Rappahannock News, January 18, 1990

fqunoL. anmuk PAID CIRCULATION NOW 3,077 Subject to ABC Audit RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,722 Rappahannock County 's Family Newspaper Since 1Q77 JAN 1990 40th Year, No. 3 12 pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation THURSDAY, JANUARY 18,1990 Washington, Virginia U6^^Phon^5 3349 35 Cents **Old Rag Bulletins Recycling in Washington This Saturday, Jan. 20, the Town of Washington will begin its voluntary recycling program. The curbside service, in conjunction with the regular trash pickup, is offered at no charge to town residents, and will be held on the third Saturday of each month. Additional pickups will be scheduled if participation warrants. Sturdy cardboard boxes, apple crates or small trash cans are suggested as collection containers, they will be returned. Glass should be rinsed and caps removed, labels may be left on. It should be sorted into brown, green and clear colors. Aluminum cans should be rinsed and may be crushed to conserve space. Foil, pie tins pots, pans and lawn furniture are also accepted if all non-aluminum parts are removed. Newspapers should be bundled with r&tural fiber string or packed in paper bags. Go not mix slick-paper magazines with the newspapers. Residents with suggestions for the program, or who need more information, may call Nina Stamer (6753810), Ray Gooch (675-3474) or the county office (675-3342). Lotto game begins The Virginia Lottery's Lotto game began Wednesday, Jan. 17. The county's outlet is Hillsdale Grocery on U.S. 211 between Massies Corner and Ben Venue, which reported that customers were standing in line to buy tickets when the game started at 6 a.m. Players select six numbers from between one and 44, and anyone matching three, four, five or six of six wins a prize. Prizes ^re shared between ail players with winning combinations, with a guaranteed $1 million jackpot. Odds for the jackpot are approximately one in 7 million. Drawings will be held each Saturday evening at 10:58 p.m., and televised on Virginia's public television stations. Sen. Robb’s aide to visit U.S. Senator Charles S. Robb's regional representative, C.R. Suddith Jr., will visit Rappahannock County on Thursday, Jan. 25. Mr. Suddith will be in the courtroom at the county courthouse in Washington from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents with questions, comments Or concerns about matters before the U.S. Congress are urged to come and speak with Mr. Suddith. No appointment is necessary. Student music contest The Rappahannock Lions Club V announces its annual Bland Music ContestT scheduled for Sunday, March 4 at the Gay St. Theater. The contest is designed to recognize and encourage musically talented students, and offers scholarships to the top musicians as judged at the contest. Students interested in competing in the contest should speak with their music tfiachete or any Lions Club member. Government at a glance • Architectural Review Board: Thursday, Jan. 18,8 p.m., courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. • Washington Planning Commission: Monday, Jan. 22,8 p.m., courthouse. Regular monthly meeting (permanently changed from former fourth Tuesday date). • Board of Zoning Appeals: Wednesday, Jan. 24,9 a.m., courthouse. Regular monthly meeting. Weekend weather According to the extended forecast from the National Weather Service, there is a possibility of showers on Friday and " Saturday, with temperatures in the high V 40s. Sunday should bring partly cloudy, windy and cooler temperatures, with the high in the low 40s. Lows through the period will drop into the mid-20s. Rappahannock News Staff photo/Lou Hatter GOV. L. DOUGLAS WILDER Wilder inauguration called 'a great day' By MARY K. BLEWITT Arundel Newspapers Richmond Bureau RICHMOND — Though the sun shone brightly over the state Capitol Saturday and the sky was free of clouds, the crisp, cold January air caused some to remark, “it feels as though hell froze over.” The words echoed from four years ago when political analyst Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia voiced the thoughts of mapy when he said that State Sen. L. Douglas Wilder would be elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor “when hell freezes over.” k This weekend, Wilder became the first elected black governor in the nation in a state that once served as the capital of the Confederacy, succeeding Gerald L. Baliles. An estimated 30,000 people, from all over the state, from all over the country, flocked to Richmond for the inauguration. Some spectators arrived as early as 7 a.m. to get as close to seeing history take place as' possible. “It’s a great day for Virginia,” said Lewis F. Powell Jr., a retired See WILDER, p. 3 Gooch alfSgfes coercion Wickens denies intimidation or threat, says friendly visit was ‘misunderstood’ By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer In an impassioned oration during last week’s Town Council meeting, Ray Gooch accused fellow council member William Wickens of attempting to coerce him into resigning from the council. Mr.^Vickens denied that his visit was intended as a threat or an intimidation, and said “my message was entirely misunderstood.” Speaking on a point of personal privilege as the meeting began, Mr. Gooch told the council and audience that Mr. Wickens had visited him on Sunday morning, Jan. 7. “Over coffee at the kitchen table, Mr. Wickens told me that a confidential souce had given him information which he deemed reliable, and if true, it would be very damaging. He told me that if I resigned quietly he thought the story could be contained.” The information, Mr. Gooch said, was that he had not paid Virginia state income taxes during the past several years. That is true, he said, because his income is reported and taxed in the District of Columbia. In 1985, Mr. Gooch said, after he bought property in the town and registered to vote, he filed a partial-year tax return. The next year, he wondered about his tax situation, and took the matter to Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins. She called the Department of Taxation in Richmond and then advised him that, in their opinion, he had no tax liability in Virginia. In fact, she told him he should file for a refund of the tax he had paid on the partial-year return he sent in 1985. “The state sent me the refund, plus interest, and stopped sending me Virginia tax returns,” Mr. Gooch said. See GOOCH, p. 5 Helicopter landings again raise town residents' ire By LOU HATTER Rappahannock Newg Staff Writer Reinhardt Lynch, co-owner of The Inn at Little Washington and a member of Washington’s Town Council, drew sharp criticism at last week’s council meeting after he declined to discuss the continuing problem of helicopters landing in the town. “You owe the town an explanation of where the helicopters come from and why; and what you intend to do to relieve us of this problem,” said Mark Bailey, a resident and member of the town’s Planning Commission. “It is a matter of safety, a public nuisance and noise.” During the past year, several helicopters carrying guests to The Inn at Little Washington have landed in the field behind the town’s Post Office and on the former Stuart property to the west of Main St. Though Mr. Lynch said he was “not prepared to talk on that tonight,” Mayor Dean Morehouse defended The Inn. “From a practical standpoint, how would you suggest that they keep their customers from taking such transportation? It’s darn near impossible.” “It is beyond my imagination,” Mr. Bailey replied, “that a pilot would take a craft and land it in a field without knowing where he was going.” What would happen, he asked, if a curious child got too close and was hit by a rotor? Mr. Morehouse said he had personally spoken with several pilots and asked them to land at the county park, just outside town on the east side of U.S. 211. Mr. Lynch agreed, but said their efforts to outline a landing pad at the rec center on one recent occasion had been a complete failure. “We had an employee there to meet them, but they landed on the field next to Dean’s house." Town Attorney Frank Reynolds asked how an ordinance prohibiting overflights and landings might be enforced, but received no reply. Former mayor Newbill Miller accused Mr. Morehouse of “making light” of Mr. Bailey's suggestions. “When I was mayor I was told not to worry, that the pilots knew where to land. This is not a light subject among a lot of people. “You make like you listen,” he told Mayor Morehouse, “but you don’t.” “If you show me how there’s a way for this town to.enforce it,” Mayor Morehouse replied, “or for this town to pass it legally, I’ll be the first to vote for it. But I have yet to see an enforceable ordinance.” He suggested, as an alternative, that residents take the identification numbers from the helicopter tail booms and report them to the Federal Aviation Administration. Any pilot reported must file a response, he said, and word would soon spread that landings within the town are not welcome. Mr. Lynch agreed to approach the Washington Volunteer Fire Department about the possibility of using their property, just outside the town limits on Middle St., for helicopter landings. Mr. Wickens questioned the status of his proposed “Ethics in Government” ordinance. See COUNCIL, p 12 Inn plans major expansion; to request rezoning Jan. 22 By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Inn at Little Washington has outgrown its present quarters, and owners Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch are planning a major expansion of the world-renowned restaurant and inn. They will present their plan to Washington’s Planning Commission next Monday, Jan. 22. As a first step, they will ask that the rest of the block from the back of the present Inn to Calvert St. be rezoned from Village Residential to Village Mixed Use. Also to be considered by the Planning Commission are two zoning ordinance amendments; one, which would allow, by special use permit, a maximum structure height of 45 feet, the other, to allow parking for non-residential uses either on the same property or off-site on property under the same ownership. The proposed expansion will also require a special use permit to allow the operation of a hotel and restaurant in the Mixed Use zone, a special use permit to exercise the height waiver, and a waiver of setback requirements for the new building. Those permits, however, will not be considered until a later date. The expansion has been made necessary, according to owner and chef Mr. O’Connell, by the increasing popularity of The Inn’s accomodations as well as its food. “Almost everyone who comes here wants to stay, but we have no facilities to do that now. Some also want to stay i i»i i Architectural rendering copyright Allen Greenberg ARCHITECT’S RENDERING OF the Main St. elevation of the proposed addition to The Inn at, Little Washington. The existing Inn is at far right, to the left is Calvert St. for several nights, or once here, want to extend their stay.” The Inn’s present eight guest rooms and two penthouse suites were opened in 1985, and have been booked nearly solid ever since. “We haven’t gained any public areas in 12 years,” Mr. O’Connell continued, “with the exception of the terrace room,” which added a half-dozen tables for dinner. The expansion, he said, is mainly for additional overnight accomodations, and will not add significantly to the seating capacity in the dining room. Along with The Inn’s expanding fame, he said, and the many more requests for lengthy stays, those guests are looking for more diversions during their stay. Hence the amenities like the swimming pool, lobbies, sitting rooms and formal gardens outside. “People enjoying an See INN, p. 12 As EPA regs take effect, sand replaces gas in stations' underground tanks By LISAG. CURRIE Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Underground storage tanks are found throughout the county, abandoned and operating, new and old. They contain gasoline products, kerosene and sometimes chemicals, both hazardous and non-hazardous. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates there are two million underground storage tanks in the United States, 80,000 in Virginia. It also estimates thah 25 percent of these tanks are leaking — leaking contaminating 1 byproducts into the population’s water suJjpljL affecting soil and air and threateninglife with fire or explosive conditions. In order to control this leakage and protect human health, a law was established to regulate underground storage tanks and their piping. This little-known law may affect you. Thousands of these underground storage tanks are found at local country stores and gas stations. Those familiar sites when your automobile gas gauge registers close to or on empty may soon be just memories. As the high cost of repair, replacement and other regulations mandated by the new law take effect, store owners are filling their 500 to 1,000 gallon tanks with sand instead of gasoline. The law states that those tanks placed in the ground before 1965 must have been tested for leaks and repaired or replaced by December 1988. Those placed in service between 1965 and ’69 must undergo the same steps but by December 1990. As the tank replacement year becomes more recent, the deadline moves forward. Repairs to existing tanks and replacements with new tanks are estimated to cost thousands of dollars. Erskine Bankhead, president’ of See TANKS, p. 12 Charges possible , in cross burning By LOU HATTER Rappahannock News Staff Writer Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke is investigating a cross burning on Rt. 626 in Tiger Valley outside Washington Monday evening. According to Mr. Luke, the question he must answer is “whether it was a malicious act or done as a prank in extremely bad taste?” An intent to intimidate is the standard under which cross-burning becomes a crime in Virginia, he explained. “We are still looking into whether it was actually a crime.” According to Sheriff John Henry Woodward, several residents driving past a house being built by Eunice Butler just after dark saw what apSee CROSS, p 3

County emergency log Fire & rescue The following calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Jan. 8: 6:54 p.m., auto accident, Rt. 211 East, Amissville Fire Department. Jan 10: 2:38 p.m., transport, Amissville area, A miss ville Fire Department. Jan. 12: 9:43 a.m., sick call, Rt. 231, Castleton Fire Department; 4:29 p.m., chimney fire, Rt. 614, Washington Fire Department. Jan. 13: 10:05 a.m., dumpster fire, Rt. 639, Amissville Fire Department; 12:05 p.m., hand injury, Rt. 611, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department; 3:01 p.m., trouble breathing, Rt. 231, Washington Fire Department. Jan. 14: 3:51 p.m., brush fire, Rt. 729, Culpeper County, Castleton Fire Department; 6:39 p.m., seizures, Rt. 231, Sperryville Rescue Squad and Washington Fire Department; 9:14 p.m., head injuries, Rt. 645, Amissville Fire Department. Jan. 15: 5:13 a.m., choking, Rt. 693, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department; 12:32 p.m., difficulty breathing, Rt. 621, Culpeper County, Amissville Fire Department; 12:47 p.m., difficulty breathing, Rt. 211 East, Amissville Fire Department and Flint Hill Fire Department; 1:03 p.m., auto accident, Rt. 621, Culpeper County, mutual aid, Flint Hill Fire Department. Sheriff's log Jan. 8: larceny, Rt. 211 East. Jan. 9: public service, Rt. 211, Sperryville; assist motorist, Rt. 522, South of Flint Hill; debris in roadway, Rt. 211, West of Washington; auto accident involving a deer, Rt. 647. Jan. 11: annoying telephone calls, Town of Sperryville; petit larceny, Rt. 618; auto accident involving a deer, Rt. 211, Washington. Jan. 12: auto accident involving a deer, Rt. 211, Washington; larceny, Rt. 211, West of Washington; trespassing, Rt. 211 West; public service, Fodderstock 'Road, Rt. 628; assist motorist, Rt. 211, Sperryville; suspicious vehicle, Rt. 522, North of Flint Hill. Jan. 13: unauthorized use of a vehicle, Rt. 637, Amissville; public service, Piedmont Ave.; illegal vechicles on the highway, Chester Gap; illegal vechicle on the highway, Rt. 211 East; civil matter, Rt. 522, Boston; domestic, Rt. 645, Amissville; possible suicide, Rt. 211 East. Jan. 14: public service, Rt. 211, East of Washington; public service, Rt. 211 West; public service, Rt. 651, Sperryville; domestic, Rt. 645, Amissville; domestic, Rt. 645, Amissville; disturbance, Rt. 663. Jan. 15: public service, Rt. 611, Amissville; hunting complaint, Rt. 638, Flint Hill. Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Hilda Bailey Williams and others to Hilda Bailey Williams, 21.630 acres, 2/3 interest, Stonewall DisMarriage license The following marriage licenses were issued at the Clerk’s office during the past week: Carl Conrad Grohs Jr., Washington and Lisa Michelle O’Neal, Warrenton. Christopher Andrew Williams, Chester Gap and Leslie Carmen Krob, Front Royal. trict. $17,000. J. Maurice O’Bannon and wife to Robert Hill O’Bannon and others, 51.114 acres, 22 percent undivided interest, Stonewall District. Gift. J. Maurice O’Bannon and wife to John Maurice O’Bannon III, 53.089 acres, 22 percent interest. Stonewall District. Gift. Gerald R. Yeager and others to Gerald R. Yeager, Rappahannock Park, Lot 6, Section 2, Jackson District. i ■ ■ Help a friend quit PUBLIC NOTICE EXTENSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS ONTO PRIVATE SUBDIVISION STREETS All citizens who are residents of subdivnons served by privately owned and maintained streets are invited to take notice of the fact that the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County will be accepting requests for the extension of motor vehicle law enforcement onto said streets until Monday, February 12, 1990 at 12:00 noon. All such requests should include the actual name of the subdivision street in question, as well as that of the subdivision in which it currently exists. Requests should be directed to John W. McCarthy, County Administrator, P.O. Drawer 519, Washington, VA 22747. Persons in favor of or opposing motor vehicle law enforcement on private subdivision streets are invited to address their comments in writing to the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors, P.O. Drawer 519, Washington, VA 22747, or to attend the Board’s regular monthly meeting of Monday, March 5,1990, at 7:00 p.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. John W. McCarthy County Administrator \ !"Yes! I Please enter my new ■ subscription to S ftappafjanttock Jietos I Aublcription rate* bp mail: | Rappahannock & adjoining counties.$14.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S.$18.00/yr. Outside the U.S. .$18.00/yr. (plus postage billed quarterly) NAME:_______ ADDRESS:.____ CITY:__STATE:_ZIP:_ Mail subscription are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: Rappahannock News, Washington, VA 22747. This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: l-—---1 Second doss postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, VA. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. POSTMASTER, please send 3579 to Box 631, Warrenton, VA. 221860631. ^ I need a home Rappahannock News photo/Lou Hatter SEEKING A LOVING HOME, this young male Irish setter/retriever mix is now in a Rappahannock Animal Welfare League foster home. For information about adoption, call Kim Novak (937-5553) or Nan Reddick (987-8045). Fells completes Marine basic Marine Pvt. Mark C. Fells, son of Alinda I. Fells of Route 1, Castleton, has completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parrislsland, S.C. During the 13-week training cycle,Pvt. Fells was taught the basics of battlefield survival. He was introduced to the typical daily routine that he will experience during his enlistment and studied the personal and professional standards traditionally exhibited by Marines. He participated in an active physical conditioning program and gained proficiency in a variety of military skills inluding first aid, rifle marksmanship and close order drill. Teamwork and self-discipline were emphasized throughout the training cycle. A 1989 graduate of Largo High School, Largo, Md., he joined the Marine Corps in July 1989. State offers tax amnesty RICHMOND — Between Feb. 1 and March 31, the Commonwealth of Virginia is offering amnesty to individuals and businesses owing back taxes. The Virginia Tax Amnesty Program, authorized by the 1989 General Assembly and administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation, will give people a one-time opportunity to avoid penalties and fear of criminal or civil prosecution by paying all taxes and interest due. All taxes administered by the Virginia Department of Taxation are eligible for tax amnesty, including sales, use, individual and corporate income, withholding, agricultural and miscellaneous taxes. “The Virginia Tax Amnesty Program is an opportunity to clear up any state tax delinquencies before tax penalties and enforcement efforts increase,” said William Forst, Virginia Tax Commissioner. Forst notes that after Jan. 1, 1990, penalties on delinquent individual and corporate income taxes will increase from a maximum 15 1/2 percent to a maximum penalty of 25 percent of the total tax bill. In addition, a 100 percent corporate income tax fraud penalty will be added. Post amnesty tax enforcement also was strengthened by the General Assembly. “After amnesty, the Commonwealth will have greater authority to close businesses that fail to pay their taxes,” added Commissioner Forst. “After due process we will have the ability to go in and padlock delinquent businesses, and liquidate their inventories for the unpaid balance,” he warned. In addi® tion, a criminal investigation division will be added to the Department of Taxation to increase enforcement efforts. Those who qualify for Virginia Tax Amnesty are individuals and businesses that failed to file a return due before Nov. 4, 1989; those who under-reported income on any return due before Nov. 4, 1989; taxpayers who overstated deductions or exemptions on any return due prior to Nov. 4, 1989; or those who received a bill from the Department of Taxation with an assessment date before Nov. 4, 1989. Anyone under criminal investigation or prosecution for filing a fraudulent return or failing to file a return with the intent to evade the tax is not eligible for Tax Amnesty, Commissioner Forst noted. In order to get amnesty, taxpayers must file the Amnesty Request Form (AM-8) and attach copies of any unfiled returns, and pay all tax and interest due no later than March 31. Virginia Tech Amnesty forms may be obtained through any one of nine Department of Taxation offices or through local commissioners of the revenue, directors of finance or supervisors of assessments. Anyone wishing more information can call, toll-free (800) 955-5900. 'Medi-tax' repeal means bigger premiums BLACKSBURG — Virginia’s older consumers will have to change their personal budgets because of changes in the Medicare system. Congress eliminated the catastrophic illness coverage that had been a source of controversy, said Virginia Cooperative Extension educator Irene E. Leech. That eliminated the “Meditax,” a surtax that would have been paid by all persons eligible for Medicare — all persons 65 years of age and older. Because Medicare does not cover all health care costs, or pay the full cost of some of the covered services, many individuals have Medigap policies. These are policies provided by private insurance firms that are designed to pay deductibles and copayments and are coordinated with the Medicare program. Now that Medicare has been changed, consumers who also have Medigap policies can expect the Medigap premium to change. “The basic premiums went up last year because of rising medical costs, even when the catastrophic coverage was in effect,” said Ms. Leech. Without the support for catastrophic care in Medicare, the premiums are bound to rise further, she predicted. 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Wilder Continued from page 1 associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, after swearing in the new governor. A 19-canon salute followed Wilder’s swearing in. On the north side of the Capitol, with a statue of Gen. Stonewall Jackson on horseback to his left, and his lifelong residence, Church Hill, to his right, Wilder told the crowd proudly, “I am a son of Virginia.” In his inaugural address, Wilder promised to be a governor for all Virginians. Applauded four times during his speech, Wilder received the largest cheer when he addressed the abortion issue, an issue that marked his campaign and won him many supporters. “Freedom is meaningless when a woman’s right to choose is regulated outside the dictates of her own faith and conscience,” said Wilder. Donald S. Beyer, the Northern Virginia car dealer making his first run at elective office, succeeded Wilder as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. A short-time ago, Beyer was a political darkhorse known only within his party. With his surprise victory over State Sen. Eddy Dalton, Beyer is already being slated as Attorney General Mary Sue Terry’s rival for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1993. Terry was sworn in for her second term by Circuit Court Judge John D. Hooker. “See you in four years,” Hooker said clearly over the microphone. Spectators at the event included U.S. Sen. Charles Robb, U.S. Sen. John Warner, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. The inauguration also marked the start of the third consecutive Democratic administration. The mood was electric at the Inaugural Ball Saturday evening as nearly 13,000 people gathered at the Richmond Coliseum to celebrate a day in history. Elegant attire and^ unsquelchable enthusiasm flavored this festive event that capped off Inauguration Day. Taffeta, velvet, lame and sequin gowns, in a brilliant array of colors, were accented by the men’s classic black and white tuxedos. The significance of Wilder’s election as the first-elected black governor in the nation was underscored by the large number of black guests, including boxing-great Mohammad Ali. The spirit of unity was prevalent as crowds thronged the ballroom Rappahannock News photos/Lou Hatter THE WINNING TEAM, from left, Lt. Gov. Donald S. Beyer, Gov. L. Douglas Wilder and Attorney General Mary Sue Terry acknowledge the crowd following their inauguration Saturday. floor, dancing underneath banners hailing the first words of the constitution, “We the People ...” Shimmering orange streamers were draped from the ceiling of the Coliseum. Lining the Coliseum floor and the wings of a 25,000-square-foot, heated, carnival tent were 10-person sponsor boxes.. The $2,500 boxes resembled tailgates at a polo match. Cheese and cracker platters were spread on crisp white tablecloths, each with a cooler of beer, wine or other spirits. Guests nibbled on cubes of cheddar cheese, crackers, Smithfield ham pate, and red and green grapes inside the dimly-lit canvass ballroom. Enthusiastic supporters swarmed Wilder as he entered the tent entrance, and it was nearly an hour later before he reached the Coliseum doors for the commencement of the ball. “Let’s have some fun,” he said to the energy-charged crowd as he stepped onto the dance floor with his eldest daughter, Lynn. They were joined by Wilder’s son Larry and daughter Loren, Lt. Gov. Donald S. Beyer and wife, Meagan, and Attorney General Mary Sue Terry and her father. Miss Terry wore a midnight INSPIRED BY THE PARADE, Senator Charles S. Robb keeps time to the martial music as he reviews a military unit with his wife, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb. black dress with silver sequins. Meagan Beyer wore a strapless fuchsia gown of taffeta. Though the large crowd made movement difficult, the upbeat music kept the dance floor bouncing with rhythm. Entertainment was provided in the Coliseum ballroom by the Duke Ellington Band conducted by Mercer Ellington. Other sounds included Jimmy Maxwell and his orchestra; Sapphire — Uppity Blues Women; Steve Bassett, and Mystic Soul Bubbas. Cross Continued from page 1 peared to be a cross burning in or near a debris fire. They telephoned the Sheriffs Department, which sent a deputy and state trooper to investigate. When they arrived, Sheriff Woodward said, only the remains of what could have been a cross remained in the debris fire. Four young men, including one juvenile, from the Culpeper and Fredericksburg areas, were still there cleaning up throwaway construction materials. All are employees of a subcontractor hired by the builder, Jim Walters Homes. They told the investigators that they had taken an old piece of scaffolding and stuck it into the ground so they would have light to work by. All denied they had burned a cross. ‘Two witnesses said it was definitely a cross,” Sheriff Woodward said, “and definitely burning. But one went back five minutes later and it had been thrown into the fire. They said they didn’t think it was very nice, and wanted someone to check it out, especially since it was Martin Luther King’s birthday.” Though the family building the home is black, Mr. Luke said, he could find no evidence that the incident was intended to intimidate them. He telephoned them, and they knew nothing about it. “Burning a cross per se is not illegal,” the Commonwealth’s Attor Ruffled Curtains Beautiful Window Treatments with our special low prices on CAROLINE CURTAINS 200x84.$57 200x72.$56 200x63.$54 100x84.$29 100x72.$29 100x63.$29 200x54.$52 100x54.$29 200x45. $46 100x45.$24 200x36.$44 100x36.$24 40 displays to choose from with everything to match. 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In most cases, he added, such an act also involves trespassing on the property of another without permissioa “I don’t want to make light of it,” Mr. Luke cautioned, but said he was reluctant to bring charges in a case which might not meet the legal standard. “That could do more harm than good, by sending the wrong message.” Cross burning with criminal intent to intimidate is a Class 6 felony, and conviction carries a possible sentence of one to five years in prison, and/or ;a $1,000 fine. rTnnnnnnrinnnra BanaiiinnnrrBinnnrirrrrir i c/he C^Jeconcl c-J^>oo(c, i Classic Ladies Fashions ooTToTo^ inc. WINTER SALE Thursday, Friday & Saturday JANUARY 18, 19 &‘20 40%-50% OFF STOREWIDE Dresses Skirts Sweaters Blouses Pants Henry Lee Leslie Fay Schrader ■ 29 South, Madison, VA » 948-6716 o o a o a o o o a a o o o o o o o o o o o o t* Hours: Mon.-Fri 10-5 l Sat. 10-3 RABIES CLINIC^ Washington Fire House Saturday, January 27,1990 10 to 11 a.m. 7 Cost: $4.00 per animal Dr. P.M. Graves Dog tags due by January 31,1990 RABIES CERTIFICATE NEEDED TO PURCHASE DOG TAG Ray Pullen, Animal Warden 703-675-333* Sudden death loss Rappahannock News photo/Cindy Mahan SENIOR EXCHANGE STUDENT Francisco Vincente looks for an outlet pass during hoop action Tuesday night against Page County. The Panthers lost in overtime, 4137, after leading most of the game. Vincente contributed eight points. Rappahannock dropped to 10th place in the latest AP Virginia Group A sports writers’ poll. The Panthers are in third place in the Bull Run District with a 6-3 overall record (3-2 in district games). Page leads at 8-1, followed by by Central. Festival of local films See a collection of work by local film-maker Tom Davenport during a free film festival to be held at Marshall Annex. A series of six films will be shown at 11:30 a.m. on consecutive Saturdays from Jan. 20 to Feb. 24. This free program is sponsored by the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with the Marshall National Bank and Trust, The Fauquier Library. ABERDEEN BARN presents Friday Night SEAFOOD BUFFET ALL YOU CARE TO EAT 5 PM-9PM $1395 Children under 12...$6.95 Banquet Facilities and Catering Available For Reservations Call 825-1037 Located in the Holiday Inn Rt. 29 South • Culpeper On the occasion of his retirement, Dr. John L. Miller, O.D. is pleased to announce that his practice has been assumed by Dr. J. Ricard Barklund, O.D. Eye Examinations Eye glasses Contact lenses* 51 OS. Main Culpeper 825-0432

-ftappaljannotfe iictosAn Independent Newspaper Established ^ 877 Published Every Thursday I ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher, President BARBARA C. BURKE General Manager LOU HATTER Managing Editor ANN BROWN Account Executive JOHN T. TOLER, Executive Vice President To Subscribe Phone (703) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $14.00 a yaar in Rappahannock and ad|oining counties $18.00 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more 70c. 1 -2 years - $1 00: over 2 years - $3 00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappannock News Bldg . Washington. Va 227<7 Telephone: 703-675-3338 HOURS: 8:30 a m. to 5:30 p m., Mon.-Fri Published by Arundel Newspapers Member. Audit Bureau of Circulation THURSDAY. JANUARY 18.1990 Disturbing conduct The allegation of improper conduct and attempted coercion against Washington Town Councilman William Wickens by fellow council member Ray Gooch is, if true, grounds for Mr. Wickens’ resignation. Mr. Wickens denied the charge. He said that he approached Mr. Gooch as “a friend,” with information that Mr. Gooch had potential problems stemming from not having paid Virginia state income tax for the past several years. He explained to the council and the public that Mr. Gooch had misinterpreted his suggestion, which was offered, he said, as one of several options — and never intended as a threat. Mr. Gooch, it turns out, several years ago received an opinion from Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins that because his income is taxed in the District of Columbia, he has no tax liability in Virginia. What bothers us is Mr. Wickens’ action in going to Mr. Gooch, and why he apparently failed to understand the questions it could bring. Two weeks ago, we criticized the Town Council for granting waivers to a subdivision application brought by several town officials. The criticism was not of any impropriety by the officials, but of the perception of favored treatment that could be drawn from the council’s action. This week, in our view, Mr. Wickens and former mayor Newbill Miller, who admitted he was the intermediary for Mr. Wickens’ tip, find themselves in the same boat. We can only take them at their word as to their explanation of Mr. Wickens’ visit. Mr. Miller explicitly acknowledged he realized the action could be misinterpreted, but that he felt he was doing the right thing. We think his judgment was mistaken. Mr. Wickens has made the ethics of our town officials somewhat of a one-man crusade during the past few months. Shortly after the confrontation over his visit with Mr. Gooch, Mr. Wickens went to great lengths to disqualify himself from voting on approval of a routine bill to the town from Shell Oil Co., in the/amount of just over $50. Shell Oil is a client, he explained, an® though the $50 might mean little to Shell Oil, the company’s legal business means a lot to him and he wants no perception of a conflict of interest, voting on a matter in which he has a financial stake, albeit an indirect one. Where were Mr. Wickens’ vaunted ethics last summer following the council’s approval of the county’s application to build an addition to the county jail? Mr. Wickens was one of the plan’s opponents, and voted against its approval. After the council voted to approve the proposal, Mr. Wickens telephoned this newspaper’s reporter at home one Sunday, alleging that County Administrator John McCarthy had lied during his presentation to the council. He said that, contrary to Mr. McCarthy’s assertions, Dave Godwin of Washington’s Village Cafe was willing to provide the county jail with a long-term food service contract. The reporter checked out the story and found no substance to back up Mr. Wickens’ allegation. Both Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Godwin disputed the story. Unly later, alter Mr. Godwin skipped town owing many people money, was it revealed that Mr. Wickens had lent Mr. Godwin $4,500 to help his business get started. The evidence is clear — photocopies of two personal checks written by Mr. Wickens to Mr. Godwin, filed in support of a warrant in debt and in the public record in the office of the General District Court. Olne is dated May 28,1989, the other July 9,1989— well before Mr. Wickens’ advocacy on behalf of the Cafe. Mr. Wickens never disclosed any business interest in the Village Cafe during that entire period. While his voting on the jail addition was not a conflict since the Village Cafe was not involved, we have to question his judgment in lobbying for the Cafe — not to mention alleging that another public official had lied about a related matter — while holding an undisclosed interest in the business. Government officials, we agree, should be held to a higher standard of conduct than the general public. But that standard should be applied in all cases, not just when it suits the official and his agenda. In the end, the people are the losers when government by shenanigan is the rule of the game. No matter the stakes, the public interest is ill-served by manuevers that reek of the foul odor of smoke-filled cloakroom politics. We know that not everyone in town agrees about the important issues facing Washington. But we hope that, in the future, the various factions will respect each other enough to debate the issues in public, in front of the Planning Commission and Town Council. That is democracy, the only government worthy of the First Washington. Commentary A NEW YEAR’S FOAL stands with its mother at the Massies’ Hamden Hill Farm. Letters to the editor Inn's plans deserve full public debate To the editor: The scheduled Jan. 22 Town of Washington Planning Commission hearing at the Court House at 8 p.m. will afford the public a chance to hear discussed the plans Patrick O’Connell and Rienhardt Lynch have for developments in connection with The Inn at Little Washington and properties they own in The Inn’s vicinity. Available to the public at the Building, Zoning and Administration Office are drawings that detail a substantial building project to provide rooms, eating facilities, parking, and swimming to accommodate 100 or more persons at once. Millions of dollars of investment will be re quired, water and sewage needs of an unprecedented order must be met, the relocation of several historic buildings and a new structure facing Main Street are proposed that will totally alter the appearance of our village. Is this the kind of town planning we can support? Because the character of the institution that is proposed will be so different from The Inn as it is currently operated, the citizens of the town and the county need to assure that everyone understands the implications of what is afoot. A principal attraction of The Inn is its exclusivity. It is a small hotel in a small town. The proposed complex would tend to dwarf all other activities in Washington and work to make them dependent upon it. For whose benefit and under what assumptions are these plans to revamp the town being undertaken? One can imagine that some see our community as a potential money machine, capable of luring innumberable rich patrons to expend their resources to everyone’ profit. The development of Rappahannock County can start at the heart and work out to bring real estate speculation and business growth immediatedly to our door steps. I see quite a lot of fantasy in this projection; and grandiose schemes undertaken with only mega-bucks in mind often fall on their faces, to the consternation of citizens left holding the bag. Should the fate of our town be so veiy much the work of a few people with only a limited stake in' the long-term welfare of it? At the very least, before this proposed development is approved, we need a county impact estimate. In addition, should not this project be subject to a referendum, as might be expressed through the scheduled election in May? I urge all who care about our community to consider the potential of the aspirations of The Inn’s proprietors for their own welfare, as well as for that of all of us. The Inn is an important asset. We should try to see that it remains so. DIANA BIRD Washington Bill would assist rec. dept, programs By SEN. KEVIN MILLER Rappahannock New* Contributing Writer After a festive ceremonial weekend attended by one of the largest crowds ever to assemble on the State Capitol grounds, the legislative process is well underway. Approximately 1,200 bills have been introduced, with more being prepared. Two of the bills I have introduced are not of earthshaking importance, I feel they have merit and should be enacted. The first bill was requested by r Fauquier County officials but would apply statewide. The bill would provide a landowner immunity from liability arising from recreational or cultural activities sponsored by a county, city or town if there is an agreement between the landowner and the governmental unit for such use. There are many instances where landowners would allow recreation departments to use their land except for the fear of personal injury suits. It is hoped that the enactment of this bill will make it possible for many recreation departments to sponsor organized activities and sports such as softball, baseball, and football where it otherwise would no| be possible due to lack of available land. The second bill relates to disposing of a dog that has killed or harmed livestock. Currently, if a General District Court finds that a dog has killed or harmed livestock...“the District Court shall order that the dog be killed immediately by the animal warden or other officer designated by the court.” This bill would AMISSVILLE p/f" 11 OH , I (/ I I I add language that would give the court the discretion to have the dog...“removed to another geographical location where the dog will nol have an opportunity to commit such depredations.” My guess is that thijs will not pass; but I’ll give it my best, shot. * I will be discussing other bills 1 have introduced as well as other issues in later reports. If you have questions or comments on these ob other issues, please call or write. * Kevin Miller is Rappahannock representative in the Virginia State Senate. He may be reached by ivrih ing the Honorable Kevin G. Millers Room 355, General Assembly BuilcCr ing, Capitol Square, Richmond, VA. 23219. His office telephone i$ (801,) 786-7288. Letters policy: The Rappahannock News is your newspaper. We encourage our readers to express their feelings on mat> ters of public concern. “Letters t6 the editor” provides a forum for youf opinion. Letters should be concise and not exceed 250 words. Letters that are too long may be edited due to space limitations. J Whenever possible, letter! should be typed and double-spaced; To be considered for publication; they must bear the writer’s signaj ture, address and daytime telephone number. ; Letters, which in the opinion of the editor, are libelous or in poor 1 taste will not be published. Topics addressed should be of genefial inter-f est to the community. 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.O. Box 59, Washington; Va. 22747, or delivered to the newi office on Main Street, Washington. 5

Broken hearts in the shadow of the ball By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahannock New. Special Writer After the ball is over, so the old song goes, many a heart may be broken. And now that the historic inagural of L. Douglas Wilder, with all its accompanying revelry, is over, many a heart is about to be wrenched in Richmond. First there will be the inevitable matter of disappointed job seekers. Oply a handful of those who volunteer to serve in the new administration either in paid positions or on various board and commissions can be chosen. « That’s the way it always is no matter who is chief executive. In the wake of a successful campaign there are many thousands of people who believe their crucial contributions, whether in terms of money or effort, should be rewarded. Yet the task of gently turning down most of the supplicants»may be thfe least of Wilder’s worries when it Old Dominion : Politics comes to handing out bad news. The hardest part of his job in the forseeable future will be working with the General Assembly to keep the state’s fiscal house in order now that the boom times have at least temporarily disappeared. It’s not that Virginia Has suddenly gone belly-up, as one might think from scanning some recent screaming headlines. In fact, compared with many other states the Commonwealth is still remarkably solvent. After all, it will be able to spend $1.4 billion more in general funds in the 1990-92 biennium than the current one. Even so, the slowdown is real enough yid overly optimistic revenue forecasts have caused the state to tighten its belt fairly drastically to avoid a potential $1 billion shortfall in the space of a few years. That cold fact has already caused pain among state workers, public school teachers and local officials and employees who may receive considerably less in pay increases over the next two years than they had anticipated. Some state workers are dismayed that their raises won’t be enough to cover increases in Social Security and health care deductions. Even now, General Assembly money committees are beginning to grapple with budget recommendations of former Governor Babies and the new governor while adding their own fiscal imprints. But unbke the ever escalating budgets of the economically heady 1980’s when it was possible to satisfy nearly everyone in some measure, much sterner estabbshment of prio# rities is now in order. If we cannot build all the prisons or roads or dormitories or mental health institutions or medical laboratories that are needed to serve the state’s six milion citizens, then somebody has to go wanting and, human nature being what it is, people who go wanting are usually not very happy about it. Additional money could be raised by the time-honored practice of raising taxes, but that is politically unthinkable coming on the heels of tax increases of the Baliles years and a hue and cry by the citizenry about high taxes. So the only alternative in balancing the budget is to dash the hopes of many interest groups who think the extra millions they ask are absolutely, positively the very least they need to get by. For Wilder, however, the situation may not be all bad. If a budget crunch had to come, he was fortunate to have it arrive before he took office. People are already saying what a shame it is that he had to in herit a fiscal mess and that he certainly can’t be blamed if teachers or local government or highway department mechanics don’t get their just desserts. Had Wilder been chief executive a year or so before the hard times set in, he would undoubtedly have gotten heavy flak for it even if events beyond his control were largely responsible. Some editorial writers are saying, for instance, that wastrel spending policies and poor management of the Baliles years led to the current crisis — even though a number of economic factors seem to be involved. The necessity for lean, mean policies can help Wilder establish an even stronger moderate-conservative image which will stand him in good stead with the Robb-Nunn wing of the national Democratic Party. And since his natural competiveness will give him a burning desire to be remembered as an outstanding governor, he may look for other innovative ways to achieve that goal other than big ticket spending programs that now appear out of the question. Governor Wilder made it clear during his well-received “Son df Virginia” inagural address that he has no intention of being a caretaker governor presiding over an ailing economy. , Social justice will undoubtedly pe one of his major concerns. He saiain his speech, “Resources employed in the past for the finer things in life can be — and will have to be — deployed for the more serious of our needs. For we know that freedom is but a word for the man or woman who needs and cannot find a job.” But even in his optimistic words, he alluded to the “enormity of the task” he faces in a state with so many needs that must be addressed. So now Douglas Wilder will get his wish, he will be judged not on the color of his skin but the content of his administration. And now that the ball is over, all the hard work begins. John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is an aide to Seventh District Rep. D. French Slaughter Jr. Opinions expressed are his own. Gooch Continued from page 1 “And I thought that was the end of it, until last Sunday morning.” Mr. Gooch said he questioned Mr. Wickens as to the source of his information, particularly since tax records are, by law, confidential, but was told it could not be divulged. “I want to send a message back,” he told the audience. He said he told Mr. Wickens he had a few problems with his proposal. “If there is someone so mean spirited and vindictive that they would take the time to find out privileged information about me, they would tell someone. The story could not be contained. And my resignation would not meet any obligation I have to the Virginia tax system.” He said that he went to see Mrs. Atkins the next morning, and filed a formal request with the state Department of Taxation for a written opinion on his tax status. “If there is any change, I want to know about it. If I have a tax to pay, I intend to do it.” As for Mr. Wickens’ confidential source, Mr. Gooch continued, “They are not interested in me paying tax to the government. They are not interested in the integrity of the town government. They are interested in me not serving on the Town Council. “Who could I have so offended by what I have done at this table that they would seek to discredit me, and remove me from Town Council?” he asked. “If someone could do this to me and it’s just politics as usual in Rappahannock County or Washing ton, then they could do it to anyone else unless I stand up and say, ‘Stop!’ ” This Town Council, he told the audience of several dozen residents, “has a new way of doing business. We do it around this table. Nobody gets votes by intimidation or threats. They get votes by convincing us of their position. “It’s called democracy - a government of laws and not of men.” He suggested that, since he had told many people that he did not intend to run for council again this coming May, the issue which had prompted the threat must be something the council will consider in the coming months: the expansion of The Inn at Little Washington. “I don’t know about that,” he continued. “I know I will do everything that I can to see they are fairly treated when they come before this body. This is a matter before a public body, and I am a public official. “It makes me sad, and it makes me angry. I want to leave here knowing that I did what I had to do to make sure the government of Washington is a government of the people - not of someone who thinks they know what is best. If you want me to vote for something, stand up and convince me of it. Don’t come and suggest that I quietly leave with my tail between my legs.” “If I am overreacting,” Mr. Gooch said, “all I ask is that confidential source stand in front of me and tell me, ‘We didn’t want you off the Council. We are really concerned about the integrity of town government, or the tax money “If they can convince m^of that I will shut up.” Mr. Wickens, in reply to Mr. Gooch’s charges, said his visit was made as “a friend. I told you what I had heard, and that I didn’t know if it was true or not.” If it was not, he said he told Mr. Gooch, “tell me and I will do everything I can to contain it. Gossip is harmful. If it is true, it could be a problem — might be a criminal problem.” Not being a tax lawyer, he continued, “I can’t give you advice.” He said that if Mr. Gooch did have a tax liability, his options included filing retroactively, or withdrawing as a registered voter in Virginia and resigning from the Town Council. “No threat was made or implied,” Mr. Wickens said. “I never threatened you. I never leaked this. I told you that if it was not true I would try to put the fire out. If it were so, I told you I will help you . . . I’m sorry if my motives were suspect. The issues before council were never discussed • “I tried to deal with this as a gentleman,” Mr. Wickens continued. “I came to you in confidence. It had nothing to do with any issues before council, at least not in my mind. I’m’ sorry that we had to have this discussion in public.” As Mr. Wickens finished his rebuttal, former mayor Newbill Miller rose from his seat in the audience. Mayor Dean Morehouse asked that the debate be limited to the two principles, but Mr. Miller spoke out. “I am not the original source, but I did hear that you did not file taxes,” Mr. Miller said. “I had three choices: ignore it, report it to the state Commissioner of Revenue, or go to you privately. “It was not meant to be mean spirited. It was what I would do to poplar Street Oak Springs Shopping Center Warrenton Festival At Bull Run Manassas Old Dominion Shopping Center Culpeper i one of my sons or friends. It was not a public issue until you overreacted and made it so.” Mr. Miller admitted that he realized the possibility of misinterpretation existed. “Bill and I debated it... (and) I did what I thought was right. I did what I thought was proper. I’m sorry that you have reacted as you have.” Mr^ Gooch earlier said, “No one need wbrry about containing a story about me in this county. If they come to me I will tell them about it. I don’t want them saying anything behind my back, but I hope they will talk about what I said tonight” He spoke of “a lot of losers” in the balance. “I have lost a big chunk of Rappahannock County.” He recalled an old saying about friends and relatives, “that you’re stuck with your relatives, but you get to choose your friends.” He spoke of longing for the day when he could live here full time, among his chosen friends. “Now I’m not so sure I will choose to stay.” And, he related the story of Benjamin Franklin’s reply to the crowd as the delegates left the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. “What manner of government have you given us, Ben?” someone yelled. “A democracy -- if you can keep it,” Franklin is said to have replied. “You tell them for me,” Mr. Gooch said to Mr. Wickens, “that 200 years later, in 1990 in Washington, Virginia, we are keeping a democracy.” But the final word on the subject came at the close of the meeting from Diane Bruce, a county native who serves as the clerk of the county and its Circuit Court. She called the incident “the most despicable form of old-time politics. I am really distressed. It is the type of politics we have all heard about - and that we thought was a thing of the past. But to use one of my father’s expressions, I guess there are still some old sore-tailed cats in town.” ^^S«£SsS68 ' „»/„«£** ^ <^,nr ^t'^rT Now Farmers and Merchants is giving you a reason to be happy about those advancing years. Starting on December 1, when you get a 12-month certificate of deposit, the interest rate will be based on your age. The rate is 8% with a percentage bonus of your age. For instance, if you are 55, your rate would be 8.55%. The minimum deposit is To start your CD, just stop by any office of the Big Apple Bank. Unfortunately, most people won’t have time to wait till their next birthday, since this is a limited time offer. ©F&M Bank MAIN OFFICE WINCHESTER. 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— —M— County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 21 as follows: Flint Hill United Methodist at 9:00 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday:-Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Family Worship Center Pastor: Rev. William “Bill” Taylor Sunday: Intercessory Prayer & New Believer Class 9:30 am. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Intercessory Prayer 6:30 p.m. Service 7 p.m. Friday: Youth Night. Ages 13 to 19, 7 p.m. Sperryville 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. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Saturday: - -Prayer Meeting 6 p.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.U. Meeting Gospel sing at Flint Hill The Flint Hill Pentecostal Church will have a gospel sing on Saturday, January 27 at 7 p.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome to attend. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Steven D. Parker Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Monday: Adult Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. Tuesday: Health & Fitness Meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday: UMW Spiritual Study Group 9 a.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. . Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7:00 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Chaplain Masses: On Sundays at 9 and 11a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. - Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Tom VonFange Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dan Gregg Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle include Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. Washington Baptist Interim Pastor: Rev. Earl Jarrell Sunday: Men’s Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:46 a. m. Worship service 11 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. John Lee Miller. Cover dish lunch 12 p.m. Wednesday: Choir Rehersal 6:30 p.m. Sunday School Workers Meeting 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Sunday: Sunday: Wednesday: Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth & Evening Service 6 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Men’s Prayer Service 6 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Thomas Everett Sunday School 9:46 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Flint Hill homes welcome guests Tommy Hensley and Joshua Werner were Saturday overnight guests of Nikki Calisto and her parents, David and Renee Calisto. Paul Louis Miller Jr. of Odenton, Md. spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Paul Miller. Mr. Earl Putman and Ted Putmanof Front Royal were Saturday guests of Mrs. Wade Pullen;, visiting on Sunday were Mrs. Alice Virginia Butler and Daniel of Front Royal. Sallie Lillard and Becky Ricker were Sunday guests of Mrs. Geneva Coppage at Stanley. Mrs. Coppage’s houseguest was Mrs. Betty Lamb of Elkton. They all motored to Harrisonburg to visit friends there. Enroute home Sallie and Becky had dinner at the Golden Corral in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brady, Molly and Jason of Oakton were Sunday guests of his mother Mrs. Moffett Brady. Visiting on Friday were Mrs. Helen Coffey of Sperryville and Mrs. Dorothy Lewis of Huntly. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Car Bjr POLLY N. AYLGR Pfc*«9*T41» son Lillard and Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ralls of Front Royal were Saturday guests of the Aubrey Lillards. Emily Welch celebrated her first birthday on Saturday,' at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Welch. Other guests present were her grandmother Mrs. Betty Holbik of Fairfax and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Larry Welch. Also Kelly Miller of Fairfax, Mike Holbik and Cherl Adams of Kensington, Md., Candy Dennis, Steve Welch, Amber and Natham Welch and Katie Welch. Emily received many nice gifts. Mrs. Doris Vest, Mrs. Renee Calisto and Nikki motqred to Luray on Sunday to visit their parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson there. They also visited Mrs. Florence Butler at the Luray Hosptial. Mrs. Butler underwent gall bladder surgery and at this writing, is reported to be doing nicely. Mr. W.A. Gentry entered the Veterans Medical Center Hospital at Martinsburg, West Virginia on Thursday. Mrs. Sharen Dunn of Mineral was a Sunday luncheon guest of her grandmother, Mrs. W.A. Gentry and they visited her grandfather at the hospital at Martinsburg. Mr. Gentry has pneumonia and is visited daily by his family. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours of Warrenton were Friday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service on Sunday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public to attend. If you have news and I haven’t called you, call me at 987-8136. Boston residents entertain Glenn Cave visited his father, Mr. E. A. Cave in Stanley on Sunday and found him to be improving from his recent stroke. Mr. and Mrs. Holtzman Frazier of Fredericksburg were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fincham of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. William Fincham were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fincham and family. Mrs. Linda Butler has returned home from a visit with her son-inlaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sims and family in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage of Rt. 615, extended attended baptismal services for their grandson, Anthony Tharp and his daughter Bethany, at the Open Door Church on Sunday afternoon. It might be of interest to some of our readers to know that Lyle Keyser, a former resident, is now at the Culpeper Health Care Center and at 89 still seems to be in a good frame of mind. Another Boston native, Harry Dwyer, who resided at the Health mrnmm By MARIE F. ATKINS __ _ Phone 987-8802 Care for many years passed away there last week. His sister, Mrs. Nellie Marsh, still resides there. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keithley of New Baltimore, Mrs. Lottie Johnston and Mrs. George Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Curtiss have returned to their home in the Salem area after being patients in Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hilda Marshall of Front Royal, spent last week here with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Lillard and sister, Mrs. Hazel Hawkins and brother Reid. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Carey Thornhill were Mr. and Mrs. Winfrey Thornhill and grandsons Brandon and Bobby of Nokesville and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thornhill of “Grayson Hill”. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Clatterbuck,Jr. and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Jack Southard in Woodvilie during the weekend. Mrs. Hazel Hawkins spent last Wednesday with Mrs. JoAnne Petty in Front Royal. Mrs. Petty underwent gall bladder surgery on Monday. We wish her a speedy recovery. Sympathy is extended to Mr. Clarence Scott down Castleton way upon the passing of his sister Mrs. Ruby Elliott who died last Thursday in a Charlottesville nursing home at the age of 87. Mr. and Mrs. John Waddell and children of Rt. 707 attended the spaghetti dinner and band concert at Rappahannock Elementary School Thursday evening. Their children participated in the program. Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Nellie Nicholson, 85, of Stephens City. She and her family resided here for many years on the late Dick C. Weaver farm. Shelvy Frazier was a recent caller on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Racey at Rapidan. Bible teachings focus of class “The Art of Becoming What You Are,” a mystical interpretation of i " ————■1 " the New Testament teachings, dealing with the relationships between Jesus’ teachings, ourselves and the world we live in, is a series of 12 lessons presented by Angelo Giordani, minister, Unity Center of Practical Christianity in Warrenton, affiliated with Unity School of Christianity. Classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m., at St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall Street, Leesburg. For further information please call Perci Kotter, (703) 338-9130. KIMBERLY WAYLAND Miss Wayland to wed Mr. August Mr. and Mrs. Larry B. Wayland of Viewtown, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly L. to Glenn B. August of Clarksville, Maryland. Miss Wayland is a 1988 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Management. Mr. August is a 1987 graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. A fall wedding is planned. Roger and Libet Pierson and Daniel of Rock Mills are proud to announce the birth of a son and brother, Benjamin Rush bom January 8 at 2:44 a.m. at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, D.C. He weighed six pounds, six ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Paul and Martie Henze of Rock Mills and Bethesda, Md. Paternal grandparents are Gordon and Anne Tyler of Alexandria. Great-grandmother is Mrs. Myra Bradley of Falls Church. It's a Amissville area news Mrs. Jane Weaver, David Barr, Tony Allen and the Rev. Paul Markee attended graduation exercises on January 11 for Mrs. Weaver’s son, John F. Miller at Free Gospel Bible College in Export, Pa. Mr. Miller plans to preach in various states during the upcoming months and will wed Miss Vickie Mosier on May 26. Following their marriage the couple will continue in service for God. W. C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 North Main Street Culpeper, Virginia 703/825-6700 mm nEffiSflr NtMMiKMHfaw (Mm RAYMOND B. KNEPP, R.Ph. 119 Water Street * Front Royal. VA 22630 CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703-825-0397 Southern States Culpeper Petroleum Co-op Rt. 29N. • Culpeper 703/825-9651 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. Sales Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 North American Equipment Co. Leadership You Can, Count On 719 Gemmae Hwjr„ Culpeper, Va. 1-SOO-U3-2719 SONNY’S USED AUTO PARTS 2800 Rixeyville Road - Culpeper Open 7 days a week 703/825-2571 COUNTRYSIDE FLOOR FASHIONS CupaFOmm-SImi Vinyls- Tie fhufMdsry&p Coven-Drapes-Wal Coverings 347-0400 - Amissville, Va. Picture Your Ad Here Jenkin's Wrecking Yard Ute model used auto and truck parts. Tune ups* Repairs Spenyvtlle P!Ke 703/829-81 ee Attend Church Sunday This week’s message brought to you courtesy of: Pastor John R. Pendleton Promise Land Baptist Church Prepare to Meet God Accept Christ as your personal Savior by Faith. Therefore being justified by faith, We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the Glory of God, Romans 5:1,2. We are only prepared to meet God when we are justified. Justification comes by faith. On the completion of faith and justification, we have peace with God. This peace comes to us through Christ. By faith we have access into His grace where in we stand prepared to meet God. There was a man who met God unprepared. God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of Thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? Luke 12:20. Everyone, prepared or unprepared, will meet God. So ask yourSSlf the question, Am I prepared to meet God? It's a question That only you can answer, and only God knows. If you feel that you are not prepared to meet God, ask Him for understanding, ask Him to give you that new birth which we must have before we can be saved. God is so merciful. He will not turn anyone away that comes to comes to Him. May God bless each of you. GLASCOCK’S CARPET SHOP “Where Quality Comes First” Carpet — Vinyl — Hardwood — Tile Rt. 29 North Culpeper, Virginia 703/825-0423 4CONVALESS The Plains Pharmacy Home Health EquipmentThe Plains, VA. 22171 (703)253-5275 (600)237-5717 (VtQnly) ABERDEEN BARN Steaks • Seafood - Prim* Rib Banquets - Luncheons In the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 703-825-1037 COMMONWEALTH CORPORATION A Lumber & Building Supplied* 424 Manassas St . Front Royar 703-635-2176 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign 8r domestic psrts. 161 Saunders St • Culpeper 703/823-8030 THE PAINT BUCKET Paints & Wallcoverings N. Main Street Culpeper L 825-3474 covering Auto Sales, Inc. 106 W Cherry St Culpeper Olr No 3)16 825 5900 ROBERT J. 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Birthday dinner highlights Sfierrvville news a surprise 73rd birthday dinner for Clyde “Bump” Pullen was held on Sunday at his home. Including his wife Lillie, other guests were David “Buddy” Pullen, David Jr. and Philip, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Jenkins, Mrs. Melody Young and Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Ray Pullen, Jennifer, Jack and Angie, all local. Also Mr. and Mrs. John Pullen, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pullen Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pullen Jr., Roy III and Rocky, Mrs. Lorraine Dwyer, Andy Dwyer, Jeff Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Smoot, Samantha and Joshua, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Burke and Jeffery and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde M. Pullen, all of Washington. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bailey of Remington, Sheriff and Mrs. John H. Woodward and Miss Cindy McCuthan, all of Castleton, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Baldwin of Slate Mills, Miss Brandy Cave of Scrabble, Mrs. Peachy Jenkins and Miss Mary E. Jenkins, both of Huntly, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Pullen of Boston, Mrs. Mary Burner and Miss Beulah Bolen, both of Luray. Bj CATHY HjI LEN FBme 987*8740 i.. . # .. Mr. Pullen received many nice gifts. We wish Mr. Pullen a belated happy birthday and many more returns. Mr. David Cordle of Williamsburg was a Saturday visitor of his mother Mrs. Eleanor Cordle. Mr. and Mrs. David Colley and their friends of Williamsburg were in the area hiking over the weekend and visited Mrs. Colley’s grandmother Mrs. Eleanor Cordle. Mrs. William W. Cloe Jr. of Stafford spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. T.J. Pillar Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie and Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin ■ # and David were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen in Washington. Mrs. Margaret Devers and Mrs. Margaret Ann Wayland were Thursday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Devers arid family in Front Royal. Mrs. Alice Owens and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Butterball, all of Baltimore, Maryland were Sunday guests of Mrs. Delia Leake. Her afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Toulette, Kori and Ryan of Madison. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard”JerikfrisT and Angie were Friday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins, Donna and Allen in Nethers Mill. Donna returned with her grandparents for an overnight stay. Mrs. Lillie Jenkins and Mrs. Joyce Dyer, both of Etlan were Monday callers of Mrs. Delia Leake. Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Thursday guest of her mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Maryland spent the * weekend with the latter’s mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. On Sunday afternoon Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Kushner visited Mrs. Nellis Graves in Washington. Mrs. Lester Deal accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Nancy Taylor of Stanley recently returned home after a week’s visit with their son and brother William Deal in San Leandro, California. Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Roark of Richmond were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Deal and family. Guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins, Richard and Angie over the weekend were Mrs. Cathy Pullen of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins, Donna and Allen of Nethers Mill and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Baldwin of Slate Mills. Dr. and Mrs. John P. Snead IV of Rixeyville visited Dr. and Mrs. John " P. Snead on Sunday. Have a good week and call me with you news. Weekend busy for Washington residents . . "ir- ana Mrs. Kay Keys of Slate Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley had dinner at the Hong Kong Restaurant in Culpeper on . New Year’s Eve. Sunday Jan. 7, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Weakley visited Mrs. Gladys Dulaney and her brother Lawerence Huffman in Luray. Dinner guest Saturday night of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, , Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Mr. ; and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey. Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Richie Eastham of Rileyville and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cooper and infant son Eric of Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. and Mrs; Lewis Butler of McLean were weekend guests of Woodville area news ruses ** jiak.uk iw«74er Mr. and Mrs. Philip Palmer of Culpeper were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Chloe Brown. Mrs. Charles Wharton, Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt visited - Mr. George C. Hawkins a patient in Fauquier Hospital, Warrenton on Sunday. Mr. Joe Beard of Culpeper was a Sunday evening guest of Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest spent the weekend in Winchester. Mrs. James Sykes of Culpeper , and Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill were Sunday visitors of their mother Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mrs. Lester Deal and daughter I Pam of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. ! John Williams of Culpeper were re; cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chester ; Wayland and Lester Wayland. Robert Hanes and Charlie Buck • of Dillwyn were Tuesday luncheon ■ guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Clark ! and Misty Hitt. Wrangler I NO-FAULT I DENIMS I Unwashed *16.99 X P re-washed ¥ *18.99 » Stretch *16.99 *19.99 ✓ WESTERN FLANNELS *10.99 DRESS WESTERN 2.99 up Sales Ends Jan. 31 * m v1 ? *******7* r.re? ■:??,.•.!•, rererererere; ?; ■ ?•* "l"K%4fc DAD^AIM Tne DAiluiiSil CORNER ,141 s,Loudoun St Mail ON THE CORNER Downtown Winchester (703)662-4672 > • ' Hours. Moft.-Sat. 9-6 arwncuii . tfii • Mrs. Erma Jenkins and Jeff Butler. Mrs. Frances Eubank was a luncheon guest of Mrs. Vergie Hutchinson and her daughter Miss Kay McClanahan of Korea in Front Royal on Wednesday. Friday night visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Carter Smoot and Crystal of Lake Front Royal and Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Woodville. Ms. Betty Menefee of Warrenton and Mrs. Frances Eubank had breakfast at the the Country Cafe Saturday morning. Sunday luncheon guests of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Ms. Betty Menefee of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hudson and Victoria and John Eubank. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Slater of Upr perville were Sunday guests of Mrs. Mattie Ball Fletcher. Recent Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Campbell were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Campbell of Frederick, Md. Mrs. Edna Wayland visited Mrs. Josephine Wood in Reva Park last Monday. Lester Wayland of Woodville was a Saturday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wayland, Jimmy Wayland of Sperry ville was a Sunday visitor. Rappahannock County Girl Scouts will be taking orders for Girl Scout Cookies beginning Friday, Jan. 19 through Feb. 5. To reserve your favorite cookies, please contact a girl scout or leader. Please be generous with your orders because this is the onl^iray the scouts have of financing Ineir activities, you may place an cyder by calling the following leadCTs Sharon Kilpatrick 9878252, Jeannie Welch 987-8333, Sarah Brown 675-3624, Janet Smoot 9879029 or Karen Alexander 636-6972. Friday visitors of Robert L. Frazier were his son Bobby Frazier of Castleton and Rev. Merlin Shorb of Flint Hill. Have a good week and feel free to call at anytime with news for this social column. Chorus seeks contraltos The Culpeper-Piedmont Choral Society announced it has several openings for well trained contraltos who have experience in reading four-part choral music. Now starting its twenty-third year, the choral society’s rehearsals will resume on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 5, in the Fellowship Hall of the Precious Blood Catholic Church, 401 N. Main St., Culpeper. For the annual Spring Concert scheduled-for early May, Music Director Lois Shanks has selected a program to include popular and classical music of appeal to everyone. The 52 voice chorus recently performed Part I of Handel’s “Messiah’.’ For more information about becoming a member or a needed patron - of the choral society, please call (703) 825-6974 in Culpeper, (703) 672-5574 in Orange, (703) 972-7101 in the L. O. W. /Fredericksburg area.^-Sor ^7030347^)54HinVaiTenton^^^\ SHERTOAN-MACMAHON, LTD. The Local Affiliate for Sotheby's International Realty is Pleased to Announce the Sale of "STIRLING FARM" 216 Acre Estate located south of Middleburg fronting on Route 628 in the Scott District, Fauquier County, Virginia. The improvements consist of a stone and frame main house built in' 1957. Tenant house and numerous outbuildings. January 9, 1990 SHERIDAN-MACMAHON, LTD., REALTORS 15 East Washington Street Middleburg, Virginia 22117 Telephone: 703-687-5588 Metro - 478-1806 Local affiliate - Sotheby's International Realty Upcoming events Breakfast in Washington Feb. 3 The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all-youcan-eat breakfast, 7 a.m.-ll a.m., Saturday, Feb. 3 at the fire hall. The buffet menu will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage and gravy, bacon, potatoes and fried apples, with juice, coffee and milk. Tickets are $5 adults and $2.50 for children, available at the door or in advance from any fire department member. Children's karate classes A 12-week series of children’s karate classes for ages 6-14 will begin January 17. Classes will be held Wednesdays at the Child Care and Learning Center from 5:15 to 6:10 p.m. (advanced students until 6:30 p.m.). Cost is $65 for 12 sessions. For more information call CCLC at 675-3237. Yoga classes Hatha yoga classes will begin on Monday, February 5 at The Child Care and Learning Center in Washington. Class will be 1 1/2 hours long from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Woman's club to meet The Rappahannock Woman’s Club will meet on Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Debbie Massie on Route 729. All members are urged to attend. The Fabulous Baker Boys' The movie The Fabulous Baker Boys will be playing at the Gay Street Theater on Friday and Sunday, January 19 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. each evening. For 15 years, Frank Baker, (Beau Bridges) and his brother Jack (Jeff Bridges), have been working together as a two-piano team, doing the same moldy patter night after night, playing “Feelings” in mossy Seattle hotel lounges for people who talk through their act. The boys are roused from thier sleep by Susie Daimond (Michelle Pfeiffer), a singer who joins the act. Best Actress went to Michelle Pfeiffer for “The Fabulous Baker Boys." ‘‘The Fabulous Baker Boys” also received awards for Beau Bridges as Best Supporting Actor and Best Cinematography by Michael Ballhaus. The movie is rated R. Aerobic workout planned Simply Aerobics Total Workout will be held at the Amissville fire hall on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:50 p.m. Child care is available on Mondays and Wednesdays. For more information call Lyn Everett at 937-4063 or Jan Zeamer at 937-5111. Little League Association meeting The Rappahannock Little League Association has cancelled their January 11 meeting; it has been rescheduled for January 18 at 7:30 at Rappahannock County High School. For additional information call A1 Kellert at 937-4869. Allen's opera at Gay St. On Saturday, Jan. 20, the premier performance of Patrick Allen’s ‘Tales from the Debateable Land” will be presented at the Gay Street Theater in Washington at 8 p.m. “Tales” is a collection of stories and original musical compositions concerning the exploits of Col. John S. Mosby. All tickets are $4 at the door. For ticket reservation and information call RAAC at (703) 675-3193. Herbal Medicine workshop There will be a one day workshop on Traditional Healing and Herbal Medicine, Saturday, February 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Flint Hill. For registration, information and directions call Kathleen Maier at 636-3078. Fee is on a sliding scale basis, $40.00 to .60.00 per person. Fashion show planned The Rappahannock Women’s Club annual fashion show will be held on Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at Rappahaqnock Countv Elementary School. This year’s theme, Country Reflections, will feature fashions from Frank’s and Warren Quality in Front Royal and Peebles in . _Warrenton. Tickets, may be purchased from any member or contact Chairperson Barbara Burke at 987-8058. Visual arts at Middle St. Middle Street Gallery is planning a quarterly visual arts program beginning in March. The Gallery is accepting requests from the community for classes, films, lectures and discussions of interest in the visual arts; and a call for instructors, lecturers or discussion guides. If you would like to offer or make requests write or call the gallery at (703) 675-3440, or call (703) 675-3649. Written inquires should be addressed to Middle Street Gallery, P.O. Box 341, Washington, Va 22747. Quaker meeting There is an hour of silent worship on Sunday from 10 a m. to 11 a.m. at the Middle Street Gallery. Parenting group in Culpeper A parenting group will meet weekly, beginning Jan. 22, until 1 March 26, at Culpeper Family Guidance. 650 Laurel Street in Culpeper. The group will meet for 10 weeks from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call PIE at (703) 825-5656 or SAFE at (7031 825-8876 for more information. Transit System funding The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 18, at 1:00 p m. to seek input and comments on its application for continued funding for its Transit System through UMTA Section 18. This hearing will be conducted at the Center’s offices, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper. United Way annual meeting The United Way of Culpeper Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Jan. 25, beginning at noon at the Aberdeen Barn at Holiday Inn. The meeting will consist of lunch (dutch treat), end of year reports and election of officers. The public is invited. To reserve lunch call United Way office, 825-7615 by Jan. 23. Support group meeting A support group meeting for women with relationship problems will be held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Saint Stephen’s Church in Culpeper. For further information call 825-8876. Pro-life march on Washington Pro-lifers will gather in the Nation’s Capitol Jan. 22 for the 17th Annual March for Life. Free bus transportation will be provided from the Culpeper area to Washington. Buses will be leaving from the Culpeper Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m., March 22, and returning at approximately 6:30 p.m. For more information call (703) 825-8831.

Winter citrus season healthy too By HELEN W. SMITH Ft«—l«n Alt Hot Economic! Citrus fruit is one of the richest sources of Vitamin C, a basic building block of a healthy body. It goes to work in a number of ways: Everyone, knows that you need the calcium in milk and citrus vitamins ow and build strong bones. Vitamin C plays a team role in bone development, helping to form its structure. 2709helps to form strong teeth and firm gums. Dentine, the hard part of the tooth under the enamel, also requires vitamin C for good growth. Your tooth growth continues until you are about 20 years old, and that’s why ample vitamin and mineral intake are especially important during the teen years. Vitamin C is an aid to gum health, too. Sometimes red, swollen gums are the result of a vitamin C deficiency. All small blood vessels must have an adequate supply of vitamin C. When the body has been lacking vitamin C for a long time, trouble develops in places such as the gums where blood vessels have a lot of pressure. Citrus helps build the blood supply. When the amount of iron in the blood is low the body becomes ane_ HOME ECONOMICS mic; for iron is necessary in the hemoglobin of blood. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron. Citrus fruit helps in healing and recovery. Injuries need vitamin C for healing. After surgery or an injury, when new connective tissue is being formed, a plentiful intake of vitamin C is essential. We do not know exactly how much is needed for these special circumstances, and it doubtless depends on the extent of the wound and your own physical condition. But we do know that if there is too little vitamin C intake at this time, healing may be delayed. And keep in mind that a nourishing diet is usually essential for any kind of ailment. When you are recovering from a cold or flu, for instance, the doctor generally advises you to drink plenty of fruit juice since fluids are just as important as nutrients. Fresh citrus In some of its many versatile forms, citrus is always available. Supermarkets offer citrus fresh, frozen, canned and chilled as well fresh, frozen and canned juices. During the winter months when citrus fruit is in season and, therefore, economical, it is at its best when eaten fresh. Some common varieties and sizes generally available are: Hamlin: an early season orange, usually has a few seeds, makes an excellent juice orange. Available October through December. Valencia: a late season orange. It has a thin skin, oval shape and deep The Other White Meat: Pork ‘‘The Other White Meat” Whole Or Half Boneless (Sliced FREE!) PORK LOINS/ Chef’s Prime Boneless Rib End PORK ROAST America’s Cut - Boneless Center Cut A aa Pork Chops.. Lb. 2.98 j'Ti'r-p-p Prices in this ad good Monday, Jan. 15 thru Sunday, Jan. 21,1990. vSR6£0'//llll I//// /tr,r.. a Grade A Family Pack CHICKEN BREAST/t Extra Lean Whole BOSTON BUTTS IP* Deli Bonus Buy!! .BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!!! S1.19 Value - 6 P&ck PITA BREAD Choose from Plain/ Wheat/Onion/Sesame (Stuff it with your favorite meat salad or shaved meat.) "Good at deli/bakeries only.” 2 Liter - Diet Pepsi/ Jimmy Dean Mild, Hot, Special Recipe & Extra Mild ROLL SAUSAGE S15,Lb 750 ML GLEN ELLEN Red, White $3.19 Jr North Carolina V SWEET I POTATOES NORTH SWEET POIXTOES ^ ^ ^ ^ UiJUU 8 Oz. - Reg. & Thin Spaghetti/ Elbow Macaroni MUELLER’S PASTA 15 Oz. - Food Lion TOMATO SAUCE 6 Oz. - Contadina TOMATO PASTE 8 Oz. - Crushed/Chunk LIBBY’S PINEAPPLE 15.5 Oz. Lt. Red Kidney Or 15 fl7 Chili Lipton CupaSoup Lots-a-Noodles 4 I Muellers elbows asi -T-WlV U (Qntadiitf JOAN OF ARC BEANS 1.5 Oz. Chicken/1.6 Noodle/ 1.7 Oz. Oriental Or Vegetable Upton LOTS-A-NOODLES SOUP ' 15 Oz. - Blackeye Peas/Pintos/Great Northern/Pork & Beans LUCK’S BEANS 15 Oz. - Mixed/Chopped Mustard/Chop ped Turnip/Chopped Collard BUSH GREENS Mueller’sj spaghetti I ENRICHIO * JJ 10 Ct. - Butter Flavored £ TEXAS STYLE filSCUITSj 5 Ct. - 5 Oz. Biscuits-'' BUTTER-ME-NOTS j 20 Oz. - Frozen Shoestring ™ nuNci nues SMUTUNC STTU | BUSHS »»T_ * „ °*-o m»*w<x*» / , Cuomo HtWfT J 10 Oz. - Chopped BUSH KRAUT 6 Oz. - Blueberry/Cherry/Peach/Raspberry/Strawberry/Strawberry-Banana YOPLAIT LIGHT YOGURT LYNDEN FARMS POTATOES Cherry - Lip Balm CHAPSTICK 14 Oz. AJAX CLEANSER There is a Food Lion conveniently located near you: 613 FROST AVE., WARRENTON, VIRGINIA 22186 Monday thru Saturday: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. and 9 a.m.-9.m. * orange color with usually no more than six seeds. Available February through June. . Tangelo: a tangerine-grapefruit hybrid. It’s skin is usually thin and either smooth or slightly bumpy. It easily separates into sections and is available October through January. Tangerine: is a citrus fruit that is small or medium size and flat on the ends. Deep orange or red color with few seeds. The zipper skin fruit peels and sections easily. Available November through January. Temple: a member of the orange family, medium to large in size. It has a deep orange color and oval shape. Sometimes it has a pebbly skin. Temple oranges peel and section easily. Available December through March. Duncan grapefruit: are large in size with a pale yellow color often tinged with green or russet. Usually thin skinned with a cluster of seeds and available October through June. Pink or red seedless grapefruit: are small to large in size, usually flattened at both ends. Skin is smooth, thin and yellow. These have a white flesh, nearly seedless. Available October through May. Marsh seedless grapefruit: are small to large size, usually flattened at both ends. Skin is smooth, thin and yellow. These have a white flesh, nearly seedless. Available October through June. Selection and storage Select fruit that is firm and heavy for its size, thin skinned and free of soft spots. Skin color does not indicate inner color of ripeness. In the spring, extra chlorophyll produced by the tree for the new bloom may tinge the skin of ripe oranges or grapefruit with green. All the citrus shipped to market is ripe...and any green on the skin, will be the result of this “regreening.” Ripe citrus is the only fruit that regreens in this manner. Citrus should be stored in the refrigerator or a cool place until ready to use. This first recipe using citrus fruit is an easy one for children to prepare in the microwave oven. ' Orange parfait Light and Delicious! Makes 6 servings. Use a 2-quart bowl. 1 (10-ounce) package miniature marshmallows 2 cups orange juice 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup coconut (optional) 1) Microwave marshmallows on High 2-3 minutes. They will puff up. 2) Add orange juice and beat with a wire whip. Juice and marshmallows should be smoothly blended together. Stir in pineapple and coconut. Pour into parfait or dessert dishes and chill. Top with' whipped cream. Garnish with orange slices and a sprig of fresh mint if available. It’s good in a graham cracker pie crust, too! Spinach-orange salad 110-oz. bag fresh spinach ey 1 T. lemon juice 11/2 T. caraway seeds Combine mayonnaise with honey and lemon juice. Beat with a small whisk until smooth. Stir in caraway seeds. Serves: 8. Spicy citrus cooler 2 tea bags or 2 teaspoons tea leaves 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 cups boiling water 4 cups grapefruit juice 1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate Place tea, cloves and cinnamon in teapot; pour boiling water over mixtime. Cover; let stand 10 minutes. In 2-quart non-metal container, combine grapefruit juice and orange juice concentrate. Remove tea bags and strain spices from tea; pour into juice mixture. Chill. Serve over ice. Yield: 6 (1-cup) servings. r Real Estate tiJ Eileen M. Day REALTOR WHEN SHOULD YOU REFINANCE? When should you refinance your mongage? When you'll save money by taking out a new mongage. I'm not trying to be cute. You will NOT always save money by cutting your mongage payment, because it invariably costs money to borrow. Refinancing costs average around 3 percent of the principal borrowed — say, $3,000 on a $100,000 mortgage — though they could run much higher or lower. To end up ahead, you have to save enough money each month to recover your upfront borrowing costs. The answer also depends on how long you expect to live in the home. Let me propose the “two-and-two rule." If you plan on owning your home for two years or more, refinancing begins to look attractive when you can reduce the interest rate by 2 percentage points. The longer you own your home, the greater your savings. Refinancing is especially hard to justify if you plan to sell in under two years except for a tremendous interest rate drop. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate please stop In at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, The Clopton House, Washington, Va. 22747. Phone 675-3033. We re here to help.

Sue E. Shuler Sue Eastham Shuler, 89, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Rappahannock died Jan. 10 in Minneapolis. A graveside service was conducted Jan. 16 in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front Royal, by the Rev. Thomas D. Clay. Mrs. Shuler was bom July 25, 1900 in Rappahannock County a daughter of the late Philip B. Eastham and Mafie Deatherage Eastham. She was married to the late Willis B. Shuler. Surviving are one son, W. Philip Shuler of Minneapolis; one sister, Ellie Byrd Eastham Coleman of Lynchburg; and five grandchildren. Arangements were handled by the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal. Dan Wilson Dan Wilson, 92, of Amissville, died Jan. 13 in Oak Spring Nursing Home in Warrenton. A graveside service was held Jan. 16 in Sunset View Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Ed Messick officiating. Mr. Wilson was bom Jan. 2, 1898, in Snowville, the son of the late Jefferson Davis and Victoria Miller Wilson. He was a retired plumbing contractor in Northern Virginia and a member of Arlington Masonic Lodge. Surviving are two half sisters, Frances Krisberg and Louise Huffman of Dandridge, Tenn.; five stepgrandchildren and nine step-greatgrandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock. 1903, in Fauquier County, the son of the late Robert and Alberta Ross Jackson. He was married to the late Ella Lewis Jackson. Surviving are three daughters, Katie Lewis of Arlington, Catherine Carter of Front Royal and Julia O’Bannion of Falls Church; three sons, John Jackson of Warrenton, James Jackson of Berryville and Henry Jackson of Bethesda, Md.; one sister, Mary Jackson of Winchester; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Thomas Johnson Thomas Rogers Johnson, 65, of Front Royal died Jan. 10 at his home. The funeral was conducted Jan. 15 by the Rev. Jerry Young at the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home. Burial was in the Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Johnson was born in Charlottesville on Aug. 13, 1924, son of Virginia Longworth Johnson of Columbia, Va., and the late Hawthorne Johnson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. He was a retired employee of Avtex and a member of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife, Mary Lucille Johnson; one daughter, Gloria Lucille Pullen of Flint Hill; two brothers, Walter Johnson of Florida and Charlie Johnson of Richmond; two sisters; and one grandchild. Pallbearers were Donnie Callahan, Lester Walker, Ira Cullers, Aubrey Darr, Harley Coulboume and Thomas L. Nicewamer Jr. Carolyn J. Gorman Carolyn Jo Gorman, 44, died at Annaburg Manor in Manassas January 12, from complications following aneurysm surgery at George Washington University Hospital in October. Mrs. Gorman was Executive Director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board from 1980 until the time of her death. Prior to her appointment as Executive Director, she had served as Director of the RRCSB Mental Health Center. Before moving to Virginia, she was an adjunct faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry, University of South Florida College of Medicine, and Director of Outpatient Services for the Northside Community Mental Health Center in Tampa. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, graduated from the University of Toledo, and did postgraduate work in psychology and social work at McGill University in Montreal and at the University of Toledo. She was a member of the NAACP and the American Civil Liberties Union. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughters, Rachel and Elsbeth, both of Warrenton; son, Aidan of Warrenton; sister, LoRee Hinds of Toledo. Funeral arrangements are private. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center in Culpeper. John R. Jackson John Robert Jackson, 86, of Front Royal, formerly of Marshall died Jan. 9 in Winchester Medical Center. The funeral was held Jan. 12 at Joynes Funeral Home in Warrenton with the Rev. Wendell Grant officiating. Burial was in Mount Morris Cemetery in Hume. « Mr. Jackson was bom Nov. 30, Gladys Kite Miss Gladys Virginia Kite, 79, of Culpeper, died January 8, at the University of Virginia Hospital. CHIROPRACTOR Pinched Nerves, Disc Protrusions, Low Back, Neck * Joint Pain Dr. Barbara S. Millar 825-3077 Miss Kite was a native of Rappahannock and had lived in Culpeper for many years. She was a retired school teacher. Miss Kite was a member of United Daughters of the Confederacy, the A.A.R.P., Culpeper Historical Association, and Oak Shade United Methodist Church. Miss Kite attended William & Mary and Mary Washington Colleges. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Francis Coons of Falls Church; and four nephews, Raymond and Donald Kite, Tom and Dick Coons. Her parents were the late John Franklin and Isa Smith Kite. A funeral service was held at Clore Funeral Home chapel on Janurary 12. The Rev. Garland Hines officiated. Interment was in Culpeper Masonic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper Rescue TOUR MONEY OR TOUR LIFE. When you give to the Red Cross, you take on a great responsibility; saving thousands of lives. Maybe even your own. 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Read your ad carefully the I first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make a [ change call us at once* Your Action Number 675~3338 Antiques 1 SPERRYV1LLE ANTIQUE MARKET Open Friday - Monday 10a.m. - 5p.m. • Antiques • Collectibles • Glass • Antique Clocks • Collectible Artwork • Frames We buy. sell and take consignments For information call 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Business 3 Opportunities Now Product Dealers wanted Call 703/330-9494. IINIntendoM 100% Cash Income with America's hottest $$$ maker. Prime locations 100% return of investment Guaranteed! 1800-749-6000 Vending Route - Handling national brand products. No selling involved. Service company - commercial accounts Census shows average gross earning of $3400 per month. Requires approximately 8 hours per week You will need from $8000-$16000 cash for equipment. Call 1-800-4763018 Child 4 Services Structured Full Time/ part time care Hot meal and snacks Nights weekends available Amissville/ Culpeper schools. 703/3474103 Child 4 Service* NEED A BREAK A VACATION or just your home with your spouse??? Without the kids! Professional Mother provides 24 HOUR CARE Reasonable Rates 703/937-5704 Child Care 5 Wanted Wanted mother's helper. Part-time, weekdays mornings. Near Flint Hill. Help care for 3 year old girl. 703/636-3842. Farm Equip. 10 and Supplies Agricultural Sprayers suitable for agribusiness, orchards, etc. Have two heavy duty sprayers: #1. 500 gal. speed sprayer, comes with its own old farm truck. Asking $995., or best offer. Both truck and sprayer run well. #2. 100 tal. sprayer with booms. 395 or best offer. 703667-0531. Hay Bales - Round, 1,000 lb. mixed Orchard Grass, Clover, Alfalfa. Price by quality and volume. Flint Hill/ Ben Venue. 703/6753761. Large round bales, mixed, $15. Orchard grass and Timothy, $20. Square bales in bam, second cutting orchard, $2. Orchard grass, clover and Timothy, $2.50. Call 703/937-4134 after 5 p.m. Firewood 12 For Sale Firewood. $95 a cord. Call 703/987-9164. Firewood. $95 a cord. Call 703/987-8796. Garden 14 Equip, ft Produce Lawn ft Garden Equipment Winter Service Specials - Parts discount, special pricing, 1/2 price pick-up out of town. Call Swan’s Shop and make an appointment with Mike Rhoades for Special Savings on All makes Nowll 703/825-8371 or 1-800SI 89. Giveaways 15 6 Retriever Puppies Free to a good home, male or female. Call 703/439-8122 after 5pm. Happy Ads 20 Happiness Is shopping Babyland, Weems Lane, Pineville Plaza, Winchester, VA 22601. 703-6651899. Specializing in baby furniture and accessories. Happy 21 Birthdays Goodness Sake's Alive Look who's 65. Happy Birthday Wade From Billy & Jean Hones 23 for Sale MORGAN HORSES & PONIES Wide Range Registered Stock ★★Winter Sale Prices★★ For Information Call 703-338-4336 Lost and 41 Pound Gold bracelet found on sidewalk in front of China King Restaurant on King Street in Leesburg, Dec.21. Call 703-777-1280, describe. Loot and 41 Found Loot Of Stolen near Salem/ Rixeyville area. Large lemon and white male Walker Foxhound. Anyone with information, please call 703/547-3014. Mac. for 42 Sale/Rent Carpet Layer has thousands of yards of carpet left over from new homes. $9.98 a yard installed. Stainmaster and more. Minimum 40 yards. Call Hugh D. Fuller, Carpetman, 703-538-5324. Gaa Stove with oven, 30" wide. $50. Call 703/3477026. Happy Ads 20 ATTN.: All Martial Arts Instructors and Students United States Martial Arts Bureau Agency (USMABA) A New Agency Formed To Recognize, Certify & Recertify All Martial Arts Forms Will Officially Certify Your Grade With Proof Of Certification Contact: Dr. R. Franklin Miller Asst. Bureau Director For Free Information: 202-832-3594 ^^Happy Ads How do you love them? Let them read the ways!! Valentine Happy Ads are the perfect way to tell your sweetheart, secret crush and/ or family (don’t forget Mom!) how you feel!! Just fill out the form below and return with your payment to: Rappahannock i^etos by Monday, February 5th, 1990 Valentine Happy Ads will appear Thursday, February 8th 20 words or less for only $2.50 (25<: for each additional word) All ads must be Paid in Advance No phone-in ads Return (with your payment) to: Rappahannock News PO Box 59 Washington, Virginia 22747 Miac. for 42 Sale/Rent Happy Jack Trtvermlclde: Recognized safe & effective by U.S. Bureau of Veterinary medicine against book, round & tapeworms in dogs & cats. At better feed & drug stores. Hunting Club membership, includes use of 5000 acres in No. Va. Call 703/643-2608. Nikon Cameras FM2 body, MD-12 motor drive, 50mm 1.8 lens, and 28mm Nikkor. $600 for the above package. FM body - $200. 35-105mm Nikkor $300. Call Vicki. Days, 703-777-1111, and evenings 703-435-7493. Ski Boota Merrell XCD, size 6, x-country, like new, , $100. Call 703/347-7026. I Snow Urea B78-13, mounted on Subaru rims, i $20 each, 4-for $75. Call . 703/347-7026. Store Fixtures - New, used, bought. Stocking slotwall, gridwall, hardware, peg board. Accessories, showcases, counters, garment racks, hangers, pricing, tagging equipment, jewelry supplies. Fixtures and forms, 1-800-9372232. Wolff Tanning Beds - Commercial - home units from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments as low as $18. Call today free color catalog, 1800-228-6292. Yamaha Spinet Organ. Lovely wood and tone; two manual; pedals; bench; music including learning system. $900 firm. 703/675-3592 weekends. 20-Foot Channel Master antenna, amplifier, rotator, pole (one year old). $400 value for $175 obo. Call Rob or Barbara, 703/9878596. $868 Swimming Pools $888. Warehouse Clearance of new 1989 pools, 24' x 32' completely installed. Includes huge deck, ladder, fencing, filter and skimmer. Financing available. Other pools available. Call toll free 24 hours 1-800-523-0400. American Pools by an American Company. 3 Diaplay/Showcaaea 1 Display rack $450 for all f No reasonable offer rejected) MUST SELL 703/987-8043 RENT-TO-OWN TV., Stereo, VCR, Appliances & Furniture Jenkins Rentals Mcadowbrook Shopping Center Culpeper 703/825-0665 Washington St. Madison 703/948-5530 PHOTOGRAPHS Permanent prints of the STAFF PICTURES which appear in the Rappahannock News can be ordered from the News Office. Prices are $15 for 5x7 and $25 for 8x10. 703/675-3338 Mobile Homes- 44 Sale/Rent Virginia Mobil* Homes., used homes $1,900 and up, new homes single, two or three bedroom, double. All prices negotiable. Located at Rt.29 Bypass and Rt.666 Culpeper, 703/8252446. Main office 9720 Lee Highway Fairfax, VA. 703/273-5448; Woodbridge 703/494-1398. Musical Instr. 45 ft Equipment Spinat-Console Plano Bargain. Wanted; Responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet-console piano. Can be seen locally. Call Mr. White at 1-800-327-3345, Ext. 101. Office 46 Equipment Typewriters - Du* To decreased school business brapd new Smith Corona electronics are offered for $169. List much morel Word eraser, full line memory correction, easy load correction cassette and more. Free delivery. Credit cards, COO $4.50. Returns exchanged only. 407/2879423 anytime. Personals 47 American retirement homes. $800-$2400 includes room, board, utilities, 24 hour nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, Clifton Forge, Emporia, Danville, South Hill, Tappahannock. 1-800-999-6637. A Wonderful Family Experience. Australian, European, Scandinavian, Japanese high school exchange students arriving in August. Become a host Family/ American Intercultural Student Exchange. Call 1-800/SIBLING. 4lss Virginia USA Interlational Pageant - April 21 - !2. Holiday Inn, Roanoke, ^ges: 3 months-25 years. Contact State Director lowena Hoskins, 606/672!838, Diana Madon, 06/573-3417. Mortgages. First and second mortgage loans anywhere in Virginia. Closed in /our area. Fast service, good/ fair rates. Any purpose, residential/ rental. Mr. Grubbs, 804/644-2361. Convalescent Aida Walkers, hospital beds, commodes, etc. Loaned free of charge for as long as needed by anyone in Rapp. County. 703/987-824*, 703875-3765,703937-5886 Of 703875-3602 Pete 50 German Shephard Pups. Import parents. Sire: LG Sieger V1 Eros v. Roding SchH 3. Dam: V Wenke v. der Radsieksbeeke SchH 2. $500. 703/675-3978. Jack Russell Terrier pups, male/ female. 8 weeks. Pet, hunt. Loyal, intelligent companions. Parents on property. $300. 703/347-1577. Lost: Pet Registry. Call 703/987-8045, leave message. Rottweiler Puppies, AKC, ready 2/3/90. Deposit will hold. 703/347-0804. Three adorable mixed pups, free to good home. Call 703/937-4051. Rentals- 60 Apartments Apartment For Rent. 1 bedroom efficiency. Located at 688 and 211. Stalls and paddocks also available. Single person. 703/347-7599: Rentals- 62 Houses Applications Now Being accepted for 3 bedroom house in Sperryville. References and security deposit required. 703/987-8144. Ryans’s Stable and silo apartment for rent in The Plains area 11 stall bam, hay storage & 3 fenced paddocks. Silo apartment - room for 2. $953/ month. Call Alera at Mt. Vernon Armfield, 1-703/687-6395. Del apis ns - 3 bedroom stone farm house, easy access to I-66, large yard and garden, central heat, garage and storage building. $800/ month. Available immediately. Call 703/3642295 days; 703/937-4461 evenings. For Rent: town and country home - Warrenton. Older 3/4 bedroom, 2 bath house with charming attached 1 bedroom, 1V4 bath cottage. Perfect for guest or in-laws. Security deposit, references. 703/347-1333. Rentals - 62 Houses Largs House - 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, LR, DR, large kitchen, basement. 2 acres. 10 miles north of Culpeper on 729. Security deposit and 1st month rent. $650/ month. 703/9375238. Near Slate Mills - Small house and farm for rent. $670 per month. No children. Call Sharon before 9p.m., 703/364-1622. Small House In secluded valley near Flint Hill. 2 bedrooms, bath, living/ dining, kitchen, ceiling fan, air conditioning, wood stove/ fireplace, basement storage, carport, deck overlooking woods. Complete road maintenance. Pets welcome. $600 plus utilities. Security deposit, references. Reply to P.O. Box 59-00, Washington, Va. 22747. 1 bedroom log cabin, behind Great Meadow in The Plains. Honeymoon cottage, room for two, available January 15th, $750 a month. Call Alera Mount l/ernon Armfield Realty 703/687-6395. Services- 71 Business Going Away? Protect your home. Housesitting available by the day or week. Reasonable rates. References available upon request. Call 703/347-9019 after 6p.m. and weekends. Old Black and white photos copied, reasonable prices. Hand-cokxing available. Cindy Mahan, 703675-3837. PIANO TUNING: Work guaranteed 30 years ftiU time Warren Emerson Dennis Call collect, Amlssvtlle, Va. (703) 937-5857 PULLEN'S ELECTRICAL S PLUMBING State Licensed New ft Old Work Pump Installation Free Estimates on New Work 703-675-3249 RAPPAHANNOCK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Payroll 703-937-3000 Experienced and Fully Insured Modem Equipment Chimney Lining fcrrbut BRUCE VIERUN6 703/675-3508 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION BaBder of fine new homes. REMODELER of existing homes. Cons tractor of quaint additions for TOURcozy home! Exciting Results! Quality work CLASS A LICENSED 703/M7-S043 Rentals - 60 Apartments Ryans’s Stable and Silo Apartment For Rent The Plains area 11 stall bam, hay storage & 3 fenced paddocks. Silo apartment -room for 2. $953/ month Call Alera at Mt. Vernbn Armfield 1-703/687-6395 Services 72 Farm \ Loading problems? Any horse humanely trained to load into a van or trailer. Red Revelle. 703/6720724. Services- 73 Home Improvement Interior And Exterior Painting. Free estimates. Call Gary Bright, 703/9879164. Sanding A refinishing hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703/635-2558. Woodscapes. Custom decks, wooden retaining walls, walkways, patios and terraces. Free estimates and extensive portfolio. Licensed and insured. Call 703/439-1476. Brown 8t Son Flooring Carpet Vinyl Tile over 12 years experience Free Estimates Call 703/675-3118 B & B BUILDERS OF VIRGINIA, INC. Specializing in decks, additions & remodeling 18 years experience No job too small Call after 8p.m., 703/937-6280 Timberbuilt Construction Co. Custom Homes Metal Roofs Wood Siding 703/675-3901 703/675-1012 GOLDEN BOUGH BUILDERS Home Improvements Additions a Kitchens Decks a Bathrooms •Garages Custom Finish Work Bonded dr Insured Call 703/937-4102 Tributes 77 At This Time we would like to thank the community at large, the fire departments - as well as churches and other organizations for their recent support, prayers, contributions, furniture, appliances, clothing and many other acts of kindness shown to us during the fire and loss of our personal belongings. Your kindness and thoughtfulness will long be remembered. The family of John Thomas Keys III In loving memory of my beloved husband, Alvin L. Atkins, who went to be with Jesus, Janusry 9,1985. Five long years have passed, since I saw your dear face last. Oh, I remember well the day, when our blessed Lord called you away. Your life was always 90 sweet and kind, a better husband no one will ever find. Your sweet voice was so dear, I can almost hear it ringing in my ear. Life goes on, that is true, but it will never be the same since I lost you. God saw your suffering, and knew you'd had your share. And with his arms around you, he whispered, "come* and take a trip through the air. So treasure him, Lord, in your garden of rest, for on earth, he was one of the best. That dear one in Heaven Lord, I yearn to see, whom I know is watching and waiting for me. So rest on with God, till I see you, for when Jesus calls, I'm coming too. Your devoted wife, Marie F. Atkins Business 78 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 are 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. ...Can Se\\ It? Services- 71 Business PC’s Not Right? Call OiV-SlTE for Computers and Printers • Custom Systems and peripheral* •Repairs at your location • Service on most systems • 6 hour response time • Preventative maintenance contracts available Mon. - Fri. 8-6 (703) 937-2165^ fcappafjannocfe i)etos now offers FAX MACHINE SERVICES (Any U.S. Destination) To send information: $5.00- first page $2.00- each additional page To receive information: $4.00- first page $1.00- each additional page ®t)t fcappaijannocfeiietos Main St., Washington, VA. 703/675-3338 Facsimilie: 703/675-3088

Bidaft 79 Proposals REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS PLANNING CONSULTANT The County of Rappahannock County, Virginia is requesting proposals from qualified firms to assist the County with the preparation of an area plan for a small General Commercialuse zone to serve as the focal point of such activity within Rappahannock County. The County needs the assistance of a consultant to prepare a needs assess ment for such development, architectural and site design standards, zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments, necessary public improvements, proposed street alignments, and related matters. This study may be used as the basis for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, for evaluating proposed rezonings, as well as for additions and/or deletions from the Capital Improvements Plan. PROPOSAL EVALUATION | All proposals will be evaluated on evidence of understanding of the work to be completed, the objectives to be achieved, and the capabilities of the proposed staff to be dedicated to the effort. All respondents shall submit information pertaining to the followingcriteria. 1. ) Past experience with similar studies, 2. ) Qualifications and availability of individuals to be assigned to study, 3.) Time for completion of study (start with authorization to begin through completion of study and delivery of final plan document. Include a calendar of events with dates of completion). All respondents must submit proposals no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 9, 1990, at the Building, Zoning & Administration Office, Porter and Main Street, Washington, VA 22747 (or at P.O. Drawer 519), c/o Mr. John W. McCarthy, County Administrator. Late proposals shall not be considered. Mr. McCarthy will respond to questions and schedule pre-bid meetings as needed: please reach him at (703) 675-3342. Proposals from qualified and responsible firms will be ranked by a Selection Committee on the above criteria, and interviews will be held by the Committee with the top two (2) ranking firm's, if necessary. The Committee will negotiate a fee with the firm that ranks the highest. If a suitably agreeable fee cannot be finalized with the highest ranking firm, negotiation will be held with the firm with the next highest rank^he County of Rappahannock reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP. The County is not liable for any cost incurred by firms submitting proposals or for any cost incurred prior to the issuance of a contract. Proposals not submitted in the manner prescribed above will be rejected. The County of Rappahannock is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap. Minorjty and femaleowned firms are encouraged to participate. Bids & 79 Proposals REQUESTFOR PROPOSALS PLANNING CONSULTANT The County ot Rappahannock, Virginia, is requesting proposals from qualified firms to assist the County with the Rappahannock County Housing Rehabilitation Planning Project. The project is funded by a Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Block Grant Planning Grant. The County needs the assistance of a consultant to prepare an existing housing condition assessment, proposed program design and preliminary cost estimates of houses identified as potential rehabilitation participants. This activity will include a recommended ranking of Village areas by greatest need first including a ranking by structure within each Village as well as the preparation of all aspects of a rehabilitation program's design. This study will then be used as the basis for an application for FY 1991 Virginia CDBG funds. This study is not intended to be a complete housing rehabilitation job writeup. PROPOSAL EVALUATION All proposals will be evaluated on evidence of understanding of the work to be completed, the objectives to be achieved, and the capabilities of the proposed team. All respondents shall submit information pertaining to the following criteria. 1. ) Past experience with similar studies. 2. ) Qualifications and availability of individuals to be assigned to study. 3. ) Time for completion of study (start with authorization to begin through completion of study and delivery of report and recommendations. Include a calendar of events with dates of completion). 4. ) Related experience with CDBG Community Improvement grant applications. All respondents must conform to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity requirements and upon request supply documentation of compliance. Proposals shall be received no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 9, 1990, at the Building, Zoning and Administration Office, Porter and Main Streets, Washington, VA, 22747 (or at P.O. Drawer 519), c/o Mr. John W. McCarthy, County Administrator. Late proposals shall not be considered. Mr. McCarthy will respond to questions and schedule pre-bid meetings as needed; please reach him at (703) 675-3342. Proposals from qualified and responsible firms will be ranked by a Selection Committee on the above criteria, and interviews will be held by the Committee with the top two (2) ranking firms. The Committee will negotiate a fee with the firm that ranks the highest following the interviews. If a suitably agreeable fee cannot be finalized with the highest ranking firm, negotiation will be held with the firm with the next highest ranking. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight-forward, concise description of the firm's ability to meet the requirements of the RFP. Fancy bindings, colored displays, promotional material, etc., are not desired. Emphasis should be on clarity of content and completeness. Respondents are cautioned not to distribute proposals in any other fashion other than is prescribed in this RFP. REJECTION OF PROPOSALS Bids ft 79 Proposals The County of Rappahannock reserves the right to reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP. This RFP and pre-proposal conference is made for information or planning purposes only. The County is not liable for any cost incurred by firms submitting proposals or for any cost incurred prior to the issuance of a contract. Proposals not submitted in the manner prescribed above will be rejected. The County of Rappahannock is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age or handicap. Minority and femaleowned firms are encouraged to participate. Real Estate- 81 Wanted Rappahannock teacher and family, six year county residents, looking for small parcel or lot to build first home. Call 703-937-5409. Wanted: 10-15 acres in Rappahannock County. Will pay a reasonable Price. Reply to Box B, c/o auquier Times-Democrat, P.O. Box 631, Warrenton, Va. 22186. Real Estate- 82 Sale by Owner Country Setting charming 3 year old, 3 bdrm, 2Vi bath, rambler. 2 car garage, with screened deck nestled in 5 acres, 15 miles west of Warrenton, $189,500. After 5pm call 703/937-5178, Gainesville - B-1 Zoned: 9.2 acres: retail and office; I-66 visibility. 201/9483327. Scenic mountain setting surrounds this 3 bedroom, 1 Vi bath rambler with full basement. Newly remodeled eat-in country kitchen. Located 2 miles off Rt.211 in Amissville, $108,000. Call 703/937-6123 after 5p.m. Vlewtown Area: New, unique, quality cedar one level, many windows, luxury kitchen, fireplace, large basement, decks, great views from private setting, proudly built by David ami Harry. 3'/i acres open/ woods. $187,500. Owner/ agent. 703/675-3777, 703/937-4388 Real Estate- 83 For Sale Homes of quality - built on your lot, brick, cedar or vinyl ranchers, 2 stories & Capes starting as low as $37,200. No down payment required, excellent financing. Free color brochures. Call toll free Richmond 1-800-4687310; Fredericksburg 1-800-468-7320; Harrisonburg 1 -800-468-7330. Mountain woodland, Views, streams, springs, wildlife. Joins paved road, near Stuart, Va. Low down payment $57,500.919/4494852. Nationwide Modular Homes Wholesale. Immediate delivery. Norwood Construction Inc. Call 703/788-4570. classified'order blank": • Name_ J Address_ ! City__State_Zip_' Classification- • • Copy--! To run:. .weeks. $2 charge per week jor mailing box number replies. i...J MAIL TO: The Rappahannock News P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747 Attn: Classified Adv. Dept. • RATES (per insertion) Classified Word Ad: 20 words (or less).$4.85 15c each additional word Classified Display: Per column inch.. $5.90 Tributes & Thanks: $7.00 minimum ($3.50/ inch) Vehicles 84 for Sale CJ5 Jeep, 1977, 8 cyl. $2,200/ nog. 703/937-5027 after 5p.m. Dodge Pickup, 1977, 318, rebuilt transmission, camper, new tires. Good condition. $900. 703/9374238. F250 pickup, 1964, rebuilt 390 engine, automatic, air conditioning, dual wheels, $3,000/ offer. 703/3642190. Ford Truck, 1976, 250 Super Cab with camper shell. Automatic, air condition, AM/FM stereo with built-in CB. New engine, transmission, paint. Good tires. Best offer. 703/349-8900, ext. 255, after 5p.m. Ford Ranger, XLT, 1988. Extended cab, 4 wheel drive. Excellent conditionj 703/547-2047. Ford Ranger Extended cab, 1988, 4 wheel drive, XLT, air conditioning, AM/FM cassette, sliding rear window, limited slip rear, bedliner, V6 fuel injection. 6 year/ 60,000 mile extended warranty. $10,900. 703/364-2101. Ford ThunderMrd, 1980 good condition, a/c, automatic, 302 engine, V-8, am/ fm cassette stereo, asking $1200 or best offer. Call anytime 703/439-8485. Jeep Cherokee, 1985, 4 cyl., 4 door, 4 wheel drive, auto, power steering/ brakes, AC, cruise, sunroof. $7,250. 703/3471851. Mack 1979 Tri Axle Dump Truck. Air-conditioning, 6 speed transmission, steel body. Excellent condition. 703-327-6519. Mazda B2000 Pickup, 1964 108,000 miles with new brakes, tires, and shocks. Excellent work vehicle. Needs some work. $1250/ best offer. Call 703/349-1725. Pontiac Sunblrd SE, 1987, 5 speed, air conditioning, AM/FM cassette, tilt wheel. New tires. 51,000 miles. $4,950. 703/6751019. 500 SL Mercedes. 1985, n market convertible, blue exterior, dove gray interior, 56,000 miles. $26,500 or best offer. Call 703/687-3110 days or 703/687-3819 evenings, ask for Justine. 2TIjc ^iippaljannocb J2ctu0' Main Street Washington EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Avon.Eam good money selling quality products. 703/349-4654. Be Your Own Boss - National Manufacturer needs local person to service 100% natural juice route. Best one-man business ever. No selling. No overhead. Must nave $14,400 secured 100% by inventory. $55,000 very ppossible first year. This could make you independent. First time offer for details call 9a.m.-9p.m., 1000-633-1740. Assistant Dispatcher eperience preferred. Individual to take phone orders and set up delivery schedule, computer experience helpful, but not necessary. Excellent pay, full benefits, including dental and profit sharing. Apply in person: United Concrete Products, 7600 Cushing Road, Manassas, Va. EOE. Cooper Motor Lines - Urea of late pay, no pay, no miles, dishonesty and old, poorly maintained equipment? We have openings for DOT qualified OTR drivers with one year verifiable experience. Call us. We can help. 1-804232-1088. Drivers - Come For the money, stay for the stability. J.B. Hunt, one of America's largest and most successful transportation companies, pays its drivers some of the best salaries in the business. Call 1-800643-3331 today. EOE. Subject to drug screen. EMTS. Full Time, 40 hours per week. Virginia certified and licensed. Full benefits package. Needed for fast growing, progressive ambulance service in Northern Virginia. For more information call 703/3794040, Choice American Ambulance Service, Inc. Established Culpeper firm Is seeking hardworking, conscientious, self-motivated individual to join their sales staff. Must have a good attitude in dealing with the public. Excellent company benefits including medical, dental and retirement plans. Good driving record. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Virginia Insulation Corporation, 725 North Commerce St., Culpeper, Virginia 22701, Attention: Linda Terry. Full Tima Cook, great opportunity to come grow with us. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a.m. to 4p.m. Excellent pay for right person. The Country Cafe, Washington. 703/675-1066., Lineman to do telephone line work in the Leesburg, Va. area. Must have own tools and transportation. Experience required. Excellent wages, immediate employment. Woodlawn Construction Co., 703/3599190 after 7 pm 703/3397727; 804/798-3214. National Marketing Group seeking amateur photographers in local area. Full or part time. No selling. Will train. Please write: P.O. jx 154, Bealeton, Va. >712, Attn: J.C. /Office Manager. Full-time position in Rappahannock I County. Perform duties of yClinic Office Supervisor. Supervisory experience. Good organizational skills. Bookkeeping duties. Typing. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply by January 25 to Personnel Office, RappahannockRapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701.703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Order Selectors - Work four nights, heavywork experience, must be 18, start at $7.00. $9.80 within one year. Apply in person, Richfood, Inc. 2000 Richfood Road, Mechanicsville, VA. OTR Drivers - Homady Truck Line requires 1 year experience, 23 years of age. Start: 23 cents - 26 cents/ mile based on experience. Excellent benefits. Conventionals/ Cabovers 1-800/343-7889. RN/ LPN needed immediately. Full time night nurse 12a.m.-8a.m., Sunday through Thursday. Good benefits. Salary negotiable. Call Linda Anderson 703/937-5133. RN/LPN part time evening nurse, 4p.m.-12a.m. Salary negotiable. Call Linda Anderson 703/937-5133. Sales • Are You earning what you deserve? You can eam $2000+ weekly working our leads targeting business owners. Management opportunities available. Call Paul Schroeder at 1-800-654-9127. Snowflakes getting you down? We offer a warm, caring atmosphere while becoming a Certified Nurse Aide. Only 4 student spaces left in our new class starting February 12th. Interviews on February 1st and 2nd, 10a.m.-12noon and 2p.m.-4p.m. only. Contact Evelyn Williams, RN, Staff Development Coordinator, 703/347-4770, ext 39 for additional information. Teaching and Administrative jobs, all areas. National Bulletins. Write to: NESE, P.O. Box 1279, Dept. SVA, Riverton, WY 82501 or 307/856-0170. Ths Rappahannock County School Board is accepting applications for these positions: Speech Teacher - Long term substitute needed to start February 1. Prefer applicant with Speech/ Language Disorders endorsement. Volunteer Coordinator - Part time position of 10 hours/ week to coordinate volunteer tutors in Remedial Education program. Prefer applicant with Bachelor's Degree who will consider continuing in position beyond this school year. Position starts late February. To apply, call Jeanie Dwyer at 703/987-8773. Application deadline is Monday, January 22,1990. The Rappahannock County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, national origin, color, race, or handicapping condition. E.O.E. Truck Drivers — Tandem dump truck experience, $10.00 per hour. Must be DOT certified. Bring current driving record to: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Inc., 1106 Sterling Road, Sterling, VA. (703)450-2340 Volunteer Specialist Part - time position (24 hours per week) available in Warrenton arid Culpeper to organize and maintain volunteer program. Duties include identifying volunteers and developing public relations. Requires excellent communication skills, demonstrated experience in planning and organizing programs, and ability to work with volunteers. $7.87 per hour. Apply in January 25 to Personnel Office, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Center, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. 703/825-3100. Urgently need dependable person to work without supervision for Texas Oil Company in Rappahannock County area We train. Write W.M Dickerson, President, SWEPCO Box 961005, Ft. Worth’ Texas 76161. Rapidly growing home health agency needs: Medical Social Worker. Part time, excellent per visit rates plus mileage Physical Therapist, Full/part time, flexible hours. Excellent salary + benefits. Warrenton Manassas Areas. Hunt Country Home Health 578 Waterloo Road, Warrenton. 703/347-4774 or 1-800-782-9794 'ft E.O.E. Help Wanted 93 Farm and Garden Dependable handyman needed for full time position on small Washington farm. Call evenings or weekends, 703/675-3737. Positions 94 Wanted Patricia Straight Iff would like to dean your home or office for you. Contact me at 703/439-8485 anytime. THE BIG ONES WONT GET AWAY WHEN YOU “HUNT” WITH A CLASSIFIED AD Whether buying or selling, you’re on target with the Classifieds, because we always aim to satisfy. Bag the best buys or sell what you no longer need quickly and easily in the fast-action Classifieds. It's a price jungle out there We can help you tame it. Bag your limit in value buying G selling in the Classifieds! 703/675-3338 » Zile ftappafjannock J2etos Security Officers x DID SANTA LEAVE THE BILLS AT YOUR HOUSE? WE CAN HELP! Vance International, a World Class Protective Service, has excellent opportunities to earn additional income in Northern Virginia, DC & Maryland. • Paid Training Provided • Evening Class starts January 22 • Must be available for weekend shifts • Professional Environment [ • Weekly Pay | Visit our corporate office to discuss j your opportunities. No appointment necessary - stop in between 9am-4pm Monday thru Thursday. DIRECTIONS(Driving): Interstate 66 West to Exit 16 to Rt. 123 North towards Vienna. White Granite Drive, to 10467, Suite 201. DIRECTIONS (Public Transporation): Take Metro Orange Line to Vienna. Catch Metro Bus 2W or 2B to Route 123 and Jermantown Road, walk South to White Granite Drive. We're at Sheet Metal Mechanic 2 to 4 years experience, should be proficient in: • blueprint reading • use of hand tools • shear \ J • punch and press brake. CNC punch experience helpful. Kelmar Inc. Midland Va. 703/439-8952. LUMBER HANDLERS NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work efficiently in packaging lumber for shipment. Must be able to perform manual labor and work in variable weather conditions. Good work habits and attendance record a must! Six months probation period. PAY RANGE: S5.00 to S8.00 per hour. (Pay based on past experience.) BENEFITS: Paid vacation, holidays, hospitalization, pay for performance program, retirement plan. Great place to start a career in the lumber industry. Applications may be obtained Monday thru Friday between 7:00 a m. and 3:30 p.m. Apply at: Madison Wood Preservers. Inc. 1 mile off 29 North on Route 634 Madison, Virginia 22727 E.O.E. Shipping/Receiving Clerk For precision machining/ sheet metal shop. Position available for person with the following necessary skills: • Light typing • Calculator • Filing • Neat, legible handwriting Must be able to operate a forklift and willing to learn a computer system. Math and mechanical skills desirable for future entry into sheet metal or machinist apprenticeship program. Kelmar Inc. Midland, VA. 703/439-8952 Driver/Field Service Representative Local concrete pipe manufacturing company is seeking a motivated individual to handle small deliveries and service calls for our customers in No. Va. Successful candidate will operate straight body truck, assist contractors with product installation and provide any necessary repair work. Good pay, excellent benefits. Please send resume to: Concrete Pipe and Products Co. Inc. 7816 Bethlehem Rd Manassas, VA. 22110 E.O.E. U.S. CENSUS BUREAU ENUMERATORS # $6.00 PER HOUR 24 CENTS PER MILE CAR ALLOWANCE CENSUS FIELD WORKERS NEEDED. THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION LASTING APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 WEEKS. THE ENUMERATORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DELIVERING CENSUS QUESTIONNAIRES TO HOUSING UNITS IN THEIR ASSIGNED AREA AND UPDATING CENSUS MAPS. TO QUALIFY YOU MUST: ★ BE A U.S. CITIZEN * ★ PASS A WRITTEN 30 MINUTE TEST * ★ BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AND MEET* EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS SET BY STATE & LOCAL LAWS * ★ HAVE AN AUTOMOBILE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER * * AND A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE * QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLV AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY VISITING THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS FOR TESTING: RAPPAHANNOCK HEALTH DEPT. MAIN ST. WASHINGTON, VA 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM JAN. 15, JAN. 22, JAN. 29 APPUCANTS CAN VISIT THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION APPLICANTS SHOULD BRING WITH THEM 2 FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION SUCH AS DRIVER'S LICENSE. BIRTH CERTIFICATE, OR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. APPUCANTS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO STAY APPROXIMATELY ONE AND ONE HALF HOURS. * * * AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER * * * HIGHWAY PERMITS & SUBDIVISION SPECIALIST -09011 Our Warrenton Residency is seeking a qualified individual to perform duties related to processing permit and subdivision development requests. Reviews permits for private anc) commercial entrances, utilities, and land use to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures. Must have knowledge of construction materials, methods, practices, and principles of roadway design, and general construction inspection techniques. The successful candidate will have the ability to read and interpret rules, regulations, contracts, and construction plans and specifications, use engineering field equipment; record data and prepare reports, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, maintain good working relationships with all levels of people, and pass materials certifications schools within two years of entering this position A valid VA operator's license is required If you have the education, training, and/or experience indicating the ability to perform the work, then take advantage of this opportunity to earn $17,125$23,391 with excellent benefits. Submit a VA STATE APPLICATION TO: HUMAN RESOURCES, VA. Dept, of Transportation, P.O. Box 671, Culpeper, VA 22701. Applications must be received by 5p.m. Friday, February S, 1990. y EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ' MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY WANT YOUR PHONE TO RING? CLASSIFIED THE EASY \WAY TO SELL CALL TODAY!

Inn Continued from page 1 extended stay want public space, diversion, exercise — and just a place to be ourtside their rooms.” The plan, explained by project architect Daniel Lee of the firm of Allen Greenberg, “is one which tries to synthesize the architectural influences of the town, the history of American architecture, and the needs of The Inn.” The addition will be built to the rear of the present Inn, stretching back along that entire block to Calvert St. The main entrance of The Inn would be shifted to Main St., necessitating a lobby, reception area and additional public rooms both upstairs and down. The addition would also house 18 guest rooms and an indoor swimming pool. The two houses now on that block, formerly owned by the Sisks and Almonds but now part of The Inn’s property, will be moved across the street to lots purchased by Messrs. O’Connell and Lynch as part of the LOMP subdivision. The Almond house (at the corner of Main and Calvert) would be moved across the street onto the lot between the Health Department and the Morehouse home. The Sisk house would be moved onto another lot which faces Blue Ridge Ave. “We recognize the historic value of those homes and will do everything we can to preserve them in a dignified manner,” Mr. Lee said. The only option is to move them, however. “To keep them there and still try to meet the needs of The Inn would end up a terribly disappointing compromise for all concerned, including the town. “It is important for The Inn to have a unified feel. . . and the character of the houses would be compromised by incorportation into the expansion. They can best be preserved by being moved across the street.” Between the building and Gay St., a landscaped formal garden is planned. Opposite another entrance on that side, a pavilion with another two bedrooms will be the focus of that side of the building. That will be a more formal facade, Mr. O’Connellexplained, and the garden will be designed to mute its impact on the residences along Gay St. That impact was one reason to locate the structure as close to Main St. as possible, to maintain a distance from the residential neighborhood on Gay St. “It is an effort to respect the rights and privacy of those living there,” Mr. Lee said. Focusing the structure on Main St., he added, is also in harmony with George Washington’s original intent when he laid out the town in 1749. “He called it Main St. for a very good reason - he intended it to be the town’s main street.” It was common at that time for commercial structures to be built right on the street. Often, the front of the building was the public space and the owner’s residence was in the back. Mr. Lee pointed to Williamsburg as an example of the prevailing streetscape; where shops and public buildings were built close to the street, but residences were sited back on the lot, with small yards or gardens in front of them. On the Main St. side, the present service entrance at the rear of the existing building will be enclosed to become a courtyard with gates opening onto the street, allowing trucks to make deliveries in a screened area out of public view. The connection between the present Inn and the addition would be hallways both upstairs and down, to allow access to the dining room on the ground floor and the existing bedrooms upstairs. I A significant advantage to designing the expansion this way, Mr. O’Connell pointed out, is that neither the dining room nor the inn operation will be affected during construction, since all the building is going on behind the present Inn. Rather than parking in front of the building on Middle St., with overflow on the Trinity Church lot, guests would leave their cars at the new Main St. entrance, to be parked by valet on a 40-car lot planned on the LOMP (formerly Stuart) property behind the Health Department. Another employee lot with space for 30 cars is also planned. Among the options being considered for the parking lots, Mr. Lynch said, is a metal grid placed atop a gravel bed. Sod is laid on top of the grid, so that cars can be parked on what appears to be a grass lot without sinking into the soft ground. “We recognize,” Mr. Lee said, “that parking lots can be unsightly. Landscaping can be a wonderful tool to screen things that are unsightly.” In addition to softening the impact of the parking lots, grass has several other advantages, he said. Rainwater soaks in instead of running off, and it allows a septic drainfield to be put under the lot. He confirmed that a new drainfield will be necessary to serve the expanded bedrooms, and said that the plan calls for that to be placed on one of the lots across the street. Mr. Lee explained that the structure, although apparently massive in the two-dimensional architectural drawings, has been designed to blend into the streetscape. There are three distinct masses in the length of the addition, linked by recessed connectors, known as hyphens. io a motorist or peaestnan travelling Main St. in either direction, Mr. Lee said, “it will read like three very nice homes. Viewed obliquely, in a progressive manner, the hyphens will disappear into the spaces between the large masses.” That, he continued, is another reason the addition is built right to the property line on Main St., rather than set back from the road. That shields the viewer from seeing the entire building at the same time, “reducing the impression of mass.”. He compared the process of judging a building by its drawings to judging a person by a photograph. “Just as a photo doesn’t really tell all about a person, so a plan is strictly a two-dimensional expression of a project. It can be terribly misleading.” And, Mr. Lee added, architectural drawings are not a medium most people are used to seeing and interpreting. Looking at the rendering of the Main St. elevation, for example, the building is striking in its size. “But no one will ever see it from that perspective.” To do that, he explained, the viewer would have to be somewhere on the Stuart property looking toward Main St. Even then, the homes along the west side of Main St. would screen much of the building. Prior to beginning the design, Mr. Lee said, his firm did extensive research on the existing architecture of the town. The goal was to create a building “that is compatible, like a hand in glove with Washington, Virginia.” Allen Greenberg, the firm’s namesake and principal, is perhaps the foremost architect of the classicist school and, according to Mr. Lee, “one of the few who still designs buildings with an appreciation of the architectural heritage of the United States.” The Founding Fathers, he continued, “all had ideas about architecture and its role in expressing the vision of a nation.” In the young United States, with its distinct character as a republic, much of the architecture “expressed the values of republics,” especially the classical LOOK AT TODAY'S MODULAR HOME!!!!! (Washington II by Penn Lyon Homes) Built Stronger Built Faster Save Thousands Over Conventional Built Homes CUSTOMIZED MODULAR HOMES ONLY FROM MODULAR CONCEPTS OF VA., LTD. CALL (703)349-8247 influence of the Greek and Roman republics. “We remain interested in architecture which expresses those ideas today, because we believe that those ideals still hold true,” Mr. Lee said. And since Washington, Virginia has a “conscious identification” with George Washington and the Founding Fathers, “it seemed appropriate to have a firm do the work which understood that.” A prime concern, he said, was that the building “play an agreeable role in the architectural community of its town.” It should be, Mr. Lee said, “a player ... a good neighbor with other buildings in town . . . not the star of the show.” Certain buildings, he acknowledged, should stand out of the streetscape; particularly public buildings: churches, the library, the courthouse. “But most others should not.” The result, he said, is a building which is “domestic in character, domestic in materials, domestic in forms and domestic in materials.” That, Mr. O’Connell said, is exactly what they were looking for. “We wanted to keep with The Inn’s present function ... as representative of us, our needs and tastes . . . while keeping the mood and quality of the facility.” The project, he explained, has gone through several designs to arrive at the present scheme. The first rendition, he said, “was too intimidating.” That was reworked as the owners and the architects searched for something “which looks like it has always been here.” Mr. Lynch added the look they sought was “homey, earthy, country, and fitting with the current buildings. We wanted it not to be clear about its original use ... a mystery, as though it grew there.” “The concept evolved,” Mr. O’Connell said, “from an idea of a private residence converted — not built as an inn or hotel. It was a challenge, trying to design a building with the feeling of our own home, a home that felt cozy.” The architects made their presentation, he said, “and we picked it apart, trying to see it from the residents’ eyes . . . Because although it is representative of us, and our needs and tastes, the project would be a failure unless the town loves it and it fits in and they feel comfortable with it.” Mr. Lee called the owners’ concern for the project’s acceptance “remarkable. They were very insistent on this ... I can’t see how it would be a problem for the town. Every problem we have seen we have tried to overcome.” The advantages, he said, include increased employment, more visitors which increase tax revenue. “Tourists bring no burdens. You don’t need to build schools or other infrastructure for them.” “It strikes me as odd that anyone is not in favor of this project. The attention they have given to their operation and the cuisine is the kind of attention given to the design of the building. “The town should be proud,” Mr. Lee concluded. “It’s a win-win situation for everybody.” Washington’s Planning Commission will meet Monday, Jan. 22 to consider The Inn’s application for rezoning and ordinance amendmentsThe meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the courtroom and is, like all government meetings, open to the public. Council Continued from page 1 which in the opinion of the state Attorney General may not be enacted by the town. He called the State Code’s treatment of the subject “swiss cheese.” He suggested that in situations where town officials have conflicts brought by financial ties, “I ask for full disclosure of the financial relationship.” Mr. Reynolds said that the State .Code provides two options: disclosure of a relationship while still participating in the decision in some circumstances, and disqualification in other situations.” “The burden is on the public official to disclose,” Mr. Wickens argued. “If they do not, then they are subject to criminal penalties. No one wants to fall into that trap, and we need a mechanism to alert them.” Although the town cannot enact a stricter ordinance than the state’s, Mr. Reynolds suggested, “nothing keeps someone from disqualifying himself from voting if he feels that he should." Mayor Morehouse reminded the council that all had been given a memo outlining the provisions of the state’s Conflict of Interest Act. “There’s been enough said, and enough spent on legal fees ... If they don’t adhere, then they must stand for the penalties.” In other business, the council: • agreed that additional work is needed before the proposed subdivision ordinance is ready for public hearing. In answer to a question from Camille Harris about the several amendments proposed last fall, Mr. Wickens explained that they are related to the subdivision ordinance and should be considered as part of a package along with the revised subdivision ordinance. No time was set for a work session on the ordinance. • heard that the Board of Supervisors approved the agreement to resolve problems with straddle lots split by the town/county boundary. The proposal has been advertised, and affected residents must file a survey with the Zoning Office by March 1. For more information about the process, residents should contact Mr. Reynolds (675-3239), County Attorney Peter Luke (6753318) or County Administrator John McCarthy (675-3342). • approved the advertisement of a relocation of the Hampton District polling place from the courthouse to the fire hall, and the vacation of a right-of-way to the Jett St. stub between the Town Hall and Extension Office for public hearings in February. • heard from Mr. Wickens, the Planning Commission’s, chairman, that it will consider an application for a rezoning from The Inn at Little Washington at its Jan. 22 meeting. • was reminded that the town’s voluntary recycling program will begin Saturday, Jan. 20. It will be handled along with the regular trash pickup. Residents are asked to sort glass by color (clear, brown and green) after rinsing and removing caps. Labels may be left on. Aluminum cans should be rinsed, and may be crushed to conserve space. Newspaper should be bundled with natural fiber twine or collected in paper bags. For more information, call Nina Stamer (675-3810) or Ray Gooch (675-3474). Tanks Continued from page 1 L.R. Waters, a petroleum distributor in Culpeper, said replacement is often not an option for merchants with smaller tanks because of the cost of upgrading. Mr. Bankhead’s company distributes gasoline products to Jenkins Garage, a More station in Amissville. Upgrading that one station cost the company more than $6,000 and mandatory pollution insurance will cost thousands of dollars annually and per tank on the premise. “It’s too expensive to carry the insurance on all the little places,” he said, explaining that the owner or operator of the tanks is obligated by law to carry the insurance. Store owners agree their profits will never meet the premiums for $1 million coverage on each tank. “You will notice when you travel around that even Exxon and some of the larger companies have eliminated their smaller stations,” Mr. Bankhead said, using this as one example of how the law has affected gasoline consumers. “Consumers will pay for the new regulations,” he said, adding that gasoline locations will become scarce and prices inflated. The change in distribution will affect even Bankhead’s business. He suspects 15 locations will be affected in Culpeper. “This is almost going to put us out of business with the small tank holder,” he said. Some small tank holders — those with farm tanks, those with heating oil, those with tanks under 110 gallons or less and a few others — are exempted by the new regulations. 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