Rappahannock News, January 2, 2002

124rd Year ... No. 1 Phone (540) 675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2002 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents rar Rapp Briefs Easement protection reaches 20 square miles Five Virginia Outdoors Foundation conservation easements recorded last week have produced a new running total of 12,946 acres so protected in Rappahannock County, or slightly more than twenty square miles. Three of the new easements, covering 118 acres, were granted by neighbors on both sides of the Jordan River - Ann and Joyce Harman, James Warwick, and Carl and Eileen Leighty. Stephanie Ridder and John Beardsley donated an easement protecting 156 acres, of which approximately 30 are on the Fauquier side of the Rappahannock River. At the east end of Turkey Mountain, Raymond and Linda Riddell placed 80 acres under easement. County Democrats welcome new year The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee will hold its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at the Rappahannock County Library starting at 7:30 p.m. A very full agenda will include voting on the amended Bylaws, election of Standing Committee Chairs as well as new members. The Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at the Library. For more information on the Committee or any other matter relating to local pemocratic activities, visit the website www.RappDems.org or^ contact any one of the new officers: Meredith Gorfein at 6753515, Fran Krebser at 631-0821, Floyd Stilley at 675-1930 or Andy Platt at 937-4527. 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 3t the Rappahannock County Ihibrary at 7:30 p.m. X 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. Happenings in Rappahannock • Monday, Jan. 7 the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. at the courthouse. See page A-3 for agenda. • 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. • Wednesday, Jan. 16 the Rappahannock Planning 'Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse. Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) The dawn of a New Year Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland All seems fine in the barnyard as the rooster stands guard over the cattle. Rappahannock is the perfect place to begin a New Year and we extend best wishes to’&ll readers for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2002. Collision claims life An “angled head-on” collision on the evening of Dec. 21 on Route 659 (Resettlement Road) near Flint Hill took the life of a Rappahannock County man. According to Trooper S. M. Knick of the Virginia State Police, Troy D. Foster, 30, of Huntly southbound in a 1997 Toyota pickup truck at about 5:50 p.m. when he collided with a northbound 1986 Ford pickup truck driven by Joseph F. Claffey, 64 of Flint Hill. The collision occurred at the crest of a hill, about .3 of a mile south of Route 628. According j.o Trooper Knick, Claffey crossed the centerline of tire road, striking Foster’s vehicle. Foster was taken to Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. Claffey, who suffered serious injuries, was airlifted to Fairfax Hospital. No charges have been placed at this time, and the investigation is continuing. The Rappahannock Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of several firearms from a residence on Sperryville Pike near Boston that was reported at about 10:15 p.m. on Dec. 21.. Dep. Mark Currence was called to the house by the complainant, who told him that upon returning home, she had found her front door open. There was no sign of forced entry. Missing from the house were a Taurus 9 mm handgun, a Chinese SKS carbine, and a shotgun. The investigation is continuing. Not just another year By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer How fortunate we are in Rappahannock County to have the luxury of engaging in our lives and loves and in our petty disputes without ever having to face most of the consequences of the “real” world. This past year, 2001, was a period in which we can be even more grateful for our lives here, and it was one in which we can give thanks that our children are not and probably will never be directly subjected to the ills and evils that shook our complaisance on Sept. 11. What transpired in Rappahannock in 2001 was dwarfed, in import and consequence, by those terrorist acts that, for the first time in our Nation's history, struck us so hard that we could think of nothing else for awhile. The pundits have compared Sept. 11 to the Day of Infamy-the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and to the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963. They say that we will forever remember the events of that day, just as those of us who were in this world remember where we were and what we were doing when the Japanese attacked us in 1941 and when an assassin's bullets took JFK’s life in 1963. The setting and nature of Rappahannock County make most oP us merely observers of that “real” world - that world from which many of us have escaj55d, by design or by happenstance - but it also provides us with an even better context from wh’ch t.o gauge the valuer and beauty of our own lives, and of those around us. Surely we will all remember Sept. 11, 2001, and we will recall where we4’ were when we first saw that airliner spew its human cargo. We will all remember connecting with the horror that befell our fellow human beings, and the tragedies that the acts of that day dealt to thousands. But herb we knew that we were See 2001, Page A6 Top 10 best-sellers of 2001 Dominated by history books By James P. Gannon Special to the Rappahannock News America may be fascinated by fantasy and fiction, but book buyers in Rappahannock County showed a strong inclination to read history this year, judging by the best sellers of 2001 at the Old Sperry ville Bookshop. It wasn’t Harry Potter or the Lord of the Rings that attracted most book buyers locally, but rather such subjects as the Civil War, local history, President John Adams and a little boy who endured World War II in Germany. As in past years, books with a strong local connection were best sellers, with four of the top ten books featuring a strong connection to Rappahannock County. The bookstore in the old church on historic Main Street in Sperryville is the only bookstore in the county, so its annual best sellers tell a lot about the reading interests of local people and the many visitors who come to the county each year. While the store sells a wide variety of current fiction, children’s books, religious books and others, the best sellers were dominated by history and local interests, with an unusual cookbook and a meditative escapist memoir thrown in for flavor. Here, based on computer records of what sold best in the past year, are the ten best selling new books of 2001: 1. Eye of the Storm, written and illustrated by Private Robert Knox Sneden (hardcover, $37.50). This is a lost treasure of the Civil War, a beautifully packaged memoir of a Union soldier — a mapmaker and artist, — and his striking watercolors of the camps, battlefields, prisons and other scenes of the conflict. Two historians of the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond tracked down Sneden’s previously undiscovered artworks and manuscript, and edited them into one of the best first-person accounts afU.he Civil War ever done. The book was so successful that a sequel, Images of the Storm, has been published, featuring many more of the 500-plus artworks he produced. See BOOKS, Page A6 MILLER’S HOUSE? Headquarters ot Major French HI Army Corps, Brandy m H. .guerrillas, Nov. 27, 1863. St^ion, Va.' Scene pf raidby Moby’s , v' a ~.*W .,, ;4 L■ v/Vv.^Jb-:' fVivMi fUfrcrt Kmok

Letters from RCES students The following are letters from Mr. Jimmy Swindler's RCES Reading class to the victims (their loved ones and colleagues) following the Sept. 11 attack. As we begin a new year, it is important that we not forget the lessons of the past year, and that we talk to our children about what they are thinking as we struggle to deal with our own feelings. Dear Commander, I am sorry about the Pentagon. I have been praying for you and all the people that were in the plane and in the Pentagon. I hope that there will be no more attacks, and you can fix the Pentagon without any problems. Let the Lord be with you. Alicia Smith Dear Firefighters and Police of New York, This letter is to give thanks for all your hard, dangerous work. So many of your friends have been lost. This tragedy is made better by the fact that you are saving people. No one really realizes how dangerous your work is. I know this isn’t a comfort, but hopefully it’s a condolence. I pray, wish, hope for you every day. Molly McCarthy Dear Mayor of New York, I am very sorry (for) what happened to your city. I wish I could do something about it. I’m praying for those who passed away. I hope your city gets back in shape. I’m praying for you in this time of tragedy because I know this is hard for you. I know you have a lot on your mind. Rashad Alexander r To All the Lost Ones, Yesterday two planes crashed in New York. There was also a piano crasn in Washington. I was sitting in my Short Course class, and we watched the planes on TV and I felt very touched. All day I felt like what if I was on that plane. I also thought of all the people on the plane. I thought about my family too. I have another thing to go along with how I feel. I think Mr. Bush is doing an o.k. job. But if I was him, I would be out doing some stuff instead of hiring people to do it. i Last night when I was J going to bed I was just thinking about the people who aren’t gonna be in beds sleeping or watching TV. So wnen you are in your beds sleeping or watching TV, think of the people who aren’t. Ashleigh Baldwin P.S. To those who are gone, may they rest in peace. Dear Commander, I’m sorry about all the people you lost or (the ones who) got hurt. Think of all the kids who lost someone like their mom or dad. I’m sorry about your building and all the people who lost someone. I wish this never happened. I’m sorry about all the people in the hospital, and I hope they get well. I think God has the ones who died in good hands. Danielle Haught 1 Imported cars aren’t foreign to us. REASONS TO BRING YOUR CAR TO US 1. Our business is Import Car Service 2. All work approved by you in advance Locally owned and operated 4 Service by apjx nnnnent. emeivvney when necessary 5. 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Subscriptions $21.00 a year in Rappahannock; $27.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Virginia 22747. rebuild our beautiful nation. I hope that we don’t have to go to war. Jim Silvey Dear Commander of the Pentagon. I’m so proud of you for being so brave about the Pentagon. I was so worried Labout Washington and Virginia that I cried. I hope everything works out well. Kerri Moore Dear Commander of the Pentagon, I just want ed to tell you how sad I am about the tragedy. I don’t know how to express my sadness. I think whoever did this should Dear World Trade Center, I can’t believe what has happened. This is a terrible tragedy. I love what you guys tried to do. You tried to help your people get out of the building. But I want you guys to be strong. I know it’s hard to do that, but you have to try. Whoever did this is going to pay. I love you guys. I am 11 years old. Shawn Porter Dear Commander, I saw what happened on the news yesterday. It was awful that the plane crashed into the Pentagon. I hope that not a lot of people got killed. I hope we can find out who did this to our great nation. I hope that you did not get hurt. I pray for all of the people in the Pentagon. I also pray for all the people in the planes and in the Twin Towers. I hope that we can be badly punished. I just (want you to know) I'll keep this and you in my prayers. Katherine Crawford P.S. I’m 12 years old and in seventh grade. Dear Pentagon Commander, I am so sorry for what has happened. But don’t you guys worry because we’re going to get who did this. But I don’t want to see you guys on the news crying. We are special Americans. We are really strong. I really love you guys for what you have done for your community. You, just remember that you have someone thinking about you. No matter what. Don’t forget me, please. Shawn Porter P.S. God bless you. I am 11 years old. 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(Snow Date: January 10) Call 540-347-1221, ext. 172 or 173, if you have any questions. • Small classes, double sections • Daily physical eduction • Transportation available • Financial aid • Extended day program IGHLAND SCHOOL The Area's Oldest Independent School (540) 347-1221 597 Broadview Avc., Warrcnton, VA 20186 • m.highlandschooI.org • admin@highlandschool.orj; Seasonal paem& The following are poems from Mrs. Karen Williams’ third grade class at RCES. Wintertime Wintertime is finally here With snowball fights filled with cheer. Drinking hot cocoa on a cold night Watching the snow fall is a wonderful sight. Henry Miller, Jacob Heflin and Ryan Moore Summer Fun Kings Dominion’s o fun place to go In the summertime when things are slow. Kids love to go and get on rides And go in tunnels to try and hide. Jessa Frye and Brittany Loebs Christmas is a Fun Time Christmas is a fun time to play Sometimes we really want it to stay. Christmas is a good time of year And all the people gather with cheer. Hanna Kopjanski, Brittany Dye and Karlette Ford Football Football is my favorite sport You play on a field and not a court. They hike the ball and kick it in the air And"the referees call it fair. Gregory Flournoy and Khalil AbuRoman Christmas Christmas is almost here When children give a really big cheer. They make a list of Christmas toys For all the good little girls and boys. Chris Guevara, Robert Orange and Colin DeLathouder Middle Street to feature members work, reception The Middle Street Gallery announces the opening of a group exhibition featuring the work of gallery members and their invited artist friends. This is a multi-media show featuring many of the best artists in the Northern Virginia area. The show will be on view from Jan. 5 through Jan. 27. A reception for the artists will be held on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The gallery is located on Middle Street in Washington and is open during January each Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call the gallery at 675-3440 for more information. The Middle Street Gallery is a non-profit cooperative operated by 25 regional artists. For admission, artists must submit at least ten examples of their current work to be juried by members. The front room exhibit changes monthly and usually showcases one of the artistmembers. The back room showcases the work of gallery members and changes monthly. This gives all members a chance to have a work on display at all times. The artists meet monthly to organize the exhibits and to ensure that the quality of work shown always meets members’ standards. One of the few. professionals still making house calls. Bret Hrbek is one of 8,000 Edward Jones investment representatives serving individual investors in 50 states. 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This Week in Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director The Christmas Holiday break started with a bang for some and disappointment for others. The Volleyball teams got off to a good start against District opposition, as did their JV basketball companions. The Varsity basketball team saw their two game winning streak come to a crashing halt, as the black and gold cougars from Manassas Park handed them a real setback. Meanwhile, the wrestlers had their first weekend off since the season started and prepared instead to travel to Jtiverheads High School in Staunton on Friday, Dec. 28 for a holiday invitational tournament. Basketball It was Saturday night, Dec. 22 and the Christmas Holiday break had begun. That night, the Panthers would play their first Bull Run District game against the Cougars from Manassas Park. It was a home opener that didn’t go the way Coach Purdham would have liked. The Cougars were an athletic, high-energy team that the Rapp side just couldn’t keep up with. Despite coming into the game with a two-game winning streak, the Panthers couldn't seem to maintain the tempo and were never in control the whole night. It was a disappointing 65 to 48 point loss that opened the District season for the Panther Varsity. The JV game that had preceded the Varsity contest was another matter. After a tough loss to the Page County JV Panthers on Thursday, two days before, the Rapp JV Team seemed determined not to have a letdown. They came out like gangbusters, taking a 13 to 2 first quarter lead, and letting the JV Cougars know they meant business. As Coach Gary Settle commented, “We came out aggressive and played hard defense early that set the tone for the game.” The score at halftime was Rapp 26, Manassas Park 8. Unlike the game before, when they blew a 10-point lead against Page, the JV Panthers came out he second half and continued to play hard-nosed basketball. When the game ended, they were on top 51 to 40 and won their opening District contest. Sophomore David Letson had 11 points to lead all Rapp scorers and Monte Christian and Nathan Welch each contributed 10. After the game, Coach Mike Leake said, “Our intensity to start the game is the way we have to play each night. Our defense was spectacular and everyone contributed. It was a great to win our first district game.” The Varsity and JV basketball teams also participated in a holiday tournament at Page County High School on Dec. 27 and 28. There were no results available at press time. Volleyball The Panther Volleyball Teams played their third Bull Run District opponent on Friday, Dec. 21. The Lady Cougars came to town that night and looked like they were going to hand it to our Lady Panthers with a quick 15 JUNIOR Varsity boys break the huddle during game against Manassas Park. to 2 opening game victory. The Rapp side served so poorly in that game, a dismal 38 percent, that they were lucky to get even their two points. However, the one-sided win was not to be repeated that night. In the second game the Lady Panthers got their act together and came back with a vengeance. Behind junior Rachel Sharp’s six kills and senior Jessica Nawrocki’s three kills, the girls returned the favor to the Lady Cougars and beat them soundly 15 to 3. This set the stage for the “rubber match” and the Rapp side was up to the task. Sharp was ruthless as she administered six vicious kills behind the excellent setting of sopho Tentative agenda Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors „ Organizational Meeting Rappahannock Courthouse Monday, Jan. 7. 2 p.m. meeting • Call Tb Order • Election of Officers (County Administrator Presides) Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission Representative Planning Commission Representative Vice-Chair , Chair '' • Minutes, December Meeting •' • Adopt Revised Agenda ,' • Dr. David Gangel, About Our School • Public Comment Old Business • Tax Relief for the Elderly and Handicapped Program Review, Commissioner of the Revenue • Lighting Ordinance-Work Session date • Discussion of Citizen’s Committee Studying Alternate Sources of School Funding New Business • Phase II Sperryville Gateway Project TEA-21 Grant • Hazel River Exceptional Water Designation Proposal • Participation in Lobbying Effort-Sludge • State Police Advisory Committee • July 4 Celebration, Town of Washington • Virginia Energy Choice Appointments • Harold McDermott’s term on RRCSB expires Dec. 31 and he is not seeking reappointment 7 p.m. session • Proposed Sludge Ordinance • SE#01-11-01 Sunnyside Institute (Tabled by Planning Commission) Will not be heard by Board Get ready for winter weather For many, treacherous ice, pelting sleet, drifting snow and bone-chilling temperatures is a recipe for disaster. For those who take the time to get prepared, the winter season can be just a minor inconvenience. In recent yt rs, Virginians have dealt with snowdrifts, closed highways, freezing temperatures and prolonged power outages. The following tips can help you and your family prepare for the winter months. 1. Stock an emergency supply of water and non-perishable foods. 2. Make sure you have a flashlight, a battery-powered radio, spare batteries, a first-aid kit and extra prescription medications. 3. Keep an adequate supply of fuel for your home. 4. If you use a generator, make sure you connect it to the item you want to power. 5. Tb prevent hypothermia, dress warmly.6. Check on elderly neighbors and neighbors. 7. Be sure your car is in good running order. 8. Keep basic items in your car. 9. When severe winter weather threatens, stay at home unless you absolutely have to drive. 10. If you get stranded in a snowstorm, stay in the car. 11. To keep water pipes from freezing,wrap them in pipe insulation. 12. Cold weather puts a strain on the heart,, even without exertion. Be careful when shoveling snow or pushing a car. Social Security Disability Claims • Disabled? Turned Down? • Over 31 Years Experience • No Recovery - NO FEE Announcing our new location in Culpeper... ^400 South Main Street, 3rd Floor (Upstairs from the Social Security Office) EarlJ. Oberbauer, Jr. Attorney At Law 540-829-6900 • 1-800-434-3059 FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION », Quality Legal Services Since 1975 mores Ashleigh Burke and Lara Kreyling. Sophomore Danielle Hiserman had a superb serving run, getting the Lady Panthers off to a 7-0 lead. Kreyling came in after the Lady Cougars scored their lone point and contributed the other 100 percent serving effort. The game ended 15 to 1 and the Rapp Ladies had their second Bull Run District victory. Afterwards, Coach Suzie Zylonis said, “When the team decided to play as a team, we got the results we were looking for. If we continue to play like this, there won’t be a team out there we can’t beat.” The JV won their contest and continues to play steady volleyball. Have something to say about public issues? Get if off your chest, write a letter to the editor! Photos courtesy or David Clanagar VOLLEYBALL: Ashleigh Burke #2 sets for one of Rachel Sharp’s big kills. Upcoming Athletic Events Friday, Jan 4 • Junior Panther Basketball Home vs Signal Knob MS 4 p.m. • JV & Varsity Basketball Home vs George Mason HS 6 p.m. • JV & Varsity Volleyball at George Mason HS 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan 5 • Varsity Wrestling Tournament at Matoaca HS 12 noon • JV Wrestling at West Potomac I^S TBD Monday, Jan 7 • Junior Panther Basketball at Cedar Lee MS 4 p.m. Wednesday. 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-Eappaijannocfe Jfjletos— Established 1877 A'i 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) 575-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) , Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 e-mail: RappNews@timespapers.com Hours: 8:30 a m. to 5 p.m.. Monday-Friday Member. Audit Bureau of Circulations www.timescommunity.com Our View Editorial Platform "Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe" Thomas Jefferson The Rappahannock News regards these issues to be of bedrock importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County and takes these consistent editorial positions toward fairly reflecting the attitude of its people. 1. Growth must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and strictly enforced zoning regulations which will further Rappahannock's character, environment, powerful beauty, open space conservation program and the quality of rural and village life of its people. Any new development must be reconciled with the eounty's Comprehensive Plan which serves as the ini road map to our future. 2 education standards should be gradually raised and facilities upgraded in recognition that quality schooling is a key to the future character of our children. Encourage low impact ne\V small business consistent with the proven successful Rappahannock economy experience. Tourism and agriculture, new alternative farming should be strongly supported since they generate revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. Clean non-manufacturing should be actively sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents under conditions which assure that these business are self-supporting, not a burden upon the tax base. 4. Volunteerism, a hallmark of the people in this proud and independent county, shall be celebrated as a continuing measure of vigorous community activities, of the will of the heart and the fierce spirit of the Rappahannock heritage. 5. In recognition that none of these objectives may be realized without fully, representative local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and independently uncover any abuse of the public trust by public officials. Rappahannock Today - Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Waytand A Living Nativity was presented to the Rappahannock community last Saturday evening at the red shed beside the Rappahannock County Library. The event was sponsored by the Rappahannock Methodist Churches and a good number attended the annual event. Letters Lighting Ordinance on web The following statements have appeared in letters to the editor over the past several weeks. “Nowhere in this proposal does it say that singlefamily homes or agricultural facilities are exempt.” (Nov. 28) “(The ordinance) has nothing to do with private hoi ,es or farms." (Nov. 21) ... a convenience store or gasoliiv* station must turn off ill outdoor lighting fixtin - - i Nov. 28 ) i'l'ihe general requirement that all outdoor lighting fixtures...be turned off after the close of business...was dropped.” (Nov. 21) Wishes extended from Katzen My fellow Virginians, it has been a pleasure representing the 31st District over the past eight years, and it is with great pride that we can point to the significant achievements of our General Assembly. I remain as excited over the values we share as I was the very first day I came to Richmond. Paddy and I look forward greatly to seeing you over the weeks to come. Again, my thanks for your encouragement, your confidence, and your trust, and best wishes to you and yours for a happy and healthy 2002. Jay Katzen 31st District “In the end your light belongs to Rappahannock County because you will have to replace it with a fixture in compliance with this ordinance." (Dec. 5> "... commercial establishments will be able to replace or repair their existing light fixtures with like or similar fixtures. In essence, nothing changes for current businesses.” (Nov. 21) If you have access to the . Internet and would like to read the proposed lighting ordinance yourself, go to lntp:/7www.PiedmontResearc h.org/community.html. Hal Hunter Amissville Regarding disputed facts in Hollering #5 I would like to thank Page Johnson of Luray for pointing out that certain facts set forth in Hollerin #5 are disputed. The first dispute relates to the role of Madison in moving for adoption of Franklin’s call for prayer at the constitutional convention. Madison did not record his own involvement in the matter, ■ but his notes do not purport to be a verbatim transcript (and See HOLLERING, Page AS See More Letters, Page A5 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 40 YEARS AGO Jan. 1962 Due to failing health, J.W. Critzer of Washington has tendered his resignation as sheriff of Rappahannock County, effective Jan. 15. He has held this office for 11 and half years. Edward F. Clatterbuck of Arlington killed an albino deer in Gid Brown Hollow in December. As far as is known this deer is the first of its kind killed in the county. Pictured with Mr. Clatterbuck were Carson Johnson, Game Checker in Sperryville and C.'Ennis Brown, State Game Warden. Triplett Milling Company in Culpeper offered Rappahannock residents a wonderful recipe for Aunt Annie's Gingerbread. Anyone today wishing a copy of the recipe may stop by the Rappahannock News office and we would be glad to make a copy for you. Miss Barbara Louise Jones of Portsmouth, presently employed as Assistant Home Demonstration Agent in Dinwiddie County, will assume the ' duties of Home Demonstration Agent in Rappahannock County on Jan. 16, 1962. 25 YEARS AGO Jan. 6, 1977 Old Man Winter donned a mantle of white and paraded through the countryside Wednesday morning. School busses had no more than arrived at their destinations when schools were dismissed and the children returned to their homes/ Mark, Rob and Sherri Brown of Sperryville tried the ice on Johnson s pond Sunday. Relatively new at the game, they sometimes had difficulty remaining upright. Raye Marion Rector, a Longwood College 1 freshman from Flint Hill and a member of the college's concert choir, performed in the annual Choral-Christmas Concert Dec. 12. , Daughter of Mr. and Raymond L. Rector, Raye is a 1976 graduate of Rappahannock High School. She is an elementary education major who plans to teaGh upon graduation. The Ladies Auxiliary to.the Washington Fire Department and Rescue Squad report another successful year in the Thrift Shop which is operated at the fire house from spring through the fall season. Tbtal funds taken in during 1976 are $2,046.61. 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 2, 1992 The Rappahannock County Garden Club honored Helen Fairfax and Christine Johnston in a surprise ceremony at their Christmas luncheon held at Bowling Green Country Club recently. Public school enrollment has started to climb again after a decade of decrease, one reason for a committee recommendation that the county build a middle school. Elementary school onrolIm.-M has climbed faster than overall enrollment. Ki Theatre in Washington has received a $3,000 grant from the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy in support of their second annual "Exchange" program. "The Exchange, which will consist of four Sunday evenings this winter and spring, is a unique series of discussions focusing on area artists, and our community, and how the artists’ interaction with community directly impacts their work. The Mobil Travel Guide announced last week in USA Today that The Inn at Little Washington again earned the guide's highest awards - Five Stars for its restaurant and Five Stars for its accommodations. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND W&HIHfc VOL' QQft HAPPY oo new v£hr Postcard courtesy of Sally Keytar OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: Miss Nina Bowen of Sperryville received this postcard in 1908. The card was printed in Germany with a New Year’s message to all.

Hollering From Page A4 no such document exists). My source regarding Madison’s motion is “America’s God and Country.” by William J. Federer, p. 249. He states that Madison made the motion, and Roger Sherman seconded it. He references two authorities, including Irving Brant’s sixvolume biographV of Madison, Vol. Ill, p. 84. Perhaps Page Johnson has access to that work (I don’t) and can verify the reference. The second “disputed” fact is the “authorship” of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. Madison participated in the drafting of the sentence that I quoted, but it would be unfair to attribute authorship to Madison. I stand corrected on this point. He was part of a consensus. These facts reinforce my overall position. It is incorrect to take the view held by any one of the founders and make More Letters that a basis for determining the intent of the founding fathers as a group. Intent in matters of legislation is normally drawn from a review of the debates, but we don’t have a verbatim transcript that would permit impartial analysis. In Virginia. Mason was a strong advocate of a stateestablished church. However, it would be wrong to quote Mason’s views on disestablishment (which he opposed but Madison favored) despite the fact that he was the “author” of the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The intent of the founding fathers cannot be derived from the views of any one man. Mason’s view in favor of church establishment was not adopted despite his primary role in drafting the documents. The U.S. Constitution clearly states that an establishment of religion by the government is prohibited. It says nothing about “separation of church and state.” It is dangerous to incorporate a phrase used by one of the founders to divine the intent of the majority of the founders. To focus on the views of any one founder is to elevate the view of one man over the will of the people. This is plainly wrong in a nation of laws (passed by a majority) and not of men (whether Jefferson, Mason, or Madison). I have written a more extensive explanation of my own personal opposition to the phrase “separation of church and state” which I have circulated on Rappnet. As I reflected in much greater detail there, the reference to “church” in that phrase improperly discriminates against the Christian religion and is offensive to Christians as a people entitled to equal protection under the law. I personally would have no objection to rephrasing that interpreting phrase to read “separation of religious institutions and state,” so as not to discriminate against one particular religion. Jim Oyster Castleton Sludge has consequences This a personal story. You see, I am one of a growing number of victims of land applied sewage sludge. My experience with this “soil amendment” began in 1999 when my husband and I lived in Culpeper County. At that time we were aware of a sludge operation at a farm five miles from us and we, like many others, shrugged it off as not effecting us, personally. We were right about this operation but very wrong about the operation that happehed on the farm next to us. When sewage sludge was applied there, the odor in the air was unpleasant during the day but literally overwhelming in the cool, misty evenings and mornings. My problems started xvith headaches which became almost unbearable with constant pain. The only 'relief was when I left our •farm. I had a constant, dry cough. Unfdrtunately, my pony and dog had similar coughs. Almost daily we were in the fields and I now believe that these symptoms were a direct result of the air we "were breathing. This wind, of course, carried with it all the pollutants from the * fields where sewage sludge ?had been used. In the fall, trucks started 'spreading sewage sludge on .the field 600 yards from our house. ^ The wind carried the odor over our farm. We could not get away from the smell as the inside of my house reeked with the it. Within the next few days, I became terribly ill. I was incapacitated, experiencing cold sweats and nausea. The headaches were worse. I had a persistent cough with stomach pain. It was the worst “flu-like” illness that I had ever experienced. After receiving medical treatment, I thankfully got some relief until Christmas when I was awakened by what felt like being choked. I had trouble breathing. That winter, I had constant cold or flu symptoms. I lost weight. I developed respiratory problems. And the odor outside was always there even in the cold weather. As I had to continue with my livestock chores, I was outside daily. This routine, I am sure, was causing my many health problems because of exposure to the air and possibly to the water which contained pollutants from the sewage sludge. My pony and dog became ill again with coughing and breathing problems. My husband was having more colds than normal. I was quite frightened when my lymph nodes became swollen and very painful. Early in 2000, my neighbor plowed the field with the sludge on it raising a dust cloud. All of mv previous problems reoccurred. My health continued to deteriorate. I experienced a fever with all the other cold symptoms exacerbating my condition. I was not able to eat properly and I continued to lose weight. As we could not arrest my problem§ and they were getting worse, my husband decided that we would move. We relocated in June to where we thought it would be a safe and healthy environment. He chose Rappahannock County because of its ban on the use of sewage sludge. My health though did not improve immediately. My weight had dropped to 84 pounds. My energy was depleted and I again experienced severe symptoms of sweats, chills and nausea. I recorded a temperature over 104 degrees. From my previous many visits to the doctor, he was aware that I had been exposed to sewage sludge. Through this long ordeal, I was never able to provide information about the pollutants to the medical people although we tried to obtain this information from various county, state and federal agencies. We were not provided answers by any of them which would be helpful in resolving my health problems. I developed pneumonia in July. It took two different rounds of antibiotics to stabilize my condition. I am now feeling much better and gaining weight. I truly believe that living away from the forced exposure to sewage sludge has contributed significantly to my improving health and to the better health of my pony and dog. How long will we be free of exposure to sewage sludge in Rappahannock County? This remains a question since the Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that county governments may not ban sewage sludge from being applied to fields should a farmer choose to use it. My hope is that our Supervisors will do their 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, 1 Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 ' ’ and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@timespapers.com). utmost to write rules and regulations so strict that it will not be economically feasible for farmers to use this pollutant in our neighborhoods. Sewage sludge is not a free or cheap soil amendment to those who are exposed to it. I am living proof that forced exposure to sewage sludge has unknown and lingering consequences. How could it be good for people and animals? Lori Handshy Castleton Mrs. Paul Mellon’s land, a gift of open space Recent published news that Mrs. Paul (“Bunny") Mellon is quietly selling about half of the some 4.000 acres of Virginia countryside that she and her late husband. Paul, assembled over the past half century in northern Fauquier County has stirred warm memories and new recognition of these two remarkable people. With a passion for foxhunting and thoroughbred racing, Paul Mellon had, over his extraordinary lifetime, bought farm after farm contiguous to their Upperville countryside home at Oak Spring Farm and kept it all open to be ridden over by the traditional hard riding hunting sport. And to their further credit they placed most of it in open space easements for perpetual protection frqm development by any future owner into anything generally less than 200-acre or so parcels. The Gardener Bunny Mellon’s special passion has always been gardening. An acknowledged international expert in the field, she has assembled a huge library on the world of gardening and created personal masterpieces with several gardens on her farm. Her own interest in foxhunting and Rokeby Stable’s vast horse breeding and racing operations never approached that of her husband, who died two years ago at 91. A small story here may help better understand gardener Bunny Mellon’s now Commonplace Notes Arthur Arundel I planned sale of these protected horse related farms around her home. Jackie Kennedy Some years ago. former First Ladv Jackie Kennedy phoned me at home one Sunday morning from the Mellons’ home. She was hot over a story we had just published. It seems we had quoted Bunny Mellon’s gardener, Charlie Pecora, as taking credit for designing the new White House Rose Garden outside the West Wing, then pretty big news about the home of American Chief Executives with President Kennedy’s announced plan to use it for events of state. Jackie w anted me to know in no uncertain terms that it was Bunny Mellon who had helped her design the Rose Garden on Pennsylvania Avenue and that “Mr. Pecora had nothing to do with it, except for putting in some flowers.” Retraction She was furious and wanted a published retraction of the story or else she would get “Eddie” (that’s renowned Washington attorney Edward Bennett Williams) to take us to court. She wouldn’t hear of anything less. I managed to cool her down long enough to have her put Paul Mellon on the phone. Hoping to defuse the situation. I asked him to explain to Jackie that publishing such a retraction at the request of the President's wife would be the worst thing she could do since it would just make a public bonfire of a small factual correction. I reminded him of an old rule — never dignify such personal stuff with a public protest since that only draws more attention to it. I asked him to imagine the fun the worldwide press, particularly the tabloids, would have reporting the case — “Jackie Kennedy Attacks Mrs. Mellon's Gardener and Country Newspaper.” etc. After Paul talked it over with her. she apologized as good friends would and dropped tne protest. It left me aware of how immensely the. very private and thoughtful Bunny Mellon takes her gardening, and appreciative now of what she is quietly doing to help further the country sporting life, the world of flowers and preservation of open space for others in the long future. It is a textbook study of two people who. bom to what Paul Mellon called his “silver spoon" or not. realized that while the future may lie beyond our vision, it does not lie entirely beyond our control. Arthur W. Arundel, a resident of The Plains, has been the ou ner and publisher of the Loudoun Times-Mirror since 1963. 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The Jim Harris family extends its most sincere to our clients for helping to make Books From Page A6 2. A Ramble Through Rappahannock, by Laura A. Matthews (paperback, $12). This slender, 82-page book is sort of a primer on Rappahannock County-part history, part current issues - by a local woman who researched the subject for her master’s degree. It chronicles the county's evolution from a rural, farm-based society to today’s mix of farms, tourist businesses, arts and crafts, old-timers and newcomers. It’s the perfect “welcome to Rappahannock County” gift for anyone moving in here. d. Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers, by James P. Gannon. (hardcover, $29.95). Little more needs be said about this book, which was written by the owner of the Old Sperryville Bookshop, who has a certain interest in promoting it. For the record, it is a history of a Louisiana regiment mostly composed of Irish immigrants who fought in Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army in Virginia. This is the third year it has been on the bookshop best seller list, which either says something about its quality or the relentlessness of the author’s promotion efforts-take your pick. 4. Shenandoah Secrets: The Story of the Park’s Hidden Past, by Carolyn and Jack Reeder (paperback, $12.95). Another perennial bestseller, this book is a look at the people, places and culture of the Blue Ridge territory that was taken bv the Federal government to create Shenandoah National Park. With its many old photos and legends, it's a fascinating look at a lost culture and the people who were removed from their homelands. 5. German Boy: A Child in War, by Wolfgang Samuel (paperback, $15.95). This is World War II in Germany seen through a child's eyes, a compelling memoir of life under the Nazis and under the Russians and in refugee camps in the post-war years. The author, who discussed and signed his book at the bookshop in October, eventually emigrated to the U.S. and became a career officer in the U.S. Air Force. 6. The View from Rappahannock, by Eugene J. McCarthy (paperback. $13). This is a delightful collection of essays about life in Rappahannock County, ranging over topics from country stores and cemeteries to merkle hunting and rural mailboxes. Its author is the resident sage of Woodville, former presidential candidate and U.S. Senator from Minnesota, one of the best storytellers around. 7. The Confederate Cookbook: Family Favorites from the Sons of Confederate Veterans (hardcover, $25.) If you want some down-home Southern cookin', laced with a little history about ancestors who fought for the Confederate cause, this is the cookbook for you. How about some Hungry Soldier Bean Soup, or South Georgia stuffed quail, followed by those yummy Yankee Cannon Ball confections? Trust us, we’ve tried the recipes and have the waistline to show for it8. Running to the Mountain: A Midlife Adventure, by Jon Katz (paperback, $12). Back for the second year on the top 10, this memoir by a middle-aged journalist tells of his retreat to a mountain-top cabin with his books and his two dogs, to contemplate and live life in a slower lane. Both humorous and reflective, this is an escapist’s fantasy perfect for anyone who would like to get awav from it all. 9. John Adams, by David McCullough (hardcover, $35). This is one that made the national best-seller lists this year, a big, ambitious biography of the nation's second president, who has lived in the shadows of this predecessor and successor, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Adams finally gets his due in the skilled hands of America’s premier popular historian. 10. The Inn at Little Washington, by Jay Levin (hardcover, $27.95). Last year’s No. 1 bestseller, this is a behind - the scenes look at the famous inn and restaurant and its formula for success. Featuring beautiful color photos and a few of Chef Patrick O'Connell’s recipes, this combines the appeal of a, coffee-table book with a fascinating business success story. All of the books are for sale at the Old Sperryville Bookshop, or may be ordered by phone or mail, by calling 540/987-8444 or by e-mail to bookchurch@earthlink.net. 2001 From Page A1 insulated from the mindless acts of terror that suddenly became an experience and a memory. We knew too that more reasons had been added to that list, “Why I love Rappahannock.” Those awful events and our place here in Rappahannock should give us a new perspective and underscore the benefits we enjoy. We will feel more love now and will miss more those of us who passed this year: Graham Hackley, JefT MacNelly, Jessica Pruitt, Robert Dennis, Rowland Evans, Everett Smith Jr., and too many others. We will have greater respect and care more for our elders and parents, children and neighbors. We will consider the opinions and rationale of others, and we will not vilify or deride them for their stances on those issues that we hold so dear. We will wonder and be thankful for our differences, and for our similarities as well. We will be supportive of our community and church leaders, our teachers and school administrators, and we will expect their continued efforts and support for us. We will work hard on community and family affairs and issues, and we will forward our viewpoints with all of our energies, but we will, with grace, accept the decisions that are made. We will live our lives a little better than we have, and we will seek to better the lives of others. We will respect . . . we will love . . . we will nurture . . . we will never forget. The Perfect Gift ...Anytime UHWKSTK/ On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-hound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the Rappahannock News plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Rappahannock News staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the Rappahannock News office or call 540-675-3338 for your copy “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage

• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B6 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Real Estate/B6 January 2, 2002 Section B www.timescommunity.com In Brief Rhodes' book now available Dale P. Rhodes Sr. of Culpeper recently released his first book of poetry, Daddy's Apple Tree, and it may be purchased locally at the Old Sperryville Bookshop. Rhodes was born in Culpeper and was the youngest of eight children. He was raised in Lignum, a son of the Frances White Rhodes of Schuyler and John Rhodes of Charlottesville. He was educated through the Culpeper Public School System. Rhodes began writing as a junior in high school. After high school, working and starting a family took center stage in his life and he only wrote occasionally for the next ten years. The death of his father stirred emotions inside of him that soon found their way onto paper and thus he published his first book. Rhodes lived in the Rappahannock area during the JBp's. * „ C He is a single father of two teenage boys. Dale Jr. and Andy. The book was published by Woolfolk Publications in Bowling Green, Va. For additional information about Daddy's Apple Tree contact Mr. Rhodes at 3991355. County residents encouraged to join rehearsals 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. Meeting on Housing and Homelessness The Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission and the Continuum of Care Committee invite persons interested in transitional housing and housing for the homeless to a meeting to discuss the development of a regional Continuum of Care plan. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan 8 at the Culpeper Public Library at the Southgate ..Shopping Center in Culpeper at noon. Reservations are requested tjy contacting the Commission hotfices at 829-7450. v The proposed plan will 'incorporate the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock in Planning District Nine. The continuum of care process seeks federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for emergency shelters, transitional housing and Chousing services to help prevent iiomelessness. Contact Gary Christie at 8297450 with questions or accessibility information. Funds available for housing repairs Rapidan Better Housing, a non-profit company is assisting homeowners with adding modern ■indoor plumbing to their homes. Sadly, Virginia is second in the nation 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. The Eastern Screech Owl Backyard r Happenings < Jim Bywaters The Screech Owl, in one form or another, is found throughout the United States. Canada and Mexico. They occur in the Virginia Piedmont almost anywhere they can find hollow trees for nesting and rodents for food. Eastern Screech Owls are commonly found in our area where they are permanent residents. The Screech Owl, our second smallest owl, occurs in three-color phases, gray, reddish and a rare brown. In the red phase, bird’s upper parts are reddish, indistinctly streaked with black. The under parts are barred with red and black. In the gray phase, the upper parts are a rather drab gray lightly barred with dark drab gray and the under parts are barred with black. The brown phase is like the gray phase except the upper parts are a warm brown. The eyes are large and yellow. The sexes are alike except females will be larger than the males. Length is about nine inches and the wingspan is about 18 inches. The nesting site is usually a tree or tall stump. Woodpecker holes are often used. The birds will also use birdhouses if the entrance is large enough and the house is in a suitable location. They will sometimes nest in houses, if the house is near the woods. The Screech Owls eat almost any form of life it can find and catch and is wholly beneficial as a great part of its diet is mice and rats. Other foods include insect-life, beetles, moths, worms, crawfish, lizards, spiders and fish when the opportunity arises. The owls also take small birds up to the size of a dove. However, birds seem to be a lesser part of the owl’s diet. It should be remembered that owls and all birds of prey perform an important function in nature; weeding out the sickly, diseased and infirm animals and birds. They also prey on whatever is easiest to catch and common such as the hated House Sparrows and Starlings. The voice of the owl is not a screech as its name implies. instead, it is a weird quivering call, usually heard in spring. In the old days, this mournful wail was said to be an omen of death. Superstitious residents would perform such rituals as turning their left shoe upside down or pulling the left trouser pocket inside out as a preventive measure. The birds are quite protective of their young and the*y have been known to attack an intruder savagely. The screech owls have adapted quite well to living near humans. They exist in . towns and even in the larger cities, possibly because of the abundant supply of nesting sites and never-ending supply of mice and rats that are associated with man and his dwellings. In flight, the screech owl seldom glides or sails for more than, a few seconds. Normal flight is a series of steady wing heats that is sometimes quite erratic. The flight looks sloppy but the birds have an uncanny ability to dodge through thick foliage and their flight is quite noiseless. Although the screech owl is found in three sharply defined color phases, these Lare in no way a sexual difference. Male and female birds occur haphazardly in both the red. gray and brown phases. Screech owls can be long lived and some birds have lived for over 20 vears. Enemies of the screen owls are hawks, larger owls, especially the barred owl, and great horned owls that hunt them down at any opportunity. One of the biggest killers of owls is an automobile and thousands are killed along our highways each year. Happy Birding! Jim Bywaters. Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via e-mail at birdwatcher 328@yahoo.com or mail at PO. Box 8. Flint Hill. Va. 22627. Bill Charlap to open new Theatre season The noted New York jazz pianist Bill Charlap will travel to Rappahannock County to give a concert at the Theatre at Washington, on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. This will be the third January in a row that Charlap has appeared at the Theatre, and this year the concert will open the new season at the Theatre. In this solo piano concert, Charlap will be playing jazz classics and American popular songs. Each year, his already fine reputation grows as reviews of his CDs and concerts appear in the national and overseas press. Of his playing on the recent CD, “Written in the Stars”, The Washington Post wrote “Bill Charlap is a master of jazz tninimalism. The New York pianist plays quietly, with a sort of romantic intimacy, and he leaves, lots of breathing room between his phrases. But the note clusters he does play are so perfectly shaped, articulated with such a pure bell-like tone, that he distills the melodic and emotional essence of every standard he tackles.” Writing of a concert in Chicago, the Chicago Tribune referred to his “technique, sensitivity of touch, rhythmic sophistication and harmonic imagination.” Reviewing a series of performances in London last year, Britain’s newspaper The Guardian was full of praise for “the New Yorker (who) brings a casual and reticent charm and a compelling fragile fluency” and noted that he “exhibited the mercurial mobility and sparkle that have made him so much in demand.” Charlap’s fans are looking forward to his next CD, “Stardust,” a tribute to Hoagy Carmichael. It is to be released on the BlueiNote Label in April, and features hfs-lrio with special guests Tony Bennett, Shirley Horne, Jim Hall and Frank Wess. Meanwhile, however, everyone is invited to hear Bill Charlap’s live, solo performance at the Theatre at Washington, on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. Reservations are recommended. For reservations, or to obtain a copy of the Theatre's new schedule, phone 675-1253 or send e-mail to Theatre Va@aol .com. lions enjoy musicians By Bob Scott Special to the Rappahannock News An enthusiastic audience gave standing ovations to two talented young musicians at the recent Lions Club annual Christmas party. Nicole Espinola, pianist and Brienna Moineau, soprano, had been first place winners at last year’s Bland Music Contest and were invited to provide the featured entertainment for the party program. Miss Moineau was accompanied by her mother, Nancy Hitching on the violin and by Emma Sue Amos at the piano. The 2002 Bland Contest is scheduled to be held at The Theatre in Washington on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. PIANIST: Nicole Espinola entertained Lions Club members at their annual Christmas party recently. If your New Year’s resolution for 2002 is to quit smoking, you're not alone. According to the American Lung Association, nearly 70 percent of smokers want to quit and many choose the dawn of a new year to try to kick the habit. The American Lung Association of Virginia offers the following tips to make quitting a reality: • Set a date for quitting - a good choice is a time when your life is most normal and predictable. • Remove cigarettes, ashtrays, matches and lighters from your home, office and car. • Keep a supply of low calorie : • snacks handy. • Spend more time in places that don't allow smoking. • Tell everyone you're going to quit smoking. • Plan what you'll do instead of smoking. • Call a friend if you need help. • Call the American Lung Association and get your free copy of our Quit Smoking Action Plan. For more information, call the Lung Association office at 1-800LUNG USA. Photos courtesy of Bruce Jones SOPRANO: Brienna Moineau, left, accompanied by her mother, Nancy Hitching, center, on the violin and Emma Sue Amos at the piano were featured guests at the Lions' gathering. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com

Church ■■ , Activities County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday. Jan. 6 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 Short) is pastor and invites the public. 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. 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. Baptism and Morning Prayer 9:15 a m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a m. Bishop's Visit and Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study, Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Sunday: Every first and third Sunday First Sunday 2 p.m. Third Sunday 10:30 a.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. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service, guest speaker 11 a.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. 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. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Amissville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. 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. 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 Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. . Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Holiday visitors abound in Boston Belated birthday wishes go out to Bo Pittman who became a teenager on Saturday. Dec. 22; truly a great Christmas present for his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Jim Pittman. 13 years ago. Christmas holiday guests of Mrs. Mary Nicholson were Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Meredith and sons of Reva, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Meredith and family of Leon, Miss Cindv Nicholson, Miss Phyliss Riley and Dickie Jenkins. Dickie Jenkins also visited his mother. Mrs. Geneva Jenkins at Nethers Mill on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson and family were called to the home of Mr. Robinson's mother, Mrs. Mae Baltzinger in Edgewater, Fla. the pre-Christmas weekend, due to the death of Mr. Robinson’s, grandmother. Our condolences go out to the family. Auditions for Windmore Foundation for the Arts Children’s Theater play entitled “Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady” will take place at Culpeper Middle School on Jan. 2 from 3:30 until 5 p.m. For information call the office in Griffinsburg at 547-2555. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, joined by Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 Joel Peregory, Heidi and Kenny of Catlett were Christmas Day guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen in Mauertown. Mrs. Irene Terry was a Christmas Eve overnight guest of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Terry and family in Broadway. Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Racey and Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Corbin recently visited their sister, Mrs. Ray Thomas and family in Baltimore. Mrs. Ray Frazier accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville were Thursday callers of Mrs. Marvin Meade on Hash Lane. Christmas Day guests of Rev. and Mrs. L.D. Savage were Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family. Luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Christmas Day were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Robinson. Mark, Mitsy and Timmy, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Robinson and Ray Wharton. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family were Miss Brenda Frazier. Mrs. Eunice Meade, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Leavell, Cody and “Lexie” and Billy Meade, all of Culpeper. Also from Culpeper Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler, Mrs. Sue Warner and Alex, Mrs. Linda Weakley and Gary Meadows of Standardsville and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville. Mrs. Atkins remained as an overnight guest of her brother and family. The Board of Directors for Windmore Foundation will meet at the Griffinsburg office on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and family were in Dunn, N.C. during the weekend to attend funeral services for Mrs. Grigsby's mother. Mrs. Edward Deane, who passed away earlier in the week at a hospital in Spartansburg, S.C. She was also a sister of Rev. Savage and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family. Our prayers are for the recovery for Mrs. Edith Green, who is improving at home, following a stay in Culpeper Regional Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Jenkins and Mrs. Irene Terry of Scrabble Road were Christmas Day guests of Mrs. Dorothy Miller in Culpeper. Members of the Tharp family gathered at the home of Miss Mary Tharp on Aaron Mountain Road last Sunday for their preChristmas annual meeting. Mrs. Janet Peregory and children, Joseph and Jennifer accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville dined at Golden Corral in Culpeper on Sunday and were joined there by Mr. and Mrs. Slim Settle of Flint Hill, Mrs. Marsha Savage and daughters, Devonna and Whitney of Rixeyville, Ray Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Wharton and their daughters, Esther, Debra, and Mrs. Joanna Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and daughters, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark, joined by Joel Peregory and chib dren, Heidi and Kenny of Catlett and D.J. Frye of Washington were preChristmas luncheon guests on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory in Front Royal. Make going to church a good resolution for the New Year and for those of you in the area Rev. Virgil Wilson and congregation invite you to attend Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11 a.m. at Slate Mills Baptist Church. Have a great week and a wonderful New Year. Flint Hill homes welcome guests Jim Curtis of Linden and Catherine Riley of Amissville were guests on Christmas Day of Jack and Mary Curtis. Harlen and Ann Jones of Clermont, Fla. left on Thursday for their home after a visit among relatives and friends in the area for a couple weeks. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The public is invited. Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mrs. Edna Lillard were Edgar and Rosa Hawkins, Ashley and Robert of Fredericksburg. Dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mrs. Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins and Edith Graves of Fredericksburg, Leon Lillard of Winchester, Allison Lillard of Manassas, Mark and Diane Graves and Katelyn of Summerduck and Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Lois and Wilson Duncan and Chip of Broad Run. Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gentry and children, Maggie and Molly of Nokesville were Sunday visitors of his grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Danny Lillard and son Dexter of Selma, N.C. spent a couple days with his mother, Mrs. Mabel Lillard. Spending Christmas Day in the Lillard home were Jimmy and Betty Lillard, Tommy and Linda Lillard, Jean Lillard, Michael Lillard, David and Mary Lillard, Andy and Christine Arnold, Steven Lillard, Clark and Debra Moats, Tony and Diane Green. Joan Spence of Richmond, Sarah Spence of Manassas and Dennis and Betty Grove and children, Eric and Jennifer of Front Royal were Christmas Day guests of their mother, Mrs. Kathleen Lee. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. The pastor Robert Goff invites the public. Christmas dinner guests on Monday in the home of Mrs. Barbara Gentry were Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Dodson of Staunton, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dunn and children, Ann and Erin of Mineral, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gentry and children, Shirley, Brendon and Joe of Herndon. Curtis and Theresa Vest and children, Jamie, Justin and Casey of Virginia Beach’ were Saturday overnight guests of his grandmother, Mrs. Christine Vest. Visiting Mrs. Vest on Christmas Day were Johnny and Dee Vest, and Michael and Janet Vest, all of Virginia Beach, Rodney and Jo Vest and Charles and Pat Whorton of Woodville, Mark and Crystal Werner and Allen and Tim Vest. A celebration was held recently to honor Mrs. Mabel Lillard for 75 years of membership in the Flint Hill United Methodist Church. Our deepest sympathy te Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Foster and family on the death of their son, Troy Davis Foster.] A funeral service was' held on Thursday at the! Turner-Robertshaw Funeral] Home in Front Royal with! interment in the Flint Hill] Cemetery. Have a wonderful New Year! Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. 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Washington residents entertain On Saturday, Dec. 22 Frank Moffett and his mother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett attended an open house party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family in Fairfax Station. Mrs. Erma Jenkins had hip surgery on Friday. Dec. 28 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. We pray for a nice recovery. Uur condolences to Jimmy and Mary Ellen Foster of Flint Hill on the tragic automobile accident of their son, Troy on Friday, Dec. 21. Happy birthday to our great-grandson, Robert Falls in Woodville who will celebrate his tenth birthday on Thursday, Jan. 3. He is the son of Tim and Edie Falls. Richard Simmons returned home on Christmas Eve after having surgery in Winchester Hospital and is recuperating nicely. Miss Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md. was a Christmas Eve visitor of Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Also Washington By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 visiting were Kenny Miller and Greg of Stafford. Guests Christmas Eve of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls and children Samantha and Robert in Woodville were Mr. and Mrs. John R. Eastham of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Foster of Chesterfield, Mich., Kenny Miller of Stafford, Sarah Brown, Amanda Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Ruth Clark attended the Woodville Baptist Church play on Sunday, Dec. 23 in which her two great-grandchildren, Robert and Samantha Falls were participants. Richie Eastham of Front Royal was a recent visitor of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier of Castleton were Wednesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday, Dec. 23 visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Brenda McDonald and children Megan and Danny of Haymarket, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark of Manassas, Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Foster of Chesterfield, Mich:, Kenny Miller of Stafford, and Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Frazier and family of Spotsylvania were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family of Fairfax Station and Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett were New Year’s Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. On Saturday, Dec. 22 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey and children, Peyton and Stuart of Huntly and Mrs. Marilyn Bailey attended a Christmas party in Bel Air, Md. Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Bailey Jr. of Harrisonburg were Sunday. Dec. 23 guests of Mrs. Marilyn Bailey. Guests during the Christmas holiday of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McGuire of Vienna, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler and daughter, Kayla of Falls Church and Bill Covell of McLean. Dinner guests Christmas Day of Mrs. Alice Butler were Mrs. Erma Jenkins, Jeff and Jean Butler, Rachael Berta and Michael Berta. On Christmas hve Mrs. Marilyn Bailey entertained with 24 relatives at her home on Warren Avenue. Mrs. Marilyn Bailey had 13 relatives for dinner on Christmas Day. Guests Christmas Day of Mrs. Addie Keyser and Mrs. Virginia Cloud were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser. Michelle Keyser and Jim McFlore of Alexandria, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser and children. Katie and David and Ms. Debbie Smallwood of Winchester, Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal and Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill. Have a safe and joyous New Year! New Year greetings from Amissville Happy New Year to one and all! May this year be prosperous and joyful one for everyone. The cold weather has finally hit us, hopefully some snow will be following soon. The Amissville Community Christmas Fund delivered 35 poinsettias, 22 fruit baskets, and 15 food boxes to the people in our community before the Christmas holiday. Mrs. Dorothy Hackley, Nancy Nicholas, Amy Hitt and Alice Hitt assembled the fruit baskets on Dec. 21 and Charlie Priest, Charlie Mills, Roger Poe, Bootie Smith, Perry Rudicille, all of the Ruritan Club, delivered the poinsettias and fruit baskets that after Amissville By AMY HITT 937-3401 noon. Jan Makela and Faye Smoot along with the youth from the United Methodist Church and Sandy Carter’s Girl Scout Troop assembled the food boxes that evening for delivery on Dec. 22. Members of the AACA, Connie Payne’s Girl Scout Troop, Irma Holmes, Mary Hitt, Jan and Ron Makela, Amy Hitt, Bootie Smith, and Perry Rudicille, all helped deliver the food boxes and several fruit baskets. The fund drive was a big success and we thank all those that contributed either with physical help or monetary help. The families and elderly of our community really appreciated your thoughtfulness. The Amissville Baptist Church welcomed Pastor Ed Taylor and his family this week to our community. The Taylors arrived on Dec. 27 with tons of help from the parishioners. Dr. Taylor’s first sermon was Dec. 30. Happy birthday wishes are extended to the following: Arthur Brown, Richard Stover, Charles Griffith, Florence Tidman, Maggie Bracewell, Martin Hitt, Alice Lawrence, Bessie Settle, Virginia Settle, Mille Mcghee, Everett Smith, Beverly Lawrence Shortess, Sandy Oliver, Jacqueline Dawson, Eric Keller, Eric Hitt, Zachary Herbert, Madison Herbert, Luke Morrison, Lauren Morrison, Mattie Nawrocki, Christian Nawrocki. Happy first birthday to Megan Massie! Have a great holiday week and call me or e-mail me with your news. Sperryville highlights of the week Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 . I have always been told *yhen you’re happy, time just slips away. It has slipped so fast, I had to be called and reminded this was a News day. So, if there isn’t much hews, its because I have been just too happy. | ■ I hope all of you have enjoyed the holidays with friends and family, and are peady to carry out all your New Years’ resolutions. There were many birthdays in December, so a belated happy birthday to each of you. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Atkins of Flint Hill surprised their daughter, Brittany with a party at “Melting Pot Pizza” in Front Royal. Those helping her celebrate were Linda and Richie Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Jenkins and Dale, Mr. and Mrs. David Dodson, Cody and Brittani, Dean Atkins, Marshall Dodson, Netus Dodson, Carolyn and Holly Childrey, Lisa and Eric Weimer, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Seay of Fork Union, Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen and Ashleigh of Washington, Ms. Angie Good, Whitney Makieyla and Bryce, all of Luray. Brittany received many nice gifts and was seven years bid on Dec. 21. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Seay were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Neal Atkins and Brittany of Flint Hill. '.[• Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser had as their hdliday ■guests, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser, Katie and David and Ms. Deborah Keyser, all of ■Winchester and Josh Smallwood and Amanda .Turner of Radford. V On Thursday their guests were Miss Anne Dwyer and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heatherton of Culpeper, Mr. Mike Fitzhugh of Maryland and Mr. Robert Armentrout of Flint Hill. Ms. Jeannie Dwyer had a Christmas party on Dec. 22 with many family members and friends. Games were played and a good time was enjoyed by all. Mr. Jimmy Wayland has returned home after having heart surgery in Fairfax Hospital. We wish all those sick a speedy recovery. Make it a good week! ESTEE LAUDER HAVE IT ALL TOTAL SKINCARE KIT Yours for 25.00 with any Estee Lauder purchase. Worth 80.00 Treat your face and body to these superstar essentials: • Daywear Protective Anti-Oxidant Creme SPF • Futurist Full Treatment Lipstick SPF 15 15 • Idealist Skin Refinisher • So Polished Exfoliating Scrub • SeaFoam Wash Cel Cleanser • Change Purse • Terrific Travel-sized Tote Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. ISTtfc SofV)W>ed * tiW >tu$ *vW» * &«.#*>* •<jj jf. *' r?\ . /?;i JSTI'l Q£ UJ Q ' 5. & * ‘ te UJ Peebles Groat Fashions. Great Prices Every Day! WARRENTON CENTER • WARREN ION, VA • 040) I47-1H.H) • HOURS Ml >N -SAI 10-4; SUN 1 J t< Upcoming Events 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 3490632 or Arthur Drago at 635-7554. NSI)All members to meet The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter. NSDAR will meet on Tuesday, Jan 8 at Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison at 1:30 p.m. The program will be ‘ Expedition of Lewis and Clark. 1804-1806." 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 S20 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 fan 16 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 16 and not again until Feb. 6. 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 Yoga with Lilo o Do,you want to be more flexible and fee! 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 1 Transparent ing 'program set Transparenting is a program for divorcing parents to learn how to help their children adjust to the changes related to divorce. The program is offered by the Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services Board at Madison on Jan. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m.; at Fauquier on Feb 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. and at Culpeper on March 13 from 2 to 6 p.m. Call 347-7620 or 948-5911 for information and to register. Casino Night 2002 planned Plans are currently underway for another elegant and fun filled evening 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/sociaJ 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 d'oeuvres. $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. 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 8252028 or Dot Schaeffer at 829-1041. 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 foi 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, pizza, 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. Yoga classes in I lame 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 ^r to register Aerobic classes planned Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday j and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For additional j information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Deadline draws nears High school seniors, including those being homeschooled, from the counties of Rappahannock: Page and Shenandoah are invited to write 500-750 wed essays on the subject: “What it will take for me to be a good American . citizen in the next twenty years " The deadline tor submission is Jan. 18, 2002. The entries will be collected from each high 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 Allen Louderback in their Richmond (temporary) home during the two weeks.

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Read your ad carefully the first tone it appears in the papers. If it contains an error, or if you wish to make changes, can at once. No adjustments wi be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertise ment. All errors must be reported by 3:00 p.m. Monday totowk^ji the date of publication. Times Community Newspapers wi not accept liability tor its failure, tor any cause, to insert an advert < tisement and reserves the right to reject any advertisement deemed objectionable in subject matter, phraseology or setups - Times Community Newspapers are not liable tor toe quality of; advertised products or services. Rentals Apartments SPERRYVILLE, 4BR. 2 BA. (1500 sq. ft.), Very nice. No pets/smoking. $975/mo Call Brian 540-987-1010. MIOOLEBURQ: French country house recently painted, 4 BR, 3.5 BA on 16 ac. $2,950/mo. 202-215-6946 or 202333-7332x105. Furnished BR, $325/mo. Vfe utilities. Whole house privileges. 540-9879344 too ■■ - * : fW ••■P: By Own*# ELEGANT, 3 Br., 2.5 Ba. TH. Fpl, FR, deck, hrdwd/ ceramic, gar., many upgrades. 703431-2532. Open House 12/29. 10-2pm. 256 •Must- "" For Sate BOOTS: WESTERN & work boots from Justin, Double-H, Nocona. Texas, Dan Post, Sage, Abilene, Dingo. Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton, 540-4391395 FREE equip! FREE install Local charnels nowavafeble! New subscribers only. 1-60Q459-7357 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, 13MW2, 0936 DEN. Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton 540-4391395 /-\ 273 s_/ TO GOOD HOME only Young "Torti" cat Very sweet Please call Bull Run Veterinary Hospital. 703-754-4146 294 Giveaways V._‘J FREE TO GOOD home black lab mi* puppies, born Thanksgiving, Males & females 540439-2267 SEEKING GOOD HOME for Max a 1 '/fc yr. neut. male Lab White, very loving, all shots up to date, 95 lbs, needs to be single dog. great for retired person or family with kids to play with. Found as stray. Call 540-351-0397 Iv msg if before 5pm. The one stop shop for complete home decorating services Floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, slip covers & upholstery. Residential & Commercial. Rt. 211, Amiss villa, VA 937-5500 --i 400 Adoption ; .- . ADOPTION: 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 v Licenses ABC LICENSE Foster - Harris LLC trading as Foster Harris House Bed & Breakfast, 189 Main Street, Washington, Rappahannock, Virginia 22747-0333 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Bed & Breakfast license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Patrick Corbett 01-02, 01-09-02 *408598 AnthfUM* : Classics ■ .v-. f.i 1959 STUDEBAKER SILVER Hawk Coupe. V-B. auto, rebuilt engine. Needs lots of work, new tires and NOS parts $1200/best Offer. 540-347-4997 after 6pm or 540 2191972 (cell) r— 609 Automobiles V. ..J 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 nit . V6, 5 so, immaculate condition inside & out. Runs perfect. New timing belt, water pump, 17" Mills Miglia wheels, new tires. CD, Infinity package. All records included $10,700. 540347-4997 after 6PM. CHEVY '99 TAHOE 2 tone, leather. CD. 52k miles, fully loaded. $19,500 obo. 540-8623707 or 703-509-5177 675 Trucks / Pickups 'ORD 700 DUMP Truck ’81 w/ 7 1/2 x 4/1/2 x 16 ft bed $6500 obo 540338-5400 1AVE 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 REAL ESTATE CLASSES at Coldwell Banker Stevens, I Realtors January 8 - March 5 6:30-10:00 PM Held at our Warrenton Office Please contact Phyllis Hunt Managing Broker to register 540-349-4800 Sales INSIDE & OUTSIDE FT, good benefits. No phone calls Apply in person to: 806 N. Main St Culpeper, VA 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 DRIVERS/CDL Dump Trailers Local. Year Round Good pav 540-229-3769 703-754-1833 McFarland Trucking _Chantilly AUTO BODY TECH Exp. only all facets of auto body repair required. Manassas, VA 703-366-2700 ARCHITECTURAL INTERN with AutoCAD exp. for small progressive architectural firm. Send resume to: JFT -AIA 15 S. 5th St. Warrenton, VA 20186 CLASSIFIED ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 FAX 540-349-8676 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: (pwtfty 11E. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA or call Rob: 540-347-9000 Pets Kappanannock Animal Welfare League Lamitill Rt East of Amiss.\ ille Daily MX? .1 rn. • 1:00 p m except »'U*sed Wed. it Sun. lliese wonderful dogs need a good home. Sheba Sonya Sheba is a sweet, gentle, smallish, 5-6 year old spayed husky mix. Sonya is a pretty, affectionate, well behaVed, 1-2 year old spayed pointer mix. t ome s»v these lo\ ing dogs! 340-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 <v..Ue mail) 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. Fax resume to: 703-858-9509 Legal Notices 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. February 4. 2002 at 7:00 PM in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia, in order to consider the following application: SE #01-12-01 Farfelu Crest Hill Partnership, d/b/a Farfelu Vineyards, desires a Special Exception permit to construct a caretaker s dwelling on their property located at 13058 Crest Hill Road in Flint Hill (Tax Map 15. Parcel 17. 86.51 acres, zoned A'-Agricultural, Jackson District). Use allowed under Section 170-36A (more than 1 dwelling on a lot or parcel of the Rappahannock County Code. A copy of the foregoing 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, January 16, 2002 at 7:30 PM 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 01 -02, 01 -09, 01 -16-02 #408589 TRUSTEE’S SALE OF 326 SEVEN PONDS ROAD Amissville Virginia Pursuant to the terms of a deed ot trust dated December 29. 1999 in the original principal amount ot $173,500 00. recorded in the Clerk's Office. Circuit Court of Rappahann: ck County. Virginia as Instrument Number 00-12 it page 1 the property briefly described below will be . iffered tor sale at public auction: Lot 3. Rappahannock Mountain Estates. Section B, containing 5.0196 acres, more or less, as the same is duly dedicated platted and recorded in Deed Book 85 at page 503; among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia, as more particularly described in the referenced Deed of Trust, (the Pr operty") The sale will take place on January Mt 200? at 1:00 p.m at the main entrance to the building .housing the Circuit-Court ot Rappahannock County. .sms. A deposit in toe ioirn ot certified muds m the civ nnt of $10,000 00 or to o ot the successful bid. whichever is lower .■ required of.any bidder at the time of sale. Closing within fifteen (15) days of sale, lime is of the essence. Additional terms may be announced at sale Purchaser to pay all closing costs. , StepheTi B Wood, Sandra Ulloa and F & M Services, L.C , Substitute Trustees FOR INFORMATION CONACT: Stephen B Wood Friedman & MacFadyen. PA. 1601 Rolling Hills Drive. Ste 125 Richmond Virginia 23229 Telephone (804) 288-0088 Ret. k 200388 01-02, 01-09-02 #408570 JOIN THE TEAM AT MEADOW GLEN, Leesburg's newest assisted living residence. There are immediate openings for: ✓ Med Tech Full Time / Part Time ✓ Housekeeper Part Time /, Prep Cook Full Time Visit us today. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits in addition to the pleasure of working in a brand new, 40- bed facility. Meadow Glen of Leesburg 315 Dry Mill Road, SE Leesburg, VA 20175 Legal Notices TRUSTEES SALE OF 411 MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON, VA IN EXECUTION OF A Certain Deed of Trust from Frances Walker EkJred to Peter J. Luke and Sharon G. Luke, Trustees, dated October 6, 1995 and recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circufi Court of Rappahannock County in Deed Book 216 at page 176, default having been made and th* 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 00-132T 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 ot land, lying and • being in the town of Washington, Hampton Magisterial District of Rappahannock County, * Virginia being known and designated as 16940' 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), dat6d 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 CpURTHOUSE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA. DATE OF SALE: JANUARY 10, 2002 AT 1:00 p.m. . TERMS OF SALE: All cash upon presentation oi 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 ott:e; terms of sale as may be appropriate at the ’!! 1' sn!e. Tnis sale is also made pursuant to the diiet.ticns of the beneiiciaries of that Deed of Trust recorded in Deed Book 227, at Page 607 that Trust recorded in the Clerk's Office of the C.icim 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 Standardsyille, Va 22973-0218 (804) 985-7744 12-12, 12-19, 12-26-01 and 01-02 01-09-02 #407066

Rappahannock News UNIQUE SALES OPPORTUNITY Well established local insurance agency with 27 years experience meeting the needs of the local community is looking to add two sales persons^ to their financial services department. Full training and support can be ex pected with considerable Opportunity for fi nancial advancement. For details call C. Michael Rich, President, Rich Insurance .Agency, Inc. at 703-777-4415 or fax your ‘ resume to his attention 703-777-5414 or email to www.ridiinsun*ice@en)lsxom see our website® www.richmsurancexoni I AVell established local insurance agency with 27 years experience meeting the needs of the local community is looking to add an inside telephone sales and service person to their persona] lines insurance department. Full training and extensive advertising support can be expected. Base salary plus commission, and benefits with considerable opportunity for financial advancement. Contact: C. Michael Rich, President Rich Insurance Agency, Inc. at 703-777-4415 or fox 703-777-5414 or emai towvwv.richinsurance@orols.com see our website® www.richinsmance.com 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. Fax resume to: 703-858-9509 ACCOUNTING CLERK/PT International freight forwarder located in Sterling is seeking a part time accounting clerk, experience in accounts payable/accounts receivable a plus, approx. 25 hrs/ wk. Salary commensurate with experience. Please email resume to david@gtsiad.com or fax to (703) 834-2655 EOE COOK/SUPERVISOR Full-time cook needed at Long Term Care facility for Dietary Department. Food service experience preferred. Pay commensurate ‘with experience. DIETARY AIDE Prefer Healthcare experience but will train. Must be able to read/ speak English. Hours: 12:30pm-8:30pm If interested come in and fill out application or fax resume. HERITAGE HALL NURSING & REHAB 122 Morvan Park Road NW Leesburg, VA 20175 703/777-8700 Fax: 703/777-1532 EOE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTBILINGUAL 4PA is global consulting firm based in Ashburn, VA that evaluates project systems for the process industries. We are in search of a top-level admin, assistant with several years' experience to join our Corporate Admin, .team in support of our Latin American Office located in Ashburn. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish required (knowledge of Portuguese a plus). A positive attitude and a sense of humor are essential. Must be able to juggle many responsibilities simultaneously and work with little supervision. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred Must possess outstanding clerical skills. IPA Offers excellent benefits. Salary $30,000+ Please e-mail your resume to E. Reynolds at: ereynolds@ipaglobal.com or fax to (703) 729-8301 MORTGAGE BANKING/ ACCOUNTANT Access National Bank seeks an individual with a minimum of one year accounting experience in mortgage banking. Duties consist of account reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable. preparation of financial statements and other general accounting functions. Requires computer literacy and a minimum of an associates degree in accounting. E-mail your qualifications and compensation history to onlinebanking@acccssnational bank.com or fax to 703-871 -2139. eoe: Access National Bank 14006 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Chantilly. VA 20151 MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Eurotherm Controls, a distributor of industrial instrumentation has an immediate opening for a Marketing Communications Assistant to be responsible for maintaining and dis tributing product literature. Additional marketing duties to be assigned include direct marketing, trade show planning & sales lead lulflllment. An AAS in Marketing or Sales or related experience required. Must possess strong skills in MS Office & internet navigation. Effective speaking, writing and organizational skills mandatory, as well as ability to do scheduling and inventory management. Must be able to lift 35 pounds & willing to do occa sional travel. Familiarity with database management would be a plus. Eurotherm offers a comprehensive benefit package and liberal time off. To apply send or fax resume to Human Resources at: Fax: (703)669-1616 or mail to 741 F Miller Drive Leesburg, VA 20175 Dulles Town Center, the areas newest regional mall, is seeking an energetic, organized team player to fill our open full-time position: Marketing Assistant/ Special Events Coordinator Please email your resume to dullestowncenter® hotmail.com. No calls please! ADMINISTRATOR Northern Virginia's largest provider of affordable housing is seeking individual to manage 240 unit Section 202/236 elderly and disabled apartnrent community located in Reston. Knowledge of HI I) regulations preferred. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package. Please forward resume to: Fellowship Square Foundation 560 Herndon Pkwy, Ste 340 Herndon, VA 20170 703-471-9895 FAX FsfSunidial.com RECORDS MANAGEMENT/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IPA is a global consulting firm based in Ashburn, VA that evaluates project systems for the process industries. We are in search of an experienced records management clerk to join the Products Development Group. This job involves inventory control of workbooks and backup project documents, tracking workbooks on-line, coding, filing and other administrative duties as needed. A positive attitude is essential. Excellent clerical and organizational skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Word preferred. IPA offers excellent benefits. Salary $25,000+. Please e-mail your resume to K. Brown at: kbrown@ipaqlobal.com or fax to (703) 729-8301 COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR/FULL-TIME Ensures flow of data in operations of departmental computer systems, Internet connections & peripheral equipment. Paginatior process knowledge desired. Computer Technology degree with 1-3 years system administration or equivalent certification/job experience. PC/Macintosh knowledge. Inter net application experience for workstations and troubleshooting skills required. Understanding of 10 base T & 100 base T networking and TCP/IP desirable. Fax 301-662-6538; email jobs@fredericknewspost.com. The Frederick News-Post, 467 W. Patrick Street, Suite 11, Frederick, MD 21701. EOF. JOIN THE TEAM AT MEADOW GLEN, Leesburg’s newest assisted living residence. There are immediate openings for: / Med Tech Full Time / Part Time / Housekeeper Part Time / Prep Cook Full Time Visit us today. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits in addition to the pleasure of working in a brand new, 40- bed facility. Meadow Glen of Leesburg 315 Dry Mill Road, SE Leesburg, VA 20175 Field Administrator (Great Falls. VA area) Administrative support functions, pay ioil. AR/AP and standard business correspondence. Minimum 2 years Construction experience required. The candidate should have excellent organizational skills. Proficient in all Microsoft office applications required. Fast paced environment. The candidate will be an integral part of a project team, so strong interpersonal skills are a must. We will accept Fax. e-mail, resume and cover letter by January 4. 2002. Cianbro Corporation Fax: (410) 036-3 I I I Attn: Terry Lemieux tiemieuxjg cianbro.com Woman and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. REHAB PROGRAM DIRECTOR/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Full time Registered Occupational Therapist with Long Term Care and PPG experience is needed to direct Rehab Department for 164 bed facility. Candidate must possess strong organizational. supervisory & managerial skills. Successful candidate will provide hands on service as well as supervision to our active, aggressive, positive outcome oriented Rehab Team. Send Resume to: Heritage Hall Nursing & Rehab 122 Morven Park Rd NW Leesburg, VA 20176 Fax: (703) 777-1532 EOE NURSING Bonuses!! Rapidly growing dialysis out-patient unit (Sterling, VA) is seeking the following positions: • Clinical Coordinator: Registered Nurse/Clinical Coordinator, HemoDialysis, experience preferred. • R/N. t Please call 703-444-8932 Ext 301 Ask for Evie or Janice CLASSIFIED (800) 852-4797 CHILD SERVICES COORDINATOR for The Haven and Vint Hill Programs FT Contractor/Grant Funded Position $ 11.00/hr Send cover letter and resume to: Fauquier Family Shelter Services P.O. Box 3599 Warrenton. VA 20188 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: 11E. Lee Hwy. Warrenton, VA or call Rob: 540-347-9000 WAREHOUSE PERSON The Furniture Store Distribution Center, located in Dulles. VA needs experienced shipping/receiving loading team members. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Experience in furniture handling preferred. We are looking for a hardworking, energetic individual who is self-motivated and wants to get ahead. Excellent compensation & benefit package. FurnitureStore 222820 Indian Creek Dr. Dulles, VA 20166 703-481-8884 EOE TOWN MANAGER Town of Warrenton, Virginia (7000) Town Manager. Competitive salary and benefits. Three managers since 1981. Eight member non-partisan Council elected for four year staggered terms. Five members elected by Ward, the Mayor, and two members elected at large. $12 million budget; 97 full-time employees. Requires Bachelor’s degree (MBA or MPA preferred); strong professional, administrative leadership; experience in finance, planning, personnel, and public relations, significant management experience and history of stable tenure. Must be committed to high quality of service delivery. Submit letter of application, detailed resume with salary history and work related references to: Lawrence Wales, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 1206 Laskin Toad, Suite 210, Virginia Beach, VA 23451; Fax 757-422-6617 or e-mail virginiabeach@springsted.com by January 16, 2002. For further information visit www.springsted.com EOE ELECTRICIANS Kxp. mechanics only are needed at this time to work year round in the Nort hern VA area. Competitive pay and §100.00 signing bonus after 30 davs. Must have valid driver's license, reliable transportation and hand tools. Excellent benefits including paid vacation, holidays. health and life insurance, and 401K. Phone 800-286-6741 M-F, 7:30a.m.-5p.m. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT IPA is a global consulting firm based in Ashburn, VA that evaluates project systems for the process Industries. We are in search of a top-level admin, assistant with several years' experience to join our Corporate Admin, team. A positive attitude and a sense of humor are essential. Must be able to juggle many responsibilities simultaneously and work with little supervision. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred. Must possess outstanding clerical skills. Fast notes or shorthand helpful. Reception backup is required periodically. IPA offers excellent benefits. Salary $30,000+. Please e-mail your resume to E. Reynolds at: ereynolds@ipaqlobal.com or fax to: (703) 729-8301 MORTGAGE BANKING/ ACCOUNTANT Access National Bank seeks an individual with a minimum of one year accounting experience in mortgage hanking. Duties consist of account reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable. preparation of financial statements and other general accounting functions. Requires computer literacy and a minimum of an associates degree in accounting. h-iTuul y-our qualifications and compensation history to onlinebankingCa accessnational h;uik.com or fax to 7()3-871 -2139. EOE Access National Bank 14006 Lee Jackson Memorial Hiehway Chantilly. VA 20151 REHAB PROGRAM DIRECTOR/ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Full time Registered Occupational Therapist with Long Term Care and PPG experience is needed to direct Rehab Department for 164 bed facility. Candidate must possess strong organizational. supervisory & managerial skills. Successful candidate will provide hands on service as well as supervision to our active, aggressive, positive outcome oriented Rehab Team. Send Resume to: Heritage Hall Nursing & Rehab 122 Morven Park Rd NW Leesburg, VA 20176 Fax: (703) 777-1532 EOE Wednesday. January 2. 2002 B5 Region I - TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR Saturday. January 12. 2002 - 9 a m. until 1 p.m. - Quality Inn Steven Kent - I-95 Exit 45 - 5 minutes south of Petersburg. VA School divisions are seeking teachers for the 20022003 school year All endorsements areas considered. Participating divisions include the counties of^Amelia. Charles City. Dinwiddie. Greensville. New Kent. Powhatan. Prince George. Surry and Sussex and the cities of Colonial Heights. Hopewell and Petersburg For additional information, call 804-469-4190 or 804-966-9651 OFFICE MANAGER Leading (ree care co. seeks energetic, flexible, client service oriented team placer to manage small Herndon/Dulles district office. Excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic are essential in our last paced environment. Proficiencv in MS Office required Non-smoking, casual office. Exc. benefits. No phone calls please Send/fa\/e-mail resume and cover letter to: Joan Spence, the ( are of Trees 13X50-E Barnsficld Kd. Herndon. \ A 20171 FAX: 703-471-1526 E-Mail: jspencea- thecareoflrees.com COMPUTER SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR/FULL-TIME Ensures flow of data in operations of departmental computer systems. Internet connections & peripheral equipment. Pagination process knowledge desired. Computer Technology degree with 1-3 years system administration or equivalent certification/job experience. PC/Macintosh knowledge. Internet application experience for workstations and troubleshooting skills required. Understanding of 10 base T & 100 base T networking and TCP. IP desirable. Fax 301-662-6538: email jobs@fredericknewspost.com. The Frederick News-Post, 467 W. Patrick Street, Suite 11, Frederick, MD 21701. EOE. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Eurotherm Controls, a distributor ot industrial instrumentation has an immediate opening for a Marketing Communications Assistant to be responsible lor maintaining and dis tributing product literature. Additional marketing duties to be assigned include direct marketing, trade show planning & sales lead fulfillment. An AAS in Marketing or Sales or related experience required. Must possess strong skills in MS Office & internet navigation. Effective speaking, writing and organizational skills mandatory, as well as ability to do scheduling and inventory management. Must be able to lift 35 [rounds <S; willing to do occa sional travel. Familiarity with database management would be a plus. Eurotherm offers a comprehensive benefit package and liberal time off. To apply send or fax resume to Human Resources at: hum an. resourcestCcontrols.eurotherTn.com Fax: (703)669-1616 or mail to 741 F Miller Drive Leesburg, VA 20175 tclo'uf *g.': ' wmammm—mr' / tanka Chevrolet 15 Lee-Jackson I ■* *1 CIEEZZZ3 MITSUBISHI l MOTORS Mitsubii t all Suzanne Holland to idvertise your dealership' ' 703 i 777-1110 With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call For Employment Advertising And Classified Advertising 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676

Ida Jones Long-time resident Ida Jones, 94, of Flint Hill died Wednesday, Dec. 26 at | Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. t She was bom July 4, 1907. Survivors, include a daughter, Nancy L. Jones of Flint Hill; nine grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Dec. 29 at Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville by the Rev. Forrest Freeman. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Flint Hill. Joynes Funeral Home Inc. in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Troy Foster Flint Hill resident Troy Davis Foster, 30, of Flint Hill died Friday, Dec. 21. He was born July 29, 1971 in Front Royal to Mary Ellen Atkins Foster and Jimmy Davis Foster of Flint Hill. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. Besides his parents, survivors include his girlfriend, Stephanie Marie Boyd of Front Royal; a son, Isaiah Davis Boyd; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lonia Atkins of Flint Hill and a sister, Penny Lynn Foster of Flint Hill. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Dec. 27 at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Interment followed at the Flint Hill Cemetery. Marie Williams Chester Gap resident Marie Pearson Williams, 83, of Chester Gap died Monday, Dec. 24 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Dec. 28 at Maddox Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Burke officiating. Burial followed at the Williams Family Cemetery in Chester Gap. Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 28, 1917 in Fauquier County, daughter of the late Thomas Alexander and Isabel Embrey Pearson. She was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Chester Gap Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband, Walter Herman “Mule” Williams. Survivors include three sons, James A. “Jimmy” Williams Sr., Walter H. “Bobby” Williams and Thomas O. “Timmy” Williams, all of Chester Gap; a daughter, Louise Mathews of Browntown; two sisters, Helen P. Roberson of Falmouth and Isabel Butler of Front Royal; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Harry Cook Jr. Automobile body repairman Harry Cook Jr., 67, of Culpeper died Saturday, Dec. 22 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He was born Feb. 16, 1934 in Elkwood, a son of the late Harry Lewis Cook and Mary Eliza Butler Cook. Mr. Cook was retired from self-employment in automobile body repair. He also loved the great outdoors, and enjoyed raising cattle and farming. Survivors include his wife, Melinda Rhodes Cook; a brother, Robert Cook of Zwolle, La.; two sisters, Mary Frances Garrison and her husband, Fred of Pratts and Betty Kyhl of Amissville; four nieces; four nephews and a host of cousins. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by a brother, John Cook. Funeral services were conducted oi£ Thursday, Dec. 27 at Found and Sons of Culpeper with Pastor Marshall Braylo officiating. Interment followed at the JefTersonton Baptist Church Cemetery. Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded recently at the Rappahannock Clerk’s Office on Gay Street in Washington. James Fletcher Massie and wife to James Fletcher Massie Jr., three lots, 1.2 percent undivided interest in Jackson District. Jennifer Kay Chapin and husband to Richard R. Wine, lot 3, 5.0196 acres, Rappahannock Mountain Estates, Jackson District. $213,000. Louise King Eastham and husband to Fletcher King Eastham, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham apd husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to George Wayne Eastham and other, trustees, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Louise King Eastham and husband to Lindsay Willoughby Green Eastham, 3.275 percent undivided interest in 203.5172 acres, Jackson District. Deed of gift. Irma L. Hensley to Stephen Lee Hensley .666 of one percent in 534.4793 acres. Deed of gift. r by Randy Minter A WORKING RELATIONSHIP It is not uncommon for people to spend more time at work than at home. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the death of a co-worker can be a shock. When a death of this type occurs, survivors at work can expect to experience all the elements of griefincluding shock, denial, anger, guilt, recognition, and acceptance. It would be a mistake to attempt to overlook the loss and simply get on with the business at hand. Survivors can expect to find themselves giving inordinate thought to their relation to the deceased, their relation to work, and the seemingly whimsical nature of fate. With all this in mind, people are encouraged to attend funerals of co-workers as a means of addressing their grief. Rituals tend to help give structure to the chaotic feelings we experience when faced with loss. At the Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton. VA we urge our clients to design their own services, although we're happy to help create a meaningful ritual for you, if you wish. We offer spacious, peaceful and welcoming facilities for you and your family. For a tour call 540-3473431. Bright View Cemetery is just outside Warrenton, and offers memorials and monuments for all cemeteries. " The labor of a human being is not u commodity or article of commerce. You can’t weigh the soul of a man with a bar of pig-iron. " - Samuel Gompers Morris B. Taylor Jr. and wife to Virginia K. Cloud, Carroll Menefee Store property $90,000. Joseph Miller and wife to Downtown Center Inc., 21.6710 acres, Wakefield District. $105,000. Arthur S. Kubo and others to Joseph C. Haney and wife, 28.0575 acres, Hampton District. $295,000. Lawrence B. Vierlmg and other, Trustees, to Lawrence B. Vierling, 6.2893 percent undivided interest in 53.0 acres, parcel one, Wakefield District. Lawrence B. Vierling to Lee C. Morris and wife, 6.2893 percent undivided interest in 53.0 acres, parcel one, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Lawrence B. Vierling and other. Trustees, to Sandra G. Vierling, 8.3857 percent undivided interest in 53.0 acres, Wakefield District. Sandra G. Vierling to Lee C. Morris and wife, 8.3857 percent undivided interest in 53.0 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel to Elizabeth Dietel. 4.1373 percent undivided interest in parcel two, 25 acres, Wakefield District. Linda R. Dietel to Victoria Dietel Hopps, 4.1373 percent undivided interest in parcel two, 24.00 acres, Wakefield District. William M. Dietel to John Frederick Dietel, 4.1373 percent 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. 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Dietel to John Frederick Dietel, 4.1373 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, parcel two, Wakefield District. Linda R. Dietel to Cynthia D. Kreiger, 4.1373 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, parcel two, Wakefield District. Deed of gift. Linda R. Dietel to Lisa Remington Dietel, 4.1373 percent undivided interest in 25 acres, Wakefield District. New Year from Real Estate ill T~™ 291 Gay St. • The Theater Building • Washington, VA 22747 □ 540-675-1373 <5* __D_-- * 1 - ■ www.RcalEstateIII.com Rappahannock County Own your own Camp David- 75 acres on Fogg Mtn 70 miles from D.C. with elevation of 1200 ft. 4200 sf home with spectacular views to the North, South mid 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. 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Floor plan available for existing foundation. Create your own haven! Ask for Amy Sloane Timbers $99,900 Sperryville/Commercial Just down the street from Cooters Place from Dukes of Hazard. Chalet style building with a number of cabins. 2 bedroom apt. upstairs currently rented. Extra building 32x74 for storage or could be rented out. Commercial/Industrial Zoning with many potential uses. Currently used as antique & flea market. 1.2 acres M LS#RP4052203 $200,000 sAM SNEAD R E A L T Y EH 12699 Lee Highway • Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock Office: 540-987-9243 Amy Sloane Timbers: 540-987-8668 Sam Snead: 540-987-9336 RAPPAHANNOCK REAL ESTATE RESOURCES The name says it all! We are the resource for all your Real Estate needs. • Buying, selling or investing (not all available properties are listed) • Construction and building questions. 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