Rappahannock News, December 23, 1992

f PA© CIRCULATION NOW ; \ | ^ Sobt«c«to ABC Audit Rappahannock households 2 777* -i,i' ■ . i RN062791 10******************* VIRGINIA STATE LIBRARY SERIAL SECT. ilTH «* CAPITOL iiOO CApITOL SX„-„ felCHMOND.VA : ■." : »^JL :s*V nocU Cottntv'a Faiml) ~nf v Y- • * ^T ^ •*>-"--J....,; •• rift'-1 -: -y •V;5» v-r '■«#»***« ^ ;'■ V^'-iv . U A.>4 y ■—l / V-j T?f -V r-fo f •• ;*;/ .• .■ y // >;*§r / 44th Year, No. 52 16 pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1992_Washington, Virginia — --- ------1 Sj£?&2JS&?Tf7'-----;Phone 675-3338 50 cents Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sean Kilpatrick This Nativity scene is part of a stained glass window in Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. A minister considers Christmas '■’^■" fThe ^ollowing'»^erview[ was written nine years ago by Stella Richards (now Cadwalader). The Rev. Steve Scoggin now lives in Waynesboro and directs a counseling center there. His thoughts on the underlying meanings of Christmas are as valid today as they were when this story was first written. - the Editor) Reverend Steve Scoggin is minister at the Washington Baptist Church and is also a practicing Jungian-oriented therapist. We asked if he would share with the Rappahannock News some of his feelings about Christmas. The Meaning “There is the story of Christmas and then there is the reality of that story for the people hearing it. ' s I think the meaning of Christmas for an individual has a lot to do with the place in life they happen to be. The characters in the story represent a lot of the different places in life and the searching that ultimately ends up at the manger. There are a lot of Characters introduced into the Christmas drama - and it is a drama. There are the angels who come to announce. There are the shepherds who leave their flocks and go - which is unheard of. There are the wise men who travel from the East. We do not hear anything about him, but there is also an inkeeper. I do not want to be too hard on him, but the scripture that stands out about him is that there is no room for Mary and Joseph at the inn. The characters have a lot to do with the birth and with how we come to the birth. Like the angels, are we at a place where we are ready to announce the good news to the world? Take the shepherds - are we at a place where we can turn from all that is familiar to us and follow? With the hope that what we find is what we have yearned for, yearned to come into our lives? Or like the wise men, whom some say were astrologers, do we come from a “far off place” knowing that we must respond and the way in which we do is to bring expensive gifts? They followed their own call • mg and that was a star. Or, like the innkeeper, is our response that we do not have room yet? That there is no room in the inn of our hearts? We do not really focus much on the animals. I am not sure I can speak of what is going on with the animals, but they were there in large numbers. Joseph knew it was not his child. We do not hear from him in the story, but it was a bold thing for him to go ahead and marry Mary. I probably identify with Joseph, not only because I am a new’ father, but also - and really more important - because w hat was birthed into my life is more than I ever expected in the See Birth, Page A-8 Board urged to build new middle school By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer A much smaller and completely different crowd showed up for the public hearing on school expansion Monday night than showed up last January, and most speakers this time supported building a middle school. Following the public hearing in January when speakers had asked for alternatives to the middle school, the School Board hired a consultant who said the space problems at both schools could be solved temporarily by modular classrooms at a cost of $651,000. Superintendent David Gangel said he saw no evidence that the crowding is the result of a temporary problem, and so he could not recommend modular classrooms. The consultant, Low’ell Baughan of Baughan and Baukages architectural firm in Luray, said as an alternative the school system could build additions to both schools at a cost of between $2.1 and $1.9 million. “This is a ten-year solution,” Dr. Gangel said Monday night. “Nowhere does it say the growth will stop after 10 years, and the debt will last beyond 10 years." Ur. Gangel said he would be concerned about the “quality of land usage.” He noted that finding a parking space at the elementary school is already a problem that willget worse as the school grows. He added that playground space would be “tight.” He also said the expansion could bring some of the problems with larger schools that Northern Virginia localities are having. Dr. Gangel said that the third alternative building a middle school would cost $4.2 million plus the cost of land. “That’s the most expensive initial cost,” he said. He added that a middle school would take care of space problems through the vear 2015. He said that additional employees would be required regardless of the alternative selected, and added that they would cost between $1141,000 and $4(51,000 at today’s salaries. Building a middle school would add $149,000 in personel costs to those figures, he said. He also estimated that more furniture and equipment costing $19,800 would be needed regardless of the alternative selected, and that building a middle school would add $41,500 to those costs. “We’re full today,” he said. “We’re growing and will continue to grow. I cannot support temporary classrooms. There are two viable alternatives-a middle school and additions. As superintendent of schools, I personally think what’s best for the students is a middle school, but we can’t make the decision in a vacuum. We have to consider the taxpayers too.” School Board Chairman Beverly See Expand. Page A-6 Budget squeezes schools By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Although 46 percent of the school year has gone by, only 34 percent of the school budget has been spent. Nevertheless, School Superintendent David Gangel told the School Board Monday night he was concerned about whether or not the school system can get through the year on its budget. There is another $25,000 available to the schools with permission from the Board of Supervisors. The schools qualify for approximately $15,000 more in state aid because of increased enrollment. That would require another $10,000 in local funds. • ... Normally the schools do not spend at the same rate as the school year. Some expenses hit at the beginning of the year. A large amount is held back to pay teachers who are on a 12-month contract in July and August. Dr. Gangel noted that some expenses were not expected when the budget was prepared. Once school started the School Board had to hire an additional kindergarten teacher because of a large kindergarten class. The school system is paying tuition to a neighboring school system for one special education student who is taught out of the county. At Monday’s meeting the board See Board, Page A-8 Old Rag Bulletins Transit holiday CSC Transit will not operate on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Dec. 30,31 and Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s. CSC Transit is a program of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. CSC Transit serves the general public as well as clients of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in the five counties of Planning District 9. Library changes hours The Rappahannock County Library will change its hours this winter. In January the new winter hours will be as follows: Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 'ftonndalioot Tatrlot Games' is movie “Patriot Games,” rated R, will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26 and 27 at the Theatre at Washington, Va. Loan Closet's new name reflects true mission * • By M. SEAN KILPATRICK ' Rappahannock N«w« Staff Writer The Rappahannock Loan Closet isn’t what it sounds like. So the volunteers who staff this vital service for the community have decided to change its name to Rappahannock Convalescent Aids. For more than five years a small group of volunteers has been collecting all manner of things to help those recovering from serious illness and then lending them out at no cost “We loan things like hospital beds, wheel chairs, walkers, and the like that people need,” said Dot Mank, one of the dedicated volunteers. “People really need these things and we have people who have had to keep some of our aids for two years,” she said. “Winter and early spring is our heaviest season, when most of our inventory is lent out,” she said. As a result it is possible in December to move around the storage shed on the grounds of the former Washington High School where the convalescent aids are stored. During the summer and fall when demand is less, the building is stuffed to overflowing. “We need a bigger storage space with power and lights, at least 1,200 square feet,” Mrs. Mank said. The lights are important because so often people come to pick up things after work and it too dark in here to work safely, she said. She also needs volunteers who are willing to help check the beds and such in and out of storage. “We only meet three times a year,” she said of the group that would rather work than meet. Joining Mrs. Mank in this effort are her husband, Sid, Mary Williams, Sara Latham, and Ethel Bailey. i$ “We must tell you that the Rappahannock lions have been marvelou# to us. They have helped us time and time again,’’prs. Mank said. For the past several years the group has served about 75 persons a year in this county alone. “The need is there, but it is difficult to expand our services without additional storage space and volunteers,” she added. '«*•£ ' .^rvv Rappahannock New* Staff Photo/Sean Kilpatrick Dot Mank handles the paperwork as Howard Holschuh returns a chair to the newly named Rappahannock Convalescent Aids warehouse. Volunteer Mary Williams looks on. The organization's former name was the Rappahannock Loan Closet. j »j§I

County emergency log Dec. 11: alarm, Route 643, Amisaville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Amisaville; public service, Route 622, Rock Mills; public service, Route 616, Castleton; aggravated assault, Route 642, Amisaville; stranded motorist, U.S. 211; fish and game violations, Route 668; fish and game violations, Route 633; public service, Route 628; public service, Route 231, Sperryville. Dec. 12: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522 and Route 641; stray livestock/horses, Route 638, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 231, Sperryville; assist Culpeper County Sheriffs Department, U.S. 211; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amisaville; public service, Chester Gap. Dec. 13: intoxication, Route 610; found property, U.S. 211; open door/window, Chester Gap; driving under influence alcohol, U.S. 622. The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Dec. 14: 4:27 p.m., shortness of breath, Route 600, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Dec. 16: 12:38 a.m., heart problems, Route 707, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 10:18 a.m., illness, Route 663, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 9:32 p.m., Virginia Slate forks ^So/p»j!^ 50\fears And St ill Growing seizures, Route 678, Amissville VFD. Dec. 18: 8:06 a.m., illness, Route 642, Amissville VFD; 9:48 a.m., subject down, U.S. 522, Flint Hill VFD, Washington VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 9:22 p.m., brush fire, Route 730, Amissville VFD. Dec. 19: 4:34 p.m., structural fire, Route 602, Sperryville VFD. Dec. 20:10:23 a.m., chimney fire, Route 628, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 3:08 p.m., injuries from a fall, Route 1001, Sperryville VFD and Washington VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this week: Dec. 14: public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; juvenile runaway, U.S. 211; misdemeanor theft, Route 231, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211; fish and game violations, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211; public service, Town of Washington. Dec. 15: stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522; fish and game violations, Route 643; prowler, U.S. 522, Chester Gap. Dec. 16: traffic accident, Chester Gap. Dec. 17: property damage, U.S. 211; bad checks, U.S. 211; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Dec. 18: driving under influence alcohol, U.S. 211, Amissville. Dec. 19: assault, Route 641; fish and game violations, Red Oak Mountain; fish and game violations, Route 622, Rock Mills; alarm, Route 626; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211; traffic accident, U.S. 211; driving under influence alcohol, Route 619; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Sperryville. Dec. 20: alarm, Route 680; fish and game violations, Route 627; alarm, Route 680; gas theft, U.S. 522; larceny from yards, Route 622, Gid Brown Hollow. PUBLIC HEARING: COUNTY CODE ZONING & OTHER LAND USE AMENDMENTS On Monday, January 4, 1992, at 7;00 p.m.t the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisori 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 5J-7 (regarding Family Apartments): From A., delete "800 square ft." and replace with; “1200 total square feet 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 date; 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 & drain tile, whichever is first, Owner shall present to the Building Official a wall check prepared by a surveyor licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, showing compliance with the required setback provisions of the applicable Zoning Districts). Add to Section 6.2: 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 33-4 T: T Dance, Music or Performing Arts Studio, for Profit SU (in all zoning Districts; 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 setback requirement of the applicable zoning district. B. The studio shall be so designed so as to preclude the emanation of noise beyond any property line. C. In the Residential and Resource Preservation Zoning Districts, the use shall be conducted in buildings with the exterior appearance of residential structures and normal accessory structures. Add to Section 6.6-1: Add to Definitions Section: PROFIT The charging of admission, fees, or rental; on a continuing or intermittent 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 the Code of 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 revised 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 Chapter 5 Alcohol Safety Actio* Program Chapter 11 Courts Chapter IS Election Districts Chapter IS Emergencies Chapter 22 Fire k Rescue Squads Chapter 30 Meetings Chapter 3d Personnel Policies Chapter 40 Public Welfare Board Chapter 43 Purchasing Chapter SI Solid Waste Advisory Commute Chapter 57 Water L Sewer Authority Chapter 71 Building Construction Chapter 74 Building*, Unsafe Chapter 78 Cable Television Chapter 90 Difecrlmlnatloa Chapter 103 Fee* Chapter 107 Firework* Chapter 117 Hunting Chapter 123 Libraries Chapter 143 Solid Waste Chapter 147 Subdivision of Land i Chapter 133 Tradesmen Chapter 162 Vehicles and Traffic Chapter 170 Zoning AH interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment BY ORDER OF: John W. McCarthy County Administrator Pet of the Week Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a Lab/newfie, one- to two-year old black male, 50-60 pounds, wearing a blue collar, found on Route 618, Woodville, curly coat, very sweet. Other dogs available this week include: • Lab/retriever, two-year-old neutured male, wearing a choke collar, yellow, found on Route 645, Amissville. • Belgium shepherd cross, twoto three-year-old black male, found on Route 618, Woodville. • Shepherd/collie, one- to two year-old male, tan/black, very friendly, found on Route 642, Amissville. • Foxhound, Foxy is a two- to three-year-old hound, black/white, long and lanky, likes women. • Cat, Cooney is a one-year-old male, black and grey. 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. Social Security offers tax data for farmers “If you are a farmer 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” (Publi cation 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). 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 Yes! Please enter my new subscription to Rappahannock Jietos Aubsrrtptton rates bp matt: Rappahannock... .$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S............S24.00/yr. NAME. ADDRESS. CITY. .STATE_2IP. Mall subscriptions are payable In advance. Make check or money order payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 i This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: The Rappahannock News (ISSN # 81050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Second class postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in US. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. P.O. Box 59. Washington. Va. 22747. Pine Knot gunman faces 4 charges Walter L. Robinson, 23, of Culpeper, has been charged in the shooting incident at the Pine Knot Inn last month. Maj. Ed Streapy of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office said Tuesday afternoon it had taken more than a month to track down witnesses to the shooting, which occurred on Saturday night, Nov. 7, about 11p.m. Acconiing to Mqj. Streapy an altercation began inside the restau-' rant and one of those involved went outside to his car and got a gun. The gunman then went around to the side of the building and began shooting through the window, injuring Walter C. Freeman of Washington. Robinson has been charged with brandishing a firearm, a misdemeanor, and three felonies: shooting into an occupied dwelling, feloniously shooting Freeman, and using a fireaim in the commission of a felony. M^j. Streapy said that Robinson, whose listed address is 206 Monticello Ave., Culpeper, has apparently not been seen in the area since the shooting. Robinson stands 6’9” and weighs about 147 pounds, Mqj. Streapy said. 'The warrants have been posted on the national crime computer. All we can do now is wait for him to show up somewhere," he added. In other action Maj. Streapy reported that John Wayne Childrey has been charged with embezzlement. Allegedly he failed to turn over $7,425 to William and Ann Furtick after selling a tractor left on consignment. The matter has not yet come before the court. In Circuit Court last week, several defendents had their probations revoked and were returned to jail by Judge Shore Robinson. Daniel Allen Pullen and Irvin Franklin Freeman were both sent to the Rappahannock jail by the judgeafter evidence was presented of farther trouble with the law since their last convictions in this court. Park charges 4 with hunting Shenandoah National Park Superintendent J.W. Wade has announced the recent arrest of several individuals on poaching and weapons violations. Shortly after midnight on Nov. 29, DeWayne A. Shifflett and Everette E. Shifflett, both of Elkton, Va., were apprehended and charged with illegal hunting and discharging a weapon into the Park. In addition, both men were charged with numerous state violations. The incident occurred along U.S. 33 in Rockingham County and was a joint investigation between the Park and Virginia Game Wardens. On Saturday, Dec. 12, Thomas E. Snow and James E. Snow, both of Stanardsville were apprehended and charged with illegal hunting and weapons violations. Three deer and two rifles were seized and will be subject to forfeiture. New Year's Eve BINGO SPECIAL ^ Thursday, Dec. 31 2 BIO SESSIONS 7 P.M. -10:30 P.M. 1000 JACKPOT 2 ADMISSIONS SALEM VOL. P/R 5-1/2 milef N. of Culpeper on 522 Judge Robinson also accepted a guilty plea from David Adamson Blanchard Jr., on a charge of manufacturing marijuana. Blanchard was sent to jail, where he has been for the last several months and will stay there until sentencing in March, 1993, said Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke. He was found in possession of 49 marijuana plants, Luke added. Judge Robinson refused to be lenient with John Wesley Leake, who was due in court at 9 a.m. At the appointed hour Leake’s attorney told the judge that he didn’t know where the defendent was. Leake finally appeared about 9:30 and Judge Robinson sent him to jail for failure to appear. Retiring early cuts benefits Will my Social Security checks be less if I retire before I’m old enough for Social Security? According to Bruce A. Hundley, Social Security manager in Culpeper, he hears that question more and more nowadays. For years, there has been a trend towards early retirement with some people leaving their careers even in their 60s. Generally, the answer is “yes,” your benefit will be less if you take early retirement. A Social Security retirement benefit, which is first payable at age 62, is based on a worker’s average monthly wage figured over his or her highest 35 years of earnings. (36 years is used for anyone born after 1928.) By retiring early, a person is giving up several years of work that would normally have been among the highest earning years. Because those years of high earnings won’t be a factor in Social Security’s retirement benefit formula, the person’s overall average earnings will be less, thus the Social Security benefit will be less than it could have been. Hundley provided this example to illustrate his point. “Bill Smith was bom in 1936. He will not be eligible for Social Security benefits until he’s 62 in 1998. But he retired from his job at the local electric company this year at age 56. Like most people, Bill made progressively more and more money each year he worked. So his highest 35 years of earnings were his last 35 years of earnings - from 1957 through 1992. If Bill had continued to work until he was 62 in 1998, would would have used the years 1963 through 1998 to figure his average earnings. That means we could have factored in his relatively high earnings between 1992 and 1998 and factored out his low earnings between 1957 and 1963. In other words, had he kept working, his average earnings would have been higher so his Social Security benefit would have been higher.” “Of course,” Hundley added, “everybody has to decide what’s in their own best interest and asktwhat’s more important: a few extra years of retirement or a higher Social Security check." Workers can get an estimate of what their retirement benefits will be by calling Social Security at 1800-772-1213 business days between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and asking for a Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement. You may also stop by your Culpeper office at 400 South Main Street to pick up a copy of the request. 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 the school board shall be held. All 5 members of the school board shall be elected 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

B | ■ -—; , ^WVMIWI Armf % 1774. r«W Late charge carries Rappahannock past Luray By SEAN KILPATRICK Rappahannock N»w« Staff Writer The Rappahannock varsity basketball team, playing at home for the first time this season, soundly defeated the Luray Bulldogs Saturday night. The final score was 62-48. The Junior Varsity game was decided after the final buzzer had sounded as Rappahannock, ahead by two points, fouled at the buzzer. The Luray player went to the line and made his first shot; then he missed his second shot giving the Panthers the victory, 45-44. Through the final quarter Andre Fletcher kept the junior varsity team in the game with his performance at the foul line. He made five of six shots in the last minute of the game. In the varsity game,the Panthers were up by only five points, 44-39, after three quarters and the Luray squad was still very much in the game. Rappahannock Coach Gary Leake told his players during the timeout between the quarters that he wanted eight minutes of intense, . focused basketball. Guard Kevin Joliffe, a senior, helped the team keep its composure as he sank went five for six from the foul line, two of them coming with two minutes left in the game. Those two shots pushed the score to 51-45 and he added another two points seconds later by driving the length of the court, weaving through a tightly packed Luray defense to score a layup. The Bulldogs lost heart when that layup went through the hoop. Forward Michael Williams scored the last of his 20 points 30 seconds later to make the score 5545 and put the game out of reach. Williams also added 19 rebounds to the team effort. The Panthers had opened their season the preceeding week in Luray with a disappointing loss and Coach Leake was pleased with the effort his team expended in the rematch. “It was the best team game that this club has played so far this year," he said. Leake admitted he had been curious to see how the team would respond to the loss at Page County the night before. “1 am very proud of every players’ contribution, whether on the court or from the bench,” he said. Besides Williams and Jolliffe, Coach Leake took care to point out the effort of Jason Settle and Ray Atkins. Settle grabbed a career high 11 rebounds and Atkins came off the bench to score eight points and provide excellent defense on Luray’s leading scorers. Speaking after the game, Leake was pleased with the team’s rebounding effort. “We led in rebounds by 14, which also was the scoring margin,” he said. The team also shot nearly 70 percent from the foul line with a 16 for 23 effort. Friday night’s game at Page County was not as satisfying to Leake and the team. Ahead by 13 points with two minutes to go in the third quarter, the Panthers ended up losing the game 51-55. One bright spot, however, was he performance of sophomore forward Jason Settle. He scored 26 points, including four of five shooting from beyond the three-point arc. "He had one of the finest offensive games of any player I have coached,” Leake said. Turnovers and a lack of offensive spark from his starters were the primary causes of the loss, Coach Leake added. With two minutesto go in the third quarter and a 13 point lead, he gave his starting lineup a breather. The bench gave up nine points and scored none, allowing Page to cut the lead to four points when the quarter ended. “When the starters came back at the beginning of the fourth quarter they did not respond to the challenge,” Leake said. Another problem in Leake’s view was the team’s lack of offensive aggressiveness, which meant few trips to the foul line. “We shot only 10 in the game and made half,” he said. The Page squad shot 32 foul shots Order seedlings now from Forestry Dept. Even though winter is around the comer, the Virginia Department of Forestry is now accepting orders for tree seedlings to be planted this spring. As always, the department is offering a wide array of Virginia grown trees and shrubs that can be purchased in small or large quantities for any type of planting project. Species available include conifers such as pines, spruce and cypress, and hardwoods including oaks, ash, locust, dogwood, walnut, and others. Also available are wildflower and wildlife garden seed packages, a wildlife tree package, and a gypsy moth resistant tree package. Orders of less than 1,000 will be shipped directly through United Parcel Service. More than 1,000 may be picked up or arrangements will be made to deliver them. There are many reasons to consider planting trees and technical and cost share assistance is available. Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife, stabilize erodable land, can be used for windbreaks and screens, and absorb C02. Seedling order forms and information can be obtained from the Department of Forestry at 703-9485341 or P.O. Box 148, Madison, Va. 22727.' The best time to call is between 8:15 a.m. and 9 a.m. or just leave a message on the machine. - --w?jr*r Merry Christmas from Laurel Mills Store & Down Under Laurel Mills Store "God's blessing on you all through the holiday season and throughout the New Year." Rt. 618, Castlcton 703-937-3015 P&fcdiD uttdyd DISTINCTIVE LADIES CLOTHINO After Christmas Sale ALL WINTER CLOTHING 25%.50% OFF SALE STARTS SAT. DEC. 26TH All Sales Final on Sale Items 203 Southgste Shopping Center Culpeper, VA 22701 703-825-5182 1 Hours: • Mon.-Prl. 9:30-530 • Set. 9:30-4:00 '«4£ 4 and made 17. "They missed five more shots than we attempted,” he said. "That was our first district loss of the season,” Leake said. “I think that our players felt bad about losing the game but they felt worse about reseiving harsh criticism from our fans,” he added. “Not that I owe an explanation to anyone, but a coach in a game situation goes with what has worked in practice and earlier games, if I had the same situ^ion in which we have a lead and I need to rest and protect my starters, I will to the same substitution as before,” he said. “I have confidence in every player who wears a uniform for me,” he added. “By no means did the lack of performance by our substitutes cost us that game. It is an easy excuse for an uneducated fan by only a contributing factor (in the loss,) he said. “We are dealing here with teenagers and to put that type of pressure on a teenager is very unfair,” he said in response to loud criticism from some Rappahannock fans during the game. Looking back on the two games on Monday, Leake said he appreciates the positive support of the fans who were at both games. "I would like to thank the select group of positive supporters who were there both nights and would encourage all followers to understand the amount of inexperience and determination of this season’s ball club,” he said. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Scan Kilpatrick Michael Williams grabs another rebound against Luray Saturday night as Jason Settle (24) and Ray Atkins (20) look on. Both the J.V. and varsity won. National forest opens trails to disabled The George Washington National Forest’s efforts to provide access for disabled hunters this season appears to have been successful. “We plan to do it again next year,” Forest Supervisor Wayne Kelly said. “Everything we have heard is positive.” To provide access for disabled hunters, the forest opened some previously closed backcountry roads. On the Pedlar Ranger District, the Shady Mountain area in Amherst County was open to qualified disabled hunters from the beginning of squirrel season in October and will remain open to the end of bear season on Jan. 2, including muzzleloading and archery seasons. It will also be open during spring gobbler season. The Pedlar district issued 14 permits. “This wooded area is ideal because of good parking places, wildlife habitat variety as a result of recent timber harvest activities, some flat areas to allow moving r away from roads, network of temporary roads and skid, trails that improve foot access and scenic mountain views that provide long views for deer,” reported District Ranker James Hunt. Hunt’s efforts have gained na-’ tional publicity, including mention in Field and Stream magazine. “We had mostly senior citizens with age-related disabilities," said forester Sharon Mohney, “but some of the people are confined to wheelchairs and rarely have an opportunity to hunt in a natural forested environment." Mohney will follow up with a mail survey. The Dry River Ranger District in Bridgewater issued 12 permits for two areas, one near Bergton, Va., and one near Brandywine, W.Va. Each road is about three miles long. "Everybody we talked to said they saw deer, but we do not know if they harvested any," said District Ranger Bud Risner. The Deerfield Ranger District in i END-OF-YEAR SALE!! *1he Church Mouse Up to 50% off All Merchandise Closing December 27th Open Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Looking for unique gifts ? Visit The Church Mouse Main Street Spcrryville 703-987-9106 Going Dtombtr 27lk Sec you jfc. in March! ..May the acent of pine, glow of lighta and happiness fill your home thia happy time of Chriatmaa. We value your friendship. Sperryville Antique Market and Sperryville Storage Company 703-987-8050 Staunton has 6.5 miles of road open for disabled hunters on the top of Great North Mountain. The district issued four permits and one woman on crutches bagged a deer, reported District Ranger David Rhodes. On the James River Ranger District in Covington, “We had four people qualify and two of them bagged three deer," reported District Ranger Cindy Snow. Regulations varied on the forest’s six different districts. That may change by next season as district rangers compare notes. This is how it works: In addition to a state hunting license and a National Forest stamp, these hunters are qualified if they have a valid disabled resident special lifetime license, or a disabled veteran resident lifetime license - and a state Permit for Persons Permanently Unable to Hunt on Foot. This permit allows disabled hunters to shoot from a stationary vehicle. Permittees may have one non-disabled helper ride in the vehicle with them. This assistant may hunt, but he must shoot from outside the vehicle. '**i.'*A *•**:•<* •ht.*** ’•n:^ GREATEST GIFT THAT ANYONE COULD ACCEPT THIS r.MR TSTMAStHI My Friend: I am asking you the most important question of life. Your joy or your sorrow for all eternity depends upon it. 'Ihe question is: Are you saved/ I mean...are you sure you will get to Heaven when you die? It is not: Arc you a member of some church?...but, arc you saved? It is not: How good are you?...but, are you saved? No one can enjoy the blessings of (iod nor go to Heaven without being saved. Jesus said to Nicodemus in John 3:7, “Ye must be bom again.” Clod gives us in His Word the only plan for Salvation. 'Ihe plan is simple! You can be saved today. First, my friend, you must realize you are a sinner. “There is none righteous, no, not one.”“l;or there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of Clod.” (Romans 3:10, 22, 23). There is no chance to be saved unless you come to realize you are a sinner. Because you arc a sinner, you are condemned to die. “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). “Sin... bringeth forth death” (James 1:15). This means separation from God in hell forever. How terrible! Yes, my friend, but it is true. But God loved you so much that He gave His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, as your substitute, who bore your sin and died in your place. “He hath made him (Jesus) to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of Clod in him. (2 Corinthians 5:21). “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes yc were healed” (1 Peter 2:24). Jesus had to die. He had to shed His blood. “For the life of the flesh is In the blood” (Leviticus 17:11). “Without th* shedding of blood thtrt is no remission” (Hebrews 9:22). Now we cannot understand how our sin was laid upon Jesus, but Clod says in Hia Word that it was. So your sin, my friend, was laid upon Jesus and He died in your place, it is true. Clod cannot lie. The Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas:“What must 1 do to be saved?” “And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house” (Acts 16:31). Simply believe on Him as the one who bore your sin, tiled in your place was buried and was raised for your Justification. Now call upon Him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:13). The first prayer for a sinner to pray it given in Luke 18:13: “God be merciful to me a sinner." Now yo you arc sorry wherever you u are a sinner and surely because of it. Right now. are, lift your heart to God in prayer. It does not take a long, loud prayer, for God is anxious to save you. Just say: “Oh, God, I am a sinner, I am sorry, I repent; have mercy upon me, and save me for Jesus' sake.” Now just take Him at His word. “For whosoever (that includes fou) shall call upon the name of the ord shall be saved”) Romans 10:13). Whosoever...shall be saved (not might nor can) but shall be saved. Just take God at His word. When you have done what He has asked, claim salvation by faith, according to His Word. Relieve and you shall be saved. No church, no lodge, no good works, no one but Jesus only can save you. 'lhc simple plan of salvation is: You are a sinner, and because you are a sinner, you must die or else believe on Christ, who was your substitute, who died in your place, and who was buried and raised again. Just call upon God, realizing you are a sinner and ask Him to have mercy upon you and save you for Jesus’ sake. Then just uke Him at His word and by faith claim salvation. You say, “.Surely that is not all that is necessary to do to be saved." Yes it is, absolutely all. Thank God many have been won to Christ by this simple plan It is scriptural. It is God's plan. My friend, believe it and follow it today. Now is the time — today is the day. “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation" (2 Corinthians 6:2) “Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth” (Proverbs 27:1) “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Mark 8:36, 37). Be sure you are saved. You need salvation above everything else. If you lose your soul, you miss Heaven and lose all. God help you to be saved today. He will save you and also keep you! “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is conynon to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are sole; but will with the temptation abo make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it” (1 Corinthians 10:13) Do not trust your feelings. They change. Stand on God's promises. They never change. After you are saved, there are three things to practice daily for spiritual growth: Pray — you talk to God. Read your Bible — God talks to you. Witness — you talk for God. Then you should be baptized and unite with a Bible believing church. “Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32). GID BROWN BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Washington, Va. PASTOR; John K. Burke, Jr. 703-675-3662 Paid Advtriittmtnl

rvr An Independent Newspaper Established 1877 ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher Published Every Wednesday SEAN KILPATRICK Editor 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 - 70c, 1 -2 years • $1.00, over 2 years • $3.00 (if available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone: 703-675-3338 FAX: 703-675-3088 HOUR8:8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1992 '. i A decree went out And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) All the world went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And Lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly post praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning the child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. — Luke 2:1-18 Yes, Virginia To the editor: I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it's so. ” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? VIRGINIA O'HANLON Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood (ills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they’re not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that certain beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding, jfch' No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives, and he lives forever* Rappahannock New* Staff Photo/findy Mahan Rappahannock Heritage Snow still clings to the top of Mount Marshall long after leaving the hollow. United Way thanks us all To the Editor: As we enter this Holiday Season, I would like to thank all the wonderful people in this United Way area for their generous contributions and untryinK volunteer service to the Piedmont United Way, its member aKencies and the people we provide services. May joy and peace be a part of your life, and may your spirit be renewed as you share with others throujfhout the year. BETTY ROBERTS Executive Director President should aid U.S. To the Editor: I hope for the New Year a better year for everyone. With a new president I hope for a change for the better. President Bush comes to everyone’s aid and has plenty of money for Saudi Arabia, Hurricane Andrew and now Somalia. The United States should take care of its own people first. There are people sick, hungry, homeless and jobless. It is okay to assist these countries. No country comes to our aid to help us out. Bush always had* money to help other countries, yet in the United States he can cut programs to help the elderly people who are sick and live on a fixed income, jobless and homeless. It’s no wonder the United States is getting weaker as a nation. DOLLIEM. ATKINS Sperryville The Writer's Art i* $ ■ By JAMES J. KILPATRICK Universal Press Syndicate An ancient story tells us of the chicken farmer who heard a disturbance one night in his hen house. "Who’s there?” he cried. “Nobody here but us chickens,” came the response. Forget the chickens! Charge the wretch with bad pronouns. It would have spoiled the story, but the fellow should have said, “Nobody here but we chickens.” 1 sent Aileen Lorberg a handful of we’s and us's, and sought her authoritative opinion. She writes the best language column in the country, and does it for a small newspaper in Cape Girardeua, Mo. At 82, she has forgotten more about grammar than most of us will ever learn. Advertisement from a jewelry store: “For she who loves fine crystal.” Nope. Miss Lorberg explains: The pronoun “she” is the object of the preposition “for,” so the phraae should read, “For her who loves fine crystal.” The clause “who loves fine crystal" is in apposition to “her” and is thus construed in the objective case. This was from an editorial: “Since the agency seems to operate as if it has absolute power, it needs to be accountable to we, the taxpayers.” Nope again. It should have read, “to be accountable to us, the taxpayers.” Columnist Lewis Grizzard wrote, “Jim and Tammy Faye both talked about we Demon Spirits a lot.” Same objection, same explanation. “Us demon spirits.” From a feature story in the Omaha World-Herald: “But for Mom and we four small children, the bridge was the only way out of the watery nightmare. . .Mom encouraged we small girls to continue our tiring walk.” No, and again, no. Properly the sentence should have referred to “Mom and us small children,” because “Mom and us” provides an object to the preposition “for.” In an alternative parsing, Miss Lorberg says the “us” could be \ regarded as a pronominal adjective modifying children. Got that! «, From a column in The Denver Post: “Of course us manly men of the pontificating tribe would trash a mere househusband. . Here “us manly men” functions as the subject of "would trash." The construction requires a nominative prpnoun, “Of eourse we manly men...” Several readers have expressed doubt about the use of "may" and “might.” There’s not much difference - only the same difference one finds in “night and day,” or “right and left," or “up and down." The auxiliary verbs carry wholly different meanings. Observe: "She might have gone to Wellesley,” and, “She may have gone to Wellesley.” The first conveys a sense of condition: She might have gone to Wellesley - but she couldn’t afford the tuition. He might have gone to Princeton - if his high school grades weren’t so lousy. He might have been killed in the accident - but the airbag saved him. The “may” conveys uncertainty. We simply don’t know. She may have gone to Wellesley, but maybe it was Vassar. He may have gone to Princeton, but perhaps it was Dartmouth. COPYRIGHT 11)92, UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE Light debate is absurd To the Editor: Having just read yet another report of the umpteenth rehash of the Town Council’s street lighting dilemma I can only conclude that this has reached epidemic projwrtions of absurdity. Officials, elected by the town residents to represent their interests, are blutantly ignoring a clear mandate voiced by its constituency. More people responded to the poll than were sufficiently interested to vote for some of the council members. The reason most often cited for ignoring the cleurly stated preferences of the town residents seems to be that the cost data was omitted from the poll and therefore the residents were deemed not to be in a position to muke an intelligent “informed” choice. The members of Town Council, who also do not posses these vital facts, appear to have a crystal ball permitting them to make this decision for those of us who are assumed to dwell in a state of perpetual ignorance. As an immigrant to this beautiful land of a free and open society 1 can’t help stating my disappointment in the democratic process of “government by the people for the people" as I see it practiced within the small confines of the First Washington of all. LOUISE VAN DORT Washington hRistmas BLessings From The Staff of The &appaf)annocfej&etos; Arthur W, Arumlel I'uhlidher Ann Brown Kim Dwyer M. Sean Kilpatrick Sharon Kilpatrick Cindy Mahan Cathy Pullen David Smith John T. Toler Barbara C. Wayland Out Correspondents and Production Staff

Library given Civil War set What’snpw at the Rappahannock County Library? Everything you ever wanted to know about the Civil War? Well almost! Quita Parrish and her sister, Sophie Chandler Consagara have given the library what is, known as, the “Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies,” The War of the Rebellion. This 128 volume set was put together by the Government Printing Office during the Lincoln administration. Each volume contains first hand accounts of the various skirmishes, battles, troop encampments and movements as well as military court trials during the Civil War. Many contain gossip like this note passed on to his superior officer by Colonel Speed Butler. He is referring to General Griffin’s behavior on Sept. 3,18(52. “Griffin said that he was tired of being commanded by staff officers, and asked what Pope had ever done that he made miyorgeneral. He also spoke disrespectfully and sneeringly of other superior officers. He even said he had heard that General McClellan was to take command and hoped it was true.” The Union Records are almost complete. The information and correspondence from the Confed* eracy is not as complete, which is to be expected. Many didn’t survive the war. These books are heavily indexed by soldier’s name, date of correspondence, town and, or county. There art* maps anti casulty counts includetl as well as fascinating first hand accounts of the various skirmishes throughout the Bouth as well as locally and throughout the Shenandoah Valley. The work of compiling and publishing these civil war records began during the administration of President Lincoln and continued into the next two presidencies. Because of their age and condition these books cannot be checked out of the library. So come prepared with a current picture II) and time to do a little research. The Rappahannock Library also has plenty of books, magazines, books on tape and videos that can be checked out. The library adds over 200 new books each month. Almost half of these books are donated by individuals here in the community. If the library didn’t have what you were looking for last week, try again. Call (575-3780. Starting in .January the new winter hours will be as follows: Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-(5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The library is closed on Sunday. Direct marketers to meet Now 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. Direct marketing can take many To our good friends! We hope your Holidays are filled with love and joy. Pullen's Electrical and Plumbing Washington, YA 703-675-3249 May all the joys of the ; Christmas holiday reach every heart and home. FLINT HILL STORE Jean & Wilson Burke i forma such aa pick-your-own operationa, mail order, retail farmers’ marketa and even subscription marketing, where the producer grows an amount and type of product baaed on pre-order by the consumer. To register for the conference, contact Debra Neves, the Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association, Agricultural Economics Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 24CH52. a* f 9 •'WWW 9 m.VK-tmi A time of giving and sharing. Thanks. T.G. Taylor Construction Spcrryvillc, VA 703-987-8043 Am QiRim umlng your way with thanks and good wishes on the road ahead. Best wishes. BALDWIN'S WEST END SERVICE • Mechanic on duty • Auto Parte • Wrecker—24 Houre •AAA Cecil A Andy Baldwin A special thanks to all of our customers at this p. holiday season Route 211 • Wool Sperryvllle, Virginia >at^ 703-987-8240 time machine mmi »#• From the Rappahannock News back when » ' "SUr 15 YEARS AGO December 29,1977 Thursday, Dec. 22, the Rappahannock Board of Zoning Appeals members listened to almost five hours of testimony concerning the reopening of the ski area in Harris Hollow. After hearing proponents and opponents of expansion plans, BZA members felt they still didn’t know enough to either grant or deny a special use permit applicaton, Further, BZA member Hal Forward apparently believed that county citizens weren’t sufficiently informed on the exact nature of company president James Moore’s intention to reopen the financially troubled recreation area with year-round snowless sleding. Forward’s motion to publish the entire special use permit application for two weeks in the Rappahannock News passed unanimously and the Board set a second public hearing on the issue for Thursday, January 12, at 7 p.m. Dawn Harms, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harms of Amissville, will perform with the Radford College Highlander Band Dec. 31 in the annual Orange Bowl parade in Miami, Fla. The 97-member band, dressed in authentic Scottish Highlander military garb, will appear in the NBC televised portion of the parade, starting at 8:16 p.m. Miss Harms is a flutist in the band, which will also perform Jan. 14 in Governor Dalton’s inaugural parade in Richmond. She is a freshman theatre major at Radford college. 10 YEARS AGO December 30, 1982 If President Reagan ever wants an example of the volunteer spirit he’s looking for in the American people, he needs only to look to Rock Mills to find Howard and Helen Holschuh, the Rappahannock News’ Citizens of the Year for 1982. In the ten years they’ve been in the county, they’ve added their names to the active membership rosters of a long list of local organizations. They’re involved with old people and young people, his tory enthusiasts and environmentalists, civic groups aftd gardeners. They’ve given freely of their talents and their energies and by doing so, have enriched the county and its people. As federal and state budget reductions cut deeper and deeper into community service, health and welfare programs, governments in Washington and Richmond will be looking to volunteers to fill in the holes in the safety net. There is no better example of the wonders that volunteers can work than the achievements of Howdy and Helen Holschuh, Citizens of the Year for 1982. “Rappahannock has cleaned up again!” reported a delighted Gary Rosson as he announced the award of four Virginia Rescue Squad Assistance Fund grants to local units. The county has reaped a tremendous harvest in the five years that the assistance program has been in existence, Rosson noted. He recalled grants in past years to Flint Hill, Washington and Chester Gap for ambulances and to the county’s Fire and Rescue Association for the new dispatch center’s communications equipment. “Per capita, Rappahannock has probably received more money than any other locality in Virginia.” As director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Emergency Medical Services Council, Rosson has been instrumental in securing Assistance Fund grants for the five-county area that covers Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Fauquier and Madison counties. he year just passed has X seen important decisions made in Rappahannock County, with some completed and others still in process. There has been far from universal agreement on most of the stories reported below, but all have affected the residents of t he county to some degree. The landfill: As has been the case for, it seems, forever, Rappahannock’s landifll saga once again steps to the front of the year’s most important stories. 5 YEARS AGO December 24, 1987 LEADERSHIP SALE FANTASTIC SAVINGS ON FORD S MOST POPULAR MODELS t 93 TAURUS GL ^ " $13,788 Delivered Price Includes Freight Only Taxes & Tags Extra REBATE* 3 0 Lil« V 6 Engine Row Defroster Automatic Ovordnvo Trannanki Spend Control Front Whool Drive AM/f M Stereo with Cassette Dnvor it Air Bag Dual Electric Rondo Control Mirrors Art Conditioning Tilt Stooring Colurrvi Split Bench Scats *!ncludes $500 Retail Customer Rehale and $I(HX) Commercial Account Rebate. 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Explosive Nor'easters occasionally hit Virginia Virginia’s biggest winter storms are the great “Nor’easters.” High pressure builds over New England. Cold air flows south from the high pressure center. The colder the air, the denser and heavier it is. The cold, heavy air is unable to ride up and over the Appalachian Mountains and so, it funnels south down valleys and along the coastal plain. To the east, off the coast, are the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The contrast of cold air sinking south over Virginia into the Carolinas and the warm air over the Gulf Stream waters creates a breeding ground for storms. With the right meteorological conditions, storm development off the Carolinas may become “explosive” (sudden, rapid intensification). In general terms for Virginia snow, the jet stream usually enters the West Coast of the U.S. It splits with the north branch crossing the northern Rockies and Canada and the south branch dipping to the Gulf Coast states. The south branch thens turn northeast crossing Virginia and rejoining the north branch off Newfoundland. The key is a disturbance on the Gulf Coast carried northeast by the southern jet to the Carolina coast where it intensifies. The storm carries the warm, moist air above the Gulf Stream waters up and over the cold inland air, and snow begins. The storm’s speed and exact track to the north becomes critical in properly forecasting and warning for heavy snow across Virginia. Heavy snow generally falls in a narrow 50 mile-wide band about 150 miles northwest of the low pressure center. Closer to the low, the warmer ocean air changes the precipitation over to sleet, freezing rain, and eventually rain. If the forecasted storm track is off by just a little bit, it may mean the difference between heavy rain, freezing rain or sleet (marked as mixed in diagram to the right), and a foot of snow. Winds around the storm’s center can become intense, building waves which rack the coastline and sometimes pile water inland causing coastal flooding and severe branch erosion. During March 5-9, 1962, a storm caused over $200 million (1962 dollars) in property damage and major coastal erosion from North Carolina to Long Island, N.Y. It hit Virginia during “Spring Tides” (sun and moon phase to produce: higher than normal tides) and water reached the nine feet at Norfolk (flooding begins around five feet). The islands of Chincoteague and Assateague were completely underwater. Winds up to 70 mph built 40-feet waves at sea. Heavy snows fell in Virginia. Big Meadows, in the mountains southeast of Luray, recorded Virginia’s greatest 24-hour snowfall with 33 inches and the greatest single storm snowfall with 42 inches. Two feet of snow fell from Charlottesville (21 inches) to Luray (24 inches) to Winchester (22 inches) setting new records. Hot Springs (in the mountains i Warm, moist air over oceai to the southwest) recorded 17 inches, Culpeper (to the east) recorded 15 inches, and Richmond 12 inches from the storm. Roads were blocked and electrical service was out for several days in some areas. Records go back a long time in Virginia, thanks to early record keeping by weather observers such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Listed below are a few of the historic winter storms to impact the region. January 28, 1772: This storm was named the “Washington and Jefferson Snow Storm” since it was recorded in both of their diaries. The storm left 36 inches of snow (3 feet) in central and northern Virginia. Exactly 150 years later, January 28, 1922 came the deepest snow of this century to hit the Washington, D.C. area. The heavy snow band stretched across Richmond (19 inches) and Washington (25 inches) immobilizing the region. The weight of the snow was too much for the Knickerbocker Theater in Washington and it collapsed, crushing and killing 100 people. The storm is now known historically as the “Knickerbocker Storm.” January 23-24, 1940: This storm set a number of records for Richmond. Official records in Richmond began in 1897. The storm dropped almost two feet of snow (21.6 inches) in 24 hours and helped set a record for the month (28.5 inches). Richmond was shut down with drifts as deep as four feet. Businesses were closed for a couple of days and some schools for a week. With fresh snow on the ground, temperatures fell. WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. Bappaljamtocfe j^ctus 703-675-3338 ►Expand From Page A-l Massie added, “The goal we have is the best education the county can afford.” Liz Blubaugh, who teaches Spanish at both schools asked why the plans called for delaying an addition for the high school for five years. Dr. Gangel said the elementary school is adding large classes now. “It hasn’t hit here yet," he added. Helen Williams said that 13 teachers have to leave their classrooms during their planning periods at the high school so other teachers can teach in them. She said five teachers have to leave their classrooms twice during the day to monitor study halls. She added that two teachers share one room and that one teacher has no room and travels from classroom to classroom with a container containing teaching materials. “There isn’t room for the teachers to sit and have lunch. Our workroom and lunchroom are the same small space,” she added. “We aren’t complainers. We do the best we can, but this is the time for you to hear that the high school has problems too.” She read a letter from elementary physical education teacher Carol Nowakowski noting that it was very difficult for her having the chorus practicing on the stage during gym classes. Dr. Gangel had proposed that the only space left if another classroom is needed to to put the band and chorus on the stage. ivieiinaa nusseu, wno teacnes chorus agreed. “Music classes need their own space,” she said. She added that the elementary school schedule did not allow enough time to meet state standards for music education. “The noise level in the gym is phenominal,” she said. “You wouldn’t put history or English on the stage,” she noted. She said that the art teacher had expected to have space on the stage, and when she had rehearsals for last week’s concert the art teacher was “irate. It will be worse next year. The children are being ripped off. Several people think music is not as important as academics, but no one can claim that academics decline because children spend too much time studying music.” Hand teacher Wendy Whitford agreed saying it would be better to drop music than to expect it to be taught on the stage while physical education classes are taught in the gym. She said 1>0 percent of the children have indicated they want to continue studying music by taking either band or chorus. “If they are unable to learn, they may no longer want to learn," she said. She later said that to teach band on the stage she would need $2,000 for cabinets to store school owned instruments and $(5,000 for a six-section band shell to direct the sound away from the gym. Parent Holly May said she wanted to thank the teachers for “doing an admirable job under adverse conditions.” She asked if the schools would fund “a couple of temporary buildings, so we don’t end up with this mess on the stage.” Molly Hobson said the small room, one half of the former teachers’ lounge, that she uses for her mam iaD requires well planned choreography” to move around. “From an instructional point of view,” she said, “I’m supposed to provide an interactive cognitively challenging learning environment. That requires movement.” Elementary Assistant Principal Raye Tupper said she could remember when class size was larger. “I’d hate to think of our class size growing because there is not enough space," she said. “The teachers are making do. The central issue is the learning conditions for the children.” David Van der Graff, who tea.cher drug and alcohol prevention and runs the in-school suspension program said that the two spaces available for him in the schools are closet size. He said the schools would like to make more use of his services but can’t because of a lack of space. Speaking as head of the local teachers’ organization he said he had the signatures of 26 teachers in support of a building program and a letter from special education teachers at the elementary school saying that their crowded divided classrooms and modular units are disrupted by children who have to pass through one room to enter another. Roger Flinchum said he was the high school teacher without a classroom. He said he taught American History in an earth science lab and in a math classroom. “I volunteered for this because I thought it was a temporary thing,” he said. Aney Massie, elementary school librarian asked for more storage space for the library. “We have an excellent library with a lot of resources, but students can’t get to the bookshelves Without moving machinery,” she said. William Young, said he telt somebody besides the teachers should speak. He said he was the product of a system with a junior high. “That’s the best way to go,” he said. He questioned the savings over the years of building additions instead. “That’s just passing the cost on to the future generation,” he said. “I hope the decision is to go with the middle school." The Rev. Jennings Hobson noted that the people who appeared at the earlier public hearing were not present Monday night. ‘T guess those who were scared about spending money have decided we aren’t going to,” he said. He said that building additions would mean that in 15 years the county would still be paying for those additions and then would have to build more space that “would cost twice as much.” School Board member John Tole, who represents Stonewall-Hawthorn District, said he felt that even with a middle school the high school would need additional space. He said those needs might cost as much as the additions. At the earlier public hearing, he said, “I heard strongly that they were not prepared to spend money for a middle school, much less more for the high school. For that reason I felt the realistic thing was to go for an addition. If the community is prepared for both expenditures, a middle school and extensive improvements to the high school, then that’s the best way to go.” Parent Ellen Neill-I)ore said she was concerned whether the commons area could support the larger elementary school. She said the lower price of the additions “is appealing, but as a taxpayer, I support the middle school.” Another parent Peter Kreyling said he also supported building a SINKHOLE RELIEF FUND A fund has been started for the Bartles family whose home and belongings collapsed into a sinkhole on November?. 1992. To make a contribution to this relief effort, please send your tax deductible donation to: The Bank Of Clarke County P.O. Box 391 Berryville, VA 22611 Attn: John Hudson & Dale Bartles Acct. _ir' • m, ^ End of middle school. “We re shortchanging , our kids to try to save a few dollars,” J he said. “They will have to pay back j the national debt. We ought to give < them all the tools we can.” J Chairman Massie said those In J attendance need to talk to more peo- | pie about their concerns. She noted ; that the 1987-88 high school expan- • sion had taken years for approval. ! "We cannot afford to waste time | while we decide whether to build ad- ; ditions or a middle school. We need • to make a decision so we can get on • with the business of educating chil- ! dren.” | Dr. Young asked how long it J would take to build a middle school. • Dr. Gangel said the quickest time ! would be to build it so it would be re- J ady for the fall of 1994. J “Is it possible politically to move ; that fast?” he asked. ; Robert Anderson, who rep- ! resents Stonewall-Hawthom Dis- | trict on the Board of Supervisors J noted that Monday’s hearing was ad- • vertised as a hearing on expansion of 1 the elementary school. “If you are ! going to go for a middle school, I J think you have to readvertise,” he | said. • ' Supervisors Chairman Hubert , Gilkey said expansion could mean ! “expansion or a new building.” J Mike Massie, who represents ; Hampton District on the supervisors • noted that the supervisors almost al- \ ways support the School Baord’s re- | quests. | Mrs. Massie agreed saying the ► relationship between the School i Board and supervisors now is “the J best in many a year. We want to be } sure to continue that good j relationship.” < Mrs. Blubaugh noted that many \ of the teachers wrho had spoken at I the hearing are taxpaying residents ; of the county as well as teachers. Mr. Van der Graff noted that a ; middle school would provide more • athletic facilities. He said that currently teams are practicing as late as ; 9:30 at night because of the many teams that weant to use the high . school gym. He said that this spring the soccer team and track team will both be using the track, the soccer ■ team in the infield while the track team uses the track. “A middle J school allows us to address a variety J of problems in one chunk,” he added. | Mr. Massie asked about the com- • mons areas at the schools. Mr. Baug- • ham said the larger enrollments ! would require more sections for J lunch. ! Mrs. Massie closed the hearing by saying that the issue would have to be settled by the time the budget is presented and suggested that those in attendance talk with others. “It's not just parents with children in school,” she said. “Everyone needs to support education.” Following the hearing she said she was sure the public hearing would “generate additional input.” She suggested members talk with their constituents and be prepared to vote on the direction for expansion in January. Wakefield district representative Paul Nichols said he would support the middle school. “It will aleviate the pressure on the water systems and sewage systems. All other makeshift things are temporary.” Frances Thornton, who represents Piedmont District on the school board said she felt that the middle school would “ease things at the high school. We may not need an addition at the high school." Mr. Tole said, “My feeling is that they need additions here regardless. If we go for the middle school in a couple of years we will need more for additions here.” Mrs. Massie said that construction time would be longer for a middle school. Mr. Tole pointed out that the school system might need another modular building anyway to avoid the conflicts between music and physical education in the multi-purpose room. He noted that the county does not own land for a middle school and said he felt building a middle school would delay having new space at least another year. “We will have to grapple with all these issues,” Dr. Gangel said. r Holiday Wishes Joy, peace, good fortune and our continuing appreciation. SUNSET HILLS FARM Gfts * Cut Flowers Roses * Fall Mums LEON l BETTY HUTCHESON 703-987-8804 4

Shirt Tail Hollow Finding just the right tree By BRUCE SLOANE Joy looked up from the floor where she was trying to tape an oversized ribbon to a red and green package. Christmas was coming to Shirt Tail Hollow. Uncle Fred, Aunt Suzanne, and Earl were settled into their new home, just upstream from Joy and her mother Clovis. As everybody gathered in Clovis’ living room to wrap presents, the tantalizing aroma of Christmas pies and cakes filled both houses and most of the Hollow. “We have so many trees around here,” Joy said, “why should we buy a Christmas tree? Let’s cut our own!” She glanced at Earl who looked at her blankly. She gently kicked him to get him to agree. “Yea,” he said without enthusiasm. Joy kicked him again, harder. His enthusiasm increased markedly. “Oh, yeah! That’s a great idea,” he said, with one eye on Joy. “That’s terrific,” he added, glancing at Uncle Fred to get his father’s approval. Uncle Fred agreed. Why don’t they cut two trees - one for each family? So Earl, Joy, and Uncle Fred put on their coats, picked up the ax and saw from the tool shed, and headed uphill into the woods. A light snow was starting to fall, dusting the bare ground with a delicate frosting of white. boon they came to a small grove of spruce trees. Unfortunately, they couldn’t agree on which tree to cut. Every tree was too big or too small, too thin or too thick, or not full enough. Finally they came to what looked like two perfect Christmas trees - both were green, round, and full, just right for the two families. “I’ll cut it!” said Earl, swinging the ax high over his head. Joy and Uncle Fred watched with dismay as the ax glanced off the side of the tree, and hit Earl in the shoe. Earl fell down, but jumped up again, unhurt. “It missed me,” he said, looking at his shoe. There was a large gash in the shoe, with Earl’s sock showing through. “But now I’ve got an air conditioned shoe.” “That’s better than no toe,” said Uncle Fred. “You better let me saw it down.” Uncle Fred sawed down the tree, which fell with a small but satisfying crash. “This one’s for Clovis and Joy. We’ll bring it in, and come back and get one for us.” With difficulty, the three of them dragged the tree downhill to Clovis’ house. Earl complained that his toes were cold. Clovis had brought out the tree decorations, including an angel holding a star for the top of the tree. They maneuvered the tree inside. The rich smell of pine and resin mixed with the cooking odors. When Earl and Joy tried to stand the tree up, they were surprised to find it was much too tall. “That’s OK - we’ll just cut some off from the bottom,” said Uncle Fred. He sawed off a few inches from the base of the tree. The top of the tree was just below the ceiling. “We won’t have room for the angel,” Joy gasped in dismay. Uncle Fred sighed, and cut a few more inches off the base. Clovis cleaned up the sawdust. They put the tree in the stand. There was just enough room for the angel and star. Joy, who was examining the tree closely, discovered a bird’s nest on an inner branch. She was concerned that the birds would not have a home when they came back next spring. Would the birds find the tree in the house? Maybe they should put the tree back in the yard after Christmas? As they discussed the bird’s nest, they heard an ominous humming. Earl, who had been trying to conceal the gash in his shoe from his mother, looked at another branch and screamed. The humming was coming from a hornet’s nest, and the insects were waking up in the warm house. Earl and Uncle Fred hastily took the tree outside. In the cold air the humming stopped. They cut off the branch with the hornets. They brought the tree back in. It looked lopsided with a branch gone. Uncle Fred did more tree surgery - a little here, a little there. The tree still had gaps. He put the worst gap facing the wall. Sticky pine pitch, which looked so clear and clean as it oozed from the tree, was leaving black smears on hands, clothes, walls, and furniture. Clovis ran around cleaning up. Finally the tree was set up to everybody’s satisfaction. Joy had already attached the angel holding the star to the top of the tree, and she was ready to trim it. “How about OUR tree?” said Earl, forgetting about his shoe problem for the moment. “I want US to have a tree before we trim JOY’s tree.” Uncle Fred looked quizzically at Aunt Suzanne. She slowly nodded at him. Uncle Fred said, “It’s too cold to go out and cut another tree. And maybe one Christmas tree in Shirt Tail Hollow is enough. Anyway, we have an artificial tree packed away someplace. It’s round and full, and doesn’t have any bugs or birds or other critters living in it, and no pine pitch. We’ll use that. Yes, we’ll use that.” Aunt Suzanne smiled. Those of us at Rappahannock National Bank want to say “Thank You" to our friends and neighbors for your support In 1992 of our locally owned, Independent Community Bank. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Virginia 22747 702-675-3519 and 703-957-5599 Helping others Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sean Kilpatrick Choir director Melinda Russell and Chris Payne deliver food to the Social Services DepartmenCwhile Marie Davis, right, looks on. The food will be added to Christmas baskets being prepared and delivered by the department. Robb faces dreary holiday By JOHN GOOLRICK Rappahnnnock News Special Writer Every Christmas Charles Robb and his wife, Lynda, send out hundreds of cards containing a photograph of the family. Yet despite the festive season, for the former Governor, once the most popular politician in the state, it may be another melancholy December. A year ago he was coping with reports of partying and womanizing while serving as Virginia's chief executive and as this is written a grand jury in Norfolk has been sent home but told to return December 17, perhaps to hear from Robb again. The grand jury must decide whether to indict Robb, now a U.S. Senator, for what federal prosecutors apparently believe is his criminal role in the handling of a tape recording of a conversation between Gov. Douglas Wilder and a wealthy Tidewater supporter. > Robb’s attorneys have been working around the clock to try to persuade the Department of Justice to drop the case which has resulted so far in convictions on minor charges of three former Robb aides who plea bargained. When the grand jury investiga Virginia Through Both Barrels tion got underway many months ago, Robb made fewer and fewer public appearances. But as time passed with no indictment of the Senator, he has become increasingly visible again and told a reporter he intended to seek re-election in 1994. Should an indictment be returned, Robb would spend Christmas brooding about being one of just a handful of sitting United States senators ever indicted on criminal charges. If no indictment were returned, the holiday season would naturally be a lot brighter. Yet one wonders what inner feelings Robb has about the pending presidency of Bill Clinton, a fellow Democrat he got to know well when he was governor of Virginia and Clinton was chief executive of Ar- • kansas. ! If he can escape indictment, I though he may still have regrets ; about never seeking national office, • he will be in a strong position to use * his influence with the Clinton Ad- ' ministration to get things done that ; will strengthen his re-election effort ; in 1994. He has been warmly re- • ceived in recent forays around the state and while the use of the Wilder ' tape obviously fills federal prosectors with visions of obstruction of justice, the general public doesn’t ^seem to perceive the matter as any "big deal. And while the name of the former beauty queen may be invoked in the campaign by some, it might not do much harm. After all, despite Gennifer Flowers the fact is Robb’s good friend Bill Clinton will soon be President of the United States. Editor's note: John Goolrick, a funner political reporter, is now an . aide to U.S. Rep. George Allen, R- ‘ 7tli Dist. Opinions expressed are his own and not necessarily those of this newspaper.) Be Resourceful. 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►Board From Fage A-l approved hiring Beth Swindler to teach sign language to a deaf preschooler. Mrs. Swindler will work three hours a day. That is another unexpected expense Also Monday night the board adopted a policy to deal with "bloodborne pathogens” that may cost as much as $4,800. The new policy is required by OSHA to deal with the risk employees face of contacting Hepatitus B by accidently coming into contact with it as a result of an accident. Most of the funds will go toward innoculating 30 employees considered most at risk. Dr. Gangel said there had also been unexpected mechanical problems. “I’m watching it very carefully,” he said. At Monday’s meeting the board also tentatively approved a plan to build a “pirate ship” for playground equipment. Peter Kreyling and Jonathan Neill-Dore offered to build the ship as a donation to the PTO. Dr. Gangel said he would show the plans to the school’s insurance agent to see if there were any problems. Mr. Kreyling said he had built the castle at the recreation center. They said they wanted to place the ship near the present fort and to build benches for teachers to watch the children while they are using both pieces of equipment. They said they did not know where they would build it if the board plans to expand the elementary school in the direction of the playground. Wilder boosts tree growers Virginia Governor Lawrence Douglas Wilder today designated December as Virginia Christmas Tree Month when he was presented with two Christmas trees from representatives of the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association. The Governor was presented with a six-foot white pine, which will be used in the upstairs, private quarters of the Mansion, and an 11foot Fraser Fir, which will be placed in the public viewing area on the first floor of the Mansion. The trees were presented by Joseph K. Korosec and Daryl Schwartz of Four Springs Christmas Tree Farm near Bowling Green. Korosec and Schwartz, who represented the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association, won the Association’s contest for the best tree at the Association's annual convention. In accepting the trees, the Governor noted that Korosec and Schwartz set out to win the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers’ annual tree contest w'hen they first started Christmas tree farming in the early ’80s. Gov. Wilder suggested that Virginians use the same determination to “build a better future for our children and rebuild our nation’s economy so that the dreams of all of our citizens can come true.” RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL SECOND ADVISORY Brought to you courtesy of ALL A HONOR ROLL SENIORS: Lori Piritore, Susan Payne, Laura Pendleton, James Stone JUNIORS: Michael Frazier SOPHOMORES: Jessica Arnold, Shannon Eastham FRESHMEN: Willie Eastham EIGHTH GRADE: John Arnold, Dawn Havstad, Katie Zindel A-B HONOR ROLL SENIORS: Rachel Atkins, Tony Ferreira, Pepe Leal Del Ojo, Jennifer Leake, Katrina Lindholm, Marilynn Scott, Lisa Sisk, Linda Smoot, Jucrgen Venema JUNIORS: Joe Dunagan, Wanda Payne, Steve Ralls, Tucker Rogers, Sherri Thomas, Michelle Williams SOPHOMORES: Patty Atkins, * Stephanie Atkins, Emmy Bailey, Paul Brown, Derek Daczcwitz, Jaimee Hammit, Jeff Holder, Karen Moore, Charles David Moore, Jason Settle, Johanna Tole, Cyndi Welch, Luke Zindel FRESHMEN: Julie Bankston, Jason Brown, Jim Clark, Oliver Crump, Angela Deavers, Lee Freeman, Miry rose Green, Mark Jenkins, Stephen Mills, Corey Noll, Tun O'Meara, Jesse Rogers, Sarah Wayland, Courtney Welch, Mike Wolfe, Tun Zim EIGHTH GRADE: Marie Andieoni. Adam Bouffard, Amber Charles, Nathan Flinch um, Jonathan Heddleston, Kristi Hudson, Fran Overdorf, Eric Smith, Tracy Swift, Jennifer Woodard RNB Rappahannock National Bank A cold and draftv stable Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Members and friends of Willis Chapel stage a living Nativity scene in a shed near the Rappahannock County Library. The gypsy moths are back The Forest Service is asking the 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 55,000 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 6,614 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 reduce the chance that visitors will accidentally pick-up and transport gypsy moths or their eggs to other ' \r*v r May the star of that first Christmas night guide you all year long. May God Bless You James &. Wilma Burke F.T. Valley Grocery Sperryville, Virginia on Route 231 703-987-8361 r Best of everything to you. HILLSDALE GROCERY Rt. 211 Near Massie’s Comer 675-3115 Monday - Friday 4 30am- 10:00pm Saturday & Sunday 7 00am- 10:00pm forested areas or back to their homes. The six recreation areas are 300 acres at Sherando Lake in Augusta County, Va.; 300 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 5,764 acres that contain high value timber. The nine areas include: 1,191 acres in the Dutchman area, 657 acres at Squirrel Gap, 446 acres on North Mountain, 407 acres on Breakneck Ridge, 242 acres at Mountain View and 138 acres on Rocky Ridge, all in Hardy, W.Va.; 1,700 acres at Hawk in Hampshire, W.Va., and 853 acres at High Head in Shenandoah Cuonty, Va.; and 130 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. The release sites would be along Shenandoah Mountain on the Dry River and Deerfield Ranger Districts west of Harrisonburg and Staunton, Va.; along North Mountain and Massanutten Mountain on the Lee Ranger District west and east of Interstate 81; and along the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Pedlar Ranger District in Amherst and Nelson counties, Va. This fungus release project follows a two-year study in 1991-92 where the fungus was released and recovered from gypsy moth caterpillars at 13 sites on the forest. Rates for fungal infection of collected gypsy moth caterpillars at the release sites ranged from 25 percent to 85 percent. Coming your way with thanks and good wishes on the road ahead. Best wishes. Settle’s Garage & Grocery May the message of the Christmas Season bring Peace to all mankind. ^Dhatlki fot ifOUX iufljioxt lSe.it wiJies tflxoug/i tde eMotiday JSeason COUNTRY MANOR GIFT SHOP and HAZEL MOUNTAIN PUB 703-987-8761 ►Birth From Pace A-l best sense and more than I ever asked for. Surely Joseph got more than he ever anticipated. And Mary is th£ epitome of a hu. man being who is open and receptive to God’s word. She was a willing receptacle for that word to be implanted and given birth to. There is a quote from the French writer Andre Malraux that I will probably paraphrase: “A person’s character is not so much determined by what they do, but by the form that the memory of that person takes.” In relation to Christmas, its reality arid meaning will have a lot to do with the way we remember it, with the way it is given birth in our memory. From a religious standpoint, the birth is about. the triumph of love and hope for the world. It is an event, whether we are religious or not, that we all look for. But for me, as a Christian, it is a reality that begs for my response. Enlightening darkness I think there is a spirit that accompanies Christmas. We talk about the spirit of Christmas a lot. Part of this spirit in its most sacred sense is that it gives people permission to do something for other people that may at other times of the year be very difficult. There are a lot of folks, whether they claim the traditional faith of the church or not, for whom Christmas is a very dark time of the year. This is because Christmas raises those issues about ourselves and our relationships that are basic, such as our relationships to our family. It is a very family-oriented time of the year. I think the good news of the story for those on the dark side of Christmas is the hope that is proclaimed that light is come into the world and the darkness cannot comprehend it. This is from John, chapter one. It is a true light that has the power to enlighten our darkness. The birth that is celebrated at Christmas, of Christ the Light, will only be the celebrated reality it was intended to be in proportion to the v» Santa travels the world to bring you a holiday filled with good will. B&B SERVICE CENTER Route 211 West Sperryville, VA 987-8686 ffiftwAND way in which we have prepared f<J? itOne of the remarkable things to me about Christmas is the way il happened and that what is has come to symbolize for history is not the way any of us would have planned itt - Specifically, that a child would be birthed to Jewish peasants in the most unsanitary of conditions admist the very people who were enrolling themselves for a census. These people were not conscious of what had happened. This whole scene is one that in modern times plays out all the time - namely, that a birth has taken place. This birth has the power to change us, but we are not fully conscious of it. One of my hunches is that we en? joy some of our darknesses and are not ready for the brightness of Christ’s light to show us a new way., The meaning of the story to a person has a lot to do with where they happen to be on their own pilgrimmage. I guess for me this year, the Christmas story’s loudest message is the message of peace. My first thought about the peace that is present is not necessarily the cessation of outer hostilities in the world - although that is a hope of mine - but that there is an inner peace that accompanies birth that can sustain us amidst the outer turmoil that seems to dominate our world. Christ symbolizes to me that the coming together of all the opposites in ourselves and the world we have trouble living with. These opposites are illustrated in the Scripture. There is light and darkness, righteousness and unrighteousness, good and evil, truth and lying. The symbol we have in our tradition is the cross. Its vertical and horitzontal dimensions represent our relations to one another on one plane and our relationship with God on another. All the points converge in the center, where there is Christ. So the tensions that we have trouble living with within ourselves can only be transcended in a person’s incorporation of Christ into their lives. Any new birth that takes place is accompanied by pain. But as we get distanced from it, it can take on new meaning in our memories of it. To me, the most important thing, or the last thing, is that Christmas - the Christ event - demands a response from us. The reason I can say that is that birth always demands a response.” 0% CHRISTMAS Happy Holidays to all our special friends. BEN VENUE MARKET Dot, Wayne, Jiune, Debbie, Elisa 675-1444 Season's best to each and every one. It is . always a pleasure to serve you. 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• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News Real Estate Classifieds WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1992 A. Gourmet’s New year feast Rappahannock News Staff Photos/Cindy Mahan Chef Stephan Canardworks at the grill of the Flint Hill Public House. The Flint Hill Public House - The Flint Hill Public House on U.S. 522 in Flint Hill will offer two Beatings on New Year’s Eve, the first at 6 p.m. and the second at 9 p.m. Chef Stephen Canard has prepared a different menu that offers prices from $36 to $44. Dinner includes choices in all courses where available, and the total fare for the meal is indicated with the entree.* Glass of sparkling wjgfcflt cider and wnuse guete. ‘ Choice of: • Pan-fried foie gras on a sweet potato nest with veal glaze • Smoked trout on spinach fettucine with cucumber dill sauce • Pan-fried oysters with mushrooms, leeks and cream sauce • Beef consomme with tiny beef and vegetable garnish • Kiwi, strawberry, pineapple sage sorbet Choice of: • Grilled duck breast with a fresh cranberry and green peppercorn sauce • Rolled loin of red veal, stuffed with vegetable and mushroom duxelles with a wild mushroom sauce • Grilled lamb chops: three double chops with curried lamb sauce, roasted peppers and caramelized onions • Beef Wellington with green peppercorn sauce • Grilled fresh salmon with a cabernet sauvignon and shiitake mushroom sauce • Mesclun of greens with pecans, huckleberries and roasted peppers with a raspberry vinaigrette. For dessert, choice of • Bavarian apple tart with raspberry coulis • Fruit sorbet • Five-layer chocolate terrine with fruit sauces. Chef Canard offers this recipe for a rolled loin of veal: (Chefs note: red veal is free range cattle raised on its mother's milk. The color is much redder than the paler color of the more widely available commercially-raised veal.) For the veal and duxelles: 3 1/2 to 4 lb. boneless loin of red veal, 1 large piece caul fat, 1/4 lb. porcini mushrooms, 1/4 lb. cepes mushrooms, 1 lb. shiitake mushSee House, Page B-4 Four & Twenty Blackbirds By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock N*w» Staff Writer The chefs of Rappahannock are offering scrumptious and ambrosialfare to those who visit their restaurants this New Year’s Eve. Here’s what you can expect to dine on while celebrating the birth of 1993 at Four & Twenty Blackbirds in Flint Hill at the intersection of U.S. 522 and Route 647. The restaurant will have two seating on New Year’s Eve. The cost will be $60 per person at either seating. Chef: Heidi Morf MENU • Blackbird Whimsies • Thai lobster and Oriental noodles in a banana leaf • Smoked duck and pheasant in shiitake mushroom consomme • Mesclun garden salad with blood orange, grapefruit and avocado • Passion fruit sorbet Choice of: • Lamb medallions with red wine, mint and sour cherry preserves • Red snapper stuffed with shrimp and toasted pistachio mousse served with curried buerre blanc • Beef filet Choice of: • Raspberry shortcakes with framboise • Vanilla ice cream with winter fruit • Blackbird chocolate New Year’s surprise Following is the recipe for the Thai lobster and Oriental noodles in a banana leaf: 3 T. butter 3/4 cup half and half 1/41. nutmeg 3/41. five spice powder 1 T. brown sugar 1/2 -11. matsaman curry paste Melt butter, stir in next four ingredients. Stir a bit of the liquid into the curry paste to thin it a bit and then stir it back into butter and half and half mixture. Set aside. 1/4 lb. rice noodles (thin) Two 1 1/2 lb. lobsters, cooked, shredded and cut into 1-inch pieces Chef Heidi Morf works on a pie filling at the Four and 20 Blackbirds in Flint Hill. 3 green onions, thinly sliced Sesame oil Chinese sausage (optional) 21. tamari Soak rice noodles in hot water until soft (3-5 min.), drain. Toss with enough sesame oil to coat noodles. Add tamari, green onions and Chinese sausage. To use banana leaves (available at Oriental grocery stores) - unfold and cut- leaves into approximately 8 or 10 lOxlO-inch squares. Divide noodles between the squares. Place lobster on top of noodles and pour the butter mix over the top. Fold up envelope style and tie with a piece of banana leaf or. secure with toothpick. Steam in steamer on stove for about 10 minutes or for one minute in microwave. Serves four. Inn at Little Washington The Inn at Little Washington will offer two seatings for its New Year’s Eve guests. The first seating will be at 6 p.m. and will cost $98 per person. The second seating is at 9 p.m. and will cost $150 per person, including a celebration at the stroke of midnight. Chef Patrick O’Connell has prepared an especially elegant repast for his guests. MENU • Miniature turnovers of local barbecued rabbit. • Home Smoked Oyster Canapes. • Lobster Napoleon with golden Ossetra caviar. • Roasted fresh water prawns in a pistachio crust splashed with tomato vinaigrette. • Half-seared peppered tuna in a fragrant cilantro lime essence with a ' '■ "■>*' ■ I- .. ... liMiindifif TugiiBtmfr1 Chef Patrick O'Connell of the Inn at Little Washington displays some of his renowned specialities. ♦ . \ confetti of sesame seeds. • Terrine of goose foie gras with leeks in shimmering sautemes. • A demitasse of venison consomme perfumed with fresh black truffles. • Roast duckling in a potato nest with wild mushrooms, tart greens, cracklin’s and black currant sauce. • Our minnie cheese mouse. •Balloons of champaigne, raspberry and mango sorbets floating in a honeydew soup. • A glittering five-star chocolateraspberry consteliatio. •A Flute of Champagne to Tast a Glorious New Year with Patrick and Reinhardt. Here is the recipe for the tuna dish: 8 one ounce pieces of tuna, 3/4‘ -1‘ thick Salt and pepper for seasoning Vegetable oil to lighly coat tuna Season the tuna with salt and cracked black pepper and lightly rub it with vegetable oil. In a hot smoking skillet, sear the tuna very quickly until- it is charred on all sides but is rare in the center (or cooked to your desired preference). Serve with a fine julienne of peppers, leeks and carrots and this Vietnamese dipping sauce. 1 cup cold water, 14 T. Vietnamese fish sauce (available in Oriental or Specialty stores),4 T. siigar.4 T. fresh cilantro, minced,2 T. rice wine vinegar,2 T. very fine julienned carrot,2 large cloves of garlic, minced,2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped,Juice of one whole lime (unstrained). Mix all ingredients together and serve with tuna. Serves 4. Ad Chef Scott Carr at the Bleu Rock Inn filets a fish while works with turnips behind him. sous chef Amy Harrison Dining at the Bleu Rock Inn At the Bleu Rock Inn, Chef Scott Carr and his staff will offer two seatings with a pre fixe menu. The first seating is at 6 p.m. for $52 and the second at 9 p.m. for $72. .Entertainment will be provided the “Strolling Strings.” MENU ■ Choice of: • Shenandoah applewood smoked trout with mustard dill sauce • Shrimp custard with broccoli and lemon • Triangle of eggplant and goat cheese, artichoke, zucchini and tomato flesh with virgin olive oil and lemon dressing Choice of: • Lobster bisque with grilled shiitake mushrooms, zucchini and com 1 • Wild mushroom soup with butter pastry crust Choice of: • Salad of mesclun lettuce with confit vegetables • Caesar salad Choice of: • Breast of duckling leg confit, peach chutney and honey ginger lemon grass sauce • Grilled filet mignon with shallot confit and thyme merlot sauce • Norwegian salmon fillet with lemon butter • Roasted rack of lamb with herb mustard crust Choice of: • Reflections in pastry • Strawberry lemon curd,tartlet • Terrine of three chocolates with raspberry creme anglaise. Here is the recipe for the shrimp custard: 2 cups heavy cream, 4 whole eggs, pinch of nutmeg, one minced shallot, 1/2 lb. raw shrimp (peeled, cleaned and chopped), 11. salt, 1/21. white pepper, and24 broccoli florets. Blanch broccoli in boiling, salted water, then plunge in ice water and drain. Put aside. Combine cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt and white pepper, shallots and shrimp. Whisk until well mixed. Pour this mixture evenly into eight greased custard cups. Bake in 326 j degree oven on the lower shelf in a casserole dish big enough to accom- !

County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 27 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m. and Willis Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with Communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a. m. Wednesday: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Community Sing 7:30 p. m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Thursday: Mass at 7:30 p.m. Friday: Mass at 10:00 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. 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 Meeting 6:00 p.m. Young people for choir The Martin Luther King Jr. Program Committee would like for you to participate in a Young People Choir on Jan. 16,1993. If you are between the ages of 4 and 18 years of age auditions will be held at The Theatre at 6 p.m. on Dec. 29. Call 987-8339 for further information. 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. 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. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Darrell Bare Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 6:15 p. m. Wednesday Night Line-up 7:15 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. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Peter Weems Sunday: Sunday School 8:45 a. m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Musical program Roy Poole, a former rock ’n roll singer, will be singing and playing gospel music at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 at Fellowship Assembly of God Church. The publis is invited. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Holy eucharist 4:30 p.m. Coffee Hour 10:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist 11:00 p.m. Friday: Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a. m. Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a. m. Youth & Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Men’s Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. | Washington folks anticipate holidays Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Arlington spent Tuesday until Friday with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Hermit Weakley. Wednesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hermit Weakley and her sister Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Arlington visited Mrs. Carlton Dulaney and Lawerence Huffman in Luray. In the evening they visited Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz and Derek in Woodville. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Hermit Weakley and Mrs. Margaret Carroll shopped in Sperryville and Washington and in the evening attended the spaghetti dinner and band and chorus concert at the Rappahannock Elementary School. Wednesday Mrs. Ruth Clark and Mrs. Ann Simmons were shoppers in Culpeper and Warrenton. Mrs. Ruth Clark, Miss Lori Breining and Richie Eastham shop ped at the Apple Blossom Mall in Winchester on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church were Saturday night visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Mrs. Erma Jenkins spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler in McLean. The Butlers accompanied Mrs. Jenkins home on Saturday and spent the weekend with her. Thursday Mrs. Judy Deal of Hume, Mrs. Jean Alther and Mrs. Annie Hawkins visited Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Hawkins in Arlington. Dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Roger Hawkins of Amissville, Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume. Monday evening visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Mabel Lillard and Mrs. Mary Curtis of Flint Hill. Donald Keyser of Alexandria spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Mrs. Marie Rutherford of Front Royal, Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen of Flint Hill and Mrs. Addie Keyser attended a Christmas party given by Mrs. Ann Martin at the American Legion Hall in Culpeper on Friday night. Saturday night Donald Keyser of Alexandria and his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs. Jeanetta Pullen’s in Flint Hill. William E. Settle III of the United States Navy stationed in Normandy, N.Y. is spending the Christmas holidays with his grandmother Mrs. Ned Settle and uncle Jimmy. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey were luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and Christy in Culpeper. Our condolences to Mrs. Bertie Pullen and family of Flint Hill on the passing of her husband Robert. I will be calling next Sunday evening for the news, if and when you have news you can call me anytime. I want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. J.B. Carter elected fire company chief Amissville Volunteer Fire Company recently held elections for 1993 officers. The results are Scott Hensley, president; C.G. Lawrence, vice-president; Rudy Sosna, secretary; and Sandy Carter, treasurer. J.B. Carter, fire chief; Robert Croston, assistant chief; Wayne Dodson, captain; and Kevin Daymude, lieutenant. Scott Chamberlain, assistant rescue chief; Art Smith, captain; and Sharon Scott, lieutenant. Paul Poling is the director. Tree seedling orders are being taken by the John Marshall Soil and Water Conservation District until Jan. 31. Pickup in Warrenton will be sometime in March. Species available include white pine and Norway spruce at $10 per % \ ly CATHY LOU SMmi ggf nt*am 25; ash is $15 per 25; and white flowering dogwood is $5 per 5 seedlings. Size range is 8 to 20 inches. For an order form, call 347-3120. Nominations for the “Governor’s Award for Volunteering Excellence” (GAVE) must be submitted by Jan Holiday highlights Sunday dinner guests of Mr., and Mrs. Larry Shepherd were Gibson Wharton of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Francis L. Payne, Chris, Matthew and Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Luther Stanley and Tiffany. Mrs. T.M. Johnston spent several days last week with her grand-, children Bethany and Broocks Meade in Charlottesville while their mother was away on a business trip. Vergie Kirby of Warrenton was a Monday guest of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Their Sunday guests were Elder and Mrs. Roger Frazier of Remington and Mrs. Mabel McClanahan, Mrs. Mildred Frazier and Mrs. Ann Swabb, all of Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Olin McDaniel of Luray were Sunday guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. Mrs. Thelma Jenkins was a Friday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jenkins, Heidi and Heather in Falls Church. On Friday they attended a memorial service for Mrs. Larry Jenkins’ mother who passed away recently. A reminder that the Fellowship Assembly of God cookbooks are now available. VnC -— By CATHY PULLEN Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Shirley Brown and family members upon the death of her father Robert Lee Pullen in Flint Hill on Saturday. The Sperryville Bridge Club was entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs. Elisabeth Johnson. Those playing were Mrs. Roy Reeve, Mrs. Brown Miller, Mrs. Charlie Estes, Mrs. Eleanor Cordle, Mrs. I.R. Kilby, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, Mrs. Uli Maeyer, Mrs. Peter White, Mrs. Celine Siira, Mrs. Jack Brown and Mrs. Mary Q. Snead. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Reeve, Mrs. Estes and Mrs. White. A merry Christmas to everyone. uary 31. For a form, call 804-7861431. Start the year out right by improving your health by reducing fat in the diet and exercising. Check with your doctor first. Now is a good time to make an appointment for your annual physical. Ask for a cholesterol check if you’ve been fasting for 12 hours, including a breakdown of the LDL and HDL levels. (Total cholesterol should not exceed 200; LDL, or bad cholesterol, should not exceed 130; the HDL, good kind, can be increased by eating a low-fat diet and exercising.) You may want to start work on your taxes during the holidays; for assistant call local CPA Q. Earl Yancey at 937-3105. You may also want to attend the January meeting of the Ruritan Club when he will be a featured speaker. Don’t forget to make year-end donations to our local volunteer organizations, including the Fire Com pany, RAA (Little League), and the Ruritan Club. Happy birthday to Curt Stuart Dec. 28. We’re happy to report that John Early is home and progressing well following recent hip surgery. Also the community sends special Christmas wishes to former residents Mrs. Mickey Stuart and Miss Laura Annie Bywaters, residents at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. Mrs. Stuart has returned to her apartment following six weeks in the Health Care Unit. Also her brother Mr. Underwood is home and progressing well following heart surgery. Have a very merry Christmas, , but let’s not forget the “Reason for the Season - the birth of Jesus Christ, the greatest gift given, to save us from our sins.” Call or leave news in the envelope on outside, left of door, a permanent location at Hackley’s Store by Sunday afternoon. Boston area news Mr. J.R. Peyton of Culpeper visited his mother Mrs. Sylvia Peyton on Sunday. Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were among those attending the Christmas program at Black Oak Regular Baptist Church on Friday evening. Mrs. Emma Pullen of Rixeyville was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Baker and family. Congratulations to Virginia Dodson and Randolph Fincham upon their marriage on Friday evening at the home of Rev. Floyd Binns in Culpeper. Sympathy is extended to Phillip and Joe Steven Geer and their families upon the passing of their father Turner Geer last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family accompanied by Mrs. Alvin Atkins and Harold Frazier of Sperryville were in Charlottesville shopping on Sunday afternoon and dined at Western Sizzlin. Bj MARIE F. ATKINS Mrs. Gale Halterman was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston. Army Sgt. Donald Nicholson is among the Military personnel taking part in the Task Force Andrew helping hurricane victims in Florida. This writer would like to express thanks for all your cooperation during the past year and wish each and everyone of our readers a most blessed Christmas centered around the One who is the Giver of all gifts. CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. 'See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs' 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 703-825-0397 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, INC. Sales Service Your Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 RAYMOND B. KNEPP, RPh. 119 Water Street Front Royal, VA 22630 Spenryvllle Emporium Hie Shop that has EVERYTHING' Rts. 211 A 522 Spenyvdle, VA 703-967-8235 GEEST-JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME 405 Spertyville Rond Culpeper, V». 703/825-0395 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood - Prime Rib Banquets - Luncheons In the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 703-825-1037 At last! Christmas morning has arrived. A brightly colored halo of sparkling light surrounds the beautifully decorated tree. Oh, there they are... the gifts... wrapped in colorful packages and tied with festive bows! The waiting and wondering is finally over. Now, where tfthat specialgitP. It's not under the tree! Perhaps we should search elsewhere. That special gift was not festively wrapped. In fact, the wrapping was that of swaddling clothes. Neither was the packaging ornate... just a manger in a stable. There was, however, a beauteous halo of light... surrounding the Holy Child. Yes, that special gift was Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As we worship in our chosen sanctuary this holiday season, may we thank the Heavenly Father for His specialgift, the gift of Jesus. Sunday Matthew 1 18-25 Monday Ezekiel 34:11-31 Tuesday Joel 2:18-32 Wednesday Mieah 55-15 Thursday Malachi 3:1-4.5 Friday Luka 2:1-20 Saturday Acts 7:1-81 Copyright 1992. Keteter Wittieme Newspaper Service*. P 0 Box (005. Chariotteevilla. VA 22906 Scripture* (elected by in* American BiOl* Society Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 703/825-8030 ROBERT J. 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Warren Williams and Jennifer Conners Jennifer Conners to wed Warren Williams Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conners of Woodville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Nichole to Warren Bray Williams of Chester Gap. Warren is the son of Steven Wil liams of Manassas and Debbie Williams of Culpeper. Both Warren and Jennifer are seniors at Rappahannock County High School. A July 24 wedding is planned. Hopkins visit O'Bannons Steve Hopkins of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby O’Bannon, Jason and Katie were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. Amy Wharton and Richard Jenkins of Sperryville, Dorothy Wharton and David Nichols of. Criglersville were Sunday guests of Mrs. Claudia Jenkins. Misty Hitt, Mrs. Julia Wood and Mrs. June Clark were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox in Luray. Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones visited with their daughter Linda Jones in Staunton on Friday and Saturday. Wishing- ««eh- sod everyone a Merry Christmas. Marriage license The following marriage license was issued at the Clerk’s office during the past week: Jarvis Levi Fletcher, Sperryville and Wanda Sue Fuller, Sperryville. Merry Christmas from THE RUSH RIVER COMPANY Bj JUNE CLARK 997*8827 .. It's a girl! Glenn and Kim Wayland August of Viewtown announce the birth of their daughter, Jessanna Belle born Nov. 23 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Sherlean Wayland of Viewtown. Paternal grandparents are Barry and Sandy August of Clarkesville, Md. and Paul and Carolyn Brown of Dayton, Md. Have a beautiful Christmas. It’s a pleasure to serve you. Darlene Moore, Owner-Operator Brenda Hensley, Operator The Beauty Box Washington, Va. ♦*♦*♦»♦*♦*♦*♦*♦ A world of pleasure for you this happy holiday. * Randolph, Dorothy and Pam Clater r Roger Jenkins - Manager . Sperryville Comer Store Sperryville, Va. 987-8185 -—*-—* ■ Harris back at home Connie Huff-Harris returned to her home on Saturday after having surgery at Warren Memorial Hospital. She is reported to be doing fair. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and boys Daniel and Todd of Front Royal, Mrs. Annie Miller Elmore of Amissville and Mrs. Alice Pullen were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Mary Frances Bywaters. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson, Clyde Lillard and Shelby Lillard. Becky Ricker and Sallie Lillard were in Warrenton on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lillard and girls Amy and Allison of Broad Run were Saturday dinner guests of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Mr. James Nicholson is reported to have returned to his home in Luray after being a patient at Page Memorial Hospital. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27. The public is invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hickerson at Chester Gap. Viewtown area news By GLADYS DODSON *37-490# Mrs. Mattie Hackley, Mrs. Betty Hitt, Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Baldwin and sons and Mrs. Cindy Kelly and daughter attended a Christmas family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackley in Fairfax on Sunday. Mr. Johnnie Hackley remains a patient at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville and our prayers go out for his speedy recovery. Merry Christmas. » tyPOLLYN.AYLOR Mrs. Ann Jones of Vinton, Iowa returned to her home on Monday after spending some time with her mother Mrs. Moffett Brady and other relatives in the area. Food safety course planned The Virginia Extension Service in P.D. 9, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health, is sponsoring a 16-hour certification course on Applied Food Service Sanitation for food service personnel. It will be held 2-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26 and Feb. 2 and 9 at the Southeastern Elementary School Complex, Route 28, Midland. This course is designed to educate owners, operators, managers, and other food service personnel in proper food handling techniques and sanitation management. This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, while decreasing the amount of foodborne disease. The textbook used will be “Applied Food Service Sanitation" (cost is included in tuition). After completion of the course, there is a onehour exam. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam, students will be issued a certificate by the National Restaurant Association. The cost of the five-week course is $85. Registration is due Dec. 31. For more information and a registration form, contact Helen W. Smith at the Rappahannock Extension Office or call 675-3619. Days IH Chris tmasl noLiDHys ‘Tis the season to trim trees, sing carols, give gifts and to say sincere thanks. *7Ac &ActncA THouac Old Town Spenyville 703-987-9106 HAPPY HOLIDAY 8 I May all the joys of the Christmas holiday reach every heart and home. As always, our staff is ready and waiting to serve customers and friends in every possible way. Sperryville Emporium Parkway Gift Shop (703)987-8235 & (703)987-8144 _ Spenyville; Va. Looking for Bargains^ Read the Classifieds! Upcoming Events AA meetings at Trinity An Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is held at 8:30 p.m. every Thursday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. Overeaters Anonymous to meet Overeaters Anonymous meeting is held at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church. There are no dues or fees. Co-dependents to meet Co-dependents Anonymous will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington. 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 location and further details. This group is free of charge. • Women’s Support and Life Skills-building Group, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings in downtown Culpeper. Group for children ages 5 and up runs concurrently. Please call Dotty Larson, 703-825-8876 for exact location and further details. These groups are free of charge. • Women’s Crisis Management and Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., Monday afternoons in Culpeper. Children’s play group also provided, 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. • Support Group for Men who experience relationship problems. Issues or anger and violence are also discussed. Monday evenings, 67:30 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. Library Board to meet The Rappahannock Library Board meets every fourth Thursday at 10 a.m. at the library. The public is invited to attend. Free yoga classes A loose and loyal group of yoga practitioners meet from 6-7 p.m. every Monday evening at the Middle Street Gallery. Anyone is welcome to come, beginners and advanced. . .wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket On which to lay. Call 987-9139 evenings after 8:30 p. m. for further information. 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. Tai Ji classes Tai Ji (Tai Chi Chuan) is a Chinese movement art created for conditioning the body and relaxing the mind. As a martial art Tai Ji teaches the philosophy and body mechanics of yielding. This brief course of six months offers participants an introduction to Taoist principle, Chi Rung exercise and the basic Yang Short Form. There is no fee for the course and it is open to beginners as well as those with previous experience. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings beginning in January from 6-7:30 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. 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 information call Cheryl Diggs at 937-5157. RCES PTO meeting The regular meeting of the Rappahannock Elementary School PTO will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5 in the library. All parents and interested persons are invited to attend. Free babysitting will be provided. For more information call Joan Platt at 675-3049 or Holly May at 987-8782. Cattle conferences planned 1993 Stocker Cattle conferences on “Marketing Grass Profitably Through Yearlings” will be held Tuesday, Jan. 19 at Holiday Inn in Wytheville and Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Evers Restaurant in Harrisonburg. Registration fee is $15/person which includes lunch and proceedings. Pre-register by Jan. 13. Contact the Extension Office at 675-3619 if you would like to receive a registration form. Volunteers needed The Community Dialysis Center in Culpeper is looking for volunteers with 4-wheel drive vehicles who could bring patients to treatment when the weather is bad. For more information please call 8259332. Program at Library The Jan. 8 First Friday program at the Rappahannock Library will be “Facing Tough Challenges: Russia Today.” The speaker is career diplomat Jon Purnell, an expert on U.S.-Russian relations. The program starts at 8 p.m. at the Library. Admission is free. Refreshments and a chance to meet the speaker will follow. For more information, call the Library at 675-3780.

►House From Page B-l rooms, 2 medium carrots, 4 pieces celery, 1 large Spanish onion, 1 T. leaf thyme, 3 T. shallots, 3 T. butter, salt and white pepper to taste. For the sauce: 10 lb. veal bones, 2 lb. veal scraps, 2 medium carrots, 4 pieces celery, 1 large Spanish onion, 2 T. shallots, 1 oz. porcini mushrooms (dried), 1 oz. cepes mushrooms (dried), 3 oz. shiitake mushrooms (dried), 2 T. tomato paste,2 T. leaf thyme, 3 tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. * Reconstitute dry mushrooms in cool water. In a food processor, finely dice carrots, celery and onions (not pureed) and reserve. Finely dice all of the mushrooms (except the dried). Drain the dried mushrooms and reserve the water for the sauce. Using a large saute pan, add butter, mushrooms, vegetables, shallots, herbs and seasoning. Reduce until almost dry. Stir occasionally and assure that no burning or sticking occurs. Cool mixture when reduced. Trim all excess fat and silverskin off the veal loin. Butterfly loin in half starting at the ‘lip* side (thinner of the two ends). Cut width wise until 1/2 inch from the wide side. Cut so that the loin is sliced open and left long. Open loin and place a sheet of plastic wrap over the top and lightly pound the loin with the fiat side of a saute pan. Turn over and lightly pound again. Loin will increase in size at least 25%. The first side that was pounded will the inner side before butterflying and the side that should not be turned up and will receive the duxelles. Take cooled mushrooms and vegetable mixture (duxelles) and spread over the opened loin. Leave two inches open from the open end. Slowly roll the veal loin towards the open part of the loin, thus making a roulade type (swirl) design. Cover with caul fat and wrap tightly, sealing both ends. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees (medium). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. SAUCE; .. In a roasting pan, roast veal bones and veal scraps at 350 degrees or until browned. Check after 20 minutes and turn bones and cover with water. .. In another roasting pan, caramelize vegetables. When browned, add tomate paste and further brown. Add all to bones and scrap stock and reduce by one half. Strain liquid back into roasting pan and discard bones and scraps. Slice all mushrooms and saute with shallots, thyme, salt and pepper and reserve until the end. When stock has reduced, add two containers of reserved mushroom stock and reduce again by one half. If thickening is needed, add arrowroot or cornstarch and water. Add reserved mushrooms and serve over sliced roll. Slices should be 1/3 to 1/2 inch in thickness. .. These steps of sauce method may be replaced with the use of a mild unsalted beef boullion. Sludge application strictly monitored by state, county By JESSICA FALK Rappahannock New* Special Writer The agricultural application of sludge, the organic end-product of wastewater treatment, is once again a topic of debate in throughout the region. Before sludge can be spread on county fields as fertilizer, three different departments on the state and county levels must give applicants the go-ahead. In Fauquier County, to apply for permission to spread sludge, companies must send memos to the Zoning Department, the State Water Control Board and the Virginia Health Department. Applicants must undergo separate investigations and receive approval from each department before the sludge can be used. There are currently two companies that spread sludge in the county. Recyc Systems Inc., which is located in Remington, is already seeking approval to spread sludge on 2,028 acres in 1993, according to Carolyn Bowen, county zoning administrator. She added that Bio Gro Systems Inc. in Annapolis, Md., has submitted applications for approximately 7,800 acres. In addition, Recyc Systems spread sludge on approximately 305 acres in Fauquier this year, and Bio Gro spread sludge on 282 acres. According to Mrs. Bowen, a sludge request comes through zoning twice. Zoning is the first department to receive an application, and it forwards it to VDH and the WCB if it meets zoning requirements. After VDH and WCB approve an application, zoning goes over the request again to make sure that the requirements are met. In order to qualify for approval from the zoning department to spread sludge, a property must be zoned RA, or for agricultural use. It also requires an administrative special permit. To operate a sludge storage facility, the zoning must either be RA or Industrial Two, the most dense zoning designation in the county. It requires a special exception from the Board of Supervisors. For both sludge uses, applicants must prove that they have adequate insurance. Those who wish to spread sludge must prove that they have liability insurance in the aggregate amount of $1 million that covers all claims pertaining to any activities allowed by the permit. The VDH tests the sludge to assure that it is free of contaminants that may harm either crops, animals or humans. Dr. Hugh Eggbom, an engineer with VDH, said that each private contractor and municipality that handles sludge must have a permit that specifies the contaminants for which VDH must test. Dr. Eggbom said that common contaminants that are tested for are heavy metals, such as lead, copper, chromium and arsenic. Dr. Eggbom added that some of the so-called contaminants are elements that occur naturally in the soil and that plants may need in limited amounts. He said, “The land can generally handle without any problem the contents that are typically found in municipal sludge.” He said, “We’re trying to be so conservative with sludge applied to farmland that there couldn’t be any problems with contaminants.” He added that, in Virginia, there have been no problems from controlled applications of sludge to farmland, except possibly from odor. According to Dr. Eggbom, the odor does not indicate toxins, and it is generally minimal. ►Inn From Page B-l modate all of the cups filled 1/3 of the way up the side of cups with water. Bake until they puff and are firm - about 25-30 minutes. Lemon Butter 1/2 cup white wine,Juice of two lemons, 1 t. chopped chives,salt and white pepper to taste, 1 T. heavy cream,and 1 cup cubed unsalted butter. Place wine and lemon juice in sauce pan. Cook on high heat until nearly all is evaporated and reduced down to a tablespoon or less. Add cream and stir. When it bubbles, start whisking in butter a couple of small pieces at a time until all is melted. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Do not let it boil. Saute broccoli quickly in melted butter. Run a knife around custard while still warm. Invert on a plate and arrange three broccoli flowerets around the custard. Pour lemon butter sauce around place and garnish with chopped chives. Serves 8. &appafjannocfe J|eto£ Classifieds 1-800-825-4797 z3 GREETINGS AND DINING GUIDE l! !1 Come Celebrate New Year's Eve At i. Bleu Rock Inn Music by Strolling String ^4* tAFirst Seating, 6 O'Clock Second Seating, 9 O'Qock French/American Cuisine Blue Ridge Vista US 211 between Sperryville and * Washington, Virginia 703-987-3190 December 25 u 12 NOON - 3: Turl Dressing Baked Fish CaiVecl Top Round Seafood N Fried Seafood Potato Vegetable For R Located tn the H uth, Culpeper lYTling i/LrLii j Steakhouse Happy Holiday (Specials Fresh Handbreaded Oysters! Poast Prime Pib Au Jus! Baby Back Pibs! 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Vegetables dress holiday meals By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Afent, Home Economics Most folks lavish attention and extra time on desserts and entrees this time of year, but it’s the vegetables and side dishes that complete the meal. And don’t forget that the vegetables and fruits add nutrients. Even though we’re eryoying Aunt Suzie’s fruitcake and grandma’s cookies, we still need to eat a balanced diet during the holidays. These recipes give you ideas for vegetables and side dishes to round out the holiday meal. Golden carrots 4 Cups thirty sliced carrots 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1 cup water 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground mace Combine carrots, pineapple juice, water, and lemon rind in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 10 to 12 minutes or just until tender. Remove from heat, and drain carrots, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. Stir 1/4 cup liquid and remaining ingredients into carrots. Yield: 8 servings (about 73 calories per serving). Sweet potato-apple bake 1 large cooking apple, peeled and quartered 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes 2 eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable cooking spray ' 11/2 teaspoons reduced-calorie margarine Apple slices (optional) ■; Lemon juice (optional) Place apple quarters in a saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender. 'Drain. « Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add apples. Top with jcover, and process until smooth. Combine apples, sweet potatoes, egg yolks, and vanilla; stir well, and set aside. s Beat egg whites (at room tem‘perature) until peaks are stiff but -not dry. Fold into sweet potato mixture. Pour mixture into a 1-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; •dot with margarine. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until browned. Garnish with apple slices dipped in lemon juice, if desired. Yield: 8 servings (about 121 calories .per 1/2-cup serving)., Snap peas and pearl onions i 1 pound Sugar Snap peas 18 pearl onions, peeled 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint V- u'a r May the star of that first Christmas night guide you all year long. 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper 703-825-3530 M0^7 A PEACE. Good Will Toward Men In the spirit of Christmas, joy and peace to our patrons. GEEST-JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME Culpeper, Virginia HOME ECONOMICS leaves or 1 teaspoon mint flakes 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup salted cashews Wash pea pods, and remove strings and ends. Saute onions in butter in a large saucepan. Add peas, mint, and water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; add cashews. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 to 6 servings. Sweet potato casserole 3 cups grated uncooked sweet potato 1 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 eggs, slightly beaten 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients; stir well. Spoon into a greased, shallow 2-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; stir and bake an additional 15 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Holiday broccoli with rice 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 (1 1/2-pound) bunch fresh broccoli 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 (4-ounce) jar pimiento cheese spread 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of ground nutmeg Dash of red pepper Pimiento strips (optional) Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt. Trim off large leaves of broccoli.' Remove tough ends of lower stalks, and wash broccoli thoroughly. Separate into spears. Arrange broccoli in steaming rack with stalks to center of rack. Place over boiling water; cover and steam 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside. Saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Add soup and next 5 ingredients, stirring well. Reserve 1/2 cup of sauce; combine remaining sauce and rice. Spoon rice mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart casserole. Arrange broccoli spears over rice. Spoon reserved 1/2 cup sauce over broccoli. Garnish with pimiento strips, if desired. Yield: 6 servings. Southern rice Vegetable cooking spray 1 cup sliced celery 3/4 cup sliced green onions 3/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add celThe Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME * The Home of Thoughtful Semce" Phone 825-2361 Culpeper For Your Convenience 1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIAL Merry Christmas from the stafF and management of MADDOX FUNERAL HOME (Same family management since 1908 w May this holiday season be filled with the kind of wonderful moments that make the fond memories of tomorrow. Arthur P. Maddox. President Front Royal, Va. 635-2773 Christmas Day May the spirit of Christmas surround us all and let the deep meaning of this great holiday remain within our hearts. CLORE FUNERAL HOME “The Home of Thoughtful Service” Phone 825-2361 Culpeper ery, green onions, and green pepper; saute until crisp-tender. Stir in broth and next 3 ingredients; bring to a boil. Spoon rice into a shallow 1-quart baking dish; add hot broth mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. Potatoes supreme Oven temperature: 350 degrees Cooking time: 40-45 minutes 1 cup sour cream 2 cups cottage cheese 2 teaspoons salt 1-2 tablespoons onion, grated 1 small clove garlic, minced 6 medium potatoes, cooked and diced 1/2 cup American cheese, shredded Dash paprika Combine sour cream, cottage cheese, salt, onion and garlic. Gently fold in diced potatoes; pour into a buttered 1 1/2-quart casserole. Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until thoroughly heated and lightly browned on top. Yield: 6 servings. I’d like to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season. I appreciate the suggestions, feedback and recipes that many of you share with me throughout the year. Please continue to do so during 1993. I always need and appreciate your ideas and recipes to use in my nutrition column. 4-H apple cookbook full of winning recipes The 4-H/LABO fundraising committee is pleased to announce that sales of the cookbook “Apples. . .Rappahannock Style" have gone extremely well. “We are very appreciative of the local orchards and merchants who let us put cookbooks in their stores to sell this fall,” stated Betty Smith, a member of the fundraising committee. 4-H’ers and their families have also sold books. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise funds to support the four 4-H members from Rappahannock County who will participate in the 4H exchange program to Japan in 1993. “Our goal is to raise $1,500,” stated Helen W. Smith, Extension 4-H Agent. “We are getting close to our goal,” she continued. There are approximately 200 cookbooks still to be sold. So, if you need an inexpensive Christmas present or stocking stuffer for someone, now is the time to buy one! The cookbooks are $2.50 each. Contact a member of the cookbook committee Betty Smith at 675-3592, Geneva Welch at 675-3868, Sandra Jenkins at 675-3741. Toni Updike at 675-3747 or Nancy Freeman at 9878673 or stop by the Extension office while they last. 4-H Teen Club welcomes members By JIM CLARK, Reporter Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 4-H Teen Club met on Dec. 14 and would like to welcome three new' members Marsha Freeman, Dawn Havsted and Katie Zindel. The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with our vice president Holly Gangel presiding. The group went over all old business and then moved on to new busi- ' ness. During the meeting the 4-H group learned about Parlementary Procedure which it is trying to implement into the meetings! 1 One of the topics brought up dur- f ing new business was a trip to a ~ Washington Capitals game. This trip is planned for t he end of January or the beginning of February. Any 4-H member or guest should contact committee members Jim Clark and « Holly Gangel. 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SPERRYVHJLE AmiQUE MARKET Open Friday-Monday 10a.m. - 5p.m. a Antiques eBooks e Collectibles a Glass • Frames > e Evening Purses a Collectible Artwork e Civil War Prints We buy, sell and take consignments For Information caB 703/987-8050 or 703/987-8180 Business Opportunities CEDAR LOG HOME DEALER WANTED • Protected Territory e Dealer Training • 2 sales per month generate $96,00 income per year • No model required Colonial Structures 1946 Union Crass Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27107 919-785-0111 For Solo: Established Quilt and Fabric Shop located In the Shenandoah Valley. Turn Key operation. CaH tar information. Daytime 703743-1323 Evenings 703743-8967. Ptoa Inn. Snaking qualified franchises. Carry-Out/ Delivery and full service restaurants. Easy to open and operate. Excellent opportunity with an affordable investment. For Information. call 1-800-880-9955. Wolff Tanning Beds- New commercial-home units from $199. Lamps, lotions, accessories. Monthly payments low as $18. Call today free new color catalog. 1-800-228-6292 Construction 10 Heavy Equipment Metal Buildings By Wedgcor. Commercial. Industrial, Aviation, Storage, Agricultural. Wedgcor standard features are our competitions options. Betterton Construction Company, 703-687-5909. Farm Equipment 14 and Supplies FARMERS No Nonsense Gifts 16’ Oak Fencing Boards, random oak lumber for barns 0t sheds. Sawmill to you prices-We buy standing dmber-Osk products by John Munson. 860-394-3878 703-633-7443 -i Farm Equipment 14 and Supplies Hay- 1992 Round bales. Near Flint Hill. 1,000 lbs. Tested. Orchard-dover-alfalfa mix; fescue-dover mix. $15-530. 703-6753761. firewood 15 *F1REW00D* Quality & Select Aged Oak & Other Mixed Hardwood* Great Winter Specials! $120 A Cord, Cut, Split & Delivered most area! MHeat For Cheap!! 703-955-3718 Firewood. $95/ cord. 703987-8796. Oarage/ 16 Yard Sales Rea Market - Indoor/ Outdoor. Warren County Fair Grounds, Front Royal, Va.' Rt. 522. Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm. Shop tor Christmas. New and Used items. Information 703635-5827 or 837-2274. Hones for 23 Sale ★ HORSE SALE ★ Registered & grade all breed sales held at the Eyler Stables, Thurmont, Maryland on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. Tack, 6pm; Horses, 8:30pm sharp! Visa/ MC/ Discover welcomed for horse & tack purchases. Special 6th Annual New Year's Day Sale Friday, January 1st, 1993. Tack, trailers, and equipment at 11am; Horses and ponies at 4pm. For consignment and info on all sales, call 301-271-7426. Household 24 Items for Sale ★ DIRT CHEAP ★ Mlacsllsneous Itemschair, iron, lamp, phone, toaster oven, etc. Left over when two households became one. Must sell before Jan. IS. Call 703-670-0118, evenings. Iflsc.for 42 Sale/Rent Bahamas Crulaa 5 days/ 4 nights. Undertxjokedl Must sdll $249/ couple. Limited tickets. 407-767-8100 extension 2120, Mon.-Sat., 9am-9pm. * DiRT CHEAP Miscellaneous beds, chair, iron, lamp, phone, toaster oven, etc. Left over when two households became one. Must sell before Jan. 15. Call 703-670-0118, evenings. For Sale: 40th anniversary Limited edition, Amissville VFD T-shirts, $10. Call Sarah Latham 703-937-4410, Sheila Scott 703-937-4357 or Sandi Carter 703-9374218. For Sale: 3 black walnut trees. Call 703-347-0704 after 6pm. Need 3-Phase Power? Rotary phase converters, nobody beats our prices! Year-end clearance. Buy factory direct: Save, MC/V ISA LC converters, 800-947-6146. Old Photographs copied. Reasonable prices. Call Cindy Mahan, 703-6753837. Pontax ME 35 MM Motor drive, pen tax flash AF280T, auto focus lens 35-70 zoom (F2.8) dial data back. $250. Call David 703-430-9611. Pantax LX with auto winder, dial data back, extra view finder (FC-1), VMtar 283 Flash, Lenses included; sigma 39-80 zoon (F3.5), Pentaz 50 mm (FI .2), Pentax rear converter (2x), Pentax 200 mm (F2.5), Sigma mini wide (F 2.8) plus access. $1,000. Call David L. 703-4309611. Printing Equipment Multilith 1250, 10x15 press. Needs some work • $175. Davidson Model 600 single color 12x18 press/ receding stacker; excellent condition - $1,200. MBM Guillotine type cutter. New condition/ extra blade. Will cut 17x22 sheets. Negotiable. Steve, 703-687-5710. We Buy and Pickup used furniture, antiques, collectibles, glassware, jewelry, coins and households. Culpeper Auction House, 703825-9081 Lost ft Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O.Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30a.m.-3:00p.m. Saturday 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Lost Animals • Foxhound, female, white/light black spots, name is Needles, lost in Hume. • Hound, black/tan, male named Lucky, lost in Slate Mills • Retriever, female, black, wearing a pink collar, lost in Rappahannock Lakes, Amissvillc, name is Sandy. • Lab, 2 year old yellow male, wearing a brown Hartz collar, name is Rebel Shelter Located U.S. 211 onto 639 Amissville, Virginia ...Can Sell It! Miac. for 42 Sale/Rent *POOLS* Plan Now To Jump Into A New POOL In The SPRING!! Certified MEDALLION Pool Dealer In Your Area MU MOW mi mi CONSULTATION Saving* From 20% to 50% Building QUALITY Pools For Over 30 Years! Call Greg or Jeff 703-958-3718 Financing Available Miscellaneous 43 Wanted Donats Your Car, truck, motorhome. boat, real estate, stamps, coins, collectibles, to Foundation Serving the Blind. I.R.S. tax deductible. Free Towing: Need not run. 1 -800-3265922 SaN 4 Pepper shaker collections wanted. S. Tompkins, Box 5159, Lancaster, Pa. 17601 (7170569-9788. Office 46 Equipment Printing Equipment Mukilith 1250, 10x15 press. Needs some work - $175. Davidson Model 600 single color 12x18 press/ receding stacker: excellent condition - $1,200. MBM Guillotine type cutter. New condition/ extra blade. Will cut 17x22 sheets. Negotiable. Steve, 703-687-5710. Personal* 47 ADOPTION Devoted happily married couple wishes to adopt white newborn. Strong family values. Expenses paid. Confidential. Call collect 703-341-2742 * ADOPTION * Loving, Christian Couple unable to have children want to give newborn a good home. Can pay medical end legal expenses. Call us toll roe 1-800-8454850. American Retirement Homes $1,000 + . Includes room, board, utilities, 24 hr. nurse assisted ambulatory/ non-ambulatory care. Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, VA Beach. Clifton Forge, Emporia, South Hill, Tappahannock, Portsmouth, Gloucester, VA., also Pensacola, FI. 1-800999-6637 Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of American Incorporated Support Group. 2nd Monday, monthly. 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m.. Loudoun Hospital Center, Conference Room #3. Heartland- Holiday, oldfashioned candlelight weddings. Mountain chapel overlooking river. Near Gatlinburg. Everything provided. Accommodations. Romantic carriage ride. No test/no waiting. Charge cards accepted 1-800-448-VOWS. Personals 47 £ I Gsnsslogy Program for , IBM/ compatible PC's. Organize family tree. Display [ ancestors, immediate family, descendants. Display, * print, exchange files. Call t 703-430-8360. Pets 50 Wolf Hybrid puppies. Solid white, black and silver. ■ Price negotiable. Call 703- ' 987-9463. Rec. Equip/ 51 j Boats At Access. For Sole: 199118'6” Astro , Bass Boat, Mercury XR4 1 150, Motorguide Brute Trolling Motor, Drive on trailer witn spare, 2 depthfinders, built-in battery charger, | jackplate, hot foot, batteries, full Flipping deck, garage kept. $12,900. Mike Day 301-540-6038, Evenings 703-338-4603. Services - 53 Business Apple Tree Construction Renovations - Additions Home Inspection Project Management Uc. #009967 Robin Day 703*987-8000 Chimney Sweeping funning 99/MH—H trttrr Full insured 783475*3508 EARLY S CARPET, INC. Rl-211, 1 mile west of Post Office Amissvillc, Va. 703*937*5500 or 1*800*870*9098 PULLEN’S BKTNCAUKIMM State Licensed Wets Si Old Work Pumps & Wsterheaters In Stock - Installation Fret Ertimaut cm mew Work 703-675-3349 Services - 53 Perm Equine behavior Modification specializing in problem horses. One day service. Lasting results. Nervous, vicious, stubborn, rearing, kicking, buckers, bed loaders. Red Revelle, 703/672-0724. Hoof Trimming and horse training. Prompt, professional service. 703-9379846, Steve. Services- 54 Home Improvement Sanding t Reftnlshlng hardwood doors. Reasonable rates. Cell Roger 703635-2558. _ enricea - 56 enootl Convalescent Aids oaned free of charge - rheelchairs, hospital eds, walkers, etc. from Rappahannock Loan Closet. 703-987-6948 , 703-475-3609 703-937-4410 703-675-3765 Va buy mortgagesand rust Deeds. Did you sell •roperty? Receiving Paynents7 Why Waitl Fast. >ash Now! Any size - Naionwide. Great Prices. Call -800-659-CASH (2274). Mortgages Buyers of America. rributea 57 kThanks In lovtag memory of my ion, Ronald Pollan thin Ckrlaimn* of IS92, Ike itztk Christmas orffl toon be kern aince I akared one ntth yon. Dear and toeing tkongfcta of yon croaa my mind each day, at Chrlatmaa lime yon broeght na apodal Joy In every kind and loving way, We woeld exchange gifts and gather monad Ike din* lag table, Talk abont the past year and the “Frodona Babe" that nraa bon In a stable, I miss yon more dun I can every say, The hart and grief Jest never goes away, let I behave some day we will meet again and with God we wW share. Right new la a crone that I meat bear. Precious Memories, Love eternal Mom, Frances Pullen In loving memory of GEORGE WILLIAMS at Christmas time. We love and miss you, Bernice, children and grandchildren In lovtng memory of JIMMY BRADY at Christmas time. We love and miss you. Mont, Dad and family Rentals • 60 Apartments ★ AVAIL NOW ★ Apartment for rent in Sperryville. $400/ month, utilities Included. References and security deposit required. Call 703-9878144. Amlssvlle Ares- 1 bedroom apartment. Call for details. 703-937-3015 or after 7:30p.m. 703-9374348 Rentals- 63 House ★COUNTRY LIFE# Huntly (Rappahannock County), 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on farm, $600/ month, security deposit requited. 703-675-3282. -p Rentals* 63 House Four Room Farmhouse, Amissvllle. $450. Short term lease thru Spring. Call 703-937-5703 or 703-6751190. Near Harpers Ferry, WV, 14 miles West of Leesburg. 3 bedroom rancher, 2 bath, 1 car garage, large deck on rear overlooking Shenandoah River, great view. CAC, kitchen appliances, washer/ dryer. Water, sewer, garbage, gas heat, electric, cable furnished. Use of inground pool included. $750/ month plus deposit. 6 month lease. References. No pets. Call 304-725-7661 after 5pm. House for rent on Farm near Flint Hill. Available January 1st, $460/ month. References/ security deposit required. One year lease. 703-635-4392 or 703-675-3316. Tiny Houm In secluded wooded valley near Flint Hill. Modem bedroom loft, living/ kitchen, woodstovs/ fireplace, large carport, laundry. Ideal Tor single or couple. Pets welcome. $550 plus utilities, security deposit, references. 703675-3761. Rentals - 64 Office FOR RENT Old Town WarmttaM 2 Office Suite $300per month Short or Long Term nmw.tmmnm Fauquier Democrat or Call for more information 76*347-433* Rentals 68 Wanted Rental wanted in Fauquier County. Call 349-9141. Real Estate- 71 For Sale Completely Finished Homes: built on your lot No money down. BuHdar participation with dosing costs. Thirty plans to choose from. Ten-year H.O.W. warranty. Singledigit financing rates. Caft American Family Homes, Richmond. 1-800-4687310, or Fredrlcksburg 1-800-466-7320 Condo/ Aoertmofit Foe Sale - 2 bedroom, 1 bath - terrace level. Celling fans, Rolladen blinds, unlimited 9 hole golf included. Large pod, 2 clubhouses. Walklo bank, shopping. 15 minutes to beach-front. Located in Stuart, Florida. 55 or older only. $40,000. Please call (407) 286si mw Real Estate - 72 Owner Leesburg/ Oakvlew ■ 3 bedroom, 2 Kill bath Cape Cod, eat-ln kitchen with oak cabinets, separate dining room with chairrail, central air. $134,900. 703-7778154. Real Estate - 74 Wanted We Pay Cash for deeds of trust or mortgage notes secured by real estate. First or second trusts. Quick settlements. Call Todayl Cambridge Investment, 703662-2300. Legal Notices 80 PLANNING COMMISSION TOWN OF WASHINGTON PURSUANT to Section 7-3 0 ol the Town ol Washington Subdivision Ordinance—, and Section 15.1-431 trt* the 1950 Code ol Vlrglnlhe as amended, notice Je^ hereby given that the Planning Commission ol Wash* ' Ington, Virginia, will hold-a-# public hearing on MondagB January 4, 1993, at* 7:30p.m., at tha Town HalLIn Washington, Virginia Cr* consider tne tollovnng ep»# plications: TW RZ #92-12-02 Application by the County ol Rappahannock to rezone Tax . Map 20A1, Parcel 81, fronf* •VR" Village Residential to,1' "VS" Village Services. 9 Property is a garage (w) 3* * ol ground surrounding it.-® adjacent to Episcopal'*1) Church Rectory and County Courthouse com- -• piex on Porter Street and Mt. Salem Avenue. RezofKZ ing request accompanied, t by deed restriction as to use being limited to only*'* those ol 1 -3-3 0). excluding ^ A COPY ol the toragoincf applications is on Me at thw'’ Zoning Office and avaiiabta - ter public inspection, Monday through Friday,'* 830a.m. to 4:30p.m. THE ABOVE named appft- - cam, adjacent property, owners, and any other parses wishing to be heard . should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments tea tha County Administrator.* P.O. Boa 519, Washington, , Virginia, 22747, In advance 1 BY: John W. McCarthy* County Administrator 01283142 Trustee's Sale P.O. Box 111, Route 522, Sperryvllle, VA Tax Map#: 3815 DEFAULT having bean made in the terms of a certain Deed of Trust deled June 30, 1069, made by Danny Ray Baldwin and Bonnte Sue Baldwin, and recorded in the Clerk's OF . lice of the Circuit Court of the County of Rappahannock. VA, in Deed Book 175, at page 295 and re-recorded in Deed Book 189 page 320, and the undersigned, having been duly ypolntsfl as Substitute Truatsss and having been requested so to do by the holder of the note secured, wf proceed to sell at public auction for cash on January 15.1993, at 3:00 pm, In front of Rappahannock County Circuit Court, Qay Street, Washington, VA, the property designated as Beginning at a point on the southeast side of U S. Route 522 leading from Sperryvllle to Culpeper, a corner to said Lot D, to the lands formerly owned by J.B. Willis, and said Route 522, thence with the lines of said U.S. Route 522, S 45* 12’ E 301.35 feet to a point on said highway, thence S 18* 10‘ 53* W. 20.19 feet to a point on tfie west side of State Route 231 leading from U.S. Route 522 to Madison, thence with said Route 231, S 42* 2T 37* W 182.00 feet to a comer to said Lot D. the lands of C E. Johnson known as Lot C. and Route 231; thence leaving said Route 231, running thence with the lines of Lot C, N 45* 16' 30* W 317.85 feet to a confer to Lot C, the lands formerly owned by said Willis, and Lot D thence, thence with the said land formerly owned by Willis. N 44“ 38' E 200.00 feet to the point of the point of beginning and containing 1.44 acres, more or less. SAVE AND EXCEPT said portion of said Lot D previously conveyed to said Howard H. Butler and Dorothy C. Butler, by deed dated Feb- , ruary 24, 1970, and 1 recorded March 25. 1970, In the Clerk's Office of the < Circuit Court of Rsupahan- 1

nock County. Virginia, in Daad Book 97. at page 113, and described aa follows, to wit: Boginning at a point on the northwest side of State Route 231, aaid point being a comer common to Lot C owned by C. E. Johnson, Jr., acquired by him from aaid Virginia Baptist Home, Inc., and Lot D hereinbefore referred to, naming thance with the line of aaid State Route 231 N 42 ZT 3T E 182.00 feet to a point In aaid highway, thence N 16 10'W" E 20.19 feet, a comer common to aaid Route 231, U.8. Route 522, and the lot herein conveyed, naming thence with the lot hereby convoyed N 45 12* E 144.35 foot, thence with a Una In a southwesterly direction through said Lot a distance of approximately 200 feet to the comer between tha lot hereby conveyed and Lot C held by C. E. Johnson, Jr., as aforesaid, running thence with the lands of Johnson and tha lot hereby conveyed S 45 16'30* E 160.85 feet to the point of beginning and containing by estimation three-fourths (3/4) of an acre, mote or less, and which has the address of P.O. Box 111, Route 522, SgsmryvMe, VA, Tax Map # This property will be sold subject to the right of redemption of the Internal Revenue Service. A deposit (in certMiad kinds) of 10% wfl be required of the successful bidder at time of sale and settlement to be made within 10 days. TERMS: CASH. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Memorandum of Trustee's Sale outlining additional terms of sale and settlement, which will be available for review prior to the announcement of sale. M. A. Glasser, Melvin R. Zlmm, Jack O. Kingsley, Charles W. Hazstwood, Jr., and/or Dsbra L. Armstrong, Substitute Trustees By: Glasser and Glasser, Attorneys 600 Dominion Tower, 999 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 , Tel: (804) 625-6787 * Ext. 200 Between 11 :00 a.m. & 12:00 noon only 01283357 Automobiles - 84 Ford-Uncoln-Mercurytrucks Included. All new 93'e. Call for factory Invoice price quote: 1-600-9959575. No charge, recorded meaaage. Tennessee Motor Company, Johnson City, Tennessee Track*- 85 For Sale * GREAT DEAL! * Chevrolet 1990 Tahoe Paokage! 4.3 fuel Injection. V-6, automatic, a/c. am/ fm cassette, camper top. 85,000 miles. $4.500/ negotiable. Call 703-7771111 ext.#366 or 1-304725-0694, leave message or ask for Wayne or Donna. Mechanic's 86 Delight 1981 Datsun 200SX Automatic, good for parts or restoration. Many new parts, water pump, battery, shocks, starter, good Dree, AM/FM, body fair, needs work. 98,000 miles. $400./ offer. 703-777-7526 after 6:00pm Parts and 88 Accesaorles SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Utad pans lor cart and trucks Soma now pans UaiAfa knamiulnni and oar hi ^araa s^ ew^piH^weiie svw pas an InthIM (H purdiuad heal Oml,000 out and trucks it all turns. Nk luy ait SaM running cart sn4 tracks. Optm 7 doyi, Mom-Sat S( ■ Smutty D-S Looted M. 820. ImlMpMt High School 625-2S71 Rappaljannockilctoi Job update ■ Mid-Week Edition Account Executives (Richmond and Tidewater areas) Expanding Virginia based computer VAR and third party computer maintenance organization. Four years proven sales track record, with strong communication and organizational skills. Reply CW947. P O. Box 85333. Richmond. VA 23293. Couple Wanted: Farm management and houaekeeptng duties on Dateplane farm. Care of home, cattle, garden and four horses. Lovely two bedroom house and good salaries provided. Excellent ees, experience required. Don't let the holidays deter you from l this unique op703/364-3433. portunlty. I Hunting for Bargains? Classifieds have the s* best deals In town i Garrett-KosJn Management Corp. Currently we need ambitious, energetic individuals to Join our management team In the Front Royal Area Restaurant experience required. Starting salary based on experience. Garrett-Kosin Mgmt. otters professional training classes, advancement opportunity an excellent benefit package and a friendly work environment JOIN IIS TOOAYI Send your resume'.te: Oairstt Itniin Management Cerp. Attention: Tom NHand 202 N. Loudoun St., Sto. 209 Winciwster, VA 22601 We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer NOTICE OF VACANCY The Rappahannock County Water &. Sewer Authority and the Rappahannock County School Board are accepting applications from qualified persons for the position of Sewage Treatment Plant Operator. This is a permanent, full-time position that includes benefits. The Operator is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Sperryville Sewage Treatment facility, located in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, Virginia, as well as for the operation of the Sewage Treatment Facilities at the Rappahannock County Elementary &. High Schools. The Operator shall be responsible for operating the facilities (to include all daily monitoring and sampling) in full compliance with permits issued by the Virginia State Water Control Board (VPDES Permit No. VA0062880 & others). Further, the Operator shall be responsible for promptly apprising the Authority and the School Board of system needs, problems, and actual or potential deficiencies in equipment or operations. The Sperryville system consists of a fifty-five thousand gallon-per-day (55,000 gpd) Treatment Facility located on Authority-owned property in the village of Sperryville. Approximately one-hundred sixty septic tanks are connected to this facility by piping which carries all graywater effluent to the Treatment Facility. The wastes collected in the system's septic tanks are periodically pumped and hauled by the operator for treatment at the Facility. The Operator shall be responsible for all monitoring and sampling operations of the sewage treatment facilities at the Rappahannock County Public Schools, which duty shall include performing daily monitoring and apprising the School authorities of needed improvements in equipment and/or procedures. The successful applicant must hold (or have obtained prior to commencing employment by the Authority) a Class III Operator's license from the Virginia Department of Commerce, and agree to undertake any and all recertification and in-service training as may be required by the Commonwealth. The Rappahannock County Water & Sewer Authority and Rappahannock County Public Schools are Equal Opportunity Employers, and they encourage all qualified persons to make application for the position. A standard Rappahannock County Application form may be obtained by writing or calling: County Administration Office Old Extension Office 4 P.O.Box 519 Washington, VA 22747 703/675-3342 Please submit resume and a certified copy of Class III license along with salary requirements to the above address, by the closing date of January 22,1993. V Construction • Needed: pipe and grading foreman, pipe layers and operators. Call 703-450-2340 and ask for Ken Martin. All replies handled in confidence Drivers: start 24 cents-26 cents. Earn to 30 cents, home regularly, free medical/dental. retirement, $1,000 tarp pay, safety bonus, conventtonals. Require 23 yrs & 1 yr OTR. Homady Truck Line 1-800343-7989. Drivers: start 24 cents-26 cents. Earn to 30 cents, home regularly, free medical/dental, retirement, $1,000 tarp pay, safety bonus, conventtonals. Require 23 yrs & 1 yr OTR. Homady Truck Line 1-800343-7989. Drivers (truck)- Tandem Dump. Earn up to $12.75 per hour- must nave driving experience. CDL, DOT physical and dean driving record. Contact: J.B. Shotwelt & Son, Sterling, Va. 703-450-2340. Mechanic • Experience in Mac truck and CAT equipment. Contact: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Sterling, Va. 703-450-2340. Drivers. Minimum age 22 1 year over the road. Riding program. Good pay and benefits with commercial driver's license. Up to 27e/mi. McLendon Trucking. 1-600-633-7233 Owner Operatrs Needed. Panel Vans- earn up to 17.00 per hour straight trucks- earn up to $29.00 per hour while driving your own vehicle under loaded dispatch. Now hiring 1987 and newer panel vans and 12 foot through 24 foot straight trucks in your area. COL plus 1 year driving experience required. Must be free of alcohol related offenses for past 5 years and have a good driving record. Call today for more information (600) 325-7826. Equal Opportunity EmPtoyer. Truck Drivers-1 yr. exp. up to 28c/mi. to start. Choose van or flat. Tuitionfree training for those w/no exp. Great benefits. Must be 23. Call Poole Truck Line 1-800-553-9443 Dept. T-19. MAINTENANCE Warrenton hotel company is looking to put a crew of 2 together to maintain its 13 properties. Painting, papering, drywall, tile work, grouting, and carpentry skills needed. Carpet laying experience a plus. Traveling within a 300 mile radius necessary. Permanent full time position. Please fax resume' to: 703-347-0557 or send to 98 Alexandria Pika Suite 22 Warrenton, VA 22186 We're your line to... trucks and bikes and cars and u cows and homes and mowers and putters and plows and sellers and tents and j i * t >• RVs and property and boats and woodstoves and skis and printers and loans and lots and jobs and condos and meetings and buyers 5 horses and dryers and rugs and auctions and diamonds and dogs £ ¥ .. kittens and cots IL: ftappafjannocfe i^etos Classifieds 1-800-852-4797 Vernie Lang Vemie Oliver Lang, 79, of Luray, died Sunday, Dec. 13 at Page Memorial Hospital in Luray. Mr. Lang was bom Oct. 16, 1913 in Page County, the son of the late Lloyd Franklin and Ruth Irene Miller Lang. He had worked at the Virginia Oak Tannery and was a member of Morning Star Lutheran Church east of Luray. On Jan. 4, 1944, he married Nettie Susan Breeden, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Junior Kelly Lang, Bobby Lee Lang and Donnie L. Lang, all of Luray and Melvin Ray Lang of Stanley; a daughter, Ruby Mae Parsons of Stanley; three brothers, Clarence Lang of Kernsville, W.Va., Kirby Lang of Madison and Randolph Lang of Luray; four sisters, Reva Zirkle, Kathleen Sours, Margaret Bywaters and Anna Vaughn, all of Luray; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A funeral service was conducted Wednesday, Dec. 16 at Morning Star Lutheran Church by the Rev. Frederick C. Smith. Burial was in Morning Star Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Luray Volunteer Rescue Squad. Bradley Funeral Home in Luray was in charge of the arrangements. Evelyn Porter Mrs. Evelyn E. Porter, 82, of Viewtown, died Monday, Dec. 14 at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. Mrs. Porter, a native of Culpeper, was born Sept. 14, 1910, the daughter of the late Pendleton and Lillie Edmonds Williams. She was the wife of the late Clarence H. Porter. Holiday Wishes Joy, peace, good fortune and our continuing appreciation. BURKE’S STORE Woodville, Virginia 987-8814 May the light of peace shine around the world. FrandtCharUe Washington House Reproductions Washington, Va. 703-675-3385 4 She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Amissville. Survivors include two brothers, David P. Williams of The Plains and James Williams of Warrenton; an aunt, Elsie Tines of Rectortown and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Burial was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Joynes Funeral Home in Warrenton was in charge of the arrangements. Robert Pullen Robert Lee Pullen, 72, of Flint Hill, died Saturday, Dec. 19 at his residence. Mr. Pullen, a native of Sperryville, was the son of the late Bennie Oakley and Inez Virginia Menefee Pullen. He was a retired Avtex employee and a member of the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Bertie Alice Menefee Pullen; a son, Robert L. Pullen Jr. of Flint Hill; two daughters, Shirley Ann Brown of Sperryville and Margie Southard of Flint Hill; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by a son, Carl William Pullen and a granddaughter. A funeral service was held Monday, Dec. 21 at Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper with the Rev. Jimmy Burke and the Rev. Carl Menefee officiating. Interment was in Washington Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roger Rutherford, Jimmy Steward, Nelson Atkins Jr., Lynn Atkins, John Eubank, Harvey Clatterbuck, William Foster and Greg Smoot. Active pallbearers were Bob McKay and E.J. Welch. Honorary pallbearers were Todd Foster and Steve Foster. /^CHRISTMAS Happy Holidays to all our special friends. HACKLEY'S STORE In the heart of downtown Amissville. 937-5373 ASCS needs to type soils If farmers want to retain eligibility for USI)A benefits, they must know whether the land has highly erodible land (HEL) or wetlands as determined by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). If farmers need an HEL determination, or do not know conservation plan requirements on land that will be planted to an annually tilled crop, or set aside for conservation uses or acreage conservation reserve in 1993, they should contact the SCS office immediately. Once a crop is planted in violation of HEL requirements, it maybe too late for a farmer to be eligible for 1993 program benefits. Planting areas that were drained after Dec. 31, 1985, by someone else does not excuse the farmer from ineligibility if they plant the converted area. Official wetland determinations should be obtained from SCS before planting any doubtful wet areas. For additional information, Rappahannock County Farmers should contact their local ASCS office, 6753616, or the Culpeper Soil Conservation Service at 825-4200. Pot Ed bills will be raised RICHMOND - The State Corporation Commission (SCO has approved an increase in Potomac Edison Company’s fuel factor. The fuel factor is the portion of the monthly electric bill that pays for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity. The increase took effect Friday, Dec. 4. For the average residential customer using 1,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity, the monthly bill will increase $1.97 from $65.53 to $67.50. Boat user fees ended by Bush President George Bush has signed legislation repealing the controversial federal recreational boat “user fee’ tax which was imposed on 4.1 million boat owners two years ago. Under the terms of H.R. 2152, the boat “user fee” tax will be phased-out over two years. Effective immediately, all boats 21 feet and less no longer have to display the “user fee" decal. r 1 No better time than the holiday season to say "thank you". BALDWIN'S GROCERY Paul & Cucle Baldwin Washington, VA Open through the holidays. 703-675-3383 INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES - ftappafjanttocfe j^etos Stop by our office on Main Street .Washington. VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 703-675-3338

Vint Hill Farms set to lose 201st Brigade 448jobs on line; effect on economy unclear By BILL WALSH Ttmct-Demoerst SUIT Writer According to a statement that his office released Dec. 9, Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga., has been working behind the scenes for months to “strengthen Fort Gordon’s position as the Defense Department prepares for another review of potential base closures.” Unfortunately, Fort Gordon’s increasingly strengthened position may come at the expense of Vint Hill Farms Station, for the Army is considering a plan to transfer 381 soldiers of the 201st Millitary Intelligence Battalion from Vint Hill to Georgia, in a consolidation with the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade that could take place as early as next fall. In addition to the 381 transferees, the move may eliminate 37 military and 30 civilian positions. Soldiers will be moved from other bases as well, according to a statement released by the Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Office. “The 513th Military Intelligence Brigade will relocate from Fort Monmouth, N.J. and Vint Hills Farms Station, Va. to Fort Gordon, Ga. The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade will relocate from Panama to consolidate with the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade. With the addition of personnel from several smaller INSCOM units, the realigned assets at Fort Gordon will form a Military Intelligence Power Projection Brigade,” the release said. In a Dec. 14 letter to Sen. John Warner, R-Va., Congressman George Allen, R-7th, noted that while Georgia Sen. Sam Nunn “is applauding the positive aspects of this move for his home state of Georgia, we obviously should have concerns Dei. Wood will seek second term State Del. Jerry Wood, D-31st, threw down the gauntlet at a meeting of the Fauquier Democratic Committee on Monday night. While noting that he was concentrating on “about 10 pieces of legislation” that were due up during the next session of the General Assembly, scheduled to begin on Jan. 13, Wood also took note of challenges to his seat. “As all of you have probably seen, there are a couple of people who have come out on the Republican side to run against me, and >. they’ll have to fight that out amongst themselves,” Wood said, noting that the Republican candidate would be decided in March. Republican committee chairman Jay Katzen has announced his candidacy, and Marshall District Supervisor James Green has indicated his interest. A little later in the session, Wood put to rest any doubts about the fire in his belly for a second term. “Short of my death,” he announced, “I’ll be running.” The other important news that the 31st District delegate brought to the committee dealt with the still non-news surrounding the bus trip that President-elect Clinton will make from Monticello to the Lincoln Memorial en route to becoming President Clinton. “I can tell you a few things about it, but I can’t tell you anything important about it,” Wood said. “Nothing is official, and they have asked that we not do very much talking about it,” Wood said. Holiday closings The following businesses and county offices will have special hours during the Christmas season: The county offices will be closed Dec. 24,25 and 31 and Jan. 1. The Rappahannock National Bank in Washington will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25. The bank will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 31 and be closed Jan. 1. The Farmers and Merchants Bank in Flint Hill will close at noon on Dec. 24 and will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. The Rappahannock Social Services Department will be closed Dec. 24,25, 31 and Jan. 1 as will the Rappahannock Health Department. The Rappahannock Library will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and Jan. 1. Area post offices will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Family Guidance Services of Rappahannock will dose at noon on Dec. 23 and 30 and will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. In case of an emergency, members of the staff will be on call and messages can be left by calling their answering machine at 675-3329. The Rappahannock Newt will be dosed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. about the impact of this action on Virginia.” Warner is the ranking minority member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, which Nunn chairs. In its assessment, the Army found that the move would have “no significant impact." The proposed troop relocation is available for review and comment until Jan. 11, after which the Army will study the comments and pass on its recommendation to the Secretary of the Army for a final decision, according to Vint Hill commander Col. Rick Davis. In a written statement issued this week, Davis added that, “as our Army reshapes and realigns itself to meet changing threats to world peace, the Vint Hill Farms community takes pride in the fact that the 201st Military Intelligence Battalion is apparently in the forefront of the Army’s planning.” In addition to changing threats, public affairs officer Paul Sutton said that the proposed move is related to key lessons learned during Operation Desert Storm. “There are better ways to cause your supporting intelligence element to support the element that it’s with, that it’s supporting,” Sutton said of those lessons. “The 513th is the supporting element for the United States Army CINCOM [Central Command]. The truth of the matter is, you just don’t go to war and have success.” Sutton continued. “You have to put all of those working relationships into place beforehand. “With the Army’s central command down south, at McGill [Air Force Base] Fla., the Army feels that there would be training and efficiency gained by having its primary intelligence unit located closer to the element it supports,” he said. “As we looked at Desert Storm lessons learned, and as we looked at drawing down the people we’ll have ... a smaller, more forward deployed, ready-to-go force, we think that there are efficiencies obtained by having the 513th closer to the Central Command, and when we looked at the various locations, it looked like Fort Gordon offered potential opportunities that would be in our advantage,” Sutton said. Fort Gordon is located in east central Georgia, approximatedly nine miles from Augusta. But while Vint Hill commander Davis talked of the possible deployment with pride, he was also able to tip his hat to the other side. “At the same time, we recognize and appreciate the concern which many of our neighbors may have about the proposed relocation,” Davis said in his statement, and many local observers list a reduction in the $30 million overall military payroll, Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1* Tues., 1:30 p,m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2" Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale-Consignments Welcome. For further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55. ADVERTISING DEADLINES LOCAL DISPLAY i K$lDVERXI$INGJ Rappahannock News Ads Tuesday, 12 Noon Combo Ads (Two or more papers) Monday, 3 p.m. Real Estate Combo Ads Friday, 3 p.m. ,.v, .v. ,v,,:<•>»»<»> CLASSIFIED 1 Rappahannock News Tuesday, 12 Noon Horse & Farm Monday, 12 Noon Combo Word Ads and Classified Display Monday, 3 p.m. the loss of approximately 1,000 soldiers and dependents from the area, and the danger that the post will again come under consideration for closure as items for concern in the proposal. Beverly Ennis, an agent for Rainbow VIP and a spokesman for the Fauquier Association of Realtors, said it was hard to determine what impact the loss of military personnel will have on the regional economy. “I think we may have a little flood of rental homes available but I think we could use them so that may help,” Ms. Ennis said. Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce executive director Sally Murray agreed that the move’s impact is uncertain at best. She said it was hard to tell from information1 provided to the Chamber by the Army just how many people would be affected by the move. Since many Army personnel as well as civilian defense workers live in both Fauquier and Prince William counties, the movement of the 201st will have some kind of impact, The trouble is gauging and preparing for it. Allen was unable to run for reelection to Congress last November due to redistricting, and his term will end on Jan. 4. Although his voice in Congress will be lost, he is urging Warner, Sen. Charles Robb, D-Va., and Frank Wolf, R-lOth, to continue the fight against the removal of approximately one-third of Vint Hill’s military force. “We’re doing what we can, but you have to bear in mind that the United States Army is just coming down very rapidly in terms of numbers,” Warner said on Monday. “When you look at the impact thus far on Virginia of the drawdown of military forces, we have almost remained untouched compared to other jurisdictions in America where major installations have been lost,” he said. “Nevertheless, I look at every one separately and fight very hard to make sure that the steps have been properly taken before the decision is made,” he continued. “I have found where some of the steps, in my judgment, have not been properly taken, and I’ve written to the Secretary of Defense asking that he check that out.” Among other options that may be open for Vint Hill, Allen said in his letter, is a transfer of replacements into Vint Hill when and if the soldiers of the 201st leave. “Fort Belvoir, for example, is scheduled to have several administrative units transferred in,” he told Warner. “This will require capital improvements to accommodate the new personnel. Consideration should be given to moving these units to Vint Hill which will have space-available.” The transfer of personnel into Fort Belvoir is not set in stone, according to Allen spokesman Rick Richardson. “A second-hand source indicated that... there was a consolidation that was going to take place that would have brought a lot of administrative types to that area, and for which there would have to be some improvements made to the facility to house them,” Richardson said. “That is really just an example of the kind of things that might be done to utilize Vint Hill to its full capacity. That’s obviously not the only thing that our colleagues can look at,” he said. It is important to keep Vint Hill filled with Department of Defense personnel, Richardson said, because “the real risk is having Vint Hill under-utilized, just sitting out there exposed for review,” and possible closure. “It is purely conjecture ... that this would move Vint Hill back on the list,” Richardson said, “but it obviously is the kind of thing that gets you on the list.” But Warner did not seem overly concerned with the prospect of Vint Hill’s closing. “Right now — and even before this — Vint Hill is of a size that it was largely discretionary with the Secratary of the Army [whether it closes or not]. It is of a size that could be closed any old time," Warner said. Early this week, Sutton said that the Army would like to obtain a decision on the troop transfers early next year. “If we can obtain approval ... we would hope to have all of that completed before the end of the fiscal year,” on Sept. 30, he said. 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SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY AT CHRISTMASTIDE , Ureen and silver, red and gold, and a story bom of old; Holly, ivy, mistletoe, and the gently falling snow; / From a simple ox’s stall came the greatest gift of all; Children sing of hope and joy at the birth of one small boy; Let the bells ring loud and clear, ring out now for all to hear; Trumpets sound and voices raise, in an endless stream of praise; Truth and love and hope abide, this Christ mas tide. ( As sung with magnificence by The Warrenton Chorale, directed by Barbara Stinson...) MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING PEACE AND COMPASSION TO ALL LIVING BEINGS... ROGER BATCHELDER, REAL ESTATE Gay St, Washington, Va. 22747 703-675-1776 703-937-1776 (res) 703-635-9808 • 1-800-292-3548 Front Royal, Virginia Real estate transaction The following real estate transfer was recorded during the past week: James R. Palmer and wife to James R. Palmer and wife, lot 34, Peyton Farm Estates, Hampton District. Gift. 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