Rappahannock News, December 16, 1992

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Instead of closing two thirds of the Drive for six months he will close Mathews Arm Campground for the entire year, keep the historic Camp Hoover conference center closed, delay opening the campground at Big Meadow's and cut back maintenance, interpretive programs and staffing. “Money is simply unavailable to maintain the full range of services and facilities that have been traditionally offered at Shenandoah National Park,” he said. National Park Service director James Ridenour said, “Our obligation is clear in this time of fiscal limits - wre must first protect park resources and then provide for visitor access and enjoyment of those resources.” “We have made every effort to minimize effects on the visiting public, but some changes are necessary in major parks like Shenandoah if we are to meet our responsibility to assure healthy parks in the 2ist century,” he said. The park’s problems are tied di-,’ rectly to money. This year’s budget’ of $7 million is $200,000 less than last year’s and within the reduced bud-i get Wade must provide for $100,000 in mandated raises for staff. His budget is thus $300,000 less than last year’s and something has to be cut somewhere. In order to balance his budget Wade proposed last month to close the northern and southern sections of the Drive for six months, from Dec. 1, 1992, until June 1, 1993. That proposal aroused a storm of protest, especially from merchants in Front Royal. They were joined by merchants in Waynesboro and Charlottesville, who see the Skyline Drive as one of several attractions that draw tourists to their communities. Rep. Frank Wolf led the charge against the Park Service. When Wade’s latest announcement was made. Wolf responded, “I am very pleased the Park Service will keep the road open year round and has opted to exercise alternative costcutting measures to address its current budget shortfall.” The proposed reductions in service will not begin to balance the budSee Park, Page A-8 Old Rag Bulletins Spaghetti feast planned The seventh grade at Rappahannock County Elementary School will host a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 17. Income from the trip benefits the Seventh Grade’s Williamsburg trip. Prices are $6 for all you can eat; $5 for a single serving, and $3 for children 10 and under. A band and choral concert will follow the dinner. Holiday program planned The public is invited to a Christmas program presented by the students of Wakefield Country Day School at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 in the auditorium of the school at Huntly. The school closes for the Christmas holidays at noon on Friday, Dec. 18. Santa Claus is coming Santa Claus will visit the country to meet the boys and girls of our community this weekend. The Rappahannock Lions Club was so pleased that the members built a temporary shelter for Santa and his sleigh on the front lawn of the Public House in Flint Hill. All community kids are invited to meet Santa Claus in person for photo opportunities which are free courtesy of the Lions Club and to negotiate for hoped-for presents from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20. Living nativity Again this year members of Willis Chapel have organized a Living Nativity scene. It will be on display at the small barn near the Library from 6i30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec* 19. Government at a glance • Monday, Dec. 21: Public hearing on elementary school expansion, comments on school budget for fiscal year 1993-94. Rappahannock High School, 730 p.m. Town council approves lunch shop By M. SEAN KILPATRICK Rappahannock N«w» Staff Writer Although Secretary Ray Goochpleaded for “just one meeting without a discussion of street lights,” his cries went unheaded. The Washington Town. Council spent nearly two hours rehashing the street light issue at last Wednesday’s meeting after approving a request by Nicholas Raymond of Flint Hill for a special use permit. Mr. Raymond operates a small salad and sandwich delivery service in Flint Hill. He told the council he wants to move the business to Washington and set up in a small retail space in the basement of the Clopton House on Main Street. “We take phone orders and then deliver food around the area. It is a very small business aimed at the local clientele,” he said. He calls his special fare Ochs Boxes. Ed Barton, Junior Warden at Trinity Episcopal Church, questioned the capacity of the drain field that serves the Clopton House and raised the issue of parking, always a problem in that part of town. “We do not have any objection to this application,” Mr. Barton stressed, “we just want to know.” “We do not expect a lot of out-oftown traffic,” Mr. Raymond said. “We think that most people will walk to our shop.” We will probably by open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and probably halfday on Saturday, he added. Although the basement retail space has use of a bathroom, it will not be open for public use, he said. "This is nothing like a restaurant: no waitresses, no bathrooms, nothing like that,” he added. “If you haven’t tried an Ochs’ Box (Mr. Raymond’s custom box lunch) you really should,” said Nan Thomasson. “It is a gormet lunch; good food that is good Zoning laws studied By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock New* Staff Writer The Washington Planning Commission spent another one and a half hours going over the zoning ordinance and in that time decided to leave the chickens alone, leave parking requirements alone, and increase from 700 to 1,000 square feet the amount of retail space that is allowed by right in existing retail space in village mixed use and village services zones. Member Stewart Willis suggested that the ordinance contains a conflict be tween the first article, listing uses allowed by right and by special use permit, and the third article, which deals with “grandfathered” non-conforming uses. In a note to the planners he said, “The Council has consistently ruled that this section (article 3) permits the owners of buildings...to continue doing whatever they wanted to internal to those buildings, to include changes in uses of parts of the building consistent See Planners, Page A-8 for you," she said in praise of his special service. Council member Newbill Miller questioned the need for parking. “How many spaces in the (Clopton House lot off Gay Street) have already been allocated for the other tenants in the building,” he asked. “I do not have any problem with parking if they do not provide public restrooms,” he added. Mr. Raymond pointed out that his is mostly an assembly business. “1 haven’t even considered a garbage disposal,” he said. “We take orders in the morning, assemble the lunches, then deliver them,” he added. He admitted he might like to put out a few picnic tables for customers to use during the warmer months. Returning to the parking issue. Council member Mark Bailey said it is just ridiculous to have only one space. Someone has to be working there and there has to be space for customers, he added. Town Attorney Frank Reynolds See Council, I*age A-8 Life on the mountainside .... .. . ...I I—,, ... ~. * . Rappahannock News Staff Phota/Cindy Mahan Sammy and Mary Wines shovel out their driveway after 18 inches fell in Chester Gap last Thursday. / - -

Pet of the Week The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is “Lancelot" and he told Santa, “all I want for Christmas is a loving home.” I’m a one-year-old Shepherd, black/tan male, found on Route 642, Amissville. Other dogs available this week include: • Lab, one- to two-year-old neutured male, yellow, wearing a choke chain, found on Route 645. • Chow/shepherd, four-monthold male puppy, name is Clifford, brown/black. • Husky/shepherd, Blonde is a one-year-old female, creme color, found on Route 628, Washington. • Australian shepherd cross, Baby is a nine-month-old spayed female with all her shots, playful. • Hound, six- to seven-year-old male, white/tan, found on Route 663 in Flint Hill. The shelter is open from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. The lost animal registry can be found in the Classified Section of the Rappahannock News. To reach the lost and found registry, or the shelter, call 937-3283 or 937-3336. PUBLIC HEARING: COUNTY CODE ZONING & OTHER LAND USE AMENDMENTS On Monday. January 4, 1992, at 7;00 p.m., the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a Public Hearing at the Courthouse in Washington. Virginia, to consider the following: As part of the County's consideration of a recodified set of laws adopted by the County of Rappahannock (the Code of Rappahannock County), the following are proposed changes to the existing Zoning Ordinance: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment(s) Section 52-7 (regarding Family Apartments): From A., delete “800 square ft” and replace with; “1200 total square feel of combined living and storage space. Storage space shall include basements, garages. crawl spaces of S' or greater in height, and attic spaces not constructed of trusses with a pitch of 9:12 or greater. Carports shall be excluded from storage space calculation unless it is planned to close in same at a later dale; if excluded, then carports may not be enclosed later. In A., add at end of existing section: (For apartments to be constructed in existing accessory buildings, the amount of living space shall be no more than 1,000 square feet and the limitation on enclosed utility/storage/accessory space shall not apply. In no case shall accessory space be converted to residential occupancy, and the BZA is empowered to impose such conditions as will render such conversion unlikely; including, but not limited to. floor plans, means of ingress/egress, etc. , New Zoning Ordinance Section 3i-l (G), requiring a “wall check”: | Prior to inspection of groundwork plumbing or inspection of backfill Sl drain [' die, whichever is first. Owner shall present to the Building Official a wall check t prepared by a surveyor licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, showing ‘compliance with the required setback provisions of the applicable Zoning • District(s). ! Add to Section 6.2: • J 26. Home music, dance, or other performing arts studio, conditioned upon said • facility being for the use of residents and guest of the dwelling on the property, » and upon no acceptance of fees by the residents. ; Add to Section 3.3-4 T: » T Dance, Music or Performing Arts Studio, for Profit SU [in all zoning DisI tricts; site plan required). ; Add to Section 5.5-12: * A. No such studio shall be located in any structure that does not conform to the I setback requirement of the applicable zoning district. t | B. The studio shall be so designed so as to preclude the emanation of noise . beyond any property line. IC. In the Residential and Resource Preservation Zoning Districts, the use shall J be conducted in buildings with the exterior appearance of residential structures ■ and normal accessory structures. 1 Add to Section 6.6-1: , Add to Definitions Section: • PROFIT The charging of admission, fees, or rental; on a continuing or inier* millent basis. ; Amend Definition of GRADE to read as follows: GRADE The point a which the preponderance of a building's exterior walls meet the finished ground level. These amendments, if approved shall be adopted with the renumbered Zoning Regulations of Rappahannock County as Chapter 170 of (he Code of r Rappahannock. PROPOSED EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL CHANGES The Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance of the county of Rappahannock \ is proposed to be amended to comply with the minimum standards of the reI vised Erosion and Sediment Control Law of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If approved, the Ordinance shall be renumbered and adopted as Chapter 98 of the Code of Rappahannock. ALSO PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL WITH NO AMENDMENTS Chapter 5 Alcohol Safety Action Program Cfmptcr 11 Cenrta Chapter IS Election Districts [Chapter IS Emcrgenclee Chapter 22 Fire & Rescue Squads Chapter 30 Meetings Chapter 30 Personnel Policies Chapter 40 Public Welfare Board Chapter 43 Purchasing Chapter SI SoHd Waste Advisory Committe* Chapter S7 Water St Sewer Authority Chapter 71 Building Construction Chapter 74 Buildings, Unsafe Chapter 78 Cable Television Chapter 90 Discrimination Chapter 103 Fees Chapter 107 Fireworks Chapter 117 Hunting Chapter 123 Libraries Chapter 143 Solid Waste Chapter 147 Subdivision of Land i Chapter 1SS Tradesmen Chapter 162 Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 170 Zoning All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Mi:amm* m CRIME & PUNISHMENT The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County General District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 15: Tony Dove, bad check, no prosecution, $46 cost; bad check, no prosecution, $46 cost; bad check, no prosecution, $46 cost. Brandon Wayne Hudsonpillar, possess marijuana, no prosecution; drunk in public, $25/26. Bonnie Sue Baldwin, bad check, dismissed. James L. Harvey, possession of maryuana, dismissed. David Tibbs, petit larceny, no prosecution. Charles A. Stringfellow, foil to pay fines and costs, dismissed. Jean Matthias Scheeren, 69/55, $42/26. Dung Tri Troung, 74/55, reduced to 64/55, $27/26; no registration in possession, complied with law; foil to wear seat belt, $25. Sean Michael Vaughn, no operators license in possession, complied with law. Michael Edward Wood, 68/55, continued, assigned to traffic school, $26 cost. Daniel Bernard Harline, driving under influence, bond hearing, continued to Jan. 19,1993. Joseph W. Bavett Jr., 62/45, continued to June 8,1993. Charles Wilson Boyd Jr., 54/35, $57/31. Terry Dwayne Brown, 69/55, $42/26; defective equipment, dismissed; improper registration, $25/2; no registration in possession, $10/2. Elizabeth Anne McDonald, driving under influence, assigned to ASAP, operators license suspended one year, 10 days in jail suspended, $200/46. Kathryn Jean Nichols, drive sus pended, continued to Feb. 16,1993. Michael James Rawley, driving under influence, assigned to ASAP, operators license suspended one year, 10 days in jail suspended, $200/46, $150 suspended. John Kenneth Boyce, fail to wear seat belt, $25. Daniel Joseph Buckley, 74/55, $57/26. David Robert Callahan, 70/55, $45/26: fail to wear seat belt, $25. Harold Lamont Fletcher, speeding, $45/31. Joseph Ray Hale, no inspection, $15/26. Abigail S. Klock, 60/45, $45/26. Joseph Alfred Raymond LaPierre, no operators license in possession, $10/31. , Keith Merranko, 60/45, $45/26. Jennifer Lynne Moog, 69/55, $42/26. William T. Edgar Cameron Jr., refusal, dismissed. Nicholas Allyn Pifer, possession of cocaine, dismissed. Richard Wayne Stum, possession of marijuana, continued to Feb. 9, 1993; drunk in public, $15/26. Ben C. Horn Jr., improper turn (accident), $25/26, $25 suspended. Buford E. Ballard, overlength, $30/31; use radar detector, $30/2. Joel Eugene Barton, 69/55, $42/26; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Sonya Annette Boykin, fail to appear; drive suspended, $100/31. Janet Lea Brown, reckless driving (85/55), assigned to traffic school, • continued to Feb. 9,1993, $26 cost. Andrew Dean Cambern, 69/55, continued to Feb. 9,1993. John Vincent Campbell, 73/55, $54/26. Leslie Serenati Campbell, 69/55, $42/31. Jesse Franklin Cave, follow too close (accident), continued to Feb. 12,1993. Betty Ann Conrad, 69/55,.$42/26. James Robert Dodson, driving under influence, continued to Feb. 9, 1993. Albert Henry Farnsworth, defective equipment, $20/26; defective equipment, $20/2; unauthorized use of inspection sticker, $25/2; no in The Rappahannock Athletic Association would like to I thank those businesses that responded to our October! Business Challenge. We greatly appreciate your support.! SEPTEMBER SONG RETREAT HOUSE Ted & Renate Chapmen Washington, Virginia CATHERINE GOLLAHER Amissville, Virginia MOOSEHILL FARM Barney 8c Maty O’Meara Spcrryvillc, Virginia GRIGSBY AUTOMOTIVE Kerry Grigsby Washington, Virginia NOTICE OF VACANCY RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HAMPTON DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Notice is hereby given that the Hampton District representative to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission , John M. Clark, Jr., is leaving the Commission upon the expiration of his term on January 6,1993. The Board of Supervisors shall appoint a person to fill the vacancy thus created at their January 4,1993 regular meeting. The person appointed must be a resident of Hampton District, the County of Rappahannock, and be qualified by knowledge and experience to make decisions on questions of community growth and development. All qualified persons interested in the position are invited to contact Michael M. Massie, Supervisor for Hampton District, at 675-3537, prior to January 4. In addition, persons may make submission of resumes, letters of intent, or other background data to the County Administration Office, P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Second close (ISSN 1050-7655) postage paid at the Post Office at Warrenton, VA. and at additional offices. The Rappahannock News is published every Wednesday by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Rappahannock News, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. t*71>7. spection, $15/2; fail to wear seat belt, $15/2. Calvin Coleman Foster Jr., 72/55, $51/26. Michal Fried, defective equipment, dismissed. Fenton Edwin Froom Jr., 72/55, $51/31. James Stewart Hitt, driving under influence, assigned to ASAP, operators license suspended one year, 10 days in jail suspended, $200/46, $150 suspended; no inspection, dismissed; unauthorized use of inspection sticker, $25/46, $25 suspended. Allen Wesley Kibler, 74/55, $57/26. Sandra Lee Kruppenbacher, 74/55, assigned to traffic school, continued to Feb. 9,1993, $25. Ruth Mae Lahvic, 70/55, $45/26. Rodney G. Lucas, 74/55, $57/26. Kathleen Ann Mangano, 74/55, $67/26. Gabriel N. Maxey, 74/56, continued to Jan. 12, 1993. Franziska Mayer, 68/55, $39/26. Judith Zelda Miller, 69/55, assigned to traffic school, continued, $26 cost. Lester James Nelson, 71/55, $48/26. Sik Kwang Oh, use radar detector, $30/31. Darlene Kay Pullen, defective equipment (windshield), $25/31; de fective equipment (lights), $25/2. James Daniel Purvis, 73/66, $64/26. Mario Ramirez-Hemandez, 67/66, $36/31; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Daniel James Sokolowski, 69/66, $42/31. Jackie R. Sowers, no registration, $25/31; improper registration, $25/2; no inspection, $25/2; fail to wear seat belt, $26. James Edward Stephens, reckless driving (79/56), $120/31. Anthony Samson Swift, no registration, continued to Feb. 9, 1993; defective equipment, continued to Feb. 9, 1993; no inspection, continued to Feb. 9,1993. Hiroki Tarui, reckless driving (76/66), $100/26. Kathleen Maureen Uston, 70/65, $45/31. Carmen M. Vozzella, 73/55, continued to Jan. 12,1993. Jann Przybyszewski Westrup, reckless driving (80/45), reduced to improper driving, $50/26. Bert Garland White Jr., 74/65, $67/26; fail to wear seat belt, $26. Laurie C. White, defective equipment, $20/31; fail to wear seat belt, $25. Steven L. Alt, reckless driving (accident), reduced to improper accident, $50/26. County emergency log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Dec. 7:10:04 a.m., dumpster fire, U.S. 522, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 6:59 p.m., difficulty breathing, U-S. 211, Washington VFD and Sperryville VRS. Dec. 8: 10:19 a.m., illness, Route 663, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 3:24 p.m., auto accident, Route 729 and Route 640, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD. Dec. 9: 1:15 p.m., illness, Route 640, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 4:21 p.m., possible structure fire, Route 642, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD; 5:35 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 626, Washington VFD; 6:50 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 610, Chester Gap VFD; 8:33 p.m., illness, Route 610, Chester Gap VFD. Dec. 10: 5:35 a.m., auto accident, U.S. 522 and U.S. 211, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 10:08 p.m., dizziness, Town of WashingAmerican Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR \OURLIFE ton, Washington VFD. Dec. 11: 2:06 a.m., iiyury from fall, Piedmont Ave., Washington VFD; 11:31 a.m., possible broken ribs, Route 642, Amissville VFD; 11:49 a.m., public service, Route 642, Amissville VFD. Dec. 12: 10:37 a.m., furnace problem, Route 600, SperryviHe VRS and SperryviHe VFD; 11:54 a.m., chest pain, Route 607, Flint Hill VFD and • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this week: Dec. 7: alarm. Route 616, Castleton; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; fraud, U.S. 211; public service, Route 622, Harris Hollow; fish and game violations, Route 618, Wood ville. Dec. 8: traffic accident, Route 729 and Route 640; cruelty to animals, Route 626, Castleton. Dec. 9: traffic accident, U.S. 211; felony theft, Route 634, Huntly. Dec. 10: traffic accident, U.S. 522 and U.S. 211; traffic accident, Route 729; public service. Route 628, Flint Hill; property damage, Route 618, Castleton; fish and game violations. Route 729, Ben Venu6; telephone harassment, Route 749, Boston; public service, Route 666, Chester Gap; fish and game violations, Route 681. T.C. LEA, JR. Attorney At Imw, General Practice of Law ANNOUNCING OUR NEW LOCATION 306 East Piedmont Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Phone: (703) 8254)033 FAX: (703) 825-7480 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER An Ordinance Providing for the Popular Election of the Rappahannock County School Board On Monday, January 4, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA., the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall meet to consider the following Addition to the County Code: 1. Pursuant to §22.1-57.2 of the Code of Virginia a referendum was held in the County of Rappahannock, Virginia, on 3 November 1992 at which a majority of the qualified voters of the County voted to change the method of selecting school board members from appointment by the Board of Supervisors to popular election. 2. As authorized by said referendum and §22.1-57.3 of the Code of Virginia, on the date of the next regular general election at which members of the governing body shall be elected in November 1995, the first election of members of thc.school board shall be held. All 5 members of the school board shall be clotted at that time. 3. The school board shall consist of 5 members, one from each of the 5 existing election districts of Rappahannock County established for the election of the governing body. 4. Each member of the school board shall serve for a term of 4 years. Said term to commence on 1 January following the date of their election. 5. Election of members of the school board shall be held to coincide with the election of members of the governing body. This Ordinance is to make effective the referendum adopted by the Voters of Rappahannock County on November 3, 1992. All persons interested are invited to attend and to make comment. By Order of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator

% Wednesday, December 16, 1992 Volleyball team beats Brentsville in ooener Basketball team loses to Luray Down a game and a half, The Rappahannock varsity volleyball team came back to defeat the Brentsville Tigers in a thrilling match Monday night. It was Rappahannock’s opening game as the Manassas Park Tip-Off Tournament scheduled for this past weekend was postponed because of flooded streets in Prince William County. ' The first game against Brentsville was a back and forth affair until it reached 10 all, and then the Brentsville women took control and won going away at 15-11. They continued the surge in the second game as the Rappahannock Panthers seemed half asleep. But when the score reached 13-7 the Panthers finally woke up. Brentsville could not score another point as the Rappahannock women suddenly started playing heads up ball and began working as a team. They won the second game 1513 and continued to pour on the pressure in the final game, leading at one point 12-6. Then the Panthers seemed to go to sleep again. Coach Paratore called a quick time out after Brentsville scored two points and seemed poised to make another long run. Whatever he said in the team huddle, it worked. The Panthers returned to the court and shut out their opponents, to win the final game 15-8. After the game Paratore said, “This is my third yeah and this is the best team we have had. I mean this is the best 12 people we have had, not just the best six.” “I believe if we do our best and have a good time then we will win. I think this team is just learning its potential,” he said. “If we play our best and still get beat 15-0 I can’t get upset. But in the first game tonight, we weren’t playing our best, and I was a little upset,” he added. Paratore’s J. V. squad had an easier time Monday night, winning 15-7 and 15-8, as the Brentsville squad never could muster a serious threat. The volleyball team takes to the court again on Thursday at Stonewall Jackson and will be in Manassas Park on Saturday for the postponed Tip-Off Tournament, which Paratore’s squad won last year. Joining Rappahannock in the tourney will be Foresters want advice on sprays The Forest Servicethe public to comment on planned treatments to suppress gypsy moth populations next year on the George Washington National Forest. “Recent egg mass surveys indicate potential for severe defoliation in some areas of the George Washington National Forest next spring," said Jeff Witcosky, Forest Entomologist. “The gypsy moth is going to be with us from now on.” To date, the forest has experienced at least one defoliation on about 40 percent of the forest and mortality on approximately 56,000 acres. Last year, gypsy moth caterpillars defoliated about 94,000 acres. The agency is considering two different type treatments. The first is aerial application of insecticide in the spring in 15 different areas totaling 0,614 acres. The biological insecticide, Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), and the insect growth regulator insectidide, • diflubenzuron (trade name, Dimilin), are being considered for use. The George Washington National Forest is considering treatment of six recreation areas to protect them from severe defoliation .and possible tree mortality; prevent a decrease in recreation use due to nuisance and loss of shade; and re. duce the chance that visitors will ac'cidentally pick-up and transport • gypsy moths or their eggs to other I forested areas or back to their •homes. The six recreation areas are .100 lacres at Sherando Lake in Augusta •County, Va.; 800 acres at Elizabeth ’furnace, 105 acres at Little Fort and 50 acres of Powell's Fort, all in Shenandoah County, Va.; 25 acres at Storybook Trail in Page County, Va.; and 70 acres at Wolf Gap in Hardy County, W. Va. Even though large areas of the national forest will be defoliated next year, the Forest Service does not propose to treat all the general forest areas that have high populations of gypsy moths. Instead, the service proposes to treat nine areas, totaling 5,704 acres that contain high value timber. The nine areas include: 1,191 acres in the Dutchman area, 057 acres at Squirrel Gap, 446 acres on North Mountain, 407 acres on Breakneck Ridge, 242 acres at Mountain View and 128 acres on Rocky Ridge, all in Hardy, W.Va.; 1,700 acres at Haw k in Hampshire, W.Va., and 852 acres at High.Head in Shenandoah Cuonty, Va.; and 120 acres in the Cold Spring area in Frederick County, Va. The second plan is to realise a fungus capable of causing disease and death in gypsy moth caterpillars as early as next year. This fungus is native to Japan and was introduced into the United States in the early 1900s. The fungus caused major disease outbreaks in gypsy moth caterpillars in the Northeastern United States in 1989 and 1990, and in the George Washington National Forest in 1992. Although the fungus is relatively species-specific, it also may kill some species of native moths that are closely related to the gypsy moth. 1 mSo ‘Karen ‘FCorist Holiday Specials Centerpieces *20*00 & up with or without candles PoinSSttiSS All Colors Red, Pink, White, Marbled Pink and Jingle Bell (Red & White) 1 Plant (4-6 blooms).‘8.50 Silk Wreaths.*15.95 & up 2 Plants (10-12 blooms)... .'20.00 Fresh Wreaths.*22.50 & up 3 Plants (12-18 blooms)... .‘27.50 Roping Whitepine.*2.00/yard White w/Laurel '3.00/yd. Whitepine wift Hemlock '3.00/yd. Handmade Ornaments *2.50-*6 50 ea. Direct (703) 937-5572 Located at Early's Carpet, Inc • Rt. 211, Amissville, VA Free Deliviery: Culpeper, Warrenton 4 Rappahannock Counties Attention Patents 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. Manassas Park, George Mason and Brentsville. Last week’s heavy rains also played havoc with the basketball schedule. The home opener against Brentsville had to be postponed until Saturday, Jan. 16. As a result the varsity and J.V. teams opened their seasons at Luray last Saturday. J.V. coach Tim Corder was pleased with his squad, which cruised to an easy win, 76-41, behind 29 points from Andre Fletcher, who also had five assists and four steals. After three quarters Rappahannock was comfortably ahead by 4932. The fourth quarter turned into a blowout as the Panthers outscored Luray 27-9. When John Butler twisted his ankle in the second period, Jeff Holder came off the bench to score 14 points, Corder said. Raymond Williams scored 10 points and Derek Daczewitz grabbed nine rebounds, he added. Filling in at guard, Tim O’Meara really helped the team with seven assists, Corder added. If coach Corder was pleased with his opening game, varsity coach Gary Leake was not. “We led by two points at the end of the first quarter and were down by only one point at the half, and then we basically fell apart in the second half,” he said. The Panthers finally lost the game 55-68. upening night jitters were evident and the players froze up," he said. Both Luray and Rappahannock had to postpone their opening; games because of the rain and snow. Rappahannock had planned to open the season at home against Brentsville, probably the strongest team in the Bull Run District this year. “When the snow came, we were forced to go into Luray without any pre-game practice,” Leake pointed out. The Luray squad had the same problems, but, "being at home, they dealt with it better than we did on the road,” he added. “I went into this non-conference game looking, for strengths (and weaknesses but we got quite a bit more weakness than strength," Leake said. "If you looked at the scorebook, you would not suspect that we played as badly as we did," he said. “I am concerned about the lack of agressive play on both offense and defense,” he said, “and I am shocked that our overall team hustle was so much less than the hustle shown during practices and our scrimmages.” On a brighter note, Leake was pleased with the scoring punch of Michael Williams with 17 points and Kevin Jolliffe with 16. “But they were the only two on the team who scored in double figures,” he added. The two basketball squads played at Central in Woodstock Tuesday night and will Ik* at Page County on Friday before returning home to host Luray on Saturday. m ->W , B _ Rappahannock News Stall Photo/Scan Kilpatrick Lori 1 aratore jumps up to drive the ball over the net against Brentsville while setter Morgan Haye (20) and Alice Reeve look on. Rappahannock won the Monday night match 11-15,15-13,15-8. Food bank nears fund drive goal The Thomas Jefferson Area Food Bank's Fall Hands Against Hunger fund raising campaign is approaching its goal of $35,000. With less than three weeks left in the campaign, contributions have reached a total of $30,968.32. "We have high hopes of going far over our goal," said Food Bank Manager, Dan Bucca. “We originally set our goal just to meet basic operating expenses. However, exceeding that goal would allow us to advance the schedule of improvements to our new warehouse and take care of some recenty construction costs.” The Food Bank’s new facility at 5(H) Henry Avenue in Charlottesville has recently been enlarged to 4,800 square feet. In addition, a 12 x 40 foot cooler freezer combination unit 1 END-OF-YEAR SALE!! *27ie Church (Mouse Sale oil selected Christmas decorations and gilts Special Holiday Houra Open Friday-Monday, Dec. 18-21 10 a.m.-5 p.m. looking for unique gifts ? 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& m • JxappaljanmicR ^efns An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 Published Every Thursday SEAN KILPATRICK Editor ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C.WAYLAND General Manager ANN BROWN 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 - 70®, 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 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1992 Let's open our hearts Every year at this time the Rappahannock County Social Services Department collects non-perishable foods and financial contributions to make baskets for needy Rappahannock families. Last year the department filled and distributed 60 baskets. The need is greater this year and Office Manager Marie Davis would like to prepare at least 65 baskets for this holiday season. Cash contributions are especially appreciated by the Social Services staff. The money is used to buy gift certificates so that those in need can get perishable goods and toys for children. The gift certificates also allow those with special dietary needs to get the foods they need. Now that a new administration has been elected, the news media are full of stories about the improving economy. Here in Rappahannock County our unemployment has dropped to 5.2 percent according to figures provided by the state. But unemployment statistics and upbeat economic stories do not tell the whole story. Dozens of families in this county desperately need our help. It is easy to spend $20 on some soda pop, chips and dip. If only 50 families sent that same $20 to Marie Davis, she would have an additional $1,000 to help make Christmas a little less harsh for the unfortunate among us. Please make your check payable to the Rappahannock Social Services Department. The address is P. O. Box 87, Washington, Va. 22747. Send the check today or stop by the office on Gay Street. Help make “Merry Christmas” mean something. Economy vs. heritage Members of Congress get reelected by helping the citizens and communities they represent every way they can. If the whole country is a forest, then members of Congress do everything they can to protect their individual trees. They do not seem to care for the health of the forest at all. • If the forest is dying, their only concern is that their tree be the last to die. Unfortunately this short sighted, costly qutlook gets them reelected year after year so they keep at it. Rep. Frank Wolf has just added yet another “constituent services” aide to his staff, bringing the number to 19. His huge Staff works to answer our questions and meet our needs. After Watching Wolfs work over the Shenandoah National Park during the past three weeks, it is obvious that he never considered the needs of taxpayers throughout Virginia and the other 49 states. j According to a report released earlier this year by the independent National Parks and Conservation Association, the entire national park system in in peril. The repair, protection and preservation of park resources have been neglected for years. The current backlog of deferred maintenance throughout the park service is estimated at $2 billion. ; During the 1980’s the national park system doubled in size from about 40 million acres to more than 80 million. Visitation continues to grow throughout the system. Closer to home, the Shenandoah National Park is one of the most heavily used parks in the system, partly because of its great beauty and partly because it is within a day’s drive of inore than 20 million people. As a result the park has seen nearly two million visitors a year for the past several years. Yet the park’s operating and maintenance funds have been severely squeezed. The park has no special fund to replace aging equipment. The shortfall in this one area stands »t nearly $1.7 million according to the Park Association. Maintenance of existing facilities also has been short changed and the need now exceeds $7 million. Superintendent J. W. Wade has tried to balance the needs of resource protection and tourist services. Time and time again he has judged the former to be more important. The hot air generated by Rep. Wolf should be ignored. If the northern and southern sections of the park had been closed for six months as Wade suggested, fewer than 10 percent of the park’s visitors would have been affected. National parks are Supposed to be protected for future generations. We need to remember that thousands of people were thrown out of these mountain hollows 60 years ago to make this park. A cultural heritage was nearly destroyed in the process. The existing park and its cultural background are much more valuable and need more protection than the short term needs of the tourism industry in Front Royal. Rep. Wolf is so concerned about the health of his one tree, he has lost sight of the forest. Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sean Kilpatrick Deep within the Shenandoah National Park this trout stream splashes over ancient granite boulders as it flows through a hidden hollow on its way to tidewater and the Chesapeake Bay. Letters to the Editor it Youngs thanked for contribution To the Editor: We want to add our thanks to Bill and Mitzie Young and Bill and Betty Buntin for their generous contributions to the Rappahannock Country Dancers costume fund. As winners of the house decoration contest for Washington during this year’s Colonial Christmas Weekend, the Youngs and Buntins graciously donated their prize winnings of $150 to be used for the replacement and rehabilitation of the 18th Century reproduction costumes the dancers have been wearing since their first performance at the 1970 Bicentennial Celebration at Montpelier. While we’ve had new dancers over the years, the costumes have danced every year. All our performances are free to the public. For the first time this year, we are asking for voluntary donations to help in the expensive task of outfitting the dancers to keep them dancing. The generosity of the Youngs and Buntins almost doubled our costume fund, so you can see we have only just begun to collect the funds needed if we are to continue. For those in the Rappahannock community who want to add to our fund or volunteer materials or sewing assistance, please give any one of a call: Dan Beatty, Diane Bruce, Pat Davis, Ray Gooch, Arthur Neufeld, Diane Welty, Jan and Butch Zindel. RAY GOOCH Washington Library seeks holiday gifts To the Editor: Thanks are due to all those Friends of the Rappahannock County Library who have so far responded to the 1992 fund drive. The annual contributions by its friends allow the library to offer more and better services to the county. For those who have not yet responded to the 1992 drive, may this letter be a reminder that a tax free gift to the Friends of the Library at this time of year makes a great Christmas present to everyone in the county and also makes the giver a Friend of the Library. ED BARTON President, Friends of the Library Old racehorse shot and killed To the Editor: I am writing this letter to inform the public of the sensless killing of our beloved Dunce! You see he was killed Thanksgiving Day on our farm by some cruel mindless murderer. I emphasize murderer. This was not a hunter. I have been around hunters all my life and I know a true hunter would not have committed such a cruel sensless act. This so called hunter simply killed our wonderful stallion out of meaness. There is no other explanation for what he did. Dunce had apparently gone down to the stream for a drink of water and as he was standing in a clearing where there was no mistakeing him for a deer. He was shot exactly where you would shoot a deer to kill him. I know of no deer in Rappahannock County, Fauquier County, or any other county that stand 17 hands and weigh approximately 1,200 pounds. I also want this person to know that when I found Dunce I had my 3 year old niece with me and my 6 year old nephew. They were very brave, The Writer's Art by JAMES J. KILPATRICK I'niversal I'reiwt Syndicate MS. FERRARO WASN’T CONCEIVING Most of the goofs, gaffes, bloopers and howlers that float across my desk may be easily explained. A weekly paper in Seguin, Texas, carried an item in September about the Democratic senatorial primary in New York. The apparent winner was Robert Abrams, “but Ms. Ferraro is not conceiving until all the absentee ballots are counted.” OK, the writer meant “conceding,” not “conceiving.” Readers may have been startled, but they were not wholly mystified. But what is one to make of an ad for men’s clothing? A store in Asheville, N.C., was promoting slacks as “the accomplice to our navy blazers.” Accomplice? Maybe I get easily puzzled. A weekly paper in Greenwood Village, Colo., carried a social note last year that still nags at me. It began, ‘The Cherry Hills home of Rusty and Linda Scott is becoming a frequent destination for decadent parties.” The rest of the story had nothing at all to do with decadence. The Scotts’ party was “another notch in the belts of these wonderful hosts.” USA Today carried an item a year ago about “The Nancy Ziegenmeyer Story,” a CBS film about an Iowa woman who was raped and went public with the story. The actress who played the lead role explained: “The message is that people can realize that as venal a crime as rape is, they don’t have to allow the ict to ruin their lives.” Venal? Rape isn’t a venal crime. Venal crimes involve bribery. Certainly rape isn’t a venial crime either, for venial crimes are trivial offenses. Beats me. Lots of things beat me. r-r Beloved readers and fellow word worriers: Please keep on the lookout for citations of "dysfunctional” and “resonated.” I have an apprehensive feeling that these overstuffed words are gaining acceptance. but it was awfully hard to explain to' them what had happened when 1 could not comprehend it myself. We listen to the news everyday and hear about people killing each other in the city and I thank God for always letting me live on a farm where up until Thanksgiving Day I felt safe! But if someone did not have anymore regard for life than to kill a 22year-old race horse who was living out his golden years on our farm, then I am sure he has no regard for a person’s life either. Our Misty Dunce was not Secretariat, but to us he was a great race horse and friend who had worked hard as any race horse does. For his breeding he had won a lot of races in. his life time, and deserved to restand be happy with us on the farm. - He gave me a lot of joy and hap-; piness and I am going to miss himniekering and shaking his head in the' morning and evening waiting pa-; tiently for his mixture of oats,sweetfeed and of course his daily! apples that he enjoyed so much. I will never see him running andgrazing and just being happy. The! void in my heart will never go away!; I have lost a lot of loved ones in mylife, and now another one is forever! gone. The only consulation I have is! that I believe in God and I know that* one way or another this person willpay for what he did. I hope he gets achance to read this. ; I would like to say one more* thing to this person. My brother! Robert A. Jeffries broke and trained! this wonderful animal and Mrs. JaneKramer knowing how much my brother loved him, gave Dunce to him and his family. So you see with one mindless shot you broke twp families hearts! SUSIE JEFFRIES GREEN. Rappahannock County • f I WE RE SENDING 1 TROOPS TO SOMALIA , ] \T0 FEED THE HUNGRY fj \T% ABOUT tim tn

j Rehearsing for The Nutcracker 2 ^ Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan "' Karen Eriksson, right, works with Morgan Roach of Washington, center, and » . Heather Linger of Strasburg as they rehearse for an upcoming production of *■ The Nutcracker Suite. Performances will be held on Friday night at the Luray High School and on Saturday night at The Theatre in Washington at 7 p.m* 30 YEARS AGO December 20, 1962 James W. Coates of Sperryville assumed duties officially as county of ice manager of the Rappahannock Agricultural Stabilization Committee on Monday, Dec. 17. He was appointed manager in November and since has received six weeks of training in Southampton, Patrick and Fauquier counties before returning to the Rappahannock of ice. Mr. Coates is a native of Madison County where he was employed as a field reporter in the A.S.C.S. program several years ago. He previously worked with Rappahannock Farmers Cooperative and was manager of Washington Apple Growers Cooperative. A merger of the First National Bank of Flint Hill and the Citizens National Bank of Front Royal won the approval Wednesday of Currency Comptroller James J. Saxon. The merger is effective Jan. 1. The $572,000 Flint Hill bank will take the name of the $7 million Front Royal Bank, the Associated Press said in a dispatch from Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lindgren from Stockholm, Sweden and more recently of Los Angeles, California have purchased 2600 acre Jessamine Hill Farm in Tiger Valley near Washington, Wilder wants purchase limits on guns By JEFF NELSON ArC'om Newspaper* Stale Writer HERNDON — Gov. L. Douglas Wilder said last week that he expects broad support for new guncontrol measures during the coming General Assembly, though pro-gun forces are quickly organizing against them. " Wilder has said he plans to seek new laws allowing Virginia residents to buy no more than one gun per month as a means to stem gunrunning from the state to the troubled cities of New York and Washington, D.C. He said, during an interview with the ArCom newspapers Editorial Board Dec. 11, that he is “etnbarrased” by complaints about Virginia gunrunning coming from New York and Washington. “We do cause problems. We are a No. 1 source state (for handguns) on the Eastern Seaboard,” Wilder said. Wilder chastised the National Rifle Association and others organizing Page Health Care Associates, an affiliate of Page Memorial Hospital, Inc. announces the association of 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 Real Estate Eileen M. Day REALTOR 401 (k) DOWNPAYMENT SOURCE If you're lucky enough to work for a company offering a 401 (k) savings plan, don't overlook the plan as a downpayment loan source. Usually, if you borrow from a 401(k) to purchase a principal residence, you'll have ten years to repay the plan. The interest on the loan can be as much as two points below the prime rate. When you take a loan from your 401(k) plan, you're actually paying yourself when you repay the loan. Another plus Is that, at present, there are no early withdrawal penalties applicable on a 401 (k) loan, as there would be If you withdrew the money from an 'IRA'. Normally, you'll be required to pay a nominal loan application fee. sometimes as little as $25. Keep In mind, that because a 401 (k) plan Is funded with pre-tax dollars that are tax sheltered until you begin making withdrawals (usually at retirement), you won't be able to deduct the Interest on the loan. However, these Interest dollars are going Into your pocket! If there Is anything we can do to help you In the field of real estate please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY. Realtor, the Clopton House. Washington. Va., 22747. Phone 875-5033. We re here to help. _ Wrangler At Play. SilveiLake* Jean* and Fashion Shirts (oi guts offer great tilting styles in contemporary colors Guts love the comfortable 100%cotton _ _ a tabiiLS ^nd the flattering new OllVC PLdKC colors of SUverUke leans Choose Wrangler to keep *** your guts outfitted in style * Dealer Name BARGAIN CORNI.R 141 S. Loudoun St. Old l ow n \\ iiuhcsttr 662-4672 to defeat gun-control measures in Virginia. “Well, [Virginia) is behind [in gun control] because they’re buying this malarky about ‘Guns don’t kill people, people do.’ Guns in the hands of people kill people. It’s very difficult to match that kind of organizing when there is no organizing on the other side,” Wilder said. Wilder said he believes he has bipartisan support for gun-control measures and that the issue will draw people to the capitol to push lawmakers for action. "I expect we’ll have Republican support; and I expect we’ll have Democratic support; and 1 expect you’ll have the citizens coming out and saying, ‘OK, fine, don’t pass that — but what are you doing to curb violence, anti why are you reluctant to do it?”’ Wilder said. The governor noted that guncontrol measures w ould be part of a comprehensive package of anticrime measures he is prepared to push before the legislature. 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Miller and George H. Barkley. The Lindgrens will operate a general stock farm with a commercial herd of Angus cattle, a purebred herd, sheep and hogs. Mr. David Sanford Evans is to be in charge of all farm operations which include a stable of racing and show horses. Both Mrs. Lindgren and Mr. Evans are accomplished equestrians and will ride with the Rappahannock Hunt. 20 YEARS AGO December 21, 1972 Groundbreaking ceremonies were held Wednesday for Wakefield Country Day School at Trinity Manor north of Flint Hill. William and Pamela Lynn of Boston, Va., are owners of the school. Starting w ith grades one through four, the initial enrollment of the school will be 50 students with yearly expansions of one grade each year planned. The school is being built by Skyline Homes Corporation, Front Royal. The school is a “joined complex of Alpine Chalets” that are manufactured in the Skyline Plant at Front Royal. The anticipated date of completion is April 1, 1973. The Rev. William M. Hargett, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington announced this week that he has accepted a call to St. Paul’s, Centerville, Md. His resignation is effective January 28. Mr. Hargett was installed as rector of Trinity Church on January 19, 19G9. Both Mr. Hargett and his wife Anne have been active in civic affairs, youth groups, the Mental Health Association and Clinic, and other county interests. Miss Lois Evelyn Yates of Sperryville has been initiated into Phi Mu, a national collegiate sorority, at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. Miss Yates, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Yates was ini tiated into the Gamma Alpha Chapter on December 6. She is a sophomore at the college and majoring in education. 10 YEARS AGO December 23, 1982 By unanimous vote last week, the Rappahannock planning commissioners sent an extensively revised firing range amendment on to the board of supervisors with a recommendation for adoption. 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Wilder's wild ride needs a long view By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahannock New* Special Writer The longer view of history will judge the administration of Governor L. Douglas Wilder who has completed nearly three years of his four year term. Those who would proclaim today his gubernatorial stint a success, a failure or something in-between lack the perspective upon which future Virginia historians will be able to pass their considered judgments. Theirs is mainly an emotional verdict rendered in the heat of the moment. But one thing can be fairly said about Governor Wilder’s term to date - namely that it has been unusual and controversial if nothing else. Ever since he took the oath of office in January, 1990, the governor has taken the state on a roller coaster ride the likes of which it has seldom seen before. Even before he was sworn in there were cries from opposing political camps that Wilder and fellow Democrats had covered up a looming financial crisis until after the election in order to win. The crisis turned out to be both Virginia Through Both Barrels real and bitter and even his worst enemies would have to concede that the new governor handled with skill one of the most difficult situations an incoming chief executive had been faced with. Though Republicans had attempted to brand him a free spending liberal, Wilder persuaded the General Assembly to bite the fiscal bullet by making reductions that were often painful. The strong medicine he prescribed has seemingly gotten Virginia through the crisis in far better financial shape than most other states. Yet while giving him high marks for fiscal management in the first year of his term, scholars examining his record in the future may seek an swers to why Wilder more than any other governor in memory seemed to pick fights with many of the leading lights of his own party, among them a number who had helped him make it to the governor’s mansion. The personal popularity of Charles Robb certainly helped Wilder when he ran for lieutenant governor, but almost immediately he gave Robb the back of his hand and has engaged in a running feud with him ever since. He has largely ignored Gerald Baliles, his predecessor as governor, and some of his key supporters have blamed Baliles for the fiscal troubles inherited by Wilder. Instead of reaching out to compromise with influential legislative leaders like Sen. Hunter Andrews and Sen. Joseph Gartlan and others, he publicly castigated them and got their lasting enmity in return. His run for president of the United States cause a deep drop in his popularity rating among Virginians and that rating remains low. The Washington Redskins fiasco demonstrated that he almost totally lacked the clout to push through the kind of deal a stronger executive might have been able to make. And now he and Attorney General Mary Sue Terry, who wants to succeed him as governor, are engaged in a public war of words about whether Wilder has acted as a proper steward of the state’s pension fluid. During his tenure Wilder’s first press secretary quit because she thought he was being too vindictive in his dealings with others and there are reports that he and his chief of staff are barely on speaking terms these days. 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Farmers to discuss marketing j New trends in the direct marketing of agricultural products will be the focus of a two-day conference in ,Williamsburg at the Fort Magruder ;Inn on Feb. 8-9. The Virginia Farmers’ Direct ■Marketing Conference is designed to help farm market operators and professionals improve the effectiveness ’of their efforts to sell directly to consumers. i' Direct marketing can take many 'forms such as pick-your-own operations, mail order, retail farmers’ markets and even subscription marketing, where the producer grows an amount and type of product based on pre-order by the consumer. Sponsored by the Virginia Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Virginia Tech’s Cooperative Extension Services, the conference will feature discussions ay successful direct market operators and marketing specialists on developing new marketing opportunities; subscription marketing, marketing sheep, goats, wool and yam; producing multiple products for direct marketing; producing ind marketing organic foods; handing direct marketing liability; and more. To register for the conference, contact Debra Neves, the Farmers’ direct Marketing Association, Agricultural Economics Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24062. School menus RCES Dec. 21-23 Monday, Dec. 21: Breakfast: Dasher’s scrambled eggs or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Santa’s little smokies, macaroni and cheese, glowing mixed vegetables, fruit juice sherbet cups, hot biscuit. 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Soho Center earns $40,000 grant The Virginia Council on Child Day Care and Early Childhood Programs has awarded the Soho Center $40,000 to continue its pioneering work in support of quality child care services across a multi-county region that includes Rappahannock. According to the Soho Center’s founder and director, Jeanna Beker, “Since day care centers serve only a very small percentage of a community’s children, we are continuing to focus on family day care. For working parents, child care in home settings remains the most cost-effective and readily available type of child care. It serves infants through school-age children, lets siblings stay together, and meets working parents’ needs for extended or flexible hours. Done right, family day care is quality child care, not just babysitting.” According to the Joint Legislative Review, 75 percent of the Commonwealth’s children under five years old who are in child care are in family day care. In rural areas, that figure is even higher. Adds Ms. Beker, “Even in counties throughout our region which have one or several day care centers, 90 percent of all children in child care are still in family day care. If you really want to help large numbers of working parents with children, then improving family day care makes the most sense. That’s what our Comprehen sive Child Care Initiative is all about.” The Soho Center has worked in the child care and early education fields for over 20 years. While a relative new-comer to Virginia, the Soho Center’s approach has gained considerable support for its efforts. According to Ms. Beker, “Our Comprehensive Child Care Initiative makes sense both for children and for the local economy. Over the past year, we worked with some 150 family day care providers to help them enhance their programs. For more information on the Soho Center’s programs, call Ms. Beker at 703-923-5012. Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving i i\appal)<umodi JMus: ■ • I I Give a subscription of the Rappahannock News as a gift that informs and entertains every week with news, i churchy classifiedy real estate and informative feature articles. It’s a thoughtful 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.sig NOW $13 Out-of-County reg.$24 NOW $17 Offer good now through December 23. > For More Information CaU 675-3338 Social Security offers tax data for farmers “If you are a fanner or a farm employee, Social Security has two publications that you should know about,” says Bruce A. Hundley, Social Security manager in Culpeper. ‘They clarify the wage-reporting responsibilities that employers of farmworkers have under Social Security and other programs of the Federal Government and stress to farmworkers the importance of checking the accuracy of their wage records." The first publication is “A Guide to Social Security for Farmers, Growers, and Crew Leaders” (Publication number 05-10025). It tells agricultural owners and contractors of farm labor how to report their employee’s earnings and their own earnings to the government and explains the importance of accurate reporting. The second is “If You are a Farm Worker” (Publication number 0510074). It explains that employers have a responsibility to withhold Social Security taxes from the workers’ pay, match the amount that they withhold, and send the combined tax payments to Social Security and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It also tells farm workers how to check with Social Security to make sure their earnings are being reported properly by requesting a Personal Earnings and Benefits Estimate Statement (PEBES). Social Security developed both booklets in cooperation with the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor and is distributing them through a combined outreach effort with the United Farm Workers. Limited copies are available from the Culpeper Social Security office. Every year, Social Security encounters problems reporting the wages of thousands of farm workers because employer reports contain inaccurate or incomplete information or because wage reporting doesn’t occur at all. Often, the problems are not uncovered until someone is filing for benefits. Then, the claim can be delayed or benefit payments will be less than they could be. The worst case is when workers learn they aren’t entitled to any benefits after years of unreported work and unpaid Social Security taxes. Great leaders are readers. 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►Planners From Page A-l with what is occurring in other parts of the building.” He suggested that the ordinance should not specify square feet of existing retail space that could be used for other retail space. He also suggested that the planners take out of the ordinance language that allows “non-commercial fowl” in all zones. At Monday night’s work session, Chairman Louise Van Dort said that most ordinances specify 1,000 square feet for by-right retail use, and the members voted 4 to 1 to change that language from 700 to 1,000 square feet. Member Susan Parrish voted “no” saying it appeared that the planners were encouraging commercial development. After questioning whether or not there are now any chickens in town, the planners voted, again 4 to 1, to keep in the language allowing “noncommercial fowl.” Col. Willis cast the “no” vote saying, “It doesn’t have rabbits.” Mrs. Parrish said the Town Council wanted the planners to consider increasing the parking spaces required for retail uses. The ordinance requires one space for each 250 square feet of retail space. She said the council wanted the ordinance to require extra parking for employees. When that issue was put to a vote, all members voted to leave the requirement as it is. "We only have a limited amount of space in this town,” member Arthur Neufeld said. The planners hit one section of the ordinance that they could not understand. It seems to require that the building official require an adequate septic system before an occupancy permit is issued, but the language is confusing. It reads: “No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for any building structurally altered or erected to be used as a dwelling within a subdivision or residential district, or any other place where human beings congregate or are employed in the Town of Washington; or to rent or lease the same building or structure shall have been supplied or equipped with an approved sewage disposal system as will comply with the requirements of the State Department of Health regulations and approved by the Rappahannock County Health Officer or his duly authorized representative.” The planners agreed this section had to be reworded, but left the rewording to another time. -mm’* ArCom Newspapers Staff Photo/Susan Holcomb Nothing is left of Dale and Susan Bartles’ home but the rubble in this hole. House collapses in sinkhole, family's possessions are lost By SUSAN HOLCOMB Rappahannock News Special Writer BERRYVILLE — Since Nov. 7, the only thing that has come out of the sinkhole growing off Route 672 in Clarke County is a lawsuit. Dale and Susan Bartles are suing their insurance company and their insurance agent for $150,000 on grounds of misleading information and bad faith. The sinkhole that abruptly appeared under the Bartleses’ basement Nov. 7, finally engulfed the house last Saturday. The sinkhole first devoured the basement floor, the furnace, and chimney. Slowly, it ate its way under the foundation, and finally the entire house collapsed into it. The rain and snow last week apparently completed the wreck. The only thing left standing is an addition that was built on the 40year-old home in 1986. County building inspector Don MacDanel said the addition has not caved in because it is on different footers and not connected to the basement walls. 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WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP GARDEN CENTER 143 Washington Street Warrenton THE ^ <1 garden COUNCIL i rflfflr^M°nFn85 Sal8'2 347-7 ioo,> D,/ Member Virginia Nurseryman's Association David Andre, the Bartleses’ lawyer, said Tuesday that the couple is suing United States Fidelity and Guaranty insurance company and agent Doug Moler because their claim for damages resulting from the sinkhole was denied. Andre said Moler led the Bartleses to believe they had all possible coverage on their home. Additional sinkhole coverage could have been purchased through the USFG for 35 cents more per $1,000 of coverage. The extra surcharge would have totaled $23.80 more per year, according to Andre. The Bartles were under the assumption that, “if something could be covered, it was covered,” Andre said. Moler had no comment on Tuesday. “For want of a nail, the kingdom was lost,” Andre added. The complaint against USFG is that the company projected bad faith, First in delaying a request for a decision, which took a month, and also for neglecting to cover personal property loss, which Andre said is expressly covered in the policy. The Bartleses will be seeking about $150,000 in damages, accord ing to Andre. The coverage for the house is $68,000, loss of use is $13,600, and personal property coverage totals $47,750, plus the bad faith element, Andre said. Susan Bartles said Tuesday that she didn’t want to sue the company, but it left them no choice, she said. When the hole was discovered, they left the house with, literally, only the clothes on their backs. MacDanel later reentered the house and salvaged a few keepsakes, but most of the Bartles’ possessions ended up deep in the hole. Another concern is that the sinkhole continues to grow. It has crept past the Bartles’ property line and into a field owned by neighbor Keith Seekford. Now, concern has spread about the safety of the nearby secondary road. Randy Kiser, resident engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation, said Tuesday that the road has not shown any signs of depression such as cracking. The hole is 30 to 35 feet from the road. Kiser said the front yard would have to disappear before it would affect the road. ►Council From Page A-l pointed out mat me current ordinance requires one parking space for every 250 square feet of retail floor space. That ratio, he said, was put in the ordinance to make some allowance for customers and is a reduction from the originally proposed 500 square feet per parking space. After further discussion, the council approved Mr. Raymond’s application for a special use permit with the following conditions: • One parking space will be required for every 250 square feet of space. • The parking issue jfall be reviewed after one year. \ • The permit is contingent on approval by the Health Department. • Not more than three picnic tables may be placed outdoors. • No public restrooms will be provided. • Delivery trucks will not block Main street. After completing the public hearing; council returned to its normal routine. Town treasurer Brad Fisher reported that as of Nov. 30, the town had $43,270.96 in assets and $3,548.47 in liabilities. The waterworks had assets of $9,334.87 and metered 653,580 gallons of water during the past month while treating 853,000 gallons. Susan Parrish reported that the town planning commission is continuing its review of the town’s zoning ordinance and will be meeting about every two weeks during that process. And then the discussion returned to street lighting. Mr. Barton, speaking as a member of the town’s Architectural Review Board (ARB), asked for some guidance on dealing with the Inn on street lights. The Inn at Little Washington has submitted a plan for exterior lighting to the ARB and has been given preliminary approval. (The problem facing the ARB and council is how to coordinate what the Inn wants to do with the Town’s plans for street lighting without coercing the Inn to light a portion of the town’s streets.) “Subtle dictation is still dictation,” Mr. Miller said. “Aren’t we talking about levels of illumination and placement of lights and not about the type of light,” Mr. Reynolds asked. “We do not want a mishmash of lights in any one part of town,” responded Mr. Gooch. < Charlie Eldred, a member of the . | Christmas at Where Customers Send Their Friends” 8 Piece Pine Living Room Group lamps included (wide fabric selection) S498 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 iutioitf I .$278 3 Piece Queen Anne Sofa, Loveseat and <C7QO I Wing Chair $/yO J NOW OPEN SUNDAYS 1-5 TIL CHRISTMAS 36SW.ShiikyA«..WnDaaB(acraBfinmF]iiqpkrH(apiid.onRL29atRL2ll) MON-SAT 1W 347-0933 Financing Available lighting committee, said, “The streets of the town should be lit by the town and private landowners should light their own properties. I do not think it is appropriate that the lights on town streets should be at the pleasure of private property owners. Mr. Eldred’s home and custom lighting shop are across the street from the Inn. Mr. Gooch responded, “But we ought to sit down and talk with the Inn to see if we can work together on lighting.” After more back and forth between members of council and those in the audience, the ARB was left to work with the Inn without direct instructions from Town Council. Before the council could get on to other business it was forced to rehash its vote on street lights taken last month. Members of the audience wanted to know why the council had apparently ignored a poll of town residents when it voted 4-3 for a single fixture. Mrs. ramsn, wno votea witn tne majority, said, “the reason (I voted.) for the Trimble House fixture is that it would much more closely approximate the existing light pattern, ft was a superficial questionaire about a very complex issue.” “I was taken aback by the council’s response and I think we must sit here and listen to these people,” responded Mr. Gooch. Mr. Bailey pointed out that the original intent of the questionaire was to provide the town residents with cost data for the three suggested lights. “The cost issue was important to me,” he said. “The money is more important than which fixture people want,” he added. Unfortunately solid cost data for the fixtures were not available and were not included in the poll. The light discussion finally wound down about 10:30 p.m. and the council returned to yet another, piece of old business: Mrs. Fredette Eagle’s claim to a piece of Wheeler Street. On Dec. 2 Mrs. Eagle filed an amended plat of the property iq question with the Clerk’s Office.Four addenda were added to the plat, in accordance with earlier actions of Council. The key addendum makes this claim: “The approval is for the purposes of a boundary adjustment only, and shall not confer any rights to the use of Wheeler or Gay Streets not already in existence.” As the discussion heated up again, Mr. Reynolds suggested that the Council go into executive session to discuss the matter. “We haven’t done so yet in this matter,” said Mayor Dean Morehouse. “We have tried to run an open government here, and we might as well keep going,” he added. In the end the council instructed Mr. Reynolds to continue along the path set out at the November meeting; that is, do what is needed to quiet the title to the street. ►Park From Page A-l get for Shenandoah National Park. Wade said the rest of the cuts will come by reducing staffing levels throughout the park. Reacting to Wade’s change in plans, Senator John Warner said, “Shenandoah National Park continues to face an operating budget shortfall, but the alternatives to achieve the necessary savings identified by Superintendent Wade keep the impact on the visiting public to aminimum.” Rappahannock News Ads Tuesday, 12 Noon Horse & Farm Monday, 12 Noon Combo Word Ads : and Classified Display Monday, 3 p.m. Combo Ads (Two or more papers) Monday, 3 p.m. Real Estate Combo Ads Friday, 3 p.m. Rappahannock News Tuesday, 12 Noon

Rev. Bare finds Thanksgiving work in Mexico Evangelists answer a call By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock New* Staff Writer The Rev. Darrell Bare, of the Washington Baptist Church, spent his Thanksgiving in Mexico. He was there as part of an evangelism team sent out by the Shiloh Baptist Association, a grouping of 33 churches in Rappahannock, Culpeper and Madison counties. The Rev. Lanny Horton, director of missions for the association, and the Rev. Bare’s father-in-law Jack Sisson, a layman, were the other two members of the team. They were responding to a request from the Maranantha Baptist Church in Cuautitlan, a town near Mexico City, for a team to help with evangelism in the community. The Rev. Bare explained that Baptist churches in the Mexico City area are in a partnership with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Churches in Mexico can request help from teams in Virginia. “They can request a construction team, a vacation Bible School team, a singing group, or in our case an evangelism team,” he explained. They found when they arrived November 21 for one week that the next day, a Sunday, would be the church’s 18th anniversary, and a special service w'as planned. “I can say that I preached to a standing room only crowd,” the Rev. Bare said. He noted that there were 150 people in church for the special serv ice. Like Homecoming services in Baptist churches in this country, it was followed by a fellowship meal. “They cooked on charcoal grills in the courtyard,” he said. “They prepared a fine meal there.” Most days the local minister picked them up at their hotel and took them to breakfast, perhaps at a parishioner’s home. Then they went out in teams of two to call on people in their homes. The local minister was teamed with Mr. Sisson. The two ministers were teamed with local laymen and laywomen. None of the American visitors spoke much Spanish. “I just smiled and said, ’si’ a lot,” Rev. Bare reported. “We invited people to come to church.” He said they had prepared a written testimony in English and Spanish to present to people. He noted that most Mexicans are “nominal Catholics.” He said his mission was to tell people about his “personal relationship with God through Christ. We weren’t trying to convert Catholics into evangelicals,” he said. “We wTere trying to tell people with a nominal religion that a nominal faith isn’t what it’s about.” He added that in the United States there are many nominal Baptists and Methodists. He noted that in some areas “there have been threats of persecution towards evangelical Christians. We didn’t run into any of that. The people who were strongly Catholic were most gracious to us. They understood a personal faith.” Following the door-to-door visits in houses or apartments, they would meet for lunch in early afternoon. Frequently they had a large distance to travel. “Travel is quite an adventure,” he said. “Seven might be crammed into a small car, or you might walk a long distance, take a bus and walk some more.” Some days they stayed in the immediate neighborhood of the church. Other days they went to “preaching points” in villages on the outskirts. “Travel is so tough that it’s better to have preaching points in people’s houses,” rather than expect everyone to come two hours or more to church on Sunday, he said. After the lunch meal, they would again visit people in their homes and later have services either in the church in town or at one of the preaching points. “I had a wonderful time,” the Rev. Bare said. “It wras really life changing for me. It changed my mind about how God can work through me. I like to be in control, and that was not the case in Mexico. My catch phrase was ’you lead; I’ll follow.’ We’d go and do whatever we understood they wanted us to do.” On the one day set aside for sightseeing the bus broke down. “We sat on the side of the road and watched Mexico go by,” he said. “We did not see any other North The Rev. Darrell Bare of Washington, Va., poses for the camera with Adriana at the Maranatha Baptist Church in Cuautitlan, Mexico. Americans. We visited in homes, ate in homes and saw the real Mexico for Mexicans not tourists." The only hard part of the trip was being away from home for Thanksgiving, he said. He said he was grateful that his church sup ported his mission and that his wife and mother-in-law agreed to have him and Mr. Sisson gone over the holiday. “I would go back in a heartbeat.” he said. On Wednesday December 30 there will be a covered dish supper at the Washington Baptist Church at 6:15 followed by a program at 7:15 where he will show slides and a videotape of the trip. “It’s for members and anyone from the community who would like to come,” he said. Roundabout 'Prancer' is movie “Prancer,” rated G, starring Sam Elliott and Cloris Leachman will be shown at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Theatre at Washington, Va. Thanks to the generosity of Peter Kramer, R AAC can offer this poignant film about a young girl who finds Santa’s reindeer, Prancer, wounded in the woods near her home. She must overcome the cynicism of her entire town as she tries to nurse the animal back to health. Admission is $2. Wilder seeks tax breaks to lure businesses (Governor opposes any major change in Dillon rule By JEFFNELSON AK’oni New * papers Stale Writer HERNDON — Virginia has not escaped the clutches of the recession and will have to pull itself out with incentives to businesses, said Gov. L. Douglas Wilder in an interview with the ArCom Newspapers Editorial Board Dec. 11. Wilder said the state’s finances give the appearance of improvement but that he will tell Virgipia lawmakers this week he expects to se£ more job losses in the near future. “Though it looks as if we may turn the corner, this is more temporary in terms of where we stand, because we could lose some more jobs,” Wilder said. Wilder said many of the anticipated job losses will come as the federal defense budget is tightened. Wilder said his administration is talking to businesses in Europe, Africa and Central America as well as California and states in the northeast in an effort to get them to locate in Virginia. To get these businesses to build in Virginia may require changes in the way the state recruits. Wilder said. “Tax breaks, tax benefits — which we now don’t give but which, I think, in (competitive) economic times, we’re going to have to revalue whether we should or not," Wilder said. Wilder said he favors capital-gains tax cuts and other unspecified incentives to attract manufacturing industries to the state. Wilder said he would not support relaxing the taxing powers in the state’s Dillon Rule, which requires the General Assembly to grant any authority the local governments have. A study commission on the Dillon rule and a legislative, study both recommended this year that counties be given the same taxing powers over such items as cigarettes and restaurant meals that cities and towns now have. Wilder rejected this idea in favor of statewide taxing policy. "We can’t afford to have a hodgepodge of tax policy in our state, especially in times when we're trying to attract business to locate here," Wilder said. Wilder said he is proposing a heavy effort to provide job training to the unemployed and is currently reviewing ' programs already in placebo ensure that they are not duplicating each other. Wilder said local governments need to show that they "welcome" new businesses to their area. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder Tranquility upset by staircase vision Tranquility is the name of a house on Gay Street in our little village of Washington. It is the setting for the true story that I am about to tell. My son Robin was living in the ! basement of Tranquility while he was repairing the house for the owner. This, I believe, was about 13 years ago. This story should be interesting to the present owner and to any other nearby residents who are students of the occult. • I must first provide some background. At that time I was keeping company with a woman named Mary Anne. She was an intelligent, attractive and pleasant person. We had known one another for several years. She had three sons. Two of the sons lived with her and the oldest, who was 22 years old, lived by himself close by. I had met with the oldest boy only once and then briefly. It was a warm and pleasant fall Sunday. Mary Anne and I had been traveling in the Massenuttens. On the way back to Arlington, where we both lived,' • I decided to stop and see Robin at Tranquility. It was about dusk. Since the visit would be brief Mary Anne decided to wait in the car. I estimate that I was in the basement with Robin for about 10 minutes and then returned to the car. The mystery begins. Mary •« Day By Day Anne seemed upset, she asked “Who was in the house besides your son?” “No one,” I replied. Obviously agitated, she said “I saw someone running up the stairs, it looked like my son, I am positive.” Mary Anne was so sure that she had seen someone that we returned to the house. Robin got a flashlight and we all went upstairs. We looked everywhere. We looked in closets, under things, in the attic, where ever anyone could hide. We found no one. We finally returned to the car and proceeded home. She was obviously upset as we drove through the countryside on our way to town. I delivered her to her door and said goonight. Mary Anne called me early the next morning. “My oldest son died last night,” she said. Once again Chester Cap getsthe snow Wr-K\1W9T rrnmi—wmw— i r\' Kinii'Tii icr ■ g ■ i, I_ * ■ _ Rappahannock News Staff PhotuCindy Mahan Wet snow clings to tree branches along the Blue Ridge at Chester Gap after Thursday’s storm.

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. 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Peter Weems Sunday: Sunday School 8:45 a. m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Quaker meeting A silent Quaker meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. beginning Sunday, Jan. 3 at The Child Care and Learning Center. Children are welcome. 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. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible study Family Worship Center Bible study is held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at the old school building, Mt. Salem Avenue, Washington. Call 987-8014 for more information. All are welcome. 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. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p. m. Fellowship Assembly of God Pastor: Rev. Ray Campbell Sr. Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Young People 6 to 7 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting6:00 p.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 20 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. James W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Morning Service 11:00 a. m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible School 7:00 p.m. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 a.m. Christmas Pageant 4:00 p.m. • Midweek IJible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Saturday: Sunday: Wednesday: Decorations to be judged Dec. 21 Christmas outdoor decorations contest will be judged by the Ruritan Club from 6-11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21. Survey will include approximately five mile radius of the village center. To insure you’re not overlooked, you may call 937-5739 or 9375972. Ruritan workdays will be held at the community center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 16 and 17. They will be petitioning off the baths and kitchen. Any help from the community will be greatly appreciated. Jerry Curtis won the Ruritan raffle on a Winchester shotgun. Larry Clatterbuck won the old ham. Congratulations! Reminder, help support the Ruritan Club by purchasing a threepound Benson fruit cake for $8. They are available at Hackley’s Store or call 937-5739 or 937-5972. Buy several for use during the holidays or throughout the coming year. We got several last year and are ei\joying the last box now. It had just been kept refrigerated and is still delicious. Help support our youth by purchasing a Christmas tree from the Rappahannock Athletic Association (RAA). They are available in the Hackley’s Store parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Cost is $15. RAA deeply appreciates the donation of 50 trees from Capt. and Mrs. Keim of Quail Call Farm. Their Christmas tree farm is located on Rt. 642. They have operated the business since 1960. There are many in the area - Rt. 611, from U.S. 211 to Rt. 229; Rt. 626 and Rt. 642. RAA also appreciates Hackley’s Store donating space for the tree sale. Special thanks to Randy Smith and Jimmie Colvin for cutting and hauling the trees and manning the stand. Trees purchased during other hours may be paid for with a check to “RAA” and left at Hackley’s Store. We welcome Paul and Joanie Oesterreicher and their family to the area. Paul is Director of TASC for TEENS (Travel Adventures, Skiing, and Camping.) This is their 115th consecutive year of East Coast Skiing. Ages 11 through 18 may participate. TASC is a co-ed travel adventure camp specializing in yearround outdoor recreational activities, including ski trips in winter, camping and hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains spring and fall, and fishing and canoeing in Ontario, Canada in summer. To obtain a brochure and application, call 937-8272 (YES-TASC) or 800-296-TASC. In Culpeper Assembly of God news, from dark to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19, follow the star to the living nativity located on the church grounds at 120 Chestnut Street. Youth Christmas party will be held 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. The Christmas Cantata will be performed this Sunday and again Tuesday evening. Congratulations to the youth for winning second place during the ($rade last Saturday. Everyone enjoyed the Christinas musical drama by the Super Kids Church on Sunday. Neighboring Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue will sponsor a buffet breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 19 at the fire hall. Let the kids eryoy a ride with Santa on a horse-drawn sleigh or wagon. Cost is $5 adults and $3 children under 12. Recently Mr. Arthur Brown and Mr. Paul Poling met at the Town afid Country Restaurant to celebrate having joined the Navy together 50 years ago. They both lived in Northern Virginia at the time and enlisted in Washington, D.C. Mr. Brown did not know that Mr. Poling lived here when he moved to Amissville and opened Amissville Glass Company several years ago. I need your news by Thursday night this week and next week since we have two upcoming holidays. Have a safe week and call or leave news at Hackley’s Store. Special thanks to Sheila Scott for delivering the article to the newspaper every week. Boston residents entertain The Salem Garden Club met Saturday at Aberdeen Barn, Holiday Inn and had as program topic, “Show andTeH;” imas Hensley III of Sonshine ^<fres and also Miss Rachel Kellington, Jason Kilby and Bob Fox have been included in the “Who’s Who Among American High Schools” for its 26th publication. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were guests last Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burke in Rochelle and later dined at Western Sizzlin in Charlottesville. We extend sympthy to Mrs. Belle Mozingo and other family members upon the passing of her sister Mrs. Mae Pullen last week. Mrs. Pullen will be remembered here as Mae Keyser, a former native of our area. Our own Kimberely Barb daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Barb has been named winner of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy By MAMIE F. ATKINS contest, the topic for this year’s contest being “My Voice in America’s Future.” Happy birthday to Jeffery J. Peyton who celebrated his day on Thursday. Congratulations to Amanda Sims daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Sims on her essay “What Thanksgiving Meant To the First Virginia Colonists” as she was the first place winner in the fourth grade at Rappa hannock Elementary School. Crystal Mills down Castleton way spent Friday night with Amanda Brown in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage attended the funeral of Mrs. Cubbage’s aunt Mrs. Elmer Frazier in Culpeper Tuesday afternoon. Leslie Terry and friend Julie of Waterberry, Conn, recently spent several days here with his mother Mrs. Irene Terry. Mrs. Terry and her other son Mitch, U.S. Army were in Luray last week to visit her brother Odell Fincham. Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler entertained with a dinner party Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keithley of New Baltimore. Others eiyoying the occasion were Mrs. Margie Cooper of Madison, Mrs. Melanie Kopjanski, Mrs. George Butler and Capt. and Mrs. Danny Sims and their four children. Children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Corbin, former Flint Hill residents enjoy visits Mrs. Linnie Cummings spent last week visiting her sister Mrs. Lloyd V. Brandt in Warren Robins, Ga. She returned to her home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy King of Edinburg were Tuesday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Renee Calisto and Doris Vest were in Luray recently to visit with Mr. and Mrs. James Nicholson. Paul Louis Miller Jr. of Odenton, Md. spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Russie Miller. Steve and Judy Lillard of Middleburg and Barry Hudson of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. The Lillards also visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sours and By POLLYN.AYLOR Mrs. Maize Montgomery of Warrenton were guests on Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard. Mrs. Kate Gay and Carlton Stallings of Portsmouth spent the weekend as guests in the Klise-Cummings home. The Klises spent some time last week in Georgia returning home on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson attended a birthday party at the Golden Corral in Front Royal on Saturday. David and Renee Calisto and Nikki went ice skating at the Fairfax Ice Arena on Sunday. Lynn and Betty Lillard of Springfield visited in the Bunny Hudson home on Saturday. Frankie Huff and Connie HuffHarris attended a memorial service for their father Frank Huff at the VA Medical Center at Martinsburg, W.Va. recently. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. natives, gathered at the Culpeper Health Care Center last week to help Mrs. Corbin who is a resident there celebrate her 93rd birthday. Several people in our area have been captured by the flu bug and we wish for them a speedy recovery. Mr. James Peyton of Culpeper was a companion guest of his mother Mrs. Sylvia Peyton on Sunday. Mr. Nick Peneranda and Mr. Freddie Butler returned home on Sunday after several days trip to Florida where they visited Mr. Butler’s son Paul who is in the U.S. Army there. Mrs. Dorothy Miller has recuperated nicely and now able to return to her position as manager of Fashion Bug in Culpeper on a part-time basis. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Peyton entertained members of their family for a pre-Christmas dinner on Sunday. Viewtown area news The Viewtown Grocery Store will hold a community Christmas tree decorating party at 7 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 18. Everyone is asked to bring a decoration. Santa will be in attendance, there will be Christmas caroling and free hot chocolate and cookies. Mrs. Shirley Dodson was a guest of her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Compton in Rixeyville. Mrs. Compton has just returned home from Culpeper Memorial Hospital where she was a patient. Mr. and Mrs. Iva Jacobs has returned home after being patients in Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton and are doing nicely. Johnnie Hackley has returned home after being a patient in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Chris Parrish had the misfortune to fall off his roof and break his leg recently. We wish him a speedy recovery. ;** CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. 'See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs' 1418 Oranga Road Culpepar 703.825-0397 ■5^, FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. Sales Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 RAYMOND \ R.Ph. 119 Wuir Street Front Royol, VA 22630 Spenryvllle Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING' Rts. 211 &. 522 Spervyvflle, VA 703-987-8235 GEEST-JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME 405 Spcrryvillc Rood Culpeper, Vu. 703/825-0395 ABERDEEN_ Steak* - Seefood - Prime Rib Banquets - Luncheons In the Holiday Inn of Cutpeper 703825-1037 ^ “Tried and True” Two brothers inherited a fortune to be divided equally. The first brother invested his half ol the fortune in a unique product, new to the market, yet glamorously acctaimM to become an enormous success. The other brother invested his half of the fortune in a product which was not new on the market, but had earned its success by the test of "tried and true." The glamorous new product enjoyed seemingly magical success for a time, but was found to be impractical. The product failed. A fortune was lost. The sales of the more practical and provan product continued on a steady scale without regression. A fortune was doubled. There is no magic lor success. Invest your faith in the "tried and true.” God is "the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Heb.l3:«) Commune with God each Sabbath. Vour experience will prove invaluable Copyright 1902. KetstarMMkams Newspaper Services. P.O. Boa BOOS. Charioltesvilte. 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Area churches plan holiday programs 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. First Baptist Church, Washington ‘ • First Baptist Church will have its annual Christmas program at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Morning worship will begin at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Wendell Grant preaching. A covered dish lunch will follow the morning service. The public is invited. Fellowship Assembly of God Church The Fellowship Assembly of God Church will present it's annual Christmas play entitled “Joyous Night” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The public is cordially invited. 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 performed 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, all of which will be used to help defray some of the costs of the recent church painting and repairs. 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. Living Nativity scheduled A living nativity sponsored by the United Methodist Churches will be held in the Wagner’s Red Shed on U.S. 211, Washington from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. Willis Chapel United Methodist The Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly will have their Christmas play at 4:30 p.m, on Sunday, Dec. 20. A holiday social will be held in the fellowship hall immediately following the play. Everyone is invited. I T First Friday program focuses on Russia today Since Mikhail Gorbachev introduced his policy of perestroika (reconstruction) some seven years ago, Russia has undergone profound political, social, and economic changes. Jon Purnell, just back from three years in St. Petersburg as deputy Principal Officer at the U.S. Consulate General, will offer his first-hand impressions of the historic processes underway and look at the challenges that still lie ahead at the First Friday program at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 at the Rappahannock Library. A career diplomat, Jon has spent the past 10 years working in U.S. - Russian relations. He served at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow from 198284 as human rights officer, and in the Department of State’s Office of Soviet Union Affairs from 1985-88. He also worked on the National Security Council’s staff, assisting in preparations for the first Summit meeting between President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev. Jon’s work in St. Petersburg included frequent travel to Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, where he followed the Baltic struggle for independence from 1989-91. SEAFOOD & BBQ, Co.^ Order For X-mas VA Oysters NOW Gal $55.00 Qt $16.99 Pint $8.50 Party Platters Shrimp $39.99 Smoked Turkey Or Salmon Priced Per Pound Visit Our Fresh Seafood Market For Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters. Fish. Clams. Eat in at our Mishtyfine Restaurant or Lounge 1303 N. Royal Ave, Front Royal • 635-4299 Baked Fish Seafood N< Fried Seafood Potato Vegetable Dessert* Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Church will hold their annual Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. Everyone is invited to attend. Promise Land Baptist Church The Promise Land Baptist Church will be presenting its Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. A play entitled “When Christ was Bom” will be presented by the church. The program is sponsored by the Usher Board. Rev. John Pendleton pastor welcomes the public to attend. Paratore gets scholarship Lori Paratore has accepted a scholarship to Chowan College in Murfreesboro, N.C. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Paratore, Lori was awarded a Presidential Scholarship for the 1993-94 year. She plans to study education next fall. A Presidential Scholarship is given to those who have a high school average of 3.3 or higher on academic subjects, have an SAT score of 850 or better, and rank in the upper 10 percent of their graduating class. The scholarship, valued at tuition and fees will be renewed for three additional years with the retention of a 3.0 grade average, Chowan College, recognized as one of the leading private liberal arts colleges of the South, returned to four-year status this fall. Chowan offers four-year degrees in 10 areas including business administration, commercial/studio art, English, liberal studies, mathematics, printing production technology, religion, science, sports management and teacher education in the following areas: elementary K-6, secondary 9-12, art education K-12, music education K-12, and physical education K-12. CHRISTMAS TREES BEAUTIFUL HAND-SHEARED WHITE PINE 6-10 FEET Choose & cut any tree for... OPEN EVERY WEEKEND IN DECEMBER OLD HOLLOW—From Sperry mile: East on US 211, left on 612 follow road 1.5 miles to left on 653 & our sign. Woodville highlights By JUNE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grizzle of Fredericksburg were Saturday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Conners. Ralph Brown and grandson Samuel and Cecil Atkins of Sperryville were Saturday afternoon callers of Mrs. Chloe Brown. Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt were Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pullen in Flint Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford and son Charles of Washington were Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton attended the Virginia Farm Bureau Christmas party in Staunton on Friday night. Robert Hanes of Dillwyn and Jimmie Hitt of Culpeper were Tuesday and Sunday guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. The Woodville Baptist Church had their Christmas dinner on Sunday evening at The Country Cafe. Good food, fun and fellowship were enjoyed by all those attending. Come Celebrate New Year's Eve At \ Bleu Rock Inn Music by Strolling String M First Seating, 6 O'Clock Second Seating, 9 O'Clock French/American Cuisine Blue Ridge Vista US 211 between Sperryville and Washington, Virginia 703-987-3190“ We Invite You To Come Celebrate The NEW YEAR With Us At The fait/ New Year's Eve, Thursday, Dec 31 Can accommodate small or large groups Reservations suggested Festive food and surroundings at their best!! Join Us!! 703-675-1700 or 800-551-4142 Rt. 522 Flint Hill, Virginia i/Lrkii u Steakhouse Happy Holiday (Specials Fresh Handbreaded Oysters! Coast Prime Pib Au Jus! Baby Back Qibs! All-You-Can-Eat (Seafood FeasU Served Daily . • Upcoming Events Dance to be held The Sperryville Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a 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. 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 Kung 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 6-7:30 p.m. at the Workspace for Choreographers. For more information call Kathleen Maier at 636-3078. 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. 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, ce- ; real, hot chocolate, coffee and juice. Cost is $5 adults and $3 children I under 12. I RCES food drive : A Christmas food drive has been organized at the elementary • school. Participation is voluntary. Families that receive the supplies I will be anonymous. Food and supplies will be collected from Dec. 2-18 in the lobby of j the elementary school before and after school in drop off boxes. Please ■ contact Mrs. Lamma at 987-8259 with any questions. SHARE delivery day The December delivery day for SHARE is 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Washington Baptist Church. All participants ! should pick up their groceries at this time. A donation of not more than $1 will be appreciated on delivery day j to defer the cost of gas for the two men who drive each month to pick ! up the groceries. Participants should also bring their community serv- ! ice vouchers and $13 in cash or food stamps to sign up for January. Silversmith at Trading Post i Virginia Grant, a Navajo Silversmith, will be at The Trading Post ■ from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20. Virginia will be here with a new line of jewelry and clothing. The clothing features four styles of coats designed by Virginia and her Jiusband General. The coats have been created from the famous 1 Pendleton blankets and are available in a wide range of colors and pat- ! terns. She will also accept special orders. \ I Band and chorus to perform i On Thursday, Dec. 17, the Rappahannock Elementary School ! Band and Chorus will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the R.C.E.S. auditorium. 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 school. 1 Contest extended The Rappahannock Athletic Association will be extending their ' Miss R.A.A. contest. The tickets will be sold until April 17 instead of ! Dec. 19 due to lack of participation. If you would like further informa- I tion call Cheryl Diggs at 937-5157. Co-dependents to meet Co-dependents Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. For more information call LeAnn, 547-3206. Support group A local support group is being established for people who are affected by HIV/AIDS. For more information, call the AIDS support group in Charlottesville at 800-752-6862. Support groups to meet 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 downtown Warrenton. Please call Dotty Larson, 703-825-8876 for exact lo- '< cation and further details. This group is free of charge. i • 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, any ages are welcome to attend. Please call Dotty Larson, 703-8258876 for location and other details. There will be no charge for these * groups. i • Support Group for Men who experience relationship problems. J Issues or anger and violence are also discussed. Monday evenings, 6- ‘ 7:30 p.m. in Warrenton. Call 703-825-8876 for exact location. Transplant group to meet The Transplant Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday the month in the conference room of the Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S. West Street. This group is for transplant recipients, potential recipients and their families. All persons meeting the criterion above are invited to participate, whether or not they have previously attended a meeting. ' For more information call Sheila or Lanny Horton, 825-4815. Support group to meet “Working Through Grief,” a support group will meet every Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. The groups are structured to help each participant better understand and cope with his or her loss. If you or a loved one is in need of bereavement support, please call the Hospice office at 825-4840. AA meetings at Trinity An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held at 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. i g

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Browns home for the holiday A1C and Mrs. Strother T. Brown of Layton, Utah are spending the Christmas holiday with their families Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Moffett III and family and Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown and family in Sperryville. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington spent the weekend with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hill in Richmond. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church was a recent visitor of Mrs. Mary Atkins in Sperryville and Mrs. Ruth Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and daughters Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Sunday afternoon shoppers at Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester. Our condolences to Mrs. Dorothy Ralls and family upon the passing of By RUTH CLARK «7S-MM her mother Mrs. Mae Pullen last week. Monday, Dec. 7 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sheets of Kemersville, N.C. were overnight guests of Mr, and Mrs. Troy Baker, Lesley and Raven and Mrs. Mary Kindall. Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker attended the Christmas play at the Sperryville United Methodist Church in which their daughters Lesley and Raven had parts. Donald Keyser of Alexandria was a Monday visitor of his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Friday night Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume and Mrs. Annie Hawkins had dinner at The Sizzler Steak House in Manassas. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume and Chris Hawkins of Amissville. Sunday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas, Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston and Mrs. Frances Eubank shopped and had lunch in Front Royal. Have a good week. Church cookbooks are here The Fellowship Assembly of God Church will present its annual Christmas play entitled “Joyous Night” at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The public is cordially invited. The church’s cookbooks are also ' in. They cost $6 each and would make wonderful Christmas gifts. To purchase a cookbook call Mrs. Campbell at 987-9020. The money raised from the cookbooks will go towards completion of the new church, i Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler apd Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. — Marriage licenses The following marriage licenses were issued at the Clerk’s office during the past week: Franklin Todd Berry Sr., Viewtown and Sandra Marlene Weaver, Viewtown. Leon James McCullogh, York, Pa. and Dorothy Jane Olenick, Lexington, N.C. Peter Richards deCastro, Washington, D.C. and Diane Marie Riccio, Washington, D.C. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of thoughtful Service" Phone 825 2361 Culpeper For Your Convenience 1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Rappahannock Jietos Classifieds 1-800-825-4797 VJ — By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Mrs. Anna Fineham attended church services at Novum Baptist Church near Madison with Mr. and Mrs. Jon Heddleston and family on Sunday. Mr. Heddleston was the guest speaker. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg. Md. was a Friday until Saturday guest of her mother Mrs. Catherine Brown. Saturday Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton joined her mother Mrs. Brown and sister Mrs. Kushner for the day. Mrs. Emma Swindler entertained Rev. and Mrs. Merlin Shorb for lunch on Sunday at the Hazel Mountain Pub. C- H- ft* I S T-M-A-S Joy. Love. Peoce. Shoring and coring. Ir is one day when differences ore pur aside. The spirit of rhe holiday inspires us to spread cheer and goodwill May memories of rhis Christmas keep our hearts worm eoch day of rhe year. Have a wonderful Christmas TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, Virginia 22630 C. WairM 4 LoUm 8. Turner, Owner* "Your Golden Rule Funeral Home" * WEDDING STATIONERY INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES u JRappatjannocfe Jietos Stop by our office on Main Street,Washington, VA and • we can help you plan your entire wedding. 703-675-3338 ✓TV -_ /> Obituaries Emma Frazier Emma Elliott Frazier, 84, of Culpeper, died Saturday, Dec. 12 at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville. Mrs. Frazier was bom Feb. 16, 1908 in Rappahannock County, the daughter of the late Gideon and Albenie Woodward Elliott. She was the wife of the late Elmer Andrew Frazier. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. F.A. Bradley Jr. of Culpeper; a son, Stanley E. Frazier of Woodstock; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a brother, Ralph Elliott of Arlington. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper with the Elder Elmer Skeen officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Culpeper County Rescue Squad, F.O. Box 731, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Dorothy Oliver Dorothy ('reel Oliver, 76, of Warrenton, died Monday, Dec. 14 in Amissville. Mrs. Oliver was born June 16, 1916 in Rectortown, the daughter of the late W. W. and Ella Creel. She was the wife of the late John L. Oliver. Mrs. Oliver was a member of The Plains Baptist Church. She most recently worked as a nurses aide, but was a former waitress and clerk in various Warrenton stores. Survivors include two sons, John L. Oliver Jr. and Larry K. Oliver, both of Amissville; a sister, Eileen Harper of Lakeland, Fla; a niece, Jane Weik of Alexandria and four grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas with the Rev. Jack Rudy officiating. Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Dorothy Reeve Dorothy Tolman Reeve, mother of Kent Reeve of Washington, Va., died earlier this month in Salt Lake City, Utah. Daughter of Alice Ashdown and Justin Tolman, she attended Brigham Young University and married John Reeve in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1940. The family returned to Utah in 1970 when John Reeve retired and lived in Bountiful. Mrs. Reeve moved to Salt Lake City when her husband died in 1975. She did volunteer work there at the Primary Children’s Hospital, serving as president and treasurer of the Volunteers and organized the hospital’s doll collection. She is survived by five children, Kent, Robert Reeve of Salt Lake City, Kathleen Reeve of Chicago, 111., Alice Morrison of Salt Lake City, and Kevin Reeve of San Jose, Calif. ,10 grandchildren, her sister Nelma of Sun City, Calif., and her brother, Ray Tolman of Evergreen, Col. She died peaceably in her home while taking an afternoon nap. Funeral services were held on Dec. 7 in Salt Lake City. 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(703948-3428). 8PERRYV1LLE ANTIQUE MARKET Open Friday - Monday 10a.m. - 5p.m. e Antiques e Books e Collectibles e Glass e Frames • Evening Purses e Collectible Artwork e CMI War Prints We buy. seU and take consignments For Information call 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Building 4 liatariale Pioneer Steel Buildings•24X30X10 $3,428.00 •30X39X10 $4,650.00 •36X60X12 $6,530.00 •40X75X12 $8,895.00 •50X100X14 $13.595 00 All size building fabricated mini-storages/boat storage quotes available 1-8(X>637-5414 Business 5 Opportunities Dealership Log Homos. America s finest log home manufacturer needs quality wholesalers Earn excellent profits. Full or part time Lifetime warranty. Call Mr Jones for business opportunity info. 1-000-3215647 Old Timer Log Homes. Mt. Juliet, Tn. Don’t Call: Unless you want to own a service business with limited competition and high profits margins $2,9000 down and good credit required. Call Tom 1-800-366-1104. 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Lost ft Pound Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday aad Friday 9:30a .m.-3:00p.m. Saturday 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Lost Animals • Sweets, a female hound, 1.5 yrs old, black, brown 8c white, wearing bright orange collar, lost on Rt. 616 & Rt. 615, Turkey Ridge, Castleton. • Qucenic, female Beagle, 5 months old, black 6c tan, wearing orange collar; male Beagle, 5 months old, orange color, lost on Rt. 6166c Rt. 615, Turkey Ridge, Castleton. • Rebel, 2 yr. old mala, ycllow/whitc lab, nub tail, wearing a brown Hartz collar, lost on r Rt. 613, Amissvillc. • Bobo, bulldog cross, 3 year old male, brown with light tan spots, nub tail, wearing choke chain, lost on Rt. 211 near CCLC. • Ben, 1 yr old male hound tan and white, wearing blue collar, lost in Harmony Hollow, Warren County. 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Toe taafht ea to lean from oer aaparteacea. Toe taught aa to be Mr aad to always ahare, aad to do thing* that wo coeld look back os aad be freed at Toe felt that edacattoa, hard work, aad treat Is God track. Toe wNI 8*e Is the far the feeadatloa yea laid. In Loving Memory Of CHARLES E. HUFF Who departed this life 6 years ago on December 19,1986. You were someone special .who can never be replaced. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn't go alone, Pari of us went with you the day God took you home.' God gave us strength to fight our grief and courage to bear the blow. What it meant to lose you no one will ever know, Only those who have lost a loved one knows the pain we bear, Life goes on we know that’s true but it's not the same since we lost you. Sadly missed by Wife, Children & Grandchildren We would like lo take this opportunity to thank everyone for their prayers, food, gifts, flowers and all acts of kindness during the home going of my wife, Edna Burke. May God bless each of you. John K. Burke, Jr. and family RentalsApartments 60 ★ AVAIL NOW ★ Apartment tor rent In Sperryville $400/ month, utilities included. References and security deposit required. Call 703-907Rentals- 63 House AmissvMIe 4 bedrooms. 2 baths Available January 1st. References, lease, security deposit required. $695. Daytime 703-6757171, Evenings 703-6753670 ____ 3 bedroom stone farmhouse, easy access 1-66, garage/ storage building, $800/ month plus security deposit 703-364-3631/ 364 2296/703-937-4461. 14 mHopvltetfof Leesburg 3 bedroom rancher, 2 bain, 1 car garage, large deck rear overlooking Shorn doah River, great view. CAC, kitchen appliances, washer/ dryer: Water. on rsx of inground pool In$750/ mr “ ‘ deposit. 6 month References No pete. Can 304-725-7661 after 5pm.

- Amlssvllle. 9450. Short (arm lease thru spring. Cal 703-997-5703 or 703-6751190. with rivorvlow, 2 bedroom, 2 full baths, fuH basement, washer/ dryer hook-up. Available immediately. 1475/ month. 7036954646. Tiny House in secluded wooded valley near Flint HM. Modem bedroom loft, living/ kitchen, woodatove/ fireplace, large carport, laundry. Ideal for single or couple. Pets welcome. 3550 plus utWtiee. security deposit, references. 703675-3761. Flint HM 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 Warrenton 2 Office Suite 1300per month Short or Long Term nvmr.smuiATm or Call for more information Rentals/Sale 67 Vacation * Myrtle Beach 4 day Winter ' golf special, $100. Vacation rates available. Winter rentals from $400/ month. Ocean front condominium * resort; many amenities. For more information: 1-800-.448-5653. ~ Rental wanted in Fauquier County. Call 349-9141 Real Estate For Sale 71 ~ H.U.D. - 2 bedrooms, ...bath, on 6 acres with large attached garage. Rt. 637/ * Sumerduck $112,500 (03962) NV MLS N343458. Homestead Properties, 703-635-7157 Cheater 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. Condo/ Apartment For “ Sale - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - terrace level. Ceiling fans, Rotladen blinds, unlimited 9 hole golf included. Large pool, 2 clubhouses. Walk to bank, shopping. 15 minutes to beach-front. Lo. oated in Stuart, Florida. 55 or older only. $40,000. Please call (407) 2860520. Manassas - $112,990. Family Magnitude. Know your neighbors in this sumptuous 4 level, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome. Let your eyes decide. Spend a little for a lot!!! Call 703-471 -0440. Rappahannock Co. - Cedar siding rambler, 2 bedmoms, 2 baths, living room With flue and woodstove. country kitchen, 5 wooded acres. $99,000. Piedmont Realty, 703-625-9300, Charlotte A. Corbin, 703625-8828 PmI jpfffiff. Owner 72 New Cape Cod, cedar aiding, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, ''den, porch, deck, pastoral and mountain views. 'Owner/ agent terms. 5 , agree $169,000. 703-675>7776. 703-937-1776. - 3 -Qaeaburg/ -bedroom, 2 Cod, eat-l room, 2 2 lull bath Cape eat-ln kitchen with .eqk cabinets, separate din> Jng room with chairraN, central air. *134,900. 703-777-8154. Va.: 3 bed(large master „ bedroom), approximately 1700 square feet, wraparound porch, Inground Swimming pool, separate office building, detached 1.8 acres, exbeautiful views, financing. 127,500/ best offer. 703967-8014. a h m rimn nm O wmnmo- 4 oearoom, j ‘bath, spilt level, fun finished basement, large fenced yard. Creative financing avaiiabla. *156,000. Cal <-793-729-2697. wooded, mountain views. *156,000, Owner/ agwit terms; 703-675-1776, 703937-1776. Ufa Fay Cash tor deads of trust or mortgage notes secured by real estate. First or saoond trusts. Quick settlements. CM Todm! Cambridge Investment, 7036U%00 80 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 900 a m. at the Courthouse on Gay Street in wasnington, Virginia to consider the following apVARIANCE #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 Secson 6.2 (24) of the Zoning Ordinance of Rappahannock County. Specifically, to construct a pond such that land will be disturbed wtmin one-nunarea 1001 ot the neighboring property. The normal pool of the finished pond will be one-hundred feet or more from the nrnnnrti 1 \ J pt neignoonng propony, van* a nee allowed under Section 12.4 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance. BY: JOHN W. MCCARTHY ZONING ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 1282196 PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF WASHINGTON PURSUANT to Section 7-3 of the Town of Washington Subdivision Ordinance, and Section 15 1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of Washington. Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Monday January 4, 1993, at 7:30p.m., at the Town Hall in Washington. Virginia to consider the following applications: TW R7 #92-12-02 Application by the County of Rappahannock to rezone Tax Map 20A 1, Parcel 81, from “VR" Village Residential to “VS’ Village Services Property is a garage (w) 3' of ground surrounding it. adjacent to Episcopal Church Rectory and County Courthouse complex on Porter Street and Mt. Salem Avenue Rezoning request accompanied by deed restriction as to use being limited to only those of 1 -3-3 (i). excluding “jails". A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. THE ABOVE named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the County Administrator P.O. Box 519, Washington, Virginia. 22747, in advance thereof BY: John W. McCarthy County Administrator 01283122 Automobiles * 84 Dodge Caravan 1999 LE. white/ woodgrain, fully •quipped, looks new. $7.000.703475-1776. res Idence, 703-837-1776. Fofd-Uncoln Mercurytrucks included. All new 93 s. Cell for factory invoice price quote: 1-600-993 9575. No charge, recorded message. Tennessee Motor Company, Johnson City, Tennessee Ford Taurus 1990 White, station wagon, automatic, loaded, electric doors/ windows. 3rd seat etc. $6,000. 703675-1776, 7039371776. Subaru QL 198$ Station wagon, four wheel drive, automatic, blue, many extras. $2,500. 703673 1776,703937-1776. Trucks - 88 ★ GREAT DEAL! * Chevrolet I960 Tahoe Package! 4.3 fuel injection. V-6, automatic, a/c, am/ fm cassette camper lop 86,000 mUes. $4,500/ negotiable CM! 7037771111 ext. #366 or 1-3047230694, leave message or ask for Wayne or Dorma. Delight 1991 Detsun 200SX Automatic, good for parts or rs-„ •toraUon. Many new parts, wstar pump, banary, shocks, starter, good Uros. AM/FM, body fair, needs work. 99,000 miles. $4007 offer 703777-7526 after 640pm SONNY'S AUTO PARTS partslor ears and trucks Soma new parts vucksaiiddsM. W*Suyin4 Ml running Oft* 7 dtyi, Swill *1 «a*)M LaaaM Ife. M StrtsaaaM c*m»M*.s*o<*.g2£2S7i Help 91 Wanted Amt Mgr ★JUST DO IT* Seeking several individuals I can train to help run my business Must like people & challenges. Great $$$ NO EXP. NEC. Cal Na. (art* at 703/460-SS41 Covenant Transport- now hiring OTR drivers the best team pay m the industry.27c - 29c per mile plus mileage and longevity bonus motel/layover pay, loading/unloading pay, paid insurance. Requiremlnts; age 23 with 1 year verifiable OTR. class A COL with Haz/Mat, students welcome 1-800-441-4394 Drivers: start 24 cants-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 Une 1-800343-7989 Drivers (truck)- Tandem Dump. Earn up to $12.75 per hour- must nave driving experience, CDL, DOT physical and clean driving record. Contact: J.B Shotwell & Son, Sterling, Va. 703-450-2340 Edttor-Qeneral Manager for The Warren Sentinel, Front Royal. Experienced writer-manager should send resume to: Thomas T Byrd, Pubisher, 2 N. Kent St., Winchester, VA. 22601 Owner Operators needed- Now hiring owners in your area. You can earn up to $17.00 per hour while driving your own vehicle under loaded dispatch. Looking for panel vans and 12 foot through 24 foot straight trucks. COL and 1 year driving experience required. Must be free of alcohol related offenses for past 5 years and have good driving record. Call today for more information call 1-800-325-7826. Planner Salary: $21,263$30,520. Seeking applicants for a new position to work with two other planners and two zoning personnel. Responsibilities include research and analysis, data base management, graphics preparation and development review. The position requires understanding of planning techniques, statistical methods and cartographic standards as well as solid communication skills Applicants must possess a masters in planning or a degree in a related field with two years planning experience. Submit a Rockingham County Emioyment Application and resume by January 8. 1993 to County Administration Office, Rockingham County Administrative Center, P.O. Box 1252, Harrisonburg, VA. 22801703-564-3010 or TDD: 800-828-1120. REAL ESTATE BROKER To manage an office with a new concept in Real Estate Sales. Must be honest, progressive, open minded, motivated and a motivator. Must know Rappanhannock County. Could lead to an equity position. Send letter of interest and/or resume to: P.O. Box 59-AA, Washington, Va. 22747. Job update * .***>*»«*„§*»« REAL ESTATE SALES ASSOCIATE To work in a local office with a new concept in Real Estate Sales. Must be honest and truly interested in a career in real estate sales. Must know Rappahannock County. Experience not necessary. Send letter of interest and/or resume to: P.O. Box 59BB, Washington. Va. 22747. Truck Driver*-1 yr exp, up to 28c/mi. to start. Choose van or flat. TuMonfree training for thoaa w/no •xp. Great benefits. Call Poole Truck Line 1-800553-9443 r>_t;—— ncwpouniw FUN THATS RIGHT! YOU CAN mate good money & enjoy your career, Immed. mgmt. & asst mgmt. far those w/a great attitude. Sharp in appearance & sincere deaire to succeed. NO EXP. NEC. Call Kerf at 703/450-5941 Help Wanted - 93 Person to prepare and serve meals lor six when gentleman entertains. Occasional Saturdays. 5:30 • 9:30 $90.00 per evening. AmisvtHe 703-955-2596 F&l MANAGER Due To A Recent Transfer, We Are In Immediate Need Of An Individual Who Is: • Experienced in the Field of Finance • Goal Orienled • Challenged by hard work & long hours • Aggressive • A Team Player Salary la Camaraawirala With Experience ft Reenlta Caft Far Interview Mika Reddy, Ceneral Manager MILLER HONDA-VW-ISUZU 703-869-5000 1-800-662-4872 Equal Opportunity Employer r »u» r+mnmtm'mm 1 L HAMMM1MJ Garrett-Kosin Management Corp. Currently we need ambitious, energetic individuals to join our mangement team in the Front Royal Area Restaurant experience required. Starting salary based on experience. Garrett-Kosin Mgmt. offers professional training classes, advancement opportunity an excellent benefit package and a friendly work environment JOIN US TODAY! Send your resume' to: Garrett-Kosin Management Carp. Attention: Tom NHand 202 N. Loudoun St, Ste. 209 Winchester, VA 22601 We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Technician A challenging position with responsibility for the repair of highly sophisticated electronic and electro-mechanical equipment to the component level in a depot repair environment. Looking for a mature individual ready for long-term commitment. Two year engineering degree or equivalent technical training. Minimum five years relevant experience. Excellent skills with diagnostic test equipment and PC hardware/software. Able to repair to the component level. Salary based on capabilities and experience. Excellent benefits. Nonsmoking work environment. EOE. Send resume' to: G&D Systems, LP 11419 Sunset Mb Rood Reston, VA 22090 O«polmtni O/ na§HfKMi<»ik«. \riiiir TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PROGRAM SUPERVISOR #00402 • Culpeper. Individual to manage the engineering, construction, and operational functions of the Traffic Engineering Section. Directs traffic engineering investigations and studies and the development of traffic signal, sign, and pavement marking plans; reviews construction plans; and coordinates District highway engineering programs. Provides technical assistance and supervision; prepares budgets; attends public meetings; makes presentations; and responds to public inquiries. Requires knowledge of highway safety laws and regulations. Must be able to manage multiple assignments; analyze data and interpret regulations; develop budgets; and supervise others. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Degree in civil engineering or related field with professional traffic engineering experience or a combination of training, education, and/or experience. Salary: $33,568-151,253. Excellent benefit*. If qualified for this position, send Virginia State application to: Human Resources, VDOT, P.O. Box 671, Culpeper, VA 22701. Applications are available at the Virginia Employment Commission and any VDOT residency or district office. Applications must be received in a VDOT office no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 30,1992. We Give You Convenience & Affordability Ten Papers in Six Counties MasterCard & Visa Accepted CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Fauquier Loudoun Times-MIrror Clarke Courier Front Royal News Rappahannock News Tlmes-Democrat \ \ w t i:v.lyk7i Reston Times Herndon Times Vienna Times Centrevilie Times Chantillv Times Classified 1-800-339-3384

Safe food handling for happy holiday L I . * i ' s -4* ' By HELEN W. SMITH -! extension A*ent, Homo Economics The Extension Home Economists recently participated in a food sanitation training and have been providing training for local restaurants. We each have identified assumptions that we make about the safety techniques that we use in our home when preparing food. We all found areas that needed brushing up for optimum safety. How are you doing with your techniques? Preventing food poisoning No one has gotten food poisoning from your food, you say? Maybe and maybe not. Some seven million Americans suffer from food borne illness each year. Often we think that we have the flu, never realizing that we have food borne illness. The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us are making plans for the “Big Gathering” at our house. Menus are being planned, cleaning is getting under way, and lists are made. While making your food list, give thought to safe food practices. As we become more rushed, we often taken shortcuts that put our family and friends at risk. Food safety starts at the grocery store. When shopping, plan your trip through the store so that cold items are selected last. This will decrease the time that they are out of refrigeration. Avoid purchasing food that is out-dated or cans that are dented. Frozen foods should be rocksolid. Be sensitive to smell and touch as you make your selections. When checking out, watch the person bagging your groceries. Be sure that meats and poultry are not bagged with items to be eaten raw such as fruit or vegetables. The meat can contaminate the other foods. As soon as you purchase the groceries, go straight home and put the groceries away. Oftentimes in cold weather, we make the assumption that the car is cold enough to keep food safe while we “run” one more errand. Store the groceries as soon as you get home. The refrigerated and frozen foods need to be put away first. When putting meats and poultry away, be sure they are on the lower shelf and on a plate that will catch any drips. Eggs should be left in their original cartons. Rewrap foods that are to be frozen unless they are in heavy plastic bags such as frozen vegetables. Double aluminum foil or freezer plastic should be used. Date the item and rotate older products to the front or top of the freezer. Handwashing When you go into a commercial kitchen, you see signs posted that all employees must wash hands before preparing food. This needs to be done in a different sink from the kitchen sink where food will be prepared. This applies to home, too. If your kids or others will help with food preparation, be sure they wash their hands. Use running water and soap and wash the front, back, and between the fingers. Use a clean hand towel or paper towels. Be careful about what is put into the kitchen sink. Only foods and related items are allowed. Let’s take a “tour” of a common kitchen when the cook is busy preparing the family meal. Let me share some of the techniques that you need to consider.' Many of us will chop the carrots, then peel the potatoes, and then use the same knife to cut the wrappings Holiday closings The following businesses and county offices will have special hours during the Christmas season: The county offices will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. ''The Rappahannock National Bank in Washington will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25. The Fanners and Merchants Bank in Flint Hill will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25. The Rappahannock Social Services Department will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 as will the Rappahannock Health Department. The Rappahannock Library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. Area post offices will be closed Dec. 25. The Rappahannock Public Schools will dismiss at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23 and will return to school on Jan. 4. Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 18 and classes will resume on Jan. 5. Family Guidance Services of Rappahannock will close at noon on Dec. 23 and will be closed Dec. 24 and 25. In case of an emergency, members of the staff will be on call and messages can be left by calling their answering machine at 6753329. The Rappahannock News will be dosed on Dec. 25. 1 . v HOME ECONOMICS off the meat. AH this is done without washing the knife. Never use a knife for more than one purpose without washing thoroughly. This is perhaps one of the most frequent violations that cooks make. The most they might do is wipe the knife with a cloth. This only spreads bacteria. Wash the knife in hot suds after each use. Cutting boards What does your cutting board look like? It it an old wooden board that has been around for years? If so, a durable plastic board that can be sterilized should be put on your Christmas gift list. Wooden boards and butcher blocks should not be used. The harmful bacteria can stay in the pores of the wood and contaminate the next food prepared on the board. Use hot suds and wash the plastic board thoroughly, rinsing in hot water to clean the board. Reheating foods When warming up foods that were cooked earlier, the cook should wash the bowl before putting the food back into it. Heat sauces, soups, and gravy to a boil. Heat leftovers thoroughly to 165 degrees. A cook should be careful with spoons that are used to stir foods. Lay them on a spoon rest, arid only touch the handle. For items that cook a long time such as soups and spaghetti sauces, use “fresh spoons” rather than leaving one on the counter for long periods of time. Thawing frozen foods How do you thaw your turkey or other meats? Never leave the meat on the counter to thaw. Contrary to popular opinion, the inside frozen part of the meat will not keep the outside cold enough to prevent spoilage. Plan ahead. The preferred way is to thaw the poultry in the refrigerator on a tray to catch drippings. On an average, it will take a ten-pound turkey two days to thaw. Twenty 'To'you &‘Yours \\ e \\ isli to announce that the exchange xx ill he closed on the 22nd and resume on the 29th. For Further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt 55 pound turkeys will take three to four days. If you should need to hurry the thawing process, there is hope. Put the turkey, enclosed in a water tight plastic bag, in cold running water. It is important that the water is constantly changed and that the turkey is covered with water. One of the cooking methods often referred to by cooks is to put either the ham or turkey in the oven. Raise the temperature of the oven to 500 degrees for a specific time. Then cut the oven off, leaving the meat for so many hours. This is absolutely not a safe method. Do not use this method. This method will allow the meat to stay at a low temperature for too long and will allow bacteria to form. Turkeys and hams should be cooked in a 325 degree oven until the center of the meat reaches 185 degrees for poultry and 170 degrees for pork. A rule of thumb is to cook the meat 25 minutes per pound unless you are using a cooking bag, then you would plan for 20 minutes per pound. When heating a fully cooked ham, you need to get the internal temperature to 165 degrees. This will take almost the same amount of time as cooking a ham from start. Serving food When planning your food for the “Big Gathering,” be sure to have enough serving dishes. This may not be simply one dish for each food time. Serve foods in smaller dishes, keeping hot food hot and cold food cold. When more food is needed, replace the food with a new dish or wash the used dish before refilling. Never leave food out at room temperature for more than two hours. Cold foods need to be kept below 45 degrees, and hot foods need to be kept above 140 degrees. Anything above or below this will allow bacteria to multiply rapidly. As soon as the meal is over, store foods. Oftentimes we all get to talking and having a good time, leaving the food until later. If this happens, toss all food. You can not see, smell, or taste the bacteria that causes the food borne illness. When in doubt, throw it out. OCd fashioned Christmas cwQyy • Chocolate Cream Drops j • Chocolate Covered Peanuts • Peanut Squares • Gum Drops • Orange Slices • Pink and White Ices Sharp Cheese ' Cut from the Wheel • Black Walnuts Alvin B. Stokes General Store 533 E. Main St. "At the Bridge" Downtown Front Royal 635-4437 * Combo Real Estate Available In 9 Newspapers 675-3338 I Christmas Gift i RAFFLE - RAFFLE - RAFFLE $386,500. HISTORIC ESTATE HOME • Circa 1754 Stone & Brick Colonial Home and Approx. 18 Acres. • Located near Qearbrook, VA in Frederick Co., easy access to 1-81, • Home Restored • 6 Fireplaces • Barn/Stable • Stream ■ • Approx. 5,000 Christmas Trees 7 4 to 15 Ft • A minimum of 3,000 betas mutt be told or money will be refunded. ■ 'The Pitzer House" lg $100.00 Per Ticket - Only 5,000 Tickets To Be Sold Tickets Must Be Sold By Jan 4. 1993 - Drawing Date: Jan 30 Mi«storC.<r(J Vis.i A<:<;<M)tc(l I For Information and Tickets Call: 1-800-296-3953 - 703-667-3953 Evenings 3c Weekends Calk 1-800-258-8160 - 703-667-8265 or Send Check to: 'Winchester Music Viva ■MM Real estate transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: David J. Armor and wife to Daniel D. Armor and wife, Parcel B, 2 acres, Hawthorne District. Gift. I 1 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All leal estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-600-543-8294. Patrick Oliphant and others to Patrick Oliphant and others, 33.252 acres, 33.2 acres and 33 acres, 50 percent interest in each, Hawthorne District. William C. Printz and wife to Brenda Printz Moffett, .0743 acre and .0532 acre, Jackson District. Gift. Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE UM James W. Leake, Broker 703-987-8088 /office CASTLETON AREA 4 room dwelling on 23.5 acres, •85,500. SPERRYVILLE - Stone and brick home, 3 bedrooms, living room w/fireplace, basement, garage, 4.62 acres. Nice view. $149,000. AMISSVILLE • Bam style home, 3 bedrooms, 2Vfc baths, rear porch, carport, 5.7 acres, stream, pond, workshop. $165,000. Owner will finance. Listings Needed James W. Leake 987-8236 John Eubank 987-8146 Jon Morgan 987-8500 BudCorder 675-3291 Need advice on your real estate purchase? THE BUYER’S AGENCY, INC. works exclusively for real estate buyers. 703-675-1190 Washington, VA 22747 imt David Welch Butch Zindel v 5S 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 4:30-7:30 P.M. 675-3033 I THE OLDEAND THE NEW OLDE LOG FARMHOUSE, with an even older 38.75 acres, mostly woods; MT. VIEWS, stream, refurbished, $180,000... NEWISH SOLAR CONTEMPORARY, cedar siding, spacious, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, garage, shed, 5.85 acres, stream, $225,000... FAUQUIER SPRINGS AREA Newish split level on 14 i acres in fine horsey area, garage, basement, stream, ( $195,000... ( SHENANDOAH NAT. PARK and wild scenic rivers. Call... < JESUS CHRIST himself must have been listening to the I heavenly Warrenton Chorale last week. Director Barbara 1 Stinson did it again--only more so! Thanks... I SANTA CLAUS’S route on Dec. 25 has not yet been firmed up, he may be able to add one more stop... * ROGER RATCHELDER, Santa s Helper... The Street of the Gaze Washington, Va 22747 703-675-1776 703-937-1776 (res)