Rappahannock News, December 9, 1992

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Many visitors came to Washington to enjoy walking tours of the town, craft demonstrations, the Smithson String Quartet, and The Shepherds’ Play, a 14th century German Nativity play. Supervisors decline new landfill offer By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Board of Supervisors voted not to participate in a regional landfdl with Page and Warren counties at their meeting Monday, but decided to continue to look into the possibility of hauling the county’s trash to Fauquier County after January 1994 . At the same time the supervisors agreed to continue with the engineering studies and application process needed to operate the county’s own landfill. New requirements will be effective .January 1, 1994, that will make operating a landfill more expensive. County Administrator John McCarthy said that the contract for the privately operated regional landfill to be located in Page County called for a tipping fee of $35 to $40 per ton based on 200 to 250 tons per day. The three counties estimate their current trash amounts to only 120 tons per day. Mr. McCarthy said the county might have to pay tipping fees for trash it wasn’t putting in. He said also the contract would allow the company operating the landfill “unlimited op|M>rtunities to restructure the contract.” Finally, he said the contract severely limited the liability of the company planning to operate the landfill, leaving the counties participating unlimited liability. "I can’t support the propnsal," he said. “It would only save$$5 to $6 per ton. The level of savings doesn’t equate to the level of security we would be giving up in a small landfill we control.” Mr. McCarthy said he had been talking with Fauquier County staff about participating in their landfill. Tipping fees there would be $42 per ton in 1994 and $50 per ton in 1995, but hauling costs would be lower. He said he would continue to explore the possibility of cooperating with Fauquier. In the meantime the Part A application for a new cell to be used after January, 1994. has been sent to the Department of Waste Management, Mr. McCarthy said. “Our best insurance policy is to continue with the permitting,” he said. Mr. McCarthy also said the county had applied to the Environmental Protection Agency for a grant to handle leachate from the landfill in an artificial wetland. It might be three months before the county hears if its grant application has been approved, he said. The supervisors voted to give five county employees two percent raises. The state approved two percent raises for constitutional officers and their staffs starting in January. The raises would be for other county employees not covered bv these raises. The supervisors also voted 3 to 0 with Hampton District representative Mike Massie and Piedmont District representative Charles K. "Pete” Estes abstaining to purchase a two-car garage from VirSee Garage, Page A-8 Old Rag Bulletins Food distribution The Rappahannock County Department of Social Services will distribute USDA commodities from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from the . basement of the Social Services office on • Gay St. All eligible recipients are urged to stop by the office during those hours to pick up their commodities. For information about the distribution call Social Services at 675-3313. . ' | Santa Claus is coming Santa Claus will visit the county to meet the boys and girls of our community on the two weekends before Christmas. All community kids are invited to meet Santa Claus in person for photo opportunities and to negotiate for hopedfor presents from 2 to 4 p. m. on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 12 and 13 and again on the 19 and 20. : Book signing at Libraiy The public is invited to attend a book • signing and reception for author Christine Andreae at the Rappahannock County Library from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. Oovenunent at a glance ; Thursday, Dec. 10, Publiq : Hearing on Elementary School •: Expansion and public input on next - year’s school budget. Hearing is at : high school, 7:30 p.m. In the event of bad weather, the - meeting will be rescheduled for ; Monday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p:'m. New Extension agent is hired by county Scott Cunningham ^ * r Food sought to aid needy over holidays County Social Services ‘will again be collecting non-perishable foods and financial contributions to make up baskets for needy Rappahannock families for the holidays. Office Manager Marie Davis said this year the department hopes to put together 65 baskets. Last year 60 were filled, but Mrs. Davis said, “The need is greater this year. All our rolls have increased.” Mrs. Davis said some people ask to take care of a family. The department is happy to comply, but people wanting to do this must realize that social services cannot give out the name of the family receiving services. The department will supply information on the composition of the family, the ages and sexes of the children. She said money contributions are especially appreciated. In some cases when the department has the funds, they can call local stores and arrange for the parents to shop there for toys for their children. Money is also used to buy perishable foods for the baskets. For those on special diets, the funds can be used to buy suitable foods. Mrs. Davis pointed out that the state does not contribute towards Christmas baskets for the needy, and if this program is to continue, local people must support it. Mrs. Davis said she hopes all contributions can be turned in by Friday, December 18, giving the department some time to complete the shopping. She said the department is very appreciative of the help it received from the community last year, and she hopes this year’s drive is equally successful. General Assembly will say if he can stay By SHARON KILPATRICK Kappahannork New* Staff Writer The county will soon have a new Extension agricultural and 4-H agent, but state funding will determine how long he stays. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the selection of Scott Cunningham to replace Thomas Williams, who left to take a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Manassas. He will begin work on Dec. 16. Mr. Cunningham is leaving a position with the Prince William County Soil and Water Conservation District, where he has served as a conservation specialist. He said his main activity had been administer inn Virginia's Best Management Practices program, assisting farmers in setting up conservation practices that qualify for cost-share. "Our main efforts were towards improving water quality,” he said. Before going to Prince William, Mr. Cunningham worked for the West Virginia Department of Agriculture as a marketing specialist. There he put out a direct marketing guide and helped produce a mail order catalogue for direct marketing of farm products. Mr. Cunningham, a native of West Virginia, grew up on a farm in Jackson County near Ripley. His family's farm gave him experience with a wide variety of agricultural products, from cattle, to hogs and chickens, apples, berries and vegetables. Many of the farm products were marketed directly to the public. He graduated from West Virginia University with a major in agricultural economics and a minor in horticulture. He is living outside Winchester in Frederick County. He said he would continue to live there while looking for a place in Rappahannock. His wife is a flight attendant with American Airlines. The Cunninghams have a three-year-old son and See Agent, Page A-8 Tying a pretty ribbon Rappahannock News Staff PhouvCindy Mahan Hardee Newton of Etlan in the F. T. Valley demonstrates the art of beautiful bows to Aileen and Scott Jorss of Kensington, Md., atthe Rush River Company in Washington this past Saturday. The demonstration was one of many craft exhibitions set up for the Colonial Christmas Celebration.

-fk< The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 8: David Michael Middlebrook, fail to comply with court order, continued. Derrick Maurice Wise, possess marijuana, continued to Jan. 5,1993, capias issued; drunk in public, continued to Jan. 5,1993, capias issued. Edward Curtis Lamber, destroy private property, continued six months, pay $226 restitution; abduction, certified to grand jury; break and enter, continued to Jan. 11, 1993; wear mask in public, continued to Jan. 11, 1993; assault and batter, no prosecution. Warren Douglas Williams, drunk in public, $15/26. Samuel D. Berry, intend to defraud, 12 months in jail, four days to serve, pay $160 restitution and cost. Harvey Harold Hitt, bad check, 10 days in jail suspended, $500/46, $350 suspended. Willis Twman Strother, drive suspended or revoked, continued to Jan. 5,1993. Mark Gallihugh, hunt within 100 yards of road, $50/46. Richard L. Harris, hunt within 100 yards of road, $50/46. Burgess Emerson Mills Jr., possess untagged deer, continued. Joseph McKenly Bell, 74/55, $57/31; pass on double solid line, $75/2. Gerald Raymond Crispino, 72/55, $51/26. Romeo Wilmer Ferguson, driving under influence, reduced to reckless driving, $200; 67/55, no prosecution; no operators license in possession, $10/2. Georgie Bernice Hackley, $25/26. Michael Gordon Hemish, 69/55, $42/26. County emergency log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Nov. 30: 9:13 a.m., transport, Route 1003, Sperryville VRS; 10:13 a.m., back injury, Route 663, Washington VFD; 9:56 p.m., chest pains, Route 631, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD. Dec. 2: 9:35 a.m., chest pains, Route 641, Flint Hill VFD; 10:42 a.m., trouble breathing, U.S. 211, Flint Hill VFD and Sperryville VRS; 2:19 p.m., trouble breathing. Route 654, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 3:35 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville VFD and Washington VFD. Dec. 3: 12:50 a.m., trouble breathing, Route 637, Amissville VFD; 11:02 a.m., illness, Route 1002, Washington VFD and Flirtt Hill VFD; 3:10 p.m., possible DOA, Route 637, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 4: 4:33 p.m., leg injury, U.S. 211, Washington VFD; 8:12 p.m., stroke, U.S. 211, Washington VFD. Dec. 5: 8:19 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 522, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 8:04 p.m., chest .pains, Route 642, Amissville VFD. Dec. 6: 5:23 p.m., brush fire, Route 607, Sperryville VRS and Sperryville VFD. Dec. 7: 7:20 a.m., dumpster fire. U.S. 522, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this week: Nov. 30: illegal dumping, Route 610; firing weapon, Route 707 off Route 231. Dec. 1: traffic accident, U.S. 211 and Route 611; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211 and Route 729; bad checks, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 615 and Route 650; criminal trespass, Route 626, Rock Mills; fish and game violations. Route 622, Gid Brown Hollow; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route 611, Amissville; firing weapon, Route 645. Dec. 2: civil problem, Route 606; civil problem, U.S. 522; public service, Town of Washington; vacation request, U.S. 522; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211; forgery of checks, U.S. 211; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, U.S. 211; criminal trespass, Route 231; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; aggravated assault weapon, Route 231; property damage, Route 231; simple assault, U.S. 211, Sperryville. Dec. 3: stranded motorist, U.S. 522; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 231; public service, Sperryville; reckless driving, Pied CHRISTMAS TREES BEAUTIFUL HAND-SHEARED WHITE PINE 6-10 FEET Choose & cut any tree for... $19 OPEN EVERY WEEKEND IN DECEMBER OLD HOLLOW—/-'rom SptrryxnlU Easton US ill. Ufi on 612 follow road 3.5 milts to Itfi on 653 & out sign. CITRUS FRUIT PICKUP Sponsored by RCHS Music Boosters & 7,H Grade W Class Will be at Rappahannock Farmers’ Co-op Dec. 9,10,11,3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 12,8:00*12 Noon Extra citrus fruit will b* availabl* tor sal* during Saturday's pickup hours! Umipoufar all tk support of this mportutfui/msal 987-8575 or 987-8259 ANNOUNCING NEW MANAGEMENT j SHAW’S SERVICES T/A SPERRYVILLE EXXON GASOLINE TIRES BATTERIES AUTO PARTS GARAGE SERVICES CONVENIENCE STORE A.S.E. CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN For All Automotive Repairs fouHC* S&CUV & NEW OWNERS HOURS: Monday to Friday 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m.-8 p.m. 703-987-8377 C • DISCOVER • VISA . AMEX • EXXON Caroline Lee Hogan, 78/56, reduced to 74/55, $57/26; no operators license in possession, complied with law. Kimberly E. Kidwell, no county sticker, $25/31. Tony Louis Knave, defective equipment, $35/31. Carl Darnell Kulp Sr., 69/55, $43/24. Edward Curtis Lamber, attempt to elude, operators license suspended 90 days, $125/46; drive suspended or revoked, 10 days in jail suspended, operators license suspended 60 days, $150/46. Joseph A. Lapierre, drive suspended or revoked, $150/31. Carroll Holt Maloney, ' 73/55, $54/26. David R. Mann, 77/55, $66/26. Daniel Edward Meredith, no county sticker, $25/31. . Harri K. Nieminen, 73/55, $54/31. mont Ave., Washington, Dec. 4: alarm, Route 618; citizen requested assistance, Gay St., Washington; assist Warren County Sheriffs Office, U.S. 522. Dec. 5: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211; public service, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, Route 729, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 522, Woodville; public service, Town of Washington; public service, Route 622; public service, Route 729, Ben Venue; public service, Route 707, Slate Mills; publicservice, Route 604 and U.S. 522; public service. Route 626, Piedmont Ave., Washington. Dec. 6: abandoned vehicle, U.S. 522, Huntly; traffic accident, Route 669 and Route 613; public service, Route 637; public service. Route 612, Sperryville; public service. Route 677, Flint Hill; domestic disputes, Route 600 and Route 671; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 231. Watson receives silver wings 2nd Lt. Jonathan A. Watson Jr. has received silver wings upon graduation from pilot training at Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Miss. His mother and stepfather are Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Pendleton Jr. of Sperryville. His father and stepmother are Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Watson Sr. of King George. The lieutenant is a 1987 graduate of Rappahannock County High School in Sperryville and a 1991 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. James Richard Palmer, expired county sticker, $25/25, $25 suspended. David Lloyd Perry, 78/55, $69/26. Sally Marie Pickering, driving under influence, assigned to ASAP, operators license suspended 12 months, 10 days in jail suspended, $200/46, $100 suspended. Jacquelyn Jean Rivas, 71/55, $48/26. Frederic W. Schwartz Jr., 68/55, $39/31. Merris Alden Stambaugh, 71/55, $48/26. Eric A. Strader, 71/55, $48/31. Travis Kirby Truax, 72/55, $51/26; improper registration, $15/2. Michael Andrew Vitez, disregard stop sign, traffic program completed, pay $26 cost. Romeo Ferguson, false statement, continued to Jan. 11, 1993. Glen H. Berman, 70/55, $45/26. Clamounte R. Bobrowski, 70/55, $45/26. Leonard H. Brown III, 71/55, $48/31. James Harold Cook, fail to maintain control (accident), no prosecution. Armanoo r aicon, on/oo, Sabrina Dawn Foreman, reckless driving (84/55), $145/26. David Ellis Goldstein, 70/55, $45/26. Karim A. Hussona, reckless driving (80/55), $125/31; no operators license in possession, $10/2. Nicholas Paul Jennett, reckless driving (95/55), reduced to speeding (75/55), $65/26. Arlen Lewis Kraft, 70/55, $45/26. Marie Ann Lavalleye, 70/55, $45/26. Jeffrey Dale Light, 69/55, $42/26. Joseph Francis McBride, 68/55, $39/31. Laurie L. McPherson, defective equipment (exhaust), $20/26. Jaykun Kim Paul, reckless driving (80/55), $100/26. John Howard Preston, 73/55, $54/26. Mary Catherine Ramirez, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improper driving (35/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Joseph Norman Reel, 70/55, $45/26. Audrey Louise Shall, fail to yield right-of-way (accident), $50/26. James Mark Sherwood, 68/55, $39/26. Flossie Mae Smith, defective equipment (tires), no prosecution. Rhonda Kay Switzer, no operators license in possession, complied with law. Henry Barnett Wood 111, reckless driving (73/45), reduced to speeding 64/45, $57/26. James Buchanan Wood Jr., 69/55, $42/26. Garic William Orndorff, driving under influence, continued to Jan. 5, 1993. Country Christmas Shoppe^ at Sunset Hills Farm ^Open ’til Christmas—10 a.m.-5 p.m • Fresh potpourri • Centerpieces • Custom designed Baskets with ribbons • Gift baskets with Virginia's ^ Finest Products • Original paintings by Helen Bndges FRESH FLOWERS: • Red 8t While Carnations • Chrysanthemums • Roses • Lilies • Fresh Christmas flower arrangements & table centerpieces made to order Gifts from $3.50 ond up U.S. 211 across from Rappahannock High School—watch for signs. 703-987-8804 ABERDEEN WEDNESDAY NIGHT Special PRIME RIB DINNER $9.95 Regular cut prime rib, potato, salad & roll. SEAFOOD lil'FFEi Fridas Night 5-9 PM ABERDEEN BARN CALL 825-1037 ^ LOCATED IN THE HOLIDAY INN, ROUTE 29 SOUTH, CULPEPER Page Health Care Associates, an affiliate of Page Memorial Hospital, Inc. announces the association of v James W. Feeley, III, M.D., Board Certified in Family Practice Offices Located at 50 Memorial Drive, Suite B Luray, Virginia 22835 Telephone: (703) 743-9087 Pound pups The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is an Australian shepherd, "Baby" is a nine-month-old spayed female with all of her shots, she weighs 25-30 pounds, very sweet dog. Other dogs available this week include: • Golden retriever cross, three-year-old male, red on color, will sit and give you his paw, very loyal pet. • Foxhound, Foxy is a threeyear-old female, she is white with black patches, likes women better than men. • Shepherd cross, Lindsay is a one- to two-year-old spayed female, white in color, she has all of her shots, likes cats and other dogs. • Husky/shepherd, Blonde is a one-year-old female, creme in color, one blue eye and one brown eye, pretty dog. • Hound, six- to seven-yearold male, white/tan patches, found on Route 663 in Flint Hill. Also available this week is a cat, Cooney is a one-year-old male, grey with black rings, excel lent on catching mice. 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, New*. To reach the lost and found registry, or the shelter, call ; 937-3283 or 937-3336. L Three persons hurt in separate accidents Three traffic accidents during the past week in Rappahannock County left three persons slightly injured. Sgt. G.A. Morris of the Virginia State Polic reported that Evelia Jimenez, 17, was injured in a one car accident on U.S. 522 near Chester Gap about 8 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. According to a report filed by Troo|>er C.A. Moore, Miss Jimenez was a passenger in a 19K7 Ford van driven by Luis Castaneda, 21, of Reading, Pa. Mr. Castaneda lost control of the van on an icy mad about .4 miles south of Route (K>5 ami the vehicle went off the right side of the road and hit the embankment. An estimated $2,000 damage was done to the van. No charges were filed. At 8:50 that same morning another accident occurred on U.S. 522, this one .4 miles north of Route <>41. Donna M. Kestner, 28, of Amissville was northbound when she struck a deer with her 1992 Ford sedan, doing about $1,500 damage to the car. Laura Ann Kestner, 8, a passenger in the car, was injured. No charges were filed by Troo|)er Moore. Sheriff John Henry Woodwqrd reported that the county has been relatively quiet over tne last several weeks. He did report that Jose Alverez Hemandez-Martinez has been charged with destruction of private property and interference with the rights of a homeowner following an incident in the F. T. Valley. He allegedly threw an object through a picture window in the house of Luther Jenkins, who lives on a right-of-way off Route 231. Sheriff Woodward said there was $1,300 damage to Mr. Jenkins’ house. The Sheriff also reported that Mrs. Kathy Sue Bare, 36, of Castleton has been charged with possession of marijuana. The charge was filed after five small potted plants were discovered in her house, he said. In other action Sheriff Woodward reported that Deputy Connie Compton will be returning to worjt on Friday, Dec. 11. She has been on administrative leave with pay since Nov. 2, he said. “I put her on leave following -a formal complaint made to me about an incident at the high school,” Woodward said. “1 ordered her to seek counselling and she did so,” he added. T.C.LEA,JR. Attorney At Law; General Practice of Law ANNOUNCING OUR NEW LOCATION 306 East Piedmont Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Phone: (703) 825-0033 FAX: (703) 825-7480 Yes! 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JMU's freshmen like counterparts HARRISONBURG - For 14 years James Madison University has surveyed its incoming freshman. And this year’s freshmen are remarkably like their counterparts of 1984. . .and 1986.. .and 1988. . .and 1990. ; During the years that JMU has conducted the survey, its freshman have remained remarkably consistent in their personal attitudes, backgrounds and in their perceptions of college life. The survey, which is conducted annually in the spring prior to fall enrollment, polls students on their high school experiences, their personal values and goals, and their impressions of JMU. The survey reflects “their perceptions with little or no experience at JMU,” said A1 Menard, associate vice president for student affairs. The questionnaire is sent to entering freshman along with housing information. This year, of the 2,100 students who received the surveys, Fourth grade takes hike, studies plants Mrs. Gaines’ fourth grade class participated in a Nature Hike to examine different conditions under which plants grow. They are also growing lima beans to experiment with growth conditions. Ms. Brandt’s class has used miscroscopes to examine bone tissue. They also acted out the wild scene of predators and prey. Mrs. Wolfe’s class used measurement skills to bake bread and find out what yeast could do for flour and water. They also compared the growth of yeast with sugar, with com syrup and without any food. Later they compared the growth of mold on their “school baked” bread with that of mold on store bought bread. Of course, the best part was eating the bread. Watch for the recipe in our school newspaper, which we are putting out with the sixth graders in December. On Nov. 24 the entire fourth grade celebrated the “First Thanksgiving.” Essays were written about “What Thanksgiving Meant to the First Virginia Colonists.” Winning Essays were read and awards were given. Amanda Sims won first, Kenneth Robinson won second place and third place went to Aaron Price. Honorable Mention went to Steven Clark, Jeremy Slack, Amber Welch, Samantha Breeden and Dana Caldwell. The fourth grade rs have had the opportunity to learn keyboarding skills. In an attempt to help children re'alize that giving can be as rewarding ; as receiving, a Christmas food drive "has been organized at the elemen;t4ry school. 1,956 completed and returned them. The surveys have consistently shown JMU freshman to be above average high school students. Between 43 and 49 percent have ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating classes. But there has been a gradual rise in the percentage of “A” average students entering JMU. In 1984, 29 percent of the entering freshman had “A” averages in high school; 1987’s percentage was 35; and this year’s freshmen class was 42 percent. Paralleling that trend, the percentage of freshman with SAT socres of 1,200 or above has risen from 14 percent in 1984 to 22 percent this year. UveraU, students nave changed little in their philosophy of education. Over the years, more than half view college as essential preparation for an occupation. Between a quarter and a third look to college for the social experience it provides. And between 10 and 20 percent view college as a means of pursuing scholarly knowledge or the artistic expression of ideas and art. Over the years, JMU freshmen have been very active in high school. Nearly half participated in high school athletics, one-third were active in school and community service, and a quarter were involved in fine arts or academic clubs. Nearly half also held part-time jobs. Since 1984 the percentage of minority students has risen from 11 percent in 1985 to 15 percent this year. Mr. Menard noted that percentage is higher than similar universities. Friendship and education have consistently ranked highest as personal values most important to JMU freshmen. Being close to nature consistently ranked last. Roughly half of all freshman have considered themselves to be middleof-the-road politically, while about a quarter chose a liberal persuasion and a quarter, conservative. This year’s freshman class has slightly more liberal and slightly fewer conservatives in its ranks. The freshmen come from families where approximately three quarters of fathers, but less than half of mothers, hold college degrees or higher. One aspect that has changed is student’s personal education goals. In 1986, 65 percent of incoming freshmen intended to pursue their educations beyond the undergraduate level, going on to graduate school or seeking professional degrees. In 1992, that percentage has risen to 81 percent. Another statistic that Mr. Menard found interesting was how students find out about JMU. Since 1984, between 68 and 75 percent of students found out about JMU from friends and acquaintances, family members and alumni. “They’re finding out about JMU by word of mouth,” Mr. Menard said. “People who know about it are talking about it.” :'Anyone Can Shop The Co-Op L(ih'k& ffl-Dg Christmas frees Enjoy For The Holidays... As Well As Years To Come * Select From: • Natural or Sheared White Pines • Serbian Spruce • Norway Spruce jgfer • Douglas Fir • Canadian Hemlock • Greenleaf Hollies • Foster Hollies All trees Balled & Burlapped r CONTAINERS AVAILABLE WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP 143 Washington Street Warrenton GARDEN CENTER ™ CARDEN COUNCIL Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 8-12 347-7lOOj Member Virginia Nurseryman's Association Elute recital at Spring Mountain School Rappahannock News Slaff Photo/Cindy Mahan These four young musicians serenaded the audience in Washington. From left are Whitney Craig, Aron during a holiday affair at Spring Mountain school Weisgerber, Arlen Sherwood, and Kali Clark. Top schools not for everyone College applicants should seek best fit Applying for college can be one of a high school senior’s most daunting tasks. But students can make things easier on themselves if they know how to approach the admissions process, says Ted O’Neill, Dean of College Admissions at the University of Chicago. “The first thing students should know is that the applicant pool of students seeking admission to college has been shrinking over the past three years,” Mr. O’Neill said. This is good news for high school seniors because it means that colleges must work to attract students to their freshman classes. “Highly selective colleges will still be selective,” Mr. O’Neill says, “but applicants can approach the admissions process with a new sense of confidence and control." Nonetheless, Mr. O’Neill warped against automatically applying to the big-name schools just because you may have a better chance of getting accepted. “The U of C is generally conceded to be one of the finest colleges in the country, but that doesn't mean it’s the best school for everyone who could gain admission,” he said. “Students too often look at images rather than what a place really is.” Mr. O’Neill advised applicants to evaluate their needs and priorities and choose a school that best meets them. “You might be better off at a college that’s not on the list of ‘Ten Best’ because the power and prestige are inherently misleading because the quality of an education is far too complex and diverse to quantify and put in a Top 10 list.” One way to learn about schools and what they have to offer is to take advantage of the wealth of resources that profile colleges. Libraries and bookstores carry a variety of publications that provide information about schools, and now more than ever colleges are releasing videotapes about themselves that are available in schools and at local video stores. Once students select the kind of school and environment they feel best suits them, they should identify NOTICE Presentation and Public Information Exchange Concerning the Proposed Building of an Elementary School Addition In Rappahannock County The meeting will be held in the Rappahannock County High School Auditorium on December 10, 1992 at 7i30 P.M. The Superintendent of Schools and the Expansion Consultant will present the background and need for school expansion and the public will have an opportunity to comment concerning the concept of an elementary school addition. In the event of bad weather, the meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, December 21, 1992 at 7t30 p.m. Attention Parents - Pre^K Enrollment Applications for the January term are now being accepted. 3 & 5 days per week* We offer small classes. Personal attention to your child’s needs. Wakefield Country Day School at Huntly. Call (703) 635-8555 for an information packet and a tour of our school. We also encourage enrollment inquiries at this time for Pre-K to 12th grade for the September term. WCDS does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, or creed. several schools that meet their criteria for a suitable college. “People think there’s only one college that will meet their needs, but that’s a myth," Mr. O’Neill explained. “There are 3,000 colleges in this country, so it’s very likely that more than one place will satisfy each applicant." “It is worth the work to find a group of schools, perhaps five or six, of varying degrees of selectivity that suit your notion of who you are and who you want to be as a student,” Mr. O’Neill said. “By applying to several schools that are similar in academic style and student life, students improve their chance? of attending a college where they will grow socially and academically. Then, if students don’t get into their first-choice colleges, they have good Choose & Cut J Christmas Trass Living Trass 3 hresn-Maae wreams Gift Certificates Come to the Farm * Opan Everyday SKYUNE EVERGREEN FARM Since 1967 Bentonville, Va. • 703-635-4366 From Front Royal: 10 mi S. on Rl 340 2 mi E on Bcntormlte/Biownlown Rd alternatives from which to choose.” In general Mr. O’Neill said, students should try to have fun with the admissions process. “Try to visit the colleges to which you have applied,” he suggested. “Meet with a member of the admissions staff, go to some classes, wander around campus to get a feel for the environment. At the University of Chicago, we encourage prospective students tt> spend a long weekend tagging along with one of our current students. The best way to know if a place is right for you is to find out for yourself.” 30%-50% OFF All Fall and Winter Clothing Including Christmas Outfits Children: lnfant-14 Maternity: Petite-Ex. Lg. We hope lots of good old-fashioned cheer will be coming your way during the holidays. And may we say "thank you" for your patronage. —The Staff and Management BROOKSIDE RESTAURANT LURAY, VIRGINIA We will close at 2:00 p.m. December 13th far our "Winter’s Nop* and will re-open for full-time operation January 15th, 1993'

Jiappapamtocb ^ems Established 1877 ’ ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher An Independent Newspaper Published Every Thursday SEAN KILPATRICK Editor JOHNT. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C.WAYLAND ANN BROWN General Manager Account Executive To Subscribe Phone 703-675-3338 .BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: 3 months or more -70e, 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 Bureau Office shuffle: round 2 The supervisors continue to play three-card monte with Office space. The latest shuffle is to move the magistrate’s office out of the courthouse and into a garage. To that end the supervisors have agreed to purchase a 500-square foot garage next to the jail at the corner with Mount Salem Avenue from Virginia Lindstrom for the tidy sum of $12,500. The structure is not in the greatest of shape to put it mildly. Several years ago the foundation along one wall began to shift so the owners cobbled the mess together with flanges and reinforcing rod stretched across the floor. The interior Studs are fished together out of scrap lumber. Before the building can be used by the magistrates, the supervisors will have to solve a few problems. First on the list is rezoning. The garage is in a village residential zone, where County offices are excluded. Second is approval by the town’s Architectural Review Board. Third is sewage. Any bathroom will have to be hooked to the courthouse’s already taxed system. After these hurdles have been cleared, then a new interior can be constructed inside the existing shell. m The complete plan is to move the magistrates out of the courthouse and into the garage, then move the Registrar somewhere, perhaps to the back of the Commissioner of Revenue’s Office. Once the shuffling stops, there will be room on the first floor of the courthouse to spread out the office of the District Court, and free up space for a conference room or two. ». No one is guessing how much all this will cost, but the jtotal will be a lot closer to $20,000 than $12,500. It seems a lot Jto pay for so little space. Like the proposed addition to the Elementary school, this is a short-term solution. Both plans waste money. , The supervisors need to solve major space problems for both the school system and the county government. To date they have been reacting to the problems as they surface. That’s not good enough. They need to plan now and build for the next 20 years. The supervisors did the right thing several years ago when they spent the money to build a landfill. By tfoing so they avoided the disaster awaiting Warren County today. They need to exercise the same foresight when planning for county office space and classrooms. Mrs. jLindstrom’s garage is a bad deal for the taxpayers. It represents too much money for too little space. By offering to buy it the supervisors are sidestepping the underlying problems. WE VE GOT AN EMERGENCY HERE / THEY RE TALKING ABOUT CLOSING DOWN THE PARK FOR SIX MONTH/ THAT WOULD MEAN WE'RE ON OOR OWN - NO MORE. LEFTOVERS ■ FROM THE. TOURISTS/ ;iK £ InUaaJD SAkk Rappahannock Heritage This sign stands at the entrance to the Skyline Drive at the top of Thornton Gap on U.S. 211. The National Park Service is expected to decide by next Tuesday whether portions of the scenic highway will be closed for part or all of the winter and Rappahannock News Stall Photo/Cindy Mahan spring. The Park’s original plan was to close the northern and southern segments of the Drive from December through May, 1993, as a money-saving measure. Public outrage, expecially in Front Royal, caused the Park Service to reconsider the plan. Volunteers are thanked On behalf of the Colonial Christmas Committee I would like to thank all those who made the seventh annual Colonial Christmas so successful. A special thanks must go to the carolers and the tour guides who despite the most desperate weather conditions cheerfully braved 60 mile an hour winds on their appointed rounds, no slackers there! Lamplighter Roger Batchelder also faced the elements under most trying conditions. The Ki Theatre’s Shepherds play, and its enormous supporting cast and crew outdid last year’s stellar performance. Your audiences loved it. The tireless Colonial Dancers were a continuous delight, so popular in fact that it warranted a much appreciated unscheduled performance on Saturday. Thanks to the generous gestures of the audiences, as well as the prize donations of Dr. and Mrs. William Young and Mr. and Mrs. William Buntin, a small costume fund has been established. We hope that there will be further additions to these funds to create the much needed repairs and additional costumes for a full complement of dancers. Much appreciation also goes to David and Marcia Robinson, who provided the authentic British flair performing as the Troubadours for the sixth consecutive year, this year hosted by Phyllis Marriott. A wonderful addition to our celebration was John Larimore, a noted musical instrument maker, who demonstrated his craft in the log cabin. The Inn at Little Washington, sponsor of Santa’s Bake shop, deserves a special round of applause. Patrick and Reinhardt generously provided all the labor, and the ingredients that resulted in the wonderful baked goods that raised unprecedented funds for the Child Care and Learning Center. The elves, some with pointed ears, especially David Shannon and Jeff Waite were delightful and patient Santa’s Helpers. Last but not least we want to thank the merchants who provided the publicity and the demonstrations as well as their general support of our efforts. This turned out to be a true community event. LOUISE VANDORT Committee Chairperson Religious right aims at schools To the Editor: The Constitution of the United States (Article V, Sec. 3) says: . .no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.” The Washington Post (Sept. 10, 1992) reported: “Operating as a taxexempt and supposedly non-partisan ‘citizen action’ organization, television evangelist Pat Robertson has raised more than $13 million for an ambitious and largely unheralded foray into electoral politics aimed at electing ‘pro-family Christians’ to Congress and achieving ‘working* control of the Republican Party by the 1996 election.” Robertson has his own definition of who is a Christian. His ‘Christian Coalition’ was largely responsible for the election of seven right-wing Virginia state senators in 1991, defeating Democratic incumbents. It chose 300 delegates to the GOP convention in Houston. The press has reported that in each of 20 states, the Coalition has a chapter in every county. It is relatively easy in an off-year election, and especially in a mass meeting, where low turnouts are typical, for an organized group of dedicated persons to run a stealth campaign by word of mouth and take the public by surprise. The coalition is working nationwide to take over local governing bodies, school boards and Republican committees. Virginia voters have opened up a new opportunity for this effort by authorizing 42 elected school boards across the state. We can look forward to Virginia becoming a battleground for control of the public schools and the education of our children. AUGUSTUS C. JOHNSON Syria Reader unhappy To the Editor: If I ever write another letter to the editor and you elect to publish only a portion of it then, don’t publish a word of it without my consent. My letter to the editor was not out of line and it was appropriate for publication, yet, you opted to delete the most vital conclusion. You, obviously, didn’t want to publish it at all and used that excus^ of not having enough room for it the first week it was in your office. ! I regret very much that, during your tenure, the readers will nob have the opportunity of expressing themselves in their own way to items of interest pertaining to th|e county. • I understand the job of an editoi}, but making choices that are not ip accord with your opinions isn’t being an editor. " ' , Too bad! A paper with no pepper in it is a mighty dull piece of reading material. », PEGGY E. CLARK Flint Hill Paper's staff / receives praise 5 To the Editor: 5 What a pleasure to have the Kilpatricks in service to this community by way of our local newspaper. Bo£h Sharon and Sean are deeply responsible, dedicated, and determined individuals, with a history of public service. And the new energy that Sean brings to these pages are palpable. ! I only wish that in his recent editorial Mr. Kilpatrick had gone a step or two further in his analysis of both byways and land use. Roads bring more traffic, followed by more development and higher taxes. It would be an enlightened policy if this newspaper would endorse not only the rerouting of roads away from our towns, but also a ban on further highway construction in this county. STELLA CADWALADER Woodville ,T r i Campaign cash faces challenge By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahannock New* Special Writer In 1989, so the story goes, Charlottesville billionaire John Kluge gave $100,000 to the gubernatorial campaign of Democrat L. Douglas Wilder. Shortly afterward, Republican nominee J. Marshall Coleman called Kluge and suggested he donate a similar amount to his campaign. Irritated by the call from Coleman, Kluge then gave Wilder another $100,000. Fat cats like Kluge and others can afford the luxury of contributing heavily to their chosen candidates for public office. And in Virginia where the only limit of such contributions has been the sky that has often been the case. Now an ethics panel chosen by Gov. Wilder, the man who took Kluge’s huge donation, has strongly recommended that sweeping changes be made in the way campaign financing is handled in the state. The chief recommendation is that donations to candidates for governor, lieutenant governor or attorney general be limited to $10,000 from any individual or group. ' Virginia Through Both Barrels Candidates for State Senate would be limited to $4,000 per individual or group while those running for House of Delegates could get just $2,000. The proposal to set limits and 36 other recommendations contained in the report will be considered by the General Assembly at its 1993 session. The panel was chaired by University of Virginia law professor A.E. “Dick” Howard often metioned as a prospective nominee for U.S. Supreme Court. For years public interest organizations such as Common.Cause have been advocating a major overhaul of Virginia campaign financing laws. They contend that allowing any indi vidual or group to make donations amounting to tens of thousands of dollars creates a major potential for corruption of the system. In federal elections individuals are limited to $1,000 donations per election cycle and corporations • are prohibited from giving, although the use of political action committees creates, enormous loopholes in the system. While Wilder was the beneficiary of Kluge’s contributions four years ago, Coleman himself got large sums from a wealthy Northern Virginia developer. Traditionally candidates for statewide office in Virginia have dipped into the deep pockets of individuals and groups who want to be fondly remembered later should they win. Making those pockets a little less deep is now a matter for legislative decision. The question is whether the public will care enough to insist that the system be changed. Editor’s note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to U.S. Rep. George Allen, R\ 7th Dist. Opinions expressed are hit own and not necessarily those of this newspaper.) •

Hunting a plumber When my eldest son became 12 years old he helped me fix an ailing Caddy transmission. Actually he did it all, crawled under the car, pulled a piece off of it he found broken, and then fixed it. We got in the car and it worked. I do not know what or* how he did it. I decided at that moment that I would never crawl under another car as long as I lived. We had five boys and I fantasized that with proper indoctrination, they not only would relieve me of | crawling under, over and ; through, but might even be a profit making operation. Do not be disillusioned. There is no way that you can raise children at a profit. At least I could not. There is a lot of emotional satisfaction but no profit. Now 32 years later all the boys are gone and I am crawling under cars and fixing things again. About all the real benefit is that these five boys can all fix things at their houses now. To get them to fix things at my house I have to promise them union scale. I never pay them union but I promise anjihing just " to get them over here. More and more I am realizing that age is telling on me. I should hire all work done. I seem to make things worse now when I try to do it myself. Last Saturday I learned the hard way, - again. While trying to clean the gutters a rung on the ladder broke. It was the rung that I happened to be standing on. The reason that I am not dead or hospitalized is not related to my intelligence but soley to luck. I knew that the ladder was probably older than I. I even said _ to myself, “That ladder is going to break some time.” Then I , climbed on it. So you see how little intelligence has to do with my everyday operation. I will be another two weeks before my shoulder is well enough for me to reach my back pocket. Having learned this rude lesson, I decided to hire work done. It happens that I had responsible oversight on three flush toilets. Y ' Day By Day All of them were in varying degrees of malfunction. One took about two days to fill up. One ran until the handle was jiggled for a couple of minutes and the other dripped water on the floor. I decided that if I got them all fixed at once it would entice the plumber to respond quickly to the promise of a few easy bucks. Did you know that plumbers never answer their phones? Sometimes they do not have answering machines working! Plumber number one was at the store drinking coffee. He assured me that he would be at my house that afternoon or not later than the next morning. Two days later I saw him at the store drinking his morning coffee and he again assured me that he would be on the job that morning. I have never mentioned it to him again although I see him every day nor has he mentioned it to me. It makes me wonder if it is something personal. Plumber number two did not answer his phone but the answering machine assured me that he looked forward to my message. My machine that evening held his reply. He would be at my house the very next morning. He has not been heard from yet. Plumber number three did not call back. I fixed two of the toilets myself and turned one off completely. So much for hiring things done. Two of my sons promised to come over this morning to help me install a drafting table. Neither one showed up. Keep those cards and letters coming. Christmas at "Where Customers Send Their Friends” 8 Piece Pine Living Room Group lamps included (wide fabric selection) ^498 1 5 Piece Solid Pine Dining Room Group Spindle Back or Padded, Oak, Birch or Pine Tops available $198 Gun Cabinets-Pine and Oak 6,8 & 12 gun Regular & Showcase amia|*i .$278 3 Piece Queen Anne Sofa, Loveseat and Wing Chair / 0 J NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 1-5 TIL CHRISTMAS 365 W. Stale)! A*., Wantam (tcna foa Fauquier Hapial, m Rl 29 a Ri 211) MON-SAT10-6 347-0933 Poncing Available Check the Classifieds for the best deals in town! machine bannock News hack whe, 30 YEARS AGO December 13,1962 Local school authorities have just received a report from V.P.I. to the effect that a 1961 Rappahannock graduate of the Blacksburg institution ranked among the first 10 percent of the graduating class and the remaining Rappahannock High School students now at V.P.I. are among the second 10 percent in their classes. This is an outstanding record of achievement and one in which the whole county can take pride. The 1961 graduate was Robert Kennedy, Slate Mills, Va. The students now in attendance at V.P.I. are Marvin Bradford, Flint Hill, Va., Glenn Updike, Washington, Va., Randall Updike Washington, Va. and Jackie Sisk of Sperry ville Va. The regular monthly meeting of the Washington Fire Company was held Monday, December 10 at the Court House. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: Chief: Gibson Wharton; Ass’t Chief: Charles Jenkins; SecretaryTreasurer: Newbill Miller; Engineers: Luther Payne and Allie Huff; President: Wade H. Massie, Jr.; and Vice-President: Jonas Alther. The Board of Directors consists of Ennis Jenkins, Edward Hudson, Morgan Johnston and L.V. Merrill. The blowing of the siren indicates the RCHS band and choir plan winter concert The Rappahannock County High School Choir and Band will present its annual winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the R.C.H.S. auditorium. The R.C.H.S. Choir will perform many music selections including “Ukrainian Christmas Carol,” “Light the Candles of Freedom (a Song for Hannukkah)”, and “Mery Christmas, Mary” arranged by Carl Strommen. The R.C.H.S. Choir will be accompanied by Mrs. Beverly Clark of Front Royal. This year the R.C.H.S. Band will perform several selections including seasonal favorites such as Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” One of the band’s favorite is the “Main Theme from Prince of Thieves.” Concluding the performance, the R.C.H.S. Band and Choir will lead the audience in a “Christmas SingA-Long.” On Thursday, Dec. 17, the Rappahannock County Elementary School Band and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the R.C.E.S. Gymtorium. The R.C.E.S. Band and Chorus will perform a delightful Winter Program following the annual seventh grade spaghetti dinner. If you have not bought your spaghetti dinner tickets please get in touch with a seventh grader or the R.C.E.S. office. [ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS 1992M0DF.T. WTNA1. 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It was also agreed to serve a lunch at the auction sale at Jessamine Hill Farm, Wednesday and Thursday, December 19 and 20. Parents are asked to donate food and to report through their children what they will contribute. 20 YEARS AGO December 14, 1972 The Rappahannock Board of Supervisors last Thursday rolled through business that ranged from acknowledging a new resident engineer of the Highway Department, to handling livestock claims, to admitting that new safety regulations could jump school construction costs up 20 percent and deserve close scrutiny. Donald Ray Askew, who replaced James Skeens as Resident Engineer of the Virginia Highway Department for Fauquier and Rappahannock counties, nodded after his formal introduction to the Board. “I must admit I haven’t been up many of your roads,’* said Askew. Nora Groover and Larry Groover. The Groovers are former residents of Rappahannocok and lived at Castleton. 10 YEARS AGO December 16, 1982 The latest manpower bulletin from the Culpeper office of the Virginia Employment Commission has good news on the state of Rappahannock’s economy. After topping 11 percent in September, the county’s unemployment rate dropped to 8.2 percent in October. The latest figure moves Rappahannock from the top of the unemployment ladder in the five-county area to the next-to-the-bottom rung. Rappahannock County is one of forty-four Virginia school divisions to be awarded federal funds totaling $350,000. Rappahannock’s share - $8,000 - is earmarked for the Gifted and Talented program.

Virginia apples make great gifts This year, don’t drive yourself crazy at the malls trying to find gifts for friends and loved ones. Gifts, in fact, that you’re not sure will be appreciated. After all, are you choosing the best color, the right size, or do they already have them? If you’re looking for food gifts, will they eat chocolate, nuts, or popcorn? Do they liked smoked meats or fruit cakes? This year, play it safe and make everyone happy. Give them the gifts of Virginia grown apples and make it a healthful holiday season for friends and family. The good news about giving apples is that they appeal to all ages, they’re always the right size, they can be eaten by people limited to low-sodium or low-sugar diets, and' they won’t interfere with end-ofyear eating resolutions. American’s favorite fruit is low in calories (a large apple contains about 90 calories), is fat free and contains as much fiber as a bowl of cereal. In fact, the pectin present in an apple not only makes the fiber more filling, it also helps lower cholesterol. Apples are naturally sweet with fructose, or fruit sugar, which will not harm teeth or upset blood sugar levels. Unlike most other sugars, fructose doesn’t cause blood sugar to rise quickly - it increases slowly but stays up longer and helps to prolong a high-energy level. Apples are low in sodium but high in potassium and vitamin C. Other nutrients inside that perfect package include vitamin A, phosphorous, thiamin, riboflavin and calcium. Apples - they’re the perfect package and they make the perfect gift. “It’s no secret that we all tend to overeat during the holidays,” said Clayton Griffin, director of the Virginia Apple Growers Association, “but snacking on an apple before a big meal, will put a control on your appetite. The energy we get from eating a fresh, crisp and juicy apple is absorbed slowly and stays with us longer,” she continued “whereas the energy boost we get from sweets only gives us a quick lift which can leave us feeling tired when the blood sugar drops back down. ” Select a mix from the locallygrown varieties. Choose Red Delicious for eating out of hand or slicing into salads. Golden Delicious, Stayman, and York are also good for snacking but are considered all-purpose apples and can be made into sauces, pies, dumplings, cakes and salads. Rome Beauty and Winesap varieties are excellent choices for baking purposes but also good candidates for the salad bowl. When buying the apples, look for those with a fresh-looking, bright color. If the background color is a dark green, chances are the fruit is not very ripe. Reject any with wrinkles or bruised skin. 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All Mowers & Tillers Clearance Priced •Regular Price Supplies Limited Spin the Lucky Wheel and , J Win a FREE Prlzeltl m UTHERN Front Royal Cooperative 50 Water Street 1-800-248-2053 Making a quick recovery Shown here at Muskrat Haven’s farm stand, Sam Finney helps Rosemarie Dunn with corn in this 1990 photograph. Finney was driving a tractor on U.S. 211 several weeks ago near Muskrat Haven farm when he was struck from behind by a large truck. He was thrown from the tractor as it overturned and Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan spent several days in intensive care at Fairfax Hospital. He is home now and recovering rapidly. He suffered a fractured skull but no other bones were broken. He is still being treated for concussion but his prognosis is excellent and he expects to make a full recovery. Coach Paratore praises volleyball team By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The girls’ volleyball team will start its season with the Tip-Off Tournament at Manassas Park this Saturday. Last year the Rappahannock team won that tournament for the first time, and Coach Paul Paratore hopes for a repeat this year. “This is potentially a super team,” he said. “We have good girls and a good bench. The first team has six very good people. We’re going to be a tough team to beat. ” However, first he has to overcome the results of a very poor scrimmage game against Warren County. “The JV played well but didn’t win,” he said. “The varsity didn’t play well.” In practice last week, Coach Paratore was emphasizing the importance of concentration in volleyball. “It’s a more difficult game than basketball,” he told the girls. “In basketball there is so much action. Give The Gift That: Keeps On Giving ftappafwnnotk Dittos Give a subscription cf 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 though fill gift that will remind them of you every time they sit down to read it! Special one-year offer for first-time subscribers only!! In-County reg.$i9 NOW $13 Out-of-County reg. $24 NOW $17 Offer good now through December 23. I For More Information Call 675-3338 Volleyball is not that fast. It’s a harder game to stay focused.” Co-captains Lori Paratore, a senior, and Shannon Walter, a junior, are both “hitters,” he explained. They are able to spike the ball at the net. The coach is pleased that with his starting lineup he will always have at least two players at the net who can spike. Other starters are freshman Laura McNear, senior exchange student Sari Pelliman, senior Susan Payne and senior Alice Reeve. Morgan Hay, a senior and Stephany Dove, a junior, are two substitutes who are expected to see a lot of action. Rounding out the team are seniors Heather Rossiter, Daphne Atkins, and Laura Pendleton, and junior foreign exchange student Kayoko Minouri. He expects all these girls to play some. Coach Paratore said he expects Page, Central and Strassburg to continue as the powerhouse teams in the district. ‘They are always the top three, and everybody else battles for fourth.” he said. Last year, Rappahannock’s team won that fourth place spot. “They play at a level above the other teams,” he said. “Our goal is to break into that top three.” This is Coach Paratore’s third year coaching Rappahannock girls’ volleyball. “Everyone says it takes four years to build a team,” he said. He has coached the junior varsity as well as the varsity teams. This year there is a separate stipend for the JV coach, and he said he had hoped someone else would come forward to coach the JV. When no one did, he agreed to coach the JV again. “I couldn’t just let the program drop,” he said. He had 40 girls showing up for the two teams and had to cut to 12 on each team. “The JV is very good,” he said. “The majority are sophomores who have been working together for three years. They are a good bunch of girls who work very hard. ” ; Christmas Trees Evergreen, Etc. State Route 622, Box 564 Woodville, VA 2Z749* (703) 937-5850 The Tole Family Choose and Cut Sat/Sun Thanksgiving-Qiristmas 9AM-Dark White Pine ■ $3/ft, (tax included) Directions:.

Tree trimming at the library Rappahannock News Stall' Phoia/C'inily Mahan Girl Scouts from Junior Troop 547 and Brownie Troop 929 gathered at the library last Friday to trim the tree. They stopped long enough to pose for this picture before returning to the fun. From left are Halley Clark, Kyla Andrioni, Elaine Smith, Amanda Clark, Corey Alexander, Stacy Jenkins, Katie Welch, Emily Crabtree, Emily Bare, and Amanda Brown. Vinegar sales please orchardists , BLACKSBURG - What is one of the sweetest selling items of the '90s, with sales increasing more than 20 percent in the last five years to $112 million a year? It’s plain, old-fashioned (10,000 years worth of old-fashion) mouthpuckering, vinegar.. Counting industrial sales, vinegar has become a half-billion-dollara-year business, according to the Wall Street Journal. And Morton Research Co. Mer,rick, N.Y., reported that last year vinegar imports totaled $17.6 million, up from $9.7 million in 1989. Heinz even plans to market a 50 percent stronger “super vinegar.” And it will have the endorsement of Heloise - whose handy hints often include vinegar. Frank Armstrong of National Fruit Product Corp. in Winchester said their White House brand vinegar is very popular among consumers from Pennsylvania to Florida and as far west at Texas. “We get numerous calls asking us to print newly discovered personal or household uses,” he said. “But we tell people we provide vinegar for use with food products.” Mr. Armstrong said Virginia’s vinegar and apple industries are complimentary. “We rely on Virginia apples for . our apple cider vinegar and our vinegar industry provides a use for smaller apples that can’t be sold as eating or slicing apples,” he said. The market provides yet another outlet for apples grown here in Rappahannock county. Dan Troup, vice president in charge of marketing, said National Fruit purchases (i()(),<XH) bushels of Virginia apples annually for their White House apple cider vinegar. Dorman Dunville president of Roanoke Apple products' in Roanoke, sells vinegar under the Bandana label. “Bandana vinegar is not limited to the Roanoke valley,” he said. “We service Food Lion Stores which sell our vinegar from Pennsylvania to Florida.” Mr. Dunville said their largest sales increases have been in distilled white vinegar. “Some pickling recipes recommend white1 vinegar,” he said, “plus, distilled white vinegar costs less than cider vinegar. ” Mr. Dunville said people use cider vinegar, however, when flavor is important. Larry Davenport, executive director for the Vinegar Institute in Winter class in art planned The Blue Ridge Arts Council Inc.’s winter art class will focus on “Mixed Media on Paper.” The class will be held on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 7 and ending Feb. 25. Each class will run from 7-9 p.m. and be conducted in the home economics classroom at Warren County Middle School. SEE YOUR BUILDING BEFORE IT IS BUILT Using our State-of-the-Ait computer CAD System you can now see what your building will look like before it is built. Thus, you can make any necessary design changes. Call for a Free Appointment Now!! L & L BUILDERS, INC. 225 Lenior Drive Winchester, VA 22603 (703) 662-5030 VA SUte Cowtracto& No. 13483 800-524-6372 Atlanta, said more people also are trying special wine vinegars. “That’s why imports are growing,” he said. “Europeans know how to package their vinegar. They use expensive glass bottles with fancy labels that state age and quality. Many American vinegars are as good or better but they don’t look as fancy.” Virginia Farm Bureau Delegates face controversy at 67th annual convention By STEVE CAMPBELL Rappahannock Newt Special Writer RICHMOND — The Virginia Farm Bureau Federation elected a slate of officers and tackled some controversial subjects last week during its 67th annual convention in Richmond. More than 800 farmers and their guests gathered Monday through Thursday at the Richmond Marriott for the annual convention. The 270 Farm Bureau delegates considered a pair of initiatives one of which would have given younger Farmers’ Committee members a voting seat on the board of directors, and the other which would have limited the terms of board members. Both measures failed to gain majority support. The delegates re-elected president C. Wayne Ashworth, vice president Bruce L. Hiatt, women’s committee chairman Helen B. Neese, and four board members: William P. Freeman, of District 3; John M. Richman, District 6; Robert E. Speas, District 9; and S. Spottswood Taliaferro Jr., of District 12. The bulk of the work at the convention was spent, first in caucuses and then in actual consideration of and voting on policy issues for which the membership will lobby both the General Assembly and U.S. Congress. Top priority issues for the 35,000 member organization include deer management. Extension Service funding and land use taxation. ASCS needs wool receipts Producers are encouraged to file wool sales receipts by Jan. 31, 1993, so that these receipts can be included in the national average marketing price. The 1992 wool marketings will be supported at $1.97 per pound. A comparitive support rate for unshorn lamb sales will be applied. Wool producers are subject to payment limitation and payment eligibility rules. Wool producers have 15 days after filing the first sales receipts for a marketing year to file a person determination form. 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PARTLOWE RFD# 1, BOX 99 • BENTONVILLE, VA. 22610 703-635-8875 UR second century of servi Fauquier County Farm Bureau delegate Gray Coyner said wildlife management was a hot topic for county farmers. Damage to crops by deer and geese has been extensive he said. The Farm Bureau claims that farmers and landowners in Virginia lose an estimated $20 million as a result of deer damage. The 900,000 white-tailed deer in the state create economic hardship primarily to grain and livestock farmers, nursaries, orchards and Christmas tree growers, according to the Farm Bureau. State budget cutbacks for the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service caused the downsizing of the extension, according to Farm Bureau, which wants the General Assembly to restore another $2.4 million to the fiscal 1992-94 budget. The Farm Bureau sees the restoration of funds as a holding measure aimed at stopping any further erosion of Extension Service staffing and programs. On the issue of land use taxation, the delegates at the convention approved language supporting the existing five year “rollback" provision. The farmers oppose any attempts to increase the “rollback” period to 10 years. The increase, according to the Farm Bureau, constitutes an "undue tax burden on farmers." Virginia Farm Bureau Federation communications director Gregory K. Hicks said that the policy provisions at the convention help farmers educate the legislature about the needs of family farms. Although he could not gauge the success of past policy initiatives, he did say that the Farm Bureau has been successful in the past getting its initiatives through the General Assembly. “We’ve been generally successful in getting at least part of what we ask. It’s difficult with shrinking rural representations," Hicks said. “Fewer legislators understand the plight of farmers. 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►Garage From Page A-l ginia Lindstrom to use as the magistrate’s office. The building, located on Mt. Salem Ave. between the Episcopal Knage and the jail, is being used orage. The supervisors agreed to purchase it for $12,500 if they can get permits and zoning approval from the town of Washington to use it for the magistrate’s office. Clerk Diane Bruce told the supervisors she had received a $3,575 grant from the state library to preserve the original plat of the county and a book containing minutes for the Town of Washington starting in 1796. Before the start of Monday’s meeting the supervisors toured the elementary school and had lunch there. The supervisors briefly discussed Rep. Frank Wolfs visit to the county and the uproar caused by the Shenandoah National Park’s planned closing of two thirds of the Skyline Drive until June 1. “If they are going to close it down, they ought to give it back to the people they took it from,” Chairman Gilkey said. “I think it is primarily a leverage for more appropriations,” Mr. Estes added. In other action the Board of Supervisors: , • Learned that construction on the cable TV lines will start in January. • Reappointed Aline Johnson to another term on the Social Services Hoard and appointed Darell Hare and Tony Roig as parent representatives on the team required by the Comprehensive Services Act for AtRisk Youth. • Approved adding to the county’s legislative agenda legislation to permit shooting bears that are endangering livestock or people, and to allow shooting bears damaging crops if efforts to trap and relocate the beurs are unsuccessful. They also learned that Del. Jerry Wood has prepared legislation that would allow Fauquier, Warren and Rappahannock counties to impose impact fees on residential and commercial development. • Approved renewals for the Krebser and Haskell agricultural and forestal districts and tag-ons to the Mulkey Mountain and Fast Wakefield ag districts. r~ • Approved a special exception to allow Wilma and James Burke to add on to their Sunnyslope Home for Adults, bringing the capacity of the Residential facility to 19. .... ' -..W-—'" " '■ a ►Agent , From Page A-l are expecting another child this winter. A few years ago the county was hoping the extension service would hire a third agent to handle 4-H programs. Now the county is hoping to hang onto the two ugents it has. Last year, the extension service was facing heavy cuts. Lobbying in the General Assembly resulted in Rinding for the position that runs through the end of June. Another lobbying effort will be required to keep funding for the next year. ■>’ Mr. Cunningham said he will Wait to find out if funding for the position will continue before looking for a home in Rappahannock, but ;added, “I’d like to buy. I’m tired of renting." Rep. Frank Wolf, left, listens while Rappahannock supervisor Robert Anderson tries to outline a few of the issues that are important to the rural, agricultural Kuppuhiinnotk Nows Stull Pholo/Scun Kilputrick areas of his district. Wolf made a brief visit to the county Friday afternoon to introduce all 18 members of his support staff to county leaders. Wolf reveals plans for new district By RILL WALSH Knppnhunnix k NcwmSimtIhI Writer Congressman Frank Wolf, R10th, newly re-elected to his seventh term in the House, and newly elected as the representative of many residents of the redrawn l()th , district, made a whistlestop tour of the expansive district last week. His curavan made stops in Frederick, Warren, Clarke, Rappahannock, Prince William, Fairfax, and Fauquier Counties. The central purpose of the cavalcade was to introduce constituents to his 18-memher staff. “This is the staff," Wolf told small gatherings at each stop, "and they wanted to know who the people were so when you call on the phone, they’ll have some idea, some way to put the name and the face and the place together.” Wolf said that his staff is in the process of opening two new offices in the district to better serve the large area that he represents. One will open in Winchester in January, and another will open on the Route 2H corridor near Dulles shortly thereafter. Judy McCary, Wolfs constituent services director, said that the latter office may prove to bo convenient for Fauquier residents. “We’rtvin hopes that, by being there, we can have meetings where we might have to bring some federal officials and it won’t Ik* too far for them to come, and it won’t be too far for you to come either,” she said. Donna Crowley will staff the Winchester office, Ms. McCary said. Wolfs Washington headquarters will also be installing a toll-free line, the congressman said, making it cheaper for constituents to call. Constituent service is the hallmark of Wolfs tenure in the House, his supporters claim, and was, in large part, responsible for his landslide victory in November. He recently went on record with VDOT in support of businesses in Fauquier, Mayor J. Willard Line weaver said. Wolf is attempting, the mayor said, “to get two signs pointing out Old Town Warrenton at both entrances of Meetze Road off the new III. S.129by-pass." Wolf discussed plans for two upcoming conferences that are of interest to area businesses. "We are going to have a procurement conference on March 12," he said. "We’re going to get all the procurement officers for the federal government to come in, and we will invite all the businesses from the district to come in ... to see if we can get these purchases ordered from this area," Wolf explained. businesses will be invited regardless of whether they sell aircraft carriers or apple juice. “Again, the idea is to create jobs," he said. His office is also organizing a tourism conference for sometime in the spring, “whereby we will try to bring in all the people in the region who are involved in tourism. Tourism creates a lot of jobs,” Wolf said, "and if you have a place like Williamsburg ... it's yours. An owner isn’t going to come along and shut it down in a year or two." Wolf said that the conference would also investigate the interest in putting together some packages for foreign consumption. "They come, they spend a lot more money than domestic tourists, they stay longer ... and then they go home. You don’t have to build schools and things like that for them,” Wolf said. Wolf believes tourism in parts of the districtmay suffer a serious setback if plans to close parts of the Skyline Drive from December to June continue to go forward. Wolf has been fighting the closure since it was announced two weeks ago. We had a meeting last week," he said, "with the Parks Service |>eople and with (Shenandoah National I’ark superintendent | Rill Wade. "We then put together some data and the entire delegation sent this second letter. The decision is sup|H>sed to come down later this week," he said. (Sandy Rives, public affairs officer for the Shenandoah National Park, said Monday that the decision may not made until Monday or Tuesday of next week.) “What 1 have said is that there are other ways to deal with the | park's| deficit than closing down the Skyline Drive," Wolf said. “The truth of the matter is that the savings that they would have is roughly $200,000. The loss that they would have in lack of collecting tolls would be more than $200,000," he added. In fact, the Park sees none of the fees collected at the gates. All such fees go directly to the General Fund of the Treasury Department. The letter that Wolf mentioned was sent to James Ridenour, director of the National Park Service, and was signed by both Virginia senators, and congressmen George Allen, R-7th, James Olin, D-Oth, L.F. Payny, D-5th, Tom Bliley, R-Jrd, and Wolf. “While this proposal appears to save money for the Shenandoah National Park in the short-term, the savings to the American taxpayer will be virtually nil," the legislators wrote. “Surely, it is not worth wreaking havoc on the Virginia tourism industry to save the°American taxpayer less than $7,000." Wolf didn't limit his brief remarks to strictly local issues. He said that the 103rd Congress would undoubtedly turn to economic conditions when it first convenes in January. “But President Bush says that we are coming out of the recession,” Wolf said, “and the economic growth is 3.9 percent this last quarter, the biggest growth in the Bush administration. President-elect Clinton is going to have to be careful that he doesn’t overheat this economy whereby ... inflation comes raging back,” he said. Wolf also indicated his support for the President’s decision to send troops to Somalia under the U. N.sanctioned “Operation Restore Hope.” “There is no law and order there, there is no order. It is absolute chaos,” he said. The congressman said that he believes that the troops can restore order, clean up the situation, and be back home by the inauguration. CHOOSE & CUT A BEAUTIFUL WHITE PINE Christmas Tree at Moose Hill Farm, Slate Mills Complimentary hot cider and cookies. Thousands of carefully ^ shaped trees to choose from. Direction!! From Warrenton Kt. 211 west to Spcrryville, Rt. 522 south to Woodville, right on Rt. 618 continue straight ahead at intersection of Rt. 607, 5 miles to Moose Ilill Farm on right. Mention thU ad and tea will donate $5.00 per tree to local non-profit organisation of your choice. OPEN WEEKENDS 9 AM UNTIL DARK Other Timet By Appointment 703-987-8271 Mary & Harney O’Meara RAAC now 10 years old The Rappahannock Association for Arts and Community (RAAC) celebrated its Tenth Anniversary this past weekend above Peter Kramer’s shop on Gay Street. It was an appropriate place for the party as the idea that spawned * RAAC was conceived in Mr. Kramer’s living room 10 years ago when he, Frank Reynolds and a few others gathered to talk about movies. As part of the anniversary party Mr. Reynolds and Charlie Tompkins paid tribute to some of* the people who have been instrumental in RAAC’s success. Bill Young, who keeps the movie program running, was cited for 10 years of faith and leadership and his wife Mitzie Young for her indispensable input and assistance. Diana Bird was honored for "doing all that was asked of her and more,” Mr. Reynolds said. Dot Mank was cited for ”10 million cupcakes made,” Mr. Tompkins said, and her husband Sid was thanked for his patience and good natured assistance. Mci ann Margaret uotuieo received a big round of applause that supported Mr. Tompkins assertion that they have contributed in so many ways that it would be impossible to number or remember them all. Ann and Jack Stephens also were honored. Ann served as RAAC’s executive secretary at one time and Mr. Reynolds admitted that her Gold Card kept the organization afloat on more than one occasion. A special “glutton for punishment” award was presented to Bev Atkins and Jo Ellen McNeil. Both have done a truly amazing amount of work, Mr. Tompkins said. Mike Mahoney and Peter Kreyling were honored for their behind the scenes work. Mr. Kreyling is known throughout the RAAC as willing to do “anything but a meeting." Marie Davis also earned greatful thunks and applause from those gathered at the party when Mr. Reynolds called her name. “Marie doesn’t say very much, but she has always done all that was ever asked of her,” Mr. Tompkins added. Sallie Morgan received an award for “keeping us on track,” and Pat Fillebrown “for all she has done,” Mr. Reynolds said. 1rifowr/ Meet young author, Bonnie-Alise Leggat ROYAL OAK BOOKSHOP 207 South Royal Avenue (Route 340), Front Royal SATURDAY, December 12 12 NOON-2 PM i ms ^.nristmas, give tne gift of light ... a Potomac Edison electric gift certificate. They make ideal gifts for any Potomac Edison customer. Here's how it works. You just choose an amount you wish to give (in even dollar amounts of $5 or more), complete the coupon at right and send it with a check or money order to Potomac Edison. Potomac Edison will send a certificate to you (or your gift recipient if you wish) and a credit will appear on your recipient s first electric bill after the holidays. To order, mail the completed coupon, with payment, to: Potomac Edison Gift Certificates, Room 186, Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD 21740-1766. (Must be received no later than December 18, 1992 for delivery by Christmas.) 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Two natives share memories of mountain hollows Rappahannock News Stall I’holos/Cindy Mahan David Marshall Dwyer Families uprooted to make a park Bv SHARON KILPATRICK KNppHhiinmM'k New* Staff Writer “The thing I remember the most is my mother and my four sisters crying because we had to leave," David Marshall Dwyer told an overflow crowd at the library at last Friday’s program “Down From the Mountains: the resettlement from the park." Mr. Dwyer, who had just started school at that time, asked his father, "Why do we have to leave if we own our place?" "I got angry with the Park Service, and I stayed angry for many years," he continued. He said one day years later he was returning to the mountains from Northern Virginia. He had trouble breathing, but the closer he got to the mountains the easier it was to breathe. “I got to thinking how much oxygen an oak tree puts, out and 1 thought maybe it was.a good thing they did that." Mr. Dwyer was one of three speakers at the First Friday program. He said that his family had a nine room house. He had just started school in the Hull School near Sperryville. He showed a photograph of the school. “It looks like a shack, but it was the focal point of the community. We had dances, preaching and community meetings,” he said. He said his family raised most of their food. Hxtra meat was salted down or stored outside in the cold where it kept well in winter. Cabbages, potatoes and onions were stored in the ground. Many other vegetables were canned in half gallon jars. They had chickens, hogs, sheep, anil cows. “Just about everybody had an orchard of some kind,” he added. “We had dried apples, applesauce and apple butter." He said people would get together for “apple butter peelings." To get things they didn’t raise they would take eggs, a ham or shoulder to the store and barter for coffee, sugar, or flour. “Most people today, if they don’t have a store to go to, they don’t have dinner," he said. “The Depression didn’t mean anything to the people in the mountains." He said he had been to to the park to visit his family cemeteries. He has also attended campfire talks at the Matthews Arm campground where rangers talk about the mountain people. “I don’t think unless you were there, you could really understand what went on,” he said. “We had good times, but it was hard." Mr. Dwyer said, “Some did well when they got out of there. A lot didn't. A lot took to the bottle. They didn’t have any psychiatrist to go to." He said very few who got new houses from the government were able to keep them. They got into financial troubles, mortgaged the houses and lost them. "A lot were not educated,” he said. “1 feel the way the park was handled was sort of a disgrace. There was a lot of resentment and a lot of confusion. People didn’t know what to do." Kathy Kneupfer, President of the Rappahannock Historical Society, explained that most of the people who got paid $5 or .$(> an acre for their land didn’t live on the land that is now in the park, and most of the people who lived on that land, unlike the Dwyers, didn’t have title to it. Many of the titles went back to old Fairfax land grants, she said. “He believed that the land should Ik* used. It was leased for a very low rental. People who got leases set up fine farms. It was an unusual setup; they were not .tennants like share farmers. They were people who made their own lives. They took care of themselves with what they found. It was a unique society." She said by the IMOs when tin- park was established, most of the trees had been cut down. "After 17.ri years, the land was wearing out," she said. "There was a lot of erosion." < >ut of an original proposal for a much larger park, the park was established with 1%,0(M) acres, M.OOO in Rappahannock. She said the Historical Society has a See Park, Page 11-5 (iilbert Berry s Roundabout 'Batman Returns' “Batman Returns,” rated PG-13, starring Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken will be shown at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Theatre at Washington, Va. Batman returns to the screen in this all-new, gripping epic adventure that pits the Dark Knight of Gotham City against three new villains - the evil Penguin (Danny DeVito), the sinuous, mysterious catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer), and scheming mega-millionaire, Max Shreck, (Christopher Walken). Director, Tim Burton again brings a darkly dazzling vision of Gotham City and its inhabitants to the screen as Batman battles for the soul of the city against his most fiendish opponents yet. In coming weeks, The Theatre’s RAAC movies series will feature: ;“Prancer” Dec. 20, “Patriot Games” Dec. 27, “Honeymoon in Vegas" Jan. 2 and 3, “Bob Roberts” Jan. 9 and io, “Sneakers” Jan. 16 and 17 and “White Men Can’t Jump” Jan. 23 and 24.ip UFO at Marshall Dance Bluemont’s series of popular oldtime country dances continue this Saturday, Dec. 12, with Jim Morrison and Charlottesville’s famous UFO Band at the Marshall Community Center in Marshall. Sponsored by the Bluemont Concert ; Series, the dances begin at 8 p.m. with a : beginner’s workshop at 7 p.m. • Homemade freshments will be available •throughout the dance. Admission is $5 ; per person; $3 for Bluemont friends. All : are welcome. : A Bluemont dance committee of ! volunteers helps plan and present the ! dances; anyone who would like to help out • at a dance or at other Bluemont events • should contact Carrie Blair (364-1232), ; Kathryn Treanor (937-5794) or the ; Bluemont office at the address or number ; below. ) Quartet> Shepherds' Play draw praise By DIANA KIRI) Kuppnhannork NvwiiCunlrihulIni Writer While there was much to celebrate this past week-end in our community’s “Colonial Christmas,” two events, but not exclusively those, deserve comment: Ki Theater’s productions on Friday. Saturday and Sunday of “The Shepherds' Flay" and the Smithson String Quartet’s playing three of Haydn’s string quartets, including his lust one, at the Theater in Washington. To experience both, one evening after another, brought riches beyond anticipation. “The Shepherds’ Flay,” a Germanic mystery play, embellished by remarkable medieval-style music, presents the story of the birth of Jesus as it was told in the New Testament, and brought to life by European peasants. The lowly origins of the drama betray themselves in the attitudes expressed and the events portrayed from the point of view of the working poor. To them, "homelessness”, was an understandable condition and the toll of taxes was a fit topic of conversation. Everything about “The Shepherds’ Flay" warrants comment: the setting’s evocation of a star-lit sky above struggling trees; the costumes of Joseph, Mary and the shepherds, as well as the angels and attendant actors and singers, all lent atmosphere. The beautiful music, played on simple instruments and sung by a well trained and directed chorus, was an integral part of the drama. The portrayal of character by the actors moved and amused us, and the direction of the whole kept up the action at a graceful pace with clarity and proper definition for each element. Every person associated with the production merits mention. I have not listed them because they are more than 30 in number, an amazing representation of our community's talent. Review Seeing and listening to this reminder of an ancient Christian past made me want to see “Everyman" and Marlow’s "I)r. Faustus" on the same stage. How better to make history come alive? The intimacy that was so precious a feature of “The Shepherds' I*lay" also marked the celebratory performance of the Haydn quartets by the Smithson String Quartet on Saturday evening. To an almost capacity audience these accomplished musicians, playing on instruments of the period, brought us faithfully every nuance of Haydn’s musical thoughts. Happily, Jaap Schroder, violinist. discussed the three compositions, Op. 51, No. 1, Op. No. 2, and Op. 77, No. 2, for half an hour prior to the concert. Just as with literature, one's appreciation of a work is enhanced by knowledge of the writer. So, a musical piece has a hack ground in the era and character of the composer and its particular place in his or her career. Those who were able to hear about the pieces from one steeped in the world of music lis toned with somewhat more discern ing ears to Haydn's compositions. Schroder stressed that quartet playing is especially enjoyable for musicians, and as a consequence, is of particular interest to listeners who become part of what is nearly a game. While miracles are done with reproducing music for home consumption, the privilege of hearing superb musicians perform unamplified, fresh sound in a hall where the acoustics are friendly is rare indeed. Trying to describe the music is like trying to describe a taste or a color. That such an event as we experienced was arranged for us is more than we could have dared ask for. Our heartfelt thanks go to Wendy Weinberg, Schroder, Jorie Oarrigue, David Cerutti and Kenneth Slowik. (Editor's note: Ditnin Hi/rd is o loiii/ time Happahtunmck (’omit// resident who tin’s in Horseshoe Hid low off the Fodders!nek Hood.) RAAC offers unusual films to community Bill Young, the man responsible for the weekly movies at The Theatre in Washington, has put together an interesting schedule of films for the next four months. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community (RAAC), the film series began in February, l!)H.'t, with Father Sun and Sister Moon, followed by Chariots of Fire. The series has continued to showcase first rate films ever since. This month's offerings include Batman Returns on Sunday, followed by Prancer on Dec. 20. Prancer will be shown at 2:20 p.m. and again at 7:20 p.m. Rounding out tin* month is Patriot (James on Dec. 2)5 -27. But if RAAC is going to continue to schedule such films as Sneakers (.Ian, 1(5-17) and White Men Can’t .lump (Jan. 22-24), attendance must rise. Young said that RAAC needs at least 75 paying customers for each movie to break even. When only 15 or 2(> show up, that movie loses money, Young said. He has scheduled top-rated films for this winter and spring. The recently produced Of Mice and Men will be here on Feb. 7, followed bv Knehanted April, My Father’s Glory (French with subtitles), and A River Flows Through on successive Sundays. The hast of the Mohicans will highlight the March offerings and April will open with Gone With the Wind. This classic has been reprinted, and will be a treat for all, Young said. I J Pianist Peter Kater offers holiday concert at Theatre By BOB SCOTT Rappahannock N*w« Hpn lal Writer HA AC in celebrating the holiday season by presenting a special Christmas Concert by the ever-popular Peter Kater at The Theatre in Washington at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. • Recent performances given by this celebrated contemporary pianist/composer have been enthusiastically received by capacity crowds of local music lovers on several occasions. Recognized as a leading innovator of contemporary instrumental music, Peter Rater’s 14 successful releases in the past nine years have qualified him as one of our most respected and prolific recording artists. As an ardent environmentalist who recently moved his family to share the bounties of rural Virginia, he says “much of my work has been inspired by the profound beauty and integrity of the natural world. I feel completely responsible to and dependent on the earth for my lift*, health and inspiration." Tickets are $10 but that doesn't represent the full price of admission. Each ticket holder must bring to the concert a nonperishable food item, or a toy, in order to be admitted. These gifts Will be turned over to the Welfare Department to provie a better Christmas for needy families in the county. For tickets in advance (strongly advised) send a check to RAAC, P.O. Box 24, Washington, Va. 22747 or visit one of these ticket outlets: Mountainside Market (Washington), Burke’s Store (Woodville), Faith Mountain Company (Sperryville), Royal Oak Bookstore (Front Royal), Culpeper Music Center (Culpeper) and New Leaf Bookstore and Nature Market Place (Warrenton). Ask for tickets for the Peter Rater Christmas Concert, The Theatre, 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. Talented Peter will perforin at The Theatre this Saturday.

Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Peter Weems Sunday: Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Evangelist Hardison to preach Evangelist D.M. Hardison will be preaching at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Evangelist Hardison will also preach on Sunday, Dec. 13. Services will begin at 10 a.m. Gid Brown pastor Rev. John K. Burke extends an invitation to the public to attend. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a. m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Interim Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Young people for choir The Martin Luther King Jr. Program Committee would like for you to participate in a Young People Choir on Jan. 16,1993. If you are between the ages of 4 and 18 years of age auditions will be held at The Theatre at 6 p.m. on Dec. 29. Call 987-8339 for further information. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sundays at 10 a.m. . On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School Union to meet The quarterly session of the Wayland Blue Ridge Sunday School Union will meet at 12 noon on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Locust Grove Baptist Church in Radiant. The election of officers will take place at this time so all members are urged to attend. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Thomas Everett Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Mission Groups 7:00 p. m. • County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 13 as follows: . £Jint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. with Communion and Wilks Chapel at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Massanova Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. L.D. Savage Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Evening Worship 6:30 p. m. Tuesday: Worship 7:00 p.m. Saturday: Youth 7:00 p.m. M § ~ Bible study Family Worship Center Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday8* old school building, Mt. Salem Avenue, Washington. Call 987-8014 for more information. All are welcome. 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. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle are held 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. Forest Grove Baptist Pastor: Rev. Sidney Rodriguez * Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Men's Choir to present Christmas concert The Men’s Choir of the Washington Baptist Church are having a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The public is invited for an evening of good music and songs. A free will offering will be taken to help defray the costs of repairs to the church. Sunday morning visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Frazier and Mrs. Ollie Vann of Castleton. Crystal Mills of Estes and Emily Taylor of Sperryville were Friday overnight guests of Amanda Brown for her birthday. Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown entertained with birthday cake and ice cream for their daughter Amanda’s 12th birthday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown of Woodville and their grandsons Jason and Sammy, Mr. and MrS. James Beatty and sons Randy and Robbie of Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark and Bobbie Jo Brown. The youth of the Washington Baptist Church have Christian Tshirts and sweat shirts for sale at the church or contact Sam or Wanda Snead at 987-9336. The shirts are very attractive and would make nice Christmas gifts. Our condolences to the Rev. John Burke and family on the passing of his wife Edna. Martha Alther of Front Royal spent the weekend with Mrs. Virginia Lindstrom. Girl Scout Troop 547 and Brownie Troop 929 of the Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council have trimmed the Christmas tree at the Rappahannock Library which contain 48 tags for gifts for needy children in the community. Please stop by and take a tag off the tree and help make a childs Christmas special. All gifts should be returned to the Library or Mitchell begins Army tour at Kentucky post Mr. and Mrs. Robie Mills, Ashby and Carter were guests last Thursday of Mrs. Irene Curd in Culpeper. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp and Katrina and Mrs. Rosie Wharton of Culpeper were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage. Monday the Cubbages attended funeral services for Mrs. Edna Burke in Culpeper. Mitchell Terry son of Mrs. Irene Terry with the U.S. Army has arrived at his new post of duty in Kentucky. Birthday wishes go out to Harold Frazier who celebrated his on Monday. Mrs. Carroll Petty of Front Royal was a Nov. 29 guest of Mrs. Hazel Hawkins and they drove into Culpeper and dined at Jenner’s Restaurant. This Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mrs. Hawkins were Mrs. Randy Sims and Amanda. Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs arrived home on Monday from a weeks trip to Florida. Mrs. Howard Holschuh is recuperating satisfactorily from her recent knee surgery. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keithley of New Baltimore, Mrs. Margie Cooper of Madison, Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. Wayne Butler and daughter Angie. Mrs. Emerson Bennett, Mrs. Van Logas, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peneranda attended Miss Jennifer Deal’s wedding in Charlottesville on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. David Pascal of Chattanooga, Tenn. recently visited in the area. Thanksgiving holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lanham and Glenn were Heidi Memmont of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mr. and Mrs. Sam • 18 [ Bj MARIE F. ATKINS I I » m+m , *g , | Lanham Jr. and sons of Bangor, Maine and Charlyne Stadel of Brookesville, Md. Sympathy is extended to the Johnson family upon their loss last week. Mrs. Ray Frazier and sons Michael and Christopher accompanied bv Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville attended the “Shepherds Play” in Washington on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Gottlieb of Blackwater Homestead were among those in the cast. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wood had a very special call from their greatgrandson Stephen Christopher Filyo of Rozelle, 111. last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill are spending the week in Pennsylvania. The Brotherhood of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church will meet at the church on Friday evening. Monday evening supper guests of Mrs. George Butler were Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs and Maurice Lee Butler. Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham Sr. of Jeffersonton, Mrs. Tina Cunningham and children of Sterling Heights and Mrs. Debbie Dodson and family were Thanksgiving guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Halterman down Reva way. Social Service office by Tuesday, Dec. 15. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Judy Deal and children Johnathan and Jamie of Hume, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins of Arlington and Roger Hawkins of Amissville. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo attended a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Beatty near Front Royal for their son Robbie’s fifth birthday. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughter Megan of Winchester, Mike Hudson, Victoria Hudson and Kim Hudson. Mrs. Peggy Atkins was a Saturday visitor of Mrs. Frances Eubank. Monday Mrs. Majorie Atkins visited Eubank. 1 Donald ' Keyser of Alexandria was a Saturday overnight guest of his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Hermit Weakley were Sunday visitor of Mrs. Gladys Dulaney and Lawerence Huffman in Luray and en route home had dinner at Brown’s Restaurant. Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended “The Shepherds’ Paly” at our local theater and had dinner at The Country Cafe. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason of Centreville were Sunday afternoon visitors of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz. Have a good week. Maldovens are hosts of Christmas reunion Guests attending the Maldoven Christmas family reunion at the home of Bob and Pat Maldoven were Ruth Ellen Maldoven of Alliance, Ohio, Jeff and Jenn Behneke of Annandale, Cathy, Rick and Greg Behneke and Jerry, Pat, Kim and Craig Maldoven, all of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Terry and Mike Post of Springfield, Tricia, Mark and Jared Lidd of Fairfax, Mike Maldoven of Deale, Md. and Bob and Carol Maldoven of Richmond. Sunday callers of Mrs. Chloe Brown were Ralph Brown and his grandsons Jason and Samuel of Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and granddaughter Ashley spent Sunday in Fredericksburg shopping and visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Boutchyard. Richard Jenkins, Amy Wharton, / . By JUNE CLARK ,« ijA MUitt David Nichols, Dorothy Whartdn, Cindy Wharton and Junior Wharton were dinner guests Thanksgiving Day of Mrs. Claudia Jenkins. Otis Hawkins was a guest for several days of Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Anderson, Sonya and Chris in Sperryville. Bridge club enjoys holiday gathering The Sperryville Bridge Club was entertained on Friday night at the home of Mrs. Miriam Reeve. Others playing in addition to Mrs. Reeve were Mrs. Dot Estes, Mrs. Celine Siira, Mrs. Cotton Miller, Mrs. Eleanor Cordler, Mrs. Marcie McLaughlin, Mrs. Linda Heiberger and Mrs. Olive Butler. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Estes, Mrs. Siira, Mrs. Cordle and Mrs. Butler. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Mrs. Mabel McClanahan and Mrs. Mildred Frazier, both of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko and Sara visited Mr. and Mrs. Dan Armor and new baby daughter Ashlee on Sunday. Mrs. Cathy Pullen of Washington, Mrs. Sandra Jenkins, Mrs. Donna Clark and Bryan, Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Angie and Mrs. Rhonda Baldwin and David were 1 1* CATHY PliLLSW • >: ;':v, 4'j.- ‘’-'s & jf£*4 jg SaI aii shoppers in Winchester on Sunday. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Armor on the birth of their daughter Ashlee who was born on Friday, Dec. 4. The Sperryville United Methodist Sunday School class will present its Christmas play entitled “A Sharing Tree” at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13 at the church. The public is invited to attend. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. ‘See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs' 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703-825-0397 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. Sales Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 RAYMOND B. 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We’ll stay pul.” The apostle Paul advised the Philippians, “Not that I complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content” (Phil. 44:11-12). As you worship, remember the traditional hymn, “Brighten the Comer Where You Are.” Cod's contentment is in your comer. Sunday Luka 1:26-45 Monday E>odus 1:1-2.10 Tuesday Exodus 19:1-25 Wednesday Exodus 34:10-35 Thursday NumMfS 14:1-25 Friday 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Saturday Eua 3:1-13 Copyright 1992. Keister Williams Newspaper Services. P O. Bos 8005. Charlottesville. VA 22906 Scriptures selected by the American Bible Society Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. ; 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper! 703/825-8030 : ROBERT J. . 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Poinsettias are colorful holiday decor The poinsettia is a native plant of Mexico and originate in a rather limited region near present day Taxco. Long before the.arrival of Europeans, the Aztecs of central Mexico cultivated the plant and called it Cuetlaxochitle. Because of its brilliant color, the poinsettia was a symbol of purity to the Indians. It was highly prized by kings Montezuma and Netzahualcoyotl, but could not be grown in their capital, now known as Mexico City, because of the high altitude climate. The Aztecs also had practical uses for the plant. They made a reddish-purple dye out of the bracts and a medicine for fever from the plant’s latex. „ The legend of the poinsettia dates back to a Christmas Eve long ago: There was a little Mexican girl named Pepita who was very sad. Pepita wanted to give a fine present to the Christ Child at the church service that evening. She was poor and had no gift to present. As Pepita walked to the church with a cousin, he tried to console her. I “Pepita,” he said, “I am certain that even the most humble gift, given in love, will be acceptable to His eyes.” Pepita gathered a bouquet of weeds from the roadside and entered the church. As she approached the altar, her spirits lifted. As she placed her gift at the feet of the Christ Child, there was a miracle. Pepita’s ordinary weeds burst into brilliant red blooms. They were •called Flores de Noche Buena, Flowers of the Holy Night. Joel Roberts Poinsett, a southern plantation owner and botanist, was appointed the first U.S. ambassador to Mexico in 1825. While visiting Taxco during his four-year term, he was impressed with the brilliant red flowers he found blooming during December. He had some of the plants sent to his home in Greenville, S.C. They did well in his greenhouse and he distributed plants to his horticultural friends. The botanical name, Euphorbia pulcherrima, had already been given to the plant by a German taxonomist in 1833. The common name, poinsettia, however, has remained the accepted name in English-speaking countries. The traditional Christmas flowr has come a long way in the past 25 years. It wasn’t long ago when the poinsettia had a place next to the Christmas tree on the curb on Jan. 1. Those early varieties were extremely fragile and short lived, with a tendency to drop their green foliage and red bracts just a few days after Christinas. Thanks to extensive poinsettia research and breeding work, the poinsettia cultivars of today exhibit such desirable characteristics as stronger stems, larger bracts, and better keeping qualities. The vigorous, long-lasting poinsettia cultivars of the '90s are available in a wide range of colors. For increased enjoyment of your holiday poinsettia, follow these care tips. The poinsettia thrives on bright, sunny natural daylight — at least six hours is recommended daily. Placement near a sunny window is ideal, but be careful of locations where the hot afternoon sun may shine directly on the colorful bracts. It may be desirable to pull a light shade or sheer curtain to diffuse the light for an hour or so to void fading of the bright red bracts if the sun does shine directly on them for a long period. To prolong the bright red of the bracts, temperatures ideally should not exceed 70° F during the day, or fall below (55° F at night. Be sure to avoid placing the plants near drafts, fluctuating air currents, excess heat and dry air from appliances, fireplaces, or ventilating ducts. Flint Hill folks visit Susan Scott of Wilmeet, Chicago spent Friday to Sunday with her grandmother Mrs. Barbara Gentry. On Sunday they visited Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gentry at Nokesville. . Gladys Bowie of Culpeper spent the weekend with her sister Russie Miller. On Saturday they were dinner guests of Mary Miller Wood at Washington. Among those attending the United Methodist Women’s Advent breakfast at the Amissville United Methodist Church on Saturday were Mabel Lillard, Louise McCulloch, Evelyn Walker, Mary Curtis, Shelby Welch, Barbara Gentry and Susan Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis spent a week during the Thanksgiving holiday with their son and daughter-inlaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Curtis and son Joshua of Tulsa, Oka. Ada and George Grimsley and Louise and Mac McCulloch were recent visitors of Aubrey and Edna Lillard. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12. The pastor the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mrs. Bonnie Cameron and girls Carrie and Kayla of Front Royal By POLLY N.AYLOR W7-*OC * v ‘ <• 'iMk were guests on Saturday of her mother Mrs. Ethel Lillard. Mary G. Edmonds, Marion Simpson, Dorothy Butler, Margaret Dodson, Elsie Dodson, Mary Botts Snead and Barbara Gentry attended the Retired Teachers Luncheon as guests of Warren County Teachers at the Bowling Green Country Club on Monday. Mrs. Alice Virginia Butler of Front Royal was a Sunday visitor of her mother Mrs. Alice Pullen. Larry Clark and son Gary of Front Royal visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy and also with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Our sympathy to Mrs. Kathleen Lee and family on the death of her sister Mrs. Edna Burke. BAUMGARDNER'S CHOOSE & CUT Pine, Spruce & Fir Trees U.S. 211 Between Washington, Va & Spemrville. Va. (Across From Rappahannock High School) 703-675-3371 or 703-987 9017 SEAFOOD & irimp $39.99 noked Turkey Or Salmon m Poinsettias do best with moist soil — not too wet or too dry. Water the poinsettia thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch. The best indication of thorough watering is when the water begins to seep through the drain hole at the bottom of the inner pot. Water just enough so the water barely begins to seep through these holes. Be sure to discard any excess water, as poinsettias left sitting in water may suffer permanent rootrot damage. It is not necessary to fertilize your poinsettias when they are in bloom during the holiday season. A balanced, all-purpose household plant fertilizer with a 10-5-10 mixture wouldn’t hurt and could help maintain the rich, green foliage color and promote new growth after the holidays. Be sure to follow the directions on the label. Poinsettias are sensitive to cold winds, chilling temperatures, frost, and rain. Chill damage will occur if poinsettias are exposed to temperature below 50° F, causing the plants to drop their leaves quickly. Be aware that exposure to frost, even for a short time, will usually result in the death of a poinsettia plant. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you may continue to enjoy the beauty of your poinsettia throughout the year. At the end of March or early April, when the bracts age and begin to turn a muddy green, cut the plant back to about eight inches. The amount you cut from the top depends on the shape of the plant. After you cut the plant back, it will look rather stark, with bare branches and bluntly cut woody stems. By the end of May, however, you should see vigorous growth as the plant develops more lush foliage. Keep the plants near a sunny window. You may place your plant outdoors where they can bask in the warmth of spring and summer when the outside night temperatures are warmer. Continue to water the plants regularly during the growing period. Fertilize every two or three , weeks throughout the spring, summer, and fall months with a well-balanced, completed 10-5-10 fertilizer. Around June 1, you may wish to transplant your poinsettias into larger pots, about two to four inches It's a girl! Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Armor of Sperrvville are proud to announce the birth of a daughter, Ashlee Adrienne bom at 2:07 p.m. on Friday. Dec. 4 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Ashlee weighed eight pounds and five ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Marilyn and David Armor of Sharp Hock Farm, Sperrvville and Mr. and Mrs. John Kurzweil of California. Marie White, also of California is the great-grandmother. bigger than the original pot. Use a soil mix that incorporates a considerable amount of organic matter, such as peat moss, leaf mold, or redwood sawdust. You may also try planting them into a well-prepared garden bed rich in organic matter and with good drainage. Your poinsettias will do best in a protected area, preferable along a south garden wall. Immediately after transplanting, be sure to water thoroughly with a double soaking. The poinsettia is a photoperiod plant, which means it begins to set buds and flowers as the winter nights become longer. The plants will naturally come into full bloom during November or December, depending upon the flowering response of the particular cultivar. This can be tricky outside a controlled greenhouse environment, because any stray artificial light, such as that from a street light, pool light, or household lamp could delay or halt the reflowering of the plant. Beginning Oct. 1, the plants must In- kept in complete darkness tor 14 continous hours each night. Phis can be accomplished by moving the plants to a dark room, or placing a large box over them. During this |>eriod, the plants require six to eight hours of bright sunlight and night temperatures between (it) F and 70 F. If the temperature is too high or too low, the setting of the flower buds may be delayed or halted. The blooming process may also be delayed or disrupted by any stray light that may shine near the plants (luring the critical darkness period. This regimen must continue for approximately eight to 10 weeks in order for the plants to develop a colorful display of blooms during the holiday season. GOP reviews 1993 campaign The Rappahannock County Republican Committee held a quarterly work session on Dec. 2 at the courthouse in Washington, Va. Present were several members of the committee and the chairman of the Fauquier Republican Committee. They discussed the upcoming; ’ltd campaigns and the gains the Republicans anticipate in the General Assembly in the next election. Marriage licenses The following marriage licenses were issued at the Clerk’s office during the past week: Frank James Falvo, Burgettstown, Pa. and Patricia Ann Campbell, Burgettstown, Pa. Pierre Claude Vieillescazes, New York, N.Y. and Beverly Theresa Hollingsworth, Washington, D.C. The Luray Ballet & The North ernV irgin ia Academy of Ballet present their premier of "The Nutcracker Suite" 2 performances December 18 - Luray High School 7pm December 19 - Theatre at Little Washington 7pm $5 adults • $3 children For more information 635-9695 nri\nr Uiiiii u Steakhouse Happy Holiday (Specials Fresh Handbreaded Oysters! Roast Prime Pib Au Jus! All-You-Can-Eat (Seafood Feast! i Baby back Pibs!( ^ Op*ft? Day* A W*k! Private Dining Far Holiday Luncheons & Dinners t cut cxmmc\'\m /wmlmue 703-635-1780 Located 200 yds from Skyline Drive, Front Royal, VA Upcoming Events j i RCES food drive A Christmas food drive has been organized at the elementary ; school. Participation is voluntary. Families that receive the supplies ' will be anonymous. Food and supplies will be collected from Dec. 2-18 in the lobby of the elementary school before and after school in drop off boxes. Please contact Mrs. Lamma at 987-8259 with any questions. Book signing The public is invited to attend a book signing and reception for author Christine Andreae at the Rappahannock County Library from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. Ms. Andreae will speak about her mystery novel “Trail of Murder,” published in November by St. Martin’s Press. The book signing is sponsored by Cabin Fever Books. Breakfast at WVFD All ages, young and old alike are invited to come eat breakfast, visit and take a ride with Santa on a horse drawn sleigh or wagon from 7-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Washington fire hall. The menu will include sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, homemade biscuits, sau- . sage gravy, pancakes, French toast, hash browns, baked apples, cereal, hot chocolate, coffee and juice. Cost is $5 adults and $3 children • under 12. . ■ ' Breakfast with Santa The Castleton Volunteer Fire and Rescue will sponsor a breakfast ; with Santa from 8 a.m.-12 noon on Sunday, Dec. 13. The breakfast will be all you can eat and will include bacon, sausage, eggs, pancakes, gravy and biscuits. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 children, under three free. Santa will have goodies for the children. CGVFD selling trees The Chester Gap Volunteer Fire Deparmtent will be selling locally grown white pine Christmas trees at U.S. 522 and Cariser Road. Cost is $18 for any size and they will be selling them until Christmas Eve. For directions or further information call 636-7273. Santa to visit Shelter Santa Claus will be visiting the Rappahannock Animal Shelter in Amissville 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. Come have your pets picture taken with Santa. $3 for instamatic photo. Children are also invited. For more information call 937-3283. Tai Ji classes Tai Ji (Tai Chi Chuan) is a Chinese movement art created for conditioning the body and relaxing the mind. As a martial art Tai Ji teaches the philosophy and body mechanics of yielding. This brief course of six months offers participants an introduction to Taoist principle, Chi Rung exercise and the basic Yang Short Form. There is no fee for the course and it is open to beginners as well as those with previous experience. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings beginning in January from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Workspace for Choreographers. For more information call Kathleen Maier at 636-3078. Support group to meet The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group will have their meeting and Christmas party at the home of Chris and Pat Salmon in Flint Hill from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. For directions or more information call Pat Salmon at 675-3137 after 6:30 p.m. Dance at Amissville The Amissville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the fire hall on Saturday, Dec. 12. The band Heavy Dreamer will perform. For more information or reservations call Sheila Scott at 937-4357. Christmas bazaar The annual Culpeper Farmers’ Market Christmas Bazaar will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Floyd T. Binns School, Route 229 North in Culpeper. The bazaar will offer a variety of beautiful Christmas decorations, wood items, needlework, jewelry, crochet items, art work, quilts and various other items. In addition there will be a good selection of Christmas trees, swags, wreaths and poinsettias. Also fresh home baked goods including some sugar free, herb vinegars, fruit butters and jellies. Lunch will be available. Dance to be held The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a j Christmas dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the fire ; hall. The band Stonebridge will be playing. All tickets to be sold in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door. Dress code to be enforced. Please contact any member for tickets or call 987-8124, leave message. LFCC class at high school College Composition I (ENG111) is the next class in the Adminis- | trative Assistant Program offered by Lord Fairfax Community Col- • lege at the Rappahannock High School. The three credit class will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 4. A placement test is required for this class and will be given at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the library at Rappahannock Elementary School. For more information contact Jeanie Dwyer at the School Board Office ; at 987-8773 or Dr. Ron Ludwick at Lord Fairfax Community College ' at 869-1120. : Training workshop A workshop on Parliamentary Procedure and Duties of 4-H Club ’ officers will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 at the Rappahannock ' County Extension Office. This workshop is for the 4-H Teen Club plus • officers of the other 4-H clubs in the county. | For more information on the 4-H Teen Club contact club leaders | Kenner and Kim Love at 675-1330. ! Support groups to meet I Services to Abused Families Inc. (SAFE) in Culpeper offers a ! range of support groups for area residents, including: ‘ • Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday evenings in down- • town Warrenton. Please call Dotty Larson, 703-825-8876 for exact lo-‘ | cation and further details. This group is free of charge. * • Women’s Support and Life Skills-building Group, 6-7:30 p.m. » Wednesday evenings in downtown Culpeper. Group for children ages ! 5 and up runs concurrently. Please call Dotty Larson, 703-825-8876 for exact location and further details. These groups are free of charge. • Women’s Crisis Management and Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Monday afternoons in Culpeper. Children’s play group also provided, i any ages are welcome to attend. Please call Dotty Larson, 703-825- } 8876 for location and other details. There will be no charge for these 1 groups. ! • Support Group for Men who experience relationship problems. ! Issues or anger and violence are also discussed. Monday evenings, 6- j 7:30 p.m. in Warrenton. 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jCooked eggnog makes delicious holiday toast By HELEN W. SMITH Externum Agent. Home Economies Is there anyone who doesn’t like eggnog? This comforting beverage seems to hit the spot with every age group. Perhaps it’s the creamy texture we most enjoy. Or, is it the soothing flavor that goes so well with so many foods? Then, again, it might be simply a feeling that eggnog evokes, a celebration feeling that rekindles warm memories of the holiday season and all the holidays mean to us. Whatever our reasons for cravihg eggnog, it's comforting to know that it’s easy and entirely safe to prepare eggnot at home. While eggnog made with raw eggs is not currently recommended, the rich, creamy eggnog made from a stirred custard base reaches a temperature high enough to kill any potential bacteria which might spoil holiday fun. The only “secrets” to prepared cooked eggnog are low heat, a heavy saucepan and constant stirring. When the custard is done, it will coat i inetal spoon. That’s your cue to remove the custard base from the neat, stir in milk and refrigerate the mixture for a thorough chilling. Just before serving, stir in a flavoring or add a garnish, if you like. Children might enjoy a fruit-juiceflavored nog or a candy-cane stirrer. HOME ECONOMICS For more sophisticated palates, consider stirring in mint extract and garnishing with shaved chocolate. Or, simply provide cinnamon-stick stirrers. Egg handling procedures Grade A shell eggs are washed, sanitized, graded, packed and shipped under the most stringent quality control standards. Eggs, like any perishable foods, must be handled properly to avoid food borne illness. Bacteria must have food, moisture, favorable temperature (40-140 degrees F), and time to muU tiply to a point where they can cause illness. Here are some important handling tips from the Virginia Egg Council and Virginia Tech Extension Home Economists that can assure that the highest quality and safety is maintained at home, and that bacteria do not have an opportunity to grow: • Use Grade A or better eggs which have been washed and sanitized. • Keep eggs refrigerated. • Use only uncracked shell eggs. Do not use eggs that are cracked or leaking. • Never leave eggs or egg-containing foods at room temperature (68-72 degrees F) for more than one hour. • Keep hot foods hot (above 140 degrees F) and cold foods cold (below 40 degrees F). • Never mix the egg shell with egg contents. • Use separate cutting surface for preparing raw and cooked foods. Serving eggnog Because raw eggs are perishable, cooked eggnog recipes are recommended. Avoid serving raw eggs to infants, the elderly and the chronically ill. Keep eggnog very cold. Start out with a chilled punch bowl and ladle. It’s better to use a small serving bowl and replenish eggnog as it is served or place a small bowl of eggnog in a larger bowl of ice. Use leftover eggnog as the liquid ingredient in pumpkin pie, crepes, pancakes, pudding, waffles,' French toast or in a glaze for breads or cakes. The following kitchen-tested recipes from the American Egg Board include a Classic Cooked Egg Nog plus several flavored varieties. In addition, there are two recipes for using leftover eggnog in Pumpkin Custard Pie and Eggnog Pancakes. Enjoy! Classic cooked egg nog 1 1/2 quarts or 12 (1/2-cup) servings 6 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 1 quart milk, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla Garnishes or stir-ins, optional In large saucepan, beat together eggs, sugar and salt, if desired. Stir in 2 cups of the milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thor FOOD LION USDA Choice Beef Limit 10 Lbs. Per * U MmV* Family With A $20.00 m •* M Additional Food Order Shoulder Roast * a jg USDA Choice Beef & Extra Lean Stew Beef & Lean Ground . Chuck 6-7' Fraiser Fir gS Freshly Cut y| i Christmas 4 {Trees f; Large 6" t/Poinsettias ) ^ A. ^ £ Tour Choice 4 Pack1 Hbyittii °£PS a ld. Bag - yinx ur White Grapefruit/ 4 Lb. Bag - Tangeloes Or Oranges $159 Charmin Toilet i Tissue I . aA a V °* SUI**' 'on Grands! Biscuits Green LeSueur 2 / QQ'' Peas TLimit 6 15 Oz. 28 Oz. $ Pine Power Prices In this ad good Dec. 9 - 15, 1992. J wavwfflaaj oughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Just before serving, pour into bowl or pitcher. Garnish or add stir-ins, if desired. Serve immediately. For faster preparation, heat milk until very warm before stirring milk into eggs and sugar. Garnishes and stir-ins Choose 1 or several: Chocolate curls Cinnamon sticks Extracts or flavorings Flavored brandy or liqueur Fruit juice or nectar Ground nutmeg Maraschino cherries Orange slices Peppermint sticks or candy canes Plain brandy, rum or whiskey Sherbert or ice cream Whipping cream, whipped Fruit spice eggnog 1 quart or 8 (1/2 cup) servings For a party drink that’s chockfull of good nutrition, start with the protein, vitamins and minerals of eggs and milk. Then, add the vitamins of fruit juices for a savory sipper that’s as good for you as it is good tasting. 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick cinnamon 3/4 cup cranberry juice 3/4 cup apple juice In medium saucepan, beat together eggs and sugar. Gradually stir in milk and salt until blended. Add cinnamon stick. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a rtietal spoon. Remove from heat. Stir in juice(s). Remove cinnamon stick. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Pour into bowl or pitcher. 1 1/2 cups cranapple juice may be substituted for cranberry juice and apple juice. Grasshopper eggnog 1 1/2 quarts or 12 (1/2 cup) servings 6 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 quart milk 2/3 cup green creme de menthe 1/2 cup white creme de cocoa In large saucepan, beat together eggs and sugar. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and just coats a metal spoon. Cool quickly by setting pan in bowl of ice or cold water and stirring for a few minutes. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Pour into bowl or pitcher. Blend in liqueurs just before serving. Caroler’s chocolate nog: Approximately 2 quarts or 16 (1/2 cup) servings 6 eggs 11/2 quarts milk 3/4 cup chocolate-flavored syrup 11/2 teaspoons vanilla Whipped cream, optional Chocolate sprinkles, optional . -' In large saucepan beat together eggs, milk and chocolate syrup.. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and1 just coats a metal spoon. Stir in vanilla. To serve hot, pour into 8 10r.: ounce mugs. To serve cold, cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, several hours or overnight. Top with a dollop of whipped ci earn and garnish with chocolate sprin-, kies, if desired. Makes 71/2 cups. Variations: Brandy Alexander Nog: Substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons brandy extract for vanilla. ChocoMint Nog: Substitute 3/4 teaspoons brandy extract for vanilla. Cinnar mon Nog: Add a cinnamon stick to mixture before cooking. Remove be-, fore serving. Mocha Nog: Stir 1 1/2' teaspoons instant coffee powder into> mixture before cooking. Pumpkin custard pie Serves 6-8 3 eggs 1 can (16-ounce) solid pack pumpkin or 2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger . . 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups eggnog 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell Whipped cream, optional In large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, spices and salt. Stir in milk. Pour into pie shell. Bake on bottom rack of preheated 400 degree oven until knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. Cool completely on wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream if desired. If you use a frozen pie shell, it must be deep-dish style. , • Eggnog pancakes About 13 pancakes 2 cups biscuit baking mix 1 cup eggnog 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg . *, 2 eggs Beat all ingredients with wire . whisk or hand beater until almo&t; smooth. Pour scant 1/4 cup-battef" onto hot griddle for each pancake^ (Grease griddle if necessary.) CodlC until edges appear dry. Turn; coofc* until golden brown. S School lunch menus rrrrrtjs RCES Monday, Dec. 14: Breakfast: Jingle bell hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, cran-apple juice; Lunch: Poinsettia steak nuggets, creamy mashed potatoes, festive peas and carrots, hot homemade biscuit. Tuesday, Dec. 15: Breakfast: Blitzen sausage biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, grape juice: Lunch: Tree trimming ham and cheese sandwich, fireside potato soup, homemade apple crisp. Wednesday, Dec. 16: Breakfast: St. Nicholas breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, orange-pineapple juice; Lunch: Twinkling taco’s, sleigh ride French fries, Mrs. Frosty pears. Thursday, Dec. 17: Breakfast: Comet little smokies or cereal/milk, toast, jolly grape juice; Lunch: Holiday baked ham, merry candied yams, button nose green beans, festive applesauce cake, hot biscuit/butter. Friday, Dec. 18: Breakfast: Reindeer French toast or cereal/milk, toast, red nose apple juice; LunclJ^ Blitzen’s sausage pizza, ho ho hjfc. corn on the cob, stocking stuffeij orange, sparkling Christmas cake. RCHS S Monday, Dec. 14: Bacon cheesed burger on bun, French fries, apple; pixie pie or barbecue on bun, Frencjv fries. Tuesday, Dec. 15: Steak nu^j gets, macaroni and cheese, butterejC limas, chilled pears, whole wheaC roll/butter or tuna salad on bun cfrchicken pattie on bun. *•« Wednesday, Dec. 16: Grille^ cheese sandwich, chicken noodl^ soup/cracker, potato rounds, jelle! fruit salad or sausage pizza, potaU£ rounds. s Thursday, Dec. 17: Lasagne-' /beef, cheese sauce, tossed sat; ad/dressing, chilled peache^. homemade French bread or taco’s* potato rounds. 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TzM* ■}: wr&HS:*&&*■ -•• **&£ ' & .. >*;3 " 'f - jfsfe «. *' Edna Burke ' Mrs. Edna J. Burke, 64, of Washington, died Thursday, Dec. 3 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. ' Mrs. Burke was bom in Sperryville Dec. 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Aubrey and Ellen Baker Jenkins. ;• She taught Sunday School at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church for 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, the Rev. John K. Burke JiTi; two sons, John Wayne Burke of Front Royal and Donald Ray Burke of Castleton; two daughters, Judy Ann Alther and Janet K. Clatterbuck, both of Washington. She is also survived by four brothers, Alan Jenkins of Carlisle, Pa., Wayne Jenkins and Troy Jenkins, both of Sperry ville and Abbie Jenkins of Washington; three sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Lee of Flint Hill, Mrs. Ivy Racer of Washington and Mrs. Linda Dwyer of Sperryville and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 7 at Found and Sons Chapel in Culpeper with the Rev. Vinton Williams and Evangelist D.M. Hardison officiating. Interment was in the Burke family cemetery in Washington. Pallbearers were Jim Pruitt, Jerry Young, Ed Hawkins, Albert Payne, Ed Morgan, Nelson Pettit, Lacy Brooks and Clyde Woodard. Honorary pallbearers were the men of the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Beulah Lawrence Beulah Ford Lawrence, 81, of Amissville, died Thursday, Dec. 3 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Lawrence was born May 14, 1911 in Virginia and the widow of the late John R. Lawrence. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, William T. Pickett of Amissville and Henry Middlebrook of Front Royal; a daughter, Catherine Gallery of Amissville; six grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 7 at the Amissville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Peter Weems officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Jeffersonton. Pallbearers were Eddie Hitt, Graham Hackley, Lewis Judd, James Riley, Henry Middlebrook Jr., Stewart Prince, Charles Holmes and Charles Haynes. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Flossie Cloud Flossie Byrd Cloud, 83, of Culpeper, died Monday, Nov. 30 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cloud was the daughter of the late John and Carrie Poe Riley and the widow of William Ashby Cloud. She was a native of Rappahannock County and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Ursela Mae Shelton of Culpeper; a brother, Earl Riley of Nokesville; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Ashby Cloud. A graveside service was held Thursday, Dec. 3 at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manass with the Rev. Bill Tatum of Manassas officiating. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper wras in charge of the arrangements. Turner Settle Turner Brown Settle, 90, of Amissville, died Monday, Nov. 30 at Share The Warmth Of The Caribbean On Main St./Madison At ‘Bertines 9{prtf. Enjoy Great Food dr Music while Sipping Virginia Wines With this Ad 20% Discount Wed-Sun 12 Noon-9p.m. 703-948-DINE Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. A native of Rappahannock County and a retired farmer, Mr. Settle was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha Hitt Settle and attended Gourdvine Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Clark Settle; one step-son, George W. Pullen of Amissville; a step-daughter, Christine Gail Compton of Front Royal and five stepgrandchildren. A graveside service was held Thursday, Dec. 3 at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Fletcher officiating. Pallbearers were Jimmy Weakley, Roy Weakley, Raymond Hitt, Robert Seymour, Robert Weaver and Walter Pickel. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Forest Grove Baptist Church. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. John Johnson John Othell Johnson, of Boston, died Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Survivors include his wife, Viola Johnson; four daughters, Arlene Jones of Sterling and Carolyn (Pat) Bowles, Ann Johnson and Delores Wilson, all of Culpeper; eight sons, Stacey Johnson of Manassas and Bruce Johnson, Brian Johnson, Charles Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Robert Johnson and James Johnson, all of Culpeper; The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Horn of Thoughtful Service’ Phone 825-2361 , Culpeper For Your Convenience 1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS 1 SPOTLIGHTED < News Dealer of the Month I GAYHEART DRUG STORE 101 E. Davis Culpeper, VA (7020 825-3600 Hours Mon-Fri - 7:00AM to 7:30PM Sat-7:00 to 6PM Sun-9:00AM to 2:00PM Here's A Great Place to Pick Up the Current Issue of Rappahannock's Premier Source for News! Pictured above is Richard Lee, owner of Gayheart's Drug Store for the past 3 years. Gayheart Drug Store has been in business in Culpeper since 1928, and has carried the Rappahannock News for over 25 years. Richard's friendliness and that of his employees is one reason that this store has been chosen as the Spotlighted News Dealer for the month of December. When you stop in to buy the Rappahannock News or the Fauquier Times-Democrat, be sure to say "hello" and congratulate Richard or any of the friendly folks who work for him. Be sure to allow time for a visit to their fantastic soda fountain. &appafjannock Jletos five sisters, Frances Williams and Otelia Triplett, both of Culpeper, Mable Thomas of New Brunswick, N.J., Pauline Culbreath and Martha Johnson, both of Washington, D.C.; two brothers, Frank Johnson of New Brunswick, N.J. and Eugene Johnson of Culpeper; 25 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and a beloved friend, Susie Hunter. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his son, John Johnson Jr. and two granddaughters. A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 7 at Good Hope Baptist Church in Norman with the Rev. Hugh R. Wilson of Culpeper officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Lynwood Atkins Lynwood Atkins, 70, of Winchester, died Saturday, Dec. 5 at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, W.Va. The funeral was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Jones Funeral Home in Winchester by Dr. Donald J. Campbell. Burial was in the Sperryville Cemetery. Mr. Atkins was born June 17, 1922, in Sperryville, the son of the late Charles and Dassie Frances Woodard Atkins. He Was a driver for the Wilson Trucking Co. and the Clowser Mayflower Movers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Winchester-Frederick County Unit, 319 Bellview Ave., Winchester, Va. 22601 or the American Heart Association, Winchester-Frederick County Unit, P.O. Box 525, Winchester, Va. 22601. Mae Pullen Mrs. Claudia Mae Pullen, 79, of Washington, died Monday, Dec. 7 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Pullen was born May 23, 1913 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Oscar and Ida Askew Keyser. Mrs. Pullen is survived by a son, Romie Kyle Pullen of Glen Burnie, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Ralls and Mrs. Savilla Mae Huff, both of Washington; two step-sons, Clyde Pullen of Sperryville and Russell Pullen of Washington; a step-daughter, Mrs. Alice Beahm of Washington; a sister, Mrs. Belle Mozingo of Reva; a brother, Silas Keyser of Culpeper; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pullen was preceded in death by her husband, Romie Branson Pullen. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 with funeral services at 2 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper. The Rev. Ernest Cornwell will officiate and interment will be in the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers are Glen Pullen, Danny Pullen, Kenny Pullen, Edward L. Pullen, Tony Huff, Edward J. Pullen, John Clark and David L. Pullen. ►Park From Page B-l map showing all the parcels in the original proposal. Gilbert Berry also grew up in the land that is now the park. He lived in the Hazel, the land between Hazel Mountain and the Skyline Drive. His family left in the 1920s, before the park was established, but he still likes to go hiking in the area where he grew up. He noted that many of the old stone and mud chimneys still stand. He brought an old rocking chair. The rockers were worn down from the constant rocking of wood on wood. 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I 1 J Antiques ft Collectibles i Madison Antique CenterVlrgtnia's finest center. Give antiques because their unusual! 2 miles south Madison, next to Ford dealer. Open 10:00a.m. • 5:00p.m.; Sunday 12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.; closed Wednesday. (703948-3428). Persian Silk Rug: Museum quality, 9 Vi feet round 850 knob per Inch. $35,000/ negotiable. 703638-3045. 8PERKWIULE ANTIQUE MARKET Open Friday - Monday 10a.m. - Span. • Antiques eBooks e Collectibles • Glass e Frames • Evening Purses e Collectible Artwork e CM War Prints We buy, sett and take consignments For Information cal 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Announcement* 3 Attention Hunter*: The Property of Sutton House Too, 28 acres, on Route 707. Slate Mills, Va. la posted. no Hunting rermlted. ^FAIRYTALE XMAS* Candlelight Bed and Breakfast Tour. A Victorian Christmas. Five establishments. $10/ person. Special packages. Refreshments. December 12 A 10. 703-743-1404. Building 4 Materials Pioneer Steel Bulldlngs*24X30X10 $3,528.00 *30X39X10 $4,054 00 •36X80X12 $6,862.00 •40X75X12 $8,895.00 •50X100X14 $13,595.00 •100X10OX16$26,475 00 Ail sizes avsllable. Ministorages expertise Call Today: 1-800-637-5414 Auctions a Saturday, Dec. 12,1992 II A.M., RAIN OR SHINE BURTON DIXON FARM, 13121 Carriage Ford Road, Nokeevllle, Va. To MtUc EtUlt of Barton Dixon al Abaatok Aoctfon. iUttiUKGb to Nokmviik,Va.,Rt. 28 to (raffle light East, on Rtzwatcr Drive, 9/10miku> Ada Rood, IU.646,right past Brentwood School, follow Aden Road l-l/10milc to Carriage Ford Road, right 2^0 mik to auction on right. LH. 384 Diesel 4-Wheel Drive Tractor w/front end loader (1443 houn) Cue 930 Comfort King dieoel trader John Deere 2240 diesd tractor w/front and loader Oliver diexl tractor (not naming) Case m. 3640 round baler (A-1 condition) NH. 273 Haylmer baler McCormic 45 hay baler Nil. 488 Haybine 9 fool Nil. 136 hay tedder Nil. 238 RoU Bar hay rake DeutzADaSM33dac mower Nil. 430 Sickle Bar Mower Sidewinder model 72 rotary cutter Danuaer port driver MD3 Danuecr poll bole digger 13* 2-bottom plow, (3-point hitch) Rear mount leeder (3-point hitch) Rear mount acoop (3-point hitch) Jet wire roller (3-point hitch) Wagon naming gear 16 £ landex-axle Tag-Along low -boy trailer 16 ft. Tandem-axle Tag-Along flat-bed trailer York 55 Rear Made (3-point hitch) Approx. 20 bale feeder, A mineral feeder, A lick tanka 32 (L grain elevator w/eketrie motor Hydraulic pull-type diac Cooatto w/ekdric ipirlirf P.T.O. chipper Vue, 5 Several chain aawi Bwh Hog hythauBc wood apliacr Lot mechanic', took; lot cwpantt's took; let farm took (aomeoid) Aluminum ext laddwa The Changer, Bubbkbaianoar A otar Iks took Lot cedar fence poet, Approx. 150 roll, faeque hay A Approx. 400aquans bake mixed bay, Several bek mean DONT MISS THIS AUCTION! MR. DIXON LIVED ON THIS FARM FDR MANY YEARS. AND ACCUMULATED LOTS MISC. MERCHANDISE TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION! Ownera: Geraldine Dixon Terms: Caah ® Lunch Served Business B Opportunities MEDICAL BILLING EMC-America electronic insurance claims processing for medical practitioners. $30,000 parttime to over $80,000 full time. Investment $5930 plus PC. For information by mail call 816-2839975. WoMf Tannins Bads- New commercial-noma unita from $190. Lamps, kMona, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today free new color catalog. 1-800-228-6292. firewood IB ★FIREWOOD* Quality & Select Ajed Oak t Other Mixed Hardwoods Great Winter Specials! SI 20 A Cord, Cut, Split A Delivered most area! ItHeat For Cheep!! 703-988-3718 Locust Firewood and posts lor sals. Seasoned. Will deliver. Call 703-6753272 after 5pm. Firewood. $95/ cord. 703987-8796. Oarage/ 16 Yard Sales Flea Market - Indoor/ Outdoor. Warren County Fair Grounds, Front Royal, Vs. Rt 522. Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm. Shop lor Christmas. New and Used Items. Information 703635-5827 or 837-2274. Garage/ 16 TardSalea ★ GREAT $$$ ★ Mary's Thrift Shop. Rt. 211, Sperryville. Open 125pm Saturday, 10-4pm Sunday. Quality used clothes, household Items, books, glassware, & Christmasitems. Moving Sale Antiques, kitchen Items, garden tools, collectibles, too much to mentlonlll 12 Smith Street. Old town Warrenton (behind Napolean's Restaurant), Saturday, 12/12, 8am-2pm. Giveaways 18 ★ MIXED BEAGLE * Giveaway - Muat Find home with room to run. 2 year old dog with good attitude 703-771-1838. Holiday 21 Shopper FARFELU VINEYARD During December At The Winery 15% Off All Wine BM.StMWaat.ldl 27. Vast ea RtM7, 12* 703-364-2930 Instruction 28 Become a Paralegal Attorney instructed, home study, established 1870. Free catalog 1-600-6082555, Southern Career Institute, 164 W. Royal Palm, Boca Raton, Florida 33427. Auction* a ESTATE AUCTION FRIDAY EVENING, December 11, >1 the gallery Rt 211, Amtaville, beginning at 6 pm. in cue of very inclement weather, call ahead for pouiblc rescheduling to Friday, December II) Were moving household fumishinp and accentmea from a home in Front Royal to our gallery - we ll have lou of intriguing merchandise to offer! FURNITURE: Small walnut waihitand w/mirble top, drawer over 2 doom; very pretty walnut weshsiand, I drawer over one •half; handpainted iwan tamp table; mahogany liquor cabinet; 4drawer mahogany cheat; 4 Clore walnut chain; walnut drop leaf gateleg table; old Magnavox console stereo (very nice small cabinet); china cabinet; custom-made Queen Anne-nylc dining table wAwo leaves, end and coffee tables of wood and brasa; modern rolltop desk; unique old woven rocking chaise lounge; several sea of interesting nesting tables; beautiful Queen Anne sofa; old bowfrom shaving stand w/glass pulls and bun feet; 6 old Adams chain from England; modern pine cheil on cheat; pr. 1 drawer walnut night stands; lots interesting old chain-singles mid sets; full size bed in good condition; etc ART: Old oil of pansies in a deep Eastlakc-stylc frame, signed ‘Funic E. Martin* under frame; matted and framed, signed and numbered Maynard Reece limited edition print; signed and numbered John C. Green malied/fhmcd ltd. edition print; etc. (some art carries very reasonable reserves.) PORCELAIN: R. S. Prussia moose bowl; Lenox; Meakin Tee Leaf; Lknoget; old pilchen, washbowls; collection of birds; Jim pu— bottles; collector plates (Jeffcnon Pewter, also); etc., etc OTHER COLLECTIBLES AND ITEMS OF INTEREST: Sterling nd ailvcrplatc; old buttons; frames; matchbooka; Schsbcliu 1902 Mallard Baltimore Rye ‘Sunrise on the Chesapeake Bay" tin sign; lard press; Raggedy Ann cookie jar, ctc„ etc. Jackatope; Bearskin Ruga w/Heads; Fox; Pheasants; (taxidermy) HOUSEHOLD: Lou Corning A other cook wire; dishes, glassware; cookbooks; Ken more sawing machine; etc., etc WORKSHOP: Craftsman drill press; I lomelne 3500w. generator, BA D6* bench grinder. Row! vise; shop vac; lou tools and much, much more! TERMS: Cash, or check w/ID No smoking in Gallery. Bill Payne Auctions, Inc. Rt. 1 (fox 1095, AmUsvttl*. VA (703) 937-4142 Galltry (703) *75-3779 • VA.A.F. »330 Instruction 25 Become a Veterinary assistant/ animal cars special i s t Home study. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Ga. Exciting careers tor animal lovers. Free fact-tilled literature package. 800- 362- 707 Dept. CM738. team Bookkeeping/Accounting Home study program. Over 80,000 students trained successfully. Two calculators included with course. P.C.O.I. Atlanta, Qa. 800362-7070 Dept. AP738. Lost 41 And Found Found: Beagle Pup, 4 to 6 months old. Call to Identity. 703-937-6038. Loot Dog - Airedale Black Lab. Red collar, South Carolina tags. Scrabble/ Boston area, last seen November 28th. 703-9379646. Misc.for 42 Sale/Rent QE, Large white chest freezer, excellent, $150. 703-987-8781. OM Photographs copied. Reasonable prices. Call Cindy Mahan, 703-6753837. Pentax ME 35 MM Motor dlrve, pentax flash AF280T, auto focus lens 35-70 zoom (F2.8) dial data back. $250. Call David 703-430-9611. Mac. for 43 Sale/Rent Pantax LX wtth auto winder, dial data back, extra view finder (FC-1), Vivttar 283 Flash, Lenses Included; sigma 39-80 zoon (F3.5), Pentaz 60 mm (FI .2), Pentax rear converter (2x), Pentax 200 mm (F2.5), Sigma mini wide (F 2.8) plus access. $1,000. Call David L. 703-4309611. *POOLS* Plan Now To lump Into A New POOL In The SPRING!! Certified MEDALLION Pool Dealer In Your Area CAUHowronnn tonsmiAim Savings Proas 80% to 10% Building QUALITY Pools For Over 30 Years! Call Greg or Jeff 703-955-3718 financing Available Printing Equipment Mutttllth 1250, 10x 15 press. Needs some work - $175. Davidson Model 600 single color 12x18 press/ receding stacker; excellent condition - $1,200. MBM Guillotine type cutter. New condition/ extra blade. Will cut 17x22 sheets. Negotiable. Steve, 703-687-5710. 41 Lost ft Found Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: S:30a.m.-3:00p4». Sttardar I0s00a.m.-4:00p.m. Lost Animals • Coilic, 1 year old female, wh/bl, with tan feet, name ia Tina • Beagle croas, 2 yr. old male, all wht, weighs 30 Iba, wearing red collar, loat on Rt. 626, Castlcton. • Beagle, 2 yr. old female, blk/wht/8c bm, name u Dixie, loat on Rt. 522, Spenyvilk, reward. ' • Coonhound, 8 mo. old female, brown head, black belt on back with red bone spot* on leg*, lost on Rt. 729, Ben Venue. • Siberian Husky, 2 yr. old male, grey/black/8c wht, name ia Smokey, lost on Rt. 628, Foddcrstack Rd., Haa blue eyes. • Golden Retncvcr, 8 mo. old female, name ia Beethoven, wearing a royal blue collar, loat on Rt. 626, Castlcton. • Beagle, 1 yr. old male, multi-colored, lost on Rt.637 near Flint Hill Shelter Located U.S. 211 onto 639 Amissville, Virginia 47 WANTED U.VA. Alumni To Jota taTteFu Of The SkytliM Chapter •Activities •Fellowship •Socials •Sports Outing! Get Involved! CAU HCLSN 0* CiCIl 9KAW MX MOM INfORMATION AT 703-987-5048 Misc. for Sale/Rent 42 Office Desks, Metal, $20; Miscellaneous other $10 each Benefit A.V.F.D, contact Paul at 703-937-5205. Peggy at 937-4577 or C.Q. at 703-937-5647. For Sale: Wards wood burning cook stove. $50. Call 703-675-3608. ★ STEAM CLEANERS ★ Used Steam Cleaners and pressure washers. 1-800488-3666, or 703-6873666 Ask for Jerry. 8oa'a-Soa’e-8Da's. Winter Inventory- blemish sale. Act now, one time factory direct offer will save you $1,000's. Quality guaranteed. Layaways. Call today 1-205-486-7919. We Buy and Pickup used furniture, antiques, collectibles. glassware, jewelry, coins and households. Culpeper Auction House, 703625-9061. Miscellaneous 43 Wanted Donate Your Car, truck, motorhome, boat, real estate, stamps, coins, collectibles, to Foundation Serving the Blind. I.R.S. tax deductible. Free Towing; Need not run. 1 -800-3265922. Mobile Homes 44 Sale/Rent For Bale/ Rent - 1964 Fairmont, 14x70, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, large kitchen and living room, oarden tub, separate (Shower, 10x12 deck, will sell for payoff or will consider renting at $540/ month. Excellent references. security deposit required. 703-439-3257. Equipment For Bale: Lanier Copier, Model 6213. Perfect condition. like new. $1500 Cash. Call 703-437-5343. Printing Equipment Multillth 1250, 10x15 press. Needs some work - $175. Davidson Model 600 single color 12x16 press/ receding stacker; excellent condition - $1,200. MBM Guillotine type cutter. New condition/ extra blade. Will cut 17x22 sheets. Negotiable. Steve. 703-687-5710. 47 Personal* ADOPTION Devoted happily married couple wishes to adopt white newborn. Strong family values. Expenses paid. Confidential. Call collect 703-341-2742 Adoption: Childless white couple, happily married and secure, wishes to adopt newborn to share our • loving home. Medical/ legal expenses paid. Call Robvn/ Jim collect 703-912-6058. ★ ADOPTION ★ Loving, Christian Couple unable to have children want to give newborn a good home. Can pay medical and legal expenses. Call us toll free 1-800-8454950. American Retfrement Homes $1,000 + . Includes room, board, utilities, 24 hr. nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, VA Beach, Clifton Forge, Emporia, South HIM, Tappahannock, Portsmouth, Gloucester, VA., also Pensacola, FI. 1-800999-6637. Christian Singles: Local worldwide- phone, mall. Introductions, text. Find Love, dstlng, marriage, meaningful companionship the sensible way. No fees. Donations only, free brochure, samples; 1-800323-8113 ext. 381 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American Incorporated Support Group. 2nd Monday, monthly. 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m., Loudoun Hospital Center, Conference Room #3. Genealogy Program for IBM/ compatible PC's. Organize family tree. Display ancestors, immediate family, descendants. Display, print, exchange files. Call 703-430-8360. Heartland- Holiday, oldfashioned candlelight weddings. Mountain chapel overlooking river. Near Gatiinburg. Everything provided. Accommodations. Romantic carriage ride. No test/no waiting. Charge cards accepted. 1-800-448-VOWS. Services - 54 Home Improvement Let Us Get Your Old Or New Horn* Ready For Winter With: BLOWN CELLULOSE INSULATION EFFICIENT STORM DOORS A WINDOWS Free Estimates St Free Energy Evaluations Fauquier Enterprises Dara OteflM, PrcsMcat 703-788-4602 Call Us For All Your Remodeling, Electrical, Painting, Roofing St Carpentry Needs!

Personal* 47 • 'National Association for the Mlf-employed Finally, affordable, cost-effective hospital insurance*. Self employed/ small busi. nesses. Additional 140 'benefits. Call today. 1-800828-4672. (Underwriter PFLUfo) Past Uvea, soul travel, and draams are three ways soul laams spiritual lessons. Free brochure. Qive soul travel exercise. Call Eckankar, religion of the light and sound of God. 1-800-782-4888, Dept. 628 8 In glee: meet single people throughout rural America. Confidential, reputable, established plan. Free deCountry Connections Newsletter, PO Box 406 Superior. NE 68978. Pets 80 :ine: promotes healing 6 hair growth to mange and hot spots on dogs & horses without steroids. At Southern States. Wanted: Cham link dog kennel (fencing). Please cat 703-729-0042. ★XMAS PUPPIES* Golden ftetrlever pupa AKC. Just in time for Christmas. Parents on premises. $300-8360. 703937-4586 leave message.. Rec. Equip/ 51 Boats & Access. . For Sato: 189118’6" Astro . Bass Boat, Mercury XR4 '150, Motorguide Brute Trotting Motor, Drive on traitor with spare, 2 depthfind. ers, built-in battery charger, . Jackptate, hot foot, batte, 'ries, full Ripping deck, garage kept. $12,900. Mika ' Day 301-540-6036, Eve- nings 703-336-4603. Services - 52 Business Apple True Construction Renovations - Additions Home Inspection Project Management Lie. #009967 Robin Day 703-987-8009 ' Holiday Overload? Let us help you with your housecleaning. Reliable and reasonable. Call 703-987' 9545, leave message. Chimney Sweeping Refining •ft/MtlMrtftaWa Full insured 703-675-3508 PULLEN'S EUCTnCAUPUWBMQ StatoUcmNd l*m> ai Old Work Pumps & Waterheaters In Stock - Installation Free Estimates on new Work 703-675-3249 EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Rl-211, 1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, Va. 703-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Services - Farm S3 Equina behavior Modification specializing in problem horses One day sarvice. Lasting results.Nervous, vicious, stubborn, rearing, kicking, buckers, bad loaders. Red Revelle, 703/672-0724. * GIFT IDEA ★ Just In Time for Christmas. Mountain Spring Stable is Now offering gift certificates for riding lessons and trail rides. Afl ages and experience levels welcome. Please call 703967-9545 for more Information. Horae Care • Feeding - Grooming, ridden and trained. Reasonable rates, professional service. 703937-9646 Steve. ★HORSE DENTISTRY* Equine Dentistry Rk* Green, E O T. Reasonable rataa. 24-hours a day, 703347-0902, Warrenton. Hoof trimming and horse training. Prompt, proteasional service. 703-9379646, Steve. Services* 54 Home Improvement 4 ReflnlsMng hardwood floors. Reasonable ratee. Call Roger 703635-2668. Convalescent Aids Loaned free of charge - wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. from Rappahannock Loan Closet 703-907-0946 703-675-3601 703-937-4410 703-673-37*5 MMKary Retiree. Champus supplement will pay the 25% allowed, plus 100% of all excess charges. For brochure call 1 -800-6272824 ext. 259 We buy mortgagee and Trust Deeds. Did you ssN Property? Receiving Payments? Why Walt' Fast. Cash Now! Any size - Nationwide. Great Prices. Can 1-800-659-CASH (2274). Mortgages Buyers of America. Tributes 8c Thanks 87 As s Fa that you wars the best Tea taeght as to laata hoai our ■pirtaacss. You taught us to ha Mr aad to always share, aad to 8e tat we corid Ieoh aad he proud et You felt that edecatloa, hard work, aad trust to Cod could totag aaythtog wtthto reach. You sB Bee to the of the hrthstouadsttouyoulsM. Rentals- 60 Apartments Amluvllle Area. 1 bedroom, living room with fireplace, kitchen, bath, electricity furnished. Available January 1st. $350. 703-937-5670. * AVAIL NOW ★ Apartment for rant in Sperryville. $400/ month, utilities Included. References and security deposit required. Call 703-987Rentals- 63 House Amlssvllle 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Available January 1st. References, lease, security deposit required. $695. Daytime 703-6757171, Evenings 703-6753670. Near Harpers Ferry, WV, 14 miles West of Leesburg. 3 bedroom rancher, 2 bath, 1 car garage, large deck on rear overlooking Shenandoah River, great view. CAC, kitchen appliances, washer/ dryer. Water, sewer, garbage, gas heat, electric, cable furnished. Use of inground pool included. $750/ month plus deposit. 6 month lease. References. No pets. Call 304-725-7661 after 5pm. Houae for rent in the Washington, VA area. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, $650/ month. Security deposit required. Call 700-636-9965. Shenandoah Shores House with Overview, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, full basement, washer/ dryer hook-up. Available immediately. $475/ month. 703636-8546. House Rental - Delaplane area. 3 bedroom stone farmhouse, easy access I66. oarage/ storage building. $800/ month plus security deposit 703-364-3631 364-2295/ 703-937-4461. Rappahannock County Washington. Va - 3 level, 3 bdrm , 3 bath contemporary Wrapped by deck, lake on 3 sides Mountain views. Private but convenient. $850_per month. Call evenings Eileen M. Day. Realtors 703675-3843 Rentals - 64 Office Flint Hill 2-room office with bath and small kitchen, carpeted. and partially furnished, $340/ month. Daytime 703-675-7171; evenings 703-675-3670. FOR RENT Old Town WarrcntOB 2 Office Suit* $300per month Short or Long Term nmm.immMim or Call for more information T3-347-4*** Rental!/ Site 67 Vacation Myrtle Beach 4 day Winter oolt special, $100. Vacaflon rates available. Winter rentals from $400/ month. Ocean tront condominium resort; many amenities. For more information.- 1-800449-5653. Rentals 68 Wanted Rental wanted In Fauquier County. Call 349-9141. Real Estate- 71 For Sale Another offering by H.U.D. • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 6 acres with attached garage. Rt. 637/ Sumerduck. $112,500 (03962) NV MLS N343458. Homestead Properties. 703-635-7157. Charlotte County- excellent cattle farm. 382 acres with bams, silos, and wed, 1 mile road frontage, several streams, 250 acres open. Owner financing. 804-223-8422. Chester Qap - Farmhouse 2/3 bedrooms, bath, some pine floors, 1 9 acres, outbuildings Needs T.L.C. $52,000. Piedmont Realty, 703-825-9300, Charlotte A. Corbin, 703-825-8828. Completely Finished Homes: built on your lot. No money down. Builder participation with closing costs. Thirty plans to choose from. Ten-year H.O.W. warranty. Singledigit financing rates. Call American Family Homes. Richmond. 1-800-4687310, or Fredricksburg 1-800-468-7320. Condo/ Apartment For Sale - 2 bedroom, 1 bath • terrace level. Ceiling fans, Rolladen blinds, unlimited 9 hole golf included. Large pool, 2 clubhouses. Walk to bank, shopping. 15 minutes to beach-front. Located in Stuart, Florida. 55 or older only. $40,000. Please call (407) 2860520. Manassas - $112,980. Family Magnitude. Know your neighbors in this sumptuous 4 level, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath town home Let your eyes decide. Spend a little for a lotlll Call 703-471-0440. Rappahannock Co. - Cedar siding rambler, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with flue and woodstove, country kitchen, 5 wooded acres. $99,000. Piedmont Realty. 703-825-9300, Charlotte A. Corbin, 703825-8828. Real Estate - 72 Owner Leesburg/ Oakvlew - 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape Cod, eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets, separate dining room with chairrail, central air. $134,900. 703-7778154. Sperryvllle, Va.: 3 bedroom, 2 bath (large master bedroom), approximately 1700 square feet, wraparound porch, inground swimming pool, separate office building, detached garage, 1.8 acres, extremely beautiful views, possible owner financing. $127,500/ best offer. 703987-8014. Real Estate - 74 Wanted We Pay Cash for deeds of trust or mortgage notes secured by real estate. First or second trusts Quick settlements. Call Todayl Cambridge Investment, 703662-2300. Legal 80 Notices BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS COUNTY COURTHOUSE WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA 22747 VARIANCE APPLICATION PURSUANT TO Section 12.1-10 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 23, 1992, at 9:00 am. at the Courthouse on Gay Street in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: VARIANCE #92-12-01 Application by John & Helen Dixon (Tax Map 42, Parcel 70; zoned “A" Agricultural) for a Variance from the pond set-back requirement contained Section 6.2 (24) of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County. Specifically, to construct a pond such that land will be disturbed within one-hundred feet of the neighboring property. The normal pool of the finished pond will be one-hundred feet or more from the neighboring property Variance allowed under Section 12.4 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. BY: JOHN W. MCCARTHY ZONING ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 1282196 Automobiles - 84 1983 LTD station wagon, 6 cylinder, 70.000 actual miles. Asking $1,250. 703-675-3291. Automobiles • 84 Toyota Camry LE, 1989 V-6. Automatic, full power - windows, doors, sunroof, etc... Am/ fm stereo cassette. Excellent condition! $9,950. 703-777-4749. Tracks- 85 For Sale ★ GREAT DEAL! * Chevrolet 1990 Tahoe Package! 4.3 fuel injection. V-6, automatic, a/c, am/ fm cassette, camper top. 85,000 miles. $4,500/ negotiable. Call 703-7771111 ext. #366 or 1-304725-0694, leave message or ask for Wayne or Donna. 1965 Ford F350 ton, 360 motor, 4 speed transmission $800/ or best offer Call 703-987-3103. Nissan '85 Pickup, long bed, automatic, good condition, $2500 703-9374280 Mechanic’s 88 Delight 1981 Dal sun 200SX Automatic, good for parts or restoration. Many new parts, water pump, battery, shocks, starter, good tires, AM/FM, body fair, needs work. 98,000 miles. $400./ offer. 703-777-7526 after 6:00pm Parts and 88 Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Usad parti lor cars and trucks Soma now parts Motor* tonsmliolsno and potto biotoltod (If purctiaood Iwro) Ovar 2,000 can and Injcka ai alt tones. Wo Ouyontf Sod running cwoond lucks. Opt* 7 <Uyi, Mm-&u at Smdtyd-S lMato0n.SS.lmlM pM Cutpopor High Sdwnl. 825-2571 Employment 90 Services Would you Ilka to earn up to $339.64 per week working at home? We can show you how. Call today. (410)637-5298 ext. V-113 Ami Mgr. ★JUST DO IT-* Seeking several individuals I can train to help run my business. Must like people & challenges Great $$$. NO EXP. NEC. CaDMs.MHiat 703/450-5*41 GARDENER/ GROUNDSKEEPER Year round. Experience preferred. Phone between 4 & 6 PM. 703/364-3290 Interior Decorater Full/part-time, will train. Call 703/987-9432. PHONE REPS NEEDED Growing charity seeks individuals to represent our organization on an automated dialing system. Located in Warrenton. Salary plus bonuses. Monday thru Friday, 3-11:30pm. Only responsible individuals need apply. Please call: (703)347-0350 for interview RESIDENTIAL AIDE Hourly position. 8 hrs/wk.; some weekends. Duties include providing living skills training & supervision ot consumers w/mental retardation. Exp. with MH/MR populations helpful. Hiring Range: $6.05-$6.81/hour. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 12/18/92 to Personnel, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. I Receptionist FUN THAT'S RIGHTI YOU CAN make good money & enjoy your career. Immed mgmt. & asst. mgmt. tor those w/a great attitude. Sharp In appearance & sincere desire to succeed NO EXP NEC. CaH Keriat 703/450-5941 Drlwrs: start 24 cents-26 cents. Earn to 30 cents, home regularly, free medical/dental. retirement, $1.000 tarp pay, safety bonus, conventional. Require 23 yrs & 1 yr OTR. Homady Truck Line 1 -800343-7989 Drivers take charge-of your career and your life. Drive for J.B. Hunt and earn top pay and benefits. We pay tor your OTR experience up to $0.28 per mile. 1-800-2JB-HUNT EOE/Subjecdt to drug screen. Driver* (truck)- Tanden Dump Earn up to $12.7! per hour- must have drrviru experience. CDL, DOl physical and clean driving record Contact: J B Shot well & Son. Sterling. Va 703-450-2340 Collection* STATE TAX FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Location: Harrisonburg, VA Opportunity to use your knowledge of collections techniques & experience in the area of delinquent taxes. Involves personal contact with taxpayers, investigates indebtedness & payment resources, initiates liens, etc., to ensure payment. Audits small businesses to determine extent of tax liability. Advises businesses on tax related matters. Qualifications include: Working knowledge of business math; bookkeeping/accounting principles. Some knowledge of types of business entities. Alpha & numeric keyboarding skills to include CRT & PC. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial/ technical information, form conclusions & resolve problems concerning tax liability & ability to pay; work independently (research, investigation & negotiation); communicate effectively verbally & in writing. Preferred Education/Experience:' Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of six semester hours in accounting. Work experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or a similar fiscal area, which involved calling on & dealing with accountants, bookkeepers, credit managers, loan officers, financial counselors, or similar business representatives. Please indicate on application the number of semester hours in accounting completed &/or provide college transcript. This position will serve the areas of Fauquier, Culpeper & Rappahannock Counties. Will be required to provide own transportation in order to travel extensively within assigned geographic area on a daily basis. Mileage reimbursement according to Virginia Travel Regulations. Salary range is $21,501 - $32,829. Indicate position #C0222. The selected.applicant will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation outside of normal working responsibilities. To be considered, submit a completed state application Form 10-012 (required) to Department of Taxation, Employee Relations Office, P.O. Box 1461, Richmond, VA 23212. Deadline for receipt of application is 5:00pm, December 18, 1992. Resume' may accompany application but will not substitute. 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Call today and ask your Arcom Ad-visor to put an AD POPPER in your next adl 1 -800-852-4797 Arcom Classifieds Loudoun Timet Mlrror*Reston Tlmes*HemdonTlmet •Vienne Times*Chantilly Times•Centrevllle Timet •Eastern Loudoun Timet*Fauquier Times Democrat •Clarke Courter*Front Royal Newt‘Rappahannock Newt SECRETARY I Work flexible hrs. oncall (primarily day, so me evenings may be required) in RRCSB fa' cilities in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Fauquier & Rappahannock. Must provide own transportation. Mileage reimbursement. Secretarial duties, ability to handle confidential data, good typing skills and word processing. Salary: $6.05/hr. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 12/18/92 to Personnel, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St.. Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN Positions available at residential substance abuse treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor consumer activities and ensure consumer safety. Hourly position, 7.5 hrs/wk, Fri. 4:00 pm.-Midnight. On-call positions to work flexible hours as needed. Exp in human services. $8.03/hr. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 12/18/92 to Personnel, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Truck Driver#-1 yr. exp, up to 28«/mi. to start. Choose van or flat Tuitionfree training for those w/no , exp. Great benefits. Call Poole Truck Line 1-800553-9443. Dept. AO-20. PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST Weekdays: 4:30pm-10:00pm Weekends: 8:OOam-4:00pm or 4:00pm to 10:00pm Call Bernice at 703-364-1200 Marshall Manor Assisted Using — \ -- PART-TIME TELLER Community bank seeks friendly, people-oriented candidate with strong math skills. Previous experience helpful. but will train. Some evening and Saturday hours. EOE, Send resume' to: Personnel Officer Marshall National Bank P.0. 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County churches schedule special events for holidays Black Oak Regular Baptist Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, located on Route 729 will be having their Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 18. Pastor Wayne Richards and his congregation invite the public to attend and enjoy the program as the real meaning of Christmas will be portrayed. Ami8sville United Methodist Amissville United Methodist Church will present its Christmas play entitled “The Reason of Christmas” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Bappafjannocfe offers FAX MACHINE SERVICES To send information: Any U.S. destination $5.00 first sheet $2.00 each additional sheet To receive fas Information: $4.00 first sheet $1.00 each additional sheet JUippaJannotfeJIetotf Main St. Washington. VA 703/675*3338 Fax: 675-3088 Dec. 13. The public is invited to attend. Sperryville United Methodist The Sperryville United Methodist Sunday School class will presents its annual Christmas play entitled “A Sharing Tree" at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. The public is cordially invited to attend. Washington Baptist Washington Baptist Church invites all members of the church and community to join with the newly formed Men’s Chorus for a time of music and celebration. A program entitled “Christmas: Celebration Through Music” will be presented at the church at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Carols and Christmas songs will be peformed by the Men’s Chorus, as well as carols to be sung by all. After the service, all are invited to remain for a fellowship and refreshment time in the church fellowship hall. There is no admission charge. There will be a love offering taken. The members of the Men’s Chorus hope that many will be able to join them for the fun, the fellowship, and the worship that this evening will offer. 4-H'ers may order seedlings The Virginia Department of Forestry is again supplying loblolly and white pines for forest tree plantings. 4-H’ers doing forest establishment projects may order seedlings in amounts of 25 or 50; senior members with larger areas to plant may order multiples of 100. Delivery will be made for planting in Spring 1993. The seedlings must be planted for future forest cover; no ornamental or yard trees. Plantings should: (1) emphasize good forestry practices; (2) meet known country and state plantings needs; (3) stabilize a serious erosion problem; (4) become a community 4H club’s Christmas tree project; or (5) become future forest products. Urban plantings must be planned so the trees are cared for as planted and into the future. Parents and 4-H’ers should plan needs and order the seedlings on the 4-H Tree Seedling Order Form available from the Extension Office. All orders must be submitted by Dec. 15. For further information or to receive an order form, contact the Extension Office on Gay Street or call at 675-3619. ^^ Choose & Cut . iChristmas Trees ^ Spring Hill Tree Farm; ► Specializing in White Pines , ^ ** Wreaths J* Complementary Cookies and Cideh ^hee &AUcOieiti Grace & Jack Boehm 703-987-9414 From Warrentoiu Take 211 Wcat for 25 mile*. Look for Rappahannock High Scho on left. Continue ▼« mile to Route 622. Turn right on 622Tami ia one mile on rigl exchange wilt be closed on the 22nd and resume on the 29th. For Further Information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55 WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ' ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help yoi| plan your entire wedding. &appaf)attnock Jletotf 703-675-3338 Real Estate Directory Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Margaret C. Tibbs and others to Margaret C. Tibbs, Jackson District. Gift. Sarah C. Williams to George N. Williams and wife .718 acres, Wakefield District. Gift. Jacqueline M.. Eastham and husband to William G. Eastham Jr., 7.1 percent interest, 106.945 acres, Jackson District. Gift. Jacqueline M. Eastham and husband to Lizzie H. Eastham and others, 1.2 percent interest each, 269.6082, Jackson District. Gift. SAM SNEAD Call SKIPPY" GILES (H) 675-3637 (O) 635-9805 VA 1*800-292*3544 437-A South Royal Avenue Front Royal, Virginia 22630 “Your Country Connection” ••“NEW LISTING” **14.88 acres on level ground and quiet country road, with views. $90,000. •♦WALK TO SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK from this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement with front and rear deck. $74,900. ••COMPANY COMING? You will love this 3 bedroom, 3 bath rambling Ranch. All the amenities for entertaining including large dining room leading to deck overlooking in-ground pool, game room and much, much more. $159,900. THINKING ABOUT ——, SELLING?—CALI 1 ss SKIPPY GILES. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 703-987-8088 /office CASTLETON AREA 4 room dwelling on 23.5 acres, *85,500. AMISSVILLE - Barn style home, 3 bedrooms, 2V* baths, rear porch, carport, 5.7 acres, stream, pond, workshop. $165,000. Owner will finance. SPERRYVILLE - Stone and brick home, 3 bedrooms, living room w/fireplace, basement, garage, 4.62 acres. Nice view. $149,000. Listings Needed James W. Leake Jon Morgan 987-8236 987-8500 John Eubank Bud Corder 987-8146 675-3291 SPERRY VILLE, on Route 231: 136.9 acres with open fields, bold streams, mountain views, and strong spring. The bonus is a large Victorian home with beautiful interior features. Some TLC needed on the exterior. Useful bams and outbuildings. Asking $545,000. FLINT HILL: Just listed, a nice Cape Cod home in the village. It features hardwood floors, two bedrooms, two baths, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, and enclosed back porch. An additional 3 room cottage could be a lovely studio or guest home. It also features and additional lot with a stream and a large bam which is suitable for a horse. $125,000. FLINT HILL: 7.275 acres with two houses. Main house is high on a hillside with long views. The ‘Tea House” is near the road. Small fish pond. A good investment property. $155,000. FLINT HILL: A large, spacious Victorian with 10 rooms, 3 baths, and a wrap porch. In excellent condition. $235,000. HUNTLY: 25 ACRES WITH CHOICE BUILDING SITES. WOODED. $87,500. CHESTER GAP: SEVEN TWO-ACRE LOTS. Asking $24,500 each. Bj]. Realty 703-675-3414 &appafjannocfe J&eto* Classifieds 1 -800-825-4797 Rt. 522, Flint Hill 22627 CUSTOM HOMEBUILDING It isn’t always easy, and it isn't always cheap. It begins with a commitment to quality—and ends as YOUR Dream Home. After all - it's not just a home, it's YOURS. T.G. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION The Commitment Is Total Custom Homes and Renovations Class A Licensed 703-987-8043 BUYER BROKERS give clients care, diligence, obedience, accounting, disclosure, confidence and loyalty Can the seller's agent give this to you, the buyer? THE BUYER’S AGENCY INC. Washington, VA 22747 703-675-1190 David Welch Butch Zindel 703-937-5754 Buyer Broker You Are Invited! 13th Annual Christmas OPEN HOUSE at EILEEN M, DAY REALTORS The Clopton House Washington, Virginia DECEMBER 18, 1992 4:30-7t30 P.M. 675-3033 THE OLDE AND THE NEW OLDE LOG FARMHOUSE, with an even older 38.75 acres, mostly woods, MT. VIEWS, stream near Rock Mills ok Rt. 622, $180,000... NEWISH CONTEMPORARY, SOLAR, cedar siding, spacious, 4 bedrooms, well-insulated, garage, workshop, shed, 5.85 acres borders White Oak Run, near Rappahannock River, $225,000... EARTH PARCELS bordering Shenandoah Nat. Park and rivers. Call... FAUQUIER SPRINGS AREA: Nearly new split level on 14 acres in fine horsey area, garage, basement, borders Great Riin near Fauquier Springs Country Club, $195,000... TWO ACRE FARMETTE, Spacious olde remodeled farmhouse, bams, sheds, $119,000... MT. LAND at only $2,000/acre.... BAD WEATHER REPORTS are more often right than good i ones... I ROGER BATCHELDER, URTHMAN Gay St, Washington, Va. 22747 ^ 703-675-177b 703-937-1776 (res) 703-349-1776 TSxtT C3TAT6 BEAUTY ABOUNDS in Flint Hill area property 3.3 acres with easy care, decksurrounded 2 bedroom home. Ideal for week-ender. $97,500. QUAINT, COZY COTTAGE on 3+ acres. $99,000—Excellent rental property. BESSIE BELLE’S best views from 33+ treed acres. $120,000. TOWN OF WASHINGTON—Commercial, 2 buildings, double exposure. Inquire for details. Real Estate III 3 Court Row, Box 298, Washington, VA 22747 • 703-675-1373 IT] Anne Furtlck Mltzle Young fat ESS* 937-3029 675-3555 “