Rappahannock News, December 13, 1995

12 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1993 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Christmas Fantasy Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Morgan Roach, Robin Oyster, Amanda Miller, Caitlin Nutcracker presented by the Northern Virginia Academy McCarthy and Allison Antony played the Chinese of Ballet at The Theatre in Washington last Friday, dancers along with Anne Marie Soldo as Clara in The Saturday and Sunday. Wolf Predicts End To Budget Battle Gambling Bill Passage Anticipated in Early 1996 By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Congressman Frank Wolf, R-lOth District, predicts the budget impasse in Congress will be over by Christmas. In an interview at the Rappahannock Sews Monday Rep. Woll said the two sides are negotiating behind the scenes and they are closer together than their public comments indicate. With President Clinton planning to travel to Europe Wednesday, Rep. Wolf does not expect the process to be finished by Friday when the continuing resolution that has allowed the government to remain open expires. However, Rep. Wolf thinks another continuing resolution will allow the government to remain open another week, through Dec. 22. He expects that extension to lead to a resolution of remaining issues so that a budget can be adopted by Christmas, or at a minimum a framework for the solution to be in place so the budget can be adopted in early January after Congress returns from the Christmas recess. In that event, he expects another continuing resolution to keep the government operating^“through Jan. 8. He said, "Neither side wants the government to shut down again. That's an indictment of the process." Rep. Wolf also predicts passage of a bill he sponsored to set up a national commission to study the effects of gambling on corruption, crime and social problems. The bill has been voted out of a House committee, and a similar bill is expected to clear a Senate committee early next year. “Politically it [gambling] is out of control," Rep. Wolf said. “Local governments are inviting these people to come in and' prey on their own people.” He said the year the Disney Company lobbied the Virginia See Wolf, Page A-6 Public Schools 'Underachiever' Label Questioned By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer In Sunday’s Richmond Times Dispatch Rappahannock County was colored red on a state map, and its school system was labelled underachieving. A look inside the paper, however, revealed that Rappahannock County schools ranked as underachieving only on attendance. Its scores on standardized tests. Literacy Passport rate, percentage of graduates earning the advanced studies diploma and dropout rate were in the expected range. On Monday the Northern Virginia Daily ran a story on the study picked up from the Associated . Press which identified Rappahannock County as one of the state’s underachievers without noting that the county schools were only labelled as underachieving on attendance. Warren and Madison county schools were also ranked as underachievers: Warren County tor a low Literacy Passport rate and high dropout rate, and Madison County for its Literacy Passport rate. Of surrounding counties, Fauquier, Culpeper and Page counties apparently scored in the expected range. Times Dispatch reporters Mollie Gore and William Ruberry, assisted- by Jacob VanBower Jr., chairman of the University of Richmond's mathematics and computer science department, had spent months analyzing data. They collected the full range of standardized test results for fourth, eighth and eleventh-graders for three school years from the 1992-93 school year through last year. Literacy Passport Test results for the same three years, dropout, attendance, and percentage earning the advanced studies diploma data for two years, not including last year. They also had estimates for median household income for I W3, three years worth of data on the percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced price lunches and per pupil spending for two years. They found, as they hail expected, thal school systems where students came from families with high median incomes and few children got free or reduced price lunches generally did better than school systems with children from lower income families with a high percentage of students getting government supported lunches. They did not find that pecpupil spending correlated well with achievement data. School systems were rated as overachievers or underachievers if their results deviated significantly from what would have been See Schools, Page A-6 Rep's Rep To Visit u°nna Crowlev o Congressman Frank Wo£resentarive of Extension Office tv f’ vv,,i be at the Wednesday Dec roT0, :3°t0 2:30 on stituents. ' ° meet with conthose who need6assistant aVai/ab,e to talk to of a Federal nature such & W haVe problems I purity Administration De^'^ ^ Sociai the Needy The Social Services De ^ again asking Ranrvi. partment is once Chris^~rk reSiden,s - help s neediest families J° <7* °f ,he Co“ntshable foods, clothing t ^ ^ n°n Per•niportantly cash Th §' °yS’ and most Government At A Glance • Architectural Review •^Decd'4’T-"H!r'7:3opmw^frsr^730^' • »^ing Wednesday, Dec. Sperryville Sewer Rate Increase Probable Bv CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer It looks like the Water and Sewer Authority will be raising rates for Sperryville sewer customers again next year. Members of the Authority met with Charles Massie of the Virginia Resources Authority last Wednesday to discuss a $100,000 loan which they have applied for to put in a surge basin. The basin is required by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to combat the problem of solids overflowing' into the Thornton River from the Sperryville sewer plant when there is a lot of rain in a short period of time or when it rains for several days in a row. The WSA has made some repairs to the system in an effort to solve the problem without having to install the extra tank, but the efforts have not done enough to reduce the problem. “We were out of options,” said member Richard Smith. According to calculations by County Attorney Peter Luke, who vyas present at the meeting, monthly rates would have to be raised by $2.34 per EDU if the loan is paid over a 20-year period, or $3.79 if paid over a 10-ycar period. Mr. Massie said that the loan would be a bonded debt, and the services of a bond counsel would have be retained. He estimated that would add between $3,000 and $6,000 to the cost. He said the loan would not be closed on until the construction bids for the surge tank are in. County Administrator John McCarthy said that the county may begin advertising for the bids in about 60 days. According to WSA Chairman Eugene Leggett, construction could start in the spring. Mr. Massie estimated that loan payments would probably start next fall. The, last increase in the WSA rates was from SI5.50 to $21.50 per month per LDU three years ago. Peter Arundel To Be President Of Times Community Group Peter W. Arundel has been elected president of Times Community Newspapers in Northern Virginia, the company which owns and publishes the Rappahannock News. Currently the company's vice president of sales and marketing, Mr. Arundel replaces Arthur W. "Nick” Arundel, who founded Arcom Publishing in 1960 and will continue in his roles as chairman and publisher. Arcom, a privately held company headquartered near Herndon, is the Times Community Newspapers' par, ent company. Peter Arundel, 35, graduated from Duke University with a bachelor’s degree in English. After two years as an account executive with WTOP Newsradio in Washington, he joined the family newspaper company, starting as a salesman in the commercial printing operation in 1978. He later was named general manager of the Fauquier Times-Demucrat, where he instituted editorial changes that led to the newspaper being named the state's best laroe wpeklv n:irv*r for thri»<* rnnwu. tive years by the Virginia Press Association. Mr. Arundel took over as project director for the company's Fairfax group based in Reston in I WO when those newspapers ranked a distant third to DCFs Connection Newspapers and the Journal Newspapers. Acting as Fairfax group editor, then general manager and later the corporate marketing vice president, Mr. Arundel engineered a growth strategy that spearheaded the launching of four newspapers in south and central Fairfax, a move that tripled the company’s Fairfax circulation to I22,(KK). Linder his leadership, the company launched successful real estate and entertainment sections. Homes and Weekender. The Fairfax newspapers captured the prestigious Best in Show statewide award from the Virginia Press Association last year. Mr. Arundel played a key role in the development of the Washington and Baltimore Suburban Press Npfworlf in Iu/ith r>»vic Peter Arundel then publisher of the Gazette Newspapers based in Montgomery County, Md. The network, founded by its president and Co- 4 J..I »— *) -» Defendant Has Higher Bail Set By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer When Karen A. Lundregan didn't show up in court on Nov. 2 for her trial on charges of fraud and uttering, a eapias was issued for her arrest. A courtroom full of people, including attorneys, six witnesses for the Commonwealth, the judge, the clerk of the court, and others, were there for a trial that couldn't take place without the 35 year-old defendant, Ms. Lundregan. She was in court with her lawyer. Philip C. Sessoms, Sr. last Thursday for a bond hearing and to explain why she wasn’t present for her scheduled trial. Because her address had changed twice since her indictment last March and she had not notified the court, which is a condition of being on bond, she had not been picked up on the capias because it had her address as being in Maryland. She said she now resides in Falls Church with her husband. She turned herself in at the Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning before court. • Mr. Sessoms said that his client told him that she was in a hospital the morning of the scheduled trial from 3 a.m. to about 7 a.m. She said that she was treated for a concussion which she received in a domestic incident in which she was trying to help someone else, and had called her counselor, who See Court, Page A-3 ’

District Court Docket The following court cases were heard in Rappahannock County District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 12: Robyn Nelson Jackson, 54/35, charge dismissed. Brian Keith Whysong, 71/55, S29. Joseph Allen Funkhouser, 57/45, S29. Armando Ribeiro Araujo Jr., reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, no class m endorsement, dismissed, S29. Bora Beam, reckless driving, 80 55, continued to-March 19, 1996, paid S29 costs. Yean Tae Chung, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19,1996, paid S29 costs, no class m endorsement, $25 suspended, $29. Willaim E Clare, Jr., driving under influence, S200-S150 suspended, $49 costs, driver’s license suspended 90 days, 10 days suspended. Donald Wayne Cogar, reckless driving, 78/55, $100/$29. Felix S. Hsu, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid S29 costs. Clarissa Lorraine Knox, 43/25, S39/S29. ' Minh Van Le, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, $29, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid $29 costs. Cuong Bao Nguyen, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid $29 costs. Robert Paul Rhodes Jr., driving under influence, continued to June 14, 1996. Robert R. Swiatek, 65/35, $90/$34. Peter TuanYran, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996 paid $29 costs. Giuseppe Adolfo Vozzolo, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid $29 costs. Tuan-Anh The Vu, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid $29 costs. James M. Wilson, disregard stop sign, S20/S29. Saman Zand, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid $29 costs. Susan Eaton Warren, assault and battery 12 months jail, suspended, $149, trespass, dismissed. Daniel H. Aja, 68/55, $39/$29. Donald Lee Anderson, 70/55, $45/$29. Kemper House Aylor Jr., 67/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/$29, no seat belt, $25. Kerry Jay Bias, 66/55, S33/$29, no seat belt, $25. Randy E. Blackmore, overlength, $30/S29, overwidth, S30/S2. Darin Keith Bowman, 72/55, $51/$29. Holdridge Theodore Brightwell, 68/55, $39/$29. Chadwick John Bunch, 74/55, $57/$34, no driver’s license in possession, $10/$2. Week Brings Auto Wrecks By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Mew* Staff Writer A 16 year-old female from Sperryville was charged with reckless driving for an accident which took place the afternoon of Dec. 4 on U.S. 211 1/2 miles east of Route 683. According to Trooper Hawkins of the State Police, the girl was driving eastbound on U.S. 211 in a 1988 Chevy when she changed lanes, cutting in front of a 1975 Ford UPS truck driven by George Glass Rust, Jr., 22, of Stephens City. Both vehicles appeared to have gone out of control, and the girl’s vehicle struck guard rails on both sides of the road. Her car sustained $3,500 damage and the UPS truck was damaged in the amount of $1,000. No injuries were reported. Another juvenile was charged with reckless driving in a one-vehicle accident which occurred last Saturday morning on Route 627, one mile < south of U.S. 211. A 17 year-old juvenile from Washington was driving a 1987 Ford Bronco when the driver lost control and ran off the right side of Route 627 and overturned. The Bronco sustained $3,000 damage and the driver was not injured. In another accident last Saturday morning, Deborah Lee Cowan Settle, 36, of Washington, lost control of her 1986 Plymouth on Route 628, 1.3 miles west of U.S. 522, which was icy, and collided head-on with a 1991 Ford pickup driven by William Edward Foster, Jr., 66, of Flint Hill. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles sustained $500 damage. Ms. Settle was charged with reckless driving. Brenda McQuillen reported on Dec. 4 that a horse was stolen from her property on Route 642 in Amissville. According to Sheriff John PICCADILLY LTD. 3&... 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BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for 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 US. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. &5x 59, Washington, Va. 22747. Henry Woodward, an investigation is continuing regarding the missing horse. Qn Dec. 4, Philip Terrell of Castleton advised the Sheriff s Office that a large amount of building materials was missing from his property. Matthews Ralls, 24, of Sperryville was uninjured when he hit a deer with his 1991 Ford Ranger last Wednesday. The accident took place just before 7 a.m. on U.S. 211 in front of Mayhugh's Store. The Ranger sustained S1,500 damage: Forrest Whorton of Castleton reported on Dec. 8 that two screens were kicked in at his house, but that it appeared that no one entered the house. He said that the crime occurred between 1 and 2 p.m. An investigation continues in a case in Amissville on Route 640 where two subjects were caught setting up a tree stand (for deer hunting) on property belonging to Alex Sharp. Rafala Professional Counseling Services Cynthia R. M. Rafala, M.Ed., Ed.S. Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor 139 West Davis Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 Treating individuals, families and children. Experienced in dysfunctional family issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, children's issues, and adult survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. * Clients seen by Appointment ^ Blue Cross Blue Shield Participating Other Major Insurance Telephone 540-829-0036 Are You Totally Focused? IS it 2 TSP or 2 TBSP? IS it 283/s or 285/8"? 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Sheila Vaness Dennis, drive suspended/revoked, continued to January 9, 1996. Paul D. Deram, 67/55, $36/$29. Daniel J. Diguglielimo, 68/55, continued to January 9, 1996. Goldie Marie Dodson, defective equipment, tire, S25/S34. Jeffery Scott Durell, 74/55, S57/S34, no seat belt, $25. Seppi Esfandi, 73/55, S54/S34, no seat belt, $25. Ronald C. Farrall, 67/55, $36/$29. Marc R. Foerstemann, 67/55, $36/$29, no seat belt, $25. Briant Anthony Folkes, over licensed weight, $30/$29. Tony Randall Griffith, 67/55, $29. Nichols S. Grivas, 74/55, $57/$29. John David Gum, 70/55, $60/$29. Peggy Lawson Habern, 71/55, $48/$29, no registration in possession, complied with law. Harford Harris, Jr., defective equipment, tire, $25/S34, no child restraint, $50, no seat belt, $25. Betty Rose Hess 66/55, $33/$29. George Michael Hindman, 66/55, $33/529. Elizabeth Clark»Hiscox, no seat belt, S25. Michele Louise Hitt, 70/55, $45/534. Jessica Lynn Holbach, 70/55, $45/529. Jonathon Patrick Hylton, no driver’s license in possession, $ 10/534. David Lee Jones, defective equipment, 525/534. Sara Renee Jordan, 66/55, continued to January 9, 1996, no driver’s license in possession, continued to January 9, 1996. Stephen James Kaufmann, allow unlicensed to drive, $25/529. Marc Aaron Klein, 67/55, $36/529. Robert Edward Kuhfahl, 72/55, 551/529. Pet of the Week: The featured dog at the Shelter in Amissville this week is a Shepherd cross, one year old, male, found on Route 617, Castleton. • Daisey Mae: 1 1/2 year old sheltie/sharpie cross, spayed female with all shots. • Hector: 1 1/2 year old (n) male shepherd cross. • Nina: 2 year old corgi/shepherd cross. Found on U.S. 211 and Route 639. • Jacob: 4 to 5 year old german shepherd cross, black and tan. Found on Route 644, Boston. To reach the Shelter call 937 3283. Shelter Hours; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The lost animal registry can be found in the classified section of the Rappahannock News. County Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Dec. 4: 9:00 a.m., sickcall, Route 663, Huntly, Washington, VFD; 9:33 a.m., asthma attack, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington, VFD; 11:24 a.m., chimney fire, route 668, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD;'3:41 p.m., traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; sickcall, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Dec. 5: 4:11 a.m., possible stroke, Route 707, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS. Dec. 7: 10:17 a.m., auto accident, Route 618-626, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 12;2l p.m., diabetic, U.S. 211\ Amissville, Amissville VFD. Dec. 8: 12:48 a.m., sickcall, Route 622, Harris Hollow, Washington VFD and Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 9: 8:02 a.m., injury from a fall, Route 631, Huntly, Chester Gap VFD; 2:27 p.m., seizures, Route 631, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD; 6:10 p.m., possible doa — natural death. Route 612, Sperryville. Dec. 10: 3:03 p.m., chest pains, Route 643, Amissville, Amissville VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriff s Office this past week: Dec. 4: stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Huntly; information-general, Route 637, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; larceny, from yards, route 626, Castleton; felony theft, Route 642, Amissville. Dec. 5: public service, U.S. 522, Sperryville; conservation, animals, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 622, Castleton. ^ — -. — Dec. 6: suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 628, Washington; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; public service, U.S. 522, Sperryville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 211, Washington. Dec. 7: unauthorized use of vehicle, U.S. 522, Sperryville; animal control free text, Route 729, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 618-626, Castleton; information-general, Route 707, Boston; public service, Route 643, Amissville; animal control free text. Route 626, Washington; fish and game violations, Route 6001, Sperryville; information-general, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; assist Virginia state police. Route 622, Washington. Dec. 8; dog nuisance, Route 611,1 Amissville; public service, Gay Street Washington; stray dog, Route 611,? Amissville; suspicious person/vehi- j cle/incident, U.S. 522, Sperryville; : traffic accident, U.S. 522, Boston. Dec. 9; damage property, private, Route 622, Castleton; traffic accident, Route 628, Flint Hill; fish and game violations, U.S. 522, Woodville; criminal trespass, Route ' 640, Amissville; traffic accident, Route 627, Washington; traffic accident. Route 640, Amissville; damage property, private, Route 600, Sperryville; unattended death, Route 612, Sperryville; extra patrol/welfare check, Town of Washington. Dec. 10: family fights, route 626, Castleton; intoxication, U.S. 522, Sperryville; business, U.S. 211, Washington; traffic accident, Route 626, Washington; stray dog, Route 642, Viewtown; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Sperryville; noise disturbance. Route 622, Washington; business, Route 231, Sperryville. 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Clarification Last week’s story about Virginia State Police checkpoints and traffic stops stated that Trooper C.A. Moore could not be reached for comment. Trooper Moore was in Richmond for a two-week training assignment, and he contacted the newspaper after he returned this week. In response to the allegations made in the story, Trooper Moore said that although he was present at the Sept. 30 sobriety checkpoint on U.S. 211, he was not the trooper responsible for detaining Mr. Sisk, nor was he involved in the check of Mr. Sisk’s truck by the state police drug dog. In addition, Trooper Moore is not the unidentified state trooper who was alleged to have stopped a young woman numerous times during a two-year period. First Sgt. H.A. Newlin added that the state police have conducted similar checkpoints for several years as part of Operation Alert, and they have proved beneficial in identifying drunk and drugged drivers, motorists in possession of narcotics and weapons, suspended drivers and wanted persons. “The state police have not and will not target individuals or particular groups, but we will aggressively encourage motorists suspected of violations of the law. Some people may call that harassment, but we consider that we are making the highways safer for the rest of the motoring public,” Newlin said. “We will continue to encourage our troopers to aggressively enforce the law, including Operation Alert.” The Rappahannock News regrets any confusion or misunderstanding caused by the story. ► Arundel From Page A-l CEO, Gay Nuttall, sells national advertising into dozens of suburban Virginia and Maryland newspapers, including Times Community Newspapers. The three-year-old network’s annual sales now top $4 million. In 1994, Mr. Arundel hired Tom Local WCDS Pupils Shine Several Rappahannock County students who attend Wakefield Country Day School in Flint Hill have won awards this fall. At the school’s Science Fair John Kushner won first place in General Science for his project On Temperature Effects, and Nikke Rustic won second place in Life Science for his project, Mantid Fluid Transport. In the lower school Alex Purnell won an award for his project on “The Effects of Fertilizer on Worms.” The school sent a delegation to the Junior Classical League Virginia State Convention in Norfolk. Nick Konick was elected state parliamentarian for the 1995-96 year. He also received a ribbon and certificate for Photography and Mythology Level 4. Andrew Inglis received a certificate for his scrapbook. Jacob Konick received two certificates. BEAR CREEKTRADERS Traditional & Contemporary Native American Arts Jewelry T-Shirts Music Books & Caros Beapwork Navajo Bunkets HimaiTeas Oricinal Fry Bread Mix Black Hills Honey ■ Sweekrass & Sace Candles 163 East Davis Strut Historic Downtown Culpeper 825-3515 Evergreen,Etc. (540)937-58*0 The lb fir Tamity Choose andCutADip Sat/Sun Thanksgiving-Christmas 9AM-Dark (other times call or catch us) White Pine * Scotch Pine Douglas Fir * Blue Spruce Directions: 211 west to first left past Coop- 622.Follow 622 for 3 miles to Evergreen, Etc. on Right._ Grubisich, once his chief rival and founder of the Connection, to be his successor as executive editor of the Fairfax group. DCI, parent company of the Connection, filed for Chapter 1 1 bankruptcy protection in 1993 and has yet to submit a reorganization plan that is acceptable to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria. “It’s been quite a ride in Fairfax County,” Mr. Arundel said. “It’s an honor to work with such talented people. I look forward to the challenges ahead.” In other action, the company’s Board of Directors named David L. Smith, currently vice president ol operations, as senior vice president. Arcom, a diversified communications company that recently began electronic publishing on the Internet, prints 16 community newspapers with a circulation of 190,000 in the Washington suburbs. Newspapers in the group include three of the oldest papers in Virginia and the nation. They are the 195-year-old Loudoun Times Mirror in Leesburg, the 178year-old Fauquier Times-Democrat in Warrenton and the Providence Journal and McLean Times in Fairfax County. Other newspapers published by the company include: the Reston Times. Herndon Times. Vienna Times, Great Falls Times, Chantilly Times, Centreville Times, Springfield Times Courier, Fairfax Times, Fairfax Station Times, Burke Times, Eastern Loudoun Times and the Clark Courier. ‘The ‘Rgy ‘Wood'Ihomas f amity would tike to express theirgratitude for the prayers that were extended, the compassion and fondness that was shown in every way at the passing of our loved one. Primestar TV Available to all parts off Rappahannock County r Life is precious. WARREN ^HOSPITAL^ -A subsidiary of Valley Health System Val ley Health System All the care you need. Warren Memorial Hospital • War Memorial Hospital * Urgent Care Winchester Medical Center • VUey Pharmacy • Valley Home Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Sharon Kilpatrick The Forest Service has this new bulldozer/fire-plow and transport for fighting Rappahannock County fires. County Gets New Fire Fighting Equipment The Virginia Department of Forestry recently purchased a new bulldozer/fire-plow unit, complete with a new transport, to be used for forest fire suppression and forest management work in Rappahannock County. This unit will be stationed at the VDOT headquarters in Washington. The tractor is a John Deere 450GLT, specially equipped for firefighting, with a blade that, in addition to angling and tilting, transforms into a V-blade for pushing fire lines through thick brush. The tractor also has long tracks to make it more stable on mountain sides and to lessen the danger of getting stuck in swampy areas. A completely enclosed roll cage, a built-in foam protection system, fire shelter, and respirator are safety features that help to protect the operator and the tractor. The transport is a 1995 GMC 10wheeler with a Caterpillar dieselengine and an automatic transmission. A custom-built body allows quick and easy loading and unloading of the tractor. Radios have been installed in the transport that will allow communication with the county dispatcher as well as other Department of Forestry units throughout the state of Virginia. A new Husquavana 55 chain saw is also part of the unit. The Department of Forestry is pleased to be able to provide this service to Rappahannock Countv. Hopefully, with good fire prevention techniques, the number of forest fires can be kept to a minimum, and the ones that do occur can be kept small with the aid of this new equipment. Community Calendar Friday, December 15 • Santa will visit the Viewtown Store - 7 p.m. (937-3249) Friday December 22 • Friends of Gaia present “Three Stars Go Looking for the Sun,” at the Community Center outside Washington - 8 p.m. (987-5606 or 675-2375) Sunday December 31 • New Year’s Eve Dance at Flint Hill Fire Hall, music by Southern Persuation, admission by advanced ticket only (675-3389) Democrats Elect Team By DIANA BIRD Rappahannock New* Contributinf Writer Sixty Democrats crowded the Court House at noon on Saturday, Dec. 9, to reconstitute the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee and to elect new officers for two-year terms. This was a record meeting in the memory of active Democrats. Fiftynine people had registered to be elected and, following the election, four additional members who had not filed were elected to the committee. The new Rappahannock County Democratic Committee elected former vice-chair Franklin Schmidt of Woodville chairman in the only contested election, replacing resigning former Chairman Kent Reeve of Washington. Margaret White of Sperryville, also nominated for the office, lost to Mr. Schmidt. Other officers running uncontested were elected by acclamation: Bruce Sloane of Sperryville, vice-chair; Rachael Grimsley of Flint Hill, secretary; and Ethel Bailey of Washington, treasurer. The next meeting of the commit* tee will be at 7:30 p.m. on Monday Jan. 8, 1996, at the Courthouse. As in all Democratic Party meetings, this one will be open to the public. Chairman Schmidt urged others who are interested to attend and to consider joining the committee. Mr. Schmidt’s telephone is 987-8410. Anyone is welcome to call him. Democrats attributed the size of the reorganization meeting and renewed interest in the party to the enthusiasm engendered by Sue Scheer’s campaign for House of Delegates and the statewide success of the of the Democrats in turning back the Republican attempt to capture the House of Delegates and the State Senate. The effort in the November election on the part of Margaret White and Franklin Schmidt resulted in their contest for party chair. Chairman Schmidt promised to work to keep the party invigorated, anticipating the major elections that will occur in 1996 and 1997. ► Court From Page A-l was in Florida, and asked him to call the court to say she could not be there. The counselor. Rev. Mullins, later testified that she had called him at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2 to contact the court, but that she told him the court was in Washington County, and he ended up calling Washington County. It was unclear whether he called Washington County in Maryland or Virginia. A letter was introduced into evidence by Ms. Lundregan’s attorney supposedly from.a person in a sheriff’s office in Washington County saying that Mr. Mullins did in fact call her on the morning in question. However, the letter was not written on any kind of letterhead nor did it give any indication where the Sheriff's Office was located. Ms. Lundregan admitted that she had not turned herself in when she heard there was a capias out for her because she was afraid, and was rehabilitating herself since the concussion. Join Us For CHRISTMAS BUFFET*/! 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mapparjaunoca jztma Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher Published Every Wednesday LOU HATTER 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 -Editorials Underachieving It was startling Sunday morning to pick up the Richmond paper and find Rappahannock on the front page labelled as having one ot the state’s 10 underachieving school systems. Jt was somewhat reassuring to follow the story to the inside pages arid discover that this label was based only on a measure of attendance. The state collects statistics from the schools on the percentage of students who miss 10 or fewer days of school per year. It was on this measure that Rappahannock was judged as underachieving. And even this measure was not an absolute one. The study called attention to those school systems which differed markedly from expectations based on the wealth of the locality as measured by median household income and the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced price school lunches. ■ It was almost equally startling to find Rappahannock listed as having a median household income signicantly higher than the state average. According to the Richmond Times Dispatch figures for median household income were estimates made by the Center for Public Science of the University of Virginia and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. • However, the state Department of Education uses statistics on median adjusted gross income provided by the Department of Taxation that show Rappahannock as having a lower median income than the state as a whole. One wonders how Rappahannock County could have a below average median adjusted gross income and a higher than average median household income. Of course those are not the same thing, but it would be reasonable to expect the county to be on the same side of average on both measures. Poor attendance figures are cause for concern. Unsatisfactory results on standardized achievement tests should cause even more concern even though they were not singled out in the report. ■ The county’s first elected School Board will face many challenges. There is much that needs improving and dollars will be increasingly tight. The members do not need to be further alarmed by incomplete reports in the press based on questionable statistics. Colonial Christmas It was perfectly obvious to anyone in Rappahannock County by 10:30 Saturday morning that the weather was as good as anyone hac a right to expect on the second Saturday in December. However, the decision not to go ahead with Colonial Christmas was made shortly after 7 a.m. Parts of the county were still experiencing snow, and Washington weather forecasters were warning dire ly of dropping temperatures that could have led to ice covered streets It was an unfortunate decision, but those who did not have to make it should probably not engage too enthusiastically in second guessing it. Rappahannock Students.. the "Underachievers" < Not! v / r-^ -oh! Somebody made a BIG mistake! $bL*djnAMi*m 'L *n» Letters Misses Family To the Editor: 1 am in the Rappahannock County jail doing time. It any of you readers have been in jail or know of a family member or someone who has been in jail, then you know how I teel about being away from my family on Christmas. If you don't know, it really hurts to be away from your kids on Christmas when you have been with them every, year since birth. I pray that my family makes it through the holiday seasons and is happy. It hurts so much not being with them. My family came to visit me Saturday and 1 asked them what they wanted for Christmas. And they said, “Dad, all we want for Christmas is for vou to be home for Christmas and for you to get out of jail because it is going to be hard not having you around this year." The more they talked the more the tears rolled down my face. No one knows how much I miss mv familv. ROY WAYNE SISK • Washington Support United Way To the Editor: On behalf of the board and staff of Hospice of the Rapidan. 1 would like to thank the Rappahannock Xews , and the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors for helping to increase public awareness of our services during November, National Hospice Month. Wewvould also like to urge the community to support this year's Piedmont United Way campaign. Over 700 terminally ill patients and their families have received care in Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Beth Levick and Rick Kohler entertain at Spring Mountain's bazaar Saturday. our 12-year history, thanks in part to early support of our efforts from United Way. Please give generously so that other nonprofit services can grow to meet the needs of the communitv as we have. PAT BANKHEAD President Citizens Invited To the Editor: On Saturday, Dec. 9. a Democratic Caucus at the courthouse elected a new Rappahannock County Democratic Party Committee and officers. I was honored to be elected chairman of the committee. Bruce Sloane was elected vice chair. Rachel Grimsley, Secretary and Ethel Bailey, treasurer. First. I wish to publicly thank J. Kent Reeve for his untiring effort, unswerving dedication, and unique political instincts as Chairman of the Rappahannock Democratic Committee for the last four years. His two-term service as leader of Rappahannock Democrats made its mark in stopping the extremist right wing North Republicans and re-electing Chuck Robb to the U.S. Senate. He was also instrumental in Sue Scheer's Rappahannock County victors in her bid for the I it) .use pd It was that tremendous respons Delegates. to Sue and her campaign — that always took the high road — that, in large part, caused our meeting on Saturday to more than double our membership. It was heartening, but not surprising, to see so many former members of the Committee present, and even more exciting to see so many new. enthusiastic people. The new Democratic Committee wishes to invite all county citizens to join the growing ranks of the party that speaks on behalf of working people and advances the goals of full employment, education, family values, env ironmental issues and public safety. Come to our meetings and parties. meet vour neighbors; welcome. FRANKLIN R. SCHMIDT Woodville Celebrating 25 Years Of Environmental Protection By W. MICHAEL MCCABE F..P.A. Regional Administrator Flashback to the early 70s ir Hopewell, Virginia: ManufajiTtfljinj; workers were getting sick onaheJob The sewage treatment plant frepi shutting down for no apparent rea: son. This was just the kind .of mys tery that called for the sleuths at the fledgling Environmental Protectior Agency. The EPA was called in and the} discovered the culprit — the chemica Kepone. Soon, a huge clean-up effor was underway. Extraordinary damagi had already been done. Dangerou levels of the chemical were found ii finfish down the James River and inti the Chesapeake Bay. Before long fisheries were closed and waterme lost their livelihoods. Ilealth care an clean-up costs soared. The story of Kepone an Hopewell is an all-top-common on in the 25-year historynCjthe EPA Communities across the natioTh-wer faced with environmental disaster and the need for both an immediaU emergency response as well as a lonj: term strategy to, revitalize the watei land, air and the communities their selves. President Richard M. Nixo signed the EPA into existence 2 years ago this month. Since then, th Agency has been in the forefront ( efforts to clean up our air, water and land. The EPA is responsible for a dozen major environmental laws, dealing with issues that literally touch the lives of every American. Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, published 40 years ago, awakened the nation to the need for envi-' ronmental protection. A series of cati astrophic events in the 60s and early 70s brought the notion of environmental protection into the mainstream I of American life. i In Pittsburgh, the v iew of downr town was obscured because the air > was so polluted with the orange, acrid i smoke from the steel mills that lined > the river. In Cleveland, the Cuyahoga River carried so much debris and i industrial effluent that it actually burst 1 into flames. Pilots Hying 5,000 feet over the Delaware River near j Philadelphia could smell the stench of ; the polluted waters. Love Canal became a national symbol of corpo; rate irresponsibility as Hooker chetnis cal left an entire community sitting atop a toxic stew that was poisoning the town. Add to that depressing list the infamous Kepone incident in Hopewell, and you have a good sense a of the national perception of environ5 mental issues a quarter century ago. e The problems were great, obvious, if and crying out for national leadership. There can be no argument that today America is cleaner, safer and healthier than it was 25 years ago. Since the passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, we have doubled the miles of swimable and fishable rivers. Overall air pollution has declined by 24 percent since the Clean Air Act was passed in 1970 even though the number of vehicle miles traveled has more than doubled. And this remarkable progress has occurred at a time when the population grew by 25 percent and the economy by an impressive 77 percent. We have good cause to celebrate KPAs Silver Anniversary — it has been a winning performance for all Americans. But, the job is far from over. Only one-half of America's riv ers and streams are clean enough to support healthy and diverse populations of aquatic life, l ess than two-thirds ot our lakes and reservoirs are safe for fishing or shell fishing. Today onefifth of all Americans are served bv drinking water systems that do nol meet health reouirements. and in 1994 the nation still had 60 metropolitar areas did not meet air quality standards. We still have hundreds ot ok hazardous waste sites to clean up. anc each year we still have to content with thousands of accidental release: of oil, chemicals and radioactive sub stances. While the challenges are great,! believe that the future is bright ftjr environmental protection. Public support continues to be both broad and deep. And we are developing innovative new strategies to deal with the difficult issues that confront us. As we look back at the Kepone tragedy, it is vital that we also look to the future of the Chesapeake Bay. For the Bay Program is a working model for ecosy stem and watershed protection programs, intergovernmental partnerships, pollution prevention and geographic targeting. This is the face of environmental protection for the nest quarter-century: focused on places, not drain pipes and smokestacks; cooperative, involving citizens and their various governmental units in real partnerships; relying on environmental indicators to measure real success, not the number of lawsuits filed or the dollar value of fines imposed. I he F.PA has evolved dramajjc a 11 v since the davs of the Kepone incident in Hopewell. But on our 25th birthday, we can assure the American people that our commitment to aggressive protection of the [ health and safety of our people and , their environment is as strong as ever. Old Dominion Politics By JOHN GOOLRICK Hunter Andrews is one of the tew remaining members of the Virginia General Assembly who were there when I began reporting on the legislature in the 1960s. Now Andrews, after 32 years in the senate of Virginia, will be departing to be replaced by a Republican who defeated him in November. It is hard to imagine a Senate that does not have the daily intimidating presence of Hunter Andrews in its midst, lie was and is a man who never suffered fools gladly and whose acid tongue devastated many an opponent of legislation he favored. Andrews inherited the mantle of chairman of the powerful Senate f inance committee from another legend, the late fdward Willey of Richmond, and also become majority leader in the Senate, lie skillfully used those two powerful positions to forge the kind of budgets and laws he wanted lor Virginia. I can think of no i i . - :. i -•:.i,.. / wielded more power and commanded more respect in the state with the possibfe exception of the late A.I.. Philpott. I must confess at being unprepared to give any deep analysis of what kind of changes will confront the General Assembly when it meets again next month. Certainly, the absence of Andrews will mark the biggest change, but we have pending too the departure of Bob Ball of Henrico, veteran chairman of the I louse Appropriations Committee and another long time Senate member Klmo Cross of I lanover. But like any other stately institutions. the state legislature rolls on though kings such as Andrews may fall. Proof of that is evidenced by the dozens of portraits of past leaders that grace chambers of the House and Senate. Already the two bodies are preparing for the ll>% session as the major parlies elect or re-elect their l.ft.I.ire U/itK A m>n»» nnH 20 split between Repuhlieans and Democrats in the Senate, the House may now possess in Speaker lorn Moss of Norfolk and majority leader Dick Cranwell of Vinton the state's two most influential legislators. They are both people well versed in how to use power and totally unhesitant to use it. More than anyone else among the 140 men and women who comprise the General Assembly, Governor George Allen must fear these two. Both will undoubtedly be chomping at the bit to derail whatever legislative program he has in mind while pushing through a budget and programs with a decidedly Democratic stamp on them. In speaking of power, I should also quickly add the name of Senator Stanley Walker of Norfolk who has also been there since the ll)60s. It seems to me that he has never gotten sufficient credit for all he has managed to achieve possibly because he goes about his work very quietly and (tixH1 niO enmnvind ns much media ittention and some of the more flamboyant members. One brand new media-attractive senator not yet sworn in is F.mily I'ouric of Charlottesv ille who is also mown as Katie Courie’s sister, rhough she has not yet served in the senate one day, the Democrats eleetd her secretary of their caucus and he is even being mentioned as a potential candidate for lieutenant governor in 1997. While that may seem illogical at first glance, it must be kept in mind that in order to be politically correct the Democrats must nominate a woman for one of the statewide offices two years hence, and Ms. Couric showed herself to be a formidable campaigner and vote getter in the recent election though she has yet to prove hpVv much she knows about the art of goverance. _ John Goolrick. a former political reporter, is now an aide to 1st District Rep. Herbert Bateman, t )ninions expressed are his own.

SPORTS Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Jon Butler was high scorer Tuesday night in the victory over Manassas Park. Basketball Teai By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Panther boys’ basketball teams dominated Manassas Park Tuesday night to rack up their second wins versus one loss for the season. In the varsity team the Panther squad prevailed 77 to 49. The team never trailed in the game, and carried a 49 to 22 lead into halftime. Jon Butler led the scoring with 22 points. Jeff Atkins added 15. Willie Eastham had 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Jason Carter had 11 of each. “It was a great game,” Coach Eugene Baltimore said. “We jumped on them from the beginning.” The JV squad was even more dominating, gathering a 65 to 13 victory. “We overmatch Manassas Park,” Coach Luther Stanley said. “The boys went out and hustled. 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Stonewall pulled ahead 1 1-8, Janice, however, quickly closed in on them at 10-11, after this an ace was hit by Lauren to tie the game. Ashley put in an additional two points followed by Summer who got two also. This left Rapp with a 15 11 win. During the second game Ashley and Summer again scored the first two points. However Stonewall got ahead 3-2. Alice then tied the game, but the Generals pulled ahead again with a 5-3 score. After a brief time out Janice helped again to catch up making it 54. She was followed by Lauren who brought Rapp ahead 7-5 and Alice who also scored one point. The teams tied at 8-8. Robyn scored, however, the opponents caught up again. Janice was able to pull Rapp into r an 11-9 lead with Summer adding ir an additional point. Alice brought the team to a close 15-13 win. After their victory Coach Maeyei said she was “very- proud" adding thai her team “worked well together anc had a great attitude.” Rapp's varsity lost 15-12 in their first game that evening. 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► Wolf From Page A-l General Assembly to gain support for die Disney America theme park, gambling interests actually spent more on their lobbying effort in Richmond. He said increased gambling has led to increased problems with suicide and corruption, and gambling takes funds away from other parts of the local economy. Rep. Wolf dismissed suggestions the Republican Party had lost the 1995 General Assembly election in Virginia. “I felt the Republicans did very well,” he said, noting that they picked up two seats in the State Senate and held their own in the House of Delegates. “The problem was that during the election expectations were raised too high.” On the budget. Rep. Wolf said new figures from the Congressional Budget Office will allow the two sides to “split the difference." He said he expects some compromise on the Republican tax cut proposal that would give a $500 tax credit for children to taxpayers earning $110,000 or less. Either the amount of the credit or *' J ^ t PICCADILLY LTD. Open Friday Evenings and Sunday Afternoons 'til Christmas 80 MAIN STREETWARRENTON7 5».4QO the earnings limit may be reduced, or both may happen, he said. He said he does not expect any significant change to the reduction in the capital gains tax as it is now proposed. The top rate for individual taxpayers will be reduced from 28 percent to 19.8 percent with the tax cut 50 percent for assets held more than one year. Collectibles, such as art works and antiques, will continue to be taxed at a top rate of 28 percent, he said. He said he also expects Congress to be “open to working with” President Clinton to continue some funding for some programs he is deeply committed to such as the Americorps program. Rep. Wolf insists the basic Republican demands for a balanced budget in seven years using Congressional Budget Office figures will be met. One remaining sticking point is Medicare. Both sides agree tax rates for Medicare must be raised. President Clinton wants to wait until after the 1996 election to raise them, while the Republicans in Congress want to raise them sooner, Rep. Wolf said. That is the sort of issue where he expects the two sides to split the difference. Under the Republican plan y spending on Medicare will go from $4,800 per person to $7,100 per person, he said. Without cuts in the rate of increase in Medicare spending the system will “go bankrupt,” Rep. Wolf said. “This should have been done in the 80s,” he added. “Every administration and every' Congress has put this off. We are committed to deal with this now.” He said with the tax increases and spending cuts now in the Republican budget plan the Medicare fund will be “sound through 2012.” He said the economy is already benefiting from the expectation that legislation to balance the Federal budget in seven years will pass. Once it actually becomes law', he expects more benefit including reduced interest rates. “This is the time to do it for future generations and for this generation,” he said. He noted that currently 16 percent of the budget goes to service the debt. Without the movement for a balanced budget, defense, debt service and entitlements would take up the entire budget in a few years, he said. Rep. Wolf said there are signs the economy is currently weakening, and passage of the plan to balance the budget in seven years will be the stimulus the economy needs. 1 ■ ► Schools From Page A-l predicted based on wealth. Rappahannock County came out as relatively wealthy on the statistics used. The median household income given for the county was $36,726, compared to a state average of $31,457, and only 19.3 percent of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches, compared to a state average of 34 percent. Attendance was measured based on the percentage of students who miss 10 of fewer days of school. For Rappahannock County that was 59 percent, compared to a state average of 69 percent Rappahannock’s scores on other measures were within the range of what was expected based on wealth. Rappahannock’s standardized test average was 54.6 percent compared to a state average of 55 percent. On the Literacy Passport test given to sixth graders 73 percent of county students passed all three parts on the first try, compared to 64 percent statewide. The county dropout rate for 9th through 12th grade was 3.5 percent, compared to 5 percent statewide. Among Rappahannock graduates 36.5 percent eameJ the advanced studies diploma, compared to 38 percent statewide. At Tuesday night's School Board meeting Superintendent David Gangel said of reports on the study in the newspapers, “I think it’s dreadful. 1 think it’s irresponsible.... I’m really concerned. 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4 • Community News • Obituaries J Rappahannock News .*■/-&-swaskOaftUitiu. • • Estate • Classifieds WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1995 Gaelan Finney-Day helps his brother Miguel Lorenzo-Day push a wagon at the Spring Mountain bazaar. Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Angels made by the women of St. Peter’s Catholic Church were sold at the Spring Mountain's Bazaar. Amanda Smoot visited Santa Claus at CCLC Saturday. Patricia and Andy Settle and their son Conner shopped for presents at CCLC’s Christmas Bazaar. The Colonial Christmas That Wasn't By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Organizers of the Town of Washington’s Colonial Christmas decided early Saturday morning to cancel it. In parts of the county snow was continuing to fall, and weather forecasters in Washington, D.C. were calling for the precipitation to continue and temperatures to drop. 1'hey feared ice covered roads. They got the word out to several radio stations, but people came any way, and several events went on as scheduled. The Christmas bazaars at the Child Care and Learning Center and Spring Mountain Waldorf School went ahead and appeared to be successful. Santa visited with youngsters at CCLC. Shoppers searched for the perfect gift, and children were able to select inexpensive presents for their families in their very own room. At Spring Mountain Waldorf School there was musical entertain merit, a desert auction with Howard Coon as auctioneer, and a wide variety of goods and goodies to purchase. At the Middleton Inn, hostess Mary Ann Kuhn had her brother-inlaw visiting to be one of the planned storytellers. Since he was there anyway, he proceeded to read two Christmas stories to a few enchanted children at 3:30. The Washington Fire Department went ahead with their dinner, and there would have been a lot of disappointed Solstice Celebration Photo courtesy of Peggy Schedler Friends of Gaia will present a new production, ‘Three Stars Go Looking for the Sun’ at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, at the Community Center located just outside Washington on Main Street extended. Food and other festivity will follow. Admission $5. Call 987-5606 for further information. people if they had not. The planned M p.m. bonfire also went off as scheduled, but w ith drumming instead of the promised caroling. Performances of The Nutcracker ballet also went on as scheduled at The Theatre in Washington. Parking on Gay Street was at a [premium for the Friday and Saturday night performances and the Sunday matinee. Friday night's performance was enlivened when portions of the backdrop fell over, fortunately missing Anne Marie Soldo, who was dancing solo on the stage playing the part of Clara. The mouse army behind the scenes was blamed for the mishap. Then following the intermission, the stage crew had problems getting ihe sound system working, but the second act eventually came off with several county youngsters dancing their roles. Friday night also brought tilelighting of the town tree on the Courthouse lawn. The Rev. John Pendleton of Promise Land Baptist Church led with a prayer and the church choir led the crowd in singing. Cider To Debut At Market Party Fred’s Cider, Sperryville’s own hard cider from Mount Vernon Cidery, will dehut with inaugural tastings this weekend at Mountainside Market's One-Stop Shopping Party. The Shops at Mountainside Market are having a special open house from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 16 and 17, with special sales and giveaways at each store. Shoppers can register to win an $85 necklace designed by Jeannifer Greene at the Odyssey Collection, $100 off any original painting by Tanya M. Richey at her studio gallery, one of three massages at Rappahannock Healing Arts. a hugable teddy bear at Rare Finds II. and a gourmet gift basket valued at $50 at Mountainside Market. 4-H Cloverbud members sold Christmas decorations, cider and baked goods at the Clopton House. Messiah Sing-In Scheduled The Blue Ridge Community Orchestra invites the community to the Messiah Sing-In at 3 p in. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at St. Andrews Chapel at Woodberry Forest School. All are invited to join the orchestra and soloists in the choral sections of Handel's Oratorio, "Messiah." The soloists this year are Katherine Melton, soprano; Jennifer Humbert, contralto; Donald Kruger, tenor: and Keith Wagner, baritone. Hus second Sing-In performance presented by The Blue Ridge Community Orchestra will also include the assistance of Jeanne Stark - lochmans in the harpsichord continue and accompaniment ot the solo arias. Conductor Anne Kish will lead the orchestra in the Mo/art orchestration of this work. She has chosen this form of the work in order to include as many orchestra members as possible in this moving event at the Christinas season. This performance is free of charge and listeners as well as singing participants are invited to be part of this event. All who own copies of the vocal score are urged to bring them to the performance. One hundred additional scores will be available for those who need them. RCES Conducts Food Drive In an attempt to help children realize that giving can be as rewarding as receiving, a Christmas Food Drive has been organized at Rappahannock County Flententary School. Participation is voluntary. Families that receive the supplies will be anonymous. -Food and supplies will be collected from Dec. b through Dec. 20 in the lobby of RC’FS. Donations should be put in the collection boxes before and after school. Suggestions for possible donations are: school supplies, canned goods, coloring books, mittens, hats, puzzles, pencils, crayons, cereal, toothbrushes, sirup, books, scarves, first aid supplies, sewing kits, and soap. Donate only new items and nothing perishable, for further information call Candy Lamma, guidance counselor, at 987-8259.

Church Activities Thornton's Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: Every' Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. 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. New Fiope Bible Church Pastor: Carl Menefee Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. W'orhsip 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. 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. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.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. Macedonia Baptist Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Serv ice 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Intermin Pastor: Rev. David Small Friday: Office Open 9-1 (new day) Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. F. T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. TrinityEpiscopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 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's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 3 as follows: Flint Hill at 8:45 a.m.; Sperryville at 11:15 a.m.; and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Jennifer Anne Tepper and Stephen Brett Heverly Jennifer Tepper To Wed Stephen Brett Heverly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Tepper of Castleton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Anne, to Mr. Stephen Brett Beverly. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Heverly of Holidaysburg, Pa. Miss Tepper is a 1986 graduate of the Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. and is employed by Faison Associates as a senior property manager. Mr. Heverly is a 1988 graduate of Penn State University. He is the Virginia area manager for Chapel Valley Landscape Company. The wedding is planned for June 29, 1996. Flint Hill Welcomes Guests David Bywaters, Jennifer Bywaters and Mr. and Mrs. George Smoot were Saturday evening guests of Mrs. Alice Pullen. Mrs. Alice Virginia Butler of Front Royal visited her mother on Sunday. Doris Vest and Christine Vest were shopping in Winchester on Wednesday. West Klise celebrated his birthday recently with his family. Dr. Harold Heafner of Portsmouth visited Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Klise and Linnie Cummings recently and they had dinner at Four and Twenty Blackbirds. Mrs. Ethel Nicholson has returned to her home at Luray after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Vest. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will present their Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. The public is invited. The Living Nativity will be held this Saturday Dec. 16 Route 522 at By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 the red shed just out of Washington on the four-lane. The Nativity scene is presented by the Flint Hill Willis Chapel and Sperryville United Methodist Churches. Stevie Lillard of Middleburg was a Friday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson and Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. Visiting in the Hickerson home on Sunday were Larry and Gloria Clark of Front Royal. Mark and Diane Graves, Edith Graves, Wayne Graves and Amity Graves were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard. Dial Classifieds Direct: 1-800-852-4797 Christmas Programs There are many wonderful Christmas programs throughout the county this year and we encourage you to select one or more and attend. Trinity Episcopal On Sunday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m. the Sunday School classes of Trinity Episcopal Church will present a Christmas pageant. This will be in lieu of the 9:15, 10 and 11 a.m. services at Trinity. All are welcome. Gid Brown Bible Baptist There will be a special Christmas service at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. Pastor Jerry Whiteheart from Kemersville, N.C. will be preaching. He will also preach for the Sunday services on Dec. 17. Gid Brown Pastor John R. Burke invites the public to attend. Willis Chapel United Methodist The Willis Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntly will present the Christmas Play “The First Christmas Present Ever” at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17.. Admission is a can of food for the needy. Amissville United Methodist Church Amissville United Methodist caroling will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. The Christmas Play will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, followed by refreshments. Living Nativity Living Nativity sponsored by the United Methodist Churches of Rappahannock will be this Saturday, Dec. 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The annual event will be presented in the red shed at Sycamore Hill beside the library in Washington. All are welcome. Slate Mills Baptist Church The Slate Mills Baptist Church will observe the following events for Christmas. On Dec. 19 the church will host a Christmas party. On Dec. 24 there will be Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 and a candlelight communion service at 4 p.m. The congregation and Pastor J. Harold Eaton cordially invites the public to attend these services. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church A Christmas pageant sponsored by the youth will be held at 11. a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 at Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church in Sperryville. The church also sponsors youth nights every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All are invited to attend. Christmas Musical A Cowboy Christmas musical, “For Unto Y’all”, will be performed by the Mt. Lebanon Baptist youth at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Culpeper Middle School. The admission is free and all are welcome. Black Oak Regular Baptist Church The Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, located on Route 729 is planning their Christmas program for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22. There will be poems, singing and a play entitled, Because of God’s Love.” Following the play, a candlelight service will be held. Pastor Wayne Richards and his congregation invites the public. For any information contact Mrs. Marie Atkins, director, 9878802. Amissville Baptist Amissville Baptist will have its Cantata during the 11 a.m. worships service, Sunday, Dec. 17. The children play will be held Sunday evening at 6 p.m., Dec. 17, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Christmas Eve service will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24. Thornton Gap Regular Baptist Thornton’s Gap Regular Baptist Church near Sperryville will have their Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 “We welcome you to our program,” said a spokesperson. Fellowship Assembly of God “The Night Before,” will be presented at the Fellowship Assembly of God at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. The play was written by Gary McDowell, a Southern Gospel artist from Gulfport Mississippi. The pastor and congregation invites everyone to attend this most unusual but unforgetable Christmas play. First Baptist The First Baptist Church will have their Christmas Play at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17. Morning services will be conducted by Rev. Doctor Wendell Grant. A covered dish lunch will follow the morning services. Everyone is invited to come. Brookside Restaruant & Gift Shop U S. 211 E. Luray Toothills pf Blue Ridge Mtns. Frl. & Sat. 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8 p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hilly 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 Emporiurr "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts.211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-823! / % We had to put the last bauble on the tree and hung the children’s stockings by 4T the mantle. We had even remembered our ^ newly acquired kitten. Her catnip mouse was adorned with a red ribbon and a small gold bell. Then suddenly I found myself staring at the i wreath in the window. In the center of it. I could see the white church I’d | gone to as a child. More often than not at Christmas there was snow on the ground when we went to the services, crisp and crunchy beneath our feet. I blinked . and, when I looked again, the church was gone. But memory's message still remained, I turned to my husband. "There's something else to do," I told him, “if next week is really going to be Christmas." 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Amissvme Fire, Rescue Officers Elected The Amissville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company held their annual elections at the firehouse on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Administrative officers serving in 1996 are Jack Atkins, President; Art Candenquist, Vice-President; Sheila Smith, Secretary; Sandi Carter, Treasurer. Bobby Carter was re-elected to another term on the Board of Directors. Operational officers for 1996 are J.B. Carter, Jr., Fire Chief; Scott Chamberlin, Assistant Chief; Wayne Dodson, Captain; A1 Kellert, Lieutenant; Sharon Scott, EMS Assistant Chief; Sheila Scott, EMS Captain and John L. Pearre, EMS Lieutenant. The Amissville volunteers sincerely thank the community for their support of the fire and rescue company in 1995. They solicit your continued support in their efforts to provide first-class fire/rescue protection and emergency medical care in the coming year. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe Holiday Season. Mark you calendar this Friday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. to attend a Live Nativity Sing-a-Long at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Christmas decorations will be judged on Wednesday, Dec. 20, by Amissville Ruritan Club. If you would like to participate, call Club vice president Charlie Priest at 9374072 or Club president Bill Segrest at 937-4604. Advise whether you want to be considered for lights or natural decorations, give your name, phone number, and directions to your resiViewtown News Notes Susan Weamer of Culpeper was a Friday guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles'TL Dodson. April Rdid celebrated her birthday on Dec. 1. By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 Donnie Settle celebrated his special day on Monday, Dec. 11. We wish them both the best for the coming year. Sympathy is extended to the Settle family upon the passing of Mrs. Elsie Settle. Santa Claus will be appearing at 7 p.m. on Eriday, Dec. 15 at the Viewtown Store. The community is invite to come and enjoy the holiday festivities. Anyone with family news, holiday social events or news of general interest should give me a call at 9374904. W. Lynn Entered Bryn Mawr College Welby Lynn, daughter of Pamela W. Lynn of Washington and the late William E. Lynn, Jr., entered the freshman class at Bry n Mawr College this fall. Miss Lynn graduated from Wakefield Country Day School, class of 1995. Founded in 1885, Bryn Mawr was the first college in the nation to offer graduate programs to women and is today the only women’s college with extensive graduated programs. Bryn Mawr offers more than forty programs in the liberal arts and sciences to its 1,122 undergraduate women, and seventeen doctoral and master’s programs to more than 500 students in its two coeducational graduate schools. Consistently rated as one of the best liberal arts schools in the country, Bryn Mawr enriches its program with consortial programs with Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges and the University of Pennsylvania. It's a Boy Tobey Wheelock and Jennifer • Simmons are proud to announce the birth of their son, Elijah Lucas Wheelock. He was born Nov. .29 and weighed eight pounds and eleven ounces, and was 23 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Norman andRose Simmons of Sublette, Kansas • and Susan Hoffman and Mike Biniek of Sperryville. Also Arthur and Perry WhoplfM-l nf Wachinoton DC and Bill Smith. The group enjoyed s reviewing old photographs, singing C around the piano, and a visit from Santa (Jim Winand). Special guests included the youngest family member, Corey Smith, born to Sharon and Tommy Smith on Nov. 9; extended family p members Mrs. Harriet Burgess and ii Mrs. Margaret Crawford of Orlean, F Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Rosenberger of v Jeffersonton, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll ii Weimer of Nokesville and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Winand of Centreville. o Special thanks to Connie Owens a and Amy and Lou Smith for organiz- ti ing the event and to all family mem- v bers who brought food and took time c from their busy schedules to attend. e In church news Amissville United a Methodist caroling will begin at 2 a p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. The. \ Christmas Play will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, followed by v refreshments. s Amissville Baptist will have its \ Cantata during the 11 a.m. worship nn o* n ervice, Sunday, Dec. 17. The hildren’s Play will be held Sunday gening at 6 p.m., Dec. 17, followed y a reception in the fellowship hall, hristmas Eve service will be held >ec. 24, at 6 p.m. Amissville Full Gospel has a new astor. Rev. Aaron Roberts was istalled on Nov. 26. Rev. Jerry letcher had recently resigned. He ill be greatly missed; he was a blessig to the church and community. Mrs. Ruth Davis returned home n Saturday. She is extremely weak id unable to receive visitors at this me: hopefully in a few weeks. She ants to express her thanks to the immunity for the calls, cards, and specially their prayers. To provide ssistance, call daughter, Ann Chung t 364-3490 or United Methodist /omen. Thoughts and prayers are also 'ith Nancy Cowne; she had knee jrgery on Monday, Dec. 11, at Mt. emon Hospital. Have a great week. k« « Tilt By CATHY LOU SMITH 4 937-5024 dence. First prize ham, second turkey, third 40 pounds oranges. The Amissville Ruritan Club is accepting nominations for the 1995 Citizen of the year Award until Feb. 5. There are so many citizens in our community worthy of this award, and it is always a difficult task for the Club to make a final determination. Mail your recommendations to “Amissville Ruritan Club, care of Charles R. Mills, 4087 Waterford Road, Viewtown, Va 22746.” Provide your name and phone number, the name and number of nominee, and a writeup of the person’s accomplishments or reasons why you believe he/she deserves the award. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Roy Hitt who'died on Sunday, Dec. 10. Some 90 people attended the McGlothlin-Smith Christmas dinner on Sunday. The event honored Rev. C. M. McGlothlin of Centreville and Mrs. Edith Smith Phillips of Front Royal and the late Anna McGlothlin Subscribe to the Rappahannock life News* Call 675-3338 Some Things Don’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 Imm\ ( avrms family and friends, you will still need to do that You just need to remember to use the new 540 area axle for the western region of Virginia Costs haven’t Changed. Local calls will still lx- local calls, Iust like before. And 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 your monthly cost tor service will stay the same 540 is in effect HOW. 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. 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For our foreign exchange service customers and people living in the following counties - Fauquier; Loudoun, and Stafford - please call I -800-672-2628 to determine if your area code is changing to 540 OIWVBcll AlUnlH. ©Bell Atlantic THE HEARJ OF COMMUNICATION* Upcoming Events Open House at Sperryvilie Shops Enter to win five valuable prizes at a “One-Stop Shopping Party,” Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drawings for gourmet food, fine art, jewelry, massage and collectibles at the shops at Mountainside Market, one mile west of Sperryville. For more information, 987-9100. Shelter Work Day RAWL is having a “Work Day” at the animal shelter from 10 to 3 Sunday, Dec. 17. Help put up tarps over the runs and assemble outside exercise pens. Hot soups and drinks will be served. For more information call 937.-3283. Family Fun Night Planned A family fun night will be held at Pine Knot Inn from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. There will be children bingo for prizes and an old fashion cake walk. All proceeds will benefit the Odd Fellows Cemetery. 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 areas: 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. New Year's Eve Dance Set The Flint Hill Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Dance. Tickets are $50 per couple. Music by Southern Persuasion. Only advanced tickets will be sold. For tickets or more information call Connie HufT-Harris at 675-3389. Society To Present Carols The Culpeper — Piedmont Choral Society will present their 29th annual program, A Celebration of Carols, at 8 p.m. on Dec. 15 at The Lake of the W(oods Church. Santa at Viewtown Santa Claus is coming to the Viewtown Store at 7 p.m. on Dec. 15. Hot chocolate, cookies, Christmas carloing and more will be" featured at the store. For information call 937-3249. 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 937-3027. CSC Will Not Operate CSC Transit will not operate on Friday, Dec. 22 Monday, Dec, 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. CSC Transit is a program of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board. CSC Transit serves the general public as well as clients of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board in the five counties of Planning District 9. ! Master Gardener Class Planned Registration for the 1995-96 Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Master Gardener Class is currently open. Classes are underway 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, ! If you are interested in plant science and horticultural topics please contac/the Rappahannock County Extension Office. The cost of the ^Master Gardener Class is $75. For more information call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 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. 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 infor* mation 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. Celebrations at Oasis Winery “Champagne, Caviar and Chopin” at the Oasis Winery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23. Oasis sparkling wines will be paired with Caviar m^e from the 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 enormous stone fireplace! For more information call 635-7627. 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. tzsu/ ftappafjannocfe jSeto* WEDDING INVITATIONS SOCIAL STATIONERY L. 703-675-3338

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Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 ADDITIONAL WORDS 99 Which Paper(s): _____ Category #:_'_ Name:_ _ _ Address:_' _; City:_State:_Zip: Phone: ( )_ 1 Antiques & Collectibles Scott Antique Markets Atlanta Expos - Atlanta, Georgia 1-285 at Jonesboro Road 2500 Booths • Dec. 16th & 17th monthly- November thru June Ohio State Fairgrounds- Columbus, Ohio 1-71 Exit 17th Avenue 614-569-4112 3 Announcements MARYS’ THRIFT SHOP Rte. 211 Sperryville Lots of sweaters & other quality clothing, hcusehold items, jewelry, cards. Hours: Sat- 11am-5pm Sun. 9am-3pm REMINDER: Some of our ads will contain the NEW 840 Area Code 4 Building Materials Steel building sale!! Save 50%!! Straightwall or Quonset... Need a shop? 30x30..$4799.00 Hay storage? 40x60...$5797.00 Others available, ^erious Calls Only!! Serious calls only! Pioneer 1-800-474-5259. 5 Business Opportunities Be Your Own Boss. Possible $2500 part-time, $8000 full-time monthly, processing insurance claimes Tor healthcare providers. Investment required. Software purchase plus computer. Financing available. 1-800722-SAMS. N/ • x 10 Construction Heavy Equip. Steel building clearance sale. Final reduction ol 1995. Four demonstrator models available immediately. Factory overruns. Buy factory direct. Save Thousands! Call Stan toll-free 1-800-341-7007. Crafts & Art A few local artists are offering crafts for sale until Christmas. Washington.Va. December 16-1718 (l2N-5pm) located next to R.-Bachelder Real Estate (Old Mountainside Mkt.) Gay St. 14 Farm Equip/ Supplies EARMWAQQN Heavy duty, oak, I-beam frame, 2 wheels, good tires, 700x20, Kept under cover. Inside: 12' long. 5’6“ wide, 2'3 high sides. fclay Spgar 3-pt hitch, good condition. Contact: Mary Jamieson, Sperryville. 987-8585. 15 Firewood locust Firewood: $80 00 per cord. Delivery available. Call 540-6751970. Firewood for Sale:. 3- 8* seasoned logs on the ground. You cut and haul. Hume. 540-3642900. Adopt Austrilian/ Belgium Shepherd mix. Male, 20 months, all shots, neutered, playful. Great with kids. Loving family only. 703-2417429. Free pupa. 8 Lab mixed, 6 weeks old. Call 540987-8716 evenings. Horses for Sale Miniature horses. The perfect Christmes gift, is Prices start at $400. Call * for sizes & prices. 540937-5636 24 Household Items for Sale Woodstove- Vermont CAstings, “intrepid” LArge, airtight. Excellent condition, $400 703-6751757 Instruction Become a Paralegal. Join one of Americas's fastest growing professions. Lawyer instructed home study. Specialty programs offered. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Georgia Free Catalogue. 800362-7070, Dept. LLL738. G.E.D. Get your High School Equvalency Diploma in 4 weeks with our easy to follow Home Study Course. Call 1-800545-6589. 40 livestock 20 Purebred Black Angus bulls, cattle prices are low and so are bull prices. Pick yours now and save. Prices lower than ever. Ray T. Cannon, 540-937-4900 Saddlery Liquidators. Sale starts Saturday December 2 thru Thursday December 21. 20 big days of the cheapest horsey shopping you will ever do. Mosbye Tavern. 2 Marshall St. Middleburg, Va. Hours 10:00am to 7:pm each day. Cash or approved check only. Dont miss this sale.703687-5155. Misc. for Sale/ Rent Bowhunting Equipment Bowhunters Discount Warehouse, America’s Largest Archery Supplier. Stocks over 5,000 Bowhunting Items at 20-40% Off Retail. Call 1-800-735-2697. For Free 184 page catalog. Jukeboxes (4) for sale. Seeberg, plays 45's, 160 selections. $500-$750. 703-347-7069. Pool table, full size, new felt. Includes set of balls, cues, accessories. $400/ best offer 540-347-4997 Pressure Cleaners New! PSI 1760 $199, 2000 $399, 3000 $699, 3500 $899. Loaded. Factory Direct catalog. Full warranty. Promt delivery. Lowest prices. Since 1972. Tax free 24 hours. 1-800-351-7283. EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE All Of Our Offices Will Be Closed On Monday, December 25th And Monday, January 1st, In Observance Of Christmas And New Years Day. New Deadlines For The Weeks Of December 27th & January 3rd Will Be As Follows: LEGALS: Friday, 12/22/95 & Friday, 12/29/95 - 5:00pm (For proof of ad before publication, deadline is Wed., - 5:00pm) MEETING PLACE: Thursday, 12/21/95 & Thursday, 12/28/95 - 1:00pm HOME IMPRO.'/ BUSINESS & PROF. DIR. Thursday, 12/21/95 & Thursday, 12/28/95 - 12:00noon HORSE & FARM: Friday, 12/22/95 & Friday, 12/29/95 - 1:00pm . REGULAR DEADLINE: Friday, 12/22/95 & Friday, 12/29/95 - 5:00pm DEALS ON WHEELS: Friday, 12/22/95 & Friday, 12/29/95 - 4:30pm To Place Your Classified/ Employ. Ad, Please Call Our Business Office 7:00am - 5:00pm 1-800-852-4797 1 2 \ 42 Misc. for Sale/ Rent PotatoM for sale $5 a bushel 937-4653 Sunquest Wolff Tanning Beds. Commercial Home Units from $199.00. Buy factory direct and save. Call today for new free color catalog 1-800-462-9197. **1—1tt-11— Misc. Wanted Got a campground membership or timeshare? We'll take it. America's most successful resort resale clearinghouse. Call resort sales information toll free hotline 1800-423-5967. WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All lypes. Cosh terms. We pay cash for Deed of Trusts or mortgage notes secured by real estate. Why wait on payments when you can have cash? Call Cambridge Investment Today! 540662-2300. Will pick-up at farm. (410) 987-5642 47 Personals 1st and 2nd Mortgages Fast. Any Credit rating. No upfront fees. Easy payment plans. Great rates. Call Charles Toney at 804-282-0588 or 1800-827-8909. Crosstate. Mortgage. ADOPTION Young happily married couple who cannot have children wishes to adopt baby. Will share photos, letters as 4 child grows, if desired, will pay medical & legal expenses. Miriam & Jeff 1-800-484-3253 code 3103 Adoption. Let's Help Each Other! Childless couple wishes to adopt infant. Considering adoption? Please call Kim and Jim at home in Virginia, 1-800-724-8638. We can help! Affectionate, * loving i married couple unable to have children desires inf| ant to adopt. Can help with legal and medical | costs. Please call Steve & Katie collect at 703: 971-3725. Legal and confidential. We Buy Mortgages, Trust Deeds, Annuities, '■ Lotteries. Did you sell Your property? ReceivI ing Payments? Why wait! Get Cash now. 1 Nationwide. Great Prices, i Call 1-800-659-2274, ext I 36. f - / -• ■ AKC Cocker Pups Adorable Christinas gifts. Buffs & whites, raised in home, 3 males, $250; 2 females, $275. Call 540-869-3794 Australian Shephards, puppies & adults. Prices starting at $50. All registered, shots & worming up to date. Will hold for Christmas. 540-9375636. Young, Friendly, Black and White Female cat: very affectionate. Call evenings 703-622-0123. 52 Services Business EARLY'S CARPET, INC. Rt.211.1 mite west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 Chimney Sweeping Relining ®li> JfasljumEb $erfna Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 55 Services Misc Debt Consolidation: Cut payments to 50%. 24 hour approval. Licensed & bonded. 1-800-7711113 ext. 2. 60 Rentals Apartments Furnished 1 bedroom apartment on small farm near Flint Hill. Washer/ dryer, dishwasher, Horse facilities available. $650. month. 703-635-6668. 1 Bedroom Apartment in Flint Hill $350/mo. 1 month security deposit, references, 1 year lease, no pets; available immediately. 703-6354392 or 703-675-3317. Washington, VA rent- 2 bedroom apartment. Aircondition, no pets. Security deposit & credit check required. $400 plus utilities. OLREA. 540-6753637. 61 Rentals Commercial Retail Space for rent on 21st Street In Purcellville, VA. 1,800 +sq.ft. $850/mo. Call Bob Nichols. 540-338-4125 Days. 540-338-7001 Eves. 63 Rentals Honse 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. Flint Hill Farmhouse 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Country Kitchen, Garage No pets $900/ month 703-5*81489 HOUSE FOR RENT Split lave., 3BR, den, A/C, large lot, storage, 2BA, . Bealton. Avail 12/1/95. 640-364-1584. 63 Rentals House Wanenton townhome, two huge bedrooms, fenced yard, central air/ heating, Maytag washer/ dryer, small pet allowed, $675. Available 1/1/96. 540-349-1962. 67 Rentals Vacation Ski Massanutten. Luxury resort condos starting at $99 a night. CAII now. Going fast. 1800-433-8597 69 Roommates House to share. Private location with mountain view. 2 miles outside Washington. W/D, basic cable, telephone paid. Share electric. 675-3093 71 Real Estate Pnr Rain Government Foreclosed Homes for pennies $1.00. Delinquent Tax, Repo's, REO's, FDIC, RTC, iRS. Your area. Toll free 1-800-898-9778 Ext. H-5139 for current listings. Fee. m* Real Estate Lota/Acreage 1-172 hrs west of DC Beltway. River Lot 5+/AC $15,900. $795 Down$197.47/ Mo. Park-like setting with 5 min. walk to unspoiled river- relax or fish! On new road. Ready to build, camp or retire. Call Now 304-492-5429. Finished 10 yrs. at 9.75% ARM, $197.47/ mo. 3 State Views! 111 Acres/ Spring $84,777. Woods, fields, views & pond site. Super hunting 4-miles- Potomac River, Gravel road, utils, perc, survey. Driveway in! Special holiday financing thru 12/25. Call owner 540662-9216. Abandoned Homealte. 38 Arcres - $49,900. Gorgeous mix of woods & meadows. Level, secluded with spring. On state road, utilities, perked. Excellent financing. Only one. Call now 540-6629216. Incomparable Beaufort, S.C. - Spectacular, dock approved, waterfront and marshfront homesites from $29,900. Swimming pool, tennis court, more! On intercoastal waterway,overlooking Atlantic Ocean, yet minutes from historic downtown.1 -800-4176770. SeaMount Realty. South Carolina Lakeview Bargain! $19,900. Free Boat Slip! Beautifully wooded lot with free private boat slip in spectacular waterfront community abutting golf course. Paved roads, water sewer, more! Excellent financing. Waterfront also available. Call now. 800-704-3154. Timberlake Estates. RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OP SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at 7:00 pjn. in the Courthouse in Legal Notices Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications: SE# 95-11-02 Charles William Racer, Box 16, Boston, Virginia 22713, desires to obtain a Special Exception in order to construct a second dwelling on a parcel ol approximately fifty-eight (58) acres. Property is zoned “A" Agricultural, located off SR 607 at/near SR 605 in Boston, VA; at Tax Map 59, Parcel 6 in Stonewall-Hawthorne Magisterial District. Allowed under Section 170-36, Article A of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should be present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board Supervisors P.O. Box 519, Washington, VA 22747-022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12/6, 12/13/95 #107744 RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PURSUANT to Section 170-129 of the Rappahannock County Code and Section 15.1-431 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors for .Rappahannock County, Virginia, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. in the Courthouse in Washington, Virginia to consider the following applications. SE #95-11-01 Ms. Annie V. Brown, Life Est., Anne E. Brown Bennet, Et Vir 2009 Pelden Road, Hyattsville, MD and Donald R. Brown, applicant, desire to obtain a Special Exception to subdivide an approximately fifty-one (51) acre parcel into two pieces; one of 8.5773 acres and the other of approximately forty-three (43) acres. Property is off RT. 211 on SR 640 in Jackson Magisterial District. Parcel is zoned “A" Agricultural. Division allowed under Section 170, Article 17037 of the Rappahannock County Code. A COPY of the foregoing applications is on file at the Zoning Office and available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Said applications will be presented to the Rappahannock County Planning Commission at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at the Courthouse for such recommendation as the Commission may wish to make pursuant to Section 170-55, if any. The above named applicant, adjacent property owners, and any other parties wishing to be heard should present at said meeting or should address their written comments to the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 519 Washington, VA 22747-022, in advance thereof. BY: John W. McCarthy Zoning Administrator 12/6 A 12/13 *107066 81 Legals/ABC ABC LICENSE Mountainside Market, Inc. trading as Mountain- : side Market 11771-0 Lee Highway (Rte. 211) Sperryville, Rappahannock Virginia 22740 is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Wine and Beer On and Off license to sell alcoholic beverages. Brian J. Ross. President. 12-13,12-20-95 *108748 84 Automobiles Bulck 1984 LeSabre. Sell for parts, best offer. , Call 540-882-3760 after r 6:00pm. * Seized Cars from $175. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys, BMW’s, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD's. Your area, toll * free 1-800-898-9778 ext ; A-5139 for current listings. Fee. PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION Sat., Dae. 16th Wakemait Ct. Manassas, VA Average Sale: $300 HENRY'S WRECKER SERVICE 703-280*9734 703-698-8900 88 Parts ft Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, kansmisaons aid pats instated (it purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 86 Sunday 9-5 located Rl 229,3 mitos past Cutpapar Hlfri School CS-2S71 / G YOU'RE \ GOING \ f THE RIGHT WAY N v-\ WITH THE ' I CLASSIFIEDS

Mid-Week Edition 91 Help Wanted $100 REWARD Urgently Seeking Qualified Individuals For Gutter Cleaning & Repairs. Applicants must have own transp, ladder & tools. Must be responsible, personable & motivated. High hrty. rate + comm, to qual persons. Long Term Positions Avail. (7031742-0835 Vr Gutterman Pm Qarvtcu, he. $40,000/YR. INCOME potential. Home typists/ PC users. Toll Free (1) 800-898-9778 ext. T-4600 (or listings. AAA Opportunity OTR drivers. A career company. A 1 equipment. A place to call home must be at least 25 with good MVR. Call Mike Sides Challenger Motot Freight. 1-800-756-3054 8a.m.5p.m. Assemble arts, crafts, and toys in your spare time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. No fee call 1 - 800-632-8007. CARPENTERS & experienced HELPERS wanted. Call Jim after 6:00. 703-937*5431 Drivers -OTR...S1,000 sign-on bonus, new conventional equipment, great benefits, lease program. Earn up to 29 cents per mile. Students welcome! Cal-Ark International. 800-950-TEAM, 800-889-1030. DAY HEALTH & REHAB SPECIALIST #6047-01 Full-time position located in Fauquier. Provide training & support to adults w/mental retardation at vocational training day support programs. AA degree or equiv. exp. Experience working w/MR population preferred. Hiring range: $8.22$9.24/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 noon, 12/22/95, to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA 22701. 703-825-3100. EEO/AA. ELECTRICIANS Experienced residential mechanics and helpers. Must have own tools and transportation to shop. Located between Warrenton and Gainesville. We offer top pay, benefits, 40+ work week and apprenticeship program. Apply in person. Sundance Electrical Contractors, Inc. 6594 Commerce Ct. New Baltimore Business Park 703-349-8200 Harold Ives Trucking hiring drivers. Free driver training, if you qualify. Students welcome. Experience pay up to 28C per mile. Excellent benefits: 1-800-756-0853. SUPERINTENDENT WANTED Experienced In Roadway Signing and Lighting. Fax Resume To: (703)771-4040 or csdl (703)777-5901 Monday - Friday 7am - 9am EOE DRIVERS *75* CDL + P/T. Must pass drug test. Great Pay. Jobs located in Loudoun, Leesburg, Hillsboro and Fairfax. Call ABC Tampa 703-221-1580 MECHANIC Apply In Person Frank’s Exxon 8905 Centreville Road Manassas Seamstress / Tailor needed for custom selling shop in Warrenton. (540) 347-5913 THE RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE has positions available for: Deputy/Jailer Dispatcher/Matron Call for application or information. 540-987-8109 Deadline 12-31-95 STAND OUTM Don’t let your ad get lost with all the others! Proper type size can help. This is... 10 Point 14 Point To get your ad noticed call your Account Executive today. 703/689-1260 Times Community Newspapers VAN DRIVER #6046-01 Full time position available in Culpeper. Must possess good driving record and skills. Ability to interact w/consumers from aging, mental health & mental retardation programs. Ability to transport consumers in agency vehicles. DMV record check is required. Positon subject to drug & alcohol testing. Hiring range: $6.20-$6.97/hr. Apply with RRCSB application by 12:00 Noon, 12/22/95 to Human Resources, Rappahannock-Rapidan CSB, 401 South Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701. 703-825-3100. EEO/AA. 92 Help Wanted Domestic Male/Femala/Couple needed to manage estate. Duties may include: Managing house, grounds and personal affairs, driving to and from New York. Cooking a +. Live-in preferred. Impeccable references and bondability a must. Send resume to: RG , 108645, P.O. Box 359, Leesburg, Va. 22075. 94 Jobs Wanted Overseer of Country Estate for US Ambassador and international businessman seeks counterpart to present employment situation. 20 years experience in construction and sales. Excellent references. Call Paul at: 540-937-3589 Maps available at the following locations: Fauquier Times-Democrat Loudoun Times-Mirror Clarke Courier Rappahannock News or mail to: NAME_ ADDRESS. riTv Mailing Information (if different from above): NAME___ ADDRESS__ ■_ CITY_^ _ STATE_ZIP. NUMBER OF COPlfeS -—- $Virginia residents add 4'/j% sales tax $Shipping & handling charges add $4.50 per order $_ TOTAL $_ ! Make check or money order payable to ARCOM I^Mail to: FAUQUIER TIMES DEMOCRAT, 39 Culpeper.St. Warrenton, VA 22186 Obituaries Estelle Leake Estelle Josephine I.eake, 92. of Lurav died Friday. Dec. 1 at Mont Vue in Luray. She was born Nov. 29. 1903, at Luray and was a daughter of the late George Q. and Anita Beahm Atkins. Mrs. Leake was a homemaker and member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church. On July 26, 1923, she married Ennis Leake, who died July 5, 1966. She is survived by four sons, Everett William Leake of Woodstock, Eugene Harvey Leake of McLean, Page Strother Leake of Patuxent, Md. and James Yates “Jim" Leake of Purcellville; three daughters, Anita Nadine Ponn and Julia Ann Leake, both of Luray, and Linda Faye Sylvester of Palm Dale, Calif. Also surviving are two brothers. Carlton F.. Atkins of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; four sisters, Marie E. Bruce of Stephens City, Catherine E. Brown of Sperryville, Virginia Campbell and Mae E. Long, both of Luray; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. A son. Earl Ennie Leake, two brothers, Gayland E. and E. Malcolm Atkins and two sisters. Ethel Clater and Edna Marie Oliver are deceased. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Bradley Funeral Home in Lurav bv Elder H. Wayne Bryant. Burial was in Beahm’s Chapel Cemeterv. east of Luray. Memorial contributions ma> be made to the Lurav Rescue Squad or Rocky Branch Baptist Church. Carter White L. Carter White of Boston, 88 died Dec. 9 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Mr. White was a former school teacher and coach and was retired from his self-emploved refrigeration repair work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Hartwell White and Marian Turner Carter White of Fork Union and by his brothers. Seldon While and Wade White and one sister, Virginia Baker. He was also preceded in death by his son, Roger S. White, and a grandchild, Debbie White. He is survived by one brother. Hartwell White of Fork Union and two children. Marian Brown of Reva and Joseph C. White of Stevensburg. five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren'and many nieces and nephews. Mr. White was a native of Fluvanna County but had lived at Slate Mills in Rappahannock Count for many years. Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Fork Union Baptist Church cemetery in Fork Union. The Rev. William Bess officiated. Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper w as in charge of the arrangements. Abbie Jenkins Abbie Gene Jenkins, 58, of Sperry ville died on Dec. 9 at his residence. He was bom on Sept. 9, 1937, in Sperry ville to the late Aubrey R. and Ellen G. Baker Jenkins. r=^ He was a self-employed carpenter. He is survived by one son, Gary Lynn Jenkins of Nashville. Tenn.; three sisters, Kathleen Lee of Flint Hill. Ivy Racer of Washington, and Linda Dwyer of Sperryville; three brothers, David Jenkins of Luray, Wayne Jenkins and Troy Jenkins, both of Sperryville. Additional survivors include two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Nelson and Jimmie Jenkins and a sister. Edna Burke. Funeral services was held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. John K. Burke. Interment was in Sperryville Cemetery . Pallbearers were Ricky Pullen, Richard Dwyer, Jr., Tony Jenkins. Troy Jenkins, Jr., David Randall Jenkins and Roger Cooke. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Gid Brown Bible Church. 410 Gid Brown Hollow Road, Washington, Va. 22747. Found and Sons Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. K. L. Fristoe Sr. Kenneth I. in wood Fristoe Sr., 65. of Warren Countv. died Friday, Dee. 8 in Rockland. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal by the Rev. Jerry Young. Burial was in Panorama Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fristoe was born Aug. 5, 1930. in Bentonville. son of the late Fmery Otis and Bessie Carlyle Fristoe. He retired after 35 years of service as assistant department head of the Viscose Department at Avtex in Front Royal and had worked for American Viscose Corp. in Frederickburg and Marcus Hook. Pa. He vvas a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of Giles B. Cook Post 5 3 of the American Legion, and the Moose Lodge 829. Surviving are his wife. Joan Ann Fristoe; four sons. Kenneth L. Fristoe Jr., of Hagerstown., Md., Terry A. Fristoe of Huntly , Larry D. Fristoe and Kevin G. Fristoe, both of Front 'RoyaLi three brothers. Atley Fristoe of Front Royal, Curtis Fristoe of Vint Hill, and Austin Fristoe of Limeton; two sisters. Doris Cooke of Front Royal and Frances Lowe of Bentonv ille; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry LeHew, Roy Cooper. Willis Smith, Fdwin "Butch" Fastham HI. Gary McLanahan and Steve Foster. Honorary pallbearers were Hartwell Perry, Dr. Thomas Patteson. Dick 'Sheet/. Frank Scars, Garth Payne. Blaine Tewalt and Bill Royston. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association c o May belle Gilkey, P.O. Box 75, Chester Gap. Va. 22623. J. F. McCaffrey Special from ihe Culpeper Star-F.xponent Joseph F McCaffrey. 80. of Culpeper died on Dec. 1 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He founded the Culpeper News in 1975, which he owned until 1993. 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Test ride one today your Kawasaki dealer. ■HK Kawasaki 1 ol [lie ti'Mii imic- !'■!! journalism as a member of the Washington, D.C. staff of CBS World News in 1944. From the 1950s through the 1980s, he worked for WMAL radio and was a newscaster for WMAL-TV. Channel 7, in the 1960s and 1970s. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mildred B. McCaffrey; a son. Michael McCaffrey of Culpeper; daughter Sally Ann Burner of Hampstead, N.H., and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Phyllis Verner Phyllis Jane Verner. 81, of Washington, died Dec. 1 1 at the Fauquier Hospital in W'arrenton. Miss Verner and her sister, Mary V. Updike and her late stepmotherAlice W. Verner operated the original Washington:Flint Hill Telephone Exchange. She also was a practical nurse and worked for many years at the former White Hall Nursing Home in Falls Church. Miss Verner was active in retirement at her church. Trinity Episcopal Church, Washington where she helped with the nursery, and the Senior Nurtrition Program. She was a member of the Rappahannock Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, stepmother and brother. Clarence. She is survived by two sisters Mary Verner Updike of Washington, and Elizabeth Jenkins of Suffolk and a brother in-law, George Jenkins; onenephew, two nieces and six great' nieces and nephew. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16 atTrinity Episcopal Church in Washington by Rev. Jennings! Hobson. Interment will be in the Washington Masonic Cemetery . Memorial contributions may be! made to the Washington Volunteer; Rescue Squad or to Trinity Episcopal' Church. Gibson Wharton Mr. Gibson Lee Wharton, 79. of Washington died on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wharton was born on Aug.,; 17, 1916; in Washington, a son of the; late Gilbert B. and Mamie Fincham; Wharton. ' J He was a retired farmer, business-; man and owner of Hampton Inn in' Washington for 32 years. Mr. Wharton was a member of Washington Baptist Church. He! served in the United States Arrrjy,! World War II. He was a charter life! member of the Rappahannock Lion’s, Club. J He is survived by his wife,] Rosalie A. Wharton of Washington; and Waynesboro, Pa., a step-son.; Llovd Cowne of Manassas; a brother,' B.B. Wharton of Falls Church; two' sisters, Rachel Frazier of Fairfax and ! Mary Groves of Remington; three” step grandchildren and five step great* grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first! wife, Christine Virginia Wharton and! two sisters, Eunice Sisk and Susan; Brown. . * Funeral services will be held at 2! p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14 af Washington Baptist Church with Rev.' John Burke. Interment will be in, Washington Masonic Cemetery with full military honors. ; Pallbearers will be Bart Cowne.* Steven Cowne, Michael Brown,; Nelson Nethers, William Smoot, Joe; Addlesberger and Dan S. Price, Jr. The family will receive friends; Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper. Flowers may be sent or memorial! contributions may be made to»! Washington Baptist Church,’ Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad or Sperryville Rescue! Squad. Clore Funeral Home is in charge^ of the arrangements. The Almanack December’s temperature accord-* ing to ..the Hagerstown Town and* Country'Almanack should be below I average, with the month’s precipita-* tion above average. Weather Watch: It’s Heavy Snow* (13,14), with fair, windy, cold days; (15,16). More snow (17,18), followed • by fair, windy, cool weather (19,20). * Again, windy, cold, 21-23), more* snow (24-26), w ith fair, cool temps I (27,28), followed by rain or snow* (29,30). The year winding down on New Year’s Eve fair, cool. Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly in preparation for the holiday ; season. Celebrate Christmas on that *• day, the 25th, which this year is on-a C Monday, remembering it is often more Z “blessed to give than to receive.” 2

Holiday Shopping Party in Sperryville The Shops at Mountainside Market invites you to a One — Stop Shopping Party from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec, 16 and 17. There will be holiday tastings and valuable give-awavs in every store. There are five stores in this one convenient location, one mile west of Sperry ville on U.S. 211. One can find gourmet and natural foods, fine art, jewelry, clothing and collectibles. For more information call 987-9100. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany attended the wedding of Heather Dawn Estep to Fred Singleton. Jr. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Bull Run Baptist Church in By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Manassas. Tiffany was a flower girl. The youth of Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will present a Christmas pageant at 1 1 a.m. on Amanda Brown Celebrates 15th Birthday with Friends Miss Amanda Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown celebrated her 15th birthday on Friday evening with three of her friends, Emily Taylor of Sperryville, Jessie Gheen of Amissville and Margo Haynes. Her sister, Bobbie Jo Brown also joined the group. Emily and Margo remained overnight. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 Mrs. D. C. Welling of Fairfax Station spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Jean B. Moffett and they enjoyed shopping at the local shops. Miss Margaret Dodson at 6753305 is taking orders this week for poinsettias for the Washington Baptist Church which can be given in honor of or in memory of someone special to you or just to beautify the sanctuary. Ms. Angelo Estes and a friend from California were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Addie Keyser. Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Frances Eubank were Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Hitt of Boston. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown and Bobbie Jo entertained with a family birthday luncheon for their daughter and sister, Amanda for her 15th birthday . Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and son Robbie of Point O W'oods, Front Royal, Mr. and Mrs. W'ayne Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Brown of Woodville and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woodville Residents Entertain Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of Sperryville and Curtis Crawford of Flint Hill were visitors of their mother and grandmother, Mrs. Audra Craw ford during the week. Mrs. Gladys Dulaney of Luray and Mrs. Katherine Weakley were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz. By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 JL Raymond K. Johnson and friend Kris of McGaheysviile were Saturday evening dinner guests of Bryan and Janice Johnson. Mrs. Carolyn Butler and daughter Susan of Springfield were visitors of Misty Hitt on Sunday evening. Rev. and Mrs. J. Howard Cates, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Blair and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Powell, all of Fredericksburg were luncheon guests of Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones on Friday. Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt were Tuesday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox in Luray. M. Clark. Amanda received lots of nice gifis. Mrs. Mabel Burke of Woodville was a luncheon guest of her mother, Mrs. Annie Hawkins on Sunday. Our condolences to the family of Abbie Jenkins who passed away on Saturday. We wish Herndon Hudson a speedy recovery after his recent surgery at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal. The Washington Baptist Church wants to thank all who donated and helped with the Christmas baskets for the shut-ins and also the 18 Christmas bags for Goochland. The community was sadden to hear of the death of Miss Phyliss Verner at the Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton, our condolences to the family. 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VA TV SALES A GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GE & RCAVideo Products Channel Master Antennas, Gl & RCA Satellite Systems, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Mam Street Madison 540-948-2200 W00DST0VES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotui, Waterlorl, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. High Sreet CHARLOTTESVILLE 804/971-6777 PIEDMONT PRESS & GRAPHICS • Graphics Design & Fill Color • Full Service Printing & Binding • Brochures. Business Forms, Books, etc. Delivery to your home or business Orders taken at ftappafjannocfe jlM 540/675-3338 ftappafjannocfe NEXT DEADLINE Dec. 23 Sunday, Dec. 17 at the church. All are welcome. Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall Clark Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and Tiffany attended a birthday dinner for Nathan Almarode on Sunday, Dec. 3 at the home of his mother, Rhonda Clark in Front Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard LeSueur and Joseph of Culpeper also attended. Nathan turned two on Monday, Dec. 4. Other relatives and day care friends also attended. Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Swindler of Hanover, Pa. arrived on Saturday to spend a few days with Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabel I e Swindler. They will return to their home in Hanover on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baldwin attended the Rochester annual Christmas party at Hugo's on Saturday night. Mrs. Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Maryland was a Sunday until Tuesday guest of her mother, Mrs. Catherine Brown. Our sympathy is extended to the family of Roy Thomas who passed away last week. Our sympathy is also extended to Mrs. Catherine Brown and Mr. Carlton Atkins on the passing of their sister, Estelle Leake in Luray last week. Funeral services were held last Tuesday at Bradley Funeral Home in Luray. Family members attending the services were Benny Brown and Beverly Reed, both of Winchester, Barbara Payne of Warrenton, Shirley Kushner of Gaithersburg, Md., Mr. and Mrs. Strother Brown, Julian Brown, Mrs. Catherine Brown, and Carlton Atkins, Others from the area attending were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dodson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Klatko attended Rochester’s annual Christmas party at Hugo’s on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allison of Amissville were Friday guests of Mrs. Emma Swindler and Mrs. Annabelle Swindler. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family of Abbie Jenkins who passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. at Gid Brown Bible Baptist Church with interment, in the Sperryville Cemetery. is now open at the new location A Unique Art Gallery/Working Studio Featuring; • Exhibits & Works Of Local Artists • Painted Furniture, Floor Cloths • Pottery & Accessories • Workshops + Decorative & Faux Painting • Yoga Classes And More! 8357 Main Street, Marshall, Va. 540-364-4732 Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 to 5 Monthly Wine Tasting y — .— .. ■■■ . ■ 3» Real Estate Directory I'i'ii'n'i'i'i'j'j'i'ni'iWtii'i^Vi'iyi'i'i'i'i'i i.tt il.ili I ii M 7I11- lil:i'i:. iri''i m i:i i |V,: Vilii iriiVi Vir, ■ .i, ■ "'' ~, I. I. I ....... Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Michel Y. DuBois and wife to Christopher C. Gallagher and wife, tract one 48.5 acres and tract two 1.1489 acres. $231,000. Charles Jackson to Carl Jackson and others, 2 acres, 9.12 acres and 10.1 acres, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. Rodney A. Vest and wife to Patricia Vest Whorton and husband, 75 percent interest in 4.1 acres, Hampton District. Partial gift/partial sale and life estate. $70,180.25. Richard E. McNear to James A. Combs Jr. and others, Hampton District. $56,000. RAY T CANNON CO. INC RtjH ESIATE S I N C t 1 <J 'j I CASTLETON AREA 152 acres of woodland divided into 4 parcels, small stream, long trail, good hunting ground, stale road frontage, low land-use taxes. $2,700 per acre. RAY T. CANNON, Broker Castleton, Virginia 540-937-4900 New 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with state road frontage with exceptional views on 3+ acre lot in Sperryville area. $105,000 CALL EMILY HENRY RAINBOW-V.I.P. ■ 675-3490 1-800-523-8846 HSperryville Realty SPERRYVILLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker 540-987-8088 /office BRICK RAMBLER with full finished basement, 3 baths, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and dining area with fireplace, deck, attached garage and workshop on 4.3 acres with stream and board fencing. $200,000. 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!! James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank : 675-3291 987-8146 EILEEN M. DAY, REALTORS , Open House December 15, 1995 4:30 - 7 pm SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY... THORNTON RIVER (wild and scenic) caresses Lizzie Mills Farm for nearly 112 mile, sandy and pebbled beach, giant boulders and majestic and proud hemlocks enhance natural beauty and charm. Many islands, woods and fenced pasture, barn secluded, newish 3 bedroom house with great great room, 41.5 acres, $275,000... BLACKWATER CREEK flows thru 5 acres open and wooded with remodeled Circa 1910 house, fireplace, many porches, walnut paneling, barn, and beaver dam... $155,000... A JEFFERSONIAN FACING THE SUNSET: Designed by local architect with drama and quality in mind. High ceilings, loft, 10 acres of meadow, woods, pond, $249,000.. LITTLE WASHINGTON: Charming older house in town, a can use as residence and!or store... “Craft House* ROGER BATCHELDER, The Realtor at Little Washington — 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (Res.) Regency MIS m ANNEFURTICK i_ HOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 END OF THE YEAR SPECIALS! THESE SELLERS WANT TO MOVE ON WITH THEIR LIVES! LAND - Great price on 25 acres in Castleton, seller financing! 5, 10, 15, & 25-acre parcels in Amissville with 10% down, seller financing! MUCH ACTIVITY, 3 buyers interested in almost 60 acres near Little Washington. Do some bush work & see the magnificent old trees & creeks! Privacy & charm! BESSIE BELLE MOUNTAIN - Sell in 2 parcels or one large, settling estate and anxious, make offer! FORTY FIVE ACRES - lakefront - only one like it! WEEK-END or full-time log home on 5 acres, just $169,000 (on 11.9 - $190,000 with pond). A steal! MOVE IN NOW - 3 bedrooms, priced to sell with Thornton River frontage and pond, almost 35 acres, some seller help $224,800. FAST CLOSING, MAKE OFFER on unique 2-story log home with just enough seclusion, $49,000. SELLER MOVING from custom 3-story Victorian on private 25 acres. Close in for commuting, just 3 years old, $239,000 Two just sold so wait no longer, close by December 31st if needed!