremely dangerous to all who drive on this road. If an accident occurred with multiple injures our emergency services would be completely inadequate, and many lives might be lost that could otherwise be saved with proper personnel. I called VDOT to ask about the possibility of prohibiting tractor trailer traffic on Route 522 (as on Route 17 south of Warrenton) and was told this was not possible. I was not given a sufficient response as to why, simply no. I suggest at the very least we set up speed zones to slow the trucks down, and to make it less attrac tive for them. I also feel we should stop them from sleeping on the roadside as* they do now in Huntly and » several other areas. ! These issues are critical; to our safety. If these issues are ignored (as they have been for many years), the people of Rappahannock County will be at great risk. The people in charge of our county will be neglecting our needs, and I fear the ! oonsequences will be grave. I urge all board members, fire and EMS personnel, and citizens to consider the community as a whole, i It is time to give up our old ways and be proactive in assuring the safety of our community. Cathy Switzer Chester Gap Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Dec. 21, 1961 The Rappahannock High School Glee Club will present a cantata Thursday evening at Washington Baptist Church.”Night of Miracles” was composed by John W. Peterson and is directed by Mrs. Warren Wilbur. Virginia Yates Bradford is accompanist. A featured photo included the girl’s basketball team. Co-captains were Ginger Russell and Nancy Latham. Team members were Alice Wood, Doris Dodson, Anne Jenkins, Mary Norman, Peggy Smoot, Janice Dodson, Dotsy Davis, Susan Schaefer, Judy Latham and Carolyn Campbell. Newberrys in Culpeper was advertising Old Dominion Christmas candies which included a colonial package of two pounds for $3.20 and whole chocolate covered nuts, one pound for $2.25. This issue of the News ran 24 pages in a tab size and there was a short notice on the front page stating that this issue is the largest issue since before 1955, which is as far back as records are available. 20 YEARS AGO Dec. 24, 1981 Conyers House at Slate Mills has been lovingly restored to an old fashioned country inn with bed and breakfast. Proprietor and Hostess Sandra Cartwright-Brown received the goahead this week from state authorities to serve catered lunches and dinners and plans to expand with those offerings, relying on meals prepared by a European chef now living in Culpeper. The meals are for the overnight guests. Th§ exception to this would be for a dinner group of eight. A wild turkey weighing 44 pounds was bagged last Wednesday by Charles Stringfellow of Washington in the Flint Hill area. John T. Beahm of Washington bagged a 24 point buck in Gid Brown Hollow last week. John guessed that it weighed 230 or 235 pounds, and maintained that it was one of the best racks ever taken. Carolers braving the cold at the Christmas pageant sponsored by the Rappahannock Players last Sunday night were Bill Young, Don Bomberger, Barbara Sherman and Judy Bomberger. In a photo, the warmth of a stirrup cup is enjoyed by Karen Kandel and Andre deLange Sunday at Rappahannock’s joint meet with the Montpelier and Keswick Hunts. David Carter, Natalie Emery, Suzanne Kane, Frances Thornton, Dick Tylar and Peter Weslow hosted a breakfast for the field and members following the hunt on Dec. 13. 10 YEARS AGO J. Maurice O’Bannon is the 1991;Rappahannock County Citizen of the }£. Year. He operates That Sperryville Emporium and Parkway Gift Shop. '* When his friends are asked about J* Maurice O’Bannon, the most common reaction is, “He has a big heart.” |i was among three women honored by ! ■ the Rappahannock-Rapidan r ! * Community Services Board at its $nm)g al Christmas luncheon and board meet* ing on Dec. 10. {! Mrs. Thornton was a charter merit ber of the Chapter 10 Board from [J Rappahannock County and has been oM the RRCSB since 1974. <• Army Reserve Private Benjamitl B. Roy has completed a unit supply specialist course at Fort Jackson, S.C.J* A 1990 graduate of Rappahannock County High School, Private Roy is !* the son of the Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Roy of Washington. J.J The Rappahannock County r! Department of Social Services workeri* put together 68 Christmas food baske{| for the needy. The Christmas basket project began over 13 years ago offering seasonal cheer to just 10 families. Ti Dec. 26, 1991 »% . 4 Frances Thornton of Sperryville 1 < □ --.U___J ... '■ >« r« ia i ■ COMPILED BARBARA C. WAYLA

This Week in Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director The pre-Christmas activity was fast and furious as some teams did extremely well and others faltered. The wrestler’s stayed on the road, traveling to North Stafford and Buffalo Gap High Schools over the past weekend and continued to do well. The Varsity Volleyball Thant ran into some rough sledding and couldn't regain the form they had against Madison the week before. But the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Tfeam came on like gangbusters and ripped the Shenandoah District for two thrilling wins. Wrestling The Rappahannock Varsity wrestling team traveled to Swoope, Va. and competed against Buffalo Gap and Monticello High Schools in a trimeet on Saturday, Dec. 15. In their first meet of the day Rappahannock faced Monticello. Monticello, a double “AA” school, is unbeaten and is the top team in the Charlottesville area. The RCHS grapplers fell to the Mustangs by a narrow 36 to 34 margin. Rappahannock helped Monticello when three of its wrestlers lost after taking leads in their matches. | These three matches contributed a 21-point swing, which proved too much to overcome. Results of the first contest with the Mustangs are indicated in the results box. In the second match of the day, Rappahannock faced regional opponent Buffalo Gap. This was Rappahannock’s second meeting against a Regional B opponent; having wrestled the Stonewall Jackson team in it’s opener. It was a tough contest aitd the Panther wrestlers prevailed with a 36-33 victory. • Jonathan Robinson, 112, got back on the winning track, pinning his opponent in the first Photos courtesy of David Clanagan JUNIOR Jeremy Graves on his way to his second win of the day. Results Weight 103 il2 119 125 130 135 140 145 152 160 171 189 215 275 Winner RCHS Monticello Monticello RCHS RCHS Monticello Monticello RCHS RCHS Monticello Monticello Monticello RCHS RCHS Name Brown Ferdetta Wiese Smythe Haynes Graves Score Pin Pin Pin 13-5 Pin Pin Pin 6-0 12-10 Pin 17-12 64 Pin Robertson Pin Yr 10 12 11 12 12 11 11 period. John Ferdetta, 125, won 14-6. Mike Wiese won 5-3 to preserve his unbeaten record at 30. Stuart Hensley, 135, was pinned in the first period. Bill Tucker lost 14-7. Co-Captain Gamer Smythe went perfect for the day with a second period pin. Fellow Captain Houston Haynes had a great match against state qualifier Eric Griffin, losing 9-5. At 160 Andy Propst was pinned in the third period. Eric Norman, 171, was down 1 point late in the third period and let his opponent up in hopes of scoring a takedown but was unable to do so. Jeff Scroggins, 189, received a forfeit. 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Sports _ From Page A5 record overall. The JV team also saw plenty of action this past weekend when they participated in a JV Tbumament hosted by triple “AAA* powerhouse North Stafford High School north of Fredericksburg. There were seven other schools at the tournament. While the JV competition from the bigger schools with well-established programs was quite intense, Rapp did have some victories. Senior Stephen VonFange, junior Jason Simeon, and sophomore Tbmmy Voorhies each won two out of their three matches. Sophomore Kyle Robinson went one for three. The rest of the JV team, all in their first year of high school wrestling, got some high caliber wrestling experience to take to the next meet, with them. The two wrestling coaches that went with the JV team were Phillip Hershey and Nathan Gist, while Jim Wells traveled with Varsity. “I know the competition is going to be very intense for the JV team,” said Head Coach Jim Wells as the JV bus pulled out at 6:30 Saturday morning, headed for North Stafford. “Facing this type of competition will make them better. They need to think about this meet as a really tough practice!” Boy’s Basketball What a week! The Varsity Boy’s Basketball Team put together two of the most exciting games Rapp fans have had to cheer about in some time. The first victory occurred on the Financial Problems? Bankruptcy May Help! • Too Many Bills • Harassing Phone Calls • Collection Suits • Auto Repossession • Wage Garnishments • Home Foreclosures Announcing our new location in Culpeper... 400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) Earl J. 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Junior Kerry Grigsby was the heart and soul of the team that night, leading all Rapp scorers with 19 points and playing one heck of a game on both ends of the court. i The JV squad also won their contest earlier in the evening, but not in such dramatic fashion. Overpowering from the beginning, the JV Panthers shot out to a nine point first quarter lead and never looked back. The final was RCHS 67 and the JV team from Stonewall 41. Sophomore John Letsen and freshman Monte Christian led the Panther side with 16 points each. The Jr. Panthers also saw action that afternoon, but couldn’t share in the celebration that night as they fell to North Fork Middle School by the score of 42 to 32. Eighth-grader Jacob Dodson led all JP scorers with 11 points. Will Norman added six in the losing effort. 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Junior Tony Starks had a pair of clutch free throws at the end to seal the win. but it was another ‘gutsy, all-out' performance by Kerry Grigsby, who led Rapp scoring with 19 points, that really garnered the victory. On both ends of the court, the scrappy Grigsby was everywhere. From taking charges on defense or finding a way to get inside for offensive rebounds and baskets, Grigsby continually kept the Panthers in the fight Tbgether with senior Jeff Ritenour, who scored 15 points for the Panthers, the two played terrific and in the end. it was the Bull Run District Panthers who had the “W.* After the game. Head Coach Tbdd Purdham said, ‘We are continuing to jell together as a team.' The JV game that preceded the varsity contest had all the ingredients of another successful night. But the 24 to 14 halftime lead that the RCHS JV had going into the break, quick : ly disappeared as the Page JV came out of the intermission • fired up. and earned a hard fought victory at the expense of ■ our Panthers. * It wasn't a good afternoon for the Jr. Panthers as well, as they were easily defeated by a talented Page Tbam 53 to 29. Volleyball It was fiot a good weelf*f8r the Panther Volleyball TViups. Although * the JV Iad> Panthers were able to reflnt their one-aided victory #er Page County’s JV girls, they fell to Stonewall at home on Tuesday. Dec. 18. The Varsity lost to both Stonewall on Tuesday and fell again at home on Wednesday, Dec. 19 against the Lady Panthers from Page County. The JV*s performance against Page was highlighted with another solid performance by young Dani Siccardi, as she scored seven points with four aces in the winning effort. The; Rapp Tfeam easily handled the Page JV 15 to 2 in game one and 15 to 9 in the second game, to win the match. The JV need the victory after stumbling on Ihesday against the JV Lady Generals from Stonewall. After a steady, 15 to 7 opening game win against the Stonewall side, the RCHS JV girls just couldn't keep it together and lost the next two. contests 15 to 10 each game.' 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 December 26, 2001 www.timescommunity.com In Brief Bloodmobile coming to Washington Dec. 28 . * The community is encouraged :to support the Red Cross Qabdmobile on Friday, Dec. 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Building. * This is an excellent way to give to those in need during the holiday Season. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Family and Community Educators group of Rappahannock County. If you heed further information call 6758638. County residents encouraged to join rehearsals •**%«'* < -** < ,• .. V.* >'*? ■ ' ‘1 . **»• *' .The Front -Royal Oratorio Society, George Amos, Music Director, will begin rehearsals for its spring season on Monday, Jan. 7 at 7:15 p.m. and Rappahannock residents are encouraged to attend. Prospective new members are welcome. No audition is required. Come and join singers from a six-county area. Rehearsals are Monday evenings and will be held at the Fulton Fine Arts Complex at Randolph-Macon Academy. The featured work on the April concert will be the Requiem of John Rutter. For more information call 667-0867. Funds available for housing repairs Rapidan Better Housing, a non-profit company is assisting homeowners with adding modem indoor plumbing to their homes. Sadly, Virginia is second in the rration with homes lacking complete indoor plumbing and according to Rapidan Better Housing, they are working hard to erase that statistic. Perhaps you know someone who could use the services of Rapidan Better Housing? The homeowner must be low to moderate income and able to get a Health Department permit. Rapidan Better Housing can provide financing in the form of zero percent interest loans to qualified homeowners. Call 9483274 to ask about the grant program or to see if you qualify for a-complete grant. Sprint unveils new cover design Area residents will still be able ;6j ^pot their Sprint Yellow Pages Wits signature red color, but the 2002 Front Royal Sprint Yellow f’ages have a new look this year. Sprint Yellow Pages has changed the cover design of its directory to make it more modem,and user'friihdtfr** ’ ' ^ v " ' ' residentS.More Kcopies»are being distributed, a process that should be completed by the end of Qeqember. Casino Night ?002 planned Plans are currently underway for another elegant and fun filled eyening at the Second Annual Casino Night sponsored by the Rappahannock County School Sports Association. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Washington School and will help to support student athletic programs. The evening will begin with a Cocktail/social hour at 7 p.m. and gaming tables will be open from 8 to 11 p.m. The entry fee of $25 will include soft drinks, hors (foeuvres, $10,000 in gaming money to play with and five grand prize tickets for the drawing at the end of the evening. ; , For information call Melanie Kopjanski at 987-8876 or Kathy Kreyling at 987-8131. Don’t cast off the old—recycle By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer They don't make furniture, they make it better. Alex Henze and Matt Lynn, proprietors of Rappahannock Furniture Restoration, have all but given up construction of new furniture in exchange for the greater satisfaction of restoring, to better than new condition, antiques, family heirlooms. or even that old chest of drawers that someone left at the recycling center. With nearly thirty years of combined experience in all aspects of woodworking—furniture making, cabinetry, fine joinery, furniture repair, the manufacture of architectural details, and fine finishing— these two are well-equipped to restore, and sometimes even improve upon the original of those old pieces that might have gone to the scrap pile. In well under two years their customer base has more than doubled; that in recognition of their skills, responsiveness, and of the affordability of the services that they offer. At the beginning they supported the needs of local antique dealers, decorators, furniture makers, and residents, but the excellence of their work led to references and referrals that now bring them customers from as far away as Washington, D. C. and Annapolis, Md. and, who knows, next year they may be busy with work from New York and Chicago. Much of their work is repeat business from existing clients, so their workload is showing steady and significant growth, and they will undoubtedly continue to succeed. CANECHAIR RENEWAL: An old cane bottomed chair gets a new seat on life. _ ' \ Photos courtesy of Rappahannock Furniture Restoration DROPCHEST: A tum-of-the-century Larkin desk is serviceable once again. A visit to their shop in Rock Mills is not unlike a trip to a scrap yard, except here the scrap is returned to its original glory, and beautiful furniture is recreated. The shop is a study in contrasts—chairs with broken legs and missing seat bottoms metamorphose into valuable antiques; desks with defoliating veneer are returned to showroom condition. A little bit of everything goes on at Rappahannock Furniture Restoration—and all seems done with great care, if not loving attention. The proof is in the pudding they say, and Alex and Matt’s customers sing their praises: a cus tomer from Silver Spring, Md. says, “. . your work was exquisite and I never thought the table would look so beautiful;’' one from Manassas writes. “The ‘color' is perfect. In fact, the whole restoration and refinishing is perfect;" and from a D.C. client, "... really nice job on these chairs. The repairs look very ‘old’. Really nice work." Potential customers can browse through Rappahannock Furniture Restoration’s website (www.rappahannockfurniture.com) or call Alex or Matt at 937- 6211 to schedule a visit. If you are in the market for a new piece from your old furniture, they are the ones to see. North America’s largest rodent ! r- ' ' r* *0 i Backyard ^Happenings Jim Bywaters Beaver are more than intriguing animals with flat tails and lustrous fur. American Indians called the beaver the “sacred center” of the land because they create rich habitats for other mammals, fish, turtles, frogs, birds and ducks. Since beaver prefer to dam streams in shallow valleys, much of the flooded area becomes wetlands. Such wetlands are cradles of life with biodiversity that can rival tropical rain forests. Almost half of endangered and threatened species in North America rely upon wetlands. Besides being a keystone species, beaver reliably and economically maintain wetlands that can sponge up floodwaters, prevent erosion, raise the water table and act i.. as the “earth’s kidneys” to purify water. . Beavers and humans are alike in their ability* to greatly alter their habitats to suit their own needs. But that is just one reason why we find the flat-tailed species fascinating. To obtain food and building materials, beavers are well known for their ability to topple large trees using nothing but their specially adapted incisor teeth and powerful lower jaw muscles. Beaver teeth never stop growing, so they do not become worn much despite years of chewing hardwoods. Their four front teeth are selfsharpening due to hard orange enamel on the front and a softer dentin on the back of the tooth. Therefore as beavers chew wood the softer back of the teeth wear faster, creating chisel-like cutting surfaces. The beaver’s most distinctive feature is their large flat tail, which serves as a rudder when swimming, a prop when sitting or standing upright, and a storehouse of fat for the winter. Beavers will also slap their tail on the surface of the water as a danger warifriig to other beavers or sometimes in j$lay. Beavers are aquatic mammhls with large webbed hind'V:. / .*>• feet for swimming, ahd- ' ^ hand-like front paws that i allow them to manipulate objects skillfully. . Beavers h%y# excellent sans1-11 7 es of hearing ^feitod smellt ancTrely on these senses more than their less developed sense of eyesight. When underwater, beavers have a protective transparent membrane that covers their eyes, and flaps that close to keep water out of ^ their nostrils and ears. In addition, beavers have inner v lips behind their incisors that allow tnqPtip chew food without getting a mouthful of water. Beaver fur consists of short fine hairs for warmth and longer hairs for waterproofing. They need to groom their fur daily to keep it waterproof, and frequently groom each other’s fur. They have castor glands on the under side of their abdomen from which they can excrete an oily substance, called castor, that they use in the grooming process. Adults may weigh over 40 pounds, and beaver mate for life during their third jear. Both parents care for the kits, usually one to four, born in the spring. The young usually stay with their parents for two years, ahd'vyt<ferlings act as ^ babysitters for the new litter. some beaver behavior is instmctive, they also learn by imitation and from experience. Once weaned, their favorite foods include water lily tubers, ' clover k* and ^ the ' . leaves and the greeft bark from poplar and other fast-growing ’ trees. Tree cutting is part of nature’s cycle and beaver pruning stimulates the trees to grow bushier than ever next spring. After eating, beaver often use the peeled sticks to build a teepeelike lodge or house and a dam. By damming streams, beaver raise the water level to surround their "lodge as a way of protection, and also create the deep water needed for winter food storage. While other wildlife endure wintertime cold ahunger, beaver stay warm in their lodges with an underwater food cache nearby. A beaver colony can’consistf of six or more including parenfck yf and kits, yet they can peacefully coexist in a lodge with underwater access for four months or more. Because they breed once a year beaver rarely overpopulate. They require large streamside habitats, and two-year-olds leave home each spring to find their own territories. Beavers today are found throughout the entire North American continent. Here in Virginia, it is believed beavers are present in every county. Given their large size and the k limited amount of time they spend away from the protection of water, adult beavers have relatively few natural predators. However, black bears, coyotes, dogs, bobcats, and ■perhaps great horned owls may prey upon kits and yearlings. Bear, typlves, dogs and coyote can also talre $dults. 1 Because of the low natural mortality and an abundance of suitable liAbitat. Virginia’s resident beaver population currently is expanding, but the exact statewide population has not been estimated. Enjoy the outdoors! Jim Byuaters, 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 PO. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. 4 . > Favor’d mountains darkened by December’s stingy light, cast shadows I remember by the evening’s gentle night. The season’s celebrations reflected on the snow, cast merry colors dancing round those lighted strings that glow. Far across the mountains reach, the twinklelights are there performing for us silently with their Christmashappy glare. The magic and the promise and the stories that they hold, evoke the childhood memories, of Christmases of old. My eyes that see from a child’s hearts’glee awaken this time of year, * t to stockings holding treasures, of f\appy moments near. Of carols sung, and popcorn strung, and kisses on the nose, of presents wrapped, and puppies lapjfkd, and cheeks that nearly froze. But best of all, when the twilight fallsband the twinkling starts their mime, * I say a little prayer of thanks, happy it’s Christmas time. Cynthia Stamps, Wood villa Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com

Church Activities Christian New Year's celebration A multi-church Christian New Year’s Eve celebration will be hosted by the Woodville Baptist Church on Monday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to midnight. “Everyone is encouraged to join together as we earnestly seek to praise the Lord. Musicians and speakers from surrounding churches are being sought at this time to help fill the evening with a wide variety of expressions of praise through instruments, song, and personal testimony," said an organizer. Refreshments will be available throughout the informal event, including an ice cream extravaganza. All ages are welcome. A nursery will be available and assistance with transportation can be arranged. Points of contact for more information or to sign up for a slot on the program are: Jeff Light at 987-9523 or Jimmy Falls at 987-8833. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service, guest speaker 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. New Harvest Christian Fellowship Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday: Home group 7 p.m. Services at Viewtown General Store Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Joel Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship/Children’s Church 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Youth Prayer and Praise 7 p.m. 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. 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. Saturday: Epiphany Eve Festival of Light and Song 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Hollow Pentecostal Friday: Worship service 7:30 p.m. Hymn Sing: Saturday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. 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. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m., worship 11 Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Community Youth 6-8 p.m. Thursday: Choir Practice 7 p.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 30 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. 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 New Year celebrations recalled Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 New Years’ Day has been celebrated on Jan. 1 since 45 B.C. when Julius Caesar established the Julius calender. Since that time people in cities around the world have gathered en masse to celebrate the arrival oftthe New Year. Countless people remember the tradition of Guy Lombardo with his Royal Canadian Band playing at the Waldorf Astoria in New York every New Year’s Eve. The band was founded in 1916 and was the longest running act in show business history. The band introduced over 500 hit songs. The Guy Lombardo New Year’s Eve party was the longest running annual special party in radio history. The 1979 program marked his 50th consecutive broadcast. Their first telecast on television was a New Year’s Eve party in 1954. Those of us who watched the Big Band each New Year’s Eve remember the distinctive styling, the saxophone and a vocal styling that identified the orchestra as only Guy Lombardo could sound. His brothers, Carmen, Victor and Lebert always played with him. Lombardo played in a band as a teenager in London, Canada which was his home town. It was a tradition in the community to end each evening with “Auld Lang Syne”. Later he put his own big band together. He and his Royal Canadians became one of America’s’ most popular dance band from 1920 through 1950. There was no link to New Years’ Eve until the band had a prom date at the University of Virginia. Cheers rose from the dance floor when the band played “Auld Lang Syne”. Unknowingly, the band had played the time to a school song. This reaction convinced him to keep “Auld Acquaintance” in the repertory and especially on New Years’ Eve. Thus a tradition was bom. For years thereafter broadcasting from the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, and later from the Waldorf Astoria, the Lombardo Band played “Auld Lang Syne” at the stroke of midnight as millions sang along, unable to translate the words, but sure of the sentiment. Guy Lombardo died in 1977 and “Auld Lang Syne” has continued to be performed by various bands throughout the world, and has become the traditional song among English speaking people for bidding farewell to the old year and hailing the new year. There are many translations Courtesy of Sally Keyser. HAPPY NEW YEAR: A postcard complete with a miniature 1909 calendar. The calendar is in excellent condition and was' produced by United Art Publishing Company in New York City:; of the song, but the one I understand is: Should old friends be forgotten and never remembered Should old friends be forgotten and the days they shared together Chorus: For days now in the past, my dear For days now in the past Will drink a toast of kind remembrance For days now in the past. So take my hand, my trusty friend and give your hand and we will take a hearty drink together In memory of those days now in the past. Don’t forget the tradition for New Year’s Day is black- eyed peas cooked with jowl. This brings good luck and good for- | tune for the New Year. Also! j make your New Year resolu-! j tions. * Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Weakley of Fredericksburg were j Wednesday visitors in the’ | Ranny Aylor home. ! ] Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dennis; j and children, Ashlyn and; j Matthew of Jackson, S.C. were’ j Thursday visitors in the Aylor i and F.D. Coffey homes. The Aylors visited Mr. andi | Mrs. Maynard Nethers at; Stephens City on Tuesday and; called on Michael and Karen> Peddle in Front Royal. My wish for all of you is a happy healthy New Year filled ' with peace and love. Make it a good week! • I Holiday party planned at Salem I The Christmas “Singing and Pickin” party at the Salem Fire Hall on Route 522 has been planned for Friday, Dec. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. A special for the children will be a visit from Santa and also door prizes. Food and beverages are always available by the fire department. Please call 825-0781 for any more information and plan now to be at the party. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church held their adult cantata and program last Sunday at the 11 a.m. service and the young people’s program was held on Sunday evening. At the Virginia Junior Classical League Convention held last month in Richmond, with more than 1,700 students from throughout the state were in attendance. Clay Powers won fourth place in pencil drawing, tenth place in costumes for boys and tied for ninth place in mottoes. Anyone in our area who would like to be a volunteer for the coffee shop at Culpeper Regional Hospital, which is only Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 open on week days, please call Dot Scaeffer at 829-1041. Joshua Waddell from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., arrived Thursday to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell on Route 707. We offer congratulations to our Rappahannock High School students from our surrounding area, who made the honor roll for the second advisory, including Brittany Thornhill, Kendra Hitt, Rachel Gall, Heather Hensley, Gamer Smythe, Christopher Ehrhart and John Letsen. From Rappahannock Elementary for the second advisory grading period, from our area we have; Hannah Gall, Sarah Switzer, Crystal Heflin, Anna Owens and Corey Hitt. Tb these too, we extend congratulations and keep up the good work. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark and Mrs. Janet Peregory and Jennifer attended the Christmas program at Family Worship Center in Catlett Sunday evening. Joel Peregory and children, Heidi and Kenny took part in the program. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Mrs. Rosie Wharton of Aaron Mountain Road, for her recovery to good health. Birthday greetings go out to Mrs. E.J. Hoffman, a former resident, who celebrates her day on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Alan Hawkins of Castleton upon their recent marriage. Mrs. Janet Peregory and Mrs. Missy Bragg were shoppers in Fredericksburg during last weekend. Little Elbe Van Nostrand, a second grade student at A.G. Richardson Elementary School, 1 in writing her letter to Santa, | asked for clothes for little chil- ? dren and she did not fail to tell ; why Christmas time was heir I favorite month, it is Jesus I Birthday. Thanks Ellie for youir j letter, it was great reading. , j Cub Scout Pack Leader, Mr. j J. T. Dodson of Salem and his : scouts from Pack 198 werie \ among those delivering “Toys j For Tbts” to the Clore-English | Funeral Home last week. This j was the first year that the ; scouts took part in this program j and they are looking forward to ] the future to do their part. With the holidays here and \ the end of another yedr S approaching we’d like to thank j each and everyone who has coh- ! tributed to this column during 1 the past year and look forward 1 to our “chats” in the future, Lord j willing. May each one of you have 'a ! wonderful holiday season as we j celebrate the birth of our Lord, ! and may we remember to nev$r j take Christ out of our | Christmas. ! 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. 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White appointed principal Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Doretha Howard Butler White on her appointment to the principalship at West Clayton Elementary School, Jon<sfcboro, Ga. Mrs. White’s appointment became official last spring for the beginning of the 2001-2002 school year. ; Before receiving this appointment, Mrs. White taught in Rappahannock bounty Public Schools and in James City County Schools, Williamsburg. ’' Mrs. White’s husband, Michael, is a social studies teacher at West Clayton High School in Jonesboro. He also i§ an associate in his broth Mrs. Doretha Howard Butler White er’s architectural firm, Unified, which designs and builds custom homes. Mr. White also coaches the 9th grade basketball team at West Clayton. The Whites are members of World Changers Ministries, Dr. Creflo A. Dollar, Pastor and Founder. Mrs. White is the daughter of Mrs. Dorothy C. Butler, a teacher for over 30 years in Pennsylvania and Rappahannock County Schools, and the late Mr. Howard H. Butler of Sperryville. Mr. White is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis White of Dayton, Ohio. The Whites are expecting their first child in April 2002. Upcoming Athletic Events Thursday - Dec. 27 • JV & Varsity Basketball Tournament at Page ’ JV vs Luray 1 p.m. JV vs Page 2:30 p.m. Varsity vs Luray 7 p.m. Friday - Dec. 28 • Volleyball at Madison Mountaineer Tournament Rapp, vs William Monroe 11:15 a.m. Rapp, vs Orange 1:45 p.m. • Varsity Wrestling at Riverheads H.S., (Staunton) 12 p.m. • Varsity only Basketball at Page - TBD Sat. - Dec. 29 • JV Wrestling at Fort Defiance - TBD Methodist enjoy party. Flint Hilt By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 The Flint Hill United Methodist Women met for their Christmas meeting at the home of Mary Frances Bywaters. Those in attendance were Barbara Gentry, Mary Curtis, Alice Pullen, Mabel Lillard, Ardis East and daughter, Sherry, Louise McCulloch and Janet Eastham and Rev. Merlin Shorb. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on the fifth Sunday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. The pastor Robert Goff will deliver the message. The public is cordially invited. Our prayers continue with all those on the sick list. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Fredericksburg were Wednesday visitors of Mrs. Edna Lillard. Happy New Year! nfl» CHEVROLET *»w 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 150 more on the way with NO PLACE TO PUT THEM. We have no choice—We must sell at least 150 New Cars and Trucks BEFORE DECEMBER 31st Every New Vehicle Will be clearly ' marked with the Emergency Liquidation Price. 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Rates slightly higher for 48 «td 60 month terms. See Dealer for Details or visit GMAC.com Come See Us—We won’t disappoint you. All advertised offers expire upon sale of specific vehicles or 12/31/01 which ever comes first Upcoming Events Democrats reschedule meeting The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will fall on New Year’s Day this year, so that first meeting of the new year has been postponed to Tuesday, Jan 8 at the Rappahannock Library starting at 7:30 p m For more information on the Committee or any other matter relating to local Democratic activities, visit the website www.RappDemos.org or contact Meredith Gorfein. Chair at 675-3515 or gorfein@infi.net or any one of the new officers: Fran Krebser, 631-0821: Floyd Stilley. 675-1930 or Andy Platt, 937-4527. Karate classes to begin Shorin-Ryu Okinawan Karate classes will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at Ki Theater on Gay Street in Washington. Junior classes will be held each Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and adult classes on Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. For additional information call Betsy Toth at 349-0632 or Arthur Drago at 635-7554. Spring registrations accepted 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 coaching and an adult referee. Call the Registrar, Laura Dodd at 547-2968 for more information. The final day to register is Feb. 15, 2002. Clinic will be open Jan 2 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, Jan 2 and not again until Jan. 16 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. DMV closed for holiday In observance of the New Year's holiday, all Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers will be closed on Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 All centers will be open on Saturday, Dec. 29. Volunteers needed The Coffee Shop at Culpeper Regional Hospital is desperately seeking volunteers! Meet the public and provide a valuable service in a friendly, casual environment. The Coffee Shop is open weekdays only, and volunteers donate a minimum of two hours once a week. If you are interested in joining this group of workers, or need more information, call Hermione Thomas at 825-2028 or Dot Schaeffer at 829-1041. 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. 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 Robert Glasker and The Blues Hawkes will perform at Blue Moon Cafe on Friday, Dec. 28. Black Sheep will perform on Saturday, Dec. 29 and Robert Lighthouse on Sunday, Dec. 30. Blue Moon is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 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 9878098. Red Cross office to be closed The Red Cross office in Culpeper will be closed through Tuesday, Jan. 1. However, someone can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 825-8611 if you need services. County runners invited On Saturday, Dec. 29 the Shenandoah Valley Runners will host the Mystery Distance Run at Powhatan School near Boyce and Rappahannock runners are encouraged to participate. The race will be between three and five miles in distance and participants who come the closest to guessing the actual distance will win prizes. The race will start at 9:30 a.m.; registration begins one hour earlier. Entry fees are $3 for members; $4 for nonmembers and $1 for students. Runners of all abilities are welcome. Call 837-1758, extension 21 for more information or visit www.svrunners.org/ws/. 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.

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Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 DIRECTV MINI-SATELLITE DISH FREE equlpl FREE installl Uxalchanels now available! New subscribers only. 1-800459-7357 F-11 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 (--N 273 p*»* >- ■ 0 TO GOOD HOME only. Young "Torti" cat. Very sweet. Please call Bull Run Veterinary Hospital. 703-754-4146 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The one-stop ship tor complete home Decorating Service FVxir Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper Slip Covers A l 'pholstery Residential A Commerical Rt. 211 AmlnviUe, VA 937-5500 ADOPTION: COVING 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 free 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 NOTICE No one shall enter my rental property at 108 Schoolhouse Rd. for any reason, unless notifying me upon or prior to your arrival. Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS. Chris Keyser, Paid Tenant. 12-19-01 #407741 600 Antiques A 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) DODGE 2000 NEON ES, 5 speed sport package, leather, all power, aluminum wheels, power sunroof, emerald green, new body style, 27K miles. $10,500 firm. Call 540-955-0792 MITSUBISHI 1995 3000GT: Red w/ gray ini., V6, 5 so, immaculate condition inside & out. Runs perfect. New timing belt, water pump, 17" Mille Miglia wheels, new tires, CO, Infinity package. 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Send resume to: JFT -AIA 15 S. 5th St. Warrenton, VA 20186 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 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! 540-347-4222 I Pets Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt. 639, Hast of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m. - 1:00 p.m., except closed Wed. & Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home. Speedy Gizmo "Speedy" is an affectionate, easy going, 5 yr. old neutered lab/hound mix. "Gizmo" is a friendly, playful, 5 yr. old neutered Plott hound; both dogs have been with us awhile and deserve good homes! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (wtom.ii) V' V M ;'.V Legal Notices TRUSTEES SALE OF 411 MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, VA IN EXECUTION OF A Certain Deed of Trust from Frances Walker Eldred to 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 thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging: All 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. 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Progressive Quick Service Restaurant Chan has a fast track to General Manager position available in the Fairfax, VA area. The ideal candidate will have some General Manager experience, like hands on responsibilities appreciate guests and value employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salaries as well as 401K, bonus incentives and liberal vacation. Par- immediate consideration send resume to: Management Recruiter • PO Box 271 . » Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 Resident Manager Assistant Full-time position available at Wingler House Apartments in Ashburn, VA. 132 unit senior citizen community. Tax credit experience preferred. Must have excellent people skills and good office/computer skills. Good working conditions with excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. ANESTHESIA TECH Provides Anesthesia services for elective & Emergency situations and assist with critical care services. Participates in emergency oncall, assist with evaluation, set-up through clean-up Mall resume to: Personnel Director Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center. P.0. Box 1938 Leesburg, VA 20177 Ore-mall to: persdlrOvt.edu VA TECH is an AA/EOE Employer _committed to diversity._ Resident Manager Assistant Full-time position available at Wingler House Apartments in Ashburn, VA. 132 unit senior citizen community. Tax credit experience preferred. Must have excellent people skills and good office/computer stills. Good working conditions with excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Fax resume to: 703-858-9509 PARTS Counter Sales/Shipping & Receiving. Position available immediately for very fast-paced, high volume Industriai/Agricultural equipment dealership in Gainesville, VA. Great introductory opportunity for self-motivated fastleamer with ability to multi-task. Growth potential. Excellent salary, benefits including 401K, health plan. 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Obituaries '.<ii ■ .-■' sA • ' ■" ' s •:''' . \ Garfield Wharton County native Garfield Wallace Wharton, 68, of Brightwood died Tuesday, Dec. 18 at his residence. He was born June 3, 1933 in Rappahannock County and was the son of the late Ashby Wharton and Pearl Wharton. Mr. Wharton was employed at Big M in Culpeper. He enjoyed church and also rabbit and coon hunting as well as bluegrass music. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Wharton of Brightwood; two daughters, Brenda Ann Mitchell and Judy Kay Heflin; four sons, Raymond Wharton, Ricky Wharton, Jerry Wharton and Garfield Wharton; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include a brother, William Wharton and four sisters, Virginia Coppage, Lillian Ford, Gennie Wood and Lucille Compton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a granddaughter, April Wood and a sister, Nellie Utz. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Dec. 20 at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison with the Rev. E.T. Bourne officiating. Interment was in Sperryville Cemetery. Raymond Jenkins Born in county Raymond Franklin Jenkins, 85, of Manassas died Tuesday, Dec. 18 at Annaburg Manor in Manassas. Mr. Jenkins was born April 9, 1916 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Benjamin and Florence Sisk Jenkins. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Frances B. Jenkins; nine children, Florence Belle Atkins of Manassas, Ruth Harris of Remington, John Jenkins of Warrenton, Doris Hensley of Broad Run, Jimmy Jenkins of Sperryville, Ginny Conley of Front Royal, Eugene Jenkins of Remington, Nancy Herring of Catharpin and Edward Jenkins of Manassas; one brother, Billy Jenkins of Lignum; 27 grandchildren; 44 greatgrandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Benjamin Jenkins; four sisters, Gussie Sisk, Frances Sisk, Alice Sisk and Bertha Jenkins; two brothers, Tom Jenkins and Richard Jenkins and one step-sister, Laura Sisk. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Dec. 21 with Pastor Leo DeLorge and Pastor Randall Anderson officiating. Interment was at Stonewall Memory Gardens, Manassas. Price Funeral Home Inc. in Manassas. Have something to say about public issues? Write a letter to the editor! Shir Rennoe Stephens City resident Shir Lee Carbaugh Rennoe, 66, of Stephens City died Monday, Dec. 17 at Winchester Medical Center. Memorial services were conducted on Wednesday at Calvary Episcopal Church in Front Royal by the Rev. Deborah Rutter. Mrs. Rennoe was born May 27, 1935 in Rappahannock County, daughter of the late Holden Lee and Sarah Pillion Chapman. She retired from FEMA and was a member of the VA PSI Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Valley Ladies Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America and served on the vestry of Calvary Episcopal Church. She was the wife of the late Wesley William Edward Carbaugh. Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Rennoe; four daughters, Lynn Jenkins of Savannah, Ga., Hope Carbaugh of Leesburg, Sharon Cabaniss of Hamilton and Pamela Scott of Rockville, Md.; two stepdaughters, Robin Prior of Waynesboro and Teresa Irish of Atlanta; a brother, Douglas Chapman of Front Royal; two grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. UnsfiCzincj Ofioucjks' by Randy Minter NATIONAL GRIEF When death occurs suddenly and unexpectedly, it can cause shock and confusion for the loved ones left behind. This personal sense of loss leaves survivors overwhelmed with grief., When death occurs suddenly to thousands and is witnessed by our nation firsthand, the loss also seems personal. The shock induced by the attack on our nation is compounded by the fact that it involved innocents and took place inside our very doors. It is understandable that we should find ourselves fearful and grieving. During such times, we must talk, comfort our children, and allow ourselves to feel the pain and sadness of loss. The enduring legacy of this awful event is the renewed sense of kinship that Americans feel 'for one another. Facing grief is never easy, especially since it takes so many forms. Take care of yourself when you are grieving by finding the support you need. That can begin with finding the right funeral home to handle your services. At the Moser Funeral Home, we are here to help you find your way through grief by getting you invaluable resources, from services, to suggestions, to a listening ear. Call 540-347-3431, we're at 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton 24 hours a day. "Death of a friend alone can bring the peace his treasure$ cannot purchase, and remove the pain his physicians cannot cure. " - Charles C. Colton Vi ttjoy a, special N’ menu/prepared by cJearv Taut Pessaint' In Our Dining Koosn In Pelham's Pub at 10:00 pm Limited, Stating Available, Call Today to Make, Your Reservations T Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. Roger P. Batchelder and wife to Shawn Hamrick, 15 acres, Wakefield District. $83,000. John C. Talley and others to Outback Inc. and others, 101.1975 acres, Hampton District. $252,993.75 Theresa K. Gibbs and others to Thomas G. Taylor r and wife, 3 acres, Jackson District. $40,200. Wallace L. Judd and wife to Richard A. Prausa and wife, parcel B, 25.1854 acres, Jackson District. $130,000. Luther G. Smith and wife to Gregory K. Smith and wife, 10 acres, Stonewall District. Deed of gift. Arlene F. Feidt and others, trustee to Gerald E. Feidt, lot one, six and three, Section E, plat 5, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. l You won’t see the names of the buyers and sellers we served this past year listed in the paper. We will tell you, however, that we provide the utmost service to our clients whether buying, selling or consulting. We have helped buyers find the right property knowing that all properties available are not necessarily listed. We have helped sell properties without listing them in the MLS, as not everyone wants people traipsing through their house. We provide consulting services even if you are working with another agent. We will provide references upon request. RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES, INC. (540)675-1190 www.rappahannockrealestateresources.com Butch Zindel Greg Clark butch@rapprealestate.com Couhtry Living in Virginia Rappahannock County Own your m Camp David- 75 acres on Fogg Mtn 70 mites from D.C. with elevation of 1200 ft 4200 sf home with spectacular views to the North, South and West. AD modem conveniences, e interiors, pool, horse bam, guest cottage and green house. Near Hill and in the midst of Virginia's Hunt country. Additional acreage available separately. Merrymeao- 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 beautiful 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 M mile frontage on the Thomtca Warrenton and D. C. Thornton River, Very private. Convenient to m Contact Justin H. Wiley (434) 817-0636 a * www.farnaandestate.com **■ . Frank Hardy, Inc.. Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS 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 Offlcar i BVRMCREWRt (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 Only $4.60per week fora 1 inch space Next Deadline December 23 540-675-3338 ■ ' * ‘.V BUILDINGS Tommy Si auks Steel Buildings Sales - Erection Any Size 540-987-8261 BUILDING SUPPLIES 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 For All Your Huildmu Supply Needs 540/825-0397 >. 1418 Orange Kd , Culpeper CABINETS Ludwig Steka Cabinetmaker Custom Furniture Specializmx in Traditttmal American Craftsmanship. 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