Rappahannock News, January 23, 2003

H 125th Year ... No. 4 Phone (540)675-3338 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 www.timescommunity.com 50 cents " Jj UJRGJNIA Public bus service may be extended to county •m mrww mmr Photo Courtesy of Virginia Regional Transportation Association ALL ABOARD: Rappahannock residents may soon be riding one of these 18 to 22 seat buses if public bus service gets the go-ahead from the Board of Supervisors at its Feb. 3 meeting. By Kaye Kohler Special to the Rappahannock New* Have you seen the small public buses that run in Culpeper and Warrenton? This service could extend to Rappahannock County for a very reasonable cost and be available to everyone. There is a need in Rappahannock to provide transportation to citizens. Once established it doesn’t take long for people to understand the usefulness for all of the community. Tteenagers who do not yet have their driver’s licenses could take the bus to the movies. County residents could go shopping without having to drive or pay for gas or arrange for a ride. Residents could visit one another in other places. The Virginia Regional Transportation Association is a company that operates Federal Grant #5311. The company is based in Leesburg and has been in operation for about eight years starting with four buses. It now has a fleet of 60. This grant pays for 75% of the operations of the system. The Board of Supervisors, or county government, would sponsor the other 25% at a cost of approximately $17,000 per year for a five day a week service. Some grant money is still available in 2003. The cut-off for obtaining these funds is Feb. 28. A decision must be made at the Feb. 3 meeting of the Board of Supervisors. t Under consideration is a three day See Bu£, Page A6 Washington Mayor Stewart Willis resigns By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer Mayor Stewart Willis has ended more than eight years as the Town of Washington's chief executive. In a letter dated Jan. 20, Mayor Willis said his resignation was effective as of Thursday, Jan. 23. His sudden departure is, perhaps, no great surprise, because, as the mayor said in his letter, he has been concerned recently over what he sees as a more developmentminded Town Council seated since last spring’s elections. In his letter of resignation, copies of which were sent to the Town Council, Town Attorney John Bennett, and to the Rappahannock News, the mayor cited "a change in the way the council wishes to approach the development of a waste water system in Town.' He noted that he does not believe this new approach will represent a cost savings, "but it does offer some advantages especially to the commercial and pro-growth supporters in Town." The mayor said that he put his "property on the market in hopes of finding a place that is less demanding in its maintenance requirements," and that this eventual move out of town dictates that he resign as town mayor. Mayor Willis was gentle and conciliatory in his letter. He expressed his hopes that the Town Council would continue to "diligently pursue" the development of the wastewater system and the new reservoir and continue the practice of "open meetings that I have tried to support." He thanked Pete Estes and the 66 '& % The politics have not been fun, but making the Town work has been gratifying. Mayor Stewart Willis from his resignation letter Board of Supervisors and County Administrator John McCarthy, Town employee Ralph Gheen, Town Attorney John Bennett and Town Administrative Assistant Kaye Kohler for their efforts and support. He expressed his gratitude to those who have been supportive and especially to those who have attended Council meetings and have been willing to voice their opinions." The Mayor said that he had tried to balance the interests of the town's residents and its businesses, but alluded to his more preservationist feelings when he concluded, "What I think is not necessarily what others think, but the majority needs to be heard." The mayor's resignation precedes the council meeting on Jan. 30 and its next regular meeting of Feb. 12. Presumably, Vice Mayor Reinhardt Lynch will preside over those meetings. According to state law, the council has 45 days from the effective date of the resignation to select a replacement — any qualified town voter — who would be eligible to serve the remaining three and onehalf years of the mayor's term. No special election is required. Vice Mayor Lynch expressed his thoughts on Mayor Willis' resignation. He told the Rappahannock News, "I do not understand why the mayor feels he has to resign so abruptly, but I thank him for his eight years of service to the town and wish him all the best in the future. Bank road sparks alarm By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock New* Writer County resident Ken Estes raised an alarm at last week’s School Board meeting regarding the proposed road at the Rappahannock National Bank’s new “Commercial Centre.” He noted that the interior road would run from Route 211, through the commercial property, and terminate at Schoolhouse Road. He cautioned that it could prove to be hazardous to pedestrian traffic in the area and in conflict with school bus traffic as well. The engineering drawings for the road do, in fact, depict it terminating directly opposite the bus entrance at the Rappahannock County Elementary School (RCES), but no plans are evident in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s SixYear Road Plan to improve Schoolhouse Road to accommodate the additional traffic likely. Mr. Estes said that he was surprised to learn that the commercial center road was in the offing because, he said, “We were told that the road was years down the road.” He asked that the School Board consider the impact of additional traffic on Schoolhouse Road and advised that “we need to question it before it’s toolate." Mr. Estes noted that the Planning Commission will hold a hearing on the road at their Feb. 19 meeting. He also said that the RCES Parent Tfeacher Organization objects to the road and that “the Sheriff’s Office and ’Jeff Brown both expressed conCWtt« School Board member Franklin Warner said that he “is concerned mightily, and hopes that the board will see fit to take a position in opposition.” The road issue will be put on the agenda for the School Board’s Feb. 11 meeting. Junior ROTC Those at the Jan. 14 School Board Rappahannock News PO. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (540) 675-3338 (540) 675-3088 (fax) meeting were treated to a presentation of the Pledge of Allegiance by the Culpeper County High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC color guard and a presentation on the Junior ROTC program by its director, Lt. Col. Brad Coppock for consideration of the School Board. Col. Coppock said that the program teaches leadership and that its training includes citizenship, personal growth and responsibility, public service, career exploration and general military subjects. Col. Coppock said that there are 6,200 Junior ROTC programs worldwide, of which 228 are Marine Corps Junior ROTC. He said the services provide the equipment and uniforms, but schools provide the necessary office, classroom, and drill facilities See BANK, Page A2 Illness prompts Dr. Krebser to step down ff I tender my resignation due to health problems_I hope you don’t mind. Dr. Werner Krebser Planning Commission member * Pnoto Counesy o> C^ns Jonns African Bushmen are legendary tor their ability to track wildlife for days across the red dunes of the Kalahari desert Klaas Kruiper. in the foreground, was reputed to be one of the finest trackers in southern Africa. Here he pauses tor his son and cousin during a hunt near South Africa’s Kalahari Gemsbok National Park. Klaas's story - and other tales from southern Africa will be presented at a lecture and show by National Geographic photographer. Chris Johns on Jan. 31 at 730 p.m. at Rappahannock County High School. See story page B1. By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer With a brief statement, Dr. Werner Krebser abruptly resigned his seat and closed out a 21 year career on the Rappahannock County Planning Commission — a career that maintained if not strengthened the controlled-growth stance of the county and helped, in a very significant way, to keep it rural and the pearl of the Piedmont. “I tender my resignation due to health problems. ... I hope you don’t mind,” said Dr. Krebser to a surprised commission and gallery. He then left the meeting with his wife Fran. To his last meeting with the Planning Commission, Dr. Krebser maintained his principles and a posture that left little room for compromise on matters pertaining to growth and development in the county. Not infrequently it was only he who took a position in opposition to an application that he felt would be a concession to growth interests — and on most of those occasions the Board of Supervisors affirmed his point of view and voted against the majority recommendation of the commission. Dr. Krebser served for a number of years as Chairman of the Planning Commission, and instructed and mentored many of the newer commissioners. Current Chairman Tom Junk served as Vice Chairman under Dr. Krebser, and he said, upon Dr. Krebser’s departure, “. . . I’m sorry to see Doc go. . . . I’ve always learned something from him. He’s stood by what he believed.” Other activities Other activities before the board included: • The commission voted unanimously to accept Tom Junk as its chairman and Tom Tepper as its vice chairman for calendar year 2003. • The commission forwarded a recommendation of approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Special Use Permit for an efficiency apartment on an application by Armin and Johanna Fidler. • John Tippett, Executive Director of the Friends of the Rappahannock, made a presentation on low-impact development/ bioretention practices. • The Planning Commission will host a forum on the Comprehensive Plan Review on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall.

Panther Pause RCHS holds art show By Kendra Marie Hitt Special to the Rappahannock News Once again it’s that time of year when the art classes from RCHS host their annual art show. On Jan. 28, during the Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., parents will be allowed to see several art displays ranging across different styles. Every art student will have a piece of his or her work displayed from the semester. Not only will parents be able to see how much work has gone into their children’s projects, but some pieces will be on sale from two dollars and up. The money raised from the sale of artwork will be split between each artist and the school, which will put the funds raised towards new art supplies. Students will have one or more works of art showing that night, including Albert DoddHenze’s. Dodd-Henze plans on creating art as a career that will show off his individuality. Excited about the show all he had to say was, “Buy my art.” This year’s art show will also feature three students who won the Martin Luther King, Jr. contest at Lord Fairfax Community College. First and I—M Kendra Marie Hitt second place went to two tenth graders, Ellie Dodd-Henze and Lauren Kruczynski, and Kate Ferguson in eleventh grade won third place. The community and parents are all invited to step into the world of art and see each unique creation during or after meeting the teachers. If unable to attend this year, look forward to next year’s group of talented artists at the show. Kendra Marie Hitt, a tenth grade staff reporter for ttCHS’ “Rapp-Up”, is an occasional writer of the “Panter Pause” column. rrce Information Meeting on our International Adoption j rogram5 Thursday, January 30th Sterling, VA with local staff for Information and registration Call (757) 546 3874 mmm a n'..H)o|'iionsiVonitjicfieari.ors Virginia's Public Television Is Moving to Channel 58 Same programming. Different channel. As of January 28, WVPT will no longer broadcast on antenna channel 49. Beginning January 30, we’re moving to antenna channel 58! Don’t miss us! Channels Antenna 58 Adelphia 12 %' f I Your community. Your history Your news. Your station. WVPT I Yes! □ Please enter my new subscription to: Subscription Rates By Rappahannock..*21.® Elsewhere in the U.S.'27.'Vyear Name _ Address _ Citv_'3 ®§Sf ■*5g(E State Zip. Mail subscriptions arc payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: l^mihiimtfck New*, P.O. 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Casino Night to be held Feb. 15 The Rappahannock County School Sports Association will hold its Third Annual Casino Night at the Washington School on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Admission is $30 per person; $50 per couple. Admission includes $10,000 of gaming money to play roulette, black jack and craps. There will be a drawing for four grand prizes, including dinner for two at the Inn at Little Washington, an airplane ride over Rappahannock, a ride with Cooter on his “General Lee “ and a day of sailing and lunch with Peter Kreyling. Contact Kathy Kreyling at 987-8131 for tickets or get them at RCHS concession stands at home games. [Talk of the Town; in Washington, VA TALK Of THC Town Clearance Sale 60% off entire inventory Sale starts % Friday, Jan. 17th H 10 am - 6 pm 1540-675-1690 :s Power Out? 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Dark Chixobte Heart Cake with Raspberry Ganache Menu I: Domaine Michel Thomas Sancerre 2001 France - $13.99 Brick House Finot Noir 2001 Willamette Valley Oregon - $33.99 Menu II: Sourdais Chinon 2000 Loire France - $15.50 Seghesio Zinfandel 2000 Sonoma - $17.95 School Science Fair to show student displays next week By P,vm Waddell Special to the Rappahannock News Students of Rappahannock County Middle School and High School are busy getting their science projects ready for the Science Fair which will lie held from Jan. 29-31. The public is invited to visit the fair from noon until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30. Displays will be in the Multipurpose Room at Rappahannock County Elementary School. Students at the Middle School level are investigating a variety of topics. Animal lovers will want to check out Jonathan Butlers project on "The Effects of Dietary Supplements on the Behavior, Morbidity and Reproduction Rates of "Daphnia Magna." Those who like human studies should check out: Lisa Donahue's "Can You Live without a Thumb?," Rashad Alexander's "The Effect of Tactile Stimulus on the Attentiveness of Students," and Beth Martin’s "Who Remembers More, Boys and Girls?" Botanists should eryoy Jake Dore's "The Effect of Management Techniques on Sugar Cane Production in Louisiana." Chemistry experts should investigate Jeff Booher's "The Effect of Temperature on pH," Nikki Bowers' "The Effects of Pineapple Juice, Gingerale, and Lemon Juice on the Oxidation Rate of an Apple," and Michael Gallihugh's The Effects of Enzymes on Chewing Gum." Physics lovers should enjoy Travis Jenkins' "Batter, Batter, SPRING Batter: The Effect of Temperature on the Flight of Baseballs' and Alan Clatter buck's The Effects of Color on a Light bulb." Environmentalists should want to see Megan Wheatly’s "The Effect of the Location of the Stream on the Save Our Streams Multimetric Index Score." Here is a sampling of the Senior Division's projects. Animal lovers should check out Megan Payne s "Horsin Around: Who’s the Boss?" and Lauren Herbert's "Freezing to Death: Cryobiology of Worms and Insects. Botanists should enjoy Alex Sitorius' "Growing Pains: Is there a Faster Way to Germinate Plants?" Physics enthusiasts should investigate Kristin Kessell's "Static Electricity Fleas," Patrick Treanor's Aerodynamics," Eric Phillips' "Swing Time," Bobby Bowers "Tbp Gun," Michael Harrison's "Which Bullet Does the Trick?" and Mackie Jenkins' "What Will Float the Best?” Chemists should want to see Joey Wimer's "EggCiting Osmosis" and Kim Hogan's "Tasty Crystals." Wise consumers should check out Ricky Lee's "Mission Unpoppable." Local winners will receive plaques, ribbons and invitations to the Piedmont Regional Science Fair to be held in Charlottesville on Mar. 6. Senior Division winners at Charlottesville continue on to the State Science Fair and possibly even to the International Science Fair. Awards will be presented to winning students on Friday afternoon in the high school auditorium. In the event of bad weather, the science fair will be held from Feb. 12-14. Bank From Page A1 and, at the option of the school system, shooting facilities for marksmanship training. Benefits of participating in the program, he said, include accelerated promotions in the military, college credits for military science courses, admission advantages to ROTC programs and the service academies, opportunities for scholarships, and involvement in a program that “will turn around lives.” Other activities before the board included: SPRING SERVICE SPECIAL Does your tractor need a doctor or just a SPRING SERVICE?? Bring it to the experts for all your lawn & garden needs. We Self & Service all makes & models. $159.95 Includes 2 qts. oil, I qt. 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The Healthy Garden Giving the ‘cold shoulder* to some seeds By Donna LaPr£ Special to the Rappahannock News Dreaming gardeners may be snug and cozy inside when the snow falls, idly leaf / mg uirougn seed catalogs, but its ^ time to rouse A? and plan the new season’s garden, especially for plant/ which need a longer germination and growing period. I January is tne \ ■ month I begin leeks, artichokes, parsley, celery, alpine strawberries, any pansies, violas and primulas I didn't start in December, plus a few greens for the hoophouse and cold frame. If you want to try your hand at growing asparagus from seed, which is really quite easy, now is the time. Giving pansies, violas, primulas, slow growing perennials and most native plants a period of cold—stratification will help them to break dormancy and sprout. Stratification is a process of mimicking nature to remove seeds’ germination inhibitors. All seeds are equipped with a genetic signed system and biological impediments to prevent germination until conditions are favorable. Some seeds need to experience a cold winter and spring thaw, some need a hot summer then cool fall to sprout: stratification is simply a horticultural term indicating the necessity of sowing seeds in a moist growing medium and controlling the temperature. The simplest, low-tech way to cold-stratify is to build a seed frame which is placed outdoors. Ken Druse’s “Making More Plants” is one of my favorite propagation books. It has information on seed frames, which are somewhat like cold frames, though they have straight, not sloping sides, and the hinged top is covered with window screen instead of glass or plas tic. The bottom has screen attached to the underside as well, which prevents worms and other critters from tunneling into the frame’s occupants, seed pots and flats. The box can be as large as you can comfortably pick up and move, or quite small. The sides are best at 10”12”, to accommodate head room for plants later on. Locate the seed frame in a sheltered south or east facing spot, preferably against a building. A three-inch layer of sand should be spread along the screen bottom. This helps to keep pots from tipping over. Rain and snow will naturally do their work through the screened lid. Check the estimated stratification and germination requirements for seeds. It will vary from a few weeks to a few months. Some plants may take a year. As pansies and primulas need only a few weeks’ chill, I like to moisten the flats first, then place a humidity dome or pane of glass over the tops to coax their sprouting. When germination does occur, you will need to bring the pots indoors under fights, unless it is already warmer, frost free weather. Most native plants can be left outside until they germinate through their own efforts. Foamflower, toothwort and twinleaf are early blooming natives that need to be sown when their seed is freshly collected after flowering in spring. “Joe Pye Weed” and “Cardinal Flower”, summer flowers,will germinate readily from fall collected seed wintered outdoors in the seed-frame. Sow in the refrigerator Cold-stratifying can also be done in the refrigerator. Either sow seeds in a zip-lock bag with moist sphagnum moss or growing soil or, if you’ve room, in pots and flats covered with plastic. Even damp paper towels in plastic bags may work. Check often for mold. If your seeds do get moldy, air them out a day and replant, leaving the bag or covering slightly open. Vernalization, the sneaky process of tricking plants into i thinking they’ve already experienced a first summer and winter is the method I use to grow artichokes from seed. “Imperial Star”, the variety bred to be grown as an annual works well, but so do the more commonly biennial Italian varieties, including the beautiful “Violetto”. The seeds are started and kept growing at a warm temperature of 72 degrees for six weeks, then must spend six more weeks in a colder area where temperatures do not drop below 25 degrees nor rise higher than 55 degrees. For this phase I simply place the flat of seedlings in my unheated hoophouse, where by March, the inside night temperaItures rarely drop below freezing. In the day, the plants sit outside. These same, optimal conditions could be met ff p with a low tunnel, ” cold frame or cool porch. Leeks, celeriac and celery will not need fancy flat maneuvers to sprout, just mild warmth, 60-70 degrees, and a long time to grow, three months or so. Placing the pots on a propagation heat mat or on top of plant lights will help them along. Celery, once large enough to be individually potted, must not be planted out until night-time temperatures remain consistent at 50 degrees or above, else they will bolt Try the heirloom “Red Celery* for wonderful flavor and red tinged stalks. “King Richard" is my favorite spring grown leek, slim and tender, yet the Scottish heirloom “Musselburgh” is the plump and tasty archetypal “leekie” of Beatrix Potter tales. Good thing the rabbits don't know that! Although not strictly necessary, I do like to cold—treat alpine strawberry and parsley seeds for a week — they are plants which like cool weather and can be set out in the garden as soon as the soil is workable, usually by the beginning of March. I feel the cold treatment gets them ready to adapt. But don't feel tempted to give the cold shoulder to all your seeds — some will resent it and lay sulking and sleeping below the sou. The following contains more information on the propagation needs of specific plants: “From Seed Tb Bloom,” by Eileen Powell; “Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers of the United States and Canada,” by William Cullina and “Growing and Propagating Wildflowers,” by Harry Phillips. Building & Operating a Horse Farm Seminar February 2, 9, 16 & 23 1:00-4:00 p.m. Morven Park, Leesburg Leant about: • Farm Design & Layout • Farm Management & Operations • Farm Safety & Security • Land Pre-purchase Analysis Cost is $45.00 per person To register or for further details, please call Linda Brummund at 703-754-9478 We would like to thank all of our family, friends & neighbors for the prayers, food, flowers, cards, visits & other acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. A special thanks to Rev. John K. Burke &" Pastor Jon Heddleston . Words cannot express how grateful we are. May God bless each of you. The Bernard L. Jenkins Nuts about squirrels.. .and not so nuts Where a population lives, city, suburbs, or country, can deeply affect its culture. Take gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) for example. What are usually cute if somewhat annoying birdfeeder thieves in the country take on the persona of gang members in more populated areas. My dog is constantly astounded that a species that seems to give her the utmost respect in the country — by staying at least 100 feet away from her at all times — will come within a couple of feet of her when she’s visiting the suburbs. Shrewd and highly adaptable, squirrels are obviously well versed on the local leash laws — and seem to know just how far retractable leads extend. In Reston, where my mother lives, squirrels routinely eat through sheds in search of food, build nests in attics, devour or relocate fall bulb plantings, and face off with any person or dog in their paths. It can be extremely disconcerting to have a creature that small coming toward you that obviously understands the finer points of the game of chicken. Even more disconcerting k Backyard j Happenings Pam Owen is the fact that most people will move out of the way, even though they know in their heart of hearts that squirrels do not eat people — probably, although they’ll eat just about anything else. While many, suburbanites in particular, loathe squirrels t “tree rats” to some) for their cockiness and thievery, I have to say I admire these rodents for their toughness and adaptability. Anyone who can weather more than a mild wind in a drey (those frail-looking bundles of leaves in trees that squirrels use as temporary nests until they can find a suitable tree cavity) is due some respect, in my book. I also admire how squirrels take as a challenge baffles and other human follies designed to deter them from pillaging bird feeders. The other strategy for keeping squirrels from bird feeders — chasing them away — is truly pointless. Garden Club to meet The next meeting of the Rappahannock County Garden Club will be on March 18 at 1 p.m. at the Washington Fire Hall. The program will feature "Propagation Techniques” presented by Genie Cate, a local grower of day lilies and peonies. At this month's meet ing, guests learned how everyday household products could be used in the garden as alternatives to chemicals available at garden centers. Persons interested in gardening, horticulture and flower arranging are invited to attend. The club does not meet in February. T $$$ Free tyoney $$$ 1 \7irginiaT5azaar® T W~ Market The Virginia Bazaar will be giving away $500 in Market Money every weekend in January and February. Market Money can be spent on anything in the market, including antiques, collectibles, home decor, and more! 2 You can't win unless you are here! 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An Australian friend living in Reston, after many years of dosing bulbs with rodent repellent, then screaming at the squirrels who nevertheless dug up the bulbs and ate them, has finally capitulated and reportedly even fed one. Apparently, it was during the last ice storm, when she saw a squirrel laying prostrate on a branch, looking pathetic. My friend, who I devil at every birthday and Christmas with classy squirrel-related gifts (squirrels made of tiny seashells, macramfc) squirrels, etc.), took pity on the poor guy and fed him. The squirrel was probably just resting up after gorging himself at the neighbors' bird feeders. In any case. I’m now deciding which squirrel feeder to get her for her birthday — the seesaw, the corncob wheel i which spins as the squirrel goes for the corn). Although these are obviously designed to humiliate and frustrate squirrels mere than to feed them, squirrel lovers need not worry. 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-ftappaljannocfe J^etosfEstablished 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 THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003 Our View A champion Rappahannock County is an unusual community, peopled with a most diverse lot who, for the most part, have worked selflessly to ensure that the county does and will forever retain its rural charm and country sensibilities. One need not look far, to every point of the compass in fact, to see what we could have been if not for these tireless efforts. It is not in a vacuum, though, that a community develops its values and adheres to certain beliefs. It takes a seed of nascent ideals, and it is onto and around such seeds that a community coalesces and matures its thoughts. In Rappahannock County many of these seeds were home-grown, but some came from other counties and other states and other countries to join with and evolve the philosophies of living and principals of preservation that make Rappahannock what it is today. Zurich, Switzerland lent us one such notable ... a man who has given his all for some 40 years to see that Rappahannock County remains the jewel that it was long ago ... a man whose influence will be felt here long into the future. Dr. Werner Krebser came to these states from Switzerland in 1950, and to this county nearly 40 years ago. He came to treat the ill and founded the Rappahannock Medical Clinic, but he did more than that, much more. He has treated our spirits as well through his successes as a Planning Commissioner and as Chairman of that body, and as one of our foremost champions of open space, scenic vistas, and clear skies. "Doc” Krebser recently resigned from the Planning Commission so that he and his wife, Fran Moore Krebser, could focus on succeeding in his battle against cancer. - We will miss the public face of Werner Krebser, but we look forward to his presence as a private citizen of Rappahannock — at county meetings, with the "Lunch Bunch" at the Public House, and just around. Rappahannock Today ji-awmuiM'i-,! Photo Courtesy of Betty Grigsby - Birthdays and family reunions are historical events at the home of Woodville residents, “KP” and Betty Grigsby — particularly when the guest list includes five generations of kin. On his 64th birthday, "KP" Grigsby, second from left, holds Kerry Paul Jr., his great grandson. Also joining the celebration from left to right, is Kerry Paul Jr.’s great, great grandfather Willie McFarland of Sperryville, grandfather Kerry Lynn Grigsby of Culpeper and father Kerry Paul Grigsby Sr. of Culpeper. Letters Make right decisions; not easy ones Our school administration’s job is to make decisions regarding our school system. This involves many areas and many decisions — some complex, some easy. There Tgione area where our administration is making the easy decision to the detriment of our student athletes. The blanket decision is if there are winter conditions present in the morning, these conditions will continue unchanged until the next day. If school is canceled, so are all after school activities. Practice was canceled on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17. On Saturday Jan. 18, the wrestling team competed in Richmond without the benefit of practice since Wednesday. Our team, which was 114, went 0-4 for the day. There are 12 events allowed each team during its season. Each event represents over eight percent of the entire season. There are no make up dates. The season is not extended for snow days. It is now or never. Road conditions on Friday afternoon were dry and clear. How much trouble is it for the administration to recognize conditions change during the day and allow each parent to make the decision for their son to attend practice? In Virginia, the weather can improve significantly from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Success in one area breeds success in other areas. Last year our wrestling team had the highest GPA of all organizations in the school. Maybe we should be helping our student athletes not hindering them by making the easy decision. If you disagree with this policy of automatic cancellation of all after school activities, please contact your school board member. Jim Wells Wrestling coach Free and open debate wanted without ridicule I am writing in regards to the opinion expressed by Louise van Dort in her recent letter to the editor concerning the Washington Ibwn Council. To refer to members of the public audience as “Stepford Wives” who “blindly parrot information spoon fed to them” is indeed insulting to those who dare to speak out at town meetings. The freedom to express opposing ideas is something Americans should be congratulated on, not dismissed as mere puppets. The cruel depiction of Barbara Stockton, a vocal and concerned resident of Washington, who has every right to express her views, was uncalled for. Does Ms. van Dort simply want the townspeople to remain mute at public meetings? If citizens are held up for ridicule because they object to council’s actions, what kind of local government will ensue? Free and open debate with a governing body that listens to the public is essential to achieve balance in this community. I also wish to publicly thank Mayor Willis for his efforts to be fair, listen to his constituents and attempt to foster the preservation of Washington. Balancing the business interests with those of the residential community is a difficult and often thankless task. He has done so with patience and diplomacy and I wish to congratulate him for that. Robin B. Purnell Washington See More Letters, Page A5 Down Memory Lane From Back Issues of the Rappahannock News 42 YEARS AGO Jan. 26, 1961 Forester William C. Vernam of the Virginia Division of Forestry reports that so far this year six orders have been placed with the Virginia Division of Forestry for a total of 17,000 trees to be planted in Rappahannock County in the spring of 1961. Fifty-five million trees are available to landowners for reforesting cutover woodlands and abandoned land. Trees cost $4.50 to $8.50 per thousand trees delivered to the landowner depending on the species of tree to be planted with approximately 1,000 trees being needed to plant an acre of open land and about 500 trees to restock\an acre of cutover land. Landowners in Rappahannock who have ordered trees are Bradley H. Patterson, Woodville; Irvin O. Wolf, Woodville; Wade H. Massie, Jr. Washington; E. A. Willis, Boston; J. S. Buckner, Sperryville and Mrs. L. G. Noyes, Huntly. Silas Woodward, who escaped from Rappahannock County Jail on Jan. 11 has been apprehended in Montgomery County, Maryland and charged with two felonies committed since he fled from jail. One charge is auto larceny and one is housebreaking. Thursday evening Mrs. C. T. Bruce enter- tained the Washington Bridge Club. Those playing were Mrs. W. F. Moffett, Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr., Mrs. Dabney Carr; Mrs. John R. DeBergh, Mrs. G. H. Davis, Jr., Mrs. R. V. Snead, Mrs. J.. E. Keyser and Mrs. C. B. Palmer. 30 YEARS AGO Jan. 25,1973 A planning council for quality education in Rappahannock County, as designated by the constitution of Virginia, has been established to work toward the improvement of public education. On the council are Mrs. E. M. Jones, Mrs. Dorothy Butler, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Miss Charla Sisk, Mrs. A. Y. Stokes, Mrs. T. L. Eastham, Mrs. W. F. Moffet, John Summers, George Patterson, Clayton Turner, E. N. Montague, Edward Gray, Dennis Wingfield, O. A. Norton, Robert Mead and Robert Leonard. Starting Jan. 30, every Tuesday will be “Ladies Day” at Rappahannock Sid Area in Washington, Va. Women will be entitled to special rates for lifts, lessons and rentals for the day or afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll Quaintance were weekend guests of Capt. and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer and children, Nicole and Heidi in Arlington and also attended the Inaugural Ball at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. 15 YEARS AGO Jan. 28, 1988 Look at the raw numbers and you’ll conclude that development is by-passing Rappahannock County: only 87 building permits were issued here for single-family homes in 1987. Eighty-seven permits wouldn’t cause a ripple of concern "in Fauquier, Culpeper and other nearby counties where residential subdivisions in the hundreds of units are now pending. But those 87 new single-family dwellings are “far and away the most ever in Rappahannock County” in one year, Zoning Administrator John McCarthy told the Planning Commission last week. Senior Angie Armentrout became Rappahannock County High School’s second Homecoming Queen during a ceremony Friday night. The crowning was performed by Athletic Director Bernard Cheshire at halftime of the Varsity basketball game. Miss _ Armentrout is one of the school’s premier scholar-athletes; a member of the National Honor Society as well as a leader of the girls basketball, volleyball and track and field teams. Katie, Scott and Justin Updike have been accepted as junior members of the American r Angus Association, according to Dick Spader, the association’s executive vice president. Katie, Scott and Justin are the children of Randall and Toni Updike of Washington. COMPILED BY MARY ANN KUHN Photo Courtesy of Rappahannock Historical Society OUT OF THE ATTIC: The Rappahannock Historical Society is seeking clues to the identity of these children. The four children are believed to be from the Smith, Brown, Bragg or Wood families of Woodville and Sperryville. Below the picture is written: (left to right) Quinton, Beth, Anne, J Phelps. Letters visible on the side of the wagon are WYE. The photo, which was taken in Iowa, is believed to be from 1900-1910. Persons with information should call Donna Fisher at 675-1163.

Letters From Page A4 Are our elected officials ‘responsible’? Good government is dependent on honesty so let’s be honest with each other: The current methodology used to raise government operational moneys is seriously flawed. Once upon a time, when the majority of our society was Agrarian, taxing land value — the value was determined by its ability to produce agricultural goods — made sense. But the value of that land did not consistently increase, indeed it steadfastly decreased in most cases due to the abusive agricultural practices. After all, there was plenty more rich fertile productive land to the west. Our current system of determining a “value” is pure chicanery. Capitalism says that a “fair market price” is determined when there is a willing buyer and a willing seller. I am not, nor are the majority of landowners in this county, willing sellers. Is the county government, or for that matter the Blue Ridge Mass Appraisal Company the eager buyer? Even if they are, I am still NOT a willing seller. The value of my property is not determined by a “market” UNTIL I am looking to sell. The value of my property is what I paid for it when I bought it. That is my investment. When and if I sell that property, then and only then should the government be allowed to change the tax base. To do otherwise is to permit the government the right to effectively confiscate your legal possessions by pricing you out of the “market”. Tb force you to have to sell in order to afford to pay your taxes (based on a fabricated “value” which you have no control over) or otherwise lose everything, IS confiscatory. This current sham of assessing property values on a continual basis without a sale occurring allows our government to be dishonest. When they need more operational monies, they increase the tax base through reassessment and what we see as taxpayers is the approved “tax rate” which stays relatively low and we are lulled in to thinking that we really need all the services that are included in the yearly budget. And even believe, indeed, that our loyal servants are doing the very best they can to balance our “needs” (not wants) with our resources. An honest value for the land in our county is essential for the elusive rural character of this county to remain. I want that. We — all of us — are the government. We can change this outrageous situation. The methods are not fixed in stone. This isn’t about the question, which will most assuredly be tossed forth, of where else can we get the money? This is about honesty and responsibility. Are our elected representatives being responsible? Is the true picture being presented to the constituency? When you vote are you voting based on accurate and timely information? This issue is way overdue for rectification. T J Pagano Huntly Sheriff’s Office comes to the rescue % /^Vn Saturday Jan. 4,1 experi; V_/enced a personal dilemma. # I parked my car at the ' Washington post office. In my haste to mail some letters I before the office closed at 11 I a.m., I realized I’d locked my | keys in my car, also my house | kiey and my wallet. I was desperate. I called the Sheriffs office for assistance. I was told the deputies were on a call and it would be awhile, but I would be next on the list. Waiting in the post office lobby I began to feel conspicuous. I realized I had no car, no house and no money. I am not a pessimist, however, negative thoughts did occur. Later Sgt. Connie Compton and Deputy Mark Currence arrived. In extremely blustery cold wind and after a lengthy time they managed to open the car door. Such diligence. A known fact: one learns from one’s mistakes. I am now more organized and have other provisions. I have an overwhelming respect for our Sheriffs Department. The sheriff must have such a sense of pride, knowing he has such competence on Ids force. Dorothy B. Hawkins Washington ‘Post Office Puppy’ owner thanks community Thank you for your wonderful article bidding farewell to Norris, the “Post Office Puppy”. On Jan 7, Norris went up to the Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) training school, where he successfully completed his in-for-training test. He will begin his harness training shortly. I’d like to thank this fine community for all its interest and support of Norris during his time with us. A number of people stopped by the Post Office before he left to say goodbye and wish him well. That lucky pup has quite a fan club! I’m especially grateful to all the offices and businesses that welcomed us so readily. While it is now a law in Virginia that any service dog in training is allowed access to all the places a working'service dog is allowed, it is nonetheless sometimes an imposition for some businesses to accommodate a dog. Getting these young dogs out into public places is critical to their ability to be rocksteady in every situation they’ll encounter as guides. Guiding Eyes For The Blind js one of many schools in the country that produce superbly trained guide dogs. The estimated cost of raising and training a guide dog is $30,000, and yet they are given free of charge to the blind and visually-impaired, empowering them with the mobility and independence that those of us with sight take for granted. I .ike all non-profit organizations, GEB relies heavily on donations, fundraisers and volunteers. While Guiding Eyes has an extensive and carefully monitored breeding program at its breeding center in Patterson, N.Y., not all of their pups have what it takes to become guide dogs. The testing starts early on and a pup can be released at any time if it becomes apparent to the evaluators or trainers that the dog lacks the necessary traits to be a successful and safe guide dog. In fact, only about half of the pups make it! GEB first offers the released dogs back to their raisers. If the raisers are unable to take the dog, they are then adopted out. The waiting list is long (three to four years), the price is high and the conditions are strict, but these dogs are in very high demand as pets both because of their careful breeding and the loving training they’ve received all along. The same holds true of the retired guide dogs. If their owner is not able to keep them as a retired pet, they are offered back to their raisers or adopted out to another long list of hopeful dog-lovers with homes to share. GEB keeps track of all its dogs, from birth through death. Such careful record keeping ensures that they will be able to breed the finest possible traits into future litters of potential guide dogs. GEB has a nice web site, www.guiding-eye8.org, that has lots of information about what they do and about puppy raising. They are always looking for new puppy raisers to give their dogs a good start. Anyone with a love of dogs can do it. And yes, it’s hard to give them up. Very hard. But when you see a team working together, and see the joy and trust they give each other, you’ll know it was well worth it. Nina Shepardaon Flint Hill How property gets taxed and reassessed By John W. McCarthy County Administrator Taxpayers have by now all (generally unhappily) received their notice of reassessment for real property that they own in Rappahannock County. Many have been surprised at the increase in assessed value of both land and improvements, and some have expressed concern at this “raising” of their taxes. A little clarification may be in order about the process of real property taxation in Virginia. Counties need money to provide the various services and facilities their citizens want, or which are mandated by state or federal law. These include the public schools, solid waste disposal, fire and rescue services and law enforcement. The county also maintains a reasonable surplus to cover emergencies, to soften the impact of reduced state and federal revenues, and to avoid the budgetary predicament in which both the state and federal government now find themselves. A county is limited by state law as to how it may go about raising the money it needs resulting in the majority of it coming from taxation of real estate, including the improvements. Setting tax rate In setting the annual real estate tax rate, the county, through its annual budget process, first projects what amount of money it will need. After taking into account other sources of revenue, it then knows how much money must be raised through real estate taxes. In the manner hereafter explained, the county then establishes the fair market value of the real estate which will be subject to the tax; this is the “assessed” value. These two figures: the sum necessary to be raised and the assessed value, then establish the “tax rate.” The tax rate is the number which when multiplied times the assessed value equals the sum which must be raised. So if the county. needs to raise $1 through real estate taxes, and the assessed value of all real estate is $1000, then the tax rate is 0.001. This rate is normally expressed as “cents per one-hundred dollars of assessed value.” In this example that would be $0.10 per $100 of assessed value. For 2002, our tax rate was $.92 per $100 assessed value. This tax rate was based on the assessed value of property established by our last reassessment in 1997. Accordingly, no one’s taxes are increased simply by having the assessment on their property increased. At the same time, it would be hard for anyone to argue the value of their property has not gone up since 1997; tiie question is “How much?” The Commonwealth of Virginia requires localities to conduct a general reassessment of real property at least every six years. In between these assessment “cycles” land values may go up or down, but in Rappahannock County, at least in recent times, they usually have gone up. reassessed The purpose of a reassessment is to establish the current fair market value of land so each person pays their fair share of taxes. How does the county go about doing this? After soliciting for bids, the county contracted with a company authorized by the Virginia Department of Taxation to conduct reassessments. The winning bidder was Blue Ridge Appraisals, which has conducted the reassessWhy propei is ment. Trained employees of the assessor conduct an analysis of what property in the county has been selling for by looking at past sales. This data is then used to project what similar pieces of property will sell for, and thus establish the “assessed” value, of which you have just been notified. The option exists for the Board of Supervisors to appoint a Board of Assessors, comprised of county residents, whose task it is to oversee and review the contractor’s results, and to hear appeals of assessments from private property owners. The Board of Supervisors did this. The Board of Assessors was provided training by the Virginia Department of Taxation and is currently conducting hearings for property owners who have concerns over their assessments. It must complete its work by Feb. 1. As a further protection for taxpayers, the circuit court will, in the early spring, appoint from among county residents, a Board of Equalization which provides property owners a further venue to express their concern about their assessment. The new assessed value of real estate will first come into play this June when the county adopts its budget for fiscal year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. As discussed above, the county will then determine how much money it needs, divide that sum by the newly assessed value of all real estate in the county and come up with the new tax rate. It is only then that a land owner will really know what his or her taxes will be. Effect of reassessment The practical effect of this year’s general reassessment will be felt in the tax bill due Dec. 5, 2003, which we will all receive in late October. Because of the mathematical relationship, if the sum of money needed to be raised by real estate taxes is held constant, when assessments go up, the tax rate goes down, and peoples taxes stay the same. However, as discussed above, the sum of money needed is determined not only by how much the county spends but by other revenue sources that can be applied against county spending before arriving at the amount which must be raised by taxes. Even if the county were to hold spending constant, if revenue received by the county from state and federal sources is reduced, this will serve to increase the amount of money the county must raise through taxes. The county has little or no control over these outside sources. To encourage that real estate taxes remain relatively constant in the year a reassessment takes effect, state law requires in that year an “equalized” tax rate be determined; that is to say, a tax rate that would generate no more than 101% of the revenue generated by the previous years’ tax rate. While this new tax rate might well affect individuals differently (i.e. some people’s property will have appreciated more than other’s) the overall effect would be to keep peoples’ taxes, on average, from not increasing by more than about 1%. Should the Board of Supervisors deem that they need tax generated revenue in excess of the 101% figure, they must give notice of their intent to do so in the newspaper and hold a public hearing on the issue. There will be advertisements in the Rappahannock News in late April through early May announcing both what the equalized rate would be and the proposed new tax rate (if different). Should you have any questions, please feel free to call John W. 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SPORTS This wintery week in school sports By Richard Armstrong Athletic Director The norm for the winter athletic season so far has been the weather. Four contests were postponed or canceled during the week as a result of snow. However, several contests were played during the week and one saw the Lady Panthers volleyball team continue to roll with a 2-0 win over Clarke County. The Panthers jumped out to to quick 5-0 lead in the first game and extended their lead to 10-6 before Ryisha Cook served the last five points to get the win. The second game saw the Panthers jump out to a 11-6 lead only to see the Eagles score four points to make the score 11-10. At that point, Brittany Thornhill took over from the service line and scored the last four points to secure the win. The team remains undefeated at 12-0 and 4-0 in the Bull Run District. The JV volleyball team rallied from a first game loss to Clarke County to capture the last two games of the match and get the 2-1 win. The team is 4-4 on the season and 2-2 in the Bull Run. The Junior Panther Boys’ basketball team saw their record drop to 6-5 as the team lost to Marshall Middle School 38-36. The Junior Panthers eased out to a twelve point second quarter lead only to see the Wolves begin to cut into the lead. The Marshall team was able to gain the lead in the fourth quarter. The Panthers responded by evening the score. The Wolves took a 3634 lead but the Panthers responded to knot the score at 36. With time running out, the Marshall team got off a shot that missed but gained control of the rebound and scored as time expired. The varsity boys’ basketball team dropped two games on the week. The team lost to Clarke County 82-52. The Eagles jumped out to a 24-9 first quarter lead. From that point on in the game the Panthers played very evenly with the Eagles. However, the Panthers were never able to pull any closer than 20 points after the half and saw the first place Eagles edge away to their final margin of victory- ryKerry Grigsby paced the Panthers with 13 points while Noah Starks and John Letsen had 10 points each for the Panthers. The team also dropped a decision to Madison County on Saturday night. The team’s record now stands at 0-11 and 0-6 in the District. the JV boys basketball team split two games for the week losing to Clarke County 63-57 but racing by Madison County 61-26. In the Clarke game the team got out to a first quarter lead only to watch Clarke continue to trim away at the lead and before halftime was able to take the lead. The teams played very evenly through the second half until the Eagles pulled away late in the fourth quarter to get the win. Against Madison the team took control from the beginning and never let the Mountaineers in the game. The team continued to build on its lead throughout the game as their record improved to 8-5 on the season and 3-3 in the District. Funds available for conservation on agricultural land in counties Cost-share funds have recently been released to the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District for the Virginia BMP Agricultural Cost-Share Program. Despite predictions that the state would not be allocating funds this year, Culpeper Soil & Water has received a significant amount of costshare funds to allocate in the Rappahannock River basin. In the CSWCD, the eligible areas in the basin include the northern half of Greene & Orange counties and all of Culpeper, Madison & Rappahannock counties. Cost-share funds are available for a variety of Best Management Practices, including fencing streams, springs and ponds; installing livestock watering systems (well with pressurized troughs, spring developments, hardened stream accesses); tree planting along streams and ponds; agriculture waste systems (including dairy and poultry); grassed waterways; grass filter strips; conversion of crop land to grass; critical area seeding; as well as other BMPs. Persons who would like to participate in the cost-share program, or who have any questions, call the Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District at 825-8591. Piedmont softball banquet honored umpire Sam Aylor Over 100 coaches, players, parents, umpires and members of the community were present at the inaugural Piedmont Softball Association banquet on Jan. 11 at the Bill Payne Auction Gallery in Amissville. The banquet was the kick-off for both the new organization and the 2003 softball season. A highlight of the evening was the special recognition given Sam Aylor of Amissville for his decades of involvement with area youth. Mr. Aylor has been an umpire for both softball and baseball for many years. He received a personalized plaque and large trophy from the PSA Board of Directors in appreciation of his dedication and interest. Also recognized with awards for their years of both regular and All-Star team play were Eva Mills and Hope Jacobs, both of Amissville. Piedmont Softball Association is the area-based Babe Ruth League Inc.-affiliated organization providing softball opportunities for girls aged five through 16. For more information, contact Mauri Payne 675-3729 or email piedmont_softball@earthlinknet. Indoor soccer is now underway The Rappahannock Soccer League is hosting indoor soccer pick-up games on Sundays through Feb. 23 at Rappahannock County High School. All children ages 12 and under are invited to attend. The schedule is as follows: U-12 will meet at 1 p.pi.,'U-8 will meet at 2 p.m., and U-10 will meet at 3 p.m. The cost is $20 and includes all sessions. Players do not need to attend every week to enroll. Sign up sheets will be available at the high school gym, and must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Those who are first timers to RSL need to bring a copy of their birth certificate. All players should wear comfortable clothing, shin guards and tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle. No cleats are allowed. For questions, contact Mary Wagoner at 937-7815. New girls’ softball league in local area The softball program, formerly a part of the Rappahannock Athletic Association in Amissville, has recently become an independent organization devoted solely to girls’ softball. This newly-formed Babe Ruth League-affiliated girls’ softball organization, Piedmont Softball Association, will hold open registrations for its spring 2003 softball program on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Bill Payne Auction Gallery on Route 211 in Amissville. Girls are encouraged to register who live in Fauquier, Culpeper and Rappahannock counties. Girls must be between the ages of five and 16 as of Jan. 1 of this year. The registration fee is $40 for girls 12 years old and younger; $45 for girls over 12 years of age. There will be a $5 discount Wineries and breweries must pay license fees By Gerald Ochs Rappahannock News Writer The Board of Supervisors has approved amendments to the zoning and taxation chapters of the Rappahannock County Code that establish, for the first time, annual license taxes for holders of state ABC licenses. The fees, as agreed up by the Board at their meeting on Jan. 8, are: Distiller License — $1000 Fruit Distiller License — $1000 Brewery License — $1000 Bottler License — $500 Winery License — $1000 Farm Winery License — $1000 The amendment further requires that ABC licensees are required to have a local licensee as well, and the license year will run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Distilleries producing less than 5,000 gallons per year need to be licensed, but will not have to pay a license fee. The zoning amendments place restrictions on the where the various ABC licensed establishments may be located. All wineries are allowed, by right, in agricultural and conservation zones and nowhere else, while breweries are restricted to commercial and industrial zones and require a Special Use Permit. 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Exclude* $495 freight and $2119 processing fee *On ^proved credit Offer Expire* 1/29/03 «ir»ft.C13W.«20621.*21139. «2l«H.r2l2W ScJnlobacmli No dnyg anted optmnt Present this ad and recieve Additional $200.00 Toward the purchase of your New Truck Cargo Vans Sopor Vana mu Vans Futt-alza Pickupm 5upy ^tfrf Craw Cabs Md-atea Pickups FuH+UaUtmtr mt+tzsirnty Pasaangar Vans GVW to 3%000 Expiorars Expeditions Ranger* F-Wa Hi Cube Van* Slake Body, Dump* Flatbed Dump* Dump Bodtee naan Bod)** Utility Bodle* Dry Freight Snow Plow* for each additional registrant from the same family. Anyone interested in umpiring and coaching, experienced or not, is encouraged to apply. For more information, contact PSA President Mauri Payne at 937-4142, 675-3729, or email at payne729@ earthlink.net or email Piedmont Softball at piedmont_softball@ earthlink.net. Softball open gym There will be an open gym at Rappahannock County High School for girls’ fastpitch softball players on Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, 9, and 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no charge and participation is restricted to girls in grades 8 through 12 from any school. Call Paul Gall at 937-5048 for further information. From Page A1 schedule initially, with one day to Culpeper, one day to Warrenton, and one day for “on- demand riders.” “On-demand” means that a ride could be arranged from a resident’s door to a doctor’s office and back again. For the first two options, the bus would pick riders up in one of our towns at a set time — Woodville, Sperryville, Washington, Flint Hill, or Amissville — and take riders to an easy connection point to take the town bus to either Culpeper or Warrenton. There would be several circuits a day and riders could pick up a later bus to return at a set time. The buses are handicap accessible. The ride would cost approximately one to two dollars to pay for gas and maintenance which are not covered by the grant. since tne r amuy Liuiaance Center closed in Rappahannock in December, officials have been trying to think of a way to provide transportation for people who really need it in the county. Interested residents may call or write their supervisor to show support before 10 a.m. on Feb. 3: • Pete Estes, 987-8951, Piedmont District, P.O. Box 299, Sperryville, Va. 22740; • Bob Anderson, 987-8206, Stonewall District, 332 Rock Mills Road, Woodville, Va. 22749; • Ron Frazier, 937-5983, Jackson District, 446 Viewtown Road, Amissville, Va. 20106; • Roger Welch, 675-3686, Wakefield District, P.O. Box 420, Flint Hill, Va. 22627; • Bryant Lee, 675-3178, - Hampton District, 13153 Lee Highway, Washington, Va. 22747. Organizations are being asked to offer donations to a pool of money to lessen the board’s 25% contribution. A Bus Transportation Committee (BTC) is forming to educate people about the service and its benefits. . Petitions are located at grocery stores and churches in the county and organizers are asking residents to sign one. Contact Rick or Kaye Kohler at 937-6146 with suggestions or comments.

• Neighbors/B2, B3 • Classifieds/B4, B5 • Obituaries/B6 • Real Estate/B6 Section B www.timescommunity.com January 23, 2003 Running Fodders tack Classic 10km Race When: Saturday, April 26,10 a.m. Where: On Fodderstock Road, from Flint Hill to Little Washington On your mark —25 years and counting Fodderstack 10KM Classic race celebrates 25th anniversary By Kathleen Litchfield Special to the Rappahannock News Lowell Owsley has run the Fodderstack 10KM Classic with a stray hog in tow. He has run with friends and he has run alone. He has been rained on, and he has sweated profusely in an unusual April’s sweltering heat. Yet in 24 years, nothing has kept the 72-year-old Jeffersonton resident who has run 11 marathons, from running his favorite road race. “I think Fodderstack was my first race when I started running again (after college) and it’s still my favorite,” said Mr. Owsley, who plans to run Fodderstack for the 25th time this April. “It’s a beautiful course and a good time of year, and also a great group of people. It’s pretty difficult as far as the hills are concerned, but it’s pretty and it’s apple blossom time, so who cares?” County Administrator John McCarthy expects that between 300 and 350 Rappahannock residents, city dwellers and suburbanites alike will come out to the 25th annual Fodderstack race on Saturday, April 26. There have been some special additions to this year’s anniversary celebration. One new feature is an afternoon long “Country Festival” sponsored by the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department from 1-4 p.m. on its carnival grounds. The race has come a long way since its inception. It was the brainchild of Galley Smith, son of the late former deputy clerk Eva L. Smith, according to Circuit Court Clerk Diane Bruce. During an autumn visit from Oklahoma, Mr. Smith ran from his mother’s Flint Hill home to Washington, arrived in the Clerk’s Office and declared that there should be a 10K race along the Fodderstack Road. Ms. Bruce took the idea and literally ran with it, gathering a core group of local residents to plan and organize the first event in April 1978. This year’s race will begin as usual at the north end of Flint Hill on Route 522 at The Warehouse and end at the courthouse in Little Washington, via the very hilly Fodderstack Road. It is sponsored by the Inn at Little Washington which also is celebrating its 25th anniversary. This year’s event also features TV Channel 4’s weatherman and Rappahannock weekend resident Bob Ryan who will serve as Grand Marshall of the race, said Mr. McCarthy, who chairs the Recreational Facilities Authority which benefits from race proceeds. All race participants will receive See RACE, Page B2 Photos Courtesy of Diane Bruce From top (center), Merrill Strange leads the pack; Frank Reynolds (center) breaks out; Frances Foster jogs through town (all from 1986). Timekeeper Peter Luke (1982) Music contest Sisters Michelle and Nicol Feagas, on each side of their mother Pat Kewer, were the 2002 winners in the annual Lion’s Club Bland Music Contest which will be held this year on Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Cash awards are given to first, second and third place winners in instrumental and vocal divisions. Elementary and high school children, and those homeschooled can apply. Applications can be picked up at the Rappahannock Library, the Rappahannock elementary and high school offices and Wakefield School. Contact Dave Hilty 675-2205 for more information. Photo courtesy of Lion's Club From top right: Sharon Luke gains on an unidentified competitor; Philip Strange pounds the pavement in Washington; Diane Bruce reads the list of winners at the awards ceremony (all from 1986). At left: the split rail finish line (1982). Chris Johns to speak on southern Africa By Martha Henze Special to the Rappahannock News Southern Africa will be the focus of the second presentation in the Headwaters Global Spotlight series on Jan. 31 when photojoumalist Chris Johns speaks about his new book, “Wild At Heart.” The event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Rappahannock County High School with light African-style snacks and drinks which will be served as guests examine a small exhibit of costumes and other artifacts from the region. Mr. Johns, who is best-known for the exceptional wildlife photography of his articles in National Geographic Magazine, will begin his lecture at 8 p.m. His talk will be richly illustrated with a selection of wonderful slides of animals, people, and landscapes of the wilder parts of southern Africa. The theme of the book and of his talk is the competition between humans and wildlife who share the same land in southern Africa and the challenge of solving the inevitable conflicts that arise. The increasing human population puts pressures on the wild animals whose conservation is a priority issue for the region’s economic development in fields of environmental protection and tourism. Mr. Johns will explain some of the complexities of achieving a fair balance between these problems on a governmental level and will also highlight the importance of individuals who have spent their careers and talents to make significant contributions to both wildlife conservation and human development in Africa. Students and adults in the community are invited to attend this “private showing” of this spectacular photography and to hear Mr. Johns’ thoughts about the future of the exotic places he has captured on film during his career. The Headwaters series began in November with the'first lecture on Afghanistan. For more information, call Headwaters at 675-1819.

Church 'X Activities *a ■ Slate Mills Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children's Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Services 11 a.m. Tuesday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Dallas Smith Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 8 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Macedonia Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Dan Hough Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist ser vices Rappahannock County Methodist churches will have worship services on Sunday, Jan. 19 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. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Prayer and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. 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 Macedonia Baptist Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. John B. Haynes Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: 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. Tuesday: Bible Study 7 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 Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 a.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Trey Hensley Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Choir practice 7 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Amissville now has three new EMTs We sure have had New York style weather lately. These cold temperatures remind me of growing up in Lake Placid and going skiing. Too bad we don’t have the ton of snow to go with the cold temps. With the weather this cold, be sure to check on your elderly friends and neighbors. Also, keep a close eye on your heat supply so that it doesn’t run out in the middle of the night. The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company would like to announce that they now have three new EMT «.»«-^ ' s s^-( Amissville By AMY MTT 937-3401 ‘ 'v " volunteers. Well, two are new; one is old. They are Chuck Baldwin, who is a senior at Rappahannock High School; Sandy Ditzler, who is new to our area and Jack Atkins, who has been the president of AVFRC for many, many years. All three members have completed 120 hours of classroom training and will now be running EMT calls. Congratulations to one and all! And it goes to prove that you can teach an old dog new tricks. The Amissville Baptist Church Missions group will be having its Pine Car Derby Races this Sunday Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. All of the classes have made their own cars and painted them to fit their own style. There will be judging for several categories and trophies for the winners of each race. The Missions group meets every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. For more information call the church office at 937-6159. Get well wishes are extended to Mattie Phillips who took a fall this weekend. Happy Anniversary to Michele and John Herbert. Happy Birthday to Lyndie Paul, Billy Hogan and Daniel Cave. Call me with your news or email me at amyrappnews® aol.com Culpeper Hospital announces pledges Culpeper Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce pledges and gifts totaling just over $6.9 million. The campaign goal is $7.5 million which will build a new facility adjoining the hospital that will house a cancer center and cardiovascular center, and a new facility near the hospital for a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center that will include aquatic therapy. . Campaign co-chair T. I. Martin Jr. introduces the newest category of giving — Capstone — noting that a capstone is denned as “the finishing and crowding point of a building.” . “That is what the Capstone donors will represent for all of us who are participating in this grand campaign — we need those individuals and businesses who can, to take us over the top,” says Mr. Martin. To be a Capstone donor means a gift of $10,000 or more that can be made over a period of five years. Supporters who have previously given gifts of less than $10,000 can add to their gift to total $10,000 which will also qualify them as a Capstone. “We are nearing our $7.5 million goal and hope to cap it off for the hospital's 43rd birthday in March — and get construction underway as soon as possible, “ says Lee Kirk, President/CEO of Culpeper Regional Hospital. The campaign has been successful thanks to the Community donors who have steadily offered their gifts throughout the campaign, to the Cornerstone donors who generously donated gifts of $25,000 and more before the challenge gift was received, and the Challenge donors who participated with gifts of $25,000 and more that will be matched with $1 million in funds from a remarkable — and still anonymous — donor. It will take the Capstones to bring the campaign “home” with the final $600,000. * * “All of the campaign volunteers, the staff and all associates of Culpeper Regional Hospital and its Foundation, are deeply appreciative of each gift towards the $7.5 million goal,” says Campaign CoChair Linda Daniel. “We are so close. . .we need everyone’s help us put on the capstone.” Those who would like to participate in the Here’s to Your Health! campaign may contact the campaign office at 829-8812. or go online at www.crhfoundation.com. Race From Page B1 engraved gold medals on green ribbons to commemorate Fodderstack’s 25th year, he said. The medals will also be sold to the general public. If there is a runner who beats the course record for men or women this year, that individual will receive a cash prize of $500, up from $300 in years past. Virginia Savings Bank of Front Royal donates the prize. If both records are broken, each runner will receive $250, he said. The new firehouse “Country Festival” will feature the work of local artists and crafts people including pottery, glass, woodcarvings and paintings in a juried show and sale; an old-fashioned country-style barbecue featuring hot dogs, drinks and homemade desserts; bluegrass music by The Page County Ramblers; and pony rides. The Washington Baptist Church also will hold their spring event that same after=. —' ' noon, featuring box lunches, a plant sale, refreshments and a flea market. Little Washington’s famed galleries and shops will also be open to the public. “We’re hoping everybody will come out and make a day of it,” said Bill Jarrett, who is helping to organize the event. “What a wonderful way to see many of our talented local artists together in one place.” Mr. McCarthy hopes the race will raise $5,000 this year, part of which will fund the resurfacing of the park’s tennis courts. In the past, the $1,500 to $2,000 raised annually has been used for tennis clinics and to purchase new playground equipment, he said. One thing is certain, he said. On the morning of April 26, hundreds of men, women and children will arrive at the north end of Fodderstack Road, geared up to run and compete for trophies in their age divisions. Moms will push baby strollers alongside teenaged cross-country team members. Older residents will run and walk alongside young children and many more peo The day’s events The Fodderstack 10KM Classic Race • When: Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m.; • Where: Beginning at the north end of Flint Hill on Route 522 at The Warehouse and ending at the courthouse in Little Washington, via the Fodderstack Road: • How: Pre-registration is $20 by mail, postmarked no later than April 21; family rate (three or more members) is $15 each by mail; running clubs & track teams (five or more members) is $18 each by mail; post registration is $25, no later than 9:30 a.m.the morning qf the race at Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Country Festival The afternoon “Country Festival": • When: 1-4 p.m.; • Where: Flint Hill Fire Department carnival grounds. Artists and vendors interested in displaying their wares should contact Bill Jarrett at 657-1000 for an application and further information. pie will make a family event of the race, gathering relatives and friends to watch from the sidelines. “For a community of 7,000, any event that draws 200 to 300 people is a big deal for the percentage of the population,” said Mr. McCarthy, who has been involved with the race’s organization for 15 years. “It has always been a beautiful trip and a harbinger of spring.” Brookside Restaurant & Gilt Shop U S. 211 E. Luray ‘Foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains Sun. to Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 7 to 8:30 p.m. (540) 743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST. CULPEPER, VIRGINIA (540) 825-6700 Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper (540) 825-0937 Sperryville Emporium “The Shop that has EVERYTHING” U. 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God wiU never change, lie tells us in MaUchi .tab.,.*lor I the Lord do not change.,” Today, as in the past, we can each help preserve the goodness in our woetd. Won't y ou worship this week! ***** &»»#.% tfWwsiy *:».,*hg J't» Mu* t/M hlvk Ct-kMn jsfeu 1V46 M i-1t M*>* IV-M »<■%& & >***»: s«p 7kt k>*v4( tors mi umt mm **+*$.*# vmd*, v a#* *m. g-*r*«*vk*, u .HEH. ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 1540) 825-1037 Jimmie’s Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper (540) 825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 Find your new home With the Rappahannock News 540-675-3349 540-675-3349 ^Rappahannock News Church Activities are brought to you courtesy of these advertisers and the Rappahannock News

Mrs. Casey turns 101 years ‘young’ We'd like to send out a belated birthday greeting to Mrs. Faye Casey, who recently celebrated her 101 years young. She is the sister of the late Mrs. Dorothy Weaver and Mrs. Woodrow Bennett of our area. Mrs. Casey was bom and raised in Sperryville 101 years ago, the daughter of the later Mr. and Mrs. Ebb Brown. Congratulations to Mrs. Tbni Fincham, wife of Paul Fincham, one time resident of the Slate Mills area, for having been named top employee at Culpeper Regional Hospital where she has worked for 22 years. Mrs. Fincham has worked in the medical, surgical, psychiatric and intensive care units, and is now with the hospitals Family Care Home Health and Hospice. It’s not to early to remind all the “Attenders” of the “Singing BOSTON m i Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8882 and Pickin’” party to be held at Salem Fire Hall on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. So make your plans and come on out and enjoy an evening with neighbors and friends, while listening to the singing and pickin. Food will be available. Mrs. Missy Bragg of Culpeper spent Monday with Mrs. Janet Peregory on Castleton Ford Road. Our neighbors, the Etlan Methodist Church, is again sponsoring their delicious “Steak and Oyster” dinner this Saturday, Jan. 25 from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m. at Madison County Volunteer Fire Company’s new firehouse on Route 29. In the past a number of our area people have greatly enjoyed these dinners. For more information, call 948-6660. Birthday greetings of the week go out to Lorie Cubbage, who grew older yesterday; Mike Williams observed his day on Monday; and Cathy Tharp will celebrate another year on Monday. This week is recognized as “National Meat Week” and on Jan. 26 which falls on Sunday this year is “ National School Nurse Day” and school nurses should be recognized and appreciated for the help they give. Good Hope Baptist Church will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their pastor Rev. Hugh Wilson this Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. with Minister Robert Strother as guest speaker. His choir from Thessalonia Baptist Church in Fork Union will accompany him here and the public is invited. Pastor Dallas Smith and congregation invite the public to their services: Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a m. and evening services at 7 p.m.. Mrs. Ray Frazier and her family have been making daily trips to Charlottesville to be near her mother, Mrs Eunice Meade, who has been a surgical patient in the University of Virginia Hospital. We continue to count your prayers for all those on our sick list in our communities this week adding two Sperryville residents, Mr. George Jenkins and Mrs. Lottie Aylor. Washington Baptist sponsors variety show This Saturday evening Jan. 25 at 7p.m. the Washington Baptist Church will have their annual Variety Show at the Washington Theater in town. The entertainment is free but a free offering will be accepted. Donald Keyser of Alexandria was a Sunday visitor of his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser and sister Mrs. Virginia Cloud. Happy Birthday to our Great Granddaughter Saman tha Falls of Woodville who will celebrate her 13th birthday on Thursday Jan. 23. Visitors on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark on Fodderstack Road were Charles and Wendy Clark of Manassas. Mrs Brenda McDonald and daughter Megan of Haymarket. Monday guests of Frank Moffett and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett were Mr. and Mrs Page Moffett and sons Billy and Richard of Leesburg. The womens’ exercise class still meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Church at the Washington Baptist Church. All are welcome to come and join in. Our condolences to Ray Cannon and family of Castleton upon the death of his son Jimmy. Happy Birthday to Evelyn Latham who will have her day on Sunday, Jan. 26. Kenny Miller of Stafford and Sarah Brown spent Saturday and Sunday in Salem, Va. visiting with Mr. Millers’ son Kenny Jr. who is a patient in the hospital there. We pray for a speedy recovery. Do give me a call at 6753608 when you have an item for this column. Peace be with you and may God bless us all. BUILDING 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 lymAV WOODWORKS Kitchen and lath Cabinets, Countertops Custom Woodwork 540-743-1800 CARPET EARLY’S CARPET, INC. 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This community event has no admission charge but a donation to the Washington Baptist Church will be accepted. For more information, contact the church office at 675-3336. Amissville Company seeks members The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will have an open house on Tuesday. Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for membership recruitment. The group is looking for both firefighters and emergency medical technicians as well as associate members to help with fundraisers, bingos and administrative tasks. Contact JfihjuL. Pearre. 937-2109 Forest Grove church holds concert The Forest Grove Baptist Church in Viewtown will hold a Hand Bell Concert on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Hand bell ringers are coming from the Oxhill Baptist Church in Chantilly, Va. Everyone is welcome. Contact is Dan Hitt 937-4221. Concert to be held at Theatre Lambert Orkis will be playing a five-octave fortepiano with violinist Lisa-Beth Lambert when the two perform in a Sunday afternoon recital on Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington. Tickets are $15 adults; $5 for students 18 and under. Reservations are recommended. Call 675-1253. Stained glass window classes start Feb. 4 Stained glass window classes are being offered by DeDanann Glassworks in Sperryville. Six week Tuesday sessions will start on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. and six week Friday sessions will begin Friday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Beginners to intermediate are welcome. Fee for the six weeks is $125, which includes materials. Call 987-8615 for more information. New belly dancing class started A new tribal belly dancing series of classes taught by Charmaine Lee has started and will go on for six weeks until Feb. 25. Classes are on Tuesday night at the Washington Town Hall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per class or $72 for the series. Bring a mat and scarves. Call 987-8219 for more information. After school drama classes begin The Rainbow Bridge Youth Theatre is registering afterschool drama classes beginning the first week of February at the Rappahannock High School. Tuesdays classes are for ages 6-12; Wednesdays are ages 13-17. Contact is Jean Elizabeth 987-9727. Adult education classes begin The Rappahannock Public Schools adult education winter classes begin with six-week sessions on computers (intermediate level) and on drawing for all levels. Sessions are on Thursdays, starting Feb. 6 from 6:30-8:30p.m. There will be Saturday workshops starting Feb. 8 with line dancing, Feb. 15 with classes on art, computers, stress management and finances. On Feb. 22, there is a class on couples dancing and on March 1, one on brunches and teas. Contact is Jean Elizabeth 987-3367. Clinic will be open Jem. 29 The Rappahannock Free Clinic, a local operation of the Fauquier Free Clinic Inc. will be open on Jan. 29. Patient registration is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Rappahannock Public Health Department Building. For information call 347-0394. RAAC movie on Feb. 7 “My Big Fat Greek Wedding" will be shown at The Theatre on Gay Street in Washington on Friday, Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. It is a charming and very funny movie and is being brought back by RAAC for the second showing by popular demand. Tickets are $6 adults; $4 students. Sunny side Market to hold tasting Sunnyside Farm Market is inviting everyone to a gourmet wine and chocolate tasting on Saturday, Feb. 8 at their store on Gay Street in Washington. 4-H winter camp registration The Culpeper-Shenandoah-Rappahannock 4-H Winter Camp is scheduled for Feb. 7-9 at the Northern Virginia 4H Center in Front Royal, Va. The theme for the weekend is “Secret Agent." Registration will be held in Robinson Lodge from 6:307 p.m. on Friday and checkout will be 11 a.m. on Sunday. Camp is open to any 4-H'er age 9-14 as of Sept. 30. 2003. The cost for the weekend is $65. For further information and to obtain registration forms which are due with payment by Jan. 16, call Kenner Love at the extension office, 675-3619. Veterans Affairs agent to visit Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs claim agent Walt Philllips will visit the Culpeper office of the Virginia Employment Commission on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist military veterans with Federal Veterans Affairs forms. The office is located at 529 Meadowbrook Shopping Center. Mr. Phillips can be reached at 800-925-0640. Relay for Life The Relay for Life team captains' kickoff meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Baptist Church. Persons thinking about participating as team captains are invited to attend. This year a special effort is being made to encourage new teams to join the fun and assist in fundraising. Friends and relatives are invited too to learn how to be a team captain. Contact is Ben Atkins at 635-2377.

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I travel, he’s lonely. Very sweet. Good home only. $200. 540-270-9988 STANDARD POODLE PUPS, black, AKC, 1st shots wormed, ready 2/16, $850. Quality line. 540-878-9611. 290 Pound s_> :OUND ORANGE MALE Tabby in Bent Tree apts. Call 703-8305139. f-:-~>j 294 (Uwawayt k_ ~ J AUSTRALIAN CATTLE OOG, M, 7 yrs, extremely well behaved, excel dog, not good w/ small children. Shots up to date. Approved home only. 540-347-4207 FISHER FIREPLACE INSERT - 2 door model, good condition. Call 703-938-4108. FREE TO GOOD home. Female cat, 3 yrs. old, spayed, friendly, can be outdoor cat. Call 703771-8815, hr. message. FREE WOOD, seasoned pine, already cut, you haul. 540-788-9833 after 6PM. PART TIME NANNY - $ 10/hr Afternoon chidcare need ed in Ashburn Village for 3 yr old boy and 7 mo. old triplets. Ideal candidate should have unlimited energy, great affection for kids and a genuine - interest m child development. Immediate opening. Please send qualifications to 20940 Wmola Terrace, Ashbum. 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V6, AT, all power, dual slide doors, 25K, excel cond, $16,400 OBO. 540-7881400 E350 '93, 20' shuttle bus, 7.3L diesel, 33K actual, mis, new AT, dual rear, good shape. $4500 OBO. 540-341-4753 A/C & Heating Technician Need experienced mechanic for new installations, service, and repair. Call Frank Foley L.J. Foley Plumbing & Heating Marshall, VA Office: 540-364-2055 Classified ADS WORK! Call Your Rep TODAY! 540-347-4222 or FAX 540-349-8676 THE FAUQUIER SPCA STRAY ANIMALS 540-788-9000 Visit our homepage at www.fauauierspca.com e-mail spca@erols.com for a complete and up to date listing Rappahannock Animal Welfare League Landfill, Rt 639, East of Amissville DdlTy 8:00 a m. • 12:00 Noon, except closed Wed A Sun. These wonderful dogs need a good home! “Bowie” “Truman” "Bowie" is an adorable, personable, affectionate, 5-6 yr. old, neutered, blue eyed, bassett hound mix. "Truman" is a handsome, friently, good natuied 3-4 yr old neutered shepherd/collie mix; he likes other dogs. 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Auto CASHIER FT cashier needed for busy dealership; Some accounting knowledge preferred but not necessary. Hours from 12:30 pm - 8pm and every other Saturday 8am6pm. Fax resume to: 540-349-1040 or call to schedule and appointment: 540-347-9000 Auto Glass Installers Earn $300 per day. Work when you want. Free training for qualified people. 540-937-2300 800-421-1414 ask for Rob ViiiB PmH Thw ^ gmptoywwt Automotive Tired of Commuting? We are seeking an experienced auto body PERSON for our growing body shop. Waterloo Motors 317 E. Shirley Ave Warrenton, VA 540-347-1334 1-800-895-3232 Construction Laborers & Carpenters needed. Must have transportation. 540-349-4266 DRYWALL MECHANICS needed immediately. Commercial work. 540-722-3026 Classified Ads Work Call 347-4222 CUSTOMER SERVICE Needed for our busy Warre'nton office. Must be an organized team player, selfmotivated, detail-oriented, multi-tasked individual. F/T with benefits Call Natalie @ 540-347-5751 or fax resume to 540-347-7280 f—--\ Legal Notices __" . : __) VIRGINIA: ; IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VIOLET WOOD EMBREY, Plaintiff v. CHANCERY NO.: 02-63 MARY ELLEN BAILEY HALL, if she be living, or if she be dead, her widower or heirs, devisees and successors in title, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, TERRI ELLEN HALL (in her individual capacity) TERRI ELLEN HALL, TRUSTEE WARREN WINES Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION THE OBJECT of the above-styled suit is to release the lien of a deed of trust executed by Complainant dated November 2, 1978 and recorded in Deed Book 129 at Page 734 in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office of this Court, securing the repayment of a note in the original principal sum of $26,500.00 payable to Mary Ellen Bailey Hall, and encumbering the following real property situated in Rappahannock County, Virginia and more particularly described as follows: Lot B, MAY HALL “BEL AIR" lot, County of. Rappahannock, as the same is dedicated, platted and recorded as Instrument #1030 on October 24, 1978 at 3:00 P.M. in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. AND BEING the same and identical land conveyed to Violet Wood Embrey (formerly known as Violet Virginia Wood) by deed from Mary Ellen Bailey Hall, widow, dated November 2, 1978 and recorded November 8,1978 in Deed Book 129, page 731 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia. And it appearing by affidavit filed according to law that due diligence has been used by or on behalf of the Complainant to ascertain in what county, city or state the Defendant MARY ELLEN BAILEY HALL resides, if she be still living, without effect; and, If further appearing that the above-named Defendant TERRI ELLEN HALL, individually and as Trustee of the aforementioned deed of trust, is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and her last known post office address is 4427 Shalimar Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89115; that the above-named Defendant WARREN WINES is not a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and his last known post office address is P.O. Box 560, Williamsport, Maryland 21795; and, It further appearing that the heirs at law of MARY ELLEN BAILEY HALL, who now is or may be deceased, and whose names are unknown, are or may be interested in the subject note and deed of trust to be released in this suit, if any such heirs at law there be. It is therefore ORDERED that all such persons claiming an interest in the land above described appear on or before the 25 day of February, 2003 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, Post Office Box 517, 238 Gay Street, Washington, Virginia, 22747, and do what is necessary to protect their interest. It is further ORDERED that this order by published once a week for four successive weeks in the Rappahannock News, a news paper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock; that a copy of this order be posted at the front door of the courthouse wherein this court is held; and that a copy of this order be mailed to each defendant at the address shown by the aforesaid affidavit and which is listed above. ENTERED this 30" day of December, 2002. Diane Bruce Clerk of the Circuit Court I ask for this: DOUGLAS K. BAUMGARDNER Counsel for Complainant The Miller Building 211 A Main Street P.O. Box 270 Washington, Virginia 22747 (703) 675-3617 Virginia State Bar No. 15989 1-01,1-06,1-15,1-22-03#473542 INSERTER OPERATOR Seeking responsible individual to run Phillipsburg inserters Experience required Tuesday to Fnday. 7.30 am - 5pm. Located in Front Royal. VA Benefits include paid child care 540-636-1020 INSTALLER & LOT PERSON needed for Hillwood Truck Cap & Trailer Sales. 703-754-4611 Kennel Assistant Part-time Flexible am & pm hours Starting pay $8/hr Must be 21 or older w/ reliable trans. Apply in person or call: Rappahannock Animal-Welfare 160 Weaver Rd Amissville, VA 540-937-3283 Those that have applied before need not apply. Maintenance person needed for mobile home and camping park must have electrical and plumbing experience. Retirees welcome. 703-754-4611 • PARTS/ COUNTER DEPARTMENT • TRACTOR MECHANIC Full-time. McMichael’s Kubota of Warrenton 540-349-2800 or apply in person 128 Broadview Ave Warrenton, VA It took 6 YEARS to graduate Find a job in about 6 MINUTES Call Employment Advertising 347-4222 or Fax 349-8676 YARD PERSON Theros Equipment in New Baltimore seeks a dependable, hardworking person to handle checking in, pressure washing and basic maintenance of rental equipment. Some experience preferred but not -required. Benefits include, health, dental, life and 401K. Come by to complete an application: 4597 Lee Highway, New Baltimore, VA 703-969-6397 Telemarketing ADVERTISING SALES Premiere newspaper group located in Leesburg seeks aggressive self-starters to sell classified advertising space. Excellent ground floor opportunity if you have the drive to excel in the exciting and challenging world of print and online advertising. If you are serious, focused and determined to succeed in your sales career, we want to talk to you! We offer a competitive base pay + commission 4 bonuses. Please forward your resume to Hugo Lembert, Classified Advertising Manager, Fax: (703) 689-1278 or Email: Hlembert@timescape rs.com DENTAL Do you enjoy contact with the pMicui a fast paced environment? Clinical Orthodontic Assistant Experience preferred, but we are willing to train an. individual who desires a career in health services and who can demonstrate an eagerness to learn and the ability to adapt to a new environment. Work with doctor & patients in clinical asp>ects of treatment, fabricate appliances, work with modem sterilization and diagnostic equipment. Computer skills and attention to detail are essential. Excellent compensation package based on experience. Fax resume and cover letter to: 540-347-7236 or email to: lnfnfflgiHfflnnrtho<lontl« rinin (-N Healthcare v Employment J -—Healthcare ^ Employmentj EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ED for 40-bed AL residence in Leesburg. Requires min. 3 years experience in senior residential services, as ED or DON. 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James M. Cannon Castleton resident James Michael Cannon, 51 of Castleton, died Jan. 19 at his residence. Mr. Cannon, fondly known to many as “Jimmy,” was bom Feb. 24, 1951 in Charlottesville, to Ray Thomas Cannon and the late Ruby Stringfellow Cannon. Mr Cannon graduated from Randolph Macon Military Academy and in 1973 graduated from Virginia Tech. Most recently Mr. Cannon walked as the Field Sales Coordinator for the Culpeper Farmers Co-op, was a member of the Sperryville United Methodist Church, was on the Rappahannock Farm Bureau Insurance Board of Directors, and was vice president of the Castleton Community Volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Cannon is survived by his wife of 24 years, Martha Fulbright Cannon and their two children, Ashleigh Grady Cannon and James Michael Cannon II. He is also survived by his three sisters, Ann Cannon Powell of Warrenton, Donna Cannon Wilkers of New Baltimore and Vicky Mergenthal of Fredericksburg; two uncles, Dallas Stringfellow of Warrenton and Alphaeus F. Cannon of Castleton. Mr. Cannon is also survived by seven nieces and nephews and a long time friend, Peter Powell. The family received friends on Jan. 21 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel in Culpeper. A funeral service was held there the following day with the Pastor Merlin W. Shorb and Rev. Phillip Bailey officiating. Pallbearers named are Jimmie DeBergh, Doug Baumgardner, Tom Massie Sr., George McIntyre, Dean Hahn and John Henry Woodward. Internment will follow at the Cannon family cemetery in Castleton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Cancer Society do Ester Settle, Flint Hill, Va. and/ or to the Castleton Community Fire Department, Castleton, Va. 22716. Found and Sons Funeral Chapels of Culpeper is in charge of the arrangements. Lewis P. Armstrong Culpeper dentist Lewis Parr Armstrong, 49, of Culpeper, died suddenly on Jan. 9. He was born Jan. 21,1953 in Richmond to Dr. Thomas Weedon Armstrong Jr. and Lucille Lewis Armstrong. Dr. Lewis was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Richmond where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity and served on the Honor Council. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia Dental School in 1978. He joined the dental practice of his father after graduation and practiced with him for ten years. At that time his father retired and he took over his father’s practice. He continued to practice dentistry until the time of his death. Dr. Lewis was an active member and Elder of the Culpeper Presbyterian Church. He was an active member of the Rotary Club of Culpeper for 18 years and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He also served on the board of Second Bank & Trust for many years, and he was past chairman of the Culpeper chapter of the American Cancer Society. In addition to his parents, Dr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Mollie Moore Armstrong and two sons, Kenneth Weber Armstrong and Bradley Parr Armstrong. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas Weedon Armstrong III, his sisters, Maryan Armstrong Kearney and Elizabeth Armstrong Spencer, a niece and six nephews. Dr. Lewis is preceded in death by his first wife. Kyle Lovett Armstrong. A memorial service was held Jan. 13 at Culpeper Baptist Church with the Dr. R. Wayne Bernardo officiation. Family bunal was private. In lieu of flow ers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Culpeper Presbyterian Church Building fund, 215 S. Main St., Culpeper, Va. 22701 and / or the American Cancer Society, 2654 Valley Avenue, Suite B, Winchester, Va. 22601. Irene Entsminger Born in Sperryvilie Irene Jenkins Entsminger, 67, of Warrenton and formerly of Laurel, died Dec. 17 at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. Daughter of the late Jessie and Clarence Jenkins, she was born Jan. 18, 1935 in Sperrvville. She worked at the Fort Meade post exchange and at Westinghouse in Linthicum. She later worked in the deli department at Giant food in Vienna, Va. for 22 years before retiring in 1996. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 1327 in Laurel. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Deal, and her brother, Ivan Jenkins. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Samuel Entsminger, daughter Debbie Kay; sons Samuel Jr. twins Daniel and Donald, and David; twin sister Pauline Reel of Laurel and sisters Dorothy Poist and Judy Walters, both of Laurel; Ellen Chesgreen of Gambrills and Beatrice Sheppard of Sperrvville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Burial was at National Memorial Gardens in Falls Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Graham Road Methodist Church, 2929 Graham Road, Falls Church, Va. 22042. P RCHS students win art competition In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Rappahannock High School art students participated in the Lord Fairfax Community College Scholarship (LFCCj competition. Students were asked to create a piece of art that reflected King’s accomplishments and/or vision in the civil rights movement. Ellie Dodd-Henze won first Inspiring Jfumgfds by Randy Minter Hospice In earlier times and in other cultures, caring of the dying was a ritual focus for families, friends, and other loved ones in the community. Today, as a result of the widespread denial and evasion of death in our culture, the dying are more likely to be surrounded by more medical equipment than caring family members. Yet, this need not be the case for terminal patients for whom care in more important than a cure. Hospice has emerged in recent decades as an important movement offering first-rate medical, nursing, and pastoral care or the dying. More and more patients and families are receiving the gift of competent. thoughtful care that hospice can provide. Many forget to avail themselves of hospice care before it is too late out of a misplaced fear that palliative care is not enough. At the MOSER FUNERAL HOME, we understand all that families have been through as they have made hard decisions about how to care for loved ones prior to their death. We offer sensitive and supportive care as together we choose rituals to remember your loved on by. Call 347-3431, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton 24-hours a day. “Such men as come Proud, open-eyed and laughing to the tomb." - William Butler Yeats place; Lauren Krucynski won second and Katie Mae Ferguson took home third. All winners will receive a scholarship stipend. Other participants included Anna Kreyling and Dale Yake. 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