Rappahannock News, January 3, 1996

PAID CIRCULATION 2,950 ' Subject to ABC*U«t ' RAPPAHANNOCK HOUSEHOLDS 2,722 -Vtf,. A -(. W nr • i - v. - :.***•'**a* SJC* f y--t • ..5 -.v ?r<f4ac.**6- ' ,.,*%'■?>-.w<KJMi3 48th Year, No. 1 10 Pages Member Audit Bureau of Circulation WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1996 Washington, Virginia Phone 675-3338 50 Cents Child Abuse Problems Require By SHERRY JONES . » Capital News Service RICHMOND — Major legislative, budget and admin' istrative changes aimed at strengthening Virginia’s childprotection system could be on the horizon for the 1996 General Assembly session. ) -As a result of a. recent study involving the case of Valerie Smelser, members of a special subcommittee of the Virginia General Assembly plan to recommend numerous improvements for Virginia’s child-protective services system. **■■■.• ; Miss Smelser was the 12-year-old victim of chronic •abuse whose nude, emaciated body was found last January in a ravine in Clarke County. Calling the issue a “delicate matter,” Delegate Alan Mayer, D-Fairfax, said he thinks the recommendations are a positive step toward protecting children and the rights of individuals. ‘The trick of this is fixing it with a scalpel, not a sledgehammer,” he said, adding that his subcommittee’s recommendations reflect the suggestions of people who See Support, Page 2 Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Crndy Mahan Spring Mountain Waldorf School students Damian Hallett, Whitney Craig, Daniel Slack, Sarah Levan, Aron Weisgerber, Gaelan Finney-Day, and Kali Clark (not pictured) took two months to make this U.S. map to scale. Government Officials Take Oaths of Office Families, Friends Crowd Courtroom for Swearing-In Ceremony Last Thursday was swearing-in day for county officials. Clerk Diane Bruce had originally scheduled the ceremonies for 10 a.m., but postponed them to 3 p.m. when the courtroom was needed for Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courtr She picked the members of the Board of Supervisors to go first. Only Piedmont District representative Charles K. “Pete” Estes, Stonewall-Hawthom District representative Robert Anderson and Wakefield District representative Hubert S. Gilkey III were there. Hampton District representative Mike Massie and Jackson District representative Ron Frazier had arranged with Ms. Bruce to be sworn in earlier. She swore in School Board members, and only new Jackson District representative Ron Makela was there. Dennis Wingfield from Piedmont District and John Tole from Stonewall-Hawthom had previously arranged to be sworn in. Wakefield District representative Paul Nichols had a doctor’s appointment, and Hampton District representative Bryant Lee had not contacted her, she said. Library Board members Franklin Warner and Celine Siira were sworn in also. Mr. Warner will be serving his second term. Mrs. Siira is a new member. Treasurer Frances Foster and her deputy Willie Cloud, Commissioner of Revenue Beverly Atkins and her. deputy Betsy Murray and new Sheriff Gary Settle and all his deputies were also sworn in. Having taken their oaths before Ms. Sheriff Gary Settle is sworn in. Bruce, they then signed them. The courtroom was quite crowded while all of this was going on, and several people commented that it looked as though most of the people in the county were working for the government. Rappahannock News Staff Photos by Sharon Kiipatfjck. Sheriff’s Office deputies also took an oath of office last Thursday. Fire Funds System Approved Audits Debated By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer There was considerable discussion of audits and cellular telephone bills, but eventually the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a set of guidelines for. reimbursing fire and rescue squads for their operating expenses out of the fire levy and appointed a board to review the’bills. Hampton District representative Mike Massie suggested in the future the county should consider only reimbursing 75 or 80 percent of operating expenses as opposed to 100 percent. : “It’s human nature,” he said, “if somebody else is paying the bills there is no inceptive to not spend money.” ;< Richie Burke, who was representing the Fire and Rescue Association, said his experience with the Sperryville Fire Department caused him to believe “most departments are very frugal, whether it is tax money or money from the public.” „ Mr. Burke said he had talked with cellular phone com4 panies and found they would apply the state contract ratd for phone usage to fire and rescue companies only if a sin4 gle bill could go directly to the county. He said that would & See Fire, Page 3 Having sworn to the oath, supervisors Robert Anderson and Hubert Gilkey also sign it. Old Hag Bulletins Bypass Meetmg J Scheduled VDGTT has scheduled a informational . hearing on the Sperry ville Connector for Monday, Feb. 12. The meeting will be at the Rappahannock County High School from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Government At A Glance • School Board, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, RCES library. • Town Council, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan 10, Town Hall. • Public Forum on Villages and Bypasses, sponsored by the Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan 10, Sperryville Fire Hall. • Water and Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, Courthouse. • Architectural Review Board, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, Town Hall. College Restructuring Plans Seek Tuition Cost Control By BILL BUCKMAN Capital News Service RICHMOND — With the 1996 session of the Virginia General Assembly about a week away, one legislative commission has started rolling up its sleeves to streamline the future of higher education. The Commission on the Future of Higher Education in . Virginia released a report in November containing its recommendations to the General Assembly concerning the restructuring of Virginia’s colleges and universities. “It’s a very tough issue that has been going on for years,” said commission Chairman Sen. John H. Chichester, R-Stafford County. “When it comes to higher education we need to make sure that the academic community and the policy makers share the same goals.” Sidney O. Dewberry, a member of the commission, brought the higher education funding issue of the fare front in an analysis he presented to the commission. “Our colleges and universities face enormous challenges,” Mr. Dewberry said. “They must teach more students and must find ways to contain the per-student cost of instruction. This is what restructuring is all about.” Mr. Dewberry said support for higher education is an investment for the future that will ultimately contribute to economic growth. Many Virginians, he noted, are finding it more difficult to pay the costs of college education. Sen. Chichester commended Gov. George Allen and the General Assembly for capping tuition increases that gave students and families some certainty about tuition charges. The commission chairman, however, admitted that this is not enough. “We have to increase state support of Virginia colleges and universities,” he said. “Students need state government to resume its commitment to pay an appropriate share of the costs of higher education.” For the 1995-96 academic year, Virginia ranks in 43rd place among states in per-student state support for higher education. Tuition and fees for state universities like James Madison, Virginia State and Longwood are second highest in the nation. Such research universities ^ the University of Virginia are eighth highest. “The commission believes that it is time to roll back these fees,” Sen. Chichester said. . Tn addition to funding, the commission discussed tenure among college professors. The report states that beginning with the board of visitors, Virginia’s colleges and universities must become more "business-like” about tenure. The report calls for institutional wide policies and general criteria for the application of tenure-track agreements with faculty. “If the job is not being done satisfactorily the incumbent must be replaced,” Sen. Chischester said. “Academia cannot be exempted.” This thinking resembles that of Beverly Sgro, secretary of education, who just a few weeks ago recommended reviews every three years. Park Suggests Fees For Hiking Old Rag After trying limits on hikers on Old Rag Mountain in October, the Shenandoah National Park proposes to continue the practice of'issuing permits for the ridge trail on weekends and holidays from April through October in 1996. Last year the permits were free. The park’s new proposal includes a charge of $3 to $5 for the permits. The park will develop a management plan over the winter and schedule a public comment period for late winter or ear|y spring. Rep. Frank Wolf, R-lOth District, has already voiced his opposition to any plan that restricts access to Old Rag or charges for hiking permits. Actually the park did not turn away any hikers during October. The capacity of 200 cars in the overflow parking lot was never reached. The park believes this was the result of a combination of rainy weather on some weekend days, less than spectacular fall color and advance publicity about the permit system and overcrowding on weekends. The Shenandoah National Park is continuing to look at alternatives for parking. One option would be to continue to lease the hay field being used as an overflow lot with a capacity of 200 cars. This requires an additional walk of .8 mile to the trail head. Last year the Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services . Board offered van service from the parking lot to the trail head for 50 cents one way. Other alternatives include developing new parking areas on private land adjoining the park or on a combination of park land and private land adjoining the park. Both these alternatives would be limited to 100 cars. In the "past the park has included consideration of developing a campground on private land adjoining the park as one of the alternatives for future use in the area. That alternative is apparently no longer under consideration. The park invites comments on these proposals by Jan. 15. They should be sent to: Superintendent Shenandoah National Park - RR 4, Box 348 Luray, VA. 22835 .... . • • •' T '-'4 v.' ■ 1

The following cases were heard in Rappahannock County District Court Dec. 19 and not previously reported in the Rappahannock News: Jessica Lorane Garvin, 69/55, continued to March 19, paid $29 costs. Scott F: Gautier, 69/55, $42/34. , Raymond L. Gooch, 70/55,1 $45/29. Ellene Barr Greenberg, 68/55, $39/29. Jason Scott Hall, 74/55, $57/29. * Jeffrey Wayne Helmick, 72/55, defective equipment, $25/29. Devin H. Herlihy, 67/55, $36/29. Roger Lee Hitt, improper driving, $25/29. Michael Roy Hodgkiss, 70/55, $45/29. Willaim Morris Inglis, 67/55, continued to Jan. 16. Allen Jackson Jenkins, driving under influence, drive on suspended license, continued to Jan. 16. Teresa Carol Jenkins, no inspec tion, $25/34. Ingoo Jeong, 77/55, $100/29. Michael Kent Johnson, radar detector, $30/29. Thomas K. Kapanka, no operator's license, complied with law. Stanley Leigh Kelly Jr., $45/34. Barbara Lee Keyser, 70/55, continued to March 9, $29. Joo Hoo Ki, 71/55, $48/29. William Jennings King Jr., 70/55, $45/29. Jenny P, Kipp, defective equip Social Security Withholding Laws for Domestic Help Easier ■ Despite the existence of a yeari old law designed to strengthen Social ! Security protection for people who Iwori^ in another’s household by making it easier for both the employer and the employee to participate in die program, many people still may not be correctly reporting household wages, according to Bruce A. Hundley, Social Security Manager in Culpeper. “Many people still don’t, know when they have to report household worker’s wages,” Mr. Hundley said. 3“The calls we get to the office reflect ~a great deal of confusion on this issue.” Under the new law, employers iave to file only once a year instead ..of quarterly, and they only hav^e to .pay taxes for those household persons i to whom they pay $1,000 or more during the year. . “Workers covered by this change in the l,aw are maids, child care providers, gardeners, and others who provide household services. If they are under age 18, they’re exempt from coverage unless household employment is their main Occupation,” Mr. Hundley said. Instead of filing a report each calendar quarter and paying tax on the earnings of workers who are paid $50 or more during the quarter, nontax will be due unless the earnings are at least $1,000 for the full year. The tax rate is unchanged, with you and your employee each paying 7.65 percent of the gross earnings. * “For the first time, you will be required to report the household worker’s taxes due on your own Federal tax return (Form 1040),” the manager said. “During. 1995-1997, you can pay the employment taxes in a lump sum when you file your tax return, without incurring a late penalty. Beginning inX998, you will need to satisfy tlve tax obligation by, increasing your quarterly tax payments or increasing the tax withholding on your own wages.” “If you have questions about the changes in reporting household employment and paying the Social security taxes on household employment, contact your local social security office, or call our toll-free number, (800) |72-1213,” Mr. Hundley said. “Our busiest times are early in the week and early in the month. So, if your questions can wait, it’s best to call another times.” V /Ve*v/treO'(%(& V --^3 • 6 This side of Virginia (see county list below) has its own new area code - 540. That’s changed. But not much else has. Why a new area code? when you think of all the new phone numbers we need Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia family and friends, you will still need to do that. You just need to remember to use the new 540 area code for the western region of Virginia. Costs haven’t Changed. Local calls will still be local calls, just like before. And in Virginia - for fax machines, cellular phones, pagers, computer modems, new and growing businesses - it’s easy to see how an area code can “fill Up.” Bell Atlantic wants you to have the best service possible, and planning for even more growth by assigning a new area code is just one way we do that. If you need to dial an area code when calling your monthly cost 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. No* 540 Counties: Alleghany Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Canvll, Clarke, Craig, Culpeper; Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Frederick, Giles, Grayson, Henry Highland, King George, Lee, Louisa, Madison, Montgomery Orange, Page, Patrick, Pulaski, Rappahannock, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, Td&weU, Wfcnrn, Washington, Wis«, Wythe. For our foreign exchange service customers and people living in the following counties: Fauquier; Loudoun, and Stafford - please call 1 -800-672-2628 io determine if your area code is changing to 540. J nepfac* 66# ft. u ©l<*» Bell Atlanta ©Bell Atlantic THE HEARJ OF COMMUNICATION" ment, $25/34. Gregory G. Landreth, 69/55, continued to June 1996. Jonathan Perry Lee, 70/55, $45/29. Larry Leon LeHew, 71/55, $48/29. John W. Malcolm, 71/55, $48/34, seat belt violation, $25. John Brendan McCabe, 73/55, $54/29. Melissa Jane McDaniel, 74/55, $57/29. Malcome Wayne McKeown, 67/55, $36/29. Billy Jo McKinney, illegal window tinting, $20/29. Ronnie Travis Meadows, reckless driving, accident, continued to June 1996 paid $29 costs. Donna J. Miller, 80/55, continued to March 19, paid $29 costs. Shoji Morikawa, 71/55, $48/34. Vincent Valentine Nottage, 88/55, $125/29. . Sandra K. Payne, defective lights, $20/29. Richard W. Pearson, overlength, 30/34, overwidth, $30/2. Pamela J. Pollipo, 70/55, continued to March 19, paid $29 costs. Alex Hermon Redmon, no registration. in possession, complied with law, no seat belt, $25.V ~ & Mary E. Richards, 69/55, $42/34. Andrew John Ruche, 69/55, $42/34. J Edward Leroy Rush, 69/55, $42/29. Patricia Saltonstall, 70/55, $45/29. \ Gwendie penise' Singleton, driving under influence, continued to June 18. X And Roberts Smythe, 74/55, $57/29. James Shelton Teklinski, 70/55, $45/29. Barry D. Thompson, overwidth, $30/29> Tanya Jeannette Vacek, no operator’s license in possession, complied vyith law. Anthony Donell Williams, 68/55, $39/34. Kimberly M. Williams, 71/55, $48/34. Loren? M. Williams, 74/55, continued to March 19, paid $29 costs. Teresa Carol Wilson, expired registration, $25/34. Michael J. Wintermeyer, 72/55, $51/34. Tracey Cathleen Wise, 70/55, $45/34, no registration in possession, $10/2. Terry Alan Woodward, 69/55, $42/29, no seat belt, $25. Wallace David Woodward, 69/55, no operator’s license in possession, continued to Jan. 16. Pet of the Week The featured dog at the 1 Shelter in Amissville this week is a 3 year old Lab cross named Carrie. • Sparky: 8 month old, tan (n) male Shepherd cross. Weighs 40 pounds. Very playful. • Mia: 1 year old (s) female Husky/Shepherd. Needs a fenced yard. j • Sandy: 1 year old (s) female i Shepherd/Golden. Weighs 35 to 40 ' pounds. • Jesse: 1 to 2 year old (n) male Shepherd/cross. Tan and brown. To reach the Shelter call 937- i 3283. Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. I Emergency Log The following fire and rescue calls were routed through the dispatch center during the past week: Dec. 25: 10:41 a.m., possible stroke, Route 680, Castleton, Castleton VFD and Amissville VFD; 12:14 p.m., heart attack, Route 673, Huntly, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 3:23 p.m., sickcall, Route 628, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD; 9:37 p.m., chest pains, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. n Dec. 26: 11:58 a.m., field fire, U.S. 522, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD and Chester Gap VFD; 12:23 p.m., vehicle fire, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 7:37 p.m., auto accident, Route 645, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 7:41 p.m., chimney fire, U.S. 211, Amissville, Amissville VFD and Flint Hill VFD; 9:54 p.m., sickcall, Route 647, Flint Hill, Flint Hill VFD. Dec. 27: 9:34 a.m., possible stroke, Route 231/707, Sperryville, Washington VFD. Dec. 29: 6:46 a.m., chest pains, Route 610, Chester Gap, Chester Gap VFD and Flint Hill VFD. 0 Dec. 30: 3:36 a.m., unconscious person, Route 1003, Sperryville, Sperryville VRS, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD; 2:34 p.m., difficulty breathing, Route 637, Amissville, Amissville VFD; 6:09 p.m., auto accident, U.S. 211, Washington, Flint Hill VFD and Washington VFD. • The following calls came through the Rappahannock County’s Sheriff s Office this past week: Dec. 25: business, Route 231, Sperryville; business, Route 231, Sperryville; information-general, U.S. 211, Sperryville; information-general, Route 626, Washington; informationgeneral, Route 628, Flint Hill. The Colony Shop FAIRFIELD, Berryville, Virginia • 540-955-1434 3 miles North of Berryvillemt Rt. 340 Town and Country Clothes for every occasion. New Tear's SUPER SALE! Drastic Reductions on All Seasonal Clothing • Dresses • Shorts • Blazers • Suits • Scarfs • Belts • Coats • Skirts • Jewelry • Slacks • Blouses • Ties • Handbags • Bathing Suits • Sweaters • Jackets Many Great Bargains! Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri., Jan. 8V9,10,11,12 _9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. fcC __Peggy E. Cone__ jj Yes! Please enter my new subscription to mappapannocfe JSetosT^7 Subscription rates bp mail: Rappahannock.$19.00/yr. Elsewhere in the U.S..$24.00/yr. NAME______ ADDRESS____ CITY---STATE_ZIP_ Mail subscriptions are payable in advance. Make check or money order payable to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS, P.O. BOX 59, WASHINGTON, VA. 22747 This form may also be used for CHANGE OF ADDRESS, Old Address: New Address: i The Rappahannock News (ISSN #’s 1050-7655 & 188280) is published every Wednesday at 39 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 by Rappahannock News, a division of Arundel Communications, Inc. Second class postage paid at Warrenton, Va. and at additional mailing offices. Subscriptions $19.00 a year in Rappahannock; $24.00 elsewhere in U.S. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to RAPPAHANNOCK NEWS P.O. Box 59, Washington, Va. 22747. Dec. 26: fish and game violations, U.S. 522, Huntly; hit and run, U.S. 522/641, Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 645 Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route'231, Sperryvitle: Dec. 27: assist Culpeper county, U.S. 211, Amissville; stray livestock/horses, Route 231, SperryvHte; tdo/mental patient, U.S. 522, .Flint Hill; family fights, route 662, Huntly; j stray dog, Route 729, Flint Hill; extia | patrol/welfare check, Route 629, Fliht Hill; suspicious person/vehicle/incident, Route 1001, Sperryville. Dec. 28: residence, Route 729, Flint Hill; residence, U.S. 522, Boston. Dec. 29: noise disturbance, Route | 661, Amissville; stray dog, U.S. &22, " Flint Hill; traffic accident, Route 621, Woodville; civil problem, Route 612, Sperryville. Dec. 30: dog nuisance, Route 729, Flint HH1; fish and game violations, Route 729, Amissville; dog nuis^nqe,; Route 729, Flint Hill; dog nuisance, Route 626, Castleton; fish and game j violations, Route 622, Washington, | damage property, Route 610, ChesSer j Gap; conservation, U.S. 522, Flint? Hill; business, U.S. 211, Washington;^ fish and game violations, Route 729, f Flint Hill; fish and game violations,! Route 647, Flint Hill; extra" patrol/welfare check, Route 637, Amissville; intoxication, U.S. 21li Sperryville; information-general,f: Town of Washington; traffic accident, \ U.S. 211, Washington; traffic‘aceif dent, Route 637; Amissville; traffic accident, U.S. 522, Sperryville. Dec. 31: conservation, U.S. 522, Flint Hill; residence, Route 640, * Amissville; residence, Route 630, Flint Hill; stray dog, Route 641, Amissville; reckless driving, U.S. 522, Chester Gap; citizen requested assistance, U.S. 211, Washington. Support From Page 1 work in the system as well as juvenile and domestic relations judges. J Many of the recommendatipift came from the Health, Welfare and j Institutions subcommittee. « jj The subcommittee’s Report, submitted in mid-November, characterized Virginia’s child-protection ami judicial system as one in which* , child can fall through the cracks, , J i “The system failed Valerie*’ ’according to the report that later stated that no system is foolproof. • *; Subcommittee Chairman Del David G. Brickley, D-Woodbridge, acknowledged the difficulties facing overworked and under financed social services agencies. Additionally, DeJ. Brickley said, the Smelser family hajj moved from county to county ih Virginia and had gon&to West Virginia to avoid detection of the abuses. * In a separate meeting, Del. Mayer reiterated Del. Brickley’s observations, saying the system failed. Mi& Smelser because records for unfouneted cases of child abuse are "purged after 30 days. j The legislation being proposed by Del. Mayer’s subcommittee stipulates' that evidence collected in unfounded cases remain on file in a separate rei istry with local departments for thrj years. i The only people having access ta the records would be the Departmei of Social Services and the subject i the report. The subject of the repc also could ask the local department, maintain the records for a longer, per od of time. This proposal, Del. Mayer said, intended to be “a severely restricts working tool of the department.” • In addition, the state departme proposes establishing a computed* statewide tracking system so that . social services agencies would ha\ access to information on a suspectc negligent or abusive family wh might have moved. Such a systel would cost about $12 million, wij the federal government paying me of it.

Footsteps * 4 fUppdwnnock Newt StdTFholo by Cindy Mahm Tracks mark the snow near the Skyline Drive. Operator To Log Hours - By SHARON KILPATRICK , Rappikumclt Ncw» Coatribatfng Writer 'i The Water and Sewer Authority -voted to request Sperryville sewer plant operator Donna Chabot to begin logging hours for herself and the other .authority employees as a means of gathering data on the need to extend - the hours of the part-time employee. * . ■ Ms. Chabot had asked the WSA to increase the part time employee to full 'time status because she said she and Troy Jenkins, the other full-time employee, have a difficult time getting ■all the work done in the, number of hours they work. Mr. Jenkins is supposed to be doing system maintenance ,for about half his hours, and Ms. Chabot said she has to call hiTfti in to . tun the plant or tests at the schools, and . She maintenance work is falling behind. IRS Owes Refunds /'• Three Virginians with Rappahannock addresses are in the -IRS’s list of taxpayers who are due a refund, but the agency cannot find them to send them the refunds. . - , The problem arises because the .address is wrong. Frequently the taxpayer moves after filing his return, but does not notify the IRS. In other •cases the address is incorrect on the tax return. ,’i, Steve W. Morrison of Amissville, •Matthew Knave of Washington, and John D. Rinker Jr. of Flint Hill are on ,thjs 12-page list of 2,099 Virginians .due refunds of .$1.7 million. The refunds range from $40 to $30,000. They may contact the IRS toll"Ttfce at (800) 829-1040 during normal business hours. Taxpayers who move during the year should notify the IRS by filing Form 8822, Change of Address. The WSA vote requires a 60-day list of all the hours worked by each employee with an indication of where they are working and what procedure they are performing. WSA member Richard Smith said he was surprised that Ms. Chabot’s request came when it did because since June she has not had to work on the elementary school’s sewer system because it has not been discharging. She has had to treat wells at both schools and at the School Board office according to her records. Ms. Chabot suggested the WSA could probably charge the Town of Washington and the school system more to recover part of the costs of additional hours for a third employee. Members agreed they would not consider giving raises before the start of the next budget year, but they may need to increase the hours of the parttime employee to keep from falling further behind in maintenance. The authority agreed to accept the bid of John Orr of Meridian Engineering in Warrenton for the design work on the project. The WSA agreed to award a contract for bond counsel after getting further information on costs. Member Charles K. “Pete” Estes said it would be possible to limit the flow into the system during rains with the equipment already at the plant. Member Carson Johnson had suggested at the earlier meeting in December that this be done as a means of determining where the infiltration and inflow problems are coming from. Mr. Estes said Mr. Johnson should agree to sign the log book indicating the test was being done at his request. “You can stand there and watch us do it,” Mr. Estes said. Mr. Estes said he was not sure if the pipes in the system could take the pressure of such a test. Other members were concerned about what would happen to sewage blocked out of the plant during such a test. The . WSA made no decision on conduct-' ing such a test. SPRING SEMESTER 1996 • Business & Occupational Classes At George Washington Carver-Piedmont Technical Education Center CODE.CLASS NAME....TIME....DAT...ROOM COST.HRS JEGIN CALOU....Calligraphy.-.6:30-9:30.MON.TBA.S35.lSH..H...Jin 22 Learn how to do beautiful hand-lettered calligraphy for invitation*, certificate*, and announcement*. COMOll—WordPerfect 5.1.6:30-9:30.MON.03.$60.30.Ian 22 Comae will introduce the ctudent to WordPerfect 5.1 ‘ ' GOM051 ..Intro to Computer.6:30*9:30.MON.13..$60.30.Ian 22 A Ant course for thoae who are interested in becoming 'Computer Literate* but do nr* wiah to begin with more advanced programs. Will be using Apple lie Computers. COMQS2..Intro to Computer..6:30-9:30.THU..03.$60..........30.—..... Jan 25 - A beginning course in cogiputer training, including basic DOS commands, with introductions to WordPerfect 5 l, Lotus 1-2-3, and dBase III programs on IBM computers. — COM 101 ..Windows 3.1. 5.00-700..THU.01.$50—.2A.Ian 25 An introductory course to Window* COM1Q2.. Windows 3.1. .....700-900.THU.01.$50.24.Ian 25 An introductory course to Windows. OOM201 ..Purchase, Upgrade A Repair..6:30-9:30.THU.34......$50.24.Jan 25 ’ Purchase, Upgrade and Repair of Computers. „ ELE011 ....Residential Wiring.6:30-9:30.MON.45.$60.30.Ian 22 Learn codes and proper techniques to be used in working with residential electricity. ELE061 ....Electrical Codes II.6:30-9:30.THU.45.$60-.30.Ian 25 The second half of electrical codes. , ELT0U.Electronic*.!.6:30-9:30.MON.34.$60.30.....Ian 22 An introduction to electronics and electricity. MAS011... Masonry/Bricklaying.6:30-9:30.THU.48..$60.30.Ian 25 |*S011.Pastel Drawing.6:00-9:00.MON.24.$60.30.Ian 22 - Pastel drawing instructed by local artist Dorothy Johnston. RkS 012....Pastel Drawing.9am-12.00.TUE.24....$60.30.Ian 23 Pastel drawing instructed by local artist Dorothy Johnston. PER011 —Personal Investments.7:00-9:00.THU.24..NC.10.Ian 25 Course sponsored by Scoa A Stringfellow covering stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, tax sheltered securities and investment information. SEC0U —Office Specialist.4:00-6:30.MON.01.$60.30.,.Jan 22 This course is designed to reinforce keyboarding activities and develop good office techniques and computer skills. SEC021 ....Office Specialist D.6:30-9:00.MON.01.$60.JO.d.Ian 22 Advanced office procedures with use of Microsoft Works with Windows and Quicken software. ' SIG011.Sign Language 1.6:00-9:00.THU.12.$60. 30.Ian 25 Leam the art of communicating through the use of sign langusgc. S1G021.Sign Language II.6:00-9:00.MON.12.$60. 30.Jan 22 CUu for students who have had some instruction in Sign Language. TYPO 11 —KeyboardingAyping.6:30-9:30.THU.13.$60...30.Jan 25 Leam the keyboard using the touch method on Apple He computers. WEL011... Welding 1.6:30-9:30.THU.49.$60.30.Jan 25 on safety and usage of slick welding, acetylene and oxygen welding and cutting, mig. and tig welding. AT ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TYP013....Typing/Keyboarding.6:30-9:30.THU.59.$60.30.J*n 25 Leam the keyboard using the touch method. COM013..WordPerfect 5.1.6:30-9:30.TUE...56.$60-30^..Jen 23 Leem to type documenu. reports. memo*, letter*, and short manuscripts an the PC. COM033 ..Lotus 1-2-3.6:30-9:30 .THU.........30-.... $60.....SO.....™.. Jan 25 W«k with soreadsheets. dau management situauons, and to develop graph* using the PC. COM053 1nLro toComputer.6:30-9:30.WED.56.$60. 30.Jan 24 A beeinning course in computer including basic DOS commands. WordPerfect 5.1. Lotus 1 -2-3, and * • dBase 10 programs. B^i^.ul^forTu^a'till begin on Tuesday. January 2. 1996, and will end on Friday, January 12, SSTCi? S-r by doingeither of die following: (1) telephone - call 540-125-0476. *30 AM tng-flO PM orovide necessary mformauon and mail chock; (2) come by Center between hours of * 30 AM and 4 00PM tJwdeihe necessary information. and pay for classes. (3) fill out the form below mini «mh tuiUarTpaymenl Tuition cosu do no. include textbook* or supplies. (Should class no. ijEUtflEXE. » Ml MO REFUNDS MBj™!NIOTOF CUSS. For USw_ . ■ . ,,inn .Snui i soecific clau or program, call the Center at 540-823-0476. Mafl wUh payment to: GWC-PTEC. Adult Education, P.O. Bos 999, Culpeper, Va. 227*1 _ Home Telephones Name; Add re. City _Wodt Telephones -Zip-■ Course Requests: 1st Choree 2nd Choice; ► Fire ’ From Page 1 cut costs dramatically, and he would be willing to see that the bills got distributed to the various companies to review before the bill was paid. Mr. Massie asked if the county could require that audits be done by the same company that audits the county. County Administrator John McCarthy said the county would automatically have an 'audit of its expenses for fire and rescue, but he did not know about audits of other fire and rescue funds. Mr. Burke said not all companies have audits, but “our books are open.” County Attorney Peter Luke said for the county to have the audits done, all the companies would have to keep their books in the same way. Mr. Burke said each time a different treasurer is elected by a company the method of keeping books could change. Piedmont District representative Charles K. “Pete” Estes said he did not believe the county could audit the fire and rescue squads, which are independent entities. Wakefield District representative Hubert S. Gilkey agreed. Ron Frazier, the new representative from JacksOn District, asked if the county would have a policy on fire companies charging for the use of their buildings. Mr. Massie saia tnat naa not oeen a problem for the Planning Commission in scheduling meetings on the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Frazier said the Amissville company charges the Boy Scouts. Mr. Estes said the Sperryville Fire Company does not charge county or non-profit groups except for the election. He said sometimes groups leave quite a mess the members have to clean up. < “This wasn’t our problem a couple of months ago,” Mr. Frazier said. “Now it’s our problem.” Eventually the supervisors approved a set of suggested guidelines and appointed Mr. Gilkey, Mr. Burke and Jonas Alther to the board to review bills. During the evening session they also appointed Venizelos Lagos and Rick Wood as citizen representatives if they agree to serve. The meeting began with the reelection of Mr. Gilkey as chairman and Mr. Estes as vice chairman. Mr. Massie was reappointed as the board’s representative to the Planning Commission, and Mr. Frazier was appointed the board’s representative to the Planning District Commission. The board agreed to continue meeting on the first Monday of the month except for holidays and to approved a proposal that the meeting would automatically be the Wednesday following that if the meeting date had to be changed for a holiday or weather. Del. Jay Katzen attended the meeting and said, “Most of the bills you have asked me to support are already being prepared. I wish you would come share with me the growls when the bear legislation is forwarded.” He added, “I want and ask that you be faithful and present partners. Don’t hesitate to call me on legislation coming up.” Mr. Anderson said the bear bill might riot be necessary. He suggested the supervisors ask Game Warden Jim Bankston to attend a meeting. Mr. Estes said, “I’m in favor of the bill going forward regardless of how our current game warden feels.” Del. Katzen said he would follow the wishes of the board, and the last day for introducing legislation is Jan. 24. Later Mr. McCarthy reviewed the governor’s budget as it affects Rappahannock County. Besides the fact that the county can expect a drop of more than $200,000 in state aid for education because of the change in the county’s Local Composite Index, a formula used by the state to compute a locality’s ability to support education, Mr. McCarthy noted that Rappahannock was in the list of counties that will be expected to contribute more for the local Health Department. He said he was working with a group of counties concerned about a bill that would set aside the county’s ban on sewage sludge. He said the bill, being proposed by Bio-Gro, a sludge hauler, would declare that sludge is a fertilizer, and counties could only monitor its application and require notice before it is spread. Mr. McCarthy said several counties share Rappahannock’s opposition to this proposal, both because they are concerned about sludge itself and because they are concerned about the limitation on local government’s ability to control zoning. Mr. McCarthy said Lord Fairfax Community College would be asking the supervisors for an additional $7,300 for building the campus in Warrenton. He said the supervisors should decide whether they want to support that or an equal amount for the Middletown campus for a chemistry building. Members asked him to get information on how many Rappahannock students attend each campus. During the evening session the supervisors approved special exceptions for Charles Racer for a second house on a 58-acre lot and Donald Brown to subdivide a 51-acre parcel into one lot of 8.58 acres and the other of 43 acres. Mr. Brown’s mother lives on the larger parcel. They also approved amendments to the county code to include the parking lots and roads around the schools in county roads that come under traffic law and amendments to the subdivision ordinance requiring hydrogeological testing for supplies of underground water for subdivisions 10 lots regardless of the lot size in residential and village areas and subdivisions of five or more lots when each lot is less than five acres. The Planning Commission had recommended that that provision apply when dny lot was less than five acres, but the ad published in the paper did not say that. They adopted the amendments anyway and will readvertise to make the change recommended by the planners. Attention Quitters % 60 d Final Sale $ Ginny Beyer Fabric ‘ THE RUSH RIVER GALLERY 540-675-1136 * 307A Main Street, Washington, VA • Open 7 Days a Week PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Architectural Review Board of the Town of Washington, Virginia will hold a public discussion with the Town's Attorney at its regularly scheduled meeting on January,1L 1996 at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at the Town Hall on Gay Street inJWaslWgton, Virginia. The public is invited to attend and participate in the discussion. ^ It is expected that the discussion will indtfde, but will not be limited to the following topics: 1. General overview of the purpose and history of the Historic District Ordinance as relates to state law and in the Town of Washington; 2. Review of the record of approvals and denials of the Town of Washington ARB; 3. Review of Section 5.2 (Matters to be Considered; Erection, Reconstruction or Substantial Alteration) of the Historic District Ordinance especially as to how it relates/compliments/conflicts with other Town Ordinances (zoning, planning, etc.); 4. Review of Section 4.3 (Certain Minor Actions/Alterations Exempted from Review); 5. Definition of "landmark” structures; 6. The Concept of "compatibility" in the Historic District Ordinance; significance" of structures not only in themselves but as they relate toadjoining structures; concepts of "open space" and "encroachment"; 7. Relationship of ARB duties to 'the Town of Washington Comprehensive Plan; 8. Level of detail on documents approved by ARB; in sufficient detail to obtain desired results. Franklin B. Reynolds, Jr. Attofney for the Town of Washington, Virginia Community Calendar Sunday, January 7 • Reception for opening of “Artists and Friends” Show at the Middle Street Gallery - 2-5 p.m. Monday, January 8 • Black History Program, at the Library - 7-9 p.m. Monday, January 15 • Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration, at The Theatre - 2 p.m. . Friday, January 19 • RAAC Movie, “II Postino” (The Postman), (PG), at The Theatre - 8 p.m. •* Saturday, January 20 • Lambert Orkis, fortepiano, and Kenneth Slowik, cello, in a concert of music by Beethovan and Bach, at The Theatre - preconcert talk.at 7:30 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. . j Sunday, January 21 • Havura Ktana sponsored exchange on the Israeli Peace Process, at the Library - 2j>.m. (987-8813) j • •' ' ’ ... • . , ' / ' ’■ ’ Saturday, January 27 “Jane Eyre,” a one-woman performance by actress Lisa Hayes, at The Theatre - 8 p.m. Different Discussion Proposed for Mid East Havura Ktana announced today that it will sponsor a conversational exchange on the Israeli Peace Process to be held at the Rappahannock County Library at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21. The Havura discovered recently, after Rabin’s assassination, that its own members have passionately divergent views, some believing — albeit not without fear and anxiety — that Israel is pursuing the only possible path to peace, and others believing that the peace process can only lead to disaster for Israel and to continuing conflict in the Middle East. Given how hard it is to hear each other on this knotty issue, the Havura decided to explore a different kind of discussion — not the usual heated exchange, not a debate — but the kind of thoughtful interchange associated with the Indian lodge, or with the Quaker or communal meeting that earnestly seeks to achieve consensus. .Rabbi Carla Theodore described the process like this, “We come with the idea that listening is more important than speaking. We come ready to acknowledge that our own views may not be entirely correct. We come willing to think together. We try to leave our egos at home. “I will bring some object, perhaps a flower, which will be held by whomever wishes to speak. The speaker is not afraid to reveal self doubts or contradictory thoughts. Our purpose in speaking is not to show how clever, or right we are, but to contribute to a more compassionate understanding of each other’s point of view, and if it is possible, to a general consensus. When one person is finished speaking (s)he puts the flower down. Out of respect for this personas contribution, there is then silence as we think about what was said. Aftera bit another person may wish to speak. Slowly (s)he comes and picks up tip flower. No one interrupts the speakef. When finished (s)he puts the flower down. We are not answering or challenging each other so much as sharing our thoughts about the subject itself We will ask people not to speak mote than six minutes at any one time. We are not trying to be brilliant or tj> score points; we are trying to opCjn our minds and hearts to each other. * “This kind of meeting takes prac, tice. We don’t know if we will do it well the first time, but we will try.” The Rappahannock Library will collect a folder of relevant reading materials for people wishing to do"a little background reading before they come. All interested people are invited to take part. ^ABERDEEN BARN Located in the Holiday Inn, Rt. 29 South, Culpeper 825-1037 ABEBDEEK - BARKS J Wednesday Night Prime Rib $10.95 Thursday Night Steak Dinner Special New York Strip, Salad, d? *| QC Potato, &. Onion Rings S' Vr# j COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PUBLIC FORUM Please join your neighbors and the County PIanning Commission for an Open Forum on the subjects of: BYPASSES & VILLAGES in Rappahannock ' The Forum will be held at the SPERRYVILLE Fire Hall on Wednesday, January 10 at 7:30 PM

—-Rappahannock i^etoo. Established 1877 An independent Newspaper Published Every Wednesday ARTHUR W. ARUNDEL, Publisher * Lou Hatter Sharon Kilpatrick Executive Editor Editor Barbara C. Wayland Ann Brown General Manager ~ Account Executive Cindy Mahan, Staff Writer and Photographer Peter W. Arundel, President John T. Toler David Smith Executive Vice President Senior Vice President ' To Subscribe Phone (540) 675-3338 BY MAIL: $19 a year in Rappahannock County $24 a year elsewhere in therllnited 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 Circulations WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1996 ditorials m Editorial Platform ■ "Where the press is free, and every man able to read, all is safe. ” l —Thomas Jefferson * The Rappahannock News believes several fundamental issues are of special importance to the character and heritage of Rappahannock County, and takes these consistent editorial positions on them. 1) Growth and development must be planned and controlled through strong, clear and fairly enforced zoning regulations sensitive to Rappahannock’s character, quiet beauty, and the quality of life of its people. Development plans must be reconciled with the county’s Comprehensive Plan, which serves as the essential roadmap to our future. 2) Education standards should be steadily raised and facilities updated because education is the key to unleashing the potential of our youth. 3) New business and clean industry should be sought to provide new employment opportunities for our residents and their children. But economic expansion should not come at the expense of our clean air and water. These ftfe far more important than a larger tax base. Tourism and the business that supports it should be strongly encouraged, since they provide revenue without the attendant major public services demanded by other industries. 4) Volunteerism, a hallmark of those who live in this proud and independent county, should be supported and encouraged as a continuing reflection of the strength and spirit of the county’s heritage. 5) Recognizing that none of these objectives may be realized without a vigorous, democratic local government, this newspaper will remain politically independent and actively investigate any abusepf public trust by public officials. Photo Ethics \ j Our integrity depends upon our reputation for credibility in the community we serve. This credibility is based largely on social convention which traditionally accepts the scene within the four borders of a photograph as proof positive of the event. Photographs possess the unique power to be proof positive, and thereby to inform, influence and change, as well as to provide a clear historical record. In order to protect photographic integrity and assure that the photograph shall remain an article of proof positive of events, the Rappahannock News adopts the following policy guidelines for the handling of editorial digital images in this newspaper as stated by the National Press Photographers Association: “As journalists we believe the guiding principle of our profession is accuracy, therefore, we believe it is wrong to alter the content of a photograph in any way that deceives the public. “As journalists we have the responsibility to document society and to preserve its images as a matter of historical record. “It is clear that the emerging electronic technologies provide new challenges to the integrity of photographic images. This technology enables the manipulation of the content of an image in such a way that the change is virtually undetectable. “We believe photojoumalistic guidelines for accuracy currently in use should be the criteria forjudging what may be done electronically to a photograph. Altering the content of a photograph, in any degree, is a breach of ethical standards recognized by the NPPA.” v-^ Our Rappahannock Heritage # Rappahannock News Staff Photo by Cindy Mahan • Sunlight is reflected off ice on the mountains looking back up Gid Brown Hollow from U.S. 211. Letters to the Editor Volunteers Gain Much To the Editor: Paul Nichpls is an excellent choice for Citizen of the Year. Paul will tell you that during his 40 years as a Boy Scout leader, he has received as much from the Scouts as he has given to them as their leader. Paul Nichols is a good example that being a Scout leader is a terrific way to become involved in our community, especially for men who don’t have Scouting-aged sons of their own. Even though Paul’s sons are adults now, he continues as a Scout leader. The assistance he provides to the other volunteers who have Scouting-aged sons is very valuable. Scouting provides exceptional opportunities for men to teach boys how they can become men of good character. This is done is adventurous ways which these men might not otherwise experience: canoeing on white water rapids, backpacking up a mountain peak, “dog sledding” in a winter klondike derby, or simply roasting marshmallows with two dozen boys over an open campfire on Big Bastard' Mountain. As boys grow up, they need adult male companionship from men outside the home. They need men who will deal with them, not on an authoritative or parental level, but as a mature adult to an aspiring one. Those benefits include the opportunity for community service, to make tfjRTiwf-feueR.-" . .Tsee fame/ fortune? sexual magnetism' extensive travel... all because of your charitable deeds, .-rand a generous donation * <-**~-- if* "fc mi Tn"~*1 ll . * .. 1! to your favorite worthy , i iIj. ■ i 1 I t 1 ? i'l i . . . . ! cause. . a difference in the lives of young boys, the adventures of Scouting’s outdoor program, leadership training and many others. Our community is fortunate to have two very good Boy Scout Troops and a. Cub Scout Pack which meet at Trinity Church in Washington and the Flint Hill Fire Hall. I want to encourage any man, age eighteen to eighty-plus, to follow in the footsteps of Rappahannock County’s Citizen of the Year, Paul Nichols, by becoming a Scouting volunteer. If you have three to five hours a month to give, I promise you it will make a significant difference in your own life, the lives of the boys, and our community. WALTER LONGYEAR Committee Chairman Troop #36 Washington Attendance Matters To the Editor: when Rappahannock Public Schools were listed in the Richmond Times Dispatch as one of ten underachieving school systems in Virginia our school administration and the Rappahannock Ne\ys circled the wagons to explain away the problem. Folks, two years ago the high school faculty were so concerned about attendance that a committee spent over a year developing a proposed new policy. It is a problem when two-fifths of our students are absent excessively. Does this affect student achievement? Well, remember that Rappahannock was also listed <^n the Richmond newspaper earlier uiis year (7/28/95). The Times Dispatch listed standardized test scores for math, reading, and science, for the three grades tested, for all school divisions. Also results on the literacy passport were listed. Rappahannock scored below the state averages in fourth grade reading, fourth grade math and fourth grade science. Rappahannock scored below the state averages in eighth grade reading, eighth grade math and eighth grade science. Rappahannock scored below the state averages in eleventh grade science. Rappahannock scored below the state average for the Passport Literacy test. In sum we scored below average in eight out of ten categories listed. ThffjTimes Dispatch printed test results in only three subjects so let’s examine results in all categories of standardized testing using figures provided hy the Virginia Department of Education; Rappahannock scored above the state average in three categories, tied the state average twice, and scored below the state average in nineteen academic categories. Do we have below average students? No, but we do have a school system that has lost its way. Let’s examine the area of attendance to see how this happens. The high school Attendance Committee’s first efforts at revising the policy elicited many objections from myself and other faculty members. After working closely with the faculty and doing more research, the cortimittee developed a policy that was unanimously endorsed by the faculty. This only intensified the eventual disappointment when the school system did not adopt the proposed policy or revise the approach to attendance at all. In my personal view, we need not only a stricter policy but also a sustained program of explaining to the community how absences hold back the entire class. Students coming to school when they are sick is not what I’m talking about. That “solution” would be inhumane and would also spread disease and be counterproductive. It’s the marginal absences — to get prom clothes, absences for vacation trips, absences the morning after a ball game and absences for minor discomfort. When a student is out of class it is pot just that one student who is affected; the whole class is affected. Our entire program of instruction is held back. I believe that most parents will help us improve attendance when the effect absences have on academic standards is better explained. We need the administration to take the lead in preaching attendance. If you as a parent are at any school meeting where the administrator does not mention attendance, ask why it was not mentioned. We need a better policy, we need an emphasis on attendance and a renewed commitment to curriculum and academic achievement and to the administration working with the faculty. Let’s all wish the new School Board luck as they try to get f; Rappahannock education back to above average achievement. BRION PATTERSON RCHS teacher Boston Supporters Thanked To the Editor: . - On behalf of the Amissville. Community Christmas, sponsored by the Amissville Ruritan Club, Baptist Church, United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Bethel Baptist Church, we wish to thank all the people who contributed in so many ways tq make this effort so successful. Thanks to everyone Who donated food, money or time to assemble the food baskets or to deliver the food, fruit baskets ancl flowers. We extend a special thanks to Lombardy’s Restaurant whose guests contributed so generously to the food drive at their Christmas party. This year we reached 75 homes. Individuals who helped deliver the items reported that those who received them were most grateful. What a good feeling to know that' our community brought so much joy to* people who may not have been touched" by the Christmas spirit otherwise. Thanks again to all who responded so generously. May your New Year be filled with all the love and joy thar you shared at this time of the year. ■* ; DOROTHY Z. HACKLEY and* NANCY NICHOLAS*] CoordinatorsAmissville" The Time Machine From the Rappahannock News back when * < .' •• : ' • V ■ -f ■' * /*> 30 Years Ago Jan. 6, 1966 t wo young women from Orange County were killed early A Christmas morning when the car in which they were passengers crashed into the Covington River bridge on U.S. 211.B.J. Moss of Viewtown shot a bobcat in Harris Hollow. He had seen tracks and used his wife as bait. He sent her up the path talking and singing to bring the large cat out from under cover. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Pullen celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. Christine Johnston won the town of Washington’s holiday decorating contest with a Della Robbia spray flanked by antique coach lights. 20 Years Ago Jan. 8, 1976 Snow caused several traffic wrecks including one on U.S. 522 south of Woodville in which a car was totaled. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Barron of Viewtown announced the engagement of their daughter Deborah Lynn to Roger L. Flinchum, a teacher at the high school. The fried chicken dinner, at Bradfords on Monday was $2. * ' Pain killing drugs were stolenfrom the Rappahannock Clinic in! Washington. 10 Years Ago Jan. 2, 1986 The county Board of Zoning. Appeals dealt with three con-! troversial applications at their’ December meeting. The board turned ■ down an application by Dwight andCharles Frye for a small car lot,' decided a garage James and Betty Settle had connected to their house - with a breezeway without obtaining abuilding permit was an allowed acces-I sory structure, and put off a decision; on an application by WilliamRemington to build a second house on • a lot of more than 50 acres pending a site visit. Steve Nikolajevic created a; miniature wild west how with model* trains in his Castleton home. I I Dorris Donald of Castleton wonl the newspaper’s weekly recipe con-! test for her Waikiki Meatballs. State Sen. Kevin Miller scheduled a meeting with the public prior to the §tart of the General Assembly session. *

JV coach Luther Stanley discusses strategy with Michael Qaader, the team’s leading rebounder. Volleyball Team Wins One of Four By NAOMI SMOOT . Rappahannock News Contributing Writer Last Wednesday Rapp’s Vatsity Volleyball competed in a tournament in Madison. The team played four matches, one of which they won. . Their first game was against Buffalo Gap. The team lost 15-3 and 15-2 in the second. After this the Panthers competed against Louisa and lost 15-6 and then 15-7. . During the third match, which was against Orange County, Rapp won. Courtney Welch served second to tie the score 1-1. She was followed by Fran Overdorf who helped to get a 3-1 lead. Orange got the ball back but didn’t score any points thanks to Katy Paratore who killed the return. Sarah Gentry served up three more points succeeded by Sherri Lillard who brought the team ahead 11-1. Courtney Welch later made another point for the team. Fran also did the same. Orange however had begun to catch up. By this time the score was 13-9 in Rapp’s favor. Nancie Gallegos later served to bring the team to a close 15-10 victory. During the second match Orange got a quick 5-0 lead. However CoUrtney and Nancie helped serve up four points for their team. Rapp scored no additional points after that and lost 15-4. . In the third and final game of the match Rapp fell behind 3 to 2. A few FAUQUIER! LIVESTOCK EVGHANGE > INCORPORATED Regular Sales Every Tuesday HORSE SALE 2nd Sat., 10 a.m., Every Month STATE GRADE P FAT CATTLE 1st Tues., 1:30 p.m. Every Month In addition to our regular sales on tffil 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 RL 55. 1995 MODEL REDUCTION SALE ALL TORO WHEEL HORSE LAWN TRACTORS REDUCED No Down Payment , No Payments, . . No Interest until April '96 OR 9.9% Financing See dealer for details* SWAN1 AJA.SWAN.JIL* 2Vi 9. chi ail vuipepn _.jcc««i 540-825-8371 mya oedit cxita (SM Mon.-Fii.t-12 Sal *L.united Time Offer Whan you want it dona right. • t**j it« Tcwocoatm-VY minutes later Nancie helped to tie the score at 7-7. Katy then dinked the ball to return possesion to Rapp. Orange however got a 10-7 lead which Rapp managed to tie. They tied again at 1212, 14-14 and 15-15 at which a time out was called. Angela Atkins served up two more points and the team won 17-15. Rapp played Orange again at six p.m. and lost that time 16-14 and 15-9. r kuppamnnock Newt Staff Photo* by Sharon Kilpatrick Varsity Coach Eugene Baltimore works with varsity players over the winter vacation break. Coaches Work on Basics Over Vacation By SHARON KILPATRICK Rappahannock News Staff Writer As they tried to keep their teams sharp with vacation practices, both basketball coaches indicated satisfaction with their victories over Luray High School on the last day of school before the break. JV Coach Luther Stanley said, “Everybody played a good game.” He said the team as a whole “look?d good against Luray. Michael Settle and Jason Baldwin had real good games.” Varsity Coach Eugene Baltimore noted that his team was missing starter Willie Eastham for the Luray game. He had been ejected from the Brentsville game and had to miss the next game. “Going down there undermanned, other people had to pick up,” Coach Baltimore said. The first half did not go well, and Luray went into half time with a 9 point lead. “I told the kids to get after them,” he said. In the second half “we contested every shot and made ^ them turn the ball over. That made the difference.” Coach Baltimore gave credit to the entire team, but singled out Jason Carter. With 16 points and 11 rebounds. iii . i^w| Peebles Where Quality and Value are Always in Style ROYAL PLAZA • FRONT ROYAL, VA • (540) 635-3101 • HOURS: MON.-SAT. 10-9; SUN. 12-5 • LURAY SHOPPING CENTER • LURAY VA • (540) 7iuiJ. HOURS: MON.-FRI. 10-8; SAT. 9-8; SUN. 12:30-5:30 — WARRENTON CENTER • WARRENTON, VA • (540) 347-1820 . HOURS: MON. SAT. 10-9; SUNUPS

■Activities Woodville Baptist Pastor: Rev. L. Starke Jones Sunday: ' Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Wednesday: Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. Five Forks Regular Baptist Pastor: Rev. Wilfred Deppen Sunday School 10 a.m. ‘ Worship Service 11 a.m. Promise Land Baptist Pastor: John R. Pendleton Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Supday: , 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.mi 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: Joii Heddleston Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Pastor: Tom Wiles Sunday: Adult Bible School/Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ' Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study 7 p.m. Wednesday: Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. St. Peter's Catholic Mission Rev. Albert Verbeke, Rector Masses: On Sundays 10 a.m. On Weekdays (Mon.-Sat.) 8:30 a.m. On Holy Days of Obligation 7:30 p.m. Bethel Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Forrest Freeman Sunday: Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Service 11 a.m. Thornton's Gap Regular Baptist Sunday: 'Rev. Kirby Shenk Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Amissville United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Nancy B. White Sunday School 9:45 p.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Washington Baptist Pastor: Rev. Phillip Bailey Office Open 9-1 (new day) Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Community Youth Group 4:30 p.m. Children’s Choir 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Shiloh Baptist Pastor: Rev. George O. Dean Sunday Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service at 11 a.m. F.T. Baptist Pastor: Rev. Douglas Farmer Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday: Thursday: Friday: Sunday: Tuesday: Trinity Episcopal Rector: Rev. Jennings W. Hobson III Saturday, Jan. 6: Epiphany Service (Feast of Lights) 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7:. Holy Eucharist 1 8 a.m. Morning Prayer II 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist IH1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10: Midweek Bible Study and ■ Holy Eucharist 9:30 p.m. Thornton Gap Primitive Baptist Moderator: Elder Rodger Frazier Sunday: , Every Third Sunday 10:30 a.m. County Methodist Services The United Methodist Churches will have worship services for Sunday, Jan. 7 as follows: . Flint Hill at 11:15 a.m. with communion; Sperryville at 8:45 a.m.; and Willis Chapel at 10 a.m. The Rev. Merlin Shorb is pastor and invites the public. Boston Homes Welcome Holiday Guests^ Rev. and Mrs. Alton Gibson of Liberty, South Carolina and Leslie Terry and friend Julie of Waterberry, Conn, spent the prior Christmas week here with Mrs. Irene Terry. Rev. Gibson was conducting revival services at the Nethers Lighthouse Tabernacle. Mrs. Terry had a talk by telephone with her other son, Sgt. Mitch and Mrs. Terry during the Christmas Holidays. They are stationed in Germany. Amanda Sims spent the Christmas holidays with her grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Hawkins. Mrs. Carroll Petty of Front Royal was a Wednesday guest in the Hawkins home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier, Michele, Michael and Christopher were Christmas Day guests of Mrs. Eunice Meade in Culpeper and were joined there by Mrs. Linda Weakley and friend, Gary of Ruckersville and Kenny Leauell and son of Madison! Tuesday guests in the Meade home were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Jenkins of Brandy Station. Christmas Eve Mrs. Irene Terry, Mrs. Jenny Jenkins and son, Wendell and friend Peggy were guests of Mr. By MARIE F. ATKINS 987-8802 SMllI _ and Mrs. Melvin Jenkins in Luray and were joined by their brother, Odell Fincham. On Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. Dick'Jenkins and Mrs. Irene Terry were guests of Mrs. Dorothy Miller in Culpeper. Misses Mary Tharp and Margie Williams entertained members of the Tharp family at their home on Christmas Eve. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage on Richmond Road was the gathering place for the family on Christmas Day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Embrey of Bealeton, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Cubbage and family of Winchester, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Embrey of Woodbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ryan of Northern Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Boutchyard; Stefan and Gregg of Unionville, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Cubbage and family of White Shop, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tharp and Katrina, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cubbage, Lori, Heather, Rebecca and Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Tharp and Bethany, Terry Cubbage, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cubbage, Jr. and T.C., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cubbage and Mrs. Rosie Wharton, all of Culpeper. Belated birthday wishes go out to Miss Mary Tharp, Darren Tharp, and Mrs. Lillian Norman, all of whom recently celebrated their days. Condolences are extended to the families of Silas Keyset, Mrs. Gertrude Carter and Mrs. Catherine Nichols, all of whom recently passed away. Elder Wayne Richards of Luray was a visitor last Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Webb and Mr. and Mrs. Owen Cubbage. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wharton of Woodville joined other members of the family at the home oFJjis mother, Mrs. Shelvy Frazier and Mfrfrazier on Christmas Day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mills, Shirley, Rebecca and Mary, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bragg, Kellie, Karla, Matthew and Mark, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Peregory, Joseph and Jennifer, Joel Peregory, and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peregory and Loren were Christmas Eve guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Peregory and Mrs. Lycille Perpgory in Front Royal. Mrs. Alvin Atkins of Sperryville was a Christmas Day overnight guest . of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frazier and fam-, J ily on Turkey Ridge Road. On|t Tuesday, Mrs. Frazier, Michele and Mrs. Atkins shopped in Fredericksburg and dined at the Market Street Restaurant. , 5 Mrs. Grat Buraker and daughters, Linda of Culpeper were Wednesday' guests of Mr. and Mrs. Owen,,., Cubbage. /\ Wishes go out to Mark Bragg who will celebrate his birthday on; Sunday. ‘ The Reva Volunteer Fire and . Rescue Company is sponsoring the recycling of aluminum cans an<i newspapers at the Reva Market every ' day. All artists are welcomed arid invited to attend the Artists of, Windmore Griffmsburg, which meets at Julia’s on Tuesdays and at the Culpeper Middle School on,'Thursdays. Call 825-4210 or 54T-" 2555 for more information. , To those in my area, 1 apologize for not reaching more of £ou at thi»~ time, due to may telephone being out of order. . To one and all, wishes go oubfor*; a healthy and happy New Year! Call1.me with your area news. Flint Hill Residents Enjoy the Holidays Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Klise and Mrs. Linnie Cummings have returned to their home after spending the Christmas holiday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gencarelle and daughters at Lynchburg, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Parker and sons at Portsmouth and with Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Cummings at Suffolk. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Curtis have returned after spending Christmas in Tulsa, Oka. with Bob and Sandy Curtis and children, Joshua and Tiffaney. Also joining them were Mrs. Rachael Deane and Kay Lynn Maupin of Charlottesville. Rodney and Jo Vest and their grandchildren, Ashley and Logan of Woodville visited his mother, Mrs. Christine Vest on Christmas Eve. Mrs. Vest accompanied them home, for the holiday. Dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lillard were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hawkins, Edith Graves, Mark and Diane Graves, Wilson and Lois Duncan, Sandy and Chip Duncan, Leon Lillard, Amy and Allison Lillard and Thomas Williams. Ann and Harlen Jones have returned to their home in Frastproof, Fla. after a visit with her mother, Mrs. Alice Brady. Dinner guests on Christmas Day of Mary Frances. Bywaters were Mr. and Mrs. Dougie Bywaters and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Bywaters and By POLLY AYLOR 987-8136 Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sanders and Nathan, Annie Miller Ellmore, Mr^. Alice Pullen and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and boys. Mrs. Barbara Gentry had as her guests last Sunday Mary Frances Gentry of Manassas and Ron and Mary Gentry and daughters, Maggie and Molly of Nokesville. Mrs. Alice Pullen and Mrs. Mary Frances Bywaters were recent dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Butler and boys, Daniel and Todd at Front Royal. Mrs. Pullen and Mrs. Bywaters were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson at Hume. They were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Whitmer at Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Dougie Bywaters Monday guests of Mrs. Pullen were Mr. and Mrs. George Smoot, Alice Virginia Butler and* Mary Frances Bywaters. Also Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Pearson were guests during and family. the holidays. Spending Christmas at Staunton with her daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Dodson and family was Mrs. Barbara Gentry. Christmas Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hickerson were Michael and Dayna Roy of Alexandria and Mr. and Mrs. Lynri Lillard of Springfield. Also visiting were Ray Hickerson, Dan Hickerson and daughters, Evelyn Hickerson, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Williams and son, David, David Huff, Annie Huff and Larry and Gloria Clark. Jim Curtis of Linden was a Sunday guest of his parents, Jack and Mary Curtis. Visiting Mrs.-Christine VeSLduring Christmas were Johnny Vest, Michael and Janet Vest, Curtis and Theresa and girls, Jamie and Casey, all,of Virginia Beach. The Flint Hill United Methodist church will have worship service at - 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 with com-v, munion. The pastor, the Rev. Merlin ; Shorb invites the public. We wish all those on the sick, list ( a speedy recovery - - Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Hudson and Kathy during Christmas were Larry and Gloria Clark and boys” Gary and Larry, Mr. and Mrs.' Odie Herndon and boys, Barry Hudson and Roseanne, Patsy and/ Charles Whorton, Eddie Burki and children, Chris Lillard, Danny and Hope Huff and son, Zackery. A Happy Birthday to Mrs. Alice Brady who celebrated her 91st on^ Monday. Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dennis and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dennis and ehH-T dren, Ashlyn and Matthew ofj Jackson, S.C. spent a few days during J. the holiday visiting Dennis at Huntly. Have a great week. * • I Pullens Have Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ricky L. Pullen of Washington are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ashleigh Dawn born Dec. 26 at Culpeper Memorial Hospital. Ashleigh weighed seven pounds and nine ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mrrand Mrs. Bernard L. Jenkins of Sperryville. Paternal grandparents are Mr. an<L Mrs. Bobby Menefee of Culpeper apd the late Nelson F. Jenkins. Paternal great grandmother i$ Mrs. Sadie Durham of Culpeper. Brookside Restaurant & Gift Shop U.S. 211 E. Luray Toothills of Blue Ridge Mtns. Frl. & 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. 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New Pastor at Washington Baptist Church „k.ev- Phillip Bailey, the new Pastor of the Washington Baptist Church will deliver his first sermon at 1 l.a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7. The public is invited to attend. . Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark visited Mrs. Ollie Vann of Ca^tleton and Amos Clark at Fauquier Hospital in Warrenton. We, are glad to report that Mrs. OlTie Vann of Castleton and Amos Clark have returned to their respective hojtfes after being surgical patients at Fauquier Hospital. 0 Congratulations to Etta Estes of W^sjhington and Manfred Call IV of Amtssvill? who were united in marriage at the Call home on Thursday Dec. 28. Mrs. Lisa Vaught of Luray was a Frjday overnight guest of her aunt, Mrs, Virginia Lindstrom. 1 Happy birthday to our great grand-son Robert Falls of Woodville who yvill celebrate his fourth birthday on Wednesday, Jan. 3. By RUTH CLARK 675-3608 'Wi Samantha Falls of Woodville spent Wednesday night with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Simmons. Luncheon guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mrs. Edie Falls, Samantha and Robert of Woodville and Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jo. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and Robbie of Point O’ Woods, Front. Royal were Thursday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Baker attended at New Year’s Eve Party at the Mineral Fire Hall on Sunday night.in Mineral. On Tuesday, Dec. 26 dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark Jr., Amanda and Stacey were Mr. and Mrs. John Marshall Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wayland and daughter, Tiffany of Sperryville, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie LeSueur and son, Joseph of Culpeper, Ms. Rhonda Clark and son Nathan of Front Royal, Mrs. Pat •Davjs and son, Kirk and Clyde Pullen. Christmas Eve visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Clark were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Beatty and Robbie of Point O’ Woods, Front Royal and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Brown, Amanda and Bobbie Jo. Mrs. Jean B. Moffett has returned , home after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Welling and family at Fairfax Station. The Welling family and Mrs. Moffett also visited Mr. and Mrs. Page MofFettHmd family in Leesburg during Christmas. Mrs. Sarah Brown and Bobbie Jo and Mrs. Ruth Clark attended the movie Grumpier Old Man at the' theater in Warrentbn on New Year’s day. Dinner guests New Year’s Eve of Mrs. Frances Eubank were1 Mrs. Sandra Hitt of Boston, Herndon Hudson, Mike Hudson and daughter, Victoria. Mrs. Addie Keyser and her granddaughter, Candy and her husband David of Luray spent New Year’s Eve with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyser and family in Alexandria. Mr. and Mrs. John Schultz spent "Wednesday, Dec. 27 until Saturday, Dec. 30 with their daughter and famfly, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Jakubowicz in Mechanicsville, Pa. Mrs. Alyson Sengstack and sons Eric and Jason of Centreville also visited with the Jakybowicz family. Have a healthy Happy New Year. Health and Fitness Group Meets Tuesday . AtnissVille Health and Fitness Support Group will meet at 11 a.m. on Jajn. 9 ,at Amissville United Methodist Church. The Group will recognize the 1995 best loser and* discuss plans for continuation of the group. For details call Cathy, 9375624. On Saturday, Feb. 3 the Jefferson Ruritan Chi' viil sponsor a bus'trip for the public to the largest Sports show in North America . Paul OeSterreicher, Jefferson Ruritan Club president, invites everyone to attend. ' The 41st Annual Eastern Sports', ✓ I.1.*'! f..T . By CATHY LOU SMITH 937-5024 Boat, Camping, Travel and Outdoor Woodville Area News Notes Mr. and Mrs. Dick Butler of Gtilpeper were recent guests of Mrs. V&llie Butler and Norma Holt. sJ i ' ; - , -V > „ _-V * By JUNE CLARK 987-8827 4PIO x . On Friday Mrs. Vallie Butler and l^dhtia Holt were dinner guests of Mr£. Pearl Hawkins in Sperryville. Mrs. Hawkins was a New Year’s dinner guest of Mrs. Butler and Ms. Holt. ,Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford, Charles Ray and Elizabeth of S^etryville, Mrs. Lillian Sykes, Tjiomas and Michael of Culpeper \fere guests during the New Year’s jjoliday of Mrs. Audra Crawford. r * Mr. and Mrs. John Norman and I»ic of Washington and Mrs. June (Jlark and Misty Hitt were Thursday ej/ening guests of Mr. and Mrs. ijichard Burke. * Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones of ■ Free Seedling £ale Is On * • ■ I *"This summer’s drought has had flrrimpact on trees and shrubs. Now is $ good time to think about replacement or additions to your landscape. The Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District and the John Jdarshall Soil and Water Conservation district are kicking off Jheir fifth annual Conservation Tree Jteedling Sale. ' Trees available this year are: Eastern White Pine, 25/$ 10; Noway Spruce, 25/$ 10; Green Ash, 10/$ 10 (John Marshall only);. White ttogwood Shrub, 10/$ 10; River Birch, 30/$.l0; Red.Maple, 10/$10 (John Marshall only); White Oak, 10/$ 10 ([John Marshall only); Pin Oak, J0/$10 (Culpeper only), i The seedlings are “bare root stock,’’ averaging 8” to 15” or more. ^They have bden grown two to three ^ears from genetically improved seed J>y (he Virginia Department of f orestry and are kept in cold storage iintil pickup. The deadline to order ^eedlings in March 1, 1996 and the ^seedlings will be available for pickup Tat tTie end of March. Those who order *will be notified by mail of the date, location and time of pickup. I We encourage you to support ^our local Conservation District and Jielp support their many conservation .efforts. Order forms may also be picked up at the Rappahannock Extension Office or by calling 6753619. Charlottesville Miss Linda Jones of Staunton and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Getzloff of Richmond were Tuesday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. L. Starke Jones. Misses Elsie and Margaret Dodson of Flint Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Billy Fox, of Luray were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs. June Clark and Misty Hitt. show is held in Harrisburg, Pa. The bus will leave the Jeffersonton Community Center at 6 a.m. and return at 12 midnight. The Eastern Sports Show has something for everyone with over 900 exhibitors featuring fishing, hunting, archery, boats, RV’s, camping, outdoor travel and special features such as a stage show featuring Wes Harrison “Mr. Sound Effects,” square dancing, fishing and hunting seminars, and much more. Cost of the trip is $35, including bus trip and admission ticket. The cost for children 12 and under is $25. Deadline for registration is Jan. 17. For more details and registration, call 937-5119 or abtain information at the Jeffersonton Community Center. Nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award for area residents are being accepted until Feb. 5. Mail your recommendations to Amissville Ruritan Club, care of Charles R. Mills, 4087 Waterford Road, Viewtown, Va. 22746., For the community’s information, past Citizens of the Year awards were received by MaybeUe Stuart, Cathy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Graham Hackley, J.B. Carter and Stan Settle. FCE Homemakers Meeting will be held in Amissville Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8. Helen Smith will be speaking on 5 — A — DAY Healthy Eating. Winner of Christmas drawing at Hackley’s Store: First prize, George Pullen gift basket full of goodies; second prize; Charles Stringfellow, one quart of oysters; third prize, Tom Voorhies, Hackley’s T-Shirt and fourth prize,. Winchell Chung^SlO gift certificate. Congratulations to Wesley Mills for completing his master’s degree in software systems engineering from George Mason University. Holiday guests of Dick and Ginny Pierson were John and Sandy McCann. Shannon, Sean and Kelly from Cazenovia N.Y., Jeannine and Donnie Hagamon, Justin and baby Ryan from Sutton W. Va., Dwayne and Lisa Pierson and baby Rocky from Orange and Jqhn Shanahan from Washington. Phoebe arid Bruce couldn’t make it for Christmas but were home for Thanksgiving. Have a safe and healthy New Year, Call me with your area news. Orange Cpgunty. Middleburg Hunts' and Piedmont Fox HounjJs^pjs^f.*”3 *5fm, %unt ^ountrp Maps available at the following locations or mail to: Fauquier Times-Dcmocrat Clarke Cqurier Loudoun Times-Mirror Rappahannock News NAME_ ADDRESS. CITY_---—STATE_ ZIP_ Mailing Information (if different from above): NAME___' ADDRESS_ I CITY-_-I_ STATE_ZIP_ NUMBER OF COPIES - -- Virginia residents add 4'/2% sales tax Shipping & handling charges add $4.50 per order TOTAL I L Make check or money order payable to ARCOM Mail to: FAUQUIER TIMES DEMOCRAT, 39 Culpeper St. Warrenton, VA 22186 Upcoming Events Story Hour To Begin The Rappahannock County Library story hour for pre-school children, ages 2 to 5, will start at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9 and continue on Tuesdays through May. The programs of songs, finger plays, and a story will last about thirty minutes. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult. No pre-registration is necessary. - First Aid\ CPR Classes To Be Held The American Red Cross, Culpeper Chapter will be offering an Adult CPR and Standard First Aid Class on Saturday, Jan. 13. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Adult CPR then 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Standard First Aid. The cost will be $25 for one course and $35 if both are taken. Call 825-8611 before Jan. 12 to register. Democratic Committee To Meet There will be a regular meeting of the Rappahannock County Democratic Committee at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8 at the Courthouse in Washington. The public is invited. For information call 987-8410. Support Groups To Hold Elections The Blue Ridge Head Injury Support Group will meet and have their election from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Trinity Church Episcopal Parish Hall. Please attend if possible. For further information, . directions, transportation or support call Pat Salmon at 675-3137. Health Care in Recovery Health Care iivRecovery 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. Yoga Group 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. Loan Closet Meeting Scheduled 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. J Services Board To Meet The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at the Holiday Inn in Culpeper. Individuals with disabilities who require special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting should contact Paula Benenson at 8253100 or 825-7391 (TDD). Adult Education Classes Set Free adult education classes meet from 7-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evertings 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. 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 To Be Meld 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. 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. Community Blood Drive Set The American Red Cross, Culpeper Chapter will be holding a blood t0 5:30 R-m- on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the Culpeper Baptist Church. If you are 17 years of age and weigh at least 100 pounds R^rSr,U25.8“"ng' ,0" haV‘ “y <|UB,iom- Ca" ““ Wic“ Lord Fairfax Offering Classes Lord Fairfax Community College will be offering an “Introduction to Business class (course # BUS100) at Rappahannock County High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Jan.10. Tuition for the class is $139 95 with an extra charge for textbooks. For more information, please contact Dr Ron Ludwick at Lord Fairfax Community College at (540) 869rl 120 or Jeame Dwyer at 987-8773. v ’ u,iU

Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield has reopened its Coinsurance Refund Program. If you did not previously apply ' for a Coinsurance Refund COMPLETE THIS FORM, CUT IT OUT AND RETURN TO US. Return Form Tb This Address Name Address / ' Signature Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield And Its Affiliated HMOs Coinsurance Refund Program Claim Form You must complete Sections I and II. Please type or print legibly in ink. If you have any questions, please, call 1-800-313-6224 between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. TO: Claims Administrator - Coinsurance Refund Program /Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield PO. Box 85500 Richmond, VA 23286-9171 i . \ . ■ . * ** TRIGON Tricon BlueCross Blue Shield Trigon Blur Cross Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Viiginia An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association I. Policyholder Information Name ot Policyholder Last First M.l. Policyholder Identification Number (Usually Policyholder's Social Security Number) Current Address Street, Apartment, etc. City State ZIP Code Telephone II. Certification I understand that this claim must ment by Trigon. be signecf and postmarked by midnight, May 1,1996, to be eligible for reimburse Signature Date Identification Number (Usually Social Security Number) Telephone Number Deadline for filing for a Coinsurance Refund has been extended to May 1,1996. If you were a customer of Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield or one of its HMO affiliates between 1984 and 1993, and paid coinsurance on covered facility services, you may be due a refund. Ib find out if you are, simply fill out the coinsurance refund claim form above, and return it to us at the address indicated at the top of this form. To process your claim for a refund, we only require the basic information listed above. Facilities covered by this refund program include hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, psychiatric/substarice or alcohol abuse centers, ambulatory surgery facilities, or other facilities designated by Trigon. The program does not include doctors’ or dentists’ charges. NOTE: This program does not apply to services covered under Medicare Supplemental products or the Federal Employee Program (FEP). Only one form per policyholder ID. * V TRIGON Trigon BlueCross BlueShield Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia • An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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Box 359 Leesburg, VA. 22075 1.. 3. _ 5. _ 7. 9 _ 11. _ 13.. 15.. 17.. 19 2. _ 4. _ 6 _ 8 _ 10.. 12.. . 14.. .16.. .18.. 20. 21. __•__ 23. ■ _; 25.__ V. 27._•_ 29.___ Which Paper(s): Category *:_1 Name:__ Address: ___ City:_ ADDITIONAL WORDS _22._ Phone: ( ). .24.. .26.. 28. .30.. State: Zip:. 3 Announcements 1 Soma of our ads will contain tbs NSW 840 Area Code 4 Building Materials St Ml buildings, soma blemished panels, 1-. 40’x30’x12‘ was $6,160 will seUf tor $2,760. Also 1- 50’x’40’ - $4,421. Open ends guaranteed complete parts. 1-800292-0111. B . Business Attn: Experienced Truck Drivers lo Ownll $0 Down/78 cents All Miles. Ownership possible in 18 months. Average 10,000+ miles/ month. Company Drivers: Newer equipment. Competitive Pay/ Benefits. Call: New Apple Lines 1-800-8438308 or 1-800-843-3384 Madison, SD. Monday - Friday, 8-5pm Central. Call!!! B« Your Own Boss. Possible $2500 part-time, $8000 full-time monthly, processing insurance daimes Tor healthcare providers. Investment required. Software purchase plus computer. Financing available. 1-800722-SAMS. Become a Medical Transcriptionist. Opportunity to work at home or in office typing for doctors. Home Study. Free Literature. P.C.D.I., Atlanta, Georgia. 800-362-7070, Dept YYH738. Excellent Profits: tog home wholesalers. Join proven lyr Log Manufacturer 16 Calendared tog styles, starting $8,800. Exdusive territory. Mr. Buck 1-800-321-5647, Calendared Log Homes. National Grocery Coupoun Books. Low as $1.50 each, in quantity. Free into. 1-600-6418849. Firewood- Mixed hardwood $80 per cord. Delivery available. 540675-1970V FIREWOOD 100% SPLIT seasoned oak, $115 a cord. Call 540-635-2707 40 livestock 20 Purebred Black Angus bulls, cants prices are lew and so we bun prices. Pick yours now and save. Prices lower than ever. Ray T. Cannon, 540-937-4900 Lost: 1 large neutered' yellow tiger male cat. In vicinity of Belle Meade. Reward. 540-987-8741. 42 lUsc. for Sale/ Rent Discover Secret* of the Happy Few and attract money like a magnet Free Information. Successful Living U.S A #134-4001 Kennett Pike, Greensville, De lew are 19607. (604)871-3363. Recording. _ For Sale: RCA 18‘ Mini Satellite Dish. Like New $475. Call (540) 7784370. Pool tables* Year end clearance models. All types and sizes. Slate. Factory direct. $995. Delivery and set-up available. Great financing. 1800-838-3471 Romantic Candlelit* weddings. Smoky Mountains. Ordained Ministers. Elegant Chapel. Photographs . Florals. Videos. Receptions. Honeymoon Cabins on beautiful Mountain Lake, Secluded, Fully Equipped, Kitchens, Woodbuming Fireplaces, Jacuzzis. Ask about our special packages. No waiting, no blood test. Gatlinburg, Tennessee: 1-800-9337484 or 1-800-Wed-Ring. Wolff Tanning Beds Tan At Home Buy Direct and Save! Commercial/ Home units from $199.00 Low Monthly Payments Free Color Catalog Call Today 1-800-842-1305. Lost at 41 Pound Rappahannock Animal Shelter P.O. Box 428 Washington, Virginia 22747 703-937-3283 Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.IO.-3.-00 p.m. Saturday 10.-CO a.m. -3.00 p.m. Lost Animals * J.R., 3-1/2 year old neutered male Jack Russell, white with brown on face, red collar, lost on Rl 730 and 688, Hume * Brace, 6-8 month old female Beagle, black, grey and brown, orange collar, lost on Rt. 616, Castleton. * Sisu, 2-1/2 year old neutered male, chocolate Lab, blue collar, lost on Rt. 660, Chester Cap. J * Honey , 3 year old female yellow lab pink collar, lost on Rl 660, Chester Gap. Shelter Located U.S. ill onto 639 _AmittrilU, Virginia_ 43 Mac. Wanted Got a campground membership or timeshare? Well take it America's most successful resort resale clearinghouse. Call resort sales information ton free hotline 1800-423-5967. Reward. Boy Scout Patches may be worth thousands. Cash paid for order of the Arrow Patches. Pre 1968. Most have ■WWW. Call John Williams 817-772-0856. WANTED Horses, Ponies Cattle & Trailers All types. Cosh terms. Will pick-up ot form. (410) 987-5642 We pay cash for Deed of Trusts or mortgage notes secured by real, estate. Why wait on payments when you can have cash? Call Cambridge Investment Today! 540662-2300. 47 Personals Adoption. Lot's Help - Each Other I Childless couple wishes to adopt infant. Considering adoption? Please call Kim and Jim at home in Virginia, 1-800-724-8638. We can help! s Adoption: 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 703-971-3725 or 800797-0603. Legal/ confidential. Obsdienca/Show Handling Classes sponsored by Warrenton Kennel Club. Classes will be held indoors at the National Guard Armory in Warrenton, beginning Tuesday, January. J9, at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. For .information and registration call 540439-1351 or 540-7884820. 52 Service* Business Mortgage Annuity, lottery mortgage, annuity,, lottery. Get cash now. Colonial Financial, the nationwide leader since 1984. 1-800-969-1200. Extension SO. EARLY'S CARPET, INC. RL211,1 mile west of Post Office Amissvllle, VA. 540-937-5500 or 1-800-070-9098 55 Service* Misc Debt Consolidation! Cut monthly payments to 50%. Reduce or eliminate interest. 24 hour epproval. Non-profit, licensed & bonded. 1-800226-0190 ext 504. 60 Rentals Apartments 1 Bedroom Apartment In Flint Hid $325/ month. Washer and dryer on premises. 1 month security deposit, references, 1 year lease, no pets, available immediately or February 1st. 540-6354392 or 540-675-3317. Large furnished .apartment with all amenities on small horse farm near Flint Hid, Va. $600 plus utilities. Call 540-6358668. 63 Rentals House For Rent* 2 bedrooms Gid Brown Hollow. $475. References required. 540-987-8150. 64 Rentals Office Office Space/ Washington, VA. 2 rooms, 180 sq.ft each, private entrance, rent 1 or both, $125/ month per room induding utilities. Available now. 540-675-3317. 67 Rentals Vacation Tim* shar* units and campground memberships. Distress sales • cheap I Worldwide selections. Call Vacation Network U.S. and Canada 1800-543-6173. Free Rental information 305563-5586. 71 Real Eatate For Sale Government Foreclosed Homes tor pennies on $1. Delinquent Tax, Repo's. FDIC, RTC, IRS. Your area. Toll free 1800-898-9778 ext. II5139 for current listings. Fee. Wa Buy Mortgages, Trust Deeds, Annuities, Lotteries. Did you sell your property? Receiving payments? Why wait! Get Cash now. Nationwide. Great Prices. Call 1-800-659-2274. exL 36. NEW LISTING!! I Estate Quality . Parcel58+ acre•. open, wooded, rood frontage, mtn. views, mostly fenced, stream, 6 stall center aisle stable, and a res tor able cottage. $250,000 Cil Lima Dymr or Agnam Shaitan 540-948-5050 72 Real Estate/ Owner Hampshire County: WV - 42 acres, mountain homesite with Swiss like views. Babbling Brook with Natural Pondsite, field and torest, very private. (29.900, Owner. 304-788-0613. 304-7884014. 73 Real Estate Lota/Acreage 3 Slat* Views. 111 acres/spring $84,777. Woods, fields, views & pond site. Super hunting. 4 miles- Potomac River. Gravel road, utilities, perc, survey. Driveway in. Special holiday financing thru 12/25. Call owner 540-662-9216. After X-maa sale save 44% 2.26 AC $9,990. Minutes to Chesapeake Bay. Beautiful wooded waterfront community with deeded access to boat dock A pier. Hurry, wont last. Good thru 1/14/96. Call today 800775-4563, ext 6755, Beaufort, 3.C. incomparable beauty, history and average temperature of 56 to 75. Spectacular island homesites from $29,900. On our intercoastal waterway .overlooking Atlantic , yet minutes from downtown. All amenities. 1-800-4176770. Seamont Realty. Footsteps to Riverl 5 Ac- $15,900. Off-season price on beautiful blend of hardwoods and meadows with picture perfect homesite. Walk to pristine river with schools of trout and bass. On new road- reedy to build your dream home. 1-1/2 hra west of DC Beltway. Must see- bring your fly rod I New, reduced finance rates! Call now 304-4925429. South Carolina Lakeview Bargain! $19,900. Free Boat Slipl Beautifully wooded lot with free private boat slip in spec-' tacular waterfront community abutting golf course. Paved roads, wa-. ter sewer, morel Excellent financing. Waterfront also available. Call now. 800-704-3154. Timberlake Estates. 85 Truck*/Van* ' Rang* Rovar 1992, Country Edition. Blue, 66K miles, records available. $29,999/ or best offer. Call 202-363-5656. 88 Parts ft Accessories SONNY'S AUTO PARTS Used parts lor cars and trucks Some new parts Motors, tanaaiaSena and park totaled (If purchased hare). Over 2,000 cars and trucks at ai limes. W* Buy and So* running cars and truck*. Open 7days. Uon-Smie Sunday 9-5 Located Rt 229, 1 mate pa* Culpeper 1001 School BS-fffl 91 Help Wanted $35,000/year income po- ■ tential. Reading books. Toll free 1 800^896-9778 Ext. R-5139 for details. Fee. AAA Opportunity OTR drivers. A career company. A 1 equipment. A pface to call home must be at least 25 with good MVR. Call Mike Sides Challenger Motor Freight 1-800-756-3054 8a.m.5p.m.__ Assemble arts, crafts, and toys in your spare .time. Also serving typing and computer work. Great pay. No fee cal 1800-632-8007. CABINETMAKER Full time. Experience required. Laminate and wood. Manassas area. 690-7947 Drivers -OTR...81,000 Sign-on bonus, new conventional equipment, great benefits, lease program. Earn up to 20 cents per mile. Students welcomel Cal-Ark International. 800-050-TEAM, 800-889-1030. Home typists needed. Also PC/Word processor users. $40,00OYear income potential. To* free 1-800-898-9778 Ext T5139 for details.' r 91 Help Wanted Drivers experienced or inexperienced - North American Van Lines currently has owner operator openings (single-op A double-op) in relocation services, high value products & blanket wrap divisions. Tuition-free training I Tractor purchase programs, no trailer maintenance expenses, pay for performance plans and much morel 1800-348-2147 Dept A38. Drivers: $36,000 ♦ yearly, up to $.36/nji„ be home every 9-12 days, free medical, dental, retirement, $1000 tarp, $500 safety bonus. Assigned tractors. Homady Truck Line 1-800-3437988. KENNEL HELP t LIGHT FARM WORK House -t- wages. 540-4394683 Presently In search of experienced Pitney Bowes Technician. 12 hour shift, 8-8. If interested contact Steve Brown 540-547-1700. or send resume to /CCA, 13105 Freedom Way. Boston, Va. 22710. HOME MANAGER (FT) Private housekeeper needed for residence in Rappahannock County. Prior experience required. Excellent pay and benefits. Mease call 675-3838 HOUSEKEEPER FT Small, luxury hotel needs capable housekeepers. 4 Prior experience helpfulEvenings and weekends required. Top pay and benefits. Call Robyn Cubbage at - 1-800-272-4466 JUST THE FAX MA'AM. 689-1278 We will accept Classified ads by FAX 24 hours a day. Be sure to include: • Full name for billing ^ • Address and corresponding phone number for hilling • Person to contact for verification m • Phone number where you can be reached weekdays, 8am - 5pm, if different from above. All orders received via FAX will be verified with you prior to publication and arp subject to approval regarding credit and/or the content of the ad. Tim#* Community Newipapara r»Mrv*« tha nghl lo •<**• rapct. cancal or corracfly daaaily ary ad. L6Ltt&mv saamsno m Niaam • nas • Ana ^ ,

Geralyn Welch Geralyn Kelly Welch, 33, died on Dec. 24, at her home in Sterling. She was bom on Jan. 5, 1962f in Bellmore, New York. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Welch is survived by her husband, Billy B. Welch, II of Sterling and three children, Brittany, Bridget and Tara Welch, alt of Sterling. Also surviving are her mother, Patricia C. Kelly, of Tappahannock and one sister, Mary Ann Taylor of The Woodlands, Texas. Funeral services were held on Wedneady, Dec. 27 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Ashbum. Interment was at Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Herndon. Arrangements were handled by Green Funeral Home, Inc. in Herndon. Annie Bywaters Annie Laurie Bywaters, 88, of the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community, Culpeper, died on Monday, Dec. 25 at the home. She was'bom at Olive in Culpeper County on May 25,1907. Prior to her retirement, she assisted her brother, the late William F. Bywaters for many years in the operation of the family farm in Culpeper County. She was a member of Amissville Baptist Church. Her parents were the late Hugh Lillard and Neva Wade Doyle Bywaters. Survivors include one brother, Hugh D. Bywaters of Culpeper and a niece, Carolyn Bywaters Knakal of Mechanicsville. Also surviving are two nephews, Roland P. Clement Jr. of Crozier and William M. Clement of Warsaw. Graveside “services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Amissville Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Everett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amissville Volunteer Fire Department or the Amissville Baptist Church. Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Catherine Nichols Catherine Pearl Jenkins Nichols, 63, of Boston, died on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at her residence. She was bom May 10, 1932,> in Rappahannock County to the late Henry Jenkins and Gladys Pearl Nichol Jenkins. Mrs. Nichols attended Nethers Mill Lighthouse Tabernacle. She worked at Aileen and Keller and was a caretaker of the elderly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Steve Nichols, Sr. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Pearl Nichols Jenkins of Etlan, and the mother of two sons, James Oakley Jenkins and Willie Steve Nichols, Jr. and his wife Katherine, all of Boston. Also surviving are three daughters, Juanita Rebecca Ryder and her husband, James; Betty Taylor Wolfrey and her husband, Albert, all of Culpeper and Tisha Gladys Mae Richards and her husband, James of Syria. She is also survived by three sisters, Arlene May Myers of Warrenton, Marie Alice Dodson of Madison and Lorene Dodson of Sperryville; three brothers, Roy Lee Jenkins of New York, James Arnold Jenkins and Earl Richard Jenkins, both of Etlan. Additional survivors include nine Free-Flowering Trees Available 4* Ten free flowering trees will be given to each person who jpins The National Arbor Day Foundation during January 1996. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The ten trees are two White FloweringJDogwoods, two Flowering Crabapples, two Golden Raintrees, two Washington Hawthorns, and two American Redbuds. The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Feb. 1 and May 31 with enclosed planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to * grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, “Arbor Day,” and The Tree Book with information about tree planting a|id care. To become a member of the Foundation and to receive the free trees, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Flowering Trees, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, Neb. 68410, by Jan. 31. 1996. V 1 grandchildren; a step grandson, two great-grandchildren, and ma. y nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held on Friday, Dec. 29 at Found and Sons Chapel with the Rev. John Burke and Rev. Charles Clinedinst officiating. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donny Dodson, Mike North, Henry “Donny” Jenkins, Richard Jenkins, Chris Myers, James Lester Jenkins, Danny Houston and James Henry Jenkins. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hospice of the Rapidan, P.O, Box 715, Culpeper, Va. 22701. Found and Sons was in charge of the arrangements. John Jenkins Jr. John Lloyd Jenkins, Jr., 62, of Spperryville, died Saturday, Dec. 30 at Fauquier Hospital. Born July 2, 1933, in Rappahannock County he was the son of the late John Lloyd Jenkins Sr. He was the husband of the late Josephine Mae Atkins Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a retired farmer. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Jenkins of Sperryville; three sons, John L. Jenkins III, Roger L. Jenkins, both of Sperryville and Kenneth B. Jenkins of Fairfax and two daughters, Patricia Ross of Culpeper and Joyce Lillard of Sperryville. Also surviving are four sisters, Margaret Bright of Sperryville, Rachael Jenkins of Culpeper, Shirley Hitt of Castleton and Nancy Jenkins of Richmond; three brothers, Eddie Jenkins and Bobby Jenkins both of Sperryville and Charles Jenkins of Washington and his mother-in-law, Elsie Clarke Atkins of Sperryville. v He is also survived by four grand-, children, Richie Lillard, Shelry Lillard, David Ross Jr. and Brandon Ross. He was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Lee Jenkins. Graveside services were held on Monday, Jan.l in the Sperryville Cemetery with the Rev. Merlin Shorb officiating. Pallbearers were Randolph Clater, Charles Estes, Mike Brown, Grey Wayland, Jimmy Dodson and Richie Lillard. Clore Funeral Home in Culpeper was in charge of the arrangements. Mary Jasper Mary Alice Jasper, 46, of Culpeper, died on Thursday, Dec. 28 at her residence. She was born Aug. 1, 1949, in Rappahannock County to the late William Franklin Woodard, Sr. and Mattie Lee Woodard. Survivors include her mother, Mattie Lee Woodard and her husband, Irvin Jasper. Also surviving are two brothers, William F. Woodard, Jr. of Warrenton and Luther J. Woodard of Washington, D.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, George T. Woodard. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the Washington Masonic Cemetery. Found and Sons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Robert Kennedy Robert Lee Kennedy, 67, of Culpeper died on Friday, Dec. 29 at the Culpeper Health Care Center. He was born in Rappahannock County on Feb. 20, 1928, to the late George Dewey and Ressie Mae Jenkins Kennedy. He was retired from Virginia - Department of Transportation. He is survived by three nephews; Frank Alan Kennedy, Danny Grimsley and David Taupe. all who were raised by Mr. KennRIy. Also surviving is one brother, John R. Kennedy of Catlett and four sisters, Mary Smoot of Culpeper, Ann Petty of Culpeper, Ruth Hawkins of Centreville and Ethel Hawkins of Manassas. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at the Culpeper National Cemetery with full military honors and pallbearers. The Rev. Floyd T. Birins officated, Clore Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. si The Final Tribute CLORE FUNERAL HOME "The Home of Thoughtful Service" 825-2361 •1-800-924-1266 CEMETERY MEMORIALS Geest Funeral' Home, Inc. 405 Sperryville Pike Culpeper, Virginia 540-825-0395 LA. Wayne English & John Noon Western, Funeral Directors £ Christopher C. Geest, Consultant m 540-675-3338 Only $3.95 per week for a 1 inch space ANTIQUES 1111*' 1! K ^ S I . CLOSEDJANUARY & FEBRUARY Except by Appointment Amissville, Va. 540-937-5786 BUILDING SUPPLIES CHERR.Y STREET BUILDING SUPPLY CORP. See Us For All Your Building Supply Needs 540/825-0937 1418 Orange Rd. , Culpefx»r Brandy Station r Rt. 762 825-9690 M-F 7;30-6:00 Sat. 7:30-4:00 Closed Sunday CLEANING MAID SERVICE ResidentialCommercial Reasonable Prices Free Estimates 540-937-4247 or 540-937-5576 CONSTRUCTION TG. TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Custom Homebuilder Class A License 540-987-8043 KREYLING CONSTRUCTION Tqp Quality Custom njx. Homes Sf*qQ975, 540-98^314$ BILL CATO & CO. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION • Carpentry • Timber Framing • Cabinetmaking 540-937-3039 VA Class A BuMing, Plumbing. Electrical EARLY'S CARPET, INC. The one-Stop Shop for Complete Home Decorating Service (540) 937-5500 or 1 -800-870-9098 WE SPECIALIZE IN: *1. Floor Cwenngs -Carpet - Vinyls - Tile • Hardwood 2. Window Treatments ■ Drapes - Valance* - Louvers - Binds (Made n our Wortuoom) 3. Slpcovers and Re-Upholstery 4. Area Rugs - Remnants 5. Orientals _ Hwy. 211 Amlssvllle, VA, on* mil* from Rod Office J Residential Commercial Free Estimates & Delivery-Shop At Home Service W.N. Mayberry DDS Family Dentist Washington Office 540/675-3530 Thursday.i & Saturdays by Appointment LICENSED INSURED EXCAVATING Amissvillc. Va. 800-379-9567 (540)937-3619 Ponds Stone Riding Rings Clearing Roads/Drives Grading Site Work Hauling FENCING FENCING High Tensile, Barb Wire, American Wire, Chain Link, Board and Electric Split Rail Curtis Crawford Home: 540-675-3943 Pager: 540-399-2688 Flint Hill, VA PAINTING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL POLLEN'S Pumps & Watertieaters In-Stock Installation ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING Class A Certified New & Old Work Free Estimates on New Work 540-675-3249 PUMP INSTALLATION EXPERT PUMP INSTALLATION ANE REPAIR SERVICE Available at RAPPAHANNOCKFARMERS CO-OP SperryviUe, VA 987-8555 A Very Happy and Prosperous 1966 STORAGE SPERRYVILL& STORAGE CO. Safe Handy Storage Residential Commercial Reasonable Rates 540/987-8507 SPERRTVIlXB. VA TV SALES & REPAIR GREYSTONE TV & APPLIANCE Sales & Service QE & RCAVideo Products Channel Master Antennas, Gl & RCA Satellite Systems, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool & Roper Appliances 312 North Main Street Madison 540-948-2200 WOODSTOVES The following real estate transactions were recorded during the past week at the Rappahannock County Clerk’s Office. Israel S. Weissbrodt to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, Deed of Gift and Easement, 65 acres, Stonewall District. Richard McNear to Virginia Outdoors Foundation, tract one and tract two totaling 60 acres, Hampton District. Deed of Gift. Edward Irving Barton and wife to Barton Family Limited Partners, 5.0.09 acres and 6.7522 acres, Town of Washington. Janis L‘. Cromer and others to Brian E. Foss and others, Greenwich Gardens, lot 15, Jackson District. $165,000. Eugene Marshall Dodson to Sherlean D. Wayland, 4.4710-A, Jackson District. Deed of Gift. Louise R. O’Bannon to O’Bannon Properties'L.L.C. 146.592 acres and 176.286 acres, Stonewall District. Emory S. Conners and wife to Lawrence Sanford Conners, 3 tracts, RECYCLE \ Town of Woodville, Stonewal£ District. Deed of Gift. James W. Fletcher, III and wife to Mildred F. Slater, Trustee, 11.5* percent undivided interest in 46.33? acres, Stonewall/Hawthome District? Deed of Gift. Sperryville Realty SPERRYV1LLE EMPORIUM James W. Leake, Broker # 540-987-8088 /office SPERRYVILLE - 4 bedroom, 3 bath brick Rambler, living room with fireplace, central heat and air, carport, deck, 2 acres with mountain view, $119,000. BRICK RAMBLER with full finished basement, 3 baths, 3 bedrooms, kitchen and dining area with fireplace, deck, attached garage and workshop on 4.3 acres with stream and board fencing. $200,000. Acreage Listings Needed: Parcels of all sizes. Thinking of selling, call us todayll James W. Leake 987-8236 Bud Corder John Eubank 675-3291 987-8146 Fogg Mountain: Only 2! 75 lovely hardwood acres with super views of Blue Ridge Mts. Private road, underground utilities; under scenic easement. $3,000-$3,500 per acre. You asked for m 30 acres on a knoll, facing Blue Ridge range, 6 acre-home site, excellent location, asking $5,500 per acre. 14 rolling acres on Castleton View Rd., stream, small barn, mountain views. Well and septic. $73,000. Flint Hill: The Old Historic Post Office. Large lot with large trees, old Hotel foundation. Many possibilities. $93,000. EILEEN M. DAY, REALTORS The Clapton House Box 126 Washington, Virginia 22747 675-3033 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK! OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ON StlNDAYSIl • The Country Property People Cindy Robinson 540-675-3567 Eileen Day 540-987-8121 Russell Lee 540-636-3783 Kevin Day 540-937-3185 WMM Regency aj_ ANNEFURTICK HOME: 540-937-3029 OFFICE: 540-341-1080 1-800-341-1080 FOX CREEK: Back on market at a great price - 3 bedroom Hearthstone log home, 3 porches/deck, ©Id Rag and Blue Ridge views on 5 acres for $169,000 or 11.9 acres wjth pond for $190,000 or call for special price on 19 acres. LAND - Large or small parcels to invest in, to build now or retire on such as 10-25 ACRES with seller financing; 102ACRE ESTATE sale; 43-ACRE lake front; 59+ acres of privacy and stream with magnficent trees; even two 5-acre parcels! Whatever the need, we'll make it work! Call Anne NOW! HOUSE & FARM . AMISSVILLE - Rt. 643. Old farmhouse with numerous outbuildings. Springy stream, hardsurfaced road frontage. Great fixer-upper priced way below assessment. $90,000. Adjoining 147.75 acres. Old tenant house, rolling farmland with barn. Mostly open pasture and hay land, approx. 21 acres of woods. Barn, spring, stream, beautiful vistas. Priced way under assessment. Very competitive at $2,632 per acre. Call Sam Snead GRI CRS (540) 635-9808 or 1-800-292-3548 in Va. (540) 987-9336 eve. 437-A South Royal Avenue, Front Royal, Virginia 22630