Rappahannock News, December 8, 1983

/£ ofo-ww % IN) >PAiirijiRcuuflfl#how S4$^clloAB(9&Ad‘ %023 RAPPAHANNOCKHOBJI 2,722 33ra YEAR, NO. 49 HV < USPS 453380 14 Pajres The County FMifkily Neunpoper Since 1877 ThuiMtqr, December 8,1983 %< »’ WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA thcnt 6734349 25* Inn Takes Town To Court By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Staff Writer The owners of The Inn at Little Washington want the court to review the town zoning administrator’s refusal to issue a building permit. Acting for Patrick J. O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch, lawyer David Dickey has filed a petition for a writ of mandamus with clerk Diane Bruce Monday, naming zoning administrator David Konick as plaintiff. Bruce said Tuesday no court date had been set yet. Commonwealth attorney Douglas Baumgardner said he expected The Inn would file notice by mid-week to request a date for review in circuit court. Town council met in executive session Monday night with Baumgardner and Konick to discuss the pending litigation but reportedly took no formal action. Mayor Newbill Miller had left to take a trip Tuesday morning and was not available for comment. Baumgardner said “it would not be appropriate for me to comment on this priviledged information without authorization." As attorney for the town council, Baumgardner said he enjoyed lawyer/client relationship with the governing body and could not discuss the case without the mayor’s approval. Konick accused The Inn of failing to cooperate with council, saying Tuesday afternoon that he “will not be stampeded (or) railroaded" into granting a building permit before he believes The Inn has met all the requirements contained within the town’s zoning ordinance. Konick said he was simply waiting for submission of a development plan to go along with recently revised building plans which were submitted to him on November 29. "If it meets all requirements of the zoning ordinance of the town of Washington, it will be my pleasure and my duty to issue a building permit," he said Tuesday afternoon. Konick explained that the new building plans filed with him have eliminated one upstairs guest room as well as two dressing rooms which would have extended from the kitchen area at the back of the present structure along Main Street. This would cut a ten foot wide area from the proposed renovation. Konick said The Inn was now taking the position that a variance is no longer needed since the building as completed would remain within 15 feet from Main Street. Town council had granted a variance at a special meeting on November 18 for the expansion project as previously proposed on two conditions. The Inn would have to remove the jutting portion from the front of the building and The Inn would have to remove the planters on either end of the front parking area, restoring it to nine parking spaces as council had approved two years ago rather than seven as are presently there. Dickey calls these conditions “extremely arduous” in his petition, saying The Inn’s owners had been informed that the costs of complying would be approximately $32,500. The petition goes on to say that The Inn has applied to town council to modify the conditions and expects council will agree due to the diffi(Continued on Page 14) Jail Will Be Ready —Except for Staff? By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer The county’s renovated jail will be equipped by January 1 with new mattresses, sheets and pillow cases, a television in the day room and a basketball court in the exercise yard but it may lack staff to operate the facility. “Will the furnishings be here by the time the jail is operational?” asked Supervisor Charles “Pete” Estes at Monday’s board meeting. “Well, I think we can have it in time but we might run into problems with personnel,” replied Sheriff W. A. Buntin. “The State Compensation Board and the Department of Corrections keep changing the number we can have.” Initially, authorities had indicated that the same persons hired as jailers could also work shifts as dispatchers, an arrangement that would have required hiring five employees, according to Sheriff Buntin. Now, however, the Department of Corrections has vetoed the double duty arrangement and is insisting instead on four corrections officers and four dispatchers. The sheriff added that corrections officials are now relaying that opinion to the State Compensation Board (which authorizes positions and pays salaries for local law enforcement.) "That’s not a problem of the Board of Supervisors,” maintained Estes. “That’s a problem between the Compensation Board and the Department of Corrections. We have no control and no responsibility (in the matter). Let the two agencies worry about it,” he said^ asking again when the facility itself will be finished. “I anticipate that the jail wilt be ready "by January 1 as far as the equipment goes but whether we’re going to have personnel by then, that's another question,” Buntin repeated. Estes asked if the state, which is reimbursing the county for half of the $163,000 renovation cost, had a deadline for completion of remodeling work. “I don’t know ,” the sheriff replied, adding that the anticipated completion date had been mid December. “I’m not sure we’ll meet that," he said, noting that painting and laying tile still have to be done. Installation of electrical locks on jail doors was finished over the weekend but the units must be wired by an electrician, Buntin said. “One thing depends on another. They (the construction crews) have to wait for one person to get a thing done (before another can begin).” County Retains Salvage Earlier in Monday’s meeting, the supervisors reaffirmed a decision made last month that the county will retain ownership of all materials salvaged from the jail during remodeling. At the board’s November session, the supervisors had voted unanimously to direct Peyton Baughan, contractor for the project, to return salvaged items now stored in a warehouse in Page County to the court house parking lot. The issue arose again when architect Hunger Spencer persented a contract change order for approval on Monday. The last item related to salvage rights. “A question came up earlier in the job regarding salvage. Mr. Baumgardner (commonwealth’s and county attorney and the board’s legal advisor) met with Mr. Baughan. I haven’t heard anything else-since,” Spencer said. “At the last meeting, we asked that (the materials) be brought back,” noted Supervisor Hubert Gilkey. “I’d like to delete that,” he added, referring to the resolution agreeing that salvage removed from the project by Baughan Construction Company is the property of the general contractor. “And I think Sheriff Buntin has some other things he’d like to have put on the change order,” Gilkey added. Spencer noted that, according to Department of Corrections officials, furnishings for the renovated jail qualify for one-half reimbursement from the state as long as the $163,000 limit on the renovation project isn’t exceeded. “Just save the receipts,” he advised the sheriff. Buntin’s shopping list, approved later by the super(Continued on Page 3) JUDY BOMBERGER prepares the RCHS chorus for an outburst of song during a rehearsal for the Christmas concert to be held tonight, Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The eighth grade chorus and band will also participate. Admission is free. The mixed chorus recently received the good news that altos Doretha Butler and Tara Fisher were accepted into the regional chorus, also Lee Baines as bass alternate. Jobless Rate Lowest In PD9 Kappahannock had the best employment picture in October of the five county area served by the Culpeper branch office of the Virginia Employment Commission. According to figures released last week by the VEC, just 3.5 percent of the county’s work force was jobless. That translates into 92 unemployed out of a total civilian labor force of 2,592. nv comparison, Orange County had the worst job outlook with 5.3 percent of the labor force looking for work. The rate for Madison was 5.1 percent and for Culpeper 4.H percent. Fauquier tiei. Rappahannock with 3.5 percent unemployment; 6M3 of that county's 19,359 workers were seeking jobs. (Continued on Page 3) Cdimberg Named PD Director The Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission has appointed V. Wayne Cilimberg to serve as executive director, effective November 30. Cilimberg replaces John B. Capelle who left the position in October to become city planner of West Bend, Wisconsin. Cilimberg is a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a«i holds a Masters Degree in«Urban and Regional plan ning from VPI&SU. Cilimberg has been employed by the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission since 19S1 and has been senior planner since July of this year. Most recently, he served as the Commissioh’s acting executive director following Capelle’s departure. Cilimberg is a native of Richmond where he graduated from J. R. Tucker High School in 1972. After receiving a B. A. in Urban (Continued on Page J) Jail Contractor Bolts Over Salvage At their December board meeting on Monday, the Rappahannock supervisors reaffirmed their decision to retain rights to all materials salvaged from the county jail during renovation work. Acting on a change order submitted by architect Hunter Spencer, they approved all the included items, except number 13. It read: The supervisors agree “that salvage removed from this project by Raughan Construction Company is the property of the general contractor.” Item number 13 bore no price. The rest of the items on the change order, including a basketball backboard with hoop, installation and painting of shelves and relocation and painting of an oil tank, to taled $1,884.50, bringing the new contract price for the jail renovation to $144,777.35. In a letter dated December 5—the same day as the Board of Supervisors’ meeting—Peyton B. Baughan returned the change order. In his letter, Baughan maintained that by deleting salvage rights, the supervisors “have removed any incentive we have to perform the other 12 items on this change order...We will be completing the contract as it now stands as quickly as possible and expect to ask the architect for a final inspection the week of December 12.” The tug-of-war over salvage has been going since the renovation con(Continued on Page 3) ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■I ■■■■ VH Rappahannock News Photo/M. Muy THE CHRISMON TREE at Amissville United Methodist Church was dedicated Sunday night. Here Gloria Deal, Jennifer Pennington, Angie Clark, Justin Ferrence, Suzanne Parker and Clint Pennington admire the symbolic decorations which the church women have been making since September. The church will be open for public viewing and an explanation of the Chrismon on Tuesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 15 from 7:30-9t0Gp.m.. Kidwell-Saltonstall Road Dispute Finally Reaches Circuit Court By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer The right-of-way fight that resulted in the death of Flint Hill farm manager Ranee Spellman last year was brought to Rappahannock’s circuit court on Thursday, December 1. Spellman was shot from his bulldozer on November 9, 1982, while widening a disputed right-of-way that served lots on Route 729 belonging to Diane and Roger Kidwell and to Spellman’s employer, Patricia Saltonstall. Diane Kidwell, who admitted shooting Spellman but maintained she had done so in self-defense, was tried last March on a charge of murder. The jury that heard the case was unable to reach a verdict. In October, a second panel found Kidwell not guilty. In court this week, the Kklwells took the roles of plaintiff with Saltonstall as defendant. Kidwell’s defense for the murder trial—Rodney Leffler and .John Dowd— were back in the attorneys’ seats before the bench, this time asking .Judge Shore Robertson for a |>errhanent injunction against Saltonstall prohibiting her from widening or otherwise improving the 50 foot right-ofway where it crosses the Kidwell property. Jonathan Lynn, Saltonstall’s attorney, maintained that terms of the deeds for his client’s lots in what was the Whaley subdivision give her the right to widen and improve the roadway within the boundary of the 50 foot right-of-way. “She’s not pro posing to widen the right-ofway, just the roadway,” he pointed out. Roger Kidwell told the court that he and his wife own a 10.I> acre lot with a house and an additional 25 acre tract that runs up the roadway in question, both part of the original Whaley subdivision. Saltonstall owns three 25-acre parcels contiguous to the Kidwell land plus 70 acres on top of the mountain, he added. To reach her property there from Route 720, Saltonstall must cross the Kid well’s tracts, he noted. Road Blocked Kidwell testified that problems with the right-ofwav began the summer of 10K2. The Kidwells bought their 25 acres in mid-,July of that year. Shortly thereafter. Roger Kid well testified, he found a locked (fate across the right-of-way when he went up the mountain ti; determine why the creek Iwas not flowing properly at the bottom. He said that he lifted the gate off its hinges to pass so he could reach the rear of their 25 acre lot. Kidwell added that he found “hundreds of tons of dirt moved to the creek bed,” blocking the flow of the stream that provided water for his cattle. He told the court that subsequently he received a telephone call from Saltonstall inquiring if he had taken the gate off its hinges. According to his testimony, Saltonstall maintained that she had every right to erect the gate, action she’d taken (Continued on Page 2) White Named To Sewer Authority In almost the same breath on Monday, the Rappahannock supervisors received the resignation of James Leake from the county’s Water and Sewer Authority and named Col. James White of Flint Hill to take his place. With the award of grants from the state’s department of Housing and Community Development and the federal Environmental Protection Agency for Sperryville’s long delayed sewer system, “red tape” and work for members of the authority will increase, noted VVSA secretary/treasurer Hob Dennis. “The talent we don't have enough of now is in financial affairs,” said Dennis, adding that he lacked time and skills to continue as treasurer. "The Planning District staff, is doing the bookkeeping (for the grants) and they will help out a lot but we need someone in the county who understands what’s going on.” Dennis suggested two people for consideration to appointment to the WSA in Leake’s place: White, a re tired engineer, and James 1’. Jamieson of Sperry ville, a financial expert who has already advised the WSA on economic questions. “Those are the kinds of people you need to look for,” Dennis told the supervisors. He also proposed the possibility of having a representative from each of the county’s five magisterial districts on the WSA. “! keep hearing rumors of a major development coming in the , town of Washington—that an Alexandria developer has bought a piece of proj>erty there.” If such a development ever comes about, the town may find it necessary to improve its water system or maybe put in a sewer system, Dennis said. Then, with the Water and Sewer Authority, "you may not be talking just about Sperryville,” he said. Dennis also volunteered to resign from the WSA if (Continued on Page 14) Board Accepts Town Boundary in a split vote, the Kappahannock supervisors approved official boundaries for the town of Washington but not before Mayor Newbill Miller abruptly exited from the court room, apparently disgruntled over what he expected would be a denial of the Town Council’s request. At Monday’s public hearing on the proposed boundaries, Robert Eastham questioned whether estab Iishing town linos would involve transfer of property from town to county jurisdiction or vice-versa and whether the action would result in any shift of property tax revenue. “It wouldn’t affect taxes a bit,” Miller replied, pointing out that town residents pay county taxes only since the town does not have a levy of its own. “And I hope we never get to the point where we need one.” As to transfer of jurisdictional control, Miller noted that the proposed boundary is the same as what has been recognized for generations. “There’s no increase or decrease in what the county has accepted as the boundary line for as long as anybody can remember,” he said. In 1794, Virginia’s General Assembly established the town of Washington, then in 179b set aside 25 acre's and directed that the town be laid out in V* acre lots. The following year, a final V* acre lot was added. When the legislature approved Washington’s incorporation in 1894, the town’s boundaries were extended :i00 yards in all directions. According to Miller, the original plat of the town has been lost. He noted that Judge Rayner Snead, a resident of the town, even (Continued on Page 14)

Kidwell-Saltonstall Road Dispute. (Continued from rage 1) to keep trespassers out. Kidwell said He (1) requested she remove the locks from the gate and (2) told her of the problem with the stream. Relied On Justice Showing Kidwell copies of correspondence between David Konick, former attorney for the Kidwells, and John Bennett, originally Saltonstall’s attorney, Leffler asked Kidwell why he’d first hired counsel in the right-ofway dispute. In response to Lynn's ob jections, Leffler maintained that the answer was relevant because it showed that the Kidwells “hired counsel to rely on the justice system rather than self help” to solve the right-of-way dispute. The objection overruled by Judge Robertson, Kidwell explained that he had hired counsel because he was “familiar with Mrs. Saltonstall’s dealing with other people. I felt it would be impossible to deal with her on a personal basis.” Again over Lynn’s objections as to relevance, Leffler Rappahannock mms 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 r ( ) Check Enclose NAME_ ADDRESS __ CITY_ STATE_ ZIP_ Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, Va. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday at 39 Culpeper St., Warrenton, VA. by the Warrenton Printing Company, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA., 22186. POSTMASTER, PLEASE SEND 3579 TO BOX 631, Warrenton, VA. 22186. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee December 12, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. at the Courthouse in Washington. Officers and Members of the Committee will be elected. All interested Democrats are invited to participate. By Authority of B.L. Bird, Chairman argued for introduction of the correspondence between the two attorneys. “Proof of attempts to compromise is very relevant,” he said, asking the judge to read the letters and see which parties were interested in compromise and which were not. Robinson agreed to receive the correspondence as evidence. “But I’m not sure its going to have great probative value,” he added. Under further questioning, Kid well stated that on November 9, when work began, he had not agreed to widening the roadway. Spellman commenced bulldozing “well into our lot A, 60 or 70 yards from our house,” rather than at the start of the right-of-way at Route 729 or at the end where Saltonstall’s 70 acres are located. If the roadway had been widened to 50 feet, it would have “most definitely” taken fences and trees on Kidwell’s property, “very possibly” affected the stream that provides water for their cattle, and “could have” affected the septic drainfield for their home, the plaintiff maintained. Kidwell also testified that during an earlier logging operation at Saltonstall’s 70 acres on top of the mountain, a tractor pulling a 40-foot flatbed trailer had negotiated the right-of-way to Route 729 two or three times a day for six to eight weeks. Under cross examination, Kidwell said that the actual spot where Spellman began bulldozing on November 9 had a 15 to 20 ft. bank on one side and a drop off of 35 feet ending at the stream bed on the other. Poor Road After the plaintiffs rested, Saltonstall was first to the stand for the defense. She described the right-ofway through the eight large lots of the Whaley subdivision as “a typical gravel, dirt road in the country, quite narrow, in need of repairs (with) some parts worse than others” and “a bad roadbed all the way up” to her 70 acres at the top of the mountain. 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Entering Route 729 from the right-of-way, “visibility is very poor,” due in part to evergreen trees planted by the Kid wells, Saltonstall continued. Long vehicles can’t turn left (north) onto the state road from the right-of-way and must instead go right, making a three mile circle to reach Flint Hill, she said. The spot where Spellman was bulldozing when he was shot by Kidwell is “so blind a place that if you meet someone, one of you must back up. You can’t pass,” Saltonstall said. With the existing roadway banked incorrectly, “you can slide off the road,” she added. Outlining the improvements she proposes to make, Saltonstall said the driving surface should be 14 feet wide with proper shoulders, extending to 16 feet at some points. It must be graded and ditched so it will maintain itself, she said, adding that she has had experience in building roads over hills at her Points of View farm. As to the intersection with Route 729, “I just want to be able to see and have it wide enough so I can go north or south. I’d like to follow the highway department’s recommendations on that.” Letter From Kidwell Giving her version of the history of the right-of-way dispute, Saltonstall recalled that she received a letter in March, 1982, from Diane Kidwell asking for a contribution to gravel the section of roadway through their property. “I told her I’d be agreeable to talking about it after the road was properly graded and ditched,” Saltonstall said, explaining that without those improvements, gravel would just wash away. “Mrs. Kidwell said I’d have to talk to her husband but he never called.” As to blocking access to the right-of-way, Saltonstall said she had erected the gate after a theft of valuable timber from her 70 acres at the top of the mountain. “I never said that was a gate I was entitled to...I would have been glad to take the gate down at any time.” she said, adding that she’d intended to keep the gate in place only until her logging operation was completed. Saltonstall emphasized that she hadn’t been aware the Kidwell’s had purchased the 25 acre lot in the summer of 1982. “No one had been using the road...I asked Diane Kidwell why they didn’t call me.” Saltonstall also told 'the court that she had requested Roger Kidwell to meet with her farm manager. Ranee Spellman, to discuss the road problems. “But we had sick cows and they had guests” so the meeting never materialized,” she said. “I called the Kid wells a second time and Mr. Kidwell said he didn’t want to meet, that he didn’t want to argue, that he only wanted the gate taken down...I said there were other matters I also wanted to discuss,” Saltonstall noted, referring to the proposed road improvements. Communication Stopped She testified that she followed up on the telephone conversation with a letter on September 14, 1982, announcing that she wanted to widen the road. The next communication she received was a letter from David Konick, the Kid wells’ attorney, Saltonstall said. “It was very legalistic, very harsh. He told me not to speak to the Kidwells again. So that stopped all communication between two neighbors. I had no chocie but to get an attorney.” As to w’hat was done on November 9, Saltonstall said Spellman intended to begin work on the most dangerous sections of the roadway so that part of the improvement project would be completed before bad weather began. She testified that she never told her lawyer, Culpeper’s commonwealth’s attorney John Bennett, that she planned to widen the roadbed to 50 feet. “I wouldn’t have been able to afford that. It would have been rediculous!”, she said, adding that her current plans are the same as the improvements she intended to make in November, 1982. -* Letter Said 50 Feet Under cross examination, Leffler pointed out that in a letter to Konick, Bennett had announced that she proposed to widen the roadbed itself to 50 feet. Although she acknowledged that Bennett’s letter did state that, Saltonstall repeated that she’d never intended to do so and had never authorized Bennett to relay that information. Leffler asked her for the •dds on meeting another vehicle on the right-of-way which would require that one of the two back up. “I don’t know. I’m not an expert on odds...But its happened to me several times this year and I don’t drive in there very often,” Saltonstall replied. She acknowledged that at present there are no residences along the roadway beyond the Kidwells’ home but added that she intends to build housing for her farm employees on the two lots she owns further up the mountain. Leffler asked if she knew for a fact that the tractortrailers involved in her logging operation never turned left from the private roadway onto Route 729. “I was told by the workers who were cutting the COUNTRY MANOR GIFT SHOP COUNTRY MANOR “bears” Christmas wishes for holiday shoppers with unique boxed bear mugs. They come complete with 24 page recipe books with Bear-ricious recipes for hot drinks. We have mugs and recipes for chocolate drinks, hot drinks, hugging drinks, and healthful drinks. Also featured are adorable huggable bears from GUND: T.C. Birthday Bear, Stick, Bialosky Bear, and many others all waiting for new friends to take them home. 10% Christmas Discount To County Residents COUNTRY MANOR GIFT SHOP In The Foothills of Skyline Drive Rt. 211 Sperryville, Va. (703) 987-8761 timber for me that they couldn’t turn left. They complained to me about it,” Saltonstall responded, She maintained that Spellman was actually just beyond the Kid wells’ lot A when he dropped the blade on his bulldozer, but added that a survey would be required before that determination could be made for certain. “That was the area he needed to widen. That was the only area he needed a bulldozer for,” she said, explaining the choice of a starting point for the work. Attorney Said Begin Asked by Lynn why Spellman began on November 9, Saltonstall said: “We had instructions from Mr. Bennett (her attorney) to start the work.” Resident highway engineer Don Askew testified that the entrance from the right-of-way onto Route 729 has adequate sight distance to meet highway department regulations. “But there are some modifications that could be improved upon,” he said. He recommended that the entrance be shifted slightly to the right, still staying within the existing 50 foot right-of-way, and that the banks be graded to a 45 degree angle to enhance visibility of cars at the en trance. Allen Crane of Warrenton, general superintendent for Rider Construction Company, a firm that does construction and improvement of roads, was recognized as an expert witness. He testified that he was asked by Saltonstall to prepare a cost estimate for repairing and widening the roadway, a proposal he presented on June 24, 1983. Crane gave the dimensions of the proposed new roadway as a 16 foot riding surface with three foot shoulders. The project would entail grading, ditching, extension of existing culverts and in some sections, excavation on one side and filling of the other. Where necessary, straw bales would be provided to prevent siltation and erosion with slopes then seeded and then mulched according to Crane. “Under normal conditions, we wouldn’t impair access (over the roadway) for more than five minutes at any one time...I understood we would be working under traffic when I made this proposal,” said Crane, adding that he estimated the project would take 10 days to complete. The improvement proposed by Saltonstall “would make the road a lot safer,” Crane continued. “I’ve been up there a few times and at the blind curve (where Spellman was working when he was shot) I’ve had to back up myself.” That section would take one to one-and-ahalf days to finish with the same maximum five minute delay for traffic, he said. Under cross examination, Crane acknowledged that widening the nding surface to 16 feet with three foot shoulders and one foot ditch At the conclusion of testimony, the court made a site visit to the property on Route 729. As described by the attorneys and witnesses, the section of the right-ofway through the Kidwell property is in the best condition of the entire strip, though extremely narrow in spots with a steep drop on one side. Further up the mountain, the roadway deteriorates to a dirt track with neither ditches nor shoulders. After viewing the contested right-of-way, court adjourned without either side offering a final argument. Judge Robinson set a 36 day deadline for filing additional memorandum and responses. “The court will pick this matter up after the first of the year,” he concluded. 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From Memory To Myth: Original Play Succeeds As Celebration By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock New* Staff Writer 'Hie original play, “Voices of Rappahannock,” written and directed by Catherine Kiley to celebrate the sesquicentennial, opened Friday at the Gay Street Theater. In the program, Kiley sets the scene for this.unusual production by saying, “ ‘Voices’ takes place in the misty area of the past called memory. The subject is how people feel about their past, rather than a portrayal of the history of proven facts. The stories are the making of myth, as told from one person to another, one generation to another, sifted through many hearts, and finally acquiring the value of a time that will never be again.” This intent was carried out well from the start. The play opened with 87-yearold Doris Jennings entering with Benji Roy and Missy Shanks, two little black children cast as her grandchildren. Doris sat in her rocking chair and began to tell what life was like in Rappahannock long ago. Her simple delivery was like a documentary. One could easily imagine the many other elderly Rappahannock residents whose oral history interviews formed the foundation for the play’s plot. The set included a freestanding chimney with vines climbing it that stood by itself on the darkened stage to show the ruins where the mountain people’s homes had been destroyed—by disasters, government projects or the passage of time. But when the chimney was spun around its seemingly real fire showed the warmth of the homes inhabited by the characters. 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A homeowner is not about to wrap up his house, put it in his station wagon and take off! Sure, homes can be moved, but that’s a major operation involving much time and effort. No one would try something like that. Or WOULD they? There’s a classic story told in real estate circles about a farmer who was afraid he might default. He figured that buildings attached to the land could also be disattached. So he built the various buildings on skids! He defaulted, and promptly hauled the buildings on the skids away! The court, however, held that even though the buildings were not physically on the land, they still were covered by all the terms of the mortgage. The farmer was foreclosed! 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. as each scene unfolded. Period costumes added the final touch to perfection. Credits for the costumes went to the Washington Thrift Store, Pali Delavitt, Sam O’Connor and the elementary school. Powerful And Moving The most powerful and emotionally moving part of the drama portrayed the Woodville tornado of 1929. Members of the RCES drama mini-class played those children who were killed by the sudden storm. Their teacher, played by Julie Burke, had never seen such a storm before and tried to keep them calm. But the special effects of thunder, lightning and wind kept the audience far from calm. The power and impact of the scene was greatly enhanced by a song “Tornado” which was written and performed by Bill Abernathy, an extremely talented local musician. Then when the children started dying in the aisles and were carried away by the adults, there were few dry eyes. Another moving scene in a different way was the confrontation between moonshiner Robert Pritchard and outsider Freeman Allen. After getting over his suspicion of the stranger, Pitchard offered to share his liquor. Allen reciprocated and was no longer a stranger, for the moonshiner was able to identify him precisely by the taste of his brew. We won’t say how for it would spoil the suspence for those who are going to see the show this weekend. We will say that Pritchard and Allen were two audience favorites, as was Waldron O’Connor cast as George Brown. O’Connor opposed establishing the county seat at Woodville because the county seat is “no place to raise children,” what with the “poker playin’ and likker drinkin’.” ^During the scene called “Court f)ay” the cards and drinks come out, showing just how wild Washington was in those olden times. High school students Julie Burke and Jimmy Free man were among the most polished performers and all of the grade students were strong in their parts. Toddler Jeremy Marshall was popular in his acting debut. Valerie Bayne was exceptional as the wife who watched the neighbors homes bum down when the land was confiscated and cleared to establish Shenandoah National Park. Bayne together with Jeanne Drevas, Nina Moore and Julie Burke pantomime hard housework in another scene featuring “The Work Song” by Kate and Anna McGarrigle in which “they worked so hard they died standing up.” The pantomime and dance segments are generally quite effective, especially the Virginia Reel and period 20s dances. The latter is done to a rare 60-yearold recording of the Sperryville Jazz Band—a find that would have made the evening worth while even without the rest of the fine moments. 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The device doesn’t work in an otherwise realistic play and confuses the audience. What might be seen as another fault of the play is actually a virtue. The uneven performance of the cast members is the result of blending first-time performers with old-time pros, which is, after all, what amateur theater is all about. Director Kiley deserves credit for bringing out the best in each. She received that credit on opening night when the cast called her to the stage and presented her with a bouquet in gratitude. The warm applause she and the cast received from the audience adequately gaged the public response. If the intent was to remind residents of their roots in Rappahannock, the play was a success. For the audience left not discussing their private lives or even the powerful special effects and music, but rather reminiscing over the county’s history and almost competing to see who knew more about Rappahannock—a fitting activity during the county’s 150th birthday. “Voices of Rappahannock” continues December 9-10 at the Gay Street Theater. Admission is $4.50 for the general public and $2.50 for seniors and students. The play is sponsored by RAAC and was funded by the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities and Public Policy. Jail Contractor (Continued from Page 1) tract was awarded last summer. Initially, Baug- “■ han claimed rights to all materials removed from the jail during the project. However, Commonwealth’s Attorney Douglas Baumgardner, legal advisor to the Board of Supervisors, advised the local governing body in July that the county retained ownership of salvage. Baumgardner also met with the contractor on the issue, according to architect Hunter Spencer. There the matter stood until last month when the board learned that the jail contractor had removed materials retrieved from the jail to a warehouse in Page County. The supervisors directed that Baughan return the salvage to the court house parking lot. On Monday, they repeated that directive. Crystal clear HOLIDAY CHEER Teleflora's new Crystal Caddy Bouquet. Fresh greens, holly and flowers in an elegant sculpted-inFrance crystal caddy. Great for ice, candy or snacks. Call us today. We'll send it anywhere in the country. Send the Crystal Caddy Bouquet for Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 25. m Fussed Florist, Inc. 201 Second St. Front Royal 635-4193 OlbleOoBL ■ a recmcved acnnoc ■ Jail Will Be Ready tuonunuect trom l’age 1 visors, included a dozen mattresses and pillows, 24 blankets. 3(5 sheets, two dozen pillowcases, mattress covers, towels and washcloths, 20 chairs and two tables for the davroom, a television table and two secretary's chairs. "No one will be able to go into the prisoners' area with a gun on so we’ll need a place for the deputies to put theirs." Runtin explained. The final item on the list was a television for the prisoners’ dayroom— either a black and white set for $200 or a color set for $400. The black and white TV brought the total for jail furnishings to $2,543. Something To Do "Do we have to provide a television set?” asked Supervisor H. B. Wood. Sheriff Buntin acknowledged that Department of Corrections guidelines call for a television. “They don't recommend a basketball court either (estimated in Cilimber (Continued from Page 1 Affairs from VPI&SU, he went to work for Virginia First Savings and Loan Association in January of 1977 where he eventually became branch manager and assistant vice-president of the Association’s Ashland Branch. He returned to VPI&SU in September of 1979, completing his master’s coursework in September of 1981. Cilimberg is married to the former Barbara Dale Horsley of Richmond. Jobless Rale (Continued from Page 1 The national unemployment rate for October was 8.4 percent compared to 5.4 percent in Virginia. Although the national rate decreased somewhat, the rates in the state and in the ninth planning district rose somewhat. VEC officials said a seasonal upswing in unemployment was considered normal as activity in the garment and construction industries decreased. The state rate was also affected by the drought’s impact on crop harvesting and processing. the change order at $375.(XM. lint we've got to have something for the prisoners to do in the exercise yard. They can't just stand around and stare at the blacktop. 1 think we have to have something in the dayroom too. We plan to have books and magazines but most jails around here have a TV. Some have more than one set." he told the supervisors. The vote to approve the furnishings as proposed— with a black and white television—w as unanimous. Returning to the salvage issue, Spencer said that the contractor wanted clarification on ownership of the materials retrieved from the jail and now stored in Page County warehouse. "If you make a list of the things you want, he would consider returning the items," the architect reported. "1 don’t understand how Mr. Baughan could consider the items were his in the first place unless they were specifically given to him by the county," said Clilkev. "The difference between salvage and debris should be sj>ecified in the contract,” countered Spencer, noting that it hadn't been included in the agreement between Baughan and the county. “We made no mention of how things were supposed to be removed. They could have been ripped out and disposed of." If Baughan "carefully re moved" items from the jail, it was "because they had some value—and he knew that," (lilkey countered. “They l>elong to the county... We want everything that's been taken away returned." The proposed change order was approved unanimously with the reference to salvage materials deleted. SPAGHETTI DINNER Thursday, December 15,1983 From 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the Elementary School All You Can Eat $5.00 Adult Single Serving $4.00 Child Single Serving $2.00 (under 10 years old) Benefitting the Seventh Grade Trip To Williamsburg Following the Dinner, a Ham and T. V. are to he given away at 7:30 P.M., prior to the Christinas Program. i i NOTICE ATTENTION ALL DOG OWNERS RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC Dr. P.M. Graves will be at Rappahannock Recreation Center on Rt. 211, Washington DATE - Saturday, December 17,1983 TIME-10 A.M. to 11 A.M. 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%appai?annnck Ncuih An Indeppndpni Npwsoaoer Established 1877 Publisher Every Thursday ARTHURW ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T TOLER Exec Vice Pres DAPHNE I HUTCHINSON. Editor/Gen Mgr BARBARAC BURKE. Office Manager To Subscribe Write or Phone Washington, 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': 12 years $1 00: over 2 years S3.00(if available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Bldg . Washington. Va 22747 HOURS: 8 30 a m. to 5:30 p m . Mon Fri. Published byT/Varrenton Printing & Publishing Company. Inc Member Audit Bureau of Circulation - J Take Me To A Doctor By EUGENE McCarthy The philosopher-historian’s observation that “Art imitates life” has long been accepted Now it appears that leisure imitates work, not just in its pleasant satisfaction but also in troubles and pain. While OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Agency of the federal government, labors early and late, manfully and womanfully, to protect workers from dangers to health and safety in factories and other work areas, ranging from black lung and asbestos poisoning to toilet seats, ladders, and mop pails, pain causing and disabling afflictions multiply in the world of leisure, play and also in the arts. One of the most publicized of the leisure sports induced ailments is “tennis elbow”, the treatment of which has become a growth industry for specialists in orthopedics. In the past, physical disorders resulting from excessive sports activities were kept more or less secret for fear of ridicule and public disfavor. Such disorders. some at least, have taken on social significance and become marks of status for those afflicted, as the Hapsburg jaw distinguished that family for centuries and gout was accepted as a mark of membership in upper class British society in the 18th and 19th centuries. The common counterpart of “tennis elbow” has long been known in work rooms of the needle trades and along assembly lines. Surfer’s knots, the distinguishing lumps on ankles and shins caused by kneeling on surf boards, affect fewer persons than does the tennis elbow. It is more exclusive, but basically is of the same nature as afflictions suffered by persons \^ho pursue or perform ordinary labors. Roughly comparable to surfers knots, Dr. Sudhaker Rao of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit says is “ladder shins”, found in painters, window washers and persons who install automatic garage doors. The latter disability is in some respects like long recognized workrelated disorders such as 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. “house-maid’s knee,” “bargeman’s bottom” and “bar-tender’s elbow.” Disorders in body functions resulting from gambling and from playing modern electronic and other games have grown in numbers and severity to the point that they too are receiving medical attention. The leading study thus far publicized is one by Dr. Gary Myerson of Atlanta’s Emorv University and the disability has been given a name “Arcade Arthritis,” a condition which manifests itself principally in inflamed tendons in arms and hands. Dr. Myerson reports that he does not consider video games as inherently dangerous and does not recommend football or baseball as alternatives for most persons. “Cuber’s Thumb”, a swelling of the thumb resulting from prolonged manipulation of the Rubik cube, has also received medical recognition. Gamblers and those who assist them are always showing signs of occupational and recreational-caused disintegration. A podiatrist reports that foot problems among workers and gamblers at Atlantic City casinos (he notes that the same is true in Reno and in Las Vegas) are reaching “epidemic proportions.” The expert in this field of medicine and health is Dr. Leonard Hymes of Pleasantville, New Jersey. According to the doctor, this foot condition, known as “casino feet”, is now, recog nized as a “status symbol” in the gambling fraternity. Dentists, bargers, beauty operators, bank tellers suffer from the same affliction but in their case, since the condition is one that arises from occupational activities within the range of'authority of OASHA, it does not merit status recognition for them. More serious in their implications for culture and for the arts are two afflictions, actually occupational hazards for some persons, reported recently in medical journals. One affects flute players. Labelled “flutist’s neuropathy,” it is marked by numbness of the left index finger and is considered a minor threat to chamber music. The other is called “Gama leg.” The first case of “gama leg” to be clearly identified, diagnosed and named was that of a woman musician whose supper left leg fell asleep as she practiced on a stringed instrument known as the Viola Da Gama, a close musical relative to the cello. The medical expert on this subject l^pne Dr. Philip Howard, who wrote of it in an recent “New England Journal of Medicine.” Dr. Howard’s report does not say whether the condition is one that occurs only in female Viola Da Gama players or why it affects only the left leg. Further study may be required, but the disability seen as though it were very much like a similar disability suffered by milk maids in the pre-milking machine days when they worked from a one, two or three legged stool, holding the milk pail between their knees. Taken all together these reports clearly indicate that medical research has not become hide-bound or narrow and restricted in its scope. They at least suggest that the criticism of doctors (begun by W. C. Fields decades ago when in one of his movies he fell off a circus wagon and as he lay on the ground in evident pain, cried out in his agony, “It’s Wednesday,” Take me to a golf course. I need a doctor”) is not justified. Praise For Voices And Morning Side To the editor: Your regular Rappahannock New s Drama critic will no doubt have a review of the play Voices of Rappahannock which opened last Friday night. I shall not repeat much of what that reviewer is sure to say, but some things can bear repeat - ings and the use of superlatives. For example: the writing and directing...outstanding: staging and scenery...dominated by a huge stone chimney left standing in the woods, so realistic you want to climb onto the stage and feel its texture, and brilliantly innovative, the way it can instantly become a fireplace with pots cooking a meal over an open fire; special sound and lighting effects... so realistic, especially in the scene depicting one of Rappahannock’s most tragic and awesome storms, put the audience into the experience along with the excellent actors (It comes as a revelation to witness such dramatic talent among the children. ); original music by local musicians... country blues by John Jackson, and songs like “I’ve got a Mountain Out My Window” and “Tornado” bv Bill Abernathy and Ron Wilson which reveal a sensitivity to and an accord with the Spirit of Rappahannock Past which borders on the uncanny; EVERYONE who worked on the production, from script, to actors, technicians. designers, consultants, costume, props, make-up, dancers, musicians, and behind-the-scenes assistants...all deserve our gratitude and a portion of the praise. The play will be performed tomorrow night and Saturday night at Gay St. Theatre and I highly recommend it to anybody who has not yet seen it. It must be true that if you want a sure hit, tell people about themselves. Or tell them about their Grandmas and Granddads, or about their neighbors, or about the local gossip, past or present. At any rate, I hope Ms. Hutchinson and Reynolds won’t be too modest to print this comment on The Morning Side of The Mountain. For anybody living in Rappahannock, and especially for those of us who remember “back a-ways”, this book is sure to be a pure delight. It is a compilation of many articles and stories that have apreared during this Anniversary year in Rapp. News, and they have already been enjoyed as they appeared. Rut here is a case where the total is far more than the sum of its part£. There are additional short anticdotes, comments and opinions by a great number of citizens that give the earlier printed parts a cohesiveness...or you might say, a sort of “fabric” in which the fibers, colors, textures and original weaving patterns come from the land, climate, traditions and human spirit that have made our county what it is today. I’m predicting that other readers will be reluctant to put the book down once they have started reading, as I was! HELEN KILBY Sperryville Our Rappahannock Heritage— Most Precious Gift Lost To the editor: It's been slightly over a year since Ranee Spellman was shot down while work-, ing for his employer. Certainly his death has promoted much discussion and written commentary relative to the events that led to his death. I'nfortunately, the puzzle depicting exactly how Ranee died probably will never be complete. Thus one's personal viewpoint of the obvious waste of a young man’s life is heavily influenced by what one reads—and so it is. Mrs. Diane Kidwell’s comments (Rappahannock News, letters to the editor. November 17) seemed particularly void of remorse for the deed she admitted committing. She acknowledged that she did not expect everyone to know all the facts and understand her case. I suggest that there are at least two people persons who know all the facts of her case—Mrs. Kidwell and Ranee Spellman and Ranee is dead. It now appears that nobody will ever know all the facts. Perhaps Mrs. Kidwell could have squeezed an additional line in right after the "facts" paragraph. It could have read: “This whole mess is the result of a serious judgement error for whichJ am truly sorry.” Mrs. Kidwell stated that she shot Ranee “because I was afraid I was going to die when he reached for his gun." How did she know he was carrying a gun? Was it ever confirmed that he was reaching for a *gun which just happened to be in a holster under several layers of clothing? Perhaps he was reaching for a cigarette. When in doubt,-do we shoot first and then endeaver to find out what really happened—after the fact? A recent TV movie called “The Day After” made many of us hope that our world leaders exercise better judgement and restraint: Whether justice has heen served relative to Ranee’s death is not for me to decide. A jury was selected to accomplish this task—and they did. A talented young man in the prime of his life is dead—the result of a simple misunderstanding. I wonder what message this type of justice will send to those who may be in a similar situation in the future? What will their decision be? People must believe that our most precious blessing is life itself. It is a gift of God—a gift that no human being can rightfully take from another. Ranee Spellman lost this most precious gift—over a right-of-way dispute. FLOYD GRIGSBY Castleton Act Of Civic Vandalism To the editor: I was distressed to read in The Rappahannock News of November 24th that the Town Council has demanded that the owners of The Inn destroy the shade trees and shrubs so recently planted on their property in the center of town. This focal part of Washington had begun to drown in an ubiquitous asphalt sea and already bore a resemblance to the Northern Virginia Shopping Center or Royal Plaza or nowhere in particular. The Inn made a notable contribution to the town by commissioning a landscape plan which was carefully designed to improve the appearance not only of the Inn building but of the whole surrounding area. Although the planting is not yet fully developed, it is already apparent that it will be successful and attractive. Is the Town Council so ashamed of the unique qualities of Washington that it aspires to imitate a typical suburban development? The bulldozing of the planters to return the town center to a large treeless parking lot is a determined first step in that direction. People visit Washington because it is different - very few come here to look at cars. We owe it to the spirit of this place to cherish it and not wantonly or thoughtlessly to destroy the very qualities which distinguish it from other less fortunate towns. This also makes sound commercial sense. Two additional parking, spaces surely cannot justify such an act of civic vandalism which in time and with other similar decisions can only reduce the quality of life for all who live here and all who care about the town. I beg the Council to reconsider its decision. WILL HOARE Flint Hill NRA Supported To the editor: One unfortunate remark stands out in Mr. George Bowles’ otherwise excellent commentary concerning illegal, unethical and unsportsmanlike "hunting” practices. Having written that, "somewhat surprisingly,” an organization affiliated with the National Rifle Association protested Frank Sutton's outrageous directive to Virginia game wardens, Mr. Bowles has demonstrated by his surprise that he has little knowledge, if any, of what the NBA stands for aside, no doubt, from the Association’s well-known position relative to the Second Amendment to the I'.S. Constitution. i Few of today’s breed of journalists are interested in knowing anything good about the NR A, preferring, instead, to let blind prejudice govern when they venture onto the subject of that organization. It is very much to Mr. Bowles’ credit that he was objective enough—and fair enough— to have reported something creditable about the National Rifle Association. He could easily have ignored altogether the NRA’s connection with the protest. Mr. Bowles should not have been surprised, however: Every would-be member of the National Rifle Association must put his or her signature to a pledge the final clause of which reads: “...and that, if admitted to membership, I will fulfill the obligations of good sportsmanship and good citizenship.” And let me add that, were it not necessary for the National Rifle Association to expend such an enormous amount of time, effort, and money defending the Constitutional right of honest U.S. citizens simply to own firearms, it would then be free to launch a full-scale campaign against the contemptible practices Mr. Bowles so correctly deplores. JOHN CADWALADER, JR. Woodville -From Both BarrelsPush For More Education Money By GEORGE BOWLES It is impossible to say at this time just how the money will be raised, but there appears to be a growing consensus that the 1984 General Assembly will be called upon to ante up millions of dollars in new funds to meet the state’s growing demand for better educational services. That was the clear signal from a three-day “Commonwealth Conference on Education” which ended last week in Richmond. The gathering, called by Gov. Chuck Robb, was the first full-dress assemblage on the subject since Gov. Mills E. Godwin Jr. convened a similar conclave in 1967. The issue then was how to end Virginia’s decades of neglect of its educational systems and bring them, at last, into the 20th century. The issue at last week’s meeting was how to prepare the state for the accelerated demands in education which will be manifest in the closing years of the century. Like Godwin’s ambitious program, which brought a vast upgrading of both the public school system and higher education, the Robb program is going to cost money, and that money will be hard to come by. Raising it will be doubly difficult now because the need is less easily defined and the economic conditions of to day are very differcent from those ot the boom period of the late 1960s. Robb’s immediate priority is raising the salaries of both public school teachers and state college faculty members by 10 percent in both years of the 19K4-K6 budget period. He wants to tailor curricula at all levels to the growing needs of the high-tech age and involve the private sector and the business community in determining what these needs will be. Another goal is to make certain that all economic and cultural levels benefit from this change, and that no group is penalized by it. He invoked the words of Gov. Godwin at the 1967 conference in calling education the “great equalizer.” Finally, as Secretary of Education John Casteen put it, the Robb administration wants Virginians to understand that the public school and higher education systems of the state must be treated as an integrated whole; that progress for either requires that they work in tandem and move forward together. The 400 or so lawmakers, state officials and educators attending the conference warmly applauded the goals, but the issue of funding was raised again and again. It was obviously the Banquo’s ghost at the gov ernor s education banquet. The governor has already outlined his tentative executive budget for the 1984-86 budget period. It conies to roughly $15.5 billion, up about $2 billion from the 1982-84 figure. The total budget is made up of two funds, the Non-General and the General. The $7.7 billion General Fund is derived mainly from individual and corporate income taxes and sales taxes. This is the kitty out of which education is primarily funded, and in the next biennium the education system is targeted to receive $4.2 billion, or a 55 percent slice of the General Fund pie. This is an increase of 20.3 percent over the dollar amount allocated for 1982-84. Still, there was a general sentiment at the conference that the education target budget is too thinly drawn, and that far more money will be needed if the governor’s objectives are to be achieved. There was also rumbling about a coming battle between the State Board of Education and the Council of Higher Education when the lawmakers come to town in January. The board runs the public schools and the council governs the colleges and universities. The competition between them for available education dollars could become intense. Interviewed at the conclusion of the conference, Del. Dorothy McDiarmid of Fairfax, Chairman of the House Education Committee, put the matter bluntly, “Yes,” she said. “We need more money for education. There is no question in my mind that we do. The people should be communicating with their delegates and letting them know how they prefer that it be raised." Dr. Ronald Carrier, president of James Madison University, in a speech kicking off the conference, had one proposal. He suggested that a “sunset tax" be enacted to raise $500 million dollars to fund educational improvement in the years ahead. After the money was raised, according to his plan, the tax would be re peaieu. In a separate news conference early in the week. Sen. William T. Parker of Chesapeake became the first lawmaker to go public with a specific tax recommendation. He wants a one percent hike in the sales tax to fund education and other needs. Senate Majority Leader Hunter Andrews of Hampton had earlier announced his support for a bond issue to raise the needed money. How does Gov. Robb feel about all this? Interviewed at the conclusion of the conference, he left the door open for the approval of a tax increase of some kind. “I’ve always indicated,” he said, “that we will remain open to any good ideas. We’ll give them all thoughtful and prayerful consideration, and if we find a need for that course of action or others are present, I won’t hesitate to recommend it.” Well, the educators are convinced that the need is present, and a “full court press” is in progress to create the political environment necessary for the appropriate gubernatorial recommendation and the legislature’s approval. Thus, given the legitimacy of the cause and lack of opposition to it in the top councils of government, it appears that the 1984 session may be a tax-raising General Assembly. And since the next legislative elections are nowtwo years away, there probably won’t be too much political blood on the floor w hen it’s over. Generosity Appreciated To the editor: Once again, Thanksgiving Day was brightened for many families in Rappahannock County because of the generousity of those in the community willing to share. The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the many people who donated food, money and time. I would like to take this opportunity to give a special note of appreciation to the students of Wakefield. They donated an extraordinary amount of food items. Along with that, the senior class, of their own initiative, made a money donation. These students should be a source of pride to their parents, their educators and their community • MARY WILKINS L

JV Panthers Buried By Page By jim McCullough Rappahannock New* Special Writer Rappahannock’s junior varsity basketball team fell to the Page Panthers in a one-sided contest last Friday, 52-33. Coach Greg Waters blamed the loss in the season opening away game to nonexistent defense on Rappahannock’s part and super effort by Page’s Center, Dodson, who dominated the boards and poured in bucket after bucket. Both teams began with full court presses. Rapp’s Chucky Jenkins scored first for w hat proved to be about the only RCHS lead of the night. The Rappahannock squad dug its own grave falling into early foul trouble and putting Page in the bonus one-and-one situation at the free throw line with 2:41 left in the first quarter. Page led at the end of the first period, 14-12, and it w as all downhill from there for RCHS. At the start of the second period, Rappahannock lost point guard H. B. Wood to a twisted ankle. His substitute wasn’t even dressed out due to a shoulder injury so Waters had to move shooting guard Gary Jackson to point which limited his scoring and manuverability. By the end of the half, RCHS had three players with three fouls apiece and Page was up 30-19. When the third period opened, the home team had already locked and barred the door to victory for Rappahannock. The Junior Panthers from Sperryville continued to foul, again putting their opponents in the bonus before the third quarter expired. With extra shots from the foul line, Page doubled Rapp’s tally, 42-21. One of Rappahannock’s only bright spots was the play of eighth graders Mike Derrin and Godfrey Williams. Coming off the bench, they held their own against Turkey Ridge A Success To the editor: As a runner, I wish to thank Phillip Strange, the Castleton Fire Department and Rescue Squad and the entire community of Castleton for the outstanding job they did in putting on last weekend’s Turkey Ridge Roadrace. All too often we runners go to a race to find that the race seems an afterthought to the goal of making money. Many times the courses are badly marked, run through high traffic areas, the course monitors and timers don’t know or care what their duties are, the finishing times are inexcusably inaccurate and the runners are forgotten as soon as they finish. But at Castleton, the course was beautiful (and safe), the monitors on the course were helpful and obviously knew what to do, the finishing times were prompt and right on the mark. The warm and clean fire hall was gratefully appreciated by the runners and the homemade goodies were delicious and reasonably priced. Everybody connected with the race was friendly and it made the race a lot of fun. • In short, the race was as well run as any small race I have attended, and was the best first time race I have ever seen. From talking with the other runners, I know that they had a good time and many of them said that they would be back for the Second Annual Turkey Ridge Run. Runners always tell other runners about the good races they go to and I am sure that next year’s race will have two or three times this year’s number of participants. Once again, congratulations to Castleton for a job well done, and I am proud that now Rappahannock has an excellent road race in the fall to go with the just as excellent Fodderstack Classic in the spring. FRANK REYNOLDS Washington Complete Results For Turkey Ridge Road Race In Next Week’s Paper. The Chain Saw Kin *15 Carry Case FREE! when you buy a Super 2 Homelite Chain Saw Right now, if you buy any one of these selected Homelite chain saws, it’ll come completely assembled and factory-tuned. And you’ll get this convenient carry case — FREE! 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Decembers. 1983 o “An Inch” Costs Panthers Opener By jim McCullough Rappahannock News Special Writer The Rappahannock boys varsity basketball team lost its season opener in Page last Friday in a close and hard fought contest. Coach Doyle Dawson was pleased with his squad’s play, especially on the defensive end of the court. “The margin in the game was an inch and the only difference in the contest was that it went down as a ‘W’ (win) for them and an ‘L’ (loss) for us.” said Dawson. The Rappahannock Panthers got rolling early with a steal by Jeff Porter. The speedy guard proceeded to drive the length of the court and sink a jumper from the baseline. Then Rapp’s defensive machine went into motion, torcing the Pape Panthers to turn the ball over their next two possessions. But the Rappahannock boys failed to capitalize on either mistake. Still, they managed to increase the margin to 7-12 at the end of the first quarter. The second period opened with Page converting from the tip. Then Rappahannock exploded, scoring first from a fast break by Clarence Pendleton and then on a steal and a bucket from Porter who had an outstanding night with four steals, three rebounds, five assists and eight points. Porter stole the ball again as soon as Page was given possession after the score, this time, he passed to Tommy Sisk for two, bringing the tally to 9-18 with the clock —Rappahannock News Photo/D. Hutchinson TURKEY RIDGE RUNNERS from RCHS included (left to right) track coach Ann Spieker, Maria Roemer, Karen Ludwick and David Fishbein. showing 6:31 left in the half. It was here that Rappahannock could have buried Page, according to Dawson. "But the team just doesn’t have that killer instinct yet." he noted. 5 Minute Cold Streak Instead of killers, the RCHS Panthers turned into icebergs. The visitors from Sperrvville froze, committing their fifth team foul and sending Page into the bonus with 6:07 left. They then helped Page claw back on top, 19-18, as they went for five long minutes without putting the ball through the net at Rappahannock’s end of the court. It wasnt until the clock ticked down to 1:30 in the half that Rapp’s Rob Brown broke the ice with two free throws and a jumper from the baseline. Page bounced back and scored with three seconds left to bring the home team within one, 21-22 at the buzzer. Page reclaimed the lead in the third quarter on a steal; Rapp grabbed it back, 29-30 with 3:12 in the period. But Page wouldn’t be denied. The home team Panthers tied the score at 32 with 12 seconds showing and then won the opening tip of the fourth period. They went back in front at the charity stripe on their way to an impressive 14 of 16 free throws for the evening. (The RCHS squad shot just 50 percent, connecting on four of eight.) The advantage switched back and forth between the two teams well into the fourth period. Finally opening a four point gap, 3X-42, on shots by Pendleton and Brown Rappahannock’s Panthers looked like they’d break away. The home town boys appeared rattled, air balling a shot that was re covered by Rappahannock, but they came back with a steal and went coast to coast to pull within two, 40-42. 16 Turnovers The Rappahanock squad once again turned the ball over, one of 16 for the game, and Page converted to tie the tally at 42 with a minute left. Then the home Panthers stole again, this time an inbounds pass from Sisk to Tommy Jenkins. They proceeded to run the clock down from 55 to 12 seconds, successfully keeping the ball from a diving, scrambling Porter and then called a time out to set up the final playIt was a pass to Page’s Painter who hit a jumper for the final two of his game high 13 points. Rappahannock called a time out with eight seconds left to try to squeeze Lady Luck into sending the contest, into overtime. Porter brought the ball down court to the paint. No one broke for a pass. He was forced to take a jumper that bounced around the rim, almost went through the hoop as IU’HS fans held their breaths, and then bounced back out into the hands of Sisk. He took a rushed jumper that was just off the mark as time ran out Coach Dawson attributed the 14-42 loss to poorly executed offense and the al> sense of starter Ken Kstes. who first missed pre-season practices with an injured to*1 and now is out with a slipped disk. Dawson hopes to have Kstes ready for Friday's game against rival William Monroe, the coach's alma mater. Clarence Pendleton took top scoring honors for Rappahannock in the opener with 12. Rob Brown hit double figures at 10. Porter and Sisk each chipped in eight and Mike Deltlrosso added four to the RCHS tally. SHERIFF'S SALE 1971 Ford Pickup Serial #F10GEJ80874 and all tools, parts and equipment in vehicle 1971 Chevy Malibu Serial #136371B142747 1979 Datsun 310-X Serial #KHN10022537 Saturday, Dec. 17, 1983 11 A.M. 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Fill Stockings With Care At Washington s Shops A shopping trip to Washington, you say? And all the stores are within walking distance? No crwds and no traffic? To quality for reasonable prices? And the sales people helpful and cooperative? You must be talking about THE Washington, the first Washington, the Washington of Virginia. Shops in the historic little town turn gift buying chores into a pleasure. They offer ideas for every price range, from the youngster who has to stretch an allowance to reach Mom, Dad and Sister to the more affluent purchaser who can affort to splurge at Christmas. Morgan Zale covers both ends of that spectrum at her Antiques and Upholstery shop in the log cabin at the edge of Avon Hall. For those on a shoestring, 75 cents to $2 buys a vintage postcard or old sheet music perfect for a framed picked up at a flea market or dime store. She has vintage clothing of the same period as well, at prices slightly higher but still very reasonable. The upstairs rack holds chiffon evening dresses, silk scarfs, knitted sweaters and skirts, a beaded dress for the flapperat-heart, capes (one in black velvet and ermine with muff to match) and a seequined vest. She has a selection of evening shoes and hats to finish off the vintage look. And for men, there are pleated wool trousers, tuxedo shirts, vests and jackets. For a special youngster or the young at heart grownup who'd be tickled by an unusual yard decoration, Morgan has handmade whirlygigs. A guest of wind or a twist of the wrist will send the propellor spinning, turning the drive shaft to start the farmer milking his cow. There are more little wooden men who crank cars, walk dogs and drive tractors. Going further up the price scale, the shop carries Morgan’s had sewn comforters and a collection of antique furniture. All the furniture is on sale right now, making this an excellent time to chose that empire Victorian couch or a tufted chaise lunge for the bedroom. And for that man who wants to have his favorite recliner recovered or the woman who has postponed and postponed having the time worn sofa redone, Mor gan has a special gift—a oneof-a-kind, personalized gift certificate for reupholstering a piece of furniture. Her hours at the cabin are “catch as catch can” but call her at 675-3753 and she’ll be happy to meet anyone at any time. Walking up the street into the heart of town, shoppers pass the The Inn at Little Washington, the county’s show case restaurant praised by newspapers and magazines from the other Washington to the Big Apple. The gift buyer who wants to surprise a lucky someone with the meal of a lifetime can arrange a prepaid dinner with proprietors Reinhardt Lynch and Patrick O’Connell. More personalized, oneof-a-kind gift certificates for a facial, hair styling, permanent or manicure are available at The Beauty Box across the street. Also in the Washington Square minimall, shoppers can find mint sets for a stamp collector at the Washington Post Office. And at Nature’s Foods and Cafe next door, Rae Haase has Oriental curios, fresh baked Christmas and French bread, natural beauty products, herb teas, spices, dried fruits and nuts. Country Heritage in the basement of the Clopton House should be on the list of places to visit even for those who have finished their Christmas shopping. Nan and Jim Tomlinson have three trees decorated—Victorian, country and Smithsonian. They have stockings as well, hung by the stairway with care, both knit and Victorian velvet and lace. At every turn, there are gifts, gifts and more gifts, quality crafts fashioned by Nan’s suppliers around the nation. Country Heritage has hand-made ornaments for the tree, dolls, stuffed animals, pottery, quilted vests and handbags to match, pinnafors for little girls, fabric picture frames, baskets, a village for the model train collector, wreaths, pillows, shiny wooden apples and much, much more. For kids on a limited budget. Nan offers one of the best buys in the county—hand dipped candles from 59 to 89 cents a pair in a rainbow of colors. For the cook who wants the aroma of herbs and spices to fill the kitchen, she has spice hotplates, another bargain at $8.50. Stock includes birdnests for $6.98 by Pat Nicholson who does the Victorian horticulture displays for the Smithsonian Museum, tin candle sconces at $3.50 and oven “push and pulls” for $3. And for Dad, Country Heritage has a reusable herb bath packet made just for soaking tired feet after they come out of smelly boots. In the Ice House, Mrs. Lillian Crews sells fabrics, notions, patterns, yarn, quilt backing — everything for the seamstress on a Christmas list. There’s special material for baby quilts and bibs that only needs binding sewn and stuffed animals — bunnies, rabbits and teddies — that need only to be stitched around the edges and stuffed before they’re put under the tree. She’s open Tuesday through Friday from noon until 5 and Saturday from 9:30 to 3. Between the Ice House and the Rappahannock News office, Linda Heimstra has expanded stock at her new shop just in time for the holidays. She offers her hand painted, originally designed hex signs to decorate a house or barn, a collection of beautifully hand crafted copper and brass jewelry by local artists and Jeanne Drevas’ pottery. To surprise the budding artist on someone’s Christmas list, she’ll also do a special order gift certificate for private art lessons. Linda’s shop is another with “catch as catch can” hours but she’s generally open weekday afternoons and early evenings and during the day on Saturday. The next stop on the walking shopping trip is Creations in the basement of the old post office building. Here Becky Burke has a broad selection of Bible and inspirational books, hard bound and paper back, for readers of all ages. She also has hand sewn aprons in a variety of styles and colors, tree decorations and her “pride and joy,” crocheted nativity scenes that are “perfectly child proof.” For the pint sized shopper, she has rainbow refrigerator magnets for 39 cents, perfect for Mom to use to display school papers and art work on the family’s refrigerator. Creations is open daily except Sunday. Heading back toward the Fodderstack Road, shoppers reach The Washington House of Reproductions. Here Fran and Charlie —Rappahannock News Photo/D Hutchinson HANDCRAFTED WHIRLYGIG from Morgan Zale’s antique and upholstery shop makes a perfect gift for a child or an attractive adornment for the front yard. It won’t show which way the wind’s blowing but it will move faster as the gusts get stronger. Eldred have lighting fixtures — wrought iron, crystal and brass, old, new and reproduced. Fran also has a selection of antiques and collectibles. For the young shoppers, there are little china knickknacks starting at $4 and wooden plaques writh color postcards of the court house and Montpelier for $2.99. Fine crafts at reasonable prices and handmade toys can also be found at Cabin Fever, just a few doors up from Washington House. Undiscovered by many local people, the little shop is open only on Saturdays from 11 to 5 and Sundays from 1 to 5. At either end of Main Street as it stretches to the outskirts of town sit Washington’s two old fashioned mercantile stores. Santa Claus will visit the Washington Cash Store next Saturday, December 17, and in preparation for his visit, Skippy Giles will have his special selection of Christmas candy ready. Seafood lovers can also place orders now for fresh, plump oysters that will arrive just ahead of Saint Nick’s return visit on Christmas Eve. The Cash Store also offers a selection of fine gifts tools, quality work clothes and other practical gifts. At the other end of Main Street approaching the highway, Clarence Baldwin's Grocery will offer its usual selection of good country cheeses, fresh fruit and lots of candy for stocking stuffers. On the other exit from Washington, hungry shoppers can stop for lunch at the Black Kettle Restaurant. Paul and Joan St. Clair will also arrange a personalized gift certificate for dinner out on the town. While shopping at home, don’t forget the general stores off the beaten track or outside the towns and villages. W&J Gracery in the F. T. Valley has some great buys: quilted flannel shirt jackets for $18.99, stocking caps from $1.99 to $4.59 and Kangaroos running shoes. For stocking stuffers a little bit out of the ordinary candy line, they have peanut brittle and chocolate covered peanuts. At Ralph Peyston’s Ben Venue Market and his wife Esther’s store at Laurel Mills, shoppers can find toys, games, household items and plenty of little surprises for the sock hung from the mantle. Esther offers a quality country Cheddar and for the gourmet, Ralph has the best price ..ground on artichoke hearts. James Dennis at Castleton, James Mills at Estes and Wilson Burke at Woodville all stock the complete line of general merchandise that customers have counted on from country stores for generations. At Mills Store, Edna Mills might possibly be persuaded to print a personalized gift certificate for refinishing a piece of furniture, but don’t wait until the •last minute. Word of her talents have spread across the county and she has more orders than she can handle For a specialty from , .Burke’s Store, shoppers can order fresh turkeys for the holiday or try one of the superbly cut steaks or roasts that Wilson is famous for. “Family” Business Has Gifts For The Family The air is full of the smells of Christmas at Faith Mountain Herbs and Antiques in Sperryville as a miniature army of workers swing into high gear preparing the orders placed by a growing number of drop-in and catalogue shoppers. Cloves, orange, cinnamon, spice, sandlewood, evergreen - the aromas are the first thing that strike visitors to the village’s Main Street shop. “We get used to it,” said Doris Jenkins, when asked if it was an added treat to work with the array of scents. “We take it for granted - just the same way that everyone who lives in Rappahannock takes the colors of the fall leaves for granted. We had a gentleman come in here one day and ask if we were charging for the smell. He said we ought to — it smelled sooo good.” “It’s like having your head in a perfume bottle.” That’s how Paula Klatko describes working at Faith Mountain. She’s been at Sherrie Woodward’s shop for three years, moving from behind-the-counter to bookkeeping to filling wholesale orders as the business has expanded. “Wholesale is wonderful. It’s so fast. I could keep busy all day just handling requests for dried herbs. People want them in bunches—mostly for appearances. Sherrie hit the market at the right point,” Klatko said. “The color catalogue this year gave Faith Mountain a big boost but the business grew so much last year without it,” she cpntinued. “It grew' who knows how much? If I had to put a figure on for last year, I’d say 1,000 percent and this year it will probably grow that much again.” Throughout most of the store, it’s a family business — but for the employees, not owner Sherrie Woodard. Mazie Clark and her daughter Charlotte Jenkins have been busy for months, assembling wreaths, bouquets, potpourries and Faith Mountain’s decorative and fashionable hats adorned with dried flowers. “I have three daughters and a granddaughter who work here. My husband works here too,” Mazie said. Another granddaughter, tenyear-old Jennifer, even gets in the act, running errands and doing odd jobs on weekends. None of Mrs. Clark’s’ family had any experience working with dried flowers and herbs when they were first employed at Faith Mountain. “Sherrie will show you her way and then she’ll say, ‘See what you can do with it now,” Mazie said, explaining her training sessions. “On the hats, we’re down to three different styles and we have basic colors we work with for each hat. Of course, we’ll do just about anything on a special order,” noted Charlotte Jenkins, » who now assists her boss with wreath-making demonstrations at local colleges and for area garden clubs and other groups. The arrangers have also mastered the skills of drying flowers and herbs. “We picked some of them to dry out of our garden,” reported Mazie. “Everything is ‘our’ here!” laughed her daughter. “We mean the garden out back behind the shop.” Using flowers and herbs picked from the hillside behind Faith Mountain and supplemental supplies from other local sources, the ladies turn the dried blooms and plants into a wide range of bright, one-of-arkind, sweet smelling and eye pleasing gifts.. They take shape in minutes as the artists weave stems and stalks back and forth. “We had wreaths lined up clear across the room,” noted Mazie in response to a compliment on her skill. “They’re taken out as fast as we can make them.” And the flow of all this business is kept under tab on the computer upstairs by Mazie’s granddaughter and Charlotte’s daughter, Rhonda Jenkins. After Woodard bought the computer, “a company programmer showed me how to use it. Now I’m on my third computer course at Lord Fairfax,” Rhonda said. The RCHS graduate handles the catalogue orders, printing mailing labels and invoices, takes care of billing and accounts receivable and keeps track of inventory, checking with the computer for what Faith Mountain needs to order and when. “Paula and I are the only ones here who are not related,” said Woodard of the Faith Mountain staff. “But we claim to be sisters,” she added with a grin. “I’m surprised and pleased with the family response. They’re all local people. I just gave them a free, creative environment and beautiful things come out of it.” “When I think of all the people employed here, it’s just like an industry,” Platko said. And while she fills the role of pretend sister to the boss for now, she may soon follow the tradition and truly leave Woodward as the only non-family at Faith Mountain. “I have a five year old daughter and she insists that when she gets old enough, she wants a job here; Klatko said. “She wants to work for Sherrie too.” (Faith Mountain offers a wide range of gifts to fit every pocketbook. At one end of the scale are spice oils beginning at $2 a bottle that will send wonderful smells wafting through the house with just a few drops sprinkled into a pot of water on the woodstove. At the other end are quality antiques. In between, Faith Mountain has pottery by Jeanne Drevas of Sperryville, dried flowers and herbs, baskets, rugs and shelf after shelf full of other items. ) A Christmas Open House Of Gifts And Fellowship The artists and crafters of Washington’s Rush River will again welcome old friends and new visitors to their Christmas open house this Saturday. The gathering is becoming a Rappahannock tradition. In years past, political sages James J. Kilpatrick and Eugene McCarthy have been the guests of honor, holding court at the long table in a side room as the crowds wound through to have the two authors sign copies of their latest books. This year, the spotlight shifts from the topical to the beautiful with featured artists June Jordan and Ginny Beyer, both members of the Cooperative. Jordan has long been famous locally for her delicate pottery in characteristic colors: finely glazed earth browns and tans, forest greens and sky blues. Her latest creations are more decorative than usual with striking designs similar to those of ancient Middle Eastern artists. The shelves will be full of the output of Jordan’s wheel and kiln. Also on display will be a more limited edition and lesser known side of her talents—a collection of bird forms. “I do a bird a year. If I had time. I’d do more.” Jordan explained. The birds—gentle ducks, fierce hawks and bold roosters— begin as wheel thrown pots and are then sculpted into shape. JUNE JORDAN will b< ists at Rush River’s house this Saturday. “There’s just something about birds that I like — especially barn yard birds and hawks,” Jordan said of her choice of subjects. She keeps chickens, pet chickens. “They’re not supposed to be but they are!” she admitted with a laugh. Since she and her husband, Wayne Jenkins, moved to Sperrvville, they’ve expanded their flock to include a batallion of roosters (Rooser Rob was one of their models for the forms on display) and a flotilla of ducks. Jordan’s feath GINNY BEYER, award winning quilter and author of books on quilting, will have examples of her work on display at Rush River’s open house this Saturday, December 10. More art than craft? “They’re both art and craft,” she emphasized. “Without knowing the craft, the skill of throwing, I couldn’t make the shapes." In the 1960s, Jordan studied with Marguerite Wildenhain, the world reknowned potter. “The third summer, I began working with bird forms. I kept it up off and on over the years, making owl pitchers or bird teapots.” The birds she makes now, however are art sculptures; they can’t be filled with cold milk or hot tea. ered friends are now taking temporary shelter m the ratters of the couple’s new home, still under construction, in flight from the hawks who make life in the hills and hollows a little more dangerous than life in the town of Washington. Ginny Beyer, the artist who shares the spotlight at the open house with Jordan, works with a needle and thread and more recently, with a typewriter. A master quilter, Beyer’s quilts have won national honors, including the top quilting award from Good Housekeeping Rappahannock News Photo/D. Hutchinson ; one of the featured artannual Christmas open Magazine. She’s also written books on the subject, copies of which are stocked by Joyce Kramer in her Rush River bookstore. Beyer will have her quilts on display on Saturday, the only time they will be shown at Rush River over the holidays. The quilter will also be there to give novices a few hints and suggest suitable materials from the extensive selection she and artist Barbara Boekman offer at Rush River, enough material to make quilts for just about every bed in Rappahannock County. Founding members Peter and Joyce Kramer will also be at the shop, welcoming guests and serving holiday refreshments. Peter, a nationally known furniture maker, has some of is work on display. In addition to managing a wide selection of books, Joyce, the organizational spirit behind the cooperative, also represents a number of artists who have crafts or paintings shown at Rush River. Their output ranges from corn husk dolls, old fashioned straw brooms, green ware, hand wrought iron ware, and handsplit baskets of white oak to primitive oils. exhibiting members, a new category of Rush River membership, have their crafts shown as well. They include Georgia Walsworth of Washington and Jane Cooper of Amissville. painters whose delicate hand stenciled designs decorate boxes of all shapes and sizes; glass blower Eric Kvarnes of Gid Brown Hollow; potters, weavers and a bellows maker. (Rush River, located on Gay Street across from the Rappalia n nock Medical Center in Washington, trill hold its open house from Id noon to S p.m. this Sat Urdu g, December 10. Evergone, both shoppers and browsers, is invited to stop bg and meet the artists and craftspeople who make up this unique cooperative.) Art And Crafts Give Beauty Middle Street Gallery and county artists extend season’s greetings and an invitation to shop with a special Christmas show that begins this weekend. “Watercolors and Works on Paper” will remain open for the month of December. “It’s a show of inexpensive watercolors and drawings by local artists. It’s their smaller work—smaller in size, not smaller in quality or artistry,” noted Middle Street owner Sarah Shorter. “It’s intended as a Christmas buying show to meet the requests of our local patrons. It’s organized especially by Rappahannock artists for Rappahannock people.” The exhibit will be the first for A1 Kettler of Washington. He will have his meticulously excecuted pencil drawings, fantasy and county landscapes in soft colors, on display. Another first time exhibitor at Middle Street is Maggie Morris of Castleton who will be showing her watercolors of rolling hills and weathered barns as well as several small pieces of sculpture. Lelia Noyes Lucas of Huntly’s Wakefield Manor will bring a sampling of her new work, an encore presentation after the enthusiastic reception of her still lifes and landscapes earlier this year. . Lois Manookian of Flint Hill is a second encore exhibitor, this time showing silk screens and drawings instead of her oil paintings. Walter Day of Amissville, recently returned to the county, will have his delicate pastel watercolor landscapes hanging for the Christmas show. Donna Brune of Flint Hill will add her watercolors and still lifes to the array of art at Middle Street. Dan Lewis, Shorter’s partner in the gallery, will exhibit pen and ink drawings and a few favorite landscapes of Rappahannock done in watercolors. Weaver Kim Jacobson fashions luxurious shawls, tops, scarfs and tapestriespf wool, silk and cotton. Sofne of the wool has been hand spun as well as woven by Kim. The material is colored with dyes she brews from flowers, plants, vegetables, tree bark and other natural substances. Jacobson markets her creations from her home on Aaron Mountain on Route 622, just two miles up from the road’s intersection with Route 729. She asks that anyone interested in seeing her weaving call first to 9375740. Jeanne Drevas, Sperryville potter, basket weaver and craft master, has her “utilitarian” pottery displayed at Faith Mountain Herbs and Antiques in Sperryville and Linda Heimstras shop next door to the Rappahannock News office in Washington. She says the salt and pepper shakers, spice jars and honey pots are utiliarian pottery meant to be used. Collectors maintain that the bowls, mirrors, clocks, casserole dishes and pasta jars in their earth brown colors and delicate fern designs are meant to be displayed. But even more worthy of a place of honor on the mantle or wall are the baskets Drevas weaves with white oak splits around vines she gathers from the forests that surround her hilltop home. More flowing sculpture than any other art or craft form, the baskets have been accepted for exhibit at Baltimore’s Winter Mart, one of the East Coast’s most prestigious arts and crafts show. Drevas’ non-utilitarian baskets are available at Nol Putnam’s and Claudia McQue’s White Oak Forge at The Plains in neighboring Fauquier County. The fires in Eric Kvarnes’ studio in Oid Brown Hollow haven't been lit very often this year. Eric’s family was struck by tragedy this fall as first his mother and then his father died after long illnesses. This Christmas, the remaining pieces of his work—-handblown bowls, vases, paper weights and glass seupture in vivid blue, delicate rose and a rainbow of greens—are displayed at Rush River and Middle Street Gallery in Washington.

To Seek A Greater Tree . Tremendous Selection In Sperrvville Imagine receiving an engraved invitation to spend a peaceful day on a wildlife preserve in the country—a quiet time when the family can walk in the woods and choose a Christmas tree. He hasn’t got quite that fancy yet, but Captain William J. Keim says he must limit the traffic at Quail Call Farm each year by sending post cards to past customers letting them know which few days of the year those sought after trees will be available. This year it will be December 11-12 and again on the 17th if he hasn’t yet hit his quota. j Once a brief item ap- i peared in the Washington j Star describing Quail Call. “I didn’t even know it was in,” he says, “But the traffic was backed up to Amissville.” That was the time he had 1,100 people in one day. Stuck with “abominable” traffic countrol and not enough people to help bundle. That’s the reason he sends cards an- j nouncing when the Christmas tree farm off Route 642 will open. He says he tries to limit his sales each year to 1,000-1,200 trees. He has never advertised, simply inviting back the people who signed his log the year before. He plants accordingly, trying to keep the tree population steady on the 35. acres he devotes to trees and wildlife. Because of the animals, he keeps the evergreens spaced in rows ten feet apart rather than the maximum density allowed for the most marketing. In between the rows he plants wheat, fescue, sunflowers, lespedeza and other good bird food and cover, Patches of autumn olive keep the wild turkeys and songbirds happy. Beaver dams and Fawn footprints here and there attest to the contentment of other denizens. Keim expands the ponds each year to allow for the growing wood duck population. For the choose-and-cut Christmas tree shoppers are temporary guests. The wildlife are the real residents. Conservation has been one of Captain Keim’s major interests since his retirement from the navy. He also enjoys hunting trips along the East Coast and in the north woods of Maine and Michigan. One of his reasons for inviting other servicemen to choose trees in Rappahannock is his desire to share the beauty. “It’s a nice country ride, a day out for the kids,” he says. Since he started selling trees in 1966, he’s noticed certain typical buying habits. People tend to buy trees of the same kind they grew up with, he says. He can almost pinpoint a person’s birthplace by whether they choose pines, spruce or firs. Also, it’s always the youngest who makes the final selection. “He gets to be a convincer” he says of the baby of the family. The youngest often wants what he calls a “Charlie Brown” tree, however, a “tree with character” with branches sticking out every which way. He remembers one family that had quite a dis CAPTAIN WILLIAM homegrown trees are I spruce grew at Quail Ca cussion about who should choose. One said, “I’m the oldest and I never got to choose.” Another said, “I’m the only girl and I should get to choose.” But no, it’s nearly always the youngest that has the last say. Keim’s customers become devoted to Quail Call over the years. A family from Quantico came to visit recently. They had been stationed in Nebraska for four years and had lost his address. They had missed his trees and drove over to Rappahannock one weekend to relocate him. The same people come each year. They bring friends. They bring grandchildren. They go take the long hike far out into the woodlands to find the tree that’s exactly right, then they ride the hay wagon back up to the cleared parking areas. Right now Keim is occupied in a “road widening” operation and awaiting several loads of gravel so he can control the traffic and keep it moving smoothly on the big day. All cars will move one way along the single lane paths around the woodlands and then out the other side, Christmas tree in tow. The county’s other growers find their Rappahannock trees as eagerly sought. Sean Kilpatrick says he hadn’t started clearing the pathways yet when some weekend visitors stopped by three w'eeks ago and returned to Tidewater with two trees because “they wanted to know where they came from.” Sean and Sharon Kilpatrick’s Hawthorne Farm will be open Saturdays December 10 and 17 from 9-4 and Sundays December 11 and 18 from 1-4. Pines are $2 per foot, minimum $10. Spruce and firs are $3 per foot, minimum $15. Appointments for tree cutting at other times Thrifty Gifts A Christmas present doesn’t have to be expensive to be precious. It doesn’t even have to be new. Shopping the many thrilling antique shops in Rappahannock is one well known way to find obscure collectibles for a favorite friend who might have a weakness for anything from bottle caps to campaign buttons. But have you thought about the thrift shops as well? Some fine old items find their ways from local attics and closets into the Sperryville and Hint Hill thrift shops. Mary Beumer has an attractive assortment of knick-knacks, household goods and apparel at the Sperryville Thrift Shop located on Route 211. It’s open on the weekends from 11 to 5. Janet and Margaret Eastham run the Marigold Thrift Shop on Main Street in Flint Hill. They sell a & i IB mi a wide variety of household goods, novelties, art objects and winter clothing on consignment. The shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9-5 and on Saturdays lrom 9-6. Unfortunately a favorite haunt in workday Washington on Wednesdays and Frida>'s is closed until spring. The Washington Thrift Shop, which is run by the ladies’ auxiliary to benefit the volunteer fire department, closes for the winter because it’s located in a building without heat on Gay Street. —Rappahannock News Photo/M. May KEIM shows why >est. This beauty of a 1 in Amissville. can be made by calling 9878252. The Kilpatricks offer medium sized firs and spruces and large Scotch pine, most grown for cathedral ceilings. Their farm is located on Route 618 off 231 in the F.T. Valley. Nels Parson, of Washington, says his trees are mostly suited to cathedral ceilings. This is the sort of tree that represents 18 years of growth, he says, but he isn’t in sales as any major business. He limits his production to approximately 100 trees each year and got started mostly because his family enjoyed cutting their own. He thought it might be fun to plant a place in Rappahannock to do that. His Christmas tree farm, located on Route 211, is one of just two county tree producers listed in the Virginia department of agricul1 ture 1983 Virginia chooseand-cut guide, which lists 24 tree farms across the state. This list of association members is available at the extension office. Parson’s farm will be open only on December 1011 from 9-5. He will sell until he hits 100. The price is $3 per foot, minimum purchase $15. Frank Mcwhirt, of Amissville, is also listed in the guide. His Chestnut Hills Farm is located on Route 611 just south of Route 211. He offers primarily white pine and has limited amounts of Scotch and Norway spruce. His farm is open daily from 9-5 until December 23. The prices vary according to size. State officials say this year’s drought has no impact on this year’s supplies although last summer’s seedlings planted for future holidays were hurt. Bill Keim says his attraction rate due to the w'eather this year was high. Of the 1,000 trees he planted to sell in about six years, only 1/3 survived. But state marketing agent J. P. Welch points out that the number of farms is growing each year. He says this means more and better trees for the consumer. He anticipates a hefty harvest for future holidays despite . the drought. WHmmm -^r?' Ml __ ^ —Rappahannock News Photo/D. Hutchinson AN APPLE FOR TEACHER — And these wooden apples, the perfect remembrance of Rappahannock County, will never get old and soft. The replicas of red and golden delicious are favorite items at Country Manor and other Sperryville gift shops and at Country Heritage in Washington. By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock N««r» Staff Writer “The Little Apple” can be as much if not more of a shopper’s paradise as midtown Manhattan. The city doesn’t have a thing on our little town situated over the bubbling Thornton River. Whether your budget allows stuffing a stocking or furnishing a house, you’ll find something to your liking in Sperryville. You’ll also appreciate the homegrown holiday spirit that goes with patronizing local businesses. Buying gifts is more fun when the clerks call you by name and take the time to help you choose just the right surprise for every special person on your shopping list. Traveling on Route 211 west, your first stop should be at Old Hollow Grocery. You can stock up on fine food and wine there, and the best buy is the assortment of stuffed animals, dolls and pillows. They’re handcrafted by Don Keithley’s mother and Teresa Preston and are just as cute as you please. They’re priced far below what you would pay anywhere else, too. Teresa’s calico cats cost $7.50. Mrs. Keithley’s enormous stuffed turkeys cost $12. Proceed to the Sperryville Emporium, that magnificent landmark to which shoppers come from all over the commonwealth and West Virginia, too. From miles around people come for baskets, apples, country hams and souvenirs. It s a great place for kids to shop—the variety of knickknacks suit a child’s allowance. They can buy Mr. Bigmouth jawbreakers for $1.29, gum parkers for 990, small bears for $1.99 and cracked crocks marked way down—they’re great for potting plants. Out-of-state families would like being shipped an assortment of local honey, apple butter or Graves Mountain preserves. The moccasins, the “Old Rag” sweat-shirts, the Colonial cookbooks all make marvelous gifts. And the .Emporium is also Rappahannock’s furniture warehouse. Why not redecorate a bedroom or dining room from the upstairs displays as a special gift for the family? Of special note are the solid cedar pieces and the antique reproductions. Now that you’re truly convinced that this is the shop that has everything, take a walk across the wooden bridge and epjoy the sound of the river rushing over rocks. Go to “downtown Sperryville” and visit the Corner Store. Here are Chesapeake Bay oysters, fresh fish and cured country hams. Here are fresh mushrooms, cranberries and tangerines. Here is where you choose expertly-butchered cuts from the meat coun ter for holiday dinners. Here is where you buy your turkey roasting pan, as well. Randolph Clater has added something new this year—a toy department. Off in another room with a window facing Main Street is the greatest collection around the county of toys, dolls, cards, tree decorations, wrapping paper, cards and pre-packaged stockings to be hung by the chimney. “Conversation pieces galore” are promoised at Bill Loomis's continuing indoor flea market at the old hotel across the street. Handcrafted early country furniture reproductions, memorabilia and hand-made oneof-a-kind gift possibilities are available. Call Bill at 987-8186 to see the inside of his wondrous place. Don’t miss Faith Mountain Herbs, one of those fragrant places that makes you want to take the entire building home with you. Here are home-dried herbs and potpourri as well as antiques. Back in your car headed west again, the next stop is at Apple Land Village. Each little cottage is a miracle onto itself. In Granny’s Country Cabin are the wreaths, in the Christmas ^Cottage are the tree decorations, in the Candle Corner are also soaps and brass items and there’s lots more. Dale Taylor accurately bills his village as “a unique blend of craft and specialty shops” and promises to open others soon—he can be reached at 987-8029. Next stop is the Parkway Gift Shop at the foot of Skyline Drive. Greg Settlesells a lot of beautifully crafted solid wood furniture this time of the year. As his gift to you, he’s offering 10 percent off on all Christmas orders of furniture totaling $200 and more. He’s also having a drawing for a solid oak rocker on December 24. A new feature this year is mix-and-match pre-packaged Christmas assortments of popular preserves arranged in carry-along baskets. They range from $7.95-$12.95 as packaged or you can put together your own for the price of the components. Blackberry costs a little more. Parkway also stocks handsome genuine leather handbags. These are the kind that last for years— they cost $16.95-$49.95. Of course the gift shop has hundreds of other ideas in every price range: Shenandoah apple candy, Woodville honey, grandfather clocks, scatter rugs, carved wooden high chairs, hurricane lamps and lollipops. Now don’t you dare go to Luray during your Sperryville shopping spree. Turn around and come back to Country Manor on Route 211 headed east. This is troll country. TROLLS brood at Country Manor. Blue Ridge Mountain trolls arc special beings who must be bought at Country Manor from those who understand them. Trolls are available from a few cents to hundreds of dollars depending on how elegant and powerful you want them to be. Kach handcrafted creature has his own personality. This is another of those great smelling places where you can buy spices and potpurri as well as sprout makers, blue enamel cookware, Knglish china, Carolina soaps, Williamsburg candles and handmade bonnets. Hen* you can also set* real bees busy about their busi ness. Jimmy and l'hyllis Swindler operate a nationwide catalogue service—you can send a copy to out-of-state friends and family and let them choose their own gifts. Country Manor will ship hams as well. The Celia Deli downstairs is where you will order party platters or select gourmet gifts. (How about a can of Pepperidge Farm watercress soup, available for $1.29 to stuff the stocking of the exotic eater?) Here are also baskets for all purposes, many of which would form the basis of a great gift of Christmas goodies to take along to holiday hosts. By the way, the Celia Deli is now dosed on Wednesdays. Plan your shopping spree for later in the week. Then you can eat some of that great pizza for lunch or dinner. Hrookside Fruit and (.'rafts has cute bird-houses and other novelties. That's at Joe Atkins’ on the south side of 211 across from Parkway. This is also a good place to stock up on apples and cider for the holiday season. Sorry, food fans, the Teepee Snack Nook is closed. But a sign promises it will be open soon under new management with the same tempting lunches. Another of the best smelling places in Sperryville is Chipmunk Hollow, which also takes the prize for having the most lovely window decorations. The fragrances inside come from aerosol Christmas scents, soaps and candles galore. This is the place to buy the most exquisite tree decorations, wreaths and baskets brimming with gorgeous Christmas arrangements. Hand-stenciled country woodenware makes nice stocking stuffers. Copies of antique paper dolls make a good gift for a little girl. Hugh Chrisman and Willy (a large orange cat who purrs for each customer) operate the House of Dried Flowers. This is the best place in the state to buy ribbons for decorating, tree trimming or gift wrapping. Hugh specializes in velvet and satin ribbons and has reels and reels of it in every possible color or pattern. He also offers bouquets of locally made dried flower bouquets. At each they make marvelous thank-you gifts for a holiday hostess. And of course he has hundreds of silk and dried flowers, greenery and corn shucks to make your own arrangements. Also he has hundreds of miniatures for floral arrangements. Hugh is clearing out his Christmas decoration room—50 percent off on everything he has left in the line of tree trimming treasures. His containers and brass goods are 40 percent off. His store is clost'd on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. At Rimer's tifi and Antiques, you can get more fine Rappahannock apple cider as well as interesting antiques and souvenirs. One of his best attractions is the appearance each Saturday of the trailer bearing Wilson’s Fresh Seafood—the best in holiday oysters, shrimp, scallops, clams, crab cakes and fresh fish. Next door at Thomas Baldwin’s Shell Station, you can Inly and sell furs, mbuntain ginseng and coon dogs. Here’s some more great Rappahannock apples and cider. The Spoon Cellar at the .lack Bruce home is open on weekends with collectible spoons as the name suggests as well as handmade Christmas ornaments, brass candlesticks and plant holders and artisan crafted jewelry. Of course, the Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op is your all-purpose headquarters for the practical gift. Warm winter clothes. Red Wing boots, small appliances and gardening equipment are in an abundance at a competitive price. Now you’ve done it — found something for everyone in Sperryville. Treat yourself to a hot sandwich or a cold drink at the Hampton Inn Restaurant and congratulate yourself on a job well done. Christmas Shopping In Amissville By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Traveling along Route 211 east from Sperrvville or Washington will take you into the heart of “downtown” Amissville which is located at the Hackley “mall” and post office “complex.” But don’t miss some fine shopping bargains on the way. The first stop should be at Chilton Raiford’s shoe “boutique”. You can’t miss it from the hand painted signs and it’s worth the stop, Chilton has ladies’ lovely leather boots at $25-40. They were previously priced at four times that when they were displayed in the fancy suburban department stores where he regularly collects fresh supplies of closeouts. He’s been selling these top quality famous brand women’s shoes on his front porch all summer; now he’s building a small shoe store out back for winter business. Countryside Floor Fashions is pushing bound area rugs as a great gift for the college student. At sale prices in all sizes, they’re the best buy in the store right now, Gift certificates are also available to carpet one room or the whole house alter the holidays. And the popular Oriental rugs are all on sale just in time for holiday giving. Your next stop should be at Blue Ridge Guns, a family business owned and operated by Bob Bowers and wife Ruth and sons. Bob knows all the sportsmen and collectors in the county and their wives come to ask him what gifts will please the most. Many local men stop by and say to Bob, “When my wife comes in, I want that.” The Bowers are willing to spend a lot of time helping women choose just the right size scope or the knife for just the right purpose. They will special order, too. Bowers points out that guns are inflation-immune, especially antiques and collectibles. The collectibles are hard to keep in stock because everybody is looking for them, but they’re a good investment. “The value of guns never goes down,” he says. Other gifts include insulated clothes, fishing equipment, re-loading equipment, gun racks, cowhide wallets, black powder kits and accessories and books from the sportsman’s library. (Great for mom: the “Game Cookbook”.) An unusual surprise might be a gift certificate to have the hunter’s gun cleaned and refinished after the season closes or for the taxidermy service to preserve this year’s trophy. Bowers points out that he offers a lay-away plan for all guns and major camping equipment. Plus the coffee pot is always hot for the customer who wants to stay and swap hunting stories. Bowers takes special pride when the big one is brought down with weapons from Blue Ridge Guns. A place off the beaten track is the Rocky Horse Farm Antique Store, but you need an invitation to get in because it belongs to that busy fire company president Paul Poling. Paul has collected a variety of “occupied Japan” collectibles, coins, milk glass and depression glass, but the building is cold and he is usually away on other business. So call first and maybe he’ll let you in. It will be worth the wait if there’s a collector on your shopping list. It will also be worth your while to get some of Mrs. Poling’s crafts. She makes the most cunning little “kitchen angels” — stuffed dolls with wings and a chefs hat and sfioon ($10) and moppet dolls with yarn hair for tiny girls ($6). Hut she’s hardly at home either, so call 937-5205. They live across the road from the firehouse. A little further up the road and you’re at the famous Hackley’s General Merchandise, which is the center of Amissville. Eugene McCarthy once wrote a column on the fine quality boots he bought there — they sell Hattie Axe Shoes — you can’t get anything that w ill hold up better. That’s also where you get flannel shirts, sweat shirts (available in hunters’ blaze orange), cowboy hats with feathers and baseball caps with a variety of logos and those famous Hackley’s store T-shirts — suitable to mail to friends in all corners of the world or to stuff into stockings hung by the chimney at home. “We don’t have a lot extra for Christmas,” Graham Hackley told us, but heavens! He doesn’t need anything extra what with the hams and oysters and warm winter clothes. You can get your Christmas cards and wrapping paper there, too. You can get Christmas cards at the Amissville Beauty Boutique, too, hut that isn’t the main feature. Charles and Frances Fasten have a special selection of Arizona Indian jewelry which they personally brought back from a visit out west on the reservations last summer. It's all hand made from turquoise, silver and beads and at the most reasonable prices this side of Death Valley. Charles says the necklace and bracelet set that sells for $25 here goes for $95 at similar stores in Springfield. Their earrings are $5 a pair and they also have unusual hair pieces for $10 a pair that would be super to wear on New Year’s Fve. Gift certificates are also available for festive hair styling. The Fastens accept major credit cards. t The Fastens have liver! in Huntly for the oast ten years, but just opened the shop in October — stop by and get acquainted. It’s located in the Moore Building just west of the trailer park. Visit the Lombardy Lunch Room before making the return trip. It’s under new management with the same great food and you can listen to the country music on their juke-box before you head for home. On the way hack west stop at (Jinny's Kitchen for home baked breads and holiday goodies. (Jinny Pearson makes the* best around —she lives on the north side of Route- 211 across from Countryside Floor Fashions. Finally, for a really special super-duper deluxe Christmas gift from the Amissville area, may we suggest a satellite dish from Appropriate Alternatives? More than 100 channels arcavailable over satellite television. Amissville engineer Andrew Roberts will arrange to have your dish professionally installed at a competitive price. Call him at 937-4242. This is a gift for the whole family that will last all yc-ar. There’s the shopping situation along Main Street, Amissville. We think you can find something to suit everyone’s taste and keep your finances in tact, too. 4.

Church Activities Song In The Air The children of the Sperryville United Methodist Church will present a special Christmas program, “There’s A Song In The Air,” on Sunday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited. St. Peter Catholic Mission Old School Annex Washington, Va. Rev. Maurice duCastillon, C.L.C.M. HOLY MASSES: Daily: 8:30 a.m., rectory Thursday: December 8 Holy Day of Obligation Masses: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sundays: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (Sung) Holy Days: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School: In the rectory after 9 a.m. Mass Trinity Episcopal December 11-17 Sunday: Advent 3 Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning prayer and coffee hour 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Committee 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Choir Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Joseph S. Stirman, Jr. Phone: 937-4728 December 11-15 Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Church Training 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:45 p.m. Wednesday: Amissville Ruritan Club 7:30 p.m. Christmas Play Practice 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Quaker Meeting A silent meeting for worship will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, December 11, at Spectra School of Design in Flint Hill. Amissville United Methodist December 11-15 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Children’s Choir 6:30 p.m. Junior Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Jr. &Sr. UMYF 7:30 p.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Cub Scouts 7 p.m. Boy Scouts 7 p.m. Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Steven N. Scoggin Office Phone: 675-3336 December 9-15 Women’s Missionary Society to deliver Christmas boxes to shutins Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Outreach Committee meeting 7 p.m. Bible Study: Revelation 10 a.m. Everyone welcome Foreign Mission Board appointment service of the Southern Baptist Convention at Culpeper Baptist Church 7:30 p.m. Choir practice 7 p.m. Christmas Musical Rehearsal 7 p.m. Daily Bible Readings December 11-17 Friday: Sunday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Exodus 24: 1-7 Matthew 2:1-11 1 Kings 17:8-16 Romans 8:35-39 Isaiah 53:1-6 Psalm 37:1-11 Luke 6:27-36 - ^ Forwards Have Daughter Mr. and Mrs. James Forward of Asheville, North Carolina are the parents of a daughter, Kelly Amanda, born on November 27, 1983, at home. Grandparents of the little girl are Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Forward of Washington and Mrs. John Werge of Budd Lake, New Jersey. Mrs. E.E. Forward, also of Washington is the greatgrandmother. The Forwards have two sons, Thomas, age 14 and Kristen, who is four. Woodville Area News By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock News Correspondent Phone 9H7-KH27 Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Grigsby and daughter, Rena and Clarence Grigsby of Castleton were guests on Sunday of Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Maggie Grigsby. On Sunday Tom and Liz Wagner and son. Dannv of Culpeper were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Manwaring, Gina and Lisa. Mr. and Mrs. John Creel of Culpeper and Mrs. Chester Wayland were Wednesday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brown in Front Royal. Chester and Lester Wayland were Thursday afternoon guests of the Floyd Browns. Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnson had dinner at the Stallion Station in Culpeper on Friday evening in celebration of Mrs. Johnson’s birthday. Mr. C. B. Johnson returned home on Tuesday from Culpeper Memorial Hospital and is doing much better. Visitors for the weekend of the Lacy Oranges were Mi', and Mrs. Thomas Orange and Karyn of Takoma Park, Md. and Don Conners and Elizabeth Reigh of Wheaton, Md. MRS. KENNETH M. HOEFFEL JR. Delia Anne Weaver, Kenneth Hoeffel Wed The wedding of Delia Anne Weaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Weaver of Castleton, to Kenneth M. HoeffelJr., son of Mrs. Kenneth M. Hoeffel of Chevy Chase, Md., and the late Admiral Hoeffel, took place at noon Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Amissville United Methodist Church. After Mrs. Peter Luke read a poem by Keats, Mr. Luke performed the ceremony. Rev. Steven Parker gave a blessing. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Victorian style ivory gown with a bodice of Alencon lace. Her picture hat was trimmed with tulle and matching lace. She carried a cascade of fresh white and pink carnations and mums with baby’s breath and ivy, made by Mrs. Emiel Smet. Mrs. H. Philip Sadler Jr. of Louisa was matron of honor. She wore a suede pink Victorian gown and matching picture hat and carried a cascade of white, pink and lavender carnations and mums. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Emiel Smet of Amissville, Mrs. Jud A. Fischel of Casanova and Ms Carol Barber of Durham, N. C. They wore lavender Victorian gowns and hats and carried matching cascade bouquets'. Gaston Drake Hoeffel of Arlington was best man for his brother. Ushers were David Gemmel of Houston, Texas, John Sears of Chevy Chase and Allen Fagan of Fairfax. The reception was held at Evinroux, home of the groom. After a wedding trip tg London and Wales Mr. and Mrs. Hoeffel are living at Evinroux, Amissville. Out of town guests included the groom’s uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. John Van Rvn of Palm Beach, Fla., Mrs. Gerald Hoeffel, Chestnut Hill, Mass., George Bentley III and George Bentley IV of New Preston, Conn., and Jeff Nidle of Durham, N. C. News From Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS Rappahannock News Correspondent Phone 9M7-HM02 Congratulations are in order for Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Cole on the arrival of their new baby daughter, Charlottee, born at Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 30. She shared the nursery with little David Thomas, new son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Anderson. Luncheon guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Thornhill and Linda Fay were Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Carpenter, Holly and Ashby of Brightwood, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Boyd and Justin of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gray of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele and Mlcb^el and F. R. Frazier have Deen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Nostrand of Alexandria and Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperry ville. Mrs. Reva Hawkins of Silver Spring, Md. has been visiting her niece, Mrs. Thomas Winkler and Mr. Winkler and other relatives. Mrs. Linda Butler visited her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sims and daughter, Erin in Charlottesville during the weekend. Mrs. Harriet Wood spent the weekend in Rockville, Md. with relatives and attended the bazaar given by Mrs. Stephen Filyo, Jr. at the Bauer Drive Recreation Center in Rockville in memory of Stephen Filyo, Sr., a former member of Montgomery Police Force. All proceeds of the bazaar went towards the Filyo Scholarship Fund, for some person or persons entering the police work there. Slate Mills Baptist Church presented their Christmas musical program on Sunday evening. John Weaver of Washington, D. C. and his father, Stant Weaver of Washington were guests last Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda. Garden Club Makes Holiday Decorations The Rappahannock County Garden Club members began preparations for the holidays at their November meeting with lessons on making seasonal decorations. fills ,|,|K«■rs YAL Bookshop «"«• 6.15.7070 OPEN 7 1)4 y s S- R«ral /,,, f) Royal Christine Johnston demonstrated how to make Christmas swag, Kathy Kneupfer showed how to make a grapevine wreath and Jane Herdon explained how to make a kissing ball. Following the talks, the 31 club members present spent the rest of the afternoon in a greens workshop. In addition to the greenery demonstrations, the program for the November meeting included a presentation on the eastern meadow lark by Christine Johnston. Hostesses were Helen Snead, Gladys Havstad and Mary Stuart Bain. Ginger snaps and hard cider were served. New member Helen Platt was inducted into the club. Front Royal, Va. Mrs. Lucy Thornhill, who underwent shoulder surgery at Culpeper Memorial Hospital recently was featured in Monday’s edition of Culpeper Star-Exponent and at this time is visiting her niece, Mrs. Frances Bunch Thompson in Culpeper. Mrs. Kopjanski, mother of Mrs. C. G. Thornhill has purchased the Bridges house and plans to move here upon retirement. Mr. and Mrs. William Fineham visited Mrs. Eva Woodard at Culpeper during the weekend. On Saturday evening a choir group from Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church participated in a hymn sing at Amissville United Methodist Church. Donald Walker of Clinton, Md. was a Saturday guest of Mrs. Gladys Sehlosser. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hopkins of Remington and Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hensley. Susan and Trey. Bill Duncan of Front Royal spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan. The Rev. and Mrs. David PARK THEATRE I fhmt 635-27/7 Ends Thurs “DEAL OF THE CENTURY (PG) 7:30 Starts Friday j Tom Cruise i He s got to make ' “ALL THE RIGHT | MOVES” (R) | Fri Sat Eve 7:15-9:00 Sun thru Thurs. 7:30 Sat Sun Mat 2 p.m. & Mon Eve. All Seats $1.50 Wiles and daughter, Karen have returned to their home in Mercer, Pa. after an extended visit with his mother, Mrs. Ethel Wilds and other relatives. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Thornhill were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and Mrs. George Butler. Mrs. Reva Hawkins of Silver Spring, Md. was their Monday caller. Bridge Parly Mrs. R.E. Thompsen was hostess to the Sperryville Bridge Club and additional guests on Friday evening at Cab-Inn. Guests were Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. I.R. Kilby, Mrs. Mary Quaintance, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. T.J. Pillar, Mrs. W.H. Cordle, Mrs. Ulrich Maeyer, Mrs. Helen Kilby, Mrs. Frances Tabler, Mrs. Lucille Price and Mrs. H.M. Keyser of Washington. Prize winners were Mrs. Maeyer, Mrs. Price, Mrs. Helen Kilby and Mrs. Quaintance. Washington, Va. 4 Fine Food Served in j a Graceful, j Country Setting ! Bring your Holiday Guests Out For An Experience. Private Parties. Buffets. & Dancing Call: (703)675-3539 HILLSDALE GROCERY PGpSi 16 oz. Ret 8 pak $1.39 (plus deposit] Country Hams 1 ib $1.98 HILLSDALE GROCERY Near Massies Corner on Rt. 211 675-3115 JSssfiu. Going Out Of Business December 31, 1983 lA tO V2 Off On Most Items Baskets, Paintings Open Weekends Or By Appointment 675-3880 ^ Goin^ Out of Business SALE \ Now in Progress 1 Saving up to 50% off on Mime items] f DUKGEOKS & DRAGONS - [ Reduced 20 to 30% | , All Toys, Dolls, Trains, Etc. I Axe Goingon Sale. f l SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION! I i Closed Wednesdays & Sundays I » Open til 7 P.M. on Fridays * Cash sales only - will accept layaways. | All sales fliul. No refunds or exchanges. 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Sperryville Area News By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock News Correspondent Phone 987-8710 a w « • Lee and Thelma Atkins were given a surprise dinner on Sunday, November 27 by their family and friends in celebration of their 58th wedding anniversary. Those present were James, Lou and Todd Atkins from Lurav, LeeAnna, Lisa, Albert, Joyce, Gary and Mark Wharton and Ona Smith, all from this area. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Codding and children, Hayden, Cady, Callv and Claird of Fairfax were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Hawkins. Mrs. Roy L. Reeve arrived home Saturday after spending two months in Mount Dora, Florida with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Roy M. Reeve. Mrs. Frances Tabler was a guest of the Arlington Bridge Club last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Frank Brew. Mrs. Rannv Aylor and Heather were supper guests Sunday of Mrs. Bob Lewis at Huntlv and her granddaughter. Karen Corder of Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wingfield and daughter, Denise were guests at a family Thanksgiving Day dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Wingfield’s mother, Mrs. Catherine Taylor of Harrisonburg returned home with them for a visit. Cathy Wingfield and Todd Brown were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brown and daughter. Jessica in Fredericksburg. Sunday, Mr. Wingfield and Cathy attended the Redskins-Atlanta Falcons football game at R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, I). C. •virs. c name crown and .children, Alan and Laura of ' Keswick were weekend guests of Mrs. Frances Pullen. Mrs. Virginia Lewis returned home Friday after an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Lewis in Front Royal. Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown and on Saturday they visited relatives in Luray. Mrs. John Henry Avlor of Aylor was a dinner guest Sunday of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Mrs. Roy Swindler. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer spent the Thanksgiving holidays with her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Ken Yoder in Lancaster, Pa. Her guests Saturday were Mr. pud Mrs. Bob Barrentine of Annandale. Mrs. T. M. Johnston spent several days in Winchester last week with her son-in-law, Andrew Reams and sons. Brad and Morgan while Mrs. Reams attended a music convention in Roanoke. Mrs. Jack Bruce and Mrs. Mary Quaintance spent last Wednesday in Charlottesville. Out Of The Attic Photos Courtesy of Limb Heimstra and Mrs Carroll Kidweli THE CHANGE OF SEASONS — 1930’s passage across Rappahannock County brought the trees in Flint Hill’s Towsons Orchard to green fullness in spring (top) and then stripped their leaves and dusted the tops of the Blue Ridge with snow (bottom) as winter settled. Flint Hill Area Notes ■ By POLLY N. AYLOR Rappahannock News Correspondent Phone 987-N1:{t» The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have a Christmas program at the church on Sunday, December IS at 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis, Mrs. Barbara Gentry and Barbara Sherman attended a postal Christmas program at Wayside Inn at Middletown on Saturday. There were sixtv-one postal people present. Mr. and Mrs. A. <). Smoot visited with Humpy Smoot at the Life Care Center at New Market last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax and Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Brady were Sunday guests of Mrs. Moffett Brady. Mrs. Odie Herndon and Stacy of Manassas spent Friday and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. Visiting on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hudson of Front Koyal. Miss Sallie Lilian! spoilt from Friday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kinsey and sons at Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Pierpoint and son. Ned, Jr. of Alexandria were Sunday guests of Mrs. Pierpoint's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lillard of Etlan, Mrs. Catherine Lillard and Jimmy Lillard were Thursday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Visiting them on Sunday was their daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Lynn Lillard of Alexandria. Mrs. Ethel Pullen had dinner in Warrenton on Sunday. ■ Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Bob Lewis at Huntly were Charles Colder. Jr. and Karen of Front Royal W. N. MAYBERRY. D.D.S. Family Dentist will be in his Washington. Va. office From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 8 Thurs.. Dec. 22 Thurs., Dec. 15 Thurs., Dec. 29 Sat. Dec. 17 New Location: Jefferson Bldg. For information, appointments or emergencies Call 675-3530 or 0-743-4810 and Mrs. Rannv Avion and Heather of Sperry ville. The h lint Hill Ladies Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Carson Lilian! on Monday evening. Mrs. Doris Vest and Crystal Vest visited with Mrs. Vest's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson at Woodstock on Sunday. Mrs. Wade Pulien and Mrs. Doug Bywaters visited with Mrs. Pullen’s sister, Mrs. Nannie Weaver at Hume on Sunday. Robert Welch and children, Courtney and Ryan of Mt. Airy, Md. spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Roland Welch at “Mountain View.” Mrs. Frank Spalding and Robert L. Massie spent Castleton Area News By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Correspondent 9.57-urn We welcome new Castleton column fans in Hollywood. Houston, Los Alamos. Muskegon, Barboursville and Culpeper. Aunt Michele has given Christmas subscriptions to the Rappahannock News to just everyone she knows. It's an easy way to get all your shopping done with one quick flick of the pen and what fun those people get every week when they read what's happening here. Maybe they’ll all move to Castleton. Then their subscriptions will cost less— well, except for that one in Culpeper. Judy Hitt says her Christmas shopping is ALL done with the exception of one item. She was worried when she was still shopping in November; she's usually through bv the first ofOcto her. Donna Fisher says she hates people like that. The only gift she has brought is the one for her brother in Puerto Rico and thats because she has to mail it so far. but it's only made it to the kitchen, not the post office yet. Donna had Monday off from work and spent the day putting up the tree. She thinks theirs might be the first indoor tree of the season in t’astleton. Nancy Schoppett spent Monday Christmas shopping in Winchester. She's also been to Fairfax with her six page list and says she’s never seen anything like it before. All the stores seem to be out of everything she needs this year. But the BIG news from that corner of C'astleton is that 14-year-old Richard made the junior varsity basketball team. It means more chauffeuring for the folks, but "he's thrilled, gung-ho. raring to go." BURKE’S STORE S* Woodville, VA. 987-8814 Friday, Saturday Fireside Saltines.iib.65‘ Double Q Pink Salmon.i6oz.$1.79 . Bounty Towels Jumbo Roll.79* Charmin Tissue..4rons‘1.19 Crest Toothpaste.4.60199* Campbell’s Vegetable Soup .10% oz. 3 for 99* Sunny Cane Sugar.5 n*. *1.69 RC Cola 8-16 02. Ret. *1.19 __ PRODUCE" ~ Radishes.2 bags for 49* Oranges 125 size.idoz.89‘ Cucumbers.sibs.M.OO FRESH MEAT COUNTER Fresh Rockingham Chickens.ib. whole 59* lb. cut up 65* TAKING ORDERS NOW FOR OYSTERS, FRESH TURKEYS AND HAMS FOR CHRISTMAS Sixteen-year-old John Hostetter is gung-ho about his job search. This 9th grader placed a classified in the News seeking to earn Christmas money. He has both gumption and confidence. He says he can do “about anything—housecleaning, yard work, chimney cleaning.” J.T. had fun watching the runners go by right in his own yard Saturday. He was especially impressed by the six-year:old who had gone 2Vi miles—that little girl, whoever she is, will be in the Olympics in a very few years; and remember, you saw her in Castleton first. Phillip Strange (who lives in Castleton. gets his mail in Viewtown and votes in Amissyille) says he was most impressed by the performance of coach Ann Spieker and the guy from Fairfax who beat Frank Reynolds by more than a minute—also Merle won in her age group (we’re not saying what that is.) He says the run “was a lot of fun. a very huge success.” With only two months to organize he thought he did well getting about 50 people to take part and he’s ready to do it all again next year. Well, those are the stories we have to tell this week. Hilly Suddueth turns 20 on the 12th if you want to help celebrate. And just remember what they always say—a fine thing to contemplate this time of the year: “The best things in life are free.” Thanksgiving in Roanoke with Mrs. W. J. Kendrick, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs, David Kendrick and family. On Saturday they attended the Cargill-Coehran wedding at Bedford. Mrs. Spalding remained in Roanoke for a week’s visit with the Kendricks. On Sunday Mrs. Spalding was accompanied home by Mrs. W. J. Kendrick, Jr., Mrs. Lois Ayers and Mrs. Mary H. Lea of Bedford. CHRISTMAS-3 VALUES! Electric Appliances Hardware, Tools Free Gift Wrapping! Shop At Scott Hardware Co. 401 E. Main St. Front Royal 635-2535 MUUUAkUiUAM BETTERTIIVMES NATl’RAL FOODS A Wide Selection of Nuts, Cheeses, And Baking Supplies: Almonds • $2.95 per Ih. Havarti • $5.15 per lb. Walnuts - $3.35 per lb. Herb ( ream Cheese S3.75 per lb. Gift Baskets Available Woks - Yogurt Makers - Kitchen Utensils Cheese Boxes And Balls Made To Order 321 S. Royal Ave. Front Royal, Va. 636-9209 ^Ladies’water resistant /J / / time-fashionsby Pulsar.QuartZ/ / // BS0I6 $120 / / BS012S $89.50 / You'd never believe watches this slender and good looking could be water-resistant. You even get the convenience of a sweep-second hand. Ana you'd never believe how low the prices are. Prices start at $79.50. Pulsar Quartz. Always a beat beyond. In technology. In value. CULPEPER’S MODERN JEWELERS 118 N. Main St. Phone 825-0011 Culpeper, Va. 22701 Christmas Hours and Service? OPEN 9 A JM. TILL 8 PJM. Friday, Dec. 2nd thru Friday, Dec. 23rd Christmas Eve 9 Till 5 PLUS! WARREN QUALITY SHOP Will >• Opon: From Noon Until 5 PM! [ Sundoy Dec. 4th Sunday, Dec. 11th Sunday, Dec. 18th WARREN QUALITY SHOP’S CHRISTMAS SERVICES — FREE Boxing aid Gift Wrapping — No Extra Charge For Lay A ways —10% Discount For Senior Citizens —A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Item Until Christmas —Register For The RCA Television - T« e* Uvm Awn Frtfar, OwtffllMf 2Jrt Upcoming Events Community Christmas Dinner The annual community Christmas covered dish dinner sponsored by the Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will be held on Sunday, December 11 at 1:30 p!m. at the fire hall. Days Of Heaven The RAAC film club offering this weekend is an unusual romance set in the turn-of-the-century Texas panhandle starring Richard Gore, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard and Linda Manz. The dialogue is sparse but exquisite images communicate the story of a tragic love triangle. There will not be a Saturday evening showing; instead, the film will be screened at a matinee at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. The Sunday evening showing will be at the regular 7 p.m. time. Christmas Program To Be Held At Amissville Baptist On Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 p.m. the Amissville Baptist Church will present a Christmas program. The program will consist of a performance with puppets and participation by all departments of the Sunday School. The public is invited to attend. Christmas Concert On Sunday, December 11, 3:00 p.m. the Choral Society of Culpeper will present its Christmas Concert at the new Precious Blood Catholic Church, 401 N. Main St., Culpeper. The program includes works by Charpentier, Mendelssohn, and many carols performed by soloists, chamber orchestra and organ. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 547-3371, 972-7101 or 347-0541. RAAC New Year's Eve Party Invitations will soo go out for the second annual RAAC New Year’s Eve party, dinner and dance. The party is planned to be held on December 31 at Middle Street Gallery and Mountain Railway Gallery with dinner served in the Trinity Parish Hall. EMT Course Set There will be an Emergency Medical Technician - Shock Trauma Basic Course held at the Culpeper Meipqrjal, Hospital classroom beginning January 9, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. This course is sponsored by the Rappahannock - Rapidan EMS Council. The cost is $27.25 for textbook and workbook. Preregistration is required and certain criteria need to be met. For further details, call the Rappahannock - Rapidan EMS Council office at 825-6849 from 9-5 Monday-Friday. Breakfast With Santa Santa Claus will be the special guest at a fund raising breakfast sponsored by the PTO of A. G. Richardson Elementary School in Culpeper. A professional photographer will also be on hand to snap pictures of youngsters while parents enjoy the continental breakfast in the cafeteria of the Culpeper County High School. Brakfast will be served from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, December 10. Reservations must be made by December 2 by calling 825-0616. Cost of the breakfast is $2 per person. Proceeds will go towards the school’s trip to Williamsburg for fourth, fifth and sixth graders. EMT-A Refresher An EMT-A refresher course will be conducted at Fauquier Hospital in January. Classes will be held Friday, January 6, (>-10; Saturday, January 7, 8-4:30, Friday, January 20, 7-10 and Saturday, January 21, 8-4:30. Students must attend all classes and practical sessions to be eligible to take the Virginia State Examination. Basic requirements are current, nonexpired EMT-A certification and current CPR certification good through at least March, 1984. Individuals who have completed a full EMT-A course within the last six months hut who have either not taken state examination or who failed state examination may register for this course. Course instructors will be Marie Anderson, Paul Fries, Reid Hill, Carol Wickert and Larry Genebach. To register prior to December 31, call 3649699, 9-5 weekdays. Classes will be limited to 25 students. Those wishing to register by mail should send name, EMT-A number and address plus telephone number to Larry Genebach, PO Box 42, Amissville, Virginia 22002. RAAC Meetings Planned The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will hold an executive board meeting on Tuesday, December 13, at 4:30 p.m. at the group’s offices in the Gay Street Theater. RAAC’s general board meeting is set for Sunday, December 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the court house. The public is invited to attend the general meeting to share ideas and concerns. Heart Volunteer Recruitment The Rappahannock unit of the American Heart Association is lining up volunteers for the February door-to-door campaign. Workers are asked to call Pearle Clarke at 937-4709 or Janet Yancey at 937-5239. T

Samuel Bailey Formerly of Flint Hill Samuel Bailey, SS, of Charles Town, West Virginia, formerly of Flint Hill, died on Sunday, December 4, 19KJ. at the Shenandoah Nursing Home in Hanson, W. Va. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at the Flint Hill Methodist Church by the Rev. Merlin Shorb. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Bailey was born in Kilevville, son of the late Isabel Walker and Robert James Bailey. He was a veteran, retired farmer and a member of the Bolivar Cnited Methodist Church in Bolivar, West Virginia. Surviving are three nephews Julian Clatterbuck el Charles Town, Robert Clatterbuck of Flint Hill and I,ester (’latterbuck of Front Royal. HU xuu \iat im* xuu imr infr The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Hume Of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-28(51 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS (PbituariCH Irvine Jenkins County Native Irvine Garfield Jenkins, 68, of Culpeper, died Sunday, December 4, 1983 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Mr. Jenkins was retired from Rochester Ropes, Corp. and was a member of Midland Baptist Church. He was a native of Rappahannock County and had lived in Culpeper for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Molly Kennedy Jenkins of Culpeper; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Shifflett and Mrs. Judy Fincham, both of Culpeper, Mrs. Doris Myers of Brandy Station and Mrs. Nancy Geer of Brightwood; three sons, Irvine Jenkins, Jr. of Bealeton, Bobby Jenkins and Billy Jenkins, both of Culpeper; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at Fairview Cemetery on Wednesday by the Rev. Floyd Binns. Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Flaurie Mozingo Life-Long County Resident Mrs. Flaurie Ardena Mozingo, 95, of Amissville, died Saturday, December 3, 1983, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Alexandria. A life-long resident of Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria Utz Deal. She was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church in Viewtown. Her husband was the late Ernest Mozingo. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Street of Vienna and a grandson, James R. Street, also of Vienna. Funeral services were conducted at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper on Tuesday by the Rev. A.C. Walker, Jr. Burial was in the Amissville Baptist Church Cemetery. Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Call 675-3349 to Place Your Ad! Only $2.50 per week for a 1 inch space! Call about our combination rates with ^ The Fauquier Democrat, The Clarke Courier, Loudoun Times-Mirror, and The Reston Times* 13 WEEK CONTRACT Next Deadline Wednesday, December 28 Antiques Construction Florist Real Estate COUNTRY HERITAGE American Handcrafts & Folk Art Quality Antiques Antiques Restoration Thr ClopCon House Washington. Va. 675-1718 Thun... F'ri.. 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VA 22111 Now Open In Wmrrrnton 251 Broadview Ave. (By Pau) Wanrenton, VA. 347-9577 Mon.-Fri. 7 a m.-5 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m.-l p.m. Fabrics J~iouse o$ jahrics •Custom Made Draperies •Decorator Shades - Wallpaper •Complete Stock of Decorative •Hardware & Fabrics •Re-upholstering •Slipcovers •Flexalum Blinds We Measure - Make & Install *+0+** Front Royal 635-5873 mru-if CouqtfySide CFloor astjions Amissville, Va. 937*5111 or 347-0400 Carpet - Orientals Sheet Vinyl - Tile Reupholstery • Slipcovers Custom Draperies Wall Coverings Carpet Cleaning Open Weekdays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hnrrarm 51 FUSSELL FLORIST, INC 201 Srrond St., Front Royal 635-4193 Quality Han erg and Excellent Service Since 1948 FTD rmrm Framing Printing Fine Arts and Crafts Framing oMiddle-St. GALLERY Mam St Box 341 Washington VA 22747 703 675 3440 The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS Heating Sales and Service C. E. SANFORD Heating and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal (703) 347*1663 Amissvllle. Vs 22002 SCHOOL OF DESIGN FUMTMLL.VA.2MZ7 (703) S7V32M DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WEEKEND COURSES DONALD CHANDLER. AIA, DIRECTOR Ctement Insurance Agency Auto. Homeowners and Business Insurance 20ft North Main St. Culpeper 825-0775 Custom Draperies, larae selection inpa Caaqriata Qacaratar Sanrtca "VI of decorator fabrics wallpaper, floor / coverings, Kirsch hardware, blinds, custom upholstery M Mi tatarpriaas J Diamonds* Wedding Bands j ^ Class Rings • Antique Jewelry J J (Valley's Best Prices) ♦ I Goldsmith's lewetry Eschangs J X 218 E. Natal St., Front Royal Va. ? X 636-2935 J ♦ Custom Repairing Done On Premises 6 Medical Equipment —-Oxygen— m The Recovery Room Medcal Equipment For Sale or Rent Hospital Beds. Wheelchairs Canes Underpads. Portable Oxygen NANCY HUDSON, NUmI Cm CeerdMor Hours Mon.-Fn. 10 am -5 pm Open Sat 9a m toBp.m 635-7464 000-552-3712 (Va ) 24 Hr Service 124 E Mam St Front Royal. Va _Luray. Va 743-4118.—— MILLER OPTICIANS formerly Mayo Opticians 702 South Main St. Culpeper, V A. NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 825-5600 fc*7> Pump * til ..i V& Installation xpert Pump Installation and Repair Service now available at Culpeper Fanners Coop, Inc. Brandy Road, Cutpapar, Va. I825-2200 ONLY Cl >(. NTYKt ALTC )K ANe to list iinJ ifXfhiM.’ sour propcrtx in No. V it. Ktm(»«u*T ('ommuii Dutit Hose. m iuLIi(ti>11 in iiviii MLS. Increused exposure rnciim mIc-s . .Mem/vr of both PteilmotU tint! Fitwi/uu’r Multiple Listing Seri ices . KAPPAHAN.NOCKSTOKEXh- HAN.NOCKSTOKEXhROGER BATCHEEDER. Kfc ALTt >K Gun Si . Washington. Y'ti 675-S777 Rev W-iMM Eileen Day, Realtors The Clopton House Washington, Va. 675-3400 * ‘The Country Property People” MLS WOOD-THOUGHTS of Rappahannock Co. i Re finishing Repair Touch-up Antiques ShadowBoxes William A. Harrison 1987-8087 M. 231 SpenyvIUe. VA.J Patrick Foster Contractor Carpentry & Painting Washington, Virginia 675-3757 Golden Coral Family Steak Houte >101 West 14th Street Front Royal. VA John Warren I Partner Manager 636-2839 Warrenton Printing Eappafjamtocfe Jtctos 675-3338 weekdays 8:30-5 703-987-8058 evenings & weekends SEAL’S Septic Tank Service Luray Dependable Service Reasonable Rales 743-5027 T.V.9MCS and Repair BROWER’S TV RCA and Magnavox ) Sales & Service •Service On Most Makes Televisions • Stereos • Phonos • Antenna Installation & Repair VISA Master Charge 347-1119 Greystone TV & Appliance Sales and Sen/ice RCA Channel Master Antennas & Satellite Dishes Whirlpool & Maytag Appliances Banco, VA. 923-4266 Upholstery ^U^aceUDUBBl • Repair Mister Sweeper 507 E. Main St. Front Royal 635-3007 Sale - New and Used Service all makes UpOM SERVICES, floor & wall coverings mill direct carpets 118 South Main St. Culpeper. VA. (703) 825-3550 FREE ESTIMATES Wilson’s Welding Portable Equipment . Small or Large Jobs Reasonable Rates (703) 937*4703 VW«*o«n,Vi.2274*i Flora Jacobs Amissville Resident Mrs. Flora Burrell Jacobs, 88, of Amissville, died on Tuesday, November 29, 1983, at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. A native of Turin, New York, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Allen Potter. She was a retired employee of the Internal Revenue Service and the widow of John William Jacobs. There are no immediate survivors. Graveside services were conducted on Thursday at Hillcrest Memory Gardens at Jeffersonton by the Rev. Joseph R. Stirman, Jr. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of arrangements. Edward I. Williams Edward I. Williams, retired industrialist, was active in business and civic affairs in Front Royal and throughout the state of Virginia. ir MR. WILLIAMS Edward I. Williams, a retired industrialist long prominent in the business affairs of Virginia, died November 29, 1983 at the Bethesda Retirement and Nursing Center in Chevy Chase, Md. He was 91. Bom in Charleston, S. C., in 1892, he graduated from Columbia University in 1914 as a mining engineer. After serving as a Coast Artillery officer in World War I, he managed a mine in Galax and worked as a metallurgist for the Tennessee Copper Company. In 1932 Mr. Williams joined the Riverton Lime and Stone Company as sales manager, and 10 years later was named president. He served as its president and chairman of the board until his retirement 25 years ago. He was elected president of the Virginia Manufacturers Association in 1954, and earlier had served as president of the Mineral Wool Institute and the National Mineral Wool Association. He was a director of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and a member and chairman of Gov. Tuck’s advisory committee on aviation. During his years in the Front Royal area. Mr. Williams was actively engaged in community affairs. He was a director of the Front Royal Chamber of Commerce, the Warren Memorial Hospital, the SkyPark Broadcasting Company and the Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester. He was commander of the Giles B. Cook Post 53 of the American Legion and commanding officer of the Front Royal Flight of the Civil Air Patrol. ’ A popular organist and pianist, he is remembered in Front Royal for his part in the old March of Dimes campaign, playing request songs on the radio. Listeners w ould pledge a dollar or more if he could play their requests, if not, he paid whatever amount was pledged. Following his retirement, Mr. Williams and his wife, the former Georgene Tobin, lived and travelled for 15 years along the inland waterways in their 48foot yacht. There he cultivated his hobby as a ham radio operator, a pasttime that occupied him during his last years in Front Royal. He is survived by his wife, his daughter Mrs. Frances J. W. Carney of Woodville, three sons, E. I. Williams Jr. of Washington, D. C., Frederick J. Williams of Winchester and Beverly B. Williams of Fairfax, 11 grandchildren and six great-grandsons. A Mass of Christian burial will be said at St. John’s Catholic Church in Front Royal Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. by the Rev. William Ruehl. Interment will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. Washington Area Notes By BARBARA C.BURKE Rappahannock News Staff Phone B75-:m<* Mrs. Ruth Bobenhausen left for her home in Utica, New York on Friday after spending the Thanksgiving holiday and the following week here with her son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Andrews and family. Monday luncheon guests of J. Stant Weaver wrere Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda of Griffinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jenkins were Saturday overnight guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Campbell at Amissville. Mrs. William Bennett of Arlington and Mrs. Arthur Vaughan of Fredericksburg were Wednesday overnight and Thursday guests of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Charles C. Burke. Mrs. Burke spent the weekend with her son, Cletus Burke and his family at Front Royal. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Perry w'ere Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kerns and Karen of Manassas Park and Roy Perry, Robbie and Billy of Alexandria. In the afternoon the Perrys and their guests were visitors of Mrs. Grace Sims at Sperryville. Eric and Lorissa Crews of Manassas are spending this week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crew’s. Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Jr., Stacey and Amanda w’ere Ralph Pullen and Pearl and Debbie Mer lino of Culpeper. Leonard King and Steve Gossage. both of Massillon, Ohio arrived on Sunday and will be houseguests of the Clarks throughout the week. Area residents are reminded to call the Extension Office at 675-3(>19 to place your order for a poinsettia by Friday, December 9. Plants may be picked up at the office on Gay Street or at the Elementary School. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the 4-H Livestock Club. Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Forward have returned home after spending several days with their son and daughterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. James ( Forward, Thomas and Kris- v ten and infant baby, Kelly Amanda at Asheville, North Carolina.

Rappahannock County School News G&T Proposals Approved By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Superintendent’s Advisory Committee member Nancy Schoppett says a recently approved gifted and talented program for 198384 “is a step in the right direction” but not too much that’s new. She says she would like to see an even greater emphasis on developing children’s special talents. In fact, Schoppet says she thinks the committee placed a greater emphasis on the gifted and talented program than it received in the published report presented at the November 8 school board meeting. G&T was mentioned in passing under the seventh and final community recommendation which was called “time on task”. The written report was compiled by superinten The Country Manor CELLA’ DELI We have added 100% Wild Rice to our gourmet line! Effective Dec. 7, the CELLA’ DELI will be closed every Wednesday 987-8761 dent Robert Estabrook and assistant superinterident Tom Campbell who made notes at the committee’s work sessions. In her remarks to the’ school board Schoppet agreed that the top priority had definitely been in the area of building improvements. “We need a new addition on the high school as soon as possible,” she said.. “It’s desperately needed right away.” Then Schoppet told the board the committee had talked at great length about the need for an expanded G&T program. Specific suggestions Schoppet made included incorporating extra G&T books to give advanced students something extra to do in their classes to stimulate their ability, adding an extra English class and possibly even extending the length of the school year or the school day to offer more learning time. During the same board meeting the G&T proposal from special services coordinator Pamela Rowe was accepted unanimously with the understanding that the board be kept updated on the program’s progress. Paul Nichols supported the motion providing “Miss Rowe is to coordinate and it is not to fall on the shoulders of our already burdened teachers.” Rowe had sought permission to proceed with four specific activities: Olympics of the Mind, college cooperation projects for high school seniors, vocational education during the summer 1 < Stickers \ over 150 % varieties ' Gift Boxes & Bags 1 ► Unique Paper Gift Ideas ^ Special Christmas Selections Limited Afternoon Hours — Until Saturday 3:30-6 p. m. or by appt. The Briar Patch Unique Shops 27 N. King St. Leesburg 777-6801 < i ♦ Grand Opening ^ Sat. Dec. 10th; 10-7 p.m. Sun. Dec. 11th; 12?7 p.m. 1 through Piedmont Tech and a school board sponsored art contest for students in grades 7-12. The winning pictures each year would be displayed in the school board office in frames to be build by the shop students. Winning students would also be presented with special awards during a school board meeting. The Olympics of the Mind involves state and national competition for students able to demonstrate superior problem-solving abilities. It encourages creative and spontaneous problem solving. Other activities which Rowe proposed to include in next year’s G&T programs are: making the Junior Great Book Series available in grades 2-12, offering creative writing, holding a science fair for students in grades 8-12 and possibly 7, holding a career day in the elementary school, expanding the government classes to begin in grade 4 and to include a Student Government Day, continued emphasis on communications in grades K-12, an art festival and a music festival for all grades, drama in all grades and making a summer creative problem solving course available to pupils in grades 1-7 who might want to participate in the Olympics of the Mind. —Photo Courtesy ot Howard Holschuh SURSUM CORDA STAFF received a workshop on infant-toddler development from Georgetown University child development specialists Friday at Center director Camille Harris’s home. Learning about teaching are: (1-r) physical therapist Jo Ann Valvano, psychologist Kathy Katz, director Phyllis Magrab, assistant project director Roxanne Kausman and project director Stan Pryor._ Castleton Coed Chosen A Rappahannock County college freshman is among 277 students accepted into what officials at George Mason University call “a bold new effort in the direction of general college reform ” She’s Pamela M. Tribino of Castleton and she’s enrolled in a new two-year curriculum called PAGE (Plan for Alternative Education). Funded by a grant from the Virginia State Council of High Education, PAGE is intended to offer an interdis Rappahannock News Photo-M May CAFETERIA WAMPUM COLLECTOR Pat Jenkins wore her best headdress to Thanksgiving feast at the elementary school Shenandoah. We’ve been putting the heat on American winters for more than 50 years. Our complete line of Shenandoah wood and coal Moves now Includes more than 20 models, each one designed, bulk, and tested to meet the high standards of economy, performance. rellabilitY and quality associated with the name Shenandoah for over half a century. Warrenton Farmer's Co-op Warrenton 347-7100 Culpeper Farmer's Co-op Culpeper 825-2200 Rappahannock Farmer s Co-op Sperryville 987-8555 Shenandoah Marshall Farmer's Co-op Marshall 364-1533 Remington Farmer s Co-op Remington 439-3254 ^p> PAM TRIBINO quinary approach, that us, :he curriculum combines subject areas from various fields rather than offering an increasingly greater number )f classes. Eighteen courses have been restructured for the program, which is intended to fulfill all general education requirements at the university with an idded emphasis on math and communications. Tribino intends to major n communications. She is the daughter of Nancy Triiiino Schoppett. School Menus The Child Care & Learning Center December 12-lfi Monday: Fish sticks, corn with butter, scalloped potatoes, pineapple chunks, milk. Tuesday: Egg salad in pita bread, buttered peas, sweet potatoes, applesauce, milk. Wednesday: English muffin pizzas, buttered lima beans, oatmeal cookies, milk. Thursday: Chili with cheese, buttered spinach, corn bread, carrot sticks, peaches, milk. Friday: Cream of potato soup, wheat toast, cheese wedges, buttered broccoli, sliced pears, milk. RCES Monday Fish filet, macaroni & cheese, mixed greens, diced pears, homemade corn bread/butter, choice of milk. Tuesday Chicken pattie on bun, potato ' rounds, sliced peaches, choice of milk. Wednesday Chili con carne/crackers, vegetable sticks, orange arctic blast, homemade cinnamon bun, choice of milk. Thursday Sausage pattie, buttered rice, green beans, baked apples, homemade biscuitbutter, choice of milk. Do Tour Christmas Shopping at Central Hardware! Electric Appliances Kitchen Knives * Pocket Knives Scissors Revere Cookware . . . And Much More! CLVfRAL HARDWARE CO, ISC. 172 Cast Davis St. Culpeper, Va. 22701 825-9224 r Friday . ■ -Pork barbecue on bun, french fries, cole slaw, homemade snickerdoodles, choice of milk. RCHS Monday Choice of Tuna salad sandwich, or saussyje pizza, vegetable soup, homemade cherry cobbler, choice of milk. Tuesday Barbecue chicken, buttered rice, green beans, pineapple and orange tidbits, homemade roll/butter, ■hoice of milk. Wednesday Choice of Hot dog on bun, or grilled cheese sandwich, french fries, baked beans, choice of milk. Thursday Pork barbecue on bun, vegetable sticks, cole slaw, homemade applesauce cake, choice of milk. Friday ('hoice of fish filet on bun, or cheese pizza, macaroni & cheese, mixed greens, applesauce, choice of milk. Ringing, Singing Eighth grade students performing with hund chimes will add a special touch to this year’s Christmas concert at the high school, according to music director Judy Bomberger. The music department rar presents its annual free concert on December N at S p.m. in the high school auditorium. Homberger says the mixed chorus will |H*rl‘orm a variety of Christmas carols and the eighth graders will ring the* chimes. & CHOOSE AND CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE December 10th & 11th only Limited Number of Prime Cultured Douglas Fir, 5-20 feet $3.00 per foot to 9 feet, $15.00 minimum PARSON CHRISTMAS TREE FARM WASHINGTON, VA. 675-3523 (23 miles west of Warrenton on Rt. 211; fol low signs in Wsshington) So Unusual* They Are a Special Gift to Yourself or Others Royal Oak Bookshop 207 S. Royal Are. Front Royal OPEN 7 DA YS Phone 635-7070 IWARRENTON FOOT CLINIC Bruce J. Vogel, DPM, FACFS 85 (Jarrrlt Si. Warreiilon, Vn. 2218b 347-9393 Treatment Of; Corns - Callouses Bunions - Ingrown Nails Pediatric Foot Problems Sports Medicine and Foot Surgery Hours By Appointment “DOC” GODFREY’S 1984 MAZDA SE-5 PICK-UP TRUCK STANDARD EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: West coast mirrors, 5 spoke wheels, 5-speed transmission, tinted glass, intermittent wipers, 5 white-lettered P205/75R14 Steel Belted Radials, carpet, trip odometer, locking fuel filler door, vent windows, heavy-duty alternator, rear step bumper, stripes, 1,400 lb. payload, 27-38 m.p.g. $5995 PMC! MCLMES FROMT Mi MAIIR PKP 20 - TO CHOOSE FROM ■ 20 GODFREY V. W. 3031 Valley Ave. Winchester, Va. Phone 703-667-7111 Dealer No. 2000 Sales Dept. Winter Hours: _Mon. -Fri. 1A.M. to 8 P.M. - Saturdays 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Horse & Farm Directory Tour ad will run in all ofthese newspapers for as little as $8.50! louboun Eimts-iflirror £f)t:fauquirr Democrat The Reston Times fcappabannocfe ihtos fcfje Clark* Courier Leesburg, Va. Warrenton, Va. Reston, Va. Washington, Va. Berryville, Va 703-777-H10 703 347 4222 703-437 5400 703-675-3349 703-955-1111 Reaching 41,000 homes, stables and farms in Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, Rappahannock and Fairfax Counties. INDEX Auction* - Horse/Livestock Bam Construction Boarding and Training Farm Equipment A Supplies Farm Services Farriers Fencing A Gates Hay for Sale Help Wanted Horses A Ponies - For Sale Horses A Ponies - Wanted Horse A Ponies toGIveAvray Jumps Instruction Livestock for Sale Miscellaneous Position Wanted Real Estate Saddleries Shows and Events Stables for Sale or Rent Stud Service Tack A Equipment for Sale Vans and Trailers ■ Veterinarians CO jssl) FULL BOARDING AVAILABLE, excellent facilities and complete care 703/788-4613. TO THE HORSE LOVER - Private barn, box stalls, excellent care and feeding. Loads of room for riding Waterford area. 703-8823653 HUNT COUNTRY STABLE •Boarding •Training •Instruction «Sales (703) 347-7993 next to Warrenton Hunt Kennels BOARDING Retirees; Pasture-Summer; Hay-Winter Stalls, shelter. On Historic Landmark 700-acre estate near Middleburg. $50 per month Year round. Also, grain feeding. 703-687-3201 Span’s &table located between Warrenton & Middleburg Snowden Clarke (703) 347-3127 Quality horses and ponies. Horses bought, sold and schooled. Top class boarding in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. ) BONNIE L SIZEMORE, farrier Trimming and horseshoeing. A graduate of Michigan School of Horseshoeing Call 703/788-9622. FARRIER - John Croghan, new to area, serving Maryland and Virginia. quality work and reliability. Call 703/683-2335 B AC J FARM FENCING Najnuuket, Va. All types of fencing including chain link. Bushhogging and cleanup. 5 year warrenty. Excellent references. (703)754-8823 (O-aar') HUNT COUNTRY FENCE, CO. Leesburg, Va 703-777-4080 Farm and aatata fencing FARM GATES Made to Order, Any Size Oak Lumber H. G. Rose Delaptane. V*. 364-1574 COMMONWEALTH FENCING, INC. Hm, Va. QUALITY board fencing, spUt rail, woven wire, high tensile and barbed wire. Custom Wooden Gates. 703/364-1392 or Mac Moore, 364-1241 FENCING Complete line of wire, HI-TENSEL, plank and rail. Also will install. GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY,INC. Middleburg, Va. 703-687-6371 HAY - Timothy, Alfalfa, Orchard, mixed, straw Small and large quamties. Delivered Greg, 703882-3425. STRAW FOR SALE - Excellent quality in heavy bales Delivery available and discount for quantity $1 25 per bale. Call 703-6686358 EXPERIENCED EXERCISE PERSON or groom, new training barn, good working conditions, call Tony, 703-777-4311 HORSE EVENTS. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Administration, course management and promotion of events at new Great Meadow course between Middleburg and Warrenton, particularly steeplechasing and eventing. Prefer resident of Middleburg/ Warrenton area Excellent admini strati ve experience and references required Write Great Meadow, Box 234, The Plains. Virginia 22171 PART TIME STABLE HELP - afternoons. some riding Salary or exchange for board for one or two horses Call 703-592-3670 STABLE HELP WANTED - full or part time Mucking and grooming - taking care of show barn 703687-6624 AQHA DUN GELDING, 9 years old, shown Western pleasure successfully Good mover, strong and willing. Has been used for lead pony 703/948-6642; 703/9486963 H, FARMS Km Barrytlll*, Va. Paints - Quarterhorses Thoroughbreds (703) 955-3789 Buildings For All Purposes We build with you and your animal’s safety in mind. Our sliding stall doors are designed to insure the best in, function and safety. Bonanza Buildings • Residential • Farm • Commercial Call for free estimate Umbaugh Building Co. Rt. 2 Box 63 Purcellville, Va. (703) 338-2306 Metro - M-F 8-5:30 — 430-7601 John Fuog - agent AQHA LIVER CHESTNUT 2 year old gelding, green broke, grandson of Spec Deck Going real well, will make excellent Western pleasure horse or hunter. 703/9486642, 703/948-6963. ATTRACTIVE FILLY, 2'/? years, green broke, gentle Good home only Must sell Best offer 703/364-2533 BEAUTIFUL THOROUGHBRED QUARTERHORSE, 15 3 hands, 5 years, gelding Son of Spanish Joe Successfully shown - champion open hunter All tack included $3,750 or best offer Call Lisa Yamck 703/368-1156 FOUR QUARTER HORSE- Thoroughbred weanling colts Very athletic and excellent conformation Lovely Christmas gifts. Boarding available 703-822-5517. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN is a POA yearling colt, black with a white spotted blanket he does tricks and would make a great show pony or breeding prospect $350 or offer. Call Dornel at 703451-0439 GIVE A CONNEMARA for Christmas. Purebred yearling filly, champion bloodline, great jump and driving potential, grey, will mature under 14 2 hands Aladdin Connemaras, 703/253-5893 HORSE ON THAT SPECIAL CHRISTMAS LIST7 Let Hide-a-way Stables help fulfill that special Christmas wish. We have many horses. English and Western for advanced and beginner riders Financing available with approved credit 703/948-6642; 703/9486963 LARGE PONIES - all registered 'A and 3/< Arabians. 11 year mare, 6 year gelding, 4 year mare, and 3 year filly. Phone 804-442-7635 alters p.m 11-24-2t PONY - Good with children, 6 years old New saddle and bridle Call 703-777-4529 between 7-9pm evenings. REGISTERED HALF ARAB GELDING, bay, $850 Green broke Registered half Arab Farnley Welsh filly, grey, hunter prospect, $1000 Both gentle 703-338-4829 16 2 SEVEN YEAR OLD Thoroughbred Mare by William R Very attractive Broodmare prospect Reasonable 703/347-4110 SHOW QUALITY conformation broodmare 8 years old, dapple grey. 15 3 hands, registered thoroughbred Throws large foals Second dam is full sister to a stakes placed mare. In - foal to The Cool Virginian. $10,000 703/347-4089 or 703/347-1505 3 YEAR OLD FILLY - 16 hands, by Beau Marker out of an Assemblyman race winning dam Good looking, ready for track, hunt field or show ring $5000. Call 703-4303794 or 202-362-8264 FIVE YEAR OLD bay stud - wellt behaved, runs at Charles Town,’ good teaser or breed. Call 703955-1878.12-8-lt FIVE YEAR OLD TB bay mare by multiple stakes winner (Outdoors), gentle and clean. Winner. Call 703-955-1878. 12-8-1t TRADE - Electrical work for horse or good home to free horse 703777-6061 WANTED TO BUY - horses, ponies and colts Call 703-554-8255. G inntmction 3 DRESSAGE AND JUMPING instruction, boarding, training and sales. Superb facility, Indoor arena, Route 50 east of Middleburg For information call Mary Rose FBHS 703-869-6219 RIDING LESSONS Maintree Indoor and Outdoor Ring Trail Rides, Indoor Lighted Ring Private and Group Beginners to Advanced Child or Adult TRAIL RIDES 703-777-3012 703-777-3279 703-777-3204 BLACK ANGUS bull for sale 703 869-3576 12-1 3t NEW ZEALAND WHITE rabbits, 3 bucks, 1 doe Prime breeding or pet. Born 7/7/83 703-777-6488 RED^ONY CART - padded seats, padded back, with black pony harness, $250/best offer Call Kathy 703-777-4630 SAWDUST - Stock up now for winter. Delivery available. Also limited quantity of shavings 703-8823312 SLEIGH- ONE HORSE Portland Cutter, complete with shafts, needs some restoration work before use, original nameplate attached $250/ best offer* 703/7544880 MANURE SPREADER |ohn Deere, ground drive. Excellent condition. All new wood. Cidl (703) 347-1966 Warrenton area Q PotMkmWmOMf D HOLIDAY HELP NEEDED? Dec 19- Jan 20. Housesitting & Barn Care. Middleburg-Upperville area Call: Kay Ross 703/592-3331 or Daphne Bedford 592-3493 FRYING PAN PARK Winter Horse Show - “B" rated Dec 17 & 18 at Frying Pan Park in Herndon AHSA, VHSA, MHSA recognized. Featuring hunters, ponies and equitation divisions For information call 703-437-9101 and 703327-4485 AflmCftftttructton “LONGVIEWFauquier County, Virginia, Orange County Hunt A handsomely developed horse farm overlooking the new Virginia Gold Cup race course. The rolling Orange County Hunt territory of Northern Virginia renowned as the mecca of field sport in the United States, is the site for "Longview", a newly constructed and compact estate built to the standards of a working horseman and respected builder. The finely crafted and impeccably maintained main residence, and dependencies, overlooking and adjacent to the new Virginia Gold Cup Race Course, provide the essential ingredients for relaxed country living or formal entertaining, in a setting which coddles the eye with panoramic vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and fine views of Wildcat Mountain to the south "Longview's" convenient location, near the attractively restored 19th century Village of The Plains, Warrenton, Middleburg' and I-66, and Dulles International Airport, makes it particularly attractive to the purchaser requiring easy access to the countryside, Washington D C and the outside world For more information or appointment contact Thomas & Talbot Real Estate, Middleburg, Virginia. 703/687-5522. J LARGE 12 STALL, Center Aisle Barn with turn-out acreage. Heated feed/tack room plus kitchen-office with bath. Also available a 1 bedroom modern furnished apartment with bam or seperately. Large estate near Middleburg Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 703687-5522. a , Tack A E«tuipm*nt forSatm D TACK ft SADDLES WHOLESALE PRICES Write for our catalog, send $ 1.00 to cover postage: T&D Tack & Saddles P.O.Box 219 SpetTyvUle.VA 22740 c 5 16' BARNSBY CHRISTY with leathers and irons Excellent condition $300 firm. Child's size -16 show coat, green. $20 703-8225506. DRESSAGE SADDLE - 16’/? Wembley with fittings, excellent condition, $495 703-430-0010. SADDLES FOR CHRISTMAS - Stubbens: 14'Rex. 16'and 16’/?' all purpose Argentines: 16V?’ and 18" all purpose Schonthal 14’ Pony 1 All are in good condition and priced to sell. Call 703/7544392 WESTERN SADDLE, good condition Youth or ladies size. $190. 703-860-1745 XiwtonOTniftw 1977 WW GOOSENECK 2 horse thoroughbred size trailer, very good condition, new paint, etc. Call after 5pm, 703-822-5234. Complete Horse Trailer & Van Repairs Doug Hayes Welding Wetdng-al types Hitches. Etc. Stai Fronts, Stal Screens 703/937-4402 ‘84 Chevy BIG DOOLEY’S crew cabs, single cabs. 4 speed, automatics. 454 V-8 and hard to find diesels. Plus excellent selection of new pickups. S-lOs, 4x4s. Blazers. Suburbans. El Caminos, and vans. Over 300 trucks & vans in stock now! End of model year closeout sale now in progress. J.K.J. CHEVROLET Tysons Corner, Va. 703/356-0400 c " ftm* CWtMtoii 3 364> 2708 1112 Country Buildings Box 413 Marshall, Va. 22115 Residential and Agricultural Construction We specialize in custom horse barns, indoor riding arenas, run-in sheds, and all other agricultural buildings. 4/so Sun decks, garages, additions “Experienced, Professional, Affordable” STORAGE BUILDING 50' * 96' x 14' Eave $17,980 Erected Clear span roof construction, painted steel siding, galvanized steel roofing, six skylights in roof area, one 3/0x6/8 personnel door, two sliding doors, 20'W x 14'H and 16'W x 13'H. Building erected on your prepared site withing 15 mile radius of Purcellville, Va. QUALITY Buildings & Supplies P.O. Box 1055 Purcellville, Va. 22132 Phone 703-338-3338 or 703-777-9215 : HtWClWi : ANrf£lM» A MEMBER OF THE SEARS FINANCIAL NETWORK COLDUieU. BANKER □ RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES A HORSEMAN’S DREAM For riding and breeding. Near two race tracks. Fine estate in Upper Marlboro, MD on 19.6 acres includes 4,140 sq. ft. stable with 16 stalls, tack room and apartment space. House is magnificent, corninquiries: 301-839-4100 For Appointments or Private Showing: 301-292-1976 Please Call Collect $550,000 FOR SALE: DROVER 1968 four horse trailer, bumper hitch. Good condition, $2000. Call 703/3477144, ask for Richard. 2 HORSE TRAILER, 6'. new floor, some rust. $500. 703/752-7171 evenings. KINGSTON - HARTMAN DL NO. 446. Call Batterton's Trailers. Berryville. 703-955-3328. 9-8-tf USED THOROUGHBRED SIZED horse trailer, new floor, $850. 703554-8605. See Our Enlarged Store And Our New Gift Department Savings in Every Department! All Saddles Greatly Reduced Ladies Slip-on Gum Shoes -$19.99 Hunting Bridles Reduced - $28.00 Pytchley Hunting Jackets - 20% Off Imported Tweed Jackets - Vz Price Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-6 Thurs. 9-7 Sat. 9-4 Mastercard - Visa 347-3141 254 Lee Highway. Warrenton Intersection: Rts. 29-211.15 A17 HORSE—CATTLEFLATBED TRAILER Over 200 new models in stock in 10 brands. Deluxe Thoroughbred model, extra wide and loaded with options. Assorted colors. $2786. Two horse Gooseneck fully inclosed with bus windows and full nose. $3500. 4 horse deluxe gooseneck with dressing room, four-wheel brakes, spair. $6500. 16'x6' bumper stock with brakes, escape door, center divider, combination rear gate, assorted colors. $2450. 16 x6' gooseneck stock with nose, center gate, escape, combination rear gate, spair wheel. $2995. 16’x7’ Gooseneck stock with full nose and wood lined. $3750. 20'x6’x7' gooseneck stock with full nose, wood lined, 7.50'x16’-8 lug wheels. $4250. 16' tandem axle flatbed with brakes, ramps, stake pockets. $1295. Car trailer with brakes, ramps, fenders. $1495. 16’ plus 4' dove x 8' flatbed with sliding ramps, 3 axles, 12 PR tires. $2250. 20'x8' gooseneck flatbed with ramps. $2650. Trades excepted, financing and delivery available. Open 9am-6pm, 6 days per week. Closed Thursdays. Lux Stables Jesse R. Austin Distributor 10214 Lanhan Severn Road Lanham, Md. 20706 301-464-2574 New farm equipment at reasonable prices The perfect Christmas gift for your favorite equestrian... 1984 Annual Membership Le Manege One Hundred Club Info: 703 754-2683 Family Memberships (only 35 available) S225 Individual Memberships (only 65 available) S175 Strictly limited to 100 members! Includes access to all schooling facilities at the Joan of Arc hippodrome. Mon. thru Frt. until II a.m. with special guest privileges throughout 1984. Free facilities: $5/horse/day if before 11 a.m. Mon. thru Fri. no appointment is necessary. Please call for other times. Negative coggins (within one year) required for each trailer parking. One time use of horse. 2714 Logmill Rd., Haymarket, VA 22069

Actlmm (tartar 675S338 DOLLS Modome Alexander and others Old and new. ANTIQUE CENTER OF LEESBURG. Rr. 15 near by-pass. 703-777-5358 ~VCC ~ RNCKE L- GALLERY •Fl"« J#w#lry • AnUquM •Oil PainUngt • silver •Oriental Rugs Buy-Sail Appraise 17 East Washington St. Middleburg • 687-5585 Hours: 11 a m. - 5p.m M T W F, Sa . Su.. Closed Thurs. Open 11-30.31 of each mo. Closed 1-I0eachmo., exc. Dec. ANTIQUE ALLEY Christmas Open House Dec. 10 & 11 Refreshments Receive holiday discount with this ad 7 Quality Dealers Featuring old costume jewelry, wicker, quilts, linens, Blue Willow, Hoosiers, oak collectibles, country items, crafts, handmade wooden furniture. 55 East Colonial Hwy. Old U S. Rt. 7 Hamilton, Va. Tues.-Sat., 10-5, Sun. 1-5 Metro D C must use area code (703) 338-9029 P Btrw«ss I OPPORTUNITIES i 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 or purchase. Call 703/253-5620 Mature responsible person to babysit 18 month old boy Flint Hill area. Call 703/675-3185 after 11a.m. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, we deliver. Call 703-675-3220. FIREWOOD - seasoned, cut and split, mostly hardwood, at Jordan River Farm. Huntly 703/636-9388. SOLID split apple tree wood. Call 703/675-3765. John Deere Dozer 450-B Excellent condition. Call 703/636-9749 After 7p.m. 18 PERCENT off on WOODS scraper blades and all WOODS Rotary mowers Dec. 1 -Dec. 30 * * • 35 PERCENT off on New AlllsChalmers Tractors Cash deal plus set-up and freight Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 • * * ALLIS-CHALMERS riding mow era $200 over cost -only three left. 11-16 h.p. Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 HOLMES EQUIPMENT COMPANY Rt. 29 North EQcwood, Va. (703) 825-1916 FOR SALE: Twelve eight week old pigs. $20 each. Phone 703-6753394 BUTCHER HOGS FOR SALE (703) 788-4171 (703) 788-9812 WSTANQ LOST: Small long haired female dog. (collie coloring) last seervon Rt. 622. Castleton area. P ease call 703937-5144 if you have information. LOST: YORKSHIRE TERRIER, male, black and tan, 10 months old, no collar, from Crest Hill Farm on 647. Please call 703/364-2054. MISSING SINCE November 23 at approximately 2p.m. - Log chain and chain stretcher in front of Crews' residence. Reward for the finder. 703/987-8328. - APPLIANCES, Jenn-Air, Thermador, KitchenAid, Amana, Sub Zero and more. Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington. Va 703/675-3294. ATARI VIDEO COMPUTER SYSTEM with 4 games, 2 joy sticks, 2 paddles. a gift, used once. $50 Call 703-675-3515. DECEMBER 10 & 11- LAST WEEKEND outside before we go indoors. Building almost completed out back for sales during the winter. Everything will be from $5 - $10. Values up to $59 on shoes. Reduction in most boots- $15-$20-$25-$30 Formerly $80-$100. Amissville, Va, out of Warrenton 13’/? miles on 211 West 703/937-4804 P S Hot spice apple cider for everyone - ' " -■■ Inflation Fighter Pre Pay Your Classified Ad And Deduct 25$ from rates below Z\)t ftappatjannocfe J}ctos CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name_ Address__ City_State_Zip_ CopyPhone_ To Run:_Weeks 1S2 charge per week tor mailing box number replies) RATES STRAIGHT CLASSIFIED: 20 words (or less).$3.25 15c each additional word Save 25c when you pay in advance CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: Per column inch.$3.90 HORSE & TACK TRADERS’ CORNER: Straight line ads (20 words or less).$8.50 25c each additional word Display-type--Per column inch.$9.00 MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59 Washington. Va. 22747 Attn: Classified Adv. Dept. FRESH HOMEBAKED BREAD: French bread, Monday, Wednesday, Fnday at Nature's Foods; Special holiday breads. Monday, Wednesday, Friday until Christmas; whole wheat bread each Friday. Nature s Foods, Washington. 703-6753776 ONE MALE Peach-face Lovebird with accessories $75 or b/o Phone 703-937-5661 or 703-937-4265. PHOTOGRAPHS-Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office Prices are $5 for 5x7 and $8 for 8x10. 703/675-3349. WASHING MACHINE, Frigidaire. white, good working condition, $15. Call 703-636-6962, after 6 p.m. WESTINGHOUSE DISHWASHER, works well, $35.00; Fisher Stereo Receiver and 2 TDC 11 speakers, $90.00; 21 inch WESTINGHOUSE Stove, needs work, but it works, $5.00; Color TV Roof Antenna, $20.00 Call 703-675-3515. WILSON’S FRESH SEAFOOD at Elmer's 66 Station SpenyviUe Every Saturday Oysters, Shrimp, Fresh Fish, Scallops, Clams, And Crab Cakes ¥ Stickers ¥ Gift Ideas in Paper Grand Opening Sat & Sun., Dec. 10 & 11 Briar Patch Unique Shops 27 N. King St., Leesburg ANNOUNCEMENT Dorothy Noble Smith will be at Royal Oak Bookshop 207 S. Royal Ave., Front Royal On Sunday December 11, from 2 to 4 P.M. She will be signing copies of her book RECOLLECTIONS: THE PEOPLE OF THE BLUE RIDGE REMEMBER CHRISTMAS TREES Cut Your Own $15 Live, in bosket $30 Our Firs' Year WHITE OAK FARM 3 miles west of Middleburg. Turn North off Rt. 50 onto Rt. 611 for 1.7 miles to Rt. 790, then one mile to farm entrance. Follow signs. SIDE OF ANGUS Grain Fed Beef, $1.35/ lb. Side of Pork, $1/lb. Whole Lamb, $85. All cut, wrapped and frozen at no extra charge. Also Black Lamb Ram, $65 Suffolk Cross Ram, $75 Master Card and VISA accepted 703/937-4737 anytime SATELLITE TV SYSTEM SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SALE Now through Dec. 25th, 6% off list on any 12' Paradipse see through, wind through, beautiful, mesh antenna Complete Paradipse Syste Start at $2600 Save up to $300 NOW stems Appropriate Alternatives (703)937-4243 Joe Socket) & Sons Foreign a Domestic Auto Part* & Accessories Great Prices! Mon -Sat 8 A M. to 6 P M. Sunday to A M to 2 P.M. 123 N. Royal Ave. Front Royal. Va. 635-3241 • 635-6159 ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL puppies. Reserve your pick of litter now - ready for Christmas! Professional breeder offers beautifully marked AKC reqistered, champion sired liver & white puppies. Shots, wormed, health and temperaments guaranteed $200. 703/253-5393 evenings & weekends. LABRADOR pups, AKC, black, shots, wormed, $150. Call 703-3991595. Culpeper. CHARMING 2 bedroom cottage, large screen porch, 7 beautiful acres with creek in Harris Hollow, Washington, Va. $300. 703-9786912 FOR RENT. New brick rambler, Rt 211, Amissville. Call 703-937-5282.FOR RENT: Unfinished three bedroom house in exchange for some rent, some work, Sperryville. Call 703-549-7954. FARM FOR RENT, Washington, Virginia. Call 703-675-3328, evenings for details. BAHAMAS - HARBOUR ISLAND, 6 bedrooms, 2V6 baths, maid/cook, tennis, large patio and yard. Request brochure, Rt. 1 Box 30, Washington, Va. 703-675-3121. THIS 3 BEDROOM RAMBLER offers 1 bath, eat-in kitchen, living room, storage building on 1.170 acres. Great starter or retirement home. $42,500. ...2 bedroom house featuring 1 bath, living room, eat-in kitchen, basement, oil forced air heat on 1 acre. $46,500. ...2 farms: Colonial 2 story with 3 bedrooms, 1 ’/? baths, living room with fireplace, family room with fireplace, diqing1 room, kitchen, utility room, out buildings on 62.708 open and wooded acres with pond. Just reduced $120,000. .. Small farm with 50 acres more or less (approximately 35 acres - pasture and 15 acres - hardwood). 6 outbuildings, good fencing, stream, long road frontage with potential building lots. Lovely view of the mountains plus a 4 bedroom house with 2 full baths, porches, full basement and much more. $185,000. J & J REAL ESTATE, 703/825-1234. THREE ACRE LOT on mam highway at Boston Call 703-547-3926. 1 HOUR METRO RETIRING SOON? CLARKE COUNTY Bluemont. Route 1 - Come home to country living Very secluded and privacy is guaranteed by Clarke zoning. Fish in nearby Shenandoah River, 15 minutes to golf course Have your own garden with fruit trees, keep your own horses or cows Deer, turkey and grouse throughout 49 4 9£res of pasture, woods, and streams with, all the firewood you'll ever need. Well located m the foothills of the Blue Ridge Estate area between Middleburg and Berryville One of the best places in the world to live and still close to airports and cultural centers Low taxes $69,500. Less for cash. Bring $500 deposit Wayne Long, 703-896-9064 Bargain - $1337/acre NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries at a meeting held in Richmond. Virginia, on October 14, 1983. adopted the following amended regulation pursuant to Sections 29-125, 29-126 and 29-127 of the Code of Virginia, to become effective January 1,1984 PART III, FISH. CHAPTER 23, FISHING GENERALLY R23-6. Permit required for importation. etc., of certain species, to include the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) among those species which are unlawful to be imported, caused to be imported, bought, sold, offered for sale or liberated in Virginia without a permit from the Commission, except that the African clawed frog may be imported and/or sold, but not liberated, without such permit, when such action can be shown to be an essential part of a specific research or educational project designed to advance scientific knowledge by achieving precisely formulated objectives COMMISSION OF GAME AND INLAND FISHERIES Frank T Sutton, III, Chairman REMODELING. RESTORATIONS, additions, all types ot carpentry. Licensed F W. Hutchinson. 703/9375579 ROOFING - GUTTERS and down spoutings. Tinning and roofing of all kinds Aluminum gutter and downspout. Roof repair Call Bill Starks, 703/675-3630. Washington, VA. THURMAN WHORTON, Flint Hill. Plumbing, heating and electrical work. 24 hour emergency service at 703/675-3607. OLDETOWNE SWEEPS Open again for the 1983-84 Season Experienced and AiQy insured, modem equipmentA Call today for free estimate Jjf BraceVtaettag, FttatHfll/Va. 675-3885, D«y 675-3508, Night ANTIQUE RESTORATIONS, refinishing and upholstery. Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington, Va. 703/675-3294. A TIP TOP Chimney Sweep. Cleaning liners and caps, fully insured. Call 1 -703-948-6706 EXPERIENCED IN CARPENTRY and brick laying, all phases of building and remodeling. 30 years experience Edward M. Clark, 703/6753608 or Bobby Brown 703/675-3624. OLD DOMINION CONSTRUCTION & Repair. Additions, renovations including all aspects of home repair. Local references. For estimates, call evenings 703/937-5482. 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! ALUMINUM OR VINYL siding. Thefmopane replacement windows - soffit - facia (overhangs - eaves). Custom window and doortrim, seamless gutter, etc. Licensed, bonded and insured. 29 years experience Five year warranty on all workmanship. 50 year nonpro-rated warranty on vinyl. Free estimates. Call anytime, Luray 703/743-7500, collect In memory of Bertie K. Atkins, wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away June 4,1983. December will be a very sad month for we no longer have you with us to celebrate your birthday, (December 9) and Christmas. What we would give to say Happy Birthday and give you a kiss, But we know that Heaven has gained a very special angel, one that will never suffer no more. We miss you deeply and are longing for the day when we will all be together again Sadly missed by Husband, Children and Grandchildren We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many relatives and friends for their acts of kindness shown to us during the extended illness of our husband and father. Deacon Gaylord Butler, while he was at home and in the nursing home and also during the time ot our bereavement. We greatly appreciate eveything that has been said and done Mildred F Butler and Robert L Butler We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness shown to us during our recent bereavement The Fred Payne Family TEXAS OIL COMPANY i>Mds floohjt* poison for short trips sunoundlng Roppohonnock. Contact customers. W* train. WritoN. D. Nickerson, Pres., Southwestern Petroleum - Bo* 789, Ft. Worth. Tx. 76101. AUTO MECHANIC WANTED Career opportunity GM experience preferred Apply in person, Country Chevrolet. Warrenton, Va. DISHWASHER POSITION. The Inn at Little Washington Apply in person 703/675-3800 FULL TIME POSITION available as legal secretary Must be excellent typist Submit resume with phone number and address to Luke & Genebach LTD. P 0. Box 6, Washington, Va 22747 HORSE EVENTS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Administration, course management and promotion of events at new Great Meadow course between Middleburg and Warrenton, particularly steeplechasing and eventing. Prefer resident of Middleburg/ Warrenton area. Excellent administrative experience and references required. Write Great Meadow Box 234 The Plains, Va. 22171 SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR $18,768 Positions available in Fauquier and Madison Clinics providing SA treatment and community consultation. Requires previous experience. Call or write Personnel Manager for application at Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701 or 703-825-8284. Inquiries must be received by December 16. EOE/AA NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Section 15 1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the Rappahannock County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors will hold a toint public hearing on Wednesday, December 21, 1983 at 7-30 o'clock p m m the Courthouse, Washington, Virginia, to consider an amendment to Sections 14-3 and 14-5-1 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. The aforesaid amendment is available for public examination at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County between the hours of 8:30 a m. and 4 30 p m , Monday through Friday All persons affected by the aforesaid amendment may appear at this hearing to present their views This notice should be construed as a notice of intention to adopt the aforesaid amendment This notice Is being published in the Rappahannock News, a newspaper of general circulation in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia for two (2) successive weeks as required by the Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended Board of Supervisors Rappahannock County By: Dtane Bruce. Clerk NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING On The Following Properties: Blackwater Homestead Rt. 615, Boston 2 miles north of 522 ★★★★★ Sam & Cherry Vanneman Route 622 Castleton ★★★★★ Moody Aylor Gid Brown Hollow Washington, Va. ★★★★★ OLD COUFFLIN PROPERTY 56 acres on Route 607 Outside Woodville Owned Now By: W. Rogers ★★★★★ Lucy Triplett ALTA VISTA Rt. 626 Castleton ★ ★★★★ James & Nancy Thomasson Route 615 Bounded by Jonathan Run and Blackwater Creek ★ ★★★★ KAYWOOD Massies Corner Hickerson Mountain Col. D. C. Knuepfer ★★★★★ Tom & Joanne Tepper Route 660 Bounded by Jonathan Run and Blackwater Creek ★★★★★ NEED WORK tor Christmas money, high school boy age 16, Castleton area, have transportation 703-9375675 after4pm Personal Social Secretary You can't do it all! Let me schedule your appointments, maintain the household, bookkeeping and correspondence and organize your parties. Let me be there (or the repairmen, run errands, and prepare an occassional meal. Let me do it all (or you! Experienced, Organized, Intelligent Call 703/937-5740 m Culpeper Motor Corp. Rt. 29 N. Culpeper 825-8381 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE, new tires, inspection, has au tomatic" shift 1979 CHEVROLET CAPRICE CLASSIC WAGON, auto matte, air cond . all power, luggage rack, local owned 1977 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, Landau top, radials. white interior, red & white exterior Sharp' Local owned 1974 FORD 2 DOOR HARDTOP, automatic with air radi als. runs great Local owned 1980 PONTIAC CATALINA, 4 door, automatic, air, radials Local owned 1981 GMC CABELLERO, 2 tone blue. V 6. automatic, with air Radials Many extras Lo cal owned 1979 MERCURY MONARCH GHIA, V-8, automatic, air . radials Local owned 1980 CHEVROLET LUV PICKUP, 4 cyl . 4 speed, long bed. new paint, snow tires 1979 CHEVROLET LUV PICKUP, 4 cyl . 4 speed, long bed snow tires Dealer #412 JESUS WILL PICK YOU UP (703) 825-3777 Brandy Station • 79 TOYOTA Landcruiser. 4-wd, 54,995 • 76 DODGE Ram Charger, (high performance) 4-wd, 53,000 • 71 DODGE Flatbed, '/i ton, 4-wd. 51,595 • 76 PLYMOUTH Fury, 51,295 • 66 MUSTANG, 52,000 • '49 DODGE, (restorable) 5800 • 59 STUDEBAKER, Lark. 5600 1975 CJ5 JEEP, standard transmis sion, 36.000 miles, good lires Lx cellent condition, $3500 Call 703/356-9142 after 6p m 1966 JEEP truck and truck chains Also large brass kettle for the rustic home Call 703/987-8805 for further information REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FRONT ROYAL, VA. Brick Rambler. 3-5 bedrooms, family room, dining room, spacious kitchen, living room with fireplace, 3 full baths $69,900. BERRYVILLE, VA. Just completed 3-bedroom home on 'h acre Extras in elude flue for woodstove, heat pump, vinyl siding and hardwood floors. $49,500. BERRYVILLE, VA. Beautiful 3-bedroom, 2\i baths rambler in great neighborhood. Two fireplaces, large kitchen, dining room, family room with wet bar, hardwood floors. Heat pump and woodstove. $69,900. CLARKE COUNTY, VA. A little farm, 15 plus acres. 2-3 bedrooms, large family kitchen, living room, 2 baths, full basament. $87,500 GEORGE W.GLAIZE, JR. INC. REALTOR Winchester, Va. I e I Phone 703-662 5058 l—-1-0 I OMOSTUNITY IQUAl NOVUM Massanutten Manor STRASBURG, VIRGINIA Beautiful 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Overlooking the Shenandoah Valley • EXCLUSIVELY - For Senior citizens (62 years and older) or handicapped persons RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED PERSONS OPEN: Mon. thru Frl. 8:00 a.m. • 4:30 p.m. LOCATED: Rt. 761 Capon Rd., Strasburg, Virginia PHONE: (703) 465-9161 I OMAl NOUS IK OPPOITUNITY

Board Accepts—Washington9s Boundary— (Continued from Page 1) searched in the Virginia State Library for a copy but was unsuccessful. The boundary description still is available but it would be financially prohibitive for the town to hire a survey or to transfer that verbal description into physical lines on the ground, the mayor said. Boundary In Use The U S. Geodetic Survey has done a map of the town as well. Miller noted, but the boundary shown there is not the official town line either. Over the years, the county’s tax map has been accepted as the boundary deliniator. “But it’s the used boundary, not the official, legal boundary,’’ Miller emphasized. It’s that boundary that the Town Council f has asked the Board of Supervisors to formally accept as the legal boundary. If agreed upon by the town governing bodies, the boundary would then be presented to the circuit court for official designation, Mi,ller explained. “Nothing special” motivated the Town Council's action to seek official boundaries for Washington, according to the mayor. "It's been discussed by the council for at least three years...We need one. It's a good idea to have a legal boundary,” he said. Miller noted that in the 19X0 census, census takers had difficulty determining the town’s population because of uncertainty over the dividing line between the town and county. In addition, location of the line will become important should development proposals be submitted for property around Washington, he said. “But we should have markers showing where the lines are,” said Supervisor Hubert (Jilkey. “We'd hate to have to go to each property line and put a peg in,” Miller responded, asking if it would be agreeable to limit markers to where boundary points occur on public roads. “Then it would be no problem for a surveyor to determine where individual property lines are.” Five such markers on roads already exist. But the mayor added he didn't know if they correspond to boundary lines on 1 Are you in our book? If you are, you are among hundreds appearing in On The Morning Side of the Blue Ridge, a collection of stories and memories gathered in interviews with Rappahannock people by the News staff. Among those appearing in the pages of On The Morning Side of the Blue Ridge are many of your neighbors, relatives and friends, including: J Alther. Allie I /Ambler. John P Amiss. Dr William Anderson. Peyton Andrews. Joyce Anibel. Chuck Armstrong. Will Ashby. Dr Atkins. Beulah Atkins. Carlton Atkins. Clyde Atkins Elmer Atkins. James Atkins. Margaret Atkins. Mutt Atkins. Roy Atkins. Sally Atkins. Virgil Baggerly. F C. Baldndge. Dr Barber. John M. "Jack" * Barber. Martha Wallace Baumgardner. Margaret DeJarnette Bavliss. James Bailee. Ethel Benton. Fields Biddle. M F , Bogart. Humphrey Borkowski. Joseph Borts. Cora Botts. Lucy Bowie. Bruce Bowie. Lucy Catherine Bozer. George Bozers. Mrs Brady. M. H. Brown. Mrs Barton Brown. Diane Brown. Harold Browm. Henry Brown. Ida Brown. J B. Brown. Mrs Frank Brown. James E. Brown. James Marshall Brown. Luther Warfield Brown Maury1 Brown. Paul Brown. Rhodes Browning. Mrs. John A. Browning. Dr J S Browning. John T. Browning. Mrs. Lewis Brow ning. Mary Landon Browning. Preston Mercer Bruce. Jack Bruce. Mary Bruce. Pauline Bruce. Sam Bruce. Silas Buckner. Alyette Burke. Basil Burke. Boots Burke. Edmond Burke. Jim Burke. John Burke. John W Burke. Washington Burke. Weldon Butler. Jane Butler. Robert Bywaters. Burrell rrank Cagney. James Calvert. George and Lydia Campbell. Mayse Dudley Cannon. Charles Cannon. Donna Carey. George W Cargill. Mrs. Carter. A. P. Carter. James Carter. John Chelf. Harris Chester. Thomas Clark. Addie Clark. Walsh Clater. Roxie Cliser. H. M Coats. Tim Cooper. George W. Cooper. J. B. Cornell. Lee Coughlin. Delmore Coxe. Annie Coxe. David Cntzer. Wallace Crosby. Bing Daughter. Doris Davis. Dorothy and George Davis. Sidney G Dear. Amos and Phoebe Dear. Charlie Dealing, Clarence Dearing. Willis Dennis. Angela Dennis. W B DeJarnette, Henry DeJarnette. Joseph Dial. Wylene Dillard. Absalom Dinwiddle. Gov Dodson, Acrey Dodson. Elsie Dodson. Lela Dodson. W H Dodson. William Donovan. Clint Dulane. H L Dulen. Alice Duncan. Madison Dunne. Irene Dwyer. Ruby Eastham. C C Eastham. Charlie' Eastham. Edwin Eastham. Robert Eastham. Robert Woodford Eastham. Mrs W. G Eldred. Fran and Charlie Eisenhower. Gen D.D Elliott. Susan Estes. Benjamin Estes. Bob Estes. Charles Estes. Charles K "Pete'' Estes. Columbus Estes. Dot Estes. Sheep Estes. Thomas W Fields. W C Fitzhugh. Willie Fletcher. Mattie Ball Fletcher. James W. Fletcher. William Meade Ficklen. Benjamin Ficklen. George Fogg. J, E. Foley. James T. Fox. Billy Frazier. Edgar Lee Frazier. Homer and Virgie Fuss. Elizabeth Garner. Matilda Geanng. William Gershwin. George Goode. Hamet Gore. Helen Grant. Gen U S Green. Charles Green. Phoebe Greene. P Grimsley. A M. Gnmsley. Barnett Grimsley. John Grimsley. Thomas E Grove. J. R. Grovis. Moms Grubbs. John W Haaker. William Hall. Charlie Hampton. Wade Hams. W G Hartley. George Hawes. Aylett Hawkins. Felton Hawkins. Marshall Heterick. Robert M Hetrick. Sam Hitt. Lucy May Hodgkin. Dr Hoff. Lucinda Holland. Roberta Hopkins. Thomas H. Hooper. A M Hooper. John M Horton. Bill Houghes. Mrs Housh. Chester Housh. Dorothy Hoover. Herbert Hudson. Mary Huff. 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Flo *8” plus tax Available at: (UlOfor mailing) In Washington—Rappahannock News Office & Middle Street Gallery In Warrenton—Fauquier Democrat Office In Front Royal—Royal Oak Book Store In Culpeper—Cornershelf Book Store the county tax map—proposed for the new official boundary—or to lines on the Geodetic Survey map Tax Map Inaccurate Clerk Diane Bruce reported that she receives nu merous inquiries as to whether property lies within or outside town limits from landowners coming into her office to register deeds. She maintained that questions will continue to arise if the county’s tax map for Washington is used to designate official boundaries. “That map is not particularly accurate if it’s like the rest of the tax maps for the county.” Bruce pointed out that in several cases, lots within Washington’s limits which have been subdivided are not shown on the tax map for the town. Frank Reynolds, a Washington resident, asked if the town’s boundary line could follow property lines instead of bisecting lots as it does now. He noted that zoning regulations are different in the two jurisdictions. Those property owners whose lots are split by the dividing line may be able to get special treatment and higher density, he cautioned. The boundary line would be “awfully unsymetrical” for a municipality if the 23 or 24 lots bisected by the existing line were to be included within the town. Miller replied. Boundary By Lot Number Bruce noted that a surveyor had suggested includ ing lots by number witn outside lot lines as the town’s boundary. “Then each land owner would be responsible for his or her own survey,” the clerk added, noting that the town could avoid the expense of a survey if that recommendation is followed. Eastham noted that the boundary could be the subject of legal disputes, particularly as regards zoning and subdivision matters. “Certitude is all important or the game is worth nothing,” he said, suggesting a joint Hoard of Supervisors and Town Council committee determine the line the boundary should follow. “I see nothing wrong with accepting what he’s asking for,” said Wood, of Miller’s request, presenting a motion that the boundary be approved. Baldwin added a second to the motion. The mayor pointed out that the board could make approval of the proposed boundary contingent upon the five marker points being established by survey and connected with the meets and bounds description. He noted that the Town Council would first have to get approval for the survey work, promising to take the matter before the council members at their December 14 meeting. The agreement between the two governing bodies on location of the town lines would next be presented to the circuit court judge for formal designation and if approved, then the five points will be surveyed. “We don’t want to spend the money (for a survey) without knowing that the judge will accept (the boundary agreement),” Miller said. “You can’t put the cart before the horse,” admonished Supervisor Charles “Pete” Estes as he and Gilkey called for the survey work to be completed first so the supervisors would know just what they were voting on. With that, Miller left the court room. Zoning administrator David Konick told the supervisors that the area immediately surrounding Washington, designated for future growth in the county’s comprehensive plan, is the logical place for a subdivision. “We’ll have big difficulties if we don’t have a clear boundary, he said, noting that property in the county could have a minimum lot size of 25 acres while land within the.town can be subdivided into V2 acre lots. “If the (boundary) line goes through the center of a lot, what would you do?” Estes asked the zoning administrator. “It would depend on what was proposed,” Konick replied. “I would say they’d have to go to both the town and the county (for approval of any development plan)...My preference is to have the town’s legal boundaries follow the existing lot boundaries. But I don’t think that’s practical be Inn Goes To Court - (Continued from Cage 1) oulty of complying with the conditions. "Because of the immense costs to your petitioners of any delay in this project,” the petition continues, “your petitioners have prepared a set of plans in all ways identical to those presented to the town council at its meeting of September 14, but absent any portion of the improvements within 15 feet of Main Street, although the construction in such fashion would be of little benefit to them without the amendment of the variance, or their compliance with its terms." Nevertheless, these plans were filed with Konick "together with all necessary checks and sanitation permits", but Konick refused to issue a building permit, according to the petition. Dickey then contacted Baumgardner and asked him to explain the council vote to Konick, but Konick "continued in his obdurate refusal to issue the required permit," continues the petition. Konick said Tuesday that Baumgardner told him that day that he had not been at the council meeting and could not speak to Dickey’s questions. Konick said he then had delivered a letter to Newbill Miller requesting clarification on the conditions council had placed on the variance. Meanwhile, he told Miller, he had denied the building permit "for the time being.” In his letter, Konick went on to say that “inasmuch as The Inn’s present plan does not come under what they applied to construct in Variance No. 2b, I would also like some direction from the town council as to whether or not the conditions set forth must be met prior to the issuance of the building permit.” Konick sent a letter to Dickey dated December 6 (the day after the petition was filed) in which he said he had reviewed the revised F8UGDIES LIVESTOCK EZCUKNSE INCORPORATED REGULAR SALES Every Tues. HORSE SALE 2nd Sal. 1 p m.. Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tues. 1 p m Every Month 1 Mile East of Marshall Rt 55 PHONE 364-1566 plans and that he would not issue a building permit until a new development plan was submitted. “I find your development plan wanting in several respects,” he wrote. "First, it fails to show the lot lines of the property upon which your clients intend to build. Second, it fails to show the information required... relating to the vehicular entrance and parking.” Therefore, I am not in a position to make the findings required under... the zoning ordinance based upon what you have submitted.” Shortly after 4 p.m. of the same day, Richard Shephard, one of The Inn’s architects, submitted a development plan to Konick. However, Konick told him it still failed to conform to the ordinance requirements. The building permit application says The Inn would be 4,400 square feet when completed; therefore The Inn would need a total of 44 parking spaces within 000 feet of the main building, according to Konick. He said the development plan submitted Tuesday “is consider abely short of that number”. The new plan shows two parking spaces at the rear of the building. “Utilization of this space will not permit adequate provision for traffic circulation and control within the site,” Konick wrote Shephard in a memo after their meeting. Konick also requested documentation of The Inn’s lease agreement With Trinity Episcopal to share the church parking lot, with 21 spaces. Konick’s other objections centered around the form of the submission. The development plan was not submitted on the proper size paper, he said. The development plan did not show water and sewer facilities, the number of floors, the area of the building, he added. In addition, he requested a letter or entrance permit from the highway department approving the plan. Finally, space was not provided on the development plan for the health department to stamp its approval, he said. $ropertj> <&ffmngg tine farm - fields fenced - streams, road & river frontage - Vt wooded -214 acres. Excellent owner financing. In Culpeper County on Hazel River. $1,500 per acre. frame farm house - 4 bedrms, l'/> bath, liv. room, with fireplace, separate din. rm., den, hunt rm., Ig. kitchen. Excellent condition. Horn, many outbldgs., well landscaped. 16 acres. $107,500.00. Country but convenient - 5 acres near village. 8 room brick home, small barn, nice stream and great views. Come and see. $82,000.00. Eileen M. Day, REALTORS Clopton House, Box 126 W ashing ton. Va. 22747 Beverly Atkins 675-3400 987-8621 ca Kevin Day 987-8009 Lucille Price 675-3427 Mitzie Young Lisa Day 937-5196 937-5248 GAY ST. 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Latham suggested a stipulation that the majority of a bisected lot’s area determine which ordinance would apply—the town’s or the county’s. Returning to Wood’s original motion, the board voted 3-1 with Gilkey opposed and Estes abstaining to agree to the boundaries as proposed by Washington’s Town Council with the stipulation that five marker points on public roads be established by survey. -White Named (Continued from Page 1) the supervisors, with an eye toward present and future needs, want to search for members with backgrounds in finance or engineering. “I’d be reluctant to let you or Carson (Johnson) go. You all have such good experience with this project,” responded Supervisor chairman J. R. Latham. “My capabilities may have been more helpful in the phase up to now’ than they’ll be in the future,” said Dennis, a former member in Fairfax County of the Upper Occoquan Sewer Authority. He added that he would continue to serve on Rappahannock’s authority if the board of supervisors wished but wanted it known that he wouldn’t be offended if replaced. “I spoke with Col. White yesterday,” noted Johnson, WSA chairman. “He said if the board felt he could assist the county, he would be willing to accept appointment.” White, a former member of the Army’s Corps of Engineers, has “a lot of direct experience in water engineering,” said Dennis. Wasting no time, supervisor Charles Estes, whose Piedmont District includes the village of Sperryville, nominated White. With a second from Supervisor Hubert Gilkey, the retired engineer was unanimously appointed to the WSA. Building? • Paint • Lumber c. • Millwork 2 • Hardware'^ Complete One-Step BUILDING SUPPLY Warrenton Building Material Co., Inc. on the By-Pass, Warrenton 347-1400 Estes asked if membership on the WSA was limited to five persons. “If they need financial help, maybe we could add another member rather than replace someone who already serves. The people on the WSA now have done a terrific job,” Estes said. “If they don’t resign, it would be a tremendous help.” Clerk Diane Bruce agreed to check with the board’s legal advisor on limits on WSA membership. Wayne Cilimberg, recently appointed executive director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Planning District Commission, reported that no final, formal word has been received yet on official award of the EPA grant which must occur before the state’s block grant agreement with the county is signed. “We’re still waiting to hear,” he said, adding that federal officials have asked for more paperwork. FASHION IS MORE THAN JUST CLOTHES! 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