Rappahannock News, January 23, 2002

124th Year ... No. 4 Phone (540)675-3338 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23,2002 www.timescommunlty.com 50 cents : IB forum set for * l Thursday at 7 p.m. ► On Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the * Rappahannock County Library, Headwaters Public Education \ Foundation and the Rappahannock County School system are teaming up to present - a public forum centering on the - International Baccalaureate (IB) I program of study. The format for the evening will be a presentation by Mr. Bob Snee, Principal of George Mason High School in Falls Church, followed by a panel of educators from Rappahannock County Schools. Parents, community members, teachers, and students are encouraged to attend. Science Fair Extraordinaire 2002 The annual Rappahannock County Middle and High School Science Fair will be held on Jan. 24 and 25 at Rappahannock Elementary School. The exhibits - open to the public on Jan. <[ 24 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. /flocal winners will receive f plaques, ribbons and invitations ** to the Piedmont Regional -*• Science Fair to be held in Charlottesville on March 14. In the event of bad weather, the science fair will be held Feb. 14 and 15. Please check in the Rappahannock School's voice mail at 987-9316. Do you wish to serve County as an Officer of Election? Every January the local ; Chairs of the two political parties are asked to submit to the local electoral board a list of recommendations for appointment as officers of election. -, Election officers are those • folks who work inside the polling . places on Election Day, greeting voters, making sure names and £ addresses are correct on the -vrolls, and assisting with the voting ^process. They play an enormous ;^role in ensuring that the right to vote is not compromised. If you might be interested in serving as an Election Officer, please contact either Meredith feorfein, Chair of the local democratic Committee at 6753515, or Walt Longyear, Chair of the local Republican Committee at 675-1064. If you consider yourself a dedicated Independent and would like to serve, call the Registrar of Voters, Nancy Newlin, at 675-5380. Happenings in Rappahannock • Monday, Feb. 4 the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors will meet at 2 and 7 p.m. •Tuesday, Feb. 12 the Rappahannock School Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the RCHS Band RoOm. • Wednesday, Feb. 13 the Washington Town Council will i meet at 7:30 p.m. at the townhall. • Thursday, Feb. 14 the i Architectural Review Board will | meet at 7:30 p.m. at the townhall. • Wednesday, Feb. 20, the f Rappahannock County Planning ‘ Commission will meet at 7:30 * p.m. at the courthouse. 6 Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) >3700 23050 Magnificent I Snow in midair on Saturday afternoon near Woodville. Photo courtesy of Micah Solomon Water concerns at Clevenger’s By Don Audette Special to the Rappahannock News Culpeper County is grappling with growth. How they do this might be of interest to Rappahannock County, as we will be facing an increase in population in the future. Culpeper County’s approach is to concentrate growth in designated “village centers.” Clevenger’s Comer is the first of six such village centers to be specifically defined. The Clevenger’s Comer Village Center Plan, approved by the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 3, 2002, covers 1,900 acres, or three square miles. It is designed to absorb about 4,100 people, mainly from Northern Virginia, by 2015. The village is to be built around the intersection of US 211 and Route 229, three miles from the border of Rappahannock County. The current South Wales development is part of this village plan and South Wales’ present population is included in the 4,100 figure. How big will Clevenger’s Comer be in Rappahannock County terms? In this county, it would be a development about a mile wide and three miles long running, say, from Sperryville to the Shenandoah National Park. Or a mile wide from Massie’s Comer to Flint Hill. Or a mile wide from Amissville down Viewtown Road to Route 646. The Village Center Plan makes use of some good concepts, such as a pedestrian orientation, grid-like streets instead of cul-de-sacs, mixed land use, mixed housing types and affordability, and public open spaces. Future amendments to Culpeper County Zoning Ordinances will be needed to assure such concepts are implemented. The Clevenger’s Comer Village Center Plan notes there will be certain developmental impacts. These include the need for increased school, fire and rescue, water and sewer, and law enforcement services. There will be transportation, environmental, and fiscal impacts as well. Culpeper County does not want to lose money on a “village.’’ The delineation of specific village development concepts and impacts might be of interest to Rappahannock See CLEVENGER, Page A8 Will it be a Blue Moon Fourth? By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The question about the 2002 Independence Day Celebration may have a resolution, thanks to George Rosenbaum of Blue Moon Productions. At a meeting on the future of the Fourth of July celebrations called by Washington Mayor Stew Willis, Mr. Rosenbaum offered to assume responsibility for the management of the event. The destiny of the celebration came in question last summer, when longtime event managers and RAAC members Charlie Tbmpkins, Ellen Manson and Butch Zindel announced that they would not take on that burden this coming year, but offered instead to support to any individual or group who would. Poor response to e-mailed entreaties and at earlier meetings led some to believe that 2002 would be a celebration-free Fourth of July year, and the Washington IbwTi Council and Mayor Willis agreed to invite representatives of the County’s non-profits and past vendors to one last meeting on the issue. Though not too many of those representatives were in attendance at the meeting held on Jan. 17, the threat of a break with a long-standing tradition was apparently compelling enough to draw sufficient key volunteers from the community. Not until Mr. Rosenbaum offered his support, however, had anyone expressed the desire to serve in an overall management capacity. Others See FOURTH, Page A8 Junk voted Planning Commission Chair By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer At it’s brief inaugural meeting of 2002, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission elected its officers for the year and quickly dispensed with a special exception application. Last year’s chair and long-time Commissioner Werner Krebser declined to continue to direct the organization and, in a series of unanimous votes, the Commission voted to seat Piedmont District Commission Tom Junk as its chairman, and Stonewall-Hawthome’s Tom Tepper as its vice-chairman. Mr. Junk expressed his appreciation to his fellow Commissioners for their confidence, and Hampton Commissioner A1 Henry thanked Dr. Krebser for his past chairmanship and for his many years of service on the Commission. The only new business was consideration of a application by John and Caroline Osborne of Farfelu Vineyards for a caretaker’s dwelling on their 86 acre parcel. In response to Mr. Tepper’s question on density requirements, County Zoning Administrator John McCarthy explained that the by-right density is one dwelling per 50 acres in an agricultural zone, and that the zoning ordinance permits a density of one dwelling per 25 acres by special exception. The Farfelu property, at 86 acres, would thus support a second dwelling by special exception, he explained. Dr. Krebser moved to forward the application, with favorable recommendation, to the Board of Supervisors, and Commission members unanimously agreed. Just enough for a snowman Rappahannock News Photo/Barbara C. Wayland Even though most of Rappahannock only got about two inches of snow, Brittany Soaper found quite enough to make a snowman at her home in the village of Historic Sperryville. Brittany is the daughter of Steve and Jackie Soaper and a second grader at RCES.

Softball dugouts underway » »■ ......... .a*, r- ■—am—:... m m M a m - - - ■ £Sm ZZ. VOLUNTEER Andy Baldwin digs softball footers as Peter Kreyling checks the depth. PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Tier III (Exceptional Water) Designation for The Hazel River The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is seeking public input on a proposal to forward the Hazel River for consideration by the State Water Control Board as a designated Tier III Exceptional Water. They will hold a public hearing on this matter at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 4, 2002 at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. The nominated section of the Hazel River is its entire length, from its headwaters in the Shenandoah National Park in Rappahannock County to its confluence with the Rappahannock River in Culpeper County. A designation as an Exceptional Water would prevent any new or increased discharges into the designated section of the river, and may entail additional impacts pending Environmental Protection Agency required amendments to the anti-degradation policy section of the Virginia Water Quality Standards regulation. A file with supplementary information is available for your inspection at the County Administration Office at 290 Gay Street in Washington, VA, during normal business hours. Interested persons are invited to attend the meeting or to make their comments in writing to the Board of Supervisors at PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. ; BY ORDER OF * John W. 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With local construction expert, Peter Kreyling of Kreyling Construction Company, at the helm, the footers were dug and concrete poured this past week. Mr. Andy Baldwin has been a God-sent to the recent construction activity that has been initiated within the High School’s Athletic Department. In addition to providing his backhoe and time, in support of the wrestling room construction behind the high school, Mr. Baldwin has dug the footers this week for the new dugouts. All this labor and time has been provided at no cost to the school or the athletic programs. In addition to Mr. Baldwin’s generous donation of time and effort, the r rr—me Rappahannock Lions Club has donated $3000 to help pay for the materials in the completion of the project. Peter Krevlings’ efforts to date in the overall management of this needed project have been the key to this pre-season kick-off. This year — May 2002 — - the Bull Run District leadership; in recognition of the accomplishments of last year’s softball team, has agreed to allow RCHS to host here at our fields, this year’s Bull Run District Softball Playoffs, to include the semifinals, the JV Championship game and the District Championships. The requirement to get the dugouts done, and done in a way that proudly represents our school and our community is the goal of the High School’s Athletic Director. This construction activity is the first step towards achieving that goal. Photo courtesy of David Clanagan SOFTBALL players Brittany Thornhill, left, and Lara Kreyling work on digging footers. r GET ON THE WEB Enetricity Online - Local Access Numbers Unlimited - No Contract Required j . , A - No Prepay Required lfltemet ACCeSS - No Setup or Cancellation Fee Call, toll free: 1 -866*5544100 Get Totally Wired Only $295 /mo. Includes Website, Hosting DSL Line, Dial-Up I Access. 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Deadline February 1, 2002 Highland School 597 Broadview Avenue • Warrenton, VA 20186 Call Mr. Slay Today 540-347-1221x 172 www.highlandschool.org • E-mail: admin@highlandschool.org Fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools Panther Pause RCPS News in Brief By Jan Makkla Volunteer coordinator Pubjic Sc hool system Parent Teacher If you have professional sound or lighting expertise and would like to offer your time for this very important v^oiiiurtMieus uii rnuay were a success, and on Tuesday we got hack to business as usual preparing for SOL testing in the spring. W. • On Tuesday, ■%' Jan. 29 second and third grade students at RCES will be treated to a Theatre IV production, “Song of Mulan”. They will visit our school courtesy of generous reimbursement grant from the state. As always the public is project, please call Mrs. Rosenblatt or Mrs. Rollins at 987-8259. Community groups often use our stage as well for a variety of activities, s o this, will be an asset to the entire community. Thanks for sharing your time and tal invited to attend. If you know parents who homeschool, be sure to let them know about this and encourage them to call the school for specific performance times. • The Music and Art Departments and First Grade teachers are beginning to plan the RCES Spring Program. If you are the parent of a first grader, please watch for more details. • Liz and David Varela, former RCES parents, and friends, will visit RCES to demonstrate American Indian songs, dances and crafts on Friday, Feb. 22, for students in grades K-5. If you are free artd would enjoy sharing this special event with us, please come. • Have you ever had trouble hearing students speak or sing on stage at RCES? Have you had trouble seeing the students in the back row? Do you have trouble getting that perfect picture because of inadequate stage lighting? Then please ask how you can help. Art teacher Harriette Rosenblatt and Music teacher Joy Rollins have begun raising funds to renovate the stage lighting and sound systems at the elementary school. • Rappahannock schools * are “blooming” with creativi- l ty thanks to our innovative teachers and our adventurous students. If you were not able to attend parent conferences, please find another time to visit and get " involved. • Volunteer Alert!!! I House Joint Resolution . No. 195 to designate Rappahannock County as the Volunteer Capital of Virginia was just referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. Thanks to the resolution passed by our ; Rappahannock Board of Supervisors last spring and to the efforts of Delegate Allen Louderback at the state level, this may actually become a reality. Stay tuned. • The 6th-12th Grade Science Fair at RCES will run through Friday noon. The public is invited to visit until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening. The caliber of the projects gets better every year, and the inventiveness is always fun to observe. Please come out and support our budding scientists as they vie for an opportunity to compete at the Regional Fair. • Many thanks to all of the hard working volunteers, who helped to set-up and decorate for the Science Fair. It’s such fun to be a part of event like this that impact our students so positively. • A bus full of Seventh- . Twelfth Grade Band stu- * dents and their chaperones - left RCHS at 5:30 a.m. last Friday for Honors Band at Virginia Tech. This is such a wonderful opportunity, and our students are so fortunate . to have the chance to partici- * pate in this very inspira- • tional activity. Many thanks to our very talented Band Director Lynne Fournier, and all of the members of the Band Boosters who work so hard to provide funds for these events. Thanks, too, to our very generous chaperones who volunteered to accompany students on this trip: Mrs. Fay Smoot, Mrs. Kathryn Treanor, and Mrs. Maryellen Nealon. Word has it that the concerts on Sunday were one • thrill after another. One student last year, when asked why he liked to attend these event so much, said, “Because you feel like you are playing in a real band. Instead of just one of your . instrument, there are many. . It’s just awesome.” • Please be reminded that the school Hotline number for school closings and other important information is 987-9316. If you are uncer- • tain whether school will be in ] for the day, please call that ; number to check. As soon as a decision has been made the information is posted at that number and the teachers’ Snow (Phone) Trees are activated to get the word out quickly. You may check that number at any time. i • The Tri-County Band concert will be held at Liberty High School in Fauquier County on Saturday, Jan. 26. Students from Fauquier, Warren, and Rappahannock who have • never played together before - will practice all day Friday and Saturday in preparation for the concert on Saturday night. If you would like to attend this wonderful musical event, please call Band Director Lynne Fournier for details. • Have a wonderful week, and try to learn one new thing to share with a young person you know.

Blues Legend John Jackson gone at 77 By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Rappahannock County and the world's music community will mourn the passing of John Jackson, who died last Sunday of kidney failure at the age of 77. Bom in the County on Feb. 2, 1924, John Jackson was the seventh son of fourteen children of Woodville tenant farmers Suttie and Hattie Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a legend, not only for the breadth and virtuosity of his guitar play and song, but for the "rags-to-riches" flavor of his life's story. He picked up his father's guitar at the age of four, and taught himself enough by age eight to accompany his parents when they played at County parties and other events. He grew up on the blues and country of artists like Blind Boy Fuller, Uncle Dave Macon and Jimmie Rodgers, and absorbed those sounds and techniques until he mastered them and created his own unique style. The need to work to help4he family ended his education in the first grade, but he continued his music schooling by working with his family's ensemble though the 1940’s. He then quit music for a time, feeling that it encouraged violence. He moved to Fairfax with his wife and family in 1950 to work on a dairy farm and did not play again until he bought a guitar from a friend in the early 1960's. Then he renewed his love for music and started playing again, and worked as a gravedigger to support his family- lyThings changed rapidly for John Jackson after he was discovered in 1964 by Chuck Perdue, President of the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, while playing for a friend at a gas station. Mr. Purdue, hearing him play, knew that John Jackson was unique and a musical treasure. In just a few weeks, John was playing at coffeehouses in : the D. C. area, and that led to his first record in 1965 ("Blues Correction The film Monsters, Inc. will be shown on March 8 at The Theatre and not March 1 as listed in last week’s issue. We regret the error. L J Washington Baptist Church to present variety show The Washington Baptist Church is presenting their sixth annual variety show at The Theatre at Washington this Saturday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. The special theme this year is “In God We Trust” and many of the performances will reflect patriotic overtones. ,“We are able to invite our friends in the community for ' another evening of family entertainment at no charge although free-will donations to the Church Building Fund will be welcomed,” said an organizer. and Country Dance Songs >From Virginia"), great recognition at blues festivals, more recordings, and international tours and acclaim. . By the 1980's Jackson was performing regularly S' in Europe and all over the ^ United States, as well as in Asia, South America, and Africa — in 68 countries all told. He befriended and was admired by "just about everybody that's a guitar picker," including Mississippi John Hurt, B. B. King, Ricky Skaggs, Eric Clapton, Bonnie R a i 11, A r 1 o Guthrie, and Junior Wells, and performed at the White House for Presidents | Jimmy Carter I ^ and Ronald Rea- f ^ gan, before the f,, Q$ Congress of the ** United States, for many European heads of state, at Carnegie Hall, and at the Royal Albert Hall. In 1986 he received the National Endowment for the Art’s Heritage Fellowship Award, in recognition of his musical accomplishments and abilities. John Jackson became known for his gentle guitar picking and for his gentle nature, and was considered by many to be "the world's foremost fingerstyle blues guitarist" ("The Connection"). Elijah Wald of "Living Blues" said that "John Jackson is one of the greatest living songsters, a musician who plays the mix of blues and older African-American and European-American styles that is the trademark of the Southern Appalachians. ... There is a grace and gentleness in his voice and guitar work that is perfectly suited to this style ..." There was a grace and gen GET CASH FORi YOUR TREES! j Prime time to harvest 4 mature Poplar, Red, White, ■' Pin & Chestnut Oak Trees FREE ESTIMATES; Call Charles 540-364-2682 tleness to this man, John Jackson, who once called Rappahannock County home, and who will be fondly remembered by family and friends who remain here. Viewing for Mr. Jackson will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ames Funeral Home, 8914 Quarry Road in Manassas. A second viewing will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 14242 Spriggs Road in Woodbridge from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24. 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Hawkins, RChatham, said he sent the bill to the subcommittee so it could discuss the necessary age requirements for the children. Blaze orange hunting hats could become passe RICHMOND- For years, Virginia’s hunters have sported bright orange on their caps, but that could change if the House approves a measure the Senate passed last week. “Current law requires that -the brim as well as the body of the hat must be 100-percent blaze orange,” said bill patron Arthur Drago Betsy Toth 5th Dan, Sensei 3rd Dan, Asst. 540-635-7554 540-349-0632 Classes Underway General Assembly Sen. John C. Watkins, RMidlothian. “This would allow a little latitude so that you could have multicolored hats if you wanted to.” The brim, Watkins said, could be a color other than blaze orange. The House sent the bill into its Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee. 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So far the debate continues, so the House Education Committee decided to pass by indefinitely a bill that would have allowed local School Boards to set their own school calendar and determine 'he, opening date for the school; year. i School Board members and concerned parents argued thpt] beginning school after LaborJ Day does not give their chil-> dren adequate time to prepare, for tests such as the Standards! of Learning tests. * \ The major proponents for a* later opening - members of travel boards and tourist attractions - said since many of their employees are student' workers, the earlier date would greatly affect the travel and tourist industry and hurt the overall economy of Virginia. “Some of us are not concerned about the economic impact that this has,” said Delegate R. Steven Landes, RWeyers Cave. “This General Assembly and the parents we represent are concerned about their families. These kids and the families need the addition-, al time before the summer* ends to have that time to spend! together.” i Delegate William Ki Barlow, D-Smithfield, also does? not support the legislation. , ; “The parents that I’ve talked to don’t want school tci start before Labor Day," Barlow said. “They want td have some family time. Once school starts and is sort of set in motion, you’re back to work and back to school and vaca-! tion is over. Until I see a groundswell of support front parents and others wanting this Tm not really prepared to vote that way.” 42 MAIN STW 540.987.10 Hillside Motors • NO Credit Checks • NO Co-Signers • NO Credit • NO Problem Finance Charges 0-0-0 None This will SAVE your hundreds or possible $ 1,000s. For example, if you finance a $10,000 car with 25% interest with one year financing, you will pay $2,500 in interest. If two years financing, you will pay almost $5,000. This is one half of the price of the car. This offer will be for a limited time! 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This Week in Sports By Jon Smythe Athletic Director The High School athletic teams hit the mid-season mark of their Bull Run District schedule this past week. The Varsity Basketball team was still in search of their first district win; the JV squad kept pace with the pack, but at 4 and 2 was at risk of missing a berth in the coveted JV Championship game at the season’s end. The Lady Panther Volleyball teams faltered this past week and slipped behind Clarke County’s girls by losing two in a row. The Varsity Wrestlers lost again to OLE’ Man Winter as snow canceled the quad meet for Saturday. Basketball It was the end of the first round of Bull Run District competition. It was also bad news for Rapp basketball fans as the Varsity team was unable to win a game against any first round opponent. The week started at districtleading Clarke County as the boy6 basketball teams traveled there on Tuesday, Jan. 15 for a couple games against the Eagles. The Northern Virginia Daily byline on Wednesday morning said. Eagles Trounce Panthers. Whatever it was, it wasn’t pretty, as the hosting Clarke County squad handed out an 89 to 52 defeat to the Varsity team. Juniors Kerry Grigsby and Gregg Jackson had 13 and 12 points respectively for the Panther squad. Senior Jeff Ritenour got in foul trouble early and wasn’t much of a factor, contributing only six points in the one-sided affair. Clarke County remained unbeaten in the District and is ranked 3rd in the state in single “A” schools. The JV game that preceded the main event was a good one with the Rapp JV team playing well-balanced game. Sophomore John Letsen led all Panther scorers with 18 points, but freshman Monte Christian stepped up with an excellent game of his own — adding 14 points and a team high 15 rebounds. The game was well played by both sides, but the Panther JV came up short, losing by the score of 61 to 52. Both coaches were pleased overall, but as Coach Mike Leake said afterwards, “We just have to find a way to win on the road and realize that most teams are going to give us their best effort when protecting their home floor ... we’ll be ready for them when they come to Rapp!” On Friday, dan. 18, the Madison Mountaineers came to town. Both games started poorly for the home teams, but the JV Panthers pulled out a thrilling victory in the last few minutes of their contest. Behind virtually the whole game, the Rapp JV tied the game at 36 apiece with just under three min[ utes left in the game. For the rest of the game, lit was exciting basketball as [both teams tried to scratch • out a victory. In the end the I JV Panthers were the winJners 41 to 38. The home fans • were treated to a great game ! at the end. As Coach Gary ; Settle put it, “Our shooting • was the worst it has been all | year, but the kids offset that with great defense at the end of the game to come back and win.” The Varsity contest that followed also started poorly, i but it never turned around. The Mountaineers pretty much just ran away with the game and the Rapp side was never in it after the opening tip. The final was 72 to 56. The Junior Panthers also had a tough week as they hosted Fauquier County’s Middle School Champion, Warrenton Middle School. After losing to the Warrenton team on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the JP’s traveled to Marshall Middle on Thursday, Jan. 17, where they suffered their 11th loss in 12 games. Volleyball The Volleyball teams squared off here at home against the Lady Eagles from Clarke County on Wednesday, Jan. 16. The game was a battle between the two first-place teams in the District, as each had suffered one lose to date. It was an exciting contest, as both squads knew the winner would be alone on top. The Lady Panthers won an exciting opening game 15 to 11 and seemed on the verge of taking over sole possession of first place in the District. But the Lady Eagles had some different ideas. Unable to execute effective first touch passes to their setters, the Rapp girls watched their chances for a first place evaporate before their eyes. The Clarke County girls were a lesson in bump, set, spike as over and over again they returned the ball to the Panther side, where mistakes plagued the offense. In the end it was the Lady Eagles walking out of the gym in sole possession of first place. They lost the opener, but came back to win the next two games 15 to 9 and 15 to 10 to win the match. Prior to the Varsity contest the two JVs squared off. The JV girls from Rapp seemed determined to find a way to lose their opportunity to win. Winning the first game, then losing the match has become an all too familiar pattern for the JV squad. True to form, the JV Lady Panthers won the opener 16 to 14, then lost the next two 15 to 4 and 15 to 11. Whatever the Clarke County team did to the Lady Panthers stuck in their travel bags, because they carried it to Madison two days later. The Lady Panthers had beaten Madison twice before this season, but the team seemed to forget that on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Lady Mountaineer gym. It wasn’t even close — 15 to 11 and 15 to 1 and the Lady Panthers got back on the bus. What had seemed so possible two days before — sole possession of first place, a first-round bye in the District tournament, guaranteed berth in the Regional “B” Playoffs — all gone, vanished. The Varsity is back to fighting for a third place finish and a high seeding come district playoff time. Coach Suzie Zylonis tried to appear upbeat after the Madison match by saying, “Of course I’m disappointed with the outcome, because I know we can beat these teams. We were off our game... I’m sure we’ll get it back against Manassas Park this week.” The JV team also lost at Madison, no details were available at press time. Wrestling There is some catching up to do with the wrestling teams as weather cancellations have thrown a monkey wrench into the teams’ midseason schedule. The wrestlers have lost out on two tournaments the past few weeks. The Jan. 5 tenteam tournament scheduled at Matoaca High School was canceled due to snow, as was the quad meet scheduled this past weekend at Randolph Macon Academy. However, the Panther grapplers have sandwiched in some other action along the way. On Wednesday, Jan. 9, they traveled to Brentsville District High School for a Bull Run District quad event against Brentsville, Strasburg, and George Mason. Last year the top three single “A” wrestling teams in the state were from the Bull Run District and two of those teams were at this mid-week quad. Facing number one Brentsville, number three Strasburg and number nine George Mason was a daunting task for any team. The Panther Wrestlers were also in the middle of exam week. It turned out to be tough going. Although losing all three matches, Rappahannock showed they were still wrestling above the expectation of a second year team. Winning a combined 25 percent of their matches, there were some upsets and many close matches. Standing out for the evening were senior Garner Smythe (145) in beating Brentsville’s Peale who was third in the state last year; junior Jeremy Graves (215) went 2-1 for the evening, dropping a close 4-0 decision to number one ranked Schlegel of Brentsville; junior Jeff Scroggins (189) dropped a 8-7 decision to third ranked Yanchuck and senior Houston Haynes (152) dropped a decision to fourth ranked Orr of Brentsville. Senior John Fedetta (125) was 2-1 for the quads with his only lose to number two Siler. Junior Jonathan Robinson (103) also went 2-1 for the evening. It was a tough set of matches, but the team acquitted themselves very well. That weekend, Saturday, Jan. 12, the RCHS wrestlers traveled io Amelia High School for a nine-team tournament. Wrestling against a mixture of triple, double and single “A” teams, Rappahannock posted an impressive third place Finish. This Finish was especially difFicult considering Rappahannock was competing without sophomore Bill Tucker (140) and Jeff Scroggins (189) out with injuries. The Rapp grapplers were also missing a 275 heavy weight due to junior Henry Robinson’s departure from the squad after separating his shoulder two weeks ago. All of the remaining eleven wrestlers placed in the top five, with five of those wrestlers in the championship round. Overall Finishes were sophomore Brian Brown (103) 3rd, Jonathan Robinson (112) 1st (with all pins), freshman Max Haynes (119) fifth, John Ferdetta (125) 2nd, sophomore Mike Weise (130) Fifth, sophomore Stuart Hensley (135) 5th, Garner Smythe (145) 2nd, Houston Haynes (152) 2nd, Eric Norman (160) 4th, Steve Von Fange (171) 5th and Jeremy Graves (215) 1st. In addition to all the Varsity wrestling activity, a bunch of young “hard-chargers” that make up the JV squad have been traveling in all over to get wrestling experience. Under the guidance of assistant coach Phil Herzig, the JV grapplers participated in a Fauquier High School sponsored tournament on Saturday, Jan. 25. With the varsity idled by snow in Richmond that weekend, it was the JV squad’s turn to show it' wrestling prowess. Competing at Fauquier, the JV squad showed their hard work was paying off. The competition was stiff with teams from Fork Union Military Academy, Jefferson Forest, Loudoun County, Courtland, Fauquier and Culpeper County. Wrestling for Rappahannock were: Alex Sharp, Devin Perry, Justin Robinson, Blair Atkins, Max Haynes, Justin Gheen, EJ Estes, Kyle Robinson, Tom Voorhies and Andy Propst. Medals were awarded to the top three wrestlers in each weight class. Medaling for Rappahannock were Alex Sharp with 2nd at 103, Blair Atkins with 2nd at 125, Kyle Robinson with 3rd at 152, Andy Propst with 1st at 171 and Tom Voorhies with 2nd at 171. Max Haynes at 112 and Devin Perry just missed medaling with records of 2-2. It was a good day of competition against double and triple “A” opponents and showed the JV wrestlers were well on their way to being varsity starters next year. Visit our web site WWW.fflUQUICr.COJTl for up-to-date county news Visit our web site WWW.I3tlCliliGr.COrn for up-to-date county news Vimt our web mu* VV VV \V« I 3 Uif U I GI'.CO111 • -w " 1 Photos courtesy of David Clanagan JUNIOR Jonathan Robinson gets one of three wins on the way for first place. JV VOLLEYBALL girls regroup in an effort to beat the Clarke County team. SENIOR Jeff Ritenour leads the Panther Varsity out on the court against Madison Upcoming Athletic Events Wednesday, Jan. 23 • Jr. Panther Basketball Home vs N. Fork M.S. - 4 p.m. • JV & Varsity Basketball Home vs Stonewall Jackson - 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 • JV & Varsity Volleyball at Manassas Park - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan 26 • Varsity Wrestling Tournament at Buffalo Gap H.S. - 10 a m. • JV & Varsity Basketball at Manassas Park - 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 • JV & Varsity Basketball at George Mason. - 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 • JV & Varsity Volleyball Home vs George Mason - 6:30 p.m. • JV & Varsity Wrestling meet at Manassas Park - 6:30 p.m. RAA announces registration dates Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA, affiliated vith Babe Ruth League, Inc.) mnounces that registrations for he exciting upcoming tee-ball, ioftball, and baseball season lave been scheduled. Registrations will be accept'd Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Bill Payne Auctions, US 211, Amissville; Saturday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rappalannock Public Library, l^S 211 ust east of Washington, and Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 a.m. until 12, again at the auction gallery on US 211 in Amissville. Welcome are girls aged 16 and. under (as of Jan. 1, 2002) from Rappahannock. Culpeper, and Fauquier; they will be eligible for tee-ball, 12 and under, and 16 and under teams. Rappahannock and Culpeper boys registering will play tee-ball (5-7), minor (8-101, majo'r (11-12), or Babe Ruth 11315) baseball. Parents of boys and girls new to RAA in 2002 must bring their child’s original birth cor tificate. Fees art- $40 for children 12 and under and $45 for hoys and girls over 12 years old, there is a $5 credit for each additional child from the same family. During registration, RAA will also he taking applications for coaches and umpires; experience not necessary, will train! For more information, call RAA President Boh McDonald at 349-4789, Debbie McCormack at 937-7723, x>r Mauri Payne at 675-3729 or 937-4142 office.

-&appatjannotfe J&etog— Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, PUBLISHER Barbara C. Wayland, Executive Editor and General Manager Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $21 a year in Rappahannock County $27 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents Older copies to 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2002 Our View John Jackson Friend to many Rappahannock County lost a native son on Sunday evening, Jan. 20, Guitarist and Singer John Jackson. Word spread quickly around Rappahannock on Monday and expressions of sympathy were overwhelming in his honor and memory. John Jackson was an ordinary individual, one who always remembered his love for Rappahannock and yet was famous both nationally and internationally. John Jackson was bom in 1924 in Rappahannock County. His father was a tenant farmer on what had been an old plantation prior to the Civil War. There, Mr. Jackson and his thirteen brothers and sisters grew up helping with farming, cutting timber, herding cows, and setting their hands to the numerous tasks that needed to be done to support a family of this size. John Jackson stayed on the farm untit he was twentyfive years old and had a wife and young family of his own when he moved to Fairfax to work yet another farm and supplementing his income by chopping and hauling firewood, and digging graves. In 1962 Mr. Jackson was "discovered" by folklorist Charles Perdue at an Amoco station in Fairfax, where he was sitting strumming his guitar. From there, the sky was the limit for John Jackson. John Jackson would often return to Rappahannock County for family affairs, Sperryville festival days, weddings and other occasions. ; ■ In September 1986 John Jackson was one of thirteen recipients of the National Heritage Fellowships awarded h{F the National Endowment for the Arts. This was only ofce of the many awards John Jackson received over the 'yiars as his work enriched the lives of people from every vfelk of life. He was a true inspiration to all. We will 2*iss him. • ■ John Jackson will long be remembered within the ijfarts and minds of Rappahannock residents. Tb his Jcfcar family, we express our sympathies. * m Rappahannock Today OPEN FOR BUSINESS: David Lillard (pictured above) and his wife, Mary recently opened the Flint Hill Country Mart, formerly Flint Hill Store. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Lillards plan to specialize in deli sandwiches, as well as hot sandwiches, gourmet coffees, morning pastries, fresh baked breads, fresh produce, a grocery line and a line of gifts and accessories. Flint Hill residents and Rappahannock citizens at large are encouraged to stop by and welcome the Lillards to the community. Letters to the Editor We welcome your opinions and comments. Letters must be exclusive to the Rappahannock News, must be signed and include the writer’s telephone number and home address which can be verified (not for publication). Due to space limitations, published letters are subject to abridgment for length, accuracy and clarity. For the best chance of publication, letters should be 250 words or less. Longer letters from those with special experience on a current issue may be published as a guest column (with your photo). While unable to acknowledge letters, we appreciate your views towards the newspaper’s editorial values. Letters should be addressed to Letters to the Editor, Rappahannock News and submitted via U.S. Mail, Fax (675-3088) or by e-mail (bwayland@times- land@timespapers.com). Educational scholarships available from District Are you interested in working to preserve and enhance Virginia’s precious natural resources? Each year the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District awards up to three educational scholarships to students who plan to pursue a career in a conservationrelated field. These scholarships are available for eligible students living in the five-county area the Culpeper SWCD serves, consisting of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties. Individuals should apply who are interested in an area of study that supports conservation, natural resource management, envi ronmental science, or a related field. In awarding scholarships priority will be given to graduating high school seniors, but undergraduate and graduate students will also be considered. Consideration will be given primarily to achievement and demonstrated interest. The Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) will also be awarding at least four $1,000 scholarships. Call the CSWCD at 8258591 for a CSWCD application and/or a VASWCD application. Applications for both scholarships must be completed and submitted to the CSWCD by March 25. *>*••••* Down Memory Lane fffroM Back Issues of the Rappahannock News__ 40 YEARS AGO 'tfan. 25, 1962 » m » * * » ►Iflrs. Katie Loucheim, former director of '-women's activities of the Democratic National ;(5ommittee, has been named a deputy assis; tint Secretary of State for Public Affairs, it ,\#as announced in Washington, D.C. on Jan. - *^p. This is the highest post ever held in the ■ State Department by a woman. * Mrs. Loucheim has visited in Rappahannock • rftany times, staying with Miss Helen Fuller • eff, her weekend home on Long Mountain. i ■ IJxams are over. Mrs. Moffett has announced tjiat anyone having an overdue library book \ will not receive his or her report card until 1 the book is either in or check out again. . * * ■ - * Miss Margaret Anne Dvorachek, a fourthySear student in the University of Virginia School of Nursing, is one of 22 members of her ‘ Class beginning eight weeks training in public • health nursing in 14 Virginia communities, Jan. : Miss Dvorachek, who is from Vienna, will tyork with the Rappahannock County Health ! department. ^ She is staying with Miss Barbara Jones, I Qome Agent at the Snead's apartments. • • 1 I 25 YEARS AGO Jan. 27, 1977 - a • a • a • tinder the auspices of the Virginia Division of I forestry, a school for instruction on forest fire ‘ Control was held in Flint Hill on Jan. 23. Fire departments from Rappahannock and ^ledison were eligible for participation. firemen received instruction on various tacI Cics for combating forest fires and demonstrations of machines used in this work. ; Instructors from the Division of Forestry ' included Lyt Wood, Mark Klopp, Joe I £ones, Ian Morrison, Tippy Jenkins and ’Tbm Edison.' t . Girl Scouts kicked off their cookie sales campaign with a cookie eating contest at the last meeting. In a photo, Mollie McCoy, Dawn Watson, Julie Burke and Raynetta Gheen attempt to eat a cookie without using their hands. The first one who finished and could whistle was the winner. Dawn took the honor. The supply of chemicals used to clear the roads of snow and ice in Rappahannock County is rapidly diminishing, according to Resident Highway Engineer Don Askew. As of Tuesday morning, the department had on hand only 100 tons of sand, 350 tons of stone and ten tons of salt. The salt shortage is particularly critical, said Askew. 10 YEARS AGO Jan. 23, 1992 The birthday of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King Jr. was marked in Rappahannock with a program at The Theatre Saturday. Women from Beulah Baptist Church in Culpeper performed gospel music. Rappahannock High 10th grader John Mallory shared his hopes for the future. The event was sponsored by the Julia C. Boddie Scholarship Committee. Linda Butler was officially sworn in as Washington's post mistress last week by Robert Brooks, associate office coordinator for Northern Virginia. Rappahannock County landowners placed 847 acres under conservation easement in 1991, bringing the county total to 5,575 acres protected according to the Piedmont Environmental Council. , Four percent of all private land in Rappahannock is now protected - about half the levels in Clarke and Fauquier counties. The Planning Commission vyted last Wednesday to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve a special exception for Bill Payne to operate an auction house on a five acre parcel on the south side of US 211 between Countryside Floor Fashions and Mayhugh's Grocery in the Amissville area. COMPILED BY BARBARA C. WAYLAND Photo courtesy of Sally Keyser OUT-OF-THE-ATTIC: David M. Dwyer with his sheep in the mid 1940's. See story on sheep and additional photo on page B-2. i

This week from Delegate Allen Louderback During the 2001 legislative session, when I invited a few legislators with whom I had discussed the need to cut t he cost of Commonwealth government to meet in my small office, I couldn’t have dreamt what the Cost Cutting Caucus (CCC> would grow into. Of course, from that vantage point I couldn't have predicted that we would have a Democratic governor proclaiming the need to cut and consolidate. iSlor could I have predicted so large a budget deficit as the one stalking us this year. I called a CCC meeting the first week this session. To my astonishment almost 20 members attended, so many that not all could sit around the conference table in the hearing room near my office. Delegate Harry Parrish, a member of the house for 21 years and chairman of the Finance Committee, contributed to the discussion for the full hour. Delegate Michele McQuigg spoke on the need to move Virginia into “performance based budgets” wherein the state budget can be easily understood by Virginia citizens and results measured against goals, not possible with past budgets. Assistant majorityleader Bob McDonnell gave a short speech at the end, in which he stated that our party is new to House control and that it was our duty to change state government for the better. Our objective will be to pare, cut and provide Commonwealth taxpayers the most cost effective government humanly possible. He described the CCC as a think tank and expressed Allen Louderback appreciation for our efforts in creating it. The CCC is meeting Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. each week during the legislative session. During last week’s meeting we got down to the serious business at hand. In the Commonwealth, with a governor limited to four years and a legislature fully functioning for only two months a year, there is no meaningful oversight of the bureaucrats. The legislature, as an institution, provides the only continuity in our Commonwealth government. We must provide the oversight and the policy guidance for state employees. Freshman delegate, and my friend from Front Royal, Clay At hey suggested the Cost Cutting Caucus press the standing House committees to hold oversight hearings with agencies and departments under their jurisdiction off and on during the ten months that we are not in Richmond passing bills. Delegate Parrish, chairman of the Finance Committee, assured us that committee chairpersons can call meetings throughout the year. We all agreed that during our hectic legislative sessions there is no time for probing into the workings of the state agencies and that the caucus should press for oversight hearings periodically during the rest of the year. This one concept, if implemented by our committees, would be the beginning of the first meaningful oversight of Commonwealth policies, programs and personnel in . Virginia's 400 year history, a very important idea to emerge from our "think tank". During the time the General Assembly is resident in Richmond, our offices are deluged with mail. Much of the mail is from organizations and persons requesting funding for their projects, giving us their views on various bills or inviting us to receptions and dinners. Occasionally my mail bringssomething of concrete value for you. my constituents. Last week I received a letter from the Virginia Optometric Association. In it, the executive director lamented that not enough families of modest means are taking advantage of free eye exams provided by optometrists who contribute to a national program called Vision USA. If members of vour family are in need of eye care, have no insurance and are of modest financial means, you might wish to call toll free to 1-800-766-4466 to determine eligibility. Your call must be made by Jan. 31. Until next time.... Delegate Allen Louderback repn 'sen ts Rappa ban n oek County in the 15th District and plans to submit weekly columns. Up In The Hollow #21 By Bkn Jones Special in the Rappahannock News In winter light the geese flv from the frozen pond across a slate gray sky dappled with steel blue. Through the bare elms I can see tilings I didn’t know were there and as I walk the windy trails I dream of things that are no more. Things in the hollow are not the same since my friend Clarence passed away. Clarence Grigsby was a hero of mine. I found him to be a man with absolutely no pretense, a man who was honest to the bone, and a man whose word was as solid as mountain rock. If you were looking for the living definition of “country boy", Clarence was your man. Basically shy, he lived simply, shunning places where there were crowds. He felt most at home on a tractor, or under the hood of a truck. His social life was spent on the cracker barrel circuit, regularly making the rounds of the country stores where there was good company, the latest news, the* same old gossip, and an occasional laugh. Although he could harbor strong opinions, he usually kept them to himself. He was a good judge of vehicles and horses, and a good predictor of weather. Clarence lived on our little farm and took care of the place. He was as reliable as the sunrise over The Peak and he liked to do a job until it was done right. He was painstaking about the care of tools and equipment and Ben Jones had little respect for those who were not. He had started breaking horses when he was a kid and 1 swear he spoke a secret language with them. Our menagerie of farm dogs and cats followed him about as if he was the Pied Piper. One of his favorites, a scampy little white mutt named Willie, still waits week after week for Clai'ence to come home. But Clarence is home. If Heaven is as it is supposed to be, and I have no reason to think it is not. Clarence is up there sitting around the front of a country store with some other good ol’ angels, talking about Nasear and truck suspensions, about rasslin' and haulin' hay, and he's riding the range with his favorite cowboys from the Western channel. Up there the tractor never breaks down and everybody gets a new Chevy truck every year. And there he is free of the crippling pain that plagued him these last few years. Free as the geese that fly across the winter sky. When I was about five years old, two of my uncles opened a truck stop in what is now called Chesapeake hut was then called Norfolk County. The business didn't last too long. The older Uncle was a hot tempered man. and although a welder by trade he had made his name around there as a top middleweight boxer back in , the 30’s. He was, to put it mildly, as rough as a cob. His younger brother was really just a kid back from the war. but he had machine gunned his way across the Pacific Islands and had come home with the “thousand yard stare." He was full of shrapnel and already addicted to the morphine that was supposed to treat only the physical pain. “Steve’s Lunch" they ^ called their' new endeavor. I can only guess why the place didn’t prosper. All that remains . of “Steve's Lunch" is a few pictures of the joint, and a calling card that I carry in my wallet. On one side it reads. “Good mealsSandwiches. Smithfield Ham and real Bar-B-Q.” On the other side there is a poem: “I notice when a fellow dies, no matter what he’s been. Some saintly chap or one perhaps whose life is stained with sin His friends forget the bit- * ter words they said just yes- ■ terdav And now think up a mul- > titude of pretty things to say. But if it’s all the same to you please give to me instead 1 The praises while I’m liv- •< ing. the knocking when I'm dead.” H i n * I Paul Reisler awarded fellowship by VCCA Paul Reisler of Washington has been awarded a fellowship by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA). The VCCA is located • near Sweet Briar College in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in rural Virginia. Paul Reisler will lit' among the approximately 20 Fellows focusing on their own creative projects at this working retreat for visual artists, writers and composers. A typical residency ranges from two weeks to two months. An artist is provided with a comfortable private bedroom, a private studio, and three prepared meals a day. Beyond the breakfast hour and the dinner hour, there are no schedules or obligations. This distraction-free atmo sphere, as well as the energy that results from having some 20 visual artists, writers, and composers gathered in one place, enables artists to be highly productive. Serving over 300 artists a year (over 2,500 since its incep tion), the VCCA is one of the nation's largest year-round artists’ communities. VCCA Fellows have received worldwide attention through publications, exhibitions, compositions, performances, and major awards and accolades, including Mao Arthur grants, Pulitzer Prizes, Guggenheim fellowships. National Endowment for the Arts awards, Rome Prizes, Pollock Krasner grants, a National Book Award, Broadway and OffBroadway productions, a fid Academy Award nominations." The VCCA has been a wellspring of music, literature and the visual arts in the United States, providing residencies for artists from all disciplines during the most important and the least supported phase of their work: the creative phase. 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Without sufficient water all manner of development must be curtailed. Water is also a concern of the current residents in the Clevenger's Corner area. Some fear a drawdown on their wells. It is not inconceivable that some Rappahannock County citizens might be affected by a w’ell drawdown. Water sources in the Piedmont area are different from those in the Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. There, about 75 percent of the water comes from the Potomac River and most of the remainder from the Patuxent and Occoquan reservoirs: all surface water. Out here, water comes from wells. The source is called groundwater Finding water in the Piedmont area is not easy. There are no large aquifers here; no large pools of water underground to tap. Land here sits on top of solid rock. Water is only found in cracks, joints, and faults in that bedrock, in what are commonly called fractures. Water is there, but the amounts available for any largescale development are unknown. To find a large amount you need to carry out a detailed, on-site analysis of potential well sites; pump test those found, check for contamination, measure the extent of water replenishment, and determine the impact of any sustained use on current wells. Drilling a well may turn up a very low yield of half a gallon of water per minute or less. Or a low-yielding well of half a gallon to 2.5 gallons per minute. Or a moderate yielding well with 2.5 to 40 gallons per minute. Or, with luck, a high yielding well coming in at 40 gallons or more a minute. An average home needs a flow of five to six gallons per minute. Culpeper County has estimated that the 1,500 homes and 76 acres of commercial development will use about 600,000 gallons per day in all. The source will be wells tapping g. oundwater within the boundaries of the Clevenger’s Comer Village Plan. I 4 f? # £ is- ‘ ^ ^ f| j# [>;y | | ^ J | |$ ^ #-\v $*%. .#% # % a..^» r( &^y '^^.sjS5' j|\v :-* 'I # P ;.* $'■' m & #•& -w~ .■#% #■$* K § N&i**' S # You finally have the power to decide who supplies your electricity and natural gas. And Virginia Energy Choice has all the information you need to make an educated choice. To get your free Consumer Guide, call our toll-free number or visit our website below. 1-877-YES-2004 | yesvachoice.com FOR YOUR FREE CONSUMER GUIDE ' ‘ •' ' An education program of the State Corporation Commission The southeast quadrant of the area within the Clevenger's Comer Village Plan, plus some land beyond it, involves Centex Homes. In June 2002, Centex submitted a rezoning application for 2,700 homes and 1.5 million square feet of commercial development on 1,900 acres opposite of South Wales, along Route 229. In October, the Centex application for the sewerage treatment plant was withdrawn, leaving the proposed rezoning application in limbo. In November, the Fauquier Citizen reported that Centex was downsizing its proposed rezoning application to 1.900 homes and 750,000 square feet of commercial space. If true, the number of homes would be 1,150 more than the 750 currently planned for that area by Culpeper County. And, if approved, the additional 1,150 Centex homes would add 460,000 gallons of water per day to the water supply needs of the Clevenger’s Comer Village Plan. Two golf courses in the area also require water. One is the South Wales Golf Club, built in 1960, but it draws its water supply from a pond on its property, so no groundwater is involved. The other is the $9 million golf course originally proposed as part of the Centex Homes development. If still in the expected Centex proposed rezoning application, how much water would that golf course require? One might use a minimum irrigation standard imposed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources for golf courses: 400,000 gallons per day. Would this come from a pond, or “gray water” from a waster water treatment plant, or from a well? Probably from a pond, but this is unknown. Determining the water supply needs for a large development such as Clevenger’s Comer is a first step in sizing a water system. But, one essential element has been left out. What about water for fire protection? More on that topic next time. This is the third article in an occasional series on Clevenger's Corner and its possible impact on Rappahannock County. Fourth From Page A1 had volunteered for certain tasks: Beverly Atkins and Ellen Manson to coordinated music; Butch Zindel to help secure portable toilets and trash bins; Roger Pierson and the Boy Scouts to manage event parking; Elaine Kramer to assist as needed; and others to run various booths and activities. Both Charlie Tompkins and Ellen Manson made it clear too at the meeting that they would assist any new event managers by offering the benefit of their extensive experience in a consulting capacity. Mayor Willis also noted that the Town would provide the fireworks at a cost of approximately $3500, and another $500 or so for music entertainment. It is possible too that the Board of Supervisors will again support the event by appropriating $3000 to be used to subsidize parking for County residents. Mr. Rosenbaum agreed with the Mayor’s suggestion that he convene an organizational meeting in the near future, and he obtained the list of volunteer’s contact numbers so that he could do so. Undoubtedly additional volunteers will be required to assist Mr. Rosenbaum and Blue Moon Productions in the preparation and management of the 2002 Fourth, and he can be reached by e-mail to bluemoongeorge@aol.com. Reference text given By Martin Johnson Special to the Rappahannock News On Friday, Jan. 4 Dick McNear, Chairman of the Board of the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District, presented a copy of W. Patrick McCafferty ‘s Aquatic Entomology to the Rappahannock County Library. The library’s Assistant Director, Jenny Glenn, received the volume, thanking the District for the addition to their reference collection. The book is a guide to the insects that live on stream bottoms, which are used as an accurate indication of long-term stream health and water quality. The Culpeper SWCD, serving Greene, Culpeper, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties, and the John Marshall SWCD, serving Fauquier County, in cooperation with the Rappahannock Conservation Council, have organized and trained a network of volunteers to monitor the health of more than forty streams in the Upper Rappahannock watershed. The primary focus has been on biological monitoring of these streams, using the Virginia Save Our Streams technique of collecting, identifying and counting the insects and other small creatures that live on the bottom of streams. If you are interested in finding out more about the monitoring network you can visit the website at http://rappmonitor.va.nacdnet.org or call Melissa Yowell at 825-8591. iiiiaiwiilWii Rappahannock News Rappahannock County Mailed Home Delivery Subscription Rates: + $18.00-1 Year..with Credit Card EASY CHARGE ^ Save 30% off the newsstand price! $21.00-1 Year.Save 20% off the newsstand price $39.95- 2 Years....Save 30% off the newsstand price 'if Elsewhere in U.S. outside of Rappahannock County and adjacent counties-mail....$29.95/year. lYffii Enclosed is (amount) for _(years) of home ! [delivery or EH Charge my credit card for the EASY CHARGE! [price of just $18.00 for the year! 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• Neighbors/B2 • Obituaries/B4 • Classifieds/B5, B6, B7 • Real Estate/B8 January 23, 2002 www.timescommunity.com In Brief Estate Planning program slated Virginia Cooperative Extension is offering an Estate Planning program beginning in February. The four sessions on Feb. 12, Feb. 26, March 12 and March 26 will be held at the Jeffersonton Community Center from 7 to 9 pm. The program is a joint effort of the Family and Consumer Sciences and Agricultural programs of VCE. Issues to be addressed during the workshops will include decision making for the transfer of non-titled property, surrogate decision making, long-term care, living wills, financial planning for retirement and the overall estate planning process. The workshops will be presented by local extension agents, a state specialist and an attorney. For a program brochure and registration information contact the Fauquier County office at 3417950, the Culpeper office at 727-3435 or the Rappahannock office at 675-3619. Information is also available through the local web sites accessed through www.ext.vt.edu. There is a fee to cover materials and supplies for the program. Registration is due by Feb. 1 to the Culpeper office of Virginia Cooperative Extension at 101 South West Street, Culpeper. Group exhibition at Middle Street The Middle Street Gallery is currently 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 through Jan. 27. 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. J. Drevas' work featured in Charlottesville The McGuffy Art Center, Charlottesville features a large on site installation by Jeanne Drevas of Sperryville using tulip poplar bark and pine needles, pigs smaller work. The exhibits runs through Jan. 27. The McGuffy Art Center is located at 201 Second Street, N.W., Charlottesville and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 5„ p.m. For additional information “call 434295-7973. _ Fiber arts meeting slated for Jan. 31 ^ * * For those interested in fiber arts, spinning, weaving, felting and knitting a meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Rappahannock |i County Library. For additional m information call Linda Witt at 9374707 or Ann Foster at 675-3121. Benefit pancake supper planned The Jefferson Ruritan Club is holding its annual Groundhog Day Pancake Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Jeffersonton Community Center located at Routes 802 and 621 just off Route 229. The menu consists of all-youcan-eat pancakes, sausage, home,fried apples, coffee and tea. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. Proceeds will go toward the annual Tommy Rosenberger Memorial Scholarship awarded to a college or technical school bound student. For further information call 9375119. Simply animal fat 5 Backyard ’Happenings Jim Bywaters I have received several letters from readers concerning types of suet and ways it can be fed to birds. I will try to answer some of these questions here. Suet, in its purest form, is simply animal fat. This food is highenergy food with lots of calories that birds need, especially as the days and nights get colder. If you trim the fat from roasts or steaks before cooking or ask at the meat counter of your grocery store, you will soon have a wonderful supply for the hungry birds. Slice the fat into strips and small pieces or grind it up. Keep the fat frozen in a bag or plastic container until it is needed. Place the fat into a suet cage. You can even save the mesh bags from onions to make great suet holders. Hang the suet cages or bags in numerous places throughout your yard where you can watch the variety of birds that will love to take a bite or two of this great energy food. Feed this type of suet only dur ing colder parts of the year. If the temperature outside is around 70 degrees or warmer, this type of suet, which is raw beef fat, can turn rancid and melt, causing problem. One reader asked if there are alternatives to animal fat due ' to problems with melting and spoiling. There are many commercial suet cakes that can be purchased at bird supply stores such as Wal-Mart, Lowes, etc., and some of these are called “no melt”, “berry” and “insect” cakes. You can offer suet all year if you use this commercially prepared type of suet cake. This suet is rendered, meaning that it has been melted and re-hardened, and it stays solid even in warm weather. This is what I use in my Flint Hill backyard. During the summer, place your'' suet feeder in the shade and this type will be just fine. I buy the Heath brand “no melt” suet cakes, which are guaranteed not to melt or become rancid. Once the birds find these cakes they are eaten in a short time anyway. However, diseases can be easily passed around to birds when large flocks congregate at your f e e d - ers in win Birds need all their energy just to stay warm and cannot fight off diseases easily. It is recommended that you wash feeders monthly. I know this information has been in several of my previous articles but cannot be overstated. Always remember that a diluted bleach solution should be used. A mixture containing 10 parts water to one part bleach works best. If possible, submerge the entire feeder in the solution. Rinse the feeder thoroughly and allow it to dry completely before refilling with suet or seed and putting it back outside. To keep a supply of suet or seed available to the birds, have more than one feeder so that cleanings can be rotated and all the feeders are not down at the same time. Many winters there are several reports of avian salmonella and conjunctivitis in the area. There are lots of dead birds reported in backyards around feeders. Both of these diseases can be lessened or eliminated by keeping feeders clean. Moldy seed can poison birds and kill them. Discard any damp or moldy seed the same way you throwout moldy bread, throw it in the trash not on the ground where birds will find it. Happy Birding! Jim Bywaters, Rappahannock News Nature Writer, writes a weekly column. He welcomes reader mail, responses, suggestions via email at birdwatcher _528@ yahoo.com or mail at P.O. Box 8, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. Ki Theatre to host Poetry Coffeehouse By Roger Klinger Special to the Rappahannock News Join Ki Theatre for another special evening, the second celebration of contemporary and ancient poetry, performed in a relaxed, intimate, candlelit coffeehouse setting on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. Break out of the winter doldrums and allow the magic of live poetry to illuminate and awaken your Creative Spirit. “Out beyond ideas of right and wrongdoing there is a fleld-I’ll meet you there, and together, we shall let the beauty we love be fully what we dare” - The 13th century Mystic Poet Rumi Ki Theatre welcomes everyone to take poetry out of the pocket and enjoy the pleasure of live performances and community. Featured artists will include a special new performance by Barry Sultanoff, M.D.,a renowned, holistic doctor, artist, author and troubadour; Mark Willcher, an award winning landscape designer, artist and poet and Roger Klinger, a holistic counselor, author, passionate gardener “BREAKING FREE” by Madison area artist Thomas Fernandez. and artist. There will be an extended open mike time where members of the community may bring a poem to the stage. Poetry has been called the language of the soul and we welcome you to join us for a rich and soulful evening, celebrating the works of Mary Oliver, Rumi, as well as personal poems from the lives of the performers. Light refreshments and snacks will be served at the theatre. Seating is very limited and this event so please make reservations Roger Klinger • / as early as possible to guarantee a seat. For reservations, call Roger Klinger at 937-3803. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ki Theatre door on a space available basis. Tickets are $8 each. Shake off the winter blues By Melanie Kopjanski Special to the Rappahannock News Come enjoy an elegant evening of Las Vegas glitter and chances to win lots of “can’t miss” prizes to benefit our school athletes. The Rappahannock County School Sports Association is sponsoring a fun filled and elegant Casino Night at the Washington School on Saturday, Feb. 23. Unlike a Las Vegas gambling casino, our goal is to raise money for local athletics while playing games and earning chances to win fun prizes donated by local sponsors. Our Master of Ceremonies, Ben “Cooter” Jones will be drawing door prizes throughout the evening. At the end of the evening everyone will cash in their chips for chances to win the Grand Prizes which include a scenic ride in “Cooter’s” General Lee through Rappahannock, a Day of Sailing on the Chesapeake with Peter Kreyling, a scenic one hour flight over Rappahannock with Dennis Fairbrother, and more to be announced soon. Don’t miss these wonderful Qrand Prizes because you must be present to win! Space is limited to 250 attendees and tickets are being sold in advance only. No tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $25 each and this entrance fee includes $10,000 in play money, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres. There will also be a cash bar. Get your tickets toddy — they are going fast! Please contact Melanie Kopjanski at 987-8876 or Kathy CASINO NIGHT: Chris Johns dealing at a black jack table. Kreyling at 987-8131 if you need tickets. Tickets are also available at all home games and from Board and Casino Committee Members of the of the Sports Association. We look forward to seeing you! Local director receives recognition Gail Turnbull, director of the National League of Junior Cotillions, Culpeper Chapter, recently received the President's Award of Excellence, from the National Organization headquarters located in Charlotte, N.C., established there in 1979. Rappahannock children are involved with the Culpeper Chapter. The National League of Junior Cotillions is an etiquette, character, and social dance training program that involves children in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Currently there are more than 400 chapters in 29 states. Mrs. Turnbull received special recognition for her excellence in providing young people with the skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. For more information regarding the National League of Junior Cotillions, contact Mrs. Turnbull at 937-8959 or e-mail at culpepercotillion@hotmail.com. Got bored kids? Visit our web site at www.fauquier.com Arcadia coming to The Theatre Tom Stoppard’s play, Arcadia is coming to The Theatre at Washington, Va. for two performances on Feb. 2 and 3. Arcadia is the most brilliant and inventive play by Tom Stoppard, who is himself arguably the most brilliant and inventive of contemporary playwrights. He is also one of the most prolific: * Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, The Invention of Love, Shakespeare in Love, India Ink, Jumpers, and The Real Thing, are just a few of his many works. London’s West End as well as Broadway and Hollywood have been sites for many of his successes. The setting of Arcadia is a magnificent room overlooking the garden of an English copntry estate during the 19th and 20th centuries. While the location remains constant, the action alternates back and forth among events occurring there during the two centuries. Issues of science, art, history and landscape gardening abound and are interwoven , in a way which is both witty and challenging. A review in Scientific American noted that “the verbal virtuosity in Arcadia rests on a respectful, even sympathetic, examination of the way modern science looks at the world.” Arcadia will be produced and performed at the Theatre at Washington by the Georgetown University’s “Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society,” which is now in its 150th season, on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. For reservations, or to , obtain a copy of the Theatre’s u tr w schedule, phone 5 4 0 - 6 7 5 - 1253 or send email to T h e - atreVA® aol.com.

is 3* Church ^ Activities 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 Wash ington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Bible School 7 p.m. 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. Holy. Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Sunday School, children and adults 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 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, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill Baptist Church Pastor: Robert Goff Second, Fourth & Fifth Sunday: Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist services Rappahannock County Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 27 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. and Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. •s’ 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. New Hope Baptist Bible Pastor: Carl R. Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Evening Prayer, Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Shearing and caring for sheep long ago The Hampshire sheep acquired its name from the agricultural County of Hampshire in Southern England. It was in 1889 that the Hampshire Down Sheep Breeders’Association was established in Salisbury, England and is still active today. In 1840 it was known as “The Hampshire Sheep Association” in the United States. The appearance of a sheep is important only as it relates to maximum productivity, profit, and breed characteristic. In our area the Suffolk and Hampshire breeds usually place first at the fairs’ because of their growth rates and muscling. Each of these breeds or crossbreeds has a purpose. Some breeds are better raised for meat, others wool. Suffolk fleece is not a good quality wool, but the meat is the best. My daddy raised sheep for many years, and I always love to see the sheep and lambs at county fairs. The female sheep are ewes and weigh much less than the males called rams or “bucks”. The young lambs romp and play, creating their own activity whenever they’re not nursing or resting. In addition to food, water, exercise and shelter there are a few preventive procedures necessary to keep sheep healthy. First in the United States lambs usually have their tails cut off (docked) close to the tailhead for hygienic reasons (to prevent the accumulation of manure that would attract flies). Periodic worming is needed at least once or twice a year. I always got the easy job, as each sheep was given medicine (we called it drenching). I marked each sheep that was medicated with paint, so they would not catch them again. It took two people to hold them and give them the right amount as it had to be measured. Sperryville By SALLY KEYSER 987-8471 I'm sure there is much more medication or vaccinations needed for the pregnant ewes and lambs today When the weather became warm, early summer, the sheep had to be sheared. This meant removing the coat of wool. From this many of our wool clothes are made, plus it was another income for the owner. I have a pair of hand sheep shears which worked like scissors that daddy first used. This was a real job. You tried to remove the wool or fleece all in one piece if possible. You had to be careful to not cut the sheep as she was trying to get up all the time. The wool was real oily and very thick. It made the sheep look naked when you finished. The wool was then tied four ways with a paper string, as it was sold by the pound, and put in a “wool sack” which was a long narrow sack made just for that. It was then taken to the market for sale. The shearing became easier in later years, when electric shears became available. It was also a much neater looking job, similar to a hair cut. The part I remember most was if the ewe rejected her lamb, or had more lambs than she had milk for them they had to be bottle fed. Daddy would give them to us, and it was our responsibility to feed them on time each day. The milk had to be warmed and a babv nipple was put on a glass soda bottle. NOURISHMENT: Sally Keyser is shown here bottle feeding a lamb in the mid 1940's. They really became a nice pet, and would come when you called and follow you around. It was a sad day when they were ready for the market along with all the other lambs. The best part, it meant money for us. We were given whatever the lamb brought, and enjoyed having money in our pocket. There are not many sheep around here anymore. Dogs were the predators then. Bear had just started killing them and taking them to their dens. Since then bear have become more plentiful and today we have coyotes. There are many who are ill and we pray for their recovery. Ms. Debbie Keyser and Mr. Spencer Sullivan from Winchester visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Mr. David Dwyer, Mrs. Sally Keyser, Mrs. Ruby Dwyer of Sperryville, Ms. Anne Dwyer and Mrs. Rebecca Shade of Culpeper enjoyed lunch at the Hong Kong Restaurant in Culpeper on Friday to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Ruby Dwyer. Make it a good week! Nikki Calisto celebrates 15th birthday Nikki Calisto celebrated her 15th birthday on Sunday with her parents, David and Renee Calisto and other family members. They all enjoyed cake and ice cream together. We wish her many more. The Administrative Board of the Flint Hill United Methodist Church met on Thursday evening at the church. Those present were Rev. Merlin Shorb, Doug Bywaters, Bud Corder, Tom and Harriet Flint Hill By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Davis, Mary Curtis, Mary Frances Bywaters, M.H.' Brady and Shelbv Welch. The community breakfast was held at the fire hall on Saturday morning and was well attended despite the snow. The breakfasts are held on the third Saturday of each month. The public is welcome. Our prayers continue for all those on the sick list. The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. The pastor Robert Goff invites the public. Michael and Janet Vest of 4 Virginia Beach spent the weekend with his mother, I Mrs. Christine Vest. Visiting his grandmother on Sunday was Johnny Vest of Virginia Beach. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church has worship service each Sunday at 8:45 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Have a great week and give me a call with your news. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heeding Flint Hilly VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. “See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs” 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING" U.S. 211, West Sperryville, VA (540) 987-8235 / *»vl >4,1 } V 1 vtufht k't ,s nun .... vtk- *hs>vU huikt n|« )jte 'a i ill jrJ -tth! r. ihv ijp h»v»i‘ 1* > :"*! 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Sympathy expressed to families Our community would like to express heartfelt sympathy to several families in our area who have lost loved ones, the family of Mrs. Virginia Green of Reva who passed away at Meadowbrook Adult Home on Thursday, with services following on Monday; to Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis of Alphin Lane, who lost his mother, Mrs. Martha Ellis on Saturday, passing away at her residence in Elkwood and services at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Damascus on Tuesday. Also to the family of Mrs. Helen Van Doren, here in Boston, who departed this life at her residence last Monday and to the family of Mr. William (Billy) Settle, a former Castleton native who departed this life early Sunday morning at ^auquier Hospital. May our Lord give comfort to each of you in your loss. Our prayers go upward for Mrs. Betty Whorton, who recently returned from Fauquier Hospital and to Bill Peregory, who is recuperating from shoulder surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Turner Foster of Culpeper were recent callers of Mr.' and Mrs. Jeffrey Peyton and Kamry on O’Bannon Mill Road. Belated greetings go out to Michael Williams, who celebrated his birthday on Sunday. We have several interesting notes to share, this week is recognized as “National Meat Week” and there’s not a one of us who would want to overlook this week and then sometimes there comes a need and we appreciate the day set aside for Friday, “National School Nurse Day”. While on the subject of special days there’s one so great for women we don’t want to leave out, Sunday, Jan. 28 is recognized as “National Women’s Shopping Day”. While this day has been set aside, most of us don’t wait for a special day, so good luck, ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby and Jason were Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and children. Due to inclement weather in the area, the Salem Volunteer Fire Department Awards Banquet which was to have taken place Saturday was canceled and has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2. Please call any member of the department for more information. Of interest, to any veteran in our area, the Outreach Team of the Veterans Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va., will again be in the area to enroll veterans in the health care system, to answer questions and perform blood pressure screenings, all this to take place at American Legion Post, 330 on Wed. Jan. 23. Please call 937-3705 for more information. The Windmore Foundation for Arts will present “Oklahoma” beginning Feb. 15-24 at Culpeper County Middle School. Call their office here in Griffinsburg at 547-2555 for more information. Belated wishes go out to Daniel Peregory, who celebrated another birthday on Friday, Jan. 18. There is a need and if anyone in our area would like to volunteer at the Culpeper Library please pick up an application at the desk or call 825-8691. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark spent the weekend with Joel Peregory and children, Heidi and Kenny in Catlett. A bit of history, dating back to 1782, this was the year that Congress selected the bald eagle to be the emblem for the United states. This eagle is bald in name only, but owes its name to the American Colonists and since ancient times man has been identified with the eagle, because it has an impression of being powerful and majesty. It is interesting to note that the late Ben Franklin did not approve of the eagle as our National symbol, but wanted the turkey instead, because he thought the eagle had a bad moral characteristic. Remember all the sick in prayer. Continue to call with your news. Parents encouraged to attend activities We received a little bit of snow, not enough to go sledding but enough to play in for a while. It was nice to see the ground all white and clean, until the snowplows came and it turned brown. , My neighbor and I, along with the kids, went to see the RHS J.V. and Varsity Basketball games on Friday night. This was the first time I have ever been to a game and it was a lot of fun. The J.V. team is great! It was an exciting game against Madison. Variety Show on Saturday The annual Washington | Baptist Church Variety Show •will be on Saturday night, Ijan. 26 at 7 p.m. at The [Theatre in Washington. There is nd charge for admission but a free will offering will be [accepted. • Peyton Bailey, daughter of I Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bailey [of Huntly spent Monday with •her grandmother, Mrs. J Marilyn Bailey. | Mrs. Mary W. Groves of i Remington was a Tuesday [afternoon visitor of Mrs. •Marilyn Bailey. ! Mrs. Edie Falls of jWoodville had dinner with her 'grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. ? Edward M. Clark on Monday • night. Tuesday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Charles Clark of [Manassas and Richard < Simmons. o On Friday Mrs. Ruth Clark [ and granddaughters, Amanda • Brown and Bobbie Jo Brown shopped and had lunch in .Front Royal. J- The exercise classes being jiheld in the Fellowship Hall at vthe Washington Baptist ^Church have changed their ! hours and days of their class• es. The classes are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 5-6 p.m. We are glad to report that ! Mrs. Erma Jenkins has [ returned from Overlook Rehab • to the home of her daughter, < Mrs. Alice Butler and is recuI perating nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Butler • and daughter, Kayla of Falls • Church spent the weekend < with Mrs. Alice Butler and c Mrs. Erma Jenkins. Give me a qall at 675-3608 \ when you have news for this column. ■ Have a safe week. Coaches Mike Leake and Gary Settle are doing a great job with the team. Torsten Hermansen, who by the way is the tallest player on both of our teams at 6’4”, had 7 rebounds, and Jason Jenkins, Monte Christian, Eric Phillips, and David and John Letsen all had some great shots. The team rallied and beat Madison 41-38. It was a real exciting game! I think as parents of children in RCES we need to go and support these teams now so our children will have the best possible coaches and role models when they get to be in the upper grades. I am going to try to attend every home game to support our teams and I urge you do to the same thing. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the RCHS Athletic Department contact Director Jon Smythe. The RAA Babe Ruth, Baseball, Girl’s Softball, and T-ball sign ups will begin in February. T-ball starts at age five and they have teams all the way up to 16 in the minors, majors and Babe Ruth League’s. Watch the Rappahannock News for dates and times for sign ups. If you have not ever been a member, you will need your birth certificate to sign up. A wallet has been found on Route 211; if you lost one please call 937-5180 to claim your property. How many would love to have a football team for our Rappahannock County High School? Jim Oyster along with several other parents in the county are starting a committee to get a football team started. If you would like to partic ipate or have information to share please contact Mr. Oyster at 937-2128 or Linda Torrance at 937-4752. Impact Virginia is July 1420 this year in Staunton. Any young person who will have finished the eighth grade is eligible to go. Impact Virginia helps people rebuild their homes and many other mission projects. For information call the Amissville Baptist Church office at 937-6159. Get well soon wishes are extended to Connie Payne and Margaret Stover, both were in the hospital this past week. 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Honda Card"* and Sportraxff. are trademarks o' Honda Motor Co Lid ©2002 American Horda Motor Co . Inc {1/92) Upcoming Events Pinewood Derby races set Cub Scout Pack 123 will be holding their 2002 Pinewood Derby car races on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Washington fire hall. Races will run from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Scouts are reminded to check with their den leader for the check-in time for your den. The Pack Championship races are planned for 1:30 p.m. Former scouts and anyone interested in scouting are welcome to attend. For additional information call 987-8495, 937-5605 or 631-0949. Drama classes forming An eight-week drama class is currently forming. Categories include morning classes for those four to six years old, exploring movement, drama and art; an after-school drama class for 7-11 years old and an evening class for teens. All classes will culminate in a performance for family and friends. For more information contact Jean E izabeth at 675-1518. Fruit school planned The Madison-Rappahannock Area Fruit School sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office will be held on Thursday, Feb. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Topics will include: Chemical Bloom Thinners; New Apple Root Stocks; Insect Management Strategies; 2001 Internal Worm Survey; Controlling Diseases in 2002; Food Quality Protection Update; Apogee on a Component of Fireblight Control; Spray Bulletin Update; Sprayer calibration and 2001 Orchard Survey. Lunch will be served. For additional information call the Extension Office at 675-3619. Steed to speak at Library Sarah A. Steed, L.Ac., a Diplomate in Acupuncture, will speak at the Rappahannock Library on Friday, Feb. 1 on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at 7 p.m. For more information call 540-219-9494. Spring registrations accepted The Rappahannock Soccer League is currently accepting 2002 spring soccer registrations. They are available at the Rappahannock Library and the Washington Post Office Kiosk. Fees are $35 for first player and $20 for each additional family member. Some scholarships available. Volunteers are needed for coaching and an adult referee. Call the Registrar, Laura Dodd at 547-2968 for more information. The final day to register is Feb. 15. 2002. Diabetes support group offered A Rappahannock diabetes support group will be offered Jan. 30, Feb. 27 and March 27 by Cathy Tibbetts, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator at Trinity Church’s Parish Hall in Washington from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Tibbetts is a registered nurse with a specialty in diabetes. She works as a diabetes nurse educator and volunteers with the Rappahannock Free Clinic. Each month there will be a new topic that the group will discuss. The initial meeting on Jan. 30 will focus on “Diet, Strategies for Making Healthy Food Choices”, refreshments will be provided from recipes taken from ADA cookbooks. To RSVP, or find out more about the. support group, you can reach Cathy Tibbetts at 987-1151. bounty runners invited On Saturday, Jan. 26 the Shenandoah Valley Runners’ 2001-2002 Winter Series continues with the Stickman’s Tandems 5K race and Rappahannock runners are invited. The 3.1 mile running race will be held at Signal Knob Middle School in Strasburg and will start at 9:30 a.m. Registration begins one hour earlier. Entry fees are $3 for members and $4 for non-members and $1 for students. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Call 678-8585 for more information or visit www.svrunners.org/ws/. Aerobic classes planned Ongoing aerobic classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For additional information call Beth Levick at 635-6149. Open house scheduled To kick off national Catholic Schools Week, Epiphany Catholic School in Culpeper is having its annual open house on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Prospective parents and students can come to the school located at Precious Blood Church in Culpeper to learn more about the school and the registration process. For directions or other information contact Mrs. Bobbie Terry, Principal, at 825-9017. Ragged Mountain activity The following activity has been scheduled for the community through Ragged Mountain Resource Center. For additional information call Director Hunt Harris at 987-3366. • Sunday, Jan. 27, Moonlight Hike of Old Rag Mountain, meet at upper parking lot for Old Rag on Nethers side (off Route. 231 and Route.600) between 6:30-7 p.m. Bring layerable clothing, food and water and a backup headlamp or flashlight if cloudy. Clinic will he open Jan 30 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc., is currently open on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month. The clinic will be open Wednesday, Jan 30 and again on 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. Fodder stack race day set The 24th annual Fodderstack race will be held on Saturday, April 20. Registration fees remain the same at $20 per person. For additional information call 675-5330. Health programs offered The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board invites persons 60 years of age and older to participate in the following Health Promotion/Screening programs to be held at the Rappahannock Senior Nutrition Center: On Jan. 28 at 9:30 a m. program on Heart Attack Risk by Cheryll Green of the Health Department, 12-hour fasting suggested and On Jan. 29 at 11:30 a m. blood pressure screening and health talk by Melinda Beach, Public Health Nurse. If interested in attending any of these programs, contact Anita Richards at 825-3100, extension 3321. The program is supported in part by Piedmont United Way. Support group offered Hospice of the Rapidan offers free bereavement support groups to anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one, with or without prior Hospice affiliation. The discussion group now forming will meet on Monday evenings for six weeks, beginning Feb. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hospice of the Rapidan Community Room. Pre-registration is appreciated. Call Craig Wilt, Bereavement Coordinator, at Hospice of the Rapidan for more information or to register for the group. Office hours are 8:30 a m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, phone 825-4840. Yoga with Lilo Do you want to be more flexible and feel better physically as well as mentally? If so, join “Yoga with Lilo.” Ongoing classes are held at the Trinity Episcopal Church parish hall in Washington on Mondays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a m. For more information call Lilo at 675-3584.

IRjper Calm Deep, grayclouds hang low and dense with a cozy feeling that some approve, they frame the riverview without pretense over treetops browned from winter’s turn. No dimples nor ripples on the river move, no paddling ducks create their churn. No honking, landing Canada Geese disturb the perfect shining face no ripples or breezes interrupt it’s peace imperturbable stillness dark and deep. A soundless quiet almost echoes with grace from a seemingly boundless sleep. For when the river-run, slows and halts When the air is quiet■ and all is still.... gleaming eyes watch the surface exault with a mirrored shimmering perfection. From umbered banks as they always will, make magic images with their reflection. Cynthia Stamps W oodville ill Ls?'?. -" • ‘'TV * . . . '» K v ' <; ass MM. Obituaries .&i+i li- ♦*v" ' 'K «V ! lllifbiiliMMIMMMMIMfafaMMM * 4*a* g>a Virgil Leake Born in county Virgil Oakley Leake, 95, of Orange died Friday, Jan. 18 at Martha Jefferson Hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1906 in Rappahannock County, a son of the late Henry H. Leake and Della Dodson Leake. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Oakley Johnson Leake; five brothers and two sisters. Mr. Leake was a member of the Orange Assembly of God Church; Army Veteran of World War II and a retired painter. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ella B. “Sally” Leake of Orange; a son, Donald Leake and his wife, Barbara of Orange; a grandson, D. Craig Leake and wife, Fe of Richmond; a granddaughter, Gail Watson and her husband, Glenn of Orange; five great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandson. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Preddy Funeral Chapel in Orange with Pastor Gregg Vogt and Pastor Perry Utz officiating. Burial was in Graham Cemetery with full military honors conducted by American Legion Post 330 of Culpeper. Iva Louderback Luray resident Iva Mae “Trixie” Louderback, 79, of Luray died Friday, Jan. 18 at Whispering Pines Rest Home in Luray. She was the daughter of the late Lester Charles Dinges and Sallie Mae Dinges. Her husband was the late Adolph Lee Louderback. Mrs. Louderback was a homemaker. She was a member of Leaksville United Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Delegate Allen Lee Louderback and his wife, Nadia and two grandsons, Lance and Chase, all of Luray. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Louderback was also predeceased by four sisters and a brother. Funeral services were conducted on Monday at Bradley Funeral Home Inc. in Luray by Dr. Eddie Walker. Burial was in the Leaksville Cemetery. Martha Ellis Elwood resident Martha Ann Mabe Ellis, 85, of Elkwood died on Saturday, Jan. 19 at her residence. She was born in Mt. City, Tenn., to the late Millard Mabe and Patsy Ann Boldin Mabe. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the First Century Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting. She is survived by three sons, Barty Ellis and his wife, Ann of Eagle Rock, Delmar Ellis and his wife, Pricilla of Rapidan and George Ellis and his wife, Emily of Boston; nine daughters, Dorothy Wolfrey and her husband, Less of Richardsville, Shirley Bailey and her husband, Joe of Brandy Station, Barbara Bailey and her husband, Bobby of Montpelier, Pat Woodward and her husband, Kerry of Ekwood, Betty Sistrunk and her husband, John of Carlisle, S.C., Alice Meadows and her husband, Mac of Charlottesville, Mary Benson and her husband, Charles of Unionville, Kathy Ellis of Union, S.C. and Bessie Ann Haught of Remington and a sister, Rose Kilby of Shady Valley, Tenn. Additional survivors include 33 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ellis was also predeceased by her husband, Oscar Barty Ellis; a son, Allen Orville Ellis; a daughter, Nancy Ruth Ellis; a granddaughter; a greatgranddaughter; three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Jan 22 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. Tim Atkins and Rev. Raymond Ferris officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Damascus on Jan. 23. Weltie Willis Born at Chester Gap Weltie M. Williams Willis, 89, of Front Royal died on Sunday, Jan. 13 at Clearview Manor in Bentonville. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at First Assembly of God Church in Front Royal .with Pastor David Sterling, Pastor Greg Amos and Rev. Jimmy Burke. Burial followed at Williams Family Cemetery in Chester Gap. Only $4.60 per week for a 1 inch space Next Deadline January 23 540-675-3338 BUILDING SUPPLIES Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0397 1418 Orange Rd Culpeper CABINETS Ludwig Steka Furnituremaker Custom Furniture Specializing in Traditional American Craftsmanship. Free Standing & Built-ins Design Service Avail. 540-635-9690 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. The One-Stop Shop tor complete Home Decorating Service Floor Coverings • Window Treatments Wallpaper • Shp Covers & Upholstery Residential A Commercial Rt 211 Amissvilte.VA 937-5500 CLEANING Sandy's Hocisecceamp Weekly. Biweekly & Monthly Cleaning Insured A Bonded Free Fist I mates 540-937-3253 Joseph F. Keyser Construction, Inc. (Qualify Renovations & Custom Homes VA Class A Contractor 540-675-2395 T.G. TAYLOR > CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 kreyijng CONSTRUCTION Top Quality Custom Homes Since 1975 540-987-3145 CARPENTRY Expert craftsmanship in all phases of woodworking and construction. Cabinetry, trim, doors, decks, home repairs 23 years experience 540-937-2051 CPA . MacRae Associates, p.c. Tax Preparation & Hanning Accixinting Services Financial Planning www.macrae-cpEkcom (540) 675-2043 EXCAVATING keys Excavating ponds •drivway* clearing‘landscaping mow removal •bushhos^ng We offer quality work with years of experience. 540-987-9259 "“Vest's Excavating Specialized Backhoe, Dump Truck Hauling, Difch Digging, Culverts, Mowing, Bushhoggng & Driveway Grading, Fence Painting 675-1117 FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, • American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric, Split Rail Prfmcy Ftndng Anilabie Alto Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager. 399-2688 Furniture Restoration Rappahannock I Fi RNin k» RkstokationI 540-937-6211 Fax: 540-937-7230 HEALTH HEALING WITH LOVE Kathy Edwards, N.D., C.N.C. Doctor of Naturopathy Board Certified G Licensed Nutritional Counseling & Reiki ■Rappahannock Healing Arts Center 540-987-7204 Ext. 7 Our promise is to solve them for you! • Free consultations with our • Basements/Kitchens/Baths Architectural/Engineering staff • Sun Rooms/Decks/Patios • Basement Water Proofing • Brick/Stone/Concrete work • Remodeling/Additions Absolute Tech Engineering 1-888-333-6858 703-406-3936 JANITORIAL ■. 825-8394 Complete Janitorial Services Commercial* Industrial Ucensed*Insured*Bonded Free Eatimatea PAINTING Shenandoah Painting Top of the line quality Work tor homeowners for over i years. Satisfaction guaranteed, (.'all today tor a tree estimate Lic./ln*. 540-622-2562 PLUMBING Nelson Jenkins Plumbing Class A License/Insured Flumbing/Gas Piping Backhoe Work 540-075-3061 STORAGE South W^les Business & Mini Storag Located 5 miles west of Warrenton at intersection of Route 211 and Route 229 All Sizes Available Monthly and yearly rates, all ground-level units, tractor & trailer access, individual wide roll-up doors, restroom, business and vendors welcome. (540) 341-7000 PEST CONTROL ECONOMY W PEH CONTROL Termite & Pest Control Flint Hill, VA Bill Harris, Owner 540-675-3389 540-675-3880 Fax Licensed Locally Owned & Operated PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryville, VA 987-8555 RESTAURANT THE COUNTRY CAFE Mon-Thu*. 8 am. to 8 pm fit-SM. 8 am. to 9 pm Sunday: Closed Day of tat 675-1066 Take out Available STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential f naaarnl.l Reasonable Ratca 540/987-8B07 Rt. iaaa. ..ft i s. tu 8PERRYV1IAE. VA TV & APPLIANCE GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCA Video Products Antennas A Satellite Systems Radio Shack Dealer. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool A Roper Appliances US. Route 29, Madison (540)948-2200 WELDING ■lCK’S CUSTOM WELDIN8 (540) 675-1888 Commercial - Residential Construction - Farm General Wrought Iron gates A railings ALSO SANDBLASTING WATER TREATMENT WATER RIGHT Water Problems? Have your water tested in your home for PH (green stains), Hardness, Iron, Rust, Stains, etc. Correct any of these problems with , WATER RIGHT Treatment System Call for more information Pullen's Electric & Plumbing Also: Pumps & Waterheaters, in stock installation Class A Certified 540-675-3249 Mrs. Willis was born Dec. 23, 1912 in Chester Gap, a daughter of the late Walter H. and Rosa F. Smith Williams. She was the next to last charter member of First Assembly of God Church. Since 1934 she served in Bible clubs, Vacation Bible School and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Mrs. Willis attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Mo. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William “Willie” Willis; three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal was in charge of the arrangements. Otis Thornhill Jr. Businessman Otis R. Thornhill Jr., 88, of Culpeper died on Sunday, Jan. 13 at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. He was born on Sept. 7, 1913 in Boston, Va., a son of the late Otis R. Thornhill Sr. and Pearl Early Thornhill. Mr. Thornhill was a businessman and hardware merchant. He was a member of the Host Lions, a member of Culpeper Baptist Church, a charter member of Culpeper Country Club and an avid gardener. Survivors include his children, Susan Morris and her husband, George of Winchester, Pamela Harris and her husband, Keith of Culpeper, Otis Thornhill III of Richmond and Robert Thornhill of Richmond; one brother, D.W. Thornhill of Arlington and ten grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his wife, Blanche Thornhill and a sister, Laura Thornhill. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, Jan. 17 at Culpeper Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Fuson and the Rev. John Farrar officiating. Interment was in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery. Clore-English Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Helen VanDoren Boston resident Helen W. VanDoren, 72, of Boston died Monday, Jan. 14 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1929 in Newark, N.J., a daughter of the late Martin Weibel and Mary Trum Weibel. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Fred Earle VanDoren Jr. of Boston; two daughters, Ellen Sanner of Boston and Lydia VanDoren of Culpeper; a son, John Earle VanDoren of Lignum; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include three sisters, Elizabeth Weibel, Edna Simon and Marie Lamendola, all of Flemington, N.J. and a brother, Herbert Weibel of Hamptonville, N.C. In addition to her parents, Mrs. VanDoren was predeceased by a son, Frank Martin VanDoren and five brothers. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Jan. 18 at Found and Sons Chapel with Father Leo Zonneveld officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Food Sanitation Course scheduled The Winter 2002 Food Sanitation Certification course has been scheduled for food service personnel and Rappahannock residents are encouraged to participate. Virginia Cooperative Extension and Department of Health offer the 18-hour course at the Culpeper County Library, Southgate Shopping Center, on six Mondays starting Feb. 4 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. r by Randy Minter THE DAYS AHEAD In the weeks and months after the death of a loved one, family members may find themselves dreading the approach of anniversaries and birthdays that remind them of their loss. Instead, they should take pride in how far the have come in accepting their loss. Make it a time to visit the grave to share what has been happening during the year. Honor the day by driving to a special spot that the departed person was know to have enjoyed. Consider writing a letter to your loved one, sharing what is in your heart, and leave it by the grave or send it up in a balloon. On birthdays, take flowers to the cemetery, or plant a shrub or tree. Even years after a loved one has died, we can find theses special days hard, which is why it is important not to minimize the effects of loss and to take extra special care of yourself when old feelings recur. At the Moser Funeral Home, we offer encouragement to all who seek our services, and we understand that the grieving process is different for every one. Call 3473431, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton 24-hours a day. "We are laid asleep in body, and become a living soul; While with an eye made quiet by the power of harmigty, and the deep power of joy, we see into the life of things. ’’ - William Wordsworth Fee for text and exam is $95. Registration deadline is Feb. 1. Call the Orange Extension Office at 540-672- * 1361 or e-mail at cakastan@vt.edu. Free flowering trees offered Ten free flowering trees will be given to each person who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation during January 2002. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The ten trees include two white flowering dogwoods, two flowering crabapples, two flowering pears, two Washington Hawthorns and two American Redbuds. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Feb. 1 and May 31. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Flowering Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410 by Jan. 31, 2002. Up to $10,000 reward for tips on auto theft. 1-800-947-HEAT

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Call 504-825-5645 for more information. ..... .111 1 11 Sate* Houses V__* THE ONE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR 3BF 2BA Cape Cod on 7E acre, “Cooks" Kitchen wood floors, basemen open floor plan, new roof 3 mi from town o Warrenton. Charm, lo cation and priced right $184,900 540-341-725: 122 133 Lot* I Acreage LAND/ EASEMENT Wanted Have client interested in purchasing land or easements in Fauquier, Warren, Loudoun, Clarke, Frederick, or Fairfax to place into natural conservation. If you have 25+ acres and need some cash, consider selling your land or an easement. Contact; Nicole M. Bond, Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1801 Culpeper, VA 22701 540-829-8016 180 Commercial Rentals Buildings for Sale: e 13,840 sf 2-story, 3+ ac $675,000 e 7,739 sf 1-story 2ac. $385,000 e 18,615 sf office, 2 bldgs $1,300,000 Buildings for Lease: Warehouse: e 6,600 or 9,967 sf dnve-in Office/Flex: e 3.600-15,340 sf office e 72,701 sf office; warehse VINT HILL BUSINESS PARK 540-347-6965 888-448-4332 . _ _ Real Estate 190 Wanted v__ .. ._ I BUY HOUSES! Fast cash, quick closing, any condition, any price Cash for referrals 703327-8879 Pets ______j Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt. 639, East of Amissville Daily 8:00 a m. - 1:00 p.m., except closed Wed & Sun These wonderful dogs need a good home. Snoopy Teddy "Snoopy" is a friendly, smallish, playful, 1-2 yr. old spayed hound/cattle dog mix "Teddy" is a shy, sweet, adorable 3 yr. old neutered sheltie mix. Come see these cute dogs! 540-937-3336 or 540-937-3283 (voice mail) /-————V 208 Auctions V__ J AUCTION 5:30pm Friday. Jan. 25, at the gallery. Kt. 211. Amissviile. VA Lots and lots of merchandise for everyone! Furniture: This End Up. repro Victorian, oak gun cabinet; desk, dressers; chairs; stands; tables; leather Coins: Lg. Canadian collection: many wheal cents proofs, etc.; Dishes; Glassware; Collectibles and The Most Heavenly Box bits! Call ahead in case of snow or icy roads. www .bpauctions.com 540^37-4142 g Terms: Cash or good check w/ID. no buyer's premium Food sen. ed. Bill Payne Auctions Inc. VAAt #00 P C) Bov I7K 10 Madilov lane Amissviile. VA 201 Oh pay lie729<g earth I i nk. net "224 Firewood V:. FIREWOOD, mixed hardwood, $125/cord. 2 or more cords $110/ea. All seasoned. 540-9878843. 'I J ma Fumfturo t Appliances v / EXECUTIVE DESK & credenza med to dark oak color laminated Uhaul $150obo 703421-1033 MATTRESSES 2PC ULTRA plus pillow lop sets. Brand new still in plastic. Queen $225, King $325 full and twin also avl. 703-455-0012 Hay Straw & Feed V- _> HAY FOR SALE Or chard grass, blue grass, sq. bales, Flint Hill. $1.75/ bale. MC/Visa. 540-675-3137 MIXED OR TIMOTHY hay. 4X5 round bales $20 - $35. New Baltimore area. 540-3477188 TRI COUNTY FEEDS Marshall, VA. Area's exclusive supplier for Pennfield Horse Feeds. Complete line of stable & horse supplies. Al falfa hay. timothy & mixed hay. bag shavings, Stallmats. delivery wkly. 888-823-3337. 540-364-1891. www tncountyfeeds.com 254 Building Materials 1 YR. old snap lock machine w slip (4 drive Great deal. Call 540347-3024 256 Misc. For Sale BAT. POWR wheelchair Jystk cntl. Pride/ Jazzy 1103. used 1 mo. Cost $5K, asking $2,400 Gerry, 703-771 2103 BOOTS: WESTERN 3, work boots from Justin. Double-H. Nocona, Texas, Dan Post, Sage. Abilene Dingo Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton. 540-4391395 r \ Bids & Proposals V___V Invitation for Bids: Maintenance of Scale at Landfill Facility The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to provide maintenance of the truck scales located at the Rappahannock County Landfill Facility located on Weaver Road in Amissville. Prequalification is required for this contract in the form of qualification to perform vehicle scale test reports in conformance with Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Office of Product and Industry Standards. The work includes the provision of all supervision. labor and materials to repair (as necessary) and maintain the Weightromxscale facility in accordance with the above VDACS standards. All bids should be submitted in a letter clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations The basis for the bid shall also be stated: for this agreement, a mobilization/travel charge per call, and a per man-hour repair charge shall be included. Bids shall be evaluated on the basis of a per call charge, assuming mobilization and 6 man-hours per call All bids must be received at the County Administrator’s Office. Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519. Washington. VA 22747 by Friday, February 1. 2002. by 3:00 PM., at which time they will be opened and publicly read The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: John W McCarthy County Administrator 1-2302, 1-3002 #411304 (oec Mi sc. I |ZOO For8j(ta J UllstfrtlM MINI-SATELLITE DISH FREE equip'.FREE install! Localchannels now available! New subscribers only. Call for details 1-800-459-7357 F-11 FUNDRAISER; CANDLES! Seeking a great fundraiser, w/ no time constraints? Earn up to 25% of profits! Simple & easy & great earnings! 540-937-3401 MOVING SALE- Furniture. Office equipment, household goods. By appointment call 540675-1518 Mi SC. For Sale V / WESTERN WEAR: Head-to-toe for entire family Bailey, Resistol. Stetson. Wrangler. Rockies. RounhRider. Happy Trails Western Wear. Bealeton, 540439-1395 WRANGLER JEANS, 13MWZ. 0936 DEN Popular sizes in stock. Special orders invited Happy Trails Western Wear, Bealeton.' 540-4391395 261 Misc. Wanted WANTED: ALMOND color refrigerator, approx. 30" wide by 60" high, (probably 15 cu. ft ). Will buy outright or trade for larger almond refrigerator with icemaker. 540-347-4997 ;. ter 6 pm. Legal Notices r -\ v_; TRUSTEE S SALE - VALUABLE REAL ESTATE 6.659 Acres of Land & 40' Right of Way, Route 604, Rappahannock County. Virginia In execution of a deed of trust dated June 2. 1987, recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in Deed Book 163, Page 122. the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction on: Friday, February 1, 2002, at 11:00 o'clock A M., Front Steps ot the Circuit Courthouse. Washington. Virginia All that certain tract or parcel of land, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated lying and being on Route 604, Stonewall Magisterial District. Rappahannock County Virginia, containing 6 659 acres, and being more accurately described by survey of Greenhorne & 0 Mara. Inc . dated March 27. 1987. and revised April 13, 1987. a plat of which is recorded in Deed Rook 162. at Page 590. together with the nonexclusive use of a 40' right of way for ingress and egress leading from the subject property to Route 707 and Route 604. said right of way being more accurately shown on survey of George E Foard. CIS. dated November 15.1972, a plat of which is recorded in Deed Book 104. Pages 728 and 729. Being the same land conveyed to Joseph A Weaver and Barbara A. Weaver, husband and wife, by deed it Robert G Weaver et ux. dated April 28 1987, md lecoided in Deed Book 162, at Page ,590 The sale of this property is subject to all easements, rights of way and restrictions which may be of record TERMS OF SALE Cash with a successful bidder s deposit of 10°o of the sales price in cash or certified 1 heck at time of sale and balance upon tender of Special Warranty Deed, settlement to be held within twenty (20) days from the date of sale in the offices ot Button. Yeaman & Associates PC . 139 W Davis Stieet. Culpeper. Virginia time being of the essence The Trustee reserves the right (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (n) to approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and final purchaser, (in) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to the termination ot the bidding by the auctioneer and (iv) to keep the bidding open for any length ot time. In the event ot default by the pur baser and resale, the deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs and expenses of the sale and the balance, if any. to be retained by the Trus tee as compensation for said sale Examination of title, conveyancing, recording tees, and obtaining possession shall be at the expense of the puri baser Purchaser shall assume any unpaid taxes tor the current year jubsequent to the date of sale Sale is subject to any valid filed or untiled mechanics liens.'if any, and any other matters of record recorded prior to the aforesaid Deed of Trust J Robert Yeaman, III. Sole Acting Trustee tor more information, contact: Steve A Grayson Second Bank & Trust (540) 825-4800 or 1 800-825-40.03 or l Robert Yeaman. Ill, Esquire Button, Yeaman & Associates, P C 139 W Davis Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 1540) 825-0766 1-16, 1-23, 1-30-02 #410636 /-> 290 Found V Black wallet found on 211 in Amissville on Sunday Jan 13 for info call 540-937-5180 f > 294 Giveaways V._ J FREE CAT TO GOOD home 2 years old. small, very sweet female. 540-439-8897 (limes Community Newspapers NORTHERN VIRGINIA 2^ --T->. oen Busin*** * Services 3? EARLY'S GARRET. INC. Hv onc-sk iplhop lor complete H*mx- iXvor.lfngSerMcc Floor C \»\ cnng\ • A link Irv.ii merits Wallpaper* Slip C'» acts & I phulsiery Residential & Commerical Kt. 211 -\nit*s>illr. V \ 937-5500 Fauquier Times-Democrat: Where the Readers Are! Call Today 540-347-4222 ---- Legal Notices v-1___ TRUSTEES SALE OF 411 MAIN STREET, WASHINGTON. VA IN EXECUTION OF A Certain Deed ot Trust from Frances Walker Eldred to Peter J Luke and Sharon G. Luke. Trustees, dated October 6, 1995, and recorded in the Clerks Office ot the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County n Deed Book 215 at page 176, default having been made and the Note Holder having instructed the Substitute Trustee to do so, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, substituted by document of record in the Clerk's Office of aforesaid as instrument number 00-1321, will offer for sale at Public Auction the following described property together with improvements thereon and appurtenances thereto belonging All that certain tract or paicel ol land lying and being in the town of Washington Hampton Magisterial District of Rappahannock County. Virginia being known and designated as 1 6940 acres and 0 5475 acres more or less as the same are shown on a plat of survey by Ross & France, Ltd (James H Hams Surveyor), dated April 22, 1980 and recorded July 10 1980. in Deed Book 136, Page 33 among the land records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia Being 'he 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 i ie said Frances Walker Eldred The subject property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, as is" subject to applicable liens and conditions PLACE OF SALE AT THE FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY IN THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA DATE OF SALE February 14 2002 at 1 00 P M TERMS OF SALE All cash upon presentation of deed withu 15 days of sale BIDDER'S DEPOSIT The trustee requires that all bidders present prior to sale a cashier's check or other curie'it funds in the amount of $30,000.00 payable to - uch trustee All such checks will be returned prgmptly to unsuccessful bidders and the check ot the successful bidder will be retained by the trustee as the deposit in accordance with law to be credited to the purchase price The trustee reserves the right to announce such other terms of sale as may be appropriate at the tune of sale The trustee also reserves the right to continue the sale from time to time as may be requisite This sale is also made pursuant to the dtrections of the beneficiaries of that Deed ot Trust recorded in Deed Book 227. at Page 607. that D*ad of Trust recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County as instrument number 99-99 and that Deed of Trust recoided m the Clerk's Office df atores'Jid in instrument number 99-1606. DATED THIS 8TH DAY OF JANUARY. 2002 * David C Dickey Substitute Trustee For information contact - i)uvip C. Dickey. Trustee w 20 Willow Lane P O Box 218 < * Slanardsville Va 22973 021a i804)985-7744 1-16. 1 23. 1-30 .'■<*. M3 oj _*410309

Wednesday, * J loving couple M$shes to adopt white newborn into a home 'filled with love, happiJiess, financial security <£> educational opportunrties Medical/ legal Expanses paid Call Ipeth and Steve 1-800£84-8889 Valentine's Weekend. JS325. 1 night’s lodging, ■cont. bkfst., cndlight ■fiea, limo to gourmet *rest 540-338-0918 t" J CHEVY CAMERO Z28 '91: low mileage 350 engine auto , loaded. CD player, blk. w/blk. interior, good condition, W7000 571-233-1496 HfiNDA ACCORD DX 188 blue 156K mi new tires am/fm CD. auto. Well mntnd runs great. S1750obo Yakima Bike rake incl. 703-777-4697 MITSUBISHI 1995 iJOOOGT: Red w/ gray jpt., V6, 5 so. immacutnte condition inside & ttut. Runs perfect. New jjming belt, water pump, siT Mille Miglia wheels. Hew tires. CD. Infinity package. All records in«luded $10,700. 540*47-4997 after 6PM. WELLCRAFT (192 classic) cuddy. 19'. 185 triP Merc, Bimini top. ’depth finder, fish finder. J|m/fm cass. galv. •trailer, $8000 firm. 540*439-6787 <|40 Motorcyd—j HONDA 1999 SHADOW ?50 cc. Excellent cond. iow, low miles. $4,500. 703-443-9059. CHEVY 1999 TAHOE: 2 tone, leather, CD. 52 K miles. Fully loaded $19,500 OBO. 540-8823707 or 703-509-5177 TOYOTA 4-Runner '97, T11k mis, great shape, $14,500. 540-6753496. 375 Trucks / Pickups FORD F-150 XLT Flareside '92: 4 WD, 302 engine, 5 spd, loaded. red.AM/FM/Cass., good condition. $5000/060. 571-233-1494. FORD ’90 F150, XLT, Lariat. V8. 2WD, ext cab, tow pkg, camper TJiell, current insp. 33500. 540-364-1646 lanuary 23, 2002 [67S Trucks/ FORD F-150 XLT Lariat 1991. 4x4. 5.8 liter, loaded w/ auto trans.. 129 K mi., dual tanks, S6000/OBO 703-8981336 or 540-338-3317 GMC WORK VAN. 2000 model. '2 ton, work bins. 26k mis. $14,700. OBO 540-341-4141 V^ FORD 250 CARGO Van '91 V8. auto, pwr steering, pwr brakes AC $5200 703-443-0410 685 Vehicles Wanted HAVE AN IDLE utility or auto trailer you want to turn into cash? Looking for reasonably priced 2 5- to 5-ton tandem axle trailer in good to fair condition 540-7884626 Full Time Employment ARCHITECT/ CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER Moseley Hams & McCIntock s seeking a Project Manager to administrate const, activities for projects from their Warrenton office. Candidates must possess construction' architectural exp. involving comm, const., strong writing, verbal &computer skills. Qualified candidates reply to: mrf@ mhmhburg.com or fax: 540-351-0031 ARCHITECTURAL INTERN with AutoCAD exp. for small progressive architectural firm. Send resume to: JFT -AIA 15 S. 5th St. Warrenton, VA 20186 Bus Driver PART-TIME NEEDED FOR PRE-SCHOOL. Must have: • high school diploma or equivalent • valid CDL Virginia License Contact: Fauquier Community Action /Head Start Program 73 Lee Street P.O. Box 22 Warrenton, Va 20188 (Telephone): (540)347-7003 Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. EOE PUBLIC HEARING JP The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board (RRCSB), Culpeper, Virginia, JJfovides transportation services for the elderly add disabled within Culpeper, Fauquier, MadiSn, Orange, and Rappahannock. These rvices transport individuals to and from rehabilitation programs, outpatient services, meal programs, and other services operated by the RRCSB and private providers. Funds are being requested from the Commonwealth of Virginia to purchase five (5) thirteen passenger vans through the FTA Section 5310 Program. These vehicles will be utilized to maintain existing services and replace vehicles in the current fleet with an excess of 150,000 miles. We invite any interested public or private transit or paratransit operator within the Planning District 9 area to comment on the proposed services by sending a written notice by February 28, 2002 to Mr. Neil Sherman, Department of Rail and Public Transportation, P.O. Box 590, Richmond, Virginia 23218-0590 and to the Attention of the Executive Director, RRCSB, P.O. Box 1568, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. Comments can also be made at the planned public hearing to be held on Tuesday. February 12, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the main office of the RRCSB, 15361 Bradford Road. Culpeper. A copy of the application is available for inspection at 15361 Bradford Road (RRCSB) Culpeper, Virginia Comments made at the hearing and submitted in writing will become part of the application. Interested parties should contact Paula Beneson at 540-8253100, ext. 3146. 1-23, 1-30-02 #411091 Legal Notices TRUSTEE SALE t 41 Mountain View Road ; Flint Hill, VA In execution of a Deed of Trust from Craig Allen Jones and Nora L. Jones dated November 9, 1978 and recorded in the Clerk's Office, Circuit Court County of Rappahannock. Virginia, in Deed Book 129, page 778, securing a loan which was originally $47,500.00. Default having occurred in the payment of the Note thereby secured, and at the re quest of the holder of said Note, the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale at public auction at the front steps of the County of Rappahannock Circuit Courthouse 238 Gay Street, Wash ington, Virginia on February 8, 2002 at 12:00 PM. the property described in said Deed of Trust, located at the above address and briefly described ct6: Lot 29, 30, 31 and the lot described on said plat as the well Lot. Tax Map #13B-29 The property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to all existing easements, restrictions and any other conditions that may affect title to the property. The Noteholder reserves the right to bid at the said sale TERMS: CASH: A bidder's deposit of $2,500.00, cash or certified check, will be required at the time of sale with the settlement and full payment of the purchase price within (15) fifteen days from the date of the sale. Additional terms will be announced at the time of sale and the successful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the Substitute Trustee a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. . __ This notice is an attempt to collect on a debt and - Siy information obtained will be used for that pur, Jose Loan Type: VA 19667 3 ' • R INFORMATION CONTACT: 'tween 8-11 AM Btlectar Projects, Inc. bstitute Trustees 1 Miller Drive, Suite G1 4eesburg, VA20175 E03) 777-8619 16, 1-23,1-30,2-06-02 #410329 Auto Service Writer Experience required. Excellent jwy plan. Health & dental in surance avail *Come grow with us!” Call Mike Ryan Marshall Ford 540-364-1548 CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTANT needed. Tues. - Friday in dynamic, friendly Culpeper office. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. Must be very team oriented, energetic, and a “people person." Please send resume to: 1051 Oaklawn Dr. Culpeper, VA 22701 CONST. (Commercial) ELECTRICIANS & HELPERS EXC. BENEFITS INCLUDING 401K Call John at: 703-385-8850 or Fax resume to John: 703-3 78-1918 Cell 703-887-2236 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.Experienced only. 540-349-0056 Greenhouse Sales/ Delivery Person Full-time temporary position in The Plains. Valid driver's license required. 540-253-5236 General Excavation. Inc. is now hiring: •HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Experienced in engines, transmissions, etc. Benefits include 401K, group health insurance, holiday pay. Apply at 9745 James Madison Hwy. or call 540-439-2202 7am - 5:30 pm EOE & supports a drug-free workplace. Dispatch Hays Home Delivery Service. Inc. is seeking qualified: DISPATCHERS PT-S11 / Hr. Evenings • Billingual - Spanish is a plus • Thorough knowledge of maps • Computer friendly essential • Some knowledge of delivery business • Excellent customer service & communication skills Interested & qualified please call for more information: (703) 707-2476 HAYS HOME DELIVERY SERVICES. INC. Equal Opportunity Employer Electricians Apprentices Helpers All "tKJII" aside - we are the best. & we want you on our TEAM. We offer all the TseHs & whistles" when it comes to benefits. Do yourself a favor & call us today1 Ox pay runs from $9.00 to $20.00hr - based on experience. Must have tools & transportation to shop. SUNDANCE ELEC. CONTRS., INC. 540-349-8200 EXT 12 HOUSEKEEPER wanted 3-days per week, 8am - 12 noon, increased to 5 days in April. Duties, prep. Breakfast, house cleaning, laundry, evening meal prep. Must be experienced, dependable and have current verifiable references. 540-937-3758 LANDSCAPE DESIGN/ SALESPERSON N. VA Design/Build. Year-round. Experienced, motivated, dependable person to sell, design, and manage residential projects. Strong design, estimating, and communication skills. Salary D.O.E. plus exc. benefits. FAX resume with salary history to: ( --——- ' .. N Bids & Proposals y ...-V^ - : . : - J Invitation for Bids: Staining Flatwoods Refuse and Recycling Facility The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to stain the exterior surfaces of the Rappahannock County Flatwood Refuse and Recycling Facility, Reuse Shed and Fencing, located on Flatwood Road off Rock Mills Rd. No prequalification is required for this contract. The work includes the provision of all supervision, labor and materials to stain all wood surfaces with high-grade exterior wood stain (stain brand and color to be approved by Operator of Facility). Project is to commence as soon after March 1 as weather conditions permit, but is to be completed not later than April 30, 2002. All bids should be submitted in a letter clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated; for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, February 1, 2002, by 3:00 PM., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: John W McCarthy County Administrator 1-23-02, 1-30-02 #411373 Invitation for Bids: Painting Courthouse The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids from firms to repaint the non-masonry exterior surfaces of the Rappahannock County Courthouse. No prequalification is required for this contract. The work includes the provision of all supervision. labor and materials to scrape and burn old "alligatored” paint on all exterior woodwork, reglaze windows where necessary and paint all wood surfaces with two coats high grade exterior paint (paint brand to be approved by owner). Project does not include painting of roof, but does include painting exterior surfaces of beff tower and all non-aluminum gutters & downspouts. Project is to commence as soon after March 1 as weather conditions permit, but is to be completed not later than April 30', 2002. All bids should be submitted in a letter clearly identifying the company providing the service, be signed by the principal of the firm, and shall note any exclusions or limitations. The basis for the bid shall also be stated: for this agreement, a final and complete finished price shall be stated. All bids must be received at the County Administrator's Office, Old Extension Office, 290 Gay Street. P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747 by Friday, February 1, 2002, by 3:00 PM., at which time they will be opened and publicly read. The terms of Competitive Sealed Bidding as set forth in the Virginia Public Procurement Act shall apply. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids. BY ORDER OF: • John W. McCarthy County Administrator 1-23, 1-30-02 #411407 LANDSCAPE SALES ASSISTANT N. VA Design, Build. Year-round. Great for advancement if you are dependable, multi-tasked. and computer literate; handle pressure well, valid VA driver, landscape/plant knowledge. FAX resume w/ salary history to: PLANT-A-PLANT CO. Fax (703) 327-6980 Salary D.O.E. plus exc. benefits. Retail Help Full-time retail help needed in a local swimming pool store that is open year around to sell swimming pool supplies. spas & supplies and gas fireplaces. Looking for a self-motivated individual with some computer and sales knowledge. Inquire within Payne Pools 62 C Waterloo Street Old Town Warrenton With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 F MANAGERS We re looking lor friendly individuals who want to make a difference as Area Managers & Maintenance Supervisors in our Gainesville Branch. Great advantages of joining the TruGreen LandCare team include excel benefits • Area Manager - 4yr. horticultural exper. req • Mantenarce Srcervsots - no experience, wil tran. If you're lookng tor a career w/ long-term potential, the s l For consideration, call Sam Wells in Gainesv ille at: 703-968-0668 or fax resume to: 703-968-9549 EOE/M/M/F/D/V Rappahannock County Public Schools COACHES WANTED Seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: • Var Softball Asst. • JV Softball Head Coach • Jr. Panther Softball Head Coach • Var Boys’ Soccer Asst. • JV Soccer Head Coach • Var Baseball Asst • JV Baseball Head Coach Jon Smythe 540-987-8576 Individual seeks full-time position as estate or farm maintenance/ caretaker. Experience includes, but net Imted to. painting (int/exL), carpentry, electrical, plumbing. and seme farm equp. Has own tools & transportation. Salary requremert References avail Please reply to: 540-825-7517 email: SKHomecare ©starpower.net With 17 Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We’ve Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 540-347-4222 or Fax 540-349-8676 Full Time Telephone Associates Plow & Hearth has an immediate need for additional full time staff in our Call Center. Responsibilities include the ability and flexibility to answer inbound calls for all companies: Plow & Hearth, Plow & Hearth Country Home, 1800flowers.com, HearthSong and Magic Cabin Dolls. Qualified candidates must have: • Excellent telephone, customer service and communication skills • 6 months exp. answering inbound calls in a call center environment • 6 months exp. in a telephone or face-tp-face customer service position • Good computer and typing skills • A clear articulate telephone voice • High School Diploma (or equivalent) . • Evening and weekend availability Benefits include: • Health Insurance • Life Insurance • 401 <k) Retirement Plan • 9 Paid Holidays - • Paid Vacation, Personal Days and more... Sound like the perfect job for you? Stop by our Distribution Center on State Route 230 at Route 29 in Madison and complete an application or send your resume to: Plow & Hearth. P.O. Box 5000 Madison, VA 22727 e-mail: Plow&Hearth_HR@1800flowers.com Fax 540 948-7299 r -->> Giveaways v......'.■ STRAY PETS If you have lost a pet, contact the Loudoun County Animal Shelter at 703-777-0406 or 540-882-3211. Pets that are not reclaimed by their owners may be made available for adoption. There are also a number of given-up pets in need of new homes. Stray pets are posted on the Animal Care and Control Web Site in the Found Pet Listings. The web site address is www.co.loudoun.va.us/animals/ VIEWING & ADOPTION HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00- 5:45 P.M. Tuesday 3:00- 7:45 P.M. Friday 4:00- 5:45 P.M. Saturday 12:00- 3:45 P.M. Closed on Sunday and Holidays We are happy to have pets available for adoption to residents of Loudoun, Clarke, Fairfax, Fauquier, and Prince William Counties. The shelter is located on Rt. 9, two miles west of Rt. 7, at the intersection of Rt 704 and Rt. 9. The following stray pets are currently at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter. Found Pet Listings Doas Border Collie, mix of black and white, female, 2 years, Route 9 by Route 287 Chihuahua Mix, brown, female, 10 years, Evergreen Road/Watson Road. Leesburg Unknown, yellow, female, 1 year, Little Rocky Run, Centreville Cats Domestic short haired, mix of brown and white, female, 3 years, Simmons Rd., Roundhill Domestic short haired, mix of brown and white, female, 2 years, E. Colonial Highway, Hamilton Domestic short haired, mix of cream and black, neutered male, 6 years, Regis Circle/Monarch Drive, Sterling Domestic short haired, black, unspecified, Unspecified, Simmons Rd., Purcellville Domestic Short haired, mix of red and white, unspecified, unspecified, Limekln Rd., Middleburg Domestic short haired, brown, unspecified, unspecified, Belmont Drive, Ashburn Domestic short haired, brown unspecified, unspecified, Belmont Drive, Ashburn Unknown, black, unknown, Dominion Station Other Livestock, Pot bellied pig, beige, male, Dutchman's Creek Rd, Lovettesville TEACHER RECRUITMENT FAIR Sponsored by Western Virginia Public Education Consortium - Friday, February 8 (4 p.m. - 8 p.m.) - Saturday, February 9 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) - Salem Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, Salem, VA - Participating school divisions will solicit applications to fill 1200 vacancies. For a uniform job application and information visit www.wvpec.org or call 540-831-6414 or 540-831-6391. Participating school divisions: Alleghany, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Danville, Floyd, Franklin, Giles. Henry, Martinsville, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, and Wythe. With 17 - Newspapers In Our Times Community Newspapers Group, We've Got Northern Virginia Wrapped up! Call 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 AUTO TECHNICIAN This is a real opportunity for trained and trainee’s to join our expanding service team. We oner: / Competitive Pay /Medical Insurance /Dental Insurance /401K /Paid Vacation /Paid Training Contact: Greg or John n 11 hum ik WlftlMKlH} Jeep 540-347-6622 800-374-8366 Warrenton, VA GROWING FAST!! is looking for 2 SALES PEOPLE to add to our expanding family.. Sales Person We offer / Company Car /401K /Health/Dental Insurance ✓Training /No Sundays /Excellent Commission Plan (Our top sales person earned over $70K in 2001) Call Now! Joe Cintella or Mike Shall 540-347-6622 ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? Intuit, maker of Quicken™, QuickBooks™ and Turbo Tax™ is hiring. To be part of our elite team, you’ll work hard, but we'll reward you with competitive pay, comprehensive training, benefits and outstanding opportunities for professional and personal growth in an outstanding work environment. Seasonal Sales Associates We’ll depend on you to cross-sell, up-sell and close sales on inbound calls as well as provide excellent customer service. You’ll also respond quickly and efficiently to inquiries about Intuit products. We require a high school diploma (or equivalent). Telemarketing or sales experience is preferred. Earn $8.50-$11.00/hour plus opportunity for sales bonuses. You'll need to be available for training February 4,h-22',d from 8:00am-5:30pm and have the ability to work a flexible schedule once training has been completed. Apply Today! Training classes start February 4th, 2002 110 Juliad Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. Fax: 540-286-6700. Email: resume@intuit.com. 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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 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 MECHANICS 1st. & 2nd. Shift Northern Virginia Caterpillar dealer has openings for experienced and inexperienced mechanics to fill these positions: Truck Engine Construction Equipment Applicants must have mechanical aptitude and be able to read and understand Caterpillar service instructions. We offer an excellent wage and benefit package to include medical, dental, vision. 401 (k) retirement plan and on going technical training. Applications available between 7:30 AM-5:00PM. Alban Tractor Co. Inc. 1201 Severn Way , Sterling, Va. 20166 703-450-6700 EOE DEPUTY CLERK Rappahannock Circuit Court The Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk's Office in Washington. VA is seeking a full-time Deputy Clerk. Preferred applicants should have a minimum of a high school degree or equivalent, proficiency in oral and written communications, extensive computer experience, office expenence and expenence working directly with the public. Additional preference given to applicants with recent expenence in any Clerk's Office, law office or similar organization. Salary is negotiable. Excellent benefits Interested applicants should submit a state application no later than February 4, 2002 to: Rappahannock Circuit Court Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 517. Washington, VA 22747. State applications can be obtained from the Clerk's Office 540-6755350 or any Virginia Employment Commission Office or its web site at http://www.vec.state.va.us/ EOE MERCHANDISING COORDINATOR Multi-store farm supply business looking for person to carry out various merchandising functions. Looking for flexible "people person" to assist with ordering merchandise. advertising, developing store signage, store layout revision, etc Need self-motivated individual capable of working without constant supervisor. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. Previous retail experience and agricultural background helpful. Send resume with references and past job experience to: Personnel Administrator P.O. Box 2002 Culpeper, VA 22701 MUSIC ACCOMPANIST Announcement #2105 The Fauquier County Public School System is recruiting for the position of Music Accompanist for Warrenton Middle School. This position will be responsible for providing piano accompaniment in the school music program. Qualified'applicants must be a skilled piano player and must have the ability to follow a conductor. The ability to read 2 or 3 voice parts simultaneously is required. Prior experience is a plus. Interested applicants should submit a Fauquier County Classified Application Form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department. 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton. VA 20186. Position is open until filled. For assistance call 540-347-8668 or e-mail shandrews@libertyhs.com. Fax 540-347-3610 EEO/AA/M/F/D I RETAIL SERVICES MANAGER TRAINEE For Fredericksburg, Bealeton, Culpeper, Amissville Qualified Candidate must possess: Previous C Store/ Fast Food Management/ Gas experience We offer: • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Health Insurance • Paid Vacation • 401K & Profit Sharing • Employee Meal Discount • Company Furnished Uniforms • Advancement Opportunities Please fax or mail resumes to: Wally Brown 540-371-2400 ext 871 540-368-5289 fax 1701 Fall Hill Ave. Suite 200 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 RECEPTIONIST Northern Va flooring company needs individual to handle multi phone lines. Must be dependable. Hours 8:30-5:30. Computer exp. a plus. Other duties include mail and office supplies. position to start Excellent benefits Send Resume to 703-450-8435 or email christina@flooring solutionsinc.com MUSIC ACCOMPANIST Announcement #2105 The Fauquier County Public School System is recruiting for the position of Music Accompanist for Warrenton Middle School. This position will be responsible for providing piano accompaniment in the school music program. Qualified applicants must be a skilled piano player and must have the ability to follow a conductor. The ability to read 2 or 3 voice parts simultaneously is required. Prior experience is a plus. Interested applicants should submit ' a Fauquier County Classified Application Form to: Fauquier County Human Resources Department, 10 Hotel Street. Warrenton. VA 20186. Position is open until filled. For assistance call 540-347-8668 or e-mail shandrews@libertyhs.com. Fax 540-347-3610 EEO/AA/M/F/D Large Engine Mechanic Established, upscale landscape firm in Dulles, VA seeks organized, selfmotivated individual for Large Engine Mechanic Position in busy shop To qualify for this full-time year round position. candidate must be mechanically inclined with a willingness to learn Good communication abilities and strong time management skills and ability to handle a fast-paced atmosphere. Able to handle a fast-paced atmosphere. ASE Certification preferred Competitive wages will commensurate with knowledge and skill level Please call HR Dept, at: 301-924-5400, ext. 110 EOE Substance-free workplace Sunrise iNwrENDCNr And Assisted Living Communities of Leesburg We are seeking kind, caring, good humored individuals who enjoy work ing with the elderly to fill our following positions: Part-Time Care Managers 7AM-11AM Full-Time Care Managers 7AM-3PM Contact Val Bvme at 703-777-1971 for application and interview EOE It' v SHEET METAL MECHANICS otterin^o tinning bonut of to Qualified applicants! - VAC contractor in Washington Metro Area hiring experienced Technicians.'1 Mechanics, pay rate is excellent and very competitive Hours dre 7am ’ 3 30p[jn, Mon thru Friday Will be some" 'overtime Benefits are company paid ! ^dividual health benefits, paid disabilty. retirement plan and uniforms^ Company vehicle supplied to gualified oersonnel. Must read blueprints witt-r minimal supervision installation of due}'' systems, refrigerant piping, copper oiping and control wire are a must. Wiil,, .vant to interview an applicants Contact us with any questions at 301-840-2021 (Mon-Fri) : or fax resume at 301-840-2064 PLATEMAKER Full-Time Put it*:* mi Knit* ! ^ i.iipv makuuz color proof' ♦ ck 'UippuiL'. 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•* *» »*• By Kenner B. Love , 1 Extension Agent. ANR ' Crop and Soil Sciences The following ;; are January gardening tips from the Rappahannock p Extension Office. ; • Analyze last year’s planting, fertilizing, and spraying records. Make notations to reorder * successful varieties, as well as those you wish to try again. • Before ordering your spring seed, do a “rag doll" germination test on those seeds left over from last year’s order. Roll ten or 20 seeds in a damp paper towel. Keep them moist and in a * warm location. For most crops, germination of viable seed will occur within a week. If half the seeds germinate and you have enough left to plant twice as many as you usually do, you should get an adequate stand. Otherwise, order more seed. It’s a. small investment to insure success. • • For easier lawn maintenance, eliminate the hard to mow spaces. Eliminate acute angles in beds and borders. Combine single trees or shrubs into a large planting connected with ground covers. Put bird baths in flower beds or surround them with ground covers. • Avoid heavy traffic on dormant lawns. Dry grass is easily . broken and the crown of the plant may be severely damaged or killed. • Wood ashes will raise soil pH. Use them only if the pH is under 7.0 based on a soil test. The safe rate of wood ash application to lawn or gardens is 15 to 20 pounds per 1,000 square feet per year (approximately a five gallon paili. Remember, a little wood ash is beneficial, but a lot is not. • Digging or drilling holes throughout the root zone and partially filling them with fertilizer is not effective, as most of the feeder roots of a tree or shrub are in the upper layer of soil, and drilling puts the fertilizer below the level of the feeder roots. • To make economical “sticky stakes” for trapping . whiteflies and aphids cut bright yellow cardboard or plastic, such as recycled detergent bottles or margarine tubs, into strips. Coat with petroleum jelly. Insert into pots or hang near problem areas. » • Recycle your holiday decorations. Greenery used in ornaments can be used again in the garden. Wreaths and branches stripped from Christmas trees make excellent mulch for protecting newly planted ornamentals. Remove the material in the spring and compost it. • The pH scale ranges from one to 14, with seven being the ipoint at which soil has a neutral ■reaction. The majority of ornamental plants, including grasses and vegetables, grow in soils Avhich have a slightly acid reaction, with a pH of H O to 6.5. One exception is the ericaceous •plants which include azaleas, rhododendrons, andromedas, and blueberries. They require a more acid soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. . • On warm days, check to •see if any perennials have been heaved by freezing and thawing of soil. Firmly press down any that have lifted and cover with at least two inches of organic mulch. • Sterilize your tools, pots, and anything you use around your plants. Use one part household bleach to nine parts water. Soak for about 15 minutes, rinse and let dry. • To clean crusty clay pots, soak them in vinegar to help remove salt deposits. Soaking in a dilute solution of bleach (one part bleach to nine parts water) will kill microorganisms. We do not recommend combining any household chemicals for cleaning purposes, so complete the cleaning in two steps. For heavily crusted pots, scrub with a steel wool pad after soaking for 12 hours. • Protect liquid insecticides from cold weather to preserve their effectiveness. If any product is stored below the manufacturer’s suggested minimum storage temperature, it loses its potency. The most important factor in determining if the product is usable is the complete absence of crystals. If crystals remain after the product returns to room temperature, do not use the product. Dispose of it according to the directions on the label. • Assess the energy efficiency of your landscape. Do you have evergreen trees or shrubs blocking a window where the sun’s warmth would be welcome? Consider replacing them with a deciduous plant that would let sun in during the winter, but cast cooling shade in the summer. • When using salt to melt ice on walks and drives, spread it carefully to avoid damage to nearby shrubs. Damage to needle type evergreens will be evident next spring by copper and yellow tones. Damaged deciduous plants will have bronze or reddish leaves. Consider using sand or sawdust instead. • Stamp down snow near young trees to discourage mice from nesting under the snow around them and damaging the roots or bark. • Brush snow from evergreens as soon as possible after a storm. Use a broom in an upward, sweeping motion. Serious damage may be caused by heavy snow or ice accumulating on the branches. Prop up ice covered branches and let the ice melt rather than try to remove ice from brittle branches. For additional information on the above tips or other gardening related questions call the Extension Office at 6753619. We Finance Country Living! Kimberly Love Loan Officer Your dream home. That perfect piece of land. Some horses or livestock. Farms or farm equipment. I can help finance it all! FARM CREDITS (540) 347-3344 (Warrenton) or 800-559-1016 jgj 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. Diane M. Weltv to Virginia L. Coulter, 32.5 acres, Hampton District. $838,000. Evelyne O’Connell Latham to Gary G. Harvey, 19,075 square feet, Village of Sperrvville, Piedmont District. $185,000. Thomas Benjamin Massie and wife to Anev Melissa Massie Hoehn, Trustee, Tree seedling sale benefits conservation Local residents have an opportunity to enhance the natural beauty and value of their property, while supporting natural resource conservation, by planting trees. In addition to their esthetic value, trees confer numerous benefits on the land, including stabilizing soil, shading streams and providing food and shelter for wildlife. Native trees and shrub seedlings are now available at reasonable prices in a sale that benefits the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District. Anyone interested can call 825-8591 for an order form or visit www.greenwoodnursery.com/culpeper. The CSWCD develops programs to protect and enhance water resources for the counties of Culpeper, Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. 12.8865 percent undivided interest in 38.8028 acres, Hampton District. Deed of gift. Douglas K. Baumgardner Special Commissioner to Vondell Carter, 1 acre, Wakefield District. $48,000. John W. Byam Jr. and wife to Patrick Corbett and wife, .6534 acres, Town of Washington, Hampton District. $375,000. Sperryville Realty James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088/office ALL BRICK RAMBLER with 3 HR, 2 BA located on a scenic 2 acre lot near Sperryville. Home offers wood floors, full basement, two fireplaces and much more. $175,000 James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8236 sperryvillerlt\'®aol.com Bud Corder A 540-675-3291 ountry Living in Virginia 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 and West All modem conveniences, elegant interiors, pool, horse bam, guest cottage and green house. Near Flint Hill and in the midst of Virginia’s Hunt country. Additional acreage available separately. Merrymead- Distinguished 5000 sf home built to the highest standard. Italian & Mexican tile, extensive wood moldings, hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, top of die line appliances, windows and doors and large open public rooms with 10 to 12 foot ceilings. A detached three-car garage complements this home in the beautiful and peaceful Gid Brown Hollow Castle Mtn - 291 acres with 4500 sf contemporary, commanding 200 degree view of the Blue Ridge. Small pond, numerous streams and % mile frontage on die Thornton River. Very private. Convenient to Warren ton and D. C. m Contact Justin H. Wiley (434) 817-0636 B www.fannandestate.com m Frank Hardy, Inc.. Realtors FARM AND ESTATE BROKERS ROY WHEELER REALTY COMPANY Offering Piedmont Virginia's Finest Real Estate For Over Half a Century. Creekwood - Unique country property located in the southern part of scenic Rappahannock to. and situated on 22 wooded acres w/winter views of Bessie Bell & Red Oak Mts. offers 2 custom Cedar homes. The main 4 BR house features a finished walkout basement, 1st floor wood floors, 2FPs, skylights, spacious master bedroom suite, deck & porch. The charming 2 BR/2BA home is enhanced w/numerous upgrades and suitable for extended family or guest cottage. $779,000 Warrenton - Enjoy incredible Blue Ridge Mt. views from this wonderful .{-level home located in prestigious Bellevue Farms. The 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 hath home features main level oak floors, numerous large windows, 2 FPs, large library w/built-ins; plus in-ground pool, deck, 3-car garage, paved driveway and 10 open acres suitable for horses. $575,000 [0 Hint Hill Office 540-675-7171 • Jean Lilian! 540-675-3670 "_ jeimlillard@mris.com Premia Rappahannock County Property on 53 open rolling acres. Panoramic views of Old Rag Mountain and overlooking Ha/el River. Custom Williamsburg style home offers tremendous square footage with 6 bedrooms. 6 fireplaces, maple floors and numerous outbuildings. $1050.000 Privately situated in the Flint Hill area of Rappahannock County this Stone Manor Home on 50 acres with bam. pool, and views awaits new owner. Offers random width ash floors, fireplaces, patios and high ceilings. $875,000 ACREAGE 50 acres in Rappahannock County in Little Washington area. Just listed at $4,250 per acre. Stream on property. Additional 50 acres available. $212,500 57+ acres in Amissville area of Rappahannock County. Old farmhouse in need of complete renovation on mostly wooded site. Easy to show with great location. $249,900 540-341-3528 800-523-8846 540-675-3490 presented by Emily Henry m EQUAL 4f--> HOUSING l~l OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race,.color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on ah equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. RECYCLE 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 Providing Affordable, Quality Legal Sendees Since 1975 BITTERSWEET T§ >ld most of our listings over the last year, as well as those of a •”■! number of other Realtors, we find ourselves in the bittersweet position of needing new properties to market as we enter 2002. Please call and we will forward information to you, at no obligation, describing how Real Estate 111 can help you sell your home or land. We would like to be your real estate partner. Real Estate in 540-675-1373 www. Real EstateIII.com |§S Rick Kohler Mitzie Young 540-937-6146 540-675-3555 Washington, Charlottesville, Staunton & Waynesboro Virginia F.-nmil: re3@crosslink.net