Rappahannock News, December 1, 1993

>MD CIRCULATION NOW -2*950 SubJWtoABCAoat v -’ll- • J I ' A ^ if 'E. if ; :aiiE!' ,.AL T>L T 1j„ ii ... » ,pj jqi iuf"\ i' ‘ c.:’,p.; oc KlC ! Mf 'ME*, VA Raffle Prize Kuppanannock News Matt Photo/Cindy Mahan These children at the Child Care and Learning Center surround an antique quilt to be raffled off Saturday. - . ' ' /"■■■ v_ t - „ • Movies at Theatre Will End Sunday RAAC To Offer Live Programs By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer With the showing of The Muppets’ Christmas Carol at the Theatre in Washington Sunday, the weekly movies put on by the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community (RAAC) will come to an end. Declining ticket sales combined with the difficulty of getting volunteers to run the projection screen, ticket counter and concession stand account for the decision to end the showings. William Young, who oversaw the movies for nearly 10 years before turning the operation over to Rick Kohler, said the basic problem is “there aren’t 52 good movies made every year.” To save on costs movies were cut back to one showing a weekend, but still not enough customers came. Some movies played to packed houses, but more frequently only a handful of moviegoers came. Dr. Ybung said RAAC is planning to showr occasional movies, but will try to present more live entertainment. He believes that RAAC has achieved much of what it set out to do in encouraging a community in support of the arts. The success of Ki Theatre support for programs that owner Wendy Weinberg puts on in the theatre show that Rappahannock County has become a community that appreciates the performing arts. He said that a committee is working on recommendations for future RAAC programs and will have a report early in the new year. The State Theater in Culpeper closed recently leaving Culpeper with only the two-screen Regal Cinemas. Warren ton may become home to movies, however. The Warrenton Town Council and Board of Zoning Appeals have scheduled a joint public hearing December 14 to hear an application for a special use permit from Warrenton Amusements Inc. to operate a fivescreen movie theatre in part of the former Ames store building in the Warrenton Towne Centre. The movie theatres would take up about 13,000 square feet of the 55,000 square feet in the former Ames space. A Dollar General Store has already opened in 11.000 square feet. Old Rag Bulletins Important Tax Notice - • Personal Property and Real Estate - ~ bills have been mailed and are due Dec. 5, ■ 1993. Payments may be made at the Treasurer’s office or mail payments to: Treasurer, Rappahannock Co., P.0. Box - 37, Washington, Va. 22747. Wolf's Rep To Visit Mrs. Donna Crowley, a representative of Congressman Frank Wolf, will visit the town of Washington on Thursday, Dec. 9. Mrs. Crowley will be available to talk with constituents who need assistance or have problems of a Federal nature, such . as with the Social Security Administration, Department of Labor, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. Mrs. Crowley will be at the Rappahannock Extension Office from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Constituents who want to make direct contact with the Winchester office may call Mrs. Crowley at 667-0990 or visit the office at 110 North Cameron Street. f r i 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 'S purchase groceries and gifts at the office ! or by mail to Box 87, Washington, VA ; 22747 through Monday, Dec. 20. Government at a Glance ; aWater and Sewer Authority, 7:30 >p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Court '-.House v ; i ft • Board of Supervisors, 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 6, at the Court House. * # Washington Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wedneday, Dec. 8, at the Town Hall. Colonial Christmas Prepared for Visitors Town Ready for Celebration By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer -— Final rehearsals are going on and final preparations are being made for Washington’s Colonial Christmas this weekend. The Christmas Mart has found a final home at the First Baptist Church parish hall on the edge of the Fodderstack Road. More than a dozen vendors have made plans to attend. There will be stockings made from antique fabric, herb vinagrette, potpourri, horticultural designs including topiary, baskets filled with paperwhite narcissus, garlands, decorative greens, handmade Christmas ornaments, pottery, wooden Advent Calendars, and gourmet Christmas treats, said Tanya Richey, who is helping to organize the market. Four local restaurants will have food for sale along Gay Street, she said. Four and Twenty Blackbirds, the Public House, High on the Hog, and The Bleu Rock Inn, will be located on Gay Street across from the Court House. The Women’s Auxiliary of the Washington Fire De partment will also be selling goodies. The Rappahannock Lions Club has f«n«nged for Santa in, his sleigh to visit - the Court House la#ik The Lions will also provide free pictures with Santa. Santa’s Bake Shop will again be in the Town Hall. Chefs from the Inn at Little Washington will be selling baked goods to benefit the Child Care and Learning Center’s scholarship program. Louise Van Dort said that this sale is very important to CCLC because the Halloween Haunted Hay Rides were rained out. All the labor and materials are donated by the Inn, she said. There will be one hot “not sweet” appetizer. The rest will be baked goodies like those used at the Inn for deserts. There will be complimentary hot cider and the baked goods range in price from $1 to $15, she said. “These are delicious goodies, beautifully presented, that can be used as Christmas presents,” she added. With special children’s bazaars at CCLC on Saturday and Spring Mountain School Sunday, there will be plenty of activities for children. The strolling carolers, led by Don Nielson, have been Rappahannock News Staff I’holo Cind> Mahan Colonial dancers will give performances in the Town Hall. practicing and are ready to perform. Eve Willis said. Visitors can have a choice of tours of the town. Chris Bird will provide tours in a wagon pulled by his horses. Hosts and hostesses dressed in colonial costumes will lead walking tours of the town, including some of the historic buildings. Some of these guides will amaze you with their tales of the tow'n’s history. What is really amazing is that not all of this stuff is strictly true. Phone Poll May Bring Higher Monthly Rates Thomas Wilkins, who started the process that led to polling Centel’s 675-exchange customers about whether they are willing to pay $4.48 more to be able to call people with Culpeper numbers, is optimistic that the enlarged service area will be approved locally. He began by contacting the State Corporation Commission in Richmond. He found out that he would have to get 20 percent of Centel’s Washington customers to sign a petition to get the enlarged service area. He said getting those signatures was easy. 1 Then Centel had three months to do a study to determine how much the extended service would cost. They took five months, he said. Centel said the fact that they were being purchased by Sprint was the reason for the delay. That study prompted the survey of customers now going on. Now it’s a matter of waiting to see the result of the current poll. If 50 percent of the 675 customers answer the poll and more than 50 percent of them vote “yes,” C and P will then do a study of how much more they would have to charge their Culpeper customers to offer toll-free service to Washington numbers. Mr. Wilkins feels certain that most 675-exchange customers are in his situation, wanting to call friends with 937 numbers, but trying to hold their phone bills down by limiting the number of those calls and trying to keep conversations short. A bill passed the General Assembly last year that may make a poll of C and P customers with Culpeper telephone numbers unnecessary, Bill Brown, a C and P manager in Culpeper said. In accessing the cost of providing toll-free calls to 675-exchange numbers for Culpeper customers, he said the company will first compute the value of current long-distance billing that will be lost. They will add the cost of increasing the number of trunk lines because the company figures that there will be more calls once they become local. Once those figures are in the company will know' how much more each Culpeper customer will have to pay for the extended service. If that figure is less than 72 cents, 5 percent of the current bill for basic service, a poll of those customers won’t be made, he said, because of the new legislation. There would have to be public notice and an opportunity for public comment, however, he said. Mr. Wilkins feels that an increase in a . poll of 937-exchange customers would be approved, but if the increase is high enough for C and P to poll its customers, they won’t just poll 937-exchange customers. Instead they will poll all Culpeper exchanges, including those in the Lignum area, far from Rappahannock. He doesn’t think it should be this way. He said C and P shouldn’t have been allowed to establish lines less than three ’i See Phones, Page A-8 What May Disney Bring? Map Data Source: VRE, Disney, VDOT Rappahannock News Graphic/John Bretschneider The potential Disney America park has sparked discussion of many expensive transportation proposals including new routes for the western by-pass, extensions of Metro from Vienna farther out the 1-66 corridor, and expansions of light rail lines from Manassas to the park and/or to Dulles.

VDOT Prepares for This Winter's Storms Are you ready for the first winter ice or snow storm? About 400 people in the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Culpeper district are. It’s their job to be ready to clear the roads of ice and snow to keep them as safe as possible for motorists to use during severe winter storms. The season started with an inspection in October by operators and mechanics of the equipment to uncover any mechanical problems. It’s part of a regular preventive maintenance program. Mechanics and operators swarmed over the trucks, snow blades and spreaders and related equipment like ants over food at a picnic. If a part could move, someone checked it. ‘Take it up,” one mechanic calls out. He’s checking the vital hydraulic link between the driver and that 11-foot wide, curved sheet of steel that often decorates VDOT equipment this time of year. Without the hydraulics, a driver can’t push snow properly. 03505502“We try to catch any real or potential problems now,” says district equipment engineer Claude Berry, “and it means that piece of equipment pushes snow or spreads abrasives rather than being County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Nov. 22: 4:08 p.m., sickcall, Route 628, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:03 p.m., structural fire, Route 646, Viewtown, Amissville VFD and Castleton VFD. Nov. 23: 8:48 a.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 10:25 a.m., head injury, Route 622, Castleton, Castleton VFD, Amissville VFD and Washington VFD; 9:41 p.m., chest pains. Route 626, Scrabble, Castleton VFD and Washington VFD. Nov. 25: 12:53 p.m., vehicle fire, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VFD and Sperryville VRS. Nov. 26: 2:02 p.m., sickcall, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville and Castleton VFD. Nov. 27: 7:45 a.m., difficulty breathing. Route 628, Washington, Washington VFD. Nov. 28: 9:36 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs Office this week: Nov. 22: damage property-private, Route 621; damage propertyprivate, Route 621, Woodville; bad checks, U.S. 211, Amissville; damage property-private, Route 621, Woodville; larceny-parts from vehicle, U.S. 211, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 729, Amissville. Nov. 23: public service, U.S. 522, Scrabble; communication abuse, Route 642, Viewtown; intoxication, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Nov. 24: animal emergency-response, Route 628, Washington; communication abuse, U.S. 211, Washington; cruelty to animals, Route 677, Flint Hill; simple assault, Route 642, Amissville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 615, Boston; domestic disputes, Route 622, Amissville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Amissville; domestic disputes, Route 612, Sperryville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Woodville. Nov. 25: traffic accident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; criminal trespass, U.S. 211, Sperryville; harassing communication, Route 626, Washington; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 626, Washington. Nov. 26: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; missing, Route 671, Sperryville; public service, Route 631, Huntly; fish and game violations, Route 622, Castleton; harassing communication, Route 610, Chester Gap; reckless driving, Route 1001, Sperryville. Nov. 27: civil problem, Route 638 off 647, Flint Hill; stray cat or dog, Route 615, Castleton; driving under influence, Route 628, Flint Hill; cruelty to animals, Sperryville; noise disturbance, Route 1001, Sperryville. Nov. 28: burglary-forced entry nonresidence, Route 610, Chester Gap; civil problem, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; extra patrol/welfare check, U.S. 211, Sperryville; fish and game violations, Route 628, Washington; dog in cattle/sheep/poulty, Washington; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Hunlty; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; residence, Route 617, Castleton. PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER RESTRICTIONS ON DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN SPERRYVILLE In order to assess public opinion on the matter, the Board of Supervisors of Rappahannock County shall hold a public hearing at the Sperryville Fire Hall on Thursday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m., to consider the need for an ordinance forbidding the discharge of firearms in the Sperryville area. The Board has been informed that persons discharging firearms on private property in the Sperryville area have caused danger and/or damage to adjacent properties and/or pedestrians. In order to assess the scope of the problem, the Board suggests that all persons who feel that such a restriction would or would not be beneficial should attend the meeting and make their feelings known. Alternatively, written comments may be addressed to John W. McCarthy, County Administrator, PO Box 519, Washington, VA 22747. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator iYes! ! Please enter my new ! subscription to ftappaftannocfe JJetos Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock..... . .$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S. .$24.00/yr. NAME. ADDRESS. CITY_ -STATE_ZIP. Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to: RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS Old Address: New Address: L The Rappahannock News (ISSN #'s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Second class postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. „ POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. worked on when it’s most needed.” After the inspections, or “dry runs” as department personnel know the inspections, repairs are made. Then it’s just wait-and-see what the winter holds. “Whatever is in store, we’re ready,” says district maintenance engineer Gale Lipscomb. She’s responsible for ice and snow removal operations in the Culpeper district that includes Albemarle, Culpeper Fauquier, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties. In March, 1993, a fast-moving storm dumped from 12 to 24 inches of snow on the district’s highways, all 4,870 miles of interstate, primary and secondary roads in the nine counties. “That’s a lot of road to plow, sand and salt, but it’s just half of the picture,” Ms. Lipscomb reminds us. “Some older, narrow secondary roads may be only one land wide and require one plow to go up them one time,” notes the maintenance engineer. “But most of our roads are at least two lanes wide or more. The operators who fight snow, ice and traffic for 12 hours at a time are cleaning a lane at a time and this total is closer to 9,370 miles of concrete and asphalt.” Working closely with Ms. Lipscomb in the winter-snow control operations this year is Milton Thacker, a former field maintenance superintendent and inspector who fills the district maintenance manager’s slot. Thacker’s responsible for districtwide assessment and reports on road conditions, coordination of weather and road surface information, and starting district winter-storm activities. The brunt of the responsibility, the administrators acknowledge, rests on the shoulders and with the skills of the equipment operators. They not only operate the equipment, but face the weather and traffic hazards. “The biggest problem we have,” says veteran VDOT equipment operator Edgar Carpenter, “is getting traffic to slow' dowm.” During Carpenter’s 17 years of operating plows and trucks for VDOT he has seen the good and the bad. He does ice and snow removal on Route 29 and some secondary roads in Madison County. Stay 100 or more feet behind a snow plow-, and don’t try to pass. Motorists, when they pass, are moving from a cleared or treated road surface to one that’s slippery. A driver can quickly lose control of the car or truck and skid into a ditch or contribute to an accident involving other vehicles, says Carpenter, who has seen his share of spin-outs and accidents while driving a plow for VDOT. In Rapppahannock County, snow-plow operator David Clanagan says a big problem is vehicles parked along the road. “If drivers would just park their vehicles in driveways or somewhere off the road it would save us time and let us plow more road surface,” he says. Clanagan, works out of the Washington area headquarters. He plows Route 522 up to Chester Gap and roads in the Chester Gap community. Maintenance superintendent Jamie Glass says the best the public can do when snow hits is - “stay home... That would help us a whole lot. That would take care of a whole lot of problems.” he said. Interstate, arterial primary and extremely high-traffic volume secondary roads top the snow and ice control priority list. In the Culpeper district this priority cateogy includes 1-64 and 1-66, Route 29, 15, 17,211 and 522. Medium-service primaries such as Route 231 and high-volume secondary roads make up the second priority tier. This tier requires removal of ice or snow, or making applications of abrasives “to make travel with chains unnecessary as soon as possible, and within 24 hours after the storm ends.” The third level includes low-service primary roads, remaining highservice secondary routes and subdivision streets. These roads “should be plowed as soon as possible and withing 24 hours after the storm ends.” A fourth and final priority status is given all other routes. These roads “should be made passable with the use of chains as soon as possible, and within 48 hours after the storm ends.” DeBergh Wins RMA Honors Robb DeBergh was placed on the president’s list at Randolph-Macon Academy in Front Royal for the first nine-week grading period. DeBergh, an eighth grader, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James DeBergh, Jr. of Washington. To qualify for the presidenf s list, a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.60 or above at the academy. NOTICE: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Due to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission's tabling of proposed amendments to the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance regarding Field Parties, the Board of Supervisors will reschedule the proposed public hearing on same from Monday, December 6, 1993 to Monday, January 3, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. By Order Of: John W. McCarthy County Administrator CHOOSE & CUT A BEAUTIFUL WHITE PINE Christmas Tree at Moose Hill Farm, Slate Mills Complimentary hot cider and cookies. Thousands of carefully ' shaped trees to choose from. Directions! From Warrenton Rt. 211 west to Sperryville, Rt. 522 south to Woodville, right on Rt. 618 continue straight ahead at intersection of Rt. 607, 5 miles to Moose Hill Farm on right. Mention this ad and toe toill donate $5.00 per tree to local non-profit organization of your choice. OPEN WEEKENDS 9 AM UNTIL DARK Other Timet By Appointment 703-987-8271 Mary & Barney 0’Meara ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: MUSIC FESTIVALS OR SHOWS On Monday, January 3, 1993. at 7:00 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors proposes to consider a series of amendments to the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance which create additional standards for all applicants to obtain a permit for outdoor music festivals/shows. The complete text of the proposed amendments is available at the County Administration Office from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission shall consider the proposed amendments at thQir meeting of December 15, 1993, at 7:30 PM at the Courthouse in Washington, VA. All interested persons are invited to attend and to make comment. By Order Of John W. McCarthy County Administrator PetoftheWeek The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a Shepherd/hound, Hippity is a oneand-one-half-year-old (n) male, black and tan, has all shots, very playful and full of energy. • Sharpei/shepherd, Ginger is a two-year-old (s) female, has all shots, loves people but not cats. • Spaniel/cross, Granny is a nine-to-ten-year-old (s) female with all her shots, housebroken, loves to ride in a care, weighs about 40 pounds. • Aust Shepherd/cross, Jenny is a four-to-five-month-old female, very shy, multi colored. • Rotty/shepherd, George is a nine-to-ten-months-old (n) male with all his shots, likes kids and most other dogs, very playful. • Shepherd/cross, Sassy is a one-year-old (s) female, brindle and white, has all shots, full of energy, likes to play. • Cat, Emerald is a one-year- ; old (s) female, black long-haried, ; very pretty. 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 Clas- i sified Section of the Rappaha)t- ; nock News. To reach the lost and ; found registry, or the shelter, call 937-3283 or 937-3336. RLEP Elects Harris President Hunt Harris, a Rappahannock resident since 1978, was elected president of the Rappahannock League For Environmental Protection, last month. He succeeds Marc Malik. “I want to focus on RLEP’s role in supporting a balanced, sustainable community,” Harris said after his election by RLEP directors. The Huntly resident, who also serves as the county’s part-time community recycling coordinator, has been a tennis teaching pro at Chestnut Forks Tennis Club in Warrenton for the past six years. He is a familiar face on private and public courts all over Rappahannock and Fauquier counties, instructing tennis hopefuls. Harris, who has broad national and international environmental in terests and contacts, also serves on the board of directors of the Piedmont Environmental Council. The group’s other officers were retained in their positions for another year: Susan Babcock, vice president; Phil Irwin, treasurer; arui Judy Boykin, secretary. Linda Tarry, who edits RLEP’s newsletter, will also continue in her position. RLEP was founded in 1970 by former president Phil Irwin and others to oppose a Potomac Edison powerline. Although that effort was successful, attempts to stop a later powerline failed, and the group is currently working with residents opposing a planned. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative powerline. Local Cancer Group Succeeds By JINNIE RANEY Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The fall of 1993 was an exciting time for the Rappahannock Unit of the American Cancer Society. In October the Unit won a Gold Unit Award presented in Richmond recognizing our'1992-1993 fund-raising efforts. The Fashion Show pushed us way over our goal, and this year’s event was even better than last year’s by approximately $2,000. A support group for patients in remission was organized by Ester Settle. They now meet the second YORKS, WINESAP, STAYMANS, RED & GOLDEN DELICIOUS Also: Cider SELLING 7 DAYS A WEEK DIRECTIONS: 22 miles west of Warrenton, to Rt. 522, North at Massies Corner, 1/4 mile on left. Not Responsible for accidents 675-3201 (at shed) 703-675-3558 Real Estate !£? Eileen M. Day REALTOR NOW IS THE TINE The old saying goes: There Is no time like the present." When making the decision to move up to a larger or newer home, there is no better time than right now to put your home on the market. There are some wonderful opportunities to secure that home of your dreams right now at the right price. However, before you can seriously think about a new home, you have to do something about your present one. The best situation is to have your present home under contract or sold. Without the first event, the second event may be a difficult reality. By having the dollar figures in hand from the sale of your present home, you can better evaluate how much cash you'll have for a down payment and how much you can actually afford to pay for the new home. Coordinating the purchase and sale of two homes in a short time frame can be tricky. As your Realtor. I can guide you through the steps to produce a smooth sale as well as purchase. If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, the Clopton House. Washington, Va.. 22747. Phone 675-3033. Were here to help. Tuesday of every month. Interested person should contact Mrs. Settle at 675-3252. The “Dining Out” coupon booklets were so successful in 1993 that they are again being made available for 1994. These may be purchased after the first of December through Helen Smith at 937-4170. A special thank you to the Rappahannock res taurants which are participating in this worthwhile cause. The Rappahannock Unit looks forward to continued success in 1994. BLUE RIDGE S.I.D.S. SUPPORT GROOUP First Meeting Monday, December 6th at 7 pm Garrison House 15 Chester Street Front Royal For additional information call Lisa 703-636-3586 DON’T DRIVE TOO FAR < or ( PAY TOO MUCH ] for your a “VIRGINIA FINEST” $ Norway Spruce 6-8' ^ Christmas Tree. (j Choose and cut it at the } Yule Log Christmas Tree Farm a for $19 \ (Other fine Spruce and Pine for • $14.00) i Open: 9-5 on ji Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12 / Location: 4 Mi. east of Flint Hill on Rte. 637. | Directions from Warrenton: 5 mi. W on US d 211 to Rte. 688; Ron 688,8 mi. to Rte. 647; { Lon 64 7 4 mi. to Rte. 637; Ron 637 2 mi. to. ] farm. From other areas check map or call ’ (Home) 301*577-4316 or • (Farm) 703*364*2811 .* NOWON TUESDAY! r—n Front Royal Moose Lodge Doors open at 5:30 p.m. No Checks Please ;

| Community Calendar • Friday Dec. 3 j .Science Fair, Book Fair, and Buffet supper at Wakefield • Country Day School, Huntly starting 5:30p.m. ; “The Shepherds Play” and “The Three Kings’ Play”, Ki ; Theatre, 8p.m. (675-1616) | : J Saturday Dec. 4 | - Colonial Christmas, Washington • Christmas Bazaar at CCLC, 10a.m.-3p.m. (675-3237) I Shops open lla.m.-6p.m. J Guided tours of the town leaving from the Historical ! Society building on Gay Street every hour on the half hour from • , 11:30a.m. through 6:30 p.m. (The last tour is by candlelight) ; Colonial Dancing at the Town Hall - noon, 2p.m., 4p.m. { and 7p.m. } - Santa’s sleigh and pictures, Court House lawn - l-4p.m. ! _ Food vendors on Gay Street - l-4p.m. I 4-H Cloverbud Club members sell handmade tree ! ornaments and napkin rings at the Clopton House - l-4p.m. J Santa’s Bakeshop in the Town Hall - l-5p.m. ; Christmas Mart at the First Baptist Church - l-6p. m. • Wagon Tours, leaving from the Historical Society building -2-6p.m. , Strolling Carolers - 4-6p.m. “The Shepherds’ Play,” at Ki Theatre - 5p.m. Christmas dinner, Washington Fire Hall - 6-8p.m. (675, 3615) ' . . “The Three Kings’ Play” at Ki Theatre - 8p.m. , . Spaghetti Dinner at Amissville Fire Hall - 5-8p.m. « Rappahannock Soccer League Banquet at RCES - 6p.m. ] Sunday Dec. 5 -■ Colonial Christmas, Washington Christmas Bazaar at Spring Mountain School, 1 la. m. - : 4p.m. (675-1458) Shops Open lla.m.-6p.m. Guided tours of the town every hour on the half hour from ‘ 12:30 until 5:30p.m. (The last tour is by candlelight.) Food vendors on Gay Street - l-4p.m. Santa’s sleigh and pictures, Court House lawn - l-4p.m. Santa’s Bakeshop in the Town Hall - l-5p.m. * “ Colonial Dancing at the Town Hall-2 and 4p.m. Christmas Mart at the First Baptist Church - 2-6p. m. ; Wagon tours- 2-6p.m. First Baptist Church Choir - 2-6p.m. “The Three Kings’ Play” at Ki Theatre - 3p.m. “The Shepherds’ Play” at Ki Theatre -5p.m. Bonfire-6:15p.m. Pot-luck supper at the Fire Hall 6:30 The Muppets Christmas Carol, movie at the Theatre - 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 10 Christmas the World Over, at the library, 8p.m. Saturday Dec. 18 * Breakfast Buffet, Washington Fire Hall (675-3615) ANTIQUE SALE —Gift Items— Saturday, Dec. 4 10 a.m. Business 211, Washington, VA across from firehaU THE ATTIC FANTIC BINGO Monday JACKPOT *1000 CASH GUARANTEE Cookie Jar ‘900 Plus, Monday, Dec. 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The vote was 6-2 in favor of the Virginia Jockey Club’s request to operate a track and equestrian sports complex, yet the five-member, governor-appointed Virignia Racing Commission ultimately will decide the fate of the Prince William site — and four other locations proposed by five other applicants for the license. The Prince William supervisors endured more than four hours of testimony by 105 proponents and critics of the intended 640-acre track and equestrian sports complex, before deciding in the track applicant’s favor well past the stroke of midnight. Those in opposition to the project attempted to set the tone early, marching with “Down with Dominion Downs” posters outside the McCoart Building before the public hearing, and wearing t-shirts or stickers protesting the facility. Opponents vented their fears about the site’s water and sewer needs, parking, traffic, crime and on the possible impact on area schools and other services. Haymarket resident Isabelle Washington said the proposal “has nothing to offer but problems. And we have enough problems without a race track.” And despite defeat at the county level, the opposition seems unwilling to give up its efforts. “We plan to keep pursuing this. It is clear that this site has a substantial amount of controversy,” said Larry Roberts, chairman of the Haymarket-based Citizens Concerned About the Race Track, following the supervisors’ vote. “This is the battle, not the war. "Racing in Virginia is fine, but we think this site has a number of major flaws. It isn’t a good place to put a race track,” he said. Roberts said that Concerned Citizens About the Race Track will take their objections to the Virginia Racing Commission when it holds public hearings, slated to begin late this month or early next year. In recent monthly meetings, the Racing Commission has debated the merits of making site visits and holding its own public hearings in December. A decision has been stalled by the commission vacancy caused by the September resignation of former lieutenant-governor I’red Pollard. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder is expected to name a replacement soon. Last week’s Prince William vote CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE at Jubalea in Beautiful Rappahannock County DOUGLAS FIR WHITE PIMES . s25.00 (tax incl.) ,s16.00 (tax incl.) WEEKENDS IN DECEMBER 9:00AM-4:00PM (other days by appointment) Route 618 off 231-5 miles south of Sperryville or turn west on Route 618 from Route 522 at Woodville and follow signs Call Sharon or Sean Kilpatrick 987-8252. For information or appointment. Storewide Inventory 2 DAYS ONLY All Inventory Reduced 10% - 50% Come see our exdting new selection of diamonds, colorful gemstones and 14K gold mountings. OWN A MASTERPIECE. Saturday, December 4,9:30 - 8p.m. Sunday, December 5,12:00 - 4p.m. FINE JEWELRY 218 East Main Street, Downtown Front Royc 703-636-2935 was a critical one for the Virginia Jockey Club, headed by Middleburg developer Jim Wilson, and eliminated a significant local hurdle prior to the Racing Commission’s intense examination of applications, set to begin in January. The commission is expected to conclude that study, and grant a license early next year. Critics and supporters turned out in nearly equal numbers at last Tuesday’s meeting. Track advocates pointed out that the complex would stimulate an important but stagnant Virginia industry, create jobs and pave the way to preserving farms. “People talk about supporting jobs, I’m asking you to support people who are here, an industry that is hurting very badly — veterinarians, farriers, stable operators, people who build barns, people who take care of horses, people who sell tack and supplies,” Fauquier resident Richard Gargagliano told the board. “To support the rural character of this area, you have to support the horse,” he added. If it’s granted a license from the Virginia Racing Commission, the group plans to open the Haymarket track and equestrian facility in 1996v;. ■ j j Holiday Tours Planned Surrounding areas are gearing up for special Christmas tours and celebrations also. Morven Park near Leesburg is open for holiday tours from Dec. 3 through Dec 12. The Morven Park Carriage Collection will be included with the purchase of Christmas tickets. Morven Park, a 1,200-acre estate west of Leesburg was the home of Thomas Swann a 19th-century Maryland governor and former 20th century Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis. Tours of the house and carriage collection are from noon until 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Children under 12 will be admitted free of charge. Morven park is operated by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation Inc. Middleburg is hosting hunt-country Christmas tours Saturday and Sunday Dec. 11 and 12. Glen Ora, the former home of President John F. Kennedy and his wife, is one of six stops included on the tour. Sporting Life Stable at Huff Farm is another stop. It is home to the thoroughbred horses raised by breeder and race organizer Carol Holden and radio personality and former Redshkins middle linebacker Sam Huff. The original mansion at Notre Dame Academy is another stop on the tour as is a home outside town on property granted to the town’s founder Col. Leven Powell. Two of Middleburg’s oldest townhouses complete the six stops. A portion of the proceeds from the tour will be used for Middleburg preservation and beautification projects. In town, visitors will have an opportunity to taste wines from Middleburg’s three vineyards and to hear stolling carollers. The homes will be open generally from noon to 7 p.m. both days, but Sporting Life Stable and Notre Dame Academy will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on both days. Glen Ora will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 4-7 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 per person, $8 in advance. Children 12 and under are admitted free. 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Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher LOU HATTER Executive Editor JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President SHARON KILPATRICK Editor BARBARA C. WAYLAND ANN BROWN a#ner" Manager Account Executive To Subscribe Phone 703-675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 a year elsewhere in the United States BACK COPIES: Recent 3 months, 50c - Older copies to I960, $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. The Audit Bureau WEDNESDAY, December 1, 1993 Phones We urge everyone who has received a survey form from Centel on the proposed increase in basic telephone service charges to be able to call Culpeper numbers to vote “yes.” Although the amount, $4.48, to increase the basic rate to $12.93 plus various taxes and other charges seems steep, we feel it will be a useful first step to bringing a sensible resolution to the telephone problems of this county where many residents cannot call their county offices. While it hardly seems fair that Washington and Flint Hill telephone customers should pay a higher basic service charge for the same calling area as Sperryville, it seems to be the result of higher costs associated with Centel when compared to C&P. It would be better if the people on the 675 telephone exchange could vote only on the increased costs to call people who actually live in Rappahannock County. However the ancient history of how telephone lines were laid in the county seems to get into the way. Rappahannock residences and commercial buildings have been assigned 937 and 547 telephone numbers. Although some of these structures are less that three miles from Washington and many more miles from Culpeper, C&P classifies these as Culpeper numbers. Thus the change in rates is to reach all Culpeper numbers. The next step will be to petition to have 636 and 635 telephone exchanges included in the 675 calling area. That will require an additional increase in rates, but again will help give all Rappahannock county residents true access to their county government. * Colonial Christmas An enormous amount of effort and anguish have gone into preparations for this weekend’s Colonial Christmas celebration in Washington. We hope when all the dust has cleared Sunday evening, those involved will feel it has been worthwhile. The goal is not only to provide an enjoyable event for visitors, but also to provide an opportunity for residents of the town and county to have a way of launching the season that emphasizes the fun and spiritual aspects of Christmas over its commercial aspects. While there will be plenty of opportunities to spend money in town, much will be free, from pictures with Santa compliments of the Rappahannock Lions Club, to tours of the town in its Christmas finery, to the chance to sip mulled cider while watching the Colonial Dancers. Even those activities that cost money have a different flavor than the season’s mall shopping. Buying goodies baked and packaged by the employees of The Inn at Little Washington to help provide scholarships for high quality child care, purchasing tickets to see your neighbors enact ancient Nativity plays, searching for the perfect gift from vendors in a community parish hall, and sampling goodies from our renowned restaurants help remind us that this season and every season Rappahannock County is a very special place. YOU KNOW WHAT THIS WILL MEAN ? 7003 FOR ALL OF US// DISNEY THWE PARK MEANS 3000 JOBS FOR AREA RESIDENTS T Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan A freezing mist created this pattern on a vine at Panorama in the Shenandoah National Park last week. .etfers to tl » - ' ■ A-;' 'V iror Response To Growth Article To the Editor: In her article, “Is growth a threat?” (Rappahannock News, Nov. 10), Bonnie Price Lofton appears to suggest to Rappahannock County that we can have our growth and like it, too. I think her ideas call for a response. Mrs. Loton argues for well laid out communities with small shops where folks can walk everywhere. As I understand it, the master plan for the county already allows for this kind of development in the villages. She suggests that those who own large parcels of land should keep five acres and donate the rest to Conservation, or to public use. I suggest that if you own fifty acres in this county, you are, in effect, preserving it. And doesn’t the Shenandoah National Park provide enough public use space? Mrs. Lofton’s plan, as presented, would zone out farmers, and surely it is Rappahannocks’ very ruralness that we respond to and benefit from. Lastly, Mrs. Lofton calls the desire to limit growth in favor of quality of life “hypocrisy.” But it seems pretty straight-forward to me. I’d also call it responsible, realistic, and prudent. NANCY FORSYTH McBRIDE Sperryville Mr. Poe Speaks Out To the Editor: It has been said long ago, that a man who does not stand up for his country, his heritage, his good name and his pocketbook becomes somewhat less than a man. For 250 years, the Poes have paid their taxes, have done community service and to my knowledge, have never filled your jails nor taken your welfare. In other words, we are givers not takers. Today, I believe my heritage and my good name are being trampled upon by Rappahannock County. The public hearing about 911 Emergency System road naming did not come to me nor my family since I am not a subscriber of the newspaper in which the notice was published. The issue, at hand, is a 4.5 mile section of Poe’s Road, North of Rt. 647 to the entrance of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Settle’s farm “The Great Beyond.” Here Poe’s Road was closed to traffic some years ago for approximately 1/2 mile. However, Mr. Settle’s deed still states Poe’s Road as a west side boundary even though it was abandoned. I have spoken to the Settles, all five Supervisors, the County Administrator, and many others concerning the historical value of Poe’s Road. All are very much interested in the history of the road. William Poe was commissioned to build a Rolling Road in 1753 for delivery of tobacco to Falmouth for shipping. The Poes have never refused the call to duty. They have served in defending the country in the War of 1812, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I and World Warll. My grandfather John Lewis Poe and his brother Billy enlised in Com pany E. June 16, 1861 in Flint Hill walking from the homestead on Poe’s Road. The first battle they fought in was The First Battle of Manassas. His personal recollections of his part in the war are a part of our treasures of the past. Billy was wounded twice serving along side him. My brothers James E. and Melvin M. both served during World War II. James was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, taken prisoner by the Germans for the remainder of the war. Brother Melvin served under General Patton. I can take you to the grave of my great-great-grandfather and the name in today very legible on a field stone (early 1800’s). The graveyard is a short distance from the steel bridge that crosses the Jordan River on Poe’s Road, also my dear mother was baptized into the Christian Faith in the dead of winter just below this same bridge. My sister, Hazel Poe Sudduth, still owns the family homestead on the Rappahannock River. I hope you can see the high interest my family and the other Poes have in retaining the Poe name in this histroical area that bears so much of our heritage. Getting back to the controversy that prompted this letter. The Rappahannock County Supervisors adopted the 911 System. The 2 miles section of the road from Rt. 522 to the Settle property was never Poe’s Road nor do we now want it to be. The Settles have expressed to me that they do not want to destroy the heritage of the Poe family nor do we want to cause stress and hard feelings between those concerned. I believe Rappahannock County already has far too much bickering, friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor. I believe we can spend our time and energy more constructively. seldom does a governing body have the power and ability to please or satisfy all concerned but in this case it’s easy - Name the 2 mile section from Rt. 522 to Settle’s - Jericho Road and leave Poe’s Road as it has been for 240 years. I must apologize to Supervisors Gilkey for not being better informed about the meaning of a Rolling Road when I visited him. Remember, in times we are now discussing roads were nothing more than bridle paths. The pioneers who came to settle the land were required to deliver a thousand pounds of top leaf tobacco to the wharf at Falmouth near Fredericksburg to be loaded on ships for the British Crown. Thus a need for a road to roll hogs head to tobacco with ox or mule teams. I presented Mr. Gilkey with a “Family Tree” the day we conversed. I did not mention a Rawlings Road-there is no such road to my knowledge. If he had looked at the top left hand corner of that Tree he would have found Poe’s Road, formally called Rolling Road (as all Rolling Roads in that day were). After years of use, Poe’s Rolling Road was shortened to Poe’s Road. What has been mentioned in this letter has been researched and documentation is available. It has been said that there has not been much opposition to the renaming of Poe’s Road. The fifty member Historical Society has been against it since day one. There have been numerous letters written that support the Poe’s Road name remain unchanged. It’s ironic that the His torical Society has offices next door to the County Administrator’s Office. Who better to contact when considering the history of the county! Had they been asked up front, this may never have been an issue to be resolved. It is not too late-ASK!! I am asking and urging any and all of the Poes and their families to become involved today. I also ask the support of all other interested parties. Since the section of Poe’s Road we are discussing is within Chairman Gilkey’s District, he is the one to initiate this procedure. Please call or write him as soon as possible. It is my sincere hope that the Honorable Supervisors of Rappahannock County will consider what has been brought forth in this letter. If a public hearing is needed, so be it, notify us and we will be well represented. ROGER WILLIAM POE Hume Say 'No' To Cable To the Editor: Cable TV is coming to Rappahannock. What will this mean to this pleasant community and the children and adults who live here? To some parents it may mean a lot more work. Work? Yes. To those concerned parents who care about their children’s physical, moral and emotional growth, Cable TV in their home could cause a lot of work. As a mother of four young children, keeping my children from becoming couch potatoes who watch too match TV is a constant challenge. Because I care deeply about my children’s total development I encourage them to spend limited time watching TV so they can spend more time developing physically by being outside, playing basketball, for example. I also want them to develop their minds so I make sure their homework is completed and encourage them to read good books. And because I care about their moral development, too, I’ve been very concerned about some of the violent and promiscuous themes portrayed on standard TV. We discuss their program choices and strive to work together as a family to learn which shows are edifying and educational. It’s a big job my parents did not have to worry much about. And cable TV offers a whole new set of challenges to concerned parents. Senseless violence and illicit sex will be available round the clock-the kind of trash only avilable at seedly theatres in the lower end of town when we were kids. Parents will have to sift through a plethora of questionable viewing material to glean the good from pay-to-view TV. Now comes the real choice-how dominant a role will this new dimension in home “entertainment” play in our family life? What real impact unmonitored TV have on our children and community. Urban communities nationwide are experiencing unprecedented upswings in violent crimes, and many of the victims are women and children. Are folks in these communities reaping the natural consequences of unbridled airways? Increasingly researchers are linking behavioral problems to television. Well, welcome to Rappahannock County. Of course, many will argue about the “good” shows cable will offer. But the monthly expenses for cable may be spent in more productive ways by taking your children rollerskating or bowling or by buying them some new books. Others may say that I am trying to shelter my children. They’re right! My three-year-old will not see R-rated movies and neither will I for that matter. I don’t believe they are good for me, either. And I have better things to do. Like living life instead of observing is passively on a TV screen or reading a book I choose instead of watching a show selected by some cable program manager. Cable TV is here — competing with our family time, our reading time, our out-of-doors time, our quality time. Perhaps we should consider our options before we blindly but in: money spent on installation and monthly fees may not be the best investment for our families. Not only will it cost us money, but it will cost us a lot of work and worry, too — wondering what our children our putting into their precious minds. We can counteract the negativism of the “real world” — we can choose to turn away from Cable TV before it turns our nice community into another Nightmare on Elm Street. APRIL HEDDLESTON Sperryville Christmas Giving To the Editor: ! It’s Christmas time again. Jt’s time to stop the hustle-bustle of everyday events and to give “Thanks” for the blessings we have. Its also a special time for children everywhere, but because of cirrumstances beyond their control some children will not experience a happy Christmas. ! As a community project for the past three years Cadette Troop 402, Junior Troop 547 and Brownie Troop 929 will again decorate a Christmas tree at the Library that was donated by Fanning Baumgardner. Each year the Girl Scout decorate the tree not just with ornaments but with the tags for girls and boys from this county who will not have a very merry Christmas tags are supplied by Social Services. ; This year there are around; 25 tags for children on the tree, and they range from newborn to teenagers. These children are very appreciative of the gifts, and the parents are thankful because they feel despair over not being able to provide enough for their children. ; So if you feel it in your heart to share a little with someone less blessed or with a child that might not have a Christmas morning, please stop by the Rappahannock Library, and adopt a child for Christmas. Gifts must be taken to Social Services on Gay Street on or before Dec. 17 to insure delievery by the personnel. i As Girl Scouts of the Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council ;we proudly co-sponsor this event with the Rappahannock Library to better our community and the world for all the little children. ! . Thank you, God Bless and Mejry Christmas. > , SARAH BROWN Washington

Robb Reluctant to Depart From Race Many Democrats Want Alternate Candidate x By JOHN GOOLRICK U.S. Sen. Charles S. Robb is likely to come under increasing pressure from members of his own party to step aside rather than seek re! election next year. ; ; There is no indication what• soever Robb is prepared to heed ' such admonitions. That was evident when a group of prominent Democrats invited him to dinner in Northern Virginia recently and tried to give him the message that his political baggage may make re-election impossible. Vr According to reports, Robb brushed aside suggestions from this group of supporters—or former supporters—and put the brightest posable spin on his own chances for victory. ' I Z Ignoring reality, Robb said he will soon come up with a way to win back the votes of any wavering Virginians who look dimly upon allega‘tions of womanizing and party going ip the Virginia Beach area, and his role in the taping of a phone conversation of Governor L. Douglas Wilder, one which caused him to face a grand jury and narrowly escape indictment. :i - Large numbers of Democrats, still nursing wounds from their drubbing this year in races for governor and attomeyuy-general, are less than thrilled at the prospect of choosing between Robb and Wilder for the nomination since the 1993 election results were largely a repudiation of both by voters. And to make matters worse for Robb, some usually reliable sources are saying if he does decide to run again, it is practically inevitable that even more material regarding his lifestyle at Virginia Beach while governor, including attendance at parties where cocaine was used, will be made public. Virginia Through Both Barrels L J Robb has been trying desperately, if unsuccessfully, to put his personal life behind him and get voters to concentrate on his senatorial record as a moderate so-called “New Democrat.” He has largely voted down the line with President Clinton who has already endorsed him for re-election. However, the presidential stamp of approval is likely to do him little good in Virginia which appears to become more Republican with each passing election. It would be extraordinarily diffi cult for someone like Robb, who was once by far the state’s most popular politician, to recognize that much of his political base has eroded and throw in the towel. His instinct will be to try to recpature the popularity he once possessed and defeat probable GOP senatorial nominee Oliver North. It is possible for Robb to make a comeback and win another six-year term, but it would almost surely depend on no more smoking guns emerging in the form of further damaging information about his personal life. Considering all that has gone before, he cannot afford to have one more ounce of baggage. I don’t think Robb will opt out of the race even though Wilder is a gut fighter who is likely to come at him with bare knuckles. The nominating process itself may well render Robb unelectable even should he win the nomination. Growing numbers of state Democrats have no stomach for such a fight and would prefer to see some alternative choice to Robb and Wilder, someone like former Gov. Gerald Baliles. But for the moment their warnings to both Robb and Wilder seem to be falling on deaf ears. (Editor’s Note: John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman. Opinions expressed are his own.) Sen. Robb Supports NAFTA *’' In announcing his support for the North American Free Trade Agreemend, NAFTA, on Nov. 20, Sen Charles Robb said the treaty ^ Opens foreign markets to a Virginia economy that relies heavily on inter’ tiational trade. “Those who know me and have followed my career know I have always supported free trade abroad as a means of providing jobs to people here at home,” said Sen. Robb. “Tearing down the walls which ' separate our businesses from the growing markets next door allows an energetic and dynamic America to break free from the bonds of stagnation. > “I know many Americans fear businesses w’ill line up to rush south the moment this agreement is passed. But if those businesses wanted to go, they have gone already, or they’ll go in the future with or without NAFTA. NAFTA doesn’t make it easier to move production to Mexico. It just makes it easier to sell our products there.” American businesses currently pay an average of two and a half times more to import into Mexico than Mexican businesses pay to import to the United States, said Sen. Robb. Virginia’s exports to Mexico grew by 286 percent over the past four years, compared to a 63 percent increase in exports to the rest of the world. Virginia food exports to Mexico have increased by 1,300 percent in the past two years, he said. Sen. Robb said the vote was a difficult one, because of the fears ex pressed by Virginians who are afraid NAFTA will cause them to lose their jobs. “I share the sentiment of so many hardworking Virginians,” he said. “We need to create more jobs in this country. We need to create better jobs in this country. We need to insure that our children have more opportunity. “I share the basic goals of Virginians who oppose NAFTA. I just don’t share the conclusion that NAFTA will keep us from reaching those goals. “I believe NAFTA is central to America’s strategy to compete and win in today’s global economy. I am firmly convinced that the fears most often expressed are much more likely to come to pass if NAFTA is not ratified than if it is.” run Way lo ames Off jou win CJb s, videos and casseiies jou could jive {hem as jifis. Or, jou could leef> {hem jour self cfcrooje. W VIRGINIA LOTTERY Glances of getting a lonus win (o colled for movies and music are 1 in 6. To see an updated list of our latest releases, ask your lottery retailer for a new catalog. Bending A Few Rules Business Loan Program Expanded 5 * i i s» is i i | f-I ■■ Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder announced last week that the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) will expand it$ Loan Guaranty Program to assisj Virginia companies by raising the maximum guaranty amount $250,000. :» “The expansion of this prograiti allows more companies to access the financing they need to grow and succeed,” said Governor WUder. “The success of small to medium-sized companies is critical to the economic well-being of the Commonwealth.” The Loan Guaranty Program provides a 50 percent guaranty of a one-year revolving line of credit or a term loan of up to three years in deration, extended by a commercial bank. The increase in the maximum guaranty amount allows companies with larger credit needs, whicS otherwise might not have been abld to obtain financing, to utlize the proi gram. With the maximum guaranty amount previously limited to $150,000, the program was typically utilized by companies with credit needs of $300,000 or less. * Growing companies often do not meet current underwriting require! ments established by commercial banks because they lack adequate collateral or sufficient operating his* . tory. I By JAMES J. KILPATRICK Unhrenal Preu Vermont Royster of The Wall Street Journal, one of America’s all-time great editors, used to tell the story of a young reporter who covered a police lineup. The tale provides an opportunity for a few observations that will get me in trouble. It * seems a prostitute had robbed a man at gunpoint. Police rounded up the usual suspects, marshaled them behind a oneway glass, and asked the victim if he could identify his assailant. The fellow took one look at the third woman from the left. “That’s her!” he cried. The reporter quoted him just that way. Then a fastidious copy editor made a change. As the story appeared the next morning, the victim spoke the King’s English. “That is she!” he cried. The victim wasn’t the only one who was robbed. Readers also were robbed. They lost an accurate report, and they lost the whole flavor of the lineup. There are times, I submit, when fealty to supposed rules of grammar can be carried too far. It takes a sure but gentle hand to bend rules well. The trouble with some of Miss Thistlebottom’s Rules is that they often result in prose that is awkward, prissy and forced. Last January, Indiana’s new superintendent of public instruction addressed the state Senate. She amended the draft of a speech that a speechwriter had prepared for delivery. The draft read, “There is much that we can agree on.” Fearful of ending a sentence with a preposition - horrid thought! - Sup iutendent Reed made a change. There is much upon which we can agree,” she said. She stuck by the rule, the “much” smushed close to the “which,” and the sentence fell. The same slavish obedience could be seen in Washington state some months ago. A TV reporter was writing about a gentleman named Stein who had been booted out of a restaurant. Evidently this sort of thing had happened before. Said the reporter: “The Blue Shamrock may be the only place in town out of which Stein has not been kicked.” The sentence was grammatically pure, but I stumbled over the syntax. Would it have been better to write, “the only place in town that Stein hasn’t been kicked out of?” I think so, but it’s a judgement call. I write some pretty heavy stuff about the Supreme Court. It’s formal writing, and here I stick by the established rules. But not all writing is formal writing, and once a writer has mastered the rules, a writer must know when to bend them. As the ballad tells us, you got to know when to hold and know when to fold. Please, ma’am, allow us a little room to turn around in. COPYRIGHT 1993 UNIVERSAL PRESS LFCC Hosts ■ X-Mas Bazaar There will be a Christmas Bazaar at Lord Fairfax Community College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4. Over 100 tables of crafts and art will be exhibited. Santa will be present and a photo can be purchased to remember the event. Food and a stocking raffle will also be available. The event is sponsored by the Future Business Leaders of Lord Fairfax Community College. r—m i^noose oc mr Christmas Trees ,« Spring Hill Tree Farm^. Specializing in White Pines Wreaths Complementary Cookies and Cider^ 0p^ee fat ^^ctcOie*i% Grace & Jack Boehm 703-987-9414 ^ro.nV}yirrenton: Take 211 West for 25 miles. Look for Rappahannock High Schoo on left. Continue 74 mile to Route 622. 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The Disney Company is planning a theme park and residential and commercial projects for 3,000 acres near the interchange of 1-66 and U.S. 15 in Haymarket. Virginians, you need to know what this development will mean to your taxes, commuter traffic and the environment. How it will change forever what we prize most: our place in American History and our natural rural beauty. There are more responsible commercial locations in northern Virginia for a theme park. Disney needs to take a second look. Taxpayers Can you afford to finance road expansion, sewer lines and other infrastructure to develop Haymarket? It will cost you hundreds of millions of dollars while other essential projects go unfunded. Commuters Are you ready to face the increased gridlock on 1-66 and other roads? Residents & Property Owners Are you ready to sacrifice our area's rich American history and natural beauty to ever-expanding tourist sprawls like Orlando and Anaheim? Concerned Citizens Are you willing to accept increased pollution of our outstanding rural environment? There are better locations. There are better locations in northern Virginia for Disney's America theme park. Places with existing road networks, public transportation, water and sewer. Places that are easier to get to for people who need jobs. Disney needs to take a second look. Virginians need to know more about Disney's America theme park because it's wrong for Haymarket. For more information call (800) 341-2334 and take a second look. » * * * *4 A * » s * * » ** « » * * * ■ ■ * Haymarket is the Wrong Pla<e! (800) 341-2334 This message sponsored by concerned citizens and the Piedmont Environmental Council.

Volleyball Season Begins Girls Win Scrimmage Junior Varsity Has a Roush Start By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock New* Staff Writer The varsity volleyball team really strutted their stuff in a scrimmage against Warren County on November 23. “I was dumfounded. There was no mental breakdown in the first two games. I would have put them up against anyone,” said Coach Paul Paratore. “Our girls dominated. It gave them a lot of confidence to win those two games. We even used all the players in the second game, some with hardly any experience,” he said. 7 would have put them up against anyone/ — Coach Paratore Even though Rappahannock won the first two games, they played a third, and lost. But they really came out on that court with confidence, and it showed, Coach Paratore said. The junior varsity also played a scrimmage, but lost their two games. The team is really young and inexperienced, and there is a lot of room for improvement, their coach Emily Wingate said. “From the scrimmage we got to see what we need to work on,” she added. She is proud of her girls and has a lot of confidence that their season will be a productive and successful one. Rappahannock will play its first home game against Clarke County on Monday, Dec. 6. The next two games will be away, against Brentsville District on Dec. 9 and Strasburg on Dec. 13. This is Paul Paratore’s fourth year as the volleyball coach at RCHS, and he feels that this year’s varsity team members have the happiest and best attitude yet. “They like each other a lot. That is so important for volleyball,” he said. “In recent years, the top three teams in our district have been Page, Central and Strasburg. Rappahannock has been happy to be fourth in the last couple of years, but Rappahannock New-. Staff PhottVCindy Mahan Shannon Walters, left, has her opponent at a disadvantage. we hope to break into third place this year,” said Paratore. Coach Wingate played volleyball and basketball during her years at Emory and Henry College, and coached the girls’junior varsity basketball team this season. Members of this year’s varsity team are Laura McNear, Camilla Josephson, Stephany Dove, Sherry Shaw, Johanna Tole, Emmy Bailey, Amy Hathaway, Shannon Eastham, Shannon Walter, Jaimee Hammit, and Janet Hitt. The junior varsity roster includes Eliza Coon, Courtney Mills, Katy Paratore, Sarah Gentry, Kylene Wolfe, Angie Atkins, Nancy Gallegos, Fran Overdorf, Becky Gallegos' Amy Joback, and Sherri Lilian!. Coaches Paratore and Wingate hope to see a lot of fans at this season’s volleyball games. ' PRICES ARE # LOWER IN I WARRENTON Have to Be! THE RICK HUNT COMMITMENTS WE WILL MEET OR BEAT ANY BONA-FIDE DEAL FROM ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. •Price includes al factory incentives Does not indude taxes, tags and $99 processing fee or freight Sale ends December 8,1993. _ • • I Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Cindy Mahan Jeff Porter and Janies Roy battle for rebound while Eric Dunn, Ryan Welch and Bobby Settle await developments during alumni championship game. ML ( V Oldsters Victorious in Tournament „By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Alumni and friends were treated to a couple of cliff-hanging games at the high school Saturday night in the Fifth Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament. The team wearing yellow jerseys, made up of mostly older white guys, managed a one-point victory in the championship game over the team wearing white jerseys, made up of mostly younger black guys. However, it was Jeff Porter from the class of '85 who won the Most Valuable Player trophy for the winning team, and it was Richard Tribino from the class of ’87 whose three-point shot put the team in white jerseys up one point with eight seconds to go. Jeff Porter scored 29 points including two free throws in the closing seconds to pace the “yellow” team to its 85-84 victory. Bobby Settle class of ’69 had 16 points and Gary Leake class of'80 had 14. Walter Frye, class of ’87, was high scorer with 25 points for the “white” team, while Clarence Pendleton, the old man on the team from the class of ’84, had 22, and Eric Dunn from the class of’89 had 20. In presenting the trophy to Mr. Porter, Mr. Leake noted that the trophy was being presented in memory of Jennifer Wines, a member of the class of ’91, who died Nov. 20 in an automobile accident. Miss Wines was a former cheerleader and softball player. Mr. Leake also said the tournament had raised nearly $800 for the athletic fund. It is the fund’s major fundraiser for the year. In the earlier “consolation” game Saturday night the team in green jerseys defeated the team in blue 9186. Paul Hitt from the class of '91 paced the team in scoring with 23 points while Tommy Jenkins from the class of ’86 scored 13. For the “blue" team Mike Payne from the class of ’89 scored 23 points and Kevin Joliffe from the class of '93 scored 20. The score of the game seesawed back in forth and was tied many times. The “green" team was ahead 56-55 at the end of the half and behind 66-69 at the end of the third quarter. Goals by Tommy Jenkins and Paul Hitt cinched the victory in the closing moments of the game. A key to the championship team's strategy was holding Eric Dunn's score down. In Friday night’s game he had 31 points when the “white" team defeated the “green” team 91-79. Walter Frye added 19 points, and Clarence Pendleton added another 18. Michael Ray Williams from the class of ’93 added 14. In their losing effort Tommy Jenkins had 21 points for the “green” team, Tom Sisk from the class of ’84 had 13, and Bill Atkins from the class of '90 had 12. In the other Friday night semi-final the “yellow” team advanced by defeating the “blue" team 72-60. In that game Butch Foster, class of ’88 had 20 i>ttints. Jeff Porter had 15, and Gary Leake had 14. For the "blue" team Mike Payne had 16, and Kevin Joliffe added 15. AT KOONS OF • -;v-; 3NTIAC GRAND SE SEDAN I» KoanaofManaaua 710S Sudtoy Road Manaaaat,VA 1994 GMC SONG PICKUP w Not one, not TWO, BUT EVERY NEW HONDA ON OUR LOT HAS THE OFFICIAL FACTORY INVOICE I POSTED IN THE S WINDOW! YOU 1 SEE WHAT WE I PAID - THEN TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY! NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED! ITS A NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS. AND KOONS OF MANASSAS IS THE ONLY DEALER IN THIS AREA! 1994 OLDS 88 SPECIAL ^^ERITIONiSEDAnS * KooraotMaoMH* 7106 Sully Hold IT’S NOT THEIR PRICE... IT’S NOT OUR PRICE... ITS YOU SAVE TIME... YOU SAVE MONEY... 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fTrain Whistles' Chronicles *ta* In-Depth History of The Plains re. -»• By LAUREL SCOTT £ Rappahannock New* Staff Writer - As fast-paced as any good novel and twice as interesting (because it’s Cruel), Train Whistles and Hunting Homs: The History of The Plains, Virginia (116 pages, $18.95 from the Piedmont Press, Warrenton, Virginia, 1993) is an altogether delight0)1 read and a “must-have” for Christmas. * Thanks to the sponsorship of Arthur W. Arundel, a major benefactor Sf The Plains, D’Anne Evans and lochl historian John K. Gott have jpined forces to chronicle the life and lore of this charming Virginia foxhunting and farming village. Z. You don’t have to be a history Cuff to marvel at Gott’s in-depth research or to enjoy Evans’ captivatSg style. Though jam-packed with cts and figures, the narrative flows Smoothly and never lacks the human touch. * The book begins with a geological primer on this picturesque mountain plain and its subsequent settlement via land grants. “ The histories of such venerable focal houses as “Western View” and “Montrose” play an important part r in these early chapters; their tales are well-told, right down to the architectural details. Founding families, too, merit special sections in this book; represented are the Fosters of Glenville, the Turners of Kinloch and the Beverleys of Avenel. The coming of the railroad in the 1850s marked the beginning of great growth in The Plains. With the advent of the Civil War, that growth was cut short and The Plains was transformed into a hotly-contested strategic- holding in the War Between the States. “The rail line through The Plains became a coveted prize almost continuosly fought over by Northern and Southern armies,” wrote Evans. “The First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 showed just how fast a railroad could turn the tide of a great battle.” The book is laced with vibrant contemporary accounts of the hardship and anxiety that befell the residents of The Plains during the war years. A Turner family story of involvement with Confederate Captain John Mosby’s guerilla brigade is particularly touching. No sooner had area residents re covered from the war than they were subjected to a second Yankee invasion — this one infinitely more beneficial. Formed by four wealthy New Yorkers, the Orange County Hunt Club took up residence here circa 1903, changing the face of The Plains forever. The wealth they brought to the area improved the character of the countryside considerably, creating new jobs and thrusting the tiny village into the national sporting spotlight. And who can recall the days when the old Bolte house, near the center of town, harbored a ring of prostitutes? When Arundel undertook his massive project to clean up The Plains in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he bought and closed down the derelict house. It was a move that he wryly noted did not win him “any popularity contest” with some of his friends in Warrenton and Middleburg. No dry tome, this. As usual with a great piece of research lovingly written, Train Whistles and Hunting Homs leaves you thirsty for more. Light a fire, pull up a chair, and enjoy. Rappahannock News Staff Photo/Sharon Kilpatrick Vfarcy Lynn displays her winning children’s book. MANASSAS HYUNDAI UNVEILS /— A Domestic Savings Plan EXCEL SAVE sr 300000 • Large Selection of '93 Close-Outs Heavily Discounted ELANTRA • We Need f Your Trade SCOUPE • No Payments ^ Until jjmi March '94 (With approved credit) SONATA • No Cost** Value Care Service MANASSAS HYUNDAI Just Off Highway 66, Route 234 Exit 8846 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, Virginia (703) 361-1400 f2,000 Factory Rebate plus 11,000 dealer savings on Sonata Salaried Sales Staff • A ward Winning Service ►Phones From Page A-l miles from the county seat in Washington and call them Culpeper numbers. The basic charge for a 675-exchange number is $8.45. To this is added $2 to bring in E-911, 10 cents for the Virginia relay center that provides service for the blind or hearing impaired, a $8.50 federal subscriber line charge, and $3.11 worth of federal state and local taxes. Those who live a distance from the Centel office in Washington pay more as do those with touch tone phones or contracts for inside the house line maintenance. The basic charge for 987-exchange numbers in the Sperryville area is $11.57 before all of that is added. An additional $1.94 for those living a distance from Sperryville will be dropped with the December billing, Mr. Brown said. Those with 987-exchange numbers can call Culpeper and Washington but cannot call the Madison exchanges that those with Culpeper numbers can call. Mr. Brown said that the basic rate for those with 937-exchange numbers is $10.89 before the extra charges are added. This is less than the Sperryville rate, he said, because although people with those numbers can call more numbers, it is considered a more compact area and thus is in rate group 3 rather than rate group 4 like Sperryville. Mr. Wilkins considers that an outrage. If the plan goes through, 675-exchange customers will be paying more than 987-exchange customers for the same toll-free service area, and probably 937-exchange and other Culpeper customers will still be paying less for a much larger free-dialing area. Even though this seems unfair, he is still hoping the increase will be approved because with a teen-aged son wanting to call friends with 937exchange numbers, he is certain it will lower his phone bill. —By Sharon Kilpatrick Marshall Facility Will Add Nursing Home Beds Marshall Manor administrator James D. Baxendale, Ph.D. has announced plans for the facility to add a 16-bed nursing home. According to Baxendale, the facility submitted an application in March for a Certificate of Public Need for the subject. As a life-care facility, Marshall Manor operates under the concept of continuing care which recognizes the needs of the elderly as varying along a continuum from active residence to increasing health care needs. Life-care communities should contain one nursing home bed for every three or four residential beds. Marshall Manor currently operates 96 total beds. Following public hearings on the application and a complete review of the circumstances, the Northern Virginia Health Systems Agency and the staff of the Office of Resource Development of the Virginia Department of Health unanimously recommended approval of the request. The new unit should be ready for occupancy by March 1994. Lynn Wins In Contest * By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock N*w» StaffWriter Marcy Lynn of Washington; found out last month that her book; Mr. R.H. Snoolyridge and theT Search for Sastrid Berries won fourth place in the National Written;; and Illustrated by... Awards Con-' test for students 14-19. The contest was sponsored by Landmark Edi-■ tions of Kansas City, Mo. * Miss Lynn a sophomore at the; College of Notre Dame of Maryland ; in Baltimore majoring in fine arts.She actually began work on the book' as a senior at Wakefield, and it was! included in that year’s Talisman, the school’s prize winning literary mag-; azine, as an insert. * She said her mother Pamela.; Lynn saw entry blanks for the contest at a Front Royal bookstore and; encouraged her to enter the contest. * She added to the book, some test but ■' mostly intricate colored illustrations 1 of the animal characters, for the con-1 test. ; There were over 7,000 entries in; the contest, which has three divi-< sions by age-group. The first place 1 winners in each age group will be; published by Landmark, which may; also publish other entries. » ■ •; The contest rules required thatthe book appear as it would if pub-! lished. Miss Lynn made a hardback: cover using canvas and cardboard.; The book also has a jacket with the author’s photograph and brief biography. The book is sewn together, and ’ the illustrations were drawn on the ; actual pages because Miss Lynn was ; not sure how to reproduce them. She - said she got help from Sister Vencent Brothers, a graphics designer on the Notre Dame faculty, in using, Macintosh software for the text. Miss Lynn said her goal is to« write and illustrate children’s books. 1 If Landmark does not publish her; entry, she intends to find out how to; go about submitting it to another*; publisher. I * *£ 4 i, Safety Checklist f Offered Deadly fires increase dramatically during the holiday season^ bringing disaster instead of joy tq many Virginians. The real tragedy is that most of these fires can be prevented. The Virginia Department of Emergency Services offers the fol-; lowing checklist to help you and your1 family enjoy a happy and safe holu day season. Christmas Trees: • A live tree should be bought as fresh as possible. Hold the tree, upright and thump the base on theground a few times; if the needles fall off, the tree has begun to dry. ~ • Before you mount your tree in a stand, cut an inch or two off the bottom so it will absorb water more easily. • Always keep the base of the tree in water and check it daily. •'* • Place your tree away from fireplaces, radiators, and other sources of heat. • Dispose of your tree soon aftei* the holidays, before it drys out.-; Don’t burn you tree indoors in a fireplace or wood stove. • If you buy an artificial tree, be sure it is flame-resistant. Remember, these trees only resist fire; ultimately they will burn. . Decorative Lights: • Plug your electrical decorations into Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) to help prevent electrocution. A child died in Virginia last year when she placed a decorative light into her mouth and was electrocuted. A GFCI unit can prevent such accidents. These units can be; purchased at most hardware stores. • • Don’t overload your outlets and circuits. Don’t place cords under rugs or furniture. • If you use the same lights year, after year, check them carefully and -repair or replace those with worn or . frayed cords. • Never put lights on a metallic; tree. Use a spotlight instead. ' • If decorations are used in windows, place them away from cur-: tains or other flammable material, * • Unplug all lights when you” leave or go to bed. Candles: ’; • Candles , should be carefully* placed and never left unattended. r • Never use candles near ever*! green trees, or other flammable objects such as curtains, wrapping paper, etc. Correction 4 The Letter to the Editor Nov. 10, from Mrs. Katherine Riley in reference to Poe’s Road should have reat£ “I am eighty years old” instead of eight years old. The Rappahannock; News regrets the error.

Students Say School Here Is Very Different Maike Fruehling Camilla Josephson By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News SUIT Writer Thomas Schulze lives in Stralsund, Germany, in what used to be East Germany. Only very recently has he been allowed to even visit another country, let alone be an exchange student for an entire year. When a representative from Youth For Understanding, the agency which places exchange students overseas, visited Thomas’s school, he applied immediately. He was told that only one out of approximately 100 applicants would be chosen, but he didn’t let that discourage him. “I was so happy when they chose me,” he said. Because Thomas’s mother has only been able to dream about travelling during most of her life, she is especially happy that Thomas was able to come to the United States. Thomas’s favorite class is U.S. History. “I have Mr. Flincham for U.S. History. He is great. You can tell he is really interested in the subject,” said Thomas. “The teachers and students here seem a lot friendlier than in Germany,” he added. School in Thomas’s hometown begins at 7 a.m. Each class lasts for 45 minutes, and the school day ends at 1:30. Lunch is not served, but the students get two breaks and they can leave the school grounds. Stralsund is a coastal town on the Baltic Sea. The resort island of Rugen is just a short ride away. Sailing is a very popular sport, and Thomas does a lot of sailing. When East Germany was still in existence, the sailing clubs were free, but now the dues run about $100 a year. “The clubs are very competitive,” said Thomas. Sports are not connected with schools; they are separate clubs. Thomas worries that he might have trouble finding a job in his town when he is finished with school. He says that there are plenty of places to spend money now\ but it is harder to get the money. There was a boat building business in Stralsund and the boats were sold to the Russians. “Now they have to try to sell the boats somewhere else,” he said. “Supermarkets are being built, and small stores are having a hard time,” he added. Thomas claims the food here is a lot different. One of his favorite foods is hamburgers. “If you tried to order a hamburger in a nice restaurant in my country, they w'ould laugh at you,” he said. Thomas is staying with John and Barbara Jamieson of Sperry ville. “I thought that nothing could be more beautiful than Sweden, but the fall here was more beautiful,” said Camilla Josephson, a YFU exchange student from Karlstad, Sweden. She admits that there are not as many trees in Sweden as there are here. Camilla recently visited relatives in Michigan with her YFU host family, the Von Fanges of Woodville. Michigan reminds her of Sweden. The weather is similar, and there are plenty of lakes. She sometimes visits her grandparents in northern Sweden, the land of the midnight sun. “We ski there in shorts and bathing suits,” she said. Camilla will be joining the Von Fange family for a ski trip to Snowshoe in the near future. In Swedish schools, every day is different. Classes usually have between 21 and 30 students, and the same students are together for three years. “Beginning in the tenth grade, you can choose which school you want to go to in order to concentrate on a specific subject,” Camilla said. As with the other exchange students, her year here does not count toward graduation in her own country. Camilla is a junior here, but will have two more years to complete upon her return to Sweden. Sports are not a part of the school system in Sweden. Camilla dances jazz, ballet, and plays soccer. She ran cross-country with the RCHS team this fall, and is presently on the varsity volleyball team. When the cross-country team ran at Virginia Tech in the fall. Camilla was very impressed with the school. She is thinking of applying there for • college. “The school food here is very, very different. My mom here cooks a lot of food that I really like,” said Camilla. “In Sweden, my grandfathers hunt elk and give a lot to my family. We eat a lot of elk meat, fish and reindeer,” said Camilla. Asked how she likes Rappahannock County, Maike Fruehling of Hamburg, Germany, replied, “It is just great. I really like it. It is totally flat around Hamburg. In the morning when I wake up here I can see the mountains.” Maike is a junior at RCHS, and is spending her year with the Darby family in Woodville. She takes horseback riding lessons twice a week from Sherry Hamill-Huff, and has visited Richmond, Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, and Alexandria. She attends church with the Thomas Schulze Darbys in Warrenton. “Kids here are very open and warm,” said Maike. She really enjoys all of her classes, three of which are French, English and Spanish. Both of Maike’s parents teach English and French. She wants to study languages in college, and may become a translator. Students attend school for 13 years in Hamburg, so Maike will have three more to complete when she gets home. School hours run from 8 a.m. to 1:30, and no lunch is served at school. They have 13 different subjects a week and every day’s schedule is different. Maike believes that school in Germany is harder than here. “We have a different system of teaching. There is al ways a discussion in the class and our grade is based a lot on classroom discussions,” she said. Maike is corresponding with 20 friends and family members while she is here, so she has plenty to keep her occupied after she finishes her homework. These students will spend almost a year with their American host families. Pat and Dick Helmer of Castleton work with local host parents to place exchange students for Youth For Understanding. For several years exchange students, usually juniors or seniors have enriched their lives by spending a year in Rappahannock County. They have also enriched the lives of their host families. With Alzheimer's Disease, Diagnosis Is Difficult Forgetting where you put your keys is normal. Forgetting that your keys start your car is not normal and could be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, many people wrongly assume that memory loss, decline in mental abilities, disorientation and even bizarre behavior are a normal part of the aging process. They actually may be symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, requiring a physician’s assessment and care. “Unfortunately, many people fail to recognize the signs that something’s not right, possibly because symptoms may develop gradually, or they do not see a physician even when they know something’s wrong,” said Stuart Roth, chairman of the association. One in three American adults says they know someone with Alzheimer’s disease and one in 10 says a relative has it, according to a Gallup poll conducted for the association this year. Although the disease is more common after age 60, physicians are reporting an increase of ‘early onset’ cases-people of in their forties and fifties. “While there is no known cause or cure for Alzheiver’s disease, there is a lot that can be done to help the patient and family once a diagnosis of ‘possible Alzheiner’s’ is made," said Roth. “We owe it to patients to provide the kind of care they need. The first step is understanding Alzheiner's disease." In Virginia, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission, with member from professional organizations, state agencies and the Alzheimer’s Association, is actively working to improve services available for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association has developed a checklist to help identify early warning signs of dementia. People who know someone who exhibits these symptoms or experiences the symptoms themselves should see a physician. The Alzheiner’s Association is a national, non-profit organization with over 200 chapters across the United States dedicated to providing support, education and assistance to patients, families and their caregivers. To located the chapter nearest you contact 1-800-272-3900. 1 Rappahannock News Staff Photos/ Cindy Mahan Darken Moore sits in front of the new shop location. Beauty Box To Relocate Shop Goes to Back Building By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer “I was really happy to know I had a space,” said Darlene Moore of the Beauty Box. Her business is located in the back of the building which will soon be renovated by owners Patrick O’Connell and Reinhardt Lynch who also own The Inn at Little Washington. The new Washington Post Office space will be where her beauty shop is now. The owners have offered Mrs. Moore a permanent space in a building at the far end of the parking lot behind the building she is in now. There is a dental office in one half, an apartment upstairs, and an apartment downstairs where her new shop will be located. Mrs. Moore hasn’t been able to see the new space yet, and rent has not been discussed, but she is looking forward to getting settled in and doing some decorating. Her present lease runs through January 31, 1994. Myrtle Falls of Woodville, a customer at the Beauty Box since 1979, said, “She knows what my hair will do and what to do with it. It would be like going to a new doctor if I had to change hairdressers. As long as Darlene moves anywhere near here, I will continue to come.” Mrs. Falls is not alone. The Beauty Box has many customers who faithfully come every week for an appointment. Mrs. Moore hopes they retain their loyalty in the new location, and she they believes they will because the new shop should be easier to park near and easier for the customers to get in and out without climbing stairs. She plans to make sure the new shop will have handicapped access. “I have a lot of elderly customers,” she said. The parking shouldn’t be much of a problem either, since the dentist’s office is open only two days a week. Mrs. Moore keeps a file card on every customer who has a hair color change or permanent so she can look back and tell the history of a customer’s hair. The Beauty Box has been in its present location since May, 1980. The original shop, which opened in May, 1976, wasm the building on Gay St. where Roger Batchelder’s office is now. Mrs. Moore is giving Myrtle Falls a permanent. Ski Coupons Again Offered The Virginia Division of Tourism and the Ski Virginia Association are again offering $20 bargain ski coupons for the 1993-94 ski season. During the past two winters, the discount coupons have proven to be so popular that the association is ex tending the length of the promotion this season. The coupons may be used during the following weeks: Dec. 20-24, Jan. 3-7, Feb. 28-March 4 and March 7 through the end of ski season.

County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 5 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m. with communion; Sperryville at lO'OO a m • and Willis Chapel at 8:45 a.m.. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendletion Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Worship Service 11:00 a. m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 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. Nethers Mill Lighthouse Weekly services at Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and a 5:30 p.m. on Sundays. The Rev. Charles Clinedinst, pastor, invites the public. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. . Morning Prayer 11:00 a.m. Service of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist with Bishop Matthews 4:30 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Sunday: Adult Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a. m. Quaker Meeting A Quaker meeting is held at Middle Street Gallery in Washington from 10 to 11 a.m. every Sunday. Flint Hill Pentecostal Pastor: Rev. Jack Campbell Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Wednesday: Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday: Men’s Prayer Service 6:00 p.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. On Holy Days at 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Assembly of God Interim Pastor: Joel L. Cress Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Young People 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Saturday: Prayer Meeting 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Family Worship Center Bible study is held at 7 pirn, on Wednesday at the old school building, Mt. Salem Avenue, Washington. Call 987-8014 for more information. All are welcome. Boston Welcomes Holiday Guestsj Mrs. Van Lagos acting as hostess motored to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Burke on Saturday when Mrs. Burke was honored with a party in observance of her birthday. Others attending and extending good wishes were Mrs. George Butler, Mrs. Elizabeth Deans, Mrs. Thomas Winkler and Mrs. Frank Duncan. This writer would like to send belated birthday wishes also. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church held their Thanksgiving service on Wednesday evening and this Sunday will be having an ordination service when Bill Duncan will be ordained as deacon. Sunday luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Freddie Butler were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Keithley of New Baltimore and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sims and family and Mrs. George Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy and family of Lynchburg spent the Thanksgiving holiday here with his mother Mrs. Goldie Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele. Michael and Christopher were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Meade in Culpeper. Other guests were Gary and Linda of Ruckersville and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jenkins of Brandy Station. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville and Harold Frazier of Culpeper were afternoon callers. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Jenkins spent the Thanksgiving holiday with Mrs. Jenkins’ parents in New York. Mrs. Edith Greene spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Richmond with her sister Mrs. Mildred Wehmas. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Heddleston, Jonathan, Chad, Joy and Brett were Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Simpson on Rt. 707. Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs, Mrs. George Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Thornhill were Thanksgiving Day luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Thornhill in Culpeper where they were met by other family members. En route home the Gibbs and Mrs. Butler were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Lee Butler, whose other guests were her mother, Mrs. Jean Murphy and daughters of Annandale. Mr. and Mrs. Chriss Hetzer and Sarah were guests Thanksgiving Day of Jay Chaffee, Mendy Tanksley and Ashley, Misty, Sara and Cody on “Elmwood Farm.” Happy birthday wishes go out to my aunt, Mrs. Katie Corbin who will celebrating her 94th today, Wednesday. She now resides at Culpeper Health Care Center but for many former years was a Boston native. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage had their children and families with them on Sunday for a Thanksgiving dinner. At the 4-H Achievement Program, held in November, four members of 4-H were awarded the Award of Excellence which is the highest award given by the Cul Washington Residents Celebrate Holiday With Family and Friends Mrs. Mary Updike returned to her home on Wedneday and is recuperating nicely after being a patient in Fauquier Hospital and Overlook Nursing Home in Warrenton for 10 days due to a broken hip. Thanksgiving holiday guests of Mrs. Mary Updike and Miss Phyliss Vemer were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jenkins and son R.J. of Suffolk. The community was sorry to • hear of the death of Mrs. Mary Lea, a former resident of Washington, our condolences to the family. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Lori Breining, Richie Eastham, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Frazier, Crystal and Kerri of Spotsylvania. Samantha Falls of Wood vile was a Wednesday overnight guest of her great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark. Miss Amanda Brown spent Friday with Mrs. Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo visited Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samantha and Robert in Woodville. Miss Melanie Moffett daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Moffett III is home on Thanksgiving vacation from Mary Washington College. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Moffett III, Miss Melanie Moffett and Mrs. It's a Girl! Mr. and Mrs. Alvin F. Henry of Washington are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Macy on Nov. 13 in Prince William Hospital. She weighed eight pounds and three ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Skinker of Marshall. Maternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Margie K. Skipp of Morrisville. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alvin F. Henry, Sr. of Mount Jackson. Sarah was welcomed home by her older brother, Jon William. Jean B. Moffett were Mr. and Mrs. Page Moffett and family of Leesburg and her mother Mrs. Raymond Fulmer of Souderton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington enjoyed Thanskgiving Day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Corrmell and family in Leesburg. Mrs. Virginia Lindstron and family members enjoyed Thanksgiving Day dinner at Dan’s Steak House near Luray. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey for Thanksgiving Day dinner were Mrs. Dorothy Ralls, Steve Ralls, Mrs. Alice Beahm, Miss Carolyn Beahm of Washington and Barrett Decker of Manassas and Mr. and Mrs. Ike L. Ralls and family of Linden. Mrs. Erma Jenkins and grandson Jeff Butler were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Butler in McLean. Mrs. Frances Eubank entertained with Thanksgiving Day dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Hitt of Boston, Ms. Betty Menefee and friend Bill of Manassas, Herndon Hudson, Mike Hudson and daughter Victoria. Saturday, Dec. 4 the Washington Baptist Church will be serving chilli, stew, soup and cornbread at the Zoning Office Porch from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. to benefit the church storage building fund. Have a good week and please call me when you have news for my column. peper program and we congratulate Chad Powers as he was one of the recipients. Chriss Powers won . an award ip Agriculture. • Mrs. Randy Sims and daughter, Amanda spent the Thanksgiving holidays with Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. * Thanksgiving Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier on Rt. 615 were Charles Whorton of Woodville,' Harold Frazier of Culpeper, Mii Alvin Atkins of Sperryville, Mr. 4rid Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jen: nifer and Ray Whorton. % Ms. Charlottee Gaines entertained with a Thanksgiving Day lul> cheon, having as guests Mr. • and Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Front Royal, Mrs. Clarence Jenkins, Mr; and Mrs. Bemie Jenkins, Tommy and Stewart Gaines, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Timbers and Shelley and Mrand Mrs. Randy Jenkins. Congratulations to Jeffery Miller, son of Mrs. Cheryl Clear who has recently been promoted to Marine Staff Sgt. while he is serving in Cherry Point, N.C. at the Marine Corps Air Station. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills and family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Brpgg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Refe^ gory and family and Mr. and Mri£ Daniel Peregory and family were supper guests on Thanksgiving Day of Mr. and Mrs. James Gheen, -in Mauertown. Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Virgie Peyton, who passed away on Wednesday. • 1 SHARE Taking Dec. Orders By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent , Edith Bridget (987-9214), Chairman for the S.H.A.R.E. Host Site at Washington Baptist Church, announced the sign-up dates for December. Each month the S.H.A.R.E. food basket contains $30-35 worth of groceries for which participants pay $15 and contribute two hours of service to their community. The S.H.A.R.E. Host Site at Washington Baptist Church invites all Rappahannock County residents to participant in S.H.A.R.E. in December. In order to do so, you myst have your money to Edith by Dec. 2-. The $15 needs to be in cash or food stamps. The Decmeber Delivery Day js.l p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Washington Baptist church. All participants should pick up their groceries at this time. Ms. Bridget also stated that donations of not more than $1 will be appreciated on Deliver Day to defer the cost of gas for the two men who drive each month to pick up the groceries. Note: Order and delivery dates are eariler than usual due to the Christmas holiday. ; 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 Friendly Ford Dealer 703-636-2901 RAYMOND B, KNEPP, R. 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Flint Hill Residents Enjoy Holiday B6cky Ricker of Huntly and Sallie Lillard spent Sunday in Madison and en route home had dinner at Country Cookin in Culpeper. -* • Miss Sallie Lillard spent Thanksgiving Day visiting relatives and friends in Franklin, W. Va. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cook, Rev. and Mrs. Claude Cook, Joyce Walker, Evelyn Walker and Bess Lassiter met in Chattanooga, Tenn. with Mr. and Mrs. Doug Walker and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cook and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kema and grandson for two nights and had Thanksgiving today. "■ Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Welch and girls, Emily and Katie had dinner at the Chesapeake Seafood House at Manassas on Saturday to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Welch. Spending Thanksgiving with Mrs. Mable Lillard were Danny Lillard and son, Dexter of N.C., Jimmy apd Betty Lillard of Manassas, Diane and Mike Dellinger and family of Reliance, Debra and Clark Moats and family of Front Royal, Christine Keller and family of Washington, Tommy and Linda Lillard of Dumfries and Stephen Lillard of Marshall. Johnny Vest and girls, Meredith and Leslie, Curtis Vest, Michael and Janet Vest, Leigh and Tony Gomez and Emily all of Virginia Beach spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Christine Vest and other friends and relatives in the area. Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson were guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Odie Herndon at Manassas. Mrs. Alice Pullen had as her Thanksgiving guests Mary Frances Bywaters, Mr. and Mrs. Dougie By waters and children, Angela, Matthew and Joshua and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and boys, Daniel and Todd. Guests over the Thanksgiving holiday of Mrs. Arland Welch at her home, Mountain View were Roger and Geneva Welch, Ryan and Courtney, Dan Vanderkoff, Dale and Debbie Welch, Garland Sealock, Pat Spears of Warrenton, Bobby Windle of Luray, Bill Welch and Elizabeth and Mr. and Mrs. Jermery Turnbull. Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard were Leon and Barbara Lillard, Amy and Allison Lillard of Broad Run, Thomas Williams, of Front Royal, Edith Graves of Luray, Wayne Graves of Remington and Mark and Diane Graves of Summerduck. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5 with communion. Sunday guests of Mrs. Alice Pullen were Cindy Sanders and Nathan and Mary Frances Bywaters. Birthday Highlights Sperryville News Miss Tiffany Anne Way land celebrated her first birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 23 with a dinner given at the home of her parents Billy and Barbara Wayland. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, Jr., Stacey and Amanda, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Pullen and Mr. and Mrs. Sean Knick, all of Washington, Wayne Knick and Elliott of Lexington, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox, Mrs. Kathryn A. Wayland and Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall Clark. Rhonda Clark of Front Royal was a Thanksgiving Day visitor oi her niece, Tiffany Wayland. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Pearl Dodson and son were Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Good, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Good and Dylan and Mr. and Mrs. Robby Tate, Megan and Wesley, all of Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vest, Johnny Best, Meredith and Leslie, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gomez, all of Virginia Beach. Also Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dodson and Matthews, Mrs. Allen Woodard and Justin and Mrs. Walter Jenkins and Ashley, all of Madison, David Dodson and Cody of — Xi ". __ . -___ Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Buracker, Neal Atkins, Dean Atkins and Mr. and Mrs. Netus Dodson, Netus Lee, John and Will. Guests in the Dodson home later in the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. James Hobie, Meredith and Kimberly and Kevin Moss. Ann Dwyer of Culpeper spent from Tuesday until Thursday with Mrs. Ethel Tyner and Miss Nellie Atkins. Mr. and Mrs. David Tyner of Palmyra were Saturday guests of Mrs. Tyner and Miss Atkins. Our sympathy is extended to sag h —Second Annual— u>v Country Christmas Shoppe at Sunset Hills Farm December 4 & 5 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ^ • Fresh potpourri • Centerpieces ‘ V • Custom designed baskets, “A Basket of Virginia's Finest”®. • Christmas flower arrangements, Wreaths, Sleighs, Swags, Dried Flower Wreaths • Fresh Flowers Gifts from $3.50 and up Light Refreshments U.S. 211 across from Rappahannock High School—watch for signs 703-987-8804 Ranny Aylor and family upon the passing of his brother, Herman H. “Buddy” Aylor on Sunday. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Baldwin and David were Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Pullen of Washington and Mrs. Thelma Jenkins and Angie. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko, Sara and Nadya were Christine Klatko and Rosemary Thacker, both of Alexandria, Sean Thacker and girlfriend Cheryl of Fredericksburg. Michelle Brancazio of Westlake, California spent the Thanksgiving week with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser. Others visiting in the Keyser home over the Thanksgiving holiday were Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keyser, Katie and David, Debbie Keyser and Josh Smallewood. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins were Wednesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins and Allen. The Sperryville United Methodist Church Sunday School class will present its annual Christmas play entitled “Listen to Christmas” at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12. The public is invited to attend. CHOOSE & CUT CHRISTMAS TREE FARM Pine, Spruce & Fir Trees U.S. 211 Between Washington, Va & Sperryville. Va. (Across From Rappahannock High School) Open Every Day Now Thru December 24 703-675-3371 or 703-987-9017 Mrs. Barbara Mandell of Portsmouth spent the Thanksgiving weekend in the Klise-Cumming home. Thanksgiving dinner guests of the Klises and Linnie Cummings was Mary G. Edmonds. Mrs. Eleanor Timmons and Katherine Riley and Jim Curtis were guests on Thanksgiving Day of Jack and Mary Curtis. Betty Holbik of Fairfax spent some time over the holiday with her son-in-law and daughter, Bryant and Holly Welch and girls, Emily and Katie. Also joining them on Thanksgiving Day "was Larry and Shelvy Welch. Meredith and Leslie Vest of Virginia Beach spent Friday and Saturday with Nikki Calisto. Ronnie Lillard of Warrenton spent Thanksgiving Day with his mother Mrs. Ethel Lillard. Also visiting were Jeff Lillard and Belinda Sexton of Front Royal. Jenny and Chucky Pregraves of Shenandoah Farms were Sunday guests of her mother, Ethel Lillard. Sperry ville United Methodist Church will have their Christmas Program at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 12. The program is entitled “Listen to Christmas.” COUNSELING MINISTRY ! J • Holistic Counseling for Individuals, Couples A Groups ■ • Alcoholism/Addiction A12 Step | Recovery • Career A Life Transitions • Personal A Spiritual Growth • Stress Reduction A Meditation • Sexuality A Spirituality • Retreats, Seminars, A Workshops • Sliding Scale Fee Roger F. Klinger, M.T.S. Barry Sultanoft MJ). Flint Hill, Virginia 1 703-636-1972 ! i Bleu Rock Inn ..M HOURS Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30-9:30 PM Sunday Brunch & Dinner: 11:00-9:30 PM French/American Cuisine Blue Ridge Vista US 211 between Sperryville and Washington, Virginia 703-987-3190 I our Dining Guide [ for Special Rates Information, f w 703-675-3338 M H_ Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special $9.95 New York Strip, Salad, Potato, & Onion Rings Wednesday Night Prime Rib Friday Seafood Buffet Upcoming Events Silversmith At Trading Post The Trading Post cordially invites you to welcome back Gerald Schenandoah, Oneida Iroquois Confederacy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 5. Gerald and his wife, Cheryl will be visiting from Oneida, N.Y. Well known for their work in buckskin and fur, they will have a selection of hats, purses and clothing.. In addition, Gerald, a sliversmith, will have jewelry designed and made not only in silver but bone and buffalo horn as well. He will also do jewelry repairs and accept special orders. The Trading Post would also like to announce their extended holiday shopping hours from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 17-Dec. 23 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 24. Support Group Meeting Blue Ridge S.I.D.S. Support Group will have their first meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 at the Garrison House, 15 Chester Street in Front Royal. For additional information call Lisa at 636-3586. Benefit Bake Sale On Saturday, Dec. 4 the Washington Baptist Church will be serving chilli stew, soup and corn bread at the Zoning Office Porch from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. to benefit the church storage building fund. Adopt-A-Child Tree Girl Scout Troops of the Virginia Skyline Girl Scout Council will have a Giving Tree at the Rappahannock Library to adopt-a-child at Christmas for a gift. Gifts are to be taken to Social Services Office by Dec. 17. Walk-in Clinics December walk-in clinics will be held at the Rappahannock Health Department from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 3; 8:30-11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 13 and 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21. The Health Department will be closed December 23, 24, 30 and 31. 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. 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. Christmas Bazaar Spring Mountain School will hold its second annual Christmas bazaar from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. This will include a candle ceremony symbolizing the beginning of Advent, a Christmas program, a pie auction, a gingerbread house raffle, toys, games, books, art supplies, handmade candles, tree ornaments, numerous locally made craft items, and a children’s craft room. Hot lunches, baked goodies and hot and cold organic cider will be sold. Poinsettia Sale Girl Scout Troop 380 will be at the First Baptist Church from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Dec. 4 and 5 taking orders and selling poinsettias. For more information call Sally Havstad at 9879342 or any troop member. Prices are $5.25 for a six inch plant. Group Will Celebrate The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group will meet and have a holiday celebration from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11 at the home of Chris and Pat Samon in Flint Hill. For direction, information, transportation or support please call Pat Samon at 675-3137 after 6:30 p.m. Support Group To Meet The cancer support group for patients in remission will meet on the second Tuesday of every month. On Dec. 14 the meeting will be at the Rappahannock Library at 7 p. m. This group was organized in the fall because it was felt that there was a need for such a support group in the county. Ester Settle introduced the idea, and she reports that nine persons attended the first meeting. Bob Trainor is serving as facilitator of the group, please contact Mrs. Settle if you would like more information, 675-3252. 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 or 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 Muppet Christmas Carol” will be the movie at The Theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. 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. 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.

Holiday Baking-Hints For Cookie Baking By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent. Home Economic* The holiday season calls for many occasions for fancy cookies for entertaining, children’s parties, and gift giving. A cookie-swap is a fun activity for family and friends. Invite several people to come and bring however many dozen cookies — one dozen to trade with each person participating plus one dozen to sample. The hostess need only to provide the beverage. There are six basic types of cookies: drop, rolled, molded or pressed, refrigerator, bar, and nobake. Drop Cookies - These are quick' and easy to make; simple dropped from spoon and baked. Tips: 1. To minimize spreading, chill dough slightly before dropping, then mound in center when dropped on cookie sheet. 2. Space 2-3 inches apart. Remember, the thinner the dough, the more cookies will spread. Rolled Cookies - These are as much fun to make as they are to eat; especially good for children. Tips: 1. Temperature is important - temperature of day, kitchen, dough, hands - all should be cool. 2. Chill dough until firm but not hard. If the dough is too cool, it will crack and split when rolled. 3. If dough is unusually soft or sticky, chill board and rolling pan as well as dough. 4. Roll small amount of dough (1 cup) at a time and keep remainder in refrigerator. 5. Resist the tempation to add flour when dough sticks; this makes cookies tough and dry. To avoid using extra flour, use a stockingnette covered rolling pin or roll dough between tw o sheets of waxed paper. 6. Flour cutters only if dough is soft and sticky and then only lightly. HOME ECONOMICS 7. Cut cookies as close together as possible so there wall be few scraps to re-roll (re-rolling makes the cookies tough). 8. Space cookies 3/4-1 inch apart unless recipe states otherwise; most rolled cookies spread very little. 9. If you are making these for a tree ornament, cut hole for ribbon or hanger before baking. Otherwise, cookie will crack. Molded or Pressed - These three-dimensional cookies are great favorites everywhere, but especially in Europe where women are artists at shaping dough. The dough for molded and pressed cookies is quite short (rich in butter or shortening). There are three basic ways to handle it: 1. Roll into chuncky logs (a la refrigerator cookies), chill until firm, slice thin and bake. 2. Never fill a cookie press or pastry bag more than 1/2 to 2/3 full; the heat of your hands will make dough too soft. 3. Never try to press dough containing nuts or fruit - this will clog the press. 4. Always press dough on cool or cold sheets. Refrigerator Cookies - Most refrigerator cookies doughs are soft and butter-rich, much like molded or FARFELCJ VINEYARD 15% OFF SALES AT THE WINERY DURING NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 41/2 MILES EAST OF FLINT HILL ON RT. 647 703-364-2930 pressed doughs. Tips: 1. Always use sharp knife to slice cookies. 2. Slice thin, 1/8-1/4 inch as recipe states. 3. When slicing dough, remember to give roll a quarter turn every now and then so that it does not lose its round shape. 4. Refrigerator cookie dough freezes well and can be sliced and baked while stil frozen. Bar Cookies - This is the fastest way to fill up the cookies jar! Bar cookies are made from a cake-like batter. Advantages of bar cookes are that they are quick to make and store well. Tips: 1. If batter is very rich or contains much fruit, grease and flour pans. 2. Always use pan size stated in recipe; an incorrect pan size can give bars an altogether different texture. 3. When placing batter in pan, spread evenly in comers. 4. Always let bars cool upright in their pan or wire rack a few minutes before cutting. 5. Use a very shap knife for cutting bars, and if mixture is hard or sticky, dip knife in hot water. No-Bake Cookies - These are an American invention and a good one. They require very little time, effort, or expertise, and when properly stored will keep longer than any other type of cookies. Many, especially those rich in fruit or flavored with liquor, will actually improve on standing. Potato Chip Cookies Louise McCulloch 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 cup shortening 2 eggs-beat in one at a time 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup butterscotch chips 2 cups crushed potato chips Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Raisin Spice Cookies Barbara Wayland 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vinegar 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon soda AT KOONS HONDA YOU PAY 1994 CIVIC CX HATCHBACK r V V ^ Notone, not two, BUT EVERY NEW HONDA ON OUR LOT HAS THE OFFICIAL FACTORY INVOICE POSTED IN THE WINDOW! YOU SEE WHAT WE PAIDTHEN TELL US WHAT YOU WANT TO PAY! j NO REASONABLE j OFFER REFUSED! IT’S A NEW WAY OF DOING BUSINESS. AND KOONS OF MANASSAS IS THE ONLY DEALER IN THIS AREA! © H IM A car ahead. 1994 CIVIC DX KoonaotUanMua 7106 Sudtoy Road vmmxm, - ^wm^m ^ ITS NOT THEIR PRICE ... IT’S NOT OUR PRICE ... ITS .^ YOU SAVE TIME... YOU SAVE MONEY... BECAUSE YOU WRITE YOUR OWN DEAL' 7105 SUDLEY ROAD (CORNER OF 1-66 & ROUTE 234) MANASSAS, VA YOUR PRICE (703) 368-9100 OR (703) 631-9500 EVERYDAY! 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Raisins or cut-up citron Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, molasses, buttermilk and vinegar. Blend in remaining ingredients except raisins. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 21/2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Press raisins on each cookie. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from baking sheet. Yields 4 dozen cookies. Gingersnaps Louise McCulloch 2 cups sifted flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg unbeaten 1/4 cup molasses Sift together flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon and salt. Cream shortening, add sugar, eggs and molasses. Blend with dry ingredients. Form small balls and roll balls in sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until tops are slightly rounded and cracked. Pumpkin Cookies Barbara Gentry 1/2 cup shortening (margarine) 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cup pumpkin 21/2 cup sifted flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts Cream shortening with browm sugar, eggs-beat well. Mix in vanilla and pumpkin. Sift dry ingredients, blend into creamed mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts. Drop by heaping teaspoon on Fresh-Made Wreaths Living Christmas Trees & Ihoose & Cut Your Own Christmas Trees Gft CertiPtcBtc* SKYLINE EVERGREEN FARM Since 1967 Bcntonville, Va. • 703-435-4364 Open Everyday From Front Royal: 10 mi South on U.S. 340,2 miles east on Bentonville-Browntown Rd. greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Yields five dozen. Carrot Cookies Barbara Way land 1 cup shortening (part soft butter) 3/4 dip sugar 2 eggs 1 cup mashed cooked carrots 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shredded coconut Orange Butter Icing (below) Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and carrots. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonsfuls about 2 inches apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until no imprint remains when touched lightly. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Cool. Frost with Orange Butter Icing. Yields 4 dozen cookies. Orange Butter Icing 3 tablespoons soft butter or margarine 11/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange peel About 1 tablespoon orange juice Blend butter and sugar. Stir in orange peel and juice. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. Gumdrop Cookies 2 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup buttermilk or water 2 eggs 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 to 4 cups cut-up gumdrops ■ Mix brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in flour, Viewtown Area News Sympathy is extended to the Peyton family on the passing of Mrs. Virgie Peyton and the Settle family on the passing of Miss Janie Settle. Mr. Iva Jacobs is a patient in the Fauquier Hospital and is wished a speedy recovery. Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Acrey Dodson were Mrs. Becky Frazier, Miss Samantha Woodard, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Dodson and Hamilton Scott, all of Culpeper, Mr. Tommy Frazier, Bobbie Jo, Whitney Nichole and Tommy Jr., Mr. Walter Reid, Joey Reid, Mrs. Sherry Corbin, April Reid and Gerry Jr. and Mr. George Dodson, all of Rixey TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY Guaranteed 1 Year For more information, contact ASSOCIATED BENEFITS 1-800-274-7450 (703V 665-0485 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 AWARD WINNING SERVICE DEALER baking soda, salt and gumdrops. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. ' Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until almost no indentation remains when touched, 8 to 10 minutes. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Yields about six dozen. Note: Scissors, dipped occasionally into hot water, cut gumdrops easily. Coconut-Pecan Balls 1 cup margarine or butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar " * 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 dozen pecan halves 1 egg white * 1 tablespoon water 11/2 cup flaked coconut Mix margarine, sugar and Vanilla. Stir in flour and salt. (If dough is soft, cover and refrigerate until firm enough to shape.) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough around pecan halves to form 1-inch bfells. Beat egg white and water with fork. Dip balls into egg white mixture; roll in coconut. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until light brown, 14 to 15 minutes. Store in tightly covered container. Yields about 4 dozen cookies. Holly Berry Cookies 1/4 cup margarine 3 cups large marshmallows . , 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons green food coloring 4 cups com flakes “Red Hot” candies Melt margarine and marshmallows over low heat. Add vanilla and food coloring. Mix well. Remove from heat and add com flakes. Stir until well coated. Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper. Sprinkle with “red hots” while cornflake mixture is still warm. Allow to air dry several hours or overnight. Store in airtight container. Yield: 3 dozen. ville, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Dodson, Caroline Dodson and Susan Weaver, all local. Happy birthday to April Reid who will celebrate her special day today, Wednesday, Dec. 1. Food Safety Course Set By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent, Home Economics. Virginia Cooperative Extension in Planning District 9, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of 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 proper food handling techniques and sanitation management. This course will help managers increase the level of sanitation in their facility, while decreasing the amount of foodbbrne disease. The textbook used will be' Applied Food Service Sanitation (cost is include in tuition). After completion of the course, there is a onehour exam. With successful completion of the course and passing the exam, students will be issued a certificate by the National Restaurant Association. . . The cost of the five-week cQUjrse in $85. Registration is due Dec. 29. For more information and a registration form, contact Helen W. Smith at the Rappahannock Cooperative Extension Office. 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 Virginia Specialties - Gifts my Mail catalogue where you can order Virginiamade producted for holiday gift-gjving or eating. T These can be ordered from VDACS Division of Marketing tat 804-786-5867 or picked up locally at the Rappahannock Extension Office, Kramer Building on Gay St.“ in Washington. Z

*$, * A William Riley William Lee Riley, 63, of Front Royal, died Tuesday, Nov. 23 at the .Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. The funeral was conducted Friday, Nov. 26 at the Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton by the Rev. BarbaraJ. Miller. ' ' Burial was in Culpeper National Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Riley was bom Dec. 14, 1929, in Rappahannock County. He was a construction worker. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Anna M. Weaver; two daughters, Brenda Riley and Linda Riley, both of Front Royal; one son, David Riley of Front ,, Royal; three sisters, Mafie Smith of Shenandoah, Goldie Smoot of Flint Hill and Helen Grimsley of Marshall; and a brother, Lewis C. Riley Jr. of .Stephens City. - .Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Fund. Hayward Pitcock Hayward Wesley Pitcock, 83, of Winchester, died Wednesday, Nov. 24 in the Winchester Medical Center. The funeral was conducted on Saturday at the Omps Funeral Home by Pastor Kim G. Robertson. Burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery. . Mr. Pitcock was bom May 16, 1910, in Rappahannock County, the son of the late James Robert and Margaret Butler Pitcock. He was a retired auto body repairman with Chapman Motor Company and a rpember of the Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen V. Clark; four sisters, Gladys Lauck, June Russell, Lucille Braithwaite and Janet Clark, all of Winchester; and a brother, William Pitcock of Winchester. ; Pallbearers were nephews. ; Aubrey Grimsley Aubrey Haynes Grimsley, 71, of Marsahll, died Friday, Nov. 26 at his residence. A graveside service will be con" ducted at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Orlean Cemetery by the Rev. Randy West and the Rev. Randy Dennis. -»*. Mr. Grimsley was born June 19, 1922, in Rappahannock County, son of the late Clifford A. and Virginia S. Grimsley Grimsley. He was a general contractor for 30 years with H.C. Lane & Sons until he retired in 1982. He was a member of the Marshall Baptist Church and the husband of the late Ollie Grimsley. Surviving are three daughters, Dorothy G. Howell of Warrenton, Donna A. Webb and Barbara G. Miles, both of Marshall; and four sons, Aubrey D. Grimsley of Front Royal, Clifford M. Grimsley of Marshall, Tony A. Grimsley of Virginia Beach and Rocky L. Grimsley of Warrenton. Royston Funeral Home in Marshall is in charge of the arrangements. Rufus Martin Rufus Wesley Martin, 63, of Leon died Saturday, Nov. 27 at his residence. He was born May 10, 1930, in , Rappahannock County to the late Emmett Martin Sr. and Lily Jenkins. He was a member of the Nethers * Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle Church. .• f He was a veteran of the United Beginner Quilt Making Course ■ • Belle Grove Plantation will offer • a six week beginner quilt making ‘ churse from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ’ sind 6-9 p.m. to begin Monday, Jan. 17. All classes will be held at the house museum which is located one mile south of Middletown on U.S. Route 11. ' ’ Students, instructed by Margie Hockman, will learn basic quilt making techniques by constructing a six block wallhanging. Instruction will •be given in pattern drafting, color and fabric coordination, precision hand piecing, applique, hand quilting, and binding. Participants will complete the course with knowledge of basic skills and the ability to complete any basic quilt of their choice. The cost for the six week course is $50. “‘ For further information and/or • registration, please phone the Belle Grove office at 869-3511. Belle ’ &ove is a property of the National - Trust for Historic Preservation. Read ®be Kappa bannock iitto* for local news ______ States Army and served in the Korean conflict. Mr. Martin is survived by his wife of 13 years, Helen M. Martin; one son, Otis W. Martin of Madison; one step son, William Jones of Manassas and one step daughter, Sheila Johnson of Madison. He is also survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Bunch of Stafford and Anna Lee Woolf of Falls Church and two brothers, Emmett Martin Jr. and William Martin, both of Culpeper. Additional survivors include two grandchildren, two step grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by one brother Mr. Calvin Martin. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Found & Sons Chapel with the Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Interment was in Culpeper National Cemetery. Pallbearers were Powell Sutherland, John Keeler, Tommy Fincham, Joey Shifflet, Mike Beahm and Wayne Weakley. Memorial donations may be made to Mrs. Helen M. Martin, c/o Found & Sons Funeral Home, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Mary Lea Mary Hudson Lea, 85, of Roanoke formerly of Washington, died on Nov. 25 at the Friendship Manor Convelesent Home in Roanoke. She was born on Jan. 22, 1908, in Amherst County to the late Maude Massie and Lloyld Hudson. She was the widow of Mr. T.C. Lea. She is survived by a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cargill, Jr. of Moneta; a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Lea Jr. of Culpeper and one sister, Mrs. D.J. Thompson of Lynchburg. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington with the Rev. Jennings Hobson officiating. Interment wras private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington, Va. 22747. Found & Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arramgements. Virgie Peyton Mrs. Virgie Lee Peyton, 77, of Amissville, widow of Edward H. Peyton, died on Wednesday, Nov. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service ’ Phone 825-2361 Culpeper For Your Convenience 1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS 24 at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. , A native of' Rappahannock County, she was the daughter of the late Conner William and Nora Alice Haynes Whorton. She is survivied by two sons, George Hamilton Peyton and James Richard Peyton, both of Amissville; six daughters, Cathy Blevins of Warrenton, Shirley Compton of Amissville, Anna Compton and Virginia Stringfellow, both of Sperryville, Margie Sheffield of Viewtown and Ethel Peyton of San Antonio, Texas; 14 grandchildren, 5 greatgrandchildren and a sister, Helen Compton of Amissville. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 28 at Geest-Johnson Funeral Home in Culpeper with the Rev. L.D. Savage officiating. Interment was in Hillcrest Memory Gardens. Pallbearers were Jack Compton, Wayne Chapman, Kevin Sanford, Harold William Compton, Ronnie Parker, Elmer Parker, Gus Harris and George Peyton Jr. Geest-Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Herman Ay lor, Jr. Herman H. “Bud” Aylor, Jr., 64, of Woodbridge died Sunday, Nov. 28 at Potomac Hospital. Mr. Aylor was born in Sperryville, the son of the late Herman H. Aylor, Sr. and Anna Jenkins. He had been a resident of Woodbridge since 1972 and was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Arlington. Mr. Aylor retired from United Insurance Company of America as an office manager. Survivors include his wife, Bonita S. Aylor; one daughter, Stephanie Weakley of Fredericksburg; one son, David L. Aylor of the home; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ann Cozzo of Falls Church and Joan Battagiia of Howard Beach, N.Y.; one brother, Larry Randolph Aylor of Sperryville and numberous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Mountcastle Funeral Home in Woodbridge with Pastor Steve Vamov and Pastor Jack Turner officiating. Interment will be at the National Memorial Park in Falls Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 8735 Plantation Lane, Manassas, Va. 22110. BINGO Every Thurs. Night *1000 £KPOT* Regulars $75 Specials *500 *500 Mystery "G” 35 Gaines Nightly Come and support your local Fire/Kescue Snack Bar No Bingo on Thanksgiving Dag, Nov. 25 SALEM ^ 5 1/2 miles North on Rt. 522 *if over 120 players \y WEDDING STATIONERY Beautiful Wedding Stationery INVITATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. ftappafjatmocfe Jfceto* 703-675-3338 Fall Clean Up Cuts Down On Next Year's Pest DR. DIANE RELF Extension Consumer Horticulturist By now most Virginia gardeners have wrapped up the gardening season. With a little extra care now, gardening can be easier and more rewarding in future seasons. Yard and garden clean up at this time is important to prevent pest problems in the coming year. Remove Crop Debris Remove all crop debris from the garden. Dead plants provide winter hiding places for insects and diseases which can cause problems the following spring. Either till debris into the garden or put it on the compost heap. Plant material that is diseased should be disposed of or properly composted in a compost pile in which the temperature is high enough to kill disease organisms. Fall plowing or tilling can beneift the garden in several ways. Besides mixing in organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility, it can also disrupt the life cycle of many insect pests, exposing larvae and pupae to killing winter cold. If a soil test indicates the need to apply lime or sulfur to alter pH, ap ply them to the garden before fall tilling. By spring, they will have corrected the pH problem. Plant a cover crop in the fall to reduce winter and spring weeds and to control soil erosion. Do not apply fertilizer to the garden in the fall. Winter rains will leach most fall-applied nutrients from the soil, wasting your time and money. The nutrients which are washed away can cause problems where they are not needed, polluting groundwater or causing algal blooms in ponds, streams, and rivers where they end up. Wait until planting time to apply fertilizer. Destroy Places Where Insects And Diseases Can Survive If you have an orchard, use good sanitation practices there, too. The destruction of harboring places for insects and diseases plays a large part in the control program. Conditions which encourage mice should also be eliminated. Mice live in the grass around the trees, so it is difficult to be rid of them without trapping or baiting. For an orchard sanitation pro gram, collect and dispose of debris; remove and destroy all dropped fruit; rake and dispose of apple and cherry leaves; scrape loose bark from trunks, crotches, and mair limbs of apple trees; prune and destroy all dead or diseased limbs, branches, and twigs. Remove Canes Any Time After Harvest Canes of bramble fruits are biennial in nature; the crowns are perennial. Each year, new shoots grow from buds at the crown, mature, and set fruit the next year. After fruiting, the old canes die, while new shoots are developing from the crowns. Old fruiting canes may be removed any time after harvest. They should be cut close to the base of the plant, removed from the plot, and destroyed. Some growers, as a sanitation practice, do this immediately after harvest. Most, however, wait until the dormant pruning in lata winter. (Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture* specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech.) 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Quality Furniture, Glassware, Jewelry, Coins, Valuables, etc. Culpeper Auction House, 703-825-9081. Announcements 3 Trespassers on the Property of James McGrail or Mary Jane Swift (including but not limited to the turnaround at the end of Rt. 634; private not state owned) will be prosecuted immediately. Business 5 Opportunities Be your own boss Earn $2500 part-time. $8000 full-time per month, processing insurance claims for physicians, dentists-healthcare providers. Software purchase required plus computer. 1-800-722SAMS. Dealership Log Homes - America's finest Log Home manufacturer needs quality wholesalers. Earn excellent profits. Full or parttime. Lifetime warranty. Call Mr. Jones for business opportunity info. 1-BOO321-5647 Old Timer Log Homes, Mt. Juliet, TN. Estate Trailer Farit For Sale West Virginia, 29,000 year growth. Invest. $380,000. 304-876-2244 Taxidermy. Lee's Taxidermy, over 40 years in one location. Quality comes first when Northern Virginians largest studio preserves your trophy using guaranteed museum methods. 703-253-5271,1800-423-3566. Business 5 Opportunities KING JAMES Furniture Repair Furniture repair, also design and manufacture of hand-crafted furniture. All work guaranteed. 703-987-9341 Restaurant: Fine dining in renovated bank building. Shenandoah Valley, off interstate 66 and 81. Real estate and business, $199,000.00. 703-869-1911. Wotff Tanning Beds. New commercial- nome units from $199. Lamps- lotionsaccessories. Monthly payments low as $18.00. Call today. Free new color catalog 1-800-462-9197. Pans Equipment 14 and Supplies Hay for Sale - High quality round and square bales. 703-937-5160. Firewood IS Firewood, split seasoned oak, $85-$ 120/ cord, depending on location. 703636-4822. Giveswaya 18 Christmas Kittens: Select and reserve your choice of 4 adorable Kittens; they'll be old enough to take home for Christmas. Free to good home. Call 703987-8137. Livestock 40 For Sale Dogwood Forms Limousin Production sale. Cows & calves, Bred Heifers & Bulls - Black & Reds. Sat., Dec. 4th - Axton, Va. Info 703-650-3836. Shorthorns Polled Cows, calves and heifers. 703-594-2979. 112 Bulls, 142 Bred Heifers, sen at two BClA Sales. December 4, Staunton, Va. December 10, Blackstone, VA. For catalogs contact Virginia Cattlemen’s Association, P.O. Box 176, Daleville, VA 703-992-1009. Mlsc. for 42 Sale/Rent Attention: Hunters - Hunt. Target shot, fish and camp year round in Northern Va. Call 703-643-2608. Bible For Conservatives: KJ210. KJV updated, made easier. Traditional wording. No gender-neutral language. No omissions. Reveals left-wing bias of current versions. Most advanced design. Beautiful, perfect gift, vol 1, NT, Pss. Prov, Ecd • $14.95. 1-800225-5521. Garage/ 16 Yard Sales Fantastic Estate Sale Important Oil Paintings including 3 J.S. Herring, fine porcelains, Oriental and American furniture, Oriental rugs, Grandfather clocks, Hummels, linens, lamps, baby Grand piano, Christmas decorations, household items, etc. December 3rd, 4th & 5th 9am-6pm 9001 Brickyard Road Potomac, Md. 703*768*6562 Mlac. for 42 Sale/Rent Thousands of Yards of Carpet left over from new homes. Stainmaster and more. $9.98/ yard, installed. Call Hugh O. FullerCarpet Man. 703-822-4203 or 703-538-5324. Miscellaneous 43 Wanted #1 Redskin Fan- "Hog Wild' for Redskin Tickets. Any home game! Will pay face value. Call 304-7287454 or leave message. Wanted To buy box wood cuttings. Pay top price. Highlander & Sons, P.O. Box 272, Gordonsville, Va. 22942. Phone 703-8322175. Personals 47 Adoption: We are a devoted, secure childless couple longing to share the love in our hearts with your newborn. _ Adoption. A Baby Is Our Dream. Happily married couple seeks to adopt healthy newborn. Pediatric Nurse & husband will give your baby happiness and security. Willing to pay medical/ legal expenses. Let's help each other. Call Carol & Scott at 1 -800-8953608 (in Northern Virginia). Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of American Incorporated Support Group. 2nd Monday, monthly. 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m., Loudoun Hospital Center, Conference Room #3. Genealogy Program for IBM/ compatible PC's. Organize family tree. Display ancestors, immediate ramily, descendants. Display print, exchange files. Call 703-430-8360. Pets SO Jack Russell puppies. Wormed & shots. Ready week of 12/6/93. 703-5473980. Rec. Equip/ 51 Boats ft Access. Boat for sals- Special Winter Sale. 1989 Bayliner Ciera Sunbridge 2655. Ideal for family or couple, boating, cruising, fishing or even water skiing in the Chesapeake Bay. Mint condition, loaded. Docking agreement optional. Call for details, 703-815-3465. Services - 52 Business Individual seeks to borrow $100,000 at 10% interest for two years for business expansion. Reply to P.O. Box 359, Box I Leesburg. Va. 22075 EARLY'S CARPET, INC Rl-211, 1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, Va. 703-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Chimney Sweeping Relining 6lfe</aiWoiitt ftobiu Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 Sendees- 54 Home Improvement L * S Fencing & Construction. Chain Link - Board - Privacy Fencing. Remodeling - Barns - Additions. 703-937-4639 leave message, Steven Keys. Sanding & Reflnlshlng hardwood floors. Reasonable rates. Call Roger 703635-2558. Lottft 41 Pound Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30a.m.-3:00p.m. Saturday 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Lost Animals • German Pointer, Brownie is a 1 Vi year old male, liver head with white ticking, wearing an orange collar, lost in Markham. • Rotty/Lab, Sassie is a two year old spayed female, black and tan, has a long tail, weighs 70 pounds, wearing a brown colhu, very friendly, lost on Rt. 600, Sperryvillc. • Cat, Digger is a 3 year old neutered male, black witn a smooth coat, long and lanky, lost on Rt. 678 and211. • Cat, Pendre is a 8 year old neutered male black and white, long and lanky, wearing a green flea collar, lost on Rt. 211,4 miles past Amissvillc on Cabin Lane. • Mixed breed, Bubba is a brown male, has droopy ears and long tail, loves children, lost on Rt. 610, Chester Gap. U.S. 211 onto 639 Amissvillc, Virginia Services- 54 Home Improvement Palm & Psychic ' Readinf I •By Anna* She is guaranteed to succeed where other readers have faded. Don’t Crt tone or distance stand in your way. Please Call 703-635-9943 Services - 55 Miscellaneous Going Away for the Holidays? Available house/ pet sitter, dependable, mature, non-smoker, who loves animals. Own transmission. Rappahannock area. 703987-8975. Services- 56 Personal A perfect wedding in the original Smoky Mbuntain Wedding Chapels. Complete arrangements-very reasonable. Photos, music, flowers, videos, limo, cabins, receptions. In Dollywood Country! 1-800-2625863 Assisted Living- 24/hr residential/ assisted retirement living includes room, board, and utilities- $1100 + - Va. Beach, Charlottesville, Lexington, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Gloucester, South Hill, Tappahannock, Emporia, Clifton Forge, VA., also Pensacola, FL. American Retirement Homes 1-800999-6637. Rappahannock Convalescent Alda 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 Rentals - 63 House Enchanting 2-story 3 bedroom hideaway on Rush River. Decks, riverfront trail, french doors, 9 private acres. Lease option possible. $800. 703-987-3350. Rentals- 63 House House for Rent in Sperryville area, three bedroom, bath, kitchen, living room, large porch, central gas heat, washer hookup, dryer, stove, refrigerator provided. Security* deposit required. $550 month. Availale January 1,1994. Call 703-987-8280. Rentals/ Sale 67 Vacation A Mountain Cabin: Rustic ambiance with modem elegance. By day, weekend or longer. Rappahannock County. Shenandoah view. 804-455-5155(d)/ 804-3408251(e). Real Estate - 72 Owner House for sale By owner. Fauquier County 5 miles from Warrenton. Cute and cozy 2 bedroom on private wooded acre, deck, fireplace. walk to Rappahanock .river. $109,000 703347-1069 Rappahannock County, 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. 703-9679425. Real Estate - 73 Lots/Acreage American Land Liquidators - Lots, homesites, acreage/ vacant land. For sale by owners' across the country. Call tor free lists/ property data. Buyers 1800-480-0090; Sellars 1800-364-6612. Foreclosed Lakafront 9 + acres - $39,990 300' frontage. All wooded, secluded parcel on 3,500 acre lake. Low down payment. 1 only - won't last. Call 1-800-344-0947. ext 9377. Mountain Ski Chalet 5+ acres. $49,990. Breathtak-. ing views!!! Huge, ready to finish, glass front chalet with wrap around deck -just 12 miles to the South's singe best ski resort & VA's #2 championship golf course. Come out & seel Call now 800-344-0947, ext. 9577. 2 hr W DC Baitway Top of the world 20 acres-$24,900 5 acres- $8900. This all wooded property with spectacular mountain views is for the person who wants privacy i seclusion. New road and recent survey Perk approved. Call now 1-800-334-3916, ext 1377. Special Financing. EGP/Owner. 60 Rentals - Apartments f) LEESBURG V LOUDOUN HOUSE APARTMENTS SECTION 8 UNITS NOW ACCEPTING APPUCATIONS FOR OUR WAITING UST FOR ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS SPACIOUS 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED CENTRAL AIR & HEAT 703/777-7303 10am-3pa> Mon.-Fri. I lamCl Real Estate - 73 Lota/Acreage 2 hr W DC Baltway Handyman Special 5 + Acres. $39,990. A little TLC & some imagination and you could have your dream cabin on this property with a stream & pond site nestled among hardwoods. Deer & turkey abound. EZ terms with owner financing. Hurry! Won't last. Call f800-334-3916, ext. 1877. EGP/ Owner. 2 hr W DC Beltway Below Market, Must SEII! 5 + Acres. $24,900. Located just 11 mi. from historic Winchester, VA. This spectacular property with its park like setting & scenic views is priced thousands of dollars less than comparable properties. Close to a 23,000 ac state forest with a 212 acre lake. This one won’t last! Owner financing. Call 1-800-334-3916, ext. 1777. Patten/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. Legal 80 Notices OMISSION AND ERRORS 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 beyond 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, immediately following first publication and prior to subsequent publications. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS PURSUANT to Section 12.1-10 of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.1431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday December 22, 1993, at 9:00 a.m., at the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: SU# 93-11-01 Application by Timothy W. Norman, RT. 1 Box 234, Castleton, VA 22716, to obtain a Special Use Permit in order to allow for a family apartment of 784 square feet; (existing structure-to allow for construction of a new house), on a parcel of approximately two (2) acres. Property is located in Hampton District, Tax Map 40, Parcel 27A, zoned “A" Agricultural, on State Route 620. Use allowed under Section 3.3-1 (L) of the Rappahannock County Zoning Ordinance; (Amendment of 0104-89) A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available tor public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday December 15,1993 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Sec- t tion 5.1-9, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, Legal Bp Notices and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting Ar should address their written comments to the Boa at of Zoning Appeals, P.O. Box 222, Washington, Virginia, 22747-022, in advance thereof. t John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator Board of Zoning Appeajs 01430600 ! Donato Cara, Vans. RV* Boats, Trucks to Charity serving the Mind. I.R.S. tax deductible. Free towihcf need not ran. 1-800-9-do* nate. » Ford F-800 1982 Boom; dump truck, 8.2 Detroit; 10,000 pound capacity. 10* flat dump. Great Condition. $8,500. 703-955-4831 after 6pm. anytime week-ends. * SONNY'SAUTO PARTI Used pans for cars and truq$ Soma new pans mad w purctuMd k—y* Om2,000 can ml » trucks at all times # Wo Buy and Sod nmndifl r carasnSkucks. Of*m 1 4qu. Woo-SolS-Ar* Smdmy9-S Loosed RL 220.3 win poo* Cu* V« High School K525T1

"juMphla Cable/ Front Ttoyal is now accepting applications for Service Tech M position. Applicant must have knowledge in cable TV for 1 - 3 yrs Qualifications: Trouble shooting, knowledge of installation and repair of house drops, able to work in all weatner conditions. May apply at local office, 15 N. Royal Ave., ■Mon - Fri.. 8:30 - 5:00. We are an equal opportunity employer. CONSTRUCTION Skilled workers, formen, project supers. Exp. needed! TRAVEL REQUIRED, paid expenses, excellent benefits, pay based on exp. Coll.Human Resources Dept., INTERLINK M04-355-0917 Mid-Week Edition Beauty Consultants snd Managers Swiss formulated skin care, cosmetic company to launch products in Virginia and surrounding region. Excellent training, national, international travel. Mercedes car program. 801-943-1120. 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: 1-80(k)OIN-BMC (ext. 113), EOE. Vfc^n*a Department of Ticrrrpor teuton Lvum Weare currently seeking qualified applicants to compete for the totlowing openings: , ENG,NEER #15527 - Culpeper. Coordinates inspection, reporting, & inventory system for the Culpeper District. Supervises safety inspection teams & other personnel; reviews inspection reports; & structures; & ensures compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards. Formulates maintenance budgets; provides recommendations & technical guidance for the maintenance & repair of highway structures; conducts inspections of r completed projects to ensure compliance with specifications' & communicates with VDOT personnel, local government officials. & the general public. Requires construction, maintenance, & repair. Must have demonstrated ability to apply standard engineering principles & procedures; perform bridge inspection & structural analysis; collect & analyze data & draw logical conclusions; supervise the work of others; & communicate effectively, orally & In writing. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with experience in the application of complex engineering principles & practices relating to structural desgin; and/or , education, training or bridge safety experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the described duties. Must meet the require■ ments as the individual in charge of bridge inspection, reporting, & inventory required by the National Bridge Inspection Standards within the first six months of employment. Salary: $28,652 - $43,747. OFFICE SERVICES SPECIALIST #03879 - Culpeper. Provides clerical & administrative support to the District Equal Opportunity/ Contract Compliance Office. Types from dictaphone or dictated notes; drafts correspondence; completes forms & reports; establishes & maintains files, records, reports, & manuals; & researches & collects information. Requires a working knowledge of office practices & procedures, business English & grammar, & basic math; skill in keyboarding & operating a variety of automated office equipment & microcomputers; & the ability to maintain filing systems & communicate effectively, orally & in writing while maintaining a high level of confidentially. Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, & wage & labor policies will be considered a plus. Salary: $15,357 - $23,447. HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR A • $03953 - Rhoadesville Area Headquarters, #05173 & #09115 - East Culpeper Area Headquarters. Operates light & medium duty highway equipment, such as 3-ton dump trucks, tractor mowers, rollers & brush chippers in the construction, repair, & maintenance of roads & their surrounding . right of ways. Performs manual labor, such as loading/unloading materials, cutting brush, cleaning ditches, flagging traffic, & snow removal; & performs preventive & minor maintenance on equipment. Must know safety practices; be skilled in highway maintenance & repair; be able to operate light & medium duty highway equipment & perform manual labor; & possess safety shoes & a Commercial Driv. er’s License (CDL). Salary: $14,048 - $21,449. Each position offers an excellent benefit package. If qualified, send a Virginia State application to: Human Resources, VDOT, P. O. Box 671, Culpeper, VA 22701. A separate application is required for each position. Virginia Relay Center toll-free number: TDD/PC: 1800-828-1128 or Voice: 1-800-828-1140. Applications are available at the Virginia Employment Commission and any VDOT residency or district office. All applications must be received in a VDOT office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10,1993. Reasonable accommodations will be provided pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. VDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Covenant Transport $500 sign-on bonus (after 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. verifiable over-the road, class A CDL with Hazardous Materials. 1-800-4414394. NURSING ASSISTANTS Full time 11:00-7:00. Part-time: all shifts. (Staffing ratio is 6 to 1). MARSHALL MANOR ASSISTED LIVING 1-800-296-2273 Drivers (truck)- Tandem/Tri/Quad Axle Dump. Must have driving experience, CDL, DOT physical and good driving record. Excellent pay and benefits (includes payed health insurance, paid holidays and vacation.) Contact: J.B. Shotwetl & Son, Sterling, Va. 703-450-2340. Uve- In help needed for child care and small kennel. Private apartment and salary. Evenings and most weekends free. References required. 703-7777862. Pool* Truck Lin* has immediate openings for drivers and 0/0 with 1 yr. exp. Drivers starting pay up to 28e/mi. with great 0/0 76c/all miles. Must be 23. For more info. Call 1-800553-9443 Dept. V-51. Procurement Forester Location: Virginia. Potential salary: $40,000 - $60,000 annually plus bonus benefits: Expense account vehicle, hospitalization & 401K. Qualification: American Interstate specializes in logging releated risks therefore request that applicants with forestry (procurement) background apply (B.S. degree required). You will be licensed and trained as a direct agent of the company. Call 800-256-9052 or send resume to: Craig P. Leach, 1807 Hwy. 190 West, DeRidder, LA 70634. SEAMSTRESS/ TAILOR Needed for custom sewing shop in Warrenton. Flexible hours Call: 703-347-5913 AIRLINE FOODSERVICE Go places with the nation's leading provider of airline foodservice! Dobbs International Services, Ihc. is interviewing to fill driver positions to service aircraft at Dulles International Airport. DRIVERS $8/hour LOADER/HELPERS $7/hour We cater to your needs with: ■ Free Meals ■ Medical Benefits ■ Life Insurance • Bonus Plan • Free Uniforms • Paid Vacation • Seniority Raises ■ Personal Growth For consideration, apply in person beginning Dec. 6. Mon. - Fri.. 8:00 a m. - 12:00 p.m.. and 1.00 p.m. - 4.00p m and Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 22601 Davis Dr.. Sterling VA {Take Rt 28 to Sterling Blvd . go nght on Davis Dr). Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and available shift assignments Drivers must be 21 years or older and have no more than I moving violation in the last 12 months. 5-year background information and drug test required EOE/M/F/ H/V RESIDENTIAL AIDE#445-01 Part-time position, (18.75 hrs/wk) to include day, evening & weekends hours in Culpeper and Orange. Duties include provide direct care to developmentally disabled adults.4. Exp. with MH/MR populations helpful. Hiring range: $6.05 - $6.81/hour. Apply with Board application by 12:00 Noon, 12/10/93 to Personnel, Rappahannock- Rapktan Community Services Board, 401 S. 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. MR RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR RELIEF #426-03 Accepting applications tor upcoming vacancies for relief and hourly positions to work in group homes located in Planning District 9. Evening & weekend disabled adults. Education in human services field or equivalent exper. helpful. $7.31/hr. If interested in these future vacancies apply with Board application to Personnel, Rappahannock- Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. (703) 825-3100. EEO/AA. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Sew our Heir Acceesortes We pay up to $366.00 weekly. Call now 1-813948-1295 ext. 33. Required deposit $25.00 refundable. Emergency Department RN positions available In our Emergency Department We offer: • Modern technology • Flexible 12-hour shifts • Staff nurse committee schedule • A decentralized philosophy • A progressive environment with opportunity for growth • Participative management • RN ACLS certified staff • A competitive salary and benefits package For more information, or to arrange an interview, contact Nancy Daugherty, BSN, RN, Associate Director of Nursing, at (304) 264-1249. TELE FUNDRAISERS Non-profit organization wants well-spoken, compassionate people to help us with our fundraising. No experience necessary. Easy to learn computerized calling system. Monday thru Friday. 40 hour week a must! No weekends. Start $6.00 hour. Bonus incentives and benefits. Call 703-349-4419 (Warrenton) after 5:00 P.M. for interview. WAITPERSON Part-time for weekends and special events. Contact: FLINT HILL PUBLIC HOUSE 703-675-1700 EOE COMPUTER OPERATOR/ PRICING ASSISTANT Duties to include computer data entry, coding, pricing, working with contracts and other administrative duties. Experience preferred, but will train a capable individual. Excellent opportunity. BARBER & ROSS COMPANY P.O. BOX 1294 110 CATOCT1N CIRCLE SE LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 22075 (703) 478-1970 (703) 777-4200 TRUCK DRIVERS/ STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVERS Loudoun County Millwork Distributor seeks responsible truck and trailer drivers. Daily local runs in the Metro area. Salary commensurate with experience. Steady work with up to 171 /2 hours of overtime available per week. Please bring a copy of current driving record and CDL license. No CDL license required for straight truck drivers. • BARBER & ROSS COMPANY P.0. BOX 1294 110CATDCT1N CIRCLE SC LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 22075 (7031478-1970 (703) 777-4200 ACCOUNTANT Barber & Ross Company has an immediate opening for an accountant. Duties include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation. Word processing and spreadsheet experience required. Construction accounting experience helpful. Submit resume7 and salary requirements to: BARBER & ROSS COMPANY P.0. BOX 1294 LEESBURG, VIRGINIA 22075 &fmgs

Thanksgiving News Around Woodville Mrs. Vallie Butler and Norma Holt visited Joe Beard in Culpeper Memorial Hospital on Sunday. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brown and sons, Jason and Samuel of Washington, Bonnie Brown of Gaithersburg, Md. and Mrs. Chloe Brown. . Curtis Crawford and daughter Katherine of Flint Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford and children, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Washington, Mrs. Lillian Sykes, Brad Sykes and sons, Thomas and Michael of Culpeper were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Audra Crawford. Dr. and Mrs. John O’Bannon, Andy and Ginny O’Bannon of Richmond were Thursday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. Jason O’Bannon of Culpeper spent from Tuesday until Saturday with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Maurice O’Bannon. ! Raymond K. Johnson of Massanetta and Mr. Raymond Johnson were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Johnson. Mr. Charles Pyles of Ozard, Missouri was a Friday overnight guest of the Rev. and Mrs. Starke Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Gomez and daughter Emily and Mike Vest of Virginia Beach and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton were Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Vest. Mrs. Shirley Settle of Amissville was a Monday guest of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. Charlotte Trout and Audrey Pullen of Culpeper, Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt were Thanksgiving Day dinner guests of Mrs. Ruth Orange. School Lunch Menus RCES Dec. 6-Dec. 10 Monday, Dec. 6: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs/toast or cereal/milk, toast, apple juice; Lunch: Chicken nuggets, scalloped potatoes, buttered peas, hot biscuit/butter. Tuesday, Dec. 7: Breakfast: French toast sticks or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Turkey barbecue on bun, cole slaw, homemade cherry cobbler with cool whip. Wednesday, Dec. 8: Breakfast: Little smokies/toast or cereal/milk, toast, grape juice; Lunch: Vegetable beef soup, peanut butter and jelly, jello fruit salad. Thursday, Dec. 9: Breakfast: Sausage, egg, cheese biscuit or cereal/milk, toast, orange juice; Lunch: Taco tub, French fries, fruit. Friday, Dec. 10: Breakfast: Mini waffles/syrup or cereal/milk, toast, cran-grape juice; Lunch: Sausage pizze, corn on the cob, chilled pears. RCHS Monday, Dec. 6: Hot dog on bun, potato rounds, baked beans, Christmas cake or sausage pizza, potato rounds. Tuesday, Dec. 7: Chili con carne, stuffed spud/bacon bits, cheese and butter, chilled pears, corn bread or crackers or cheesburger on bun or chicken salad on bun. Wednesday, Dec. 8: Barbecue Chicken, scalloped potatoes, French fries (opt.), buttered peas, homemade biscuit/butter or sausage pizza, French fries. Thursday. Dec. 9: Lasagne/beef, cheese, buttered corn, chilled mixed fruit, homemade French bread or turkey sub or hot dog and onion rings. Friday, Dec. 10: Fish filet, French fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade brownie or barbecue on bun or steak’ums on bun. Choice of milk accompanies each meal. > (. ■! a f i Christmas Ideas Exchanged Among Garden Club Members By HELEN PLATT Rappahannock News Contributing: Writer Christmas decorations, TChristmas workship, Christmas luncheon, all these dominated the November meeting of the * Rappahannock County Garden Club. HA responsive audience enjoyed a ('.program on “Favorite Door Decorations for Christmas” which was presented by fellow club members ^Christine Johnston, Celine Siira, t and Betty Wood. Each of them gave *a detailed demonstration on the construction of a variety of door decorations they had made for the .-program. » At the business meeting which ^followed the program, plans for the ^"Greens Workshop” to be held the -week of Dec. 6 were discussed. This ~is the only money making project the Tclub undertakes each year and all ^Register Tapes ^Requested * Rappahannock County High "School will be collecting grocery •■tapes from both Safeway’s “Register £Tapes for Education” program and '^Giant’s “Apple for the Students” ^program. Collection boxes will be —placed at the Rappahannock Bank, tihe Rappahannock County Library, 'and the RCHS office. ' Giant's program runs through -March 5, 1994. Safeway’s program runs through Feb. 27, 1994. members participate by helping to make wreaths and other Christmas decorations using live greens. The funds raised by the sale of these is used to send two Rappahannock County students to the Nature camp which operates each summer under the auspices of the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs. Hostesses for the meeting were Pat Brown, Edna Metzinger, and Dpt Estes. Club members Helen Holschuh, Edna Metzinger, and Lucia Kilby received blue ribbons for the excellence of their horticulture exhibits. 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 213 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. REORGANIZATION MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee announces that it will hold its reorganization meeting, as required by state party rules, on Thursday, December 9, 1993 at 7:30 at the Rappahannock County Court House. This meeting will take place for the purpose of electing the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, to serve a term of two years, and for any other business the committee may undertake once these officers have been elected. All persons interested in the Democratic Party of Virginia, and of Rappahannock County are invited to attend. Everv person who attends the reorganization meeting shall, before participating in that meeting, sign a standardized declaration form, stating that he or she is a Democrat, does not intend to support any candidate who is opposed to a Democratic nominee in the ensuing general election, is not a member of any other political party, and is or is eligible to be a registered voter in Rappahannock County. Declaration forms will be available before the beginning of the meeting. J. Kent Reeve, Chairman Rappahannock County Democratic Committee REAL ESTATE DIRECTORY Christmas Candlelight Benefit Tour Planned REALTORS are joining in the Christmas festivities by organizing a Christmas Candlelight Tour on Sunday Dec. 5, from 4-8 p.m. on the corner of Blue Ridge Avenue and Asher Streets in Culpeper. The tour was roganized to raise money for SAFE, a shelter for abused families that serves the Piedmont area. A group ticket costs $7, which allows you to tour all three homes; a single-home ticket can be purchased for $3 per ticket. ^ The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rohrer at 610 S. Blue Ridge Avenue was built in 1911. It was recently renovated. The newly installed kitchen is located in what was originally a first story bedroom, and the original kitchen area is now a cozy library. Items of interest include a crystal chandelier given to the first owner on her 90th birthday. The home will be decorated by the Culpeper Garden Club. Mr. and Mrs. Jere M.H. Willis’s home at 219 W. Asher Street is another example of Colonial Revival architecture including a full porch and hip roof. This dwelling was built in 1915. The present owners have restored many of the old features and added their own touches. Special attractions include many family antiques, collections of porcelain and Civil War artifacts. The Chafee Garden Club has decorated the Willis home. At 218 W. Ashes Street, the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.S. DunfordJackson, is an early 20th century home including Victorian trim. Tastefully renovated by the present owners, the original features of the home have been retained. Items of interest include the owners collection of antique fruniture and art as well as the new sun room. The house is being decorated by Randy Jones of Randy’s Flowers. Call 825-3789 for ticket information. Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transfers were recorded during the past week: Michael T. Rawlings and wife to Joseph H. Fleming and wife, lots 3, 4 and 5, block one, section F, Blue Ridge Mountain Estates, Wakefield District. $61,500. Bill L. Furr and wife to James R. Collins and wife, tract one, 8.31 acres, more or less, Jackson District. $194,900. Richard N. Hayes III and wife to Lisle C. Carter, Jr. and wife, 25 acres, Wakefield District. $270,000. Claudia Lee McCue to John Sanford Lang, 8.625 acres, Wakefield District. $210,000. Set up shop here. 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