Rappahannock News, December 23, 1982

Since 1877 £eVi£tfj. _ _ _ * —Kappahann«cli N -wh Photo/'D. Hutchinson ALL DECKED OUT FOR CHRISTMAS and feeling friskey. Toy kicked up his heels as he took his mistress, Elizabeth Scherschel, and her friend, Bonnie Grimsley, on a spin around the field. The two young ladies added a noel banner to the little Shetland’s harness for a holiday visit to neighboring farms on the Ben Venue-Flint Hill road. Five-Lot Subdivision Gets Administrative Okay At last Wednesdays meeting, the Rappahannock planning commissioners gave the go-ahead to a five-lot subdivision near Amissville and tabled a request for approval of a single five-acre lot near Flint Hill, pending legal advice. The commissioners authorized Zoning Administrator David Konick to give preliminary plat approval to Wallace Judd for five lots on Route 637 near Amissville. Initially. Konick said. Judd proposed six lots but the layout didn't meet ordinance requirements that each lot be served by a 50-foot right-ofway and have 250 feet of road frontage. Accordingly. Judd revised the preliminary plat, eliminating one lot to ensure that each of the five acre plus parcels had the necessary road frontage, Konick reported. "I’ve told him we wanted a surveyor’s certificate attesting that all the lots are under 14 percent...It appears that they are," said the zoning administrator, noting that he'd also informed Judd of the requirement for (1) a per coianon test on eacn lot oy the Health Department and (2) road certification from resident highway engineer Don Askew. "Assuming all these conditions are met, the proposed subdivision would comply with the ordinance,” he said, reportint that Route 637 is a paved 50 foot rightof-way from Route 211 in two miles to the development site. The planning commissioners directed the zoning administrator to proceed with approving the proposed subdivision. (Rappahannock's zoning and subdivision laws allow for developments of up to five five-acre lots to be approved administratively. Over that number, the land must first be rezoned to residential subdivision. Konick noted that he is following the example of his predecessor in bringing all developments of three lots or more to the planning commissioners for review.) Legal Advice Sought With the zoning administrator reporting a conflict of interest, the commissioners tabled a subdivision request from William Guilford until they can secure a opinion from Douglas Baumgardner. Rappahannock's com-, monwealth's attorney and legal counsel to the county's governmental units. Guilford explained that his mother was trying to buy five acres hack in the hollow behind Foster Brothers packing house. The land belongs to Mrs. Cooney Jones, who wants to sell a five acre piece, according to Guilford. But her husband, Clarke, has a life estate in the 102 acre tract and is opposed to the transaction, he added, acknowledging that there may be problems in securing a clear title. Guilford said that Mrs. Jones once planned to build a house herself on the five acres and so the Health Department has alreadyissued a septic permit for a residence there. Guilford told the planning commissionrs that he’s known Mrs. Jones for 33 years. She's 81 years old now and needs someone close by to assist with everyday chores (Continued on Page 3) Closed For Christmas In observance of the Christmas holiday, county and state offices will be closed Friday, December 24, The Rappahannock News, Farniers and Merchants Bank in Flint Hill and the Rappahannodk National Bank in Washington '-ill also be closed Friday. The Rappahannock Bank will have special hours on Thursday, December 23. opening from 5-7 p.nt. The Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic will be closed from Friday through Sunday but in an emergency, clinic staff can be reached bv calling 6753329. Developers Challenge Subdivision Ordinance By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Hnppnh.innork Vm Staff VI ritrr One of the primary underpinnings of Rappahannock's land use law, subdivision controls on 25acre lot developments, is under attack. In a letter to Commonwealth's Attorney Douglas Baumgardner, Fairfax laywers representing Wiltshire Turner Ltd. question the legality of the subdivision ordinance requirement that internal roads serving a development of more than 12 25-acre lots be built to state specifications and accepted into the state highway system. According to David Konick, county zoning administrator, Wiltshire Turner Ltd.'s representatives proposed several ordinance changes in their 2'/2 page letter to Baumgardner. He reported that the attorneys will seek either a complete exemption front subdivision controls for 25-acre parcels or an exemption from subdivision ordinance sections pertaining to streets, “I think they’ll come to the commission with those proposals.” Konick told the Rappahannock planning commissioners at last Wednesday’s meeting. He added that the overseas investment company is aware that the county’s subdivision ordinance is slated for review after the current revision of zoning laws is completed. “But they’re worried about the time," he said, indicating that Wiltshire Turner Ltd. will not wait for land use regulations to be updated before formally filing for subdivision approval. The investment firm is in the first stages of applying for a 25-acre luxury development of 24 lots on 633 acres of the old Dawson farm near Huntly. In its brochure, the firm describes itself as “a broad based property . l-'A»»¥Tmr • nr. — Rappahannock N*v*« Pholo/Bill Ynun* A FAMILY AFFAIR—Brother Freddy I left I joined John Jackson (right! and his son Jamie for a couple of toe tappin , finger snappin' numbers at last Friday’s concert at the Gay Street Theater. A tape of the performance, which was sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, is available at the Rappahannock Library. development enterprise” specializing in (1) subdivision of farms under 1,000 acres which are proving unprofitable for general farming purposes, (2) retirement homes-apart tents for the elderly, (31 small office condominiums, (4) hotelscountrv inns, (5) townhouses, (6) period office refurbishment, and (7) specialist, up market shopping centers. Neville Turner reported at last month's commission meeting that the proposed subdivision of 25-acre lots priced at $2,000 an acre will also include tennis courts, swimming pool, stables for 60 horses and T/i miles of bridle paths and trails. In addition, the development firm plans for road maintenance, snow clearing, garbage collection, security, caretaking and other services to be provided. According to reports, "spec” homes that Wiltshire Turner Ltd. proposes to build and market will carry a price tag in the $200,000-5250.000 range. Wiltshire Turner is a property subsidiary of the John E. Whiltshire Group Ltd., a $200 million turnover company which lists among its clients British Petroleum. DuPont (UK) Ltd. Esso Petroleum, the governments of Australia and Malaysia. IBM. Safeways. Shell Research and branches of the British government. including British Airways. British Gas Corporation, British Telecom and the Ministry of Defense. “Intolerable" Road Access Wiltshire Turner’s proposed subdivision would be located on Route 662. a 50-foot right-of-way with a 12-foot gravel surface. The highway department uses seven trips per day per residence as the standard for evaluating impact of a (Continued on Page 2) Arson Investigated In Sperryville Fire State police arson agents have been asked to investigate the cause of the fire that broke out at a Sperryville business early Tuesday morning. According to Sperryville firemen who responded to the alarm at approximately 7:45 a.m., a passing motorist reported the fiJ at Chipmonk Hollow/ a gift and specialty store on route 211 west of the village. Volunteers from Sperryville, Washington and Flint Hill companies battled the flames for almost two hours before the fire was brought under control. I One Sperryville fire fighter reported that an oil stove was situated in the portion of the building where the fire appeared to have originated. "But it was so badlv burned on the inside, it was hard to tell how it started," the fireman said. Another squad member described the cause of the fire as a "mystery.” In addition to damaging the building. the fire reportedly wiped out the store’s inventory. Special agent Roger Broadbent of the state police arson unit in Culpeper is in charge of the investigation. Firing Range Amendment Endorsed By unanimous vote last week, the Rappahannock planning commissioners sent an extensively revised firing range amendment on to the board of supervisors with a recommendation f o r adopt ion. The zoning ordinance amendment originally proposed by Robert Bowers, proprietor of Blue Ridge Guns, was also forwarded to the supervisors but with a unanimous recommendation for denial from the planning commissioners. Both proposed amendments would allow rifle ranges by special use permit in an agricultural zone. The Board Struggles With Index Salary By THERESA REYNOLDS Hap|MihanniM'k >»•** Suff H rilrr The Rappahannock School Board struggled for hours at its December meeting to understand the content and implications of an index salary scale for all school employees. The board heard a report Tuesday, December 14, from the committee of board members charged with developing the scale. Assistant School Superintendent Gerald Lysic, spokesman for the group that included himself, Nancy Reeve and Nelson Lane, gave a presenattion of the committee's work to date. In its simplest characterization, an index scale provides a series of figures for the reimbursement of teachers, administrative staff and support employees. Each salary level is related to others within the same category; a ten-year teacher, for example, earns more than a first-year teacher; a principal earns more than an assistant principal. Each step upward in salary is related by percentages to a figure called the “base” - the salary at an entry level position in each category. In the case of administrators where no position could properly be called “entry level”, the base figure would be the lowest administrative, salary. Also included in the index presentation was its application for control of the school budget. Cost of living increases - computed by the committee at 3 percent, 5 percent and 7 percent to show a full range of options - can be quickly run through the scale to show the increases in every position. Spending limits clamped on the board by the supervisors at budget time can be adjusted backwards by computer to distribute the cuts equally. As Lysik pointed out, the scale is not so much to set the teacher’s salaries by total - that step has yet to be agreed on by the board - but to provide a rational, orderly system of payment for school employees who have lacked a predictable pay scale. Concerns of the board were varied. “Does this rule out any merit increases?” asked Wakefield board member Robert Eastham. School superintendent Robert Estabrook replied "No, this will not prevent raises merited by performance.” he reassured Eastham. “The merit raises will simply be within the framwork of the index salary scale.” Eastham also had a question about the initial increases, computed by the committee to equal 10 percent with a 3 percent increase to the base. “I don’t understand," he said. “How can you guarantee that this is only a one-time increase?” Eastham had not attended a previous briefing by the committee, citing personal and philosophical reasons. Lysik and Estabrook both explained that the startup costs cause the initial high percentage because the index scale corrects inconsistencies and unbalanced progressions in the existing system. After its adoption, the scale will reflect a 3 percent cost of living increase, for example, with a 3 percent increase to the bottom line. Vote Slated For January Tuesday’s presentation is the school board's latest attempt to come to grips with the index salary concept, strongly supported by the administration and discussed in various forms for years. The committee’s study is the most thorough to date and both administrators and board members seemed determined to bring it to a vote at the January meeting. Chairman Beverly Massie asked for a motion on the new scale to be put to a vote next month. The board wrestled with the wording of the motion for well over an hour, Anally agreeing to this wording; “The school board approves the adoption of an index pay scale to govern compensation of all employees for the 1983-84 school year.” The painstaking hashing out of the wording was over w hether the board, once (Continued on Page 2) amendment endorsed by the planning commissioners includes more spciftc controls on operations, however. It stipulates: (a) the range shall be designed and constructed so that it is not possible for a shell or bullet to escape from the range property whether accidentally or intentionally fired or whether by ricochet or direct firing from the designated firing line-area. (b) Prior to approval of any shooting range application by the BZA, range regulations must be approved by the zoning administrator who may seek consultant advice at the expense and with the consent of the applicant. (c) No portion of the range shall be located closer than 500 feet to any property line. The BZA ntay require additional buffer area depending on the proximity to existing uses. (d) Documented proof must be submitted, affirming that performance standards in Article 13 of the zoning ordinance are met. (e) Compliance with range amendment subsections (a) and (d) shall be certified by a personfs) or firm(s) qualified in the field. The zoning administrator shall be responsible for having the — Kappahenock New. Pholo/D Hulckinui THE SAME SNOW that sent cars car careening into trees and ditches on Sunday turned the Rappahannock countryside into a winter fairyland. ! plans and documents reviewed by an independent qualified person!s) or firm(s) with the consent and at the expense of the applicant prior to granting of a special use permit bv the BZA. (f) All berms and barriers exceeeding five feet in height will be suitably landscaped so that they are not visible or do not detract from and are in keeping with the existing character of the surrounding area. (g) Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit or final inspection, the zoning administrator shall hire a qualified person(s) or ftrm(s) to conduct safety testing and sound testing to assure that the requirement of subsections (a) and (d) are met at the expense and with the consent f the applicant. The amendment also requires a statement from the owner or operator of any range agreeing to opreate the facility in accordance with regulations and permit conditions. It requires installation of security fencing "so that illegal use or trespassing is very difficult" and approval ot a development plan bv the planning commission. In addition. the proposed amendment limits permits (Continued on Page .1) Snow Creates Snarl it looked like the Washington beltway on Route 211 last Sunday as an inch or two of snow turned the county's roads to icy tobagoon runs and tied up traffic for over two hours. As Elwood Jenkins of Sperryville was coming out on route 211 at Rediviva from route 622, his vehicle slid sideways into a car driven by Clarence Eugene Hix of Washington. D.C. No one was injured, according to Rappahannock Deputy John Godlewski, and no charges were filed due to the road conditions. But the accident, although minor, was serious to the motorists on both sides of the road who were brought to a standstill for two hours, beginning at 11 a.m. Then the traffic snarl combined with the snow to cause a pedestrian injurs. W i 11 i a m Carrtgan of Avon Hall in Washington was one ot those stuck behind ihc wheel ot an unmoving car. He walked out onto the roast to direct traffic around the accident and was turning to his car when he slipped on the ice. breaking four ribs He was transported b\ the Washington Rescue Squad to Fauquier Hospital where he was treated and released. Rappahannock Sheriff W A. Buntin reported that road conditions resulted in several other minor accidents throughout the das on Sunday as cars slid into trees and ditches. But none of the mishaps involved personal injuries or major damage to vehicles and no charges were placed. Cattle Shot From Road An armed vandal took potshots at livestock Monday night and left cattle dead in a Huntly field. According to Sheriff W. A. Buntin, a steer valued at S400 and a cow valued at S450 were shot in a pasture located at the intersection of routes 522 and 635. The cattle, which belonged to Willis Dearing. were apparently shot from the road, the sheriff said. Deputy John Godlewski is conducting the investigation. i

School Board Struggles With Index Salary Scale (Continued from Page 1) agree ing to the concept, could make changes in individual indices. The board members agreed that this option »as necessary. On the other hand, as Fastham po.inted out. "If we agTee to an index salary scale, but not this index salary scale, then what good is all this work?” Hampton District Board member Randall Updike felt that the concept should be voted on before hammering out the many complicated details. Evetually, all members reached an understanding that the concept should be voted on. that they all understood that the December 14 proposal was essentially the issue, but that they could further refine and And to all sincere good wishes From all your friends at the friendly BOSTON STORE Front Royal. Va. amend the proposal if necessary. "In the end. the money available will control us," Updike pointed out. RCEA Support Richard Smith, Rappahannock Elementary School teacher and president of the Rappahannock County Education Association, appeared before the board to affirm the support of the association and non-member teachers polled by the association for the new scale. Smith spoke again about the higher, start-up percentage increase, reminding the board that the increase in the bottom line was a onetime only phenomenon as salaries are brought up to scale. "This is not an everr We wish for you great gifts, good friends, peace. Old Hollow Grocery Rt. 211 Sperryville. Va. IRappaljannock £mu6 Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $8 00 Elsewhere in the U S. per year $10.00 Outside the U S per year $8.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ( ) New ( (Renewal ( ) Check Enclosed NAME_i__ ADDRESS _ _ CITY___ STATE_ ZIP__ Entered as second class mail at the Post Office in Warrenton, Va The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper Street. Warrenton, Va , by The Warrenton Printing and Publishing Co.. P O Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186 Here’s hoping you enjoy a family-filled, fun-filled Christmas. Special thanks to all our dear friends. Raifelpfc’s AppHtflCt A Ejilp. Rt. 29 N„ Culpeper. VA 825-9520 expanding spiral.” Smith told the board. Smith and Rappahannock High School teacher Don Bomberger had worked closely with Lysik and his committee on the proposed indices, programming them for computerized results at each percentage increase. The board asked the two teachers to work out total expenditures for an additional year at 3 percent and 5 percent increases. The two teachers tried to explain that, without the information on how many teachers would be leaving and replaced by entry-level teachers, the conclusions could not be correct. Their predicament resulted in some confusion among board members, with Lysik finally agreeing to work out the details with them. Superintendent Estabrook, who has expressed his strong support for a logical salary scale on many occasions, emphasized his suport in a memo to board members, RAAC Invites Dancers In response to public request RAAC has opened its New Year’s Eve dinner dance to guests who wish to attend the dance only at the Middle Street Gallery on Friday, December 31. Reservations at $15 per couple for the dance can be made by calling The Middle Street Gallery 675-3440 during the day or the committee chairman, Mrs. Waldron O’Connor, 675-3283 in the evening at $25 per person. Attendance is limited. Checks, payable to RAAC, may be sent to the Conyers House. Sperryville, Va. 22740. Ohrstrom Named To Meadow Board George L Ohrstrom, of The Plains, has been elected a new member of the Board of Trustees of the MeadowOutdoors Foundation. Established earlier this year to permanently preserve in open space a sweeping 240 acre property along nearly 2 miles of Route 17 near The Plains, the Foundation will manage the site as the future home of the Virginia Gold Cup steeplechase races and other events for benefit of community charities. Ohrstrom, a New York business executive whose permanent home is Whitewood Farm near The Plains, has long been active in community and sporting activities. He is President of the National Sporting Library and of the Orange County Hunt. Re-elected as Board Chairman at the Foundation’s first Annual Meeting last week was Maximilian Tufts of Warrenton, whose wife, Sally, is Joint Master of the Warrenton Hunt. Others re-elected as Trustees were Allen Olson of Warrenton, and Arthur W. Arundel, The Plains, publisher of the Rappahannock News. / 1 W^lUFJ'-JU. l.DKgr May all the happiness of the Season be yours. Dennis’ Store Castleton 987-8116 saying that the change was necessary to hire and retain qualified teachers, to maintain control over money spent, and to tie compensation to position value. Developers (Continued from Page 1) development on traffic patterns and road loading capacity, according to resident engineer Don Askew. At that figure, the new subdivison will result in an additional 168 trips per day on the 12-foot road. In addition, a Catholic retreat center on an adjoining 200 acres of Sommarbeth Farm is expected to generate more traffic on Route 662. In a hearing last week by the board of zoning appeals, spokesmen for the Catholic Diocese of Arlington reported that the center will serve teenagers, families and engaged couples at retreats planned for weekdays and weekends during summer months and weekends throughout the rest of the year. The special use permit granted by the BZA for Bethany House allows up to 120 people at the retreat center at any one time. In letters to the county zoning administrator dated November 17 and December 7, Askew described Roue 662 as "intolerable in its present condition" and concluded that the road “could not safely handle additional traffic.” In the second letter. Askew noted that 30 cars a day can be expected to use Route 662 on weekends as access to the retreat center. “Qearly, the establishment of two major activities on a very rural and inadequate road facility will jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of those forced to use the road.” He noted that Route 662 is not included in the county's six-year secondary road improvement program and due to current funding levels and a backlog of existing needs, "this road has a very low priority with no prospect of being included in future plans.” As a solution to the access problem facing both the proposed luxury subdivision and the Catholic retreat center, the resident highway engineer suggested that the two developments “combine resources and upgrade Route 662 to a standard that will accommodate their traffic.” (At a December 10 public hearing on the retreat center’s special use permit application, the BZA members made no mention of Askew's letter, the adequacy of the access road or the resident engineer’s suggestion for upgrading Route 662. Opposed To Dropping All Control* In response to Konick’s report on Wiltshire Turner Ltd.’s plans to seek changes in Rapphannock's subdivision ordinance. Commissioner Newbill Miller voiced opposition, at least to half of the proposal. “I’m not in favor of eliminating 25acre lots from subdivision regulations,” he announced. But he added that he’d didn’t feel strongly on the issue of allowing 25-acre lots to be served by private streets rather than requiring internal roads in large lot subdivisions to be built to state specifications. (According to Askew, it costs approximately S100.000 a mile to build a road to state specifications. The zoning administrator estimated that Wiltshire Turner Ltd.’s proposed subdivision has roughly one mile of internal roads which must be built to state standards under the current subdivision ordinance.) Miller noted that he would first need to look in detail at the investment firm’s proposals as outlined in the letter to Baumgardner and relate them to the county ordinance before he could reach a decision on the options put forward by Wiltshire Turner’s lawyers. “But what happens five or ten years down the road on maintenance?” asked Konick. If private streets are allowed in large-lot subdivisions, the developer should be required to post a maintenance bond, he advised. In addition, Konick suggested that homeowners’ associations be required to record a maintenance agreement. Explaining his position, the zoning administrator said that homeowners’ associations generally start off by keeping private streets in good repair but latter, as more property owners become non-residents of the development, vote not to spend money on maintenance. The streets deteriorate and then the property owners petition to have the streets taken into the state system, Konick added. “I used to think that way, too,” Miller responded. “But now my primary concern is ensuring that the existing state road (which provides access to the subdivision) is able to handle the increased traffic.” Buyers should entef sales transactions for 25-acre lots ‘‘with their eyes open,” I vvv;^iiic.iii^ i mui m v homeowners will have to bear the expense for upkeep of private, internal streets, Miller maintained. “They have the right not to buy the lot,” he said, advising against the county moving into the business of regulating homeowners associations. Konick responded that the county may already be involved in maintenance of private streets from the angle of providing for general health and safety and specifically for ensuring that fire fighting vehicles have access. Commissioner Charles Estes suggested that the resident highway engineer be included in discussion of road regulations. “That’s an excellent idea...We should ask Mr. Askew for his recommendations,” agreed Miller. “There ought to be consideration of how this (allowing large lot subdivisions with private streets) is going to affect everything,” Konick said, indicating that all developments may not be as acceptable as Wiltshire Turner Ltd.’s proposed subdivision. “Once it’s done, you could open a lot of different things in lots of different places,” he warned. Christmas Past In Country Towns Years ago, Christmas celebrations in the town of Washington were marked by bonfires in the streets. And if teachers at the Rabbit Gum Academy didn't give the students a holiday, it was said that the boys would lock the doors and not let their instructors inside, according to Mrs. Frank Moffett’s history of the town’s first school. Mrs. Mary Jordan of Flint Hill remembers past country Christmases as much busier times with more hours filled by expressions of the season’s theme of love and brotherhood. “We used to go visit people and sing and pray with them. And we did this about every day starting the week before Christmas and running until New Years. But not so much is going on anymore,” she said. “People keep to themselves a lot more than they used to. We still to out caroling and visit the hospital in Front Royal. And on the 27th, there's a meeting at the American Legion Post: the young ones and the old ones come and there’s singing and telling jokes. But there’s still not as much going on. Used to be something happening all the time—every day during the Christmas holiday.” lawn tree Merrill’s garage, now the Washington post office building, was the site of a huge community Christmas tree, Mrs. Arthur Miller recalled. “Everyone in the neighborhood would gather around that tree to talk, sing carols and exchange gifts. The children always got something—candy, fruits, nuts.” Mrs. Miller and Miss Ruby Jenkins both remember the house decoration contests that used to be a highlight of the town’s holiday festivities. “The contests were conducted by the town council in the 1950s and ’60s,” said Miss Jenkins. “Everyone tried to have the prettiest door and win the prize. It sparked the Christmas spirit in town.” "Judges went around and picked out the brightest, best looking house. Just about everyone participated,” Mrs. Miller added. She also recalled how Jack Barber, who now lives in Orange, dressed up as Santa one year. He visited the houses of neighborhood children and made a special call to see her brother who was ill that holiday. Miss Jenkins remembers the Santa at the Baptist Church’s Christmas party who gave out candy and oranges to the kids. “It was Mr. Frank Jones when we were children.” A generous benefactor took over the behind-thescenes roll as Santa in later years. “It was a man who lived in the county. Every year, he'd give so much money for a Christmas party. We first held them in the old Ej&UUC RCAlTOt CUTTING UTILITY BILLS REALTY WORLD*Jt. Here are some good ways to cut down on your gas and electric bills. Use your dishwasher only when it’s full. And after the final rinse cycle, turn it off and open the door to let the dishes airdry. If your kitchen lighting is incandescent, consider replacing it with fluorescent lights. One 40watt fluorescent tube provides more light than three 60-watt incandescent bulbs. That alone can save almost $1 per month off your electric bill. If you have an air conditioner, set the thermostat no lower than 78 to 80 degrees. If this setting is. say six degrees higher than the one you used last summer, your cooling costs should go down about 47 percent. ror heating, set the thermostat between 65 and 68 degrees during the day, and between 55 and 60 degrees at night. If these settings are six degrees lower than those you used last winter, heating costs should run almost 15 perent less. Next to heating and cooling units, your electric hot-water heater is the most expensive home appliance to operate. Don’t set the water-heater thermostat too high - between 140 and 160 degrees is adequate for most households. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at EILEEN M. DAY. REALTOR. The Clopton House, Washington. Va. 22747. Phone: 675-3400. We're here to help. fire hall,” Miss Jenkins recalled. With the donation from the anonymous Santa, she shopped for county youngsters, buying cookies and drinks, candies, oranges and nuts, stuffed animals, socks and gloves for great big Christmas stockings. “We’d have the party the day before Christmas vacation and all the young children from the school here in town would come. They just had a great time!” In later years, the festivities moved to the Library and support for the traditional( Christmas party was shouldered by the Library board. Miss Jenkins noted. Carolers have long been a town tradition. Sometimes on foot, sometimes in tractordrawn wagons, the singers made their rounds, pausing on comers and under the windows of houses with sounds of Christmas. "It really meant a lot to the people who couldn’t get out,” Miss Jenkins said. From earlier holidays, she has more memories of Mr. Frank Jones driving through town in a horse-drawn wicker sleight, bells ajingle, delighting youngsters and older folks alike. "He captured all eyes,” recalled Miss Jenkins. Russie Miller remembers the holiday season officially beginning in Flint Hill with the Thanksgiving opening of Toyland over Bradford’s Store. “Santa would be there and the whole upstairs was filled with toys They had everything! It was really fabulous for the kids.” There was caroling in the little village following Christmas programs at the churches. ‘‘One year, the Methodist Church hooked up a loudspeaker to broadcast carols on the street,” Mrs. Miller remembered. “It was supposed to be playing songs like “Silent Night’ but my son snuck on a record of ‘Jailhouse Rock’!. Everybody was very horrified,” she said, chuckling at the recollection. For Mrs. Ethel Bailey of Washington, Santa Claus was always one of the main attractions of Christmas. “I was raised on a farm and on Christmas Eve, our folks told us we’d better get in bed early or Santa wouldn’t come. Then the man who owned the farm would get out his horses and put sleigh bells on them. He used to go down by the orchard and come riding full circle around the farm and come by our house which was about in the middle of the farm property. Of course, we all knew it must be Santa Claus.” hristmas Wm hope U'$ the very beet ever fer you. Front Royal Opticals Front Royal. Va. Announcing the reopening of CULPEPER ANIMAL HOSPITAL for the practice of small animal veterinary medicine SPERRYVILLE PIKE at ASPEN ST. Doctors Hours by Appointment PHONE 825-5400 Fayette Witherell, Veterinarian Ann Roloson C.A.T. Licensed Technician The 4-H Livestock Club would like to wish their sponsors and everyone else who has helped us through the year a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From Mr. and Mrs. David Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Randall Updike, and all the 4-H'ers and parents of the 4-H Livestock Club. r\May Christmas ^ bring you much Joy and happiness. Washington Cash Store General Merchandise Skip, Kenneth, Pat, Jonas, Eddie & Skippy

— Rappahannock New* Photo/T. Rfvnold* LEADING THE SINGING at the Senior Citizens Christmas party were this group of carolers. From left to right they are: Jo Frantz, Barbara Sherman, Paul Frantz, Nels Parsons and Maurice Herndon. Besides the singing, there was a drawing for prizes, an appearance by Santa and a square dance club demonstration. The Rappahannock Lions Club donated the door prizes including a twenty pound ham, and the Rappahannock Garden Club donated gifts and corsages. Board Discusses Old School, Touch Football At its December meeting, the Rappahannock County School Board decided not to honor the request of Robert Judd, a California contractor, who proposed to demolish the old Scrabble school building for materials to be used in building a Rappahannock retirement home. The board did so on the advice of Commonwealth's Attorney Douglas Baumgardner who advised them that the rights to the property were in dispute. Judd’s request has been pending for several months and Tuesday's decision reminded the board that their responsibilities for abandoned school property were unclear. "How do we get this albatross off our necks?" asked Wakefield board member Robert Eastham. Eastham suggested that the board might have to get a judgement from the court as to who actually owned the property in order to dispose of it. The title has been lost and, under the law. Firing Range Amendment Endorsed (Continued from Page 1) granted for a rifle range to one year initially with extension for additional periods of not more than three years "provided the BZA finds that the range operation complies with all conditions of the permit." The amendment also provides that the BZA shall have the authority to The warmth of many old friendships is most glowing at Christmas. Wakefield Service Station Flint Hill, Va. ThtinA. 'l i*u for \uur [himmage impose further restrictions and requirements as it deems necessary or adivsable. In a letter dated December 15 and addressed to the zoning administrator, Commonwealth’s Attorney Douglas Bauntdardner cautioned that it may be invalid to require that the applicant bear the cost of independent safety testing, indepndent certification and consultant’s advice regarding range regulations. “I question whether state enabling legislation allows for this and it might be that the commission would want to look into the concept of a special fee schedule for shooting ranges that would be designed to cover the county’s costs in this area." Baumgardner also warned that the “reasonableness" of the 500 foot setback re from any property line “may well become an issue in the event this amendment becomes the subject of litigation.” In addition, he noted that it ma\ prove “physically impossible or financially prohibitive to design a range that precludes an ‘intentional’ firing of a round from the designated firing area” and ' that this requirement may also Five-Lot Subdivision (Continued from Page 1) such as getting wood and water, he said. According to Guilford, he told Mrs. Jones that she needed to give him a reason, an improvement for his future, to persuade him to move close by. In return, he said, she agreed to sell a fiveacre parcel for $125 an acre. “That's $625 for a beautiful little building site for a small house." Guilford said, adding that under the terms he’s worked out with Mrs. Jones, his mother will hold title to the land. "There probably will be a problem with the deed, with getting clear title,” Guilford repeated. He said he could probably pay Clarke Jones for his life estate, “but 1 don’t think that will be necessary.” MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SPECTRA SCHOOL OF DESIGN May the spirit of the Christmas season bring to you lasting happiness. Sperryville Comer Store Sperryville, V*. "I would say you need the advice of an attorney,” commissioner Charles Estes countered. “Also, the planning commission needs advice.” added Newbill Miller. "We've got to see if we can permit a subdivision like this or not." For zoning purposes, the question of title is not at issue, he told Guilford. “It’s who can apply for a subdivision." Miller said, asking if the width of the road was sufficient to meet ordinance requirements. Guilford replied that the Clarke’s property is on a 30foot right-of-way. "I think the ordinance requires 50 feet,” Miller responded. Commissioner A. Y. Stokes noted that slope of the land will have to be vertified in order to determine if it falls under the 14 percent maximum for five acre lots. Zoning administrator Konick, ordinarily the commission's legal advisor, noted that he had a conflict since he has represented Clarke Jones. Accordingly, the commissioners agreed to consult with Baumgardner. In other action, the commissioners set a public hearing for January on the 3,831 acre East Wakefield Agricultural and Forestral District application. The special ag district advisory committe has recommended approval of the district. Miller noted. The planners also scheduled a work session on the zoning ordinance revisions for January 5 at 7 p. m. I-1 Christmas brings the opportunity to thank everyone for the privilege of serving this fine community. CELLA’ DELI 987-8761 become a legally contested issue. Baumgardner’s suggestions were not discussed bv the planning commissioners at last Wednesday's meeting. Neither were there any speakers for or against the original or revised range amendments. Chairman A. Y. Stokes, one of the four commissioners at the session, reported that he'd received a letter from Werner Krebser in which the Wakefield District representative on the planning commission expressed unqualified support for the revised amendment. With no comment, the four commissioners at Wednesday’s session — Stokes, Newbill Miller, James Swindler and Charles Estes — voted a unanimous recommendation of approval for the revised range amendment and a unanimous recommendation of denial for the amendment first submitted by Bowers last May. ! abandoned school property reverts to the original owner. Touch Football Appearing before the board was Michael Connifey. reading lab teacher at Rappahannock Elementary School. Connifey had been conducting touch football games for 6th and 7th graders after school. “I assumed that I would be covered for anv injuries under my insurance," Connifey told the board. “Then I found out that it had to be an approved activity. That’s why I'm here, to seek your approval for these informal, after school football games." Connifey told the board that, whenever a game was scheduled, he got the parents' approval for their children to attend and (Uoo were expected to provide transportation home. Board members Randall Updike and Nancy Reeve commended Connifey for his initiative in providing this opportunity for the uppergrade elementary school students. However, the activity raised several problems. Board members wondered aloud if touch football could be available to more students if it were presented in an organized fashion as an intramural sport, or if it were sponsored by the Rappahannock Athletic Association. "I'm willing to continue it just as I was doing." Connifey said. "Would you at some time expect compensation?” Eastham asked. "Well, I hadn't considered that." Connifey responded. Board members, unanimous in their gratitude for Connifev’s efforts, directed him to discuss the matter with Elementary School Principal, Margaret Piper, and look into the possibility of either expanding the games into an intramural sport or having them take place under the spices of the Rappahannock Athletic Association. In the superintendent's report, Robert Estabrook discussed the progress of the insurance portfolio analaysis authorized by the board at its November meeting. Industrial Insurance Management, a Richmond firm, had agreed to analyze all school property and casualty insurance, audit insurance expenditures, prepare a report to the board with a review of ratings of the present underwriters and make any safety suggestions for a sum of $1,000. "If they do all they have agreed to. this is the best bargain in years." Eastham said, and asked to be included in the initial meetings with the company’s representatives. Pamela Rowe, special services coordinator, presented the board with the special education six-year plan update scheduled for approval in January. Rowe told board members that, as of December 1, Rappahannock County schools had identified and served 129 children needing special education. Overcrowded Bus In the transportation report. Assistant School Superintendent Gerald Lysik described the problem of overcrowding on one of the buses brought up at November's meeting. Tht Flint Hill - Pullenville - Tigei Valley bus sometimes has ■ many as 70 students, over t legal capacity. Lysik said tha. he had been assured that insurance coverage still applied for the crowded bus and told the board that rerouting students to any of the contiguous bus routes would just transfer the problem. The most serious overcrowding occurred when children were dropped off at Sursum Corda for afterschool classes. Eastham pointed out. The board agreed that when parents asked for permission for children to ride a different bus home. school adminstrators could refuse when it meant overloading the bus in question. fcstabrook told the board that the vandalism last month at the high school was being investigated by law enforcement officials and, in addition, high school Principal Robert Chappell had his own dragnet “in place." Importance Of Reading Estabrook told the board that Virginia schools have been directed to emphasize reading and stated his personal belief in the overwhelming importance of this subject. “I know that there are those more expert in this field than I am." Estabrook said, "but I will advise parents to make sure that there are reading materials in the home. We can’t expect children to read unless parents do, and unless there are suitable reading materials available.” The board responded by encouraging Estabrook to find a public forum for his ' Cur Best fflthet njtui A time to count our many blessings and greet all our friends. Baldwin's West End Shell 987-8240 or 987-8983 strong belief in the importance of reading. In other business, the board: agreed to leave a deficit showing in legal fees and special education categories to remind them to analyze these costs at budget time; set a meeting on January 5 to discuss series 5 of the policy manual; accepted a bid of $30 for a sewing machine with a missing plate. After a very brief executive session, the board accepted a bid Of $2,994 for drilling a well at the site of the new school board office - bus shop from LeHew Well Drilling Company in Front Royal and approved the hiring of a substitute teacher and weekend driver. Lysik said later that drilling will begin Wednesday at the site and that Kids will be solicited by Baughan and Baukages, architects for the bus shop, for construction to begin in mid-Januarv. o o o ~M~ o rn^et us reflect o ° ® u OQ upon this holy O o o o o day as a time O o 0 O A o of everlasting u loiv/ Sursum Corda School and Day Care Center Washington, Va. 675-3237 r • Spread the cheer before Christmas and beat the crowd. The long distance lines tend to get jammed up on Christmas Day. You can guess why. It seems ever /body tries to call everybody else so the circuits are pretty swa nped all around the nation. Anc calls are sometimes hard to get through. That’s why more and more people are calling several days before Christmas. And when you dial direct, and call in the evening, you always save money. Won’t that make it a merrier Christmas for you? CENTEL Call early and beat the crowd.

f&appaljannock Neuia A'* 'nder^rvjenf ** Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHURW ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T TOLER General Manager , OAPHNEI HUTCHINSON. Editor THERESA REYNOLDS Production Coordinator BARBARA C BURKE Business Manager DELIA M MYERS Advertising Manager To Subscribe Write or Phone Washing*on, Va 675-3349 BY MAIL: $8.00 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties $10.00 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70' 1-2 years - $1 00: over 2 years ■ $3 00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Bldg Washington. Va 22747 HOURS 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Mon Fri Published by Warrenton Printing & Publishing Company. Inc Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Thursday, December 23,1982 And It Came To Pass. . . And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his ow n city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was that while they were there the days were accomplished that she would be delivered, and she brought forth her firstborn son. and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them. Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ r the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another. Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with hast, and found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. —Gospel According To St. Luke (jhRistmas Blessings ^ Th*‘ Staff of riw, RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS v Arthur \&. Arundel Publisher Karliarj KurVr r^'Tt 'a H**\no|«i% •**««' s«nn**f, ||,,H John T. Tolrr Daphne Iflulrhinnon \ml ( hir Pnxiurtion Staff IMia Mym Ka\ (ariMine This Was The News In Bygone Rappahannock Times... 3 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS THE Orange County Board of Supervisors postponed a decision to accept or reject three applications for contro\ersial Agricultural and Forestal District status. Commonwealth Attorney Henry Carter of Orange wrote the Attorney General on October 13 requesting an opinion on whether use value taxation automatically applies to all land within an AF district. When no response came. Carter wrote again on December h and requested an answer by December 13. "1 haven t gotten an official opinion. Carter told the Orange Supervisors. "1 think they're pussyfooting around with the same problems we are." he said. An appreciation night was held for retiring delegate French Slaughter who served for twenty years in the Virginia House of Delegates representing the* 2.>th Legislative District. Among honored guests were Governor Mills E. Godwin. During his tenure. Mr. Slaughter chaired main legislative commissions and implemented some significant pieces of legislation including the Communitv College Bill. He is frequently referred to as "the father of the Communitv College system." The Rappahannock Jaycee Chapter sponsored a project for Christmas w hich provided food for needy families. "The program is planned to assist families who have a legitimate need for assistance." said Jaycee president Doug Baumgardner, "and private contributions of canned goods or other foodstuffs will be greatly appreciated.” 11 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS RECOUNT of the ballots cast for Supervisor resulted in a reversed decision and by order of the Circuit Court Newbiil Miller was officially declared the winner. The first count resulted in Clarence Baldwin being declared the winner. 232 votes to 231 for Miller. In the recount, the results were exactly reversed, with 232 votes for Miller to Baldwin’s 231. The Rappahannock News was sold to the Fauquier Publishing Co. of The Plains by Green Publishers. Inc. of Orange. The Rappahannock Panthers dropped their final two pre-holiday games to William Monroe and Stonewall Jackson by scores of 65-41 and 76-53 respectively. 19 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS W. A. MILLER retired from the position of Postmaster of Washington. Va., a post in which he served for 31 years. Mr. Miller, an avid fox-hunting fan, instigated the organization of the first hunt club in this county. He was Master of the Rappahannock Hunt until it was discontinued at the beginning of World W ar II. (It has since been reorganized. 1 The Christmas tree in the town of Washington was lighted Sunday night for the holiday season. Mrs. B.R. Armel. a member of the Town Council, was responsible for the decorating of the tree which is located in the lot between the Rappahannock National Bank and the Washington fire house. Hampton District Our Rappahannock Heritage Christmas Greens And The Mistletoe b> ki gf.nk McCarthy Rappahannock %#*%%«» (iurM folumninl Rappahannock County is well supplied with Christmas green-trees, shrubs, and trailing vines. It has pine trees of various kinds, native as well as some that have been imported, along with spruce and fir. It has hemlock and cedar and holly, tree and bush, and laurel. Magnolias and camelias. which can stand the loss of a branch or two as Christmas offerings. It has ivy, and running ground cedar, which my daughter, who has studied biology, says is properly called lycopodium, or wolf foot, and may be protected species, if not an endangered one. In any case, she warns, one should use it carefully, perhaps to wrap a stair rail, or drape a door, but not wastefully in wreaths. All of these greens have an accepted place in Christmas present, and most of them were accepted in Christmases past, although a few had to be purged of minor pagan identifications and associations before they were accepted into the Christian celebration. Most have gone beyond that acceptance and have become secularized by advertisers. Holly and ivy were depaganized centuries ago by church action. There remains one Christmas green which still lives without church blessing. It is not common in Rappahannock, but it is present. If one watches carefully, and knows what to look for (or is alert to what seems out of place or time) he may see it in a few places, usually in oak trees, along route 522 and along route 231. and along lesser roads of the county. It is mistletoe. I hesitate to call it a plant for it is more of an implant, a parasite. Mistletoe should not be taken as' lightly as other Christmas greens and plants. Kissing under the mistletoe may involve risks beyond Poet. author. former U.S. Senator from Minnesota and candidate for the presidency. Eugene McCarthy now lives in the F.T. Valley near Slate Mills. those ordinarily assumed by those who engage in the practice. It has a long history in pagan cultures. No one can be sure that it has lost all of those early powers even though there is doubt that it ever had them. The Druids of Ireland were its chief promoters and made fine distinctions relative to its use. Only mistletoe that had grown in parisitical association with an oak tree had sacred or magical powers. That front poplar, apple, or other trees was suspect, and if it was to be useful, in religious rites, had to be transferred to an oak, and draw sustenance from that tree before it could come to possess power. The mistletoe had to be cut down by a druid priest using a golden knife and caught in a white cloth before touching the ground. Its powers, when properly used, were significant. It was called “all heal", and believed to be a cure for mental disorder, especially epilepsy. It was especially effective if used to treat fresh wounds. Modern science has not been able to find any evidence or proof that there is anything in mistletoe that has medical value, which adds to the mystery. It was also believed to be an aphrodisiac and to have ptower to make the barren, human and animal, fertile, which may explain the kissing under the niistletoe—which, according to mistletoe experts, does not mean anything unless the sprig of mistletoe has berries and whoever is involved in the osculation picks a berry after the act. Those who venture to capture mistletoe and bring it in front an oak tree, if they cannot use a golden knife as the Irish Druids did on the sixth of the moon, might try using an arrow, a practice tolerated by the Swiss or try to knock it out of the tree with Stones as did the Welsh. Rifle fire might be accepted, but not a shotgun blast. The Christmas message of the Mistletoe, the Christian one, is that it was a sign of new life, of green, in the barren oak. In more sophisticated explanations, it was also noted that it was life from outside, not from the tree. Whether one accepts the pagan or the Christian explanations of the mistletoe, the scientific or unscientific reports of its powers, it is not to be trifled with. The careful would do better to kiss under the Christmas tree or under holly leaves. Letters To The Editor Volunteers Appreciated Io the editor We have a number of dedicated public servants in this county, both professional and volunteer, to whom we too seldom show our appreciation. At this Christmas and year-end season the two of us would like to call special attention to one group whose contribution to the quality of life in Rappahannock may not always be recognized by those who benefit from it. We are speaking of the members of what would be called in most jurisdictions the County Parks Board. Here, we understand, it is called the Board of Directors of the Recreation Association. As the nearest neighbors of the new Rappahannock County Park, which replaced the woefully underutilized Rappahannock County Recreation Center, we may be in a unique position to appreciate just how much the new basketball court, the new tennis courts, the new playground equipment, the new (but not yet fully completed) exercisejogging trail, the alreadyexisting horseshoe courts and picnic building, and the new garbage cant have been enjoyed during the past summer ”id Indian summer. By kids, young adults, the middle-aged, and even those as ancient as we are. They arrive in the naw parking lot in beat-up old rattle-traps and Mercedeses, on foot and on bicycles. They are black, white and Oriental. They are virtually always well-behaved. And with the still-to-becompleted volleyball court, and the new picnic tables on The Mighty Rush, by next Spring the Park probably will be used to capacity by anybody who likes to be outdoors. Wouldn't it be a wonderful idea for any of us who encounter any members of the Association Board to say "thank you” to them for the many hours they have put in and for the superb job they have done? We understand that they are: Irving Kenyon, President: Rapp Owings, Vice President; Ed Manookian, Treasurer; Diane Bruce. Secretary and Jean Lillard. Ed Bailey. Sandra Brown and Paul Nicholas, members. Hubert Gilkey is the County Supervisor representative on the Board, and Fanning Baumgardner, the supervising engineer on the project, spent more time supervising the various elements of the construction than anyone could have expected him to do. As for the two of us. we take this means of saying "Thank you and Merry Christmas” to a group of very civic-minded citizens. TOMMIE AND GIVON PARSONS Appreciation To the editor The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services would like to express its heartfelt appreciation to all of those in the community who were so generous during the Christmas season. The tremendous response that we received from individuals and groups has been overwhelming. Rappahannock County truly is a community of caring and giving people. Working together, you have made it possible for many families to enjoy a brighter Christmas. May this season and the year ahead be especially abundant with happiness. Sincerely, SYLVIA KRIETLER NANCY REEVE JANICE MOFFETT A. MARIE DAVIS DOROTHY RECTOR FRANCES SMITH MARY WILKINS From Both Barrels When The PAC Money Speaks B> (iKORGK bowi.f.s Washington’s Political Action Committee moneymen love some members of Virginia’s congressional delegation, and with apparent good reason. When these special interest bankrollers have a cause which needs a vote, the PAC money machines crank out hefty campaign contributions and many of our pliant lawmakers obligingly jump through the legislative hoops held aloft for them by the interest's lobbyists. Whether or not there is a cause-effect relationship between the jingle and the jump cannot, of course, be proven. The result, however, is the same as if there were. The congressman gets the PAC bucks and the PAC gets the congressman's vote. A pair of House votes earlier this month is a case in point. At the same time, reports on file with the Federal Elections Commission document the high esteem in which certain Old Dominion lawmakers are held by the concerned lobbying interest. According to FEC records, as reported in the Dec. 11 issue of National Journal, five of 25 congressmen in the entire nation who received the top-dollar contributions front the American Medical Association and the American Dental Association were front Virginia. These contributions covered the 1980 and 1982 elections. Rep. Paul S. Trible (R1st). received $22,400, Thomas Bliley (R-3rd), $20,400. Robert Daniel (R4th). $20,750, Stanford rarns tix-atm, >iv,/su ana Frank Wolf (R-1 Oth). hit the jackpot with $26,000. Now do the AMA-ADA PACs get their money's worth in services rendered? On Dec. 1 a measure was before the House which would exempt doctors, dentists and other statelicensed professionals from regulation bv the Federal Trade Commission. The legislation would also strip the FTC of its antitrust power with respect to these professionals. The antitrust powers have, in the past, been widely used to combat price-fixing, boycotts and other noncompetitive oractices. To his credit. Rep. James T. Broyhill (R-NC) introduced an amendment to the measure which would have restored the FTC's antitrust authority. But the AMA-ADA lobby would have none of it. It swung into action in opposition to the Broyhill Amendment. When the roll was called the amendment went down in defeat on a 195-208 vote. Among those voting against it were, needless to say, the five Virginians. The original measure then was passed by a vote of 244-155. Again needless to say. the five Virginians voted for it. Was the PAC money a factor in their votes? While it is admittedly impossible to answer this question with respect to individual lawmakers, statistics assembled by Common Cause contain disturbing evidence relating to the overall impact of large PAC contributions on the legislative process. According to Common Cause, of the 50 recipients of the largest AMA-ADA contributions, 42 supported the lobby in opposing the Broyhill amendment. At the other end of the scale, of the 50 who received small or no contributions from AMA-ADA, 39 voted in favor of the amendment. Thus the inference is inescapable that, at least in this case, the medical lobby’s money talked, and when it talked another significant regulatory device designed to protect the American consumer was stripped from the law books. But there is a broader and even darker implication to be reckoned with here. In this era of insanely expensive political campaigns, PAC money is becoming a very nearly indispensible requirement for candidates seeking public office. Sadly, all too many politicians are willing — even eager — to sell their political souls in order to gain a PAC endorsement and the check which usually comes along with it. In an article in New Yorker magazine two weeks ago. Elizabeth Drew stated the problem starkly. "Increasingly,” she wrote, “the shape and nature of our politics is being determined by the interests that have the money to contribute and the technicians who instruct the candidates in how to raise it and use it. Increasingly the question of who gets the funds is a decision made within Washington by people who have an eye on some piece of the national agenda." In other words, that decision is made by those whose principal purpose is to ensure that the congressman reliably represents the lobby's interest regardless of the interest of the people back home who elected him. Time magazine was even more blunt. In a recent lead story, it observed. “Today the power of the PACs threatens to undermine America's system of representative democracy." Virginia's delegation, if they would be true heirs to the Jeffersonian goal of representative government, should be in the forefront of the fight to reverse this corrosive process. Instead we see some of its members standing at the head of the line to accept PAC handmueed. instead ot strengthening Jeffersonian democracy, we may be moving toward a condition Will Rodgers once joked about - that of having “the best Congress money can buy.” But I doubt if Will would be laughing if he were around today. Eclipse Coming The last total eclipse of the moon and the second one visible to viewers throughout Virginia this year takes place in the early morning hours on Thursday, December 30. The next total lunar eclipse visible in Virginia skies will not occur until 1989. According to Dr. Paul H. Knappenberger Jr., director of the Science Museum of Virginia, the moon enters Earth’s shadow beginning at 4:40 a.m. EST and is totally . eclipsed by 5:58 a.m. “December's lunar eclipse will probably be as dark and unusual as the last one in July because of the continuing presence of ash in the atmosphere from the volcanic eruption in Mexico earlier this year.” Knappenberger noted. In the initial stage of partial eclipse, the earth’s shadow seems quite black, but as more of the moon is covered, any colors present within the shadow become noticeable. “The moon may turn a deep copper color as our atmosphere bends certain colors of sunlight into Earth's shadow projected on the moon, Knappenberger explained. The moon begins to emerge from Earth’s shadow at 6:59 a.m. and will have already set when the eclipse ends at 8:07 a.m. No special equipment will be necessary to view the eclipse*

Rappakannock Journal •Farm ^Business •Garden #Rural Life %e’re wishing all our neighbors and friends the best that Christmas has to offer, and much more. Many thanks for your loyal, continued patronage. Elmer S. Atkins Phillips "66"-Antique Shop and Cider Mill Sperryville, Va. Christmas Season Good For Local Merchants Rappahannock County merchants experiencing the ups and downs of seasonal business report an encouraging trend this Christmas shopping season. A combination of good weather, new marketing techniques and appeals to local customers has resulted in many shops experiencing their best Christmas sales to date. "We've had a dramatic Warmest wishes for an old-fashioned and joyful holiday. Washington House Reproductions Washington, Va 675-3385 increase in our shop sales,” reports Cheri Woodard of Faith Mountain Herbs in Sperryville. ‘‘Our catalog sales are way up, too - 110 percent over last year.” Cheri said that, indirectly, the catalog has boosted her store sales. “This was a surprising reaction,” she said. "People come in, catalog in hand, asking to buy items that were offered bv mail order. I think that with the catalog, they plan to stop by here on their next trip." Cheri said that the most popular Christmas items this year were her herb wreaths, corn husk wreaths and herb jars. Phyllis Swindler of Country Manor, another Sperryville gift shop offering mail order as well as in-store sales, said that the catalog business has been "phenomenal." Popular among catalog shoppers are Country Manor’s countryoriented crafts and gifts. "The catalog also helps make people aware that we're here, and they plan a special trip to see our products in person." Phyllis said that her wooden apples and wooden Christmas apple cones have been "amazing” sellers. Also popular at Country Manor this Christmas have been the hams and the Black Hills gold jewelry. In the Celia' Deli, Mike Sacco has been doing a booming business, with party platters a big seller this season. "The whole deli business has been just great.” Phyllis said. Cabin Branch Farm Feeds • Hay • Straw We may not be the cheapest, (But then we may be) We make the foremost feeds from our own fine home grown grains THE BEST STORAGE AND DRYING EQUIPMENT •Our corn bin has a stirway system (the only one in the area) which allows SLOW drying while stirring protects the food value of our products and keeps them SOFT. •Our roll mill doesn't crush grains and blends them any way you want. •Also, we have a molasses blender. We Custom Blend for 500 lbs. or more Low protein - High protein you name it - we're flexible. Also, Timothy hay and fine straw We deliver Call 364-2400 Joyce Kramer said that the Christmas business at Rush River Company has been “better than ever.” “We always do well at Christmas time,” Joyce said, “but this year has been fantastic." At the Middle Street Gallery, recently moved next to the Inn in Washington, Dan Lewis said that since he’d only been in business for one year, he had nothing to compare it to. “We’re very pleased," Dan said. “I was hoping that Christmas would be a good time for us and it has been.” Dan said that his framing business has done very well along with his house drawings and portraits. Smaller gift items have been successful as well, Dan reports, with cards and locally-made glassware selling fast. Part of the encouraging trend for local businesses may be the increased traffic on the drive, up last month at the Panorama entrance through Sperryville after a year-long slump in 1981. The weather cooperated throughout the early winter season, keeping travelers routed to the mountains all through November and early Decern her. Winter Comes Winter settled upon the northern hemisphere on Tuesday, December 21, at 11:39 p.m. EST when the sun reached (he southernmost point in its annual journey standing directly above the Tropic of Capricorn. According to Dr. Paul H. Knappenberger Jr., director of the Science Museum of Virginia, on the First day of winter, the earth’s noth pole is tipped as far away from the sun as possible. ‘‘This means that the sun will be above the horizon for the shortest amount of time this year,” Knappenberger explained. On this day also, the sun will trace its lowest path across the sky. At the Arctic circle the sun will just touch the horizon at high noon and the night will be 20 hours long while at the north pole, the sun will remain beneath the horizon for another three months as the long Arctic night continues. Cabinetmaker Ctutom Designed Cabinets. Furniture HoberfcW.Hwuw 987-8007 WwhingtMt, Vd, At £A’U&t*tfUti*HC We wish to everyone the joy and happiness of this holy season. To our patrons, u,arm thanks. Ice House Fabrics Open December 24 9: )0 a m. ro 1:00 p.m - Raf>pahanm»« li Nrwv I > H,,t. Iniw.n BOUND FOR OSU — Charlie Eldred. who with his wife. Fran, manages Washington House of Reproductions, gives a final check to a lighting fixture before sending it off to Stillwater. Oklahoma. The gasolire for the < fklahoma State University’s president’s office, a restoration of a I <>05 original, is one of 35 fixtures that the Eldreds made for the university. Next, the proprietors of Washington House will start work on lights for an ice cream parlor restoration for the Smithsonian Institute. RELAXING IN A HANDMADE CHAIR by Peter Kramer and holding one of his own forged tools is Nol Putnam, blacksmith and member of the Rush River Cooperative. His work, and work of all the craftsmen in the co-op will be on display until Christmas. Also featured is a Christmas exhibit: Joy is craftsmanship with a special holiday craft contributed by each member. ASCS News Hv TOMT4M.OR The Rappahannock County ASC Committee has tabulated the ballots for the community committee elections which ended December 6. 1982. Farmers elected to the committees for 1983 are; North: Chairman. Aubrey North North: Vice Chairman. Dale Welch. North: Regular Member, Thomas B. Massie. North: 1st Alternate. Michael M. Massie. North: 2nd Alternate. John A. Tapp. Sooth: Chairman. James H. Falls. South: Vice Chairman, A. F. Cannon. South: Regular Member. A. Y. Stokes. South: 1st Alternate, W. Clifford Latham. South: 2nd Alternate. Marvin Dodson. Community Committeemen and alternates serve a one-year term of office which begins January I. 1983. At the County Convension on December 15, 1982, Louis P. Moore, Jr. was elected to serve a three year term on the county committee. James H. Falls was elected first alternate and A. Y. Stokes was elected second alternate. Louis P. Moore, Jr. was elected as Chairman of the County Committee, Raymond M. Johnson, Vice Chairman, and Thomas V. Williams, Jr.. Regular Member. —AmeriGas-, SHENGAS DIVISION 327 No Royal Ave Front Royal. Va 635-3556 L P Gas distributor serving a four county area Propane gas for full bouse use heating. water heating and cooking Hardwick Ranges ‘ Ruud water Heaters Space Heaters TF Merry ^ Chnstmas May the glow of Christmas happiness brighten your hearth and home. Hat*kl**> s Stnr«‘ Amis*' ill«*. \ a. Culpeper Farmers’ Co-operative Inc. Culpeper, Va. 825-2200 -FOOT FACTS Dr. Bruce Vogel Podiatrist Foot Specialist •WFBk. > INGROWN TOENAILS-ANNOYANCE OR HEALTH PROBLEM There are different types of ingrown toenails They can range from a slight annoying pain when in the shoe to redness, swelling, infection and even lymphadenitis or infection reaching up into the leg Any persistent pain from an ingrown toenail should be treated. There are excellent simple methods available to modern medicine for permanent correction Most are relatively painless The “V" that people cut out of the front of their nails will very rarely work The problem is caused by an incurvation of the nail along the border and pressure from the shoe sets up an inflammatory reaction, which if not treated can lead to infection Many times ingrown toenails are treated by antibiotics alone, however, usually the irritating portion of the nail must be removed for relief of the infection. Remember, the longer the problem is ignored the worse it can become A public service with the aim of promoting a better foot health environment. From the office of Dr. Bruce Vogel, Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 85 Garrett Street, Warrenton, Va 347 9393.

0OUNTRY LIVify Church Activities Promise Land Baptist A variety Christmas program followed by candlelight communion services will be held at Promise Land Baptist Church near Washington on Friday. December 24 at 7 p.m. The public is invited. Trinity Episcopal December 24-30 Christmas Eve: Holy Eucharist 1.11 p.m. Christmas Day: Holy Eucharist 1. 10 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 1.8 a.m. Sunday School. 9:45 Morning Prayer, 11 a.m. W eekly Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Senior choir, 7:30 p.m. W ednesdav: Thursday: Macedonia Baptist Candlelight services will be held at Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill on Christmas morning at 0 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. James A. Price, will be speaking. Everyone is invited. Amissville Methodist December 25-31 Christmas Dav! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Sunday School - 0:45 a.m. Worship Service - 11:00 a.m. Children's Choir - 6:30 p.m. Adult Choir - 7:30 p.m. Junior UMYF - 7:30 p.m. Cub Scouts - 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts - 7:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Service Covered Dish Dinner - 7:00 p.m. Singing - 3:00 p.m. Film: A Stranger in My Forest - 3:30 p.m. Singing - 10:30 p.m. Worship Service - Communion and special singing - 11:00 p.m. MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU IN THE COMING YEAR! Thornton's Gap Due to weather conditions. Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville has rescheduled its Christmas program for Thursday, December 23 at 7 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Saturday: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: St. Peter's Catholic Chapel Christmas Eve: 7:4.') p.m. Service of Christmas Carols 8 p.m. Christmas Vigil. High Mass Christmas Day: 10 a.m. Christmas Day Mass 11 a.m. Christmas Day Mass Confessions before all Masses Father Maurice du Castillon, Pastor Old School Building. Washington Mt. Salem Baptist Mike Smith, a first year music major student at Liberty Baptist College in Lynchburg will be a special guest at Mt. Salem Baptist Church near Washington on Sunday . December 2b at 3:30 p.m. Mt. Salem has Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. and worship services at 11. The public is invited. Daily Bible Readings December 26-January 1 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday Thursday: F riday: Saturday: Isaiah 32:13 33:3 Hebrews 2: 3-18 Philippians 3: 7-14 Psalm 119: 129-136 Psalm 103: 1-12 John 10: 1-11 Psalm 46 Lt. Kilby Graduates Second Lt. Forrest H. Kilby has graduated from the U.S. Air Force communications electronics staff officer course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Now trained in ground radar and electronic warfare principles and communications security, and the latest developments in communications technology, the officer will serve at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. He is a 1981 graduate of Kansas Newman College, Wichita. His wife, Arlene, is the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Starks of Woodville. a'V ck NruiH ,\ Harry Smoot Let us rejoice for Christ is bom m Bethlehem. v M . Merry Christmas, one and all. JEWELERS 301 EAST MAIN'S^EET FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA 22630 Officers Installed New officers were installed at the Amissville Ruritan Club’s meeting on Wednesday, December 15, in the Amissville Baptist Church. Officers for 1983 are Lewis Jenkins, president; Wayne Kanaby, vice-president; Nelson Burns, secretary; Charlie Mills, treasurer. Directors are Harvey Poe, Charlie Priest and Boozie Dodson. Zone Governor Paul Mercer officiated at the ceremony. The Ruritans are presently distributing food and fruit baskets and flowers to many households throughout the community. The Club’s annual fruit cake sale is still in progress. The fruit cakes, Bensons three pound cakes for $6, are available from any Ruritan or at Barron’s Country Store in Viewtown. Also at the Club’s December meeting, Paul Mercer and Butch Zindel reported on the district convention held in November in Charlottesville. Downtown Culpeper Then's magic in Christmas, and it's a time to love and celebrate with the ones you really care about This year, give the gilts you can give anytime the most special gilts ol all . your time, your love, your friendship. And horn everyone at Leggett, happy holidays' Harry Smoot Gets The Gift Of Sight By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock >chs Staff Writer “When something like this happens, you know what you want to say but you just don’t have the words. For me. there aren't any words. It’s so wonderful to be able to read a newspaper for the first time in my life." Harry Russell Smoot is a ^appy man. He has been guen the gift of sight, a Christmas present from the Rappahannock Lions Club and an anohymous benefactor. Harry has been legally blind for all of his life. At the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind in Staunton, he was taught braille, a system of writing for the blind that is made up of raised dots. For the past 50 years, Harry has used his fingertips to “read" the few books and magazines available in braille. Doctors told him repeatedly that the vision impairment ne suifered from couldn’t be corrected with glasses. Then a few weeks ago. Lions Club member Charlie Eldred. Harry’s neighbor down the street in Washington, called and asked him to stop by for a chat. “He wanted to know if I would submit to another examination of my eyes, that there was a possibility that I could get special lens glasses where 1 could read. Even though 1 was tempted, I said no at first, no deal. I just wanted to leave well enough alone. But he kept talking." Eldred assured Harry that the examination wouldn't lead to surgery. "I'm a coward when it comes to that," Harry admitted. “After a while. I changed my mind. Someone was interested in me—interested in trying to get me help. At least it was worth a try.” Charlie’s wife Fran drove Harry to the doctor's office in Fredericksburg. "They said he was very good and apparently he was:’’ At that first visit, the pressure in Harry’s eyes was abnormally high. “He said it was a sign of glaucoma and that he needed to recheck me before he made a decision on the glasses. If it was glaucoma and if it was in the early stages, the doctor said it could be treated with drops or with a laser.” Harry made a return trip to Fredericksburg two weeks ago for another examination and a revised lens perseription. "He slid the glasses on me and at first, I couldn’t see anything. The doctor moved this little white card back and forth in front of my eyes and all I could make out was a white blur. Then all at once, there it was! The print was there. It was real and I could read it. It took me a couple of minutes but I could read it!" To the Rappahannock Lions and to his anonymous benefactor, "who ever he is,” Harry has heartfelt thanks. “It’s the greatest thrill of my "Joy to the world.. Thanks to all the winderful folks of Rappahannock who hate made my first few minutes in business here a great success. Moregan Zale Washington Antiques and Upholstery life. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It still seems impossible. I’m just so grateful.” And he has a message for others. “A lot of people need help, just like I did, but they’re too proud, too silly to tell anyone. If no one knows your troubles, then no one can help." Harry attended the Lions Club’s Christmas party as the guest of honor. He had a wonderful time, and more importantly, he had the opportunity to tell all his new-found friends how much he appreciated what they'd done for him. "One man said something that I'll always remember. He said that if 1 saw another person with a seeing or hearing problem to tell the Lions—that would be thanks enough." Sperryville News By MRS. B. M. VARNER Hnppnhannork Ni'h* (.om-'ponclrnl Phone* '>87-8710 Lyle Sanford of San Antonio. Texas was a Thursday overnight guest of his aunt. Mrs. Mary Quaintance enroute to Orange to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanford. Mrs. R. E. Thompsen returned home last Friday. Kevin and Karen Harrison of Chesapeake spent from Saturday to Tuesday visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yoder of Lancaster, Pa. will arrive Friday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Ruby Dwyer and sons. Jim Miller of Atlanta, Ga. was met Friday at Dulles Airport by his mother. Mrs. Brown Miller and Mrs. B. M. Varner. He will spend the holidays with his family. Michael Baader has returned home in Williamsburg with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Baader after visiting with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Estes. Ken and Susan. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and Fred C. Schaeter entertained at a preChristmas family dinner on Sunday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson Jr., Tracy and Heaither of Winchester. Mrs. Gordon Payne of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Palmer, Ricky and T. C. of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike and Suzanne of Culpeper and Mrs. B. M. Varner. Mrs. Phil Hawkins of Slate Mills and her mother. Mrs. Virginia Hodgson of Statesville. N. C. were luncheon guests last Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins. Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg. Md. spent Friday and Saturday with her mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown. Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Burke were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen and Debra of Washington. Mrs. Brown Miller entertained at two tables of bridge at her home on Saturday night. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom, Mrs. H. M. Keyser and Mrs. George Davis all of Washington also Mrs. Mary Quaintance and Jim Miller. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne spent Friday and Saturday with relatives in Kilmarnock. Mr. and Mrs. Roy L Reeve had their family Christmas dinner on Saturday evening. Members present were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Brown, Derek and Keith of Hanover, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Dean Irvine and family of Madison, Mrs. Lillian Butler and children of Manassas and Boston and Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. .Reeve and Karen of State College, Pa. Jint Carroll and friends. Pete Luellen of Rochester. N. Y. and Jim Bradford ol Richmond. who are stationed in Savannah. Ga. will spend Christmas witti Jim Carroll’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carroll. Woodville Area News ll> .11 M < I.Ufk H.i|i|t.ih.iiiMo< k Ni w» ( •irr«-'|M>ti«li ril I’h.-M, hhj: The Woodville Homemakers Club held their Christmas party and gift exchange at the Woodville Baptist Church on Tuesday night. After a short business meeting refreshments were served. On Sunday W. T. Terrell and daughter. Martha of Dillwyn were guests of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Dillard Glenn. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Edward Corker and Jessica of Beaverdam were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt. A thank you to patrons and a Merry Christmas to all. Marriage Licenses Riley Cubbison Sample. Culpeper, and Eva Marie Jenkins. Washington. James Michael Atkins, Washington. and Sarah Susan Baldwin Jenkins, Washington. John Henry Woodward. Castlelon. and I’cggv Andrews Sutphin. Sperryville. Ralph Leaman Wetherin g t o n , C h e s a p e a k e . and Cheryl Lynn Smith. Washington. William Henry Longmire, Chester Gap. and Kathy Sue Williams. Chester Gap. Donald Duncan Hall. Amissville and Dorothy Marie Reams, Amissville. Did You Know? According to the 1980 census figures, of the 8.043 residents ot Rappahannock County, 867 are estimated to be disabled — physically handicapped, deaf, blind, mentally disabled, health impaired, or mentally ill. The Rappahannock Associated Problem Solvers (RAPS) wishes all a Merry Christmas and may the New Year find those who are handicapped and those who are not giving a helping hand to each other. For more information on RAPS, call 675-3329. (703) 636-6845 on historic Chester Street Front Royal, Va. Open every day until Christmas

OUT OF THE ATTIC — Photo Courtesy of Huhy Jenkins REFLECTIONS OF CHRISTMAS PAST—Youngsters wait to see Santa at one of the first community Christmas parties held in the new Rappahannock County Library. Miss Ruby Jenkins organized the parties, buying refreshments and presents with money donated by a generous benefactor. The annual festivities were initially held in the old Washington fire hall. Miss Jenkins puts the date of the library party pictured above in the early 1960s. la News From The Washington Area Ha|>|tahann<H'k \rv»l*ho»». h7'» Mrs. Darrell Newland of Columbia. Ohio arrived Monday to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Updike. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clark of Culpeper were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr.. Stacey and Amanda. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen and Dehra were Sunday supper guests of the Clarks. Mr. and Mrs. James Forward. Kristen and Tom and Michael Forward, all of Asheville. N. C. will be spending the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. FI. ^ Forward. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mattson of Dahnevs were weekend guests of the Rev. and Mrs. Jennings Flobson III and son. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Reynolds. Jesse and Grace were weekend visitors of Mrs. Lucy Barlow in Brookneal. Mrs. Barlow, Mr. Reynolds’ aunt, celebrated her 85th birthday on Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Arlington is expected to arrive today (Thursday) to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley. Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Weakley are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Campbell of Culpeper were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell. On Sunday the Leonard Campbells were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lockheart in Front Royal. Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. spent the weekend with her son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family in Leesburg. On Sunday she attended the christening of her newest granddaughter. Sally Page at St. James Episcopal Church. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett. Billy and Sally Page of Leesburg. LCDR and Mrs. Craig Welling. Judith and Anne of Virginia Beach and Edward Nelson Buxton of Orange will be guests during the holidays of Mrs. W. F. Moffett Jr. and M a Mrs. W. F. Moffett III and family. Christmas Party Mrs. Charles H. Estes was hostess to the Sperryville Bridge Club's annual Christmas party at her home on Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. 1. R. Kilby, Mrs. Roy L. Reeve, Mrs. Mary Quaintanee, Mrs. Helen Kilby, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. W. H. Cordle, Mrs. R. E. Thompsen, Mrs. Frances Tabler, Mrs. T. J. Pillar and Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer. Prize winners were Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Quaintanee and Mrs. Miller. Fred Butler ot Boston visited J. Stant Weaver last Tuesday. Friday luncheon guests of Mr. Weaver were Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda of Culpeper. Mrs. Arthur Vaughan of Fredericksburg and Mrs. William Bennett of Alexandria spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. Charles C. Burke. Mrs. Jim White of Flint Hill was a Thursday afternoon caller. Mr. and Mrs. John Metzger of Lorton were Friday overnight guests of Mrs. Burke and visiting on Saturday were Mrs. Guy Burke and Trenton Burke of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen and Debra were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Clarence Pullen and Mrs. Grace Hawkins in Culpeper. Visiting Mrs. W. M. Fletcher on Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. William Swift of Arlington and Mrs. Virginia Ash of McLean. Mrs. William Williamson of Woodville was a luncheon guest of Mrs. Fletcher on Sunday. Mrs. James S. Willis of West Point. N. Y., Jim Willis from Averette College. Danville and Michelle Willis, a student at University of Virginia, Charlottesville spent the weekend with Mrs. Arthur Miller. Mrs. A. J. Brent of Richmond was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Slaughter of Leesburg were Monday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at The Oaks. Weekend guests ot Mrs. F.. M. Jones were Mrs. Raymond Kite. Sara, Frances and Jackie of Luray and Mr. and Mrs. Arne Olsen. Arne Edward and Byrd of Concord. Joining them tor a preChristmas dinner on Saturday evening were Mrs. Frances Thornton of Sperryville and Mrs. L J. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. George Raymond Jenkins and Mrs. Susan Fitzgerald. Jonathan and Sarah, all of Suffolk spent the weekend with Mrs. A. M. Venter, Mrs. Marv Updike and Miss Phyllis Verner. Merry Christmas to each and evervom* Flint Hill Area News Notes By 1*01.1.A \ Ul.OK KiippaliaiiiWM-k Vu*< <>m-ponrl« nl rhnn, ‘W7 8I V. The Flint Hill Home Demonstration Club held their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, December 14, at the home of Mrs. Paul Miller with 14 members present. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Jenkins of Culpeper were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Marv Blaisdell. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis were Saturday overnight guests of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Eleanor Timmons at Alexandria. They were Sunday visitors of their son, W. J. Curtis at Columbia. Md. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Walker visited their (laughter. Miss Joyce Walker at Arlington on Sunday. Doug Nichols of VM1, Lexington is spending the Christmas holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nichols. Keith Kinsey of Front Royal spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Denny Nutter and family of Annapolis, Md. were Saturday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Presgraves. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pierpoint and family of Alexandria spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mrs. Hilma Walker and Rue Purcell of Oxon Hill, Md. Garden Club Donates Gifts Members of the Rappahannock County Garden Club and their guests met at the Quality Inn in Front Royal' Wednesday, December lb, for their Christmas luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Helbig. Mrs. J. H. Waddell, and Mrs. Virgil Jewell. Members brought gifts which were judged for artistic wrappings. These gifts were sent to be distributed at the Christmas dinner for the county’s senior citizens held at Trinity Church in Washington on Monday evening. During the luncheon. Mrs. Florence Williamson, one of the club’s most active and dedicated members, was honored with a birthday cake. Mrs. Frank Gannon gave a report of the annual greens workshop. She thanked the members who participated in making this years un ' Enos Thurs. 7:30 only FAST TIMES AT m FWOWT ROYAL . 635 2777 Starts Friday Fri.-Sat. 7-9:15 Sun.-Thurs. 7:30 only Sat.-Sun. Mat. 2:00 i Mon. nita All Saats $1.50 RICHARD OBRS DBBRA WINQKR' RRPNyaaaa 1 show on Doc. 24 7 p.m. No Millnw Saturday dertaking a success. With the income realized front the sale of greens several Rappahannock students will be sent to nature camp. The revenue will also support the landscaping project at the court house and Historical Society building. After a short business meeting, conducted by Mrs. Joseph Nordone, president, the garden club members adjourned with an exchange of best wishes for a Happy Holiday season. JVtay the beauty of this Holy season fill your home with a lasting happiness. Faith Mountain Hrrbs If'e wiU be <luted December 24 through Thanks tv all our customers Cheri and Martin Woodard were Sunday guests in the Liilard home. Mr. and Mrs. Bunnv Hudson and Kathy spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Odie Hcrendon and sons at Manassas. Bobby Welch ot Richmond has been spending this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welch and will be here tor the Christmas holiday. Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax spent a couple days last week with her mother. Mrs. Moffett Brady. Mike Crane of Waldorf. Md. visited his grandmother on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot id Culpeper visited Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Smoot on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. David Bywaters and Mrs. Doug Bywaters and Cindy were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Wade Pullen! Robert L Massie of Richmond was expected to arrive on Wednesday to spend the Christmas holiday with his mother. Mrs. Frank Spalding. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith of Front Royal were recent guests id' Mrs. Nellie Pritchett. r Boston Notes K> MARIE F. ATKINS Rappahannock N*-**. (nrrrwpomlrnt I’hom- <W7 8802 Family members gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill tor a pre-Christmas dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morrison, Miss Vickie Manuel and Steve Miller of Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill and Kevin and Miss Debbie Woski of Nokesville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill. Cindv, Missy and Robbie of Vienna. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Thornhill of Bumpass. Miss Melanie Thornhill of Charlottesville. Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. Johnny, Chriss and Brian of Sterling Park. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Carroll and Brandon of Warrenton, Mrs. Ralph Carroll and Joey and Mr. and Mrs. David W. Thornhill Jr. and Michael of Manassas. Mrs. Faye Price and Joey of Culpeper. Mr. and Ms. David Allan Thornhill and Elaina of Wt \. i 111' Mr :i nH Mrs. Gordon Thornhill, Mrs. Mamie Hawkins and Delma Coates, all of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier. Michele and Michael were Sunday afternoon guests of F. R. Frazier Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Atkins in Sperryville: whose weekend guest was Mrs. Agnes Holdren of Ritchie, Md. Mrs. George Butler Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Butler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Butler and family and Markwood Butler and children were pre-Christmas luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Finchant and Donna were Friday guests id' Mr. and Mrs. John H. Finchant and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Finchant and Mrs. Dolly Lamb in Culpeper and on Tuesday they visited Mr. and Mrs. John Lamb, Stewart and Wayne at Reva Park. Mr. and Mrs. James Murray and Jimmie of Etlan were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Wilds. Mrs. Everette Hoffman and Harvey of Culpeper were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jenkins. Harvey remained for the week with his grandparents. Mrs. Ronald Shultz Sr. was a Saturday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Moberely, Dean and Brian in Culpeper. This writer wishes to thank you all for your patronage for our Boston column during the past year and may each and everyone in the area have a blessed Christmas and enjoy the real Spirit of Christmas. God bless you as we look forward to working Hope you all have a merry Christmas. Sperryville Barber Shop Rt. 211 Sperryville. Ya. 987-8146 "^<xEr~ There is no better time to be grateful for what we have and for the promise of tomorrow. Mcrr\ ( hri'tmas (<> all our Kappahannnrk Customers Peebles Ko\ al IMa/.a Shopping (!«*nt«*r I ronl Ko)al h35*3IOI (lie Christmas spirit radiates around us, we especially hope you feel the festive warmth and promise that this holiday brings. Enjoy It ...with our sincere thanks. i y y MARTIN FURNITURE CO. Culpeper, Va. UPCOMING EVENTS RAAC Hosts Dinner Dance Reservations will be accepted until Sunday. December 2b, for the New \ ears Kve dinner dance sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community . The evening will begin with cocktails at the Clopton House in Washington at d p.m.. followed by dinner at Albright Art Studio and dancing from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. at the Middle Street Gallery adjacent to The Inn. Champagne for midnight toasts to the New Year is being donated to RAAC by Corrinne and Dirgham Salahi's Oasis Viney ards in Hume. For reservations, send a tax-deductible donation of $25 per person by December 2b to Mrs. Norman F. Cartwright-Brown. The Comer's House. SperryMile, Va. 22740. Story-Telling At Library On Tuesday. December 2d. the library will sponsor a story-telling program, led by Ramsav Wood, a member of the British College of Story Tellers. Wood is visiting bis mother. Barbara Wood of Washington, over the holiday s. Anyone with a story to tell or w ho just wants to listen is invited to attend. The program will be at i :30 at the library. Open House For Artists Spectra School of Design is planning an open house for local artists and craftsmen on Sunday . January 2. beginning at 2 p.m. Director Donald Chandler is interested in sharing ideas on how the school and Rappahannock's art community can work together. Spectra is located on Route 322 north of Flint Hill. Covered Dish Supper The Rappahannock County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments and Rescue Squads will have their annual covered dish supper at the Flint Hill Firehouse at 7:00 January 7. There will be live music. All members are inv ited to come and bring a covered dish and a friend. ^4ay decked out with love, wreathed in peace and illuminated with joy and laughter. Many thanks to all of you. © m Jim & Phyllis Swindler Country Manor Rt. 211 West of Sperryville 08T-8T01 Our spirits soar and seek to wish you all that will bring happiness and joy. Greetings from the Entire Staff The Corner Post Kestaurant Flint Hill. \ a. 675-3862

Elsie Clatterbuck Manassas Resident Mrs. Elsie M. Clatterbuck. 52. of Manassas died Saturdav, December 18. 1982, at P ince William Hospital. Graveside services were held Monday at the Warrenton Cemetery by the Rev. Peyton Embrey. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Genevieve Woodson of Manassas: two sons, Kenneth M. Williams of Vicwtown and Richard A. Williams of Manassas; a daughter. Sandra L. Lawson of Rixeyville; one stepson, Raymond A. Clatterbuck of Mesa, Ariz. and five grandchildren. [STOP \ Don’t run all over! Check our classifieds, the easy way to shop. Harold Glascock Former State Trooper Harold Washington Glascock, 69, of Culpeper died Thursday, December 16, 1982, at his residence. Mr. Glascock was a retired state fire marshal investigator and also a former Virginia State Trooper. A native of Albemarle County, he was the son of the late Dr. Samuel W. and Arie Gunn Pattello Glascock. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy and a member of Fairfax Masonic Lodge No. 43. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Weaver Glascock; two daughters, Mrs. Sally G. Lamb of Gordonsville and Mrs. Melanie G. Brandon of Richmond and one grandchild. Graveside services were held Saturday at Culpeper Masonic Cemetery by the Rev. Floyd Binns. Gore Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of arrangements. Erma Carter Culpeper Resident Mrs. Erma Gilliam Carter, 71, of Culpeper died on Tuesday, December 14, 1982, at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. A native of West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Glenna EL Parker Gilliam. She was the widow of Claude Carter and mother of the late Claude Milton Carter. She was a member of Amissville Baptist Church. Mrs. Carter ^survived by three grandchildren, Mrs. Pamela C. Hargrave, Mrs. Cindy C. Southard and Thomas D. Carter, all of Culpeper; one great-grandson and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Pertain of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. Myrtle Pritchett of Radiant. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday at Amissville Baptist Church by the Rev. Joseph S. Stirman Jr. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mabel Brent County Native Mrs. Mabel E. Brent, 54, of Washington died Sunday, December 19, 1982, at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Survivors include one daughter. Miss Brenda Brent of Honolulu, Hawaii; a son, Cleveland Brent of Cheverly, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Brown and Ms. Ann Carter, both of Washington. D. C. and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Washington on Thursday, December 23, at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Wendall Grant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Annie Hill Rappahannock Native Mrs. Annie B. Hill, age 106, of Culpeper, died December 16. 1982, at Oak Springs Nursing Home in Warrenton. A native of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Fannie and Buck Burrell. Her husband was the late Oscar Hill. She was a member of Nazareth Baptist Church at Boston. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Smith of Culpeper; three sons, Leroy Hill of Culpeper, Oscar D. Hill of New Jersey and Carroll Hill of Washington, D. C.; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 15 greatgreat-grandchildren; three great-great-greatgrandchildren; 2 nephews and 2 nieces. Funeral services were conducted at the W. C. Thompson’s Chapel in Culpeper on Monday by the Rev. W. A. Williams. Burial was in the family section of Nazareth Baptist Church cemetery. • , . .1 - / The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “Thf. Home of Thouohtfi'e Service” PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Call 675-3349 to Place Your Ad! Only $2.30 per week for a 1 inch space! 13 WEEK CONTRACT Appliances AVATAR ig| Appliance & m ! 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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Rappahannock County as the big day draws closer. In town and country signs of the season add warmth and cheer to the chilly winter days. SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT — On a Rappahannock hillside, the ~v— _r 2* « Vi* -*• . story of the first Christmas is re-enacted. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS - Lee Freeman tells Santa Claus what he hopes to find under the tree Christmas morning. Si YOU BETTER WATCH OUT, YOU BETTER NOT CRY - Santa checks his list twice with Dougie Pruitt. * OH CHRISTMAS TREE, OH CHRISTMAS TREE — Families across the countv trudged back from the north 40 with cedars, pines and spruces to festcon w ith lights and tinsel. I’M DREAMING OF A WHITE CHRISTMAS dusting of yule tide snow. Nature joined the celebration with s P'S SENIORS wish! ALL A MERR7 < CHRISTMAS ] i DECK THE HALLS - Doors decorated for the holidays send giant-sized Christmas greetings.

Mustangs Snap Panthers’ Streak At Five By JOK MrCI I.I.OI (,|| Kflppahanmx-I, V*« N|„>rt* W rilrr In the battle between the country boys and the city boys, the city boys won — at least in the first round — as George Mason snapped the Panthers' winning streak at five Tuesday night in a district game in Falls Church. But before Rappahannock fell to the Mustangs, RCHS downed district opponent Brentsville and traditional rival, Page County High School. Last Friday against the Brentsville Tigers in the season’s first district contest, the Panthers opened up an early lead when point guard Robert Myers passed downcourt to Clarence Pendleton for two points. The Tigers challenged with excellent outside shooting connecting on perimeter attempts that were next to impossible to defend against. But Brntsville couldn’t put together that extra surge to send them over the top and at the end of the first quarter, the game was even at 12-12. Coming out with full court pressure, the Panthers took TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE Consisting of a tract or parcel of land situated in Hampton Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia, on Due to a Publication Error, the following sale has been Re-Scheduled from Dec. 10th to Dec. 31st. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31,1982 at 10:00 A.RR. (EST) AT THE FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, WASHINGTON, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA Pursuant to the provisions of a deed of trust executed by Joseph Erwin Lesh to James W Fletcher. Trustee, dated and recorded October 11, 1979, in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County. Virginia, in Deed Book 133, at page 504, to secure the payment of a debt therein described, default having been made in the payment of the debt thereby secured, and being requested by the holder so to do. the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder or bidders, at the front door of the Court House in Washington, Virginia, on Friday. December 31, 1982. at 10:00 A M (EST), the following property, to-wit: "Jocelyn Tract Rt 627 at Rt 633. 2 mi. S of Rose Hill, Rappahannock County. Va. beginning at a on tne piat, a poini ai tne center or Rt 627 in line with a fence on the west side, a corner with Papaiialies. thence with the center ot the road S 021 E 78 72' to B, the intersection of Rt 627 and Rt 633. thence continuing with the center of the road S 78-44 W 140 85, N 72-11 W 202.59:, S 89-03 W 228.60'. S 63-12 W 368 91'. S 30-24 W 200.55'. S 12-56 W 313 45', S 2003 W 194 80'. S 44-51 W 192 60'; thence leaving the road. S 37-34 W 89 23' to C. an iron pin at a fence corner thence with a fence S 32-22 W 1 73 72', to D. an non pm at a (ence corner, corner with Neslen, thence with that tract, old fence lines. N 23-04-42 W 344.86; to a marked maple. N 55-52-15 W 527 12' to E. an iron pin at a fence corner, corner with Neslen in the Ward line: thence with Waid S 89-04-09 E 302 30' to a set stone; N 79-06-18 E to F a marked hickory in a fence line; thence continuing with Ward N 14-51-59 W 957 51' to G. a marked red oak at a fence corner, corner with Ward and Updike thence with the latter, a fence line N 68-37-10 E 251 97'. to a post. N 86-17-11 E 143 08' to an iron pm. S 68-36-27 E 80 00' to a post, S 61-14-1 5 E 1 50 52' to an iron pm. S 73-42-19E 425 51 to a corner post at H, corner with Updike and Papaiialies. thence with the latter, a fence. S 73-30-12E 775 67' to the beginning This tract contains 26.134 acres " The real estate herein described is the same which was conveyed to Joseph Erwin Lesh by deed dated July 30. 1979. and recorded October 11, 1979, m the aforesaid Clerk s Office in Deed Book 133, at page 501 See Rappahannock County Tax Map. Section 30-5 For further information, communicate with the undersigned Trustee at Sperryville. Virginia, telephone (703)987-851 1 TERMS OF SALE; CASH, Bidder's deposit of not moie than 10% of purchase price may be required John W. Jenkins, Auctioneer JAMES W. FLETCHER, TRUSTEE control. Pendleton capped a series of Rappahannock drives with a dunk to bring Rapp in front, 26-20. With no time showing on the clock, Jeff Porter’s jumper sailed through the net, giving the home team a ten point edge, 30-20. Despite turnovers, the Panthers continued to lead at the end of the third quarter and pulled away in the fourth to put their district mark at 1-0 with the 75-57 win. Porter balanced Rapp's defensive lapses with his six steals. "Our transition game won it for us. We didn't run as well as we did against Page and Luray but it was good enough for 75 points,” coach Doyle Dawson said after the contest. Dawson noted his respect for the Tigers, describing the Brentsville squad as a well coached and well disciplined unit with excellent rebounding and positioning f)J|ay thej ,t joy and laughter of (jl hristmas stay with you and brighten - all your ^ days. I Sincere K thanks. HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR From Employees of sbmSbm FORSYTH HARDWARE 11 S. Royal Ave.. Front Royal 635-2222 May we take this time to send you all our brightest greetings for the Yuletide season, and our sincere thanks for your kind support. JENKINS AUCTION HOUSE & Auctioneering Service John, Alice, and William Washington, Va. 675-3325 or 987-8211 skills. He complimented Brentsville’s Raines and Flinchum, saying that the two — who combined for 23 points — were two of the best outside shooters that the Panthers will face this season. Dawson was disappointed in the 27 fouls committed by his boys, maintaining that the violations were “stupid streetball fouls.” He also expressed dissatisfaction in his team’s 18 turnovers and poor ll-for-23 performance from the free throw line. Still, the Brentsville game was Rapp’s best offensive effort of the year as all 12 players scored. The Panthers’ also demonstrated pin-point passing, earning credit for 24 assists. Mike Leake turned in an oustanding effort, connecting for 26 points and pulling in 14 rebounds. Ken Estes and Mike Delgrosse provided strong support off the bench for Rappahannock. Page For Five It was five in a row- on the road against Page County Monday night. In the opening minute, Jeff Porter gave the Panthers a lead which they never relinquished. Converting on fast break baskets, Rappahannock built the advantage to 39-27 at the half. But the RCHS defense eased with that comfortable margin, allowing easy outside shots by Page in the third quarter that cut the margin to nine, 56-47. The Panthers regained their composure in the final minutes to stop the rally and hung on to win by three, 6966. Mike Leake had six blocked shots, breaking the old RCHS record of four held by Danny Jett. JV Wins Three Rappahannock's Junior Varsity Panthers are on a roll, putting together a sweep of their last three games., In the closing minutes of a tight contest against the Brentsville Tigers last Friday, H. B. Wood stole a pass and tossed the ball to Tommy Jenkins who was fouled. With the pressure on, Jenkins connected on both and the Junior Panthers went on to win, 46-44. Jenkins was high scorer for RCHS with 16 followed by Thomas Rector with 13. In one of the young season’s most exciting contests, the Junior Panthers beat Page on Monday. It was a see-saw battle with neither team taking control as the clock ticked down to under a minute. Seven seconds showed on the scoreboard when Rector tied the score at 42 all. Jenkins won a jump ball and tipped it to Rob Brown who hit a jumper with two seconds left to put the Junior Panthers ahead when it counted, 46-42, at the buzzer. On Tuesday in Falls Church, the JV easily extended their string to three in a row. overwhelming the George Mason Mustangs, 5837. Offensive rebounding was. the Panthers’ biggest problem area in Monday’s contest. While they managed to beat Page in the totals of the battle for the boards — 38 to 32 — they only pulled in eight offensive rebounds compared to 24 for their opponents. Page outscored Rappahannock, 39-30, in the second half and most of the buckets came from right under the basket. Leake was high scorer in the contest with 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds. Robert Myers also had a great night for RCHS, getting credit for seven of his team’s 18 assists. No Number Six The Panthers came back from the city Tuesday night with their five game streak broken by the Mason Mustangs. Robert Myers opened the scoring with a lay-up off a Rappahannock 75 J. Poster R Myers T. Sisk C Pendleton M Leake D. Dunn P Aylor K Estes M DelGrosso E. Grigsby R. Starkes C Roberts Rappahannock 69 J Porter R. Myers T. Sisk C Pendleton M Leake D Dunn P Aylor Rappahannock 65 R Myers J Porter T Sisk C. Pendleton M Leake D Dunn P Aylor M Delgrosso Brentsville 57 FG FT TP 4 0 8 4 0 2 4 1-3 9 2 1-2 5 11 4-6 26 0 2-8 2 4 1-1 9 1 13 3 3 0 6 1 0 26 1 0 2 0 1-1 1 Page 66 3 0 6 5 2-4 12 2 0-2 4 5 3-4 13 8 913 25 2 3 4 7 1 0 2 George Mason 68 3 0 6 2 0 4 2 22 6 2 1-2 5 14 4 7 32 1 2 3 3 1 4-7 6 1 0 7 Knights Host Holiday Games The Rappahannock Knights, the county’s entry in Fauquier’s adult basketball league, will host a holiday tournament at RCHS on Monday and Tuesday, December 27 and 28. Former Panther players who will return to the courts under the direction of playercoaches Buck Carter and Gary Settle include Carl Fry, Mike Massie, Butch Aylor, Wbhiag yaa a fkrkan bright wth praari» aa4 glad with bape! Yaar bjakj k greatly appreciated. W. Kirk Stratton and Employees of Standard Supply and Equipment Co. SOI E. Mala It. Fraat Rayai 635-4547 Johnny Smith, Acey Frye, Ernie Dennis, David Clanagan and Glenn Fletcher. Pete Aylor, who polished his basketball skills on a Marine Corps team, and Chico Veeney and Arthur Billings from Luray, round out the Knights' squad. Competing against the county contingent for first, second and third place trophies will be two teams from both Culpeper and Warren counties and one from Madison. Doors will open at 5:30 r To all our friends and Customers from the Flint Hill Store House p.m. on both evenings of the double elimination tournament with tip-off at 6. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for students. Proceeds will go to the RCHS junior class. nr We are committed to serving the fine people of this community to the best of our ability. Please call-anytime we may be of service. Baldwin’s Grocery Washington, Va. j F oreign & American Car l\e pairs S» Specializing in German <X Japanese Made Cars Jack’s Service Center 30 Ashby Street 4 Warrenton 347-3785* feed from Jeff Porter but that was the Panthers’ only lead. The Mustangs had a 21-15 edge at the end of the first quarter and in the second, hit eight of nine shots from the field to stretch the difference to 38-27 at the half. With their backs against the wall, the Panthers fought back to within four, 49-45, on a Mike Leake bucket. But Mason countered with a last basket in the closing minutes of the third period to pull back on front by six, 51-45. Pops Aylor connected to bring Rapp within three as the country boys refused to give up. But that was as close Ki^Si « as the Panthers could manage in the first game with their new district opponent and Mason won, 6865. The RCHS squad was flat at the start of the contest, dangerous against a super shooting team like the Mustangs who had two top players back on the court for the first time this season. The two, Rhoad and Lee, each had 17 points and will help make the Mustangs one of the toughest powers in the new Bull Run District. But despite their sharpshooting, Mike Leake was high for the game with 32 points. fS Mi^e never lire of your year-long support! Best wishes lo you and your families fora joyous INoel! /wwfmfcm# 1 Settle’s Garage & Grocery^ ’ Flint Hill, Va. 675-3252 | •r EXECUTOR’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE, ANTIQUES, CHINA AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF Margaret A. Campbell on Saturday January 8,1083 Under and by virtue of the terms of the will of Margaret A Campbell, deceased, the undersigned Executor will offer for sale on the premises formerly occupied by Margaret A Campbell, in the Village of Sperryville. on State Secondary Route 600. on Saturday. January 8, 1983. commencing at 10 00 A M (E S T ), certain real estate, antiques, china and other personal property, including the following I. PERSONAL PROPERTY: t-ostoria crystal Assorted glassware Assorted dishes Two television sets Pictures Empire table Marble top stand Rocking chairs Lamps 5 piece bedroom suite Washbowls and pitchers Stereo Oriental rug 3 piece bedroom suite Chrocheted bedspread 4 handmade quilts 2 antique radios Desks Table & four chairs Dry sink Carnival glassware Refrigerator Electric stove Iron twin bed Automatic washer Antique pocket watch Gold plated ladies' watch Assorted pictures Empire book case Rose dish Sota Coffee table Mirror Magazine rack Various other china, household And other personal property II. REAL ESTATE: House consisting of three bedroom brick rambler with full basement on lot containing three-fourths (Vi) of an acre, located in Piedmont Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. Title to the real estate shall be insurable by Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation without exception save those customarily in title policies and shall be subject to public utility easements or rights of way. with sales money being escrowed for the period of one year from qualification of Executor. For further information concerning Mle, communicate with James W. Fletcher, P.O. Box 298, Sperryville, Va. 22740, Telephone (703) 987-8511, Executor of said Estate. All personal properly to be paid at time of purchase and before being removed from the premises. Every prospective bidder shall obtain an identifying number from the sales clerk-cashier prior to bidding on any property, the subject of this sale. TERMS: Cash for personal property; Bidder's deposit of 10% of purchase price will be required on real estate unless prior arrangement with Executor Mm ■after JmUm. JAMES ■. RJETCMEI UECOTM •!

— — _ ,w vf He! ^ ^ v -- _ _ __ _ Rappahannock County School News vi is WiTh RENEWEd fAith, we flock to Him an<J Near His message of EVERlASTiNq PEACE, loVE ANd hAppiNESs! Joy to All This ChmsTMAs! CLORE FUNERAL HOME 415 S. Main St., Culpeper 825-2361 Rappahannock Children Write About Christmas Christmas With My Brothers Leslie Nichols. 7th grade RCKS The Christmas I remember best was the year that all my brothers were home. On Christmas Kve we all went to the midnight service; I was in the middle of them. Curt and Doug were dressed in their uniforms and Andy dressed as best he could. I was real proud. On Christmas morning I am always the first person up. so I decided to go in Curt and Doug's room and wake them up. Only when I went in there, this time all I heard was, “Go back to bed. its only h o'clock!" I didn't go back to bed. Instead. I went into Andy ’s room to see if I could wake him up. I He's alway s the sympathetic type. I I finally got Andy up, and we went downstairs. 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The Christmas I Remember Best Tabitha W oodward - 7th Crade RCKS I he Christmas I remember best was the year of I'Ch It was a nice day because my family was all together. W hen I got up on Christmas. I went and opened nn presents. After we finished unwrapping gifts we got dressed in some new clothes that we just got. I hen we went to my grandmother's house, where we opened more presents. Later we had a big Christmas dinner. After that we took all our presents home and put them with the rest of the Christmas gifts. I My Family's Best Christinas Ma»- Ken/.ie - 7th (iradc - R(!KS The Christmas I remember best was the year when ] got nn first bike. The hike was solid blue. At the bottom it had Western Auto on it. That was the same Christmas I got my dog. I got a play school. It was not snowing on Christmas Day. We had a party with punch and a roast, cookies, ice cream and a lot of presents. I ^ot a guitar w ith blue strings. I also grot a teddy bear that had a name like co/a and also a baseball. I got a little hampster but he ran away . W e ate a lot of cake and we danced, talked and had a lot of fun. All of nn family was there. I gave my mother a.glass sugar bowl. I took a picture with my dog but he wouldn't smile. I had a lot of fun playing with my nephews. I helped Mom bake some of the cookies. I made punch and popcorn. My whole family had a lot of fun. Christmas Fantasies Jesse Key nohls. Crude KCKS As I was walkin' to school one da\ I saw somethin’ move in a pile of hay I went on over to see w hat it was But it went away quickly , w ith a soft little buzz. I got to school late My teacher had a debate But all through the da\ I was thinking about the pile of hay And on my way back it started to hail Then I remembered the ol‘ hay bale. I went to the bale and there sat an elf “Hello.” he said "My name is Gelf. 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Saint Nikolaas Comes To Holland From Spanish Castle Bv I IIHU > Wtl \ \<>l |>» H n- >• IV». I f VV r. r ■ r In Holland. Sinl Nikolaas comes on horseback. ,ii compamed l1' Ins Alrican assislani. Black I’clcv. who carries a large bag lull "I gifts and levs. Marika ford, who lives in Sperrwille with her husband John and children Ian and Isabel, grew up in l his tins l uropean countrv and remembers ihe Christmas season there as a festive time, lasting two or three months. " The little ones put t heir shoes bv the lire almost every night starting in October.' Marika said. Ihe shoes are tilled bv the children with carrots and iiav. lor their Christmas visitor conies on horseback, not in a sleigh. The children sine a song each ni^hi after preparing their shoes. In the morning. I lies might find some candy. II ihev've been bad. there mav be a small switch, or roe. The toys that Black Peter carries are received by Dutch children on December 5. "These are not expensive electronic games and elaborate toys like the children get here." Marika said. "They’re simple toys: blocks tliOK. wooden puzzles bul the children look lorward in them just as nuah." After Sint Nikolaas day. ilie children continue to pul out their shoes, finding little sugar animals or mur/ipan cands in them on good days, switches on bad days, finding them emptv on days when the good saint doesn't come. On December 2 51 the Dutch people celebrate "first Christmas day. celebrating Christ's birthday with teasting, church attendance and 1 amily gatherings. For the big meal, the Dutch houses' ile may tix goose or pheasant or a joint ot ‘venison or lamb. For a Christmas dessert she may serve fruit cake, very similar to ours, or boterletter, a pastr's tilled with ground almonds. On the scene all through the season will be the Christmas tree, a tradition that started in Holland's neighboring country. Germany. When Dutch parents tuck their tired children into bed on Christmas night, they can all look forward to another Christ mas Da v- second 10% I OFF® Drapery Cleaning Now thru the month of December 117 E. Culpeper St. (Behind Leggett's) 825-9475 Laundry • Dry Cleaning on Premises • Alterations Specialists in Suede & Drapery Cleaning r Parking • Pickup & Delivery Christ puis Day - when the pattern of the first is repeated all over. And the fantilv has only five more d a v s to wait until the festivities begin again, this time for Old Year’s Eve. rhe Duteh eelebrate the passing ot the old year with firecrackers and parties. Usually. they make olicbollen, a donut with raisins or currants. New Y ear's Day is always a holidav and towns may have hon tires to burn the Christmas trees, to wail until the festivities begin again, this time for Old Year's Eve. The Duteh eelebrate the passing of the old vear with fireeraekers and parties. Usually, they make oliebollen, a donut with raisins or currants. New Year's Day is always a holiday and towns may have bonfires to burn the Christmas trees. During their school holidays, children ice skate along Holland's canals, frozen solid for most of the winter, the canals and the picturesque dikes are part of Holland's continuing struggle to reclaim land from the frigid North Sea. "Sometimes you might be mi a road and the sea will be IK feet above you. held back by dikes.” Marika said. "The canal system is so extensive that people can visit each other in the winter by skating." Along the canals are stands where skaters can stop for hot pea soup and cocoa. Before leaving Holland to ret urn to his castle in Madrid. Sint Nikolaas has thrown little, hard ginger cookies through the doors of lucky homes. Black Peter's hag is empty and he is to fill it with Dutch children who have been especially bad to take them back to Spain, perhaps to learn a few manners. "But so far, Sint Nikolaas has always gone back to his castle with an empty sack," Marika said.' "No Dutch children are ever that bad." Italian Christmas A Family Celebration In Italy. Christmas retains its family and religious orientation. Christmas decorating centers around the manger scene, and many Italian families have nativity figures handed down and treasured for generations. Alberta and Willie Zucco, residents of Washington, aid that in Milan, the season of winter celebration starts in early December, when the opera house opens on the feast day of St. Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan. Winter markets open throughout the city, selling special pastry, candies and cookies for the holidays. In addition to the nativity scenes, many families also have Christmas trees, decorated as we would with glass ornaments. Both Alberta and Willy remember their parents using real candles on the tree. On Christmas eve. families attend Midnight mass, then return home and open their Norwegian Christmas Customs Date From Middle Ages Naa blir det jul igjen 1 aar ogsaa - a Norwegian expression meaning "So Christmas comes again this year also" signals a welcome break in the long winter and many days of parties and feasting. Before the coming of Christian beliefs to this cold land. Norwegians made ready for the midwinter festival by preparing to welcome their ancestors home. It was believed that everyone in a household (servants, cousins and tenants also) must sleep in (he same room. This they managed by spreading fresh hay around the room. Everyone ale Christmas breakfast sitting on the hay. Papa served everyone with julesjenken (Christmas ale) and Mama prepared special cakes and cookies for everyone, with enough left over tor any hungry spirits who did visit. Even after the coming of Christmas to Norway, this practice continued, and added to it were the religious celebrations of the holiday. Season’s best to each and every one. It is always a pleasure to serve you. Rappahannock Farmers Co-op Sperryville, Va. 987-8555 People continued to sleep on the hay for three days, after which it was safe to return to their own homes. Gene Lyman's mother, Grace Selland Lyman, was raised in a Norwegian colony Another holiday dish was lefse, a bread that is served every day in Norway. Gene's mother made it on special occasions, and he makes it. too. Grace Lyman served lefse in North Dakota, and it was her wish shat her children learn some of the traditional Norwegian observances of Christmas. “One custom she had was preparing ludefisk,” said Gene. “This is something that's definitely an acquired taste." Gene said that the fish was prepared with lye. then pickled and salted. "It was slimy and it smelled bad." Gene said. "All of the children would try to talk her out of it, but to her it just wasn't Christmas without ludefisk." with tmur, melted butter kept warm in a special pottery dish. Besides teaching her children some of the old Norwegian customs, she collaborated on a Norwegian cookbook with her friend. Astrid Karlsen Scott. Gene also talked about the Christmas elf. Norwegians, like us, have elves playing an important part in Christmas festivities. Norwegians will have a speical set of china elves that are put out at holiday time. The night before Christmas Eve, the There’s no better time than now to express our “thanks" to valued friends and patrons. Burke’s Store Woodville, Va. 987-8814 children go to bed in an undecorated house, and awake to a Christmas tree, lights, pine boughs and ribbons everywhere. On the hutch is a julekubbe (yulelog) with candles. The Christmas elf has been busy through the night. Norwegians also make heart-shaped baskets to hang on the tree and shops sell strings of Norwegian tlags for decoration. In late afternoon, the family enjoys the first of many special Christmas feasts. In addition to the ludefisk, there might be Surkaal (sweet and sour cabbage) and skinke, (roast pork). For dessert, it is traditional to serve riskrem med rod fruktsaus (rice cream with red fruit sauce). Gene’s mother always had special holiday cakes, julekake and krumkaker, as well as a large variety of cookies to serve. It is traditional in Norway to decorate with hav and straw, perhaps harking back to the straw-filled room of the middle ages. A sheaf of oats is hung on a post for the birds. Nor does the family forget the Christmas elf. sending out a bowl ot porridge to the barn for him. Gene said that the cold weather always increased his uncles' consumption of aquavit the strong, clear drink made from potatoes and served icy cold. The Selland brothers had a "bump" of aquavit to ward off the cold and a “holler" was aquavit mixed with coffee. After serving, the bottle was immediately returned to the freezer or the presents. "I can remember exactly what we'd have after Church," Alberta said. “My family always served white grapes and nuts, Pannetone (a kind of fruit bread) and champagne." Christmas day was the time for a feast. In Alberta's family it was traditional to serve Cappalletti, a pumpkinstuffed pastry cooked in chicken broth, followed by grouse with a chestnut and white grape stuffing. Willie's family always had lobster, brought back by his father from his business by the sea. They both remember the same traditional dessert. "We always served pampepata." Willie said. "This is a chocolate fruit cake far too rich to digest," he laughed. Nevertheless, Italian families continue to serve this sweet, along with fine chocolates, torroni, a nougat candy, and candied chestnuts and violets. In Milan and Rome, it is traditional for the shepherds to come down from the mountains and play their bagpipes in the streets for the entertainment of the city people. In the mountains there will be snow and also in the north. Alberta and Willy said, but in the piedmont region it's likely to be rainy and cool on Christmas. "The most important thing is for the families to be together." Alberta said. On their last Christmas in Italy, there were 26 family members staying in their home for Christmas week. New Year's is also celebrated by the Italian people and, like us. they have traditions to insure good luck. An Italian housewife might fix ham or pork and dried beans for a New Year's day dinner, just like a southern housewife here. Also traditional on NewYear's are small presents, especially something made of gold, or red in color. Wearing red on New Years also brings good luck. On Epiphany, or January 6. Italian children hang their stockings. Little gifts of candy or small gold trinkets are found in the stockings of good children. Bad children are supposed to get coals in their stockings, but most parents buy small black candies shaped like coals, on sale at Italian bakeries for Epiphany. Willie and Alberta talked about Befana, the woman who supposedly fills the stockings. She is a scary character, dressed in black, and it is she who has the knowledge of who has been good and who bad. "It's not really frightening to children, though." Alberta said. ‘‘Befana leaves candy most of the time, even if there are a few black coals." Christmas Once Controversial Here The celebration of Christmas was controversial in Colonial New England. The Puritans forbade any observance of the season and even worked harder on Christmas day to show their disapproval of it as a pagan holiday. Meanwhile. in Pennsylvania, the Germans and Moravians practiced the customs of their homelands. The jolly Dutch in New York welcomed Saint Nicholas on his feast day. December b. A long holiday was taken at Christmas time, because of the weather, because of the natural winter lull in farming activity, and because of the extended time needed to visit families in colonial days. In the South, no trace of the Puritan attitude towards Christmas could be found. Christmas was a season to be enjoyed with feasting, visiting, hunts and balls, and with religious devotion. The Christmas tree was not a part of the festive holiday, although evergreen decorations appeared in homes and churches. There is a legend that Hessian (German) soldiers were indulging in a feast around their Christmas tree when Washington surprised Best wishes to all our friends and patrons. Rappahannock Homo Mutual Flro Insurance Co. lnMMtM, Va. them on Christmas Eve, 1776, and won a victory which turned the tide of the war. The Hessians, far from home, are credited with introducing the tree to the children of Newport. Rhode Island. In the South, beloved Swedish singer Jcnpy Lind found a Christmas tree erected in her honor when she arrived in Charleston, South Carolina, at Chrismas time in 1850. In Mississippi, the tree was introduced in the Vicksburg area by Mrs. Janies Roach, a niece of Jefferson Davis, who had a tree for her children in 1851. Mrs. Roach said in her diary that she had never seen a Christmas tree but had learned about the custom from some German stories she had been reading. For decoration on early trees: wax tapers, baskets of sugarplums, gilded egg cups, paper cornucopias filled with sweets, corn shuck dolls, and bits^if silver paper. 'In remote settlements, pioneers made ornaments and toys from materials gathered in the woods and fields. A new pair of mittens or socks was a precious gift when women had to spin and dye yarn before knitting it. Women fashioned dolls of cornshucks or used bits of calico. Gingerbread cookies, pine cones and nuts completed the decoration of this homespun tree. GOOD WISHES To all my friends and neighbors, joy and peace. Thank you for your purchases of Pontiac, GMC, and International products from Culpeper Motor Corp. in 1982. Y ou were appreciated Seasons Greetings from Dave Carter

Favorite Holiday Food From Foreign Countries By THERESA REY NOLDS Kappa hanmx'k V», Staff W rilcr In Holland, every day has many small meals. The Dutch start out with breakfast-bread and butter, or open sandwiches with jam or cheese. Tea goes with this, or milk, sometimes buttermilk. Sometimes the Dutch have a boiled egg, and children may have a plateful or porridge. Just as soon as the breakfast dishes are washed, it’s time for 11 o’clock tea (elevenses). For this there are one or more cups of coffee with cream or milk, and a piece of cake or buttered bread. Lunch is another breadand-butter meal, with rolls or Dutch rusks topped with cheese or jam. With it the Dutch have some meat: liver sausage or ham, a fried egg or omelette. For guests, a macaroni dish may be served, or ham and cheese. In another few hours it is tea time. At 4:00 the Dutch serve tea with a cookie or cake. For special occasions there are fancy cakes, cookies or chocolates. After four o’clock tea there is another break for a glass of Dutch gin. Dinner time is at six, and is usually the First hot meal, with soup, and meat or ftsh, vegetables and fruit or dessert. To fill in the stretch between dinner and bedtime, there is another tea time at 8:00. with tea or coffee and biscuits, perhaps a more elaborate dessert if there is company. This seems like a lot ofeating for one day. But most meals and teas are simple, mostly bread and butter. Marika Ford said that when she returns home for a visit she almost always loses weight, eating the Dutch way. Marika shared with us some of the Dutch holiday recipes she uses: Oliebollen (Dutch Doughnuts) 1 cake yeast 1 cup milk 2'/, cups flour 2 tsp salt 1 egg l‘/j cups currants and raisins (washed) 1 tart (cooking) apple fat for deep frying Blend the yeast with a little lukewarm milk. Sift the flour and salt. Add milk, mix to a batter with yeast and egg. Add currants, raisins, and peeled, minced apple. Leave hatter in a warm place to rise to d> uble its size. Heat the fat to 375 degrees. Put two metal spoons in the batter. Shape balls with the two spoons and drop them into the fat. Fry them for 8 minutes until brown. The doughnuts should be soft and should not be grease-soaked inside. If they are fried too slowly the crust becomes hard and tough and the doughnuts become greasy. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve them piled on a dish and cover thickly with sifted confectioner's sugar. Eat them hot, if possible. Olliebollen are a traditional treat, on New Year’s Eve in Holland. FAUQUIER UVESTOCK EXCHANGE 'XCOWPWATtP REGULAR SALES Evty Tu#». HORSE SALE tnd Sal- 1 p.m., Ew>y Month STATEGRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tuos. 1 p.m. Esary Month 1* Mils East ot Marshall Rt. 55 PHONE 964-ISM Pepemoten (Peppernuts) l‘/« cup flour l'/« cup self-rising flour 'A cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. water 1 egg yolk '/■4 tsp each of cinnamon, nutmeg, powdered cloves, anise seeds pinch of salt. Knead all ingredients into a soft ball. Butter two baking sheets. Form about ninety marble-sized balls. Divide them over the sheets, so that they are placed at equal distances from one another. Flatten each ball slightly. Bake about 20 minutes in a moderate oven (350 degrees), or until done (They are then very hard). On December 5th Pepernoten are often thrown through the slightly opened door by a black-gloved hand, representing "Black Peter”, Saint Nicholas’ faithful helpmate. All the children crawl over the floor on which a white sheet is spread and grab what they can, while singing one of the popular St. Nicholas songs. A loud doorbell rings just before this. In Norway, the short growing season means that only cool-weather vegetables appear on Norwegian tables, so most vegetable recipes revolve around onions, cabbage and potatoes. Surkaal is a traditional holiday recipe for sweet and sour cabbage. Surkaal (Sweet and sour cabbage) 1 meadum cabbage, white 1 tbsp. caraway seed \'/i tbsp. flour 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp. salt vinegar to taste Remove outer leaves, and wash cabbage under cold running water. Cut cabbage in half and remove core. Lay flat side down on cutting board and slice thin. Put two tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed kettle (do not use iron as it will darken the cabbage). Layer cabbage, sprinkling a mixture of flour and seasoning between each layer. Add water or broth. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat until tender. Add vinegar to taste. Surkaal is extra good with some drippings from pork roast or fresh ham added just before serving. Lutefisk, the lye-treated fish remembered by Gene Lyman, is one of Norway’s national dishes. Evidently controversy surrounds it. even in Norway, and Astrid Karlsen Scott was moved to comment on it in the cookbook, Ekte Norsk Mat (Authentic Norwegian Cooking) that she wrote with Gene’s mother, Grace Selland Lyman. “Everyone, of course, is not a devotee of lutefisk," she writes, “but those who are, defend it vehemently. Others go to the opposite extreme and claim it's a national disgrace.” 2 quarts birch ash 7 quarts wate Bring ashes and water to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and let stand until cold. Strain very carefully through a cheesecloth and store in bottles. Keep away from children. A much simpler method, and the one used by most fishmongers in Norway gets the same results by the use of caustic soda (available at drug stores). l'/» ounces caustic soda 7 quarts water Dissolve soda in water. Put 2 lbs. of dried cod in large container with plenty of water, and soak for 8 days, changing the water once or twice daily. Remove from water. Soak in the lye solution for another 2 to 3 days until soft. Remove fish from the solution and soak in water for two more days, changing water twice daily. The job is done - except to bake or boil as desired. Serve hot with melted butter, cheese, and lefse. There are many types of Lefse included in Scott's cookbook. This one looks like the simplest for a nonNorwegian cook. Potet Lefse (Potato Lefse) 3 large baking potatoes 2 tbsp butter V* cup heavy cream Vi tsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup flour Boil the potatoes without peeling, peel and put through ricer. Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, cover and chill for eight hours or overnight. Mix in 'A cup flour. Divide into 15 or 16 balls. Using a rolling pin, (preferably a grooved lefse rolling pin) and pastry canvas, roll each ball out as thinly as possible to dinnerplate size. Use flour as needed and keep balance of dough refrigerated. Bake each lefse on medium to hot griddle, turning until both sides are flecked with brown. Julekake Christmas bread 6 cups flour V* cup butter Vi cup sugar 3 oz. yeast, cake or dry l'/t pint milk 1 tsp. cardamon seeds, crushed 'A lb. raisins I'/* cups currants IV* cups citron, diced Mix flour, half of the butter and sugar and crushed cardamom in a bowl. Heat the milk until lukewarm, (dissolve the yeast in some of it) pour into the flour mixture and mix until dough is smooth. Add yeast and mix well. Let stand for 20 minutes. Add remainder of butter and sugar and let rise for 20 minutes longer. Add raisins, currants and citron; shape into two round loaves and place on greased baking sheet. Let stand for 15 minutes. Brush top with egg and bake in moderate oven (350 - 375 degrees) about 45 minutes. Serve sliced, with or without butter. Krumkaker (Crumb cakes) Egg (1 egg makes 9 krumkaker) Sugar Butter or margarine Flour HAVE A cTMiddleSt GALLERY Washington, Va. 22747 703/675-3440 i Weigh the egg^s) (with shell on). To the weight of each egg add the same weight each of sugar, butter and flour. Heat Krumkake iron, ungreased, until a drop of water sputters when sprinkled on its surface. Butter iron slightly for the First two cakes. Place a generous tablespoon of batter in the middle of the iron and close. Bake over medium heat until golden. Remove cake with a fork and immediately roll up into cone or cylinder shape. The pumpkin-stuffed pasta served by Italian families at Christmas is simmered in chicken broth at Alberta Zuccors house. This recipe calls for salted water, and mentions that a tonrito sauce may be served along with the pasta. Tortelli di Zucca Pasta filled with pumpkin For 6 persons buy 1 kilo and a half of yellow pumpkin. Clean it, remove the central part and bake it. Then sieve it and blend the pumpkin mash with 200 grams of grated parmesan cheese, 100 grams of chopped amaretti (almond biscuits), 1 egg, a pinch of nutmeg and the needed salt. Mix together 500 grams of flour, 5 eggs and roll out a thin sheet of dough. . Cut many large squares from it and place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold the square in half and press the edges well to seal them. Bring abundant salted water to the boil and cook the stuffed pasta in it for a few minutes. Drain and season them with 100 gms of melted butter and a generous amount of grated parmesan cheese. Serve as soon as ready. They are also excellent served with a well-thickened tomato sauce. La Spongata (Fruitcake) The authentic recipe for Italian fruitcake goes back to the Middle Ages. With the addition of chocolate, this is the very rich cake that Willie and Alberta remember. Pound 100 grams of peeled and roasted almonds in a mortar with 50 grams of sugar. In a small pan heat 250 grams of honey and w hen it begins to melt, add 100 grams of peeled hazelnuts. 100 grants of chopped w alnut kernels, the almond powder, 150 grams of dried grated biscuits (cookies). 1 grated nutmeg, a pinch of cinnamon and Vi teaspoon pepper. Mix the ingredients well, then remove the pan from the flame. When cool, add 150 grams of diced candied peel, 50 grams of pine-nuts and 100 grams of raisins previously softened in tepid water. Leave to rest for 1 day at least. Then prepare a dough with 400 grams of flour. 100 grams of sugar, 120 grams of butter, a pinch of salt and enough white wine for a solid dough. Roll out the dough into many disks, as big as you prefer, and spread a finger thick layer of the filling on each disk. Cover the other disks of dough and seal the edges well. Place all the disks on a well-buttered baking pan and bake in a hot oven for about 30 minutes. Wrapped in tinfoil, these sweets can be kept for weeks. Raviole di S. Giuseppe (St. Joseph's Ravioli) Mix 300 grams of flour wiih 2 egg yolks, 80 grams of butler, the grated rind of half a lemon, a pinch of salt and some tablespoons of milk. Knead well, then leave the dough to rest for about 1 hour. Roll it out to a thickness of about Vi centimeter and cut large discs. Put 1 teaspoon of jam (or of confectioner’s cream) in the center of each disc; then fold the disc giving it a crescent shape and seal the edges well. Butter an oven tray, place the ravioli on it and brush their surface with egg yolk. Bake in a medium-hot oven for about 30 minutes. When cool, sprinkle with sugar. P"sl?S Have yourself a happy, heart-warming Christmas— Best wishes to one and all. Sperryville Emporium Sperryville, Va. (703) 987-8235 Torta degli addobbi (Decorated Cake) This cake is baked for local religious feasts when the balconies of houses are decorated according to tradition. Bring 1 litre of milk to boil with 50 grams of sugar, the grated rind of one lemon and a pinch of salt. As soon as the milk boils, add 300 grams of rice. When the rice is done and the milk absorbed completely, remove the pan from the flame, add 4 beaten egg- yolks, 100 grams of sugar. 100 grams of sweet almonds and 2 or 3 peeled and chopped bitter almonds. 100 grams of candied citrus peel cut into pieces and 4 stiffly-beaten egg whites. Blend the ingredients well. Butter a pie pan having a diameter of about 25 centimeters, dust it with bread crumbs and put the rice mixture into it. Bake in a medium-hot oven for abo,yj 30 minutes. When cooked, riddle its surface with a toothpick and pour 1 small glassful of a dessert liqueur on it. Leave to cool before serving. V I fry )—^ There is peace and joy for Christ is born at Bethlehem. Bcnnrtl and Butler Inc. f sed Cars and Trucks ashinylun. Va. holiday sentiments are built on friendship, trust and appreciation for your kindness. Have a happy. Gilliam Lumber Company Your Complete Home Center Commerce Avenue | Front Royal, Va. 635-2101 (JJe'd like to extend our sincere gratitude to our regular patrons for bringing out the best in us this entire season! €njoyl Margie Righter Marsha Thompson / The Beauty Box Washington, Va. Darlene Moore Hairstylist / Owner 675-3403 We wish you a Merry Christmas and most Happy New Year. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Va.

Rappahannock Children Write About Christmas My Favorite Christmas Heather Coffey, tirade 3, RCES Christinas is my favorite time. Christmas is when Christ is bom On Christmas we give presents Christmas is Christ’s birthday People make statues of him when he was born People make sculptures of him when he was born And all of the angels sang exultation. The Christmas Dog In Mike Connifey's reading lab, the children got together and composed some joint stories. The following was submitted by Melissa Alther. Shanna Clatterbuck, Joyce Craft, James Roy, Melissa Settle, Gary Shank, and Christopher Smoot, third graders at Rappahannock who dictated the story to Connifey. When 1 woke up Christmas morning, 1 went to the family room. Under, the Christmas tree were twentythree presents. There was a three-wheeler, a Pac-Man cassette, and a thousand dollars. Those were for my little brother. The rest of the presents were for me. But I wanted what my little brother got! 1 told him, “I’ll trade you my stuffed rat for your Pac Man cassette.” I thought. “Hmmm. He’s not as dumb as I thought.” I told him, I’ll trade you my spinning top - with the silver stars - for your Donkey Kong cassette.” He said, "No. you fool! My Donkey Kong cost more.” I thought. "This will be harder than I thought.” I said, "I’ll trade you my kitty for your thousand dollars.” He said, “Well, I’ll have to think. Hmm. I’ll give you my Pac Man Cassette for a thousand dollars.” I said, “Hmm. That sounds pretty good. Tell you what. I’ll trade you my Lear jet for your three-wheeler.” He said, “Hmm. Let me think about it. I'll trade you my motorcycle for your Olympic-sized swimming pool.” I said, “Yes!" I got what I deserved. Christmas Memories Roy Alther - 7th Grade - RCKS The Chrismas I remember best was the year I goi a tv because we couldn’t see the other one. I also got a paint set and a new model car. We went to my grandmother's house and celebrated with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy. After that my mom and dad and relatives opened their presents. My aunt got a typewriter and my dad got some handkerchiefs and a wallet. My mom got a dress and a pair of shoes. My grandma got flowers and a vase. We then threw a big party and we went outside hoping for snow. After a while, mv sisters went home arid we played with our toys. We wished we could have this day over again. I think the best thing that came out of this special day was having a good time and being together w ith the people you love. My Best Christmas Laura Horton - 2nd Grade RCKS One night before Christmas we were decorating the whole house for Christmas Day. It was so fun! I fell right on the Christmas tree! It was so prickly. Then it was time for bed. In the morning, I got up early and ran into the living room. There, right under the Christmas tree were the presents. I got all of my presents and started to open them. The first one I opened was my Barbie house! It was so fun! The second thing I opened was a big red box. I wondered what it was? I opened it. Out jumped a little kitten. I named it Squeaky because he squeaked so much. We Thank You For Your Kindness and Support Throughout The Year And Wish One and All A Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year 1° °« 1 rxzm* 11 The Inn At Little Washington We will be closed for th« month of January. We look forward to seeing yon In February. My Favorite Christmas Shan«- Foster - 2nd Grade RCKS It was almost Christmas. Everyone was buying Christmas trees and new decorations. My mother took me to talk to Santa. When I got up Christmas morning I knew Santa had listened to me because every thing I asked for was under my tree. I hope Santa liked the milk and cookies that I left him. Waiting For Santa Bridget Robinson - 2nd Grade RCES It was 12:00 at night. And I heard a sound and it was Santa Claus coming down the chimney . I ran to my bed fast as I could. Then the next day I got a lot of gifts. My Favorite Christmas Laura Pendleton - 2nd Grade RCES . Befbre Christmas Eve we made our list. Then we went to bed. Then the next morning it was Christmas day. And I got a bike and a toy boat. And I just loved to ride my bike. Christmas When I Was Three Jennifer Leake - 2nd Grade RChS My favorite Christmas was when I was three. I had lots of fun. Did you have lots of fun? I had a beautiful Christmas tree in my room. I like Christmas. Christmas is very very nice. Do you like Christmas? I do. Do you like cookies? I do. Me and my mother baked cookies. Last Christmas Angela Jenkins - 2nd Grade RCKS Last Christmas was my favorite because Santa Claus brought me all kinds of presents. The present I liked most of all was my new bicycle. But I liked my doll and my cowboy boots too. And my mother cm)ked all kinds of good things for dinner and all the family was together. A Note From Santa Angela Whorton - 2nd Grade RCKS Last year I got a bike for Christmas. I got a note from Santa. It said. “Do not tear my doll up. ’ I got a doll for Christmas. Jesus was born on Christmas day in Bethlehem. Christmas is my favorite. I love Christmas. Christmas Without A Tree Susan Payne - 2nd Grade RCKS It was a Christmas night. A little girl did not ha\e her Christmas tree up. She was sad. Her mom said. "Don't be sad. You will still have a good Christmas. It will still be a good Christmas. Yes. it will. The little girl was still sad. Then she went to bed. That was on Christmas Eve night. But Santa Claus did come. And that morning she was happy. Fun On Christmas Steven Settle - 2nd Grade RCKS I had Christmas at my house. I had a bunch of presents. And then we went up to my Grandma's. She had toys for me and clothes too. And on that Christmas day I had fun. My Christmas Play Kelli Sisk - 7lh Grade RCES The Christmas I remember best is when I was eight years old and I was in a Christmas play at church. (I can still remember my lines. I That Christmas I stayed up as long as I could without falling asleep to see the Christmas star, but I fell asleep. Christmas Story Annette Williams - 7th Grade RCKS The Christmas I remember best was the year when snow was on the ground, and it was kind of deep. I had gotten up that morning with my sister. There were a lot of presents under the tree to open. I opened them and they were the best presents I had ever had. They were wrapped very very neatly for me. I jumped up really quick and hugged Mom and Dad. The tree was very pretty and the lights really glittered. Everything went very well for my family and me. Sincere holiday greetings to you,our good friends and patrons. Mike Brown, Proprietor B & B SERVICE CENTER Rt. 211 West, Washington. Va. %r "V HERE WE COME \ W A-WASSAILING ^ ^ Singing tidings of great joy t and thanks, and wishing \ you all the special joy that only Christmas brings. Turner-Robertshaw ft FUNERAL HOME FRONT ROYAL 11200 N. SHENANDOAH AVE. 635-4486 I MADDOX FUNERAL HOME EttMnhad 1901 Front Royal, Va. 635-2773

Horse & Farm Directory — Appears each week in the following papers — Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg, Va. 703-777-1110 Clarke Courier Berryville, Va. 703-955-1111 Fauquier Democrat Warrenton, Va. 703-347-4222 Rappahannock News Washington, Va. 703-675-3349 Place your ad in all 4 for as little as $8.00 INDEX Auctions• Horse/Livestock Bam Construction Boarding and Training Farm Equipment A Supplies Farm Services Farriers Fencing, Gates A Jumps Hay for Sale Help Wanted Horses A Ponies ■ For Sale Horses A Ponies ■ Wanted Horses A Ponies to Give Away Instruction Livestock for Sale Miscellaneous Position Wsnted Real Estate Saddleries Shows snd Events Stables for Sale or Rent Stud Service Tack A Equipment for Sale Vans and Trailers l Veterinsrlans BOARD IN THE HEART of hunt country. Full board available at lovely 4 stall barn. Exceptional care, excellent turnout facilities. Close to many of areas hunts. 7 miles west of Middleburg. Call between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. 703554-8435 (22) Ilgan’H ^ Stable ‘I located between , Warrenton & Middleburg Snowden Clark (703) 347-3127 Quality horses and ponies. Horses bought, sold and schooled. Top class boarding in the foothills of The Blue Ridge Mountains. The Little Farm ^ _ lohinna and Tony Dold * located in convenient Aldie, Va. Quality boarding and training facilities. Always a fine selection of horses and ponies for every equestrian need. Instruction available. HORSESHOEING AND TRIMMING. Farrier - David Myers. Call (703) 347-0187. HORSESHOEING - Normal, corrective, and pathological. Reasonable rates, dependable service. Call 703-378-6686. (12-23-3t-22) FARM GATES Made to Order, Any Size OakLamber H. G. ROSE Deia plane, Va. 3*4-1574 FENCING Complete Him of wire, plank and raH. Also wW Install. GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY, INC. MMdlatMirB.Va. 703-687-6371 TIleRRy CfrRistmas wsw» (o ******* J DISCERNING HORSEMEN: Select hay and wheat straw available for your consideration. Delivery at your convenience. Call (703) 687-5338. All size loads. HAY FOR SALE - Large, round bales, $10 and $15. Call between 5 p.m.-9p.m . 703-592-3871. (12-23-2t-22) Top Quality Pennsylvania Hay Straw Delivered Large & small loads Call Dave (703)937-4708 (U vw:„••• - • & * ** HORSEMAN NEE0ED FOR FAMILY stable - Full time Apartment with Kitchenette provided. In Leesburg. 703-777-5412.(22) KENNELMAN OR STABLEMAN • house and benefits available. Call 703-687-5149. 12-23-2t liaitaiilMtea D ANOALUSIAN/THOROUGHBRED Filly. 16 hands, 4 years fabulous mover, placed dressage at Devon In hand. Call evenings 703-8696219. _ (12-16-3t-22) BEAUTIFUL BLACK THOROUGHBRED Mare, 15.3 hands, 8 years, gentle with children, excellent pleasure/trail, jumps well. Call evenings 703869-6219. (12-16-3t-22 TWO OUARTERHORSE GELDINGS - One 15.2, 6 year old gun, One 15.2, 4 year old chestnut. Both very mild mannered. Western or English. Green over fences. 703777-1649. (22) ELEGANT BLACK THOROUGHBRED Gelding. 16.1 hands. 5 years, super mover, well started dressage and jumping — great event prospect. Call evenings 703869-6219. (12-16-31-22) WANTED TO BUY Horses and Ponies for children's summer camp. Also need saddles. Call 703-554-8255. (11-25-tf-22) CABIN BRANCH FEEDS lenou offering a complete Une of feed for pour hone at very competitive price*. Far 1001b*. Whole Com.,. $6.70. Rolled Com (coane)..7.60 Sweet Feed (13%).9.50 Whole oats (cleaned).10.00 ALSO. FREE DELIVERY ON FRIDAYS Call loha Tattoa <703)364-1400 <703) 347-1017 iIILi j.i, ji. immmmmmhmmuiiimim ) RIDING LESSONS Maintree Indoor Lighted Ring Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 703-777-3012 703-777-3279 RIDING INSTRUCTION Qualified balance seat/CT emphasis. Experience with Children and Adults. Your farm or ours. Lisa A Charles Fuller (703) 364-1327 |y| Uweteeft ht «e*e^ PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS $800 and up. Four are particularly outstanding. 21 to select from Phone evenings, Whit* Hopa Farms 703-502-3361 <£=) ON SALK NOW Kr*l Kill ion Virginia Hunt Country Map Includes the 1 1 Hunt Boundaries which are verified by the Masters ot Foxhounds Association ot America Printed on Ivory color paper in 3 colors measuring 18'x22'.~" Phone and mail order accepted $3 95 per copy (plain paper) Plus $1 Of postage and handling (Va residents also add 4% sales tax ) ftapMtaMMck Meat f. M«U ■ttMeftM. |, 2X747 (703)175-3349 CLEAN BOX STALL CLAY, manure piles removed, also general excavation work and hauling. Very reasonable. J. Dreyer • Excavating. 703-338-2684, anytime. (12-9-3t-22) 1978 JOHN DEERE 4400 COMBINE - with grain head. Perfect condition. Financing available. John Deere chisel plow, $150. Remington 12 Inch blade chain saw, $130. 703-777-6669. Call after 6:00 p.m. (22) SAWDUST FOR SALE - Any quantity. Delivery available. 703882-3312. (22) WANT TO LEASE Farm with house and bam or hay and pasture land for 1983 season or longer. 100 to 200 acres near Upperville in Fauquier. Loudoun or Clarke Counties. 703-592-3961 Whit• Hope Finni NEWLY REMODELED BARN with 14 stalls. Located on Route 50 near Areola. Approximately 15 acres of pasture and 5 miles of riding trails. Large loft and tack room included. Call Bruce after 6:00 p.m. 703-378-5482. (12-9-41-22) UPPERVILLE MIDDLEBURG AREA - 4 stall stable, paddock and riding privileges on over 600 acres. Available by the month at $150. (703) 5923436. IN STOCK - Winter blankets, stable sheets, liners. All sizes. Expert tack repair, same day service, every Tuesday. Horse Country Saddlery (703)347-3141. 0 1972 AMERICAN HORSE TRANSPORT Deluxe ‘ ‘ Harrisburg” 4-horse van. Chevrolet chassis, 350 cu. In., 18,000 miles. Excellent condition. 703-687-3551. (12-23-4t-22) TRAILER A VAN REPAIR (703) 937-4402 DOUG HAYES WELDING 2708 ' * «fcmN?vl3a«i5 sHH Residential and Agricultural Construction We specialize in custom horse barns, indoor riding arenas, run-in sheds, and all other agricultural buildings Atso Sun decks, garages, additions. v "Experienced, Professional, Affordable" •Horn Facilities • Arenas • Farm BuNdings •Commercial • Storage • Cottages Over 30 years experience of budding the beet In post frame building* CaB ler FOEE esiaMle Umbaugh Building Company Rt. 2 Box 63, Purcellvllle, Ve. (7oaaae-23oe ^ .. ■» Classified Ads Reach nearly everyone In Rappahannock County with your Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on Tuesday. Rates: $3.00 for the first 20 words, 15 cents for each additional word. Box number, $2.00 additional. . ' _ _„ (ARTIFICIAL I brsewno I ARTIFICIAL BREEDING. All Breeds: Will go anywhere. James C. "Doc" Johnson. Call 675-3489. _ Ojy15 tfn BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SMALL TOWN OPPORTUNITIES: The Plains now launching major revitalization. Invite and seek enterprise for top quality shops and professional services. Compatible with English Village concept. Buildings available for lease dr purchase. Call 703 253-5620. _3sl7tfnnc FIREWOOD FOR SALE FIREWOOD: Green or Seasoned, 2 cords for $185. Costello Firewood and Tree Service. Call 636-6527. 12-014-tfn FIREWOOD, locust, delivered, $90 per cord. Call 987-8711. 12-1-pd TTrewood* •Serving Northern Va. and DC •Immediate delivery _ 703-937-5663 \ m* INSTRUCTION FRENCH LESSONS for children starting m January. Call Sursum Corda School for more information, 675-3237. _ 25-d23-30 LIVESTOCK 1 |y: FOftSALE J HOLSTEIN DAIRY HERD REPLACEMENTS: Heifers due to freshen within 2 weeks. For sale. Will consider trade for holstein calves. BealetonOpal, VA. After 8 p.m. (703) 349-1173. _ 40d2-23 fpPPiPIPflifpP LOST AND FOUND LOST: Black Irish Setter. Vicinity of Ben Venue. Reward. (703 ) 347-1485. __ 4 + f \ CLASSIFIED INDEX 1- Antlques 2- Auctlons 3- Buslneea Opportunities 4- Child Services 5- Chlld Car* Wanted (-Commuter* Corner 7-Crafts a Plenty 10-Farm Equipment ( Supplies 12- Flrewood for Sale 13- Qarag* A Yard Sate* 14- Oardenlng Equipment A Produce 19- Otv*awaya 20- Happy Ads 21- Happy Birthday* 22- Horae a Tack Trader* Comer 23- Horse* for Sale 24- HoueshoM Item* for Safe 20-Instruction 40- Uveatock for Sale 41- Coat a Found 42- Mlac for Sale 43- Mlac Wanted 44 Mobtla Home* - Oala/Hent 40-Musical Instruments a Equipment 47-Personal SOPets 91-Recreational Equipment 60-Rentals-Apts 61 Rentals-Business 62-Rsntals-House* 63^ Ren tala-Rooms 04-Rentals-Land 60-Rentals^Vacation Home* OO-RentalsWantad to Rant 67-Real Estate Wanted 66 Real Estate-Sale by Owner. 66-Real Estate tor Sals 70-Roommala* Wanted. Available 71 Services Bualneea 72 Benrtcee Farm 73- Servlces-Home Improvemanta 74- S*rvtce* Personal 75- Servtcee-Mtsc. 70-Swap a Trada 77-Trtbuta* a Thank* 100-Employment Services 101 -Help Wanted Building Trades 102- Help Wanted Farm 103- Help Wanted Food Services 104- Help Wanted Office IMLUwlo m— a —i •w nwp naniva Domestic 100-Help Wanted Medical 107-Help Wanted ' Mechanical 100-Help Wanted llOJobe Wanted 200Sue In sea Nodosa 201- BMs a Proposal* 202- Cagal Notices 400-Vehlcie* for Sale 461 Motorcycles 402- Vehicles Mechanic’s OaMght 403- Vehicles Paris a «ocsssorlse 404- Vahlclsa RscrsMIsnal MiSC. FOR SALE ‘V ' >>' ' > I ,V> PHOTOGRAPHS—Permanent prints of the STAFF PIC TURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are S5 for 5 x 7 and $8 for 8 x 10. 703-675-3349. 42nf tfn BRAND NEW full-size mattress and foundation, both pieces only $89.95. American Furniture Company, Front Royal. 42t29tfn TURN YOUR WINDOW into a mini-greenhouse. Phone 937 5579. __42tfnnc APPLIANCES, Jenn Air, Thermador, Waste King, SubZero and more. Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. 42tfn HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD. Each weekday morning at Nature's Foods and Cafe. 42tfn-nc THE OUTDOORSMAN is now open Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. at The Powder Horn Antiques, 200 W. Washington St., Middleburg, VA. (703 ) 487 6628. At home by appointment only, (703) 253 5545. We are now Loudoun and Fauquier County headquarters for shooting, hunting, fishing, cross country skiing, militaria and memorabilia. 42dl6-30pd MISC. WANTED OLD PHOTOGRAPHS wanted: The Rappahannock News will pay $5 apiece for photographs from bygone days in Rappahannock County for the "Out of the Attic" feature. All photographs will be returned. "Out of the Attic" photos should be delivered to the News Office during business hours. _ 43n5-tfn-nc YAMAHA ELECTRIC PIANO. 65 Key keyboard. Compact, free standing, with stool and cover. Excellent contffion.' *168, ‘OMI 703-6753219. ' . _46-dl6 23pd I47’ PERSONAL |S1 NOTICES J In loving memory of my beloved husband, Edwin W. Atkins, who passed away, September 22, 1982. As time so swiftly passes and our loved ones are gone. The tears may trickle down our face but we know we must press on. The flowers we put on your grave they wither and decay. But the love we have in our heart for you is with us everyday. Although his soul is now at rest, free from care and pain, The world would seem like heaven if only we had him back again. It broke our hearts to lose him but he did not go alone. Part of us went with him the day God called him home. Sadly missed by his loving wife Judith, son Edwin and daughter Judy 47 + pd BECOME a regular classified ad reader. 47 d23 tfn nc In memory of Ollie Dodson, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. You are sadly missed, but yet we know that you are at peace. Our love for you will never die but will forever be alive We miss you more each day that passes but in our hearts will feel less pain For we know you are at peace forever more. - Wife, Eva and family 47 + pd In loving memory of Dickie Reid at Christmas time, who passed away four years ago. We miss you so much at Christmas We wish you were here with us Happy Christmas in heaven where we will all meet together someday. Sadly missed by grandparents, Acrey and Gladys Dodson Mother, Joan Reid Brother and Sister, Joey and Sherry 47 + Our sincere appreciation to all who gave of their time, food, flowers, and cards at the time of the death of Paul Frank Brown, our husband, father, and grandfather. Thank you for your kindness. Mamie Brown, Richard (Buddy) and Shirley Brown, and Charles and Melissa Brown. _ 47 + There is no way I can repay those who fought fire and salvaged so much for me when my home burned on December 8. I want to thank each one of those with the Sperryvllle, Washington, Salem, and Castleton fire fighting units and all others who also faced the cold and danger to do so much. I appreciate the goodness of everyone. Sincerely, Mamie Brown. _ 47 + »»»»»»»»» Tn loving memory of our beloved daughter and sister, Patricia Ann Brown, who departed this life 6 months ago, June 25, 1982. No pen can write, no tongue can tell, our sad and bitter loss, this Christmas season or anytime. But God has helped so well, to bear the heavy loss and though we cannot see you this Christmas, your memory is like a melody and still lives within our hearts. A precious one from us has gone, a voice we loved is still; a place is vacant in our home which can never be replaced. The days are so long and the nights so long since you went away. We wander around much of the time, just thinking dear of you, Many a tear we shed when all others are asleep. To your grave this Christmas Day we will wander, flowers we will place with care, no one knows the heartbreak it will be when we have to turn and leave you there. We all sure do love you and miss you all the time. Mamma, Daddy, Sister and Brother _ 47 + In memory of our beloved father and grandfather, Bennie O. Pullen, who departed this life on July 12, 1974 and our beloved mother and grandmother, Inez V. Pullen, who departed this life on July 11, 1981. Time has not healed our sorrow, it seems it never will. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. It is Christmas time and you cannot be here and it makes us all so sad. Even though you are at peace and rest we still cannot forget you. The flowers we will place upon your grave this season will wilt and fade away, but our love for you will never fade away. By son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren 47 + GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, AKC, 6 weeks, beautiful, perfect Christmas present, 7 males, 3 females, parents on premises, S100. 703675-3485after& .p+p. ... __ S0-dl6-23pd (ft* SERVICES* 1 BUSINESS J SUNFLOWER PAINTING AND WALLPAPER COMPANY. Experts in interior and exterior decorating. 10 years experience. Guaranteed work. Free estimates. Shaun Phillips, (703) 937 4467. _ 71d2-23 EXPERIENCED in carpentry and brick laying, all phases of building and remodeling, 30 years experience. Edward M. Clark, 675 3608 or Bobby Brown, 675-3624. 71d2 tfn PIANO TUNING, 30 years full time, now living in this area. Work guaranteed. Call collect 703-937-5857. Warren Emerson Dennis. No Sunday calls please. 71nl8 tfn ROOFING—Gutters and down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds; Aluminum gutter and downspout. Roof repair. Call Bill Starks, 675 3630, Washington, Va. 71tfn MOSES GENTRY, Carpentry, general building, storm windows, tinning, ceramic tile, guttering, state license, 923 4413 after 6 p.m. 71014 tfn A TIP TOP CHIMNEY SWEEP, J. Isaac Watts, Clean. Fast. Thorough. 5th year experience. 948-6706. _71 tfn GORE'S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING SERVICE — wiring, heating, plumbing repairs and supplies, and appliance repairs. P.O. Box 88, Sperryville. 987-8748. __71 tfn THURMON WHORTON, Flint Hill — Plumbing, Heatina. Electrical work. 24 hour emergency service at 675 3607. _71 tfn HEAVY DUTY bushhogging with industrial equipment. Call 825 0473 after 6 p.m. _71 tfn REMODELING, restorations, additions, all types of car pentry. Licensed. F.W. Hutchinson, 937-5579. 71tfnnc OLD DOMINION Construction & Repair — Additions, renovations, including all aspects of home repair. Local references. For estimates. Call evenings, 937 5482. _71tfn ANTIQUE Restorations, Refinishing and Upholstery. Call COUNTRY CUP BOARDS, Washington, Va. 675-3294. 71altfn LEGAL NOTICES j NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 16-2-30) of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance, 1973, the Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held in the Courtroom of the Courthouse, Washington, Virginia at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 1983 at which time the Board of Zoning Appeals will consider the following application:. ■ 1) Variance Application No. 191: Martin Z. Whorton has applied for a Variance from Section 2-6 of the Rap pahannock County Zoning Ordinance, 1973, to build a pole barn fifteen feet from the property I ine. The above named applicant and any other interested parties wishing to be heard are requested to be present at the said time and place or to forward their written com ments to the Board of Zoning Appeals in care of the Zoning Office. Copies of the foregoing application are on file at the Zoning Office, open Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00-4:30 p.m., 675 3342. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA BY: David L. Konick Zoning Administrator 202 d29 GETS $ $ for those treasures gathering dust in the attic List in our Classified Section Phone 703-675-3349 i Rappahannock News CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name _ Address _ City_State Classification_ CopyPhone __ TO RUN _WEEKS (S2 CHARGE PER WEEK FOR MAILING BOX NUMBER REPLIES > RATES STRAIGHT CLASSIFIED: 20 words (or less) 13.00 CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: Per column inch $3.M HORSE S TACK TRADERS' CORNER: Straight line ads (20 words or less) SS.00

Rabbits and cats both wash their faces with their paws, but a rabbit uses both paws at once and the cat only uses one paw at a time. counter ttQfW ROBERT METCALFE GENERAL CONTRACTOR New Homes Cabins • Additions Remodeling Commercial as wen As Residential Box 147 Flint Hill. Va 703-675-3897 Va. Class A Contractor's License VIRGINIA: INTHECIRCUIT COURT OF RAP PAHANNOCK COUNTY CENTRAL FIDELITY BANK NA CULPEPER, TRUSTEE OF THE WILLIAM G. WOOD ESTATE, Petitioner v. C. E. JOHNSON, JR., et als. Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to seek the advice and guidance of the Court to interpret the terms and conditions of a certain trust established under the will of William G. Wood, deceased, in accordance with a Decree previously entered by the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County on the 17th day of March, 1947, in the then pending cause of C. J. Miller et al v. Jonas Alther et al (Chancery Number 1991); and An affidavit having been made and filed that there are, or may be, persons interested in the subject of this cause whose names and identities are unknown and requesting that they be made parties defendant by the general description of "parties unknown", such unknown parties being the heirs, devisees and successors in title to William G. Wood, deceased, who passed away gift far our customers... "lots of luck AND BEST WISHES* Royal Dairy Bar -1 O_x_x UIIU A ICOlt 241 Chester, Front Royal ui am 635-5202 ■&J Wishing you y everything that's f bright and beautiful at Christmas. May our sincere thanks ornament your holidays. IAMERI6AS SHENGAS DIVJ 327 N. Royal Ave., Front Royal Closed December 25. 26. 27 (703)635-3556 RAY T. CANNON CO.. INC. REAL ESTATE SINCE 195 1 IMMW Joy And Peace Be With You During The Holy Season Of Christmas. f?E ALTOS mm C ASTLETON (703) 037-4111 Ray T. Cannon (703) 037-4800 Jamas M. Cannon (703) 037-4700 mmKmmmmm tMAL nonces c while a resident of Rap pahannock County; NOW, THEREFORE, It is ORDERED that said persons, if any such there be, are hereby made defendants by the general description of "parties unknown", who shall be required to appear not later than February 7, 1983, being a date more than fifty days following the entry of this Order, to do what is necessary to protect their interests. It is further ORDERED that the foregoing portion of this Order be published once a week, for four successive weeks, in The Rappahannock News, a newspaper having general circulation in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Diane Bruce Clerk December 16,1982 ASKED FOR: Bruce T. Clark FRAY, HUDSON & CLARK P. O. Box 816 Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Counsel for Petitioner A Copy Teste: Margaret Ralph, Dept. Clerk 202 d23 i!3 400> [VEHICLES FOR SALE I 1973 MERCEDES BENZ, 220 D, low mileage. Navy blue, automatic, AM FM stereo cassette, air conditioning, clean. $5450 . 703 675 3485 after 6. 400 d!6 23pd Real Estate Transactions Alice josie njnen ueanm to Carolyn Lou Beahm, onethird undivided interest in 5 acres, Hampton District. Gift. Christina Cottman Clark and others to Walter Emory Frye and wife, .74 acres. Piedmont District. $35,000. Arthur Lynn Muray and wife to Richard J. Dols and wife, 45 plus acres, Stonewall District. $166,000. Hilda Brown Winkler and husband to Hilda Katherine Winkler, two percent undivided interest in 49 and one-half acres more or less. Stonewall District. Gift. Henry S. Ozarko and wife to Michael Dubois and wife, 19.2120 acres, Jackson District. $73,500. Not all forest fires are bad. Some are necessary part of the natural process that prunes and cleans the forest periodically. In some areas a lack of forest fires—the result of effective fire prevention programs—has actually inhibited the natural reseeding of certain pine trees whose seed cones need the heat of the fires to spring open. National Geographic reports. Tall Tales To Be Told History aficionados and devotees of tall tales are invited to the Rappahannock County Library on Tuesday, December 28, at 7:30 p.m. Speakers and listeners both are needed for the special program which will emphasize folk tales, traditional tales, personal anecdotes, and jokes. Ramsay Wood and Gill Whitworth will revive old fashioned yarn spinning, a pasttime which has suffered a decline with the advent of television. Together, they will encourage the audience to actively participate in the program. There is no requirement for professionalism or memorization. According to Wood and Whitworth, story telling makes no demands on the speaker. Folks with a story or two or three are urged to join in the Library’s program, test their tales on their friends and neighbors, and learn a few new ones too. Child Restraint Law Effective Jan. 1 Virginia’s Child Safety Seat Law takes effect January 1, 1983, amid a growing number of activities to publicize the requirements and the benefits of the new law. Enacted by the 1982 General Assembly, the law requires children under four to be properly secured in child safety seats in Virginia vehicles driven by their parents or legal guardians. Fifteen children four and under were killed in traffic crashes in 1981 and 1,671 were injured. The Virginia Department of Transportation Safety estimates child safety seats reduce the incidence of death or serious injury by 80 percent. According to the new law, the safety seats must be approved by the Virginia State Police. There are several exemptions to the law. Children under four, but weighing over 40 pounds, may be secured by an automobile safety belt. The law does not apply to vehicles manufactured before January 1, 1968. Also exempt are vehicles with interior designs which make the use of safety seats impractical as well as buses, public transportation, farm vehicles or school buses. If a physician determines a safety seat would be impractical because of a child’s weight, physical unfitness or other medical reasons, the child is exempt. The driver of a vehicle transporting a child with this exemption must carry a written physician’s MERRY cweisTf*^ We wish to one and all the bountiful blessings of the season. Sperryville Realty Sperryville, Va. 987-8088 statement laentttytng tne child and stating the reasons for exemption. The law directs that provisions be made for people financially unable to buy child safety seats. The Virginia Department of Transportation Safety has set up a loan program using Medicaid and federal poverty guidelines. The seats remain on loan until the child reaches the age of four. So far the department has received over 350 applications. In Rappahannock, applications can be filled out at the Welfare Office in Washington. Eventually this loan program will be financed by the $25 civil fine levied for violating the law. I-1 W.N. lyne, Realtor It. 1. hi US WasMafltaa, Va. 703/987-8588 Ravar Laa Atklas iii—— L. Kicnara Law ana wue to Dale L Schwertfeyer and wife, lot 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Wakefield District. $69,950. Blue Ridge Mercantile, Inc. to Randolph P. Gater and wife, .5494 acre. Town of Sperryville, Piedmont District. $135,000. Raymond Moore to Patricia Josephine Jones, lot 2, 27.50 acres, Jackson District. Gift. Charles William Racer and wife to Charles Burrows Lanman, Jr., 7.738 acres, Hawthorne District. $19,350. William Magee and others to Charles M. Fischbein and wife, lot 2, 5.0324 acres, Jackson District. $16,000. Aubrey R. Jenkins, Estate, to Troy C. Jenkins. 2.715 acres, Piedmont District. $30,000 W. LeRoy Corron, Sole Trustee to Bank of Virginia, .78 acre, Hampton District, 7.47 acres, Wakefield District. $135,100. James W. Fletcher and others. Trustee to Alan Taft Crane and wife, lot C, 28.81 acres, Hampton District. Have Yourself A real happy holiday season. H & J Grocery 987-8361 Open Christmas Day 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. $22,500. Arnold M. Sookne and wife to David M. Green and others, 9.16 acres, Hampton District. Interest as follows: David Green 25 percent; Lesley A. Hulse and husband, 30 percent; Ellyn Cottington, 20 percent and Ieuan T. Smith and wife, 25 percent. $19,000. William Abner, Sr. and wife to Randall E. Earley, Sr. and wife, section D, plat 4, lot 17, block 2, Wakefield District. $1,000. Ray M. Pennington and wife and others to Flint Hill United Methodist Church and others, Flint Hill Subdivision, various lots, Wakefield District. $25,000. I. S. Weissbrodt to L. Stanard Severance and wife, tract 1, .42 acre; tract 2, 7.2084 acres, Hampton District. $64,000. Madison Home, Inc. to David C. Rigsby and wife, 1.101 acres. Slate Mills, $51,500. John Samuel Clarke and wife to Olivia Hockin Roane, 81.487 acres, Jackson District. $185,000. r May the happiness of this holy season remain within every heart and every home. BEN VENUE MARKET & LAUREL MILLS MARKET 937-4954 J. Daniel Pond, II, Substitute Trustee to Joseph R. Hall and wife, Wakefield District. $16,000. Russell A. Langelle and others to Walker S. J. Borek, 80 acres, Hampton District. $70,000. fcxpenencea and Fully Insured Modern Equipment Call Today For Fraa Estimata (Dlit Fusioned &rruta Bruce Vlerllng Flint Hill, Ve. 675-3865 675-3508 _EAlH£L£— Building? •Paint •Lumber i; •Mlllwork "> •Hardware' Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pass Warrenton 347-1400 / May the true spirit of this season be yours. EILEENM. DAY, REALTORS CLOPTON HOUSE WASHINGTON. VA. Beverly Atkins Lisa Day Kevin Day Mitzie Young Lucille Price Karen Foster, Secretary The ioytul Christmas Season is here again giving you the opportunity to share the special gift that has been serving Rappahannock County since 1919 V You can solve your gift problems -save moneyeven give yourself a present — if you act on this otter before December 31 1982 Rappahannock SNeuia i 2 SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR $15 IN RAPPAHANNOCK AND ADJOINING COUNTIES—REG. $16 ELSEWHERE 2 SUBSCRIPTIONS $19-REG. $20 SPLIT THIS OFFER ANY WAY YOU PREFER: •Give one year subscription to two different people $15 in Rappahannock and adjoining counties SAVE $1. •Give one person a 1 year subscription and extend your own subscription for 1 year (no matter when your subscription expires) •Or a combination of one subscription in Rappahannock and 1 adjoining counties, plus one 'beyond” for $17 00. SAVE $1. 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