Rappahannock News, January 7, 1988

:r;- a 015750 12of 1'* VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY 1 ABC™ Mvm VA 23219 M?‘ Vwj /Jg TT 1 a a. • RV; ’ T if T» ■■- »» Founded 1877 /N. 38TH Year, No; 1 USPS 455580 12 pages THURSDAY, JANUARY 7,1988 Washington, Virginia 227-T7 . Phone 675-3349 25 cents V Old Rag Bulle|ins^ □ The Virginia Department of -"^emergency Services has issued a :cd|d weather advisory, warning of* : thjP danger of severe frostbite from ihp current cold weather. With ‘iApd chills well below zero, * ' . unprotected skin may freeze within minutes. Residents are urged to - limit outdoor activity and, if >outside, to protect ears, nose and nbgers. If skin shows signs of -frostbite, warm it slowly between ' * warm hands, blankets or with warm |105 degree) water. DO NOT rub or massage frostbitten skin. If the skin does not warm or sensation does not return, treatment b^a doctor should be sought. Inside i: james Kilpatrick to speak on •t'The Writer's Art" p. 3 General Assembly preview p. 3 /: Vifginians to vote in first presidential primary March 8 p. 4 £ . Use herbs apd spices in place of salt and sugar \ p. 8 Government at a glance • WSA: Thursday, Jan. 7, 7:30 p.m., Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. • School Board: Tuesday, Jan. 12, ‘ 7:30 p.m., RCES Library. Regular > monthly meeting. • Town Council: Wednesday, Jan. 13,8 p.m.,Courthouse. Regular monthly meeting., * Weekend weather According to the National Weather Service, the arctic blasts which have frozen the county this week will be here through the weekend. Daytime highs will remanin in the 20s, with nighttime lows dropping near 0. There's a chance of snow, possibly heavy, Thursday evening and Friday. L ... / / Sheriff asks consideration n£kitchen for jail Monday’s first Board of Supervisors meeting of the •^new year began with a bang — the bang of a trash can lid. ^\We’re sjjgfufingJJlOOji day (to feed prisoners incarceratedjn^the countyjafl) and they’re throwing $75 of it in the trash can,” Sheriff John Henry Woodward reported, asking the board to consider adding a kitchen to solve the Sheriffs Department’s continuing problems with food service. “We have to serve it to them, but we can’t make them eat it,” the sheriff said, adding that the inmates complain constantly about the quality of the food. By contract, meals for prisoners in the Rappahannock jail are catered by the Hampton Inn at a charge of $9 a day per prisoner. Rappahannock and Clarke counties are the only local correctional facilities in Virginia that have outside vendors supply meals; the rest have jail kitchens where food is prepared on-site. Rappahannock’s cost, which has remained constant since the contractual arrangement began four years, is double the $1.50 per meal maximum for any other Virginia jail and more then triple the 90 cents per meal for which neighboring Warren County feeds inmates, Sheriff Woodward noted. “I’m not trying to Lake the business aw ay from the Hampton Inn,” he emphasized, noting that proprietor Millie Cebula has not missed a single delivery in four years. “But we’re lucky we haven’t gotten sued over it.” According to the sheriff, “foreign material” has been found in the food and two visiting representatives from the Department of Corrections Richmond headquarters “ate here and got sick before they were halfway back . . . The food is very greasy. It takes about two weeks for any prisoner to get adjusted to it, and in the meantime, I’m running them to the clinic. That’s another expense.” If the Hampton Inn should close its kitchen and another caterer can’t be found, it w’ould prove costly, the sheriff warned. Since the jail opened in 1984, its operational expenses have been born entirely by the state, with the possible exception of $200 to $300 coming from the county last year, he said. The State Compensation Board sets and pays the salaries for all correctional officers plus reimbursement at $7.50 per prisoner per day, the money coming in quarterly installments with a minimum of $20,000 guaranteed annually. “At the end of the year, Richmond adds up what’s been paid in the first three quartefs, subtracts that from $20,000 and sends us the balance,’’ Sheriff Woodward explained. In addition, the county gets $19.50 per day for keeping prisoners'from other jurisdictions, $7.50 from the Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter RAPPAHANNOCK’S BOARD OF SUPERVISORS takes the oath of office. From left. Clerk Diane Bruce, Chairman Hubert Gilkey (Wakefield District), Charles K. (Pete) Estes (Piedmont), Mike Massie (Hampton), Col. Ellis Bingham (Jackson). Stonewall-Hawthome’s Nelson Lane was not present. / state and $12 charged directly to the locality of origin, the sheriff said. (The only exception is Fauquier County, which sends its female prisoners to Rappahannock and takes in exchange Rappahannock’s prisoners who have been put on work release programs.) The combination of state payments and charges to other localities serfding prisoners to the Rappahannock jail works out to about $35,000 a year, which is what it’s been costing for food service and other operation ex• penses exclusive of salaries. “I don’t want to lose my jail,” Sheriff Woodward said. “If the jail is closed and we have to carry prisoners else where, the state quits paying.” Prisoners may have to be hauled 100 to 150 miles to find a facility with empty cells, he said. “Everybody’s full to the top. including me!" Sheriff Woodward confirmed that another jurisdiction can charge whatever it wishes for taking Rappahannock’s inmates. “And the county will have to pay ALL of it” with no state reimbursement, he added. The county’s contract with the Hampton Inn will expire in April unless the supervisors act to extend it for another year. The board could opt to put the work out for (See KITCHEN, p. 12) Final design for landfill expected by mid-January Rappahannock County is now playing the last round of Beat the Clock in its continuing effort to find a semi-permanent solution to its trash crisis, and the game remains a cliff hanger. Joyce Engineering expects to have the, final design plans for the proposed Stover landfill ready for submission to the State Department of Waste Management by mid to late January, John McCarthy told the Board of Supervisors on Monday. And if the permitting agency sees any prob lems with the design, word should come back to the county within two weeks, the board’s administrative assistant explained later. In the meantime, with the privately owned and operated dump on Clifton Clark’s property closed as of Dec. 31, Rappahannock’s .municipal solid waste is going to Culpeper’s landfdl under a contract whereby Rappahannock will accept, at a later date, a like amount of Culpeper’s trash plus pay hauling costs. But that arrangement with the county’s neighbor extends for only 120 days, through April 30, and even if the state finds the Stover tract’s final design to be letter perfect, there’s little likelihood Rapphannock’s first county-owned landfill will be ready for the trash trucks by that deadline. “So then what?” new Supervisor Mike Massie asked at Monday’s board meeting. “That also is the $64,000 question,” Mr. McCarthy answered. “My hope is that some nearby option exists for Rappahannock County government, something other than transporting the solid waste to a far distanfTacility, such as a private landfill in the Richmond area, which could cost as much as $1,000 a day,” the administrative assistant explained later. Regulations still changing Lorraine Early, leader of the Jackson District citizens group which opposes the proposed landfill, was at Monday’s meeting to apprise the supervisors of the state’s latest requirements as theV pertain to plans for solid waste disposal on the Stover tract. She came with copies of a letter dated Dec. H from Berry Wright, chief of techni cal services for the Department of Waste Management, to Joyce Engineering, setting out the latest version of the continually changing rules controlling underground disposal of solid waste. The letter calls for additions to Rappahannock's application submission, including: • Copies of the latest U.S. geological survey maps. • A five-mile radius map showing the site outline and all surface waters, roads and private residential wells. • A near vicinity map for a radius of 2,500 feet around the site showing the same information required for the fivemile radius map plus all homes, both 100 (See LANDFILL, p. 12) Soviet group to visit during\ Citizens’ Summit’ At the end of this month, Rappahannock County’s residents will have an unusual opportunity: to play hbst to a group of Soviet citizens during their visit to the United States. The Soviet visit is being sponsored;!), v the Center for SovietAmencan Dialogue in Washington, D. C. It is holding a “Soviet-American Citizens' Summit” from Feb. 1-5 kit its center in Alexandria. ■- In the week before the Citizens! Summit, a group of the Soviet citizens will be staying in Rappahannock. Coordinating their stay is Sandra Cartwright-Brown, proprietor of Conyers House near Slate Mills. Mrs. Cartwright-Brown would like to hear from county residents and organizations willing to help host the Russian visitors. She said that willing residents would provide not only hospitality, but also an opportunity for the visitors to experience the life of rural America. Ovef night accommodations are needed, but she also suggested that county groups, such as churches, might hold a covered-dish supper or other gathering with the Soviet visitors as guests of honor. Another idea Mrs. Cartwright-Brown advanced is for one of the county's schools to invite some of the visitors to. the school to meet American children, and perhaps have a chance to sit and talk with the Russians. ' “It would be an excellent opportunity to share the life we have here in Rappahannock,” Mrs. Cartwright-Brown said. “Our industry, the tourist trade, agriculture, orchard*, vineyards, uu£young people and ^lurches and community organizations are all possibilities to show the visiting Russian citizens.” The Center for Soviet-American Dialogue is a Washington-based organization which seeks to “enhance international relations by creating a framework in which the peoples of America and the Soviet Union can meet and dialogue with one another,” according to its statement. It was begun by Rama Vernon, an American who felt frustrated in her attempts to talk with Soviet officials during a 1984 visit. After more visits and discussions withjjer Russian hosts, the Center for Soviet-American Dialogue was created. In two years, it has arranged for more than 700 Americans to visit the Soviet Union, as well as sponsored professional conferences and en^changes “creatively designed to open>i<hearts as well as minds,” accordmg'te the Center’s brochure. Beginning Jan.^26, between 50 and 75 Soviets will visit Washington, D. C., and New York City, where they will stay for the week before the Citizens’ Summit. Part of that group, Mrs. Cartwright-Brown said, will be spending their time in Rappahannock. She asked that any residents interested in participating in the cultural exchange, or wanting additional information about the program, contact her at 987-8025. Mrs. Cartwright-Brown emphasized that it is not only individuals who are needed to help host the Soviet guests. She encouraged any groups in the county to become involved, adding thatathe exchange of ideas will benefit everyone. Rappahannock Newt photovCincty Mahan SUNDAY EVENINjj BROUGHT a dusting of snow to the county, although thgjaccumulation was substantially less than the 1 to 3 inches reported in Washington, D. C., and Baltimore. More snow is forecast for this weekend — perhaps by Friday afternoon. ‘Phantom’ lot qji tax rolls' When Sarah Schultz gave Jackson Kemper and other former slaves land more than a century ago, she unknowingly set off a series of events that now presents Rappahannock’s supervisors with a minidilemma posing legal and ethical questions. According to the deed books, Mr. Kemper sold his little two-acre lot in Schultz Town to James H. Robinson in March 1898. Mr. Kemper, who apparently could neither read nor write, signed the deed with anr“X." But somehow, the parcel continued to appear on the tax rolls under a twisted version of his name. No one knows today what happened to those old tax bills sent to Champer Jackson. If Jackson Kemper couldn’t read, it would explain why he never caught the error and never came to the courthouse to set the record straight. But for whatever the reason, Champer Jackson’s taxes were ignored and unpaid. Under laws since amended, property could be sold for back taxes and the new owners could then apply to the court for a deed to the land after a specified number of years. So in 1967, the Rappahannock Board of Supervisors advertised Champer Jackson’s two acres for sale. L. A. Greeson bought the parcel at tax sale for $.‘17.84 and has . been paying the levies on the property ever since. The problem? “Apparently, the county, sold a piece of land that doesn’t exist,” Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke told the board on Monday. “The people who bought it have b«;n paying taxes since 1967, but there’s no piece of property, so what they want is their money back.”” The error wasn’t discovered by the county until Mr. Greeson tried recently to obtain a deed for the land he thought he’d bought at that tax sale, Mr. Luke explained, adding that the owner of the “phantom lot" is seeking $21.26 for the actual taxes paid from 1967 to 1980, $79.75 for the six percent interest on that amount plus taxes and interest from the seven years since, which would bring the total to around $200. And [H)ssibly there’s a fraud suit in the off ing if reimbursement isn’t forthcoming, he added. Normally, the county’s liability for errors in tax payments carries''*! statute of limitations of three years under provisions of the Virginia (’ode, the Commonwealth’s Attorney said. But in this case, since the members of the board in 1967 authorized the sale of non-existent property for non-existent back taxes, that limitation may not be binding, he explained. “1 think we should give them the $200,” announced Sujx*rvisor Ellis Bingham, maintaining that while the legal obligation might extend to only three years, the ethical obligation extends farther. “Nobody twisted their arm to make them buy the property," countered Supervisor Mike Massie. “They thought they were getting something cheap, and they were caught by their own greed. They bought a pig in a poke, and there was nothing in the poke when they got home!” He objected to the return of even the last three years’ payments but acknowledged that the law probably required that much be reimbursed. 4 Administrative assistant John McCarthy pointed out that Mr. Greeson’s attorney had received .a letter from another lawyer in 1979, advising that the property probably did not exist and suggesting that \ (See PHANTOM, p. 12)

News of Record General District Court Despite attempts by attorney Douglas Baumgardner to limit the testimony of an undercover Alcoholic Beverage Control Board agent, Usters Dodson of Sperryville was found guilty Tuesday in General District Court of three charges of selling alcoholic beverages without a license. Judge Charles Foley sentenced Dodson to six months in jail, with five suspended. He was also fined $750 on each of the three counts. D. W. Presgraves, an ABC license agent, testified that he stopped at Dodson’s house on Rt. 231 three times last summer, each time purchasing one fifth of vodka from Dodson for $7. After Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke asked Mr. Presgraves whether Dodson had an ABC license or not, Mr. Baumgardner objected to the question as hearsay. He told Judge Foley that the agent could not testify to that fact unless he wad the person in charge of the license records. “I do know that the only way to get a license is as a bona fide restaurant,” Mr. Presgraves told Mr. Luke. Judge Foley ruled that the agent should be allowed to testify as to the kind of building which he visited. He replied that it was a half-log building, with a bed in the living room and a kitchen behind. ‘There are paths through the house, basically everything is in storage in the house.” Mr. Luke asked whether there was a sign hanging outside, people coming and leaving, or other indications of a restaurant on the premises. “No,” Mr. Presgraves replied. He added that Dodson told him that the seals on all three bottles had been broken because, during a pre, vious trial, the only evidence which had been excluded was a bottle which had the seal broken. The three bottles offered Tuesday were all admitted by Judge Foley. Mr. Baumgardner presented no evidence, but argued that the Commonwealth had failed to prove by the agent’s testimony that Dodson did not have a valid ABC license. He pointed out that in certain cases, such as the executor of an estate, the ABC board does grant licenses to individuals. “The uncontroverted testimony,” Mr. Luke replied, “is that the defendant is not licensed — he cannot be licensed to sell from his house. There’s no, way he could be licensed.” \ Mr. Baumgardner added that the warrants, as written, were vague as to the requirement^ previous conviction of a “similar'~offense,” and r that evidence of Dodson’s prior record and inclusion under the “enhanced punishment” statute for subsequent offenders should be excluded. “It’s not the best warrant I’ve ever seen,” Judge Foley agreed, “but the warrant did fairly advise the defendant. It meets the requirements of the state code.” He allowed Dodson’s record, including several previous convictions for illegal sale of alcohol, to be considered. Mr. Luke argued for a substantial jail term, noting that by tearing the seals on the bottles Dodson clearly knew that what he was doing was illegal, and that “he took steps to ensure that future convictions would be more difficult.” “This has been going on for a long time,” Mr. Luke told Judge Foley, alluding to the previous convictions. “The only way to stop him is to put him in jail for a long time. Thirty days is not enough — that’s what he got last time.” Mr. Baumgardner requested leniency, citing Dodson’s decorated service during World War II, his failing health and the fact that the liquor was apparently purchased from an ABC store, where the proper taxes were paid. He wasn’t making liquor illegally, or bringing it in from out of state, Mr. Baumgardner told the court. And his only prior record relates to the illegal sale of alcohol, he added. “This is one area,” Mr. Luke replied, “where Mr. Dodson does whatever he wants regardless of what the court says. It’s a waste of tax money” to send ABC agents out all the time to check on Dodson, he said. “He needs some time in jail to reflect on it.” “This seems to be your Achilles heel,” Judge Foley told Dodson, “the sale of alcohol.” He added that his wartime decorations and failing health could not serve as an excuse for his actions. ‘This court cannot excuse your behavior,” he said, noting previous convictions in 1984 and 1985. “Somewhere along the line the message has not gotten through.” Judge Foley added that “maybe where you need to be hit is in the pockets, and with what I’m going to do you’re going to havfe to sell a lot of whiskey to make it up.” He then levied the total of $2,250 in fines and the six-month jail term. Judge Foley added that Dodson’smedical condition was the main factor in his consideration of the jail term. Mailbox vandals sentenced Mr. Luke ?dso requested a lengthy jail term in the cases of Johnny Ray Dean of Nokesville and Rappahannock National Bank “ Your community bank ” Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday evenings 5-7 Gay Street, Washington 703-675-3519 fy?s7 Please enter my new subscription to 3Rappai)annocfei2e Subscription rates by mail: Rappahannock & adjoining counties.,...$I0.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.515.00/yr. Outside the U S..$J5.00/yr. (plus postage billedquarterly) NAME: L \ ADDRESS: CITY:_ STATE: -ZIP: Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock News, Washington, VA 22747. This form may also be used for CHANGEOFADDRESS Old Address: New Address: Second class postage paid at the Post Office at Warren ton, VA. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Postmaster, please send .1579 to Box 631, Wa'rrenton, VA 221860631. Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter FIREFIGHTER GARY JENKINS, from the Washington VFD, investigates a reported chimney fire on Rt. 211 Business in Washington last Tuesday. There was no damage to the building. Lawrence E. Hitt Jr. of Warrenton, both charged with 13 counts of destruction of private property. The two pleaded guilty to the bashing of mailboxes in the Castleton and Ben Venue areas last November. “This type of offense is very difficult to catch. It was only because a citizen saw them and chased them that they were caught,” Mr. Luke told the court. “The message must be sent out —as a deterrent — if you destroy property that you will pay the consequences. Perhaps the clanging of the jailhouse door will have an effect,” the Commonwealth’s Attorney maintained. “This was a senseless criminal act,” Judge Foley agreed. “You gained nothing by it. One thing that this court will do is to make sure that this is the last time that this court or any other sees you two as criminal defendants. I hope that the court makes this very clear today.” He sentenced the two to 195 days in jail — 15 days on each count — with 191 of the 195-day total suspended on condition of the payment of $265 in restitution. He also ordered the two to perform 60 hours of community service. Judge Foley also reminded the young men that if they were found guilty of violating their probation, or did not perform the community service^ they would serve the full jail terms. “Don’t mess up but one time —if you do again you will be a guest of this county for a substantial amount of tipie.” Robert Lee Ramey, break and enter, no prosecution; 4 counts of grand larceny, no prosecution; petit larceny, no prosecution; malicious killing of cow, no prosecution. James Robert Smoot, break and enter, no prosecution; 4 counts of grand larceny, no prosecution; petit larceny, no prosecution; malicious killing of cow, no prosecution. ■Leroy Thomas Sisk, assault & battery, no prosecution; disorderly conduct, no prosecution; resist arrest, no prosecution; drunk in public, no prosecution. Larry F. Mann, obstruct justice, continued. INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday ' HORSE SALE 2nd Sat.,10a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1st. Tues., 1 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2'" Tuesday of each month, starling January 12 we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale -Consignments Welcome For further information call 364-1S66 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 JOHN ’ SMITH'S rAXIDERMY TOP QUALITY WORK Graduated From A Professional’s School ALSO: Buying Furs 2 miles on Browntown Road Watch For Sign 703-635-5600 0k&Vc\u dlutoj! CATALOG OUTLET STORE /w* fwise and discriminating shopper! FANTASTIC SAVINGS!! 75% OFF CATALOG PRICE on all Fall and Winter merchandise 7 West Washington Street Middleburg, Viginia (Route 50) Open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. 687-3158 County emergency log Fire and rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center in the past week: • Dec. 28:10:17 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 628, Fodderstack Road, Washington Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department. Dec. 29: 7:33 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 211, Washington Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department; 9:33 p.m., possible broken ankle, Rt. 522, south of Flint Hill, Flint Hill Fire Department. Dec. 30: 1:59 p.m., illness, Piedmont Avenue, Washington Fire Department. Dec. 31: 3:50 p.m., shortness of breath, Rt. 229, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department. Jan. 1: 10:07 a.m., trouble breathing, Sperryville area, Washington Fire Department; 6:57 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 627, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department, Castleton Fire Department and Salem Fire Department. Jan. 2: 2:40 p.m., possible heart attack, Rt. 231 and Rt. 522, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department. Jan. 3: 5:38 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 607, Sperryville, Castleton Fire Department and Sperryville Fire Department; 2:33 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 638, Flint Hill Fire Department and Amissville Fire Department. Jan. 4: 8:16 a.m., injuries from a fall, Rt. 231, Sperryville Rescue Squad; 8:38 a.m., injuries from an auto accident, Rt. 641 and Rt. 522, Amissville Fire Department; 11:04 a.m., injuries from a fall, Rt. 23l, Sperryville ^Rescue Squad; 7:18 p.m., wood’s fire, Rt. 211 west, Sperryville Fire Department and Sperryville Rescue Squad. Sheriff Dec. 28: Civil disturbance, Rt. 626, Scrabble area; illegal hunting, Gid Brown Hollow; disturbance, Rt. 618. Dec. 29: Suspicious vehicle, Rt. 600; "disturbance, Rt. 674, Peyton Farms; tree in the road, Rt. 637; trespassing, Rt. 618. Dec. 30: Goats in the road, Rt. 211 west. Dec. 31: Tree blocking the road, Rt. 618, Woodville; public service, - Town of Sperryville; possible road ' - hunting, Rt. 630 and Rt. 631; trespassing, Rt. 622, Harris Hollow, • vandalism, Rt. 522 and Rt. 211 intersection. . f Jan. 1: Road hunting, Sperryville area; hunting complaint, Gid Brown Hollow; Rt. 622; hunting complaint, Harris Hollow, Rt. 622; civil dispute, Amissville area; road hunting, Rt. 612; hunting complaint, Rt. 729; road hunting, Rt. 640; domestic, Rt. 628, Fodderstack Road; hunting complaint, Rt. 640 off Rt. 211. Jan. 2: Hunting complaint, Rt. 622; public service, Rt. 638; disturbance, Rt. 643. School lunch menus RCES Jan. 11-15 Monday - Sausage pattie, pancakes/syrup, hash browns, baked apples, choice of milk. Tuesday - Hot dog or chili1 dog, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, homemade yellow cake, choice of milk. Wednesday - Steak’ums on bun, French fries, strawberry jello salad, choice of milk. 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The art of writing, taught by a master t Opinions differ onwho should ^control schools A ) " By DON DEL ROSSO "" Richmond Bureau Chief While funding for mental health programs no doubt will get its share of headlines during the 1988 General Assembly session, education issues are likely to steal thd show. Virginia lawmakers will grapple with knotty educational matters during the 1988 session that deal directly with sex, money and politics. The most difficult questions have been framed as state mandates-: • Should Virginia require a comprehensive statewide sex ediflation curriculum for public schools? ^ • Should the state adjust the school aid funding formula to improve the lot of poorer jurisdictions? “j • Should the state insist on a minimum perc tint age in annual salary increases for teachers to put their incomes on par with the national average? | • Should Virginia mandate that all public schools open after Labor Day in deference to the business sector, which depends on the student workforce to carry it through one of its most ^profitable weekends? Sex education •-^JVIost area legislators are uncertain about the role,of the state in determining the scope of sex education courses for localities. Last month, the State Board of Education voted 7-2 to adopt guidelines for a “family life” program that would inform students about con• tracreption, homosexuality, human reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases. ' Since no legislation has been drafted, area lawmakers are reluctant to commit themselves on the particulars of such a'program. C' “This is a very complicated thing, andVhere are no easy answers, ” Sen. William A. Tmfcan (R-Fauquier/Clarke/Warren/ShenandoahVafiid in a recent interview. Del. Raymond R. (Andy) Guest (R-Faiiquier/Rappahannock//Clarke/Warren) said that any state program should stress “values” and not solely dispense information. Del. Guest, like many area colleagues, questions whether the state has any business specifying how localities should administer the ' program. Del. William J. Howell (R-Fauquier/Staf„ ford/Fredericksburg), who succeeds Del. Thomas Moncure Jr., thinks sex education is heeded in public schools but also wonders whether the state is equipped to addresswthe problem. Sen. Charles Waddell (D-Loudoun/Fairfax) said: “I’d like to see what the members of the General Assembly have before them before formulating an opinion.” But Del. Kenneth B. Rollins (R-Fauquier/Loudoun) strongly opposes the idea of a statemandated sexuality curriculum. “It’s just not going to solve the problem of teenage pregnancy and less promiscuity; I think itVgoing to encourage it.” To some extent, Sen. Kevin G. Miller (RFauquier/Rappahamiock/Page/Harrisonburg) agrees. “I think thr state has no business fooling around with it. It’s up to the localities to adopt their own curriculum. There’s just too much diversity in the state.” School funding How can the state help poorer jurisdications upgrade? their school systems and ensure something like a comparable education for all Virginia students? The quick way would be divert more money kway from wealthier school divisions. But for various reasons — political and practical — that may be-easier said than done. Most area lawmakers think the General Assembly spoke cautiously when questioned about the school aid formula. Del. Kenneth Plum (D-Fairfax) said,that if the formula needs to be changed to guarantee quality education statewide, then so be it. / “If we don’t do it in the legislature,” he warned, “we’re going to end up in federal court ‘ and the courts are going to do it for us.” Del. Robert Andrews (R-Loudoun/Fairfax) noted that more affluent jurisdictions “will be On Jan. 18 A Rappahannock County residents willyhave an opportunity which journalism students would envy: a lecture by James J. Kilpatrick on “The Writer’s Art.” Although he’s listed in Who’s Who in America as a “newspaperman,” that’s like calling pate de fois gras chopped liver. Mr. Kilpatrick began his career in 1941 as a reporter for the Richmond News Leaded, becoming chief editorial writer and then editor before leaving the paper in 1967. Since that time his syndicated columns, A Conservative View and The Uses and Misuses of Language, which appearjin jijjO newspapers, have made him one of the most popular columnists in the country. In talking about writing, Mr. Kilpatrick uses examples of both the best and the worst he has seen during his career. He names Shana Alexander, his opponent on the popular Point-Counterpoint television commentary, as one master of imagery using the English language. €«r writers, Mr. Kilpatrick’s talks are lessons in their craft which should not be missed. For others interested in English, they are enthralling because of Mr. Kilpatrick’s mastery of the language, as well as his wonderful anecdotes, collected over his nearly 50 years in journalism. He recalls his youthful fascination with libraries, which shaped his lifelong love affair with English. He su££ests that would-be writers “read, read, read”; that only by reading, and writing, can the eaf- f J. KILPATRICK dences and rhythms of the language be mastered. , > Mr. Kilpatrick’s talk will innau* gurate a new program series, cosponsored by the ■ Rappahannock County Library and RAAC, called • “Monday Night Alternative.” It will , provide residents with an opportunity to hear a variety of speakers in . an informal setting, at the Gay St. Theatre in Washington. Although , Mr. Kilpatrick’s lecture will be held., early, the sponsors plan the fourth , Monday of each month as the usual time for the series. Mr. Kilpatrick’s lecture will be held at.the Gay St. Theatre on Monday, Jan. IK, beginning at 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow at the Rappa- . hannock County Library. ‘Family life’ curriculuiii d raws mixed reviews By DON DEL ROSSO Richmond Bureau Chief Joan H. Munford knows that the proposed “family life” curricmdm faces some tough and vocal opposition. . ^ The Democratic delegate from Blacksburg, along with Sen. Joseph V. Gartlan Jr. (D-Alexandria), persuaded the General Assembly during the 1987 legislative session to instruct the state Board of Education to develop a “model” sexual education curriculum for public schools. The board recently voted 7-2'to V send the controversial curriculum to the General Assembly to consider during its 1988 session, which opens Jan. 13. Though some lawmakers and citizens have criticized the state school board’s proposal, Del. Munford said she has “no idea” what the General Assembly wall do with the curriculum. “It’s just too hard to say,” she said. “I really don’t know what Cpl. Cooper in exercise Marine Lance Cpl. Kenneth W. Cooper, sob of Truman H. and Helen M. Cooper of Route 2, Amissville, recently participated in Exercise Spanish Phiblex 2-87 while serving with 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit, Camp Lejeune, N.C. During the exercise Cpl. Cooper participated in joint air and surface assaults, followed by cross-training ashore with Spanish. Naval infantrymen. He also participated in small unit training, along with crewserved weapons live-fire exercises. Cpl. Cooper is currently participating in a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, conducting operations with NATO allies. Stephaniuk commended Marine Sgt. Richard S. Stephaniuk, son of Nancy Taylor of Route 1, Castleton, recently received a Letter of Appreciation in recognition of his outstanding performance while stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona. A 1974 graduate of Auburn High School, Auburn, N.Y., he joined the Marine Corps in June 1974. they’ll do.” But Del. Munford speculated that opponents will oppose and attempt to kill the program when it gets to the House Appropriations Committee, which will consider the $5.5 million request to fund it. The proposed model addresses contraception, homosexuality, human reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases. Critics, such as Sen. John Chichester (R-Fredericksburg) and Vance S. Wilkins Jr. (R-Amherst), believe the program might be too explicit. Sen. Wilkins, especially,,,is concerned that by “teaching Children to avoid the consequences of premature sex [such as pregnancy through contraception], we’re sending them mixed messages.” Teaching contraception methods runs contrary to the idea of “saying no,” he said. <► The conservative delgate thinks sex education is nei ,nd but objects r to the comprehensiveness of it, particularly as it concerns homosexuality and communicable diseases such as AIDS. Del. Munford said the study, which began two years ago with statewide public hearings looking into the problem of teen-age pregnancy?*addresses such questions as homosexuality and AIDS in an attempt to be comprehensive. She admitted that she too initially had doubts about including those subjects in the model program but believes it must be comprehensive. As for charges that the program condones premature sex, Del. 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ftappatjannock iietos An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL LOU HATTER Publisher Managing Editor JOHN T. McEWAN BARBARA C. BURKE JOHN T. TOLER President , General Manager Exec. Vice Pres. ANN BROWN, Account Executive To Subscribe Phone (703) 675-3338 BY MAIL $1000 a year in Rappahannock and adjoining counties $15.00 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: Rappannock News Bldg , Washington, Va. 22747 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 5:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Published by Arundel Newspapers, Inc. Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7,1988 Editorial They want your ideas On this page, Representative French Slaughter and State Senator Kevin Miller express their opinions on some of the issues which face them at both the national and state level. But the opinions do not belong only to them. Both men, along with Senators John Warner and Paul | Trible and Delegate Andy Guest, represent Rappahannock County. Their opinions, expressed in,print and in votes in the legislatures they are members of, represent the views of the residents of the county. Or do they? Only by hearing from the county’s residents can these men be certain that they know what the people they were elected to represent think. Of course, in a democracy , just because you tell your representative what you think they should do doesn’t necessarily mean that will be done. But, if you don’t try, you don’t have a chance. Next week, Virginia’s General Assembly begins its 1988 session. Later in the month, the Congress will begin its year of deliberations. We urge our readers to take the time to call or write our representatives and let them know what you think about the many important issues facing them — and us. If you’re only concerned about one or two things, fine, let them know about them. If ypu’ve got a lot on your mind, tell them about it. The important thing is to particpate in the democratic process. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll win — but everyone loses if no one takes part. Legislative reports Treaty leaves crucial questions By FRENCH SLAUGHTER Rappahannock News Contributing Writers President Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Gorbachev have C signed a treaty providing for the elimination of intermediate range nuclear weapons, which are those weapons with a range of approximately 300 to 3,000 miles. Certainly I join with all Americans in the hope that this treaty will promote peace and lessen the tensions between the superpowers — th?it is, the United States and the Soviet Union. The crucial factors bearing on the effectiveness of the treaty in the promotion of peace will be adequate verification and enforcement provisions. The task of verification is very complicated. The treaty does provide for short notice of on-site inspections by either party in the Soviet Union and the United States. This is the first time on-site inspections have been agreed to by the Soviets. The question of how to enforce the treaty in case of the violation of its terms by either of the superpowers remains unresolved. Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives does not vote on treaties. The 1987 nuclear missile treaty now goes to the U.S. Senate and must be ratified by a two-thirds vote in order to be binding. / Earnings limit unfair Recently in the House of Representatives I testified before a research committee on the need to repeal the unfair Social Security earnings limitation test. This requirement is an unfair treatment of our working elderly who are willing and able to supplement their income with extra earnings. The test creates high tax rates on the working elderly over age 65 who are trying to supplement their Social Security retirement income. This earnings limitation sends a very negative message to our nation’s senior citizens — that their contributions to our economy are no longer needed or wanted after a certain age, an age determined by the Federal govemnlent. I believe the Congress should encourage, not discourage, elderly Americans to provide for their own livelihood to the best of their ability if they choose to do so. I hope we will be successful in our efforts to repeal this unfair law. Cong. Slaughter represents Virginia’s Seventh District in the U. S. House of Representatives. In addition to his Washington office, he maintains an office in Culpeper, staffed by district representative Jane Clatterbuck. It is located at 110 S. West St., telephone 825-3U95. Assembly faces tough issues By SEN. KEVIN MILLER Rappahannock Neva Contributing Writer The General Assembly convenes on Jan. 13 and I, along with 39 other Senators, will be sworn in for a fouryear term. Also, all 100 Delegates will be sworn in for two-y^ar terms. Several controversial/pieces of legislation have been pre-filed. A lot of other interesting and controversial activity will be underway by the time the members are sworn in, not the least of which will be the reorganization of the Senate. Six senators will be beginning their first term, which will cause significant changes in the make-up of committee mem' bership. y Two bills have been pre-filed that provide for increasing the speed limit on rural interstate highways. I am still undecided on this issue. I received just last week a 146-page report submitted to the Secretary of. Transportation and Public Safety by a special task force that did a study y of “The Impact of Raising Speed Limits on Rural Interstates in Virginia.” Since the average interstate speed is already well over the 55 MPH limit, I want to hear a statement as to the planned enforcement policy from the Superintendent of Stat,e Police as well as the Secretary of Transportation before I make a decision how I will vote. If you wish to let me know your feelings on any issue, please phone me at (804) 786-7288 (Richmond) or (703) 433-6553 (Harrisonburg), or write me at General Assembly Building, State Capitol, Richmond, VA 23219 or my home address, 444 Ott St., Harrisonburg 22801 Sen. Kevin Miller (R-26) represents Rappahannock County in the Virginia Senate. Last November he was elected to his second term in that office. Commentary Rappahannock Heritage ‘Super Tuesday’ marks first Virginia primary Contest should make candidates pay more attention to state9s voterss By DON DEL ROSSO Richmond Bureau Chief Political extremist Lyndon H. LaRouche and 13 other White House hopefuls have qualified to run in Virginia’s first presidential primary on March 8. The state Board of Elections announced on Jan. 5 that eight Democrats, including Mr. LaRouche, and six Republicans have qualified for the non-binding preference primary. While the state regards the primary as nonbinding, the. Democratic Party has chosen to asign delegates based on a percentage of the vote received by the candidates. Mr. LaRouche, who is on trial in Boston for alleged obstruction of a federal grand jury investigation into credit-card fraud in his 1984 presidential campaign, qualified for the so-called “Super Tuesday” primary by collecting the required 12,630 signatures on his petition for candidacy. Although Mr. LaRouche is included on the primary ballot, unless he is chosen as the Democratic nominee he cannot appear on the general election ballot in Virginia as an independent. The two-time presidential candidate ran in 1976 as the U.S. labor candidate and as an independent in 1984. Election laws stipulate that candidates petitioning to appear on the ballot must collect the signatures of one-half of 1 percent of registered voters in Virginia. What’s more, the candidate must collect at least 200 signatures from each of the state’s 10 congressional districts. Though based in Leesburg, Mr. LaRouche claimed more than 7,500 signatures in the 3rd Congressonal District, which embraces Richmond, Chesterfield County and parts of Henrico County, according to Susan Fitz-hugh, secretary of the state Board of Elections. Dr. Larry Sabato, a noted political analyst and University of Virginia professor of govern ment, said he wasn’t surprised that Mr. LaRouche headed south for signatures. “He’s received a lot of negative press” in ■ Northern Virginia,«Dr. Sabato explained in a telephone interview Jan. 5 from (Charlottesville. “There’s a large , block of votes in Richmond and he has low name recognition there.” Dr. Sabato said that the petition doesn’t translate into political support at the polls because “there are people who will sign anything to get it on the ballot and there are those who won’t sign anything, no matter what it is. ” Of Mr. LaRouche, the political analyst added: “He has no power base whatever. None.” Mr. LaRouche is the only presidential candidate who attempted to get on the ballot by way of petition, and he waited until Dec. 13, the day before the deadline, to submit the signatures. Ms. Fitz-hugh said she was surprised to get the petition since she was unaware Mr. LaRouche had been collecting signatures. The Democratic candidates who qualified for the Virginia primary are: former Arizona Gov. Bruce Babbit, Massachusetts Gov. Michael S. Dukakis, Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (Mo.), Sen. Albert Gore Jr. (Tenn.), Jesse Jackson and Sen. Paul Simon (111.) The Republican qualifiers include: Vice President George Bush, Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole (Kan.), Rep. Jack Kemp (N.Y.), former Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig, Marion G. “Pat” Robertson and former Delaware governor Pierre “Pete” Dupont. To officially get their names on the ballot, the candidates must file a declaration of candidacy form with the state Board of Elections by 5 p.m. on Jan. 20. Presidential candidates had any one of three ways to qualify for the Virginia primary, which was set up through legislation passed by the 1988 General Assembly. Their names could be placed on the ballot if they were recommended by the state party, qualified for matching federal funds or filed a petition with the required number of signatures. :,Mr. LaRouch’ewas the only candidate who* didn’t qualify for matching funds. Ms. Fitz-hugq," predicted a low turnout for the primary because,( ‘ such contests traditionally attract relatively., little voter attention and because Virginia ha$y never had a presidential primary. Though the state will be equipped to handle'* an 83-percent turnout, the secretary said she ex^' pects about 20 percent of the registered voters r to go to the polls. Ms. Fitz-hugh estimated thath 2.6 million Virginians are registered to vote. .*w Virginians have until Feb. 6 to register to01 vote in the primary. Ms. Fitz-hugh also said turnout could be off because some fear they win1 be required to declare party affiliation and wilL stay away for that reason. 4‘t> Virginians don’t declare party affiliation when registering to vote. But to make their prw mary selection, they will have to indicate whidy ballot — Republican or Democratic — they will be voting. . The March 8 vote won’t be binding; that is,® no delegates’ names to the respective party con ventions will appear on the ballot. The state Democratic Party will send 85 del-id egates to the national convention in Atlanta thijrii summer. Of that total, 75 must support candwj dates in proportion to the vote each candidate gets in the primary, but only if a candidate marnn ages at least 15 percent of the total votes cast. 1 n Typically, the GOP’s delegates will be cho-*; sen in mass meetings. Even though the primary--' doesn’t directly commit delegates to candidates, Ms. Fitz-hugh believes Virginia has much t<yf* gain. “They’ll have to pay more attention to us,*’Jh she said of the candidates. “We’ll certainly seej>‘ more of them.” oh At Virginia’s farm economy will show some improvement A A S. Mason Carbaugh, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), describes Virginia’s farm j economy in 1987 as a mixed one, with signs of slight income recovery despite a drought and a continuation of weak cash grain prices. Commissioner Carbaugh made this observation Dec. 16 during a meeting of the Board of Agriculture and Consunjef Services. At the board meeting, Dr. Berkwood M. Farmer, VDACS chief economist, presented the agricultural forecast for Virginia’s farm economy based on the state’s econometric model. Dr. Farmer stated that the total farm income in 1987 is expected to exceed $2 billion, up $8 million from 1986. This small increase in total income could have been about $80 million more if there had been no drought Dr. Fanner indicated Virginia’s livestock sector shaved mixed recovery during 1987^ while many of the crop sectors continued to struggle. He emphasized that even though farm income is up somewhat this year, many of Virginia’s farmers, especially those highly leveraged cash grain producers, continue to be under financial stress. For Virginia agriculture, 1988 is expected to be somewhat better than 1987. According to Farmer, the best measure of overall profitability for Virginia’s farm economy is net farm income and this is expected to increase about 8 percent in 1988 over 1987. For the past few years, the livestock sectors have benefited from weak and declining prices in the crop sectors. Prices of com, wheat, and soybeans declined sharply from mid1985 to mid-1987, while livestock prices increased from mid-1985 to mid-1987. These trends began reversing during the latter part of 1987, and are expected to continue throughout 1988. Therefore, Virginia’s farm economy will begin to witness a reversal in the livestock/crop cycle. For 1988, price improvements are forecast for most major crops and this price strength and, hopefully, a return to normal yield trends plus 9 profitable beef sector are the basic underlying factors that should give a boost to farm income in 1988. Livestock producers can expect to see feed prices increase about 4-6 percent in 1988. These higher feed prices and lower prices for hogs and poultry are expected to move hogs and poultry away from a strong profit situation and into a more stable return, while some of these producers will ap proach a break-even situation. '“i Farmer further emphasized that'" for the past three years an overair decline in total farm production e*-, penses has been a positive aspect for,, Virginia farmers. This cost control source will not be available to farnt_ ers in 1988 since production expenses are expected to increase about 2 percent. Increases in most input costs and animal numbers will lead to increases ij$, fyrm expenses. Feed costs, fertilizer, and enqj-gy related items are expected to increase in the neighborhood of 3-6 percent, according to Farmer. Overall, Virginia’s farm economy appears to be strengthening but this strength should be viewed with much guarded optimism and not interpreted to mean that Virginia agriculture has recovered from the cost-price squeeze that has plagued ! most farmers for the past. 10-12 j years. J Letters to the editor The Rappahannock News is your^nevt'spaper. We encourage our readers to express their feelings on matters of public concern. “Letters to the editor” provides a forum for your opinion. Letters should be concise and not exceed 250 words. Letters that are too long may be edited due to space limitations. Whenever possible, letters should be typed and double-spaced. To be considered for publication, they must bear the writer’s signature, address and daytime telephone number. Letters considered libelous or in poor taste will not be published. V Letters must reach the editor by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for publication that week. Letters may be mailed to the Rappahannock: News, P.0. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747, or delivered to the news office on Main Street, Washington.

Hypothermia: Winter killer More people die in winter cold waves than in hurricanes, tornadoes, or any other weather phenom/ena. Many of these deaths can be attributed to hypothermia - an abt normally low internal body temperature caused by exposure to cold. At greatest risk are the elderly, who probably account for nearly half of all hypothermia victims. According to the Center for Envifonmtental Physiology, a national nonprofit research organization which studies and reports on the effects of Wsat and cold stress, tens of thousands of older Americans literally “freeze to d$ath” in their own horned each year. These deaths are a result of cool indoor temperatures, not prolonged exposure out-of-doors. Therefore, older adults in the nation’s sunbelt are. no less vulnerable than their northern cousins, although it is less expensive to heat tljeir homes. ^Factors such as living alone, low incomes, poor diet, other illnesses, lintited physical activity, and use of afiphol or certain types of prescription drugs place many older Americas at greater risk. Hypothermia c$i also worsen pre-existing conditions and diseases in older people. Miny deaths are initiated by hypothermia although another disease * ^timately 38 cause of - How it develops > Hypothermia is caused when the txjdy loses heat faster than it can be replaced. Normally, the body conserves its heat by narrowing blood Sesels in the skin, reducing the flow warm blood near the surface in fa* vcfr of, heating vital organs in the bdfly “core.” This process is our main defense against cold. 'When skin blood is reduced, the skin becomes cool or cold. The resulting discomfort prompts us to put on more clothing or seek warmer surroundings. WTien warm clothing is used as an artificial barrier against the cold, the body is not forced to use its natural defense mechanism of reducing skin blood flow. Clothing is the key to comfort and survival in % cold environment. However, many older individuals have a diminished skin sensation. They are often unaware they are even cold. If left alone, they can develop hypothermia in the course of a few days. Symptoms It is difficult to recognize hypothermia. Some symptoms are the same as those of other illnesses, including diabetic coma, stroke, or heart disease. Other symptoms are conditions not unusual in elderly people; for example, confusion, disorientation, or reduced mental clarity. These become progressively worse as the body temperature falls, and the victim may not be able to reliably relate, or even be aware of, what is happening. Other signs to look for are: • A change in appearance or behavior during cold weather. • Uncontrollable shivering, or no shivering at all. • Stiff muscles, particularly in the neck, arms, and legs. • Slow and sometimes irregular heartbeat; slurred speech; shallow, very slow breathing. • Weak pulse, low blood pressure. •-Cool or cold skin, particularly on the stomach, lower back, and extremities. • Poor coordination and problems with balance. Treatment ^ Hypothermia is a serious, complicated condition requiring professional medical assistance. A victim of hypothermia should be treated in a hospital. If you suspect hypothermia/ take the person’s temperature. Take the victim directly to a hospital if it is below 95 F (35 C). If you wist wait for emergency medical help to arrive, you can prevent fuAher' heat, loss by wrapping the person in a warm blanket, making sure you cover the head and neck. Above all, stay calm and handle the persqfh very gently. „ DO NOT rub or massage arms, legs or feet; DO NOT give the person alcohol or drugs; DO NOT raise the legs or place a hot water bottle on, the feet, and DO NOT give hot drinks or hot food. The person must be warmed slowly. If you don’t have blankets, quilts, towels, or other wrapping, lie close to the person, using your own body heat to help keep the victim warm. Prevention Hypothermia can be prevented. Homes should be adequately heated and insulated. Heating costs canb^ kept down by closing off unhecessary rooms and using only one or two. Financial help to pay heating bills is available through state and local assistance programs. Check with your local energy office or utility for information. Also, many utility companies offer home energy audits to help reduce fuel costs. Dress warmly, both during the day and while sleeping. Several layers of lighter weight clothing - or blankets - are better than a single, heavy layer. You can remove or add layers as needed. Don’t wear tight clothing that restricts the blood flow to hands and feet. Consider wearing a hat, even indoors. Nearly half your body’s heat is lost through the head. Also, be sensible when going outdoors. Dress warmly and keep your head, hands and feet dry. While down-filled coats and windbreakers are warm, the only material with insulating properties, even when wet, is wool. Pace your outdoor activities to avoid getting overheated. Eat sensibly. Well-balanced meals, with high energy foods, keep your body’s defense up. Most importantly, keep in touch with relatives and friends, particularly during cold weather. Many communities have phone-in or personal visiting services. Hypothermia is an insidious killer that can be prevented with a little thought and care by each of us. Wakefield presents Christmas programs Wakefield School in Huntly celebrated the last day of school before the Christmas holiday recess with two special festive programs. The first program featured the customs and carols of many lands with singing by the Latin, French, German, Spanish and Russian classes. The evening program began with the traditional procession of students and the reading of St. Luke’s account of the Nativity. The students chosen to lead the procession this year were Matthew Tucker, a senior from Warrenton, who carried the cross, and Melissa Pagano, a freshman from Flint Hill, who read from the Gospel. Acolytes were Christian Kautz-Scavany from Marshall and Michelle Paine from Delaplane. Afterward there, was a violin and cello concert by the four members of the Paine family. Send now for the only book on crime ever written by a dog! r Get hot ' tips on crime prevention! Write to: McGrufT Crime Prevention Coalition Box 6600 Rockville. Md. 20850 TAKE A BITE OUT OF The main feature of the Friday evening program was the performance of the Christmas play, ‘The Talking Animals” by Wakefield’s 7th grade class. This play, written by 7th grade English teacher Pamela Lynn, was based on the legend that the animals present in the manger at the time of the Nativity are able to talk on Christmas Eve each year and relate the wonderful things that they witnessed. The leading roles in the play were taken by Tim Roberts of Paris, Lucia Wilkins of Culpeper, Ben Martin of Shepherdstown and Julie Cudd of Signal Knob. The Friday evening program concluded with a benediction pronounced by the Rev. Albert Verbeke of St. Peter’s Church, Washington, apd a recessional hymn. The music for the program was directed by Bonnie Williams. Custom Framing Original Art Antique Art Gifts Good Designs At Reasonable Prices In the Center of Royal Plaza, Front Royal, 636-3485 Professional , Picture | Framers Association r Joyce Chandler, CPF This was the news In bygone Rappahannock times 20 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Jan. 4,1968, edition Miss Bonnie Heaton Brown was among the 317 candi^ dates for degrees at graduation \exercises Dec. 21, 1967, at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. She received a bachelor of science degree in applied science. Miss Brown is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Brown of Woodville. She is a 1962 gradjwte. of Rappahannock County ^High School. Mr. and Mrs. John Silvey Jr. were awarded first place in the Amissville Ruritan Club Christmas lighting contest. They carried out decorations in all blue lights. In second place was the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Halle, also with lighting done in blue. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Poe were named for third place. 15 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Jan. 4, 1973, edition Wilson Burke of Sperryville has resigned as agent for Virginia state license tags, effective Dec. 31. Mr. Burke expressed his appreciation to the public for its co-operatipp^ during the almost seven ^years he has handled the sale of the tags from his business headquarters, Sperryville Comer Store. No one has been appointed to fill the position. Edward E. Clark Jr., a se Ipecac an essential nursery addition Remember the pill that dropped and was never found? And the roach tablets that have been under the refrigerator for ages? These, along with mothballs, tobacco products and the leaves of some houseplants, are among the poisonous products infants manage to ingest as they creep and crawl around the house. Nationwide, nearly three million childhood poison exposures are reported each year, 20,000 of which involve children under than one year old. In many instances, treatment for poisoning begins with causing the victim to throw up the offending substance. “The safest and most effective agent to induce vomiting in children is syrup of ipecac,” says Dr. William Cook, chairman of the Accident and Poison Prevention Committee of the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. ■' A recent study conducted by poison and medical centers in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. found that syrup of ipecac could be administered safely at home to infants as young as six months, providing recommendations of a poison specialist or physician were followed. “Since some substances such as lye, petroleum products, furniture polish, camphor, lighter fluids or paint products may cause more damage coming up than staying down,” Dr. Cook cautions parents and child guardians to “be sure to call a physician or poison center the minute you suspect a poisonous product may have been swallowed.” In case of a suspected poisoning, parents are advised to call the Emergency Department of their local hospital or the Blue Ridge Poison Center (804-924-5543, call collect) which are staffed around the clock. nior history and political science' major at, Bridgewater College, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall term. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clark Sr of Flint Hill. 10 YEARS AGO * RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Jan. 5, 1978, edition Kenneth Glen Bussey, sonin-law of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Leighty of Flint Hill, has been named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Bussey is a psychology major in his senior year at Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tenn. 5 YEARS AGO RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS From the Jan. 6, 1983, edition After an initial balk, the Rappahannock supervisors dug down into county coffers Monday to find $5,000 they had previously agreed to provide as the local share of costs for the new police and emergency services dispatch center’s communications equipment. The Flint Hill Extension Homemakers Club will meet Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Flo Duvall. Business of vital importance will be discussed. All members and interested persons are urged to attend. In addition to determining whether the substance swallowed is toxic and of sufficient quantity to be harmful, physicians and poison center specialists must evaluate if the substance is' one that can be safely regurgitated. The study, in which the Blue Ridge, National Capital and Maryland poison centers participated, also found that having to purchase ipecac at the pharmacy or obtain it from a hospital sometimes resulted in treatment delays of over an hour. Noting how highly stressful a poisoning incident is for most parents, Scott Wiley, manager of the Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA, cautions them to keep the bottle of ipecac in an easily remembered location. He added that “the parent who has ipecac readily available and is able to act promptly when advised may not only speed treatment but save a harried trip to the hospital.” Of course, he said, it should be stored where children cannot get hold of it accidentally. 009 > Outckstop” standard £ A Little STIHL Goes a i Long Way. The Stihl 009 is a small chain saw that’s big enough on ppwer and performance tbtake care of all your firewood needs. And since it’s a Stihl, you know it will be <; around for a long time to ^ come. $195.00 Reg. $215.00 GETTING THE CHRISTMAS SP.R. Wfmm Teftr a Compton, Anna Finchum and Frances Haney Seand^orn the county s nutrition site made Christina*trees WashrZnntSffreCently The Site- at Trinit-V Church in Washington, offers seniors a chance to socialize and participate m a variety of programs. This month Sandra Richardson will present a talk of illness and disease For information about the Senior Nutrition Program contact Family Guidance Services, 675-3329. / IRS offers tax help Internal Revenue Service estimated 2,750,000 individual income tax returns for 19*7 will lx- filed by Virginians. Approximately 2,800 returns will come from Rappahannock County according to IRS figures. “This year the Tax Reform Act of 1986 will have a major impact on the preparation of tax returns,” said Jack Petrie, IRS District Director in Richmond. “The changes made by the Act are summarized in the tax package and many new publications are available to help Virginians learn more,” he noted. Some of the major changes include: • Reduced tax rates; for 1987 there are only five rates ranging from 11 percent to 35 percent. • Increased exemptions and standard deduction amounts. • Social Security numbers of dependents age five and older must be listed on the tax return. • Certain itemized deductions have been eliminated or reduced. For example, the deduction for sales tax is eliminated and the deductions for consumer or personal interest has been reduced. Most miscellaneous deductions will be deductible if they exceed two percent of adjusted gross income. • Deductions for contributing to an Individual Retirement Account will be limited if an individual is covered by an employer’s plan and has income exceeding certain amounts. The following provisions were eliminated by the Tax Reform Act: the dividend exclusion, the deducNikolakaki on Dean’s List Josephine Nikolakaki has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at Longwood College, tion for a married couple vs hen both work, the charitable deduction for non-itemizers, and the income averaging method to compute tax liabil ity. For more information on the changes, individuals can get Publication 553, Highlights of 1987 Tax 'Changes, or Publication'920, Explanation of the Tax Reform Act of 1986 for Individuals. "V\e suggest Virginians begin Preparing their return earlier than ever before," Mr. Petrie added. This will help people determine if the;\ need additional information or assistance." “The IRS will provide a variety of free tax assistance and we will be expanding our hours of assistance to better help Virginians," Mr. Petrie said. Help will be available at IRS offices throughout the state and by a toll-free tax assistance telephone "service. The hours for the Winchester office are 9:80 a.m.-noon and 12:458:80 p.rn. each Thursday beginning Jan. 7. The toll-free number is 1-800424-1040. Reginning Jan. 23, assis-' tors will be available on the tele-1 phones from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The I ItS said- many answers to general tax questions can be found in the tax package instructions or in more than 90 free IRS publications that can be requester! using the or-‘ der form in the tax package, or by calling 1-800-424-8(576. \ irginians can also use Tele-Tax,1 a service that pi^tvides recorded tax information on topics of general interest. The Tele-Tax telephone number is 1-800-554-4477. A list of the taped tax topics can be found in the instruction package or in Publication 910, “Guide to Free Tax Services.” where she js a sophomore majoring ' in foreign languages. Josephine, an exchange student from Thessoloniki, Greece, is a 1986 graduate of Rappahannock County High School. Her . American host parents are Brad and Dawn Fisher of Washington. BURKE’S STORE Specials,Thursday, Woodville, VA 987-8814 Friday * Saturd»y MEAT SPECIAL: U.S.D.A. Choice ^ Boneless Chuck Roast_$ 1.59 lb. Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper 8 16-oz. Returnable Bottles... $1.89 (p,us Km it: % f . ifc2 '■y***■ < iX& ysol t- Culpeper • Warrenton life ■' ; >,..^. - : ; &§£' Ballet»Tap ’vf' ^ jazz . Char?ctete ,’;r Instruction for , ^M^^i&'or.agfe.ttn^ugh.bdult. • SM| Si-t.£: * ., . ...» « . tltti- ■4a>;.4; at Chestnut Forks C,C /i ' <*£.'•■' i , <V;- m -MS* X ?-b»; vs.. •*V ■ :■ £ «-V V>J8s» id. «

Activities Family Worship Center Pastor Rev. William “Bill” Taylor Phone: 987-8014 Sunday: Monday: Wednesday: <^Thursday: X \ Bible Class. All ages. 9:30 a.m. Adult Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 a.m. Aerobics. All welcome. No charge. 6:30 p.m. Intercessory Prayer 6:25 p.m. Praise Singing 7 p.m. 'Bible Study 7:30 p.m. , Aerobics. AllVelcome. No charge. 6:30 p.m. Youth Night ret and 3rd Tuesday of the month at p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Rt. 522 at Scrabble 1 Pastor: John Warren Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Amissville Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. J. Paul Franklin Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer, Praise and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Rev. Sidney Rodriguez Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a. m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth and Adult Choirs 7:30 p. m. ^ Thursday: W.M.D. Meeting Gid Brown Bible Church Washington Pastor: John K. Burke 703-675-3662 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. ,. . • Worship Service 11 a. m. Youth & Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p. m. Saturday: Men’s Prayer Service 6 p. m. St. Peter’s Catholic Mission Old School Annex Washington Fr. Albert Verbeke, C.I.C.M. Holy Masses: Sundays: 9 a.m. (Sung) and 11 a. m. Sunday School For grades K-6 after the«9 o’clock Mass v For grades 7-10 on Sunday afternoon Mass on weekdays (Monday-Saturday) 8:30 a.m. Holy Days: Mass at 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Communion for the sick and homebound: on Fi Friday, First Saturday and as needed by appoi ment, call 675-3432. Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Sunday: Trinity Episcopal Choir 7:30 p.m. AA 8:30 p.m. Outreach Comm. Meeting 4 p.m. Women’s Fellowship 8 a.m. Epiphany 1 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Scout Troop 123 7 p.m. Wolf and Bear Dens 3:30 p.m. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Webelos 7 p.m. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Danny Dunker Worship Service 7 p.m. Five Fork$ Regular Baptist Pastor: Carl Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. , Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7 p. m. Sperry ville Assembly of God Pastor: Rev. Ray Campbell Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Young People 6 to 7 p.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 6 pxm. Washington Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Larry C. Hovis Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Business Meeting 12 p.m. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday: Choir Practice 6:30 p. m. Sunday School Workers Meeting 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill residents entertain Mrs. Eleanor Timmons, Jim Curtis and Robin Kilpatrick of Leesburg spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis. Mrs. Paul Miller spent the Christmas holiday with her son-inlaw .and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Carl Howell and family at Madison Heights. Mrs. Barbara Gentry and Mrs. Polly Payne were among d'nner guests Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jenkins at Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lillard and family of Etlan called on Mr. and Mrs. Carson Lillard Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Lee spent Sunday with their son-in-law and < daughter Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Spence and Sarah at Harrisonburg. Mr. and Mrs. James Todd and Dawn of Fairfax were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Curtis. Dinner guests Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. William Southard were Richard Menefee, Mrs. Buddy Brown, Miss Melissa Brown. Roger Rutherford and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Jenkins, all of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Southard and Donnie, Rev. and Mrs. Carl Menefee and Destiny, all of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clatterbuck, Heather, Patsy, Bryn and Nathan of Boston, David Menefee of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen Jr. and Robbie. Christmas Eve dinner guests of B. Pol l \ N OIOR Ph..iH-<*x:-8i:i*> Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen Sr. were Rev. and Mrs. Carl Menefee and Destiny of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Brown and Melissa and Roger Rutherford, all of Sperryville, David Menefee of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. William Southard and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen Jr. and Robbie. Mrs. W. J. Kendrick Jr. of Roanoke is a houseguest this w*eek of her sister-in-law Mrs. Roberta Spalding. Keith and Kevin Kinsey of Front Royal spent Thursday to Sunday with their* grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huff. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson on Thursday were Jean Pomeroy of Front Royal and Mindy Patton of Stephens City. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lillard and children of Broad Run visited Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dennis and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dennis and daugh ter Ashlyn of Jackson, S: C., have returned home after spending some time here during the Christmas holiday visiting Mrs. Robert Nethers, Miss Debbie Dennis and other relatives in the area. Tim and Mary Molnar and children Danny and David of Kalamazoo, Mich., spent last week with •Jimmy and Ellen Joback and children here. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCulloch returned home on Monday after visiting relatvies in Roxboro, N.C. Mrs. Ethel Pullen spent Wednesday and ^Thursday with her sister Mrs. Lena Pullen in Winchester. On Sunday Mrs. Pullen was an overnight guest of her daughter Mrs. Kathleen Nicholson in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. A. 0. Smoot Jr. and Scott of Front Royal spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. A. O. * Smoot and Gary. Visiting the Smoots Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot and Krystal of Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crane of Lanham, Md., spent last week at their home here. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb, invites the public to attend. Amy Joback celebrated her 10th birthday on New Year’s Eve with a slumber party at the home of her Sparryville homes welcome guests New Year’s Eve dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Snead at Holiday Inn in Culpeper were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Sanford and Mrs. Lelia Shumate of Orange and Lyle Sanfor^of Texas. Mrs. Walter Robbins and daughter Lydia of Boyce were guests Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson of Fork Union were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown. Mr. Thompson conducted services at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Sunday morning. / Dr. and Mrs. William Kilby and children Christie and Marie of Harrisonburg, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Robertson and / son James of Fredericksburg and Mrs. Margaret Tyus of Richmond were guests during the Christmas holidays of Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Kilby. * Mr. and Mrs. A. Lee Swindler Jr. of Hanbver, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler of Philadelphia and Barbara Dawn Swindler of York were guests for New Year’s Eve of Mrs. Lee Swindler and Mrs. Roy Swindler. B* MB'. R M \ \K\m n:n» Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Brown, Mr. Roger Rutherford and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fox of Midland gave a Christmas dinner and dance Saturday night for about 75 of their family members and friends. Mrs. Ruby Dwyer spent last Friday in Luray visiting relatives. Luncheon guests last Wednesday of Mrs. Fred W. Schaefer were Mrs. James R. Foster, Mrs. H. ^."Sutherland, Mrs. Ruth Richards, Mrs. Gaby Corti and Mrs. Charles H. Estes. Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer and Fred C. Schaefer were dinner guests Sunday evening of Mrs. Lu cille Payne in Madison. Afrs. T. M. Johnston attended a family gathering Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ballard in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. David Clatterbuck of Rix yville were guests Saturday of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Nethers spent the Christmas holidays with Mrs. Lowell Bolyard and family in Solon, Ohio. Wekeend guests of Mr. and Mrs.. Nethers were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bolyard of Keyser, W. Va., and Glenn Bolyard of Fairfax. Mrs. Catherine Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Taylor and daughters Candie and Lorita of Harrisonburg were dinner guests Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wingfield and daughters Denise and Cathy. .Mrs. Wjngffeld, Mrs. -Catherine . Taylor «pd w*»Jbhaiitfc Tayfi* spent th'e'weefcend 1h WiHtamsburjri Cathy ‘Wingfield and her nance Jeff' Bigelow were weekend guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bigelow in New Bern, N.C. parents Jimmy and Ellen Joback. Her guests were Molly Brady of Oakton and Kimberly Brown of Manassas. Mrs. Linda Pierpoint of Alexandria and Mindy Patton of Stephenai City were guests on New YearV Eve of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard.* Miss Heather Aylor was an overnight guest Tuesday and Wednesday of her aunt Mrs. Dorothy Lewis and Karen Corder at Huntly. Karen spent Monday night with Heather at Sperryville. Mrs. Irene Hamilton and Airs. Janet Maness have returned to High Point, N.C., after spending a few days with Mrs. Moffett Brady here and with Mrs. Helen Hamilton at Mt. Jackson. Woodtfille area news 1 B> JI NK TURK Ph»ar9«7-m£ Mr. and Mrs. Emory ,. Conners spent Saturday evening with Mrs^ Lena Cline in Culpeper. Norma Holt spent Wednesday and Thursday with her brother-inlaw and sister Mr. and Mrs. William Ward and family in Boston. \ On Thursday Mrs. Rodney Vbst . and Mrs. Vallie Butler were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Vest in Flint Hill. . ~ *' I % Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon apd children Jack, Ginny and Andyt.of Richmond were overnight guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. Tim and Louise Bondelid spent Sunday with Dan and Jann O’Rear and Jean Chappelle at Damascus, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Beard of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Hawkins were guests Saturday* evening of Mrs. Vallie Butler add Norma Holt. Visiting Mrs. H. B. Winfrey and Mrs. Frank Brown on Tuesday were Mrs. M. T. Cunningham and children Tim, Matt and Becky of Waynesboro. Charles Winfrey of Martjnsburg, W. V^., was a guest Thursday of Sirs'. Winfrey and Mrs. Brtftfnrf. * * *"Mi^ arid Mrs. Johti Creel of Cul- ' peper were dinner guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wayland. RAYMOND B. 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/Washington residents entertain and travel ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax were guests Christinas weekend of ' -Miss Virginia Alexander in Alexan••:*dria. f' Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canova and ’son Edward of Roanoke were over‘might guests Saturday during > ^Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas ■Fairfax. r Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Fairfax i spent New Year’s weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Fairfax in Williamsport, Md. v New Year’s Eve weekend guests ' of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M, Clark, 'Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham and -Miss Edna Kay Eastham were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Slack of Baltimore, *Md. Joining the Clarks and their guests for dinner New Year’s Eve were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons, Robert L. Frazier, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Luncheon guests New Year’s ^Day of the Clarks and their house‘aguests were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Mrs. Ollie Vann of Casileton. ' Dinner guests Dec. 28 of Mr. and Sirs. Bobby Brown and Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Mrs. Brown’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Clark remained as an fcvemight guest. .. Mrs. Frances Eubank and Johnny Eubank had lunch on Wednesday at Country Cookin in -^Culpeper. o New Year’s Eve weekend guests , pf Mrs. Erma Jenkins were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler and sons Jeff and „ -.Philip of McLean. Miss Alissa Butler - is visiting friends in England. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown Sunday *'3n Woodville. Amanda and Bobbie ■ Joe spent Sunday evening with their - 'grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward "M. Clark. Guests during the Christmas hol^iday of Mrs. Mary V. Updike and "'-Miss Phyllis Vemer were Mr. and ‘'Mrs. Raymond Jenkins and daugh' ter Mrs. Susan Fitzgerald and chilvdren Sarah and Jonathan of Suffolk. ",'The Jenkins family also visited Mr. and Mrs. George W.\ Jenkins in T('Sperryville. t J Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy had as their guests for supper Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bankston, Julie and Jonathan of Woodville. Friday night they entertained at supper for Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. On Sunday the Clark family visited Mrs. Agfies Pullen, Mrs. Grace Hawkins, Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and daughters Christy and Pearl at Culpeper. Ike Ralls is a patient in Warren Memorial Hospital, where he is visited daily by his family. Guests during the week of Mrs. Janie Pullen were Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, Mrs. Margaret Jett, Ms. Etta Estes, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Sisk of Nokesville, Jennifer and Jack Pullen of Sperryville, Ms. Sue Pullen, Missy and Dean of Culpeper and Bill Pullen. Dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons were Richie Eastham and Robert L. Frazier. Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crews visited Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Haszard in Great Cacapon, W. Va. On New Year’s Day' Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crews joined Mr. and Mrs. J. Clark Crews and family at Shoney’s in Manassas for breakfast and then went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Baber and family in Brandywine, Md., for a family get-together. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindstrom spent from Sunday until Tuesday with his daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Ted Eanes in Martinsville, Va. Guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Keyser at The Oaks were James Houk and Albert Laudie of Springfield. Their Sunday guests were Mrs. Mary O’Bannon and Mrs. Gault of Amissville. Miss Kimberly Hawkins of Springfield spent from Thursday until Sunday with her grandmother Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Hawkins were her granddaughter Mrs. Judy Deal and Jonathan and Jamie of Hurtle. Jamie stayed over Monday with her greatgrandmother. y • Roger Hawkins ana Mrs. Annie Hawkins took Mrs. Hawkins’ brother George Bemette of Front Royal to McGuire Hospital in Richmond to be admitted for observation Dec. 29. Mrs. Ned Settle and son Jimmy spent Christmas week with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs.. John Moulis in Silver Spring, Md. William Settle, grandson of Mrs. Ned Settle, spent the Christmas and New Year holidays with his mother Mrs. Stella Russell in Rhode Island. Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Arlington was a Christmas guest of her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley. The Weakleys and Mrs. Carroll had Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and sons Gregg, Philip and Derek' in Woodville. Saturday the Weakleys entertained the Daczewiz family at dinner, and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Weakley and Mrs. Carroll had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Huffman in Luray. The Weakleys accompanied Mrs. Carroll to her home in Arlington Dec. 28. Mrs. L. J. Turner spent the Christmas holiday with her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. William S. Dewhirst, Ann Dudley and Scott in Richmond. On Monday Mrs. Turner was a luncheon guest of Mrs. Frances Bradford in Flint Hill. Mrs. Charlie Burke was a luncheon guest Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Burke in Front Royal. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Burke and Andy Burke. Mrs. Charlie Burke spent from Sunday until Tuesday with the John Metzger family in Lorton. Other guests of the Metzgers were Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Burke of Warrenton and Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Burke and daughters of Woodbridge. Ashton Burke of Warrenton and 1 Mr. and Mrs. Silas Beahm Jr. recently visited Mrs. Charlie Burke. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bailey and daughter Kirsten of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Cameron and children of Front Royal. They all enjoyed dinner at Country Coolan in Culpeper. The Campbells’ son Danny Campbell of Front Royal had lunch with them Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Jenkins were overnight guests Christmas Eve of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Luther Campbell in Amissville. Roger Menefee and Joyce Ann spent Monday with Mrs. Buddy Brown, Miss Melissa Brown, Mrs. Charles Brown and Angela Brown. When we encourage others, we are also encouraged. - Have a good week'v Watson named to dean’s list Dawn Elaine Watson has been named to the Dean’s List at Bridgewater College for the fall term, Dr. Dale V. Ulrich announced recently. Dr. Ulrich is 'the college’s Acting Dean for Academic Affairs. To be named to the college’s Dean’s List, A student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.2 of a possible 4.0. All Bridgewater College Dean’s List students are also included in The National Dean’s List, a publication recognizing outstanding scholastic achievement by college students nationwide. Miss Watson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pendleton of Sperryville. She is a senior at Bridgewater, majoring in history,' political science and French. No one faces cancer alone Call us. I AMERICAN CANCER SOCKTY 1-800 552 7996 THE MISER’S MATTRESS DISTRIBUTORS SAVE 40 to 80% UVtfgTRUCKLOAD ' Yfc* SALE i'-t'-. ..>.I TWIN 59" each piece FULL 149" set QUEEN 199" set STEARNS & FOSTER CLOSEOUT SALE! QUEEN S£T 499" WINCHESTER 1869 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Corner of Featherbed Lane and Pleasant Valley Road 1-600-222-0831 •$1.00 BED FRAME w/ purchase of matching sets •IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ON MOST BEDDING •FREE REMOVAL OF ALL OLD BEDDING SOMMA « .Spring, Air v v 9 Upcoming Events Literacy Volunteers to meet Rappahannock Literacy Volunteers will hold their monthly meeting Friday, Jan. 8, at 9 a.m. in the Trinity Parish Hall. Anyone wishing help in improving reading skills will be cordially welcomed. Quaker meeting v There is an hour of silent worship on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Middle Street Gallery. Aerobic and flexercise classes An eight-week series of aerobic dance classes will begin Thursday, Jan. 7. Evening classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 o’clock at the'elementary school. Afternoon rlannfn will be held Wednesdays and Fridays at the flint Hill fire hall. Class fee is |35 for twice a week and $45 for unlimited attendance. Flexercise classes will resume Monday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at the elementary school. Class fee is $25 for eight weeks, or the class can be included under unlimited aerobics. Contact Rose Ann Sharp at 6753887 for more information. NSDAR to meet The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, will meet at the Culpeper United Methodist Church Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. A panel of exservicewomen will speak on “Women in Service, Past, and Present.” Mrs. Douglas D. Fairfax, Regent, will preside. Free ‘heart to heart9 program “Heart to Heart,” an educational meeting for people with heart disease and members ot their families, will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fauquier Hospital Educational Center. Dr. Dave Snyder will speak about how to motivate yourself towards healthy living. The free program is co-sponsored by Fauquier Hospital and the American Red Cross. Karate classes at CCLC . Children’s karate classes will be held at the Child Care and Learning Center each Wednesday, Jan. 13-March 30, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost of the 12-week series will be $65. Karate suits are available. Call the Center at 675-3237 for registration or additional information. Post 1150 to meet The Rappahannock County Post 1150 will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Sperryville. ARB to meet The Architectural Review Board will meet Thursday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m. in the courthouse. Interested persons are urged to attend. Heart Association Board meeting The board of the Rappahannock Unit of the American Heart Association will meet Friday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jon Heddleston in Sperryville. All members are urged to attend and to bring a covered dish for the kick-ofTdinner. Nelhers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle include Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Clinedmst, pastor, invites the public to attend. » County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 10, as follows: Flint Hill at 9:00 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m., with Communion and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb, pastor, invites the public to attend. No opefiing at Middle St. Due to a publicity error a scheduled show at Middle St. Gallery will not be held. The gallery will be closed during January and will reopen in February. Future shows will be announced. No coffeehouse There will be no coffeehouse at the Middle St. Gallery this Saturday. The next scheduled coffeehouse will be held the second Saturday in February. Woodville Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m., guest speaker Tom Wiles Extension conferences set The 28th Virginia Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show will be held Jan. 19, 20, 21 at the Richmond Marriott. National Farmers’ Direct Marketing Conference will held Jan. 21-23 at Williamsburg. The 1987/88 Commercial Small Fruits School has been, rescheduled to Jan. 19 and will be held at the Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center, off Rt. 522 and Rt. 604, two miles south of Front Royal. All participants must pre-register to reserve a place for lunch. Registration fee is $6 per person. This covers the cost of morning coffee, juice, doughnuts, lunch and handout materials. I For complete information about any of the conferences, or to pre( register, call the Rappahannock Extension Office, 675-3619. ‘The Witches of Eastwick9 The movie The Witches of Eastwick will 'be playing at the Gay Street Theatre on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9 and 10, at 7:30 each evening. Three, suburban women (Susan Sarandon, Cher and Michelle Pfeiffer) who happen to be witches make a wish for a knight-on-acharger kind oCguy. They get Jack Nicholson. Leering, randy and zesty, Nicholson supplies this nicely shot film with^an exhilarating power-of-presence. The movie is rated R. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Library shows Davenport’s ‘Goose Girl’ “The Goose Girl,” one of a series of Grimms Brothers fairy tales filmed by Tom Davenport, will be presented Saturday, Jan. 9, at 10 a.m. on the upper level of the John Barton Payne Building, Courthouse Square Warrenton. The videocassette presentation is co-sponsored by the children’s department of the Fauquier County Public Library and the Optimist Club of Warrenton-Fauquieer County. The 20-minute film is a story of endurance and the Ultimate triumph of virtue through honorable means. It is one of a series for children to be presented Saturday mornings. For additional information call the children’s department, 847-8760.

A bit of this, a dab of that By SANDRA RICHARDSON Extension Agent Many people worry about having too much sugar, salt and fat in their diets.1 But it’s hard to limit them because they add so much flavor to foods. However, it's still possible to■ have a healthy yet tasty diet. Spices and herbs will keep food from tasting flat and flavorless. For example, use more savory or biting spices and herbs if salt must be cut back. These include black pepper, garlic powder, curry powder, cumin and dill seeds, basil, ginger, coriander, onion, tarragon and oregano. Sweet spices reduce the amount of Sugar needed in foods. These include cinnamon, cloves, allspice, tamper, cardamon, anise, fennel and mint Herbs and spices are naturally low in calories, fat. sodium and cholesterol. Oil-rich seeds, such as poppy and sesame, have a moderate amount of calories, but most recipes don't call for seeds. Spices are generally grouped by strength. Those with strong or dominant flavors include bay leaf, cardamon. curry, ginger, pepper, mustard, rosemary, and sage. Medium flavors are basil, celery seeds and leaves, cumin, dill, fennel, French tarragon, garlic, majoram, mint, oregano, savory, thyme, and turmeric. Delicate flavors include burnet, chervil, chives and parsley. Be careful when adding papery f spices, such as red and black pepper, 1 mustard and paprika. One teaspoon can flavor six servings. Consider the flavor of the main food ingredient in the recipe. In general, the weaker the flavor of the food, the less seasoning is needed to give a balanced flavor. Be conservative with an herb or spice until familiar with it. Start with a pinch. You can always add 'V'A more, but can’t remove it once it is added to the food. ,« tr'esh herbs generally require three times as much as dried herbs, with the exception of tarragon. For this herb, twice as much in its fresh state is required. The following recipes can be enjoyed without the worry of excess salt, raw sugar and fat in the diet. Spaghetti with Mushroom Sauce 3 tablespoons corn oil margarine 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms .. 1 3 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can (1 pound) tomatoes * 1 can (6 ounces) unsalted tomatopaste 1/2 cup water Sugar substitute to equal 1 tablespoon sugar '■> 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon basil '-*/ 1/4 teaspoon oregano *• 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 package (8 ounce®) dry spaghetti, cooked without salt. Melt margarine in large skillet. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients ex&pt for spaghetti. Cover and summer over low heat 2 hours, stirring occasionally. If sauce appears too thick, add additional water. Remove baj^ leaf. Serve over spaghetti. ;i EXTRA IQ\ jwg FOOD LION •j Prices in this ad good thrt Sunday, January 10. 1988 We Reserve The Right Ta Limi Quantities On Alt items. J USDA Choice Beef Full Cut Boneless ROUND STEAK* Lb. Genuine Idaho POTATOES IBahoi^ GWUWf { ■IDAHO \ POTATOES Fresh Green Beans Or Yellow Squash/ Red Ripe Tomatoei i NAVEL* ORANGES Stew Beef $1«8. Extra Lean Coca Cola 99* 2 Liter Caffeine Free Coke, Cherry Coke, Coke Classic, Diet Coke, Caffeine Free Diet Coke Budweiser Beer $10*9 Pkg. of 24 • 12 Oz. Cans - Reg. & Lt. Pkg. of 24 • 12 Oz. Cans* Busch Beer Pkg. of 24 • 12 Oz. Cans** Natural Light Del Monte 1f » II 16 Oz. - Cut Or French Style Green Beans/Whole Kernel Or Cream Style Corn/17 Oz. Sweet Peas Hunts Manwich zesta Saltines I i uiei Doy-Mr-uee ^^1 Pizzas i mu. 1 Lb. • Keebler 10 0z. Frozen - Cheese/Hamburger/ Pepperoni/Sausage/Sausage A Pepperoni/ Vegetable t Easy-On Spray Starch 99< 22 Oz. • Lemon Spaghetti Sauce 99* 27.5 Oz. - Traditional Reg. Or Meat Hunt’s ' * Lynden Farms Potatoes 2/89° 20 Oz. - Frozen Shoestring * Hartz Cat Litter 10 Lb. Pork & Beans . pork’n bean *•' TOMATO SAuC **f •» ** o; iki 3/99 Phillip’s - 16 Oz. •5$ r Banquet e Frozen Entrees: $]691 2 Lb. • Charbroil Patty/Macaroni A Cheese/Salisbury Steak/Turkey -•£. 28 Oz. • Chicken A Dumplings/ Mostaccoili . ~ ' Alpo | Dog Food £ 3/$1 ? 14 Oz. • Chopped Beef/Beef/Dlstfncthrt Beef/Chicken/Chunk Chicken Stew/Distinctive Chicken/Mstincthw Chicken Stew/Lite Beef/Lite Chicken/ Lite Liver/Llver/Dlstinctlve Liver . uiu *»aieiiuu nudu, iowne uenier, 340 Remount Road, Gateway Plaza Shopping Fried Rice 1/4 cup corn oil 3 tablespoons chopped onion 3 tablespoons chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup uncooked raw rice 1/2 cup unsalted cooked and diced chickenjjor turkey 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika Heat oil in skillet. Add onion, celery, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook until onion is tender. Follow package directions for rice, omitting salt. Add rice and continue to cook until rice is slightly browned. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and heat through. Chicken Orange 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange peel 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2'/2-pound frying chicken, cut in pieces, skinned 1 tablespoon com oil 1/2 cup water l‘/2 cups orange juice Sugar substitute to equal 2 T. brown suear 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Combine flour, orange peel, paprika and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons flour mixture and coat chicken with remainder. Brown chicken in oil in large, heavy skillet. More oil may be added if needed. Pour off fat. Add water. Cover and Simmer over low heat 30 minutes or until tender. Remove chicken to warm serving platter. Pour off drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Return these 2 tablespoons of drippings to skillet. Add reserved seasoned flour mixture. Blend well. Add orange juice, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Serve chicken topped with orange sauce and pecans. Marinated Brussels Sprouts 4 cups whole or halved brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh dill 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon lemon juice Pepper Steam the brussels sprouts for 35 minutes, until bright green and just tender crisp. Plunge into cold water to stop the cooking. Drain. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour the mixture over the brussels sprouts. Marinate the sprouts at least 6-8 hours. Orange/Gingered Beets 2 tablespoons melted com oil margarine 6 cups diced cooked beets 1 cup orange juice 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced Combine beets and margarine in skillet. Combine orange juice and ginger. Pour over beets. Cook only until heated thoroughly. Apple Crisp 4 cups tart apples, pared, sliced 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice Brown sugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup.old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoop ground nutmeg 3 tablespoohs margarine. 1. Place apples in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan. 2. Mix water and lemon juice, pour over apples. 3. Mix sugar, flour, oats and spices. 4. Add margarine to dry mixture, mix until crumbly. 5. Sprinkle crumbly mixture evenly over apples. 6. Bake at 350 degrees F. (moderate oven) until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. AmissviUe news B> mhk hsiib u:k IMm^WT-WIO Rev. Larry Hovis of Washington ! visited Mrs. Charlie Compton and J Mrs. Anna Fincham Saturday af- ; temoon. The community was saddened to • hear of the death of Charlie Comp- i ton, a farmer and a mail carrier, who ! was living at the Culpeper Health ! Care Center. He was an active mem- 1 her of the Amissville Fire Depart- J ment and the Ruritan Club. f Miss Mary Miller Wood of Washington visited Mrs. Charlie Compton \ and Mrs. Anna Fincham Saturday, , and brought Mrs. Compton a lovely ; container of chrysanthemums on be- > half of the Ida Wood Adult Sunday ! School class of the Washington Bap- ! tist Church.

Holiday busy for Boston families We welcome to our area Dennis Tate who has been appointed new postmaster and assumed his duties Dec. 19. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Thornhill and Brittany of Culpeper entertained Dec. 20 at their annual preChristmas family gathering. Joining other members of the family were Mrs. Cary Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thornhill and Melanie and Mr. and Mrs. David Thornhill, Elaina and Lauren and Carl. Rev. and Mrs. Charles Clinedinst spent Christmas Day with his mother Mrs. Louise Clinedinst in New Market. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on 615 during the holidays were Mrs. Lucille Peregory, Mr. anchMrs. Bill Peregory, Missy and Joel of Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke of Rophelle, Johnny Bragg of Viewtown, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peregory of Rixeyville, Nancy Wharton of Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier. Mrs. Peregory’s aunt Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperry ville spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with the family. Mrs. Leo Wood of Reva Route spent Christmas Day with Mr. and., Mrs. Ashby Wayland in Washington. Christmas Eve dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade, Ashby Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. J. 1^. Peyton and Carolyn, all of Culpeper. Mr. Frazier’s sister Mrs. Alvin Atkins of SperryvlHe was an overnight guest New Year’s Eve. Mr. and Mrs. F. t| Buswell had as their New Year’s ^holiday guests Mr. and Mrs. Rick Buswell and family of Houston, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. David Buswell and family of Yorktown. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Hetzer entertained Several hunting guests on New Year’s Day. , Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and Peggy were Mr. and Mrs. John Parks and^Rec gymnastics The Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department will hold a screening session Jan. 11 from 6-6:30 p.m. it" the Warrenton National Guard Armory for any girls, age seven and older, who have not previously participated in the Department’s gymnastics program. The •f~T B* MARIK K. ATKINS Phont* 987-8802 Henry Fincham of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fincham of Leon and Carter White. Other guests during the holidays were Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fincham, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Fincham and Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Fincham, all of Culpeper. Glenn Cave and his daughter Tonya, accompanied by Raymond Fincham and Carter White, spent Sunday with his father E. A. Cave in Stanley. About 40 members of the Butler family were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs for their -pre-Christmas party on Dec. 20. David Sisk and son Nathan of 707 were guests Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson in Flint Hill. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sutton, who are the new owners of Meadowood. Best wishes for continued success to Michele Frazier and Tonya Cave, students at Rappahannock High School, who attained the honor roll last month. Mrs. Edna Kling recently received a plaque for her outstanding services w'ith Hospice of Rapidan, an organization which serves Rappahannock, Madison, Orange and Culpeper counties. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Meredith and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Meredith and their families of Leon visited Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Nicholson and family on 615 during the holidays. screening will determine into which level of the progressive program each child should be placed. Registration will be accepted on site following the screening. Classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 12, and run through March 11. For more information, contact Rhonda Cole or Kay Shackelford at the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department, 349-1910, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Trees offered by Foundation The National Arbor Day Foundation is giving 10 free trees to each person who becomes a Foundation member during January. The free trees are part of the Foundation’s effort to promote tree planting throughout America. A Sugar Maple, White Flowering Dogwood, Pin Oak, White Pine, Red Maple, Birch, American Redbud, Sijver Maple, Red Oak, and Colorado Blue Spruce tree will be given to members joining this month. These trees were sele*#sd to provide benefits every season of the year: lovely spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors and winter berries and nesting sites for songbirds, according to fTrf » . ADVERTISING ; [ DEADLINES t LOCAL ' [ DISPLAY ADVERTISING . > ■Rappahannock News Ads, Tuesday, 12 noon < < Combo Ads , (one or more papers) < Monday, 3 p.m. < < Real Estate Combo Ads < Friday, 4 p.m. 4 CLASSIFIED < ADVERTISING < < Rappahannock News 4 Tuesday, 12 noon ^ Horse & Farm ,r 4 Monday, 12 noon 4 Combo Classified Display4 Monday, 3 p.m. 4 Combo Word Ads 4 Monday, 5 p.m. 4 the Foundation. The six to 12-inch trees will be shipped postage paid with enclosed planting instructions at the right time for planting this spring. The Foundation makes its spring shipments between Feb. 1 and May 31, depending on the local climate and this year’s weather. The National Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is working to improve the quality of life throughout the country by encouraging tree planting. The Foundation will give the 10 free trees to each member contributing $10 during January. To become a member of the Foundation and to'receive the free trees, a $10 membership contribution should be sent to Ten Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebr. 68410, by Jan. 31. Eileen M. Day realtor PRICE OF OV ERPRICING When you decide to sell your home, the single most important factor in the sale is PRICE. The way you use your price-setting power will determine several factors: how quickly the house will sell, how difficult it will be to find a qualified buyer, and how much profit you stand to gain. What happens if the price you set is too high? Consider the serious homeseeker whose requirements your house can fill. Suppose there are three such houses available in the area, and the other two carry more realistic price tags. Will that potential buyer even take the time to view yours? It's not healthy, financially, for a home to sit unsold for a long period of time. The first month of iniital exposure to the market is generally considered "prime time" for obtaining the best price. Residential real estate specialists agree that very often the first offer received turns out to be the best one. Don’t lose this window of opportunity by overpricing. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate please drop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone: 6753033. We’re here to help. Real Estate Obituaries James G. Riley James Gordon Riley, 78, a retired Culpeper County fanner, died Dec. 28 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. The son of Gordon and Lillie , Brown Riley, he is survived by a* brother John Riley, Culpeper, and six sisters, Annie Moser, Boise, Idaho, Kathrine Sprague, Alexandria, Mabel Denny, Baltimore, Lucille Woglkowear, Alpena^ Mich., - Lottie Perryman and BiHy Leake, Culpeper. A graveside service was conducted Dec. 30 at Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper, by Rev. Garland Hines. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME ‘ “The Horn* of Thoughtful Service” Phone 825-2361 Culpeper CEMETERY MEMORIALS Katie Owen Katie Jordan Owen, 93, died Jan. 2 at Rutherford’s Rest Home in Front Royal, where she had been a resident. Mrs. Owen was bom Oct. 18, 1894, in Sperryville, the daughter of William A. and Martha Hudnall Jordan. A retired school teacher, she was a past vice president and historian of the United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter, and a member of the Front Royal United Methodist Church. Her husband Otis 0. Owen Sr. predeceased her. She is survived by ane son Otis 0. Owen Jr. of Annaniale and three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Jan. 5 at the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Dwight Wadsworth. Burial was in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Webster, Peter Heichler, Jon Gettman, J. H. Downing, J. D. White and B. Ney Scheuer. Robert Hunter Robert “Bob” Hunter, 69, of White Shop, died Dec. 3i at the Camelot Hall Nursing Home in Salem. A native of Rappahannock County, he was a laborer at Bingham & Taylor Foundry. Survivors incliide five sisters, Sara Jane Hunter of Catlett, Essie Mae Hunter of Boston, Virginia Hunter of Washington, D.C., Bert Noakes and Liz Robinson of Culpeper, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Shiloh BaptistrChurch, Woodville, by Rev. George 0. Dean of Front Royal. Interment will be at the family section of the church cemetery. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Bertha Hudson Bertha Gore Hudson, 87, died Jan. 1 at her residence in Culpeper after a short illness. Mrs. Hudson was a native of Rappahannock County and had lived in Culpeper for many years. She was a member of the Culpeper Baptist Church. She was the widow of Lucian B. Hudson. Survivors include tllree sisters, Anna Mae Crawford of Culpeper, Mary V. Downey of Alexandria and Nellie G. Wells of Wheaton, Md., three brothers, Charles D. Gore of Lignum, William A. (lore and Robert C. Gore of Culpeper, and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was conducted Jan. 4 at Clore Funeral Home by Rev. James Crane of Culpeper. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Culpeper. t +CONVALESS The Plains Pharmacy Home Health Equipment (800) 23 7-5717 The Plains. VA Rappahannock Business & Service Directory Next Deadline January 27 Call 675-3338 to place your ad! Only $3.50 per week for a 1 inch space! Call about our combination rates u/ith The Fauquier Democrat, The Clarke Courier, Loudoun Times-Mirror, and The Reston Times 13 WEEK CONTRACT ********* ALUMINUM 0* VINYL SIDING Cutters, Shutters ' Soffit and Fascia BLUE RIDGE HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. Culpeper S47-J448 Antiques COUNTRY HERITAGE Antiques and Crafts Comer of Middle Sc. and Main Washington, Va. 675-3738 Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. ************** The Washington * Antiques Center. Inc. J Antiques St Collectible* Corner of Porter St (*•> Street* ♦ Washington. V A 675-3223 J ^ Fri. thru Sun. ^ ************** *' RUSSELL AUTOMOTIVE Ainamotveparfe&equpment 732 East Man SCLuay.Va 703-743-4551 Hours Mon-Fri 7 30am-6pm Sat 6a m -3pm. i Building 7 / Supplier V Cherry Slreel Building Supply Corp See Us Fof All Your Building Supply Needs 825-0397 Brandy Station Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat 7:30-5 00 Closed Sunday D«9tinctive Haodmat>e Kitchens Libraries Bathrooms Mantles and F orma' Wall Panelirrq Fine Reproduction Forndure you musr see our Showroom ■ Country CuplMxink.LTD Tr* P ains Va 221'' '03 2b3 S94/ \Copier 7 ) Service \ COPY SERVICE AVAILABLE Copies while you wait IlK Rappabamuirti flttoi Ma-f St*w Way mquyi j Dentist ^ I $ W.N. 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Classified Advertising Your Action Number 675-3338 CLASSIFIED INDEX GENERAL CLASSIFIED 1 Antiques 2 Auctions 3 Bustness Opportunities 4 Child Sarvtcas 5 Child Cere Wanted 6 Commuters Comer 7 Crafts-a-Pienty 8 Building Matenets 9 Construction Equip 10 Farm Equip Supplies •12. Firewood for Sale 13 Garage & Yard Sales 14 Garden Equ^yProduc® 15 Giveaways 20 Happy Ads 21 Happy Birthdays a* 22 Morse A Farm Directory 23 Horses for Sale 24 Household items-Sale 25 Instruction 40 Livestock for Sale 41 Lost A Found 42 Mtsc for Sale/Rent 43 Mtsc Wanted 44 MoWeHomesSaleRent 45 Musical Instruments A Equipment 46 Office Equipment 47 Personals 50 Pets 51 Recreational Equip 60 Rentals - Apts 61 Rentals - Business 62 Rentals - Houses 63 Rentals - Rooms 64 Rentals - Land 65 Rentals - Vacation 66 Rentals - Wanted 67 Real Estate - Wanted 68 Real Estate Sale by Owner 69 Real Estate - For Sale 70 Roommates Wanted Available 71 Services Business 72 Services • Farm 73 Services Home Improvements 74 Services ■ Personal | 75 Services - Misc 76 Swap A Trade 77 Tnbutes A Thanks EMPLOYMENT 100 Employment Services 101 Help Wanted 102 HelpW - Domestic 103 Help W -Farm Garden 110 Positions Wanted NOTICES & ANNOUNCEMENTS 125 Business Notices 126 Bids 4 Proposals 127 Legal Notices AUTOMOTIVE 200 Vehicles tor Sale 201 Motorcycles 202 Mechanic s Delight 203 Parts 4 Accessories 204 Recreational Vehicles 205 Boats 4 Accessories 250 Too Late to Classify Antiques 1 Antique and used Onental rugs wanted Any size, condition Pay top dollar 703-548-5881 SPERRYVILLE ANTIQUE MARKET Special January Sales Winter Hours Saturday & Sunday 10a.m.-5p.m. Antiques, Collectibles. Country Farm Tables For information call 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Child Care 5 Wanted Non-smoking babysitter wanted tor 10 month old Preferably located between Amissville and Rappahannock County Elementary Please call 703 937-5514 after 5:30p m Building 8 Materials All Steel clear-span building sale! 30x40x 1 0 - $4,990 . 40x5Ox 10 - $6.390.. 40x60x10 - $7,490 . 50x100x12 - $12,990 . 60x100x12 - $14,990 . 80x100x14 - $19,990 All prices P O B Factory- other sizes. Call 1 800 223-8028 Inventory Sales Kohler sinks, tubs, toilets, bidets, faucets, etc. 703-3911510 Construction 9 Equipment Steel Buildings40x75x12. $3.14 sq 7t., 50x100x16 $2 87 sq ft . 60x100x16 $2 69 sq. ft., 70x100x14 $2.50 sq. ft., 100x100x14 $2 39 sq ft. Allied Steel 1-800 6354141. Farm Equip. 10 and Suppliea Hay. Excellent quality First cut Grass clover hay 9.1°o crude protein. 55 TDN. 93 VPI energy index rating $1 50 bale Will store Flint Hill. 703 6753137 Hay, Straw, Sawdust. Punna feed Cassidy Brothers Farm. 703-777-5134. Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm Round Bales. Call Dennis Mummert. 703 364-1241 Firewood 12 for Sale Firewood, 100% seasoned hardwood, cut. split, and delivered. $85 cord. Unsplit $65 cord. 703-636-1907. L.S. Tree Service, firewood. $95 cord. Dry or green Call 703 987-8796. Seasoned hardwood. $90 per cord; $50 per ' 2 cord; mixed $80 per cord Call 703987-8297 Seasoned Oak and Hickory Delivered!! Call 703 636-3861. Happy Ada 20'* Camille’s Flowers for all occasions •Weddings •Dinner Parties •Office •Special Events •Gifts Main Street Washington. Va. 703/675-3757 New Year "Birthday Girl" Lordy Lordy HELENA You're getting closer to 40, but wish you a Happy Birthday anyway! Inflation Fighter * Pre Pay Your Classified Ad And Deduct 25C from rates below ftappatjannocfa ihtos CLASSIFIED ORDER BLANK Name___ Address___ City --State_Zip__ Classification____ Copy I To Run_weeks 11S2 charge Der *ee« (o> nr-g do« r’u'^De' rec es I RATES (Per insertion) CLASSIFIED WORD AD: 20 words (or less). $4.40 15c each additional word Save 25c when you pay in advance CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: Per column inch. $5.30 HORSE & FARM DIRECTORY: Word ad (20 words or less). $20.00 75c each additional word Display type--Per column inch. $24.00 TRIBUTES & THANKS: $5.50 minimum ($3.25/inch) • GENERAL INFORMATION ERRORS - No adjustment will be made on errors that do not materially affect the value of the advertisement. All errors must be reported by the Monday (5:00p.m.) following the date of publication Prepayment is required for some classifications and types of ads Call for us further information. AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadlines for that issue. At the time of placing your ad. it will be read back to you fpr any corrections you may want to make Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make a change call us at once! MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 Attn: Classified Adv. Dept. Instruction 25 Train to be a TRAVEL AGENT TOUR GUIDE AIRLINE RESERVATIONS Suit locally, full time/ part-time. Train on live airline computers. Home ttudy and resident training. Financial aid available. Job placement assistance. National Hdqtrs. Lighthouse Pu, FI. ( A.C.T. TRAVEL SCHOOL * 1-800-327-7728 Accredited member N.H.S.C. Livestock for Sale 40 Purebred Angus Bulls. Some sired by Pine Drive Ray T (Cannon. Castleton. Va. 7CK3 937-4900 or James Gannon. 703 9374700 17 Pigs for sale 10 week^, 'tld. Call after 4p.mT 03 364-1082 Lost and Found 41 If You have found or lost a dog or cat, call Pet Registry anytime 703 547-2298 Animals available for adoption Lost - Gold earring on Gay or Mam Street, Wednesday. Dec 30. Call Brenner. 703 675-3111. Misc. for » 42 - Sale/Rent Babyland Sale, cribs from $159.99 including mattress Specializing in baby furniture and accessories Hours: Monday through Saturday 9 to 5: Friday nights until 6 Babyland. Weems Lane (Pineville Plaza). Winchester, Virginia. 703-665-1899 5 Aluminum Mag Slots, with tires $500. Call 703 635-4226 Ask for Windle. Epson Equity PC System— 640KB RAM memory, two 360K DD floppy drives. MS-DOS. GW-Basic. CGA color card, color monitor, clock calendar battery, printer ports, serial port. Multi-Mate word processing, Lotus 123 spreadsheet, prmtmaker. and star Gemini 10x NLQ printer. All this for only $1750 Call 703-777-7020, Four White spoke 8 lug wheels and tires. $400: Ford 1972 429 engine. 68.000 miles. $300; Also 1969 pull camper, sleeps 8. stove and refrigerator, good condition. $600 703 987-9103. has recorder. ask for Bob. Half price Fantastic deal1 Our best large flashing arrow sign $299! Lighted, non-arrow $289! Unlighted $249! Free letters! See locally. Call today! Factory direct. 1 800 423-0163, anytime. Meachanics tool sets from $175 to $375 703 9375439 Swimming Pools, $999 Factory leftover, 1987 models. Big 19X31 O D , 15X24 swim area. Comes complete with deck, fence, liner, filter and ladder Installation available. Limited supply, call now 1-800262-3047 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which ^appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $8 for 5x7 and $1 2 for 8x10. 703/675-3349 FRIGIDAIRE LITTON MICROWAVE JENN-AIR Quality appliances at real savings Mlsc. for 42 Sale/Rent Tobacco-Chew or smoke a pipe? Big bargains on sweet chewing snuff smokeless, twist, plug, pipe smoking Free sample. Write today Stokers. Dresden. TN 38225 Top of the line Fisher Wood Stove Will heat large house Used twice. $475 703-554-9004 Unlimited Free Kodak film, plus free 35MM camera with warranty Toll free. 1800-433-6312. (24 hours). Upright Frost free freezer. $300 Antique Singer sewing machine. $200 6 piece Minton china set. $175. Call 703 675-3267. Mobile Homes- 44 Sale/Rent New & Used mobile homes New homes start at $16,900 and up We have double wides on our sales lot Used homes start at $1,900 and up Located Rt ?9 and Rt.666. Culpeper. Monday-Saturday, 8-6; Sundays 12-6 Virginia Mobile Homes. Call 703 825-2446. A new Claylon 28X56 super home has |ust arrived -at Clayton Mobile Homes. Thjs beautiful living room with bay windows is hilighted by a warm fireplace. Built-in hutches in the dining room Plenty of room in our eat-ip kitchen for Mom to move around Go out your sliding glass doors on the rear and enioy your view The bedrooms are large and spacious We have 5 double wides to choose from Our 14 wide homes are priced to sell less than $200 a month. Dont pay your landlord, own your own No down payment if you own your dwn land We finance well and septic Only at Clayton Homes of Harrisonburg. Route 33 east across from K-Marl or Call Rob. Tom or Anthony at 703-434-6961. Double Wide 24X40 $16,995. Clayton Homes, Harrisonburg, VA. Across from K-Mart. No phone calls, please Musical Instr. 45 & Equipment SPECIAL MARTIN "STRAT" STYI.F. GITTARX w hardshell case Retail $351.00 (H R PRIC K $209.00 C ulpeper Music ( uI pi per Va 703 825-1331 Office 46 Equipment Epson Equity PC System— 640KB RAM memory. two 360K DD floppy drives. MS-DOS, GW-Basic, CGA color card, color monitor, clock, calendar battery. printer ports, serial port. Multi-Mate word processing, Lotus 123 spreadsheet, printmaker. and star Gemini 10x NLQ printer All this for only $1750 Call 703-777-7020 Personals 47 A wonderful family experience Australian, European, Scadinavian High School Exchange Students arriving in August. Become a Host Family for American Intercultural Student Exchange Call 1 800 SIBLING Medical Insurance forms piling up'7 We can help Professional filing service Call MCPS, Inc for brochure (703)476-5609 1988 Losers Wanted Lose up to 29 pounds, inches, cellulite this month! Doctor recommended on TV Free shipping I ve losl over 50 pounds myself 612-642-1915 Services To Abused Families, Inc. Providing battered Women Alternatives tor Safety For help or information call: 349-0309 or 825-TURN SURPRISE! A BELLYDANCER tfor vpur party! uassy, arroraaDie 5. 15 or 25 minute shows by "ANTHEA". 703/923-4030 Pets 50 Lhasa Apsos pups, born November 1. first shots and wormed Call 703 6753572 after 6p.m. 1 male and 1 female registered Yorkshire puppies 7 weeks old with all shots $500 each. Call 703/3474901 evenings; 703/3491969 days. Pets 50 Two Purebred blue tick hounds 6 months old. $100 each 703/439-3306. Yellow Neped Amazon Parrotts, talking, very tame, with cage, $900. 703/3491974. Rentals - 60 Apartments Available January 31st, 2 bedroom duplex, dishwasher, CAC, hardwood floors, $560/month. Convenient to Warrenton, Culpeper, Manassas. 703/4392898. Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 and 1 2 bath townhouse in Reston. Walkout basement with fireplace. Facing woods. Near elementary school. No pets. Avaiable February 1. 703-481-5449 Rentals - 62 Houses 2 bedroom, 1V? bath tpwnhouse, located in town of Warrenton, $585/ mo. 703/937-4339 8a.m.-5 p.m. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, full basement and garage. Suburbs of Warrenton. Very seclusive. $600/ month. Reply to: Box AA, c o Fauquier Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, VA 22186 Real Estate - 67 Wanted Couple Looking to purchase (with financing?) scenic properly for retirement in 1999. No building before then for your privacy. 703-527-5660 Prin-, cipals only. * WANTED LAND/ LOTS I have qualified purchasers in desparate need of lots and land. Any size -1 acre, 100 acres and anything in between. Call me and I will sell your lots or land today Josephine Carter Mt. Vernon Realty (Off.) 703/347-2000 (Res.) 364-2551 Real Estate 68 Sale by Owner For Sale - Undivided interest m recreational property in the Shenandoah Valley on the Shenandoah River, known as North Fork on the Shenandoah near Front Royal Over 135 acres. Deeded property. Must sell due to health. Has swimming pool, miniature golf, tennis courts, picnic areas, fishing, many other beautiful features and amenities. Hookups for RV s and motor homes Save 40 percent from original price Asking only $5,000. Call 703-662-4484 (Winchester) after 6 p.m. Real Estate - 69 For Sale LOCAL AUTHORIZED BUILDER/ DEALER Nationwide Modular Homes Will build or sell package 703/825-1663 CORBIN HOMEBUILDERS, INC. Roommates 70 Wanted/Available House To share Professional couple in Amissville. The kids left. The dog died We travel some It's a big house You can have the second floor Private bath The run of the place References requeed $225/ month. Wnte|Box S. c/o Fauquier Demdferat, P O Box 631. Warrenton, Va. 22186. Reston- Male/ female to share large condo. Own bath Large bedroom. $325 plus utilities 703-437-7883 call anytime, leave message. Services- 71 Business Auto Insurance ‘ problems? Call Leary Insurance for low monthly rates; immediate SR22 filings Call 703/825- 4234 from 8:30a m.-4p.m. daily. Bushhog Mowing, 6' mower Have trailer, will travel. Call 703/754-9643. Excavation, clearing, ponds, foundations, backhoe work Insured, experienced 703-354-8306. Service*- 71 Business Legal Representation by attorney with 19 years experience. DWI, traffic, and criminal. McLean and Herndon. Ed Younger, 893-2210 Mortgage Money available: All types of mortgage loans, good or poor credit. Brokers protected Call (703)273-1450 or 800-3CASH11. Old Black and white photos copied, reasonable prices. Hand-coloring available. Cindy Mahan, 703987-3106 Senior computer consultant in telecommunications, PC's and minicomputer systems. 6 consulting assignments. Call 703-478-8180 or P.O. Box 1963, Leesburg, VA 22075. Tree Stumps removed — Neat and reasonable. By STUMP JUMPER, 703777-2349. Roofing - Gutters -down spoutings Tinning and roofing of all kinds. Aluminum gutter; down spout. Roof repair. Bill Starks, 703 675-3630, 703 6753724. ATTENTION PERSPECTIVE HOME OWNER: Don't overpay for your home T.G. Taylor Construction will introduce YOU to Continental Modular Homes! 703/987-8043 BALDWIN * BUILDERS Builder/ Dealer Quality Homes by Continental 703/987-8079 Tom Baldwin, Jr. Model shown by appointment. PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years ftill time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amissville, Va. (703) 937-5857 Experienced and Fully Insured Modem Equipment Chimney Lining €>lfcrJ aitHonrb *rnme BRUCE VIERLING 703/675-3508 PULLEN'S ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING State Licensed New Si Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimates on New Work 703-675-3249 WASHINGTON VIDEO RENTALS Open Wed.-Son. 12 • 7 p.m. VCR's for rent or m1« Main Street in the basement of the Miller Bldg. 703/675-3454 VHS ft BETA Services - 73 Home Improvement Dominion General Contracting Remodelling, room additions, kitchens, bathrooms, rec rooms, garages. decks, patios plus handyman service. For estimates call 703/937-5482 after 5p.m. Sanding & refinishing hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703/635-2558. B & B BUILDING Specializing in decks, additions St remodeling 18 years experience Nojob too small Call after 8p.m., 703/937-5280 Services - 74 Personal A— Aviation Wings- Fear of Flying Seminars can help you overcome your fear, so you may fly for business, pleasure or become a pilot, 703/234-9035. 703/9394159. Tributes 77 In loving memory of my . devoted husband, Alvin L. Atkins, who went to be with Jesus, January 9. 1985 Three long years have passed. Since I saw your dear face last. Yes, there's a dear one in Heaven, I yearn to see, Whom I know is watching and waiting for me. There's never a day that I live. That I'll ever forget you, no, I never will. Tears and heartaches con tinue to flow. How I miss you, none but God knows. Yes, dear, you are in my heart to stay. Even though you are so far away. Your sweet voice was al ways so dear. Seems as if I can hear it ringing in my ear Ere long my soul shall fly away And leave this tenement of clay This robe of flesh, I'll drop and rise. To seize the everlasting prize.” I'll meet you on the streets of gold. Forever safe in my Savior's fold So I’ll travel on and try not to fear, For I know our meeting again, is drawing near Sadly missed by your wife, Marie I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all my friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness. prayers, food and other thoughtful deeds shown to me during the recent loss of my husband. Special thanks to Rev. Steve Parker for his kindness. May God bless each of you. Mrs. Charlie Compton The family of the late Andrew E. Taylor of Norfolk, Va. gratefully acknowledges with sincere thanks and appreciation every kind, considerate and comforting action during his illness and triumph May God bless and keep each one who helped us bear our sorrow. Help 101 Wanted Assistant needed for bed & breakfast business and for general housekeeping Expansive, diverse job for self-motivated person who can work independently. Starting wage $4 50. hour, part time. Must be available to work on weekends Call 703/675-3757. Avon Sales: Earn $$$$s selling AVON at work or where you live. VAMDDC metro area. Call 451-7103. VA Toll free 1-800-2331015. Be on T.V. Many needed for commercials. Casting information 1 -805-6876000 Ext. TV-7098 Certified Nursing assistant for long term care facility Positions available on all shifts Competitive wages. Contact Ann Timmons, Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, 703 825-2411 Chef/ Cook - Converted school house ready to open State of the art kitchen, house available, rural Virginia, close to Skyline Drive in Rappahannock County. Call 703/3641956. Construction Help wanted. Concrete finishers, carpenters, carpenter helpers, rodmen, laborers. Top company in northern Virginia offering outstanding pay and benefits. Steady year-round work. Call Joe Byrne, 703/471-4444. General Freight HaulingCommercial Transport needs owner/ operators! If you need training, we will train you. You will operate your own tractor. If you don't have one. Commercial Transport offers a purcahse program that we think is one of the best in the industry. If you are 21 or over and think you may qualify, call for a complete information package Call weekdays. Toll free 1 800/348-2147 ask for Operator 524 Commercial Transport is a divisiorvof northAmerican Van Lines, a Norfolk Southern Corporation subsidiary. Help 101 Wanted J Full time laborers needed immediately lor roofing and leak repair work. Call 703/347-9261 after 5p.m. Greenhouse workers needed. Experience not required. Must provide references and be willing to work. Year round employment. Previous applicants need not apply. Willow Run Company, Elkwood. 703/825-8812. Legal Secretary. Small established Warrenton law firm seeks highly qualified legal secretary. Must be experienced in all phases of a general practice including civil litigation and collections, domestics relations litigation and real estate conveyances. Excellent salary. Resumes and references only Reply to: Box Z, co Fauquier Democrat. PO Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. Llve-ln to care for elderly person. References required. For information call 7Q3-882-3273. Mother's helper needed. Unique situation. Loving care for children a must. Call 703 347-7084 ask for Mrs. Leonard. HOUSEKEEPERS (P.JJF.T.) Flexible Hours Earn the best pay in the 3 county area while working in a luxury hotel. Must be reliable with references. Excellent benefits. The Inn at Uttle Washington Washington. Va. Call Vivienne 703/675-3800 Equal Opportunity Employer Help 101 Wanted Nurse, RN/ LPN. Now interviewing for part-time positions on 7 to 3 and 11 to 7 shifts Competitive wages and excellent working conditions. Contact Ann Timmons. Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. 703/825-2411. Ogden Allied Services are ' looking for head cook, cashier, salad bar prep, and utility workers. We offer a Monday through Friday work week, no weekends or holidays. Good pay and benefits. If •* interested call Nora at 703689-5202 between 6am and 3pm. Rappahannock County Schools are accepting applications for the position of ' part-time elementary Span- r ish teacher (approximately 2-4 hours per week). Vir- ■' gima Certificate preferred but not required To apply call Robert Chappell. Assistant Superintendent, 703 987-8773 Application deadline January 14,1988. - Receiving Clerk: Must have experience in building (y> materials and forklift opera tion. Must be dependable. Good pay and benefits. Apply in person at Jrm Carpenter Co.. 703'948-6841. MACHINIST/ PRECISION Machinist for job shop. Will set up and operate manual and CNC equipment. - Hurco or Okilma experience helpful. Kelmar, Inc., Midland, VA. 703/439-8952 Aileen Inc. Flint Hill ia / is accepting applications for Sewing Machine Operators Experience desired but not necessary. We will train inexperienced people. Apply between 7:OOa.m.-3:OOp.m. weekdays. Equal Opportunity Employers t Virginia Department of Transportation Highway Equipment Mechanic Apprentice The Virginia Department of Transportation has 1 opening! s) for Highway Equipment Mechanic Apprentice at the Warrenton Residency Shop Good position with excellent fringe benefits, consisting of paid hospitalization. sick leave, vacation, holidays, as well as a good retirement system. Applications are available at Ihe Warrenton Highway Residency Office or at the V irginia Employment Commission. Completed applications must be submitted before MX) P M on January 15, 1988 Duties: Serves as service attendant — pumps gas, assists customers on pool cars. Services and mainlainscvehicles: maintains record on petroleum commodities. Assists journeyman mechanic in automotive repair and maintenance work, such as removing transmissions, overhauling motors and differentials, etc. Performs housekeeping and grounds work. Performs required paper work, such as time cards, petroleum commodities. HRPS; takes stick readings, picks up parts at local .vendors; conducts liveminute safety meetings twice monthly, and practices job duties in a safe manner. Performs preventive maintenance on certain types of equipment, involving changing oil and filters, greasing, inspecting and changing tires, balancing wheels, etc. Cleans and paints new parts and parts repaired or welded by a supervising mechanic. Operates light equipment to be moved from one place to another Keeps tools neat and clean. Qualifications: Knowledge of general automotive equipment. Ability to operate light equipment. Ability to perform heavy manual labor. Ability to read and write and follow instructions. Ability to accurately observe and record data. Must possess valid Virginia Operator s license. Safety shoes are required in the performance ol the above duties. Completion ol elementary school and/or education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the work Salary: $ 11.216 - $15,323 (Grade 3) AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY employer Loudoun Times-Mirror Opportunities in our Circulation Department • Sterling District Carrier Director and Office Staffer Work from our Holly Avenue Office. Full time with benefits, health insurance, paid \^rcation, bonus program. DesiQn carrier routes, work with youth carriers, handle complaints, and general circulation duties. • Telemarketers/Part time to sell subscriptions4-7pm, Monday-Thursday. •Drivers i Loudoun Times-Mirror and Eastern Loudoun Times Drivers needed for Wednesday and or Thursday Newspaper deliveries. Bulk dropping, newsstand, and tube delivery to Sterlina area. For Interview or Information Contact: Jeffrey Belpanno Circulation Manager 703-777-1111 or 703-430-8000

Help 101 Wanted v, Roofer* Wanted. Centreville/ Chantilly area. Paid on completion. Call 7<)3/79l4706, leave message or 703/349-4432 after 5p.m. .Sales Representative, ex^jenenceo, needed ASAP to sell building materials to contractors. Call for appointment, 703/347-9261 after 5p.m. Sale* Person needed immediately. Friday occasionally, Saturday and Sunday, 10a.m.-6p.m. Store near Sperryville. Person must be dependable, like meeting the public and be interested in the American Indians. Please call 703/347-7565 after 6p.m. Secretary/ Administrative assistant, part time to help out at my home, one evening/ afternoon per week. Must be high school graduate, light typing and bookkeeping, very well organized and reliable. Salary commensurate with experience. 703/675-3771. Superior Service Co. is looking for a sheet metal mechanic and service technician for residential and light commercial work. Excellent pay for right person. Call between 8a.m and 5p.m., 703/349-6030. Truck Driver: Must have good driving record. Must be dependable. Good pay and benefits Apply in person at Jim Carpenter Co. in Madison. 703/948-6841. Truck driver/ handy man needed. Year round employment. Good driving record and references required. Willow Run Company, Elkwooa. 703/8258812. Truck Drivers — Tandem dump truck experience, $9 per hour. Bring current driving record to: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Inc., 1106 Sterling Road, Sterling, VA. (703)450-2340 RECEPTIONIST Luxury international country mn seeks front desk reservationisL Position requires excellent phone manner and attention to detail Hotel, sales, customer service relations helpful but not essential. Salary open. Part-time, evenings and weekends also available. The Inn at Little Washington Washington; Va. Call Vivienne (M-F 9-5) 703/675-3100 (evenings & weekends) 703/675-3800 WAIT PERSON The inn at Little Washington has a position available in our dining loom. Learn while working with a team of professionals in a luxury atmosphere. It is important that you be a team player and maintain a good appearance. High earnings. Advancement opportunity. References required. The Inn at Uttle Washington Washington. Va. . Cal Vivienne i/ Opportunity Employer 13/675-3800 SHEET METAL SHOP APPRENTICE Individual will work from engineering drawings to layouts and forming operations in the fabrication of precision sheet metal parts as well as the demurring and sanding operations. Mechanical and math aptitude required. State registered apprenticeship program with on the job training and night school classes are provided. Kelmar, Inc., " Midland, VA. 703/439-8952 Positions 110 Wanted Would Like to take care ot elderly person or persons in my modern home near Amissville. Good references and plenty of experience. 703/937-4036. Business 125 Notices POSITIVELY NO HUNTING OR TRESPASSING On The Following Properties ★ ★★ MEADOWOOD Slate Mills Road Route 707 Scott & Kathy Sutton ★★★ James & Nancy Thomasson Route 615 Bounded by Jonathan Run and Blackwater Creek ★★★ KAYWOOD Massies Comer Hickerson Mountain Col. D C. Knuepfer ★★★ PINEY KNOLL Route 211 West of Sperryville ★★★ POtNTS-OF-VlEW FARM Flint Hill And all land belonging to Patricia Saitonstall ★★★ Tom & Joann* Tapper Route 680 Bounded by Jonathan Run and Blackwater Creek ★★★ Mountain Graen Farm George Sharp Washington, Va. ★ ★★ JOHN PULLEN Gid Brown Hollow Route 614 Washington, Va. ★★★ HANNON FARM Vince & Teddie Hannon Formerly the Helen Whorton Cloud Tract Rt. 626, Rock Mills ★★★ MT. PROSPECT FARM Mr. & Mrs. Stewart Willis Washington, Virginia ★★★ Old Coughlin Place Wendy Rogers Route 607 Woodville Bids ft 126 Proposals BIDS The Rappahannock School Board is accepting bids on auditorium seating. Bid packets may be obtained by calling Robert Chappell. Assistant Superintendent. 703/987-8773. Bids must be received by 3 p.m. Monday, January 11,1988. Legal 127 Notices ABC LICENSE Rae Haase trading as Mountainside Market at Gay St.. Washington, Va. 22747 will apply to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (P. O. Box 27491, Richmond, Virginia 23261) for a Wine & Beer Oft Premises license at the above location. Rae A. Haase Owner Public Notice The Rappahannock -Rapidan Community Services Board will hold a public hearing Monday. February 8,1988 at 1:00p.m. to seek input and comments on its application for continued funding for CSC Transit through UMTA Section 18. This nearing will be conducted in the first floor Conference Room, Community Services Center, 401 South Main St., Culpeper, Va Richardson Electric Needs mature individuals who are willing to be trained as: Electricians Excellent opportunity for advancement and security. Top salary. Companay benefits. Work in Manassas/ Chantilly areas. 703/347-0709 Metro 273-0909 #STAFF RELIEF# Home Care • RN‘s earn $22 - $25 per hr. • LPN’s earn up to $17 per hr. • Home Health Aides earn $5 - $7 per hr.. Bonus and Vacation Programs Quality Care 703-534-7600 Legal 127 Notices RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 12.1-10 ot the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia will hold a public hearing on February 1, 1988, at 10.-00 a.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the foltowtng applications: SPECIAL EXCEPTION # 87-12-01 Sandra S. Green, Rt. 1, Bo* 9-E, Amissville, VA 22002, has applied for a Special Exception to the Rappahannock County zoning Ordinance to sub-divide a 11.34 acre tract of land, zoned Rural Residential, into two(2) parcels: one of two acres with the other approximately 9.34 acres; Tax Map 32, Parcel 38-B. Located on Rt. 211, near Mayhugh's Store, Amissville, VA., 22002; Jackson District. Article 3; Section 3.4-2 (B) A copy of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:3b p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 15.1-9 if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, address, P. O. Box 222, Washington, Virginia 22747-022 in advance thereof. By: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Vehicles 200 For Sale 1984 Ford-'Escort Must sell! $1,600 or best offer. 703/349-8587. 1984 Nissan King cab sports model with cap, 4x4 pickup with cap. 60,000 miles, air conditioning, power steering. Asking $6,295. 703/364-3548. 1979 Pinto Squire. Loaded, good condition. Needs tune-up. Too many cars, must sell. $495. 703/347-4997. 1978 Monte Carlo Landau. Excellent condition. $3,200. 703/987-9103, has recorder, ask for Bob. Vehicles 200 For Sale Toyota: 85 long bed, 5 spa, stereo. Runs excellent. Call for details. Chrysler: 85 New Yorker, dark blue, loaded with equipment. Jeep..86 Commanche, two tone, bedliner, 4 speed. Dodge...86 Lancer. 4 door, auto, A/C, all power equipment, 26,000 miles Ponttac...86 Grand Prix, auto, a/c; stereo. Datsun...83 280ZX Turbo, T-Tops, auto, loaded. Pontiac...84 Fiero SE JS speed, a/c, sunroof,pw Dodge 84 Aries SE 4 door, auto, a/c,stereo, excellent condition. The Deal Makers... Imperial Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge 156 Alexandria Pike, Warrenton, Va. Metro 4716616. Local 347-2400. READY FOR the snow! 1987 - Suzuki Samurai 4x4 Convertible, excellent condition. 17k miles, am/fm cassette, $8,500/best offer. 2 years left on warranty. 777-7174 after 5p.m. 1965 Pontiac Fiero SE. silver, 4 speed, 6 cylinder, air conditioning, tilt, "wheel, am/fm stereo, sunroof, new tires, 5 year warranty. One owner, low mileage. Must sell. Best offer 703-7778499. 1983 Bulck Century Limited. 4-door, 4-cylinder, excellent condition. Like brand new. One owner. $5000 or best offer. 703938-5472 Evenings or 703444-4460 Days. 1974 Ford 3 ton dump truck, new motor, new radial tires, excellent condition $7,500 obo. 703/8252509 1966 Ford 2 door sedan. $300 1972 Datsun 4 door sedan, $250. Gall after 3:30p.m. weekdays, 703/547-2897. Motorcycles 201 1976 HD motorcycle. 1,000 CC. Excellent condition. $1,800. 703/987-9103, has recorder, ask for Bob. Business 125 Notices NOTICE Advertising published in this newspaper is accepted with the understanding that it will meet the criteria of the standards of a family newspaper. Advertising is accepted on the premise that the merchandise and services as offered are accurately described and arc available to customers at the advertised price. Advertising that does not conform to these standards, or that is deceptive or misleading is never knowingly accepted. If any reader encounters non-compliance with these standards, we ask that you inform us. WANT YOUR ■- PHONE TO RING? 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VANS 1987 Ford Club Wagon, 12 passenger. 1983 Ford Club Wagon, 7 passenger. 1983 Chevrolet Van, 7 passenger.. 1983 Chevrolet Work Van, diesel.. 1978 Ford Work Van... TRUCKS 1984 Mazda B2000. 1984 Chevrolet 4x4, AT, V8.. 1980 Chevrolet LUV 4x4.. MECHANIC SPECIALS 1974 Chevrolet Pickup. 1973 Ford F150. 1972 Ford F100 w/topper.. 1979 Monte Carlo. 1970#VW. LMC’s Sales Department is open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday thru Friday, & Saturday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ...$ 9,595 ...$ 5,595 ...$ 4,995 ...$ 2,995 ...$ 4,395 ..$14,995 ..$ 5,595 ..$ 4,995 ..$ 1,995 ..$ 3,195 ..$ 3,295 ..$ 9,400 ..$ 4,595 .$ 995 .$ 595 $ 695 .$ 750 $ 425 North Broad Street, Luray, Virginia 22835 Garden club scholarships mark 20 years of helping students By MARIAN WHITE Rappahannock Newt Contributing Writer March 1988 marks the 20th year in which the Francis J. Leonard Scholarship Grants have been awarded to deserving high school graduates of Rappahannock County to assist those desirous of furthering their education. Francis J. Leonard was born in Muskegan, Mich., and moved to Spokane, Wash., as a young man, attending schools there. In 1914, he joined the engineering staff of the Interstate Commerce Commission in San Francisco. After service in France in World War I with the 21st Engineer Light Railway Battalion, Mr. Leonard rejoined the ICC in Washington, D.C., in 1921. He worked for 37 years in railway valuation for the Commisssion until he retired and moved to Panama to work for the Panama Canal Company. There he met and married Margaret Willis, a native of Atlanta. He retired for the second time and the Leonards made their home in Tacoma, Wash., for two years before coming to Amissville in Rappahannock County in 1957. . Before she was married, Mrs. Leonard had served 23 years in the Army Nurse Corps, attaining the rank of major. She operated a gift shop in Amissville and, after her husband’s death in 1966, established and operated Lull water Nursery which specialized in flowering shrubs. The Leonards had no children but Margaret Leonard was interested in helping the youth of Rappahannock County so, in March 1968, she established a fund in memory of her deceased husband to provide scholarship grants. Mrs. Leonard selected the Rappahannock County Garden Club to administer the fund. Each year the club provides scholarship grants to deserving high school graduates living in the county. The first scholarship was awarded to Nancy Deal of Sperryville in the modest sum of $300. The grant has increased in value over the years. In 1982, it reached $1,000 and two technical college grants of $600 each were awarded. The dollar amounts of the various grants vary depending on the total funds available each year. In order to be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria: • Resident of Rappahannock County. • High school graduate the year of application. • Financial need. • Reason for wishing to continue his or her education. • Acceptance at an accredited school. • Signatures of three adult Rappahannock County residents, excluding relatives and school personnel. • Signatures of a teacher and the principal. In order to determine how the grants had helped the recipient further their education and what they were presently doing, a question* naire was sent to each recipient. After quite an exhaustive search all recipients were traced and the questionnaires tabulated in chronological order. Here are the recipients and their responses: 1968 Nancy Deal (now Taylor): Attended Monroe Business College in Middletown for two years and is presently employed as a Park Ranger (Dispatch) in the Resource Management and Visitor Protection Division of the National Park Service in Luray. 1969 Wayne Deal: Graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and is manager of a Food Lion store in Greensboro, N.C. 1970 Jane Kilby (now Meier):N Graduated from Radford University and is teaching third grade in Culpeper County. Jane has taken graduate work at Radford. 1971 Christine Fox (now Hall): Graduated from James Madison University (JMU) and received a bachelor of science degree in art education. She has received her teacher’s certificate in history since graduation and is employed at the Rockingham District Court. Fishier named to Dean’s List Tara Fisher has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Westhampton College of the Uni- , versity of RicKffrond, where she is a sophomore majoring in biology. ^ Photo courtesy of Nancy D. Taylor FIRST LEONARD SCHOLARSHIP recipient Nancy Deal Taylor is now working for the National Park Service in Luray. 1972 Ella Mae Harper: Graduated from Liberty Baptist University in Lynchburg and received a BS id history and youth. After working for five and a half years, she returned to graduate school at JMU and now has an educational specialist degree in counseling. She works at the Institute of Marriage and Family Relations in Springfield, Va. * 1973 Charles Thomas: Attended Pensacola Junior College for one year and is living in Rappahannock County. 1974 Cheryl Ann Poling (now Taylor): Attended Ferrum Junior College for two years, receiving an associate of fine arts degree, and then went two years to Berea College, earning her bachelor of arts degree (BA). She is at present secretary for the Rappahannock County Planning Commission. 1975 Kathy Ellen Dwyer (now Yoder): Graduated from Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg and earned a BA degree in art/biology. Kathy works part-time at Philhaven Hospital in Lancaster, Pa. 1976 Cindy Cummins: Graduated from Longwood College and is teaching at Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Va. 1977 Lewis Allen Smoot: Attended Lord Fairfax Community College and is living in Front Royal. 1978 Roger Lee Smoot: Attended Lord Fairfax Community College for two years and graduated from Radford University, receiving a BS degree in sociology. Roger is presently working at Blue CrossBlue Shield of the National Capital area as a customer service representative. 1979 Terry L. Woodward: Graduated from JMU with a BA degree in Russian studies in 1983. Terry taught English as-a foreign language and American culture to Chinese University officials and teachers in the People’s Republic of China. He returned to graduate school in the fall of 1984, worked in student offices for three years during this time and taught in 1987 in the History Department. He received a master of arts degree in European history in 1986. He is now working writh a jew - eler in Harrisonburg. 1980 Marion Eastham (now Facchina): Graduated from University of Virginia and received a BS degree in nursing. She was a registered nurse at Fauquier Hospital for six months and is now working as a visiting nurse for Hunt Country Home Health, seeing patients in Rappahannock, Fauquier and Loudoun. 1981 Paula Butler (now Sims): Attended University of Virginia for 'tw©-j£gars and is now living at Scott Air Force Base with her husband. 1982 Troy Robinson: Troy attended Liberty Baptist College for a semester and Germanna Community College for two years. He is working at the Navy Credit Union. 1982 Sharon L. Scott: Attended PTEC, School of Practical Nursing, and has served as staff nurse in various nursing homes. She is at present working at Culpeper Health Care Center. 1983 Margie Jane Menefee: Attended PTEC and is at present working locally. 1983 Kristie Ann Johnson: Attended Mary Washington College for one semester and then entered Germanna Community College for one year. She is working for the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center in Culpeper. Cristol R. Porter: Attended Germanna Community College for one year and Northern Virginia Community College for one year. She is working for the Navy Credit Union. Patricia Lynn Scott (now Martin): Attended PTEC, School of Practical Nursing, and received a license as a practical nurse. She worked at a nursing home for two years and has been working for 19 months on obstetrics at Fauquier Hospital. She is currently working towards her associate degree in nursing. 1984 El wood MacArthur Dodson Jr.: He is presently in his fourth year at Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga and will receive his BS degree in accounting in December 1988. He is planning to take the CPA exam and become a licensed accountant. 4 Virginia Louise Hickman: Attended Lord Fairfax Community College one year and Virginia Commonwealth University for three years. She will receive her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy in May 1989. David Manuel Dodson: Attended Lord Fairfax Community College for one year and is currently working at Merillat Corporation in Culpeper. 1985 Ronnie Dean Atkins: He is attending Longwood College and is in his junior year. Plans to become a CPA. Kelly Lynn Bristol: Kelly is attending JMU and plans to attend physical therapy school. Betsy Kay Jewell: Attended Germanna Community College for two years, receiving an associate of science degree in police science. She continues to w ork for the Rappahannock National Bank. 1986 Natalie Faith Butler: Natalie is in her second year at the University of Virginia. I)eryk Anthony Moore: Deryk attended the Computer Learning Center and is working at the Navy Credit Union. Lisa Ann Freeman: Attended Piedmont Technical Vocational School, receiving a certificate in data processing and accounting. She is now attending Lord Fairfax Community College. 1987 Tamela Butler: Tammy is attending Germanna Community College. Fdna Eastham: Edie is attending Piedmont Technical Education Center, School of Practical Nursing. An analysis of the replies indicates that the grants have indeed provided encouragement and welcome financial assistance to Rappahannock students as was Margaret Leonard’s desire. The prevalent answer to the question ‘‘Ih what way did the scholarship help you?” was alopg the lines expressed in this reply: “From a pragmatic standpoint the money certainly helped in paying educational expenses. . .From a more philosophical standpoint, and no less important, simply winning the scholarship was exciting. It encouraged me to work hard and gave me confidence. I appreciated the recognition and support." This year, the Garden Club will again award the Leonard Memorial Scholarships. Students at RCHS will be notified by the school’s administration oj the procedure for applying for the awards. For more information contact the RCHS office. Why no| salt before it snows? grees, the salt will not melt the snow, so other measures must be taken. Abrasives such as sand, cinders or fine Mone are put down for traction. To keep the somewhat moist abrasives from freezing in the spreadecs, effective but expensive calcium chloride can be added. When the snow is combined with ice, plowing won’t help, Mr. Gehr said, because “the blades just slide right over it. Abrasives and chemicals are all that will do the job.” Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) switchboard operators and dispatchers often hear this question after heavy snowfalls. A quick lesson in snow-removal physics and chemistry helps answers the queries, the department said. * “Putting salt down before it snows is a waste of time and money because it rolls right off the highway,” explained Dave Gehr, VDOT director of ope lotions. Once snow accumulates to about an inch, and if the temperature is approximately 20 degrees or higher, salt can be spread on highways. Within two hours, less if traffic is already using the highway, salt mixes with the snow, creating heat, and melts it into a briny slush that can be plowed off the pavement. If temperatures are below 20 de

Landfill (Continued from Page 1) and 500-year flood plains, existing land uses, zoning classifications and utility lines. • A copy of the deed or certification of ownership of the site. • A signed statement by the permit applicant attesting that written notice of the proposal for the landfill has been given to adjacent property owners. In addition, Mr. Wright notes in the letter that “the maximum lifespan of the permitted area may be only 10 years” and that the operations plan, when submitted, should reflect this time limitation. “We might want to get answers from Joyce (landfill engineer Leonard Joyce) before he goes into the final design,” said new Supervisor Ellis Bingham, the Jackson District representative who has been an active member of the group opposing the Stover landfill since it was first organized. * “None of these items (mentioned in Mr. Wright's letter) are significant in terms of cost or time,” countered John McCarthy. He also pointed out that the new regulations cited by Mrs. Early are not, in fact, regulations but rather operating policy. "They haven't been adopted yet. This is the latest draft, the fourth draft.” The regulations are still being promulgated, he explained" predicting that the final form, expected to be taken to public hearings across the state later this winter, will limit the area permitted for active waste disposal at any landfill to a five-year lifespan. That limit allows for improvements in waste disposal technology to be incorporated into the requirements^ for landfill permits, Mr. McCarthy said. Also at Monday’s board meeting, the first'of the new year, the supervisors; Kitchen^ (Continued from Page 1) bids again but when the catering contract was first advertised four years ago, the Hampton Inn was the sole bidder, the sheriff pointed out. “The catch is that it’s seven days a week, three meals a day at specific times,” he said, explaining why there’s limited interest. And the caterer must be nearby “or else there’s a problem keeping the food warm,” Sheriff Woodward added. Looking at the alternative of onsite meals, he reported that fuhds are available for jail construction, renovation and enlargement, with the state providing 80 percent and the county responsible for 20 percent of a project’s cost. That same split also applies to furnishings and equipment. “There’s building going on all over the state. They spend that money, no matter whether we get it or not.” Sheriff Woodward posed the possibility of a three-floor addition to the jail, to include a “drunk tank” in the basement, kitchen on the ground floor and additional offices on the top floor. With office space “very scarce,” his department is using two rooms in the building which also houses the Commissioner of Revenue’s office, Sheriff Woodward said. “And I’d like to see a drunk tank in the basement. Now I’ve got them in with the general jail population, and they keep the rest of the prisoners up all night.” “Maybe you could add it to your capital improvements program,” he told the supervisors. “I’m not saying it has to be done today or tomorrow.” Administrative assistant John McCarthy noted that the owner of the Hampton Inn is interested in selling the restaurant, which is located on Route 211 between Washington and Sperryville. “That gives me a problem ... I’d hate for the county to be in a position of having to come up with '-’something in a hurry.” / He suggested further research to determine at least the cost of a jail addition arid what the county’s share would be. “It would be a pretty good insurance policy on our part. It would show the potential vendors in the county that we have another option if their costs are too out of line, and it would give us something to fall back on if we had no bidders.” Tony Bottley, regional jail supervisor when Rappahannock’s old lockup was upgraded and remodeled four years ago, supplied at that time the specifications for a kitchen and a list of equipment and furnishings necessary for operation, Sheriff Woodward noted. For the 20 foot by 22 foot kitchen and equal square footage for upstairs offices and basement .“drunk tank”, plus furnishings for the three floors, the cost would be around $100,000, Mr. McCarthy estimated. “That’s $20,000 to the county.” Jackson District’s newly elected supervisor, Col. Ellis Bingham, proposed hiring an architect “who can follow the motif of the town” as a first step. • Re-elected Hubert Gilkey as chairman and Charles Estes as vicechairman and named Ellis Bingham as the local official to represent Rappahannock on the RappahannockRapidan Planning District Commission and Mike Massie as the supervisors’ representative on the county Planning Commission. • Directed Mr. McCarthy and Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke to draft rules of procedure for board meetings to be Considered in February. • Agreed to the Sheriffs Department’s request for consideration of breaking the current monthly pay period for county employees into twice a month pay periods. Clerk Diane Bruce volunteered to investigate the possibilities of computerizing the county payroll, either through contracting with a payroll company or purchasing software for the leased computer used by her office. • Unanimously adopted Supervisor Nelson Lane’s proposal that the Rappahannock School Board be instructed to provide the Board of Supervisors with copies of all school audits. “After'all, we are ultimately responsible for county funds,” Mr. Lane said. • Re-appointed Mary Edna Schaeffer to a three-year term as one of the county’s three representatives on the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. • Heard praise from Robert Dennis for the work done by the county Sheriffs Department in assisting Warden Jim Bankston with controlling road hunting and other violations this past hunting season. “It was an outstanding job. I was really quite impressed,” said Mr. Dennis, who lives on the Jericho Road between Rt. 647 and Rt. 522, an area particularly hard hit in past years by road hunters and trespassers. But Supervisor Nelson Lane balked. Recalling his experiences as a School Board member when that body was considering construction of a new School Board office and bus shop/garage, he reminded his fellow supervisors that he had first brought in a rough sketch and specifications for a prefabricated building estimated at $127,000, only to have an architect come back with a “leatherbound version” projected at $439,000. The pre-fab building was finally constructed for $129,000, Mr. Lane said. “I have some reservations about going carte blanche to an architect” who may come back with a plan for “a monument,” he cautioned. “I understand what you’re saying, but we ne#d someone who is capable of designing something that will blend in with what we have here,” responded Supervisor Chairman Hubert Gilkey. Supervisor Charles Estes proposed that the sheriff and Mr. McCarthy be authorized to pursue the idea of a kitchen addition further and arrive at cost figures. “Getting bids from architects (for their services), if that’s what it takes,” he explained, adding, however, that he thought cost estimates could be obtained without that final step. “Most architects are willing to come in and say, ‘I’ll do it for X number of dollars, and the job will cost you X number of dollars’,” Mr. McCarthy confirmed. Supervisor Mike Massie, also attending his first meeting as Hampton District’s representative, suggested that the board request an assessment from the Health Department on the adequacy of space in the courthouse complex for sewage disposal, should an enlarged septic tank prove necessary for the kitchen addition. “No matter what we decide even- * tually to do, we’ve got to roll that contract (with the Hampton Inn),” Mr. Lane noted. “I’d be afraid to bid it again,” agreed Mr. Estes, posing the possibility of $15 per day meal costs per prisoner if there’s a single bidder on the job. “I think we don’t want to let that contract lapse,” Mr. Lane added. ■ To a question from Col. Bingham, Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke confirmed that it is permissable for the board to “put informal feelers out” to other potential bidders on the catering cbntract. By consensus, the supervisors directed Mr. Luke to review the current contract with a special session to be called later this month if there appears to be reason for again advertising for bids. In a related matter, the sypervisorsfagheed to reconsider Rappahannock’s current $12 per day charge for housing outside prisoners, directing Sheriff Woodward to report next month on fee schedules elsewhere and the cost of maintaining jail inmates. Respect is what we owe; love, what we give. —Philip James Bailey Education (Continued from Page 3) putting in more than they are getting back, but that’s been so since time immemorial. But still, I think we need to ask should the wealthy (jurisdictions) pay more? Are poorer counties doing as mucbas they can?” Sen. Waddell and Dels. Rollins and Guest also wondered if poorer jurisdictions could do more to increase local school funding. Teachers’ salaries Sen. Truban said, “We’ve got to do something for our teachers and salaries,” but he was uncertain that a mandate necessarily would bring Virginia teachers’ income levels up to the national average. Del. Andrews thinks a mandated increase is “very much in order.” But, he added: “Raises must be awarded with a view to ensure a return on the investment. It’s not enough just to allocate (the money).” On mandating teachers’ salaries, Del. Plum, a Fairfax County school administrator, said: “That’s not a good approach” because localities can use money for other uses. Even so, he noted that most school system budgets are gobbled up by salaries. Del. Rollins said that for the last few years the state mandated a 10 percent salary hike for teachers, with the warning that failure to observe the order would result in the loss of state education aid. But the delegate was quick to add that jurisdictions who ignore the mandate were never penalized. School opening date Nearly two years ago, the General Assembly voted to prohibit pub lie schools from opening after Labor <^pay weekend. Unless the law is renewed, the so-called “King’s Dominion” law will expire June 30, 1988. King’s Dominion, the popular theme park, had lobbied heavily for passage of the biU. * The bill’s chief patron, Del Alson H.Smith Jr. (D-Frederick/Winchester) argued passionately two years ago for adoption of the bill, saying it was essential to the health and well being of Virginia’s tourist industry. Opening schools before the Labor Day weekend would force stu-' dents to quit their jobs before one of the busiest tourist periods in the state and thus deal a crippling blow to tourism and many local economies, Del. Smith and other supporters argued. Sen. Waddell, who voted for the bill two years ago, said he’s “re-evaluating” his position and thinks perhaps the decision of when to open public schools should be a local option. Del. Rollins, Andrews and Plum also think localities should decide the matters for themselves. The General Assembly also may face the question of whether to give local governments the option qf, deciding if School Boards should be elected, rather than appointed by the courts. While some say elections would make the process more democratic, critics believe the ballot box will only cheapen it by converting it into a political tool. Real estate transactions I he following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Timothy Jackson Kilby, and wife to Richard C. Lessard and others, 201.9876 acres, Piedmont District. $345,029.90. Ethel Pullen to Larry Welch and wife, 2.6267 acres, Wakefield District. Gift. Phantom (Continued from Page 1) Mr. Greeson ask for a return of his back taxes, but even with that warning, the tax bills continued to be paid. “I wonder how many other things like this could be out there?” asked Supervisor Nelson Lane, posing the possibility of setting a precedent for going beyond the three-year statute of limitations that could amount to a far bigger chunk from the county’s general fund for larger non-existent parcels. “It’s very rare to have a phantom piece of land on the tax rolls,” Mr. Luke assured the board. “And I don’t really think you have to worry about a suit. Who’s going to sue you for $200?” “The only problem I have with it is that Rappahannock committed the first violation . . . Rappahannock RAY T CANNON CO. INC. REAL ESTATE SINCE 1 9S1 AMISSVILLE - 2 acres on paved road. School bus and mail rt. $30,000. CASTLETON (70S) 937-4111 Ray T. Caaaoa (703) 9374909 Janas M. Caaaoa (703) 937-4700 Charles E. Blohowiak and wife to Jerry W. Martin and wife, 50 acres, Hampton District. $85,000. Louise F. Taylor and others to Revel Guest Albert, 76 percent interest, 202V2 acres, Piedmont District. $307,800. Paul G. Rochmis and wife to The Flint Hill Group, 25.01 acres, Wakefield District. $71,500. County said it existed,” interjected Supervisor Charles Estes. Pressed for his advice, Mr. Luke would say only that the county has a legal obligation to refund the taxes and interest from the last three years, which probably amount to about $35. Beyond that, it’s a policy decision for the board, he said, conceding there’s a “slight risk” the supervisors do not have the authority to reimburse taxes and interest paid from 1967 to 1984. In a unanimous vote, the board members directed reimbursement for the local property taxes paid on the phantom lot from 1984 to 1987, plus interest, and directed the Commonwealth’s Attorney to research whether a precedent exists for going beyond that statute of limitations. -Sperryville RealtySPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM (703) 987-8088 - Office On Old Rag Mt. and Ragged Run, partially furnished 3 room cabin with fireplace well,’ 1 acre on state road. $39,000. On Rt. 211 in Sperryville 5 unit motel apartment complex, gift shop, fruit stand, restorable 2 story frame home, .95 acre, town sewer. $150,000. LISTINGS NEEDED James W. Lute-967-6236 Julian Brown Joseph Nordone 967-8758 967-8691 Carson Johnson Barbara Stsk 967-8720 967-9015 BudCorder John Eubank 675-3291 967-8146 Last Chance! 50% off All Finished Ceramics sale ends Jan. 13 10% off All Other Merchandise We have a few lovely Christmas Items left - buy now for 1988 (EL Ceramics, Qifts & Suppfus A700 NORTH ROYAL AVE., FRONT ROYAL ^(WITHIN SWEET BRIAR • Next to Hardee' 636-6887 Cent el, AT&T drop rates For the third time in the past eight months, Central Telephone Company of Virginia (Centel) is reducing its rates. The latest reduction, which took effect Jan. 1, totals more than $1.7 million and applies to rates for local service, Wide Area Telephone Service (WATS), 800 service and charges paid Centel by long distance carriers for access to Centel’s local network. The largest portion of the rate reduction is in local service charges. All customers will see a 1.3 percent reduction in basic local service rates. In addition, customers paying zone mileage charges as part of their local service will see an even greater reduction in rates. Zone mileage charges are applied to one- and twoparty customers living outside the local service base rate area. Centel is also reducing its rates for custom-calling feature packages. Greater savings are now available for customers who subscribe to two or more of the custom calling features in a package. The latest rate reduction resulted from the positive impact the Tax Reform Act of 1986 had on Centel, according to Roseann Wells, the company’s local manager in Front Royal. “We at Centel have seen our corporate taxes decrease since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 became law,” Ms. Wells said. “In turn, we have decreased the rates we charge our customers for service.” She noted that by reducing rates, effective Jan. 1, Centel is complying with a directive issued in November by the State Corporate Commission. The SCC directed Virginia’s five largest local telephone companies, including Centel, to reduce rates to reflect any tax savings resulting from the Tax Reform Act of 1986. The most recent rate reduction follows two rate decreases by Centel in 1987. On May 1, the company reduced its local access line rates and zone mileage charges by five percent. Following that, on July 1, area long distance rates were lowered for all customers. Altogether, those reductions exceeded $2.2 million. Centel has not asked for a general rate increase since 1983, according to Ms. Wells. She added that with the latest decrease, the company’s local service rates have fallen to their lowest level since 1982. Front Royal one-party residential customers will see their basic local service rate decrease frbm $10.62 to $10.46^ per month. Meanwhile, the reduction for customers in the Washington exchange will be from $8.70 to $8.58 monthly. Central Telephone Company of Virginia is the third largest local telephone company in the Commonwealth, serving more than 198,000 customers in all or part of 31 counties. It is a subsidiary of Chicagobased Centel Corporation, one of the nation’s leading telecommunications firms. AT&T follows suit AT&T announced it has lowered interstate long-distance prices by a total of $772 million beginning at midnight, Dec. 31. Overall prices for AT&T Long Distance Service have been reduced by 3.5 percent. Based on an average monthly interstate residential bill of $9, the average consumer will save about 21 cents or 2.4 percent with AT&T. With this reduction, AT&T will have reduced its long-distance prices by nearly 36 percent since Jan. 1, 1984. The price reduction is based on lower charges AT&T will pay to local telephone companies for access to customers’ lines. The largest of the reductions will occur during the daytime calling period, with smaller decreases occurring in evening and night/weekend calling periods. 1987 SALES Village house with privacv - frontage and fruit trees. .SPV.$76,500. Large frame home, circa 1870 with ^ginding view. $86,000. Nice starter home 3Jr<ely acres with mountain views. ... ,$69,500. 3 acres small barn, lovely trees and sh~. «. 5 room stucco^ home. . .$86,000. 291 acre, including ?'^uses one large modern farm house other tenant house..$650,000. 10 well manicured acres surr'-id lovely 4 bdrm. 2V2 bath con verted school house.SQLD.$189,500. 5 acres protected by Shenandoah National p fc improved by a 3 room log and frame cabin.SOV?....„..$80,000. 5 room frame homeacre, large trees, river frontage. SOLD $59,000. Nestling on the hillside 3‘/2 r<wmgQ| on ^ acre $72,500. Full, half finished bsmt. on 5 acres. 3 bdrm., 2 bath, f *0 rm. and sep. din. rm.&....$95,000. 20 + acres mostly wooded, smaH *• n’se and 2 car garage. . .S9V?.$82,500. In Town of Wash, older home currently ^f^dght lodge. $135,000. Seclusion & charm o^pac. inform area 2 bdrm., bath fireplace in din. & liv. rm^.T..$65,000. Situated on 5+ unusual acres, small cusf'~nized cedar sided home.. .SOV”.$82,500. Undeveloped ROW TZnooded acres wonderful views. .■ S.°.$1,800 p.a. Interesting 20’s landmark house, cond£ partially restored. .'.S~.$125,000. Spectacular views from modern country home on ROW just off Rt. 211.SOLD.$185,000. Small House on 28 contiguous acres with st'Z’m through wooded area..SOLD.$182,500. 2l/z acres with view*-~td frontage and water. .SOU>..Sl0m 73 Beautiful acres outstanding views, solar hnme site. . .sold.$1<800 p a S"Look at the mountain - the lovely rolling pasture with stream and pond site .$3,000 pju*> Tiny house in Town of Wash. 5 room h'"’ a good fixer upper for.SOLD.$49,000. 6 + acres in Rappahr. ^ K'k Mountain Estates & bordered by state Rt.211 & 67/....S°\*. $30,000. 25 acres wlcleared building site sprite, n1 views ROW. S° $1,400 p.a. Orlean area: n et, build 1856 stucco over stone. SOLD .. ..$157,500. Just out of town, 3 bdrm., larg^folD n-fam. rm., garden fenced. . .$48,500. 5 + rolling acrez^fo ling privacy from Route 211. .$29,900. A’s been a very good year. Let us help make 1988 a goody ear for you also. Call us if you are thinking of selling your home or farm in 1988. HAPPY NEW YEAR. Eileen M.Day, REALTORS Clopton House, Box 120 S Washington, Va. 22747 675-3033 “The Country Property People” m tlAitOt Mittie Young Kevin Day Hazel Zlnn-Day Butch Zindel Jens Tholand 937-5196 675-3736 675-3736 937-5703 987-8568