Rappahannock News, November 24, 1993

»^B>CIRCULATIONNOW 2,950 h i - A- °.i : T . ft. :1 ; H i.< • ■ ( -P ’ O' s i «$zfc i . It- inO ‘D , v'ti'l! : 9 ‘ Xr I 1 -jiipij^.^ ttf* ■>. ^ - •*•. • - Kripp^iinno^k^oi^l/s FamilK^^spaper Sih^ ^ A\ W.. &g.Jv .v-'jj'VJA__ »i-T( 45th Year, No. 47 ^cS-.'i-.<:4a85^5ftSa ^.'IT -' ft-»r —f,~ I§?i «v'*s W*1' ;'V ..'•sie -y ■?. i®§: 16 pages Bureau of circulation WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1993 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3$kjB Notody^s Dinner Rappahannock News Staff Wriler'Cindy Mahan This young gobbler plans to do his own feasting on Thanksgiving. He is a pet at a farm near Woodville. Old Rag Bulletins Important Tax Notice Personal Property and Real Estate bills have been mailed and are due Dec. 5, 1993. ,.^repayments may be made at the Treasurer’s office or mail payments to: Treasurer, Rappahannock Co., P.O. Box 37, Washington, Va. 22747. Alumni Basketball There will again be an alumni basketball tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend. Four teams have been formed, and games will be played Friday and Saturday nights. ; Games begin at 7 p.m. at the high : school. Christmas Baskets Office manager Marie Davis at the Department of Social Services reminds citizens not to forget the needy this Christmas. The office is again planning Christmas baskets for Rappahannock families needing help this season. The department will accept donations of non-perishable foods and checks to purchase groceries and gifts at * the office or by mail to Box 87, Washington, VA 22747 through Monday, Dec. 20. Groups interested in adopting a family can do so. They will not know the family’s name, but they will get information on family composition. For more information call 675-3313. Crop Disaster Relief Rappahannock farmers maybe eligible for disaster relief for drops lost do to drought last summer. Producers with crop insurance must have had losses : greater than 35 percent. Farmers without I insurance must have 40 percent of greater - loses. For information contact the ASCS office on the corner of Gay and Jett Streets in Washington or call 675-3616. Government at a Glance • Board of Supervisors - Monday, , Dec. 6, at the Court House 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Meeting at The Plains Nets Disney Opponents By SCOTT FERRELL Rappahannock Ncw«-Staff Writer With Disney’s America aimbdat fth«throat of the Virginia Piedmont,” Charles Whitehouse and the Piedmont Environmental Council he co-chairs, and the Goose Creek Association, are working to build a strategy to block approval of the Haymarket theme park. At a Sunday evening meeting called by the PEC and GCA at Grace Episcopal Church in The Plains, Whitehouse told a crowd of about 350 that the PEC “supports the jobs and economic activities that Disney would bring to Virginia and Prince William County.” However, he said the PEC is “opposed to having it in Haymarket ... there are other sites more appropriate for what Disney wants to build.” The meeting was the first show of local force in opposition to the Disney theme park, which would feature a nine-part look at American history using displays, demonstrations, Audio Animatronics, and amusement rides. One hotel, 150 rooms, is currently being planned, and shopping facilities and a golf course are on the drawing board for later development on the 3,000 acre location. At the heart of the opposition to Disney’s plans is concern about impact on the environment and lifestyle that such development would bring. While several speakers conceded Disney’s positive entertainment and educational value, “we need to protect our air, water and quality of life,” said Christopher Needels, a PrinceWilliam County resident who will lead the PEC and Goose Creek-backed ‘Take A Second Look” campaign against the park. “We live in a wonderful and rare region, where our founding fathers visited, where Mosby rode with his rangers, and where people from D.C. and Northern Virginia have always come to picnic, or take a drive,” he said. The bad news is that we are about to put that all at risk. The good news is that we can have it both ways ... if [Disney^ America] is located elsewhere in Prince William County.” PEC co-chairman Megan Gallagher also -*xpresse<k-eencern about funding roads for Disney. With Virginia facing a $500 million revenue shortfall, building roads for Disney will take money from other critical transportation projects that are already on hold, she said. ‘The state had to consider $39 million in roads for the Lego Land project. Disney will require more than $100 million,” she said. Ms. Gallagher is also troubled by increased traffic exacerbating air pollution problems. “In other areas where air pollution is a problem, traffic must be offset by building public transport. Can you imagine that being done in Haymarket?” she asked. Many of these sentiments were echoed by those who spoke to the packed church on Sunday. The proposed project would “suck up all of the road funding for Northern Virginia, and perhaps the rest of the state,” Gainesville resident and veteran development antagonist Philomena Hefter said. According to Charles Matheson of The Plains, the Disney park would be “a, catalyst for building roads in undeveloped areas,” and he urged that the entire area west of the Bull Run Mountains be included in a historic district and protected from development. Edward Pope, Middleburg, pointed to Euro-Disney, claiming that the $2 billion project, of which Walt Disney Co. owns 49 percent, “trashed the environment and then failed. “Many people who came there to work have since been laid off, and are now on welfare,” he added. The massive 30-mile highway from Paris to the park, built through once beautiful countryside, is now barren, he said. In Megan Gallagher’s word’s, “Disney, take another look. You’ve picked the wrong place.” PEC has set up a toll-free number, (800) 341-2334, to give out information about the project and as a contact for residents interested in organizing the fight against it. Schools to Boost Academic Rigor 'Good' Values To Be Taught By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The school administration has teams of teachers working to develop more demanding academic programs and instruction in such character values as honesty, fairness and dependability, Superintendent David Gangel told the School board last week. Dr. Gangel explained that this process began with surveys of current and former students and parents of students who had left the school system. He said that the school system is doing very well by most measures of success. Rappahannock students were eighth in the state in the percentage of sixth graders who passed all three of the literacy passport tests last year. Of those top eight school systems, Rappahannock scored third in the writing test and fourth on the reading test, he said. He said that the county school system is known throughout the nation as a leader in using total quality management concepts and is a leader in the state in using technology in education. Still surveys of parents and graduates show some feel the schools should be doing more, he said, and the school system has started a process of responding. In September a survey of parents of academic high school students showed that by a margin is more than three to one, parents want “greater challenge and higher expectation with regard to academic material covered during the school year." They also want “topics taught in more depth or detail” and “students to be given higher standards for academic work.” He said the survey also showed these parents want students grouped together by ability in academic classes and the “RCHS academic program to be comparable in academic challenge to presigious prep schools.” By a margin of fifteen to one, the parents want “more advanced academic class offerings and instruction and reinforcement of traditional character virtues.” He said results were mixed, leading him to believe parents do not necessarily want a more competitive, procedure for getting into academic classes or “more expectations with regard to the amount or volume of academic homework given to students.” A similar survey of parents of academic elementary school students showed mostly the same results. However, in the elementary school parents wanted children grouped by behavior rather than ability and they did not seem to want “the academic program to be comparable in academic challenge to prestigious college prep schools.” The schools have set up teams to plan how to satisfy these parent desires. There are teams working on improving the college prep program at both schools, teams working on improving communications with the home, and teams working to develop a “character, virtues curriculum.” Clean-Up Day ^ Rappahannock News Staff Writer/Cindy Mahan Jennifer Alexander was ready to work. ARB Ponders incongruous' Stucco Addition Owner's Agent Says Shrubbery Will Hide It By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The town’s Architectural Review Board approved “the overall design in concept” for an addition to a house owned by Mrs. Edward Parrish on Blue Ridge Avenue. Jonathan Monroe appeared as agent for Mrs. Parrish, who was not present. The ARB asked him to check with the homeowner about two possible changes: using clapboard in place of stucco, and changing the design for a bay window to a squared-off style instead of a more rounded look. The new addition planned will be 26 by 28 feet, and it will be built onto the back of the house. Because of shrubbery around the house, the addition will probably not be visible from the street. “There will be no structural or visual changes seen from the front,” said Mr, Monroe. He said that new roof shingles would be needed and that the porch needs some structural work. The new shingles would match the existing shingles on the rest of the house, he said. In the backyard, there is a shed in very poor condition that Mr. Monroe said ~ is set for demolition. If left in place, it would be about two feet from the rear of the planned addition, he said. The members of the ARB present at this meeting, Donna Kevis, Ed Barton, and Dwight Matthews, granted permission to demolish the shed. Part of the addition would be covered with acrylic stucco, which was a concern to Donna Kevis. “It is incongruous with the brick,” she said. Mr. Monroe said, “We could probably do clapboard with the brick. Using the clapboard would add to the owner’s painting duties though.” Ed Barton said, “When you have red brick with white trim, you have to be careful about what color you choose for the stucco. Clapboard would probably be better.” Mrs. Kevis also asked Mr. Monroe to return to the ARB with paint samples and window specifications. She said he could meet with the ARB sooner than next mtonth if he needs to begin building to bring Mrs. Parrish’s answer on the clapboard and bay window changes. Mary Simmons, owner of Country Heritage, approached the ARB about replacing the windows on either side of the front door with new double-hung windows. They would be exactly like other windows which are already part of the building, she said. The members of the ARB approved this application unanimously.

Jury Trial Set on Sex Charges By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock N«w» Staff Writer In Circuit Court on November 19, Judge W. Shore Robertson set February 9 and 10 for the jury trial of Jake Thomas Taylor, 34, of Castleton, for the sex-related crimes he was indicted for on November 8. He is charged with sexual battery, attempted rape, attempted sodomy, and breaking and entering with the intent to commit rape. Mr. Taylor was also indicted on November 8 on the count of manufacturing marijuana, or possessing marijuana, with the intent to manufacture such substance not for his own use. Mr. Taylor’s attorney, George L. Freeman, asked that this charge be dealt with separately from the sex-related crimes. Judge Robertson agreed to continue this case , over to February 9 for further disposition, separate from the other trial. Robert Adam Love, 20, of Sperryville, pleaded guilty to trespassing , and grand larceny. He had been in1 dieted by the grand jury on Novem| ber 8 for entering the home of Joe M. ; Whitfield of Sperryville and remov' ing a 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, a stainless steel pistol, a power rifle scope, a stag handle letter opener, a bayonette with metal sheath, and one bag of approximately 70 arrowheads. Mr. Love will remain at liberty on bond until March 14 at 10 a.m., at which time a pre-sentence report will be presented to the court. Donna Sue Jackson, 27, of Warrenton, asked that her bond be reduced at a bond hearing with Judge Robertson on November 19. Her attorney, John C. Morgan, asked the court if she could be released on personal recognizance. Ms. Jackson has four cases of forgery pending in Rappahannock County. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke argued that Ms. Jackson had spent time in two separate drug treatment programs for a crack cocaine addiction and had not completed either one. Also, he said, “She violated the conditions of her bond.” Ms. Jackson’s attorney asked that Ms. Jackson be released to be with her children, who are presently living with Ms. Jackson’s mother in Warrenton, for the upcoming holidays. Ruth Ann Taylor, the defendant’s mother, testified that Donna Sue could live with her and she would provide work for her cleaning houses. After listening to both attorneys argue their sides, Judge W. Shore Robertson said, “This case tragically reveals the drug use in our country. It is a real tragic situation. In this case it is clear that through the generosity of the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Department and by agreement of the magistrate, Ms. Jackson was released to go to Bethany House (a drug treatment center) in Roanoke. “That is a rigorous, difficult program. I don’t say that as a criticism; it is probably what is needed. Even though the court is sympathetic that she wants to see her children, she did not comply with the conditions of her bond.” Ms. Jackson’s bond was reduced to $1,250 per charge, to be paid in cash or corporate surety. If the bond is paid, her mother will have to cosign. Other conditions of the bond are that she must live with her mother, maintain a job, and attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings. Ms. Jackson’s case was continued to January 10 at 10 a.m. for further disposition. Not much was accomplished in Circuit Court of November 18. The first case called, Commonwealth of Virginia v. Randall Linden Ramey, was continued to December 2 at 8:30 a.m. Doug Baumgardner, the attorney for the defendant, was ill and unable to attend court this day. Neither the defendant nor his attorney, T.C. Lea, showed up on time for the Commonwealth of Virginia v. James Franklin Butler case. Judge W. Shore Robertson continued this case to December 2 at 8:30 a.m. Attorney Robin C. Gulick appeared before Judge Robertson to set a date for trial with jury for his client Shawn Alan Hamrick, who was absent from the courtroom. Mr. Hamrick is charged with arson. Arraignment will be at 9:30 a.m., to be followed by the trial at 10 a.m. on February 3,1994. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Nov. 15: 3:57 p.m., vehicle fire, Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD; 10:27 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. Nov. 16: 11:39 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 604, Boston, Castleton VFD and Sperryville VRS; 7:00 p.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 9:16 p.m., injury from a fall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD. Nov. 18: 8:25 a.m., difficulty breathing, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD. Nov. 19: 12:26 p.m., structural fire, Route 615, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. Nov. 20: 9:53 a.m., sickcall, Route 621 and 674, Washington, Washington VFD; 12:20 p.m., sickcall, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD; 5:02 p.m., transformer fire, Route 600, Sperryville, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. Nov. 21: 7:00 a.m., chest pains, Route 649, Castleton, Washington VFD and Castleton VFD; 1:36 p.m., brush fire, Route 716, Culpeper, Castleton VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this week: Nov. 15: assist Culpeper County Sheriffs Office, U.S. 211; bad checks, Route 642, Viewtown; larceny-postal, U.S. 522, Scrabble; cruelty to animals, Route 677, Flint Hill; stray livestoc/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; domestic disputes, Route 662, Huntly; lareenty-from building, Route 622, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 729, Flint Hill; reckless driving, U.S. 211 and 522, Sperryville. Nov. 16: extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Washington; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; reckless driving, Washington; damage property, Route 626, Castelton; larceny-from yards, Route 707, Sperryville; dog nuisance, Washington; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211; citizen requested assistance, Route 671, Sperryville. Nov. 17: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 729, Flint Hill; fish and game violations. Route 650, Boston; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Boston; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; fish and game violations, Route 662, Huntly; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211, Sperryville; telephone harrassment, Route 667, Flint Hill. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Tim Jenkins shot this 196-pound, 8-point buck last week. Pet of the Week The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a Rotty/shepherd, Buddy Bear George is a nine-month-old (n) male, black and tan, has all shots, loves kids, likes to play and is full of energy. • Beagle/shepherd, Hobo is a three-year-old (n) male with all shots, likes children, playful and friendly. • Bensenji/shepherd, Sassy is a one-year-old (s) female with all shots, brindle with white chest and paws, plenty of energy. • Spaniel/cross, Granny is a eight-to-nine-month-old (s) female, black and white, thin coat, has all shots and is housebroken. • Doby, Rusty is a three-yearold (n) male, has all his shots, will sit, give you his paw and play ball with you. 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 Neu's. To reach the lost and found registry, or the shelter, call 937-3283 or 937-3336. Deer Kill \ Average Game Warden Jim Bankston reported that the deer kill so far this season has been average to below average. ' He said that the Game Commission has been trying to spread the hunting pressure out over the season by extending the archery season and the muzzleloader season. He said he believes this has meant that more hunters bagged deer before the start of the rifle season and will wait until this weekend to enter the woods again. Also he noted that the weathfer has been warm and some days have been windy. He said he thinks this also accounts, in part, for the lowfer harvest. Mr. Bankston said he feels that illegal hunting is also down this year, but he expects it to pick up later in the season. He said 150 deer have been checked at Mayhugh’s Grocery in Amissville. Usually about 300 are checked during the entire season. He said he does not get a final count from any of the checking stations until the end of the season. Mr. Bankston reported that at least five bears were killed during the archery season. Bear were out of season last week, but came back in for the rifle season Monday. Mr. Bankston said that there are plenty of bear in the woods, but they haven’t been coming out to eat coni and apples as they were last year, because they have plenty of food in the woods this year. Burglaries At Rock Mills Sheriff John Henry Woodward reported there have been four burglaries within a mile of Rock Mills recently. In a burglary this week a stereo receiver, speakers, and a CD player were stolen from a house belonging to Kurt Campbell. A glass-topped coffee table was also taken. The house was still under construction. Sheriff Woodward said none bf the houses involved in this series of burglaries are permanently occupied, and he asks neighbors to be on the lookout for suspicious activity. ■ 4..in tne village of operryvillej November 26, 27 and 28_j 4^? CraftSmitlu Custom-Made Fur Bears November 26 & 27 Route 211, Eeatof Sp«ryville 703-987-8394 By appointment-Weekdays! * COUNTRY MANOR jf presents a BLUE RIDGE CHRISTMAS SALE r Incredible Savings Storewide Over $500 worth of Door Prizes to be given away - Prizes Awarded Daily i Take a break in the Hazel Mountain Deli with Hot Soup & Sandwiches , Friday, Saturday & Sunday * November 26-28 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. j— 2 miles West of Sperryville on Rt. 211 , W (703) 987-8761 % «^aith C^fountain ^^ompany Celebrates A Blue Ridge Christmas Nov. 26th, 27th & 28th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fantastic Sales Featuring the best in traditional fashions by. Susan Bristol, Lanz, The Eagles Eye®, Jennifer Reed and Northern Isles. Plus enchanting Christmas decorations and collectibles from Dept. 56, Byers' Choice® and Lizzie High®. Opposite the Post Office in Sperryville 703-987-8547 Second Annual Country Christmas Shoppe at Sunset Hills Farm November 26, 27 & 28 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Fresh potpourri • Centerpieces iQ V • Custom designed baskets, “A Basket of Virginia's Finest”*. • Thanksgiving flower arrangements, Wreaths, Sleighs, Swags, Dried Flower Wreaths , • Fresh Flowers Gifts from S3.SO and up I.ipht Refreshments U.S. 211 across from Rappahannock High School—watcli for signs. '-8804 SPERRYVILLE CELEBRATES A BLUE RIDGE CHRISTMAS November 26, 27 & 28 • Door Prizes • Catalog Overstock Sales • Seasonal Sales • Free Refreshments • Country Specialities • Christmas Cheer • Special Gift Ideas • Wreaths, Trees, Greenery • Warm Hospitality • Country Christmas Decorations *Caroling in the Streets of Sperryville by % Woodville Baptist Church Choir *Santa will arrive at 4 p.m. on Saturday at That Sperryville Emporium From toys to apparel for the fashion-minded country lady - from local country hams to handmade gifts - and of course one of Virginia's largest collections of antiques - Sperryville HAS IT ALL! Celebration Sponsored by: Apple Hill Farm B&B, Mountain Spring Stable, Sperryville Antique Market. That Sperryville Emporium, The Church Mouse, Faith Mountain Liquidation Outlet, The Faith Mountain Company, Country Home Antiques, Blue Ridge Cafe, Elmer's Antiques, Chipmunk Hollow. Sugar Plum Cottage, Parkway Gift Shop, Country Manor Catalog Outlet and Hazel Mountain Pub. For more Info, call: (703) 987-8235, days or (703) 987-8058 evenings Directions: Sperryville is 28 miles West ofWarrenion on flwy. 211.

Turkeys, From Wild To Domesticated • By CARL COON ,, * ■PP«n*nnock Newt Contributing Writer , , Behold the turkey. In his wild state he fed a few hundred pilgrims/' Domesticated, he now feeds hundreds of millions of people. Indeed, now that we are all sup. posed to be worried about our cholesterol, we are not only eating the turkey in his own configuration, but turkey ham, turkey sausage, and even turkey pastrami. The turkey has not only found his own niche in the world of American gastronomy, ,.he is moving into the pig’s. . .. You might think this to be a .rather remarkable success story, . but if so you wouldn’t be approaching the subject from the per. spective of the turkey. From the latter’s point of view this whole evolution has been an unmitiaged disaster. He used to be a proud, clever, feral beastie capable of sensing a Pilgrim a half a mile . away and leading him a merry chase through the New England forests. He knew his environment, had keen senses of smell and hearing, and ably used his capacities both to run on the • ground and to fly above it to avoid exterminiation by pilgrims and other predators. I am no expert on the subject, but I presume his social and sex lives were reasonably complex, as were those of most of the other forest creatures. Anyway, I understand Benjamin Franklin once prosed that the turkey be designated our national bird. Now, the turkey is enormously fat, waddles not runs, can’t fly, and exists on an intellectual level that for all practical purposes is as debased an any vegetable. He has no enemies, any more than a cabbage or a carrot; his survial is guaranteed, until he goes off to that never-never land where he is converted into nice sanitary food and wrapped in clear plastic. His brain has been bred out of him almost completely, since it has become irrelevant to Ids survival. If Ben Franklin could see the turkey now, he would certainly withdraw his proposal, and probably hope that no one would remember that he’d ever made it. I am sometimes reminded of the turkey when I regard largish numbers of my fellow Americans. For example, when I ride the subway. Or walk the corridors of some large Government organization. While there are usually some members of my species among the crowd that appear still mainly feral, there are others who clearly belong at the domesticated end of the spectrum. Pudgy, poorly coordinated, glassy-eyed, vacant in mind and purpose, a cannibal might consider them more attractive than the lean and hungry savages that were the ancestors of all of us in the remote past— but the rest of us would have to think it over, to say the least. It is worth pondering this perspective when considering the future of mankind. < Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Colored like a wild turkey, this bird is domesticated. Planners Table Field Party Amendments By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The members of the Planning Commission tabled consideration of amendments to the zoning ordinance to control field parties until the December meeting. No one showed up for the public . hearing for the amendments which covered both for profit and nonprofit “carnivals, fairs, and rpusic festivals.” The planners asked County Administrator John McCarthy to bring back proposals covering “for profit” events only and to try to focus on “field parties” or “music festivals,” rather than the broad amendments that had been proposed. The planners also postponed until next month consideration of standards for driveways on steep land. A subcommittee consisting of Wakefield District representative Werner Krebser, Hampton District representative Brooke Miller, and : Stonewall-Hawthom District representative Sharon Pierce met be fore the regular meeting to talk about what is possible. Mr. McCarthy said that prior to July 1, the county did not have much power to influence what is being built if the road is to serve less than three houses in a subdivision. The law changed in July, Mr. McCarthy said, making the state’s erosion and sedimentation control laws affect single family lots if more than 10,000 square feet of land is disturbed in the building project. He said he would recommend that anyone applying for a building permit sign a paper saying he would obey the laws. In addition those building in conservation zones would be given a copy of standards for following the state’s laws in building. Mr. McCarthy noted the planners had requested that VDOT enforce its own laws that require driveways to be nearly level the last 20 feet to the intersection with a state road. Some members said they had seen roads put in recently that seem to violate this provision. 1 Dr. Krebser suggested the county also require bonding to guarantee that erosion laws are met. Ms. Pierce said she was concerned that problems often show up after a house is finished. “Sometimes it takes several gully washers,” she said. Dr. Krebser said the county should also consider allowing different septic treatment in conservation zones, since drainfields require so much land to be disturbed. Mr. McCarthy noted that any sewage treatment other than a conventional septic tank and drainfield requires a special permit. Dr. Krebser also suggested laws requiring replanting after a mountaintop site has been cleared of trees. Mr. McCarthy said he would look into whether or not that could r be required. Dr. Krebser left the meeting early without saying why he was ( leaving, but the suit against the county for adopting an amendment banning the land application of I sludge was discussed. Dr. Krebser joined three other landowners in bringing that suit. As the planners were approving minutes, Sid Gottlieb, who represents the Board of Zoning Appeals on the Planning Commission, said planners must be very careful in amending the minutes that the changes they make reflect what actually happened rather than what “they wish they had said.” Although the official minutes are the record of the meeting, the tape of the August meeting w'hen the planners recommended approval of the amendment banning sludge has been made available to both sides. Phil Irwin suggested the planners allow a time for public input regularly at their meetings. He also reported that plans for the U,S. 29 corridor will affect the county. He said the state is trying to improve the road to make it a major northsouth traffic corridor between 1-95 and 1-81. He attended meetings on the plans on behalf of the county. Community Calendar Friday and Saturday Nov. 26 and 27 Alumni basketball tournament, at RCHS - games start at 7p.m. (987-8575) Friday Nov. 26 - Sunday Nov 28 Blue Ridge Christmas, Sperryville (987-8235 days, 987-8058 evenings) Sunday Nov. 28 Movie - The Secret Garden, at the theatre - 7p.m. (675-3193) Friday Dec. 3 Science Fair, Book Fair, and Buffet supper at WakefieldCountry Day School, Huntly starting 5:30p.m. “The Shepherds Play” and “The Three Kings’ Play”, Ki Theatre, 8p.m. (675-1616) Saturday Dec. 4 Colonial Christmas, Washington (675-1400) Christmas Bazaar at CCLC, 10a.m.-3p.m. (675-3237) Christmas dinner, Washington Fire Hall - 5-8p.m. (675-3615) Sunday Dec. 5 Colonial Christmas Christmas Celebration at Spring Mountain School, 11a.m.4p.m. (675-1458) Friday Dec. 10 Christmas the World Over, at the library, 8p.m. Saturday Dec. 11 Christmas Greens Sale and Demonstration, at the Flint Hill Fire Hall, 10a.m.-4p.m. Saturday Dec. 18 Breakfast Buffet, Washington Fire Hall (675-3615) New Ladybugs Swarm Here By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Many people in the county have been visited by ladybugs in their houses recently. The ladybugs like to congregate on' ceilings, especially around the edges and comers. Their colors range from light green to orange. There’s a new Japanese ladybug in town. According to Virginia Extension Agent Scott Cunningham, the ladybugs have been steadily moving north since their introduction to Georgia in 1977. They were originally brought over to control pecan aphids. After their first year in Georgia, they disappeared for a year and were later found to be feasting on aphids in hardwood trees. The first Virginia sighting of the ladybugs was in the Tidewater area last year, Mr, Cunningham said. “As of about three weeks ago, Rappa hannock County was the furthest north where they had been identified in Virginia,” he added. “Right now they are congregating in swarms before hibernating,” he said. “They release pheromones which attract them to each other. The ladybugs do not go into a true hibernation like a bear. They go into a semi-state hibernation under rocks, in logs, or in loose soil,” Mr. Cunningham said. Don’t be surprised to see these ladybugs during warm spells in the middle of winter. “If we have a couple of warm days, they’ll be out again,” said Mr. Cunningham. Ladybugs are very beneficial. They are an excellent method of biologically controlling aphids and other soft-bodied insects. Mr. Cunningham advised homeowners with ladybugs inside to try to catch them in a jar or other container and release them outdoors. — CARD OF THANKS — We sincerely thank everyone for their love and kindness, for the cards, flowers, food, visits, donations to the Children’s Trust Fund, phone calls and prayers in the recent loss of William (Butch) Sealock A special thank you to the Rev. Jimmy Burke, co-workers, pallbearers and other relatives, friends and neighbors who visited with us and prayed for and with us. We will always remember your kindness. 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In loving memory of Howard Henry Butler who went to be with the Lord November 24, 1990 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered. —II Chronicles 32:21 Dorothy, Nan and Doretha FRONT ROYAL MOTORS, IN| “Your friendly Ford Deal#£ over 60I Your Rappahannock County Sales Representative BOB GEHRDWER FLINT HILL Home Phone 675-3357 FRONT ROYAL MOTORS Serving Warren and Rappahnnock Counties For Over 60 Years Home of A-l Used Cars & Trucks See Us Before You Buy 636-2901 703 N. Royal Ave. • Front Royal, VA — rPlease Join Us For Our OPEN HOUSE Wednesday December 1 1 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 10% OFF Everything Sunday December 12 ^ 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Refreshments - Door Prizes s Debbie's Ivy Garden ^ L Florist & Gifts 636-3900 FREE In-Town Delivery Commerce Avenue in the Front Royal Business Park. Use the John Marshall entrance for easy access. 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^Rappahannock ^efns Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C. WAYLAND General Manager Published Every Wednesday LOU HATTER Executive Editor SHARON KILPATRICK Editor ANN BROWN Account Executive To Subscribe Phone 703-675-3338 J BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: Recent 3 months, 50c - Older copies to 1960, $3 (as available) OFFICE: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone: 703-675-3338 FAX: 703-675-3088 HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation. Ihe Audit Bureau Disney and Development The proposal of the Disney Company to locate an American history theme park in western Prince William County will eventually increase development pressure on Rappahannock County. However, the immediate impact on real estate is not likely to be great. Although the property Disney is proposing for the park is only 30 miles from our county seat in Washington, there is no 30-mile route to get there. While opposition is already mounting to the theme park proposal, there is very little definite to oppose. No firm plans have been presented yet. Increased traffic in the 1-66 corridor will be the first effect felt by Rappahannock citizens, since many use 1-66 to commute to work. If anything comes of proposals to provide more mass transit in Northern Virginia, whether extending Metro beyond Vienna, or providing light rail from Manassas to the park itself, this effect could be less. The county may benefit from increased tourist revenue as vacationers combine a trip to the new Disney park with a trip to the Shenandoah National Park. All proposals to bring jobs closer to Rappahannock will eventually impact on the county, however, as more people decide it might be possible to live in the county wrhile commuting to work elsewhere. This is the kind of development pressure that has gotten many counties in trouble. Bedroom communities produce the greatest demand for services, particularly schools, while bringing in the least amount of tax revenue to counteract that demand. It is important that our government officials work hard to guarantee that increased population is balanced with increased commercial development. Even without the Disney park, there exists a proposal for a horse racing track near Haymarket; and in Culpeper there are proposals for a auto racing track near the confluence of the Hazel and Rappahannock rivers and a 1,000-home subdivision on the Freedom Studies Center property near Boston. As landowners along the suggested REC powerline know, development in surrounding counties can impact Rappahannock. We have no say on what development counties around us approve, and it may be impossible to remain an island of rural calm surrounded by counties that have chosen heavy development. As we give thanks in this season for the beauty that suirounds us, we must also resolve to do whatever we can to preserve it. I FEEL S^LV BUT IF IT GETS ME THROUGH THANKSGIVING l‘LL WEAR VTf J HAPPY 1 THANKSGIVING Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Writer/Cindy Mahan Members of the Cloverbud 4-H Club presented town treasurer Brad Fisher with their handmade ornaments for the town tree last Saturday. They will have a sales booth at the Clopton House Saturday Dec. 4. Play Group Formed To the Editor: In a world that seems to be so fast-paced and often violent or tainted with evil temptations, I have found one thing that will make every mother want to slow down. That is our precious children. I have realized that when my children reach my age they will surely need a good friend and a good mother. I want to be both to my children. There is hardly a day that goes by that we don’t'read, see, or hear of something that has happened to the children of our world. Drugs, alcohol, war, rape, incest, kidnappingthese are words that often make my shiver. These are the things that steal our children’s innocence. ‘ By being open and honest with our children, and teaching them to “say no,” be aware of strangers, and be strong willed, we are helping them. One specific way to get closer to our children and show them we care, is to spend time with them. I have formed a “playgroup” that meets once a Week for 2-3 hours. Mothers stay with their children, and participate in crafts, singing, storytime, and playtime. Captain Jeff Brown of the Rappahannock Sheriffs Department has kindly agreed to meet with our group for one session in December. He will be fingerprinting our children and talking about ways to stay safe. So far this is a small group. If you and your child interested in participating in our group, you may call me after 8 p.m. at 987-8142. Remember, our children are our responsibility. EDIE E. FALLS Woodville Huff's Cafe Appreciated To the Editor: It w'as with extreme sadness that I read your story, Major Changes Planned For Center Of Town, in the November 17 issue of your paper. I was saddened by the fact that the Country Cafe is facing the fact of moving from its present location in the very near future. I can only hope that a new and reasonably close location will become available soon. My anxiety is not in the least bit eased by the statement that the inn properietors will operate a cafe in the space, serving both lunch and dinner (what about a leisurely breakfast), at prices smaller to those of the Country Cafe. I find the part about prices very hard to believe, but even harder to believe is that the “Rappahannock” feeling of “family and friends” will be in existence at all. I know we all have to face progress, but what is progress? I hope not all of the small town cafes in our life will be swallowed up by the big city inns whether in the name of progress or not. Please, David, hang in there. I sure would miss your smile and wonderful tea. ELLEN B.JOBACK Flint Hill This Road To the Editor: The road stirs.in the distance I stop and strain to view across the bridge, around the bend ^bother passing through he trails the road behind him He never waves or slows A headlong flight to somewhere else As he hurries down the road I guess the day will finally come when this road’s just like the rest No wild thread, but straight and wide where cars pass two abreast there’ll be no place for folks like me no place for sweet and slow down the highway fast and fierce a long time down this road Singers and songwriter Paul Reisler and John McCutcheon wrote this bittersweet melody (portions printed with their permission) with Route 622 in Gid Brown Hollow in their minds where the Covington River flows to meet highway 211 at Redeviva. Recent “improvements” there have transformed this stretch from a little country road into a modem thoroughfare. Watching this process Jhe time machine From the Rappahannock News back when: 30 YEARS AGO Nov. 21, 1963 Three deer have been checked at Payne’s Garage, R. Lyle Rector reports seven deer tagged at his checking station, Johnson’s Esso Servicenter in Sperryville checked in seven and Vernon Mills Store in Huntly reported that 10 deer were tagged there. Rappahannock County High School was broken into Saturday night, but little was taken or disturbed this time. Since the new school has been built it has been burglarized four times, the last 21 months ago. Efforts were doubled and so were donations when the Ameri can Red Cross Bloodmobile visited Rappahannock County Friday. A total of 44 citizens presented themselves to give blood and 41 were accepted. Only three were rejected. This is almost double the donations at the last visit of the mobile unit in May of this year when 23 pints of blood were given. 10 YEARS AGO Nov. 24, 1983 Drought stricken, farmers in Rappahannock, Culpeper, Louisa and Albemarle counties have been declared eligible for emergency disaster loan assistance from the Farmer’s Home Administration. unfold this summer and fall has been - a most painful daily experience. While it’s true the old road needed work (to prevent occasional flooding) the overall effect of the “improvements” there is that it is no longer recognizeable as a little country road serving a rural hollow in Rappahannock, resulting in faster traffic and an immeasureable loss of beauty and charm. Our quality of life is thus diminished. As an old neighbor remarked to me about traveling there, “It just doesn’t feel like going home any more.” The dual laning excavation work at the junction of the two roads has changed the landscape there nearly beyond recognition. I dare to venture that its design standard was probably based upon a 70 mph road plan instead of 55 mph. The results r in my opinion are once again a classic case of overkill - unnecessary, destructive and needlessly expensive. Note how old 211 rolls gently with the natural terrain and compare it with the giant leveling of the new road as it plows on toward Sperryville with its huge cuts and fills. It bears virtually no resemblance fo, the old road which gives you a feel for Rappahannock’s rolling hills. Surely “the improvements” to both 622 and U.S. 211 could have been made more sensitive to their natural rural environment. Both primary and secondary road improvement plans are public information and are approved via annual public hearings. Do you know if your road is next? JEANIE McNEAR Washington Russell Bryant Pullen By WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Russell Bryant Pullen was born in 1913 and died 1993, thus making his time on earth among his family and other relations, eighty years. He was the third born child of his parents, Romie Branson and Minnie Oneal Atkins Pullen. Nicknamed “Piggins,” for whatever reason, most commonly known and called by such, he was more often than not given to “pig headedness” when confronted on an issue. One could say he could not be easily persuaded. His usual attire added to his overalls, a cap cocked a little to one side, and of course his pipe, which was usually badly worn from so much use. He carried his pig tail tobacco which he both smoked and chewed, and as we all knew loved his drink. Now, taking all these accoutrements into consideration added to his persona, think of a man who loved the game cards. He played with such zeal and zest one would have guessed Russell to have been some cardshark often on the scene at Atlantic City or Vegas. These were his passions, these were his loves. This in a nut shell was Russell. He was born on Piney Run, or the South Fork of the Thornton River, near its headsprings. This is now within the bounds of the Shenandoah National Park. When he wasquite small his family moved to Pickeral Ridge to the place which had once been Russell’s great-grandfather, John A. Pullen’s. He grew up here atop this rugged mountain setting with his five brothers and one sister. Becoming fashioned by the influences of that generation and age. I think losing his mother when he was but sixteen was devastating to him. Although Russell’s father married an amiable woman for his second wife, she couldn’t have taken his mother’s place because she was a stranger first, and secondly not much older than himself. Russell was married first to Anna Jones. By this union were born two children; Lewis B. and Edward L. Pullen. Lewis predeceased his father only a little more than a year, and this, too, had to be a blow to the old man. - The first marriage did not last, as everyone knows. There were reasons and facts unknown to us and we are not writing about that. Nor, other circumstances, both good and bad, for everyone receives his due rewards and pays his just debts. We judge not here, but recall a man who lived among us and he, be he good or bad, he was our kinsman. After sometime, about 1948, Russell married again. This was to the widow, Drucilla Belle Compton. Widow of Thomas R. Compton, and daughter of Aldridge and Sarah LeHew Sisk. This writer had only known this marriage. For some years Russell and Belle were proprietors of Smedley Store in Gid Brown Hollow, My first recollections of these ■ people was at that store. When ! Mable Racer quit,'they took over. Remembering Belle being behind the counter, the big old pot-bellied stove at the back of the store, and the various items on the 1 shelves or hanging on display. I ; remember the old wind-up gas pump, and the gravel road up the ! hollow. In 1959 the Pullens closed the store. As for their home, which I visited occasionally, it was a small cottage-type dwelling, within 50 > feet of the road up the hollow. ; Belle always seemed to have a green thumb, as it was most unusual if I did not go there at least once a year to get flower slips for my mother. Belle died in 1988. In later years I’d often be in Russell’s presence. Sometimes it would be at my grandfather’s home, sometimes at my parent’s home. The last time I saw Russell to talk with him was in the fall of 1992, when some of the local guys were doing some work up the hollow. I’d gone up to visit some other folks who were not home and stopped and chatted with Russell on my way back. I mentioned that he needed a new pipe, as the one he was then using was in bad shape. I promised I’d get him a new one for his birthday. Then I thought, one doesn’t know how long he may live, so I gave him on for Christmas that year. Now, I’ve concluded this story. I have been blunt and fair. However, I will miss seeing this character, this old man, this great-uncle of mine in his overalls and pipe.

Allen Is Genuine Tightwad j By JOHN GOOLRICK J Governor-elect George Allen is cne politican who means it when he preaches frugality in government. J By this own admission, Allen is a ttghwad and proud of it. His pendant for saving a penny is legendary; among his family and close mends. J When I went to work of George after his election to Congress, one of tiie family members told me the 4ory of an incident when George’s Wife, Susan, sent him out of a mission to buy toothpaste shortly after tyeif marriage. « George returned and presented §us*n with a box of baking soda, Contending it was cheaper and did jfest as good a job. Susan quickly <frew the line and sent him back for rfeal toothpaste. \ Once when we were coming out of an office building near FredericksIJUrg, George drove directly to a filling station across the street where diesel fuel was sold. Although Ip: had nearly a half tank he explained he always bought fuel there Whenever he could because it was several cents cheaper. « One spring day I was driving George to several meetings in Spotsylvania County. At lunchtime, he suggested we stop somewhere. I had ifl mind an excellent restaurant, but he spotted a 7-11 that advertised two hot dogs for 99 cents. The Congressman and I ended up having hot dogs and soft (frinks outside the convenience store as constituents stopped to chat with him. Virginia Through Both Barrels o That same spring afternoon the weather got warm and, as is my habit, I turned on the car’s air conditioner and left the window on the driver’s side open. Then I heard George say, “You should either put up the window or turn off the air conditioner. You’re wasting gas and I hate waste.” I took the opportunity to remind the Congressman it was my gas and he reminded me I didn’t think the U.S. Government paid enough for mileage traveled on official business, yet I wasn’t using my gasoline efficiently. I shut off the air conditioner. Understand, I’m not trying to portray the Governor-elect as a Scrooge. While in Congress, he was generous to his staff but always mindful that any money spent came from the taxpayers of America. As the chief exective of Virginia, I have no doubt he will remind everyone in state government, from top to bottom, that they must be partners with him in protecting Virginia’s history of fiscal integrity. Someone who knew George in college days told me he was just as personally frugal then as now, although his father, the coach of the Washington Redskins, was very affluent. The person recalled that he bought second hand books to save money and did all of his shopping in discount stores. It’s good to know that the Executive Mansion will soon be occupied by a fiscal tighwad whose heroes are such famously frugal Virginians as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and James Madison. I doubt if he’ll be able to stop at 7-11’s for a while for the hot dog special, and yet I wouldn’t put is past him. And he won’t take off the cowboy boots either just because he’s the Governor of Virginia. (Editor’s Note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own.) Similes By The Thousands I? By JAMES J. KILPATRICK * I’niversal Press I The Great Simile Contest of 1993 is’over, and the tidying up begins. Let me sift through the debris. »The contest sought similes for “slender” and “exciting.” In the first division, the winner was, “as slender as;Cinderella’s ankle.” In the second division, “as exciting as a poached . What made them winners? They wfcre original, they evoked universal images, and they were not flawed by unnecessary words. * We had several ankles among the 20,000 entries: as slender as a herofi’s ankle, as slender as a tall blonde ballerina’s ankle, as slender as the ankle of a race horse, and so on, but only Cinderella’s ankle se’emed exactly right. In the mind’s eye we see the prince bowing, and Cinderella extending her foot, and everything clicks into place. ' The best similes have a sense of cadence. From Bellingham, Wash., came this Simile Sarcastic: “As exoiting as the slides of an Iowa vactjon.” The trouble was that “Iowa” didn't fit. Meaning no offense to Manhattan or Topeka, I have to suggest that “Kansas” would have iml»roved the line: “as exciting as the slides of a Kansas vaction.” The twos{yliable “Kansas” contributes to a dactylic foot, and dactyls make lovely pets and quiet companions. \ One afternoon 1 was poring over the “exciting” entries. At least 200 contestants had offered a really stale simile, “as exciting as watching grass grow.” Pfui! Then I came across 16 entries from the 11th grade at Statesboro High School in Statesboro, Va., and there was an entry from Brian Tanner: “as exciting as watching AstroTurf grow.” Wow! Here was an original, compact simile of universal familiarity. I put it aside for the finals. Then 50 entries came in from Western Row Elementary School in Mason, Ohio, and there was an entry from young Chris Moran: “Going to school is as exciting as watching AstroTurf grow." Sixteen entries arrived from the Stevens Creek Elementary FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday ^HORSE sale 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1s 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. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY THE POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY OF AN ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING PILOT PROGRAM CASE NO. PUE930061 On September 21, 1993. The Potomac Edison Company (“Potomac Edison" or “Company") filed an application and supporting testimony with the Virginia State Corporation Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of a pilot program which involves the reimbursement of two commercial customers. Shenandoah University ("Shenandoah") and Lord Fairfax Community College (“Lord Fairfax"), for the installation costs of energy efficient lighting equipment in place of their existing light facilities (“the Project"). A copy of Potomac Edison's application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at all of its offices where customer bills may be paid and from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Commission's Document Control Center, located on the First Floor of the Tyler Building. 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Within five (5) business days of the receipt of written request for a copy of the application. Potomac Edison will serve upon any interested person making such request a copy of its application and all relevant supporting materials now or hereafter filed with the Commission. Requests for copies of the application should be served on the Company through its counsel. Kathy L. Mitchell. Esquire. The Potomac / Edison Company, 10435 Downsville Pike. Hagerstown, r Maryland 21740-176$. Any interested person who wishes to comment upon or request a hearing on the proposed programs shall file an original and fifteen (15) copies of such comments or request with William J. Bridge. Clerk of the State Corporation Commission. Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2119, Richmond Virginia 23216. on or before December 15. 1993 and serve one copy upon the Company. Requests for hearing should state specific grounds upon which the Commission should grant a hearing. The Commission may act on the papers filed in this case without convening a hearing. All written communications to the Commission regarding < this proceeding shall refer to Case No. PUE930061 and be ' directed to the Clerk of the Commission. The Potomac Edison Company Part ot the Allegheny Power System School in Martinex, Ga. Sure enough, there was an entry from Joseph Byrun: “as exciting as watching AstroTurf grow." Thanks, young gentlemen, and try again nf?.\t year. I assume we will have another Great Simile Contest next year, and because so many entrants offered “as slender as a lousy $50 prize in a national contest,” I will sweeten the pot. Let me have vour suggestions. COPYRIGHT 1993 UNIVERSAL PRESS RED & GOLDEN DELICIOUS Also: Honey, Cider A Apple Butter SELLING 7 DAYS A WEEK DIRECTIONS: 22 miles west of Warrenton, to Rt. 522, North at Masses Corner, 1/4 mile on left. Not Responsible for accidents 475-3201 (at shed) 703-675-3558 Thankful Song ... . , , Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Children entertained benefactors at CCLC Thanksgiving dinner last week. Farmland for Thanksgiving Feast Vanishing As the nation prepares to partake of another Thanksgiving feast, the farmland that produces much of our tradition holiday fare has itself become vulnerable to being gobbled up. According to American Farmland Trust, of the 27 top producing counties of such Thanksgiving staples as turkeys, cranberries, sweet pototoes, squash, green peas and carrots, snap beans, pecans and pumpkins, 20 lie in urban-edge counties having nationally significant agricultural productions under pressure from rapid population grow th and urban sprawl. AFT a national farmland conservation group based in Washington, D.C. said farmland in those areas is highly vulnerable to permanent conversion to nonagricultural use and conflicts with urbanization such as complaints over farming-related odors, dust and noise. "At this time of year, we should all consider the threat facing the farmland that produces the bounty for our Thanksgiving dinner tables,” said AFT President Ralph E. Grossi. “All too often, our best and most productive farmland, much of it on the urban edge, is being lost to sprawl that is wasteful, expensive and unnecesssary. IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE 1993 REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX bills have been mailed and are due December 6, 1993. Failure to receive bill does not relieve taxpayer of penalty and interest charges that accrue by law for failure to pay the tax assessment. If you did not receive your bill(s), please contact the Treasurer's Office at 675*3334. If you question your assessment, please contact the Commissioner of Revenue at 675-3513. Payments may be made in person at the Treasurer's office or, to avoid lines, mail payments to: TREASURER, RAPPAHANNOCK CO. P.O. Box 37 Washington, VA 22747 Frances A. Foster, Treasurer Bad Credit doesn’t make you a bad person... bankruptcy divorce • foreclosures • no credit .W&Mm repos we can get YOU back on the road in a new or used car or truck! 703-818-2681 Call Sherry Parnell for YOUR appointment TODAY! •ON APPROVED CREDIT $1500 CASH OR TRADE -- REESTABLISH YOUR CREDIT NOW! 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4-H Achievements Recognized Kelly Lawler and Jerri Mallory i were awarded the national I Dare' You Leadership Award in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for leadership. The honor was presented by Helen W. Smith at cermonies held at 4-H Achievement Night on Nov. 12. The I Dare You Leadership Award is made available each year by the American Youth Foundation in cooperation with Principals, Headmasters and 4-H County Agents across the country. The Award was first offered in 1941 by William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, who dared young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of sen-ice. The Award takes its name from the book, I Dare You!, written by Mr. Danforth, in which he commends the balanced life of mental, physical, social and sporitual development as the backbone of leadership. In addition to a Certificate of Recognition, each girl receives a copy of Mr. Danforth’s inspirational book and a scholarship opportunity to attend the American Youth Foundation’s International Leadership Conference at Miniwanca in Michigan or Merrowvista in New Hampshire. Over 8,000 schools and 4-H programs participate in the I Dare You Leadership Award each year. Randall Updike, leader for the 4H Livestock Club; Jennifer Gray, leader for the Amissville 4-H Community Club; and Helen Smith and Scott Cunningham, Extension Agents, presented project awards for 1992-93. These included: For achievement: Kelly Lawler, Jerri Mallory, Mary Beth Williams, Scott Updike and Mark Jenkins. For agriculture: Katie Updike. For beef: Katie Updike, Mary Beth Williams, Scott Updike, Justin Updike, Zack Corbin and Greg Williams. For citizenship: Jerri Mallory, John Mallory and Kelly Lawler. For dog care: Ginny Caldwell, Rebecca Letsen, Ryan Oyster, Megan Fairbrother, Ruthie Oyster, IT'S HERE! TIQUE SPECTACULA1 Over 6000 Items - Direct From England 4 Wk, Limited Showing - In Time for Christmas The Area's Largest Single Shipment of Quality Antiques & Custom Reproductions Inc. Some Continential & American (18th-20th C.) Being . • . Sold at Affordable Prices Selected for Distinctive Interiors - A Decorator's Dream Tables - All Types Blanket Chests Inlaid Sideboards Chairs/Singles & Sets Dining Tables Linen Presses Beds & Armoires China & Curio Cabinets Comer Cupboards 61 Chest of Drawers Desks & Secretaries 22 Welsh Dressers 8 Dresser Bases 150 Pine Pieces 5 Settle Benches 45 Yew Wood Pieces Eng. Custom Repros 12 Bamboo Pieces 3 French Farm Tables Stools & Benches Book Cases Breakfronts Dutch Marquetry Pcs. Georgian Boot Racks Wake Tables 50 Early Eng. Oak Pcs. Hall Stands Painted Satinwood Sofas & Parlour Suites Oriental Rugs Jewelry Tea Caddies & Boxes Prints & Engravings 200 Oil Paintings Mirrors Pub Signs 30 Rose Med/70 Imari 88 Majolica 90 Torquay Mottoware 85 Quimper & Faience 108 Staffordshire Figs Chintz & Flow Blue Canton & Celadon Blue/Wh. & Willow Cut Glass Lamps & Chandeliers Bronze Figures Early Horse &Brasses Much Brass & Pewter Fire Tools & 30 Fenders Bed Warmers & C/Sticks Silver/Epergnes Ster. Picture Frames Clocks Kitchenalia Garden Statuary Golf Memorabilia Equine Items Located in Old Sears Building • 2800 Wilson Blvd. ■ Arlington. 2 blocks from Clarendon Metro, Exit 71 off 1-66, Fairfax Drive. 1 mile to Wilson Blvd, left 4 blocks to Ig. yellow antique sale sign on left (Park on right). Only 5 minutes from Key Bridge & Rosalyn. MACGREGOR & LAWS ANTIQUES Open 7 Days 703-525-1288 11 am - 8 pm Sale Now Thru Dec. 22 Jessica Letsen and Nathan Corbin. For gardening: Caroline Baumgardner, Amanda Brown, Berkley Hobson, Megan Fairbrother, Jill Waters, Jenny Waters, Sally Lawler, Robyn Kaye, Sam Rust, Michael Fairbrother, Erin Hathaway and Amber Welch. For leadership: Mary Beth Williams, Latanya Martin, Djuan Martin, Christy Keys, Dawn Havstad, Kelly Lawler, Jinx Jamieson, Jerri Mallory, Anwar Mallory, Amber Charles, John Mallory, Emily Morgan, Jennings Carney, Michael Gilkey and Marie Andreoni. For public speaking/presentations: Edward Martin. For sheep: Scott Updike, Mary Beth Williams, Greg Williams, Justin Updike, Katie Updike, Zack Corbin and Ashley Corbin. For Swine: Katie Updike, Justin Updike, Scott Updike, Zack Corbin and Ashley Corbin. Scott Cunningham, Extension Agent, thanked the 4-H Volunteer Leaders for their work this past year. He recognized the following 4H leaders with length-of-service pins and buttons: 1st year: Kim Gilkey-Breeden, Chester Gap Colverbud; Kim Love, 4-H Teen Club: Karen Ramey, Slate Mills Club and Tommy Williams, Livestock Club. 2nd year: Kenner Love. 4-H Teen Club and Susan Rust, 4-H Junior Garden Club. 4th year: Sandra Jenkins. 7th year: Pat Lawler. Nth year: Linda Mallory. 9th year: Toni Updike and Jennifer Gray. 13th year: Randall Updike and Bill Starks (deceased). Randall Updike, a 4-H volunteer leaders who serves on the Farm Show Board, thanked the many individuals. local businesses, clubs, and organizations who contributed to the 4-H program during the 1992-93 club year. Winter Sports Schedules Boys’ Basketball Tuesday, Nov. 30-Away-Sherando (6 p.m. varsity and junior varsity) Thursday, Dec. 2-Home-Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy (junior varsity 4 p.m. and varsity 5 p.m.) Friday, Dec. 10-Away-Brentsville Saturday, Dec. 11-Home-Luray Tuesday, Dec. 14-Home-Central Woodstock Friday, Dec. 17-Home-Page County Saturday, Dec. 18-Away-Luray Monday, Dec. 20-Away-Madison County Tuesday, Jan. 4-Away-Stonewall Jackson Friday, Jan. 7-Away-Strasburg Tuesday, Jan. 11-Home-George Mason Thursday, Jan. 13-Home-Madison County Friday, Jan. 14-Away-Manassas Park Tuesday, Jan. 18-Away-Clarke County Friday, Jan. 21-Home-Brentsville District Tuesday, Jan. 25-Away-Central Woodstock Friday, Jan. 28-Away-Page County Friday, Feb. 4-Home-Strasburg Tuesday, Feb. 8-Home-Stonewall Jackson Friday, Feb. 11-Home-Manassas Park Tuesday, Feb. 15-Away-George Mason Friday, Feb. 18-Home-Clarke County 21, 22, 24 and 25 Bull Run District Tournament at Warren County All junior varsity games begin at 6 p.m with the varsity game following. Junior Varsity Coach: Gary Leake Varsity Coach: Gary Leake Cheerleading: Tammye Deimel * Volleyball 1 * Monday, Dec. 6-Home-Clarke County * Thursday, Dec. 9-Away-Brentsville District 2 Monday, Dec. 13-Away-Strasburg J Wednesday, Dec. 15-Away-Stonewall Jackson J Thursday, Dec. 16-Away-Central Woodstock • Monday, Dec. 28-Away-Madison County Invita-2 tional l Monday, Jan. 3-Away-Page County 1 Thursday, Jan. 6-Home-Manassas Park ’ Monday, Jan. 10-Home-George Mason • Thursday, Jan. 13-Away-Clarke County ” Monday, Jan. 17-Home-Brentsville District J Thursday, Jan. 20-Away-Strasburg * Monday, Jan. 24-Home-Stonewall Jackson * Wednesday, Jan. 26-Home-Strasburg ; Thursday, Jan. 27-Home-Central Woodstock $ Thursday, Feb. 3-Home-Page County 2 Monday, Feb. 7-Away-Manassas Park J Thursday, Feb. 10-Away-George Mason • Saturday, Feb. 12-Away-Bull Run District at« Page County j Saturday, Feb. 19-A way-Region B Volleyball at* Madison County All District games will begin with the junior var-* sity game at 7 p.m. with the varsity game beginning* afterward. ; Junior Varsity Coach: E mily Wingate * Varsity Coach: Paul Paratore * The schedule of games may be changed due to* weather. * * a WCDS Plans X-mas Fairs, Science, Books and Food Wakefield Country Day School in Huntly will open the Christmas season with a variety of activities at the campus on Friday, Dec. 3. The school will be decorated in seasonal style and traditional carols will welcome students, parents and visitors to the Science Fair, Book Fair and a buffet-style supper prepared by Sarah Kravitz. JR Gardeners Plant Tree By AMBER WELCH Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The 4-H Junior Garden Club met on Nov. 10 at the library. Our club is donating a red maple to the library. We planted it in our perennial garden in front of the big rock. Mrs. Judy Lewis, owner of Spring Hill Nursery in Flint Hill, demonstrated how to plant a tree. We learned how deep to dig the hole, how to water Growers of Culpeper, Inc formerly Van Wingerden of Culpeper 250,000 Poinsettias under one roof! 100 POINSETTIAS.$2' Also, Giant Specimens, Hanging Basket Poinsettias jFRESH CUT (CHRISTMAS TREES.....*14*U FRESH WREATHS & ROPING Tour the Area's Largest Wholesale Greenhouse Directions: Take Route 3,8 mile East of Culpeper. i Look for our signs on left. Retail open 7 days, 9 until dark. 703-399-1509B m . L the tree correctly and how to make a saucer around the tree to hold water. After we planted the tree, we mulched the entire garden. It was a large pick-up truck of mulch and took everyone to help! Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 3:30 in the Extension Office. We will make dish gardens. Come and join us! DON’T DRIVE TOO FAR or PAY TOO MUCH for your “VIRGINIA FINEST” Norway Spruce 6-8' Christmas Tree. Choose and cut it at the Yule Log Christmas Tree Farm ] for $19 (Other fine Spruce and Pine for $14.00) Open: 9-5 on Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 Location: 4 Mi. east of Flint Hill on Rte. 637. Directions Irom Warren ton: 5 mi. W on US1 211 to Rte. 688; Ron 688,8 mi. to Rte. 647; i L on 6474 mi. to Rte. 637; Ron 6372mi. to farm. From other areas-check map or call (Home) 301-577-4316 or (Farm) 703-364-2811 Friends and families are invited to tour the Science Fair displays which will be judged by three panels selected from students, parents and community professionals. As their contribution to the science fair, the sixth grade class is working on a special, secret project. Accomplish some holiday shopping during the festivities by visiting the WCDS Book Fair. Books are provided by Blacklion Books of Front Royal, and a portion of the proceeds from sales are donated to WCDS. The buffet supper will begin at 5:30 and will continue until all comers have been fed. Dinner reservations are required, and the cost is $5 per person for students and their families and $10 for members of the general public. Those people interested in attending the dinner should contact WCDS at 635-8555 by Wednesday, Nov. 24. The winner of the raffle for tickets to the Super Bowl will be drawn that evening. Until then, tickets can still be purchased from students and faculty members. 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NOW ON TUESDAY AT Front Royal Moose Lodge Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No Checks Please X-mas Around the World ByBOBSCOTT Rafipuhuinock New* Contributing Writer As you prepare to celebrate the holiday at home surrounded by family and friends can you imagine how many other families in so many different countries will be enjoying similar festivities to those of our own? Have you ever wondered how our favorite festival traditions originated? Or how long they may have been part of our inherited culture? “Christmas the World Over” is the theme for an entertaining and educational Friday Night at the Library program at 8 p.m. on Dec. 10. This special event will provide an opportunity to become better acquainted with the variety of ways that Christmas is celebrated all over the world. A group of area Foreign Exchange students will describe and share personal memories of Christmases past spent in their native lands. They will be introduced and interviewed by Dick Helmer, Field Manager for the “Youth for Understanding” pro gram, who has been host to 14 J foreign students over the past 13 ; years. Featured on the program will i be High School students Camilla 5. Josephson from Sweden, Ricardo | Alvarez from Spain. Maike « Fruehling from Germany, Nadya • Avila from Mexico and Carlos i Avelar from Brazil. Colored [ slices will help illustrate the stu- [ dents’ commentary. There will be •; opportunity for the .audience to question Dick Helmer aru the I students about cultural iJffer- ;• ences and traditional similarities ! of holiday customs in other countries. 1This Christmas program was ; .planned ahd researched by Dot;; Mank who exchanged and verified background information with the students in preparation for the event. Traditional Christmas music will be played and an internationally loved carol will be sung by all present prior to refreshment time. There is no admission ; charge so please bring a friend. Disabled Children Helped By Earliest Intervention By ATHENA K. TAYLOR Extension Agent, Culpeper County Did you know that in Virginia approximately 7,200 children under the age of three were born with developmental delays and/or disabilities according to the 1992 Annual Report, Virginia’s Implementation of Part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? Infants and toddlers with delays and disabilities need help. So do their families. It is hard for the parents to cope w ith the knowledge that their child may learn different than his brothers and sisters or that he may need therapy to reach his maximum potential. The major problem is that many of these families don’t realize there is a problem until after the child goes to school. The first four years are of utmost importance in a baby’s learning and cognitive growth. Early Intervention is the key. The longer a family waits to request help, the less impact the services have and treatments are often more expensive for the older child. For a child born with disabilities? such as Down’s Syndrome, Cerebak Palsy, vision and hearing impair-? ment, the network of professionals not only helps the child reach his oit her full potential but supports and? strengthens a family’s ability to help* their child. 2 On a personal side, I have a child? who has a developmental delay an-? d/or disability. My son has a wonder-5 ful vocabulary and is very outgoings so it took a long time for his reading^' disability to be detected. I watched? my son go from loving kindergarten^ to hating school because he had arr undetected problem. To make a long story short he i& receiving the services he needs to? learn now and is making great pro-? gress. I wish I had pushed to have; my son tested earlier. 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mm | • Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News Real Estate Classifieds WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24,1993 Exchange Students Enjoy County Nadya Avila Sports and Ballet Are Hits By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Carlos Avelar is “Mr. Athlete.” He plays forward on a soccer league team based in Culpeper, is their leading scorer, and the team is undefeated. He also holds the position of forward on the RCHS varsity basketball team, and plans to play on the soccer team and run track in the spring. Outside of school, he plays tennis and rides horses. And, in his spare time, he is a full-time student at RCHS. Carlos is here for one year as an exchange student from Belo Horizon Te, Brazil, which is about six hours from Rio de Janiero. After spending the first 17 years of his life living in large cities, and most recently in a high-rise apartment building, Carlos, is enjoying his stay with Jeanie, Dick and Laura McNear on their faim in Gid Brown Hollow. “My favorite classes are biology and chemistry,” says Carlos. His plan is to attend medical school upon his return to Brazil, and he would like to specialize in ophthalmology or be a heart surgeon. Carlos says there is not a really big difference between the food here and what he is used to in Brazil. “I love my mom’s mashed potatoes,” he said, referring to Mrs. McNear’s cooking. His favorite restaurants here are Pizza Hut and McDonald’s. Carlos has been lucky to do some travelling since his arrival last sum mer. The McNears have a daughter at West Point and another at Emory University in Atlanta, so they have visited both with Carlos. He has plans before the end of the year to visit Washington, D.C., New York City, and the Army-Navy Game. He also looks forward to skiing, another sport to add to his long list. Nadya Avila hails from Poza Rica, in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Her first love is ballet, and she attends a class once a week in Culpeper. In her home country, she has been dancing most of her life, and has appeared in the Nutcracker and Swan Lake. She has also done some modelling. She is spending this year with Paula and Tom Klatko and their daughter Sara, a sophomore at RCHS. In early November, a PBS production team visited Nadya, Paula and Sara at the high school and taped them for a show about the differences between here and Mexico. The show was scheduled to air November 21. “I love learning English here, and also like learning about other people’s points of view,” said Nadya. She also loves Arbv’s, but says Taco Bells here are very different from those in Mexico. Lunch is the main meal of the her day; dinner is more like lunch here, she said. Upon returning to Mexico, Nadya plans to study marketing in college. Carlos Avelar “We do most of our shopping in Texas. It is cheaper to shop there for clothes, appliances and electronic products,” said Nadya. "We have some of the same television programs as here, such as Beverly Hills 90210 (in Spanish) and Wonder Years.” Nadya has enjoyed shopping in Charlottesville and Georgetown, where she bought a coat. Her home is very near the beach and she had no use for a coat before coming here. She misses her family in Mexico, but is really enjoying her stay here with the Klatkos. “It s really nice to have another daughter," said Paula Klatko. Atkins Sells Rainbow Stables Business By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer It took over two years, but AJson Atkins finally found the right person to buy all 11 of his horses so they could stay together. Mr. Atkins has been the proprietor of Rainbow Stables on Rt. 211 in Sperryville for 21 years. This weekend will be his last one giving the trail rides which he has loved for so long. He’s 81 now, and wishes to slow down a little and just raise cattle. “I will buy in the spring and sell in the fall so I won’t have to deal with feeding animals in the winter,” he said. The new ow ner of Rainbow' Stables is Nancy Gleason of Wood bridge. She will be moving the operation to land leased from Phyllis Poore, who runs Ashtree Stables, on Rt. 211, just east of Washington. She will be giving trail rides seven days a w eek, beginning Dec. 1. Before opening the stables, Mr. Atkins w'orked as a carpenter and did stone work. Many years ago he worked a farm in Rappahannock with draft horses and mules. He has been around horses all of his life and will miss Shadow, Teddy, Dolly, Tucker, Buck, Sugar, Chubby, Country, Chief, Casey and Rocky. “They usually pair up when they’re out in the field together. It makes me so happy that they’ll all be able to stay together," he said. ‘This is the funnest job I have ever had.’ Karen Burger Mr. Atkins has usually had help with his trail rides. “On a good day, we could have 30 or more people,” he said. Since this past summer, Karen Burger and her daughter Lindsey have been helping out on weekends. “This is the funnest job I have ever had,” she said. “My daughter and I really love horses,” she added. In the early 1970’s, Mr. Atkins had a summer riding camp for six to eight children at a time. There was room so they could stay in his house. He also did overnight camping trips by horseback on moonlit, nights. “We would leave at 8 p.m. and arrive at the campground around midnight,” he said. Not many people run a business without a telephone, but Mr. Atkins has for 14 years. He had one when he started, but gave it up. “When I got into this horse business, the telephone ringing all the time would drive me up the wall,” he said. Rappahannock News StaffPhoto/Cindy Mahan Alson Atkins sits on one of the horses he sold recently. Photo courtesy of Sean Kilpatrick Jim McCullough, Norman Getsinger and Howard Coon are the quintessential Three Kings in Ki Theatre’s production the “The Three Kings’ Play,’’ to be presented in tandem with “The Shepherds’ Play,’’ December 3,4 and 5, during Washington’s Colonial Christmas weekend. Ki Play Schedules Again The schedule of Ki Theatre’s performances of two 14th century medieval nativity plays has undergone another variation. “The Three Kings’ Play” will be performed at 3 p.m. Sunday Dec. 5 and “The Shepherds’ Play” at 5 p.m. The rest of the schedule is as reported last week. There will be a double feature of both plays Friday Dec. 3 starting at 8 p.m. Ki Theatre director Julie Portman said there will be an intermi sion between plays with refreshments at the Middle Street Gallery. On Saturday Dec. 4 “The Shepherds’ Play” will be performed at 5 p.m. and and “The Three Kings’ Play" at 8 p.m. Ms. Portman encourages parents of young children to bring them to “The Shepherds’ Play” rather than “The Three Kings’ Play” since it is more appropriate for that age group. Government Allows Wild Horse. Burro Adoption The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will sponsor a wild horse and burro adoption at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Va. Dec. 10-11. Admission is free and the adoption fee is $125 per horse and $75 for each burro. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. BLM will offer for adoption 100 wild horses and 50 burros, symbols of our nation’s heritage, to qualified individuals who agree to give them good homes. Each person can adopt up to four animals. BLM Director Jim Baca said the Adopt-A-Horse program is the only way the government has of maintaining a balance between wild horses, native wildlife and domestic animals grazing on fragile western rangelands. “The BLM has management responsibility for the nation’s public lands, most of which are located in the 11 western states,” said Baca. “To maintain an ecological balance on the lands and to preserve the mustang as a living legend, BLM periodically gathers wild horses and burros and offers them for adoption.” To.get the Virginia Horse Center from 1-81 take Exit 191 onto 1-64 West. Proceed to Exit 55 and go right on Route 11 North one tenth mile to Route 39 West: go left about one mile to the center entrance. The Adopt-A-Horse Program began in 1973 in order to control the increasing populations of horse herds on federal lands. Prior to the late 1950’s, wild horses had been preyed upon by “mustangers,” people who cruelly rounded up the horses and sold them for slaughter. However, this activity was outlawed in 1971 when Congress passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act. This law protect wild horses from extinction and preserves them as “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West." Under federal protection, the wild horse herds increased rapidly since they have no natural predators. The horses now compete for limited forage and water with native wildlife and domestic livestock that also graze public lands. In 1973, the government began removing excess numbers of wild horses in order“to achieve designated herd management levels. As part of this management activity, the BLM established the Adopt-A-Horse Program and made the animals available to people who would agree to give them good homes. More than 120.000 horses and burros have been relocated as a result. The adoption fee helps recover some of the government's expense for transportation and veterinary care of the animals. Before shipping, every animal rounded up by BLM is thoroughly checked by a veterinarian. Coggins tested, and vaccinated for various equine disorders. Individuals interested in adopting will need to provide 12 feet and 12 feet of adequate shelter and 20 feet by 20 feet of corral space with sturdy fencing ti-feet high. 5-feet high for burros. At the adoption, they must have a solid constructed horse trailder with a covered top and side-swing back gates (drop ramps are not permitted) along with halters and lead ropes. BLM contract crews sort out adopted animals, halter and load them onto the adopter’s trailer. Application forms and additional information can be obtained from the Bureau of Land Management, 411 Briarwood Drive, Suite 404. Jackson. MS 39200. or call (001) 9775430. Only those receiving approval of their applications by close of business on Dec. 0 will be eligible for the lottery drawing. Numbers will be draw between 7-8 a.m. on Dec. 10 to determine the selecting order. “Walk-up” applicants will not participate in the lottery, but will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. People who wish to adopt horses and burros from the government must sign an agreement to provide proper care and not to either abuse or commercially exploit the animals. On the first anniversary of the animal's adoption, the adopter is eligible to make an application for certificated of title. If the animals has been humanely cared for. the BLM will award the adopter clear title to the animal. Until the title is issued, the horse or burro remains U.S. Government property and may not be sold, traded, or given away. Library Board Ponders Funding, May Get More From State By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Unless library funds are again cut by the state, the Rappahannock Library should be eligible for a $7,000 increase from the state, Library Board Chairman William Young announced in a meeting of the Finance Committee last week. However, to qualify for this increase the local share must be increased by two-thirds of this amount. The local funds can come from taxes or from endowment funds, he said. As a result the finance committee recommended that the board set up a separate endowment fund with the County Treasurer to receive funds from The Friends of the Rappahannock Library and small gifts and grants. At last Thursday’s meeting the Library Board approved this change in accounting practice. The committee also recommended that the board consider increases to staff salaries at the library, including keeping Betty Smith as a part-time employee. Mrs. Smith was hired part-time with funds from the grant for establishing a computerized catalog. Treasurer Helen Platt noted that in the first quarter of the year, the library had spent 30 percent of the year’s appropriations for library salaries and fringe benefits. This is partly because Mrs. Smith has con tinued to work for the library and also because an increase for the assistant librarian’s salary approved by the board was not included in the budget. Board members also noted that expenses for office supplies were almost all spent at the end of the first quarter. Some felt that is because expenses that should be considered maintenance expenses were being paid out of office supplies, because that also includes petty cash. Diana Bird reported on program planning. Five foreign exchange students will talk about Christmas in their countries at the December program. In January Bruce Sloan will present a program on caving. The February program will be on local black history. She said other programs being considered include ones on snakes, archeology, Virginia crafts and the working of the State Department of Natural Resources. The board adopted a policy on use of the bulletin board and display area at the entrance. Librarian Nicki Lynch is responsible for improving anything put in that area. Mrs. Sims said the library wants to accommodate community organizations without running into the kinds of problems Fairfax County has faced with the Gay Blade.

Church County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 28 as follows: * HiU a* i1:15 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: Wednesday: Sunday: Wednesday: Saturday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday School 10^5 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Men’s Prayer Service 6:00 p.m. Annual Thanksgiving Service The annual communtiy Thanksgiving service will be held at Flint Hill Methodist Church at 10 a m. on Thursday, Nov. 25 with the Rev. John Pendleton of Promise Land Baptist Church preaching. This service is jointly sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Washington, Promise Land Baptist Church, Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church, Rappahannock Methodist Charge, St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, Trinity Episcoapl and Washington Baptist Churches. All are invited to give thanks to God on this special day. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p. m. Youth and Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Guest Speaker: Paul Thompson Sunday: Adult Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p. m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sundays at 10:00 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) at 8:30 a.m. dn Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Service A community Thanksgiving service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 24 at Amissville Baptist Church in Amissville. Non-perisable food items will be collected at the door for the local food pantry. For more information call 937-6159. F.T. Baptist • Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a. m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Thursday: Community Thanksgiving Service 10:00 a.m. at Fint Hill Methodist Church Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Darrell Bare Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Adult Choir 7:00 p.m. Thursday: Youth Group 7:00 p.m. Hope Hill Baptist Pastor: Rev. Milton Switzer Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 7:00 p.m. Chester Gap Baptist Pastor: Rev. Janies W. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Morning Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:30 p. m. Thanksgiving Service A Thanksgiving Day service will he held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 25 at Trough Hill Baptist Church on Rt. 647, Crest Hill, in Fauquier County. Amissville United Methodist Sunday: Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. I Washington Residents Entertain, Visit; Jason Sengstack and Eric Sengstack of Centreville, grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz attended the play “Oliver” at Culpeper High School in Culpeper on Friday night. The boys remained overnight with their grandparents and all enjoyed breakfast on Saturday morning at the Washington Fire Department Hall before returning home to Centreville with their mother Mrs. Alyson Sengstack. Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacy were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pullen and daughter Christy of Culpeper. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo visited Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown in Woodville. Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Saturday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Bob Eubank shopped and had lunch in Front Royal. Visitors Saturday evening of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston and Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughters Crystal and Megan and Terry Smith of Winchester. Sunday Ms. Peggy Smith and Msm , Wjr RUTH CLARK if; mm* . John Eubank of Sperryville and Mrs. Frances Eubank had lunch at the Golden Corral Restaurant and visited with Mrs. Eubank’s sister Mrs. Vergie Hutchinson in Front Royal. Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Ruth Clark visited Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty at Point O’Woods, Front Royal on Wednesday afternoon. Out condolences to Clabert and Helen Smoot and family on the death of their granddaughter Miss Jennifer Wines of Chester Gap. Donald Keyser of Alexandria was a Saturday overnight guest of his mother Mrs. Addie Keyser. Happy birthday to Mrs. Marilyn Bailey who will celebrate another year on Monday, Nov. 29. Frank Hawkins of Arlington NSDAR Members Gather For Defense Luncheon By LOUISA T. GROGAN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Culpeper Minute Men Chapter, NSDAR, gathered at Graves Mountain Lodge on Tuesday, Nov. 9 for its annual National Defense luncheon with the Regent, Mrs. Thomas Eastham presiding. The President General’s message was read by Mrs. Dieter Knuepher in which Mrs. Blair urged members J to remember with thanksgiving our forefathers’ contributions to our country. Mrs. Edward I. Barton, National Defense Chairman of the Chapter, read the first Thanksgiving Proclamation by President George Washington given on Oct. 2, 1789, to assign Thursday, Nov. 26 as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. Both houses of Congress requested him to recommend to the people of the United States this special day. The speaker for the afternoon, introduced by Mrs. Dieter Knuepher, was Dr. Edward F. Puryear, Jr., lawyer, author and professor, whose topic was “The United Staes Military at the End of the Cold War.” Dr. Puryear asked a number of questions. Where do we go in this country after the Cold War? Should we be aggressive or what? What is in our national interest? During the Cold War, our problems have risen. But we must not become complacent. With defense jobs having been cut here and we are no longer looking outwardly, will we want to resort to isolationism? He believes not. In general, he says, we must go carefully. Mrs. Eastham introduced guests - husbands, friends and members of other chapters and thanked the hostesses, Mrs. Albert Lambert, Mrs. James Rumpler and Mrs. Clarence Grogan. Prospective members were introduced by the Registrar, Mrs. Dale Metzinger, who, also, urged members to contribute to the renovation of Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., a project to cost millions in order to restore it correctly. The December meeting will be on the 10th at the Culpeper Country Club at 6:30 p.m., the annual DARSAR Christmas banquet. Checks for $16 are to be remitted to the Treasurer, Mrs. Zillah Gutowski. ?>] ITS... so simple, so timely, so important. It's classified. spent Saturday with his mother Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Friday luncheon guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mary Ashby Alexandria and Mrs. Sarah Frances Hefflin of Front Royal and Katie Burke of Woodville. Luncheon guests on Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville, Roger Hawkins of Amissville and Mr. and Mrs. John Deal, Jamie and Johnathan of Hume. Sunday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons were Tim Falls and children Samantha and Robert of Woodville. Mrs. Virginia Pennington spent Saturday until Tuesday with her son and family Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hill and Jeff in Richmond. Have a nice Thanksgiving! Blue Ridge Christmas Festival Nov. 26-28 The Sperryville Business Council will celebrate their annual Blue Ridge Christmas on Nov. 26, 27 and 28. The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all three days with special sales and Christmas celebrations throughout the town. The Blue Ridge Christmas event is sponsored by the following businesses Apple Hill Farm B & B, Mountain Spring Stable, Sperryville Antique Market, That Sperryville Emporium, The Church Mouse, Faith Mountain Liquidation Outlet, The Faith Mountain Company, Country Home Antiques, Blue Ridge Cafe, Elmer’s Antiques, Chipmunk Hollow, Sugar Plum Cottage, Parkway Gift Shop, Country Manor Catalog Outlet and Hazel Mountain Pub. Offered will be door prizes, seasonal sales, country specialties, special gifts ideas, catalog overstock sales, free refreshments, wreaths, trees and greenery, country Christmas decorations, warm hospitality and Christmas cheer. The Woodville Baptist Church Choir will sing Christmas carols in the streets of Sperryville from 3 to 4 p.m. At 4 p.m. Santa will arrive at That Sperryville Emporium to greet the community children. Everyone is urged to plan to attend this festive event. By CATHY PULLEN Saturday overnight guests of Mrs. T.M. Johnston were Mrs. Andrew Reams, Brad and Morgan of Winchester. Sunday guests of Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins were Elder Roger Frazier of Remington, Ann Swab of Warrenton and Magdalene Dwyer. The Sperryville Bridge Club i#as entertained on Friday night at the home of Mrs. Cotton Miller. Those playing in addition to Mrs. Miller were Mrs. Miriam Reeve, Mrs. Edna Metzinger, Mrs. Celine Siira, Mrs. Helen Brown, Mrs. Mary Q. Snead, Mrs. Danna Cooke and Mrs. Dot Estes. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Cooke, Mrs. Snead, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Miller. A Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Flint Hill News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins of Arlington and Mrs. Lois Duncan of Broad Run were visitors on Saturday of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Visiting the Lillards on Tuesday were Louise and Mac McCulloch. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church w'ill have worship service at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Renee Calisto, Crystal Werner and Joshua Werner were shoppers in Manassas on Sunday. They had lunch at the Sizzler Steak House there. Dan Hickerson of Amissville was a recent visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. A speedy recovery to all those on the sick list. By POLLY N. AYLOR % 987-8136 A Christmas greens sale to benefit the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the fire hall. A variety of loose green from boxwoods to spruce for holiday decorations will be sold. Wreath making will be demonstrated and sold. A Happy Thanksgiving to all!! The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt 29 South * 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building _547-9743 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER, VIRGINIA 703/825-6700 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 rriendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 ■V MV T®ZCI5aT RAYMOND B, KNEPP, R. Ph. 119 Water Street Front Royal. VA 22630 Spenryville Emporium 4The Shop that has EVERYTHING” Rts. 211 522 Spenryville, VA, 703-987-8235 IN ALL THINGS GIVE THANKS mmrmwTr Sunday 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 Monday 1 Chronicles 29:10-25 Tuesday Psalm 30 Wednesday Psalm 34 Thursday Psalm 65 Friday Psalm 66 Saturday Psalm 67 L___J Prayer of Thanksgiving “Well, money’s been scarce. There’ll be meatloaf instead of turkey on our Thanksgiving table. We won’t have much of a celebration this year.” Whether we’re “talking turkey” or Christmas trees, those are only symbols, not the true theme of the celebration. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 we read, “Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in ail circumstances, for this is the will of God...” The message is clear. In all things give thanks. We may recall some ’lean” holidays that were extraordinarily joyous and memorable. Why? Perhaps we were expecting little, thus, magnifying any additional blessings. Perhaps we relied more upon tradition, family, and worship in our search for joy and thankfulness. It is our nature to seek thankfulness. God made us in His image with a joyful and thankful heart. This Thanksgiving, may a thankful heart be the center of your celebration. You will discover joy unsurpassed. Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society Copyright 1993. Keister-Williams Newspaper Services. P. O. Box 8005. Charlottesville. VA 22906 ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood - Prime Rib Banquets • Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper _ 703-825-1037 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 703/825 8030 Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E., Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. 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Mrs. Alexander Gray Blanton Miss Matthews Bride Of Alexander Blanton Miss Helen Lorimer Matthews became the bride of Alexander Gray Blanton on Saturday evening. Nov. 6 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington where Mrs. Blanton’s grandparents and great-grandparents had been married. The candlelit ceremony was performed by the .. Rev. Jennings W. Hobson, III. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Charles B. Russell of Flint Hill, and the late William R. Matthews, Jr. oi Front Royal. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Harold G. Brown * and the late Mr. Brown of Winchester. The bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Douglas Blanton of Front Royal. Given in marriage by her step-father, Charles B. Russell, the bride wore a gown of medieval ivory sateen brocade with a bodice of embroidered seed pearls over lace. The gown was styled with a deep heartshaped neckline, ruche shoulders, ^ long and traditional sleeves, a deep vee back and a full chapel train. For her headdress she chose a jaunty narrow brimmed sateen hat trimmed with a bow, silk flower and . seed pearls, with a short eye veil. She carried a cascade bouquet of cream lilies, deep blue delphinium, blush roses, caspia and English ivy. Mrs. Robert Bachelor was her sister’s matron of honor. Attendants were Miss Ruth Bachelor, Mrs. W. Rice Matthews, III, and Miss Jennifer Wilson, all of Front Royal. They wore midnight blue velvet gowns with matching silk sateen cummerbunds finishing in a bow with diamonite clasps. Deeply off the shoulder ruching framed the neckline. The attendants carried bouquets identical to the bride’s. Dr. David Carter Blanton was his brother’s best man. Ushers were Mr. Alexander G. Blanton, Jr., Mr. W. Rice Matthews, III, Mr. Robert Bachelor and Dr. Thomas E. Patteson, III, all of Front Royal, and Mr. Herbert C. • Petterson of Richmond. Devin Vaughn Blanton, son of the bridegroom, served as acolyte. Mr. James W. Wood of Washington was organist. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride’s parents’ home, The Chimneys, in Flint Hill. Prenuptial parties includes a bruch hosted by Mrs. Harvey E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas H. Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barry, all of Richmond, at the Front Royal Country Club. A shower was hosted by Mrs. J. Stewart Willis at her home, Mt. Prospect, in Washington. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Patteson, III, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Ladd, Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Huber and Dr. and Mrs. James E. Williams held a bruch at the Pattesons’ home in Rockland, and a cocktail buffet was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John C. H. Hooff and Mrs. Jack Brown at the Hooffs home, Cumberland, in Sperryville. Mrs. William Bennet and Mrs. Joyce G. Dent, aunts of the bride, gave a luncheon at the Winchester Gold Club. A bridesmaid luncheon hosted by Mrs. William Wilson and Miss Jennifer Wilson was given at their home, The Chester House, and a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom at his home in Front Royal. Mrs. Blanton was graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in horticulture. She is employed by The Inn at Little Washington. Mr. Blanton was graduated from the Medical College of Virginia, and is a pharmacist employed the Family Pharmacy in Front Royal. Upon their return from a wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple are residing at their home in Front Royal. LAUNDRY NEW GENERATION WASHERS AND DRYERS TO MATCH YOUR LAUNDRY NEEDS EXCLUSIVE!* 20 LB. 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The wedding will take place Dec. 18, 1993, in Jeffersonton. After the wedding the couple will reside in Utah where he is currently stationed. Scout Troop Develops Old Rag Mountain Patch Boy Scout Troop 196 of Culpeper has developed a patch to celebrate the very popular Old Rag Mountain Trail. The patch has been made and is ready for sale. The 3-inch patch will sell for $2. The patch is available whether one hikes the trail or simply wants to collect the patch. “Old Raggedy” or Old Rag' Mountain is an outlying formation of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The mountin is pail of the Shenandoah National Park. It is a favorite with day hikers and the best mountain between North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain and Maine’s Mt. Katahdin. The 7.2 mile circuit hike had a fascinating section along the rocky Ridge Trail. Hiking through the rocks means climbing, pulling, squeezing, and scrambling. From the parking area near Nethers, it is a mile and a half to the crest of the rocky ridge. The Ridge Trail then becomes an obstacle course for a little over a mile. There is a false summit before the actual Old Rag summit...3.291 ft. The trail down is much easier. The Saddle Trail is about 4.5 miles back to the starting parking area. The trail passes two shelters before using the Weakley Hollow Fire Road the last two and a half miles. The elevation change between the parking area and Old Rag summit is almost 2200 feet. BSA Troop 196 will fill orders for their $2 patch by wnting: Old Rag Mountain Patch, 1024 Hendrick Street, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Checks can be made out to BSA Troop 196. COUNSELING MINISTRY • Holistic Counseling for Individualt, Couplet A Groupt • Ale oholit ml Addiction A12 Step Recovery • Career A Life Transitions • Personal A Spiritual Growth • Street Reduction A Meditation • Sexuality A Spirituality • Retreats, Seminars, A Workshops • Sliding Scale Fee Roger F. Klinger, M.TJS. Barry Sultanoft MLD. Flint Hill, Virginia 703-636-1972 Bleu Rock Inn HOURS Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-9:30 PM Sunday Brunch 61 Dinner: 11:00-9:30 PM French/American Cuisine Blue Ridge Vista US 211 between Sperryville and Washington, Virginia 703-987-3190 Upcoming Events Personnel Committee To Meet The Library Board Personnel Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29 at the Library. 12 Days of Christmas Middle Street Gallery annual Christmas show opens on Friday, Nov. 26 featuring many of the area’s fine craftsmen and artists who create unique, funny and one-of-a-kind gifts. Christmas Green Sale Christmas greens sale to benefit the Flint Hill Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the fire hall. A variety of loose green from boxwoods to spruce for holiday decorations will be sold. Wreath making will be demonstrated and sold. Benefit Bake Sale The Inn at Washington is sponsoring a benefit bake sale for the Child Care and Learning Center from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5 during the Colonial Christmas weekend. The bake sale will be held at the Town Hall. Tree Lighting There will be a formal tree lighting ceremony to begin the Colonial Christmas weekend celebration in Washington at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 on the Courthouse lawn. Spaghetti Dinner A spaghetti dinner to benefit Amissville Volunteer Fire Company is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the firehouse. The menu consists of spaghetti with meat sauce (some meatless will also be available) tossed salad and variety of dressings, bread, dessert and drink. Adult dinner, all-you-can-eat, is $5 and children 12 and under $2.50. There is no charge for those under five. Donations of uncooked spaghetti, salad dressing, cakes or pies would be appreciated. Don’t wait to be asked. Contact Sandi at 9374218; Jack 937-5282; Rudy 347-7958 or Sarah 937-4410. Horse Club To Meet i The Rappahannock 4-H Horse Club will resume their meetings beginning the first week in December. For more information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619. Citrus Sale , The Rappahannock County Music Boosters are once again selling citrus fruit. There are two sizes of boxes: 4/5 of a bushel (approx. 40 pounds) or 2/5 of a bushel (approx. 20 pounds). There are five different varieties available: juice oranges ($20/$12); navel oranges ($22/$14); tangelos ($20/$12); red grapefruit ($20/$12) and sunburst tangerines ($40/20). If you would like to order citrus fruit, please contact a Rappahannock County Band or Chorus student of Sally Havstad at 987-9342. All orders must be placed by Dec. 3 and fruit should arrive by Dec. 15. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of music, instruments, and uniforms! Movie This Weekend “The Secret Garden” will be the movie at The Theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28. CCLC Raffle The Child Care and Learning Center will be sponsoring a raffle. Prizes will be a handpieced, handquilted quilt and dinner for two a The Inn. Tickets are $2 and can be purchased at the center or from any CCLC parent. The drawing will take place at the bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 4. You need not be present to win. Proceeds will benefit the CCLC scholarship. Craft Festival St. Luke’s Lutheran School is sponsoring a craft festival from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the school. To rent a table call Peggy Brown at 825-3091 after 6 p.m. Colonial Dinner Planned A colonial Christmas dinner will be held at Washington Volunteer Fire Department from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. The menu consist of cornish hen and wild rice, green beans with almonds, carrots with ginger sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie and tea or coffee. Prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Beekeepers Dinner The Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association will hold its annual Christmas dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Golden Corral Steak House in Culpeper “dutch treat." All are welcome: members, future members and guests. For further information call J.C. Cone at 543-2141 or Ann Harman at 364-4660. Christmas Bazaar The Child Care and Learning Center will be sponsoring its annual Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4 at the center. Pictures with Santa will be taken, lunch will be served, there will be a children’s shopping room, jingle rides, craft sales, white elephant sale, bake sale and a silent auction. A handmade quilt will be raffled off. Call 675-3237 for more information. Crafters Sought Crafters are sought for Christkindle Mart Dec. 4 and 5 for Washington’s Colonial Christmas Celebration. Handmade items, Christmas ornaments, quality gifts and food booths are needed. Call 675-1113 and reserve a space. Bereavement Group To Meet The Bereavement Support Group sponsored by The Hospice of the Rapidan will meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at Washington Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Please call 825-4840 for further information. Cookbooks Available The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department now has cookbooks on sale for $6 each. See any member to receive yours. Yoga Sessions A loyal group of yoga practioners meets from 6-7:30 p.m. each Monday evening and 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Saturday. “We are looking for more to join us,” said a spokesperson. For more information call 6753946. 1 Meditation Group Meditation group meets at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday, near Washington. Basic Zen practice. Call 675-3949.

Stuff the Turkey, Not Yourself Paring Thanksgiving Calories By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent, Home Economic* The Extension Office has been teaching a 10-week weight control class this fall that includes nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification lessons. This week’s lesson was on “Low-calorie Eating During the Holiday Season,” so I decided to include the main points in my nutrition column. If you are trying to lose weight or simply follow a low-fat, hearthealthy diet, you may look upon the holiday season with mixed emotions, or dread. Tempting, high-calorie edibles seem unavoidable and may even arrive at your door as gifts. How can you resist? Should you? Why do we stuff ourselves in November and again in December? Historical Background First, a bit of history on Thanksgiving and the subject of “feasting.” Thanksgiving, as observed in the U.S., resulted from a campaign mounted by Sarah Josepha Hale, an influential magazine editor of the last century. She thought the threeday harvest feast celebrated at Plymouth, Mass., in 1621 should become a national custom. Thus in HOME ECONOMICS 1863, in the midst of civil war, President Lincoln proclaimed the holiday. Pilgrims and Indians of yore had indeed consumed a vast feast, but of necessity a low-fat one - lots of squashes, root vegetables, corn, fruit, and huts, as well as fish and wild game, and huge quantities of beer. Dairy products were scarce; there may have been some heavily salted butter or hard cheese brought by the immigrants. Or the Pilgrims may have kept a goat or two to supply the milk for cheese - but nobody knows for sure. Merrymakers who saved room for dessert were in for a shock; neither the settlers nor the Wampanoags had sugar or molasses. By the time Lincoln proclaimed the holdiday, the feast had of course grown fatter and sweeter. Note: I realize we Virginians would argue that the first Thanksgiving took place in Virginia a few years prior to the Pilgrims celebration, but I won’t get into that debate now. On the subject of “feasting,” suffice it to say that feasting is a very old custom, dating from Biblical days - celebrations, weddings, birthdays, miliary victories, holidays, and religious celebrations, to name a few - are almost always accompanied by food and drink. In our society, it is considered hospitable to offer vistors something to eat. This is one reason the holidays pose a special problem for people watching their weight. The best advice I can give is to center holiday get-togethers around activities, not food! By activities, I mean caroling, tree decorating, sleigh-riding, etc., not cookie swaps. Paring Thanksgiving Calories First, set a realistic goal. For most people, a realistic goal is to OCK Business & Service §:F^;70g/i75-3338:r^ _v Only $3.95 per week for a t inch space! 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CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 ftappaftannocfe NEXT DEADLINE DEC. 24th PRINTING PIEDMONT PRESS Graphics Design & Full Color • Full Service Printing & Binding Brochures, Business Forms, Books, etc. Delivery to your home or business Orders taken at ftappa&annocfc _ 703/675-3338 maintain your present weight over the holiday, not to lose weight. Then in January, you can begin a weightloss program again. If you want to keep you caloric intake reasonable, here are some practical ways to do so: • For pre-dinner snacks, serve a selection of raw vegetables and sliced fruit with high-fiber flatbreads instead of high-fat crackers. Nonfat or low-fat yogurt or blended low-fat cottage-cheese (flavored with herbs, spices, mustard, and horseradish) makes a good sbustitute for sour cream in dips. Mexican salsa is an excellent fat-free dip. • Don’t feel you have to serve or drink high-calorie cocktails. If you offer alcoholic drinks, pour measured amount and don’t push refills. Champagne and other wines taste good (and the drink lasts longer) when blended with juice or club soda. Serve soft drinks, such as flavored sparkling water on the rocks or blended with fruit juice, or alcohol-free Bloody Marys (highly spiced tomato juice). • Don’t eat the turkey skin, which contributes up to half the fat in a serving of poultry. Breast meat has fewer calories and much less fat than dark meat - in fact, without the skin, it’s one of the leanest meats there is. • Baste your bird, moisten your stuffing, and make your gravy with flavorful but defatted stock. You can chill storebought stock in the can and skim the fat. Or, some time before Thanksgiving, make a generous amount of turkey or chicken stock and defat it. (Easiest way: chill the stock after removing the bones and vegetables, then skim the fat). Stock freezes well in small packages and is easily thawed in a microwave. • Serve sweet potatoes instead of candied, or mash them with orange juice and garnish with oranges slice or pineapple. Acorn squash and rutabagas are lower-calorie substitues for sweet potatoes. • Plain, steamed green vegetables (such as string beans, Brussels sprouts, and broccoli) and pearl onions with the cream.sauce are an attractive addition to the richer fare. • Use skim milk rather than whole milk or cream in your mashed white pototoes. Let guests add butter if they want it. • Make your own cranberry sauce and experiment with smaller amounts of sugar than the packages calls for. Add oranges, orange juice, and such spices as cloves and ginger. • Remeber that in most recipes two egg whites can replace one egg, and low-fat (1 percent) or skim milk works as well as whole. • Don’t skip meals; you’ll be less likely to snack on fatty foods or^ binge when you finally do eat. Put Trees on Your Shopping List PINES & SPRUCES are lifetime gifts Colorado Spruce, Norway Spruce, While Spruce, Black Hills Spruce, While Pine, Scotch Pine Come early and choose a beautiful living CHRISTMAS TREE or LANDSCLAPE PLANT Open Everyday Nov. 26.-Dec. 23 Choose & Cut SKYLINE EVERGREEN FARM Bentonville, Va. • (703) 635-4366 From Front Royal: 10 mi. South on U.S. 340, 2 miles east on Benlonville-Brownlown Rd. • Take smaller portions of everything that looks good. Eat slowly and savor your foods; you’ll be less likely to want seconds. • Spoon only a few teaspoons of butter and sauces on you meal instead of pouring or ladling them. • Get up from the table as soon as you are finished eating; this makes it harder to nibble on the leftovers. The following recipes for seasonable breads have reduced amounts of sugar, fat, and eggs compared to traditional recipes. Cranberry Bread 2 cups whole wheat flour 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teapsoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teapsoon cinnamon 3/4 cup (6 ounces) frozen concentrated unsweetened apple juice, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons com oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup blanched chopped cranberries Preheat oven to 350. Spray a standard size loaf pan with nonstick vegetable coating. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly. In another bowl, combine apple juice concentrate, egg, com oil, and vanilla extract. Pour liquid ingredidents into dry ingredients. Add cranberries and mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes in preheated oven. Makes 24 slices. 62 calories per piece. Swissy Spread 1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated 1/4 cup cottage cheese 1/8 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 teaspoons dill weed salt to taste pepper to taste ; 11/2 teaspoon mayonnaise Combine all ingredients to blend; 18 calories per serving. * Pumpkin Muffins Vegetable oil spray to grease muffin cups • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour ! 2/3 cup granulated sugar ; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda ! 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cin,' namon • 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves ; 1/4 cup raisins " • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts! 2 tablespoons vegetable oil o£ melted tub margarine • legg : 2 tablespoons plain yogurt ; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree • Preheat oven to 375 degrees; Grease bottoms and sides of one 12* muffin tin. In a medium bowl, sift flour and next five ingredients. Add raisins and walnuts. In another bowl, mix oil (or melted margarine] and egg - beat well. Add yogurt and pumpkin puree, mix well. Pour flour mixture on top of pumpkin mix; ture. Mix for 10-20 seconds until barely combined but still lumpy! Pour batter into muffin cups (no more than 2/3 full). If there are any muffin cups with no batter in them; place 2 tablespoons of water in them to save pan and keep muffin moist! Place muffin tin on middle rack in oven, cook for 25 minutes. Let cooi 3-4 minutes, then run a knife around all edges to loosen muffins before you remove them from the pan. School Lunch Menus RCES Nov. 29-Dec. 3 Monday, Nov. 26: Inservice! Tuesday, Nov. 30: Breakfast: Hot cakes/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, grape juice; Lunch: Steak nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, homemade roll/butter. Wednesday, Dec. 1: Breakfast: Cinnamon toast or cereal/milk, toast, apple juice; Lunch: Golden fried chicken, buttered rice, broccoli/cheese sauce, hot biscuit, applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 2: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Spaghetti/beef, cheese, tossed salad/dressing, pineapple and oranges, hot garlic bread. Friday, Dec. 3: Breakfast: Sausage gravy/biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, cran-apple juice; Lunch: Cheeseburger on bun, potato rounds, apple pixie pie. RCHS : Monday, Nov. 29: Inservice! Tuesday, Nov. 30: Steak nugr gets, macaroni and cheese, buttered peas, chilled fruit, hot biscuit or sausage pizza, French fries. Wednesday, Dec. 1: Meat ball sub, French fries, chilled peaches, homemade oatmeal cookie or chicken pattie on bun or burrito. Thursday, Dec. 2: Chicken nuggets, mashed potaotes, French fries (opt.), baked apples, homemade biscuit/butter or taco’s/beef, cheese, French fries. Friday, Dec. 3: Spaghetti, tossed salad/dressing, buttered corn, hot garlic bread or hamburger on bun or grilled ham and cheese on bun. Choice of milk accompanies each meal. * Safety & Sanitation Course For Food Service Personnel By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent. Home Economics Virginia Cooperative Extension in Planning District 9, in cooperation with the Virginia Department oi Health, is sponsoring a 16-hour certification course in Applied Food Service Sanitation for food service personnel. It will be held from 2-5:15 p.m. on Jan. 12, 19 and 26 and Feb. 2 and 9 at the Madison Extension Office in Madison. This course is designed to educate owners, operators, managers, and other food service personnel in Now in Stock at the Market's Best Prices MANASSAS VOLKSWAGEN Just Off Highway 66, Route 234 Exit 8846 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, Virginia (703) 361-1400 ^WA^^^NNIN^ERVICEDEALE^ proper food handling techniques anld sanitation management. This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, white decreasing the amount of foodborrje disease. The textbook used will be Applied Food Service Sanitation (co$t is include in tuition). After completion of the course, there is a onehour exam. With successful completion of the course and passing tlje exam, students will be issued a certificate by the National Restaurant Association. • The cost of the five-week course in $85. Registration is due Dec. 29. For more information and a registration form, contact Helen W. Smith at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Office. Wood vi lie News Notes _ Bj JUNE CLARK __ 987-M27 Sherry Johnson entertained at a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at her home on Saturday evening. Those enjoying the occasion were Betsy and Bob Hatter of Manassas, Carol and Maurice Butler and Jean and Bill Gibbs of Boston, John and Blynn Cascadden of Griffinsburg, Joyce Thornhill of Culpeper, Louise and Tim Bondelid and Francis and Emory Connors. The WMU of Woodville Baptist •Church met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Clark with four members and two visitors present. We welcome two new members, Mrs. Cindy Godfrey and Kristy Godfrey. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. ;»

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Rappahannock Convalescent Aids Loan Closet Loaned free of charge - wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, etc. Call 703-987-8248 703-675-3602 703-937-4410 703-675-3765 703-937-5292 703-987-3116 Weight loss guaranteed. Bum fat, suppress your appetite, increase your metabolism. Only $15.95. Call Wholesale Pharmaceuticals for information. I-SOO^ 340-3438. COD/Visa/Mastercard/American Express acceptedw Tributes 57 8t Thanks In memory of our sister and sister-in-law, Eleanor Virginia Jordan on this very special day, November 25th, Happy Birthday. Your loving and caring memories will be with us, we will always love you, miss you and never forget you. Your sister, Mamie & Brother-inlaw, Brevious. 60 RentalsApartments LEESBURG LOUDOUN HOUSE APARTMENTS SECTION 8 UNITS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OUR WAITING LIST FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED CENTRAL AIR & HEAT 703/777-7303 ] 10am-3p<n Mon,-Fri. 11 am-1 pen Tributes 57 & Thinks In memory of Eleanor Virginia Jordan on her birthday, November 25th. To a wonderful wife and mother, if we could have one life time wish, we would wish with all our hearts for yesterday with you, God has you in his keeping and we will always have you in our hearts. We love you - Your husband, Melvin, Son Anthony and Daughters, Valerie, Mary and Karen. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends, family and the Hospice of Rapioan for all the food, prayers, flowers and contributions in the loss of our beloved husband and father, Frank Stringfellow. We will never forget your generosity. Thanks again, Dollie Stringfellow and children. Rentals • 60 Apartments For Rent - 1 bedroom apartment in Flint Hill, available 12/1/93, $325/ month plus 1 month security deposit. 1 year lease, laundry facilty available. Call 703-635-4392 or 703675-3316. Rentals/ Sale 67 Vacation A Mountain Cabin: Rustic ambiance with modem elegance. By day, weekend Of longer. Rappahannock County. Shenandoah view. 804-455-5155(d)/ 804-3408251(e). Got a Campground Membership or Timeshare? We’ll take itl America’s largest resale clearinghouse. Call Resort Sales International. 1-800-4235967 (24 hours). Real Estate - 70 Commercial Shenandoah Valley modem convenience store with two attached warehouses, sett gas, on 1.2 acres, excellent location, $389,000. Established business, Harrisonburg. Va. Excellent location, large parking lot, $310,000. Four Star Realty 703-298-0280. Pete Bonavita, 703-298-9334. Real Estate- 71 For Sale Will you paint? Will you supervise construction? Do you want home equity? You can own your dream home! Call Miles Homes today. 1-800-343-2884, ext. 1. Real Estate- fl For Sale rim ■—m On 11-t- ac. new hodS, 2 bdrtns, 2 luxurious bas., custom kit dug. rm., cath. lr., 2 fp,7 decks. *269,000. 5 9.7 ac. in Peytidhn Farms, river &. rd front age, good hd. wd*., views. *97,000. ^ 31 ac., views, rocXf, hills, bldg, sites. •130,000. Rush River Co vintage bldg, ijfe adjoining delightful unique residence, *385,000 for both £>r may be separated. Real Estate Hi Office in Washington Theatre Building, Gay^ & Jeff Streets 703-675-1373 * B fir .'—"til ■ -I Real Estate- 72 Owner House for sale By owtdr. Fauquier County 5 miles from Warrenton. Cute and cozy 2 bedroom on private wooded acre, deck, fireplace, walk to Rap pa Hanock river. $109,000 703347-1069 ★ MUST SEE * Will pay $1000 of closing costs. This new attractive rambler features solid Oak kitchen cabinets and fixtures throughout, Anderson windows, deck with mountain view, 3 bedrooms,'2 baths, wall to wall, 2-car garage, country kitchen, 5 minutes from Charles Town, Harpers Ferry thd Commuter Train. 12*8 sq.ft, on 1.01 acres. $103,000. 703-430-8360. Rappahannock Couhtv, near park, large, private, 31 4 bedroom house, Anderson windows, skylights, french doors, 2 big decks, hottub, garage, yard with gardens, 28 acres. Sale by owner, $249,000. 703-9879425. Real Estate- .73 Lota/ Acreage American Land Liquidators lots, homesifes. acreage/ vacant land. For sale by owners' across the country. Call for free lists/ property data. Buyers, 1800-480-0090; Sellers 1900-364-6612. Forirto—d, Laktfnont 9 + acres - $39,990 300' frontage. AM wooded, secluded parcel on 3,500 acre lake. Low down Payment. 1 only - won't last. Call 1-800-344-0947, ext Real Estate - 74 Wanted WE WANT TO BUY REAL ESTATE Professional Family wants to buy upto.. $1,250,000. Size of house not Impor--' tant, but must be in reasonably good' condition. Prefer acreage, privacy and good value. Excellent owner financing* la a plus. Can buy immediately, but flexible. AH responses held in confidence. Excellent credit and references. Please describe property arwK owner terms and reply to: ^ Buyen P.O. Box 2326 Manassas, Va. 22110 ,

Keil Estate- 79 Lota/Acreage Land bargain 10+ acres, $19,900. Minutes to Wkvtergreen Resort. All wooded with beautiful •mountain views. New mads, survey, perk ok. TDton at fraction o( cost) Excellent financing. Call today 1-600-344-0947, ext. 9277. 90 minutes W. DC Beltway. Foreclosure 14 acree$17,997. Hurry! This beautiful wooded properly is prices at thousands o< doltors loss than it originally sold tor A won't last. Owner/Financing. 1-800-3343916. ext 1677. Patten Corpi Owner 2 hr W DC Beltway Top of the world 20 acres-$24,900 5 acres- $8900. This all weoded property with spectacular mountain vipws is tor the person who wants privacy & seclusion. New road and recent survey. Perk approved. Call now 1-800-334-3916. ext 1377. Special Financing. EGP/Owner. 1 hour NW DC Beltway Potomac Riverfront spectacular 5.5 acres. $49,990 is the word that discribes this property, with a 3 state view that is partly wooded, new paved roads, underground utilities and priced to sell. Owner financing. Call 1-800-334-3916. ext. 1577. EGP Owner/Broker. 1 hr. W of DC Beltway - Swiss Chalet! 5 acres $49,900. This easy to finish home tucked among magnetic hardwoods just 11 miles from historic Winchester. Va and dose to a 23,000 acre forest with a 212 acre lake won’t last at '-this price, wner financing. 1-800-334-3916 ext. 1477 Patten owner. Bids ft 79 Proposals , Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers, the publisher does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by error(s) or inaccuracy in the printing ' of an advertisement be' yond the amount paid for the space actually occupied. Notice of error(s) must be called to the attention of the Display or Classified department, depending on the type of .advertisement, immedi.ately following first publica«ti o n and prior to ■ subsequent publications. Request For Sealed Bids: The Rappahannock County School Board is accepting sealed bids on a large lot of computer ’ software, (not used) This lot contains multiple application software. For examRle: DOS, Basic, IBM etwork Program, IBM -Emulation, Lotus. IndivkJu- als or firms that wish to submit sealed bids may do so by Friday, 12/3/93 at rJk?Mto: .Rappahannock County School Board “Attn: Robert Chappell L JRO Box 273 Sperryville, Va. 22740 703-987-8773 'Successful bidder must guarantee that software is removed from the premises bv Tuesday, 12/7/93 by . 3PM. Interested parties P fhay review the software dunng regular office hours. The Rappahannock County School Board reserves the right to reject an 01429228 Notices TRUSTEE S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • By virtue of the authority . vested in the undersigned, ' Eric F. Adamson, Sole Acting Trustee, under the terms of one certain deed of trust dated June 22, 1968, of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County, Virginia in Deed Book 169, at Page 139, de- fault having made in the “terms described in said rtleed of trust, the undersigned Eric E. Adamson, Sole Acting Trustee, at the —^written demand of the folder of the note, secured said deed of trust, will on 1st day of December. "'.1993 at 10:00 a.m. offer for “”iale at public auction to the ' highest bidder in the front of the Rappahannock - County Courthouse, Washington, Virginia, the foi lowing described real estate, '••lo-wit: ^ AH that certain lot or parcel n,'$f land with aH the im- provements thereon, lo>gether with al ^appurtenances and heted(laments thereunto belonging or in anywise - appertaining, lying and being situate in the Hampton llagtstenaJ District Rappahannock County, Virginia, and being more particularly described as Parcel 8-C £pntaming 25.227 acres, more or less, as shown on i certain plat dated July 17, "165, prepared by Wayne Niskanen, entitled -Plat I Boundary and Di_Survey Parcel 8. igWris Manor Estates, [Hampton District, Rappa• hannock County, Virginia", • said plat being of record in • the Clerk’s Office of the Cir! cult Court of Rappahani nock County, Virginia, in t Deed Book 153, at page ‘ 338. Appurtenant to and running with the property hereby conveyed is a right of way over aH roads shown on the aforesaid ptet of subdivision, such right of way being included as a part of this oonveysnee. TERMS OF SALE: Cash. A bidder's deposit of ton parLaant (10%) Hi the form of Legal Notices 80 cash, certified or cashier’* srs.»«oft a? SSfSSM other conditions °* record as of the date of **» Purchaser shaH pay aM costs of title examinenorc recording costs (excluding Grantor's Tax), and conveyancing which shaH SL^1#Speaal Watranty ooeo- ff the purchaser defaufts. Trustee reserves the hflht to forfeit the deposit, roadvertise, and sell the Property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser; or the Trustee may avail itself of any legal or equitabte rights against the defaulting purchaser. Improvements shall be sold as is without warranty of any kind. AUCTIONEER; Wayne ERIC E. ADAMSON Sole Acting Trustee 106 Chester Street P.O.Box 325 Front Royal, VA 22630 (703)635-7166 1429137 VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE COUNTY OF RAPPAHANNOCK DOROTHY C. EASTHAM, Complainant v. ANN STARKS, ETALS. Defendants IN CHANCERY NO. 93CH-35 ORDER OF PUBLICATION me object of this suit is as follows: to partition the real estate that Clarence Arthur Starks died seized and possessed containing 0.70 acre, more or less, located in the Village of Flint Hill, Wakefield Magisterial District, Rappahannock County, Virginia. An affidavit having been made and filed that the following are not residents of the State of Virginia, and that their last known post office addresses are correctly set forth opposite their names listed below: ANN STARKS Address Unknown, last heard from living in Brooklyn, New York JOHNNY STARKS Address Unknown, last heard from living in Brooklyn, New York MILDRED STARKS SIDERS 388 Pearl Street New York, New York 10038 ROBERT STARKS 552 Albany Avenue Brooklyn, New York 11203 IRMESHENJORDAN STARKS 3-10 Astoria Boulevard Long Island City, NY 11102 THOMAS HAYWARD STARKS 453 Columbia Street, #2 Brooklyn, New York 11231. And the bill stating that there are or may be persons interested in the subject matter of this cause, whose names are unknown and making them parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, an affidavit having been made and filed that they are unknown. It is ORDERED that the said non-resident defendants, Ann Starks. Johnny Starks, Mildred Starks Siders, Robert Starks, Irmeshen Jordan Starks, and Thomas Hayward Starks, and any other UNKNOWN HEIRS, devisees and successors in title, if any such there be, and/or any unknown parties having an interest in the real estate of which Clarence Arthur Starks died seized and possessed, whose names and addresses are unknown and who are made parties defendant by the general description of PARTIES UNKNOWN, are hereby required to appear on or before January 5, 1994, and do what may be necessary to protect their interests. fi is further ORDERED that this Order of Publication be published once a week for four successive weeks in the RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS. DATED: OCTOBER 25,1993 DIANE BRUCE. CLERK T.C. LEA, JR., Esquire Counsel for Complainant 306 East Piedmont Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (703) 825-0033 A COPY TESTE: Diane Bruce. Clerk By: Jan L. Jenkins, Deputy Clerk 01327223 Vehicles 84 For Sale 1987 Chrysler LeBaron GTS. amfflm cassette, crurse, new tires, dean, runs great. $1500. Call 703-341-1065 leave message before 530pm. SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Uaed parts for can and (rucks Some new parts Hoars Sanamiaaiona and para Inoaiad (S purctiiaad hara| Qm2,000 cut wd trucks Hall turn*. ISO Sup and M nmntag cart aid tucks. Opt* 1 dmyM, Um-Smi 8-6 Stmda,9-S laeaiadRt. 229. lariat parr Cut vat (tplt School 83-2571 Trucks - 8S For Sale Ford F-800 1962 Boom dump truck, 8.2 Detroit. 10.000 pound capacity. 10 flat dump. Great Condition $8.500.703-955-4831 after 6pm. anytime week-ends. Job update Mid-Week Edition _ BLEU ROCK INN is accepting applications for Garde Manger Please call Barry alter 3p.m. 703/987-3190 is accepting applications for experienced Waitstaff. Contact Barry after 3p.m. 703-987-3190 CHEF Mobile 3-star restaurant in Waynesboro. Salary negotiable based upon experience. Call Jeanie at: 703-946-9200 CLOSERS NEEDED Dua to expansion 20/20 Cable. Inc., VA's largest rural distributor of cable pronow hiring, plus $400 per sale equal highest commission in industry. (Avg $1000-$3000/week). New technology. Pre-set appointments. Protected iw unuunff ui gramming is nr Training salary par sale equa lished company, paid vacation, mgmt opportunity within 3 months equals $100K + /year. Call 8am5pm, Mon.-Frt. 703-881-4341 Culpeper Health Cara Canter is seeking a fulltime 3-11 or 11-7 LPN. Experience pay, shift and weekend differential pay and sign on bonus. Comprehensive benefit package. Apply in person at CHCC, 602 Madison Road, Culpeper, VA. E.O.EJM.F.H. HUNTER RIDER/ GROOM/FARM WORKER Are You A Good Team Player? Would You Like To Work With A Good Team? Experienced. All-around full-time job. Must have good driving record. Must like cats and dogs. Warrenton area. 703-347-1141 SALES/PUBLIC RELATIONS $39,201 That’s what the average representative made in 1993. can you beat that average? Better than average representatives make up to $65K (commission + base). Many of our representatives have never sold anything before. If you enjoy Cable TV, desire a good career and have a clean/dependable vehicle, call: Prime Cable Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM 703/347-3708 ANOTHER UNIVERSE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTING MANAGER For small chain of entertainment retail stores based at our headquarters location near I-66 at Manassas. Experience with POS, high turnover of low price point items, and integrated accounting/inventory systems required. Two year degree and gift and hobby store experience preferred. Must be analytical, organized, confident, self starter. Send resume and salary history to: The Accounting Manager, Another Universe, P.O. Box 470, Gainesville, VA. 22065. REGISTERED NURSES V Page Memorial Hospital has positions avaiabie in the Emergency Room, Medical/ Surgical Unit, and the Operating Room. The OR position requires the experience to perform as first assistant in surgery. Creative scheduling may be a possibility. At PMH, Nurses have a variety of clinical experiences and opportunity for participative management. Excellent salary and benefits package. The hospital is located approximately 35 miles from Harrisonburg and 90 miles west of Washington, D.C. For more information call: Director of Psnoaanl Page Memorial Hospital, Inc. 200 Memorial Drive Luray, Va 22835 CONSTRUCTION Skilled workers, former), project supers. Exp. needed) TRAVEL REQUIRED, paid expenses, excellent benefits, pay based on exp. Call: Human Resources Dept., 1-404-35541917 Covenant Transport $500 sign-on bonus (alter 90 days). Last year our top team earned over $85,000 starting at $.27 to $.29 per mile. Plus bonuses to $38 per mile. Solos welcome, spouse rider program, truck driving school graduates welcome, paid insurance, motel, layover pay, loading/unloading, vacation, deadhead pay requirements: age 23, 1 yr. veriliable over-the road, class A CDL with Hazardous Materials. 1-800-4414394. Divers/ Owner Operators: Great Pay/ Excellent Benefits/ Blue Cross Ins. 800826-1402. Drivers blanket wrap/ reefer/ short haul/ otr opportunities. Late model tractors, excellent pay/ benefits, $500 sign-on bonus (exp.drivers). Training program available for inexperienced drivers. Call anytime. Burlington Motor Carriers: 1-800-JOIN-BMC (ext. 113), EOE. Drivers (truck)- Tandem/Tri/Quad Axle Dump. Must have driving experience, CDL, DOT physical and eludes payed health insurance, paid holidays and vacation.) Contact: J.B. Shotwell & Son, Sterling. Va. 703-450-2340. imp wantto: editor tor growing weekly. Experienced take charge leader and writer. Send resume to Blind Box 2, P.O. Box 85613, Richmond, VA. 23285. MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN III #443-01 One part-time position, 18.75 hours per week in Warrenton. Need Virginia licensed therapist with speciality in child & family therapy to provide crisis intervention, intakes, assessments & short term therapy. Must be able to independently assess and treat consumers with a wide range of symptomology & provide clinical supervision. Hiring Range: $15.45$17.35/hour. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 12/7/93, to Personnel, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Poole Truck Line has immediate openings for drivers and 0/0 with 1 yr. exp. Drivers starting pay up to 28c/mi. with great 0/0 76e/all miles. Must be 23. For more info. Call 1-800553-9443 Dept.V-51. WANTED Experienced Jeep Eagle Chrysler Plymouth Technicians. New Jeep Eagle Dealership looking for experienced Jeap Eagle Technicians. Willing to grow with us. Good pay and benefits to the right individuals. Contact: Ed Richardson, Service Manager at: JOE JACOBY JEEP EAGLE CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH Warreetoe, Va. 1-703-347-6622 8a.m. to 5p.m. Monday thru Friday $<©! Media General Cable of Fairfax is recruiting for SEASONAL UNIVERSAL REPRESENTATIVES. Requirements include: • Ability to work F/T evening/weekend shifts ° Previous customer contact or sales experience * Technical aptitude ° Ability to answer high volume incoming calls ° Ability to operate a CRT Positions run from mid-December until mid-January For more information on positions and directions to our Human Resources Department, please call: CAREER OPPORTUNITY HOT UNE 703-378-3440 All applications must be submitted to Human Resources by December 1,1993 MEDIA' CABLE I EOE M/F/D jBajaajBjawajaaxs53Bajsaswi3as5w5Jsa38s5s«»as«ja«j8aw555>*s55Ba RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR #43002 Full<time position in group home for devetopmentally disabled adults in Culpeper. Degree in human services or equivalent experience. Requires knowledge of behavioral programming and skill with MR consumers. Must be flexible in work schedule, evening and weekend hours included. Hiring Range: $8.81-$9.90/hr. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 12/7/93, to Personnel, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. 401 South Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TECHNICIAN #433-02 Accepting applications for future on-call positions to work at residential treatment facility in Culpeper to monitor client activities to ensure client safety. Exp. in human services. Salary: $8.03/hr. Apply with Board application to Personnel, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board, 401 South Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703/825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. TEXAS REFINERY CORP. needs mature person now in your area. Regardless of experience, write C.H. Hopkins, Box 711, Ft. Worth. TX 76101. iSurfps puv SuiAtiq xoj }ssq oqx# spQijissBp Qqq. pB3>i Butterwood Branch From Hills To Hollow By WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock Newt Contributing Writer We’ve been stomping around in the Blue Ridge for a few years now looking for ancestral homesites and graveyards. We’ve consulted with older citizens of Rappahannock who have known the area better than any of us and who were either resident there at sometime or were bom there. Magdalene Bowen Dwyer, Nellie Atkins and Ethel Atkins Tyner, Alson Atkins and Ida Dwyer Cornell were all natives of the area now contained in Shenandoah National Park. Our climb up the mountain was slow. The chill of the morning was revealing itself in our exhaled breaths of frost and deep pink cheeks. We reached Kibbins Hill in due time. Here at the Cross Roads (Pass Mountain Trail at its interesction with Butterwood Branch Trail) I had stumbled upon an old cemetery years ago. Today, Oct. 23, we revisited. I was told in 1977 by Mrs. Janie Beahm, who was present here at the funeral of Pendleton Pullen in 1910, that the Sherriff was on hand that day to prevent old Pen’s children from fighting. After the funeral things must have gotten pretty “hot,” as old Aunt Isabell was standing in the doorway of the house, with raised fist, she shouted (presumably to her siblings) “I’m gonna stay right here until every single rots offi” Pendleton Pullen, born m 1828, son of James and Charlotte Jenkins Pullen, was great-great-greatgrandfather of this writer. He had married his cousin, Emily E. Hill, in 1849. Pen died in 1910 and Emily in 1911. They had both been badly beaten by a son just a few months before their deaths. In a drunken fit of rage old Uncle Will Pullen had broken his mother’s arm and “fractured his father’s skull.” As Uncle John P. Pullen (another of Pen and Emily’s sons) put in when conversing with Mr. Abram Beahm, “I guess you heard that Will broke mother’s arm and played hell with pap.” Our party “messed” around here for about half an hour, estimating the size of the house from the distance of the heaps of chimney stones, locating the beautifully walled spring, and taking photos. We continued on toward Old Hollow or down Butterwood Branch with cousin Annie way out in front. It was not too distant from the Cross Roads that the trail again forked. Consulting our map, it appeared houses had been located a little further in both directions. Three of us went down the left hand fork, and sure enough found the seats of two or three houses. The one must impressive was once that of Joseph Huffman. Here again was a walled spring some sort of round cement thing in the ground which I claimed to be a fish pond, and many steps of cement. One set of steps, nine in all, was taller than my head. We went back up to the place (at the fork) where Annie and Elna awaited us. Here we took a break, had some food and drink, and discussed our discoveries. Starting off once more and staying with the right hand fork. Cousin Annie had been gone for a few. minutes so we began calling her. She came back and said she thought this road went to Oventop, that she’d followed it until it had disappeared. Consulting our map we decided she was right so took a straight down the hill detour and came out on the road of that left hand fork we had just been on. Once again, we discovered another house seat. We assumed from what we’d been told, that this was the Joseph Darnell place. Here was a deep pit in the ground near the stream and road and what looked like a small pond. Since the trip it has been verified that this was an ice house. We did not know that day or we would have gone there too, that directly about (or behind) due west of Joe Darnell’s place was that of Benjamin Menefee. Here is located another cemetery. There is only one readable tombstone and that of Catherine, wife of Benjamin Menefee. Next we came upon a small house seat, and we were told that Ernest and Matt Nunn Atkins had lived here. From other documentation we learned that they may have lived here but didn’t own the land. Tenant farmer and wife as it were. Here must have been the place where old Thomas Atkins (another of my great-great-great-grandfathers) died. In very poor conditions to say the least, from the accounts I received. we continued from here on down and came eventually to the cabin of Mr. Krutilla. Mr. Krutilla and his wife had bought the Lucy Cornwell (Cornell) place in 1962, or one hundred and twenty-nine acres. This plot of land was that of Lucy’s husband, William Rice Cornell who had sold it to his wife rather than making a will. William (or Billy) and Lucy Cornell were parents of James Bryant Cornell, husband of Ida Dwyer Cornell mentioned above. All of the Cornell property was not taken by the government. We walked down as far as Magdalene Dwyer’s and told her of our finds. We were a little exhausted though in good spirits but had other business pressing and did not tarry. Then to our relief, Ike Beahm who was “coming after his wife” at Sally’s house decided to come up the road, whereupon he found five vagabonds hitching a ride, via: Sally D. Keyser, Elna Cornell Beahm, Dorothy Kelley McWaters, Annie Dwyer and W.F. Baldwin. Specialties By-Mail Guides Available Each year the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services prepares a pick-your-own Christmas Tree Guide and a ;nia Specialties - Gifts my Mail catalogue where you can order Virginiamade producted for holiday gift-giving or eating. These can be ordered from VDACS Division of Marketing at 804-786-5867 or picked up locally at the Rappahannock Extension Office, Kramer Building on Gay St. in Washington. 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Marilyn Balderson Marilyn Ruth Balderson, 60, of Manassas died Tuesday, Nov. 16 at her home. A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Grace United Methodist Church in Manassas. Mrs. Balderson, daughter of Ruth B. Brown of Ocean City, Md., was a former member of the Yorkshire Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose 1380. Surviving with her mother are her husband, William M. Balderson Jr.; a son, William M. Balderson III of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Teela R. Kiser of Manassas Park and Tarron 0. Melton of Flint Hill; four brothers and four grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince William City Hospital Cancer Support Fund, 8700 Sudley Road, Manassas 22110. Ernest Martin, Sr. Ernest Lee (Squirrel) Martin, Sr., of Amissville died Thursday, Nov. 11 at Fauquier Hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at Joynes Funeral Home in Warrenton with the Rev. Forrest Freeman officiating. Interment was in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. He was bom April 17, 1925, in Warrenton, son of the late Ernest Hayw ood and Annie Brewer Martin. Mr. Martin attended public school in Fauquier County. He and his wife, Mildred “Dove” Wilson w’ere married for 48 years. Mr. Martin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Warrenton. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served his country in World War II. Survivors include his wife “Dove”; three sons, Ernest Martin Jr. of Manassas, Russell Martin and Richard Martin of Amissville; one step-son John M. Martin of Amissville and four daughters, Helen Francine of Arlington, Rene Martin of Amissville, Shelia Jones of Warrenton and Ruth Brown of New York. Also surviving are four sisters, Lillian Houke of Warrenton, Elizabeth Holman, Sylvia Reid and Sarah Martin, all of Atlantic City, N.J.; one brother Lewis Martin also of Atlantic City, N.J.; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. One daughter, Lillian Jeanne, predeceased him in death. Henry Jewell Henry Earl Jewell, 86, of Luray, died on Thursday, Nov. 18 at Page Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sept. 6, 1907, in Page County. He was a lifetime farmer. His parents were the late J.J. Heiston and Bertie Jewell. Survivors include five daughters, Betty Vaughan of Shenandoah, Martha Foltz of Shenandoah, Lorraine Dywer of Culpeper, Mary Suggs of Gainsville, Fla., Verly Good of Luray; 13 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 21 at the Bradley Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Carr officiating. Interment was in Beahms Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Free Grave Baptist Church, c/o Ron Carr, Luray, Va. 22835. James layior James Arnold Taylor, 42, of Orange died Thursday, Nov. 18 at the University of Virginia Hospital. He was born March 31, 1951, in Charlestown, W.Va. son of the late Cecil L., Sr. and Tilda Jenkins Taylor. Survivors include nine brothers, Cecil L. Taylor, Jr. of Culpeper, Willis Taylor and Charles Taylor both of Silver Springs, Md., Ronald Taylor and Alfred Taylor both of Kinsington, Md., Pete Taylor of Gaithersburg, Md., Bobby Taylor of Madison, Reuben Taylor of Orange, Roger Taylor of Barboursville, Md. and Richard Taylor of Spring Hill, Fla. and three sisters, Geneva Jenkins of Culpeper, Betty White of Takoma, Md. and Frances Taylor of Germantown, Md. Funeral Services were held on Monday, Nov. 22 at Bradley Funeral Home in Luray with the Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Interment was in Bethlehem Cemetery. Janie Settle Mrs. Janie Elizabeth Settle, 71, of Rixeyville, died on Saturday, Nov. 20 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. She was born in Rappahannock Eleventh Annual Woolly Bear Contest Winners Announced It’s official! The eleventh annual Woolly Bear Contest ended Nov. 1 and the winners have been announced. During the month of October, 278 woolly bears were turned into the Woolly Bear Headquarters in Hagerstown, Md. The purpose of the contest was to gather enough woolly bears to analyze their markings and determine what type of winter we will have in the upcoming months and also to compare the woolly bears’ predictions to those made by the Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack 18 months ag;o. For the sxith year in a row, the sponsors, the Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack, put a lot of emphasis on trying to get the school children in the areas to participate. A number of schools made this a class project. From the 278 woolly bears, the consensus is that the first half of the winter starting Nov. 15 and going to Jan. 15 will be normal for that time of the year in both temperature and precipitation. From Jan. 16 to the end of March, the woolly bears show a very mild winter with above average temperatures and little snow. The woolly bears predicted this by their three bands of which the front band (representing the first half of winter) was average in length. The back band (representing the second half of winter) was significantly shorter than normal. As a result of those markings, which were similar in all woolly bears, the sponsors were able to make the predictions. The woolly bears and the Almanack differ this year in their predictions. The Almanack predicts the first half of the winter to be cold, especially the months of November and January, while the woolly bears say the weather will be average for that time of the year. With regard to the second half of the winter, again the woolly bears and the Almanack differ. The woolly bears are predicting a very mild winter from Jan. 15 until spring, while the Almanack says the end of January' will be very cold and then starting in February, the temperatures will be average. If the Almanack is correct in its prediction of both snowfall and temperature conditions, we will see the majority of the 45 inches of snow that is predicted fall in December and January. If the woolly bears, on the other hand, are correct, we will see a lot of rain in December anil January and we will not see 45 inches of snow as the Almanack has called for. According to Professor Bill O’Toole, the Almanack’s weather prognosticator and a Mt. St. Mary’s College computer instructor, the first year of snow will be in the form of light snow showers Nov. 11. There will be several light snow showers for the remainder of November and the first snowfall of any accumulation should be Dec. 11 and 12. We should also have a white Christmas and New Year’s as O’Toole predicts a snowfall on Dec. 24 and 25 and again on Jan 1-3. County on Aug. 20,1922, to the late Silas and Carrie Settle. Mrs. Settle was a lifelong member of the Hope Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Settle is survived by eight children, Franklin Settle of Culpeper, John W. Settle of Rixeyville, Delsie Heflin of Culpeper, Bobby Settle of New Baltimore, Bill Settle of Castleton, Carroll Settle of 14120901Amissville, Linda Settle and Patricia Settle, both of Rixeyville; one brother, A1 Settle of Charlottesville; four sisters, Mrs. Nina Parker of Amissville, Mrs. Myrtle Settle, Mrs. Ella Rutherford, and Mrs. Marie Brown, all of Culpeper; 11 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Hope Hill Baptist Church, near Castleton with the Rev. Milton J. Switzer Sr. officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were the grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hope Hill Baptist Church. Found & Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Jennifer Wines Jennifer Leigh Wines, 19, of Chester Gap died Saturday, Nov. 20 at the Winchester Medical Center in Winchester. A funeral service will be held at Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 with the Rev. John Kenney, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Williams Family Cemetery. Miss Wines was born Dec. 22, 1973, in Winchester the daughter of James S. and Deborah Kaye Smoot Wines of Chester Gap. Miss Wines was secretary with Jimmy Wines Excavating ini Front Royal. She attend First Assembly of God Church in Front Royal and was a graduate of Rappahannock County High School, class of 1991. She obtained her Real Estate License in 1991. Surviving besides her parents are one brother, James Daniel Wines and one sister, Janie Marie Wines both at home; paternal grandparents Albert and Ruby Wines of Chester Gap and maternal grandparents Claybert and Helen Smoot of Washington. Active pallbearers are Jim Williams, Kevin Williams, Bryan Pomeroy, Cory Pomeroy, Chris Smoot and Bryan Wines. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Williams, Jeff Leake, Tony Williams, Jamie Walters, Doug Foster and Bud Smoot. TTT jBssuazti lwiiirrrr ! The Final Tribute j CLORE ! FUNERAL! HOME | "The Home of Thoughtful Service’ I j Phone 825-2361 9 Culpeper I For Your Convenience ; 1-800-924-1266 ' « CEMETERY MEMORIAL ! ! Happy ‘Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to count our many blessings. Our friends, our family, our faith and our talents... these are some of the rich blessings for which we can be thankful. We hope that you'll | have much to be thankful for during this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving. TURNER-ROBERTSHAW Funeral Home 1200 North Shenandoah Avenue Front Royal, Virginia 22630 • 703-6354186 C. Warren & Louise S. Turner, Owners “Your Golden Rule Funeral Home“ Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Elsie P. Hawkins to Elmer Franklin Parker, 23.33 acres, Jackson District. $82,800. Milton Investments LTD to Bryan K. Crawford and wife, lot 15C, Skyverge Estates, Wakefield District. $1,650. Michael T. Rawlings and wife to Joseph H. Fleming and wife, lot 3,4 and 5, block one, section F, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $61,500. RAY T. CANNON CO.. INC. REAL ESTATE SINCE 100 1 Amissville: 61 acres including old 6 room, farm house with stone and brick chimney, also outside building. Located on state maintained road, *195,000 with owner's financing. Rappahannock County: 1 acre lot, located on State Highway 522 near Blackwater Creek. Assumable loan. *29,500. RAY T. CANNON, Broker (703) 937-4900 CASTLETON, VA (793) 937-4111 Happy Thanks gi-v^ng from Rea]j||tate_in Mitzie Young, Lynn Stone, Rudy Ruzic Office In Washington Theatre Building, Gay & Jett Streets . 703-675-1373 _ Be Thankful that this lovely home in the town of Washington is available. 2 story home with full walk-out basement. Mountain views from porches on 1st and 2nd floor, deck. *199,900. EILEEN M. DAY, REALTORS □ 675-3567 675-3887 The Clopton House Box 126 Washington, Virginia 22747 675-3033 The Country Property People 937-3185 ESTATE AUCTION of THREE GENERATIONS GUNS • GOLD COINS • AUTO by Don P. Smeltzer Time: 9:00 A.M. Sat., Dec 4th, 1993 LOCATION: From Luray, VA go approx. 1.5 miles North on Rte 340, turn left on Rt. 648, go approx. 1 mile. Auction on left - watch for signs! THERE WILL BE 2 AUCTIONEERS GOING AT THE SAME TIME. PLEASE BRING SOME HELPERS! AUCTION WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE - DRESS WARMLY! AUCTIONEER NOTE: Having auctioned for 30 years and conducted over 1100 auctions, this is one of the choicest Estate Auctions that I have had the privilege to conduct. This will be one of the finest auctions ever held in this area! YOU WILL PROBABLY NEVER WITNESS ANOTHER COLLECTION OF UNIQUE ITEMS LIKE THIS TO BE OFFERED AT ONE AUCTION IN YOUR LIFE TIME. SO, DON'T MISS THIS AUCTION!! Mark Reed, Executor of the ELIZABETH K. FOX ESTATE WATCH PAPER DEC. 1st FOR DETAIL LIST OR CALL OFFICE FOR A MAIL LIST! THE REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST! AUCTIONEERS Don P. Smeltzer *CAI, AARE Roddie Baldwin *CAI, AARE Va. Lie. #045 Va. Lie. #681 Luray, Virginia 22835 (703) 743-2121 WMV£ ggRegency mA'ANNE FURTICK HOME: (703) 937-3029 OFFICE: 703-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 I give thanks on this Thanksgiving to all of you who have supported me with your listings, yours sales and your continued friendship. May we all work together to keep that "Special Sense of Community" that we all share! Call me for any needs you may have - land, homes, estates - we'll work together to meet them. Renovated 2 bedroom r home on two acres near ‘ Washington, Va. \ Includes two stall horse ’ bam with board fenced paddock. Great views. : *110,900. 703-675-1019 i HEARTHSTONE HOMES "Grand Prize Winner," overall design. 1993 COUNTRYHOME MAGAZINE DESIGN CONTEST, Jan/Feb '94 Issue CUSTOM LOG, TIMBERFRAME., & STRUCTURAL PANEL HOMES All styles and sizes, ' Custom/standard designs SEE MODEL HOME HEARTHSTONE HOMES Washington, VA 22747 (703) 675-1602 Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 703-987-8088 /office ONE TO SEE - 3 bedroom, 2 bath log home, great room, patio, plus one bedroom guest house, 5 acres., $179,000. CASTLETON AREA on Rt. 616, superb 1.8 acre lot with high building sites and view. $29,000. ON RT. 522, south of Woodville, 4 acre open and wooded lot, stream, new survey. $35,000. Owner will finance. CASTLETON AREA 4 room dwelling on 23.5 acres, *85,500. HAPPY THANKSGIVING James W. Leake Jon Morgan 987-8236 987-8500 John Eubank Bud Corder 987-8146 675-3291 Combo Real Estate Available In 14 Newspapers 675-3338 iitt? fail fin EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the • Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial stafias or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, ' limitation or . discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294.

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Under the Tree Betsy Surles and Sherry Pillow of the Embroiderers Guild decorate at Fauquier National Bank. ►Holiday From Page 2 This year the season abounds with Christmas events that will please child and parent alike. The TimesDemocrat has compiled a list of coming attractions. Dec. 1 7 p.m. —The Fauquier Hospital Lights for Life tree lighting ceremony takes place on Hospital Hill. Dec. 2-3 7-9 p.m. — The Almond Tree Christian Book Store presents Men’s Night. Dec 3 “Children’s Night in Old Town” 7 p.m. — Ceremonial procession beginning on Fifth Street led by Mayor J. Willard Line weaver and Town Manager John Anzivino. As the procession winds through town, the lights in the shops will illuminate, marking the beginning of the Christmas in Old Town activities. Part of the night’s events will include lighting the two Christmas trees at the Court House and post office. 7:15 p.m. — Santa will arrive by carriage to be greeted by the Nutcrackers. See Holiday, Page 6 Shopping6At Home’ Is Better Than Ever ByLAURELSCOTT Times-Democrat Staff Writer This holiday season, the town of Warrenton offers an attractive alternative to the traditional commute to the malls, with countless gift possibilities in a variety of price ranges. Truth be told, local shoppers are faced this year with more choices than ever before. From toys and te< hnology to diamonds and dresses, Warrenton has it all. Christmas is for children of all ages. But it’s the littlest ones who seem to enjoy the spectacle most. Nobody understands this more than Elna McMann, “chief elf’ at G Whillikers Toys & Books in the Warrenton Center. “People are interested in quality and the basics; they want things that are going to last, that the child interacts with, so that they’ll have more interest in it and learn while they’re playing with it,” she said. “One of the big sellers I’m seeing this year is Educational Insights’ Geo Safari, which is about the only electronic toy I have in the store. It’s a wonderful learning tool for kids from four to adult, really.” With the aid of special cards, this toy teaches geography, science, and language. It’s totally interactive, and positive reinforcment is key. “The child is rewarded with good sounds and lights when he picks the right answer, but even when he picks the wrong one, he gets the opportunity to try again. So he’s learning as he goes along. It retails for $99.95 — a lot of classrooms are even purchasing it,’’she said. Classics such as Lego building blocks and solid wooden toys, such as Brio trains and blocks, also are in demand. “We even have a couple of rocking horses,” McMann said. Of course, there’s nothing like a good camera to capture the suspense as children tear gleefully into their gifts, or for those other special moments throughout the year. Robert McClanahan of McClanahan Camera and Sound on Lee Highway suggests one of Nikon’s compact 35mm autofocus cameras with built-in flash, for ease of operation and quality results. Prices range from about $99 for models like the “One-Touch” to about $399 for the 800 models. The new Nikon “Light Touch” is a particularly portable option to the average 35mm autofocus camera. It’s See Shop, Page 11 From Candles to Cupboards 4 To Collectibles | Shop Brown's Wood Stuff 1 For All Your Holiday Needs EXTENDED" HOLIDAY HOURS; MON-SAT. 9-8' "SUN 11-6 - GIFT GIVING IDEAS - - Gun Cabinets - Curio Cabinets • Afghans - Prints and Mirrors - Teacher Gifts - Rocking Chairs - Children's Furniture • Bread Boxes - Benches - Recipe Boxes - Desks - Windchimes - Candles - Collectibles - Cupboards

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►Holiday From Page 3 7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Children’s Christmas Shop at Gumdrop Square at 17 Main St. (the former Fauquier Pharmacy) will be open. This year the shop will feature such special attractions as an elaborate model train, a recreation of a tum-of-thecentury streetfront offering a view to Christmas past and the shop itself, which is set up just for children to shop by themselves for friends and family. All items are priced inexpensively and selected to appeal to children. Each gift is wrapped and labeled before the child leaves. At the center of it all will be Santa Claus ready to listen to every variety of Christmas wish. 7:30 p.m. — Entertainment at the John Marshall Building, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Piedmont Brass Quintet will perform at the post office. 8 p.m. — The Girl Scout Choir will perform at the Court House. 6:30-9 p.m. — Face painting, strolling musicians, Christmas greeters dressed in period costumes, a, food trolley and Capaccino cart at the post office. Many of the shops will have open house and offer refreshments. See Holiday, Page 29 Choose and Cut Your Christmas Tree $^| Q19 + tax Wreaths & Crafts and Roping Starting Nov. 26th Stonehearth Tree Farm Leon, VA FREE Hot Drinks Fri. thru Sun. FREE Coloring Books & Candy Canes for Children 7.2 miles South of Culpeper on U.S. 29 West on &.VI at Prince Michel Winery, l/2 hit. to farm. Wagon Train File Photo John Treese of Treese Nurseries and Edie Faulks find a novel form of tree transportation. . Good And Evil Battle In Toyland By BONNIE ALLEN Times Special Writer In Big People World this holiday season, love, hope, and conflict resolution are picking up prestige. The Great Cold War has broken up into miserable squabbles. Defense spending is down. But the forces of good and evil are still at it in Toy land, and it’s obvious that some of our unemployed weapons designers are temping at Santa's workshop. Peace is not what’s happening in deep toyspace. If tiny stars are twinkling out there, Bull Alien ain’t singin’ about ’em. He’s just been blasted by Alienator missiles from Space Marine Corporal Hicks’ Bug Rocker launcher, and Lt. Ripley’s in his face with her gigantic TurboTorch. What good are Bull’s deadly spiked horns to him now! His only hope is his best girl, Giant Face Hugger Alien, who can pull a Marine into her tail web and trap him in her hideous legs. You were expecting Princess Diana? Back on toyearth, things aren’t much more peaceful, but some of the folks are more like you and me. Batman, for example. His batmobile’s a new model, not a compact or anything, but - like - a car! Even the Riddler is someone you can relate to, if you’re not completely out of touch with your anti-self. Relax. None of us is perfect. Terminator is - let’s face it - a little more up-to-date. He knows an evil cyborg when he sees one and he knows what he’s got to do with it - or him - or her. Whatever. The thing about Terminator is he’s prepared! And any of us could be a lot like him if we weren’t too lazy to drive to the gymLeisure time in Toyland can be a problem, ironically. What’s a psychedup warrior to do when the flames of battle subside? He might consider Winston Churchill, who found solace and inspiration in painting. Unfortunately, he was stuck with brushes - dip, slurp, dip, slurp. It took him hours to do just one painting. If he had had a Colorblaster, he might have amounted to something, and even people alive today would know which artist he was. A Travel Colorblaster would have been even handier for him, obviously. But let’s be serious for a minute. Scientific studies have shown that nothing induces relaxation like a cuddly pet. And pets are getting better and better. Every one of the lovable critters in the Littlest Pet Shop has a magical action - and it's not like those unpleasant actions you have to clean up after. What these little guys do is leave colorful paw prints or wiggle their ears or shake their heads dry after a bath. There are simply no excuses for not buying Happy Puppy or Bashful Bunny or Frisky Kitty or one of their buddies - everything they do is cute. Or beyond cute. Would you believe Color-Change Chameleon changes color right in your hand! Do we still need mommies in Toyland? What a silly question! Is there any place in any universe where we don’t need mommies! Why, Mommy will always be there, always and everywhere! She may be a little distracted, a little tired out from going to medical school all night. But if she drops out now, she won’t know what to do with Baby Check-Up and her magical medical accessories. And Baby Needs Me and Baby Alive need _her,too. The reality is, some things get worse, some things get better, some things never change. That’s why everybody can be happy at least one time. And that’s what holidays are all about.

QL Holy. Night Bethel Methodist Church staged this ‘live’ nativity scene in 1990. Cookbooks Provide i Great Ideas for Gifts Read all about it: Some fabulous food for thought can be found in two new books that may make great holiday gifts for a favorite cook-maybe even yourself. Marvelous holiday gift suggestions may be found in Baking for Gift-Giving (Harper-Collins, $12.50), the second delicious volume in Lisa Yockelson’s “American Baking Classics” series. The book presents easy-to-follow recipes for cookies, muffins and biscuits, loaf cakes and tea cakes, “keeping cakes,” and sweet and savory yeast breads and rolls. You’ll also find tasty serving suggestions: Pecan crescents with a summer berry compote, pear muffins with whipped maple butter or cheese drop biscuits with chicken fricassee or chowder, to name a few. Also included ?ire tips for wrapping your home-baked goodies with a variety of materials, including cookie tins, with pretty fabrics and satin ribbons to add a personal touch. With Yockelson’s helpful hints about ingredients and baking supplies, even a novice can create delectable confections that make perfect gifts. That holiday favorite, the fruitcake, is the star of Favorite Fruitcakes: Recipes, Legends and Lore from the World’s Best Cooks and Eaters by Moira Hodgson (HarperCollins, $12.50). Included are 38 delicious traditional recipes from such notable cooks as Jeff Smith, Marion Cuningham, Julia Child, Craig Claiborne and Maida Heatter. You’ll also find remembrances of the Christmas treat by Truman Capote, Russell Baker and Calvin Trillin. The book quickly dispels the cliche of the cement fruitcake by presenting recipes for chocolate, white, ricotta, pear and a lighter applesauce version. Some of the firuitcakes are made with Guinness, bourbon, sherry or rum and can include such surprises as dried cherries, blueberries, cranberries or espresso. Hodgson stresses that you don’t have to be a great cook to make a great fruitcake. The recipes are simple and ingredients are flexible. Both delightful books are available for holiday gift-giving at local booksellers. $14.00 # Give A Christmas Memory. I New ! Customized Warrenton I Court House Ornament Engravablel Gift-Wrapped, Ready To Give available at.. Giant Shopping Center Wamenton, Virginia 347-5387 < File Photo

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Celebrate, Give Va. Wines as Gifts By MICHAEL BIRCHENALL Timer-Democrat Special Writer Virginia wines can add the pizazz to holiday gift giving this season. Wines have always been considered social beverages often associated with celebrations, special occasions, or perhaps an intimate evening for two. Having received national recognition for quality, Virginia wines can fill a niche in any home wine collection. For that unique gift to friends or relatives living outside of Virginia, why not send an all-Virginia products gift basket to show off the Commonwealth. Virginia wine gift-giving can be one bottle or a mixed case or a basket or related goodies. Local wine retailers can serve as your professional source for advice when making specific selections. Adrienne Armstrong and Peter Schneider own Vienna Vintner at 136 See Wines, Page 30 Udderly Cool Holiday Greetings from PARTY CORNER, INC. We're here for your Chrismtas and New Years Holiday needs: Holiday Paper and Plasdcware, Decorations, Cake & Candy supplies, Cards, Balloons, Gifts, Trolls & much more... RENTALS: Santa Suits, Helium Tanks, Trays, Punch Bowls, Champagne Fountains... Party Corner, ~ 349-8020 ' - : Niiiffiricelll isr for Nintendo • Tools • Guns Diamonds * Gold * Guitars Shop At •; ' IMeHty Pawn 10*6» Monday - Saturday | „ . teyfe:v.Acro$» &<m t&e Hospital -illfcllS 349~ 9 0 36 || NEW FROM SONY • Steady Shot™ Image Stabilization • Hi8™ Format • Advanced Color Viewfinder • Fastest Auto Focus & Zoom Handycam. CCD-TR500 • AFM Hi-Fi Stereo • ReadyCharge™ System • Digital Fade • 3-hour recording I It'S Your LifeTisnt It Worth A Sony? ~ IT I I 1 I IT T McClanahan Camera & Sound i i xii ii ii 306 Laa Highway Warrenton, VA 703-347-2533 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm Sat 9am-5pm We Found Him Unusual Holiday Gifts For Every Taste Looking for something out-of-theordinary for holiday gift giving this year? Here are 1993’s most unusual holiday gifts, according to a justreleased survey of 50 major retailers, and where to find them at area shopping centers and stores. • Hand-made paper (stationery, notebooks and sachets) from a remote mountain co-op in Nepal ($.95 - $3.95, The Body Shop) • Limited-edition musical Elvis figurines. The ’50s version plays “Love Me Tender,” the ’60s version “Blue Hawaii” and the ’70s version “My Way.” ($99.95, San Francisco Music Box) • Metropolitan Museum of Art silk ties. Reproductions of museum art, each tie comes with its own tag explaining the work. ($35, Johnston & Murphy) • Wrought iron reindeer candelabra with ten candle-holding antlers ($59, The Pottery Barn) • Personalized photo calendar made from 12 enlarged photos from the customer. It’s customized with birthdays, anniversaries and special dates important to the recipient. ($29.95, CPI Photo Finish) • Crossword Puzzle Solver, a hand-held electronic device with 250,000 words and phrases to help fill in the blanks ($50, Brookstone) • VideoPhone, the first full-color, motion picture telephone (about $1,000, AT&T Phone Center) • Hot/cold thermal travel mug that won’t leak or spill and is dishwasher safe ($20, Travel 2000) • Pure milk chocolate Food Explorer, gift boxed ($15, Eddie Bauer) • 14-karat gold Looney Tunes and Disney charms (JB Robinson) • Signature edition tea chest fully stocked with six flavors (72 bags) of imported British teas. The lid lifts to reveal 12 storage compartments. ($69, The Bombay Company) • Tree-shaped creme brulee set with decorative red and green sugars ($24/set plus $10/2 sugars, WilliamsSonoma) • Adidas sock shoe. It becomes part of the athletic shoe but can be removed for washing. Traction lined, it doubles as an after-competition foot warmer or slipper. ($19.95, Foot Locker) • Bath confetti, multi-colored soap shreds for bubble baths ($5.50, H20 Plus) • Agate Towers, mineral formations that tower up to 21/2 feet ($600-$800, Natural Wonders) • Wooden “Wine Houses” with wire handles that hold one or two bottles of wine for gift giving ($10/single, $20/double, Hold Everything) • Blue lacquer serving tray with three two-ounce packages of coffee and 1.5 pounds of chocolate ($75, Godiva Chocolatier) • Five-volume set of Victoria’s Secret music. Recorded especially for Victoria’s Secret. ($50/5 CDs or $25/5 tapes)

From Page 3 compact enough to fit in a shirt pocket, and retails for $159.95. McClanahan also recommends videotaping the holiday festivities with a new Sony video camera, one of his store’s hottest-selling items. The top-of-the-line models boast color viewfinders and auto-stabilizers. Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday party season. That means everything from lavish black-tie affairs with ballroom dancing to more intimate get-togethers, with eggnog sipped before a roaring fire. Guests would do well to present their host or hostess with a bottle of fine liquor, or any number of other enticing “hostess gifts.” Annette Johnson of The Town Duck on Main Street suggests chocolate lace, at $8.50 a box, or Virginia wines, which start at $6.50. . one is currently stocking up on a brandy/cranberry/pecan relish “to die for;” at $3.50 per half pound, it’s already quite a hit. Stilton and Canadian Black Diamond cheeses also make wonderful hostess gifts, particularly when combined with special biscuits made with red wine and black pepper. Candles are another option; The Town Duck carries natural rolled beeswax versions that impart a honey scent. Sold for $9 a pack, they offer a “wonderful presentation.” “We also have these wonderful stained glass ball candles — as they burn down, you can see a moon and stars through them,” Johnson said. And whether it be a scarf from Steeplechase (on Lee Street) or a pair of socks from Peebles (Warrenton Center), certain articles of clothing always make appropriate gifts. Of course, nothing beats fine jewelry for a gift that’s truly meaningful. According to Shirley Pullen of Warrenton Center’s Hinchey Jewelers, 14k gold diamond-cut rope necklaces are popular now among both men and women, in part because “they’re very durable.” Kings are prized, too. Cocktailtype rings do very well, as do all the anniversary bands, which look like wedding bands set with colored stones, precious and semi-precious. They range from about $200 to about $5,000,” Pullen said. The outdoorsman or equestrian on your list might benefit from a trip to an area tack shop. At Horse Country Saddlery, goose down vests — priced at $79 — and suede deerskin gloves — $19.95 to $22.95 — are moving fast. Specialty items such as silk ties with horse motifs ($45-$48) and foxhunt-scene china by both Wedgwood and Spode (call for prices) abound. “We also have lots of Jack Russell terrier ornaments, books and calendars, and a good selection of antique sporting books,” said proprieter Marion Maggiolo. Indeed, veteran shoppers know Silver Bells File Photo Warrenton’s Main Street is resplendent in this yuletide photo taken in the 1960s. that you can’t go wrong with a book. Charlotte Mautner of the New Leaf Bookstore Ltd. on Main Street believes that the Columbia Encyclopedia ($125) and Dick Francis’ best-selling mystery Decider ($22.95) are good choices. So, too, are Margaret Atwood’s The Robber Bride ($23.50) and The Vampire Companion: The Official Guide to Ann Rice's Vampire Chronicles ($29.95). The younger set might enjoy Fay’s Fairytales ($15.95 each) or The Dinosaur Encyclopedia ($25). And if music is a universal language, then cassette tapes or compact discs speak loads at Christmas. Try Waxie Maxie’s at the Warrenton Center for everything from rock and classical to New Age and country, with cassettes priced around $10 and CDs at $15.99 and $16.99. Some sure bets: Pearljam’s Vs., Nirvana’s In Utero, Billy Joel’s River of Dreams and Frank Sinatra’s Duets. Enya is a hot New Age pick, while Garth Brooks should delight country music fans. Beethoven and Bach still hold their own in the classical ranks, with the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas and Fresh Air Christmas albums also expected to rate highly. And videotapes continue to make treasured gifts; according to Waxie See Shop, Page 27 Remember, Anyone Can Shop The Co-Op! L<t0> EVERGREEN TREES Choose A Living Christmas Tree To Enjoy This Season gAnd For Years Tp Come. Watch For The Co-Op’s Customer Appreciation Sale on Dec. 3 & 4 WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP GARDEN CENTER T43 Washington Street Mon-Fri 7:30-5; Sat 7:30-12 Noon Member Virginia Nurseryman's Association 347-7100 Rejnember, Anyone Can Shop The Co-Op!

W v .• V ~>4 I ■ 1 1 ■ VIRTU Interesting Qifts 703-687-3775 17 South Madison Street, Middleburg SPECIAL HOLIDAY PRICES at The Birch Tree Gallery 8 North Madison Street in Middlehuig Thursday through Sunday 11 to 5 Come see our large selection of beautifully presented 18th & lQth century European antique prints with a variety of game birds, exotic animals, botanical & other subjects. & Our collection of fine paintings from Russia in classic styles with tasteful framing. Penny Poe Georgia Poe m HAIR DESIGNERS For The Holidays a 1 Specializing in Color & Highlights Long Hair Styles • Braids & Designs for Evening 21 East Washington Street Middleburg, VA 703/687-3163 I Holiday # Open House Celebration fine crafts ...Jewelry ...Ceramics ...Wood ...Textiles ....Glass ...Acoustic Music Recordings We're open 7 days a week Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5; Sun. 1-5 Open ’til 8:00 p.m. every Friday & Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve!!! Christmas Eve ’til 6.00 p.m. 5 W. Washington St. Middleburg, VA 22117 (703)687-3317

An Autographed Book Makes A Perfect Gift : Holiday Book-Signing Party Saturday Afternoon 11 December 1993 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sophy Burnham The President’s Angel Revelations The Book of Angek Angel Letters SydneyCross The Missing Link William Miller Mapping for Stonewall: The Gwi War Serwce of Jed Hotchkiss Elizabeth Henning Sutton Pony Champions A Pony for Keeps The Book Chase 102 West Washington Street Middleburg, Virginia 22117 703-687-6874 or 1-800-373-READ MIDDLEBURG^ •Sx J EXCHANGE, LTD Speraalkingtn v Consignments and liquidations j of Quality English Tack and Riding Apparel • Buy-Sell-ConSiiin Consignments accepted via UPS. HOURS: Monday'Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Post Office Box 190 103 West Federal Street MkkflcfcuifcVA 22117 703-687-6608 Jo Motion, Proprietor JLSHOP HOME FURNISHINGS & INTERIOR DESIGN IN STOCK OR CUSTOM ORDER fc A A xyfecount Prices AUTbe Tm>e Furniture Lamps & Pictures • Sofas LA-ZBoy® Redfiners Mini-Blinds • AreaRugs Standard 8c CustoraSized Bedding Draperies 8c Slip Covers Fabric & Wallpaper » (703)6876555 Bring your Christmas list to The Fun Shop to fill your holiday sack with goodies for everyone on your list! 2 floors of delightful gifts and home decor! Complimentary Gift Wrap by Little Elves fj 7 Next to the Post Office 1^—1 OPEN 7 DAYS (708J687-FUN1 •(800)371-9924

Intimate Specialty Boutique Regina Stewart’s Museum Pieces have arrived-. 11 East Washington Strut Middkburg, Virginia (703) 687-5905 And yes, Virginia, we are OPEN NIGHTLY TIL 8.00 P.M. beginning Nov. 24 through Dec. 24 Come share tix fantasy trplan for Romance^ iiT^irTiffiftjtTmtj mil tlfEifjilwB1 P'-'i'- • ' -C . - •' ‘ '1- ■- '-j.T *j .tYTfjt DIRECTIONS: From metropolitan Washington: Take 1-66 West to Route 50 West |(toward Winchester). Drive approximately 25 miles to .Middleburg. Everyone’s Favorite Gift Comes from the Book Chase Poetry Reading Sunday Afternoon 12 December 1993 • 3:30 pjn. Michael Fitzgerald (Shenandoah Arts Council Award for Literature) author of Report from the Edge, Planet Dreams, and other volumes, will read from and sign copies of his work for you at the store. His books make very thoughtful gifts for your favorite poetry-lover. Come to The Book Chase with your entire holiday gift list! We have a brilliant selection of local interest, children’s and gift books. We make speedy special orders, we take credit cards and we’ll gift-wrap your purchases for free! The Book Chase 102 West Washington Street Middleburg, Virginia 22117 703-687-6874 or 1-800-373-READ Come Visit The Tack Box For Christmas! Barbour Goats & Hats **Tweed Caps ♦**+■ Sweatshirts »*Riding Attire >*-Bdts T-Shirts **• Men's Ties **■ »•-Polar Fleeoe Ear Y^rmers**Puzzles ^ Road Signs >*- Jewdry**ThelweU Gifts, Cards & Calendars **■ Jewelry Boxes **- Greeting Cards ** Corgi Mugs & Hates **■ Dog Treats *•> Clocks >•- Picture Frames Wind Chimes Hood Ornaments Brass Foxhead Hooks *•-Doormats **-Throw Rugs **-Books & Calendars **Children's Notebooks & Pencil Sets >* Stuffed Horses ** Hand Plainted Wooden Boxes, Key Chains & Magnets JackRussellGifts, Calaodars& Mugs**- Dog Coats***•-Lazy Bones Dog Beds **-Driza-BareAustralian Goats ** Pdar Fleece Horse Clothes HorseTreats jtBflji THE TACK BOX, INC. Middleburg, Virginia 22117 (703)687-32311 Townwide Celebration Schedule: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Aits & Crafts Festival Middleburg Community Center Middlebuig Hunt Red Fox Inn Notre Dame Academy Singers and Bell Ringers Throughout Town Irish Folk Singer Irish Crystal Company Royal Pipers of Keena Temple South Madison Street Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps South Madison Street " 3:00 p.m. Dick Smothers, Grand Marshal Mkklleburg Christmas Parade, Washington Street (Route 50) Immediately following parade Santa Claus will meet youngsters on the porch of the Magic Wardrobe across from the Post Office. Special EVENING HOURS for CHRISTMAS SHOPPING in MIDDLEBURG. stores will be open until 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday, December 3 &. 4 and 10& 11 Top off your shopping spree by dining J5 at one of our fine restaurants.

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War rent on Compiles Calendar of Events By LAURA RUBY Timct-Demoerat Staff Writer Residents throughout the county will soon be receiving an outline of the many activities available throughout the town during the holiday season. An activity calendar — the first attempt at compiling all of the activities scheduled in the town of Warrenton during the holiday season — will be circulated the week of Thanksgiving, according to Patricia Hannum, director of economic development for the town. The town contributed $1,992 to the cause at its monthly town council meeting Nov. 9. The calendar, which is slated to be an eight-and-a-half-inch by 14-inch fold-out mailer, lists events scheduled in the Warrenton area from the weekend following Thanksgiving into the New Year, Ms. Hannum said. She said that businesses, churches, and schools have been encouraged to submit their activities for inclusion in the two-color calendar. Ms. Hannum said that the idea for the calendar was born at a meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Committee as a method of stressing that Warrenton is a “single shopping district.” It gained strength when residents and business people suggested at a forum held by the Business Study Climate Group that this unity needs to be demonstrated, she said. Often, she added, the Old Town shopping district and the bypass seem to be on opposite poles of the planet instead of within a mile of one another. This concern has been noted time and time again since Ms. Hannum’s arrival in Warrenton just six months ago, she said. “[The calendar] is an idea whose time has come,” said Ms. Hannum. The calendar, because it includes activities in both areas, will serve to unify the town in terms of improving economic conditions, and will implement the “spend Christmas in Warrenton. Put your money where your heart is” campaign sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Hannum said. She said that the calendar will be mailed out during the week of Thanksgiving and will list the who, what, where, and when of events such as the Christmas Chorale and Breakfast for Santa. Ms. Hannum said that in addition to pulling the community’s events together, the calendar will also attempt to attract business to the town. It will outline incentives being offered by local merchants during the shopping season, she said. Not only will it specify special sales being offered but will present, for example, the fact that some vendors will be handing out goodies such as carnations or refreshments while shoppers browse through thenstores, she said. The deadline for entering activities in the calendar was last Friday, but Ms. Hannum said, she hopes to be able to offer the service again next year. Because the idea came up relatively late in the year, this year’s calendar has been a bit rushed and disorganized, she said. “It was a late start for a new idea,” she said. If the calendar is a success, she hopes to be able to start earlier next year and expand the market, Ms. Hannum said, tapping into the mailing lists of local businesses to bring in as many people as possible. The only concern expressed by the town council in approving funds for the calendar was that they also contribute to a calendar put out by the Partnership for Warrenton. Kathryn Carter, councilwoman at large, suggested that in the future this may become a problem. Christmas Greeting from LEE STREET EMPORIUM ANTIQUES 20% OFF STOREWIDE HOLIDAY SALE NOV. 24 thru DEG. 24 t*' Our thanks to all ofour customers for another wonderful year! nn toBiing your list and _save a bundle! ___ jjgjj Layaways |£pj Jl' it' 49 E. Lee Street Old Town Warrenton 703-349-8021 J0 \ DRUM & STRUM Cy>) Lee SlL, Old Town Warren ton 347-7484 Complete Music Center Fully stocked with new s. Fender Guitars & Amps Special orders can be taken for Christmas delivery Special Ovation Guitar savings for Christmas (Bit D&S Recording Studio 8-Track with Digital Mixdown OPEN Monday through Friday 10:30-8:00 Saturday 10:30 - 6:00

Community Church Services, Activities Warrenton United Methodist Church—347-1367 • Nov. 27: Hanging of the Greens, 5:30 p.m. • Dec. 9-11: Warrenton Chorale (tickets required), 8 p.m. • Dec. 12: (tent) Children’s Pageant, 7 p.m. • Dec. 24: Family Service, 4 p.m.; Annual Moravian Love Feast, 6:30 p.m.; Candlelight Communion Service, 11 p.m. St. John’s Catholic Church 347-2922 • Dec. 4: Breakfast with Santa Claus, 9 a.m. • Dec. 24: Children’s Liturgy, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Choral Service by Choir, 11:30 p.m.; Midnight Mass, 12 Midnight. • Dec. 25: Christmas Mass, 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Elegant Evening^ Dress up your simple black skirt or pant with this multi-beaded jacket for the Holiday season. This silk jacket is just one of many from our evening collection. Qur shop also features sportswear and dresses. Petite 2-14. Missy 4-24. Sunday hours on December 5, 12. and 19th from 12-4pm. ristine fox 47 SOUTH THIRD • WARRENTON, VA • 703-347-3860 OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY10-5, SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT NITTY GRITTY ■1~SNTIQUES One of the finest shops in Warrenton. Antiques and collectibles from _all over the world._ Special Feature: Royal BD Danish Christmas Plates OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 347-3000 86 Lee Street, Old Town Warrenton 9 Christine f ° * fOUTt-SIVIH First Baptist Church — 347-2775 • Dec. 12: Candlelight Communion Service, Noon (follows 11 a.m. service). Warren ton Presbyterian Church 347-2213 • Dec. 2: Candlelight Service, 7:30 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church — 347-3735 • Dec. 18: The King Is Born (music and readings), 6 p.m. Warrenton Baptist Church 347-3509 • Dec. 5: Hanging of the Greens (bring toy or canned food), 7 p.m. • Dec. 9: Tiny Tot Care Center Christmas Program. • Dec. 19: Handbells, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. • Dec. 24: Candlelight Communion Service, 5:30 p.m. • Dec. 26: Student Day at Chirstmas, 8:30 a.m.; For College Students, 11 a. m. St. James Episcopal Church 347-4342 • Dec. 24: Children’s Chirstmas Eve Service, 4 p.m.; Christmas Eve Service, 11 p.m. • Dec. 25: Christmas Day Service, 11 a.m. Christ Anglican Church — 347-7634 • Dec. 24: Festival of Nine Lessons and carols, 5:30 p.m.; Holy Eucharist of Christmas Eve, 10 p.m. • Dec. 25: Holy Eucharist of Christmas Day, 10 a.m. First Church of Christ, Scientist • Dec. 15: Christian Science Reading Room/Open House, 10 a.m. ►Shop From Page 11 Maxie’s Brandon Yowell, If art appeals, Warrenton’s Fifth Street Gallery is just the ticket. Known for its sporting bent. “We’ve got golf prints for the golfer, foxhunting prints for the foxhunter, and dog prints for the dog person,” said owner Greg Dubenitz, who added that prices range from between $100 to about $300. And of course, custom framing is available “until 10 seconds before Christmas,” Dubenitz said. Look also for their unique Christmas cards. When in doubt, the dutiful but desperate purchase a gift certificate. They’re good for anything from tanning sessions and fitness club memberships to pullover sweaters and picture frames, and many area stores offer them. In the end, shopping locally makes for happy hunting, and even happier holidays.

fmqum Tour premier source for news. 39 Culpeper Street Warrenton, Virginia 703-347-4222 PIEDMONT P*R‘E*S«S "Quality printer for over 100 years.1 30 South Second Street Warrenton, Virginia 703-347-4466 Holiday Lights File Photo The courthouse chimes mark Christmas in 1978. Arts Benefit Features Exquisite Gifts Y ou can do some of your holiday shopping under one roof on Thanksgiving weekend at the Museum Shops Holiday Collection featuring unique gifts from 15 prominent museums. The three-day event takes place from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 28 at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Proceeds from the event will benefit the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA), a non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing high-quality art exhibitions and education to the greater metropolitan area, and the participating museums. Admission is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children. From lovely brass and wood reproductions at the Winterthur Museum Shop to Christmas greens and classical objects at the Herb Cottage and Washington Cathedral Shop, the first annual Museum Shops Holiday Collection will provide shoppers the opportunity to choose gifts from the area’s finest museum shops. Stuffed animals from the National Zoo shop, art objects from the Phillips Collection and Corcoran Gallery of Art, international gifts from the Textile Museum plus Russian and Ukranian treasures from the Hillwood Museum are but a few of the exciting gift opportunities. You can surprise the music lover with a gift from the Kennedy Center Shop and find special treats for children and collectors from the Washington Doll’s House and Toy Museum. There will also be puzzles, mind teasers and other unusual items from the National Building Museum and the Library of Congress, while history buffs will love browsing through the shops of Montgomery County Historical Society and the Alexandria Lyceum Museum. Free parking is available at the McLean Community Center. For information, contact Natalie Sullivan, chairman of the event, at (703) 8939588 or Roxy Vaughn from MPA at (703)790-0123.

►Holiday From Page 6 Dec. 4 All day—Open house at the Almond Tree Christian Book Store. All Day — Santa visits Peebles Department Store. 10 a.m. — The Optimist parade on Main Street with the U.S. Marine Corps and Fauquier High School bands. Rain date is 2:20 p.m. on Dec. 5. 10-11 a.m. — Breakfast with Santa at Fantastico’s Restaurant. Requires advance reservations, call 349-2575. 6 p.m. — Art show and auction at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School. Dec. 5 5-10 p.m. — Opening reception for the public at Studio 19 at 19 Culpeper St. Acclaimed artist Maggie Siner will exhibit her latest oil paintings until Dec. 23. Dec. 9-11 8 p.m. — The Christmas Chorale will perform at Warrenton United Methodist Church. Forty-one handbells will accompany 150 voices as adults and children present the annual “Christmas in Music” concert. A nursery for young children will be provided. Tickets can be obtained in advance at the Fauquier National Bank on Nov. 29. Dec. 10 All day — Blue Ridge Hardware Store stocking stuffer sale. “Family Night In Old Town” 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Carriage rides throughout Old Town, cappuccino cart, food trolley and Christmas greeters will add to the festivities and the Children’s Christmas Shop at Gumdrop Square will be open. 7:30 p.m. — Blue Ridge Barbershoppers will perform at the post office. 8 p.m. — First Baptist Church Choir will perform at the Court House. Dec.11 All day — Santa visits Peebles Department Store. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. — Holiday dessert extravaganza at the Warrenton Decor shop. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. —World renowned bagpiper Walter Wilkie will perform at the Warrenton Center. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Children’s Christmas Shop will be open. Dec.12 1-3 p.m. — Children’s Christmas Shop at Gumdrop Square will be open. 2 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. — Children’s musical comedy at The Loft. Battersby Duo performing. Dec.14 All day — Open house at Carter’s General Store. On Parade ---————s. i #' U h S A I t .§ File Photo Workers at Surles & Associates offer *Twas the Night Before Christmas* during last year’s parade. Dec. 16 All day — Carnations for the ladies at Tom Frost Firestone. 4:40-6:30 p.m. — Community Christmas party at Sunrise Retirement Home. 4:30-6:30 p.m. — Holiday social at Surles and Associates. Dec. 17 “Joy of Christmas in Old Town” 6:30-9:30 p.m. — Carriage rides, cappuccino cart and the Children’s Christmas Shop at Gumdrop Square. 7:30 p.m. — The Methodist Choir will perform at the post office. 8 p.m. — The First Baptist Church Choir will perform at the Court House. Dec. 18 All day — Santa visits Peebles Department Store. All day — Carnations for the ladies at Tom Frost Firestone. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — Blue Ridge Barbershoppers at Warrenton Center. Noon to 5 p.m. — Wine and cheese tasteing at the Natural Marketplace. Dec. 19 1-2 p.m. — Sugar Plum Tea at the John Barton Payne Building. See Holiday, Page 30 Shop at Clark Bros, this Holiday Season for the man on your list. Gift items to include hunting, fishing, archery, canoeing supplies and clothing. FIJLSON —- s«*wr—— Complete Freedom Of Movement The Filson* Upland Bird Hunting Coat You have to try it on to believe the freedom of movement this coat gives you. Durable as it is comfortable. Made from Filson's famous oil-finish 100% cotton duck. Expect a lifetime of use! CLARK BROS. GUN SHOP FREE SHOOTING RANGE FOR OUR CUSTOMERS , OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 AM-5:30 PM I can 1-703-439-8988 I/ Located on U.S. 29-17-15 6 Miles South of !J WARRENTON.VA

►Wines From Page 10 Branch Rd. in Vienna. Armstrong specializes in custom gift baskets with a flair for creative design and flexibility. “We can offer wine gift baskets to meet our customer’s theme and budget. Being a small retailer we think our advantage is our willingness to do the unusual. We’ve had people bring in special keepsakes such as photos and then incorporate them into the baskets. We can put together baskets, wine boxes or ice buckets filled with wine.” Vienna Vintner also keeps on display baskets already made for the customer who needs that last-minute gift. Armstrong said that two years ago Italian themed baskets were the largest seller but that in the last year the Virginia baskets had moved ahead as the most popular. Armstrong also has on hand other Virginia items to supplement the baskets such as the Wolf Trap Picnic Cookbook — Dining al Fresco which is published by the Wolf Trap Associates. Additional items that could be added to a basket include wine glasses, wine openers, cork trays, and wine books. Linden Vineyards in Fauquier County has several suggestions for Virginia wine gifts for the holidays. Linden has available for purchase at the winery wooden boxes branded with the Linden logo that can hold two bottles or one bottle and a set of glasses. Linden Vineyards is known for its high quality Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Currently on the market is a limited release of their Sauvignon Blanc which would make a special addition to any wine package. Peggy Law, owner and cowinemaker at Linden said, “A special gift that the winery can offer is an advance ticket for our spring event, ‘Celebrate the Season.’ We hold it in conjunction with Naked Mountain Winery and the day consists of tasting three wines and three complementary foods at each winery.” The tickets are sold for $29 per person. Gift certificates are also available in any denomination. Law emphasized that as a small winery that they would be able to work within the parameters of the needs of the customer. Linden wines are also available at most retailers that carry Virginia wines. Prince Michel Vineyards in Leon can also accommodate custom gift requests. On Dec. 12 the winery, which is located on U.S. 29 between Madison and Culpepper, is holding a holiday open house for wine enthusiasts. The visitor’s center includes a wine museum, tasting room, and gift shop. The shop has holiday sets of wine on display as well as wine related merchandise. Douglas Weaver, spokesperson A Prince MiCHEL Restaurant Celebrate Join us for dinner on Saturday, December 11, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Enjoy an evening of holiday caroling, seasonal music and readings from Dickens’great Christmas classic. Chef Alain Lecomte will prepare a traditional French holiday dinner. ♦ Festivities start at 6:00 P.M. with the winemaker's reception and tastings in the barel room. (Wine, gratuity and sales tax included) *65.00per person Seating limited For information and reservations, please call (800) 869-8242 Located on Route 29,10 miles south of Culpeper, Virginia Hark. How the Bells Megan Miloser, Ryan Colvin and Meg Foley ring in the season during practice at the Warrenton United Methodist Church. for the winery, has announced that reservation^ are now being taken for a Dec. 11 dinner scheduled for the Prince Michel restaurant. For those planning to attend the weekend open house, the dinner will serve as a start to the festivities. There will be a tasting of new releases and a fivecourse dinner in the restaurant. Included in the evening will be carolers, period music and readings from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol performed by the Blue Ridge Players. The price is $65 per person and reservations are required.. Prince Michel wines are also widely available at area retail stores that carry .Virginia wines. Virginia wine gift assistance may be obtained by calling the following wineries and retailers: • Vienna Vintner, 136 Branch Rd., Vienna, (703) 242-9463. • Linden Vineyards and Orchards, Linden, (703) 364-1997. • Prince Michel Vineyard, Leon, (703) 547-3707 or (800) 869-8242. Some local retailers that carry Virginia wines are: ~ ... • Cecile’s Wine Cellar, 1351 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, (703) 356-6500 • Fern Street Gourmet, 6025 A Burke Center Parkway, Burke, (703) 425-9463. • The Wine Merchant, 8373 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, (703) 4420722. • The Wine Seller, 302 Elden St., Herndon, (703)471-9649. • Total Beverage, 13055-C Lee Jackson Highway, Chantilly, (703) 817-1177. ►Holiday From Page 29 Dec. 23 7:30 p.m. — “The Nutcracker” sponsored by Moving Arts at Fauquier High School. Dec. 31 7-12 p.m. — “First Night” sponsored by Bluemont Concert Series, 25-30 performing groups in various locations in downtown Warrenton will be featured. An alcohol-free celebration of the arts. Admission $5, $1 for children under 12.

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