Rappahannock News, December 22, 1983

s\on\i.f 5? ATE s $ PAID CI1 Subfectto 3,023 RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,722 *>7 VI.TJiniA STATE LIBRARY I W 19. VA. 23219 CAMPLE Tfce County Family Newspaper Since 1877 33ra YEAR, NO. 51 USPS 455580 16 Pages Thursday, December 22,1903 WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA Phone 075-334') 25* i^hnprovements Cost Money” O’Meara Offers Objectives By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Representing the Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education, Barney O’Meara told the county School Board at its December meeting that the group is ready, to help pressure supervisors as budget review time approaches. “In this age of taxpayer revolt, here are 400 people asking for more spending,” O’Meara said, explaining the group “formed largely through frustration over budget cuts last year.” O’Meara acknowledged there were “extenuating circumstances” which led the Board of Supervisors to cut back on School Board requests last year, but added, “It seems like there are always extenuating circumstances. We would not want frivolous or unnecessary spending, but the schools need more money.” The group circulated petitions in September and October. They then published their proposals in the October 13 issue of the Rappahannock News along with the names of nearly 400 county citizens who supported the school improvements even though it would mean higher taxes. O’Meara said he had asked to be on the agenda as budget time approaches so as to restate the committee’s concerns in a timely fashion. The citizens’ group will meet again in late January, O’Meara said, to discuss their objectives and specific projects they might take on to improve local education. Advocacy Role “We see our role as one of advocacy in situations where groups like the Boosters Club or the PTA might feel they took a stand that might be too controversial or if an issue might be too controversial to touch,” he said in a later telephone in terview. O’Meara added that he was not criticizing the Boosters or PTA for being “bland” since they depend on heavy participation to be effective. The total estimated cost of the Citizens for Quality Education proposals for the 1984-85 school year would come to approximately $191,500. That would mean an estimated nine cent increase in the county tax rate or an increase of $36 for the average Rappahannock taxpayer, O’Meara said. The group recommended offering computers in both schools, foreign language in (Continued on Page 2) Pupil Fingerprinting Set As Precaution Sheriff-elect John Henry Woodward and assistant school superintendent Tom Campbell are planning a fingerprinting program for Rappahannock’s children. Fingerprinting has become common in suburban districts as a precaution to help police in case children are kidnapped. The fingerprints are kept on file by the parents, police or school officials and only used if the child should disappear. The purpose is purely precautionary and done only with parental permission. But Campbell says kidnapping is not just a city crisis; it can happen in the country, too. In seeking permission to proceed with the program, Campbell told the School Board at its December 13 meeting, the danger can be even greater. “In a rural setting where children are waiting for buses” he said as an example, children are more susceptible to kidnapping. Campbell said he and Woodward had made preliminary plans to at least fingerprint pupils at the elementary school. They had chosen January 13 as a tenative date. Before proceeding, Campbell said the schools would carefully communicate the purpose of the program with the parents and also with the children so they would understand why the police officers were in the building. Campbell suggested that the schools could keep the prints and give copies to parents. School board member Paul Nicholas moved that Campbell be allowed to proceed with the program and that copies of the fingerprints be made available to all parents who desire them. In supporting the motion, Randall Updike suggested the program be available for pre-school children as well as elementary pupils. The motion was unanimously approved with both amendments. Children of any age in the county will be fingerprinted with parental consent and copies of the fingerprints will be made available to parents who want them. Lane Takes Last Stand Attending his final School Board meeting before assuming his new duties as county supervisor next month. Nelson Lane made a motion on a subject dear to his heart—the Pledge of Allegiance. At a policy manual review session in October, Lane had said he was ready to go to court if necessary to get the pledge to the flag reinstated during school-day routine. In recent times the pledge which refers to “one nation under God” has become controversial in light of litigation to enforce separation of church and state. But at the December 13 School Board meeting. Lane reiterated his intent that Rappahannock’s children should “say the pledge come hell or high water. Let someone sue because their child said God,” he challenged, adding that every insurance policy, rental agreement and coin in the country refers to God. If a nickel can say “In God we trust” and if an insurance agent can write about “acts of God”, Lane insists there would be no harm in letting a child say the pledge to the flag. Can’t Be Forced If a child chose not to say the pledge, he would have the right to remain silent under freedom of speech, Lane added; the school could not force children to recite the pledge. (Continued on Page 2) Driver Leads High Speed Chase A Warrenton man led police from two counties on a high speed chase from Fauquier into Rappahannock County last week. Fauquier deputies were called to a residence near town after a report was received that 25-vear-old Scott A. Clore had inflicted wounds upon himself, according to Rappahannock £ deputy John Henry Woodward. When police arrived on the scene, Clore fled in his mother’s car down Route 211 through Culpeper and into Rappahannock County, traveling at speeds in excess of 85 miles per hour. Woodward and deputy Ed Streapy joined the chase at the bottom of Boot Jordan Hill, 1 Vi miles east of Ben Venue, the deputy said. At that point, Clore ra.~ off the right side of the road on the shoulder to pass another motorist, Woodward said. "We didn’t try to stop him again until we reached Washington. With the hills and curves it would have been to easy to cause a serious accident,” the deputy explained. At the first entrance to the town of Washington, Woodward took the patrol car around Clore’s vehicle. “I got in front of him and wouldn’t let him pass while I kept slowing down,” the deputy said, adding that the subject stopped at the town’s second entrance. According to Woodward, the young man had bled profusely from slashes on both arms at the inside of the elbow. He said he attempted to put Clore in a Fauquier deputy’s car for transport to Fauquier Hospital but called the Washington Rescue Squad instead because the man’s wounds continued to bleed and he was losing consciousness. He was taken to the hospital in Warrenton for treatment. Clore has been charged in Rappahannock County with reckless driving. —Rappahannock News Photo/D Hutchinson OH CHRISTMAS TREE, oh Christmas Tree — Waldron O’Connor starts a strand of lights winding down the town tree. Closed For Christmas ' county ana state otfices will be closed at noon Friday, December 23, and all day Monday, December 26, in observance of Christmas. Post offices and most businesses, including the Rappahannock News, will be closed Monday, December 26. Schools will close for Christmas vacation on Wednesday, December 21. The Raonahannock Mental Health Clinic will be closed for the holidays from noon on Friday, December 23, through Monday, December 26. In the event of an emergency, clinic staff may be reached by calling 6753329. The Rappahannock County Library will also remain closed December 23 through 26. Rappahannock News Photo/M May DELEGATE RAYMOND ' ANDY" GUEST presents the $12,00() grant for fire and rescue squad pagers to Rappahannock County Fire and Rescue Association president Donald Gore (left). Watching is Rappahannock/Rapidan EMS council president Paul Poling. The money comes from the new "one tor life" extra dollar fee on automobile registrations. Wi&t) £ou a Jfflerrp Cljristmas '*$¥1 ipr-lbr mj HL gjUT fcrjpH %+ \A W[ .... Rappahannock News I'Imio M Mas ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS — Three-year-old Wesley Welk met Santa at the Wash ington Cash Store Saturday to conf ide his desire for a drill, a skillsaw and a screwdriver. v Inn Controversy Continues With A New Suit Filed By MICHELE MAY Kappahunnock News Staff Writer Lawyers for The Inn at Little Washington have filed a petition for a writ of certiorari. The petition seeks a circuit court review of the conditions placed on the variance granted The Inn at th4 November 18 Town Cbuncil meeting. The Inn *U«sPeip* copies of “each anti every paper” in town files regarding the application, including minutes from all meetings held on the application. The council had said that before additional work could be done on the building, the planters and part of the fence in front of The Inn must be removed and the two parking spaces that would be cleared at either ?nd would need to be paved. Petitioning for The Inn’s jwners, lawyer David Dickey called the restrictions "illegal, void, arbitrary md capricious.” Dickey said the conditions were illegal under the town’s zoning ordinance which only allows conditions >n improvements to be built uid not “ancillary conditions o other portions of the con•erned property”, according o the petition. At the same ime, Dickey said he was not ■onceding that the town’s trdinance was valid “which 'our petitioners expressly leny, but are aware that hey cannot raise such issue n this action.” Contary To Permit Dickey continued that he only reasons given for he conditions were possible parking problems near The Inn, a finding which he argues is contrary to the special use permit issued on October 12 “which special use permit found as fact that The Inn at Little Washington was already providing adequate parking and merely required The Inn to ‘continue’ to provide adequate packing.„ In addition, fche petition alleges that the restrictions are “arbitrary and capricious” because The Inn would by its own estimate bear an economic loss of approximately $32,500 in complying, a sum which Dickey says “bears no rational relationship to the health, safety and well being of the town of Washington.” Dickey added that The Inn had offered to return to the Town Council if parking should become a problem i,n the future. Finally, he charged the restrictions with being discriminatory enforcement of the town’s “purported” zoning ordinance. The petition was filed just days after Dickey had withdrawn a petition for a writ of mandamus, asking the court to review zoning administrator David Konick’s refusal to issue a building permit. The petition became moot when Rollick issued the permit on December 13 based on revised plans. These plans had eliminated portions of the project which The Inn still wants to build, but which require the variance. Meanwhile Dickey appeared at last week’s Town Council meeting to argue that the conditions he modified. Dickey presented a petition with do signatures of "neighbors and friends” supporting The Inn’s “attempts towards beautification” through installation of the planters and trees, which they asserted w ere preferable to asphalt parking spaces. They requested that the conditions be modified to allow the trees to stay if The Inn received a variance. Dickey said a contractor had told The Inn’s owners that the total cost of the items and their removal would be approximately $•‘42,500. Dickey reminded the council members that the only reason they had given him for the conditions was the parking. Careful reading of the zoning ordinance showed that The Inn needed 10 spaces, according to Dickey. It now had :fl. Dickey then asked the council to modify the conditions on granting the variance to say that if parking became a later problem, The Inn would be required to provide more spaces. For exam pie, he said, if The Inn should ever lose its lease to share the Trinity Kpiscopal Church parking lot, he said it would be fair to request more parking spaces within bOO feet of the building. “I really very much don’t want to be involved in litigation— I think this is a reasonable way to handle it,” he concluded. Town Response Mayor Newbill Miller responded that he had seen construction start and notified one of The Inn's owners Pat ric k ()'('onnell, that what had been promised in the plans was not being followed. The building lines were not supposed to change, Miller said, and he had asked that construction stoj) until the matter could be “straightened out." If there would be* considerable expense to remove the items now, the hardship was The Inn’s responsibility for having gone ahead with the project, he said. Miller said the council would review the variance with its lawyer. The Inn faces construction deadlines, Dickey countered, and would like- to have the- matter expedited. “You always have these deadlines,” responded Miller. “You come and take a little more (each time). Kverything is rush, rush.” A motion by Taylor Updike to confer with counsel was unanimously approved. Audience Response Landscape architect Will Hoare who designed the fountains at The Inn expressed surprise at the controversy the- trees were causing. If such improvements were made in Kngland, the- area would be named a conservation district and the work would be ilone with public funds, he maintained. The trees were “major improvements to the town (made) against consul - ((Continued on Page 2) Schools Speak Out Against State Mandates Without Monev The Rappahannock School Hoard has joined a growing list of counties in adopting a resolution protesting state mandated programs without the funding to go along with them. School Board members unanimously approved the resolution drafted by the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) during their December Id meeting. The vote requests the governor and General Assembly to realistically fund the state’s share of required programs or services and also to provide local school boards with the necessary funding and authority to set their own pay plans. The resolution quotes a 197d attorney general opinion which says the cost of the “standards of quality” must be based on actual rather than arbitrary figures “bearing no reasonable relationship to the actual ex pense of education.” Yet, the “standards of quality” funding formula has never been adequate, according to the VSBA. 1'er pupil funding for WKi-M school year was approximately $.>00 or 20 percent below the actual per pupil cost, according to the resolution. Localities are reimbursed for 51 instructional personnel per 1,000 students, while the average school division in Virginia hired Od.h people j>er 1,000 students in 19H1-X2, it continues. '1'he school boards object to state intervention in teachers’ salaries because “the largest proportion of the school’s budget is allocated to personnel salaries — including benefits — and a state mandate to increase salaries by a specific percent can have a devastating unjjact on the school budget, the locality’s budget and the local taxpayer." Flat percent in creases don't allow local flexibility in such areas as current salary levels, total benefit plans, recent raises, lontf range pay plans and other salaries in the region or received by other county employees, the resolution asserts. The vote supports appointing a governor’s task force to study various incentive arid merit pay plans, however. This committee would develop guidelines for alternative compensation plans. “Too often the state mandates programs, then drops interest and funding,” said School Hoard member Paul Nichols. “So 1 like this.” “If they mandate it, they fund it,” asked Nancy Reeve. She also supported keeping local control of sal-< ary schedules. School Board chairman Beverly Massie pointed to (Continued on Page 2)

Inn Controversy O’Meara Offers Objectives lutjjpEurannndt mm* Rappahannock & Adjoining Counties per year $8.00 Elsewhere in the U.S. per year $10.00 Outside the U.S. per year $8.00 plus postage SUBSCRIPTION.RATES BY MAIL ALL PAYABLE IN ADVANCE ( )New ( ) Renewal ( ) Check 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. (Continued on Page 1 ) erable opposition,” he said, “and I find this quite extraordinary." Council member Dorothy Hawkins concurred that the trees were “beautiful” and “an asset”; and C.E. Giles agreed. However, Giles continued, the state police had told him the corner was dangerous. Besides, the trees had also taken away the two parking spaces that had been shown in the approved plans, he said. Joyce Kramer recalled that the council had held a “long meeting” on how dangerous the comer was “way before The Inn made those improvements.” However, 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: IAlther. Allie 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 Baldridge Dr Barber. John M "Jack" Barber. Martha Wallace Baumgardner. Margaret DeJa Bayliss. James Bailey. 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Thornton, Dr Thornton, Francis Thornton, John Edward Tidier, George Timbers, Henry Trescott. Katherine Turner, Franklin Tyler. John Updike, Daniel Updike, D. C. Updike, Mamie Updike, Mrs. Taylor Utz. Peggy Walden, Edmund Waldron, John Walker. Edna Walker, Paul Wallace, Charlie Ward, Daniel Warren, Marjorie Washington, George Wayland, John Weaver, Stant Whalen, Posey Wheeler, George White. William Whorton, Henry Wigenton, Thomas, Jr. Wilkerson, Georgia Williams, Bradley Williams, Matthew Wood, C B. Wood, Frank Wood, Henry Woods, Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Woodward, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Woodward, J. T. Woodward, Robert Yancey, Earl Ziegfield, Ho *8** plus tax rtvauaoie at: In Washington—Rappahannock News Office, Middle Street Gallery & Rush River Co. In Wan-enton—Fauquier Democrat Office In Front Royal-Royal Oak Book Store In Culpeper—Comershelf Book Store ($1.10 for mailing) the trees in their planters make the town more beautiful, she said, asking that they stay. Charles Eld red said the trees probably pose a safety hazard only to those who are being slowed down from taking that corner at 40 miles per hour. Eldred called for a lowered speed limit or at least having signs posted to enforce the statutory 35 mile per hour limit. “This council has gone on record as taking no action” he said of the speeders, suggesting that acting on the current debate would only take out the obstructions so they could do it easier. Clamping Dow n • On Only One Eldred added that several non-conforming buildings had been built or renovated recently, yet “It seems there’s only one pally we’re clamping down on. There’s all kinds of construction going on.” Miller responded that if the town had clamped down on The Inn, it was “only because what was done was not what we were told would be done.” A court stenographer who had recorded the portion of the meeting dealing with The Inn was. then excused. The transcript was sent to town attorney Douglas Baumgardner for his review. Dickey asked for a copy of the minutes of the last meeting. Miller said he would ask Baumgardner whether he erfcld have them. After the meet/. Jt, Miller commented regarding the parking problem. “What hasn’t been pointed out is that the parking at i'Ae church is shared, with the church taking precedence. But we don’t quibble about it.” Miller said the 21 spaces at Trinity could be used by church members attending meetings while The Inn was open and that The Inn would not then have the 19 total spaces required in the latest review. The town had given on the issue in order to help The Inn, Miller said, adding, “The last thing I want is a law suit for Christmas.” Hope you all have a merry Christmas. Sperry vi He Barber Shop Rt. 211 Sperryville, Va. 987-8146 (Continued on Page 1) the elementary school, implementing the proposed index pay scale for teachers with a “reasonable” cost of living increase, upgrading teachers’ extra duty assignment pay to at least the state average and beginning work on a high school addition. Worst Case O’Meara said the nine cent increase was a “worst case” tax rate estimate. He was “confident the supervisors will consider other ways.” O’Meara then quoted previous advice from school board chairman Beverly Massie to “accentuate the positive.” “We feel we have a good system. We’re proud of our schools,” said O’Meara. He pointed to the county’s high ranking in statewide minimum competency testing and the showing of the “Whiz Kids" teams as just two examples. But the committee was looking for more, said O’Meara. He said he had spoken with superintendent Robert Estabrook about adding creative writing workshops. Wakefield outshines the public schools in the annual Rappahannock News scary story contest, Lane’s Last Stand (Continued on Page 1 ) Lane wants a flag placed in every classroom, too. “I think this is one we really have a majority of support for,” said School Board member Randall Updike. The board unanimously approved the motion. “I personally don’t disagree,” said school superintendent Robert Estabrook, but added that the School Board might want to get a legal opinion before implementing the motion because it “could potentially have difficulty.” Board members agreed to confer with their lawyer before actually reinstating the pledge. At the close of the December 13 meeting, school board chairman Beverly Massie said she wanted to publicly thank Lane for his service to the schools and wish him well as a supervisor. Massie expressed hope that the School Board could continue to look to Lane as a friend and someone who would educate the rest of the county board on educational issues. Added Paul Nichols, “And when you go to the supervisors, don’t forget from whence you came.” Slate Mandates (Continued on Page 1 ) drivers’ education as a recent example of the state not funding required programs. Counties were told they had to pick up the cost of drivers’ education, but could pass the expense along to the participants. Districts are now allowed to charge students up to $75 each for drivers’ education fees. “If you’re going to appropriate it, then make it clear where it’s coming from,” added Estabrook, pointing out that money is sometimes taken away from older programs to fund new ones, leaving the localities to finance the former. The adopted resolution will be sent to the governor’s office and local legislators. The Culpeper School Board had adopted the same resolution the night before. The resolution was sent to the state’s various school boards by VSBA secretary George W. Holmes, III. Computer Courses Offer At 4-H Center Two microcomputer programs, one for beginners and another for owners of small businesses, will be conducted Tuesday through Thursday, Jan. 24-26, at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center. The program for beginners will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 24-25, and the one for small businesses will run Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25-26. Both programs are being sponsored by the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service and the department of agricultural economics at Virginia Tech. The Wednesday program for both seminars will consist of an all-day trade show for participants to get acquainted with microcomputers and the hardware associated with them. The beginners’ program will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday with a 30-minute registration period. Discussions will involve the definitions of hardware and software, descriptions of what microcomputers can do and explanations of popular computer programs. It will end with a two-hour discussion from 2 to 4 p.m. by a panel of microcomputer users. The Thursday program for operators of small businesses also will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will cover the same topics. The topics, however, will be oriented toward the small business participants. Additional Information concerning either conference can be obtained by contacting John E. Dooley, director, Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, Front Royal, Va. 22630 or by calling (703) 635-7171. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! From John Walker Jenkins Auction Co. Auctions Being Held At The Red Building At My Home Place. John, Alice, and William Sperryville, Va. 987-8211 observed O’Meara. He said he would like to see more emphasis placed on writing in the schools and offered the help of several committee members to work with students. “A lot of our group members are active in varying degrees in varying subjects” added Camille Harris and are able “to answer most any need.” Group members also had various ideas concerning vocational education, foreign language and other specific courses they would like to see strengthened, O’Meara said, as well as ideas on how to get more parental involvement. “Students do well when there is something happening at home,” he said, adding that there was “an encouraging number” of parents in the Citizens for Quality Education. - We Thank You For Your Kindness and Support Throughout The Year And Wish One and All A Hapy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year! Special Thanks To Our Wonderful Staff FAITH MOUNTAIN HERBS CHERI and MARTIN WOODARD 987-8824 We will be closed December 24 through Jarman 1 A-1 INVITATION TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals for partial re-roofing of Rappahannock Elementary School. Routes 211 and 636. Rappahannock County, will be received by the Owner at the Office of Baughan & Baukhages, Architects. AIA, Cave and Zerkel Streets, Luray. Virginia. 22835. until 3:00 PM.. January 3, 1984 The opening of the bids will be PUBLIC.* Three (3) sets of Bidding Documents may be obtained by Bidders from the office of Baughan & Baukhages. Architects. AIA, Cave and Zerkel Streets, Luray, Virginia. 22835 (telephone - 703-743-6493), upon deposit of cash or check made payable to Baughan & Baukhages. Architects, in the amount of $15 00 per set after 12:00 noon on December 12, 1983. The entire deposit will be refunded to each Bidder upon return of documents in good condition within ten (10) days after the opening of bids No partial sets will be issued and all documents remain the property of the Architects The project, in general, consists of the re-roofing of the Multi-purpose and Cafeteria spaces, approximately 88 squares, including removal of existing roofing, installation of a %" thick fiberglass, insulation board, and an unsurtaced. glass fiber reinforced, polyester core, polymer modified bitumen membrane Also Included is the removal of all existing fascia-gravel stop, replacement of same, and all other flashing at rising walls, vents, mechanical equipment, roof penetrations, etc Bids must be accompanied by a Certified Check or acceptable Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Base Bid, payable to the Owner. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Surety Bond for 100% of the Contract Price, guaranteeing the completion of the Contract and payment to all persons having direct contracts with him for Labor and Materials Form of Performance Bond will be AIA Document A311. furnished by the Architects. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of Bids for a period of thirty (30) days The low bidder may withdraw a bid submitted in good faith, because of a clerical error discovered therein, by giving notice in writing to the Owner within two days of the opening of bids in accordance with Section 11 -54 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Contractors and sub-contractors will be required to comply with Federal and State anti-discrimination laws 'Bids will be opened at the School Board meeting on January 3. 1984 at 7:30 P. M in the School Board Office Bidding Documents may be examined at the Architect's office and at the following locations: McGraw-Hill Information Systems Company F.W Dodge Division 14th Floor 8728 Colesville Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 Dodge Plan Rooms Dodge Reports, Suite 206 2720 Enterprise Parkway Richmond, Virginia 23229 Dodge Plan Rooms Dodge Reports 3229 Brandon Avenue, S.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 Plan Rooms Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. 2311 Westwood Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23230 Builders Exchange of Richmond 3207 Hermitage Road Richmond, Virginia 23230 Bidders are required under Title 54, Chapter 7, Code of Virginia to show evidence of Certificate of Registration before bid may be received and considered on a General or Subcontract of $15,000 00 or more. The Bidder shall place on the outside of the envelope containing his bid. and in his bid over his signature the following notation "Registered Virginia Contractor No The Owner reserves the right to reiect any or all bids, and to accept any proposal which he may deem to be to his best interest, and to waive any informalities in Bidding BAUGHAN & BAUKHAGES ARCHITECTS Cave & Zerkel Streets Luray, Virginia 22835 Telephone: (703) 743-6493

NEW OFFICERS in the Amissville Ruritan club include (1-r): director Frank Donald, secretary Nelson Burner, treasurer Charles Mills, vice president Robert Settle and president Wayne Kanaby. EPA Installs Toll-Free Hotline The Environmental Protection Agency’s Philadelphia Regional Office has a 24-hour toll-free ' hotline' which citizens can use to report suspicious incidents of waste dumping or the existance of dumpsites of which EPA may not be aware. The number is 1-800-438-2474. When calling EPA’s hotline. all “tips” should include (SfZealcEstate EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Eileen M. Day realtor MORE SPACE NEEDED "We need more space." That’s one of the most common reasons people give for wanting to move into a different home. And if. you ask them exactly what they mean, chances are they’ll scratch their head and say. . . “Well. . . just more space!” The truth is. people often cannot put their area needs into concrete terms. They’re pretty sure they need an extra bathroom or bedroom. but beyond that their requirements are rather vague. If you’re looking for a new home, it's a good idea to engage in a little quiz with yourself and your family. Consider what you have now and what you want and need * in your new home. Think > about recreational and hobby activities as well as general living requirements. Make up a checklist starting with, say, .. the kitchen. Is your present one big enough, or do you need something bigger? Are you eating there now, and would you continue? Or Would you rather dine somewhere else in the new place? Do this for EACH room and you'll end up with a clear picture of what to look for. It takes a little time, but it’ll turn out to be an investment in real happiness! 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: (575-3400. We’re 1 here to help. as much relevent information as possible, such as a description of the nature of the problem, its exact geographic location, the date and time of the incident, the suspected parties, and, if possible, the type of material or containers being disposed. Also, callers are encouraged to leave their names and telephone numbers so that EPA may obtain additional information if necessary. In this way, EPA can conduct an effective follow-up investigation of each complaint and provide a direct response to every caller. EPA will protect the anonymity of all callers. EPA’s toll-free hazardous waste hotline is available anytime a “midnight dumper” is suspected. All calls will be answered personally between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; but, after that time, the messages will be recorded. However, if an environmental emergency arises that needs immediate attention, such as spills -af oils or hazardous substances, it should be reported to the National Response Center at 1-800424-8802. The Region III Office of EPA in Philadelphia covers the States of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Season's best to each and cl >my one. It is alicaijs a pleasure to sen >ei/ou. HILLSDALE GROCERY Hi. 211. near Massif 's ('<>riK*r (■>75-311 r> A BOOK’S A DOOR TO DREAMS CHILDREN’S BOOKS FOR ALL AGES from “Care Bears ABC’ to out of print collectibles ROYAL OAK BOOKSHOP 207 S. Royal F ront Royal Now Si^j^jug Tiger Press 635-7070 OPEN 7 DAYS School Board Discusses Curriculum Goals »y MICHELE MAY Rappahannock New. SUIT Write. Don Bomberger seems to be the most popular high school faculty member right now, assistant superintendent Tom Campbell told the School Board at its December 13 meeting. The popularity has to do with the high school’s new computer lab, which Bomberger told the board is attracting students before school, between classes and during their free time. Bomberger said there was “a stampede of youngsters in the mornings waiting to get to the computers” and that the new glass windowed lab makes it easy for him to monitor students working with the computers while he’s teaching his regular math classes. There are six computers in operation at the high school, Bomberger told the board. He uses them in his trigonometry and other advanced math classes. Advanced math students receive six weeks of instruction in basic programming and computer language. There are then followthrough exercises in later chapters, Bomberger said. Teachers are using the computers as word proc essors to write business letters and to create tests, Bomberger added, saying software is available in most individual subjects and he expects more teachers to incorporate computer use into their lesson plans as the software becomes available. Bomberger said, he was working with the typing teacher to introduce business students to the computers also. Campbell said the James Madison University consortium has agreed to offer a course in the county in the spring for faculty members wanting to learn more about teaching computer literacy. “Overflow is the only problem” he said, indicating that 37 teachers had signed up for the class that was to have been limited to 24. Computer Literacy Stressed Campbell presented a time table thpt he proposed to keep Rappahannock in pace with the recent educaWSA Elects Officers At a short meeting Monday night concerned primarily with beaurocratic requirements for federal and state grants, Rappahannock’s Water and Sewer Authority members elected officers who will take over their new positions on January 1. Chairman will be Bob Dennis, vice-chairman Carson Johnson, treasurer Donald Gore and secretary Jim White. The WSA also adopted a non-discriminatory policy mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency as a prerequisite to award of its $1.5 million grant for construction of Sperryville’s sewer system. tionai emphasis on computer literacy across the country. Campbell pointed out that the national commission report “A Nation At Risk", the recently promulgated state department of education report “Computer Literacy for Students in Virginia” and the November 8 report from the county’s superintendent’s advisory committee have all stressed the importance of including computer science courses in the high school. Computer Committee Campbell asked that a planning committee of teachers and school administrators be appointed to develop "a coherent, logical program for computer study.” He hoped the committee would meet twice in January and form a final report by February 15 in time for initial school budget work sessions. Campbell’s suggested committee members included Mike Cotter and Valerie Hibbs from the elementary school and John Toth, Don Bomberger, and Greg Waters from the high school. Campbell would also serve. He said the tasks facing this committee would be to analyze curriculum needs, visit other schools to study systems in operation, study the literature dealing with teaching computer science, attend all possible conferences and vendor demonstrations, investigate and evaluate available software, determine criteria for hardware sejection based on proposed lesson plans and available software, compare curriculum needs to available equipment and decide what the system can afford, plan a timetable “for the implementation strategies that make the most sense for the Rappahannock County schools”, plan for teacher and administrator training, establish criteria to evaluate the program and then actually set the program in action. Campbell’s plan was unanimously approved. Campbell’s report on computer literacy planning was just part of the superintendent’s “Agenda for Action." Carnegie Study Superintendent Robert Estabrook distributed a chapter by the same name from the Carnegie Foundation high school study, a three year study which was published in September, according to Estabrook. Estabrook said his own agenda would be a way “to respond to the multitude of reports aimed our way during the past six to nine months.” Estabrook said he wanted to make a number of recommendations from the Carnegie report, but would hold some until February budget work sessions. However, he discussed and supported the first two of 12 priorities identified in the Carnegie study: clarifying goals and the centrality of language. Schools seem to have trouble focusing on goals because of the multitude of demands placed on them. t^May Christmas y bring you much joy and happiness. Washington Cash Store General Merchandise Skip, Kenneth, Pat, Jonas, Pete, Janet, & Skippy Estabrook said. But every high school, according to the Carnegie study, "should establish clearly stated goals—purposes that are widely shared by teachers, students, administrators and parents.” These goals “should focus on the mastery of language, on a core of common learning, on preparation for work and further education and on community and civic service.” Estabrook said he was receiving recommendations on goals from the superintendent’s advisory committee, the teachers, the Rappahannock Citizens for Quality Education and others, but that he was not sure whether he had sampled a large enough range of people or framed the questions precisely enough. However, the Carnegie Foundation offers a series of 200 grants, according to Estabrook. Schools applying for grants must identify one of the 12 points in the Carnegie study as their target for emphasis. Estabrook recommended the school board "latch onto centrality of language” as its main objective, adding that he didn’t mean by selectiit^dauguage skills for emphasis that other areas shouldn’t be upgraded, too. Estabrook also suggested that the school system participate in the Northern Virginia writing project administered by George Mason University which coordinates grants for teachers to study composition during the summer. Participants can work with their own students as well as help other teachers. Building Trades Business At its December 12 meeting, the school board also voted to commend building trades teacher Scott Currie and approve his plans for a junior achievement model at the high school. Currie proposed to create a mock business in his fifth and sixth period class of eight building trades students, according to Currie’s written proposal. The students would be presented with a business opportunity such as repairing or building picnic tables. They would estimate costs and bid on jobs. Then if they received the "contract”, they would invest in the business to raise capital or the financing would be handled through the building trades local ac count at the bank. Currie, acting as the “consultant." would monitor each step of construction. Once the project was completed, the business assets would be "dissolved among dividend holders and the building trades local account.” The students would serve as estimators, bidders, purchasers, laborers and inspectors during the project in order to learn more about how small businesses are operated in the outside world. School board member Nancy Reeve said she supr ported the idea, but wanted further guidelines to be presented at the January meeting. Reeve wanted to know how the financial details would work, the stock options, hanking and so on. "Money is touchey," she said. “Everything has to bevery clear where money is involved. We don’t want a good thing to go sour just because someone didn't understand." The board agreed that Currie should be allowed to proceed, but must send further financial details to the hoard. of tin* r«*al jovn of tli«* Holiday Sranon in tin* opportunity to nay Thank You and to wish you tin* v«*ry ImhI for tin* iWw Vcur. BALDWIN’S SHELL Thomas Baldwin Jr, Certified Mechanic 24 Hour Service Night - (703) 987-8079 Day - (703) 987-8240 Va. State Inspection No. 2464 Emergency AAA Service Just in tims... If tor Christmas! handcrafted Leather handbags &. belts - by busy beaver leather \*w. 9 jewelry • ceramic mugs & honey jars • stained glass boxes finger puppets • silk-sceened prints & notecards • hand loomed scarves gift certificates -hex signs & more* * Homestream Designs next to the Rappahannock News £c#4cr}t& fi/tee/byA Season s best to each and every one. It is always a pleasure to serve you. 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f&appahannock News An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHURW ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T TOLER Exec Vice Pres DAPHNE I HUTCHINSON. Editor/Gen Mgr BARBARA C 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': 1-2 years $1.00; over 2 years - $3 00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Bldg Washington. Va 22747 HOURS: 8:30 a m to 5:30 pm. Mon Frt Published by Warrenton Printing & Publishing Company. Inc Member Audit Bureau of Circulation Thursday, December 22,1983 And It Came To Pass. . . And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was that while they were there the days were accomplished that she would be delivered t and she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with hast, and found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. —Gospel According To St. Luke A Tribute To Rte 618 (Part Of It) By EUGENE McCARTHY Rappahannock New* (iuest Columnist Rappahannock County is secretive and private. It doesn’t easily tell much about itself. One must come to know it gradually, a little bit at a time, a small stretch of time, a piece of the land. I have been concentrating on Rte. 618 and the land that borders it-the people that live along it. I have not undertaken to know all of Rte 618; not the part of it that runs east of Woodville, off Rt. 522, but roughly the five miles that run west from Woodville to join 522 and 231 in a closing of a triangle. The first mile out of Woodville is a good road but quite undistinguished. It has a bituminous surface and runs between the well kept fields and pastures of Lane Properties. The fences along both sides of the road are generally free of honeysuckle and sumac and even of dogwood trees. It is an orderly stretch of road that changes quite suddenly soon after the first mile. The tarred surface ends and gravel and stone take over on Rte 607 which disappears straight on and on 618 which makes a sharp turn to the right. It continues to run between Lane lands, but they become less cultivated and less controlled. To the left of the road is a pasture of sharp hills, rock out-croppings and patches of trees. To the right a field, suitable for com and other grain crops, out oetweeii trie iieiu and the road for most of a half mile runs a band of trees which widens into an oak grove which in turn blends into the woods of Ross Mountain at the next turn, left to the west. The road, alternately in the sun and in shade, is in winter alternately bare or icy. It works its way around the side of the mountain and eventually, after crossing two or three rocky stretches, descends to the narrow meadow which marks the beginning of Hawlin Hollow. It is here that 618 takes on its real character and vitality. At the entrance to the hollow, 618 crosses the bridge over what some maps identify as Beaver Dam creek, just beyond the site of what was Hand’s Grist Mill, a site still marked by Poet, author, former United States Senator front Minnesota and candidate for the presidency, Eugene McCarthy note lines in H awl in Hollow, Woodville. the remains of the stone walls of the mill, the mill race and parts of the stone wall of the clam that held water for the mill in what was known as “the big pond.” The whole arrangement must have been a masterful piece of hydraulic engineering. From this point on the road is shaded on the south of a running ridge, known as School House Mountain and eventually reaches the end of the hollow marked by the gap between Schoolhouse Mountain and Juba’s Mountain, which runs down from the Northwest. There are 11 houses in the hollow, all but two of them still occupied. Just through the gap to the west, on the other side of the two mountains and east of the Hazel River, are three more houses, generally included for social and other purposes as part of the Hawlin Hollow community. In the hollow there is one working farm, run by Bill and Bill, as they are generally known. It is a highly diversified farm, especially in its animal husbandry activities. Its livestock includes horses, ponies, an occasional mule, cattle, sheep, goats and hogs, a great variety of domestic fowls, ducks, geese, guinea hens, turkeys. There are two partially worked farms, both of which have Belgian draft horses. The other houses shelter persons of various ages, races, occupations and nonoccupations, ranging from air-plane pilot to photographer, and including one partially retired college professor whose special concern and mission in the hollow is groundhogs— eradication, not propagation or protection. In the course of a full year, one is likely, if reasonably alert, to see on the road or in his own yard or in pasture woods or meadow, deer, wild turkey, the resident black bear, a fox or two, racoons, opposum, squirrels, chipmunks, beavers, a transcient muskrat, mink or bob-cat and two or three floods of rabbits, field mice, moles and groundhogs. Nearly all of the small birds of Virginia, including humming birds, live in the hollow or stop by enroute to better quarters, either north or south. Larger ones too come by or stay, vultures and hawks in great variety, including an osprej who pauses during spring and fall migration. Jays anti kingfishers, crows are there. The green heron and great blue fish the ponds and streams and wild geese at least fly over. A litany of trees can be found along the road in wood lots and on mountain sides— pine, fir, cedar, hemlock, spruce, holly, birch, sycamore, beech, sassafras, gum, maple, oak, in great variety, hickory, dogwood, cherry, poplar, walnut, crab-apple, plum, locust, ash and elm and beneath them laurel, blackberry, wild roses, hedge roses and thron, willows in the low lands, sumac everywhere, and more. For three seasons there are flowers: wild plum, cherry and redbud, blood root, spring violets, wild azalias, may apples in the spring, anemones, phlox, chicory and summer daisies, day lillies in the summer, asters, daisies, butter-fly weed, iron weed and thistles in the fall. The dogs of the hollow include one grayhound, one terrier, three golden retrievers, one labrador, a fox hound, a beagle of recent memory, one labrador, a fox hound, a beagle of recent memory, one Australian shepherd and three dogs of uncertain ancestry. It is truly a road for all purposes, persons and seasons, as well as for flowers, trees, dogs, birds and animals. —Rappahannock News Photo/J. McCullough YOUNGSTERS SNUGGLED with Santa at the Castleton Volunteer Fire Department's Christmas party last Sunday evening. Mr. Clauses beard had begun to slip but not before he’d made his list and checked it twice. (jhRistmas Blessings From The Staff of The RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Arthur W. Arundel Publisher Arthur W. Arundel Loretta Brady Barbara Burke Jeanne Harrison Daphne Hutchinson Michele May Peggy Stringfellow John T. Toler And Our Production Department Letters To The Editor Thank Whatever Gods May Be To the editor: In response to “Letters To The Editor...‘Thank God'”, I most heartily agree that a feeling of thankfulness is indeed gratifying and that Thanksgiving is an excellent time to express this feeling, although not necessarily confined to that, or any, holiday season. Even as I write I am quite thankful for the beauty I see around me. Having the word "God" omitted from a Thanksgiving editorial was not at all offensive to me or mine nor did I search for it in vain. God is not a fact but a belief. If indeed a god (or gods) do exist, he (or she) surely noted our thankful feelings. (Omnipotent beings are like that—yea, they are) Any god who is wide awake will know when he or she is being appreciated. Besides, which god would we honor? The Jewish and Christian god, Jehova? His son, Jesus? If we are American Indian, perhaps Manatu should be credited. Then, again, if we be east Indian, Buddah might better suffice. Of course we can’t omit Allah, and, if we get into ancient Rome, Greece, Scandinavia, Egypt, etc. we would have so many gods to thank, where would we stop? I haven’t sacrificed a goat in years! There is no Earthly or Heavenly proof of any kind that "...nature is only the manifestation of the (a) creator", nor, did our founding Fathers advocate a creator within the Constitution. On the contrary they fought long and hard to get and keep gods out of it. In fact, this was finally accomplished only because of the extreme disagreement as to which denomination would be favored. Our great Constitution guarantees us tall of us) the right to worship and believe in a god only if we wish. That is a basic freedom. No political positions are to be given to any gods or organized church, now or ever. I am most thankful to those founding Fathers for that. Perhaps, had it been different. not only would the Rappahannock News be obliged to print the name of a god in giving thanks, but would have been repromanded severely for doing otherwise. (Remember the inquisitions.) And all in the name of god. “Afraid to mention God”? Thanks again to our founding Fathers, we are neither afraid to mention gods nor are we afraid to retire them from politics. We neither spare the feelings of scien tists, reasoning people nor the “aristocracy of the air”. Let us thank whatever gods there be (if any) for what the Pilgrims were most beholden... FREEDOM...freedom of religion as well as freedom from religion. It was, in fact, someone else’s religious beliefs that the Pilgrims were fleeing from and these same Pilgrims were tolerant of other religious belief only because, as a minority, they were victims of it. Once they became a majority in the New World, they began inflicting their beliefs upon others just as was done to them...All in the name of God. I am ever grateful that I am free to pen a letter such as this and equally grateful that others, no matter how much they may disagree with me or with one another, are free to do the same. Being happy, free and thankful for it is the highest attainment of humankind and with the choice of acknowledging whomever or whatever we deem appropriate without being intimidated by creeds, dogmas, politics or any powers that may wish to do so...Amen. RICHARD W. PIERSON Amissville . Christmas Spirit To the editor: ' Never have so many given so much to make Christmas a special time in Rappahannock County. Donations have come in from schools, churches, private individuals and civic organi zations, some from as far away as Fairfax County. With your money, we have been able to give food baskets, presents, clothing and even gift certificates. These thoughtful and meaningful contributions have left big laughs and twinkling eyes on many happy faces. All of us thank you and wish you a happy holiday season. The Rappahannock Department of Social Services Appreciation Shared To the editor. As a parent of a child attending Sursum Corda I would like to share some appreciations: 1. Thank you, Rappahannock News, for your thoughtful article about this important institution in our community. 2. Thank you, businesses of Rappahannock and the surrounding areas, for your essential financial support. 3. Thank you, Camille Harris, for having the vision and perserverance to carry out a dream of quality care for the children of Rappahannock. 4. Thank you, to all the staff of Sursum Corda, who carry out their job with love and excellence. LAURIE MARSHALL, Slate Mills More Visit Park In November A trend towards declining numbers of v,isits to Shenandoah National Park was offset somewhat by higher visits during November. Park officials say 95,700 combined visits were made at the various entrano$'stations last month compared to 70,800 during November. 1982. The decrease during the year to date is .25 percent. Last year 1,819,800 visits had been made by the end of November. This year 1,815.800 were made. To date there were fewer overnight stays made this vear also. Last year there had been 438,791 overnight stays at the park by the end of November, compared to 417,502 so far this year. Big Meadows weather statistics for November show a maximum temperature of 62 degrees, a low of 19. There were 7.57 inches of precipitation. From Both Barrels Has The GOP Found Unity? By GEORGE BOWLES “Unity” is the word around the Virginia Republican Party headquarters these days. It is s'poken with the sort of tight-lipped determination which gives one the impression that it will be imposed by the rack and thumb-screw if necessary. The theme of togetherness is one which the GOP rank and file no doubt feel is long overdue from their leaders. It was decreed following a meeting of the Republican State Central Committee in Richmond on Dec. 10 at which a new state party chairman was elected to replace the resigned Dr. Alfred Cramer of Culpeper. Cramer had stepped down the week before following almost a year of lacerating attacks by party dissidents. These dissidents were, in part, displeased with Cramer’s leadership. But more importantly, the Cramer loyalists believe the insurgents were primarily interested in seizing control of the party apparatus. 1 he infighting had become brutal. One of Cramer’s principal opponents was Richmond financier Smith Ferebee, a leader of the famed “Main Street Coalition” which had helped bankroll the campaigns of a number of conservative GOP candidates over the years. The coalition was reportedly holding thousands of dollars in contributions hostage, their release conditioned upon the removal of Cramer as chairman. Ferebee’s choice for party leader was Judy Peachee of Chesterfield, an aide to Sen. Paul Trible. The senator’s role in the bruhaha, if any, is a matter of considerable speculation within the party. Another potential chairman-in-waiting was John Alderson of Botetourt, who is generally regarded as President Reagan’s man in Virginia. He ran the Reagan campaign in the state in 1980, and will likely do so again next year if the president seeks re-election. Alderson is known to be interested in running for the chairmanship when the party holds its regular election of officers at its state convention in Hampton in June. That is when Cramer’s term would normally have expired. but something had to be done about the remaining six months of Cramer’s term, and none of the most frequently mentioned possible candidates for the chairmanship seemed likely to win it without a divisive floorfight at the Central Committee meeting. Anticipating this, the Peachee and Alderson factions attempted to reach an accommodation on a compromise candidate. Their first choice was Sen. John Chichester of Stafford who, while at first appearing interested, turned them down. Two other possibilities then emerged. One was Theodore (Ted) Burr of Emporia, former fourth district chairman, and Donald W. Huffman, former chairman ef Roanoke>City. Burr-also* said he was not available, and the groups settled on * Huffman. He was not associated with either of the waning factions and appeared to be an ideal choice for interim chairman. By the time the plan became known to other insiders, the leaders had rounded up enough support to make this election very nearly a fait accompli. But not quite. Cramer loyalists and other party regulars were furious at what they saw as an unmitigated example of back-room politics by a few power brokers, and a counter-coup was launched. Two days before the Central Committee meeting, former party chairman George McMath of Accomack was contacted by .state GOP Vice Chairman Hugh Mulligan and asked if he would consider accepting the chairmanship. McMath said he would consider it if a consensus in his behalf could be put together. He had served as chairman from 1974 to 1979, when he retired citing health and family considerations. ° For the next 48 hours, McMath’s supporters burned up the phone lines corralling up votes. By late Friday night, they thought they had the support of a slim majority of the Central Committee members. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, the day of the crucial meeting, McMath called Huffman, informed him with his support figures, and asked if he would consider bowing out. When Huffman said he was too far committed to do so, McMath had second thoughts about his own candidacy. If he could not win by acclamation, he wanted a majority of sufficient strength to amount to a mandate. This he did not have. One source said he had led Huffman in the committee nose-count by only a single vote. In any event MeMath’s candidacy never surfaced and Huffman was duly elected without opposition at the Saturday morning session. He seemed to be in a good position to talk unity. Perhaps he was. Some party regulars remain skeptical, however. While bearing Huffman himself no ill-will, they are still fuming at the way his election came about. Also, although he was presented as a compromise candidate, they note that he has installed members of the “Main Street” leadership in two powerful committee positions. He appointed Ferebee to head the party’s Finance Committee and Ethyl Corp. executive Bruce Gottwald, to chair the equally influential Budget Committee. Then too, it is possible Alderson may have outsmarted himself. If, by supporting Huffman, he thought that he was installing someone who would merely keep the chairman’s seat warm for him until June, he could have badly miscalculated. Huffman has already said he does not plan to be merely a “caretaker” chairman. It sounds highly likely that he will seek a full four-year term as chairman in June. Thus, while Virginia Republicans have put the Cramer flap behind them, it is clear they would need all the tight-lipped determination they can muster to keep their new facade of unity from coming unglued. Lorrectior lhe mtervenors in the case of Rappahannock County versus the Rappahannock Sportsmens’ Association were the Sundale Corporation, Thomas P. Liverman, Caroline Doub, Albert Doub, Nancy Nicholas, Farrell Nicholas, John K. Dixon, Helen Dixon, William J. Keim, Phyllis Keim and Thomas Shafran, who were listed as “adjoining and adjacent landowners to land leased by the Rappahannock Sportsmens’ Association.” The intervenors were represented by Leesburg lawyers O. Leland Mahon and Woodrow W. Turner, Jr. Patricia Ann Dixon is a clerk for Turner and not his firm’s client as reported last week. She testified to authenticate photographs she had taken of the firing range. The News regrets the error.

Qfyt 12 2Sapg (£>f Christmas 3Jn Happaljannock Counts By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock New* Staff Writer On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree. On Christmas Day, celebrate the birth of the Christ Child by attending the church of your choice. Say a prayer for peace on earth, goodwill and brotherhood among men and women of different nationalities, races, colors and creeds. Mark a traditional Virginia Christmas with selections from the menu served by the Washingtons at Mount Vernon. There is plenty to choose from as Martha Washington served a feast fit for a first president: An Onion Soup Call’d the King’s Soup Oysters on the Half Shell, Broiled Salt Roe Herring Broiled Rockfish, Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding Mutton Chops, Roast Suckling Pig Rpast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Round of Cold Boiled Beef with Horseradish Sauce Cold Baked Virginia Ham Lima Beans, Baked Acorn Squash Baked Celery with Slivered Almonds Hominy Pudding, Candied Sweet Potatoes Cantaloupe Pickle, Spiced Peaches in Brandy, Spiced Cranberries Mincemeat Pie, Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, Chess Tarts Blanc Mange, Plums in Wine Jelly, Snowballs Indian Pudding Great Cake, Ice Cream, Plum Pudding Fruits, Nuts, Raisins Port, Madeira On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me two turle doves... On Monday, drive to an overlook on Luray Mountain or motor down the Skyline Drive to admire the mountains dusted with snow and the villages nestled in the valleys below. You won’t see a turtle dove but you may spot a hawk perched in a tree top. Or pack away the ribbons, bows and wrapping paper you want to save for next year and gird yourself for the battle with the crowds jamming department stores for the annual gift exchange. If you have anything left in your bank account, you might get a jump on 1984 by taking advantage of Post-Christmas bargains. On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me three French hens... Enjoy an outing to Ash Lawn, President of James Monroe’s home in Charlottesville, and listen to a candlelight concert by the Christmas Madrigal Singers as they perform carols from England, America, Italy, Spain and France. Sip hot spiced cider while you admire the traditional Christmas decorations of fruit, holly, cedar, magnolia leaves and pine cones. Caroling on this day is a tradition in Czechoslovakia. Country children masquerading as the three kings go from house to house singings Christmas songs and receive in return gifts of apples, nuts and cakes. On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me four colly birds... December 28 is Christmas Day, the commemoration of King Herod’s massacre of the innocent children of Bethlehem. The Irish call it “the cross day of the year.” To begin work on this day was considered unlucky in Northamptonshire where Cornwall housewives refused to scrub or clean Edward IV of England insisted on re During the Holiday Seasoi more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to I those who have made our progress' possible. And in this spirit we say simply but sincerely, Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season, and a Happy New Year! Thomas and Cecil Baldwin and Children invMAMura lumuucnd Sealed proposals for the provisions of meals for prisoners to be incarcerated in the Rappahannock County Jail Facility for the County of Rappahannock. Virginia, will be received by the County of Rappahannock at the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia, until 2:00 P M., January 1, 1984 Details may be obtained by bidders from the office of the Sheriff, Rappahannock County, Virginia at the Court House, Washington, Virginia The low bidder may withdraw a bid submitted in good faith, because of a clerical error discovered therein, by giving notice in writing to the County within two (2) days of the opening of bids in accordance with Section 11 -54 of the Virginia Public Procurement Act The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to accept any proposal which it may deem to be to its best interest, and to waive any informalities in Bidding BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VA YMW NYmore after 5. You’ll save 40% on out-of-state calls to NY or anywhere else in the continental U.S. when you phone after 5 and dial direct. ✓ Long distance rates go down after 5 pm scheduling his coronation, initially set for December 28, because he did not consider the day propitious for beginning his reign. So follow time honored traditions. Forget the housework. Don’t start any new projects. Instead take the children on an outing, maybe to an afternoon movie at Manassas or Spotsylvania Mall in observance of the first public showing in 1895 of cinema using Thomas Edison’s kinetoscope. r —Rappahannock News Photo/M May ONE OF THE TEN LORDS a leaping gets his hat set for the RCES Christmas program. On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me five golden rings... On December 29, the Chinese paste a new picture of the Kitchen God on their chimneys amid the firing of crackers and general rejoicing. The ceremony symbolizes the return of the god to watch over the family’s affairs for another year, then the family pays debts and purchases supplies for the New Year with the money left over. Thursday’s the perfect time for adding up Christmas accounts, balancing the check book for laying in food and beverages for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Don’t forget the blackeyed peas for Hoppin’ John to bring good luck in the coming 12 months. Fix up a big pot of chili for dinner in observance of Texas’ admission to the Union on this date in 1945. On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me six geese a laying... Get out pencil and paper to make that list of New Year’s Resolutions. If you smoke, promise to quit. If Christmas dinner and nibbles here and there of holiday cookies, cakes and fudge have left a little extra around the middle, promise to loose five pounds. Decide on Friday what you want to resolve to do—or not to do—and you’ll still have two days to binge before called upon to exercise will power. Encourage youngsters to adopt the custom followed in Belgium where children save their pennies to buy elaborately decorated papers on which they write New Year’s wishes AND promise to improve their behavior. They polish and edit their compositions in school until they can make a final copy without error or erasure. Then the messages are carefully hidden away until New Year’s morning when the child reads aloud his or her composition before the assembled family. That way, you’ll have those teenage promises in writing, a record you can pull out as a reminder when good intentions start to fade. On the seventh day of Christmas my true lore gave to me seven swansa swimming... It’s New Year’s Eve already. Have yourself a happy, heart-warming ChristmasBest wishes to one and all. Sperryville Emporium (703) 987-8235 & Parkway Gift Sf op (703) 987-8144 Sperryville, Va. A GOOSE A LAYING gets help with her belt before the RCES Christmas program. But before you start the nighttime revels, listen to a couple of rounds of “Hail to the Redskins” to get you in the mood to watch the battle for the division championship. If you’re one of the'lucky few with reservations, you can welcome 19M4 with friends and neighbors at the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the (. ommunity’s progressive party that begins with libations at Middle Street Gallery, moves to Trinity’s parish hall for a gourmet dinner and then returns to the gallery for dancing into the a.m. To add something a little bit different to your activities/of the evening, borrow a custom from Czechoslovakia and find some tiny candles and nutshells. Fill an old wash tub with water and float the candles, riding in the shells, on the surface. If the shell boat floats to the center of the tub, the woner will go on a journev in the coming year. If it stays near the edge, he or she will remain at home. If two shell boats float toward each other, the boy and girl to whom they belong will wed within the year. Should the shells stay apart, however, another year of waiting is predicted. Where ever you are, let the merry making be merry, even though Big Brother is peeping around the corner. Ring out the old and welcome the new but remember. someone has to stay sober enough to drive home. And if you’re doing the entertaining, invite those who aren’t to sleep over. On the eighth (lay of ( Itristman, my true lore ga ee to me eight maids a-milking... It’s a^ain Sunday, the first of 1984. A chance to begin the New Year with thanks to the Creator. In Armenia, the feasting and merrymaking continue through New Year's Day as hoys go from house to house, singing New Year's greetings and collecting gifts of nuts, sweets and coins. Kach family prepares special dishes for a late, late dinner and at midnight, they gather around the table to receive blessings from the grandmother or oldest member of the household. Things are usually a little quieter in Rappahannock homes as families rest from the festivities of the night before, father firmly ensconced in front of the television watching bowl after bowl in the last hurrah of college ball for another year. On the ninth day of Christ litas, >ny true tore (/are to nic nine ladies dancing... Lovers can pick this day to ask the object of their affection to marry. For along with everything else, the holidays are favored for courtship. On Twelfth Night in 1759, George Washington married his Martha and on New \ ear’s Day in 1772, Thomas .Jefferson wed Martha Skelton. On the tenth day of Christmas, my true lore yore to me ten lords a-leaping... Business continues as usual on the first business day of 1984. It’s the perfect time to investigate ways to improve your own business. Call Walter Day in Flint Hill for help. He’s a newly appointed counselor with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and will work with people who want to start or improve their small businesses. Contact him at (575-8182. Alaska was admitted to the Union on this date in 1959. If there’s snow on the ground, celebrate by building a snow man. If not, offer a toast with a tail glass of ice water. on me I'lrnntli (tin/ nj ( tins! mas, mi/ true lure filin' to me elereii pipers pipnii/... January 4th is Jakob Clrimm’s birthday. The famous fairy tale author was born 199 years ago in 17Kf>. Treat your child—or yourself—by rereading one of those old favorites. And if you don’t have a copy, treat yourself to a visit to the Rappahannock County Library. While you’re at it, bring back any overdue books and don’t worry about the embarassinent or the lines. It's “fine forgiveness’’ time. And if the book is overdue enough, they wouldn't ask anyway -they'd be so happy to have it back. On the tieelfth ihifi nj Clinslmns, iiiii Inn1 lure i/n re to mi’t iitI i'c ilm m iih rs ili n m m i hi/ ... It is Kpiphany, the Twelfth Night, the official end ot the holidays, time to return to the everyday grind if you have not already. Re thankful that you’re not in Albania where the morning church service of Kpiphany is followed by Rlessing the Waters. The priest lowers the cross into the icy cold waters of a river or lake. Bystanders dive in after the sacred object and the one who recovers tin* cross collects coins from his neighbors. Probably collects pneumonia as well. hnd the ( hristmas season by remembering an old adage of the Quakers: Do all the1 good you can, whatever kindness you can. Take what pleasure you may. !• or we come this way not again. .CHRISTMAS A Happy Holiday To One And All And Best Wishes For A Wonderful New Year I " The Inn At Little Washington We will be closed for the month of January. We look forward to seeing you in February.

Rappahannock County School New* Ellis Promoted Rene Lllis was promoted recently from Staff Sergeant to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Randolph-Ma Christmas To all our friends, both old and new. Old Hollow Grocery Rt. 211 Sperryville, Va. con Academy cadet corps. Her outstanding leadership was recognized in a special ceremony by Colonel Trevor I). Turner. Academy President and Tom Spetz, Squadron Commander. Rene is a senior at the Academy and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ellis of Amissville. In her new position as operations officer, she will be responsible for scheduling and coordinating all events for the cadet corps. Rene is one of only two female cadet officers in the R-MA cadet corps. She is commander of the drill team. She was also Randolph-Macon Academy's Homecoming Queen this year. Rene wants to be an officer in the United States Navy. After graduating from R-MA she plans to attend the Naval Academy in Annapolis. The Academy is a United Methodist-affiliated preparatory school located approximately 70 miles from Washington. DC. It is the only co-ed boarding school in the nation with t\ir Force JR ROTC. Best Wishes For The Holidays and a Heartfelt Thank You, to All -vho have made 1983 A Happy Year For Us. David Carter Culpeper Motor Corp. Culpeper. Va GMC TRUCKS ¥ eontiac DRAWING FOR A GIANT ) CHRISTMAS STOCKING At The WASHINGTON CASH STORE Will Be Held 2 Friday, December 23, 1983 At 2:00 P.M. S 'k/e’re wishing all our neighbors and friends the best that Christmas has to offer, and much more. Many thanks for your loyal, continued patronage. Elmer S. Atkins Phillips "66"-Antique Shop and Cider Mill Sperryville, Va. NEW OFFICER—Col. Trever D. Turner. Academy President, and RMA's Squadron Commander pin new bars on Rene Ellis, recently promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Randolph-Macon Academy cadet corps. Wakefield Sweeps Christmas Story Prizes Twenty of 27 prizes in the sixth annual Samuel's Library Christmas Story contest went to students at Wakefield. The Front Royal writing contest attracted more than 250 submissions from seven local schools but Wakefield winners starred in the show Saturday when prize winning authors read their stories and received framed certificates in special library ceremonies. Wakefield winners included Dth graders Shawn Hunter (1st place), Lisa Larimer (2nd place) and Ed McGushin (Mrd place); kth graders Jeff Beam (1st place), Treville Lawrence (2nd place), and Matt Tucker (Jrd place); 7th graders Jennifer Anderson' (2nd place) and Robyn Battaile (drd place): (ith graders Claire Roemer (1st place) and Tom Trumbower (2nd place); 5th graders Bridgett Butler (1st place), Rebecca Sheehv (2nd place), and Jeff Dickerson (3rd place); 4th graders Michael Irani (1st place), Alison Martin (2nd place), and Roberta Ohlinger (3rd place); third grader Christen Hanisch (2nd place); second graders Christina Williams (2nd place) and Brent Emery (3rd place) and first grader Kate Quinn who took first place. Santa’s Helpers Sell Dolls Rappahannock News Pholo M May MEASURING HAIR to make Christmas dolls is Santa's helper Melanie Woodward. Pupils in Becky Hawkins’ three 6th grade math groups sold the dolls for S3.50 each. The money raised was their holiday gift towards the 7th grade class trip. 31 e try (Fhmtma^ May joy and peace be yours. Sperryville Exxon Spcrryville, Va. Huey Atkins 987-8377 Sixth grade pupils in Becky Hawkins’ class are selling hand-made dolls for S3.50 each to raise money for the 7th grade class trip to Williamsburg. Hawkins says the pupils donated everything — sheets, dress material, filling, paint, yarn and thread. The project includes three math groups and Hawkins says doll construction is a good way to learn consumer math, measuring and some basic geometry. The pupils plan to sell 75 dolls by Christmas and Corey Thompson leads the group so far in sales. Statewide T« Rappahannock’s rise in minimum competency test scores reflects a statewide trend, according to figures supplied by the Virginia Education Association. More than 94 percent of the state’s tenth graders taking the tests last March passed both the reading and math sections. The figure represents a slight increase from the year before, a substantial improvement since 1978 when the tests were given for the first time. Then just 85 percent of the state’s students passed both sections. Merrij ^ Qinslmas May the glow of Christmas happiness brighten your hearth and home. Hackley's Store Amissville, Va. 937-5373 RCHS Honor Roll 8th Grade Dana Cloud, April Adams, Benita Adkins, Angie Armentrout, Kelly Brown, Randy Jenkins, Godfrey Freeman, Robert Glasker, Guy Foster, Loslie Nichols, Matthew Settle, Sean Wayland, Jennifer Vierling, and Doug Welch. 9th Grade Mike DeLuise, Lee Baines, Heather Blevins, Kristie Pendleton, Didi Salmon, Jonathan Watson, Maria Roemer, Branda Jenkins, David Fischbein, Bonnie Grimsley, and Tom Massie. 10th Grade Ellen Pullen, Deryk Moore, Wendy Burke, Natalie Butler, Anita DelGrosso, Tara Fisher, Rob Brown, April Williams, H. B. Wood, Sandy Jenkins, Kenny Jenkins, Will Oliver, and Charlotte Magee. 11th Grade Laura Adams, Angie Caesar, Cindy Burke, Cindy Dodson, Tessie Benkahla, Julie Burke, Vickie Kellison, Cathy Jenkins, Dawn Kenyon. Nancy Huff, and Sherry Poe. 12th Grade Donna Sue Atkins, Marie Davis, Kristi Clarke, Angie Butler. Elwood Dodson, Brian Barnes, Margaret (Peggy) Stephenson, Jennifer Scherschel, Donna Smoot, Dina Williams, Nita Seal, Dawn Watson, Ann Oliver, and Missy Poe. Menu The Child Care & Learning Center December 26-30 Tuesday Spinach lasagna, buttered peas, celery sticks, peaches, milk. Wednesday Fish sticks, mashed potatoes, buttered kale, sliced bananas, milk. Thursday Pizza with tomato and cheese, buttered peas, celery sticks, pineapple chunks, milk. Friday Tofu burgers, buttered broccoli, baked carrots, pear slices, milk. ;st Scores Rise In Rappahannock, 98.7 percent of the tenth grallers taking the test passed both sections. The number is up almost a full percentage point from the year before when 97.8 percent passed both. A score of 70 is considered to be passing on the tests which are designed to measure the minimal abilities needed to function as effective consumers. Such skills as balancing a checkbook or comparison shopping are addressed. These are skills which must be mastered before graduation. WISHING HOD —Rappahannock News Photo/M May JUNIORS JAMES DENNIS AND CINDY DODSON are Rappahannock’s nominees to attend the Governor’s School for gifted and talented next summer. Approximately 450 students from across the state will be chosen in February for four weeks of advanced study in humanities and social science. The classes are held at Mary Washington, VPI and Langley. Last year Dawn Watson and Peggy Stevenson attended from Rappahannock. NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15 1-536. that the regular January meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors will be held on Wednesday. January 4. 1984. at 10 00 o clock A M in the Courthouse at Washington. Virginia By: Diane Bruce. Clerk Board of Supervisors Rappahannock County Best wishes to all our friends and patrons. RAPPAHANNOCK HOME MUTUAL Fire Insurance Co. Washington, Va. 675-3462 eg LAST MINUTE GIFTS? THE RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS Has Rappahannock County Celebrates 150 Years On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge; a collection of stories that provide a window on Rappahannock's past $8.95 Stationary $6.50 and Note Cards $5.00 Gift Subscriptions $8.00 & $ 10.00

Two More Losses Drop Panther Mark To 0-5 By jim McCullough Rappahannock News Sports Writer In a lackadaisical performance, Rappahannock’s varsity Panthers lost their first home game last Wednesday, 55-63, to the Panthers from Page and were then edged out by a slim two points in an away contest on Friday with the Madison Mountaineers, dropping their season record to five losses and no wins. The reason for the loss against Page was simple, according to RCHS coach Doyle Dawson. “They wanted to win more than we did. You don’t usually win when you miss lay-ups and we were no exception.” In their first performance before a home crowd, the RCHS Panthers started hot, taking a 9-4 lead. But Page battled back, using Rapp’s mistakes—early fouls and turnovers—as weapons and tied it at 9 all with 2:58 left in the first quarter. Both teams were in the bonus at the end of the first The holiday spirit is ^everywhere, filling l# the season with festive f and bright sights and sounds. We hope it’s an especially merry time for you! GODFREY V. W. 3031 Valley Ave. Winchester, Va. Phone 703-667-7111 Dealer No. 2000 CLOSED BOTH MONDAYS DECEMBER 26th & JANUARY 2nd We never tire of your yearlong support! Best wishes to you and your families for a joyous Noel! MxiQtftm [Settle’s Garage & Grocery Flint Hill, Va. 675-3252 Let us takf the spirit of Christmas into our hearts and share the joy and peace it brings. Rt. 29 N . CULPEPER 825 9520 Randolph Kinsey - Owner quarter but there was one big difference: Page made eight free throws and Rappahannock only five. With both Panther packs hitting eight from the field, the margin in free throws was the margin on the scoreboard, 13-16, at the first period buzzer. Ken Estes got things rolling for Rapp from the opening tip of the second quarter with a fast break lay-up and then Clarence Pendleton stole the ball and fed it to Rob Brown who connected on a jumper for two more and a 17-16 edge. Pendleton then stoole the ball again for a play that could have built a fire under the crowd and brought momentum squarely on the side of RCHS. As Pendleton headed down court on a fast break, the stands quieted, ready to erupt for the expected slam through the hoop. But Pendleton slipped and missed the dunk and the points. However, the home Panthers kept their poise. Estes’ shot didn’t fall but Pendleton turned the miss into a behind-the-back layup and free throw for threepoints and a one point lead, 24-23. Then it was Rapp’s turn to force turnovers and make shots but Page hung on to stay within a single point, 31-30, at the half. The two teams swapped the lead back and forth when action began again. Then page grabbed control after the home Panthers missed another ”ally-oop” play to the inside. And then RCHS caught a terminal case of foul trouble. Point guard Jeff Porter was tagged with his fifth early in the fourth quarter, he was followed in rapid succession by Estes, Mike L)elGrosso and center Tom Sisk. Rapp’s squad then made things worse by rushing shots that shouldn’t have been taken in the first place, trying to get back too much too soon. They did just the opposite as the ball rolled off the rim or bounced off the backboard, the rebounds going to Page’s Panthers who thanked their hosts and upped the margin to 55-(>3 at the buzzer. “One of our only bright spots came from Clarence (Pendleton) on the boards,” coach Dawson noted. Pendleton pulled down 18 rebounds, his best effort yet. He also took top scoring honors for RCHS with 11. Tom Sisk had nine. A Sqeeker With Madison Rappahannock then went on the road Friday against "AA” Madison for what some thought would be a blow-out. Instead the Panthers took it all the way to the wire, missing a shot at the buzzer in the final seconds that would have taken them into overtime for the second time this year. It was a game of fire and ice for Rappahannock. Up against 6’7” center Caroll Lee Ward, bv far the tallest opposition they have faced this year and probably the biggest big man they’ll see all season, the panthers were undaunted. They even outrebounded Ward and the Mountaineers, ;>(5-25. But the RCHS players slipped on the ice of foul trouble and cold streaks, their dual problems in the five losses to date. The Panthers started the game looking definitely outclassed by the bigger “AA” squad, falling behind 9-0. Then Pendleton warmed things up. Despite double coverage, he connected on a jumper from outside and then converted it to a threepoint play, leading Rapp on a binge of six more unanswered points. But with the score tied at 11 all at the start of the second period, the Panthers again turned cold and fell nine points back again on turn-overs and fouls bv the half. Then it was fire once more in the third period as Pendleton found his range, shaking off double and sometimes triple coverage to score on his way to a game high 17 points. But even with the sharp shooting forward’s display of basketball artistry, the Mountaineers were still able to climb to a 41-32 peak at the end of the third. It looked m the final period that the RCHS Panthers would win their first of the year. Pendleton was charged with a technical for coming onto the court without a signal from the referee, a correct but picky call. The penalty lit the fire again. Pendleton and Tommy Jenkins each scored two to draw Rapp within eight, pendleton fouled out but not before he'd amassed 17 points, seven rebounds, five steals and one assist. Then guard Jeff Porter rallied the troops with a steal and a basket to narrow it to 50-4G. With 2:10 on the clock, momentum on their side and the score 54-50, the Panthers looked ready to make a run. But again they were plagued by fouls as four players were sent to the bench for hitting the .limit of five. That left Porter, Jenkins and Rob Brown to hold the fort. They kept Rapp in the game. With 32 seconds left, Rappahannock was down by five and Madison had the ball. The Panthers stole the inbounds pass but Porter walked anti it was Madison’s ball again. Then Lady Luck smiled on the Panthers. Madison was called for a technical and Brown hit the t-shot. 57-53. The Lady continued to smile as Porter sank one from the corner. 57-55. Next a Mountaineer was called for traveling on Madison’s possession after the basket. Rappahannock had the ball and the smile on the Lady’s face widened. Colonial Color At Christmas Christmas in colonial Williamsburg was an excuse not to entertain for a day, but for weeks on end. Besides attending church activities, the guests enjoyed parties, balls and hunts. They enjoyed ice skating, card playing, drinking wine or wassail—and eating. Many of our favorite holiday foods became popular in those days: oysters, eggnog, hams, fruit cake, and on and on. One particular edible m centerpiece, the Williamsburg apple cone, can be constructed to brighten modern banquet tables. The colonial Williamsburg residents used fruit as the exclusive source of color in a holiday decor centered around greenery— ivy, holly, cedar, rosemary and yule logs. The pyramids of fruit were based on an idea from a 17th century Dutch painting showing great piles of food on platters. The fruits are arranged on a wooden base which may be built from well seasoned wood or bought ready to decorate. They come in two sizes at Country Manor (in standard nine inch or 12 inch banquet size) or they may be built by the handyman. A standard cone has a six inch base and tapers to a 2V* inch top. It is approximately eight inches tall. Finishing nails protrude at regular intervals from the cone; three kfor each apple and four nails at the top of the cone. The cone is placed on a large platter or cardboard, magnolia leaves, holly or boxwood are used to cover the base and to cover any exposed wood between the fruit. The fruit is placed firmly on the nails. Besides apples, combinations of lemons, oranges and other colorful fresh fruits may be used. A large apple or small pineapple is placed on top. 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Cfjrtetmas; ^oltoaps 3n &appafjannocfe &re Jfflemorteg &nb Erabitions By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer Part of the magic of Christmas is memories, Recollections of the town tree. A church pageant. Caroling. The aroma of fruit cakes baking in grandma’s woodstove. A special breakfast. All of the things that make up family traditions. Mrs. W.B. Winfrey, a teacher in the county’s Christmas Joy We wish you a grand, old-fashioned holiday. From John & Karen & The Staff at Golden Corral, Front Royal Christmas brings the opportunity to thank everyone for the privilege of serving this fine community. CELLA DELI 987-8761 schools for decades, remembers the Winfrey’s progressive family party on Christmas Eve, a gathering of five generations. And while her memories are clear and fresh, she still keeps a copy of the letter she wrote to a sister-in-law whose family couldn’t join the festivities, describing the evening: “Some one count noses! Have they all come?” The night began at grandfather’s house with a reading of the story of Christmas from Luke. "And it came to pass. . Greatgrandfather looked adoringly at his assembled clan, the light from at least 50 candles casting their flickering shadows on the walls. Grandfather offered grace, adding “for these good things in life” to his usual “kindnesses” in the benediction. Silver trays of ice cold tomato juice and crackers spread with cheese were passed around before the company departed for the next home. “How warm and snug! Such a pile of presents under the tree. . . Five card tables ashine with a star-centered candle and starched linens. . . Turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry pickle, escaloped oysters, colorful green pears and candied yams. Find your place cards.” Just as everyone is taking a last bite, the hostess-to-be slips away to prepare the next round. “Another tree! Such a Qhristmas tending you our 'ery best wishes .., Southern States Cooperative Front Royal, Va. 635-3118 pile of presents! More candles glowing. Another course!” A grandchild tiptoe dancing in her dainty green velvet dress. “The two greatgrands in a chair in front of the baby who kept saying ‘swerrk’ and ‘boooo’ until they laughed aloud. Plates of Christmas tree salads served by the young ladies.” Then names were called out and the bounty of gifts presented. And it was on to the next stop. “How high the ceiling looks. Someone get a ruler — between 11 and 12 feet. . . The grandest tree ever beheld. It took all day and a step ladder to get the ornaments on. Look at the table! Yule log silvered over pouring forth holly and evergreens! The largest bowl of ambrosia and five or was it six kinds of cake? Seconds and even thirds all around. . . Christmas carols. . . Grandfather silent until ‘How Firm a Foundation’, them booming it out with the rest. A duet, then all the granddaughters in a song. A solo with ‘Bob-o-link’ as an encore. “Haven’t the children been good? Best I ever saw.” The only sad note, Mrs. Winfrey recalled, was that beloved family members were missing. In addition to that family gathering, Mrs. Winfrey has another favorite Christmas memory. “Groups from all the churches in Sperryville used to go caroling together. We always ended up at Rhodes Brown’s house for Cfje&l By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Kapphannock News Staff Writer Once upon a time, there was an entire village that caught the Christmas spirit, a village that organized a Christmas party for children and their families who were suffering under the weight of the Depression. That village was Sperryville and its ouptouring of generosity came because of one hungry ljttle girl. "It was in the 1930s— 1932 or 1933 1 think, recalled Aubrey Keyser. “A lot of people here didn’t have anything to eat but they never complained so the rest of us didn’t know.” His wife Ann, then a teacher at the Sperryville school, remembers how it all started. “It was lunch time. We didn’t have a cafeteria or a school lunch program. The children and their teachers Young children, awake at dawn. Families, giving and sharing of themselves. Celebrations of the joy, love, and magic of Christmas . . . timeless traditions. hot chocolate and doughnuts. One year, this old billy goat followed us around. He did everything but join in the singing. When we’d go inside, he waited outside for us to return. It was so funny, the most unusual caroling we ever had. ” Church Trees Ann Keyser, who grew up on a farm outside the town of Washington, remembers when each church had a Christmas tree. “The children went from one to another, collecting a gift at each,” she recalled, laughing. “Finally, the Baptist Church tree became the community tree. It was lit by candles. The children were given the job of policing the tree. I remember we had to sit beneath the tree so we could give the alarm if a candle fell over.” All the youngsters received a bag of candy. Sunday school teachers also had special separate gifts for boys and girls. “The teachers usually gave the boys a pocket knife and the little girls got a doll made of black stockings. Mine was Dinah. She had a red bandana, buttons on her shoes, a red flannel petticoat, a checkered black and white dress and a white apron,” Mrs. Keyser recalled. “And she had split drawers. I remember shocking poor Mr. Stuart (who ran what is the Washington Cash Store today),” she admitted. “I pulled up her dress and announced to him orj> €>f & & brought their lunches from home. "We were all eating—everyone but this one little girl who had her head buried in her arms on her desk. I asked the child if she was sick. ‘No ma’am.’ I asked her if one of the other children had said something mean and hurt her feelings. ‘No, ma’am.’ I told her I knew something was wrong, that she must tell me. ‘I’m hungry. We didn’t have anything to eat this morning. We didn’t have anything to east last night either.’ / . “Well, right off the bat, all the other children shared their lunches with her. I went to see the principal and told him about it and he called all the other teachers together,” Mrs. Keyser recalled. Alarmed by the spectre of hunger, a phantom stalking undetected through the hollows of Rappahannock, the teachers turned to the children for help. And the hungry children told. “We found out that there were families that really had no food, no food at all,” Mrs. Keyser said. “We found out there were families where the fathers weren’t working because they didn’t have clothes to wear and it was cold. They didn’t own a jacket!” It was a few weeks before Christmas when the teachers began their drive to make the holidays a little brighter for these needy families. “Then the men got interested and it expanded through the whole community,” Mrs. Keyser noted. “We gathered up toys. We gathered up clothes. People who had things at home donated what they r May all the happiness of the Season be yours. Dennis' Store Castleton 987-8116 ‘Look at her pretty drawers!’ ” Ann’s family never had a Christmas tree. Instead, the whole house was decorated with garlands of evergreens and sprays of boxwood. And in place of presents under the tree, the children found their gifts in stockings hung by the chimney with care. Not just one chimney but at all the chimneys in the homes of relatives visited during a round of family dinners on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Orange: \ id Figs Ann’s husband Aubrey grew up in Gid Brown Hollow, one of ten Keyser children. His family had a tree. “But we didn’t get the presents children get today. We were lucky if we had one orange apiece, a few nuts, some raisins and figs - we always got figs for Christmas. And it was the only time we had them. We grew up believing that Christmas was the only time you could get figs.” Christmas was also the only time the Keyser family had oysters. “My father always bought five gallons every Christmas — for $2.50, I think. Course, $2.50 was a lot more money then than it is today,” said Mr. Keyser, who now counts his years in the 70’s. Oysters play a prominent role in one of Ann Keyser’s favorite holiday •> stories. “People enjoyed giving presents in the old days. They gave presents but they didn’t need for people to know they had given them. I remember Mr. Carey. He liked oysters very, very much. And every Christmas, he found a gallon on his porch. For years, he tried to find out who was leaving them. He’d try to stay up and spy out his window but he’d always fall asleep. Then one year, he finally managed to make it and he saw Mr. William Stuart leave the oysters. But he never, ever let Mr. Stuart know he’d seen him.” “He wanted to keep on getting those oysters!” Aubrey Keyserjoked. “It’s hard to separate what happened during the Christmas season from what we did on Christmas Eve,” said Nancy Reeve, School Board member and social worker who grew up in Harris Hollow. "I guess that stands out the most in my memory is baking fruit cakes. Grandma always had a wood stove and she and MM (Mary Miller Wood, Nancy’s aunt) started around Thanksgiving and baked all the way up to Christmas. They’d mix up the batter in great big dish perrptnlle Cljnstmas could spare.” Farmers gave meat that was delivered to the homes of destitute families. The rest was collected for distribution on Christmas Eve. Aubrey Keyser found a tree at Rock Mills. It was five inches in diameter around the trunk and about 15 feet high and he had to take the windshield out of his old Ford in order to carry the tree to Sperrvville. “People didn’t know what was going on,” he recalled, chuckling at the memory. “I had the trunk sticking out the front of the car. It looked like a tree going down the road! They couldn’t see me behind the wheel driving.” The tree was put up where Lester Deal’s sandwich shop is now, right in the center of the village. “Bill Varner wired it for lights. Everybody got into the Christmas spirit. They brought decorations. It was so beautiful and then we gathered around to sing carols," Mrs. Keysersaid. Under the tree were the gifts—clothes, candy and toys for the children, clothes for their parents, a case of canned salmon and other canned goods, bags of meal and flour. “But we didn’t know if the people would come. We’d gone up to the mountains to ask the children, to tell them that Santa Claus would be there with candies, cookies and goodies for them. But we didn’t know if their parents would bring them down that night,” noted Mrs. Keyser. They came. And they returned home carrying the gifts that the village Santas had collected. Boley Lillard was Mr. Claus. “He could be Santa Claus without any make-up, without a costume. He was that kind of person,” Mrs. Keyser said, smiling. “I believe that he got more pleasure than the children out of it." The story of Sperryville Christmas tree is a wonderful Christmas story but the best part is that it didn’t end with the passing of the holidays. The people of the village continued their donations to the less fortunate until those who were destitute were once again on their feet. They carried the spirit of Christmas throughout the year, truly living the message that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Hoping this Christmas Season is the Merriest Ever! Thanks For Letting Us Serve You. NISH NORTH & SON AUBREY NORTH Huntly, Va. 635-2337 pans. The nuts came in 100 pound burlap sacks. At least that’s how big they seemed to me! And there were bags of raisins and candied fruits. “They’d spend days and days cutting and chopping. And I remember we kids sitting by the stove, greasing brown paper for the baking pans. Everything smelled soooo good,” Nancy recalled. “The batter was sweet and sticky, just delicious. We’d get to clean out the wash pans when they were finished. Talk about lick n’ a bowl! That was neat! “I tried to keep up the tradition with my own children when they were small,” Nancy continued. “But I ate so much of the dough—it was the first time since I was a kid that I could have all I wanted—that I got sick. I didn’t bake fruit cakes again for years and years.” Recalling other holiday traditions, Nancy remembers the fireworks on Christmas Eve. “We’d set off Roman cannons—the old kind that burst into fire balls.” But the night always ended on a much quieter note with her mother, Twizzy Wood, reading Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol to the children. “It was so long when we were little. I’d fall asleep way before she was finished. But as I got older, I really came to appreciate it.” Christmas Breakfast A favorite Christmas tradition of the Davis family centers around a breakfast sumptuous enough for the three kings from the Orient. “We have fried oysters, fried apples, fried potatoes, biscuits, eggs, country ham. And Christmas Eve we spend doing last minute things and baking for dinner the next day - pumpkin pies, Japanese fruit cakes and rolls,” Marie Davis said. Marie’s Fried Oysters Wash and drain oysters. Dip first in flour, then in beaten egg and finally in seasoned bread crumbs. Fry just until crisp in hot oil. Drain on paper towels to absorb excess oH before serving. Janice and Frank Moffett and their children always greet Christmas morning with a special breakfast of ambrosia. “It’s just a question of survival after that,” Janice added, laughing. With two active and energetic youngsters, it’s difficult to slow down long enough to establish any family traditions, she explained. Janice Moffett’s Christmas Ambrosia The Moffett’s Christmas morning breakfast is “so simple” that Janice was hesitant about sharing the recipe. “It’s really not even a recipe,” she disclaimed. Mix grapefruit wedges and juice, orange wedges and juice, sliced bananas, a jar of cherries with the juice and sugar to taste. Chill (if there’s time) and serve. Janice remembers her own childhood with a Christmas morning similarly dominated by delighted youngsters. “We kids would get so excited that one year our father set a limit—1 a.m.—on how early we could get up that morning. Otherwise, he and mother wouldn’t even have time to finish wrapping. Just in case—heaven forbid—we fell asleep, we set our alarm clocks for that time. Fall asleep we did and our father snuck into our bedrooms and turned the alarm clocks off. But it was funny. When we slept past the deadline, he couldn’t stand it and he came in and woke us up himself at 2 a.m.!” Traditions are seldom established deliberately; they usually just happen. “You wind up having traditions you didn’t even know you had,” noted Janice Moffett. “The kids ask, ‘Aren’t you going to do such-and-such this year? We always do it!’ And there, you have a family tradition.” Season s Greetings to one and all... Dominion Kitchen & Bath Front Royal 636-1923 There's no better time than now to express our “thanks" to valued friends and patrons. Burke’s Store Woodville, Va. 987-8814

W\)i\t Astons <&i ^ugarpltimsi ©anceb M Qfljeir J|eab£ By DAPHNE HUTCHINSON Rappahannock News Staff Writer Christmas time brings visions of sugar plums dancing in the heads of youngsters with holiday sweet tooths and to cooks who bask in the appreciation that comes with giving gifts that come fresh from the oven. Mrs. Margaret Compton had those same visions years ago. A Rappahannock teacher at Washington’s Rabbit Gum Academy, she included pages of holiday ideas in her New Delineator Recipes. Ruby Jenkins has a copy of that 1928 cookbook at her Washington Museum and agreed to share these old kitchen favorites for Rappahannock’s sesquicentennial Yule. Lemon Wafers 1 cup butter* or shortening 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 tablespoons lemon juice flour Cream butter or shortening and add sugar and well beaten eggs and lemon juice. Stir in just enough flour to make as soft a dough as can be rolled. Roll very thin and shape with a cutter. Bake at 380 degrees for 10 minuts. (Mrs. Compton doesn’t mention this but the cookies look more festive with a dusting of powdered sugar, sifted on top while they’re still warm.) Raisin Rocks 1 cup butter or shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt flour 1 teaspoon ginger GOOD WISHES To all our friends and neighbors, joy and peace. Washington House Reproductions Washington, Va. 675-3385 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups molasses 1 cup seeded raisins Mix butter, sugar, molasses, ginger and salt together in saucepan; stir over medium heat until mixture boils and then continue boiling 5 minutes. Pour into a bowl and stir in soda and just enough sifted flour until the batter is stiff enough to drop from a spoon. Add the raisins and drop in spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 380 degrees. Christmas Peppernuts 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon soda 1 tablespoon hot water 1 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 31/2 cups sifted bread flour Mix the sugar with the well-beaten eggs, dissolve soda in hot water and add, followed by the nuts and the spices sifted with the flour. Add more flour if necessary to make a dough stiff enough to roll. Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut in tiny rounds about as large as a quarter and bake in a quick oven (400 degrees) until brown. Roll at once in powdered sugar. Penoche 3 cups brown sugar 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup nut meats Mix sugar and milk in a saucepan and cook to the soft ball stage (236 degrees). Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla and cool without stirring. When it is lukewarm, beat until it is creamy. Stir in the broken nut meats. Hickory nuts or English walnuts are esper May the happiness of this holy seasptTTe within MoGry heart and every Jlome. BEN VENUE MARKET & LAUREL MILLS MARKET 937-4954 Cal * SW** — Sincere holiday greetings to you,our good friends and patrons. ’ Delicious and Affordable" Rt. 55 East John Marshall Highway Front Royal, Virginia 22630 Phone (703) 635-3557 CLOSED Dec. 24th thru Jan. 10th dally nice. Pour into a buttered pan and when hardened,cut into squares. Peanut Brittle 2 cups granulated sugar 1 pint chopped peanuts 1 teaspoon salt In a heavy cast iron skillet, heat the sugar slowly until it is melted and turns a light brown, stirring constantly. Have the chopped peanuts in readiness, sprinkled with salt. (If salted peanuts are used, the extra salt can be omitted.) Spread the peanuts around a buttered pan, warm slightly and then pour the melted sugar over top. When the brittle cools, crack it into pieces and store in an airtight tin. Mrs. Compton also has in her cookbook a few recipes for conserves and marmalades that can be simmered on top of the stove while the cookies are baking in the oven. The following all use fruit available now in local grocery stores at reasonable prices. Amber Marmalade 1 grapefruit 1 orange 1 lemon 3V4 quarts water 5 pounds sugar Wash and wipe the fruit. Cut in paper thin slices, using a very sharp knife. Add the water and let stand overnight. Cook until the fruit peel is tender and let stand again over night. Add the sugar and simmer until the syrup thickens slightly on a cold dish. Pour into clean, hot jars and seal. Cranberry Conserve 2 quarts cranberries, washed and picked over 1 cup raisins 2 oranges 2 lemons 6 cups sugar Combine the grated rind and juice of the oranges and lemons with the other ingredients and cook until the mixture is thick and clear. Pour into hot, clean jars and seal. This is an excellent relish with game. Cranberry Catchup 2Vi pounds cranberries vinegar 2% cups sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves Wash and pick over the cranberries. Cover them with vinegar and cook until they burst. Force through a sieve. Add the other ingredients, return the mixture to the heat and simmer until thick. Seal in clean, hot jars. Serve as a relish with fowl or meat. For those who like their Christmas goodies only semi-sweet, here’s Barbara Burke’s recipe for .carrot cookies. For a treat, cover the tops with icing. Carrot Cookies 1 cup shortening (part soft butter) •y* cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed cooked carrots 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Vt teaspoon salt y< cup shredded coconut Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and carrots. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until no imprint remains when lightly touched. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Cool and if desired, frost with orange butter icing. (Yields 4 dozen cookies.) Orange Butter Icing 3 tablespoons soft butter or margarine 2'/z cups confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 tablespoon orange juice Blend butter and sugar. Stir in orange peel and juice. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. One of my family’s favorites are Raspberry Meringue Bars. The recipe Comes from the American Cancer Society’s VIP Holiday Cookbook, truly a treasure trove of Christmas goodies. (For the raspberry jam, I substitute homemade wineberry jam.) &coggitt Kebeals Santa’s Pasil By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Santa used to be skinny, according to pastor Steven Scoggin at the Washington Baptist Church. Scoggin. also recently revealed that Mr. Claus is traveling under an alias. Scoggin, who is a business associate and close confidential friend to Claus, says Santa’s career began as a bishop in Myra, Turkey during the fourth centurv ^1). Ntlaving first achieved fameyander the name of Saint ^Nicholas, Santa was known for his compassion and sensitivity towards the needy. Scoggin says the alias "Santa” is actually a "corruption” of §aint Nicholas. He was firsts known “as legend has it” taS Scoggin has it), for bringing back to life three students who had been robbed, murdered and pickled in brine. He later saved three women from prostitution by throwing their wedding dowries through their windows so that they became married to the men they were entertaining. These wedding dowries are a forerunner of Santa’s Christmas presents. In those days, Scoggin says, Saint Nicholas was tall and skinny. His changed appearance came with St. Nick’s new nickname in the new world. He first attracted national attention in America after New York poet Clement Clarke Moore wrote “The Night Before Christinas” in 1822. Moore depicted 'St.' Nick as having twinkling1 eyes, dimpling cheeks that were red like roses, a nose like a cherry and a round belly that shook like a bowl full of jelly. However, there was no graphicportrait of Saint Nicholas during his overweight days until the illustrated edition TO* tree's; Jf or e Pirba An old Scandinavian custom that might be fun to revive in Rappahannock is to trim an evergreen tree outdoors with edibles for the' birds and wild beasts that might visit during the holiday season. In ancient times the family attracting the greatest number of birds was expected to have the best harvest during the next year, but it was bad luck for the birds to arrive before the decorating was completed. Modern bird feeder trees are lovely to look at particularly with the lovely flick of feathers provided by the living decorations which will later descend. r 7 I We are committed to serving the fine people of this community to the best of our ability. Please call-anytime we may be of service. Baldwin's Grocery Washington, Va. Festoons of pop corn, marshmallows and cranberry chains garland the tree. The balls are fashioned from doughnuts, cookies and breads hung with multi-colored ribbons. Baskets filled with suet and seeds may be made from aluminum pie tins and hollowed fruit hung with pipe cleaners. A treetop star may be made from red and green gumdrops attached to a styrofoam base with toothpicks. WIFI May the spirit of the Christmas season bring to you lasting happiness. Sperryville Comer Store Sperryville, Va. Raspberry Meringue Bars IV* cup flour ■y* cup powdered sugar IV* sticks butter or margarine, melted 1 jar raspberry or strawberry jam 3 egg whites :V< cup sugar V* teaspoon cream of tartar Va cup chopped almonds Blend flour, powdered sugar and melted butter; press into buttered 12x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with jam. Beat egg whites until stiff, adding cream of tartar and sugar. Beat until glossy. Spread over jam layer; sprinkle with almonds. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool in pan before cutting. Store in airtight container. (Makes 2'/* dozen). No recounting of traditional Christmas receipes would be complete without a few selections from the Rappahannock County Women’s Club cookbook. Traditions: Recipes from 150 Years of Country Living in Rappahannock County. (For those who have cooks left on tneir cnnstmas buying lists, the cookbooks are available at the Rappahannock News office, county offices, Middle Street Gallery, the Beauty Box, Washington Cash Store and other local businesses or from any member of the Women’s Club.) Aney Massie contributed this holiday idea featuring Rappahannock’s most famous export. Apple Walnut Harvest Cake VA cups firmly packed brown sugar Vt cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs of Moore’s poem was published in 1800. Scoggin says the final touch to Santa’s new image was mad? when Haddon Spmjblum pf, .the Coca-Cola bottling company ; retained Santa to pose for a glamourous series of 1920s soft drink advertisements. The rest is history. By 1952, Saint Nick's image had “ehrystallized to a huge pink exubereant elf,” Scoggin says. But he remembers the skinny 4th century bishop, one of the favorite saints of the early church. 2* 4 cups flour 1/is cup corn meal 1 tablespoon baking power 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt Vi- teaspoon nutmeg ■Vi cups sour cream 1V* cups firmly packed shredded apple v4 cup finely chopped walnuts Beat together brown sugar, butter and vanilla at medium speed about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add combined flour, corn meal, baking powder, cinnamon, sale and nutmeg alternately with sour cream, mixing well. Fold in apples and nuts. Spoon into 9 cup bundt pan anil bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan and cool on rack. Frost with browned butter icing. (A 9x5 inch loaf pan may be substituted for bundt pan. Adjust baking time to 1 hour and 20 minutes. Browned Butter Icing 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup confectioners sugar 4-6 teaspoons milk (chopped nuts optional) Brown butter in saucepan. Remove front heat; add remaining ingredients. Drizzle over cooled cake. For a sure hit with the children or any holiday guests, mix together a batch of Margaret Baumgardners' meringues. Peppermint Meringues 2 egg whites % cup sugar '/i teaspoon vanilla 6 drops peppermint e\ tract '/.> cup chopped pecans 1 cup chocolate bits pinch of salt 6 drops green food color ing Preheat oven to :5f>() degrees. Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Add rest of ingredients. Fold in gently. Spoon onto ungreased aluminum foil on cookie sheet. Put in oven and turn oven off immedi ately. Leave cookies in oven 1 to 5 hours or overnight without opening oven. Store in airtight container. It be decked out with love, wreathed in peace and illuminated with joy and laughter. Many thanks to all of you. Jim & Phyllis Swindler Country Manor Rt. 211 West of Sperry ville 987-8761 We wish you a Merry Christmas and most Happy New Year. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Va.

Church Activities Christmas Eve Candlelight Service At Washington Baptist The Washington Baptist Church warmly invites the community to share in a candlelighting service that will begin at 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. “This is a beautiful service that the whole family can participate in,” said Pastor Steve Scoggin. Arnissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Joseph S. Slirnuin, Jr. Plume: 937-4728 December 23-31 Sunday: Sunday School for all ages - 9:45 a.m. Worship Services -11:00 a.m. NO EVENING SERVICES Tuesday: Churchwide Visitation - 7:30 p.m. Baptist Women’s Round Table Book Club, Book title, Friends and Friendship - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting. Bible Study - 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir Practice - 7:30 p.m. Saturday: New Year’s Eve Service - 8:00 p.m. HAPPY NEW YEAR St. Peter Catholic Mission OKI School Annex Washington, Va. Kev. Maurice du Castillon, C.I.C.M. Saturday: December 24 8:30 A.M. Holy Mass at the Rectory 7:45 P.M. Christmas Carols in St. Peter Chapel 8:00 P.M. Christmas Vigil Mass - HIGH MASS, (at the Chapel). Note: Today’s 8:00 P.M. Christmas Vigil Mass counts also for Sunday Mass and Christmas Day Mass as far as Holiday Mass Obligation is concerned. If you receive Holy Communion during the VIGIL MASS, you are allowed to receive on Christmas Day also. CONFESSIONS any time on Saturday at the Rectory Chapel or before Masses in the St. Peter Chapel. CHRISTMAS DAY: December 25, Masses at 10 a.m., and 11 in the St. Peter Chapel. Trinity Episcopal December 24-28 Saturday: Christmas Eve Holy Eucharist 11 p.m. Sunday: Christmas Day Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. No 8 a.m. service Wednesday: Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Worship services will be held at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville on Christmas Day, December 25, at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Douglas Farmer. Sperryville Methodist A communion and candlelight service will be held at the Sperryville United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve, December 24 at 8 p.m. Everyone is invited. There will be NO church service or Sunday School on Christmas Day. Sunrise Service Rev. James A. Price, pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Flint Hill, invites the public to sunrise services at 6 a.m. on Christmas morning, December 25. Daily Bible Readings December 25-31 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Isaiah 9: 1-7 Isaiah 12 Ephesians 4: 17-24 Daniel 6: 16-28 Psalm 27 Proverbs 12:17-28 Mark 13: 32-37 It’s A Boy .John and Charlotte Bordens of Ben Venue announce the birth of a son, Jeremy Print/., on December 6, 198J, at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Jeremy weighed eight pounds and 14 and one-half ounces. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. William C. Printz of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. John Bordens of Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Printz of Ben Venue are the great-grandparents. Jeremy has a brother, Johnny, who is three. Marriage Licenses Eddie Lee Frazier, Sperrvville, and Mary Ann Smoot, Sperryville. Richard Eugene Smith, Sperryville, and Corrine Stine, Sperryville.' Douglas Leroy Ricketts, Sperryville, and Tammy Rae Fritts, Flint Hill. Clyde Lawrence Logue, Washington, and Ray Elizabeth Sandstrom, Washington. Scott Jason Jenkins, Amissville, and Susan Ann Statler, Amissville. ' / 0V to mi fl** I To all during this holiest of seasons... The Recovery Room A Division of Vlrqlnla Cardlo Pulmonary Home Care NANCY HUDSON Patient Care Coordinator & Manager Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ricketts Fritts-Ricketts Vows F^xchanged Washington Baptist Church was the setting on Saturday, November 19, 19S:l, for the wedding of Miss Tammy Rae Fritts and Douglas Leroy Ricketts. The Rev. C. Wayne Richards performed the double ring ceremony. Tammy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reid Payne of Flint Hill and Doug is the son of Mrs. Kathleen Ricketts of California and the late Charles Ricketts. The bride wore a long white silk gown trimmed with lace and seed pearls. She had a matching veil and carried a bouquet of white and burgundy roses. Ms. Sheila Estes of Flint Hill was matron of honor for her sister. She wore a long silk sheer rose gown and carried a long stemmed white rose. Norma Fritts of Chester Gap was bridesmaid. Her gown was like that of the matron of honor and she carried a long stemmed white rose. Bags Boxes Balloons Hog Stickers Great Christmas ) Gift Ideas Kids & ' Adults 175 Different Varieties of Stickers 27 N. King St., Leesburg Flower girl was Stacy Dawn Ricketts, daughter of the groom. Her long rose gown was trimmed in white and she carried a basket of mixed flowers. Tommy Walters of Sperrvville, cousin of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Joey Pullen and Jeff Jenkins, both of Sperryville. Following a short trip to Woodbridge, the couple is residing in Amissville. News From Boston By MARIE F. ATKINS Kappahannock News Correspondent Phone 987-8802 Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and Mrs. Eunice Meade spent Tuesday in Charlottesville. Capt. and Mrs. Robert K. Sanford and son, Nathan of Petersburg were here recently to visit Mrs. Sanford's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Hash and they also journeyed to Luray to visit Mr. Sanford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kerfoot Sanford. Lt. Robert Alphin, United States Marine Corp has returned from a tour of duty at the Beirut airport in Lebanon and has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Alphin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg were herl during the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fn/zier and children and hi^father. F. R. Frazier, who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Thornhill of Bumpass, Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill, Kevin and Debbie, Bill Buchanon and Mrs. Bud Carroll and Brandon of Nokesville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill, Cindy, Missy and Robbie of Vienna, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Morrison of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill, Jr., Michael and Tony of Manassas, Melanie Thornhill and Mary Ann Volpe of Fairfax, Mrs. Faye Price and Jay of Culpeper were all here Sunday and with Mr. and Mrs. the Christinas spirit radiates around us, we especially hope you feel the festive warmth and promise that this holiday brings. Enjoy It... with our sincere thanks. ' L. Calvin Boxley Billy Johnson H. G. Martin Turner Foster Jr. Mary E. Wilmer Willie Turner MARTIN FURNITURE CO. Culpeper, Va. News From The Sperryville Area By MRS. B. M. VARNER Rappahannock News Correspondent Phone 987-8710 Mrs. Catherine Taylor of Harrisonburg has arrived to spend the Christmas holidays with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wingfield and Denise and Cathy. Mr. Wingfield and Joe Lemon of Fredericksburg attended the Washington RedskinsNew York Giants football game in RFK Stadium in Washington, D. C. Saturday. Mrs. Ranny Aylor and Heather, Mrs. F. D. Coffey, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers, Mrs. Dorothy Lewis of Huntly, Charles Corder, Jr. of Front Royal, Clifton Nethers of Flint Hill and Ray Nethers of Stephens City attended a dedication service for the stained glass windows Sunday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church and also attended the covered dish dinner which followed. Mrs. Lois Frazier and Franees Leake were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Mrs. Mary Quaintance was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanford in Orange and their son Lyle Sanford of Texas who is with them for the holidays. They also attended the VFW dance in Orange. I BOSTON Cary Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Delma Coates were guests for their pre-Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. David Thornhill and daughter, Eliana in Woodville. Mrs. William Gibbs and Mrs. George Butler were Monday brakfast guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda. At this time of the year we pause to once again thank you, one and all, for your fine spirit of cooperation during the past, which I have received. The year would not be complete without wishing for each of you a most prosperous and happy Christmas centered around the Lord Jesus, who came to make it all possible. God bless you all. Pettie Member Of U.S. Force In Grenada Marine Col. Harold W. Pettie Jr., son of Harold W. and Donna J. Pettie of Viewtown, recently participated in Operation Urgent Fury on Grenada, and is currently serving as part of the multi-national peacekeeping force in Beirut, Lebanon. He is a member of Battalion Landing Team 2/8, 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU), Camp Lejeune, N.C. The 22nd MAU assumed the duties as the U.S. contingent of the Multi-national Force in November, relieving the 24th MAU which had been in Beirut since May. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer and son, Fred were hosts to a pre-Christmas family dinner Sunday evening when their guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer and sons, Ricky and T.C. of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Updike and daughter, Suzanne of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Johnson, Jr. and daughter, Heather of Winchester, Mrs. Gordon Payne of Madison and Mrs. B. M. Varner. Mrs. Jane Bumopp and children, Jay and Jessica of Fredericksburg were guests Wednesday of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. was a Friday overnight and Saturday guest of her mother. Mrs. Frances Thornton, Mrs. J. W. Fletcher and Mrs. B. M. Varner visited Mrs. E. M. Jones of Washington in Warren Memorial Hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Johnson and daughter, Carole of Culpeper visited friends here on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lyne returned home last week after visiting Commander and Mrs. Laurence Thompson in Charleston, S.C. Mike Brown of Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg arrived Friday to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown. His friend, Cathy Macky also of Mary Washington College was a weekend guest. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Johnson and son, C. B. Johnson were hosts to a dinner Saturday evening for the families of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence “Billy” Johnson. Washington News By BARBARAC.BURKE Rappahannock News Staff Phone 675-3349 Visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at “The Oaks” last Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fultz of Stanley. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jenkins were Saturday overnight guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Campbell. On Sunday the Jenkins attended a Christmas party at the home of David Wolfford at Rixeyville. Calling on H. Taylor Updike on Sunday were his children, Ms. Ann Parker and Cassandra and H. T. Updike, Jr., all of Culpeper. Mrs. Aileen Jenkins of Orange was a Wednesday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Payne. The community is invited to attend the candlelighting service at Washington Baptist Church on Christmas Eve beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Steve Scoggin promises that it will be a delightful evening. J. Stant Weaver celebrated his 85th birthday on Saturday. However, on Tuesday he was given a dinner by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda at their home in Griffinsburg. Those joining them for the celebration were Mrs. George Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duncan and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler, all of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. William Thornhill and Mrs. Dick Clore, _ John and infant daughter, all of Culpeper and Mrs. Josephine Wood of Reva Park. Mrs. Alice Beahm was a Sunday afternoon visitor of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Jr., Stacey and Amanda. Sunday dinner\guests of Mr. and Mrs. Re\ Lindstrom were"MrNand Mrs. J. W. Campbell of Luray, Mr. ( and Mrs. Charles H. Estes and Mr. and Mrs. Field Benton, all of Sperryville. All of the ladies are sisters and they were celebrating the birthdays of Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Estes. Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett, Billy and Sally Page of Leesburg will spend Monday and Tuesday after Christmas as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Moffett, III and family and Mrs. Jean B. Moffett. Mr. Edward Nelson Buxton of Orange will be the guest of the Moffetts Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Goldsmiths Jewelry Exchange Large Selection 14K Gold Chains, Bracelets, Wedding Bands and Diamonds Layaway Now For Christmas! 218 E. Main St. Front Royal, Va. 636-2935 THANK YOU to our Customers in Rappahannock County For your patronage in the past year. We look forward to serving you in 1982 507 E Main Front Royal. VA. 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Castle ton Area News By MICHELE MAV Rappahannock New. Correspondent 937-4031 Last year some Castleton fire and rescue volunteers heard the sheriff deputies over the scanner when they saw Santa fly over Flint Hill. Rudolph was in the lead and the deputies could see his red nose shining and tracing his path across the sky... Our favorite Big K dee jay Joe Boucher anchored the polar remote last year while our correspondent flew the helicopter to meet the sleigh and interviewed Santa right in his living room off the coast of the Queen Elizabeth Islands in Baffin Bay at Pond Inlet... Judy Hitt says you have to believe in Santa for him to be real. She still gets as excited about Christmas as she did when she was little. “I feel the same way today,” she says, “knowing you’re wondering what your presents are and I’m wondering what mine are...” one remembers how her daddy used to work two shifts to pile presents, not content to stuff stockings, he used to produce crates of apples, oranges, tangerines... Donald and Helen Fridenstine had Christmas last weekend. They went to stay with Neil and his family at Lancaster. David was home from Randolph Macon, Lynn from Chesapeake Academy. Brian Tauss says Mary’s parents are coming from Fairfax to spend Christmas in Castleton. They’re bringing her younger brother Russell Bertram with them... Howdy Holschuh’s mother, Marie Shaw will be here for the weekend from Vinson Hall in McLean. Later they all plan to see Jeanette and Tom Parry and “the world’s greatest grandchildren!” The littlest angel in the Christmas play at Trinity Episcopal was one of the most precious sights of this season. Nicky Rustic’s right wing was crooked and he carried his halo carefully in both hands, placed it on his shining hair when he got to the front of the church, then walked right up to see what was in the manger that was causing all this joyful noise... At some certain homes near “Scrabble” it is the custom to go out in search of a bird’s nest to place in the Christmas tree. And according to the Country Manor catalogue legend has it that he who finds a bird’s nest in his Christmas tree will have health, wealth and happiness. Somehow That Cat heard of these marvelous GOLDEN CORRAL FAMILY STEAK HOUSE NOW OPEN! 891 Willis Lane Culpeper, Va. Next to the Holiday Inn 825-5888 Gary Moon Partner/Manager traditions and insisted upon a bird’s nest for his wild wood cedar tree. Then he was disappointed to find that no bird came with it. He didn’t cry. He amused himself otherwise. He had ripped most of the tissue from his present as of Monday night. He purrs more and more as Christmas gets closer... Mania and Whah went to Culpeper for their yearly Christmas grooming Monday. They took Nancy Schoppet along to do a little shopping. The two dogs, the two cats, the two gold fish, they all get their own presents. And all the relatives will be at Blue Knoll for Christmas dinner. The Schoppets bought a beautious tree from Sean on Sunday... The Fishers were at the Christmas party at the fire hall Sunday and said they had a real good time. Donna is one of those Christmas babies. She was born the night before the night before Christmas. We hope she will be twice blessed on her birthday. If there was room, our correspondent would list each of you by name and wish you the merriest ol Christmases and a peaceful New Year. Having found such fine friends by phone has been a gift to Aunt Michele. For as she likes to say: “The best gift is love.” And that’s her wish for you, and you, and you... Woodville / By JUNE CLARK Rappahannock News Correspondent * Phone 987-8827 Mr. and Mrs. Alvin i Grigsby and Rena of Castle- ' ton and Carolyn Scott of Culpeper were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Ada Burke and Mrs. Maggie Grigsby. The Woodville Homemakers Club held their annual Christmas party and gift exchange on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnson with eight members present, one visitor and the new Extension Agent, Florence Vickers. Among the recent guests of Mrs. H. B. Winfrey, Mrs. Dillard Glenn and Mrs. Frank Brown were Mrs. Gordon Hildrup of Spotsylvania, Miss Mary Miller Wood of Washington, Mrs. Maxwell Willis of Culpeper, E. 0. Willis, III ofWinchester and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dellinger of Alexandria. Mrs. Clifton Clark and Misty Hitt were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and mrs. Collier Fox in Luray. Mr. and Mrs. Austin Coffelt and granddaughter, Katrine of Edinburg attended the dedication service held at the Woodville Baptist Church for Julia Marie Johnson. Later they were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Johnson, Julia and Kristie Johnson. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Maldoven and Tricia at Windy Run Farm for their Christmas family reunion were Nick and Ruth Ellen Maldoven of Alliance, Ohio, Cathy, Jeff, Ricky and Greg Behnere and Jim mm UJe d like to extend our sincere gratitude to our regular patrons for bringing out the best In us this entire seasonl €njoyl Margie Righter Marsha Thompson - Darlene Moore, Hairstylist, Owner/ ’ _ / The Beauty Box Washington, Va. 675-3403 Out Of The Attic —Photo Courtesy of Carol Hacklcy CHRISTMAS MEMORY — Carolers gathered around the Amissville community Christmas tree that brightened the lot at the old town post office in years past. Joining in the traditional festivities were Peggy Green Britton, Mary Priest, Ruby Green, Carol Hackley, Audrey Gough Brown and Shirley Poe Pullen. Flint Hill Area Notes U.. DAV ¥ V’ XT A in / .1 J Rappahannock News Correspondent I’hone #S7-8I:«> Denny \ utter and family of Annapolis, Md. and Willie Payne were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Presgraves. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson at Chester Gap. The Hickersons visited with Mrs. Hickerson’s sister, Mrs. Martha Jenkins at Etlan on Friday. Robert L. Massie of Richmond will be spending 1 rea news Young of Springfield, Terry Maldoven of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Randy Thomas of Alexandria and Bob J. Maldoven of Virginia Beach. Woodville Baptist There will be a candlelight service and Christmas program at the Woodville Baptist Church on December 24, at 7:30 p.m. The public is welcome. Christmas greenery can trace its history back to the Romans. Holly was a favorite to make garlands in honor of Saturn, the god of agriculture. People are passing by your store without ever leaving home when you don’t advertise. Show them what’s on sale. Call the Rappahannock News. Summers, Complete Marine Pvt. Thomas 0. Williams Jr., son of Doris S. and Thomas 0. Williams Sr. of Chester Gap, and Marine Pvt. Edward H. Summers, son of Margaret and John B. Summers of Washington, have completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Pam’s Island, S.C. During the 11-week Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year! from The Staff or Warren Quality, Front Royals' Finest Mens and Boys Shop We will be open Mondav rhe 26rh the Christmas holiday with his mother, Mrs. Frank Spalding. Mrs. Walter J. Curtis visited with Mrs. Julia Curtis at the Lynn Care Center and attended the Christmas program there on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md. spent the weekend with Mrs. Crane’s mother, Mrs. Moffett Brady. Mrs. Clarence McCulloch of Fairfax spent last Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Brady. Herbert and Haywood Pullen of Washington were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Wade Pullen. Visiting on Sunday were Mrs. David By waters and Jennifer of Huntly. Mrs. Paul Miller, Mrs. Robert Eastham and Mrs. Earl Edmonds were Wednesday bridge guests of Mrs. John S. Browning. Guests on Friday for bridge were Mrs. Frank Spalding and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Keyser of Washington. Mrs. Walter J. Curtis and Mrs. Carson Lillard visited with Mrs. Curtis’ mother, Mrs. Eleanor Timmons at Fairfax on Saturday. Paul Louis Miller, Jr. of Odenton, Md. spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Paul Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours at Warrenton for a family dinner. , Williams Training training cycle, the two men learned the basics of battlefield survival. They were introduced to the typical daily routine that they will follow during enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. Williams and Summers participated in an active physical conditioning proitram and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills, including first aid, rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline w'ere emphasized throughout the training cycle. :Y We Wish You Joy In Your Heart, Love In Your Home, Peace In The \Vorld and Hope For A Prosperous New Year! Happy Holidays! \ ^ \an And .Jiin Ihoinasson Hours: I)cc. SiOth & HOlh - Xoon to t> Dec. Hist - 10 to4 Located in the (lopton House Washington, Va. 675-H7H8 lstry entitled, Changed Lives in San Quentin. ’ Actually filmed inside the prison, this documentary features the stories of four notorious criminals. Interviews conducted by Art Linkletter and the director of IPM, Chaplain Ray, focus on rehabilitation as a result of conversion to Christianity. From inside the gas chamber Jerry Graham says, “I came very close to ending it all right here.” In stark contrast to his life of crime, he now directs a ranch for abused children. James Williams served time in San Quentin after a gun battle with police. Now he’s employed by a criminal justice organization teaching men “the way to go out,” as he puts it. Another changed life is George Meyer, A1 Capone’s favorite driver. Now 74, he counsels teenagers abopt the evils of drug abuse. And Jack Burbridge, once an enforcer for organized crime, is now a preacher. The film concludes with a look inside the gas chamber. The film is free to the public and will be shown at the Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church near Woodville on Saturday, December 31 at 9 p.m. Arthur Smoot, Jr. of Front Royal was a guest last Wednesday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Smoot and Gary. Mr. and Mrs. Smoot visited with Humpy Smoot at the Life Care Center at New Market last Tuesday. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church held their Christmas program on Sunday and was well attended. Mrs. Bob Lewis and Charles Corder, Jr. with Mrs. Helen Coffey, Mrs. Polly Aylor and Heather. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers, Clifton Nethers and Ray Nethers attended a dedication and Christmas service at the Bethlehem Church at Nethers on Sunday. A stained glass window was dedicated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nethers and Robert Nethers. WQRA Schedules Holiday Specials WQRA-FM stereo is celebrating Christmas with a v ariety of musical programs. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day choruses from local schools will present music of the season at intervals during the day and evening. Christmas Eve will find a special broadcast from Douglas Edwards at the North Pole, where at G: 10 p.m. he will speak to Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the elves as they prepare for the night’s journey. The Warrenton Chorale and Youth Chorale w ill present their Christmas concert at Mp.m. Christmas Eve and 4 p.m. Christmas Day. FAUQUIER COUNSELING ( ENTER is pleased to announce the opening of its office for the practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy Carmen T. Gonzalez, I’h.l). Carole .M. Hertz, Ed.l) Thomas I*. Duggan, E.C.S.W. ■>l K.\ST I.KK STKKKT WAKKKXTON. \ IKIilNI V L'2lsti Office Hours H\ Appointment (7<i:{):{I7-IH> 1:{ Girl Scouts Volunteer Eight teenage girls in Rappahannock's Girl Scout Cadette troop are learning the practical side of child health care, and at the same time earning a badge in Volunteer work by donating their after school hours once a week at Sursum Corda Child Care and Learning Center. Members of the Girl Scout Cadette Teacher’s Aide program include: Gabby Lee, Jennifer Vierling, Kelly Brown, Nikki David, Nicole Maeyer, Donna Foster, Amy Ay lor and Carrie Coombs. The girls take turns, two each Tuesday, working in the Sursum Corda nursery from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nine toddlers, all under 16 months (five are less than a year old) are enrolled in the nursery, but on the average five or six are on hand on any given day. Four other high school girls also serving as Volunteer Teacher’s aides include: Gina Manwaring, Tara Fisher, Kimberly Woodward, and Scandinavian exchange student Maarit Nord. Arlene Frye, nursery teacher, assigns the girls chores ranging from changing diapers and crib sheets to preparing charts, cleaning up and providing tender loving care to the infants. Frye says there have been no problems and she recommends all of the girls for baby sitting. Sursum Corda Executive Director Camille Harris estimates that the teenage volunteers save the Center approximately $2,000 a year in staff costs. Any young people interested in applying for the volunteer program should contact Harris or Volunteer Coordinator Leslie King at 675-3237. MERRY CHRISTMAS For on (his flight a (hild is horn and (he Ant»els sint>. -Jov he with you this Christmas! W & J GROCERY Rt. 231 Sperryville, Va. 987-8361 Upc oniing Jlvenia Flint Hill Auxiliary To Meet The Flint Hill Ladies Auxiliary will meet on Thursday, January 5, 1984, instead of the fourth Thursday as previously announced. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Peggy Ralph. All members are urged to attend. Song And Cider The Christmas Madrigal Singers will pertorm at President James Monroe’s home. Ash Lawn, in Charlottesville the week after Christmas for afternoons of holiday song and cider. Hot cider will be served with holiday music by candlelight at 4 p.m., December 27-30. For additional information, call Ash Lawn at (804) 293-9539. EMT Course Set There will be an Emergency Medical Technician - Shock Trauma Basic Course held at the Culpeper Memorial 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. New Year’s Party This is the last week for reservations to the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community’s New Year’s Eve gals. The $30 tax deductible donation to RAAC covers refreshments at the Middle Street Gallery, dinner and dancing. The dinner menu includes shrimp and ham jambalaya (with an alternative for those who can’t eat seafood), salad, french bread and almond tortoni. Reservations must be made by December 26. Send a tax deductible contribution of $30 per person to RAAC, in care of Mrs. Norman E. Cartwright-Brown, The Conyers House, Sperryville, Va. 22740. New Year's Eve Service At Amissville Methodist A New Year’s Eve service and covered dish dinner will be held at the Amissville United Methodist Church beginning at 7:30 p.m. on December 31. A film entitled “Super Christian” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. There will be singing, sharing, another film, devotion and communion at 12 midnight. “Come and join us in this time of fellowship,” said a church spokesperson. EMT-A Refresher An EMT-A refresher course will be conducted at Fauquier Hospital in January. Classes will be held Friday, January 6, 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 but who have either not taken state examination or who tailed 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 Ml, call M<>49(599, 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. Benefit Dinner And Dance A dinner and dance will be sponsored by the Rappahannock Fire and Rescue Association on Saturday, January 7, 1984, at the Flint Hill fire hall. For more information, contact any member of the association. Film At Mt. Lebanon Mt. Lebanon Baptist will be showing a motion picture release of International Prison Min

Community Concerts Planned For 1984-85 ®bUuartE0 rrograms tor the 19b4-No concert season were selected when the officers and lireetors of the Community Concert Association held a linnet- meeting at the Holdv Inn in Culpeper on November 15. Community Concert officers for the coming year are: president, Mrs. .Jennings H. (•'lathers; president-elect, Robert 1). Dundas; 2nd vice president, Mrs. W. Carlyle Rrigler; 3rd vice president, Mrs. Mayo C. Berry; secre larv, Jennings H. Flathers; treasurer, Hawley T. Coleman: concert chairman. Miss Donna Stewart: immediate past president and headquarters secretary. Mrs. Jackson Fray. Serving as directors from the five-county area are: (Culpeper County) Mrs. Benjamin Allen, Mrs. Philip S. Cox, Karl Hellinger, Mrs. H. B. Lacy and Mrs. (d ory I aylor; (Madison County) Mrs. James N. Hall, Mrs. Laurence McDaniel, Mrs. \au m imr \mr ihu \mt vau \nu \nu m/wnwniifnBfATii The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Homo Of Thoughtful Service" FHONK 825-2801 CULPEPER CEMETERY MEMORIALS W. H. Wetsel; (Fauquier County) .John ('. Cole, Mrs. Krmel Reiss and Mrs, Helen I' Naylor: (Orange CountyRake of the Woods) Mrs. Harry R. Rraham, Mr. and Mrs. ll.O. Lvne and Mrs. Harold Reidel; (Rappahannock County) Mrs. Albert l)oub, Mrs. Raul Frantz, Mrs. Maurice C. Herndon. Mrs. Reiter C. Knuepfer and Mrs. VV. H. Lyne. The four programs to be presented are: Scandiaf’estival >1: Re Wayne Fulton, harpist; New Christy Minstrels and Canterbury Trio of violin, cello and piano. Memberships for the 1984-85 season will go on sale in the spring. * * * Some folks are too polite to be up to any good.-Kin Hubbard A poet can survive anything but a misprint.-Oscar Wilde * * * Nor ah Lawson Formerly Of Flint Hill Norah Virginia Poe Lawson, 94, died Wednesday, December 14, 1983, in Arlington, where she had lived since 1957. Bom in Warren County in 1889, she was the daughter of Winterton Dionysius and Sarah Virginia Beaty Poe. She lived in Flint Hill from 1906 to 1957, with her late husband, Walton Aurelius Lawson. Survivors include a daughter, Reba Lawson Dabney of Arlington; two sons, Jack Lawson of Richmond and Paul Lawson of Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Mrs. Lawson was predeceased by two grandchildren, Richard Lawson Dabney and Jacqueline Lawson. At the request of Mrs. Lawson, her ashes will be taken to St. George’s Hill, Surrey, England. 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Manassas. VA 22111 Now Open In Warrenton 251 Broadview Ave. (By Past) Warrenton. VA. 347-9577 j Mon.-Fri 7 a m -5 p m Sal 7 a m -1 p m. 1 /•v^rsrsT'vsASA' Fabrics Mouse o$ Valrii tics •Custom Made Draperies •Decorator Shades - Wallpaper •Complete Stock of Decorative •Hardware & Fabrics •Re-upholstermg •Slipcovers •Flexalum Biinds We Measure - Make & Install Front Royal 635-5873 Li Florist AJLflJLIULgJt^SJLflJULIULiUU, o FI'SSKLL FLORIST, l!\C.» ® 'Ml 1 Siutmul si !• ll.ki fil ® 201 N cimhI St., Kroul lioyul 633-1193 (Juulity Huwm ami t.xrriirnt S«ti irr Since 10 Iff FTD l •gOTTrrryrrrffTnnrrrrV Framing Printing Fine Arts and Crafts Framing cAtiddle^St. G A L L E R Y j Mam St Ro» Washington VA 22747 703 675-3440 Tnrtr Funeral Directors The Fitutl Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME TIr 1 loinc of Thoughtful Scmcc" PHONE 825-2361 CULPEPER i 1 METERY MEMORIALS Heating ' 'f > Instruction SCHOOL OF DESIGN FLINT HILL. V*. 22627 (703| 67S-3268 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION WEEKEND COURSES DONALD CHANDLER. AIA, DIRECTOR Diamonds • Wedding Bands Class Rings • Antique Jewelry J (Valley's Best Prices) Goldsmith's Jewelry Exchange a 218 E. Main St., Front Royal, Va. « * 636-2935 J 4* Custom Repairing Done On Premises 6 Medical The Recovery Room Medical Equipment For Sale or Rent Hospital Beds Wheelchairs. Canes Underpads. Portable Oxygen NANCY HUDSON. Patent Cart Coordinator Hours Mon-Fn 10am-5pm Open Sat 9 a m to3pm 635-7464 800-552-3712 (Va ) 24 Hr Service 124E Mam St Front Royal. Va _Luray. Va MILLER OPTICIANS formerly Mayo Opticians 702 South Main St. Culpeper, VA NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 825-5600 .' ==j| xpert Pump Installation and Repair Service now available at Culpeper Farmers Coop, Inc. Brandy Road, Culpapar, Va. 825-2200 c)NLY COUNTY REALTOR Abb' to hit and expose sour property in No. \\i computer Common Data Base, in addition to local MLS. Increased exposure means \iiles McmK'r of both Piedmont arul Faui/uicr Multiple Listing Sen-tees . RAPPAH.ANNiX.K SPOKEN HERE ROGER BATCHELDER. REALTOR Cia> Si . Vi’oshinjjion, Va. 675o777 Res W-4.W8 Eileen Day, Realtors Tke Clopton House Washington, Va. 675-3400 'The Country Property People” MLS Patrick Foster Contractor Carpentry & Painting Washington. Virginia 675-3757 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 Service RCA Channel Master Antennas & Satellite Dishes Whirlpool & Maytag Appliances Banco, VA. 923-4266 ■ Mister Sweeper 507 E. Main St Front Royal 635-3007 Sale - New and Used Service all makes Carpeting ance CouijtrySide CFloor ^aslyong Amissviile, 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. Clement Insurance Agency Auto. Homeowners and Business Insurance 205 North Main St. Culpeper 825-0775 Interiors r Co iiplete Decorator Service Custom Draperies large se'ectio of decorator fabrics wallpaper Hoc 1 coverings Kirsch hardware blinds [custom upholstery Red Hill Enterprises Madison 949-6406 Warrenton Printing i&appapannock Jletoa 675-3338 weekdays 8:30-5 703-987-8058 evenings & weekends I\OOM 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 wJSZmm Irvin Schmidt Labor Economist Irvin W. Schmidt, 76, of Arlington and a weekend resident of Castleton, died Sunday, December 11, 1983, at Fairfax Hospital. Born on December 19, 1906, he was a son of the late Otto and Anna Wilhelm Schmidt of Madison, Wisconsin. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, he worked in Washington, D.C., as a labor economist for the United States Department of Labor. At his retirement on March 1, 1976, he had almost 43 years of Federal Service. His first wife, the former, Eva Marie Pelland of Centerdale, Rhode Island died on May 8, 1948. On November 12, 1949, he married Elizabeth Browning Payne of Rixeyville, a graduate of William and Mary College. She worked in the Audit Division of the General Accounting Office in Washington, D.C. for 13 years before her marriage. In addition to his wife, other survivors include two sons, William Payne Schmidt of Arlington and Michael Browning Schmidt of Batesville, Ark. and one daughter, Elizabeth Anne Stilling of Baltimore, Md. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs.'Helen Loftus of Greenville, Michigan, Mrs. Genevieve Winter of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Mrs. Dorothy Hartman of Oak Park, Illinois. Funeral services were conducted on December 14, 1983, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Arlington. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Culpeper. Church Activities Amissville United Methodist December 24-29 Saturday Sunday Wednesday Thursday 6:00-L:00 p.m. - Open Communion 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 10:00 a.m. - Bible Study 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study Promise Land Baptist A Christmas program will be held on Thursday, December 22, at 8 p.m. at Promise Land Baptist Church near Washington. The public is cordially invited to attend. Trinity Episcopal Christmas Eve A special set of musical instrumental offerings will begin at 10:30 at Trinity Episcopal as a prelude to the 11 p.m. Christmas Eve service. The public is invited to attend both. Bits & Pieces... Fellow came into the News office with a 26 pound raccoon. We had to see it to believe it. Steve and Jimmy Foster, and James Stringfellow went hide-hunting in Bean Hollow. In seven hours they treed seven coons and brought home two. The other one weighed nearly 19 pounds. ★★★ Here’s another hunting story and we saw the photo so we know it’s true. Ronnie Lee Compton brought down two seven point bucks within three days. One of them weighed 152 pounds and the other weighed 162 pounds and took second place in the Amissville gun shop’s big buck contest. Ronnie is a guy who doesn’t stop when he’s onto a good thing. ★★★ Jurisprudence, the courthouse cat, was pleased by all the attention when somebody brought her a three story house with carpeting and mobiles and all kinds of other fancy feline features, but the place she likes best is still Ruth Blackwell’s chair. Sometimes they almost fight for a place to sit because Prudy jumps back up every time Ruth leaves to file the dockets. For all your printing needs... No matter what your printing requiramants, raly on us for axpart assistanca. Wa can assist you in ordering: letterheads Envelopes Buslnees Fonns Stationery Labels Programs Brochures Booklets TsMoMs Bills Invoices Ledgers announcement* ftappaliannuck ^euui Washington, Va. 675-3S40

•Farm •Business •Garden •Rural Life | Merry I Christmas 1 | to all our I patrons There will be no Sale December 27th Fauquier Livestock Exchange Marshall, Va. iWMWrnrnMVimmmammmvKm -<8i£>-l CULPEPER FARMERS CO-OP We will be open our normal hours on Saturday, December 24th and Saturday, December 31 st We will be closed for the Holidays; on ^ Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. *1 9a HAPPY HOLIDAYS! from Culpeper Farmer’s Co-op Culpeper 825-2200 Remington Farmer's Co-op Remington 439-3254 Rappahannock Farmer’s Co-op Sperryville 987-8555 Warrenton Farmer’s Co-op Warrenton 347-7100 Marshall Farmer’s Co-op Marshall 364-1533 Whh w’ RENEWEd IAJtI-I, WE flock rro Him ANd Mear His MESSAfQE of EVERlASliNq PEACE, IOVE ANd flAppiNESS! Joy to All This ChRiSTMAS! CLORE FUNERAL HOME 415 S. Main Si., Culpeper _ 825-2381 JIMMY DeBERGH is the youngest man ever to he named Smucker’s broker of the year. The 35-vear-old Rappahannock resident was honored at the annual brokers’ banquet at the Nalonal frozen Food Convention in Chicago in October. Chairman of the board Paul Smucker (far left) said nobody had ever done it so fast — DeBergh’s Harris Hollow Frozen Fruit Company was just founded in February, 1982. DeBergh says the annual surprise is important in the industry. Also pictured are: Constance Parker, Smucker's customer service supervisor; Vernon Netzly, Smucker's vice president; Mike Rettinger, director of sales for the company's fruit processing division; Harris Hollow Frozen Fruit salesman Bill Scoggin; and Reid Wagstatf, director of fruit procurement for Smucker's. It was only DeBergh’s third year to attend the convention. Dreaming Of A White Christmas? By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock NY»s Staff Writer Well, we knew winter arrived at 5:80 a.m. today, Thursday, while many of us were still sleeping. But fre’r# ‘s * I wandering whether we’ll have a white Christmas. That seems especially crucial to those of us who were born in the '40s when Bing Crosby was at his prime. So. we tried our Sperryville weather watcher. Dennis Wingfield said. “Nope." He hadn't seen any permanent accumulations so far this year. There were a few fluffy flurries around Thanksgiving and all this week since Monday. There was even a trace laying on the ground once last month when the other Washington measured V> inch of crystalled precipitation. Last year a cold wave collie through during the < two weeks before on Decernber 12. 4V± inches fell. But then on Christmas day the temperatures were in the ’(ids. Wingfield remembered. "So who knows.” he wondered. White Christmas? “1 don't know, but I'm ready for it,” he said. We tried Bill Loftis at Shenandoah National Bark. He said the weather statistics at Big Meadows showed nine inches in November. That's more than at New Year’s. There were just 21/inches during the whole of January, 19S3. But so far this month? Just a trace; no accumulation. Amateur weather wizard Ben Richards forecast the first snowflake would fall on Rappahannock County on December 14 this year. His entry, duly postmarked in the District on November 10. was recently retrieved from the Rappahannock News “Know Snow" archives. Since his was the only prognostication, it was also the best guess. But since the News panel of local weather experts have yet to accumulate First Year 4-H Member Honored any measureable precipitation of the frozen variety, we have yet to determine how close Ben Richards came to naming the correct time when treetops would glisten. Poulan HRISTM AS * SPECIAL Buy one of these Poulan chain saws and get an extra chain absolutely FREE! Chains valued from $ 12.00 to $46.00 A Hint Hill 4-Her has been given junior membership in the American Angus Association. Nine-yearold J. Adam Ross is a first year 4-H member who’s active in the livestock club. Adam became interested in the beef industry through his father’s position as manager of Admiral Gardner's stock farm, according to Mrs. Ross. She says Adam will raise a heifer from the Season s Greetings to our friends... From Joe Sackett & Sons Foreign & Qomestic Auto Far s Front Royai 635-3241 Admiral's farm for his dub project and plans to show it in the annual show at Culpeper this summer. Junior members in the Angus association are eligible to register cattle in association sponsored shows and to participate in American Angus Association events at rer gional and national levels. The association is the largest beef registry in the world, its public information department reports, with approximately 12.000 active .junior members and 20.000 active life members. Among them is 1-H livestock club leader Randall Updike. WARM WISHES FOR A HAPPY, BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON NEW HOLLAND 825-0188 MAKE SAMI Super 25/16 It’s a great Christmas deal ... 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North 825 9620 Culpeper Randolph tOnaay - Owner Postal Exams Scheduled Applications for rural carrier examinations will be accepted January 9 through January 14, 1984. Those interested in applying must take job related tests that precede Postal Service employment. Sectional Center Manager Gerald Merna expects approximately 75 vacancies will occur in the next three years. Those wishing to take the examination can apply by completing Application/ Admission Card - PS Form, 2479 A & B. These forms may be obtained at local post offices or from the MSC Northern Virginia Facility located at 8409 Lee Highway, Memjfjeld, Virginia. The closing date for applications is January 14. FBUQUlEft UTESTOGK EZCBMBE INCORPORATED REGULAR SALES Every Tues. HORSE SALE 2nd Sal 1pm. Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st Tues 1 p m Every Month 1 Mile East of Marshall Rt 55 PHONE 364-1566 Whatever the Jnh. ) a STIHL Can Cut It SWAN’S >! 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Horse & Farm Directory Reaching 41,000 homes, stables and farms in Fauquier, Loudoun, Clarke, Rappahannock and Fairfax Counties. Your ad will run in all of these newspapers for as little as $8.50! IcuOoun CmuB-fflirror (ttjrjfauquifr Democrat The Heston Times ftappatjannoefe flttos Ct)f Clarfet Couritr i of-sburg Va Warrenton, Va. Reston, Va. Washington, Va. Berryville, Va. '■1110 70 5- 547-4222 70 }-4 J7-5400 70 J-67S-J.J49 70V955-1 111 INDEX l'Auctions - Horse/L i ves took Bam Construction Boarding and Training Farm equipment 6- Supplies Farm Services Farriers Fencing A Gates He y for Sale Help Wanted Horses A Ponies - For Sale Horses A Pomes - Wanted Horse A Ponies to Give Away Jumps Instruction | Livestock for Sale Miscellaneous Position Wanted Heal Estate Saddleries Shows and Events Stables tor Sale or Rent Stud Service Tack A Equipment for Sale Vans and Trailers Veterinarians A n V )) Boarding and Training HUNT COUNTRY STABLE •Boarding •Training •instruction •Sales (703)347-7993 • >'! /. irront jn Hunt Kennels Ia pan's ^r.ibtc seated between Warrenton & Middleburg Snowden Clarke (703)347-3127 Quality horses and ponies Horses bought, sold and schooled Top class boarding r the foothills of the Blue Bulge Mountains. *ipr- f !■' Jor.r- Croghan, new to a ‘ ng Maryland and Vir;,:r\ work and reliability 3' 7'"* < b* * B;~'NVB _ SIZLMORE farrier T- ■ ,r r.g jna norsestioeing A a -i.-, itc jt Micnigan School of r ' ■ Cal 703/788-9622 Fencing, Gates & Jumps I COMMONWEALTH I FENCING, INC. Hume, Va. O'.JAi !TY board fencing, split rail, w-t-:, wire high tensile and | r a' fed V. r e, Custom Wooden I Gales. 703/364 1392 | or Mac Moore, 364-1241 lB 8c J f ARM FENCING tlaymarket. Va. All ty [H-s of fencing including « train link. Bushhogging and (leanup. 5 year warrenty. t.\i ellent references. (703)754-8823 FARM GATES Made to Order, Any Size Oak Lumber H. G. Rose Delaplane, Va. 364 1574 HUNT COUNTRY FENCE, CO. Leesburg, Va. ' 703-777-4080 Perm and estate fencingFENCING Complete line of wire, HI-TEN3EL plank and rail Also will install GEORGE WHITE SUPPLY,INC. Mlddleburg, Va. 703-HX7-6371 dj ****** j BRIGHT, GOLDEN WHEAT STRAW for sale Large bales, $2 each Foxfire Farms 703/349-1173 (Mr Beech) HAY - Timothy, Alfalfa, Orchard, mixed, straw Small and large quanities Delivered Greg, 703882-3425 HORSE EVENTS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Administration course management and promotion of events at new Great Meadow course between Middleburg and Warren ton, particularly steeplechasing and eventing. Prefer resident of Middleburg/ Warrenton area Excellent admimstrative experience and references required Write Great Meadow, Box 234, The Plains, Virginia 22171 PRIVATE BARNS NEEDS full time groom Located Leesburg area Good references. Call 8am to 11 30am or after 7pm, Bill 703777 7506, STABLE HELP/GROOM position open at Morvan Park on January 1 36 hours a week, Monday through Saturday $4 an hour Applicant must be reliable and have some experience with horses. Call Miss McDonald for interview. 703777 2890 ARAB PINTOS Matched filly and gelding pair, 1 ’/2 years old, 50-50 white Also 14 year old broodmare in foal, has always thrown pintos. Call Barbara, 703/754-2683 or pm, 301/587-3609, DRIVING MARE - Very pretty bay, 15 1. -will pull a surrey or sleigh Has been used in making movies $900. Orchard Hill Stable near Middleburg, 703-554-8255 FOR SALE THREE small ponies - Stallion, Mare and Foal Best offer. Call 703/788-4091 after 6 30p.m. FLASHY 16 2 Hand Bay Thoroughbred Gelding. Good mover and lumper 12 years old $1500. 703/347-7993. 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 H B FARMS Paints, Quarterhorses & Thoroughbreds Sales and stud service. Call: Kathy Smith days and evenings (Berryville. VA) (703) 955-3789. NOTICE OF SALE OF HORSE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 43-32 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, Belle P. Field, Executor of the Estate of Thomas E. Field, will sell at public auction for cash at 12:00 o'clock noon on Tuesday, 3 January 1984, at Barn No. 7, Middleburg Training Center, which is on Route 611 approximately two miles north of Route No. 50 in Loudoun County, Virginia, a certain registered thoroughbred horse, namely, a four year old filly named "Penezance,” by Double Warrant out of Little Buttercup, by Obair. For further information concerning this horse, please contact Mrs. Linda F. Furr, 382 West Virginia Avenue, Hamilton, Virginia 20068, telephone 703-338-6421. James H. Chamblin NALLS. CHAMBLIN & CHAPMAN 50-G Edwards Ferry Road Leesburg, Virginia 22075 Telephone 703-777-6777 (S Bam Construction ■) 3 Season’s Greetings 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 IRISH HALF-BRED, handsome 17 hand, 12 year old brown gelding. Hunted by men, women and children with many hunt clubs. Nice mover over fences. Snaffle mouth, excellent manners in and out of the barn Sound Must sell Need stall space 703-338-3232 PUREBRED ARABIAN GELDING - 5 months old. Double Raffles breeding. Beautiful conformation. $2500 687-5344 THOROUGHBRED BROODMARE 16 hands, 11 years, da/k bay, very attractive - good conformation, nice manners, has black type, has a son which placed in a $25,000 stakes race, in foal to Double Warrant Very reasonable 703-338-3232 WINTER CLEARANCE 15 3 hand brown thoroughbred gelding, 8 years, locally shown and evented $3,500 15 3 hand chestnut gelding, 7 years, four white socks and blaze, thoroughbred/ quarterhorse cross, very attractive. $4,500 15.2 hand chestnut thorougbred gelding, 12 years, A circuit quality for child or timid rider, $3,000 16 hand bay thoroughbred gelding, big bodied and quiet, 8 years, $1,000 16.2 hand Appaloosa gelding, 10 years, lots of substance $1,000 15 2 hand thoroughbred mare with papers, very easy to ride, $2,500. All these horses are quiet and dependable and honestly represented Some prices negotiable Call 703/2535606 13 YEAR OLD registered quarterhorse Easy keeper Very gentle. English or Western. $875 Call 703/788-4211 WANTED TO BUY - horses, ponies and colts Call 703-554-8255 INDOOR RIDING RING - to rent by the hour Day or evening Jumps available. Longfield Farm, 703338-2855 MANURE SPREADER |ohn Deere, ground drive. Excellent condition. All new wcxxl. Call (703)347-1966 Warrenton area ON SALE NOW First Edition Virginia Hunt Country . Map includes the 11 Hunt Boundaries which are verified by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America Printed on Ivory color paper in 3 colors, measuring 18''x22'/?". Phone and maii order accepted. $3 95 per copy (plain paper); $6 50 per copy (laminated paper). Plus $1 00 postage and handling (Va. residents also add 4% sales tax ) Kappatfannocb iictos ' P.O. Box 59 Washington, Va. 22747 (703) 675-3349 (1 Tack 4 Equipment For Safa D ENGLISH SADDLE, 16”, Rossi & Caruso $250. Call 703/364-1674 SADDLES FOR CHRISTMAS' Western pony saddle $75, regular size western saddles, from $100, 16" Barnsby all purpose, 18" Passier dressage, 19" Pariani all pur pose and more1 New bridles and other supplies. 703/347-0733. TACK ft SADDLES WHOLESALE PRICES Write for our catalog, send $ 1.00 to cover postage: T & D Tack & Saddles P.O Box 219 Sperryville, VA 22740 Leading Builder of Horse Facilities Function We construct buildings designed to accomodate varied functions. Professional custom work with your needs in mind. Horse facilities our specialty Bonanza Buildings • Residential • Farm • Commercial Call for free estimate John F\tog, Agent Umbaugh Building Co. Rt. 2, Box 63, Purcellville, Va. (703)338-2306 Metro: M-F, 8-5:30 — 430-7601 STORAGE BUILDING 50' x 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 "LONGVIEW' - Fauquier County, Virgima. 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 adiacent 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 DC and the outside world For more information or appointment contact Thomas & Talbot Real Estate, Middleburg, Virginia. 703/687-5522. 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 - LARGE 12 STALL, Center Aisle Barn with turn-out acreage Heated feed/ tack room plus kitchen/ office with bath Thomas & Talbot Real Estate 703-687-5522 1982 CHEVY DUALLY Silverado. 454 engine, 4 speed Extra, trailer 1983, Big Valley 22 foot goose neck Matched set, 703-869-5688 KINGSTON - HARTMAN DL NO. 446 Call Batterton's Trailers, Berryville 703-955-3328 9-8-tf TRAILERS FOR CHRISTMAS' 5% to 10% OFF on all new and used trailers from now until January 1st Two horse trailers from $1100, four & six horse trailers also in stock 10% off all Reese hitches. 10% off all repair work scheduled before January 1st, 1984 10% off all parts and accessories. All offers good until January 1st, 1984. AAA Trailer Sales 703/347-0733. DL#8465 WANTED TO BUY -Used Rice Horse Trailer 703-338-2855 Complete Horse Trailer & Van Repairs Doug Hayes Welding Welding - all types Hitches. Etc. Stall Fronts. Stall 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 Comer, Va. 703/356-0400 B*m Con&tructfo! 364. Country Buildings 2708 Box 413 1112 .. . * Marshall, Va. 22115 Residential and Agricultural Construction We specialize in custom horse barns, indoor riding arenas run-in sheds, and all other agricultural buildings ^/so Sun decks, garages, additions “Experienced, Professional, Affordable” H9fp Wanted ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER Excellent opportunity for married couple to live in home provided on property located near Middleburg. Responsibilites would involve assisting in all aspects of farm duties. Would expect couple to be available at home apart from regular working hours in order to take care of main house and provide security. One to assist in household cleaning as required. Prefer responsible. sober individuals seeking a comfortable home and opportunity to-work under good conditions. Driver's license required. Please send letter of interest and references to Box N, %Loudoun TimesMirror. P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, Va. 22075 Vans and Traiiara HORSE—CATTLEFLATBED TRAILER Over 200 new models in stock in 10 brands. Deluxe Thoroughbred model, extra wide and loaded with options. Assorted colors. $2795. 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 btaDies Jesse R. Austin Distributor 10214 Lanhan Severn Road Unham, Md. 20706 301-464-2574 New farm equipment at reasonable prices Classified Ads Reach nearly everyone in Rappahannock County with your 'Classified Ad. Just call or stop by our office before Noon on * •Tuesday. Rates: $3.25 tor the first 20 words. 15 cents for each 'additional word. Box number. $2.00 additional. OLD GUNS AND SWORDS WANTED American, European, and Oriental. Highest prices paid. Free appraisals David Condon. Inc , 109 E Washington St.(Rt 50) Middleburg, Virginia Mon -Fri 11-5 p.m. Sat and Sun 12 - 5 703-687-5642. —vtc F1NCKE GALLERY Fin* Jewelry •Antiques •Oil Paintings *Silver •Oriental Hugs Buy-Sell Appraise 17 East Washington St. Middleburg • 687-5585 Hours 11am -5pm M T W F. Sa . Su . Closed Thurs Open 11 -30. 31 of each mo Closed 1-10 each mo . exc Dec BUSINESS 1 OPPORTUNITIES J 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, *• CHILD CARE WANTED Mature responsible person to babysit 18 month old boy Flint Hill area Call 703 675-3185 after 11am 18 PERCENT off on WOODS scraper blades and all WOODS Rotary mowers Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 35 PERCENT off on New AllisChalmers Tractors Cash deal plus set-up and freight Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 ALLIS-CHALMERS riding mow ers $200 over cost -only three left. 11-16 h.p. Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 HOLMES EQUIPMENT COMPANY Rt. 29 North Elkwood, Va. (703) 825-1916 FIREWOOD FOR SALE, we deliver Call 703-675-3220 SOLID split apple tree wood Call 703675-3765. NEED A LAST Minute Gift? Stop by Sperryvtlle Thrift Shop. Open Christmas Eve, 11 to 3. Jeans, JewAPPLIANCES. Jenn-Air, Thermador, KitchenAid. Amana. Sub Zero and more Call COUNTRY CUPBOARDS, Washington. Va 703/675-3294 ASHLEY WOOD STOVE Burns 24 inch logs, good condition Call 703987-8780 BICYCLES AND TRICYCLES, New and used Shop now for the best selections Mike's Bikes. 409 Main Street, Front Royal. 703/635-5865. CIVIL WAR BOOKS' new. used, out of print' prices start at $2.50. Royial Oak Bookshop, 207 S. Royal Ave.. Front Royal. Va. 703/635-7070. GENERAL HAULING FIREWOOD Call (703) 675-3896 anytime ^HOTOGRAPHS-'Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $5 tor 5x7 and $8 for 8x10 703/675-3349 SHELVING. DISPLAY RACKS. Book Racks, Glass Shelves. Security Mirrors. File Cabinets at The Model Train shop and Doll Boutiques Going out of Business Sale 205 E main St. Front Royal. Va 703 6362728 CHRISTMAS TREES Cut Your Own $ 15 Uve, in bosket a $30 Our First Year WHITE OAK FARM 3 miles west of Middleburg. Turn North off Rt. 50 onto Rt. 811 for 1.7 miles to Rt. 790. then one mile to farm entrance. Follow signs. Australian Shepherd Pups Ready for Christmas Champion parents on premises Work, Show or Protection 703-869-6264. Inflation Fighter Pre Pay Your Classified Ad And Deduct 25C from rates below r CJ)f ixappatjannocU J}cUjs CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name_ Address_ C tty_State. CopyZip. Phone_ To RurV._Weeks ($2 charge per week for mailing box number replies ) J 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.

N?W BRICK RAMBLER, Rt 211 Amissville, 3 bedrooms, 1'/? baths Call 703/937-5282 HOMESTEAD PROPERTIES WANTED Wc have immediate buyers for: WATERFALL: ANYTHING within 60-90 minutes at D C. Beltwav with a waterfall - improved or unimproved. (This Buver Has All Cash And is Ready to Purchase) Gary K. Olsen Homestead Properties 505 South Royal Ave. Front Royal, VA 22630 (703) 635-7157 OLDETOWNE SWEEPS Open again for the 1983-84 Season Experienced and ftiUy Insured, modem < Call today for free estimate! FUntHOLVa. 675-3885, Day 675-3508, Night REMODELING, RESTORATIONS, additions, all types of carpentry Licensed F W Hutchinson, 703/9375579 THURMAN WHORTON. Flint Hill Plumbing, heating and electrical work, 24 hour emergency service at 703/675-3607 CLASSIFIED INDEX GENERAL CLASSIFIED 0 Artificial Breeding 1 Antiques ? Auctions 3 Business Opportunities 4 Child Services S/Child Care Wanted 6 Commuters Corner 7 Crafts a Plenty 10 Farm Equipment & Supplies 12 Firewood for Sale 13 Garage A Yard Sales 14 Gardening Equipment A Produce 15 Giveaways 20-Happy Ads 21 Happy Birthdays 22 Horse A Tack Traders Corner 23- Horses for Sale 24- Household Items for Sale 25- lnstructlon 40- Livestock for Sale 41- Lost A Found 42 Misc For Sale 43- Misc. Wanted 44- Mobile Homes Sales/Rent 45- Musical Instruments A Equipment 46 Personal 50 Pets 51 Recreational Equipment 60 Rentals Apts 61 Rentals Business 62 Rentals-Houses 63 Rentals Rooms 64-Rentals-Land 65 Rentals Vacation Homes 66-Rentals-Wanted to Rent 67 Real Estate Wanted 68 Real Estate Sale by Owner 69 Real Estate tor Sale 70 Roommates Wanted. Availab 71 Services Business 72-Services-Farm 73 Services Home Improvement 74 Services Personal 75 Services-Misc 76-Swap A Trade 77 Tributes A Thanks EMPLOYMENT 100 Employment Services 101 Help Wanted 102 Help Wanted Domestic 103 Help Wanted Farm & Garden 110 Jobs Wanted NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS 126 Business Notices 126 Bids & Proposals 127 Legal Notices VEHICLES 200-Vehicles lot Sale 201 Motorcycles 202 Vehicles Mechanic s Oellgh 203-Vehicles Parts * Accessorie 204 Vehicles Recreational 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. Thermopane 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. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to all our friends, neighbors, relatives, pastors, doctors, the Warren Memorial Hospital staff and the Flint Hill Rescue Squad for all their prayers, cards, visits, food, flowers, donations to the Rescue Squad, donations to the United Methodist Church and letters of love, concern and sympathy sent during the death of our loved one. May God bless each one of you for all your kindness and condern for us. The Roland Welch family In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother, Inez Virginia Pullen, who departed this life. July II. 1980 and our dear father and grandfather, who departed this life on July 12.1979 Christmas time is a time for remembering always so true, useful and kind. No where in this world their equal you'll find. In silence they suffered, in patience they bore. Till God called them home to suffer no more. A beautiful life that came to an end They died as they lived, as everyone s friend. Sleep on dear, take your rest. We love you but God loved you best Sadly missed this Christmas and everyday. Son. Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren Memoriam In loving memory of our dear daughter and sister Patricia Ann Brown who departed this life June 25.1981 It's Christmas time again Dear Patricia But it will not seem like Christmas without your sweet smiling face here to share it with us In our lives you will always be a part. You are gone from our lives But never from our hearts. Your memory Is a keepsake With which we will never part. God has you in his keeping; We have you in our hearts. There is not a day that goes by That we don't think of you Remembering the things You used to say and do. Your place will be empty this Christmas season as it is all year but still our love for you is there You were loved by all who passed your way and are still remembered and sadly missed Everyday in some way Memories of you come our way. With thoughts of you this Christmas - Will only be the sweetest kind and Just how dear you were to us Sadly missed by. Mom, Dad, Melissa & Charles CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of Warren Memorial Hospital and Winchester Memorial Hospital for their excellent care. Also thanks to our neighbors, friends, relatives and the church for their beaitifui flowers, potted plants, cards, visits, prayers and phone calls. Special thanks to Rev. Shorb for his visits and prayers and to the Flint Hill Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary for their delicious tray of food May God bless each of you 9 Edward & Cornelia Welch Huntly In loving memory of Luther Atkins, who departed this life. October 25 1981 It's Christmas time, we miss you so. We treasure the years that God let us know. If we could know beyond today as God doth know, Why dearest treasures pass away and tears must flow. And why the darkness leads to life. Why dreary days will soon grow bright, Someday lifes wrongs will be made right Faith tells us so. Your suffering has ended. Soon all will be bright; All sorrows will be over and things will be right. Loved and missed by nis wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren We would like to thank everyone for the many cards, fiowers, visits and food given us during our recent bereavement. The Rena Corbin Family CABINET MAKER Must have experience with hand and power tools. Kramer & Eiland Woodworking Washington, Va. 703/675-3882 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 RAPPAHANNOCK - RAPIDAN Planning District Commission, Culpeper, Virginia, Planner II (Regional Planner) Immediate opening in Regional Planning Commission for an aggressive, highly motivated individual to be responsible for regional and local planning proiects. Work activities will include comprehensive plan mng, assistance to localities in developing zoning and subdivision ordinances, community development block grant application assistance, coordination of regional ridesharing program, and community development proiect analysis Physical planning orientation desired with a background in land use. transportation, housing, public facilities. and community and economic development. Experience in utilizing microcomputers in planning applications desirable Position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Masters Degree in planning, architecture, or engineering with two years experience or Bachelors Degree in same with three years experience preferred Salary range of $14,000 to $17,350. compensatory upon experience Excellent fringe benefits. Send resume to Executive Director. Rappahannock - Rapidan Planning District Commission. 121 West Locust Street. Culpeper. Virginia 22701 by January 3. 1984 An Equal Opportunity Employer AD SALES REPRESENTATIVE Full time, full company benefits (including hospitalization, paid holidays and sick days, profit sharing, life insurance). Area includes Culpeper, Front Royal and Rappahannock. Previous sales experience preferred but not mandatory. Must have own transportation. For Interview Call: 703/675-3338 IUnexpected arrivals? Need extra space? Find the prr-fect home (for you or your kittens) in the Rappahannock Classified ads! Call: 675-3338 SPORTS EDITOR for Virginias largesr weekly newspaper Musr be able to handle srringers assignment and coverage of county sports for four high schools Send re sume clips, ro Fdiror Loudoun Times-Mirror PO Box 359 Leesburg Va 22075 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 58 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 680 Bounded by Jonathan Run and Blackwater Creek ★ ★★★★ BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 16-2-3(1) of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. 1973. ano Section 15 M31 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that public hearings will be heid at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia at 9:00 a m on Wednesday December 28. 1983. at which time the Board of Zoning Appeals w consider the following applications APPLICATION NO 231 Milton and Mane Woodward have applied for a Special Use permit in accordance with Section 2-12(19) of the Rappahannock County-Zoning Ordinance to convert an existing garage into a second dwelling on their property .on Stale Route 640 >n jackson Magistena! District APPLICATION NO 232 Davette Leonard has applied for a Special Use permit in accordance with Section 2-1-2(11) of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance to erect a sign at her place of business on State Route 231 in F T VaHey. Stone wall-Hawthorne District APPLICATION NO 233 Richard Settle has app!ied for a variance from Sections 7-5 7-2-2 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance to construct a com mericai garage within less tnan fifty feet (50'] of tne lot 'me on his property on State Route 522 in Flint Hill Wakefield Magisterial District APPLICATION NO 234 A henry Digges Jr has app-ied for a Special Use permit in accordance with Section 2-1 2(19) of (the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance to construct a workshop w.ith an apartment above it as a second dwelling on his property located on State Route 637 in Amissvtl e Jackson Magisterial District The above named applicants and any other interested parties wsh-ng to be heard are requested to be present at the sa.d time ana place or tc forward then written comments to the Board of Zoning Appea s at the Zoning Office P 0. Box 222 Washington Virginia 22747-0222 pr or to the hearings Copies of the fore going applications are on file at the Zoning Office for public inspection Tuesdays ana Thursdays 9 00 a m to 4 30 p m 675-3342 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY VIRGINIA BY DAVID L KONlCK ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TRUSTEE S SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE ■! ACRE TRACT CONTAINING a DWELLING HOUSE AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS ON S' ATE SECONDARY ROUTE 622 IN The JACKSON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA m execution of a deed of trust from EARL L JENKINS, and ALICE M JENKINS, husband and wife, dated June 22, 1981 recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in deed book 139, page 272. the undesigned Sole Surviving and Acting Trustee will offer for sale at public auction property situate in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia m ore particularly described as follows to-wit All the following described tract or parcel of land, together with buildings and improvements thereon and privileges and*appurtenances therewJh connected, situate, lying and bemg in Jackson Magisterial District Rappahannock County, Virginia and bounded and described as follows. Beginning at a point on the north S'de of State Route 622 leading from its intersection with Rt, 729 to Rock Mms, and a corner with John Amos Jenkins, Jr. running thence with the land of said John Amos Jenkins, Jr., N 16 5,9' 40" W 264.85' to a monjmen! set forth on a plat prepared by Burton 0 Sours. Jr in October 1978 and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk s Office in Plat Book 3; thence with Parcel A of said John Amos Jenkins, Jr N 14° 48' 52" W 214.56' to a pin set in the lands of Forrest L. Whorton. et us,. thence with Whorton N 72° 16' 12" E. 156.31' to a pin set. a corner to Parcel C of Earl L. Jenkins. et ux.. the lands of Whorton and the lot hereby conveyed; thence with EarfL Jenkins N. 72° 16' 12" E. 95 00' to a pipe set in the line of said Parcel C; thence with Parcel C S 45° 46' 48" E. 231 66' to a pipe, a corner to Parcel C, the lot hereby conveyed and a tract of land acquired by Earl L Jenkins in Deed Book 104, at Page 143: thence with said Earl L. Jenkins S. 25° 33' E 270.00’ to State Secondary Route 622: thence with State Route 622 in a westerly direction to the point of beginning and containing by estimation four (4) acres, more or less. SUBJECT to a right of way twenty feet in width on the east side of the line N T6° 59' 40" W 264 85'. N. 14° 48' 52" W. 214.56', and is also subject to a right of way twenty feet in width commencing at State Route 622 and being on the west side of the nne N 25J 33' W. 270.00'. thence continuing N 25° 33' W into Parcel C the said rights of way being referred to in partition deeds between the parties hereto, et als dated Octooer 31. 1979, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk s Office BEING the same property conveyed to Eari L Jenkins and Alice M Jenkins. husband and wife from John Amos Jenkins, Sr. by deed dated March 16. 1981 and recorded in the Rappahannock County Circuit Court C erk s Office SuDject to an easements and restrictions and subiect to a prior deed of trust, securing a note for $25 000 00 On the 6th day of January. 1983 at 12.00 noon at the front door of the Courthouse of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock in Washington. Virginia TERMS OF SALE A deposit of S500 00 by cash or certified check will be reauired at time of sale, terms of sale to be complied with within twenty (20) days from the date of sa'e. or the property will be resold at the cost of the defaulting purchaser(s) CHARLES R ALLEN. JR • Sole Acting Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Char'esR Alien, Jr Sc e Acting Trustee 420 Campbell Avenue. S W Roanoke. Virginia 24016 Phone 703 342-1731 TRUSTEE S SALE OF VALUABLE HCHL CO I A Ic By virtue oi tne authority vested in the undersigned Trustees by that certain Deed of Trust dated August 30, 1977 recorded among the land records of Rappahannock County, Virginia m Deed Book 125 at Page 280 wherein JOHN D BROCK, SR and CLEO BROCK his wife, conveyed to JAMES P DAVENPORT and GUY C WHITMER. TRUSTEES, the hereinafter described property ard there having been a default in the payment of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust the undersigned Trustees. at the direction ef the party secured thereby wni offer for sale at Public Auction >n front of the Court House of Rappahannock County. Washington Virginia on WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11, 1984, at 2 00 p M a I of that certain lot or parcel of 'and located in Rappahannock County V’rgima andmoreparticvar y desc'ibeo as follows Am that certain tract or parcel of and with improvements thereon situate m Jackson Magisterial District, Rappahannock Countyu Virginia containing 16 1406 acres more or iess, according to a piat and survey of Ross & France, Ltd dated March 20, 1974, and recorded among Jhe !ano records of Rappahannock County Virginia, in Deed Book 110 Page 727 AND BEING me same property conveyed to John D Brock, Sr and C'eo Brock, his wife, by Deed recorded in Deed Book 125 Page 278 among the said !and records TERMS OF SAlE Cash A deoosit of 10% of the Did price payaContinued bie in cash certified or cashier s check at time of sale Terms of sale to be complied with within fifteen (15) days of sale or deposit will be forfeited and property will be resold at defaulting purchaser s expense The property shall be sold subiect to all easements, rights of way, cove nants. restrictions, condition's, un paid taxes, and any judgments and mechanic s liens and other liens, recorded or unrecorded, at the time of sale All costs of recording ana con veyance, including grantor s fax. examination of title and preparation of instruments to be at purchaser s ex pense JAMES P DAVENPORT. TRUSTEE GUY C WHITMER, TRUSTEE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT CHARLES F SIEVERS, ESQ Smith and Davenport 9253 Lee Avenue, P 0 Box 51 Manassas, Virginia 22110 (703)368-8148 Counsel for Trustees and Commonwealth Savings and Loan Association Culpeper Motor Corp. Rt. 29 N. Culpeper 825-8381 1978 AMC GREMLIN, 4 cyl , 4 speed, radials, maroon & white 1978 BUICK SKYLARK, 4 door, V-6, auto , air cond , mud/snow tires, 1 owner 1977 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, local owned, V-8. air cond , radials, Landau top 1973 FORD GRAN TORINO, 4 door, auto , air cond , snow tires Low mileage! Local owned USED SMALL PICKUPS IN STOCK, Luv & Courier 4 cyl , 4 speeds All with snow tires & new inspections USED TRACTORS with snow removable equipment (Blades & Loaders) Some front end blade units available for use on your tractors Dealer #412 1976 DODGE PICKUP, good shape $1.400/offer Call 703/987-8087 1972 DATSUN PICKUP, needs minor work only. $900 Call 703/9878457 or 202/232-3567 Your BEST FRIEND KNOWS... THE CLASSIFIEDS arm thm answer to AUTOS • HOMES fiwylMsf |W might wsmt to SELL or BUY CALL 675-3338 lappahannock News FOR SALE Kawasaki XK 80 (did bike) excellent condition new clutch Just in time tor Christmas $395 Telephone 703-937 4066 Real Estate Transfers Robert (I. Moorefield and wife to Steven A. Serian and wife, lot B, 11 ,8 aeres, Wakefield District. $12,000. Thomas ,1. Kiantia and others to Michael Jacobus and wife, 1.50 acres, Jackson District. $58,050 Richard rl'. Hitt and wife to Claude A. Patenotte and wife, 5.0040 acres. Jackson District. $22,000. Martin H. Woodward and wife to John Cadwnlader, Jr., 12.5 acres, Haw thorne District. $117,500. Jack Reinhart and wile to John M. Belchick and others, It).735 acres, Hampton District. $30,000. Jacqueline Massie Eastham and husband to William (1. Eastham, Jr. and others, one fourth undivided interest, acreage in Jackson District, (lift. Ramsay C. Stubler and wife to Homer E. Henry and wife, (R) acres, Stonewall District. $95,000. Douglas K. Baumgardner and others, Trustee to Margaret S. Prvde and others, tract one, 89.5708 acres; tract two, 25 acres, $150,000. Lucy Ann Marshall and others to Diane Bruce, Town of Washington, tract one, one-fourth acre; tract two, 4.50 acres, $00,000. Roger P. Batchelder and wife to Ludwig J. Stetka, lot 21, tract four, Skyland Kails Estate, Wakefield District. $7,0(M). Ludwig J. Stetka and wife to Roger P. Batchelder and wife, lot B, 24,120 square feet. $40,000. Edward H. Morestel and others to Kenneth J Pan kow, 15.0001 acres and 4.(MM)1 acres, Wakefield District. $33,000. F. Bruce Corneal to W. Stephen Robbins and wife, 25.2703 acres, Hampton District. $57,000. Earl Lee Jenkins and wife to Forrest I,. Whorton and wife, 7.50394 acres, Jackson District. $11,340. Sallie Helen Ward to Fred A. Hufnagel, Jr. and wife, tract one, 230.25; tract two, 124.50 acres and tract three, 23.005. $50,0(H). (ieorge W\ frump and wife to George W. Trump, lot A, 0.000 acres and lot B, 22.018 acres, Piedmont District. $30,000. Zella L. Bridges and oth ers to Irene I). Kopjanski, 7.05 acres, Stonewall District. $39,(MM). Kirk E. Davis and wife to Frank Hunter Strickler and others, 20.774 acres. Wakefield District. $15,000. Virginia E. Beattie in James E. Favareau and wife, 98.720 acres, Wake field District. $234,<Mt8.20. Frederick F. Adams and wife to W. Kellogg Aclienbach and wife, 73 acres. Wakefield District. $110,(MM). Irene M. Shanahan to Jeffrey L. Kaster and wife, 4.4344 acres, Jackson District. $8,(MM). Steven J. Latin and wife to John Cadwalader, Jr., Handwoven Clothing and Art by (Jar ole Cl hall Shawls * Vests * Scarves Wall Hangings Table Runners * Placemats Woren of Natural f ibers wool, cotton, silk & linen i ra-_:tior.ai Hu:, u ■-.tj ;c'. Roserath, Birdseye, Gothic Gross and other lovely ratter:. Mountain Railway lOam to6om Wednescij/thruSati/day Washington, Virginia 3’o 7&m Supoe/ 5 675-3142 675-3440 In the same building as Middle Street Gallery Joe Sackett & Sons foreign h Domestic Auto Parts A Accessories Greol Prices1 Mon Sat 8AM to 6 P M Sunday 10 AM to 2 P M 123 N RoyalAve Front Royal Va 635 3241*635 8159 tract I A. 12.70 acres, Haw tlmrin* District. $27,000. Douglas Schroedcr and wife to Jeffrey 1. Kaster and wile, parcel one, 2.si Hi acres and parcel t wn, 2 I i:!T acres. Si 1 I,(MKI. Peoples National Hank of Warrenton, Trustee to Kric I,. Hennanseu and wile. 110.122 acres, Jackson I >is triot. $107,000. Irvin (>. Wolf and w it'e to Ku,i>ene I. McCarthy, 0 7 acres, Hawthorne district. $lf),000. Mildred F. Slater and others. Special Coinnns sinner to 1,ester W. Deal and wife, 10.000 acres, I 'ied mont District. $2N,7(Mt. I truce K. Thompson and wile to Alan M. Herknwit/. and wile, :t(i. 1207 acres, Hampton I >i.-.| ru t. $70,000. Irlhy K. White to Itasil H. Ilrune and wile, 20.01 acres, Wakefield District. $*0,2( 10, Jane M. I aiwson to The odore ('. Lawson, lot 2, block ti, Wakefield District, (lift. Charles K. Kstes and wife to Thomas U. Baldwin, Jr., tract three, 2f» acres, Piedmont District. $10,000. Mildred L. Slater and others. Special Commis sinner to Luther S. Jenkins and wile, parcel one, 7 acres. Piedmont District $:t:i. Mildred L. Slater and others. Special Coinmis sioner, parcel two, f> acres, $1.7.000. Mildred F. Slater and others. Special Commis .sinner to ( diaries W. Jenkins and wife, 10.1210 acres, Piedmont District $10,*7 1.27. Douglas K. P.aum Hardner and others to Pat ricia W. Weinberg, tract one, 1.22S square feet and tract two, 1,200 s(|uare feel, Hampton District $2L722,. 11. 1 esters IF Dodson to I’haniel M. Dodson, one I'nurt h acre. $10,000. Roy Lee Knight iny and wife to Roy Alan Knightmp and w ile, 2 acres, Stonewall District. $2,(MM). Christmas Traditions Imported Many of the Christmas traditions renewed each year in households around the I nited States originated eLew here. I he first ( hrist mas card was designed and (Input died in London in ls)2 • aids weren't introduced here unt il 1*77. Mistletoe was -acred to the ancient Druids in P.nt aim The customary ki~- im der the mistletoe wa- a sacred promise to marry in early days. I he early Irish -ettleriii Host of i brought with t In-in the custom of placing a lighted candle in the window to light the way for the < 'hrist ( hild. The traditional large meals on Christmas l>ay came from Southern plant a tions, where they feasted on turkey, ham. goose. pies, cakes and cookies. It is said that Martin I,u ther originated the lighted Christmas tree in (ierm;my. After taking a walk m a forest before Christmas, he placed candles on an evergreen to recapture the stars he saw shining through its branches. When the Christmas tree came to this country it was decorated in early days with strings of popcorn and berries and bits and pieces of fabric found around the house.

General District Court Seven Versions Of Motorcycle Accident Heard By MICHELE MAY Rappahannock News Staff Writer Seven witnesses testified at the November 29 session of general district court, each giving his version of the June 18 motorcycle accident in Flint Hill which sent four men to the hospital. Clarence Dwayne Jones of Flint Hill was charged with reckless driving and Ronald Emmitt Lilian! with stopping in a roadway. Jones had .just crested the hill on Route H2K when he swerved his motorcycle to avoid a pedestrian and ran into Dillard's pickup truck, according to testimony. Jones and his passenger, Ray Harlun Coffey, Jr., of Amissville and two pedestrians, Harold Foster and George Pullen, Jr., both of Flint Hill, were treated at nearby hospitals. Most of the witnesses, including Dillard and Jones, had gathered in Flint Hill for a party. Witnesses said Dillard had slowed down to about l."> miles per hour to talk with a pedestrian. Cor We are g rat etui to everyone for the opportunities that came our way to share in the good life of the community & The Eyeglass Factory 531 E. Main St. Front Royal 636-2020 bin said he saw the motorcycle approaching the hill at a speed close to the limit and ran to w^rn Lilian!, to get out of the way, but there wasn’t enough time. After listening to nearly two hours of arguments, general district judge John Alexander decided to drop charges against Lilian! and fined Jones $100 plus costs. James W. Fletcher III, representing Jones, said the case would be appealed.. ()ther cases on that day’s docket included: Ronald Paul Adams, Marbury, Md., speeding 71 55, $J2/$2f). Michael Claude Alston, Richlands, no registration in possession, complied with law. Paul Francis April, Howie, Md., speeding (>7/55, $21 $25. Ronnie Willis Arnold, Fairfax, defective equipment, $15425. Andrew Joseph Blanch, Upper Marlboro, Md., speeding (>9/55, $2K$20. David L. Braxton, Mobile, Ala., no motorcycle operator’s license, complied with law. Same, no registration in possession, complied with law. Stephen .Jav Bruder, Gaithersburg, Md., speeding 72/55, $54 $25. Wilson .Joseph Burke, failure to yield, (accident), dismissed. Clifton Randolph Causey, Herndon. speeding 07 •)•), $24/$25. Pamela Kay ChafTe. Front Royal, speeding 08 55, $20/$20. Mildred Leonora Clanagan. Washington, no valid state inspection, $15 $20. Same. no registration, $15 $20. Ray Kdward Coffey, Wheeler AFB, Hawaii, speeding 05 55, $20 $20. Philip Raymond Dobbs, Spartanburg, S.C., speeding 05 55, $20 $25. Russell Karl Dodge, ,Jr., Woodbridgc. speeding 08/55, reduced to defective equipment, $15/$20. Cheryl Ann Dodson. Sperryville, speeding 67/5'). $24 $20. Same, no valid registration in possession, complied with law. Irene Dunn, Washington, speeding 69 55, $28/$25. Clive F. Fraser, Richmond Hill, N.Y., speeding 67 55, $21 $20, I’eter Herald, Rochester, X.Y., no operator's license, $10 $25. Same, speeding 6s no, $26 $2->. I.arry .1. Haley, Kimball, \V. \’a.. speeding. $-i0/$20. Charles Fugene Heflin, Kensington, Md,, speeding 67 no, $24 $25. Charles C. Hiekerson, Mint Hill, stop or park motor vehicle (accident), nolle prosse. (letsel Fuel Irons, Fairfax, speeding 67/55, $24 $20. Susan Anne Kauffman, Towson, Md., speeding 66 55, $22 $25. William Floyd Key, Springfield, speeding 72/55, $54 $20. James Wesley Keys, Jr., Rappahannock News Photo \1 M.i\ TWO FRENCH HENS and the one and only partridge wait to show their stuff in the RCES Christmas program. 'Gtozajfflthatsafisamuchmoizthan ',J\4ERRYCHRISTM$'’ The joyful Christmas Season is here again giving you the opportunity to share the special gift that has been serving Rappahannock County since 1919. 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RENEWAL. .NEW. a I enclose $ for subscriptions Address_ City-:_State RENEWAL_NEW_ OFFER EXPIRES 12 VI'S? _ *r7\ Bealeton, reckless driving, (accident), $50/$20. Jerry Nelson King, Sperryville, defective equipment, $15/$20. Steve J. Klump, Jr., Luray, speeding 67/55, $24/$20. David Paul McQuillan IV, Manassas, reckless driving, 80/55, $50/$20. Donald Ray Meredith, Woodville, defective equipment, $15/$20. Yadira Mora, Arlington, speeding 67/55, $22/$20. Thomas Edward Orlando, Woodbridge, speeding 67/55, reduced to defective equipment $15/$20. Algis Pabarcisu, Washington, D.C., speeding 67/55, $24/$20. Chong Hon Pak, Falls Church, speeding 67/55. $24/$25. Mary Catherine Pfeiffer, Washington, D.C., fail to drive to right (accident), dismissed. Dennis K. Pierce, Bellevue, Wa., speeding 66/55, $22/$20. Valerie Jean Raba, Washington, D.C., speeding 68/55, $26/$25. Douglas Bruce Ray, Jr., Silver Spring, Md., speeding 72/55, $34/$20. Franklin B. Reynolds, Washington, speeding 73/55, k&'eer Warm holiday wishes and sincere thanks to all our patrons. Sperry ville Realty Sperryville, Va. 987-8088 $36/$20. Ricky Lee Riner, Luray, speeding 67/55, $24/$25. Oris Ogal Rives, Catharpin, speeding 68/55, $26/$20. James M. Schuster, Manassas, speeding 67/55, $24/$20. Marilyn Crane Skowronski, Washington, no registration, complied with law. Same, expired registration plates, $10/$20. Edward E. Smallwood, Mt. Jackson, speeding 68/55, $26/$25. Barbara Lee Smith, Luray, speeding 64/55, $18/$20. Henry Garon Stutzman, Burke, speeding 69/55, $28/$20. Robert Timbers, Jr., Woodville, speeding 68/55, $26/$20. Melanie Burton Todd, Greensboro, N.C., speeding 67/55, $24/$20. Stephen Larry Wade, Manassas, speeding 72/55, $34/$20. Carolyn Tholand Ward, Arlington, speeding 68/55, $26/$20, John Stanley Wilburn, Jr., Rockville, Md., speeding, 67/55, $24/$20. Brian Joseph Williams. I\ ifljay the | joy and laughter j of (jjhristmas tay with you ind brighten f V all your days. Sincere thanks. W.H. Lyne, Realtor Rt. 1, Box 465 Washington, Va. 703/987-8588 Roger Lee Atkins Salesman May the true spirit of this season be yours. EILEEN M. DA Y, REALTORS CLOPTON HOUSE WASHINGTON, VA. Beverly Atkins Mitzie Young Lisa Day Lucille Price Kevin Day Marti Payne, Secretary Arlington, speeding 68/55, $26/$25. Dannielle Williams, Titusville, Fla., speeding 66/55, $22/$20. Larry Zabel, McLean, speeding'64/55, $18/$20. Michael Todd Brown, Huntly, reckless driving (accident), dismissed. Janet Sue Campbell, Harrisonburg, speeding 68/55, reduced to defective equipment, $15/$20. Curtis Ray Crawford, Woodville, reckless driving 78/55, reduced to speeding 74/55, $38/$20. David Lee Cruse, Oxon Hill, speeding 74/55, $38/$20. Doran Dwight Druyff, Jr., Manassas Park, speeding 72/55, $34/$20. Paul Renal Dunagan, Amissville, DUI, $50/$20. 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