Rappahannock News, December 20, 1995

PAID CIRCULATION NOW 2,950 Subject to ABC Audit RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2.722 \ ajJjJd Rappahannock County’s Family Newspaper Since 1877 47th Year, No.31 16 Pages WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1995 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents International Christmas Exchange student Tano Abero from Uruguay did a skit about the Three Kings with first graders Verlisa Kurtenback, Emily Welch, Buster Brown, Sebastian Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Pereyra and Christopher Bright at RCES last Wednesday. In his country the kings, not Santa, bring presents. See story and more photos page B-l. Katzen Supports County Agenda LCI Review Proposed Bv SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Del. Jay Katzen. R-3lst District, said he will be supporting many of the proposals in the legislative agenda adopted by the Board of Supervisors, but he will be trying to get Rappahannock-specific bills through the legislature. In an interview at the Rappahannock News last Friday, he said, for example, he would sponsor a bill to exempt Rappahannock from requirements to have voting machines when a precinct reaches 750 voters and from the requirement that mobile homes be allowed in agricultural districts. He said he felt he would have a better chance of getting bipartisan support for these bills if they do not affect the entire state. On impact fees, he said he would try to get a bill through to set up a unique system for Rappahannock and Fauquier counties that would provide for impact fees to be paid into a trust fund when a home on a newly developed lot is occupied. Over a period of time a board of trustees would be expected to liquidate the funds for needs in education, transportation, law enforcement and fire safety. If a devel oper put in a road or built a fire house, the cost of that could offset impact fees, Del. Katzen said. He said such a law “has been court tested” and has the support of Fauquier builders. “Impact fees have not done well in the legislature. I put it in twice before," he said. He said he would try to get bipartisan support for using the two counties as a means of testing the success of such a program. Del. Katzen said he would also submit a bill requested by the supervisors allowing people to shoot bears that are threatening people, livestock or companion animals, and to shoot bears destroying crops if efforts to live trap the bears and remove them are unsuccessful. He said the Governor’s Commission on Champion Schools voted 29 to 4 for a proposal that an accounting firm be appointed to come up with a revised formula for computing a locality’s ability to support education and report back by May 15. He said he also supports a proposal to return 100 percent of lottery proceeds to the localities to be used for education under a new formula. Del. Katzen said in spite of See Katzen, Page A-8 Allen Budget Stresses Education, Juvenile Corrections By DAN LOWREY Capital News Service RICHMOND — When Gov. George Allen presented legislators with his first biennial budget on Monday, he asked for a bipartisan commitment to education, public safety and economic development in the state. Budgetary pressures, however, will force lawmakers to be hard-pressed during the next General Assembly session to fund new programs, because the governor expects existing programs to eat up most of the state’s surplus revenue. “There is precious little new money to spread around,” Gov. Allen said in his speech before the House and Senate money commit tees. "But the many tough decisions I made in developing this budget are consistent with the common-sense principle that we ought to see results from our spending.” The most staggering blow to the biennial budget: a $200 million installment to illegally taxed federal retirees granted full refunds by the Virginia Supreme Court earlier this year. Additionally, some Democrats — although pleased with the governor’s middle-of-theroad priorities — were concerned that Gov. Allen’s budget relies too heavily on borrowed money that could affect the state’s high bondrating. “It seems to me that the budget recommendations the governor has offered reflect in large measure the priorities that many of us have been advocating for years,” said outgoing Senate Finance Chairman Hunter Andrews, DHampton. But some changes need to be made, he said. See Budget, Page A-8 Sewer Plant Staffing Needs Stress WSA By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer Last Thursday’s meeting of the Water and Sewer Authority was extremely lively as members grappled with Sperryville sewer plant operator Donna Chabot's reuuest to increase a part-time employee who works on weekends to full time and the need to appoint a program manager for the project of adding a surge basin to the Sperryville plant. John Orr, an engineer who has worked with the WSA in the past, attended to advise the members how to proceed with the need to borrow money to have the tank installed. The surge tank is required by the Department of Environmental Quality to correct problems caused when heavy rainfall causes solids to be washed from the plant. Mr. Orr said one of the first things needed was to appoint a program manager who should be a WSA employee or a member of the authority. The program manager would be in charge of overseeing the project. Mr. Orr said the WSA could not pay the program manager out of bond funds. Ms. Chabot said her job is becoming more and more demanding with the need to oversee the Town of Washington's water treatment plant, water and sewer facilities at both schools as well as the Sperryville plant. She said she has tried to work with Troy Jenkins as half time plant operator and half time system maintenance for the lines and tanks in the Sperryville system, and it is not working. She said she has to call him in See WSA, Page A-8 Old Rag Bulletins Piedmont United Way The Piedmont United Way campaign in Rappahannock, is running behind last year’s campaign. Local Boy Scout and Girl Scout councils, the Child Care and Learning Center, and various organizations located in other counties that provide services for Rappahannock citizens benefit from the Piedmont United Way. Contributions can be mailed to: Piedmont'United Way P.O. Box 398 Culpeper, VA 22701 Government At A Glance • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 28, Courthouse. • Board of Supervisors, 2 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, Courthouse (change from regular meeting day). —. / Town To Purchase Own Lights By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Washington Town Council has decided to purchase street light fixtures directly from Pemco. Charles Eldred has been the town’s contact with Pemco regarding the lights and brought the information to last week’s meeting. Each of the 57 light fixtures will cost $199.60, for a total of $11,377.20. The town will own 50 of the fixtures, for a total of $9,980, and the county will own seven of them, for a total of $1,397.20. Potomac Edison owns the poles, but some new ones are needed, at a cost of $2,217. Taking into account a credit of $2,576.50 from Potomac Edison for standard fixtures which will not be used, thenown will end up with a credit from Potomac Edison of $ 1,359.50. The power company quoted a price of $8.25 a month per fixture for a maintenance contract, but town attorney Frank Reynolds said that cohtracts like that are usually negotiated. On another subject, council member Charlie Tompkins, who was a member of the town's Colonial Christmas committee, said that the people on the committee feel that the local people don’t give enough support to the activity. He said the committee recommends that Colonial Christmas not be continued, at least in the form that it has been. He did note, however, that December, 1996, is the town’s 200th anniversary. Also, RAAC plans to once again be involved with the July 4th activities in the town. Jenks Hobson attended the meeting as a representative of the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. He said that the water line to the fire house had to be completely reinstalled because there was a main water leak underneath the fire house. The estimate to repair it is $3,500. Mr. Hobson requested that the fire department be able to spend $3,500 now of the $8,000 which they receive annually from the town, and the council approved his request. Mayor Stewart Willis said that there are two vacant seats on the town’s Planning Commission. The council re-elected Mitzie Young, whose term expired in October; her new term will expire in October, 1999. He said that a new member also needed to be nominated to replace Louise Van Dort who can no longer be on the Planning Commission because she is on the Town Council. Her term will run through October 1, 1996. Mr. Tompkins nominated Jean Goodine, saying that she would like to serve on either the Planning Commission or the BZA. She was approved by the council for the Planning Commission. Three new members are needed for the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals. If anyone is interested, they need to write a letter to Diane Bruce, Clerk of the Circuit Court, expressing their interest. New BZA members are appointed to that position by the Circuit Court Judge after an interview with him. Louise Van Dort said that .she feels that Marshall Boarman would be interested in being on the BZA. I The town is exploring leasing a new computers, which would be turned in every three See Council, Page.A-8 Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Cheri Woodard of the Faith Mountain Company with suncatcher creator Eric Kvarnes and Piedmont United Way director Betty Roberts stand near where Virginia Fletcher’s new house will be built. Fletcher House Progresses Progress has been made in providing a new house for Virginia Fletcher. She and her family became homeless when the June 27 flood destroyed most of her house in Harris Hollow. Mrs. Fletcher did not want to rebuild in the same location where she risked being flooded out again. The family has been living in rental housing on Piedmont Ave. Several months passed before she acquired land from the Roy family that is higher up. In the meantime several groups have become involved in helping the family. Most recently the Faith Mountain Company raised money through catalog sales to help with flood relief in Rappahannock County. Sales of a blue suncatcher in the "Tree of Life” design raised over $12,(XX). Eric Kvarnes, who designed the suncatcher for this project took only the cost of his supplies from the sale price. The funds were turned over to the Piedmont United Way. The money will be used to help replace a bridge on the driveway leading to Laura Smoot's house farther up in Harris Hollow as well as aiding the Fletcher family. Other assistance for the Fletcher family has come from the United Methodist Church, Hands Across Virginia and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fred Wharton with the Department of Housing and Community Development said he hopes the house will be finished by the end of January. It will be a modular house built by the American Housing Corporation in Boones Mill, near Roanoke. • “Working with the flood relief program has been very rewarding and gratifying,” said Cheri Woodard, president of the Faith Mountain Company. “We have ‘been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to this project. It has really touched the hearts and imaginations of our Faith Mountain customers. We look forward to watching these rebuilding projects take shape in the coming months.”

District Court Docket The following court cases were heard in Rappahannock County District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 12 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News Robert Michael Lawrence, dri. ving under influence, second in 10 days, continued to January 9, 1996. James Matthew Lawson, defective equipment, S20/S25. Jee Eun Lee, 72/55, $51 /$34. Jean Francis Lipps, 68/55, $39/$29. seat belt violation, S25. Troy Dean Mandley, defective exhaust, $25/$34, no seat belt, S25. Marty Lee Marcum, 74/55, S54/S34, no seat belt, $25. James Patrick McCulloch, reckless driving, 80/55, S80/S25, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Wayne Preston Mills, Jr., no seat belt, $25. Maximono Mendoza Miranda, 66/55 continued. Ronald Joseph Hagi, 68/55, continued to June 18, 1996, paid $26 costs, no seat belt, $25. Garfield Raymond O’Toole, 74/55, $57/$29. James P. Parnell, overlength, $30/$29, overwidth, $30/$2. John Andrew Pearson, 66/55, $33/$29. Alex Christopher Pedersen, 70/55, S45/S29. Richard N. Pfamatter, Jr., 68/55, S39/S29, no seat belt, $25. Margaret Ann Pitt-Meder, 70/55, S45/S29. Reinaldo Wencesklao Partugal, 67/55, S36/S34, no registration in possession, S10/S2, no driver’s license, $25/$2.Frank Boe Preston, reckless dri- . ving, S50/S34, 69/55, S42/S2, seat , belt violation, $25. Charles E. Putnam, defective lights, $25/$34, no registration, • $25/$34, seat belt violation, $25. Yvonne Reid-Carter, 67/55, $36/$29. Steven A. Reimherr, 70/55, $45/$29. | William S. Richards, 67/55, $36/$29. Charles Elmer Robinson, 69/55, $42/$29. Christopher James Rose, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law, seat belt violation, $25. Kathleen Marie Rowzie, 68/55, $39/$34. Kenneth Lee Schwiesow, 66/55, $33/$29. • Joseph Andrew Sexton Jr., 70/55, $45/$29. Jennifer Rose Simmons, reckless Drivers Leave the Road Autopsy Shows Natural Death By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News Staff Writer Four accidents were investigated by the State Police this week in which drivers ran off the road. On Dec. 13 about 4:15 p.m., Gregory Daniel Hickerson, 26, of Chester Gap, lost control of his 1988 Ford 2-door on a curve. He ran off , Route 610 in Chester Gap, striking a fence and tree, but was not injured. The car sustained $2,000 damage. Trooper Chuck Moore charged Mr. Hickerson with reckless driving. About 2 p.m. on Dec. 13, icy roads caused Becky W. Parrish, 35, of Viewtown, to lose control of her 1989 Volvo station wagon on Route 729. ^ , The Volvo ran down an embankment, striking trees, and causing $5,000 damage to the station wagon. No injuries were reported. State Trooper Chuck Moore investigated the accident. James Richard Palmer, 34, of Washington, received minor injuries early last Saturday morning when he ran off Route 621 in Woodville and struck a tree. He was wearing his seat belt, but his 1991 Ford pickup sustained $3,500 damage. State Trooper Sean Knick charged Mr. Palmer with reckless driving. Louis Gerald Zindel, 18, of Amissville, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence by State Trooper T.A. Downs last Sunday. Mr. Zindel ran off the road and struck a fence with his 1983 Volvo on Route 729 in Amissville, 2.3 miles south of U.S. 211 around 1 a.m. The car sustained $2,000 damage but no injuries were reported. Commonwealth’s Attorney Peter Luke received the written autopsy report last Thursday on Ernest Fletcher, who died last March 4. The report shows that Mr. Fletcher died of natural causes and not as a result of the fight he was in with Roy Wayne Sisk last January 1. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY CODE SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS for HYDROGEOLOGICAL TESTING On Tuesday, January 2, 1996 at 7:00 PM, the Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of amendments to Section 147-21 of the Rappahannock County Code, relating to the subdivision of land. These amendments would require subdividers of five lots or more, each of which is less than five acres in size, or subdividers of ten lots or more, regardless of size, to provide hydrogeologic testing to verify water supplies for the development. The amendments set forth testing and reporting standards for same. A full copy of the proposed amendments is available for inspection from 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday, at the County Administration and Zoning Office in Washington, VA. « All interested persons are invited to attend and to makk comment. BY ORDER OF: Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors —. ■ . Yes! 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William Harrison Smith, defective equipment, $20/529. Lia Carmella Standridge, 71/55, S48/S34, no driver’s license in possession, $ 10/52. Albert Roland Tankersley, 68/55, S39/S29. Eric Steven Tayman, 73/55, S54/S29, no seat belt, $25. Brian Dougals Tilley, 72/55, $51/$29. Megan Eileen Timmons, 68/55, $39/529. Juan Veizaga, 67/55, $36/$34. Mary Beth Weeks, 66/55, $33/$29, no seat belt, $25. Ronald Barry Wexler, no seat belt, $25. Rowland Francis Wilkinson Jr., 68/55, $39/S34. Jessica Mary Williams, no driver’s license in possession, complied with law. Thomas Franklin Young, 66/55, reduced to defective equipment, $25/$29. Michael Patrick Zacchini, 70/55, $45/$29, seat belt violation, $25. Daniel J. Diguglielmo, possession of marijuana, continued to January 9, 1996. Garland E. Slaughter, possession of marijuana, continued to January 9, 1996. The following cases were heard in General District Court Tuesday, Dec. 19: Mathew Ryan Eidson, driving under influence, continued to Jan. 16. Susan Baldwin Fitzgerald, driving under influence, continued to Jan. 9. Daniel Gray, no operator’s license, continued to Feb. 13, refusal, continued to Jan. 9, driving under influence, continued to Jan. 9. George Anthony Hoffman, 51/35, $48/29. Nerle Nilk, 78/55, $78/34. Frances John Trevethan, reckless driving, dismissed. Everett Alvin Amos, Jr., 54/35, fail to obey highway sign, $25, suspended, $29. Walter Harris Nibblins, Sr., passing school bus, $200/43, 60 days suspended, passing on double solid lines, $50/2. Todd Ashton Frazier, grand larceny, continued to Feb. 6. Steve Anthony Fincham, drunk in public, $25/29. David Wayne Gay, break and enter, continued to Feb. 13, petit larceny, continued to Feb. 13, destroy private property, continued to Feb. 33. Gari Allen Kelley, break and enter, continued to Feb. 13, petit larceny, continued to Feb. 13, destroy private property, continued to Feb. 13. Carol Kelley Mclain, break and enter, continued to Feb. 13, petit larceny, continued to Feb. 13, destroy private property, continued to Feb. 13. David Earl Wharton, possession of majuana, $200/199, operator’s license suspended 90 days, 90 days, 2 days to serve, 24 hours community service. Sydney Chandra St Clair, assault, dismissed. Roy Wayne Sisk, escape, continued. Brett Lee Boyce, defective equipment, $20/29. Steven Wayne Dennis, no operator’s licence in possession, complied with law. Mary Kearns Schade, defective equipment, $20/29. Matthew Rhette Adkins, expired registration, $ 15/29. Chavi Ahooja, reckless driving, 77/55, $,100/29. Kirk Bryan Alderdice, 68/55, $39/29. Gloria S. Asher, 70/55, $45/29. Magdi Badawy, reckless driving, 80/55, continued to Jan 9, 1996. Charles Troy Baker, reckless driving, driver inattention, continued to Jan. 9, 1996. Brenda Carrol Ballow, drive suspended/revoked, $200/195, operator’s license suspended one year. Brenda A. Bennett, 74/55, $57/34. Rafael E. Betancourt, 71/55, $48/34. Derek Richard Brodeur, 71/55, $48/34. Timothy Wayne Brown, reckless driving, fail to maintain control, reduced to improper driving, $25/29. Thomas Morris Carter, 70/55, continued to Jan. 9, 1996. Feng-Jon Chang, 74/55, $57/29. Timothy Claire Colgan, reckless driving, 78/55, continued to Jan. 9, 1996. Daniel Douglas Collins, 72/55, $51/29. Cynthia Lou Coomes, 69/55, $42/34. Wayne Michael Corbin, reckless driving, driver inattention, $50/34. Miguel Luis Covarrubias, 74/55, $57,29. James Carroll Cox, 69/55, $42/29. Martha Helen Critzer, 70/55, continued to March 19, 1996, paid $29 cost, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law. • Anthony Stephen Darden, 70/55, $45/29. Tammy Lea Darnell, 68/55, $39/29, no operator’s license in possession, complied with law, seat belt violation, $25. 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Dec. 12: 12:29, chest pains, U.S. 522, Woodville, Sperryville VRS and Washington VFD; 6:09 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 8:53 p.m., asthma attack, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD; 9:19 p.m., unconscious person, U.S. 211, Washington, Washington VFD. Dec. 13: 7:47 a.m., unknown fire. Route 622, Washington, Washington VFD and Sperryville VFD; 1:51 p.m., injury from a fall, Town of Washington, Flint Hill VFD; 6:10 p.m., possible stroke, Route 619, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD. Dec. 16: 8:28 p.m., chimney fire, Route 729, Amissville, Amissville VFD, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. Dec. 17: 3:16 a.m., seizures, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 2:52 p.m., public service, Route 663, Flint Hill, Washington VFD; 8:43 p.m., heart attack, U.S. 522, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS And Washington VFD.. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County Sheriffs Office this past week: Dec. 11: stray dog, Route 626, Washington; traffic accident. Route 664, Huntly; business, Route 231,' Sperryville. Dec. 12: business, Route 231, Sperryville; stray livestock/horses, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; fraud — insufficient funds check, Route 645, Amissville; stray dog, U.S. 211, Washington; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville; lost/missing dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray dog, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Dec. 13: public service, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; animal emergency. Route 620, Sperryville; public service, Route 622, Washington; traffic accident, Route 610, Chester Gap; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill. Dec. 14: traffic accident, Route 628, Washington; traffic accident. Route 729, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Washington; stray dog, Route 680, Castleton. Dec. 15: criminal trespass, Route 660, Chester Gap, fraud — illegal use credit cards, Route 729, Amissville; dog nuisance, U.S. 522, Boston; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; simple assault, Route 610, Chester Gap; stray livestock/horses, Route 729, Flint Hill; information-general, Route 612, Sperryville. Dec. 16: traffic accident, Route 621, Woodville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, U.S. 211, Sperryville; stray dog, Route 637, Amissville; conservation — animals, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; traffic accident, U.S. 211, Washington; stray livestock/horses, Route 618, Woodville; information-general, U,S. 211, Washington; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 643, Amissville; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 642, Amissville. Dec. 17: stray livestock/horses, Route 600, Sperryville; traffic accident, Route 729, Amissville; business, Route 231, Sperryville; citizen requested assistance, Route 637, Flint Hill; tdo/mental patient, Route 658, Woodville; simple assault, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Amissville; public service, U.S. 211, Sperryville. RAWL's Additional Shelter Fails Building Inspection The future of an auxiliary building the Rappahannock Animal Welfare League constructed next to the animal Shelter is clouded. The building was paid for with donations to the organization. It was supposed to double the number of dogs that could be kept at the shelter. Building inspector Richie Burke said he first became aware,of the -ffimilriing when he was called to advise on electricity for the building. The group had not applied for a building permit. When he visited the site he found that the cinderblock building was basically complete, but it had been constructed on a concrete slab that had no footers under it. He said he had not “condemned" the building, but it cannot be used as built. RAWL members are working with Mr. Burke and builders to see if they can remedy the situation. Mr. Burke said he had advised the group to work with an architectural engineer to see if they could dig out under the edges of the slab and pout footers down to a level below the frost line. With no support the slab is likely to crack and buckle with the freeze and thaw cycles of the winter, he said. A RAWL spokesman said they are trying to work something out so the building can be used. Call the Rappahannock News at 675-3338 with your suggestions for stories or photos. K $ § PICCADILLY LTD. s&... 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Angelic Choir Photo courtesy of Jon Heddleston The cast sang ‘Go, Tell It on the Mountain’ at the conclusion of the Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church youth group pageant held Sunday. Shown in the front row are Nathaniel Griffin, Chris Anderson, Ashleigh Baldwin, Katrina Bigelow, Joy Heddleston, Angela Bigelow, Lauren Foster and Jessica Smith, back row, Katrina Smoot, Sarah Gillies, Willie Collins, Sonya Anderson, Jeremiah Smith Ryland Pace and Richie Diehl. Jamieson Departs From Board By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer The Library Board’s December meeting was the last for Mary Jamieson as a member of the board. Celine Siira will be taking her seat on the board in January. Mrs. Jamieson has been very involved in the library for years. She was involved in the founding of the library when it first opened with donated books and volunteer help in Washington. She and her husband Jamie were deeply involved in raising the funds to build the replacement library on the edge of town. “It’s become part of my life,” she said last week. Member Frank Warner said, “I have long since come to recognize her service and dedication to the board. I came on as a young whippersnapper. I -realize there are people who have given a lifetime of time and treasure to the board. We didn’t have a library when F left the county 40 years ago." New librarian Dave Shaffer reported that more and more people are using the library’s Internet access. He said he may have to go back to a policy of having people sign up to use the computer to access the Internet. He has had to train people to use the service, feels the need for more training himself, and will attend a training session this winter. “It’s one of our greatest resources,” he said. Chairman Roberta Anderson said the transition to Mr. Shaffer as director had gone very smoothly. Everyone commented on the improved driveway. Mr. Warner said it had been fixed by Steve Critzer who had cut down the bumps and brought in a new type of material for the entrance. Mr. Shaffer reported that he is running out of space in the basement to store books for the next book sale. Miller To Introduce Tax Cut State Sen, Kevin Miller, R-26th District, announced Monday that he will introduce a bill to increase the state income tax deduction for personal exemptions from $800 to $1,600 in 1996 and $2,400 in 1997. He said that state income taxes on young families in Virginia are relatively high while taxes on retired persons are relatively low. “I am not in favor of Taxing senior citizens more. However, I am iiv favor of taxing younger families less,” Sen, Miller said. “I agree there are many pressing needs on the spending side of the budget — such as the need to increase funding for higher education; aid to localities; prisons; state employee pay raises; and many others. However, in my opinion a much more critical need and priority is to grant at least some relief to the hardworking younger families.” r No better time than the * * holiday season to say "thank you". BALDWIN'S GROCERY Paul & Cucie Baldwin Washington, VA Open through the holidays. *• 540-675-3383 WARM WISHES i For a Superb CltRISMAS. It’s my pleasure to serve you. Darlene Moore, Owner-Operator The Beauty Box Washington, Va. imcmsm Coming your way with thanks and good wishes on the road ahead. Best wishes! Settle's Garage G Grocery* 675-3252 Inn Wins Golden Dish' Recognition By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock Non Staff Writer The Inn at Little Washington’s Lobster Omelette with Rainbow Salsa has been named one of GQ magazine’s Golden Dishes of 1995. Alan Richman is the magazine’s food and wine columnist who writes • the “Hungry 1” column, and he chose * the ten international winners from restaurants spread from California to Italy. The chosen ten, he said “are so appealing that they deserve special recognition.” Mr. Richman said, “An,omelette can be simple, or it can be hedonistic. When lobster meat, Gruyere cheese (for richness and creaminess) and a sprinkling of diced green, red and yellow peppers (for crunchiness and spice) are added", an omelette becomes a great luxury food.” In the January, 1996 GQ article about the Golden Dish Award winners, Chef Patrick O’Connell said, “People think there can’t be much to it, only eggs and butter and a fry ing pan, but it’s like juggling or a magic act.” The bad news for readers of this newspaper is that in order to feast on this delicacy made by Chef O’Connell, you must be an overnight guest at I he Inn, as the omelette is served at breakfast only. But, the good news is that the Rappahannock News has obtained the recipe for its readers, just in time to make it for Christmas morning breakfast or to celebrate the first morning of the new year. It also makes an excellent brunch or supper dish, said Chef O’Connell. He says that crabmeat or babyshrimp can be substituted for the lobster, and that for the most comprehensive explanation of how to make a “French-style” rolled or folded omelette, read Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I, page 126. He added, “Most Americans do not understand that an omelette is bydefinition scrambled eggs encased in an envelope of egg. Since this basic concept is so widely misunderstood, many cooks don’t know what they ’re aiming for, consequently a correctly cooked omelette is close to impossible to find in our country.” The Inn's Lobster Omelette With Rainbow Salsa (Makes one omelette) r 2 large farm fresh eggs 2 tbsp. rainbow salsa (see below) 2 to 3 ounces cooked lobster meat, coarsely chopped 2 tbsp. grated Gruyere or white cheddar cheese 1 tbsp. cold water 1 tbsp. chopped shallots 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives Salt and white pepper to taste In a small stainless steel mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and cold water, salt and white pepper. In a small saute pan, heat the shallots and lobster meat in one tbsp. of butter and season with salt and white pepper. Set aside and keep warm. Heat a 7-inch omelette pan over high heat and add 1 tbsp. butter. As the butter melts, tilt the pan allowing the butter to film the sides of the pan. When the butter foams and is on the verge of turning brown, quickly pour in the eggs stirring vigorously with a fork until the eggs are scrambled into a broken custard. Stop stirring and using a rubber spatula, gently loosen the omelette from the pan. Sprinkle half the grated cheese in a line near the center of the eggs perpendicular to the handle of the pan. Top the cheese with the warm lobster meat and cover with the remaining cheese. Tilt the pan at a 45 degree angle allowing the edge of the omelette to slide down onto the lip of the pan and fold back over the filling. Using a rubber scraper, fold the other edge of the omelette over the filling. Holding a warm plate in your left hand, flip the omelette onto the plate, seam side down. Gently warm the salsa in a small saute pan. Spoon 2 tbsp. of the warm salsa in a ribbon over the omelette and sprinkle with chives. Rainbow Salsa 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced yellow pepper 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. Bring to room temperature before serving. Community Calendar 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 Persuasion, admission by advanced ticket only (675-3389) Friday January 19 • RAAC Movie, “The Postman,” at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Teachers Seek 'No Staff Cuts/ Raises, Materials t*y SHAKUN KILPATRICK Rappahannock New, Staff Writer In addressing next year’s school budget, teachers asked the School Board first of all not to cut any staff and second for raises that would average 5 percent. They also requested more money for instructional materials. Speaking for the Rappahannock County Education Association, Carol Johnson said teachers are especially concerned about more funds for computer software and reading materials. She said a survey of teachers showed their next concern was more funds for staff development so that each teacher would be able to attend one conference per year She said teachers at the elementary school were concerned about maintenance and cleanliness at the school, and high school staff was concerned about lack of space. She said teachers at both schools hoped more space could be air conditioned. Rosa Crocker asked the board to include $4,000 in the budget for enrichment programs such as assemblies and more in-depth activities with small groups of students. Tom Wolfe showed the board a drawing of the sign the Athletic Boosters’ Club hopes to erect in front of the high school. The board approved the design. “Oh, how nice, it’s beautiful,” Chairman Beverly Massie said. The board approved the design for the sign. Assistant Superintendent Mary Ann Biggs showed the plan for a revised system for evaluating teach ers. She said in the past the evaluation has been based almost entirely on classroom observation. She said the observations will continue, but working in a committee expectations for everyone had been Ideveloped that include demonstrating positive characteristics such as enthusiasm, friendliness and patience, effectively communicating with students, peers and parents, and providing a “positive instructional environment.” Mrs. Biggs said evaluation would consist of a supervisor meeting with teachers to discuss these characteristics, classroom observation and a growth plan. High school Principal Jack Raines presented further plans for block scheduling. Students indicated what classes they want to take next year, and a schedule was developed based on that. Teachers would teach six classes in two days, and students would be taking seven classes. He said there were not enough English teachers to cover all the classes, but few students had signed up for French, so the French teacher could cover some English classes. He also indicated there are too many students signed up for Spanish, and another teacher will be needed for that if Spanish IV is offered. Mr. Raines also asked for the art teacher to be at the high school for two periods each day. Superintendent David Gangel noted that enrollment has slipped somewhat. There were 1,051 students enrolled at the end of September, 1,049 at the end of October, and 1,037 at the end of November. PICCADILLY LTD. &*... MrM* Swiss Crystal 80 MAIN STREET WARRENTON 347-5300 Y With warm and friendly wishes for a Merry BUICK® The New Symbol For Quality In America Christmas and a y Dick C. Weaver & Son, Inc. WE WORK FOR 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION 515 N. MAIN ST. 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-Eappatjannocb - Established 1877 An Independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL Publisher JOHN T. TOLER Executive Vice President BARBARA C. WAYLAND General Manager LOU HATTER Executive Editor SHARON KILPATRICK Editor ANN BROWN Account Executive CINDY MAHAN, Staff Writer and Photographer To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock $24 a year elsewhere in the United States Back Copies: Recent 2 months, 50 cents — Older copies to 1960, $5 (as available) Office: Rappahannock News Building, Washington, Va. 22747-0059 Telephone (540) 675-3338 Fax: (540) 675-3088 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday Member, Audit Bureau of Circulation The Audit ‘ Bureau WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1995 I For Unto You And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all the world went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be taxed with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. ' And so it was that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her first bom son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And Lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were so afraid. X And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, 1 bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. * “For unto you is bom this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. “And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” Z And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men.” • And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them irtto heaven, the shepherds said one to another, “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” And they came with haste and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:1-16 Christmas Giving Many seem to think that having tapped into taxpay er funds for operating costs, the county’s fire departments need less support. That is not really true. Most departments have a backlog of needs, and the operating funds will cover only a fraction of them. Of even greater importance is the need for manpower. Response times are slipping because there are not enough members to make calls, especially during the day. Here’s hoping some of our readers make New Year’s resolutions to join their local fire and rescue squads. This is also the season for remembering the many other organizations that depend on support from the community. The schools are seeking funds for programs to expand opportunities for children and for computer software. The Child Care and Learning Center is seeking funds to establish an endowment fund to pay for scholarships in the face of decreasing grant monies. Much of Rappahannock County runs on volunteer labor and volunteer contributions. Support the cause of your choice this Christmas. Supporters Thanked f To the Editor: The Extension Homemaker Quilters of Rappahannock County wish to thank the many persons who purchased raffle tickets for our “Cottage in the Snow” quilt. We are glad to be able to give the proceeds as a scholarship for a Rappahannock County High School graduate. The quilt was won by Mrs. Doris Spaulding, a former resident of the County now living in Columbia, SC. BETTY SMITH Member Extension yomemaker Quilters Washington Blood Donors Thanked To the Editor: On behalf of the Association for Family and Community Education (Rappahannock Extension Homemakers) we would like to thank the Rappahannock Community for supporting the Red Cross Bloodmobile we sponsored at the Flint Hill Fire Hall on Nov. 29 Even though the weather was not the best, we had a number of our regular supporters come out, and we, and the American Red Cross, certainly appreciate that. Please watch for notices of our next Bloodmobile in Mav, 1996. MARIE RF.1DEL MARIE DAVIS Bloodmobile Coordinators Budget Balance Important To the Editor: Washington rhetoric frequently overshadows the substance as Congress, the media and interest groups each try to portray differing angles and idiosyncrasies of a particular issue. Today, our federal government is engaged in heated debate about one of the most critical issues facing our nation — the achievement of a balanced budget. And once again, the rhetoric has dwarfed the fact that a balanced budget is absolutely paramount to protect the future of our nation and its coming generations. One might wonder how our * nation got into such fiscal disarray. The concept is simple — a deficit occurs when spending exceeds earnings. Most American individuals and businesses understand this principle and its grave consequences. We make hard decisions based on need and available resources in order to maintain a proper balance between income and expenditures. Unfortunately, our federal government has ignored this simple principle. Our elected officials have opted to provide increased benefits to more and more people — without the resources to do so. Over the past few decades, our government has followed a course of continuous borrowing in order to deliver these promised benefits. And now our nation faces a debt approaching $5 trillion dollars. This figure is almost inconceivable. To put it in perspective, consider that upon birth each American child is immediately saddled with $18,000 in debt. During the course of a lifetime, each of these newborn children will pay an estimated $187,000 in taxes to pay the interest on the debt alone. In 1995, our nation will spend more on debt interest, $235 billion, than it spends on education, training, energy, public works, NASA and basic social services combined. i ne oenems oi acmeving a uaianced budget are innumerable. The Congressional Budget Office predicts that interest rates will drop between 1 percent and 2 percent if our federal government achieves a balanced budget. Every American citizen who uses a credit card, finances a car, receives a college loan or mortgages a home would certainly benefit from lower interest rates. Lower interest rates also allow American businesses to invest in equipment, technology and expansion — which all translate into the creation of additional jobs. The Joint Economic Committee estimates that a 2 percent interest rate decline would result in the creation of over four million jobs within 10 years. This Committee further estimates that per capita income would jump 16 percent during the same time period. In order to stop the current collision course, our nation must commit itself to achieving a balanced federal budget. As the heated debate in Washington indicates, the choices that must be made to achieve this goal are Our Rappahannock Heritage Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan The three churches in the United Methodist Charge put on their Living Nativity at Stephen and Kerri Wagner’s red shed near the library last Saturday. not easy. But the choices are shared sacrifices that must be made to protect the future of our children and grandchildren. Congress and the Administration should be applauded for addressing this most vital issue and encouraged to make meaningful reforms to reduce federal spending and set an eminent course for a balanced budget. The time to make the choices and sacrifices is now — our nation cannot afford to wait. JOHN A. NOLDE, JR Richmond Criminal's Tears To the Editor: I read with disgust the “heart wrenching”,letter to the editor in last week’s News. Mr. Sisk should have taken into consideration the feelings of his children before he committed such an atrocious act. Mr. Fletcher didn’t have children, but he left his parents, brothers, sisters etc., all of which make up his family. They’re surviving without ever seeing their loved one again. Surely, just being alive to see one’s children has to be better than never being able td see them again. WAYNE F. BALDWIN Madison Missing A Loved One To the Editor: I have been in jail. I have family members who have been in jail and prison. My baby brother is in prison right now and has been for over eight years. So I know exactly how it feels. I was in jail on Saturday when Roy Wayne Sisk’s family came to visit. Frankly, he didn’t look all that unhappy. So what about Ernie’s family. Sure they can visit his grave and talk to that. They can look up to the Heavens and talk to Ernie, but they will never be able to laugh and talk with Ernie again. They can never have children from Ernie. They can never spend another Christmas with Ernie. If his children meant that much to Mr. Sisk, then why didn’t he just leave Ernie alone? Ernie said he didn’t want to fight. He said that he knew Roy Wayne Sisk could beat him, but Mr. Sisk went ahead anyway. So as I see it Roy Wayne Sisk made his bed, so now he has to lie in it BONITA GATEWOOD Sperryville Yes, Virginia To the Editor: I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, It’s so. Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? VIRGINIA O’HANLON New York Virginia, your little friends are WTong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as surely as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment except in sense and sight.The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither men nor chil dren can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on your lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they’re not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men who ever lived, could tear apart. . Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain to reveal the beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all the world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay ten thousand times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. From an editorial in the New York Sun Sept. 21, 1897 fjhRistmas BLessmgs From Hie Staff of The Eappafjannocfe Arthur W. Arundel Publisher Arm Brown Sharon Kilpatrick Cindy Mahan Melody Settle John T. Toler David Smith Wanda Snead Barbara C. Wayland Our Correspondents and Production Staff

Looking for Something? Rappahannock News Statt Photo by Cindy Mahan Basketball players jostle, struggling to position themselves to recover a rebound during a game earlier this season. T WCDS Places Second in Tournament The Wakefield Country Day School boys’ basketball team came in second in the Massanutten Military Academy’s holiday tournament last Thursday and Friday. In the first round WCD5> defeated Mt. Carmel Christian 72 to 48, and MMA defeated Wakefield School (Marshall). In the WCDS game the Owls Winter Cancels Sports Events ‘.'.problems with winter scheduling ' beginning to plague I Rappahannock County High School’s sports. The boys’ basketball teams lost Friday at Brentsville. Assistant principal Mike Tupper reported that the varsity played a good game and went into halftime with the score almost even, but the second half brought a Brentsville victory. The JV also lost. Tuesday’s scheduled home game with Stonewall Jackson is expected to be rescheduled for a date after the New Year. The volleyball teams are scheduled to have home matches with Manassas Park Thursday, starting at 7 p.m. The next scheduled home basketball games are with Page County Wednesday, Jan. 3. were led by Chris Johnson with 22 points and 10 rebounds. David Brandt had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Andrew Nilan had 12 points and 9 rebounds. Tim Burke had 14 points. In the championship game WCDS fell to MMA 37 to 30. According to Coach Jim Harris 17 turnovers plagued the team. “WCDS wasn’t able tocontrol the game offensively against their tough zone,” he said The Owls were paced by Andrew Nilan with 11 points and 6 rebounds and Tim Burke with 10 points and 4 rebounds. In the consolation game Mt. Carmel defeated Wakefield (Marshall). WCDS basketball teams picked up additional victories in the Delaney Athletic Conference last Tuesday evening with wins over the Massanutten Military Academy. untam Company A Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Tear We thank you for your kindness and suppport throughout the Tear. We’ve enjoyed serving you and look forward to seeing you soon. THE FAITH MOUNTAIN COMPANY CHERI and MARTIN WOODARD OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 10 AM TO 4 PM We will be closed December 25 and January 1. 540-987-8547 Special Thanks to our Wonderful Staff for a Great Year: Craig Alexander Dean Atkins Michelle Atkins Peggy Atkins Kim Baader Susan Baldonado Edie Bedortha Joyce Bennett Jane Bowling-Wilson Margaret Bright Terry Bright Jean Brown Roger Brown Sherri Burfield Stacy Buder Mary Bywaters Dot Campbell Ros Capriotti Geraldine Chaffee Patsy Chapman Carolyn Childrey Helen Clatterbuck Donald Cline Mary Corbin Judy Cornwell Brian Dodson Dawn Dodson Greg Dodson Jean Dodson Margaret Dunn Tina Dunn Tammy Dwyer Jim Eastham Denise Edwards Christie Estep Betty Foster Shannon Freeman Peggy GaUihugh Rhonda Galusha Skip Giles Maybelle Gilkey Diane Glasure Barbara Gore Amy Harless Gwen Harrington Jennifer Harrington Becky Haught Nancy Horton Amy Jenkins Angie Jenkins Charlotte Jenkins Connie Jenkins James Jenkins Rhonda Jenkins Sharon Jenkins Marie Jordan Michelle Kaye Debbie Knick Melanie Kopjanski Gil Lane Holly Lanigan Frances Lawrence Eunice Lewis Takesha Macon Heidi Maeyer Barbara Miller Cris Mitchell Erica Owen Bonnie Parker Maggi Pearcy Janet Peregory Barbara Perlik Cristol Porter Lori Precht Betty Pullen Lori Pullen Joyce Ralls Melissa Ramey Stacy Ricketts Shelly Robinson Susan Rose Holly Sadlon Cindy Sanders Lynn Setde Margaret Settle Ann-Rodman Shook Margie Southard Peggy Stephenson Lisa Swaim Craig Taylor Mary Turner Betty Walter Shannon Walter Holly Welch Joanne Welch Natasha White Angie Williams Jennifer Williams David Wilson Lisa Wines Shelly Winters Pat Wood Tony Woodard Carolyn Yowell In that game the boys team prevailed 38 to 31. David Brandt had 15 points and 7 rebounds, while Chris Johnson had 7 points and 15 rebounds. The girls’ team won 43 to 24 in what was a return of girls’ basketball to Massanutten after 10 years without a team. Kay Hickson led WCDS scoring with 17 points. The WCDS girls’ basketball team earlier picked up a victory over Shenandoah Valley ^ Christian Academy in overtime while the boys’ team lost. Both teams lost to Fredericksburg Christian Academy. Steeplechase Races Begin at Casanova As the first “Point-to-Point” of the Virginia Steeplechase Season each year, Casanova leads the way to exciting Steeplechase Racing. The Southeast Tourism Society has once again selected the Casanova Hunt Point-to-Point as one of the Southeast’s top 20 events in the first quarter of 1996. The Casanova Hunt, sponsors of the races, are proud to have been selected for this honor by the society. This represents a selection from events over a 9 state area, and continues to recognize steeplechase racing as the fastest growing spectator sport in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Along with the great racing there is the fun of the “Tailgate Party competition.” Spectators may enter their picnics into a contest of good natured judging. This event is based on the fun, food and original party settings you will only see at these races. The prize? A ribbon, and knowledge that the funds raised, along with part of the program sales funds, are donated to the Fauquier County SPCA. Racing starts at noon, Saturday, Feb. 24 at Mount Sterling Farm, three miles east of Route 29 on Route 605, Warrenton, Virginia. Nine races over hurdles, timber, and on the flat guarantee a good time for everyone. General Admission is $5 at the gate, children 12 years of age are free. Pack a picnic, join the fun. PICCADILLY LTD 3L... M English Teapots And Tea Cozies. And Tea Strainers. And Tea Infusers. And Tea. 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Warm wishes and congratulations to our devoted staff on becoming the only inn in America’s history to receive five stars and five diamonds again for 1996.

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While the Republicans managed to pick up a couple of seats in the November election and win a 20-20 tie in the Senate, the Democrats, technically continue in control because Lt. Gov. Donald Beyer Jr. (D) can vote to break ties. Thus, the Democrats were able to elect a majority leader -— Dick Saslaw, the veteran and combative senator from the Springfield area. “I’ve seen him emerge as a highly aggressive, effective leader,” said Bonnie DiGiosia, Sen. Saslaw’s legislative aide. “He has the ability to forge ahead and get things done.” When Democrats want to go on the offensive against the Republicans, they often turn to Sen. Saslaw, who can coin razor-edged one-liners on the spot. Sen. Saslaw, the chief sponsor of more than 200 bills during his legislative career, serves on four committees: Education and Health, which this year he will chair, Transportation, Commerce and Labor, and Courts of Justice. Sien. Saslaw is the first nonlawyer to be elected to the Courts of Justice Committee in the 200 year history of the General Assembly. In response to how much additional time would be required as majority leader, Sen. Sdslaw would only say: “A lot.” Sen. Saslaw, 55, who was bom in Washington D.C., has lived in Northern Virginia for 30 years. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, where he received a degree in economics. He owns a small business in Fairfax County. His wife, Eleanor, is the director of guidance at West Springfield High School. His daughter, Jennifer, 19, is a sophomore at the University of Virginia. As majority leader of the Senate, Saslaw succeeds Hunter Andrews (Dlst), who was defeated in November in his bid for a ninth consecutive term. Sen. Andrews had served as majority leader since 1980. Native American Art Class To Be Offered at Lord Fairfax Native American'Art will be offered Spring Semester at Lord Fairfax Community College This hands-on art course will include the basics of Native American art and will cover the histprical significance of specific art types. Students will learn the art of beadwork, traditional pottery, parfleche (art form | THE BOOKWORM New Books Cards & Gifts 1146 N. Main St., Culpeper (540) 829-6209 Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 1-5 /^CHRISTMAS Happy Holidays to all our special friends. BEN VENUE MARKET Dot, Wayne, June, Juanita, Jenn and Suzanne 675-1444 In Memory of My Son, Husband, Father, Brother & Grandfather Bobby Hawkins The days and nights are lonely As Christmas again draws near Absent from the family home Is one we loved so dear. They say time makes it better But, no that isn’t true. The longer you are gone The more I miss you. When we all get together On this Christmas Day, I'll ask Cod up in Heaven To take our love your way. Your spirits will be with us As I say a silent prayer Some day to be together again In Cod's heavenly home up there. Rest in peace. Love forever, i Mom & Family , * -.. « used by Native Americans for making hide pouches, suitcases, shields), featherwork, jewelry, weaving, birchbark and other expressions of art. This is a non-credit course and will be offered on Monday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. beginning January 8. Course instructor will be Nellie Atkins. Ms. Atkins received her master’s degree from the University of Montana in Native American Studies/Native American Traditional Art. FAUQUIER LIVESTOCK fl INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE FAT CATTLE 1" Tues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on the 2,‘° Tuesday of each month, we will have a State Graded Feeder Cattle Sale Consignments Welcome. For Further Information call 364-1566 1 mile east of Marshall on Rt. 55 Oder Sample Rappahannock News staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Brian Ross of Mountainside Market gave out samples of Mt. Vernon Cidery’s hard cider last weekend. L J Area Red Gross Chapter Needs Funds Right Now By FRANCES BISHOPP Times Newspapers Staff Writer * The Fauquier-Rappahannock Chapter of the American Red Cross is in need of money and, said chapter president Pam Smith, unless donations are received soon, the chapter faces the real possibility of closing its Warrenton office in January . Running on a budget of $5,000 to $6,0000 a year, the unit, which distributes money to victrmswhose homes have burned down, isclose to depleting its coffers. “We have had six fires since September,” Mrs. Smith said. “Normally we have about $5,000 to $6,000 of disasters which run from October to February. This year, we have already exceeded our $6,000 budget.” “There have been three fires just in December,” she said. “ We also aided when the floods came to Madison and Rappahannock counties last summer.” In Rappahannock County, the chapter provided emergency relief to Virginia Fletcher and her family. Their home outside Washington, was destroyed by the flood-swollen Rush River, and the Red Cross provided emergency shelter in a local motel. The chapter in Fauquier, said Ms. Smith, steps in when a family needs emergency assistance following a disaster, like a house fire, and helps them get established in a new setting. Sometimes it might mean paying a first-month’s rent or finding a place for the family to live. If all the family’s possessions have been lost in the fire, individual family members are given money for clothes, medication, glasses and hearing aids if needed, as well as food. Sometimes, said Ms. Smith, various organizations in the community pull together to help a burned-out family. Several weeks ago a family of five was burned out and lost everything. The chapter, with the help of Boots Ritchie, former owner of Fauquier Grain and one of the organizers of the local charity People Helping People, has found them a place to live and will move them in before Christmas. Ms. Smith, who took the parttime manager’s position in October, said the organization is also in need of volunteers, “We need volunteers in almost any field: health and safety, disaster services, service to military families, to mention some, as well as office help,” said Ms. Smith. “We provide a service that is necessary and if we didn’t, it would fall on the churches,” she said. Anyone interested in sending a tax-deductible donation to the Fauquier-Rappahannock chapter of the American Red Cross should send a check to 53 South Third St. Warrenton, Va 22186. For more information, call 349-2516. Zindel Named To Board Butch Zindel of The Buyer’s Agency Inc is one of the 1996 directors of the Greater Piedmont Area Association of Realtors. The directors and officers of the association were installed at the Culpeper Holiday inn on Dec. 1. The officers and other directors are from other counties in the Piedmont area. ,„*t»»r,,n£ For The HOLIDAYS! Washington Dulles International Airport i announces New Economy Parking Park all day in the Blue and Green Economy lots at Dulles Airport for just $5 Dulles offers frequent shuttle bus service from the Economy Lots to and from the terminal. We offer jump start service, especially helpful during winter months. Just contact the parking booth attendant for assistance. from the metropolitan Washington Airports Authority - Building Today to Serve You Better Tomorrow For Dulles Parking Information, please call (703) 661-5746

Panther Pause By Becky CAlleqos 'Tis the Season ( The halls were decked out as the festive season got underway at RCHS. Clubs were busy spreading the Christmas cheer. From gift exchanges to food drives, many students were actively involved. The Christmas season began as the SC A sponsored a door decorating contest with ice cream for the winning class as the prize. On Thursday, Dec. 21st, the SC A held its annual winter assembly. This year’s program included a choir selection, a skit put on by the SCA representatives, a word from the foreign exchange students, yet another creative staff performance, and a Special appearance by Mr. Glasker as the fin^Je. The Environmental Club has placed large, decorated boxes for pet food and provisions in the commons area of the high school and also in local Stores. These donations are to be given to the animal shelter along with a mone- • tary gift to RAWL. The Bible Club has planned a caroling troupe for the 21st. They have also joined the NHS in adopting two families from social services. Members will be providing the families with a dinner and gifts. The band is scheduled to make ajdebut in their brand new uniforms Wednesday morning, weather permitting. They will join with the elementary school in providing a choral concert. They also sold friiit for the holidays which was a great success. The FBLA held a party for its members. They also exchanged gifts with one another. For now things are a bit chaotic, no thanks to the weather. However, everything is on track for a joyful close before winter break. Babies Need SS Numbers By BRUCE A. HUNDLEY Social Security Branch Manager If you have a baby who was bom in 1995, you should know that in order to claim your baby as a tax deduction for 1995 when you file your tax return in 1996, the child must have a Social Security number. “Prior to tax year 1995, children listed as dependents on tax returns who were under age one were not required to have a number,” explains Bruce A. Hundley, manager of the Culpeper Social Security office. “Now a new law requires that all dependents, regardless of age, have a Social Security number beginning with tax year 1995.” However, there is an exception: for children born in November or , December of 1995 or in December of J"!996; the parents have until the following year to get a Social Security number, he said. If the return does not include the correct Social Security numbers, IRS must have the correct information before issuing a refund. To avoid any possible delays in their refunds, taxpayers are urged to make sure the name and Social Security number of the taxpayer, a spouse and any dependents listed on the return agree with the name and number shown on each individual’s Social Security card. If you didn’t apply for the Social Security number at the hospital when your child was bom, then you can get one from Social Security. Call Social Security’s toll-free number, (800) 772-1213, which is available 24 hours a day, or contact the Social Security office in your area. You will have to fill out an application for a Social Security card and present the baby’s original, birth certificate. You will also be asked for proof of the baby’s identity. Once you fill out the application and submit the documents needed to Social Security, you should receive the baby’s card in about two weeks. So, save yourself a last minute rush next year at tax time. Apply for your baby’s Social Security number now. You will not have to pay, anything to get a number for your'oaby. noLiDHys 'Tis the season to trim trees, sing carols. Old Town Sperryville 540-987-9106 Happy Holidays from Gregg and Cindy Gillies at THE APPETITE REPAIR SHOP Thanks for the privilege of serving you, our valued customers. Special thanks to local merchants for sending us their clients. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated. 700, 800, 900 Calls Can Be Very Costly Let the caller beware. Sprint/Centel-Virginia is warning telephone users about calls that may cost a lot more than expected. Callers who fail td understand or are misled about the true cost of services using “900,” “700” and even “800” numbers may be surprised by large telephone bills. Companies lease these numbers from telephone companies in order to provide entertainment and information services. Sprint/Centel receives only a small charge per-minute from any service provider it carries, and does not share in any excessive profits. “We want people to understand how much these services charge,” said Kim Brooks, Sprint/Centel’s communications coordinator. “Then, they can take steps to manage their use of these telephone services.” Services that use “900” numbers are the most widely known of those that can lead to high telephone bills. Offering features ranging from sports information to explicit pornography, these services urge people to call long-distance numbers that begin with “900,” usually charging $2 to $5 for each minute that the caller is on-line. some services are beginning to use “700” numbers. Callers who dial a service’s number are asked to accept a PIN (personal identification number) in order to set up an account. “Although use of ‘700’ numbers for pay-call information and entertainment lines is relatively new, complaints have already surfaced,” Ms. Brooks said. “There have been instances of enormous charges tied to ‘700’ number services.” Callers even need to be cautious of “800” numbers, which have traditionally been toll-free. Most are still free, but some are now pay-call services in disguise. WCDS Pupils Win Writing Awards WCDS students participated in the Holiday Writing Contest sponsored by the Samuels Public Library and the Royal Oak Bookshop. Benjamin Luke won first place and Taylor Miller won second place among first graders. Christina Luke won second place for fifth graders. Andrew Inglis won first place among tenth graders. I "J ■mrrrrra Potential customers are attracted by an advertisement of an “800" number. When the number is dialed, the call is sometimes switched to a “900” service. Such switching is illegal. Legally, customers can be charged for “800” pay-call services on their phone bills only if they have previously agreed to subscribe to the service. However, some “800” services will issue a PIN to a caller, claiming that customer acceptance of the PIN is presubscription. “Be sure you understand a agree to the service’s terrtis and charges before accepting a PIN,” Ms. Brooks said. “If you haven’t presubscribed to the service, they should bill you only by credit card.” Customers should also be aware that telephone numbers with a “011 ” prefix are for international calls. Service providers using such a number often operate in countries whose long-distance carriers charge high rates and split the revenues with the service providers. Sprint/Centel does not endorse any pay-call service that operates.illegally or deceptively. Telecommunications equipment cannot distinguish legitimate services from dishonest ones. “We do our best to screen out the dishonest and illegal businesses," Ms. Brooks said. “Those services have a negative impact on legitimate phone services. “Caution by customers in the bes safeguard to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to unexpected charges.” She offered these tips: • Make'sure all users of your telephone — especially children — understand the pay-call services and their charges. Children should get permission from a parent or other adult guardian before calling any of the numbers. • You can obtain service that will not allow calls to be made to “900” or “800” numbers on your telephone. • Scrutinize telephone bills for unexpected charges. Some pay-call service numbers may be disguised as direct-dialed, calling card or other types of calls. Billing statements have instructions for questioning charges. • If you use a pay-call service with an “800” number, you are entitled to get the service’s name, address, rates and complaint resolution procedure. • If offered a PIN —which can help protect you account: with the service — ask if accepting the PIN constitutes a presubscription agreement. ? JT.m. JT 1 JJE m -v PICCADILLY LTD Sk... Clocks Large, Small, Wood, Floral, Brass, China, Travel, Enamel 80 MAIN STREET WARRENTON 347-5300 - r; * + ■/ c «lT , Season's best to each and every one. It is always a pleasure to serve you. Rappahannock Farmers Co-op Sperryville, Virginia • 703-987-8555 Saturday, December 23rd -7 a.m. to 12 Noon Monday, December 25th - Closed — 4-H at Work Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Sharon Kilpatnck Cloverbuds Ben Pendleton and Devon Day hang food for the birds on the town Christmas tree. Honor Roll Announced Wakefield Country Day School is proud to announce that the following Rappahannock County students qualified for the honors list at the end of the first school term: Grade 1 - second honors, Kate Kevis; first honors, Benjamin Luke and Taylor Miller Grade 3 - second honors, Erin Zeamer; first honors, Mattie Nawrocki Grade 4 - second honors, Nate Martin; first honors, Sara Hathaway Grade 5 - first honors, Samuel Wood, Christina Luke and Alexander Purnell Grade 6 - second honors, Jessica Nawrocki; first honors, John Baumgardner, Elizabeth Williams and Casey Longyear Grade 7 - second honors, Britton Wood; first honors, Alexe VanBeuren, James Favareau and Ruth Purnell Grade 9 - second honors, Travis Williams; first honors, Jacob Konick Grade 10 - second honors, Nikki Rustic; first honors, Andrew Inglis* Grade 1 1 - first honors. Nick Konick. Dial Classifieds Direct: 1 (800) 852-4797 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! May tite joys of the Season be with you now— and all through the New Year. Those of us at Rappahannock National Bank want to say “Thank You” to our friends and neighbors for your support in 1995 of your locally owned, indpendent Community Bank. Rappahannock National Bank Washington, Virginia 22747 540-675-3519

► Budget From Page A-1 “The budget relies to a troubling degree on one-time revenues,” Sen. Andrews told the committees. “My biggest concern is that it will drain our resources more than increase our economic vitality.” Education Tops Priorities In contrast to budget amendments Allen presented last year, this budget blueprint js dominated by significant increases for public education, new computers for schools and college faculty pay raises. A key provision of the governor’s budget calls for the state’s investment in education to be coupled with student accountability . Gov. Allen wants to implement higher academic standards fn the basic subjects and develop a biennial .testing program based on these standards, commonly known as the Standards of Learning] “While there is much positive that can be said about our Virginia Schools, we cannot say there is tangible, measurable evidence of progress,” he said. Gov. Allen recommended increasing elementary and secondary education funding by $462 million to fund the state’s Standards of Quality maindates and to help reduce class crowding. For higher education, Gov. Allen granted a $137.8 million increase in operating funds. In addition, he dedicated another $209 million in savings from college restructuring efforts to be reinvested in those institutions. He also provided relief to universities to Continue the cap on student tuition. “This is an education budget,” said Robert Lauterberg, director of the Virginia Department of Planning and Budget who discussed the budget at a special briefing late last week. “The governor wanted to make sure a lion’s share of additional spending went to education” More than $159 million offered to colleges and universities comes in the form of an endowment from Trigon (Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Virginia) as the nonprofit insurer converts to a public stock company. “I was very encouraged that at least the governor understands how important education is, but I still have concerns,” Lt. Gov. Don Beyer said after Gov. Allen’s speech. “He’s made a commitment, not a bold commitment.” Moreover, college administrators voiced concerns that the budget ignores many of the $450 million in requests they made earlier this year. Lottery Funds for Localities The governor also reintroduced his proposal to return lottery proceeds to localities. The first installment, in the form of a $15 million flexible block grant, would be earmarked for local education — to reduce class size, pay for school construction, increase teacher pay or enhance school safety, and would be disbursed in 1998. Eventually, all profits would be returned — a program the legislature rejected last winter and one that faces daunting odds at the upcoming session. Juvenile Justice Reform Gov. Allen’s public-safety initiatives include funding boot camps, wilderness work camps and implementing “military-school style discipline” throughout the juvenile corrections system. Allocated funds also would be used to incarcerate juvenile murderers, rapists and armed robbers ages 14 and older in state prisons. Some money is expected to be recouped by requiring parents of juvenile offenders to pay a portion of the cost of corrections. ► WSA From Page A-l more and more to operate the plant which means that system maintenance is falling further behind. “In the best case nothing goes wrong,” she said. “Then 1 am busy the whole eight hours. That’s fine; I like to be busy. But there’s things that come up. There’s just so many things that need to be done and not enough people to do the job right.” WSA members asked her if she could serve as program manager for the project with the full-time help. She said she believed she could, but she had come requesting the extra help without knowing of the need for a program manager. She said she felt they could charge the schools and town more to help pay for the increase in staff costs. WSA members felt they could not add to staff costs without increasing rates, and they agreed to look at that when they prepare the Christmas Wreaths mm Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan Frances Russell and Helen Bridges make wreaths for the garden club sale. budget for next year. Member Daniel Keyser agreed to be the program manager for one month. Ms. Chabot said the plant had had problems with receiving effluent from the cidery. She said she had tested the tank at the cidery and at a nearby residence. The cider)' effluent was low in amonia but very high in BOD (biological oxygen demand). She said the household tank had a BOD count of 350, while the cidery tank tested at 5,800 for BOD. “That will kill the tank,” she said. “This plant is only designed for a BOD of 150 to 200.” Member Carson Johnson made a motion to install a valve and meter to limit inflow into the plant to 55,000 gallons a day. He said he did not believe installing the surge basin would end the problem. “It’s like mopping the floor without turning off the faucet,” he said. Ms. Chabot said she had tried to limit the flow at the plant aftd “all the lights in town went on.” Lights come on when tanks need to pump and can not, usually because the pump is not working. “I wouldn’t be comfortable with doing that,” she said. Mr. Orr said thejState Water Control Board would probably not approve such a plan. “The way T understand it is the State Water Control Board has said there is a problem, and they have said in the consent order ‘fix the problem.’ ...The stuff has to go somewhere. If they have to choose between having it go partially treated at the treatment plant or having it go raw in the streets and houses, they will go with partially treated at the plant every time.” Mr. Johnson said a tank that is working properly should be able to go for several days without pumping, as his has. He said the only places where sewage will back up will be at homes or businesses where the tanks are not tight and additional water enters the system. That would enable the WSA to locate where those places are. He said this would stop the problem of heavy flows siphoning all the tanks in the system, but his motion died or lack of a second. WSA members decided to have an additional meeting this month. Ms. Chabot agreed to try to have information supporting her request for additional personnel at that meeting. J ► Council From Page A-l years for a new computer. The council approved the lease of a new copy machine not to exceed $150 a month. Changes to the town’s budget will be advertised and discussed at the January meeting. The problem of overdue water bills was discussed. Six of the bills are the most serious, totalling between $1,000 and $1,200. Ms. Van Dort said that most of the bills show a water usage way above the minimum amount and that the people may have leaks. Mayor Willis suggested sending a letter to work out a payment arrangement,'and said he would send out a letter after the first of the year to contact the people who have seriously overdue bills. The next meeting of the Town Futures Committee will be with the Washington Business Council at the Town Hall on Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. ► Katzen From Page A-l “mating dances” with both parties trying to woo members of the other party to break the tie, the state senate remains split 20-20. Although Democratic Lt. Gov. Donald Beyer can vote to break a tie, he cannot do so on the budget bill or on judicial appointments. Del. Katzen said he hopes Democratic Party members will agree to Republican suggestions that committee chairmanships in the state Senate be shared or split and that more Republicans be appointed to the committees in the senate. In the House of Delegates, where Democrats continue to enjoy a 52 to 47 edge, Del. Katzen said he hopes for a less partisan session than last year. “I hope this time, even though there are differences of opinion, the positions of each party will be heard by the other, honest debate allowed and views aired.” He said he will continue to work on the contract adopted by Republicans in preparation for the election. This program includes returning lottery funds to the localities, promoting “safe streets” in the form of a new medium security prison and boot camps for juvenile offenders, higher funding for education, efficiency in state government, a bill requiring parental notification before a minor can have an abortion, continued support for the welfare reform process and selection of judges where members of both parties can have an opportunity to interview them in a public meeting. Del. Katzen said he will also be submitting a bill at the request of Peter Kramer to make language in legislation involving garnishing a portion of an employee’s wages “understandable for employers.” He will also continue to push for “full funding” of $5 million over two years for buildings at the Warrenton campus of Lord Fairfax Community College at Coral Farm. He will also support “necessary funding” for the extension service. Del. Katzen said he will be patroning and co-patroning several other bills including one to require the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools, one to allow foreign service officers stationed oversees to vote in state elections and “better regulations on inspections of swimming pools” after a tragic incident in Fauquier County over the summer. "On Ponder,/ Santa travels the world to bring you a holiday filled with good will. B&B SERVICE CENTER Route 211 West Sperryville, VA jWAPfl^ 987-8686 Mafceh NAM BRAND new! Real Estate Eileen M. Day REALTOR TRADE UP NOW! Those homeowners who desire to trade up to a more expensive home are making a big economic mistake by waiting until the price of their present, smaller home goes up. Every day they wait will cost them more and more dollars. There has never been a more favorable time to trade up. It's strictly mathematics of the marketplace. Suppose that prices in your area have fallen 5% in the past year. Yfour present home could have sold last year for $140,000 (example only). Today, you will have to sell for $133,000, yielding you $7,000 less than you planned. However, the bigger home (that you plan to buy), priced at $300,000 a year ago might now sell for $285,000, giving you a $15,000 discount on the new property. The trade-up advantage could even be more substantial because in many soft market areas, prices on upper-end homes have lost more on a percentage basis-in some cases, double the decrease percentage wise. If there was ever a time to move up, that time is NOW I If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please stop in at EILEEN M. DAY, Realtor, the Clopton House, Washington, Va., 22747. Phone 675-3033, We're here to help. — f*' V . ttoUlty To our good friends! We hope your Holidays are filled with love and joy. Pullen's Electrical and Plumbing Washington, VA 540-675-3249 #1 CHRISTMAS Happy Holidays to all our special friends. HACKLEY'S STORE In the heart of downtown Amissville. 937-5373 tr p aiielery (BpiPif A time of giving and sharing. Thanks. T.G. Taylor Construction, LLC. Sperryville, VA 540-987-8043 AftRRT (HRifflaf Coming your way with thanks and good wishes on the road ahead. Best wishes. BALDWIN’S WEST END SERVICE • Mechanic on duty • Auto Parts • Wrecker—24 Hours • AAA Andy & Danny Baldwin A special thanks to all of our customers at this Aum holiday season! P*Route 211 . 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• Community News • Obituaries • Real Estate • Classifieds Rappahannock News WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1995 1st Graders Experience International Customs Children Impressed With Beach Celebration By CINDY MAHAN Rappahannock News StafF Writer During December, first graders at RCES have been learning a lot about how Christmas is celebrated in other countries. First grade teacher Carey Brogan said that the program has taught the students in many areas, including language arts, math, geography, social studies and science. For example, she said, they have found short vowel sounds in the names of each country, and they Jjave written and illustrated stories about Christmas in the U.S. Mrs. Brogan said, “The students located each country on a map, globe or in an atlas. Then they identified characteristics of the people and their traditions in each country.” In science, they studied the differences between deciduous and coniferous trees, and learned that people in the Kenji Ivvasa from Japan teaches Christopher Bright and his class how to make an origami swan. r Philippines decorate tree branches instead of a whole tree. Mrs. Brogan's class decorated a branch, Philippine style, in their classroom. It is decorated with baggies filled with colored water, buttons strung on necklaces, paper ornaments and tissue ornaments. The eight exchange students in the county visited the first graders last Wednesday to tell the children about their countries and how they spend Christmas. Brenda Swinkels, from Bruegel, Holland, explained that in her country they have St. Nicholas instead of Santa Claus. She demonstrated how St. Nii holas looks by dressing up one of the students with a red cape, white beard and a crown. The kids got a real laugh out of that one. Anika Stegeman, from Schoeningen. Germany, taught the children the German words to Oh Tannenbaum, which translates to Oh, Christmas Tree in English. She also had some help singing from Brenda. Kenji Iwasa of Ishiicho, Myozaigun, Japan, said that he is a Buddhist and that his family does not celebrate Christmas. He pulled out two pieces of paper, handed one to a child, and taught her and everyone how to make an origami swan. Tano Abero from Iacuarembo, Uruguay put on a skit about the three magic kings. He dressed up three of the children, outfitting them with gold crowns. L -J Santiago Mosquera of Columbia, Carlos Cerecer of Mexico, Rodrigo Huidobro of Brazil and Myrian Lathuille of France sing Feliz Navided with the class. i T Photo courtesy of James Russell The ‘Mike Russell Group' with Mike Russell \hown here in the center has been appearing at jazz clubs in England and Germany. Russell Wants To Bring Band Home Michael Russell, who grew up in Sperryville, took time off this fall from appearances with the “Mike Russell Group” for a surprise visit with his father James D. Russell at home. The group has performed in England. Poland, France and South Africa. The other members of the group arc Rheinhard Schubert, who plays bass guitar. Bob Fiscian, keyboardist, Zann Johnson, drums, and Paul Greishach. saxophone. Mr. Russell plays lead guitar and is the group’s vocalist. Mr. Schubert, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Greishach are Germans. Mr. Fiscian is from Madagascar. The group hopes to perform in the Washington, D.C. area this coming spring. . From Saint Jean de Sixt in France, Myriam Lathuille brought in several photographs from her home country to show to the children. She said that food is very important in France, and that everyone sits down together for the Christmas meal and ‘The students located each country on a map, globe or in an atlas. Then they identified characteristics of the people and their traditions in each country. ’ — Carey Brogan First grade teacher they open their presents on Christmas Eve. Carlos Cerecer of Culiacan. Mexico, Rodrigo Huidobro of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Santiago Mosquera of Popayan, Colombia, entertained the children by singing Feliz Navidad (Spanish for Merry Christmas), and had the children join in the fun. One of the students asked Rodrigo if it snows where he lives, and he told the kids that he goes to the beach on Christmas. That really impressed them. r Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Cindy Mahan Brenda Swinkels, an exchange student from Holland, dresses Jamie Hartman up as St. Nicholas. Making a 'Mocking Stock' Out of One Finicky Feline Writing about the mockingbird poses a real problem for me. I tend to go on and on, for there is much to intrigue about this aggressive and musically talented bundle of gray and white feathers. Mimus polyglottos is the bird’s Latin name; mimus meaning “mimic,” as one would guess. Polyglottos translates into “many tongues.” If we use the word tongues as it is used in the Bible, it means many languages, and surely the mockingbird has a multiplicity of voices with all the birds he can imitate. In imitating, Mimus is not limited to other birds, by the way. That, however, is another story. Besides possessing remarkable vocal talent, the mockingbird has another quality that even the most casual bird watcher has experienced. In guarding its winter food supply and protecting the nest and young, the mockingbird will attack anything — cats, dogs, horses, humans and other birds regardless of size. Once I saw a mockingbird attack a crow-sized pileated woodpecker with such fury that the big bird with a formidable bill literally fell to the ground. Assaults on large hawks are common, and Mimus has even been known to attack the great-homed owl, the “tiger of the air.” 1 just checked the spelling of “aggressive” in the dictionary and noted the definition: "... an unprovoked attack.” The object of a mockingbird’s attack may well feel that he or she has done nothing to incite the fury of the attacker. Mimus perceives otherwise, and that is what is important. Mockingbirds have long memories and nurse grudges forever, like an elephant. My experience with mockingbirds go back too many years to name. 1 grew up in a small town in central North Carolina. (1 do not apologize, by the way, for not being a born Virginian.) I am a southerner, and us transplants bring a unique level of loyalty and devotion to our adopted state. There is no difference between a mockingbird in Virginia and North Carolina. Mimus polyglottos was, until recently, a distinctly southern bird. I was probably about 10 years old when I was given a gray and white kitten. It was a male, and 1 The Virginia Naturalist */ \ By John Trott promptly named him Oliver Herlocker. 1 don’t recall the source tor Oliver, hut I had a second grade teacher named Miss Herlocker and 1 loved her dearly. Soon after Oliver's arrival my mother announced, "We ll have him worked on so he won’t run around.” A number of years were to go by before 1 figured that out. After being "worked on” Oliver grew fat and lazy. He spent his days eating and dozing in the sunshine in the summer and beside the wood stove, or on my bed, in the winter. Oliver had his own private entrance to the small, enclosed back porch; it was a small opening which caused some problems as Oliver became fatter and fatter. « Perhaps Oliver was not as lazy as 1 thought, for at some point in the spring of the last year of his long life, Oliver transgressed. He won the eternal enmity of the mockingbird that yearly proclaimed by song that our two acres were his own. Perhaps Oliver caught and devoured a fledgling Minins just out of the nest and yet unable to fly. Whatever the sin, the mockingbird scolded the cat whenever he ventured into the yard and attacked when Oliver was at his most vulnerable. Litter boxes were unknown in those days, and Oliver chose the soft earth of my mother’s vegetable garden in which he would "do his business,” Mimus observed this holedigging from a perch on the clothes line 20 yards away. When Oliver squatted the mockingbird descended and attacked, repeatedly striking him on his rump at the base of his tail. The cat would howl and make a run for the wheelbarrow. There he would crouch under cover with his injured tail curled around him, spitting at his tormentor. The mockingbird would prance around the wheelbarrow, hurling insults and daring Oliver to come out. If Oliver expressed his indignation by lashing his tail, the bird would grab its tip and inflict a painful twist. Eventually Oliver would dash up the back porch steps and aim for his private entrance to safety. During this run the mockingbird would dive and nip repeatedly. This went on all summer. Oliver would or could not abandon his favorite site for hole digging, and the mockingbird continued to watch and attack from the clothes line. Oliver grew thin and lethargic. He seemed to spend more and more time dozing on the back porch. On a warm day in October I found Oliver under a rose bush. He seemed asleep. He wasn’t. Oliver had died quietly under the protective thorns. Had Oliver just lived his appointed years and died of old age'? I am convinced there were other complications. The next April Mimits began serenading us day and night. A nest was built in the honeysuckle tangle behind the clothes line. Eggs hatched, and 1 was now the focus of attack. Cat lovers, 1 suspect, will not like this story. Birds are the love of my life, however. Besides, one cannot help but respect any creature, with or without feathers, that protects its young with such ferocity. I am sure that in the days before the domestic cat was introduced into the New World, Mimus polyglottos was fearlessly attacking any bobcat that dared to climb a tree in search of a meal of young mockingbirds. John Trott is a nationally recognized naturalist and teacher whose photographs of birds have been widely published. He lives in Flint Hill He invites reader comments and suggestions for future columns, and can be reached at P.O Box 515, Flint Hill. la. 22627.

Church £ Activities L __I Sunday: Wednesday: Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Gid Brown Bible Pastor: John K. Burke Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Youth and Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Service 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. Amissville Baptist Pastor: Rev. Thomas Everett Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Mission Groups 7 p.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. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Dec. 24 as follows: Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m.; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m.; and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. with communion. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sundays 10 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation 7:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday : Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Macedonia Baptist. Pastor: Rev. James A. Price Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Thursday: Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Intermin Pastor: Rev. David Small Office Open 9-1 (new day) Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 5:30 p.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Holy Eucharist 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist 5 p.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist 11 p.m. Wednesday: Midweek Bible Study and Holy Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Monday: Holy Eucharist 10 a m. (Christmas Day) Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Friday: Sunday: Tuesday: Sunday: Sunday: T Attend a Christmas Program I here are many wonderful Christmas programs throughout the county this year and we encourage you to select one or more and attend. Slate Mills Baptist Church The Slate Mills Baptist Church will observe the following events for Christmas. 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. Black Oak Regular Baptist Church The Black Oak Regular Baptist Church, located on Route 729 is planning their Christmas program for 7:30 p.fn. 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 Christmas Eve service will be held at Amissville Baptist Church at ,9:45 and 11 a.m. and also at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. All are welcome to attend. Washington Baptist Church Washington Baptist Church invites the community to share in a Christmas Eve communion service at the church at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Amissville United Methodist Church Amissville United Methodist ser vices on Christmas bve include a Jesus Birthday Party during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour. During the 11 a.m. service, there will be a flute duet and flute arrangement with the choir. A candlelight service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with flute accompaniment, scriptures, and carols. The community is invited to attend. Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church Reynolds Memorial Baptist Church will have a regular service on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. They will also have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 7 p.m. Sperryville United Methodist Church The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve candlelight communion service on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have Worship service at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Food Drive Underway in Amissville It's not too late to participate in the Christmas Food Drive for our community. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at Lombard)'s, Mayhugh’s, and Hackley's, as well as at the participating churches. Mail your cash donations for fruit and turkeys to either Dorothy Hackley, P. O. Box 75, Amissville, Va. 22002 or Nancy Nicholas, 500 Battle Mountain Road, Amissville, or drop by Hackley's Store. For more details call Dorothy Hackley 937-4822, Nancy Nicholas 937-4470, Charlie Priest 9*37-4072 or Jan Makela, 937-3464. By CATHY LOU SMITH 937-5024 Call today, Dec. 20, if you want to be considered for the Christmas Decorations contest and you live in the loc,al area. Call Ruritan Club Vice President Charlie Priest at 937-4072 or Club President Bill Segrest at 9374604. First prize is a ham, second prize a turkey, and third prize 40 pounds of oranges. Reminder, send in your nominations for the Citizen of the Year award by Feb. 5. Mail to Amissville Ruritan Club, care of Charles R; Mills, 4087 Waterford Road, Viewtown, Va. 22746. The Ruritans want to thank all those who donated items for the auction, purchased items, and volunteers, including Bill Payne, auctioneer. The Ruritans monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21 at Amissville Baptist. Amissville United Methodist services on Christmas Eve include a Jesus Birthday Party during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour. During the 11 a.m. service, there will be a flute duet and flute arrangement with the choir. A candlelight service will be held at 7:30 p.m. with flute accompaniment, scriptures, and carols. Amissville Baptist Will hold regular services at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Reminder, recycle all those bottles and cans during holiday parties. Have a happy holiday. Woodvilie News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Joel Daczewitz, Derek Daczewitz, Greg Daczewitz and Regina Mclnernv attended The Commissioning Ceremony for Phillip Daczewitz as Second Lieutenant in the Army reserve and graduation from Frostburg State University at Frostburg, Maryland. Congratulations Phillip! Mrs. Lillian Sykes of Culpeper visited her mother, Mrs: Audra Crawford during the week. On Friday night Bryan and Janice Johnson attended the Rappahannock Lions Club Christmas party at The Bowling Green Country Club. Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones attended a dinner party on Friday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. Howard By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 Cates in Fredericksburg. To the staff at Rappahannock News and to the patrons who helped make the Woodville News column, a big thank you to each and everyone and a Merry, Merry Christmas. Christmas Thoughts Today amid a crowd of hustling bustling Christmas shoppers, I stopped to reminisce awhile. I thought of brothers and sisters who have always loved me and when I married and had a son, they loved him just as much as me, who have shared with each other and anyone in need, who have stood together regardless, who have mates who have also loved us, children sweet and kind as their parents, friends who could be my friend too. Big hearted, thoughtful, understanding and forgiving, That’s my family! 1 bowed my head in gratitude to God and thanked him for mak ing me a millionaire, not because He has blessed me more but Ha has given me the wisdom to know what true wealth is and to believe that Christmas in Christ, Christ is love and for the greatest gift, you do not have to shop. 1 came home and am sending you my thoughts and to each of you my love and best wishes for a happy holiday together and a New Year filled with God’s richest blessings. The above was written by a Rappahannock resident to family members for the holiday season with the hope that we will all focus on family members at this time. Brookside Restaruant & Gift Shop _ U S. 211 E. Luray 'Foothills otBlue Ridge Mtns. Fri. & Sat. 7a.m. - 8:30p.m. Sun. to Thurs. 7a.m.-8p.m. 540-743-5698 ROBERT J. CLATTERBUCK Plumbing and Heating Flint Hill, VA 675-3378 W.C. THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 503-7 NORTH MAIN ST., CULPEPER. VIRGINIA 540/825-6700 CHERRY STREET Building Supply Corp. "See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs" 1418 Orange Road Culpeper 540-825-0937 *Sperryville Emporium "The Shop that has EVERYTHING" Rts. 211 & 522 Sperryville, VA 540-987-8235 In the earliest times the lighted candle had a place in man's expression of his religious belief. Light has always symbolized the outreach of the Almighty. But in the celebration of Christmas, the lighted candle has assumed a special significance. Gleaming in the darkness, it is like the Star that stood over Bethlehem. Flickering in the wintry air, it is like the tiny infant rocked in Master of Mankind beckoning the world into the warmth of His Love. And yet, no candle can express the real joy of Christmas. Worship is our divine gift for revealing our love to God. The prayers and hymns we lift from happy hearts as we gather in Church: these are the real Christmas Candles - Christmas Candle his mother's arms. Shining boldly through its wreath, it is like the me yiuw ui a | people honored and blessed by the birth of Christ, i Sunday Isaiah 35:1-10 Monday Zephaniah 3:14-20 fc Tuesday Micah 5:2 -SA Wednesday Isaiah 9:2-7 Thursday Luke 1:1-25 Friday Luke 1:26-38 Saturday Luke 1:39-56 ?C i‘.'t '■*$ V'tX W iy u* !/• r i’-r? 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Washington Baptist Gets New Pastor Rev. Phillip Bailey of Waynesboro has accepted the pasitior as minister of the Washington Baptist Church and will be joining us after the New Year. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pennington joined Mrs. Ellen Tharp and other family members on Sunday for a get together near Orange. Mrs. Bonnie Cave has returned home after being a surgical patient at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. We wish her a healthy recovery. Tuesday Mrs. Ann Simmons and Mrs. Ruth Clark shopped and had lunch in Manassas. Sunday guests of Mrs. Addie Keyser were Doug and Jane Estes of Culpeper. We are glad to hear that Herndon By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 L —. J Hudson has returned home after having surgery at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal and recuperating nicely. Luncheon guests Sunday of Mrs. Annie Hawkins were Mrs. Mabel Burke, Richie Burke and daughters, Molly and Katie of Woodville and Mrs. Judy Deal of Hume. Mrs. Sarah Brown and daughters, Amanda and Bobbie Jo and Mrs. Ruth Clark were Saturday afternoon shoppers in Winchester and Front Royal. Mrs. Mary Updike is a patient at the University of Virginia Hospital. Her address is Health Science Center, Room 8 West 177A, Charlottesville, Va. 22908. I know' she would enjoy hearing from her friends. Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and Robbie of Point O’ Woods, Front Royal and Ms. Robin Eastham of Warrenton. Thursday Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz joined their daughter, Mrs. Alyson Sengstack of Centreville and they shopped and had lunch at Fair Oaks Mall. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank of Sperryville, Mrs. Frances Eubank and Vergil Payne shopped in Charlottesville and had dinner at Morrison's Cafeteria. Sunday evening, Dec. 24 the Washington Baptist Church will have candlelight Christmas Eve services at 7 p.pi. The Youth Group of the Washington Baptist Church will meet at 4:30 on Sunday evenings during the winter months. Happy birthday to our Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Merry Christmas to everyone and a prosperous New Year. Flint Hill Residents Entertain, Travel, Visit Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cairns and children, Michael, Mindy and Robert have had as their houseguest Mr. Charles Ehrlick of Sharon, Pa. He was expected to return to his home on Thursday. Harlen and Ann Jones of Frostproof, Fla. have been spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady and other relatives in the area. Leon Lillard and daughter, Amy »'*1 till ^ By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 of Broad Run visited on Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard, Evelyn Hickerson of Chester Gap was a Sunday visitor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson. Alice Putman with Gloria Monroe motored to Arlington last Thursday to visit Mrs. Annie Putman. Larry and Gloria Clark of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson of Hume and Mrs. Alice Virginia Butler of Front Royal were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Alice Pullen. The Flint Hill United Methodist Church will have worship services at I 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCullock returned to their home this week after spending some time visit Sperryville Homes Welcome Holiday Season Guests The Sperryville United Methodist Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve candlelight communion service on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. The public is cordially invited. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cozzo in Falls Church on Saturday. Sunday guests of Mr. 'and Mrs. Bernard Jenkins and Angie were Mrs. Cathy Pullen of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jenkins. The Sperryville United Methodist Church will have worship service at 8:45 a m. on Sunday, Dec. 24. Rev. Viewtown Holiday News Mr. and Mrs. Milton Switzer, Jr. are enjoying having their sons, Keith Switzer, a junior at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and Mike Switzer, a freshman at George Mason in Fairfax home for the holidays. By GLADYS DODSON 937-4904 We wish Larry Wayland, a patient at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton a * speedy recovery. Visiting in the home of Larry and Shirley Wayland for the holiday season are their daughter and her family, 1 Kim and Glenn August, Jessanna and Koda from Japan and also their son, Sean Wayland from University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Anyone wishing to send a card to Eugene Dodson may do so by forwarding it to: Hawksbill Rest Home, 112 North Hawksbill Street, Luray, ; Va. 22835. We wish all in the Viewtown area ! a happy holiday season and the very best for the coming year. Food Safety Course Set By HELEN W. SMITH Extension Agent Virginia Cooperative Extension in Planning District 9, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health, is sponsoring two 16-hour certification courses on Applied Food Service Sanitation for food service personnel. One will be held on Tuesdays, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, and Feb. 6, 1996 at the Fauquier County Schools Food Service Office in Midland. The second class will be held at the Culpeper Extension Office on Wednesdays, 2 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, and Feb. 7, 1996. The cost of the five-week course is $92. Registration is due Dec. 29, 1995. For information, 675-3619. By CATHY PULLEN 987-8740 Merlin Shorb invites the public. Mr. and Mrs. Ranny Aylor visited Mr. and Mrs. John Lowery in Winchester and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Nethers in Stephens City. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Drive carefully this holiday season. ' ' 4£. r • ^ ^6(ic Enjoy New Year's Eve at the Flint Hill Public House Early Seating - 7 pm Late Seating - 9:30 pm 540-675-1700 Rt. 522 Flint Hill. VA The Perfect Gift ...Anytime 55 l~Hfc»H5TKA “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” tells the story of Rappahannock County and its people The soft-bound book includes old photographs and special articles which appeared each month of the 1983 sesquicentennial year in the l&appaAamuKfailcfos plus stories of historical interest from past years. Featuring chapters on education, soldiers, doctors, slavery, freemen and integration, mountain people and the park, The Depression, old mills and settlements, travel, entertainment, natural disasters, mountain justice and farming. The collection of articles was written by the Kappatwnnocfa staff with the help and cooperation of hundreds of Rappahannock people. Stop by the iictog office or call 675-3338 for your copy. “On The Morning Side Of The Blue Ridge” $11.95 plus tax and $ 1.90 for postage Upcoming Events Breakfast with Santa The community is invited to attend a breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 23 at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department. The breakfast will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. with prices of $5 for adults and $3 for children. All proceeds will benefit the fire department and rescue squad. ; 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. 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, after care monitoring and employment reentry. 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 will be provided by Southern Persuasion. Only advanced tickets will be sold. For tickets call Connie Huff-Harris at 675-3389. Yoga uroup Meets Yoga, a small group meets at 6 each Thursday evening at the library to practice Yoga audio tapes. The group is very casual and informal and beginners are welcome. Just drop in or call for more information at 9373027. • 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. Loan Closet Meeting Set The Rappahannock Loan Closet will be having a meeting at 2 p.m. on.Thursday, Jan. 4 at the Rappahannock Library. Any interested persons may attend. Master Gardener Class Planned Registration for the 1995-96 Culpeper, Madison, Rappahannock Master Gardener Class is currently underway. Classes will conclude on 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 contact 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. 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 information call Maj. Bill Jagdman, 825-0567 or 399-3782. • Ballet Classes Available Creative movement/ Ballet classes for children pre-K-5 are being offered at the Washington Community Center on Thursday afternoons. Cost is $30 for six classes. For more information call 987-3350. 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 made from the farm at Mt. Walden. In addition, Chopin will join the event for a delightful afternoon of live music. For more information call 635-7627. Bus Trip Planned The First Baptist Church will be sponsoring a bus trip to Sight & Sound Entertainment Center, Strasburg, Pa. to see “Noah’s Ark” on Saturday, March 23. The trip will include roundtrip bus transportation, tickets for the production and the “Living Waters” show, lunch at Good N Plenty Dutch Country restaurant, and snacks on the way. The cost of the trip is $75 per person. Reservations and payments are now being accepted. Final payment is due Jan. 23. For information and reservations, phone Eunice Lewis 675-1128, Joanne Frye 987-8784 or Nan Butler Roberts 399-9815. 0 < J^r/ ix /ate /t^ 0 Stf?n *i&€6Mc*jne*i/& WEDDING INVITATIONS SOCIAL STATIONERY Rappahannock JJetos 703*675-3338 ■'

Landscaping for Now and the Future By DR. DIANE RELF Extension Consumer Horticulturist . Landscaping plays an essential role in the quality of our environments. It affects our economics wellbeing and physical and psychological health. Through our gardens and landscapes, we acquire a personal awareness and responsibility for the environment while we relieve the tensions and frustrations of everyday life. Landscaping offers many opportunities for the encouragement and education of responsible, productive citizens. School grounds represent the world environment of a child. The grounds can be designed and integrated into the curriculum to instill responsibility, knowledge, and experience in caring for the environment, while teaching the math, science, and art associated with the cultivation of plants. Public and commercial landscapes have a major influence on our environment and on people’s actions and attitudes. Sustainable landscape maintenance techniques can be used to protect the environment while enhancing economic development and improving worker productivity. Plants Have Vital Role In Environmental Quality Plants protect water quality. Proper landscaping reduces nitrate leaching from the soil into the water supply. Plants also reduce surface water runoff, keep phosphorus and other pollutants our of our waterways and prevent septic system overload. Proper landscaping reduces soil erosion. A dense cover of plants and mulch holds soil in place, keeping sediment our of lakes, streams, storm drains, and roads; and reducing flooding, mud slides, and dust storms. Plants improve air quality. One tree can remove 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually, equaling 11,000 miles of car emissions. Landscaping lowers summer air temperatures. According to EPA, urban forests reduce air temperatures significantly by shading heat sinks such as buildings and concrete, and returning humidity to the air through evaporative cooling. Trees shading homes can reduce attic temperatures as much as 40 degrees. Landscaping conserves natural resources. Properly placed deciduous trees reduce house temperatures in the summer, allowing air conditioning units to run 2 percent to 4 percent more efficiently, but allow the sun to warm the house in the winter. Homes sheltered by evergreen windbreaks See Landscaping, Page B-5 PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE & CLEARANCE SAVE 20-50% THROUGHOUT THE STORE! MISSES 20-50% OFF MISSES'COORDINATES. Choose styles from Alfred Dunner, Koret, Villager, Norton McNaughton and more. 22.00- 40.00 MISSES' jOG SETS. Save 20-25% on great looking styles in fleece and nylon. 7.00- 22.00 MISSES' CASUAL TOPS. Choose from fleece and knit tops, woven shirts and vests at 20-25% off. 1 5.00-1 0.00 MISSES' CASUAL PANTS. 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Suede/nylon or leather workboots, hikers and booties in boys', girls' or unisex styles. UP TO 35% OFF SELECT ATHLETIC SHOES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Choose from styles by Reebok, Nike, Fila, L.A. Lights and more. Selection varies by store 20% OFF LADIES'DANIEL GREEN "ALPINE" POLARTEC* THERMAL SLIPPERS. Superior warmth, for indoor or outdoor wear. 9.99 MEN'S BEDROOM SLIPPERS. Leather-look with sueded soles. 6.99 EACH. MEMORIES OF SANTA COLLECTIBLE ORNAMENTS. This week: 1936 Santa, the last in this year's series depicting the many faces of Santa. Collect all 6 of these delightful figurines! ACCESSORIES 25% OFF SELECT BOXED JEWELRY. Choose from pins, earrings, bracelets and necklaces in assorted styles. 50% OFF CHRISTMAS MOTIF JEWELRY. Many styles still left, at half-price even before Christmas! 25% OFF CAPE CLASSIC JEWELRY. Choose from a variety of styles, including novelty pins. Perfect for stocking stuffers. 25% OFF DANECRAFT JEWELRY. Save on an assortment of beautiful 24 kt. over sterling jewelry. Not in ail stores. 20% OFF LORUS' AND MICKEY UNLIMITED* WATCHES. Great last minute gift ideas for anyone on your list. Not in ail stores 25% OFF STERLING SILVER BOXED JEWELRY. Save on a selection of earrings, pendants, bracelets and pins. 25% OFF BOXED JEWELRY FROM MONET, NAPIER, MARVELLA, 1928* JEWELRY AND LIZ CLAIBORNE. Special gifts for the holidays, in an assortment of styles. All brands not available in all stores. 0.00-1 5.00 LADIES' WALLETS. Choose from a variety of styles. Perfect for last minute gift-giving. 20% OFF SELECT LADIES' SCARVES. Accent a favorite holiday outfit with one of these beautiful print scarves. 7.00- 1 1 .90 ARIS“ BOXED KNITWEAR. The perfect gifts for under the tree, to keep her warm all winter. $2-5 LADIES' MINI GLOVES, MUFFLERS AND DICKIES. Choose from assorted colors. Ideal for stocking stuffing. 1 0.00 SELECT GROUP OF LADIES' HANDBAGS. Affordable gift ideas for her. Choose from a variety of styles. 40.00- 60.00 SELECT AIGNER' LEATHER HANDBAGS. Quality handbags in assorted styles from a famous maker. 25% OFF HANES' HOSIERY. Save on all of her favorite styles in a variety of flattering shades. 25% OFF JOCKEY FOR HER* HOSIERY. The perfect time for stocking up on hosiery to go with your dressy holiday looks. Save on assorted styles and shades. 0.00 SELECT GROUP LADIES' SLIPPERS. This Christmas, give her comfortable footwear she'll enjoy all year round. HOME 25% OFF TRIM-THE-HOME ITEMS. A great time to stock up on ornaments, tree toppers, decorative tabletop items and more. Trim-The-Home items not in all stores. 20% OFF CHRISTMAS MOTIF TOWELS. Save 20% on our already low price towels with various Christmas embellishments. Choose from bath, hand and fingertip towels. Reg. 3.99-7.99 49.09-89.99 "LEGACY" ELECTRIC BLANKETS BY SUNBEAM. Soft, comfortable warmth from 100% acrylic with a 5 year warranty. Twin thru queen sizes. Compare at 70.00-120.00. King available in some stores 8.99-36.99 EACH. SOLID 200 THREAD COUNT COTTON SHEETS BY WAMSUTTA. Flat or fitted in twin thru king sizes. Also available, standard cases, 19.99 pair, and king cases, 21.99 pair. 39.99 ALL SIZES. HANDMADE QUILTS. Heirloom quality quilts in twin, full/queen and king sizes. Reg. 49.99. Matching shams also available. 20% OFF ENTIRE STOCK DOLLS. Save on a large selection of porcelain heirloom dolls by Seymour Mann, Madame Alexander and others. 20% OFF ENTIRE STOCK SILVERPLATED HOLLOWARE. Choose from an assortment of silverplated giftware and serveware. 30% OFF ENTIRE STOCK OF PICTURE FRAMES. Fashion frames in brass, silver, crystal, ceramic, wood and more make special gifts. 20% OFF ENTIRE STOCK OF PLACEMATS AND MATCHING NAPKINS, NAPKIN RINGS, DRESSER SCARVES AND KITCHEN LINENS. Save on a wide selection, including holiday styles. Not in Aberdeen or warremon. 20% OFF ENTIRE STOCK OF ACCENT FURNITURE, Save on cherry, beechwood and. brass accent furniture. Home items not available in Leesburg and Woodbridge Peebles Where Quality and Value are Always in Style CHILDREN'S 20-35% OFF SELECT CHILDREN'S SWEATERS. Save on warm fashions for infants, toddlers, girls and boys in a variety of styles. 25-35% OFF CHILDREN'S OUTERWEAR. Bundle them up for winter weather. Choose from parkas, anoraks, dress coats and more. 1 2.90-24.99 FLEECE SETS. Great everyday prices on active looks for infants, toddlers, girls' 4-6x and boys' 4-7. 20-35% OFF SELECT GIRLS'FALL AND HOLIDAY DRESSES. Perfect for holiday, celebrations, in an assortment of styles and colors. In infant, toddler and girls' 4-16 sizes. 20% OFF CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR. Knit and flannel pajamas, gowns, blanket sleepers and robes for infants, toddlers, girls' 4-14 and boys' 4-16. Reg. 12.00-34.00 25% OFF HEALTHTEX PLAYWEAR SEPARATES. Perfect for the playground: colorful tops, pants, coveralls and more. In infant, toddler, girls' 4-6x and boys' 4-7 sizes. Pant sets everyday priced at 17.99-19.99 excluded. 25% OFF GIRLS'4-16 ESPRIT SPORTSWEAR. Choose from fleece tops, leggings, denim and more. Not in all stores. 20% OFF CARTER'S BEDDING AND LAYETTE. Save on everything you need to outfit the nursery and your baby. Adorable bedding, body suits, sleepers, towels and more. YOUNG MEN'S 24.99- 34.99 LEVI'S® JEANS. Casual favorites for every season. Choose from prewash, stonewash and fashion finishes including black and natural in a variety of styles and fits. 1 9.99 SOLID AND FANCY DENIM SPORTSHIRTS. A great everyday price on denim shirts that look as good as they feel. 21 .99 BUGLE BOY JEANS. Many styles and colors to choose from in regular and relaxed fit styles. A great gift idea. 1 9.99-24.99 SELECT GROUP YOUNG MEN'S WOVEN SPORTSHIRTS. Choose from assorted styles including twill stripes, fancy denim, solid sheeting and poplin. 1 5.99-24.99 YOUNG MEN'S FASHION KNIT SPORTSHIRTS. Go casual for the holidays in thermal crews and henleys, mocknecks and pigment dyed henleys. 24.99- 29.99 SOLID AND FANCY ARCTIC FLEECE AND GARMENT WASHED FLEECE TOPS. Choose styles by Bugle Boy, O.P., Gotcha and Fast Clothing in many styles and colors. MEN'S 20-35% OFF SELECT MEN'S OUTERWEAR. Save on coats in many styles, colors and fabrics. Choose from assorted lengths. 1 6.99 MEN'S FLANNEL AND ACRYLIC SPORTSHIRTS. Choose from a variety of styles, colors and patterns. 1 9.99-29.99 COLLEGE LOGO FLEECE SWEATSHIRTS. Pick his favorite team from our wide selection of schools and designs. Makes a great Christmas gift for any man on your list. 1 9.99 MEN'S NOVELTY KNIT SPORTSHIRTS. Comfortable fashion pique polos and henley shirts. Choose from assorted styles and colors. 21 .99 ALEXXUS BANDED BOTTOM SPORTSHIRTS. Great gift ideas in your choice of woven and fleece fabrications. 5.99 MEN'S BOXED DRESS SOCKS. Ready for under the tree: 3 pair of dress socks in a decorative gift box. 32.99 MEN'S CORDUROY SLACKS BY HAGGAR*. Plain front model in a great selection of colors. 21 .99-32.99 WRINKLE-FREE CASUAL SIACKS. Easy going 100% cotton in styles by Bay to Bay, Bugle Boy, Thomson® and Haggar*. 1 8.99-26.99 MEN'S LONG SLEEVE DRESS SHIRTS. Solids and fancies in oxford and broadcloth styles by Van Heusen, Arrow and Aigner. Orig. 22.00-33.00 9.99-1 9.99 SELECT MEN'S NECKWEAR. The perfect stocking stuffer for Dad: a 100% silk tie in traditional or novelty patterns. 1 6.99 MEN'S FLANNEL PAJAMAS. Keep him warm at night with solid and fancy pajamas in 100% cotton flannel. ROYAL PLAZA, FRONT ROYAL, VA 640) 635-3101; Holiday Hours through 12/24: Mon-Sat 9-9:30, Sun. 10-6, • LURAY SHOPPING CENTER, LURAY, VA 640) 743-1110; Holiday Hours through 12/24: Mon.-Sal 9-8, Sun 10-6 • WARRENTON CENTER, WARRENTON, VA (540) 347-1820; Holiday Hours through 12/24: Mon-Sat 9-9:30, Sun 10-6

► Landscaping From Page B-4 can reduce winter heat loss and are generally warmer than homes without such protection. By using trees to modify temperatures and protect against wind, the amount of fossil fuels used for cooling and heating is reduced. Landscaping screens busy streets. Well-placed plantings offer privacy and tranquillity by screening our busy street noises and reducing glare from headlights. Attractive Landscape Increases Value of Home by 7 Percent Landscaping increases property market value. A 1991 study estimates that an attractive landscape increases the values of a home by an average of 7.5 percent, and reduces the time on the market by,five to six weeks. The wall Street Journal reported that landscape investments are recovered fully, and sometimes doubled, by the increased home value. Good landscaping increases community appeal. Parks and street trees have been found to be second only to education in residents’ perceived value of municipal services offered. Psychologist Rachel Kaplan found trees, well-landscaped grounds, and places for taking walks to be among the most important factors considered when individuals chose a place to live. Landscaping reduces crime. In a California study, landscaped areas were relatively graffiti-free, while open, non landscapes areas were graffiti targets. Well-planned and maintained landscapes are seen as safer than unmaintained plantings. Plants increase tourism reyenues. Interior landscaping at the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, is credited for an unusually high (85 percent) occupancy rate. Guests willingly pay an extra $30 per night for rooms overlooking the jungle-like display, netting $7 million a year in additional room revenues. The city of Virginia Beach attributes, in part, the $52 million in convention revenue for 1994 to landscaping efforts. Views of plants increase job satisfaction. Employees with an outside view of plants experience less job pressure and greater job satisfaction fhan workers viewing man-made objects or having no outside view. They also report fewer headaches and other ailments than workers without the view. Landscaping renews business districts. Greening of business districts increases community pride and positive perception of an area, drawing customers to the businesses. An Hour of Weeding Burns 300 Calories Gardening is excellent physical exercise. Routine gardening tasks such as shoveling, rototilling, and even mowing grass with a push-type, reel lawn mower can measure up to the exertion rates of jogging, bicycling, or aerobics. Studies have shown that one hour of weeding bums 300 calories — the same as walking or bicycling at a moderate pace. Gardens produce healthy food. Fresh food from the garden can have up to three times as many vitamins and minerals as canned or frozen food. Community garden plots have become a valuable means of providing food for the homeless. Horticulture is therapeutic. Horticultural therapy is a treatment for a variety of diagnoses. Working with and around plants improves quality of life through psychological and physical changes. Nurturing a plant into maturity from seed is Regarding and builds self-confidence. Various horticulture-related tasks such as planting trees or arranging flowers are used to improve coordination and motor control. Landscapes heal. Restorative gardens offer an environment for people who are sick, injured, and under stress to recover and regain confidence. Landscapes also are currently used by hospices in treatment of Alzheimer and AIDS patients. Roger Ulrich showed that hospital patients whose rooms overlooked vegetation recovered faster and required less pain medication than did patients without a view of nature. Dr. Diane Relf is a horticulture specialist with Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a member of the faculty of Virginia Tech. Holiday Closings The following offices and businesses will be closed on the indicated dates in observance of Christmas: The Health Department, Social Services and Family Guidance will all close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22. The Health Department and Family Guidance will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. Social Services will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. The County admistrative office will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 22 and will also be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 and Tuesday, Dec. 26. Jessie Fletcher Jessie Bell Fletcher, 80, of Washington, died on Monday, Dec. 11 at Warren Memorial Hospital in ■ Front Royal. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband. Elder Aaron Fletcher of Washington and three sons, William Fletcher, Nathan Fletcher and Milton Fletcher, all of Washington. Also surviving are two grandsons, Anthony and Gregory; three sister^, Lujina Pope of New York, Millie Fletcher of Luray and Lillie Peyton of Washington and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Fletcher was preceded in death by a son, Aaron J. Fletcher. Funeral services were held at W.C. Thompson Funeral Home Chapel in Culpeper on Saturday, Dec. 16. The Rev. John Pendleton of Flint Hill officiated. Interment was in fcairview Cemetery. W.C. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Silas Keyser Silas Raymond Keyser, 72, of Sperryville, died on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Fauquier Hospital. He was born Sept. 22, 1923, in Rappahannock County to the late Oscar Keyser and Iva Mae Estes. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Virginia Keyser; one daughter, Edna Virginia Jenkins of Sperryville; one sister, Belle Monzingo of Reva and two grandchildren. ■ Graveside services were held on Monday, Dec. 18 in Sperryville Cemetery with the Rev. Floyd T. Binns officiating. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. S. DiDomenico Stacie Lynn DiDomenico, 25, of Missoula, Montana died Wednesday, Dec. 13 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. She was bom April 14, 1971, in Norfolk. She was a student at the University of Montana; former students of Fauquier High School in Warrenton and a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Alexandria. She is survived by her father, Peter J. DiDomenico of Fairfax Station; her mother, Cynthia J. Loretti of Castleton; a sister, Kim Duty of Washington, D.C.; and a brother, Peter DiDomenico of Castleton. Also surviving are her grandparents Peter and Shirley DiDomenico of Norfolk, and a great-grandmother, Dorothy Fantone of Norfolk and a devoted companion, Jim Semler of Seeley Lake, MT. She was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed traveling* hiking and rafting. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton with the Rev. J. Richard Winter officiating. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the D. C. Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814. Christmas Day May the spirit of Christmas surround us all and let the deep meaning of this great holiday remain within our hearts. TRADITION OF DIGNIFIED, THOUGHTFUL SERVICE CLORE 800-924-1266 GEEST FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL HOME, INC 415 S. Main Street, Culpeper 405 Sperryville Rd. Culpeper 540-825-2361 540-825-0395 A. Wayne English & John N. Western, Dir./Christopher Geest, Cons. mm Our special thanks to the patrons u>e serve for putting their trust in us We wish for everyone a Merry Christmas / The staff Of Turner-Roberlshaw Funeral Home R.A. “Pete”Ellinger, Jr. • Jennifer T. Duncan Todd A. Smedley and C. Warren & Louise S. Turner, Owners TURNER-ROBERTSHAW FUNERAL HOME 1200 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, Virginia • 635-4186 E. Armstrong Jr. Edward Brent Armstrong Jr., 88, of Amissville, died on Friday, Dec. 15 at Annaburg Manor Nursing Home in Manassas. He was bom in Waterloo on Nov. 22, 1907. He was retired from Warrenton Training Center and was a member of Jeffersonton Baptist Church, where he was past Deacon of the Church, a past Ruritan Club member and local farmer. His parents were the late Edward B. Armstrong Sr. and Ellice Button Armstrong. His wife was the late Dorothy S. Armstrong. Survivors include one son, Robert Armstrong of Nokesville; one daughter, Mary Ellen Hunter of Annaburg Manor Nursing Home, Manassas; one brother, Franklin Armstrong of Baileys Cross Roads; two sisters, Ellice Browning of Warrenton, and Lydia Spiker of Leesburg. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Valerie Kenney, Bryan Armstrong and Deborah Mills. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 18 at Jeffersonton Baptist Church with the Rev. Marshall Braylo officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Jeffersonton Baptist Church or to your favorite charity. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Subscribe to the Rappahannock • News. Call 675-3338 W Edith Lichliter Edith Virginia Lichliter, 68, of Strasburg, died Sunday, Dec. 17 at her home. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. in Gravel Springs Cemetery at Star Tannery by the Rev. Jerry Young. Mrs. Lichliter was bom Aug. 20, 1927, in Sperryville, daughter of the late Lyle J. and Hazel Mildred Clatterbuck. She had worked at Old Virginia Packing Company, the former Strasburg Middle School and Northern Virginia Vending at Lord Fairfax Community College. She was a member of Rivermont Baptist Church in Front Royal and a former member of the Strasburg Homemakers Club. She was the wife of the late Bedford “Jake” Robinson. Surviving are her husband, Gene Allen Lichliter; two sons, Jerry A. Robinson and Jackie F. Lichliter, both of Strasburg; two brothers, Lyle E. Clatterbuck of Ransom, W.Va., and Giles A. Clatterbuck of Strasburg. Also surviving are two sisters, Annie Taylor and Dot Young, both of Friends call at the Lichliter home at anytime and the family will Front Royal;\md.a grandchild. meet Thursday at 1:45 p.m. at the cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the Stover Funeral Home In Strasburg. ' • Mary Kibler Mary Frances Kibler, 78, formerly of Woodstock died Monday, Dec. 18 at a local nursing home. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. in Rlverview Cemetery at Strasburg by the Rev. David C. Derby. I Mrs. Kibler was bom March 27, 1917, in Cross Junction, daughter; of the late Harry Lee and Mary Rosetta DeHaven Braithwaite. She was a retired employee-of Quarles Petroleum of Woodstock and was postmistress for the Wheatfield Post Office until it closed. She aijd her husband operated Keller’s IGA Supermarket in Wheatfield for many years. She was the wife of the late Aubrey Hunter “Buck” Kibler. ' Surviving are two daughters, Janet K. Funk of Winchester and Carol K. Sosna of Amissville; a son, Donald E. Kibler of Mechanicsville. Also surviving are a sister, Etha M. Hite of Glen Bumie, Md.; seven grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 825-2361 •1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS J Geest Funeral i Home, Inc. 405 SperryviUe Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 L! . Wayne English & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors Christopher C. Geest, Consultant _ RAPPAHANNOCK Business & Service Directory 540-675* Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space ANTIQUES Open I-rj & Sat 10am to 5pm Sunday 12 to 5 ■IS J miles frum War rent on on Hi 211. Amisivilte 540-937-57S6 <S) 540-937-4675 (II) BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERRY STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. 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Professional Painting Interior/Exterior Local References Call Carl Letsen 540-937-4520 PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PULLEN'S Pumps & Wateitieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified New b Old Work Free Estimates on New Work 540-675-3249 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION ANE REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCK FARMERS CO-OP Sperryvllle. VA . 987-8555 STORAGE SPERRYVILLE STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rales 540/987-8507 SPERRYVILLE, VA TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service GtA RCAVideo Products Channel Master Antennas. Gl A RCA Satedrte Systems. Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main Street Madison 540-948-2200 WOODSTOVES WOODSTOVES The largest selection in VA. Sierra, Jotul, Waterford, Hearthstone & Pellet Stoves ACME STOVE CO. 1329 E. 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Jobs Wanted The Business Services Directories Business & Professional Services Home Maintenance & Improvements Lawn & Garden General Classified Real Estate Rentals/ Sales Legal Notices Employment Deals On Wheels Wednesday, December 20,1995 ** CLASSIFIED ** GENERAL INFORMATION Pre-payment is required for classified ads Call us for further information BEAD LINES Horse & Farm: 1:00pm Monday Regular Deadline: Monday — 5:000pm Legals: Monday — 3:00pm (For proof of Legals before publication, deadline is 5:00pm Thursday) Home Impr./ Business & Prof. Directories Thursday — 12:00noon BATES Classified Word Rates: $6.95 first 20 words, ,28c each addt'l word Display Rates: $8.15 pci (per column inch) Horse & Farm Word Rates: $28.45 first 20 words, .75c each addt'l word Horse & Farm Display Rates: $36.10 pci (Horse & Farm ads appear in 3 newspapers: Loudoun Times-Mirror, Fauquier Times Democrat & The Clarke Courier) Legal Advertisement Rate: $6.50 pci To Place Classified Ads Call 777-1110 Classified Hrs. 7:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Frt. 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For other Classified Advertising Rates, please call the number listed above. Please indicate in which Times Community Newspaper you want your ad to appear. If the ad is not received by deadline, it will run in the next available edition. Make check/money order made payable to: Times Community Newspapers-Classifled P.0. Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 r 19 20 21 ADDITIONAL WORDS 22 Which Paper(s) Category #_ Name_ __ Address State ___Zip > . City Phone ( Class Reunion: Falls Church High School Class of 1956 is trying to locate class members for its 40th year reunion. If you were a member of the dass or know anyone who was. please contact the Reunion Committee at 703-644-1959 Some of our ad* will contain the NSW 840 Area Code 15 Firewood Locust firewood, $80 per cord. Delivery available. Call 675-1970. FIREWOOD 100% SPLIT seasoned oak, $115 a cord. Call 540-635-2707 Cats, Cats, and more cats!! Various ages and colors (no white). Call 430-6292 or 777-1497. 40 Livestock 20 Pursbrsd 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 mm11142^^^™ Mi sc. for Sale/ Rent Bahama Cruise: 5 days/ 4 nights. Under booked! Must sell! $279/ couple, limited tickets. 1-800935-9999 ext 2127. Monday-Saturday, 9:00am10:00pm. 43 Mlac. Wanted 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 Todayl 540662-2300. Announcements 3 HORSE -N- HOUND HOLIDAY SALE Extended Hours: Friday 22tvd Dec. 10am-7prn^_ FREE REFRESHMENT^. Rte. 522 Flint Hill N 540-675-1650 47 Personals ADOPTION Young happily married touple who cannot have children wishes id adopt baby. Will share photos, letters as child grows, if desiredrWill pay medical & legal expenses. Miriam & Jeff code 3108 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! Adoption: Loving, childless couple seeks to adopt baby. Happily married with lots of love & laughter to share. Openess, respect & understanding for birth family. Medical/ legal expenses paid Call Joanne & John collect 703-759-4532. Affectionate, loving married couple unable to have children desires infant to adopt. Can help with legal and medical costs. Please call Steve & Katie collect at 703971-3725. Legal and confidential. Obedienca/Show Handling Classes sponsored by Warren ton Kennel Club. Classes will be held indoors at the National Guard Armory in Warrenton, beginning Tuesday, January 9, at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. For information and registration call 540439-1351 or 540-7884820. 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. 1 New Deadlines For The Weeks Of December 1 27th & January 3rd Will Be As Follows: i 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/%* 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 52 Services Business EARLY’S CARPET, INC. Rt.211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissville, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-870-9098 (DkV CLntimr ^hn'i'ps y Chimney Sweeping Relining ®Ii> iFasljumeb Fully Insured Bruce Vierling 703-675-3508 In Loving Memory of our two dear son and brothers at Christmas Time Billy A Gene McFarland. We miss and Love you. Sadly missed by Daddy. Mother, Sisters 4 Brothers A Family We would like to thank our family and friends for the food, flowers, phone calls, visits and contributions made in memory of our loved onea. Special thanks to Pastor John K. Burke; members of the Gid Brown Bible Church, Sperryville; Washlnton Rescue Squards and Found & Son Funeral Home. May God Bless each of you. The Family of Abbls G. Jenkins 60 Rentals Apartments 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. 61 Rentals Commercial Space for rent on 21st St. In Purceilvllle Vs. 1800> sq. ft. $850.00 per month. Call Bob Nichols. 540*338-4125<days)l 540-338-7001(eves.) 63 Rentals House Barn. 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 i Estate 703-687-6683 69 Roommates House to share. Private location with mountain view. 2 miles outside Washington. W/D, basic cable, telephone paid. Share electric. 675-3093 72 Real Estate/ Owner Rappahannock 76 acre farm small house, 3 pastures, with outbuildings, near Old Rag. $325,000 Owner/ agent. 540-5472705 79 Bids * Proposals REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Rappahannock- Rapidan Community Services Board, a human services organization, will receive sealed proposals for the purpose of contracting with one or more contractors to provide Mental Health Intensive In-Home Services to children and adolescents in ihe counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock, Request for Proposal packages are available at the Procurement Office, 401 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701, telephone number 540-825-3100. The Request for Proposal must be returned by 2:00 P.M., Thursday, January 18, 1996. The Board reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal or reject proposals at any time prior to an award, towaive any or all formalities or technicalities, and to accept the proposal deemed to be most advantageous to the Board. *109241 12-20-95 81 Legal*/ABC ABC LICENSE Mountainside Market, Inc. trading as Mountainside 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 Jmp 1995 Grand Cherokee Limited V8. toe package, leather buckets, loaded. 20K miles. $25,500. 540-937-7437. Jeep 87 Cherokee Laredo auto. 4wd, A/C, cruise control, P/windows P/locks am/fm cass. $6500 540-347-0657 Mercedee 1960, 280E, 4 door sedan, A/C, AkAFM cassette, auto. 90K miles, excellent condition. 540-937-5645. 88 Part* ft Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts for cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, kansmissionx Mid pets instated (if purchased hers). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at all times. We Buy and Sell running cars and trucks. Open 7 days. Mon-Sat 8-6 Sunday 9-5 Located Rt. 229. 3 miles put Culpeper Hifr School BMS71 91 Help Wanted S40.000/YR. INCOME potential. Home typists/ PC users. Toll Free (1) 800-898-9778 ext. T-4600 for listings. ELECTRICIANS Experienced residential mechanics and helpers. Must have own tools and transportation to shop. Located between War renton and Gainesville. We offer top pay, benefits, 40+ work week and apprenticeship program. Apply in person. Sundance Electrical Contractora, Inc. 6594 Commerce Ct. New Baltimore Business Park 703-349-8200 91 Help Wanted MAINTENANCE WORKERS VDOT contract. We need reliable people w/ own transportation for light maint. duties in Fauq . & Rapp. Counties. COMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL On call, P/T to man phones during inclement weather 8:00 pm - 8:00 am as needed. Please contact the VEC in Clupeper (540-829-7432) or our office. TASKFORCE 540-373-2303 Mala / Female Couple Needed to manage estate Duties may include managing house and grounds, driving and personal affairs of professional cocple Cooking a plus: live-in preferred Must be professional in attire and manner with impeccable references Must be bondable Excellent compensation for the right individual. Send resume or letter of interest to: Opportunity. P.O. Box 510225. Riverton, VA 22651 MECHANIC Apply In Person Frank’s Exxon 8905 Centrevllle Road Manassas 91 Help Wanted PERSON FRIDAY Sperryville headquartered contracting co. requires a Person Friday; a computer friendly, people oriented, customer service type ready for inside and outside sales training & activity. Some delivery also. General office experience required, of course. Call Sam 987-9171 Seamstress / Tailor needed for custom selling shop In Warren ton. (540) 347-5913 ^ O __ One Call Does It All! With just 1 call your classified ad can be seen in Virginia, Maryland, Washington D.C., and West Virginia Our circulation includes Northern Virginia, Virginia Metro Stations, Maryland Metro Stations, Washington D.C. Metro Stations and Train Stations in West Virginia Don't Wait Place Your Ad Today! 1-800-852-4797

Holiday Breakfasts and Brunches By HELEN SMITH F.itrimon Agent. Home Economics Breakfast has been called everything from the cornerstone of a healthful diet to the meal that determines whether of not children will function well in school. We all know that eating breakfast is necessary for our normal family schedule of going to work and going to school. It’s also important during the holidays when a lot of families are on a different daily schedule. Oftentimes, it’s more convenient to combine meals — for example breakfast and lunch — and have one fairly substantial meal instead of cooking twice when people’s schedules are busy. As $tr as children are concerned, Ellyn Satter, R.D., one of the leading authorities on children’s attitudes toward food and author of How to Get Your Kid to Eat . . But Not Too Much, says they “seem to function better during the morning if they have something to eat. And they’ll simply regulate their intake of food better if they stretch out their eating across the day.” This is sound advice for both school days and holidays. Breakfast Casseroles The popular layered breakfast casseroles originated with a simple version of sandwich breads, sausage, milk and eggs, but the idea has spread to include other types of breads and starchy foods. These breakfast casseroles are especially convenient during the holidays when you’re feeding a large group of people because they can be prepared the day ahead, HOME ECONOMICS refrigerated overnight, and then baked prior to the meal to cut down on lastminute preparation time. Brunch For A Bunch 1 pound hot bulk pork sausage 3 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 112 teaspoon salt 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 12 eggs, beaten 2 cups milk Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, stirring to crumble: drain. Place hash browns in a lightly greased 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish; sprinkle with salt. Layer sausage, cheese, and green pepper. Combine eggs and milk, stirring well: pour over green pepper. Bake at 350 degree for about 50 minutes. Yield: 8 to 10 servings. Creole: Sausage-And-Rice Bake 1 pound bulk pork sausage 3 cups cooked rice 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided 3 eggs, beaten 1 (10 1/4 ounces) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 1/2 cup. milk 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained 2 teaspoons Creole mustard 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, stirring to crumble: drain and set aside. Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups cheese, spread mixture into a lightly greased 12 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with sausage. Combine eggs and, next 5 ingredients: mix well. Pour mixture over sausage. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and bake an additional 5 minutes. Yield: 8 servings. Chile ‘N’ Cheese Breakfast Casserole 3 English muffins, split 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups commercial sour cream 12 eggs, beaten Spread cut side of each English muffin with 1 teaspoon butter, and place, buttered side down, in a lightly greased 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, stirring to crumble: drain. Layer half each of sausage, chiles, and cheese over English muffins. Combine sour cream and eggs: pour over casserole. Repeat layers with remaining sausage, chiles, and cheese: cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Yield: 8 to 10 servings. Scrambled Egg Casserole 1/4 c. chopped green pepper 2 T. butter 6 beaten eggs 1 T. butter 1 T. flour 1 /4 t. salt 1 c. milk 1/2 c. grated cheese 2 T. chopped pimento 1 T. butter 3/4 c. soft bread crumbs In skillet, cook green pepper in the 2 T. butter until tender. Add eggs and scramble just until set. Set aside. In medium saucepan, melt 1 T. butter, blend in flour, 1/4 t. salt. Add milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Fold in eggs and pimento. Turn into 1 qt. casserole. Combine melted butter and crumbs. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake in 350 degrees oven 15 to 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings. Savory Sausage Ring 1 1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage 3/4 c. uncooked oats 2/3 c. chopped peeled apple 3/4 t. salt Holiday of Lights Show Underway Folks in Rappahannock County and surrounding areas can celebrate the holiday season in spectacular fashion this year by visiting the “Holiday of Lights” -a 2-1/2 mile route of animated light displays in Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. From now through Jan. 7th visitors can drive through the “Holiday of Lights” route - the largest of its kind in Virginia - and see such sights as the Wildlife Playground, Frosty the Snowman at the North Pole, the Elves’ Workshop, Candy land, and Toy land. Many of the displays actually move - bringing the park to life. The show uses over 150,000 lights and needs 750,000 watts to light the displays. The Washington Monument needs only 50,000 watts and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials use one fourth to one half of the Washington Monument amount. The show consists of dozens of miles of wiring to 25 different Belle Grove Plans Tours Belle Grove Executive Director, Michael Gore, has announced plans for the celebration of Christmas at the 18th century Middletown plantation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation house museum will be open now through Friday, Dec. 22nd. Hours are 6-9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The house will be open after Christmas from Dec. 26-29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for those 13-64; all others are free. Nine regional florists have participated in this year’s traditional “hanging of the green” at Belle Grove. Visitors will be greeted by decorations on the south portico which are being designed by Arrangements by Amy of Winchester. They Entry Hall and Library are being decorated by Flowers by Snellings of Winchester and Front Royal. The Parlour is being decorated by DE-Ja’s Florist of Strasburg; the Dining Room, by Shenandoah Florist of Stephens City. Decorations for the Day Sitting Room are being provided by Memory Lane of Front Royal. , DeHaven Nursery'; Inc., of Winchester is decking Major Hite’s Plantation Office while the Flower Centers of Winchester and Stephens City decorate the Gold bedroom and The Flower Shop of Winchester decorates the Nursery. Weber’s Florist is supplying Poinsettias to be placed throughout the house. Christmas musical entertainment will be offered as follows: Latter-day minstrel, Rich Follett, will play guitar and sing Friday the 22nd. John Kovak will play his Folk Harp on Tuesday Dec. 19th and Katherine Engel will sing on Thursday the 21st. American Heart Association M 14 fK XlINf^OI/ vnuRiiH panel boxes, which are tied in to 15 electrical transformers. Turning of the lights for the show involves throwing 600 separate switches at 25 different locations and running up an electrical bill at a rate of $30 per hour. Admission is only $14 per car, van or REV and event information can be obtained by calling (703) 534 1466. This elaborate winter wonder land display promises to inspire returr trips with relatives, friends and neigh bors. To get there, stay on Route 2S for six miles past Gainesville. Th( Bull Run Regional Park sign is or right. Take right and follow road tc park. Hospice Lights Foundation, Inc., the sponsor of this event, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to charitable and educational pursuits in support of hospice programs. Proceeds from the “Holiday of Lights” will benefit Hospice of Northern Virginia. 3/4 t. crushed basil 1 /2 t. sage 1 egg 2/3 c. milk 1 large can peach halves, drained Combine sausage, oats, apple, slat, basil, sage, egg, and milk. Mix thoroughly. Place peach halves, cavity side up, in bottom of ungreased 6 c. ring mold. Spoon sausage mixture over and between peaches packing it firmly into mold. Bake in oven at 350 degrees, for one hour or until sausage is done. Invert mold on shallow pan lined with absorbent paper. Do not remove mold, let stand until grease drains off. Turn sausage ring (still in mold) right side up and invert and unmold onto serving plate. Spoon scrambled eggs into center of ring if desired. 6 servings. Festive Egg Squares 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup sliced green onions (with tops) 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 8 ounces) 1 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix 12 eggs 1 cup milk 1 112 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Layer sausage, mushrooms, green onions, tomatoes and cheese in greased baking dish, 13 by 9 by 2 inches. Beat remaining ingredients; pour over sausage mixture. Cook uncovered in 350 degrees oven until golden brown and set, about 30 minutes. Cut into twelve 3-inch squares. Breakfast Burritos 1/2 pound pork bulk sausage, cooked and crumbled 1 green onion, chopped 5 or 6 eggs 4 flour tortillas (may substitute corn tortillas) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (optional) Tomato salsa Scramble onion and eggs into sausage. HeatBtortillas per package directions. Place egg mixture in each tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese if desired, roll up and pour salsa on top. Serves 4. Personalized 5 Books if eatures child's name, age, city, state and names of friends/relatives, including name of gift giver. 14 $2° 95 , ^ , plus tax per Ixxik Shipping & Handling All orders placed by Dec. 14 will be delivered by Christmas Power Rangers • Pocalv >ntas • Mickey Mouse • Minnie 'N Me Winnie the Pooh • The Lion King • Aladdin • Bugs Bunny l NFL Super Bowl • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs -At- Barbie: A Camping Adventure ■•ssVjb Kimberly's Creations 350 Lanny Dr.. Winchester, va 22061 Winchester - Apple Blossom Mall & Martinsburg Mall Fax# (540) (>78-8219 Phone (540) (>78-8051 fl Blessed Event... cjesuis ^ Birthday Let us celebrate. From The Country Cafe Main Street • Washington, Virginia Let us keep Christ in Christmas and honor Him as King all year. Wishing each of you the greatest Christmas of all and may each of you receive the greatest gift of alL Thank you for a great year and may each of you be blessed. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for the Holidays!! -David, family and staff With this coupon Your choice of a sub, fries & drink $3.95 Christmas is a perfect time to count our blessings and say thanks for your loyalty. Southern states FRONT ROYAL COOPERATIVE 50 WATER STREET 540-635-3118, 1-800-248-2053 HOURS: MON.-FRI. 7:30-5:00; SATURDAY 7:30-1:00 Life is precious. I A subsidiary of Valley Health System Anyone experiencing health problems develops an immediate appreciation for the many aspects of life previously taken for granted. Just managing the tasks of daily living can become a considerable challenge. That’s why Warren Memorial Hospital’s Home Health program is so vitally important to the quality of life for many people in our community. This service is yet another component of the comprehensive, coordinated care provided by Valley Health System. w Valley HealthSystem All the care you need. Warren Memorial Hospital • War Memorial Hospital • Urgent Care Winchester Medical Center • Valley Pharmacy • Valley Home Care Valley Medical Transport • Surgi-Center of Winchester

Real Estate Transactions The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Nathalie Thebaud Lewis to Thomas Amerman Lewis, Jr., .0075 interest in 244.4196 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. Nathalie Thebaud Lewis to Anna V. Lewis, .0075 interest in 244.4196 acres, Wakefield District. Deed of Gift. 7U Wishing You Happy Holidays Real Estate ill 3 Court Row, Box 298 Washington, VA 22747 0 540-675-1373 <mt Rick Kohler, Broker • Mitzie YoungrGRI Rudy Ruzkh EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-4248590. For the Washington, DC area please call HUD at 4263500. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-543-8294. Stop by our office on Main Street, Washington, Virginia and we can help you plan your entire weddi ng. ftappafjannocfe i&ettts (703) 675-3338 James E. Whorton and wife to Peter A. Garland and wife, lot 7-F, Skyverge Estates, Wakefield District. $76,000. ' James E. Swindler and wife to Bobette Lee Swindler, 15.1923076 percent interest in 31.2837 acres, Piedmont District. Deed of Gift. T.G. Taylor Construction L.L.C. to James C. Racer, III, lot four, 5 acres, Jackson District. $133,500. Albert S. Wines and wife to 1 Kenneth Kratz, 1.1106 acres, lot 2, Wakefield District. $20,000. Jake Thomas Taylor to J.T. Taylor, tract one, less than 1/2 acre and tract two, less than 1/3 acre. Deed of Gift. RAY T CANNON CO.. INC (UAL ESTATE Since l 9 sI 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 sr r V,. Thank you for the memories of a £f re at (95 and may c96 bring joys and happiness to all. —Anne Furtick V. -wwtn ‘Enjoy 'The EfoCidays THE BUYER'S AGENCY, INC. 540-675-1190 Washington, Virginia 22747 Butch Zindel Buyer Broker qB MLS Some Things Don’t. This side of Virginia (Sec county list below) has us 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 |j phone numbers we need in Virginia - lor lax 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 I urtn ( mints family and friends, you will still need to do that You just need to remember to use the new 540 area code for the western region of Virginia. Costs haven’t Changed. Local calls will still be local calls, just like before. And your monthly cost for service will stay the same. 540 is in effect now. Tell your family and fnends to use your new area code - 540 - now. And you should reprogram your fax machines, speed dialers, and other routing equipment. For more information, call 1-800-672-2628 You can also visit our Home Page on the Internet at http://www.bell-atl.com N«*540 Counties: Alleghany Augusta, Bath, Bedfoid, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan. Carroll,Clarke, Craig, Culpeper Dickenson, Floyd Franklin. Frederick, Cites, Craysm. Henry, Highland, King Ctotgf, Lee, Louisa, Madison, Montgomery, Orange, Page, Patrick, Pulaski, Rappahannock, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, kuxwell W*nen,Wiishington, Wise, Wythe For our foreign exchange service i ustomers 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. ©Bell Atlantic THE HEARJ OF COMMl'NICATION* THOUGHTFUL RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY... LITTLE WASHINGTON area: Great Mt. views from 9.75 acres along wooded ridge, $49,000... Also 28 view acres, $115,000... OLD BROWNTOWN ROAD: Nearly 10 acres in the Mt. foothills, divided into 6 building lots, $57,390... BLACKWATER CREEK flows thru 5 acres open and wooded with remodeled Circa 1910 house, fireplace, many porches, walnut paneling, barn, beaver dam, $155,000... THORNTON RIVER FARM, wild and scenic, 41.5 acres, secluded 4 BR house with great room, barn, partially fenced, $275,000... ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MOSBY: Two-level home with fireplace, 2 BRs, needs TLC, $60,000... HEDGEROW ART at The White House inWashington. <* (The “Craft House“ next to my office on Gay St... Open Sat. and Sun, 12 to 5 pm...Last minute shopping?) ROGER BATCHELDER, at Little Washington 540-675-1776 540-937-1776 (Res.) The Realtor May the peaceful tranquility of this happy season enter your heart and home. We thank you and look forward to serving you in 1996. SPERRYVILLE REALTY Sperryville, Virginia 540-987-8088 Season’s Greetings W? think of you this season with warmth and appreciation and also our thanks. HAPPY HOLIDAYS From All Of Us At Eileen M. Day Realtors r Let us tahe the spirit of Christmas into our hearts & share the joy & peace it Brings. 43/-A South Koyal Avenue, Front Royal, VA 22630 540-635-9808 or 1-800-292-3548 VA