Rappahannock News, November 22, 1995

PAID CIRCULATION I 2,950 Subject to ABC Audit RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSE 2,722 | I JV-- < ft'p—•' -w—yf—f|—“tij-—*r—- «r -*r-v56 Pages Rappahannock County s i4amity Newspaper Since 1877 Bu “cirion WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1995 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Doll Characters These small companion dolls made by Margaret Rogers of Peola Mills will be sold at Patti Mullan’s Sundance Rappahannock News Staff Photaby Cindy Mahan Stained Glass studio on Gay Street in Washington starting Friday. See story and more photos page B-l. In School Vocational Education Sought Board Wants Costs Compared By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The School Board voted to get a cost estimate for providing vocational education at the high school. They had received a report prepared by a vocational education planning team. School Superintendent David Gangel said the cost of tuition at Piedmont adds $3,733 per student for each of the 43 students attending Piedmont to the $5,797 cost of education in Rappahannock. There is an additional transportation cost of $659 per student for the two buses that go to the vocational school each day, and there is the intangible cost of time missed in the one and a half hours per day the students spend traveling on the bus. Additionally Madison County is planning to drop out of Piedmont’s vocational school, and Culpeper County is reducing its involvement, Dr. Gangel said. That would increase the cost to schools remaining at Piedmont. The planning team recommended that the county continue its relationship with Piedmont for such specialized classes as licensed practical nursing and fire fighting. Piedmont will probably pick up increasing use as a special education center for programs that are very expensive for each school system to provide for very few children. However, most vocational education would be available at the high school under the committee’s recommendation. The committee looked at what programs Rappahannock students have studied at Piedmont and the numbers of students who have com-, pleted study in each area. They also looked at the current job market, what training prepares students for jobs in demand, and what those jobs pay. Based on that information and a survey of students, the committee recommended that the home economics program at the high school be converted to a vocational program in cooking and food preparation, that the business classes prepare students for jobs in sales work and management and bookkeeping and train students to be manager clerks and information clerks, that the building trades classes become specialized offering training for masons, carpenters, electricians and HVAC workers, and that new classes be offered to train students in equipment and appliance maintenance and repair, home care of the elderly and children, and environmental technology for water and sewer plant operators. According to Dr. Gangel that would require two new full-time positions for the maintenance repair and home care vocational areas and a contract with Lord Fairfax- Community College to train students to operate water and sewer plants. , It would also require building expansion to include three labs, one for the maintenance repair, one for environmental and water technology and one for home care. Four additional classrooms were recommended. The current school budget includes $5,000 to conduct a feasibility study of bringing most vocational education back to the high school. Chairman Beverly Massie, who also serves on the Piedmont School Board, said the county has at most five years to solve the problem of how to provide vocational programs to replace those offered at Piedmont. Sisk Pleads Guilty, Escapes and Is Recaptured Helicopter, Dogs in Hunt I By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News StafT W riter Within one hour of pleading guilty to malicious wounding last Thursday morning, Roy Wayne Sisk escaped while being led to jail. Sheriff John Henry Woodward was escorting Mr. Sisk, 32, of Sperryville, from the courthouse to the jail. When they reached the steps to the jail, Mr. Sisk turned to the sheriff, told him he wanted to tell his kids goodbye, and took off in the direction of the courthouse. He was not wearing handcuffs, as Sheriff Woodward said he had not had any problems with Mr. Sisk in the past. Mr. Sisk then took off in the direction of Main Street, and was seen hightailing it over a fence in Ed and Martha Barton’s yard. That was the last he was seen by anyone from the Sheriff’s Office until Friday evening. A massive manhunt ensued, using the services of several members of the Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office, a state police helicopter, other state police including one with a Rottweiler, and Investigator Rick MacWelch of the Fauquier. County r Sheriff’s Office with “Riskee,” a bloodhound. By noon, Riskee had found both of Mr. Sisk’s shoes between Mr. Barton’s land and Whippoorwill Farm at the end of Piedmont Street in Washington. Further efforts to locate Mr. Sisk were fruitless, until an anonymous caller to the Sheriff’s Office on Friday informed them that the fugitive was at the Culpeper Hospital. Deputy Chris Williams was dispatched to pick up Mr. Sisk at the hospital, and he returned with Mr. Sisk, in handcuffs, to the jail around 6 p.m. on Friday. Sheriff Woodward said that the hospital had given Mr. Sisk a clean bill of health and released him. He also said that Mr. Sisk apologized to him when he was brought into the jail on Friday, saying that his escape was nothing personal against the sheriff. Already facing a maximum of 21 years for malicious wounding and assault, Mr. Sisk now faces an additional five years for felony escape without force, according to See Escape, Page A-8 — 1 Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Deputy Leslie Williams holds the door as Deputy Chris Williams leads Roy Wayne Sisk into the jail Friday. Old Rag Bulletins Alumni Tournament RCHS will host the Alumni Basketball Tournament starting at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday evening. Report Cards Report cards will be issued Monday, Dec. 4 for the second six weeks marking period, which ended Tuesday. Blue Ridge Christmas Several stores in Sperryville are having special sales this weekend as part of their Blue Ridge Christmas. Government At A Glance • Board of Supervisors, 2 and 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, Courthouse. • Library Board, 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, Library (change from regular meeting date). Drivers Warned Of Holiday Risks Colonel M. Wayne Huggins, Virginia State Police Superintendent, urged all travelers to drive safely over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend so last year’s statistic of 17 fatalities won’t be repeated. “Traffic crashes over the holidays at the end of 1994 were particularly deadly with 17 killed over Thanksgiving, 16 over Christmas and 12 over New Year’s,” he said. “There are many precautions drivers can take to ensure a safe trip. I recommend that drivers observe posted speed limits, drive attentively and courteously, and that everyone use safety belts on every errand or trip. Of course no one should drink and drive under any circumstances. “It’s always a good idea to allow extra time to reach a destination, particularly in high volume holiday traffic periods. Travelers planning trips on lnterstate-95 should allow extra time because of possible delays in areas where there may be fewer lanes than normal due to construction.” In the event of inclement weather, travelers may want to call the Virginia Department of Transportation’s customer service highway information tollfree number, 1800-367-7623 (ROAD). All available troopers will patrol the state’s highways as part of Operation CARE, an acronym for Combined Accident Reduction Effprt, a statewide national program operating during four of the most heavily traveled holiday periods — Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving weekend. During the 1994 Thanksgiving holiday, troopers covered 242,464 miles over the 120-hour weekend and assisted 3.504 motorists. Troopers issued 7,422 summonses: 4,049 for speeding, 1,039 for reckless driving, 873 for seat belt violation, 89 for not using child safety restraints, and 1,213 for other hazardous violations. Troopers also arrested 159 drivers for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs. Tiny Cooks Rappahannock News Staff Photo bv Cindy Mahan Two-year-olds Elizabeth Cowgill and Conner Settle helped make the stuffing for the CCLC Thanksgiving dinner for patrons of the center last Friday.

District Court Docket The following court cases were ! heard in Rappahannock General I District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 7, ! and not previously reported in the ! Rappahannock News. Bruce Franklin Anders, 67/55, $36/29. Karen June Archer, 70/55, $45/29. Mary Ellen Bailey, 66/55, $33/29. Nark S. Behanna, 69/55, $42/34. Blackwil Thomas D. Brinton, 67/55, $36/34. Robert Ernest Burgener, 74/55, $57/29. Avalons Ward Burnis, seat belt violation, $25. Bonita Scott Burr, child restraint violation, $50. Derek Christian Campbell, 71/55, $48/29, seat belt violation, $25. Seung Koo Choi, R.D. 76/55, | $100/34. Peter Leng Chung, no inspection, ; $25/34. Donald Lee Cline II, fail to 1 desplay both plates, $25/29, seat belt ! violation, $25. I Danny Lynn Compton, unap[ proved equipment, $20/29. Charles Wesley Cressel, defective ; equipment, $25/34. Lawrence William Cross, seat ■ belt violation, $25. ! Theodore T. Cummings, 69/55, I $42/29. Donald Harold Day Jr., 67/55, ! $36/29. Robin Owens Day, 69/55, continJ ued to Dec. 12. Mark Hanford Dickerson, 70/55, $45/34. Joh Michael Disanto, 69/55, $42/29. . , Thomas Andrew Elliott, defective Equipment, $25/2; no driver’s license in possession, $ 10/2; no registration in possession, $10/2; expired registra'’tion, $25/2; seat belt violation, $25/2. ° Marianne Enghauser, fail to stop, $20/29. •3i Filomena Fernancez, 72/55, ,.$51/29, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. „ Robert Thomas Florentz, 74/55, ,1 amended to defective equipment, L $57/29. Oral Ray Fuller, 74/55, $57/29. David J. Garancosky, 67/55, $36/34, radar detector, $30/2. ... Michael Scott Gold, 73/55, „ $54/29. , Thomas Arthur Goldsworthy, , 72/55, $51/34. m WilliamH. Gray, 70/55, $45/29. Leon Augustus Graybill IV, 68/55, $39/29. Carlos Gabriel Gutierrez, 72/55, •u $51/34. Janine Nicole Harris, reckless dri ving, accident, continued to Nov. 12, 1996, paid costs $29. William Gordon Hill, 67/55, $36/29. Clyde T. Hilliard, 74/55, $57/29. David G. House, 73/55, $54/29. Melissa C. Hutcheson, 59/25, continued to Jan. 16, 1996, paid costs, $29. Brian Wayne Jefferson, defective equipment, $20/29. Allen Jackson Jenkins, driving under influence, ^river’s license suspended/revoked, continued to Dec. 16. Edward Arthur Jenkins, 67/55, $36/34. seat belt violation, $25. Thomas Edward Jenkins, driving under influence, second in five years, dismissed. Gautam Subodh Kaji, defective equipment, $25/29. Kurds M. Keesling, 68/55, $39/29, expired registration, complied with law. Hyung Min Kim, 77/55., continued to Jan. 16, paid costs $29. Vicky Lynn Lackey, defective equipment, $20/29, no child restraint, $50. Thomas F. Leatherbury, 70/55, $45/29. Andrew Richard Lise, 72/55, continued to Jan. 16, 1996. Robert Arthur Litchfield, 69/55, $42/34. Robert Adair Lytle II, 73/55, $54/29. Basil S. Martin, overwidth, $30/29, overlength, $30/2. Tami Lyn Martins, 67/55, $36/34, no child restraint, $50. Patrick Ian McCloskey, 67/55, $36/29. Michael Robert Merryman, 68/55, $39/29. Patricia A. Meyer, 69/55, continued to Jan. 16, 1996, paid costs $29. Ames Dean Miller, improper window tint, $20/29. Belinda Gay Motley, 67/55, amended to defective equipment, $25/29. Charles S. Myers, 70/55, continued to Jan. 16, 1996, paid costs, $29. Mary A. Needham, defective equipment, $25/34, expired inspection, $25/2. Gene Kaoru Ouye, 70/55, $45/34. Elisa Burdette Picked, 74/55, continued to Jan. 16, 1996, paid costs $29. Greg C. Price, overwidth, $30/29, overlength, $30/29. Michael David Purcell, driving under influence second offense, not prosecuted. John David Reed, defective equipment, $20/29. Linda Porter Reynolds, 72/55, IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE 1995 REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX bills have been mailed and are due December 5, 1995. Failure to receive bill does not relieve taxpayer of penalty and interest charges that accrue by law for failure to pay the tax assessment. If you did not receive your billl(s), please contact the Treasurer's office at 675-3334. Any payment of local levies received shall be credited first against the most delinquent local account. Payments may be make by check or cash at the Treasurer's office or, to avoid lines, mail payment to: TREASURER OF RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY P. O. BOX 37 WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 in :m Please enter my new subscription to ftappaljannocfe J}etos Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock. Elsewhere in the U.S $19.00/yr. $24.00/yr. I j NAME _.___• I 'ADDRESS-____ j CITY-----STATE-_ZIP_ > Mail subscriptions are payable In advance. Make check or money order payable to: I RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.0. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used tor CHANGE OF ADDRESS ! Old Address: New Address: 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. $51/29. Carolyn G. Richards, 70/55, $45/29. Tracy Lynette Richards, 64/45, $57/34. Sieglinoe Scholle, 68/55, $39/29. Leonard M. Shambon, 68/55, $39/29. John R. Simoes, 67/55, $36/29. Darence L. Smith, 74/55, $57/34. Darryl Kmichael Smith, 69/55, $42/34. Francisco Javier Soto, 68/55, $39/29. Jerald Wayne Stark, 70/55, $45/29. Sean Wesley Stogsdill, 66/55, $33/29. Richard Dale Thomas, speeding, 74/55, $57/34. j Brendan R. Thompson, 74/55, $57/29. Franklin A. Vanbeuren, expired registration, $25/34. Alan Lacy Walker, 69/55, continued to Jan. 16, paid costs, $29. Paul Alan Wear, 65/55, $30/29. Jennifer Amanda Whitaker, 70/55, $45/29. Lorene M. Williams, 74/55, continued to Dec. 19. Steven Todd Wimbish, 66/55, $33/34. Dean Gordon Winning, driving under influence, $200/49, $150 suspended, driver’s license suspended 12 months, 10 days in jail, suspended. Dean Gordon Winning, reckless driving, accident, not prosecuted. Malanio Milledo Lipscombe, 67/55, $36/29, seat belt violation, $25. Alison Dawn Altenburg, reckless driving, amended to improper driving, $25/29. Christian Arthur Beisel, improper driving, $25/29. Kraig Toxzylowski, reckless driving, 78/55, continued to Dec. 19. Pamela Louise Guiffre, 71/55, dismissed. Jimmy M. Johnson, 74/55, dismissed. Sandra D. Mcintyre, 74/55, dismissed. Linda Lorraine Wright, 74/55, dismissed. The following court cases were heard in Rappahannock General District Court on Tuesday, Nov. 14, and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News. Armando Ribeiro Araujo Jr., reckless driving, 80/55, no class m endorsement, continued to Dec. 12. Timothy J. Aronson, 63/45, $54/29. . Elizabeth Josephine Beahrn, 54/35, $57/29. Bora Beam, reckless driving, 80/55,.continued to Dec. 12. Yean Tae Chung, reckless dri. ving, 80/55, no class m endorsement, continued to Dec. 12. William E. Clare Jr., driving under influence, continued to Dec. 12. Jeffrey Dodd Davies, 63/45, $54/29. Kimberly Jean Fain, 73/55, $54/29. Joyce Charlene Hinkle, 59/45, $42/29. Felix S. Hsu, reckless driving, KU/55, continued to uec. iz. Wesley A. Kearns, 62/45, $51/29. Charles J. Lagillier, no inspection, $15/29. Minh Van Le, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Vinh Minh Le, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Cuong Bao Nguyen, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Prescott Wade Prillaman, 72/55, $51/29: Lawrence M. Shoup, 44/25, $57/29. Carl Jason Taylor, 74/55, $57/34. Peter Tuan Tran, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Giuseppe Adolfo Vozzolo, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Tuan-anh The Vu, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Susan Lynn Watson, 72/55, $51/34. Saman Zand, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Dec. 12. Thomas W. McFarland Jr, drunk in public, $25/29. David Allen Pullen, possession of marijuana, $199. - Lori Esther Soper, 7^/55, dismissed. Scott K. A1 lender, 68/55, $39/34. John Brantley Baber, 70/55, $45/34. Luther Elwood Beaty, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Margrit Betke, 69/55, $42.29. Penelope Joan Brower, 73/55, $54/29. Timothy Wayne Brown, 74/55, $57/29. Robert Hyde Busier Jr., 70/55, $45/29. Douglas Edward Butler, reckless 'driving, 76/55, reduced to improper driving, $25/29. Kevin Wesley Clark, 74/55, $57/29. Jamie T. Clement, 73/55, $54/29. Pamela Ann Cooney, 70/55, $45/34. Olivier Didier Duroyon, 68/55, $39/29. Katherine Mayre Dye, reckless driving, 76/55, continued to Dec. 12. Mark Brian Evry, 70/55, continued paid costs, $29. Jason Hinch, 69/55, $42/29. Don Hobbs, 70/55, $45/34. Elizabeth Ann Hurlock, 74/55, $57/29. Steven Daniel Jeffries Jr., improper passing, accident, school bus, $50/29. James Cody Jenkins, defective equipment, $20/29. Peter Brian Jones, 70/55, $45/29. no registration in possession, complied with law, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Frank Hua Ku, 72/55, continued, paid costs, $29. Yoo Chul Lee, 68/55, $39/29. Martha J. Leonette, 74/55, continued, paid costs, $29. Dorothy Jean Mathias, defective equipment, $25/34. James Patrick McCullough, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law, no registration in possession, complied with law. Kenneth Bradley Mcilwee, defective equipment, $20/29. Mary Ailene Miller, 74/55, $57/29. Mary Margaret Morrissey, 74/55, $57/29. Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the shelter in Amissville this week is a Lab 78 years old golden male. Found on Route 642 Amissville. • Prince: eight month old (n) male, black and white border collie/cross. • Dolly: 2-3 year old (s) female, black hound/cross. • Pegasus: eight month old (n) male, black and tan shepherd/hound. • Daisey Mae: one-and-half year old (s) female, tan sharpie/sheltie. • Kelley: three year old (s) female, black and tan hound/cross. To reach the shelter call 9373283. Shelter Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lost animal registry can be found in the classified section the Rappahannock News. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Nov. 13: 6:18 a.m., sickcall, U.S. 211, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS; 3 p.m., structural fire, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD, Sperryville VFD, and Flint Hill VFD; 9:09 p.m., abdominal pain, Route 614, Washington, Washington VFD. Nov. 14: 2:21 p.m., sickcall, Route 626, Washington, Washington VFD; 7:12 p.m., sickcall, Route 622, Gid Brown Hollow, Washington VFD. Nov. 15: 5:31 a.m., difficult breathing, Route 688, Amissvilhe VFD. Nov. 16: 12:09 p.m., chest pains, Gay Street Washington, Washington VFD; 7:53 p.m., possible stroke, Route 640, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 10:42 p.m., asthma attack, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD. Nov. 17: 12:42 a.m., fire alarm, Route 637, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 1:55 p.m., sickcall, Route 612, Sperryville, Washington VFD; 4:30 p.m., possible broken leg, Route 642, Amissville, Amissville VFD Nov. 18: 1:50 p.m., auto accident, Route 729, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 4:33 p.m., public service, Route 663, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD. Nov. 19: 7:58, sickcall, Route 638 Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock Sheriffs office this week: Nov. 13: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; telephone harassment, U.S. 522, Huntly; information-general, U.S. 211, Sperryville; juvenile status offense free text, Route 637, Amissville. Nov. 14: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Boston; public service, U.S. 522, Boston; public service, Route 622, Washington; stray dog, Route 642, Amissville; misdemeanor theft, Route 618, Castleton; dog nuisance, Piedmont Avenue Washington; lost/missing dog, Route 615, RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mission: Committed Tb Continuing Improvement For Each Student, Associate, The System & Society. GIFTED EDUCATION; A teacher of the gifted provides direct instruction to students at both schools. High School Gifted and Talented students will be offered individualized access to a computer network. physical education are offered at each grade level. Offered in the upper elementary grades are: instrumental and vocal music, Spanish and French. One of 14 RJR-Nabisco “Next Century Schools* nationwide, the focus of the three-year grant at grade four was on developing interactive computer instruction. All Grade 4 students receive keyboarding instruction. Grades 5 and 6 feature computer math, and Pre-Algebra is offered in grade 7. Special Education and related services are provided as appropriate. Full range of appropriate instruction & supervised work transitions “Rappahannock County High School students may attend George Washington Carver/Piedmont Technical Education Center for Practical Nursing, Cosmetology, Data Processing, Welding, Printing/Graphic Arts, Building Trades, and related coursework. ATHLETICS: The Rappahannock Panthers compete in the Bull Run District of the Virginia High School League in basketball, cross country, volleyball, softball, baseball, track & field, soccer, and cheerleading. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS; Recent RCHS graduates have been accepted for admission at the following colleges, universities, and schools: Bridgewater, Chowan, Clarkson, Computer Learning Center, David Lipscomb, Drexel, George Mason, Howard, JMU, Liberty, Longwood, Lord Fairfax, Mary Washington, NOVA, Potomac State, Radford, Shepherd, St. Andrews, U.VA., V.C.U., VM.I., Virginia Tfech, and Washington business. The Rappahannock County School Board does not discriminate in any of its programs or employment practices on the basis of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, or religion. Title IX concerns should be addressed to: Mrs. Mary Anne Biggs, Assistant Superintendent, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747. 504 concerns should be addressed to: Mrs. Helen Williams, 6 Schoolhouse Road, Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock County Elementary School 34 Schoolhouse Road Washington, VA 22747 Rappahannock County High School 12576 Lee Highway Washington, VA 22747 (540) 987-8576 Jack Raines, Principal Mike Tup per, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director School Board Office 6 Schoolhouse Road Washington, VA 22747 (540) 987-8773 (640) 987-8259 Raye Tupper, Principal Richard Smith, Assistant Principal 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Bus Radios Monitored 7:00 a.m.) emphasis on integrated reading at most grade levels. In addition to core academic subjects, music, art, library, and RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 8-12) *College Preparatory Offerings Include: AP English AP U.S. History and other Social Studies Vocational Education Offerings Include: Business Education Courses Include: Accounting Biology II, Chemistry, Physics, and other academic sciences Business Law AP Calculus and other higher mathematics classes French/Spanish Problem Solving and Statistics *Fine Arts Offerings Include: Art Concert/Marching/Pep Band Concert Choir Drama ^ * Special Education Offerings Include: Keyboarding, Work Processing & related Business courses Consumer Home Economics Courses include: Life Management Skills Child Care & Parenting Technology Education Courses Include: Architectural Drawing (AUTO-CAD) & Intro. Tb Engineering (CAM) (Alternate years) Technology Foundations Building Trades Castleton; information-general, Route 612, Sperryville. Nov. 15: public service, Route 666, Chester Gap; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 211, Washington; abandoned vehicle. Route 231, Sperryville; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident U.S. 211, Sperryville; business, Route 683, Washington. Nov. 16: noise disturbance, U.S. 211 Amissville; flight to avoid prosecution/confident, Gay Street Town of Washington; information-general, U.S. 211, Washington; harassing communication, Route 1002, Sperryville; damage property, private. Town of Washington. Nov. 17: traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, stray dog, Castleton, animal emergency, response, Route 647, Amissville, stray dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; parking violation, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; citizen requested assistance, Route 642, Japtsels Lane; information-general, Town Of Washington; public service U.S. 522, Huntly; misdemeanor theft, U.S. 522, Woodville; information-general. Route 1002, Sperryville. Nov. 18: traffic accident, Route 639, Amissville; information-general, Route 622, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 627, Washington, citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211, Ben Venue; stray dog, Route 231, Sperryville, stray dog, U.S. 211, Washington; larceny — from building, Route 729, Amissville; intoxication, Route 606, Flint Hill. Nov. 19: simple assault, Route 643, Amissville, animal emergency, response, U.S. 211, Amissville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 651, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, Route 1001, Sperryville; information-general, Route 707, Slate Mills; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 645, Amissville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray dog. U.S. 211, Sperryville; animal emergency, response, Route 642, Viewtown; stray dog, U.S. 2H, Amissville. 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Club Officers Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Local Future Business Leaders of America officers for the current year are Tara Thomas, historian; Heather Legg, president; Chris Kerr, treasurer; Carla Childress, vice president; and Jamie Wines, secretary. Water Tests Approved Planners Discuss Forum Requests By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Developers of small-lot subdivisions, and developers of subdivisions with many lots will have to prove that the additional houses built in their subdivisions will not take water from existing homes under a proposed change to the subdivision ordinance that won approval from the Planning Commission last Wednesday. The planners did vote to modify the amendment slightly. Originally it read developments of five or more lots with all lots five acres or less, and that was changed to read five or more lots with an average density of five acres or less. The amendment also would apply to all developments of 10 or more lots of any size in residential and village residential areas. The Board of Supervisors will consider this amendment at their January meeting, once the new board has taken office. The amendment will require such developers to submit plans for hydrogeologic testing for review and to conduct tests of the water supply once Correction The child on the left in the photo on page A-4 in last week’s paper is Cynthia Ibarra. The wrong name was printed. The Rappahannock News regrets the error. the plans have been approved. Final approval of a subdivision plat will depend on meeting the new requirements. Jesse Pond and Peter White spoke in favor of the concept of protecting water resources at the public hearing on the ordinance. “Keep it simple," Mr. Pond advised. The planners discussed the public forum held in Chester Gap the week before. “We heard a lot of requests, some were legitimate needs, all of which would mean big tax increases,” Stonewall-Hawthom District representative Sharon Pierce said. “These are probably what we’ll hear more and more of as the county changes." Of the request for a senior center, Chairman Mike Massie suggested they use the Washington Fire Hall, which is handicapped accessible. Mr. McCarthy said some of the concern was about handicapped accessibility, but it was also “an issue of empowerment, a place to call their own. I am not sure it’s resolvable,” he said. Mr. Massie said, “The identification of the need is important. To resolve that need doesn’t depend on government, but government can be a part of it.” Werner Krebser, representing Wakefield District which includes Chester Gap, said it was a “big disappointment” to learn that there is no citizens association there. A citizens’ association could purchase some of the lots that are not built on and put recreational facilities on them. “It’s not up to the county to provide these facilities.” CHIPMUNK HOLLOW invites you to their annual CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, November 24 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring: June McKenna Collectible Santas, House of Hatton, Byers' Choice Carolers, Many Beautiful Gift Items ,av -» Refreshments will be served US 211, west of Sperry ville s 987-8518 t 3 Gauntry Minor’s * Blue Bidge Christmas Sale Spectacular 50% OFF our entire selection of fashion in the retail store, including many Fall and Christmas 1995 catalog items £ £ H L PLUS A superb selection of close-out and discontinued sweaters at $45.00 EACH PLUS A wide selection of designer vests at $15 EACH PLUS A tremendous offering of country and holiday accessories at 30% to 50% OFF SALE RUNS Friday, November 24 through Sunday, November 26, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Country Manor is located 2 miles West ofSperryville on Route 211 We arc an authorized Dept. 56 Dealer <kJ) Hospice Helps Patients, Families Face Death November is National Hospice Month, and the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors has issued a proclamation urging citizens to support the efforts of Hospice of the Rapidan. The proclamation acknowledges the work of hospice employees and volunteers who improve the quality of life for terminally ill residents and their families. Usihg an holistic, interdisciplinary team approach, hospice workers help make it possible for families to make the most of their time together. Under hospice care, Rappahannock resident Marta Tholand was able to live without pain, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home until she died of cancer in October. Mrs. Tholand’s daughter, Carolyn Ward, is grateful that she could call on hospice for help. “Several of my mother’s friends had used hospice, $o I knew I could count on them when I needed them,” says Mrs. Ward. “One nurse, Barbara Reddy, even came out in the middle of the night, cheerful and just bubbling with energy. There’s no way I could have done it without them.” Pain control is the first priority of the hospice staff. Years of experience in comforting patients with end-stage diseases have made hospice nurses experts at staying one step ahead of the pain. . “We recognize that a person in pain can feel and think about very little else,” says patient care coordinator Kathy Clements, R.N. “Time is more precious than ever for our patients. Our mission is to eliminate the pain and make them comfortable so they can turn their attention to more important matters. This allows them to join their loved ones in making the most of the time they have left.” The hospice team used a combination of medications and a morphine pump to keep Mrs. Tholand comfortable and alert. They ordered and paid for medical equipment and assigned certified nurses aides to assist with patient care. And hospice volunteer Robin Herr made it possible for Mrs. Ward to take a break now and then. “Mrs. Tholand was a delightful woman,” says Ms. Herr, a recent graduate of Hospice of the Rapidan’s thirty-hour volunteer training course. “I could not have asked for a better first experience. The work was challenging and rewarding, and it was such an honor to get to know her.” Brenda Welch, a hospice nurse who cared for Mrs. Tholand, remembers her as a strong, courageous woman who took control and faced death with dignity and humor. “Marta was very special. At 80 years old, she thought of death as just another adventure. She was unafraid, and said she had a full life and had accomplished what she needed to do,” says Mrs. Welch. “She told me how much she had genuinely enjoyed her friends and the people around her, and 1 think she would like for them to know that.” Over the past 12 years, nurses like Brenda Welch and volunteers like Robin Herr have cared for nearly 60 patients and families in Rappahannock County. If hospice can help someone you know, please call 825-4840 for information. Free English as a Second Language Classes Offered In its first month, the free English as a Second Language class at Carver/Piedmont has attracted students from seven different countries. Spanish is the first language of the majority but French, Portuguese and Russian are also spoken. “Their abilities cover a wide range as well,” says teacher Elizabeth Boyd. “One student is very fluent in spoken English but didn’t seriously study reading and writing because he felt he would never need it. Now that he’s married to an American, living here, and wanting to go on with higher education, it’s suddenly very important.” There are several husband/wife teams in which the husband, who goes out to work, has constant exposure to spoken English. The wives, who have had much less chance to hear or practice the new* language, are less able to communicate in English. Some of the students have had little education in their native language. Mrs. Boyd says learning to understand and speak enough English for daily life is the first priority for them. The class meets Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-9:00, at Carver/Piedmont Technical Education Center on Route 15 between Culpeper and Orange. New students are welcome to join at any time. To register or get information, call 825-0157 or 1-800-371-7380. r November is USED CAR & TRUCK MONTH 1 If you don 'l like our asking price, just make us an offer! 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Qotontolim Jf rout i.\opal 630-2935 Community Calendar Friday November 24 • Alumni Basketball Tournament, at RCHS gym - 7 p.m. (987-8575) Saturday November 25 • Buffet Breakfast by WVFD, at Washington Fire Hall - 7-11 a.m. • Alumni Basketball Tournament, at RCHS gym - 7 p.m. (987-8575) Wednesday November 29 • Blood Drive, at the Flint Hill Fire Hall, sponsored by the Rappahannock Extension Homemakers - 3:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday December 2 • Washington Volunteer Fire Department Auction • “A Smithsonian Holiday Celebration” at The Theatre - 8 p.m. (6751253) Wednesday December 6 • Fall Beef Seminar, at Hampton Stock Farm - 10 a.m.-l p.m. (6753619 Friday December 8 • The Northern Virginia Academy of Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, at The Theatre - 7:30 p.m. • “Haunted by Waters,” the Rappahannock River, with Walter Nicklin at the Rappahannock Library - 8 p.m. Saturday December 9 • Colonial Christmas in Washington • The Northern Virginia Academy of Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, at The Theatre - 7:30 p.m. Sunday December 10 • The Northern Virginia Academy of Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, at The Theatre Reserved Sewer Rights Issue Again Troubles County Board By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The issue of charging for reserved sewer rights came up again at last week’s meeting of the Water and Sewer Authority. The owner of a potential Sperryville business had requested reserved sewer rights for a shop in a house. Declaring that the plant was not at capacity, the WSA reserved three EDUs (equivalent to a dwelling unit) for six months. That period ran out in October. Since then the WSA adopted a policy of charging at half the normal rate to continue to reserve rights. At last month’s meeting secretary Richard Smith said the potential owners wanted to begin paying at half the regular rate to continue to reserve sewer capacity. Mr. Smith asked treasurer Carson Johnson to begin charging them. At Thursday’s meeting Mr. Johnson said it would be January before the first bill went out. He also said the authority might be putting itself in jeopardy by charging. Mr. Johnson said to connect to the WSA main line, a line would either have to go across neighbors’ land or would have to cross U.S. 211. When the sewer system was put in, rock under the road required blasting and cost $5,000 for each crossing. He said normally a customer has to pay to bring his sewer line to within 10 feet ot the WSA main line, but if the authority started charging with no sewer service in place, the WSA might find itself responsible for bringing the line to the WSA main line. Member Charles K. “Pete” Estes made a motion to table a decision to research the matter further. Following further discussion the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Estes said he would discuss the matter with County Attorney Peter Luke. / Paid Advertisement HI P To The Citizens of Hampton District: Thank you for your support on November 7th. I will do my best to be a good supervisor. Call me anytime, 675-3537. 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-mappatjannocH J2etosEstablished 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL LOU HATTER Publisher Executive Editor JOHN T. TOLER SHARON KILPATRICK Executive Vice President Editor BARBARA C. WAYLAND ANN BROWN General Manager Account Executive CINDY MAHAN, Staff Writer and Photographer To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents — Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation The Audit Bureau WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1995 ' US '■ ’ ' Thanksgiving It is time once again to take stock of all we have to be thankful for as we reach the end of the harvest season. The beauty that surrounds us continues to bless Rappahannock County residents. But the greatest blessing for the county remains the generous character of its citizens. Far more than most places Rappahannock runs on volunteer power. Many youth organizations depend on volunteers: the scouts, 4-H, and the growing sports programs in soccer, baseball and softball. Sunday School teachers and church youth group leaders offer moral guidance to county youth. Increasingly the schools depend on volunteers to help bridge the gap between means and ends. Among the county’s most amazing volunteers are those who put in hours keeping our volunteer fire and rescue squads going. They not only stand ready to make the emergency runs, but they agree to take hundreds of hours of training to prepare them for these duties. Hospice of the Rapidan, the Friends of the Rappahannock Library, the friends of the Child Care and Learning Center, the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and the Community, the Rappahannock Historical Society — all are organizations that enrich our lives and run on volunteer power. The county and town governments are essentially run by volunteers. Some of the members of the various boards receive compensation, but it is small, and conscientious members put in many hours beyond those spent in meetings. This is the time of year to be thankful for the many volunteers, to thank the volunteers and for more citizens to join them in making Rappahannock the special place it is. Balancing the Budget It is hard to take seriously the posturing in Washington, D.C. The President and members of Congress have apparently agreed to negotiate on balancing the budget in seven years. But Gramm-Rudman should have already brought us most of the way to a balanced budget. The Congress has the power to balance the budget now. All that is needed is for the House of Representatives to appropriate no more than the Congressional Budget Office estimates the Federal government will take in during 1966. The President could veto those appropriations bills, but then he would have no money to run the government. Instead we have proposals to pass tax cuts early in the process and put off deep cuts in spending until near the end of the seven years. As soon as the American people are willing to ask no more of their government than they are willing to pay for in taxes, the budget will be balanced. Editorials Sec, Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Chester Gap had plenty of snow last week as this scene near the entrance to the village clearly shows. Letters to the Editor Sacrificing Beauty To the Editor: It seems each time I drive through Rappahannock County I see another house being built on the side of a beautiful mountain. Some of these homes are painted with colors that don’t blend at all with the surroundings, and others have large areas cleared of the natural growth. I find it ironic that Rappahannock County allows this but will not allow a trailer park or low cost housing development to accommodate those of lesser means. I respectfully challenge the powers-that-be to address this issue and possibly take a drive to some of the surrounding counties which allow such development MAURICE LEE BUTLER Boston GOP Victory? To the Editor: It may come as a surprise to some readers, but last Tuesday’s election was a victory for the Virginia GOP and yes, for Governor Allen. Liberal Democrats have started the drumbeat that because the GOP failed to win both houses of the General Assembly that Virginia has somehow repudiated Governor Allen. When Virginians went to the polls last Tuesday, 52 percent voted Republican in a state that has had dictatorial Democratic control for most of the last three centuries. Fifty-two percent voted for candidates that supported the Allen Agenda of welfare reform, no-parole for criminals, lower taxes and less government. We should not forget that Republicans gained two seats in the State Senate and held their own in the House of Delegates. When was the last time the Democrats won anything important? JAMES PARMELEE State ChairmanVirginia Young Republicans Centreville Troop 36 Reorganizes To the Editor: After many months of reorganization, and developing a new staff of leaders, a new committee and rechartering under Trinity Episcopal Church of Washington. Troop 36 is reaching an all time high membership of 28 Boy Scouts. Boy Scout Leader Paul Nichols is stepping down as Scout Master and I volunteered to take over. Assistant Scout Masters are Paul Nichols, Phillip “the Bald Eagle” Lamma, Clarence “Skippy” Giles III, and Bill Ralston. There is over 75 years of scouting, training, and leadership capabilities among these leaders. Mr. Nichols, with more than 40 years of leadership, has given this community many Eagle Scouts with the latest Eagle Scout being Mike Wolfe, who received his award in October. Jim Clark, who finished his project, should receive his award in December. The national average is less than 1 percent out of 100 scouts will ever become an Eagle Scout. This shows Mr. Nichols dedication and the great support of this community that together, more young men have had the scouting experience and opportunity to become eagle Scouts. So this community deserves a good pat on the back for supporting Mr. Nichols and Troop 36 in developing some of the finest young men in today’s society. If the community continues its great support of Troop 36, I feel with the new leadership and new sponsorship, Troop 36 will continue to strive for the greatest achievement, “eagle scout.” ROBERT CAIRNS Scout Master Stamps Delete \ 'Christmas' To the Editor: Attention stamp collectors and citizens proud of our Christian heritage. Did you realize this year’s stamps issued for Christmas delete the word “Christmas?” After calling several offices within the Post Office Department, on Nov. 17,1 finally found someone with an explanation. Cynthia Justice of the stamp services office had this explanation: “The word ‘Greetings’ is more diversified. The word ‘Christmas’ may offend someone since there are so many different religions. Some people are sensitive, and the word ‘Greetings’ is more neutral.” 1 asked who makes the determination as to what stamps will be issued. That is done by a “Stamp Advisory Committee.” Terry McCaffrey is Project Manager for Stamp Development. I appreciate the fact that there are many different religions. However, the Postal Service always issues other secular stamps at Christmas time. 1 am offended that the work “Christmas” was left off the Madonna and child stamp. If you are offended, too, you may express your concerns and request an explanation to the following: Honorable Marvin Runyon, Postmaster General, 475 L’Enfant Plaza, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20260-2420 (Phone: 202-268-2000). ^ Honorable John McHugh; Chairman, Postal Service subcommittee; 2157 Rayburn House Office Building; Washington, D.C. 20515. You may wish to inquire if a decision has been made for 1996 stamps; if so, what are their designs and wording. I first learned about the stamps when listening to WPRZ AM 1250 broadcast of Point of View from 2:05 to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 17. Another lady ; from Virginia had called the Postal Service and got the same explanation as I; however, when Postmaster General Runyon spoke with Point of View, he said it was an error and the word “Christmas” would be back in 1996. It should be interesting to^see what explanations we get in writing. CATHY SMITH Amissville Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK In politics perception is reality and by that standard Virginia Republicans suffered a crushing defeat on Election Day. The take-no-prisoners, go-forbust strategy crafted by Governor George Allen and his advisers created such expectations of a dramatic GOP takeover of the state legislature a year after the Republican national revolution of 1994 that a net gain of two GOP legislators among the 140 is not viewed by the public as any kind of victory. Had not Allen from the first moments of his highly partisan inaugural address declared all-out war on Democrats, and followed up with even stronger bomb tossing, this year’s election results might have been viewed as another step in the inevitable progression toward Republican control of the General Assembly. The fact is the GOP now has as many Senate members as Democrats. The fact also is that many veteran Democrats both in the House and Senate won’t be able to run forever and most of them are in Republican leaning districts that will go to the GOP once they depart. Thus if Jim Gilmore, or some other Republican, becomes Virginia’s next Governor, it is probable they will have one or both legislative chambers under GOP control at some point in their term. But this is no consolation for the Allen forces who put all the money on the pass line and rolled snake eyes. Unless some Democratic Senator can be persuaded to convert, they will return to Richmond in January to face a Democrat-controlled House brimming with hostility and a Senate where Donald Beyer will be the state’s first non-figurehead lieutenantgovernor. Allen was obviously the elections’ biggest loser. He loses his status as a potential player on the national scene and must now, for the sake of polishing a tarnished image, be nice to those selfsame Democrats he has been so fond of calling arrogant and irresponsible. Attorney General Gilmore, a Republican, gains by being more able to step out of Allen’s shadow as the gubernatorial year of 1997 approach es. For Beyer, the Senate split may be a mixed blessing. It will give him a new role as power broker, but may also force him to make crucial votes on some highly charged issues that could come back to haunt him politically. Now in his second term as lieutenant governor, he has been cautious to an extreme as he awaits his turn to seek the opportunity to live in the Executive Mansion. It is unlikely that either Senator Vigil Goode or Charles Colgan, Democrats who often vote like Republicans, will go over to the GOP side as some hope. But because several conservative Democratic Senators, Hunter Andrews, Frank Nolen and Elmo Cross lost, and several liberal Democrats, Patricia Ticer and Katie Couric’s sister, won, they will find themselves among a Senate Democratic group on the whole considerably more liberal. Then again such people as Goode and Colgan may be able to get just about anything they want from their feH^w Democratic senators since they will be ticking time bombs able to put the Republican Party instantly in charge if they so desire. As one wag put it, “If I was the Governor, I’d give Virgil (Goode) anything he wanted if he would change over, even let.him stay in the Mansion while in Richmond.” The reason, it says here, only- two incumbents lost in House of Delegates races had little to do with issues as enunciated by either Democrats or Republicans, but had everything to do with incumbency. Since House districts are much smaller than Senate districts, an incumbent can more easily ingratiate him or her self with voters. When the turn of the century rolls around and Republicans are at last in control of the General Assembly, 1995 will be regarded,as a minor blip on the screen. But for the moment — the next t\yo;years — Governor Allen has managed to paint himself into a corner^where the angry likes of Earl Dickinson, Tom Moss and Dick Cranwe(l*will be taking pot shots at him and often. .; John Goolrick, a former political reporter, is now an aide .to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateipan Opinions expressed are his own.

Photo courtesy of Cheryl Fairbrother Meghan Fairbrother skis the slalom at Snowbird in Utah. Fairbrother Ranks 4th ■: ' Local resident Meghan Fairbrother raced Coca-Cola Jr. NASTAR (NAtional STAndard Race) during the 1994-95 ski season and placed fourth among all 10-12 year-old females in the United States. Meghan was ranked against U.S. Ski Team member and 1994 Olympic gold medalist, Tommy Moe, along with approximately 110,000 other recreational ski racers participating in the 1994-95 Coca-Cola Jr. NASTAR program. NASTAR, a SKI Magazine program, is offered at 180 ski areas in 30 states and is open to recreational ski racers of every age and ability level: Racers are timed on a modified slalom course and given a score or •■“handicap.” The handicap system allows racers to compare themselves to other NASTAR racers across the U.S. and to earn bronze, silver or gold medals every day they race. National racers are ranked based on the average of their three best handicaps. Fairbrother earned an average handicap of 17.7 while skiing at Massanutten. That score means she was just 17.7 percent behind NASTAR National Pacesetter, Tommy Moe, who held NASTAR’s best handicap, a zero, during the 1994-95 ski season. Her younger brother Michael Fairbrother placed fifth for boys in the 10 to 12 age group in Virginia. Both spent three weeks in New Zealand training this summer and are off to Maine with the Massanutten Ski team the second week of December. Besides skiing both Fairbrother offspring are active as tennis and soccer players. Banquet Ends Soccer Season Every cafeteria seat, every table, at Rappahannock Elementary School was filled Saturday night with parents and children attending the annual banquet of the Rappahannock Soccer League. After more than 250 peopjle devoured the potluck dishes crowding a half-dozen tables, they applauded each player and each volunteer parent, for his or her efforts that season. Diana Corbin, the mother of several soccer players and the founder of the all-girls’ team, received the “golden shoe” award for outstanding contributions to the cause of soccer. The crowd cheered Stacy Woodward, a member of the all-girls’ team, for her invitation to play goalie on a four-county, all-star girls’ team. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your story or photo suggestions. Upcoming events include a winter soccer season at Culpeper Middle School, spring soccer beginning in March, and various summer soccer programs. Watch local newspapers for more information on these events. Winter Sports Schedule Tues. Dec. 5 Fri. Dec. 8 Tues. Dec. 12 Wed. Dec. 13 Fri. Dec. 15 Tues. Dec. 19 Wed. Jan. 3 Fri. Jan. 5 Tues. Jan. 9 Fri. Jan. 12 Fri. Jan. 19 Fri. Jan. 26 Tues. Jan. 30 Wed. Jan. 31 Fri. Feb. 2 Mon. Feb. 5 Tues. Feb.6 Fri. Feb. 9 Tues. Feb. 13 Thurs. Feb. 15 Boy’s Basketball Home Luray Away Central Home Manassas Park Away Luray Away Brentsville Home Stonewall Jackson Home Page County Away Strasburg Home George Mason Away Clark County Home Central Home Brentsville Away Stonewall Jackson Home R-MA Home Strasburg Away Manassas Park Away Page County Home Clarke County Away George Mason Away R-MA Bull Run District Tournament February 20 thru 23. Varsity Coach — Eugene Baltimore J.V. Coach — Luther Stanley Home games start at 6 p.m. with the J.V. Varsity games to follow. Girls’ Volleyball Mon. Dec. 4 Home Thurs. Dec. 7 Away Mon. Dec. 11 Away Mon. Dec. 18 Away Thurs. Dec. 21 Home Wed. Dec. 27 Away Thurs. Jan. 4 Home Mon. Jan. 8 Away Thurs. Jan. 11 Home Mon. Jan. 15 Away Thurs. Jan. 18 Home Mon. Jan. 22 Home Mon. Jan. 29 Home Thurs. Feb. 1 Away Mon. Feb. 5 Away Thurs. Feb. 8 Home Mon. Feb. 12 Away Strasburg Stonewall Jackson Central Page County Manassas Park Tournament at Madison George Mason Clarke County Brentsville Strasburg Stonewall Jackson Central Page County Manassas Park George Mason Clarke County Brentsville Bull Run District Tournament at Page County Saturday February 17. Varsity Coach — Laura Conklin J.V. Coach — Heidi Maeyer Home games start at 7 p.m. with J.V. first, varsity games follow. Winter sports schedules are subject to changes as the result of weather Call 987-9316 for a voice mail update of athletic schedules. Rafala Professional Counseling Services Cynthia R. M. Rafalaa, M.Ed., Ed.S. Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor 139 West Davis Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Treating individuals, families and children. 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Volleyball Practice Begins By NAOMI SMOOT Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Tryouts for this year's volley ball teams began last Monday. Thirty-seven students went out for this year’s two girls’ volleyball teams. Laura Conklin will be coaching the varsity team, and Heidi Maeyer will be coaching the junior varsity. Miss Maeyer and Coach Conklin are both experienced athletes themselves. Miss Maeyer was on the Girls Volley ball team at RCHS for five years. Coach Conklin teaches physical education and coaches Girls Basketball in the Fall as well. When asked what her goal is for this season she said it is v “Improvement. No matter what the sport is, I like to see improvement throughout the season.” Monday morning, after four days of try -outs, team rosters were posted. Summer Alexander, Meghan Fairbrother, Stacy Fincham, Alice Gentry, Jessie Gheen, Robyn Kaye, Rebekah l.etsen, Beth Magee, Ashley McNeely, Lauren Sharp, Amanda Walter and Janice Wilson will be on the J.V. 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Block Schedule on Busy Board Agenda By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer As the high school prepares to move to a block schedule next year. Principal Jack Raines gave the School Board a sample schedule at last Thursday’s meeting that provides for each student to take seven classes a year, the same as they can now, but with classroom periods lasting longer. A committee that studied block schedules last year recommended that the high school move to an alternateday block schedule. The sample schedule provides for four blocks one day and four different blocks the following day, but the fourth block on the first day would be a “resource block” rather than a class block. Mr. Raines said he found it impossible without adding staff to schedule eight different classes for students for the five years they attend the high school. He said the “resource block” would be needed to provide time for students to make up work missed when they were absent and for clubs to meet. The resource block would also allow for tutoring, assemblies and even intermural competition.. Teachers would teach six classes at a time, three on each of the alternating days. The classes would last 90 min New Health Plans Offered Small business employers in Virginia are being offered two new health benefit plans designed to. ensure that their employees have access to essential health services. The State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance recently approved plans submitted by more than 30 insurance companies which are actively marketing coverage to employers with two to 25 eligible employees. - The plans, known as the "Essential Health Benefit Plan” and the "Standard Health Benefit Plan,” were required in legislation adopted by the Virginia General Assembly. The State Corporation Commission (SCC) approved rules governing the plans earlier this year. Insurers, health services plans, and health maintenance organizations began offering these plans for new and renewal business as of October 28. The plans provide a comprehensive and standardized package of health insurance benefits. The “standard” plan provides slightly richer benefits than the “essential” plan. Small employers are encouraged to contact their insurance carriers for, more information about “essential” and “standard” benefit plans. The i SCO's Bureauof Insurance can also answer questions and provide small business employers with a list of the growing number of carriers authorized to market these plans. The toll free telephone number is 1-800-5527945. utes, and the “resource block” would also be 90 minutes long. Teachers would have a planning period on the days without the “resource block.” Thifc longer class periods in block scheduling allow for a greater variety of learning activities and will particularly help with science labs and other projects that take a longer time to complete than the traditional 48minute class. The proposed schedule extends the school day by 10 minutes. The first class would meet from 8:20-9:50 a.m., starting five minutes before first period does now, and the fourth block would last from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m., ending five minutes than seventh period does now. The lunch period has been shortened with two shifts between 11:25 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The lunch shifts would be 25 minutes long with a 10minute overlap. Students would have a 10-minute home room period either before or after lunch. Mr. Raines said some of his teachers are worried about teaching 90 minute classes, and teachers from a school that has been on a block schedule will be coming in to provide an in-service program. The School Board also saw Holly Pendleton demonstrate using a computer hooked up to the Internet to search the World Wide Web. Mr. Pendleton said with the government shut down some internet addresses were unavailable and the Internet was operating more slowly. They heard a report by Helen Williams on developing a working relationship with the county’s Social Services Department and from School Superintendent David Gangel on developing a working relationship with the Sheriffs Office. Karla Miller asked to discuss that with the board, but Dr. Gangel said her discussion would have to come in executive session since it involved the privacy of a student. Mrs. Miller left angry. The board approved a project presented by Nancy Gallegos of providing community service by organizing volunteer high schoolers to work with elementary students during the school day. They also approved a request by Rosa Crocker to send out a fund raising letter to compiunity members soliciting contributions to fund special assemblies at both schools and a fund raising letter to be sent out by elementary principal Raye Tupper asking for contributions to purchase computer software. Dr. Gangel reported that after the sewer lagoon improvement project is finished, he expects to have about S84.000 left over from the bonds sold for the elementary school addition. He said the only bid for improvements to the track came in at $76,340 and that bid was rejected. Instead, Dr. Gangel recommended the board work with an architect to break the track project down into parts and see what can be done for the track and soccer field using bond monies and perhaps assistance from the Athletic Boosters. 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Fauquier Hospital Physician Referral (703) 349-0588 Hours8a.m.to5pm State-of-the-art Health Care Close to Home Sperryville OTarmer t— ' ! m Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Brittany RufTner sits on a porch on Main Street. 3 Indicted, Several Paroled By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer three men were indicted in Rappahannock Circuit Court on Nov. 13. Scott Randolph Stewart, 33, of Lithia, Georgia, was indicted on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor girl, and two counts of aggravated sexual battery on a minor girl. The victim was just five years old when two of the alleged crimes took place between Feb. 1 and April 13, 1988, and six years old when the other two allegedly took place between April 13 and June 30, 1988. Mr. Stewart was an employee of the victim’s mother. Milton Conway Hudson, 31, of Washington, was indicted for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); possession of a concealed weapon (a .22 caliber pistol); and possession of marijuana. Samuel D. Berry, 41, of Culpeper, was indicted for fraud. A capias remains outstanding for Mr. Berry. In a plea agreement with the Commonwealth, Jerome John Gray, 24, of Capitol Heights, Maryland, had a charge of grand larceny reduced to petit larceny because he paid restitution of $1,543.70 on time. Mr. Gray entered an Alford plea, which means that he claimed he was not guilty, but felt that there was enough evidence that a jury would find him guilty. Going along with the plea agreement, Judge W. Shore Robertson sentenced Mr. Gray to 12 months in jail, with six months suspended, and Mr. Gray may be transferred to another jail facility. Mr. Gray must also pay the costs of prosecution, be on supervised probation for two years, and must do 40 hours of community service after he is released from jail. Judge Robertson told Mr. Gray, “1 hope that whatever brought you here will not occur again in your life.” Otis Wilford Jordan, 39, of Life is precious. A subsidiary of Valley Health System 9 That message comes across loud and clear in the birthing room at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, Virginia. Here, skilled care providers are dedicated to helping newborns and their families get off to a healthy start. Providihg a full scope of services and wide-ranging expertise is part of Valley Health System’s commitment to comprehensive, coordinated care in our community. Wv Val ley Health System All the care you need. Warren Memorial Hospital • War Memorial Hospital • Urgent Care Winchester Medical Center • Valley Pharmacy • Valley Home Care Valley Medical Transport • Surgi-Center of Winchester Amissville, was sentenced to five years in prison for possession of cocaine. Judge Robertson suspended the entire sentence, and told Mr. Jordan he will be on two years supervised probation, which includes monitoring to make sure he remains drug and alcohol free. He must also pay the costs of his prosecution within six months. Carl James Snyder, Jr., 31; of Sperryville, who was found guilty of discharging a firearm into an occupied building (a felony) and brandishing a firearm (a misdemeanor) by a jury in September, had been sentenced by that jury to nine months for the felony and four months for the misdemeanor. Mr. Snyder has been in jail since the Sept. 7 trial. Judge Robertson suspended Mr. Snyder’s sentence, told him he would be on supervised probation for two years, and must pay the costs of prosecution within six months. Allen Ray Davis, 27, of Castletort, asked to have his driver’s license reinstated after having lost it in Feb^ 1991 when he was declared an habitual offender. He said he had been through the VASAP program, was no longer addicted to alcohol, and need his license to drive to and from work and to church on Sundays. Mr. Luke recommended to the court that Mr. Davis be required to get an ignition interlock, a device that does not allow someone to drive a vehicle if they have been drinking. * Judge Robertson agreed, granted Mr. Davis a restricted license, and told him he must get an ignition interlock. Mr. Davis was concerned about the cost of the ignition interlock, saying that he heard they cost $1,250. Judge Robertson told Mr. Davis that he felt he could get one for less than that, and that he would get a rate reduction on his insurance once he has the ignition interlock installed. In circuit court last Friday, Shannon Renee Cordani, 19, of Amissville, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for violation of CDI. A letter from Catherine Heritage of CDI to the court dated August 31, 1995, stated that Ms. Cordani had been referred to CDI to monitor 100 hours of community service. Ms. Heritage said that Ms. Cordani had falsely indicated her performance of 56 hours of community service work at the Rappahannock County library. Judge Robertson sentenced Ms. Cordani to 30 days in jail, to be served on weekends. She reported for her first weekend in jail at 6 p.m. last Friday. She must also finish her 100 hours of community service and is placed back on supervised probation. Craig Lynn Bruce, 42, of Amissville, was sentenced to five years for possession of a firearm after having been convicted a felon. Judge Robertson suspended the sentence, but told Mr. Bruce he will be on three years’ supervised probation, must pay the costs of prosecution, do 100 hours of community service, and pay a $500 fine. “You need to strictly comply with probation,” he told Mr. Bruce. Subscribe to the i Rappahannock Now*. Call 678-3338.

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According to Michael Starks, who was with Mr. Fletcher that night, they saw Mr. Sisk at the 211 Quicke Mart the night of the incident. He said that inside the store he heard Mr. Fletcher say to Mr. Sisk, “You are bigger than me and I know you can beat my ass.” They all went outside, and Mr. Starks advised Mr. Fletcher to get in his car, which he did not do, saying that he wanted to. talk to Mr. Sisk. Then he saw Mr. Sisk hit Mr. Fletcher “with a left and then a right upper cut.” Mr. Sisk used brass knuckles, and Mr. Fletcher was bleeding from the back of his head. Mr. Fletcher required four stitches, and had a broken right scapula and a broken right rib, according to Mr. Luke. George Freeman, Mr. Sisk’s attorney, said that his client did not remember using brass knuckles, but admitted that he may not remember because he had been drinking. The autopsy on Mr. Fletcher was performed in Washington, D.C., and in court last Thursday, Mr. Luke informed the court of the results of the autopsy which he just recently received. He said that according to Dr. Germeniuk, the blow to Mr. Fletcher’s head on Dec. 31, 1994 was not the cause of his death. During the autopsy, a subdural hematoma was found in the front of Mr. Fletcher’s head that could not have been bleeding for more than three or four days prior to his death, and that was what caused his death. “We did check out the aspect that it might have been a homicide,” said Mr. Luke, Mr. Luke said that Mr. Fletcher had a problem with alcohol, and that a bump on the head could cause the bleeding inside because the liver does not produce the clotting factors that it Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Deputy Connie Compton watches Investigator Rick MacWelch with ‘Riskee,’ the bloodhound who found Roy Wayne Sisk’s shoes but lost his trail. usually does. Though it did not come up in court because Mr. Sisk pleaded guilty instead of going through a jury trial, Mr. Luke said that this would have been the first case in Rappahannock County where DNA was a factor. He said that a DNA analysis showed that Mr. Sisk’s blood was on the brass knuckles. Judge W. Shore Robertson found Mr. Sisk guilty of malicious wounding and assault and requested a presentencing report. Mr. Luke asked that Mr. Sisk’s bond be revoked and that he be remanded to the sheriff because the presumption of innocence had been removed. “This was an unprovoked malicious assault; it is a serious crime,” he said. . Mr. Freeman argued that this was just a plain “run of the mill” malicious wounding case, and that his client had no history of violence in his record. He asked the judge to keep his client out of jail until after Thanksgiving. “The justice system needs to send a message out that when you are guilty, a different set of rules applies,” said Mr. Luke. Judge Robertson remanded Mr. Sisk to the sheriff. Mr. Sisk will be sentenced on Jan. 8 at 10 a.m. VDOT Gets Ready for Winter VDOT is preparing for winter’s icy blast. According to VDOT, the timely and efficient removal of snow from the highways in Virginia is necessary to insure safe use by the motoring public. Inadequate snow and ice removal means loss of time from work and school, in creased response time for emergency vehicles, increased possibility of injury or death of motorists and general economic losses to individuals and the business community. Preparing for snow and ice control goes on throughout the year. Regular, routine equipment maintenance and inspections are conducted year round. Detailed equipment inspections are conducted each fall and spring. These semi-annual inspections are made by equipment technicians, people who are regularly involved in the maintenance and repair of this specialty equipment. Looming mechanical problems are caught early. Opportunities for equipment to be out of service when most needed are reduced. Highways in Rappahannock County are maintained by the VDOT’s Washington Area Headquarters which has 21 personnel available for snow and ice control. These VDOT personnel are responsible for clearing a total of 168 lane miles of primary roads that include U.S. 211 and 522, and Route 231 and 436 lane miles of secondary roads. (One mile of a two lane road Are You Totally Focused? IS it 2 TSP or 2 TBSP? IS it 287s or 2878"? Pull what tab? Those tiny derails are guaranteed to make you look twice. You may need stronger glasses or bifocals. At The Johnston Center For Sight, a friendly, experienced and professional staff can help you with all your eye care requirements, from testing your eyesight, to helping you select contact lenses or glasses, to performing eye surgery. The Johnston Center for Sight is owned by a board certified opthalmologist. We are a full service facility complete with our own optical shop. 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Even if allocations are exceeded, as occurred last year, snow and ice control will continue. Last year a total of $248,083 — $156,547 for primary roads and $91,536 for secondary roads — was spent in snow and ice control in Rappahannock County. Last winter a total of 13,367 tons of salt was used in keeping roads open for motorists in Rappahannock County. A total of 1,070 tons of sand was used along with 12,000 gallons of liquid calcium. Salt is effective in melting snow and ice to about 20 degrees and calcium chloride to below zero. VDOT offers the following advice to motorists: • Plan ahead. Know what the snow emergency routes are and plan to use them. These roads are cleared first. • Prepare your vehicle in advance of the inclement weather. Regularly check the battery, antifreeze, windshield wipers, heater and defroster and install snow tires. Have at least a half tank of fuel at all times to allow some reserve fuel in the event you are unexpectedly delayed by weather or traffic. • Carry jumper cables, an abrasive such as sand or cat litter, flares, a flashlight and a small shovel for use in the event your vehicle becomes stalled or stuck. • Remember that bridges and overpasses freeze first and may be slicker than road surfaces that are In contact with the ground. • Make sure that you clean all of the snow or ice off your vehicle, including head and tail lights, before driving. • Give yourself some extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you in case of skids.

• Community News • Obituaries Rappahannock News CountrySide “ B ____ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1995 Rogers Creates Amazing Character Dolls By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock New* Staff Writer Margaret Rogers of Peola Mills makes the most wonderful dolls. Her “Small Companions” and character dolls are one-of-a-kind lovable creatures created totally by Mrs. Rogers, from the wire body on the inside to the sculptured head and handmade outfit on the outside. Mrs. Rogers, known to many as “Maggi,”* scouts out thrift shops from here to Maryland to find fabrics for her dolls. With new velvet costing $25 a yard the store, she is ecstatic when she finds a velvet dress at a thrift shop for a fair price. Occasionally’, she will purchase new fabrics, but it seems the best ones to be found are from recycled clothing. Her designs are all original, and some of the dolls don outfits made of fabric she has quilted into a patchwork design. Another one might be wearing a wool vest, made from a piece of wool scarf or sweater that she has “felted” herself, by washing so that the wool pulls together into a tight weave. Eyes are made from glass or other beads, and look so lifelike. Hair may be made from sheep shear, yam, wool -...A ^ Margaret Rogers stuffs one of the doll bodies. crepe, thread or raw wool. Heads and hands are sculpted from “Super Sculpy,” a material which is cured at 275 degrees. Mrs. Rogers then uses acrylic paints to tint the cheeks and polyurethanes the pieces to seal the color and protect the finish. The expressions on the faces are incredible, some beautiful and some scary, but all highly creative. These dolls are made to last and are sought after by collectors. Mrs. Rogers said they are not intended for children under seven years old. The larger ones are character dolls; they may be Dickens-type (Scrooge), storybook characters. Father Christmas, fantasy wizards (Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings or Merlin), and many others. Once the wire body is ready, Mrs. Rogers covers the form with muslin stuffed with fiberfill. Next the hands and head are made with Sculpy, hair, eyes and details added, and are then attached to the body. The really fun part, dressing them, comes next. Many layers of clothing are put on, and accessories added, such as a bowtie, stocking feet, leather shoes, or a whimsical top hat. The dolls and all of Mrs. Rogers’s creations are made in one of the front rooms of her home, located in Peola Mills across the road from the Hughes River. The room is filled with fabrics of all shapes and sizes, dozens of doll heads ready to attach to bodies, two sewing machines, finished dolls and other ornaments, and a couple of work tables. These dolls, along with some of Mrs. Rogers’ other creations, including moss reindeer, snowmen Christmas tree ornaments, and various smaller dolls, will be on display and for sale at Patti Mullan’s Sundance stained glass studio on Gay Street in Washington beginning the day after Thanksgiving. Mrs. Rogers is known by many locals for the porcelain faeries she has been producing since 1977. The faeries are 8” to 9” tall and are placed on the forest floor or with wildflowers. She hopes to begin selling these locally also. The dolls are already available in many out-of-town stores, in Fredericks-burg, Atlanta, Saluda, NC, and Vienna. Ultimately, Mrs. Rogers wants to make greeting cards to go along with the dolls. Marionettes are another passion of Mrs. Rogers. She has been creating them and travelling to Renaissance fairs for several years, including an annual fair in Florida. She not only makes the marionettes, she puts on shows with them, to the delight of her audiences. Mrs. Rogers majored in Design at the Corcoran School of Art, studied Cartooning and Illustrative Design at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, and studies English Composition and Writing at Germanna Community College. She has worked as a graphic artist, sculptor, cartoonist, retailer/wholesaler, and teacher. She is presently the staff editorial cartoonist for the Rappahannock News and is a part-time commissioned artist. Christmas Concert Planned An old-fashioned holiday concert takes place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Theatre at Washington, in the popular Smithsonian at Little Washington series. Traditional Virginia Christmas tunes, early English carols from the collection “Country Pastimes,” French Noels, and a set of Sephardic songs are combined in the program with dazzling variations for recorders by the 17th-century Dutch composer Jacob van Eyck. Cantatas for Advent by J.S. Bach and by Telemann are balanced by well known and much loved carols. Even the best known carols can produce some surprises, as when the words of “1 Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In” are sung to the “Furry Day Carol.” Three master musicians combine to present this second Smithsonian holiday celebration in Washington: tenor Robert Craig; Scott Reiss, playing soprano and alto recorders; and James Weaver, on the harpsichord. Robert Craig received his training at the Juilliard School. He has sung on Broadway and in opera productions at the Aldeburgh Festival and in New York. While living in Vienna, he performed and recorded regularly throughout Europe. He is heard frequently with such early music ensembles as Concert Royal, the New York Ensemble for Early Music, Ensemble Five/One and the Smithsonian Chamber Players. Scott Reiss is founder and artistic director of Hesperus and co-director of the Folger Consort. His virtuosic music-making has resulted in guest appearances with the National Symphony Orchestra, Concert Royal, the 20th Century Consort, the Washington Bach Consort, the Annapolis Brass Quintet and other groups. He has helped to design the splendid Christmas entertainments produced by the Folger Consort at the Washington National Cathedral and will reproduce some of the same lovely music in little Washington. Harpsichordist James Weaver is the founder of the Smithsonian Chamber Players, and developed the Smithsonian’s Chamber Music Program to incorporated a number of resident ensembles, including the Smithson String Quartet and the Castle Trio, both of which have performed at the Theatre. His numerous recordings include three which have won “Record of the Year” awards. The Smithsonian at Little Washington concert series is now in its fourth season at the Theatre. The concerts to be held in the new year are: Lambert Orkis, fortepiano, and Kenneth Slowik, cello, playing music of Beethoven, on Jan. 20, and the Smithson String Quartet playing music of Schubert, Mendelssohn and Beethoven, on March 23. Tickets for the concert are $13.50 with reservation, $15 at the door. Children’s admission is half price. For reservations or information about the Smithsonian at Little Washington series phone 675-1253. Those two and more friends pose on a ladder. Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Two of the companions are ready for the holidays. Library Program To Cover The Rappahannock River 9 i r By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock News C ontributing Writer Walter Nicklin, a regional publisher, heads Casco Communications in Warrenton which publishes Virginia Heritage guidebooks. He wijl speak on the Rappahannock River, "Haunted by Waters”, at the Friday, Dec. 8 Library program at 8 p.m. Mr. Nicklin, who received his education in Alexandria, Washington and Lee University and the University of Virginia, has a long-time interest in rivers, both in the states and abroad. but his life-long experiences have been with the Rappahannock. Mr. Nicklin is concerned for the preservation of the river’s natural beauty and its cleanliness. He sees its recreational use as a treasure trove. The Rappahannock features in Virginia’s history, especially during the Civil War. Like all rivers today, it is threatened, and we know from this summer's flood, it can threaten too. Mr. Nicklin will share his knowledge of the Rappahannock with other nature and history enthusiasts at our next Library program on Dec. 8.. Hike Scheduled for Sunday rhis Sunday, Nov. 26, the Ragged Mountain Resource Center will be conducting its final hike of the fall series with the destination, Nicholson Hollow. The hike will include a section of the headwaters of the Hughes River, and also one of it's tributions, Hannah Run, where remnants of mountainside cabins and terraced fields from pre-park community days remain. Interested participants may meet at Mountainside Market on Route 211 West of Sperryville by 10 a.m„ or meet at the Nicholson Hollow parking lot on Route 600 in Nethers below the upper Old Rag lot. Layered clothing and lunch should be brought, and the hike should last from 4-6 hours. For more information, contact Hunt Harris at the Ragged Mountain Resource Center at 675-1879. Heeeere's Winter! The snow seems to have stopped this truck and trailer on Seminole Drive. _l L J-U Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan The porch roof of this Chester Gap home is decorated with icicles.

Church & Activities Annual Thanksgiving Service Set The annoual Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Washington at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Coffee and fellowship will begin at 9:15 a.m., please join the group. The Rev. David Small, interim pastor of Washington Baptist will be preaching. This service is sponsored by First Baptist, Promised Land, Rappahannock Methodist, Reynolds Memorial, St. Johns, Trinity, and Washington Baptist Churches. All are welcome. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. New Hope Bible Church Pastor: Carl Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worhsip service 11 a.m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Pastor: Dr. Wendell Grant Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Services Planned Community Thanksgiving services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. , 22 at Forest Grove Baptist Church on Viewtown Road. The service will start at 7:30 p.m. and a nursery will be provided. The churches participating will be Forest Baptist Church, Amissville United Methodist Church and Amissville Baptist Church. For more information call 937-6159 or 937-4397. Slate Mills Baptist Pastor: Rev. J. Harold Eaton Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:45 p.m. Youth & Adult Choirs 7:30 p.m. Thursday: W.M.U. Meeting Reynolds Memorial Baptist Intermin Pastor: Jon Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. St. Peter s Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector * Masses: On Sundays 10 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a m. On Holy Days of Obligation 7:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Bible Course Planned Registration for the International Bible Training Center, “Be Successful In Your Ministry I” is scheduled for Nov. 1 through Dec. 15. Call or write for admissions forms. This is a Bible Training Center for Ministers, Bible Teachers, Christian Workers, Laymen, Men and Women. The course is approximately eight months. Classes begin Saturday morning Jan. 6. Orientation will be held at 10 a.,m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at First Baptist Church in Washington. Washington Baptist Intermin Pastor: Rev. David Small Office Open 9-1 (new day) Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 5:30 p.m Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Nov. 19 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m.; and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Friday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: ■■■ I •• Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dean sione mm Miss Westlund, Mr. Stone United in Holy Matrimony Valerie Dawn Westlund and Christopher Dean Stone were married Aug.12, 1995, at the Plymouth Church of Christ, Plymouth, Michigan. Mr. David Thomas performed the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Westlund of Canton, Michigan. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Dean Stone of Amissville. Lisa King of Belleville, Michigan was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Amy and Melanie Westlund of Canton, Michigan, Kristen Hobson of Commerce Township, Michigan and Lisa Watkins of Montgomery, Alabama. The best man was Erik Tryggestad of Macon, Georgia. Groomsmen were Paul Ayers of Greenville, North Carolina, Steve Bloom of Marshall, David Hobson of Commerce Township, Michigan and James Stone of Amissville. Josh Carter of Plymouth, Michigan and Bradley Westlund of Canton, Michigan served as ushers. Schelle Sekol of Traverse City, Michigan was the flower girl and Devin Marshall of Warren, Michigan was the ring bearer. Guest book attendant was Charlyn Dunn of Birmingham, Alabama. The couple resides in Nashville, Tennessee where Chris is a May 1996 B.S. degree candidate at David Lipscomb University with a double major in professional accountancy and computer information systems. Valerie is employed with Primus Automotive Financial Services. John, Brenda VanNess Have Baby Girl John and Brenda VanNess of Washington are delighted to announce the birth of a daughter, Lucy Arden VanNess on Nov. 1 in Charlottesville. Lucy’s maternal grandparents are Christopher and Rose Marie Walz of Alexandria and paternal grandparents are Harper and Sue VanNess of Bethesda, Maryland. Dial Classifieds Direct: 1-800-852-4797 Ruritans Selling Fruit The community Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 22, at the Forest Grove Baptist Church. Canned goods and non-perishables will be collected. Amissville Ruritans are taking another order for navel oranges and Ruby Red grapefruit for delivery on Dec. 1. Deadline to order is by noon, Friday, Nov. 24. Call Bill Segrest at 937-4604. Amissville Ruritans auctions is set for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. For pickup of donated items call Bill, 937-4604; Charlie, 9374702; or any other Ruritan member. The Ruritans are very grateful for the community’s support of this important fundraiser to help complete the Ruritan building’s interior and provide funds for our community. If you have not signed the petition on improvement of Routes 626, 639 and 730, and you use these roads and desire to sign it, please call me at 9375024. I’d like to get more prior to Supervisors meeting Dec. 5. We have worked diligently for ten years (others before us also worked for many years) to seek improvement of these roads. We meet the count requirement now, but more importantly, for the safety of our residents, we would like to see these roads improved. At the hearing before the Culpeper County Planning Commission last Wednesday night, Nov. 15, we presented our case once again. VDOT and the Planning Director’s Staff had recommended four projects be added to the six-year plan: Rt 720, Rt 624, Rt 620 new bridge, and Rt 711. After the hearing, By CATHY LOU SMITH I 937-5024 i the Planning Commission voted to delete Rt 624 and replace it with ftt 646 since it was a much more dangerous road. Their recommendations will go to the Board of Supervisors for a public hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. for a final determination. (The next project is widening of 2 miles of Rt 611 between Rt 229 and 618.) In Jefferson District, corner of U.S. 211 and Rt 229. Dark Horse Capital has requested to rezone 10 acres from Residential to Village Center. Their request will be heard at the next meeting of the Planning Commission at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 13. Planning Director John Egertson is happy to discuss these issues with the community. Call him at 825-624! or write to him at: Culpeper Planning Director, 301 N. Main Street, Culpeper, Va 22701. Brad Rosenberger, Jefferson District Supervisor and Board Chairman, is also available to discuss your concerns. Call him at 937-4928. May we count our many blessings as we enjoy Thanksgiving Day. - V Belle Grove Sets Holiday Hours Belle Grove Plantation will join the community’s celebration of Thanksgiving by opening, for the first time ever, over the holiday weekend. The National Trust for Historic Preservation house museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25, and from 1 until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26. Belle Grove provides the perfect entertainment for visiting family and friends. Museum Docents will serve as hosts providing visitors with written self-guided tours. Admission for the weekend will be at the reduced rate of $2.50 for those 13-64. All others will be admitted free. Belle Grove’s popular Christmas Shop will also open at 10 a m. on Friday, Nov. 24. The Shop will be open daily through Friday, Dec. 22 and, again, from Dec. 26 through Dec. 30. Belle Grove is located one mile south of Middletown off U.S. 11 and convenient to the intersection of Interstate 66 and 81. Please call (540) 869-2028 for further information. Thanksgiving Holiday Closings The following offices and businesses will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The Health Department will close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and will remain closed until Monday, Nov. 27. The Social Services will also close at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and will remain closed until Monday, Nov. 27. The Family Guidance, Rappahannock Bank, and F & M Bank will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23. Also closing for the holiday are The School Board, County Post Offices, and the County Offices. The Rappahannock County Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, but will reopen on Friday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will also be open on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Have a happy Thanksgiving. Brookside Restaruant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Foothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - fF30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST.. CULPEPER. VIRGINIA 540/825*6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs " 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 Sperryville Emporiunr "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts.211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-823! I Monday Ps,um 65 Tuesday Psalm 147 Wednesday Psalm 148 Thursday Psalm 95 Friday Psalm 96 Saturday 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 The poet both haunts and helps at Thanksgiving time when he WTOte: ‘Don't let it be forgot, that once theft was a spot, for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot." A place, a time, a person, it makes little difference. Camelot has come to mean ‘the height of something special." And Thanksgiving is a time of recalling one's Camelots. It is the reality (or memory) of little children gathered around an open fire in the den finding expressed delight in identifying flickering flames as ‘rabbit ears" or “teddy bear's feet.” Camelot is turkey serv ed full-bodied to family members, but it is more. Camelot is gratitude for life, and the life-giver without whose daily presence there would be no Camelots. It is thankfulness that God is actively, creatively, and redemptively at work in our world and in us. Thanksgiving is reviewing the Camelots along the path and expressing gratitude for each. It is hearing the surgeon say “benign" instead of “cancer": a kindly soul who rings your doorbell to enlighten the load; a letter with words that send doldrums scurry ing for cover, and it is the reality of knowing that God cares: that He is the Source and Resource of ail we shall ever need. But Thanksgiving is better pronounced Thanks-Living,” the only true way to celebrate this Thanksgiving, Camelot Season. Scriptures Selected The 4mencjn Bible Society ""Copyright 1995 Keister Newspaper Services P O Bo* 8005 Charlottesville VA 229C6 3STWC BROWN AND CLARK CONSTRUCTION Home Improvements and Repairs Bobby Brown Washington, Va. 540-675-3624 r°i ABERDEEN BARN Steaks - Seafood • Prime Rib Banquets - Luncheons in the Holiday Inn of Culpeper 540-825-1037 Jimmie's Auto Parts Complete line of foreign & ■ domestic parts. 161 Saunders St. • Culpeper 540/825-8030 The Color Shoppe Paint • Carpet • Wallcovering Blinds Rt. 29 South - 2 miles from Culpeper Old Hudson Ham Building 547-9743 GOLDEN CORRAL Family Steak House 540-825*5888/ Culpeper

Army Buddies Photo Courtesy of Mrs. Daniel Norman Charles Richards of Twinsburg, Ohio made a surprise visit to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Norman in Woodville recently. He and Dan had a good time reminiscing old times and other friends they served with in the United States Army approximately 40 years ago. Washington Residents Residing at Overlook We are glad to report that Mrs. Mary Updike and Miss Phyliss Verner are improving and are now residing at Overlook Care Center in Warfenton. Phyliss is in room 317A and Mary is in room 319B. They want the community to know that they really appreciate the cards, prayers and visits they received while patients in Fauquier Hospital. If you want to sent cards or visit the address is 360 Hospital Drive, Warrenton, Va. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett spent Monday until Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Williams F. Moffett III and daughter, Melody in Warrenton. Happy birthday to Mars. Mattie Ball Fletcher who will celebrate her 107th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 23. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Edie Falls and son, Robert and Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughter, Amanda shopped in Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son, Robbie of Point O’ Woods, Front Royal were Saturday evening visitors of the Bobby Brown Family. Molly Burke of Woodville spent the weekend with Bobbie Jo Brown and her family. Miss Margo Haynes of Tiger Valley spent Sunday with Miss Amanda Brown and her family. Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Clark of Lebanon Church. Roger Hawkins of Warrenton spent Saturday with his mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins. Sunday guests of Mrs. Annie Hawkins and Mrs. Judy Deal were By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Ms. Leslie Copplen and daughter, Kayla of Culpeper, Mrs. Mabel Burke and Richie Burke of Woodville. Samantha Falls of Woodville spent the weekend with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. Saturday Ms. Betty Menefee of Manassas and her mother, Mrs. Frances Eubank shopped and had lunch in Front Royal. Saturday night Mrs. Mary Smoot and daughter Megan visited her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Eubank. Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston was a Sunday visitor of her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Eubank. Guests Sunday of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Keyser of Sperryville and Donald Keyser of Alexandria. Thanksgiving services are at 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. David Small of the Washington Baptist Church as the speaker. When you count your blessings, it adds up to thankfulness, have a Happy Thanksgiving. jOpen House Scheduled Thanksgiving Open House will be held at the Oasis Winery from 11 a.m. I to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25. ' Wines and sparkling wines will be paired with gourmet hors D’oeuvres. All wine tastings, food and live entertainment is free. Live music will be on stage at the winery! Rain or shine. For more information call 800304-7656. 1 INVITATIONS • ANNOUNCEMENTS NAPKINS • BRIDAL BOOKS ACCESSORIES Rappahannock i^etos Stop by our office on Main Street .Washington. VA and we can help you plan your entire wedding. 703-675-3338 Birthday Party Highlights News Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lucille Peregory of Front Royal arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory and family on Castleton Ford Road with ice cream and cake in honor of their son Joe’s birthday. Others enjoying the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark of Culpeper and Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby, Crissy, Kevin and Jason. Other birthday wishes go out this week to Peggy Tharp who celebrates her day today, Wednesday. Best wishes on their wedding anniversary are in store for Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage whose day was Monday, the 20th. New Salem Baptist Church was the setting for another “Pickin and Sing Along” sessions on Friday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. with Mr. Earl Dodson of Orange as the featured performer. All in attendance enjoyed a great performance there. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Grigsby entertained Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory at Outback Steakhouse in Fredericksburg in observance of Mr. Peregory’s birthday. Nazareth Baptist Church on Route 707 held a service of re-dedication on Sunday, with lunch being served after the services. Some of our residents traveled to the Piedmont Technical School on Tuesday evening for their open house. Mr. and Mrs. Shelvy Frazier spent last weekend in Savannah, Georgia. Saturday, the Salem Fire and Rescue Company held their pancake supper at the fire hall. Six dollars for adults and four dollars for youth, gave those attending a meal “all you could eat” consisting of pancpkes, apples, coffee or tea and their famous fresh lean hog sausage. A great meal was enjoyed and a great service for the fire company. Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Mason spent last weekend in Winchester visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kelchner, Mr. and Mrs. James Dodson and Mrs. Nettie Corbin. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Gale Halterman visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cunningham in Jeffersonston last Sunday. Last Saturday Joe Peregory attended a Boy Scout Meeting in Stephens City. Mrs. C. C. Mason accompanied by Mrs. Pauline Kelchner of Winchester were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Haltzman Frazier in Fredericksburg. Our prayers with sympathy go out to Mrs. Melzie Woodward of Castleton Mountain upon the loss of her sister Mrs. Katherine “Cat” Wright who passed away recently. Joseph and Jennifer Peregory were Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family in Culpeper. Our thoughts and prayers are with all in our area who are on the sick list. May all of our readers enjoy a thankful Thanksgiving Holiday. Members Enjoy Workshop By: HELEN BRIDGES Rappahannock News Contributing Writer The Rappahannock Garden Club met Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the firehall in Washington. The program was a “hands on workshop.” Members brought Materials to make a wreath or two. Rosa Crocker was the instructor. On Dec. 11, 12, 13 all members will be working with annual greens sales. Orders are now being taken. On Dec. 20 the club will hold Can You Spot Skin Cancer? We ll tell you how and help you keep from seeing spots | before your eyes. AMERICAN y CANCER f society- 1800ACS 2345 their Christmas luncheon at the Fauquier Springs Country Club. Hostesses are Phyllis Keim, Helen Bridges and Marcia Doleman. Members wishing to come and bring guests, please send checks to Mrs. Keim. YULK LO(. (IIICISTYIVS Tici:i: rum i.tmi" (Put (PJ Ituxim ** Salt amy i I -( ( T or ( -IH<. Includes certified "VIRGINIA’S FINEST" and other fine Norway Spruce 5-9‘; White Pine 5-9' and Blue Spruce 4-6' OPEN 9-5 December 2.3.9 A 10 LOCATION: 4 miles east ol Flint Hit on Rt 637 (North Poe's Rd) DIRECTIONS Iron Warrenton: 5 miles W on US 211 lo Rt. 688; R 8 mi to Rt. 647; L 4 mi to Rt 637; R 2 mi to farm. From other areas - check map or cal (home) 301-577-4316 or (larm) 540-364-2811 Snack shack and toilet facilities available WE ARE CLOSING C0% OFF ^ sly Reduced Items OFF m Final Pl&ZdiS) turn*)* DISTINCTIVE LADIES CLOTHING ALL NEW FALL iviL/i\v^ii^\n moil M-F 9:30-5:30; Saturday 9:30-4:00 203 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, VA 22701 (540)825-5182 825-1037 Wednesday Nieht ABEBDEEH BARKS ' t .1 Prime Rib '$10.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, (I? "I Potato, & Onion Rings S' A vf# Upcoming Events Christmas Creens Available Wholesale Christmas Greens are now available to all Rappahannock residents. The greens sale is sponsored by RAAC and will be available before Colonial Christmas on Dec. 9. Prices are 12 inch wreaths fro $8.25; 15 inch wreaths for $9.75; 18 inch wreaths for $11.50 and 75 lin. feet of pine roping for $18.50. All orders must be placed by November 30. Pick up your order blank at Cabin Fever Books on Gay Street in Washington. The shop is open every day 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. except Tuesdays. 7th Alumni Basketball Tournament Any male who has graduated from Rappahannock County High School and who is interested in participating in the Seventh Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament should contact Kelly Settle or Mike Tupper at Rappahannock County High School between 8 a.m. — 4 p.m. “We will need four coaches and approximately 50 players. There will be a $10 registration fee,” said Mrs. Settle. The tournament will be held at 7 p.m. on Thanksgiving weekend, Nov.24 and 25 at the high school. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Settle or Mr. Tupper at 987-8575. Colonial Christmas Events Sought Any individuals or organizations planning an event or sale on Saturday, Dec. 9, the day of the town’s Colonial Christmas celebration should contact co-chairman Ellen Manson at 675-1349 to be included in the official scheduled of events. Adult Education Classes Set Free adult education classes meet from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings in the basement of the Rappahannock County Public Library. Because all study is individual, persons may join the class at any time. The staff requests that new students come for the first time on Wednesdays because there are more volunteers to help with intake on that evening. To register or get more information, call 1-800-371-7380. Auction Items Needed Donated items are being accepted by Washington Volunteer Fire Department for their upcoming auction on Dec. 2. For pick-up call 6753615 or bring items to the fire department. Health Care in Recovery Health Care in Recovery is a closed 12-step meeting for Health Care Professionals recovering from the disease of alcoholism/substance abuse. This group focuses on recovery by sharing its experience, strength and hope in the following area: treatment facilities and needs, legal resources, disciplinary board process, aftercare monitoring and employment re-entry. Health Care in Recovery meets weekly. Anonymity is strictly honored. For further information call Lisa 675-1564, Kym 662-8865 or 6785491 or Clark 667-1776. Dance at Amissville The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will sponser a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. The band will be Laredo. For more information call Shelia Scott at 937-4357. YOGA Group Meets YOGA — a small group meets at 6 each Thursday evening at the Library to practice YOGA to audio tapes. Very casual and informal; beginners welcome. Just drop in or call for more information at 9373027. Master Gardener Class Planned Registration for the 1995-96 Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Master Gardener Class is currently open. Classes will begin Nov. 29 in Madison and will conclude March 6 in Culpeper. The classes will be held on Wednesday in the local extension offices from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. K If you are interested in plant science and horticultural topics please contact the Rappahannock County extension office by Nov. 20. The cost of the Master Gardener Class is $75. For more information call the Rappahannock extension office at (540)675-3619. Aerobic Classes Set On going aerobic classes are held at the community center in Washington. Morning classes are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m. Call Beth Levick for information, 675-3108. Blood Drive Set A community blood drive will be held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at the Flint Hill Fire Station in Flint Hill. The drive is sponsored by the Rappahannock Extension Homemakers. Buffet Brekkfast Planned The Washington Volunteer Fire/Department will have a buffet breakfast from 7-11 a.m. on Nov. 25. B/eakfast will consist of sausage, bacon, eggs, gravy, baked apples, pancakes, biscuits, coffee and juice. Classmates Sought Any 1990 graduate of RCHS interested in having a five year class reunion please call Dottie Rinker at 937-4041, Melanie Woodward Marcus at 937-9853 or Karen Payne Ellis at 987-7212. Recruiters Meeting Set Virginia Defense Force Recruiters will meet at the H.L. Pearson Armory in Warrenton every Wednesday from 2-6 p.m. For more information call Maj. Bill Jagdman, 825-0567 or 399-3782. Ballet Classes Available Creative movement/ Ballet classes for children pre-k-5 are being offered at the Washington Community Center on Thursday afternoons. Cost is $30 for six classes. For more information call 987-3350. Clebrations at Oasis Winery “Champagne, Caviar and Chopin” at the oasis winery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec, 2 and 23. Oasis sparkling wines will be paired with Caviar made from 4ie farm at Mt. Walden. In addition, Chopin will join us for a delightful afternoon of live music if front of the blazing fire in our enourmous stone fireplace! For more information call 635-7627. Ruritan Auction Set The Amissville Ruritan Club will have their annual auction on Friday, December 1. For more information contact Butch Zindel or any ruritan member. All area residents afe urged to support this worhtwhile y cause.

Cranberries: A Tradition That Goes With Thanksgiving By: HELEN SMITH Extension Agent. Home Economics Cranberries are available in stores from mid-September through December and are most abundant during October and November during their peak harvest season. Cranberries may be stored in the refrigerator just as you bought them, for up to two weeks. Before using, just sort and rinse cranberries in cold water. Cranberries freeze well. Without prewashing, double wrap in plastic and store in freezer for up to one year. Preparing frozen cranberries for cooking is simple. Just sort and rinse cranberries in cold water. No thawing is necessary and, in fact, best results are obtained without thawing. Nutrition Cranberries not only add a bright festive touch to holiday foods, they’re good for you, too. They contain vita min C and fiber. Cranberry Cookery When using fresh or frozen cranberries, a 12-ounce package equals 3 :ups. Stir 1/2 cup chopped cranberries, sprinkled with 2 teaspoons sugar for :very six muffins, into muffin batter. Cranberries are very versitile in :ooking and can be used for relishes, salads, desserts, beverages and in treads. Here are several recipes to try + What do Penguins, Deer dr {Ives have in common? a spectacular 2 ^2 mile drive-through animated light display Presented by the Hospice Lights Foundation November 22, 1995—January 7y 1996 every evening from 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. $14 percai; $50 per bus Bull Run Regional Park ♦ Centreville, VA ♦ Exit 52 off Route 66 Sponsored by M@bil I Cintes MIX 107.3 FM itashington's Best Musk Mix A portion of 1he proceeds to benefit Hospice of Northern Virginia For information call: 703-534-1466 this holiday season. Cranberry Chutney 1/4 cup snipped candied ginger 1 pound fresh cranberries 2 1/4 cups lemon juice 1 cup light raisins 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds 1 teaspoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup water In large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Simmer uncovered over low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pack in hot scalded jars and seal at once. Refrigerate. Yield: 2 1/2 pints. Cranberry-Angel Trifle 1 envelope (about 2 ounces) dessert topping mix or 1 cup whipping cream 1 package (3 3/4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding and pie filling 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 white angel food cake, torn into 1-inch pieces (8 to 10 cups) 1 jar (14 ounces) cranberryorange relish Toasted Slivered Almonds (below) Prepare dessert topping mix as directed on package or beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff. Prepare pudding and pie filling as directed on package. Fold whipped topping and almond extract into pudding. Alternate, 3 layers each of cake pieces, cranberry-orange relish and pudding mixture in 3-quart serving bowl or casserole. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Refrigerate at least 5 hours. 12 to 15 servings. Toasted Slivered Almonds HOME ECONOMICS Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons slivered almonds in shallow baking pan. Bake until light brown, about 5 minutes. Hot Cran-Apple Cider 2 quarts apple cider 1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, if desired 4 three-inch sticks cinnamon 1 12 teaspoons whole cloves 1 lemon, thinly sliced Heat all ingredients to boiling in large kettle; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon, cloves and lemon slices. Float fresh lemon slices in each cup if desired. Allow about 1 cup for each serving. Cranberry-Lemon Punch 3 quarts water 2 cups sugar 2 cups strong tea s 2 cans (6 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail 1 quart apple juice 2 cups orange juice Heat water and sugar to boiling, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved; cool. Prepare tea, using 1 tablespoon loose tea or 3 tea bags and 2 cups boiling water; cool. Refrigerate all ingredients. Just before serving, mix in large punch bowl. 60 servings (about 1/2 cup each). To make ice ring pictured below, arrange thin citrus slices and cranberries in 6-cup ring mold. Pour water into mold to partially cover fruit; freeze. When frozen, add water to fill mold 3/4 full; freeze. Unmold and float fruit side up in punch bowl. Cranberry Ripple Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 /2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream 1 8-ounce can whole cranberry sauce 1/2 cup chopped pecans Stir together flour, baking powder, soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In large mixer bowl beat butter or mar-, garine 30 seconds. Add sugar and extract; beat till fluffy. Add egg; beat well. Add flour mixture and sour cream alternately to creamed mixture, beating after each addition till smooth. Spread half the batter in a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Spoon 1/2 cup of the cranberry sauce over batter. Spoon remaining batter over sauce, spreading as much as possible. Top with remaining cranberry sauce Sprinkle pecans atop. Bake in 350 degrees oven 40 to 50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Makes 1 cake. 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Woodville Residents Entertain : ? ■ Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperry ville were visitors of Mrs. Audra Crawford on Saturday. Derek Daczewitz arrived home on Friday from Virginia Tech to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. Derek enjoyed watching the Va. Tech and U.V.A. football game when Va. Tech won. Richard Eastham of Front Royal was a Sunday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Falls, Samanatha and Robert Falls. Wishing each a very Happy Thanksgiving. WEDDING STATIONERY 7 \ma Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire wedding. ftappafjannocfe J^etos (703) 675-3338

Woolly Bear Contest Winners Announced By: GERALD W. SPESSARD Rappahannock Newi Contributing Writer It’s official! The Thirteenth Annual Woolly Bear Contest ended Nov. 1st and the winners have been announced. During the month of October, 384 woolly bears were turned into the Woolly Bear Headquarters in Hagerstown, Maryland. The purpose of the contest was to gather enough woolly bears to analyze their markings and determine what type of winter we will have in the upcoming months and also to compare the woolly bears’ predictions to those made by the Hagerstown Town & Country Almanack 18 months ago. In the first category, the Biggest and Woolliest earning the title of “Hairy Hager”, the winner was Jason Mowen of Greencastle, Pa. Jason is a seven year old first grade at Montgomery Elementary School. Jason received a $100 cash prize. Runner-up in that category was Jon Woodbridge, a 12 year old seventh grader form Clear Spring, Md. Jon received six copies of the 1996 Almanack to share with his family and friends. In the second category, the Cutest and Cuddliest and crowned “Alma”, the winner was Ashley Magee of Clear Spring, Md. Ashley is an 11 year old sixth grader at Clear Spring Middle School in Clear Spring, Md. Ashley received $100. The runner up in this category was Ryan Beard .of Williamsport, Md. Ryan is a 12 year old seventh grader at Springfield Elementary School. Ryan received six copies of the 1996 Almanack to share with his family and friends. For the eighth year in a row, the sponsors, the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack, put a lot of emphasis on trying to get the school children in the areas to participate. A number of schools made this a class project. From the 384 woolly bears, the consensus is that the first half of the winter starting Nov. 15th and going to Jan. 15th will be a little colder and wetter than normal for that time of the year.. From Jan. 16th to the end of March, the woolly bears show a very mild winter with above average temperatures and little snow. The woolly bears predicted this by their three bands of which the front band (repre senting the first half of winter) was a little longer than normal in length. The back band (representing the second half of winter) was significantly shorter than normal. As a result of those markings, which were similar in all woolly bears, the sponsors were able to make the predictions. The woolly bears and the Almanack differ for the third year in their predictions. The Almanack predicts the first half of the winter to be very cold, while the woolly bears say the weather will be a little colder than normal for that time of the year. With regard to the second half of the winter, again the woolly bears and the Almanack differ. The woolly bears are predicting a very mild win■ ter from Jan. 15th until spring, while the Almanack says the end of January will be very cold as well as February and the first part of March. Also February is to be very snowy, according to the Almanack. If the Almanack is correct in its prediction of both snowfall and temperature conditions, we will see the majority of the 45 inches of snow that is predicted fall iniDecember and February. If the woolly bears, on the other hand, are correct, we will see alot of rain in December and February and we will not see 45 inches of snow as the Almanack has called for. According to Proffesor Bill O’Toole, the Almanack’s weather prognosticator and a Mt. St. Mary’s College computer instructor, the first year’s snow storm will be Dec. 9 and 10, 1995. We should also have a white Christmas as O’Toole predicts a snowfall Dec. 24th — 26th. We would like to congratulate the winners of the Thirteenth Annual Woolly Bear Contest and hope we will have a larger turnout next year. Obituaries Andrew Deal Sr. Andrew Lee Deal Sr., 78, of Culpeper, died on Thursday, Nov. 16, at his residence. He was born in Rappahannock County on Nov. 22, 1916. He was retired from Culpeper National Cemetery. He was a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion, Culpeper Moose Lodge, and served in the U.S. Army during WWI1. Survivors include his wife, Lillie Wharton Deal of Culpeper; daughters, Linda D. Broyles and her husband, James H. (Bobby) Broyles Jr. of Culpeper, Barbara D. Ellington and her husband, Randy of Culpeper; a son, Ernest Gibbs Deal of Amissville; grandchildren, Peggy D, Durrette of Richmond, Lee Ann Deal of Richmond, Valerie Mills of Mitchells, Marty Ellington of Culpeper, Angie Ellington of Culpeper, Jamie and Kristian Broyles of Culpeper, Justin Andrew Deal, Brandon Trent Deal and Phillip Ryan Deal, of Amissville; two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Harry Deal of Norman and Lester Deal of Sperryville; and a sister, Dolly Sisk of Culpeper. He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Lee Deal Jr. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at Culpeper National Cemetery, with the Rev. Stephanie Bush officiating. Interment was in Etlan Cemetery, with full military honors. Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Gladys Palmer Gladys Tedder Palmer, 69, of Bethesda, Md. and Washington, died Thursday, Nov. 2, at Sibley Hospital in e Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 825-2361 •1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Geest Funeral^ Home, Inc. 405 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 L A. Wayne English & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant Virgmia Hl">t Country and )ran£e County Hunt Orange Countv. Middle burg Hunt and Piedmont Fox Houn ' Mil II * :v;;: m * Maps available at the following locations: Fauquier Times-Democrat Loudoun Times-Mirror Clarke Courier Rappahannock News or matl to: NAMEADDRESS. CITY_ Mailing Information (if different from above): NAMF ____ STATE. ZIP. ADDRESS. CITY_ STATE. ZIP. NUMBER OF COPIES —- $Virginia residents add 4'/j% sales tax $Shipping & handling charges add $4.50 per order $TOTAL $Make check or money order payable to ARCOM Mail to: FAUQUIER TIMES DEMOCRAT, 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 22186 II Washington, D.C. after a brief illness. Bom in Hallsboro N.C., she carhe to Washington D.C. during the war years where she worked for the FBI in a clerical capacity until 1950 when she married Special Agent Edward C. Palmer on April 14, her birthday. They made their home in BetheSQa where she was a member of the Suburban Women’s Club, active in church homemaking societies and more recently an agent for Associated Sales. In August of 1977, she and her husband purchased a country home in In Loving Memory of Jennifer Leigh Wines Jennifer, As the temperature falls our spirits do too, because we no longer have you. Two years ago we had to let you go where GOD sits on his mighty throne and we must stay here alone. Our lives have been turned upside down, all we wear are permanent frowns. Everyone tells us "it will be okay". How can they say that on a day like today when it's been two years since you went away. We will wipe our eyes of our shed tears and pray that GOD will be near. Until the day we see your face, we will let GOD take his place. Take his place to see us through another year without you. We love and miss you very much , Love, Mom & Dad, Janie & J.D. , A. Rappahannock County, where she enjoyed gardening and the beauty of the countryside. Mrs. Palmer was known for her kind and quiet nature, pleasant disposition and her exquisite sewing and homemaking skills. She served family and friends with adeptness and willingness and will be missed by all. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Edward C.; sons and daughters-in-law Henry D. and Matilde of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Richard T. and Nancy of Gaithersburg, r Md., and John E. and Bonny of Bethesda, Md.; grandchildren Colton and Allison (John); Jedediah and Joshua (Henry). Also survived by brothers, Robert and Fred Tedder of Hallsboro, N.C. and sisters Annette Nemecek of Salem Ore. and Nancy Quincev of Halifax N.C. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Kensington, Md. Internment at Arlington National Cemetery. Happy batiks gibing Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to count our many blessings. Our friends, our family, our faith and our talents ... these are some of the rich blessings for which we can be thankful. We hope that you’ll have much to be thankful for during this holiday season. Happy Thanksgiving. 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Love Mommy & Daddy Lost ft 4] Pound Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 I Hours: Turtday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 rn.us.-3.00 p.m Saturday 10.00 a. as.-3.00 p.m. Lost Animals • Kramer 5 year aid male Terrier cross, black i and white with a smooth coat, wearing a red collar with a green Vet tag, lost at [ Messies Comer * Sammy, 3-4 year old Golden Retriever, weight * about 75 pounds, wearing a white flea collar, | loti on Rt. 639, Amitsvillc • Hannah, 11 year old tpayed female, Sheuie, ) wearing a red collar, lost on Rl 622, Shade Rd. * Nora, 8 year old tpayed female. Hound cross, brownish color, lost on Rl 622, Shade Road. c Skelter Located S U.S. 211 onto 639 AmiiivilU, Virginia WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types Cash terms. Will pick-up at form (410) 987-5642 WANTED: Boxwood Cuttings Proper trimming of boxwoods is essential. We trim every 2 or 3 years We pay top pnce for the cuttings. 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Loved and remembered always, missed beyond Loving husband, Melvin Son, Anthony Daughters, Valerie, Mary and Karen 63 Rentals House Bam. Available November 1, behind Great Meadows Race Course, The Plains, has 7 stalls, center isle, hay storage, 2 paddocks $800/ month. Call Alera, Armfield/ Miller, Ripley Real Estate. 703-687-6683. HOUSE FOR RENT Split level, 3BR, den, A/C, large lot, storage, 2 BA, Bealton. Avail 12/1/95. 540-364-1584. Real Eatate Lots/Acreage 391* Waterfront 4.61 acres- $29,900. Mature hardwoods & open pasture on pristine mountain river overlooking valley 5 horse (aim, yet private 5 secluded. Just 28 milea west ol Winchester, Va. Utilities, pare, survey Buy for less than bank appraisal I Plus, special finance terms-limitec time. Call now. 304-4925429. Abandoned Homesita 38 acres $49.90C Gorgeous mix of wood: A meadows. Level, secluded with spring. Or state road, unities, perced. Exoellen financing. Only one. CAII now 54&662-9216 River " Lot 5+/- AC $15,900. $795 Down $197.47/mo. Park-liki setting w/S min. walk t< unsoiled river -relax o fish. On new road. Read' to build, camp or retire Call now. 304-492-5429 Fin. 10 yrs. at 9.751i ARM. $197.47/mo. OAC. Dodo* Caravan, 1985 good condition, $150 firm. For more mtocma bon call 675-2097. 84 Automobiles Mercury ,1993, Grand Marquis LS (car from estate) AC. anti-lock with traction control, dual air bags, am/ fm cassette, cruise, power everything; silver with cranberry leather. 10K miles. Blue book valved at $16,575, but first offer over $14,500 takes it home. 540-788-4435. Trucks/Vans Ford 1989 F-150 XLT Lariat SX, 5 speed, AC, cruise, am/ fm, sliding back rear window. 80K, well cared for. Blue book value is $8,450 but first $6,950 takes it home. 540-788-4435. 88 Parts & Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts tor cars and trucks Soma new parts Motors, kansmisaons and parts instated (if purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sett running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sal 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Locatod Rt 229,3 mtat past GUpepei High School. CMS71 90 Employment Services Home typists needed. Also PC/ Word processor users $40,000/ year income potential. Toll free 1-800-898-9778 ext. T. 5139 for details. Fee. Help Wanted $100 REWARD Urgently Seeking Qualified Individuals For: Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. Applicants must have own transp. ladder & tools Must be response le. personable & motivated High hrly. rate ♦ comm to qual. persons long Term Positions Avail (703)742-0835 Gutterman oervices. Inc. Job update Mid-Week Edition American Lubricants Co. needs responsible person in the LEESBURG area Regardless of training, write YQ Read, Box 696, Dayton, OH. 45401 DRIVER Rental Tools and Equipment in Fairfax is searching for a mechanically inclined driver with a Class B or better driver's license. Duties include loading, unloading, delivering and picking up construction equipment in the No. VA, DC & MD area. Some dock work is required. All company benefits. Salary is negotiable. 8301 La* Hwy. Fairfax, VA 22031 or call 703-573-7786 between 10am4pm HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN 5 yrs. minimum required. Pay based on exp. Some on-call after hrs. required. Benefits available. Call for an appointment. (540)439-3315 Mechanic* and Mechanics Helpers. Must have heavy duty truck experience. CDL and wreck ex?erience helpful. Call om at Loudoun Truck Center. 703-338-7156 HELP WANTED Farm Worker 540-788-4114 JOIN OUR COMMITMENT TO CARING Heritage Hall, a 60-bed Skilled Nursing Facility, is now accepting applications for CNAs FOR ALL SHIFTS. PRN and Part-time. Salary based on experience. Excellent shift differentials. Apply in person to: Matthew Thornton RN, DON 400 W. Strasburg Rd. Front Royal, VA 22630 EOE 540-636-3700 RN & LPN POSITIONS PT/PRN 7-3,3-11 & Weekends Heritage HaH, a 60-bed nursing facility, seeks dedicated and professional to work in a progressive LTC setting. Experience preferred, competitive salary. Apply in person to: Matthew Thornton RN, DON 400 W. Strasburg Road Front Royal, VA 22630 EOE 540-636-3700 CHIEF MAGISTRATE Management position available to administer the Magistrate System for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (Loudoun, Fauquier, Rappahannock Counties). Chief Magistrate will work direcdy under supervision of the Chief Circuit/District Court Judge and communicate with judges, clerks of court, and local government officials within circuit to assure the accomplishment of magistrate system functions. Position requires an average of 40 hours per week and ability to travel frequently throughout circuit, and residence within circuit Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or its equivalent and progressively responsible experience or combination of education and experience, > required which provides high degree of competence in conducting neu1 tral and impartial hearings and interviews; ascertaining and evaluating \ relevant facts; maintaining order and decorum in highly charged, sensitive and hostile circumstances; reading, applying, and explaining laws and ordinances; conducting research concerning legal questions; appropriately completing legal documents; communicating effectively orally and in writing with the public and criminal justice community; receiving and accounting for money; managing, directing, training, evaluating staff independently operating judicial officers; preparing work schedIules; preparing budgets; developing, implementing, explaining, and applying policies; assuring delivery of high quality services throughout 1 the district Working knowledge of (personal computer/typewritIer/cash register) legible handwriting and knowledge or court/criminal justice system preferred. To apply, send state application and salary requirements to: Chief Circuit Judge 40 Culpeper Street Warren ton, VA 22186 j All applications must be received by December 8, 1995 EOE

results use the CLASSIFIEDS call us today IXappafjannock 1-800-852-4797 1 Flowering Plants for Cool Rooms By: DR. DIANE RELF J] Extension Consumer Horticulturist Cyclamen, calceolaria, and » cineraria are three popular flowering | plants that offer a colorful highlight to Icool indoor locations. All of these plants like night temperatures from 60 | F down to 50 F, but they require plen- ty of filtered light to flower. Although it is not related to the I violet, cyclamen is commonly called a Swiss, Alpine, or Persian violet. The flowers may be white with a u red-violet or purple center, or they * may be pink, salmon, red, or laven| der. 3 The unusual-shaped flowers consist of oval petals swept back from the 1 center. In some varieties, the petals are fringed. J _ When Cyclamen Finishes, Store It For Next Year Cyclamen requires frequent, light watering, but be sure that the yvater does not stand on the exposed connlike structure as this will cause it to rot. When flowering stops, allow the leaves to continue to grow until they yellow. Then let the soil dry out bywithholding water gradually until June. Then place the cyclamen in your cellar and forget about it until next fall. Pocket plant and slipperwort are common names of calceolaria, referring to its pouch-shaped blossoms. The flowers come in a range of warm colors — yellow, orange, bronze, red, and rose. Some types have splotches of one color on a background of J u I 3 J 1 1 I I I 1 3 1 3 I 1 AUCTION I Friday, December 1, 1995 6:30 PM by Bill Payne 8c Family for the Amissville Ruritan Club at Community Building, Stuart Field Bentwood Rocker Exercise Equipment Gas Grille Dog House (no bathroom) Wheelbarrows Bicycles (26 inch new cond.) Box lot heaven 50-gal. aquarium Farm tools 3x6 insul. glass Cord of wood light fixtures Sofa Glassware Galore Proceeds for Community Building at Stuart Field, Amissville. Lunch available by Ruritan Club. This Community Building is for YOU! Please support this fund raising event by donating items and attending. Call 937-6134 or 675-1190 for pick up. in another color, such as bronze on yellow. Keep water off the flowers of calceolaria to prevent spots on them. Cineraria’s daisy-like flowers form a canopy over the foliage in a range of colors from white with a dark center to pink, scarlet, red, crimson, sky blue, and purple. Double Pot To Keep Moisture Both cinerarias and calceolarias benefit from “double potting" in which a small pot is placed inside a larger one. The gap between the pots is filled with soil or sphagnum moss that is kept wet so the inner pot stays moist. Although they are both perennials, cinerarias and calceolarias are difficult to keep for a long time and bloom better if started new each year. Whether you chose one, two, or all three of these plants for winter bloom, purchase plants in flower so you can match or con^ast them with your decor. Also, don’t overlook these colorful potted plants as hostess and holiday gifts for the plant lovers you know. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Advertise your Restaurant in our Dining Guide Call for Speeial Rates and Information. 703-675-3338 I Some Things Change. Some Things Dorf t. This side of Virginia (see county list below) has its own new area code - 540. That’s changed. But not much else has. Why a new area code? when you think of all the new phone numbers we need in Virginia - for fax machines, cellular phones, pagers, computer modems, new and growing businesses - it’s easy to see how an area code can “fill up.” Bell Atlantic wants you to have the best service possible, and planning for even more growth by assigning a new area code is just one way we do that If you need to dial an area code when calling mm.tmmM.. . * , & . Sfeyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia family and friends, you will still need to do that You just need to remember to use the new 540 area code for the western region of Virginia. Costs haven’t Changed. Local calls will still be local calls, just like before. And your monthly cost for service will stay the same. 540 is in effect now. Tell your family and friends to use your new area code - 540 - now. And you should reprogram your fax machines, speed dialers, and other routing equipment. For more information, call 1-800-672-2628 You can also visit our Home Page on the Internet at http://www.bell-atl.com si Net* 540 Comdex Alleghany Augusta, Both, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Clarke, Craig, Culpeper, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Frederick, Giles, Grayson, Henry Highland King George, Lee, Lotusa, Madison, Montgomery Orange, Page, Patrick, Pulaski, Rappahannock, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rucfeingham, Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, hztnvdl, Ufown, Washington, Wist1, Wythe. For our foreign exchange service customers and people living in the following counties: Faucfuin; loudcmn. and Stafford - please call 1-800-672-2628 to determine if your aim code is changing to 540. @Bell Atlantic THE HEARJ OF COMMUNICATION" 01W5 Bell AiUntil

y Photo Courtesy of A1 Simpson This three-manuel Allen organ will be dedicated at the F.T. Baptist Church on Sunday, November 26, at 5 p.m. F.T. Baptist Church To Dedicate Organ F.T. Baptist Church will dedicate its new three-manuel Allen organ at 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov: 26 with free concert at the church on Route 707, Slate Mills Road. Featured organist in recital will be Robert Swift, diaconal minister of music and liturgical arts at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington. A native of Richmond, Mr. Swift received his degree in church music from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in Winchester. He continued his musical education at Catholic V. Frazier Honored With Party By: WAYNE F. BALDWIN Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Virginia Cornell Frazier, of Luray, was honored with a surprise birthday party on Saturday, November 18, at the Banquet Hall at the Luray Fire Department in Luray. I’ll not tell her age, as it, as I understand it, is not wise to impart that knowledge to someone without consequences attached. Although she as passed another milestone in the “age department”, who could guess this gal is not but half that, from her appearance and her agility. If you don’t believe this writer, try keeping up with her on an all day hike sometime. Her memory too, is one of the keenest and most formidable I'm acquainted with. She visits her native Rappahannock often as she helps care for her aged mother, Ida Cornell of Old Hollow. Here many a happy hour are passed when some of the hollow folk come in and a good, old fashioned game of set back ensues. Who says the old gray' mare ain I what she used to be, The haven't met you yet. For all the world would surely see, You re plainly a suffragette. We’ve whiled aw ay some few hours along a beaten trail. And shared with other too. But tis I who would scarce prevail, Had you not encouraged me to Then, it is but a small thing that I should write a little verse, To tell the world in such a way. To know you, an celebrate with you, for better or for worse, Dear lady. Happy Birthday. Have a heart to heart with your doctor... American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR VOURUFE University in Washington, D C. and at the Academy of Music in Vienna, Austria. In 1972, he served as music director and organist-choirmaster at Culpeper United Methodist Church. The dedicatory program will be the second major musical event at the church in the last month. KRK Productions of Key Largo. Florida presented the multimedia musical program “This Is a Great Country” featuring vocalist Kathleen Brown Sunday Oct. 29. Visitors will be welcomed to attend the dedication ceremony. Subscribe Hps . to the ilii Rappahannock News. Call 675-3338 Sperryville Residents Entertain, Visit, Travel Mrs. Barbara Payne of Warrenton was a Saturday guest of her mother, .Mrs. Catherine Brown. Cadet Paul Brown from the Virginia Military Institute was a Saturday guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Brown. Paul will be spending this week with his family- lyDr. and Mrs. Larry Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md. were last Thursday guests of Mrs. Catherine Brown. Recent visitors in the home of Mrs Mabel Gore of Barlow-, F.T. Valley were Mrs. Gore’s niece, Elizabeth and her husband, Jim Brown of Ashland. Also visiting for the day were Mrs. Gore's great nephew, Donald P. Ragan and wife, Gail, of Chesterfield County. In the early afternoon, Mrs. Gore and her guests enjoyed a superb lunch at “High on the Hog” in Sperryville. Mrs. Polly Aylor was a Sunday afternoon visitor of Mrs. Dorothy Lewis in Huntly. Weekend guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Swindler and Barbara Dawn of Hanover, Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. Michael Swindler and Colton of Carlisle, Pa. Saturday afternoon guests of Bill and Betty Hill were Elizabeth Rahm of Manassas and Judy Whitman of Herndon. Faith Mountain Company will celebrate a Blue Ridge Christmas Nov. 24, 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be fantastic sales, refreshments and door prizes. Santa will visit from 2 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 and 26. Happy Birthday to Tiffany Anne Wayland who will celebrate her third birthday on Thanksgiving Day. She is the daughter of Billy and Barbara Wayland. Rappahannock jlrlus FAX MACHINE SERVICES To send information: Any U.S. destination $5.00-first sheet $2.00-each additional sheet To receive fax information: $4.00-first sheet $1.00 each additional sheet 703/675-3338 Fax: 675-3088 ,%/ . r I By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Mrs. Cathy Pullen visited in the Wayland home on Sunday afternoon. The perfect Christmas gift is the new cookbook by the Rappahannock Woman’s Club. The book is available from any member or from several local businesses. The cost is $7.50. Local residents can call Barbara C. Wayland at 987-8058 to obtain a copy. Area residents are invited to attend the annual Christmas open house at Chipmunk Hollow on Friday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and there will be many neat gift items available. Country Manor Gift Shop located just west of Sperryville will also celebrate the weekend with special Christmas sales. Many local businesses will be open this weekend with special sales in celebration of the beginning of the holiday season. Anyone with news of interest is always urged to give me a call at home in the evenings at 987-8740. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK ii^uunrunw i cu Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1r Tues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2"° Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale Consignments Welcome. For Further information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55 The Perfect Gift ...Anytime U (_hs<m*t«a “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the »appatwmuxfe iirtw plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the »appabannothstaff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the ilrtoa office or call 675-3338 for your copy. “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $1.90 for postage — .... mu < ' < -1 _ 1 l...’ I -" -.. | | I - ■ ' ■ ■ : " •• ' _ » Real Estate Directory EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 426-3500. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. i Sperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088 /office LOCATED ON RT. 211 between Sperryville and Washington, six room and bath Cape Cod style home on 3 acres. Needs work. $79,000. SPERRYVILLE - 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick Rambler, living room with fireplace, central heat and air, carport, deck, 2 acres with mountain view. $119,000. Acreage Listings Needed: Parcels of all sizes. Thinking of selling, call us today!! Happy Thanksgiving! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY Choice Mountain Top Property Up to 260 Acres Available Excellent paved road access, spectacular views, Valuable Timber. Springs and pond sights. Abundant wildlife. Must Sell • Flexible Terms Priced from $3,000 Days 1-800 876-8998 Eves. 703-960-4107 QLRA %appp ®jattksgtotng from all of ua at G3. E/Lfctn 1*1. DAY, KHALI (JKS The Clopton House Box 126 Washington, Virginia 22747 675-3033 Cindy Robinson 540-675-3567 The Country Property People Eileen Day Russell Lee Kevin Day 540-987-8121 540-636-3783 540-937-3185 X Country Living 11+ acres rise up a small mountainside with cleared areas, an old driveway bed, storage shed and terrific views. Recorded in two parcels! Cannot be beat at $79,500. FIVE 10-15 acre parcels near Amissville. Secluded and private, yet easy access. Wooded with streams and pond sites. Small division with large homes and protective covenants. Call for details. Prices vary from $47,500 to $67,900. Callfor details on these listings as well as available farms and homes. □ Real Estate III 1st MAUM* mm—mmmmm I'rrtT..— Washington, Virginia (540)675-1373 Mitzie Young, GRI (540) 675-3555 Rick Kohler, Broker (540) 937-6146 Rudy Ruzich, Realtor (540) 547-3485 ixxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxzxxxxxxxxxxxxxxzxxxxxxxxxxxxx: 1Cmtr Regency HOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 fir ~MF\ ANNE FURTICK Riverfront, separate pond, open and wooded land in Rappahannock County go with this 3 bedroom home with mountain views! Will consider lease option or delayed settlement. $224,900. Home at the end of the road! Contingency sale fell through on this 4 BR, FR, 3-story Victorian with wood floors, wraparound porch, 25 acres, mountain views in winter, private yet off paved road, fast occupancy! $239,500. LAND -- Large or small parcels to invest in, to build now or retire on such as 10-25 ACRES with seller financing; 102-ACRE ESTATE sale; 43-ACRE lake front; 59+ acres of privacy and stream with magnificent trees; even two 5-acre parcels! Whatever the need, we'll make it work! Call Anne NOW!

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Join aHaxtman EARRING CLUB With each purchase, earn credit towards a free pair of earrings. Stop in and ask for details. Layaway now for Christmas cJ-faxtman 70 Main Street, Warrenton 3ft 349-4123 • Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 10,2 EEO| Recapture Holiday Joy In the month or so before Christmas, so many of us wind up exhausted and harried, unable to enjoy the pleasure the season brings. We hurry to shop, cook, entertain and shop some more; we try to squeeze as much4 “fun” into the holiday as possible. In the process, we make ourselves and everyone around us tense and unhappy. Slow down. It’s easier said than done, but it is possible. A stroll through the quaint shops in Warrenton, I he Plains, Middleburg or Marshall will provide quite a different experience than squeezing into one of the mega malls, for instance. Remember, getting there is half the fun. The holiday calendar in this issue offers dozens of ideas for fun activities to share with your family. Time spent with loved ones is the most valuable gift you can give. Here are some ideas for making the most of the Christmas season. • Try your hand at the dozens of Christmas crafts that can be made. They make wonderful gifts and decorations. If you have two left thumbs, visit the craft See Joy, Page 25 Craft-y Events Held Locally Wreath Workshop — Nov. 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at AH in a Row, 29 Main St., Warrenton; also on Dec. 2 and Dec. 16, same time and place. Craft Fair — Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Lukes Church in Culpeper. * Call 825-4548. Middleburg Arts and Crafts Festival — Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Middleburg Community Center, .300 West Washington St. Call 687-8888. St. Nicholas Day Arts and Crafts Show — Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leeds Episcopal Church Parish Hall in Markham. Ceramic Santa Painting — Dec. 12, 12 p.m., Amish Windmill, 36 Main St., Warrenton. On The Cover The cover photograph was taken at the home of Alta and Carl Simmons, with t ierald Schiermeyer as a model. The Santa Claus costume was provided by Masters t ostumes in Warrenton Sandy Schaeffer is the photographer. Choose and Cut + Tax Over 10,000 to choose front Wreaths & Crafts & Roping Starting Nov, 24th Stone hearth Tree Farm LEON, VA. FREE Hoi Drinks Fri-Sun FREE Coloring Books & Candy Canes for Children 7.2 miles South ot Culpeper on U.S. 29 West on 631 at Prince Michel Winery. 1/2 mi. to farm r ' M • i BLALOCK CYCLE Z50R" Get off to a great start Get on a ’95 Honda Z50R" • Four-stroke engine provides smooth, manageable power. • Low seat and handlebar position helps young riders gain confidence. • Three-speed transmission with automatic clutch makes learning to shift easy. • Wide, high-traction knobby tires for rough terrain. • Six-month unlimited mileage warranty.* The 1996 Honda Z50R. It comes in first for young off-road riders. ‘Financing on approvod credit $1,199 P,u* freight & prep. Payment based on 10% don" tor 18 months at 17.8% A.P.R170 Lee Hwy. Warrant on 347-4591 ssSSsmassSE yrv ■! 1 u j p.'i J H I ■ I UM 1 Z50ROnly $79°rS—

Christmas Angels Float Into Fauquier By DEBORAH SHEPHERD Times Newspapers Staff Writer Christmas angels appear on earth this time of year, disguised as county residents who donate time and energy to relieve want in what should be a season of plenty. Churches, civic organizations and schools launch programs through which individual angels can reach out to the community. Programs such as Operation: Book Rescue, Adopt-A-Family, canned goods drives and the Jaycees’ Toy Warehouse gear up around Thanksgiving, collecting gifts to fill hearts as well as stomachs with Christmas cheer. Throughout the year, the RappahannockRapidan Community Services Board feeds more than 100 people a day in Fauquier County, some at home and some at the Shadow Lawn center on Culpeper Street. “There are lots of needs,” said Irma Peters who works in the Board’s Culpeper office. “During the holidays, loneliness is one of the biggest.” Would-be angels can adopt one of these senior citizens or families for Christmas by calling Ruth Pavlik at (540) 347-7729. “Sometimes, what they need more than food is a friendly face,” Mrs. Peters said. Adopt-A-Family programs are so widespread that a comprehensive list is impossible. The Jaycees offer one, as do many churches. Community Action Inc., also offers an “adoption” program, matching offers with the neediest in their client database. Through Adopl-A-Family, people are either given the names or the needs of a family to whom they can provide a meal, clothes and Christmas gifts. The emphasis in one Adopt-A-Family program might be on toys for children, but others also provide warm coats and other necessities. According to Angela White, Fauquier angels adopted 140 families for Thanksgiving this year through Community Action. Unfortunately, the rate slows during Christmas; she expects only 25 or 30 families to be adopted in the month ahead. Faith Christian Church and Outreach in Warrenton calls its “adoption” program Share My Heart. According to Addell Good they already have sponsors fipr 15 families and they expect as many as 20 more as Christmas nears. “The families have mostly requested coats and clothing,” said Ms. Good. “The Department of Transportation has taken eight to 10 families.” Fauquier angels who wish to share their hearts may call Ms. Good after 6:30 p.m. at <540)349-4.360. The Jaycees’ Christmas project is a mammoth undertaking of which Adopt-AFamily is only a part. Craig Damone, project chairman, said their annual Toy Workshop is staffed not only by the 212 members of the WarrentonFauquier Jaycees but also by angels in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, schools and churches. Damone said, “Last year we helped 275 families and 750 children.” The Jaycees have three different donation programs. First is their Adopt-AFamily, in which community members provide food and gifts for needy families. Damone said each family package should contain toys appropriate for children under 12, as well as a box of food with a holiday meat. * - Anyone interested in adopting a family through the Jaycees may call the Jaycees hot line at (540) 347-6550. The second way to earn wings is through the Jaycees’ Angel Tree program. This is a joint venture with Partnership for Warrenton in which children’s names are written on an ornament and hung on a tree. Those who wish to may take an ornament, buy that child a present and take it back to the Jaycees for delivery. This year the Angel Tree is set up at the Fabric Emporium in old town Warrenton. A local 4-H club cut out the angel decorations. In addition to these programs, the Jaycees also opened their Toy Workshop, now in its 45th year of operation. This year’s workshop is located in the Warrenton Village Shopping Center, in the old Almond Tree Christian bookstore site between Fashion Bug and Shoe Show. Its hours of operation are 7-10 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Jaycees take donations of new and used toys, wrap them and deliver them on Dec. 17, the last Sunday before Christmas,” said Damone. The Jaycees have set up the following locations for new and used toys and canned goods: • Fauquier National Bank (all locations) • Safeway • Giant • Western Auto in Marshall • First Virginia Bank in Bealeton • IGA in Catlett • Stale Bank of Remington in Remington • Hair Experience in New Baltimore • The Jaycees’ Toy Warehouse Churches look to needs within their own congregations during the holidays, but most also reach out beyond the church doors to their neighbors. St. Stephens Episcopal in Catlett is involved in extensive community service as well as delivering food baskets to church families during Thanksgiving and v nrisunas. Sally Behrendt, the outreach coordinator for St. Stephens, said, “During the holidays we consider the special needs in the community. We donate clothing and household goods to Head Start and the Fauquier Family Shelter. We also keep a food pantry at the FISH warehouse and make 125 deliveries during the year -— those deliveries increase during the holidays.” Marshall Baptist Church took a collection for the needy at its community Thanksgiving service at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. This effort is sponsored by the Marshall area Ministerial Association. Grove Baptist Church in Goldvein gives out food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas, according to pastor Ron Roach. Businesses can also become Christmas angels. Weichert Realtors is running a toy drive through Friday, Dec. 8, an annual event that goes back 16 years. “The toys don’t need to be wrapped," said Victoria Miller. “We are accepting only new toys, but they can be for boys and girls of all ages.” Once the big box in Weichert’s lobby is tilled with toys, it will be delivered to the Jaycees’ Toy Workshop for distribution. Weichert even offers present pick-up. “If someone wants to donate but can’t get to See Charity, Page 14 Join Our Christmas SAVINGS CLUB PLAN NOW Get all those gifts you want to buy next Christmas START SAVING FOR 1996! STATE BANK OF REMINGTON Rank Of A Lifetime Remington • 540-439-3233 Bcaleton • 540 439 3249 Catlett • 540 788 9001

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Of Mice And Menus Gifts To Power A PC By JOHN BRETSCHNEIDER Times Newspapers Staff Writer There’s no limit to the number of gift possibilities for computer lovers — from small items, such as a simple box of floppy disks, to a full-blown hypercharged multimedia computer system. Essentially computer gifts can be grouped into three categories: hardware, or the computer machinery itself; software, the programs that make the computer actually do something; and peripherals, those plug-in devices that make the hardware and software work together better. It’s the latter group, the peripherals, that can give the most pleasure to the computer user and the most pain to the computer shopper. The most basic of these devices is the mouse — that little tailed creature that forms the most personal and direct connection between each person and their computer. Mice come in many species — from one-button minis to the multi-button fully programmable rodents. A great gift ideas for boys is a mouse shaped like a football or basketball. For girls, perhaps a personalized mouse pad available at many educational toy and computer stores is the right gift. Beware of cute fury little mouse covers (usually shaped to look like real mice) that slip over the device. The fake fir can fall off and get inside the electronics of the mouse, or worse, inside the computer’s floppy drive when changing disks. It’s not worth risking a couple thousand dollars of equipment and data lor a three-dollar trinket. The touch pad or linger pad is the latest r addition to the “mouse” family, many adults prefer these over traditional mice because of their compact size, although children tend to find touch pads much harder to master. The track ball, another favorite, is essentially a mouse resting on its back. Some love the compact control of the ball while others shriek at the sight of it. Besides, mice, memory devices are among the most popular gifts. A standout this year is the new Zip Drive by Iomega. It’s like a floppy drive on steroids, holding 100 megabytes of memory on a single removable cartridge. At around $200 for the drive, it may be the cheapest and best solution to “full hard drive” woes. Another favorite this year is the multimedia kit, complete with CD-ROM drives and powered stereo speakers. Be especially careful buying these as gifts — since the kits are not compatible with all computers (see related story below). In the software department, avoid getting major system upgrades such as Windows ‘95, 0/S2 Warp or Mac/OS 7.5, unless you want the recipient to spend all Christmas Day (or Week) configuring software. Remember, it’s especially tough to get technical support from software companies during the holidays. Consider something lighthearted such as an educational program or a computer game. Be cautious about buying peripherals and software through the mail — especially at holiday time. While prices are generally low, shipping delivery can get dicey around the holidays and if there is a problem with the item, exchanges can prove difficult. Ensure Computer Compatibility Though computer equipment and software is a popular choice for holiday gift giving, a little forethought and answers to a few quick questions will save disappointment when that special present is opened. Perhaps the most important thing to do when buying computer gifts is to not remove the clear plastic “shrink wrap” packaging before giving the gift. Most retailers will not allow returns without the original packaging intact. Cross out the price on the tag with a black marker, leaving the name of the store and the product number or “SKU” clearly visible. The primary question to ask yourself when buying computer gifts is what kind of computer equipment does the giftee already have? Computers come in two basic flavors —- Mac and PC — and the differences are not always obvious. With Apple’s Macintosh equipment, look for the following on the box: Mac/OS, the Apple logo or the phrase “Macintosh 11 or higher.” Of special note, regular Mac programs will work in the new Power Macs, but not necessarily the other way around. PCs often go by the phrase “IBM or compatible.” Along with the DOS and Windows logos, PC compatible software can often be identified by the type of monitor that the program requires, such as VGA or SVGA. More important than knowing the brand name of a computer is knowing the kind of processor the computer has inside. Ask the computer’s owner — it’s usually the only sure way to know. The answer will either be a chip number (386, 486dx2, 68030 or the like) or the answer will be a brand name for the chip (Pentium, Quadra, Power PC). Buying computer peripherals, such as modems, mice, CD-ROMs and hard drives adds an extra set of problems, namely the kind of socket, port or “bus” that the device plugs into and the style of connecting cable which is required. If you don’t know the kind of port a computer uses; then consider giving a gif) certificate and allowing the recipient to pick out the right kind of equipment themselves. Realize that no matter how carefully you research the type of computer gift to give, you may purchase something that simply doesn’t work. Most reputable retail firms allow exchanges as long as all the items — especially the warranty card — are enclosed. Just remember to keep the receipt handy. Fitness. A Great Gift For Christmas GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE LIFELINES Classes The most complete cross training group exercise program anywhere. Try one class FREE to find out what we mean. 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On The Feminine Side Of Gift-Giving Men are often befuddled when confronted with the difficulties intrinsic in choosing a gift for the women in their lives. The choices are many. r Find a gift that reflects her own personal style. And don’t be afrad to use a little imagination. How about a facial or a massage, for instance. She’ll enjoy that little bit of luxery — possibly even more than that new toaster you had your eye on. Golden Opportunity According to the World Gold Council, dollar sales of gold jewelry in the U.S. during the 1994 holiday season alone were a staggering $4.5 billion. And, with the average price of a piece of gold jewelry at $86, it is important that gift givers purchasing gold for loved ones this holiday season know how to protect their investment. According to John Calnon, vice president, jewelry, World Gold Council, “Having knowledge of the style, karatage and retail price provides a base from which to select a piece. However, when shopping for gold jewelry, consumers should also judge the craftsmanship of the item before making a purchase.” Following are some additional guidelines to help evaluate gold jewelry purchases this holiday season: • Check to see if there is a karat stamp and trademark on the piece. Always look for a karat mark when purchasing gold jewelry. It is usually stamped as 10K, 14K, I8K or 24K. This mark indicates the percentage of pure gold in the piece. • Specify and look for jewelry that will last. For example, Leach & Gamer Gold, is the first patented 14K gold alloy of its kind that resists scratching, stretching, breaking and denting far better than ordinary 14K gold. The jewelry can be found at selected specialty jewelers, as well as fine jewelry departments. • When purchasing several gold jewelry items, make sure the color characteristics match. The color of gold jewelry may differ as a result of the different alloys used in the manufacturing process. Although color preferences may vary from consumer to consumer, when purchasing gold look for items that have a rich, natural color and have con Gift givers can't go wrong with a well-chosen piece of jewelry. sistent color qualities. • Ask if it’s preferable that the piece be hollow or solid. Light weight, hollow construction is ideal for items such as earrings and provides the b£st value for certain bracelets and necklaces. • If jewelry is being custom-made, repaired, or sized, specify that the appropriate solder be used (14K. solder on 14K gold). The use of a lower-karat solder could cause skin to blacken or the solder joints to turn dark brown or green. • If the jewelry contains gemstones, make sure there is metal securing the stones in their settings. One or two prongs will not hold a round stone securely. • Look at the back of the mounting. A good finish and polish throughout the piece is a sign of good craftsmanship. • Verify the strength of the clasp. Open Perfume Is Perfect Present Pick Fragrance ... it’s the all-time favorite gift for that special person in one’s life. Here’s a quick rundown of memorable fragrances that will please anyone this holiday season. For the woman you love: Joy perfume, in a crystal flacon interpreted by Baccarat, is a rare and costly blend of jasmine and rose. This limited edition bottle is ideal for the stylish woman who is hopelessly devoted to the “classics.” Tocade (French for “Love at first sight”) by Rochas is a delicious combination of rose, vanilla and amber. Tocade is a vivacious and whimsical fragrance, a favorite of those who are young at heart. Duende by J. del Pozo exudes the spirit of “feminine charm.” Duende is a clean and serious scent, it is floral, fresh and aquatic. -I---;-: Fragrance is a favorite gift Byzantine, a new “daytime” fragrance from Rochas, combines the freshness of mandarin, sandalwood and orange blossom. and close the clasp several times to ensure that it’s secure. And also make sure that it's attached to the piece in a secure way. • Whenever possible, try on a piece of jewelry. Always make sure the item looks good, feels comfortable and is sturdy enough for daily wear. Collectibles Move over baseball, America’s favorite pastime could be collecting collectibles. According to the Collectibles and Platemakers Guild, more than 11 million American households, or 11 percent of the country, identify themselves as people who accumulate collectibles. According to the Guild, an industry trade organization, some of the most prevalent collectibles are figurines and one of the world’s most popular is the Precious Moments Collection. The Precious Moments Collection, based on artist Sam Butcher’s drawings of teardrop-eyed children bearing inspirational messages, was introduced in 1979. Since its debut, more than 1,000 figurines have been unveiled and the collection has expanded to include many more figurines as well as plates, bells, ornaments, photo frames, musicals and home decor accessories. In addition, the Precious Moments Collection boasts the world’s largest collectors’ club of its kind with 400 local club chapters and nearly 500,000 members. “The loyalty and devotion of Precious Moments Club members have encouraged industry competitors to start clubs, but no For the Outdoor Enthusiasts on your shopping \\s\$\A STIHU 1 Grass & Hedge Trimmers Blowers Sweepers Snow Blowers Trimmers A Blowers m I No Payments VI APRIL "96 on most equipment In-Store Financing Available J.A. Su'an, Jr, & Co. Inc. . 201 S. East St., Culpeper yT's-A M-F 8-5:30 • Sat. 8-12 * ' •= 540-825-8371 r- CLIP THIS COUPON - 205 E. 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► Charity From Page 3 the office, they can call Karen Lalicker or Shirley Smith here at the office,” said Ms. Miller. The Fauquier Times-Democrat and Piedmont Press have launched Operation Book Rescue, to collect used children’s books and give them to children up to the age of 12. The books are being distributed through the Literacy Volunteers of Fauquier County, the Department of Social Services, Services to Abused Families, Fauquier Family Services and Community Action Head Start. Used children’s books may be dropped into the bright red boxes located at: • The newspaper offices at 39 Culpeper St. • The Piedmont Press office at 30 South Second St. • The State Bank of Remington, Remington, Bealeton and Catlett branches • The Plains Pharmacy • Crestar Bank in the Warrenton Center • Sumerduck Trading Company • The Fauquier Bank, all locations • Jefferson National Bank on the bypass in Warrenton • Marshall Hardware on Main Street Angels come in all ages, too. In association with the Jaycees, some schools collect and repair old toys and then wrap them for delivery. At Thanksgiving, school children collect canned goods for distribution through Community Action according to Angela White. Penny Magyar, principal at Central Elementary School, said that Central’s Student Council Organization worked with the Jaycees as well to put food on needy tables. See Charity, Page 15 C h r « 5 t i n e fox fom- sev«H wiA8si«efT What shall I wear? Come explore our selection of evening dresses and separates. Petite 2-14, Missy 2-18 Women's 1 4-24 Christine fox 47 SOUTH THIRD • WARRENTON. VA • 540-347-3868 OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-5 OR BY APPOINTMENT SUNDAYS, DECEMBER 3. 10 & 17 FROM 12 TO 4 PM

► Charity From Page 14 “We also have two ‘secret Santas,’” said Mrs. Magyar. “In past Christmases, one Santa gave cash to a needy family within the school and the other came up with warm coats and jackets.” Teens at Faith Christian Church and Outreach will go caroling in Warrenton, hJ on Main and Haiti streets, on Friday, Dec. 15. Rosemary Downs, church secretary, said she has asked the Sheriffs Office if the teens can also sing at the Adult Detention Center but has not yet received a response. Fauquier angels also bring magic to the county — in the form of music and light. Judy Heflin of The Plains Community League said, “At Christmas, we do caroling for the shut-ins and the elderly. Last year the group left St. Marks and sang all the way up to Grace Church, where they ate a meal together.” Community League members also give The Plains a lovely gift called “luminaries.” Mrs. Heflin explained, “All year we save those gallon milk jars, and then at Christmas we fill them with sand and put candles in them. Our men get together on Christmas Eve and set the luminaries all around town. They leave them up until the next morning.” Drum Strum Music Center Central Virginia’s Largest Musical Instruction Facility Accessories ii hi LESSONS! Band Rentals • Guitar • Piano • Flute • Violin • Bass • Banjo • Drums Mandolin 8c Many More 51 EAST LEE STREET, WARRENTON, VA 540-347-7484 &y#e/adu2A d4rUiyu£& ,4 i-hrlll IP Established 1982 <4 O' YOUR GIFT HEADQUARTERS for The Unusual In All Price Ranges Estate Jewelry Sterling Flatware & Holloware - Sets or Individual Pieces Boxes: Wood, Metal Or Porcelain Furniture China: Sets‘Or Pieces Glass: Sets Or Pieces Art Glass Textiles: Linens, Quilts, Etc. Fireplace Equipment

Signs Of The Season r .c. r ..... . . __ Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Sandy Schaeffer t arl Snaefier, owner of Ribbons in Warrenton, shows off his Christmas bear collection. Barbie ‘hangs out/ Vs" r Unchanged And Unsurf For 80 Years ^ The Original Filson* Hunting Vest A more utilitarian vest hasn’t been developed yet. Front and rear entry to game bag. Three large accessory pockets inside. Oil-finish 100% cotton duck. FILSON Great Selection of Filson® For The Season. CLARK BROS. 6 miles south ot Warrenton on Route 29 South (540)4393988 HOURS: 900*30 Thrsday & Friday; ftOOSJOStfurday through Vtahesday This holiday scene is for sale at the Christmas Gallery in Gainesville. Santa Has made his first appearances at shops throughout Fauquier County.

The Thanksgiving turkey has not even been stashed away yet, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Fauquier County. Shopkeepers are hanging tinsel and tying red bows, untangling lights and displaying wreaths. Teddy bears in Santa hats are being snatched up and the hot new Barbie Christmas tree ornaments are selling out quickly. Happy Holidays! Times Newspapers Staff Photos/Sandy Schaeffer Mary Ann Kovacs chooses Christmas tree ornaments. It is the ‘year of the angel;’ they may be found at the Christmas Gallery. Give A Christinas Memory \ The Depot Available only at 3rd Edition of the Warrenton Christmas Ornament Series /1\/Ts M-F 9-9; Sat. 9-8; Sun 11-5:30 Giant Shopping Center Warrenton, Virginia 347-5387 CT3?.£?:j Announcing the arrival of the Digital Enhancement Station Ottering enlarging, reducing, cropping, red-eye removal, retouching, adding text to graphics and special backgrounds. ONE-HOUR PHOTO FINISHING Color Film Developing Enlargements up to 12x18 Prints from Slides Old Photo Reproduction NIKON - CANON - POLAROID - KODAK Camera and Photographic Supplies Now offering video transfer of home movies 0 I", I , g IH'I \ McCLANAHAN CAMERA & SOUND LJLIlplI 306 Lee Highway, Warrenton, Virginia (540) 347-2533 Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Toys Are Children’s Best Learning Tools If you’ve ever watched a young child play with a toy, you can actually see (if that toy is good) how the child explores new ideas and observes the world. A really good toy is meant to amuse, delight and educate. The trick to expert toy buying is to match the toy to the child’s developmental stage. The toy needs to be challenging but not too complex, so that the child can master the necessary learning skills, feel confident and grow; too simple and the child is likely to get bored. Pre-schoolers What helps a young child develop imagination, dexterity, and language, math and problem-solving skills? Here’s a hint: You don’t plug it in or turn it on. And to use it, your kids don’t need a mouse. Not that educational computer programs don’t have a place in children’s lives these days. But experts say that young children should have opportunities for freeform play. With the right toys, preschoolers can learn shapes, colors and basic math concepts. And they can develop eye-hand coordination and problem-solving skills. Now, the experts at Fisher-Price have a new skill to add to the list. When researchers at the 65-year-old company asked kids to test a new line of games at its on-site play laboratory, they discovered that playing games together teaches important social skills. Even kids who didn’t know each other were soon giggling together as they joined in a focused activity, shared a mutual interest in the outcome and learned to take turns. While most games are age-graded for older children, a new Fisher-Price’s line is designed especially for preschoolers. One of the new games is Hold the Phone, an interactive collecting game. After spreading 16 picture discs out on a table, the players join hands with each other and Tommy the Talking Telephone. When the “phone” rings, Tommy uses silly sound effects to tell children which disc to find. For instance, Tommy might say “find the . . . meow.” Stacking and construction toys challenge kids’ creativity and imagination as they arrange and rearrange the pieces in dozens of different ways. The LEGO toy company has recently introduced the new DUPLO baby line, designed for children between 6 months and 24 months. The stacking sets for babies feature a bumblebee and lady bug that make rattling sounds, a car, and colorful stacking blocks with rounded edges. One set also includes an elephant and a mirror block. Another has a rock-and-spin piece. A rattling chicken joins the bumblebee and lady bug. In addition, the new FreeStyle freeform building sets are for ages 3 and older. They come with lots of brightly colored LEGO bricks, along with special pieces to spark a child’s imagination. Some sets include wheels, propellers, doors and windows. One even has flowers. The gift the whole family will love DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM Compatible with more than 175 Channels of Satellite Broadcasting from DIRECTTV® and USSBSM Small, 18-inch Satellite Antenna with Single LNB Digital Audio/Video with Excellent Picture and Sound Quality SignalSeeker™ LED on Antenna X Conventional Antenna Input Accommodates Cable TV or Antenna Sony Express Navigator™ On-Screen Menu System 32-Bit Microprocessor for Fast Channel Changing DIRECTV. "DIRECTV and DSS are registered trademarks ol DIRECTV. Inc . a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp ‘I 306 LEE HIGHWAY, WARRENTON, VIRGINIA (540)347-2533 Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm Other toys for the youngest on Santa’s list include: Peek-A-Boo Beads (3-24 months) — This slide and hide activity rattle provides hours of peek-a-boo fun. Perfectly sized for little hands and safe for teething. Magnetic Letters & Numbers (3 years and up) — A handy bucket filled with multicolored letters (complete alphabet) and numbers (0 through 9) for fun learning. Skill-building toys under $10: Activity Tunes (3-24 months) — This hand-held musical activity center features two happy tunes, a click and turn antenna, clicking dial, spin and rattle kaleidoscope. Rattle Ball (3-36 months) — Its nine colorful beads twist, turn and help develop manual dexterity. Puzzle Blocks (2-5 years) — Children use their imagination to create their own designs with this colorful twenty piece set. Hours of stacking, sorting and building fun. Complete playsets for less than $15: Chunky Dream House (2 and up) — A ter rific life-setting playset for hours of imaginative play, this light-up portable doll house is complete with furnishings and two Chunky people. Chunky Airport (2 and up) Imagination takes flight with this fun-filled playset which includes airplane, gas truck, baggage carousel, terminal, runway and two Chunky people. Children will have hours ol fun and adventure. Multi-function toys under $20: Stand Up TV Play Table (9-36 months) — With nine play and learn activities for growing minds and bodies, this table includes telephone, clicking dial, spinner, kaleidoscope, pushbutton squeaker, rolling ball, spinning gears, xylophone, three colorful gears and a shape sorter. Record-A-Message Phone (2-5 years) — Parents can record a special message for their little one on this electronic, “cellular," flip-up telephone. The real phone sounds acquaint children with this real-life necessity. Kid-Driven In Pint-Sized Cars Life is good. You’re rolling along in your convertible jeep, talking on your car phone. Your neighbor pulls his sleek Ferrari over and you chat briefly. Then your mom calls and it’s time for Barney, milk and cookies. What else would a three-year-old want to make the day complete? Of course the Fisher-Price Power Wheels Jeep is tyke-size and only goes 2 to 5 miles an hour. The phone is show, offering 100,000 different audible phrases from Barbie herself. Still, at any age, there’s nothing like a set of flashy wheels to make you feel special. Naturally, all pint-size customers may not want a pink and white Barbie jeep. Their preferences may run more to a realistic black Lamborghini or a camouflage-style ATV. While they look great, even more important they are nearly tyke-indestructible, built and tested to withstand the dismantling ingenuity of the little ones. ITtese durable wheels take a licking and keep on... er ... rolling.

Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Town,events have £ been planned and holiday cheer will abound. Old Town is aglow with K festive decorations and each storefront is brightened by playful creations. Lights-and wreaths have been hung with care, leading the way to Gum Drop Square. Warrenton businesses will participate by ^ offering concerts, demonstrations and staying open late. Come join us for an Old Fashioned Holiday Treat with craft shows, open houses and the Nutcracker Suite. 1 Christmas as it was.** ...and continues to be in < Historic Old Town Warrenton Beginning on Friday evening, Dec. 1 with the magical festival of lights and arrival of Santa by horse drawn carriage, to the timeless window displays and street decorations, Christmas in Historic Old Town is a childhood fantasy. Community caroling.charming shops, inviting restaurants, and a calendar of holiday events add to the riches enjoyed when you visit with us in Old Town Warrenton. (Shops in Historic Old Town will be open Friday evenings and on Sundays during December.) "The Twelve Days of Christmas" Contest ' <\ /> <\ /> This year Warrenton shoppers are invited to discover the Twelve Days of Christmas”displayed in the windows of 12 stores which are scattered throughout all of Warrenton’s shopping areas. Each display is identified by a sign which names the day (such as “Eight Swans-ASwimming”) and the “Spend Christmas in Warrenton” poster. Shoppers who find all 12 stores and have their entry forms initialed in each store will be eligible to enter a drawing for a $250 first prize and several other valuable prizes. The entry form and further details are included in this calendar. Additional forms are available at the 12 stores. While you’re searching for the 12 stores, we expect you’ll discover a treasure trove of other wonderful shops, right here at home, that you never noticed before. Help make this the best holiday season ever for Warrenton merchants who support our schools, community projects and tax base all year long. < K ggJSSSSSST ^Sffi2SSS.-«£S»% present to help $o bring th w0ndrous tune. ^ sisters, Mom day and Sund^ recipient of ^ evenings, or bat Christmas Shop . presented x> 7™ 19"SJJhu* - a-rfisnss*-- ™ ^ by the v’"**3*?1995 Christmas Shop * (540)349-S606. location f0^e w Courthouse Square, Payne Building, w Hew Veart Eve - 1 , first High* V/a*ren*on Enjoy an alcohol free family celebration to welcome the New Year. Old Town Warrenton will open its doors on Sunday, December 31 from 7 p.m. until midnight for a y variety of high quality performances for the whole family, including; classical music, puppet shows, theater, folk music, storytelling, rock and roll, jazz and much more. The entertainment, arranged by the Bluemont Concert Series, will be presented inside the n lobbies and larger rooms of > > downtown churches, banks and public buildings - all within easy walking distance of one another. The celebration will end with a candlelight gathering at the Old Courthouse steps to sing in the New Year. Admission for the event is $7.00 per person, $1.00 for children under 12. Advance tickets are available for $5.00 per person, $1.00 for children, (703)777-6303. See Maps on Page 33 WARRENTON PULL-OUT CALENDAR

A Warrenton Christmas In Historic Old Town Children’s Christmas Shop at Gum Drop Square (The John Barton Payne Butidins) Hours; December 1 December 8,15 December 22 Saturdays December 23 Sundays 7:30 -9:30 p.m. 6:30-9 p.m. 6:30-9 p.m. 11:00-2:30 p.m. 11:00-1:00 p.m. 1:00-3 p.m. Christmas Parade Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 1 (Children's Night) 6:55 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Ringing of Church Bells Festival of Lights Grand Marshall Mayor Lineweaver, assisted by the elves from P.B. Smith Santa arrives escorted by Sugar Plums from the Nutcracker Horse -Drawn Wagon Rides Girl Scout combined Christmas Choir (Courthouse) Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble of FHS (Post Office) New Day Singers (Post Office) All shops open until 9 p.m. w 1 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 8 (Family Night) Horse - Drawn Wagon Rides Highland School HandBell Ringers (Post Office) Piedmont Brass Quintet (Post Office) Blue Ridge Barbershoppers (Post Office) All shops open until 9 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 1 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 15 (Joy of Christmas) Methodist Choir (Post Office) Fauquier & liberty H. S. Combined Choir (Post Office) Warrenton Baptist Church Choir (Post Office) Community Sing (Post Office) All shops open until 9 p.m. i Happy Holidays from the Town of Warrenton, The Spring Festival, The Old Town Association, The Greater Warrenton Business y Alliance, The Partnership For Warrenton Foundation, The Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce A'Warrantor! Christmas Nov. 84 Christmas Celebration Begins Warrenton Center Peeebles 7 a.m. till closing Fantastico Cafe & Bakery...Christmas Preview Specials 8:30 a.m.-l 0:30 a.m. g. whilikers...Christmas Wonder Begins 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Warrenton Decor... Tea Tasting and Door Prizes 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. TSG Hobbies...Train Display Showing 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Maurices...“It's Your Life Dress For It" 8 a.m. Rankin s Home Center... Building Christmas Dreams 8 a.m. Nov. 25 Wreath Workshop. All In A Row, 29 Main St. 11a.m. - 4p.m. Nov. 30 Hallelujah for Grandparents Day g. whillikers & Warrenton Decor, Warrenton Center 9:30 a.m. - 8p.m. 1 A Warrenton Christmas, Festival of lights, 20% Sale, Rhodes Gift and Orvis Shop, 77 Main Street, 5-9 p.m Open House, The WhereHouse Youth Center, 26 S. Third Street 6-8:30 p.m. Open House, Waterloo Mini-Mart, 62 Waterloo Street, 4-8 p.m. Open House, C & S Flowers, f1' Main Street, 7 p.m. Black Bean Chile Night The Depot, 65 S. Third Street, 5:30-10 p.m. ' m Q American Cancer Society ^ Holiday Dessert Extravaganza, 251W. Lee Hwy, Suite 691, 8:30-5:30 p.m. (Next to Rankin’s Hardware) Gum Drop Square Christmas Parade, Main St, 10:30 a.m. Christmas in Scotland with Scottish Bagpiper, Warrenton Decor, g.whillikers & Rankin’s Home Center, Warrenton Center, Noon-3 p.m. Open House, Old Jail Museum, Waterloo St, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Open House, Almond Tree Christian Bookstore, 20 Ashby St. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wreath Workshop, All In A Row, 29 Main St, 11 a.m.4 p.m. 3 Gum Drop Square 10 Gum Drop Square Floral Demonstration, Sarah Bell’s, 110 Main St. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 17 Gum Drop Square Open House, Decked Out, 26 Main St, Noon4p.m. Artist/niu8trator Demonstration, Sarah Bell’s, 110 Main St llajn.-6pjn. .■.«' m .■ m+mim ■ —■. 24 Christmas Eve Holiday Shopping, Picadilly, 80 Main St, 10 a.m.4 p.m. 31 First Night Warrenton, Main St, 7 p.m, to Midnight 4 He’s making a list and checking it twice. 11 Only 13 shopping days left! 18 25 Merry Christmas 5 English Beer Tasting and Pub Supper, Jimmie’s Market/Kidwell Caterers, 22 Main Street, 6-8 p.m. Christmas Story Hour for Toddlers (age 2), Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester St., 10:30 a.m. I 12 Open House, The Stable Door, 11 Main St., Noon-2 p.m. Ceramic Santa Painting, Amish Windmill, 36 Main St, 12 a.m. .t 26 6 Christmas Story Hour for Preschoolers (age 3-5) Fauquier County Public library, 11 Winchester St, 10:30 a.m. Spirit of Giving Story Telling Program, Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester Street, 7 p.m. Family T rim-A-Tree, Fauquier County Public library, 11 Winchester St, 7 p.m. Stag Night (Men Only), Decked Out, 26 Main St, 6-10 p.m. The Nutcracker, Fauquier High School, 7:30 p.m. Ticket Information, 347-5073 13 20 27 i 7 Warrenton Chorale Annual Christmas Concert, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church Si, 8 p.m. Early Bird, Late Owl, Peebles, Warrenton Center 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. After Work Family Night, Warrenton Center Businesses, 6-10 p.m. Caroling for Charity by Greater Piedmont Atm Realtors, Warrenton Center, 7-8:30 p.m. Strolling & Singing Minstrels, Caprice Cafe, 5 Culpeper Street, 6 p.m. 14 Open House, Farrar's, 29 Main St., Noon-2 p.m. Strolling & Singing Minstrels, Caprice Cafe, 5 Culpeper St., 6 p.m. 21 Strolling & Singing Minstrels, Caprice Cafe, 5 Culpeper St, 6 p.m. 28 Fauquier County Democratic Committee Christmas Dinner, 347-5550 6:30 p.m. Strolling & Singing Minstrels, Caprice Cafe, 5 Culpeper St, 6 p.m. 8 Warrenton Choral Annual Christmas Concert, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St, 8 p.m. A Warrenton Christmas Family Night, Open House, Waterloo Mini-Mart, 62 Waterloo Street, 4-8 p.m. Annual Christmas Art Show, Studio 19, 19 Culpeper St, 5-10 p.m. 15 Warrenton Joy of Christmas Open House, Evergreen, 88 Main St, 7-9 p.m. Gum Drop Square Men’s Night Out Hinchey's Jewelers, Warrenton Center, 5-9 p.m. Live Outdoor Nativity, Church of 22 Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 585 Fauquier Road, 6-8 p.m. The Great Escape Barbershop Quartet Fantastico Restaurant Warrenton Center 7:30-9 p.m. Open House, The Fauquier Bank Main Branch 9-6 p.m. Warrenton Chorale Annual Christmas Concert, Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. . (Kim Drop Square (See back panel) All Old Town Shops Open until 9 p.m. Gum Drop Square (See back panel) Wreath Workshop, All In A Row, 29 Main St, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Floral Demonstration - Sarah Bell’s, 110 Main St. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 16 Gum Drop Square New Day Singers, Warrenton Center, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wreath Workshop, All In A Row, 29 Main St 11 a.m.4 p.m. Ar tist/Illu strator Demonstration, Sarah Bell’s, 110 Main St lla.m.-6 p.m. 23 Gum Drop Square rof runner mrormauon on inomouai events ana Aaaitional Entertainment, Please contact The Visitor Center at (540) 347*4414. Designed and printed oy Piedmont press & urapnics « Find the "Twelve Days of Christmas" in Warrenton this year and be elisible to win $250! Here’s how to play: The ‘Twelve Days of Christinas” are prominently displayed at 12 Warrenton businesses. They are clearly visible from outside the stores and are marked with a number and a sign with the corresponding line from the song. When you find a display, have someone in the store initial the corresponding space on your form. When you have all 12 spaces initialed, enter the card in the collection box at any of the 12 participating businesses. On December 23 the boxes will be collected for prize drawings. First prize is $250 cash! Name _ Address Phone_ _A Partridge in a Pear Tree _2 Turtle Doves _3 French Hens _4 Calling Birds _5 Golden Rings _6 Geese - A- Laying _7 Swans - A - Swimming _8 Maids - A - Milking _9 Drummers Drumming _10 Pipers Piping _11 Ladies Dancing _12 Lords - A - Leaping (Additional entry forms are available at participating businesses. One entry per person, please.)

Left to Right: Rick Hunt, Joe Jacoby, Buddy Lawrence, Jim Harris Photo hy Kelly Kuvakus, Sonshine Pictures At this season of peace, harmony and good will, we are grateful for the opportunity to pause and express our appreciation for our good friends and customers. caused Pint 'ZfewUa JOE JACOBY RICK HUNT —r~— --- t HDVSI I'D PI VUniiTU F*ORD 11 Lee Hwy East « 540-347-9000 • 800-852-5793 (XDSMOeilE « BUICK « PONTIAC » CMC 250 W. Shirley Ave. Beside Fauquier Hospital 540-347-3341 CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTHJEEP-EAGLE Rou'e 29 & 211, Warrenton 347-o622 • 800-374-8366 Rt. 29, Warrenton 347-1234 • 800-868-4600

► Men From Page 8 fantasy game industry, Gridiron Fantasy Football takes place in the near future, when football reigns supreme. Gridiron Fantasy Football features the same high-quality printing and graphics found on Upper Deck trading cards, combined with the strategy and high playability of Precedence games. Gridiron Fantasy Football is simple to play because it follows the same basic plays ol football — pass deep, drive up the sideline and dive for the end zone. It’s an intense game where the objective is to score points while crushing your competitor. And, like football, the keys to a successful team are brute force, determination and strategy. Designed for two or more players, a short game of Gridiron Fantasy Football can be played in less than 30 minutes. Players use a combination of team cards, action cards, and offensive and defensive play cards to build a championship team. Gridiron Fantasy Football starter packs include everything to get players in the huddle. 60 gridiron cards, a rule booklet, a score sheet and instructions for an ongoing league. Booster packs containing 12 cards are available to customize teams. A complete set features more than 300 cards, including rare cards and insert cards. Insert cards are inserted at a 1:10 ratio for starter packs, a I 23 ratio for booster packs. Gridiron Fantasy Football is available in retail stores nationwide at a suggested retail price ol $8.95 for 60-card starter packs and $2.50 lor 12-card booster packs. In the future, expansion sets will be available. Kt For Gadget Addicts Brand new for the holidays, Sony’s CMRX100 analog cellular phone is smaller than a cassette tape and fits in a shirt or pants pocket for use anywhere by people on the go. Providing hands-free dialing convenience, the cellular offers 90 minutes of talk time and 22 hours of standby time while on the road. Through a connecting cable and modem, it also enables laptop computers and other devices to communicate. • The Watchman personal TV. This lightweight, 2.2-inch color TV is ergonomically designed to fit in the palm of the hand. Choose the FDL-22 model, and you’ll get an antenna that’s worn around the neck like a necklace, allowing hands-free operation when viewing the picture. The color screen delivers a high quality picture and operates for more than three hours on AA batteries. But one of the best features may be the viewers themselves. The StrapTennat antenna provides great reception, since the human body is a natural receiver. • Big screen television. Make your house the one on the block where everyone gathers with the a big screen TV, featuring^ universal remote preprogrammed with cothmands for easy operation of the television, VCR and cable box, two-tuner Picture-inPicture, and infrared wireless headphones. The televisions come in 27- or 32-inch models. Either way, it brings new life to those classic holiday films and makes any movie or video game the ultimate viewing experience. • Portable MiniDisc. Your music lover will find it easier than ever to make digital recordings and compilations from CDs with the MiniDisc format. I Join Us After Your Holiday Shopping Great Daily Specials Gift Certificates 347-9401 On the Bypass across from McDonald’s 380 Broadview Ave., Warrenton, Va. Fragrances for men and women Age defying skin care for men and women 100% natural nutritional products cs. AVOID THE HOLIDAY RUSH, CALL TODAY ^ 540-364-2385 <=* 800-853-9888 Gift Wrapping And Shipping Available By Request Hermans Enchanted Christmas Shoppe a magical array of decorations for your home or office. Unique gifts and one-of-a-kind Holiday Keepsakes. —B erman’s— PaTio and Casual Furniture CUSTOM DECKS & PATIOS (Division of Aquarius Pool & Patio, Inc.) 5001 Lee Highway (Route 29 North) New Baltimore, Virginia (Next to Century 21) OPEN: Monday-Thursday 10-6; Friday 11-8; Saturday 10-6 Sunday 12-5 • 547-1733 Special Gifts For Special People Only From Massey Ferguson Looking for a special gift for someone on your Christmas list? We've got toys, clothing and collectibles. And right now, you can save time and money during our Parts Fair Sale. So, make your list, check it twice, and come in today! 'We Sell The Best & Service The Restr Smith and Son's Equipment Corp. Rt. 29 at Rt. 616, Warrenton, VA 347-1991

Santa Goes High-Tech This Christmas The electronic revolution is in full swing and it makes gift-giving easy. There are dozens of new gadgets on the market this year designed to process information, record data and just entertain. The Wizard personal information organizer from Sharp Electronics Corp. is one example. The Calendar, Schedule and To Do features allow users to easily structure and manage their time and activities without conflicts. Scheduled appointments, to do items and anniversaries can be viewed on screen in a daily, weekly or monthly format. The Calendar application makes it easy to book travel arrangements to visit relatives or to set a date for the holiday office party. The OZ-5500 unit features a Money Tracking function. Money Tracking helps users track their transactions in multiple accounts. Checking, savings, cash-on-hand, major credit cards and similar accounts can easily be managed and kept up-to-date. Users can obtain current balances by account, category or date range. They can also rely on Money Tracking to keep personal and business expenses separate. The World’s Smartest Toy Is it a toy? Is it a laptop? Is it a learning tool? The answer to all these questions is yes. ComQuest Plus, from Team Concepts, is the world’s smartest toy. It’s the first laptop for 9-year-olds and up that has word processing, memory, printing capability and is menu driven. And it’s only a fraction of the cost of a real computer. It’s smart, real smart. And it’s fun. “Children learn best when they’re having fun,” says education consultant Thelma Reese. Dr. Reese says, “Most children who play with electronic learning toys at home start school already familiar with computer keyboards. They recognize and spell many words, match pictures, do Some basic arithmetic.” Award winning ComQuest Plus, for grades 4 through 7, performs real computer functions: • Word processing — with up to 26 pages of memory • Full stroke, real-size keyboard • 38 fun and challenging activities • Mouse cursor control • Spell check • Printing on an optional dedicated printer. Notebook Convenience Brother Electronics’ new Super PowerNote Personal Electronic Notebook is the perfect partner for people who have a PC . . . as well as for those who don’t. “For those who have PCs and want or need portability, it provides an easy way to take their files along without having to buy a $2,000 laptop,” says Brother senior vice president Dean F. Shulman. “For non-PC owners, it provides the pleasure of taking word processing, spreadsheet and on-line capabilities wherever they go.” It’s also an ideal academic tool for students who can use it to take Remember, Anyone Can Shop The Co-op*^T"f>v. -—-—— EVERGREEN TREES Choose A Living Christmas Tree To Enjoy This Season And For Years To Come. V Watch For The Co-op's Customer Appreciation Sale on Dec. 1 & 2 \ WARRENTON FARMERS CO-OP GARDEN CENTER 143 Washington Street Warrenton Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00; Sat 8:30-1:00pm Member Virginia Nurseryman's Association 347 "7100 Remember, Anyone Can Shop The Co-op! Laptop computers offer portability at a newly lower price. notes in class and write term papers. Mind Games Which of the newest mind games on the market are best? Why not ask a panel of geniuses who are passionate about the games they play? Mind game mavens from Mensa, the international high IQ society, have surveyed 35 new game entries — all sold nationally — and awarded five the 1995 “Mensa Select” seal of approval: • Continuo by U.S. Games Systems Inc. (Stamford, Conn.) challenges players age 5 and up to create the longest chains of colors by strategically arranging brightly patterned playing squares (Suggested retail price, $8.95). • Word Spin Scramble, Geospace Products Company Inc. (Seattle), is a portable word game for ages 5 and up that’s played with eight interlocking magnetic spinwheels, each bearing 10 letters (Suggested retail price, $9.95). • Quixo, Great American Trading Co. (York, Pa.), starts out like a blind game of tic-tac-toe played with cubes. Players age 6 and older try to create a straight line horizontally, vertically or diagonally, from symbols on hidden sides of the cubes (Suggested retaii price, $35.95). • Duo, by U.S. Game Systems Inc., is a fast-moving family game where players eliminate as many cards as possible by matching elements such as color, number and symbol (Suggested retail price, $5.95). • The Great Dalmuti by Wizards of the Coast Inc. (Renton, Wash.) is a family card game that challenges five to eight players, ages 8 and up, to improve their social standing through a process of strategic card elimination — with the goal of becoming “The Great Dalmuti” (Suggested retail price, $7.95). This year’s picks prove that brilliant mind games can be simple in concept yet incredibly challenging,” said Steve Weinrich, chairman of the Mensa games panel and a games inventor and collector. “Each of the games selected this year is great for families because the game play adapts to the skill level of individual players.” Dragon Dice is a fast-paced gift for those on your list who love fantasy, strategy and combat. For two or more players ages 10 to adult. Dragon Dice begins with elves, goblins and dwarves battling for supremacy, lhen humans, monsters and skeletons join the warfare. How will it all end? When one army. conquers another, or a huge dragon swoops upon its unsuspecting prey. Dragon Dice is easy to leam and takes two or more players about 20 minutes to complete. Players choose customized 18man armies Irom their cache. Then, rolling against opponents, troop strengths are drawn and battle alignments are decided. Roll after roll, spells are cast, armies attack, troops retreat and counter attacks are launched. Tote Along Computers Easily It was probably inevitable that the world of personal, portable computing would get wrapped up in the ubiquitous school backpack. The High Sierra Sport Company has introduced a backpack made especially for students who rely on laptop computers to help them earn their college degrees. High Sierra Sport Company President Hank Bembaum, remembering his own college days, has developed the Legacy computer backpack with rough handling in mind. The backpack has Bernbaum’s “designed-with-experience” reinforced, rigid frame-padded main compartment. The computer is further protected by an adjustable “cocoon” system that suspends it above the bottom of the bag. The cocoon wraps itself around the equipment, so the shocks and jolts of travel cannot reach the computer’s fragile hard disk and circuit boards. The backpack also has a pocket for organizing business tools, and a large compartment This is a backpack specifically designed to carry a computer. for Storing paper or a printer. It features form-fitting, padded shoulder straps and i padded back panel. ttr*t

► Joy From Page 2 shops and fairs that abound in the county. • Shop-together for the family Christmas tree, ['here are dozens of cut your own tree locations in Fauquier County, many with hayrides and cider offered. When you make your plans, don’t forget to include friends who don’t have relatives nearby. Christmas tree shopping is an activity that is most fun when it is accomplished as a big, noisy group. * • Open your door to listen to carolers, and offer to warm them up with hot cocoa. Or better yet, go caroling yourself. • Fill your home with the scent of simmering potpourri or warm spices like cinnamon and cloves; they smell cozy and inviting. • Listen to holiday music when doing everyday activities like cleaning, cooking and even driving to wofk to get yourself into the spirit of the season. • Go ice skating and sledding, have a family dinner in front of the fireplace, or decorate the Christmas tree together. • Make gifts if you can’t afford to buy something for everyone. Creative presents like a gift certificate for baby-sitting services, baked goods or a personalized cassette tape of sentimental songs are thoughtful gifts. • Make a popcorn and cranberry garland. Decorate an indoor or outdoor tree. Outdoors it will feed the birds and small animals. I he holiday season will be gone before we know it. Don’t forget to stop and smell the evergreen. Taking a cut-your-own tree adventure with the whole family is a great way to celebrate the holidays. T 1 At this time of year we pause to thank the many people who have made our success possible - our members. May you and yours share all the warmth and blessing of the holiday season. We ask you to share the warmth of the season and please contribute to NOVEC’s MemberShare program. Your tax-deductible gift will assist less-fortunate NOV EC members in meeting their heating needs during the wintertime. MemberShare funds are distributed by local service agencies to qualified NOVEC members, At Piedmont Press, Our Quality Is Defined By Our Customers. Our goal is to deliver the best possible printing to our customers. Our standards are based on our customers’s definition of quality - and value. Our designers are ready to work with your design ideas, or create designs for you. Bring your next printing job to Piedmont Press. We believe you’ll be pleased, not only with our printing, but with our attitudes as well. We're Working Hard To Meet All Your Printing Needs. 30 South Second Street Warrenton, Virginia 22186 (703) 347-4466 P«R♦ E♦ S • S FAX: (703) 347-9335 & GRAPHICS email: ATedeschi@AOL.com PIEDMONT

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OLD TOWN WARRENTON Enduring Gifts For All Ages, Visit The K CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM • Children-Non denominational Bible Stories on video; audio cassette and read-a-long book; pamphlets; other books to buy or lend. • Adults-Bible concordances, commentaries, dictionaries, Bibles and the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Other books, videos and cassettes to buy or lend. > The Christian Science Monitor On Sale Daily 48 Main St., Warrenton Mon.-Sat 10-2 349-1424 Holiday Magic! ! designs by 1 0e/t6sa ^Cowe/is & Qi^ts i 347-4762 • Floral Arrangements • Wreaths • Holiday Plants • Wonderful Selection of Gifts v\_ Visit TINA’S BEAR LOFT the area’s largest selection collectible Ifeddy Bears! / 7 MAIN’STREET, WARRENTON Don’t let Christmas Sneak Up On You! v'V;' ' The Ivy Basket has what you need for gift giving and holiday festivities! i. J The Ivy Basket 35 Main Street, Warrenton 347-0090 We Honor MasterCard, Visa, American Express

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I OLD TOWN WARRENTON =GOING OUT OF BUSINESS After 20 years of being a merchant on Main Street, I would like to spend more time on community activities. Thank you for your support over the years in both stores. I hope you will be in to say goodbye and to get good-buys. Discounting will begin before Christmas while still offering the same quality and service you've come to expect at Farrar's. Virginia Farrar 29 Main Street • Warrenton • 347-0203 THE I TOWN DUCK From the Perfect Gift to Just the Right Wine... You'll Find It All At The Town Duck The Gourmet & Gift Shop For Every Taste Hand Painted Ceramics by Local Artists Portuguese & Italian Pottery Crystal Fine Gifts Shipping Available Gift Baskets • Custom Designed • Free Delivery to Fauquier Hospital Gourmet Foods Imported Cheeses International Wine Selection Featuring Virginia Wines 10% Discount on Case Purchases 3^1aii^treet^arrenton^a^540)347-7237 ^B V • ORV1S CLOTHING for men and women. All catalog orders shipped freight-free! • ORVIS BATTEN KILL LUGGAGE • ORVIS Doer and C^at Nests • Hallmark Cards, Partyware, Ornaments • Value Holiday Napkin Basket $4.99 • Christmas Villages • Rfhtanni Nativity • Cherish Teddies • Christinas Angels • Sandicast Collection Of Dogs And Cats • Holiday Pet Collars • East Texas Pottery For Microwave 1 •Jewelry RHODES GIFT 8c ORVIS SHOP ... UPSTAIRS + 77 Main Street in Historic Old Town Warrenton, It !s Worth The Steps! . . \i\ . aJI/f CJ (I < Vt\iUU ALL GREETING CARDS 10% OFF 1 lallmai k Tylei Teddy Bear $9.99 Little Red Rarer

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