Rappahannock News, December 12, 1991

VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY SERIAL SECTION X J.Ti l AND CAPITAL te--^hsr-S Old Bag Bulletins Social Services distributes food The Rappahannock Department of Social Services will distribute USDA commodities, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 18 in the basement of the Social Services Building on Gay Street in Washington, Va. All eligible recipients should stop by the office during those hours to pick up their commodities. For more information call Social Services at 675-3313. Rainforest group to meet The final Rainforest Action Group meeting of 1991 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Windflower Gallery in the Clopton House in Washington, Va. A video about rainforests will be shown discussion about upcoming group activities for the coming year held and gift item T-shirts to support global rainforest projects will be for sale. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information call Hunt Harris at 675-1436 or 703-347-0823. WVFD holds benefit breakfast A buffet breakfast to benefit the Washington Volunteer Fire Department will be held from 7 a.m.-l 1 a.m. Dec. 21 in the fire hall. Santa Claus will be in attendance. The menu includes sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, pancakes, hash browns, baked apples, ’ coffee, juice and drinks. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under. Shenandoah Park open house The superintendent and employees of Shenandoah National Park are hosting a holiday season open house at park headquarters, T p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The headquarters is located on U.S. 211, four miles east of Luray. Visitors are invited to view special displays and videos dealing with the 75th anniversary of the National Park Service, air quality, related lands issues and more. Government at a glance • The Rappahannock Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in the Rappahannock Courthouse. Agenda items include the Red Oak Valley Agricultural and Forestal District, a special exception for the Krebser resubdivision, the general commercial area plan, Dr. David Gangel on the capital improvements plan and zoning matters. For more information call 675-3342. • The Washington Architectural Review Board meets at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. Old business includes The Theatre at Washington, Va.'s roof overhang and final compliance for Spring Mountain School's hinges and sign. New business: Eugene and Clarissa Leggett's nonconforming accessory building, a sign for Raymond and Cynthia Stamps'Morning Glory and Tea antique shop, replacement of an outer door on a county building, Centel's public telephone post mount, a modified application for the Byrd Jones house renovation by Patrick O'Connell and a retaining wall on Patrick O'Connell's property. • The Water and Sewer Authority meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahon The Colonial Dancers, above, entertain in the Town Hall. Suzanne Parrish, left, sells Christmas greens. Organizers of the Washington, Va. Colonial Christmas Celebration report that the sixth annual event went off successfully last weekend. “What’s neat about it is that it’s bigger and better every year,” said Nan Themasson of Country Heritage, among the event’s founders. “It’s the one time all year we celebrate our colonial roots. ” u She and Celebration chairman Louise Van Dort •aid the roeponse to SanWa Bake-Shop, the Child. Care and Learning Center Bazaar, the Washington Volunteer Fire Company dinner and the other char* itable fundraisers netted high dollar figures. < All three performances of the community’s firstever “Shepherd’s Play,” produced by Ki Theatre* were sold out in advance, and The Theatre at Washington, Va. was packed for the Saturday night showing of Interact Theatre’s “A Dickens of a. Christinas.”; > - - : '■*[ 'V S«e CHRISTMAS, p.A-5 ,8® SI _ I Economy pinches Yule giving By LISA G. CURRIE Bappahaaaaek Nam SUIT Writer Christmas brings to mind wrapping paper and bright lights and turkey dinner and pumpkin pie. The image may be tainted for some. Trying to add color—and flavor—back to the season, the Rappahannock County Department of Social Services provides food baskets for needy families around the county. Filled with turkeys, potatos, vegetables, cake mixes, flour, sugar and other necessary items, the baskets are a charity the office personnel provides each year. There is no finding from state or federal resources. Donations from businesses, community groups, churches, civic organizations, schools and individuals support this seasonal charity. This year, the donations are low. "The donations are really off,” said office manager Marie Davis, or The donations are really off... .Even the church donations are off.' — Marie Davis Social Services guiizer and purchaser of the gift baskets. “Even the church donations are off,” she said with Badness. Each year, the donations are started with collections from the community Thanksgiving service, donated to the Social Services for basket organization. “This year we were only given $143,- said Mrs. Davis. In the past this figure has been higher-last * Officials break ground for U.S. 211 project By SHARON KILPATRICK Raffahaaawfc Hm StaffWriter It was bitter cold, and snow flurries were flying at the groundbreaking ceremony for the U.S. 211622 four-laning project Wednesday. At the high school, VDOTs Culpeper district administrator Thomas Farley welcomed people to the start of extending the four-laning from the edge of the Washington bypass to just east of the Covington River, and politicians kept their remarks brief. Rappahannock Board of Supervisors Chairman Hubert Gilkey said, "A lot of us have waited for a long time.” He said the county is grateful for support from Richmond to get the project under Way. He noted that the county was counting on further help with the second phase of the project that will extend to just east of Sperryville. Del Andy Guest, who represents Rappahannock through the end of 1991, said he welcomed the ■tart of the project and also the passage of a national transportation bill which will return funds from gasoline taxes to the states "that have been extorted frdim us.” Sm BREAK GROUND, p. A-2 year the service yielded over $300, nearly $200 more than this year. “By this time, we usually have collected $300 to $400,” said Mrs. Davis, adding no funds besides the church donations have been taken and no foods donated. “Several people have called to say they are putting up boxes,” she said, adding in past years, local schools have sponsored food drives to help collect non-perishable foods, though this year, even these groups have not responded to the need. Donations are tax-deductible and checks can be made to Rappahannock County Social Services, P.O. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747. People can take non-perishable items to the office on Gay Street in Washington between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. “If someone needs to be here earlier or later, they can call and someone will meet them,” said Mrs. Sm SERVICES, p.A-6 Middle school recommended by committee By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Superintendent David Gangel told the School Board Tuesday night the committee studying school expansion had unanimously recommended the school system build a 500-student middle school to include fifth through eighth grades. He said the committee had also recommended that the system improve the two existing schools “to meet necessary specifications for educational usage.” Finally, he said the committee had recommended that the school system “develop a plan and research the feasibility of providing a vocational center” at the high school. Dr. Gangel took the board through the same process the committee had been through, using data from housing starts, birth rates and enrollment trends that show that the elementary school will be at or above capacity by the 1994-95 school year. He also provided information on the cost of using Piedmont Technical School for Vocational education and showed it is costing $209,000 per year, or about $3,350 per student in addition to the per-pupil cost for regular education of about $4,650. A very rough estimate of the cost of providing vocational instruction locally would be $190,000 per year, he said. « The School Board voted unanimously to accept the expansion committee’s recommendation and advertise and schedule a meeting to inform the public and hear public comments for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1992 in the high school auditorium. Dr. Gangel pointed out that the county could not take advantage of a literary loan to finance the middle school. Literary loans are no lpnger available to school systems with local composite indices greater than .6. Rappahannock’s LCI for the coming year is .6990. He said instead, the county would have to use lpcal general See SCHOOL BOARD, p. A-5 Adelphia Cable releases terms of contract By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock New* Staff Writer The Board of Supervisors and the Washington Town Council will hold concurrent public hearings on the franchise agreement with Adelphia Cable Communications at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 in the Rappahannock Courthouse. If the franchise agreement is approved by both governing bodies, it will represent approximately the midpoint in a process that began in 1989. It will take about two more years for cable TV service to be extended to most of the villages. In the spring of 1989 a company interested in providing cable TV to Madison approached the Town Council about serving the town and perhaps Sperryville also. The company brought with them a proposed franchise agreement. That agreement would have given little control to the town or county. County Administrator John McCarthy advised the supervisors and Town Council to adopt cable TV ordinances before negotiating a franchise. Ordinances were adopted, but the first firm did not apply for a franchise. In Dec. 1989 Joseph Price and Richard Burke of Adelphia Communications, which provides cable TV in Front Royal and other parts of Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and Florida, approached the supervisors to negotiate a franchise to provide service for the county and town. Mr. Price, Virginia regional manager, noted that his company already owned towers near the top of the mountain at Chester Gap, and thus would be able to provide cable TV without erecting additional towers. Sm CABLE TV, p.A-5 Rappahannock Newt SufT Phuta/SWoti Kilpatrick After months of delay, the Sperryville highway project has begun.

CRIME & PUNISHMENT District Court (■- The following cases were heard ih Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 10: Harry Haun, take turkey in closed season, cost $44. Charles E. Taylor, take turkey in closed season, $150/44, $100 suspended. Kenneth Wayne Peterson, brandish a firearm, continued. Harold Walker, grand larceny, continued to Jan. 28,1992. Arthur B. Zimmerli Jr., - trespass, continued to June 6, 1992. Robert Wayne Franklin, violate bond conditions, continued to Dec. 17. Thomas William McFarland, drunk in public, $25/24; littering, $50/24. Ernest Lee Rooker, drunk in public, capias issued; littering, capias issues. Frances Mae Cole, drunk in public, $25/29. Richard Leslie Bowers, 74/55, continued to Jan. 9,1992. Virgie Mae Bright, 74/55, $57/24. Reves Lane Gillespie, 71/55, $48/24. Kitty Katherine Keller, 74/55, $57/29. William D. LaMontange, 74/55, $57/29. Marvin Scott Reppert, 64/55, $27/24. Connie Ann Smoot, 74/55, $57/29. Daniel Louis Stephens, 73/55, $54/29. Michael Joseph Sullivan, 74/55, $57/24. Dawn Marie Wilson, 70/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/24. Paul Milan Bielich, driving under influence (first offense), assigned to ASAP, operators license suspended six months, 10 days in jail suspended, $200/44, $150 suspended; drive suspended, continued to Jan. 7, 1992; no operators license (expired), continued to Jan. 7,1992. Michael Danos, 74/55, $57/24. James D. Dozier III, 73/55, dismissed. Paul Kevin DUenas, 70/55, $45/24. Gay L. Goodwin, 70/55, $45/24. Elizabeth Ann Jeffries, 74/55, $57/24. Ward Richards Kraemer, defective equipment, $20/24. Jennifer Katherine Kramer, defective equipment, $20/24; no registration in possession, complied with law. Douglas Michael Krug, 72/55, $51/29. Nancy M. Lemen, no operators license in possession, complied with law. Paul Philip Mastroleo, reckless driving, continued to Jan. 14,1992. Billy Lewis McLaughlin, no registration, $25/29; no operators license in possession, $25. Michael Donald Moore, reckless driving, reduced to improper driving, $150/24; 74/55, no prosecution. . Kristin Cregar Nelson, 64/55, $27/24; use radar detector, $30/24. Joel David Phillips, 70/55, $45/24. Gary Alan Price, follow too close (accident), $20/24. Victor Joseph Roy, 70/55, $45/24. Robert Lloyd Settle, fail to drive right-of-way (accident), no prosecution. Trade F. Thomas, no operators license in possession, $25/29. Heribert Von Feilitzsch, fail to drive right-of-way (accident), $20/24. Timothy R. Williams, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improper driving, $50/25; illegal window shading, complied with law. Eric Alan Stamer, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improper driving, $50/24. Haik J. Naltchayan, 74/55, $57/24. ‘*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*♦*4*' CUT YOUR OWN CRISTMAS TREE at Jubalea in Beautiful Rappahannock County WHITE PINES $16.00 (tax included) December 14™ & 15™ 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (OTHER DAYS BY APPOINTMENT) Route 618 off 231—5 miles south of Sperryville or turn west on Route 618 from Route 522 at Woodville and follow signs Call Sharon or Sean Kilpatrick 987-8252 For More Information *A*A*A*A*-A*A*A*-A*-A*A*A>tA)fA:rfA* A*A*A THE FRIDAY NIGHT PLACE TO BE for dining and dancing SEAFOOD BUFFET All You Can Eat 5 PM - 9 PM COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN at ABERDEEN BARN/PEPPERS LOUNGE Located in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper • Route 29 South • 825-1037 Yes! i alter my new mbacription to ftappafjannocfe iJetos Wabarriptun ran* by Rappahannock. . Elsewhere in the U.S. $16.00/yr. . $20.00/yr. NAME:. ADDRESS: CITY:_ STATE: .ZIP: Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 “ Old Address: . This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS New Address: gjB«l Second clou (ISSN 1050-7655) postage paid at the Post Office at Warrvnton, VA. and at additional offices. The Rappahannock News is published every Thursday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. tS7i7. Art, Oriental rugs taken in burglary Investigators from the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office are lookihg into the theft of thousands of dollars worth of art and Oriental rugs from Rare Finds on Main Street in Washington, Va. Dec. 2. According to Sheriff John H. Woodward, there was no sign of forced entry. The Inn at Little Washington, which rents rooms in the building, lost seven Oriental rugs worth a total of $3,625. Col. and Mrs. Stewart Willis, owners of the building, also lost five wall hangings and an Oriental rug. In other police news this week: • Tutt Stapp-Harris reported to the Sheriffs Office this week that a traveler’s check and two $50 German marks were taken from her car, parked in Washington, Va., on Dec. 2, according to Sheriff Woodward. Her vehicle was unlocked at the time, he said. • Someone stole a $265 nativity scene from the front of the Amissville United Methodist Church on Dec. 2 or Dec. 3, according to Sheriff Woodward. Taken were Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, two shepherds, two kings, a donkey, a cow, a camel and two lambs. The church has been hit by a string of larcenies in recent weeks, said the sheriff. • The home of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Evans on Route 618 in Castleton was burglarized last week, according to Sheriff Woodward. Taken were a pair of binoculars, a 20-inch Sony TV, and a Houston tracker satellite receiver, total value of about $2,000. The burglars entered by breaking a window in the front door. i A Flint Hill home was the site of an attempted burglary last week, according to the sheriff. Bruce Williams reported on Dec. 8 that after being gone two days he returned and noticed signs of attempted entry into his home on U.S. 522. The home was not entered, said Sheriff Woodward. • An Amissville man’s car hit a bear on U.S. 211, two-tenths of a mil€^?est of Route 683, at 6 p.m. Dec. 6, according to Sgt. G.A. Morris of the State Police. Charles Kohler, 41, of Amissville, was operating a 1987 Mercury eastbound on U.S. 211 when the bear walked into his path. The bear left the scene, and the Mercury sustained about $1,500 in damages, said Sgt. Morris. Trooper J.L. Mullins investigated and no one was injured, said Sgt. Morris. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Dec. 5: 6:25 a m., DOA, Rt. 621, Five Forks, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 2:30 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 211-522, Sperryville, Washington VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VRS. Dec. 6: 3:56 p.m., allergic reaction, U.S. 522, Blackwater Creek, Castleton VFD, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS; 5:16 p.m., auto accident, Rt. 29/29, Culpeper, Washington VFD. Dec. 7:8:22 p.m., chest pains, Washington, Washington VFD. Dec. 8: 4:44 p.m., dumpster fire. Scrabble, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VFD. The following calls for help from the Sheriffs Office were routed through the dispatch center this week: Dec. 2: burglary, Main St., Washington; burglary, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211-522; larceny from vehicle, Town of Washington. Dec. 3: traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; all other larceny, Rt. 729, Flint Hill; family fights, U.S. 522, Boston; fish and game violations, Rt. 610, Chester Gap; public service, Rt. 681; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Rt. 615. Dec. 4: larceny from yards, U.S. 211, Amissville; assist public works, Rt. 626, Castleton; assist public works, Rt. 628, Lee’s Hill; public service, Rt. 618; public service, Town of Washington. Dec. 5: public service. Town of Washington; traffic accident, Rt. 231, Sperryville. Dec. 6: fish and game violations, Rt. 640; dog nuisance, Flint Hill; property damage, Rt. 620; suspicious person/vehicle. Town of Washington; traffic accident, U.S, 211, Washington; burglary, Rt. 618. Dec. 7: driving under influence alcohol, Rt. 729, Flint Hill; criminal trespass, Rt. 640, Amissville; telephone harassment, U.S. 522, Boston; fish and game violations. Rt. 625, Harris Hollow; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. 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He said complaints are down, out-of-county license sales are down and radio traffic in other counties is also down, leading him to conclude the regional deer harvest may have seen the same drop as Rappahannock. r This male, 3-year-old golden retriever cross is very playful. He has a nub tail. He likes children and other dogs. He and many other adoptable dogs are available at the Rappahannock Animal Shel, ter in Amissville. The shelter is open from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The lost animal registry can be found in the Classified Section of the Rappahannock News. To reach the lost and found registry, or the shelter, call 937-3283 or 937-3336. The Rappahannock Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit organization supported by public donations of time or money. 30 -50' OFF All Clothing Children: Infant-14 Maternity: Petite-Ex. Lg. I H E R S T EAR 122 East Davis St., Culpcpi 829-6836 J ^aMon.-Sat. 9-6 There has been one reported accident this season, when a juvenile cut himself field-dressing a deer. There have not been any firearms accidents, however. As an indication of the drop in hunting, Mr. Bankston said on the first day of both-sex hunting, a total of 75 deer were checked in the county. In past years there have been as many as 150 deer checked in a single game checking station on the first day of both-sex hunting. The limit is three deer, or five with a special bonus tag. Of the five, one must be a buck and one must be an antlerless deer. Chester Gap VFD elects new officers The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Department held its regular monthly business meeting Dec. 4 and elected the following slate of officers for 1992: President Bruce Williams, Vice President Hubie Gilkey, Secretary Maybelle Gilkey, Treasurer Norma Settle, Assistant Treasurer Karen Williams, Chief Todd Brown, 1st Assistant Chief Jeff Williams, 2nd Assistant Chief Mark Dominguez, Captain Darren Williams, Lt. Evan Jason. Rescue Squad officers elected were: Captain Jim Williams, Lt. Evan Jason and Board of Directors member Roy Baughman. Break ground: Continued from page A-1 State Sen. Kevin Miller also^ spoke of the bill, which he said has* come at an ideal time to revive the’ economy. , Constance Kincheloe, Transport tation Board member from Culpeper District, noted that the highway car-; ries 6,100 vehicles a day. “The day is’ finally here,” she said. She noted that the second phase of the project; is due to be advertised in February. * These speakers, and Jerry* Wood, who will represent Rappa-* hannock in the House of Delegates.’ starting in January, then took up’ shovels with red ribbons and broke", ground on the project. Local scholars learn history Students in fourth and fifth" grades at Wakefield School in Marshall recently travelled to Williamsburg for their annual study visit to Virginia’s Historic Triangle. ’ The thematic overview, “Youngs People, Old Times,” brings history alive by recreating hands-on pro-' grams in authentic settings. GRAND OPENING LINDA'S FARM CRAFTS Saturday, Dec. 14 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Door Prizes, Refreshments Directions: From Sperryvllle, 8 miles on 231 to left on 707, go l8/« miles, house on left. 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28 adopt highways in VDOT program Last month a Pittsylvania County family became the 5,000th group to join the commonwealth’s Adopt-a-Highway program, reaching that milestone on the third anniversary of the statewide litter control program. Rappahannock County has been actively participating in the program—at last count there were 28 groups that had adopted 61 of the county’s 275 miles of primary and secondary highway. Those who adopt a highway are instructed to pick up litter on both sides of their road at least four times a year (more often if necessary). Any group can adopt a road, and individuals are eligible if at least 18 years old. The Virginia Department of Transportation, which administers the program, issues guidelines and supplies the sponsoring group with safety information, trash bags and safety vests. VDOT even picks up the full bags if the group is unable to do so itself. VDOT pays for the attractive blue signs that mark the adopted road and monitors the clean-up to make sure the participants are following rules that govern safety and regularity of pick-up. There are many other rules and regulations. Interested individuals and groups should contact Ben Atkins at the VDOT Warrenton residency, 703-347-2834. Virginia’s Adopt-a-Highway program was patterned after a program begun in Texas in 1985. Today nearly every state in the union has a similar program, but with 12,200 miles of highway adopted, Virginia’s program is among the most successful. Since the VDOT program’s inception in 1988, volunteers have donated more than 217,000 man-hours to collect more than 200,000 bags of litter, representing a savings of about $1.5 million in state litter pickup costs. The Rappahannock groups who have adopted highways, the route numbers, lengths adopted and contact persons: • Rappahannock 4-H Teen Club, U.S. 211-Business, two miles, Tommy Williams. • Rappahannock Brownie Troop 909, Route 622, two miles, Janet Smoot, • The Litter Beavers, Route 659, two miles, Virgie Sanders. • Girl Scout Troop 547, Route 628, two miles, Sarah Brown. • Rappahannock Lions Club, U.S. 211, two miles, Phillip Smith. • Harpers Run, U.S. 211, four miles, Kay Harper. • Beavers Construction, Route 635, seven-tenths of a mile, Lyn Beaver. • Rappahannock Garden Club, Route 231, two miles, Mrs. E.M. Siira. • Caledonia Farm B&B, Route 628, two miles, Philip Irwin. • Children of Hawlin, Route 618, 3.5 miles, Cheryl Fairbrother. • Sycamore Hill House and Gardens, Route 683, one mile, Stephen Wagner. • Roger Batchelder Real Estate, Route 622, two miles, Roger Batchelder. • Lawrey’s, Route 627,2.5 miles, Sara and James Lawrey. • Rappahannock Brownie Troop 929, Route 628, two miles, Karen Alexander. • Rappahannock Good Guys, Route 730, two miles, Martin G. Webb. • Eunice’s Nightmare, Route 626, two miles, Eunice Lewis. • Waldron’s Watch, Route 626, two miles, G. Waldron O’Connor. • For Greg Swaim, Route 729, two miles, Merrill P. Strange. • Megan’s Folly, Route 626, two miles, Howard Tucker. • Wakefield School Ecos, U.S. 522, two miles, Tony Wilson. • Faith Mountain, U.S. 211, 2.3 miles, Martin Woodard. • Amissville Ruritan Club, U.S. 211, two miles, Buddy Samuels. • Friends of the Red Oak, Route 618, three miles, H.B. Wood. • Goat Hill Organic Farm, U.S. 211, four miles, John Bums. • Clifton, Route 729, two miles, Karen Rodgers. • Mountain View Farm, Route 707, two miles, Douglas Weaver. • Abstract Construction and Coon Holler Gang, Route 626-Route 618, two miles, Howard Coon. • Linda’s Farm Crafts, Route 707, two miles, Linda Jenkins. SAFE raffle scheduled Services to Abused Families, Incorporated (SAFE) is presently running a raffle, reaching the counties it serves: Rappahannock, Madison, Fauquier, Orange and Culpeper. A hand made Sunbonnet Sue quilt was donated to SAFE by Our Savior Lutheran Church in Warrenton to be raffled to benefit SAFE. The quilt has been displayed and tickets sold at various businesses around Culpeper, and at club and organization meetings. Butch Davies will be drawing the winning ticket in a private drawing on Dec. 23. The proceeds from the raffle are earmarked to pay for a security fence for SAFE’S new Transition House. The house, which is in a confidential location, houses homeless victims of domestic violence who are able to obtain a full time job while in the emergency shelter. Rent is based on income, and SAFE helps clients with utilities, and allows them to pay their deposit in monthly installments. Most clients enter the program while making only minimum wage. As the transitional program is primarily geared toward women who have experienced domestic violence within their homes, it is very important that they begin to feel safe living in the Transition House. Victims of abuse have reason to fear that, should the abuser find her, she will be victimized again. An open yard that allows direct observation of onlookers encourages the women to isolate themselves in their homes. CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Pine, Spruce & Fir Trees U.S. 211 Between Washington, Va & Sperryville, Va, (Across From Rappahannock High School) Open Every Day Now Thru December 24 703-675-3371 or 703-987-9017 BROOKSIDE t RESTAURANT & GIFT SHOP U.S. Route 211 E.—Foothills fo Blue Ridge Mountains Come meet DARWIN LAMBERT, reknowned author and expert on the Shenandoah Park area, who will be signing copies of his many fascinating books, with personal inscriptions for a truly special gift! Also available—books 01 Shenandoah by JACK REEDER (president of Potomac , Appalachian Trail Club) and CAROLYN REEDER. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Bob & CeCe Castle We will be closing December 15™ find will re-open January 17™' 703-743-5698 703-743-5698 Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Michael Williams and Panthers lost to Luray Friday. Basketball Panthers drop Luray opener By MARK SCOLFORO Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Rappahannock High Panthers varsity basketball team dropped its season opener at Luray last Friday in a one-sided contest, 73-52. Although Luray led by only two points at the end of the first quarter, nine Rappahannock turnovers in the second quarter and poor shooting allowed the home team to widen their margin to 12 by the half. Luray guard Craig Tutt, a junior, “took the game into his own hands,” according to Panthers Coach Gary Leake, scoring 31 points. He was 7-for-8 from the field in the second half. Rappahannock shot only 34 percent from the field and was 3for-12 at the free-throw stripe. Forward Michael Williams’ 22 points and 17 rebounds wasn’t enough for Rappahannock to make up for a total of 12 missed lay-ups. Also scoring for the Panthers were Kevin Jolliffe, 10 points, and James Roy, 9. “Seventy-five percent of an offense is getting high percentage shots,” said Coach Leake, and when the lay-ups weren’t going in the Panthers fell behind. The junior varsity also lost to the Luray JV, 59-42. Hunter Foster led the Panthers in scoring with 14, James Fletcher scored 10 and Jason Settle had 7. The J V had two starters out, Shawn Jordan and Shane Lambert, but were still able to keep it close until the fourth quarter when point guard Paul Brown fouled out. Coach Tim Corder said defense lost the game for the team. “Our guards were just outplayed,” he said, adding that Luray has a better team than last year, when their JV went 0-20. “Overall we looked pretty good, but we just got behind and couldn’t make it up," said Coach Corder. Also making the JV team this season: Ray Atkins, Raymond Williams, Luke Zindel, Jeffrey Holder, Derek Dacaziwitz, Daniel Dodson, Andre Fletcher and Jonathan Maeyer. The Panthers start Bull Run District competition at George Mason High in Falls Church Friday (JV starts at 6 p.m., varsity follows), then open their home season against Luray at Sperryville Saturday (JV 6 p.m., varsity follows). Two more home games during the following week are against Clarke on Tuesday, Dec. 17 and Central on Friday, Dec. 20. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Traditional Fashions by Susan Bristol, Lanz, The Eaglefs Ey&and Jennifer Reed Hundreds of Gifts, Crafts and Accessories Including• Carolers® by Byers Choice® • Lizzie High® Dolls • Dept. 56° Collectibles • Art Prints by Geneva Welch New From the ►v Dickens' tasr Village Series® \ "Victoria ^ Station" Opposite the Post Office in Old Town Spcnyville V03 987*8547 Wakefield CDS kids make the honor roll The following Wakefield Country Day School students made honors during the first grading period: Grade 1: First Honors: Alexander Antanasov, Mimi Dubose. Grade 2: First Honors: Teddy Mulligan, Billy Bunning, Bharath M. Raj, David Foster; Second Honors: Chelsea Fisher. Grade 3: First Honors: Jimmy Favareau; Second Honors: Zander Hart. Grade 4: Second Honors: Peter Hickson. Grade 5: First Honors: Leonard Cowherd, Charles Cowherd, Jacob Konick, Jacob Foster; Second Honors: Katie Ickes. Grade 6: First Honors: Andrew Inglis, Lain Hart, Patrick Mulligan; Second Honors: Landon Hutt. Grade 7: First Honors: Laura Cowherd, Andrew Nilan, Nick Konick; Second Honors: Laura Bee ton. Grade 8: First Honors: Welby Lynn. Grade 9: Second Honors: Matthew McCurry, Sandeep Ranade, Colby Cowherd, Elizabeth Nugent. Grade 10: First Honors: Christa Franklin; Second Honors: Daniel Logie, Oliver Culley, Mary Pat Hickson, Aram Kalpakgian. Grade 11: First Honors: Courtney Bee ton. Grade 12: First Honors: Caroline Brandt, Detra Funk, Kathleen O’Neill; Second Honors, Samara Sargent. Elementary school has released its honor roll The following Rappahannock County Elementary School students made the honor roll for the second grading period: All A’s: Grade four: Ian Blubaugh, Lainie Morgan, Sandy Oliver, Frank Paratore, Adam Rogers and Katrina Smoot. Grade six: Courtney Mauro and Katy Para tore. Grade seven: Laura Schadler. All A’s and B’s: Grade four: Sonya Anderson, Austin Bouffard, Joelle Cutro, Meghan Fairbrother, Ian Falk, Crystal Fincham, Crystal Grigsby, Tony Leach, Kai Orenic, Michael Otero, Ryland Pace, Daniel Ramey, Sara Roszack, Daniel Settle, Jesse VonFange, Amanda Walter, Mark Williams, Matt Wolfe, Michelle Woodard and Beth Yowell. Grade five: Chris Antony, Grace Bailey, FaIon Banker, Stephanie Bowen, Amanda Brown, Jason Brown, Dax Carney, Ellie Coon, Lisa Foster, Jessie Gheen, Mia Grisholm, Robyn Kaye, Beth Magee, Crystal Mills, Erin Platt, Chris Sause, Claire Schadler, Lauren Sharp, Emily Taylor, Elaina Thornhill, Jill Waters, Mandy Welch, Brady Wolfe and David Yowell. Grade six: Ginnie Ankers, Mike Baader, Ashleigh Cannon, Van Carney, Tim Deal, Andrea Moffett, Dean Payne, Stacey Payne, Roy Pool, Nikki Rustic, John Switzer, Shellie Timbers, Todd Tomlinson, Ashley Van Diver and R.J. White. Grade seven: Marie Andreoni, John Arnold, Adam Bouffard, Amber Charles, Melissa Dodson, Nathan Flinchum, Jenni Foster, Jennings Hobson, Tanya Lockhart, Michelle Switzer, Tracey Thomas, Jennifer Woodard and Kylene Wolfe. Students earn fitness awards Nine students at Wakefield Country Day School have been awarded National Physical Fitness Award Certificates following their performances in the American Alliance of Physical Education fitness tests in their sports classes. i They were presented their awards during a school assembly Dec. 4. ' Fifth grade recipients: Anna Hickson, Leonard Cowherd and Charles Cowherd. Sixth graders: Landon Hutt, Andrew Inglis and Patrick Mulligan. Seventh graders: Bridget Hickson and Kristin Hickson. • Five Wakefield CDS student* won first-place awards recently in the Samuels Library Christmas Story Writing Contest, and one student won a second place award. The first-place winners were: sixth-grader Lain Hart of Markham, seventh grader Andrew Nilan of Warrenton, eighth-grader Welby Lynn of Washington, Va., ninthgrader Colby Cowherd of Culpeper and tenth-grader Christa Franklin of Kearneysville, W.Va. 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A4 n— —^Rappahannock ^etns An independent Newspaper Established 1877 Puhli«h»H Fv/orv ThureHau ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher MARK F. SCOLFORO Editor JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C. BURKE General Manager ANN BROWN Account Executive To Subscribe Phone 703-675-3338 BY MAIL: $16 a year in Rappahannock $20 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: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone: 703-675-3338 FAX: 703-675-3088 HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. The Audit Bu'Mu THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1991 § Shop Rappahannock £ There are plenty of good reasons to shop at home in Rapgahannock County this Christmas season: avoiding the driving through traffic to get to a crowded mall, helping support the Beal economy and getting better value for your dollar. Buying presents from someone you know and see all year-long, not from some faceless department store clerk, makes the act of Jving more meaningful for both merchant and shopper. Z But the best reason to shop Rappahannock is quality. Although Rappahannock has avoided the plague of strip malls fi>ming west from Northern Virginia, we do have a considerable number of craft, gift, art, antique and furniture establishments. In terms of affordability, quality and variety, Rappahannock’s merchants offer a great deal more than in gpost of our more populous neighbors. Any many of the artists, ©•afters and artisans who live here would be happy to sell their One wares to their neighbors. Z Bo yourself a favor this season, and do at least some of jour seasonal shopping here in the county. f Holiday safety 5 This time of year we’re preparing for holiday festivities, following old family traditions, starting new ones. It’s not a lime to think about unpleasant things. Yet, despite all our yrishes or our well-laid plans, tragedy often strikes at this holi8ay season—tragedy caused by an impaired driver. ■ We all know the realities about driving impaired. Alcohol pnd/or other drugs and driving make a dangerous combination. This year, do what many other Americans do before going out to celebrate the season: Designate a driver. Have someone |rom your group agree to only drink non-alcoholic beverages Jnd then to drive the rest of you home. This keeps everyone Jut of trouble, including the people in other cars. ; But, suppose you’re the one having the party. How do you Xnake sure that no one drives away from your festivity imJ»aired? Be a responsible host. Do one of these three things: j • Drive your friends home yourself. You can work out the Retails of getting their cars back later. The important thing is that they get home safely. ; • Call a taxi. Paying for a cab is much cheaper than the fost of a first-time driving offense, when you figure in lawyer’s Xees, court costs, an increase in car insurance premiums and time off from work to appear in court. Z • Have your friends spend the night at your house. They Jan go home the next day when they are sober and can drive safely. Z These small actions on your part may prevent unnecessary injuries. i DECISIONS .(.DECISIONS/ —*iWiitiW ARE. WE ALE SET Kj TO FLY SOUTH ?, IM NOT SURE. 1 HATE TO LEAVE BEAUTIFUL RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTS MAY8E WE CAN ' WAIT UNTIL THE FIRST SNOWFALL. Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindv Mahan The town’s carollers stopped in front of the Rush River Company during the Colonial Christmas Celebration. Letters to the Editor Get dirty, Sen. McCarthy To the Editor: I hear that Eugene McCarthy is running for president again. Since I can’t find any mention of him in the Chinese prophecy I’ve been using, I guess against all odds he’s sure to win. Actually the prophecy hasn’t done that badly, but I can’t say as much for my interpretation of it. Who would have guessed hundreds of oils wells set ablaze creating the smoke and fire I naturally assumed would be from nuclear explosions? I think it is as Jesus said, that the days would be shortened or else no flesh would survive, meaning a foreshortening of the millennial cycle which has for the past 4,000 years ended with war in the Middle East. If not precipitated earlier by supernal beings the cycle would have come to its end in 2132, (2,000 years after Ronald Reagan, pardon me. . . .the Roman Emperor Hadrian decimated and depopulated Israel; a thousand years after the period of the Crusades). The prophecy for the next few years shows the setting up of some sort of international government, which may be able to control nuclear proliferation. If not all or most of the above, I hate to contemplate what couia eveniuaie in I4U years. Whether or not this international government is the “Kingdom of the Beast” in Revelations, chap. 13, is beside the point. While Hadrian did much evil to God’s people, the Jews (in 132 A.D.), he gave a breathing space to the Christians and a temporary relief from persecutions, allowing for expansion of the bishop-led church (which evolved into the corrupt Catholic Church of the Middle Ages—Mystery Babylon!). Hadrian’s lawmaking is still well thought of, and well reported in encyclopedias. Personally I think that Bush’s New World Order is the prophesied Kingdom of the Beast, a coalition of super powers and so-forth: not a legitimate, representative government with soveriegnty over its member nations, as described in The Urantia Book. God used pagan Rome in many ways which enrich us all today. Sometime evil men seem to be able to accomplish what “good men" can’t seem to get together. One example might be Nixon’s ending of the war in Vietnam (after Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson only expanded it), and opening relations with China— the great liberal goal of the time. McCarthy might keep these things in mind, and also the fact that although he advised hippies to “Get Clean With Gene,” those who listened to him (I did not!) got clean of Gene, and all became Yuppie, get-itwhile-you-can Reagan supporters! My advice is for him to get them unwashed, torn, leather-patched blue jeans with homemade bell bottoms again. Actually, since Tim Leary has been sounding more like a retired senator than an ex-acid guru, our local presidential candidate might do well dropping a whole bunch of LSD and riding into the White House on a “turn on, tune in, and drop out” platform. It looks like Bushanomics is going to have us all living in communal houses and eating from pots of Hari Krishna and Digger food while his Republican friends cart off the last of America’s wealth for deposit in their Swiss banks, anyway. Get dirty, Gene! (I’ve wanted to say that to him for a long, long time). Thank you, Rappahannock News. PETER B. HOLLEY Syria Bloodmobile: group effort To the Editor: The Rappahannock County Extension Homemaker Clubs want to thank all the donors who supported the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on Dec. 4. We reached the goal for Red Cross. We had 37 donors and collected 33 pints of blood. The E.H. Clubs also wish to publicly thank the Washington Fire Department for letting us use their building for the Bloodmobile. One member always goes early to build a fire (which we needed on Dec. 4 when the weather was cold and crisp) and several members of the fire department and rescue squad are faithful blood donors who participate every time. On Dec. 4 we had three new firsttime donors. We’d also like to thank our own E.H. members who donated their time to work the Bloodmobile and prepare refreshments. The E.H. Clubs sponsor the Bloodmobile twice a year as a community service project. It takes a lot of people to make it successful: the E.H. members, the Fire Department, the Rappahannock News for publicity, and—most of all—the donors. Whether you were a new firsttime donor or an “old-faithful” who comes every time, please know that we appreciate your participation and we hope you can come again in May. We promise warmer weather! MARIE B. DAVIS E.H. Bloodmobile Chairman HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent E.H. Advisor Colonial appreciation To the Editor: The Colonial Christmas Commit tee wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all those who have given so generously of their time, effort and money to make this year’s sixth annual celebration a rousing success. Special kudos to the Colonial Dancers, who kept us entertained tirelessly; the actors, musicians and support personnel creating the “Shepherd’s Play” and the “Dickens of a Christmas” to the delight of those who managed to obtain a seat in the packed theaters; the tour guides and carollers w'ho seemed to be everywhere at once, making the town feel like a movie set; the B&B hosts who invited one and all for entertainment and libations; the staff and owners of The Inn for their staggering contribution of materials, labor and all the proceeds to benefit the CCLC scholarship fund; and last but not least the merchants who generously supported our efforts. Thanks also to the Rappahannock News. But most of all we want to thank the residents who participated and helped to truly make this a community event. LOUISE VAN DORT Chairman Colonial Christmas Committee Washington, Va. CCLC was beneficiary To the Editor: The Child Care and Learning Center would like to thank The Inn for the benefit bake sale that it held during the Colonial Christmas weekend. All of the baked goods and help of two staff members costumed as Christmas elves were contributed for the benefit of CCLC. The elegant bake sale gave everyone an opportunity to enjoy the exquisite cuisine produced by The Inn. CCLC would also like to thank the Washington Business Council, the Washington Town Council and the Rappahannock News. Without all of you, none of this would have been possible. DIANE BRUCE Board Member, CCLC Washington, Va. Risk of losing Trading Post To the Editor: Do you know you stand a very good chance of losing a very authentic trading post in your area? The Trading Post in Washington, Va. is scheduled to close its doors on Dec. 26. There are too few of this type of trading posts in this part of the country to let this happen. We are Iroquois craftsman who promote the making and selling of hand-made Indian arts and crafts. It would be tragic for this trading post to close. We have been guests at the Trading Post to demonstrate our arts and crafts, The personnel and the people from your community were extremely supportive and enjoyed our exhibition. We are calling upon your support. Please write a letter to Dave and Bernice Myers, c/o Famine Relief, 43 Culpeper St., Warrenton, Va. 22186. Let them know how you feel right now before it’s too late. Stop in at the Trading Post and show your support. Let’s keep this very real Indian trading post in our part of the country. JERRY AND CHERYL SHENANDOAH Oneida Indian Territory Oneida, N.Y. Flint Hill church thanks To the Editor: The Flint Hill United Methodist Church thanks everyone who worked for and came to the spaghetti dinner. Special thanks for all the donations of food, crafts and extra money. Each of you made it a great success. Many thanks! MARY CURTIS Flint Hill Letters policy The Rappahannock News is your newspaper. We encourage our readers to express their feelings on matters of public concern. “Letters to the editor” provides a forum for your opinion. Letters should be concise, as space may require editing. Whenever possible, letters should be typed and doublespaced. To be considered for publication, they must bear the writer’s signature, address and daytime telephone number. Anonymous letters will not be published. The writer’s name may be withheld under extreme circumstances only. Letters that are libelous or in poor taste will not be published. Topics addressed should be of general interest to the community. Letters must reach the editor by 10 a.m. Tuesday to be considered for publication that week. Letters may be mailed to the Rappahannock News, P-O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747-0059, or delivered to the news office on Main Street in Washington. For more information call 675-3338.

School Board Continued from page A-1 obligation bonds through the Virginia Public School Authority. Such bonds most recently sold for a 6.2 percent interest rate, he said. The board also voted unanimously to allow Dr. Gangel to apply for a grant through the New American School Development Corporation. That organization, part of President Bush’s America 2000 education plan, wili use foundations to provide funding for about 20 very innovative schools nationwide. Dr. Gangel said there was a “minute likelihood” the county could get funding for the middle school from this source. He added that going through the grant process would help the school system “solidify ideas” for the school. During the part of the meeting set aside for the public to make suggestions for the upcoming school budget. Cecelia Dennis asked if something could be done about the fact that the gym showers run out of hot water. Assistant Superintendent Robert Chappell noted that there is only hot water when the furnace is running. School Board Chairman Beverly Massie noted that the school has been receiving coal with rocks in it. The rocks have been causing auger in the furnace to break, she said. Diana Corbin asked if the school system was considering adding new bus routes to relieve overcrowding. Dr. Gangel said that there was a team studying transportation needs that would report in time for its rec-' ommendations to be included in the budget. Dr. Gangel told the board news from Richmond is not good for this year’s budget. He said he had first been told to expect a loss of about 5 percent in sales tax revenues. That would amount to about $23,000, he said. He added that this week he had been told that might be a 5.7 percent decrease, or about $28,000. He said he could handle such a cut without major cuts in spending, but was concerned that the cut could grow. He added that if the state would reimburse the school system for the increased enrollment, it would more than make up for the cuts, but said the Department of Education had indicated it might not be able to pay its share to fund the Standards of Quality, based on the enrollment the state had projected, much less the increased enrollment. He said he would not know finally about funding for this year’s budget until after the General Assembly meets and takes action in March. The board also learned that average daily enrollment has continued to grow. It was 994 in November, compared to 991 in September. The board also learned that recent rains have shown there are new leaks in roofs, one at the elementary school and two at the high school. Mr. Chappell will work with suppliers to get the roofs fixed. Christmas Continued from page A-1 The newly renovated and decorated Town Hall building (the old library) hosted the ever-popular Colonial Dancers, as well as Santa’s Bake Shop. The Elementary School PTO raised funds for its programs, and The Inn at Little Washington donated its proceeds to the CCLC Scholarship Fund. A total of about $725 was raised by the bake shop. The guided tours, given by Fran Eldred, Phyliss McGrab and Jim Thomasson hosted as many as 25 people per tour. Winners of the home and busiReal Estate S Eileen M. Day REALTOR KEEP HONE SAFE WHILE AWAY According to statistics, at least nine but of ten burglaries are preventable. For that unpreventable tenth burglary, check your insurance to be sure your coverage is adequate before leaving on vacation. To cover the other 90% of PREVENTABLE burglaries, here are some tips: Obviously, you could equip your home with an electronic security system, but simple precautions are often just as helpful lrv diverting unwanted attention. Leave blinds in the usual position. Turn the sound on your telephone down so that it can't be heard outside. Suspend mail and newspaper deliveries. Arrange to have your lawn mowed. Use automatic timers to turn lights and perhaps a radio or TV on at appropriate times. Check to be sure that ALL of your window and door locks are adequate to prevent break-ins. Put your cash, jewelry, and other valuables where no burglar can get to them—In a safe deprosit box. That extra trip to the bank can save you a lot of grief. 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. Were here to help. ness decorating contests were announced Sunday evening. Peter Kramer won best business, with honorable mentions going to Chris Godine, Piedmont Fine Arts and Rare Finds. Ray Gooch won best residence, with second prize going to Mary and Ruby Jenkins. Mr. Gooch donated his $100 prize to the CCLC scholarship fund. Prize monies were donated by the Washington Business Council. Cable TV Continued from page A-1 Adelphia proposed to serve Chester Gap, Flint Hill, Washington and Sperryville and some of the back roads where housing density warranted extending lines. Jackson District representative Ellis Bingham said he would not support a franchise agreement which did not include Amissville. The company later agreed to serve Amissville although extending the line between Massies Comer and Amissville meant the company would be dropping below its standard of 15 houses per mile. At that time the company said it would charge about $18 per month for basic service. In Front Royal basic service included 30 channels and cost about $2 less. There were five additional premium channels such as HBO and Disney, which cost an additional fee monthly. Mr. Burke, general manager of the Front Royal operation, said in a recent interview that as of the first of the year, basic service in Front Royal will cover 35 channels, with premium channels costing extra. 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Currently the channels offered include NBC affiliates in Washington, Baltimore and Hagerstown, CBS affiliates in Washington, Baltimore and Richmond, and ABC affiliates in Washington, Baltimore and Harrisonburg. Basic service also includes two PBS stations, FOX, CNN, Home Team Sports (which covers games of the Bullets, Capitals, and Orioles), the Weather Channel, ESPN, TNT, WTBS from Atlanta, MTV, and sev eral other common cable services. It does not include Headline News or the Learning Channel. The current agreement is for a 20-year franchise, renewable for another 20 years. It is not exclusive. The town and county could also enter into franchise agreements with other companies on similar terms. The agreement calls for the company to provide service free to the public schools, jail, library, Town Hall and two other locations to be selected by a joint operating committee consisting of three representatives of the county and two from the town. 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Services Qontinued from page A-1 Davis, adding those wishing to dorjpte turkeys or perishable items should contact the office first to make sure storage is possible. '»• Items for the baskets are purchased at Cooper’s IGA in Front Royal near Christmas. - “We have to wait to see how much we get and how much we need,” said Mrs. Davis. “ Over 40 baskets were prepared last year and the demand is greater this year. Already, the need for 45 baskets is present. Names are obtained from those applying for services through the Social Services. “It costs between $20 and $25 to prepare a basket,” said Mrs. Davis, adding the price varies depending on the discount the store provides and on how many items are donated by the public. Anyone interested in sponsoring a food box should contact Mrs. Davis during business hours at the office at 675-3313. The Amissville Ruritans are also preparing baskets for the needy with the help of the Amissville Methodist and Amissville Baptist churches. 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As part of the process of reassessment, Blue Ridge Appraisers did a study of all real estate sales from July 1989 through the end of 1990. The new assessment is supposed to reflect those sales values. Those arguing that the assessment is too high say values have dropped since that period. With the help of Rappahannock appraiser A1 Henry, the Rappahannock News attempted to check the sales price compared to the new assessment of the 15 land parcels that were reported sold in the newspaper between Oct. 31 and the end of November. It was possible to do this for 10 of the parcels. The other five were parcels that resulted from land divisions approved during 1991. Those parcels were not recorded as separate parcels at the beginning of 1991, and iLusMautfjaaiauw. mm Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m.. Every Month lave a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale -Consignments Welcome. For further information call 3G4 1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 thus were not assessed separately. Of the 10 parcels, six sold for less than the new assessment, and four sold for more. A half-acre lot with a house on it in Flint Hill was assessed at $119,500 and sold for $98,000. A 44.4-acre parcel in the Sperryville area was assessed at $168,600 and sold for $106,500. A house on 2.7 acres near Scrabble was assessed at $99,200 and sold for $90,000. A house on a 2.49-acre parcel that straddles the town/county boundary was assessed at $207,800 and sold for $170,000. A house on 1.1 acres in Slate Mills was assessed at $87,500 and sold for $85,000, and 25 acres in Stonewall District was assessed at $213,700 and sold for $185,000. On the other hand four sales were for more than the assessment. Two lots in Blue Ridge Mountain Es tates were assessed at $2,000 and sold for $9,000. A house and 24.3 acres in Wakefield District was assessed at $195,300 and sold for $240,000. A house on 7,538 square feet in Sperryville was assessed at $58,000 and sold for $75,000. And a house on 1.6 acres in Woodville was assessed at $128,600 and sold for $158,000. In the case of this last sale the assessment was for 2.7 acres. A 1.1-acre parcel was sold separately for $24,500. The sum total of all of that is that properties assessed at $1.28 million sold for $1.24 million. All told those properties were assessed at 3.2 percent over their actual selling prices. This is too small a sampling to be statistically significant. A more thorough study would require comparisons for all sales recorded in 1991. Christmas closings The following businesses and county offices will have special hours during the Christmas season: The county offices will be closed Dec. 25,26, and 27. The Fanners and Merchants Bank in Flint Hill will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25. The Rappahannock National Bank in Washington will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25. The Rappahannock Social Services Department will be closed Dec. 25, 26 and 27. The Rappahannock Public Schools will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Dec. 20 and will reopen Jan. 2. The Rappahannock Health Department will be closed Dec. 25, 26 and 27 as will the Rappahannock Library. Area post offices will be closed Dec. 25. Family Guidance Services of Rappahannock will be closed Dec. 25, 26 and 27. In case of an emergency, clinic staff may be reached by calling 675-3329. The Rappahannock News will be closed Dec. 25. Early advertising and editorial copy deadlines for the Dec. 26 issue are as follows: combo display real estate advertising is 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19; combo display and classified advertising is 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20; local display and classified advertising is noon Saturday, Dec. 21 as is the editorial copy deadline. f American Heart Association You Are Invited To Our Customer Appreciation Night Friday, December 13th 6:00-9:00pm FREE Refreshments - Door Prizes Christmas Goody Bag For Each Child 10 & under Livestock Supplies Hay Feeder Std. 3 piece w/o panels *6995 Hay Feeder Std. 3 piece w/panels *7950 Super Heavy Duty 2 piece *11195 Feed Bunks 8* *6750 Feed Bunks 10’ *7950 Feed Bunks 11' *8150 Minerals - so lb. 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Classified Real Estate Obituaries LifeStyle THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12,1991 Roundabout 'Hot Shots' on the stiver screen "Hot Shots," starring Charlie Sheen, Cary Elyves, Valeria Golina, Jon Cryer and Lloyd Bridges, will be shown at The Theatre at Washington, Vav 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. The RAAC-sponsored screening is a parody of World War II plane films. A renegade pilot struggles to make the grade in an elite squadron while trying to live down his pilot father's legendary disgrace. Flying with him are Kent Gregory (Elwes), a model of military perfection who is competing with him for the affection of a sultry base psychiatrist, played by Valeria Golino. Their mission is led by blustery, battle scarred Admiral Tug Benson (Bridges), whose various body parts have been replaced by chrome and plastic because of war wounds. Rated PG-13,85 minutes. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for children. Other RAAC weekend movies in the coming weeks: "Nutcracker Prince," Dec. 21-22; "Doc Hollywood," Dec. 28-29; "The Silence of the Lambs," Jan. 5-6; "Ricochet," Jan. 12-13; "101 Dalmatians," Jan. 18-19; and "Paradise," Jan. 25. Paperwork show at Middle St. The Middle Street Gallery invites artists to submit slides for its "Paperwork" exhibit, which will run in the month of A March. The deadline for the juried exhibition is 6 p.m. Jan. 25. v Artists may submit works on paper: drawings, paintings, hand-pulled prints and collage. Also permitted: works of handmade paper, paper sculpture and paper mache. No photography will be allowed. For a prospectus and entry form, call the gallery at 675-3440 or write: Middle Street, P.O. Box 341, Washington, Va. 22747. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. RAAC hosts networking meeting The Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) invites artists, civic groups and other agencies to attend its bi-monthly Arts and Community Organizations network meeting, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Rappahannock Public Library in Washington. The meeting is open to everyone, and will last no more than one hour. For more information call Page Smith, 987-9158. Organizations that would like to list their special events on RAAC's community calendar of events should write the time, date and location of the event on a postcard and send it to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, - Washington, Va. 22747. Middle Street holds show The Middle Street Gallery show this month is its sixth annual arts and crafts exhibition, "Twelve Days of Christmas," 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays in December. Featured this year will be the return of popular artists Thomas Spande, Jan and Jonathan Heath with etchings and prints. Local craftsman Phil Ensmenger will display hand-cut crystal and Jane Doyle of New York will display her handmade rugs. Among the many newcomers to Middle Street's Christmas Show this year are Margot Bergman from Timberville, Va. with black-and-white woodcut prints and Katherine Pervis from Richmond who will display a collection of small collage boxes. Paintings, jewelery, sculpture and pottery will also be exhibited. For more information call 675-3440. The gallery is located on Middle Street in Washington, Va. Dough artist creates baked goods replicas By LISA G. CURRIE ■awaharaiock N«w« Staff Writer No, it’s not edible. It’s art—dough art created by Lou Wynat of SperryviUe. After two years of long nights, experiments with recipes, designs, paint and drying, she said she "has come a long way” with her talent. Muffins, tarts, bagels, bread, cookies or pies are proof of her words. A craftsperson of many years, Mrs, Wyant said she was discouraged with her craft projects—she had problem selling on consignment, little funds for advertisment, less for showroom or shop space and fewer customers. Until the day she saw “dough art” in a shop. “It was so expensive,” she said, but the items created a curiosity in Mrs. Wyant that could not be satisfied until she perfected her own. “You would not believe the stuff I threw out,” she said with laughter, remembering the hours and batches of dough that were less than perfect. “I started with one recipe and fine-tuned it,” she said. Slowly, adding and subtracting ingredients and conditions, recording actions and measurements in detail, baking and drying and painting and coloring, her recipe has become her secret. It took three weeks of 13-hour days, and now her design and technique have become her trademark. Her ice cream sundaes, banana splits and pumpkin rolls ean be found in the Country Cafe in Washington, and her ice cream desserts, pies and cakes can be found in Bob’s Big Boy, The Cardinal Bakery and The Ivy Basket in Warrenton. Her bagels and muffins, cupcakes or cookies, her breads or pies can be found as far away as West Virginia or Maryland and as close as at Parkway Gifts in Sperryville. “It’s a lot of work,” she said with a smile. A cook at heart, Mrs. Wyant said “someone could never do this without loving it.” It takes several hours to prepare one item. After preparing the dough, baked with two added preservatives, she dries the artwork, preferably outside. Though she does use the oven when conditions don’t permit outdoor drying, she prefers the three-day drying outdoors. With her creations lining baking shelves and perched on TV trays, she said, often she spends much of her day dashing outside between raindrops to retrieve her drying goods only to carry all the trays out again when the cloud passes. All items—even the icing and ice creamtoppings—are made from doughs -" " “This is something" ERattakes time because you have to let it dry before you can go to the next step,” she said. Besides time for preparing each piece— each apple slice is cut by hand, each blueberry rolled by hand, each drop of icing or ice cream dropped with care—perfecting the color is a tedious and time consuming ordeal. “For instances, this syrup,” said the cook pointing to a strawberry shortcake, “took forever to get the right shade of red.” While most of her art forms are available at shops around the county, Mrs. Wyant takes direct orders. Items range in price from $1 for cookies, rolls or biscuits to $4 for gingerbread people to the most expensive $15 for layered cakes, large pies and loaf breads. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Lisa G. Currie Lou Wyant of Sperryville, a longtime crafter, got the dough-art bug after seeing someone else’s in a shop. Town becomes oyster for Wakefield students By PAMELA LYNN Rappahannock Newt Contributing Writer For a brief hour and a half on Wednesday, Dec. 4 the Town of Washington became their “oyster” for 50 Wakefield Country Day School students. Set loose with a time schedule and a scavanger hunt questionnaire, these students had as their goal to see as many sights and discover as many facts as possible. Most of these answers lay at pre-arranged stops at the county jail, The Inn, First Washington’s Museum and Cabin Fever Bookstore. The hosts had cheerfully agreed to share their information or expertise with the students. Besides explaining the intricacies of front and back waiters, in ‘The French Service,” The Inn created memories with delicious cookies. The store had most generously agreed to sponsor a “Book Fair” for the school, sharing back with Wakefield Country Day School a part of the profits to be taken in books for its library. In appreciation for the hospitality of the town and its people, the students have asked Pamela Lynn, the school’s interim headmistress, to present a design fpr a town seal or logo, which they also searched for in vain, to the town they had so enjoyed. Mrs. Lynn will present the design to the Town Council meeting held Dec. 11. The seal was designed and executed by Katie and Marcy Lynn, recent graduates. r Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Students examine antique desk during their visit to First Washington’s Museum. There's no disputing taste in the Carolinas By WALTER DAY When this column started, not long ago, words and ideas flowed. I thought it would never stop. But sometimes what I and maybe others think as funny will inadvertently offend. I’m sorry if this happens but you can’t taken back the written word. What has always impressed and pleased me about this county is the people. They generally are wholesome, honest, friendly and affectionate toward one another. I had a religious person once say that friendship is the indefinable comfort of feeling safe with someone, not having to choose your words nor sort your thoughts, but just speak out, knowing that the friend will sort out the good and throw the rest away. The good life now that aging has etched some values into me, is not money nor fame, but comfort. Many years ago, I was stationed in North Carolina. There was a line that went “What do they say in North Carolina?” Answer. “Thank God for South Carolina!” I was reminded of this before election when the lunch bunch had a visiting politician and a question was asked. The question was, “Since revenue is needed and the tax on tobacco is 2 Day y By Day the lowest in Virginia than any of the 50 states, would you advocate increasing this tax?” Answer: “North Carolina is lower than we are.” I guess a clinical psychologist would call this transference. “You think I’m bad, look at Harry, he’s really a mess.” The answer, obviously, was he did not approve of increasing the taxes. Several years ago, before I lived full-time in Rappahannock County, I was traveling from D.C. to meet with my beloved „ children for a day. I was going over in my mind, rehearsing a lecture I was going to deliver on “moderation in all things,” selecting words that would impress them. Right next to Ben Venue on U.S. 2111 was pulled over and received a speeding ticket. Satan's call r Rappahannock News Staff PhouVCindy Mahan Greg Foster, playing the Devil, blows his horn and walks the town prior to his performance in the ‘Shepherd’s Play’ last weekend.

m Bible study Family Worship Center Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the old school building, Mt. Salem Avenue, Washington. Call 987-8014 for more information. All are welcome. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Wednesday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Sunday: Wednesday: 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Darrell Bare Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6:15 p.m. Wednesday N ight Line-up 7:15 p. m. Fellowship Assembly of Cod Pastor: Rev. Ray Campbell Sr. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Young People 6 to 7 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Fanner Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a. m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 15 as follows: Flint Hill at 9:00 a.m., Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10:00. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites.the public. 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. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Chaplain Masses: On Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: ' Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Holy Eucharist Family Unity Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Rev. Dan Gregg Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p. m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Maranathan Independent Baptist Pastor: Rev. Clyde R. Woodward Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship & Children’s church 11:00 a.m Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Friday: Teen Time 7:00 p.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Pastor: Tom Von Fange Sunday: Sunday School 10:0Q a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Praise, Music Service 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7-8:00 p.m. Engagement set Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Clatterbuck of Sperryville have announced the engagement of their daughter, Beverly, to Martin Chaffee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Chaffee of Washington. No wedding date has been set. Flint Hill's families get ready for holidays Make plans now to attend the Flint Hill Fireman’s annual breakfast with Santa to be held at the fire hall from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, biscuits, sausage gravy and baked apples and drinks. The price is $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. A 25-inch RCA television will be raffled off at the breakfast. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. The pastor the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. The church has recently purchased a new organ. The spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Flint Hill United Methodist Church on Saturday evening at the fire hall was well attended and the church wishes to thank everyone who helped in anyway to make it such a big success. The dinner was to benefit their organ fund. Mrs. Charlie Lillard is on the sick list and we wish her a speedy recoveryi Paul Louis Miller Jr. of Odenton, Md. spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Russie Miller. They were Sifnday dinner guests of Miss Mary Miller Wood at Washington. Mark, Crystal and Joshua Werner attended the Police Department Christmas party in Front Royal on Sunday evening. By POLLY N. AYLOR 987-8134 The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will present their Christmas program at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The Willis Chapel Church will have their Christmas program at 6 p.m. the same evening. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will present their Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. A Christmas Eve candlelight service will be held at the Sperryville United Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Tracy Guidice was a Saturday luncheon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. Paul and Charlotte Nichols, Barbara Gentry, John Tole and Elizabeth Tole motored to Mary Washington College on Friday to attend the “Pops” concert. The Nichols’ daughter Leslie participated in the concert. Season brings slew of Christmas events Gid Brown Bible Baptist A special Christmas service will be held at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Evangelist D.M. Hardison from Chesapeake will be preaching. Gid Brown Pastor John Burke extends an invitation to all. Spertyville Methodist The Sperryville United Methodist Church will present its annual Christmas play entitled “Why the Chimes Rang” at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. The public is cordially invited to attend. Amissville Methodist The Amissville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas play entitled “The Real Meaning of Christmas” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Everyone is invited. Fellowship Assembly of God The Sunday School of the Fellowship Assembly of God will present a Christmas program, “A Night of Miracles” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 at the church. Rev. Ray Campbell is pastor and extends an invitation to everyone. Com to Cfiurc/i Communion service There will be a candlelight communion service at the Sperryville United Methodist Church at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. All are invited. Promise Land Baptist Church The Sunday School of Promise Land Baptist Church will be presenting a one-act play entitled “The Reason of Christmas” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. All are welcome to attend. Slate Mills Baptist Church The Slate Mills Baptist Church will present a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15. This is “A Service of Lessons and Carols” and a great time of rejoicing and honoring the birthday of our lord Jesus Christ. The pastor and congregation cordially invites the public to worship with us. Bridge Club entertained The Sperryville Bridge Club was entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs. Miriam Reeve. Those playing in addition to Mrs. Reeve were Mrs. Eleanor Cordle, Mr$. Lucy Ann Maeyer, Mrs. Celine Siira, Mrs. Cotton Miller, Mrs. Elisabeth Johnson, Mrs. Mary Q. Snead and Mrs. Dot Estes. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Snead, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Siira. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the, family of Mrs. Josephine Jenkins who passed away on Friday. Mrs. Ethel Jenkins of Aroda, Mrs. Reda Cave of Etlan and Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin and David were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will present its annual Christmas play entitled “Why the Chimes Rang” at 7:30 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 15 at the church. There will also be a candlelight communion service at Sperryville United Methodist at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington were shoppers in Winchester m 44 44 By CATHY PULLEN } H\fy on Sunday and had lunch at the Pizza Hut in Front Royal. The Sunday School of the Fellowship Assembly of God will present a Christmas program, “A Night of Miracles” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Marriage licenses John Anderson Fudcf, Jr., Flint Hill and Geraldine Elizabeth Landsdowne, Marshall. Anthony Caporuscio, Amissville and Theresa Gay DelGrosso, Amiss ville. 1 MOUNTAINSIDE MARKET Gay Street, Washington, Va.o*. spirited, Natural ^ & Gourmet Foods Kathy Edwards - Manager 703/675-3179 ^ The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering • Blinds Rt. South • 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. ‘See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs' 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703-825-0397 FRONT ROYAL M MOTORS, INC. S^les Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 Niw nfw l •««•• RAYMOND B. KNEPP, R.Ph. 1 19 Water Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Sperryville Emporium 'The Shop that has EVERYTHING' Rts. 211 8.522 Sperryville, VA 703-987-8235 GEEST-JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME 405 Sperryville Rond Culpeper, Vd. _703/825-0395 Horseshoe Hill Family Restaurant & Cany-Out All are welcome. Ideal space for flea market or concerts 211 West, Sperryville 987-9005 Sunday Luke 1:39-56 Monday I Samuel 2:1-10 Tuesday Micah 5:2-5 Wednesday Zechariah 8:1-23 Thursday Zechariah 9:9-17 Friday Zechariah 9:9-17 Saturday Isaiah 62:1-12 A candle flickers on the mantle... " a wavering, unsteady light"...easily extinguished with one breath. A “flame", however, is a "blaze"...an intense light lull of strength and vigor...which may survive for hours or days, despite all efforts to extinguish it. In those terms, we may consider our faith in God. It can resemble a flicker, ScnpturM Selected by The American B6i Society I easily wavering when a trembling breeze o( distress blows our way...or a (lame, able to survive the most difficult of circumstances... with God as the source. Develop the steady flame of an unwavering faith as you worship God each Sabbath, and glow with the assurance of His shielding strength... "I see Heaven's glories shine, And faith shines equal, Arming me from fear. ’ -Emily Bronte Nowspap*r ^nncm. P O Bo. 8005. 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Amissville welcomes dentist and family I The Amissville community welcomes Dr. Olan Parr Jr., DDS, MS and his family. Dr. Parr recently joined the staff of Dr. A. Wayne Breeden in Culpeper. Dr. Parr was graduated from James Madison High School in Vienna in 1969. He attended VPI in Blacksburg, earning a BS in Biology in 1973 and an MS in Human Nutrition in 1976. He married the former Deborah' Jeanne Wyatt of Augusta, Ga. on March 20,1976. He completed his DDS in 1980 at the Medical College of Virginia and was then commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. After finishing Officers Basic at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, he was assigned to Fort Jackson, S.C. where he completed a one-year Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry. He was then assigned to Fort Greely, Ala. from 1981 to 1983. Dr. Parr then returned to Fort Sam Houston for a six-month Officers Advanced Course. From 1984 to 1987 he was assigned to Fort Knox, Ky. where he was a general dentist and again a resident completing a two-year advanced education program in General Dentistry. While at Fort Knox, he was awarded the Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1986. His last military assignment was the Officer in Charge of the Vint Hill Farm Station Dental Clinic, Warrenton from 1987 to 1991. While at Vint Hill he did speciality work in dentistry and was awarded the Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1988 and became a Diplomate of the Federal Services Board in General Dentistry and was board certified by the Certifying Board of General Dentistry in 1989. Also in 1989, Dr. Parr became a Dip-. lomate of the American Board of Operative Dentistry. The Parr family is very active in the baptist church. Dr. Parr has served as a Deacon and is a member of the church choir. He and Debbie have three children James Nathaniel 8, Michael Alexander 5, and Kaitlin Elizabeth 2. In his spare time, he enYour Christmas Dream Come True! i vers Serving Sunday Brunch 12 to 3 p.m. 108 South Royal Avenue Front Royal 703-635-3496 r ■< ? By CATHY LOU SMITH 937.5834 -> . joys jogging, woodworking and playing the guitar. I’m sure Doctors Breeden and Parr make a great team. I was so grateful to Dr. Breeden several months ago when he took my grandson in an emergency late one night. Turns out he had a severely abcessed tooth. (His own dentist in Warrenton could not be reached.) We left his office around midnight. I was very impressed with his compassion. While waiting in his office one day last week, I overheard a patient say to one of the receptionists, in response to an inquiry about payment, “Well, Dr. Breeden always lets me just pay whenever I can.” When I stopped by for a photo of Dr. Parr, I met Gloria Switzer of the famous “Switzer Family Singers.” She was having dental work done on the family. I asked if I could photograph Dr. Parr with her little Kent since he was from our community also. Doctors Breeden and Parr invite you to take advantage of their extended hours. They are open six days a week, including evenings and Saturday. They are located at 1156 Old Rixeyville Road in Culpeper (by St. Lukes). Their phone number is 825-5599. In other village news, Amissville United Methodist Church will hold its Christmas play at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15. Pastor Weems and the $$ SALES $$ Billion dollar established corporation recently atarted a new network marketing diviiion with patented products, including new money back guaranteed diet supplement and homeopathic line. I will be the sponsor and direct support for motivated applicants. Entry fee only $35 or FREE. B. Jacobs, M. D. 1-800-673-9700 | WOOD ENERGY WORKS | Backed by Firesafe, Inc. i Feel Warmth, Comfort & Safety SALES/SERVICE/INSTALLATION . Woodstoves • Inserts • Pellet Stoves • Fireplaces All Fireplace Accessories IAMESTOWN 347-1226 • 128A Broadview Ave., Warrenton, VA In Difficult Times ... Sometimes we can't sell and you can’t afford to buy a new or used car. But what we can offer you is service protection on your present car until you can afford to buy. m DON'T BE FACED WITH ABCAJOR-KBS^DEt - We offer service contracts on all models and makes payable over 12 months with no interest charges. Call today and ask William Galloway for details on this special program. ‘Service protection available on ou front models A 6 prior years with mileage under 100,000. REID Chrysler f Plymouth ' Dodge, Inc. mmsmsmsm. Rt 29 South ol Culpopor ' 547-3900 T«# Fra* 1-Mo-927 REID VA0LH congregation are very'disappointed at the theft on Monday night, Dec. 2, of the nativity scene on the church’s front lawn. Anyone having any information on the theft should call Pastor Weems at 937-4397 or the Rappahannock Sheriff at 675-3331. To compete in the Ruritans Christmas decorations contest, send your name, phone number, directions to your house and whether you wish to be considered for lighting and/or natural decorations. Judging will be conducted Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21. Send to the Ruritans at P.O. Box 62, Amissville, Va. 22002. Reminder to purchase your fruit cakes at the following locations: In Warrenton, Northern Virginia Barbershop in Warrenton Center (near Safeway); Sperryville, Sperryville Barbershop, U.S. 211; Amissville area.Wiewtown Grocery, Jenkins Garage, R&B Antiques, Hackley’s Store. For details call Ruritan president Buddy Samuels at 937-5972. The 3-pound Benson cakes cost $8. Get your nominations of the “Citizen of the Year” to the Ruritans by Jan. 7. The nominees may live in Fauquier, Culpeper or Rappahannock counties, and have contributed significantly to the community of Amissville. Plan to attend the gospel sing featuring the “Freemans” at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Culpeper Assembly of God Church, located at 120 Chestnut Street. Everyone is invited to attend the Youth Skate at Dominion from 7 to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12. Cost is $2.75. The Cantata will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. Family Candlelight communion will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve. With the release of Terry Anderson last week all the American hostages in Lebanon are free. He was held almost seven years. We rejoice with their families. Happy anniversary to Bill and Lilja Powell of Powell Printing on Dec. 15. Mike Burns Jr. celebrated his sixth birthday with a party on Saturday night with family and friends. He dearly loves trains and was excited to receive a book on trains and of course a toy train. Special appreciation is expressed to Anne and Frank McWhirt of Chestnut Hill Christmas Tree Farm, comer of U.S. 211 and Rt. 611. They donated a tree to the fire house, one to the Baptist Church and two to the Methodist Church. They have an. abundance of trees this year. Call them at 937-5461. On Sunday Forest Grove Baptist Church dedicated stained glass windows in the vestibule in member of Mr. Elmer Jenkins. It was made possible through the generosity of his family and friends. He was a deacon and trustee and had been a member for over 50 years. Anyone desiring to attend a hearing on the Adelphia Cable franchise agreement, meet at the Rappahannock Courthouse at 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Have a safe week and call with your news or leave at Hackley’s Store. It's a boy! Randy and Teresa Williams of Chester Gap are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a son, Jacob Anthony, on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Winchester Medical Center. Jacob weighed eight pounds and was 201/2 inches long. Grandparents are Albert and Edith Williams of Chester Gap and Betty Tyree of Schuyler, Va. NleNVYHAKseve at; l* fouR Twenty blackbird t ewLYgii^B'^couRjepiNNHe *4s/fwm 5-00” £*.30 K)K Mil * Sparkle this Holiday Season With that unique look from ... The Marypeg Dress Shop A Specialty Shop for Ladies For yourself or that Special Gift • Holiday Sweaters • Evening Wear • Sports Wear • Handbags • Jewelry • Accessories (unusual belt buckles) Sizes: Missy 2-20, Half 12 1/2-241/2. Petite 2-18 404 S. Main Street Culpeper, Va. (703) 829-0531 Tues. -Sat. 10am-5pm Free Qift Wrap 306 East Market Street Downtown Charlottesville Phone (804)977-5717 Mon.-Sat. lOam-Spm Van Wingerden of Culpeper ■ Happy Holidays OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 'till Christmas 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tour the area's Largest Wholesale Greenhouse African Violets 3 for $500 Fresh Cut, Full & Easy to decorate Christmas Trees Any Tree $16°° i Up to 7' tall Fresh Wreaths & Pine Roping Poinsettias Large 6" pots m - 4-6 Blooms V lOr Also Giant Sizes Available 3f.,$10°° Take Rt 3,8 miles east of Culpeper. Look for our sign on left. > [vSTl Retail open 7 days —9-5 Upcoming Events Spaghetti dinner A spaghetti dinner sponsored by the seventh grade will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Prices are $6 for all-you-can eat, $5 single serving or $4 for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased from any seventh grader or at the door. All proceeds will benefit the seventh grade annual class trip. Raffle tickets will also be available and grand prize will be dinner for two at The Inn. At 7:45 p.m. the school band and choir concert will be held in the auditorium. All are welcome. School program A music concert will be presented by the Rappahannock Elementary School band and chorus beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12 in the elementary school gym. Prior to the elementary winter concert the 7th grade spaghetti dinner will be held beginning at 5 p.m. Buffet breakfast The Washington Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a buffet breakfast from 7rto 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The menu will consist of sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits, sausage gravy, pancakes, hash browns, baked apples, coffee, juice, hot chocolate. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Santa will be in attendance also. Food drive underway A Christmas food drive has been organized at Rappahannock Elementary School in an attempt to help children realize that giving can be as rewarding as receiving. Participation is voluntary. Collection dates are from Dec. 2-20 in the lobby of Rappahannock Elementary before and after school. For more information call Miss Wolf or Mrs. Lamma at 987-8259. Aerobic classes Simply Aerobic classes will be offered at Trinity Episcopal Church on Mondays and Fridays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. For more information call Beth Levick, 675-3108. Breakfast with Santa The Flint Hill Fire Department will sponsor their annual breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, biscuits, baked apples, sausage gravy and drinks. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. A 25 inch RCA television will be raffled off at the breakfast. The tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Second prize will be a Redskin theme family room furniture outfit. Tickets are available from any fire company member or local merchants. “Come, enjoy a delicious breakfast and talk with Santa,” said a spokesperson. Pony club to meet The United States Pony Club is starting in the Woodville area. The Club teaches riding, fun and participation. All are welcome. For more information call 547-3452 or 547-3079. Fruit pick-up set Those who ordered fruit from the Rappahannock High School band, chorus or seventh graders may pick-up their fruit at the Rappahannock Farmers Co-op from 3:30-5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13 and 8 a. m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 14. Extra fruit will also be on sale at the Elementary School winter concert Thursday night. If there are any questions call Linda Mallory at 937-5039 or Pat Lawler at 675-3405. Crafts on display Linda’s Farm Crafts on Route 707 will feature a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this weekend Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be door prizes and refreshments. For directions call 547-3416. Bake, yule log sale Weblo Pack 123 will be having a bake and yule log sale in front of Washington Post Office from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. Christmas banquet The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Christmas dinner and awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. The meat, bread and beverages will be provided and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish. All current members, life members and volunteers and their families who helped with fundraising activities during the year are invited. Entertainment will be provided after dinner. AA meetings at Trinity An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held at 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Help for abusers, victims Services for Abused Families Inc. of Culpeper sponsors weekly support groups for abusers and the victims of domestic violence. A group for women with relationship problems meets at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday and a similar group for men with problems including anger and violence meets at 6:30 p.m. each Monday. The location of these meetings is confidential. For more information, call SAFE (703-8258876 or 703-349-0309). Individual counseling is also available; there is no charge for these services. Skills-building group meets A Women’s life skills-building group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at a downtown Culpeper location. For more details contact Dotty Larson at SAFE, 703-825-8876. Management group A Women’s crisis management group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday afternoons in Culpeper. For exact location and further details call Dotty Larson at SAFE, 703-825-8876. Group to meet A women’s domestic violence group meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings in downtown Warrenton. Call Dotty Larson at SAFE, 703-825-8876 for exact location and further details. Overeaters Anonymous to meet Overeaters Anonymous meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church. There are no dues or fees. Co-dependents to meet Co-dependents Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Co-dependency is a pattern of painful dependence on compulsive behaviors and approval from others in an attempt to find sanity, self-worth and identity. Quaker meeting There is an hour of silent worship, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays at the Middle Street Gallery.

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AFTER AN AD IS ORDERED it cannot be changed or cancelled after the posted deadlines for that issue At the time of placing your ad. it will be read back to you for any corrections you may want to make Read your ad carefully the first time it appears in the paper If it contains an error, or if you wish to make a change call us at once' Your Action Number 1 -800-852-4797 I Antiques An ideal gift - hand-tinted 19th century prints from the 'Sperryville Antique Market. Regional Views, Cityscapes, Colleges. Children, Birds. Botanicals. SPERRYVILLE AfflKKIE MARKET Open Friday - Monday 10a.m. - 5p.m. • Antiques eBooks < • Collectibles a Glass • Frames • Evening Purses ■ • CoAectibSte Artwork h • CM War Prints We buy, sell and , take consignments For information cal 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Auctions 2 Antique A collectible Doll Auction - from the Estate of Elizabeth Owen Williams. Saturday, December 14, -10:00am Featuring: Antique and collectible dolls including Bru “Jne", Gebruder Hueback, Izannah Walker, Bye Lo. French and German Bisque and Madame Alexander Dolls. A collection of Antique Childrens Chippendale, Queen Anne, Victorian and Primitive Furnishings. Preview: Thursday, December 12, Nocin-B:00pm; Friday, December 12 10O0am - , 400pm. Luper Auction -Galleries 804-359-2493. V.A.A.R. 110 A 141 NC # . 4885 A 5092. wAnbquse Auction Friday, December 13, 6:30pm. Antiques, dolls, toys, furniture, njewelry, many nice items. - 14 Old Street, Petersburg, “ VA. 804-748-3118. Kevin Woodlief VAAR 1360. 'Business Opportunities ■ Distributorship ATAT | Cordless Pay Telephone , Business. Potential of i $90,000+ annually. Part > time. No selling or collecting. $25,000 Cash Investment Required. Intellisystems Inc. 1-800458-4464. 8anv8pm C.T. Monday-Friday. -Jtstlrs In 2 Yssrsll I dkf and I’ll show you how. Take ~e chance and make the UJbest investment of your life. <5For Free information send "■$1.00 to cover postage and ^handling to: Independence, ZBox 93, Staunton, Va. <•24401. Crafts 8t 7 Art You’re Invited to the Secret Sants Sale for ladles. Thurs., Dec. 12th 11:00 AM • 4:00 PM Sponsored by the Commerce Street Merchants In Historic Occoquan, Va. P re.Christmas Sale* & tree gift*/ Farm Equipment 10 and Supplies Bushogging and Land Clearing 703-937-5160 Hay for sal# round bales, from 800-1000 lbs. $15 & $18. Call after 6pm and before Sam 703-675-3429. Bama/ Sheds- Convert your timber to a bam or shed. We custom saw/ build your building on your site. Call 703-937-3192. Steal Buildings! Distressed Inventory! Very limited quantities. Example: 40x56 was $7884 now $5987; 40x116 was $13,635 now $9870; 50x200 was $25,741 now $18,871,303-757-3107. Firewood 12 Cut Split, Deliver Firewood. $115 per cord. Unsplit $85.2 or more cords for less! 703-636-1907. Firewood For Sale 2 cord minimum - $170. 703987-9250. LS. Tree Service Firewood, $95/ cord. 1-703987-8796. Seasoned hardwood, $100 a cord. Free delivery. Call 703-923-4755. Seasoned Hsrdwood for sale, $110/ cord. Split & Delivered. Specialize in Route 605, New Baltimore area. Call 703-987-9006, leave message. Garden Equip/ 14 Produce WHITE PINES TREES & SHRUBBS KOUSA DOGWOOD Wholesale Prices Call 703-347-3681 Sian Haworth Giveaways 15 Adopt loving young grey female cat, "Shadow*. Also mommy and daughter Deedee and Connie. Spayed, all shots. Other super loving kittens available, 703941 -4482/ 703-893-9898. Giveaway: 4 year old black Cockerspaniet, all shots, house broken, very calm, not neutered, good with adults. 703-955-4769. Landlord Says Giveaway: To good home. 2 males, neutered, loveable, fluffy inside cats, gray, 1 year old, small. 703-636-7249 Holiday/ 17 Happenings Lots & Lots Of Crafts and Christmas Magazines from 50’S, 60 s, 70 s & 80 s! Call 703-338-7043 after 7p.m. Household 24 Items for Sale In time for Christmas Tandy 1000 Personal Computer HX, just like new. New box of disk with color monitor. $500/ firm. 703-347-5306 after 3pm. Kitchen Table - glass top with 4 chairs, $75. Call 703-439-8859 after 6pm. Microwave Oven Excellent condition • $115/ best offer. Oil Stove with 6-gallon tank, can be hooked to big tank - $75. 703-9878796. Instruction 25 Be A Paralegal. Attorney Instructed, Home Study. Established 1976. Free Catalog 1-800-669-2555 Southern Career Institute Box 2158, Boca Raton, FL 33427. Livestock 40 For Sale 13 Registered black angus cows, checked pregnant to calve, early 1992 with 3rd calf. $1000 each. 703-9375160. If lac. for 42 Sale/Rent Bahamas Crulas, 5 days/ 4 nights. Over bought, corporate rates to public. Limited tickets, $239/ couple. 407-331-7818 ext. 83 Mon.-Sat 9am-9pm. Carpet Layer has thousands of yards of carpet left over from new .homes. Stainmaster and more. $9.98/ yard installed. 40 yards minimum. Call Hugh Fuller, 703-538-5324. ' Discount Fish Supplies Save up to 50%. CallNova Aquatics. 703-771-8897. lilac, for Sale/Rent 42 Culpeper Auction H< We Buy Consign |§ Auction eve SATURDAY NIGHT 6:30p.m. 703/825-90$ VAAF 255 Cotner Hors* trailer 1975, dual axle, new wiring, good condition. $1200/ best offer. 703-364-3224 leave message. ' For Sale Teachers Desk $50. Bedroom dresser, chest of drawers, 2 bedside tables $50. Brown sleep sofa $100. Antique loveseat and matching rocker $300. Call 703-349-2075. Golf “Club Car"— Mint condition, electric, includes batteries, charger, sunroof, golf club rack. Great for zipping around your farm or gott course. $1,000. Call 703-364-2617(d), 703-5923158(e). Hunting Club Membership includes use of 6000 acres in Northern Virginia for Hunting, Target Shooting, Camping ang Fishing. Call 703-643-2608. Metal Detectors for sale. Tesoro Eldorado, $250; Tesoro Inca, $175. Both are in excellent condition. 703-937-4289 after 5pm. OLd Photographs copied. Reasonable prices. Call Cindy Mahan, 703-675383/ One tract of felled trees, Porcelain Dolls Seymour Mann, Brinn's Marian Yu. Moving and can't take them all! After 5:30 (703) 7777174. Printing Equipment for sale, 3 presses, 1 cutter, small light table, and miscellaneous items. Call Steve 703-687-5710. Ski Boots, Raichle 370’s Ladies, Size 5. Used only twice! Asking only $95! Worth $175. Black & purple. Call 703-777-1111 Kork) 703-771-2124 >me) ask for Vicki. Slate Fireplace Surround & hearth $100. Call 703-771-8897. Taylor Waterstoves- Outside wood fired hot water furnances. Heats your entire home and domestic hot water from a wood fire outside your home. 1-800732-5955. Two 3400 Craftmen Saws - $150 & $125. 703-9878796. Wolff Tanning beds - New Commercial/ Home Units From $199.00. Lamps, Lotions, Accessories. Monthly Payments low as $18.00. Call today, Free New Color Catalog. 1-800-228-6292. Mlac.for Sale/Rent 42 10% Discount on parts. Winter service special 1/2 price pick-up and delivery. All brands nowers, tillers, and trimmers. Expires 215-92. J.A. Swan, Jr. & Company, 1-800-5648189. Miscellaneous 43 Wanted Wanted to buy old fishing tackle. Lures, rods and reels etc. 7C3-854-4735 “Wanted” to buy boxwood cuttings, pay top price. Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, Va 22942. Phone 703-8322175. Musical 45 Instruments Musical Instruments new and used. We buy, sell, trade and take consignments. Drum and Strum Music Center 703-3477484. Personals 47 Adoption: Childless Elementary teacher and professional husband, wish to share their love and happy home with newborn. Medical/ legal expenses psud. Let's help each other. Call Barb & Rich collect. 703-471-6027. Adoption: Our deepest wish is for an infant to love and share our warm secure and happy home. Call us collect so we can talk. Legal and medical expenses paid. Cynthia and Chris 202-232-1114. American Retirement Homes-$1,000+ includes room, board, utilities, 24 hour nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Clifton Forge, Emporia. South Hill, Tappahannock, Portsmouth, Gloucester, VA. also Pensacola, FL. 1-800-9996637. baby to complete family. Medical and legal expenses paid. Call Melissa collect at 703-533-0715. Genealogy Program for IBM/ compatible PC's. Organize family tree. Display ancestors, immediate family, descendants. Display, print, exchange files. Call 703-430-8360 Singles: Meet single people Throughout rural America. Confidential, reputable, established plan. Free details. Country Connections Newsletter, PO Box 406, Superior, NE 68978. Pet* 50 Labrador Puppies AKC registered, black, yellow, chocolate, $300 up. Call 703-788-9967 evenings anytime except Thursdays. Perk Up Your Lifestyle! Buy a Llama. We have over 65 beautiful Llamas in our herd. Call today and schedule , your private viewing. Loudoun Llamas LTD Leesburg. 703-771-1602. Rag Dolls (IRCA) Kittens - All colors. Loveable, huggable, lap cats for hristmas! 703-837-1979. Rentals - 60 Apartments Amissvllle Area Available January 1. Kitchen, bathroom, panelled living room with fireplace, large bedroom. Electricity furnished. 703-937-5670. Warrenton Apartments For Rent - 1 and 2 bedrooms. 703-347-4011,703347-1539,703-347-9436. Washington, Va. 1 bedroom, single only. Available now. References and security deposit required. $300/ month. Day 703-987-8144/ Evening 703-825-4228. Rentals- 61 Office FOR LEASE RESTON 1,918 Sq.ft. Office space located on the first floor of office building with substantial window frontage. RESTON Executive Office Space For Lease - $500 per office includes receptionist services. 1st floor space. Call Lynne Hopkins 703-471-9596 Leesburg, 800 square feet of empty space. Good location. Prosperity Center. Contact Susan 703-7777667 7am-7pm. Prime Location • Small office space - Warrenton. Directly across from courthouse, above Fauquier Times Democrat building. Must use entrance to Fauquier Times Democrat. Newly renovated. Two rooms, storage and bath. Electric, heat and A/C included in rent. $300 monthly. Security important. Good references only. Contact Carol at 703-3474222. Christmas Trees r Choose & Cut your Own CHRISTMAS TREE Or Liive A Living tree That i Keeps On Giving for L Christmas < Wreaths, Plants, Gift Certificates Wagon Rides, Saws & Assistance Great Family Fun Skyline Evergreen Farm Since 1967 Bentonville, VA 703-635-4366 Open Everyday Nov. 29th-Dec. 23rd Dir; From Front Royal 10 miles South on Rt 340 then 2 miles East on Jlentonville-Browntown Rd.. LEEDS RURITAN CLUB AT CLIFTON FARM, MARKHAM. VA Scotch & White Pine $15 and up weekends only 10am-4 pm / ^ Special Prices on 8'-12’ Trees Free Cider & Bailing Directions: West on Rt. 66 to Exit 4 at Markham. South on Rt. 688 2 Miles to Rt. 728 to Signs. _ 703-364-2217 f’. Come pick and tag or cut the shaped white pine tree of your choice! $15 each 459-4364 COOPER BOWERS Rt. 42 - 3 miles west of Woodstock, VA CHRISTMAS TREES Cui your own perfect White or Scotch Pine B & B Pines and Norway Spruces Pre cut BLUE SPRUCE, DOUGLAS and FRASER FIRS FREE HAYRIDES and hot cider. Santa's shop has pine roping, tree stands, wreaths, ornaments and more. Easy access and parking. U.S. Rt 340,4 miles north of Berryvillc. OAKLAND TREE, PLANTATION "Shenandoah 's Chr istmas Place " Upen Daily y lo d 703-955-4495 or S " l oll Tree 800-491-4495 ! EARLY DEADLINE Due to the Christmas holiday our deadlines will i be changed as follows: Horse & Farm - Friday, Dec. 20th 1:00pm 4^—1 Combo Class(w/other papers) - Friday, Dec. 20th 3:00pm Legals - Saturday Dec. 21st 12:00 p.m. Regular Class. - Saturday, Dec. 21st 3:00pm Don't Delay Call Today _1-800-852-4797 Rentals House 62 Amlssville, freshly painted 4 bedroom/ 2 bath house. Available December 1st. Lease, references and security deposit required. $750/ month. Days 703347-7171 Evenings 703675-3670. Amissvllle - Rt. 613, 3 bedroom Vh bath brick rambler, carport, front porch, $650/ month. 703347-0072. Boston Area 2 housesavailable. $450 & $550 per month. References required. Daytime 703-8250032. Flint Hill- 2 bedrooms, large country kitchen with balcony. Available immediately. $395/ month. 703347-7171/703-675-3670. Flint Hill 2 bedroom, 2 bath home, CAC, oil heat, refrigerator, stove, $550/ month plus deposit. Available January 1st. 703-6753509. In Sperryville Countryside, 2 bedroom house on 2 acres. Washer hookup, central gas heat. $550/ month. Lease, references, security deposit. Available January 1. 703-987-8280, evenings and weekends. Old Ski lodge near Washington. 3 bedrooms, as is, $500/ month. 703-2553814. Secluded 1 bedroom remodeled log cabin near Amisville, 15 minutes from Warrenton. $500/ month. 703-937-5160. Sperryville Nicely decorated 2 bedroom, 1V4 bath, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/ dryer. $500/ month. 703-3477171 days or 703-6753670 evenings. Tiny House in secluded, wooded valley near Flint Hill. Modem 2 bedroom, living/ kitchen, laundry, large carport, wood stove/ fireplace, air-conditioning. Ideal for single or couple. Pets welcome. $550 plus utilities, security deposit, references. 703-675-3761. I Services- 71 Business Woodvllle Scrabble - 2 bedrooms, 5 acres, rent $495 or purchase option. 987-8184. Rentals 66 Wanted Rental wanted in Fauquier County. Call 349-9141. Roommates 70 Wanted/Avail. Reston Roommate wanted to share top floor apartment convenient to Town Center and Metro. Young male professional preferred. $350/ month. Call Scott: 703-437-8222. Services - 71 Business Bushhog mowing. 6’ mower, have trailer will travel. 703-754-9643. Certified Gas Arc welder. Kite Repair & Welding. 703-636-3314. For quality Construction or Renovation of your HOME or STABLE Call HARRISON BUILDERS 703-636-1249 or 703-635-9453 PULLEN’S ELECTTKAlt PUMBMG State Licensed New Si Old Work Pumps & Waterheaters In Stock - Installation Free Estimates on new Work 703-675-3249 Stop Foreclosure an Lender trouble today. N bankruptcy. Call our staff ( financial professionals I »ii «ai roicu yi uioaamnais help you help yourself. ( 703-347-91281 50 Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: Tuesday,Friday 9:30a.m. • 3p.m. Saturday 10a.m. - 4p.m. Lost Animals •Irish Setter, back with tan points, male, 2 years old, lost st Rappahannock River. •Chesapeake Bay Retriever, 3 years old, spayed female, tan color, name Is Kelsey. •Mixed Shepherd, 1 Vi years old female, Tan or reddish. Lost on'Rt. 622, Castleton. •Norwegians Elkhonnd, 2 Vi years old, black and tan, spayed female. Answers to Mltste. Lost In AmtssvtUe. •Poodle, Shepherd cross, S year old neutered male, tan, named Samson. Scratched hair off of backside because of allergy- Lost In WoodviQe. •German Shepherd, 2 years old, male, black and tan, answers to the name of Bandit. Wearing brown leather collar. Lost Rt. 610, Chester Gap. •Husky, 10 years old, male, name Is Btpps, black with white chest and paws. Broken tail and weighs 55 pounds. Lost at Chester Gap. Has one blue eye and one brown eye. •Adult male, 5 years old, mixed, looks like G.S. solid black, 85 lbs., answers to name Bear, wearing choke chain, drug£ng part of chain, lost Rt. 626, Castleton. •Adult male shep Husky, lab croea, male, 3 years, solid white, wearing brown leather collar, lost Rt. 616, Castleton. Shelter Located U.S. 211 onto 639 Amissville, Virginia Services - 71 Business Experienced and Fully Insured Modern EtjutpineiU Chimney Lining Oil) (asljionrt Arrtwr BRUCE VIERLIMG 703-675-3508 T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION Custom Built and North American Homes Class A License 703-987-8043 Services- 72 Farm Equine behavior Modi- , fication specializing in problem horses. One day service. Lasting results. Nervous, vicious, stubborn, rearing, kicking, buckers, bad loaders. Red Revelle, 703/672-0724. Services- 73 Home Improvement GOLDEN BOUGH BUILDERS Home Improvements Additions e Kitchens Decks • Bathrooms •Garages Custom Finish Work Bonded I mured CM 703-937-4102 Sanding & Rsflnlshlng hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703635-2558. Services - 74 Personal Convalescent AMs Loaned five of charge - wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. from Rappahannock Loan Closet. 703-987-8248 703-675-3602 703-937-4410 703-675-3765 Services - 74 Personal Ghost writing Find yourself at a loss for words at the most critical times in your life? Talk to me and I'll translate your most tantalizing tongue twisters into prose. I do love letters, gripe letters, business letters- all kinds of expository writing. The more difficult your ideas are to express... the better I am at getting them down in writing. Drop me a line at the following address and I'll give you a call right away. Reasonable pnces and fast turnaround.. Ann, Rt. 1 Box48C Brandy Station, VA. 22714. Services - 75 Miscellaneous Weed Something Typed? Call me - I am a professional in all fields of typing. I do term papers, manuscripts, books, forms, etc. Professional job, quick turn around and reasonable rates guaranteed! Call 703349-0658 leave message. Card of Thanks I would like to take this opportunity to thank my many friends, relatives and neighbors for their flowers, cards, calls, visits and other acts of kindness shown to me during my stay at Fauquier Hospital and since my return home. Your thoughtfulness will long be remembered. Linda Dwyer Sperryville In Memory Of Our Son & Brother LARRY WOODARD Season's come & Season's Hut for us its lost its glow. Life brings changes, day by day, But for us the pain will stay. Not to see you or hear your voice. Never forgetting our lost, We look toward the door each day. Expecting to see you & hear you say "hey" But we know this won't happen, not in this life here. But we have God's promise of all being together, Our next life with God will be so much better, God gave us a cross we have to carry, He will help us when we get weary, So our sweet one we will wait, Until we meet you at that wonderful gate. So Happy Birthday our dear one And Merry Christmas to you, Some how we know that you see us all. And are telling us to walk straight & tall, So when we look up and see a special star. We will know that you see us from afar. Our pain will never go away, But your memories are here to stay. Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters Rentals - Office Prime Location Small office space - Warrenton Directly across from courthouse, above Fauquier Times Democrat building. Must use entrance to Fauquier Times Democrat. Newly renovated. Two rooms, storage and bath. Electric, heat and A/C included in rent. $300 monthly. Security important. Good references only. Contact Carol at (703)347-4222

Tributes 77 Ws want to thank our Mends and relatives for the food, cards, visits, calls and beautiful flowers during the recent bereavement ot our father, Robert 1. Frazier. A special thank you to Rev. Merlin Short), Rev. Darrell Bare, the Washington Rescue Squad and Flint Hill Rescue Squad, also Dr. FA Irani and the staff at Warren Memorial Hospital. Son, Bobby L Frazier Daughter, Ruth F. Clark Business 78 Notices NO HUNTING Col. D.C. Knuepfer Kaywood, Massie’s Comer Hickerson Mountain. 01232137 Real Estate - 82 Owner Culpeper County 2Vi acres off 729. Partially cleared. Beautiful country setting. 3 bedroom per. 703-907-5970. LAND FOR SALE 1.4565 Acres CaU 703-987-8366 703-6^5-3602 Real Estate - 83 For Sale 40 Acres, U.S. 522. vicinity of Woodvilie. Good frontage. steam, timber. Excellent for development. Below market. Owner fiancing. Call 301-9492027. Nationwide Modular Homes Wholesale. Immediate delivery. Norwood Construction Inc. Call 703/788-4570. Vehicles - 84 ForSale Cadillac El Dorado 1980,2 tone - silver/ gray, fully loaded, excellent condition, $6500/ best offer. Must sell before New Year 703-3643224 leave message. Bronco 4x4 1978, full size. Excellent shape! Runs great! New 36" tires, $4,000. Call 703-444-1181 or 703-450-1889 after 6p.m. Chevrolet Suburban 1975 Big block. Excellent tow vehicle. Re-built motor. New tires! $2,500. Call 703-4441181 or 703-450-1889 after 6p.m. Chevy 1986 4x4 pickup, am/fm cassette, aluminum cap, sliding rear window, 4speed, V-6,107.000 miles. No air-conditioning, $2700. 439-2705 after 6pm weekdays anytime on weekends. Dodge 1968 Daytona - am/fm cassette, cruise, 5speed, air-conditioning, turbo, over 30 mpg, 94,000 miles. $2500.00. 439-2705 after 6pm weekdays anytime on weekends. VehiclesPorSale 84 ford Ranger 1968. blue. 5-weed, v-6, King cab, air-condiuoning, amlm stereo, bedliner, tool box, new tires, has extended warranty, excellent condition. $6500. Call 3491640 after 4pm. Pontiac Trans-Am- 1978. Burgundy, loaded, 6.6 litre 400. $1,500. 703-777-7766 after 5:00 p.m. Volkswagon 1962 Convertible body with doors, hood, deck lid and all glass. Needs restoration. Call Kelly at 703-347-6641. Parts and 87 Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts ■omi, rawntwoni ■na pn InewiM fll purdweed hertk Over2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy aid SSI running art aid tucks. Open 7 days, tioa-Solt-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229,3 milee past High School. 625-2571 Employment 90 8errlces Kuwait, Saudi Workers Needed $35.00 and up per hour. Tax free. Both skilled and unskilled. For info. Call 615-779-5505 ext K-1191. POSTAL JOBS $11 41SI 4.90 per hour. For exam and application information, call 1-800-552-3995 ext.VA160, 9:00a.m.9:00p.m., 7 days. Help 91 Wanted ANIMAL SHELTER MANAGER To assist vet with euthanizing. 5-10 hours weekly. All applicants considered. 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Job update Mid-Week Edition NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS ror Deputy Sheriff’s Correctional Officer, dale and female. Apply it: SkarifTsOfRca OTH Drivers 12 months experience, 23 years of age. Homady Truck Line: Start up to 26 cents/ mile, TARP/ vacation pay, safety bonus, spouse passenger program. 401(k) retirement. 1-800-343-7989. INTERIOR DECORATORS Career oriented person with flair for decorating/ sales. 703-369-2915 Snow Removal Tandem Dump Truck Drivers and Loader Operators - in Northern Virginia - Dulles. Call J.B. Shotwell and Son 703-450-2340. Truck Drivers- Tandem dump truck experience. Must be DOT certified. Bring current driving record to: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Inc., 1106 Sterling Road, Sterling, Va. (703)4502340. Covenant Transport Hiring tractor trailer drivers. 1 year O.T.R. experience, single 19-22e east caost pay, incentive pay, benefits package, age 23, teams 27-31 e. 1-8(50-545-2803. MEAT CUTTERS Experienced chicken cutters needed for poultry processing warehouse. Send letter of interest or resume with salary requirements to: Employment RG P.0. Box 359 Leesburg, VA 22075 $ $ Sales $ $ High Commission^ diet products, etc. B. Jacobs, M.D. 1-800-673-9700 CNA'S FULL-TIME AND PART TIME 7-3,3-11,11-7 Shift Needed to work in Long-Term Care Facility. Many benefits including nursing scholarships. DIANA J. PINTO, RN. Director of Nursing Culpeper Health Care Center 602 Madison Road, Culpeper, VA 22701 703/825-2884 EOE/M.F.H. Aggressive reporter needed to cover county government, budget issues, and general assignment reporting. Degree in Journalism preferred, 3-5 years experience required. Send cover letter, resume' and 3 non-returnable clips to: EDITOR Loudoun Times-Mirror PO Box 359 Leesburg, VA 22075 No Phone Calls Please Contact: EDITORLAL SALES TERRITORY REPRESENTATIVE A leading petroleum equipment distributor has an opportunity in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas that could lead directly to a sales management position. The candidate should have a college education, 2 years industry selling experience, the ability to travel, be results oriented, and a “make it happen” individual. Top salary, full benefits package,' 401k, vacation, holidays, medical insurance and advancement opportunity await the right applicant. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Human Resources P.O.Box 24159 Richmond, VA 23224 When You Want Fast [ Action... Call the Classifieds Rappahannock News 1-800-852-4797 Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving Happatiannocn Mt\s& Give a subscription of the Rappahannock News as a gift that informs and entertains every week with news, church, classified, real estate and informative feature articles. It's a thoughtful gift that will remina them-oj you every time they sit down to read it! Buy one subscription or renew a current subscription at full price and get the second for half price... and we’ll mail a gilt card with your subscriptions if you wish. For More Information and Rates Call 675-3338 No subscription accepted for more than 1 year. Offer expires Dec. 31,1991 mmmmmm Leonard Campbell Leonard D. Campbell, 77, of Front Royal, died Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Warren Memorial Hospital. The funeral was conducted Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Tumer-Robertshaw Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. John Burke. Burial was in the Willis Chapel Cemetery at Huntly. Mr. Campbell was born March 7, 1914 in Warren County, the son of the late Robert and Agnes Williams Campbell. He was retired from the maintenance department of the Arlington County School Board. Surviving are his wife, Frances Katherine Jenkins Campbell; three sons, Luther Campbell of Jefferson, Daniel Campbell of Front Royal and William Campbell of Eden, N.C.; three daughters, Doris LiUard of Front Royal, Shirley Gardner of Sykesville, Md. and Carolyn Bailey of Manassas; two brothers, Lloyd Campbell of Chester Gap and Howard Campbell of Frederick, Md.; a sister, Pearl Willis of Front Royal; 11 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were Frank Stringfellow, Frankie Campbell, Mike Brown, Fred Campbell, Rodney Cameron and Gary Grant. Honorary pallbearers were James B. Starnes, Shawn Campbell, The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service” Phone 825-2361 Culpeper CEMETERY MEMORIALS Gary Jenkins, Harold Campbell and Russell Campbell. Michael Marsh Michael Glass Marsh, 53, of Woodville, died Thursday, Dec. 5 at his residence. He was the son of the late Beno deTerry and Alice Glass Marsh. Mr. Marsh was an active member of the Rappahannock Hunt Club. He is survivied by his wife, Dorothy C. Marsh of Woodville; one son, Sean deTerry Marsh of Castleton; one stepson, Kenneth B. Thayer of Rixevyille; and one daughter, Heather Marsh of Washington. Also surviving is one sister, Diana Marsh of New York City, N. Y. A memorial service was held Sunday, Dec. 8 at Five Forks Farm. The Rev. Tom VonFange officiated. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to the Washington Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Sperryville Volunteer Rescue Squad. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Josephine Jenkins Josephine Mae Jenkins, 55, of Sperryville, died Friday, Dec. 6 at the University of Virginia Medical Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home 'your Qotden ^Ce JuneraC Mome’ 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave. Front Royal, VA. 22630 (703) 635-4186 C. Warren Turner Owner FROM ON-SITE n COMPUTERS 100 East Davit St. Culpeper, Va. 22701 703-829-0405 CHRISTMAS SPECIALS ALL SOFTWARE 25% to 40% OFF LIST ALL ACCESSORIES 10% OFF OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK NOW THRU CHRISTMAS HOURS ARE MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00AM - 7:30PM SATURDAY 9:00AM - 4:00PM, SUNDAY NOON - 5:00PM SALE APPLIES TO IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY Center in Charlottesville. A graveside service was conducted Monday, Dec. 9 in Sperryville Cemetery by the Rev. Merlin Shorb. Mrs. Jenkins was bom June 29, 1936, in Rappahannock County, the daughter of Elsie Clark Atkins of Sperryville and the late Eugene Atkins. She worked at Parkway Gift Shop in Sperryville and was a member of the Sperryville United Methodist Church. • Surviving with her mother are her husband, John L. Jenkins; four sons, John L. Jenkins III, Jerry Lef Jenkins and Roger L. Jenkins, all of Sperryville and Kenneth B. 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Washington residents traveling, entertaining * Miss Ann Grimsley of Baltimore, Md. was a weekend guest of Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom. • Our condolences to Mrs. Frances Campbell and her family on the death of her husband Mr. Leonard Campbell. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johanthan of Hume, Mrs. Mabel Burke and Richie Burke and daughters Katie and Molly of Woodville, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hawkins and daughters Lisa and Angie and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kennick and Nathan of Stephens City, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins of Arlington, Miss Kim Hawkins of Springfield and Roger Hawkins and Chris Hawkins of Amissville. Saturday Mrs. Janet Payne and daughter Julie visited Mrs. Annie Hawkins. " Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume and Roger Hawkins and Chris Hawkins of Amissville. Donald Keyser of Alexandria was a Sunday visitor of his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Our sympathy to the family of Mrs. Josephine Atkins Jenkins in Sperryville who passed away recently. - John Eubank and his mother Mrs. Frances Eubank were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Butler in Cascade, Md. Merry Christmas to Texas, Florida, Utah, Maryland and Pennsylvania and all other good readers of my column from other states. I love hearing from you. 1' Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Seiling of Mahomet, 111. arrived Tuesday to spend some time with Mr. and Mrs. \Iohn Schultz. Friday the Schultzs and Sellings went to Williamsburg -where they stayed until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack, Eric and Jason of Centreville joined them on Sunday for the Grand Illumination in Williamsburg. While in Williamsburg the Schultzs and Seilings also visited friends Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bradshaw. Friday overnight guests of Miss Amanda Brown to help her celebrate her 11th birthday were Emily Taylor Sperryville, Crystal Mills of Castleton, Grace Bailey and Bobbie Jo Brown. Girl Scout Troop 547, Cadet Troop 380 and Brownie Troop 909 of The Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council decorated the Christmas tree at the Rappahannock Library on Wednesday evening with homemade decorations. The Social Service Department is putting names of needy children in our community on the tree for people to purchase Christmas presents for. Please stop by and select a boy or girl tag from the tree to make their Christmas a happier one. Presents need to be dropped off at the Social Service Department before the 23rd of Dec. Mrs. Mae Pullen was transfered from Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal last week to Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. She is visited daily by her family. jgJalkneT ADwucnoIVkstoooaQne.lK ’mm _ c' r ' •A . A By RUTH CLARK y, • o< M tir $%f Mrs. Ethel Bailey, Mrs. Marie Davis, Kathy Davis, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Charlene Brown Foster and Mrs. Jeannette Rawls were in New York Tuesday and went to see a Christmas play at Radio City Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown entertained with a family cake and ice cream party on Sunday afternoon for their daughter Amanda’s 11th birthday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty, Randy and Robbie of Point O’Woods, Front Royal, Mrs. Ann Brown, Mrs. Chloe Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Mrs. Edie Falls and Samantha, all of Woodville, Ms. Bonnie Brown of Germantown, Md., Bobbie Jo Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Greg Pullen and Katie Waites had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper and later attended The Shepherd’s Play in town. Monday Mrs. Ellen Pullen and Mrs. Rosie Pullen visited Mrs. Hope Campbell of Luray who is a patient at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. We wish Mrs. Campbell a quick recovery. Congratulations to Bryant and Robin Lee on the birth of a son Christopher James bom on Nov. 22. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS Stihl 026 CUTS INTO WOOD. 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Don't let next April 15 catch you with no tax savingsl Call Tammy Caporuscio Today! _ The Prudential Preferred Properties 201 Broadview Ave., Warrenton _347-5220 PRIME LOCATION Small Office Space -WarrentonDirectly across from Courthouse, above Fauquier Times-Democrat building.'Must use entrance to Fauquier Times-Democrat. Newly renovated. 2 rooms, storage & bath. Electric, heat & A/C included in rent. *300 monthly. Security important. Good references only. Contact Carol (703) 347-4222 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act- of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise ’any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.' This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination,, call HUD Toll-free at 1-800424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at ' 426-3500. The Toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 703-987-8088 /office F.T. VALLEY 31.5 open and wooded acres, 12x58 barn, building sites with terrific view. *99,500. NEAR MT. LEBANON CHURCH 5 wooded acres, frontage on state road. •35,000 OUTSTANDING VIEW of the Blue Ridge Mtns. from this stone and brick home on 4.62 acres, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room w/fireplace, 2 car basement garage. Central heat & air. *159,000. Listings Needed James W. 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